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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30

1t is an old saying that those who
were born in the last six months of the
year will have a great change of expe-
rience every seventh year, and their
dreams will have significance during
the full of the moon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30
Something In 1t.

Miss WellwoOd-Do you believe there
is anything in love at first sight?
Mr.. Hardacre-Oh, yes. About nine
times out of ten there's divorce in it.
Exchange
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30
I'm These
Times OF War

Of war just ended, of war existing, and pcs
sibly of A GREATER WAR COMING,
when the affairs of the world are rapidly
assuming new forms, the people seek quite
naturally to be INTELLIGENTLY IN
FORMED of the events as they develop in
their day and generation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30
Physicians,
C. T. FOSTER, NJ. D.
Physician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
TwentIeth street once hours: to IL a. m,
2 to p. and to p. m. Night calls from
once Phone 1884.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30
The Up-tO-date Newspaper
is the CfrOniCIer of
Current History.

We can best Judge what may be by what has
been and in making provision for keeping
ABREAST OF THE TINES Seek the
companionship of the paper that did not fail
you DURING THE LATE WAR. THE
DAILY ARGUS served its constituency
faithfully and reliability. Its war news
accurate in every particular and detail, and
beyond that it was prompt in laying before
its readers the stirring events as they occur
ed Its membership in the Associated Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30

j. r. BUR ART, NJ. d
MRS. HADA NJ. BURKHART. N. ID.
DRS. BURKHART & BURKHART,
Physicians.
once Tremann block. once hours to IL
g. m, to and Z to p. m Phone No: 402
Rock Island Ill. Night calls answered from
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30

Passenger trains leave c u p Moline
avenue) depot Ave % minutes earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, all other train
daily except sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-30
Z FEARLESS CONVICT.
STEADMAN'S DARING ESCAPE FROM
SAN QUENTIN PRISON.

One of the Most Remarkable Cases of
Jail Breaking on Neutrality-suspicious.
by a Feat Which Almost Bordered ON
the Miraculous.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
A WESTERN OPINION.
indianapolis Journl. }

Senator Hsle's position on the question
Of expansion has aroused some opposition
IN Maine to his reelection. Tho leaders
of the movement have sent out circular
In which they say;
"Ssnstor Hale has gone over to the OPP
ponepts of his party, and he wants old,
stanch and stalwnrt Republican Maine.
which never surrsndsrs, like a riderless
cavalry horse. to go dancing over TO the
enemy with him. No; there must be no
serious split in the Republican party in
Maine Hale's apostasy Is known even in
tine far-of Philippines, and ambitious
Aguinaldo. aiming ut diotatorial power,
sends u deputy win petition to Hale to
intercede AGAINST his own govern mont for
the Independence of the Philippines. II
IL known everywhere except TO certain
Maine newspapers shat Mr.. Hale will not
only Oppose ratification of the treaty, but
in all subsequent legislation by Congress.
will be an anti Republican and most
querul Gus obstructionist.
1t Is not likely the movement will
amount TO anything beyond demonstrat-
ing Its own weakness. Senator Hale is
too useful man In public life 10 be re-
sected because of his position on u qnss-
tion regarding which there Ia SO great
diversity OF opinion, and on which the
Republican party has not yet defined Its
position. Tbs first thing TO do Ia to rati-
~ the treaty confirming our title to the
Philippines, and after that there Will be
ample time to discuss what to do with
them.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07

reived the following telegram yesterday
IN Remedies. dated January Q:
General arrilo directs me to inform
YOU that General-in Chief Gomez has just
arrived ut his camp at Guanguayabo. and
that he does not know whom he will leave
for the capital.
Rafael CarrauzA.
AS tho despatch was not in answer to
query 1t was not replied to.
The funeral services over the remains of
Colonel W. II. Mabry of the first Texas,
who died at Quemados camp ON January
1, took place yesterday.
Further particulars concerning the
shooting of negro by the United States
patrol on Wednesday show that Privates
Weiss and Cox of company 4, sth regi-
msut, arrested a negro who had In his
possession u Krag JorRensen bayonet. On
his way TO Jail the man tried 10 escape
and was ordered. in English to halt. But
as he continued running Weiss fired q
shot In the air. This did not stop the
negro and Weiss shot him through the
heart. Weiss has been arrested pending
an inquiry into the case
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
IMPROVING CUBAN AFFAIRS.

