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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
HAS CERvERA DODGED sCHLEYe
British Special Says That Is the Way II
Appears to Him.

Appears TO Him.
London. May 2S.-A dispatch to The
Daily Telegraph from Kingston says:
Despite the most energetic search the
whereabouts Of the Spanish Cape Verde
squadron remains unknown to the
American authorities. On Thursday
last Cervera was reported to be at San
tiago de Cuba, and Schley left Key
West for that port. The next morning
I learned where the squadron was
bound, and was enabled to follow aboard
the British ship Premier. Since then
We have been engaged in a fruitless
search for the Spaniards in the gulf and
the Caribbean sea. Monday morning
we came up with the American ships off
Cienfuegos, and learned that Commo-
dore Schley believed that Admiral Ger
vera was in the Cienfuegos harbor, but
owing to the. nature of the port it was
impossible to learn from the sea wheth-
er this information was correct.
THE American squadron, which con-
sisted of the battleships Iowa, Massa-
chusetts and Texas, and the Brooklyn,
Marblehead. Castine, Vixen, Eagle and
Dupont maintained a close blockade of
the entrance. The topmasts of three or
four large ships could be seen in the
harbor over the promontory which con-
ceals the entrance, and it is believed
these were the Vizcaya and two other
cruisers under Cervera. Tuesday even
ing the Cuban insurgents sent a boat
with positive information that the Span
ish fleet was not in Cienfuegos harbor
and just after sunset Commodore
Scheiy's squadron sailed away south
east. bourd for Santiago de Cuba.
I'VE followed on the Premier, and
despite a heavy gale from the south
east kept in touch with the squadron
until 4 o'clock Wednesday. A severe
rain squall then hid the vessel and wher
1t cleared up we found they had altered
their course and disappeared. We stood
along toward Santiago. but as the gale
| increased in severity and our supply Of
coal and water was dangerously low tbs
Premier was obliged to run for Kings.
| ten, where she arrived on Friday at
| O'Clock
| After losing touch of the fleet W,
sighted the United Ctates gunboa'
| Hawk, returning to Cienfuegos from
Santiago de Cuba with the news tha'
the Spanish feet. under Cervera was no
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
WHY Weren't the Farmers Brought
Strike situation mt Oshkosh.

Oshkosh. Wis. May 2S.-The first in
dication of an adjustment of the wood
workers strike came in the announce
ment that the men and the employers
have consented to conference. The re-
suit Is due to the intermediatiun of the
state board of arbitration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
and enable the military forces to ge,
ashore without hindrance.
MOVEMENT POSTPONED
Waiting to Ascertain the Exact Situation
as to Cervera's Fleet

as to Cervera's Fleet.
Washington, May 2S-The military
situation as at present determined upon
by those in authority is to make no for
ward movement Of troops, either upon
Porto Rico or Cuba, until full and def
mite information is received as to the
location Of the Spanish squadron. and
its possibilities as a factor in the ag-
gressive movements of Spain.
That being the positive determination
there is no present purpose to hurry
forward the troops now at the several
points Of concentration, but the inter-
val prior to an aggressive forward
movement will be employed in season.
Ing the men. Steps have been taken to
secure early information as to whether
Admiral Cervera's squadron is inside
Santiago harbor, and whether the
American squadron under Schley has
such advantage of position outside the
harbor as to make the escape of the
Spaniards practically impossible.
The presence Of e.!rty or more trans
ports in Florida Eas given rise to the
conviction that a movement on large
scale was about ts occur. All this has
been going on with the understanding
that Admiral Cervera's career as a pos
sible menace in the rear of our troops
had been cut off by his being securely
held within Santiago harbor. but in the
absence of positive information on this
point, together with the certainty that
he can be held inside the harbor, there
is no purpose whatever on the part of
the war department to make an aggres-
sive forward movement on Cuba or
Porto Rico. This was stated last night
In the most positive manner, and from
an authoritative source
Unless the navy department succeeds
in securing some direct and official in
formation respecting the Spanish and
hte American fleets within the next
twenty-four hours through the aid of
the West Indian cables it will resort to
the use of dispatch boats. 1t can be
again affirmed on the highest authority
and notwithstanding all rumors to the
cOntrary-that at the close of yester-
day the department had nothing more
than belief, founded on unofficial ad-
vices, that the Spanish squadron was
lying in Santiago harbor, and no news
as to Commodore Schley's whereabouts
The reports from the newspaper dis
patch boats as to the movements of
Simpsons and Schley's squadrons dur
ing the past week are very mystifying
One Fight That Did Not Come OFF.
Fey West, Fla. May 2S-The cruiser
Marblehead left Key West last Satur-
day night with the transport Florida
to carry General jose Lacret's force of
400 men to some port in Cuba not then
divulged. She lay in Key West harbor
on Thursday last and. therefore, could
have scarcely bombarded a Cuban town
or landed ammunition for the Cubans
on that day as reported In some dis
patches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
CERVERA AT SANTIAGO.
Chicago Man Gets a Telegram From ,
Port au Prince Friend That Says So.

