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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
DOESN'T AGREE WITH HAVANA.
This Account of the Landing scrimmage
at Bahia Honda,

dt Ddulb nOnuas
Washington, July 2S.-Assistant Sec
retary Meiklejohn has Just received
news of the result of the second ex-
pedition sent by him to Cuba to supply
Gomez forces in the western end of the
island with food and munitions of war.
This expedition was carried on the
transport Wanderer. Havana reports
describe the landing as a failure, and
say that four Of the landing aprty. in
Guiding the lieutenant, were killed. This
is the usual Spanish exaggeration. A
list of the supplies carried by the Wan
derer had been landed and sent into
the territory beyond Spanish reach
when an overwhelming force of Spanish
troops appeared and compelled the
abandonment Of the attempt to land
the remainder.
None of the American party was
killed. but four men were wounded.
Their injuries were slight. and they
were put ashore at Key West, to which
port the Wanderer returned. The YES
sci made another start for western
Cuba. this time with a naval convoy to
prevent interruption with her work, and
it Is believed that before this time she
has succeeded In discharging her whole
cargo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
WASHINGTON, July est can

\hIASHINGTON, July est can
w he stated on the authority of the
state department and foreign en-
bassies here that there were no over
lures on behalf of Spain for peace or
cessation of hostilities until the
French ambassador Tuesday after
noon presented the note to the presi-
dent. This statement is made with
full knowledge of European denials
and must be accepted as that Of the
government of the United States.
Therefore all talk about bad faith
shown by our government in pressing
the Porto Rican campaign the last few
days is absolutely without founda-
tion. Our government has done
nothing which can subject it to criti-
cism on that score. In addition to
representatives of the United States,
persons qualified to speak for Spain
in this country make an exactly SINH
lar statement, and the alleged charge
of bad faith against the United States
attributed to sagasta is dscredited as
intentions designed to prejudice the
successful progress of the peace
movement.
Madrid Thoroughly Ready for Peace.
Madrid, July 2s.-The newspapers
here consider the peace terms attrib-
utedto President Mckinley as accepta-
BILE To Spain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
SOMEWHAT IMPROVED.
Prince Bismarck Still Taking His Gus
tomary Diet.

Hamburg, July 2s.-Bismarck is
somewhat improved since Yesterday
evening. His condition might be de-
scribed as fairly good, and but for
violent pains in the foot and face
he would have passed good night.
As it was he slept fairly. The prince
diet yesterday included ham, caviare
eggs. beer and champagne. The
prince smoked his pipe and read the
newspapers in bed TODAY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
DEWEY CLEARING SPANISH CRAFT.
Raleigh and Concord Dispatched or an
Important Mission.


Important Mission.
New York, July 2S.-The Journals
Hong Kong special says Dewey, at
Manila, has dispatched the Raleigh
and Concord to gather up IL Spanish
craft which, according to Consul Gen
eral Wildman at this port, are at var
ious places in the Philippine archi-
pelago. Among these vessels are
three gunboats at San Miguel, Luzon
Island; four at Port Royal. Palawar
Island, and four merchantmen with
cargoes of tobacco at Cagayan, Luzon
Island. The dispatch also reports
that English traders at the coal mines
at Batan. Luzon Island. have been
imprisoned and subjected to ill-treat-
ment otherwise by the Spaniards
there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
United States Gives Out Statement Reply to sagasta
Representations.
HAS SOUGHT NO ADVANTAGE OF SPAIN
Dewey Cleaning Out the Enemys Craft About the Philippine
Islands,

removal of all of Skaters army as
soon as the men, in the discretion of
the commander, may safely be
brought back to camp on Montauk
point. Long Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
SUFFERING At GUANTANAMO.
spaniards Almost Starving to Death When
American supplies Arrived.


Santiago, July 2S.-Col. Bosell,
who. after taking confirmation of the
instructions Of surrender from Toral
To the military governor at Guantan-
amo. returned here Wednesday. and
SAYS the conditions at Guantanamo
are awful. The troops are literally
starving. For the last eight days
they have had no food. There are
1000 sick and suffering from diseases
increased by hunger. The governor
refused to accept the rations Sampson
sent until confirmation of the surren-
der brought by Bosell Then he sur.
rendered Tuesday.
Brooke ON FOR Porto Rico.
Washington, July 2S.-The war de-
partment this morning received i
dispatch from Gen. Brooke at New
port News. dated last night, saying
that he was on board the transport
and would sail early this morning fol
Porto Rico. Nothing further ha:
been heard from the commanding Off.
Ger at Newport News, or from Brooke.
To Bring Our Heroes Back.
Washington, July 2S.-Secretary o.
War Alger has given orders for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

The testimonials in behalf of Hood s
Sarsaparilla are written by honest
people who want you to know what it
has done for them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
Powder Mill Blows I'D.

