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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
THE SITUATION
NOT S0STRAINED.
General OTIS Dispatches From Manila
Are More Reassuring Than For
Several Davs Past,
several DAYS Fast,

MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
Jan. little situation here is improving.
A native engineer ut the water works.
six miles outside The lines. was murdered
on Thursday evening by an organized
gang of thieves armed with vcrious
weapons. Ills wife barely escaped the
same fate. The place was ransacsed
IAe native authorities are investigating
the affair but the Flupnos disclaim amy
knowledge OF the outrage.
A SPANISH TALE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE War De
partmcnt officials were very much enc
couragci to-day upon The receipt OF news
from General otis at Manila. that indi-
Gated distinct Improvement In Che situa-
ton there.
The Generals dispatch completely
nesatires the absurd story from Madrid
that the American troops at Manila had
muiinicd and refused to proceed TO floio
necessliaung the Withdrawal of General
MAicrs expedition against that port.
General Otis is master of the situation
ana uudpu utcdIy is able 90 carry ont any
poAcy Within reason ass 90 the treatment
or tine natives that the administration
shall dictate
WILL GO SLOW.
He has not hy any means. abandoned
inc concliiatory attitude he adopted to-
wards the FllpInOs some time ago. and
is earnestly seeking 80 impress upon the
natives that their best interests viii BE-
served by following the sound advice laid
down for ,hclr guidance in the Presidents
proclamation.
There ave indications that encourage
tho officials here 90 believe that This |
policy VIII succeed although it cannot /
be expected, in view OF the suspicious |
nature of the Fiiipuos based upon their /
previous iu-treatment by the Spauiards. /
that they are to Doe convinced at once OF
the absolute good faith in which General !
OTIS l2 acting towards them
GOVERNOR FOR GUAM
Secretary Long to-day ordered Captain
Leary. at present commanding THE san
Francisco. 20 proceed 10 the Island of
Guam ard assume the duties Of naval
Governor of the new acquisition Tie win
carry with BIN @ proclamation 10 the ma
lives informing them OF the designs Of
.he United States government toward /
ncm in precisely the terms employed
7 tho case of the acquisition Of Porto
Rico.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
AN OLD MAN ASSAULTED.
Mr. Henry Aunt Badly Beaten by Two
Negroes Early This Morning.

Ab0ut O'Clock this morning an old
German man named Henry Aunt. who
lives on Brook Avenue was assaulted
and badly beaten bv two negroes near
Brooke Avenue and clay streets.
One OF his assaiiants was arrested by
Ohiccr Murray. OF the Third District and
taken 90 the Second Station, as was also
the victim OF the assault The ambu-
lance was summoned and Dr. Brown
found the old man 10 be suffering from a
badly bruised head and an incised wound
OF the scalp about two inches long. IFS
injuries are not serious. He was made
as comfortable as possible at the Station
house where he was kept until this
morning.
Owing TO- the old mans broken English
and natural excitement it was difficult
TO obtain any particulars OF the assault
although its object is supposed 90 have
been robbery.
The other negro had not been captured
at latest accounts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
Porto Rico. and no REIMBURSEMENT oi
Spanish sovereignty over Cuba
lBETTEsR so.

