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Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
Legislation for wisconsin.

Madison, Wis. Feb. 16.-In each house
OF the assembly yesterday the old bill to
compel telephone companies to accept
messages from each other was intro
duced. 1t was the last day for the in
PRODUCTION of bills and fifty were filed in
the senate. One of the bills gives each
legislator the sum Of ,OO0 for his serv-
ices to the state during the legislative
session. and cents for every mile trav-
eled over the most usual route in riding
to and from his home when the legis1a-
ture adjourns for foTty-eight hours or
more. The present rate of mileage is 10
cents
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
BOSTON Kisses ALGER
Derisive YeIIs at the War Secre-
tary Amid Cheers for
President.
INCIDENT OF MKINLEY's VISIT

New England Metropolis Shows Pointed
Discrimination In the BestowaI of Com
pIimsnts-House Hitch on That SEQ
100000 for Spain-AguinaIdo said TO
be Ready 80 Quit for a RansOm-PhiliP-
pine News.
Boston. Feb. 16.-The president and
party arrived today to attend the
Home Market club banquet tonight.
With Mckinley are Secretaries Long,
Alger. Gage, Bliss and Smith. The
party was welcomed most cordially by
thousands at the station and along the
streets and escorted To the hotel by
the governor and staff.
Several times during the parade
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
REBELS RUN TO JUNGLE.
Large Body Chased From Kings Right
Near Manila.

Manila. Feb. 10. $50 p. ma
large body of the enemy. presumably,
was discovered on the right of Gen.
Kings position near San Pedro, Ma
cati, this morning. The entire bri-
gade turned out, and after an ex-
into the Jungle and disappeared.
The Americans are making no fur
ther advances since they reached the
natural defenses of Manila. Th re are
occasional brushes with small bodies
of the enemy by scouting parties.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
.uIo y. esrner nu,. the uuc1s.

Milwaukee, Feb. 16.-Lake captains
report that wild ducks are suffering and
dying by hundreds on the lake. Wher-
ever a small spot of open water is
found ducks can he seen tumbling all
over each other to get into il. and in
some places. Vesselmen say, there ap-
pear TO be thousands of the ducks about
People living on Jones island and in the
lower part of the city are getting hun
dreds of the ducks by shooting them in
the morning at the places where open
V ater is found
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
4D4 -
Mrs.AdamsMurder Mysterv.

New York. Feb 16.-Fred +. Hovey
and DR.. Edwin +. Hitchcock were the
only witnesses examined in the Adams
inquest yesterday. DR.. Hitchcock at
tended Mrs. ADAMS after she had taken
the poison. No developments of any
note were brought TO light and the
mystery is as dense as ever.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
ouaiIs Are Freezing to Death.

Mount Vernon, Ills. Feb. l6.-Reports
from all parts of Jefferson county are
to the effect that quails are freezing
and starving to death by thousands. as
the snow is eleven inches deep and the
cold up To Tuesday has been intense.
II is feared that quail hunting will be
lost art here for the next five years.
Young calves. lambs. pigs and poultry
have died in great numbers from the
cold
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16

