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Evening star., 1898-06-22
DEATH OF COL. CRoFToN.
was In Charge of Troops During tb,
Chicago Strike.

Colonel Robert L. A. Crofton of the
united States army, retired, died at his
nome In this city, No. 2102 o street north
west, last night at half-past IL o'clock.
Ihe funeral will take place FRIDAY and the
lnterment will be at Wilmington Del
colonel Crofton had been i'll but a short
while, and the news of his death came as
a great shock to his host of friends in
army. official and residential circles He
leaves a family of five children. one of
"nom is Lieutenant Crofton. an officer in
the regular afmy
v SoioneI Crofton had been a resident of
washington for some time. Just before his
retirement he was in charge of the reg,,Iar
Ioops curing the great Chicago strike
winning much admiration by his exceIlent
g nanuing OF the men under most trying cir
brilliant Officer,
COL Crofton was recognized as a brave
ana brilliant officer, although his somewhat
iihpetuous temper got him into unpleasant
ho'oriety at various times during his MILL
'aiS career. He was native of Ireland.
pu' WAS appointed to the army from Della
ware as captain of the 10th Infantry at
the outbreak of the civil war
ne served with great credit during that
war ana was brevetted major April Z lSao
ht.e tor gallant and meritorious services in the
s'4iitoii- dIlu lieutenant colonel Mo-
semper %, 1863, for distinguished services
IN IA tne battles of Chickamauga and Mission
lug, Ienn His principal service was
Win the Army of the Cumberland durins a
poruon or which time he was on the staff
OF General Nelson ~ ''e ''aAA
since the war he was stationed nrincina,-
~ III tue west, and rendered good service
IN IN various Indian campaigns He was roo.
uiaiiy .;iy promoted through the various grades
uitll october 10, 1856. when he became
eplonei eei o1 the 10th Infantry, Commanding
1lidt regiment and Fort Buford. N. u to
January %, 1891 Az D'' "
oi thls last named date his command
@ WAS transferred to Fort Sheridan. near
SniGaso' where he remained in comma nd
M Mehlil october, 1896, when he was trans
1erred to duty at Fort Bayard. N nj He
I remained at this last named posi- unfiI
repruaTy 4, 1897, when Pre- sident Cleveland
placed hlm on the retired list of the army
cn1er n the sixty-two years clause
me rallroad riots at Chicago occurrad
uulHiS MS administration a Fort Sheridan
ana ne TOOK prominent part in their SIM,
preston. While he was in command pf
,hat post an attempt was made ON his life
py captain Sam c. Pague who was sub
seauehtiy court-martialed therefor
another case that brought him into sop,a
mnat unpleasant prominence was the kill
ing Oh captain Hedberg by Captain Nancy
q, rort Sheridan several years ago Since
ms retirement Colonel Crofton lived ouiatIy
a' his residence in this city.
Evening star., 1898-06-22

The Fate of His Victim Recalls the
Guldensuppe Tragedy.

BUFFALO. N. Y, June 22.-Antonio Ba-
roni was arrested today for the murder of
Philip Forestano, whose dismembered body
WIS found in a trunk yesterday floating in
the canal. Baronis wife and two children
were also locked up, and the former may
be held as an accomplice. Baron admits
purchasing the trunk in which the body
was slowed.
Forestano, it is alleged. had been on in
innate terms with Mrs. Baroni for a long
tine, and it is the opinion of the police
that she was compelled by her husband to
lure the victim to their home in Ogo
street, where he was attacked and mur-
dered by Baroni. The murder occurred be-
tween and 10 o'clock on Monday morning,
and the trunk with the body was placed
in the canal that night
Evening star., 1898-06-22
QUEEN WILL NOT ABDICATE.
So Says the Madrid Press-NO News
From Santiago.

MADRID, June 22.-The press of this city
protests today that there is no foundation
for the reports coming from foreign sources
that it is the intention of the queen regent
to abdicate. 1t is semi officially declared
that her majesty is determined to unfinch-
fngly carry out the duties of her position
The government has no news of the ex-
pected attack on Santiago de Cuba, but
entire confidence Is felt in the ability Of
Generals Linares and Pareja to meet the
emergency. 1t is reported that great en-
thrsiasm prevails among the troops and
citizens of Santiago de Cuba.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA.
Proposition to Have n Joint Protecto.
rate Over II.

