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The evening times., 1898-07-19
Saks and Company,
"Saks' COrner.''
FATAL ACCIDENT IN s11Esrz
Falling Cage I'm Coal Mine kiIIs
TWenty.Sfx

Berlin. July ia cage at coal mine
in Beuthen. Silesia. fell go meters yes
terday. killing twenty-four of its occu-
pants.
Two others were so badly injured that
they will die.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

THE TIMES, in all its editions, Morning, Even
ing and Sunday. will be mailed to one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The evening times., 1898-07-19
So IL the Eneny.

N Interesting time b ~ slways good time
We fsaegise tle AmefcaA soadien et Santiago
ore havl1E n Interesting ti1he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
ABBREVIATED TELE0RAMS.

John q. Ives. a pioneer merchant Of
Springfield, Ills. died Tuesday. aged 81.
Captain Arson is more than confident
that he can purchase the Chicago base
ball club.
The members OF the New York Cot
ton exchange have voted not to sus-
pend business on Good Friday. April g.
The Wisconsin state board Of control
has elected NJ. J. Tappins. of Dodgeville,
as its secretary to succeed the late d.
s. Comfy.
The official wheat returns for New
South Wales, covering the season Just
ended. show that 9s2, 4S1 acres yielded
15.sis.2Ss bushels.
Rev. Joseph Har.zell. Methodist
Episcopal bishop for Africa, has ar
rived at New York. after an extended
tour Of the dark continent.
1t is claimed that there has been
found near Carthage. No.. a vein of
zinc thirty feet thick. and also indica-
tons Of oil and natural gas.
The Austria Hungarian government
Intends to ask for 45 ooo. 900 to $1,000. 0oO
forms for the purpose of increasing the
strength OF the Austrian navy.
The nucleus Of company OF Michi-
gan volunteers was organised at Mar
auette 10 fight against Spain in Cuba.
All who Joined are ex-militia men.
The contractors of the Wisconsin VAL
ley Telephone company have reached
/ Hurley with the extension Of the line
/ placing the Gosebic range in commune
/, cation with Eau Claire. Chippewa Falls,
st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31

To aid in the re-establishing of the re-
concentrates upon their farms, the ca
blegram states, the government will
grant them the protection of the Span
ish military forces, augmented by local
relief committees to look after their
Immediate needs
Economic kitchens, it says, are to be
established to support the reconcentra-
Cos while waiting for their first crops to
mature, and they are to be furnished
farming implements and seeds by the
government. To supply them with ready
money such of them as are able will be
given employment upon public works.
and it is asserted by the authorities that
these measures will result in the speedy
rehabilitation of the rural communities
In the western provinces. This cable
gram was not made public till more
than an hour after midnight and no Of
fetal comment upon its significance
could be secured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
CHAIRMAN FERRY TO PINGREE

Letter That Gives an Opinion Of the Gov
ernor's Bill and Methods.
Lansing, Mich, March S1-A decided
sensation has been created by the re-
ceipt by Governor Pingree of e. reply
to his letter addressed to Chairman
Ferry, of the Republican state central
committee, asking for an opinion of his
equal tax bill as well as Of his action in
calling special session. The letter was
written at Phoenix, A. T., on last Fri
day, and is in part as follows: Having
convened the legislature without con-
ferring with the Republican state CEN
trail committee, of which / have the
honor to be chairman, l am not pre-
pared, without first thoroughly investi-
eating the measures you propose. to offer
any recommendations to my Republic
an and Democratic friends in that body,
as You request.
II recognize in discussing and con-
sidering this question of taxation the
demagogue is furnished an opportunity
to make political capital by charging
upon the necessities and rights of the
poor, while denOuGoiEg and villifying
the fortunate. But, judging
from your well-kEown methods, l fear
that an extra session Of the legislature
at this time will do more harm than
good, and instead of enacting laws that
are just and beneficial it will only re-
suit in intensifying the prejudices that
your acts and words tend constantly to
create in the minds Of the people. the
results Of which, in my judgment. are
harmful to the party and very detri-
mental to the best interests of the
otateD
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
Gen. Lee Remains Cheerful.

