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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
PERSONAL POINTS.

". ii. Smith, OF Alpha, is visiting
in the city.
Charles Weber returned to Mime
! apolis last night.
Miss Mary Dooley, of Des Moines.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Andrew
McLees.
William O'Donnal and family left
this morning for Vermont, ILL.,, to visit
| relatives.
Andrew Christensen. Jr., has gone
to Hot Springs. Ark. for the benefit
of his health.
Mrs. George Wittick. Sr.. left this
morning for visit with relatives at
La Crosse, Wis.
Mrs. A. c. Greer and Mrs. l.. ii.
Greer aud family left this morning for
Waukon, Iowa.
A party of delegates arrived last
night over the Milwaukee from Elk
hart, Wis, for the Davenport saen-
| gerfest.
Rev. Alfred ALI, a returned foreign
missionary, will speak at the Free
Swedish mission on Eleventh street
this evening.
| MIR. and Mrs. G. p. Stockhouse are
visiting friends in South Bend. Ind.
They will also make stay at Mack
mae before their return.
| Oscar Schmidt leaves next week for
months trip. He will first take in
Chicago, St. Paul and other cities.
after which he will visit ut the Mar
Gus DAILY ranch in Montana.
Mr.. and Mr.. ii. Dejongh and Miss
Annie Derkman. of Freeport, are
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emil War
necke. Messrs. Dejongh and War
necke are having the seventh joint
celebration of their BIRTHDAYS to-
gether today.
Joe Strauss, who signed with the
Mansfield Ohio, team after the disband-
inc of the Rock Island club. blew into
town Yesterday. He says he got tired
of his new situation. Joe is looking
well, and says he could not stand il il
he felt any better.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
The Weather We May Have
Probably thunderstorms tonight;
Friday. generally fair.
Today's temperature sc.
j M SHERIER, Observer
River Riplets.
The St. Paul went south.

The St. Paul went south.
The Florence +. and Nola X. went
down.
The Ben Hershey came down with
- strings of logs.
The City of Winona and Verne
Swain were in port.
The government boats. Gen. Bar
nard and Lily. came up this morning
The st. Paul went down this morn.
ing, returning to the st. Louis and
keOkuk trade.
The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge ut 6 a. IN. was 800: nj
noon $40; the temperature at noon 81
The water is falling at St. Paul
Red Wing, Reeds Landing. La
Crosse. North .Mct.regor, Dubuque,
Rock Island. Des Moines Rapids and
St. Louis. Only slight changes viii
occur from Dubuque to Rock ISLAND
in the next "a hours.
Capt. John Killeen has determined
to take charge of the packet Dubuque
himself. During all the years tina,
Killeen mastered her as tie Pittsburp
she had only good luck. and he is 90
ing to attempt to Danish the hoodo,
and restore the mascot. The Du
buque will be down Saturday morn
ing as good as ever. No one neet
fear to travel on the Dubuque hereaf
ter with Capt. killeen on the roof
l.. II. Cubberly, one of the old tim,
Diamond 10 captains and clerks, vii
captain the Quincy henceforth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

w. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, Ill.
Chief" says: We won't keeI
house without DIR. Kings New Dis.
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. Experimental with MANY
others, but never got the true rem
edy until we used DIR. Kings New
Discovery. No other remedy ear
take its place in our home. as in it VI,
have certain and sure cure fol
coughs. colds, whooping cough. etc. >
1t is idle to experiment with othcl
remedies. even if they are urged ol
You as just as good As DIR. King
New Discovery. They are not a
good. because this remedy has "A rec
ord of cures and besides is guaran
teed. Ii never fails to satisfy. Tria
bottles free at Harris d Ullemeyer'i
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
Try Aliens Foot-Ea.e,

A powder TO be shaken into the shoes
At this season your feet feel swollen
nervous and hot. and get tired easily
If you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. Ii cool,
the feet and makes walking easy
Cures swollen and sweating feet. bills
tiers and callous spots. Relieves corn'
and bunions of all pain and gives resi-
and comfort. Try it today. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores for 2;
cents. Trial packages free. Address.
Allen S. Olmsted. lie Row. N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
Many People Cannot Drink

