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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
HIS PURPOSE IS PEACE
And the President Continues "a
Believe He Will Maintain
Il with Honor.
SPAIN APPEARS TO BE COMPLIANT
tnelined to Make Concessions Ths!
Tend to Relax the
Strain.

Danger Point Not Passed. Howcyer-Eeplv
Of The Dons 10 Mex iniey's Latest Note n,
mt Hand and Is Firm Meantime the
Dogs Of War Are Being Carefully Pre-.
pared for Emergencics-Consres Not
satisfied with the Message on the Maine
"A Day Of Important Phases.
Washington. March 90. - Yesterday
was one of action in every branch OF
Cfhcial lie; action in the White House.
where the president and his cabinet ad-
visers assembled in special cabinet Sea-
sion at 1880 o'clock: action in both
branches of congress. where the mes
sage Of the president on the Maine dis
astsr AMI the report and testimony of
the court Of inquiry were received; &C.
lion In the secret conferences Of state
officials and diplomats concerning the
latest phases OF Spanish-American
negotiation. and action in the war and
havy departments. with the Spanish ST.
uation as the common purpose Of all
the varying aspects OF official action.
Seldom has a day been replete with Sd
many diverse and important phases Of
a single subject.
Aud Vet ~ All Means Peace.
And yet. throughout this activity. thu
prevailing tone. az received from ad-
nlnistraiior sources. has been more re-
assuring. more in the line Of peace than
u has been for some days. This was the
impression conveyed by cabinet officers
after the special cabinet session. The
same sentiment characterized the dip
loma;ic conferences at the state de-
partment. But in congress-. which af-
forded the greatest field for anti-Span-
ish and war-iikc expressions, a strain
Of discomfort and uneasiness prevailed
after the Presidents message and the
Maine report were submitted. especially
on the house eide. The presidents
message submitting the Maine report
ard accompanying evidence was III.
main event q the day. Those who had
anticipated that the MESSAGE would
contribute Co the aggressive spirit were
disappointed.
Nm Surprises In the Message.
IL contained no surprises. In the
house 81 representatives the message
ard report were referred TO the commit
tee On foreign affairs. and Spanish de-
hate was for the time being diverted.
In the senate there was a similar refer
ence o. the committee on foreign rela-
tions. and Money OF Mississippi deliy.
cred a brief and energetic speech pictur-
INK the woes Of Cuba. The special
cabinet session was held to go over the
Presidents message and more particu-
AIRY to consiicr the latest develop
mcnts In the negotiations now pro-
ceeding with Spain. These had assumed
vide held. embracing not only the
Maine question, but the entire Cuban
problem.
srain's Reply Was in Hand.
The answer Of Spain was in hand 10
the nrm note sent through Minister
Wocdford last week stating that the
condition Of Cuban affairs had become
50 tntolerahlc that the United States
could not much longer remain inactive
toward u. The general tone OF the
Spanish answer impressed the president
and cabinet officers most fayorably, 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
How Browning Read Political Matter.

l have read the newspapers only
through Roberts eyes He reads them
i'll a room sacred from the foot of WON.
an. And this is not always satisfactory,
as whenever Robert falls into state Of
disgust with any political party he
throws the whole subject over Every
now and then he ignores France alto
gether. and l. who am more tolerant
and more curious. find myself suspend.
ed over hiatus. l ask about Theirs
speech "Thiers is q rascal" he says
Il make point of not reading q word
OF THEIRS" NJ Prudhon, then? "Prud.
hon is q mailman. Who cares for Prud.
hon? The president? 1.-THE president
is an ass not worth thinking Of" And
SO We treat Of politics. of Eliz.
abeth Barrett Browning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
rHE ANazoxAS
Vow Renamed New Orleans.

NoW h'hsLlsu New orleans.
much So tina; after the meeting IL was
stated by members that the outlook
was far more assuring. and that Spain
had shown such a oonciliatory tone
that u was believed she would make
concessions sufficient to permit an
amicable adjustment Of the present
strained relations. This was qualified.
however. by the statement that the
danger point has No; yet passed. and
that var-vhile no longer a probability
was yet a possibility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29

An express package containing &c.
600. sent by the Adams Express com.
rany from the First National bank Of
Chicago to the State Bank Of Traverse
City, Mich. last Saturday. was broken
open and s., 600 extracted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
ACCUSES A DEAD STATESMAN,
Money Charges Canovas with an Attempt
TO Ssarve q Whole People.