Havana, March 31.-Consul General
Lee continues as cheerful as sunlight.
despite the fact that he was warned
last Sunday and Monday of five dis
tinct plots against his life. Of course
he does not give credence to such
stories, and he is carefully guarded by
the government, but continuous warn
inss of this nature are not a pleasant
diet. The latest story was that he
would be poisoned by q bribed emplOye
of his hotel. To this General Lee re-
piled by asking the newspaper corr
spondents who sit near him at meal
time, in case he is suddenly taken ILL.,
first to shoot his waiter and then to
run for, stomach pump.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
WILL BE SETTLED THIS WEEK.
Whether We shall Have Peace or Let tn
War Dogs Loose.

A<oeb LOOses
Washington, March SLIT is the view
OF the administration that the present
week will shape the policy of the fu-
ture, regarding the Spanish trouble,
whether it is to be one of peace or one
OF war. Naturally this critical juncture
has oecasioned the greatest interest
here, coupled with no little excitement
as word was passed about that the
last stage in the negotiations with
Spain was reached. Many representa-
tive pen of congress, senator's and
representatives, called at the White
House and conferred with the president.
To the leaders in congress he stated
that definite results were expected from
Madrid by tomorrow. This served to
allay the intense feeling which had
been manifested in congress, and
through the influence of the leaders
further radical action by the senate and
house was for the time being deferred
AT the Capitol excitement was un-
abated. The meeting of the senate
committee on foreign relations &C.
casioned a great deal of interest be-
cause Of the many war-like resolutions
which were introduced Tuesday and
referred to that committee. The COM
mittee concluded to wait. On the house
side there was an intensity of feeling.
After the vote on the Bailey resolution
many Republicans went to the White
House to confer with the president and
to express to him their hope that some
thing might be promised which would
| relieve the strained situation. The as
surance Of the president was given to
these members that by tomorrow night
at the latest something definite could
be expected. The situation at the Cap
itol is one of waiting expectancy SEN
ators and representatives are willing to
give the president an opportunity to
| carry out his plans, but there is i'm
| patience to have some information re-
garding these plans and some assur-
ances that they win not delay action toe
long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
urLL rAILs OF APPREHENSION.
Thinks 70 Z n War Resolution and Finding
O;herwi.r Has No g.e for N,

Thinks 70 u 70 War Resolution and Finding
Otherwise Has No Use for II.
Hull. ohairman Of the committee on
miiitary affairs. who was one of the
prime movers in the movement for
prompt and vigorous action on the Re
publican side. came forward with q
strong appeal g. Republicans not to be
carried or their feet. At the outse;
he said that his sympathies were with
the resolutions. but he argued that it
dii not present n question Of higher
privilege than the consideration of an
Appropriation bill. We could have war.
said he. whenever we wanted Il. a res
o,ution declaring war was privileged, he
admitted.
"But this Is not n resolution declaring
war" intcrpcsed bland. 1t H. n reso-
luton recognizing the independence Of
Cuba. which does not necessarily in
vcivc war"
If the resolution falls short OF that
replied Hun. "tsnd dill not hear 1t fully
read: n II falls short II that point il
l. not operative. and 10 my mind u does
no. present any question OF privilege
at all.
AS have already said. I am in favor
Of this government intervening at the
very earliest date unless conditions
change materially so that they will in
sure the liberty Of the Cubans ard a
cessation IL the deplorab.e condition
that prevail In that Island at the pres
ent time. Applause on the Republican
side.l ! am IN favor OF that principle.
| and state now and here that / VIII 90
as far az any man on this floor for the
purpose Of preserving the rights OF the
struggling patriots IN their heroic ef-
forts On that island Applause on the
Republican sidel: and ! am in favor OF
the United states controlling the
| destlnies ~ this continent and saying
e. spain that she must get out of the
western hemisphere"
Simpson 81 Kansas. raised a laugh
lust here amid the excitement by ask.
inE for order among the speakers re-
| coaceatrados." referring 10 the gather
Ing for consultation at the speakers
i desk
Hopkins Of Illinois called attention q
thu distinction between the resolution
| In the precedent cited by Bailey and
TIE present resolution. In the forme,
resolution Il was contended tina; tho
i dignity Of the house had been iufringea
uror by tn executive. There was nd
such contention here. lie urged IN.
Republicans 90 walt a little while.
The SPEAKER Their made his ruling. II.
spoke In deliberate. distinct and en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31

