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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
The Famous Damascus Sword.

1t is but seldom that a real good
specimen of the Damascus sword can
be obtained, for the art of working and
engraving this kind of steel is dead.
These swords are made Of alternate lay
ers of iron and steel, so finely tempered
that the blade would bend to the hilt
without breaking. The weapons had
edges so keen that no coat of mail could
resist them and surfaces so highly pol
ished that when a Moslem wished to
rearrange his turban he used his sword
for a looking glass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Emperor Sails For PoIa.

Berlin. Nov. 17.-An official tele-
gram from Nalette, Malta, saws the
emperor of Germany sailed for Pola,
at the northern end of the Adriatic
Sea. whence he will travel overland
direct for home. 1t is explained the
emperor decided upon this course be-
cause the temperature Of the Mediter-
ranean had become considerably cool
er. and danger to the health of the
empress by sudden change from moth
ern to southern climate was thus les
sencd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
DECI5I0u IS SWEEPIEG.
Michigan. Supreme Court Delivers a
mcn.y H.oM az LnInr sLri.ss.

Heavy Bow at Labor strikes.
Lansing. NJ. H.. N1v. 1.-THE decision
rendered by thu Michigan supreme
court which in eject declares boycott
unlawful andanuEw arrantable menace.
intimidation and coercion is broader
than the foregoing wo-Cs imply for it
also declares "pi1ketinS" unlawful. In
a unanimous opinion. written by JUS
tiCe Grant. the court holds that either
singiy or in coordination men have the
right To fix Il price on their work. and
to refuse to work unless that price is
obtained. They may present their cause
To the puigiC in reyvSpa pers or circulars
in peaCeab,e way, with TO attempt at
coercion. the law does not permit
either party To use force. violence,
threats. intimidation or coercion
The right to trade and the personal
liberty Of the employer are not alone
involved; the right OF the laborer to
sell his labor to whom. when and for
what price he chooses is concerned
The boycott to injure the trade is an
attempt to stifIc industry and destroy
competition. The court says: IF there
he no redress from such wrongs then
the government is impotent indeed. But
such a combination is Il conspiracy at
thc common law. and in some states. in
order to remove all doubt, il is made
SO by statute"
The decree II the lower court is mod
flied 70 enjoin "pickctinE." the d!strtbu-
tiou OF the boycottinE circular. and al
acts OF intimidation and coercion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
VIRDEE PLANT is OPEN.
Men Have Returned to Work, the Com
pany Surrendering.


Virden. Ills, Nov. 1.-THE plant OF
the Chicago Virden Coal company
opened for work yesterday morning.
having been idle since April 1st. and
having twice attempted to start with
colored men from alabama. The open
ing at this time is the result of a writ
ten agreement entered into with the
miners, concedins TO them the Spring.
field scale OF 40 cents per ton mine run,
and everything demanded. in fact. The
men are employed now in cleaning up
the plant preparatory to hosting coal
in a few DAYS.
The men passed inside the stOckade
and indulged in many jokes concerning
the interior. The best of feeling seemed
to exist and many expressed themselves
as glad TO get back 1t is not believed
that the states attorney will permit
the dropping of the criminal prosecu-
tion. but Will exert every energy to
bring to justice all who participated in
the slauEbt1c- in this citv On Oct. II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
AMBULANCEs LEFT AT TAMPA.
Shafter Orders That None BE Taken Along
Although Expecting to Fight.

