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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Growing Demand for Paper Money.

Washington. March 21.-Dawes. the
comptroller Of the currency. in answer
TO inquiries in regard to the apparent
scarcity of paper money. said: The
chief reason for the growing demand
for paper money is unqusstionably the
increase in the general volume of busi-
ness. There has been no reduction in
the amount of paper money which of
itself would cause scarcity"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
NOT FIT FOR RAT|ONS
Is the Judgment of Illinois Volun.
teer Officers Regarding
Canned Beef.
REFRIGERATED BEEF DID NOT KEEP

But No Sus picion of Chemical Treatment
Attached Thereto-Men Would Not Eat
the Timed Beef Unless 1t Was Made
into stews, but Not More Than 25 Per
Cent. Was Rejected-Cuba Played Hob
with Mems Digestion.
Chicago. March 21-The government
court of inquiry returned from Fort
Leavenworth yesterday morning. and
after some delay resumed the examina-
tion Of witnesses in the matter of canned
and refrigerated beef. The greater por-
tion of the witnesses summoned are
those suggested by Major Lee, the rep
resentative of Major General Miles be-
fore the court. His list includes seven
names, among them that of DIR. Mich
oIas Sem. The first witness examined
yesterday was Colonel D. Jack Foster,
of the Sixth Illinois infantry. He tes-
titled that his regiment didn't get any
canned roast beef on the voyage to
Cuba. At Ponce he drew refrigertor
beef once. When the meat reached camp
it was pronounced had and board of
inquiry condemned it and it was buried
He didn't try it again. The regiment
was about six miles from the port. On
the voyage home a little canned roast
complaint about it-occasionally a bad
can. which was thrown overheard. The
trouble with refrigerator beef was the
difficulty Of keeping it sweet.
Experience of Captain Demmick.
Captain Edward j. DemmiCk. of the
First Illinois, testified that some of the
canned roast beef he saw was spoiled
and was thrown overheard on the voy-
age 10 Cuba. The men could not eat
more than one or two meals from a can,
not having the proper apparatus to cook
the meat. In Cuba they also received
the canned roast beef. and about 80 per
cent. of it was used. the remainder spoil
ing because there was no company cook
ing apparatus. The only way to cook it
was for a man to fix ii up over a little
fire built by himself. After the surren-
der refriderator beef was issued, but the
same old trouble was eXperienced-dif-
ficulty Of delivering it before il was
spoiled. He had ro reason 10 suspect
that the meat had been treated chemical
" for preservation. on the voyage home
canned roast beef was issued, but the
men wouldn't touch it.
Condemning the Beef as "A Ration.
Major Lee-What effect if any did the
canned roast beef have upon the health
Of the men? ..----.-------
They would not eat it unless it was
cooked INTO SteNS with onions ana other
things. a great deal of it was not used
because after the surrender we could
get into Santiago and buy more paiat-
able food. The beef Eauseated a great
many Of the men: l am satisfied that it
ca used diarrhCea also
Was there any suggestion that it was
best to discontinue the use of that
meat" No, sir. We made the best of
it. 1 think about % per cent. of the
canned roast beef was rejected
You regard this canned roast beef as
wholesome or unwholesome as an army
ration" ''CnwhOIesome."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
James II. Mount Not Dead.

Chicago. March 21.-James T. Mount,
the student of the Chicago College of
Dental Surgery. who was a victim of
hazing recently, is not dead. as reported
in the city papers Sunday, hut recover
ing from the bruises he received, and
next week will resume his studies at the
college. on Saturday night three Chi
cago papers received a telegram from
Washington. Ind, that young Mount
was reported dead a his home in Peters
burg. fifteen miles away.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
BRYAN Speaks 4, Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 2l.-Hon.
w. J. Bryan was the guest of the Bry-
an Anniversary Club Democratic asso-
citation of this city yesterday and was
rendered an ovation by the Democracy
of the Third congressional district. He
smoke TO > OCO peopIe at night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21

nr rather other nights, 1t Is lnaudlble
outside radius of half dozen blocks.
Oddly enough, the bell seems clearest
and its tone most penetrating in turbu-
lent weather, irrespective Of the direc-
ton of the wind.-New Orleans Times
nnlnncrat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Journal.
His First Client.

