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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
VIEWS OF SIR CHARLES dixie
Thinks It's Uncle Sans Game No Matte,
How 1t Starts,

How 1t Starts.
London, April 19.-Cir Charles Dixie,
member Of parliament. is quoted in an
interview on the Spanish-American
crisis as expressing the opinion that
the two opposing fleets are about even
ly balanced, and that therefore the de-
cisive action will be fought at sea If -
said Sir Charles, the Americans win
the war will be over. II Spain wins il
will hs ths BEGINNING Of long struggle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19

The first mention of the pipe organ in
history is in connection with Solomon >
temple. where there was an organ with
ten pipes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19

The languor 30 common at this
season is due to impoverished blood.
Hoods Sarsapsrilla cures it by en-
riching the blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
The Earth Not Enoush.

Old Scrooge-Does a mans lawful
title to his real estate extend up to the
sky as we'll as down to the center Of the
earth?
Lawyer-Certainly.
Old Scrooge-Then as soon as they
get these new airships in running order
I'm going to put up tollgate on the
patch Of sky over my house and collect
from every balloonatic that trespasses.
London Tit Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Vital Moment Approaches in the Cuban
America is Concerned.
CONGRESS- FORMALLY COMPLETES ITS DUTY THIS MORNING
Busy With the Umaum Accompany the
Until a Late Hour.

completed its duty Cuban Intervention
transferred
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Grave News from Malaga.

London, April ia dispatch to The
Daily Telegraph from Gibraltar, dated
Monday. says telegram received there
from Malaga reports a resumption of
the riots at Malaga on Monday, that
the American consurs negro servant
was killed and persons in the crowd
were injured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19

which must END III the crushing dereat
OF Spain" Continuing, Sir Charles
ridiculed the idea Of the Spaniards she'll
ing cities, pointing out that it would be
no advantage to Spain for her to do So
Sir Charles then expressed the opinion
that both sides should be allowed access
to British coaling stations, allowing
twenty-four hours to elapse between
the departure of the nations ships and
the arrival Of their enemy to coal. He
also said that he anticipated considera-
bic trouble from the chaotic state Of in
ternatiOnal law.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Getting Ready on the Canaries.

Teneriffe, Canary Islands, April 19-
Spanish authorities here have acquired
all the principal warehouses at this
place and at the Grand Canary for the
accommodation of large reinforcement
of troops expected here and to hold the
stores which are about due to arrive
here. Even the churches are to be used
for military purposes and the strength
Of the Notifications is being increased.
Work on the latter has been in progress
for some time past, and heavy guns
have just been mounted at the Island
battery. which is situated on a prom
ontory commanding the town and har-
bors. At Les Palmas large quantities
Of grain have been amassed and more
cargoes are on their way here. About
5000 additional troops are expected
here, and 1t is said that a similar num-
Der Of men will in all probability be sent
to the Grand Canary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Europe Makes Despairing Effort.

London, April 19.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Times, telegraphing
yesterday, says: ut is known in diplo-
matte circles here that European di-
plomacy is making a despairing effort
to preserve peace. but nothing is ex-
pected of it among those whose political
forecasts are worth serious considera-
ton. I cannot find any one in such
quarters sanguine enough to believe
that pacific solution is still possible" :"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
rroops In tho Nss,ons, Capital.

Troops IN tho Neuonsi Capttai.
Washington. April ls.-Four
troops Of the Sixth cavalry from For,
Myer passed through the city early
this morning on their way to Chicka-
manga. They passed in review be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19
Queens speech to the Cortes.

Madrid. April 19.-It IL claimed
the queens speech in opening the
cortes will state that Spain prefers
war rather than to yield to American
demands. 1t is officially announced
that negotiations are proceeding
with the Cubans in regard to further
conceasions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-19

Every Pattern suit marked at from 3
per cent 10 80 per cent discount. They
conclude the swellest things shown
this season.
The fact that these prices are made
while the season j. yet young. this sale
viii be the most appreciated by inter
esicd purchasers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
SOLD EXPLOSIVES TO wEYLER.
Dittmar Company Ignorant of the
Use 20 Which Thtey We're Put.

