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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
Approval Senate in Executive Session by Ma
orty of Three Votes
FORTY AMERICANS ARE KILLED AT MANILA
Dispatch From Gen. Otis-Agor-
Now in Canada.

mas cable from manila that says:
Last nights Saturday. and todey's
Sunday engagements have proved a
veritable slaughter for the FiIipinos.
their killed being reported as amount
ing to thousands. The American forces
could scarcely have been better dis
posed. 1t is now known that the attack
was fully expected and that every
preparation had been made to meet the
contingency AguinalGo's private sec
retary has been arrested as a spy in
Manila. More than a hundred wounded
Filipinos. taken from the trenches. are
being cared for in the American hos
pitals."
Intense Excitement at Madrid.
Madrid, Feb 6.-Intense excitement
was caused here by the receipt last
evening of the following official dis
patch from General Rios. the Spanish
commander in the Philippines: The
insurgents have violently attacked and
captured almost the whole OF the ex-
terror American line. The Americans
offered a vigorous defense at the ez-
terror barriers using their artillery as
well as the squadron. The warships
destroyed and burned Caloacan,
PaCo and several towns in the neigh
borhood. Both sides suffered material
". Very sharp firing continues. The
Spanish troops have been confined to
quarters. but a sergeant has been
wounded by stray bullet.
Fiiipinos Understand Us Now.
Manila, Feb. 6.-The Filipinos have
apparently reached the conclusion that
the Americans mean business. now that
the barriers are removed, as there were
no further hostilities last night and
no attempt was made to recover the
lost ground. 1t is possible. however,
that they are following the tactics they
employed against the Spaniards and will
merely lie off few days 10 recuperate
their forces before returning to the at
tack. The Filipinos in Manila express
the opinion that the movement for in
dependence has received It's death Blow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
DIPLOMATS ARE MUCH INTERESTED.
Because of the Question of NeutraIity-
Views OF congressman.


Diplomats took a lively interest in
the news, realizing that the government
of the United States Will call upon them
very early TO see TO it that no aid of
any sort -fssrendered TO the F1lipinos,
and that no flibustering expeditions
shall leave their soil with munitions
Of war or supplies for the insurgents.
Special precautions viii be asked to be
taken at Singapore and Hong Kong.
principal points of the eastern trade. to
prevent the dispatch of vessels carrying
secret cargoes in aid of the insurgents.
Il is believed that the interests of other
nations in a peaceful state of things in
the east will cause them to exercise spe-
cial vigilance in this respect, a matter
Of much Importance in view of the
great number and extent of the Philip
pine islands.
Without the receipt of arms or am
munition from the outside the insur-
gents viii be badly handicapped The
United states by refusing to recognize
ASoncilIo in any way is in n strong
position dipIomatiCally and no doubt
IS expressed as to all European nations
maintaining a most correct attitude and
refusing in any manner to acknowledge
that Aguinaldo and his followers have
any status warranting their recognition
in any manner.
congressman freely expressed their
views. Those opposed to the ratification
of the treaty said ii was to be expected
that the Filipinos would fight if we did
not give them assurances of inGepen-
dence. Those favorinC ratification said
that we had the law on our side and
that the Filipinos must he SubdGed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
AGoNCILLo GOES TO CANADA.
says he Is Going Where He Will lie Al
lowed Free Communication.

New York, Feb. GA dispatch to The
Herald from Albany. y. V. says Agon-
clio. representative of the Filipino
Junta IN this country. passed through
that city last night en- route for Can
ada. AEonciIlo says that he has been
unable TO communicate with ACuinalEO
owing TO the strict censorship exercised
by the United States authorities, and
thinks -. = l. * 6...v m.-ssr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06

an overpowering force in the field as
to beat down any opposition.
Minneapolis, Feb. Col. Ames
cabled Gov. Lind that the 18th Mime
sofa had no casualties.
AgonciIlo in Canada.
Montreal, Feb. 6.-AgOncillo, the
Filipino representative, arrived here
this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
DEWEY HEARD FROM AGAIN.
baltimore Recalled TO Manila-NIen In
iured on the Monadnock.

