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Washington sentinel., 1899-07-08
ITALIAN ANB GERMAN BANDS VISITING
SALOONS.

ITALIAN ANB GERMAN BANDS VISITING
SALOONS.
Mr. J, KEMBLR,
Collector Fourth District,
BNvIfaRE0H, H01Oa
Sir: Your letter of the 2zd Of June has
been recei Jed, concerning travelling or
German bands, which visit liquor saloons
and "give entertainments"
IF the proprietor of any such saloon
regularly employs one Of these bands to
plav in his establishment, he should be
required to paw special tax under the
eighth paragraph Of section a OF the act
OF June I3 1898 But if it IS only occa'
sionally (saY, once or twice week.
that this is done. or # they come regu-
lsrly, but are not employed by the
proprietor and simply raise their own
collection Of such triAing sums as may
be given them, you need not take any
action looking to the exaction OF special
tax therefor RoeT. WILLIAMS, JR.
Acting Commissioner.
Washington sentinel., 1899-07-08

Derbys and Fedoras--I atest shapes,
newest colors-black, brown, pearl,
nutria. Regular S2 so quality at So
Washington sentinel., 1899-07-08
Baltimore s. Ohio railroad.

POPULAR EXCURSIONS TO NIAGARA
FALLS
SArURp ". TULYI THURSDAY, JULYIJ
$40 Round Trip. $40.
A Ten tIo) Day Tour to Americas
Greatest Natural Wonder, via B. & o.
Royal Blue Line and the Lehigh Valley
Route. through the Lehigh and WyOm-
ing Valleys-the Switzerland of Amer
ica Special tram Of elegant day coaches
and parlOr cars will be run on above
dates, on following schedule:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
DEwEY's DEPARTURE FOR HOME.
NoisIest Half Hour Known at Manila Since
the Big Fight

Manila, May 22.-The cruiser Olympia
with Admiral Dewey on board left here
en- her homeward journey to the United
States at 4 O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
AS she steamed away the Oregon, Bal
timore and Concord fired an admiraPs
salute. At the first shot the band on
the flagship's afterdeck played a lively
air. and her white-clad sailors crowded
the decks and gave tremendous cheer.
AS the Olympia passed the Oregon the
crew of that battleship gave nine cheers
for the Olympians. who responded by
throwing tSeir caps 50 high that dozens
Of them WN,e left bobbing in the wake
of the cruiser.
Then followed the noisiest half hour
known in this harbor since the battle
which linked it's name with that of
Dewey. The din of guns and brass
bands echoed through the smoke. a
fleet of steam launches shrieked their
whistles and musicians of the Balti-
more played Home, Sweet Home" The
merchant vessels in these waters
dipped their flags. the ladies on the
decks of the vessels of the fleet waved
handkerchiefs and the great. black.
British cruiser Powerful, which lay the
farthest out, sa-uted the Olympia. The
latter's band played God Save the
Queen" and to this the crew of the
Powerful responded with hearty cheers
for the Olympia. The last music heard
from Admiral Dewey's ship was Aud
Lang Syne," while the guns from the
forts at Cavite and from the Monterey
on guard off Paranaque. too far to be
audible puffed white clouds OF smoke.
The Olympia was disappearing past
Corregidor island when a battery be-
fore the walled city spoke Manila's last |
word of farewell. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
DECLINES TO WITHDRAW.
Professor McGiffert's Reply to the Presby.
terian Assembly.

Minneapolis. May PA hush of ex-
pectancy fell over the Presbyterian
general assembly when Rev. DIR. Wal
lace Radcliffe, the chairman of the
committee on bills and overtures, rose
to read his first report. Nine overtureS
contained the word 'McGiffert," and
these also were returned to the com
mittee for further consideration. Then
a change was made And the chairman
announced a letter from Professor Nc
Giffert, who is charged with a heresy
similar to that charged against DR..
Briggs.
The letter was brief and courteous. In
substance il said: We are brethren.
/ am misunderstood, but 1 cannot ac-
cept the counsel of the assembly to
withdraw from the ministry of the
Presbyterian church. in whose welfare
j am deeply concerned" The effect OF
the letter was electrical. From all parts
of the house came hearty applause, as
though the commissioners felt that this
incident was closed; but it is not closed,
for the letter. with the overtures is
still in the hands of the committee of
which DR.. Radcliffe is chairman. and
another report VIII be received within
few days
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

