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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
LINCOLN ESCAPED.
A Vain Attempt to Inoculate Him With
Smallpox In 1861.

Smallpox In 1851.
During the exciting period of 1861
great fears were entertained for the
safety of the president, and every pre-
caution was taken TO insure his person
al protection.
One morning there appeared at the
White House a woman, closely yelled,
demanding an immediate interview
with Mr.. Lincoln. Approaching Mes
senger Perkins, who guarded the door
Of Mr.. Lincoln's private Office, the Wis
itor make known her request and plead
ed earnestly that she be admitted 20
personal interview. The doorkeeper's
orders were, however, very strict, and
finding her eloquence all in vain she
finally compromised by confiding her
message to the courteous but firm EN-
ployee. Taking him to one side, the
yelled lady seized both his hands in hers
and tenderly rubbed them as she ex-
tracted promise that he would imIne-
Ciately deliver her request TO the presi
dent. Perkins was almost overcome by
a most peculiar odor that appeared to
emanate from his companion and has
tened to get rid of her without creating
n scene.
No sooner had he accomplished this
than he confided to one of the official
household the effect produced upon him.
while in conversation with the impor-
tunate visitor. a physician who was
present promptly OWNED the truth and
instituted search for the woman, when
it was learned that she had driven rap
idly away in carriage, and all trace
was lost. Perkins was Immediately or
dered to return to his home and await
developments
Within the usual period he was taken
ill with one of the worst cases of viru-
lent smallpox ON record, and for weeks
lay at the point of death. Upon his re-
covery the faithful messenger, whose
devotion to duty doubtless saved the life
of the president, was appointed by Mr..
Lincoln to n permanent position on the
clerical force of the war department.
Washington Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04

acceptance Of our last proposition relat-
ing TO the acquisition OF the Phillip mes.
On the other hand they do not expect
| an unequivocaI rejection. What is like
~ to occur is that the Spanish commits
Stoners will come in with a counter
proposition, the basis OF which probably
will be a considerable increase in the
gum Of money to be paid 20 the Spanish
government for the Philippines This
viii open a way to negotiations on that
subject, and inasmuch as the commits
sioners spent about six weeks consider
Ing the sections of the protocol dealing
with Cuha and Porto Rico 1t is reason
able to believe that at least a few days
may be properly allowed for the dis
cBSsion Of the Philippines. In short il
may be said that the officials here do
not expect a final breach of relations
between the commissioners to occur to
day. Notwithstanding the comments Of
unfriendly European newspapers in that
line.
New York. Nov. A dispatch to The
Evening Post from Paris says: The
reported rupture of peace negotiations
between Spain and the United States
is not credited in the French foreign
office. France willingly will serve as an
intermediary in the hope of putting
Spain under permanent moral as well
as financial obligations. thus strength
ening her own position in the European
Balance Of power. Paris and Brussels
bankers are taking active interest in
the question of Spanish debts. The
Spanish members of the commission are
offended by the curtness of the memCran-
randum Of the American claims.
THE American members probably Will
welcome a change in the Spanish side
as they are not a match in legal sub
leties for Senior Montero Rios. Whether
there is a rupture today or not Senior
Sagasta is likely to continue to dictate
the negotiations. I have high authori-
~ for demonstrating the course of the
first dispute over the American inter-
probation of the third article of the
protocol and the claims upon the Philip
pines for war indemnity as inconsistent
with the previous articles, and also with
the original diplomatic correspondence
Camhon and Patenotre.
''Senor Sagasta will say that he con-
siders that Porto Rico is a sufficient
indemnity. In the second place, if nom
suited, he will proceed to put a value
upon the Philippines far in excess of
any possible war indemnity, on the
ground that Germany and England. or
even France, would offer terms higher
than the Americans take as the basis
Of negotiations. He viii plead that no
Spanish ministry could live if they ac-
cepted the American terms. AS a third
step he would resign office, leaving the
negotiations to begin over again under
a Conservative ministry. Thus a speedy
termination of negotiations is not eX-
pected. The commissioners are renting
apartments outside the hotel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
Administrators Notice.

Estate OF Jeremiah LeQuatte. deceased
The undersigned, 'conservatOr and ex-ofii-
clio administrator of the estate of Jere-
miah lie Quatte, late of the county OF
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased.
hereby gives notice that he Will appear
before the county court of Rock Island
county. ut the county court room, in the city
of Rock Island, 1t the January term. on the
first Monday in January next. at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested TO attend, for the
purpose OF having the same ad justed.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
QueSted to make immediate payment 10 the
undersigned.
Dated this ssth day OF October, A. D. Is9s.
J II. FOSTER Conservator and Ex-officio Ad-
ministrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04

Broadly speaking, the essential differ
ence between merchant ships and war
ships is that the former are designed to
carry their loads or principal portions
thereof low down in the hold, whereas
warships have to carry their heavy bnr-
dens of armor and armament high up
on their sides
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
Consideration.

