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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
HEAD CONSUL NORTHCOTr.s ADDRESS
Eloquent Words of the Executive Officer OF
the Order.

the Order.
Hon. w. A. Northcott. head consul
of the order, and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
of Illinois. was then introduced, and
spoke as follows:
The greatest dedicatory ceremony
in the worlds history was the dedica-
ton of the battlefield of Gettysburg.
where the immortal Lincoln uttered
the sublime words: We cannot dedi-
cate we cannot conservative can
not hallow this ground. The brave
men, living and dead, who struggled
here, have consecrated far above our
poor power to add or detract. The
world will little note. nor long re-
member what we say here, but it can
never forget what they did here. 1t
is for us the living, rather, to be died.
icated here to the unfinished work
which they who fought here have
thus far so nobly advanced. Ii is
rather for us to be here dedicated to
the great task remaining before us,
that from these honored dead we take
increased devotion to that cause for
which they gave the last full measure
Of devotion, that we here highly re-
solve that these dead shall not have
died in vain; that this nation, under
God. shall have a new birth of free
dom; and that government of the
people. by the people and for the peo-
pie, shall not perish from this earth. ;
Here in this august presence.
amidst thousands of vigorous. home
loving WOodmen, amidst the echo of
march and music resounding in our
ears, in the midst of the banners of
Woodcraft. and under the inspiration
OF the oratory of the silver-tongued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

that has been brought to those in dis.
tress by orders such as this. l tell
you that they exemplify the truth of
the parable of the Good Samaritan.
We are taught to remember those in
distress. And, my friends. this.nation
today is exemplifying in its national
conflict the very truth that lies at the
foundation of the order of Modern
Woodmen. because this nation today
is engaged in a war that has for its
chief inspiration the desire to help a
man who was going from Jerusalem
to Jericho and fell among thieves.
(Applause). 1t is the suffering not
of ourselves, but the sufferings of an
other that has aroused $3.50 a~"ntrv to
arms. 1t is the misery, not of our
people, but the misery of those who
speak another language. but are by
circumstances located so near to our
shores that their voice has risen up
and has come to the ears of the Amer
lean people. and our people. seeing
the distress and hearing the cries,
have been moved as any heart must
be moved by such a recital of such
woes. And today our nation is en-
gagged in a war that will be known in
the history of the world as war I'M
dertaken by nation in order to bring
relief to the people of another nation
who cried in vain to their own nation
for it. (Applause).
A Memorable Day.
Today will be a memorable dav in
the history of this order. 1t means
the laying of the cornerstone of this.
your permanent home. In future
years you will look back to this dav
as in after life people look back to the
day when they entered the first place
that they call their home. am so
young that l can remember with
much distinctness the first home that
| could call my own. There was a
home that 1 could call my fathers
and my mothers home. But | re-
member the day when we took pos
session of our own home. Nv friends,
today, the Modern Woodmen take
possession of their home. and they
will live here until they grow SO large
that they will have to get a larger
home in order to take care of all the
interests of the growing order.
LET me in conclusion leave one
thought that | think it may be well
for you to consider. We want the
order to grow. That is desirable.
But. my friends, we ought to want the
order to grow only so fast as it can
grow without lowering the level of its
membership. We want it understood
that those who belong to the Modern
WOodmen of America shall be per-
sons worthy of confidence and trust.
so that whenever a man wears the
badge of the order, and whenever we
meet him we may feel sure that we
are meeting one worthy to be trusted
as neighbOr. In the olden times
there was a game like this: People
ran with lighted candles, and
the test was, not who ran the
fastest, but who ran the fastest with
out putting out his light. NV friends
an order may grow so rapidly that the
standard of morality and character
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Tdngs Of Actual War in the East Momentai Expected by
Department in Washington.
DEWEY'S FLEET MAY HAVE TO RETURN.
Sensational Report From ParisTanner and Political Friends
are Making Trouble.

Spanish fleet, the matter is regarded
as serious abuse of diplomatic priv
ileges. and will he brought up in the
commons.
Washington. April 2s. In The
house the urgency war measure was
passed by unanimous consent, for
the repeal of limitations on the pur-
chase ofquartermasters' supplies DUR
ing the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

London, April 2s.-The Spanish
ambassador having opened a fund for
the increase of the strength of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
Tanner May Cause InsurrectIon.
Locomotive Firemen Patriotic.

