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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-12

Are Invited to ParticIpate-CampsU Urged
to Get In Line Early, Train Arrives
over the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
at 1870.
Tonight will occur the Woodmen
and citizens informal reception In
honor of Mai. c. w. HAYES. head
clerk of the Modern Woodmen of
America, on his return from the Kansas
City head camp. The train on which
Mai. and Mrs. Halves will return
reaches Rock Island at 1920 over the
c., b. & q. road, SO that it is impor-
tant that Woodmen and citizens gen
orally participating be on hand
promptly. The executive committee
completed the arrangements at
the Woodmen building Saturday night.
The plan is to form the procession of
Woodmen camps and citizens on
Third avenue, between Thirteenth and
Fifteenth streets, and move promptly
at Z q clock. The column will move
north on Fifteenth street to Second
avenue, and east to Twentieth street,
where Mai. and Mrs. Halves will be
received, and escorted to the Woodmen
building, where the exercises will
take place on a temporary platform.
The speakers selected for the occasion
are Mayor William McConochie,
States Attorney Searle, William
Jackson, eX-Mayor I. J. Medill, Jr.,
E. w. Bahnsen and Robert
ReXdale. The speakers are requested
to meet at the Harper house to take
carriages, which will be in waiting,
promptly at Z o'clock. Mem bers of
the local camps of Woodmen are urged
to turn out in force to participate in
the procession and reception, and cit
liens not members OF the order are
invited to join in the demonstration.
Wheelmen are requested to ride in
the rear of the column while on the
march from Twentieth street to the
Woodmen building. Bleuer's band
and the head Office quartet will
furnish the music. The marshal,
Capt. W. j. Ransom, desires that the
various camps shall meet on Third
avenue between Thirteenth and Fiji
teenth streets at $50 p. m. sharp, as
the line must move to the train not
later than : o'clock. TO this end ii
is Of the utmost Importance that all
Woodmen report ut their respective
halls not later than ESQ, and the var
ious consuls and clerks expressly
urge that the mem hers of the camps
bear this in mind and make especial
efforts to comply.
At the conclusion of the ceremon-
les Mai. and Mrs. Halves are expected
to hold reception in the head office
building which up to that time will be
closed 10 all except head office en-.
plOyes. Members of the reception
committee heretofore published are
requested to be on hand at the Twen-
tieth street station, and are invited to
Join in the parade and IN the exercises
at the building.
L. L. Latin has rendered the car
riage of honor in which Mai. and Mrs.
Halves Will ride from the Twentieth
street station to the Woodmen build
ing.
Completion of Headquarters.
The head camp at Kansas City, hap
PLY, needed the representations made
by the Rock Island delegation that it
would be only 4 matter of verv
short while until the growing bust
ness of the order would necessitate
increased accommodations, and left
the matter of completing the upper
story Of the building 10 the discretion
of tle board Of directors, who are au-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-12

Charles II. Marks, while acting in
the capacity of nurse at the I'd divis
ion hospital of the 9TH army corps at
Santiago De Cuba, used few bottles
of Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea and
found it 10 work like a charm. For
sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-12
COrSer Covers.

- dozen 2Oc corset covers SC.
50 dozen corset covers OF muslin and cambria.
all good styles carefully made, values ranging
from 35c TO I2c, one price for the lot. each 2'c.
Large assortment of dainty corset covers,
new French and other styles just what is
wanted wear with the new white shirt
waists. priced for this sale ut 35c, 45c, Soc CSC
15c S9c. and &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-12
The Modern Beauty

with plenty of exercise in the open
air Her form glows with health and
her face blooms with its beauty. If
her system needs the cleansing action
of a laxative remedy, she uses the
gentle and pleasant Syrup OF Figs.
made by the California Fig Syrup COM
PAW only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-12
Drawers.

Good muslin drawers, cluster tucks l5c.
Umbrs LA drawers made OF fine cambria and
muslin. Handsomely trimmed with large ruflie
o medici or torchon lace. insertion to match.
,iunc sale JOc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-12

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, 25 and so cents Reiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-12
HAYES HOME COMING.
Tonight's Woodnen and citi-
zens' Demonstra-
ton.
RECEPTION TO HEAD CLERK.

