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The age-herald., 1898-07-13

to account for disobeying orders and taking part in actual hostilities
 Beg pardon, sir" said one Of them. they was short-handed at the bow gun, and so we giv'd 'em a help fer fellowship sake.'t
 And for the first time in Captain Tatt- nalfs service disobedlenee went unpun- ished.
 The foey-wan now returned to the task of bringing up the British reserves. coR- tinuing far into the night. At o'clock a storming party of 800 marines were landed on the muddy shore They waded three terrible trenches sown with caltrops and cheered half way up the embankment in the face of a murderous fire of iingafs and Mimic balls Hours later 400 of them strag- gling back, a full third of the force having been killed or wounded
 Again the American ship canae to the rescue. It gathered up the maimed, man.. gled and muddy bodies of the English sna- rines and with it's own dead coxswain dropped back across the bar in the gray of the early morning. In the meantime, Cap tain Tattnall had sent Lieutenant John son with the Powhatan to the aid of the British ships outside the bar, and all night of the 26th he served under the union jack, carrying the defeated marines and wounded seamen to placs of safety.
 Of l ,350 men of the allied fleets who went into action 450 were killed and wounded in- cluding twenty-nine officers. In the course of the battle the British admiral shifted his flag no fewer than three times levine ing,a indomitable valor" reported Captain Tattnall, under very disheartening and almost hopeless surroundings"
 Captain Tattnalls act was distinct vio- lation of neutrality, but the American peo- pie received him on his return from China with honors such as have seldom fallen to an officer of his rank. Later he was for maly thanked by the English secretary of state for foreign affairs in the name of her majesty and by the lord commissioners of the British admiralty.
 "Gallant Americans' apostrophized a writer in Blackwood's Magazine. You and your admiral did more that day to bind England and the United States than all your lawyers and pettifogging politicians have ever done to part us.'' 'tt
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
The Nay Out.

l No city is happy or contented, or as n rule well served. that does not wholly own and control and conduct it's own water sup | ply. To own sewers and not own the water l to flush them with has everywhere proven to be ill-advised and improvident. cleanli- ness and comfort and health are bound up in this question. When an association of individuals are taxing cleanliness, and are therefore regulating the health and com fort of a city, we may be sure the highest degree of none can be found therein. Even freedom from epidemics is involved, for that. in great measure, is connected with the degree of cleanliness maintained in community.
 And so in a lesser degree only it is the matter of fire protection. To own the ma chinery of preventing or lessening losses by fire without owning the water needed in those machines is certainly very unwise, Such a plan permits individuals to derive gain from the efforts put forth by the peo- epe to save the property, possibly the lives, of some of their own members. This is not good sense, good business, good policy. It does not in any town lead to good results Sewers are not ftashed as much as they should be; householders are. not as cleanly as they would be if water were furnished on cooperative basis and prices; fire protection is hampered by low pressure, thus increasing insurances charges, and discontent creeps in where 'content and happiness should reign.
 The condition of .the city treasury does not enter into the case at all. The water works are now the only security the stock holders and bondholders of the water com city. they would have the present security, and all the taxable values in the city also. Bonds can be placed under such eircum- stances up to the value of the property. There is no trouble on that score
 The only real trouble in the case is a purchase at fair and just price-a price that does not include water of the non aqueous sort. If a fair proposition can De oDldlitu, all JULIET ODJtctlOnS lo d iiOot desirable purchase would disappear. Cities in all civilized countries are purchasing water works The need of ownership in such cases is everywhere recognized. A progressive up-to-date town in some coun- tries would no sooner permit individuals to control their water supply than they would permit them to control their sewers.
 The health and cleanliness of a com munity should not be worked for individual or corporate. gains. Put Birmingham alongside Atlanta and Montgomery, and terminate as quickly as possible the pres ent indefensibe and wasteful and uncer- tain system-a system that will not filter the water our people are expected to drink because it might lessen divdends-a sys- tenn that defies the authorities of the city a system owned by men who know little about the people of this city, and who care still less what kind of water they drink provided good dividends are regu- larly earned and paid.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
----------- CAN FACE ANY FLEET.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 According to the London Spectator. the fight at Santiago showed that so far as the fleet is concerped the United States need not fear comparison with any country in the world. The American navy "could face even the far superior fleet of France without great risk of disaster" says the Spectator. And as for the German war fleet, @ struggle between that and the American fleet would be very short [" and it would surprise Emperor William. who thinks himself invihcible; but his self confidence cannot alter history" It is very good of our British cousins to do our brag- ging for us. Modesty forbds us to say more of the victory at Santiago than that in the words of Commodore Schley, '.it was nice fight"
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
CORN BREAD,
From the Savannah (Ga.) News.

