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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18

matrix is hardened as soon as the seal
has been modelled. and when the con-
tents of the letter have been obtained
the envelope is closed and reseaied with
the dough mold.
When it is deemed unsafe to moisten
an envelope, it is cut open. The opera
tion is delicate one and to any but
an expert very difficult to perform prop
erly. One end of the envelope is held
firmly between two fiat pieces of wood,
the edge of the paper projecting about
the twentieth part of an inch. The e1-
pert passes the back of his knife rapidly
over the end. roughening and hattening
it, while an equally quick pass with the
razorlike edge cuts the envelope open.
When the contents are replaced, the
edges of the envelope are stuck together
with hairline of powerful gum, sub
mitted TO pressure for a few minutes,
and no one not in the secret would
guess what had been done.
So long as the flap and seal appear
intact the receiver is invariably salts
fed. Now and then suspicious CORE
spondents place sand. powder. hairs or
other minute objects inside the envelope
by way of test. but this does not trou-
BILE the expert little bit. He is ON the
lookout for that kind of dodge, so is
careful to open the envelope over a
large sheet of pure white paper. When
these ''tests'' fall out they are careful
~ collected and restored.
The officials in the detective depart
ment can tell some funny stories of
their own astuteness. When the charge
of tampering was made by the Irish
members, one of the Moderate party de-
Tended the government and declared
that he had satisfied himself by a series
of infallible tests that his correspond
ence was inviolate. He was blissfully
ignorant of the fact, however, that he
never received a letter that was net
previously overhauled by the authori
ties. -London Letter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
CUBAN EMOTION IS oUIETER.
Leaders Realize That They Are PowerIess
Against Uncle Sam.

Havana, May 1s.-Cuban emotion has
taken a swift turn toward moderation
All the political groups and the fifteen
daily newspapers of Havana realized
yesterday that cessation of wild talk
was desirable. Even the acrobatic
members of the late military assembly
went about soothing their excited fol-
lowers. The meetings OF the National
league last night. though largely at
tended, were orderly. all the speakers
advising calm reflection before any
movement is begun, lest violent Incl
dents might be precipitated by rash
ness. General Carlos Roloff, in the
course of an interview said: Nothing
serious will result from the wild words
of youth, and older men realize that il
would be impossible to maintain war
against the Americans. II is thorough
ly practical to return to work To OPP
pose the United States would mean de-
liberate suicide
Some of the Havana orators have
been representing the country districts
as seething with excitement and ready
for revolt. Yesterday Captain Stewart
Janney, of Baltimore. formerly of the
staff of Gomez, and Dwight Mallory, of
Baltimore, returned from a trip in the
eastern districts of the island, a large
part of which was taken on horseback.
They report that the country which
they traversed is quiet and entirely in
nocent of revolutionary sentiment. The
manifesto of General Gomez was read
yesterday by Governor General Brooke,
and the latter's forthcoming order on
the subject of payment of Cuban troops
was read by Gomez. Approvals were
exchanged.
An order will be issued today ap-
pointing Lieutenant Colonies w a.
Rafferty,, of the Second cavalry, and
Randall. of the Eighth infantry, and
Major Bisbee, of the First infantry, to
supervise the distribution of the SS,O00.-
coo to the Cuban troops. All Cuban ap-
pointments under former orders will be
revoked. Lieutenant Colonel Randall
Will be ordered to confer with the civil
governors of Havana and Matanzas.
Major Bisbee with the civil governor
of Pinar del Rio. and Lieutenant Col
onel Rafferty, with the civil governor OF
Santa Clara, in order to arrange dates
for the payment.
The principal change in the original
programme is that the arms are to be
turned over to the mayors of the cities,
the latter officials to be responsible.
When 500 or more are stored in one
place a Cuban ex-soldier will be en-
ployed as an armorer and paid by the
genera; government. The receipts or
the civil governors will be considered
evidence that the arms have been
turned in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
He EniIed TO Pass.