VIII BE of an Informal Nature and All
Are Invited to PartIcIpate-Camps Urged
to Get In Line Early, Train Arrives
Over the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
CALIFORNIA WINE MAKERS
The Sfafe Association 10 Be Re-
 organized.

San Francisco, May 22.-From the deliberations of the directorate of the California Wine Makers association today, it is evident that it will be con- tinued in existence by the vineyard ists throughout the state. On Thurs day of next week, delegates represent ing the four great wine-making coun- ties, Santa Clara, SOnoma, Napa and Alameda, will meet in convention at the Lick House.
 This was determined upon at a spec ial meeting today called to consider a petition signed by the vineyardists of Santa Clara county, asking that the cooperation be continued, but that it ibe reorganized by the directors on q basis considered by them most prac- tic2ble
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
CAPTURED FILIPINO FLAG.
It Will Be Sent to the Naval Academy
 at Annapolis

Washington, May 22.-The first gen. rLna Filipino flag to be captured dur ing the present instruction has just reached the navy department This particular flag is interesting for sev- eral reasons, but mainly because il was a subject od controversy between the army and navy officers. It was captured at Iloilo by Lieutenant A F. Niblack- The inscription reads: Fla g of insurgent Fufpinos. captured at fort Iloilo, P. l., by landing party from U. S. S. Boston and Petrel, commanded by Lieutenant A. P Niblack, U. s. N, February II, 1S99.''
 The sailors from the Boston were the first ashore at Iloilo, and this par tlcular flag was captured by Lieuten- ant Niblack when the insurgents fled from the town General Miller. in command of the troops, demanded the flag, but was refused.
 The flag is about twelve feet long, and was original a tri-color red, white and blue, being composed of a white tEiaDsle on the staff, with broad upper
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
ASuinaldO'S Application for a
 Recess Denied.
AN AMERICAN PROPOSITION
TefmS Submitted to inc Filipino Commission by inc United States Commission Outlining PrOVi- SIonaI Government as Near Home-RuIe as the People and Conditions Will Allow.

Manila, May 22.-In spite of the pres ence of the Filipino commissioners at Manila military operations continue with unabated vigOr. The visitors were apparently ignorant of the true condition of affairs. Upon their ar riva; they were immediately inun- dated with invitations covering both day and night and expressed surprise at the condition of affairs within our lines. They had been led to believe that everything was chaotic and are delighted at the reception accorded them. Reports received from persons arrived from the interior show that TO troops are left in the northern prov inces- They were all drafted south after the outbreak of the war The villages Ca the west coast are almost deserted and the Ilocancs especially arc deoircus Of joining the Americans, if only for the purpose of crushing the the Tagals
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
IA STUDY OF CHINA
Increase of Unified States Ex-
 boris in Three Decades.
Other Interesting Facts and Fiqurt s Relating 10 inc Country Show ing poSsibiIisisS of Further Trade Extension.

Washington, May 22.- (Sjpecial.)- Exports Of merchandise from the United States to China in the fiscal year about to end will be larger than these of any preceding year in our history A decade ago the experts to China were less than three million. dollars, and to China and Hong Kong combined were little over six million dollars. In the fiscal year 1899 cur exports to China will be more than thirteen million dollars and to Hong Kong more than six million dol lars, making a total to China and Hong Kong of over twenty million dollars, CT more than three times as much as that of a decade earlier. That the bulk of the exports to Hcng Kong may properly be considered as ulti- mately destined for consumption in China is shown by the fact that the official reports Of the imports into China show that ever A per cent of their imports are from the port of Hong Kong. The 1899 exports to China and Hong Kong combined will show a gain of nearly or quite 25 per cent ever those of last year, while the total exports from the United States for the fiscal year 1899 will be little if any in excess of those of last year, thus showing a more rapid growth in our sports to this particular part of the world than elsewhere.
 The following table prepared by the treasury bureau of statistics, shows the value of our exports to China and Hong Kong during the past decade: Year
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
"A Sad Sunday in a Part of the
 Lone Star State.
MORE THAN FIFTYLIVES LOST
The Terror of inc Wind Was AddCd d to by Flashing LighfnIneS and Battery of HaiI-The Strange Escape of Mother and Babe From an Electric Death-Ofher Incidents.

