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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-10-24

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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-10-24
Local Miscellany.

See Kahn's new adv.
County Court Nov. 9.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
Bills for Pubic tsuii dings Passed in tho House.

Washington, Feb. 2S. When the senate convened to-day at ;i o'clock MT. Frye. chairman of the committee on commerce. reported the shipping subsidy bill with "a good many re- strictive amendments" At his request it took the place on the calendar of the bill of the same title previously reported Mr. Morgan secured the adoption of resolution continuing the select committee on the Nicaragua canal and authorizing it to hold ses- sions during the recess of con- gress A partial conference re- port on the post office appropriation bill was agreed to- The matter re- maining in disagreement is the sub ject of special appropriations for fast mall service for the south and between Kansas City and Newton. Kan. The senate further insisted upon its amend ments and another conference was or dered. Many minor bills were then passed, among them being one putting in force in the Indian territory cer- tain provisions of the laws of Arkan- sas relating to corporations and to
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
Coming Home from Coba.

Santiago de Cuba, Feb. 1S.--The United States transport Minnewaslza will leave Tuesday, having on board the Twenty-third Kansas volunteers. The Roumania will probably leave on Thursday, with the Eighth Illinois regiment. These troops. have of late had no special duty to perform. The Third immunes, now at Guan tanamo. are under orders to be mustered out. and will withdraw about March 15, leaving only three white volunteer regiments and one regiment of regu- lars available for duty in the prov
The Mena star., 1899-03-01

at Manila, served as a republican mem Der of the house in the state legisla- ture of 1889. From 1890 to 1896 he was proprietor and editor of the Coffey- vile Daily Journal. He left the news paper business to resume the practice of law. At the time he raised company c he was city clerk of Coffey- vile. Elliot served in the civil war as private in Pennsylvania regiment and it was for this experience that Gov. Leedy commissioned him as cap tain. He is 54 years of age, and on this account his commission was held up by the mastering office in Topeka. A telegram from the sec retary of war dire cted that the com mission be issued at once. Capt El- liott has wife, three daughters and a son living in Coffeyville. Two sons are serving with him as enlisted men in the Twentieth infantry at Manila. Private Howard Olds enlisted in Fort Scott. He is 22 years of age and was clerk by occupation. His father, D. A.
 Olds, lives in St Joseph, Mo.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS ACTION
Copgressmen Adopt Resolutions Against Permanent AcquIsition o the Philip
 pines by the United States

Washington, Feb. 2s At 6 caucus of the democratic members of the house of representatives, held in the hall of the house last night, the following declaration of policy and resolutions as to the Philippines were adopted:
 We hold that the constitution of the United States was ordained and established for an in- teliigent liberty-loving and self governing peo- pie and cannot be successfully applied to peo- pie of different virtues and conditions. We therefore hold that colonial policy is contrary to the theory of our government and subversive of those principles Of civil liberty which WIG have been taught to cherish We believe with the declaration of independence that all gov ernments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed and are unalter- ably opposed to the establishment of any gov- ernment by the United States without the con sent of the people to be governed. and in con- formity with these principles we instruct the minority members of the foreign affairs com mittee to introduce and urge the following resolutions
 Resolved, That the United States hereby dis claim any disposition or intention to exercise permanent sovereignty jurisdiction or control over the Philippine islands and assert their determination when independent govern ment shall have been erected therein to trans fer to said government upon terms which shall be reasonable and just to all rights secured under the cession by Spain and therenpon leave the government and control of the islands to their people.
 Another resolution by Mir. Griggs, of Georgia, was adopted as follows:
 We. the democratic members of the house Of representatives in caucus assembled. commend the signal loyalty and valor of our soldiers and sailors in the performance of every military duty to which they have been assigned by
 
 plore the policy of the administration now di- recting their movements: and we pledge to them our hearty support and sympathy, under all circumstances wherever engaged
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
FOLEY ACQUITTED AT LAST.
Young Missourian Accused of MurderIng His Mother and sister Cleared or
 One of the Charges.

