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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
SORT OE RECRUITS WANTED.
Unmarried Men Preferred - Instruction
to the Recruiting Officers

Washington. June fl.-The war de-
rartment Il. issued ins .ruc;ions forths
guidance of the officers Of the volunteer
army detailed to resruit for thei- cwn
organizations to fill ikem 20 the maxi
mum. under the secoId call Of the pres
ident for I5,tCV ren. Applicants fer en-
hstment must be between Is and i5
years old. of GOOD character aai habits.
6tle-bCdied. free from cis5sse. and III st
be able to speak the EESis,. larguScc.
Married men viii L. enlisted ,:iy
upon the approval CT the regi.GsEt.l
commander. Minors nus; rCt &. c.
listed without the written consent &
Tarert or guardian. The term of
service l. two years. For infantry ard
Rrti.!ery the weight must not be .c-e
than l20 and not more thanaleo pounds.
6rd for cavalry the weight is not L. ex-
ceed lsj rornds. though recruiting Off
GERS are aurhorized in their discretion
10 accept desirable applicant. ten
pounds or less overweight or under
weight
For 4 regiment the maximum Of all
grades, commissioned and enlisted men.
must not eyoeed lac infantry or l.-si
cavalry. For company the maximum
of all grades is lO6 In infantry. 1CG N
ravslry. l73 in field artillery and e0O in
heavy artillery. Wherever practicable
the choice by an accepted applicant of
particular company Of the regiment
or other organization for which the re-
cruiting officer is making enlistmerf },
should be resnected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
BATTLE RAGING AT MANILA.
Spaniards anG Insurgents Fighting for the

spaniards anG Insurgents Fighting for the
City.
New York, June IA Hong Kong
special SAYS the battle for the possess
sion of Manila is in progress today
between the Spanish forces and those
of Aguinaldo. Admiral Dewey has
promised to prevent massacre
should the insurgents capture the
city. The Spanish governor has been
notified that unless he withdraws the
price put on the head of Aguinaldo he
will be given no quarter. Otherwise
the rules of civilized warfare will be
strictly adhered to. As a result of
the price on Aguinaldo's head three
attempts have been made on his life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
4 Word to Physiclans.

Do you know that many broad
minded physicians are using Foley :
Honey and Tar Cough Syrup in their
practice? They have found no rcme-
dy that gave as satisfactory results
for all throat and lung complaints as
this great cough medicine. For sale
by I. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Sent No Instructions 10 aurus.i.

Madrid, June 1L-In the chamber of
deputies yesterday Senior Romero Giron.
minister for the colonies. in reply to 4
question as to whether Captain General
August had been given instructlons IN
the event of being ohlige: 1. surrender
and as to whether these instructions c,-
rected him TO treat with Admiral Dew
ey. the American commander. or
ACUindldo. the insurgent chief. said the
government had given no instructions
on this subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
RAMADEN.
SAMPSON. Praise OF iiobson.

Washington, June 1.-THE navy
department posted a bulletin giving
the details of the official report from
Sampson upon llohson sinking the
Mcrrimac. The report gives the de
tails rs published and recommends
suitable professional reward to Hob
son and companions. - Sampson
says; II cannot myself too earnestly
express my appreciation of the con-
duet of Hobson and his gallant CT, W.
| venture to say Il no more brave or
daring thing has been done since
Gushing blew up the Albermarle. =
He states there were hundreds of vol
untecrs from all the ships. officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

United states ana Ensisnd. the better
1t would be for both nations and for
civilization. Chamte-la ms spee1h end
ed amid loud cheers from the govern
ment benches.
John Dili TIE ir'sh Na'icna lst lead
er. protested against c allbS rlain's in
suits to tha Irish in america" Dilke's
motion for reduction in the foreign
Office vote as a rebulse to tAe govern
ments foreign policy was taen re-
iected by the house by a vcte OF "a
against iH2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
North Wisconsin Saenrerfest.

