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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
TALK IN THE FRENCH CAPITAL.
War Between England and Russia IInmi-
nent-Trouble Brewing in Africa.

War Between England and Russia Immi
nent-Trouble Brewing in Africa.
Paris. Aug. 12.-The papers ave fu o.
the significance of the Chinese ques-
ton. The Matin says: In China the
greatest game in the world is being
played. and French intervention should
be ehicacfous and decisive" The Soir
has sensational article headed War
Between England and Russia Immi-
nent" The Journal deS Debats says:
England is now seeking an arrange
ment with Russia That understanding
is impossible unless Russia remains
mistress of the north and England is
insured her influence on the Yangtse
river. In short the lines Of the section
are beginning to be marked along which
the disruption would occur whenever
China falls to pieces. Clearly neither
France. Germany nor Japan could hold
aloof from sucn an agreement" The
article hints that France would support
Russia in the event OF war and says. in
conclusion: France will be content
with the southern provinces. bordering
on Tonquin.'
London, Aug. 1.-THE Brussels corre-
spondent of The Daily Telegraph says:
Prince Aronberg, president of the
French African committee, has issued Il
circular letter initiating subscriptions
for the equipment of two missions to
Lake Tchad. Central Africa, in place
of the Inflated Cazemajou expedition.
The circular refers to the English en-
deaVor to seize all unappropriated ter
ritory in West Africa and to the sue
cess similar expeditions have had in
forestalling these attempts. 1t then ap-
peals for Franch support of similar
work in Central Africa, enjoining speed
and secrecy; so as not to arouse the
suspicion of our foreign rivals
The Paris correspondent of The Daily
Telegraph who also refers to rumors OF
another expedition to Central Africa
and to measures to strengthen the
Marchand mission. says: THE present
French government is strongly in favor
of a forward policy in Africa which 1t
is prepared to carry out to the bitter
end
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
PubIIcatIon NotIce-Cbaneerv.
State of Illinois
Rock Island. county.

state of Illinois.
Rock Island. county.
In the Circuit Court, September terEi. 1855.
Rock Island Savings bank vs. Joseph J. John
son Sarah L Johnson the German Savings
bank OF Davenport. Iowa Henry p Hull, and
Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing Co IN
chancery.
a Afddayit OF non-residence of the German
Savings bank of Davenport. Iowa imP@eaded
with the above defendants. Joseph j. johnson
Sarah i. johnson Henry z. Hull and Rock
Island Lpmher Manufacturing Co. having
been nled In The Jerk office of the cir
cult court Of said county. notice i therefore
hereby given TO the said nonresident defend
ants that the compla nant fled its bill of com
plant Ia said court. on the chancerf SIDE
thereof on the tenth day of august. IS-ss- and
that thereupOn a sgIuImonS issued out OF said
court. wherein sad suit is now pending re
turnabie on The third AOndsy in the month OF
Sept mber next as-ls by la required
Now, unless you the sid nonresident de
fendaDts above named, The German Savfngs
Bank OF Davenport. Iowa shall personally be
and appear before said circuit cou-t- Oo the
nrst day of the next term thereof 10 be holden
At Rock Island in and for the said county. on
the third &Onnay IN September next and
plead answer or deunIr 10 the said complain
ant bin of complainf. the same and the at
fers and things therein charged and stated VII
be tskeo confessed and a decree entered
against you according TO the prayer OF said bin
Rock Island. Illinois Aug L Ises
GEORGE W GAMBLE Clers-
Jackson q HURST
Complainant soicftors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
BAEh FAILURE IN ILLINOIS.
waver1y Concern CIoses-Directors Prom
Use to Make All Losses Good.

Springfield. Ills, Aug. ia State
Register special from Waverly, Ills.
says: The doors of the Bank of Waiver
ly, Albert Roohrer president, failed to
open yesterday morning. On the front
window was posted a placard announc-
ing that the directors consider them
selves able TO meet all obligations. and
asking that creditors to refrain from
bringing suits. pledging that not cent
of their property wOuIG be diver.ea un-
til the debts are all paid, and pronis-
ing a statement of assets and liabilities
shortly
The bank is an unlimited partnership
and the owners are estimated to he
worth about s50O.0-0. The banks isblii-
ties are all the way from SlO0, 600 to
$500 OOo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
santiago nIontuar,. Report.