Platte City, Mo, Feb. 25 William S. Foley, the young Clay county farm CT who has been in jail for over two years, charged with having murdered his mother and sister at their home, 416 miles northwest of Liberty. was declared not guilty by a jury of Platte county citizens yesterday. Foley was tried on the charge of murdering his mother and is still held to answer to the indictment accusing him of killing his sister. It is doubt full however, if he will ever be brought to trial on this charge.
 This was Foley's third trial. The others took place at Liberty. The first resulted in a hung jury. On the second he was convicted and was sem fenced to be hanged, but the supreme court gave him new trial The cases then came to Platte county on a change of venue. Foley has had several nar- row escapes from being lynched, and for fear of mob violence has been kept in jail at Kansas City most of the time until the cases were sent here.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01

make the provisions applicable to that territory.
 A joint resolution was passed in the house to authorize foreign govern ments desiring to make exhibits at the commercial exposition to be held at Philadelphia in 1899 to bring into this country foreign laborers under con tract to prepare the exhibits.
 Mir. Mercer, chairman of the commit tee on public buildings and grounds, then called up the special order set ting aside to-day for the consideration of public building bills. Among the bills passed was one for Topeka, Kan, Ss5, 900, and one for Kansas City, Kan, Sl5o, 900.
 The special mail facilities from Kan sas City, Mo, to Newton, Kan, added by the senate to the post office appro- priaGion bill were concurred in by the house.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
Sixty-0ne Typhoid Fever Cases in the Seventh Army Corps
 Malaria Prevalent.
FLOUR THROWlHG ORDERED STOPPEB.
A Havana Paoer Comments on the Matter Protest Against Practice Marches-Dls- charged the Wrong Private PeterA-- Two Cafes Closed ny Ludiow'a Order for Selling Liquor to American soldiers.

Havana, Feb. 2s. The Seventh army corps, in which only one case of ty- phoid developed last month. now has 61 cases-24 in the First division. of which l2 are in the Second South Car olna regiment, and 37 in the Seventh division, nearly half of them in the Forty-ninth Iowa regiment. There have been five deaths this month from typhoid in the Seventh army corps. In the First division there are 99 cases of malaria; in the Second division, 97. Chief Surgeon Kean has no apprehen- sions, however, of m epidemic. Dis- injecting processes are vigorously observed and the sewerage system will be completed next month.
 Flour Throwing t,rderau Stoppcu.
 Havana, Feb 2S.-The throwing of packets of flour by the masl1ers during the publication yesterday was stopped by the city police and the American guards upon Gen. Ludlow's order. La Discussion, commenting upon this, says:
 While flour throwing is bad custom, Gen. Ludlow did not forbid it on the previous days of the carnival It happens that be drove down the Prado yesterday where it was impossible Tor nm to pass without getting n0ur on his clothes and when this happened he became indignant and ordered it all stopped Gen. Ludlow would not have taken such action in the United States
 Protest Against Practice Marches.
 Havana, Feb. 2S Col. Durbin, of the One Hundred and Sixty first In- diana regiment, has sent a protest to the war department against practice marches, alleging that they are hurt ful to the health of the men. A bat talion of the Second South Carolina regiment which marched last week has as many sick men on the list as the two others which did not march.
 Discharged the Wrong Private Peters. Havana, Feb. 2s. Private John k. Peters, company c. Second Illinois regiment, applied for his discharge but the order from the secretary of war really disch arged John J. Peters, company c. Second Illinois regiment. The latter objected, but was dismissed and furnished transportation. Private John E. Peters, not having obtained his discharge, will reapply.
 Closed for selling Liquor to Soldiers.
 Havana, Feb. 28. The Tacon and Albisu cafes, two of the leading re- sorts in Central park, were closed yes terday afternoon by Gen. Ludlow's orders, having sold liquor to Ameri- can soldiers.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
VICTORY FOR MISS SMITH.
Dr. Lowry, the Kansas City Dentist, Ap- pears in Court and Confesses Judg ment
 in the Breach of Promise Suit.

Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. 24.-The Smith Lowry breach of promise trial, the civil courts of this county, came to an end yesterday, when Dr. How ard $. Lowry's lawyers confessed judg- ment in open court for s25, 900. the full amount sued for. The jury, under the instructions of the court. returned 8 verdict without leaving the jury box, awarding MissMartha Smith judgment against Dr. Lowry for s15, 900. The ju- TOTS said. after they were discharged, that they agreed unanimously after hearing the love letters read that Miss smith was entitled to q verdict for all she sued for. and they would have given it to her.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
pens,ou for a H.storlc woman.

