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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
DEPARTMENT HEARS FROM DEWEY
German Man-of-War stands OF the Natives
but Dewey Does the Job

Washington. July 1.-THE navy de-
vartmeRt has received from Admiral
Dewey tke follow .ng dispatch. 'Agu:n-
aldo informs me his troops h.y. taken
all OF Sub!c bay except Isla Grande,
which he was prevented from taking by
the German man-of-war Irene. On
July the Raleigh and Concord went
there; they took the island ard about
1900 men. with arms and ammunition.
No resistance. Thu Irene retired from
the boy on Their arrival. | shall send
the Boston to Cape Engano about July
l6 to second army detachment 1t is
not practicable to send to Guam. No
Transport vessels available.
[Signedl DEWEY"
Good news again from Dewey. In fact
it is beginning to lie remarked that
that officer is usually able. to make
felicitous reports. The adminisS Sation
IS very much pleased with the raiiness
shown by the admiral in meeting the
grave issue presented to him at Subic
hay and reported in the above dispatch
Naval officers. too. We're not a little
g: lifted at the retireme nj OF the Ger
man cruiser lreEe after the appearance
cf the Raleigh ana Con, o. Il. i C9mpari-
Son Of the ships shows that the Irene
was much the superior Cf either Cf the
two American vessels. and in tonnage
Nas almost as large a tie IA a'CiGh ami
Concord together. FIem this Il is IN
ferred that the retirement Of the irene
was from motives Of general policy,
rather than from any indisposition to
try conclusions with the two American
ships.
The Irene Is a protected cruiser, built
Of steel. with three screws. two tunnels
and two military masts; 1 fO9 tons; her
protected deck is OF steel three inches
thick. Her armament consists Of four
teen 6-inch guns. eight one-pounders,
four TORPEDO tubes. and one torpedo
vedette boat. Together the two Amer
ican boats have about forty guns. In
armCr the German ship was much
stronger than the Americans, but in
guns the Americans had the advantage
in number and general effectiveness.
In official quarters here there ap-
pears TO be no disp, ton to Ioek upon
the action Of the Irene as menace
! which will require explanation. II was
thought at first that this first outward
show of force on the part of the Ger
! man ships might lead to an inquiry by
this government as to the purposes OF
Germany. Thus far. however. there is
no disposition TO maxi such inquiry. or
TO attach serious import to the incident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14
Terms Of Surrender.

The Spanish forces involved in the capuaOn Santiago will
be taken back Spain American vessels unless there
pledge
problems which is to lie tackled by the commissioners
capiulation, direction
The approved
they made known result
the shipment Of Spanish troops to Spain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-14

Garretson will command the Cabana
troops.
The herald., 1898-04-27

The Paris is due at New York Friday morn
ing, and the new cruiser Topeka is ex-
pected to arrive here this week.
The cruisers Minneapolis and Columbia
are cruising along the New England coast.
1t may be the purpose to keep them in the
coast defense service or they may be going
to meet the Paris and Topeka. The New
Orleans and San Francisco are at the
Brooklyn navy yard, practically ready for
sea. 1t is reported from Key West that
the torpedo boat Cushing has returned to
the port disabled, and will remain there
for the next month or six weeks under
going extensive repairs. It appears that
her starboard engine was totally wrecked
by the enormous strain thrown upon 1t by
suddenly reversing and going ahead at full
speed during the maneuvers near Havana.
The auxiliary cruiser st. Louis is ready for
use, and Is awaiting orders. The Harvard,
formerly the New York, Is taking on coal.
The st. Paul is being transferred into a
cruiser at Philadelphia. The New York
agent Of the Hamburg American line de-
MES that the negotiations for the purchase
of the Fuerst Bismarck and Columbia, now
in this port, have been concluded, but 1t is
believed that the boats will be addeGto the
auxiliary fleet.
The Times tomorrow will say: 1.-THE ru-
NOR that the steamship Fuerst Bismarck
has been purchased by the United States
government was denied absolutely by Emil
Boaz, the American agent Of the line, who
stated, however. that the vessel was still
for sale to the government
The herald., 1898-04-27
West Coast Defense

