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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
FATE AGAINST CERVERA.
Had His Vessels Turned East They Could
Have ESCAPED.

(Copyrisht 1885 the Associated PrCsSD
or Santiago dc Cuba, July {, afternoon.
via Port Antonio, July :, per Associated
Press despatch boat Cynthia H. via
Kingston, Tuesday, July ., noon--Admirll
CerVera held a consultation with his Of
iicers before sailing out of the harbor Of
Santiago dc Cuba and by a small major
ity The move was agreed upon, The minor
ity said that destruction was sure, as
many of the tremen had mutined and
the best men in the feet were worn out
by serving on the guns in the shore bat
tcres.
Early on the morning of tho sor,le care
full observations were taken of the sea
coast and west. Admiral Cervora dccld-
cd upon taking the westward course with
Manzanillo, Cienfuegos or II possible, Ha-
Vana. the port to be reached. He would
have gone east but for tho sighting of a
large transport Meet OF Siboney and the
assurance that a convoy of war vessels
was still with the transports,
As a matter OF fact, there is no war YES
sci larger than converted yacht, except
the New York, that could have ohstructed
Admiral Ccrvera's escape eastward,
Naval men here are sure that the Span
ish vessels could have disabled or sunk
the New York and escaped had the cast
ward course been chosen.
1t was feared for a time by many that
some of the sailors and officers who swan
a ashore from the Nizc1ya, the Almrante
Oquendo and the Maria Teresa were kill
ed by the insurgents, who were seen IN
the chapparal near the beach. This could
not I've verified at this writing as no ac-
curatc estimate of the loss to the Spanish
iieet was obtainable.
1t is claimed that one shell killed 100 mon
on the Vizcaya, raking the vessel tore and
ait.
SITUATION AT MANILA CN-
CHANGED
Madrid. July 5.-The Spanish consul at
Singapore wires the following message
from Gen. August, captain general of the
Philippines:
"Thc situation Is unchanged My fam
lily has succeeded In miraculously escap-
ing from Macabora in a boat. and, having
passed through the American vessels and
arrived safely at Manila.
Gen. Monets column is beslcgcd and at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07

Sick headache, blliousness. constipation
and all liver and stomach troubles can be
quickly cured by using those famous little
pills known as DoWitt's Little Early
Riscrs They are pleasant to take and
never grippe.
J. w. QSullivan. r.. d. Stearns & Co.,
W. p. Hall. Il. II. Crandall, WinooskL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07

\ serious 1cc,JV0t h1p0cCcj u a by
Elton ny Wt'kem0ct owned Y IL NJ
Council ~ loSJcSbGrSh. y y. N .re -
race. The horse stumbled S01 on SDrse
WY prOCtUvyl ,ho tendon vs she rsSng
frout foot. causing q serious injury, Tho
animal is 81 yeIrS c'1.
Y, NJ, =, \, SHvVeJrS = q ANy;s, j.
roc.NirS the c0uSrlsu 'N,S'~S ~ gyscD,sS
although he stole u mNu,h M a,1 ana
slipped down 20 Albany, and NvCDSSS back
4 charming bride,
cuSe. y Y
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
CELEBRATION AT ST. ABRAMS.

81. Adams. july &-AU t0prom9,G cc1e-
o-ation Ot the humiliation % the Spanish
feet by Am.rll Sampson MS held hJra
this eNeusnS- I, was begun NN gsoSsrS
CNery bell IL, the ctsN, 6ytOS cannon ana =
brilliant display Of NyewNVSs " sNe mark.
An iOproViSCd drum corps and N00a Of
small boys With tin horns Furnished uaN-
sic. The whole affair SN.srd wssh \ 9sx
bonfire ON Market SlUSrc> The crowd
was called OUT t. the NNndrc a. - o'coNcS.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
Reliefin Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder disease
relieved in six hours by New Great
South American Kidney Cure" 1t is a
ing promptness in relieving pain in blad-
der, kidneys and back, in male or female
Relieves retention of water almost imme-
this 10 the remedy. Sold by K. D. Stearns
& Co, druGgiste, BurlinGton, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
ANOTHER smOOTING ACCIDENT

