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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
Ailo;men,s Of Arms To the Militia.

Inspired by the war sentiment pre-
v.iling IN many parts of the country
officers az state militia organizations
have been inquiring OF the war depart
ment as 10 allo;mcnts OF arms, am
munitlon. etc. There is an annual ap-
Preparation aScresatins about 100000
allotted among the militia of the sew
eral states. according To the numerical
strength. and the money granted may
he expended for any branch of the ser
vice desired. That feature which has
received some attention lately relates
20 the artillery field pieces. only few
states having been supplied with this
Necessary adjunct TO successful mill
tary service. OF late years New York.
Illinois. Pennsylvania. Vermont. Utah
and few other states have been fur-
nlyh"d the new field artillery pieces
used by the war department il its ser
vice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
(dI!lIII[lIIEiI[E|

Have you Sors Tnroat. Pim,i-,. C.pyer-
Co,ored Spots. Aches, Cd Sor.s. Ulcsis 10
Mouth. Hair Falling? Write COOK E.MEDr
Co, S1o Asscnis Tempe. Chicago, H.. fos
proofs OF cur-s: capital. esOa.Oco. Wow.
eases cured N Is 70 IS days 100 page
Aroa IVA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
Chicago Man Robs His Employer.

Chicago, March is. Leopold Pros
kauer for years the confidential clerk
Of Fred Greisheimer, the clothier, has
disappeared. and it is alleged took with
him securities, and diamonds valued at
Sll,cc0 belonging to his employer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
Less War Feeling Reported.

Madrid, March lett is asserted in
well-informed circles that the negotia-
tons in New York as to the commercial
treaty are paving the way for an IN
Outstanding between the Cuban gov
eminent and the insurgents on grounds
to be submitted for approval to the
home government. The aspect of af-
fairs has undergone a complete change,
and there is strong feeling in favor of
peace between the United States and
Spain. 1t is alleged that knowledge
Of this fact led Mr.. Curzon. parlia-
mentary secretary for the British for
eign office. to decline Monday to reply
to the questions put by Michael Davitt.
anti-Parnellite member for South
Maye. as to whether Great Britain had
offered to mediate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
ARTILLERY Es ROUTE TO THE COAST
Batteries from Fort Riley, Kan, on their
Wa Ia i;ic Scene of War.


Chicago, March 1G.-Colonel ]. c. C..
Lee. Quartcrmaster If the department.
Of the Missouri, yesterday made awards
for the transportation of three batteries
from Fort Riley, Kan. The bodies are
prepared fer the movement. and the
railroad companies under contract will
make sta:. from Fort Riley at noon
today. The Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy read vii! transport enc to Fort
Tcss Monroe. The battery viii pass
through Chicago tomorrow afternoon.
The Kansas. Fort Scott and Memphis
viii transport the battery destined for
Fort jackson, New Orleans. The same
road will transport the third battery to
Savannah. The three contracts aggre-
gate $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16

pected that this derrick viii greatly
facilitate the work OF wrecking tho
Maine. The war department is greatly
and annoyed AT the dila-
toriness shown by the contractors vino
have undertaken 10 construct the new
Notifications along the cCart,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
OF All the Seasons
or the Year

That period which marks change
from winter into the lap Of spring is the
most dangerous. 1t Is the time when the
air is filled with disease, when the wind
watts pneumonia and other pulmonary
trouble with every breeze. The fatalitie
OF this character are simpy alarming. and
IN spite Of all warnings they seem TO be in
creasiDg. Pneumonia cones suddenly, l
acts quickly and far too often results fatal
ly. 10 check and repair the waste Of such
disease Is problem every doctor seeks to
solve, and IL he could only find some means
To replace the rapid waste of tissues In the
human structure faster than it goes ON
there Is n disease which he could not con-
Quer. lie Is like the alcheMists of Olden
times, continually seeking the one magical
solvent which should turn all things into
gold. 1t Is question Of q stimulant, and
experience tells him there is nothing to
equal Pure Whisky. Then, Why not guard
against this evil disease by having always
In your medicine chest bottle of Pure Rye
or Bourbon Whisky? 1t Is preventive as
well as cure. We have many brands and
various prices, but all are guaranteed abso
lutely pure. We are the only whOlesal. .
house selling goods at retail in any quantit :.
you may want
Open evenings until 10 O'Clock.
Telephone 2-on-l364.
The Em.EI.
Family Liquor Store. 100 Third svenus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16

TIE ARGUS, 10c . week, delivered
every evening at your door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
COURT RETURNS TO KEY WEST.
Co:acs Suddenly to the Decision to Leave
Havana Harbor.