The Empress Eugenie is reported to
be critically i'll at Naples.
The Toledo. o., Traction company has
announced a per cent. increase to all
employees.
In an accident in the War Eagle
mine at RosslanG. B. c., Friday night
four men were killed.
A building in course of construction at
Crefeldt, Prussia, collapsed and killed
twelve workmen.
The Ninth Illinois volunteers. Colonel
Campbell, were mustered out of the
service at Augusta, Ga, Saturday.
The johnson Steel company of Lorain
o.. this summer will spend S200, 900 on
homes for its employees and officers.
The recent hurricane of the North
Queensland (Australia) coast cost 2s5
lives ard the loss of eighty-six vessels.
Snow fighters are still at work with
dynamite and shovel on the mountain
system of the Colorado and Southern
road.
Right Rev. H. b. Whipple, bishop of
Minnesota, arrived at New York from
Liverpool on the Umbria Saturday
night.
Two alleged cattle thieves, John
Washtub and Joseph Starr. have been
publicly fogged with 100 lashes each at
San Bois, /. T.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
League Base Ball Scores.

Chicago. May 22.-Following are Sat
urday's League records at base ball:
At Cincinnati-Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati
s; 1t Chicago-Baltimore .. Chicago 5.
at MISUNDERSTANDING :, Pittsburs
6; at Cleveland-Philade!p f. Cleve-
land 10; at Louisville and st. Louis
Rain. tSunday) At Cincinnati-Brook-
lyn 6, Cincinnati ,: a. Louisville-Cleve-
land 4. Louisville 3; al Chicago-Balti-
more l. Chicago 6; at st. Louis-New
York s. ST. Louis 4; (second game) New
York >, St. Louis 9.
Western League: At Milwaukee-De-
troit II, Milwaukee 1; at st. Paul-Buf-
falo 0, St Paul D; at Minneapolis-Co-
lumbus T., Minneapolis s; at Kansas
City-Rain. Sunday At Minneapolis
Columbus s. Minneapolis 5: at Milwau-
kee-Detroit 3. Milwaukee 3; at st.
Paul-Buffalo 3, st. Paul s; at Kansas
City-Indianapolis 10, Kansas City 3.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
A Consideration. sestry.

Washington, hearing that the colored
sentinels could not be trusted. went out
one night to ascertain if the report was
correct. The eountersign was Cam
bridge" and the general. disguised.
as he thought, by large overcoat, ap-
preached a colored sentry.
'.Who goes theref" cried the senti-
mel.
"a friend" replied Washington
Friend, advance, unarmed. and give
the countersign, said the colored man
Washington came up and said. "Rox-
bury"
mo, sahr' was the response
"Medford, said Washington.
"No. sahi" returned the colored sol
dier.
Charleston. said Washington.
The colored man Immediately ex-
claimed. AZ tell you. Massa Washing
ton. no man go by here out he say
Cambridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
THEY CAME 1T OVER SMILE.
And He Is Now $500 Poorer Than He
Had Been.

= Custer Park. Ills. May 22.-J. J. Smil-
lie was robbed of $500 near this place
by two strangers. One appeared on the
scene first and told Smillie his name
was Henry, that he came from Joliet.
and wanted to buy a farm for a friend
of his. Smillie took him out to show
him his farm and on the farm they met
another man They Aall agreed upon
some sort of deal whereby Smillie
was to trade his farm and $500 for
some property which the strangers
claimed to own.
Smlllie and Henry drove to Whining
ton, wnerc the former drew 81, 500 fror.
the bank. When they returned to the
farm the two strangers threatened
Smillie with revolvers and compelled
him to surrender the money. Then they
made him travel homeward as fast as
he could, firing several shots in the air
to encourage him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
AMERICAN LINER PARIS.


aground Just off Lowlands Point, two
miles east of Coverack. The vessel went
aground in a dense fog. The passen-
gers were landed safely at Falmouth.
Captain Watkins reports that she lies
in a comfortable position in a smooth
sea. She went ashore at l a. m. yester-
day. When the vessel struck assistance
was summoned by means of rockets. a
crew of four men put out in a life boa I
and proceeded to the stranded ship. The
men found not the slightest sign of ex-
element aboard the ship.
AS there was evidently no immediate
danger the life boat crew left the Paris
and came to Falmouth to summon as
sistance. The rocks On which she is fast
are the same that wrecked the Mohe-
gan with such terrible loss of life Near
ly ali of the passengers were unaware
that an accident had happened until
they were summoned on deck when
they found the boats all ready to re-
ceive them. The sea was calm at the
time and the passengers were safely
got aboard the life-boats without diff
Guilty From the boats they were trans
ferred to tugs which had gone to the
assistance of the distressed vessel and
brought to Falmouth.
An effort was made yesterday after
noon to tow the Paris off the rock.
Three tugs were engaged at full pres
sure, with the steamers steel hawsers,
her own engines assisting for half an
hour. The attempt was entirely unsuc-
Cessful, the steamer not budging an
inch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
Walker Beats n Railway Train.