Montpelier July 4.-Alcx Smith of South
Woodbury. was seriously injured yestcr-
day hy the accidental discharge of "A shot
gun, the charge going through his foot.
lie WAS brought to tho hospital in this
city this morning and after an cxamina-
tion It was decided to amputatc the foot.
which was done, being taken off below
the ankle by DR.. NJ. +. Mcclure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
SECOND QUARTER OF THE YEAR
Shows Encouraging turps-Extraordi.
nary Export of Wheat

New York, July l,--Dun's review to-
borrow will say.
The second quarter OF tho year closed
with most encouraging returns. Failures
have been little larger than in the first
quarter of the year, when a decrease Of
T." per cent. might have been expected
from experience of the past ten years but
with that allowance a difference of only
EJoO,OjO can be charged to war and fears
war, whereas solvent payments through
clearing houses for the quarter were Sl5.
tV'CvlOD. In the very best years defaults
'anSc from an eighth to Il NTH Of nor
cent. of such payments and in bad times
from third to half of per cent. or more
out this year the proportion Is less than
fifth. The quarterly statement given to-
day shows an aggregate of $3i 49S OTl.
which Is smaller than in the second quar-
ter OF any year since 1890 except one, and
the average of liabilities dcfaultod 10
firms in business and to exchange through
clearing houses IS also smaller than in
any year except one Of the past seven
years. The remarkable decrease in fail
ures for small amounts and especially in
failures outside The principal centres of
credit ana trade, deserve especial atten-
ton
The exports of wheat continue oxtraor-
uinary. During the week they nave been
Hour included, 4.CSG,S9O bushels, from AT
lantlc ports against 2OGi,l73 last year and
Pacific exports 1864 against 10000 last
year, This makes for the crop year with
some minor ports yet to hear from M
hl3CO bushels exported Of wheat flour IN
cludcd, against 22j,GGj,N2 in 1892 the year
or largest previous exports, but at the
same time FL 2l3 bushels corn have
gone out against 7G.G02, 2S5 bushels in that
year and 1887 Az last year, which wa9
much the largest on record. The market
has been little weaker, as is natural
with abundant evidence of an enormous
yield Notwithstanding all reports OF in
jury, but cash wheat has advanced IS to
cents. Corn mas declined Il fraction al
though tho demand for export is still be-
Sond all precent, and cotton Is an eight
lower at G,2j cents owing to favorable re-
ports as to the growing crop, Failures for
the week have been 254 in the United
States against 2il last year, and 10 in
Canada against 80 last year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07

f. G.. Blanks, of Louisville, Texns.,
writes that one box OF DcWitts Witcl,
Hazel Salvc was worth $500 to him. II
cured his piles OF ton years standing IIe
advises others 20 try II. It also cures
eczema, skin diseases and obstinate sores
]. W. OSulliv,,n. II. b. Stearns & Co..
w. +. Hall. Il. X. crandall, Wlnooski.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
Ready for
Duty

This is an episode Of Solfify's ijt. One Of Ne
first TO solnnteer; he fought faithfully and tsrI tat
,etrncd physical strcek. 7o-ay he k1uds l4s sps-
eyfc uAich made him hale and hearty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
NoKrllE:EN NV YNEN.

Ml,o1c. y Y. July t-T&c !. III 5-oGN,
race mvvt.o- ct ,hD =. l-tNr,@te Nsl-,y
Horse t,rc-JCrS' N>>>,,SclcU wG> Gt :
ayr,. july T. The attractions ~ ;ac j
wee bscN>tc g.,,J-. @rs>' ya>t> .uI 80
bah The ban stmc Was evtWty0 :, A.
bans ard Mll1uv. Lu, V,S1,.0.s c,N;s NIX
buddy tetV.teJ. the >tH-v >,Arj.c> - n,
bans 3 MGtrCS D. iAs5,v> A~-Cay Ma
Unptro. Iby races.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
THE FIRING STOPPED.
4 mcrican aud spanish soldiers View
Each other at short Range.