In an address delivered at Hartford
the Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale told
the story of James Russell Lowell's first
client as Lowell had told IL TO him.
Lowell had hardly opened his law office
when a stranger appeared. The young
lawyer deferentially offered him a
chair, took out his notebook, talked of
the weather, and when he finally came
TO business found the stranger was q
bill collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
,IichiGander saved from suicide.

Galveston. Tex. March 81. - Early
Sunday Carl +. J. Rittick. from Ann
Arbor. Mich. and about 81 years old.
was taken from his room at his board
ing house and hastily conveyed to the
Seeley hospital. He was suffering from
the effects Of some poison taken with
suicidal intent. Heroic remedies were
applied at the hospital. ard the young
man Will recover
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Beveridge on for PHILIPPINES.

indianapolis. March 2l.-United
States Senator Beveridge started for
the Philippines today. He expects 10
he gone three months. He says the
trip is merely for pleasure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Preparing campon.s Credentials.

Madrid. March 21.-SenOr Silvela, pre-
mier and minister Of foreign affairs. is
drafting the credentials that will en-
power NJ. Jules CamEon. Frnech ambas-
sador to the United States. to represent
Spain at the exchange Of ratifications of
tie treaty Of peace in Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
summer Cnmr. for soIdIer..

Washington. March al Secretary
Al%cr has decided To maintain summer
camps for troops in the southern
states. The number at any one camp
will not bc large, for only about II, OUO
soldiers will be so located
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Gone To BE an Army Nurse.

Kenosha. Wis. March 21-Miss Lora
Blacknan. one of the best-Enown young
ladies of this city. left Yesterday morn
ing for San Juan. Porto Rico. where she
will join the United States army as
nurse in the general hospital at San
I'm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
AGONcILLo is NERVOUS.
Heard Nothing From the Philippines and
Thinks Americans Are on to Him.

agent of Aguinaldo. has received no
news from the Philippines in the past
eight days. He says he fears the
Americans have discovered and
stopped the means of sending news
from Manila.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21

the steamer Paris left Kingston.
Nothing later has been heard bv the
state department.
nInEsIOn. Jamaica. March 2l-Tha
American line steamer Paris. Captain
Frederick Watkins. with the party of
American oXcUTsIonists who are touring
in West Indian waters. sailed at
O'Clock last evening. John Sherman
WAS worse and was not likely to survive
the night.
The United States cruiser Chicago had
not arrived. but it is supposed she Will
meet the Paris al Santiago &c Cuba
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
SENDING BACK TRANSPORTS
Gen. Otis Tells OF Troop~hip Movements
Delay to Volunteers.

Washington. March 2l.-The war
department has received the following
from Gen. Otis ut Manila: The
transports Ohio and Senator left the
2Oth. The Grant. DELAYED for repair,
starts the 27th, and carries all the
sick and wounded necessary to ship.
The Sherman is expected tonight.
Cannot commence shipment of volun-
tccrs. Hope to do so soon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21

London. March IA Brussels dis
patch reVivcs the rumor that Cardi
nal Gibbons may be the next pope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
ChiIds Defeats Dunkhorst.

Detroit. March 21.-Frank Childs, of
Chicago. got the decision over Eddy
Dunkhorst in an eiEht-round bout hers
last night before an audience of / 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21

Pneumonia is the quick agent of
death. Fully one-third of recent
deaths have been from pneumonia fol-
lowing n grippe. Pneumonia cannot
follow the use of Foley's Honey and
Tar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21

People say Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
when all other preparations fail to do
any good. and YOU run no risk in Civ
inc it fair trial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Funeral of Editor MedIII.

Chicago. March 2l.- Burial rites
over the remains of Joseph Medill
the dead journalist. We're held today
Rev. Robert Collyer. Of New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Flour MIN Set on Fire hv Lightning.

Carlyle. Ills, March 21-The -four mill
of the Breese Mill and Grain company,
located at Breese. Ills. was struck by
lightning during the storm of Saturday
- -'as totally consumed by fire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
wIIheIm and MircIc.. TeIegrnphr.