From the Savannah (Ga.) News.
 There is no more wholesome, palatabie, and strengthening article of food in the whole catalogue than corn bread. It is truly the staff of life of the rural laboring classes in the south from years beginning to years end. Among the brawniest tough est men in the country are the hands who work on the turpentine farms in Georgia Their regular rations consist of one peck of corn meal, five pounds of bacon, and 0 pint of molasses per week. These ar ticles constitute pretty nearly if not quite their whole bill of fare during the time they are in the woods cutting or chipping boxes, or dipping turpentine. yet they are always well conditioned, hard of muscle, and in good spirits.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
PRACTICAL POLITICS.

Joe Lincoln in l.. A. w. Bulletin. "They're holding meetings everywhere Said the ''Heeler'' to the "Boss;'' ''fn every alley, lane and square That one may come across; They say they're going to clean us out They're going to smash the ring And now they swarm to shout Reform! And all that sort of thing" The 'Boss" he winked at the "Heeler," And the "Heeler' chuckled sweet; And the Boss said, "Yes? Well, then
 guess
 Wen have to let 'em meet.' .'They've got the good folks on their list" Said the "Heeler" to the Boss "The great and kind philanthropist Who speaks of gold as 'dross, The clergymen, the orators, The, pure of every walk, And all the time they rail at crime, And talk, and talk, and talk" The 'Boss,' he winked at the 'Heeler,' And the "Heeler'' smiled smile; And the "Boss' said, Stuff! Talks well
 enough But work is more our style.' '"They have a big procession out" Said the "HeeIer' to the "Boss;'' "And music rings and children shout, And banners wave and toss; And in each crowded church and hall Great speakers cheer their souls. As oft they tell how quick and yen They'll thrash US at the polls." The "Boss," he winked at the "Heeler," And the 'TIeeler gripned grin; And the "Boss' said, "So? But do they
 know
 Just where to spend their tin?"
 .i 'The last returns have just been read" Said the "Heeler' to the "Boss;' And we're some fifteen thou ahead, And theirs will be the loss, The moral party spent its breath They talked and shirked, we simply worked And now we've got the votes." IaAe "Boss," he winked at the "Heeler." And the "Heeler' roared a roar; "It seems to. me- said the Boss 'thas
 we Have done this thing before."
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

It was the archbishop of Santiago who said "the Spanish flag must float from the capitol at Washington" He said this at a banquet about two months ago. As ban quets are no longer spread with any degree of elaborateness in Santiago, the arch bishop has not probably indulged in similar remarks of late.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
THEY ARE PECULIAR.

From the New York Times.
 There Is no use trying to understand the Spaniards.. They are not capable Of hero ism and can die as well as anybody, but what marvellous care they take to prevent their heroism and their deaths from effect ing anything!
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
Intelligent Instruction

From the Washington Star.
 q don't quite understand the latest exer- else you have given the king" remarked the Spanish queen.
 'You mean the one in which he selects number and proceeds to count rapidly backward?' inquired the tutor.
 "Yes."
 "That's to discipline his mind so that he can at ali' times keep account of the number of ships in his navy"
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

Manila bay will soon be full of warships. MT. George Dewey is not at all discon- certed or cast down. He tells them all to keep out of the way, when the shooting begins.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

appointing. Cotton is now cheaper than any other staple. and there are many more chances in favor of an appreciation in prices. than there are in favor of even the maintenance of the present level.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

-eneral Miles appearance at Santiago, should not be permitted to rob General shafter and his lieutenants of the glory they have honestly and bravely won.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
Links of Life

From Harpers Bazar.
 Hardluk-My life reminds me of the career of a golf ball.
 FeltZ-Why?
 Hardluk-Because I am helped out of one hole only to get into another.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
GAN HAVE TWO SEATS.