shafter Orders That Nonc BE Taken Along.
Although Expecting to Fight.
DIR. Conner asked whether orders had
been given TO leave ali the hospital
equipmerts behind at Tampa, and Col.
Jacobs responded that il was his i'm
preston that such was the case. He
had personal knowledge that General
Shafter had given such an order con-
cerning the ambulances-
1T was expected that there would be
an engagement was it not?" asked th=
doctor. Certainly responded the
colonel I'VE went down there to fight"
Then should there not have been
some provision for taking care of the
wounded?' I should say that these
things should have been taken along
said the colonel.
Then continued Dr. Connor, the
medical department was left in the air
and the QUarJermaster' department is
responsible"
The QUartersmaster's department
could not have been responsible. We
were acting under orders. VIII swear
that General Shafter told me Tot TO
take the arubuiances. though / do not
recall that there were any distinct or
Cers il regard 10 hospital eqUip-rle ents- .
Captain jonathan y. Patton, who as
assistant quarte-mas;er was at Camp
WikoT. said in regard To- that camp
4 co not remember Z single solitary
thing that was not furnished as soon
as IL was asked for. even without re-
quiriuS a receipt for it he said The
witness said there had been great
Zeal OF injustice in the criticisms in the
newspapers concerning the delay OF sick
men AT the depoIs going OF on fur
loughs There was no neglect in this
matter" bs said and no more dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
College Republican Clubs.

Indianapolis. Nov. 1.-THE American
Republic College League of Republican
clubs. representing siXty-five colleges in
the country met in annual session at
the DennisOn hotel here today. Among
the officers arrived are the following:
President \. l.. Davis, University Of
Michigan: Secretary F. II. Wurzer
Notre Dame. Ind; National Executive
Committeeman :. 4. Perkins. Universi-
ty Of Washington; Vice President F. B.
Whitney Williams college
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
ToIbert Asks for Protection.

Washington, Nov. 17.-James W. Toll
bert, whose wife is postristress at Nc
COrnick- 5. c, yesterday telegraphed
Governor Ellerbee. of South Carolina,
asking II the governor would protect
him in his right to live at his home, de-
claring that his only crime was that Of
being a Republican. Governor Ellerbee
telegraphed in reply that he would give
Tolbert all the protection he could, but
advising him to remain away until the
excitement sybsided
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
NO FEAR or GERMAN coMrEr1rnox.
RcjOiceS in the Change of Relations with
Ills American Cousin.

His American Cou-in.
Ee scCrEed the idea that EugIand
should fear German competition. rs kc
believed, he said, that An: lO-SaXon CO.
operation and influence would prove ir-
resistible, and that there W: no rea-
son why, even without On lilnce,
Great Britain's friendly relations with
Germany should not be strengthened
q rejoice he said in conclusion. at
the change that has occurred III the re
lations between Great Britain and the
United States To us they stand in o
relation different from that occupied
by any other people. / know hundred
reasons why we should be friends. none
why we should be otherwise: and ! be-
IieVe that has been the true feeling Of
this country toward the United States
for many years. All Misunderstanding
have been happily removed. and The
combination Of the two EnSiish-spy
ing nations would fear no other GlIi-
anCe.
Our imagination must be fired VIXEN
we contemplate the possibility of such
n cordial understanding between the
70C00,o 600 people of the United States
and our 100000 Britons-an under.
standing which would guarantee peace
and civilization to the world. We shall
welcome TIE United States in their new
career as coloniZing nation, because
we know they are animated - the same
motives and inspirations. employ the
same methods and love justice as our
selves. and such Il new departure WILL
doubtless. as Lord Salisbury has said
serve our intercsts-not in any selfish
or mercenary sense. but because it will
give each better understanding Of the
others work, increase our sympathies,
bring us closer together and make easy
and inevitable that most desirable CO.
operation"
Paris. Nov. 1.-THE Temps this morn
ing, in an attack upon Great Britain
and the United States, declares that
neither can stand alone in the far east
and that ''protectionist America will be
compelled to accept the open door pol
icy in the Philippines for~the sake Of
British help in China"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Odd FrIIow., Omcers.

