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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
SPAIN Is AT WAR.
Existence of Conflict with the United
States Formally Declared.

states FORMALLY Declared.
Madrid, April 26.-The Spanish gov
ernment has issued a proclamation de-
claring that a state of war exists be-
tween Spain and the United States. The
Gaceta Official prints the war procla-
nation, which also announces that the
treaty of 1895 and the protocol of 1877
are null and void The second clause
declares that from the date of the proc
lamation thirty days will be allowed
American vessels in Spanish ports to
depart for other waters. The third
clause declares that, although Spain Is
not bound by the declaration of Paris
of 1856, she proposes to recognize the
following rules of maritime rights:
/. neutral flag will protect all mer-
chandise that is not contraband of war.
2. The goods of a neutral power. pro-
vided they are not contraband, will be
respected even II carried under the
enemy's flag.
3. A blockade to be obligatory must
be effective.
The fourth, the most important
clause, says that Spain maintains the
right to grant letters of marque, which
right she reserved to herself in her note
Oh MAY 10, 1901, coh'aiHeu III hci iepy
to France.
The fifth section says that for the
purpose Of capturing ships belonging
to the enemy and confiscating goods
and contraband of war. Spain will exer-
else the right Of searching vessels on
the high seas. The proclamation then
goes on to say that the government re-
serves liberty of action relative to the
question Of coal being contraband OF
war 1t concludes by stating that
Spain will utilize vessels Of her mercan-
tile fleet as auxiliary warships.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
THE CATALINA CAPTURED.
Our wsrships Make Another Capture at


Key West. Fla. April 26.-Two more
valuable prizes have been captured by
the watchful United States ships. The
cruiser Detroit seized the Spanish liner
Catalina, which sailed from New Or
leans recently, after her cargo of mules
for the Spanish army had been taken
by the collector of customs, and is now
in charge of a prize crew heading for
American waters. She is valued at
100000. The warship Helena overlook
and captured the Spanish steamer Mig
us Jover 100 miles out of Havana. In
charge Of prize crew she reached this
port. Her value is placed at 1884. 900.
At daylight the fleet off Havana
sighted two small sails east Of Havana,
and the Wilmington and Cushing were
sent out. They proved TO be two small
coasting schooners. The Wilmington
took one In tow, and later the torpedo
boat Porter was sent to bring the other
one. When the New York Sun dispatch
boat left the squadron the prizes were
some distance to the eastward. Their
names were not learned. but one had a
big deck load of charcoal in sacks. Both
will come to Key West. 1t appears that
some of the cargo of this captured
coaster is likely to prove the property
of Cuban patriots, and the commanding
officer will recommend that, should
proof be given, compensation be given
the owners.
Biloxi, Miss, April 26.-The revenue
cutter Winona, which left this port.
captured the Spanish steamer Saturn
ina at Ship island at 1 o'clock in the
afternoon a If is likely that the cutter
will have to remain in quarantine with
the prize until the health of those
aboard Is found to be satisfactory.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
Coal for the plockadlng Fleet.

New York. April 26.-The American
line steamer st. Louis and the New
York (now the United States steamer
Harvard) are being coaled, every inch
of space usually used for freight being
filled with COAL They are both under
sealed orders to sail. and nothing
definite can be learned as to their des-
tination. One report is that they are
to carry coal to the blockading fleet at
Havana and then proceed to Cramps
shipyards, but this could not be con-
firmed
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
MICHIGAN's GREAT GENEROSITY.
Salaries OF Volunteers VIII Continue and
Dependents he Supported.

Salaries OF volunteers VIII Continue ana
Dependents He Supported.
Detroit, April 26-Fifty patriotic
men. representing the wealth and in
fiuential element Of Detroit, assembled
at the city hall to discuss the war sit
uation. Resolutions were passed en-
couraging Detroit men to go to the
front, regardless of their social. busi-
ness, or family ties, and pledging the
citizens of Detroit to support and care
for the families and dependents OF all
who volunteer The heads Of several
manufacturing institutions present an
nounced that, in addition to this fund.
the salaries of all employees who enlist
will be paid in full to their families.
Resolutions were telegraphed to Presi-
dent Mckinley and Secretary of War
Alger pledging Detroit's support dur
ing the war.
Grand Rapids, April 26.-The Grand
Rapids battalion, Joined by companies
from Manistee, Muskegon. Grand Ha-
ven, and Big Rapids. will leave here
Tuesday noon for Island Lake. Before
going a farewell demonstration will be
given. Mayor Stow has issued a proc
lamation asking that all business places
be closed from 9 to IL o'clock and dec
GRATED. With guns firing and bands
playing the troops will parade and In
Campau square speeches will be made
by prominent citizens. In many of the
churches war sermons were preached.
and the armory, while the new recruits
were drilling. the old members Of the
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
spain Loses Diplomatic Point.

