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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
SOLDIERS LOSE THEIR SEATS.
Military Commission Is Death to q Claim
/ to Seat in the Hoase.

Washington. Feb. 4.-The irquiry or
aered by the house Of representatives as
TO what members had forfeited their
seats by reason of accepting other Offices
ended yesterday with a finding by the
judiciary committee that Major General
Wheeler. q member from Alabama; !;
Colonel James r. Campbell from mi
nois; Colonel David G. ColSon, from
Kentucky. snE Major Edward z Rob
bins. from Pennsylvania, had vacated
their seats in the house by accepting
commissions in the army. At the same
time tre committee determined that
none of the members Of congress serv-
ing on civil commissions had thereby
vacated their seats in the house
Henderson. chairman Of the commit
toe T.2arI.s . - -=zne-3-Ato tho affect fRsf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
AGAINST TAKING ISLANDS.
Allen Offers IA Resolution in the United
states Senate.

Allen Offers Resolution In the United
states Senate.
Washington, Feb. I'm the senate
Allen, of Nebraska, offered the follow
ing: That the United States in rati-
flying the treaty of Paris does not
commit itself or the govern ment to
the doctrine that the islands acquired
bv virtue Of the war with Spain are
to he annexed or become part of the
United States, but that it is the inten-
tion of the senate in ratifyin9 the said
treaty to place the inhabitants of the
Philippine islands and Porto Rico in
exactly the same position as respects
their relation to the United States as
the people of Cuba" Chillon, of
Texas. addressed the senate. He
thought the acquisition of Porto Rico
and Guam advisable. but objected to
annexation of the Philippines.
Wolcott of Colorado, followed
ChillOn. He said he stood by his GOV
ernment and would have supported
any treaty presented by the commits
sioners.
The senate went into executive
session. Friends of the peace treaty
still find themselves short of the nee
cssarv votes to ratify the peace treaty
and some candidly confess that such
is the case. They. however, are still
hopeful that the shortage will be made
good before Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

John ]. Mccarthy was killed by a
Santa Fe engine at Chicago.
The total number of deaths among our
troops at Manila is 22O. of which forty
one died of wounds or accident.
Frank A. Vanderlip, assistant secre-
tary Of the treasury. lies very i'll AT
his home in Hyde Park. Chicago.
Tne senatorial deadlocks in PennsyI-
vania, California. Nebraska and Dc!a-
ware continue in robust condition.
Fire at Philadelphia burned out the
Stewart Cracker company and several
other firms. causing a loss of s500OOO.
Indians are on the warpath in Alas
ka- One battle has taken place at Ju-
neau, and more fighting is imminent
Fifty public school cadets from Toronto
will 9e in Chicago tomorrow on their
way TO an encampment in Tampa, Fla.
James Edwards, colored. probably the
Oldest inhabitant of st. Clair county.
Ills. Cied at Belleville. aged 1i2 years.
Hudson Elder, Vest Wilson, George
Dawson, and an unknown man were
killed in crossing accident at Nc
Keesport, Pa.
Spanish War was organized
al New York. Theodore Roosevelt was
elected commander.
CClville Y. InEate. American vice con-
sui az Pdtras, Greece, has died OF
hypdrophobia. He was bitten two
months ago, but kept the matter Sc
cret.
a family consisting of five persons
has been wiped out in the little town of
Bowman. Ark. within the last two
days. every member dying within a few
hours of pneumonia.
Fred Semisch. a widower aged So
is in Jail at Eau Clair. Wis, charged
with having stolen 5000 in gold from the
house of his brother. James Semisch. a
farmer who lives near Altoona.
Australian colonial premiers have
agreed on n federation plan. The Iegis-
lative authority is TO be vested in the
queen and two houses or parliament
the members Of each to be elected on
the basis OF manhood suffrage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
sarsIndiann g Is Giring Ort.