Houston, Tex, May 22-One of the state since the storm which destroyed the town of Cisco three years ago and in which fifty people were killed. pazseiJ ever the business portion of Erath county yesterday, the facts of which were reported here today.
 The storm came from the northwest and passed over A strip of country about 200 yards wide in a southeasterlX direction. The tornado was accompa- nied by vivid lightning and heavy hailstorm. Several houses and busi- ness buildings were wrecked, the most serious being Mnurt Pleasant, Titus county. Noon services at a church had just closed and the people were leaving when the wind struck the building. "A bolt of lightning and the wind descended upon the house simul- taneously. wrecking it and scattering the debris in all directions.
 William Kaufman was instantly killed and some fifteen other persons were more or less lnJured, some fa- tally Three are in a dying condition. according to reports.
 A woman with a babe in her arms was struck, but miraculousiy escaped death. The little girl was stripped of her clothing, but only slightly hurt
 The tornado struck SteI henville and did considerable damage, wreck ing many houses The Cum bsrland Presbyterian church was unroofed and badly daIhaged Many buildings in Stephenville were Ieveled. among them the Meth odist church. One man was killed and three injured.
 It is reported that several were killed seven miles northeast of Stephenville. Trees and crcps in the wake of the storm are reported to be destroyed, but authentic details of the disaster have not been received.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN
Fires in Philadelphia and New York
 Yesterday.

Philadelphia, May 22- A fire of un- known origin destroyed the Oxford hotel building, including Oxford hall, once famous for political meetings.
 New York, May 22.-A fire of un- known origin started today in a build ing in Freeman street, Brooklyn, used by Wells Bros. as blaming mill, and spread rapidly until nearly the entire block was destroyed. The total loss is S350,0O0- The property destroyed included four factories, a blaming mill blacksmith shop and fourteen dwell ings.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
On the Various Matters Before the
 Peace Conference.

The Hague, May 22.-The disarma- ment committee of the peace confer ence meets at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning, the committee on laws of warfare meets during the afternoon of the same day, and the committee on arbitration meets on Wednesday The first session of each committee will be devoted to the election of Of fcers.
 After an active exchange of views during the last twenty-four hours, the chiefs of the various delegations ar rived this evening at an agreement regarding the selection of presidents of the various committees. This agreement will be communicated to the delegates who have been sum- mCncd to meet in the Huistenbosch at noon tomorrow for the. sole purpose of formally confirming the agreement. The meeting of the disarmament com~ mtitee has been postponed until o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
COEUR d'ALENE AGREEMENT
Under Whlth All the Big Mines VIII
 Start Up.

Spokane, Wash, May 22.-At meet ing of the Occur d 'Alene mine owners held here today, all the big produoing properties were represented. The Associated Pdess: Ut was the unan- imors resolve of the meeting to heartily cooperate with the state au- thcrities of Idaho in preserving order and immediately to start up all mines.
 'fThe wages paid at Burke, Gem and Mullan are $3.5O per day for miners, ard s for -laborers. Three hundred and fifty men are already at work at Wardner and other camps can give immediate work to 1000 men"
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
STILL ASHORE
The Liner Paris Not Yef Removed
 From inc Rocks.

Coverdeck, Cornwall, May 22.-The cargo of the American line steamer Paris which ran on the rocks eff Low Ian6s-Eoint rear here at 1 o'clock on Sunday morning while On her way to Southampton, is being rapidly dis charged from the two forward hatches It is high water in this vicinity at 3 o'clock, but no attempt will be made to float the steamer this afternoon. The weather remains fine, the wind is off shore and the sea smooth
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
A RUMORED NAVAL FIGHT
Sinking of inc Mcarsguan JaCinto by
 inc Detroit.

Colombia, via Galveston, May 22.- A passenger who arrived here from Eccas del Zorro is alone responsible fc the rumor that the Nicarag-uan gun vessel San Jacinto had been sunk by the United States cruiser Detroit after the former had fired upon the American warship.
 He says the report was generally dfscredfted at Bceas del Zorro and that it prcthabIy cahne from Bluefelds, where the Detrcit and the San Jacinto are supposed to be. Officials of the American consulate here are without news of any such event as the sinking of the San Jacintc, by the Detroit.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
AIDING HENDERSON
Soldier VOfe Being Enlisted
 for inc Iowa Candidate.
General DyrsnfOrfh, Urges inc SOI- dierS of inc Land 10 Use Their Influence in Behalf of Their Old COmrade for inc Speakership.

