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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08
Visited Heaven In q Trance.

bliss Ida sharp G: Stockton, n. J., was
in trance for twodays and claims to
have visited heaven while in that state.
She declares that she met Christ, talked
with him and that he placed q beautiful
crown ON her head and harp in her hand.
She said she was filed with joy, and she
roamed about the celestial city, meeting
with friends that had passed from this
earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-02-08

Cares Group. sore taross, pulmo.
nary troub!es-monsrch over pain Of
every sort. Dr. Thomss' Electric Oil.
Sold BY Marshall & Fisher.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
TAYLOR TOPICS.
The Postal Telegraph Company Has
Reached There and Will
Omen IN OHiee

Taylor, Tex, Jan. 19.-(Special.) MIR.
j. e: Grantham has purchased 400
yearlings in this county at 81 and so
per head.
The Postal Telegraph company has a
force of men ut work here on the new
line. The line will soon be connected
from Galveston to Dallas, as 500 men
are ut work. The company will open
an office in this city in few days.
Maj. j. s. Crawford of The Statesman
wns\ here on business today.
The Katy and international Railroad
companies have both been making some
improvements at their depots.
Quite y number of our society young
people age interested in the success of
the Charity ball to be given by the ladies'
of Austin on January 20, and number
expect toy attend.
The announcement of Hon. A. S. Bur-
Lesson of Travis county in The Statesman
today was\ read with n great deal of in
terest here, as Mr. Burleson has many
friends and supporters in this city and
county.
Judge w. IlK. Makemson of Georgetown
was here today on his way home from
Washington He says the Green men
are on top.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
NEWS FROM FOREIGN LANDS
THE ANGLO SAXON CONTINUES TO
MAKE DEMANDS UPON THE
Willy CELESTIAL.
RUSSA'S BEARS GLORIOUS STAND
Some of the In,vardness I'm the Drey-
fus Case-EmiIe lola Preparing
for His Defense-Anti-Jew
Demonstrations.

Pekin, Jan. 1S.-Delayed in transmits
sion.)-The tsung Ii yamen Chinese
foreign office has had another confer
ence on the subject of the loan, which
is still unsettled Besides the right to
extend the Burmah railway through Yam
Nun province, Great Britain asks the
right to build railways through the prov
ince of Sze-Schuan north of Yam NUM-
and third treaty port is demanded, the
identity of which no doubt is Hsiang Yin,
situated in the anti-foreign province of
Human (which Japan proposed to open
at the time of the Simonoseki negotia-
tions). The proposed opening of the port
of fallen Wan e 4 the Lilo Ting penin-
sula and north o. Port Arthur continues
to be the chief difficulty. Russia desires
to keep the wh,ie of the Manchuria pc
ninsula for he,Pelf. Neither power is
willing to yield on this point and the
question is no lbnger commercial one.
1t has become ~ political question.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
A RIG FEE.
More About he American Crooks and
Their Swindling Schemes.

more ABOUT he American Crooks and
Their Swindling Schemes.
Mexico Citq Jan. 19.-Duke de ARGOS,
the Spanish minister here, has rendered
his decision in the dispute between Mex
leo and Guatemala arising out of incur
sions into Mexican territory by Guate-
malan wood-cutters. The case had ex-
cited much interest and nearly led to
war, owing to the strong sentiment re-
garding the matter in both countries.
The mini J9r has fed the amount to
be paid arties interested, which, it is
believed will aggregate half a million
dollars. The governments of Guatemala
and Mexico presented him with Il fee
of $50,OtIO in gold in recognition of his
services. Duke de ARGOS married an
American lady and they will shortly re-
turn to Spain, he having beer relieved
at this post.
The revelations regarding the opera
lions of the gang of American crooks
with Mexican allies continues to be
made, and they show most surprising
series of swindles, including the well
known gold bricks trick, robbing by
means of rendering the victims insensible
with Knockout drops, cheating at cards
and poisoning race horses on which the
public had bet heavily, etc.
Taylor Of this city was lured by the
gang into a country town, where he was
'nld he wou.J got large orders, and was
rendered ins1nsible by drugged beer and
robbed of his diamonds and money. The
police are making fresh are Is, and one
prisoner is a IMAM wEu had begun libel
suits against the Mexican Herald and
other papers which have iposed his
connection with the gang.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
SOME INWARDNESs.
An IrrepressibIe Woman Let the Cat !
Out ce the Bag.

