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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
OFF TO HUNT 4 FIGHT
Simpsons Fleet Has Another
and More Exciting, Job
or It's Hands
SAILS TO LO0E FOR sPANIARDs.
Will Scout the OceaI to Locate the
Spanish Ships Whose Where.
abouts Are Not Known

They May lie After the Oregon-Schley's
Squadron Also Looking for Orders to Go
to sca-Report That Dispatch Boat Has
Arrived at a Chinese Port with News
from Dewey-Au Offer from Hawaii
Other War Intelligence.
Washington. May 5.-The sailing Of
SIMPSONS feet ii quest, as it is be-
heved, Of The Spanish feet that had
Eeen SO long at Cape Verde islands until
it sailed thence Q week ago. is some
thing the authorities here Will not talk
about. The press dispatch announc-
ing the return of the Spanish fleet from
the ocean to join the one now forming
at Cadiz. or the Canar.es. has not been
confirmed at the navy department. But
it may be said that. Secretary Long and
his aids are preparing to receive that
ocean feet in two places-oT Pernam-
buco or off Porto Rico. If it comes to
Porto Rico, the ocean scouts will know
it. If it does not come, they will know
IL, anu IL VIII bt iitSN4IiON ~ ll,tNt ScllG
to destroy the Oregon, where the Unit
ed States fleet will pursue it.
Is She Looking for tI;e Oregon?
Washington, May 5.-A crack Spanish
cruiser, believed to be the Alphonso
XIII. IS reported to he at Barbados in
the West Indies. There are conflicting
reports on this point. however, ard if a
cruiser is there she may be the Carlos
V, which left Madrid some time ago for
a supposed cruise along the Spanish
coast. The Alphonso XII is Il new
protected cruiser of 5,CC0 tons displace-
ment with excellent ordnance, while the
Carlos V is still more formidable craft
Of over 5000 tons. The first named ves-
sci is reported from another source to
be at Cadiz, so there is some confusion
in the reports. Surprising any cruiser
is in that section of the West Indies she
would be almost in the pathway Of the
Oregon coming northwaTd.
Sailing OF Sampsou's squadron.
Key West, Fla, May ). - Tuesday
morning the most effective part OF
SIMPSONS fleet arrived at this port tc
coal. Yesterday the fleet sailed and
it is learned that it has sailed, proba-
| bly,. for Porto Rico, and that the other
| division. consisting Of the smaller craft
has been left behind to maintain the
| blockade of Cuba. The vessels in thc
feet that sailed were the flagship New
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
DEPEw'S VIEW OF THE WAR,
Doesn't Approve 1t, but Would Fight It
Out Vigorously Now

Cleveland, May 5.-Hon. Chauncey NJ.
Depew, who was in Cleveland yesterday
attending the annual meetings of the
Lake Shore and Nickel Plate railways,
in speaking of the war. said: Il am of
the opinion that had President McKin-
ley been left TO himself We should have
no war. The trouble is that in congress
there are a number of men who are
clamorous for a fight. No, 1 do not
think they would go to the front, but
war talk is sometimes excellent political
capital. Sooner or later they would
have embroiled the nation in a
war over the Cuban question. whether
the Maine incident had happened or
not.
Now that we have engaged in war"
he continued, Il believe it should be
prosecuted with vigor worthy of a bet
ter opponent. The contest should be
made short, sharp and decisive. Not
solely with view to a speedy victory
over Spain, but because of the object
lesson it would afford European pow
ers. They will respsct us more if they
see that when we engage in a fight, we
are united people with but one end
in view, and that the upholding of our
national honor.
Il believe that the friendship of the
English people for us. which has been
so cemented during the present crisis,
will result in something more than a
mere understanding between the two
nations in the future. 1t would be a
glorious alliance-that of the two great
Anglo-SaXon races standing together
for humanity and peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
THE VITAL ORGANS.
The Kidneys are the Most I'm
portant E1cretory Organs
Of the Body.
Morrow's KidnCoids are known to be
the Most Wonderful Remedy Ever
Discovered FOR the Cure of
all known Diseases of
the Kidneys.

