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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09
DOOM FOR THE D)IS.
Prspasadon In the United States
Senato % Blow Them Into
Kingdom Come.
eRrshEIr Is TO RECEIVE ORDERS

sreo Csessess - % Our Foley n Cube-
Ihrss nsselutiens Thss lGsaa War VIA
epaia 70 McKi.ley Acts Upsa TAsn-
0Ajses Alleged To He to Feres His Ha,d
-bses1lisn Going On h Nlsaragus-
Greeser Republic o. Trial
Washington. Feb. 9.-Three PROPOSE.
lions differing materially as to methods
were presented to the senate yesterday
Tor the relief Of the Cuban insurgents.
Allen Of Nebraska offered as an amend.
ment to the diplomatic and consular
appropriation bill a resolution recognize
Ing the belligerency Of the Insurgents,
and said that he hoped thus to afford
the senate an opportunity to vote ON
That proposition. Cannon Of Utah of
Tered a resolution urging the presiden,
10 notify the Kingdom Of Spain that IL 1t
did not recognize the independence Of
the Cuban republic before March 4. 1895,
the United States would recognize the
delinquency Of the Cubans and within
ninety Gays thereafter would assert the
independence of the Cuban republic Ma
son ullinois) followed with a resolution
requesting the president to notify Spain
that the Cuban war must cease at once
ana declare the intention Of the United
states to restore and maintain peace
on the island of Cuba. Both Cannon
ard Mason gave notice Of their inten-
ton to speak upon their resolutions to-
day.
To Force Us Into War.
Referring TO the foregoing a gentle
man here remarked last evening: THE
purpose o: this opening OF the discussion
OF the Cuban situation IL plainly under
stood To everybody. 1t Is to force the
Presidents hands. and to con6,el him, II
possible. To- abandon his pac.ficatory
policy and take action which will hasten
the climax. 1t is evident that Cuba will
give us no rest. II continues to Ill the
first place In the eyes OF Washington,
and apparently in the attention Of the
outside public. There are daily addi-
tons TO the materials which may cause
an explosion. Explosives are scattered
all over the landscape. and the diplo-
matte branch Of the government Is per-
forming police duty in subdufng the
spirit Of trouble which appears to be
rife and in preventing the commission
n anyovert act which might precipitate
the two nations into q war"
Fettierew Continues Long Talk.
Outside Of these Cuban resolutions no
business was done in the senate. In
executive session Pcttigrew began q
speech that was not completed at I'D
journment; in fact his speech promises
to throw Morgan's efforts into the
shade. as PettiGrew's talk yesterday
was a continuation OF a speech he took
recess on" week ago. He attacked
the argument that Hawaii is a necessity
for defensive purposes. tits as absurd"
exclaimed the senator. ito talk of de-
Tending San Francisco from Hawaii as
II Is TO talk Of defending New York from
ireland. for the distance Is about the
same" Pettisrew at 8 O'Clock an
nounced that he had not concluded his
speech. but would continue today. The
right Of Hon. Henry w. Corbett to a
seat In the senate from Oregon occupied
the senate's attention for two hours.
Chandler speaking In favor Of seating
the claimant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09
Company Pays In. Back Taxes.

West Superior, Wis, Feb. 9-Undcr
an order just issued by the federal court
the Land and River Improvement COM
pany yesterday paid to Douglas county
$4,000. and has made arrangements
whereby It will pay during the week the
rest of $4,000 Of It's back taxes. The
total amount Of taxes due from the
company 10 5000, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09

u the Spanish answer. Senior Dupuy
De Lone. tie Spanish minister, called
at the state department and spent some
time In consultation with Kasson. the
special commissioner Of reciprocity, talk.
Ing over the proposed treaties to be ar
ranged between the United States and
Spain 1t Is said that the progress made
30 far Is encouraging to both parties.
A New York telegram says that the
Cuban junta there has given out copies
OF an alleged letter signed Enrique
Dupuy de Lone" minister Of Spain at
Washington. and addressed to Jose
Canalejas, who went to Cuba last Sep
TENDER as Premier sagasta's personal
representative. In this letter the Span
ish minister refers to President McKin-
ley as weak and catering to the rab-
ble." and a. low politician, who de-
sires to stand well with the jingoes Of
his party" The junta insists that the
letter is genuine. and says It was stolen
from canaiejas. When a copy was
shown to Minister De LONE he prompt
ly pronounced II q forgery. An official
Of the state department discussing the
mater said: DE LONE did not write the
letter. The Cuban junta has been i'm
posed upon by somebody"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09
Thrrse~s American. In Jail

HertnosiIio. Mex. Feb. s.-News has
Just arrived here % the murder of a
Mexitan In the placer district Of To-
f2ehL 10 niles cas-; 90 Herrnosilllo. as a
" 'nlt ~ which thirteen Americans are
In JAIL AZ TeDachi pending investigation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09
GOV. soIes ON "soUND MONEY!"
He Presents . Plan for Rcdeemable Gov
eminent Currency.