Washington. Aug 12.-The following
is General Skaters sanitary report for
Aug 10: Total number of sick, 1885:
total number fever cases. 2,151; total
number new cases of fever. S07; total
number cases returned to DUTY, 235.
AmCng the deaths on the 10th are the
following: Private Frank Fuller, COM
pany NJ, Thirty-third Michigan; typhoid; !;
Sergeant Arthur H. Henri, Thirty third
Michigan, yellow fever; Private Richard
w johnson. company G., First Illinois.
yellow fever: Private Herman W. Goetz,
company F. First Illinois, typhoid.
Jacksonville, Fla, Aug u. - George
Telling. of company L, First Wisconsin
regiment. died at the division hospital
of typhoid fever. He Will be buried
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
WAR CLOUD LOWERS.
Situation in the Orient Begins to
Assume a Very Dark
Aspect.
CHINA THE BONE OF CONTENTION.

Over Which the Dogs of War May Be Lel
Looss-EusSia'S Grip on All Sin Tighten.
In Defiance of John BuII-BaIfour Ad-
Inits That the Situation l. Seriou>-Rus-
sian Editor Utters a Threat Against Eng
Iand-France Fans the Fire.
London. Aug. 12-In the house Of
commons yesterday Balfour. first lord
| Of the treasury and government leader,
admitted that the statements in the Pc
kin dispatch 70 the London Times yes
terday were substantially correct. and
said that the matter was engaging the
serious attention OF the government -
This statement was received with
cheers
1.-THE correspondent of The Times ca
bled that the tsung-Ii-yamen had given
formal assent to all the conditions de-
manded by the Russian charge IA
faires, NJ. Pablof, regarding the con-
tract for the Niu Chang railroad exten-
sion loan. these conditions being in di-
rect conflict with the terms Ct the
signed contract, and designed as
blow at British concessions
= dispatch from Pekin. dated yester-
day. says that an imperial edict has
finally issued sanctionilg the Belgian
loan for the construction of the railway
line from Pekin to Han-Kau. despite the
protests of Sir Claude Macdonald. the
British minister.
London Editors Are Much Worried.
All the morning papers, including the
supporters of the government, attack
Lord Salisbury for weakness in dealing
with the Chinese question. The Daily
Chronicle says: What is to be the re-
suit nobody can say. There is room for
the gloomiest forebodings Does the
country realize that for the want of q
little foresight and firmness Great
Britain may ere long be plunged into
doubt or exageration is the appalling
possibility"
The Daily Mail says: THE door is
closed. The proudly boasted British lion
does not exist in the Yangtse valley. 1t
is a mistake; and looking to what Lord
Salisbury has done in Egypt his failure
in China is inexplicable." The Standard
says: These repeated humiliations are
becoming intolerable."
Threat of a Russian Newspapers.
St Petersburg, Aug. 12.-FoIIowing in
the footsteps of the Novosti the Novoe
Nremya eulogizes the Marquis of Sails
bury for "the wisdom with which he
keeps in check the Russophobe out
bursts of members of his party. and the
prudence with which he endeaVors to
ooviate all pretext for a misunderstand-
ing between Great Britain and Russia"
The Novoe Nremya then remarks: The
results of the. .cession to Russia of Port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12

hIASHINGTON, Aug. 12.-At 12:3C
w the French ambassador re-
ceived dispatch giving him full au-
thorization to sign the protocol. The
full dispatch is long and its deciPher-
ing will take some time. No hour
has been set for signing the protocol,
but undoubtedly 1T will be signed
later in the day.
The Provisions of the Protocol.
The official statement for press
publication, setting out the Provis-
ions of the peace protocol, were read
and approved at the cabinet session
today. 1t was prepared by Day.
the purpose being to make it public
Immediately after the required sigma
lures are affixed to the protocol. 1t
doesn't give the text of the document.
but details its main points and pro-
visions. The protocol in general is a
reiteration of the terms of the note
given Spain, with very little differ
ence in the language of these terms.
though with considerable supple
mentary paragraphs of an admins
trative nature.
This Evacuation of Territory.
The most substantial difference is
in regard to the evacuation of the cap
tured territory. The note. as handed
to Cam bon, called for the immediate
evacuStion of Cuba and Porto Rico.
while the protocol leaves the time of
the evacuation to be subsequently de-
termined upon, the design being to
have the date of withdrawal left To he
fixed by the joint military commits
sion OF the United States and Spain.
The portion of the protocol supple
mentary to what is embodied in the
note relates principally to the man
ner of execution of the provisions of
the protocol.
At 2:3O the French embassy re-
ceived the full instructions and au-
thorization respecting the signing of
the protocol. Il is thought the sig
natures will be affixed about clock
Commissions Provided For.
The protocol provides for two com
missions: First, a peace commis-
sion, which will meet in Paris: sec
ond, military commission. which
will meet at Havana province within
II days. The military commission
will be created Immediately on the
signing of the protocol. Its duties
will be of great Importance. 1t will
settle the details of the evacuation of
the Spanish armies from the West
Indies, and will decide all questions
relative to the removal of submarine
mines. the immediate REIMBURSEMENT
to the United States of the great fort
resses at Havana. san Juan and other
points. and the transfer of pos
session of Manila city itself.
At 3:55 Secretary Day and Ambassador
Cambon joined the president at the white
House. and at 4:%3 the protocol was
signed.
Secretary Alger cabled orders to
all military commanders that the
protocol of peace had been signed and
10 cease hostilities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
MAIL FROM sANTIAGo COMING.
1t Had Been Overlooked for Ten Days at
Quarantine in Tampa

