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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
CUBANs WANT INDEPENDENCE.
Gomez Induced To Talk About the Stu
alton in the Island.

New York Feb. pa dispatch to
The Herald from Mstanzas says: Gen
eTal Gomez, in an interview, said:
Cuba must decide its own future, and
j realize that the present problems are
quite as serious as those solved by
force OF arms. and that the indepen =
dence for which blood has been so free
ly spilled might be thrown away by a
few acts of folly. Ny greatest
ambition is to see Cuba free and inde-
pendent, and its people united for hon
est government, peace and prosperity
This can be accomplished more easily
than many think. The Spaniards in
Cuba are displaying a willingness to
meet the Cubans halfway They are
peEInnirg TO learn that We desire peace
and protection for all.
Since Jan. l sentiment throughout
Cuba has changed materially. Another
two months VIII see all citizens fra
ternizing. One year will do more to
blot out the hatreds ergendered by the
insurrection than ten did To reconcile
the people OF the north and south after
the civil war in the United States
''Of one thing you may be sure-aI
Cubans acknowledge their deep debt OF
gratitude to the Americans. Go where
you will in this island and you win find
the Cuoan and American flags floating
lOEGIneT- but tNdA uONtS not mean that
the people wish the latter To replace
the former. If good judgment and for
bearance he used Cuba VIII ever ac-
knowledge commercial and senti-
mental allegiance To the United States
but those who have Tisked their lives
and those who have sacrificed loved
ones n the call Of patriotism cannot be
expected to relinquish their fondest
hopes, even a the invitation Of that
friend who held out-I had almost said
tardiIy-a helping hand in the hour OF
need.
Patriotism and love OF country can
never properly be weighed in the bal
ance against gold. yet many American
periodicals say that the Cubans arr
blind because they cannot see the finsn-
cia! advantage OF linking their fat with
the United States. The Cuban birth
right X not FOR sale. Now. let me say
that. unless l greatly misjudge the Deo-
pie OF the United States. the majority
OF them viii demand the redemption
of those promises made by congress
The selfish politicians in the United
States form a dangerous element. -
they do in all other countries but they
cannot control the viii of the people in
whose hands the future of Cuba is
safe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
FIGHTING FURIoUsLY AGAIN.
Natives Begin Another Engagement and
Monadnock Joins.

MOnaunOck JOiEs.
Manila, Feb. ., > p. m.-At day
light the enemy began worrying tao
tics at various points on the Ameri-
can line. apparently with the purpose
of Withdrawing attention from affairs
inside the city. The monitor Monad-
mock Joined in the engagement. throw
in1 IO-inch shells over the American
lines into bodies of the enemy, as in
dicated bv the signal corps. So far
our casualties are one killed and 10
wounded. From the towers in the
city fires are seen at 4 dozen places,
some probably started by the Monad-
mock shells. 1t is reported the na-
tives threaten to burn Escolta and
the walled city tonight. Scores of
rebels were arrested in the fonda dis
trict. Sixty with two car loads of
arms and accoutrements were cap
tured in a house. Business is tenn
Porarily suspended.
Great Precautions Taken.
Manila. Feb. %. $50 p. m.-Gen.
Otis has issued an order directing all the
inhabitants of Manila. until otherwise
ordered To coniine themselves to their
houses after in the evening. He
warns the incendiaries and suspects |
that they will be severely dealt with.
Extraordinary precautions have been |
taken to prevent further trouble,
which Is threatened tonight, but it is
generally believed last nights expert
ence has cfTectually quelled the dis
turbing element.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
FUNERAL OF FAURE.
Solemn Ceremonial in Paris for the De-
parted Statesman.

Paris. Feb. 23.-Funeral services
for the late President Faure were SOL
emnized today at Notre Dame with
much ceremony. The procession
was led by soldiers. Troops were
interspersed throughout the cortege.
Following the military escort came
Gen. Zurlindcn, military governor of
Paris, followed by the catafalque with
members OF the cabinet as pallbearers,
then the memb bers OF the Faure family,
President Loubet, Premier Dupuy,
presidents of the senate and deputies,
papal nuncio, members of diplomatic
corps and other civil and military dig
nitaries. The procession moved
slowly from the Elysee to the cathed-
raj. Crowds, some of whom had held
their places since midnight, were
standing with barred heads as the pro-
cession passed. The casket was re-
moved from the funeral car and taken
into the palace before the altar, while
the bells tolIed and the bands played
Il dirgc. A salvo of artillery was
fired.
At the conclusion of the services in
the cathedral the members of the
court of cessation were driven to the
palace of Justice. escorted by II de-
tachment of dragons, and the funeral
procession reformed and proceeded to
the cemetery Pere la Chaisc.
Washington, Feb. 23.-Funeral SER
vices in memory of the president of
France were held here. The presi-
dent, cabinet and diplomatic corps
and a large part of the officials of
Washington attended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
STRUGGLE IN MANILA
Fighting and Fire in the Highways OF the
CITY at the Same Time.

