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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
TAX ON BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

TAX ON BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Drafts. Certificates OF Deposits. Life Insur-
ance Policies. ETC.. Must Pay.
Bills Of exchange, drafts at sight or
promissory notes for circulation not
exceeding s100. cents; between 500
and $500. 10 cents; between $500 and
$3.50, 10 cents; between $3.50 and $500. 20
cents; between $500 and $3.50, 80 cents;
between $3.50 and $1,000, 40 cents: be-
tween $1,000 and $3.50. 81: between 81
500 and $1,000. $15o. and for each s.. 500
in excess of 5000, 81
Foreign bills of exchange. letters of
credit. including express money orders,
to pay the same rate as bills Of ex-
change or promissory notes, except
when drawn in sets of three or more.
when for each bill of each set where
the sum payable does not exceed $50,
3 cents. Above that there is a grad
uated scale running 81 for $500 and
80 cents for each $500 additional.
Bills of lading, receipts for goods, mer-
chandise, etc, for export, 10 cents each:
express packages, l cent upon all such
as pay not to exceed 20 cents between
20 cents and 81. cents; in excess of
81 cents; indemnifying bonds, so cents:
all other bonds required in legal pro-
ceedings. rs cents: certificates of profits.
on each 500 of face value, 2 cents; GER
tificates of damage or otherwise issued
by a port warden, 25 cents
Certificates of deposit in bank or trust
companies, cents for sums not ex-
ceeding $lOO, cents above that amount.
Certificates of other\ descriptions. 10
cents; charter contracts for ship, vessel
or steamer which does not exceed 400
tons. "a, or between 900 and 900 tons. S.:
exceeding 600 tons, SO; memorandum
of sale of goods. stocks. bonds. real
estate or property of any kind issued
by brokers. 10 cents; conveyances when
the consideration exceeds $l00 and does
not exceed $500, 80 cents; between s5O0
and s., 900, 81; between 81, 900 and s.. SOC.
81; between $1,000 and $4,000. SO: be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, $50; for each
additional $4,000, $40.
Telegraphic messages, except press
news dispatches. l cent on messages
below the charge Of 20 cents and 3 cents
where the charge is above 20 cents. On
the entry Of goods at custom houses for
consumption not exceeding 500 in
value, 25 cents; between 500 and $500.
40 cents; exceeding $500. 81; entry for
withdrawal of goods from bonded ware
houses. 50 cents; life insurance policies,
not including accident policies, for 81
600. 20 cents; marine and fire insurance,
20 cents; leases for period not exceed
Ing three years. so cents; EXCEEDING that
period, 81.
Mortgages not exceeding $500, 50
cents; between $500 and $1,000, 81; be-
tween $1,000 and $500. s2; between ST.
500 and $4,000. So; between $1,000 and
$4,000. 10: between $4,000 and 500 600.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25

sion to Sherman if nominated. by the
president.
Columbia Sighted.
/ Block Island, L. l., April pa
war vessel with four smoke stacks
passed here this morning headed for
Newport. She is believed to be the
United States cruiser Columbia.
Newport. r.. l., april 25.-The
cruiser Columbia passed Fl. Adams
at II O'Clock this morning bound in.
The officers say they parted company
with the. Minneapolis Immediately
after leaving Hampton Roads.
HarbOr Regulations.
New York, April 25.-Regulations
touching the entrance and exit of ves-
sells in time of war have been put into
effect in this harbor by the war de-
partment. No movements at night
will be allowed.
Spanish Fleet to Sail Today.
London, April 25.-A special from
Cape Verde islands says it is believed
that the fleet will sail today.
The First Shots Fired.
Key West, April 25.-The first shots
fired at the American flag were di-
rected against the torpedo boat Foote
Saturday evening while she was tax
ing soundings in Matanzas harbor.
Must Get Out Of British Waters.
London, April 25.-Formal notice
is expected to be issued tomorrow
that warships of belligerents must
leave British ports within "A hours.
Republicans Arise in Spain.
Madrid, April 25.-Twenty thous-
and republicans signed an address to
Casteler under the pretext of con-
graduating him upon his recovery
from sickness, but really offering him
support if he proclaims republic.
Brave Fellows, These.
Bridgeport. Conn. April 25.-It is
reported that the fourth section of the
signal corps refused to a man to vol
unteer.
All Quiet at the Front Today.
Key West, April 25.-(Copyrighted
by the Associated Press) A dispatch
from the Dauntless says that all is
quiet among the fleet off Havana and
Matanzas. No further captures have
been reported since yesterday morn
ing.
On Board United States Flagship,
New York. off Havana, April 25.-Morro
castle batteries again opened fire on the
feet early yesterday morning, but with
out effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
Tho Triumph of Danny.