Coffee at night. 1t spoils their sleep.
You can drink Grain-O when YOU
please and sleep like a top. For
Grain-O does not stimulate; il nour-
ishes. cheers and feeds. Yet il looks
and tastes like the best coffee. For
nervous persons, young people and
children, Grain-O is the perfect drink.
Made from pure grains. Get pack
age from yoGr grocer today. Try il
in place of coffee. IL and % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
49,
OPENING DAY OF THE RACES
, Yesterdays Events at the Davenport Mile
Track.

Yesterdays Events at the Davenport Mile
Track. 50
The opening day of the Davenport
Mile track Yesterday was marked by
good weather and fine track. All
three races were in straight heats
with results as follows:
The 2:27 class, trotting. purse $500
Minnie Brentwood won, Hillwood
second, Benna Allerton third. Time,
2:17a, 2:17a, 2:17I.
The 2:4O class, trottiDg, purse $500
Royal Rene won, Aggie Medium
second. Daisy ID. third. Time. 2:23i
2:20. 2:22
The $50 class, 3-year-olds. pacing
purse S3OO-Vyzenio won, Sonita r
second, Abbott Hill third. Time, 2:lS
2204, 2:22.
The races continue today tomorrow
and Saturday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

Ten thousand demons gnawing
away at ones vitals couldn't be much
worse than the torture Of itching
piles. Yet there's a cure. Doan' 5
Ointment never fails. For sale by
Marshall 4 Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
A Strong Nation

Consists of strong men and healthy
women, and health and strength de-
pend upon pure, rich blood, which is
given by Hoods Sasaparilla. A ma
ton which takes millions of bottles
of Hoods Sarsaparilla every year is
laying the foundation for health. the
wisdom OF which will surely show
itself in years to come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
Quick Relief for Asthma.

Foley's Honey and Tar is guaran-
teed to give prompt relief in all cases
of asthma. DO not class this with
other medicines that have failed TO
give relief. Give it trial. For sale
by L. ii. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
Ice Cream and Fruit Ices

Ii is not only good to the
taste, but it is nourishing
and acceptable to the invalid,
the children aud grown peo-
Pile. We always carry an as
sortment OF llavors, and we
have nice paper packages
suitable for carrying it home
to the wife or family. There
is nothing that puts as much
TONE to your table as a nice
Brick of lee Cream. Your
guests remember il and are
delighted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

To Cure Consripation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic iOc or &c
II c. c. c. fail to cure. druggists refund moner
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
CoNSur!TA r1oN EpHE,.

NERVOUS DEBILITY Exhaustive
CAlARRi Asthma
Kidney
In ndayshy
less methods Hdocele pau
WoMfN peculiar
We
brain
OUk CREDENTIALS AND TESTIMONIALS
meth
CASES II
% : Sundays 0to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

Hoods Pills are prompt, efficient
always reliable, easy to tafe. easy t.
operate. 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

LNOR RENT-DESK ROOM IN REIDY
H Bros. office. Room Z, Mitchell & Lynde
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

E'OR RENT-THE STORE ROOM AT 1910
- Third avenue Apply V. Dauber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

NvANTED-TWO NICELY FURNISHED
w rooms for l9ht housekeeping. Apply.
a e.. A. ARGUS oitice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

IGOR SALE-NINE-ACRE FRUIT FARM.
~ Al kinds of fruit good buildings; near
town bargain for some one IL taken soon
Gordon IS Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

L,OR RENT ROOMS WITH BOARD IN
IL very central location, at moderate rates.
Inquire at THE ARGUS Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

nor RENT THREE OFFICE ROOMS
~ over ITO Third aEcnue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

NOR RENT-EiGHT-ROOM HOUSE FUR.
II mace heat modern improvements, g2l
Twentieth street Rent. SO, Apply to Hayes
& Clcaveland. Bengston block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
FOR RENT.

