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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
How Far Can Qualify.

a number of sportsmen have been
discussing the question of how far a
quail can fly. There are a good many
contingencies to be considered in arriv-
ing at definite conclusion of the ques-
ton, the which cuts no inconsiderable
figure in the distance one of these birds
can fly. II there is a stiff wind blow
ing and the birds course is with the
wind, a full grown quail could certain
ly go more than a mile with ease and
doubtless a much greater distance.
Those who have noticed quail trying
to fly across the Missouri river, where
the distance is about a mile, recall that
not all the birds make the trip safely.
They usually pick a spot where they
can make halt on n sand bar in mid
stream, and thus cross the river in two
flights. But sometimes they make the
distance at single flight, and this
seems to be their full limit under nor
NAL conditions, for when they alight
they are completely exhausted.
1t is generally believed that on an
average a mile is about the limit of the
flight of a quail where it is neither ia
vored nor retarded by the wind. 1t hap
pens very often that in crossing the
Missouri river at single flight quail
drop exhausted into the water. Proba-
bly, these are young birds.-St. Louis
Republic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
An Odd Collection.

One of the most remarkable colleo-
tions of souvenirs ever made is colleo-
tion of male opera hats by one of the
actresses of a London company. She
owns no fewer than 216 of these arti-
Giles, for it was her within to make every
young man who was introduced to her
give her his opera hat as a souvenir.
She not only keeps them in their pris-
tine condition, but converts them into
all sorts of other things, such as photo
graph frames, workbaskets, and some
are even used for the purpose of holding
foWerpots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
How Japanese Woo.

Japan is q long way OF, and this
charming story of how courtships are
carried ON among the elite of their So
ciety comes TO us from this faraway
land. In certain districts, in houses
wherein resides a daughter of marriage
able age, an empty fiowerpot is encir-
cled by a string and suspended from a
window or the veranda. Instead of sere-
nades by moonlight and other delicate
ways of making an impression, 1t IS
etiquette for the japanese lover to ap-
proach the dwelling of his sweetheart
bearing some choice plant in his hand,
which he reverently proceeds to plant
in the empty vase. This takes place
when he is fully aware that mother and
daughter are at home.
This act of placing a plant in the
fowerpot is equivalent to a formal
proposal to the lady of his choice. The
lover. having settled the plant to his
mind, retires, and the lady is free TO
act as she pleases If he is the right
man, she takes every care of his gift,
waters it and tends it carefully with
her own hands that all may see that
the donor is accepted as a suitor. But
il he is not the favorite, or if the stern
parents object, the poor plant Is torn
from the vase and the next morning lies
limp and withered on the veranda or in
the path below
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
Coal and Ore Mems Grievances.
LABOR TROUBLES IN IDAHO.
Uuion Objection TO the Way the Authori-
ties Are Proco ling.

New York, May 15.-The Central Fed
Grated Labor union unanimously adopt
ed resolutions yesterday denouncing
General Merriam for ordering the dis
bandment of TIE miners unions in Idaho
and instructing the secretary to ask the
war department whether it is RESPONSE
BILE for General Merriam's conduct. Del
egate Harris, Of the International Cigar
makers union, said that through Gen
eral Merriam's edict the miners trades
unions have been placed outside of the
pale of the law, and the union should
demand the withdrawal of the edict and
the investigation and court martial OF
General Merriam. Delegate Rubin, OF
the Walters union, said: "All this is the
outcome of imperialism
Voice: Shoulder a gum"
Salt Lake City, May 15.-The Western
Labor union Saturday passed resolutions
placing its unqualified condemnation
upon the deeds of paid assassins, and
the brutal and cowardly murderers Of
the defenseless and peaceable coal min
ers a Hazelton. Pa, and we call on all
true and honorable citizens to arise in
their might as a sovereign people in
defense of the constitution of the Unit
ed States which guarantees to each and
every one an equal right to life, liberty
resolution GenOunces every public Off
cial responsible for the abrogation of
civil law in Idaho. from President Nc
Kinley through his secretary of war
down to Governor Stennenberg and Cor
oner France" and pledges held to the
strikers there.
Boise, Ida, May 1.-THE most impor-
tant developments of the Occur d'Alenc
strike situation are the disclosures made
by the members of the Miners union,
who formed part of the mob that went
to Wardner and blew up the Bunker
Hill and Sullivan mill. Through state
ments made to the prosecuting officers
evidence has been secured to convict
over 100 of the ringlea6ers. 1t is grow
ing more and more certain that the plot
to wipe out the Bunker hill and Sullivan
mill was inspired by the dynamiting
clique which conferred around the CEN
trail union at Wallace, the miners or
eanization in the Occur d'Alenes. which
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
Golden Silence.