(Copyright lNS by the Associated Pscss
At Gen. Whee!cr's headquarters on the
line beyond Santiago. sunday. July ,. p.
m. via Port Antonio and KINGSTON July !
y. m.--Shortly before noon to-day orders
were sent up and down our line to DeaSe
firing, and exactly at = o'clock a haS Of
truce was raised above the rifle trenches
on san Juan Hin.
The Spaniards observed the flag, and Z
few moments later Col porst of G,u.
Skaters staff conveyed across the Spu-
ted ground the following demand for the
surrender of Santiago
TO the Comma uling General OF tho
Spanish Forces in Santiago dc CuJu:-
Sir have the honor to INFORM y1u
that unless you surrender SlJu bN
Obliged to shell Sdntiaco. Please Instruct
the citizens of all foreign countries ard all
women and children that they should
leave the city before 10 Il. m. Tomorrow.
Very 1, respectfully
Your obedieut servant,
w r. Shaftcr.
NHior-Gen. CommuudirC."
The enemy observed the flag OF truce
and not shot WAS Hred until Col. porSt
returned.
At first the men in the ride pits on
both sides showed themselves GiuCerlv.
but when they saw there was no danger
ali climbed out of their narrow quarters.
stretched their legs and surveyed one an
other ,urousiy across the intervening
valleys.
Men who had been trying TO pick each
othor on for three days examined each
Others positions ana made mental not. :
for future use. Many Of our officers eN-
amincd TIE line OF the enemy carefully
Tor masked batteries and trenches
y correspondent of the Associated Press
has secured with glasses an excellent view
of the situation. Our trenches and rife
pits extend on the ridge OF the high
ground bearing IN toward the city from
the san Juan rodouLt and sweep ror,h-
ward ana westward.
OVERLOADED WITH PRISONERS.
Washington. July 5-The question Of
what disposition 70 make of the Spanish
prisoners taken by the United States
forces is causing the war department
some pcrpleXity. The matter was unler
discussion to-day but secretary AlSer
said no conclusion had been reached as 10
the steps To hc taken. II IA realized that
the naval prisoners cannot be kept long
aboard ship. They must be gotten IN be-
fore any active operations are taken Icy
SIMPSONS fleet against the shore batter.
les.
1t has been suggested that the prisoners
be loaded on the transports available and
that the vessels be anchored well out in
the water pending their tual disposition.
As was the practice during the late war.
the naval prisoners in all probability WILL
he turned over to the care OF the army
Gen. Shafter. however. already has hts
hands fun in this direction, for according
tn the unofficial reports which have reach
ell here. he has captured a large number
of prisoners.
One suggestion which the army ott cials
have under consid Grafton is the establish
ment somewhere near the headquarters OF
Skaters army of Il large camp. where
both army and navy prisoners may De To-
Gated.
A suggestion that II might he in good
taste to bring Admiral Cervera and his
stan to Washington, where they could be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
EASY TO DO
How to Tell if Your Kidneys
and Bladder are Diseased.

Many people suffer from Kidney and
Bladder Diseases without knowing the
cause of their poor health and still moth
ing is easier to find out. There arc GER
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
BANK CLE,ARINGS.

New York, July 1--Bank clcarinss at 81
cities for the week ending June 80 us tele-
graphed LIradstrectg were as follows:
Totals for the United States 81, 1874, oSl SOS
increase 81. Total outside New York,
S76579. $40, increase 90.
Totals for Dominion OF Canada, $o3, 259,-
15S, increase 2l.9.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07

What's the secret of happy vigorous
healthY Snply keeping the bowels. The
stomach, the liver and Kidneys strong and
active. Eurdock Blood Bittc.s docs il.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
AN eXCURSlONlST KILLED.
Fell on the Track while Intoxicated and
WINS Struck by the Trnin.