Chicago. May 2s.-A private cable to
the Associated Press from reliable per-
son in Port au Prince. Hayti, dated
May 25, asserts that he had positive
Information that at that time Admiral
Cervera's fleet was in the harbor at
Santiago de Cuba.
Madrid. May 2S.-Blanco cables that
Cervera'S squadron is still at Santiago,
and that the bulk Of SIMPSONS squad
ron is blockading that port. Schley's
squadron is watching the Yucatan
passage.
on the Northern Coast Of Cuba, May
q, via Key West. Fla, May 2s.-GCopy-
right. 1898. by the Associated Press. J.
At 10 O'Clock last night the Dolphin ran
alongside the flagship New York. Her
lights showed that she bore dispatches
for Rear Admiral Sampson. The COM
rhander Of the Dolphin shouted through
The megaphone: II have dispatches
from Commodore Schley to the COM
- CHtSE Wtul
from the crowded decks of the New
York. Commodore Schley's dispatches
were dated off Cienfuegos. Absolutely
nothing definite can be said," was the
reply which Captain Chadwick Of the
New York, made to a question as to
what had transpired. Since he heard of
Admiral Cervera's arrival at Curacao
Admiral Tie
said he believed the Spaniards would
go to Cienfuegos or Santiago de Cuba.
But Have They Been Caught:
To prove that the American admiral
was almost sure the Spaniards would
be caught the following may bedivulged
without a breach OF confidence. When
the ships of Commodore Schley's di-
vision were sailing out of Key West un-
der Rear Admiral Sampsor's orders the
| admiral set this signal to Captain
| Philip. Of the Texas. You are going to
| nab the Spaniards. and good luck 10
you" Since then Rear Admiral Samp-
son has been cruising around as a pure
| ly precautionary measure He thor
| oughly believed Commodore Schley
would bottle up the Spaniards either ir
Cienfuegos or al Santiago de Cuba. bu,
he took all measures TO guard agains;
q possible evasion of Commodore Schley
by the enemy. and any attempt to make
Havana through the eastern or western
passage.
| Good Time to Invade Cuba.
II Commodore Schley has successfully
accomplished his object there now
seems nothing TO prevent active opera
tions upon the part Of the army. Tha
is the idea Of the best naval authorities
The climate in Cuba is not what it wa:
q month ago. but is much better thai
| II will be month hence, and befor,
another Spanish feet can reach thes.
waters the naval authorities hope I,
see our troops in possession of a base o
operations in Cuba. The navy would b.
] able to cover the landing Of the trcora
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
A Warm Friend.

Foley's Collie is very hot, but when
diluted it is warm friend indeed to
those suffering from bowel com
plants. 1t never fails. % cents and
30 cents. Sold by L. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
Soldier Poisoned by Canned Reef.

Chattanooga, Tenn. May 2S.-Private
Ross Griffin. company L, Fifth Illinois
infantry, Peoria, Ills, died Thursday
at st. Vincent's hospital Of convulsions,
resulting from poisoning attributed to
canned corn beef. He was sick but
twenty-four hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
MGIFFERT CASE ACTED ON.
The Professor Asked to Conform TO Church
Standards or Withdraw.

