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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

the capital. as it awakened no Int! e
anxiety throughout the land. While
hoping no international complica-
lions have arisen or may de-
velop in the Philippines, the
unnecessary burdens which this coun-
try has assumed in the far east, it is
quite to he expected, will keep us in
hot water the major portion of y
months on Ofthe year.
Even now the danger of foreign in
reference, either directly Is the re-
suit of reckless destruction of prop
crty in the Philippines by the new
subjects of this nation. or Indirectly
through recognizing the belligerency
Of the insurgents, is felt in diplomatic
quarters. And Notwithstanding our
belief that America ha- gone 10 that
extreme where there is no backward
step, vet we can but feel that the ma
ton has been made a party to a dis
turbance in the affairs in a far dis
tant quarter of the globe that might
as readily have been avoided.
But with the Oregon added TO his fleet
Admiral Dewey will have a formidable
fleet sufficient 20 cope with any circum-
stance that NAV float in on the cur
rents of destiny. Following is COM
plete list of the war ships now under
the command of Dewey. with the
number Of sailors and marines on
each vessel:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness. and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous
lining of the custodian tube. When
this tube gets inllamed you have a
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed deafness
i the result. and unless the inflam-
nation can be taken out and this tube
restored TO its normal condition, hear
ing will he destroyed forever: nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars
for any case of deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh cure. Send for circu-
lars. free.
+. j. CHENEY * Co, Toledo, Ohio.
Sold bv druggists, 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25


s. STORY IS going the rounds in Cen
trai and South American papers of a
latt cship to he called the American
Boy. which is To be built by popular
subscription among the boys in vari-
ON, cities of the United States. The
description given Of the projected
81 arican wonder i staggering. The
ship. according to the gullible press,
viii he 900 feet long, with POI feet
beam, and displacement of $40
tons. Forty knots an hour is the
speed sine i expected to develop. Her
yuua are too numerous to mention,
Hut among them are four 1j-inch
monsters while the 12-inch and
Io-.uch class mount up into the
scores. The armor belt will be
,.5 inches thick, backed by eight feet
OF asbestos felt. Then she Will carry
5000 tons Of smokeless coal; there
wil ''e a gymnasium in the cabin As
Itrg- ~ a small auditorium: she will
iag 40 officers and 900 men; and
90, cost Of the completed ship will be
so 200 600,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

TEE New York Herald boasts that
New Workers spent S2j, 900, 900 in
charity during 1898. Laying aside
tine question Of why such tremen-
dou- outlay was necessary in the
mid OF such boosted prosperity, we
come to the Ie~tiOn: When will
some great city boast that it did not
find IL necessary to spend a cent for
charity. its people being employed at
living wages While we are con-
graduating ourselves that charity is
prov ided in abundance, let us not for
get nat it J. our duty TO strive for
that condition when charity will not
D. ueedcd.-Omaha WOrld-Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

w. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskilwa, III.
Chief, says: I'VE won't keep
house without DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds. Experimental with many
others, but never got the true rem
edy until we used DR.. Kings New
Discovery. No other remedy can
take its place in our home, as in it we
have certain and sure cure for
coughs, colds, whooping cough, etc.
1t is idle to experiment with other
remedies, even if they are urged on
you as just as good as DR.. Kings
New Discovery. They are not as
good, because this remedy has rec
ord of cures and besides is guaran-
teed. 1t never fails to satisfy. Trial
bottles free at Harris q Ullemeyer's
drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
Democrat. ON Guard.

The democratic minority in con-
-ro-- i standing firmly eutrenched in
defense OF the principles of the Chi
cl- platform On many occasions
the rpublicans have introduced bills
and resolutions with view of taking
10 cine minority of its feet. but these
things come only To recede like an
oee.n wave as it dashes against Glib
IalI o.. No democrat has weakened
for IN instant to his allegiance to the
national platform. The Hill coinage
Jill now before the house. which
wou id make gold the sole standard
and retire the greenbacks is meeting
with the same solid front from dem
ocTttic members. They have met it
with minority bill which authorizes
she Coinage Of gold and silver at 10
10. and the retirement of national
hank paper. now being used as
money" Every democratic mem
her rom Maine to Mexico supports
the minority bill. When the Hill bill
-pe~ TO the senate il will 90 to certain
death
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
Good, Pure Water.

