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The Red Cloud chief., 1898-01-14

Douto IhVt 'V'bVSuuy IIO ltbS,
January IL. 1898, pursuant to adjourn.
ment with all members present.
On petition the personal assessment
OF A. b. Skunk for 1898 was ordered
reduced in the sum of $500, the said
amount having been wrongly assessed
to her.
Annual assessmen mt of L. H. Fort
equity clerk presented and approved.
On petition +. G. Buschow was APP.
pointed a justice of the peace for Pots
dam township. Also c. f.. Conrad as
justice Of the peace for Potsdam town
ship.
Official bonds Of +. &. BHschow and
q. +. Conrad as justices of the peace
were approved.
Official bond Of John &. Rose as jus.
tice of the peace for Saltwater town.
ship was approved.
On petition Elmer Harvey was ap-
pointed justice Of the peace for lnavale
township.
Harvey H. Holdrege was appointed
justice of the peace for lnavale town.
ship.
On motion j. U. Meyer was appoint.
ed constable for lnavale township.
j. w. Warren vas appointed as cor
oner tor Webster county, II. T.. Grice
having failed to qualify.
Philip Zimmerman was appointed
road overseer for Dist. No. ID.
}. A. Anderson was appointed as
road ovsrseer in district No. 4s.
On motion the county clerk was in,
strucred to send in annual requisition
to the state auditor for books and
| blanks.
Bids for county printing for 1895
were opened by the board and upon
motion all bids were rejected.
Moved and carried that the clerk be
authorized and instructed 20 purchas,
supplies for the several county offices
aud such supplies as cannot be fur
nished by home printers shall bt
bought and prices governed by price.
fur finished by publishing company now
on file.
Petition Of Oak Greek township fol
road scraper was laid over.
On motion o. 9, Teel was appointed
to assist the board in settlement will
county treasurer.
Petition from county superintendent
an appropriation of $50 was granted L
he added to he Institute fund
The following estimate of expenses
for the county for 1893 was adopted b,
the board.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-01-14

selecting them, as he has offere | a
joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the constitution, providing for
the election of all United States judges
by the people and limiting their terms
to eight years. There is little liKeli.
hood that this resolution will be con-
sidered. Conservative persons have
no desire to see United States judges
wade through the mire of a partisan
political campaign. The present sys.
TEN may not be perfect-nothing hui.
man is-but it has given the United
States courts, the decisions of which
have, as n rule, deserved and received
the respect of our W people and OF
those of the entire civilized world.
""
Senptor Sherman has been talking
quite freely about Germany's occupa.
tion of Chinese territory and its prob.
able results, which he doesn't think
will be injurious to American interests
in China, but when a diplomat talks
publicly about such things it is always
Just as well to- take what he a y with
more or less allowance, rs they some.
times say things very different from
what they think in order to blind 9th.
ers rs to their Intentions. Mr.. Sher-
mar said: 81 think it will now oc in
line for Russia and France to take pos.
session of Chinese ports. Their inter.
ests will require such action. Great
Britain has Hong Kong, which Is the
seat for English interests, and now
Germany has Chaio Chou. Russia is
DESTROYS of obtaining II southern port
where her ships will not be frozen in
during the winter. Besides, her COM
mercial interests are such that she
ought to have a Chinese port such as
Germany has obtained"
~
II the present program is carrie out
the question of the annexation of
Hawaii will have the right of way un-
til settled. The treaty has been taken
up in the senate, and daily executive
sessions are to be held until it is dis.
posed Of. There have been, it is be.
lieved, enough changes among senators
to make the vote in favor OF the treaty
reach the required two thirds. But
the opponents of annexation are going
to make a hard fight, and, under the
senate rules, they can stretch it out II
they are SC disposed. However, they
do not talk as confidently OF defeating
it as they did when congress first met.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-01-14

Senator Marion Batter evidently
doubts the wisdom of the makers Of
the constitution IN providing that
Judges of the United States courts
should be kept in position during good
behavior, and retired o~n.full pay after
IA certain period of service or IN case OF
physical disability ;'also:the methods of
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-01-14