L,oR RENT-oFFICE ROOM OVER DAVID
II Dons store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

+. {. Blanks, of Louisville. Tex,
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was.worth $50. 600 to him.
lteured his piles of 10 years standing.
lie advises others to try it. 1t also
cures eczema, skin diseases and OBJ
stinate sores. T. II. Thomas, A. j.
Riess and NJ. +. Bahnsen, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

1 OST-A LADIES HAND SATCUEL
IL containing u sum of money and "a pair of
gold rimlncd SpectarlcS. Finder rctJrn To this
office and be reward. Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
FOR SALE.

EOR SALE SQUARE PIANO. AID
II dress 81 care of ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

1 OST \ BLACK SATIN BELT BETWEEN
- Sixteenth and Twenty-third streets.
Finder return 10 this ofiicc and receive re.
ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

LNOR SA' .E-TWO GOOD BUILDING LOTS
Il Stxi-O feet, near e., n l.. depot, Il
bargain q. iOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

LNOR SALE-A Ss5-ACRE FARM IN ROCK
II Island county; good corn and pasture
land VIII take part trade w ClauSsen. Front
and Ripley street, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

WRITE TO FULTON & YEAGLEY
w Denton, Tex, II you have accounts
notes or judgments VS.. Texas parties that yor
desire seytled or compromised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

LNOR RENT - EIGHT ROOM HOUSE.
II Thirteenth street and Second avenue.
Rent $40 Apply to f. II. Stafford at jackson
a Hurst s ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

NOR RENT RESIDENCE OF "A ROOMS.
II corner Of Nineteenth street and Seventh
avenue with all modern improvements. APP
ply Iicidy Bros
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

IGOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
II of 80 bushels OF over u e.. 20 per tou, de-
hvcrcd G. o. ID. 10 any part OF the city Leay.
orders At Commercial house barber snop, Rccl
Island, or Enos James, Milan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

L'OR RENT-MY NICE s-RO0I RESI-
L cncc, Si5 Tw-nty-second street. with Il
large barn. fruit and shade trees: also NV new
house Twcnty-cighth street aud Sixth ave
nue.. furnace aud clectricli ght and all oonvcn-
iences, are for rent from aug. |. Inquire ~
residence. or Of &. Hans n. Rock Island
Lumber company retail once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

"ANTEDTOTRADE WHATHAVE YOU
w to oier for s. go stock OF goods IN
country ore: Doing good business; proprie-
tor sick and Must sell or trade. Gordon x
Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
WANTED.

WANTED DINING ROOM GIRL AT
w 30j1. Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

ENOR SAIE-CHEtP LOTS IN MMAS-
u tcrs addition. old baseball grounds. These
lots viii he sold from 900 upward; small
amount down. balance on long time at 6 per
cent. Re.dy Bros, room I, Mitchell & Lynde
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

IGOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
II with about 20 did.ren; slides. suitable ful
Hing legal blanks or anv description of papers
In HAT form to be kept In shape for writing
comprehensive index connected. just the
thing for any oficc with contracts, etc, to
hle. Address H. D.. O.. care Of THE ARGrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28
The Present Officers.

The officers who will preside at the
18th annual convention of the Saen-
gerbund of the Northwest National
Saengerbund, on Saturday forenoon.
are the following:
President Moritz Herring, Milwau-
kee.
Vice President and Secretary
thur Josetti, Chicago.
Treasurer-M. +. Nabstedt Daven.
port.
Librarian-John Wunder.
Director-Theo. Rud. Reese.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-28

elk TO Sn PER WEEK SALARY OR
Plc commission. First class statesmen
and SCENTS for our new patented l0-cent con
suners article. Sells at sight in all stores.
Whole sale, one d zen. 10 cents. one gross ri.
Easy to sell retail IN every house \ l0-c n,
article useful for ladies and gentlemen eve V
day. For terms and our sample dozen send =,
cents Ia stamps: for five dozen IL: - dozen -
Sole agents wanted everywhere GottSchalfS
y Sternbers. manufacturers of novelties 6l3
Boston block, Minneapolis, MIN.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
IS A POP FIRST or ALL
Chairman Butler says Aeaner
Thing Than WeyIer Thought OF

