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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
TO INCREASE DEwEY,s FLEET.
Oregon, Massachusetts and Newark

Are Likely to he Sent.
On account of their protracted stay in
equatorial waters, some of the ships of
Admiral Dewey's command need over
hauling, and before long they must be
cleaned and otherwise put in order. The
Navy Department is considering the
question of withdrawing some of Dewey's
vessels to Mare Island and Port Orchard
for dry docking and assigning other YES
sells to take their places The probabili-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

Consul WilGman at Hong Kong has
sent dispatch to the State Department
that Aguinalda is treating all prisoners.
including monks, humanely. ana brand
ing as false all contrary statements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Hnwaiians Given a CHANCE.

Hawaii is TO have the honor of furnish
ing some of the garrison Of United States
troops for those islands. Maj. Gen. Mer-
riam received word from Washington au-
thorizing him to muster in battalion of
infantry in Hawaii anu TO nominate Off
GERS for the same.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
.LeER MAY GO TO PORTO RICO.
war Secretary Pianuing Two Weeks
Trim tn fhl. Eair Island.

Secretary Alger is contemplating two
weeks, trip to Porto Rico for the purpose
Of gratifying his desire to see that beau
t;ful country soon TO be a part of the
United States. lie thinks that the war
will be over soon. and that when hostili-
ties cease and the terms of peace are being
arranged he will be able TO get away.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Good Reasons for Absence,

Private Cornell of the First Alab ma
volunteers was recently tried by court
martial for overstaying leave of absence.
1t developed during the proceedings that
the young man, within the period Of TWEEN
tyfour hours, had collected S1T70 from
debtors, got married and joined the
church. Cornell was eXcused.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
isHAFTER FREED FROM BLAME.
{AIger's Statement Defends His Con-

nection with Transport Concho.
Gen. Shafter is released from all blame
in sending convalescent soldiers from
Santiago in the filthy transport Concho.
In statement signed by Secretary Alger
it is said that the commander of the Con
( cho did not report to Shafter that he need
ed water. The transports were given no
/, shelter from the storms while at anchor
+! off the Cuban coast, and this accounts in
a measure for their bad condition. Sec
retary Alger's statement is based on the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
FEVER DEATHS FORTY A DAY.
Frightful Sanitary Condition of the
City of Santiago.

The reports regarding the healthfulness
of Santiago are not horne out by facts;
There is little yellow fever among the
residents, they being Icclimated. but 9TH
er diseases are causing a high death rate
The sanitary Inspector has made q report
to Gov. Wood, which says that dysentery
and malarial fever are epidemic in the
city. The deaths from these causes aver
age forty a day. Under Spanish rule no
attention whatever was paid to SANTA
tion
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
TROOPS In DANGER
Total ObIiteratiOn OF Skaters
Men Threatened.
WHOLE ARMY IS SICK.
Not Perfectly Well Man Among Ameri-
can Troops at Santiago.

War Department Finally Awakens to
Necessity of Action Suffering Sol
diers to BE Sent North as Rapidly as
Possible-Are to BE Transported to
Montauk Point. L. T. Sensational
Petition Signed by All the Leading
Officers at Santiago.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

The new torpedo boat destroyer Farra-
gut, built according to designs of end by
the Union Iron Works of San Francisco.
promises to be the fastest craft ever con-
structed in America or plying American
waters. and will eclipse any naval vessel
in the world.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Miles to BE Re-enforcnd.

An order was issued from the War De-
partment Sunday for the dispatch of an
entire army division to re-enforce Gen.
Miles in Porto Rico This win be known
as the provisional division, and will be
commanded by Major Gen. Wade.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
BECAUSE HE DIDN'T FIGHT.
Spnnish Commander at Ponce Has
Reen Court-Martia1ed.