Out cs the Bag.
London, Jan. 19.-With every show of
appreciation the Pail Mall Gazette this
afternoon prints prominently an article
purporting to give the inwardness of the
Dreyfus case and explains that the docu-
ment, in addition to the evidence on
which the government found the prisoner
guilty, was obtained in the following
manner from tn. German military at
tache, Won Funcke:
Mine or ten months before the arrest
of Dreyfus, Won Funcke was suddenly
removed from his post. The explanation
of his removal throws curious light on
the Dreyfus case and explains in some
measure the attitude of the government.
When his predecessor, Baron Won Hucne,
left Paris he handed Won Funcke list
of persons in France who were in rea-
ton with the German intelligence office,
enjoining him to never let it out of his
hands. Won Funcke carried the dOcu-
ment in leather bag around his neck.
Shortly after entering upon his duty,
an incident occurred whereby woman
of ill repute obtained the document and
took it to the foreign office where it
was hastily photographed and returned
to her, she returning it to Won Funcke,
who in the meanwhile had discovered his
loss, and like an honest soldier aid at
tache FASTENED to inform the y rman
government of his mishap, hence his re-
call. :,
.. "Curiously enough, the woman refused
though large sum was
offered her.
with the photograph of the document,
the French government went deliberately
to work, and l am assured on good au-
thority, that leaves no room for debate,
the name of Dreyfus appeared on it, but
it being common name in both Ger
many and France, suspicion did not I'M
mediately fall on the officer subsequently
Later it served as confirm
atory evidence"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

Rome. Jan. 19.-There were renewed
disorders today in the poor quarter of
Ancona which is inhabited by anarchists
and socialists. A number of men and
women attempted to barricade the
streets, but the police closed the thor
oughfares and arrested several. Troops
are securing the country, arresting sus-
picious bands of tramps.
The agitation against the price of bread
is spreading. A crowd assembled in
front of the town at Siragalia and de-
manded relief. The mayor gave con-
ciliatory reply, but the mob invaded the
railway station and the warehouses of
Prince Ruspoli, where they said guam
tity of grain was stored. The troops
finally restored order.
There has been another slight disturb
ance at Macera, about twenty miles from
Anacona.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
HAS THE STUFF.
China Wants England to Aid in p,
Ing the JaDanese Indemnity.


Ing the Japanese Indemnity.
London, Jan. 19-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, secretary of the exchequer, \ in
speaking at Bristol today, announced that
China had approached England for as
sistance to pay the Japanese indemnity,
and that the negotiations were still pend
Ing. The newspaper statements on the
subject he characterized as inaccurate and
incomplete. The government was not
ashamed of these negotiations, and he
believed the country would approve them.
He could see no reason why foreign pow
ers should object. But if the negotia-
tons failed Great Britain would take her
stand on existing treaty rights.
Replying to a deputation of sugar re-
linery workmen that waited upon him to-
day, Sir Michael said the government had
readily accepted Belgiu ms invitation to
sugar conference, and would do it's best
to secure n satisfactory 'esult. He add
ed that he believed tb feelings of the
country were so strong ! favor of cheap
sugar that any proposal Q, prevent the i'm
portation of bounty-paid sugars would
meet great opposition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
MARYLAND sENATORsHIP.
A Possible Combination That Nav
Eject a baltimore Man,

Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 19.-The senate
and house met in joint session today. and
after casting one ballot for United States
senator to sud coed A. P. German ad-
journed until I tomorrow. The ballot re-
suited as follow Us: McComas, 36; Shaw.
II; Shyrock, .; Milliken, 2; Barber, 6;
Urner, 1 CORN an. 46: Finley, y Parren,
6; Lowndes, 1. Total, 113. Necessary to
Il choice, 81; absent. 4.
The outcome of, the days ballot was
distinct disappointment to the followers
of Judge McComas, they having confident
ly expected a gain of at least eight more
votes than they got. Their failure is not
thought to indicate the possible re-appear-
ance of Postmaster General Gary as a
candidate, as these votes are looked upon
as his whenever he wants them. There
are many who confidently expect Shy
rock landslide within few days, if some
one else is not chosen within that time.
Indications of an attempt at coalition
between the faithful eleven and the
democratic members for the purpose of
electing a Baltimore city man are grow
ing stronger every hour. Such a combi-
nation would probably mean Shaw or
Matser.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

London, Jan. 19.-An official statement
issued tonight reasserts that there is no
cause for alarm as to Mr.. Gladstone S
much as had been hoped at Cannes, The
facial neuralgia pains persist with daily
fluctuations, owing to the cold winds
and wet weather. but the complaint is
quite local. His physicians advise his
health has not suffered, his strength is
good. his appetite excellent, he joins the
family at meals and takes regular
drives, weather permitting. 1t is not
true that the family has been summoned.
Gladstone is visiting. telegraphed to-
night that Mr.. Gladstone's health was
unchanged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
UNIVERSITY REGENTS.
Another Building to BE Added to the
Austin Branch.