MINNEAPOLIS. MINI. Yer III re Fo0N-
list convention here came 70 an end alta
a victory for ths fusion force The state
convention vas set Tor June = ard the
r,fddle-of-the-rosd element who Ssired
an AprsI convention found itself 50 much
in the minority that i made - strUEg!s-
Il xii make an effort 70 coztrol the coa-
veut.on- however.
senator Butler In his speech az tae
mass meeting took q s1ot a. the admin
tstrston- Someone called out. Hos
sbou; the Name he replied. pointing
his finger solszaaiy a. ire iaterrupter. I
don't know box about IL. but Il Ne rad =
truly American Administration know
trst zz would know about il soon-'
View YORK FEB T7.-Rsa- A1uiTaiT. o.
Selfridge retired vas q saloon pzssezgsr
b The s-ea-1s- FuI5a- which arrived lbs
morning from Genoa Admiral Selfr5Es
Ie.t ths flagship saa Frzncisco 81 Gsnoz-
Admiral ssifr1dge arsf heard q IRE Ioss
Of ire hsttieshlp Maine a; quarantine.
he vas greatly shocked and ErseTeG upon
Iearni-z o rEe terrible disaster 70 ne
Czltsd States zzvy ard 10 E-sst loss q,
Hfs. He declined. however. % express az
opinion as % tAe czGse q tie disaster.
Lc-43a. Fe5. 1---s.r WuAaz waite.
dIrsctor a British naval cszs;ructloz-
waea QEesuoo@1 toezy regarding tie lozs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18

OF the Maine. said II was impossible 20
venture theory until the reports Of the
Names officers had been received He
added: English naval officers are wait
ing for the reports with the utmost inter
est. particularly in that il occurred on
board an American ship. In spite OF oc-
casional talk 10 the contrary. England
and America are the very best o; friends"
Savannah. Ga, Feb 17.-Major John R.
Myrick Of Fort vadsworth. y. Y. har-
Dor, here attending the Carter court mar
tai said today he was not surprised al
the explosion on the Maine. saying the
Cincinnati came near suffering a similar
fate in almost exactly the same spot in
1895. her coal igniting from spontaneous
combustion and eating its way almost 20
the compartment for storing explosives.
Havana. Feb. 17.-Contrsry &c the re-
ports current here yesterday. the divers
have not We, made any investigation OF
the wreck. and the general opinion ex-
pressed in Spanish circles is that the ex-
plcsior occurred inside the Maine.
Madrid, Feb. IA Spanish minister.
who declines TO have his name used. said
20 the correspondent OF the Associated
Press here today;
All the official dispatches agree that
the loss of the Maine was due 20 an &C
cident. We keenly regret that the jinGo
element. with palpable bad faith are en-
deavoring TO make capital out Of the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
LETTER MADE A HALF MILLION
Could Have Made still More But
Was Afraid TO.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE Times-Heraid
says that Joseph Letter disposed Of about
5.05s.ol bushels OF May and July wheat in
the pit yesterday. The profits or this por-
ton Of bis line. which IS believed to ag-
gregate - ~. 10 bushels. cash and May
are estimated al 5000. The liquidation
* said 70 have been done through various
commission houses not hitherto recog-
nized asclique brokers. The houses which
have been acting for the Letter people
supported the market on weak spots and
openly sold July on the u2turns-
Il x believed by conservative traders
that the selling was not for the purpose
OF taking profits. but was done TO check
the rapidly advancing tendency o. the
market. L i considered 50 q mastery
move BY vel posted wheat spectators.
as neither domestic nor foreign markets
were keeping pace with n rapid advance
al Chicago. and the natural result would
have been 20 start all the wheat IL the
country - thfs market There vas very
little trading OF the curb. showing ths.
the shorts had 5een pretty vel rGn IL
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18