Findlay, O., Feb. 4.-Regarting the
reported combine Of wiEdow-glass man
ufactures. F ". Firnin, president OF
the Buckeye window Glass factory. OF
this city says: Several Pittsburg bro
kers are attempting 10 form q synd1-
cate OF the plants and then turn II over
TO capitalists So far there - not a
cent of money behind the plan, and il
is hardly probable that il VIII succeed
AS for selling out. most Of the Indiana
factories are entirely willing - co 50
whenever "A good Offer is made for theI.-
The natural gas supply ia Indiana
on the ware. wl.1ch makes the Ice
less desirable"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Pythian Ritual in German,

Indianapolis Feb. 4-The supreme
tribunal knights of Pythias decided the
case Of Henry WellenvOss yesterday.
Wellenvoss took a pronounced position
against the ruling of the supreme chan
cellor in the matter Of prohibiting the
ritualistic work of the order in Ger
man. WeIlenvoss' contention was that
inasmuch as his offense was committed
in 1898. between the time OF repeating
the old constitution and adopting the
new one. he could not be held account
able. The tribunal held that the ritual
OF the order is superior to the constitu-
tion and that he had violated his obli-
cation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

VI INC >-eaIy supporters Tor una nfmous
consent. naming today as the day for z
vote. He said that the desire on his
side of the chamber was that there
should be an opportunity to vote Oh all
the resolutions of a Geclaratory nature,
all OF which had been offered by sena-
tors who were opposed to the treaty
without . modification. Simultaneous
objection was made from three or four
sources. hut as if by common consent
to German was left the task of making
the principal statement of the reasons
for the opposition. His main objection
was based upon the brief time that must
intervene between the time of taking
the vote on the resolutions and the time
fixed for voting on the treaty-3 o'clock
next Monday.
An essential part OF the demand of
those who desired modification of the
expression in the treaty was that the
house as wei as the senate must act
Ipcn the resolution. Manifestly it was
too late 70 secure a vote by the house,
even if the action of the senate should
be favorable CockreIl ard Bacon also
avowed their opposition to agreeing to
fixing a time fer a vote, placing their
opposition on grounds practically the
same as these of German. Each was
inclined to charge had faith. COckreII
gave notice that he would resist cny eff
fort for a vote upon the resolutions up
to 3 O'Clock Monday, whep the vote Oh
the treaty must be taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
FATAL FIRE AT THE CAPITAL
Mrs. Eva Whitney and Others Perish at
Springfield This Morning.

Springfield. ILL.,, Feb. 4.-Early this
morning the boarding house of Mrs.
Eva Withey caught fire while IS
boarders were asleep. The flames
spread with great raPidity. Most of
the boarders escaped in their night
clothes, but Mrs. Whitney. j. c. Hall,
a retired grocer aged 50, and Miss
Helen Rose lost their lives in the
flames. Mrs. Withey was well knewn
throughout the state. having been
state president of the Daughters Of
Rebecca.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
CHICAGO LAWYERS IN TROUBLE
Two of Them Charged with Completely in
IA Big Robbery.

Chicago, Feb. 4.-As the result of in
dictments returned secretly Thursday
by the grand jury, w. c. Hover, a law
yer. and Peter Casey, u street foreman.
were arrested yesterday charged with
completely in the robbery in March,
1896 OF $4,000 in bonds of Christopher
Schrage, a miser. Allen &. Story, a
prominent attorney, is also under in
dictment on the same charge. and a
warrant is cut for his arrest. All three
men are charged with having negotiated
a number OF the stolen bonds.
The actual robbery. which attracted
great attention at the time on account
of its bodness. was done by a quartette
of we'll known crooks. OF these Joe Cor
don was convicted and sent to the pen
itentiary. Two others escaped on
straw bonds. and the fourth, SLEEPY"
Rurke. turned states evidence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Michigan's ~JunIseting' Committee.

Chicago. Feb. 4.-The members of the
Joint committee appointed by the legis-
Iature of Michigan to inspect it's insti
tutions in that portion Of the state
known as the upper peninsula arrived
in Chicago yesterday, on their return
Journey. They left for their homes at
11:2O o'clock last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
rrcfercnce for vetcrans.

Washington. Feb. A.-TSc house COM
rnittee on civil service yesterday ~e-
ported favurlbIy "a bill extending To all
soldiers and sailors ana marines who
served in the civil war a preference in
the matter OF appointments in the civil
service. The present law provides that
such preference shall be given only {"
cx-soIdiers ard sailors who incurred
disabilities in the lire Of duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
A TRIPLE TRAGEDY.
Three Dead at Lima Owing to
an Insane Lovers
Deed.
JEALOUSY CAUSES 1T ALL.