Galveston. Tex, Jan. 19.-(Special.)-
The board of regents of the State Uni
versity met here today. University hall,
an addition to the Medical College. do
mated by Geo. w. Breckenridge of San
Antonio, was accepted. Forty-six thous-
medical branch of this University. 1t
was decided to add another building to
the equipment of the main University at
Austin on account of the large increase
in attendance. Twenty-Five thousand
dollars were appropriated for this pur'
pose. Appropriate resolutions on the
death of Gen. L. S. Ross were adopted
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
HAWAIIAN CABINET.
pardons May he Granted to Those
Engaged in Rebellion.

Honolulu, Jan. II, via San Francisco,
Ian. ia long and important cabinet
meeting was held yesterday. The main
subject under discussion was pardons to
he granted on the 18th. 1t is understood
the council of state will be asked to re-
store civil rights to all who took part in
the uprising in 1896. The men found
guilty of participation in the rebellion
have been at large on parole. An effort
will now be made to make their pardon
complete.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

Savannah, Ga, Jan. 19-Lee's birth
day was celebrated here today by a pa
rade of troops, and tonight by a recep-
ton. Gen. Ellwell S. Otis. U. S. A. COM
manding the department of Colorado, had
accepted an invitation from the command
graphed this morning from Augusta,
where he has been presiding over a spe-
cial session courtmartial, that he was I'M
ayoidably detained.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

Washington, Jan. 10.-Gen. Lee cab.ed
the state depar| tment at Pal O'Clock this
afternoon that all was quiet at Havana.
He also reported that the decree issued
November 4, hist, admitting free i'm
ported cattle into Cuba until January
IS, has been extended until March 10,
1898, under the same conditions con-
tanned in the first decree. Orders were
today telegraphed TO Capt. Higsbee of
the battleship Maine, at Key West, to
join the north Atlantic dron for
drills and maneuyers when niral Sic
ard passes Key West on the ~ to the
Tortugas harbor. 1t is eA t. that
the whole squadron will b, n4dr Key
West by tomorrow, and good deal of
powder will be burned in drills near
there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
nrifnin,s WnrS In Ing.

London, Jan. 19.-The British admiral
ty has Just issued list of whereabouts
of the warships of Great Britain in the
far east. 1t shows that he hrst-class
twin screw armored cruiser Undaunted,
and the twin screw sloop Algerine are at
Kiao Chau bay.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
Gen.Luaue Gladly Talks.

Havana, Jan. 19.-Gen. Luque reports
that while reconnotering during the past
ten days to San Martin, district Of Hol-
0uin. he has inflicted a loss of 30 men
Killed on the insurgents. In addition he
adds his troops captured prisoners, 3S
rifles, and quantity of ammunition The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

Paris, Jan. 19.-It is said Emil lola
has already prepared his defense, and
that he will call $50 witnesses, including
handwriting experts, when he is tried Tor
publicly accusing number of French Of
ficials in connection with the Dreyfus pro-
cpedingS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
FIRE RAGING.
A Town in Illinois Threatened With
Destruction.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 2O-At 1:20
o'clock this morning word reached the
city that a confagration was raging in
Spencer. Ind, which was threatening
to destroy the city. AS all communion
ton was cut off it was impossible to get
definite facts. Spencer is town of
some 5000 inhabitants. the county seat
of Owen county, and loo ated about fifty
miles southwest Of this ty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
1fI1:tr'd CONGRESS
CUBAN BELLI rERENcY AGAIN pro-
voKEs A PARLIAMENTARY
WAR IN THE HOUSE.
SOME BRILLIANT TACTICS.
BAILEY OF TEXAS TOOK A HAND IN
THE CONTEST AMID EXCITE
MENT AND CONFUSION.
Mr.. HITS VERY ELOQUENT APPEAL
Berry of Kentucky ThinLs n Little
BIood-Letting VIII DO 1, Good.
Spirited Debate In Ties nate
On Reducing the Numi er
q: Mni. Carriers.
Mr.. HITS VERY ELOQUENT APPEAL

Washington, Jan. ia spiri ed de-
bate was precipitated in the senate to-
day by the introduction of resolution
by Senator Hoar. providing for an in
quiry by the committee on postoflices
and post roads concerning the recent
order of the postmaster general reducing
the force of letter carriers in several
cities of the country.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
FOundercd Mt Sea.