Tampa. Fla, Aug. i2.-People in Chi
cago who wonder why they have not
had late advices by mail from their
relatives and friends in the First Ilii-
nois volunteers viii be interested in
knowing that more than 10000 letters
and eight bags of papers from Santiago
for persons in the United States have
been lying in quarantine at Edmont
key since Aug l.
The discovery of this mail was made
by c. 8. Beaver. chief clerk OF the rail-
way mail service, who went down to
quarantine 10 look into the matter He
insisted that the mail be released at
once 1t was first sent over 10 the emf
grafton station and forwarded 20 the
addresses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12

SrJnur ana ra-Iien-N an VIII not show
themselves for some time to come. y
considerable period must elapse before
these ports can serve the purpose for
which they swere intended by the Rus
sian foreign policy-that Of providing
a permanent outlet in the Pacific ocean.
Quite otherwise is Rusia's position on
the Indian frontier, where everything
has been long organized for military
action if some extreme excess of i'll will
upon the part of Great Britain should
drive Russia TO such action
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12

government this morning nett
fled French Minister of For
eign Affairs Delcasse of its accept
ance of the protocol. and asked the
French government to transmit it to
Cam bon. French ambassador at Wash
ington, with such power as is in con-
formity with President McKinley's
expressly formulated desire, and au-
thorize him as the ambassador of
France at Washington to sign the pro-
tocol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Eigh.h Illinois or for Cuba.

New York. Aug. 12.-Yesterday the
cruiser Yale sailed Cor Santiago with
the Eighth Illinois (colored) regiment
on board Six sick and wounded mem
bers of the regiment were left behind.
They are George Walls. Chicago, suffer
ing from confusion Of the left thigh
Charles Ambrose. Chicago, knee cap
broken: Samuel Rudd, of Saginaw,
Mich, acute rheumatism; Lawson Ba-
ker, Chicago. ma aria; James :. Walter,
Newburg Ind. rheumatism; James Ia
keT, Chicago. gastritis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12

One Minute Cough Cure surprises
people by its quick cures and children
may take it in large quantities with
out the least danger. 1t has won for
itself the best reputation of any prep
aration used today for colds, Group,
tickling in the throat or obstinate
coughs. T. II. Thomas, A. j. Riess
and NJ. F. Bahnsen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Precaution Against yellow Fever.

Washington. Aug. 12.-Every precau-
tion is being taken by both the war and
treasury departments to prevent the in
PRODUCTION of yellow fever into the Unit
ed States The officials of the two de-
partmsnts are cooperating thoroughly
in the efforts that are being made and
the opinion of those best informed is
that they will be successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
MISSIONARIES ARE LOST.
Two American Ladies Drowned in YOkO-
hama Harbor.

Victoria, b. c.. Aug. 12.-The
steamer Victoria brings news of an
accident in Yokohama harbor, where
by two lady missionaries of the
American mission board, Misses Sim
mons and Allen. lost their lives.
They were out in a launch and were
run into by 4 Chinese junk and
killed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Furiough for Sick soldiers.

Washington, Aug. ia general or
der has been issued at the adjutant
generals office granting one month s
furlough to the sick and wounded SOL
diers and transportation to their homes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12

tenant Colonel Caldwell, commanding
the First battalion, led his command out
of camp yesterday morning at o'clock
on a practice march that will cover
about fifty-five miles and VIII last till
Sunday evening. The officers and men
were in heavy marching order.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. fun OF life nerve and rigor, take No-To-
Bac, the wonder-worlSe-. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaEan.
teed Booklet and sample free Address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Reward of Hobson.s Heroism.