\ remedy that will cause appar-
entity dead and worthless organs to
bristle with life. health and energy.
and to perform their functions prop
erlv, is truly remarkable medicine.
Owing to the extraordinary work de-
manded of the Kidneys and their nat
ural delicacy. no remedy can be more
a boon to mankind than the one that
viii make the kidneys do their work
thoroughly and without injury 10
themselves. That remedy i Nor
rows kidneoidS, prepared in yellow
tablet form.
Morrow'S KidneoidS have demon
strated that they are the hest and the
most eilicacious remedy in the whole
world for curing those dreadful dis
eases. produced by overworking and
straining those delicate organisms,
known as kidneys.
OF all the organs of the body the
kidneys have the most important
functions to perform and therefore
require the greatest care. Like all
machinery they are able To do little
more work than Is their normal por-
tiou, but they cannot stand this inceS-
sanity and must not be imposed upon
They are so refined and delicate in
their structure that the least over
taxing of any other part of the human
body is apt to produce in them SER
iouS troubles. which, if not attended
to ut once, will lead to serious COM
plications, resulting soon in death.
Eating too much. drinking too
much, irregular habits. lifting heavy
weights, exposing ones self to drafts
and bad weather and thousand and
one other eNccsses and indiscrctions
affect the kidneys. making them sick
and puny and thereby spreading
throughout the system poiSons, that
would in health be thrown OF.
Morrow's Kidncoids are revelation
to the medical profession and phar-
macists. both in the process Of max
ING them and their efficacy in all Kid
nev troubles. which they are wuarau-
tccd to cure. no matter of how long
standing. They are as much talked
about today as were the N-rays few
months ago, but the sphere of use
fulneSS and Importance of Kidneoids
is more reaching and effective.
Nou can get KidncoidS at all deal
ers At 30 cents per box or $50 for
six boxes. Sent postpaid by the iIcrl
Medicine Co.. Springfield, Ohio. upon
receipt Of price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Is THE MCULLoCH AT MIRse
If She Is She Has News from Dewey-The
Spanish Armada.

Washington, May 5-A sensation was
caused throughout the city by the news
that came yesterday morning of the ar
rival Of vessel supposed to be the dis
patch boat McCulloch at Mrs bay. forty
ffffies from Hong Kong, the cable ter
minus. The officials imediately fell
into an air expectancy. waiting forsome
word from Admiral Dewey that would
not only confirm officially tha stirring
news Of the battle of Manila as report
ed by the press, but tell what had
happened since the cable was irterrurt-
ed. Up 10 the close c: office hours no
word had come from Hong Kong and
the officials who believe that the Nc
Culloch was really in Mrs bay were put
20 devising ingenious explanations Of
the delay in the receipt OF a cab.egram.
These touched upon the twelve hours
differences in time, the distance from
Mrs bay to Horg Korg and the Slow
ress Of cable communication, etc.
Great interest is felt in the reported
return Of the Spanish Cape Verde fleet
to Cadiz, but while admitting the posi-
bility CT the fast vessels Of the Spanish
flying squadron making the passage II
the five days that the vessels have been
out from St. Vincent, the rava, officers
were disposed to regard with great sus-
picion news f this kind emanatinC from
Portugal. because Of the recognized
sympathy of the Portuguese with the
Spanish side. 1t would be worth q good
deal to the Spanish admiral command
ing the flying squadron-suppusing he
were on his way across the Atlantic
to throw Us off our guard by having Us
believe that he had returned to Spain.
No new official news has come to con-
firm the report from Hawaii that the
Islands have been rendered TO the Unit
ed States for war uses. Ii is said that
!f the incoming mail brought the propo-
sition to San Francisco it would scarce
ly be trusted TO telegraph there. on aC-
count of its Importance. but would he
forwarded by the railway mails. which
would bring it here in about Eve days
Without exception the naval officers
would welcome the possession Of Hawaii
just at this moment, as afrording a
magnificent base for naval operations
in the Pacific; but 1t is said that Presi-
dents Dole's proposition must he sub
mitted to congress, so that it viii be for
the legislative branch in the end 20 pass
upon this offer.
The nomination of a number Of ma
jor generals and brigadier generals is
an indication Of the purpose of the pres
ident to avail himself of the full number
of troops called for by his proclamation.
and even to follow the call by another
very soCn, for it is evident that there
are not enough commands to go around
properly among the officers already
! nominated. Assistant Secretary Roose-
| welt. soon to be Lieutenant Colonel
Roosevelt. yesterday received several
gratifying kilograms from the west an
nouncing the rapid organization #
| Colonel Woods regiment Of mounted
-iflemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
SPY on THE CRUISER ST. PAUL.
Rough Draft a: the Interior of the Vessel
Found Upon Him.