Stevens Point, Wis. June 11.-Singers
are here from all parts of the state to
attend the North Wisconsin Saenserfest
which began last night with a grand
reception. The local singing society and
their ladies took part. This morning the
dress rehearsal Of the mass choruses
took place and this afternoon two grand
concerts will be given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Disastrous Fire i'm De,roj,

Detroit. June 11.-Fire early this
morning DESTROYED the Case powder
building with all the contents. and
damaged some of the finest business
structures in the city. The total
damage is upward of 5000, 600. SIX
iiremen were severely burned and cut
bv glass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
American Flag Said to Be Floating Over the Besesed Town
Of Santiago de Cuba.
UNITED STATES MARINES REPORTED LANDING
Fierce Battle Between Spanards and Insurgents Believed
to Be in Progress at Manila.

and men. He relieved Commander
Miller, who relinquished the COM
mand of the Merrimac with the very
greatest reluctance. As finally con-
ceived the attempt ofanother to carry
out the multitude of details which
had been prepared by Hobson might
endangcr its proper execution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
CUBAN EXPEDITION POSTPONED.
No Chances To BE Taken of Meeting n
Squadron Of Spaniards

Washington, June IL. - Out of the
maze cf doubt and contradiction as to
the dispatch of the army OF invasion t.
Cuba one thing stands out clearly,
namely. that the government. feeling
strong in its present position and plan.
is moving cautiously and with the de-
liberation which it believes viii secure
success unattended with disasters.
With this main purpose in view the
army and navy are cooperating toward
the dispatch Of the troops. some %. ooe
in number. under escort of a strong
fleet Of naval conveys. made UP of six
teen warships headed by the battleship
Indiana. Undoubtedly by this strong
feet the troops might have left
yesterday week. when one strong
naval convoy was ready for this ser
vice. Since then. however. reports have
come as TO the presence of Spanish
ships in the North Atlantic.
Realizing that nothing was to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
GENERAL IINAEES

civil guard. A Cuban officer told me
such additions Were not infrequert The
SpGniards had Mauser rifles, which
were in fairly good condition" Con-
servative authorities believe the United
States troops viii have TO carry out
their plan of campaign without placing
much reliance upon the insurgents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

KINGSTON, jamaica. June H.
~ News has been received to the
effect that the American marines have
landed on the shores of Guantanamo
bay, and that the stars and stripes
are now floating from the Spanish
flagstaff.
Cape Haytien, Hayti, June l1.-No
direct news from Cuba this morning,
but the rumor is again current that
Santiago has fallen.
The Spanish View Again.
Madrid, June 11.-An official dis
patch from Hayana, dated Yesterday,
says the American fleet bombarded
Santiago de Cuba three hours yester-
day morning. The Spaniards claim
to have repulsed an attempt to effect
a landing.
Several Spanish generals are quoted
as saying that Spain can continue the
war in Cuba two years: that it is use
less to talk of peace unless on the
basis of status quo anti bcllum. Po-
litical circles declare that no sugges-
tions for peace have been received:
that Spain has decided to pursue the
war TO the bitter end
st. Louis Has u Prize.
New York June IA dispatch
from Port Antonio, Jamaica, SAYS the
United States auxiliary cruiser st.
Louis was Off Mor&nt Point yesterday
and she reported she had captured
Spanish merchantmen ust out of
Kingston.
Warship Scare Discrcdited.
Newport News, June lit is re-
ported that the presence of the Span
ish warships outside of Virginia Cape
is discrcditcd. The cause of the scare
last night is not definitely known.
In the Interest of Peace.
Berlin. June 1.-THE Kreuz lie
tung confirms the report that several
of the powers are consulting on the
subject of mediation between Spain
and the United States.
Ordered to Leave.
Buenos Ayrcs, Paraguay. June IL
The commander of the Temcrario.
now at Asuncion. has been ordered
by Paraguay to either disarm his vcs-
sci ar depart as soon as repairs of
the machinery are completed. which
must be done quickly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Commission for Illinois Officers.

Springfield. Ills. June 1-Secretary
OF State Rose is engaged in filing out
and forwarding commissions to the
regimeutal and company officers Of H.
linois volunteers. There are about $50
OF them all told and they are beautiful
ly done on shaepskin in India ink. thus
insuring durability
There are perhaps 125 or more men In
the city. who have drifted from outsit /.
points for the purpose of enlisting Thn
work of recruiting the regiments in thu
field up 10 the maximum ought TO b.
speedily accomplish u.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
JOSEPH CHANEEkLAIN.