Clerk have been in your employ
now going on five years, and 1 am get
ting the same salary started with.
Proprietor-I know it, but every time
that I've made up my mind to cut you
down or discharge you something haS
reminded me Of your wife and little
ones at home, and SO just couldn't do
it. There, my man, you see 1 have a
heart as well as head. -Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.
Estate of Marie stempel. deceased.

The undersigned having been appointed ad-
mlnlstrator of the estate OF Marie Stempel
late of the county OF Rock Island, state
OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that he Will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, ut the county
court room. in the city of Rock Island, at the
December term the first Monday in De-
cember next. at which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested To attend, for the purpose Of haV
ing the same ad lusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 2d day OF October, A. D. 1893.
FREDERICK w. STENPEI- Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04

The mushroom g life is measured by
hours, but it fiourishes long enough for
an insect to hang its egg on the edge Of
the umbrella" and for the egg to be-
come an insect ready to colonize the
next "silvez button" that pushes up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
TIE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.


Chicago. Nov. 5.
Following We're the quotations on the
| Board of Trade today:
na Wheft~ oP 5sn High L sSM Close Csc
May ...-..... .67A .675s 81 81
December =. .s2H 1925 80 .821s
May ......... 1875 .S4A 1875 1875
R Rsy :: : az s 81: s ss 4.
RecemOer 5s 81 500 % 5s g 500 % ).
December -. 40 As 40 4.95
Produce: Butter - Extra creamer-
les, 21hQ22c per ID; extra dairies. 1S@
19c; fresh packing stock, 11Q12c. Eggs
Fresh stock, 18c per doz. Live PouI-
533Q61ac; ducks, 61kQ7c; geese, $5.ocQ
500 per doz. Potatoes-Good to choice,
29635c per blu. Sweet Potatoes-Jer-
seys. S2.eo42.S5 per bbl Apples-Com-
berries-Wisconsin Bell and Bugle,
s6.5096.75 per Dbl.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, Nov. 3.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
41,O00; sales ranged at S2.50Q3. for
pigs, S3.20a3.621z for light, $3.20q3.35 for
rough packing, $3.30d3.70 for mixed, and
s3.35Q3.70 for heavy packing and ship
ping lots. 1attle-E1StlInattl receipts
for the day, 10000; quotations ranged
q S5.35 T5.75 choice to extra steers. $4.75
0530 good to choice do, $4,000 SOS for
fair to good. S4.10G4.75 common to me-
dunn do. S4.00d445 butchers steers,
S4.O06530 fed western steers, S2S0GI4c0
stockers $4.0004.50 feeders, $1.75I4.o0
COWS, S260lD4 so heifers. s.. 5eGf.z5 bulls,
oxen and stays. 81. s0GIA15 Texas steers.
$36OTf55 grass western steers. $2.75G
40 western cows and heifers. and 500
77-25 veal calves. Sheep and Lambs
Estimated receipts for the day. IA .0OG:
quotations ranged at $3-z5a1z-45 west
erns. S2.7564.60 natives, and S3.75Q SO
lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Wheat-Steady; No. 1 northern, 6s1kc;
No. northern. 65IE d67c. Oats-High-
er; 26d2Tzc. Rye-Higher; No. l. &C
Barley-Higher; No. 2. 4sq4s1zc; sam
Local Markets.
Corn-35c
OatS-Z3c
Hay-Timothy, IS; Wild s497.
POtatOes-New. Zoe
Butter-Fsir 70 choice, lie; fresh creamery
&c
Eggs-l7c
Chickens Spring. &c per pound
Ducks-Sc per pound
TuFi-eys-Aiiye. sc Fer pound.
COaI-Soft, IOc.
Cattle Butchers pay for corn fed steers,
s45z05' COWS and heifers5 3sz95; ca YES, Use
Sheep-4Gihc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
HOW THEY FEEL AT WASHINGTON.
Another Paris Account of the Situation
What Sagasta VIII Do

Washington. Nov 4--By way OF prep
aration for what may happen at the
meeting OF the peace commissioners in
Paris today. il may be said that the
officials here have no idea that the
Spanish reply viii be an unconditional
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL
~ way-Tfckets can be- purchased or baggage
checked at X d Twentieth street depot, or
O q P depot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
nrst street, Frank II Plummer. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
OF THE DONS
Alleged Reasons Why They Will
Withdraw from the Paris
Peace Conference
GIVEN, az STATED, ON AUTHORITY.