Peoria. Ills. April 2s.-The Bro.
therhood of Locomotive Firemen is
sued a notice that insurance carried
by its members will not lie invali-
dated by volunteering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28
New and Valuable

Medicine agencies are combined in
DIR. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. II adj
vances new theory in the treatment
of coughs. lung and bronchial trou-
bles. IL gives immediate relief 10
consumptives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-28

Key West. April 2s.-The steamer
Guido. 1900 tons, with provisions
and money for Spanish arms. was
captured by the Terror last night.
The value is $500. 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12


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great 70 De eohtathsnateo Dy personal par
'isah or secuohai interests. Our interests
are national ~ lle n'shesl ussiee' lney
embrace two hemispheres. Ihey involve
the Weirare Oh huhdreu hliiilons Oh the
human race. we are se'.iis 10 MAJ 'iino
when we VIII require not only the aolest
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ment' TO protect anu doihiuiste' the ana
Oh the haIpoh.
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mad to Dc met ana that nave peeh ue-
elded during the Iast iew mohtns nave
had broadening influence upon tle i steae
mass OF our people II mas peeh upl-i' iiis
10 every community ana every phase oL
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peopNe 10 the great power anu Iespoiisi, ;,
nlhly OF our hepuDllcah institutions, an"
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not only az nome put 'hrousnout every
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12

From the European Edition of the Herald.
/ have just read a very curious article
treating Of ugllness. And what do you
think Is the cause ascribed to it by the
author? Nothing less than disregard Of
hygiene
So much has been written on hygiene
and-it must be admitted-so often with
out rhyme or reason, that 1t has become
a habit to put down everything good to
its account and everything bad to its abb
sence. book has been written on the
hygiene of beauty as well as on the hy-
giene Of many other things not less
strange. There seems nothing irrational,
In view of the present craze for writing.
in treating the public to a book replete
with data obey all claim 70 be thaD on
"Ugliness as a Consequence of Bad Hy-
giene." 1t may be reasonably asked
whether the article TO which ] refer above
is not a preliminary outline Of such
work
Well / must frankly admit, however
fervently / may believe in hygiene, every
thing has its limits. even hygiene. People
seem to forget that by seeking to prove
too much they prove nothing. who will
be persuaded. forsooth, that regular fea-
lures. vivacity of expression and fresh
ness Of countenance are the results Of
perfect hygiene? Are they not met with
often enough in all their perfection under
conditions which are Numerically oppos-
ed TO the precepts Of .hygienea
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
ADJT. GEN. CoRBIN'S REPORT
HE DETAILS THE ePER ATOMS OF
HIS DEPARTMENT..