Porto Rico. and no REIMBURSEMENT o'
Spanish sovereignty over Cuba
BETTER so.
1T Is true that IL the protocol OF Au-
gust 18th, Spain had promised that she
would cede Porto Rico and rennquiSn
Cuba. but without a treaty OF peace that
promise would rot be performed. what
would then have been the eAigency OF the
situation? Undoubtedly we would have
been compelled TO go on and seize with
the strong band and by military power
both the Philippine archipelago and the
greater and lesser Antilles, taking by
ruthless ccrQuest what it was far better
that We should take by the voluntary
cession of a treaty OF peace.
But now that we have the Islands IL
does not follow that We are committed
10 colonial policy or 10 a violation OF
those great principles OF liberty and self
government which must alw2ys remain
American ideals IL our free Institutions
are to endure.
mo country and this country least OF
all can afford 10 trample on its ideals.
have no fear that II will do so, without
assuming for a moment any right 10
speak for the President. l think | can
assure you with some knowledge where
of l speak. that he fully appreciates the
duties and responsibilities OF the situation
and that he is committed 10 no policy
calculated TO discourage, much less strike
down the aspirations of liDerty-lOving
people all over the world. l belong To a
different political party. but l should
be false to my sense Of justice and TO
that pride which I feel as an American
IL / did not declare my confidence IN
the patriotism and purity of purpose OF
William Mckinley. lie Is no usurper OF
power, no stranger to American tnstitu-
tions, but one OF the American people
called to his high Office by their suffrages
and II would be strange indeed II he did
not share to the fullest extent in the
love Of liberty and tho principles that
underlie IT,
CONGRESS WILL DECIDE.
What less than this can be truthfully
said of an American President? II
would be the beginning Of the end OF our
great career as a nation. But the solemn
problems which confront Us IS not with
the President. When the treaty IS rad-
ned no policy can be adopted without
the sanction OF Congress, and the whole
American people will determine through
their representatives what relations we
shall sustain to the Philippines. Shall
we hold the sovereignty In trust for their
people as we will do In Cuba, or shall
we with their consent establish pro-
lectorate over them or govern them as
we will the island of Porto Rico. All
hese important questions will property
come up for determination after the
'atification Of the treaty. I will not en-
ertain the fear that the American neo-
Sic will not stand BY the principles Of the
Constitution and the declaration that |
hey will not curb the ambition Of ter
ftorial aggrandlzement and exhibit 10 the ]
world an example Of moderation. justice |
md self restraint that will be worth 20 /
- IA moral strength more than all the !
stands Of the sea-"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
Talking OF Beef.

WASHINGTON. January A-Malor N.
IT. Carlton. inspector general on the stan
of General Wilson. and Captain Frederick
X Smith. now chief commissary of tho
Department ~ the Lakes. Chicago. and
who inspected the FIRST cargo OF beef
landed 40 Santiago. were the only wit
nesses before the War Investigating
Commission to-day. Both depicted food
c0nGiti0ns-the former as 10 Porto Rico
and the latter as To C1fha--in r0Seafe
coiors, and said there had been no ma
teriai complaint
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
SORROW AT DlNGLEYS DEATH.
Messages Of Coincidence from All
Points-PrcSident Writes His Widow


WASHINGTON. January lL-Profound
sorrow was manifse ed to-day in every
walk Of pubhc $50 iu the announcement
that Nelson Dinglov OF Maine. had pass
"a away al the late home Of Mr. Ding
ley the Hamilton Hotel. there were
many evidences of that deep personal
estocm in which he was held. Messages
OF coincidence came from every quarter
q Tho country and 20 ,hcse were added
ihe personal condolences Of Cabinet of-
hcers. Senators. supreme Justices and
members of tte House
At the House of Representatives the
detth ~ SIR. Dingley came as per-
s9nal bereavement Too the men with whom
10 bad long been associated. The desk
he had occupied as floor leader of the
house in thc centre ~ the Republican
SIDE - the chamber was heavily dr2ped
n Grape while ON top was profuy.ou
or orchids. sweet nae coral sprays ana
smiiax
in View of the long ana distinguished
services ~ Mr. Dingicy. the funeral cere-
mony will be hello GA the hall of the
House OF Representative and win De in
the nature Of State funeral. II viii be
held at 70 o'clock noon on Monday. Rev
t Newman officiating. assisted by Rey
DR. coudin. chaplain Of the House.
l1iikc the recent funeral ceremony 0f
Senator Morrill,. which was held during |
q recess Of Congress THIS viii be- 0f1cai
in character and Invitations Will be sent !
90 fho President and members of the
Cabinet; The Chief Justice and justices |
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
CHINESE IN HONOLULU.
A Decision Of the Hawaiian Supreme
Court Reverses Their Status.

HONOLULU, Jan. f.--Via Steamer Nip
pom Maru. to SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. H.
A decision hled by the Supreme Court
yesterday IN the last batch OF Chinese
habeas corpus cases disagrees with the
former opinions of Chief Justice Judd
and reverses the situation completely.
In other words, the Chinese petitioners
who claimed right TO land in Hawaii by
virtue of certain permits issued TO them
prior to annexation are remanded back
10 the custody OF the collector 20 be de-
ported and disposed Of as Agent Brown
may elect.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
SENATOR H0AR
IS AGGRESSIVE.
Introduces a Resolution to Declare
Philippine independence,
ALLEN WANTS INVESTIGATION.
lie Advocated Ills Resolution Looking
10 Inquirysln:o the Conduct OF the
War-Has No Confidence iH the
Present Commission.