Berlin. March 21.-Thc emperor
witnessed the practical demonstration
of wireless telegraphy nj Kiel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
Becker BUYS the st. Louis Climb.

st Louis. March 21.-Edward c Beck
or purchased the 81. Louis club fran
chise frcm the creditors syndicate yes
---5Ry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
PASSING OF SHERMAN
Aged Statesman Reported to
Have Died on the Steam.
er Paris.
SAD NEWS REACHES NEW YORK.

Was Dying When the Ship Left Kingston
Last Night, and Physicians, Although
Doing all Possible, Had no Hope Of
Saving the DistinG GuIshed Tourist Until
He Reached Home.
New York, March 21.-A special
from Caimanera, Cuba, reports the
death of John Sherman on board the
steamer Paris.
Washington, March 21.-Secretary
Hay has received a cablegram from
Kingston, Jamaica, saying that eX-
Secretary Sherman was very low when
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
To Cure n Cold 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, 1899-03-21

officiated- The city hall was closed
out of respect to the memory of Mr..
Medill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-21
neath of a Noted British Artist.

london. March Civ. II. Mi.Iais, the
Svtist, is dead
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-02-23

HoMEsPUN PHILOSOPHY After
people pass IS they never make q
fine appearance at anything is when
engaged in work.
Talk as men shoot; make every
thing that you say hit the mark or
don't waste yonr ammunition.
No man 10 an interesting talker
when members of bis family are
present, for the reason that kin pin
each other down to facts.
You will find AS yon grow older
that good many who claim to have
their coats off working TO. you have
them rolled mp for piIlows aud are
sleeping in the shade.
After all there Isn't ans better
friend than the one who never
throws things up to you."
A Fortunate man is one who isn't
reminded every time nis vile smiles
of dentists bills.
We are annoyed until we are
thirty by the ".xaEpIe" we should
follow, and annoyed after that time
till death gets ns at the example"
we are setting others.
When a man fails in business his
thoughts turn at once to securing
q public Office. Every man thinks
il IS easy so get one.
No one ia Jumped on so quickly
when he does srong as the men
sho made himself self.appointed
guide for others.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-02-23

Thomas Whitfield s. &c. 30 Wabash
avenne. corner Jackson street. one 0fChi-
cagos oldest and most pFomiuent drug
gists. re commend ChamherIain's REM
edy for Ia grippe. ~ II not only gives
prompt and complete relief. bnf also
c0nnterafts any tendency Of Ia grippe TO
result in pneumonia. For sale by Wm.
r. Greenweil & SON, Leonardtown, and
all conntry stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-02-23

ellis neatly execut. a and ii Cilsp rscss.
-
Benjamiu +. Butler. Of Massaehu-
setts, both members OF the House,
Who raised their soices. as ali states.
men had done in the past. and ia
vored the reduction of the Army
to 80 600 men. when their own
country, one.third Of it, vas ia
sta.e OF unrest. I want 10 fellow
In their lead--a lead which makes
il impossible 10 govern the Ameri-
can reople by bayonets.
The spectacle has jass been pre-
sented Of the presldsnt Of the Uni
ted ssaies. kindls, manly. parsissn
- - - elrar lssa a ia koar
through the Southern country,
! preaching good will aud kindness
| 30 oil who inhahit that section Of
/, our common land, giving them fall
credit for their patriotism in this
war, as be ought to have done, and
making the kindly suggestion that
| the time had passed whea there
she Md be any distinction bet seen
the care Of the graves Of the Con-
federate dead aud those Of the
Union soldiers. HIS sentiments
are noble and magnanimous. But
when you couple with them his
other insistence. both pablic and
private. that We must have 100, 900
soldiers and a navy as large as
France or Germany. how can his
suggestion-honestly made, | adj
m't-to the Southern people that
the Government take care of The
graves of their ancestors be other
wise interpreted than also meaning:
lyon must give me 100 600 men
to keep in order their descendants
who are living -
Mr. President, from the whole
transaction ! shrink from the
whole transaction, in the interest
of the people of the American I'm.
ion, as | see the interests. | pro-
sest; for, repeat. believe the alb
sorption of the inhabitants of these
islands would be more disastrous
than the war from 1861 TO 1865 so
far as the material interests of the
country are Concerned. ! think it
would be more disastrous than the
picture drawn by the distinguished
Senator from Virginia (Mr. Dam
ieI Of the great misfortune which
came to US by the injection into
our body polite Of the slave. against
the protest Of Virginia. and be-
cause of which the whole lapd was
deluged in blood aud brother turn
ed against brother.
To Virginia, Mr. President, this
country owes debt oi gratitude.
From the days OF Patrick Henry
until the speech OF the distinguish
ed Senator from Virginia on my
left, Virginia has slwass voiced the
true American sentiment. which, if
adhered to. will bring prosperity
and glory TO our common country.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-02-23