Chicago, May 22.-Charles L. Buel, a
sheep salesman at the stock yards. Sat
urday evening finished a sixty-mile
walk from Trevor. Wis. on a wager of
$500. The conditions required that the
trip be made in less than eighteen
hours. He finished with three hours
and thirty-six minutes to spare. The
wager was the outcome of a statement
made by Buel in a fit of evaporation
that he could beat the railroad train,
which required eighteen hours to bring
sheep from Trevor to Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22

Manila. May 22.-Major General Otis
has declined to recognize the rebels to
the extent of agreeing to an armistice.
but he has notified the American COM
manders to refrain temporarily from ag-
gressive action. Thus he is in a posi-
tion TO resume hostilties at any time
This will defeat any subterfuge to gain
time. which would not be the case If the
general agreed To an armistice. The
FIlipinos are so deceptive that people
hesitate to credit with good faith their
latest overtures. But more attention is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22

Autonomy Is What They Want.
Senor Torres was member of Aguin-
| aldo's commission before the war. He
| opposes independence and favors au-
tonomy, and he has been most infiu-
ential in persuading the followers of
Aguinaldo to make the present ad-
vances- Autonomy is the burden of the
talk of the Fflipinos, and il is thought
that the kind they wish for would be
little different from the scheme of an
American protectorate, which they
talked of before the war. All the mon
eyed leaders OF the insurrection see
that it is hopeless and are anxious for
peace. Those who want money think
they may profit by harrassing the
Americans a while longer. On the sug-
gestion of Schurman, president of the
American commission, the local Fill
pino peace party has started a newspa-
per.
Kobbe's Expedition a Success.
Major Kobbe's expedition to open
communication with General Lawton
has occupied Arayat. about seven miles
beyond Candaba, on the Rio Grande,
following the course of the stream. No
insurgents We're found there. and the
Pampangas along the river are friendly.
Last Friday Major Kobbe took Santa
Ana, about six miles northeast of San
Fernando. on the road to San Isidro. A
priest met the expedition with white
flag, and the people rang the church
bells for joy at seeing our troops.
Boast of a Filipino Leader.
AT 1loilo an attack on the Americans
was recently expected. The Filipino
leader boasted that he had 1000 rifle
men and 10000 Bolo men, and had the
impuGence to send an ultimatum to the
American commander ordering him to
leave the island. AS a result many of
the natives left the town, and for sew
eral days the outposts were doubled.
In addition the Yorktown and the Iris
anchored in positions commanding the
mouth Of the lara river. where the at
tack was expected to take place, but it
failed to materiaIize.
Washington View of the Matter.
Washington, May 22.-The cable from
General Otis Saturday Indicated to the |
war department that the commission |
which is now in Manila will accomplish |
because II has no authority to |
negotiate for actual peace. The impOr- |
tance of the visit of the commission is |
IN the evident desire of the Filipinos TO |
end hostilities. There is an impression |
also that Aguinaldo is play |
Ing for time in his request. No instruc- |
tions or suggestions viii be sent to Cen |
eral Otis by the department. The off,
cials are confident that he has the mat
ter well in hand and is the better able /
to Judge what is best to do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
The Stranded Paris.

Coverack. Cornwall, May 22.-The
cargo of the steamer Paris is being
rapidly discharged. 1t is high water
in this vicinity at O'Clock this after
noon, but it is not yet settledw neither
an attempt will be made to float the
steamer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
CAUSED BY A DRUNKEN WOMAN.
She Upsets a Lamp-No Shortage of Pro
visions-Loss in Gold and Notes.

