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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
ABBREVIATED TELEaRAus.

California permits girls Of over II
to wed without parental consent.
The steamer Servia was burned and
sank in Lake Superior. about fifteen
miles northwest OF whitefish Point.
Judge ]. B. Crowley has been nom-
mated by the Democrats to represen,
the Nineteenth district OF Illinois ir
congress.
James Redy, OF Duluth, Wis, has
contracted to cut and load 10000, 900 feet
Of logs for A. A. Bigelow & Co., o,
Washburn.
Miss Helen Gould confirms the repor,
that she has rendered the United States
government 100000 to aid in prosecut.
ing the war.
The senate has confirmed Charles II.
Westcott, Of Michigan, TO be supervis-
ing inspector OF steam vessels for the
Eighth district.
James Cosgrove, retail croceryman
OF Stevens Point, Wis, made an as
signment to p. II. Cashin. Liabilities
and assets are about $500.
Fishermen found the body of Joseph
Horscher in the river at the foot of
South Water street. Chicago. Horscher
disappeared a month ago.
Birdie Fox. or Blanche Deter. who
was shot and killed at Oshkosh, Wis.
by her lover. George Miles. left an es-
tate of several thousand dollars.
Fire at Worthing, S. D.. burned the
armory to the ground and the ammuni-
ton, uniforms and guns Of Company
ID, National Guard, were totally de-
stroyed..
Myrtle Empey. the H-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. ]. Empey. of
Wausau. Wis. is missing from her
home and the gravest apprehension. for
her safety are entertained.
Edwin Gould and n party made up O.
Mrs. Gould and children. Mrs. George
F. Schrady and w. IL. Taylor. of New
York. have arrived at Chicago in a
special car over the Michigan Central
road.
Because their command was ordered
to prepare to protect the coast in the
vicinity Of Baltimore and held back
from going 10 the front the First Mary
land regiment decided TO break camp
and return home.
'BulT' McCarty. of Philadelphia. who
was defeated at Sacramento. Cal. by
Griffo in a twenty-round boxing con-
test Wednesday night. died last even
ing. He did not regain consciousness
after he was knocked out.
Two men broke into the house of
Andrew Nelson, at Black Earth. Wis.
Drained the old man and beat his wife
into inSersibility They then Get fire 20
the house and the bodies of their two
victims were nearly consumed by tn.
flames.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
Blanco TeIegraphs to Madrid.

Madrid. April 29.-An official dispatch
from General Blanco says: Part of
the enemy's squadron has gone east
ward. One of the American ironclads
has grounded opposite Dimas, province
Of Pinar del Rio, and three other ships
are working to float her. Spanish
volunteers are watching on shore A
dispatch to Ell Impartial from Havana
says the insurgents attacked Artemisa,
province of Pinar del Rio, but were re-
pulsed.
Washington, April 90. - No in
formation of the grounding OF one Of
our warships was received either by the
president Of the secretary of the navy
last night and so far as could be learned
no such dispatch reached the navy de-
partment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
LETTER THAT CONTAINS TREASON.
Addressed to Sagasta by n Woman Who
Lives IN California.

Washington, April 29.-The postoffice
department, has received information
OF another letter being held UP because
1t contained reasonable information.
The postmaster at San Cruz. Cal. re-
ported that letter addressed to Pre-
mier SaGasta, Spain. had been mailed
there, and under direction Of Assistant
Attorney General Tyner its contents
were examined. It was mailed by a
woman who gave an address where an
answer could reach her. and contained
information in regard to the fortifica.
uons OF San Francisco-where guns arc
located.
IL also described points lower rdown the
coast where Spanish vessels could land
troops. and said there were men who
would act as guides to attack San Fran
cisco and seize railroad trains. The
letter will be transmitted to the war de-
partment fer action. II is thought that
II may lead TO an investigation as to
whether there are persons in that vicin-
ity unfriendly to the United States.
New Orleans. april 29.-The govern
ment engineer officer at Port Eads has
arrested a man believed to be a Span-
fsh spy. He gave his mans as John
Walsh and his home New Orleans. Sew
eral undeveloped films and maps de-
scriptive Of the river and government
works at Port Eads, were found on him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29

