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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
MORE RIOTING AT HAVANA
Shooting and Clubbing Result in About
Fifty Persons Being Wounded.

Havana March GA serious conflict
between the police and people of Ha-
Vaua Saturday night resulted in much
shooting and clubbing. From thirty TO
fifty people were wounded. some seri-
ousIy. Ever since the police interfer-
eucc about 4 week ago with the DEM
oEstration in honor of General Maxine
Gomez the police have been unpopular
with the popuIaCe. who jeer at them and
declare them inefficient. Saturday nights
trouble occurred at a public mulatto
laU in San Jose street. an UnsavOry
quarter OF Havana. Many Cuban Off
GERS. coionels and captains among them,
attended the affair.
An attempt to force the crowd il
front To move on resulted in a riot
81 which the mob opened with revolvers
and the police replied in kind. United
states troops had To be called before
peace was restored. Among the
wounded were many women. and there
is a report that two of the rioters have
Cied.
1t IS reported that another conflict be-
tween the people and the police had
taken place last evening in the outskirts
of Havana and that two policemen We're
killed. while half dozen others-ciyil-
iars and pclicemen-were wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
FOREGATHERING OF LEADERS,
President, Speaker Reed and Others to
Meet JekyI Island.

Thomasville. Ga, March 2O.-Thomas-
vile for the first time since the presi-
dents visit was rife with political gos-
sip Saturday. Jekyl island, speculation
ran. as to he the scene of an impor-
tanU political gathering where the fU-
ture course of the Republican party
would be gone over and settled far from
the public and the press and shielded
from intrusion by strict enforcement OF
the no-trespassing regulations of the
rich club which controls its destinies.
The sudden appearance Of Speaker Reed
q { JekyI island. the authoritative an
uouncement that President Mckinley.
Vice President Hobart and Senator
Hanna would make their trip there to-
day and the visit of Judge Day. former
Iy secretary of state. to Thomasville.
revived a once recoIlections of the i'm
portaut part in national history borne
of ThomasviIle conferences four years
ago.
Jekyl island is an ideal spot for secret
political conferences. as the men who
own il enforce strictly the no trespass''
policy. But those of the presidential
party who say anything say there is
nothing a all political in the wind.
Those who don't know insist on believ-
ing that something political Will de-
veIop at the meeting. if it is only an
entente between the president and
Suea ker Reed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Eood5 eSah5qb0sdlM
- Es|:,za

1ulr. IN the opinion 5r the Americans,
however the Filipino leaders will con-
tinue to prokoke fighting just as long
as they can retain their hold upon their
followers. because they have everything
to gain ana nothing to lose The enemy
has twiee-4S- mary Sen on the firing
lines as he has arms. and the fact that
so few arms are captured by the Amer
leans is because the guns of the
wounded Filipinos and many of those
who surrender are spirited away.
The armed tugs Laguna de Bay and
Oeste have returned to san Pedro
Macati and reported the results of their
tour of the lake. on Friday morning
last they shelled the town of Morcng.
the rebels fleeing without making any
response to the fire. The Americans
landed a party. which destroyed a
quantity of stores aad all the stone
buildings except the church. The ex-
pedition then proceeded TO Majayjay.
where Il sugar mill and saw mill were
destroyed.
ON arriving a Santa Cruz. n town of
leo inhabitants. it was found that the
enemy was strongly entrenched and pre-
pare! to defend the position. assisted by
two gunboats and several launches.
Moreover the mouth Of the river was
blocked with rocks and bamboo. a few
shells caused an exodus of Citizt ns. but
not Of the enemy's troops. The Amer
cans did not attempt a landing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
OTIS PLANSING ANOTHER BLOW.
Fact Comes Out IncidentalIy-Farth of
the Situation at Manila

Washington. March 2O.-General Otis
is planning another blow at the insur-
gents in the execution of his general
scheme of fastening the ending Of the
rebellion in Luzon before the advent of
the rainy season. The fact appeared in
Cidentally in cable received from him
in which he replied to an inquiry from
the war department relative To the dis
Chrage of the volunteer soldiers serving
in his army. These soldiers are entitled
TO he recalled to their homes as soon as
they can be relieved by the regulars
General Otis said that the men were
willing to stay in the Philippines as long
as they could be of active service. and
then ne added that he was about to have
some work Of the first Importance for
th.m. indicating that another general
movement forward was in prospect \
new division has been organized and
placed under command of General Law
ton.
An Associated Press dispatch from
Manila says: General Otis estimates
that property of the insurgents valued
at S50O,0C0 has been destroyed. Many
prisoners represent that the Filipino sol
diers are weakening. The general treat
ment that the Americans administer 10
the native prisoners and wounded seems
70 influence the iusurgent army power
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
How the Maine Was Blown Up.

