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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-14
Reduced to ths Ranks.

Different ideas exist in England
from those prevalent in Germany with
regard to the attitude to be adopted by
soldiers toward escaping prisoners
Whereas Emperor William some time
ago aroused much unpleasant com
ment by promoting a corporal who
had shot at and killed in q crowded
street an escaping prisoner, at Wool.
rich a sergeant and n corporal have
just been reduced to the ranks and
sentenced to a months imprisonment
for having discharged their carbines.
without injury to anybody. in public
thoroughfare at n dcserter who had
broken away from them.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-14
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

In cooking, new flour is not as good
as old. 1t docs not thcken as well
and as fast.
Wounds from Rusty Nails.-DiT
fat salt pork into turpentinc and
bind on to the wound.
Mrs. Browning's Silver Polish
Use prepared chalk and enough cider
vinegar to moisten the chalk. Apply
with soft cloth.
To Clean Woodwork.-Saturate a
cloth in kerosene and rub the surface,
rinse with soft, warm water, and rub
dry with soft cotton cloth.
To Restore Scratched Furniture
Mix together linseed oil and turpen-
tine using three parts of oil to one of
turpentine. Apply with soft cotton
cloth.
Whitewash for Cellars.-Take 2 OF.
of carbolic acid to l gallon OF white
wash. This will remove any disagree
able odor. or impurities in the atmos-
phere.
Silver Polish.-Take one pint Of
rain water, l ounce of ammonia and
II ounces of prepared chalk. Put in
a bottle and keep we'll corked. Shake
before using.
To Clean Brass Kettles.-Put one
half cup vinegar in the kettle and
when hot add same quantity of salt
and rub with wooden cloth, rinse with
clear water and dry thoroughly before
storing.
Gloss Starch.-To give high gloss to
shirt collars and cuffs, add little dis.
solved gum arabic to the starch. A
bottle of this should be kept with the
laundry supplies. Prepare by pouring
an ounce of boiling water over two
ounces white gum arabic, add a tea
spoonful powdered borax and bottle
before it gets quite cold. One table
spoon of this added to quart of starch
give nice gloss.
When heated on frying pan pure
butter has very pleasant odor. While
melting there is more or less OF sput-
tering noise, which is caused by the
water which is left in the butter after
washing. The brown crust that forms
on the bottom of the pan is toasted
casein. Oleomargine heated under
the same condition becomes dark, not
brown, and when heated it gives off
steam that smells of tallow. 1t makes
no noise while melting, and boils
quickly.
An excellent drink for anyone suffer
ing from a hard cold, or even the cough
that comes from grip, is flaxseed
lemon. 1t is simply made. Take
four tablespoonfuls of fiaxseed and
over them pour quart of boiling wa
ter. Let this steep for three hours,
when the top should be poured off
leaving the flaxseed in the bottom OF
the pitcher. If the liquid is too thick,
it can be thinned little with cold wa.
ter. Add the juice of two lemons, and
sugar to taste. 1t is very pleasant
drink and it loosens the cold.
How to Avoid Shrinking Underwear.
No greater personal discomfort can
be borne than the wearing of under
wear which is hardened and drawn
up in washing. Yet ii care be given
the work the trouble may be pre-
vented. Impure soap and too hot
water is responsible for much of the
ruin wrought in washing wooden and
silk goods. When ready to begin, fill
q tub full of warm water, in which
dissolve fourth of bar of Ivory
soap; wash the articles through it,
rinse and squeeze, but do not wiring.
Hang on the line, while still damp
press with q hot iron. BY thus wash.
ing the garments will remain soft and
white.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-04-14

0tSt1n city
feminine or
gans fully
protected by
the armor of
health. That
Is her best de-
tense against
Death at the
ii N c tn at
Death comes
closest to her
the time
when she
becomes q
mother.
DR. pieYcN'a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23

manded tnat MERCER be recalled Ev,-
IDENTIFY he hoped the tribunal would
support him in refusing to explain how
he got copy of letter which was of
later date than his incumbency at the
ministry Of war.
Grave Violation of Law Confessed.
But Labori was not to be denied.
He insisted that Mercier should give
some explanation. Then, after hesitat-
ing, Mercier declared that he would
assume all the responsibility attach
ing to his possession of the document
This, as Labori intended it should be,
was a demonstration of communica-
tion by the general staff of part, at
least, of the secret dossier to an or
binary soldier, such as Mercier became
Immediately on leaving the ministry of
war. When Labori had attained his
object and forced confession of grave
violation of law on the part of General
Mercier, he gave a smile of grim satis-
faction and then added significantly:
81 shall have other questions to put to
General Mercier."
General Mercier, as the result of this
admission and with the additional
charge of communicating secret docu-
ments to the court martial of 1894, Is
liable to arrest at any moment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
THIS LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE.
Transyaal Replies to England's Proposals
and Prepares for War.