Several years before the discovery Of
oil at Pithole an Irishman named Nc.
Carthy and his son Dan came to this
country from the Emerald Isle. Dan
was young man of 20, but his father
looked upon him as a mere boy and
seemed to take delight in ridiculing
him before people.
"Yis, Dan is good by" he would
say sarcastically, "but, Danny, me by,
yez'll niver set the river on fire."
This was his stock witticism, and il
annoyed Dan very much, but he did his
best and soon surprised the old gentle
man by securing lucrative job.
"Yia Danny has a job all right" be
said. cts $1.50 a day, but the b'y'll
aiver set the river on fire. Not he.'
When oil was found at Pithole, Dan
hurried to the scene and was soon earn.
ing unusually large wages as a team.
ster. All the petroleum was drawn in
barrels, and teams were in great de-
mand. He saved his money, bought an
acre of land and soon had we'll drilled
shnV was PAOuuOAuS AVV UdITclS VI Oil
per day at $40 per barrel. The elder
Mccarthy Joined him, saw the we'll, re.
ceived a liberal gift of money, and then
shook his head ominously.
'Tis q good thing, Danny" he
croaked; "ye're doin we'll, but mark me
worruds, Yell niver set the river on
fire, me by"
A few days later food wrecked one
Of Dams small wooden tanks, the oil
ran down the river, and there was great
excitement. As Dan and bis father stood
on the bank watching the oil float away
Dan drew q match and lighted it.
Father" he said coolly, "the next
tonne yez say Oil niver set the river
on fire place reminder that Oi had q
chance wanst. and-and didn't do ut
bedadp
Then he blew out the match.
per's Bazaar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25


wv moved swiftly today. War has been
W declared. the president has called fol
volunteers and by the end Of another day
citizen soldiers will be moving, and some
thing exciting will likely be heard from the
front.
Washington. April, 25.-The presi-
dents message recommending war
declaration has been presented to
congress. The message was referred
to the foreign committees of the sem
ate and house.
The presidents message is brief.
After outlining the diplomatic events
recently had with Spain, including
the withdrawal of the Spanish minis
ter, the dismissal of Woodford, and
the termination of diplomatic rela-
tions between Spain and the United
states, calling for volunteers and
blockading Cuban ports. the presi-
dent urges the speedy adoption of the
Joint resolution declaring that war
exists to place the country clear be-
fore the world.
The house committee on foreign af-
fairs met at 1890, formulated a dec
laration of war without delay and re-
ported it to the house.
IL took the house minute and Al
seconds to pass the declaration of
war.
The foreign relations committee of
the senate agreed to report the dec
hration of war as passed by the
house, and will notify the governors
OF states of the quota of troops they
are expected to furnish under the call
for volunteers.
The senate passed the house war
Jill without amendment. 1t now
goes to the president. The bill de-
.clares that war exists and has existed
since April 81 between the United
States and Spain, and the president is
directed and empowered to use the
entire land and naval forces of the
country, national and state, to carry
this into effect
The war department has called on
the different states for their quotas of
volunteers.
Illinois has seven regiments of in
fantry and one of cavalry. Iowa.
three regiments of infantry and two
light batteries.
1t is positively stated that the pres.
ident does not at present contemplate
further call for volunteer.
The senate committee on military
affairs has decided there are no defects
in the volunteer army bill, such as re-
quire amendment. Roosevelt will be
appointed lieutenant colonel of reg
iment he will raise.
The regiment will he composed of
cowboys and mounted riflemeu. DR..
Wood. the presidents family physi-
elan. will,be colonel.
The war revenue bill will not be re-
ported to the senate until tomorrow
and 1t is not expected to pass until
Late in the week.
The senate passed the naval appro-
priation bill. and took up and passed
The army reorganization bill. An
amendment was inserted in the naval
bill appropriating Is, $50. 900 to enable
the secretary of the navy to enlist
men for the navy.
Secretary sherman Resigns.
Washington. April 25.-Secretary
OF State Sherman has rendered his
resignation to take effect at the close
OF today. Assistant Secretary Day
can succeed him If he will. The cabi-
net was in session considering a dec.
laration of war all the morning.
Sherman resignation was rendered
at 1915. Day has been chosen to
succeed him.
Day VIII Accept.
Canton. Ohio. April 25.-udge
Day. now here, says he will accept
the secretaryship of state in success
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
-CoIN- 3 PER CENTS AUTHORIZED.
Five Hundred Millions In Bonds When it
Is Necessary.


