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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Robert Connolly went to Monmouth
yesterday.
1. B. Sercomb, of Louisville, Ky, is
in the city.
Frank j. Kinnie, of Peoria, is visit
ing in the city.
F. \. Head departed last mig hit for
Kansas City on business.
Capt. G. w. Reed, of Fulton, was a
Rock Island visitor yesterday.
Miss Bessie Lee, of Minneapolis, is
the guest of Mrs. +. c. Denkmann.
j. I. A. HeTernan left this morning
for Kankakee to resume his studies.
+ b. Wrenn, gageman on the
Burlington, is laid up with an attack
of the grip.
f. a. Willard, general passenger
agent of the Albert Lea route, was in
the city yesterday.
Fred j. Kinney, who has been laid
up for several weeks, was able tC take
a carriage ride yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Strauss have re-
turned from Jacksonville, where they
spent the holidays with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mier, of Black
Hawk township, rejoice over the ar
rival of Il new daughter at their home.
Mrs. j. Nj. Cotterall has returned
to her home in Des Moines, after
spending the holidays with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Scullv, on
Fifth avenue.
These travelling freight agents were
in the city yesterday: j. NJ. Whit
ford, NJ X. & T.: William S. Rodg-
ers, Michigan Central, and A. p. Guy,
Illinois Central.
John Warner received advices this
town of his daughter, Miss Warner,
their return to Paris.
Mrs. L. j. Robson, of go Forty
first street, has been entertaining her
mother and sister, Mrs. John Me-
lander and Miss Idah Melander, of
Des Moines, the latter being one of
Des Moines' most popular teachers.
Charles Edward Cornell and Miss
Harriet A. Frisselle were married
Wednesday at the home Of the brides
parents in Clinton, Iowa. The groom
is an employee of the Peoples Power
company i'll this city, and he and his
bride have taken up their abode at the
residence of W. +. Hill, 42i Forty
fourth street.
Hon. Z. w Hurst arrived home
from Springfield last evening to re-
main until next Tuesday, to which
time.the legislature, as stated yester-
day. has adjourned. Mr.. Hurst in
the choice of seats in the house was
particularly fortunate. securing one
but two rows from the front on the
main aisle. Seated near him are
Messrs. McGoorty, Alschuler and
other democratic house leaders,
so that with the enjoyment of
this advantage, together with the I'M
usual mark of confidence shown
him by his party friends in the house
at the outset in his selection as the
of the minority for tenn
porary speaker, Mr.. Hurst should
feel particularly satisfied with the
outlook at the start ofhis second term
in the Legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
LAWR|E IS CHOSEN.
Sterling Officer Named to Fill
the 6th's Majority Va
cancy.
REGIMENTAL ELECTION AT MOLINE.