Highest Strength of the Volunteer
Army Was During the Month OF
August when S,7s5 Officers ana
%O7,244 Enlisted Men Were in the
serVice-AgEreGate strength OF
Entire Force Was 11,1Os Officers
and 263,OO9 Enlisted Men.
Washington, Nov. 11.-Adjt. Gen. Corbln
has made his annual report to the Score
tary of War 1t contains much OF sta
tistical nature about the armies of the
United States. including the volunteer and
regular branches.
Discussing the volunteer army. Gen.
Corpin shows the legislation regarding Il
and gives in detail the different organiza-
tons called out from the states and terri
tories. The strength of the volunteer
army at its highest point. which was dur
ing the month of August, was S7s5 officers
ana S7244 enlisted men. The aggregate
strength Of the regular and volunteer ar
mics was 11,1Os officers and 1853. 500 enlisted
men,
Gen Corbin says: THAT the suspension
Of hostilities resulting from the short bnt
brilliant operations of the army against
Santiago; the sudden departure of Spanish
troops IN Porto Rico. no less than the sue
cessful operations OF our troops in the
Philippines lead to the determination 10
muster out 100000 volunteers"
He gives the details OF the camnstgns
which have been published and are ne
follows; Since the signing of the proto-
col the officers and men of 4he volunteer
regiments have remained at their nosts
OF duty In most cases at great personal
sacrifices. That they have done This
cheerfully and without complaint makes
1t all the more desirable that a speedv In
crease Of the regular army be provided for
In order that the volunteers NAV be re-
leased from further service and allowed m
return to their peaceful vacations"
The character Of enlisted men is com
mented upon az follows: I'm assembling
the regiments of the regular army al the
beginning of the war with Spain the
character of the enlisted men arrested at
tention. A distinguished foreign officer
visiting the Fifth Army CORPS at Tanna
remarked: Every man looked Iii TO com
mand'
Their conduct on transports, on march
in battle at lei Caney, San Juan, and SAN
iago gave abundant evidence that his
good opinion was well placed. The officers
and men by their valorous deeds ana gal
liant conduct met the highest expectation
Of the country"
The assignment of officers and men for
the various expeditions are given. together
with the casualties resulting. The number
killed and wounded in all campaigns are
as follows: Officers killed, 20; enlisted
men killed, 257; officers wounded 113 en-
listed men wounded, 1464 The total
deaths from wounds and disease up to oct
were lW officers and 2,SO3 enlisted men.
The recruiting service In the regular and
volunteer armies Is referred to- Lack Of
officers in the regular army Is specifically
pointed out In number Of Instances.
Gen. Corbin makes a strong plea for an
increase In the regular army and recon-
mends that the men of the National Guard
who entered the volunteer army be allow
ed to return and be re-admitted to their
state organizations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12

SULLIVAN LOST THE BOUT.
His Brother Interferes and Causes
the Fight to Stop.


New York, Nov. n-Through the I'M
looked for impulsiveness and stupidity of
his brother Jack" Dave Sullivan, the
little irish pugiHst, lost his bout with
George Dixon, the colored featherweight
champion, tonight at the Lenox Athletic
Club. The lads were matched to go TWEEN
ty-hve rounds at 122 pounds, and for nine
rounds Dixon had the call. He was Sui
Hvans master in nearly every instance,
but in the tenth Round he more than out
pointed his adversary. 1eft hand hook
from Dixon which caught Sullivan on the
head, almost put Dave out of business,
bat he pulled himself together, only 10 go
to The floor near the ropes from a push.
This occurred very near the end of the
round, and Jack Sullivan evidently thought
that time was up. While Dave was try
ing 10 regain his feet Jack jumped through
the ropes and then ran back again.
A moment later, just fas Dave stood
erect Jack jumped into the ring again and
ran over to the referee shouting as he
ran, Time is up" Time is upr'
Jimmy Colville of Boston, who was ref
cree spoke to the time keeper, who said
Two forty, only" and then Colville
waved his hands so as to tell every one
that the bout was over. Sullivan appealed
to the referee to bet him continue, but Coz
vil.es hands were tied, and under the rules
he had no alternative. Sullivan was not
beaten when the fasco occurred, and
would undoubtedly have gone on for sew
eral rounds, but Dixon had such an ad-
vantage al the time that there is no ques-
ton that he would have received the de-
cison if the bout. had gone the limit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
DAUGHTERS OF ooNFEDERAcY.
Convention of National Chapter In
Session AT Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, Ark, Nov. 1.-THE conven-
ton Of the national chapter of the United
states Daughters of the Confederacy open
ed this morning with fun attendance.
The report from the Mary Curtis Lee
chapter of Alexandria, Va, regarding the
organization of a juvenile chapter, was
adopted. Discussion ensued as to the gen.
eral organization of such chapters
throughout the South. and the movement
received the sanction of the convention.
An amendment to the constitution au-
thorizing the association to receive, ac-
ouire and own property, personal and real,
was adopted.
A resolution to the effect that each chap
ter own and preserve a Confederate flag.
to be used and exhibited al its discretion,
passed unanimously.
A paper was submitted encouraging the
use and adoption in schools of the South
of a truthful history of the war between
the states.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12

lone evening In San Francisco" says
a writer in the Ladies' Home Journal,
evangelist Moody sat in his room at the
hotel playing a game of cards with Mrs.
Moody and two friends when messenger
came In with a dispatch. AS the boy
stood waiting for a reply, Mr. Moody
suddenly asked. won't you sit down,
INV lad. and have game OF authors
Win us?" The boy declined and soon left
he room. Hardly had the door closed
,yhen Mrs. Moody said: Why. Dwight.
What made you think of inviting that boy
70 sit down and play with us?' My dear
replied Moody, don't you see. If had not
called the boys attention to the fact that
we we're playing authors, all the mornins
apers would certainly have announce
under big headlines that D. l. Moody
had been discovered in a San Francisco
hotel engaged in game Of cards?''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
sEABOARD AIR LINE.