Havana, March 16.-The Mangrove
with the court of inquiry on board sailed
last night for Key West. Captain
Sampson, president of the board. as.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16

Alderman Peter kiolbassa, of the
Sixteenth tChicago1 ward. is raising n
regiment among his Polish countrymen
to fight Spain if war should be dec,ared.
The alderman is GO years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
This WEEK A REPORT
Cabinet at Washington Expects
TO Hear from the Maine
Court Of Inquiry.
WILL HAVE SOME SORT OF NEWS.


Give Any Reason for His Belief-Court.
However. IL at Key West AEain-war
and Navy Officers Very Busy These Days
Equipment Of the Militia-Feeling In
the Spanish Cabinet as to the Present
Position Of the United States.
Washington. March 1e.-"The genera,
Expectation Of the members of the cab
met" said one of them after the meet
ing yesterday, lis that some report will
be received during the present week
from the court of inquiry examining
into the couse Of the Maine explosion.
Yet 1t would not surprising to US if the
report should be delayed for a longer
time. We have nothing on which to
base this horc that l know of. only the
Feeling; seems general that what / have
said viii be the case. There is nothing
at hand as yet to indicate what will be
the nature Of the findings of the court.
To-Day our time was occupied in a gen.
eral discussion of the measures under
way Tor the national defence. notably
In regard to the acquisition of new yes-
se!s Of war. We are keeping an eye
on the two ships under construction
Tor Chile ard the Argentine republic,
but II is rot probable we can get them,
III We cannot obtain the ships Ii is 4
Source of satisfaction to know that
spain VIII not be able to purchase them
either"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-16
Ensy Day for i'.er and Long.

Yesterday was another busy day in
the war and navy departments. Secre-
tsTy A.ger was enabled to make an
allotment OF funds from the appropria-
ton of s50,00e.0Oo which will greatly
facilitate the work of the bureaus.
The ordnance bureau was given $780,
oe0 ana business went forward with a
rush. Secretary Lorg was exceedingly
busy having Eot only to give a good
deal OF tine to the cabinet, 10 which
re was obliged TO return tyioe, hut also
bai2g obliged TO see great many per-
sons with whom the department has
or expects 20 have contract relations.
Judge Advocate General Lemly re-
cs'red telegram yesterday afternoon
nc'n Havan2, announcing the arrival
Gerc OF the derrick Chief. II is ex-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
OFF TO THE FRONT.
M~inncsota's Junior REGIMENT Starts
for Camp Meade.

st. Paul, Sept. 17.-Minnesota's new
est regiment. the Fifteenth, is now on
its way TO Camp Meade. eventually TO
be taken to Cuba. Thousands sur
rounded the train to cheer them N
and the enthusiasm did not die out
during the long wait after the troops
had been loaded, but locomotive
whistles and bells added to- the cheer
ing until the last train, carrying the
field officers and the First battalion
pulled out.
The. scene around the depot was not
a new one to the people of st. Paul.
They had seen the Twelfth, .the.Thir-
teenth and the Fourteenth Minnesota
go away and had said goodbye to the
Third. which came home last night.
Nevertheless the ranks of the friends
who had loved ones In the train We're
swelied by those whose only incentive
was curiosity. The hurried prepare
tions for the departure had with il an
attraction which few could resist, and
they stayed until the last coach had
passed from view. They helped to
cheer and shook hands with men they
did not know. simply because they
We're. soldiers. and wore the blue.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22

San Juan. Porto Rico, Sept, 1S.-At
their meeting yesterday the Spanish
evacuation commissioners agreed to
begin the formal withdrawal OF their
lines within two days. They will
eyacuate Lares. San Sebastian and
Agualdilla In the northwest OF the
island, Withdrawing towards the CAPT
tai. Under the armistice they could
not withdraw their outposts without
permission. Detachments of the
Eleventh infantry will occupy this ter
ritory and raise the American flag.
The abandonment Of the other out
posts Will follow. The Spanish com
missioners understand perfectly that
the evacuation of the island must be
in accordance with the terms OF the
protocol, as soon as transports can De
procured. Transports from the fever
infected ports of Cuba cannot, they
say, be used To convey unaffected
troops from Porto Rico. The troops
from Cuba and Porto Rico are to be
landed mt different ports in Spain. The
Spanish authorities here cannot con-
troll the transports In this respect.
They must await the pleasure OF
Madrid.
Our commissioners recognize the
force of this argument, and they are
willing TO make reasonable conces-
sions.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
MANIA.
II Attacks the With Full
Force.