Chicago. Feb. I7.-Butter-Firm; cream
cries. 1918; diaries, 1191T.
Eggs-Firm: fresh. lie.
Dressed poulery-Quiet; turkeys, sgn;
chickens, 7dS: ducks, 6d71k.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas CITY, Feb. 17.-Whest-Receipts
70 cars: market slow, irregularly lower;
No. ! hard. 81; No. Q s9d91; No. 3, s7i4G
ss1L: No. red. 95G96; No. 2, 93deS: No. 8,
eoGe2; No. spring. s7aSS; No. B sass.
Oats-Active; higher; No. white, 25$t.
Rye-Firm; No. ?, As.
Hay-Steady; unchanged.
Butter-Steady; creamery, R91s; dairy,
l2914c
Eggs-Firmer: 11izc.
ST. LOUIS.
ST Louis. Feb. Receipts-Flour+,
600: wheat, 1000; corn, 81, 600; oats. 100.
Shipments-Flour. 1000; wheat, 5000;
corn. 1000; oats. 9,00N.
Flour-Advancing in sympathy with
wheat; patents. 81 S5G5.0o: straights. A.45Q
$50; clears, $4O914.25; medium, S3.5oa3.75.
wheat-Higher; closing 1c above yester-
day for May. and 15sc up for July. Spot
higher: No. red cash, elevator. 800;
track. s1OOz4; Feb, 800: May, H.0l7s uly
s67s; No. hard cash, "a.
Corn-Futures closed with buyers at the
bottom and &c below yesterday for May.
with July I.c higher. Spot steady; No. ?
cash, 2Sl4; Feb, 2724 May, 2S2s bid; July,
1884, asked.
Oats-Futures dull: steady; spot weak
er; No. cash. elevator, IS: track, q; Feb,
IS: May. 279s asked; July, 24i5; No. white
2SQ2S4.
Rye-Higher; 4alzc bid
Flaxseed-Lower; $I19.
;-fa by
s7OOdl0.Oo.
Butter-ouiet; creamery. 15a1s1a; dairy.
Sql5c.
Egss-Firm; Iec.
Pork-Steady; standard mess. joboing,
s11-12l..
Lard-Nominal; prime. $500; choice, s..
NEW YORK.
New York, Feb. 17.-Flour-Receipts. 10.
GsS barrels: exports. 35.Ie5. Quiet, owing
TO continued strong view of holders.
Wheat-Receipts. 81. 40 bushels; exports,
IL, 29S. Spot steady; Nc. red. SLOTS. OPP
tons closed unsettled al 1d1izc net ad-
vance; foreign houses traded both ways.
The Havana news had no important ef-
feet. No. red. May. $l.0lls.
Corn-Receipts. 121S75 bushels; exports,
lSs. 9S2 Spot easy: No. . 577s62S. Options
closed sc net lower; MAY. BIS
Oats-Receipts. 10000 bushels; exports.
Il. 30S. Spot quiet: No. >. g. Options
closed &c net lower; May, 81
California dried fruits-Apples firm;
other fruits steady. EvaPorated apples,
common. 517&.c per pound: prime wire
tray. sie; wood dried. prime. Sie: choice,
s.: fancy, sd9i2 Prunes. 5GSc per pound.
Apricots Royal 5T7izc per pound; Moor
Park. 9all- Peaches. unpeeIed, SOS cents
per pound; peeled, Ic120c.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
ALASKA BILL REPORTED
Relating 10 Hsm~sfeahs nsd Right
of-Way Fer Rziiras1s

izoss. has rspoTtsz faro-sblY re sasss
bfi. Erzntisz riEht-of-EAy 20 rziirasss
ard sIts71inE re horaszssza laws -
Alassa z3th zrzezdaseHfH rae - ~
senate committee Ths a-ssz1zFzss -
TIE ssnate slznits - forty serss -
arsoszt q are % - fzksz zEiess ~ lsns
Is clsfizet5T Agricultural. fhe os5sct t~snE
% 7-svs-t = r1gnopoiy q any ia1.riezai
- valuable SITES
10 hsza@zfsa6 shsJ lrnsf o. ss-seze ~
re asTlEatios q fss waters - tas terri
tory. Purchase q lane for e4arsriss aae
trzSlzx purposes 49, LE-.sS - sgTtT
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18

