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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Hon. Elijah A. Morse died in his home
at Canton, Mass, yesterday afternoon,
aged 81 years. .
Within the next two months about
$40, 900, 900 in gold will be shipped from
Dawson City to San Francisco.
Tom CARROLL, of San Francisco, at
Sacramento, Cal, Saturday. threw the
sixteen pound hammer l65 feet.
The Pittsburg district third-pool min
ers have decided to strike for the rate
decided upon at the Chicago conven-
ton.
The entire plant Of the Coffin Box
and Lumber company at Irvington,
Wis, wss destroyed by fire. Loss. $780,,
900.
The race for the grand prix de Paris
was run at Long Champs yesterdayand
was won by Baron de RothSchild's lie
Roi Soleil.
Jesse and Robert Hutchinson, cous-
ins aged IL and IA years, were drowned
while wading In a mill pond at Elroy.
Wis, Saturday.
The referee declared the Everhardt-
Zeigler fight at the Greater New York
Athletic club. New York, Saturday, a
draw in the Twentieth round.
Henry Trutter, Of Clear Lake, and
Charles Anderostock. of Riverton. Ills,
were drowned while bathing in the San
CANON river at Springfield, Ills.
The report Of the condition Of the Illi-
nois national banks under the call of
Comptroller Dawes of May 5 shows a
most favorable condition of affairs.
Professor Stoerck, Of the Greifswald
Germany university, says he expects
European coalition against the United
states to be an outcome of the present
war.
The wrestling contest for the cham
pionship between Charles Wittmer, of
| Cincinnati, and Yousoef, the Terrible
| Turk" at Cincinnati, was stopped by
| the police.
Two men named Welsh and Curtis,
living at Steubenville. Wis. ate OF
| some wild roots which they pulled from
| the ground and died within two hours
| afterwards.
| Two members of the Lyceum club al
| Madrid made a wager of $4,000 as to
| the whereabouts Of Admiral Cervera's s
| squadron, one betting that 1t is in Gu
ban waters and the other that it is en-
route for the Philippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
His .Remains" Are in the Navy.

San Francisco, June 6.-For several
days friends of Ernest L. Baker, said
to be q SOD of the mayor of Geneva,
O.. have been searching for his sup
posed remains at the morgue, letters
alleged to nave been written by him
having been received announcing his
intention to commit suicide. The rec
ords of the recruiting office, however,
show that on May 20 Baker enlisted in
the naval service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Took Their Lives in Their Hands.

Tampa, Ila. June 6.-By an act of
heroism Saturday Lieutenant Parker,
who is in charge of the old club house
on Lafayet street near the bridge,
which is being used by the government
as a storehouse. and Thomas McGee,
a veteran of the civil war. prevented
what might have been a calamity.
These two men picked Up a box of
ammunition which in some mysterious
manner caught fire and needless Of the
danger carried ii to the river some
distance away and threw il in the river.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Iondon Opfnfon of the Feat,

London. June 6.-The Daily Telegraph
SAYS: THE sinking of the Merrimac
was a feat of undeniable merit, intelli-
gently planned and valiantly executed"
The Standard says: The volunteers
who undertook this dangerous work did
q plucky thing and may be congratu-
lated on having escaped with their
lives"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
When You Take Your Vacation

the most necessary article to have
with You (after your pocket book is
a bottle of Foley's Collie Cure. 1t is
an absolute prevention or cure of all
arrangements of the bowels caused by
a change of water You are likely to
need it, For sale by T. I'll. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Ties Up $4,000. 900 In Property.

Elmira, n. Y, June Ga. Weston &,
Co.. bankers at Painted Post, n. Y,
and the Weston Engine company have
made a general assignment. Enterprises
at North Tonawanda. n. Y: Manis-
etique, Mich; Ottawa, Ont, and Cover
neur. controlled by A. Weston may be
involved. tying up from two TO five
million dollars worth of property.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents Il bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Milwaukee Commission Firm Assigns

Milwaukee, June 6.-The Krull and
Volger company. has made an assign
ment to Herman Segnitz. The assignee
filed bond of $4,000. signed by the
National Surety company. The firm has
beeen doing a grain commission busi-
ness for many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Not the Terror That wa. sunk,
SPANISH REPULsE IN PHILIPPINES.
Admiral Dewey Reports Insurgents
Victorious.

