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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
smallpox at washington.

Washington. March 1I-SmaIlpox has
been widely prevalent here Of late
There are thirty-three cases Of the dis
ease in the smallpox hospital. with an
aggregate of fifty-two that have been
reported to the health department since
the outbreak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
GOVERNOR HOGu.

the debts of Texas when a republic.
Governor HoEg. acting under contract
with Governor Culberson, collected this
money, and the present legislature was
expected to appropriate the money 10
pay him. Yesterday morning a resolu-
tion was introduced setting forth that
the contract was illegal and that HogS
mad no constitutional right to any such
fee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11

Printed.
1OO2-APple, j. S.
1872 Bahnscn, +. w, res.
4092-Drs. Burkhart IL Burkhart.
4371-COllum, John IL Co.
ElIenwuud, l.. w, residence.
4lS1-Grcgg, Mrs. Sarah j.. res.
43I3-Kerns, George NJ. res.
1336-Lockncy, Rev. j. F., res.
4O93-Looncy S Kelley.
19j6-McCaskrin S McCaskrin.
4472-Palace of Sweets.
4104-Recd 81 Bollman.
414i-Robinson NJ. Il. & Co.
40S2-Summers, Il. &. d Co.
1332-White, /. s., res.
4444-Britton IL Paulscn.
44O2-Cash, George w. & Son.
12S0-Kerns, S. A, res.
4391-Lcwis, Simon.
4iS2-Pearsall, George & Son, res.
1878 -Ullcmcyer, Charles,
1276-Wilchcr, Phil 5.
Additionally, John.
1266-Loeb, l.. res.
1928 The Rock Island Club.
1123-R /. Plow Co., Kcrns S. 4.
118O-C., Il. ~ q. freight office.
115S Morris & Lewis, foundry.
1903 -Boynton, T.. w, res.
125j-Keim, j. w, druggist.
12S5-Trefz, VIM. res.
17f0-Ball, DIR. j. A, Office.
4SO3-Bleuer, Fred
4SO1-Cramer, o. T..
5O03-Dolly Bros.
Eastman, w. III. d Go.
4594-Godfrey +. +.
l153-Haas, j. L., res.
1898 Heidemann. Chas., res.
4O51-Hubbe, w. &.
4374-Kerler Bros.
49i2-Koch. John ST..
1898 -Lippiucott, Cha5., res.
Maucker, W. e.. grocery.
47O2- Maucker, ". g.. grocery.
I7O3- Maucker W. G.. livery.
47O4-Mauckcr w. e., res.
4O72-Palace Cigar store.
1319-Strcckfus. John res.
49O3-Taylor, &. &.
129S-Ulrich, Jas. H., res.
Wagner, Robert res.
n B-Cut out the above and paste
n inside front cover of your telephone
rectory for ready reference.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
beauty In blood Deem.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarcts, Candy Cathar-
tic clean your D,ood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pirnples, boils, blotches, blackhcads,
and That sickiy bilious complexion by ia king
Cascarets,--beauty for ten cents. All drug
glsts, satisfaction guaranteed. I0c, 25c, SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
Hogg Asks for a Bill of Particulars.

The discussion of this resolution
brought forth one sf the most extended
debates in Texas for many years. It
waxed fast and furious all day and
was only settled about dusk last even
ing by the adoption of the resolution,
which is believed TO be aimed at wreck
ing Hogs political future in Texas.
The debate over the resolution. led by
Senator Ode!l. was spirited. He charged
that the contract was illegal and the
claim without authority of law. He
charged that Hogg was not actuated
by fair motives or honest dealings in
attempting to get this fee. and created
sensation by stating that the eX-
governor had written him a note dur
ing the afternoon asking him as to the
full text of his present remarks con-
corning the writer.
Balm for the EK-Governor's Feelings.
His excavations of Hogg were exceed
ingly bitter and created a profound
sensation. Quite n number OF senator's
took sides and spoke at length on the
proposition. After much exciting de-
bate the senate adopted the resolution
by a vote of - to 1 declaring the claim
Illegal and unconstitutional An amend
ment was added. however. setting forth
that il was not the sense of the senate
in adopting it that il should reflect
upon the personal character of Hogg.
Hundreds of people were in attendance
upon the entire session, listening with
great interest ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-11
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago. March 10.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade:
Wheat Open. High. Low. Close.
The morning news., 1899-12-31

