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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Fatal Wind Storm,

A severe wind storm struck Sioux
City, Iowa, Friday night, blowing
down the main tent of the Sells-Fore.
paugh circus while the performance
was in progress. The collapse Of the
canvass caused panic in whicha score
OF more persons. were injurned. One
OF them died soon afterwards of bis i'll.
Jurles, while an attache of the show is
hurt internally and it is believed will
die.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Disappointed Miners.

A party of sixty disappointed miners
have just reached juneau, Alaska, from
the Copper River country. One Of
the men. E, W. Hoag, formerly editor
OF a paper at Poplar Bluff, Mo-, says
it took eight weeks to get through the
fifty miles over the Valid, Z glazlef
He speaks in most discouraging way
Of the country, and says that while U,
copper exists there, no gold worth
working was found.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
FRESH FROM GOMEZ.
The First Messengers from the Cuban Gen.
erals Camp Arrive at Key West.

erals Camp Arrive at Key West.
A gunboat arrived at Key West, Sat-
urday afternoon from the blockading
squadron off Cardenas. She had q
small catboat in tow with six Cubans
from Gomez's camp of the insurgent
leader on the goth inst, with dispatches
and are the first direct messengers
from his camp since the beginning of
tho war. The report that Gen. Gomez
is still enjoying splendid health and
spirits, and that the health of the Gu
bans in the field is excellent.
The headquarters of the insurgents is
some place between Remedious and
Sancta Spiritus and unmolested by the
Spaniards.
The messengers will leave at once
keeping secret military movements and
the strength of the Cuban army, but
they admit that the insurgents still
lack arms and ammunition.
The messengers will leave at once
with dispatches for Gen. Thomas Es-
trada Palma, in New York.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02

mand of the forces in the island. gSo,,
who know the gallant ex-Confeda,. s'
are much pleased that he was entru, ,ts
with the first forward movement, ''''
The dispatch from Gen. Shafter inn
Gates that another dispatch had h.,
sent by him prior to the one made NH nj.
lie. Officers on duty in the Office Al !
the secretary of war and the headona'
tiers of the army say they believe, bov,
ever, it fell by the wayside.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02

concealed enemies, enough deeds Of
herOism were done to fill a volume.
One of the men of troop E, desperately
wounded, was lying squarely between
the lines of fire. Surgeon Church
hurried to his side, and with bullets
pelting all around him, calmly dressed
the mans wounds, bandged it and
walked unconcernedly back, returning
with two men with q litter. The
wounded man was placed on the litter
and brought into our lines. Another
soldier of troop L, concealing himself
as best he could behind tree, gave
volley from the Mausers of the Span
iards.
In the mean time away to the left
could be heard the crack of the rifles
of Col. Woods men and the regular,
deep toned yolly of the firing of the
Spanish. Over there the American
losses were the greatest.
Col. Woods men, with all advance
guard we'll out in front, and two Gu
ban guides before them, but apparently
with no fankers, wently squarely into
the the trap set for them by the Span
iards and only the courage of the men
in the face of a fire that would even
make veteran quail, prevented might
easily have been a disaster.
In the two hours fighting in which
the volunteers battled against their
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Dedicators Killed by Lightning

A new Lutheran church near Mime.
waukon, n. d., was struck by light.
nlng, while dedication ceremonies were
IN progress. One end was torn out OF
the building. About 800 persons were
present and two were instantly killed.
In the panic a nuber of others were
injured, but mono fatally.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Cyclone in Ohio,

A cyclone struck Marietta, o., short.
~ after o'clock Saturday afternoon,
dolng'a great deal of damage, and re.
sulting in the loss of several lives.
The principal loss of life occurred on
the river, where a party of excursion
lists were aboard the steamer William
Duffie. Four hundred persons were
on the boat when the wind careenea
her over.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Spain on the Verge of Reyo,ution

The Spanish Queen Regent late Fri.
day afternoon signed decree suspend
ing the Cortes. The closing of the
session was marked by riotous scenes
and revolutionary speeches by Repub-
llcans. Many omnibus threats were
made. The government was denounced
bitterly for a failure in carrying on the
war and for the attempt to hide that
failure by suppressing the right of
sDeach
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Train Robbers Murder an Engineer,