Emira, n. Y, July 2s.-The pow
der mill of Mr.. johnson at Troy. Pa.
Twas blown up and the owner killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
ILLINOIS men WROTH
For the Second Time the Fifth
Regiment Is Given a
Disappointment.
ORDERED TO MOVE TO THE FRONT
And at the Last Moment Has to Give
Place to Another Regiment.

Indiana Boys Given the Preference and
Started from Camp Thomas with Grants
Brigade-Washineton Hears No More
from Miles and Is Studying How to
Justify His Disregard of Orders in Land.
ing at Guanica - Santiago Mortuary
Report-Madrid Reports Fighting.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28
DEATH ACCORDING TO FICTION.

HE death of Rev. A. P. Dodge of Georgia was
sufficiently different from the ordinary style OF
shutting off to merit notice. Mr. Dodge, ASIDE
from being minister of the gospel, was very men,
and could afford to indulge his fobles. Among these
the preservation of the body of his first wife The
lady had left her of clay fifteen years
before, and stipulated that should be preserved I'M
til he had left his own, which time the two shouio
be buried side by side. Mr.. Dodge not only agreed
this, but got wife to help him watch over the
first
Suddenly the minister was told by his physician
that there remained to him of life period not much
fifteen minutes. Dodge not ratified indeed
he did particularly. Instead OF grow
ing maudlin preternaturally pious he ordered
glasses and wine, and upon their arrival proposed
toast to the long life and prosperity OF all present
Then he sank back his pillow and his soul took
flight to regions where human Judgment may not toll
low.
This is not the style of death which is expected
from the truly good, and certainly not the sort IN
which minister of the gospel is supposed to indulge
1t breaks clear away from old traditions and follows
the pattern laid down in recent fiction OF which quo
Vadis" is a sample We hope Dodge will rest well
and that the bones of Mrs. Dodge No. I, having
found grave after all these years. will enjoy the same
boon AS to No e. she is entitled to double condo
lences May the fortune left by the two deceased
bring to her measure of comfort.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28
HuMoRs OF SCHOOL EXAMINATION.

HUMoRs OF SCHOOL EXAMINATION.
1t appears that at an elementary ex-
animation in English which was lately
held in a school near New York two SEN
fences were given out to be corrected by
the younger scholars. The first sentence
was to be corrected as to its subject mat
ter, and the second sentence as to its
syntax. These were the sentences:
1.-The hen has three legs.
.'Who done it?''
When the papers were handed in 1t was
found that one of the examines had ap-
parently regarded the sentence as subtly
connected in thought. for his answer was
as follows:
''The hen didn't done it; God done it,
BoOkman.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28
ANUS EMENTS

Counnoa-HOn Prob
Acazar-"The Merchant OF Venice
Noroscos-"Ordea of Two Sisters
T1volt-"La Gioconda"
Orpheum- Vaudeville
Vaudeville and Cannon the 6l3-pound Man.
AlhambTa Eddy and Jones streets-Vauoevine Opening
Saturday, September 8.
Olympia-Corner Mason and Eddy streets-Specialtes
Mechanics PaYilion-The Irish Fair,
Spro's Understanding
Recreation Park-BasebaIl this afternoon
Coursing-At Union Coursing Park
State Fair-Sacramento. September
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

It appears that the American soldier killed recently
in the streets of Cavite brought his own tate upon
himself by discharging revolver when there was not
the slightest occasion for doing There IS no
profit in getting too gay.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

The man who isn't capable of filing the
office better than the man appointed has
yet to be born in this great and glorious
republic.-Chicago News.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Special information supplied daily to
business houses and public men by the
Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's). $40 Mont
gomery street Telephone Main 1912.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Americans will not tolerate abuse of American SOL
diers The country pays have them properly cared
for and if they do not get the care the responsible
persons may expect large dose of trouble.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Treat your friends to Townsend's Cali
fornia Glaze Fruits, SOC ID. in fire-etch
boxes. 627 Market St, Palace Hotel bldg
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

A. J. Drexel, the Philadelphia banker, is to have a
ST 100000 yacht, to which he has perfect right and
for which he will doubtless pay cash. But it is to be
built abroad and there is why it should not
have been built in this country
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Two young shoplifters have been dismissed with
reprinand. There doubt to their guilt, but
they did not claim to be victims of kleptomania and
naturally the court felt kindly toward them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

