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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22

Capt. Sampson has been appointed
acting rear admiral.
Cuba Under Martial Law.
Havana, April 22.-Capt. Gen.
Blanco is published as declaring the
island of Cuba in state of war. He
also annuls former DEGREES granting
pardons to insurgents, and places the
entire island under martial law.
The report that the cruiser Alfonso
XIII was blown up by an American
steamer is discredited
Spain Wants to be as Bad as Possible.
London, April 22.-It is semi-offi-
cially announced that Spain has de-
clined to conform with the declaration
of Paris, respecting neutral vessels
and goods.
The Pacific Squadron.
Hong Kong. April 22.-The cruiser
Baltimore arrived from America with
ammunition, and the fleet is ready for
sea.
San Francisco, April 22.-Honolulu
advices say it is rumored the United
States Intended to take formal pos
session of the islands as coaling sta
tion the 18th.
More Troops at Chattanooga.
Chattanooga, April 22.-Troops
are arriving rapidly. Twenty-Five
train loads are expected today.
Minister WOOdford Out of Danger.
BayOnne, France, April 22.-Min-
lister Woodford, accompanied by his
staff and others, reached the frontier
safely this morning from Madrid.
The Porto Rico Revolution.
New York, April 22.-The Herald s
St. Thomas special says revolution
has broken out in the Ponce district
of Porto Rico, with rioting all through
the island.
Will Never Reach Port Havana.
New York, April 22.-The British
steamer Aloedene, heavily laden with
provisions and ammunition. sailed for
Havana today. 1t is not likely she
will reach her destination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
STATE OF BLOCKADE DECLARED.
Notice to the World Given as to Havana
by the United States.

Notice to the World Given as to Havana a
by the United States.
Washington, April 22.-It is ex-
pected that as soon rs the ultima
tum expires, tomorrow. congress
will declare war. Notice to all the
nations that the United States pro-
poses to blockade Havana will proba-
bly, he sent today to all our foreign
representatives. Secretary Alger
took the proclamation calling for
volunteers to the cabinet meeting for
the presidents signature. 1t will be
for 100, ZOO men for one year.
The senate went into executive ses-
sion to consider the volunteer bill
conference report. They agree to the
report, and the bill now goes to the
president. The coal embargo resolu-
tion has been signed and is now a
law. The president has signed the
proclamation notifying all nations of
the Havana harbor blockade.
The president issued a proclama.
tion announcing blockade of all
ports on the north coast of Cuba and
Cienfuegos on the south.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
WILD SCENE IN HAVANA.
Blanco swcars His Adherenis 20 Tight
with Him Co the Iasi.


Havana. April 2.-The OfsciaI Gazette
publishes an extra containing a mani
festo from General Blanco. which SAYS:
Without any reason or legality. with
out thc least offense on our part. and al
a time when they have received from
Us oi.ly proofs Of friendship the United
States are forcing US into var jest a;
the moment when quietu6e, bean TO
settle over the country. wiifn Traduc-
ton was ilourishing. comm rec taxing
courage ard peace appronch'ng with
the cooperation of all classes ard all
parties under he new constituti Is
granted b. the mother country"
II closes as follows: ITO arms! then.
fellow courtfymen. 20 arms, There Will
he place FOR all In the nrht. Let al
Cooperate ard contribute WITH ffs
sam" flrmness and enthus.a.r,' 60 salt
the eternal enemy Of the Suan.sh name.
emulating the exploits Of our anc,,t, rs.
who always exalted high their coun-
try's fame ana honor To arms! cry a
thousand tines Viva Esrana.' Viva
Fl Rey Alfonso NI1u.' Viva Ia Re-
ecn;c.' Viva Cuba. Always spar!sh.' -
Havana Was scene 81 wild entEusi-
asm last night. s parade was ORGANIZED
in which volunteers. firemen and others
TOOK part The people began early iagt
evening To decorate the public building
ana many private residence. balconies
and windows. with the national colors.
\ general Illumination of the cIfy fol-
lowed. as on the occasion Of a grca. IA
tional festiVity. The people rushed
into the stores 10 get ribbofs Of the
Spanish national colors and about S:sd
the demonstrators reached the square
opposite the palace a committee enter
ing and rendering 10 the governor a.
eral In the name of all. their estates.
property and lives in aid Of the gov
srnment and pledsing their readiness "a
fight the invaders.
General Bianco thanked thepeople. as
surfing them that he would lead them
TO victory. otherwise shall not live. "
he said. DO you swear 60 follow me
TO the fight2" The crowd answer red
Yes, we do"
DO you swear 20 give the last dror
Of blood in your veins before letting a
foreigner stamp his foot on the land w,
discovered and place his yoke upon the
people we civilized"
The crowd shouted back. Yes. yes
J we do"
General Elanio said: THE enemy's
fleet is almost at Morro Castle: almos,
at the doors Of Havana. They have
money. but we have blood 20 she'd and
we are ready to shed IL. We viii throw
them into the sea-
The crowds interrupted him with
shouts Of. approval and he finished his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
il,e Forum of Trajan.

