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Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
UnVarieu Diet.

An amusing story is told of an old
line soldier who loved liquor better
than food, and was bound to have his
diet according to his taste. 1t was In
the days when British soldiers pro-
vided themselves with rations out of
their pay. To insure the proper feed
ing of the men Il strict inspection of
the daily mess was instituted. 1t was
found that unless this was done many
soldiers would go without meat in or
der that they might have money to buy
grog
Donald loved whisky, and could live
very well on oatmeal. Therefore he
eschewed butchers meat. But at the
daily mess it was essential that he
should have meat before him.
For n long time Donald saved his
money, and yet, to all appearance,
lived up to the requirements When
the officer went his round Donald had
his mess before him. 1t was tripe,
tripe, and tripe again for n change.
do you always eat tripe?" asked the
inspecting officer, becoming n little sus-
picious.
Always. your honor" replied Don
aid.
The officer stuck a fork into the dish
before him.
We'll Donald" he remarked, Il new
or before saw tripe with buttons on
il"
The meat proved to be slice from n
pair of leather breeches.-Youth's Com
panion.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Gasoline starts a s4O 600 Fire

Marion. Ills. Sept. 21.-At high noon
yesterday fire broke out in the restau-
rant, caused by the explosion of a gas
Oline stove. and destroyed part of one
of the best blocks in the city. The loss
is estimated at $4,000. including the
postoftice. Trevor x Payne. general
merchants. lose $4,000: :. II. GOodall.
telephone exchange and law library.
$1,000; &c. ii. DeniSon. owner of the
building. $4,000: y. +. White (real eS-
tateb. l. q. -. f. Masonic. X. of p. la
bOr union and other orders lost all they
DOSSPSSpd
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
MOVES UP THE BAY.
Dewey Leaves With the Olympia
tor Anchorage Off Tomp-
kinsville.
CHEERED By THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE

Triumphant Progress Thither, All Sorts
of Craft Accompanying the Famous
Warship, On the Superstructure of Which
the Admiral Stands, Repeatedly Doing
HIs Cap to the Enthusiastic Crowd-rte>
turn of the Cruiser Chicago o-Other
NeSs by Wire,
New York, Sept. 27.-At 9 O'Clock
this morning the Olympia started up
The bay for the government anchorage
OF TompkinsvilIe. The progress
thither was triumphant, all sorts of
craft accompanying the Olympia.
Dewey stood on the superstructure
and repeatedly doffed his cap to the
cheering crowds.
AS the Olympia entered the channel
the signal corps of tho forts wig
wagged a welcome. The slopes of the
forts were crowded with soldiers, who
cheered Justify while the guns belched
forth greeting, and the ship answered
gun for gun. Later, when the Olym-
pia dropped anchor among Simpsons
fleet off Tompkinsville, those vessels
Numbered ,. salute.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
OCEAN LINERS SALUTE DEWEY.
saale, With Julia Princess Cantacuzene on
Board, One OF Them,

Board, one OF Thefuf
4 All day tngs, sailb6ats and bxeuFsioil
: steamers caiar iir hehf The Olympia
| and fook d look at her Everybody who
| asked was permitted to come ON board.
! The North German Lloyd steamer
' Saale, outward-bOund with the Prince
and Princess Caataruzesle thee GraiItj
: ea boani btssed close to the Olympia.
IAe Smiles passengers crowded to the
Fails. Admiral Dewey responded TO
waving pocket handkerchiefs by lift
ing his cap several timas Tbs saale' s
| band played tht star Spangled Ban
aef; and the Olympia dipped her flag
The Cunarder Crania passed out half
an hour afterward. She fired seventeen
signal bombs. Admiral Dewey directed
the Olympia band to play God Save
the Qut.pn,''
The admiral about > b'clock returned
Sir Thomas 1.iptOn's visit. Lieutenant
BFhmby anu the admiraIs son. George
Vi. Dewey. were with him. Sir Thorn
as met the admiral at the starboard
gangway with his friends, ana the eh-
tire party went 10 the after cabin,
where the health of the admiral. the
Shamrock. and of course the Columbia.
were drunk with enthusiasm. The ad-
miral remained on board for nearly
half an hour and then started for his
ship. The Erin's crew began to cheer.
and as his launch drew away the entire
ships company. guests, officers, crew,
servants. Cingalese and allied by
Sir Thomas with hip. hip. hip'-gave
three hearty cheers, the kind the ad-
nliral heard from the British warships
In Manila bay. Admiral waved his
gold bound cap like Il school boy as
he stood on the rail of his white launch.
The unexpected arrival of the Olym-
pia for time completely upset the
elaborate plans of the reception COM
mittee. Before proceeding further in
the arrangements for the reception in
Deweys honor il was decided TO con-
suit rhe admiral. After Il haSty meet
Ing in the city hall the subcommittee
Of the reception committee visited the
warship and talked over the plans with
the admiral. When the programme was
explained to him Admiral Dewey said
II was very satisfactory. and that he
would remain aboard the Olympia un-
I'll Friday morning. and then would re-
coive the official visit of Mayor Van
Wyck.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
The Kind of n Piece 1t Was.