The loan provisions of the bin are ns
follows:
That the secretary Of the treasury IS
hereby authorized to borrow on the
credit Of the United States the sum OF
100000. or so much thereof as may
be necessary. and to prepare and issue
therefor at not less than par coupon or
registered bonds of the United States
In such form as he may prescribe and
In denominations of $50 or some multi
pie OF that sum, redeemable in coin at
the pleasure OF the United States after
ten years from the day Of their issue.
and payable twenty years from such
date and bearing interest payable quar-
terly in coin at the rate OF per cent.
per annum; and the bonds herein au-
thorized shall be exempt from all taxes
or duties Of the United States. as well
as from taxation in any form by or un-
Ger state, municipal or local authority;
provided, that the bonds authorized by
this section shall be first offered as a
popular loan under such regulS tions to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
WAR INCIDENT AT CHICAGO.
Woman In BLACK Who Marched with The
Naval Recruits 60 the station.

Chicago. April ga sight for Spartan
eyes was witnessed yesterday as the
first detachment Of naval recruits from
Chicago and Milwaukee marched down
the smooth asphalt Of jackson bouie-
ward to the Pennsylvania station, en-
route for New York 10 enter active SER
vice. Notwithstanding that the escort
OF 500 blue-jackets Of the Illinois naval
reserve was showing a fauitiess drIu:
that the strains OF the star spangled
Banner" were resounding from a gorge
ously arrayed band: Notwithstanding
that every man OF the ia recruits was
waving a small American flag: there
was something else that had greater
interest for the crowds OF people that
lined the sidewalks In front OF the ho-
tells. clubs. theatres and board OF trade.
Everybody watched one figure In black.
Right among the marching recruits
and keeping close alongside OF a strap
ping young fellow IN n light oyercoat
who was carrying a small travelling
grip. was woman OF fully 60 years.
She was dressed In mourning, ana
many a hurrah was hushed as people
caught the first glimpse apparently OF q
widowed. gray-haired mother PERSONAL
ly taking her son into the rank and file
OF the boys in blue. She kept an arm
around him. and her head bowed, notic-
ing no one else. Perhaps twenty other
women and girls-mothers. wives and
sweethearts-walked with the recruits.
but the attention OF the spectators fol-
lowed only the lone woman In black TIN
she was lost in the distance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25

men. During the cehate HUI saia 80
was the presidents plan 20 land a force
in Cuba as soon as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25

Niagara Falls. Ont. April 25.-senor
Polo y Bernabe and his entire stan left
here for Toronto Saturday. senor Polo
inilmated that his mail had been
tampered with: letters from Spanish
consuls at Chicago and the French am
bassador Washington had not reached
him. He said he had not heard from n
single Spanish consul in the United
States
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25

Springfield. Ills, April 25.--secretary
Of State Rose and Auditor Mccullough
have announced that positions would
be held for all employees who volunteer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25

The family motto Of the Bulwer Lyt.
ton house is singularly inappropriate
Tor people whose fame has been won
with pen instead of with sword. It is,
"This is the work of valor."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
Warren Beckwith Fulists.

Creston. Ia. April 25.-The first man
20 present himself before the examining
physicians for enlistment I'm company
q was Warren Beckwiih, OF Mount
Pleasant. son-in-law OF Robert T. Lin
coils es Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
All In Being Used to II.