Lose Their Lives In a Boarding House
Fire at springfieId-Peace Treaty still
short of Necessary Votes For Ratihca-
tion.
Lima, Ohio, Feb. while Miss
Mary Anderson and Edward Brovard
were in conversation at Westminster,
Frank Blair, who had been paying
attention to the girl, slipped up be-
hind them, and shot both and then
himself. All three are dead. Jeal-
ousy caused the tragedy. Blair was
formerly engaged to Miss Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Turk Wins from the Frenchman.

South Bend. Ird., Feb. 4.-Adlai won
the match with Delmas. the Frenchman.
here last night, getting four falls in
3O:S5. The limit was rinety minutes.
DeImas assumed the offensive from the
beginning. instead of keeping away as
the Turks other competitors have done.
The match was for 81 coo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

though L must
tell about it. A
year ago 1 was
taken very sick.
Doctors could 60
me no good only
to deaden the
pain which I
had almost con-
stantly. L got
some of your
Compound and
took one bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Editor Dunlap at Liberty.

Chicago. Feb. i--Joseph r. Dunlop
has returned from serving peEiteGti-
ary. sentence as United states prison
er in Joliet He is in robust health and
says: Il haven't any definite plans as
vet. or course. I shall remain in Chi
caCo. ana l shall have newspaper.
That is all l can say now l am coin=
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

members holding civil commissions like
that on reciprocity with Canada. for in
stance. did not forfeit their seats any
more than those appointed as visitors to
West Point. etc. But accepting COM
mission in the army, the committee de-
cided, was different. General Wheeler
was seen after the finding was an
nounced. but asked to be excused from
commenting on the decision. as it was
in the nature of a judicial proceeding
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Gen. MILES CHARGES
Will Be Made the Subject of In
vestigation by an Army
Tribunal.
ATTEMPT TO GET AT THE TRUTH.

Inquiry VIII Not Begin Until After the
War Commission Reports, and Is Ex-
pected to End in Heavy Condemnation
of the Beef Packers or Court-Martial for
Gen. MlIes-No Vote Likely on Anti
Expansion Declarations in the Senate.
Washington, Feb. 4-The purpose of
the president to terminate the unsatis-
factory state of affairs that has existed
for some time as the result of the nu-
nerous charges and courter charges and
interviews respecting the character of
the army beef. by instituting formal
inquiry into these matters and en-
deavoring 10 place the responsibility
where it belongs, was made known yes
terday. This inquiry will not be un-
dertaken before the commission to in
vestisate the conduct of the war has
made its report to the president The
scope of this new inquiry has not been
defined, but il certainly will embrace
the allegations made by General Miles
as 10 the character of the army sup
plies. and will involve that officer to
the extent that he must make these
charges good. and to that degree will
be on trial himself in a preliminary
manner.
Somebody May Have to-suffer.
Should the charges be found well es-
tablished a heavy responsibility would
be placed upon the packers and persons
concerned in the meat inspection. and
perhaps others; should they fan un-
supported General Miles may BE- obliged
to answer to a court-martial for re-
Election upon the character Of other Off
GERS. There are two methods by which
such an investigation may be conducted
according to established military usage.
The first is by the appointment of Il
court OF inquiry. and the second by the
appointment of what is known as an
officers or inspection board. In the
former case it would be necessary to
name some officer who is to be the sub
ject of the investigation. In the latter
the board is charged simply to inquire
into a state of facts, or alleged facts,
without reference to any particular per
son. and to place the responsibility. if
possible. for anything of which COM
plant is made.
Been Discussed in the Cabinet.
r. II is not possible at present to learn
in which direction the president
leans. but he has been in conference
on the subject with the secretary of
war and the attorney general. and the
matter has been discussed in the cabinet
TO some extent. AS before stated, how
ever. no action is to be taken on either
plan until the report of the war in
Vestigating commission is submitted.
Up to the close of yesterday General
Miles positively declined to discuss in
any manner the events of the day so
far as they relate to himself, or to dis
cuss any statements contained in any
of the interviews attributed to him. 1t
may be said of these interviews that
while ii is conceivable that they might
figure they would not do so of neces-
sity. for the matters to be first looked
into are those connected with the char
acter OF the army beef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Still More Negroes at Pana.