A few years ago the forum Of Trajan
was used as depositing place for cats
which were not wanted, but as it does
not present the same facilities Of retreat
and hiding as the forum of Augustus
street boys and others took every op-
portunity of stoning the unfortunate
animals. Finally the authorities, after
many complaints, refused to allow any
more cats to be thrown there, and in or
der to get rid of those already living in
the forum presented one to each sentry
box on the walls Of the city. They all,
however, speedily disappeared from
their new homes, some returning TO the
foot of Trajan's column, where they
were either killed by the street boys or
transferred to the forum of Augustus.
while others, it was Whispered, were
sold by the sentries for few centimes
to enterprising young medical students
in search of subjects for dissection. -
Rome Letter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
FIRST PRIZE OF WAR TAKEN.
of the
Call Dapme

LEY WEST. April 2a.---The first prize
Al of war over the freedom of Cub 9
has been taken by the cruiser Nash
vile of sampson's feet bound for Ha-
vana.
Key West, April 22.-The North
Atlantic squadron except the Terror
Puritan and smaller vessels, sailed al
5:4O O'Clock this morning to blockade
Havana. The Associated Press dis.
patch boat Dauntless accompanied
the fleet. II is understood the moni
tors will follow shortly. The vessel:
sailing were: The flagship New York
Indiana, Iowa, Cincinnati, Detroit
Nashville, Wilmington, Castino
Machias, Newport, Amphitrite, May.
flower, Foote and Mangrove.
Outside of Key West the United
States cruiser Nashville captured the
Spanish ship Buena Ventura. 1,OO(
tons, having on board cargo of lum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Papa Is Excused.

Here is the latest of an onfant terrible
who lords it over the home of a politi.
clan in this city, says the Toledo Blade:
The minister came to the house the 9th.
er day and the kid entertained him for a
short time.
Il say, I'm awful 'fraid Of the dark, :"
was his first remark.
"You should not be. admonished the
visitor, ''for God takes care of you ev.
erywhere."
II know it. and I say my prayers
every night, but pop he don't have to,
as he don't get home till most morn.
inpp %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
He Coulsln.t PloM.

A certain incident connected with the
great Napoleon while he was in exile
in Elba is commemorated In the island
30 this hour by an inscription affixed 20
the wall Of peasants house.
A man named Giaconi was plowing
when the famous exile came along one
day and expressed an interest in his
work. Napoleon even took the plow-
share out Of the mans hand and mt.
tempted 20 guide IL himself. But the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
GAME IS ALMOST HOARY.
Yet the Good Citiz-ns Fail to Understand
That Gold Is Always at Par.

Port Huron, Mich, April 22-J. d.
Moore. a prosperous business man Of
ST. Mary's. Ont. was swndled out Of
A stranger giving the name Of David
Brown called on Moore and interested
him in gold mine in Arizona. Moore
was taken to the camp of a Mexican two
miles out Of Sarnia. looked at the bricks.
and together with Brown came into
Sarnia to have them assayed- Another
confederate was At the Belchamber ho-
tel in the cersan Of a United Sis.tes.as-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
He Was Crowdinr the Century,

Leeds, Wis, April 2o.-G. F. Lubier.
OF this place. died recently, aged 80
years. / month and q days. He enter
tained several of his friends on his goth
birthday and was then hale and hearty.
He was sick but one week He was
born in Hsmburg, Germany, in 1893. and
came TO this country In 1s49. settling in
Leeds, where he has since lived
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
THE DOCUMENTS IN THE CASE

United State Ultimatum to Spain and
Spain's Response.
Washington. April 22.-The following
statement of the text of the ultimatum
to Spain was issued yesterday:
Yesterday, April 20. 1898, about II
o'clock a. M, the department Of state
served notice of the purposes of this
government by delivering TO Minister
Polo a copy Of an instruction to Min
lister Woodford and also a COPY of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Scores on the Ball Fields.