Of the moment, but to Lord Salisbury.
friendly. calm and disy assioBate atti-
tude during the discUssiOn of sitlIcult
matters with America two years ego"
Curzon added: IAN arbitration treaty
will some day be accepted" This state
ment was greeted with cheering.
Answering a question Curzon said the
subjects TO be referred to the arbitra-
ton commission all relate to questions
between Canada and the United States,
but some of them We're of imperial in
tereSt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Harceurt Tackles Chamberlain.

Sir William Vernon Hercourt. the Lib
eral leader in the house, asking infor-
nation as to the foreign policy of the
government, proceeded to criticise at
lengtht recent speech Of Chamberlain
at birmingham. He referred ironically
to the ''pitiful spectacle Of the secretary
Of state for the colonies standing. cap in
hand. before the powers and seeking an
alliance" renarking: The Chinese ques-
ton must be settled in friendship and
concert with Russia" lie asked wheth-
er it would not have been better for
Chamberlain to postpone his insults to
Russia" until the talksd-cf alliance had
been secured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Don't yohpeco Snil and srnLr iour IIrc innr,

To quit tobacco easily and forever bc mag.
netic. fun OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-Io.
Bac. the vonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 50c or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Social Democracy and Del,s.

Chicago, June 1l.-The Social De-
mocracy in convention decided by a
vote of 52 To SO in favor of the colon
ization scheme, for which purpose il
was organized, and against the plan
of political action proposed by Debs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

The evidence in the ease proves
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures scrofula.
salt rheum. boils, humors and all
eruptions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Anson Takes Charge

New York. june IA. {. Anson
took charge of the New York baseball
club as manager tedav.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, % and 30 cents. Rciss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Curzop Has Faith IN Arbitration.

The parliamentary secretary fer the
foreign office, George n Curzon. gave
credit 10 the good influence Of the BRIT
ish ambassador az Washington. But he
asserted that credit was due not merely
to the ambassador or 10 the exigencies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
ALARM AT THE FORT,
Spanish Squadron Said to be Lurking in
the Vicinity of the Delaware Capes.

Hayana, June 11.-tCopyright. 1895 b,
the Associated Press.l-Several Am ari-
can warships yesterday bombarGed
Baiquiri, some distance east of Aqua
dores. and near the railway line to
Santiago de Cuba. Official advices from
Santiago say that the bombardment
caused no damage Baiquiri is "a mining
locality. and some cf the mines are un-
der American control. At the palace
It Is denied that there was any bonn
bardment of the Santiago Notifications
yesterday. Mote. - The foregoing is
from Spanish correspondent
Newport News, Va. June 11.-2 a. m.
"A dispatch just received from Fort
Monroe says: Intense excitement was
caused at Fort Monroe last night short
ly after 9 o'clock by dispatch received
from the signal station at Cape Henry,
stating that Spanish warships were
lurking in that vicinity. a short while
later a message was received from
Washington. instructing the command
ant of the fort to be on the alert. Re-
ports az to the number Of ships seem
to conflict. \ lieutentant who was seen
after midnight said he had been in
formed that a Spanish battleship, two
cruisers and a torpedo boat had been
caught under the gearChlight of Cape
Henry. steamins from q northerly di-
rection.
Everybody Prepared for Action.
AS soon as it was reported that the
ercmy's warshipshad been cighted there
was great activity at the fort The
big searchlight began to sweep the bay
and signals were flashed to the cruiser
minneapolis. auxiliary cruiser Dixie,
ana dynamite cruiser Buffalo. which are
anchored off Old Point. Quarters were
sounded. and the crews hastily prepared
the ships for action. The gunners took
positions at their posts. where they were
ordered 10 remain during the night The
ships searCEliEhts were kept playing on
the waters. In the fort ammunition was
hurried to tho big guns and the troops
ordered to their pests. Some of the Off
Gers were with their families at the ho-
tells, and hUglcrs We're dispatched for
them. The men scurried out of the
hotels half dressed and hastened to the
fort. In the camp Of the Maryland
troops orders were given for the men
to sleep ir their clothes with their arms
olcse by
Ono Vessel n German Freighter.
A dispatch that came from Washington
stating that one Of the vessels seen was
probably German freighter had a ten
denoy 10 allay the excitement among
the guests Of the hotels. but the officers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
IN NEED OF An ALLY.
Chamberlain Tells the House o.
Commons That John Bull
Wants Hop.
OLD ENGLAND CAN STAND ALONE,
But Alone She Cannot Preserve the Inde-
pendence of China-Uhdcrstandingw with
America of Importance. He Says. and
Believes the Irish Vote" Cannot Pre-
vent the Same-Hissed by Home Rulers
and Cheered by Conservatives.