From the Memphis Scmetar.
 It begins to apepar that the fellows who are bowling for old Joe Wheeier's seat in congress will have reason to kick them- selves for their greatness. If old Joe lives to see the end of the campaign he can have two seats if he wants em.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
Why Augustus
From the Detroit Journal.

From the Detroit Journal.
 'Why," asks the teacher, "did the Ro- mans call their emperor Augustus?''
 Clearly, it Is the opportunity of the bad boy, who is some day to be admiral a secretary of the treasury or something. .They didn't dast to call him Gus!'' he shouts. dssonantly.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The Omaha world-Herald says it Is a. mistake to say that Joe Wheeler represents a single congressional district. He is repre- seuting the whole United States in Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
Glorious
From Harper's Bazaar.

From Harper's Bazaar.
 "Well. Tommie, did you have glorious Fourth?
 "Well, I should guess yes. We got French cook at our house and we just bombarded her for keeps until she admitted that Yankee pig could lick Spaniard with all four hoofs tied behind his back"
The age-herald., 1898-07-13
A study oi Dimensions

From the Chicago Record.
 Jimmy, how large piece of cake do you want?'
 q want big piece, but don't gimme so much that I'll have to divide with sister,"
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The people of Europe are anxiously awaiting the coming of the Oregon. The reports from her 13-inch guns have been heard around the world.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

Hawaii, the new child of the republic is dark complicated, but it will prove to be full of growth and sugar.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

Aside from war legislation. the bank ruptcy bill and the Hawaiian resolutions were the best achievements of congress
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

If eighteen ships must be sunk to one American killed at sea, the Spanish fieet will soon need reinforcement.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The ministerial crisis in Madrid will re- suit in either a last desperate attempt at War, or else in immediate negotiations for peace.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

In size and number of pages the Chicago papers are not yet normal. They are re suming gradually.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

Nothing more significant CT important can happen this week than the ministerial crisis in Madrid.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The American navy necessarily and in- telligently studied gun practice in the
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The census bill, drawn in the interest of political workers. d.d not go through.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

years of peace. and that is the reason why they shoot straight in years of war.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

Admiral Miller has sailed to rectify pr. Cleveland's flag business in Honolulu.
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Peace talk in Madrid will be suspended until the new ministry is organized.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

When Spain lost her fight ng fleets, she naturally lost her colonies. The two go to- gether.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

Modern warfare is based on cash, coal and smokeless powder.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The Nashville Banner says the Spanish torpedo boats are the flee dogs. of the menagerie.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The Spanish people are being educated up to peace.
The age-herald., 1898-07-13

The Omaha world-Herald says it Is a mistake to say that Joe Wheeler represents a.single congressional district. He is repre- senting the whole United States in Cuba. The people of Europe are anXiously awaiting the coming of the Oregon. The reports from her 1S-inch guns have been heard around the world. The ministerial crisis in Madrid will re- suit in either a last desperate attempt at war, or else in immediate negotiations for peace.
 Aside from war legislation. the bank ruptcy bill and the Hawaiian resolutions were the best achievements of congress
 
 Hawaii the new child of the republic, is dark complected, but it will prove to be full of growth and sugar. If eighteen ships must be sunk to one American killed at sea, the Spanish fleet will soon need reinforcement. In size and number of pages the Chicago pdpt7io dlo ilOt yCt HOliu'ti. ihSs oiN h'- stunning gradually
 Nothing more significant important can happen this week than the ministerial crisis in Madrid. The Nashville Banner says the Spanish torpedo boats are the flee dogs of the menagerie. When Spain lost her fight ng fleets, she naturally lost her colonies The two go to- gether.
 The census bill, drawn in the interest of political workers, d.d not go through.
  Admiral Miller has sailed to rectify pr. Clevelands flag business in Honolulu.
  Peace talk in Madrid will be suspended until the new ministry is organized.
  Modern warfare is based on cash, coal and smokeless powder
  The Spanish people are being educated up to peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-22
Too Much Cor Watson.