Havana. Feb. l6.-The sun came
out brightly yesterday for the first
time in several days, when the wreck
of the United States battleShip Maine.
destroyed in Havana harbor on the
evening Of Feb. 10. ISgS, was decorated
with large American flag. At a. m.
the stars and stripes was hoisted at
half-mast by Captain Eaton, OF the
United States auxiliary cruiser Reso-
Lutte. who with Mrs. Estes Rathbone
and Mrs. Dudley and ten sailors of the
ResOlute. rowed to the sunken battle
ship. The only others taking part were
a battalion. with officers. of the First
Maine heavy artillery. An immense
rope of greens was festooned about the
fighting top. each loop hung with laurel
wreaths four feet in diameter and tied
with red. white and blue ribbon. The
Cuban club of Havana mad placed an
artificial wreath on the boat crane and
this Captain Eaton transferred to the
peak of the gaff.
Father sherman Ruled Out.
At 10 o'clock high mass was celebrat ted
in memory of the Maine victims in the
Merced church. at which Major General
Ludlow and several of his stan were
present. Next came a procession to the
were decorated with flowers, anG here
occurred an unpleasant incident-two of
them in fact. Father Sherman had
been invited by Mrs. Rathbone. who is
president OF the Women's association.
to read prayers at the grave side, and
he appeared at the American club. from
which the procession started. in full
vestments and with the assurance that
Monsignor Santander. the bishop of Ha-
vana. had given his consent. Commo-
dore Cromwell said that as the bishop
was not willing that Protestant chap
lain should officiate. he Commodore
CromweID would not consent to the
reading Of prayers by Father Sherman.
The latter thereupon went to his hotel.
He had deferred his sailing on receipt
OF Mrs. Rathbone's invitation.
Gen. Lee Arrives Too Late.
Then came unpleasant incident No. ..
The ceremony at the cemetery was over
at 3:l5 p. M. and at that time General
Lee and detachments of his corps had
not arrived. The marines and sailors
marched away. Commodore Cromwell
and some other naval officers remaining
In about a quarter of an hour General
Lees column arrived. As General Lee
on horseback barred his head near the
graves. Commodore Cromwell saluted,
saying: IT am sorry you were not here
in time for the decoration General
Lee replied: Il was notified to be here
at 3:3O p. IN. and I was al the cemetery
gate at that hour. Now that l arrive
i find everything over"
Never Received the Notice.
Commodore Cromwell said: General.
the hour was 2:3O p. m. L sent you word
two days ago" General Lee replied:
II never received it. / was told $50"
Commodore Cromwell politely expressed
his regret at the MISUNDERSTANDING
The Illinois band played America" ."
and The Star SpanEled Banner the
crowd uncovering and the soldiers pre-
senting arms. This ended the ceremony.
General Lee was detained fifteen min
utes outside the cemetery. having gone
to locked gate.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
More Annexation in Prospect.

New York, Feb. 16.-Chief Justice
Cham berS. of Samoa. writing to his
brother. DIR. Chambers, of this city,
under date of Jan. %. SAYS the only
solution Of the troubles there is the
annexation Of the islands 10y either
the United States or England. He
thinks England would prefer that we
take them
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
to occupy Another Town.

Washington. Feb. 16.-The author
tiles expect the Americans to occupy
Cebu, the third important city in the
Philippines. by the end of the week.
One of Dewey's ships will he sent to
the extreme south of the archipelago
To secure an alliance with the sultan
nf Smln
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
Handsome Gift to College.

Galesburg. His. Feb. 16.-At the close
of Founders Day exercises at Knox
college last night President Finley an
nounceC the contribution of an addi-
tional endowment of 800. 900 by friends
of the college. Among contributors are
D. X. Pearson. Chicago spa, 900; and s..
{. Mcclure, New York. $4,000.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
Steamer Run. on ,b. Rocks.

Boston. Feb. 16.-The Boston Fruit
company's new steamer Admiral Dewey,
Captain McGrath, bound from Port An
tonic. Jamaica. to this port, ran on the
rocks a Cuttyhunk yesterday and is in
great danger of being a total wreck. The
eighteen passengers OF board were safe
" transferred TO the steamer John J.
HILL
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
House hitch on spain. Money.

Washington, Feb. 16.-In the house
the point OF order was made on the
$50, 600, 600 appropriation to pay
Spain as obnoxious to rule q, the
same as the Nicaragua canal bill.
The chair sustained the point, hut
appeal was taken.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
For,he NAVY workm.n.

Washington. Feb. 16.-In the SEN
ate the resolution authorizing the
secretary of the navy to pay certain
workmen and mechanics at the L. S.
navy yards 30 per cent additional for
work in excess of eight hours per
diem was adopted.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
DRUNKARD MURDERS TWO.

George Panzator's Double Crime at New
York City.
New York, Feb. 16.-In a drunken
frenzy George Panzator last night shot
and killed his wife and John Goltze
and then probably fatally shot Paul
Berman. who refused to assist him in
escaping. Pauzator was arrested.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
Wiped out a Family of Three.

Chicago. Feb. 16.-Three persons lost
their lives Tuesday night in the fire in
the Arlington fiat building. Forty-fi first
street and Grand boulevard. The dead
are Fred \. Marie. mail carrier at sta
tion NJ: Mrs. Fred a. Marie and their
infant son. They were never seen after
having been warned to fee.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16

No man can cure consumption.
Ion can prevent it. though. DIR.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs. colds. bronchitis. sore throat
Never fails. For sale by Marshall X
Fisher.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
That EmbaImed Beef.