HON. ARTHUR p. GORMAN,
OF MARYLAND,
N THE SENATE OF rHEUSirED STATES


The Senate having under consideration the
joint resolution ~ a. 2t0B declaring the pur-
p.sse Of the Uuitsd states fvw ard the Philip-
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-02-23

racy. that can never eE Ftain an
opinion or advocate a. a which
will destroy the indoss Of mr.
country By IegisIat.on ! Ing the
country itself, and W always
stand against measure at | be-
Iieve would involve any contry in
untold woes for any ntm Der Of
years to come. He an5 differ.
widely differ. | respect ie man
hood; l. respect his rie ! &C.
knosledge that be hiss the tight. as
! have, to express them = manly
fabian. a =. - - .as
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-02-23
Washington City and
Potomac Railroad Company.
7Yms zasL-L Eeaa sazsaau oaeler Z 1898.

sFlax ~tnfinne.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-07
PONTIAC WEAVERS
join STRIKERS.

Continued From Page One.)
the non-strikers would be forced into
idleness by the others.
This he regretted. as the condition OF
business was such that IL was for the
benefit Of all that work should pro-
gress and everybody be In receipt OF
pay.
The hands had struck on n raise Of
wages and not on "a reduction. IL would
perhaps have been more logical had the
strike come when the manufacturers
combined, year ago last January, Ia
reduce wages. Personally he had not
looked fayorably upon that movement,
for ne had secuted the idea that the
Southern cotton manufacturers were
really dangerous competitors. There
were A,000.00O spindles I'm the Southern
mills. as against $4,000. 600 i'm the North.
If goods were drug on the market
Southern competition might have some
weight; but with good business il could
not. Moreover the Southern mills were
confined almost entirely To the produc-
tion of heavy weights. for expectation
wholly, classes OF goods which did not
enter into the considerations of the
Northern producer OF textiles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-07
WAS SHOT TO DEATH
BY AN ANGRY MOB.
East Haddam rIen Fired Volley Into
Body of Italian Who Had
Wounded a Citizen.

the crazy man. He found him at the
residence of DIR. NJ, w. Plumstead. The
Italian attempted To shoot the con-
stable. hut his gun missed fire and he
then tried Ia escape. by this time the
village was aroused and dozen or
more Of armed farmers headed by Con-
stable Bugbee started i'm pursuit John
u. Gelston aged 60 years, the father OF
John VI. Gelston, who was in advance
of the party, suddenly came upon the
Italian just across the road from the
Gelston farm house. The insane man
turned on Gelston and shot him I'm the
head, but by this time the posse or citi-
zens arrived and Iired a volley into the
maniacs body. killing him instantly.
The dead Italian was carried TO the
Gelston barn. In his pockets were
found a quantity OF powder and shot,
three razors and an ugly looking knife.
DR. Plumstead. who is the medical ex-
aminer. was notified and an inquest
will be held tomorrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-07
Mr.. Knights Opinion.

Mr.. knight looked upon the situation
calmly and was OF the belief that the
trouble would soon blow over. Up to
the inception Of the strike there had
been no interference on the part of pro-
fessional agitators and organizers. He
understood since the h9nda-NaH4=
the villages had been visited by organ
izers and that his help had discussed
the situation in n rational manner
They were not likely 10 indulge In any
action of an offensive character. From
the general tenor of Mr.. Knights con-
versation IL was evident that he held
his help i'm greater esteem than is or
dinarily conceived by those who dis
cuss the affairs OF employers and en-
ployes
The strikers are 20 hold meetings this
afternoon and evening for the purpose
Of considering organization under the
direction of representatives OF the Tex
tile Union. and very probably To see
what steps CaTI be rHKPH 10 induce the
weaVers i'm all the Pawtuxet Valley
mills enumerated. To- join issues with
them. The strikers are very confident
that Mr.. knight VIII restore the sched-
ule of January. 1895 and that by con-
certed action every mill owner in the
valley will follow Mr.. knights lead
and that eventually every mill i'm the
state will be included in the complete
restoration of wages.
Rice 4 IIuchins Hub Bicycle shoes. elk
soles, sli9, at JOHN THE sHoEMAN's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-07
RunorS Of IncsntlaTlSn.