Impure water, as well as ice water
causes much Sickness, which might be
avoided at small cost. Bethesda Min
eral Spring water is pleasant to take,
refreshing, and has wonderful cura-
tive powers in all diseases of bladder
and kidneys. 1t cures diabetes and
Bright's disease and is prescribed and
endorsed by eminent physicians. You
should not delay, but try it at once.
Sold in sealed mitigation bottles by
druggists. Booklet sent free. Bethes-
da Mineral Spring company. A. NJ.
Jones, president, Waukcsha, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
Does Coffee Agree With Yous

If NOT. drink Grain-O-made from
pure grains. A lady writes: The
first time / made Grain-O ! did not
like it. but after using it for one week
nothing would induce me to 90 back
to coffee" 1t nOurishes and feeds
the system. The children can drink
it freely with great benefit. 1t is the
strengt nening substance of pure
grains. Get package today from
your grocer. follow the directions in
making it and you will have a deli
cious and healthful table beverage for
old and young ID and % cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
Rheumatism Cured In "a Hours.

L. j. Blackmore, of Halter Il Black
more, Pittsburgh, Pa, says: a
short time since l procured bottle
of Mystic Cure 1t got me out of
the honse in "a hours. / took TO NV
bed with rheumatism nine months
ago and the Mystic Cure is the only
medicine that did me any good.
had five of the best physicians in the
city, but l received very little relief
from them. / know the Mystic Cure
to he what it is represented, and take
pleasure in recommending it TO other
poor sufferers.
Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Second
avenue. Rock Island: Gust Schlegel &
Son. 22O West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
Dbl rIeet in PhllippIne waters.

Tie suggestion from Admiral
Dew"y. contained in the Associated
Press dispatches of Yesterday, that
in" sattleshiP Oregon. for political
reasons. he sent TO Manila as soon :
possible. naturally occasioned much
concern IN administration circles at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

) a part Of the white mans bur-
den I IL pleasant TO contemplate that
the United States through its >elf-as-
summed obligations has become re-pon-
-iJie for the property that may be
destroyed by its new but unwilling
wards
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
Fatality of Group.

Statistics show that thousands of
infants and children die yearly of
membraneous Group. We do not ex-
aggerate when we state that every
one of the innOcents could have been
saved had Foley's Honey and Tar been
given them in time. Can YOU afford
to be without it in your household?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke ioar life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full of life and vigor, take MOTTO
BAG. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
The People Believe
What They Read About Hoods
Sarsaparilla
Their Faith in This Medicine is
Grounded on Merit
They Know 1t Absolutely Cures
When Other Medicines Fail


Hoods Sarsaparilla is not merely sim
pie preparation of Sarsaparilia, Dock,
Stillingia and little Iodide of Potassium.
Besides these excellent alternatives, it
also contains hose great anti bilious and
liver remedies, Mandrake and Dandelion.
1t also contains those great kidney RENE
dies, IVA Ursi, Juniper Berries, and
Pipsissewe.
Nor are these all Other very valuable
curative agents are tremendously COM
binec in Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it Is
carefully prepared under the personal
supervision of regularly educated phar-
macist.
Knowing these facts, is the abiding faith
the people have in Hoods Sarsaparilla
matter of surprise? You can see why
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures, when other
medicines totally, absolutely fail.
MY little girl was afflicted with
eczema and suffered for seven years. She
was attended by physicians and tried
many different kinds of medicine with
out relief. After taking a few bottles of
Hoods SarsapariIla she was cured" MRS.
EMMA FRANKLIN, Honeoye, New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

What's the secret of happy, vigor-
Gus health? Simply keeping the bow
els, the stomach the liver and kid
neys strong and active. Burdock
Blood Bitters does it. For sale by
Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

D. Y DAVIS, of Canton, feeds poi
soued wheat To sparrOwS, and brought
iu 20 heads at once for bounty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

Too late to cure cold after con-
sumption has fastened its deadly grip
on the lungs. Take DIR. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup while yet there is
time. For sale bv Marshall IL Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. For sale by L.
H Thomas, A j. Reiss and NJ. Z.
Bahnsen, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