Undcrhill, July j.-On Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Knox, conductor on the early freight
train noticed an object lying near the
track, Il few rods below the lower cross
ing at Underhil. Investigation proved 1t
to be the body of Il young man from Ieri-
che named Clarence r. Pratt, familiarly
known as cad" Pratt. His body and face
were much disiigured and he was recog-
nizrd only by his clothing. lie was seen
TO 80 10y the crossing a short timo before
the passing of the returning excursion
tram. He went to Burlington in the
morning and later in the day took the
boat for rlattsburgh. returning to Bur
nngtUn in time to take the excursion ,rain
for his home in Jericho. He was seen to
have four bottles of liquor on his person
when the tram reached Jericho he failed
TO get of but came to rndcrnill and start
cd to walk back on the track. He had
nearly reached the iron bridge which
crosses browns river when he fell. in all
probability between the tracks, and was
struck by the train. The deceased leaves
an aged father, who lives at Jericho and
II mother who Is in the insane asylum at
Waterbury,
A FORMER NERMONTER DEAD
Montpelier. July Sd. y. Richardson a
prominent ana wealthy man OF Daven-
port IA, died at his summer residence
in thuton, from heart disease, aged ~
Years. Mr.. Richardson was born in Gro
ton, but has lived the most of his life in
Davenport. He was the editor and pro-
prictoT Of tho Davenport Democrat The
remains vii. be taken TO Davenport for
intcrmcnt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
Stomach Trouble
Could Not Retain Food and Mecil-
cine Did No Lasting Good = Dyo-
pepsIa Cured by Moods.

any stomach was in very bad con-
dition and could not retain food. My
husband paid out q great deal OF money
for medicine that did not do me any last
ing good. About year ago I commenced
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and 1t has
cured me. am now able to eat anything
l wish" MRS. LoTTIE e. YOUNG, STRAIT
ford New Hampshire.
al was troubled with dyspepsia and did
not obtain relief from the prescriptions
tried. A friend advised mo to take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. procured bottle
and found 1t to be just the medicine
needed. 1t did my stomach more good
than any other medicine ever took and
think it Is truly wonderful" MRS. JAMES
GoRMAN, Riverton, N. II.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. ST. six for S..
Eol,z NIL cure Liver Ills easy to
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-07
Hoods SarSapariIIa

Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists 81; six for S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
DEFEAT FOR HOME TEAM
Wilton Giants Victorious In the b aekes-
bsli Cobteat.

Wilton Giants Victorious In the b aek.s-
bsii Cobteat.
The Wilton (Io xs) Giants won LIST
nights game of basketball with the
Book Island business mems team at
the Y. N C. A. gymnasium. The
score was l9 to 9. The Iowa boys
displayed supt riority over the local
players from The outset. all being
big. husky fellows. and exceedingly
well trained. Their team work was
excellent. The Book Islanders have
no occasion to feel blue over being
defeated By such an aggregation. but
instead should copgrat, late them
selves On being able to keep the
scores as even as they did. A big
crowd witnessed the game. The
lineup RI tie teams was as follow VS.:
Rock lsland-Rnrry Terry. center;
JDhn G Huntoon. right forward;
Allan ID. Well h. left forward; Ralph
HaSersiick. left gard; H q. Cleve-
and, right ensri.
Wilton P. Koehier, center; +.
Hi!lius. lef: forward; F.. Dietrich.
eight forward; j. Gree. left guard ;
X Zomsteiu, right guard.
j. Shaurle, of Wilton. was referee;
DR.. A. II. McCaudless. OF this city,
and D. A. Krsuse, OF Wilton. umpire..
and K. II. Moore, Of Wilton, time
keeper.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Resolutions OF Syn PATTY.

On behalf OF Court Fort Arm.
stroog. No. 3205, Independent Or
der OF ForTesters. the following res
olutions are Published:
Whereas, Our esteemed and be-
loved brother, Victor L. McKibben,
has been removed from cur midst,
and
Whereas, This court has lost an
abe aud worthy member; therefore.
be it
Resolved, That we tender the be.
reaved family our most sincere sym.
psthy ia their sorrow and sffl ction,
and be il further
Resolved, In respect Of our de.
ceased brother, that these iesolu-
tions be un'ered upon the minutes.
ard a copy OF tie same te Gen, to
he decessed's family; also the hide
pendent Forester. Forester Gazette
and local papers for pnb!ics ion, and
that the CHARTER b. diaped in u ourp-
icg 80 days.
Rock Island, March 80 1898
II. f MILLER Chief Ranger.
j. X. MAJOR Recording Secretary
GEORGE l. SruMID, Fiuaucisl Sec
Rotary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Jacquards, Etc.