General Benjamin f. Butler was one
of a commission to examine young ap-
plicants for admission to the bar, and
before him came youth who failed
miserably on all that pertained to juris-
prudence, case law, civil law, sumptu-
airy law, unwritten law and due process
of law Finally Butler, who rather liked
the chap and wanted to see him
through, asked: what would you like
to be examined in? You have failed in
everything we have suggested.
The reply came, TRY me on the
statutes: I'm up ON them.
Butler shook his head solemnly. "My
young friend he said, "I'm afraid
you won't do. You may be ever so ia
miliar with the> statutes, but what is
to prevent fool legislature from re-
pealing all you know"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy.
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CAIIFOINIA FIG SYRUP Co. illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laxa
tive principles OF plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
overcome habitual constipation per
Ia, Tently- Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by n method
known to the CALIFoRSIA FIG SYEUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORR. ". 7.
For sale BY all Drugg:st5--Price SOC. PER bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
MOUNTAIN WARFARE.
The Sort That Is Now Confront.
ing Our Troops in the
Philippines.
REBELS ARE DRIVEN TO THE HILLS

Agulnaldo's Forces, However. Declared
Demoralized and Disiutecrated by the
Blows Lawton Has Been Dealing Them
More Difficult Now to Get Supplies to
the Troops. as the Line of Fighting Has
Left the Railway.
Marila, May IS, I1:25 a m.-Mator
Kobbe's column reached San Luis, eight
miles UP the Rio Grande, yesterday.
meeting with but slight opposition. one
man was wounded during a brush with
the rebels. At Gaybreak today the
Americans began a further advance to-
ward Candaba. about six miles up the
river heyond San Luis. The insurgents
along General MacArthur's frort evac-
uated their positions during the night
Washington, May 1s.-That the Fill
Pine insurgents are disintegrated and
demoralized is perfectly manifest from
press dispatches and the cable received
from General Otis yesterday. and which
dealt principally with the capture by
General Lawton of the rebel capital San
Isidro. with no loss to us and a loss of
less than fifty. dead and wounded. to the
insurgents. According to the dispatches
as interpreted at the war office Gem
eral Lawton, who was pushing the line
Of the rebel retreat along the Rio
Grande, has flung his advance, which,
at last advices was resting at San
Miguel. northward about twelve miles.
has taken San Isidro. the second insur-
gent capital, and when Otis dispatch
was sent was still pressing the enemy
nCrthward.
Will BE the Mountains or the Sea.
II will soon be the mountains or the
sea for the insurgents. As our troops
could be transported by sea to the
mouth OF the Agun ard new base of
operations established there. it would
be folly for them to take that course.
Scattered. demoralized and disheart-
ened. ii is almost certain they. in desper-
alton, Will retreat into the Businesses of
the mountains. where they would be
safe from pursuit and where they could
keep up a guerrilla warfare indefinitely
or until their leaders came to their
senses.
Rebels Show Some Adroitness.
At the beginning of the movement
which has resulted in the capture of
Calumpit and other towns. ending with
San Isidro. il was the purpose of Otis
to turn the enemy's position and crush
him between two columns. Although
UNSUCCESSFUL III IN TINS, the enemy 10
make good his escape. was compelled
to abandon his line Of retreat along the
railroad. and retire up the Rio Grande.
The insurgents by this move displayed
considerable adroitness in the art of
war. as il 40 1e IL incumbent upon the
Unite8iEsb troops to get their sup
Plies tO'ifne front along a new line. This
had been comparatively easy along the
lire of the railroad. which had been
repaired the troops advanced. The
change in the line of retreat of the reb-
els stopped Lawton's advance for sew
eraI days, il is presumed. as no move
ment until yesterday had been reported
since Friday.
Driving Them Into the Mountains.
East Of NorzaGaray is a wall of noun
tains extending to the sea. These
mountains run directly north on the
left flank of the rebel retreat along the
valley If the Rio Grande to about ten
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18