Bishop Hartzell of the Methodist Church
in Liberia has arrived in this country on
an important mission. He is said to repre-
sent the republic of Liberia, and is author
ized, 1t Is claimed, to ask Great Britain and
the United States to establish joint pro-
tectorate over Liberia. He has already
iaid the matter before the President and
Secretary Day, but was told that there is
not time now to give the matter considera
tion 1t is represented that some of the
otiiciais OF Liberia will soon be here to put
the matter before this government If
Great Britain and the United States do not
consent to a joint protectorate, either
country will be asked to do so.
The aggressfons of the French, Germans
ana Belgians are said to be worrying the
little republic.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
NoN-COMBATANT PRISONERS.
Crews of Prize Vessels to BE Returned
to Spain.


The Attorney General has decided to sur
render to the ambassadors of France and
Germany, as the diplomatic representa-
tives of Spain, the non-combatan.s and
crews of the prize merchant vessels cap
tured by ships of our navy since the de-
claration of war. The Department of
Justice having no means of feeding these
prisoners. turned them over to the War
Department, but Secretary Alger has now
declined to continue the arrangement
The representatives of Spain here were
communicated with and their consent Sc.
cured to receive the prisoners and ship
them back to Spain. The only thing now
TO be done is to secure the names of the
prisoners to be surrendered, and q te!e-
gram has been sent to the United States
attorney having charge of the cases to
supply them at once with a view to their
immediate deportation at the expense of
the Spanish government.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
THE COAST OF CUBA
No News Received Today From Samp-
son or Shafter.
some SURPRISE EXPRESSED At THIS
Additional Difficulties Expected in
Landing Troops.
MEDICAL CORPS ANXIOUS

1t is rumorcd that the Queen Re
gent of Spain is about to abdicate
and has sent her jewels to Vienna
The Madrid papers deny the rumor
No news was received today at the
War or Navy departments from Gen.
-Shafter or Admiral Sampson
A regiment and a battalion Of
troops from Camp Alger left this
morning to reinforce Gen. Shafter
snd more will follow at once.
The third military expedition to
the Philippines will sail next Mon
day. Gen. Merritt will probably ac-
company it.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
THE STAR nv MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them to any address in the United
States or Canada. by ordering II at
this Office. in person or by letter.
Terms 13 cents per week: % cents
Tor two weeks, or so cents per
month. Invariably in advance. SUBJ
scribers changing their address from
one Post-office TO another should
give the last address as well as the
new one.
Evening star., 1898-06-22

appropriations for the District are made.
The amendment was defeated
Then Mr.. Babcock offered an amendr,ent
appropriating $1,000 out of the revenues of
the District toward the payment OF the
concentration awards. 1t was adopted
Ihe question occurring upon the passage
OF the bill, Mr.. Mudd raised the poin. of
no quorum. and call of the House was
ordered, which was in progress as this re-
port closed.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
OMciaI Vote .of oregon.

PORTLAND, Greg. June 22.-The off,
ciai vote In the recent state election shows
the Following result for governor: Total
Vote. 81. 15s: Geer, republican, 45, ,1o4; King,
fusion. 1880; Luce. middle-of-the-road,
plurality, 1854; Geers majority, 5,469.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
SITUATION AT C1ENFuEGos.
Flour and Meat Scarce, but Fish an

FIOur md Meat Scarce, but Fish and
Vegetables Abundant
Copyright. 1893. by the Associated Press.)
KINGSTON, Jamaica, June p, $50 I'm.
The steamer Adula, which arrived here
today from Cienfuegos. brings 100 refugees,
weil-to-do Cubans and Spaniards.
They aver that the Spanish soldiers there
are anxious for fight, but that the popu-
lace Is disheartened by the long struggle.
Food is no dearer now, they say. than it
was month ago; and while -four and meat
are scarce, rice, fish and vegetables are
abundant.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
Assignments of Brisndler Gener,,.

Assignments Of Brigadier Generals.
Brfsadier generals. recently appointed
were today assigned to duty as follows:
Gen. ]. p. S. Goblin and Gen. Mark w
Sheafe. to the I'd Army Corps, at Falls
Church, Va
Gen. H. T. Douglass. TO the Tth Army
Corps. at Jacksonville, Fla.
Gen. G. P. Mattocks, to the Sd Army
Corps. at Chickamaega
Evening star., 1898-06-22
CERvERA TO TRY TO GET TO SEA.
Cubans Advise Admiral Sampson of
the Spaniard's Plans.

the Spaniard's Plans.
NEW YORK, June pa special dis
patch from Santiago de Cuba, June 90,
via Kingston, Jamaica, today, says that
Cubans have brought information to Ad-
miral Sampson that Admiral Cervera is
prepared to make a desperate effort to
take his ships out of Santiago harbor at
the first favorable opportunity. The Span
ish warships, it is reported, have been
coaled to their full capacity, and the crews
are refused shore leave.
Every right the vessels drop down the
bay to be prepared to embrace the first
favorable opportunity to attempt a dash
past the blockading squadron. 1t Is said
to be the Spanish admirars hope to save
at least a portion of his ships from cap
ture, and in a fight to sink some of the
American craft.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
O'BRIEN SAILS FOR CUBA.