most IL not quite ready for their mobil-
fzation at the more central points prior
to their active work in the field. Not
withstanding that the apportionment OF
troops among the states and the desig.
nation of their rendezvous were made
after careful consideration, efforts to
have them changed are still beingmade
Mastering Rolls and Equipments.
Mastering rolls of the companies OF
the volunteer army have been prepared
in the war department and sent to the
officers who have been detailed to for
mally induct the state troops into the
service of the national government
With few notifications they are she
same as those used in the late war. The
question of arms other and equipments
for the volunteers is now receiving the
attention of the ordnance office and the
quartermaster generals department AS
soon as information is received as to
the exact number of arms needed for
the volunteers they will be shipped to
their state rendezvous for distribution.
The three Independent regiments of
cavalry authorized by the volunteer
army act, and which are to be COM
posed exclusively of frontiersmen DOS
sessing special qualifications as to
horsemanship and craftsmanship, are
to be known as the First, Second and
Third regiments of United States VOL
unteer cavalry.
Commissions Are Greatly in Demand.
The president is having a busy time
just now trying to furnish high COM
missions for the many who are ready to
be generals, etc. Mason, of Illinois,
called yesterday in the interest of a
candidate for a generalship. Represen-
tatives Lamb and Rixey, of Virginia,
presented the name of William Nalle,
adjutant general of Virginia, for brig
adler general. During the interview the
president intimated that he had prac-
tically decided upon the appointment of
General Fitzhugh Lee, and General
Wheeler, of Alabama, as major gener-
ais. To some Of his congressional call
ers the president suggested that brigades
should be made up of regiments from
different states, a variety of states to
be represented in each brigade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
The Boys at Chattanooga.

Washington, April 29.-General H. v.
Boynton has just arrived here from
Chickamagua, and had a number of in
formal conferences with the officials of
the war department with the purpose
Of making things more comfortable for
the soldier boys camp on the great bat
tlefeld. Geenral Boynton says that
there were Wednesday 10000 troops in
the park and that it was the finest body
Of soldiers he had ever seen together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
WHO PAYS THE FREIGHT HERE.
II Uncle Sam Then the Old World People
Can't Complain.

II Uncle sam Then the Old World PeOple
Can't Complain.
Washington, April 29.-Foreign gov
arnments. through their representatives
IN Washington, are beginning to show
much concern over that feature of the
war tariff bill now before congress
which increases the tonnage tax on
transatlantic shipping to 20 cents per
ton. 1t is said this increase is about 500
per cent, the present rate being about
cents per ton, and that nearly the
entire burden Of the 500 per cent. in
crease falls upon the transatlantic Ship
ping Of Great Britain, Germany, France
and one or two other commercial ma
tions. A leading diplomatic official
stated that. roughly speaking the At
lantic trade was carried on by about
100 American steamships, and about A.
900 British, French, German and other
Foreign steamships.
So that the heavy tonnage tax would
be practically insignificant as against
American steamships, while it would be
very onerous against foreign shipping.
transatlantic liner Of IL, 900 tons. he
said. would pay at 20 cents per ton,
1900 every time it entered an American
port. Thus far, however, no official
action has been taken on the subject by
foreign nations, and it does not seem
likely that such official action is posi-
BILE. as the heavy tonnage tax is con-
sidered war expedient which foreign
shipping must bear so long as they use
American ports. There are intimations.
however that II NAV have tho effact %
diverting shipping away from American
ports to Halifax, Montreal and other
Canadian ports.
In other respects the war tariff bill
attracts little attention in foreign quar-
ters, as the main Increase of taxation is
on articles of domestic consumption,
while duties on foreign imports remain
practically unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
: GENERAL DEBATE Is CLOSED.
nevenue Bill To BE Voted on Todsy-A
Democratic Question.