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.-The con-
centration of the heavy artillery batteries
stationed near San. Francisco will begin
Immediately. General orders to this eft.
feet were issued yesterday morning, and
in pursuance thereof Battery E of Fort
Mason. Battery G at Angel Island, and
one Of the two batteries at Alcatraz, will
move not later than tomorrow morning to
Fort Point, to join the three batteries
already a that place. The three remain
ing batteries Of the Third Artillery are at
Fort Baker, San Diego and Alcatraz. At
the latter point one battery will remain
to act as guard for the convict soldiers
The army and navy officers in this city
have sent to Washington message point
ing out the necessity of the immediate es-
tablishment Of system Of coast patrol,
so that the presence of a hostile vessel in
California waters may at once be made
known. The necessity Of laying a tele-
graph cable to the Farallone Islands,
thirty miles west Of this city, has also
been urged upon the Government off,
Infantry, now commandant of the cadets
at the State University, has been refused
permission to join the army at the front In
dispatch, which says his services may
be needed here.
Two hundred and fifty students Of STAN
ford University will offer their services
to the National Government.
The herald., 1898-04-27

be secretary of state vice John Sherman,
resigned. and John B. Moore, New York,
assistant secretary of state vice William
r. Day.
Panama Captured
KEY WEST. April 26.-11:15 am.-The
light house tender Mangrove. now armed
with two six-pounders, has captured the
big Ceballos liner Panama, Spanish
auxiliary cruiser.
Neutrality Proclamations
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Many British
colonies have notified the United States
that neutrality has been proclaimed dur
ing the war between the United States and
Spain
The Paris Is Safe
QUEENSTOWN. April I'll a.m.-The
steamer Majestic reports passing an
American liner, presumably the Paris
Monday morning in latitude 1850; longi-
tude 290S.
italian Red Cross
ROME, April 26.-The italian Red Cross
society has offered its services with its
paraphernalia to the Red Cross societies
of the United States and Spain.
Commander Elmer Dead
NEW YORK, April 26.-Comamnder
Horace Elmer. until recently commander
of the mosquito fleet and who was recently
retired because Of i'll health, relieved by
Admiral Eerben, died at the Mansion
house in Brooklyn at 5:2O o'clock this after.
noon.
Preparing to Land
KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 26.-Lieu.
tenant Andrew 8. Rowen, United States
army, has landed on the coast of Cuba neal
Santiago from an open boat, accompanied
by Cuban guides. He is on his way tc
General Garcia's camp as representative
Of the war department to arrange for land.
ing of United States troops in eastern
Cuba, General Garcia covering the land
ing.
Coast Defense
NEAH BAY, WASH, April 26.-Tht
United States coast defense vessel Monad
mock arrived here from San Francisco to
day.
Parnellite Sympathy
LONDON, April 26.-The -Parnellites
today adopted resolution expressing
The herald., 1898-04-27
ALASKAN LAWS
Outlined in a Bill Now Ready for
Passage

faSSdS0
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The Lacey
general Alaskan bill, which has been pend
ing for some months, was agreed on in
conference today and will be reported back
to both houses tomorrow. An effort will
be made to secure an immediate vote in
the house. As agreed on the bill, among
other things, confirms the 16O acre pur-
chases of land for cannery and other pur-
poses under the act Of 1891; reduces the
homesteads to GO acres; creates commits
sion to settle the North Atlantic fishery
question; authorizes purchases of so acres
for future trading, canning and other uses;
reserves in the shore lines Of streams,
bays and the ocean every alternate so rods;
provides for wagon ways, tramways and
trial tramway, in addition to railroads;
ratihes and approves surveys and con-
struction heretofore commenced; gives 40
acres for every terminal and junction
point at H.25 per acre; authorizes the pres
ident to create additional land offices and
land districts and reserves the Annette
Pribyloff islands and the islands occupied
for propa cation Of foxes.
The homestead clause extends to the dis.
trict of Alaska, under interior department
regulations, the homestead laws of the
United States and incident rights, includ-
ing that to enter surveyed or unsurveyed
lands under the law relating to the ac-
quisition of title through soldiers addi-
tional homestead rights.
Section 13 is amended to accord to native
born citizens of Canada in Alaska the
same mining rights and privileges accord.
ed to citizens of the United tSates in Brit.
fSh Columbia and tba fnr
but no greater rights than United States
citizens or those declaring intention to be.
come so may enjoy in Alaska.
The herald., 1898-04-27
RATES BY RAIL
Fixing the Rates to Be Charged the
GoVerumeut

