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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
AND DoNs FoREGATHEH
with Their Diplomatic Legs Under Mon
sieur DeIcasse,s Mahognny.

Paris, Sept. 36.-The breakfast at
which the peace commissioners OF the
United States and Spain met for the
first time yesterday was a purely infor-
NAL affair given by NJ. Delc2sse in his
private apartments at the foreign Office.
The Spanish commissioners arrived first.
accompanied by the Spanish ambassa-
dor here. Senor Leon Castillo, and the
secretary OF the Spanish embassy The
United States ambassador, General Hor-
ace Porter, and Henri Vignaud. the sec
retary of the United States embassy
arrived at the foreign sffice before the
American commissioners and awaited
them there The American party ar
rived on the stroke of 1890. the hour
fixed, andsthe rapping of halberd hy a
doorkeeper on Ehe marble floor an
nounced the arrival OF the Americans
who were received in a private salon
near NJ. Delcasse's official quarters
The minister met and greeted each
American in turn. and then presented
them to the premier. NJ. Brisson. Sim
ultaneousiy Senor Castillo stepped for
ward TO greet General Porter. where
upon the two groups moved together.
and introduction. TO each Other were ef-
fected by n. Deicasse. After Senior Cas-
tillo and General Porter had a brief
chat the party repaired to the breakfast
room. where NJ Beleasse presided in the
center of a long table On his right were
General Porter and Senator Gray, with
Spanish commissioner between them
On his left was the president of the
Spanish commission. Ssnor Hontero
Rios. with Senior Davis next to him and
Spanish Commissioner on the left of the
senator
On the opposite side. facing NJ Del
casse. was II Brisson- On his right
were Sencr Leon Castillo. Senator
FRYE and q Spapish commissioner. On
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
GIas.-Blower for Congress.

st. Louis. Sept. 3o.-Michael j. Gill. a
glass blower by occupation, was yester-
day nopainated by the Democrats of the
Tenth district for congress. Hon. Rich
ard Barthodt is the Republican NOM
inee. Gill was a member of the Illinois
legislature ip 1886 and the author of the
anti-chsd Ialseg and arbitration Iegisla-
ton He was also the author of the
bill which became a law taking the
parochial schools of Illinois from the
state government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
WAR DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATORS.
Examine Complaints the President Has
Receiyed-Inquiry Extended.

Receiyed-Inquiry Extended.
Washington, Sept. 30.-The war de-
partment, Investigators having nothing
else to do yesterday took up let of
Complaints the president has been re-
ceiving for some time. So far as COULD
be ascertained the commission was not
much impressed by the complaints,
which were mostly at second hand.
A decision was reached to include in
the work an inquiry into the conduct Of
the war department in the Pacific as
well in the Atlantic region, and to
this end letters were written to General
Merriam, in command of the department.
OF the Pacific; General Otis, in command
in the Philippines. and General Merritt.
who occupied this latter post until re-
Gently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

Washington, Sept. 30.-Col. John
Hay was sworn into office as secretary
of state. at IL this morning The
ceremony took place in the presi-
dents room at the White House.
The oath was administered by Justice
Harlan, of the supreme court. Hay
Immediately joined his colleagues in
the regular Friday cabinet session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Illinois Prohib.ionists.

Springfield, Ills, Sept. 3o.-Today A
z. Wilson, secretary of the state Pro-
hibition executive committee, will file
1 1900 petitions. representing 10. 200 names,
for state ticket and sufficient num-
Der for a congressional candidate in
each district and a legislative candidate
in each assembly district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Dealing with the Catholic Question.

