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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10
THE GREAT WAR CONCERT.
Last Nights Musical Event Was a Fine
Succese,


Success.
The war concert given at Harper's
theatre last evening proved a fine sue
cess from every point of view. To
Prof. &. X. Housed. under whose direc-
Ition it was arranged and conducted.
great credit is due, and it served, as
have so many occasions in the past. to
demonstrate Prof. Housel's ability in
chorus training. The program was a
triile lengthy but none seemed
to tire. 1t was of the good
old fashioned war concert order,
just such as delighted the boys in
blue and pleased the public generally.
The theatre was crowded, and appre-
citation of the numbers presented was
manifested in repeated eneores. Maj.
Hendershott, of Chicago, the drum
mer boy of the Rappahannock, "
and his son. were given an enthu-
siastic greeting on being pre-
sented by Mayor Medill, and their
different appearances throughout
the evening were attended by enthu-
siastic demonstrations of approval.
Miss Edith HOusel's cornet selec-
tons constituted a feature that added
to the artistic merit of the program.
Miss Housel's reception was highly
complimentary. Mrs. Horst Won Koeck-
ritz received.a deserved encore on the
rendition of The Sar Spangled Ban
ner, with chorus accompaniment.
Virgil Jacobs made hit as a juvenile
declaimer. Spencer Robinson, who
sang the Battle Cry of Freedom,
with male chorus accompaniment, was
greeted 10y a storm of applause and
the public appreciation of the city's
gifted tenor was attested in the hearty
recall he received. The flag drill
under the direction of Mrs. NJ. NJ.
Jacobs was one of the prettiest affairs
ever presented in Rock Island. Two
companies of young ladies attired in
natty white sailor costumes, one
set representing the United States
and the other Cuba, went through a
series of maneuvers that won the
highest measure of appreciation from
the audience. The same young ladies
also presented the manual of arms
under the direction of William Wal
tiers, exhibiting precision in military
training that organizations of long
drilling might well have felt proud of.
The ladies participating in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10
sI.5O to Peoria and Return. aI.5O.

Sunday, Aug. II, via Rock Island
& Peoria railway. Train leaves Rock
Island C.. h. !. IL p. depot at a. m,
Twentieth street depot at sol a. M.
Returning leaves Peoria at 1925 p. IN.
arrives Rock Island at 1920 p. M.
For tickets and detailed information
apply to ticket Office X. ]. &P.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10

The BUSY STOREA Of Western Illinois Eastern Iowa rec
ognze this store not only BUSY the best bus
est store this whole section Again you
are invited to share in great bargain distribution
81 FOuIard Silks SOC,

We have placed on sale about
thirty-six styles in fine Foulard Silks.
black and colors. including all this
seasons most desirable designs in
the 15c, ssc and 81 qualities. none re-
served, all week if they last.
Choice at 30 cents per yard. II l. unnecessary
" add that this i the most sensational Xix
Offering OF the season. Choice. per S0n
yard ................. ...................... JUL
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10
Dress Skirts.

Dress Skirts at prices you can't resist 50 cents
Black figured Dress Skirts. yelyeteen en-.
bound, good width. 1T. apiece VOC
S2.33 and e3.22.
Two lots OF black and colored Dress Skirts
made from goods retailing everywhere al
zoe TO q yard Six yards of goods In these
Skirts. do your own figuring. add the Innings
say nothing about cost of making and Won n
wonder how we got these Skirts 10 sell for
- 80 and s. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10
To Cleanse the system

Effectually yet gently, when costivs
or bilious, TO permanently overcome
habitual constipation, to awaken the
the kidneys and liver to a healthy
without irritating or weak
ening them, to dispel headaches,
colds or fevers, use Syrup of Figs.
made by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10

National Counsellor-Mrs.A Annie r.
Taneyhill, Akron, Ohio.
Mrs. White is now serving her third
term as national president and she has
been requested to accept the office
again, but Mrs. White says she is not
a believer in monopoly.
Mrs. Emily Clemens, of Canton,
Ohio. department president, and Mrs.
Josie A. Brugger, of Clyde, Ohio, past
department president, have arrived to
attend the encampment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10
Wash Goods EyeDf.