Gen. Nacias has telcgraphed from San
Juan. Porto Rico. 20 Gen. Correa, minis
ter of war at Madrid, that Col. San Mar
tin. who commanded the Spanish troops
at Ponce, has been court-martialed fol-
evacuating the place without fight. The
penalty imposed npon him is not announc-
ed. but one report says that he has been
dismissed from the army, while another
saws he has been shot. 1t is also said
that Col. PUG, who was second in com
mand at Ponce, committed suicide upon
hearing of the sentence imposed upon his
superior.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

The Spanish troops at Caimanera sur
rendered to Col. Ewers. Caimanera was
found to be strongly defended, and rifle
pits and carthworks completely surround
the village.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Military Opinion.

Judge advocate General Lieber 'nder-
| cd decision at Washington in VIII. d he
holds that volunteer officers commissioned
by Governors of States vaeatc their com
missions in the State organizations upon
being mustered into the United States
army
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Saturday.
Sunday.

The ting Hudson captured Spanish
sloop and sank another off Cardenas
The rough riders, the First regular cav
airy and Cummings battery sniled from
Santiago for Montauk Point
General forward movement Of the
american army begun from Ponce, Porto
Rico the objective point being San Juan.
Secretary AIgcr decided to have the
bodies Of the soldiers who we,e killed or
who died Of disease at Santiago brought
to the United States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
win Ala Wounded soldiers.

After having been sold in New York
for a large sum and in Boston for still
greater amount, the first bale of cotton
of this years crop is to be sent to CHI
cago to help swell the fund IT, the aid
of wounded soldiers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
GOVERNMENT BALANCE S. EET
Report of Receipts and Expenditures
for Month of TuIy,

for Month of July.
The monthly comparative statement Of
the Government receipts and expenditures
shows that during July the receipts
amounted to $43,S47 Jos, a gain as rom-
pared with July, 1897. of 81. .S27 900. The
disbursements aggregated $74. .263,475, an
increase of little more than $24, 1G0,'y00
The receipts during the month from the
several sources of revenue are given as
follows: Customs, S15, ,lG9, $50. a loss Of
about $1,S00,000; internal revenue. S2j,-
40, I3O, gain Of about Sc. 400 900: nis-
Cellaneous, $2.50G, 730. about the same as
q year ago. The expenditures during July
on account Of the war amounted to about
10000, 900 and to about $50, 100000 since
the war began.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
WATER POIsoNERs EXECUTED.
Treacherous Spanish Syr5 pa thizers
Caught in Gomez's CaaIp.

News has been received in Washington
that four Spariards have been executed in
the camp of Gen. Makimo Gamez, after
q court-martial, for poisoning the water
in several cisterns in the village of La
Reforma, and that several others sup
posed to be in the conspiracy have been
turned over to the Cuban civil authorities
in that part Of the island, to be given a
civil trial. Several families were made
seriously i'll from drinking the water, and
number of deaths are reported. The
men executed were 'presentados," who
had deserted from the Spanish camp and
entered the Cuban lines, ostensibly to join
their ARMY.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
ny he Out.

De Style-Ah, Miss Fit. and have
you given up your Sunday school class?
Miss Flit-Yes, indeed; had to. The
boys got to be such big fellows, and
asked such embarrassing questions.
One of them asked me TO marry him.
New York IT.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Garcia Captures Mayari.

Couriers report that Gen. Garcia has
captured the town of Mayari, near the
north coast, taking 80 prisoners. One
cannon fed into the hands of the Cubans.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
PROMOTIONS FOR BRAVERY.
SchIey, Hobson and Others Will BE
uAinIIxr u men, bnr-cd

President Mckinley has decided to fully
recognize the meritorious and gallant CON
duct displayed in the war by American
officers and men, Trey will be rewarded
by promotions These known to be slated
for advancement are Schley, Sampson,
Hobson. Wainwright, Clark, Evans, Phil
lin and many other brave officers and men.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Dodge Examination,

Gen. Miles accepted the resignation of
officers of the Sixth Massachusetts regi-
ment who threw up their commissions
rather than be arraigned before a board
for Incompetence.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
CAMP ALGER WILL BE MOVED.
First Step Is Taken Toward Changing
the Location,

Orders have been ISSUED for the move
ment of the second division of Camp
Alger to Manassas, Va, twenty five
miles south of the old camp. This makes
the first step toward the abandonment of
Camp Alger, made necessarv by an in
creasing epidemic of typhoid feveI.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

A movement has been started in New
York for organizing national league,
whose object will be the furtherance of
the project for bringing about ali Anglo
American alliance.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
sna;r Denies Statement.