acres. The government reserves the right
after twenty years 10 purchase any rail-
road. wagon road or trsmway for it,
actual cash value. The Hanshrcugh
amendment regarding the bonding privi-
lege has been made q part OF the bill
Senator Carter has introduced. and with
q few changes IN language only the CON-
mittee on territories will report. bill for
the government OF Alaska II provides
for charging the powers OF the governor
IN some respects Three courts are estsh-
lished each under a judge holding for four
years. with the usual court officers. The
Judge of the court may appoint United
States commissioners which shall have
the power OF justices Of the peace IN Ore
gou. with jurisdiction over cases up 20
sIoo
Efforts were made to have some resuia-
ton made in the latter oill OF n the right
ef-way bin licensing the sale Of liquor n
the territory. but il Is not provided for IA
either measure.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
GUN WORKS HURRYlNG UP
As II Uncle Sam Had spied Old Mr..
EventuaIities-

Cincinnati. o.. Feb. 1.-THE big Niles
tool works at Hamilton. Ohio. IS turning
out 12-inch mortars for the government
for shipment as early as possible. Two
naval attaches. assigned 10 the ordnance
department. have been at Hamilton en-
gagged In pushing forward the work and
huge ieces OF Ordnancetao inetaoishrdiun
experimenting the construction OF the
huge pieces Of ordnance. Within the past
few days the work has been greatly hast
ened. 10 all appearances. The officials Of
the company deny that any special effort
had been made 10 hasten the work since
the recent war scare. Despite these de-
mails there is every indication that the
work has been hurried and that the naval
officers have been especially busy OF late
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
BOOTH WANTS IT STOPPED
Old General William says War
Rather Than Butrhery.

Cincinnati. Feb. I7-General William
Booth Of the Salvation Army. today said.
The Cuban butchery should stop. Il
should stop IL need be by the inteTven-
hon OF the United States. England i
not Jealous OF America The individual
Englishman would see young America
prosper in peace. do not think that the
fur OF the British lion would rise should
Uncle Sam fight the Dons. The Cuban
war should stop at any cost-and that IS
admitting a great deal for as conservative
an Englishman as I am
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
LIVE STOCK MARKETS
CHICAGO

0HAAEAGO-
Chicago. Feb. I7.-CattIe-Today's cattle
market was & very bad one for sellers.
and sales were slow al weak and declining
prices, the general run OF medium 70 So
called good cattle being about Is cents
lower than at the close of last week.
Cattle good enough 70 fetch $ and upward
were scarce and firm but other kinds were
apt to sell unsatisfactory. Sales were
largely at S425Q5.00. and cattle choice
enough 10 sell for $50 and over were few
and far between. Most Of the stockers
and feeders sold a S3.Sod46o. and no good
feeding cattle could be bought for less
than S25- Gamers were scarce and high
but butchers stock sold 10 to I5c lower
than last week. Cattle from Texas ruled
lower. steers selling 81 S3.-5G45). and
bulls and oxen at S3oo1&.9o- Veal calves
sold AT Si25g6.so chiefly at S625ES.-5.
Hogs-SaIes Of hogs during the morning
were generally 5 cents lower The bulk
OF the offerings crossed the scales at
sS.s7leFA05. hogs selling al an extreme
range Of s. S974. 12i.; while pigs sold large
~ a. SS6513.9o As the dav advanced
hogs showed more activity and strength.
the quality being better than usual. and
part % the decline was recovered
Sheep-Prices averaged about u cents
lower for lambs. Trade was slow az g. %
G35o for inferior sheep. Up 10 &4516fs1.
choice 70 prime focks. fed westerns pre-
dominating and going largely al 81 90
45a. Yesrling sheep brought $45374 q.
and lambs sold slowly a ss50T5.eo. feed
ers bringing so The weakness was felt
more in lambs than IN shee- Handy
weight sheep and lambs sold the best.
ReCsipts-Cattle, 1290g; hogs Il 90; sheep
Il FHn