Revenue Bill To He Voted on Todsy-A
Democratic Question.
Washington. April 29.-The general
debate on the war revenue bill closed
last night after eight and a half hours
OF speech making. The debate yester-
day lacked both spirit and interest.
There was little discussion of the inter-
nal revenue features of the bill. The
Democrats continued their assaults on
the bond feature and their advocacy of
the income tax. The latter was ridi-
culed as a substitute proposition, b.
the Republicans. The authority to bor-
row money was defended by them as
absolutely necessary. There Is a differ
ence OF opinion on the Democratic side
as to whether the bill should be voted
ror upon its final passage after the mi
nority amendments are voted down. A
number of the Democrats, led by Nc
Clellan of New York. have announced
their purpose of so voting, but the ma
Jority Of the Democrats believe they
could not Justify vote for a bond is
sue. An effort is being made to avoid
an aye and no vote on the final passage.
to prevent an exhibition of this division
and 1t seems probable that it will be
successful. The house held another
night session yesterday to debate the
measure.
Washington, April 29.-Again yester-
day the senate was in the attitude of
waiting for business to reach it. A few
pills OF unimportant character were
passed, but no business of general in
terest was transacted. Butler intro
duced a resolution to raise the war
revenue by an income tax. etc..---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
Statement That Is Significant Of
a Long Time to Spend
in Camp.
WAR DEPARTMENT Is VERY BUSY.

Heavy Demand for Commissions-wheele
and Lee to Get n Couple-Senator Mason
Pushing an Illinois Man for the Stars-
Trouble In the Illinois Camp Because the
Governor Cannot Lead-Many Recruits
To BE Left-The Iowa Camp.
Washington, April 29-Every endeav-
or is being put forward by the war de-
partmentt to organize the volunteer army
20 its full war strength-measures
which require vast amount of detailed
and laborious work. 1t is the confident
expectation OF the officials that rapid
progress will be made with this work,
and that in the cource Of several weeks
affairs will have SO shaped themselves
that the volunteers and regulars will be
N fairly good organized condition-al-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
Scores ON the Ball Field.

Chicago, April 2s.-Following are the
League scores on the diamond: At Gin
cinnati-Cleveland 8. Cincinnati s; at
Chicago, Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelptia-Weath
Western League: At Indianapolis
Milwaukee 2, Indianapolis 4; at Kan
sas City-St. Paul Is. Kansas City s.;
at Columbus-Detroit 9, Columbus IL;
at Mineapolis-Omaha 2. Minneapolis 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
IN THE STATE GUARD CAMP.
Gov. Tanner, of Illinois. Disappointed, Van
Cleave Disgusted-weedinr Out,


sringfield, Ills. April 29.-There is a
great deal Of dissatisfaction among the
men and officers of the Illinois National
Guard in camp here over the blunder of
thewardepartment regarding the number
Of men to be furnished by Illinois. By
the presidents call 125.O00 men were
wanted, and Illinois quota is $3.50. In
stead of making a requisition on Gov
ernor Tanner for that number the war
department asked for seven regiments
of infantry and one of cavalry. In con-
sequence of several regiments bringing
a full complement, there are over 10, 500
men in camp, and when these are
weeded out there will be 9,472 ready to
be turned over to the government. Each
state is in the same predicament, 1t ap-
pears, and as a result the president
finds he will have near 10000 men.
But that fact could it seems be util-
lied to absorb the many gentlemen who
desire to serve their country with shoul-
der straps on. Yesterday Inspector Gen.
eral Van Cieave resigned his position on
Governor Tanners staff upon the con-
firmation Of the news that the governor
would not be permitted to head the I'LL
nois troops to the front. Governor
Tanner says there were no other resig-
nations. General William Clendenin. of
Moline. has been appointed by the gov
ernor to succeed Colonel Van Cleave as
inspector general. Governor Tanner
has issued an order that all men taken
into National Guard companies after
April Is will be rejected: also that they
will not be furnished rations at the
camp, and must get out Some COM
panies will not have over fifty-nine men
when they leave here; all the balance
will be sent home. Nearly every COM
pany came into camp with 100 men.
Last night all the officers OF the Ma
tional Guard signed a communication
ami sent it to Governor Tanner, strong
ly opposing and protesting against the
action of congress and the secretary CT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
sTORMING OF CARDENAs.
Sensational Report Comes From New
York.