1000 yards Of this seasons newest
designs and colorings in fancy Jsc.
guards and Plain Weavss. Judge
their values when you see them
choice at a ya.d SIZE.
Five new coloripgs in all wool
covert cloths for a User. While they
last. at per yard 43s
Up to 81 Is yard values at sc.
Thi, week We place on sale S95 wards
OF ebert lengths high novelty dress
tabrics in two tone cords fancy chew.
lots. etc., mostly dress pattera
lengths. values $50. 81, 81 rs, choice
while they last at 69c q yard.
Among the large variety Of ladies'
tailor cloths We mention A and so
inch plain and chaneeable cheviots
and GRANTEES, value tl.26 q yard.
choice this week CSC per yard.
This will indeed be Q memorable
week in our Dress Goods department,
and We expect to make Q record NOT
easy to pass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Spring Millinery.

To our patrons and lady friends in
the tri-cities We extend an invitation
to visit our 2eth annual open ng oil
spring millinery "Wednesday and
Thursday, March so and 81.
Our stock q miliioery goods is
now complete in all Lies. compris.
Ing: Flowers true TO life. straw in
eli it. beauty. ribbons OF the season.
A large assortment Of pattern hats,
fresh from the skilled designers oi
the world. exact copies CT which we
car reproduce at ope-ihi.d the price
OF the original ones. Inspection in.
vited. Respectfully.
j. II. c. PEIERsEN's Sous,
Davenport. Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
An Hon~et Article,

Clinton. Mo, March Is, 1888
Miss oallie briggs of this rlaca has
proved that Hoods Sa,saparilla is
an honest and meritorious medicine
She states that it has relieved her
from sick headaches to which she
has-been subject for long time, and
1t has made her feel better She has
taken 1t as a spring medicine and
recommends it to any one suffering
from the effects OF impure blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Nc CABE'S
Black Dress Goods.

We have placed on sale 718 yard.
OF the seasons newest black goods,
All that is the matter with this lot is
that the leogths are odd.
We bought them that way. 90 on,
they 60, none reserved, up 10
tL75 q yard qualities. choice yard
SO cents
Ten pieces handsome wool and mo.
hair brocades. rare values, tor $50 q
yard.
% pieces Mohairs. Crepons, Lizard
cloths. unsurpassed values, choice
this lot Ago
25 pieces very special lot Of short
lengths in the new lace stripe Grena.
dimes, figured Mohsirs, etc up to
$1.25 values, take them quick at per
yard Use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
Crepons.

Beautiful showing of foreign Gre
pons. satin stripe and checked Gren-
adines. and brocaded poplins.a In or
der to make big assortment at this
popular price. We include many de-
stgns bought to sell at $3.50. $l75
and 81 a yard, choice of all at $l.25,
81 %, $l.25 yard.
New importations Of Paris and Ber-
lin novelty crepons, grenadiers, etc.
in exclusive dress patterns, ranging
in price from $3.50 to $50 q pattern.
Come early to get choice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29

Herman Holtor' and Miss Grace r.
Hesley. o! this city. were married at
noon Yesterday in Peoria Judge Low.
cit Officiating. The groom is pro.
prie.or Of bar bershop on Second av-
enue. and is deserving young man.
His bride is an estima BILE lady and a
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bealey, 2029 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
OhituarS.


Mrs. George Reese died at 2:So
this afternoon At her home, 1926
Eighth avenue. aged &C
Louis Miller. q former engineer on
tie K l. & P. died Sunday at his
home in Peoris, aged u yeare.
Mrs. George Lowe died at thu
home Of her mother. Mrs Hussey,
5lt Fret street, at 1880 last evening.
OF ARG trouble.
Cortovs, March 20 March q
occurred the death of Ms. Fred Lam.
bert after lingering illness, aged
50 years, months ard z DAYS, she
having been horn Nov. IA, 1865
Mrs. Lam bert, whose maiden name
was Eta Q1ick, wa the daughter of
Mr.. and Ms &. y. Quick; her psr.
ents, five brothers her husband and
little daughter, Lyla, are left to
mourn her untimely demise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
CoIored Dress Goods,

1.O00 yards Of Novelty Check Suit.
ings, value 1910. one dress to Q Gus.
toner. at per yard. $40.
u pieces OF Brocaded Suitings,
wide range OF colors. worth almost
double the price We ask, 9}c.
70 pieces Of Novelty Brocaded
Suitings. all colors and blacks, choice
OF anything in this lot. Q yard loo.