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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

tractive designs. Gowns so cents to
So. Skirts IS cents to 81.
Petticoats
Which are selling best now are
many of them made of Mercerized
Sateen, some of them look as hand
some as silk and wear longer.
Waists
Of seasonable fabrics, proper
shape, shapes that fit, at all prices
from 4S cents to $1,000.
Feather Boas at 75c. to $3.50.
Fur Collarettes. Muffs.
Dress Goods. Latest and most
fashion-approved fabrics at attractive
prices. Lot of Choice Plaids selling
now. Black C:epons, Cancels Hair
and other rough stuffs are in favor.
Job in fine, all silk Taffeta Rib
bons, all colors. No. 90 and No. SO,
which were IS and Soc, now 25c. a
yard. No. 10, of which we have
already cut up more than 100 pieces
at IL I-2c. yard, still here at that
price. This was a regular s5c. rib
bon. Lot narrow Fancy and Col
ored Satins at SC. yard.
Don't delay buying your Christ.
mas presents until the last moment
unless you want to If you do,
come then and we will serve you as
well as we can, but in some lines
the assortment is best earlier.
NJ ~ ATRIT TTZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
Special Notices.
stray Sheep.

NAME to my farm October a. a white eve
~ sheep; very tame; appears TO be a cosset
Owner can have by paying for advertisement.
46 JOHN BARB r, Newfane, Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
FIanneIette
Nightgowns
and skirts

We have in great variety of at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
cit Is an III Wind
That Blo9iAS NOBODY Good. 1"

- ~ = - ~ OONe
That small ache or pain or
SUeakneSS Is the "M 1vtnd"
that directs your attention to
the necessity of purifying
your blood by taking Hoods
SarSaparfIIa. Then your
UUhole body recefOeS good,
for the purified blood goes
tfngltng to eVery organ. It
Is the great remedy for all
ages and both sexes.
Dyspepsia - " Complicated uah
RVer and Kidney trouble, / suffered for
years from dyspepsia, 4rfh severe pains.
Hoods Sarsaparilla made me strong and
hearty" 3. B. Enerton, Auburn, Ne.
Hod3 Saldqb0MM
IIaza1slESIl1 dID
Hoods Pills cure liver nl.i the non.Irritating and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

tractive designs. Gowns so cents to
So. Skirts IS cents to 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
Petticoats
Waists

OF seasonable fabrics, proper
shape, shapes that fit, at all prices
from 48 cents to $1,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

There are two cases of smallpox in
the pest house at Fort Thomas. KY.
The pope has completely recovered his
health, after his slight attack of infiu-
enza.
The National Prison Reform associa-
ton is in annual convention at New Or
leans.
1t is estimated that there are $4,000
destitute persons in the province of Ma
tanzas, Cuba.
The rush to the Atlin gold fields in
northern British Columbia has COM
menced at Vancouver.
A decree has reen signed at Cairo ap-
pointing General Kitchener governor
general of the Soudan.
AY Peattie. of the land firm of Peat
tie, MacIntyre & Laird, Glasgow, has
"sloped" with the cash, 100000.
An earthquake, lasting for ten sec
onds and the most severe in years, has
occurred at Port Antonio, Jamaica
An earthquake shock was felt at Rich
view, Ills, Saturday at l p. m. A roar
ing sound accompanied the shock.
1t is stated that a general strike of all
non-union bottle blowers of southern
New Jersey will take place this week.
The German National bank, at Pitts
burg, which suspended payment on Oct.
last, has resumed business with capi-
tai Of S250,O0O.
Mrs. S. ]. Mccullough, wife of we'll
known man of Toledo. o., suicided Sat-
urday after attempting to kill her three
children. Undoubtedly insane.
At a fire in a suburb of Havana Fri
day Major Russell Harrison. provost
marshall of the Seventh army corps,
acted as chief of the fire company.
U-ta annual convention Of no IN
tional Bricklayers' union. which had
been in session al Hartford. Conn, for
several days. adjourned Saturday.
Alderman Edward F. Cullerton, of Chi
cago. has filed a petition in bankruptcy.
Liabilities, $50. Geo; assets, 90.o .o0O shares of
stock in the Ward. Colo, Gold Mining
company. of unknown value.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
NICARAUGA CANAL BILL PASSES.
Important Provisions of the Bill in the
Senate Agreed Thereto.