FoECe.
Havana, Sept. 1.-THE city is suf-
fering from a severe attack of Ameri-
can mania. Now that the commission
is actually in the harbor, with the
Stars and Stripes waving over it and
a score of busting secretaries in
Khaki uniforms in attendance, the
city suddenly seems TO think that
Cuba is United States property. The
Havanese want TO be Yankees. The
hotels are buying American fiags.
The sign English spoken" is becom-
ing numerous in the shop windows on
Obisho street. Havana is playing the
overture which precedes reconstruc-
ton. In nothing is this more mani
fest than in the present fad for study
of the English language. During the
last week Havana has resolved itself
into a school for the study of English.
Hackmen, while waiting for custom
ers on the Prado, pour over dirty little
English primers. Boatmen lying in
the sun on the wharves try to unravel
the mysteries OF English dime novels
given them by some sailor or the pro-
vision ships. Politicians and high
class residents read Macaulay and
Irving with the aid OF the dictionary.
Good evening is supplanting 'Buena
noche' at the clubs.
The principal book store i'm Havana
had mere than thirty English gram
mars on its shelves when the protocol
was signed. All were sold in two
days. The proprietor ordered two
dozen more, which arrived last Fri
day and We're all sold within twenty
four hours.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
senator Kyle Doing Well.

Cleveland. Ohio, Sept. 2U.-Senator
James III. Kyle of South Dakota, who
was stricken with apoplexy here Il Few
DAYS ago. is recovering so rapidly that
DIR. Herrick. his physician, believes ne
will be able to start for his home IN
Aberdeen. s. d., early next week.
Senator Kyle is the chairman of the IN
dustriaI commission established by the
last congress, and he had called the
members of the commission to meet In
Chicago the oath of this month. On
ccount of his illness the senator is
having notes sent to the nineteen o'ner
members Of the commission postpoh
ing the first meeting of the COMMISSION
until about the 10th of next MONTH
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22

Manila, Sept. 1S.-The Philippine ma
tiOnal assembly was inaugurated at
Malolos with great enthusiasm. There
were thousands of visitors from the
provinces and "a great display was
made. ASuinaldo, at 9 O'clock in the
morning, entered the hall of the con
vent recently occupied by the Spanish
local government. 1t is an extremely
plain room, adorned only with some
religious pictures. The insurgent
leader was in evening dress, accord
ing to the Spanish custom. The others
wore ordinary costumes. Aguinaldo,
who was received with cheers and also
with cries of viva America" by the
large crowd Of natives inside and out
side the hall, read a decree converting
the members. who included several
Spaniards. He next read a message
EulOgizinG the Army
and thanking the friendly nation
which had assisted q down-trodden
race. Continuing, Aguinaldo urgently
and %eloquently exhorted the assembly
to follow the noblest of principles"
and invoked the spirits of the mar
tyred Filipinos." The assembly then
adjourned for the day.
During the afternoon many Ameri-
cans and Europeans arrived, and
AguinaldO was kept busy receiving
visitors, including the American con-
sui.
The correspondent Of the Associated
Press had Il private interview with
Aguinaldo, who Is extremely unwill-
ing to compromise himself with the
natives. He said that a majority of
the Filipinos had been struggling for
freedom for years and centuries, and
that they now believed that object had
been obtained.
Favors "a ProtectOrute.
Aguinaldo protested entire ignorance
of the autonomous system in vogue
in the British colonies, of protector
ates and of American state autonomy.
He said he was unable to understand
the idea and only understood 'abso-
lutte independence" Personally, he
believed q pr~otectOrate for the Philip
pine islands was necessary, but he
feared that the people would be dis
appointed in this. He had not studied
political economy, and knew nothing
about the various forms Of govern
ment. He inquired whether Australia
was an American colony, and said he
had never heard Of a Malay PROTECTOR
ate.
Continuing, the insurgent leader
said there was no need OF pro-
lection for the Philippine islands, be-
cause the Filipinos were able to cope
with any army. He admitted that he
had never seen a foreign army, with
the exceptions Of the garrisons at
Hongkong and Singapore, and he had
never seen these troops On parade.
Aguinaldo declined TO discuss the
American army and protested his I'M
dying gratitude to the Americans.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
THE THIRD.
Battle-Scarredf Veterans Return
From the Battles OF Cuba.