The Spanish Government denies that
II has asked the King of the Belgians
to expel Don Carlos from beigium.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
PUBLIC DEBT DECREASES.
Cash in the Treasury Increases Be-
cause of War Revenue.

Nasn IN the treasury increases Be-
cause of War Revenue.
The monthly statement of the public
debt shows that at the close of business
July 30, 1893, the debt. less cash in the
treasury, amounted to $3,7, ,0S1 ,006, a de-
crease for the month of $49. 9.004. 4S6. In
dependent of the cash, the statement
shows an increase in the debt Of SlS2. l59
The cash in the treasury increased during
the month by over $49,C00,000, principal
iy from receipts on account of the new
war loan. The debt is recapitulatcd as
follows:
Interest-bearing debt. -. $847, ,367, 740
Debt on which interest has
ceased since maturity. 1,260, $50
Debt bearing no interest. 3S4. .29T AL
Total ................S 81 80, ,!l25, ,221
This amount, however, does not include
$3.50 ,497 1888 in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, which are offset by an
equal amount of ca sh in the treasury. The
cash in the treasury is classified as fol-
lows:
Gold .................. 1926. 1876 .393
Silver .................. 514,SI9.9d3
Paper ............ 90,294 ,5l7
Bonds, deposits in national
banks, dsbursing officers
balances, etc. a9,I0I ,OSI
Iotai ................. .SSHO.uOJ,HOo
Against this there are demand liabilities
outstanding amounting to $635, 225, 7IS,
leaving net cash balance of $234, SD,
215.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
Invited.

He (sympatheticallyl-You have a
bad cold
She (huskily)-I have. am so hoarse
that, If you attempted to kiss me,
couldn't even scream.-Boston Tray-
eler.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
EIGHTEEN CUBANs KILLED.
Put to Death Because They Fought
for Spain.

Cuhans Sring reports to Santiago of the
revolving iughter Of eighteen of their
coratrymen who bore arms for Spain.
The guerrillas were captured AZ Gibrara,
and were put to death by machetes for
bearing arms against the patriots.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10

The Germans now want the United
States to win
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-08-10
MEN ON YALE FARE POORLY,
officer of the ship Tells of the Voyage
to Cuba.

cruiser Yale. which recently sailed for
Cuba with q regiment of troops aboard,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
A LADY SERIOUSLY HURT
Farmers Team Runs Down Mrs. A. T..
Townsend on Twentieth Street.

Farmers Team Runs Down Mrs. A. T.
Townsend on Twentieth Street.
Mrs. A f. Townsend was run into
by farmers runaway team on TWEEN
tieth street and Fourth avenue this af-
ternoon and was quite seriously hurt.
She was Knocked against a passing
street ear, her face and body being.se-
verely bruised, and is it feared sustain
ed internal injuries. She was taken
into Hopes tailoring store, where
DR.. +. II. First attended her, after
which she was taken to her home at
1919 Fifth avenue.
Krell & Mathis delivery horse ran
away on Eighteenth street Saturday,
painfully injuring the driver, Fred
Krell, and badly damaging the wagon.
Fred had one of his feet caught in the
singletree and was dragged short
distance. His head was bruised from
contact with the pavement and the
horse kicked him several times in the
leg.
Frank, 15-year-old son of Policeman
and Mrs. William Ryan, of sos Four
teenth street. ran against staple in
a shed yesterday, receiving large
cash in the side. DIR. f. Bradford at
tended him, and he is doing nicely.
II. K. Swanson, manager of the
cigar stand at 300 Fifth avenue, this
morning fell and had deep cash
cut in his wrist. Drs. Hall and My
ers dressed the wound.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Nc CAB e
Millinery Exhibit.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day. Oct. 4. and 6, Paris. London,
Berlin and American Millinery that
crowns them all. The fitting finish
for the most elegant costumes, or the
modest, stylish prettiness that is
strictly proper. Americas largest
exhibits from all the worlds millinery
centers were thoroughly viewed by
our corps of expert trimmers, and
this week we shall display exact cop
les of the foreign, the American. and
our own special designs which will be
seen for the first time. Others will
no doubt desire to copy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03