Fairfield, Ia. Feb. 3. Ex-Governor
Horace Boies made an address on the
financial question here last night. 1t
was his first utterance on the subject
since the publication Of the widely
quoted letters in which he denied the
sacred and irrevocable nature OF party
platforms, and insisted that the battle
for free coinage Of silver at the ratio
Of l6 to having been fought under the
most favorable circumstances and the
demand defeated at the polls the Demo-
cratic party should abandon the finan-
cial plank Of 1896 and endeavor to rally
on new ground. His speech last night
embodied plan for a redeemable gov
eminent currency upon which he thinks
all Democrats should be able to agree
Ex-Governor Boics said in part: I'm
less than another decade the national
banks will hold the purse-strings Of this
government, and in the United States
will WELD a power before which thrones
have crumbied and republics have dis
appeared. or they win be upon the high
road to final and complete extinction.
No one metal is sufficient for the basis
Of such a perfectly "sound"l currency.
To endure. IT must have its root in the
constitution. with gold and silver 80
interviewer and welded about it that no
power on earth can tear them apart or
make one the superior Of the other. I
would not retire q single dollar of our
existing national currency. or change 1t
in any respect except to make it re-
deemable in the same way" The gov
errors scheme was a variation OF that
known as the Window plan. proposed
by William Window, when he was at
the head OF the treasury.
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THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

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House Discusses . Contest,

Washington. Feb. 9.-The house yes
terday entered upon the consideration
Of the Aldrich-P lowman contested cleo
ton case from the Fourth Alabama dis
trict. The majority Of the committee
reported in favor Of seating the Repub-
lican candidate on the ground Of con-
spiracy. an allegation vigorously denied
by the Democratic majority. Plowman's
plurality on the face of the returns was
1867. Tie majority of the committee
revised the figures so az to give Aldrich
a plurality Of 3l2. Plowman. the sitting
member. Is a Democrat. and Aldrich
was the Populist and Republican can
didate. The motion was pending at ad-
5ournment.
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H OseOa0essvss.

A. IN honsst remedy. foley'a
Honey and Tar does not hold out
islse hopes in advanced stages. bat
truthiully claims TO give comfort
and relief In tie very worst cases.
and In the early stages to effect q
cure. For sale BY T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09
Liquor Men Want q Change,

Washington. Feb. "a delegation
representing the distilling and whole
sale liquor interests Of the country, APP
peared before the ways and means COM
mittee yesterday to urge an amendment
Of the internal revenue laws so that
tout age" shall be ialAowed on LIQUOR
heldiin bond beyond. four years.
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DECLARED FuRxLr sPECulAfIyE


- Spanish Reply to Wed.
sssas Nses-juaas's Seus.es~..
wasnington. Feb. Sit 10 said At the
state department that all attempts "a
.se tne nature Of the Spanish reply
20 Minister Woodfcrd's note Of last De-
cemoer. At least % far a. correspondent.
on this side OF the Atlantic are con.
cerned. are purely speculative, ana must
oe % OF necessity. for the reason ,hat
up 70 thss time the department itself
ooes not even know the substance OF
the reply. This disposes Of the stories
tnat rave epeared to the effect that the
saninsesreeOn had been deeply stirred
oy ceheSrams from Woodford relative
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09
SrcARAoUAs ANIMAL REVOLT TON
United Statss Marines Landed 10 Protect
the Consulafe-Other Facts