Standards OF Withdraw.
winona Lake, Ind. May 2S.-By q
large majority. voting viva vcce. the
Presbyterian general assembly decided
yesterday afternoon not to inagurate
another heresy trial In the case of Pro-
fessor McGiffert, but to ask him to
withdraw, if he cannot square his views
with the church's standards. He was
practically directed to act as Judge,
Jury and executioner upon himself. The
action taken was the adoption of the
following resolution, which was a SUBJ
stitute for a final paragraph of the re-
port Of the committee on bills and over
lures submitted on Wednesday: THAT
the assembly, in q spirit of kindness no
less than in devotion to the truth,
counsels Professor McGiffert to recon-
slider the questionable views set forth
in his book. and If he cannot conform
his views to the standards of our
church, then to peaceably withdraw
from the Presbyterian ministry"
The last hour of the morning session
waas occupied with the report of the
committee on temperance. The usual
recommendations were made, but the
committee recommended no action on
the several overtures regarding Prince
ton university. This did not satisfy the
whole committee. which offered the fol-
lowing, which was adopted with shout
'The assembly calls upon all parents
and teachers to exercise increased dill
gence and watchfulness over themselves
and those committed to their care in
respect to intemperance, In order that
our homes and schools may be purged
of the evils of intemperance and the
drink traffic be driven from our land,
and this without reflection upon any col
legiate institution"
Why Weren't the Farmers Brouchry
Springfield, Ills, May %. - Lewis
Moore was brought to Springfield
Thursday from Danville, and was bound
over in the sum of 81, 900 in the federal
court, on a charge of working green
goods" game on four farmers residing
near Danville. Moore, II is alleged.
f1eeced each of them out of from sl5 to
k20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28

Monarch over pain. Burns. cuts,
sprains, stings. Instant relief. DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oil. At any drug
store. For sale by Marshall d Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
DOLE OFFERS Us THE ISLANDS.
Distinct Written Tender Has Been Made
big Reception Planning.

San Francisco, May 2S.-The Hawaiian
Star publishes the following, May ~:
There is no douur whatever
that the Hawaiian government
has made distinct tender
of the islands to the executive of the
United States. The news has been pub
lished in many of the coast andeastern
papers and has been denied. The Star
is in a position to state that such a
letter has been written and that a re-
ply to it is being awaited here. This
reply will probably reach Honolulu by
the next mail.
San Francisco. May 2S.-The steamer
China, which stopped at Honolulu on
her way from the Orient, reports that
the. people of that city were making
great preparations TO receive the trans
port fleet which left this city for Manila
and which will stop at Honolulu en-
route. The town was being decorated
with flags and bunting and the freedom
of the city will be offered to the r1el on
the steamships. The China passed the
transports City of Peking. City of sgd
ney and Australia Thursday night and
reports the three vessels as proceeding
westerly at great speed with all well or
board.
Exchange OF Prisoners Effected.
Washington, May 2S.-Late yester.
day afternoon the state department re.
ceived a telegram from Mr.. Gollan, the
British consul at Havana. stating thai
the exchange of the American newspa
rer correspondents. Thrall and Jones
for four of the Spanish prisoners cap
tured on the Argonauta had been eff
fected. The prisoners exchanged for tn
Americans are Colonel Vincente d
Cortijo. former commander at Cabana
| fortress; Surgeon Major Simeon GarciI
Pulian, and two private soldiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-28
Exchange of Prisoners Effected.

The evidence in the case prove:
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofula.
salt rheum. boils, humors and al
eruptions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-09
AUBURN.

