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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

Effort To BE Made to Settle the Question
Paying on and Disbanding tho Cuban
Army-Report That S15,ooo,ooo Is To
BE Onered-Three Millions Declared
Totally Inadequate by Cubans of Note
Who Are Quoted.
Havana, Feb. Robert P. Porter.
the representative of President McKin-
ley. and Sencr Gonzales Quesada, the
Cuban commissioner who recently left
Washington on a special mission to
Cuba, started yesterday morning for
Caibarien. province of Santa Clara, in
order to see General Maxine Gomez.
Porter's mission to General Gomez is of
a two-foId characterize discuss with
him fully the position of the Cuban
army and to invite him to Havana. The
Washington administration desires an
immediate and friendly settlement of
the Cuban army question. As the mill
tary chiefs decisively refuse to accept
50, ,000. 900 in complete satisfaction of the
claims of the soldiery Washington has
determined, il is understood, to offer a
much larger sum, even as high a sum
as SIS. ZOO. coo If less will not be ac-
cepted. Whatever is agreed upon is to
be a charge upon the revenues of the
island until il is paid.
Porter Carries Letters to Gomez.
The Cubans. civilians and military.
are aware that an engagement of this
sort may prolong the American occupa-
tion, but as il seems to be their earnest
wish that the army be paid great sum
the administration at Washington will
yield, IL is understood. and open nego-
tiations with this ultimate object. Por-
ter is said to carry letters from Presi-
dent Mckinley and Governor General
&c inc
is not disclosed. except that it is known
that he has rather full preliminary
POWERS Senior Quesada did not know
them until he and Porter were aboard
ship. The Cubans here are in a state
of expectation and excitement. The
business classes are pleased at the pros
pect of a settlement. Merchants for
fortnight have been afraid to place large
orders. being uncertain of the future.
What Is Said at Washington.
Regarding Porter's mission a. dispatch
from Washington says: The decision
to send Porter TO Cuba was reached
after a full discussion of the situation
of the insurgent army between the pres
ident and his cabinet. Porter will con-
fer first with General Brooke, and fi9
mission is not to make ror promise any
payments. but to gather information.
He VIII ask If the Cuban army will dis
band on present payment of SO. ,0OO
Our legal right to make this payment
vas referred to the attorney general
who held that this sum might lawfully
be advanced to the insurgent troops on
condition that the treasury be subse-
quertly reimbursed from the revenues
of the island. and il is understood that
this course will be pursued if it is found
that the desired results can be obtained
thereby. Porter was also instructed to
inuuire into the workings of the CIS-
toms regulations and local taxation
matters"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Frozen to Death In Il. Louis.

st. Louis, Feb. 1.-For deaths from
freezing occurred in this city yesterday
and one death in East st. Louis. The
fatalities are: George A Clark, candy
maker; Charles Farler laborer; Mrs.
Mary Ryan; August Benon. colored la -
borer; Mrs. NJ. Jenkins. aast st. Louis.
CrAlnrnl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Corbett and sharkel1fatched.

Chicago. Feb. 1.-Janes j. Corbett
and Thomas Sharkey hae been matched
to box six rounds in tbs city on the
night of March Z. The contest will be
the wind-up of an exhibition to be
given by "Parson" Dales at latter
sails.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Contractors at Chicago Fail.

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Mose; S. Greene
baum. president of the finn of Michael
Greenebaum Sons compny contrac-
tors, filed yesterday a petition in volun-
tary bankruptcy in which he schedules
liabilities aggregating s54,e54. and as
sets of $21 300. At the sane time a petit
tion was filed by his broher, Henry n.
Greenebaum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