York.
New York, April 29.-The Wal
street news agency prints dispatch
that the monitor Terror and gunbOal
Machas bombarded Cardenas, killing
many Spaniards and silenced the
enemy's batteries after hours Of
firing.
spain's View of the Bombardment.
Madrid, April 29.-It is officially
announced that the fortificat ions at
Matanzas did not suffer by the BON.
bardment. No one was killed.
The American fleet is not expected
to reach Manila until Sunday. The
Spanish fleet has been reinforced by
an auxiliary cruiser, and has been
divided into two fleets.
Portugars Neutrality.
Lisbon, April 29.-Portugal's neu-
trality decree published today forbids
the equipment of priv ateers in Portu-
gal waters.
More Invading Troops Ordered.
Chattanooga, Tenn, April 90
Eight batteries of artillery, the oath
infantry and 9th cavalry. broke camp
today under orders to proceed to
Tampa Immediately. The general
belief is that an invasion of Cuba is
contemplated soon.
Mobile, April 29.-The 10th and
I'D infantry leave for Tampa this af-
ternoon. ..t
Queenstown, April 29.-The Cam
pania arrived. She did not sight the
Paris.
Marines Arrive at Key West.
Key West, April 29.-The troop
ship Panther arrived this morning
The ship had 800 marines aboard.
Now what's the Matter with France:
Paris, April 29.-It is announced
that extraordinary military and naval
activity is displayed throughout
France. All ships recently mobilized
are kept in fighting trim. The re-
serves expect to he called out.
Quiet In Madrid.
Madrid, April 29.-All is quiet. The
newspapers continue to belittle the
United States fleet and its work.
Capital News.
Washington. April 29.-The presi-
dent nominated cadet graduates in the
military academy to second lieuten-
ants in the army.
Washington. April 29.-In the
house the debate on the war revenue
bill is slow and uninteresting.
The senate, after adopting the
conference report on the naval appro-
priation bill and passing other unim-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
Found 1amperng With the Purtans Magazines and Tried by
Drum Head Court Martial
DONS' FLEET SAILS BUT RETURNS,
Engages in Collision and Many Of the Boats Put Back for
Repairs.Report Of Firing on Cardenas.

portant measures, adjourned till Mon
day.
The house committee on military
affairs agreed to increase the number
OF federal volunteers to he raised at
large to $4,000. The 81, 900, 900 asked
for by Alger will be included in the
general deficiency bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
Two More Commissions Wanted.

Washington, April Ex-senator Platt
saw the president yesterday in behalf
Of General Stewart L. Woodford and
Colonel Fred d. Grant, both of whom
desire commissions in the volunteer
army. The president is understood to
have practically promised to give Gen.
eral Woodford a commission as major
general and Colonel Grant a commission
q G hripadier
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29

London. April 2S.-Owing to arrest of
several Englishmen in. Cuba accused
of being American spies negotiations
have been opened for taking off Brit
fsh subjects by British men-of-war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
ST. VINCENT FLEET PUTS TO SEA.
hut Engages In Collision and Many Boat
Turn Back.

st. Vincent, April 29.-The Spanish
fleet sailed southwardly at $3.50 this
morning. The destination is I'M
known. Orders will be given at sea.
1t is thought the fleet may be going to
meet the Oregon.
st. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands,
Up. m, April 29.-There has been a
collision among the vessels of the
Spanish fleet. Some of them returned
here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
Refugees from the PHILIPPINES.

London, April 29.-According to a dis
patch from Singapore to The Daily Mail
the French steamer Saigon and the
Spanish steamer Espana have arrived
there from Manila, both crowded with
Spanish refugees from the Philipines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
viii b. No Trouble with H.xti.

Port au Prince. Hayti. April 29-It Is
officially announced that Hayti VIII full
fill all her treaty obligations to the
United States in regard to privateer-
ing. etc, during the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
walcott and Mcfarland n Dr,r.

Detroit. April 2s.-"Kid" Mcfarland
and Joe Walcott fought eight rounds in
the Auditorium last evening. The re-
suit was draw. It was eight rounds
Of the prettiest fighting Detroiters have
witnessed in many a day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29

For that tired feeling you must en-
rich and purify your blood. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the medicine you need.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
For Special Use in Cuba.

Washington, April 2e.-The senate
military committee has decided to re-
port a bill which win permit enlistment
Of 1o.ooo fever immunes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29

yesterday selected for war service 10
proceed at once TO Norfolk. According
ly the officers and 225 men left at .:so
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
LIVELY CHASE FOR A PRIZE.
First Case In which a Man Has Been Hurt
In Pursuit.