TIT sAyward tendency in the price
OF e--5 may be accepted as evidence
that another trust has been hat ,hed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

TIE senatorial deadlocks continue
IN California. Pennsylvania, Delaware
Utah and Nebraska.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

IHE Montana senate voted down
j 20 raise the re OF consent from
j. g. Is Years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

Arnold's Bromo Celery cures head
aches; 10, rs and so cents. Reiss'
drug store,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

The Charleston and Petrol are now
cruising among the islands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25

The Colorado legislature has passed
an antitrust bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-25
SOLD By

Otto Grotian. 1901 Second Ave.
A j. Riess. 1929 Fourth Ave.
j. NJ. Keim, 9Th Ave. and 3Sth st
Otto Rudert, 9Th Ave. and Elm St
Emil Koehler.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
NM sTILL ne rHE DEwsr .Rcn.
But Col. Church SAYS That IL WIN ID, the
Navy Arch a. Well.

Col. w, {. Church. chairman OF the Citizen
Commit'!tte for PerpetuatIng tho Dewey Arch.
fastened to state publicly yesterday that the
determination TO call the celebration arch the
Navy Arch rather than tn" Dewey Arch I'm.
pied no l"ss"ning Of respect for Admiral
Dewey or chang" OF purpose in working for
the perretuation 81 the arch Col Church
spoke Of the attacks on Admiral Dewey as
shameful.
1t will always he the Dewey Arch, "a IL has
always BEEN he said. Whatever has been
said that has been Interpreted In any other
sense has properly been an effort to explain
that 1t il not only a Dewey Arch. bu, some.
thing more. It Is Navy Arch because il
R'orincS :hc service " which Dewey 10 titting!y
chief In u way the arch explains itself There
are on II full sized figures Of Pau Jones,
Hal. Decatur. Mncdonough. Perry. Gushing and
Fnrragut. and medal ions Of Worden, Davis.
Lawrence, Dhhlgrcn. Preb,e. John Barry. Foote
anu BainbriiGc. The architecture and the
hculptur" show what was intended. We nro
carrying out the whole evident purpose The
rch Is 70 represent not only the .ndvid-
ual but the navy. The inscription is another
evidence OF the real purpose Of this artistic
m"inento: To the q DRY 81 the American Navy
anu ~ Greeting to our Admiral "A Grateful City
Relying on Their Nalor Has Built this Arch
and III" battle Of Manila Bay will b. perpetu-
a'ri as long ~ tn" arrh stands. aud there IL
It'll" doubt that II will always b. known n the
D"wey Arch Iust as the monument In Trait gar
sGuHrr. Loni1n., II known throughout IN.
world as the Nelson Monument Tho most
lasting incident IN connection with the history
Of the arch will y. the fact that Dewey came
here and was welcomed with its erection"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
GarE THE FAMiAr POISONED room.
T. &. Hills. Western Railroad Manager
Killed by u New Conk,s Mistake.

Sioux CITY. Ia. Nov 23-F c. Hills Cen
eral Manager OF tho Sioux City and Northern
and the Sioux City and Western Railways lied
this morning after eating breakfast food which
the new cook had taken from a box OF the
cereal which had been mixed with poison to
kill rats. Mrs. Hills rallied from the effects OF
the poison. but the shock OF her husbands
death caused a collapse and sho may not re-
cover
The new cook had been in the Hills home
only a week. Hulia Holmberg. the one who
left. had, with the knowledge OF Mrs Hills, pre-
pared the poison mixture. The new cook was
not told Of this and she took the wrong one OF
two boxes. idcnt.cally alike which were to.
getheT on pantry shelf, Mr. and Mrs Hills
sat down to breakfast before the other mem
hers Of the family came down stairs Mr. Hills
swallowed several spoonfus OF the food con-
tanning arsenic and al most immedi-
ately felt tho effects OF H. In Ave
minutes he was so weak that his sons were
obliged to carry him to his room Mrs HIlIs
had also eaten tho food. and for a time il WINS
thought thar both would die.
Mr. Hils was born in England in 1912 went
to New York with his parents in 1874. served
through the Civil War and soon thereafter
came 10 Sioux City He had been connected
with tn" Chicago and Northwestern and the
Sioux City and Pacific Railways,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
CBdMBERLAIN SEES the kAIsER.
mt Windsor Castle Yesterday
The subject Not Made Known.