Capetown, Aug. 23.-Although a
cabled summary of the counter propo-
sails of the Transvaal to Great Britain
is Incomplete, it undoubtedly gives
the general lines accurately. Every
train is bringing fresh recruits. 1t is
rumored 800 Beers have formed a
laager on the border.
London, Aug. 23.-The government
has received the text of the Trans
vaal reply to the British proposals.
Until it is determined what course to
pursue, the contents will not be di-
vulged-
Birmingham, Eng, Aug. ga
firm in this place has received an or
der for IA, 600. 600 Mauser cartridges
for urgent delivery at an unknown
point in South Africa. 1t is said
Beers alone use Mauser rifles in that
territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23

defense into an active, living thing
NJ. Demange is conciliatory. He has
always seemed to fear to tread on the
military corn. Labori is a gladiator
and always speaks to touch his foe to
the quick. Let there be the slightest
opening in his opponents defense and
he thrusts home. Yesterday when NJ.
Demange found nothing to ask wit
ness NJ. Labori's quick eye had discov-
cred weak spots and he came forward
with searching questions. He opened
with an eloquent speech in reply to
the congratulations of General Jouaust.
and the audience could have listened
for an hour to him.
Generals Exchange Anxious Chances
Generals Roget. Billot. Mercier and
Boisdeffre, with the other military wit
nesses, gave one another anxious
glances and put their heads together
to exchange obviously disagreeable
impressions as Labori piled the smaller
military fry, who occupied the witness
stand successfully yesterday. with dis
concerting questions, Labori cornered
Mercier on the Schneider letter. which
the latter had used in evidence and
which Colonel Schneider had repudi-
ated as a forgery. The general was
SURPRISED when Labori suddenly de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
REPLY is NOT DEFINITE.
The One Sent by Kruger to Chamberlain
Alleged Contents.

Pretoria, Aug. ,23.-It is learned on
the highest authority that no definite
reply has been sent to the proposal of
the British secretary of state for the
colonies to subshit to a joint com
mission of inquiry the effect upon the
outlanders of the recent franchise re-
forms. The precise situation is that, as
result-of the pour parlers, COM
munication was dispatched Monday to
Sir Alfred Miner, British high COM
missioner in South Africa and COVER
nor of Cape Colony, which embodies
certain alternative proposals. For vari-
Gus reasons these are kept strictly con-
fidential, but it is believed that they
will admit of the conclusion of modus
vivendi.
1t is understood from uno dicial
sources of information that the alter
native proposals of the TransvaaI gov
ernment are for a five years franchise
and a one-fifth representation of the
uitlanders in the first raad, provided
the imperial government does not fur
ther interfere in the internal affairs of
the Transvaal. Official circles at pres
ent regard the situation as tending to
imDrOye
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
scores On the n,anond.

Chicago. Aug. 23.-Followinga are yes
terday's League base ball scores: AT St.
Louis-Chicago 1. St Louis 5; at New
York-Philadelphia Is. New York 2; at
Boston-Brooklyn 5, Boston 2; at Lou
isville-Cleveland 6. Louisville Is; at
Observation-Disclosures 1, Cincinnati 2
eleven innings; (second game) Pitts
burg 4. Cincinnati 4; at Baltimore
Washington 3. Baltimore Is: (second
game) Washington 5. Baltimore 6.
Western League: At Minneapolis
Buffalo 4. Minneapolis 9; at Milwaukee
Detroit IL, Milwaukee 4; at st. Paul
Grand Rapids ]. ST. Paul 5; at Kan
sas City-Indianapolis 4. Kansas City 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
WHY LAJoUx Is NOT PRESENT.
Looks Like He Might he Too Good a Wit
ness for Dreyfus.

