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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
Illinois in had Light.

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Up to date the great state of Illinois
has failed to pay the amount due the
volunteers. Governor Tanner was
very quick to dance, but the admins
tration is slow about paying the fid-
der. The governor likes to ret in the
glare OF the calciums, but the prosaic
matter of settling the bills does not
appeal TO his soul. The governor was
the first to offer troops. and they were
called to Springfield on state author
ity; but Illinois is the last to pay her
honest debt to the boys in blue. All
the other biz commonwealth have
settled with their soldiers weeks ago.
The volunteers were paid at the rate
of 50 per diem from the time they
left for their camps till they were
either formally mustered into the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

Tie wheat harvest has begun in
Kansas. 1t will last about IL DAYS.
"Thousands,' says the Kansas CITY
Star. ''havc come into the state from
.Oklohoma and Texas with teams to
swell the army of laborers from
northern and eastern states, which
the trains nave unloaded during the
last week. Squads start from the
railway stations direct for the coun-
try. Hundreds line the streets while
farmers pass among them negotiating
for their services. Many claim thai
they come on representations that
they would get as high as IS day.
and 81 for man and team. Men
have come from as far as Arizona
expecting biz wages. They are offered
sl.3O Il day and So with team. Farmers
have been victimized by tramp.
boarding a week or two with them and
then disappearing week before har.
vesting began
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

GEN. WHEELER is 62 years of age.
yet few days ago he climbed tree
as nimbly as a boy of II, and seated
on lofty branch calmly surveyed the
defenses OF Santiago through field
glass. Wheeler, the Dubuque Tele-
graph continues. is finding in the
war with Spain the reiuvenant which
Ponce de Leon vainly sought in Flor
ida, and it might be added that
Wheeler doubtless has a much clearer
conscience than he did the last time
he was at the head of an army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

In spite of the.doub;ful and duLi-
Gus attitude of the German kaiser the
Germans of this country see only one
side in this war with Spain. They are
for America aud humanity to man.
In Chicago German regiment is fully
recruited and will 30 to the front on
the next call for troops. 1t is certain
that Uncle sam will have no Drawer or
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
Sale of Real Estate.
9. X. Kenworthy. Solicitor.


BY .yirtue of an order and decree Of
the county court OF Rock Island coun-
". made On the petition OF the I'M
dcrsigncd J. Henry LADDERS. admins ra-
tor OF the estate of Frederick Kramer de-
ceased. for leave to sell the real estate of said
decsa Seo. ut the June term. A. D.. s!l>. of said
court. to-wit: On the l7th day of June. 1895. 1
shall on the 18th day of July next. be-
tween the hours of ~ o CLOCK in the forenoon
ana o clock in the afternoon of said day. sell
AT public sale at the east door of the court
house, in the city OF Rock Island, in said coun-
ty. the real estate described as follows TO.
wit:
Lots number ten O0) and eleven QD in
Ncatherheads addition To the city of Rock
Island. or 50 much of said premises as may be
necessary to satisfy Sa d decree in hock Island
county. on the following terms, .o-wit: For
cash.
Dated this 18th day of June. A. D.. 1895
j. hENRY LIDDERS.
Administrator of the Estate of Frederick kra-
mer, Deceased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

Precious blood is being she'd upon
the altar of liberty in Cuba. mingling
with u soil that is already stained
under the oppression of the tyrant S
heel. But under the banner which
leads this holy crusade, freedom shall
he established and prosper, while
America enlightens the ages by giving
up the sons that Righteousness and
equality shall prevail on the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

CONGRESSMAN CHAMP CLARK. of
Missouri. will make the Fourth of
July Grafton at Springfield. Mass.
The down-eaStern people will not he
disappointed in enjoying 4 treat of
something novel and original.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
Newspaper Backing.
Chicago TimeS-Herald.