| Arguments They VIII Present to Back Up
Their Case-washIngto Administration
Not Afraid OF the Rupture. However.
! Now, but Expect More DIscussion-Sa-
Easta's Idea of Sufficient Indemnity
Philippines To BE offered TO the Highest
Bidder.
| London, Nov. 4.-The Paris CORE
| spondent of The Times, who repudiates
| as "calumny'' charges of hostility to-
ward the United States contained in
| letters he has been receiving from
Americans for some time. says. tele-
| graphing yesterday: II have always
been sincere admirer OF the grandeur,
enterprise, activity and fertilitysof the
United States, but have expr69fed the
regret shared by all friends or peace
and liberty al seeing the United States
enter the path of conquest which leads
to militarism. and sooner or later in a
republic ends by the establishment Of
an armed oligarchy, dangerous TO social
equilibrium and individual liberty, as
seen in France today"
Can Neither Accept Nor Refuse.
Proceeding to protest against the
crushing harshness Of the Draconic
conditions imposed upon Spain as the
Il understand that at tomorrow's sit
ting the Spanish commissioners will
reply teXtually as follows: 1t is i'm
possible for us either to accept or refuse
the conditions the United States i'm
pose. We do not desire to declare n
formal rupture. because II would oblige
Europe to run the risk of beholdins the
humiliatinE spectacle of an American
fleet bombardinE European shores. We
do not intend to furnish America with
preteNt for the realization of such an
act; but we cannot subscribe to dictates
which are not in conformity with the
stipulations adopted in the common
agreement that terminated the war.
Explain Why They Withdraw.
1--WE withdraw because we do not feel
we have a right to sign the abdication
sought to be imposed upon US. We
withdraw leaving public conscience and
history to judge the act of violence of
which we are the subject; ard although
we are unfortunately convinced that
our attitude will have no effect upon
the minds of our conquerors, we cannot
assume any other, because by accepting
the conditions imposed we should be-
come accomplices in an injustice and a
violation OF International law, to which
we may submit but in which II is i'm
possible to ask us to take any share OF
responsibility
Comments of The Times.
The Times. commenting editoriaIIy
upon the dispatch of its Paris CORE
spondent. says: The American de-
mands may possibly be hard. but we
cannot indorse the statement that they
are in violation OF the protocol. Nor is
it altogether to be regretted, even from
the SPANISH point of view that Spain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04
Comments of The Times.

The Times. commenting editorially
upon the dispatch of its Paris corre-
spondent. says: THE American de-
mands may possibly be hard. but we
cannot indorse the statement that they
are in violation OF the protocol Nor is
it altogether to be regretted, even from
the Spanish point of view, that Spain
should be relieved OF the heavy burden
of restoring Spanish dominion in the
Dbi1fuDipas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-04

Passenger trains leave I d Moline
avenue) depot Eve (5I minutes earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, all other trains
daily excegt Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-04
HISTORY AND REVELATION
An Unexpected Discovery Made in
 This City Lately.

This is a local political story, the finale of which is put in print for the first time Two years ago Thomas E. Flannigan was a candidate on the republican ticket of this county for the legislature. He electrified frequent audiences during the campaign with his Irish eloquence, and the result on the south side especially was amazing. It was discovered on the night of the election that Mir Flannigan had maintained Q pace that a frightened wolf could not keep. He had appar- entity beaten Private James Goodwin by four votes and had broken what would otherwise have been solid delegation from this county. For three weeks Mir. Flannigan was vic torious politician and began outlining the sort of legislation he was going to introduce into the Nineteenth. Dur ing the same three weeks Private James Goodwin went ur and down cursing the recalcitrant democrats and saying that they could never be counted upon to hold together at crit ical moments. For elective purposes a majority of four is as good as a thousand But that is theory and
 