ness for Dreyfus.
Another series of questions put by
NJ Labori concerned Lajoux, a spy for
merly in the service of the French war
Office, but packed of to South America,
according to various witnesses, because
he proved a swindler. Labori asked
how it was, If that were SO. that La
jouX was still receiving monthly pay
ments. Commandant Rollin, complete
ly taken back. replied that a cessation
of payments was under consideration
The impression conveyed by Labori's
questions and the replies given was
that Lajoux was being paid by the war
Office to keep out of the way in the in
terests of Esterhazy, whom Lajoux-
In a letter read in court Offering revela-
tions in the Dreyfus affairs-indicated
as the real traitor. NJ. Labori's cross
examination in this matter, therefore,
was distinct advantage to the ac-
cused.
Labori announced that he intended
to call several witnesses who had made
depositions during his absence This
means that Mercier. Roget and others
will be put to the test of a severe cross
examination. To his friends M. Labori
has expressed himself confident of be-
ing able to tear to pieces the evidence
these generals have given so confident
ly before a sympathetic tribunal
Captain Dreyfu9 pursued the attitude
he took up Monday, and replied to the
statements of hostile witnesses with
arguments and The presentation of
counter facts, only once giving way TO
his feelings and offering a cry of pro-
test. This was at the conclusion of
Colonel Bertin's deposition, when with
broken voice the accused declared his
love of France and the army. Yes"
he cried, 81 love France and 1 love my
country, but il is with sentiments diff
ferent from those animating them who
come here today to testify against me-"
NJ. Labori. If anything, was better
after his eXertions than before them.
The excitemeit under which he labored
seemed to act as a stimulant. although
many friends noticing his flushed face
feared there might be relapse. So far
from this being the case. however. he
was able to go for drive with his wife
in an autO-car yesterday afternoon.
and on his return he held quite a re-
ception. afterward spending the time
until dinner in going over yesterdays 5
evidence.
Hamburg Aug. 23.-The Hamburg
ische Correspondent. discussing the as
sertion that Germany should publish
certain documents proving the inno-
cence of DreyfuS, says: The answer
to this is that documents of this ma
ture cannot be produced for the simple
reason that Germany never had any
thing to do with Captain Dreyfus."
Paris, Aug. 23.-Colonel Schneider.
the Austrian military attache. has ar
rived at his embassy here. The Of
ficials of the embassy declare the at
tache will say nothing regarding the
letter incident until the Dreyfus court
martial is concluded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Drink Grain-O

After you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is not a
medicine, but doctors order it. be-
cause it is healthful, invigorating and
appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and taste like the finest grades
of coffee and costs about one-fourth
as much. Children like it and thrive
on it, because it is a genuine food
drink containing nothing but nour-
ishment. Ask your grocer for
Grain-O, the new food drink. 15 and
. cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Atkinson Is aPuncher.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 23.-Harry NJ. At
kinson, president of the Georgia Elec-
trio Light company and secretary of
the Collins Belt street railway. and
Councilman w 9. Thompson came to
blows on the street here last evening.
as the result of business quarrel. Only
a few blows were struck, and these
were landed by Atkinson on Thomp-
sons face. Thompson was knocked to
the ground and his face is badly
bruised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Case OF Mrs. Todd.

Washington, Aug. 23.-Commissioner
of immigration Powderly has finally
decided the case of Mrs. l.. NJ. Todd, a
British subject, who is now in the San
Francisco pesthouse suffering with lep-
rosy. The commissioner directs that
she be sent back to the Hawaiian Isl
ands and confined in the leper colony
there. Inspectors have recently re-
ported it as their belief that colony
of lepers exists in the northern part of
Washington
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Says Trusts Are the Issue.

Des Moines. Ia, Aug. 23.-Chairman
A. w. c. Weeks, of the ''middle-of-the-
road Populists, was here arranging for
the state convention of the party Aug.
80. Weeks said: Trusts are the i'm
portant issue of this campaign-trusts
and the war. Neither the Republican
nor Democratic parties has said what
they would do with the Philippines.
We will. We will denounce trusts so
you can understand what il means"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
..skin the Goat, Is Free.