q -
City at the Same Time.
Manila, Feb. 2S.-Last night was one
nf terror to thousands Of the inhabitants
uf Manila. the rebels making good their
uft-repeateu threats to the extent of
burning acres of buildings. and wound
ing an officer and three men by firing
through windows during the excitement.
At o'clock an incenGiary fire occurred
IL block OF brick buildings occupied
by Chinese on the Gale la Coste. in the
Santa Cruz district. \ stiff breeze was
blowing ard the inhamma biIty of the
structures caused the blaze to spread
with alarming rapidity. The city fire
department was hopelessIy irCompe-
tent and the English volunteer brigade
from Santa Mesa was summoned and
with a modern engine pumping adequate
streams from the canal succeeded, after
four hours work, in getting the blaze
under control.
InCeudaries Cut the Hose.
Meartime the entire block and the
greater part Of two others across the
street were completely sutted Hur-
CreCS of inhabitants were rendered
homeless. The Chinese and natives
lined the adjacent streets. while hun
drcds more. fearing a eeu-rai coutla&ra-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
APPLY TORCH
Natives Make an Attempt to De.
stroy Manila by
Flames.
GREAT DAMAGE Is THE RESULT.

Situation Grows Serious at the Philip
pine Capital That Gen. Otis All But De
cIares Martial Law-Another Outbreak of
HostiIities-More Troops Ordered From
This Country to the Far Away Archi-
Pelago.
Washington. Feb. 23.-Gen. Otis
cables from Manila confirming the As
sociated Press advices of last nights
outbreak and placing the fire loss at
half million dollars. He adds:
Early this morning large body Of
insurgents made demonstration off
McArthur's front. near Caloocan and
were repulsed."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
MAN WHO BOUGHT THE BEEF.
Nearly Million Pounds of 1t. for the Sol
diers Last Summer.

Nearly a Million Pounds of 1t. for the Sol
diers Last Summer.
Col. Charles VI. Woodruff. assistant
commissary general and United states
army purchasing agent and depot CON-
missary at Governors Island. y. y,
WIG was prominent in army supply
purchases. testified that he bought u
total of S2,25S, goo worth of supplies in
the first six months of the war. He
bought between 100000 and 100000
pounds of canned roast beef at .
cost ranging from liz cents To II cents
per pound, according to the size of
cans Principal dealers would bio
.Tlt-.thiy on il apG when he received
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
RUDYARD KIPLING VERY ILL.
Reported Suffering with "A Severe Attack
of Pne Onia and Lnconscions.

New York. Feb. 23.-It is stated on
what seems good authority that Rud-
yard Kipling has been attacked by
pneumonia. and that his condition l.
critical. At midnight yesterday it was
stated that he had been unconscious
for several hours. Three nurses al
farnate at the sick mans bedside and 4
physician is in attendance.
Kipiing came to New York about
three weeks ago from England. He was
accompanied by his wife and three chill
dren. He had no fixed plans. although
he contemplated a visit to Brattleboro
Vermont. On Monday morning he Wis
tied his American publishers. Double
day &, Mcclure. and on that occasion
seemed extremely well and in splendid
spirits. The same night he exhibited
signs Of fever
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
would Put schIey Above sampson.

Washington. Feb. 23.-Lentz of Ohio
introduced in the house yesterday bill
reviving the rank Of admiral and vice
admiral and naming Rear Admiral
Dewey and Rear ADMIRAL Schley a. the
persons to MI the respective positions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
MORE TROOPS MUST GO.
War Department Decides to Send Furth-
KeInforcements to Manila.