Three Candidates in the Field, the Sue
cessfuI One Winning by Single Vote
in the Fifth BaIIot-CoI. Foster In
structs Captains to ReorEanize Compan-
les immediately.
The 9th regiment election, held at
Moline last night for the purpose of
filling the vacancy caused by the death
OF Maj. Baldwin, of Dixon, resulted
in choosing Capt. W. F. Lawrie, of
Company f, Sterling. He was the
more popular of the three candidates
from the start, although he had a close
shave in the fifth and decisive ballot,
his vote being II to IS for Capt. A. 7.
Tourtilott, Company X, Lamoille.
Capt. T. L. McGirr, Company c, Gales
burg. dropped out after the first
ballot.
The election occurred in the city
council chamber. Lieut.. Col. Ed.
Kittilsen presided. There was a good
the various companies of the regi-
ment, including Maj. w. t. Channon,
OF this city, and officers of Company A.
Col. d. j. Foster, of Chicago, the
gallant and popular commander of
the 9th, again received expression of
the kindly feelings entertained for
him by those who marched at his
side daring the recent struggle with
Spain, Sergt. Johnson, of Galesburg,
in behalf of the enlisted men, pre-
senting him gold watch and chain
and Masonic charm. Col. Foster in
his Enthusiastically pleasant manner
acknowledged the gift, and also took
occasion to make brief remarks, in
which he instructed all captains to
set to work Immediately to reorgan-
iZe their companies, recruit up, ascer-
tain what is needed in the way of
equipments and make acquisitions
for arms, supplies and equipments of
him, and he would in turn submit the
orders to Adjt.-Gen. Reece, in order
that the companies might be in shape
as soon as possible. Col. Foster said
that he expected Il at captains would
attend to this work within the next
two or three days.
Strikes Predicted.
Col. Foster stated that in time of
peace there was always industrial
strife, and he predicted that the forth
coming spring would witness numer-
would require the presence of the
guards, and for that reason he wanted
the companies of his command to be
in readiness.
Col. Foster has delegated the duty
OF ascertaining on what terms another
lease of the Armory could be had TO
First Lieut.. l.. f. Hemeuway, who is
in command of Company y during the
absence of Capt. McConochie, who is
in Oklahoma.
Lieut.-Col. Ed. Kittiltsen has been !
authorized to select quarters for Com
pany F, of Moline.
As will be seen by this afternoon
Associated Press reports the lower |
house of congress AZ Washington to-
day passed the bill granting additional |
pay to those who served in the volun-
teer army during the late war. To
those who went outside the country, |
as our own boys did, two months eX-
ira pay is allowed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06

Coughing Injuries and iniames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough Cure
loosens the cold; a!lays coughing and
heals quickly The best cough cure
for children. perfectly harmless For
sale by L. H. Thomas. A j. Reiss and
NJ + Bahnsen. druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
John King Challenged.

If John King, the smiling porter at
the Harper house, has any regard for
his reputation for fancy walking, he
must look to his laurels, as witness
the following:
l hereby challenge John King, of
Rock Island, to a public contest to
decide who shall carry the title of
champion cake walkist. / will be
glad to arrange 4 contest at once.
JOHN WILSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
They Destroy His Works.

In China the faith in heredity is so
strong that when a "habitual crimi-
nal" is captured they not only cut him
into small pieces, but put all his SONS
and grandsons to death. The Celestials
evidently believe that faith without
works is dead--Boston Globe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
In Olden Times

People overlooked the importance of
permanently beneficial effects and
were satisfied with transient action;
but now that it is generally known
that Syrup of Figs will permanently
overcome habitual constipation, we'll
informed people will not buy other
laNatives, which act for time, but
finally injure the system. Buy the
genuine, made by the California Fig
Syrup company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
woodmen. Attention.

{. W. Halves camp 1850 NJ. w. A.
extends a cordial invitation to all
Woodmen and their friends to attend
its annual installation and dance to
be held ut Armory hall Tuesday. Jan.
10, 1899. TIE Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. %
cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
Hard Coal. Coke and VIC

Indiana block for furnaces. camel
for CRATES. Gable and Athens lump
and nut for stoves
+. 3. MCKowN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06

Il have always been troubled with
rheumatism. | took medicines with
out relief and finally decided to try
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Since taking
six bottles | have had no symptoms
of rheumatism. l have increased in
weight since l began taking Hood s
Sarsaparilla. Mrs. Mary F. Blaine,
Crittenden, illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
Hard Coal Market.

Antbrac .e coal, all sizes, delivered
at $500 per ton, for immediate de-
every. E G.. FRAZER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
Asheyille.

Only through car line is via Queer
* Crescent route and southern rail
way from Cincinnati.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06
Queen and Crescent

Route and southern railway. 100
miles shortest line TO Florida aud the
West Indies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills.
Mailed for % cents by c. l. Hood &
Co., Lowell. Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-06

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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-24
|LABORI IS
NO FAV0RITE
Lays Bare Weak Points In Evil
denee Against Dreyius.
STRICT CROSS EXAMINATION
Witnesses Attempt 70 sully Dreyfus'
Private Character TTisl WIN
Last Twenty Dsys.