Springfield, Nov. 1.-THE grand
lodge of Illinois Odd Fellows elected
officers with NJ. +. Berry, of Carthage.
as grand master. The state cOnvcn-
tion of the Daughters of Rebekah
elected officers with Mrs. Ellie 4. GIa-
zier. of Chicago, as president.
The Illinois Equal Suffrage associa-
tiOn elected officers with Mrs. Julia
Mills Dunn, of Rock Island, president;
Miss Lena Marrow, of Freeport, re-
cOTtling secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

comfort than is necessary in removing
sick men The men were provided
with seats and cots while they waited.
Captain NJ. W. Ireland, who was asso-
ciated with DR.. Lagarde. as a surgeon
and executive officer in the Siboney
hospital. said that he had gone to Cuba
on the Saratoga, but had not been able
to lard for six days; why. he did not
know. Speaking Of the Concha. con-
cernin- which there has been consid-
cradle criticism, he said he had super
vised the provisioning of that vessel,
and he was sure il had received all the
supplies neCessary-at least there had
been no complaint before leaving and
he had taken it for granted that she
had all that was required. He did not
know of any ships, coming north with
out medical officers and attendants. yet
the convalescents were expected to look
after themselves on the trip.
DR.. Edward L. Munson. who for a
time was on duty at Tampa and in
Cuba, said that all the difficulty there
was in getting medicines and
supplies was due TO the lack of
transportation. Each regiment had
been expected to take the supplies that
would be necessary. There were no
orders to leave any of the medical sup
plies except the ambulances at Tampa.
There were plenty of medical supplies
in the transports, but no boats to land
them. DR.. Munson said the condition
of the army before Santiago was
lamentable. owing largely to the fact
that the men were without tents. For
the first two or three days also there
were practically no supplies on shore.
So far as he could determine the quar-
termaster's department had made no
effort to assist the medical department,
leaving it entirely TO its own devices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
LuNury.

Luxury would not be desired by any
of Us IL we saw clearly the suffering
which accompanies it in the world
Luxury Is indeed possible in the future
innocent and exquisite; luxury for
all and by the help Of all. bat luxury
at present can only be enjoyed by the
ignorant. The cruelest man living could
not sit az his feast did he not sit blind
fold-John Ruskiu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Democrats Have This House.

Charleston, w. Va. Nov. 1.-THE can
vass of the vote in Taylor county has
resulted in a majority for Dent. the
Democratic candidate for the lower
house Of the legislature, which gives the
Democrats a majority in that branch
Of the legislature Of five.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

MaTshfeld. Wis. Nov. II. - The 1e-
year-old son of Matt Brausch, residing
at Rockville. while fooling with a re-
volveT. shot his S-year-old brother in
the breast. the ball entering the lung
The boy may recover, though in
critical condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Irish Dynamiter Refused Entrance.

Quebec, Nov 1.-THE United States
immigration commissioner at this port
has refused to allow Patrick Flanagan,
passenger on the steamship Gallia,
to enter the United States. The OBJ
lection IS that he has just been released
after serving fifteen years in a British
prison for connection with a dynamite
plot. FIana gan was Sentenced for life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
wisconsin Woman In Politics.

Lacrosse. Wis. Nov. 17.-Dr. Mary
Barry. a former Lacrosse woman
known all through the state. has been
elected member Of the Colorado leg
islature on the fusion silver ticket from
the Pueblo district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
President Entertains Diplomats.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE president
and Mrs. Mckinley entertained at din
ner last night the joint high commits
sioners on the part of Great Britain
and the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Bank President Commits suicide.

Topeka. Kas.. Nov. IA special to
The State Journal from Emporia, Kas..
says. Charles :. Gross, president of the
failed First National bank. shot him
self yesterday afternoon. The bank eX-
aminer says the banks depositOrs Will
not suffer seriously. as II looks now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
wnIfuI Misunderstanding.

Mrs Fe-ry-The paper has the pic
lures Of some Of the loveliest house
gowns on sale at Sellup's-
Mr.. Ferry-This house does not need
a gown. \ coat Of paint will have TO
do, and that will take all the money 1
can snare Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Vernon,s Fockets Are Empty Sow.

West Superior. Wis, Nov. I7.-Short-
ly after midnight masked robbers en-
tered the saloon OF John Vernon at
Itasca. one held a revolver at YER
mons head and the other took S4OO in
cash from his person. The saloon was
empty at the time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Char,cteri.tic ofthe Times.

