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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12
BRITISH FORCES IN AFRICA
Engagement Reported in Uganda and
Several Officers Killed.

LONDON, Jan. IL. A dispatch from
Mombass, capital OF the coast province
IN the British East Africa protectorate,
says news OF renewed fighting in Uganda
has reached there from Fort Tukwas in
the Usoga country under date of Decem-
Der 10. Lieutenant Mcdonald, brother
of Major Mcdonald, commander OF the
British forces, and Mr.. Oilkington, the
missionary, have been killed. The
British are hurrying to the front from
Machakoss station. 1t is reported that
the garrison in Buddu, numbering S0(
Soudanese, under two officers, may joir
the revolt.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12
MINE ACCIDENT IN MEXICO

HERMosILLo, MEXICO, Jan. IL. BY an
accident the Creston mine at Minas
Prietas, eight men were hurled from a
height of five hundred feet to the bottom
of the shaft. Five were killed outright
and of the remaining three it is not ex-
pected any win survive. At the time OF
the accident, one cage was being lowered
and the other hoisted. At the five
hundred-foot level the downward cage
struck, and the engineer having no
knowledge OF the trouble continued to
lower the four-inch wire cable. 1t
coiled on top of the cage, toppling it
over and the men were sent to the
bottom.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12
THE END NEAR.

LONDON. Jan. IL. There are signs
that the end of the great strike in the
engineering trades in Great BIitain is
approaching. Large numbers Of Glasgow
engineers have applied for re-instate-
ment while the engineers of Manch ester
decided to continue work, in spite OF
previous threats to quit when the first
twenty-five per cent Of their number
were locked out.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12
ENGLAND UNEASY.
Certain Productions Here Enormously
Cheaper" Than There.

LONDON, Jan. IL. Right Hon. James
Brice, radical, speaking at Wolverhamp.
ton on foreign competition, dwelt special.
ly upon that OF the United States. Mr.
Brice afler pointing out that electrical
appliances and articles were produced
in the United States enormously
cheaper" than in England. said:
"It is pity we would allow this while
it as is not unlikely, protection in
America should be pushed to such ad-
vanced lengths as to be overthrown, we
would have to face a more severe
competition"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12
NEW RAILROAD.

Tacoma, Jan. LIT is definitely an
nounced by A. G. Bratnober that the
Rothschilds would build railroad into
the Yukon country over the Dalton
trail. His brother Henry, OF San Fran
cisco, who is the Rothschilds' western
representative, has the enterprise in
charge. The road will be about four
hundred miles long, the cost Of construc-
ton and equipment being estimated at
eight million dollars.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12

the sixth stot the "dash pot" which il
used to relieve the cylinders. broke and
fell, striking q sailor and knocking him
senseless. The dash pot weighs about
500 pounds While the damage can be
repaired, Il leaves the ship in g danger
ous condition and at the mercy Of an
enemy.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12

Cbas. Walter, A. Kurin, Geo. X. Worn,
W. w. Getchell. y. CaSebolt and wife,
Mrs. Il. Lee and N. r. Bennett. N.
Y. Hardesty and Clsnde Hsnthorn were
also aboard, having about completed the
electric light plant Of the Elder on this
voyage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-01-12
THE MARKETS.

Portland, Jan. IL. Wheat: Walla
Walla, 70 and 70; Valley and Blue
stem, 76
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Obituary..

Ludwig G. Storr. whose death oc-
CURED yesterday. was native of
Prince Moore, Holstein. Germany, and
was - years of age. He had been in
this country - years. The surviv-
ing children are: William. Chris.
Carl. Mrs. II. Render. Mrs. G.. Won
Postsl, Augusta and Mrs. Charles
Ihrig. William and Chris are in
Alaska, being members of the Kahlke
party. Mr.. Storr also leaves one
sister. Mrs. d. La Franz.
Funeral services for Andrew Littig
We're held at the deceased's late home
on Sixth avenue Yesterday afternoon.
Rev. c. +. Taylor. of the First Bap-
fist church, Conducted the services.
The funeral was under the auspices
of the Stonemason union. Inter-
ment was made in Chippiannock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
STENCIL Is IN CHICAGO.
Gold Hunter Turns Up Safe and Sound and
VIII BE Home Sunday.