He Commands the Alfredo, the First
Boat In Cuba's Navy.
NDW YORK, June 22.-The sloop AL
fredo, the first vessel Of the Cuban navy,
sailed today, passing out Sandy Hook at
al am The Alfredo is in command of
capt. Johnny" O'Brien, Of flibustering
Iane' and has a crew of seven men. Her
destination is said to be some part of the
CUBAN coast which Is kept secret. The
AIredo Is 6o-foot sloop yacht with an
auXliiary screw operated by a naphtha
engine.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
PURIssIMA CONCEPTION IN PORT.
Spanish Steamer Runs Blockade and
Lands ut Trinidad, Cuba.

Lands at Trinidad, Cuba.
Copyright. 1898. by the Associated Press.)
KINGSTON, Jamaica. June 22.-The cap
tain Of the steamer Adula, which arrived
here yesterday from Cienfuegos, reports
that while on the way 10 this port he met
the United States auxiliary cruiser Yankee
seventy miles off the Cuban coast. This
was the Only warship he sighted during
the voyage.
The captain further said he had learned
at Cienfuegos that the Spanish steamer
Purissima Conception, which sailed from
Kingston on June Is, with food supplies
for the Spanish troops, and carrying, it is
understood 100000 in gold, had arrived
at Trinidad, province of Santa Clara.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
NAVAL ORDERS.
Lieut.. Commander Tom Steven. o.-
dered to the PhiIadeInbf,

Lieut. Commander T. Fl. Stevens hoe
peen detached from the navy ward Nor
1oik' and ordered to the PhIladelnbta q.
san francisco, as executive officer.
commander W. W. Mead has baep ia
tached from the Norfolk navy ward and
ordered to command the gunboat Nacbfos
Lieut. L. L. Madge has been detached
from the Vulcan and ordered to command
the Wyandotte.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
May Morn Wins North sema Gun,

DOVER. Eng. June 22.-The race for
Mr.. Gordon Hodgkinson's North Sea cup
from Dover to Heligoland. % was an easy
victory for the yawi-rigGed yacht May
The boats started June 1S.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
PRINCESS VICTORIA ENGAGED.
Daughter Of Prince of Wales to Marry
Baron ReveistOke.

Daughter OF Prince OF Wales TO Marry
Baron ReveistOke.
LONDON, June 22.-The newspapers to-
day announce the probable engagement or
Princess Victoria of Wales to John Barring,
Baron Revelstoke. The formal betrothal IL
awaiting the approval of Queen Victoria
Princess Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary Is
the second daughter of the Prince of Wales
and was born July 8, 1868 Lord Revel-
stoke is the second of that title, his father,
Edward Charles Barring. head of the mer-
camille firm of Barring Brothers & Co.. hay-
Revelstoke in 1855. The present Lord Rev.
elstoke, who succeeded to the title and to
the responsibilities head of the Barings'
banking house in 1857. is thirty-four years
old.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
NJ. Peytral to Form n Cnbinet.

PARIS, June 22.-Presi1ent Faure has in
vited M. Paul Louis Peytral to form
cabinet, which shall be representative of
the different republican factions.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
Local Pen.ioners.

Pensionsswere granted to o-day to the fol-
lowing residents of the District of Column
bia: Anton Bohn, $6; Andrew ]. Stewart.
increase from s. to SO per month.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
verE,ont Republican Nominations.

MONTPELIER. VT, June 22.-The re-
publicslns OF Vermont in their state con-
vention today nominated Col. f. c. Smith
OF st. Albans for governor by acclamation
and H. c. Bates of ST. Johnsbury for lieu.-
tenant governor.
Evening star., 1898-06-22
steanship Arrfynls.