One evening at a social function
where Sarasate was among the guests.
n young viOlinist had the bad taste to
play one of Sarasate's compositions
with variations OF his own creation
The latter We're inappropriate and in
artistic and Jared upon the ears of all
The performer ended his work and
made his way TO Sarasate. doubtless
expecting a word Of recognition or
praise. Sarasate said nothing. and the
player finally asked, Il hope you recog-
nize that pieceT
Certainly" Sarasate promptly re-
piled; ''it was piece of impudence."-
San Francisco Argonaut.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
SUN HAS MORE TROUBLE.
It's Non-Union Printers Strike, Allesin:
Bad Faith.


New York, Sept. PA number OF
the non-uniOn compositors who took
the places of the locked-out printers on
The sun struck last night. They COM
plain that they have been unjustly
treated and that the management of
that paper has not kept the agreement
made with them at the time they were
employed. According TO the story told
by one of the strikers they We're to re-
ceive 30 cents per 1000 ems, which is
the union wage scale.
They have received this. but from
eight to ten correctorS have been en-
Tloyed, and their wages of 60 cents
per hour have been deducted from the
earnings of the cOmpositOrs. Charles :.
Hogan. a member of typographical un-
ion No. 6, went UP into The Sun COM
posing room last night and induced the
men to leave. Hogan said that thirty
eight out of the regular for of nine
ty-four men left their wOr
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
RELIGIOUS BODIES MEET
Conventions at Washington, Boston and
Chicago.

Chicago.
Washington, Sept. 27.-One hun
dred and twenty-five delegates, repre-
senting Fresbyterians throughout the
world, assemble in first session of
the. pan-Pres byterian Alliance. The
sessions will last 10 days. The first
session was devotional. This after
noon the first business meeting was
held.
Boston. Sept. 27.-1n the interna-
tional Congregational council a reso-
luton expressing sympathy with the
desires of the railroad workers for a
reduction of Sunday travel was
adopted. Several papers were read.
Chicago, Sept. 27.-Delegates t. a
mass convention of the Young Peo-
Piles Christian Temperance union
from 20 states met here today. 1t is
expected it will result in the consoli-
dation of the Young Peoples Temper
ance organizations of the country into
one body.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
An Eye Easily blinded.

Here is a funny little story from far
away Ceylon. \ tea planter who had
a glass eye was desirous of going away
with friend, but he knew that as soon
as the natives who were at work on
the plantation heard that he had gone
they would not do stroke of work.
How was he TO get off? That was the
question. After much thought an idea
struck him. Going up to the men, he
addressed them thus:
although I myself will be absent,
yet / shall leave one of my eyes TO see
that yOu do your work"
And much TO the surprise and be-
wilderment of the natives he took out
the glass eye and placed it on the
stump OF Il tree and left. For some
time the men worked like beavers,
now and then casting furtive glances
a the eye TO see if it was still watch
ing. but at last one of them, seizing his
tin. in which he carried his food, ap-
preached the tree and gently placed it
over the eye. AS soon as they were
not being watched they all lay down
and slept peacefully until sunset.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
THEY WANT TO SEE DEWEY.
Committees from Western Cities Who De-
sire to Entertain Him.

committees from Western Cities Who De-
sire to Entertain Him.
New York. Sept. %. Mayor Van
Wyck yesterday consented to allow
Chicago TO present TO Admiral Dewey
while he is in this city an invitation
TO visit Chicago. Those in charge of
the Dewey celebration had given it out
that this would not be permitted Chi
cago was Informed that no such pro-
ceeding would be allowed. So WAS
Cincinnati and half dozen other places.
All Were notified that New York would
require all of the admiral'S time while
lie is here. Despite this Mayor Van
WyCk has promised to arrange for Il
meeting with the admiral on Sunday.
Three Oaks. Mich. has n representa-
tive here seeking recognition from the
admiral. The residents of Three Oaks
raised $1.132 and bought from the
Maine monument committee Il cannon
which Admiral Dewey had sent to the
committee as IL personal contribution
toward Il testimonial 10 the dead of the
Maine. Edward X. Warren. chairman
of Il special committee. hopes To get an
opportunity TO invite the admiral to
Three Oaks TO, attend the unveiling of
the Dewey cannon. He has IL formal
invitation inscribed on silk flag.
which he will hand to the admiral if
lac has better luck than the local COM
mittee expects him to have
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
CONFESSION OF AN ERRING ONE.
Made After He Had Perjured Himself Il
the Matter.