Admiral Dewey Reports Insurgents
Victorious.
Washington. June 6.-The navy
department says Dewey reports that
the insurgents won several important
victories over the Spaniards in Cavite
province, and have taken 80 officers
and 800 men as prisoners.
Sampson is arranging with Ger
vera for Hobson's 5 and party exchange.
The War Revenue Bill.
Washington. June 6.-By vote of
l37 To 106 the war revenue measure
has been sent Immediately to a con-
ference by the house.
The senate passed the urgent de-
fciency bill.
spain's Last Grand Blum.
Paris. June 6.-The Temps Madrid
special says the minister of finance
has submitted to the cabinet arrange
ments for new loan of billion pes
atas to he advanced by the Bank of
Spain without the assistance of for
eign capital.
All Are Wen in Chattanooga. q
Chattanooga. June 6.-Ten thous-
and men of the lst division and 3rd
corps participated in y ombattle to-
day. All the officers from Gen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Death Of Another Illinois Volunteer.

Chickamauga Park, Ca, June g.
Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Sem, as
sistant surgeon Of the volunteer army,
has been assigned to the new hospital,
the old Chickamauga Park hotel, here
after to be known as the Letter Military
hospital. James II. Monroe. of Chicago.
was here Saturday representing Mrs.
Letter, and paid TO theDurham Railroad
company $4,000 for the property. Burt
H. Lindell. private, company H, Third
Illinois, of Rockford. died at the division
hospital of pneumonia Sergeant Rob-
ert Dyer, company I, Third Illinois, Of
Aurora, is lying at the point of death
at the division hospital with pneumonia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
COMBAT ON THE SEA
Reported to Have Taken Place
Off the Northwest Coast
of Hayti.
DOESN'T READ LIKE THE TRUTH.
Because Our Ships Are Reported to
Have "Withdrawn"-No De-
tails Of the Fight.

Spain's Cadiz Fleet Perhaps and the Amer
Route to Cuba, Sure-One of Our Trans
ports Passes Mole st. Nicholas-Lieut.
Carranza, Spanish Navy, Doesn't Make a
Successful Spy Bureau Manager-Death
of Capt. Gridley.
London, June "a dispatch to The
Daily Telegraph from Gibraltar says:
THE Cadiz reserve squadron is now a
week out and bound for Cuba"
Cape Haytien, Hay:i, June 6.-[Copy-
right, 1898, by the Associated Press. i
Adyiees from Mole St. Nicholas say that
Saturday, some distance off Jean Rabel.
a seaport on the northwest coast Of
Hayti half way between Port de Paix
and Mole st. Nicholas, a combat took
place between three Spanish and four
American warships. The American
ships are said to have withdrawn from
the combat. One Of the Spanish war
ships entered the harbor Of Jean Rabel
foF water The officers of the ships ly-
Ing at Mole st. Nicholas were extreme
ly reticent. Jean Rabel is an insignifl-
cant seaport and there is no telegraphic
station there. 1t is thought possible
that the Spanish ships encountered
were the vanguard Of the Cadiz fleet.
The names Of the American ships are
not ascertained; but it is believed here
that they were probably scouts.
Troop Ship Reported En- Route.
New York, June 6.-The Journal has
the following copyright special from
Cape Haytien dated June S: THE tor
pedo boat destroyer Mayfiower arrived
at Mole st. Nicholas today conveying
ing the troop ship Resolute, formerly
the Yorktown. AS soon as Commander
Mackenzie had forwarded dispatches to
Washington the Maytlower left with
her consort. AS the Mayfiower is the
most heavily armed as well as the
speediest of the large yachts bought by
the government II is supposed that the
expedition in her charge is bound for
Santiago, and that its Importance made
it necessary to furnish a protector able
to cope with any Spanish gunboat that
might be tempted to try to capture the
rich prize"
Cape Haytien, Hayti, June 6.-[Copy-
right, 1898, by the Associated Press /
The United States troop ship Resolute,
formerly the Yorktown, under convoy
of the torpedo boat destroyer May
flower arrived of MoIa 81 NinboIoo Voc
terday and departed shortly after
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
China's New Capital,

London. June 6.-The Globe learns
from a reliable source that it has been
decided to make Stun Flu Capital of
the province of Shon SD the capital
of the Chinese empire in place of Pc
kin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06

Brooke down, are congratulatlng
themselves on the perfect success of
the sanitary precautions and rss
markable healthfulness of the euaen
and excellent appearance of the
camps.
Now, England, Show Your Fairness.
London, June 6.-Ambassador Hay
presented the foreign office today with
evidence that Spanish officials are
making Canada base of operations
and protested against its continuance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06

patcn from Fort Antonio says: "A ves-
sci that has arrived here from Santiago
de Cuba reports that the Americans
sunk on Friday night the Spanish tor
pedo boat destroyer Terror"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Gen. King Start. for Hi. Post.