iured on the Monadnock.
Washington, Feb. 6.-The navy de-
partment has received the following:
Manila, Feb. 6.-The insurgents at
tackled Manila. The Boston leaves
today for Iloilo to relieve the Balti-
more, which returns to Manila. Two
men were wounded yesterday on
board the Monadnock; one seriously.
DEWEY"
Army officers believe Dewey's dis
patch received today is belated ca
blegram, while the naval officers be-
lieve just opposite, that it refers to n
second engagement
The war department has made no
move toward further rcinforcements
for Gen. Otis. 1t was pointed out
that two ships will sail soon from San
Francisco, and that one is already on
the way from New York, and il is
feels no doubt of the ability of Gen.
Otis to handle the situation without
further assistance. 1t is said, how
ever, that the shipment of regulars
to the Philippines will continue with
as much promptness as possible in
order that the volunteers in the ISL
ands may be relieved and sent home.
1t may be regarded as quite significant
that the department at tins time
should declare its intention of con-
tinuing TO Withdraw the volunteers
as fast as they can be spared from ac-
tive service.
1t is believed the remaining men,
bers of the Filipino junta will be en-
route for Montreal before night. Lo-
PEI today sought to evade interviews
and said nothing could be said at this
time.
PgIt al LIST OF Killed.
London, Feb. 6.-Following is par
tial list of the killed in Saturdays
action at Manila: 1st Idaho, Maj.
Edward McConville, Corp. Caldwell;
1st Nebraska, Privates Egger, Lager,
Bigler. Ballinger; 1st California, Pri-
vate Dewar; 1st Colorado, Private
Dean; 1st Wyoming, Sergeant Rogers:
9th Artillery, Private Goodman; 18th
infantry, four men unidentified.
London, Feb. 6.-The afternoon
papers here agree the EIlipinos made
a fatal error. They say they are con-
vinced the Americans will not allow
the trouble to influence their policy.
The Globe says: Americas mis-
take has been in attempting TO perform
| too big job with small means. Now
| this has led to the customary conse-
quences, and 1t may be safely assumed
the United States will place such
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06

Cincinnati, Feb. 6-Tne largest CROWD
since John L. Sullivan and Dominick
McCafery fought here in 1855, witnessed
a ffteen-round go between Australian
Jimmy Ryan and Joe Wolcott. the
Black Demon" at catch weights, for
a purse of $500. Saturday night In
the fourteenth round Wolcott knocked
Ryan down twice, the second fall put
ting him out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
Ten Charges AgaInst NelIenross.

Indianapolis, Feb. 6. - The supreme
tribunal knights of Pythias adjourned
Saturday evening. The tribunal, which
has been devoting the greater part of
its time to the case of Henry Wellen-
vCss. who was at one time grand chan
ceIlor and who led the German ritual
movement, has notified Wellenvoss that
sixty days would be given to him in
which to reply to ten specific charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
The Grin Cure That Does Cure.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets re-
moves the cause that produces la
grippe. The genuine has l.. b. q. on
each tablet % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
LiberaIists' New Leader.

London, Feb. 6.-Sir Henry Camp
bell Bannerman, formerly chief sec
retary for Ireland, and later secretary
of state for war, has been elected to
Succeed Sir Vernon Harcourt as lead
er of the liberal party in parliament.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
More Firing at Pana.

Pana, Ills. Feb. 6.-The citizens were
again thrown into a state of terror early
Saturday by reported firing in the Vi
cinity of the Penwell mine The provost
guard made double-quick TO the vicin-
ity. but the parties doing the firing
aspa ned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
Judge Elliott Dead.

Denver, Feb. 6.-Judge Victor A.
Elliot died suddenly today, aged 60.
He was prominent in the Grand Army
and Loval Legion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06

Good health is worth more than
else to you, and every bot
tie of Hoods Sarsaparilla contains
good health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
CalIs Aeuinallo ..I,andit and TraItor."

Chicago. Feb. 6.-Senator Stewart. OF
Nevada. was in Chicago for a short
time yesterday morning. Nresh from Ne
vadG. The senator was cry much put
sut about the Philippine troubles. He is
an eXparS;o ;oR!st and said. 'Tne fulsome
aattery Of the bandit and traitor Aguin-
aldo has encouraged him TO make war
on the United States and greatly en-
Uarrass q fair and honorable adjust
Snent of the relations Of the United
States with the FiIpiuos. TO matter
what the government OF the United
States may finally 6eteTTniEe is best to
do with regard to the pcquis:tions in
the far east
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
NEWS CAME LIKE a SHOCK.

officials at Washington Had Hoped That
Collision Might BE Averted.
Washington. Feb s--The news of the
fight at Manila came like a shock. for
the administration though apprised that
an ugly. situation preyaledin the Philip
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06
RED WAR AT MANILA
Death of AN Aggressive Filipino Starts
the Long -Expected HostIIItIes.