Little Chicago Girl-See how you
like our water. Here's drink.
Little st. Lois Cousin Casting it)-
It's pretty &c I'd, but it hasn't quite as
much body as ours. I like ours best
Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
Inheritance Law Valid,

Washington, April 25.-The su
preme court decided the Illinois in.
heritance tax law valid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25

S15; for each addiri0iial SO oS. $40.
Passage ticket for a foreign port, il
less than $50. 81; exceeding $50, IS.
Power Of attorney, % cents; power
OF attorney to convey real estate or
rent or lease the same. 81; probate of
will or letters of administration where
the estate does not exceed $500. 80
cents; between $500 and 5000. 81: be-
tween 5000 and $4,000, s.; between
$4,000 and $4,000. IS: between $4,000
and 100000. $40; between slOo. 900 and
sl50,000. $50. and for each additional
$4,000, SO; protest against any note.
check, acceptance, etc, % cents; ware
house receipt for goods in merchandise.
etc, held in storage. 25 cents.
The bill also imposes a system of ton
mage taxes of s cents per ton not to
exceed Sc cents per ton per year upon
all vessels from foreign ports and from
the receipts from these duties $3.50. 900
Is appropriated for the marine hospital
service
Senator Teller expressed the opinion
that the house war revenue bill could
not pass the senate with the bond prop
osition included. II do not think the
time has come when we need TO author
ize the issue of bonds" he said. 1T may
be that it will be necessary to grant
such authority later IL the war should
be prolonged. but certainly with S22o,-
100000 in cash In the treasury we do not
want to increase the bonded indebted
ness until We absolutely know that such
course is necessary. If compelled to
secure moro funds II would be better at
this time to resort TO some temporary
expedient such as the issuance of green
backs or treasury notes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
Attention. Camper. and Fishinr Par,

Attention, Campers and Fishing Parties.
We are headquarters for camping
and fishing supplies; also a full line
of fresh groceries always on hand and
at the lowest price. Ice delivered to
all camps. Fresh and cured meats,
fresh produce direct from the farm.
All goods sold will be delivered free
of charge.
S. j. APPLE. Sears. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25

Americas greatest medicine is
Hoods Sarsaparilla. which cures
when all other preparations fail to do
any good whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
Representative Waits the Call.

Springfield, Ills, April 25 - Repre-
sentative James r. Campbell, of Nc
Leansboro, Ills, who offered to resign
his seat in congress some time ago and
head regiment to war, is now ready.
He has raised the regiment and now
awaits his call from the military au-
thorities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-25
VAR DECLARED AND TPOOPS CALLED
eadms Message Acted CoyesVes
Quota and Quiet Seems hal at the Front

z3 cents Or Tess, 2 cents between 25 cents
and so cents. cents between so and rs
cents, cents between rs cents and 81,
and Tor each 80 cents or fraction there
OF above that amount an additional 2
cents. The same schedule applies to
perfumery and cosmetics. Chewing gum
Is to pay 1 cent for packets selling at
cents and cents for packets exceeding
cents.
Ginger ale and mineral waters are to
pay 1 cent per pint and wines cents
per pint. Bonds. debentures or other
certificates of indebtedness after June
1 issued by any association, corporation,
ETC., are to opay scents on each $1OOor frac-
ton thereof issued and on all transfers
OF shares or certificates of stock 2 cents
on each 500 Of face. On bank checks
and drafts exceeding $40. cents.
Order to Michigan Guards.
Detroit. April 25.-General order No.
5 to the Michigan National Guard was
issued from military headquarters at
4:30 yesterday afternoon as follows:
First, Second, Third and Fifth in
fantry; First and Second independent
battalions; field staff bands, NJ. N. G.,
will move to Island Lake Tuesday,
April 26, in heavy marching order"
Has Food for Reconcentrados.
New York, April 25-The Mallory line
steamer State Of Texas passed out
quarantine Saturday with the Red Cross
flag flying. bound for Key West. The
State Of Texas is loaded with supplies
for the recOncentrados in Cuba. Twelve
Red Cross nurses are aboard, in charge
Of DR.. j. B. Hubbell
Priest Who Will Go as Chaplain.
Chicago, April 25.-Father Maurice ].
Dorney, pastor of st. Gabriers Roman
Catholic church, has secured a commits
sion from the United States govern
ment as chaplain, and left today to
join the fighting men with Captain
Robley D. Evans on the battleship Iowa
in front of Havana.
Representative Waits the Call.
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M'KINLEY'S POLICY OF VACILLATION.
He Changes From Policy Swinging
Pendulum; knowing Crisis, Hesitates;
is Almost Overcome BY Task Upon Him

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THE WACO TRAGEDY.
There MiIl B.Tw1 Funerals This
Afternoon.
Mr.. DAVIS SuCCuABSD 10 WOUNDS.
Hc Showed Mighty Powers Of Cd
duruncs.
10th BURIED Al. SANE HOuR.
Mr. nrnnS's pauGhscr, Rnrlcd In
iio"stun, WI, tic aicmoyrd and
Laid nrSihc Her Father.