Philadelphia. May Sit was learned
yesterday that the name Of the suspect
on the cruiser st. Paul is Howard Han
nan. He is about so years of age. He
claimed that he was an Austrian and
came to this country in 1881. Hannah
also said that he was painter and had
given mp his job to enlist on the st.
Paul. At the examination yesterday
Hannah strenuously denied that his in
tcntions had been hostile to the ship.
but not withstanding his denials a rough
draft Of the interior of the vessel. show
ing the location Of her magazines and
engines. was found in his possessions.
He has not been placed in irons, but a
strict watch is maintained over him.
He will be put ashore at League Island
navy yard when the st. Paul passes
there. The prisoner viii then be dealt
with as the government authorities may
deem proper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
The Red White and Blue Banners Side by Side on the
Pearl of the Antilles.
FIRST SKIRMISH FOR POSSESSION.
Reported Engagement at MarieI Sixteen of the Dons Said
to Have Been Killed and Many Wounded.

LEY WEST, May j.-.A special says
~ the tug Leydon landed two par
ties in Cuba. The commission from
Washington to Gomez debarked at SAM
Ia Clara and the other under Acosta
landed near Mariel after the Whining
ton had shelled the Spanish cavalry in
that vicinity. Acosta's men. after being
landed, charged and routed the Span
iards, who retreated, carrying off 60
wounded, leaving 16 dead on the
field. The American and Cuban
colors were hoisted side by side on
Cuban soil.
Situation In Santiago DE Cuba.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 5.-Man-
uel Carre, Il merchant who has
Just arrived from Manzanillo, SAYS all
garrisons in eastern Cuba have been
ordered concentrated in Manzan-
lilo, Nuevitas, Guantanamo and
Santiago DE Cuba. All the other
pEictS dIt W Dt tNdtudicu. L ne
British consul at Santiago De Cuba
cables that he is safe and that the city
is quiet.
Disturbances Increasing.
Madrid, May 5.-The disturbances
continue in the provinces. Looting
and shooting have been reported from
various points. At Barcelona re-
newed run on the bank has been
made. The holders of notes are de-
manding silver.
just Like the Others.
New York, May "a Kingston
special says that official dispatches
passing through there report an up
rising in Porto Rico. The revolu-
tionary movement is said to be well
under way.
No Authentic Word From Dewey.
London, May 5.-The Eastern Te,e-
graph company says Neither Presi-
dent Mckinley nor any one else has
received a message from Commodore
Dewey
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
APPREHENSION AS TO DEWEY.
Something Definite Surely Expected From
Him Within the Next IL Hours.


Washington, May. 5.-The delay in
hearing authentic news from Dewey
is causing no little apprehension on
the part of naval officials and in fact
departmental discussion also runs on
this line. 1t is thought that within
the next IL hours something definite
will be learned as to the condition of
the American fleet in Philippine
waters.
The authorities are indignant at the
stories telegraphed from San Fran
cisco to the effect that they informed
Kirkland that Dewey reported that he
had lost 200 men. They say the story
is without foundation, and in fact
that no information whatever has
been received from Dewey.
There were many. conferences he
tween the president and prominent
senator's and Representatives today.
The first conner was Senator Burrows,
OF Michigan. As he lett he SAID:
Everything is moving along smooth
ly. Well. what we want now is Porto
Rico. We ought to have that tomor-
row." will it he as soon as that
senator?" Yes" was the response.
Probably in a day or two
The house has agreed to the confer
ence report on the Alaskan homestead
act. The house committee on foreign
affairs discussed the Hawaiian annex
alton resolution, and adjourned till
Tuesday without action. II is claimed
majority of the committee favor
the resolution.
In the senate consideration of tn,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
THE NEW ORLEANS.