a man who once met Ralph Waldo
Emerson at the house of friend tells
of the characteristic way in which the
Concord philosopher blunted the edge
of a compliment.
'tOh, Mr.. Emerson, said a young
woman of the party, lit must be SO de-
lightful to know that people all over
the country are grateful for the things
you have saidi"
''Thank you,' said Emerson slowly.
"but it is for some Of the things 1 have
not said that feel most grateful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
South Americas Suicide wind.

In Brazil and other parts of South
America the natives know and fear a
certain condition of the air which they
call suicide wind"
It is not a superstition, but an actual
condition of the. atmosphere which
seems to drive the people to madness.
and during it's continuance self inf1ict-
ed deaths are numerous.
Criminologists and scientists all over
the world are interested in this peculiar
atmospheric influence. which is indi-
Gated by a soft, moist, warm air that
settles heavily on the earth.
The climatic condition known as the
"suicide wind is greatly dreaded in
that part of the country.
Statistics prove that suicides and 9TH
er crimes occur together or in waves as
they are described.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
WANTS A PEACE TALK
Aguinaldo Makes a Move in the
Direction of Stopping
the War.
OFFERS TO SEND A COMMISSION,

Proposal Is Accepted by Our Authorities
at Maniia-otis Reports the Situation
| Rebels Attack a Spanish Garrison and
/ siIveIa Orders All the Spanish Soldiers
| Out of the Philippines-Speck of Trouble
in Cuba-Gonez Appears To BE Tread
| ing sinuOus Path.
| Washington, May 15.-The following
| dispatch from Major General Otis Civ
| iEg the status Of the military situation
| as it now exists in the operations
| against the insurgents was received at
| the war department yesterday. dated
| Manila. May II. 1899: Situation is as
! follows: Lawton from Balinag has
/ taken Ildefonso and San Miguel, to the
| north, with slight loss. and driving a
| considerable force Of the enemy. Gun
boats and canoes Will accompany 1.5O0
men under Hobbe UP the Rio Grande
river from Calumpit, depart on the 18th.
Macarthur remains at san Fernando.
covering the country Yesterday mes
senSer arrived from Aguinaldo express
ing wish TO send a commission to Ma
Mia for conference with the United
States commission to arrange terms of
peace; directions given to pass the body
of representative Insurgents to Manila
should it present itself.
TIE war department received the fol-
lowing dispatch, from General Otis.
dated Manila, May IA: 1T is reported
that at Zamboanga insurgents attacked
the Spanish troops on the 18th inst, US
ing quick-firing guns and arms cap
tured from Spanish gunboats. The
Spanish general and two officers We're
wounded, and there We're a few casual
ties among the troops. Spanish gar
rison ROW besieged- Water supply cut
off and troops calling for relief"
Commission Favorable to the Meet.
Manila, May Il. p. m.-The civilian
members Of the United States Philip
pine commission are favorable to the
meeting with a Filipino commission
which was suggested yesterday on be-
half Of AgGinaldo by Lieutenant Reyes.
of the staff of General Gregerio del
Pillar. who came to General Lawton
under flag of truce. bearing the pro-
posal- 1t is thought by the American
commissioners that the idea may have
resulted from a recent meeting of the
so-called Filipino congress at San Isidor.
Definite infDrmatiln on this point. how
ever. cannot yet be obtained. though
the local Filipino committee. which is in
close communication with the leaders OF
the rebellion. is doing its utmost to Sc
cure peace.
Easy Capture of San Miguel.
Ten members of Major General Law
tons band of scouts. under w. NJ.
Young, the old Indian fighter, entered
the town Of san Miguel. about fifteen
miles north of Norzagaray, not aware
Of what place it was. They found 200
Filipinos there. but the rebels, taking
the scouts for the advance of General
I-awton's army. fled after firing a few
shots. Young and another scout were
wounded and have been brought to Ma
Mia. The Ninth infantry and a noun
hat Of
to the front.
Premier SiIveIas Statement.
Madrid, May 14.-SeEor Don Francisco
Silvela. the Spanish premier. in an in
terview regarding the attack by the
Filipinos upon the Spanish garrison at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