Money Charges Canovas with an AttempS
to Siarve Whole People.
Washington. March ga scene of
intense interest was presented in the
senate when the presidents message
transmitting the findings of the Maine
court of inquiry was received. The gal
leries were packed to the doors and the
attendance of senator's was quite as
large as IT has been at any time dur
ing the present session. Eager to as
certain the full findings of the court.
scores OF members of the hoGse. after
the adjournment Of that body. had hur-
ried 10 the senate chamber and the floor
was crowded with them. When the
reading Of the presidents message was
begun a hush so marked fell over the
chamber that one might have heard .
pin fall. Throughout the reading of the
message and the findings of the court
there was not the slightest demonstra-
ton.
Following closely upon the reading of
the message came the speech of Money
OF Mississippi, upon his recent observa-
tons in Cuba, and the deduction from
them which he had made. He spoke ex-
tenporaneously, and declared that re-
concentration in Cuba had been planned
10y Canovas-the Spanish premier pre-
ceding Ssgasta and who was assas-
sinated-and planned with the deliber-
ate purpose OF starving to death the
population which had refused to be
governed by Spain. When the death Of
Representative Simpkins. of Massachu-
sets. was announced the senate ad ..
journec.
The reading Of the presidents mes
sage in the house yesterday was list
ened to with breathless interest by the
members and the spectators in the gal
leries. which were crowded in like sar-
dimes in a box. Just one wave OF ap-
rlause swept from floor TO ceiling. and
then the death Of Representative Simp-
kins. Of Massachusetts,. was announced
and the house adjourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
No Fight Against tn. Anti. Fusion Law

st. Louis. March 2s.-The Democratic
state central committee of Illinois will
not test the anti-fusion bill passed by
tie last session of the legislature in the
courts, Judge Kramer. of East st.
Louis. a member, so stating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
southerr Gstliau. Te.chsrs.

Terre HAute. Ind, March ss.-with an
enrolment of more than 1000 delegates
to the Southern Indiana Teachers asso-
citation convention all state records were
broken. Shelbyville is to have the con-
vention next year. The officers elected
are: President. ]. P. Funk. New Albany;
secretary. jamie Deming. ShelbyYille.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
UNKNOWN wlrNEssGIvEsr TESTIMONY
Name Il Kept Secret by Agreement OF the
hoard Of Inquiry.

Washington. March 2a.-The immense
mass Of testimony taken by the Maine
court Of inauir, was sent to the senate
yesterday. and with the presidents
message and findings e the court. re-
ferrsc TO the committee on foreign rela-
TORS. The testimony was taken on
eighteen different days. the fourteenth
day. however. being devoted to viewing
the wreck. Every witness who was
known TO have any information that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
THE TRAVELLERS, GUIDE.

HHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC RAIL
~ Wry-T1ekete can - purchased O. be9Ra0o
g r D p depot corner Fifth ovenpe ~ SHirfV.
arst street, Frank b PlummeI. Aesnt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, March %.
Following were the quotations on the
Board Of Trade: Wheat-May, opened
sl.O3hs. closed s1.o4; July, opened S3hc.
closed Sac; September. opened 76Ec,
closed 1sc. COrn-May, opened 25Xc,
closed 25kc; July, opened and closed
231sc; September. opened s1ssc, closed
311sc. Oats-May. opened 25%c, closed
25hc: July. opened 2312c, closed 23hc.
Pork-May. opened s9.27R. closed
$s.57H. Lard-May, opened A.7Sk.
closed $495; July. opened 1896, closed
$500.
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery.
1Si4c per ID; extra, dairy. 16c; fresh pack
ing stock. 10k@l1c. Eggs-Fresh stock.
SC per doz. Live Poultry-Turkeys.
7Q10c per 10; chickens. sis9sc; ducks,
7lsGsEc. Potatoes-Common to choice.
55Ge4c per blu. Sweet Potatoes-Illinois,
$2.50@3.00.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. March IS.
Wheat-Firm; No. l northern, sSc
99c; July. 94kc. Rye-Higher; No. /,
55d5sAc. Barley-Steady; No. 3. 44c;
sample. 29G44c. Oats-Weak and ne
elected; No. white, 2SQ2skc.
Local Masksss.
Corr-2Sd26c.
Oats-l6A2Oc.
Hay-Timothy ss0s 90 wild, ss07.
Straw-f4Qi 80.
P0tatoes-56c.
Brtter-Fair to choice, l2c; fresh creamery
1sc.
Eggs-l0c.
Chickens-506c
Turkeys-10c.
Ducks-Alive. &c; dressed, IOc.
Coal-SOft. 10c.
Cattle-Butchers Gay for corn fed steers
4h05Hc.
Hogs s30355.
Sheep-3!1Qic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-29