Milwaukee. June s.-Brigadier Gen.
eral Charles King left Saturday night
for San Francisco, where he will report
to General Merritt. The parting CT
General King from Governor Scofield
was a pathetic scene. They met by
accident on the street. in front of one
of the banks. and taking the governors s
hand General King thanked him for
having interceded at Washington in ia
vor of his promotion, to which inter-
cession IL was mainly due.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Significant Fact Causes q Murder.

Mcpherson, Kan, June 6.-John Wet
tangale, a farmer living near Rox-
bury. Mcpherson county, shot his wife
to death and committed suicide. Wet
tangale vent to Germany in the fall of
1895. and when he returned a few days
ago he found his wife carrying in arms
a baby but e. few weeks old. This fac;
is supposed TO be the cause Of the
fra cedy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
A LYNcHING IN MISSOURI.

Killing of an Oficer on a Mississippi River
Excursion Results in Mob Law.
Clarksville Mo. June 6.-During a
free fight on an excursion boat from
Quincy and Hannibal yesterday, City
Marshal Mclean was killed. A posse
of citizens arrested Sam and Curtis
Young, Barth and Charles Taylor, all
colored. and took them to Jail. Dur
ing the night the Youngs were
lynched. 1t is feared the Taylors will
suffer the same fate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Disastrous Break of q Dam.

Milwaukee, June "a Journal special
from Grantsburg, Wis. says the dam Of
the Hickerson Milling company, on
Wood river, broke Saturday. causing I
great flood. The water is the highest
in thirty years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Gave the Iowa Boys Lunch.

Omaha. June 6.-Two battalions OF
the Fifty-first Iowa volunteer infantry
passed through here yesterday on their
way to San Francisco. The boys were
provided with a bountiful lunch by the
citizens of Council Bluffs. where a ten
minute stop was made. The train did
not stop in Omaha.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Russell Harrison on Lees staff.

Jacksonville. Fla, June 6.-Mator
General Fitzhugh Lee has appointed
on his staff Russell Harrison, son of
eX-President Harrison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
DIscredits the Cape Hnytien story.

Washington, June 6.-The situation
at Santiago is such. in the opinion of
the officials here. that no startling de-
velopments are to be expected immedi-
ately and the next news that is to be
looked for from that quarter is Of the
arrival of troops. As far as can be
gathered in spite of all reports to the
contrary, these troops have not yet
started. and the naval officials are i'm g.
patiently awaiting for the movement.
1t is possible that small advance de-
tachmcnt has gone forward, but it is
felt here that even that. composed of
an engineer battalion wit siege train.
is lying off Key West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or &C.
II c. G. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Vow, England, Show Your Fairness.
AS 1T WAS REPORTED 10 MADRID.
Dons DO Not Seem to See 1t the Way 1t Is
Seen Here.

DOns DO Not Seem TO See 1t the Way 1t Is
Seen Here.
Madrid. June 6.-The minister Of ma
rine, Captain Aunon, went to the palace
Saturday and read to the queen regent
an official dispatch on the subject of the
recent fight at Santiago de Cuba, the
text of VIII h is as follows: .'At 3
o'clock on Friday morning one of the
enemys large cruisers aid an auxiliary
cruiser attempted to force an entrance
into the harbor of Santiago de Cuba
They surprised the scouts guarding the
entrance. but the artillery Of Fort
Moro. the guns of the cruiser Reina
Mercedes, a battery from the Reina
Mercedes which had been placed in the
Socapa fort, a torpedo boat destroyer
and a torpedo boat opened fire on the
enemy.
THE American cruiser, the Merrimac,
was sunk by our vessels and torpedoes,
and the large American cruiser was re-
pulsed at the entrance to the channel.
The Reina Mercedes captured one lieu
tenant and seven sailors Of the Merri-
mac. The fate of the rest of the crew
is not known" TIE queen regent, it is
announced here, has ordered that a
message OF congratulation be tele-
graphed to the defenders of Santiago
de Cuba" The minis er of marine later
in the day said the wreck Of the Mer-
rimac would not interfere with the
navigation at the entrance of the har-
Dor, and he added that the coal on board
the Merrimac can be recovered and
used by the Spanards.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
spanish Torpedo Boat Sunk.