Denver was invaded last week bv
an army of delegates to a national
convention of women's clubs. and the
Post OF that city says that when they
began to assemble in the convention
hall "all was hustle and confusion. =
Did the delegates have good newspa-
per BACKING?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

The FOURTH, the nations natal dav.
promises to he celebrated this wear
more appropriately than for years be-
fore since American liberty began.
Certainly there is more occasion than
at any time in the past quarter of a
century,at least, for fitting observance
of the day. The Fourth is the
birthday of liberty, and this is Il year
when the republics arms are being
used and her blood being given that
human freedom may he extended to
an oppressed people close to our Dor
ders. SO that while our hearts NAV
he bowed in sorrow for those of our
beloved heroes who have persisted on
a foreign shore for these principles.
we may rejoice as a nation that the
blessing Of human rights and human
liberty is extending and that this
heaven favored land is the one that is
carrying the light into the darkened
places of the earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

A RICH find of gold is reported from
the Black Hills region, and many
prospectors are llocking to the scene
of the new discoveries. The noun
tains are said to be full of the yellow
metal. If it wasn't for the war there
would probably be u grand rush to the
new Eldorado.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

The Omaha World-Herald thinks
that the submarine boat Holland NAV
not he of that style conducive to ma
val hops and hanqucts, but this little
discrepancy should not he allowed to
stand in the way of a test of its mer-
its as fighting machine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

Our brave soldier boys sang The
Star Spanglcd Banner" when carry
ing libcrty's banner into Santiago in
the face of shot and shell. 1t il be-
yond the power ofany force to combat
soldiers whose hearts beat with such
holy inspirations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

Now that Yale has conferred the
honorary degree of LID. on Mr.. Me-
kinlcy. the president, it is suggested,
is letter ahead of his secretary of
war, whose degree of l.. d.. Lumber
Dealer. has been recognized several
times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

IOrSG Phil Sheridan willenter West
Point Just 30 years to day after his
father. Gen. Phil Sheridan. entered
the institution. The young man has
already passed his entrance examine
tim
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

Quick Relief for Asthma.

Foley's Honey and Tar is guaran-
teed to give prompt relief in all eases
OF asthma. Do not class this with
other medicines that have failed to
give relief. Give it a trial. For sale
by L. ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

PENNSYLVANIA volunteers ere not
proving very loyal. Forty of them
deserted from one company the other
night and will be court mar.ialed il
caught. They had not even smelled
powder yet. They are not like the
average soldiers of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

The Boston Herald hits the cent, L
when it says: There is no reason f, r
he persistency with which the Ha-
waiian annexation scheme is urged
except the good and sufficient one that
if time is given to the American peo-
pie to think over the matter and to
inform themselves of the motives of
those who are pushing this project
ahead. they viii never consent TO its
adoption. What is there that we can
do with Hawaii in the way of using
it as military or naval basis after
annexation that we cannot do at the
present time? Absolutely nothing"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
Democratic Nominations

II Camara breaks down in the Suez
canal it will, the Chicago Journal
holds, he the canal owners own fauit.
and they ought to be compelled to dir
him out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

l oST-ON FIFTH AVENUE AND NINE
~ teenth street, or on Second avenue be-
tMeeh Sesenteenth and Eighteenth streets a
pearl and diamond pin. liberal reward wi !
De paid Tor is return to this Office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

/ ,OST-A BOOK IN FRENCH TEXT WITH
leather cover. Finder return to 53i
Nineteenth street and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

I ,OST-A PAIR OF steel. BOW GLASSE,
= IN court house last Thursday evening
floder please re,urn to ARGUS ard receive re.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

N'oH SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
- win ABOUT 20 different Slides suitable for
i niing iegal blanks or any description Of papers
70 uSt IorM 10 De kept in shape for writing.
A comprehensive index Connected Inst ~ q
ehlng Tor eny ONCE with contracts, etc. to
hie. Address Fl. T. C.. care OF THE ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

EoR SALE-CHEAP; 500 CASH AND
small REMEMBRANCE takes a very neat cot
tage on the bluffs. Who wants it quick al that
prce: Gordon & Bowman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

l ,OST-A GOLD RING. BETWEEN FIF-
~ teenth street and Sixth avenue. name
Otto engraved. Finder return TO this once
and receive reward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