The Spanish paper which says that England wishes
the United States to the Philippines so as to
have them for a British base of operations against
France and Russia would better guess again
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Several instigators of a prize-fght in New York
have been arrested because of the principals hap
pened TO get killed in the ring. For this
course is taken after each similar event, the law ap
parently deemng it necessity to make bluff Of
caring how many pugilists die with their gloves
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Admiral Sampson may attend the peace jubilee at
Omaha, and he would be certain of hearty greet
ing Sampson knows thing two about the best
modern methods of creating peace.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

When the Democratic section of the fusion plat
form refers to the good deeds of all the Democratic
successors TO Jefferson in the Presidency does it in
clude Grover Cleveland?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Ex-Secretary Sherman may be old and out OF poit-
ical life, but he occasionally makes remarks to which
the country ready listen In his objections to the
yav American soldiers have been treated there is
the slightest evidence of dotage
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Members of the Federal Court have no need for
personal worry the circumstance that the Gov-
eminent building here is not to be built in accord
with their ideas At the the structure promises
TO progress it will not be occupied until the present
generation shall have passed away and gray-haired
iuriss as yet unborn be wearing the gowns Of office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

There does not to be ground for the positive
statement that troops to be sent to Man
lila. Aguinado's old followers may yet have to have
some sense knocked into them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Anarchy is said to be prevalent in Porto Rico, which
is virtually part of the United States. There
might be such thing as undue haste in calling our
soldiers home
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

1t is demonstrated that California is citrus belt
from Sskiyou to San Diego. 1t is all one State, one
climate and one orange, and the fusionists not
going to suck it, either.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Perhaps it would be wise for Alger to keep the
volunteers in service until the differences between
himself and the rest of the War Department have
been settled
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Of course Major Mclaughlin will be chairman OF
the Republican State Central Committee. There is
no one else who would exactly fill the bill
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Germans are charging that American -four is
aduerated with meal If is, the trade will be lost
this country and the dishonest spectators
rightly.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

If England and China really open hostities the
latter will learn to regard the affair with japan
mere incident
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28


Despite the valorous achievements of
the American army, out of the clamor
Of accusation against the War Depart
ment there is likely to come a definite
demonstration that some one in the
War Department has been negligent,
that the brave soldiers have undergone
unnecessary hardships, and that some
Of them have been driven to their
graves by the criminal brutality of
those superior in authority. 1 hope the
investigation will be so thorough that
the guilty shall all be punished, even if
the head of the department be involved.
/ never ran across any particular rea-
son for having confidence in Alger, and
never had any, but that he is guilty of
cruel wrongs against the troops,
wrongs profitable to himself and his
friends, is simply beyond belief How
ever, the charges are so direct that I'M
less he insist upon an investigation
there will remain cloud upon his rep
utation so long as his reputation sur
wives, and he does not need this. But
while one shrinks from crediting the
ruTnors there is evidence that on board
ships bearing sick and wounded delica-
cies furnished by the Red Cross for
just such emergencies were sold to the
sufferers. This is too bad to be fitting
ly characterized. The guilty men should
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28

Sacramento was the very essence of
hospitality The citizens had decor
ated the Pavilion to place of beauty
and charm. The weather was not Sc
verely hot, for Sacramento. and much
of the perspiration shed was due either
to the outflow of oratory or the re-
ceipt of the same. Nights were cool
and under their somnolent influence
the crickets reposed and permitted WIS.,
itors to sleep when there happened 10
be leisure for an experience so common
place. But If Sacramento is to con-
tinue to be convention city it must
provide hotel facilities. l do not see
why it cannot have as good hotel
as Los Angeles, San Jose, Santa Cruz
or other Californian towns. Why
should Fresno and San Rafael excel 1T
in this respect? Never having been
at Milpitas, 1 do not know how 1T COM
pares with Sacramento, but am Will
ing to bet against the superiority OF
the capital. People familiar with Sac
ramento for twenty-five years say no.
tel accommodations were better at the
beginning of that period than they are
now. People do not go to conven-
ton expecting the comforts OF a Coro-
nado or a Del Monte. They go In
spired by a high and holy patriotism
and to get In the way of possible
stroke of lightning. But bed Is
necessity, and the patriots do want
something to eat, together with SER
vice not distinctly promotive or pro-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-08-28
THE WAR DEPARTMENT SCANDALS

IHETHER true or false, the many reports Of
I Encouragement on the part of the War De-
partment have now reached proportions OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
THE NAVAL RESERVES.
Commander Wants to Mobilize Them in
Wilmington.