Every time the senate dcviates
from its de|liberaiiyc CUSTOM said a
senator noted for his conservatism,
''it does something that il would better
have left uudone." He was referring
especially to the resolution adopted
without consideration by the senate
just previous To the recess, calling upon
the members of the cabin ct for their
opinions of the civil service law and
rules. Nobody seems to have paid any
attcn ion to the somewhat eXtraGrdi-
Vary nature of that resolution until
the answers, began To come in and be
read 10 the senate. Then il dawned
upon the senator's, especially those who
are sticklcrs for precedent and propri-
ETY., that the resolution, asking mem
beers OF the cabinet to send their opin-
the presid mt had full authority to reg
ulate without additional legislation,
was a violation of both. Senator
Cock ell, of Missouri, called attention
to this and gave notice that he would
move To refer. all the answers to the
president, where they properly be.
longed, and Senator Hoar said apol'
o~getically; "It.seems to me a most ex,
tr~aordinary proceeding for the senate
to instruct the heads Of departments
TO give their o~pinions:as to the wisdom
of the presidentslorder. That is wha'
we have done, Inadvertently no doubt
Had my att%entiou':Oeen drawn to it
would have moved to rescind the or
der" Whitehall of.the cabinet did no
agree as 10 the.eXtent OF the moditica
ton Of the civil service.rules, they al
favored mpdiiicationito some extent.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-01-14

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Words Ralr HlShest Award.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-01-14

Educate Your BOweis with ~Cascarcts.
Candy Cathartlc, cure constipation forever.
l0c. abc. &c. {. G fail. druggists refund money.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-01-14

are prompt. efficient and
easy In effect. 20 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27

D-KSGN AL-THE Ctl-toRA ~ - -
L reader and palni3t has luSI clsssu -. ~ r.
mis- city IT 5is Fifteenth street Hours : 80 =
Without the ain OF any man Anss s ,P,, LII,
,-C1rbt or feal- hope or despair give names II
fol- dates and facts in detail hu neNc' a. -
Question Ladies - cents: gentlemen 81 =
SatiSfactoEs. otherwise free L teach P'A1a1is
try for protest. nal purposes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27

State of Illinois
Rock Island county. -
In the circuit court, January term, 1859.
In chancery.
Eva Tavior ~ Charles Taylor, =
AffiGayit OF. nOn-I esidence of the above de-
PENDANT. Charles Taylor, having been
filed in the e. clerks office OF the circuit
court OF said county. notice is therefore here
by given to said Nonresident defendant that
the Lnpiainast flestsher dill OF complsf.S sln
said court. on the chancery side thereof, Oh
the Both day of November. 1879. ard that there
upon summons issued out OF said cou-1
wherein said suit Is now pending. returnable
on the first Monday in the month of January
mex, rs i by law -equired. Now, unless
you. the said nonresident defendant above
named Ctarles Tayior. shall personally be
and appear before said circuit court, on
the first day OF the next term thereof
to tie rolden 1T kock Island in and for
the said county. on the nrst Monday in
January next. and plead. answer OF de-
muir 10 the said complainant's bill of complaint,
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated viii be taken as confessed.
and a decree entered against you according to
the pray yer OF said bill
GEORGE W CAMILLE. Clerk.
Rock Island. Ill. Nov. 30. 1898.
STURGEON MARSHALL, Compliments Soil
eirgrS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27

Art LESSONS FOR CHILDREN MON
N day afternoons and Saturday, Christ-
mas .,iftS and decorations taught ana Inaoe 10
order Free hand ana mechanical draNioE,
also designing taught evenings water cy4ots
for ale. Paintings renovated Lact,> eC ~,
upiiIS new. Miss n. Platt at teacher' col
Tsx enty-third street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Sent a UNIQUE Chri.tnnas GIT.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 27.-Grimm
Bros. saloonkeepers. received a tomb
stone Sunday as Christmas gift. The
Giver was Mrs. A Z. Riordan, a widow
Her husband had been a confirmed
drunkard. Shortly before his death
Mrs. Riordan warned the saloonkeepers
II they sold him whisky she would
prosecute them On the day Riordan
died it was alleged that he bought
whisky at Grimm's. Mrs. Riordan OBJ
tanned a Judgment for s., SEQ, but up
to this time has been unable to Collect
the money. The Grinms erected a tomb
stone over Riordan's grave. The slab
was returned by the widow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Publication Notice-Chancery.