"Do you remember that girl who
came here and said that what she most
desired was a good homer" asked the
housewife.
"What is the matter now?" respond
ed her husband. "Have you missed
something else:"
Eyes. I guess she has good home
pretty nearly paid for by this time. -
Washington Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago. March 30.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today: Wheat-May.
opened $1.04. closed $1.03ha; July, opened
s2Nc, closed SIC; September. opened
1880, closed &c. Corn-May, opened
and closed 29c: July. opened 20Ac. closed
30&c; September. opened 315sc. closed
3l1Rc. Oats-March. opened and closed
nominal: May. opened Csc. closed 25Mc:
July, opened 2Sc, closed 23c. Pork-May,
opened s9.t2k, closed s9.371k: July,
opened s9.45. closed s947h. Lard-May.
opened $4.S7h. closed s5.05ls; July,
opened and closed s5O7%.
Produce: Butter - Extra creamery.
1SlSc per ID: extra dairy, Ice; fresh
packing stock, 10i1G11c. Eggs-Fresh
stock, &c per doz. Live Poultry-Tur-
keys. 7G10c per 10; chickens, sb09c:
ducks. 1l5@SlAc. PotatoesCommon to
choice 53Me0c per blu. Sweet Potatoes
Illinois, s2.5Od3.O0.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago. March 90.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day,
24.000; sales ranged at $2.756375 for
pigs, s3.70G3.s7Is for light. s3.70q375 for
rough packing, s3.75M3.S0 for mixed.
and ss75QS92ls for heavy packing and
shipping lots. Cattle-Estimated re-
ceipts for the day. 12,C00; quotations
ranged at $5.10@5.75 for choice to extra
steers, $4.6OG5.10 good to choice do,
s4.25@4.75 fair to good. s3.s564.30 COM
mon to medium do, s3.75G4.25 butchers
steers. $3.60M4.30 stockers, $4.O0M4.75
feeders, s225d3.90 cows, s2.60f4eO heif-
ers, s2.60@4.25 bulls, oxen and stays,
So 60@4.75 Texas steers, and $400a69 90
veal calves. Sheep and Lambs-Esti-
mated receipts for the day, 16, 600; quo
tations ranged at $3.50G4.75 westerns.
$3.25@470 natives. and $425@ 5.65 lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, March 80.
Wheat-1sc higher; No northern.
csc: No. DO, 94Zcffi May. 9SIkc; July,
947sc. Oats-Steady; No. mixed, 2ss4c.
Rye-Ac higher; Nc. !. sc.
L000l laSk0eo,
Corr-25026c
Oats-1s020c.
Hay-TiTothy seos5o; wild, ssa7.
Straw--S4l4 So
POtatOes-55c
Butter-Fair TO choice. l2c: fresh creamery
1sc.
Eggs-1oc.
Chichens-5I6c
Turkeys-l0c.
Ducks-Alve. &c; dressed, los.
| Coal-Soft. 10c.
Cattle-Butchers nay for corn fed steers
4MQaac; cows and heifers, 303lc; calves
4hQ51ic.
Hogs ta035.
Sheep-s1.G4c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
BLANCO SENDS SOME NEWS
Claims Paeiseation in Eastern Cuba and
Will Let the Reconcentr.dos Go.

Washington, Mrach s1.-The Spanish
legation here late last night received
q cablegram from the governor gen.
eral of Cuba saying that the captain
general reported the pacification of the
eastern provinces 80 far advanced that
Il had been decided 10 rescind the re.
concentrate order In these provinces
and allow al subjects OF this decree to
return to their homes In the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
TOMORROW. PERHAPS
Tho United States Will Know
Whether II Il To Be Peace
or Wan with Spain.
rKINLEY STILL ASKS PATIENCE.
Only Wants . Little More Time to
Develop His Policy to the
r Climax.