horse attached TO a trap became fright
ened while standing in front Of James Rice's
residence Of Elmwood avenue last evening and
dashed up Elmwood avenue at lively gait.
When at the corner OF Fair View avenue and
Elmwood avenue Charles Hokelstrom was
knocked down In attempting 90 stop the run.
away. The animal finally came 10 a stand.
still in Norwood.
A pleasant surprise party was held At the
residence Of james huestin's residence on
Eden Park last evening There was large
number of his friends present and good
time was enjoyed by all.
Ai.s Ethel Koernor, who has been confined
20 her hume with illness is once more able 20
he out.
Mr.. and Mrs william Norton entertained n
party % whist players at their home on Wood.
bino street last evening. There was a large
gathering and a eoad time was enjoyed rlay-
ing whist until late hour, when collation.
was sCsscd.
Word lls been received from the Rev. Mr.
Il = strooter W ho Is nt Barbados to the Of.
feet that he is doing nicely preaching and
hopes 10 return In few months
Tho citizens ON the west side ~ the Roger
Williams Park depot are stiI complaining of
The Consolidated Railroad stacking their car !
ON tii" spare trncle IN front ~ the depot ana
blocking the passc RcGay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-09
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The regular meeting Of Reliance Lodge No.
"a, !. o. q. f., was held in odd Fellows Hall
last evening, the business session was very
brief, and after the first play of the duplicate
whist tournament. between the team from
Reliance Lodge and the ono from Swarts
Lodge Of Providence was begun. After
spirited contest, the game resulted in vic
tory fer the home team. The next game will
bo played at the rooms Of the Swarts Lodge in
the city.
Last evening the members OF the East
Providence wheelnen gave a complimentary
chuwder supper, to number of invited
friends The compsny numbered forty per
sons, and the early portion OF the evening WAS
passed in the ENJOYMENT of whist, POOL and
other amusement. At 10. o'clock supper was
served After supper cignrs were passed around
and remarks were made by seversl guests
and then an hour was spent i'm singing and
dancing. At late hour the company left for
home. The good time was in charge OF Geo.
W. Fuller, chairman OF the House committee.
Ia,t night at IL O'Clock Mrs. Sarah ANGEL
Walker, died at her late residence on the Wal.
ker farm, Centre street i'm this town at the adj
vanced age of 90 years Mrs Wolkers made n
name was Sarah Apgell Comstock, and she
wasNtorn I'm Johnston, March 20. 1903. Her
parents were Adam and Mary Comstcck. The
family removed 10 this town which was then
Scekonk wien Miss COmstock was n very
small child. December 6, 1882 she was united
i'm marriage To Capt. Lewis Walker, who had
been an officer in the of 1912. Mr.. and
Walker removed TO what is known as the
Walker farm nearly o. years ago, during all
of which time Mrs Walker had never been alb
sent from her home, but one night. he was
never more than ten miles away from her
home. and never was steam car, an elec-
tric car or a steamboat, she WAS never sick
more than week st time uttn her last ILL
ness which lasted about four weeks She was
n lnenl descendant of Royce williams IN the
mother of eight children of whom five survive
her a. follows: Mary =. Walker, Louis q.
Walker, Charles Il. and Robert A. Walker and
Mrs Sarah NJ Hicks. all uf whom arc resi-
dents Of this town. Her funeral will take
place from the old homestead ON Centre
street, sunday afternoon NJ O'Clock.
This morning Robert Fleming was before
tho Seventh district court charged with as
saulting his wife. He pleadei guilty 10 tho
charge Mrs. Fleming was present and testi-
fiei that she had lcd dog IS life with her hus-
hand for four vas. lie had repeatedly turned
her ont of her home cold nights. and she hal
been forced 60 find shelter with her neigh
bors She had received much abuse Mt his
hands and could stand 10 no longer. He said
every word his wife said was the truth, and
the Judge sentenced him TO the county Jail for
sixty days.
John n. Hoar, Jr.. n Young man, was before
the court on n charge OF non support of his
wife, IA q pleaded not guilty, aud his case was
continued four weeks, 60 give the young man
q chance 20 do better
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-09
BRISTOL.

The adjourned town meeting was held
Monday evening at 30 with Moderator Brad
ford presiding after reading of the previous
meeting. The first business was the report of
recommendations of the council for the cur
rent expenses Of the year, which after much
discussion was adopted All the officers OF
the previous year were elected and all arpro-
priations for the various departments adopted.
The natter relative TO the repairing of the
Light Infantry Armory on Wood street was
referred 10 committee consisting OF 5. B.
Munro, Ezra Dixson, Captain Calan, Joseph
Buff um, 90 report at future town meeting.
The matter OF the electric road was laid upon
the table to be taken up Tuesday evening.
THE town meeting finished its business last
evening when the recommendations of the
council were all adopted, they recommending
not less than s63. 900 or more than 200 for
the current running expenses of the year.
Petition was presented by the Mount Hope
Land Investment Company asking the town
a grant to locate an electric railroad from
Bristol 10 the Mount Hope Park grounds. Mr..
Philip II. Coye offered res oluiion providing
that committee OF five be appointed to con.
fer with the council and il was adopted. Tho
following committee was appointed: r. N.
Turner Joseph Farrally, NJ n. Cole Edward
Pearse @. B.Rockwell. Mr.. Richard Gladding
moved that another one be added to the COM
mittee and the name OF Ezra Dixson, was pro
posed and also that OF Lyman b. Rosworth.
A ballot was taken and l4s votes were poll ed.
Mr.. Dixson received IS and was elected These
committees are TO confer with the council
and report at special town meeting
Mr.. John Aoams celebrated today his 9!d
birthday at his residence on State street. A
large number OF his relatives and friends from
abroad were present.
TIE Republican town committee will hold
a meeting on Thursday evening Mt the court
house for the purpose OF arranging for legis-
lative ticket and such other business as may
come before ~.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-09
STARVED
TO DEATH.
Henry Welles Expired at
Bridgeport.
! HE WAS BEGGING FOOD
! HE WAS BEGGING FOOD
When He Fell From Exhaustion
and Died Soon After.
RELATIVES ARE VERY WEALTHY

