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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12

Washington, April 12.-This has
been as exciting day % was yes
terdsy. All are filed with eager,
earnest anticipation Of the effect of
each moments developments. Whs,
will congress doP That is the ques.
ton Of all absorbing interest. Tha,
the answer will be war, none entertain
the slightest doubt. The only
ground for contention IL Is to the
method and the time when the all
Important word will be spoken. Ac.
tion. however. is not likely until late
this afternoon In the committees.
Then both houses must act, and while
nothing definite will be done until
tomorrow. probably, another nights
sun may not 70 down on the situa-
tion even ss pesceiul as 1t is today.
Indeed. the most radically opposite
extreme may be in effect.
House Tor Immediate In,ssvsnsion.
Warrington. April 12. The repub.
licans Of the house foreign affairs
committee and the steering commit.
tee Of the house republicans have de-
cided on . resolution for immediate
Intervention, backed by the army
and navy.
The senate foreign relations com.
mittee 10 understood to have practi.
cslly decided on o resolution OF i'm.
mediate Intervention, requiring the
evacuation Of Cuba by Spain, though
. conclusion IL not reached. The
committee Is awaiting Lees arrival.
1t 10 also understood that indirect
recognition Of the right Of Cubans 10
independence will be favored. II
this 10 agreed W there will be mi.
nority report T. ON the radical wing.
PsoossdinEs OF the Day.
Washington. April 12.-The for
eigu committees met this morning
and resumed the task OF formulating
the Cuban resolutions. It is no,
likely that either committee will re.
port today. Many minor differences
have developed.
Washington, April l2.-The house
committee on foreign affairs expect.
to have Lee before them this after
noon. The steering committee o.
the house republicans met this morn.
ing. and adjourned till this Afternoon
to await the action OF the foreign
affairs committee. They are gener
ally agreed to yield to the recog.
milton OF the existing government
but in favor Of immediate interven.
tion and declaration that whstever
government is ultimately recognized
in Cuba shall be republican in form
and free from the sovereignty o
Spain. The republican congrsssions
sentiment is crystallizing against
recognition Of independence bu
favorable to speedy Intervention.
A repv blican member Of the for
eigu affairs committee says that .
resolution will be reported by the re
publican majority which will follow
the desires Of the president in Il
message, but possibly declarinl
speedy action should be taken il
view Of all the circumstances.
The democrats OF the house 10.
eign affairs committee have agreed
on resolution for independence ant
armed Intervention. The republi
cans are still divided.
After Q brief reference to Cuba b,
Bailey, the District of Columbia bill
was taken up.
When the republicans Of the for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12

The most northern lighthouse in
Great Britain, the northwest tower on
the coast Of Shetland, is built on rock
200 feet high, the summit Of which
barely affords room for the necessary
buildings The rock itself has the ap-
pearance Of o gigantic iceberg.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12
How the Message Was Received.

Washington, April 12.-The presidents s
message was received. by congressman
with varied expressions. The Demo-
Gratis, Populists and war Republicans
were dissatisfied, while the admins
tratipn" party thought it an able and
Statesmanlike document.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12

The highest ascent ever made by man
Up mountain is believed to be that of
Aurbriggen on .Aconcagua, one of the
peaks of the Andes. He reached an alh-
tude Of between 90, 900 and "a, 600 feet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12

If You are starting on long walking
tour, thoroughly soap the inside of your
stocking heel with the common yellow
soap used in laundries. This will pr
vent your heel blistering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12
WITH THE TWO COMMITTEES

Whose Duty II Is to Present the Subject to
Congrsss.
Washington, April 1s.-The Republic
an members Of the house foreign affairs
committee held a session all the after
noon yesterday to map out a definite
Cuban policy. but were totally unable
to reach an agreement. 1t is understood
that some of the members whose views
heretofore have been pronounced in IA
vor Of independence and Intervention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12
Three Children Eat Wild par.r,,s

Bruce, Wis, April 12.-Three children
Of Thomas Trinneers, living near this
place, died yesterday from eating wild
parsnips.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-12
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why not you?
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Soldier Boys DON'T Blame Leedy.