Another week of wonderful values.
We doubt If in the history of the Dry
Goods business in this vicinity has
there been such value giving in line
Wash Fabrics as You will lind here
this week.
AZ l2isc yard choice OF lsc and sc Cling
mans In this lot We include AL the fns.
french cinghams Slx Stripe Ginghams
couhle fold Scotch Madras. the seasons
choicest Shirt Waist materials lsc sni
ana -Sc goods all 80 al, a yard L.. tCiC
Up TO csc Values at Sc.
This lot includes Lawns orrandies pin,i,ies
Srcnadipes and Nainsook Checks that nave
been lsi.c 10 &C, lsc and sc yard Choice
designs IN light. medium AID dark colorinrs
surd low price of. q ward >'.''.''' -. &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10
NegHgee Shirts.

Mems Negligee Shirts, up to &c values. A7n
ab.-s.ss w
We have placed on sale delayed shipment of
mems fancy Percale aud Madras Negllgee
and Outing Shirts. Some with collars and
CUTS attached others with detached cuff,
and white bands. AL new desirable patti ernS
such as neat dressers would choose. s5c
aud s7c values. take your choice AZ
at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .............. 1sV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10

The veterans will visit Rock Island
arsenal tomorrow morning.
A large American flag floats from
the steeple of st. Joseph's church.
Col. W. 6. Cochran, of Sullivan.
and ex-Congressman T. j. Henderson.
OF Princeton, arrived last night.
Gen. X. &. Dyrenforth, of Washing
ton, ID. e., is a candidate for com
mander-in-chief succeeding Gen.
Street
Both the Union Veterans Union and
the Woman's Veteran Relief Union
are holding secret business sessions
this afternoon.
Miss Clara Hampton was the God
dess of Liberty in the parade. She
was surrounded by the Young ladies'
who gave the creditable drill last
night.
Gen. f. I. Knight, Nebraska depart
ment commander and his adiutant-
general, j. T. Hoffer. both of Omaha
and the latter former resident of
Rock Island, were callers at The AR
GUS office this morning.
The street decorations are the prom
erty of citizens and will he taken
down tomorrow or tonight, if the
weather is threatening. and preserved
for future occasions. An appropriate
time to use them will be when orr
boys come marching home.
Col. ID. l.. Lnehan. of Boston. is
one of the prominent veterans attend
ing the encampment. He is nephew
OF Mrs. Catharine Sullivan. Col
Linehan has been customs inspector
at Boston since the administration of
President johnson. by whom he was
appointed.
The court house is lastly decorated
as is the Carse block. A banner hangs
from the latter bearing the following
composed by Secretary Thompson, of
Continued on Fifth PAGE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10

$3.50 SILK Waists $I.44.
Astonishing reductions in prices
OF Silk Waists. Prices cut in two as
follows:
some fifteen SIX Waists made OF fancy fr.
ured striped aud plain Silks have CT "A
been SIS and IS 80. While they last Stff
&C Silk Waists sa..5.
About thirty Silk Waists. fine tafeta SilkS
cool figured lndias. stylish stripes and
ehecks - "a = and % values. drop 60 7E
$40 SILK Waists ss.s..
so Elk waists. Ss7 handsomcsi finest.
changeahle. checks and plain tAffetas
SHRED and corded effects. swell new plaios
ha>ket weavcS etc. s.qs. $50 - Is and
SO Waists. now drop to sis7 To "a OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10

Continued on Fifth Page.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-10
WOMAN'S UNION IN SESSION.
President White Calls 1t to Order In X.
+. Hall.

Z. Hall.
The national encampment of the
Woman 5 Veteran Relief Union was
called to order at X. p. hall, Carse
block, this morning, by Hortense
White national president. Commit
tees on credentials, memorials and
testimonials were appointed, and Mrs.
White delivered her annual address.
Mrs. Colcord, of Vinton, Iowa. was
obligated as member, in order that
she might organize union at Vinton,
The herald., 1898-11-01
ZelaYa's Message