Senate Agreed Thereto.
Washington. Jan. 23.-The senate Sat-
urday passed the Nicaragua canal bill.
decided to make the anti-scalping bill
the unfinished business. and continued
without completion the consideration of
the Indian appropriation bill The vote
on the passage of the canal bill was
ayes, 4s: nays. s-Bate. Caffery, Cock
ren, Mantle. Martin and Smith.
The Nicaragua canal bill as ii passed
continues the name of the Maratime
Canal company. 1t provides for the is
suance of 100000 shares of stock of
S1c0 each. The canal company is re-
quired to call in all the stock issued ex-
cept that held by the Nicaragua and
Costa Rican governments. The COM
pany is also required to redeem and can
eel all bonds and scrip heretofore is
sued by the company, and to satisfy
all cash liabilities. To enable the COM
pany. and to comply with this require
ment treasury warrants to the amount
or S5.OOO.OO0 are authorized. This being
done the secretary of the treasury is
authorized to subscribe for 925. COO shares
OF the compaEy's stock for the govern
ment of the United States.
The present members of the board of
directors are then to resign and a board
"a SEVEN - ~ pc appointed IN their
stead, consisting of five on behalf of the
United States and one each on behalf of
Nicaragua and Costa Rica The COM
pany is authorized to contract for the
completion of the canal within six years
The payments are restricted to S2Gr
100000 annually The canal is to be large
enough for the use of the largest sea-
going vessels at a cost not to exceed the
estimate of the engineers. and not to ex-
ceed $115. COCO This amount is made
permanent appropriation for the work,
TO be used as occasions may require.
The bill gives the government a lien up
on the property to secure the repayment
OF the moneys advanced. and the presi-
dent is empowered to declare forfeiture
OF the property to the United States
without the necessary judicial or other
ascertainment-
The president is also authorized to Sc
cure any change in or modification of
the terms of the concession either from
the concessionaries or from Nicaragua
and Costa Rica- In case of failure in
such negotiation he is empowered to ne
gotiate for another route across theisth-
mus He is further requested to open
negotiations for the abrogation of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty. or any other
treaty found to be in existence and
standing in the way of the construction
OF the canal The neutrality of the ca
nal is guaranteed. but the right to pro-
tect II against Interruptions of business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
WAR OVER SAMOA NOT LIKELY.
That Is the General View ut Washington
Germany Not to Notice Berry.

Germany Not to Notice Berry.
Washington, Jan. 23.-At the several
large emb1ssi-s rot d:re-t y inte-eztsG
in the difficulty in the Samoan is.ards
the opinion is quite positively expressed
that the situation does MT have a war
like aspect. 1t was pointed out by one
official that the probable course would
be either a repudiation by Germany
OF the action of her consul, or else a
move to have the tripartite agreement
changed so as to Permit a more expedi-
tious management of Samoan affairs.
London. Jan. 23.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of The Times says: There
are good reasons fo- believing that the
German government regards the main
tenance of cord al relations with Great
Britain and the United States as far
more important than even German ca:.l-
Tnercial interests in Samoa
'-The Kolnische Zeitung rfd!cuIes the
report that DIR. Won IIo!,eben, German
ambassador ct Washington. has COM
planned OF Mr.. Berry's remarks in the
house of representatives. and says that
the United States ambassador in Berlin.
Mr.. White, might as we'll have COM
planned Of Herr AhlwarGt's anti-Ame ri
can rawlings in the reichstag."
During speech in the house not
long ago Berry made some remarks
to the effect that the United States
would carry out its policy even if it had
to whip Germany" etc.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
FILIpIsos STILL TROUBLESOME.
Quick to Take Onense-Another Proclama-
tion-Goy. Lopez Defiant.