LONDON, Nov. 23-Emperor william SUM
moncd Count Won Hatzfeldt. the German AM
bassador. to Win lsor Castle to-day. The Am
bassador, who is still an invalid, was mufied
nm when he arrived at the station. He was
wheeled in a chair from the train to a carriage
and conveyed to the castle.
Later. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain arrived
aud had interviews with Herr Won Bulow,
German Minister Of Foreign Affairs. who ac-
companies the Emperor. and Count Won HAITI.
feldt. Mr.. Chamberlain subsequently had an
audience with the Emperor. who had also
conversed lenRthily with him at the
banquet on Tuesday night. Emperor William
a'teiwnrd conferred with Herr Won Bulow
aud Count Won Hatzfcldt. Nothing. Of course.
has transpircd as to the subject OF the inter-
views.
Lord Saishury'5 sicknoss and bereavement
have prevented the carrying out Of the plan
that lac should stay at Windsor Castle through
out Emperor Williams visit. hr. Chamber
lan's arrival there IL treated by some Of
the newspapers rs being mysterious. Mr.
Balfour. First Lord OF the Treasury. who is
in charge Of the Foreign ONCE in Lord Sails.
bury's absence. conferred with Mr.. Chamber
lain Sir Michael Hicks Beach. Chancellor Of
the FSchequer. and the Right Hon. Henry
Chaplin. President of the Local Government
Board. before Mr.. Chamberlain went to Wind
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
GEN. noon CouIyo 10 WASHING ROW
To Confer About Organizing Cuban Regi-
ments Under American Oficers?

Hectuf Cdbtt DesDdthh 10 THE Sun.
SANTIAGO DE CuBA. Nov. 23.-Cien Wood will
leave here Tomorrow on the transport Mao
Iherson by order of Secretary OF War
l'oot. He does not know why he is recalled
TO the United States. but II is believed
nero that no has been summoned TO
consult with tho War Department In regard to
MS recent recommendations for the with.
drawal OF American troops and the substitu-
ton OF several regiments OF natives under
American officers The experiment with tho
rural guards has proved highly successful.
The men take lively interest In their work,
ana have shown much capacity for their duties
should Gen. Woods scheme he adopted. the
United States would be saved much money
and many lives.
The transport Terry. with Gen. Wilson
ABOARD. Is aground In Nire Bay. Gen Wood
to-day sent the transport Wright to assist tho
iankton In getting the Terry aloat The
transport is not injured. but Is fast on a muddy
bottom.
There Is. not n single patient in the yellow
fever hospital here.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 23.-Adit.- Gen. Corbin
said tonight that Brig Gen. Leonard Wood
was coming to Washington to Wait his family,
which is spending the winter here. Gen. Cor.
bin said also that Gen. Wood had not been
summoned ana that the Secretary OF War had
issued no orders with regard TO his home
coming.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
R1ISI' DEMOCRATIC MONEr
Contributions of Ore Dollar n Month Asked
From the Rank ana File.

BosToS. Nov pa. W. Thomas. agent for
the Democratic National Committee. Is in
Boston carrying out the new plan Of the
committee Tor raising campaign funds
by small contributions Contributions OF
a dollar q month are asked The signers
OF n blank pledges himself TO contribute
81 for every month from October 1879, to
and INCLUDING October, 1900. which makes
go These are the smallest contributions
asked Mr.. Thomas sad.
II this money comes directly from the rank
OF the committee. thOn the party will DO
under no obligations TO the Sugar Trust or
70 any Of the other great organizations or bus
tribute to the funds of the Repu hlican party
The Democratic party, II successful. will have
assumed no obligation except that OF adherence
10 the principl les FOR the success OF which the
people have given their money"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
the ORDERS 10 sCBLEr
secretary Long Explains why n. Was Di-
rected not TO Proceed to South Africn