Pana Ills. Feb. 4.-Foliowing the ar
rival of fffty-five negroes from Toluca,
Ills. Thursday morning there arrived
two more parties of blacks Thursday
night ard yesterday morning, which led
to increasing anger on the part Of the
strikers The negroes were met at the
station by a detail of militia who pre-
vented the miners interfering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
HeIcinn Post Captured.

Brussels. Feb. 1T is reported
the Belgian post at Rejaf on the Nile,
between Fashoda and Ugunta has been
captured by the Dervishes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Earan,s Sentence To he aIitigated.

Washington. Feb. 4.-There is almost
q positive belief among army officials
that there viii be a mitigation of the
sentence imposed by the court-martial
which tried Comrnissary General Ea gan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

Denver. Feb. At has been many
years since the Colorado railways have
had TO contend with such conditions as
those now prevailing in the mountain
regions. The loss tu the railways in
this state. taking into consideration che
business which is not moving and the
outlay Of cash to pay the armies of
snow shoveilers, is estimated at 900
a day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Nicaragua Canal Bill

Washington. Feb. 4.-The house COM
merce committee has agreed to report
Hepburn's Nicaraguan canal bill with
some amendments. instead of the bill
passed by the senate. The sum of $1l5.-
600 coo is appropriated. to be drawn up
on from time to time as it shall be
needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

The best way to avoid sickness is
to keep yourself healthy by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood
purifier
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Chicago Market Quotations.

Chicago Feb. Wheat. MAY - /;
corn, MAY 36{ oats. May 27.; pork,
May Sl0.07!; lard. May 500: ribs.
Nav $5.02lta j.O5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Gen. wade.s New Command.

Washington, Feb. 4. Mai. Gen.
WAGE has been ordered to St. Paul to
take command of the department of
Dakota, relieving Gen. Bacon. ordered
to ioin his rerim ent in Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

Washington. Feb. 4.-Col. Sexton
has grown weaker and there is serious
impairment in respiration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
The Grin Cure That Does Cure.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets re-
moves the cause that produces Ia
grippe. The genuine has l.. b. Q. on
each tablet. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

Is it a burn? Use DIR. Thomas
Eclectric Oil a cuta Use DIR.
Thomas Eclectrie Oil. Atyour drug
gist's. For sale By Marshall 6 Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

Glad TidinEs to Asthma Sufferers.
Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

ILErTER TO MRS PISKHAM NO. o4,sosl
liam so grateful to you for what
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me that l feel as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
Heavy Loss to the Railways.

70 the Palmer Hous-.. where / VIII be
glad to see all my friends"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04

Inquiry VIII Not Begin Until After the
War Commission Reports, and Is Ex-
pected to End in Heavy Conde emnation
of the Beef Packers or Court-Martial for
Gen. MlIes-No Vote Likely on Anti
Expansion Declarations in the Senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-04
THE LONDON


purchases. Were ripping things again.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-29
q SEAMAN'S VIEWS.
Cant. wno, g. Goodman of Schooner
robert Levers Speaks.

Editor Advertiser: With your kind
I would like to say few
words about an occurrence which took
Mace In this port few days ago. a
number of seamen were stolen, en-
tieed. or by means Of false representa-
tons taken out of the ship Star OF
France and placed on board the out
ward bound ship Enrol. This IS the
handiwork of a brace Of gentry, VINO
have lately arrived here from Astoria
Oregon. They have established their
HEADQUARTERS here and have come 70
stav.Their business of crimping twh1ch
is buying and selling the liberty OF
saiIors) is the very lowest in when
one calling himself man can be en-
gagged, because to make such business
a success. lying, deceit and robbery
and a. display of brute force, are the
necessary stock in trade. It is report
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-29
New England Bakery
and Candy Co.