Commander George j.. Morton wants
to mobilize the Naval Reserves in Viii
mington He writes the Adjutant Gen
cral as follows:
Il have the honor to request that
when the call is made for the Naval
Battalion that the same be rendeZvoused
at Washington, where they can be drilled
in boat evolution and naval tactics, rs
the various divisions are better i'll the
infantry drill now than the boat drill
and in addition to this my services are
needed here in fitting out the Nantucket
that is now undergoing repairs. FOl
this purpose ! would like to have tents
for 400 men, as it is impossible to quar-
ter any one on ship now and possibly
not for ten days yet, but the drills are
necessary to get the men in proper
shape, and | have an available camp
ground for them"
Immediately upon receipt of the above
letter the Adjutant General replied that
''as soon rs orders are received from
the War Department they will be trans
mitted to you by wire. The orders will
contain full instructions as to time and
place of rendezvous of Naval Reserves,
THE Navy Department will not ac-
cept any new divisions ut present.
mo tents can be supplied by the
State, as the supply is not sufficient fOr
the infantry force"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
WAR AT THE STATE MUSEUM.
Brown Prismatic Smokeless Powder on
Exhibition.

While the present war is absorbing SO
much of public attention it is noticeable
how many people are interested i'll the
collection Of ancient and modern fire
arms that have been recently acquired
by the museum, chiefly through the good
Offices of Col. T.. a. Olds. The old flint
lock Tower musket of 1893. is shown
with the name of the Fayetteville In
fantry engraved on the side plate, to-
gether with the date. Then comes the
various muzzleloaders and during and
before the civil war, the different types
Of Springfield breechloaders, and, finally,
the detachable magazine rifle of small
calibre, now used by all the principal
armies of the world Service cartridges
of 30 calibre bullet are shown, the
former being the regular United States
Army ammunition, while the latter is
that used by the United States Navy.
Misunderstanding Springfield cartridges,
cartridge pouches, &c. are there for
comparison, but perhaps there is moth
ing more startling that the few grains of
Brown Prismatic powder, such as Uncle
Sam uses in his big coast defence and
warship guns Of S-inch calibre and over.
These grains are ] inch by III inch in
size, and are six-sided prisms, so that
they will fit together like the cells in Il
honcycomb. Each of these grains has Il
hole through the centre, which allows
n free run of the fire through the charge
when ignitcd. They look about as little
like what one thinks of as gunpowder as
can well be imagined.
A few days ago there was sent i'll from
near Ocracoke specimen Of that beauty
of the deep, commonly known as the
All Mouth This one, while only four
feet long and not over fifty pounds in
weight. has Il mouth capable of receiving
aud caring for anything of the size of
Il full grown water melon. Not that he
INDUCES in that kind of diet, but Il nice
goose or juicy young dog would tit his
appetite about to II Il. The Janitor is
now fixing up this specimen for exhibit
ton, and as it has the reputation OF
being unexceled among fishes for pure
ugliness. it will be an interesting addi-
ton to the MUSEUM collections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
STATE MUSIC TEACHERS.

The State Music Teachers Associa-
ton will meet this afternoon ut i
O'Clock in the Academy of Music.
The programme committee consisting
of Miss Potter. Prof Mack and NJ.
Royster, have arranged an interesting
programme for the meeting. After the
business meeting there will be short talks
on musical subjects, intersDersed with
vocal and instrumental music.
Not only are the music teachers OF
the city invited to attend, but all music
lovers as well will be welcome.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26
PENN aEuTrAL's MEETING
1t Will BE Held This Year for the First
Time in the South

1t Will BE Held This Year for the First
Time in the South.
The Penn Mutual Agency Association
will hold its annual meeting at the JEFF
rcrson Hotel, Richmond Va, May 1G,
II, IS and IL.
MIR Cunningham Hall. general agent
of the Company for Virginia; Col. Frank
Markoe, general agent for Maryland,
and Mr.. Il. 4, Raney, general agent for
North Carolina, comprise the committee
of arrangements. A very instructive
and interesting programme will be an
nounced the latter part of April by Mr..
Edward Bourne, of Philadelphia, the
secretary of the association.
A large attendance is expected of the
general agents throughout the United
States Of the Penn Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, of Philadelphia. and II
number of the officers and trustees will
also be present.
Mr.. II. Il. Rancy, of this city. is on the
programme for Il speech at the banquet,
TO be given at the Hotel Jefferson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-04-26

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