bridgeport Conn, March D. Henry
welles, a grandson Of Timothy Welles,
one OF the colonial governors of Connco-
t.cut and nephew OF Gideon WelIes, VINO
was secretary OF the navy in Lincoln s
caDinet, died last night of starvation In
the palatial home of Henry Sanford.
welles has depended upon the charity
of friends for the bare necessities OF life
for some years He was So years old ana
hi $ relatives for private reasons refused
to help him.
Last night he called at the home of Mr..
Sanford, as was his custom. tie was
weak and famished, and said he has not
tasted food for three days.
Ihe servant retired 10 secure food Tor
floor.
Il feel that my end Is near, he family
murmured; II am dying OF starvation. ar
had not been dsfrauded out OF my Just
income would not nave been beggar.
These were the last words the old man
spoke He tried to raise himself but did
not have the strength. He was given
some brandy, but ore he slipped it he fell
10 the floor dead.
Welles was too proud to accept assist
ance from the town. he would not go TO
the poorhouse and often said that aeath
would be- u welcomed visitor. lie WAS
vensrab bile looking old man and until re-
Gently managed TO exc out miserable
living by selling small notions. hls rela-
tives are the Immensely wealthy Welles
family of Glastonbur one OF tine oldest
and proudest colonial families in New
England. They have been appraised Of
his death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-09
WARREN.

slight fire occurred Tuesday noon at
the residence on Church street owned by
the heirs OF the late William Richards
and.occupied by Mr.. Charles Miller, the
exprsssman. Mrs. Miller was preparing
dinner when the chimney caught fire.
Several men who were passing by cnme
to her assistance and the fire was ok
tinguished before a general alarm was
given.
Benevolent Baptist Society the following
officers were elected President, Theodore
Warren; vice.president Henry 4.
Drown; secretary, Frank II. Cole; treas
urer, Joseph b. Child; auditors, Henry
f. Drown and Nathan Gon: committee
on church property, Henry F. Drown.
Frank Drown and Daniel s. Bushes,
poor committee, Frank III. Cole; mem ber-
ship committed Alfred Corey. Theodore
Warren, Frank 5. Drown, Daniel 5.
Bushes and Frank II. Cole; organ COIN
mittee, Francis Ihayer and John II.
West. The society owns the church prop
erty and has charge OF q greater portion
OF the church funds, including the large
legacy left TO the church IN trust by
James V. Cole. At the time of its or
ganization, in 1855, it engaged in busi-
ness othsr than the management Of the
church property, but later its object be-
came exclusively the care and manage
ment OF the real and personal estate of
the church society With the exception
OF the Baptist church. organized Fl years
earlier. 1t Is tho oldest existing society In
town.
The question, Resolved. That the
United States Should Annex the Hs-
waiian Islands, will bs debated at the
high school Friday afternoon. Emery
Chace. Robert Wylie and Jsmss Loner-
gan will maintain the Affirmative, and
Claude Carpenter, James Campbell and
Raymond Littlshed the negative.
The Warren Trust Company has de-
clared dividend of 21s per cent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-03-09
BOSTON STAR COURSE.
Final Entertainment Given In Infantry
Hall Last Evening.

The concert given by the Euterpe Club
Of Boston In Infantry hall last evening
was pleasant one. and although tn au
dionce was svIall thosa present. appreciat.
ed tho efforts on the part OF the perform
eTs. Miss Loverings readings were very
enloyabls and she r, csived many encores.
10 which she responded with several en-
tertainipg little sketches. Ihe solos oy
Mr.. Odell were also good and received
much applause. The program rendered
was as follows:
March ",rhe Politician" Odell, Eu-
terye Club; fantastic Moors's melodies,
Odcll Eutorpc Club; reading, "Ihs
Rivals Smith, Miss Gertrude "A. Low
ering; mandolin solo (a) "Dors Cherie,
Behr, (b) LA 1ipica. Curtis. Mr.. III.
f. Odell; "The Lost Chord, sullivan,
butsrpe Club; reading, Tho Old
story" Gilbert, Miss Lowering; Echoes
of 81 y Odell, Eutsrpe Club: quartet.
(a) "lraumerei, scbumanD, (bJ"Lul.
LADY," Ballou, Messrs. Odell. Lone,
Souther and Quinlun; reading. Toms
Farewell, Miss lowering: Tally .ho
Gdlor," Browne, Euterps Club
Ibis seasor : course has proven most
er joy9Jle To large number of patrons
who have heen furnished high class en-
tsrtHiuments az n low price. lt IN there.
fore gratifying to- learn that tho mauage.
ment mas in view an ether course for next
Writer. whici will doubtless be even
moro successful than the one just clos ID.