les, 16c per III; extra diaries. lac:
fresh packing stock, 1O@12c. Eggs
Fresh stock, 111Ac per dozen. Live
P9gItryTHrkeys' &c per ID; ehie es EMS
As per dozen. PotatGes-Common to
choice, SIW42c per bu. Sweet Potatoes
Illinois. s.. 5o92.75 per Dbl. Apples
Common to fancy. $4O0d5.50 per Dbl.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago. May Il.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day,
IS. eco; sales ranged at s3.25m3.75 for
pigs, S3.65G33.s5 for light, 50. 50@365 for
and $3.75@3.95 for heavy packing and
shipping lots. Cattle-Estimated re-
ceipts for the day, $4,000 quotations
E@ngsd g. good fh to choice TO ex d6
s4.4044.75 for fair TO good, S4.10g4.50
common to medium do. s4.0094.30
butchers steers. $4.25N5.30 fed western
steers. $3.S0m5.c0 feding steers. s2.10dy
425 cows. 81. SOCI5 coo heifers s27Oa4 90
bulls and oxen. s375M4.50 stays. Sheep
and Lambs-Estimated receipts for the
day. $4,000: quotations ranged at $4,000
$50 westerns. 37545.25 natives and
$5.C0G G75 lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, May H.
Wheat-Firmer; No. l northern, 73k
@!4c; No: northern. nc Oats
6oK 96o1zc. Barley-Steady; No. ?. 41c;
sample, acc.
Local Markets.
Spring Lamb-s2 5O0s31z per head.
Sheep-fIL4kc.
Corn-27c913Sc.
Oats-3Ocfl3Ic
Hay-Timothy, s11; wild, G.5oass
Straw-S4 50NS5
Potatoes-5Cc.
Butter-FaIr to choice, Ice; fresh creamery,
1sc
Eggs-1ic
Chickens-7c per pound.
Ducks-7c per pound.
Iukeys-Live, I0c per pound
Coal-Soft. IOc
Cattle-Butcbers pay for corn-fed steers,
45zcGL5c; cows and heifers, 3HcG4c; calves
5cN6c.
Hogs-3xcG4c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
Interest on the First Day Centers in the
Election of NJ Moderator.


Minneapolis. May 1S.-Preceding the
opening of the Presbyterian general
assembly today the greatest interest
centers III the election of moderator.
and friends of the various candidates
are working in caucus and out in the
effort to win delegates for the contest.
To all appearances DR.. Robert F.
Sample. OF New York. is in the lead for
the honor, although DR. NJ. L. Haines.
of Indianapolis, is q close second. The
choice will virtually rest between these
two men.
In addition to holding a large follow
ing from the east-the commissioners
from that section being almost a unit
for him-Dr. Sample has the prestige
of a previous residence in Minneapolis
and a wide acquaintance throughout
the northwest, where he was and is
very popular. Other candidates are
Rev. K. F. Coyle, Oakland. Cal; Rev.
William McKibbin, Cincinnati; Rev. s.
]. Mcpherson, Chicago; Rev. NJ. =.
Babcock, Baltimore; Rev. Arthur J.
Brown, New York. and Rev. Charles \.
Dickey, Philadelphia.
The case of DR.. McGiffert, of Union
Theological seminary. may come up.
but the chances seem to be against it.
The case of DR.. Briggs is settled and
the members of the church generally
are glad it is out of the way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
Receiver .or n steamer company.

Detroit. May 1S.--On petition Of Fred
erick p Prince of Boston, Judge Swan.
in the United States district court. yes
terday appointed Percival w. Clements,
of Rutland. Vt. receiver of the Ogdens-
burg Transit company. The company
was organized in Michigan with CAPT
tai stock of $SO0.OO0. 1t operated eight
steamers between Ogdensburg, n. Y,
and upper lake ports in connection with
the OgGensburg and Lake Champlain
and Central Vermont railroads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18

miles north or san Isidro. wnere they
trend westward and form the source
Of that river. 1t is into the foothills OF
these mountains that Lawton is now
driving the scattered and demoralized
forces of the insurgents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
Associated Presx Annual.

Chicago. May 1S.-At the annual meet
ing of the Associated Press yesterday
directors were elected and a resolution
adopted approving the proposal 20 buy
Admiral Dewey a home At the ban
quet last night there were many
speeches. nearly all devoted to eu-
logizing the army and navy, and to ap-
prevail of the policy of the general gov
eminent relating to the West Indies
and the Philippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
sli.chievou. TO the End.

In the bog of Aughrim. in Ireland, it
was a very common thing for gun barrels
to be found, relics of the great battle
there. There was blacksmith who dug
them up in order to make use of the
material One of them exploded in his
furnace, when he exclaimed: bad luck
to your love of murtherl Isn't the bat
tie of Aughrim out of you yet ?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
Report on wisconsin Banks.