Washington. Feb 16.-Members of
the embalmed beef court of inquiry
held an informal conference today
The formal organization occurs to-
mOrrnW.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16

cause. IT that cause IS not removed It's
influence reaches out and overshadows a
whole life. The reason Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound has been so uni
formly successful for over q quarter of a
century in overcoming the suffering of
women, is that it is thorough and goes
directly to the cause. 1t is a wo1nans s
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
AGUINAIDO READY TO QUIT.
Reported He VIII Suspend HostiIities For
Cash Confederation.

Hong Kong, Feb. 16 -Rumors here
are that Aguinaldo is ready to quit
hostilities on the cash basis. This is
denied by the Filipino junta. despite
the fact that the insurgent chief made
"a similar deal with the Spaniards.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
The spanish May.

Madrid. Feb. l6-The surviving
captains of the warships destroyed at
Santiago and Manila by the Ameri-
cans are TO be court martialed.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16

Say No when dealer offers you
a substitute for Hoods S Sarsaparilla.
There is nothing Just as good. y"
Get only Hoods.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
The Grin nCureTbat Doe. Cure.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets re-
moves the cause that produces la
grippe. The genuine has L. B. Q. on
each tablet 25 cents.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16

Oshkosh, Wis. Feb. l6.-The will of
Elenor Williams. of Neenah. gives s.
Hushs, a servant. house and lot, 81. 600
ir cash. a horse and buggy and the COM
plete barn equipments The total value
OF the estate il estimated At $40 900.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
CAPTAIN HAD FUSEES.
Or in All Probability Fourteen More Would
BE on the storm Death Roll.

Savannah, Ga. Feb. I6.-Every MEM
ber Of the crew Of the wrecked steam
ship William Lawrence has been saved.
but only after the greater number of
them had suffered terrible harGships.
The tugs Cambria ard Cynthia came in
last evening from the Sea islands OF
South Carolina bringing with them Cap
tain A L. Willis and thirteen men.
constituting those who had been miss
ing since Sunday morning. when the
ship was abandoned in the breakers off
Port Royal bar. The tug Cambria lef.
the city at daybreak yesterday morn
ing and searched every island and inlet
nOrthward until the castawsys were
found. At 9 O'Clock the party was Gis-
covered on Hunting island and take1
on board the Cambria. Captain Willis
and his men suffered but little less
than the crew OF Mate BeaIe's boat.
which tied up at the sea buoy of Port
Royal and was rescued by a pilot boat
Tuesday.
Twelve Hours in a Freezing Gale.
They left the ship at 9 O'Clock Sunday
morning. After twelve hours al sea in
a binding and freezing gale the two
boats under the captain and the first
officer made land on Capers island, a
desolate and bare little sand spot In
Bleaching. both of the boats were
smashed and the men thrown into the
surf Though almost exhausted and
numb they managed to scramble be-
yond the reach of the waves. What
little brackish drinking water they had
was lost, together with the biscuits
long since salt soaked-which had been
brought Off the wreck There was no
fresh water and extremely little fuel
on the island. nor shelter in any shape.
Captain Had Some Matches.
The captain had a few matches in
metallic box in his pocket. They were
found to be dry. Tearing the seats out
of the wrecked boats. after much coax
ing fire was made under the lee of "A
sand dune. The limited fuel kept the
men from freezing to death. The men
hovered over the little blaze all during
the sleet and snow storm of Sunday
night and Monday, when the mercury
was marking to 10 above zero. on
Tuesday morning one of the boats was
temporarily repaired and both crews
got into il to try to reach Port Royal.
They had been without food since Sun
day morning. and without water since
Sunday afternoon. After painful efforts
they reached Hunting island. Some
soldiers were stationed there. They
took them in and fed and warned
them.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
HONORS FOR HEROES.
Anniversary of the Maine's De.
struction Celebrated at
Havana.
TWO RTTCHES IN THE CEREMONY.

Father sherman Refused Permission to
Oficiate Because Protestant Ministers
Were Barred-Gen. Lee and His Military
Detachment Arrive Late because OF n
misunderstanding Another Fight at
ManiIa-Protest by Aeuinaldo.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
Glad riding. to Asthma Sufferers.

Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in all cases.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
germany Passes Meat Bill.
Did Not Forget Her servant.

