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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-25
Quaint Sayings.

Northern Democrats will be scarce in the
next Senate.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-25

LAxOL. is the best medicine for children
Doctors recommend it it in place of Castor Oil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
to ne ample for every emergency.

TO De ample for every emergency.
In view OF these sharp demonstrations
to the south the work done by Lawton
on his expedition to Laguna de Bay is
receiving credit not heretofore accorded
to it. One of the main results of the ex-
pedition was to destroy the small craft
by which the rebels might have crossed
the lake and moved north on the rear
of MacArthur's forces. Now they are
hemmed in on a narrow strip of land
between the lake and the ocean. unable
TO cross the lake. while the march is too
long to circle the lake to the south. Thus
the work of Lawton is holding the reb-
els. some 5000 in number. to the south.
leaving Macarthur free from danger OF
an attack in force from the rear.
a cable from General Otis yesterday
gave the following as the United States
losses at San Tomas Thursday: Ore
officer. Lieutenant Toggart. Twentieth
Kansas. and four enlisted men killed.
three officers and twenty-five enlisted
men wounded. Among the wounded was
General Funston in the hard. siCht.
Lawton reports the capture Of over l5o.-
0Oo bushels OF rice and 265 tons of sugar
at BaIinag. The value of subsistence
captured at Malolos is 81. SOC. 600. Large
captures of rice and corn belonging TO
the enemy have been made at other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
CARNEGIE COMPANY RUMoRs.
II. c. Frick Tells What Is Being Done
Carnegie Sells Out His Interests.

New York. May III. c. Frick was
seen yesterday and made the following
statement: The current rumors that
the Carnegie Steel company. limited.
and the II. (. Frick Coke company con-
templated combination with other steel
interests were wholly unfounded. What
was in contempt plation. and what is now
practically consummated. is the ANAL
gamation under one corporate organi-
zation of all of the properties and inter-
ests of the Carnegie steel company. linn
tied. and the II. c. Frick Coke company
and their subsidiary and allied organiza-
tionS-
Practically the only change in the
situation will be the retirement of Mr..
Andrew Carnegie from the organiza-
tion, lie having sold TO his partners his
entire interest. Mr.. Carnegie's inten-
tion being to give his entire fine in the
future TO the prosecution OF his great
philanthropic works" IT is stated that
Carnegie Is to get S15o0eo.0ao for his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
ERA OF TRADE COMBINES.
Tone of General Values Is Notably Strong
for the Season, says Bradstreet's.

New York. May 6.-Bfadstreet's says:
That this is indeed az sra Of trade and
Industrial combination seems evident
from the long list Of announcements of
new consultations. rumorsd or actually
floated. coming 10 public View this week.
Whether this tendency has as Yet
reached its elimination cannot. OF
course be really predicted; but in some
lines cf industry the announcements OF
projected consultations would seem TO
have left little room for further op-
e.ations OF this kind While wholesale
trade continues cf between seasons
volume. every general evidence is forth
coming that the aggregate is in excess
OF last years urderiahly good proper
;ions. and retail demand i ot an en-
coUragirS character.
Advances in prices and reported great
activity abroad point 10 the widespread
demand for iron and steel. and render
less doubtful the hold Of American
products on foreign mark It's. The tone
of general values is not5 bly, strong for
The season of the year. prominent eX-
ception being pork and hog products
generally. Cereals are generally firm.
Crop advices are stii! contradictory.
but good weather has rlase for success
ful planting and growth q spring wheat.
while fo.ei1n cr'p advisse continue good
and export demand is o. only moderate
proportions.
Business failures are down to their
lowest level. numbering only l64 this
week, against lS4 in this week year
90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
KILLED IN a SAMOA FIGHT.
Names of the Victims of the Ambuscads
April Near pia.