Madrid. April 2s.-The newspapers OF
this city and the provinces are filed
with rumors of captures made by the
war vessels Of Spain or the United
States. and with reports OF the move
ments OF the American warships COM
bined with patriotic utterances from all
quarters of he kingdom. A new point
has also been raised relative to the
ncn-delivery of the ultimatum OF the
United States. The view now taken is
that its non-delivery leaves the United
States unpledged in regard TO the res
ervations made with reference TO Gu
ban independence. Thus il is pointed
out, while her pride is gratifed, Spain
has lost a diplomatic point.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
The par,. Probably Safe.

London, April 2s.--It is probable that
the American line steamer Paris Is
speeding safely in mid-At.antic toward
New York. In answer to INQUIRIES
made at Lloyd's II was announced that
nothing had been heard OF her since she
passed the Lizard. 1t is believed In
Southampton and Liverpool that she
is safe.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
Spanish Armada to Sail.

London, April 26.-A special dispatch
from st. Vincent, Cape Verde, says:
There is reason to believe the Spanish
fleet sails at once. 1t is exceedingly
formidable, including four first-class
cruisers. six torpedo-boats and two
armed transports. Since the arrival Of
the transport San Francisco the latter
has transshipped to the cruisers 1000
TONS NJ coa1"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
War Revenue BiiI.

discussion IL was decided that the war
revenue bull should go over. the Re-
publicans explaining its provisions, es-
timatcd revenues, etc, and that the
Democrats should be allowed to offer
amendments. The bill will be reported
TO the house but it's consideration prob
ably will not begin until Wednesday.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL.
Senate Committee on Military Affairs Con-
siders 1t.

siders 1t.
Washington, April 26.-The senate
committee on military affairs met at 10
o'clock to consider the army reorgani-
zation bill and also to decide whether
the volunteer army bill requires to be
amended. IT has been claimed that the
volunteer bill contains some defects
but the authorities of the war depart
ment where these were first pointed out
differ from these critics in their con-
struction of the measure. Senator
Hawley, chairman of the military COM
mittee, has asked the opinion of Sem
ator Davis and other prominent law
yers on the subject and went into the
committee prepared to antagonize the
contention that the bill was imperfect.
The army reorganization bill received
the principal attention of the commit
tee. Several changes were suggested,
but the committee went to work
promptly on the measure. and with the
hope of completing ii at this sitting in
order that II could be reported to the
senate during the day and disposed of
at the earliest practicable moment. The
bill is urged by the war department and
all members of the committee feel dis
posed to expedite it's consideration in
the senate in order that the reforms
provided for in the bill may be immedi-
ately set in operation.
The senate committee on military af-
fairs decided that there were no de-
fects in the volunteers army bill such
as to require amendment
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
MADSTONE'S END IS NEAR.
Venerable Statesman Cannot Survive Many
More Days.

More Dayn.
London, April 26.-Mr. Gladstone's
condition has become very grave. and
II Is no longer concealed that the end
is not far off. Drs. Doble. Hubert and
Bliss Joined in consultation with Drs.
Haberson and Sir Thomas Smith at
Hawarden. They issued the following
bulletin:
"Mr. Gladstone's condition is one of
increasing weakness, though he Is
more free of pain"
A visitor at Hawarden says that Mr..
Gladstone has given parting blessings
to many of his friends. He does not
complain. but lies for hours with closed
eyes, listening TO music.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26

Paris, April Pa dispatch received
here from Madrid says that the queen
regent of Spain still hopes that foreign
Intervention viii peacefully and honor
ably prevent a conflict between the
United tSates and Snain
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26

6our companies were packing up and
getting ready TO march. II. L Cowdin.
department member OF the Michigan
Sons OF Veterans. teIegraphed 20 Gov
ernor Pingree offering. in behalf of the
department to raise a regiment Of 1,000
men. and asking that recruiting officers
be appointed to receive enlistments The
sons want the right to name regiment
al and company officers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26
MUST SAIL IN DAYLIGHT.