Belfast, Jan. 19.-The British steamer
Herbert, mailing from Leith, has founder
ed on the county Down coast, about SIX
miles from Gum island. The captain
was saved, but it is believed that the oth-
ers of the crew, numbering seven, are
lost
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
The BAD Students,

Algiers, Jan. 19.-The students tried
to burn an effigy of NJ. lola. but the
police prevented them. Several were in
jured in the collisions and there were five
arrests. Then the students attempted a
rescue and n general scuffle resulted, the
police making twelve additional arrests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

London, Jan. 19.-The Very Rev. Henry
George Ldell. the former dean of Christ
church. is dead He was born in 1911
and was at one time chaplain of the
prince Consort.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
PLuCKY JAPAN.
ConfrOnts the Powers md Will Act
vigorously If Necessary.

Yokohama, Jan. -10.-The British bat
tleship Centurion, flag ship of the Brit
ish squadron in Chinese waters, has ar
rived at Nagasaki. The organ of the
government reproaches Russia, Germany
and France with following Il selfish pol
icy in the far east and adds:
Japan will avoid alliances, but she is
prepared to act vigorously, if necessary,
for the maintenance of peace"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
Apti-Hebr4w Trouble.

Algiers, Jan. 19-The students have en-
gagged in violent anti-Hebrew demon
stration yesterday evening. They were
dispersed by the police.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

the United States may De paid in stand
ard silver dollars.
The senate went into executive session,
and at 5 o'clock adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27

Cannes, South France, Jan. 19.-The
health of Mr.. Gladstone is fairly salts
factory. He went out for drive yes
terday. n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
The Grand Old Man,

SIhnish column, according to Gen.
Luque, had man killed and 81 wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1898-01-27
LEES BIRTHDAY.
1t Was Appropriately Observed Yes
terday in Many Places.

Richmond, Ga, Jan. 19.-Gen. Il. E.
Lees birthday was celebrated here to-
day by the closing of public schools
banks, public offices and business ex-
changes. Addresses were made at the
Soldiers home and Lee Camp hall.
The sun., 1898-11-04

cratic Club are called to meet at their
clubhouse at 7.30 O'Clock this evening.
They will then proceed in body to the
Democratic mass meeting at the Bijou
Theatre.
James 7. Taylor. aged IS years, Of
Townsend, who was Representative in
the last Legislature, dropped dead yes.
terday in the stock yard on his farm,
while giving orders concerning work be
desired an employe to perform. His
death resulted from lssart disease.
Betting on an election is poor policy
and against the law. The men who are
willing to risk large sum of money on
Democratic victory in Delaware at the
coming election, do not make the pros
poets Of that victory any more favorable.
The registration figures settled that ques-
tion, as soon as the lists were closed.
All arrangements have been perfected
for the Republican mass meeting to be
held in the Bijou Theatre tomorrow
evening. 1t will be addressed by Charles
R. Schirm, a lawyer OF Baltimore, Levi
r. Thompson, chairman of the Maryland
Republican State Committee, and John
H. Hoffecker, the Republican nominee
for Representative in Congress- Pre-
vious to the meeting street parade will
be held.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
has made arrangements for private wire
and operator on election night.
Read The Sun, the best political news
paper in Delaware.
A Democratic mass meeting was held
at Christiana last evening. 1t was ad-
dressed by John G. Gray, Peter L.
Cooper, Jr, Franklin Brockson and Ed
win r. Cochran, Jr,
This evening a Democratic meeting
will he held at Port Penn. The speakers
will be Congressman Handy, Peter L.
Cooper, Jr., John G. Gray and Franklin
Brockson.
Ex-Postmaster George f. Smith, of
Laurel, one of the Republican leaders of
Little Creek hundred, was in town yes
terday.
William Michael Byrne. who has been
: stumping New York for Roosevelt, will
return home tomorrow.
State Chairman John Biggs will be one
of the speakers at Democratic mass
meeting at Seaford tomorrow after
noon.
Three Italians were registered by Judge
Edward G. Bradford yeste rday after
noon.
The sun., 1898-11-04
Municipal Court Cases.