NEW YORK, Oct. 3l.-The Worlds cor
respondent at Managua cables that Presi-
dent Zelaya, in his message to Congress,
called in extraordinary session, presents
clearly the Nicaraguan view of the situation,
shared in alike by the government and the
people. In substance he said:
Il shall give you an account OF promise
of a contract for the opening of an inter-
oceanic canal through our isthmus, granted
to Messrs CTagin and Eyre, representing a
respectable syndicate of American capital
lists. The government has formed a clear
and well-defined opinion that the Cardenas-
Menocal contract of March, 1887, has been
forfeited for non-fulfillment Of its most es-
sential claims, and for the abandonment of
work for nine consecutive years; but wish
ing to avoid annoying discussion that might
bring difficulties owing to the malice with
which some proceed where interests are at
stake, the government has eluded all trouble
by not declaring the forfeiture of that con-
tract, and by giving Messrs. Cragn and Eyre
a promise that shall take effect when the
pretended rights of the old contractors are
disposed of or completely extinguished
The promise made to Messrs. Cragin and
Eyre is based on the security of the reputa-
tion and standing of the parties we are deal
ing with, and on the deposit of 100000 in
gold. By comparing the contract Of 1887
with this one you will observe that this
future one is far superior. 1t is more prac'
ticable, vet encourages and assures better
foreign capital in undertaking so great an en-
terprise. 1t is also in many ways more ad.
vantageous to Nicaragua 1t is true the con-
tract of 1887 promises the canalization of the
Tipitpa River between lakes Managua and
Nicaragua, but Messrs. Cragin and Eyre offer
something more positive in line of inter
ocean transportation from the Atlantic to
the Pacific that shall be completed in three
years after the new company is organized"
The herald., 1898-11-01
CIVIL SERVICE LEAGUE
HAS HOPES THAT WILL NEVER
BE REALIZED
AN APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT
Mckinley Is Asked to Refrain From
Making More Places for Poll
ticians to Hold
Associated Press Special Wire

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l.-The Civil
Service Reform league has sent letter TO
the president, expressing the hope that he
will not, as reported in the public press,
withdraw a number Of places now filed by
civil service methods from the scope OF the
civil service rules. The letter says:
"1he league submits for your consldera-
efon the certainty that such changes, what
ever their motive, aud however they may be
explained by those by whom they are sug-
rested. will be greeted alike by the friends
and the enemies of the merit system as a
step backward-a step the more significant,
because it would be the first step backward
ayowedly taken by the executive branch of
the government since the civil service law
"Tbs merit system in our public admins
tration has proved it's worth, Experience
has shown that wherever the hostility of an
appointing or governing officer has not been
sonnel of the branches in which it has been
established, and has reduced the public ex-
pense; while in other branches where the
rule has not been applied the case has often
been notably the reverse,
"In the classified force Of the departmental
service at Washington alone during the Pc
riod from 1888 to 1896, the saving effected
annually through announced efficiency has
been estimated in the official reports of the
civil service commission at more than S3,-
0O0.000
1--WE believe that changes whereby posi-
tions and classes of positions are now re-
moved from the classified service will be ac-
cepted not only as a step backward. but as
proof that the system is not regarded by the
present administration as here, and here to
stay, and will inevitably awaken doubt as to
the sincerity of repeated declarations of the
party now dominant in national affairs that
the law establishing it shall be thoroughly
and honestly enforced and extended where
ever practicable"
The herald., 1898-11-01
Wouldn't Fight Hobson's Uncle

General Johnstone Jones, the ex-Confed-
crate Democrat who addressed the Repub.
icans of Fullerton last Saturday night, was
practicing law in Ashevile, N. c., about
thirteen years ago. In 1854 or 1885 new
stock Of law was to be voted upon at the fall
session of the state legislature, and the
Democrats of the Asheville district were
divided on the bill which was to be intro
duced, and General Jones was the nominee
of one faction of the party for the legisla.
ture, and Richmond Pearson, an uncle Of
the famous Hobson and the gentleman for
whom Hobson is named, was nominated by
the other side. The campaign was hotly
contested on either side, and just before the
election Pearson challenged Jones to fight
a duel, but Jones rightfully declined, giving
his reason for SO doing, which was that Pear.
son was rich man, and should he pear
SOM be killed he would leave only wife
who was amply provided for, while if he
(Jones) should fall in the duel he would
leave wife and children who were not so
well provided for financially. But the cleo
tion resulted in walk-over for Pearson.
dependent candidate for congress, but was
to congress on an independent ticket, and
Richmond Pearson is today serving his
second term in congress, being elected the
second time on the Republican ticket.
When Jones and Pearson made the big
political fight for the legislature they were
Democrats, but both are now under the
banner of the Republican party. Jones is
now practicing law in Los Angeles, and
Pearson, when not in congress, is at his
palatial home on Knob hill, in Asheville.
N. C.-Fullerton Tribune
The herald., 1898-11-01
IMPORTANT and TRUE
AMERICANS NOT NEEDED IN
PORTO RICO
The Immigrant Not Provided With
Money Is Tolerably Certain to
Starve to Death