WRITE TO FULTON YEAGLEY.
w Denton, Tex, If you have accounts,
notes or ludgments vs. Texas parties that you
desire settled or compromised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

WANTED- STU ATIONBY YOUNG MAN
w a No. man with horses: best of refer
enceS. Address &c. b. care of ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
FOR SALE.

oa -NlNE-ACRE FRUIT FARM.
All kinds of fruit: good huijdinps. near
town. bargain for some one If taken soon
Gordon & Bowman '''"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

WANTED-A POSITION TO DO GEN
w eral houSework. Can give reference
Apply zoo Fifth avenue. Mrs Cannon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04
WANTED.

WANTED - GIRL TO Do GENERAL
" houSework. Apply at al Twenty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

Educate Your bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
lcc &c. II c. c. c. fail, druggists refund money,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

WANTED - BERRY PICKERS TUES
W day morning ut the Acme fruit farm
Twenty-fourth street. South Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

improvements costing s75,oooeo have
Iust been completed, and the house now
offers every convenience to be found in any
hotel, including hot and cold water. electric
light and steam heat in every room.
Rates Is cents per day and upwards.
flrst class restaurant in connection.
WILLIAM MCCOY, Owner and Proprietor,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

E,OR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
e OF ~ bushels or over at e. % per ton. de-
uvereo 7. y. u to any part OF the city Leave
oIoers ~ commercial honse barber shop, Roch
Island, or Enos James, Milan. ''-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

sturdia soldiers than this organiza-
ton from the Fatherland
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

tfoh SALE-CHEaP LOTS IN MMAS-
Il tiers addition old baseball ,,rounds Tha.
lots Will be sold from 500 upward: small
amount down: balance on long tim, at per
cent: Re:dy Bros, room 4. Mitchell & Lynde
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

WANTED-SMALL GIRL TO HELP IC
w general house work in small family Ad
dress l70s Fourth avenue, Moline. IL Cal
from a. m. to ) p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-04

Comes from our brewery. II is the fsvorite
OF the laborer the the rich the man
Its flavor il delicious. bdy" right to please an ,,.:ss
Made right here at home Of the finest
ISLAND" be bestl
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23

convention insists on fusion with the
democrats and silver republicans IL is un-
derstood that a number of delegates Will
walk out of the convention.
When the conventions meet tomorrow
the first business of importance will he
the appointment of a conference COM
mittee by each convention. The confer
ence committees will endeavor to agree
upon a platform and a division Of the
Offices. No nominations will be made until
the committee reports and In consequence
candidates are at sea.
John II. Waldo of Marion county. for
mer republican and justice OF the state
supreme court. Is the most prominent
candidate for the populst nomination for
governor. General II. B. Compton of kla-
math county IL is said has a large num-
ber of delegates pledged to support MIN
and his friends assert that his nomination
is assured in the event that the governor
ship goes to the democrats.
There are a dozen or more candidates
for congressman, but tonight no candi-
date can judge of his strenth. There
will he no controversy over the financial
plank. which will favor the free and un-
limited coinage of silver at the ratio OF
l6 to l.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23
THE FREIGHT BUREAU.
Delayed Omciais Arrive and work Begun
I'm tarnest.

Monterey. Cal. March 22.-The Trans
continental Freight bureau. which met
yesterday. began business in earnest to-
day. nearly all the delayed freight off,
cials having arrived. A. J. Nalandingham.
A johnson and J. J. Wait constitute "A
delegation of st. Louis and Chicago busi-
ness men who accompanied the traffic
men here to work for "A reduction I'm the
difference of the transcontinental car
load and less than car load rates. San
Francisco jobbers also have representa-
tives at the convention to counteract the
Eastern mems efforts. The fight Is the
biggest which will come before the con-
vention. IL gained by the Eastern men IL
means practically doing away with the
middemen for coast retail dealers. The
question will come up tomorrow. each
side being given a hearing by the bu-
reau
To-day's business consisted OF taking up
the docket In the regular order. about %
of the 800 subjects being cancelled. The
subjects were chiefly relative to freight
rates from Eastern points and the Mis-
souri, river to Pacific coast points.
There was increase made In rates
on machinery. etc. from 81 10 TO 81. Is in
car load lots; paints. oils and varnish
from 81 10 81 IS for less than car load
lots, all being applicable from Eastern to
Pacific coast points.
The division OF rates was discussed and
laid on the table. The question OF ap-
pointing freight inspectors for Puget
sound and other points was also discuss
ed. decision was reached to appoint
inspectors for Puget sound points. The
session then adjourned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23
CANNOT GET IT.
Brazil Will Not Sell the Torpedo Cruiser
Tupes.