it's train men 10 per cent, and this
unsolicited. and vet some one says,
Corporations have no souls. And, my
friends, let me say TO You that this
very church here over our heads to-
night. this magnificent structure. was
erected and given to this congregation
without money and without price
by lady of wealth of this city. She
has lifted burden from this people,
given a permanent home to our con-
gregation and laid up treasures for
herself in the world above that will
endure through all time and eternity.
saw, therefore. that we need a few
people just like this to make the world
better, brighter and happier.
but l hear some man say: The
church is my enemy My friend, in
the name of high heaven, let me ask
you what the church of God has ever
done to injure you in any way. Can
you name a single instance? l refer
now to the church in general, and not
to interruptions individuals. No-a
thousand times no-the church is a
friend to all men who are willing to
give it fair, honest and impartial
trial. But the trouble is many men
condemn the church without trial.
without evidence, without experience
and without even the shadow of a
reason"
Mr.. Dixon said the real enemies
were the saloon, the gambling den,
evil associates, etc. God was willing
to help those who were willing to help
themselves. The public libraries and
public institutions furnished album
dant opportunity for man to enlighten
himself. and success awaited all will
ing to strive for it, and the church
gave help and happiness.
Frank w. Cook, of Moline, also
spoke from the standpoint of a
christian toiler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
NOT LOST ART WITH HIM
General Attorney johnson Handles
TroweI at the woodmen Building.

General Attorney johnson Handles a
TroweI at the woodmen Building.
A novel incident occurred at the
new Woodmen building this morning.
Donovan Bros. are finishing up the
plastering, and j. G. johnson, the
orders general attorney, asked per-
mission to put the finishing coat on
part of the office which he is to oc-
cupy, in commemoration of the years
during which he worked at that
trade before being admitted to
the bar. Although he had not
had trowel in hand for
nearly eighteen years he took hold
like a veteran. Mr.. Donavan's me-
chanics were at first inclined to OBJ
ject to Mr.. Johnson working without
card" but after he had paid his
footing" they not only allowed him to
proceed, but pronounced his work
fully up to the modern standard. Mr..
johnson goes to Springfield this even
ing to submit the argument on behalf
of the order in the Fulton removal
cases to the supreme court, which
meets there tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Work on Harper House.

The contract was let to Contractor
Anderson this morning for the con-
struction of the new additions to the
Harper, to accommodate the kitchen
to the hostelry and the Rock Island
sanitarium. A 1-story extension is
to be constructed on the Nineteenth
street side for the latter with dimen-
sions of 81 by 100 feet. The kitchen
addition will be 81 by 80 feet and three
stories high in all. Work was COM
menced on these Improvements this
afternoon. to be completed in so days.
The plans for general remodeling
have been finished in accordance with
the extensive plans heretofore an
nounced, and operations will begin
shortly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Come and See.

These will be busy days on our
busy cloak floor. Careful. thought
full buyers have spared no effort to
place before the ladies of this section
the most correct styles of outer gar
ments ut most moderate prices. Style,
fit, quality and lowness of price you
will find. tremendously combined at
McCabe's as nowhere else. The new
swell Admiral Coats in fine assort-
ment. stylish Getaway Coats, Mill
tary Coats, new Paris box effects, new
shield fronts and other exclusive
ideas will be seen for the first time
and here only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
SEEN TN PORTO RICO,
Observations As to the 9th Regi-
ment in Its Foreign Cam
paign.
HIGH PRAISE FOR OUR BOYS