Berlin, Feb. l6.-The bundesrath
rassed the meat inspection bill.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16
w TOMEN do suffer!
wv Even so-called healthy sufferi
But they not healthy

The marks left by pain the young faces OF
daughters. Pain that leaves its mark from
Rock Island Argus., 1899-02-16

I do not believe there
Is q case of dyspep-
sia, indigestion or
any stomach trouble
that cannot be re-
lieyed at once and
permanently cured
by my DYSPEPSIA
CURE.
MUNYON.
At all druggists,
2Jc. a vial. Guide
TO Health and medi-
cal advice free. 1905
Arch street, Phila.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07
PARIS SMALL POX.

Yesterday fe learned that
while DR.. MosI was making his
rounds he foa5d md. three ake cases of
small pOX III Il negro house. A
negro man in the room drew
large knife and started tor the
doctor but the doctor had gun
and stood him off. The doctor
went up town and reported the
ma tter aud then a crowd went
down and caught the negro and
horse whipped him till the
ground around him was damp
with blood. The negroes of
Paris are hiding every case
they can. The Board OF Health
of this city has taken every
precaution to keep the loath-
some disease out of Monroe.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07
CONGRESS IN SESSION.

The first regular session OF
the 56th congress opened Mon,
day. The Presidents message
containing over $4,000 words
was read. 1t advises the re,
tention of the Philippines, says
the country has been unusually
prosperous, urges the construc-
tion OF the iSthmian canal, in
Sists on the establishment OF
the single gold standard and
the retiremement of greenbacks
requests congress to ypaSs laws
giving the secretary Of treasury
authority to issue bonds at any
time it may be necessary fol
the good Of Wall ST., favors
subsidizing the merchant
marine at the expense of The
masses, is uncertain on the
trust question.
DR., Roberts, the Mormon el
ected from Utah was barre,
out. Congressman Richardson
of Tennessee was selected a.
minority leader, Cougressma
Henderson of Iowa was electe
speaker,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07
GOOD TIMBER.
Capt. Frank /. Pitts Il Prominent
Candidate tor State Auditor.

AS Capt. Frank l.. Pitts, the
present State Treasurer, is one
of MonrIe County's substantial
and most highly esteemed citi-
zenS and is Il candidate for the
important Office Of State Audit
or. it viii not be amiss for a
Monroe County paper to give
some OF the history of the gen
tIeman. Capt. Pitts was born
in Shelby county, near Shelby.
Vile April %, 184l. His parents
came from Maryland to Mis-
souri in 1926 and first settled at
Hannibal, and from Hanniba
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07
Send Your Letters At Once
AS we have begun work on the edition. Be
aud write only on side of theS paper.
MUSICAL PUZZLE.

One thing can be said about
the ladies of Monroe City and
that is just as soon as they
leave their maidenhood behind
them they forget to grow old.
The springs may come and the
winters fit by, but they remain
the same finn loving and lovea-
bic creatures. They are always
looking for the silvery lining
behind any little cloud that
may arise to dampen their
pleasure while on earth with
their many friends.
The following is one little
sample of how they remain
young and retain their dimples
and smiles.
Last Saturday from two to
| five p. III. Mrs. Walter G.. Will
/ iamson entertained some fifty
of her lady friends at her pleas.
amt home at the Cor. Of Locust
and Catherine Streets.
Cards with a long list of
words or sentences pertaiuin G
to or having something to do
with music was given to the
guest. Then a contest of know l.
edge and wits began. After Il
short but puzzling time the
prize, portrait of Mendelssohn!
was awarded to Mrs. M. b.
! Woods.
Miss Carolyn Rogers render
ed three lovely solos.
Mesdames II. M. Clark, w
L, Reid, j. NJ. Johnson and r
e. Wine delighted their friend,
with a quartette.
The duet by Mrs. S. M. Brown
and Miss Olivia was pleasur,
TO hear,
The instrumental solo by
Miss Fl. Scheetz was suberb.
The dainty, deH:are pune
was served by Miss Clara Stew
ems.
For the sake of the past th
pretty dining room was lighte
with candles, but that only az
J. ded to the pleasure of the del
d cious repast served by the no
tess.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

DR.. Sydenstricker, of Mem
phis, Mo. is conducting Il series
of meetings. Services at 2;3O
p. m, and p. m, Special SER
vices to-uigh, subject, Fig
Leaf Apron, come and see what
kind of an apron you are wear
ing. Special services for the
young people Sunday at 2.3O,
Every body is invited to attend
each service.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07
DIED.