Washington, Feb. G--The following
oablegrarn from General Otis has beer
received at the war department.: Have
established cur permanent lines well
out and have driven of the insurgents
The troops have conducted themselves
with great heroisn. Tie country about
Manila is Eeaceful. and the city perfect
~ quiet. List Of casualties tomorrow.
Gsigned! OTIS"
General Otis also says that our loss
is cst!.Cated at 155. very few fatal. while
the insurgent loss IS heavy in both dead
and wounded.
Washington. Feb. 6.-The following
message was received yesterday morn
ing. by the secretary Of the navy. from
Admiral Dewey:
Manila. Feb. 5.-The insurgents here
inaugurated a general engagement last
night, which has continued today. The
American army and navy is generally
successful. Insurgents Rave been driven
back and our line advanced. No cas-
ualties to navv."
Among the troops at Manila, which
number about q goo men. are the Fifty
first Iowa, Twentieth Kansas. Thir-
teenth Minnesota, the other troops he
ing from Nebraska. Wyoming. the Da-
kotas and states farther wcs,
Brief Story of the Engagement.
Manila. Feb. 5. Sis p. m.-The FIJI
pinos attacked the American line from
CaIoacan to Santa Mesa. at S:45 last
evening. There was heavy fusillade on
both sides. and the artillery was used.
The United States cruiser Charleston
and the gunboat Concord bombarded
the enemy. The Americans. after mag
nificent charges. captured several Of the
enemy's positions. The Americans lest
twenty killed and had 125 wounded. The
Filipinos lost heavily.
Thousands OF FiIipinos Fall
London. Feb. 6.-The Mornin. Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06

Foley's Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief in all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-06

Subscribe for The ARGUS.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

The house committee has at last
reported bill to congress declar:
ing the gold dollar to be the stand
ard of value. 1t provides for the
gradual retirement Of the green.
backs, makes some change in the
law governing the issue of national
bank currency. Banks will here
after be allowed to issue mites to
full value of the government bonds
deposited, instead of 80 per cent
as now. Under the plan it is ex'
prcted the greenbacks will all be
retired in ten years, and that at
the same time the money III circu.
lation will increase.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will he
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all it's stages.
and that 1t Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only poaltive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re-
uuires a constitutional tree tment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
thereby destroying the founda ton of
the disease, and giving the patient
strength BY building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doing ITS
work. The prOprietOrs have 80
much faith in the curative powers,
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure,
Send for lists of testimonials.
Address. F. J.. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, 0.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
Elmdale Items.

George Madison celebrated h's
twelfth birthday Monday.
james jacobson went to Little
Falls Friday.
John Casey returned to GraceyiI e
Tuesday.
Mrs. NeIs Peterson came from
Little Falls to attend the wedding
OF her brother, H. c. Larson, Wednes-
day.
Married-at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vim Boyle,
Jan. l8. Hans T.. Larson and Miss
Lizzie Boyle. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. H. H. Cane Of
Roy alton. Miss Maggie ''Oyle. sister
of the bride, acted as bridesmaid.and
Martin Misfeldt al groomsman.
About eighty guests were preeentand
a very enjoy able afternoon and even
ing wer- spent. The bride and
groom are residents Of this place.
They are industrious, respected and
well liked by all who know them
The happy couple have commenced
housekeeping and the carry with
them the good wishes and cOngratu.
lations OF their many friends and
relatives.
1t 10 reported that the contract OF
carrying the mail from Royaiton to
UpsaIa is taken M a New York
party for less than $500 per year.
The New Yorker will find 1t hard
Way to make a living.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

Our news columns today give
tn. result Of the suit in the Still
water district court over the will
of Isaac Staples, the deceased
millionaire of that city. He had
been Leading figure in the bust
ness life of Minnesota for many
Years, but during the later years
of his life his mind failed and for
some time brfore his death he was
actically irresponsible.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

Long Prairie Argus: None Of
those stre,ks of daylight Gov.
Lid was going to let into the
dark deeds Of the Republican mis-
management of state affairs, have
yet appeared. He may not have
had time yet to discover any of the
rotten spots, but if they were so
plentiful as he represented them to
be before the election, he surely
should have staggered on some OF
them by this time.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
An Enterpristng Druggist

There are few men, more wide
awake and euterprising than L. n.
Brown, who spare No pains to secure
the best OF every thing in his line tor
his many customers. He now has
the valuable agency for DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. This IL the won
derful remedy that Ia producing such
a Juror all over the country by it's
startling cures. 1t absolutely cures
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and
all affections Of the Throat, Chest
and Lungs. Call at above drug store
and get q trial bottle free or regu-
lar eize for so cents and $1.OO Guar.
anteed to cure or price refunded.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

The Minnesota house passes a
bill providing that the state will
refund to citizens the money ex.
pended in making a Minnesota
exhibit at the Omaha exposition.
Prominent citizens in each county
signed notes for the county's
share, with the expectation that
the state would take care of the
matter.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
TUESDAY, JAN. "a 1899.
It Is an unusal day when Richard
Croker does not declare the free
silver 16 to / idea dead.