1t now turns out that William z.
Stengel. for whom great anxiety was
felt by his family and friends on ac-
count of report from Alaska that he
was so dangerously i'll that his recov-
cry was doubtful, is safe and sound in
the city of Chicago, where he arrived
yesterday. and will be in Rock Island
next Sunday. The glad intelligence
was contained in telegram received
by Gustav Stengle from his son today.
William left here last fall for the
klondike with DR.. Merryman, of Port
Byron. 1t is thought he Jared well in
hist hunt for yellow nuggets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Police Points,

''Doad" Hampton, a Davenport char
acter, visited a woman whom the po-
lice say is his wife. At Lou Bishop =
Joint on Seventeenth street last night.
They had some trouble and the police
were notified that Hampton was beat
ing the woman. Capt. Eckard went
to the house. but when he arrived
Hampton had made himself scarce.
He is now under arrest across the
river
Frank Bailey was given hearing to
charge of assault and battery pre-.
ferred by Rose NJ. Garrett in Magis.
trate Statford's court today. lie was
fined So and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Mile Track Trains,

July 9th to S0th inclusive, a special
race train will leave Twentieth street.
r. |. 4 P. depot, daily at p. m. and
run through to mile track in Davea-
port. Return trip after races are fin
ished each dav.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids for the completion OF
the Rock Island city waterworks i'm.
provement will be received at the
office of the city clerk until s O'Clock
P. m. Monday. Aug. /, 1898.
Plans and specifications on file al
the city clerks Office.
Rock Island, H., July %, 1898.
A. ID. HUEsING. CITY Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
A Child Enioys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect of Sypup of Figs, when
in need of laxative, and if the father
or mother be costiye or bilious. the
most gratifying results follow its use
so that it is the best family remedy
known and every family should have
a bottle. Manufactured by the Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
ANOTHER cATHOLIccHURcH
st. JOseph's Parish Divided-Father Lock-
ney Assigned Here.

ney Assigned mere.
The parish of st. Joseph's Roman
Catholic church has been divided bv
Bishop j. l.. Spalding. and Rev. j. T.
Lockney, of Chebanse. H.. assigned
here to take charge of the second
church, which will he established in
the upper section of the city.
Eater Lockney has arrived. He has
set to work in the arrangement OF
affairs under instructions from the
bishop. He will rent a building In
which to hold services pending the
erection of his church. Twentv-third
street has been designated as the d.
viding line of the parishes. An OPP
ton has been secured on fine piece
of property on Moline avenue. on
which Father Lockney's church will
be built.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29

+. c. Blanks, of Louisville. Tex.
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was.worth $50, 900 to him.
1t cured his piles of 10 years standing.
He advises others to try it. 1t also
cures eczema. skin diseases and OBJ
stinate sores. T. H. Thomas, A. J.
Riess and NJ. F. Bahnsen. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Covenant Policy Holders

Policy holders in the Covenant
Mutual Life of Galesburg or North.
western Masonic Aid associa-
ton will hear something to their ad-
vantage by writing to Harry G. Parr.
Harper house. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Entertaining the U.y.U.

People having spare room or two
that they are willing to devote to tn,
Union Veterans Union during tn,
convention. are requested to notify
Secretary f. j. Burns, 1917 Second
avenue, giving terms and other par.
ticulars, with or without board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Watch Tower Opera Matinee-.

Matinee at the Watch Tower Fri
day and Sunday afternoons at 8
O'Clock. The pretty tuneful comic
opera ''Olivette'' with full sailor
chorus Admission to all parts of the
house only % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
River Riplets.
The Ruth was up and down.

The Ruth was up and down.
The Gen. Barnard passed up.
The water is falling at all points.
Only slight changes will occur from
Dubuque to Rock Island.
The City of Winona. Verne Swain
and W. J. Young, Jr.. were in port.
The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge at 6 a. m. was 500; at
noon 2.95; the temperature at noon so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Don't SION Him.

He has bad attack of collie and is
making for Thomas drug store after
bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. 2j
cents. For sale by +. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
t. TFNN IT
Fest Orchestra.