Washington, Feb. 23.-The war de
Partment has arranged to dispatch
further reinforcements to Otis ut
Manila. The regiments selected are
the 9th infantry, now ut New York,
and the 9th infantry, at San Antonio,
Tex. Both 20 by way of San Fran
cisco 1t is expected they will leave
there by March ID.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23

Montreal, Feb. 23.-Rivera and Dc
Rios, of the Filipino educational en-
bassy," left last night for Halifax,
where they sail Feb. y for England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
First killed in the spanish War.

Clyde o.. Feb. 23.-The remains of
George Burton Meeks. the first Ameri-
can killed ir the Spanish-Anerican war
arrived here yesterday, having been
brought from the National cemetery at
Key West. Fla, where they We're buried
IA 81 NAV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
The Grip Cure That Does Cure.

Laxative BrOmo Quininc Tablets re-
moves the cause that produces Ia
grippe. The genuine has l.. Il. O. on
each tablet. % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23


my husband that some
thing must be done, for
/ was nearly frantic with
pain. Having read of
til e wonderful cure S
Lydia E. Pinkham S Veg
etable Compound had
performed, determined
to try It. l have taken
1t and am happy to say I
am cured. l recommel
TO all my friends and I
tire of telling the bene
have derived from its US
have you alone to than
my recovery.
Mrs. ELLEN FLANA-
GAN. 1910 Mountain ST.,
Philadelphia. Pa. writes:
dear Mrs. PINKHAM
Three years ago I was
a sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia, was irritable
and cross, and can say
that after taking seven
bottles or Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compou,
Measure in writing tI1is (
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23

All forms of scrofula, sores. boils.
pimples and eruPtions are quickly aud
permanently cured by Hoods Sarsa
parilla.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
TELLS OF A BEEF EXPERIMENT.

ERS. PINKF1AM says that irritabty indicates disease.
IVH Women who nervous and snappsh be
pit1ed Their homes uncomfortable; their dis
positions grow constantly
a understands the peculiar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23

troubles OF her sex.
Mrs. ANNA E. HALL, of Mill
dale. Conn, was all Fun down in
health and had cofnpletely lost
control of her nerves. She wrote
to Mrs. Pinkham at lynn, Mass,
for advice. Now she writes:
a. wish to thank So,, for what
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23

tion, re'm6ved-theiff furniture and other
a radius Of a quarter Of a mile when
the alarm was first given General
Hughes personally supreintended the po-
lice arrangements. The whole city was
thoroughly patrolled and guards were
doubled Every available man was dis
patched to the region Of the fire. I'M
pediments were placed in the way OF
the hremen and the hose was cut FIVE
different times.
Natives Driven on the Streets.
This resulted in all the natives being
GTiVen off the streets. those in the inn
mediate vicinity of the blaze being cor
rallied in vacant lots and guarded until
the excitement was over. In many in
stances the natives were insOleIt and
paid no regard to the orders given them.
and the soldiers were compelled to use
harsh measures The butts Of their ri
hes and their bayonets were freely ap-
piled.
FIremen and Soldiers Fired Upon.
The danger from live electric light
wires necessitated the closing of the
circuit in the burning region. and the
only light in certain parts of the city
was that furnished by the blaze. Short
y after midnight another big fire was
started in the TOndo district. where the
natives are thickest. and when the fire
men and soldiers attempted 10 work
regular fusillade of rife and revolver
shots was fired from the windows and
roofs pF b11ilH{poG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23
EVERYDAY
TALKS NEEH
WOMEN

Vegetable Compound has done helped
than anything else. suffered for long
pains in back and limbs falling Of
also had neuralgia my could sleep. told
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23

ham vegetable Compound entirely cured take great
pleasure in writing this you and would be pleased be
interviewed by who afflicted with that distressing
complaint. l am very grateful to you
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-23

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Evening journal., 1899-10-25

was taken in with all the enjoyment
imaginable. Within the buildings
where the various manufacturers dis
played their goods, one could see many
people angling for such souvenirs as
could be obtained. Around the fancy
booths and places where food was given
away. one could see many dainty femi-
nine hands held out for samples. while
about Me machinery men were much in
evidence. eager to have the various
points explained TO them.
The exhibits are numerous and very
fine, but, OF course, they do not exceed
or even compare with those Of the
Worlds Fair. On exhibition we're
glazed kid. machines, shoe factories,
shirt factories. carpet and ribbon weav-
ers. bakeries. and everything which
would give a person some desired in
formation regarding the different
manufactures throughout the country.
Evening journal., 1899-10-25