U-AslIr1cTON. Ian. IA resolution
! of moro thru ordinary Importance and
sirnincanc. was Reported m tne s,nrte
to-aa,- hv Mr. Ho.r. OF lIlssachIsel,s
n f- as follows.
"p..olvad THAT the people Of the Phil
looiDa Isiards Of rirht 4ucht to Doe free
ard frdeoondeut. fbaf fbev ars abs0lyod
g,o1, .u sIl-oisrlo to tba eDan.-b crown.
ana ,r~t LII r,I.tioal connection between
ft.r, ana e,-,io be- and ouah- fo Dee toe
t@ly a.s.@IyeJ and th.t they have.
tbar.r,ro r,.fr ,ovge- to do aU acts and
.i,i,... ..t.f.t, ir.,.....r5.rt States NAV of
,f-t-z do. +bst f. f. tbofr ri~ff fo fnsf,-
t,,ro "a new povernnor+ for themsel.os.
l.yioo its Foundation on such Drircfnlos
and 0rranizing its mowers !n such form
as To- fhon, -h.u -.lra most l.... t. eI-
feet thoir eafef, and hanDinee4. and that
Win tha.a RIGHTS tn. neoofa of tl. I-ri-
ted States do not nr,1os. fo irt.- -
.r etould like +o have fl adoDted in-
roli.t.l,r e.id 1f- uoa~
~ obierf Said sIr Davis chairman
of fbo Foreicn RelaIjops COMMITTEE. and
the resolution went over.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
AGUlNALDO'S EMlSSARIES.
Three Arrives in san Francisco on a
Secret Mission 10 Washington.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. H-Among the
passengers who arrived here to-day ON
the steamer Nippon Maru from Hong
Kong and Yokohama via Honolulu. are
three emissarics OF Aguiuaid0. They
are senior Morto. Sen0r Lowdc and Senor
Luid. three members of Acunaldo's cab
met They are en- route 90 Washington
on secret mission, the purpose Of which
they refuse 20 divulge The filiplnos
are intelligent ana speak English agentiy
They will probably stay in this city for
day or two and then Will 80 on 10
Washington direct
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
He Wanted Rcvcncc.

VIENNA. Jan. 1.-THE Neuo Freie
Presse publishes telegram from Krakow
saying that Lieutenant pakkareglez. VINO
was recently sentenced TO "a term of i'm
prisOnment for neglect of duty. yesterday
shot and killed Colonel /oi.uckf.
The murderer was arrested. and later
made a statement. in which he said he
intended 90 shoot ail the members OF thc
court rt-marlal under whose conviction he
was sentenced.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
9foore's Anpeai Denied.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1i.-Justice Nash in
the Supreme Court to-day denied the ap-
plication for a certificate Of reasonable
doubt pending an appeal 10 the Appel
late Court, In the case OF W A. r.
Moore who was convicted of robbery
extortion and assault on Martin Mahon
Justice Nash finds that M error was
committed Ia allowing certain evidence
TO go 10 the jury.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
Mastering Out Officers.

WAsHINGTON. Jan. it--captain
George X. McGunnegle. Fifteenth Unired
states Infantry. has been relieved from
duty as chelf mastering officer for tho
District Of Columbia. and ordered 70
Columbia. s. c.. for duty In connection
with the muster out Of volunteers In the
State Of South Carolina.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

WASHINGTON January N-Orders
we're issued to-day Tor the Second United
States Cavalry. az Huntsville. Ala. 10
proceed at once 20 Sayannah. Ga. for
embarkation on the first available trans
port for service IN Cuba. The headTuar-
ters and six troops are destined for
Cienfuegos and the remaining six troops
for Maianzas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
New Pnhiic buildings.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l4-The Senate
Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds. to-day authorized favorable re-
ports on the following bills:
For the erection OF a building for the
Department of Justice for the enlarge
ment OF the public building at Asheyille,
". c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
Summoned by the n aiser.