RENNEs. Aug 25.-The depositlons
read In the Dreytus trial today were
not productive OF any really thrilling
Incidents The systematic production
OF the iiimslcst trash, which the prose.
outlon deems profitable and which lat
ter accep, as evidence, was proceeded
with. Much OF the ridiculous testimony
Of the morning was devoted to an at
tempt 10 blast Dreyfus private char
aeter. though when Maitro Labor and
pcmange had finished with the witness
scs their bubbles Of tittle-tattle were
badly pricked, Much OF the time was
occupied IN reading the testimony OF
EsterhaEy and Mms. Pays before the
court ot cessation, during which many
left the court
NJ. Labor distinguished himself In
laying bare the weak points OF the
evidence. He was less fierce. however
than yesterday. though quite aggrcs-
siye enough TO arouse the latent OF
the judges, which showed itself IN
various Ways. NJ, Labori Is no favor
lte, either with Major carriere. govern
ment eonmssNry. AMI the latter makes
no serious efforts TO conceal his feel
inEs toward the lawyer.
M. Labor bore little trace OF the
effects OF the outrage upon him. He
rose. sat down and moved his body
and limbs apparently without much
difficulty only occasionally he put his
hands TO his back as though suffering
pain.
During some OF the dispositions, NJ.
I.Rbori appeared very nervous. He was
unable 10 remain sill an instant,
twitehlng his fingers and shaking pa
pers In his hands, Counsel was al
most too impatient TO walt until the
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SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST
AN ASYLUM DOCTOR.
Dr. Sponagle Removed From Agnews
Insane ASYLUM at San Francisco
For Gross immortality. -