CHICAGO, April 26-The executive COM
mittee of the Western Passenger associa-
tion met today for the purpose of estab-
fishing a rate to be charged the govern
ment for the transportation of troops.
There was general feeling that the rate
should be two cents per mile, as that was
what was paid by the government during
the civil war. However, the point was
made that the roads have been charging
the different states one cent per mile for
transporting the state troops to their ma
tional encampments, and it was thought
that 1t might have an unpatrotic appear
ance If the roads, now that war has been
declared, should charge more than this for
carrying the troops to the front. The mat
ter was finally got around by the suggestion
that one cent should be charged for car
rying the troops to their various rendez-
vous, and two cents from there to the
front. The general meeting of the asso-
citation tomorrow will settle the question
the committee simply making recommen-
datiOn.
The herald., 1898-04-27
SAMPSON CAUTIONED

. WASHINGTON. April 2s-(Special q
to The Herald) The cabinet in Z
structed Secretary Long today again Z
to caution Admiral Sampson to keep Z
. out Of range Of the Cuban shore bat Z
. teries. 1t will be pointed out to Ad- Z
. miral Sampson in cipher dispatches I
that the apparently bad marksman- I
ship Of the Spanish gunners as indi- Z
Gated during the last two or three Z
days might be pretended incapacity I
for the purpose Of drawing the cruis- I
ers and battleships nearer to the forts. I
. The cabinet agreed that no American I
ship should be lost through bonn I
bardment Of Havana until after the I
prospective naval engagement with I
. the Spanish flotilla is concluded. I
eoeoeeeooooOO . . . . . Q . Z
The herald., 1898-04-27
OF THE WAR
SHOWING THE PROGRESS OF THE
CONFLICT
Brief Mention by Associated Press
Correspondents Of Events Bearing
on the War Situation

LONDON, April 26.-The royal decree
proclaiming neutrality was printed in the
London Gazette this morning.
Torpedo Boat Somers at Falmouth
FALMOUTH, England, April 26.-The
United States torpedo boat Somers, in view
of the neutrality decree, must not leave
this port. A British torpedo boat has ta-
ken up position near her.
Cruiser Columbia Has Sailed
NEWPORT, r. l., April 2e-The United
States cruiser Columbia sailed from this
port at $3.50 am. Her destination is not
known.
Blanco Doesn't Need Warships
HAVANA, April 26.-Captain-G General
Blanco has cabled to Madrid that he can
defend Havana without the aid of war;
ships. ..bt4t
Philippine Island Revolt ,E
HONG KONG. April 26.-The Philippine
Manila and a massacre of spaniards is
feared.
Spain Regrets the Necessity Of War
MADRID, April 2s.-2:4O p.m.-The Span
ish government has sent circular to the
powers regretting the "hard necessity OF
being compelled to appeal to force of arms
in order to repel the scandalous aggression
Of the United States" etc.
Secretary Long Denies the Report
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Seoretary
Long today authorized an emphatic de-
nial Of the reports current today that ad.
vices have been received that Moro Castle
fired on the fleet and 1t had replied.
Thirty Days Notice
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The president
by proclamation has allowed Spanish ves-
sells in United States waters until May 31st
The herald., 1898-04-27
SUCCEEDS SHERMAN
Judge Day Confirmed as Secretary of
State

WASHINGTON. April 26-The presi-
dent nominated William r. Day of Ohio
secretary of state, vice John Sherman,
resigned, and John r. Moore of New York
assistant secretary Of state, vice William
r. Day.
The senate committee on foreign rela-
tions agreed unanimously to favorable
report on the nomination of Secretary
Day, and he was later in the day con-
firmed.
The following note was written today by
the president in reply to the letter of Mr..
Sherman, rendering his resignation as Sec
retary of state.
Hon. John Sherman, Secretary of State:
Dear Sir-Your letter of the 25th instant
rendering your resignation of the office of
Secretary of state, has been received, and
the resignation is accepted.
l cannot let this occasion pass without
congratulating you upon your useful and
distinguished career, covering a period of
nearly half a century in the public service
and filled with exceptional honor and sue
cess. 'tra'
Your great labor has added to the lustre
of American craftsmanship, and will al
ways be gratefully remembered by your
fellow countrymen.
With cordial good wishes, very truly
yours, WILLIAM MKINLEY.
The herald., 1898-04-27