Danger Point Not Passed. Howcver-Eeply
ofthe Dons 10 Mckiniey's Latest Note IL
Mt Hand and Is Tirm-Nieantime tho
Dogs Of War Arc Being Carefully Pre-.
pared for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Not
satisfied with the Message ON the Maine
"A Day Of Important Phases,
The silver star., 1898-12-22

justified in taking the step we con-
templated taking six months ago.
Therefore we step boldly forth and
cast out lot with the ranks Of de-
mocracy, and we ask that the DEM
ocrats of this vicinity come forward
with their support, as they will find
in THE SILVER STAR a asuppoft that
will not be lacking for earnestness
and firmness of purpose. The pa
per has tried to give the news of this
community in a fair and concise
manner and to work for the up-
building of the community, and it
will continue ON those lines. I'm
pfoveinents will be made as the sup-
port will warrant, and we trust the
people will ttieet Us half way in our
endeavors.
Dolores should be incorporated,
and 1t the citizens will take the
proper interest in the matter it can
easily be done.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

"After mixing wedding or any
rich fruit cake," writes ar authority
OF dyspeptic dainties, let it re-
main in the refrigerator for two or
three days before baking And
after baking would it not be we'll to
return it to the refrigerator and let
it fernain there for two or three
centuries before eating'-Denver
Postscripts.
The silver star., 1898-12-22
Montezuma Journal.

MOntezumR JOURNAL.
We did not go to the postoffice last
Thursday until late. hence, we we're too
late to note the fact. Joe H. Dewitt
and Miss Olive WILDER were united in
the holy bonds Of matrimony, but as the
old proverb goes, better late than never.
We, the boys Of the Montezuma journal,
do hereby extend our hearty congratu.
lations. and may peace and prosperity
eyer crown the home of this young
couple.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

We have been told that there was
no vacant land in this county, but
a report of the U. S. Land Office at
Durango, which will be published
next week, shows that there are
so5,s7o acres Of agricultural and
mineral land open in Montezuma
county.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

An exchange says it sthe proper
thing for young lady to hold her
fellows hands to warm them after a
sleigh ride. Yes, but after marri-
age he can warm his hands by the
fire and she will warm her feet on
his back after retiring.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

Bert Graves came into Cortez last
Monday all smiles and when asked by
the bashful editor Of the Journal the
cause Of his good humor. he said, T'm
"pop" Of the handsomest babe in the
world, and it just arrived this morning.
Dec. 18th. Mother and babe, we are
pleased to say. are doing nicely, and Mrs.
Morrison thinks with proper care Bert
will shrvive-Montezuma Journal.
TT
L. E. Ormiston is in town today
from Formby attending to soihe
business matters.
j. 9. Adams came in today from
California, where he has been for
some time past.
Chas. Little, formerly manager
of the Enterprise hotel at Rico,
came in from that city today.
Attorney w. A. Reese, OF Duran.
go, passed through this village to-
enroute home from a business trip
to Cortez.
iii
Mr.. Lambert, who drives the
stage plying between Dolores and
the couhty capitol, left today for
Delta to spend the holidays with
friends.
The silver star., 1898-12-22
EDITORIAL NOTES. 5
AAAAA2
THE FUTURE OF
THE SILVER STAR.
.AAxkAkA

= AAAS VAL 414S "a A3ks
The assertion that The SILVER
STAR would soon be out of exist.
ence has been given prominence by
some who, for personal reasons, de-
sired to have it quit, but it is not
going to quit and will continue to
DO business at the old stand, Our
motto has always been and always
will be "the greatest good to the
greatest number" and, while we
believe we have done all we could
to carry out that motto, We have
stronger belief that we can accom-
plish more good by following other
methods.
The results of the recent cam.
paign have made several facts plain
to those who have cared to look.
While we have always been an ad-
irirer of the Honorable Henry M.
Teller and perhaps always will be,
and have found it a pleasure to fol-
low his lead, we are convinced that
so far as the Republican party or
any branch of it is Concerned no
permanent relief for the distress of
the people can be reached through
that channel, since it has been dem.
onstrated in this state that political
schemers can steal not only party
emblem, but the patty itself and de-
liver the goods to the persons offer
ing the highest reward. Nearly all
of the democratic candidates elected
In this state are known to be true
silver men and the fact that the
democratic party is a true bimetallic
party has been clearly demonstrat.
ed. Some Of the former so.called
democratic officials of this state have
1t heart beeh straight republicans
and their actions have proven the
fact, but those recently elected show
a disposition to follow out dcmu-
cratic principles and we believe they
are sincere.
To accomplish the one desire Of
bimetallism all friehds of silvcf
must unite with the democraticparty
and to form that Union properly We
believe every one tiinst drop other
banners and follow where the rooster
leads. No more mistakes should
be made and to avoid them we must
unite with the party that represents
right and justice. THE SILVER
STAR has always been and always
will be, as long as It remains undet
The present management, a silver
paper and. as there Can w 10 half.
way ground, We want to work with
the political party that ptcuiises the
most good to the masses, and that
party is the Democratic party.
This decision has not Been reach.
cd In moments Thought, bit has
come after a Careful study Of the
situation, said study dating Back
over A period Of six hiohths OF more,
and We believe We srs light. And,
since the heat Of tic eampdisA is
over and tkefe are no candidates for
rominAsloi,s OF Office beseising US
t1f support ~ fs*' that " are
The silver star., 1898-12-22