Manila, Jan. 49, via Hong Kong. Jan.
23.-The Americans and Filipinos were
probably nearer a conflict this after
noon than at any time since the occu-
patton. Filipino lieutenant. imagin-
ing that his men had been insulted by
some American troops, marched a COM
pany of forty armed natives to the line
of the Americans and the sentries. four
in number back of the Montana regi-
ment in obedience to orders were COM
pelled to retire to the outpost in order
to avoid trouble. The Filipinos dis
obeyed the command to halt, deployed
in the canebrake and assumed a de-
termined. threatening attitude. General
Otis went to the front. sent for the
Filipino captain. and after some dis
cussion the Filipinos retired.
Another proclamation, purporting to
be issued by an American and signed
wv T." appeared on Friday and ap-
pealed in broken English to brother
Americans and comrades" to let the
F'Ilipinos alone" The proclamation con-
cluded with paraphrasing the Monroe
doctrine in the words the Philippines
for the FiIipinos." The idea of possible
deception is probably more general than
the authorities know. A Filipino officer
said that IL was ridiculous for the
Americans 20 think that the Filipinos
believe they are bringing more troops
and warships here to establish a pro-
tectorate over n country for which s2O-
coo. 600 has been raid. The Malolos gov
ernment is inflexible and Aguinaidos
determined stand seems to have tenn
porarily welded all factions together.
President Lopez. of the Nisayan fed
Grafton. has replied to President Nc
Kinley's proclamation Of the 9Th He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
BATTLE PLANS DISCUSSED.
Non-Union Miners at Pana Preparing for
the Probable War.

Pana, Ills, Jan. 2s-The colored and
ron-union miners. 45O strong. assembled
in the Alabama hotel at the Penwell
coal mine yesterday for the purpose of
getting together and having an under
standing as to what plan to take to pro-
tect themselves against the union min
ers after the soldiers are removed from
Pana. Many suggestions as to the most
decisive method of conducting a defen-
sive battle were considered. The negroes
say that if the strikers attack them they
will fight till the last man dies.
Company L, of Peoria. comprising the
remainder of the state troops did not
take their departure Saturday. Captain
Couch expects that his men will remain
indefinitely: says he has information
from the adjutant general that the gov
ernor, expecting serious trouble to break
out at any moment, is considering send
ing reinforcements.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Expansion a "PoIicy of Infamy."

New York, Jan. ga mass meeting
of citizens was held in the Academy of
Music last night under the auspices of
the Continental League for the purpose
of protesting against the policy of I'M
perialism and entangling alliances with
European powers" The meeting was
attended by a great crowd. Resolutions
against expansion was adopted and
among the speakers were exAmbas-
sador to France Eustis. Samuel Comp
ers, and Bourke Cochran. who declared
imperialism policy of infamy."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Selecting Senators.

Charleston, w. Va, Jan. 23.-No
decisive result was reached TODAY
affecting the senatorial contest be-
tween Scott and McGraw-
Helena. Mont. Jan. 23.-The sena-
torial ballot resulted in no choice.
Dover, Del, Jan. 23.-The ninth
joint senatorial ballot resulted IN no
election.
Harrisburg, Jan. 2S.-Today's bal
lot for senator resulted in no election.
QUAY received SO out of Isl votes cast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
HOSTlLITIES WILL REOPEN.
Report In Madrid That Trouble is Ex-
pected Soon at Manila.

Madrid. Jan. 23.-The premier de-
clares that Aguinaldo made the liber-
alton of the Spanish prisoners in the
Philippines conditional upon Spain
recognizing the Filipino republic and
allying herself thereto. Aguinaldo.
it is added, similarly demanded the
vatican to recognize the Philippine re-
public. A despatch from Manila says:
The time in which the insurgents
allowed Americans to recognize their
independence expires tomorrow. Hos
tilities are expected to reopen. Agui-
naldo has requested the vatican to
send commission to negotiate for
the release of clericals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
An old missouri Bridge.

f5sDre is an old lattice bridge across
the North Fabius creek, near Monti-
cello, Lewis county. that was built in
the year 1645. 1t is said that it was the
first bridge of the kind built in north
Missouri. The timber was taken from
government land and was sawed into
lumber at water mill and with whip
saws. The contractors were seven
months on the job, for which they re-
ceived s1O0.-Kansas City Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Cattlemen.s Convention.

Denver, Jan. 2S.-Hundreds of cat
tlemen are arriving today to attend
the second annual convention of the
National Live Stock association. which
opens tomorrow. Forty-five organ
lied bodies, representing 20 states,
among them Illinois and South Da-
kota. are affiliated with the national
association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
NO ADVIcES FROM APIA.
Further Advices Not Expected Before
Next Week.

