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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12
CAPTAINS, MAJORS AND
0L0NEl s 0tIIETED

/ CAPTAINS, MAJORS AND
0UlETED.
Vessman Stem mons, of
says that the present
conflict with Spain pre-
Pportunity for the "home-
plains, Majors and Colo
II their titles quieted. y
hmons has a good rig hit
Ps suggestion because he
rom The "Home made
R'Onels, and while too old
Pup arms, is an able law
y practice, and all such of
Eiass as desire to have "ti-
Would do well to call
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12

HAVANA, April I2.-There still over 600 Americans in
panic stricken the British Consulate for
lection rumored that the volunteers going to
massacre British proconsu assured them protection
Erasus Wilson, American dentist published letter in La
Lucia against of Spain which he is certain
nothing will happen to him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12
SPANISH TROOPS
And SPANS Fleet Will be Concentrated at
the Canary Islands.

Telegram
WASHINGTON, April II, denomination has been
ceved report Spain will large force of troops the
Canaries her principal fleet will be concentrated in the
tiers of these Islands Maria Theresa and Chstobal
Colon which Cape Verde Islands, accompanied by
Transports thousands of troops for the Canary Island
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12
D TOO MUCH
Id Denies RESPONSE
|or the purchase of
e Merimac'

\, April p, The Naval
hillary Cruisers issued
this morning that It
n do With the buying
Isbip Merimac for col
!, stating that the price
ks4, 900, in excess Of the
Ech the vessel sold at
|eral years ago w VI.
he was repaired making
b s192, 600. The goy-
Ii s342, 900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12
SAILED To SEA.
The Flying Squadron Already at Sea
Offers Send Mementoes Ashore.

ORR POINT CoMFoRr April II, (244 p. m)-The flying
squadron is already at sea- medals and other memen-
ashore to friends They have spent the last few
DAYS saving goodbye their and other relatives at the motel
here Scy spent last night ashore but Doafoeo ms
flagship Brooklyn this morning
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12
nna In Emgy.

zeHioo April 12-sen-
will be hanged IN ef1igy
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12
HER VESSEL.
/ Boat Brought From
the Waters This
Morning.
league Special.

5I.eague speclaI'
i, April y, (2:44 p. n.y.
Stie line transport Min
FOm London brought a
Ii boat for the United
/ this morning. British
from Europe brought 20
hunition for fire guns of
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1898-04-12
A CONSPIRACY
Discovered to Asssassinate Ii Hung Chang

scipps- Telegram
SHANGHAI April PA formidable conspiracy mas oeen
discovered the palace to asassnate Il hung Shahs anu ~
;o officials The Manchus them OF seng Sha " uSsa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
MCCABE'S

Beginning today nauguae Cycle Show in our
I9 eighteenth
M S 1 % tine little folks up to wheels
sna show complete bicycles equipped mems
a1 $50 a. 30 others at $780, others $sS u.s. t SSs sS
equal Of any wheel in h world - " ~ " " - ''''' ''
Inc whole front Of the given mp to this show and
sha! DO four things this ~ o' o.'" We
DOLLAR FOR 47c-At O'Clock each morn,
this Cycle Show will sell
lanterns the
made to sell at a dollar; special price 47c 47c.
BANNER LAMP fREEAny may select .uv
wne desired while they last this Il m
thus secure it. With secured for sa5 or drr
as being the very best lamp made. ' '' "o""
THlRDoUR BICYCLE CLUB-we propose to organise Ho,o,.
beginning with this Cycle show Every vhee Tor
on oS c & this week addition the Banner
every member will be given cash Of the nsS
ne INST will close with the Oh wheel viii End n
their interest to be prompt. " w - "
n ROAD RACEn the permits, We will have
race saturday afternoon March 49, Full psrcu
as the Cycle show We shall for this race Frs
steme 7eweed tmeteepe with
a.; case second prize choice lantern
bicycle sundres Stock third prize veeder ycometer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
THE SENSATION MONGER
Eseci ness CT Some Pspers to Pay Tn Pob
lie Anxiety.