sary. If, when man feels out Of sorts and
from biliousness or indigestion, he will
take the right remedy, he can always keep
himself in good health.
Many serious illnesses have their incep~
tion in indigestion or in an inactive liver.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is .
sure, safe, speedy and permanent cure for
all disorders Of the digestion. 1t also cures
all of the maladies that have their incep-
ton in these disorders. 1t Is prompt cure
for giddiness, sick headache, pain in tho
stomach, fillinees and swelling after meals,
dizziness and drowsiness cold chills, flush.
ings of heat, loss of appetite, shortness Of
breath, blotches on the skin, disturbed
sleep, frightful dreams and nervous and
trembling sensations. 1t makes the appes
tite keen and hearty, the digestion perfect,
the liver active and fills the blood with life
giving elements that build healthy tissue.
It is a cure for nervous exhaustion and
prostration and it cures oS per cent. of all
cases of consumption, bronchial, throat and
kindred affections. An honest dealer will
not try to induce customers to take some
worthless substitute for the sake of few
pennies added profit.
Mr. W. Rogers, Of COT Grayson ST., Louisville,
Medical Discovery" 81 was dyspeptic. / had
not had comfortable night in six years. have
taken three bottles of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. I am now fifty years old. I feel
thirty years younger"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are sure,
speedy and permanent cure for constipaA
ton. One little Pellet" is gentle lax.
ative and two mild cathartic. They neve1
gripe.
The herald., 1898-04-27
NAVAL MOVEMENTS
up to This Time Spain Has Been
. Getting Ready

NEW YORK, April 26.-The Spanish fleets
have made no movements since the war
began. The famous torpedo hotilla lies in
the harbor of st. Vincent. Cape Verde
Islands, and the battleship Pelayo and the
cruiser Emperor Carlos v, which have been
reported over and over again as securing
the seas, and even threatning a descent
upon the American coast, are believed to
be still In Spanish ports undergoing re-
pairs. Thus no dangerous Spanish war
Ship is at sea-
VI the American naval ships at sea, de-
tached from the squadrons, the bat geship
Oregon and the gunboat Marietta will be
heard from at Rio Janciro In q few days.
The herald., 1898-04-27
Business Interests

BERLIN, April 26.-The idea that Amers
ica may blockade the Philippines has
caused great uneasiness at Hamburg,
where it is remarked that a blockade
would damage English and German inter.
ests far more than Spanish. OF the thirty
eight great trading houses at Manila only
five are Spanish. fourteen being German
and twelve English. From February 18th
to March 18th last of the seventy vessels
that entered Manila harbor only four were
Spanish. The firms interested intend to
appeal to the German government.
The herald., 1898-04-27
The Holiday Case

SAN FRANCISCO. April 26.-The su-
preme court has reversed the decision of
the superior court of Los Anglese county
in which a judgment was given to Fannie
L. Holiday against Edward F. Holiday
and Mrs. P. T. Holiday for malicious pros
ecution. The plaintiff alleges that the de-
PENDANTS had maliciously caused her ar
rest upon the claim that she was about to
commit arson. The supreme court has
found that the fact that the plaintiff was
held by committing magistrate was suf-
ficient to prove that the contention of de-
PENDANTS was not malicious and was a
ground Of defense to civil action.
The herald., 1898-04-27
Spy Stories Denied
WEST POINT CADETS
Made Happy by Graduation Without
Final Examination

HIGHLAND FALLS, N. Y, April 26.-@
West Point at 2 o'clock graduated the class
of 1S98 .,
This Is the first time since 1851 that any
class has been graduated before the end
of the academic year. and there were fifty
five happy young men.
The examination, usually held in Junes
will probably not be held until later, as II
may become necessary to graduate tho
second class soon. If this becomes neces-
sary, that examination and graduation may
not take place before July or August. Most
of the new officers will be assigned to the
two new artillery regiments, and the rest
divided among the volunteers.
The herald., 1898-04-27

Several months ago Mr.. Brown visited the
eastern colleges as the representative Of
the University Of California On his re-
turn to California he criticised the stand
ing of eastern athletics in general and
made number of statements that were
not at all to the liking Of the intercollegiate
association. At the annual meeting Of the
association, recently held, his case was
taken UP and Mr.. Brown was invited to re-
call his statements. He refused to do so
and has been suspended as consequence.
The herald., 1898-04-27
An Impatient Admiral

MADRID, April 25.-(Delayed in trans
mission.)-The Pals today announced that
the Spanish admiral in command OF the
fleet at st. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands
has cabled the government mere that when
the United States fleet is before Havana.
his place is not at the Cape Verde Islands
adding that he would sail against the
American squadron in the morning, order
or no order.
The herald., 1898-04-27
Sympathetic but Neutral