Washington. Feb. os.-The house committee on pensions will recommend favorable action on a bill to pension Mrs. Mary F. Cobb, of Kokomo. Ind, one of the eight living daughters of revolutionary soldiers. She is the daughter of revolutionary patriot, the granddaughter of another and the widow of soldier of the war of 1872 Mrs. Cobb is 96. She has been a widow more than 90 years
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
czar,s Condition Alarming.

London, Feb. 2S. The Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily Mail says: Well informed persons here assure me that the health of Emperor Nicholas is far from good and that his condition excites the gravest solici- tude. The Grand Duke Michael pos sesses the executive power and all government decisions are arrived at without the czar's cooperation or knowledre."
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
Provides for a Hawaiian Cable.

Washington, Feb. 2S.--The senate committee on appropriations has com pleted consideration of the sundry civil bill as passed by the house and reported 1t to the senate. The most important amendment made provi- sion for a cable to Honolulu. The amendment provides that the cost oi the cable shall not exceed $2, 500, GOO.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
oomez LiteralIy smothered wIth Roses

Havana, Feb. 25 At Buena Vista the train on which Maximo Gomez was travelling to Havana from Matanzas stopped long enough for Gomez and Lee to shake hands. As Gomez stepped from the train at Marianao he was pelted with roses and laurel wreaths until he cried for mercy. It required half an hour for the insurgent troops to extricate their chief from the crowd, which was mad with enthusi- aSm.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01

Washington, Feb. 2S At the in- stance of the German government, the president has consented to take under the protection of the United States army and navy commanders at Manila and at other Philippine points the lives and property of German subjects resident there, so as to relieve the Ger man vessels stationed in the Philip pines for service on the Chinese coast where they are needed.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
Kinlinr seems Isetter.

New York, Feb. 2s -Rudyard Kip ling was slightly better to-day. Dr. Dunham, one of the attending physi- clans, said: There has been more free respiration and l hope the crisis has been passed"
The Mena star., 1899-03-01

Maj Gen. Joseph !. Reynolds, U. S. A.. retired. died at Washing ton on the 25th of paralysis anu cerelrai hemor. rhage, aged IT years
The Mena star., 1899-03-01

The Rome correspondent of the Lon don Daily News says he learns on re- liable authority that Arch bishop Ire land will be created cardinal at the next consistorv.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
 THE WOUNDED KANSANS.
Capt. Elliott Was a Civil War Veteran and an Old Newspaper Man-Howard Oids
 Enlisted nt Fort scott.

Topeka. Kan, Feb. aas. Capt. Davss Stewart Elliott, company c. Twen- tieth Kansas, who is reported wounded
The Mena star., 1899-03-01

The Brooklyn and Baltimore base ball clubs have been consolidated.
The Mena star., 1899-03-01
COMING RAINY SEASON.
An Increase of Sickness Looked for Among Our Troops in Philippines
 Precautionary Measures.
DESULTORY FIRING ALONG TIE LINE.

Capt. Elliott and Private of Company G, Tweptieth Kansas, Dangerously Wound- ed--The Rumor That Dewey Had Fired a GerWan warship Denieo-Cahle- gram from Gen. Otis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
STRoEHLE.HoRN WEDDING.
Celebrated Last Night at Trinity Rectory
"A Reception.