State of Illinois,
Rock Island. county. Z
In the Circuit Court, January term. A. ID.
1893 in chalcery.
Charles Cope rs vs.. Nelanis Coppens.
Affidavit OF the noa-residence of the above
named defendant. MelaniS Coppens having
been fled In the clerk office of the circuit
court OF said county. notice is therefore
hereby given to the said nonresident defend
ant that the comp ainaut fled his bill of com
plant in said court. on the chancerg side
thereof. on the Both day of November. 1898. and
that thereupon summons issued out of said
court wherein said suit * now pending. re-
turnaole on the first Monday In the month OF
January next. as i by law required Now.
unless you. the said nonresident defendant
above named Melanis Coppens, shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court. the first day of the
next term thereof. to be holden ut Rock Island
in and for the said county. on the first Monday
in January next. and plead. answer de-
said complainants bill of complaint.
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated viii he taken as confessed.
ana decree entered against you according
to The prayer of said bill.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk
Rock Island. Illinois. November 81. \. ID 1895
john T. STAFFORD, Complainant 5 Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27

"EIP wANTED-LADITS TO MAKE
III bandages at home for large snrsic;l i
bonse barn $40 weekly. Enclose addressed
stamped envelope for reply. Marshall & Co..
Brooklyn, y. Y
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
CUBANs ARE TAXING REVENGE.
AssassinatinG Some People and Threaten
ing and Assembling. Others at Havana.


Assassinating Some People and Threaten
ing and Assembling Others at Havana.
Havana, Dec. 27.-Franc,sco Quintero.
Spanish guerrilla, while walking along
Genics street yesterday, was fired at
from sac roof of a house and seriously
wounded. During twenty-four hours
one man has been killed and twelve
have been wounded in ARRAYS in diff
ferent parts of the city, and eleven bur-
glaries have been committed. The city
is in a state of unrest Yesterday a
Cuban mob threatened to attack the
residence of Marquis de Montero. Sec
r4sary of the treasury in the AutoRomist
cabinet, and a member of the Spanish
evacuation commission. The house is
1873 Neptune street, in a part of the city
already evacuated. On the matter be-
ing brought to the attention of the
United States evacuation commission
ers a guard of regulars was sent to
guard the residence until further Or
ders.
Some disturbances having occurred in
San Lazare street, and a Spanish store
there having been sacked by the Gu
bans the United States commissioners
have sent q staff officer with a detach-
ment of troops to the scene of disorder.
The Spanish troops are evacuating
the city so rapidly that it is almost i'm
possible for the Americans to provide
promptly for the preservation of peace.
a party Of colored Cubans yesterday
morning entered the wholesale grocery
establishment at rs San Jose street,
owned by the Spanish firm of Mestro &
Mata and ordered Senor MeStro to kiss
the Cuban flag and to cry Viva Cuba
Libre." He refused to obey. whereupon
ore of the Cubans cut his head badly
with a machete
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Notice of PublicatIon-Chancery.

JOHN K. sccrr, Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Moody and the sinle.s sran.

Some time ago man who claimed
perfection went to Evangelist Moody
and commiserated him on his low level
of Christian experience. Mr.. Moody in
kind manner asked bis caller IL he
never sinned nor did any wrong.
Mo; I have not sinned for years;
neither have J done anything that was
wrong" WA sde prompt reply.
well. I'm glad to know it, said
Mr.. Moody, but before I am convinced
l would like to ask your wife La
dies Home Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27

ENDR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
- with about 60 different slides. suitable for
flipR legal blanks or any description OF papers
IA o at form 10 be kept In shape for writing.
a comprehensive index connected just the
thing for any Office with contracts. etc, to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27

creased, 1T now being estimated at 16.-
| 000. Cost of living has also decreased,
good meals costing but a dollar. There
viii be no food shortage this winter.
There is little hope of the mail scrv-
ice being kept up between Dawson and
the outside world this winter. Thistle
Creek, on the American side, is at
tracing considerable attention, pans
averaging $25 being reported.
Was Faithful Unto Death.
The body of ]. H. Cadenhead, a
Dominion land surveyor. was found
frozen in the ice on the Klondike river
near Dawson. on oct. p. He had left
Sulphur Greek the day previous and
in the night had broken through the
ice. Unable to pull himself out, he
slowly froze to death with his hands
spread on the ice. Before losing cor
sciousness he took his field notes and
papers from his pockets ard threw
them so that they might be picked up
end saved.
The execution Of the four Dawson
nlurderers. Ed Henderson, - White,
Dawson Jim ard Joe Nantuck. has been
postponed until March. Nov. 1 was set
as the day of execution. 1t is said that
Indians of Alaska have petitioned Gov
ernor Brady to go to Washington %
represent them in congress.
Gold Product VIII Be Doubled.
San Francisco, Dec. IA special
from Dawson City. dated Nov. Is. says:
Reports from all creeks in the vicinity
of Dawson City indicate that the win
ter's product of gold will exceed that
of last year by more than 100 per cent.
Several persons are reported to have
been frozen to death. One of these was
found in n kneeling position beside his
sled and dogs between Hunker and the
Summit. Several steamers are in win
ter quarters on the upper river, pre-
pared TO take advantage of the first
rush of traffic. Between Dawson and
Circle City there are reported the
steamers Arnold and John c. Barr in
safe winter quarters; the Monarch is
at Circle. the Sovereign aground in
mid-river and certain of destruction. as
are also two of the Moran fleet, the
Victoria and the Tacoma.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
MAcHINE was A FAILURE.
French Auso-Notor Used rs n P.cemake
Proves Unsatisfactory.