domInated the rank ana ME OF the I'M
ion. 1t is believed that OF the 100 men
who went to Wardner and blew up the
mills only 40 knew what was intended.
and went along 70 give moral support
to a demonstration against the non-un-
ion working of the mines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

hands OF the Finpinos. Our efforts In
this direction have been fruitless. Amer
lea has not yet succeeded. as she has no
more authority than We had We can
not leave troops any longer in a ter
ritory that we are not obliged to de-
fend-" Silvela has ordered Rios to
abandon all territory now held and
notify General Otis of his action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
TROUBLES HALF 0VERI
Grain ShoveIers at Buffalo Come
to Terms with the Lake
Carriers.
AGREEMENT NOW DULY SIGNED,
And Work Proceeding at the Elevators
Dock Men and Others. However, Threat
en- to Tie Up Other Lines of shipping
Business Organized Labor on the Stu
alton in Idaho-Pana Troubles Not in
Process of Settlement.

Buffalo, N Y. May 15.-The grain
shovelers returned to work this morn
ing under the agreement reached at the
conference between the lake carriers,
elevator men and grain shovelers. The
terms of the agreement Were reduced to
writing and properly signed last night.
The agreement provides that the grain
shovelers shall receive S1.s5 per 1909
bushels; that the contractor shall not
receive high mans pay; that super
intendent shall be appointed by the
bishop to guard the interests of the
men; that a local board of arbitrators
shall be appointed to pass upon any
grievances which may arise in the fu-
ture, and that fourteen of Contractor
Corners boss scoopers shall be sus-
pended pending an investigation into
the charges made by the grain shovel
ers that they are identified with saloon
interests or otherwise Objectionable.
Trouble witt, the Dock Men.
Notwithstanding the adjustment of the
grain shoveling trouble the labor situa-
ton here is still threatening. The tie
up of the coal and ore docks is said to
be quite as serious as was the grain
shovelers' strike. Practically all the
coal and ore handlers, numbering about
1,500 men, are out. The freight handlers
who struck out of sympathy for the
grain shovelers now refuse to go back
until their wages are raised from 20
cents to 80 cents an hour. The house
men employed in the freight houses also
are on strike, and they refuse to re-
turn until they have secured an ad-
vance in pay. With the exception of
the elevators, therefore. nearly every
thing on the docks will be tied up for
some time to come.
Coal and Ore Mems Grievances.
The coal handlers say they are being
underpaid. and that the contract bosses
fail to make a fair accounting with
them. They demand 3 cents a ton for
trimming and so cents a car for box
cars. instead of 20 cents. The ore men
demand II cents a ton, the rate which
they claim prevails in Cleveland. Both
freight and coal men ask that the rail-
roads and steamship lines do away
with the boss contractors and deal CT
rectly with the men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

The Germans have introduced what
amounts to slave labor in their east
African colonies Each native village
must furnish a certain number of in
habitants to labor for the imperial gov
eminent on plantations or elsewhere.
without pay
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

A man who Is o-ershrewd in his
business relations is pretty sure to learn
in the course of time that the world Is
shrewd enough to protect itself against
him -Somerville Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
C. T. FOSTER, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon.

ONCE between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street once hours: to II a. m,
2 to p. m. and to . p. m. Night calls from
once Phone 1854.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

J. Il. BURKHART NJ.
MRS. HADA BURKHART. n d
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
Physicians.

once Tremann block once hours to ~
a m to 5 and To 9 p. N. 'Fhone No 4OS2.
Rock Island, III. Night calls answered from
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
DIR. S. III. MILLER,
Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist,

All diseases OF horses and cattle treated on
approved principles Surgical operations per
formed in a scientific manner. Dogs treated.
All calls promptly attended to- Residence,
1925 Fifth avenue. Telephone Ii0t. once
and inhrnary, 1615-16i7 Fourth avenue
(Aauckers stable), opposite No. IRE house
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
DIR. CORA EMERY REED,
Homeopathic Physician.