Fest Orchestra.
Greeting .;..........;...;... ..........A. Fronm
Male chorus and Orchestra: United
Singers Of Davenport. Director.
Theodore Rud. Reece.
.'DaS Stille Thai" and In der Heimath %
Children Chorus and Orchestra: vocal
class OF Turner society and klaus
Groth Hall Singing school
Director. II. Carstens.
"Willkommen Mein Wald" Or. Franz. and Die
Bottschaft" (Allitson). Tenor solo.
Spencer Robinson.
An Mein Vaterland" Words by Conrad Krcz.
Theodore Rud. Reece: male chorus.
capela: United Singers of
Davenport.
80 idmung." Itch Kanns NIGHT Fassenr and
''Fruenlingsnacht." r. Schumann: solo
for mezzo-Soprano. Iiano ac-
compartment: Miss Paul
inc Woltmann.
Evening Prayer in Brittany, &C Chamiade
Ladies' chorus and orchestra. Har-
mony society soloistS. Miss Ames
and Mrs. T. q. Sweeney: di-
rector. e. F. Toenniges.
Duet, from ''Troubadour. ".............G. Verdi
for soprano and baritone: Miss Her, Ia
Sountag and Fred Koch.
"Meeresssille ind Gluccklichc Fahrt'..
Nal, chor,s ana or,6.s,r. ;P5dSertzk
Singers Of Davenport: d.
rector IN. Rud
Reese
MIR. Robinson was accorded an ova-
ton as he stepped upon the platform
with Miss Sarah Dart. his accompa-
mist. His singing delighted all who
heard him. his sweet. melodious and
powerful tenor being heard distinct
ly throughout the spacious audito-
rum. The audience was not content
with one song from him. and kept up
a persistent applause until he was
obliged to respond. rendering Land
o. the Lea Miss Woltmann,
who has won admiration and praise
for her singing wherever she has APP.
peared. also received hearty ex.
preston of appreciation. Her vocal.
ization was charming.
Tonight's Concert.
Scarcely a delegation of activ,
singers falls more than one or two
below the guaranty. making it Ger
tain that more than 400 voices will
ring through the coliseum tonight
when the first regular concert is held
There will lie matinee tomorrow
afternoon at which Miss Poodle Ross
of Davenport, will sing.
The Chicago singers eclipsed til,
other arrivals in the impression the,
made while marching through the
streets, every man carrying "a red
white and blue umbrella.
Sunday morning will find all tn,
societies attending the saengcrfest il
line for the picnic grounds at Schuet
zen park. Before taking the cars fol
that place they will give n parade.
First Performance Of OIivette.
The Marie Bell company gave il
first performance of the pretty opera
| '.Olivette. at the Tower theatre las
night, before an appreciative audience
the principal characters being dis
tributed as follows: Capt. de Meri
mac, George b. Browne; Valentine
f. +. Seamans: Due Des IFS. FranI
Malsen; Coquielicot, Harry Light
wood; Marvejol. Jack Henderson
Bathielde, Miss Lottie Kendall: Velou
tine, Miss Grace Gordon: Moustique
Arthur Evans; Olivette, Miss Ad:
Palmer Walker. The opera abound.
in tuneful and catchy music. 1t vii
be repeated this evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29

form of government. however bad the
Spanish rule may have been, | believe
it to be better than a republican form
of government which is government
only in name
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
States Attorney Searle.

Charles j. Searle. states attorney
Il am opposed to the United States
holding the Philippines as whole,
although | believe we should main
tain a coaling station there and should
have one of the best islands for that
purpose. / do not not think il would
be a wise policy for us even to con-
slider the acquisition of the Philip
pines as war indemnity, except in
case of a failure to meet our demands
in this connection in the islands OF
Porto Rico and Cuba. and | don't
think there is any fear of that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
FEST OF THE SINGERS,
Auspicious Opening Of the Ma.
tional Event in Oav.
export.
ROCK ISLANDERS TAKE PART.
spencer Robinson and Miss Pauiins
Woltmann Heard In solos at the Convsn-
ton Hall Which Contains a Large As
sernblage-flne Performance of oil
vette at the Tower.

senblage Performance of OIL
vette at the Tower.
Singers from all parts of the coun-
try continue to arrive in Davenport.
which is doing herself proud in the en-
tertainment of the Northwest Saen.
gerbund's 18th annual fest. The
town is attired in her best, and tn,
characteristic Davenport hospitality j.
extended on every hand.
A prelude to the regular doings of
the convention occurred last evening
when 4 concert was rendered to the
visitors at the magnificent fest hal
on Green street. where several thous.
and people assembled and listened tC
a program of rich music. The hal
was elegantly arrayed in the colors oI
the society and of the nation.
! There was an address of welcome
by Mayor George L. Baker and a re.
Spouse by Moritz Herling. of Milwau.
kee, president of the Saengerbund
The Dubuque singers presented tn,
Saengerbund flag to the United Sing.
ers of Davenport, who will he it.
custodian until the next biennial fest
The musical program, in which Rock
Islands celebrated vocalists. Mis-.
Pauline Woltmann and Spencer Robin.
son, shared the honors, proved rare
treat. 1t was as follows:
Overture, Die weihe das Hauses". ......
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-29
Do NOT WANT THEM,
United States Would Be in Error
in Holding the Phil
ippines.
THE CONSENSUS OF PUBLIC OPINION