In Municipal Court yesterday morn
ing Frank Owens, arrested by Officer
Tucker, was charged with the larceny Of
a pair of slippers, valued at 40 cents,
from Samuel Walters store at Second
and Market streets. The case was dis.
missed.
Roy Chippey, colored boy, charged
with being incorrigible, was, on the
recommendation of Agent Stout of the
S P. G. G., committed to the Ferris In.
dustrial School.
William Faulkner, charged with
being drunk and disordery, was
fined S..
William H. Smith and Lewis Miller
were fined 81 each for drunkenness.
The sun., 1898-11-04
ThirtIeth Anniversary.

Morning Star Lodge, No. 9, Knights of
Pythias, OF Grubb's Corner, Brandywine
hundred. celebrated it's thirtieth ami
versary on Wednesday evening.
There was large attendance of mem
bers. A fine musical and literary pro-
gram was rendered.
E. M. Baldwin, S. B. Conde, Past
Grand Chancellor Owen w. Everett, Mr..
Willis, ex-Mayor Wiley, W. A. Talley
and James Leitch made addresses. The
latter is one of the three surviving
charter members, the others being
George X. Load ard Mr.. Valentine.
The lodge is in a prosperous condition.
The sun., 1898-11-04

ONORRHOEA AND GLEET. CURED IN
~ Ito 10 days with DR.. Stratton's Gonorrhoea
tablets. Send prepaid so cents. Scientific Form
ula Company, 80 Green street. ALBANY. N. Y
The sun., 1898-11-04
REWARDS.

$50 reward-The above reward
will be paid to any one who will
give me information which will
lead to the conviction of any
person who directly or indirectly
gives or offers to give money, or
other valuable things, as a bribe
for voting at the election to be
held on November 8 next.
Any one who is charged with
such an act will be tried before
the court without the interven-
ton of either grand or petit
jury. R. c. WHITE.
The sun., 1898-11-04

ffln0 Circulars mailed to well-to-do farmers tor
AvVv 2l.60. All fresh names. J. w. Nc0rsW,
Mansfield La. ~ -
The sun., 1898-11-04
+: !: !: $:::;; $::;;; s::;;; The sun

will pay $50 to any person who
first furnishes the Attorney Gen.
eral of Delaware, R. c. White,
Esq, with informationI which
results in the conviction of any
person or persons guilty of fraud
or bribery at the election to be
held OH November s. This re-
ward applies alike to the three
counties. The first conviction
in each county will be rewarded
by $50, making the total reward
offered $15o.
THE SUN.
$1oo REWARD.-THE SUN
will pay $1oo reward for the
arrest and conviction of the per-
son or persons who violated the
election or registration laws of
Delaware on Saturday, October
22, 1898, in the county of New
Castle, as charged by Jerome B.
Bell in the Sunday Star, dated
October 80, 1898. The informa-
ton may be lodged with Attor-
ney General White or Hon. Peter
l. Cooper, upon whose order the
500 reward will be paid at THE
SUN Office, No. Io3 East Sixth
street, Wilmington, Del.
THE SUN.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-05-31
Commodore Schley States lie Has
Seen Them Himself, and This
Is Sufficient.
CAPTAIN SIGSBEE HAS
KEPT CONSTANT W ATCH
For Eight Days lIe Laid on the llar.
bor Watching Every Move Of the
Spanish So They Could
Not Depart.

Washington, May 81. O.-There has been
a change az Washington. Officials who
have been heretofore in doubt a. % Ger.
vera being In santiadc Cuba harbor have
cast all doubt aside. The official advice
from schlcy that some Of tho Spanish
feet is In there, and that he has seen
some Of the vessels eases the tension
here.
While the department has known that
Commodore schley ha. not been there
all the while watching FOR Corycn, they
did know that some of tho American
ships were somewhere clo,c 10 the har.
Dor, but did not know which ones
when it was known that Captain
sigsbce had been watching the harbor
FOR six day. before schlcy's feet arrived,
they know none that went in had es.
capcd
Captain sigsbec hrs steamed close
enough 10 -cc two cruiser. of the Yis-
caya cla.. aud two topodo boats
just inside the harbor. and
this taken together with soh.ey'.
statement render. it certain tina; least
si2 Spanish vessel. are inside.
The invasion 10 Cuba or Porto Rico
will certainly take place th.. wcak