The fire was caused by a drunken
woman upsetting a lamp in a notorious
house. None of the big warehouses of
the Alaska Commercial company or the
North American Trading and Transpor-
tation company were touched by the
fire. so there will be no shortage of pro-
visions. even if the lakes should not
open before the middle of June. which is
now predicted. The heaviest losers by
the fire are Mcclellan &, McFeeley of
this city and of Vancouver. who had an
immense stock of iron and tinware and
miners supplies taken in at heavy ex-
pense and the Bark of British North
America, whose rather flimsy vault did
not withstand the heat. the papers in it
being destroyed. The bank also lost a
large amount of gold dust a rough es-
innate places the loss in gold and paper
money alone at 81 COO, ,Oo0.
The fire occurred at o'clock in the
morning. Owing to the fact that logs
and canvas were the principal mate
rials from which the buildings were con-
structed it spread rapidly. An unsuc-
cessful attempt was made to extin-
guish the blaze before an alarm was
sounded, and in this way a delay was
caused that gave the fire such headway
that when the fire brigade did turn out
power to subdue. Within half an hour
from the time il started the fire had
crossed the street twice. burned through
and spread to Second stret-every inn
portant building in what was broadly
known as the business portion being
eaten up.
Altogether the burned area comprises
quite three-quarters of the area of
Dawson. In their trip out the three
couriers were forced to every expedient
walking. running with the dogs.
swimming for life on two occasions. and |
breaking through the ice repeatedly. A |
letter which was brought out by the |
courageo messengers notes that be-
fore the ashes of the bank had had |
time to cool men were working on the |
SPOT with rockers. there being good /
that much of the lost gold /
will be recovered in this manner.
Provisions have not been advanced in /
price, nor clothing, the companies being /
apparently to do all in their i
power to relieve the general distress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
TROOPS ARE SCARCE.
Filipino Army Reported to Be in
a DemoraIized Con.
dition.
ALL HAVE DRIFTED TO THE SOUTH

Short OF Arms and Sophisticated States
Commissioners Submit q Draft of the
Form of Government President McKin
ley Proposes EstabIishIng-He is to Ap
point a Governor-GeneraI, People te
Elect Advisory Council.
Manila. May 22.-In spite Of the
presence of the Filipino commission
in Manila, military operations con-
time with undated vigor. Reports
from persons arrived from the inter
ior show that no troops are left in the
northern provinces. They all drifted
south after the outbreak of the war.
1t is added that only Filipino troops
are now left, 1000 under Luna and
1000 under Pillar. Even they are de-
moralized and short of arms and sup
plies. The Filipino commissioners
made no definite proposition, except
for a cessation of hostilities until
they can present the question of peace
to the people. The civilian members
have declined to cooperate with the
other members, as they consider
Aguinaldo=s latest demand preposter-
Gus, after Otis refusal of armistice.
Manila, May 22, 4 p. m.-The United
States Philippine commission sub
mitted to the Filipino commissioners
draft of the form of government that
the president is prepared to establish.
According to this plan a governor
general will be appointed for the ISL
ands by the president, as will also be
the cabinet. and later advisory council
will be elected by the people.
Otis Daily Report.
Washington, NAV 22.-Otis' daily
review of the situation says: Lawton
is proceeding down the Rio Grande;
was joined yesterday at Arayat by
Kobbes' column, and will reach Santa
Ana and Candaba today. Macarthur
is still at San Fernando and will occupy
the cities south and westward. The
insurgent forces are disintegrating
daily. A number of officers of rank
deserted Luna. In PamPanga and
Bulucan the inhabitants are returning
to their homes. The general condi-
tion is improving. The request of
commission for armistice |
is denied. |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
MAKES A CONCESSION.
Gen. Otis Refuses an Armistice. But Holds
Back the Dogs of War.

Manila, MAY %. $3.50 p. m.-The Unit
ed States Philippine commission has
submitted to the Filipino commission
ers a draft of the form of government
the president is prepared to establish.
According to this plan a governor gem
eraI and a cabinet will be appointed by
the president for the islands. Later on
an advisory council will be elected by
the islanders.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
Unfortunate People

are they who while suffering from
kidney diseases are prejudiced against
all advertised remedies. They should
know that Foley's Kidney Cure is not
a quack remedy, but an honest guar
anteed medicine for kidney and blad-
der troubles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
Reeeption TO Admiral schIey.

Omaha. May 22-In the face of a
biting wind and with every appearance
of rain commencing to fall at any min
ute at least 10000 people came out to
attend the public reception rendered
Rear Admiral Schley Saturday IN the
rotunda of the city hall The rotunda
was elaborately decorated with bunting
ard potted plants and from 4 until 8
o'clock a constant stream of humanity
passed through. Yesterday the admiral
and his wife. who are the guests OF
General and Mrs. Manderson. attended
church. took a drive and spent the rest
OF the day quietly at home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
DAWSON CITY I'm ASHES
Pretty Much All of the KIondike
Metropolis Swept Away
by Fire.
JOB DONE In ABOUT HALF AN HOUR.
One Bank Loses a Million in Gold Dust
and Notes and the Total Loss Is Put at
S4,OOO,OOO - Flames Destroy All the
Building Materials but Luckily Spare
the Food and CIothing-Drunken wom-
ans Work.