Washington, Sept. SO.-The condi-
lions OF the Catholic church through
out the country are TO be considered
al the annual meeting of archbishops
in the United States, which will be
held at the Catholic university be-
ginning Oct. II. 1t is said the meet
ing will not deal with questions of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Catholic authority in Cuba, Porto
Rico and Philippines.
ALL SICK COMING BACK.
Incapacitated Soldiers in Porto Rico to BE
Brought Home

Brought Home
Washington, Sept. 30.-The war
department has posted the following:
The president has given instructions
that all the sick at Porto Rico be sent
north as soon as they are able to travel
with safety, the purpose being to re-
lieve Gen. Brooke of the future care of
the sick and at the same time enable the
men to receive treatment obtainabls
in the better appointed home hosPi-
tails. These men will be furloughed,
as in the cases of those returning
from Santiago About 700 leave to-
day on the Relief and Missouri
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities with
out the least danger. 1t has won for
itself the best reputation of any prep
aration used today for colds, Group,
tickling in the throat or obstinate
coughs. T. H. Thomas, A. j. Riess
and M. f. Bahnsen. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
SEEMS To BE SOME MISTAKE.
One Per Cent.'Not an Extraordinary Loss
in Military Campaign.

Washington. Sept. 30.-The loss by
death of the American army during the
war with Spain is less than 1 per cent.
Official reports received BY the war de-
partment from time to time, giving the
numbers sf men and officers who have
been killed and wounded. and who have
died from disease in the army from the
beginning of the war up 70 Aug. 81,
show these figures. as to casualties in
battle:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Prohibition in the Dominion,

Quebec. Sept. S0.-Reports from all
parts OF the Dominion indicate that the
vote for and against prohibition, has
been larger than was expected. Tie in
aications are that prohibition has been
carried by a large majority, but preb-
ably not more than oIre-half the regis
tered vote of the Dominion has been
caSt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
shopnfting ON the chicago Scale.

Chicago. Sept. 3o.-Mrs. John Pole
and her daughter Minnie. 20 years of
ege, were arrested yesterday on the
charge OF shoplifting. Their fiat at $50
West Forty-seventh street was packed
with goods of every description which
had been pilfered from downtown
stores The police recovered goods worth
a abOllt SS O0O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
MiIeage for Fuplouged soldiers.

Washington. Sept. 80. An order of
the war department directs that Acl1
and wounded soldiers granted fur
loughs are entitled to s1.50 per day COM
mutation and transportation when
travelling to and from their homes to
and from posts of duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
AEo-Amerioan split.

Springfield. His. Sept 3o.-The bolting
faction Of the Afro-Amerioau Protec-
tive League held its convention in the
city hall here A resolution was passed
pronouncing the election of James Por-
ter nuH and void and the following
officers were elected: President, Rich
ard Blue. Bloomington; secretary, F. B.
HfcLE,1 4prir rffeld
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Circuit Clerks want a Law.

Springfield, Ills. Sept. 80. = About
thirty circuit clerks of Illinois met in
the<supreme court room at the state
house and decided upon a bill which
they~will ask the next general assembly
to pass. The bill provides for a state
fee for each case filed in the circuit
courts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Report on The yellow Fever.

Washington. Sept. 30. The marine
hospital servios yesterday prepared a
summary of all yellow fever cases and
deaths up TO the zsth inst in this coun-
try 50 far as reported TO the authorities
here. The total OF cases is BIZ: deaths.
25. All the cases are in Louisiana and
Missfssippi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

An Imperial eoscI mas been issued a.
Pekirg expressing regret at the en-
nsrorss increasing III health and com
mandinz the governors OF all provinces
TO send their best physicians TO Peking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Death of an Illinois Soldier.

Philadelphia, Sept. 30.-Private Eman-
uel Londman. company Z, Sixth Illinois,
died yesterday in the Pennsylvania
hospital of typhoid fever His home
was in Pontiac. Ills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

Madrid. Sept. 3o.-Advices from Iloiio
report that the insurreetion in the Phil
ippineS is increasing considerable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

Washington. Sept. 3O.-mportant re-
sults>are likely to follow the extensive
tour Of inspection OF the military camps
just completed by Secretary Alger. and
especially in the matter of reorganizing
the hospital service in the field.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
FuneraI OF Fanny Davenport.