Tupes.
Washington, March 22-The negotia-
tions for the purchase of ships abroad
is going steadily forward. but there was
a regrettable disappointment in this
connection to-day. The authorities had
been exceedingly anxious to get the big
torpedo cruiser Tupes, built for Brazil.
She is one of the most formidable tor
pedo crafts afioat. her size placing her
in the cruiser class. while her torpedo
armament gives her the effectiveness
of torpedo boat and cruiser combined.
1t was learned positively to-day. how
ever, that the Brazilian government
would not part with the Tupes, and this
closes the negotiations.
In a small measure this was offset by
the success of the navy In securing a
trim little Yarrow-built launch which,
though very small, will serve as "A har-
Dor torpedo boat. Her speed il 16
knots or better. Her armament con-
sists of two Hotchkiss one-pound
quick-fire guns and the torpedo tube.
She is of the same class of craft as the
Moxito, built for the Brazilian navy.
The price paid for her was less than
S25, 900, with her armament complete,
delivered at New York. Being so small
she will be shipped over on one of the
Atlantic liners.
The navy department was notified to-
day of the arrival of the cruiser Gin
cinnati and the gunboats Castine and
Wellington at Port Antonio. Jamaica.
The gunboat Marietta announced her
arrival at Panama. The Marblehead
has gone from Port Tampa TO Dry Tor
tugas.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23
THREE MORE BATTlESHlPS.
Naval Appropriation Bill Carries Over
Thirty-Five Million Dollars.


Washington, March 22.-The naval ap-
to-day carried total of s35. .es6 O5s. an in
crease over last year of 81. 764. 1872. and over
the current estimates of 81, ,5l4S24. For in
crease of the navy the bill allows to he
constructed by contract three seagoing
coast line battleships designed TO carry
the heaviest armor and most powerful
ordnance displacement of 1l,000 tons, with
the highest practicable speed for their
class. to cost exclusive of armament not
exceeding s3.0 900 each. one to be named
the Maine; six torpedo boats and six tor
pedo boat destroyers to cost not exceed
ing 81 340, 900, and one gunboat to take the
place of the Michigan, to cost exclusive
of armament not more than S260000. to be
built on the great lakes. One of these sea-
going battleships is to be built on the
Pacific coast. Contracts for the construc-
tion of all these vessels are to be made
within 90 days of the enactment of the
bill.
Toward the construction of four tim
ber dry docks $500 600 each is allowed
each to be not less than 100 feet long and
sufficient to meet probable future re-
quirements of the largest vessels. They
are to be located at Portsmouth. n. H.. (:
Boston. Mass. League island. Pa, and
Mare island. Cal Total cost when COM
pleted not to exceed ss5O.o00 each. At Al
giers, La, a dry dock is to be built, but
is to be of double-sided steel floating
type known as the combined floating and
self-docking dock capable of lift
ing vessel of 15,000 tons displacement
and q feet draft of water. to cost. in
Guiding moorings and wharf. $3.50 900. of
which 100000 is appropriated this year.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23
FINISHED At LAST.
The Court of Inquiry submits Its Report
to Admiral Sicard.