Admirable Behavior of the Troops Noted
Regular Army-A Former Chicago Al
derman Tells What He Saw During His
Experiences.
Former Aid. Charles II. Rector, of
Chicago, who met the Illinois troops
in Porto Rico both before the close of
the war and after, is loud in his praise
of their magnificent conduct as SOL
diers. Mr.. Rector says to the Times
Herald: Il was more than pleased
after 1 entered the Spanish lines and
came into contact with Spanish Off
GERS and residents of the island to find
that they bore quick testimony to the
rapidity with which our troops
moved and the deadliness of their fire.
knew that our Illinois boys were on
the front line, and from what l heard
from the enemy that they must be
giving good account of themselves.
The 9th Illinois was at Ponce.
'.Col. ID. Jack Foster for time had
his men in u camp two miles west of
Ponce above Yauco. The 9th was in
good health when | saw it, and the
men in excellent spirits. Twas pleas
ed to note how little, if any, dissipa-
tion there was among our men. The
bows of the 9th acted as if they had
been campaigners for years past. Col.
Foster is an extremely energetic man.
quick to see a point and. to take adj
vantage of it. The discipline of his
men seemed to me to be about as near
perfect as could be. The physical
build of the men seemed greater than
that of many other regiments that 1
met, and as for sturdiness one could
not have asked for more solid set of
men. Anxious for a fight? The Hi
nois boys were simply hungry for it.
Would Have Gone Like a whirIwind.
Il think if Col. Foster had been let
alone with his regiment, unrestricted
by orders, that he would have gone
through Porto Rico like whirlwind.
The 9th Illinois is very popular
with the regular army in Porto Rico,
which speaks volumes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Fancy Feathers and Ornaments

Fancy feathers are not passing
fancy this season. Ornaments are
also most satisfactory and will be n
great feature. Fancy birds and
plumes will be very much in evidence.
Good taste reigns supreme. Gorgeous
ideas are tabooed.
In making comparisons, do not
overlook price consideration. Our
extremely modest prices have become
so we'll known that WE need scarcely
refer to so important fact.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
We shall be pleased to welcome you
either dav.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
CIOakS and FurS.
Fall. 1905.

We announce the fall opening of
our Cloak department for Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday of this
week. The results of the last few
months of thought, care and study.
the result of the most earnest search
of the best eastern markets await
your judgment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
That joyful Feeling

With the eXhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal clean
illness, which follows the use of Syrup
of Figs, is unknown to the few who
have not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substi-
tutes sometimes offered but never ac-
cepted by the well informed. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Mothers Attention.

The mothers of the Fourth ward
are requested to meet in room No. l.,
first floor of the Lincoln building,
Tuesday at f. p. m A full atten-
dance is desired as business of impor-
lance viii come before the meeting.
Mrs. ALBERT j. TAYLOR.
President Mothers Club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Swell Suits.

Latest cut Skirts. Jackets, silk
lined new Getaways. etc. etc.
Latest things in Plush Capes in big
assortment.
Fur Collarettes and Small Furs.
great variety and always ut the lowest
prices.
Silk Waists and Silk Underskirts.
New Paris styles on display Tuesday
for the first time in this vicinity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at
the city clerks office, Rock Island,
H., until Monday, October 3, 1898,
at 8 O'Clock p. m, for the improve
ment of the levee at Rock Island.
Plans and specifications on file at
the city clerks office.
Rock Island, H., September "a,
1898.
A. d. HUEsING, City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
ObituarY.

Walter, infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Stewart, 623 Seventh street,
died at > O'Clock this morning. Burial
took place at Chipriannock this af,er-
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03

Truth wears well. People have
learned that DeWitt's Little Early
Risers are reliable little pills for regu-
lating the bowels, curing constipation
and sick headache. They don't grippe.
L. II. Thomas, A. j. Riess and NJ. +.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Dress Skirts.

Several advantageous deals enable
us to show twice the variety we have
ever had before at prices unusually
low. Come to our opening; you are
welcome as guests whether you buy
or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03
Manufacturers. Prices

On seal skins, collarettes. jackets,
and furs at Richter & Sons, furriers,
219 West Second street, Davenport,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-03

Collarettes, jackets and capes, manu-
facturer's prices, at L. Richter & Sons
PIG West Second street, Davenport.