Precautions Taken to Protect the Harbor
of New York.
New York, April 26.-The war depart
ment regulations concerning New York
harbor in time of war have been pro-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-26

all its duties In the conduct Of public
war may be assured.
"WILLIAM MKINLEY.
Executive Mansion. Washington,
April 25. 1898."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14
A REcIMENTAL ELECTION.
OH Omcsss ~ the SIKH Rsehessa-Bsn
n Their Hoacr,

OH Omosss ~ the SIKH RseAossn-Bsll
n 1Aeis Hsacr.
The old officers Of the Sixth regi.
ment, Illinois National Guard, we're
reelected at Moline yesterday as fol.
lows:
Colonel-D. Jack Foster, Chicago.
Lieutenant Colonel-Edward Kit
tilsen. Moline.
Msjor-W. T. Chaunon, Rock Isl-
and.
The election occurred at Masonic
hall where Capt. w. c. Bennett vel
coined the visiting representatives Of
the various companies of whom there
were about forty. At the conclusion
OF the election Col. Foster Was made
the recipient Of . fine saber, pre-.
sented to him by the stat Ulcers of
the regiment. Capt Cairns. Of Chi.
csgo. making the presentation
speech. which was responded to in q
neat little speech BY Col Foster.
The following we're preeent at the
election: Field and staff, Col. D. j.
Foster. Chicago; Lieut. Col. E. Kittil.
sen, Moline; Maj. W. T. Channon.
Rock Island; Msj. D. E. Clarke. Mon
mouth; Maj. w. F. Baldwin. Dixon;
Capt. J. J. Cairns. Chicago: Capt.
John Holt. Moline; Lieut.. F. W. Por.
ter. Galesburg; Lieut. J. H. Showal.
ter. La Noble; Lieut.. L E. Gaylord,
Moline; Company A, Rock leland,
Capt. W. H. McConochie. Lieu.s. L
E. Hemenway, g. w. Flood; Com.
paoy B. Geneseo. Capt. J. W. Keig.
Lieuts. W. A. Warner, James Hi;
Company c. Galesburg. Capt. I. l..
McGirr. Lieuts. C. A. Byloff. d. E.
Smythe; Company D, Abingdon.
Capt. +. W. Latimer. Lieuts. F.
K. Trtvor. L. +. Rssgor; Com.
pany E. Sterling. Capt. W. T.
Laurie, Lieuss. q. B. Dillon. Frank
Wahl; Company F. Moline, Capt F.
J. Clentenin; Lieuts. George Gould,
n. H. Lyos; Company G, Dixon,
Capt. T. l.. McGirr; Lieuts. C. f.
Frisby. H. B. Trowbridge; Company
H. Monmouth. Capt. w. W. Shields
L;susf. A. c. Mcintosh. Ralph Sher.
man; Company I, Morrison, Capt.
". T. Colebsugh; Lieut.. E. Lawtor
Company X, LsMoille, Capt. A. T.
Louteillott.
A ball was given LAST evening o.
Armory hall. this city, BY Company
A. In honor OF the officers Of the
Sixth regiment, who were present.
The majority of those in attendance
at the Moline meeting also partici.
pated In the festivities. The grand
march was led by Col. Jack Foster.
About l96 couples attended the ball.
which was . 6ne success. Bleues
furnished the music.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14
DID NOT GET HIM.
Asylum Superintendent Re.
fuses to Release Thomas
6. Duffy.
ACCUSED NAN ooNFEssEs GUILT,

Da lsrss He b Not Issans and wants %
Come to Rock Island aad stand
Trial fer HIS Cr,ms-Au Iamass CT
the Iadspsaosncs Institltioa Since Lsss
Sergeant NJ. F. Archer and W. p.
Tindall returned last night from In.
dependence, Iowa, without Thomas
c. Duffy. who Is confined in an asy.
lum there, and who 10 wanted By the
Rock Island county authoritie, for
the burning Of the barn OF John Tin
dali. south of Milan, tho 18th Of
last July. Duffy has been An inmate
of the Independence institution since
Nov. %, being sent there from Belle
Plaine. where he was arrested for
drunkenness.
Duffy told the Belle PLANE author.
tiles he wanted to 90 to Rock Island
to answer for crime, the details Of
which he related to them. They
concluded his story was imaginative,
and believing him insane. took the
necessary steps 10 have him
committed. At the asylum Duffy
protested in his sanity, and repeated
the facts as told to the Belle Piaine
officers. He is now In the GONZALES.
cents ward, and the prospects are
that he will soon be liberated Ser.
geant Archer asked that Duffy be
turned over to him at once, but
Supt. Hill refused to release him,
holding that would not be justice to
the patient, whom he believes has
not Jet fully recovered his normal
mental condition. When asked if he
would notify the Rock Island police
q few days prior to his discharge,
'Supt. Hill half promised that he
would. Sergeant Archer thereupon
swore out warrant charging Duffy
with being . fugitive from justice,
and placed it In The hands Of Q deputy
sheriff with Instructions to use Il
should an emergency ariee.
Do1J's Crime.
Duffy was employed by John Tin.
dali previously to the burning Of the
barn, which was destroyed with it's
contents. 1900 bushels Of oats, two
buggiee, one sleigh, seven horses,
seven plows. 50 tons Of hay, and
other agricultural implements, the
total loss being $4,000. Duffy O..
capped on horse which he stole from
Mr.. Tindail. and disposed of it to
Thomas Carney. Of this city. The
country wss searched for him. Var.
ious clues were followed, but all
proved fruitless. except the one
which came from Independence. The
September grand jury returned two
indictments against Duffy, one for
arson and one for larceny. A re.
ward Of $500 was offered for his cap-
ture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14