Washington, Aug. 12.-The President
yesterday appointed Judge ]. n. Hob
son. father of Lieutenant Hobson, of
Merrimac fame, postmaster at Green's
boro, Ala. Hobson is a Democrat, and
the nomination was made at the earnest
request of his Republican fellow towns
men as a mark of good feeling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
To Cure a CoIdinOne Dav.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if il
fails to cure 25c. The genuine has
l.. Il. q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Wisconsin Men Die in Porto Rico.

Milwaukee, Aug. IA special from
The Sentiners special correspondent
with the Wisconsin volunteers near
Ponce, Porto Rico. under date of Aug.
says: The Second regiment has been
most unfortunate. losing its third MAJ
from fever today when Private Van
Breda, of Marshfie.d, died. Private AL
len. of Wausau. died last Wednesday,
and Private Schuh, of Appleton, last
Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12

United States flag there. General Miles
also teIegraphs that General Brooke has
occupied Guayama, after a skirmish in
which five ment of the Fourth Ohio
were wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
PROTOCOL TO BE SIGNED TODAY.

Some Conditions of the same When Ros-
tilitfes Cease.
Washington. Aug 12.-The Associates
Press bulletin from Madrid announcing
that the Spanish cabinet had approved
the peace protocol and that the French
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
want Us to Keep philippines.
Queen DepIores Our War.

London, Aug. 12.-Parliament was
Prorogued this afternoon. The
queens speech expresses sorrow over
the war between Spain and the United
States. but hopes the 'deplorable
conflict will be brought to a termina-
ton by the conclusion of honorable
and enduring peace"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
SPAIN ACCEPTS THE PROTOCOL.
Sagasta Declares There is No Material
Change in His Proposals.

Madrid. Aug. l2.-The government has
received the protocol, and the cabinet
council rose at $40 p. m. yesterday.
having approved it. The government
wired NJ. Cambon last night empower
ing him to sign the preliminaries of
peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
SPANS ACCEPTANCE SENT.

French Government Notified to Authorize
Cambon to Act.
Madrid. Aug. 12.-The Spanish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12

Washington, Aug. 12.-The interest in
government circles conferred yesterday
in the press dispatches from Madrid, as
the first news OF the decision of the
Spanish government would be made
public there and there was no likelihood
of anything being known officially in
Washington during the day as to Spain's
decision respecting signatures 20 the
psace protocol After the close OF office
hours Secretary Day drove over TO the
White House and had half an hours
conference with the president Ifc
stated THAI no further word had beer
received from Ambass@dcr Cambon. but
admitted that he expected a call from
the gentleman today. Officials show
no loss of confidence in their original
opinion that the Spanish government
viii authorize -. Cambon TO sign the
protocol just as il was transmitted
from Washington TO Madrid wednes-
GaN evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
CHANGING TROOPS AT SANTIAGO.

Second Regiment of Ir1munes Arrives and
Others Depart.
Washington. Aug. 12.-Shafter has
notified the war department of the ar
rival of the second regiment of i'm
munes at Santiago. and the departure
of the 9th and 10th infantry on the St.
Louis. Other troops are getting OF
rapidly.
Want Us to Keep Philippines.
Sidney. n. S. w. Aug. 12.-The
American colony has cabled Wash
ington. praying the government to
retain possession of the Philippines.
Garcia FurIoughs His Soldiers.
New York, Aug. 12.-The World
Santiago dispatch says it is reported
that Garcia has suspended operations
for 80 days and given his men per-
mission to go home, with instructions
to report to him at the end of that
time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Too Late for Thi. Demapd.

The naval war beard. led by Acting
Secretary Allen. called on Judge Day
about noon Ii is believed their pur-
pose was To impress upon the secretary
the Importance Of making the surrender
OF important strategic points at the en-
trance of harDorc-such as Norro castle
at Havana harbor-a condition for the
cessation Ct hostilities. II is question:
able. however. whether il is not now
too late to amend the protocol in its
substance as prcpo-ed by the war
beard There have been TO orders is
sued to our troCTs. either in Porto Rico
or the Philippines. looking TO a cessation
OF iostilitics.
United states Tariff ia Captured Territory.
Secrsiary aig vest rd1y Cabled c. n
eral Miles IL appiy Immediately n the
Porto Rican ports captured by him the
tariff drawn up by the government for
Santiago and other Cuban ports This
Is in line with the policy Of the war g.
partment OF extending the American
system Of tariffs as rapidly as possible
over captured territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-12
Sacrificing the
Old to Make
Roomfor the New