San Francisco, May .. - The Asso-
ciated Press correspondent writing from
Samoa under date of Apri! 20 last, gives
the details of the fight near Apia, in
which 4 party Of United states and
British sailors was ambuscaded by the
Samoans who hold 70 Mataafa. The
list of casualties was as follows: Amer
lean dead-Lieutenant Philip Lansdale,
Ensign J. r. Monaghan, Coxswain T.
Butler, Electrician Norman Z. Edseil.
and Privates.. Thomas Holloway and
John f. Nudge. of the marine corps.
Wounded-Coxswain j. H. Wellington.
shot in elbow: Fireman f. Andrews.
right leg; Landsman j. c. John, left
shoulder; Landsman ]. w. Laird, left
hip: Marine John NJ. Mccarthy, right
Wrist.
English dead-First Lieutenant E.
A. Freeman, Seaman A. II. Thorubery.
Edmund HallOran and Montague Rog-
ers. ordinary seamen; John Long. and
John Prout. leading seamen. Wounded
Marine FoXworthy and Marine Robert
Hunt. The last named was Knocked
senseless during the ambush. The na-
lives thought him dead and cut off his
right ear. The shock brought him to
and he escaped.
Captain Hufnagle. the German man
ager. has been arrested for completely
in the fight of April !. He is held or
board the German ship Fake under
pledge from her commander to return
him to Captain Stuart on demand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
LONG DISTANCE WIRELESS
Will BE Tried Between Sandy Hook and
Ireland at the Cup Race.

London, May 6.-Accordi rs to a state
ment to the correspondent here of the
Associated Press yesterday by the sec
retary of the Wireless Telegraphy COM
pany the first attempt to transmit trans
Atlantic messages by the Marconi sys-
tenn Will be made during the contests
for the America cup. Stations Will be
established at Sandy Hook and else
where along the course laid out for the
great yacht race, from which the entire
contest will be visible.
Messages recording the progress OF
the race Will be transmitted from these
stations to a point on the Irish coast in
the neighborhood of WaterVille. The
secretary OF the Wireless TelesTaphy
company added that Sir Thomas Upton
and the authorities of the United States
and Great Britain had been notified OF
the project and that all had expressed
themselves as being intensely inter-
o ed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
MUST LAY down HIS ARMS.
Principal Condition That l. To Bc Re-
quired OF Aguinaido.

Washington, May 6.-The state de-
partmsnt yesterday received a dispatch
from President SchuTmar. Of the Phi.-
ippire commission, giving the substance
OF the conferences with the representa-
tives OF Asuinaldo ard asking for fur
ther instructions. Secretary Hay stat,
that Il showed very satisfactory con-
dition OF affairs in the Philippines, and
pointed TO a settlement OF the difficulties
there The reply OF the president to
Professor Schurnar's cableErEm. il is
understood. stated that h was very
anxious 10 have the peace rsECtiat!ors
concluded at the earliest possible mo-
ment. ard 10 this end he desired that 4
unnecessary or kumiliatiEE conditions
should be imposed upol the Insurgents.
Il = believed II administrator circles
that as soon as AEu!Ealdo il convinced
Of t1e sincerity Of t.e American gov
ernmeut he Viii aEr=s C surrender ne
VIII be required. however. 70 lay down RS
sru-s- This Will be the principal ccrz;-
tion and until an agreement on this
point Is reached the Us- nations VII
not make any prcSrsss toward q coESie-
sion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

tneir Will, by a great and powerful ma
ton l said 'butchery' because the in
discriminate slaughter of natives by Of
fensive military operations in an unholy
war OF suojugation can be called by no
othef name. am not attacking the flag.
but policy-a policy which makes our
honored flag stand in the Philippines for
conquest and subjugation. / am more
truly loyal to the flag in demanding that
1t should be used only as a symbol of
liberty than those who are willing to
see the flag wave as an emblem of ex-
pansion and conquest 1t is strange that
thoughtless intolerance can go so far as
not TO distinguish between my loyalty
to the flag and my loyalty to a policy
which dishonors the flag"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
SAN FERNANDO Is CAPTURED.
Most Recent Capital of the Fiupinos Falls
in Our Hands.

Washington, May The news from
Manila yesterday was not highly i'm
portant. General Macarthur reached
San Fernando. the latest Filipino capi-
tai. only to find the rear guard Of the
rebels moving out of town on a train.
The town was. as usual, in flames. The
Filipinos south of Manila made the night
uncomfortable by keeping up a heavy
waste of ammunition against the United
States forces, and soaring the people in
Manila There was some more outpost
firing. The rebel demonstrations south
of Manila are causing no apprehension
to war department officials. as the
brigades OF Overshine and Hall are said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Gives encouragement TO Rebels.
NOT THE FLAG. BUT a POLICY.
Prof LaughIin Declares Involved i'm His
Opposition To the War.