Rock Island Citizens share Their Views
With Those OF Others Throughout the
Country in the Present Problem as to
What Is to Be Done With the East India
Archipelago.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-01
WASHINGTON 4.
Three-Day Personany-Conducted Tou

Three-Day Personally-C onducted Tour.
The three-day personally-conducted
tour of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Thurs
day, March 3, presents an excellent OPP
portunity to become thoroughly familiar
with the National Capitol at a slight ex-
pense. Visits will be made. under the
intelligent direction of an experienced
Tourist Agent, to all the principal points
of interest, the Capital, Executive Man
sion, Congressional Library, the Monu-
ment, National Museum, &c. An exper-
fenced Chaperon will also accompany the
party as companion for the unescorted
lady tourists.
The rate, $14.50 from New York, $1l.50
from Philadelphia, and proportionate
rates from other points, includes all
necessary expenses during the entire
rip-transportation, hotel accommoda-
ton, and guides.
Persons desiring to return via Gettys-
burg may do so by purchasing tickets at
$500 extra, which includes this privilege.
An opportunity will also be efforded to
visit Mt. Vernon and Arlington at a
slight additional expense.
For itineraries, tickets, and full infor-
nation apply to ticket agents; Tourist
Agent, 1856 Broadway, New York; or ad-
dress Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-01

between the hours OF IL and o'clock in the
afternoon of said day Ito wit, at o'clock, at
Zelley's hotel, Mount Holly, Nj.
All that farm, plantation or tract OF land
Westampton, in the county of Burlington and
state of New Jersey, adjoining lands of Fir
man Dubell, John Rue, James Mcllvaine,
Charles Mather and others, and con tanning
(after excepting thereout two tracts of land
sold and conveyed by Charles f. Hume to
Abby II. Hulme, by deed bearing date April
lst, A. d. 1875, one containing forty-four acres
and ten hundredths, and the other containing
thirty-four acresl one hundred and one acres
and s1xty-etght hundredths of an acre of land,
more or less. The same being part of the farm
OF h1ch Joseph Stokes died seized and in and
by his last will and testament, bearing date
October 10, 1910, and recorded in the surrogate's
page 635, devised the same to the children of
his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of George
Hulme, Jr., viz: Joseph s. Hume, Harriet s.
Hume, Charles +. Hulme and Caroline e.
Hulme, each being entitled to an equal undi-
v1ded one-fourth part, and the interest of
Hume by deed from Charles s. Kemble, sher-
in, dated August IL, 1871, and recorded in Book
OF deeds, page ISL, &C., and Harriet S
Hulme conveyed her interest to Charles f.
Hume by deed bearing date December rs,
1896, recorded In Book G, page 472, &C., and
Charles F. Hulme by deed bearing date April
Ist, 1875, thus making the said Charles F.
Hulme the sole owner thereof.
Seized as the property OF Julia NJ. Hulme,
executrtx, ct ais, defendants, taken in execu-
ton at the suit of the Chancellor of the State
by
JOSEPH S. FLEETWOOD,
+. B. LEWIS, Sol'r. Sheriff
Dated FEB 8, 1898. PRS adv. fee. $3.50
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-01