 majority invites a contest and in this case one ensued. While the recount was going on Mir Flannigan was con fident and Private James Goodwin was only expectant, but rather hope ful, for the count was being superin tended by that distinguished authenti- cian, Captain J. L. B. Alexander. Before the end of the recount MT. Flannigan's majority was annihilated and on it's late site small one was erected to Private Goodwin.
 The result was whispered into MT. Flannigan's ear while he was arguing a case in court. He suddenly sat down in the nearest chair and almost in a faint. Private Goodwin went into the Nineteenth and distinguished him. self MT Flannigan went out into the dark world a disappointed man.
 All this is history. The rest of the story is revelation. Within the last few days persons have been going over the polling lists, not for the purpose of finding unproftabie mis- takes, but with the object of forming 3 probable estir,ate of the vote in the various hrecints at the coming elec- tion At last a more than cursory notice was taken of the figures. It was found that serious errors Of ad- dition had occur' cd and that one such error if it had not been made would have given MT Flannigan majority of thirty-six. For manifold reasons he will not institute a con- test. The Nineteenth legislature is a thing of the past, unless a special ses- sion should be called. Then Private James Goodwin is now a brave Rough Rider" To summon him back here now as a contestee would be little less than a friendly act toward Spain.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-04

cape and recapture of the dogs. the payment of more bounties upon them and the ultimate bankruptcy of the ciry.
 Councilman Sanders believed it would be better to hire a couple of men, or better still, couple of active kids to go around and catch the dogs.
 They would get licked twenty times a day" said Marshal Hooker. unless they had a bodyguard of police" The council decided, though, that the dogs must go. It was resolved to give no tfce by publication that on and after August 20 all untagged dogs would be captured. and killed The manner Of killing will be decided upon by execu- ton day.
 Several other matters e less in portance were talked about.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-04
MARKET REPORTS.
LOCAL PRODUCE MARKET
Wholesale Prices Current.

EGGS. BUTTER AND CHEESE. EGGS+Ranch, per dog. 171k@2O. BUTTER-Ranch. per ID, 20@25; north- ern creamery. per tb. 25; Maricopa cream cry, g.
 CHEESE-Eastern. full cream, per To, la01a1s: home. 11a12.
 BEANS-Per cwt., small white, S75@ t.00; Lady Washington. 3.75Q4.00: D nks. 4.0cQ4.25; Lima, 5.0095.25. POTATOES, ONIONS AND VEGETA-
 BLES.
 POTATOES-New potatoes. 1.7a@2.o0. ONIONS-Per cwt.. Le6Q1 S5.
 VEG EGETABLES-Beets, per cwt.. 125 egg plant. per fb. Sc: green chili. per ID, Sc; carrots. per cwt-, 175; evaporated cElils. per lb, 25; green onions, per doz punches, 20; lettuce, per dog. heads, 1OQ ia; radishes, per dog. punches, 9; son. ach. per doz., 25;summer squash, per box. 65; artichokes. 60@75 per dog; aspar- agus. per ID. 10; rhubarb. per 10. [; cu- cumbers, per box, 60; tomatoes, per ID. 3G4.
 DRIED FRUITS. NUTS. RAIsINS. RAIS1NS-London layers, per box, I75 loose. per lb, 4Q51a; seedless Sultanas, 91s@1O. DRIED FRUITS Apples. evapo.ated fancy. per ID, lO@11; peaches. fancy. i4@ 5: choice. 612@1; pears. fancy evaporated, 71e: plums, pitted choice, s; prunes. choice. 712; fancy, 91z@1O. NUTS-Walnuts, paper shells, 10@12 fansy softshells, 12@121s; hard shells, S1s 9Q10: oceans, S@1O; filberts, S@10; Braz;ls, i0@12; phones, 1@12: peanuts eastern roasted. 11@12; raw. S49; home raw, 79S; roasted. 10Q11.
 FRESH FRUIT AND BERRIES. Lemons, per case, S.75QlOO; oranges, St. Michaels, 3.00Q3.25; peaches, 412@6 per lb; watermelons. pr dog, 7591.25; extra charge for crate and barrels: canteloupes and rnuskmelons, 35e075 per dog. Strawberries, Arizona Everbearing, per ID basket. 15; black berries, per basket, i5; Kelsey Japan plums, 5.
 Grapes, Thompson Seedless, and Seed less Sultanas, 75Q90 per crate; Muscats. 5 per crate.
 FRESH MEATS.
 Beef, per ID, $; veal, per ID, S's; nut
 GRAIN AND HAY. NHEAT-Per celltal for shipping. 1.-O9 HaY-Psr ton. alfalfa. S0o- ROLLED RARLEY-1.50.
 FLOUR AND FEED STUFFS. FLOUR-Per bbl focal extra roller pro- cess. 800; graham, PTS per cwt; whole wheat flour, 2.50 per cwt.
 CORN MEAL-White, 2.25 ger cwt; yellow, 2.50 per cwt. FEED sTUFFS-Bran. per ten, 15.O1; relied barley. 1.15 per sack.
 POULTRY AND GAME. POULTRY-Hers, good heavy per dog. 1. .75Q5.50: spring chickens, 4.0G014. 50; fancy Pekin ducks, 5.5G@7.00; turkeys, live, per 1b. E.
 HIDES, WOOL AND TALLOW. HIDES-Dry, as they run, per iD, P: kip. 10; calf, II; bull, ,.
 WOOL-Nominal.
 TALLOW-Per ID. No. 1, %.
 PROVISIONS. BACCN-Breakfast, fancy, per 10, 10Q HAAIs- -1O1z@1oA for medium; 1OG1o3z for large.
 DRY SALT PORK-Per ID, SAGS15. LARD-Kettle rendered leaf, SIS 4.50. los 555, 5s 5.60, $ 565.
 HONEY AND BEESWAE- HONEY-Cornb in frames, per D, 10: strained, per case, BOO
 BEFSWAX-Per n, 22GeE
 LIN NESTOCk. HOGS-Per cwt, 334.
 CATTLE-Prime steers, per cwt, 4-cGQ i.10: cows and heifers, 3.25; sheep, weth- CTS, per fb. 4: ewes, 31a; lambs, ,.
 COFFEES AND SUGARS. 7 COFFEES-Rfos, 13015; Central Amer can, 1S@GO: Peaberry, 2cG22: Mocha and Java, 30@3l: ArbuclIles, 12.50@12.S0 a case. SJTGARS-Granulated caner per cwt, 7.00617. 15: cube. 7ss@7!s; powdered. 714; C. 534 per fb-
Arizona republican., 1898-08-04