Mrs. Eta Smith died o. con~
sumption at her home south
east of this city on Nov. %.
Deceased suffered nearly year.
She was 30 years, 10 mouths
aud ) days old, She leaves a
loving husband, 3 sons / daugh-
ter, father, mother, brother
and host ot friends to mourn
her death. They mourn not as
those who have no hope as she
left a bright testimony that she
was goiugNo be with her Saw
ior. She eXho"ted all not to
weep for her but to meet her in
| heaven.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07
Democrat Printing Co., Publishers
VISIT MONROE CITY.

The committee to select a
location for the feeble minded
colony arrived here over the
M. X. & T. Friday afternoon.
After a lunch at the New Mon
roe Hotel they spent about two
hours looking over the sites
Monroe City had to offer. OF
course in that short time it was
impossible for the committee to
see all the advantages we have
to offer as to location. and they
did not carry away with them
as favorable impression Of our |
country US they would have |
done had they spent more time
with us. But two hours waSall
the daylight they had Friday
afternoon and Hannibal sent Il
delegation and special train for
the Committee early Saturday
morning and consequently Mon
roe did not have an opportunity
to show her goods to the best
advantage. Our cash offer was
the best made for the institution
and our location and natural
advantages greatly enhance
Monroe City's bid for the colony.
If we fail to get it on account of
not having the best bid in every
respect IT will be because Mon
roe City did not have the Com
pittee here long enough to
show them what we had here to
offer. Our railroad facilities
are excellent, our land was
priced to the Committee at Il
low price, water is plentiful the
land drains we'll, is productive,
the locality is healthy, beef and
supplies will be furnished by
Missonrians, our people are gen.
erous and hospitable. The Com
mittee which is composed OfCol.
John O'Day, of Springfield
George b. Robertson, Of Mexico
G. b. Buckner, of Marshall
Mrs. Dora Nj. Hall, of St. JOS
eph; and Miss Pearl Mitchell
of Boone County expressed
themselves as greatly pleased
with Monroe CIty's offer and oul
advantages, However, they die
not commit themselves. Mon
roe City is in this fight an(
whether she wins or loses SHE
did the right thing in making
such a high bid for the institu
ton.
Our people want the instutiO
because we realize that It's lu
cation here will be Il big thini
for Monroe City and surroudinj
country. For that reason Mon
roe City"s representatives, j. NJ
johnson and Senator MCClinti
put in the best bld tha
was made for the institution an
had the time the Committee wa
hcre been sufficient for our pee
pie to have shown all the ac
vantages Monroe City had to o
fer, the institution would sur
have been located here. AS
is we believe the Committee ba
seen enough to locate the colon
at Monroe City.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07

moved to Shelby County, where
the subject Of our sketch was
born. Mr.. Pitts father was a
saddler aud harness maker by
trade ana he learned that trace.
In 1860 he and his brother NOV
ed to Paris and engaged i'll the
harness business. When the
war broke out Mr., Pitts enlist
ed in the State Guard and par
ticipated in several engage
ments. He afterwards enlisted
in the Second Missouri infantry,
under Col. Cockrell and served
uatil nearly the close of the
war when his arm was shot off
and he was taken prisoner and
confined at Clmp Chase until
after peace was declared. Dur
| ing the war he bravely faced
many dangers and suffered
hardships. He was with as
! brave men aS ever faced an en-
emy on the battle field and hC
was among these brave met
distinguished for his bravery
During the war he dared to dc
aud to die for the cause WhiCt
J he held dear. This has ais;
been characteristic o. him in pri
vate life. After the war was over
and he had been released from
. Camp Chase he returned t.
Paris and again went into tn
. harness and saddle business
, He was a successful busines
man. because he knew his bus
ness, was energetic, pleasan
and affable to all,
I IN 1872 he was elected Sheri
of Monroe County and serve
, his people two terms in thu
! position. In 1876 the people I
d Monroe County chose him to
County Collector and he he
this position until January 198
}, The people of Missouri wise
e made him State Treasurer
}. 1896. He has served them fait
r, fully aud we'll in this positio
t. He has always been man
N marked industry aud thorons
going qualities as buslne
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-12-07

There is still some Of the $50,
900 pledged tor the feebl c
minded colony not vet subscrib-
ed. So there is yet au oppor-
tunity for you to do your part,
Don't shirk, but come down
with your part.