Train No. 40, the northbound ex,
press on the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad, was delayed one mile
north OF Whitehall, ILL.,, late Friday
night by an attempted hold-up. En-.
glneer Fred Dempsey was shot and
killed. AS the train stopped at q
crossing masked man climbed over
the tender with a leveled revolver
Fireman George Savage jumped from
the engine iustas the robber fired, the
bullet taking effect in the freman's
side, The robber then sprang from
the engine and fed. Bloodhounds
were Immediately put on the trail
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
ReInforcements for DEWEY

Four thousand men comprising the
third expedition to the relief of Dewey,
embarked at San Francisco Sunday
afternoon on board the steamers Ohio,
City of Para, Morgan City and Ind,
ana. Gen. Merritt is expected to de-
part Wednesday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
10 Project Rritnnr

The British battleship Illus'rious
left Davenport for Lisbon Saturday
morning. Her object in going is to
protect British interests along the
Spanish coast in the event of hostil-
tiles there,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
HOUSE..

MoNDAY.-The House today passed
the general deficiency bill, CARRYING
1884, OOO,O The bill occasioned lit.
tie debate and it passed precisely as
reported to the house from the com
mittee on appropriation. The remain.
der of the day was given to the Dis
trlct OF Columbia business. At $50
o'clock the house adjourned.
TUEsDAY.-After passing several
bills of minor Importance today the
House, in committee of the whole, con-
sidered without disposition the bill to
refer to the court of claims certain
claims on persons for property taken
or destroyed by the Confederate inva-
sion into the southern counties of
Pennsylvania. The bill brought on q
long debate in which it was vigorously
advocated and opposed.
WEDNEsDAY.-A bill Incorporating
the National Congress of Mothers was
passed when the house met TODAY
no ootllereuce report upon the bill to
ratlfy the agreement between Dawes
commission and the Seminole Indians
was adopted. Several private bills
were passed, and one also authorizing
the Montgomery-Elmore Bridge and
improvement company to construct q
bridge across the Alabama river at
Montgomery, Ala. The house then
went into committee of the whole to
consider District of Columbia legisla-
ion and at 3:45 adjourned.
THURsDAY-At today's session Of the |
house further agreements pom the
undry civil bill were reported from
he committee on conference and |
dopted, and further conference on the
points in difference was re-
uested. A large number of bills of
amor Importance were passed, among
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Our Fleet May Visit Spain.

1t is authoritatively stated in Wash
lngton that if the Cadiz squadron once
passes into the Suez canal powerful
American squadron will cross the At
lantlc Immediately, enter the Mediter
ranean and lombard the Spanish coast
cities. Calculations have been made
to show that this is entirely feasible
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Man Of Public Trust Dead,

W. E. Simmer, a captain in the
Mexican war, a colonel in the Confed-
crate army, former United States
senator and a member of the Conied'
crate congress, died at Paris. ky'
Saturday, aged rs years.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
TO TURN THE TABLES.
Camara Will Find Manila Safe I'm Hands
of the Americans If He Goes There.

of the Americans If He Goes There,
At session of the naval war board
Friday afternoon plans were prepared
to threated the Spanish coast and
cause return of the Spanish fleet to
Spain. Dewey will be informed i'm
mediately of the approach of Camara's
fleet towards the PHILIPPINES. Tt is
supposed that on receipt of this infor-
nation he will capture the city and
make Manila bay impregnable to
Spanish assault. Navy officials regard
as ridiculous reports that Dewey and
the lnsurgent leaders had disagree
ment. Since the report from Jamaica
that Pando is sending reinforcements
to Llnares at Santiago the campaign
against that city will be prosecuted
with all haste.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Spanish Steamer mt St. Pierre.

A supposed Spanish steamer, the
Remembrance, from Cadiz, under the
English flag, arrived at Fort de France
Friday, with coal consigned to the
Spanish consul there. The steamer
Is endeavoring to obtain permission to
supply the Spanish supply ship Alicante
in port.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Soldiers Pay Day Caused Drunkennoss

Mobile was practically under mar.
tl"I law Friday night. The provost
guard patrolled the streets, picking ur
scores of drunken soldiers. One hund.
red and fifty are in the improvised
guard house. John Dumas, a private
OF the Second Alabama, struck Capt
Camp in the face. He has been SEN
fenced to ten years in the Leaven-
worth prison. Many soldiers and
civilians were hurt. The hotels and
restaurants have quarantined against
the soldiers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Miles Goes tn Cuh,

Gen. Miles, in command of the
army, will go to Cuba, accompanied
lg his staff, and direct the military
operations in the field. Ii is not set.
tied just when he goes.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
WHEELER LEADS.