Celebrated Last Night at Trinity Rectory
"A Reception.
The marriage of F. Joseph Stroehle,
of this city, and Miss MolIie Horn. of
Springfield, H., was celebrated at $50
O'Clock last night at the rectory of
Trinity Episcopal church, Rev. DIR. T..
NJ. Riley performing the ceremony.
w. j. Stroehle and Miss Lima Stroehle
brother and sister of the groom, Off
ciated as best man and maid of honor
respectively. The reception occurred
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. a.
Reeves, 3004 Twenty-first street,
where company of friends, includ-
ing Bleuer's orchestra, of which the
groom is a member, was in waiting
when the bridal party arrived. After
a wedding supper had been partaken
of dancing was INDUCED in and the
remainder of the evening devoted to
an appropriate celebration of the hap
ply event.
The groom had built and furnished
a nice home on Sixteenth street and
Tenth avenue, where he and his bride
have taken up the duties of house
keeping. Mr.. and Mrs. Stroehle both
have large circle of warm friends
their welded life. The groom is one
of the city's enterprising and success
full business men, being member of
the firm of Eddy e Stroehle, proprie-
tors of the Bijou cigar and news de-
pot.
John IL. Weinberger, of South
Heights, and Miss Mildred B. Owen,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Owen, 542 Sixteenth street, were mar
ried at o'clock last evening at Trim
ity church. Rev. DR.. L. NJ. Riley Off
ciated. Miss Emma Maiwald was
bridesmaid and Joseph Burgess
groomsman. At the conclusion of the
ceremony wedding feast was served
at the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weinberger leave to-
morrow for Blue Island, ILL.,, where
the groom has purchased a restaurant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
still More Counterfeitine.

The secret service has uuearthed another
band of counterfeiters and secured large
quantity of bogus bills. which are SO cleverIy
executed that the average person would never
suspect them OF being spurious. Things of
great value are always selected by counter
felters for imitation, notably the celebrated
Hostetter's Stomach Bittsrs, which has many
iuitators but no equals for indigestion, dyspep-
STA, constipati IN. nervousness and general de
bility. The bitters sets things right in the
stomach. and when the stomach is in good or
der it makes good blood aud plenty of it. In
this manner the bitters get at the seat of
strength and vitality, and restore vigor to The
weak and debilitated. Beware of counter
feiters when buying
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
GRANT HART TRIES TO DIE.
Desperate Attempts by the Laudanum-
Rope Routes Fail.


Rope Routes Fail.
Grant Hart, colored, residing at
40 Seventh street, made a double at
tempt at suicide last evening, first by
means of laudanum, and then via the
rope route. Both efforts failed. To
an ARGUS representative who called at
his home this morning, Grant ad-
mitted his desperate endeavors to end
his natural existence, and stated that
it was due to financial straits. 1t
was but the carrying out of a pur-
pose he had had in mind for some
time, and of which he had frequently
spoken. After emptying a phial of
laudanum into his stomach, Grant
strung himself up on the back porch
by means of a clothes line.
But the moose slipped, and that at
tracted his wife's attention, who, on
being informed that he had also taken
laudanum, poured into her liege lord
everything she could find in the house,
including milk, vinegar, and indeed
such variety that it produced the
most quick acting emetic on record.
Hart is feeling better today and
takes a more hopeful view of the world
in general.
Live until the Lord calls YOU"
was the advice that Hart s wife offered
him this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24

1t costs nothing to vote, the only
requirement being that the above
blank be cut out of THE ARGUS, flled
out and forwarded to this Office, where
it Will be duly credited to the one
named in the vote.
An enthusiastic and largely attended
meeting of ladies was held at the Rock
Island Club at O'Clock yesterday at
ternoon to plan for properly represent
ing their home city in the Moline
street floral parade which occurs next
Wednesday. Mrs. j. NJ. Buford was
chairman of the meeting and Mrs. f.
w. Bahnsen secretary.
The following committee was APP
pointed to secure flowers and assist in
the decoration of the Rock Island car
riages in the floral parade: First
ward, Mrs. S. A. Kerns; Second, Mrs.
j. S. Gilmore, Mrs. j. Nj. Buford /;
Third, Mrs. j. F. Bell, Miss Mae
Banding; Fourth, Miss Fannie Davis,
Mrs. G. G.. Carter, Mrs. c. A. Spen-
Ger; Fifth, Mrs. James Carl, Mrs. Phil
Mitchell, Mrs. F. w. Bahnsen; Sixth,
Miss Marie Jensen, Miss Vada Will
COX; Seventh, Miss Anna Moore, Mrs
West. Mrs. j. NJ. Buford is tC act as
chairman of the committee, and have
general charge of the arrangements.
The Vote Up to Date.
The vote up to , o'clock this after
noon stood: Miss Bessie Gilmore,
1857; Miss Mamie Kennedy, 3,442;
Miss Minnie Freeman, 2,799; Miss
Jennie Kelly, S11; Miss Margaret
Ward, 491; Miss Lucia Robbins. 317;
Miss Marie Jensen, 166; Miss Mable
Erie stedt, 151; Miss Anna Moore, 142 !;
Miss Fay Warren, 81; Miss Nettie
Coyne, 81; Miss Edna Lundy. 10;
Miss Nettie Bennett, 13; Miss Ada
Kepple, IS; Miss Elsie Koehler. 10.
The voting in Rock Island will close
promptly at s O'Clock this evening at
both THE ARGUS and Union offices.
The ballots will be canvassed as
promptly, as just and systematic as
regulations will admit and the result
announced. The following gentle
men have courteously consented to
conduct the canvass of the returns at
THE ARGUS office, pass upon the cleo
ton returns and certify TO the same:
II. Z. Casteel, II. b. Simmon, Theo-
dore Anderson, r. G. Willerton and
+. j. Burns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
For the sake of Fun. Mischief is Done