Not old either, all this
springs goods, but
they must be moved
to make space for i'm
mense purchases re-
Gently contracted.
The courier., 1898-02-19

colours fastened in conspicuous places.
Altogether this was one Of the most
successful promenades ever given.
The committee, who did most efficient
work. was composed Of Roy Sawyer
master OF ceremonies; Messrs Whedon,
Fechet, Brown. Shuff. o Brown Boomer,
Kind. Miss Helen Woods. chairman OF
decorating committee; Misses Stewart,
Macfarlsnd, Harley and Shanck.
The Lincoln parlors and dancing hell
were filed on Monday evening by the
guests Of the Delta Gamma fraternity.
1t is very seldom that the rooms ever
presented SO beautiful and attractive an
appearance. The tones were for the
most part red. Both dancing hall and
parlors were decorated lavishly with
red hearts. The shades were red and
the flowers were red. The ordinary was
made to look cosy and restful by long
couches covered with cushions. The
table where red ices were served by
Misses Mullen. Dennis and Rice was
lighted with red candalabra and adorned
with red carnations. The colors Of the
fraternity, blue, pink and bronze, were
also much IN evidence. Screens, lamps,
rugs, cushions, all helped to make every
nook and corner attractive. Ths pro-
grams were heart-shaped and were
daintily decorated with water colors.
The music was furnished by Miss Will
loughbyy's orchestra anj was all that
could be desired. Besides the guests
from other fraternities there were pres
ent many from other cities, among
whom were Misses Cole, Tukey, Kelly
and Reynolds, Messrs. Young and Bow.
man from Omaha; Miss Mel from Colum-
bus, Ohio; Miss Neeman from Schuyler!
Miss Turner from Muncie, Ind.
The courier., 1898-02-19
joys COUNTERPART.

In morning golden with LIES promise,
Cleans the beekoning hand Of Joy,
Fair, elusive on she flitteth,
Now draws near, retreating coy.
Through the thiekets youth pursueth,
Passing blossoms gayly rare,
Seeing naught Of heavens beauty
In the sky and grass and air.
By the streamlefs edge she ineers,
Lost to sight in dream-ike mist;
In he plunges to discover
Joy beyond in sunlight kissed.
Thus he wanders e'er pursuing
Down the years till youth Be past,
Hope abateth, then 1t ehanceth
Clasps the lovely form at last.
Bot Is this Joy, largeeyed and sad,
With self placement in her looks
Not Joy, that careleS-hearted maid,
Her form, her sister Sorrow took.
Annie Mile,
The courier., 1898-02-19
Senators and Legislatures.

The Kentucky legislature has recently
asked Senator Lindsay to resign because
he is not in favor of the free coinage Of
silver. This action has been followed by
the introduction Of a resolution in the
New York assembly requesting the resig-
nation OF Senator Edward Murphy. Jr,
OF this state, because he voted for the
Teller resolution. Neither Of these reso-
lutions is OF any real importance. al
though government Of the nation by
state legislatures would doubtless be
quite as intelligent as government by
the present. United States senate. The
Kentucky legislature does not really ex-
pect Senator Lindsay to vote against his
convictions, nor do the republicans Of
the New York state legislature expect
The courier., 1898-02-19
MATINEE MUSICAL.

The Matinee Musicale will give an
open program on Monday afternoop.
Paper The Opera
Mrs. John B. Wright.
"E'ss's Dream"-(Lohehgrin). Wagner
Miss Olive Shute.
Recit. and Aria "Ministridell Averno,"
I'll Profeta). ................M Meyerbeer
Mrs. E. Lewis Baker.
Othello, arranged by Chas. de Beriot..
.R1esini
First violin, Miss Ensign; second
violir, Miss Dales; cello, Miss
Eiche; double bass, Mr.. Leo
Franklin; piano, Mrs. p V. NJ
Raymond.
Aria-Lucia di Lammermoor. .Donizetti
Mrs A. w. Jansen.
The Made ms Wish Chopin
Miss Elinor Young.
Duet-La Gioconda. ....... PonchieIli
Mrs. A. w. Jansen, Mrs. E.
Lewis Baker.
Accompanied, Mrs. Wurzburg.