William Taylor, switcLman. was
killed by an engine at Chicago.
An order has been issued discontinu-
ing the postoffice at McNaushton, Onei-
da, county Wis.
The cruiser Philadelphia has sailed
for the Samoan islands to look after
American interests.
The Eighth Illinois (colored), now at
Santiago, will soon be mus cred out of
the United States service.
Princess Ferdinand of Bulgaria died
Yesterday of pneumonia Sh. gave birth
to a daughter Monday evening.
Joseph NJ. ONO. a Chicago restaurant
keeper. confessed bankruptcy, with as
sets of S43 900 and liabilities of $50. 900.
France is negotiating with French
and British financiers for a oan of $4O,-
600. 900 to $4,000, 600 for army and navy
purposes.
A parrot that had more accomplish
ments than a vaudeville star and a
market value of $4,000 ded at New
York last Friday.
BY unanimous vote the company off,
GERS of the First regiment. Illinois Ma
tional Guard, chose Frank o. Lowden
a well-known attorney ard clubnan of
Chicago, lieutenant colond of the regi-
ment.
Alonzo C. Yates, of Syracuse, N Y,
died at Nice, France, OF heart failure.
Yates inherited $4,000, 600 by the death
of his father in 1880, and spent prac-
tically all the money in less than five
years.
Bishop Santander at Havana has
served notice that no Protestant priest
can take active part in the ceremonies
over the graves of the Names deaG
who are buried in the Cistobal Colon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
saIe or the Alton runway.

New. York, Feb. IA Wall street
news bureau yesterday made this state
ment regarding the Chic 90 and Alton
railroad: We are able state that
the Alton sale has been Practically con-
cluded. The property viii be taken by
a syndicate for the benefit of the Illinois
Central. Union Pacific. Missouri Pa
cific and Missouri, Kansat and Texas. q"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Professors Idea of Taxation.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Feb. 1.-Professor
F. w. Taussig. the political economist
of Harvard university. lectured here
on the subject of Taxation of Securi-
ties AS a substitute for a tax on
securities Professor Taussig advocated
an income tax levied by the federal
government and an inheritance tax
levied nv stateS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Another Powder E1plo,Ion

Youngstown. Feb. 1.-The press
mill of the Ohio powder works near
here exploded this morning destroy
ing the building and killing David
Evans and Daniel Davis, employees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Shot His Wife to Death.

Albany, No, Feb. 1.-Jethro Kemper
a farmer living near Denver, Mo-, shot
his wife to death Monday night. fired
two Intellectual shots at his stepdaugh-
ter. and sent bullet into his own
brain. Some time ago he and his wife
separated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Tackles the AIaskan3oundary.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The Canadian
Joint high commission vas busted yes
terday with the consideration of the
Alaskan boundary ma:tr. The end of
negotiations is not yet sight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
40 Cure . Cold In one Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money If il
fails to cure 25c. The genuine has
L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Ready to Embark.

New York, Feb. 1.-The I'd battal-
lion of the 18th regulars arrived here
this morning. They sail for Manila
tnmorroM.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Just n Few Shy.

Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. In the
ballot for senator today Quay was still
IS short of enough to elect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
A Costly Fire.

Rochester. Feb. Charles P.
Barry's residence, with its costly fur
niture and bric-a-brac, was burned
TODAY. Loss $110. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
No Choice Yet.

Dover. Del Feb. 1.-Gray and Ad.
dicks are still in the lead for senator
but the deadlock is unbroken by to-
days balloting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Iowa sfate Senator Dead.

Dubuque. Ia, Feb. 1.-State Senator
Francis e Mailoy is dead, aged 30. He
was the law partner of W. o. Lavake
whose assassination IN his office yea.
ago caused such a sensation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Seven KILLED by = snow slide.

Vancouver, b. c., Feb. IA snow
slide is reported near Glacier. station
on the Canadian Pacific, in which seven
people were killed and a number OF
others buried. The wires are down and
particulars cannot be learned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

which they can work The man held
by officers Monday night has been re-
leased. there being no evidence what
ever against him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Higher wages for Copper Men.

Houghton. Mich. Feb. 1.-The Lake
Superior copper mines, employing IL. .0OO
men. will raise wages voluntarily about
10 per cent. in the immediate future.
The companies are already paying high
wages. but say they believe in giving
the men a part of the unparallel profit
now being earned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

Pana, Ills, Feb. flames w. Dalton.
for thitry-five years proprietor of the
ST. Charles hotel, died last night of
paralysis. There was not more ex-
tensively known man among the travel
ing and railroad men in Illinois than
Dalton. He was 65 years old and very
wealthy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

1t is said that the soldiers who had
taken Hoods Sarsaparilla stood the
long marches in Cuba much better
than the others,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Casearets Candy Cathsrtie fop or 25c
II @ @. G. tan % cure druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

Fo,ey's Honey and Tar gives quicl
and positive relief in all cases.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
TREATED WITH DRUGS
General Miles Returns to Active
Warfare on the Big Beef
Packers.
DECLARES CHEMICALS WERE USED,
nd That He Can Prove It. in Preparing
the "Embalmed'' Beef-AIso That the
Roast Beef Was the Fibre Left After the
Manufacture of Beef EItract-B Backed
Up by Thirty omcers of the United
states Army.