But few weeks pass that do not
contain some incident that empha-
sizes the necessity of having the
town of Dolores incorporated.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

The man who never swore is like
the girl who never used powder
you can't tell when he is going to
begin, so says an exchange.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

New Jefscy and Belgium are suf-
fering from rat plague, and every
woman who reads the dispatches
lnvoluntarlaily grabs her skirts and
says, ooh ny'"
The silver star., 1898-12-22

You should send few copies of
THE SILVER STAR of january sth
your eastern friends. It will be a
good advertisement for the town
and county.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

A Durango syndicate has located
and are working several claims on
the West Mancos which afe sup
posed 10 BE d continuation Of the
Shutdown contact. LA Plata Miner.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

People seem to be more liberal
this year than ever. They are pre-
senting their loved ones with them
selves.-Durango Democrat.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

The state legislature will soon be
in session and once more the people
will be hearing of steals of all kinds
and have plenty of things to kick
about.
The silver star., 1898-12-22
ear Aigasl Eisminsr,,,' +

NsishBor Jos Dewitt Of the Dolores
sittxk erAH accomplished the ksAts Of
1sttins married, solpk ID bodAskeepine
And getting out tho tapsr lAtt xSek, d
pretty good record NJ dhe man. How.
ever. the pattins nr 1t btUvca, putting
down carpets and estting thlige to.
ssthsr Haussd him ID apologize tof that
tired. .lsslinR look n me SrAn inst satur.
iAy, but under the circumstances all
I'm fotvitt Jss tsf W. little iuattsnticn
The silver star., 1898-12-22

II you are really interested in the
advancement Of your town you can
spare twenty-five or fifty cents to
send out copies Of THR SILVER srAR
ON January Sth.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

Many unfortunate nieh pass
through two seasons Of courtship in
their matrimonial experience! one
before marriage and one In the di-
vorce court.-Denvci Postscripts.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

Dolores population and favenue
are sufficient to permit incorporal
tion, and with its other advantages
a good municipal government will
cause It 10 grow in q most sati bfac-
tory manner.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

A Noted palmist declares that 4
woman with a ldhs thumb will have
her bwn wey. A woman with d
short thhMb OF with no thumbs at
all ii bail. ID the sanc xAy. profes.
sor. or.-pehve4 rustsefiptsi
The silver star., 1898-12-22

The editors and printers Of the
southwest sssni to have a eofAef Oh
tie mattimoniul busiAiss these days.
-pdsosa aptihss News.
And Bro. Ehodini,er Is a. iaecp In
the fiiud a. the rest
The silver star., 1898-12-22
Additional Local and Personal.

Send in your orders for the New Yeaf
edition. s cents each.
The silver star., 1898-12-22
La Plata Miner.

La Plata Miner.
Cards received at this Office announce
the marrlage Of Miss Olive E. Wilber
and Mr.. joe H. Dewitt. at Dolores. on
Wednesday, Dec. Z. 1888. Tho Miner ex-
tends congratulations and best wishes
for a happy future.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

Under the caption of Double.
Yolk Eggs" the Colorado Poultry
man and Farmer prints the follow.
ing, which may be of interest to
our readers!
"Wheh dduble-yolk eggs are
found among those coiisetedi 1t is
considered d cause fof congratula.
ton, the hens being supposed to
have performed extra work. But
the fact is that double-yolk eggs in
dicatc that the hens are too fat. The
eggs are really abnormal, and ii will
be but short time before the liens
will cease laying, hence, while a
few extta large eggs will be obtain
cd for a short time, the result will
be none at all later on. As soon a.
the hens begin to lay double-yolk
eggs shut OH the grain aiid reduce
the food 50 d ID Bring them into
ihore favorable condition for lay.
ing.'' And id another column It
says: well fed poultry rarely be.
come oyer fat wheh they are COM
pelled 10 scratch among litter for
their train.''
The silver star., 1898-12-22