between the hours OF IL and O'Clock in the
afternoon of said day (to-wit at 2 o'clock), at
Benjamin W. Zelley's hotel, Mount Holly
N. j..
Ali the following tracts or parcels OF land,
situate in the township of Evesham. county
of Burlington arr state of New Jersey:
No. /. Beginning at a stone in the road lead
ing from Medford to Green Tree ana running
along said road in a northwesterly direction
TO g stone in said road corner to W. L. Browns
land; thence in northwesterly direction to q
stone in line of land late of Benjamin Mathis
thence southeasterly to stone corner to said
Mathis land and lands late of Isaac Webster
and Isaac Leeds in the middle of the public
road leading from Mount meeting house
thence along the middle of said road in
southeasterly direction to the place of begin
ming, containing fifteen and 36-l00 acres of
land more or less.
No. 2. Nearly adjoins No. l and adjoins
lands late of Amos Hewlings, Joseph w. Coop
er, Zebedee Wills, Mary Moore and others, and
contains eighteen and 64-l0O acres of land.
No. 3. Is a lot of land adjoining the west
side OF the above said road leading from
Medford to Green Tree and contains one ana
20-l00 acres.
The three above lots contains together thirty
five ana 20-l00 acres of land, and are the same
Homan by Ahab q. Lippincott and wife, by
deed dated march 10, 1888, and recorded in the
clerks office of Burlington county, in Book X
10 OF Deeds, page 1852. &C., in which deed said
several tracts are particularly described by
metes and bounds.
Seized as the property of George ID. Homan
defendant taken in execution at the suit OF
by
JOSEPH s. FLEETWOOD,
ROBERT s. GAsKILL, Sol'r, Sheriff
Dated Feb. A, 1888. ADV. tee 5000
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-01
FLORIDA.
Last Tour of the Season via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

Last Tour Of the Season via Pennsylvania
Railroad.
The last of the popular Pennsylvania
Railroad personally tours to
Jacksonville will leave New York and
Philadelphia by special train of Pullman
palace cars on Tuesday, March g.
Round trip tickets, valid to return ON
regular trains until May 81, 1898, and in
Guiding railway transportation in each di-
rection, and Pullman accommodations
Zone berth) and meals on special train
going, will be sold at the following rates ::
New York, $4,000: Philadelphia, $4S.00;
Canandaigua, $52.S5; Erie, $54.85; Wilkes
barre, $50.35; Pittsburg, $3.50; and at
proportionate rates from other points.
For tickets. itineraries, and full infor-
nation apply to ticket agents; Tourist
Agent, 1896 Broadway, New York Thorn
as Purdy, Passenger Agent Long Branch
District, 789 Broad Street, Newark, N. J. !;
Thos. E. Watt, Passenger Agent Western
District, Pitsburg, Pa. ; or address Geo W.
Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1898-03-01
STATE NEWS.

Mason Apgar, of Springtown, Warren
county, fell on board on a fence near
his home and ran two rusty nails in his
leg below his knee. He is in a critical
condition from blood poisoning.
The burned section of Atlantic City's
ocean promenade is now in course of re-
construction, and by Sunday all trace of
the recent fire, so far as the walk is con-
cerned. will have disappeared.
Abraham Browning Council, Jr o. U.
A. M, of Camden, has requested the Com
missioners of Public Instruction to have
the flags on public schools half-masted
for thirty days in respect for the warship
Names dead.
Charles Robinson, who escaped from
the Salem Jail on February 5th, and who
had three more months to serve, was re-
captured on Thursday at Wilmington. He
is now liable to be sentenced to three
years for jail-breaking.
The grocery store of H. 3. Frost, in
Midland Park, was burned Thursday night
An investigation showed that kerosene
and that it had been fred in several places
The damage was about $500.
After all expenses had been paid for
last Friday nights great reception and
ball by the Sixth Regiment, Camden,
there was balance of $500. The com
mittee divided the amount among these
six charities Children's Home, the Day
Nursery, Boys Parlor, Homeopathic Hos
pital, City Dispensary and West Jersey
Orphanage.
"A flag raising at the colored settle
ment of Matchtown, Thursday afternoon,
was the scene of lively row, ending in
the drawing of a razor by Joseph Cream
and the Disagreement of John Washing
toms face. The flag was being raised by
the Hobart Club and some little interfer-
ence by the Thomas B. Reed Club resulted
as above. Washington's jaw and cheek
were lacerated and an artery in the back
OF his neck cut.
The farm residence of William Poin-
sett, near Mantua, narrowly escaped being
destroyed by fire on Thursday. The flames
were seen issuing from the roof by boy
who informed Mrs. Poinsett that the place
was on fire. She thought the lad was
jesting, and replied, 'Put it out, then,
and the boy quickly assembled the stairs
and started to fight the flames. bucket
brigade was soon on the scene, and the
flames were extinguished after much diff
Guilty.
The trial of Captain Benjamin Griggs,
Collector of Middletown township, Mon
mouth county, for alleged malfeasance of
Office, was to have taken place on Thursday
In the first case Captain Griggs retracted
and pleaded non Vult, sentence being set
for the first Thursday in May. The other
case went over for the term on the ground
that Griggs' counsel had not had time to
prepare. The trial of the entire Board of