Golden. Ills. Sept. PA confession
has been received here made by Rev
w. w. Williams. pastor of the Baptist
church of Nashville, Ills, in which he
admits serious charges Of misconduct
during a recent visit TO this city. Some
time ago the rumor was current ON
the streets. and finally the Baptist min
listers in this vicinity wrote Williams
to come and clear the matter up. He
appeared last week and an investiga-
ton was made.
At that time no evidence was found
against him and he voluntarily went
before Il notary public and swore that
the charges We're false. The next day
after he left for Nashville letters and
notes from him to n Golden acquain-
tance We're brought forward which
proved his guilt. When confronted
by this evidence he confessed. and in Il
letter received here says that he has
confessed his sins to his church in
Nashville and sent in his resignation.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Strike of Mine Firemen.

Springfield. Ills. Sept. 2I.-State
President John NJ. Hunter. of the Unit
ed Mine Workers. returned yesterday
from Danville. where he went TO at
tempt to adjust the difficulties between
the striking mine firemen of that dis
trict and the operators. President Hun
ter says the mine engineers. who are
members of the United Miners union.
say they will hoist coal anyhow. if the
operators procure firemen who are
members of the miners union.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
REEVES MEN IN CONFERENCE.
Feeling the Situation with Reference to
His Candidacy.

Springfield, Ills. Sept. PA large
number of Republican politicians are
here to attend Il conference called by
the friends of Representative Walter
Reeves. to feel the situation in regard
to his gubernatorialc candidacy. Friends
of Governor Tanner also called here.
and friends of other candidates are ap-
pearing. Representative Reeves forces
are in charge of United States Marshal
Hitch. Reeves arrived yesterday
morning and opened headquarters.
Richard Yates. of Morgan county. also
n candidate for governor. is on the
ground. w. u. Cochran will arrive to-
day. Senator o. +. Berry and Speaker
l.. Y. Sherman. friends of Governor
Tanner. arrived yesterday. and Repre-
sentative 4. j. Hopkins is expected.
Each one hopes to he the reSiduary
legatee in case Tanners nomination is
unavailable. There Will be no formal
meeting.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
KEENER THAN MANKIND.
illusions That Deceive Men Have No
Eject Upon Animals.

Its n singular fact" said n man in
the show business, that illusions, as
we call 'em, don't fool animals. I've
.cen that proved over and over again
A few years ago | had what is known
as the Mystic Maze at the Nashville
exposition. II was simply small room
filed with mirrors, so arranged that
you seemed to be in n narrow corridor,
full of turns 1t was very puzzling,
and l used to get lost in it myself, but
it never bothered my dog n moments
He would run through it from end to
end at full speed and never bump
against mirror.
81 saw something on the same line
in Frisco not long ago. a friend of
mine had an illusion called The
Haunted SWING You get in what
seems to be an ordinary swing, hung in
the center of a good sized room, and the
thing begins to move. 1t goes back
and forth and finally clear over the top
that is to say, it seems to. What
really turns around is the room itself.
The swing stands perfectly still. 1t is
q good illusion, and when the room Is
revolved rapidly there never was
man who could keep his head in the
swing 1t seems as If he must certain
ly pitch out, and if the motion is kept
up he gets deathly sick. But pet cat
belonging to my friend used to lie on
the edge of the seat and never turn
hair, no matter how fast the thing was
worked.
"The elder Hermann told me that
animals were never deceived by false
table legs, built up with looking glass
es and used in stage tricks. They al
ways passed around on the other side.
/ guess they must see better, somehow,
than men."-New Orleans Tiimes-Dem-
ocrat.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27