Chicago. May 6-Professor ]. Lau-
renee Laughlin. Of the Chicago univer-
sity. one OF the speakers at the anti-ex-
pansion meeting in this city last sun
day. has sent to The Times Herald a re-
ply TO editorial criticisms of a portion
of his remarks. He says: The phrase
used in my speech there lin the Phil
ippines) the flaS is a symbol of tyranny
and butchery' has caused more or less
criticism throughout the country
used the word tyranny because the flag
is there wrongly made TO represent an
un-American policy OF conquest for the
subiugation of an inferior race against
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Changes in the Motive Power.

The scheme involved here is a consol-
iGation under the new mana cement of
all the north and west side lines with
n capitalization Of. say, S1s.ooo. .000, more
or less Then there is talk of taking
out the cables and running the lines
with storage batteries and the under
ground trolley system. This is all news
paper talk. however. and is not. so far
= is known at his writing, authorita-
tive. 1t is aisc stated that Terkes is
only negotiating for the sale of his in
terest in surface lines. and will retain
his holdings. which are, il is believed.
large. in the Northwestern elevated and
The elevated loon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
England Goes Into Alliance.

San Francisco, May Ga letter
from Tonga says treaty of allia nee,
offensive and defensive, has been en-
tered into between Great Britain and
King George of the Friendly islands,
to prevent Germany making the
threatened seizure and enforce the
alleged claim of old debts of German
traders against the Tongans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
ATKINSON PAMPHLETS.
Quoted by the Postofice Department to
Justify Stopping His Mail.

Washington, May 6. - The postoffice
department yesterday made public the
letter OF Edward Atkinson. Of Boston.
on which the action of the department
in seizing his pamphlets was based
Many letters asking information about
the subject have reached here and yes
terday the following statement was
given out by Postmaster General Emory
Smith: In view OF the statement Of
Mr.. Edward Atkinson that he sent his
pamphlets only to Admiral Dewey, Cen
cral Otis. President Schurman and
three or four others. the letter of MI.
Atkinson containing his application will
be Of interest. 1t Is as follows 1.-THE let
ter is dated Boston, April %. 1899. and
addressed to the secretary OF warl:
Letter That Was Not Answered.
Sir:-I desire to send a large num-
per of the enclosed pamphlets on The
,SCost of a National Crime The He'll OF
War and its Penalties Criminal Ag-
gression: BY Whom Committed p to the
officers and privates in the Philippine
islands. i therefore desire TO know
whether or not these documents can be
sent directly through the war depart
ment or may be forwarded in due course
Of mail. \ list OF regiments is desired,
and If there are printed lists of officers
useful purpose No answer was made
10 this letter except To send an official
copy TO the postmaster general. who is
sued Instructions to the postmaster at
San Francisco to hold the pamphlets.
Extracts from the Pamphlets.
The spirit and design of the pam
phlets viii be indicated by n few ex-
tracts. In one of them Mr.. Atkinson
says j will append one question to each
reader: How much increase OF taxation
are you willing TO bear and how many
Of your neiGhbors' sons are you ready
to sacrifice Dy fever. malaria and We
nereal disease in order to extend the
sovereignty OF the United States over
the West Indies and the Philippine ISL
ands2' Again. after describing what he
calls The Hell ofWar and its Penalties
AIR. Atkinson says: Lest others should
he cntrapped into enlistment in the reg
ular army or volunteer service in the
tropics IL Will only be fair and honest
ON the part OF the recruiting officers to
be put in possession of these facts
Again Mr.. Atkinson says: The way
has already become plain for the youth
OF the land 10 avoid disease in the
tropics by refusing TO volunteer or en-
list in the army or the navy of the
United States.
Gives Encouragement to Rebels.
Z" The way will be found for the VOL
unteers now held against their will 10
get their release from unlawful service
i'm any other country than their own
after peace is declared Mr.. Atkinson
not only speaks thus OF and TO the SOL
diers Of the United States. but he en-
couraEes the Filipinos to insurrection
when he says. they have the power 10
enter into international relations and
they may Vet be recognized and right
ly recognized by other powers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

KirksviIle. Mo. May 6.-The portion
Of a woman's scalp which was found in
n sunnysack in Bear creek. three miles
from EirkVille. Thursday. has been
identified as that OF Mrs. Panshott, who
was killed in the tornado Of Thursday.
April y The chiIdren's clothing found
in the sack Is said - have belonged TO
the Panshott children. The mansIed
bodies were placed IN a sack and pre-
pared FOR burial. say the relatives but
somebody stole the CHASTITY package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Electric Vehicle Company.