When wear begins to exceed repair Tn your body you are going to fall sick. The signs of it are: Loss of flesh paleness. weakness. nervousness. etc. me repair needed is food. You think you eat enough, and yet you feel that you wear out more tissue, energy. nerve force, that your blood makes for you. The difficulty is that you do not digest enough. And this is so serious 1t is worth sitting down seriously to tmnk about If you can't digest what you eat, take few doses of Shaker Digestive Cordial The effect of it will be to increase your flesh and make you feel stronger. You won't fall sick. Proof that it is in control of your repair apparatus. It's easy enough to test this for yourself. Take a few bottles of Shaker Digestive Cor dial
 Sold by druggists at 10 cents to s1 per bottle.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-04
BoMBARDMENT OF COLD sPR1N
Shells Fired by Cadets in Practice Fell
 Into the Village

Matteawan. N. Y. Aug. 3.-The people of Cold Spring village, near here. moved about today without fear of bonn bard ment by the West Point Cadets at sea- coast battery pracice. For this they give the credit to Capt. Henry Metcalf, re- tired army officer. He wrote to the sec retary of war protesting against the danger to which the village was at times exposed because of the target practice of the cadets. and he received word yesterday that the practice would be stopped.
 Cold Springs lies directly across the river from West Point. The seacoast battery is about a mile distant. The target is situated on the side of Crow Nest. Shells fired from the big guns have sometimes rebounded from the rocky sids of the mountain into the streets of Cold Spring. The last time the cadets had firing practice pieces of shell weigh ing from 55 to 70 pounds fell in the heart of the village. Previous to that time shells that did not explode fell into Cold Spring and were afterward dug out. having penetrated a distance of eight and ten feet into the earth.
Arizona republican., 1898-08-04
BIG MINING DEAL.
The Congress Gold Company Acquires
 a Most Promising Property.

Prescott, Ariz., Aug. 3.-(Special. .)- The Congress Gold company has ac- quired the Brinley group of mines in the Big Bug district and will begin the work of development in a day or two. These mines are on the line of the new Big Bug railroad not more than 2,C00 feet from the track The main shaft is down sixty-five feet and a solid mass of iron and copper sul- phides has been opened which carries gold and silver as well as large per centage of copper. The mines are re- garded by experts as among the most promising in the territory.
 Attention was directed to them a few weeks ago by the fact that the iron in a shovel and a pick there were left in the main shaft a short time was found to have been turned into copper by the action of the water in the shaft. F. M. Murphy and B. B. Gage of the Congress Gold company were induced to examine the property and they were so well pleased with it that arrangements were perfected to .ake it over.
 Development will be pushed. There is no doubt in the minds of those con- versant with the situation that the mines will turn out to be a magnif1- cent property.
 The opening of the Big. Bug road this fall is certain to result III great activity in the Big Bug anu adjacent lyoId 8 le pe4IoM 9q ol meql sIqeuo ol uonglIodsueIl dgeqo IoI 5up!eM sIg s9u!m euy Hugu 9I9qM 'slo!Ils!p