| Waco, TcXafc April > There will DO
two funerals tomorrow in Waco. i. NJ.
pavia died III i;i5 this afternoon. just
Twelve hours after iirani hrcathcd his
last, Alta O'Clock tomorrow afternoon botL
viii be laid to rest, Mr., Dsvis III Tho First
street cemetery ami Mr.. Drann in Oak.
M~nao,
Mi Eavis was 4 man or strong vitality
and a constitution That save him mighty
power OF endurance, which accounts for
his llvlig 80 long after being riidlea with
tulIots. There never was any hope wnat-
ever for his recovery.
Mr. Rrann was iust tho opposite To Ia
Wis in plyslcsl power; lie was a weak man
physically and had very poor reeupcfating
powers, II he had been shot like his iiti-
taeopist he wouldn't have lived an hours,
MI, iSrunn leaves II wife and two chilarc,,.
William Carlisle and Grace Gsrtradc, both
arc under years o. agc. rhete eldest
child died III Houston Sone years ago aud
Is hurlell there, hut an order has bseil
siven for her exhpnlatton ana removal 10
waco, where her remains win be reinforced
beside her father, Bran had made dates
for lecture tcur md was to begin Iii
Meeun, Ga, Monday night,
G. Il. Ward brother g W H. Wnul.
Maa here last night, bui returned to Tyler
this morning Ne is Vice nrSsi,ient OF tho
Tyler Foundry and Machinery company.
Hs could have made bond for his brother.
w H. Wera. bat It was determined 10
wait the result OF Dagis' wounds Friends
M Ward In. thig nj k,vn .,,ranyau n, t.fpa
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ELiMNY 'i'iasTirDNy.
spanish IInUrt To put the Maine Dis
nMtec an TIC GmMnMs.


aster On the Cubans.
Washington, April 2.-The Spanish min-
istcr here, Senior Polo has given publicity
10 Ike following;
ON Friday. the 18th, the Spanish court Of
inquiry made ms report, ana the SPANISH
consul general IN New York tiled officially
With the United States district attorney OF
New York, an affidavit made by mnn
named John y. Bennett Of 2bI Forty -iourlu
street, New York Cits,
MIR. Bennett anannnced himself az al
inventor OF explosives and tells hos in
was called upon by GonSaio he Ques,ila,
Reublns and others 81 the Cuban Jlhta
In New York. who were greatly Interested
IN his explosives, which he says emit
iigllt aud flame and have four timcs TIE
strength of sunDowler."
He DOES not say that he sold any cS-
l,nsiyca 10 The Cubanf.
Tho Spanish consul general in New iYrx
took occasion To investigate the character
cf IL man WHO made The AFFIDAVIT aud
moi only flied Il cory of the Document IN.
The district attorneys office. BAT sni,t
cory 10 the Spanish minister hsrc, Ipe
II tx said viii bo laid before the
senate committee on foreign affairs, vi fth
meets today and ii nltsuiDg a line OF IN
ycsligation regarding the Maine, in thu
belief that Spaip's official responsibility
,p
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dent and staff department have for
weeks suppressed the most damalus
evidence that the Maine was absolute
ly destroyed by submarine mine at
official Spanish hands. The evidence
has been pigeouholed in the state de-
partment for FIVE weeks While she SEN
ate demanded information aud the
whole country scethed With indigna-
tion.
With the Spanish torpedo flotilla
and another Spanish squadron on the
way and a third only awaiting the
fash OF the cable to start on It's de-
structive mission the commander in
chief of the army and navy walks the
halls of the White House wringing
his sweaty hands In impotcnt misery.
Today the only men who had the pres
ident's ear-nnd ! do not sneak by
bearsay--were Vice President Hobart
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me OF the coal syndicate and the stan
dard Oil opprobrium); Mark Hanna
Steve Elkins and the Amcriran agant
Of the Rothsahilds. No others nerd an
rly, The Rothsehilds man told tho
presiden; that his principals would be
able to control tho European situation
and messieurs, the vice president aud
tho senator from West Virginia, as
sured his cNcellency that they believed
they could hold congress down for 4
few days more until solution OF the
present difficulty could be arrived AT.
which would preclude the possibility
of war and place the bpndholders once
more on a sound footing and give tho
country a chance 10 io business with
Spain OH business basis--commun I'M
der these circumstances would be graf
uitous.
The Post correspondent learns