Attorney Mayer intimated that nego-
tiations might be removed 10 New York
before matters could be consummatsd.
Mayer VIII pToba ply leave for the east
today With reference % the new Illi-
nois Electrical Vehicle company. which
was yesterday Incorporated in New Ier-
sey. Mayer gave cUc the following state
ment: TIE Electrical Neh.cie company
has completed the purchase OF the Sic
mans * Ea,sks Eizctric company uf
america. whose plant is located il this
city TIE Sis-.lES' company bought
ard enlarged the ola Grant Locomotive
works a few wears ago. The plant COW
ers seven acres ard has facilities for
the employment of 2.0ea men The ccm-
rany VIII 80 into operation AZ once
Cabs To Re Run by Lightning.
'-Tt Is proposed to put into immediate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
THE SPANISH PRISONERS.
Madrid Reopens Negotiations With Wash
ington for Their Release.

Madrid, May 6.-In view of Agui-
naldo's refusal to negotiate with Spain
for the release of the Spanish pris-
oners, the government has asked
France to arrange for fresh negotia-
tions at Washington for the release of
the prisoners, according TO the stipu-
lation of the Paris treaty of peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Mrs. whitney Dead.

New York, May 6.-Mrs. William
c. Whitney. wife of the former secre-
tary of the navy, died this afternoon.
She was Mr.. Whitncy's second wife,
and few years ago submitted to a
difficult surgical operation to remove
the effects of an injury sustained from
a fall from a horse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
suraIrree mani Delivery.

Washington. May 6.-The postmaster
general yesterday ordered the rural free
delivery service of the country be di-
Vided into two grand subdivisions. the
western and eastern. The former is to
consist Of the states west of the Ohio.
headquarters a st. Louis. The other
division, comprising states east of the
Ohio. viii have its headquarters in this
city. Francis NJ. Dice. of Crawfords-
vile, Ind. will have charge of the west
trn division
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Robbery at Michigan Universi,y.

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 6.-The Dental
College of the University Of Michigan is
said to have been robbed of about S100
IN money and $500 in gold In the stu
dents operating room the patients are
charged only the exact cost OF the gold
used. the student operators purchasing
u direct from the department. These
supplies are kept in 4 desk in the build
irg. which was broken into by the thief
within the last few DAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
The French Cabinet Changes.

Paris, May 6.-Freycinet has re-
signed the portfolio of minister of
war. Minister of Public Works Krantz
succeeds him. Senator Muestier sue
ceeds KrantZ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

use a number OF eiecrric cabs. and as
soon as the same can be manufactured
the company contemp!ates operating
enough TO supply the vehicle wants OF
the city The company Will at once
enter upon She business of operating
electric transportation and delivery
wagons of al kinds" In the opinion OF
Mayer the new company will have a
line OF automobiles running in the
streets OF Chicago by the middle OF
June.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
BENNINGTON IS AGROUND.
Dewey Gables Facts, But Eronerates Crew
of Blame.

Washington, May 6.-Dewey cables:
The Bennington is grounded on a
shoal not on the chart, on the north
side of the island of Panay. The
damage is not serious. No blame is
attached to any one.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Marrie.l a, Midnight

Dubuque. Ia, May e.-Marion S. Jes-
sup and Miss Callie VI. YelVerton, both
Of Pittsburg. met here by appointment
late az night and called Rev. Hopkins
from his bed to- perform a marriage
ceremony az midnight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Marinette. Wis. May 6.-The freshet
on the Menominee river is over. NO Sc
rious damage resulted. although the
water was much higher than ever be-
fore known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Nearly everyone needs good
spring medicine, and Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is by all odds the best that
money can buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

a horse viii eat in year nine times
his own weight. cow nine times, an
OK six times and a sheep six times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

negotiations have been closed. I think
the chances are that his holdings will
5e acquired by others. II So. Mr.. Yerkes
Will set a large amount Of money for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
YERKES NOT YET OUT.
Deal, However, Under Way That
Will Let Him Out Of Chicago
Surface Car Lines.
HIS SHARE PUT AT slo,ooo,ooo.