we knew that we would arrive be-
fore Thursday unless we moderated
our speed or went somewhere out of
our course But the consid-
Grafton that really. decided us to come
into port was to give Captain Iamber-
ton II chance to clean up the ship be-
fore voyage up the harbor. Captain
Ianberton and | are very proud of
the Olympia and we wanted enough
time at our anchorage to rub her down
and make her look spick and span.'
Feels Almost sad Over the Welcome,
at almost saddens me-" he said. ITO
zee what my people are doing for me.
The pride and qualification is immense.
and | cannot express the appreciation
l feel. | didn't know didn't really
perccive-until this morning the splen-
did welcome that my countrymen are
giving me" The admiral stroked the
head of II tawny- haired dog. Chow
dog of Chinese breed. Bob, here he
said, lis not well. He yearnS to be
ashore. He is sick TO get little grass
and to Scamper around. l feel n good
deal that way myself. | am mighty
glad To get home. 1t isn't good for a
man any more than a dog TO live on
shipboard for twenty-three months"
How the Admiral Is Looking.
The admiral said that he felt tired.
but he did not look so. His complex
ion is n clear bronze. his hazel eyes
bright. his bearing brisk and rather
jaunty. Some deep lines are under his
eyes and around his mouth. but his
voice is singularly clear and pleasant.
The admirafS whole presence is that
of a man in his fullest powers. His
manner is gentle and kind. but he il
exceedingly wary and did not permit
himself to wander off into politics or
Ia utter those positive views he no
doubt holds about the Philippines AMI
American affairs there. He said: Il
cannot stand for any Interview giving
my opinions on political subjects and
the Philippines. / disown any views
aScribcd To me on those subjects
The admiraIS first business Was 10
send an officer ashore with teIegrams
for the navy department. Mayor Van
Wyck and General ButtertieId. an
uouncing the arrival. He then spent
most OF the morning in looking over
newspapers and receiving reporters.
He was just finishing a midday break
fast when Sir Thomas Upton called
ON him. With Sir Thomas We're DR.
Mackay and other visiting English
men.
Il suppose YOU have come for the
tea said Admiral Dewey, referring
TO Sir Thomas gift of five pounds OF
tea TO each man on the ship while he
was at Colombo. No. you're welcome
10 that if anybody can drink it, re-
Piled Sir Thomas.
The admiral and the owner of the
cup challenger had a fifteen-minute
talk. As Sir Thomas and his friends
left the Olympia Il half hundred Of the
ships crew forward cheered the bar
onet.
Il couldn't stop en-" cried out Ad-
miral Dewey. waving his hand at Sir
Thomas Upton. They hadn't any or
derS To do that"
Admiral Dewey then had n success
sion of notable callers. Rear Admiral
sampson. with Captain Chadwick. his
chief of STAFF. and Lieutenant Com
nander WinslOw. his flag lieutenant,
came on the Dolphin. Soon after Rear
Admiral Sampson had gone Rear Adj
miral Philip VOyaEed down the bay in
the Narkeeta and paid an official call.
attended by Commander ]. u. ], Kel-
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Will Invite Dewev to MiIuaukee.

Milwaukee, Sept. 2T.-zHenry C.
Payne left for New York yesterday for
the purpose of extending an invita-
tion adopted by the common council
of Milwaukee to Admiral Dewey to
visit Milwaukee at the same time Pres
ident Mckinley will be here. Payne
will meet the admiral in a chartered
steamer.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Strike No. 1of the series.

Milwaukee. Sept. 21.-The first of
series of strikes which is expected to
involve the working iron moulders in
the city took place yesterday at the
Filler IL Stowell foundry. The main
grievance is a demand on the part of
the moulders that all grievances be-
tween the employees and employers
shall be settled by committee of uE-
ion
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Place for senator Busse.

Springfield. Ills. Sept. 27.-At Il
meeting of the state board of agricul-
ture yesterday Senator Fred Busse
was elected to ill n vancacy in the
board frcm the Fifth district.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
New Honors for Henderson.

Detroit, Sept. %. Congressman
David B. Henderson of Iowa, mem Der
of the Army of the Tennessee, was
elected honorary member of the Army
of the Cum berland and vice president
for Iowa.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
4 Simple Fire Extineuisher.

In German varnish factories an easy
way to extinguish burning pan Of oil
has been found in the use of a fine
meshed wire net As soon as this COW
ers the burning surface the iron wires
conduct off the heat so rapidly that the
gases can no longer fame. 1t is the
principle of the Davy safety lamp and
might be employed in various ways to
extinguish burning gases
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
PERISH IN A FARM HOUSE
Two Boys and a Man Bum to Death in
Indiana.

Buckskin. Ind. Sept. 24.-Michael
Whites farmhouse burned His sons,
aged and II, aud a farm hand named
Grice Perished.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
cnn-Presbyterian Council.

Washington, Sept. %. - Presbyter-
ians from all over the world have ar
rived here to attend the Pan-Presby-
tprian council which opens its sittings
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
church today. Upwards of 400 dele
gates are expected to be in attendance
upon this, the seventeenth general
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
CRUISER CHICAGO RETURNS
Great Demonstration Attends Its Arrival
at New York Today.