In letter to the Yates Center News
(Rep.) Lieutenant P. S. Ray, who is
doubtless a Republican, makes the fol-
lowing frank statements:
II am informed that all kinds of false
reports have been placed in circulation
about our regiment and that Governor
Leedy is being blamed because we have
not been sent away from San Francisco.
This is the grossest injustice and l re-
gret that politicians should practice
such unfair methods in order to further
their own political ends. In justice to
the Governor want to say firmly be-
lieve he did everything for us that lay
in his power when we were in Topeka
furnishing us with all the uniforms,
arms and equipments at his disposal
He even ordered blankets for us and had
them charged to his own personal ac-
count, and came out to camp and waded
around in the mud at IL o'clock at night
to distribute them to the recruits who
were suffering from cold. When we
we're turned over to the United States
government both the Governors au-
thority and responsibility were at an
end, so far as we were concerned, and
if any one is to blame because we are
not in the Philippine islands it is GER
tainly some one beside Governor Leedy.
l think the political complexion of the
regiment is largely Republican, although
we are not supposed to have politics
while in the army; but have the first
man to hear blame the Governor or ex-
press the opinion that he is in any way
responsible for our not being sent to
the front. 1t seems that most of the re-
ports you get from here are greatly mag
niied and in many instances they are
base fabrieations. Zach company is
well supplied with embryo newspaper
correspondents and men who write
home to confidential friends with the
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
A Brief Biography Of Col. TOmllnson,

Colonel Whoop Tomlinson flies the
Republican State ticket at his column
head. This will be Of no special advan-
tage to the Republican ticket, but 1t Is
a good thing for Colonel Whoop-he is
as a mourner who, having long stood
out, finally seeks salvation and forgive
ness Of sins. For the colonel has been
a great sinner. Ever since he put on
the cloak Of Democracy it has gnawed
at his soul, and the beckoning angel
who has stood appealingly for him to
return to his only love has but angered
him. He felt as black sheep cast into
outer darkness, and lived on in hope Of
temporal reward from his new associ-
ates. Then came the Pops All, the
Pops! But they had no odd Jobs for
him, and now, hOmeslck and heartsiCk
and weary of life, he has returned to the
party Of his only love to die; dear man,
his conscience Is at rest-here happy at
last. The colonel has had a political
career like a stake and rider fence. He
began in Kansas away back in 1855. He
was the advance guard of Republican
ism. He was with John Brown and
Montgomery To him everything DEM
ocratic, even the name was hateful He
went west to Ness county in later years,
then to Ellis county, where he published
papers. He was a Prohibitionist before
there was prohibition, and advocated
it with all the energy he could summon.
Finally he floated down to Topeka In
1882 came on the Click campaign, and
Colonel Whoop got into the Click band
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17

expectation Of having their letters pub
lished. II they do not like an officer or
feel themselves in any way aggrieved,
they tell their troubles, and In a short
time all kind of rumors are in circula-
tiOn which have no foundation what
ever. Several Of these amateur Corre-
spondents were up on the carpet at
headquarters yesterday to explain why
they made such free use Of pen and ink.
Some Of them were placed in heavy
marching order and compelled TO pace
a beat for several hours while they re-
flected over the trials and trlbulations
of sensational journalism. 1t Is more
than likely that the journals they have
been corresponding for will be short on
war news for week or two, as 1t is
not probable that they will again COM
NIT the same. Offense.
II see from the newspapers that Lieu
tenant Colonel Little has come in for
his share of abuse, and the worst fea-
ture of the affair Is that his enemies
took advantage of his sickness and made
the attack when he was not in a condi-
tion to defend himself. The report that
he Is incompetent and not liked in the
regiment is slander of the worst form.
He may have some enemies in the regi-
ment, as there are few officers who try
to enforce discipline who have not, but
the facts are that he has made an excel
lent officer and is respected and admired
by very large majority Of the officers
and men Of the regiment. The man who
originated the saying, "All is fair in
love and war;" certainly did not have
in contemplation such unwarranted
abuse as has been heaped upon Lieuten-
ant Colonel Little. | am glad to state
that he has so far recovered as to again
assume command Of his battalion"
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Kansans Win tlonors.