Havana, January 6.-Goy. Gen. Brooke
learned today that diplomas to graduates
Of the University Of Havana were signed
under the late captain general OF and
subjected to tax of $3.50 each He has
issued Instructions to the rector Of the
university and the directors to grant
diplomas hereafter without D tax. Three
hundred young men are now in atten-
danve upon the university. At the re-
quest OF Gen. Brooke the Bank Of Spain
has reported to the amount of primary
school funds IL holds on deposit. The
bank has t35, 400 In paper currency worth
about 60 on a dollar, Sl06 In silver and
ST7 in bronze. The teachers have been
unpaid for long time, the arrears vary
ing In individual cases according 20 po-
litical influence.
The courts arc Al intricate subject
Probably one or two Cuban lawyers Will
be retained to aid Judge Advocate Dudley
in preparing plans for supreme court
to act as tribunal of last resort. The
United States guards at san Severtne
fortress, Matanzas, found u prisoner in
a cell who had been three days without
food. 1hs Spsniards had neglected TO re-
lease him.
Gen. Maximo Comes has arrived at
Remedies.
Brig. Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez sailed
for New York today.
Col. Mabery's body has been placed
temporarily in vault at Colon GENE
terry
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
CAP T AIN DIED AT SEA.
Maine Ship Il. b. Thomas Arrives Ia
Boston.

Boston, January 6.-The SearspoIt. Me.
ship r. b. Thomas from Manila and
Hong Kong arrived at this port today.
The Thomas ,oa ded a cargo Of $40 bales
of hemp at Manila and left that port
April %. She sailed from there hurriedly
as 1t was supposed that Admiral Dewey
feet was near at hand and that a battle
was imminent. For this reason the ship
sailed without waiting to procure provis-
ions and was Obliged to put into Hong
Kong to take on stores. She left Hong
Kong May rs and had long and trying
passage. On October IA she was in the
south Atlantic with her suppliss rapidly
diminishing and IL was decided to bear
up at Montevideo. About this time, Capt.
K. ID. blanchard was stricken with
paralysis and died on October 20. She
reached MontevIdeo a few days latter the
captains remains were taken ashore fer
intermont.
With the death OF the master the duties
Of captain devolved upon First Mate
Graham. He communicated wish the
owners ON reaching Montevideo and
was ordered to bring the vessel to Bos.
ton. After provisioning the Thomas sailed
on Novem Der 2.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
SERIOUS CHARGES AGA INST A
GOVERNOR.

Topeka, Has, January Ex-Governor
Leedy sent q message to the House today
In reference to the accusations made by
Representative Brown In the House that
Leedy was influenced by the use Of
money. 1t reads as follows:
" 10 the House of Representatives:
~ am reliably informed that memb Der
Of the House stated on the floor that he
had letters in his possession from the ex-
eoutive department. to parties demanding
money as the consideration for official
action. l think the House owes 1t to he
state to have lne evidences produced.
(Signed) JOHN LEEDY."
Owing to the absence of Mr.. Brown
when the message came up, it was al
lowed to GO over without action.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
MILES'S MEAT INVESTIGATION.

Washington, January 9. The iavestiga-
ton instituted by Gen. Miles through the
inspector generals Office as to the quality
Of meat furnished the troops In the iield
is progressing. Letters have been ad
dressed to all inspectors in tho field but
the replies as far received have con tained
chiefly negative information.
The Investigation will be thorough
however and from Its nature and method
of procedure it Is expected to produce
large amount of in formation.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
MAINE TROOPS TO BE MUSTERED
OUT,

Savannah, Ga, January, 6.-The
transport OLDHAM sails tomorrow for
Matanzas with Gen. Wilson and the
headquarters of the hrst army corps, two
signal companies of that corps and a
battalion Of the 9th Massachusetts.
The remainder Of the Sth Mass. will
follow on the next transport. Adyices
were received hero today that the bat.
TALON of the first Maine artillery now In
camp here is to be mustered out Of ser
vice ut onOe.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
SPANISH GENERAL PUNISHED.