Esgci meas CT Sams Psptrs to Pay Tn Pob.
lie Anxiety.
The most startling shock that
could possibly be imagined to the
nervous system of Moline yellow
journalism" since the disaster in Ha-
vsua hsrbor would be rumor that
the steamer, George NJ. Waters, had
been purchased by the Spanish gov
erDment-because that sturdy Inland
waiter craft was once owned in tina,
city. Such disclosure. il even rg-
NOR. would afford psstime for the
editors who struggle from day 10
day through the suspense o. not
knowing the actual DEVELOPMENTS
that are going on in the world at
large. and whose appetite for the
sensational is only satiatet in q very
small degree by the "grnpeviuer tel
egraphic Information that springs
from the fountains Of the unenli,hs.
ened fake news agencies through
out the country. These institu-
iions must satisfy themselves
with the lessiugs from the
legitimate sources OF actual news
aud trust TO the Imagination to do
the rest. The annoyance that comes
from trifi'ng With public interest il
such times rs these through uisiu-
formation has been particularly felt
BY The ARGUS, as it has been re-
pestedly called upon from Moline
TO verify the announcements OF
the sensation mopger in the
city to the east Of Us. and fail
ing 10 caudidly do So, THE ARGUS
has been rcproached with the sug-
gestion that it was Withholding the
actual facts. In such instances only
subsequent developments have been
sufficient TO assure those whose anx-
iety has been aroused thss the situa-
ton was not as bsd as pictured by
irresponsible news concerns. The
ARGUS is not unwilling to furnish
such statements ss are timely, and
to cheerfully respond to sll inq uiries
by telephone or otherwise as to the
accuracy Of such reports as may be
sfloas. and up to the time Of going
to press its balletin board display in
front OF the ONCE may DO ~ led upon
TO present untainted all tsws ont OF
the ordinary, no matter what the
character. as furnished by the Asso.
ciated Press, OF which THE ARGUS is
a member.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
Leather Belts, Spring Of 1898.

Thousands of the newest and hand.
soonest leather belts you will see this
season will be on our notion conn.
tiers for the first time Monday.
More than 200 styles to select from.
There will be many bargain items
You will not tind later.
l0c for grain leather belts with
hne harness buckle. Colors and
black.
1sc for fine cowhide belts, fancy
buckles. values 25c.
200, 22c aud 25c for superior belts
OF fancy tanned feathers, most of
them lined and stitched, covered
harness buckles. real values SOC to
45c.
Choice leather belts for this sale at
3Sc. $50, 47c, etc.
First showing Of the new Paris
novelty jaweled belt at less than half
Paris prices.
SPECIAL-Wi.h each belt sold
this week at 25c cents or over we
will give a handsome leather covered
belt holder free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
MR.. HURST A CANDIDATE.

Former Representative Cons ats to stand
for the Legislature.
Hon. Z. W. Hurst has determined
to become candidate for minority
representative 10 the general assem-
bly, OF Illinois from the Thirty-third
district. To TIE ARGUS this morn
Ing MIR. Hurst announced that he
had consented to stand for the nom.
ination, and he does so. il msy be
Prop;rly said, in response TO
the importu cities of 8 large
representation of citizens. have
made haste 70 compliment NJ.
Hurst with their assurances of
friendship on hearing Of Mr.. Nc
Eniry's declinasion to serve longer.
Considering the short time that has
intervened since Mr.. McEniry's pos
tive statement OF his position. the
people who have come to Mr.. Hurs,
with Pledges OF support must be
particularly gratifying to that gen.
ileman. All that Mr.. Hurst felt in
clined to say this morning was that
he was moved in nouncing himself
now by the same frank spirit that
Nj. McEniry eyirced Saturday; that
it was du.y to the party ihat il
know VINO are candidates as well
as who are not, but that he had
awaited MIR. McEniry's position be-
fore stating his own.
Mr.. Hurst, it will be readily re.
called. served with great distinction
in The legislature from the old
Toen'y-fiest district in 1sS9.9l. dur
ing two important sessions, cue Of
which was devoted to the success Of
the Worlds fair legislation, and in
this and in many special acts of his
own to mis- credit, made q record to
be proud Of. At the conclusion Of his
first term he declined a denomination,
which was already within his grasp.
on the ground that the personal sac
rihca was such that he could not at
that time serve longer. At present
ne feels that his business affairs ere
such that he could devote himself
properly to it. and he would there
fore esteem the honor If it is again
rendered him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
River NRyieafian.