Washington, May 22.-The old sol diers of the country are proposing to take a hand in the speakership fight. The candidate of their choice is Col. David E. Henderson Of Iowa, a ccn- rade-in-arms, and if he be not elected 1 by the republican olucus when con gress convenes, it will be through TO lack of effort on the part of the vet erans. There are few republican dis tricts in which the soldier vote is not aa important factor, and this influence, according to present programme, is to be thrown to Col. Henderson sol idly.
 General R. G. Dyrenforth, cCn- mander-in-chief of the Union Vet erans union, and likewise an active member of the Grand Army cf the Re public, has taken the initiative by is suing a circular. It is the intention to have this circular reach the hands Of every ex-Union soldier in the land, and thus enlist his services in aid of Col. HeRderson's candidacy. Hundreds of thousands Of copies are now being circulated, and if the soldiers act in concert, as General Dyrenforth ad vises and go to certain extremes sug- gested in the circular, their campaign will undoubtedly give additional in terest to the speakership contest.
 A cause of the circular is as follows: The magnitude and importance of the undertaking are certainly great; but remember, comrades, that in union there is strength and let us join hands, act as an unit, and exhibit strength in this our first opportunity to put a real live, bona flde Union sol dier in the speakers chair of our na- tional house of representatives. Let Us show the people that the cd sol diers, back numbers though they may be accounted by some, are still power ful, and can wield a potent influence that will be felt now, as 1t was in the days from '61 to '65. If your member refuses, or is non-committal, knock him cut aS his next nomination.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
DIVERS ENGAGED HER.
Examining the Hull of the Meade on
 Reef Near Ponce.

Washington, May 22-No further details regar@ing the condition of the tro0pship Meade, which ran on a reef near Ponce, P. R., Saturday night, have besn received at the war depart ment beyond a brief telegram saying that the vessel has sprung a leak, but is still under the control of the ships pumps. Divers are engaged in exam iEing the hull of the vessel with q view to determining the extent of damages and the possibility of the yes sel making the trip to New York.
 In cast it is found that the vessel will require extensive repairs, the transport Dixie, now at New York. will be sent at once to Pou>e for the purpose of bringing home the Nine teerJh regiment of infantry. which was cn the Meade at the time. of tbe accident
 The Iixie brought the Fourth i'm munes 1rClm Cuba and can be fitted up for a<erip to Porto Rico in a few days h view of the fac5 that the Nineteenth infantry is destined to the Philippines, the war department officials are de- sirOus of having the movements of that regiment expedited as much as possible. When the regiment reaches this country it will be sent to Camp Meade for a few days, in order to per init the completion of it's organization.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23

the bureau of American republics, by which that gentleman will visit the differen5 countries of South America with a view oif working up general in terest tn the exposition. MT Curtis will leave here about the 1st of June and will spend several months in South America in the interests of the exposition An arrangement has also been made with Prof. Dodge of the agricultural department, one of the American directors of the Par-s ex- poation, by which the cream of the American exhibit at Paris will ba transferred to the Buffalo exposition.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
SIX NEW CRUISERS
Details of Their Construction Agreed
 Upon Yesterday.

Washington, May 22.-The beard of maya, .3ureau chiefs today agreed upon the de aiIs of the six new cruisers, the Denver, Des Moines, Chattanooga, Galveston, Tacoma and Cleveland, which will be the only vessels pro vided for in the last naval appropria- tion bill that can be undertaken this year. owing to the inability of the de- partment to secure armor for the oth- CTS.
 The cruisers will be sheathed with copper and of 3,1OO tons when light, and 3, 400 tons when ready for cruise.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
THE MILITARY SITUATION.