Dublin. Aug. 23.-Earl Cadigan, lord
lieutenant of Ireland, yesterday signed
the expected order releasing from
marlborough Jail James Fitzharris.
alias Skin the Goat" one of the
Phoenix Park assassins. An order of
release was also signed in the case OF
Laurence O'Hanlon, who tried to muir
der jurymen engaged in the trial of
murder cases in November, 1882. FitZ-
harris and O'Hanlon left the Jail last
evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Comforting with the "Big Four

Cincinnati, Aug. 23.-President Ar
tur, of the locomotive engineers, and the
grievance committee of the brother
hood were in secret conference with
officials of the big Four" railway yes
terday and will confer again today.
The meeting and its specific purpose are
kept strictly secret. 1t is believed that
all differences will be satisfactorily ad-
iIrcfad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Es,erbazv Insulted in London.

London, Aug. 23.-Commandant
Comte Ferdinand Walsin EsterhaZy
was recognized yesterday while walk
ing along Oxford street, London. and
was soon surrounded bya crowd of peo-
pie. who hissed and groaned. Ester
hazy was unable to find refuge in a cab
until the police had dispersed the peo-
nile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
declares for Re,oIutionl.t..

Cape Haytien, Aug. % Gen. Tor
res, of Santo Domingo. has declared
for the revolutionists. 1t is reported
has done likewise. The
British cruiser Prosperine has arrived
from Santo Domingo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
THE NAME Is CHANGED.
U. v. U. to BE known as Union Battle
men Henceforth.

men HenceIOTtH.
Des Moines, Aug. 23.-The national
encampment Union Veterans union,
reelected the present officers today.
Mrs. Addie b. johnson, of Fremont,
Ohio, president of the Women's Re-
lief union, delivered her annual re-
port, showing that the order had
doubled in mem bership the past year.
The name of the order was changed
to the Order of Union Battlemen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Reeds Letter Is Brief

Augusta, Me-, Aug. 23.-Representa-
tive Thomas B. Reeds letter of resig-
nation of his seat in the national house
is published and is as follows: 81 here
by resign the position of member of
congress from the First district of
Maine, to take effect on this date (Sept.
II
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Fake Internal Machines. $.

Rennes. Aug. 23.-Two supposed in
fernal machines were sent to Maitre
Iabori yesterday and by him given to
the police 1t was given out later by
the officials that the contents of the
machines were filthy, but not danger
GUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Illinois omcer Dead.

Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 23.-Law-
renee ID. Taylor. of the Sd Illinois vol
unteers. is dead at the hospital, where
he has been for some time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23

Washington. Aug. 23.-John A Lo
gan, Jr, will go to the Philippines witt
the Th;rty-third volunteer infantry
enlisted at San Antonio, Tex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
NOMINATED a CoMPLErE TICKET.
Union Reformers, of Ohio, Conclude to
Ignore Mayor Jones.

Columbus, o., Aug. 23.-The Union
Reform party yesterday nominated the
following state ticket: Governor, Seth
II. Ellis, of Warren county; lieutenant
governor. G. w. Seelye. of Wayne; audi
tor. Frank s. Montgomery, of Frank
lin; judge supreme court. A. r. McIn-
tyre, ok OK; attorney general. Thom-
as Barthai.. of Hamilton; board of
public works, A A. Weaver, of Put
nam.
There were about 400 delegates, repre-
senting all but three or four of the
eighty-eight counties in the state, ac-
cording to the report of the committee
on credentials. j. w. Sharp, of Rich
land county. a straight Union Reform
ist, was made permanent chairman. 1t
became evident very soon after the
opening of the convention that the fac
ton which favored the Endorsement OF
Mayor Jones, of Toledo, for governor,
a desperate attempt to turn the con-
vention into farce. but without sue
cess.
On the first ballot for governor May
or Jones. whose name had been pre-
ssnted, received only 26 votes out of
a total of 562. The platform adopted
contains but a single plank, Direct
legislation under the system kAown as
the initiative and referendum Seth
w. Ellis. the nominee for governor, is
a well-known farmer. prominent in the
state and national grange G. w. See
lye, his running mate. is professor OF
Greek in Wooster university.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
THEY DIED IN A VACANT LOT.
Bodies of Missing New York Coupt
Found.