The familiar sound of the steam
boat whistle will soon be heard. The
steamer W. j. Young. Jr., will make
her seasons initial trip in the Rock
Island Burlington trade Friday. The
silver Crescent will steam out of
kahlke Bros ha,bor next Friday
and make away for Quincy, where
she will enter iu the trade betw cen
that city and Ke0kpk,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14

Commends itself to the we'll informed
to do pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest
manner and disagreeably as we'll.
To cleanse the system and break up
colds, headaches and fevers without
unpleasant after effects, use the de-
l'ghtful liquid laxative remedy,
Syrup OF Figs. Made by Californis
Fig Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
Federal Labor Cn.oo.

The Rock Island Federal Labor
union met at Turner hall yesterday
afternoon. when $50 members were
obligated. a. new names being
added. The officers were installed
By Organizer X. NJ. Mocrehouse. j.
W. Cavsnsugh. A. d. Hucsing,
Henry Kinner, ]. E. Larkin and q.
II. Mckown were elected delegates to
the TrI-Cisy Labor congress, while
J. j. Alberry. Gas Schmitt and viii.
liam Doyle were named as trustees
OF the Industrial Home association.
The meeting VAS adjourned to 2 p.
m. next SUNDAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
CAPT. BLUNT IS BACK,
Rock island Arsenal Command.
ant Returns From the
Capital.
ALL RUSH ORDERS RECALLED.

Nothing to Say With References to tho Ac
tion Of tn. Department. as to the Wage
9aestSop, which 10 ChseIfsnY Re- ceivod
~ Any Other Ordsr woplt B-phsnse
In Plans.
Capt. Stanhope L. Blunt, COM
mandant at Rock Island arsenal, re-
turned from Washington Saturday
night, and preceding his arrival came
telegraphic ordei countermaudipe
the one received few days ago as to
increasing the hours of work at the
shops, and doubling the capacity Of
the arsenal in the way Of output in
war materials. The consequence of
the latter order was that the men re.
turned to work on S-hour time
this morning, and all rush
preparations we're abandoned. Capt.
Blunt in conversation with an
ARGUS representative this morn.
ing said Of the order of the War
department overriding the change
In the wage system made by him:
All that lave TO state is that the
secretary Of war for reasons sufficiens
to himselfhas issued the order govern
irg question at this arsenal. He
Is my military superior, and l am
carrying ont this command Just rs
caeerfuily as any other order that
might come from him."
Asked as to the nature OF Col.
Hughes recommendations, Can't.
Blunt replied: That 1 must ask to
be excused from discussing. All
that I can say is that 1t was SUPER
seeded BY the order Of the secretary Of
war. and therefore ceases to bear
any relation to the question"
Capt. Blunt said that he had found
the instructions as to abandoning
the increased activities at tho arsen Il
awaiting him on his return. Accord
ingiy all rush plans Of whatever ma.
sure were abandoned this morning,
and the arsenal operations are pro
ceeditg as before. 81 hope, how.
ever, 10 see the way clear to keep
the extra men who were put Oh
In the interval for time at least"
said the commanda1t.
Change &c Plans.
The revoking order must have
proven something OF the nature
OF surprise to Capt. Blunt, for it
was considerably at variance with
tie plans he had in mind on Ieav.
ing ihe ordnance department in
Washington. To representative of
the Davenport Democrat. who
met the train on the wsy
Down from Chicago. Capt.
Blunt stated that he hoped TO
have good deal Of interesting news
for the peope Of th's locSlity, and
especially interesting for tho EN-.
ployes OF the arsenal, and for those
seeking work there. He was not
able at the time to give particulars.
but he said he hoped to be able to
show 20 hours work a day. aud for
good sized force of men. Psrticu-
lars OF this could not be given out.
save as they developed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
Many Psopls C.nno, Drink

Coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when you
please and sleep ike q top. For
Grein-O does NOT stimulat il nour.
ishes. cheers and feeds Yet it looks
and tastes ike the hes. coffee. For
nervous persons. Young people and
children. Grain-O is he perfect
drink. Made from pure grains. Get
. package from your grocer today.
Try it in place OF coffee. Is and Csc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
Going Down Hi.

People suffering from kidney dis
eases feel gradual butsteady loss Of
strength and vitality. They should
lose no time in trying Foleys Kid
ney cure, guaranteed preparation.
For sale by I. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
Great Wrapper Event.