Kingston, Jamaica, June ,s-[Copy-
right. by the. Associated Press. IA dis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, 25 and SO cents. Reiss
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
DEAD SHOT FROM THE OREGON.
Big Pacific BattIeship said to Have Sunk
the Furor.

the Furor.
Kingston June 6.-Ncws was re-
ccivcd here today confirming the re-
port from Port Antonio of the sinking
of the Spanish topedo boat destroyer
Furor by the battleship Oregon. The
Oregon discovered the craft sneaking
along the shore in the direction of
Santiago. The Furor improperly an
svered the signals when the Oregon
opened fire. A 13-inc,- Nell landed
amidships and she sunk with all
hands.
Not the Terror That Was sunk,
Mole, st. Nicholas, June 6.-Ad-
vices today from the flagship New
York say there is no truth in the Port
Antonio report that the Oregon sunk
the Terror.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06

Americas greatest medicine is
Hoods SarsapaTilla, which cures
when all other preparations fail to do
any good whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-06
Hobson Is the Hero at Washington.

Washington, June 6.-From early Sat-
urday morning when the first news
paper appeared on the street containing
the brief statement of the sinking OF
the Merrimac in Santiago harbor the
officials Of the navy department awaited
with Intense interest official confirma-
ton and explanation from Admiral
Sampson. In the afternoon the story
came. lacking in detail, it is true. but
giving in rough outlines a sketch Of
American heroism that will live through
generations to come. There is no doubt
that the name Hobson is destined to
be bracketed with that Of Cushing
among naval heroes. and 1t was the
opinion Of the majority of officers who
scanned the account of the sinking of
the Merrimac that the exploit surpassed
in brilliancy and as an exhibition of
cool daring Cushing's famous attack
upon the ram Albemerle.
Evening journal., 1898-04-04
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Missouri Populists have decided to
hold their state convention in st. Louis
July z.
The billiard championship match be-
tween Ives and schaefer was won by
the former.
Sixty thousand men have been thrown
out Of employment by the labor dispute
in the Welsh collieries.
The decree issued against Iona Bar
rison in Germany has been made to In
clude all the harrison sisters.
Z. j. Ward. business manager OF The
Iconoclast, has been arrested. charged
with completely in the murder Of I. T..
Davis who shot Editor Brann.
John Jones has been arrested in Chi
cago for the murder OF Jennie Cramer
in New Haven. The police had been
looking for him several months.
The steamship Alameda. from Sydney
is due at San Francisco with 1000. .OOC
IN gold, bringing the total shipment
from Australia since last fall up to SIS,
500, 000
The cargo Of the city OF Macon Ocean
Steamship company, from Savannah foI
New York. was destroyed by fire yes.
terday morning of Tyhee. Ga. ship un.
injured.
Evening journal., 1898-04-04
NEW BEDFORD srRlke.
Twelfth Week Begins with Conditions
Practically Unchanged.

Practically Unchanged.
NEW BEDFORD. Mass. April A.
The longest strike in the history Of New
Bedford cotton mills is now on. and
yesterday saw the beginning OF the
twelfth week OF strife between capital
and labor with no suggestion or hint
when the present struggle win end. The
talk that the mill gates win be opened
April is not given much weight. al
though the mails at the south end have
been rushing repairs on machinery. The
collections by the strike council are
smaller this week than last.
Tomorrowwill begin the national con-
vention of mule spinners. The session
Is to be held in Boston, and among the
matters 70 be discussed is the present
textile strike. IL may be that the sug-
gestion Of two months ago. that all the
mills in New England be shut down. will
again be taken up for discussion.
Mrs. Harriet Pickering declares that
the defeat of her fines bin was due 20
the labor leaders. They beat il TO
DEATH" she said, "and no one else is 70
blame for it,"
Evening journal., 1898-04-04
Eirhtnnn I.nst M Sen

LOWEsTOFT. England. April At
is confirmed that it was the German
steamer Magnet. from Pomaron March c
for Stettin, that was sunk on March iG
In collision of Gabbard lightship with
the British bark British Princess. Cap
tain Scott. from Leith for Liverpool
The brother Of the Magnets captain has
arrived here and identified wreclage
wedged I'm the bows Of the British Prin.
cess. which was towed into Lowestofi
harbor March is with her bows stove
and her forepeah full OF water. Tn,
captains brother reports also that IN,
Magnet sank almost Immediately and
that 1s OF her company We're drowned.
Evening journal., 1898-04-04
o,er 40 IInndrea Renortea I1nled.