James NJ Dixon. should be chairman.
Mayor Myers will make these appoint
ments to-day or tomorrow
The Invitation Committee was instruct
ed to prepare a list Of those 20 be invite
as the city's guest on the occasion Of Ad-
miral Dewey's visit The Executive Com
mittee is determined that there sha be
nothing small about this affair ard with
this idea in view the Invitation Commit
Zee was instructed 10 include in its il 1
the President and the members Of his cab
met prominent members OF the Senate,
and House and prominent officers Of the
army and navy. The Iuvitati0n Commit
tee was also instructed 20 outline a p.o-
gramme Of reception and Entertainment 10
be submitted al the next meeting OF the
Executive Committee. together with the
lisa Of guests suggested
Col Estill and Messrs. Palmer ard
Guckenheimer were appointed a commit
tee to petition Council 10 renew its app-o-
pration Of 500 made last october 10 the
committee when the invitat on 10 Admiral
Dewey was first agreed upon. AS Coun Il
is undoubtedly Of the same miud then as
now the request viii be promptly g ante T..
That Admiral Dewey's definite accep
tance of Savannah's invitation 20 become
her guest will give universal pleasure 10
the people Of Savannah and tnat he ard
his bride will be given a most cord al re-
ception by the people of Savannah and
the surrounding country viii be amply
proven before blustery March as umes
the lamblike temper with which we greet
smiling April
The morning news., 1899-12-31
WILL DIE FROM HER BURNS.
MRS. JOSEPHINE WALLER AWAIT
ING DEATH AT ST. JOsEPH's.

She Lived Alone in a House on sixth
Street, and While Cooking supper
Her Clothing Caught Fire and Was
Burned From Her Body Almost
Into Ashes-Hcr Shoes and shreds
of Stockings All That Was Left
When the Woman Was Reached.
Her Screams Brought Assistance
But Too Late.
Mrs. Josephine Waller was dangerously,
and IN all probability. fatally burned at
her home at Burroughs and Sixth streets,
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Waller, who is about 40 years of age, lives
alone in the house. She Is supposed to
have been cooking supper, and that her
clothing caught fire from the stove Her
screams for help were heard by those liy-
ing in the neighborhood, and several
people rushed to her assistance. Arriving
at the house they found the door fastened.
As 1t was evident from the womans
screams that she was burning to death the
door was burst open Mrs. Waller was
found lying on the floor of her kitchen
with her clothing literally burned from
NNA pCNSs ~ GOIHitlct6ly lidu liiC ldtiiSS
done their work, that the womans cloth
ing was in ashes with the exception of her
shoes, and the fragments of stockings in
side the shoes.
Medical assistance was summoned at
once. and DIR. w e. Fitch responded. He
found the woman so frightfully burned,
that recovery is practically out of the
question. DR. Fitch gave temporary treat
ment, and relief and then summoned the
police ambulance and sent the woman to
the ST. Joseph's Infirmary. At the infrm-
airy, it was stated that she was still liv-
ing, but that no hope was entertained Of
her recovery. 1t would hardly be possible
for the woman TO have suffered more and
survived. Her body is one mass of burns
from head TO foot, causing the epderInis
over the entire body to peel off.
Mrs Waller has a son, c. w. Barbee,
who lives at No. 1911 Montgomery street,
and probably has other relatives In the
city.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
IN NO VERY GREAT HURRY.
Specific Taxpayers Missed Last
Chance to Register in Time.

Specific Taxpayers Missed Last
Chance TO Register in Time.
The last opportunity to registe, for the
payment Of specific taxes exacted by the
state from those engaged in certain des-
ignated businesses before the office of the
tax collector is opened for their collection
on Tuesday morning was afforded yester-
day.
Up to the closing hour there were regis
tra tons In the office of the clerk of the
Court of Ordinary as follows: Liquor
dealers, 1877 cigarette dealers 161; auction
GERS, 2; packing houses, g. dealers in re-
volvers aud bowie knives s; propretors
Of billiard and pool tables, l. money brok-
ers, TO-; pawnbrokers, s; ticket brokers, l.
The dealers seem TO be in no extraordi-
nary hurry to make these payments be-
ing confident, doubtless, that the penalty
that the law exaets will not be vigorously
enforced but that they will be allowed
reasonable opportunity to comply with its
provisions. About one-half of the total
number of those engaged in the various
businesses upon which specific taxes are
imposed have come forward and register
cd
The morning news., 1899-12-31
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES
Via Southern Railrnr.