1n a, Gallant Albanian Had cn,,..
Advance on Linares' Posts n. : fse d 4
Until Until Gen. a Skaters a brief rs s,''',
received re-, lived the military autho ,vPe't !,
not know that Maj. Gen. J JOS ws d q,
former representative in Gomez, "leele
Alabama, was in commission - ,es y 10 %
vance on Santiago, It was ~ y. The
IRON from the the press dispatches p ySspPa'e
that Brig. Gen. Lawson woa paOlhls
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02

them one authorizing the White and
Black River railway to construct q
bridge across the Black river in Ar
kansas. The house, at 4:2S pm, ad-
iourned until Monday.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
AMERICANS VICTORIOUS,
DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE
AT LA QUASINA.

Sixteen Killed and Sixty Wounded Were
the Fatalities on the American Side.-.
Thirty-seVen Dead Spanlards Found on
tho Battlefeld.-.BraVery Of Americans.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02

up his place to wounded companion
and moment or two later was himself
wounded.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02
Madrid Says Yellow Fever is Roc,ro

It's announced in Madrid from Cuba
that yellow fever has already attacked
members Of the American expedition at
Santiago.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-07-02

CAPTAIN GENERAL DLAScu..
(Wounded by bullet intended tn I'm i,
and fired by one Of his own yolunts aa
he has refused to exchange Eass
and his companion heroes Of tbe Ws.g
macO, 'A0 lsi't
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
Visitors From Space.

Whatever be their origin, it would
seem that these solid bodies (meteorites)
are hurting through space at velocities
which may be anything between 10 and
40 miles a second. If they come near
enough to this earth to be attracted by
it, their course is changed, and present
ly they enter our atmosphere. The re-
suit is a sudden check to theirspecd,
owing to the intense resistance and fric-
ton engendered by contact with the air
Particles.
What happens may be likened to the
sudden application Of the wooden brake
block to the rapidly moving wheel of
an express train. Heat is generated in
exchange for motion, and the trail Of
sparks from the checked wheel is rep
resented in the checked meteorite by O
luminous trail. We commonly call it a
shooting star, and if its mass be small
it is possibly altogether dissipated in
heat and gas, or it may ultimately
find its way to our earth as dust. Such
"meteoric dust has been found on the
eternal snow Of mountains, where dust
OF the ordinary type would be impossi-
bic. If, on the other hand, the mass of
matter be large, its surface only will
be affected by the sudden heat gener-
ated, and it may fall to the ground en-
tire or possibly explode and be scattered
in fragments over q wide arsa.-Cham-
bers' journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
The Blue Hole of Kentucky.

One of the placesin our neighborhood
which is stunned alike by saint and
sinner is the old spring near our town,
in Logan county, known as the Blue
hole. Though legendary, the story l
shall relate of this spring is true, for it
has been corroborated by the former
generation, by the older men of the
present century. According to this
story. when tho Shaker village at South
Union was first established by few
venturesome though hardy pioneers, a
member Of the sect was dispatched on
horseback to put the money in a safe in
the county capital.
When the treasure bearer reached the
spring, he rode his horse in to give it
water, but rider and animal were swal-
lowed up, never to rise again. 1t is said
that the Shakers friends used as much
as 500 feet of rope in an attempt to re-
cover the body and coin, but never
struck bottom. ! myself have heard old
men say they have tried to find the bot
tom of the spring by using hundreds of
feet of cord and lead sinker, but with
out success.-Auburn (Ky.) News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
Social Mistakes.