Only once did Watson, when a captain,
never fail to punish a man for intoxica-
ton. This was i'll the summer of 1898
at Boston. when the San Francisco
took the Massachusetts naval militia ON
its first practice cruise. Among the
regular crew was old Alexander Parker,
sailmaker's mate, who was never known
to remain sober when there was liquor
to be had. When the naval militiamen
came on board witty boatswain' S
mate, while no officer was near, sang
out in an authoritative tone:
''All you men having whisky on
board lay below and turn it in to the
sailmaker's mate for safe keeping"
Many amateur sailors took the bait,
and in few minutes old Aleck, sit
ting down below decks in his sailroom,
was surprised TO have a vast collection
of TASKS passed TO him. He received all
these as gifts with many thanks He
was found a day after sound asleep in
his sailroom, literally covered with
empty bottles of every size and shape.
He was finally taken before the captain,
to whom was told the circumstances
Parker, - said he sternly, Il have no
words with which to discuss your case.
Go forward. New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-22
Notice of Pubiioation-Chancery.

state % Illinois.
Rock Island County.
In the Circuit Court, September term. A. D.
ISIS. In chaucery.
May kOhrcr -. John A ROhrer.
AiiidaviI OF the uOn-Tosidence of the above
defendant. John 4. ROhrer. having been filed
in the clerks once of the circuit court of said
county, notice is therefore hereby given 10
the said nonresident defendant that the COM
Iaanant hied her Dill OF complaint In said
court. on the chSnccry side thereof, on the
l5oh doy Of August. \. u. 1855, and that Lhere-
upon q summons Issued out OF said court.
wherein sid suit Il now pending. returnable
on the 5rd Monday in the month of September
next. a. i by la required. Now. unless You,
the said nonresident defendant ABOVE named.
John A ROhrer. shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court, the first day OF
the next term Thereof, TO be holden at Rock
Island in and for the said county. the 3Fd
Monday in September next, and plead. aSsW er
or dcmur 10 id complainant's bill oftcom-
plant, the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated viii be taken as
confessed and decree entered against yon
according TO the prayer OF said bill
GEORGE W GAMBLE Clerk
Rock Island. Illinois. August IS. 1sgS
JoHS W. QUILLAN. Complaiaant's Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-22
Asked For a shirt and Got a wife.

During the civil war there was a GER
tain young lady in Georgetown who
found it i'll her power to do great deal
for the Confederate soldiers confined
in prison at Washington. Young, beau
tiful, cultured, popular, Of a wealthy
and prominent family, she was fire.
quently allowed admission to the pris-
on, whittier she always took her maid
with well stocked basket of good
things for the poor boys behind tho bars
One day as she was passing through a
group of men in the common prison she
stopped and said to them:
eff there is anything you would like
to have that can bring you, won't you
let me know? L shall be very glad
One man stepped forward promptly.
Bowling most courteously, he said:
eff you will be so kind, should like
very much TO have a clean shirt
He was a young lieutenant from
Louisiana. one of the handsomest and
most elegant men ever met, and when
that young lady looked up into his
brown eyes she found it in her heart to
give him much more than a clean shirt,
for she married him as soon as the war
was over Philadelphia Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-22
Publication NotIce-Cbnncery.
stete of Illinois, g.

| STATE OF Illinois, ca
| Rock Island County oS-
In the circuit cOurt. September term \. D
1855. In chancery
William Kerler VS.. Erie g. Kerlcr
Affidavit OF uon-residence OF Effie 4. Kerlsr.
the above named defendant. having been fled
Ia the clerk : ONCE OF the circuit court of said
county. LOtice II therefore hereby given TO the
"a nonresident defendant that the COM
plainant hled hts bill of complaint in said
court. on the cbaacery side thereof. the
Svth day OF March. 1898, and hat thereupon
SUMMONS was issued out OF said court.
" herein said suit is now pending returnable
on the third Monday in the month of Sep
TENDER next IS is by law required
Now unless you, the said nonresident defend
ant above Il AIMED. Efiie &. kerler shall person
ally be and appear before said circuit court
on the first day of the next term thereof, 10
DC holden NJ Rock Island in and for the
said county on the third Monday in Sep
TENDER next and plead, answer or dsmur TO
the said complainant bill OF complaint. tho
same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated wiz be taken as confessed,
and decree entered against you according
to tho prayer of said BIZ
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island Illinois. August Is. 1898
JOHN I, STAFFORD, Complainant Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-22
Publication NotIce-Chancery.