Special attention to diseases OF women and
children also diseases of eye, ear, nose and
throat. once hours-9.3o TO u n. m. TO p.
N. 32l Sixteenth street, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
A story of George Nv.

In Lady Gregory's newly published
"reminiscences she says of George Tvs
Tip to Ireland in 1921: 1.-The king ar
rived after good passage, during
which much goose pie and whisky had
been consumed. Word had just come of
the death of Napoleon at st. Helena.
The story goes that Sire. your enemy
is dead, were the words he was greeted
with. When did she die?' was his re-
Spouse. But the queen was indeed also
dead. f"
The use of coats of arms as a badge
for different families did not come into
practice till the twelfth century. The
Germans are said to have originated it.
while the French developed the science
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
An I.xpcrf.

An Expert.
''Do you carve:'
81 should say l did!'
"And what are your specialties"
Sausage and omelets- "-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Local Markets.
Spring Lamb-s2. 5OGs3h per head
Sheep-fG5Hc.
Corn-37cGr3Sc.
Oays-3Oclt3Ic.
HaS-Timothy. 81; Wild, E5oass.
Straw-S4 50NS5.
Potatoes-5Oc.
Butter-Fair to choice, l6c; fresh creamery,
ISc
Egg+Ifc.
ChickeRs-5c per pound.
Ducks-7c per pound
TuIkeys-Liye, I0c per pound
Coal-Soft. IOc
Cattle-Butcbers pay for corn-fed steers,
41fcG5c; COWS and heifers, 3hcG4c; calves
5c656c.
Hogs-31zc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
j. A BALL, NJ. D.
Physician and Surgeon

ONCE 1907 Second avenue. Residence SEQ
wenty-fourth street Telephone ITO. once
hours from 10 TO II u m; 10 p. m; and to .
n m. SUNDAYS to 10 q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15

Madrid. May 14.-SeEor Don Francisco
Silvela, the Spanish premier. in an in
terview regarding the attack by the
Filipinos upon the Spanish garrison at
Zamboanga, said: I'VE left these
troops in the Philippines in the hope
that they might aid in securing the re-
lease of the Spanish prisoners in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-15
PHYSICIANS
F. Ii. FIRST, M. ID.

Phone 4 on 1867. once, 326 Twentieth
street ONCE hours: 10 to ~ a. m; to and
2 to p. m Sunday, s:30 TO $50 a. n; l:SO 70
p. m
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
A NARROW ESCAPE

Thankful words written by
Mrs Ada + Hart, Groton, S D..
"Was taken with a bad cold
which settled on my lungs; cough
set in and finally terminated in
Consumption. Four Doctors gave
me up, saying l could live but a
short time. l gave myself up to
my Savior, determined If l could
not stay with my friends on earth,
l would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised
to get DR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. 1 gave it a trial, took in
all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me, and thank God, l am saved
aud now a well and healthy wo.
man." Trial bottles free at
Crawford Bro's Drug Store.
Regular size SOC. and 81. 90.
Guaranteed or. price refunded.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
Hurrying Over the Troops.

San Francisco, Aug. 29.-All
haste is being made here to dis
patch the troops now waiting here
to Manila. 1t is expected that
the entire casual detachment now
at the presidio will set sail within
about two weeks. The Puebla
loft today with $50 recruits; the
Warren goes on the 1st and the
Columbia ON tho 5th with rs many
recruits and casuals as they can
carry. II those assignments dc
not take up all the recruits now
at the presidio, the remainder
will be shipped on tho Sherman
which will be ready in about ter
days. The Loelanaw will leave
with her horses on the 3lst OF
this month.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
FilipinOs Ordered to Attack.

Manila, Aug. 80, $50 p. m. -
1t is reported that Aguinaldo, the
Filipino leader, has ordered the
rebel generals in the province of
Cavite to close in on and attempt
to take the town of linus, and it
is added that troops are coucen
trating around the town from the
lake country. The rebels, 1t is
further said, have al outpost of
TOO men on the Dasnsriaus road
and an equal force in the town Of
Anabo. The Americans are en-
trenching tho town. and they have
no fear of the result of any attack
by the rebels.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
WHEELER AT THE FRONT
He Will Command Funston q
Brigade. His Views of the
Country.