Washington, Jan. 23.-Inquiries
made at the state department show no
further advices can be expected from
Apia before the latter part of next
week. This is based on the presump-
tion that reports will come on the
regular line vessels travelling between
Aukland and Apia. But of course
there is a possibility of some private
sailing craft making the trip, if
events are of sufficient Importance to
demand an immediate report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23

Gains tnat the revolutionary govern
ment antedates the Pa-.s treaty by over
two years He says he has never been
officially notified of the existence of the
treaty, and that he declines to recog-
nize American authority and refuses to
allow Americans to dIsembark in force
without express o-Ge-s from the gov
ernment at MaioIos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Preference for Spanish War Vets.

Washington. Jan. 2a.lTillman has
given notice OF an amessp1nent he will
offer to the egislativeS4kecutive and
judicial appropriation bill giving SOL
diers in the war with Spain the same
preference in the matter of appointment
in the executive office of the govern
ment that is now given to the ex-sol-
diers of the civil war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
In Executive Session.

Washington, Jan. 23.-At , p. m.
the senate went into executive session
on motion of Davis, chairman of the
foreign relations committee.
After transactiDg unimportant bus
mess the house took up District of
Columbia business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
GOLD THE STANDARD.
Bill from the Coinage Committee
That Seems to Make a
Very Clear Issue. =
TWO HONEST MONEY" PRINCIPLES

Gold Declared the Sole Standard of Value
and All Contracts, Existing and Future,
Subject Thereto-GreenbacksT To Be Re-
tired-Senate Passes the Nicaragua Canal
Bin-Its Chief Provisions-war Inves-
tigators Sample the Timed Beef and Say
1t Is Good stuff.
Washington, Jan. 23.-The house coin
age, weights and measures committee
by a strict party vote has ordered a
favorable report on the substitute for
Representative Hills bill Ito fix the
standard of value in the United States
and for other purposes" The bill pro-
vides in substance that the standard
of value in the United States shall be
the gold dollar; that the greenbacks
shall be retired, and that upon their
retirement gold bills shall be substi-
tuted therefore. No silver dollars are
to be hereafter coined except from
bullion now in the treasury; the secre-
tary of the treasury in his discretion is
to coin silver into subsidiary coin as
public urgency demands, and recon old,
worn, uncurrent subsidiary coin with
out special appropriation therefor; such
coinage of bullion to be concurrent with
the retirement of treasury notes the
the coinage of such subsidiary coin not
to be limited to S50.000O00.
Retirement of the Greenbacks.
There is to be a separation of treas
ury accounts between issue and finan-
cial and transactions; a gold reserve of
25 per cent. of outstanding notes and
treasury notes is TO be maintained, also
5 per cent. gold reserve of the aggre-
gate silver dollars, and a common fund
for the redemption of all notes. The
retirement of the greenbacks provision
is for the first five years an amount
equal to the increase of national bank
notes issued subsequent to the taking
effect Of the act, 20 per cent. to be re-
tired annually during the next five
years and greenbacks to cease to be
legal tender at the end of ten years.
Gold and currency certificates are to be
cancelled as paid and not reissued; no
national bank notes under SO and no
silver certificates over So are to be is
sued.
Tax on National Banks.
The tax on national banks is to be
changed from the circulation to one
tenth of per cent. on capital. surplus
and undivided profits. The bill repeals
all existing regulations on the with
drawal and issue of national bank notes
at will and provides that banks may
issue notes to the full value of bonds
deposited. National banks with a capi-
tai of $4,000 and in cities of T. 900 popu-
lation may be established; branch banks
may be provided under regulations of
the comptroller of the currency. The
bill also provides that all contracts ex-
isting and those in the future shall be
subject to the gold standard. The bill is
supplementary to the currency reform
Dill which is still being fought over in
the committee on banking and cur
rency- 1t is the first general bill which
has been gotten out of the coinage
weights and measures committee in
several years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
RELEASING THE PRISONERS.

Filipinos Let Out Some of the Spanish
Subjects and VIII Soon Let Others Go.
Madrid, Jan. 23.-According to a
despatch from Manila the Filipino
congress at Malolos has authorized
the release of the Spanish civil pris-
oners, and will shortly liberate the
military prisoners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
TAKING TO THE HILLS
cubans in Santiago Province
Making a Move Full of Sig.
nificance of Trouble.
MUTINY OVER A REVENUE ORDER