Chicago. Nov. I5.-''KnoCk him down.
Kill the brute! Lynch him. Get n
rope,'' These were the shouts that
came from an excited crowd Of men at
Washington and Fifth avenue. right in
the midst Of ChicaEo's business section
yesterday. because an exp-essman was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
'Tis Pretty Hard, old Boy.

Madrid. Nov. 17.-Captain General
Blanco in letter to Senator Tinado
says: The kecnest sorrow of my life is
surrendering Cuba with an army of 15O,-
600 men and 2C0 guns to an enemy who
claims 20 have conquered Cuba while
we are possessed of such resources
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Cincinnati. Nov. Nv. H. Harvey,
author Of Coins Financial School. de-
livered an address here last night un-
der the auspices OF the Ohio Valley Bi-
metallic League. to explain the plan re-
Gently devised for collecting money to
be used for defrayirg the expenses c.
The ~ r.rael-Ia-,tIcI e.c. N = Eer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
France Monkeying with italy Vow.

Rome, Nov. 17.-Considerable excite
ment has been caused here by report
that a French warship recently landed
an officer and some soldiers at Rahieta.
in the Danakil country on the west
shore OF Babel Mandeb, the strait con-
Meeting the Red sea with the Indian
ocean, and only re-embarked them aft
er a protest by the Italian officials there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Chicago. Nov. 1.-THE next annual
meeting on the Farmers National con-
EresS Will be held at Fort Worth. Tex,
Dec to II. The railroads have made =
low rate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
wisconsin to Meet Dartmouth.

Milwaukee. Nov. Il. - Negotiations
were concluded yesterday whereby the
teams OF Dartmouth college and Wis
consin university will meet in this city
on Nov. 20 for q game of foot ball.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

So much depends upon the purity
of the blood that by taking Hood :.
Sarsaparilla many different diseases
are cured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

using his slorsewnip on a newsDoy VINO
had, il is alleged, just stolen an article
out Of the wagon and then threw a
stone at him. The mob tried to kill the
man, who was rescued by policemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
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, 1898-11-17
Let 1t Leak.

Mrs Rousem (early in the morning)
John. Johnl Don't you smell escap-
ing gas?
John (sleepily)-I don't care if do.
II 5 the hotels gas l don't have 10 pay
for it.-Philadelphia North American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Economy is half the battle Of life. 1t
is not go hard to earn money as to spend
it well.-SpurGeon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches 10, 25 and so cents. Reiss'
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
If You viii
Give Us q Call

We can show you a line
of goods that are beyond
doubt the most beautiful
in design and finish that
can be found in the three
cities at prices that make
it expensive to trade
elsewhere. Do not buy
before you see our line
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
BUT ONE MORE MOVE,
Said tc be Open to the Amer.
can Commissioners at
Paris.
s2ANIARDg DIPLOMATIC COUP

Makes Her Replies So Direct as to tn,
Philippine Revenues That the United
States Must PeremptorIIy Demand Evac-
uatiOn or submit to the Humiliation oi
Having Been Told to Mind Her Own
Business.
Paris, Nov lit is understood
that Spain has made two important
points in the memorandum presented
Yesterday to the American peace COM
mission.
First. She cannot allow, on the
ground of financial probity, any dis
cussion of the validity of her action
pledging the resources of the Philip
pines for the payment of the Philip
pine debt.
Second. She cannot admit any in
quiry as to how she spent the pro-
ceeds of the Philippine loans.
1t is difficult to understand how the
Americans can reply to this other
than by strictly outlining her posi-
tion and giving Spain time limit at
which to accept the United States
DrODOsitiOn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
The OCCUPANCY Of Cuba.

ment of United States troops to Ha-
vana province will begin within 1O
days. The exact date is to be deter
mined by the report of Gen Greene,
now in Havana on business in connec-
tion with the garrisoning of that prov
ince. The occupation of Cienfuegos
is also receiving attention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Is adding a little per~"r
to the situation. v -
are making the Furniture
business a little spicy
with our beautiful new
designs and decidedly
low prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

No Cooking Allowed on the Firing Line
Another Order of the General, Given at
santiago-Nothing but Forage and Ra-
tions for the FrOnr-SO System in the
EmbarkatiOn at Tampa-Comment and
Criticism on Medical service.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-07-19
AN oI4D-TINlE TAR.
He Sacrificed Himself to Save His |
Comm n ndar'S .if,.