The United States senate de-
cided by a large majority that the
government should back the enter
prise Of building a canal through
Central America, connecting the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The
cost of the canal is expected to
reach about 4115,0 200. 900.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
NORTH Dakota is figuring on e.
tablishing binding Irvine plant at
the state prison.
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

You are perhaps aware that pneu-
monia always results from Il cold or
from an attack OF la grippe. During
the epidemic of Ia grippe few years
ago when go many cases resulted In
pneumonia, it was observed that the
attack was never follow ed by that
dieease when Che mberlain's Cough
Remedy was used. 1t counteracts
any tendency Of q cold or Ia grippe
to result In that dangerous disease:
It ia the best remedy In the world
for bad colds and Ia grippe. Every
bottle warranted. For sale by M.
v. Wetzel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
Only Three Trans On Earth

Worthy of comparison with the Burling
tens "Minne 7po1is & st. Paul Chicago
Limited" One in Europe, two east OF
Chicago; none west.
50 beautiful, 90 luxurious, 20 costly z
train has never before been at the disposal
OF the travelling public Of fine Northwest.
Electric lighted, steam heated, wide
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buffet library car. No extra fares.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
La Grippe Successfully Treated.

La Grippe Successfully Treated.
IL have just reco eered from the
second attack of la grippe this year, -
says Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher OF
the Leader, Mexia, Texas. In the
latter case l used Chamberlain
Cough Remedy, and I think witiIcOn-
siderable success, only being In bed a
little over two days against ten days
for the former attack. The second
attack l am satisfied would have
beeh equally as bad as the first but
for the use Of this remedy IA had
to 20 to bed in about six hours after
being struck with 1t, while in the
first case I was able to attend to
business about two days before get.
ting down." For sale by NJ. v.
Wetzel.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

me but to 60 under IN operation.
In speaking with friend Of mine
about it, she recommended Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, say
ing she knew it would cure me. then
sent for your medicine, and after TAX
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appeared. oh! you do not know how
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me. 1shall recommend it to all suffer-
ing women.-Mrs. Rosa GAUM, 72O
Wall st., Los Angeles, Cal.
The great and unvarying success Of
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound in relieving every arrangement
of the female organs, demonstrates
it to be tho modern safeguard Of wo-
mans happiness and bodily strength.
More than . million women have been
benefited by It.
Every woman who needs advice
about her health is invited to write TO
Mrs. Pinkham. at Lynn, Mass.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

"A Bachelors club OF Missouri has
sent Dewey a catcher's mask to pro-
tect him from kissers when he returns
to America.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

Gen. Kitchener, who made such
a wonderful campaign In Africa, is
appointed governor general Of the
London country.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
what do the Children Drink

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O7
the place OF coffee. The more Grain-O
YOU give the children the more healtl.
you distribute through their systems.
Grain. o IL made of pure grains, and when
properly prepared tastes like the choice
grades Of coffee, but costs about Y az
much. All Rrocers sell 1t. l5c. and sc.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24
AN OPERATION AVOIDED.
Mre. Rosa 0aum Writes to Mr..
Pinkham About It. She Says:

DEAR MRS. P1NKHAM:-I take pleas
ure in writing you . few lines to in
form you Of the good your Vegetable
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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

The teachers of the Central build
ing gave a reception Saturday after
noon to the teachers OF the other
buildings, at the home OF Mrs. F. A.
Sumner. The guests gathered about
four O'Clock and spent lively hail.
hour in converse ton. A short pro.
gram was then given consisting OF
the following numbers:
Country OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .Nevin
Misses Redfield and Schultz.
Recitation. ......By Mona's Waters
Miss Maude Martin.
Duet. ........................."B birds of Spring"
Mrs. Summer and Miss Follapsbee.
{Berceuse... ..............."."Edward Grieg
1Shepherd Dance............EdWaId German
Miss Redfield.
After the pragram, all renewed
their youth in certain pleasing
games. Light refreshments fol-
lowed.
It had been hoped that Miss Cast
ner, who comes to take Miss Cables
place, might arrive In time to be wei
coined at this gathering, hut she
was unable to do 80. The kindness
of Mrs. Sumner in opening her house
was highly apprecia ted by all, and
the occasion was one thoroughly
enjoyed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

ID. l.. Herrick. Of Sank Rapids,
died Friday, aged 90 years.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

col. Weston succeeds Eagan, who
rs l., be tried for naturalization.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

The postmaster at Deer River
las been arrested Tor embezzlement.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24

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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-24


bled with IN
ovarian tumor,
each year grow
ing worse, un-
til 1T last 1
was compelled
to consult with
. physician.
He said
nothingeould
be done for