Low rate tickets will be on sale between
all points on the Southern Railway, Dec.
p, %. "a, 25, 30 and 81, and Jan. l, good
to return until Jan. a. 1900 Also on Dec
Is to q, inclusive, these low rate tickets
will be sold to students and teachers of
schools and colleges on presentation ~
certificates signed by heads of instItutions
Final limit of these tickets, Jan. 3 1ooo
See that your ticket read via So,tbarr
Railway. Best time, best service fnas,
trains. James Freeman, CITY Ticl-st
Agent, 11 Bull street. Telephone S56
Randall Clifton, District Passenger Agent
Savannah. Ga-ad. |@ee"''
The morning news., 1899-12-31
NEW YoRK AND FLORIDA LIMITED
OF the Southern Railway, in Effect
January 10, 1900.

january lOs lSUO.
This superb train will be inaugurated
on Jan. 16, 1900, daily except Sunday, rum
ming solid between st. Augustine and New
York, via Jacksonville and Savannah, on
the following schedule Northbound-
Leave ST. Augustine HOO a. m, leave
Jacksonville 1910 p. m. leave Savannah
4:1O p. M, arrive Columbia 9:S5 p. m, ar
rive Charlotte 1921 a. M, arrive Wash
ington 1O15 a. m, arrive Baltimore 11:25
a. M, arrive Philadelphia :36 p. m, and
arrive New York 4;15 p. m. Southbound-
Leave New York 12:40, noon; leave Phila-
delphia 3:14 p. M, leave Baltimore 5:22 p.
M, leave Washington 6:35 p. m, arrive
Charlotte Ais a. m, arrive Columbia 700
a, M, arrive Savannah 1875 a. m, arrive
Jacksonville 2:35 p. m, and arrive st. Au-
gustine 3:45 p. m
The perfection of modern train service
is embodied in this train. Fast and con-
venient schedules, and elegant equipment,
train being composed of Pullman's most
luxurious compartment observation and
drawing room sleeping cars between 81.
Augustine and Port Tampa and New York,
respectively. Complete dining car service
and club cars. A truly magnificent train.
-ad.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
Now in the whitneId building.

The Misses Walsh and Meyer have
moved to the old postofice, the Withheld
building, on Whitaker and President
streets, and viii be there until the store
on Broughton street is enlarged and i'm
proved to meet the demands of their in
creasing trade In order THAI the Brough-
ton street store may be opened with a new
stock, a clearance sale has been begun
In the Whitfield building, anA the prices
on the finest stock in the city have been
made lower than ever before. Now is the
time for the ladies of Savannah 20 buy for
little money goods of the highest class.
II is important that Wash & Meyer clear
out all the stock before returning to the
Broughton street store Prices have been
made to accomplish this.-ad.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
IN TEMPORARY QUARTERS.
Daniel Hogan and Lindsay & Nor
gan Both In whitfield Building.


Daniel Hogan and Lindsay & Nor
gan Both in whitfield Building.
Those whose places of business were de-
stroyed or SO badly injured by the fire of
Friday night that they are no longer ten
able made arrangements yesterday to
move into new quarters. Mr.. Daniel Ho-
gan will be located in the Whitfield build
ing at the corner of Whitaker and State
streets, while Messrs. Lindsay & Morgan
have secured temporary offices at ia Pres
ident street, west.
Mr.. Hogan announces that as soon as
his stock can be brought to Savannah and
moved into his temporary establishment
he will be ready for business and as anx-
iouS as ever to serve his customers and
friends. The stock will be here in very
short time, so that this old established
business will not be suffered to remain
more than a few days with closed doors.
Messrs. Lindsay & Morgan are occupying
one of the small stores in the rear of the
Whitfield building, on the President street
side, so that without conscious effort both
firms are esta ablished again in close prox-
unity to each other. Messrs. Lindsay &
Morgan do not contemplate Immediately
the replenishment of their stock, and ID is
their in tention merely to have an office,
place where they can get at their books
anu dttSnu 10 tHe various demands maQe
upon their time and attention by the loss
of their stock and store
In speaking of the matter yesterday, Mr.
Lindsay said that he thought the firm rea-
sonably we'll protected by the insurance,
so far as he value of the stock was con-
cerned, but that ii was the temporary sus-
Iensi i3h of business at the busy season,
by which he was most annoyed. He esti-
mated that il would be six months before
TIE firm could start out again on anything
like a satisfactory scale
The morning news., 1899-12-31
THE CARDINAL VIRTUES

of a Policy in the New England Mu-
tuaI Life Insurance Company of
Boston, massachusetts.
Are absolute safety in a company incor-
porated in 1885.
Extended insurance, progressive cash
surrender and paid-up insurance values.
Distribution of surplus, annually or In
5-year periods, as elected.
Loans upon policies
No conditions after two years except
payment of premium and conformity tc
company's requirements for military and
naval service.
Grace of thirty days in payment of
premiums after the second.
Instalment or single payments to bene-
ficiaries, as desired.
All forms of ordinary life limited pay
ment, endowment, term and installmenr
policies issued.
Let us have your name and address-we
will do the rest. w. e. Grady, general
agent for Georgia, 113 Bay street. east.
Liberal contracts given to live, ener-
getic agents.-ad.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
A REMARKABLE PROPOSITION.
hacked Up by Ample Capital, Pru-
dent Management and Experience
of Nearly Half Century.