London. June 11.-Sir Charles Dixie
in the house OF commons yesterday,
moving reduction in the foreign office
vote, attacked the Marquis Of Sails
bury's foreign policy Of concession Re-
ferring to the United States. he said:
Our better relations with the United
States are mainly due to the good in
huenca Of her majesty's ambassador at
Washington (Sir Julian Pa-rcefote). for
the government policy has been rash
and feeble. Every one VIII welcome an
alliance OF hearts with America, but no
alliance could De a war alliance" He
did not believe in the possibility. mooted
By the secretary Of state for the colonies
tChanber.ain}, y an alliance with Ger
many.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Ordered to Leave.
HOBsON AND MEN WELL CARED FOR
British Consul Omcialiy Reports on Their
Condition.

New York, June 1.-THE British
consul at Santiago sent the following
to the World via Halifax; Replying
to your cablegram. Lieut.. lIobson and
his men are well. They are also well
cared for by the authorities. | have
myself just seen them.
rSirncd. l R,u,Drx
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-11
Ono Vessel n German Freishter.

A dispatch that came from Washington
stating that one Of the vessels seen was
probably German freighter had a ten
denoy 10 allay the excitement among
the guests Of the hotels but the officers
did net relax their vigilance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
Pugilist Tom Sharkey Again
Disgraees Himself
I'm the Prize Ring at San Fran
cisco.
HE MEETS CHOYNSKI
In a Twenty Round Bout For
the Gate Receipts.
Fight Stopped by the Police
and Called a Draw.
E MEETS CHOYNSKI

San Francisco, March 12.-Tom Shar-
key, the sailor pugilist and Joe Choyn-
ski, the veteran Of a hundred fstic bat
ties, met last night in WOodward's pa
vilion in a 20 round fight for so per cent
of the gate receipts under the auspices
of the National Athletic club.
Sharkey gave a disgraceful exhibition
of foul fighting which eliminated in
hurting Choynski through the ropes up
on the chairs below the platform in the
eighth round at which stage Of the
game, the referee, at the suggestion of
the policemen declared the fight a
draw.
Sharkey repeatedly fouled ChOynsk
during the three rounds preceding this,
but the referee, George Green, seemed
ratified by the whirlwind rushes of the
sailor and was in an undecided state of
mind whether to Interfere or allow the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
DANGEROUS SURGERY.
Death Follows the Surgeons Knife
Not the Surgeons Fault, of Course
He Can't Help It-You Can.
Pyramid Pile Cure Cures Piles Quick
". PainIessIv. Without Danger.

People go along for years suffering
with piles. They try this and that and
the other thing from carrying a buck
eye to getting treatment from a physi-
clan. They obtain temporary relief,
maybe, but they are never quite cured.
A little strain in lifting, excessive ia
tigue, a little constipation or a little
diarrhoea, and the piles come back.
They don't seem to amount to much
but they Danish sleep and appetite. No
position is comfortable. There is in
tense local pain and that dreadful feel
ing of weight in the perineum.
Maybe in the early stages some of the
many salves on sale will afford temper
airy relief. If the case is of long stand
ing there is only one speedy and sure
remedy. It is Pyramid Pile Cure. Even
in light cases it is the safest thing to
use. Other applications may cure and
may not. Pyramid Cure is always GER
tain always reliable, always brings
comfort at once. It's prompt use saves
months of severe suffering. In extreme
cases it will save surgical operations,
and their attendant dangers and dis
comforts It is better than a knife VIII
cure easier, quicker and safer. Thou
sands have used it. Thousands have
been cured by it. The cost is trif1ing
compared with what it does. The price
is so cents. Most anybody would gladly
pay ten dollars to be rid of piles
All druggists sell Pyramid Pile Cure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
The Pharmacist as a Farmer.