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. .ss-The state
board OF lunacy commissioners met to-
day TO hear the report OF Governor
Gage on the result OF the Investigations
OF the board into the conditions existing
at Agnews asylum for the insane,
situated near San Jose. In Santa Clara
county. Governor Cages report is
doubtless one OF the most startling pa
pers OF its kind ever presented to sim
liar board COR its consideration.
II Is based principally upon the ca
reer OF pr, sponagle. medical director
of the asylum. previous to his install
lation as such, As a result of the IN
vestigation, DR.. Sponagle and two OF
his assistants, DR.. Sterling and DR..
Crystal. have been summarlly removed,
The assistants not being charged with
anything more grave than incomp-
etency. The investigation Of the af-
fairs at Agnews was the result OF the
birth OF child TO one OF the patients.
Sensational charges were made at the
time and an investigation followed,
Governor Gage included in his report
the testimony OF reputable people tend
ing TO show that Sponagle's career was
one of gross immortality and crime.
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Determined to Push Campaign In
Philippines Vigorously.
WILL POUR IN TROOPS
Was Understood Law Should Not Be
Extended over the Islands -Ap
piled to End the War.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1a-secretary
OF War Root returned to washington
tonight from his visit to the president
at Lake Champlain.
That the campaign in the Philippines
is to be pushed vigorously and prompt
ly is evident from the remarks Of the
secretary made to reporters. He was
determined, he said, that every man
belonging to the twenty regiments OF
vilunteers now being recruited, shan
eat Christmas dinner in that country.
This statement was brought out By
reference to the published report that
ten Of these regiments were to be held
in the United States as a reserve force.
Regarding the report that General
Merritt. who had also been at Lake
champlain in conference with the pres
ident and his war secretary. is to sue
coed General Otis In command Of the
troops in the Philippines, Secretary
Root was non-commital He evaded
all questions on this point.
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SHERMAN ARRIVES WITH
CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS.
WIN Sail in Through Golden Gate To
day-Great Rejoicing over Their
Arrival.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2S.-rhe
limited States transport Sherman, bear
ing the First California regiment Of
volunteers, was sighted four miles out
side the heads a few minutes before
six this evening, No one living any
where within the boundaries Of San
Francisco was long in ignorance Of
the arrival of the transport. Steam
whistles shrleked. sirens screamed,
bells rang and the streets were soon
filed with shouting, cheering throngs.
In expectation that the Sherman
would arrive tomorrow, tug convey
ing the customs officials had gone out
to the Faralone islands and boarded
the incoming transport two hours be-
fore she was sighted by the lookout
at Point Reyes. The task of the in
spectors was easily accomplished, and
then the federal quarantine officer ex-
amlned the soldiers, giving the Sher-
man clean bill Of health.
No obstacle then interviewed to pre-
vent The docking Of the transport to-
night. but as this would mar the plans
OF the citizens committee. which for the
past month has been planning suit
able reception to the returning soldiers,
Major General Shafter. commanding
the department of the Pacific, ordered
that the Sherman remain outside all
night. She is now anchored mile be-
yond the heads, but will come in at 10
tomorrow morning,
The Call scored triumph In the de-
velopment of wireless telegraphy in
connection with the Sherman's arrlv-
al Receiving stations were estab-
lisbed at the Cliff House and on the
llghtship, nine miles out, and when the
news came "The Sherman is In sight" !"
It was soon followed by the cheering
intelligence received the same way.
"Au well on board. No deaths during
the voyage"
This premature arrival Of the Sher-
man has disarranged the civic plans
to certain extent, but It has been
decided that tomorrow there will be
an imposing naval pageant as the
transport sails in through the Golden
Gate.
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there 10 receive pay. and. after three
days, only $50 had been paid. Thous-
ands who had been disappointed at
other points had come 10 cuevitas as
the last place Of payment in the prov
ince.
The imperfect list causes great dis
satisfaction. and a rumor circulated
yesterday that the paymasters would
leave today alarmed the men who had
not been paid. They began to collect in
groups and to show their annoyance.
Finally their threats became serious.
Captain Ballat with 20 gendarmes was
present 10 preserve order among the
applicants and the United States
troops. 20 protect Colonel MoaIe, the
officer having charge Of the payments.
Suddenly Captain Baliat, who was
mounted. was surrounded by a mob,
struck by stones and bottles and shot
in the arm. His men promptly fred a
volley into the mob and persons were
instantly killed and 10 wounded, two
OF whom died this morning. Colonel
Moaie's guard promptly surrounded
the money Office but took no part in
the fight.
For a few minutes there was a live
ly conflict carbines and machetes be-
Ing used freely. Captain BalIat was
the only gendarme wounded. The dead
were colored Cuban soldiers.
This morning payment was resum-
ed under a heavy guard.
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witnesses concluded their testimony
The only dangerous opponent ol
Dreyfus today was GENERAL Gonz. wht
mounted the stage with quick steI
aud apparently light heart, but he left
II badly inauled by NJ. LabOrl.
General GOnz began BY declaring b,
eane 10 defend his honor against those
"drivelling" against him. But when
his cross examination was finished he
returned TO his seat with his tail be-
tween his legs. for N. Labori had driy-
en- him into a corner on the attempts
Of the general stan To shield Esterhazy,
and had shown that the general stan
for which Gonz was responsible, had
engineered Esterhazy's escape from
the hands Of justice. The confident
tones Of the general had by then
dwlndle1 into a proysrblal still, small
voice. and his defiant bearing had
changed into the Rbashed air OF a
sehoolboy caught telling a lie.
The day proved certainly poor one
for the general stan Two good sam
pies OF the men put up to sully Drey-
fus' private character were the thhd
aud fourth witnesses. The first. Ma
jor DuchaIelet, repeated an alleged
conversation with Dreyfus regarding
the lady at whose house Dreyfus is
alleged 20 have gambled and lost mon
cy hut when cross-examined Ducha-
tclet's memory failed him entirely. es-
peclally when asked the name OF the
lady and the street she resided In and
the sum Drcyfus lost. The next. NJ
Drublul. showed equally astounding
forgetfullness OF the important points
Of his evidence concerning Dreyfus'
acquaintance with the foreign attache.
and when NJ. Demange capped his sue
cesstul examination OF those points by
showing that the dlbreulles record in.
the law courts Is Tar from clean. the
witness left the stand badly dlscredit-
ed.
A correspondent Of the Associated
Press talked this afternoon with NJ.
Jaures. the socialist leader. who with
Matthew Dreyfus visited Maitre La
bon every day after the session. and
who is acquainted with the tactics
OF the defense. NJ. Jaures said:
II anu convinced that Dreytus will
be acquitted He must be acquitted.
for no new fact has been brought up
against him. The generals, believe.
are going TO make their stand on the
Bertillons system. which they intend
to submit as proving Dreyfus guilty,
Intelligent men laugh at IL, but II
Is very ingenious and has merit In
the eyes Of generals OF being inoom-
prehensible to the ordinary man. and
thus calculate TO Impress him. II sup
ported by puppets OF the general stan,
Bertillon's theory has already been
introduced by some of the military
witnesses. who declare their confidence
in It. The trial, in my belief. will last
about another twenty days"
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PRESS BUREAU REMOVED.
Chairman Jones viii Hereafter Send
Out Democratic Literature From
Washington.