CaiteA States Marines Iaaded 10 Protect
the Consulaie-Other Facts.
Washington, Feb. 9.-In q dispatch
from Captain Leutze. commanding the
U. s. s. Alert. now at San Juan del Sur.
Nicaragua. the commander Informs the
navy department that he has landed
marines 20 protect the United States
consulate. His dispatch indicates that the
revolution In Nicaragua Is assuming Q
serious phase. In q telegram sent
Monday Captain Lcutzc said the revo-
lutionists had taken possession Of the
city OF Fan Juan del Sur, and that the
government. troops were digging rife
pits in the suburbs preparatory 70 max
ing an attempt to disiodge them. Yes
tertay he telecraphed that the govern
ment forces were attacking the city.
San Juan del Sur Is near the western
terminus Of the Nicaragua canal. and is
a cable station. The United States has
three warship near the scene Of the dis
turbance and ample measures will be
taken TO protect American interests.
Yesterday afternoon another cable
gram was received at the navy DEPART
ment. telling OF the progress Ct the rev.
oiutionary movement. The captain said
mat he had landed a force for the pro-
lection OF the United States consulate.
and as the government forces had given
notice OF their intention to lombard the
town he had taken on the Alert all of
the women and children who cared for
refuge. The bombardment began Mon.
day. and In the end the rebels were
criven out OF town. which was entered
ana taken Possession Of by the govern
mont troops. The rebels rctrested To-
wards the interior OF the country. The
opinion among the Central American.
here Is that the insurrection has been |.
mistake from the beginning. and that n
- doomed TO failure. owing to the pren-
arations made by President Zelaya "a
meet the storm. The outcome Of mi,
uprising is awaited with much intere,,
oenuPe u 10 the drst real test thai hs,
been made OF the ability OF the create,
Republic to carry cut that part OF ,he
tripartise agreement that PLEDGES mite
EFFORTS to suppress rebellion IN any one
state. '''e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-09

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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
WASHINGTON NEWS
Latest Advioes From the National CAPITAL
on the War Situation.
Special to EvENING HERALD.
MAsHINaroN. Juno I

WAsmNGTON, June Z.
Naval officials continue to praise the
daring of Naval Constructor Hobson, the
hero Of the hour. Even the Spaniards are
ready to pay tribute to Hobson's men.
Admiral Cervera sent the following message
to Sampson Your boys will be all right in
our hands. Daring like theirs makes the
bitterest enemy proud that his fellow men
can be such heroes. They We're arterward
taken to the city of Santiago and thence ia
Santiago's Moro. where they are our
prisoners, but our friends. Everything i.
being done to make their stay with us com.
Portable. If you wish to send anything to
them we will cheerfully take it,"
The Yale, formerly the Paris, is to be made
an auxiliary cruiser, and will then join the
st. Louis in patrol duty. There is well
defined belief that the government propose.
sending one or two Of these fast scouts to the
Spanish coast, and thus keep the govern,
ment Informed Of movements on that side Of
the ocean, especially as to the Spanish re,
serve squadron now at Cadiz.
The monitor Monterey and the collier
Brutus sailed from San Francisco yesterday
for the Philippines.
President Mckinley has decided to carry
on the most extensive operations against
Spain, and this includes the occupation Of
the Canary Islands. As soon as the Santiago
campaign is successfully carried out and
troops are landed on the island of PortC
Rico, the only thing that will then prevent
the operations against the Canaries is a sug
gestion from Spain that hostilities should
cease
1t was said officially to-day that every reg
ment of volunteers organized under the cal
for 125, 900 men would be recruited up to the
full number of 1,2SO soldiers. This viii
apply to the troops that have been sent tC
! the Philippines as well as those remaining in
this country. It is estimated that AZ, 900 men
from those authorized by the late call Of the
President will be required TO an up the
| regiments already organized.
The Navy Department has been officially
advised Of the death Of Lieutenant Edward
Sturdy.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
WORTH DYING FOR.
AMERICAN SHIPS
ENTERED THE HARBOR
Special to EVENING HERALD

Special to EVENING HERALD
Port au Prince, June Tile BON
bardment of Santiago was resumed
yesterday by the Americans
1t is said that the Americans sue
ceeded inforcng the harbor haying
first destroyed the wreck Of the
Merrimac, which they sank on Fri
day morning to prevent the escape
OF the Spanish squadron.
After entering the harbor they en-
gagged the Spanish warships. and
after hot fighting sank two of them.
1t is reported that one of the Ameri-
can vessels was damaged, but this
cannot be confirmed
1t is reported large expedition of
American troops were landed under
the protection of the warships. The
despatch boat st. Louis arrived at
Mole st. Nicholas with despatche.
for Washington, giving particulars of
the bombardmeut.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
THE SPANISH VERSION.