Bsttle-Scarredf Veterans Return
From the Battles OF Cuba.
|. st. Paul, Sept. IA great cheer
cheer with "a heart in it, arose last
night at the union depot when the
headlight of the special bearing the
remnant of the gallant Third came in
sight down in the lepot yards. The
cheer was more than a cheer. 1t vi
brated with love and admiration for
the gallant band, who, regulars as
they may be classed, are Minnesota
boys, who have been in the battles OF
Cuba. 1t was a sight no one who wit
messed it will v forget; ii was a
welcome that will 90 down i'm eternal
letters in the history of the Third.
The thousands who waited hours TO
welcome the soldiers felt indebted 10
the occasion for feelings they will
never forget.
n committee Of st. Paul citizens had
met the train at Lake City and st.
Paul badges adorned the faded blue
on each soldiers breast. Papers and
cigars had aided i'm passing the time to
St. Paul, and here the citizens COM
mittee, under the command Of Capt.
j. j. McCardy, gave every man a
lunch and hot coffee. while the ladies
pinned flowers upon their blue blouses
and told them in words that they were
welcome home.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
CoNCENTR ,TING IN THE SOUTH.
Troops Are BEING Rapidly Assem-
bfed I'm southern stations.

Troops Are BEING Rapidly Assem-
bled I'm southern stations.
Washington, Sept. 1S.-The military
movements are being directed rapidly
towards the assembling Of a large
army in Southern stations for yolun-
teer camps and preparatory to the
military occupation of Cuba and
Porto Rico. About 10000 troops are
now located in the South, and orders
will be issued sending the First, Sec
ond, Sixth. Ninth and Tenth cavalry
from Montauk to Southern stations.
The Third cavalry has already gone
South and the First and Second in
fantry were ordered to Admission ard
the Eighth and Sixteenth to Hunts
Vile, Ala. This leaves the Seventh,
Twenty-fourth and Twenty-ffth in
infantry. the Second volunteer engin-
GERS al,d Companies G and III, Fourth
artillety, at Montauk. Within a day
or W these last remaining troops will
be ordered South and Camp wikofr
will be no more. The purpose Is to
establish winter camps between the
31st and 35th parallels. The major
part or the army thus assembled 10
destined for service In Cuba. with a
much smaller force for Porto Rico and
a reserve In the winter camps. IL Is
not The intention, however, to send the
army OF occupation to Cuba until after
the unhealthy season has passed, and
meanwhile the troops will be put In
the best possible condition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
WINNIE DAVIS PASSES away
Death Of the Daughter Of the cou,
fcderacy

pe"th OF the Daughter of the c.u
fcderacy.
Narragansett Pier, X. l.. Sent Oh
MISS winnie Davis. daughter of Mr.
JEFFERSON Davis, died at noon yester
day at the Rockingham hotel. to which
piace she came as a guest in the early
part OF the Piers social season. She
mad been Ill for several weeks. and .
fortnight ago her ailment was dag.
nosed as malarial gastritis. Al time.
hef condition became serious. so that
consultations OF physicians werc
ueeihed~ necessary, but frequent rallies
gave renewed hope that she would ulti-
matly recover. During the past week
especially was her condition considered
favorable, and 1t was thought that her
removal from the hotel would no nos
sible In a few days, as the hotel had
ciosed Tor the season, leaving the pa
tient and attendants practically alone
In n house Last night, however, n
relapse in Miss Davis condition was
noticed, and throughout the night h
lost strength ~perceptibly. This morn.
ing the physicians said that the end
was not far of, and at noon death
came to end the sufferings, which at
times had been intense. Mrs. Davis
had watched unremittingly at her
daughters bedside, and she il now
bowed with sorrow. The physicians of
Mrs. Davis report that she is holding
up with great calmness in her affiction
no fears are at present entertained
OF her health yielding TO the strain.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
WILL LOSE FAT JOBS.
Number of Genera Omcers VIII he
Mustered Ont.