Cincinnati, March 20.-A paper
prints the story .of an American
engineer officer who has probably
discovered the point from which the
Maine was blown up. He was clean
ing out Notifications, and discovered
a gutta Percha tube containing Il
large copper wire and several smaller
ones. also evidence of where the key
board was torn away. in room cuartel
de foerste, hundred yards from the
Maine wreck. Further investigation
is being made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
No Trust in Ready-Print Plates.

New York. March 20.-When shown
the reports from Chicago regarding a
great combination Of all the ready
print and plate houses about TO be
formed in that city Major o J. Smith.
president Of the American Press asso-
citation. with headquarters in this city
and branches in all the principal cities
o. the United states. said. The report
is utterly without the slightest founda-
ton. and so far as this association is
concerned nothing Of the kind has ever
been talked of, or thought Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Barker and DonneIIy for 1900.

Houston. Tex. March 2O-MiltOn
Park. of Dallas, chairman of the Pop
ulist national reorganization commit
tee. has issued a manifesto setting forth
the nomination OF Wharton Barker for
president and Isnatius Donneily for
vice president. ard the adoption OF a
platform at Cincinnati. Sept. ), 1S9S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20

For frost bites, burns, indolent
sores. eczema, skin disease, and
especially piles, DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve stands first and best. Look out
for dishonest people who try to imi-
tate and counterfeit it. It's their
en- lorsement of good article
Worthless goods are not initiated.
Get DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
For sale by T. II. Thomas, A. J. Reiss
and NJ. T. Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
AGUINALDO'S ATTITUDE.
axes Determined Steps to Encourage the

Takes Determined Steps TO Encourage the
Rebellion.
Manila, March 20, > p. MT is re-
ported that Aguinaldo is taking eX-
treme measures to suppress signs cal
culated to cause a cessation of hostili-
ties. He has ordered Gen. Legarda
executed, because he argued in favor
of surrender. He also has called upon
all Loyal Filipinos' to kill II adj
herents of the plan of independence,
residents of Manila. because they
wrote him advising surrender.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20

was sane when she killed her step
daughter, and was sane now. This
destroyed her last hope of life, and
March Is Gov. Roosevelt announced
his refusal to interfere.
After the murder was committed
Place showed no interest in his wife's
fate. He testified at the trial. but
has taken no part in the efforts to
save her from the electric chair. and
has refused at all times to talk of the
case
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
SHERMAN is WEAKER.
Aged Statesman's Physicians Discouraged
-Hurrying Him Home.

Kingston, Jamaica, March 2O.-The
condition of John Sherman was not
favorable this morning. He was very
much weaker. His doctors are dis
couraged. the cruiser Chicago, which
has been detailed to convey him back
to the United States, is expected to
arrive this afternoon. 1t may not he
possible to transfer him TO the Chi
cagO until the Paris reaches Santiago
de Cuba. He appreciates his strength
is declining and is desirous of getting
home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
OVERcAME EGREAToBSTAcLE
"heaton's Flying Brigade's Remarkable
Achievements in the JungIes.

Hong Kong, March 20.-A CORE
spondent of the Associated Press at
Manila says: IAN army seldom
operated under harder conditions than
were encountered by the American
flying brigade The country trav-
ersed was intersected with lagoons.
and narrow unfordable rivers. Bam-
boos are so thick the enemy cannot he
seen 100 feet. Their charges amaze
the foreign observers, as the Americans
were ignorant as to whether they
were attacking hundreds or thous-
anIs -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Death of Dean oliver Marcy.