Camp Merritt San Francisco, August
15.--The Twentieth Kansas scored q de-
cided triumph in an exhibition drill
given recently for the benefit of the
Army and Navy Christian Commission.
Eight thousand people saw the exhibi-
tion which followed concert by the
regimental band with a military fantasia
entitled "The Twentieth Kansas" ar
ranged by Chief Musician Gormley and
dedicated to Col. Frederick Funston.
The grand entree was followed by com
pany drill by Company X, Captain Bolt
wood commanding; guard mount, CAPS
tain Buchan commanding; drill in call
isthenlcs under command Of Major
Whitman; battalion drill, Major Metcalf
commanding; and march Of regiment In
review, General Miller reviewing. Fol-
lowing the exhibition, supper was served
to the regiment.
Private Homer d. L. Lemaster, Com
pany d, Twentieth Kansas, has been
granted leave of absence with transport
tation to Kansas and return. Lemaster ls
a convalescent in the division hospital.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Hoods Pills cure Sick Headache. 900.

wagon by the resubmission ladder
think Of It! BY the resubmission lad
der! Then came an Office, 5000 a year,
and presto, change! the colonel bobs up
smiling in the Democratic camp, a JEFF
fersonian Democrat, any old thing,
yellow dog Democrat when 1t came to
choose between q bad Democrat and
good Republican. In two brief years the
$500 job played out and the colonel,
after bravely hoping for more good luck,
began to fret, finally to yearn for his old
sweetheart, the love of his youth, and
now, sobbing his repentance he Is at
peace. A fatted calf? Oh, perhaps
Kansas City Star.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Japnn Wound ttelp Insurgents.

The London Daily Mail publishes
dispatch from Hong Kong which states
that a delegation representing the Phil
ippine insurgents has informed the
American consul there that certain Jap
anese naval officials had asserted that
they were authorized by their govern
ment to offer Aguinaldo and his insur-
gents arms and ammunition in the event
that they are abandoned by the United
States. The insurgent representatives
at Hong Kong had no authority to ac-
cept the offer and the Japanese officers
went to Manila to repeat the offer to
AguinaldO.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
ON THE ROAD

to recovery, the young woman Is who
is taking DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion. In maidenhood, wOmanhood, Wife
hood and motherhood the Prescription"
is a supporting tonic and nervine nerve
food or inVigoratOr that's peculiarly
adapted to her needs, regulating and
the system and curing the
arrangements of the sex. Why is 1t so
many women owe their beauty to DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription? Because
beauty of form and face radiate from the
common center health. The best bod
lily condition results from good food,
fresh air and exercise coupled with the
judicious use of the Prescription"
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Official Report From Manila.

Washington August 9.-The War de-
partment to-day received the following
cablegram from Hong Kong:
"Adjutant General, Washington:
"MacArthur's troops arrived 31st. No
epidemic sickness. Five deaths. Lieu
tenant Kerr, engineers, died of spinal
meningitis. Landing at camp delayed
on account Of high surf. To gain ap-
proach city Green's outpost was ad-
vanced to continue line from the Camio
to beach on Saturday night. Spanish
attacked sharply. Artillery outposts be-
haved we'll; held position. Necessary to
call out brigade. Spanish loss rumOred
heavy. Our loss killed: Tenth Pennsyl-
vania, John Brady, Walter Brown; in
fantry, VIM. Brinton, Jacob Hull, Jesse
Moss VIM. Stillwagon; First California,
Maurice Just; Third artillery, Eli Daw-
son; First Colorado, Fred Springstead.
Seriously wounded: Tenth Pennsyl-
vania, Sergeant Alva Walter; Privates
Lee Snyder, Victor Holmes, G. S. Carter,
Arthur Johnson; First California, Cap
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Spanlsh Policy Discussed.

Gen. Polavieja, who is regarded as the
dynasty's greatest military friend, says
that Spain must be left free to deal with
the Philippines as it pleases or it will
have nothing to do with these islands
and their government. He is Of the
opinion that the United States has not
given proper attention to the Eastern
question and that it does not yet realize
the true condition. The Philippine is
landers are incapable of self-govern-
ment and will give the United States
endless trouble and cause an enormous
expense before it gets through with
them. He adds that the day will come
when all of the respectable and edu-
Gated elements in Cuba will be clamor-
ing for annexation to the United States.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Cubans Are Fighting.

Col. Jane, Of Gen. Garcia's staff, ar
rived at Santiago last Thursday with
dispatches announcing that the insur-
gents had taken Cebara on the north
coast Of Santiago province, and that the
Spanish had left 1000 sick and wounded
who were being cared for by the rebels
With 5000 troops Gen. Garcia had be-
gun an attack on Holguin, which is a
strongly garrisoned Spanish post.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
Spanish Routed
At Manila.
Americans Fight Hard In a Terrible
Rain Storm to Repel a Surprise,
and They Succeeded.
INSURGENTS WERE FEASTINd.