dent management ana experience
of Nearly Half n Century.
We are prepared to make a most re-
narkable proposition which any thinking
man must see is liberal. honest and desir-
able We viii lend amounts from $1,000
to $4,000 for the use Of any mans family
at his death, and all We require Is an av-
erage rate of interest Of about 31z per cent.
You never repay the loan; all we ask Is
the interest We further agree that you
need pay the interest only while you are
alive TO earn it, If, from stress of cir
cumstances you find you cannot continue
your interest payments, the proper propor-
tion of the loan belongs to your family
anyhow, or If you desire we will return
you your share in cash without delay or
qubbie, the only condition being that you
have made payments for two full years
We demand no other security than per-
feet health on your part. With PROPOSE
ton like the above from such company
as the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, organized 1854, the leading
Massac chusetts life company there is no
excuse for any man to leave his family
unprovidod for. Let us send you further
information about this matter. We wiH
do so cheerfully if you will send us your
age and address. Apply to Harty & Ap-
pie, managers for Georgia, II Bay street,
east savannah, Ga. Agents wanted in
unoccupied territory .-ad.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
Royal Music Hall.

Opening with the new year. Monday,
Jan. 1, the best aggregation of talent ever
seen in Savannah, will be seen at this pop
ular place of amusement, The very funny
burlesque, "A Trip to Coney Island" will
open the show, introducing all the COM
pany. and among the new stars may be
mentioned, the Campbells, sketch artists;
Gussie Addison, "the California Diamond
Sophie Clifford, serio comic; Babe Laurie,
contortion dancer, in conjunction with
VIII 7. Davis, Hebrew comedian; Baker
and Fonda Dunan and Mack Sennie,
Robey, Ernestne Widman, concluding
with Campbelrs comedy, Shall l, Or viii
l." making a royal bill.-ad.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
DIR. CHAPPELL IN SAVANNAH.
He Finds His Patient, Mr. Conner,
Much Improved.

He Finds His Patient, Mr. Conner,
Much Improved.
DR.. w. f. ChappeI of New York, who
has been in the city since Thursday. will
return home this morning. DR.. Chappel
Is one of the leading throat specialists Of
New York city The object of his visit
to Savannah was to see Mr.. H. NJ. Conner,
who has been his patient since the latter
went 20 New York last September in
search Of medical trea tment for the seri-
Gus affiiction which had so suddenly come
upon him.
When seen yesterday, Dr. Chappell
stated that he was more than pleased with
the condition of his patient, whom he finds
in much better condition in every way
than he had even hoped for when he part
ed with him IN New York, Mr.. Conner be-
ing much stronger and his thoat in much
better condition than he had expected to
find Since Mr.. Corners return to Savan-
nah Dr. Chappel has continued his treat
ment through his representatives, Dr.
Smith and DR.. Martin, the latter Of whom
Is now here,
In spite of the cold weather, Mr. Conner
was out riding yesterday, though wei pro-
tected from the cold. His strength per-
mits him to walk up and down the stairs
and he has lately had the pleasure of pre-
siding at his own dinner table. In fact,
his condition is far better than any of his
friends had reason TO hope would be the
case when he returned from New York.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
LOSSES WE'RE WELL COVERED.
Aggregate of Reported Insurance OF
Principal Losers SIO5,300.

Aggregate of Reported Insurance of
Principal Losers $IO5,300.
From the report made up yesterday by
Messrs. Dearing & Hun, which is said to
he accurate, IL would seem that there is
no loss ON the stock of Lindsay g. Nor
san. This report gives the firm insurance
on stock to the amount of S5S.5OO, nearly
as much as the outside estimate made by
Mr.. Lindsay as to the stocks value.
TIE report credits Mr., Hogan with in
suranee on stock TO the amount of $2s,SCO
IL is probable that he carries something
more than this, and that some of the poli-
cies have not been discovered Neverthe-
less the value of his stock is much more
than the known insurance, with any rea-
sorabe amount of increase from unfound
policies, and he. If the loss Of stock is
anything like as total as IL appears 10 be-
win bsar The lions share of the burden
The report made up gives the insurance
on the buildings destroyed and damaged
as follows:
J. d. Weed. on building occupied bv
Lindsay & Morgan.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
LOGAN ouT OF BUSINESS.
The Wen known Caterer wound Up
His Anairs Last Night.