CHICAGO. Aug. 2S.-The Chronicle
says:
Senator Jones, chairman Of the DEM
oeratic national committee has closed
the Deylin incident that distributed
the peace and harmony OF the national
committee at St. Louis last May and
again at Chicago in June. by ordering
the removal of the press bureau to
Washington and authorizing the selec-
tion by Ex-Governor Stone of Missouri
Of new editor Devlin win be out Just
as soon as Mr.. Stone can find the right
man to succeed him.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-08-24
American General Applies Exclu-
sion Act In Philippines.
STATE DEPARTMENT AwED
No Reserve Force Will Be Held Back
Disgusting Reports From
TCansysal.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-The state
department has been informed through
diplomatic channels that General Otis
has applied the Chinese exclusion laws
to the Philippines. The information
was a surprise to the authorities here.
The matter was brought TO the at
tention Of the state department by the
Chinese minister. and an inquiry made
as TO how the action was brought
about. as the Chinese government has
been solicitious since the American
military control was established in the
Philippines. and that the United States
exclusion law should not be extended
over these islands.
The Chinese officials were advised
that any action taken by General Otis
in applying the exclusion laws to the
Philippines was not the result Of In
structions sent from here.
There Is little doubt that the Chinese
will seek to have General Otis order
held in abeyance until the authorities
hers pass upon the general question
which has been Under consideration
between the two governments.
The state department has received
an important letter from Mr.. Williams,
former consul at Manila. who still re-
mains there in a confidential capacity.
He says the native Filiplnos are
strongly opposed TO Chinese labor, and
in his opinion the exclusion Of the
Chinese from the islands would ma
terially aid in bringing the war to a
close. He places the Chinese popula-
ton at $1,000
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DEWEY PREPARING FOR
NEW YORK RECEPTION.
officers and Men Making Ready to
Take Part in lt--Crew to Land at
VILE for Drill Purpose.

NICE, Aug, 2S,-Admiral Dewey and
officers and men Of the Olympia, now
at vile, France, near here, are already
anticipating their New York reception
and are preparing for their part in it.
The admiral has received permission
from the authorities to land the olym-
pla battalion at vile, France, for drill
purpose, during the remainder Of the
cruisers stay here,
NJ. Grenet, perfect of Alpes- Mari
times, visited Admiral Dewey today.
The former expressed the pleasure Of
the French government at the admi-
rails visit, adding his assurances of
personal admiration.
1t is expected that Admiral Dewey
win come to Nice tomorrow and return
the perfects and other official calls.