Madison. Wis. May 1S.-The report
Of state Bank Examiner Kidd, just is
sued. shows a marked increase in both
deposits and leans IN the state. private
ard savings banks of Wisconsin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18

New York. May :s.-The date Of the
Observation-Disclosures fight before the
Coney Island Athletic club has been
fixed as June 9. and George Siier, of
Chicago, will be referee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18

Stockings made from human hair are
worn by Chinese fishermen as the best
preventive of wet feet. They are drawn
over ordinary cotton stockings. being
too rough for putting near the skin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
WEAKNESS
OF
81 GKA CHE

the time, headache and such tired feeling.
taken bottles of Compound also
Sanatve Wash and feel hike must never
had anything help much. have better
life sleep well night,
da without feeling tired give Lydia E. Pnkhams Vege-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18

Mrs. Pinkham. land l want to
thank you for my complete re-
covery. Lydia Z. Pinkham Vege-
table Compound is a wonderful
medicine for women.
! Il had severe female complaints
causing terrible backache and ner-
vous prostration; was dizzy most of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
HACKACHE is a symptom.

II ACKACHE is symptom.
II Something makes the backache and that something
requires attention the backaChe be perma-
nently stopped suffered for years with long list of
troubles writes MRS 9. KLENK, Wells BOX I)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18

Driving Ihenl into inc Mountains
East Of Norzagaray is avail of noun
tains extending to the sea. These
mountains run directly north on the
left flank of the rebel retreat along the
valley If the Rio Grande to about ten
The National tribune., 1899-10-05
SONS OF VETERANS.
Commander in Chief Jones Announces staff
Apro n ,ments

Hon. A. w. Jones, who was elected
Commander-in-Chief of the Sons of Vet
Grams at the Detroit Encampment, has
assumed command and established Ma
tional Headquarters at Youngstown, o.
In General Orders just issued Commander
in-Chief Jones continues G. 3. Abbott, of
Chicago, as Adjutant-General, and an
nounces the appointment of Alf G.. Lloyd,
Sharpsburg, Pa, Inspector-General; F..
T. f. johnson, Washington, ID. c., Judge
Advocate-Geueral; DR.. c. ". Staples,
LyndonviIle, VT, Surgeon-General.
III. V. Speelman, Columbus, o., is de-
tailed as Personal Aid to the Commander
in-Chief.
The roll of honor of members of the
Order who served in the Spanish-A .,e-i-
can war has been printed, and is now in
the hands of Q.-M.-Gen. Fred E. Bolton,
of Boston.
The report of the Acknowledgement for
the quarter ended June 80, 1S99 which ac-
companies the General Order, shows
heavy loss. Three months previous there
We're in good standing 1,O95 Camps with a
total membership of &c, PAP, which on June
80 had been reduced to 92S Camps with
26,S72 members, a total loss of 167 Camps
and 3,370 members.
The National tribune., 1899-10-05
A PECULIAR REMEDY
Something About the New Dis
c0very that Cures Dyspepsia.
(Trom Mich. Christian Adrocote,


The Rev. +. 1. Bell, highly esteemed
minister residing in Weedsport, Cayuga
Co., N. Y, in a recent letter writes as fol-
lows: There has never been ANYTHING
that | have taken that has relieved the
Dyspepsia from which | have suffered for
ten years except the new remedy called
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Since taking
them have had no distress at all after eat
ing. and again after long years can sleep
well. Rev. +. Bell, Weedsport, n. Y,
formerly Idalia, Colo"
Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets is remarka-
BILE remedy, not only because it is a certain
cure for all forms of indigestion, but be-
cause it seems to act as thoroughly in old
chronic cases of Dyspepsia as well as in
mild attacks of indigestion or biliousness.
A person has dyspepsia simply because
the stomach is overworked; all it wants is
harmless vegetable remedy to digest the
food and thus give it the much needed rest.
This is the secret of the success of this
peculiar remedy. No matter how weak
or how much disordered the digestion
may be, Stuartis Dyspepsia Tablets will
digest the food, whether the stomach
works or not. New life and energy is
given not only to the stomach, but to
every organ and nerve in the body.
A trial of this splendid medicine will
convince the most Skeptical that DYSPEPSIA
and all stomach troubles can be cured.
Send for little book on Stomach mailed
free by addressing Il. A. Stuart Co., Mar
shall, Mich. So popular has the remedy
become that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
can now be obtained at any drug store at
SOC. per package.
The National tribune., 1899-10-05
whole story of the animal kingdom shows