WAsHINoroN. Nov 23.-Secretary Long sail
to-day that directions to Admiral Schley not to
proceed to African waters until further orders
were inserted in hi. waiting orders as a rre.
caution. Their insertion was due, he said 10
an agreement between the Navy Department
and the State Department
They should not be interpreted or UNDER
STOOD, lie said. as prohibiting Adm raj
sch!ey from proceeding to South Africa while
he Is in command OF the south Atlantic station.
lie has not been permanently directed not TO
go there. but merely not to 10 so until further
orders As l said. the insertion OF these iirec.
lions was an ordinary precaution. and there ia
nothing out OF the usual order OF things in H.
Ihe South African situation may change Mt
any time. and II would therefore la necessary
10 Issue new instructions Ia change shouIJ
occur. ucce~sithtng the presence OF Amcri-
can warShips in South African waters W.
VIII De able to send the Necessary orders 10
Rio de- Janrlro or Som other port al which tho
thicago VIII stop. SUPPOSE we should give the
!hicago ." Emission ~ 60 to South Africa and
by ths tim" she reached Rio the situation
should be sucn that we thought II advisable
African waters, In that sven: We should be Oh.
llgci to change the ORDERS again Thu only
OBJECT IN Withholding the permission 10 pro-
cHed to Africa Is to take advantage OF tho
greatest possible time before issuing final
orders" ~
Secretary Long said IL was ridiculous 10 say
that the Bureau OF Navigation was rpspou.ibIe
Tor the Withholding Of PERMISSION TO Schlay 10
WISH south Africa. and repeated that Tor Il plo.
mate reasons the stat" Drpartincnt and tho
Navy Department believed II the sufrr c1,iTse
20 wait mn'il tho last possibl" moment before
issuing nhal instructions on the subject.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
RUNAWAY COupLE ARRESTED.
Bov and Girl Get Married and Tramp 90
Miles From Rochester to Cuyi-r,iiIc.


ROCHESTER,. y. y. Nov. % -Ne,son II. brow
an Bessie McCorj. both OF whom live In this
city. coped last sunday. They had tried To get
the girl's parents to consent to their marriage.
and, when they refused. the girl left u letter
saving that their two bodies would be found
lying sde by side in Grne-cc Valley Park as
they were going to die together The letter
was taken 20 the Chiefof Police. and he laughed
and said that the young people were not dead.
but had probably eloped. Messages were sent
the courle had been arrested in Cuyiervtlie.
would DC brought back TO this city.
Snce their marriage In Svottsvi'le. on Mon
day, the youthful pn,r have followed tho West
ern New York and PENNSYLVANIA tracks on foot.
staying Monday night AT the hotc In Scotts-
vile, on Tuesday nght with friends at Avon.
aud last night In u barn n short distance
north Of Cuyl-rvlle. They went into that
village this morning. and after getting
breakfast started for the farm OF " "
Whcclock. where they expected to obtain
employment. They were opposite the telc.
graph Office when Chef Clcary's Telegram was
received and were arrested within one minute
after It's receipt.
The young couple appeared VERY happy and
cheerful. showing no effects OF their long
tramp other than the hoes In their shoes. An
officer from Rochester will bring them hack 10
this city this afternoon. Drew is 10 years OF
age and his vie IL III.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-24
WIRELESS TEL GRIrnr PLANS.
Company Just Incorporated VIII Have Its
Headquarters In This City.

Isaac l.. Rice will be President Of the Marconi
Wireless, Telegraph Company. which was in
corroratcd with SlO.OoJ.OOO authorize" capital
at Trenton Oh Wednesday August Belmont will
be the Treasurer. Mr. Rice said yesterday:
Active operations will be begun Ly the com
pany soon as We have obtained suitable
quarters and have built our machinery. Prob
ably our factory will be In this city. Tho COM
pany has acquire the right to operate in all
the American possessions and In Cuta. There
was u contract made recently. prior to the
formation 81 our omrany TO connect Ave ~
th" Hnwhinn islands by wireless telegraph,
but otherwise No viii control all Hawaiian
wireless telegraph rights. There are ali sorts
OF uses Ia which the Aarconi system can b.
put. and IL IL really in its infancy.
Among the matters to which we will give
special attention will he the manufacture OF
instruments To be used Tor te!cgraph.ng be-
tween vessels ut sea. We hope also to ruuIp
with wireless telegraph Instruments the signal
and life saving stations along the coast, So that
approaching vesse,s can be- warned when log
and storm hide them and their lights"