Birmingham, Ala. March S.-Capt. G. r.
Hamlin, general manager of the Dlttmar
Powder Company of New York, is visiting
in this city. He confirms the report that
the Dittmar concern sold explosives to
Captain General Weyler's agents in No
vember 1896. Capt Hamlin does not know
for what purpose the explosives were used.
Il sold to Gen Weyler's agents 5000
pounds of dynamite In November, 1886, =
said Mr.. Hamlin. "At the same time, 100
miles of rubber covered insulated copper
wire was purchased and sent TO Cuba on
the ship carrying the dynamite. This
might have been used in the destruction
of the Maine three weeks ago tonight. /
was first notified to go to Philadelphia. on
Walnut street. in a seven-story building
and in the apartments OF a Spanish army
officer the trade was negotiated. No one
knew the location OF this officer. There
was every evidence of secrecy and dozen
draughtsmen were making all characters
of drawings of Cuba under the direction
of the officer. He insisted that / should
personally see that the dangerous cargo
was safe on board ship. There was some
trouble In getting clearance papers
from the Spanish consulate, and Gen.
WeyIer finally gave the necessary or
GERS 10 tnaJ lnulNluudl ulIect. Inc NSpaA-
los line steamer Ciudad Condal was Sc
lected to convey the dynamite orders to
leave all passengers behind were given,
and the stun was dragged on board from
a tug while the steamer VAS under half
speed The loading was finished just as
we were off Sandy Hook.
"There is harbor somewhere on the
coast of Cuba where the Dauntless can
poke it's very nose ON Shore" continued
Captain Hamlin. Spanish war vessels
know this harbor well. AZ the bottom
there is a boiler filed with dynamite--a
veritable mine that can be blown up from
the shore by an insurgent watchman who
Is perpetually on duty"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
GEN. WILSON AT KEY WEST.
He Discusses the Defense of the City
With Admiral sicard.

Key West. Fla, March S-Brig. Gen.
John NJ. Wilson, chief Of engineers. U. S.
A., arrived here to-day from Tampa on
board the Olivette.
The tug Right Arm sailed for Norfolk
tonight
The lighthouse supply steamer Armenia,
after touching at the Tortugas this morn
ing, arrived here this afternoon.
The American yacht Buccaneer, with
Senator Gallinger on board. reached here
this afternoon.
Gen. Wilson, it is understood will return
to Tampa on to-morrow's boat, and will
not visit the Tortugas. According 10 off,
cial authority he is here merely to gain
some slight relaxation from his labors in
engineering undertakings on the ST.
Johns river.
On the other hand, 1t is reported that his
coming had been anticipated for several
days, and that he win inspect two land
batteries recently finished and get a gem
eral insight into the condition OF the forti-
fications here. He had long conversations
this evening with Rear Admiral Slcard
and the officers in charge of the local land
batteries now nearing completion. Pre-
parations have been made at the barra cks
to receive Gen. Wilson tomorrow. In the
event of his failing to visit the Tortugas,
1t is certain that he will fully discuss the
possibilities for offense and defense of that
station with Admiral Sicard.
The receipt of news that Representa-
tive Cannon's bill appropriating S50,00o,009
for the purposes of national defense had
passed the House unanimously created
great enthuiasm among the naval officers
here. 1t is believed that Key West and
Tortugas will receive good share OF the
amount.
The yacht Anita from Norfolk. bound
Tor Havana, with Senators Thurston and
Money and Congressman Cummings and
Smith on board has arrived here.
The Iowa will leave during the night or
early tomorrow for Tortugas. II Is said
officially that she is going there to coal
and is expected to return here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
SPANS HUSTLE ron CASH.
wealthy Spaniards Believed to Have
Advanced Money. q

Advanced Money. a
London, March The English newspa-
pers to-day confirm the news of spain's
purchase of warships.
The ST. James Gazette, which yesterday
published the denlals of the Spanish en-
bassy and Spanish naval commission,
which has an Office In London says to-
day: ut is ascertained on very high au-
thorityin spite Of denials, that the Spanish
government has almost certainly succeed
ed in buying the three nearly completed
cruisers here and the coast defense ves-
sells which are about TO be launched In
France.
Experts are almost as much surprised
at the success OF Madrid in raising the
money as by their diplomacy which Sc
cured the Chillan and Brazilian cruis-
ers of the Armstrongs at cost believed
10 be a million pounds sterling, almost
before the move was suspected
Inquiry made here among fnanciers and
diplomats who are most likely 10 know any
facts in the case, reveals great scepticism
in connection with the reports that a
Spanish loan has been fioated in London.
Spain, 1t Is true, has made repeated at
tempts TO raise money, as previously ca
bled, the most recent effort being made
only a fortnight ago, when the Roths-
chllds and other financiers, who were ap-
preached. emphaticaly and finally noti-
fed the Spanish agents that there was no
money to be had from them for Spain
Diplomats here say that Spain has en-
deavored to raise a loan among her
wealthy citizens abroad, offering a lien on
public buildings as security, and 1t Is
thought possible this may be the source
Of the present disbursements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
.ooNsULs UNDER A STRAIN.
Barker Resigns and Brice Says He
Can't stand 1t Much Longer.