Chicago. March COR. Oliver Marcy,
dean OF the Northwestern university
and professor Of natural history i'm that
institution. died yesterday at his home
in Evanston after long illness. aged
% DR.. Marcy was considered an au-
thority on al natural sciences.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
NoTrouIIe in Porto Rico

Washington, March 20.-Gen. Henry
cables from San Juan. Porto Rico. de-
claring absolutely false the reported
interviews with him TO the effect that
there is danger of an uprising in the
islands. lie says that while there has
always been political agitation there,
therc i Icss now than ever hcfnrc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20


Washington. March 2O-The war de-
! partment yesterday received the follow
ing dispatch from Major General Otis
regarding operations against the in
surgents. The dispatch is dated March
| 19: our improvised gunboats under
Captain Grant. Utah artillery. have fun
| possession of Laguna de Bay. and the
troops, inhabitants and property on the
shore OF the lake are at our mercy.
Wheaton's brigade on the Pasig river
line drove the enemy northeast into tn
province of Morong. Last evening the
enemy attacked u portion of his force
south of Pasig. killing two men and
Kounding twenty of the Twenty-second
infantry. This morning Wheaton moved
against this insurgent force. driving it
to the south fifteen miles. experiencing
very slight loss. The enemy left 200
3ead on the field
Details of the Engagement.
Manila, March 2O.-Some of the rebels
recently expelled from Cavite and the
small towns in the vicinity of Pas:S
combined forces and last night at
tackled a company of the Washington
volunteers. detached post at Tdguig.
about a mile and a half southeast OF
Pasig. General Wheaton Immediately
reinforced the Americans with two com
panieS each of the Washington and the
Oregon regiments. The post had held
the enemy in check and the fire of the
reinforcing companies repulsed them.
driving thsm across To an Island formed
by the estuary. They were thus in
front of the Twenty regulars.
on discovering that they were en-
trapped. the rebels fought desperately.
aided materially by the jungle and the
darkness. but they were completely
routed with heavy loss. after two hours
fighting. The Americans lost two killed
and twenty wounded. among the latter
Lieutenant Frank Jones
Wheaton Sweeps the Whole Country.
General Wheaton determined to punish
the natives. and at daybreak today his
brigade started in the following order:
The Sixth artillery holding the extreme
right. the Oregon volunteers heading
the center. the Washington regiment
keeping TO the edge Of the lake, and
the Twenty econd regulars occupying
the right OF the line. which swept the
whole country along the lake in q south
easterIy direction toward General Oven
shines position. The line thus extended
over two miles of country. rough and
covered with thick jungle. advanced
eleven miles. The enemy fled. the last
OF them being seen about $50 this aft
ernoon. At scarcely any time did the
Americans get within 1900 yards of
them. The Oregon regiment had one
man killed and four wounded. and the
Twenty-second regulars one wounded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
~ ounS C.rIf7o' Is insane.

Chicago. March 20.-Albert Griffith. or
young Critic" was sent to the deten-
tion hospital Saturday by the Harrison
street police. Griffith. while confined in
a cell at the Harrison street station.
made several attempts to kill himself
by striking his head against the bars
and stone walls. At times Griffith i'm
aSines he is engaged in a puGilistic fight,
and as a result the flesh on his hands is
lacerated because of attacks he makes
on the stone walls
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Fromthe Windsor Ruins.

New York, March 20. Two un-
recognizable skeletons and number
of bones and burned portions of hu-
man bodies were found in the ruins of
the Windsor hotel this afternoon. be-
sides many small articles of iewelry,
papers and clothing belonging 10 oc-
cupants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Ludlow ants to Go TO the Fro,,

Havana. March 20.-Major Genera
Ludlow military governor of the denart.
ment OF Havana. desires To be relieves
Of his duties and TO go To the PbiIin-
pines. He is weary OF city adnInistra.
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
HAVANA POLICE XII
KILLED
Deadly Fight Between Officers and Popu-
|

Deadly Fight Between Officers and POpu-
lace Last Night.
Havana, March 20.-Duriug trou-
ble between the police and Populace
last night shree policemen We're
killed and % wounded on both sides.
The policemen were all assassinated,
being stabbed from behind. a Cuban
officer attacked u policeman with Il
machete and was shot to death. An
American negress was killed by a
stray bullet. Public opinion supports
the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Verdict on the Hot springs Riot.

Hot Springs. Ark, March 20.-The cor
ouer's jury on the riot of last Thursday
in which five men were killed has rem
dered d verdict against Sheriff Robert
Williams and Deputy Sherifs Coffee
Williams. Ed Spears and VIII Watt.
holding that the killings were not justi-
fed and committing the above men to
iail to await the grand Jury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
John sherman Is Improving.