New York. Sept 27.-The cruiser
Chicago, bringing Rear Admiral How
ison, commander of the South Allan
tic squadron, arrived this morning
after "a long cruise on the west coast
of Africa. On her arrival the Chicago
was greeted with a great demonstra-
tion, the blowing of steam whistles,
etc.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Scores on the Ball Field.

Chicago. Sept. %. Following are
yesterdays League base ball scores: {:
At ST. Louis-Cleveland 3, st. Louis
D.. 10: at Chicago-Pittsburg >, Chicago
o; Second gameD Pittsburg IL. Chicago
@: at BroOklyn-Wpr grounds
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Silver Spray Is stiil missing.

Duluth AIinn. Sept. 2T.-Nesselmen
here looked in vain yesterday for the
arrival of the steamer Silver Spray,
that was reported taken from HOugh-
ton Monday by Captain Purdy and the
en|ineer.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Burned to Death in a Hotel Fire.

Merrill, Wis, Sept. %. About =
o'clock yesteray morning fire was dis
covered in the Wisconsin House and
before assistance could, be rendered
one of the boarders. John Walter, was
burned to death. The fire loss was
about 50 900
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Isa National Welcome.

New York. Sept. 27-The parade in
honor of Admiral Dewey will be n ma
tional affair. for troops will be in line
from many of the states. well di-tri
butcd aS TO section all over the coun
try.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
State EquaIizrI rIion I;oard.

Springfield. Ills. Sept. 2I.-The state
board of equalization met yesterday
morning and adjourned until next
Tuesday. owing 10 the failure of four
teen counties to report to the state
auditor statements OF local assess
ments. The clerks were ordered TO
write and call for returns promptly.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
AmerIcans to HeIp Boers.

London, Sept. 27.-Says Johan-
nesburg dispatch: '.An American
named Blake is enlisting 500 Ameri-
cans to assist the B5ers." The war
office has given orders indicating an
early dispatch of army corps to the
Cane.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Ch1d Born on a Street Car.

Chicago. Sept %. \ south bound
Cottage Grove avenue cable car was
the birthplace of a bouncing baby boy
at 11:1o O'Clock yesterday. The moth
er. Mrs. Carl Schoper. was on her way
to Michael Reese hospital when the
~-ent occurred.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Princess Sails for Her Russian Home.

New York, Sept. 21.-The Prince and
Princess CantacuZene arrived here
yesterday from Newport on the yacht
Nareda. They went at once aboard
the North German LLOYD steamship
Saale, on which they will start for
Russia. the home of the prince.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Bryan's Campaign in Kentucky.

Owensboro. Ky, Sept. 27.-National
Committeeman WoodSon is in receipt
of telegram from W. J. Bryan, au-
thorizing him to make appointments
for him to speak in Kentucky Oct. 1G,
IL and Is
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27

There is Biblical proof of the fact
that gloves have been worn 5000
years The first mention of them is
made in the book of Ruth
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
WHY HE BEAT THE SCHEDULE.

a"eeu finance TO Clean Up the Ship
Calls of NotabIes.
Abiding TO his arrival two days
ahead of The time he was expected Ad-
inIr"I Dewey said: Il am sorry that
am ahead of the schedule. The
olympia has been sIeaming at the uni
form rate Of 10 knots an hour since
we LEFT Gibraltar. Several days ago
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27

sensation by decrarf,.. that 'he young
woman in the case was L. ms we
while she testified that she drrieu
him in Lacrosse Ave years ago. s1.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27

ley. DIR. Sanborn. of the port physi.
clans staff. visited the Olympia and
looked at her papers. Eleven of the
crew of 80 men have typheid fevef,
Some of the cases are ecaRvate-cent and
all of them are OF 4 mild tyDe.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
More Revolution for Venezuela.

Caracas. Sept. 27.-General Manuel
GuZman Alvarez. governor of the prov
ince of Bermudez. has revOlted against
the Venezuelan government.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Another Git from Helen Gould.

New York. Sept. 27.-Miss Helen
Gouid has given $3.50 toward the
Dewey home fund.
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27
Ean c1aire Sword F.gh,er Aeauit.ed

Eau Claire. Wis. Sept 27.-John Ma
gIlire. who had the sword duel with
Photographed Thompson last week,
was tried by jury for assault and
battery in the municipal court Ma
guire was acquitted He caused a
Rock Island Argus., 1899-09-27

Trust not to appearances, but
put your faith in Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which never disapPoints. 1t is the
best medicine money can buy.