Boston. sept 3o.-The funeral services
Of Fanny Davenport were held at Trim
ity church here yesterday Intermeni
was at FOress Hill cemetery JOSEPH
Jefferson was one of the honorary pail
bearers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

Boston. Sept 30--The loss BY the
burning of the Bradley Fertilizer COM
pany's works at Weymouth Wednesday
night was about s5Oe .0ee. insurance,
s245.eQo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

If You suffer from sores, boils. pip
piles, or IL your nerves are weak aud
Your system run down. you should
take Hoods Sarsaparilla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

LOOK IN nbconsins
Denyer, Sepf:< 3O.-The weather
man can offer NO hope for those on
the western slope whose homes and
crops are threatened by forest fires.
Theraare no indications whatever of
rain. This seems the only element
able to stay the flames fury. No
loss of life is reported. All the game
is leaving the country. escaping the
smoke and heat of the blazing woods.
tween the North and Middle parks. is
now mass of flames. Fire has
already cut swath 80 miles long
from the Grand river almost to Dillon,
in Summit county. Fire around
Aspen is working down the mountain
side toward the town. Reliable re-
ports show there are fires now nearly
300f miles in circumference, with
Glenwood for the center. Practically
every mountain range with timber is
ablaZe. The only cessation of fire is
reported from Cottonwood and Four
Mile creeks, where the flames have
consumed everything that will burn
on the mountain sides.
Better In Wisconsin.
Milwaukee, Sept. 30.-Reports
from the railroad offices in this city
are TO the the effect that forest fires
the northern part of the state were
quenched by the heavy fall of rain
last night.
Minneapolis Sept. 3O.-The 500 line
reports Barron Wis, unharmed by
the fire
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc. 81. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
OCCUPATION OF CUBA
Detachment Ordered To Be In
Readiness for Immediate
Duty on the Island.
TO BE STATIONED AT MANzANILLo,

Division of Troops which Will Do Service
in Cuba Composed Entirely of United
States Soldiers-Graceful "Flopping To-
s~.n.rnrar. ~ ...psr,.~.Ia,ss9sa =. nv Min
ister DeIcasse = War Investigators at
Work at the Capital
Manila. Sept. S0-The Declaration of
Independence was ratified at Manila
yesterday amid great festivities. A re-
view of the troops was held. speeches
were delivered. and recitations. The
feature of the ceremonies was the ad-
dress of AguinAdo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
THE FIRES.
Blazing Forests Cause Great
Alarm in the State of
Colorado.
SWEEPING DOWN THE MOUNTAINS.

Weather Prospects OEer Little Encourage
ment I'm the Way of Anordins Drenching
Rains TO Subdue the Destructive and Ter
rifying EIsment-wIde swath of COun-
try Already Laid In waste-Better Out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30

Washington. Sept. 30.-The following
order for the occupation of Cuba was
issued yesterday from the army head
quarters here: BY direction of the sec
retary of war the Fourth United States
volunteer infantry detachment from the
Seventh army corps will be placed in
readiness for immediate service in Cuba,
pursuant to general order 154. current
series, from this Office. and proceed
fully armed and equipped to take sta
tion at Manzanilfo. the commanding Of
ficer reporting his arrival by telegraph
to Major General James F. Wade,
United States volunteers, Havana, who
will give instructions as to its duty and
disposition. The quartermaster'S de-
partment will furnish the necessary
transportation, and the subsistence de-
partment will provide the necessary
suitable rations, and the surgeon gem
eral make ample provision for Deces-
sary medical attendance 'and supplies
for the troops en- ubute and after ar
rival"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-09-30
Composition of the Division.