LONDON, April 26.-The consuls-general
of Ecuador, Nicaragua, San Salvador, Hon
duras, Costa Rica and the Republic of San
Domingo, all Of whom have been inter-
viewed with respect to the attitude of their
governments. declare that their country
men sympathize with Spain, but their re-
suectiye governments will observe the
strictest neutrality.
The herald., 1898-04-27
CAPTAIN F. A. COOK, COMMANDING U. S. BRooKLY YN

inclusive for loading and departing and
Spanish ships met at sea shall be permitted
to continue their voyage If loaded before
that time in the United States.
The Spanish vessels bound for the United
States which sailed prior to April 21st, are
exempt from capture and are allowed to
discharge cargo.
The Governors Make Reply
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-Most COVER
nors have made prompt gratifying re-
sponses to the call for volunteers.
The Army Reorganization
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-The confer
ence committee has reached an agreement
on the Hull army reorganization bill.
The War Revenue Bill
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Chairman
Dingley reported the war revenue bill tc
the house at 1906 pm.
The Senate Agrees '
WASHINGTON, April 2s-The senate
has agreed to the conference report on the
army reorganization bill.
The Shenandoah Spoken
QUEENSTOWN, April 26.-The Ameri.
can ship Shenandoah, said to have beer
captured by the Spaniards, was spoken
April 4th southwest of the Azores islands
Reorganization Bill Signed
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The president
has signed the Hull army reorganization
bill.
The War Revenue Bill
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Dingley gave
notice that the revenue bill will be called
up tomorrow noon. General debate to be
continued Thursday and Friday and the
bill to be considered for amendment under
the five minute rule until o'clock, when a
vote will be taken. The minority have
agreed to this arrangement.
Days Nomination
WASHINGTON, April 2e-The president
| has nominated. william R. Day OF Ohio to
The herald., 1898-04-27
Good Wages for Glove Cutters

The cutters of the great glove houses at
Brussels and In France earn higher wages
than the cutters of the most fashionable
tailors in London and New York. So diff
cult is this art Of cutting gloves that most
of the principal cutters are known to the
trade by name and by fame, and the PEI
culiar knives which they use in the busi-
ness are SO highly priced that they are
handed down from generation to genera.
ton as heirloOms.
The herald., 1898-04-27
The First Shock

The first heavy shock from the explosion
was felt for many miles around and was
quickly followed by two lighter shocks.
The smoke from the works arose in such
dense volumes that it was impossible for
: q time to perceive the extent Of the dam
: age that had been caused by the explosion.
1t was reported that the fire was spread
ing and that the main magazine was in
imminent danger.
. The bugle call was accordingly sounded
! for members Of the California naval re-
z serve. who responded promptly. hurrying
, fighters already on the ground.
{ aafa Cause Of Explosion
As nearly as can be learned the primary
cause of the disaster was the explosion Of
the guncotton plant. The igniting of this
plant caused the fire to spread to the ad-
( Joining brush and small buildings. and
was then communicated to the powder mill
L,
employees of the works. The employees and
naval reserve boys worked heroically to
prevent the fire from spreading to the
smokeless powder plant.
The scarcity of water in the creek re-
tarded the work of the volunteer brigade.
Shovels and other tools were used instead
,of water in fighting the flames.
Due to Accident
No doubt is entertained among the Of
ficials of the works that the explosion
was due to an accident. Extraordinary
precautions had been taken to prevent
treachery, and no well informed man en-
tertains the opinion that the explosion was
the work of a Spanish spy, as was at first
suggested.
) 1t is not thought that the explosion will
interfere with the manufacture of smoke
less powder for the government. The fire
is now under control and all immediate
danger is passed. None of the plants used
In making powder for the fulillment of
the government contracts are injured. In
addition to the guncotton plant, most of
: the cottages occupied by the employees were
burned, this comprising the property loss,
q financial statement of which cannot be
made tonight.
large force of men is now engaged in
throwing dirt on the fire to prevent it's
spreading. All the shovels in town have
been purchased for this work.
Some narrow escapes from serious injury
are reported. Dr. Congdon, who was in
the powder mill fiat when the explosion oc-
CURED was struck by piece of flying
wood. but not seriously injured. All the
windows in Colonel B. Peytons residence
were broken, the colonel being cut on the
head by flying glass. The residence of W,
G. Peyton was considerably damaged by
the shock
The herald., 1898-04-27
Disease Spread by Earthworms

The earthworm, glorifed by Darwin, is
now accused of playing considerable part
in the spread of disease. Pasteur found
germs of charbon near the surface of a
soil in which sheep that had died from the
disease had been buried several years pre-.
viousy.
The herald., 1898-04-27
An Offending Athlete

NEW YORK, April 27.-Edward ]. Brown
Of the University Of California was sus-
pended indefinitely from the Intercollegiate
Amateur Atheletic association last night.