New York. Aug. 23.-The bodies #
John Laudauer, aged 25. and jose
phine Engel. aged II, who disap-
peared a week ago Sunday, were
found in a vacant lot in the upper
part of the city. Laudauer, who was
married, evidently killed the girl and
himself He left a note for his wife,
expressing regret for what he was
going to do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
-as Fiagus. zI Oporro

Madrid, Aug 23-Four additional
acute cases of the bubonic plague have
been reported at Oporto- The streets
of that city are now patroiled and the
town is completely isolated
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23

Necessity knows no law" 1t is a
law of nature that the blood must be
kept pure, and Hoods Sarsaparilla
does it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23

Rennes. Aug. %. - Yesterday was
Maitre Labori's day at the Lycee.
where Captain Alfred Dreyfus is stand
ing trial on charge of treason. Labori
was the central figure of the scene. His
mere presence brought brightness into
the court room and fresh light into the
proceedings. Mime. Labori was also
present. Labori did what people had
expected. He galvanized the dormant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
LADOR| IN COMMAND.
Fact That Puts New Life into the
Defense of Captain
Dreyfus.
LAWYER CUNNING FOR BIG GAME

Will Recall Mercier and Put Him on the
saridd1e-sleuth Who Found That II
Was Not Dreyfus but Esterhazy IL
Shipped Away-Mme. Labori in Court
fafernal Machines Sent to the Noted
French Advocate Are Fakes"
Rennes, Aug. 23.-Gen. Roget
brought with him to the Dreyfus trial
this morning a bulky envelope con-
tanning documents received from Es-
terhazy, now in London. The day
was consumed in hearing minor wit
nesses, and nothing whatever of a
sensational character was elected.
Comptroller Roy testified he had an
unfavorabl bic impression of Dreyfus,
but gave no facts to sustain it. Mai.
Drevill testified that Dreyfus could
have had access to the documents at
certain hours. Dreyfus replied he
could. but he didn't. In Esterhazy's
abse nee his evidence before the court of
cessation was read by Gems. Come and
Bois deffre. He replied to Esterhazy's
statement, denying the truth of such
parts of it as applied to them. Labori
questioned Come searchingly and
managed visibly to disconcert him.
Court adjourned for the day.
Rennes. Aug. 23.=The court martial
OF Captain Dreyfus opened again at the
Lycee at 6:30 this morning. Maitre
Labori and Nine. Labori were present.
Witness Dreviell deposed that Dreyfus
while with the general staff could have
access to documents unperceived dur
ing certain hours of the day. Captain
Dreyfus. replying. admitted that he was
present during these hours, but ex-
planned that hispresence was connected
with his duties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
Homes for Sale.

7-room house, modern, on Nineteenth
street. Observation-Disclosures. $500
street ........... 6 500
10room house modern, on Third avenue 800
s-room house on Twelfth street ......... 2,700
Groom hou sc on Twelfth street...... 800
7-room house on Seventh avenue. 2.6O0
Groom house on Eighteenth street,. $500
Modern house on Seventh avenue 49,. q. 500
Three room houses on Forty first street 4, 400
7-rOom house on FOrty-tirSt street loo
Modern house on Forty-thrd street. 1900
nearIyneS. n '. ... $500
Groom house, brick, on First avenue $500
mace. modern. '..a' 8 500
Broom house on Seventeenth street, new 5000
7-room house on Forty-first street, two
7-room house and Is lots on Ninth street. 1850
7-room house on Thirteenth avenue....... 2,6O0
7-room house on Thirteenth avenue....... 2,5O0
4-room house on Ninth avenue .......... 500
35-room hotel, furnished. 5000
-Four new houses. each -.--.-.-.... 1,2OO
Fine business property, J 9hirty-eighth
street. D ooo
Two 40-acre farms near Milan.
240 acre farm near Andalusia.
I.l00 acres south of Moline
Two good business lots on Third avenue
cheap.
Several fine lots in Black Hawk, Sturgeon,
Schnen and South Park additions on reasona-
BILE terms.
Park, Guyer's addition and Moline, for sale
cheap and on easy terms.
Real estate, fire and life insurance.
Much of the property that we have can be
OFF interest. Kansas, Nebraska and South Da-
kota improved farms for sale cheap. Small
farms in Rock Island county for sale or trade
Call or write,
HULL q CO.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23
President IT, BE at the 'Encampmen,.

Philadelphia, Aug 23.-The chairman
of the committee on invitation of the q.
A. r. encampment, which convenes
here Sept. 4, yesterday received Presi-
dent McKinley's acceptance of the in
vitation TO attend the reunion He will
arrive Sept 5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-23

The body of Sol Granahan. 1GJ
years old. who disappeared from Ran
dolph. Wis, was found in a mill pond
four miles from Grand Rapids, Wis.