the Tactics They Used Against Spain
sugsr Cane Burned-situation in the
philippines Doesn't Seem to Improve
70 Indications of Submission to Our
Euie-Snnoan Affair Less Critical.
Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 23.-The order
from the United States military author
tiles in Havana directing the authori-
ties Of the Santiago military department
not to expend a cent of the customs re-
ceipts without the permission of the
governor general, ard the order direct
ing that hereafter the bulk of the sani-
tary work shall be done without money
pay and for rations merely, were given TO
the elocal press for publication Saturday.
though received here Thursday. Ell Gu
bano. in commenting upon the instruc-
lions Of the governor general, says:
The feeling is prevalent that the only
Nourse now is to retire 20 the noun
tains." This is. of course. an exaggera-
zion. although the fact is that there are
people who make just such threats.
Burning the Cane Once More.
As showing how far the province has
drifted backward since the first an
ncuncenent that the customs were not
10 be freely expended for provincial i'm
provements the Santiago Heraldo re-
ports that a band of men is committing
wholesale depredatiOns in the Mayari
district, where several people have been
murdered. and that another band in the
Guantanamo district has burned all the
cane prepared for pressing on the Isabel
plantation. These outbreaks" says
The Heraldo. ARE the first fruits Of the
money Capitalization system"
One Crop Entirely Destroyed.
Ac ha ~ ha hac
verified, and Mr.. Brooke. owner of the
Isabel plantation. who arrived Satur-
day. says that the burning reported on
the plantation must have been done
since he left. as the cane there was in
tact when he started for Santiago. He
does not accept the report absolutely,
but says that the adjoining plantation.
the property OF Senior Bueno. was fired
al four different points. the entire crop
being destroyed.
Warning by n Cuban Inspector.
So far as the order regarding santi-
tary work is concerned, Cuban in
spector in the sanitary department told
Major George NJ. Barbour. the head
commissioner of Santiago. Saturday
that the Cubans of the province had at
last regained their self-respect and
would not work for rations. They do
good work." he said, "and deserve to
be paid in money. If they are ordered
again to work for rations most of them
will go to the mountains" The IEde-
pendencia. which publishes the two or
ders. is comparatively temperate in its
editorial comments. except that il in
dulges in the usual personal abuse OF
Governor General Brooke. The editor
ial concludes with the defiant declara-
tion: IF necessary the Cubans know
how to act"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Illinois Troops Take n March.

Havana. Jan. ga battalion of the
Fourth Illinois regiment started yester-
day for Guines, about forty miles south
east of Havana, camping en- route at
San Francisco and San Jose de Las
Lajas. The soldiers will stay at Guines
two days and will then return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Decomposed Body Pound.

Tamaqua. Pa, Jan. 23.-The decom-
posed body Of an unknown man has
been found here in a refrigerator car
and the only point Of Identity found on
the clothing is the trade stamp of ''T.
F. Turner, Geneva. o." on The =7@ni- a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
The Weather We May Expect.

Washington, Jan f3 Following are the
weather indications for twenty-four hours
from 8 p. N. yes: riay: For Indiana and
Illinois Threatening weather. with rain in
northern portions southerly to southensterly
winds; fair and CO de- tonight. For Michigan
Rain or snow; brisk northeas.erly 70 east
erly Winds For Wisconsin Rain or snow, fol-
lowed by clearing and colder weather: brisk
southeasterly wind. bee ming northwesterly.
For Iowa Rain, farming into snow. much
colder; variable winds becoming northwest
eriy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Hit at PoIygamists.

Washington, Jan 2S.-Representa-
tive Clarke, of Iowa, introduced bill
providing that ''no person living in
or practicing polygamy shall be eligi-
BILE to be n member of either of the
houses. nor shall such person be per-
mitted to hold seat therein An
other provision makes the act take
immediate effect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23

Toledo. Jan 23-The leading white
lime manufacturers of the United
States win meet in Toledo today to form
a combine to raise prices. The capital
will run near SIo. .OOo. coo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
One ofthe James Gang.

Springfield. No, Jan. William
Jennings. one of several men arrested
on the charge of holding up the Mem
phis train near Macomb. Mo. on the
night of Jan. 3. has admitted that he is
Bill Ryan, formerly Of the Jesse James
gang.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Snow storm In the Mountains.

Denver, Jan. 23.-Reports of a general
snow storm on the mountains IN Colo
rado are coming in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-01-23
Among Other Things.

$50 you've lost your new servant al
ready?'' remarked lady sympathetic
ally to neighbcr.
Eyes -
"What time did she go?''
"I really can't tell, /" was the reply.
''She took my watch with her. Rose
leaf.