A druggist who had made a great
deal of money selling goods in the usual
way, bought a farm, and started
around for supplies.
No" said the hen in reply to his
inquiry, Il can't give you a fresh egg
this morning, but there is one you can
have which is only three months old
I assure it is just as good for I laid it
myself
I'm just out of fresh milk" said the
COW, but here IS some which must be
just as good for it's only four days
old"
It haven't the special kind of cherries
you ask for" said the cherry tree, but
there's some wild cherries in the next
lot which must be just as good for you
raise them yourself
Il can't take you to town this morn
ing" said the horse, "for I'm going to
take another fellow who is just as
good"
But the druggist got there, and a lady
came in and asked for a bottle ofPond's
Extract and got it without having to
fight for it, and so did everyone else,
and great is the sale thereof.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12

ters and sent him down and then tried
to force him over the ropes when the
referee and a couple of policemen inter
fered.
Round 6-The claim of foul was not
allowed but Sharkey again renewed his
foul tactics, even hitting Joe while in a
clinch against the ropes. Choynsd
ening himself up, smashed the sailor in
the jaw with his right until the sailor
was grOggy. Tom lost his head again
and repeatedly fOuled his opponent but
Referee Green did not interfere.
Round Tom again commenced his
foul tactics and rushed Joe, pushing
him against the ropes and striking him.
him. Joe jabbed the sailor time and
time again without return but Tom
waited until he got him against the
ropes and then sent in a wild swing for
the body. Choynski went to his knees,
more from the force of the rush than
from the effects of the blow.
Round S-Sharkey landed left swing
on the neck but received a, nasty crack
on the jaw in return. Joe then jabbed
his left but his blows were weak. A
left upper swing connected with the
sailors jaw and then Sharkey rushed
ChOynski through the ropes, falling on
the platform himself. The crowd was
so thoroughly Disguised at the perform
ance that the referee sent the men to
their corners and declared the fight
draw.
ShaPkey's attitude as he rushed
across the ring toward Green was so
threatening that the police entered the
roped arena and escorted him out of it,
much to his chagrin. Indeed he Wept
from sheer disapp Ointment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
PRIZE FIGHT IN CUBA.
An Engagement Arranged for Sena-
tor Proctor's Benefit.

tor PrOctOrS Benefit
New York, March pa dispatch to the
Herald from Key West says:
Senator Proctor and Colonel Parker
gave a most graphic and amusing descrip-
of Spanish cavalry and a handful of in
surgents, which took place while they
were on a train near Matanzas, and which
was undoubtedly prepared for their spe-
cial benefit. Before reaching the station
they noticed that the telegraph wires had
been cut and some slight Instructions
placed on the track to impede their prog
ress. On hill in the distance they
could see SilhOuettes of a dozen Cuban in
surgents outlined against the sky. In
the valley the Spanish cavalry had start
ed toward them, but they were brought
to a sudden halt by the bullets from the
enemy. The distance was too great to
hear the shots but the smoke from the
Cubans' rifles gave warning of what was
taking place.
The Spaniards halted and formed a hoI-
low square. while the officers sought
safety behind some convenient trees.
Meanwhile the insurgents called for a
truce and withdrew into the dense woods
and the Spaniards returned to the station
congratulations of the commander of the
district. All this by-play struck Senator
Proctor as most amusing war tactics. An
old confederate veteran who accompanied
command why he had not given chase to
the insurgents, as there were not more
than a dozen of them. His reply was
chara cteriStic-that there were more than
a thousand behind the hills.
The story is told that each member of
that cavalry has already received a medal
in commemoration of his bravery in that
battle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-12
KANSAS NEWS.
AtchisOn Hotel Man Leases the
Hotel English,
An Indianapolis HOstelry of
800 Rooms, 500 Feet Front.
IN A HAYLOFT 2 DAYS
An Insane Newton Man Fights
Off His Friends.
Several Changes to Be Made at
the Soldiers Home.
IN A HAYLOFT 2 DAYS

Atchison, March 12-E. X Criley, who
FOR seven years has been proprietor of
the Centropolis hotel at Kansas City,
L. H frey, who was associated with
him in the management of the Auditor
ium, until it was destroyed by fire, and
George Morrow, late Of the Hotel Bry-
am at Atchison, have formed the Inter
state Hotel company, and have taken
a five year lease on the Hotel English,
a splendid new structure at Indianapo-
lis, Ind. Mr.. Criley and Mr.. frey will
leave for that place Monday morning
and as soon as they can get the house
fitted up viii open it for business.
The Hotel English is one of the build
ings of which Indianapolis is very
proud. 1t stands at the northwest cor
ner of the old Governors circle, now
known as Monument circle, and has
combined frontage of over 500 feet. 1t