Chicago, April 22.-Yesterdays League
base ball resulted: At Washington
Brooklyn 5, Washington I: at Philadel-
phia-New York 1, Philadelphia 13; at
Baltimore-Boston 10, Baltimore 5: at
CinciSnati-Pittsburg 6, Cincinnati IL;
at Louisville-Chicago 8, Louisville .;
at St. Louis-Rain.
Western League: At Omaha-St.
Paul g Omaha G; at Indlanapolis-De-
troit 10, Indianapolis IL; at Columbus
Milwaukee 2, Columbus s; at Kansas
City-Wet grounds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Lincoln Coal Mine strike settled

Lincoln, Ills, April 22.-John NJ. Hun
ter. president of the Mine Workers un-
ion of Illinois, came here yesterday and
was instrumental in bringing about a
settlement between the striking drivers
and trappers of the Citizens coal shaft
and the operators. The strikers agreed
to abide by the new district rule with
respect to buying their own oil and cot
f0n
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Richard smith Is Dead.

Cincinnati. April e2.-Richard Smith,
aged II years, formerly president of The
Gazette and laterof the Commercial Ga
zette, died last night AT his residence
here. Mr.. Smith had resided here since
ls4l. and was prominent in politics and
other affairs till he lost his sight few
wears ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
CORrES ORGANIZED FOR BUSINESS.
Resolution for War Passed Unanimously
by the Senate,

Madrid, April ce-The chambers have
elected provisional officers. the Marquis
Vega d. An;rijo being chosen president
of the congress-the lower house of the
cortes. Marshal de Campos made a
speech in the senate yesterday in which
he said he warmly approved the wis
dom displayed by the government,
which had accepted voluntarily all
propositions compatible with the digni-
ty oi Spain" He added that ever since
1870 the United States had pursued its
aim of seizing Cuba" II America be-
longed to the Americans. he argued,
Spain ought to be considered an Amer
lean power. for she has watered the
soil Of America with her blood" He
declared it a fact that there e.-ist =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Was Flaw in Browns Indictment,

Springfield, Ills, April 22-The su-
preme court reversed the decision Of the
lower court in the case of The People
VS.. Brown. The defendant and a man
named Bruner We're bankers in Will
hanson county. Their bank failed and
they were each sentenced to a year in
prison for receiving deposits after their
bank was insolvent. There was a flaw
in the indictments and on it is based
the supreme courts decision.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
DEPARTURE OF GEN. MOODrORD.
Leaves Spain's Capital with sylvia Espana''
Ringing in His Ears.

Ringing in His Ears.
Madrid, April 22.-General Woodford
the American minister, arrived at the
station to leave Spain about a quarter
of an hour in advance of the hour at
which the train was scheduled to leave.
But the train started half an hour late,
and during the interval, Woodford con-
versed with the representatives of the
foreign press and a number of friends
An immense crowd gathered at the sta
tion, composed of all classes. A strong
force of police and civic guards main
tanned order, while amid the crowd
moved large number of private de-
tectives. A detachment Of civil guards
accompanied General Woodford to the
front car. The retiring minister main
tained his usual calmness, but looked
worn and fatigued.
When the crowd was thickest about
him General Wooodford forced his way
through, and approaching Col Morel
the chief of police, shook hands with
him cordially, thanking him for his
Kindness and zeal in guarding the
United States legation and his General
Woodford's) residence for so many
months. When General Wocdford TOOK
his seat in the train there was a stil
| among the spectators and a rush to.
ward the window of the carriage. The
minister sat dignified. Senor Anguelo
the civil governor of Madrid, his gigantic
! figure rising head and shoulders above
the crowds, in a stentorian voice raised
cheer, which was thrice responded tC
by the crowd. Viva Espana," re-
sounded throughout the station until the
| train was fairly outside. This was no,
| meant as a kindly farewell, but was ar
explosion of long pent-up feelings.
Outside the station Senor Anguelc
addressed the crowd, counselling calm
| ness and confidence in the government
| which he said would safeguard the hon
| or Of Spain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
GENERAL RUSSELL A. ALGER
Secretary Of War.