4
Proves unsatisfactory.
New York. Dec. e7.-The question OF
supremacy between human and ma
chine pacem aking for bicycle riders has
yet to be determined. Last night at
Madison Square garden the American
Cyc,e Racing association held one of its
tourname nts, where amateurs and pro-
fess-onalS struggled hard for hcnors and
the rights programme was TO have been
wound up with tweRty-rnile race be
tween II D. Eikss. the worlds hour
champion. of GIens Falls, y. Y, paced
by the French machine.
Eaton was chosen to ride the first ten
miles behind the motor. bat in the third
mile. when Fixes had a lead of more
than q Lap. the. machine broke down.
owing to tie swapping OF strap which
ccntroled the running. Srd then the in
terest in the contest Jagged. Soon aft
erward Eaton fell in behind Fixes and
after he had covered ten miles Good
man tackled separate pacemakers.
Goodman soon found his paeemake-s
too slow and tackled on behind the
Glens Falls rider, whowas flying around
the track.
Fixes finished the twenty miles in
41:41 2-5, with Goodman almost a mile
behind, Michael on the same track
made the distance in 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
NICARAGUA CANAL REPORT.
VIII BE Ready for Congress in n Few Day:
Opinions to Cost.


Washington. Dec. 27.-AdmiraI Walk
er, chairman of the Nicaragua canal
commission, when questioned as to the
time when the report of the commits
sion would be sent TO congress, said
that the time could not be stated def
initely. as the report had not been
signed. nor entirely completed. He pre-
sumed. however, that it would be ready
within the next very few days. In an
swer to further inquiries the admiral
said that there was no differences of
opinion among the members of the COM
mission. except possibly on the question
OF cost.
Some months ago Admiral Walker
stated to a committee of congress that
in his Judgment the canal would not
cost more than S125.OO0. 900. Another
members of the commission fixed the
maximum at S140 0oO. coo. but stated that
il might cost considerably less, and it
had been the opinion Of the third mem
Der of the commission that the canal
would not cost more than $50, 000, 0C0
All were agreed, however. that these
figures were and could be only aD-
prOximatio0S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Cha.Iwick Denies the Yarn.

Ne~ York, Dec. q. = Captain F. E.
Chadwick, commander of the cruiser
New York, gave out statement yes
terday denying allegations made in an
article published in The Engineering
Magazine. In the article referred to
statements were made to the effect that
the United States warships that de-
stroyed Cerveras fleet at Santiago on
July were really not in a proper state
of preparedness when the Spanish fleet
passed out through the channel and at
tempted TO escape.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Soldiers Bodies at Camp wikon:

New York. Dec %. = Arrangements
were completed yesterday for dlsin-
terring the bodies of the soldiers who
were buried in the improvised cemetery
al Camp WikOff. Long Island. They will
be buried i'll the military grounds in
Cypress Hill cemetery in east New
York. At the head of each grave at
Montauk Point was placed a bottle in
which was sealed a slip of paper with
the name. rank, company, regiment and
all particulars obtainable concerning
the dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Christmas mt santiago de Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba, Dec. 27.-Most of
the Americans in Santiago celebrated
Christmas yesterday, though hardly
able to realize that this is the Christ
mas season in the midst of the discom-
forts of summer weather The palace
clerks presented General Wood with n
magnificent gold mounted tortoise shell
walking stick in a mahogany case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Perjury in the Collins Trial.