Havana, March S-The resignation of
Walter B. Barker. United States consul at
Sagua la Grande, was confirmed by TO-
days advices. Mr.. Barker has been on the
verge of nervous prostration.
Alexander C. Brice, the United States
consul at Matanzas says he cannot much
longer stand the strain under which he
has lived the last two years.
Senator Proctor, Miss Clara Barton, Mr..
Parker and DR.. Egan returned tonight
from a very interesting trip to Sagua la
Grande and Cienfuegos. Senator Proctor
saws he feels confident that he has in
duced Mr.. Barker to withdraw his resig-
nation as consul, and he win be very much
pleased If MIR. Barker continues in that
capacity, as he considers him valuable
man.
Senator Proctor with his friend, Col.
Parker expects to leave for Washington
tomorrow on the Olivette. His trip, he
saws. has been productive of much useful
Inflammation. He was well pleased with
the visit 10 Cuba as a whole and he has
learned much from all points OF view.
Careful not to create any antagonlsm, ne
feels himself in a position to consider or
speak upon all issues here with more in
telligence than would have been possible
before he came.
The Fern will be replaced by the United
States cruiser Montgomery. The crew OF
the Fern have been unable to wash her
decks recently, owing to the filthiness OF
the water. and must clean up at sea to
avoid sickness among the crew. When
cleaned the Fern will go to Key west ana
from there to Matanzas with relief sup
plies.
The United States gunboat Nashville
will IL is said, take relief supplies to
Sagua la Grande.
Ensign Powelson is to be detached from
the Fern and remain here doing work for
the court of inquiry There IS nothing
known officially yet about the deportation
os anv newspaper correspondents except
Honore Laine, who was arrested on Sat
urday last. The United States naval
CONT of inquiry into the loss of the battle
shin Maine, which is at present in session
here pursued In some respects, differ
emf course from that adopted on the occa-
sion of the former visit of the court 10 Ha-
vana II is now not uncommon to see
members of the court on the wreck, per-
sonally directing the navy divers and OBJ
tanning individual notes for future consid-
Grafton.
The court of inquiry did little to-day.
Consul General Lee was very briefly ex-
amined, ana also one ulNer. CohSiuel'Ole
time was spent on the wreck. Capt. Samp-
son listened patiently to various theories
nroDounded by newspaper men and Others
as to the causes of the explosion, and also
~ statements as to hawsers found in the
barbor and boiler iron on the shore. Evl-
IDENTIFY he attached little Importance to any
80 these stories, but he intimeted that be
would investigate any that he deemed
worthy.
,vork examining chiefly the forward part
Of the wreck. on the starboard SIDE. Capt.
~ wreck in a boat for some time dur
ing the afternoon
,rhe orders for the Bache were changed
- ne last moment to Dry Tortugas in
aaaa a. ,of KEY West. IL there were signih-
CONTINUED on Fifth Page)
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
DEPEW HELPS DEFENDANT.
SPEAKS WELL OF both MR. WEST
C0TT AND CAPT. CARTER