Statsmant At Madrid Of the United States
Proposals Show Them Of . Decidedly
Mild Character, While as Stated ut WASH
angton They Include the Independence
Of Cuba-The Don Looking Around Eu-
rope for Help, Of Which He Finds None
That Il Practical.
Madrid. March GA cabinet council
was held yesterday afternoon to con-
slider the American proposals. Another
will be held today, presided over by the
will be final conference between Unit
ed States Minister Woodford, Senior Sa-
gasta (the premier), Senior Gullon (the
foreign minister), and Senior Moret (the
minister for the colonies).
The proposition which Spain will an
swer covers two points only. 1t is as fol-
lows: Spain to proclaim Immediately
an armistice in Cuba to last until Octo-
Der. during which interval the United
States will use its good offices with the
insurgents to make this temporary
peace permanent: and second, Spain to
do her best toward relieving the suffer-
Ing and starvation on the island. with
America to be allowed to assist in this
work.
Quite Another Sort of Statement.
Washington, March 31.-The vital
point in the Cuban situation, independ-
ence, has shifted itself from Washing
ton to Madrid. where the Spanish gov
eminent is now giving grave and earn
est consideration to propositions pre-
scented by the government of the Unit
ed States. 1t is believed that it is now
but question of an exceedingly short
time before the inevitable crisis must
come. The propositions submitted by
this country contemplate a complete
and immediate cessation of hostilities in
Cuba, the return of the reconcentrados
to their usual avocations and the indie
pendence Of Cuba-this last feature to
be secured probably on an indemnity
basis by which the island would pay a
substantial sum for its freedom from
Spanish rule.
Spain Cannot Misunderstood.
1t has been made perfectly clear to
Spain that nothing less than a close of
the war and the independence of the
island will suffice as an adequate settle
ment. Such lesser methods as have been
contemplated from time to time are now
put aside for these more advanced and
positive positions. 1t is now for Spain
| to accept or reject these tenders. Never
before until now has the Spanish gov
! eminent even for a moment entertained
| such propositions. Now, in the stress OF
the present emergency, with declara-
tons of war introduced in the Ameri-
can congress, Spain has reluctantly
| consented to consider them. This in II.
eslf has given lively hope of satisfac.
tory result But it involves a grave
crisis in Spain. and it cannot be fore.
| told what the final action at Madrid will
be.
Washington, March S1.-The above
| dispatch was shown to an official of the
administration whose position is such
as to give weight to his utterances. He
said the Madrid statement of the pres.
dents proposition was not to be taker
| seriously. The administration was
quoted as saying that an armistict
1 would not be preSSad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31

vsf-spcatsr's Significant Remark.
Washington. March 31.-A Wild ard
up-Cariaus scene occurred in the house
of Representatives yrsi-rday when Bal
ley. the Democratic leader. attempted
o. force thu hand Of the Republicans
upon n proposition 60 override the
speaSsr and pass a resolution recogniz-
Ing the Independence az the Cuban re-
public. He vas oheered in the crowded
galleries. but the members of the ma
Jority refused a. support him. Man- of
them sympaihizcd with tire purpose Of
the resolution. Hull. chairman Of the
military committee. going 20 fer as to
indofsC the r:crcsition under the i'm
preston that IL provided for a declara-
| ton Of war. but most Of the radicals
who were In favor Of any cert Of revo-
iutionary methods had been won over to
the Iolscy Of sticking 10 the party or
gsnizatIon ard refusing TO do anything
until the Initiative came from tkeirgiGe
| They were rallied b. two Of the lead
Ing advocates Of armed Intervention.
and TIRE speaker himself from the chair
made an Indirect appeal to his party
associates TO stand firm.
4 When the storm Broke.
The storm broke Immediately after
the reading of The journal. when Eailcy.
tic Democratic leader. demanded rec
ignition as matter Of privilege ard
offered n resolution. No ore knew what
the resolution cCntaired. but all knew
that u related % the sli-absorbinc topic
! of cuba. The speaker held that the
y suiar order vas the consideration Of
ths pension bill. which he directed the
clerk 60 read. While it was being read
bailey requested that the resolution be
scrt bach To- him. AS seen as the PEN
sion bill was passed he was again on his
feet demanding recognition.
Mighty Cool ~Czar." Tia: Of Oars.
Tut BouteIle. chairman Of the naval
affairs committee. was also calling for
rccc gnItion. and thc SPEAKER recognized
hin rauslnF amid the clancr and con-
fusion 20 inform Bailey calmly that his
Iichts would be respected. Boutelle
then moved that the house so irto COM
mittee % the whole ard resume the
Consideration q The naval appropriation
LM.
Pending that motion" announced
the speaker. the centlemn. from Texas
states his desire TO present a privileged
question. Tho gentleman .!ll state it,"
Bailey then offered q resolution for
THE recu~r'Aon q the Independence a
Cuta. With vas rad. and at lis con-
ciasi1n cheer after cheer was Eivca
frvm the galleries and the flcor.
Eaii-y sies . Precedent.
Tho EepubllCan side was omInousiy
silent. Boutslle Immediately made the
POINT q order that the resolution was
not priyilsesd. and upon that Bailey
demanded 10 be heard. lie called at
tention q the fact that In the Fifty.
third congress when Crisp was speaker
B'uteile presented arcsclutioa Of a SIM
liar character relating ~ Hawaii. which
The speaker hsld was privileged but
must go o. a committee. Against that
latter ruling an appeal was taken and
the whole Republican side had voted
against tahling the appeal When h,
said that The head of the list of dis;in.
Euished Republicans who voted arains
tabiing on that occasion was the Hon
orahle speaker Il this house" the Demo.
Gratis went into rapturous applause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
Confirmed by the Senate.