Msnils, Aug. 10, 6:1o p. m.-
Gen. Wheeler has boon ordered
to- report TO Gen. Macarthur.
He will be given command of
Gen. Funston's brigade, which
Col. Liscum has commanded tenn,
porsrily. Gen. Wheeler will
proceed to San Fernando tomor-
row, after having spent a week in
snergetically visiting the lines.
Gen. Wheeler said to a repre-.
sentative of the Associated Press ::
81 am much pleased with the sit.
uation. think that when Mai.
Gen. Otis gets moro troops here
he will make rapid progress. The
country is moro favorable for
military operations than | sup.
posed. The impression that the
country is unhealthy is wrong"
The railroad to Angeles will be
restored within a week and Gen.
Macarthur will advance his head
quarters to that place.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
BARNES DIES OF HIS
WOUNDS.
Joseph Jefferson, White, Arrested
on Charge of Murder.

Charlotte, N G, Aug 29-An
Observer special from Wilson, N
&, says Capt Calvin Barnes, who
was shot from ambush last night,
died at $3.50 this morning. He
was conscious up to his death.
Maj I l. Emry arrived here on a
special train at 1:3O a M, with
bloodhounds from Northampton,
but the dry weather and high
wind prevented them from trail
ing. The coroner's jury today
charged Joseph j jefferson,
white tenant on Capt Barnes
farm, with the crime. A gun
found near the scene of the shoot>
ing was identified by Jefferson's
brother law as one Jefferson
had borrowed from him. It's
reported that the prisoner will be
taken away from here for safe
keeping, although there is no in
dication of a lynching.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
BAD TOWN. is BRUNSWICK.
Another Express Agent Decamps
With $1,000 of Company
Money.

Brunswick, Ga, Aug 29-W A
Airheart, Southern express agent
at Brunswick, has disappeared and
is a defaulter to the extent of
about 81, 200. Airheart disap-
peared Sunday, and Superinten-
dent O'Brien came here at once
to investigate, finding the short~
ago as stated. In the safe Mr.
O'R-ien found a noto from Air
heart n which he said: "To the
gentleman opening this safe: This
IL my last chance. could not
stand the temptations of this town.
D. Brunswick. My only re-
regret is on account of my friend,
Mark K j O'Brien.
Yours for other parts,
"W A Alrhcart.
Alrheart, who was tOrmerl y an
express messenger, succeeded Z.
n. Mabry, little over year after
Mabry had skipped out with $15, :
900. Mabry was caught and the
money recovered. Airheart led
. fast life in Brunswick, which, it
is said, accounts for his downfall.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
A PARDON GRANTED.
White Man Who Was Convicted
on Ex>convict' Testimony.

Gov McSweeney yesterday
granted Q pardon to Normie
Hodges, a white man, convicted
OF msnslsughter in Greenwood in
November, 1898, and sentenced
to two years in the State prison.
Hodges killed a negro. 1t ap>
pears that he was convicted on the
unsupported testimony Of an ex-
convict who was pardoned in
order that he might testify. Gov
McSweeney did not hesitate to
grant the pardon. Five Of the
jurors asked for the pardon.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02
CUBAN SOLDIERS PAID.
33, 500 Men Have Received 81,
526, 900. Commission in
Habana.

Habana, Aug 29-The commits
sion which has been engaged in
distributing the $4,000, 1000 ap-
proprated for the purpose of pay
ing of Cuban soldiers who sur
render their arms to the Ameri-
can officials, has returned to Ha-
bsna. 1t reports that 33,e92
persons have received their share
OF the gratuity and that the total
amount Of money distributed is
-, 528, 900. ,a.,. ~..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-09-02

On Monday, the 2Sth inst, the
President appointed the following
South Carolinians officers in the
volunteer army: To be first lieu
tenants (yice Mclaughlin and
Griffith, declined), X. +. Woods,
late 6rst lieutenant, Second South
Car olina Volunteers; w. p. Craw-
ford, late captain Second South
Carolina Volunteers.