Has Known the Exprcssman Thirty
Years and Is Satisfied He Would
Not Enter Into 81 Conspiracy of the
Sort Charged Against Capt. Carriers
Thirty-Three Cheeks Signed by
Capt. Carter as Attorney for BIrs
Westcott Introduced In Evidence.
New York. March S.--Tle attorneys for
the prosecution and defense in the Carter
court martial resumed argument to-day as
to the admissability as evidence OF tho
check book which Capt Carter had used.
The court sustained the objection and the
check book was excluded.
Chauncey NJ Depew was called as witt
ness and testified that he had known r. E.
Westcott for thirty years. and that so far
as he knew Mr.. westcott was a man oe
strict business integrity. He did not thinlc
Mr.. westcott would enter into such a con-
spiracy as was charged against Capt. Carr
ter.
MIR. ,Depew also knew Capt. carteu
through Mr.. westcott who tried to ges
him position on the New York Central
Railroad, So far as he knew Capt. Carr
ter's character was good.
Judge Advocate Barr offered IN evidences
thirty-three checks signed "R. f. West-
colt by o. NJ. Carter, Attorney
These checks were taken from the check
book which the court had refused to ad-
init. The first check was made payable
to b. d. Green. and was for $40, and was
dated Dec 9. 1896. The defense objected,
but were overruied.
The court refused to admit eleven checks
made payable to the defendants mother
and two brothers. A number OF checks
70 the order of capt. Carter and signed
by him as attorney for MIR. Westcott were
admitted without objection. They ranged
from $3.50 TO 5000 each. The total was
st7.soO.
Maj. Adams Of the engineers corps, who
testified yesterday. was recalled for cross-
examination by Mr.. Blair. who directed ~
efforts to show that certaia accounts. Ict-
ters and other documents which were be-
ing used against Capt. Carter had been IL
legally seized at Savannah, when thew
were the private property of the Defend
ant.
Maj Adams was member of the board
of inquiry which heard the charges against
Capt Carter last fall. He said that that
board had had before 1t two powers OF at
torney given by Mr.. Westcott to Can't
Carter TO draw money from the Union
Trust Company.
Mr.. Blair then demanded that the Judge
Advocate produce these powers OF attor-
ney, and he offered to produce written cop-
les of them.
Judge Advocate Barr objected on the
ground that only the originals ana not
copies should be accepted.
Mr.. Blair replied that the Judge Advo-
cate possessed one OF the originals, and
that the other was held by the Union
Trust Company, which refused to surren-
der II to the defendant.
Col. Barr Said that he would produces
one power of attorney tomorrow, and
would issue a subpoena for the Trust
Company to produce the other one.
The court refused to admit the copies
and adjourned until tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
BULLD0zING RAID ON BANKS
TAX COLLECTORS PLAY THE HIGH
WAYMAN AT CHICAGO.
Immediate Payment of Back Taxes
Demanded on Threat to Close the
Banks IL the Money Is Not Handed
Over ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the In
situations Pays $S5, 5,23T on the Spot
Rather Than Have Its Doors Shut.
and Others Smaller Amounts.

situations Pays $S5, ,23T on the Spot
Rather Than Have Its Doors shut.
and others Smaller Amounts.
Chicago, March S.-Several Chicago
bankers had a novel experience with tax
collectors to-day. Two men entered the
First National Bank, just before noon and
went directly TO the office of the president.
Without ceremony they addressed the
vice president, d. r. Forgan. and inform
ed him they wanted $S5,2S7.12 in cash as
quickly as he could produce It, They
told Mr.. Forgan that unless he paid over
the money without delay they would shut
the doors OF the bank and help themselves.
1t was case of the collection of taxes
under a decision of the Superior Court,
which refused to sustain an injunction
asked for by six banks against southtown
Collector Ernst. The bill sought to en-
join the collection on the ground that the
assessments were excessive and fraudu-
lent. The banks affected were the First
National, Fort Dearborn National, North
western National Globe National, Bank
ers' National, and National Bank of Amer
lea.
The decision of Judges Shepard and
Freeman was pronounced this morning.
Efforts to notify e. B. Tolman, counsel
for the banks, failed, while the attorney
for the Southtown collector, John j.
Rooney, secured at once a certified copy
of the courts order.
Armed with this copy, and with special
bailiffs at their heels, Collector Ernst and
ho4 "a - t1ag rtsf
National bank and demanded immediate
payment of the tax.
Mr.. Forgan was astonished, and led his
visitors into the office of the banks at
torney, Orville Peckham.
This is news to me-" said MIR. Peck
ham. you will allow me at least to
communicate with my associate solicitors
before going any further2"
Collector Ernst replied that he would
levy on the banks property instantly un-
less the money was forthcoming, and close
the banks doors.
1--WE have enough men TO close this
bank" said Attorney Rooney
After a hurried consultation. Mr. Peck
ham advised the payment of the tax rather
than risk a disturbance to business as
might follow. Collector Ernst was given
SS52I3.12, with due notice that his right
to take the same was denied
All that was required was a sight of the
warrant and a little explanation to the
other bank officials. The Bankers Ma
tional paid over $1S, ,2S615 the Fort Dear
born National $9,796.S9, the Globe National
$14,390.14, the Northwestern National s23. =
7s672, and the American National $40, 365 81.
Each bank protested and refused to accept
receipt from Collector Ernst, showing
that the money had been taken In pay
ment of taxes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
LETTER FROM CAPT. sIGsBEE.
Speaks of the Disaster as sad and
Shocking.