Pagosa Springs News.
Mr.. Joe H. Dewitt. editor and publish.
ct OF The SILVER STAR at Dolores. and
Miss Olive E. WILDER of the same place
were married on December Z, 1893. We
wish Joe and his bride all the happiness
and prosperity possible throughout their
welded life.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

John cleghorn, warden of the
Colorado penitentiary, recommends
that the state purchase big low
grade mine, build a prison over its
mouth and employ the prisoners
thefein. The plan has much to
eottimend it, The penitentiary
might thus be made self support
ing and convict labor would not be
brought into competition with free
labor.-Telldride Journal.
The silver star., 1898-12-22


An exchange tells Of a girl who
took a header from her wheel and
was Jared into Inconsistencies.
Methods of resuscitation were inn
mediately applied without seeming
fesult until a benevolent looking old
gentleman with glasses said: Rub
her neck" At this the young wo-
man came to her senses. Tears
came and she repressed cry of
anguish as she screamed, Rubber
neck yourself, you old fooll' and
she was SO mad she couldn't cry.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

Of single week. Anyway. here's our
best. Joe. which kindly extend also to
the Mrs. P.S.-This weeks issue looks
like Joe was becoming more used to it.
The silver star., 1898-12-22

port will warrant, and we trust the
people will meet US half way in our
endeavors.
Dolores should be Incorporated,
and 1t the citizens will take the
proper interest in the matter it can
easily be done.
People seem to be more liberal
this year than ever. They are pre-
senting their loved ones with them
selves.-Durango Democrat.
The man who never swore is like
the girl who never used powder
you can't tell when he is going to
begin, so says an exchange.
But few weeks pass that do not
contain some incident that empha-
sizes the necessity of having the
town of Dolores incorporated.
You should send a few copies of
THE SILVER STAR of JANUARY sth
your eastern friends. 1t will be a
good advertisement for the town
and county.
The state legislature will soon be
in session and once more the people
will be hearing of steals of all kinds
and have plenty of things to kick
about.
New Jefscy and Belgium are suf-
fering froth rat plague, and every
woman who reads the dispatches
lnvoluntarlally grabs her skirts and
says, ooh myi"
II you are really interested in the
advancement Of your town you can
spare twenty-five or fifty cents to
send out copies Of THR SILVER SrAR
on January Sth.
-
Many uhfottuhate rieh pass
through two seasons Of courtship in
their matrimonial experience, one
before marriage and one In the di-
vorce court.-Denvci. Postscripts.
A Durango syndicate has located
and are working several claims on
the West Mancos which afe sup.
posed 10 BE b continuation Of the
Shutdown contact. LA Plata Miner.
----.ae-A--------.-
Dolores population and favenue
are sufficient to permit incorporal
ton, and with its other advantages
a good municipal government will
cause It TO grow in q most sati bfac-
tory manner.
The editors and printers Of the
southwest seem to have q cofAef Oh
tie Mattimohiul busihiss these days.
-pasosa Springs News.
And Bro. khodinier Is d. iaecp IN
the fiiud a. the rest.
--44-;e;----z.
A Noted paltnist declares thAt 4
woman with a idng thuMH will have
her bwn wey. A woniah with d
shcrt thhn,b Of with no thumbs At
all Is 6uil. ID the same xAy. prcfes.
sor. -p.Avei rustsefiptsi
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-21

Dancing pumps and light weigh
boots and shoes at Alexander's.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-01-21
Denver Papers win.

Ten days ago fourteen of the big
department stores of Denver, con-
trolling nearly so per cent Of the adj
vertising support Of the Denver pa
pers, ordered their advertisements out
unless 30 per cent reduction in rates
were made then. The managers of
the newspaplng decided that if they
could be arbitrarily dealt with in that
way in matter Of business, eventu-
ally the department combine, feeling
it's power, would dictate the editorial
utterances and hold censorship
over the press that would make the
columns OF those papers nothing more
than reflex of business methods"
This high-handed course aroused the
people of Denver and their indigna-
ticn found expression in refusal to
patronize the department stores. So
threatening did the boycott become
that Tuesday the combine made an
unconditional surrender to the news
papers, with the result that hereafter
the department stores will be made to
pay higher scale of rates than was
III force prior to the trouble. This is
is great victory for the Denver pa
pers.-Ogden Standard.