 Washington, May 22.- The war de- pertinent has received the following:
 Manila, May p.
 ''The condition is as follows: In the Bulucan province troops are main tained at Quinga, Baliuag, arb San Miguel. Lawton is proceeding down the Ric Grande from San Isidro. He has driven the emmy westward from San Antonio, Cariao and Aryat, where he was joined yesterday by Kobbe's column. He will reach Santa Ana and Cantaba today. Macarthur is still at San Fernando and will occupy the cities s0uthward and westward. The insurgent forces are disinte- grating daily Iuna's fierce at Taltac is much diminished He destroyed sev- eraI miles of railway in his front. A number of officers of rank have de- serted him, and a few have entered Manila for protection In Pampanga and Bulucan the inhabitants are re- turning to their homes. Their only fear is of the insurgent troops. South of Manila the insurgents disintegra- ticn is progressing, though large force is still maintained. The condi- tions are improving daily. I will send battalion of troops and a gum bcat to Negros tomorrow to allay the excitement in the southern portion of the island and on the west coast of Cetu. I have denied the request of commissioners for an ar nlistice. OTIS
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
INSANE JAPANESE.

Sacramento, Cal, May 22-The state commission in Iunacy has per- fected arrangements for their return to their native country of al Japanese now confined in the state asylumg. The Japanese government consented to the arrangement, and about thirty insane people from the land of the Mikall0 will be loaded aboard ship at. San Francisco next Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
A RUSSIAN RIOT.

St. Petersburg, May D. Advices from Riga, the capital of the province of Liveria, announce that on Saturday last the workmen employed in a jute factory struck for higher wages, and joining the workmen of the Phoenix arms factory, destroyed and burned number of houses and fought the po- lice and military A number cf la boTers were killed and many injured.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
A VOLUNTEER CAMP.

Washington, May 22.- General Shafter has been directed by the war department to establish a camp at the Presidio, San Francisco. to accommo- date 10000 volunteers from the Phil ippines pending the muster out
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
BEST IN THE WORLD
If Congress HdopfS inc Plan of
 Currency Reform.

Indianapolis, Ind, May e2--Mr. H. H. Hanna, chairman of the monetary executive committee. today expressed himself as highly pleased with the pro- eramme for monetary tariff reform as adopted at Atlantic City recently.
 He said: If congress adopts the plan we shall be well started toward the best system of finance in the world
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23

stripe of blue and lower of rcd. The blue stripe, however, being made Of cheap Chinese bunting, has faded into nondescript brown. It will be sent to the Annapolis naval academy.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
THE CONNECTING LINK.

San Francisco, May 22.-The work begun last week on the mile and a half main line at Bakersfield with the Southern Pacific main line at Kern, is progressing rapidly and will be com pleted in a month.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
DIED CT DESPCNDENCY.

Boston, May 22.-W. T. Ball, well known newspaper man, and his wife, were found dead in bed today in a room filled with fumes of illumi- mating gas. Letters written by Ball lying on a table disclosed the fact that it was a case of suicide. De spondency on account of i'll health was given as the cause.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
SUPREME COURT ADJoURNs.

Washington, May 22.- The United States supreme court today adjourned for the term. During this session the court disposed of 519 cases, leaving 302 cases On the docket.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
DON'T UNDERSTAND IT.

Havana, May 22-Salvaador Cisneros, marquis of Santa Lucia, who was pres ident of the Cuban provisional govern ment, publishes a long statement in the course of which he expresses con- fdence in the United States, but ex- plains that the Cubans are naturally suspicious of a wholly undefined pol icy
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
HAVEN'T HEARD OF IT.

Washington, May D. The navy de- partment has no report from the cap tain of the iDetrcit of any difficulty with the Nicaraguans e.. of any col Iision with the Nicaray yuan gunboat San Jacinto, as reported.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
BUFFALO DOCK TROUBLES.

Buffa.o, N Y, May TH.-The situa- tion- today indicates the early settle ment Of the deck troubles. All of the elevators On the creek at which the boats are m0ored were at work today with full complements of monthly men in charge of the machinery.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-23
RICH PLACER FIELDS.

San Diego, Cal, May 22.-Allan Fraser, mining man, returned from the new placer fields ROO miles south fabulously rich. He brought out SS,000 in bullion. The rich ground is twenty square miles. Some of the nuggets are four inches long and six riches in circumference