Purchasing Syndicate Also Bnys . Great
Electric Plant and VIII Drive the Horse
OF Chicago streets with Electric Cabs
Carnegie Sells His Manufacturing In
terests and VIII Go into Philanthropy on
Large scaIe-Price s15O.OOO.ooO.
Chicago. May 6.-The principals and
accredited representatives OF the Whit
rsy- -Elkirs- Widerer syndicate, Of New
York and Philadelphia. yesterday and
last night were in close consultation
with officers of the local street railway
interests at the Auditorium Annex.
Levy Mayer, general counsel for the
Whitney Elkins- Widener syndicate. in
an interview last night regarding the
projected sale Of tlle consolidated street
railways or the north and west sides
OF this city. said: Mr.. Yerkes has net
yet parted with his holdings. l think he
will. however. I Will not say whether
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
REBELS ARE ROUTED
Two Thousand Chased From In
trenchments by Lawton's
Column Near BaIinag.
SLIGHT OPPOSITION MET WITH.
MacArthur's Division Resting at San Fer
nando Making Extensive Reconnois-
ances-Bennington Goes Aground North
of Island of Panay-wounded In 51st
Iowa-Changes In French Cabinet.

ManlIa, p. m, May b.-LaWtoh 5
column advanced north of Balinag to-
day. 1t met slight opposition and
routed 1000 entrenched rebels near
Maasin. MacArthur's division is
resting at San Fernando making ex-
fonGiua
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

his interests; 1 should say at least slO.-
0c0 eco. although / cannot speak with
authority upon that point"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06

Washington, May 6.-Otis cables
following wounded: 51st Iowa, Com
Pany Il, Corporal John Cushing, f,
Privates Bronson; II, Borden, all
slight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-06
Sick Women Advised to Seek
Advice of Mrs. Pinkham.
[LETTEz TO MRS. PINxuAM NO. o4,s63l


81 had Inflammation and falling
ovaries, and was in great pain. took
medicine prescribed by a physician,
but it did me no good. At last 1 heard
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and after using it faithfully
am thankful to say i am a well women.
L would advise all suffering women to
seek advice of Mrs. Pinkham."-MRs.
G. II. CHAPPELL, GRANT PARK, ILL
For several years my health was
miserable. i suffered the most dread
full pains, and was almost on the verge
of insanity. 1 consulted one of the
best physicians in New York. and he
pronounced my disease a fibroid tumor,
advising an operation without delay,
saying that it was my only chance for
life. Other doctors prescribed strong
and violent medicine, and one said
was incurable, another told me my
only salvation was galvanic batteries,
which i tried, but nothing relieved me-
One day friend called and begged me
to try Lydia Z. Pinkhaul's Vegetable
Compound began its use and took
several bottles. From the very first
bottle there was a wonderful change
for the better. The tumor has disap-
pcared entirely and my oldspirits have
returned i heartily recommend your
medicine to all suffering women -
JERSEY CITY EEIeHTs. y. J.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-06-23

The morning service Will be omitted
in the Congregational church next
Sunday. Sunday, July I'd, Rev. II. T.
Barnard will preach his farewell SER
mon.
Miss Maude Harris returned last
Friday from West Lebanon, n. H.,
where the has been teaching. She was
accompanied by Miss Kibling. who re-
turned Monday, and Laura Bickford,
who is visiting at the home of her
brother, F. H. Bickford.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Corwin returned
Tuesday from two or three days visit
in Ryegate. Mr.. Corwin tried his luck
with the fish pole Monday and as re-
suit brought home some splendid
trout
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1899-06-23
ORFORDVILLE.

Miss Alice Franklin is visiting in
Lisbon.
Martin Clough and Miss Nettie Kel-
sea of Lisbon spent Sunday at Cush-
man Bros.
Ralph Pierce is home for a short
time.
Charlie Pierce Is at work for H. P.
Warren.
The friends of Arthur Melendy are
sorry to hear of his sickness and hope
for speedy recovery.
Mrs. Raymond Lang of Bath visited
Mrs. E. w. Cushman the first of the
week.
Miss Eliza Horton is home for few
days.
Those who attended the Grange pic
mic at Lake Morey on Saturday had a
fine time. A most excellent program
was carried out. More should attend
these gatherings as it does each one of
us much good to meet in such ways.
We hope to attend many such gather
ings.
Miss Calista Page and Mrs. Fannie
Blood spent Tuesday at Lake Morey
the guests of Mrs. Emma Lang.