Washington. March 31.-The senate
yesterday confirmed the nomination Of
Aquila ]. Daugherty, collector of inter-
nal revenue for the Fifth district of
Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO. ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC RAIL
~ way-TickeIs can b purehaeed or baggage
checked at r b Twentieth street depot, o.
G r b depot. corner Fifth avenue and Thirty.
first street, Frank h Plummer. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31

Passenger trains leave X d p Moline
| avenue) depot five 81 minutes earlier than time
given. Trains named daily, all other trains
daily except Suh.ay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-03-31
HELD DOWN BY REED
With His Little Ruling and AZ.
sisted by the United Strength
Of the Republicans
BE SLAVES OFT L CUBAN DEBATE

Also seems 10 Settle IN Important Cues
ton 40 to FrivIiege-very Exciting Scene
In the rious~-i;epubiIean Leaders Who
Are Cor the Most fsiic al Action Stand by
the -Csar- sud Tell Their rartisans to
usit-spcaksr's Significant Remark.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-07-06
WATER FOR SAILORS.
The Colonial DANES of America Are
Subscribing for a Novel Gift
TO the Navy.

Anyone who has had occasion to
nurse the sick, especially persons suf-
fering from gun wounds and feyers,
knows how valuable is plentiful sup
ply Of good water. On board war and
other ships the need of such aid is often
felt when there is no possibility of sup
plying il. This subject was discussed
at a recent meeting of the National So
ciety of the Colonial Danes of America
when it was voted TO form an organiZa-
ton for the relief of the sick. At that
time check for $500 was sent to be ex-
pended for extras needed on board the
hospital ship Solace. Later the New
York branch of the society decided to
provide for the purchase of a machine
for aerating water 10 be used on board
warships. Three hundred dollars was
raised Oh the spot and the additional
$1,000 needed is in sight. One Of these
machines has already been turned over
to the army.
The machine in question is one which
has met with the fullest approval from
the surgeon general By its use it is pos
sibie, even where water is bad, to make
it not only palatable, but absolutely
harmless. 1t viii stay fresh for long
time and will keep a spirit in siphons a
surprising length of time. There are
so many medicines which il is necessary
TO administer in waters charged with
gas that this is a great boon, as its
product possesses many OF the same
properties, and, Of course, is much less
expensive. II can be held in a small
vessel and so left by the side of any pa
tent who needs il. The amount of wa
ter needed does seem a great deal, but
as the National Society of Colonial
Danes Of America has so many ramifi-
cations il is not thought that a long
time viii elapse before the desired re-
spouse viii be made TO the suggestion.
As one patriotic member of the society
says there has been a great deal of fun
made of the Colonial Danes as society.
but row there is an opportunity TO
show what they can and will do TO aid
their country and 10 prove that the pa
triotic spirit is as much alive in them
as ii was in their ancestors. The same
member says that at first there was
considerable difference Of opinion as to
what should be done, but that when il
was suggested that the society purchase
a machine for aerating water all diver
sity of idea disappeared. - Chicago
Chronicle.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1898-07-06
WHY THE COOK FELT HURT.
Her Employer Was Not Laid Up from
0yereatinE and She Felt
Sighted.

A lady had cook who gave her every sat.
lsfactlon and she was under the impression
that the cook was equally satisfied with her
place. But one morning. TO the lady's in
tense surprise, the cook gave her the usual
months notice
What do you want to leave for, Jane?'
asked her mistress. Il am very much
pleased with you, and I thought you were
quite comfortable here"
Yes, mum, I'm comfortable enough IN a
way, but"
The cook hesioated and fdgeted about.
But what" queried her mistress.
well, mum, she blurted out, +'the fact
Is the master doesn't seem TO preciate my
cookery, and can't stop IN a place where
my. efforts to please are wasted; so I'd
rather go, mum"
But what makes you think that your
master doesn't appreciate your cookery?
Has ne ever complained TO youe" asked the
No, mum, but my late master was al
ways being laid up through overeating-he
said he couldn't help doing so because my
cookery was so delicious-but master here
hasn't been laid up once al the three months
I've been with you, and that's Just what
bothers me Sc. NUM- Boston Traveller.