People overlooked the importancs Of
permanently beneficial effects and
~ere satisfied with transient action
bat now that Il 10 generally known
thss syrup Of Figs will permanently
overcome habitusl constipation. veil.
Informed people will not bay other
lsxativss, which sst for Q time. but
sadly iDjure the system. Buy the
eenuiae. made By the California Zig
syrup Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14

whistling is tabooed in the dressing
rooms Of Q circus That il is an i'll
csnen 10 one Of the superstitions Of the
circus people. Somebody is sure to be
discharged II any ono whistles they
~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14
0ireuls Court.

Ths jury 10 the damage suit for
$500 Of Bepj,min Wslkup. Of Moline,
against Messrs. Williams. Msrrym:n
and Daebelliehn, returned q verdic.
this afternoon, after being oat sircs
yesterday noon. fnipg Merryman
$50 and dischsrging the other two.
At O'Clock yesterday afternoon
the case Of Carl n. Carlson. OF Mo.
line. sgaiDst DR.. W. <. Sloan was
taken up and . jury selected % fol.
lows: G. Seidener, Emil Warnecko,
J. W. Washington. Charles johnson.
George Parks, William Cannon, 10.
seph Dunlap, John Brcquist, Dan
Goodman, Henry Guldenzopi, g. F.
Schwale and N. n. Briggs. The
plaintiff seeks 70 recover s., 600 on
the grounds Of malpractice. Mr.
Carlson, who 10 Q middle aged man.
came to this country from Sweden in
1895. While working on . building
10 Moline. shortly after his arrival
here. he accidentally fell Oh upon .
pile OF stone. thereby sustaining .
fracture Of the right shoulder and
other bruises. DR.. Sloan Vas called
upon to attend him. The PLAINTIFF
arms became sti6 siterward, and he
now AVIS that II Was because OF
negilGence and improper treatment
on the part OF the defendant that IL
90 resulted. and asks the above
amount In conpensation- Dr.. Sloan
contends thst II Was not due to i'm.
proper treatment and the courts will
make the adjustment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14
MARSON 10 IN THE TOLLS.
.. .. 1olisstoD. a Thu City. Cafhges hin
VI FAlssly Obtainiag Moosy.

y. .. Bols9toD, a The City. Cafheeo Him
u rAlssly Obtaining Money.
Fred Msrson, the fake book agent,
is In the county jsil at Davenport.
There are three warrants against
him. with an Interesting prospect of
more Of them. Two of these charge
obtaining money under false pre-.
lenses and are sworn out BY F. s.
Fullerton, Of Rock Island, who
claims to DO out SIS, and William
Ritter, Of Davenport. who invested
$40 in Marson's schemes. On top Of
this Landlord Sommers, OF the Kim.
ball house. is coming In aft Z Q board
bill Of something like $50. which
Marson jumped when he left town.
Tho mans scheme was to hire
agents, Mr.. Fullerton being given a
job ~ with the r. H Wood ward
company. Of Baltimore, while vii.
liam Ritter thought he was hiring
out to the Elliott Publishing com.
pany, Of Chicago. Since leaving
Davenport Marson has been singing
hymns in Camanche and Cordova
He WAS brought to Davenport By
detective Jansen. When lock, d up.
Msrson wanted his bible and sought
c-nsolation in peru.al Of Its pages.
This book together with q gold
sa,ch and "a cents were found on
bis person.
The case will 20 directly before
the grad jury, while the charge OF
hotel jumping will be tried SatuI day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14

whats the price Of these glovesf'
she asked.
"a dollar and seventy-ive cents, "
said the clerk; "but I'm afraid we
haven't any small enough for you. We
can order an extra small size, however. "
"Oh, these will do. I'll take three
pairs "-Chicago Newa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14
More People
in Rock Island

all other arocers more than ever before It has
taken deal Of pains and an immense amount of
energy to show buyers that cash at Shields out.
strips all other inducements, but il has won out,
and that, too, on its merits. Witness the follow.
ing prices:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14
'hE BASE BALL MEETING,
An Effort Bsieg llsas to Establish . Rool
I,1And Team.