Cape ayen June 1.-The Spanish version of yesterdays
gagement serious loss the Spanish land
Santiago and vicinity.
Captain Sauchez Tna were badly wounded
Lieutenant Gacs and Perez of the infantry aYd infantry
and artillery reported badly wounded that
The forts protecting Santiago in ruins
AT about landing party American marines aid
of the insurgents landed heavy guns under the protection
American vessels Garquri.
They attacked by the Spanish infantry cavalry but held
their position.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
ed the American ships Ell

ed
AS the first fire from the American ships
gagged the Spanish vessels in the channel
The Rena Mercedes hit quay by tirteeninch shell.
AT least ten soldiers this vessel killed and
wounded among them the second officer
The of the Reina Mercedes finally abandoned the ship
stated that the first class amored Spanish cruiser nant
Maria Teresa was sunk during the engagement.
The object of the attack
other notifications the mouth of the arbo and then blow
Merrmac which blocked the entrance bay
Spanish fleet Whether this accomplished clearing the
of the channel definitely
tered the harbo and gave battle Admiral Cervera
The firing port but was evident
that the Americans attacking further
cannonadng the direction Aguados three
miles to the eastward of the Moro.
1t thought Santiago that this firing Aguadoes
that the Americans attempting land troops under the fire
their ships, but there nothing confirm this opinion
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
,cial to EVENING HERALD.

SpecIaI 20 EYENlN0 HERALD.
New York, June THE 18th Peunsyl-
vania Regiment has been signed to Fort
Mott, New Jersey and Fort Delaware
The 18th Pennsylvania Regiment goes to
Delaware City and Alliance.
The 18th Ohio goes to Sheridan Point
Virginia, and Fort Washington, Maryland.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
10000 MEN LEAVE
FOR CUBAN SHORES.
Special to EVENING HERALD

Chicago, June "A special to the
Chicago Record from Washington
says its correspondent has positive
knowledge that the last of the first
expedition to Cuba left Tampa last
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07

When you come to think of the
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Now we are Offering you special
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Put our prices on the list you have
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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07

plans had been made for an attack
on the town on that day, but was
postponed. The ships were cleared
for action and everything was
ready The delay was due to the
appearance of a Spanish launch
bearing a flag of truce just about
the time the bombardment was to
begin. The Spanish officer in
command of the launch said it was
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07

night, comprising 40 transports carry
ing 10000 men, with all necessary
equipments General Shafter is com
manding,
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Martin Pesnik, miner was burned and
bruised about tho body this morning by a
premature explosion Of dynamite. The
accident occurred at Packer oolliery, No A.
Pesuiks injuries are not of serious nature
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
Admiral Sampson Again
Gives Battle to Span
iards and Enters
the Harbor.
TWO SPANISH SHIPS SUNK
OLD GLORY, A FLAG
Simpsons Purpose to Destroy Entrance Forts,
Blow Up the MerrimaC, Enter the Bay and
Engage Cervera's Squadron
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Kingston Jamaica June "Details Of yesterdays bombadmen
of Santiago ports have been received here.
Sampson Santiago de Cuba Sunday and
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07

thought on the Ouendo that signal flag had been displayed the
Iowa AS he learned his mistake
The details of the American began firing
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07

The following transfers Of license were
granted yesterday: Enoch Sobolsky, in the
First ward of shenandoah, was transferred to
Paul Peozulis, Gustav Wachans, in the
Fourth ward of shenandoah, was transferred
to Gustav EeJek Caroline Pauley, in the
Third ward of Mnersyille, was transferred
to Joseph Kline VIM. Meukewicz, in the
Fourth ward Of Shenandoah, was transferred
to Gustavc Wachaus
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07

at eight O'Clock yesterday morning
and continued until nearly noon.
The Spanish forts attacked were
rendered practically useless.
The United States battleship
Iowa, with Fighting Bob" Evans
in command, opened the engage
ment on one of the batteries below
Moro Castle.
Following the Iowa were all the
armored ships in the combined
American squadron
The amount Of ammunition
poured into the enemy's strong
holds was enormous. Fifteen hun
dred large calibre shells were fired
- 1I a.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07
FINNEY A DIRECTOR.

The organization of the Pottsyile School
Board was effected last evening, by the ro-
election of the old officers, as follows Presi-
dent Faust; Secretary, W. +. Scheerer;
Treasurer G.. NJ. Lewis. The salaries of the
secretary aud treasurer were fixed at 5000
and 5000 per annum respectively, The new
members of the Board are John f. Finney
James Meadows and William Muehlhon, The
customary feed was INDUCED in.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07

The new School Board of West Muhanoy
township was organized at Lost Creek last
night aud elected the following officers
President, Thomas f. Flanagan; Secretary
J. NJ. Donlan; Treasurer, p, j. Deane. The
Board appointed j. J. Curley to fiji the unex.
pired term of p. NJ Noone, deceased. at
School Director. County Superintendent
Weiss held his examination of teachers at
Lost Creek to-day
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-06-07


The School Board of Mahanoy City or
ganized last night with much harmony. The
election resulted as follows President, Harry
J. Christi secretary, w. J. Perry; treasurer
Charles Bensinger; solicitor, X. r. Swank
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