whole story of the animal kingdom shows
me that must don my armor and take my
weapons in hand, that must fight the fight
for bread. Let me play the role of mill
fancy. To nature l will go for prey, con-
quest, acquisition; will fish in the waters,
scour the land for game, hunt the fowls OF
the air, burn and fell the forest. Twill tame
the beasts, make fast the wind to my un
furled sail, compel the waters to do my
bidding; | will put bit into the mouth of
fire, the earth's veins shall open their
treasures.
"By and by the dread lightning will be
my winged messenger; l will harness it
into my chariot; I Syill command it to stand
in one place and hold torch for me in the
darkness"
Then the woman said:
'rThe whole history of life on the globe
tells me that must weave the nest, care
for the young and set up the family, estab-
lish the peaceful industries over the world,
conserve the results of the struggle; will
play the role of industrialism."
And so through the ages it has been
mans share to war on nature and on his
fellow-man, and woman's share to gather
up and conserve the spoils; and her part in
primitive culture has been searched out and
verified by the Professors in the National
Museum.
These students of antiquity have given
to these women of the fore-world the honor
The National tribune., 1899-10-05
since leaving his clerkship, but member of
the Board Of Education.


since leaving his clerkship, but member of
the Board Of Education.
The second was that Of Col. Thos. n.
Anderson to be District Attorney. Col.
Anderson was born in Belmont County,
o., in 1S4S, and practiced law in Mt. YER
non, o., till 1889, when President Harrison
appointed him Minister to Bolivia. He
| came to this city after he retired from that
position, and began practicing law. He
gains his title as Colonel from service on
| the staff of Gov. Foster, of Ohio, and is one
II the Trustees of the Metropolitan Metho-
dist Church, which President Mckinley
attends.
| The third was that of Louis A. Dent to be
| Register OF Wills. Mr.. Dent may be de-
scribed as type of the professional Office
hoider. such as may be found in every town
| IN the country, but abounds in Washington.
| DO not use the term Extensively. for it is
necessary to have good office-holders, as
good men in every walk of life. In other
countries oifice-holding is a distinct pro-
| Iession, and men are educated for it. Our
Glvli Service system is making it so in this.
Dent was born in Maryland, and as soon
aS ne got out of school was appointed a
clerk in the War Department. He was
transferred from one position to another,
as he saw chance for promotion, until in
1880 he was appointed Clerk to the Secre-
tary OF State at $1,000 year. This put
him up among the aristOcracy of clerks.
In 1891 he was detailed to inspect Consul
ates, and then became Private Secretary to
Secretary OF State Foster. He was ap-
pointed Consul to Kingston, Jamaica, in
1898. He assisted Jas. G.. Blaine in the
writing OF several works.
The three Commissioners who govern the
District of Columbia get $1,000 a year
each.
Exclusive Of the Water Department,
which is supported by direct taxes, it costs
s6,117, 1927 year to govern the District
)f Columbia. The Commissioners want
1888, ,o92.a1 for next year.
The police took time by the forelock be-
fore the Dewey celebration, and locked up
all the professional thieves and suspicious
persons to be found in the city.
Last Thursday the President of Potomac
Department, W.R.C., Mrs. Kibby, and her
staff rendered reception to Mrs. Emma
stark Hampton, Past National President
OF the Order, OF Detroit, Mich, who was on
her way home from the National Encamp-
ment. The reception was held at the home
of the Department Senior Vice-President,
Mrs. NJ. X. Sprague, 1905 r street north
west. The parlors were beautifully decor
AIRED, and great crowd of GAR. and
W'R'c' people were present.
The Major and Chief of Police of Wash
ington gets $1,000 year; the Captain,
s1,S00; Inspectors, S1,5OO; Lieutenants,
s., 800; Sergeants, 81 ,14O; Privates, Class
1, $500; Privates, Class 2, 81, ,O8O.
The Chief Engineer of the Fire Depart
ment gets $1,000 a year: the Assistant
Chief, 81 LOO; Engineers and Foremen,
$l,OQO.