At Queenstown. Majestic. from New
York for Liverpool.
At Southampton. Lahn. from New York
Evening star., 1898-06-22
Few York OaOs, 49 Pot.sr Buildiu,

The Evening Star Is served 20 subscribers In tha
eity BY rTiers. Their account, at 10 cents
per week - cents per month. Copies at the
ccGnter eerts each. by mail-snywhere In the
United States r Cansda-postage prepaid-50 cents
Der month
Saturday Qu.ntupl- Sheet Star. 81 per year. with
foreign postage added. $2.oS-
Entered at the Po . Cff.ce at Washington. d. c.
Inj-cIsss mail matterD
- All mail subscriptions mrst be paid In a'vance
Rates Of advertising made known application.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
STURGEON OUT OF IT.
Declines in Disgust to be a
Candidate for State
Senator.
SAYS HE WOULD not HAVE IT,

Simply Desires . Rock Island Man Of In
tsll'Gence to Represent This District
at springfisli - Hints OF . Scheme
- to Combination With Henry
County.
NJ. NJ. Sturgeon is no longer in any
sense u candidate for state senator
from the Thirty-third district. As
FAR as individual am bition is con.
ceraed. he is out of it, and he retires
in disgust with the entire proceed
ings that have been carried on Id
Hock Island fox some time in view
Of senatorial aspirations aud ten
denotes. II never was q candidate
In the strict sense OF the word )" said
Mr.. Sturgeon last evening. II have
simply sought to have Rock Island
represented in the upper house at
Springfield, and was willing to
serve in that capacity if
necessary to that end. As things
have shaped themselves l will have
nothing to do with the matter on my
on account, and would not have it.
| shall continue. however, to be in
terested in having man from this
city nominated; a man who will
possess the intelligence to represent
thiscity and this district; man with
the sense of propr;ety to properly
represent his constituents and the
great interests of O first-class city"
Mr.. Sturgeon reiterated that state
ment this morning.
Poss,bls Eject OF SturgeOn's Position.
There are many conjectures as to
the possible effects of MIR. Surgeons
position. Rumors are plentiful OF
Rock Island republicans uniting on
q suitable candidate from this city,
and in this view Hon. William Jack
SOD, Henry Carse and Capt. H. G.
Cleaveland are talked OF among re-
publicans. Another view is that the
present situation is being controlled
by States Attorney c. j. Searle. the
plan being to combine with Henry in
manner that will leave the senator
ship in that county in the Keeping
Of any candidate the republicans there
may see tit 10 name, on the condition
that the Henry county republican
strength is to be thrown solidly for a
Beck Island county man for congress.
which Rock Island county man is of
course to be none other than MIR.
Searle. Such o turn of affairs might
produce little ructiou in Henry
county between the Hand and Fisher
factions that would be immsterisl to
Rock Island county republicans who
have troubles Of their own, il the
dicker can be made with the COD
trolling influence in Henry.
Tomorrow nights meeting Of re-
publicsns at Turner hall promises in
the light of present events to be
one OF two things. either q very sig
niGcant affair, or another fizzle char.
ac:eri2ed by the absence Of one fac.
ton OF the republican party, as the
one at the court house Saturday
evening proved to be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Give the Children . Drink

Called GraiuO. tits delicious, ap-
petizing. nolrishing food drink to
take the p!' CO of coffee. Sold by all
grocers and liked by all who have
used it. because when properly pre-.
pared it tastes like the finest coffee,
but is free from all its INJURIOUS prop
critics. Grain-O aids digestion and
strengthens the nerves. 1t is not a
stimuiant, but health builder. aud
children, as we as adUlts. can drink
it with great benefit. Costs about
one'fourth as much as coffee. Is
and 25c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22

To verify the statement made and
to facilitate any investigation YOU
may desire to make. have bat to
direct you TO our sister city Of Mo-
lire. Daring the last year it has
been my pleasure TO have visited
many cities in Illinois, as well IS
those Of surrounding states. / have
en6eavored on every occasion to in.
form myself as to the methods en-
ployed in the government OF such
cities, and to observe the genera.
condition and appearance Of same.
While / do not desire to depreciate
Book Island, as I believe she is in the
font rank Of the cities OF her class,
I must confess that in cleanliness Of
her streets, and particularly the
alleys, she suffers from comparison.
street Cleaning.
This city has never adopted q sys.
iematic system Of cleaning the paved
streets. Now. &c she has been lifted
cut OF the mud, with nearly is miles
Of paving, with the numerous i'm.
provemects tina. have been made and
are in progress. and that TEEN to be
in store for her; occupying - she
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Gowns, Corset Covers, Chemise
and Drawers at % and 2Sc

We divide 1000 pieces of Muslin
Underwear into two great lots and
guarantee that you cannot match the
vslues elsewhere except at a large
advance over McCabe's prices.
GOWNS Of good muslin, rufile and
embroidery trimmed, worth -.
up to 6Sc. at............ ZoC
DRAWERS in a dozen styles, full
umbrella, cluster tucked, eInbroid-
cry trim med, ETC.. values to o.
62c, at Csc and. Zoc
CORSET COVERS-Large variety,
new styles, values to 500, at -.
esc and 25c
CHEMISES-Ought to be 75c, -.
all in THE lot at .......... Z9C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22

Scald head is an eczema OF the
scalp-very severe sometimes. but it
can be cured. Doan's ointment,
quick and permanent in its results.
at any drugstore, 80 cents. Sold BY
Marshall Il Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Bids for Cetl.