He Sacrificed Himself to Save His
Commanders Life.
The naval history of the United
States is replete With instances of In
dividual bravery and heroism that
have made Uncle Sans sturdy tars
especially dear TO the hearts of all pa
trlotic Americans, says the Indianapo-
lis News.
One of the most remarkable of these
heroic deeds, the usual character OF
which has given it a special page in the
naval annals of this country, was that
Of Reuban James, an ordinary seaman,
who saved the life of his commander,
the famous Commodore Stephen De-
catur, by a deliberate act OF self-sac-
riiice.
During battle with Tripolitan war
vessels, in the early part of the pres
ent century, Decatur boarded one of
the enemyS ships, to revenge the death
of his brother, who had been treacher-
ously killed by a Tripolitan command
err The latter was signaled out for
attack by Decatur. as soon as he got
aboard. and a fierce hand-to- hand con-
flict ensued. The Turk was large
powerful man, and grappied Decatur,
both men falling on the deck. Just
then another Tripoltan officer aimed a
blow with his sword at Decatur's de-
fenSeless head. Reuben James an
American sailor, both OF whose arms
We're temporarily disabled by wounds,
saw the impending blow. and dashing
forward, he interposed his own head
to save that or his daring captain.
Fortunately. the blow was a glancing
one. but it made Il terrible cash in the
skull: 1t was a. long time before lie re-
covered from the effects of the blow
His brave act was suitably recognized
by Congress. which granted him a pen
sion, though he continued in active
service.
Besides being a brave men James
was also a philosopher of The Diogenes
type, though he, probably had never
heard of that wise old mans interview
with the great Alexander. When his
injuries had healed, and he was again
ready for duty, James was asked by
Decatur what he could do for him.
The sailor, VINO was quarter gunner on
the vessel and had charge of the
mems hammocks, touched his hat in
the customary salute. and. after q
moments reflection. replied: Moth
ing. sir, as knows on. 'ccpt youcmight
let some'un else give out tb$as ham
Knocks when they're piped dG9gs.''
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-07-19

me place of the regular State troops
tiat nave gone to war. Captain James
" 6ickford. of the Hampton Light In
fantry. has been endeavorng to induce
Actlng Adjutant j. l.. Stern to muster
the company into the home guard
service
Captain Rickford has made several
trips to Richmond in the Interest," Of hjs
command and when seen in regard to
me matter yesterday said that he had
every reason to believe that his com
pahy would be accepted. Only a few
minor details are to be complied with
ana The organization will be mustered
in.
The governor decided to form the
company because of threatened
lEnching In Petersburg: at which time
the absence Of State troops very near,
~ caused I, great deal OF trouble 'rh.n
II was that he decided that IL State
home guard should be formed This
TACT Will be of great assistance TO Cam
tain Bickford in getting his company
into the newly organized militia The
tact that the present Jail in this city is
nothing but a frame structure tina,
could be easily pulled down by a mob,
Will be impressed on the authorities
in Richmond to point out To them the
necessity of a military organization al
this place.
a number of the most promner cit ,
liens OF this city have written to the
governor urging him to commission the
new company. Among others is Sheriff
curtis. Who has written 1: letter ask
ing that the company be mustered int,
the home guard and giving as his rea-
son that if Il riot should occur and an
attempt made to break into TIN. Jail he
would be powerlcSs to stop it withou,
the assistance of the militia
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-07-19
GOT a DUCKING.

While returning to Old Point from a
visit to this city yesterday morning,
a colored member of the United States
Hospital Corps, from Santiago, fell into
Mill Greek from an electric car He
attempted to get off at the small plat
form in the rear of Colonel NIarye's
house, but missed his footing and in
stead of landing on the platform ne
tunbled into the creek, several feet be-
low. The water was only few feet
deep and a partial ducking was the
only damage sustained.