State of Iliinoil
Rock Island, county.
In the Circuit Court. September term. 1893
Rock island SaviT rs bank Us. Joseph j. John
SON sarah l. Johnson the German Savings
bank OF Davenport. Iowa. Henry i. HUI. aud
Rock Island Lumber Manufacturing Co, in
chancery
AFFIDAVIT of non-rssiiencc OF the German
Savings bank, or Davenport Iowa. implcaded
with the above defendants Joseph J. johnson.
Sarah !. Johnson Henry y. Hull and Rock
Island Lumber = Manufacturing Co, having
been fled in the clerks ONCE OF the cir
cut court of said county, notice is therefore
hereby given to the said nonresident defend
ants that the compla nant nlcd its bill OF com
plant Ia said court on the chancery side
thereof on the tenth day of uRuSt. 1899. and
that thcrcupOn a summons issued out of said
court wherein said suit is pending re-
turnahlc on the third Monday in the month of
sept mber next, as * by law required
Now, unless you. the said nonresident de
feudaLts above named, The German Savings
Bank or Davenport, Iowa. shall personally be
and appear before said circuit couet. on the
hrst diy of the next term thereof. To he holden
AT Rock Island in and for the said county. on
the third Monuay in September next. and
plead. answer or demur 10 the said complain
ant X b'h OF cOmrlaint, the same and the ma
tiers and things therein charged ard stated v u
be taken IS confessed. and decree entered
against you according 10 the prayer OF said bul.
Rock Island Illinois, Aug IL. ls%S.
GEORGE ". GAMBLE, Clerk.
Complsinaut's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-22
Chancery Notice.
Harold a. we'd. Attorner

Harold \ Weld Attorney.
State OF Illinois
Rock Island county.
In the circuit court. to the September term.
: d lS9-.
James Y Bathburn. Samantha. \. Parker.
William Parker. Ermu J Farber and William
farher v. John G.. Rathburn- Hattie \. Rajh-
burn William Tuhbs and J. " Simou~ou- ad-
nint>traiLr OF the estate Of Jane Rathburn.
deceased IN chancery. Gen No 1881.
AiEcaylt OF the uu-re>ideuce OF the de fonda II.
John q. EathhuTsl. implicated " ith The above de-
PENDANTS rattle a hathbuln- y IlliaLu 1ubhS
aro j. W. SinonSOn. administrator OF the e.
tate OF Jane Rathburu- deceased. having been
Fled IN The clerks ONCE OF the circuit court
OF SAID county. notice il therefore hereby
R'Tsn 10 The said nonresident cefcnd-
AT ihat the compliments MED their
OH OF complaint IN said court on the chan
Cery side thereof on the i9th day of August,
le,S, aiic That thereupon a summons issued
oGt OF said court wherein said suit - now
pending returnable On the third Monday in the
mouth OF September rcNt. as i ny law re-
CURED Now. unless you. the sad nonresident
defendant above named John t. Rathburn
shall personally DC and appear before said cir
Gilt court. on the first day 81 jbc next term
thereof 20 De holden AZ Rock island Ia and FOR
the said county on the third Monday IN Sep
temner next. ana plead. answer or demur TO
the said complainant biz Of complaint the
same and the matters and the things therein
charged and stated VIII be taken - coufcS. ed
and decree entered against YOU according
To the prayer of said bill
GBGRGE w GAMELE CLERK
Rock Island, Illinois august IA.l- IsSS
HAROLD A WELD Coml1ain4uts NSoiicitor.