Great Wrapper Event.
Special and entirely out Of the or.
binary.
To-day We place on sale 1000
ladies' wrappers. new garments, 81.
Psrior in design. material and finish
and at most attractive prices.
AT 81 Cents
New Spring Wrappers Of good
prints. full vatican pleat. for ,his
sale at only 81 cents.
AT 60 Cents
Fine Calico Wrappers. made from
new style spring pri nts all lined
waists, nicely braid-trimmed, lust
$50.
At So Cents
Stylish Wrappers. new reds, In.
digo blue, mourning black and white,
and steel gray; yoke aud belt nicely
trimmed with braid, waist full lined.
sale price $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14
lmpure Blood Ia Sosins.

This is the almost universal exper.
peIience. Diminished spiraiion
during winter, rich foods and close
confinement indoors are some OF the
causes. a good spring medicine like
Hoods Sarsaparilla. lis absolu .ely
necessary to purify the blood. and
put the system in a healthy condi.
tion at this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14

Tuesday. March IS, the c.. &. l. 4
T. railway will sell round trip tickets
70 the west. northwest sud south.
west. at ore fare plus 81. Return
limit q days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14

Nothing to Say With References to the Ae
ton of the Department n to the Wage
gaestiop, which 10 ChseIfslY Re ceivod
~ Any Other Ordsr woult B.-phsnse
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14

A,nold's Bromo Celery cures head.
aches; 10. Is and so cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-14

Hoods Pills are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle,
reliable, sure.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
WhAT Will II NATTER

n mattsreth not though with exquisite skill
You select both arrow and bow.
Only God, who marks the sparrow o digit.
Directeth the path 1t shall 60.
It mattereth not II the song you shall sire
Be chosen from all others apart.
IT'S God alone can attune thy tone
To the weary, grief worn heart
You may search the Scriptures from Genesis
As revealed by inspired PEN;
You may choose out the sweetest OF beautiful
Words
God only can fit them to men.
You may write from the depth of your inmost
soul
OF the tender, sweet themes craven there,
But only the Master can use the poor words
10 bless or to comfort despair.
But yet thou shalt hold with firm, steady
hand
A shaft and bow nonparel,
And the Workman who forged them will guide
thee Alright
And destins the point Of thy steel
The song thou shalt sing shall bs rarest and
best
That from master and poet may fall;
Tby voice be- attuned to Its sweetest cadence,
Ard through thy tones God 9 spirit will call.
And write as God shall inspire thy pen.
Though no heed upon earth may b given.
Thine own soul will glow with the beautjj ~ul
thought
And 10 will reveal 1t In heaven.
Rose Van B. speec4
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
Bows.

While universally used by the ancients,
the form of the bow varied with different
nations. The Scythian bow, according to
writer in Lippincott's, was in the form
of the letter G, and the bow Of the Tar
tars-descendant Of the Scythians-stlll
keeps that shape.
The Greek bow was not more than three
or four feet In length, but 80 stout and
stiff that 1t required considerable strength
and skill TO use it, 1t 10 said that the first
Greek bows were made from the horns of
. species Of goat, the bases being united
by means of q metallic band. Afterwari
other material was used In their manufac.
ture, but they still retained their original
shape. These bows were too short to be Of
much use, and, comparatively speaking,
but a small portion Of the troops were
armed with them.
The Romans carried the bow to Britain,
where 1t at once obtained favor, and dur
ing the middle ages was extensively used,
forming an important element Of tho
armies of that period.
The English arohers were said to be the
finest In the world, and their skill decided
the battles OF Creoy, Poitiers and Agin-
court. The bows used were Of two kinds
tho long bow and the arbalest or cross
bow. The arbalest was made Of steel or
horn, and was Of such strength and stiff
ness that 1t was necessary to use some
mechanical appliance to bend 1t and ad-
just the string. The arbalestiers carried
a culver with 80 arrows and were placed
in the van Of the battle.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
Strategic Surprises Dimcult.