New York, August "a copyrighted
Cablegram from Manila bay, August 4,
via Hong Kong, August 8, to the Even
ing World, gives the following particu-
lars of the fighting near Malate on the
night of July 81:
General Green's force, numbering
1000 men, had been advancing and en-
trenching. The arrival of the third ex-
pedition filled the Spaniards with rage
and they determined to give battle be-
fore Camp Dewey could be reinforced.
The trenches extended from the beach,
300 yards to the left flank of the insur-
gents.
Sunday was the insurgent feast day
and their left flank withdrew, leaving
the American right flank exposed.
Companies A and e of the Tenth
Pennsylvania and Utah battery were or
dered to reinforce the right flank.
In the midst of raging typhOon with
a tremendous downpour of rain, the
enemy's force estimated at 5000 men,
attempted to surprise the camp. Our
pickets were driven in and the trenches
assaulted. The brave Pennsylvania
men never finched, but stood their
ground under a withering fire. The
alarm spread and the first California
regiment with two companies of the
Third artillery, who fight with rifles
were sent up to reinforce the Pennsyl-
vanians. The enemy were on top Of the
trenches when these reinforcements ar
rived, and never was the discipline of
the regulars better demonstrated than
by the work Of the Third artillery under
Captain O'Hara. Nothing could be seen
but flashes of Mauser rifles.
Men ran right up to the attacking
Spaniards and moved them down with
regular volleys.
The Utah battery, under Captain
Young covered itself with glory. The
men pulled the guns through mud
axle deep. Two guns were sent around
in flank and poured in destructive en-
tilading fire. The enemy was repulsed
and retreated in disorder Our infantry
had exhausted it's ammunition and did
not follow the enemy.
Not an inch of ground was lost, but
the scene in the trenches was one never
to be forgotten.
During the flashes of lightning the
dead and wounded could be seen lying
Ill DlOOQ Teu wafer, DuC u6lLner Ln6 6le~
ments of heaven nor the destructive
power of man could wiring a cry Of pro-
test from the wounded. They encour-
aged their comrades to fight and handed
over their cartridge belts.
During the night the Spanish scouts
were seen carrying off dead and wound
ed of the enemy.
The American dead were buried next
day in the convent of Maracaban
On the night Of August the fighting
was renewed, but the enemy had been
taught lesson and made the attack at
long range with heavy artillery. The
Utah battery replied and the artillery
duel lasted an hour
One man was killed. He was Fred
Springfield, First Colorado, and two
men were wounded.
were wounded.
On the night Of August 2, the artillery
duel was renewed. Two men were badly
wounded and are this morning reported
dead, which brings the total dead to
thirteen, with ten in hospital mortally
hurt.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17
tain r. Richter; Private c. ]. Edwards;
Third artillery, Prlvates Charles Win
field, ]. A. McElroth. Thirty-eight
slightly wounded MERRITT.
Spanish Troops Stlll In the Field.

Madrid dispatches deny that any of
the Spanish troops have been disbanded
or sent to their homes. With reference
to improvements which are being made
in the defenses, the dispatch says:
To military observer it is perfectly
evident that the Notifications recently
completed by the Spanish engineer Of
ficers and now receiving their arma-
ments are especially directed against
any offensive movement from Gibraltar.
The Spanish government is thus not
only taking serious precautions against
any possible Anglo-American combina-
tion near Gibraltar, but is profting by
the last days of the American war to
finish the formidable line of works con-
fronting Gibraltar, which, If done in Or
dinary time of peace might be inter-
preted as a menace to England and
cause demands for explanation.
The Advocate and news., 1898-08-17

Tho Home Of Moods SarsaparIlla -
A Wonderful Cure.

"a swelling as big as large marble
came under my tongue. Physicianssaid 1t
was semi-transparent tumor and must be
operated upon. / felt could not stand IL,
and as spring came began to take my
tavorite spring tonic, Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The bunch gradually decreased and finally
disappeared. have had no sign OF its re-
turn. am glad to praise Hoods sarHapa-
rilla." MRS. II. M. CoBURN, 8 Union st.,
Lowell, Mass. Get HOODS.
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