York, the Indiana, the Iowa, the Gin
cinnati, the Detroit. the Mayfower and
the Marblehead. The purpose of the
move, so far as can be Judged IS to
meet the Spanish fleet that sailed from
Cape Verde islands last week. Our fleet,
it is said, will stop and capture Porto
Rico on its way and then meet the
Spaniards at sea.
Quite Formidable Fleet.
A Lisbon dispatch, however, says the
Spanish feet is at Cadiz. The Spanish
feet which was at the Cape Verde ISL
ands, consisting of the Vizcaya, AL
mirante OquendO, Cristobal Colon, and
Maria Theresa Gall first-class cruisers).
accompanied by the torpedo boat de.
stroyers FurOr, Terror and Pluton, left
st. Vincent, Cape Verde islands, on
April %, destination unknown. The dis
tance from the Cape Verde islands to
the Canary islands is about S76 miles,
and the distance from the Canary isl
ands to Cadiz about 200 miles, or 1876
miles from the Cape Verde islands to
Cadiz. The Spanish squadron, being
five days out from ST. Vincent. could
have made Cadiz by this time. steam
ing at the rate Of about 200 miles a day,
or little over u knots an hour.
Schley Expects Sailing Orders.
Flagship Brooklyn. Oft Fort Monroe,
May BIT is the general expectation
here that the flying squadron will go to
sea within twenty-f0ur hours. or as
soon as the cruiser New Orleans ar
rives. Commodore Schley has been noti-
fed that the cruiser Columbia has been
detached from the squadron, and that
the New Orleans VIII take her place.
So far as fighting ability is concerned
the New Orleans is superior to the Co
lumbia, being more heavily armed and
without so much freeboard and upper
works to act as target. The squadron
as now constituted win consist Of the
| Massachusetts. frst-class battleship:
Texas. second-class battleship; Brook
| lyn. armored cruiser: New Orleans, OF
| the type of the Raleigh and Cincinnati,
| and the Scorpion. a fast armored yacht
with four 5-inch and four x-pounder
| guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Spanish War>hips Upon Us?

Philadelphia. May 5.-Captain Aar-
haus. of the German steamship Schles-
wig, which arrived yesterday from
Hayti. claims to have been pursued and
fired on by a Spanish man-of-war off
Tortugas April IS. just after shutdown.
The captain says he not only refused
10 heave to. but kept going ahead un-
der full power Of steam with shot after
shot coming after him and soon out
distanced his pursuer in the darkness
Shipping men consider the most serious
aspect of Captain Aarhaus' report the
evident fact that Spanish ships of wal
are closer to our coast than seems to be
Tn. opinion Of the 1ayal authorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Barberism at Michigan University.

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 5.-Presidents
Kinney and Idema, of the warning
sophomore and freshman classes, were
on the carpet before President Hutchins
and We're told that the hair-cutting
which has been going on for the past
week must stop at once. There have
been twenty-five victims from both
classes. but the freshmen have had the
best of it. Idema himself has beel
sheared. but took his medicine good
naturedly. The rooms or several of the
boys who have been especially active in
the business are adorned with handfuls
of hair Of different varieties. which are
treasured up as mementos. The sopho-
mores swear that they will clip every
freshman in the literary. department
before they are through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Wheat still Jumping.

Chicago, MAY 5.-The wheat mar
ket -surged to the most remarkable
figures within the recollection of
the oldest traders. MAY touched
sl.50 with light offerings. The for
eign markets made astonishing ad-
vances. In Paris it went up ) cents a
bushel in spite of the removal of the
duty. Letter sold 10000 600 bushel,
of red winter wheat to Paris svndi-
cate at S1.47.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Western Drawing Teacher, Meet.

Detroit. May 5.-School teachers, prin-
cipals and drawing instructors to a to-
tai of several hundred were present
yesterday at the opening of the fifth
annual meeting Of the Western Draw
ing Teachers association. The conven-
tion was called to order by the presi-
dent of the association, Mrs. NJ. E.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Big EiI, 90 Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor Mich, May 5.-The uni
versity faculty is rejoicing over an ex-
pected gift OF an estate valued at $685.
900. BY the viii of Miss Elizabeth Il.
Bates. of Port Chester, n. Y, the Uni
versity of Michigan comes in this
splendid property, which consists of
frst-class securities and improved real
estate, and will yield not less than &c.
600 year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

When the sultan of Turkey attends
the Friday midday prayer at the mosquc,
in Constantinople, the garrison of 60, :
600 men is stationed along the route
in such a way that he shall be safely
guarded from the moment he leaves his
palace until he is On his carpet in the
sacred edifice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Death of W. II, TresscDtt.

Charleston. s. c., May 5-Hon WILL
lam Henry Tresscott. for many years
connected with the state department at
Washington, died at Pendleton, S. c.,
yesterday At the opening of the war
he was acting secretary of state of the
United States under President Buchan-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
shot His Victim from Behind.