The order forming the division which
Is to occupy the island of Cuba does
not designate the major general who
will command it sARt states that the di-
by The senior officer on duty until per-
manent division commander is chosen
by the president. The division is of
three brigades as follows: Cavalry bri-
gade. composed of the Seventh and
Eighth United States cavalry, to be
commanded by Brigadier Genaral L. H.
Carpenter. First infantry brigade,
composed of the Fifteenth regulars and
Fourth volunteers. commanded by Brig
adler General Simon Snider. Second
infantry brigade, composed of
the First regulars and Sixth volunteers.
to be commanded by Brigadier General
y. B. Williston. 1t has generally been
supposed that the division would be
commanded by General Wade. who is
in Cuba
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| sidered. The change consisted in the
insertion of the number of the section,
! omitted from the original bill. The
Senate concurred in the change.
The emergency bill came up from
the House making additions amount
ing TO $4,100 for Maui and Hawaii.
The total Of the bill as concurred in
by the Senate is $32, 600 OF the addi-
tlon, Hama, Maui, gets 1000, Hama
kua $1,000, Hilo $2,100 and Kienae
81, 900.
The House bill repeating the old law
relating to the recovery of rents pass
ed first and second reading and was
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The House bin prohibiting the sale
OF foreign goods so marked as to in
duce any person to believe that they
are Hawaiian passed first reading.
The Senate adopted the House rule
relating to action on concurrent reso-
lutions.
The amended appropriation bill %
came from the Revision Committee.
With the additions the total is now
$269,30 The committee report was
adopted retaining the clause relating
to the approval of road boards on local
work. The bill then passed third
reading.
In considering the bill authorizing
licenses for the sale of wines, beers
and ales of low alcoholic strength, the
Senate amended the provision for the
sale of wines, restricting them to
wines manufactured from grapes, not
TO exceed IS per cent of alcoholic
strength. The question was raised as
to who are the responsible residents
of a district. The word responsible
was amended to read electors. After
some discussion ON various sections it
was feared that there might be ambig-
uity in the provisions of the bill and
it was referred in toto to the Judi
ciary Committee for revision.
Notice was given that the President
has signed the act relating to the re-
lease of dover.
The Public Lands Committee report
ed favorably on the petition for a road
from Puakea to Mahukona to cost
$4,000 and $4,000 for a road crusher.
A communication was received an
nouncing the passage of certain House
bills.
At 8 o'clock the Senate adjourned.
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Treasurer Lansing is receiving pay
ments on the first assessment for the
stock of the provisional Honolulu Rap
id Transit Company.
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HOUSE.

Rep. Pogue reported for the Finance
Committee on House Bill 8, Income
Tax, in part, as follows:
eve find that this bill proposes to
place a tax on the net annual income,
over and above 81, 500 of every individ-
ual or corporation in this Republic.
The bill describes how the the net
income may be computed, the manner
in which the tax may be levied, assess
ed and collected, and how an appeal
from such assessment may be taken.
I'm considering this bill we have
made inquiries as to the mode of as
sessing and collecting income taxes in
other countries.
I'VE have also consulted many of
our citizens and taxpayers as to the
fairness and business of the principle
of tax on incomes, and although
much opposition was found to tax
on incomes in addition to the present
property tax law, it was without ex-
ceptiOn conceded that a tax on in
comes was the fairest and most just
and equitable tax that could be levied
''We believe that a tax on incomes
most perfectly carries out the intent
of Section 2, Article II OF our Consti-
tuition, which states that each mem
Der of society, in return for the pro-
lection by law, of his property, shall
contribute his share of the expense of
such protection.
Your committee consider that those
members of society, who have large
incomes, should contribute more than
those having small incomes, we find
that at the present time in some cases,
persons having large incomes contri-
butte no more towards the maintenance
of the Government than the common
laborer on the road or in the field
This is certainly unjust
''We believe that a tax on incomes,
in addition to the present property
tax, while it might not be wholly just
and equitable, is absolutely necessary
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cal treat long to be remembered. Mrs
Woodward's solo was Hahn's ''Reverie'
and was oharmingly given. These
lines of Tennyson were at the head of
the program for the eZSning.
There is sweet music here that softer
falls
Than petals from blown roses on the
grass,
Or night dews on still waters between
walls
OF shadowy granite, in a cleaning
pass;
Music that gentlier on the spirit lies
Than tir'd eyelids upon ttr'd eyes"
satisfactory start has now been
made on the library fund of the Wav-
erley Club. On the part of all to whom
opportunity was afforded there was
hearty and willing response in behalf
of the Easter concert. The program
was arranged by Prof w. J. Yarndley.
To that gentleman and to all who as
sisted, the club wishes to express
thanks. All the furniture of the even
ing was loaned gratis by Ordway &
Porter. On one page of the program
appeared the design of the proposed
seal as drawn by Viggo Jacobsen. On
the first page was the Biblical quota
ton: 1.-TWO are better than one; be-
cause they have a good reward for
their labor. For if they fall, the one
will lift up his fellow; but woe to him
that is alone when he faileth; for he
hath not another to help him up" A
club motto was used in these words by
Cowper: Society, friendship and love,
divinely bestowed upon man.
In few months the Waverley will
give another entertainment.
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Miss Adair in Pilikia.