Perhaps the greatest Of all social mis-.
takes is to be continually talking about
oneself. There is no word in all the
vocabulary of conversation so tedious to
others as that personal pronoun 81"
Though one of the smallest words in
use, there is none that takes up more
room in the everyday world. ''P' is a
bore. 1t is better not to mention his
name oftener than can be avoided. An.
other social folly is "gush." There is
an insincere ring about it. True, there
are people who gush from sheer good
nature in wishing to give pleasure, yet
they should remember that even amiable
exaggeration is like a coarse sugar plum,
agreeable at first, but leaving a doubt
full taste in the mouth afterward.
On the other hand, there is a certain
class of people in society who are equal
ly foolish in going to the other extreme.
They feign Indifference about everybody
and everything, seldom expressing either
interest or admiration. They think it
bad form" to show any pleasure in
life, and sign of superiority to be in
capable of enthusiasm. A social folly
is to imagine that people are always
looking at or thinking of you. Such
ideas are often the offsprings of conceit.
As a matter of fact. the people very
often look at You without seeing or
thinking of you. They have other things
to think of. If we could only convince
ourselves that we are not always the
pivot of our friends and acquaintance
thoughts, there would be fewer hurt
feelings and imaginary grievances. -
Spokane Spokesman Review.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
Consumption Positively Cured.

Il. h. Greeve. merchant, of Chill
howie, Va. .certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money
could procure, tried all cough 1eme-
dies he could hear of, hut got no re-
lief; spent many nights sitting up in
chair; was induced to try DR.. King 5
New Discovery, and was cured by use
of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending to business and
says DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
grandest remedy ever made. as it has
done so much for him and also for
others in his community. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed for
coughs, colds and consumption. 1t
don't fail. Trial bottles free at Hartz
& Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
THE DRUGGISTS DELIGHT.
Pharmacists Of the Tri Cities Have Their
Annual Outing.

Pharmacists Of the Tri Cities Have Their
Annual Outing.
The annual outing and business
meeting of the Tri-City Druggists
association was held last night on
the City of Winona and barge. A
large number of the pharmacists,
their families and friends
participated. Following the feast
which was served on the boat, enter
tanning addresses were delivered as
follows:
Modern Technical Education" w.
~. Doyle, of Davenport, and The
Pharmacist of Today" II. NJ. Whelp-
ley, =. ii. G.. NJ. d., of 1t. Louis.
At the business meeting held at the
close of the addresses the following
officers were chosen:
President-August Heimbeck, Rock
Island
Vice President-W. j. DOYLE. Day.
export.
Corresponding Secretary-L. r.
Campbell, Davenport.
Secretary-C. f. Battles, Moline.
Treasnrer-T. II. Thomas, Rock
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

Notice is hereby given that no per.
son shall, in the business portion of this
city, on the Fourth day of July, or al
any other time, fire or discharge any
cannon. gun. pistol, or other firearms,
or set off, fire or explode any torpedo
or cannon fire cracker, fire ball, rock.
ct or other fireworks, or shall max,
or kindle any bonfire.
ANY violation of this ordinance will
be strictly prosecuted.
THOMAS J. MEDILL. Jr.. Mayor.
Rock Island, H.. July /. 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
TOWN TALK.

ray your water rent.
Buy one-a Kinship cigar.
Lees Little Gem is the best broom.
For reliable fire insurance call on f.
j. Burns.
See the big free shows at the Tower
July and 4.
Iron molders' picnic at Concordia
park, Moline, July 5.
Jewel gasoline stoves. the best on
earth. at Allen, Myers Il Co.
Buy your ice cream freezer for the
Fourth at Allen, Myers & Co.
Don't forget the big celebration at
the Watch Tower July 3 and 4.
For an honest job of tin work call
on II. T. Seimon. 1913 Third avenue.
Reno's Oriental circus and trained
animal shows at the Tower July J
and 4.
IL ride an Eldredge, what do YOU
ride?" "A Belvidere-S35," at
Lloyd's.
Business property, residence prop
erty and lots for sale in all parts OF
the city by f. j. Burns.
Miss X. Byrnes will close her LARGE
and elegant stock of millinery goods
regardless of cost for the next 80 DAYS.
Bring the babies and children to
c. 4. Smith, photographer. We guar.
antee satisfactory pictures. Gallery
opposite Harper house.
The celebrated Alaska refrirerators
have been sold in this city for over &c
years, but never at such n low price
as this season by Allen, Myers Il Co.
We are now prepared to do as fine
work as can be had in the three cities.
Patronize home industry. Prices
reasonable. G.. f. Smith, phOtog,
rapher, opposite Harper house.
What kind of refrigerator did YOU
buy? Why an Alaska" of course,
and got it from Allen, Myers Il Co.
for less money than other dealers
wanted for something lust as good. =
For a good fire escape, go to the
Rock Island Architectural Iron
Works and Brass Foundry, corner
Second avenue and Twenty-third
street at tri-city power house. You
save money.
You will be glad you sat at Smith s
gallery for your photos when YOU get
them. We have come to stav. SO
why leave the city when as good can
be had here? Rooms opposite the
Harper house.
The G., NJ. Il st. y. railway will
sell excursion tickets ut reduced rates
from all stations on its line to points
within 200 miles. Tickets on sale
July 2, Z and 4. good to return until
July 3. For particulars apply to any
ticket agent.
If you want the best refrigerator
buy the Alaska; if gasoline stove,
buy Jewel; if an oil stove, the Puri-
tan Wickless leads them all. Allen.
Myers Il Co. are headquarters for all
of them. The largest assortment, the
best goods and the lowest prices.
See the immense and costly display
of fireworks at the Tower July 4. In
the afternoon the atmosphere will be
filled with floating figures from the
Japanese day fireworks. and at night
the heavens will be ablaze with the
biggest display ever given here.
A high wire entertainment will be
given at the Watch Tower theatre
Sunday and Monday by Prof. Swan,
as he was formerly known when wire
and contortion were his long suit. A
rich vaudeville performance will be
presented to the patrons, headed by
Conwell Il Swan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02
There is no Question About II,