Madison. Wis, May without any
apparent reason Christian F. Larson
walked into the paint shop of B. Nelson
at Mcfarland. near this city, and fatal
ly shot Nelson in the head from be-
hind. Larson was arrested. IT is thought
he is insane
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Wheat Goes 60 SI.GO Of Raltimare.

Baltimore, May 5.-The price of wheat
reached the highest point in six years
on change yesterday. At the close s1.90
a bushel was bid, against sI165s, the
closing price Cs Tuesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Eleven Men Drowned.

St Johns. Nd, May 1.-The schooner
Crown, Captain Linehan. was lost off
here Tuesday, and her entire crew of
eleven men were drowned. All of them
were married.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Nominated for Congress.

Fairfield, Ills, May 5.-J. Il. Will
Jams. of Carmi, was nominated for rep
resentative from the Twentieth Illinois
district at the Democratic convention
held here Yesterday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Erie Canal IsOncn.

New York, May 5.-The first clearing
of the season over the Erie canal from
this port occurred yesterday and the
canal business has begun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Cuban Recruits at T,mpa

Tampa, Fla, May "a party of be-
tween thirty and forty young Cubans
recruited in New York arrived here
yesterday and went into camp at the
Cuban rendezvous in West Tampa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Populists Nominate a Ticket.

Montgomery, Ala, May 1.-The Popu-
list state convention yesterday nom-
mated a full state ticket with G. b
Deans for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

Terrible plagues. those itching.
Fostering diseases of the skin. Put
an end TO misery. Doan's Ointment
cures. At any drug store. Sold BY
Marshall L. Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

Seekers after gold are often disap.-
pointed. Seekers after health take
Hoods Sarsaparilla and find it meets
every expectation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
When Weak. Weary and Wasted

from kidney diseases. why not try
Foley's Kidney Cure. guaranteed
medicine. For sale by T. ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05
Kirkland Denies il Too.

postoflice appropriation bill was be-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05


Paris, May 5.-It is reported that
the United States has promised to
capture the Canary islands and cede
them to England in return for the lat
ter's help in case the other powers
intervene in favor of Spain.
Enforcing Neutrality.
Ponta Del Gade, Azore Islands, May
"a Portuguese gunboat arrived
here today to enforce the neutrality
decree of Portugal.
Like Mother Used to Make.
Des Moines, May 5.-The ladies of
Des Moines gave 5000 soldiers at
Camp Mckinley a fine dinner today.
The weather is cold for this season.
and the hospital corps is taking extra
precautions to prevent illness. The
governor reviews the troops tomor-
row.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

San Francisco, May 5.-Admiral
Kirkland denies the story that he re-
ceived news in regard to Dewey's
d.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-05

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-09
The Princesses of Spain.

The daughters of the Queen Regent
of Spain are brought up much more
simply than was formerly thought
right for Spanish infantas, and they
nre allowed more liberty. Their royal
highnesses are often to be met walk
ing on the public promenade in Mad
rid, with their attendants, among the
other frequenters Of that favorite
walk. The princesses are almost al
ways accompanied by their greatest
friend, the Donna Sol, the only
daughter of the Duke andl Duchess
of Alba. The duke and duchess, who
have precedence of all Spanish mobiles,
take their place Immediately behind
the princes and princesses of the
blood royal, and their children have
always been the favorite companions
of the little king of Spain and his Sis
tiers. The Duke of Alba is nephew
of the ex-Empress Eugene, his
mother having been the sister of her
majesty. The present Duchess Of
Alba, who is o great sportswoman, has
the reputation of being the proudes'
woman in Spain. She holds the post
OF lady of the palace to the Queen Re-
gent, and has unbounded influence
with her royal mistress.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-09
Sweet Bags for Seeming Linen.

Every self-respecting housewife
fixes to have her table and house linen
smelling of sweet aromatic odors, SO I
am giving recipe for making these
scent bags economically. Take equal
quantities Of powdered cloves, mace,
nutmeg and cinnamon. Powder the
dried leaves of mint, balm, southern
wood, ground ivy, laurel, sweet mar
joram, hyssop and rosemary, so that
they form an equal weight with the
above. Then add half as much of
chips of cassia, juniper, sandalwood
and rosewood, also powdered root Of
angelica orris. The mixture will be
completed by quarter as much amber
girls and musk. All these things
should be we'll mixed and then put up
in little bags Of sateen, which should
be placed between the clothes in the
clothes press.