Madrid. Jan 6.-Col. Julison San Mar
tin, who was in command OF the Spanish
garrison at Ponce, Porto Rico. when the
United States troops under Gen. Miles
landed in the island and who abandoned
the place without resistance, has been
sentenced to Imprisonment for life. He
will be incarcerated at Ceuta, the Span
ish prison colony,
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07

candidate once elected In Connecticut TO
continue on as q candidate for other and
higher of1oea Governor-elect Lounsbury
was formerly o State Senator at hartford
iepresep ting part Of the Fairfield county
district there for two terms.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
TIE sceofAer fo-das
70 Hsesy 20 Be oiearfsg.
Portland, January z, 1899.

ONTRARY usual custom we're have the regular
~ clearing "S of Muslin Underwear before instead
taking this You've been expecting this sale
1 but the unprecedented special
Daper Haberda and others add
the bargain enthusiasm this morning we begin the
cu-price White Muslin Underwear this
of pieces offered astonishing
oed umbed
mark but oncenthe-tub will
aetaal vakpe IS IN them as much as
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
BHLLICOsE LONDON TIMES.

..London, January "a blue book has
Just besn printed containing the oorre-
spondenoe between GP-ss Britain and
France on the subject OF trade restrictions
in Madagascar.
The only concession apparently. which
has resulted from Lord Salisbury's nu-
merous protests is the revocation Of tho
decree continuing the coast trade TO French
vessels which n. Del Casss. French for
eign minister notified the British govern
nsnt in despatch dated December 30
last.
Londen. January THE morning pa
psrs commenting the Madagascar blue
book issued yesterday asking how 1t IL
possible to live In amity with country
which trAmplss upon treaty rights and
treats friendly country in such man
mar:
The Times says: ut Is good thing
for the worlds peace that we are able TO
content our souls in patience with she
pin pricks of the French governments
which under the cover Of grand eloquent
phrases hASituaily acts with oupidIty
and short sighted cunning of the peas
ant.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
A GRAVE PROBLEM.

Manila, January "a despatch to the
Independently from Malolos, the seat OF
the sc-oalled silipino government. says
the government governors of all the
provinces Of Luzen have assembled at
Malolos. They say they fought only for
the Independence of the Filipinos and
they are now unwilling to surrender 10
strangers. Commenting up n President
McKinley's proclamation TO the Filipinos
issued on Wednesday. the Indepsndencia.
y native paper, says the problem presented
Ia most graYa.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
ALL QUIET AT ILOILO

Hong Kong. January d-The news
papars here publish the following desp b
from Iloilo. evidently from o Filipino
source: When the Americans arrived at
Iloilo they found absolutely no lootiDg
upon the part OF the Filipino forces or
conduct OF any kind unworthy Of civiliz d
people. In conformity with the agree
ment with the Spaniards the rilipinos
entered Iloilo In an orderly manner and
formally hoistsd the Filipino flag. The
Americans found good government
established and meeting with the com
plste approval Of ,he foreign residents.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. An drng
gists refund the money II 1t fails TO cure. 10.
The genuine has L. B. O. on each tablet
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07

pieces offered such astonishing
prices of way
quite up mark but oncentheub will remedy
OaAus i in them much as
CORSET COVERS
thoroughly made beaui-
fully trimmed all shaped and fitted perfect models
lot at reduced and75
One lot at Soc reduced from Toe SIC and SOO
lot at reduced s5o
a 81 SO, reduced from $3.50 and 272.
CHEMIsEs
An assorted nansook Chem the product Of
the best factories in the world have been selling 25O
and $50, go today at hayb,4e
of Swiss embroidery at &c.
reduced from5 Soc
Anothe a reduced from Zoe
lot &c, reduced from soo.
a reduced rom 81 % and 5O
One lot at $500, trimmed with lace reduced from 500
NIGHTRoBEs
includes distinct styles nightgowns at
59c, rom SOC S10O
One lot of chidns fancy fmnele Nghgowns
years, 36c, from5
OF years
59c reduced from $1oo and Ito.
of ladies' Nghtgowns, Sizes
price today.
Bishop style Nghtgowns at &C., reduced from
And another lot of muslin Nggown with
and Sl.00, marked down from LIS.
WHITE SKIRTS
One lot of umbrella shape cambria Skirts with
cry, a reduced $1.OO
One lot of fine cambria Skirts with wide
reduced from S1OO
One lot of lace trimmed Skirts $162 reduced
a $19S, reduced
small cambria Skirts
linen actually worth $3.50 500
today.
APRONS
One lot of embroidered lawn 25c reduced
al 39c, reduced
One o at reduced $0O.
odds romth
with this will of
silk Skirts prices
For
of Skirts
of at
reduced from $1OO
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07