Scretdfp U War.
Der. She was on her way from the
coast of Texas. The cruiser fired Il
shot FOUNDER, and the Spaniards sur
rendered.
The Nashville towed the prize in
before noon. Business was suspended
and the people went crazy with en-
thusiasm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
VOLUNTEER ARMY BILL A LAW.
President May Call For Eniistments {
any Time.

The volunteer army bill was signed
ut $40, and u call at once issued fol
100. 900 volunteers.
1t is now stated ut the White Hous,
that the call for 100000 troops will
not be issued until tomorrow morn
ing. Secretary Porter would not sa,
whether the president had signed tn,
call.
The senate adjourned in respect tt
the memory of Wathall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22

sayer." He assayed the bricks and
stamped them ~. S.-9o-carat fine"
Moore was not satisfied and went
back to the camp. where he was per-
mitted to take some OF the filings. The
flings were pronounced genuine by a
Sarnia jewe!er. and Moore drew s9.0o0
in bills from the bank. He bought the
ricks, which were supposed to be worth
$4,000. Later the jewelsr pronounced
the bricks copper, and Moore made
complaint to the police. Provincial De-
tective Giffin is on the trail Of the
swindlers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Nominated by the President.

Washington. April 22.-The president
has sent these nominations to the sem
ate: Charles Emory Smith. Of Pennsyl-
vania. to be postmaster general. vice
James A. Cary, resigned. To be con-
suls-Frederick II. Allison. OF New
York, at TeCucigalpa. Honduras: Hans
]. Smith. of South Dakota. at Port
Louis. Mauritius: William F. Balm
bridge, of Iowa, second secretary Of le-
CATION at Peking. China.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Two Children Burncd Co Dc.th.

wonewoc. Wis. April 22.-Twochildren
Of Charles Gardiner OF Big Greek. sauk
county. were burned 10 death in a fire
which destroyed his home. Their ages
were 3 ana years. respectively.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22

speech ny shouting viva Esnana."
Viva Eey." Long live the army. the
navy and the volunteers"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Death of srna,nr xx.i,hnii-

Washington. April es.-Senaior WAL
thai. OF Mississippi. died az $3.50 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. lie was born st
Richmond. Va. in 1851.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
Chris Merry is Hanged.

Chicago. April 22.-Christopher
Merry was hanged at noon for the
murder of his wife. Pauline last No
vember
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22

the American continent 40, 100000 inliab-
itants of Spanish origin, "all favorable
tc the mother country"
resolution eloquent1y supported by
several leading senators. pledging the
assistance of the chamber to save the
dignity OF Spain, was carried by accla-
nation Senor Gullon, the foreign min
lister, thanked the senate, mot in the
name of the Liberal cabinet, but in the
name of the government. "The president
then delivered a patriotic address, arous-
ing intense enthusiasm.
Senior Fernandez Gonzalez declared,
In the name of the Republicans, that
party spirit is now drowned" adding
that there is only one voice through
out Spain, to repel foreign aggression" j"
There is bitter feeling here against
Great Britain, especially on the contra
band OF war and privateer questions. It
is the belief OF the general public that
Great Britain is playing in an UNDER
hand manner the game of the United
States.
The senni-of1icial Correspondence
says: "Spain's feelings have been out
ragged to the highest point by the in
justice, coarseness. infamy, bad faith
and insults of all kinds heaped upon her
by vile people with the most ignoble
passions and basest feelings. We coSld
easily return blow for blow, but Span
iards never use such weapons, which
are forbidden in any civilized country"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22

oxen refused TO obey MN. overturned
the plow and spoiled the furrow.
The inscription runs thus:
Napoleon the Great, passing by this
place in MDCCCAIV, took In the neigh
boring field a plowshare from the hands
OF a peasant and himself tried 20 plow.
but the oxen, rebollious TO those hands
which yet had guided Enrope. head
long fed from the furrow. "-Yorfh's
Companion.
Universal Suffrage Under King Oscar.
Christiana. April 22.-The storthirr.
by vote of IS 60 &c. yesterday adopted
UNIVERSAL male sufrrage~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-22
win Never Reach Port Hayana.

New York, April 22.-The British
steamer Aloedene, heavily laden with
provisions and ammunition. sailed for
Havana today. 1t is not likely she
will reach her destination.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-16
Consent to Conservation.