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l.-The following
report from Mr.. Hanna, American consul
as Porto Rico, has been received by the
assistant secretary of state and will be of
interest to persona contemplating migra-
ton to that island. In his report Mr.. Han
ma says:
Il am convinced the young men seeking
work or positions of any kind should not
come to Porto Rico. Such persons as clerks,
carpenters, mechanics and laborers of all
grades should stay away from Porto Rico.
No American should come to Porto Rica
expecting to strike it rich and no persons
should come here without plenty of money
to pay board bills and have enough to take
them back to their homes in the United
States. This is a small island, has popu-
lation of about a million people and is the
most densely populated country in the
world There are several hundred thousand
working Porto Ricans ready to fill, the va
cant jobs and at low price. There may
come a time after the laws of the United
States are applied by congress to the island
that this will be good place for American
capital and for Americans to do business,
but even then a man should have plenty of
money who expects to make business sue
cess in Porto Rico. deem it important that
the department cause this suggestion to be
made public through the newspapers of the
country"
The herald., 1898-11-01
JUVENILE ROBBERS
A Trio Steals Rig and Escapes From
an Officer

Robbie and Johnnie Dorff of Santa Mon
lea, aged and II years, were locked in the
county Jail yesterday, with charges of
grand larceny against them. The young
sters and third boy, who is still at large,
have caused the various officers through
out the county considerable trouble and
anxiety. Last week the trio stole horse
and buggy, so it is alleged, from NJ. K.
Barretto of Santa Monica and ran away
with the outfit.
On Saturday they were discovered at San
Fernando, and a deputy constable recog-
nized the horse and took them into GUS
tody. He ordered the boys to drive over
to livery stable, while he walked by the
side of the buggy, his intention being to put
the lads in jail and later return them to
Santa Monica, where warrants for their
arrest had been issued. The boys evident
ly knew that something was doing, for
without warning they whipped up the
horse and sent the animal tearing down the
road, leaving the deputy behind, swearing
In the middle of the road.
The officer soon got rig and started In
pursuit. He overhauled them near Roscoe
station, famous in local criminal annals
from the fact of two train robberies hav-
ing been committed at that point. The
boys saw the officer and deserted their rig,
took to the bushes, which grow very thick
at that place. The officer was unable to
discover the youngsters, so returned to San
Fernando with the rig. The Dorff boys
managed to reach home yesterday, and
were taken into custody by Constable Mey-
ers. They will be examined at Santa Mon
lea this week.
The herald., 1898-11-01
BOUNDARY QUESTIONS
Argentina and Chile Will Settle With
out Fighting

NEW YORK, Oct 3l-A dispatch to the
Herald from Santiago, Chile, announces that
the protest about the protocol establishes
that in case the conference of the commits
sions is without result ench country will
appoint one commissioner, who will tx the
boundary of Puma according to the treaty
of 1896.
1t is announced the Chilean President will
require Congress to announce that Puma was
proclaimed Chilean territory. Next Mon
day the Chilean Congress will discuss the
protocol, which will shortly afterwards be
submitted to the Argentine Congress. Both
will approve it.
The Chilean committee will be composed
as follows:
Enrique San Friuante, Eulogia Altma-
rano, Enrique Maciver, Enrique De Putron
and Eduardo Matte.
The Argentine government will appoint
General Mitre, General Victorica, Bernardo
Irogoyen, the Governor of Buenos Ayres
Province; Joseph Urubru, formerly Presi.
dent, and Juan Jose Romero. When all
is concluded there will be manifestation of
Argentine-Ch Chilean friendship, with the par
ticipation OF the army and navy of both
countries. The Presidents Rocq and Err
rasuriz will meet at Mendoza. The latter
will probably 60 to Buenos Ayres.
A dispatch to the Herald from Valpar
also says:
Argentine has accepted United States
Minister Buchanan, proposed by Chile to
act as final arbitrator in the Puma question
The Chilean Arbitration Commissioners
going to Buenos Ayres will start as soon SIS
Congress approves the protocol next week
The Chilean Commissioners carry instruc-
tions to promote commercial and industrial
negotiations with the Argentine chambers.
It is finally directed that 5000 men will be
added to the regular army next year.
The herald., 1898-11-01
CRUISER MARIA TERESA
ON THE WAY NORTH UNDER HER
OWN STEAM
Some Other Vessels May Be Raised but
Vizcaya and oquendo Cannot
Be Saved

NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-A special to the
Herald from Caimanera, says:
The former Spanish cruiser, the Mar a
Teresa, which was sunk during the battle
with Cerveras fleet and raised under the
direction of Naval Constructor Hobson,
sailed for Hampton Roads last night. She
is being towed by the Vulcan and Merritt.
and is being conveyed to Cape Maysi by the
Cincinnati and Leonidas.
A dispatch from Santiago de Cuba says:
The work of raising the Spanish cruiser
of Santiago harbor, is about to begin. The
task is comparatively easy. Work on the
Cristobal Colon continues, but much diff
Guilty is found in using the pontoons on ac-
count of the heavy seas.
Edward Sulner and Peter Flint, represent
ing the Helen Gould war relief and the Lip
ton fund committees, have arrived here with
$4,000 worth of goods and medical supplies
for distribution.
The herald., 1898-11-01
CONVERTED COOLIES
Philadelphia Cinnamon Organized as
Naval Reserve

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 3l.-Philadel.
phia is to have the first Chinese naval con.
tingent ever organized in the United States
Missionary Frederick Poole, acting in
conjunction with Lee Toy, the Mayor OF
Chinatown, has called a meeting of celestials
in the Chinese Y. NJ. C. A., when an organi.
cation to be known as Uncle Sans Chinese
Naval Reserves" will be formed When the
peace jubilee was suggested, Mr.. Poole de.
termined that his charges should be repre-
sented in the column on civil day. Mr.
Poole uniformed and equipped the pupils
OF his mission as marines. Thirty eight
white clad celestials marched in the parade
The company carried banner with the in
scription:
1--WE helped Dewey" and on the cap OF
each man was the name of Admiral Dewey's
flagship. About forty Cinnamon have al
ready expressed their determination to join
the reserves and be uniformed in white duck
jackets, brown canvas leggings and caps OF
the regular naval pattern and armed with
Melford rifles and naval cutlasses.
The herald., 1898-11-01
An Adverse Opinion

NEW YORK, Oct. 3l.-A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
Government officials familiar with the
terms of the contract between the Maritime
Canal Company and the Nicaragua govern
ment do not agree with the view of President
Zelaya as announced in his message to the
Nicaraguan Congress that the contract for
the construction of the canal has already
been forfeited.
The contract has another year to run, ac-
cording to the authorities here and the
understanding is that the contract just made
with the new company admits as much, in
that the new contract does not take effect
until October next, when the engagement
with the Maritime Company expires. Before
the new agreement will be effective, it will
be necessary to have it ratified by the Near
aguan Congress and the Costa Rican Legis-
lature. As the relations between Costa Rica
and Nicaragua are not friendly. it is proba-
BILE that the new company will have consld-
cradle trouble in finally negotiating the new
contract.
The question of the construction of the
Nicaragua Canal will be made a special
feature of the Presidents annual message
to Congress. He will urge in the strongest
terms government aid in the construction OF
the canal To what extent the President
will favor a government contract will depend
upon the terms gf the new contract which
are not yet officially known here.
The herald., 1898-11-01
WHO Is G. w. ANDERSONP
An Eccentric Swede Who Has Been
Doing the Hotels

G. w. Anderson, quiet, simple-appear
ing Swede, has succeeded in doing elabor
| ately what many sharp-witted men havt
tried with the sole result of landing them
selves behind the bars-and Anderson is
free man today. 1t was his clumsiness, real
or affected, which shielded him against the
penetrating gaze of the watchful hotel
clerks.
Anderson registered on the sth day, of
October at Hotel Lindsay as G. w. Ander-
son, Los Angeles. He had no baggage,
which circumstance, as rule, would have
debarred him from credit, but something
about his appearance gave him prestige, and
day and half, taking meals, and then failed
to come back.
On the 18th Anderson appeared at Hotel
Lincoln, and, having registered as before,
preferred $50 to be changed. Mrs. Pascoe,
wife of the proprietor, could not make the
change. The bluff gave Anderson prestige,
and he stayed week. at the end OF which
time he again dropped from sight. ;.
Mrs. Pascoe, happening to be dining at
the Van Nuys Sunday evening. espied An.
derson at one of the tables. She informed
Manager Potter of his character, and the
clerk requested room rent in advance.
That's all right" said Anderson, 'Tll
get it,"
But he didn't get it and could not be found
yesterday. when Nr. Tascoe OF the Llncoln
hotel went in search of him.
Anderson is described as a short, thick
set, very light-aired and foridfaced man
of about 40, quiet in disposition and most So
ciable. He has been q tailor and informed
the Lincoln manager that he was working
for George Taylor, the tailor. Mr.. Taylor
says he wished to employ him, but Ander.
son never came to work. How many small
hotels and other boarding places Anderson
may have beaten can only be conjectured
upon the supposition that he must have
put up somewhere during the time when he
was not at the above-named hostelries.