ST. LOUIS. April A special to The
Republic from Girard. Ills, says A
telephone message has been received
here from Shawneetown, Ills. saying
that the levee above the city has bro
ken and the city is inundated. The wa
ter has backed up for five miles and
rushed down upon the city like a tidal
wave After the message was received
telephone and telegraph communication
With ShawneetOwn was suddenly cut
Off, which tends TO confirm the report
Nothing more has been learned. IL IS
rumored that over 900 lives were lost,
although It is believed this estimate is
too high.
Evening journal., 1898-04-04
balloons to the Front.

DENVER, April 4.-The balloon
equipment at Fort Logan and several
carloads OF camp equipage from the
same post have been started east. Five
cars win be sent throsrgh TO Fort Wads-
worth, at the entrance Of New York
harbor. Sergeant Ivy Baldwin. the
practical balloon man at the post, eX-
poets to follow the balloon outfit. which
Includes not only the signal balloon
made by him, but the balloon wagon
four tube wagons and the paraphernalia
for generating gas. The camp equipage
includes tents, army stoves and bag
gage used by men on campaign.
Evening journal., 1898-04-04
Il HUNG CHANG In IT
Charges Of Bribery Made
Against Chinese Officials.
TSUNC-LI-YAMEN IN RUSSIA'S PAY?
Emperor Asked 60 DePose the Aged
statesman-chsnese Have No Port Tor
Their Five warships British
Squadron Makes Move.

SHANGHAI, April Alt is announced
that a person of the highest rank has
memorialized the emperor in the most
vigorous language, accusing the whole
tsung-li-yamen (Chinese foreign ofiice)
Of being in the pay of Russia. He as
serts that Russia expended 1000O,000
taels in bribery during the recent nego-
tiations regarding the cession of Port
Arthur and Ta-lien-wan, etc. and
claims that Ii Hung Changes share was
100000 taels. Thereupon the person.
age referred to demands a full investi-
cation and asks that Ii Hung Chang be
beheaded IL the accusations are proven,
the memorializer Offering to be executed
himself If his charges are not sustained.
The Chinese complain bitterly of the
fact that they do not possess a war port
FOR the Ave warships which are being
built for them abroad and which are
due to arrive in Chinese waters this
summer Unless Wei-hai-wei occu-
pied by the Japanese. is evacuated,
which is doubtful the Chinese have no
place in which to receive their new war
ships.
The Russians have permitted two
British gunbOats to enter and leave Port
Arthur freely. The British first class
cruiser Grafton, flagship of Rear Ad-
miral c. p. Fitzgerald. second in COM
mand on the China station. and the first
class cruiser Powerful, the armored
cruiser Narcissus. the second class
cruiser Rainbow and other vessels of
the squadron left Chefoo on Saturday.
| Their destination is unknown, but is
/ reported to be Chemulpo, the port Of
Seoul, capital of Korea.
The movements Of the warships excite
the greatest interest among foreigners
here. 1t is supposed they viii make a
demonstration. possibly in support OF
| some British demands for concessions.
Evening journal., 1898-04-04
LINCOLN REPUBLICAN CLUB
ABOUT 100 MEMBERS WE'RE PRES
ENT AND PLANS DISCUSSED AT
LENGTH

ABOUT 100 MEMBERS WE'RE PRES
ENT AND PLANS DISCUSSED AT
LENGTH.
A well attended and q we'll regulated
meeting was that OF the Lincoln Repub-
iicau club, which took place Saturday
in the clubs headquarters, No. sos
King street. In every room Of the
building sat small groups OF politicians
discussing the future welfare of the or
eanization but politics did not receive
an the attention, as the roster Of the
club contains the names Of several old
war veterans, and these INDUCED in
The present crisis between the United
States and Spain.
The meeting was the most en-
tbusiastic of any yet held by the club.
There were about 100 members pres
net and the plans as outlined by the
several committees having the constitu-
lion and bylaws under consideration
we're discussed at length. All of the
committees reported progress, ana lht
permanent organization OF the ciuo Wai
deferred until this week.
Who presided over the meeting coulC
not be learned, Journal man, who callet
at the club house being INFORMED o.
one of the members that matters wer
private. and no information regarding
the plans Of the club, would be giyel
out until the permanent organization
| shall be effected.
The new club has a membership o
! i73 Republicans. When it becomes nm
ally established, invitations will be sen
all Republicans in the state askinl
them to join the organization. The olu
Ia not a factional one The committe
which is compiling the constitution wi
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