A vast amount of mischief is done,
too, because people neglect to keep
their blood pure. The mischief APP
pears in eruptions. dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, nervousness, kidney diseases
and other ailments. This mischief.
fortunately. may be undone by the
faithful use of Hoods Sarsaparilla
which cures all diseases originating in
or promoted by impure blood.
Hoods Pills cures all liver ills. Nom
Irritating.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
BREAKS ANKLE.
Crippled He Cannot Play Ball Again
This Season.

A fractured ankle has crippled Jay
Andrews, the crack third baseman of
the Minneapolis team, so severely
that it is not believed be will be able
to reenter the game this season. 1t is
probable, too, that Doc has been
seen on the professional diamond for
the last year, as he recently announc-
ed his intention of going to Chicago
to practice medicine, having COM
pleted his collegiate studies last win
ter.
Bob Allen, now managing Indian
apolis, the leader in the Western
league Pennant race, and formerly with
Philadelphia, and who is now talked
of for manager of the Chicago club.
began his baseball career in Daven-
mort
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
Obituary.

The funeral of Samuel Wainwright,
who died at his home in Yuma town
ship Tuesday, was held yesterday
from the Methodist church of that
township MIR. Wainwright was in
his S4th year. His wife died about a
year ago. Four sons and two daugh-
tiers survive: Charles, of Chicago.
and John. George and Alfred. in
Yuma, and Mrs. Samuel Beal and Mrs.
Clinton &. Donahoo, both of yuma
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
Noisy Tranps.

Two tramps with a surplus of corn
juice aboard Jared the quiet of the
peaceful village of Sears about 1
was notified to remove the disturbers.
Deputy Sheriffs Tom Cralle and Frank
Andrews and Bailiff Frank Carlson
were detailed on the case. They cap
tured the noisy Weary Willies, who
are having a hearing this afternoon
before Justice w. F. Schroeder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
WILL MARRY IN OCTOBER.
Engagement OF w. +. Hartmann and Miss
Hannah Hansen.

The engagement of w. +. Hartmann,
of this city, and Miss Hannah Hans
sen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c. f.
Hansen, of Davenport, is announced.
The wedding will occur in October.
Mr.. Hartmann is popular travelling
salesman for the Cloquet Lum Der
company and his bride is a most
charming young lady. They will
make their home in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24

The quarterly meeting of the low "a
and Illinois District Medical associa-
ton is in progress this afternoon at
Sohuetzen park, Davenport. The an
nual election of officers will be held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
PARAMOUNT.
That is the Sum and Substance
of the levee Track
Rights.
NO FURTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.

The Expected Wall From the Daven-
port Side About the Checkmating of
Terminal Aggression Until the City
Understands the Significance of Its sum
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
To CONSERVATIVES.

As an honest remedy, Foley's Honey
and Tar does not hold out false hopes
in advanced stages, but truthfuIly
claims to give comfort and relief in
the very worst cases, and in the early
stages to effect n cure
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-24
FOR FLOWER PARADE.
Ladies Have Meeting and Act
at the Rock Island
Club.
COMMITTEE IS APPOINTED.

VIII Secure Flowers with which to Dec
crate the Carriages From This City
That VIII Participate I'm the Pro-
cession-vote for Queen the Clos
ing Day.