Book your orders now for Xtra
Nice Christmas Fruit Cakes, hand
somely decorated, as desired, Xtra Fine
Mince Pies; also Squash, Pumpkin,
Cranberry, Apple, Peach, Lemon or
Custard, in large or small sizes; Deli
cious Fresh New England Doughnuts;
Citron, Walnut. Wine, Jelly Rolls;
Currant Lady Fingers, Cream Meran-
CUES, Eelairs. Almond Macaroons, Tart
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Ice Cream and Fruit Sherbets; We'd
ding and Birthday Cakes elegantly
decorated: Handmade Chocolate
Creams. Fine Candies, packed in hand
somes boxes, from soc upwards, for
Xmas presents; Marshmallows; French
and American Candies; Canes, Rings
and Christmas Goods.
Our BREAD is Par Excellence-the
Finest in the city, made in large airy
shops by experienced white workmen.
No Chinese employed; only the very
BEST materials used, and guaranteed
strictly pure and wholesome. The
best families in the city are using our
Bread.
Please come early and avoid the
rush.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-12-29
BRILLIANT ENDORSEMENT
BY Health Journal OF New York An
gust 81. lS99.-J. a. Davis, MD,
Editor and Manager.


Editor and Manager.
Only last week we examined the bcss
brewed by the Capital Brewing Coo
pany Of Olympia, Wash. and IL 10 o
..evfect Illustration OF the quality o.
a.er which nc are always glad 10 com
ucEl. Tor the analysis showed u 10 bs
entirely free from any trace OF any
ajrious substance. Such a high grade
% beer is most beneficial in It's use, for
none OF the pure malt and hops hsvs
aeen displaced by harmful ingredienta
every hygienist will concur with US IN
saying that a beer OF such superior
excellence is a very wholesome bever.
age. Physicians often have occasion
20 prescribe a pure beer for cases OF
iebilitation. and they can safely order
his beer. made by the Capital Brewins
Company.
l.. H. Dee has in his keeping the
American Journal OF Health and calN
he seen by anyone.
This peer can be had I'm bottle or or
draught at the HOFFMAN. corner OF
Hotel and Nuuanu streets. A large as
sortment OF the very best OF American
and foreign liquors we are pleased
10 sell you and give YOU value for the
benefit of your health.
Yours, l.. IA. DEE,
Proprietor OF HOFFMAN.
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FOR SALE CHEAP!
ON EASY TERMS.
BUILDING LOTS!

Punahou
MCuly offered for The
aesian well the
the Rapid Transir cars will or by II.
is refined neighborhood
For terms apply F. wUNDENBERG,
Magoons % p o.
Or to LIGHTFooT' on the adjoining premisea
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Don't take the first thing that the
offers-call for Jesse Moore
IA" Whiskey and see that you get 1T
you'll like it.
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Only the highest grade Of RED RUB
Der Is used in the Stamps made by
the HAWAIIAN GAZETTE co.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-07
SPANISH HEROES FREED.
RELEASE BY THE INSURGENTS OF THE
MEN WHO GARRISONED BALER.
THE PICTURESQUE LITTLE BAND REACHES
MANILA-COMMIssION RETURN
FROM TARLAC.

Manila July : a. m-The Spanish commits
sioners who went to Tarlac for a conference with
Aguinaldo regarding the surrender of the Span
ish prisoners in the hands of the Flpnos re-
turned here last night. Chairman Del Rio OF
the commission said the release Of all the prison
ers had been practically arranged for. but II
would be necessary to consult the Spanish Gov
ernuent before the agreement could be ratified.
He declined to give the terms Of the arrange
ment or to say whether these contemplated A
ransom He asserted. however that Aguinaldo
had already issued decree for the release Of the
civilian officials and the sick soldiers.
The commissioners with the remnant Of the
Spanish garrison Of Baler. on the east coast or
Luzon and a number Of civilian prisoners. were
escorted by Filipino soldiers from Tarlac to the
American outposts at San Fernando. and came
10 Manila by the night train.
The heroes Of the long defence Of Baler. where
the Spaniards resisted an insurgent siege for
more than a year formed picturesque band.
Lieutenant Martin. the only surviving officer,
marched them through the streets There are
only twenty-five. and most Of them are mere
bows. in faded blue cotton uniforms and red
shirts. They barefooted.
A crowd Of Spanish men and women en-
braced them. weeping and shouting their praises
They tell remarKdule StoiS' II dPPVolS ''o'
the captain several times proposed to surrender
hut the soldiers refused. Finally. some months
ago he tried to raise a white flag Thereupon
Lieutenant Martin killed him with his own
sword
Their food supply gave out entirely week
ago. and they surrendered 10 the Filipinos with
all the honors of war They were allowed 10
keep their arms. and they say they marched
from Baler. with a Filipino escort and carrying
guns through several insurgent camps. every
where being cheereG and feted.