There were rumors OF incendiarisin
about the fire In the Andrews house I, :
Was told 20 the police that there had
been unpleasantness among the scrN
ants OF the Andrews family. This ip
said 90 have occurred at Tarfytown m
the Andrews summer home II result
ed I'm the discharge of ono of the r.
male servants This woman .s said tn
have complained that Mary Flanagan
was respons be FOR her discharge
month ago Mary Flanagan received AZ
anonymous letter she took 10 To police
Capt Donohue. She seemed 60 believe
the letter came from the servant dis.
charged. The letter accuse q the Elan
agan woman OF being unfit 10 w0rl'
I'm the house she was IN. Captain Don.
oliue told Mr.. Andrews and the lattoF
said the quarrel was only a scrvaut>
matter and that he thought nothing OF
n. The story gave rise 20 the rumoTs
81 incendiarisn. but Captain Douohue
SAID NJ did not believe there was much
10 n. The captain OF one 81 the rro
companies told tho police that tho
thought the fire started from "a defeC.
tive nue. but ys the house was heated
by steam the police discrrdit this cx.
pianation. The report thar an explo.
sion occurred was verified by several
persons. The Andrews house was in-
errcd for tlfs0O0. Tho insurance ON
the furniture r. not vct known.
Tho Adams residence wae insured for
$4,000 on tho building and $1,000 o
the >urnitCrc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-07
FIRE AT PORTLAND.
Rrcks Oul in Grocery Store and Spread Rapidly
A Hotel Threatened.

Portland, Me-, April At 1880
o'clock today an alarm called the fire
department to George G. Shaws gro
Gerry store near Congress square. When
the engines reached the scene great
volumes OF smoke was pouring from the
basement and first floor Of the pastry
department aud the smoke soon spread
TO the main grocery store. A second
alarm was sent In and shortly the
whole department was on the spot. The
fire caught in the basement under the
pastry department, no one seems 10
know just how.
The employees OF the firm fought the
fire as long as they were able, but were
soon driven back by the smoke and
found themselves cut off from the stair
way They rushed To the front OF the
store and there found exit from the
basement window, one of the young
lady clerks was partly overcome by
smoke but was safely rescued.
Half an hour after the fire started.
Shaw's entire store was dense with
smoke.
r.. T.. Lombard * Co., tailors, were
also badly damaged.
The Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation rooms. over Shaw's, were filled
with smoke, likewise the rooms in the
third story over them.
DR.. Talbot. the dentist, Will lose about
everything he has.
The rooms OF the Portland Club are
full OF smoke and there will be a heavy
loss.
The Congress Square Hotel at 1:10
o'clock, had not been damaged, though
il was in danger.
Hasty's stable in the rear on Green
street was filed with smoke, but all the
horses were safely removed.
At that hour increased volumes OF
smoke began 10 roll and il was seen
that the department had not got Ii un-
der control.
At |. 80 men began to remove the FUR
nture from the Congress Square Hotel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-07
DEMURRER SUSTAINED.
Decision Adverse 10 9oKenaa In His Case kgsInsl
Providence Hcsed Mills

The appellate court has sustained
the defendants demurrer I'm the case Of
John j. McKenna vs.. National and
Providence Worsted mills. The receipt
handed down In the case is as follows:
Our opinion is that the second amend
"a court is insufficient 1t does not al
legc wherein the appliance for cleaning
the machinery. which IS complained of
as dangerous, was defective OF impro-
per for its purpose. II ~ was an OBJ
viously dangerous appliance. the plain
tin was as well appraise Of its danger
Gus character as the defendant and took
the risk OF injury from its use. De
nurrer- -to-the second count sustained
aud court oVerrulcd. Case remitted 10
the common pleas division for further
proceedings.
Van Slyck ana Mumford arc counsel
fur the dcfendauts