All Directors Reelected at the At
Iantn Meeting.
Atlanta Ca, Nov. 1.-THE directors of
the Seaboard Air Line Railroad held their
annual meeting here to-day. No changes
were made in the officers, and all were
reelected without opposition.
Immediately after the meeting of the
Seaboard officials a meeting of the direct
ors of the Logansville and Lawrenceville
Railroad was held.
r. c. Hoffman, president of the Sea-
board, was elected to fill the same posi-
ton for the Logansville and Lawrence
vile.
Among those present at the meetings
were President Hoffman and E. st. John,
vice president and general manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
AS TO WEST VIRGINIA.
Democrats and Republicans Are
Siu Disputing the Result.

StiIl Disputing the Result.
Charleston, w. Va. Nov. 1.-THE re-
turns are slow coming in. 1t will be inn
possible to ascertain the result in close
counties till after the vote is canvassed
by the county courts next Monday.
Gov. Atkinson's figures on the result
make the Senate stand IS Republicans and
Democrats; the House 80 Republicans
and 80 Democrats, which would give the
Republicans 10 majority on joint ballot.
Chairman Ohey of the Democratic state
committee claims the Democrats have
elected twelve members of the Senate in
GLIDING the two elected to fill the places
of Pierson and Getsendanner, which, with
the two Democratic hold-overs, make the
Senate stand IA Democrats and Z Repub-
licans, making the Democratic majority in
the Senate two.
Ohleys figures make the lower house
stand 3S Democrats and SO Republicans,
Democratic majority of five or a majority
of seven on joint ballot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
AMERICANS DIE OF FEVER.
col. WILLIAMS AND CLERK STEW
ART SUCCUMBED YESTERDAY.

rvana,s Fever seems to Attack
only Americans-cOI. Williams Re-
mains to Be Brought to This COun-
+rv-CIerk Stewards Body Inferred
at Havana Yesterday-COI. Will
Itams Was the Youngest Ohicer of
His Grade, and a sOn-in-LaVv of
Gen. John ID. Gordon.
Havana, Nov. 11.-Col. Charles W. Will
Hams. the chief quartermaster, who has
,een suffering from fever for some time
mast. died at o'clock this morning.
f. T. Stewart, the clerk attached to the
ouartermasters department, who was also
prostrated with fever for several days
mast. died at o'clock this morning.
The condition OF J. B. Caldwell the third
Of the American party who has been suf-
fering from fever, is unchanged.
The body of Col Williams will be en-
balmed and will be carried on board the
line steamer Seguranca, which is expected
here this afternoon from Vera Cruz, for
Shipment North.
The remains of Mr.. Stewart will be bur
led here this afternoon
The deaths have caused profound SEN
saton. It is a strange coincidence that the
only cases of yellow fever among foreign
ers here lately have been those of the
American commissioners and staff.
Washington, Nov. n.-Adjt. Gen. Corbn
received message this morning from Gen
Wade, chairman of the Cuban Evacuation
Commission at Havana, announcing the
death from yellow fever of Lieut.. Col.
Charles w. Williams deputy quartermas-
ter general.
Lieut.. Col Williams was the youngest
officer in his grade being only about 40
years of age, and was regarded as certain
of becoming quarCermaster general in the
course of a few years. He was native of
kentucky, and was appointed 10 the Mill
tary Academy from that state He was
graduated July l. 1871, and after four
years service as second lieutenant in the
Eighteenth Infantry, was appointed to the
ouartermaster's department, with the
rank of captain, In Havana he held the
rank of colonel. Mrs Williams and fam
fly are now in Washington. She Is a
daughter of Gen. John B. Gordon of Geor-
gia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting at Lynchburg-Elec-
ton of officers.