1t seems probable that the days of great
strategic surprises Oh the continent Of
Europe are over Such movements az
those Of Marlborough and Napoleon, from
the Rhine and the Alps into the very
heart Of Germany or Italy, overrunnlng
vast sxtents of territory before decisive
battle, are not likely soon to resur. The
reasons are that armies are tied to rail-
ways, and each territory Of each great
railway line near the frontier tells its own
story Of the direction Of the operations.
Again, the electric telegraph circulates
information so rapidly that surprise will
be the result Of lack Of preparation rather
than Of bewilderment because Of lack of
information. The press is ubiquitous-I
refer not only to the powerful leading
journals-with their numerous agents and
their enormous expenditure. The small
and local press to be found in every little
town is almost as fatal to secrecy.
tional Review.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
Abbreviated InlIstknCtneas

"I've heard men say" said Mr.. Nozzle
ton, "that they hated not to be able to
find things that they had put away some.
where themselves, they couldn't remem-
Der where. The thing that troubles me Is
to read the memoranda make of things
that want to remember. put down q
note Of something hurrisdly, and merely
Q note of 1t, which Is, however, ample at
the time. know what 1t Is about when
l put 1t down, and then later, when
want to remember ii, can't read 1t.
had abbreviated the word or words when
I wrote them. and written them indis-
timothy besides.
"Sometimcs can go over the ground
have Travelled In my mind and bring back
tho incident, and it is always agreeable to
be able to recall things that have escaped
US, but which we wish to remember, but
II can't bring back the meaning Of the
memorandum, why, cross it of and let
1t 60; that's all can do. And then do
two things-l content myself with the re-
Election that 1t couldn't have been Of great
Importance or 1t would have fixed itself
in my memory, and the other thing do
Is to make ny my mind (for the fortieth
time) that heseafter, whatever else may
write indistinotly, my abbreviated notes
shall be as plain as print New York
SIM
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
AN OLD RAZOR.

The Story Of What Led to Its Rusty
found 1t lying, apparently neglected,
In the corner Of q drawer.
lyon hardly seem In fourishing orr
oumstances. To what do you attribute
your--your rusty condition."
MOSTLY to pride"
"PrideP That is very singular state
mept."
well, considered that my owner did
not treat mo with proper respect, 90 the
next time we met cut him."
Dead"
mot exactly but he felt decidedly
hurt"
Ibid he remonstratei"
1T would grieve me to repeat the Ian
him. Latterly have prided myself on
my bluntness and am sure that made
him vince"
WAS 1t then that you gave up shavingP"
Eyes, WAS forcibly retired without q
pension. Still, am not 50 keen on shay
ing as was when younger.
"Perhaps you feel that you are now
reaping the results Of your follyf"
"Reapinsl Is thy servaat scythe that
you should talk Of reaping'"
And fanoied that the razor ground It's
edge with Indignation.
II apologize. I did not suppose you
had anything to do with corn cutting.
BY the way, what have been your most
thrilling experiences"
II have been partially swallowed by
baby. have also been photographed in
my case by the x rays"
"As an ex-razor, presume, but there
is nothing very thrilling about 1t. Have
You not something more exciting to tell
mef"
"Once foolish young fellow, who had
been crossed In love, surreptitiously bor-
rowed me. He carefully felt my edge.
stropped me to nicely, and them
"Then WHAT"
"shut me up. And il you will be so
exceedingly kind as to take the hint
shall feel very much obliged"
And the razor shut up.-Fred Edmonds
in London Sketch.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08

A Curi0ua STAGE CuatOnl,

1t Is not generally known that the last
three or four words Of q new dramatic
production are never spoken during the
period Of tho rehearsal Of the piece. Most
frequently they are never written by the
author.
The superstition Of the theatrical world
is that 1t would be certain to bring bad
luck to the piece II the last words were
pronounced on the stage before the first
night. But as the play must have an end,
and IL should be known to all present that
ID is at an end, the actor or actress intrust'
ed with the last lines usually interpolates
q word or two. For instance, the actor
would say, my dear girl, my dear boy,
kneel before me, that may forgive you
and bless You with-a farthing cake -
London Globe.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-12-08
Danced on the Bed.

When Princess Henry Of Battenberg
was child, she and her nurse were allow
cd to ramble about the Balmoral estate to
visit the tenants and sometimes stay to
tea. One farm was a favorite resort, and
ono afternoon, tea over good Mrs. D.
looked round anxiously, perplexed to pro-
vide amusement for princess presumably
satiated with toys and joys Of every kind.
"What can do to amuse your royal
highness?" she asked, and was promptly
met by the reply:
ooh, Mrs. D., do let me dance on
your bed. may not do 1t at home, and
do so love 1t.
Permission was gladly given, and tho
child danced to her hearts content on the
snowy countorpane. London Answers.