warmth Of welcome received, we &c
forth with faces frightened and hearts
lightened by your words Of friends
ship to enjoy all that the faithful en-
deavors Of you and your associates
have after weeks and months of labor
placed within our reach.
"In the name of the citizens of Della
ware. whether here gathered or else
where detained. i thank you for the
pleasures received and to be received
and let me express the hope and belief
that the exercises and experiences OF
this day will bind us closer together In
those pursuits which are for our mu-
tual good"
The director-general acknowledged
the pleasant words OF the Delaware
presiding officer in a few fitting re-
marks.
Immediately following the exercises
the governor and stan. the Board of
Trade committees and their guests
were entertained at dinner by the offi-
cials Of the exposition in the private
dining hall adjoining the convention
hall. Director-General Wilson sat at
the head OF the table with Governor
Tunnel at his right, and Chairman
Vandegrift at his left. Before the de-
parture of the guests Director-Genera
Wilson proposed the toast: "To Della
wares Manufacturers. which all
drank. Mr.. Vandegrift proposed a toast
to Director-General Wilson and his as
sociates. This was also drunk. Charles
Il. McFee. a Delawarean living in
Washington, made a neat address, ar
ter which the guests were shown
through the commercial musuem
During the afternoon Damrosch's Or
chestra gave concerts in the auditor
ium. In the evening a festival was
given in the auditorium in which the
combined violin. mandolin and guitar
clubs OF Philadelphia took part. Il was
pleasing conclusion to the days fes-
tivities
The traffic over the p. W. G b. rail-
road far exceeded that of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. carrying over 200
persons. while the latter about 300.
Fully 1900 people went from this city.
or course this does not include the
large number of people who went by
trolley and by boat, both Of which lines
did a good business. The people took
advantage of the Pennsylvania road
owing to the fact that trains stopped
directly in front of the grounds.
Evening journal., 1899-10-25

Chicago Democracy has a cinch on Del
aware; that the gold Democracy is
miserable. wobbling weakling, with
out legs sturdy enough to stand upon
land quite incapable OF giving the help.
less and staggering Republican party
the slightest boost All OF these facts
/ learned at the expo. yesterday, and
on good authority, too. or course.
knew them before; but Il was graft
flying to have them confirmed on such
an occasion.
SO far as the exposition Is concern
sd, was delighted with the auditorium.
Il is a splendid place for a campaign
rally. ! hope that II will be preserved
for that purpose. They were wasting
it yesterday. having only organ and
band recitals there
The Board OF Trade reporter inform
ed me that the several halls are crowd
ed with excellent exhibits OF American
manufactures, and he said that they are
exceedingly interesting. Personally
they didn't interesting me, and / did not
investigate. Such things are valuable 20
politicians when making campaign
speeches in which industrial activity
or depression, statistics, facts and in
ferences are essential; but the present
is not season for political speeches
in Delaware, and /, therefore. did not
care for that point of view just now.
What ] sought was interviews.
There were thousands of business
men there from Delaware. and they
were intensely interested in the exhib-
it's; but the business men had no inter-
est for me. They do not go to the
primaries. and, therefore, they are no
good In politics.
Several thousand Delaware women
were there. too. They put In laborious
hours In ecstacy over the exhibits; but
the women's interest did not interest
me; the women have not votes.
] noticed that the expo managers
planted plenty OF shrubbery. so that
politicians will have a place to hide
when they have 10 take TO the woods
] interviewed more than a hundred
leading politicians Governor Tunnel
assured me that never In his life was
ne more firmly convinced that
(Pshaw The city editor says that
right here is where | get offl)
Evening journal., 1899-10-25
BY THE POLITICAL REPORTER
MISSED HIS SUPPER, BUT HAD A
GREAT TIME JUST THE SAME.