KinSstown, Jamaica, March 20.-The
American line steamer Paris. with the
party of Americans touring in West
Indian waters, arrived here yesterday.
John Sherman is steadily improving
though he is stiH very sick man and
cannot with safety be transferred TO the
United States cruiser Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Secretary AIger afHis Post.

Washington March 20 - Secretary
AIEer returred To Washington last night
from bis brief visit to Boston and Mon
tresl. The secrstary said he expected to
leave Savannah, Ga. Thursday for a
trip 20 Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Killed over SMALLPOX.

Laredo. Texas, March 2o.-Two
were killed and the captain of the
state rangers wounded in a fight with
Mexicans over smallpox this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Pneumonia is the gu

Pneumonia is the quick agent of
death. Fully one-third of recent
deaths have been from pneumonia fol-
lowing Ia grippe Pneumonia cannot
follow the use of Foley's Honey and
Tar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20

Pimples, boils and humors show
that the blood is impure Hood :
Sarsaparilla is the best blood purifier
that monev can buy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
Five Children Perish.

Hutchinson, kas., March 2O.-The
house of John Moore was burned and
his five children sUfTocated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
supply ship Relief AT Fort said.

ship Relief arrived on her way to Ma
Mia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
DRIVEN BY WHEATON.
Filipinos MethodicalIy Swept Out
Of a Wide Stretch of =
Country.
TWO BOYS IN BLUE ARE KILLED,

While Twenty Others Stop InsurGent BGl-
lets-AEuinaIdo's Loss in Dead Alone Is
2OO-Entire Shore of Laguna de Bay at
Our Mercy Now-Night Attack on Uncle
sans Troops Brings Trouble for the As
sailants-More Fighting in Prospect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative BromO Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has
L. B. .. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
.nother ILLINOIS ReCiment Cominr.

Washington, March 2O.-The 2d
Illinois has been ordered home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-20
PAID HER PENALTY.
Mrs. Martha Place Electrocuted
in Sing Sing Prison
Today.
FIRST WOMAN TO so DIE.

Hers a Most Atrocious and Cruel Crime
Killed Her stepdaughter With an Axe
and Poured yitroI in Her Face While
She Slept, and Attempted to Assassinate
Her Husband-Het Her Fate Calmly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-13

orally weak undertone developed as the
result of the cables the generally favor
able character of the weather news, some
reports from Fan River Indicating posi-
Bile troubles with the mill ha ade4soVer4 the
question of time aud wages. The week
ly government report, issued this morn
ing made lite impression The close
was steady at ret loss Of / to points
New York. April 12.-Cotton fuules
opened barely steady; April 5.7Sc; May,
5.S9c; June, 5S9c; July. 5.9lc; August 59}e;
September. 5.S8c October 5.9}c; Novem-
Der, 5.92c; December, 595e; January. sSs;
March sole
p. m.-Cotton futures closed steady;
April. 5.76c; May, 5S1c; June 5.S5c; July.
5.90c; August, 5.S9c; Sep.em er, 5.S6c; Oc-
tober, 5.S9e; November, soc; Decembet,
595c; January, 5.eGc; February. 5.S9c,
March, cote
New Orleans. April 12.-Cotton futures
quiet; April 5.56c bid; May, 5.IQ56lc;
June 5.6795 SOC; July, 5.6sGf5 see; August.
565Gl5.C6c; September, 565M565c; October,
5Gilt5.G5c; November 56t05 6Gc; December,
567Q5.69c.
New York, April 12- Hnbbard Bros &
Co. say OF cotton: quiet markets on
both sides of the Atlantic, with a slow
liquidation here of the outside interests.
There was a continued buying by Liver
pool whose purchases apparently alone
sustained the nearby positions Many
comp aints have been received for tie
Miss ssipDi valley Of the character and
quality Of the present receipts they are
stated to be below even a teuderable basis;
thus, while swelling the movement they
can hardly be said to be fit for splnners
in any large quantity. Exporters have
bought recently fair quantity OF Texas
cotton for this season OF the year, but
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-13
my GOODS.