Lynchburg, Va. Nov. 1.-THE seventy
fifth annual meeting of the Baptist Cen
eral Association began in the First Bap-
tist Church here to-nigh6 and will con-
tnue until Monday.
Five hundred delegates, including
many prominent ministers, have arrived
Tonight the opening sermon was preach
ed by Rev. NJ. E. Broaddus of Bristol
The address of welcome was delivered
by Rev. DR.. F. c. Mcconnell of the First
Baptist. and responded TO by Rev. H. A
bagby of Richmond Rev. DR.. E. A. owen
OF Portsmouth was unanimously reelected
PRESIDENT. II. c. Schmeltz of Hampton,
Rev. DR. w. l.. Smith of Richmond,
Judge A. P. Cole of Marion and Rev. Dr.
I. f. James of Danville We're chosen vice
presidents; Rev II. c. S Smith of Mar
tmsyille, secretary; Rev. B. A. Jacob Of
richmond, treasurer; j. B. Montgomery
OF Richmond auditor, and II. Theodore
hAyson of Richmond, assistant secre tary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
THE CARTER COURT MARTIAL.
residents Decision May Not Be An
nOunced for Two or Three Weeks.

residents Decision May Not Be An
n0unced for Two or Three Weeks.
From the New York Sun, Nov TO-
Washington, Nov. 9.-Contrary to the ex-
pee'ation Of every one not directly connect
cd with the case, it was learned to-day that
the decision in the court martial case of
Capt. Oberlin NJ. Carter. Corps of Engi-
neers would probably not be announced
lor some time. 1t was said last week that
tne papers in the case had been handed by
'he president TO the Secretary of War
containing the modification in the sentence
ueclded upon by the executive. The fact
came out to-day, however, that the Presi-
cent has as yet reached no decision in
,he Carter case, and that he will not at
Tempt TO do so at once.
The charge has been freely made that
me object Of the administration in holding
oack the decision has been to avoid an
Undesirable effect on the elections which
night arise from the contemplated radi-
ta' modification of the sentence, but il can
o. stated positively that no such motive
mas obtained. The President consented
some time ago 20 listen TO the arguments
presented by ex-senator Edmunds, who is
Employed as special legal adviser in he
Case, and by Wayne MacVeagh, counsel
.Ur capt. Carter. The President found
nat the representations of these gentle
men involved so much that affected the
.sal aspect of the case that il seemed
70 aim advisable TO examine the fun report
u me court martial with extreme care
ah elaboration. He viii be busy with
is annual message to Congress for some
s.lhe' and 1t Is probable that the decision
~ the Carter case viii not be announced
4OF two or three weeks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
REPUBLICANS coNcEDE DEFEAT.
Nebraska Goes Against Them b!
About $500.


Lincoln, Neb., Nov. n.-Election returns
to-day and this evening served 10 remove
all doubt of the election of the fusion
state ticket, with the possible exception
of superintendent of public instruction, by
average pluralities of $780, Republicans
concede il.
the same figures made 1t certain that
the Republicans would have the legislature
on joint ballot, and probably both houses
The Senate stands, Republicans, 20; Flu
sionists, II; one in doubt. The House: Re
publicans, As; Fusionists, 46; six in doubt
Fusionists state house officials admit the
loss of the legislature, but campaign
managers have not yet formally conceded
it. The contest in many districts was ex-
ceedingly close, two members winning by
a single vote.
In Richardson county the summoning of
a district judge and a mandamrs suit was
necessary to compel precinct judges of
election TO sign certificates of a House
member who had won by three votes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-12
Wedding Announced.

Hawkinsville, Ga, Nov Lizards are
out announcing the marriage of DR.. J. p.
Doster and Miss Mary Lee Whitfield of
this place. The marriage will take place
at the home of the bride on the evening
of the 23rd inst. Miss Whitfield is a mem
Der of one of the best families of this sec
ton. DR. Doster is a graduate Of the At
Ianta Dental College.