Washington. Sept. 1.-THE war de-
partment will soon take up the ques-
ton of mastering out n number OF
general officers of the volunteer army,
including major generals and briga-
diers, now that the volunteer forces
have been reduced so largely. All
regimental officers have gone out Of
service with their respective regi-
ments, but the entire fore for general
officers still remains. The first atten-
ton of the department will be to re-
organize the several corps and d.
visions, on the basis of the reduced
number of regiments, and when this
is done general officers will be named
as corps commanders, division COM
Banders, etc. The reorganization can
be effected with about half Of the
general officers now in service, so that
when the new assignments are made
those officers remaining unassigned
will be mustered out.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
THEY MOVE SLOWLY.
Evacuation Commissioners
Have TRANSACTED No Business Yet.

Evacuation Commissioner
Have Transacted No Business Yet.
Havana, Sept. 1S.-Captains Hart
and Foster and DR.. Lain visited the
civil governor and requested that sanl-
tary improvements be made at Del
gado, where the Troticha hotel is stu
ated, TO prevent an increase OF mala-
ria, which is already prevalent. They
have requested that the streets be
lighted by electricity. The civil gov
ernor at once recommended to the
mayor that he should give orders that
Immediate attention be given to the
commissioners request. No official
business has yet been undertaken and
no sessions of the commission have
been held. Mr.. Robert Il. Porter left
for C~ienfuegos, where he goes to make
a survey and report upon the condi-
tions existing there. Before leaving
he visited Gen. Mayo Rodriguez ar
the insurgent camp, upon invitation OF
a number OF prominent Cubans, where
he enjoyed a typical Cuban breakfast.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
X HOMEsICk.
soldiers mt Santiago Would he Bcne-
fited by Better Mail Service.

Soldiers mt santiago Outd ne Hence
fted by Better Mail Service.
Santiago, Cuba, Sept. 1~S.-Contrary
TO reports that seem to have been cir
culated In the United States that
American soldiers were dying Of star
walton at Santiago-reports that ellie
tied inquiry from the war department
regarding the matter-the troops have
ample supplies of every kind except
that In some instances the fresh meat
supply has been unsatisfactory. The
fact is that the meat sent here in re-
frigerator ships, owing to the delay in
unloading, becomes more or less
tainted before il is used. 1t is esti-
mated that at least 40 to GO per cent
is useless. Near Santiago are great
fields of pasturage, and the United
States government would do well to
send live beeves here instead Of con-
tract meat. The cost would be less
and the satisfaction far greater. Aside
from the sickness that is incidental TO
decentralization, the trouble among
our soldiers is chiefly mental, rather
than physical, and better mail service
would do much to remedy il. Scarcely
any mail has reached here. The
men, more or less affected by the ell
mate and deprived Of communication
with their homes and families, worry,
grow respondent and sicken from sus-
pense.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
HELD Up BY ROBBERS.
ON u Railway Train Re-
lieyed of Their Cash.

Chicago. Sept. 20.-A dispatch to the
Times Herald from Council Bluffs,
Iowa, says:
Three men held up a. Lake Manawa
railway train returning from the lake
TO Council Bluffs. The robbers
boarded the a at the lake. When
about half way in they dew reviewers
on Conductor Morris and ordered him
TO throw up his hands. He grappled
with one Of the men and another fired.
The ball grazed the conductors neck,
infiicting a slight wound. His face was
badly burned by powder. He was
overpowered and his pockets searched,
the robbers getting less than 500.
While two Of the robbers held the con
ductor on the rear seat. the other went
through the car. which was partially
filed, and robbed three Of the passen-
gers Of small sums. The robbers
jumped off aud started across the bot.
toms in the direction of Omaha.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
MRS. DAVIS COURAGEOUS.
Senator'S Wife Bluffs RObber while
Returning From the Pacific Coast.

Fargo, \. d., Sept. efficiently
when Mrs. Senator Davis of Minnesota
was returning Over the Northern Pa
ciic from the coast a rObber climbed
on the truss rods as the train was leav-
ing Glynd0H. and attempted TO climb
through the window into the state
room she was occupying. Mrs. Davis
warned him away, and the fellow
made some threatening remarks. In
an open satchel on the seat Mrs. Davis
had a revolver. She thrust that in the
face Of the would-be rObber, and he
dropped from the rapidly moving train
to the ground. Mrs. Davis feared the
man had been killed, and had the train
crew wire the agent to look him up.
The fellow had suffered some bruises,
but was not seriously injured.