From the Little Rock Democrat
A majority Of the standing committees
Of the American Episcopal church have
signifed to the proper committee of this
diocese their consent to the conservation
OF Archdeacon William NJ. Brown to be
bishop coadjutor of Arkansas. There
is no doubt that majority of the
bishops will give their consent at an
early date 80 that the conservation can
take place before the converting of the
May council. Among the dioceses con-
senting to the conservation are many of
the most prominent in the councils of
the church. such as New York, Texas,
Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Ohio. as
well as Connecticut. of which Bishop
Williams. who is presiding bishop of
the church in the United States, is
bishop. and others of equal prominence.
All Episcopalians in Arkansas will no
doubt be glad to know of this fact, and
the consequent settlement of the ques
ton Of CO adjutor. bishop Of Arkansas
In accordance with the will of the
church AS expressed Mt the election in
December last.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-16
Based on Population.

WASHINGTON, April I'm antici-
patton of the possibility of call on the
national guard of the states and terri.
tories to assist in the national defense in
case of war with Spain, Adjt. Gen.
Corbin, of the army, has compiled a
mass of interesting information in con.
nection with the strength of the national
guard and the quota each state and
territory would be expected to furnish
under calls for from so 900 to 200, 900
men, according first to the strength of
the national guard, and second, accord
ing to the population of the different
states and territories. In case of a call
for so, 900, Arkansas, with strength
of 2 400 men, would furnish 633 men on
national guard basis of population.
Texas, with strength of 5 300 men
would send l ,244 men on a national
guard basis, or on basis of population
,692 men. These proportions would
be maintained according to the same
ratio in case of calls for 100, 900, $50. =.
600 or 200, 900 men were made. II is
stated by Adjt. Gen. Corbin in case n
call for troops becomes necessary il will
be based upon the population of the
different states.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-16
The Man to Lead Them.

From Tuesdays Little Rock Democrat
Dispatches from Key West say Gen.
Lee was snubbed by Blanco and in
suited by Spanish soldiers on the eve of
his departure from Havana. His part
ing message was: "You may tell
Gen. Blanco for me that the Fern is the
last ship of the American navy that will
ever 90 ont of Havana harbor while the
Spanish flag flies over Moro. As our
consular representatives left the harbor
there were cries of ''Fuera (begone)
from thousands of throats, and Vice
Consul Springer made gesture in reply
which meant, 1--WE will come again. -
and cried, ''Esperen volver nos
await our return). 1t is understood
that il war is declared Gen. Lee will
ask the privilege Of leading the first
division of the United States army into
Havana, and no one doubts that he
would quickly avenge the death of the
sailors who lost their lives on the Maine
and wipe ont the insults heaped upon
Americans at that port. If war must
come. let Fitzhugh Lee be landed on
Cuban soil with an army of invasion
and the Spanish flag will soon cease to
float over Moro.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1898-04-16
The Cow-A Prize Essay.

This Essay was delivered at the
''Deestrick Skule'' Tuesday night by
Miss Lizzie Clegg and we reproduce it
for the especial benefit of our city
council:
| have chose for the subjec of my
essy 1.-The Cow because | am fond of
natral history but don't know nothin
about wild animals, never havin seen
any until | came to this school. The
Cow is tame animal and | can study
her appearin and habits on the streets
of this city where the people is so kind
as to let her run about free swingin a
bell on her neck to make sick people
cheerful at night The COW is bigger
than dog but not SO big as a Elefant,
and wears horns on her head. She is a
useful crittur, she gives milk and it is
so rich it has to be mixed with water
before it can be sold Some COWS kicks
when You go to milk them and throw
you off the stool and then you get mad
and beat her. Shoes is made of cows
skins, and in the war the soldiers filled
the cows horns with powder to put in
the guns.
Pigs has horns on tn, ir feet, and with
them and their noses they root out
peoples gardens and fences in this
| favoured City. Cows don't do this.
they are more poetical in their tastes
they only walk in and eat the tops of
the rose bushes and the early blossoms
of fruit trees and walk over the flower
beds. Cows are made into beef which
is good to eat when it is not too tuff,
but you can t eat her till she is dead
and you must be sure to kill her before
she dies Before Gas was discovered
by Judge Decherd or electricity was in
vented by our valued Skule master,
candles was used made from the fat of
the Cow, and the first original Colonial
| danes made their own candles by
dippin rags in cows fat and called them
Tallow Candles. and in Times not sc
far back the daughters of the Con-
federacy did the same.