GONEZ'S PLANS UNCERTAIN.
Havana, Janussy &-Aajor General
Brooke. the gcvsruss-gsnsral Of Cuba re-
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-07
CORSET COVERS.

of made
fully trimmed all shaped and fitted to perfect models
at 36c, reduced from SOC and Toe.
lot at reduced from Toe, sc and $780,
lot at Zoe reduced from $1.5O.
OF at reduced from $3.50 and27
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

foreigners to aid the native cause under
penalty of death. General Pantaleon
Garcia has been appointed as the sue
cessor of General Luna, who has retired
to Pampagna, where he is editing a
newspaper.
NATIVES OPERATE A RAILROAD.
1t is reported that railfoad is in
operation between Polo and Doguapan,
and that the Filipino government is
receiving 10 per cent. of the receipts
aud has the right of free transporta.
tion of troops.
Washington, March 21.-This after
noon at $3.50 O'clock a dispatch was re
ceived at the White House stating
that Hon. John Sherman was dead
Mr.. Sherman had spent his entire life
in public service, having been a Unit
ed States Senator for years. Uuti
the Spanish war he was a member o.
President McKinley's cabinet.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23
500 Reward 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded diseasethat sciencehas been able
to cure in all it's stages, and that is Ca
tarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh Being constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken IN
ternaIly, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destrOyingthe foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing it's work. The
proprletors have so muchfaith in its Gu.
rative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails tC
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

The Richmond Times is elated over
the decision of the Supreme Court in
which it decided against the Saunders
bill to have contempt cases tried by q
jury. The Times saw in this blow
at plank in the Chicago platform and
of course it is tickled. Our contem
porary must remember that decision
of a court does not always right wrongs
and in this instance, while the decision
of the court will be respected, it will
not stop the people from believing thai
the court took the wrong view of this
matter.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23
THE CIVIL SERVICE,

As the days go by We become more
and more convinced that the civil ser
vice law is humbug. 1t has never
met with favor among the people and
never will, and we do not believe that
the party which upholds it can be sue.
cessful next year if it stands upon a
civil service platform.
This country has not yet reached
that stage, nor do we believe il ever
will, when the party in power will be
unable, with the men in it's ranks, to
conduct the affairs of the government
in the same business like manner that
obtains under civil service. We be-
lieve the people prospered before the
days of this abominable law, and had
their interests protected just as well.
In fact 1t was better, and as we be-
fore stated, if left to vote we are
firmly of the opinion that it will 90
down to defeat.
In the days OF old when a man sue.
ceeded in securing an Office in which
there was employed a number of men.
the head of the Office had the right to
choose. those under him and in this
way he could have those about him
who would work in harmony, and if
at any time subordinate got the big
head, he could be dismissed, but under
the present system men must be re-
tanned regardless of these things and
the chief officer has his hands tied nv
civil service. The mugwumps, we ad-
nit, are in favor of it, but the politi-
clans who uphold this law must re-
member that the mugwumps ale not
the people. Let the law be repealed
and then if Republicans are in power
let them rule and if Democrats, why
they could and should turn the ras-
Gals out.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

A message comes from Manila bear.
ing the intelligence that the Filipinos
can keep up the war in the Philippine
Islands for years. This is rather hard
on the splendid army of America to
know that with all of its up-to-date
guns it cannot suppress an inferior
race, many of whom are defending
themselves with bows and arrows.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

The business men of Stauntol are
making the mistake of a life time in
not making a united effort to invite
outside capital to take up its abode in
this city. The Bodley Wagon Works,
Putnam's Organ Factory and the
Overalls Factory, is sufficient to teach
us that others can do equally as well
and why we are not organized to Sc
cure additional enterprises of like
character is beyond our comprehep-
sion. In the long run We would reap
untold benefits. Waiting in this pro-
gressive age for something to turn III
will not do.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