to Admiral sicard.
Key West, March 22-The United
States court of inquiry into the loss of
the Maine has at last finished it's la
borious work of investigation of the
disaster and submitted its report to
Rear Admiral Sicard. He has pointed
out some alterations which he consid-
ers necessary. and the report will prob
ably be taken tn Washington to-day by
Lieutenant Commander Mark, judge
advocate of the court. 1t Is possible.
however. its arrival in Washington
may be delayed several days longer. as
Sicard said last night:
Il could scarcely say the report will
leave tomorrow. The court has prac-
tically finished its work. but some de-
tails may engage its attention long
enough to keep the report here several
days. / trust, however. the navy de-
partment Will have the document i'm a
very short time"
The decision reached by the court is
still a matter of surmise. Perhaps
some significance may be attached and
conclusions drawn from remark
made by Sicard last night when he said
to correspondent: The case of the
Maine is most peculiar. perhaps the
most peculiar which has ever occurred
in the history of the world" From
the general tone of his remarks il
might be inferred the court findings
do not definitely solve the mystery of
the explosion. This is further borne
out by the admiral's statement that
even after the report had been sent to
Washington the department may re-
quire further investigation. The gem
eral impression continues to prevail the
court has found the Maine was inten-
tionally blown up, but no new reasons
were adduced for this conclusion.
The battleship Indiana arrived here
from Tortugas islands, and is anchor
ed beside the battleship Iowa and crui-
ser New York, six miles from shore.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23
NO UNCERTAINTY.
Americas VIII in Regard to Cuba viii
Be Executed.

Chicago. March 22.--The Posts Wash
ington special says: The time taken
by the court of inquiry to investigate
the Maine disaster has given the presi-
dent opportunity to test the sense of
Americans and to formulate "A course
of action. All doubts may be set at rest
and the people may feel certain that
their will with regard to Cuba will be
executed. There has never been any
doubt on that point. but there has been
uncertainty as to the time and methods
which il might be best to employ. II
is as good as settled that any demand
from Spain for reference of the issues
growing out of the Maine verdict TO a
neutral court of arbitration will be
denied. The position taken Is that IL
the report is anything short of an
explosion from clearly preventable
causes the question of national honor
cannot be disassociated from the Issues
and that no question In which national
honor is involved even in the remotest
degree can be submitted to arbitration
by outsiders. II is contended IL is a mat
ter for Americans 10 settle for them
selves and in their own way through a
president and a congress Of their own
selections They hold that IL Spain
has "A defense to make or facts to pre-
sent she must make them to an Amer
lean tribunal-a court owing allegiance
only to the flag Of the United States"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23
SMOOTH F0RGeRieS.
Hen Morgan Captured at Bearmouth and
brought to Helena.

Special Dispatch To the Standard.
Helena. March 22-Chief of Police Gro
gan received message to-day from
Bearmouth announcing the capture there
of Ben Morgan. who Is wanted here for
forgery. Ever since Morgan's handiwork
with the pen became known. about two
weeks ago. when IL developed that he
had swindled several hundred people out
of sums amounting In all to ssS, the su-
thorities have been keeping the wires
hot In the hope of apprehending him
before he left the state. A few days ago
IL was reported that ne was seen around
Drummond. The Granite county authori-
ties were notified and his arrest at Bear
mouth to-day resulted. He was brought
TO Helena tonight and will be tried at
once. His forgeries were about as smooth
as any seen here In a long while. lie had
a penchant for catching saloon keepers.
all of his victims being in that business.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-03-23

Colorado Springs. Colo. March T.
Freezing hose pipes were responsible in
great measure for two of the worst
fires this city has ever seen. With the
thermometer below zero. fire broke out
at the home of Sheriff w. 8. Boynton.
calling out the entire department. He
fore that was got under control the
woodside. a large tenement house In tho
center of town. was discovered i'm flames.
IL was a mass of ruins in % minutes. A
high wind of the proportion of a hurri-
cane threatened at one time to carry tho
fire eastward several blocks. Help was
summoned from Colorado City and Mani
tou. Chief Batty and Captain Armbruster
were removed to their homes after the
fire almost frozen to death. They were
encased in an armor OF ice. Other flre-
men suffered intensely. Total loss. S1D.0(0:
half insured.