PARIS. Jan. 1.-THE Soir anuouaccs
that Count Won Munster, the German
Ambassador % France. has started foe
Berlin I'm response 20 a sudden summons
from Emperor William.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

MlDDIETOWN. \ =. Jan Ian
unknown man bearing % ticket from
Lynchburg. Va. to Enenvuc. ~ w..
jumped from am Ontario and Western
train near Peekskn To-day and was ln-
stantly killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
Rnral Ernc Dniircrx

wASrIINGTON. Jan. N-Represcnta>
tive Stokes. OF South Carolina. has IN
troduced bill extending FREQ delivery
60 star routes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
Her True Policy to Keep
Friendly With Us.
WORK OF BUSYBODYS.
The Whole Recent Furry Emanates
from a Few Ill-Adyised Men.
SHE ACCEPTED THE SITUATION

When She Saw How The War Would
Ind and Has Declined 60 Interfere
at All in the Phiiippines-Gcr
many Needs our Markets
a. Well as Our Friend,
Hostility Foolish
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

virginia--Fair t1ll Tuesdays. colder:
brisk 10 high northwesterly winds dimin-
ishing.
North and South carolIna-Fair. colder:
fresh westerly winds diminishing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

Confined on Second Page).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19
what n Eoer VIII Eat.

The Transvaal Boer will eat almost
anything in the flesh. fish or fowl line
for all is grist that comes to his CASTRO
nomic mill. and the following mixture
is voted most delectable by the majority
of the rougher classes: a great square
slice is cut off loaf made of coarse un-
sifted meal and covered with thick
layer of jam. preferably strawberry. A
row of sardines is then placed on top.
and the oil from the sardine box is lib.
orally poured over the whole. A loud
smacking of lips and other manifesto
lions of thorough appreciation accom-
pany the disposal of this delicate bonnie
bouche. But the unsophisticated Boer
only INDUCES in this luxury when he
means TO enjoy special treat, quite re-
gardless of expense. --Chambers' Jour
nal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19

miles, where he intends launching q
weekly paper.
/. c. Willis. of Pleasant Valley, has
brought to market a novelty in the
watermelon line. He calls it the
orange melon, as the rind can be re-
moved with as much ease and in the
same manner in which an orange is
peeled.
A protest against the provisions OF
| the will of the late Robert A Trena-
man has been filed by one of the sons,
Robert NJ, of Moline, who objects to
| being cut off with s., the balance of
the estate having been bequeathed to
| the other son, John NJ. Trenaman, of
this city, who is also appointed execu-
tor of the will.
The jury in the case of the Diamond
10 Steam boat company VS.. the Ter
minal company in the district court
at Davenport returned a verdict in
favor of the defendant. holding that
the benefits by reason of the Termi-
nails building operations on the river
front in Davenport were as great as
the attendant damages to the steam
boat company.
Patronize the coffee and ice cream
social Wednesday afternoon and even
ing at the home of Mrs. Sieden-
fuss, 2j19 Fifth-and-a-half avenue
This social is given for the
benefit of the widow and
family of the late Emil Huber, who
died recently at St. Anthony's hos
pital. Ten cents each for coffee and
cake and cream and cake.
The will of the late Gustaf Gustaf-
son, of Moline has been probated in
the county court. Decedent divides
his property thusly: On, third to his
daughter, Mrs. Mary Westberg; one
third to his daughter-in-law, Mrs. q.
A. Gustafson; and one-third to Ed,
and Dorothea Sparkling,
children of the testator's deceased
daughter. G. A. Gustafson is APP
pointed executor of the will.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19
spain's Greatest Need.

X. Z. Olivia, of Barcelona,
Spain, spends his winters at Aiken. S.
G.. Weak nerves had caused severe
pains in the back of the head. On
using Electric Bitters, America s
greatest Blood and Nerve Remedy, all
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and new life into every muscle. nerve
and organ of the body. If weak, tired
or aiiing you need it. Every bottle
guaranteed, only 80 cents. Sold by
Hartz & Uilemeyer. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19
COUNTY TEMPLE.
Transfers.

Sept. 1S-Charles Bennett by adj
ministrator to Eliza j. Bennett, 81
acres W! sw4 10, 16, Wv, $1,000.
George f. Roth to John Waespe
lots - and IA, Webb's subdiv., outloi
II. c4 set. 3 II, 2w, $3.50.
William Roth to John Waespe, lots
l, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6, Z. s and 9, Schreiner
Roth Bros. Cottage Grove subdiv.,
South Rock Island. 5000.
John \ Pearson to Edward l..
Maucker, lots 81 and 30. Webb's sub
div. outlet II, ei sci, 3, II, 2w,
$500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19
Weddings.