The newspS 2ers friendly to Senator
Martin should be glad of the fact that
General Lee has retired from the sen
atorial race, and will therefore not op.
pose their man, and not indulge in
abuse Of the gallant soldier, who has
at all times been true to his country.
In the Confederate army, in the guber
material chair, in Havana as consul,
and in fact in every position in which
he has been called upon to fill General
Lee has proven himself the right man
in the right place. He has discharged
his duties faithfully and it ill becomes
his enemies to abuse him for express
ing sentiment in his letter to Colone
James, which should be endorsed by
every one who loves his country.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23
10 THE VOTERS OF THE COUNTY
OF AUGUSTA.

l hereby announce myself candidate
for reelection to the Office of County
TREASURER, subject to the decision of the
Democratic Primary, to be held on the 8th
day of April, 1899.
Thanking you for the honor you have
conferred on me in the past, by electing
me to the office for four successive terms
pledge myself, if elected, to a faithful
performance of the duties of the office in
the future Very Respectfully,
f-21-tdp. J. N. MCFARLAND.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23
TO THE VOTERS OF AUGUSTA COIN.
TY AND CITY OF STAUNTON.

respectfully announce myself candi.
date tor reelection to tie office of CLERK OF
THE CIRCUIT COURT of Augusta County, sub.
ject to the Democratic Primary 10 be held
April Sth, 1899.
Profoundly grateful for your support in
the past and earnestly soliciting cOntin-
uance of the same, promise, if elected. a
faithful discharge of the duties of the Of
flee in the future as in the past to the best
of my ability. Very respectfully,
f-21-tdp. JOS. b. WOODWARD.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

In addition to these votes, which are
counted upon as certain, vigorous
fight is to be made in Ohio during the
| coming summer and fall to wrest the
| organization of that State from the
silver Democrats. There are forty-six
votes from Ohio, while Illinois, with
forty-eight, Indiana, with thirty, Iowa.
| with twenty-six, and North Dakota,
| with six, are also fair fields for making
| a contest. The capture of Ohio or any
one of the other large States mention
ed by the anti-Bryanites would place
their representation at figure consid-
erably oyer the one-third limit, and if
this opposition held itself intact, the
advocates of Bryan would find them
selves In an embarrassing position.
Our Washington contemporary fur
ther informs us that Mr.. Bryan knows
of this fight against him, and intimates
that he will not make fight for the
nomination, but will accept if nomina-
ted. New York Democrats say that the
nominee is of more Importance than
the platform. We are frank to state
we do not believe one word of this ar
ticle from the Post. In the first place
We do not expect the gold Democrats
to control the States named. In 1896
the gold people showed little strength
IN these States. The question now is
will the majority permit the minority
to rule? At the present time MI.
Bryan seems to be the choice of all the
Democrats and We favor his renomi
ton, but # the party in convention
dominates some one else, who is
Democrat and On a Democratic plat
form, we believe the party as whole
will stand by such action and give able
support. But take warning, if Mr..
Bryan is not renominated, and some
one is who in 1856 was a boiler and
aided in McKinley's election either di-
rectly or indirectly, the SPECTATOR
will not be responsible for the conse-
quences.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

The SPECTATOR is informed that the
boys of the West End have taken 1t
upon themselves to throw rocks at
teams from the county passing to and
from the city in their sneighborhood
This is a practice that should be
speedily stopped
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TO the voters of Augusta County: here
by announce myself candidate fol
reelection to the Office of Clerk of the
County Court of Augusta, subject to the
Democratic primary to be held on April
9Th, 1899. highly appreciate your cordial
support in the past and Will be grateful fol
your kind continuance of the same. Il
elected, will endeavor to continue to fill
the Office to your satisfaction, as / have
heretofore aimed to do.
Respectfully,
feb 23-tde WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-03-23

Petersburg is agitated over the street
paving question, and public sentiment
is divided between vitrified brick and
granite. Our sister city ought to show
it's faith by it's works and use some OF
that granite it was so anxious for the
government to use at Annapolis.