Norwalk, Conn, March S.--Capt. p. Fl.
Smith, of this city, commander of the
Henry Chisholm of the Bradley feet and
Capt. s. d. Sigsbee of the warship Maine,
are warm personal friends. Yesterday
Mrs. Capt Smith received the following
interesting letter from Capt. Sigsbee in re-
sponse to one written TO him after the dis
aster of the Maine:
United States steamer Fern, Havana,
Cuba, Feb. 2S.-"Mr Dear Mrs Smith
Your kind and comforting letter conveying
sympathy from yourself and Capt. Smith,
came to-day, and-need 1t be said-was
heartily welcomed. The sadness of the
great disaster continues for me in the re-
ceptlon Of the great numbers of heart
broken appeals from bereaved friends of
the Names crew. / have no time to think
of my own troubles; in fact they are light
by comparison with those Of others.
'"That the American people think that
I have done my duty is more sustaining
than / can express.
II would gladly send you a photograph
of myself, but have had none taken for
about twelve years. Those that have ap-
peared In the newspapers came from
know not where's / will see If / can ret
you photo of the wreck. Some good ones
have been reproduced in the papers.
81 am at present aboard the Fern. a
small dispatch vessel The Maine lies only
few yards off, a distorted and wildly
6isordered wreck, with a number of tine
bodies of her gallant dead down in the
debris awaiting recovery, which Is la5ori-
ously difficult.
How very sad and shocking II all is.
I would take pleasure in writing a long
letter 10 YOU and my good friend, the cap
tain but / am hard pressed with corre-
spondence.
with my kindest regards to both Of
you and cordial thanks for your letter, /
remain always, yours most sincerely,
&C. ID. Sigsbee.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
MAINE BENEFIT FUND.
President and His Cabinet at the
Womnn's Concert at Washington.

President and His Cabinet at the
Womnn's Concert at Washington.
Washington. March S.-The audience
the woman's concert, given this afternoon
for the benefit OF the families of the men
who lost their lives in the Maine disas-
ter, was in every way the most notable
body ever assembled In a Washington the
ater The President and Mrs. Mckinley
occupied seats in the box OF the Secretary
Of the Navy and Mrs. Long, while la the
immense audience were the Secretary OF
State and Mrs. Sherman, the Postmaster
General and Mrs. Gary, the family of the
Secretary of War. Mrs. Gage and Mrs.
Griggs, and almost the entire body OF
Washington society. and thousands OF
sympathetic residents of the capital.
The concert was under the direction OF
the Relief Association, which Is headed by
Mrs. Long. The long programme closed
with the Star Spangled Banner, -
the audience rising and Joining IN
the army, navy and marine
corps, each in full uniform, acted as ush-
ers, while prominent young women Of the
army and navy families sold programmes
and small flags, which were waved vi93r-
ously during the singing Of the "Star
Spangled Banner"
IA large crowd collected I'm front OF The
theater just before the close OF the rsr-
formance and pressed forward to await the
appearance of the President. He left the
house before the audience. The Presidents
appearance at the doorway with Mrs Nc
Klnley was the signal for an outburst OF
cheering, waving OF flags and hand-clap-
ping. Both the President and Mrs. Nc
~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-09
BIG ORDER FoR PRoJEcTrLEs.
Mig Guns From washin gton at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard.

New York, March S.--The United States
Projectile Company of Brooklyn received
orders from headquarters at Washington
this afternoon for the immediate delivery
of s275.O0O worth Of armor penetrating pro-
jectiles.
Twenty large guns, received from WASH
inqton, are being unloaded at the main
dock in the navy yard. They are intended
10 complete the armament Of the Chicago
and Atlanta, but they win also be used on
the liners st. Louis and st. Paul. should
the necessity demand Il.