John F. Reed, of Cabery, ILL.,, and
Miss Lottie Temple, of Rapids City,
were united in marriage today by
Judge Adams. The ceremony was
performed at the county building.
A Ben jacobson and Miss Hilda
Roseberry, both of Davenport, were
married today at the court house by
Judge Adams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19
Books. Books. Books.

Books sold at auction to the high
est bidder. Every afternoon and
evening tLis week at Carse building.
Don't miss it. l.. Z. West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19
SHE COMES TO SEE DAVIS.
Mrs. Becker, of PIttsburg, Visits Wounded
Man Under Arrest at Moline.

Mrs. Becker, of Pittsburg, said to
be a relative of Davis, the wounded
crook under arrest at Moline, where
he is charged with having attempted
to kill Officer Lee, is registered at the
Harper house. In company with
Hon. William McEniry, who has been
retained as one of Davis attorneys,
she visited the latter at Moline today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19
The weather We May Have.

Fair tonight and Wednesday; con-
tlnued cool
To5ay's temperature e.
j. II. SHEBIER, Observer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-19

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POPULAR FABRICS
New-York tribune., 1899-08-12
WOMAN CAPTURES THIEF
NEEDLES SCISSORS AND HATPrNs THE
WEAPONS THAT COwED 4 sIX-Foor
MARAUDER

When Big BIZ Elliott robbing sssin-t
indeed MS almost certain long term In Sing Sing
does him OF the habit-hs will use more
discrimination in picking places to loot than hs
did yesterday afternoon
Bill" whose othe- name is William Elliott. and
who's. last place of abode was No. % Bovery
'panhandled" for an hour yesterday afternoon In
West Thirty-sixth-st He got little that ns
decided to change his graft and he made house
to house appeal for aims Inasmuch BIZ IL
six feet two his stockings. his pathetic appeals
were almost futile. As ne wandered from door To
door 'BlV' kept his eye open for any chance stroke
OF fortune and he thought he found II when he saw
that the door Leading from the areaway into the
basement OF No g. West Thirty -sixth-st was open.
BIZ straghtway entered. and. taking hasty
survey Of the contents OF the decided TO take
for hi4 portion a handsome onyx clock that stood
d mantel
The house is occupied By Mrs. Kate Sheppard.
who conducts q dressmaklng establishment there
Mrs. Sheppard employs a score or more OF pretty
young women and two three little girls 10 run
errands Every one was upstairs attending 10 the
needs OF patrons waen the burglar got into the
place Unfortunately for Bill woman who
happened TO be on the other side OF the street
saw him and she crossed quickly and gave ths
alarm. The effect much the same as when one
steps a nest OF bees
Refine Nathan fifteen years old. saw the man
emerging with his mstress's clock. and with
other girls came down the stairs much az II the
house was on fire. Each had needle or PAIR
OF scissors or some other weapon equally enecuVe
IN an angry woman's hands. and one had hstpln'
Commanded by Ms Sheppard the young women
depIoyed to right and left. and quickly enoireish
the man.
"Lemme co. he cried to plucky little Re!ne' ous
she hung on with ap her power He finally got
loose from the child. and dropping The CLOCK ~
started 70 run. He halted by m" girl "1th ths
atDin.
No you DON'T she screamed. Take 'hst' Ana
that"
ouch, OUCH cried The burglar. and h- turneh
70 90 in the other direction.
Take that" cried woman. with ian ~ her
scissors
Yes YOU brute rake that" cried several oth.s
as one By one thsy DARED ~ him ard p-odd-f
with their needles
The big fellow was utterly cowed by the herce-
ness ~ his captors and fearing 70 run 'es
gantlet ~ submitted Until some actors from 80
Lambs appeared and took him into custody uurl
policeman arrived
Mrs Sheppard declared her girls uere Iust to~
brave for anything and an hour later ga
terer's wagon drove up and urlos ded quantty
While rhe Young women feasted llckless Bill
pinai in West Thirtieth-st station cell ana
specuated as 70 what length Of term ne VII g,
Tor the charge Of burglary which Is enteren ~ 'h'
I'd sooner let De COPS club me than g. up
against game like that said BIZ az tne So .
tion "Youse won't know what II L unr Sou -
goes NJ against r. Live honest. that nv ehV''-