The Evening Journal took all of its
inside employees to the National Export
Exposition yesterday, and gave them
their dinners and trip on the minia-
ture railroad. The police reporter tells
me that they had a jolly time at din
ner | was talking politics and missed
my dinner However, / still have my
ticket. and I shall see If can't negoti-
gate with Harry Taylor and have IL
transmitted into refreshments at Gus
Viewig's.
You see it was Delaware Day at the
expo. and l enjoyed it greatly. It didn't
cost me a nick. There was lots Of poll
tics there. There is lots Of Delaware
politics in Pennsylvania, in New York
and at Washington, ID. c. AS / have
said, there was a great deal of il; in
deed, at the expo. yesterday. / met nu-
merous politicians away from home
while l was there. They all talked
politics, Of course; but chiefly under
cover, by innuendO. in an inferential
roundabout, it-may-be. perhaps, and IT,
sort of way
You see. Delaware is so small and
has so much politics that the politics
of the state overfOws. Indeed, / have
harbored fears that the state has more
politics than is good for it. II cannot
find accommodations for more than 9
limited number of great men: and
when there are too many men ambitious
to be great there is congestion that
breeds fever; and the fever becomes
dangerous to the state.
/ heard there that the Regular Re
lpublicans will coalesce and sweep tn,
divided Democracy into the Christiana
l also heard that the Chicago Demo
crats andthe gold Democrats will unit
and blow the several segments of th'
segregated Republican party so higl
that they will pass beyond the attrac
ton Of gravitatiOn anu never com
down, but forever float with the dus
LOT exploded meteors above the ether
4 Then, too, I heard that the Addick
Republicans and the Addicks Demo
lcrats are in partnership, own the stat
and mean to keep it on ice for Add
and send him to the Senate for III
with someone to act as his Me-too. re
firing Colonel DUPONT to some undis
lcoverable Oblivion.
On the other hand, / learned tina
there is no unpurchased purchasabl
patriotism now on the market in Del
laware; that all that was for sale i
the state has been cornered.
. I was positively assured that there /
: but one Republican party in the sfats
and that it is solid for Colonel DuPon
was advised to not forget that tn
Evening journal., 1899-10-25
ADJUSTMENTS WERE GREAT
SPORTING MAN GREATLY ENJOY.
ED THE SIDE SHOWS AT THE EX-
POSITION.

SPORTING MAN GREATLY ENJOY
ED THE SIDE SHOWS AT THE EX-
POSITION.
Yesterday was Delaware Ray at the
Exposition. and all Delawareans were
enthusiastic over the event. Why
shouldn't they rejoice, when IL was a
day set apart expressly for them? 1t
was an honor, and all Delawareans ap-
preciated it as such, all who could pos
sibly do so, turning out to do homage
to their state and TO the ones who SO
magnificently provided for them
The excursionists went from all parts
of the state, no place being so remote.
nor transportation so difficult, as to
prevent them from Joining their neigh
bors and extracting the most enjoy
ment possible from the glorious cele-
bration. Shortly before IL o'clock the
excursionists arrived at South street
station, headed by the First Regiment
Band OF this city proceeded in a body
TO the exposition grounds, with the
band playing eXhiliarating music.
which made sluggish blood fairly leap
through the veins. During the after
noon and evening the visitors from the
Diamond State wandered through the
various buildings, carefully noting the
different exhibits and inspecting many
articles which were new and novel.
When the visitors had finished their
tour Of the buildings. it was time for
supper. After that it was quite dark,
and the esplanade. with its screaming
fakirs OF many nationalities. some
dressed in the quaint and costly garb
Of the orient, while others. represented
only the plain plantation darkies. was
next I'm order. One was almost bewil-
dered by the display of thousands Of
electric lights, The continual din OF
Oriental music and the loud-voiced IA
kris, who were coaxing people into
their various places OF amusements.
Commencing on the western side OF
the esplanade, the visitor first enters
the building wherein are displayed the
marvellous electrical inventions ef the
age. After spending a pleasant quar-.
ter OF an hour amid this glare OF light
the building occupied by the glas!
workers is next explored and every Wis
itor Is sure TO bring away a souvenir.
BY the time all the side shows werl
seen the visitor suddenly discovered 4
was going home time, and proceeded
there, tired. but happy, and determine,
to do the expo" again.
Evening journal., 1899-10-25
THE OFFICE BOY.

Hully gee. but II was a bloomin good
show an it didn't cost me a nickel
for the paper did the right thing by us
Wish / could go agin tomorrow, so
could see that woman put her head in
the lions mouth again. She certainly
would be nowhere in minute il his
Jaws happened to get tired and he shut
his mouth to rest EN-. I'd shoot at 'em
all the time II l was her, just 20 scare
'em. That Chinese village was an aw-
ful funny place. The magician man
spit fire and smoke, and it must have
hurt him. too. he groaned so. The
Chinese kids were all right, but IL just
made me sick to see a fool woman kiss
the baby Another woman with her
said. "CoAe on, you idiot, or you'll be
kissin' the father next, and ! thought
$50. too