Key West, Fla. April 29.-Aside from
the news Of the Matanzas lombard
ment. which set the town wild with
JOY. the event Of yesterday was the ar
| rival of a big prize. the steamer Guido
She was captured by the Terror and the
gunboat Machias ten miles eff Cardenas.
but not until after a stern chase. Five
shots were fired, four by the monitor
and one by the gunboat, though the
shot from the Machias did not take ef-
feet Two of the Terror's shots went
through the pilot house. Manuel Rivas.
sailor. was in the pilot house of the
Guido and the flying splinters pene-
trated his breast. inflicting wounds
which may cause his death. Captain
kichiondo received flesh wound in the
wrist from splinter when the shot
went through the pilot house. The
Guido was bound from Corunna to Ha-
vana, with a cargo of provisions and
money thought TO be for the Spanish
troops.
The Terror first sighted her and be.
gan the pursuit by sending a blank
shot across her bows. The Spaniard
promptly put out all her lights and
started in a desperate attempt to run
away. The monitor then brought her
six Founders into play and sent three
more shots directly at her. all finding
the mark. Meanwhile the Machias had
come up and sent a shot from four
inch rifle at the fugitive. Captain
Kichiondo. seeing that he had two such
powerful enemies to combat, sur
rendered.
SEVERAL IMPORTANT AMENDMENT
To Be Put In the War Revenue Bin by the
Republicans
Washington, April 2s.-The Republi-
can members OF the ways and means
committee held a meeting Yesterday at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-29
Anew YORK. April 29.-AK Key West

" special says: A sailor on the
monitor Puritan convicted of treason
has been ordered to be shot by drum
head court martial. He was caught
filing the lock of a magazine. He is
Spaniard and has family at Mat
anzas.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-24

James n. Sharp and George B.
Ellis are rival Democratic candidates
to represent Bates County in the
Legislature. Mr.. Ellis represented
his county in the last session and
acquitted himself to the satisfaction
Of his constituents. Both men are
hisly recommend, and the predic
ton is made that in the event Of the
election OF either the county will be
creditably represented.-St. Louis
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-24

j. Z. Thurman. candidate for cir-
cult clerk, is a native Missourian,
came to Bates when 10 years of age,
was reared on Il farm, educated In
district, Rich Hill schools and State
University. Taught FIVE years in
district schools and is serving his
seventh year in Rich Hill schools,
being at present Superintendent of
the latter schools. While county
school commissioner with practically
no salary. he organized reading cir
cles for the benef. of teachers, or
gained district institutes, and kept
the reports in such a manner that
the complete fnancial standing Of
each district and all important data
with reference to the schools could
oe seen at glance. Made and led
the fight in Usage township for the
coinage at Is to /, and on account
OF his known views on this question
and on the income tax he was chosen
chairman of the committee on reso
lutions at the county convention and
reported the strong resolutions sent
up from this county at the conven-
ton preceding the Pertle Springs
convention. His training has been
such as to make him careful and &C
curate. His excellent clerical abili
ties especially qualities him for the
discharge of the difficult duties of
this Office. He would make a strong
candidate for the ticket because his
quail ications would not be question |
ed. He has always been democrat
and has always helped to fight it's
battles.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1898-03-24

A truce tn the words about cannon
and gun, that we haven't a navy
to beat them, Just say tia word to
Americas sons and see how the
true manhood can meet them. Odds
blood! had they given the boys on
the Maine just time to rise up from
their pillows, the story would be
that war ship from Spain was
shattered and sunk in the b.llsws.
They waited till night, when our
lads were asleep,in their kammocks
peacefully dreaming, to turn loose
their foul force they had hid in the
deep, that lay dormant while sun.
light was beaming. Then down in
the waters, all tangled and torn,
without fair fight to content them,
the hearts they would fear to meet
in the dawn, SPANS glorious chival-
ry sent them. With yalor command
ing the ships that we've got, and the
flag Of Freedom above US, and the eve
OF revenge to see that each shot will
seek out heart that don't love US:
''Full speed to Havana is the or
der we want; few words, but to US
an Grafton, and Cuba might see in
that order her fate to set hers elf up
IS a nation k. @. Times.