Miss Elsie Adair, the round the
world sketch artist and serpentine dan
Ger, was on King streets on her bicy-
Gle yesterday and in front of Castle &
Cookies was all but run down by
dray. The actress had bit of fall,
recovered herself and then tainted. She
was carried into Castle &, Cookies and
for about five minutes, was almost in
Mysteries The young men of the estab-
Iishment, all of whom object to in
dividuaI mention of gallantry, were en-
tirely equal to the occasion and soon
sent Miss Adair on her way rejoicing
and completely recovered.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
IF YOU BUY A SINGER,

You will receive careful instruction
from competent teacher at your
home.
You can obtain necessary accessories
direct from the company's offices.
You will get prompt attention in any
part of the world, as our offices are ev-
erywhere and we give careful attention
to all customers, no matter where the
machine may have been purchased.
You will be dealing with the leading
company in the sewing machine busi-
ness, having an unequalled experience
and an unrivalled reputation - the
strongest guarantee Of excellence.
Sold on easy payments. Repairing
done. B. BERGERSEN, Agent.
161a Bethel Street, Honolulu.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
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CRISP PARTISAN NOVELTY.

Gren a bandes, the latest Partisan
craze in dress goods for summer, street
and evening wear. Lightest and hand
soonest goods ever placed on the mar
ket. Every conceivable color and COM
bination of colors and figures. To be
had only at L. B. Kerr's, Queen street.
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Dunbar and COnIey.

E. Dunbar, formerly of the Mounted
Patrol, was arrested yesterday on a
warrant sworn out by c. c. Conley,
also at one time a member of the
Mounted Patrol. The warrant charges
Dunbar with malicious injury and Con
ley claims he cut his clothes all to
pieces. The two have been living in
the same house.
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FRED d. WHITNEY.
Heavy Reward for the Men Who
Ended His Life.

This paper has given a complete ac-
count of the assassination of Fred. D.
Whitney, son of H. M. Whitney, in
Idaho. The authorities of that State
are determined to bring the murder
ers to justice if possible. The follow
ing is now being published in Idaho:
$4,000 REWARD.
1, Thomas Heney, Sheriff of the
County of Shoshone, State of Idaho,
hereby offer reward of Fifteen
Thousand ($15,O00.O0) Dollars to any
person who will give and furnish the
necessary information, testimony and
evidence that will cause and secure the
arrest and conviction Of one or more
of the persons who took part in, or
were concerned in, or who aided and
abetted in the shooting, killing and
murder of Frederick d. Whitney, on
or about the 23d day of December A.
D. 1897, near the town of Gem, in the
County of Shoshone, State of Idaho.
This offer of reward to be good from
the date hereof until the 10th day of
February, A. d. 1900.
Dated at Wallace, Idaho, this 8th
day of March, A d. 1898
THOMAS HENEY,
Sheriff of the County Of Shoshone,
State of Idaho.
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