New York. Apri 12.-There was fairly
heavy buying to-day in nearly all lines OF
dry goods. Cottons were firm as RUE.
The feature of the weeks market is che
opening of printed ieeced goods and other
ines Of fah-napped fabrics on the order
Of na nnels. few of these have been
opened a prices which were genera ~
slightly in advance OF last years quota
tons The situation seems 10 be very
strong one on all fall lines, ana there are
int.pai ons that tie prices on new fail
pIints win show a general advance Tne
demand for print cloths has continued
liaht. In the local market the dealing IN
staple cottons has been on restricted
scale. There have been no heavy indi-
v lu9. purchases of either brown or
blea ched goods. although the totals for
each day have been generally satisfactory.
ETporl goods have b5en sold steadily and
the demand shorrs no dimnutlon. IN most
grades the prices have been satisfactory.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-13
SPIRITS STILL ADVANCING.
STRONG DEMAND FOR THE RE
CEIPTs AT Ala CENTS.

HOsin Market Firm and UNCHANGED
with Good Demand-COttOn Mar
ket Quiet and Unchanged with
Light SaIes-NhOIesale Markets
Steady.
Savannah. April 12.-Ehere was con-
tinued demand for spirits turpentine to-
day and the price advanced to Aa4c at the
closing of the market The offerings were
light, but sales were larger than the re-
ceipts. The rosin market remained firm,
with good demand Cotton was quiet
and unchanged with small sales reported.
Other markets were fairly active and
steady. The following resume of the diff
ferent markets will show the tone and
the quotations at the close to-day:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-13
FLORIDA.


The Hotel Royal Poincianne at Palm
Beach has closed for the season.
The walls of Ell Modelo factory at Tam
pa are now rising rapidly. A large force
OF brickmasons are engaged upon the
mammoth building, and expect to have it
ready for occupancy by July l, as original
~ Intended.
The City Council of Lake City. at a
called meeting to consider the matter Of
reduction of salaries of city officers. .ast
week made many cuts in the salaries of
,ne city officers. The Mayors salary was
reduced 10 500 per annum, with the glory
VI the office as a perquisite.
A telegram has been received by the
Plant Line officials al Port Tampa, stat
ing that the steamship Mascotte Capt
mite, sailed from Philadelphia at 6
CLOCK Saturday morning for Port Tampa
AFTER having had new boilers put in and
we entire ship overhauied and put in good
condition The Mascotte will resume her
oa run in the Key West and Havana SER
wee shortly.
Tampa Tribune: II is not the will Of the
people of Florida that the state railroad
commission be abolished, but they do de-
mand that the powers of the present com
NILSSON be so enlarged that they will have
power TO carry into effect the iegal re-
quirements Of their Office. Failure TO car
ny Out the decision of the courts makes
,he oiilce dead letter as far as, furnish
ine relief is concerned.
through The generosity OF Capt. Carter.
me "ell-known saw mill man. the Polk
c,aouniy Fair Association has secured the
.t'VV ieet OF lumber for the completion Of
ne new bicycle track. ana will soon be-
.sapy Tor business. II Is one-fOurh OF n
'''''e 10 circumstances. Of standard shape
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-13
NAVAL STORES.

Spirits Turpenune-T5ere was a contin-
ued demand for spirits aud the price rose
hc to 4Ss4c a gallon At the Board OF
Trade at the first call the market was
bullctned firm at l11zc with sa les of 2a9
casks. At the last call the market closed
firm al 4l34c, with sales Of 294 casks.
Rosln-The reported sales were light to.
day. but the market remained firm and
unchanged, with good demand. Al the
frs call at the Board Of Trade the re-
ported sales were S51 barrels. At the c.oso
OF the market the sales were s07 barrels
The following were the Quotations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-13

Exports previously .......... 1856 1850
Total since April /, 1899 49,. 5,498 14,555
Stock on hand this day $50. 1863 1889
Stock same day last year 5,83S 1855
Rsee. PCS this day last year =. SG7 1850
Charleston S. c., April 12.-Turpenline
market firm at Ale; sa.es none. Rosjn
steady; unchangod sales, none.
Wilmington april 12.-Sprits turpentine,
firm at HTnRc; receipts. 8. Resin, firm
al Csc and LEO; rece.pls, 109 Crude tur-
pentiue quiei at $l.S5 and $780, receipts,
.. Tar, firm at 95c; receipts, IS.
New York, April 12.-Kosln, steady al
Sl3j Turpentine, firmer az Ace.