Up by Thirty Omcers of the United
states Army.
New York. Feb. General Nelson A.
Miles gave out statement last night
after having denied several published
interviews attributed to him. He pre-
faced his statement by saying: II have
been most freely quoted without au-
thority from me or without any utter
ance on my part 1t has been source
Of great annoyance to me-" His state
Inent is as follows: ON the 2.th of last
September / issued an order to resi-
mental commanders TO report TO me
concerning the beef which had been is
sued TO their men. At the time that L
went before the war board investigat-
ing committee 1 had only received re-
ports frcm fourteen of the commanders
Now ! have thirty reports. They all
told the same story. The evidence
proves rhe truth OF the statements
which / made.
Has Much Other Evidence.
In addition to the reports of the
regimentaI commanders l have great
mass of evidence consisting Of COM
munications. affidavits, etc, from Off
GERS. soldiers and civilians Every part
of the country has contributed to the
mass OF correspondence which l have
received in reference to the beef served
to our officers. and the evidence is all
corToborative of what l have said. /
have overwhelming evidence that the
embalmed beef was treated with chsmi
Gals in order in preserve ii. l have
affidavits from men who saw the beef
undergoing the treatment or embalm-
ing process.
Canned Roast Beef Was Fraud.
Now as to the canned roast beef
that was different from embaImed beef.
The canned roast beef was the beef
after the extract had been boiled out of
1t. You have seen the advertisements,
Beef extract: one pound contains the
substance OF from four to five pounds
Of prime beef Well, this is the beef
after the extract has been taken from
ft. They put this beef pulp up in cans
and label II Canned roast beef The
soldiers report that the canned beef wae
nauseating. If swallowed it could not
he kept on the stomach
Challenge to the Beef p ckers.
1t was pointed out to General Miles
that he had been quoted as having
said that IL the men who supplied the
beef would deposit 81. 900 in such a way
that il could be made to pay the cost
Cf the proceedings he would furnish alb
solute proof OF his assertions. He was
asked what tribunal he had in mind, or
to whom he would furnish this proof
and in reply said: 81 made that state
ment in response to the offer OF the
beef men TO pay 500. for evidence of
the truth OF my allegations against their
product. I looked on their OFFER as
blum and took that way of answering
IL. / have no tribunal in mind 1 have
the greatest abundance of evidence TO
support the charges 1 made and do not
think that any part of the $1,000 need
be spent in more Investigation"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

= CEeamer-
les. isA@1sc per 10: extra diaries 16@
17e; fresh packing stock. 11Q11Ac. Eggs
Fresh stock. 15h@lsc per dozen.
1b; chickens. case; ducks, 6G7c:
choice. ?oQ37c per bu. Sweet Potatoes
Illinois. S1.0oGS1.75 per bbL Apples
Common to fancy, s15O@35o per bbl.
Cranberries-Wiscons bell and bugle,
35.00Q65o.
Chicago Live Stock.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
s5,00G; quality good: left over. about
5000: market rather slow and feeling
ranged at $325@3.6O for pigs, $500
3.s5 for light. s36Od3.65 for rough pack
ing, SS.60dS921z for mixed, and s3.7o0
3.95 for heavy packing and shipping
lots Cattle-Estimated receipts for the
day, 5000; quality Sairly good; market
rather active: feeling steady; quota
tons ranged s5.65G6.30 choice to extra
steers. ST5G540 good to choice do
A-5OG5.00 for fair to good, S4.2cI4.75
common to medium do, s4O0G4.3O
butchers steers. S41od5.60 fed west
ern steers, $3.25G4.e0 feeding steers.
$2.00G4.10 cows, S260G4.S5 heifers. 81. so
GAPS bulls. oxen and stays. s3.30G5.15
Texas steers. and s4.O0d6.s0 veal calves.
Sheep and Lambs-Estimated receipts
for the day. Il. 900: quality fairly good;
feeling firmer and rnarket rather ac-
tive; prices 5G1Oc. 4igher for sheep.
while lambs ruled steady; quotations
ranged at S3.1od4.40 westerns. S2.s5Q4.50
natives, and S3S5d5.1o lambs
Milwaukee Grain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
Milwaukee Grain.