No question, indeed. with those
who have used it. but that Foley's
Kidney Cure is absolutely reliable for
all kidney and bladder diseases. For
sale by I. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

What's the secret of happy, vigor-
Gus health? Simply keeping the
bowels. the stomach, the liver and
kidneys strong and active. Burdock
Blood Bitters does il. For sale by
Marshall X Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-07-02

Probably thunderstorms and co Ter
tonight and Saturday.
Today's temperature 81.
J N SHsBIER, Observer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-07
The Austrian Minister Said to Have
Written One.
THEQUEEN REGENT AND HER SON
Notwithstanding the Grave Condition
of Affairs in Spain Their Lives Are
i'm No Peril-Nadrid May Pro-
test TO the Powers that the
Cuban Block adc is
Not Effective.

LONDON. May "A special dispatch
from Vienna says the Queen Regent has
again appealed TO Emperor Francis Jo-
scph in favor Of European intervention,
and that the Austro-Hngarian Foreign
Minister has addressed q note to the
Powers on the subject
In IN. highest circles it is regarded that
affairs I'm Spain are hurrying rapidly to-
ward a grave crisis but no fears arc en-
tertained for the personal safety Of the
Queen Regent and her son. II is believed
that they will be able ii leave Spain MIN
jured at n suitable moment
LONDON. May IA special dispatch
says diplomats at Madrid assert that
Spain will protest to the Powers against
Americas failure to make the Cuban
blockade effective.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-07
ONE WAR MEASURE.
The Senate Passes u Bill Increasing
the Number Of Surgeons.

WASHINGTON. May G-One war meas
ure was passed by the Senate to-day. IL
was bin 90 Increase 90 fifteen the num-
hcr Of surgeons in the United States army
and 10 authorize the Secretary of War 90
employ as many contract surgeons as he
might deem necessary.
Consideration of a bin authorizing the
POstmaster-General To establish post
offices in military posts and camps was
sought but. under objection. 30 went over
unti Monday.
Almost the entire session was consumed
by a discussion of am amendment 90 the
pOstOfficc appropriation bin. oil red hy
Mr.. PettlErcw fSouth Dakotaj. providing
for "a reduction OF 20 per cent IN the
compensation of railroads for the trans
p0rtati0n OF mails The amendment was
still pending when the Senate adjourned
until Monday. IL was agreed that "a vote
on the bin should be reached ON that day.
Mr PascO (FlOrida) called mp and had
agreed 10 a concurrent resolution request
ing the Secretary of War 20 supply Con-
gIess with information as 10 The cDndi-
ton of s. Johns river, Florida. al the
point known as Orange Mil Flats. with
reference 10 navigation for ocean going
craft, and what sum OF money would be-
required 10 make navigaDe the river
above that point.
The Senate at $50 went into executive
session, and at $40 +. NJ adjourned.