Hugh Logan wound up his Jfairs al the
city market last night for the year 1899
which concludes his eighteenth year IN
business there The result Of his labors
Is considerable increase in the number
OF his customers over 1898 Knowing that
a customer once served, returns, Mr. Lo-
gan's purpose Will be TO add new ones
TO The lisl during The year 1900. relying on
me old 20 stay with him FOR the good
qualify OF supplies he furnishes With
lhanka 10 present patrons for past favors
he grtcis The new and promises 10 sus-
iain hr reputation az savnnnah's lead
ing ralnIer.-ad
The morning news., 1899-12-31
FROM THE DE soTO's ROOF.
No PyrOtechnics Could Have ExceII-
ed Friday Nights Display.


No point of view, possibly, afforded
fine opportunity to witness the Brough-
ton street fire than the top of the De
Soto. Many of the hotels guests and
others went up in the elevator to watch
the work of the fire iend and an hour
or more was spent in the contemplation
Of a grand display. No pyrotechnics could
surpass what The watchers saw.
The sweep of the sparks was mighty.
From the fire they were caught up in the
wild whrl of the wind, which, for time,
seemed to have been aggravated by the
chance given to join with the flames in
their work of ruin. In myriads they were
hurried eastward, blazing brands drop
ping from the vast number that swept
onward ond falling in intermediate spaces
In perfect showers. while lighter sparks.
those about the size, apparently, az the
great distance from which they were seen,
OF lightning bugs. drfted on as far as
East Broad street.
portion of the De Soto roof Is en-
closed with glass. II was through this
standing In comparative comfort ana
missing The cold wind that came out ~
the West It was plan 70 them all thar
che entire section Of the city was IN I'M
mincnf danger, 0nd Il was WITH anxiety
as well az interest that The great display
was witnessed.
The most splendid and spectacular foa-
ture Of the entire Are viewed from The
De Soto roof. was the falling Of the walls
econtlnued "a FIFTH Pagel
The morning news., 1899-12-31
They Shot Him. Through.

Eating and digesting Is all in the world
that keeps soul and body together.
1t is not all, to eat.
More people die of eating than from any
other cause. There are biscuits offered
around some tables that would Kill mule
There is meat set before some people that
a pig couldn't digest. These are not small
matters. The best is not too good for
you. At my tables, you may be sure you
will get the best meat in Savannah, and
the best cook viii prepare it. 1t will cost
you a few cents more than at the cheap
places, but remember no danger thereby
Robt NJ. Hicks.-ad.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
A New Years GIFT.

One could not present to son or daugh-
ter as New Years gift a more valuable
article than a scholarship in Draughons
pra ,tical business college, Masonic tenn
pie, corner Liberty and Whitaker streets.
This college is now Offering special rates
and easy terms of payment to city stu
Gents-ad.
The morning news., 1899-12-31

OF the celebrated Babcock and Columbus
make can be bought cheap at our closing
out sale; only few left. An excellent op-
portunity for physicians to provide them
selves with first class rigs at very low
d ices.
Any reasonable offer accepted. Our re-
tail stock must be sold in thirty davs. sa-
vannah Carriage and Wagon Company. 81
West Broad street.-ad
The morning news., 1899-12-31
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THOUGHT SIT. JOHNS AFIRE.
Burning Gas jet Caused Illusion ana
Excitcment.

A gas jet that had been eft burning in
The spire of ST. Johns Church was seen
at 10 O'clock last night by some excitable
person. who immediately jumped to the
conclusion that the church was afire and
telephone an alarm to engine house No. 8.
A chemical and hose wagon were sent in
hurry, and the firemen, having been told
that the church was afre, for minute
or two labored under the Impression that
this was an actual faer. Two or three
excited blows with an AK were inflicted on
the front door, before some one suggested
that possibly 1t would be as well to in
vestigate the fire from the interior. A
searching party went inside and estab-
lished the harmless fact.
The morning news., 1899-12-31
what WIN You Eat in 1ooof

After all, it is a question of living we'll
not alone from a moral, but physical
standpoint. TO those who wish to live
good lives, such as will keep them at
peace with everybody. let them see To-
gan, the caterer, who supplies eatables
that prolong life. His supplies can he re-
lied upon They contain nutTiment ana
are pure. Resolve to trade with him dur
ing 1906. Guaranteed youll weigh more.
feel better and be happier-ad.