Milwaukee, jan 81.
wheat-11zc lower; No. 1 northern.
7ia741kc: No. northern. 72HQ73c.
OatsEasy: 3o63o1zc. Rye-1zc lower;
655c: sample. 476Sz1kc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01

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THE LONDON


their purchases. We're ripping things
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
GOES TO VISIT GOMEZ
Robert p. Porter's Mission tc
Cuba Is to Talk with the
Cuban Chief.
OUEsiDA HAS GONE WITH HIM.

Effort To BE Made to Settle the Question
of Paying on and Disbanding the Cuban
Army-Report That S15,ooo,ooO Is To
BE Onered-Three Millions Declared
Totally Inadequate by Cubans of Note
Who Are Quoted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-01
THE MARKETS..

Chicago Grain and Produce.
Chicago, Jan. 81.
Following were the quotations on the
Board of Trade today:
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-09
MILFORD.

Aug. S.-Following Is list of ad.
vertised letters remaining in the Mil
ford nostofEice Monday, August Z; Mrs
Charlotte A. Bailey, Mrs. c. Tyler, Miss
Imre. ]. Warner, Peitro Sirocco, Jacob
Schwitzer, Miss Grace Bruce Smith
Mrs. A. Skeels, e. d. Peet, e. N. Rob-
inson. Mrs. A. E. Roberts, Mrs Noyes
Wilmot, Mrs. Gabrielle Wineglass.
Mrs. Charles d. Wilson is at her home
on High street suffering from general
breaking down. She Is under the doc
tors care.
David L. Clark has returned from his
Canadian trip.
Mrs. Joseph Braid is i'll at her home
on High street.
The Milford Water company is put
ting in water connections in the houses
of Charles III. Trowbridge and George
w. Miles on Broad street.
S. E. Frisbie has been engaged putting
up a Page woven wire fence around H.
J. Walters property.
A leak has been discovered in the
water main below Mrs. Marshal Clark's.
The members of Arctic Engine COM
pany will attend the annual tournament
of the West Haven Fire department in
West Haven Wednesday, August 8.
Each member is requested to make an
extra effort to take part in the parade
A band has been secured for the occa-
sion. The members will meet at the
engine house at a. m. in full uniform
Harry S. Young and family are NOV
ing into one of Taylor's cottages on
High street.
James Rose, who has worked in the
Milford postof1ice for the past year, is
taking couse at Union business college
in Bridgeport.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-09
WEST HAVEN

The West Haven Engine and Hose
company No. ! will give an excursion to
Glen Island tomorrow Hook and Lad
der company No. 1 is holding a fair at
Miller's Casino, Savin Rock, this week.
The fair opened Monday night and will
close next Monday night. The compa-
ny has arranged for q celebration to be
held to-day Invitations have been sent
out to other volunteer fire companies in
surrounding towns and four or five
hundred volunteer firemen are expected
to be present. A parade will be held
this forenoon through the principal
streets of the borough, after which the
firemen will go to Miller's Casino, where
dinner will be served. After dinner hose
races and other firemens competitions
will be held for prizes.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-09
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS


Burial of the Trolley Accident Victim
In Fair Haven Ccmctery--Trotttng at
Riverside Park-Annex Fire DEPART
| n,ent Excursion-Personul Jottings.
Mrs. William III. Russell and children
| have gone to the Berkshres for a stay
of two weeks on a visit to friends.
Miss Susie Post, with a party Of
friends, is stopping at Woodmont.
Mrs. Harry B. Page of East Haven
leaves to-day for months visit to her
sister, Mrs. Gardner of Oswego, N, Y.
The remains of Howard r. p. Bald
win, who was killed in the trolley acct
dent on the Shelton railroad Sunday,
will be inferred in the Fair Haven GEM
etery this afternoon. There will be SER
vices in the Memorial chapel at l
o'clock, Rev. DR.. Sanford of Grace
church officiating. Mr.. Baldwin resid
ed in Fair Haven for several years, llv-
ing on Ferry street. and afterward re-
moving to Stratford but worked in this
city. He leaves widow and three chill
dren. His mother, Mrs Louisa. widow
of Thomas e. Newton, resides in Fair
Haven.
Julius Twss, treasurer of the Ma
tional Savings bank, returns from his
vacation on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs John W. FILL have re-
turned from a visit of several weeks in
Utica, N. Y. Their daughter, Miss Ma
mic Hill, has been on visit to Gull
ford.
Miss Kate May of Saltonstal avenue
has returned from her vacation spent at
the West shore.
Several trotting horses were spoeded
at Riverside park yesterday. Among
the number was B. S. Bradley's Blue
Light, which is trotting very well this
season,
The Jefferson company has furnished
four barrels of paint for painting the
draw of the new Chapel street bridge
The greater share of the iron work for
the new draw is set up.
Mr.. Daley, the ice man, has not de-
termined yet whether he will rebuild
his ice house, which was burned He
claims that there is considerable loss
over the insurance.
The board of warden and burgesses Of |
Fair Haven East met Monday evening.
The principal business transacted was
the approval of bills amounting to
about $50.
The annex fire department had fine
weather for their annual excursion to
Glen Island yesterday and the affair
was great success.
The Empire Knights of Relief will
meet on Friday evening. Several candi-
dates are to be initiated
Steamer Luzerne Ludngton is to be
used In transporting the Second com
pany Governors Horse Guard to Bran
ford Point on Thursday, August II. The
boat has been set apart for the use Of
the guard by Major Ludington.
Representative C. w. Grannis. one of
the county auditors, is assisting in au-
diting the county commissioners ac-
counts.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-09
NEW HAXENERS
At Castleton, Vermont, Enjoying Life
Other Guests.

At Castleton, Vermont, Enjoying Life
Other Guests.
From New Haven are registered at
the Castleton, Castleton, VT, as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Hosmer, Miss Mabel
Hosmer. Mrs. j. E.. Tucker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Minott Chatfeld, Miss Helen Chat
field, Master Sterling Chatfield, Mrs. N.
G. Osborn, Miss Dorothy Osborn, Minot
A. Osborn, Master Gardner Osborn,
Miss Katie Osborn, Captain William A.
Ellis, Mrs. William A. Ellis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Andrews, Miss Sally An
drews, Miss Mary Andrews ex-Alder-
man and Mrs. john M. Champion, Rol-
lin Mcneil Champion, Miss Majorie
Champion, Miss Marion Champion. All
are having delightful time The pro-
prietor of the hotel is Philip r. Leav-
enworth, Yale go He has been quite
sick, but is now recovering and will be
about in a few days.
Many other guests FROM Washington,
Brooklyn, Troy and Baltimore are here,
including Hon. Henry Stockbridge,
judge of the superior court of Balti-
more, with his wife and two sons.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-09
TO REDUCE CAPITAL STOCK.

Proposition of Bank at East Haddam
to its Stockholders.
Circulars have been sent out by the
National bank of New England at East
Haddam, this state, announcing that a
special meeting of the banks stockhold-
ers will be held August 81 at p m. to
vote on the question of reducing the
banks capital stock. The directors rec
ommend that the capital stock be re-
duced to the sum of $4,000 and that the
$4,000 liberated by this action, if taken
be paid back to the stockholders, and
that the proposed reduction take effect
September Is next. A two-thirds vote
is required
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-08-09
GRAYS' THIRD ANNIVER-
SARY
Committee to Make Report at a Meet
ing This Evening.

Committee to Make a Report at Meet
ing This Evening.
The Grays will hold a meeting this
evening at which the committee on the
eighty-third anniversary celebration
will make a report. The anniversary
celebration is to take place in Septem-
Der after the members of the company
have recuperated from their duty in
camp.
The celebration committee consists of
Lieutenant Edward o. Gruener, chair
man; Sergeants Smith and Kraft, Cor
porals Thomas and Smith, Privates Ty
ner, Beecher Taylor of the active COM
pany and Colonel A. c. Hendrck, Ser
geant Benjamin r. English, Private
Frank s. Walker, Lieutenant c. 3.
Damn. Lieutenant G. B. Smith, Ser
geant George M. Beers and Private A.
William Sperry of the veteran organiza-
ton.