Victoria, 3. c., May 22.-The main
portion of the city of Dawson was de-
stroyed by fire on April IS. causing a
! loss of S4,OOO.OOO. In all, Ill buildings
including the Bank of British North
America, We're burned. The news was
brought down by L. S. Hume, son OF
Mayor Hume, of Seattle; J. Tol<las.
and a third party, who left Dawson
or April q and made their way out
by canoe to Lake Lebarge, and
then over the ice. having a most peril
Gus trip. Toklas reports that the fire
occurred on April 20 in the very heart
of the business center of the city, COM
mencing near the opera house on the
water front, and spreading with un-
usual rapidity. 1t was driven by a
strong north wind, destroying every
thing in its way on that street down to
and including Donahue & Smiths es-
tablishment.
Citizens Dazed by the Flames.
The fire then took in all of the water
front buildings abreast of the same
blocks. 1t crossed the street. burned
through and spread over to Second
street. covering the principal business
portion of Dawson, leaving 1t all in
ashes. with the firemen helpless and
powerless to do anything. The fire con-
sumed everything from Timmon's
Royal cafe down to opposite the Fair
view hotel. The buildings being as dry
as tinder the flames spread with such
rapidity that the citizens appeared
panic-stricken and unable to save any
thing in the way of furniture, goods
and clothing.
Famine in Building Materials.
Among the institutions burned out
were the Bank of British North Ameri-
can. and the Canadian Bank of Com
merce. The fire came at time when
the mills and dealers in building ma
terials had depleted their winter sup
plies and were waiting the opening of
navigation to replenish their stock. The
result is a famine in all kinds of build
ing material and furniture, such as
sashes. doors. locks. hinges, etc. The
few articles still remaining outside of
the burnt district have quadrupled in
prices. Doors are selling for s25 each,
door locks IS each and everything else
in proportion. Nothing in the way of
rebuilding can be done until the OPEN
ing of navigation, several weeks from
now. as there is not over 5000 feet of
lumber in the place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
Will Meet at Muncie Next Year.

Pittsburg, May 22.-The general ex-
ecutive board of the Women's Foreign
Missionary Society of the Methodist
Protestant church adjourned. Saturday
after electing the following officers
President, Mrs. F. A. Brown. Carding-
ton, o.: corresponding secretary, Mrs.
d. s Stephens. Kansas City Kan. The
next meeting of the board will be at
Muncif Ind
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
THE PRIDE OF ILLINOIS.
The Mastering Out of the Last yoluntee r
Regiment Occasion for Praise.

Springfield, May 22.-In view of the
mastering out of the 9th Illinois, the
last regiment sent by the state to the
war with Spain. the adjutant general
has issued a general order acknowl-
edging the patriotism shown and ex-
pressing the pride of the people of
the state in their young men, and
sorrow for those who gave up their
lives. and welcoming home the re-
turned volunteers and wishing them
success in life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
Race Traek BuiIdinr, surned.

Chicago, May 22.-The buildings
at the Harlem race track were burned
early this morning, by a supposed
incendiary. Racing was to have be-
gun Decoration day. All the horses
were saved. The loss is 500, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22

Grafton py the convention of the Anal
gamated Association of Iron, Steel and
Tin workers, the pudding scale, has
been settled The association has de-
cided upon a pudding rate of SIS ton,
based on the card rate of 1.3 cents per
pound. This is 25 per cent advance
over last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
Reina Mercedes at Cape Henry.

Cape Henry. Va, May 22.-The re-
claimed Spanish naval cruiser Reina
Mercedes. in tow of the tugs Merritt
and Rescue. passed in the cape at 10; 80
Saturday morning. She is from Cuba
and VIII stay in quarantine for five
dayS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
DID DETROIT SINK HER?
Sensational Story of the Performance of
the American Cruiser.

Washington, May 22.-There was a
rumor here last night that there had
tween the Nicaraguan gunboat San
Jacirto and the United States cruiser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-22
Another Confession in the Brunot Case,

Springfield, Ills, May 22.-Frederick
Sibley, who, together with Henry Bru-
not, is confined in Jail in Taylorville or
the charge of numbering Miss Jane
Brunot. near Pana, has confessed his
crime to Sheriff Downey and Assistant
States Attorney Shamel Brunot con-
fessed at the time of his arrest.