Bids for furnishing lump. mine
run and slack c3hi for the court
house heating :or one year will be
received by the undersigned at the
sheriif's Office up TO Feb %. at Z
O'Clock p. n. HENRY K,NNER
Chairman Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
At 48c and 500.


The greatest grouping of Muslin
Underwear richness that we have
ever made.
GOWNS Of good muslin, square neck
-V-shape. empire. the best styles,
superior workmanship. 75c, "a
SIC and Csc values, ut 4Sc and QUO
SKIRTS-Umbrella skirts, elaborate
IL trimmed, skirts values
to CSC, at, QUO
DRAWERS-Big variety for your
choosing. values almost
double at 48c and QUO
CORSET COVERS-Values most up.
usual even for US, at
4Sc and. QUO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
The time
Is short.

Between now and the days of opening spring.
Before many weeks have passed BY you will be
in the midst of house cleaning, and you will be
looking about to add Bit Of attractive furniture
here or there to make the home more inviting.
When you decide what you want
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Special Hour Sales,

AT 9 O'CLOCK each morning We
will sell 10 dozen ladies' tucked
and rufilad Muslin Night
Gowns. at, each. ......... 26c
AT 10 O'CLOCK each day. girls
tucked Muslin Drawers, &C.
cording to size, at &c, Sc and I2c
AT II O'CLOCK-Lsdies' extra we'll
made Corset Covers at,
NsASA ............,.. nc
AT 2 O'CLOCK each afternoon We
will sell ladies' Drawers OF g God
muslin, finished with cluster
tucks. at, pair ..... 49,. l2c
AT 8 O'CLOCK-Child's superior
made Waists, all sizes, 80
anu. ....A.......... nc
AT 4 OCLOoK-Ladies' 75c en-.
broidered and tucked Skirts
at just half. 37c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
.CCABE'S

EVNtEEN THOUSAND five hundred the story
the sailing
will the greatest sale Of The Quantities
are prices nave before reached
have never been
tive loss and means decided saving
We to this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Could Not Work.

"My blood was poisoned, I had
boils on my hands and could not
work for month. l took Hood s
Sarsaparilla and have not had any
boils since. Oar little boys face was
covered with eczema. We gave
him Hoods SarsGparilla and in q
short time the trouble was gone"
William Elder, Trenton, Ill.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
and vet efficient.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22

Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief to all cases. Fer
sale BY T. II. Taomes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Gowns, Skirts, Corset Covers
and Drawers.

Lack Of space fordids specific men.
ton, but we will only say that they
will be spread out all over our second
floor front this week at about so to
60 por cent on the dollar of rea
value. Economical housewives, wise
buyers. bargain seekers. will tax,
prompt advantage Of this unusua
opportunity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Children's Underwear.

A larger variety than ever before,
Child's umbrella skirts and drawers,
very new. All children's muslin I'M
derwear at much less than real value
for this sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22
Let Us Help You Decide

How much you will pay for it. We have a
grand assortment coming in Of everything late,
and we ask you to bear us in mind and we are
certain you will be repaid in the end. A full
line of everything and at prices that will please
you, too. Wait for the big display.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22

Continued On Fifth page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-22

T""ssy ssagestions ~ to tue Car. Of
CABBAGE and the sys.. mA,io Care Of the
Ttesocgtfsrvs - s.srn Drain Matter
Cp fss ssttism, nt - Other PNe,ea-
logs.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1898-12-07
Weld Notes.

After few days rainy and cold
weather, we, are having sunshine
again,
Otto Marburger passed through
here Saturday ON his WY home to
Sweet Home from Breslau.
SEVERN Dieringer is here from
Lindenau visiting relatives and
friends.
H. G. Miller spent Sunday in
Breslau visiting.
The ball here last Saturday night
was not very we'll attended on ac-
count Of bad weather. But the
music furnished by the Barton and
Jaseg string band of Sweet Home,
was excellent and was praised by
nearly all who were present.
p. J. Blaschke returned Thurs
day from a few days business trip
to Jackson Co. \.