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 81. - Mrs. May
Burnett, the woman who created a SEN
sation in the Collins murder trial by
testifying that she saw a negro on the
roof cf the Collins house few minutes
before James 5. Collins was shot, and
Sfterward admitted on the witness
stand that this testimony was false, was
arrested yesterday on a charge of per-
jury. 1t is stated that she will be prom
Used a minimum sentence if she shall
reveal who induced her TO give the per
jured testimony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
LEGAL.
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate OFF. oscar johnson.
Public no ice i hereby given that the uCdcr-
gned, Annette johnson. executrix. has this
ia! filed her final report and settlement aS
s1ch in the county court of Rock Isl and
county. and that order has been entered by
sad cou approving the said report. unless oh
1eciionS thereto or caus= to the contrary be
shown on or before the "a dGy of FebrIa V,
A. ID. 1872. and upon the snail approval OF said
report the said annette Joon ON viii ask for
order OF distribute IN. and will also ask to he
discouraged. All persons interested are noti-
fed TO attend
Rock Island. III Dec 20. 1853.
ANNETTE JOHNSON, Ex scu!rix.
JOHN K. SCCTT. Attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Local Markets.

Co NEW, ss0soc; Old siGs5c.
Oats-25eS2sc.
Hay-ss.5oz9.o-: wild s7Qa
Straw-x4-50
PotatoeS-New. Sc
Burter-Fair TO choice. isc- fresh creamery,
25c-
Eggs-3oc-
chickens-Spring. &c per pound.
Ducks-Sc per pound
Turkeys-Alive. SC per pound
Coal-Soft. loc-
Cattle-Butchers pay for corn fed steers
41sc95c; cows and heifers, 35zcG4c; calves,
4cfI5c-
Hogs -3cG34c-
Sheep-311Gic..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27

after the sentence imposed upon him
last July in the trial On the charge of
libel, brought against him and NJ. Per-
rox, managing editor of The Aurore, by
the officers of the Esterhazy court mar
tial. According to NJ. De Blowitz. III.
lola has lived at various country places
in England quietly ever since. 1t ap-
pears that his Paris friends had the
greatest difficulty to persuade him to
seek refuge in England. theAcourse they
considered best for the interests Of
DreNflIs revision
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Illinois soldier Dies in Texas.

Ell Paso. Tex, Dec. 27.-Lieutenant
Henry Abbot. First United States in
fanny. died here Friday night of con-
sumption Rai the remains have been
sent to Hillsboro, Ills. for interment.
His regiment was embarking for Cuba
at Tampa, Fla, when he was taken i'll
with hemorrhage of the lungs. The
SURGEONS ordered him here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
FURNITURE FACTOR Barns,

Manistee. Mich. Dec z7.-Fire de-
stroyed the East Shore Furniture fac
tory early Sunday morning The loss
on property IS estimated at $50. eco, COW
cred by insurance The plant was orig
irally built at a cost of $4,000. but had
been idle for five years. II was owned
by i o. Nessen & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Wisconsin OmciaI Appointments.

Madison. Wis, Dec. 27-Attorney
General-elect f. r. Hicks has an
nounced the appointment of the two
assistant attorney generals and the
law examiner who make up his official
staff. Charles L. Buell., of Madison,
will be first assistant. r. T. Hamilton,
of Princeton, Will be second assistant.
and Ernest n. Warner. of Madison.
law examiner. The salaries are 81, 00C,
$500 and q, SEQ. respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Goxernorranner Improving.

Springfield. Ills. Dec 27--Considera-
bic Improvement was noticed in the con-
dition of Governor Tanner Sunday. but
he was not able to enjoy Christmas
dinner at the executive mansion and
did not leave his room
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
sad Death of an Old Man.

Ott!-ywa, Ia. Dec. 27.-Robert Fall
lows, aged 81, a wealthy pioneer citi-
zen, dropped dead yesterday while
seated a a table beside his wife partak
ing Of dinner in honor OF their fiftieth
wedding anriVers~.y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
Robbed of Valuable Property.

Trenton, n. J., Dec. 2T.-AIrs. William
l. Smith, of East Liverpool. o., who is
at Trenton on 4 visit to her father,
Richard Barlow, reported to the local
police that satchel containing Sl.5C0
in money and diamonds was stolen
from her on the TRIM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-27
LyncI1ed Eor shooting and Arson.

Harmony Grove, Ga, Dec. 27.-Jcff
Bolton, colored, was lynched near here
by masked mob Saturday night while
being taken to jail. He was charged
with burning barn and shooting at
the owner.