an 6nofe beiee 1o0o to Estoollsh ROoh
LlAnd Team.
q. W. Kent, before referred to a.
prominently Interested in Illinois
base ball in the past. Is busy ascer-
tanning what can be done in regard
to establishing . club for the coming
season in Rock Island. He has called
upon q large number of people, and
hnds healthy sentiment in favor Of
the organization Of q team.
1t has therefore been decided to
call . meeting Of all people interested
in the game to occur at the Harper
house Saturday evening from to 8
O'Clock. The meeting is not in
tended for Q few, but for all who
would like to see the city represented
In the base ball world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14

Welsh mothers pat q pair of longs CT
knife In the cradle 10 insure the safo.
~ OF their children. Thesknife ii also
usee fo7 the same purpose IN some parts
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14

More than II. 900, 900 yards Of tweed
ase ussd annually foe clothing the male
populasion q Luodou sloue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-14

Subscribe for TIE ARGUS.
The leader., 1898-08-24
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Mr.. CUTLER Couch pronounced
Cooch) has just become editor OF the
Cornish Magazine.
Mr.. Andrew Lang is writing ro-
nance OF the last century in collabora-
ton with another man.
Munkacsy, whose real name is Lieb,
has been declared insane officially by
a Paris court, and his wife appointed
guardian OF his property.
1t is stated that over 10000 OF the
works of DIR. Claiming have been
given away by the American Unitarian
association In recent years.
Cardinal Steinhuber, project OF the
Congregation of the Index, has under
taken TO revise the condemnation of
books decrced In the last 500 years.
Sir Henry Irving's next Shakes
pearean revival will be Richard H."
which it is asserted has not been pre-
sented in a London theater in 40 years.
Prescott Belknap, q son of the we'll
known rear admiral, was in Nicaragua
when the war broke out, but rs soon
as he could get home he started for
Key West to join the rough riders.
Between the acts at Coquelin's per-
Torrance of "Cyrano de Bergerac" at
the Lyccum theater In London hawk
ers went about among the audience
selling rubber models of the actors
face with the Cyrano nose.
Marion Crawford has forsaken his
usual line of fiction. During the sum
mer he was putting into shape
legendary history of Italy. and per
fecting the plot of romance of the
second crusade, to appear next year.
Prince Robert of Bourbon, ex-duke
of Parma, is now the father of his
eighteenth child, daughter, the ninth
child by bis second wife. All 1S-seven
sons and IL daughters-are living, but
only the eldest. the wife of Ferdinand
Of Bulgaria, now rs years of age, Is
married.
John ID. Morrissey made half mil
lion dollars in two years, by mining
ventures, in Leadville, Col. In 1888, he
strove to augment his fortune by en-
gaging in horsc-racing. At this bust
ness he lost most of his money, and
has just died, pauper, in the poor
house of Leadville.
The leader., 1898-08-24
The BRITISH ARMY AND NAVY

In the reign OF Queen Elizabeth the
ordinary expenses of the navy were
only 10000 a year.
A line soldier in England costs S27j
a year. and even then, says a writer In
Lakewood. he is cfien a mere boy or
an invalid and weakly man.
Last year penalties in 81 eases,
amounting to 100000. were incurred
by constructors for the British navy,
owing TO delays; they we're enforced
in two cases only to the extent OF $500.
The British government is the own
or OF over $4,000 camels. Several thou
sand are used in India TO carry stores
and equipment when companies are
changing quarters by line OF march.
Britain's new naval programme pro-
vides for the building of four addition
al battleships, four cruisersand IL tor
pedo boat destroyers, bringing the to-
tai expenditure for new ships up to
6 100000.
The conditions under which British
sailors and soldiers live are far more
sanitary now than in the past. In 1865
more than II deaths occurred in every
1000 men afloat, while ten years later
the number fell TO 6.s, in 1885 to 81, and
in 1895 to A.. In the army the figures
are not quite so satisfactory.
In the future English army medical
stats are to have military status and
combatant titles. The word surgeon"
will no longer be used. The army med
ical corps will consist Of lieutenants,
captains, majors, lieutenant colonies
and colonies like regimental officers.