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8 THE ARGUS, MONDAY. DECEMBER 28. 1896. FIFTEEN HEROES Die to a Man While Fighting for the Cause of Cuba. DETAILS OF A BLOODY BATTLE. CITY CHAT. Cne Star Sharpshooters Stand Oft an Overwhelming Spanish Force for Honrs, Slaking; Evory Shot Tell Finally Over- j come the Lail Two Are Cut to l'ieces Crew of the Three Friends Fear the j Laws Against Piracy. New York, Dec. 28. A special to The World from Key West, Fla., saya: The Lone Star company, of the patriotic army of west Cuba, consisting of fif teen Texas sharpshooters, perished to a man after battling more than five hours against vastly superior Spanish forces In rinar del Rio province, killing double their own number and wounding prob ably as many more. Havana officials are Jubilant, passengers arriving here eay, over the news of the victory. A Cuban band was observed near Pinar del Itlo city last Thursday morning, and General Mtlquizo sent two sqaud rons of cavalry to attack It. After a running fight the band, which prove! to be composed of fifteen Texans, was chared into a "bottle," a bit of hum mock having only one opening. The T?xas set ingthatthey were in the "hole" retreated to the farther end and for tified themselves hastily behind some big boulders. Would Die hut Not Surrender. The Spanish troops dismounted and surrounded them, pouring In a fire from all sides. The brave Texans replied and kept up the fight for more than five hours. By that time six of the fifteen had been killed and four were wounded, while twenty-five Spaniards had bitten the dust with ten or more wounded. A Hag of truce was sent in by the Spanish and the Texans were called on to sur render, but the Americans refused with one accord to lay down their arms, shouting: "We remember Maceo." This infuriated the Spanish and they fought with renewed fierceness. Twice they charged, but the rapid firing of the brave little band drove them back. Two Survivors Cut to Pieces." By getting on a high ridge behind the Texans' position the Spaniards were en abled to pour in a fire that killed all but two of those left. Those two gallantly continued to fight and held off the ene my an hour longer. Then, overcome by thirst and enfeebled by loss of blood flowing from a dozen wounds, they were cut to pieces by the Spaniards, who finally dashed up as the Texans fell exhausted, feebly crying: Viva Cuba Libre." Til i:i:i: UUKXIWt ltEW SCARED. Said to Fear They Will Ite Delivered to Spain fur 1'iracy. Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 28. A special to The Citizen fr..m Tampa says: The developments in Cuban circles yester day were startling, and the actors in the recent alleged sea tragedy who wero on board the Three Friends are badly frightened over the gravity of the sit uation in which they have oeen In volved. They find themselves, instead of being in a datig-mus position as filibusters, to be in the unenviable posi tion of pirates, and the wisest Cuban heads have been summoned in consulta tion. Assistant Secretary of the Treas ury Scott Wike was at Key West In vestigating the matter, but the absence of a district attorney at that place made detention a farce. Wike stopped at Jacksonville Saturday afternoon and censured the district attorney there for having no representative at Key West. He arrived here yesterday morning and went Into consultation with the col lector of customs. The affair presents the following aspect now: No denial has been made of the naval battle story by officials of the Three Friends. Their silence was admission. In that case Spain may make requisition upon this government for the persons who were aboard, and this government has no alternative but their delivery. Wike Is to leave today on the cutter forward for Key West, where the fullest possible details of the serious situation will be obtained. When the Olivette arrived yesterday after noon Colonel Emtio Nunez Oari'.lo and several other Cubans were on board. Captain O'Brien, of the Three Friends, also was a passenger. Colonel Nunez admitted that the story of the engage ment was true, and appeared particu larly proud. He hud been the custodian of all the recent expeditions. When they learned of Assistant Sec retary Wlke's presence the boasting changed to consternation, as the light in which they were regarded dawned upon them. The admission by Colonel Nunez and the non-denial of O'Brien is regarded as substantiating the story of the fight. Other passengers besides Nunez confirm the story. It la also learned that the arms of the expedi tion fell into Spanish hands. 188S Ten Year Unarautee-lSSS. I will replace free ail work that I have done during the past 10 year that is not satisfactory. G. M. Baboock, 1725 Second a venae Jnst trv a 10 cent box of Cascareti the finest liver and bowel regulator ever made. Awarded Highest Honors World'- Fair, DH Mm w CREAM BAKING POWDER Leaf lard at Gilmore's. The beat broom Lee's Little Gem. Charles Smith is here from Lin coln, Neb. Robert Lee, of Sherrmrd, Sundajed in the city. Read The Abgus' grand offer in another column. Miss Lottie Rosen lUld is here from Peoria for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. H. 8. Cable have re turned from New York. Boys and girls have ths chance cf a lifetime. Read Tub Argus' offer. The lowest price on all stringed in. struments at Totten's music house. ferry Sweeney and Lee Caldwell. of Savanna, were in the city today. F.veiytbing new, no shop worn in tuments, at Totten's music house. Come in and examine a new line of mandolins at Totten's music house. Kiegrant sweet cider, 2 gallons for 35 cents, at Maucker's. 18 cents per gallon. Mrs. Morris Rosentk-ld and son. Cntrles, left for Indianapolis this morning. Supervisor Martin Schoanmsker, of Reynolds, was in the city today on business. Miss Sadie Cool retnrned to Chi cago today after spending: Christmas with bur folks. W. C. Totten handles the Mason, Hamlin and Merrill pianos, and Mason-Hamlin organs. Place your New Tear's order with Maucker, and get the finest poultry at the lowest price?. Mr. and Mrs. Ira W. Allen, Sr.. of Chicago, are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Jra W. Allen, Jr. Maucker's Woodman's choice flour can't be beaten. $1.24 per 6ack; best winter wheat flour 91.14 per sack. One fare, $4.95, to Springfield. 111., and return via R. 1. & P. rail way, on account of the inauguration ceremonies. Mrs. P. Kelly and children, of Omaha, Neb., are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shields, 2524 Fifth-and-a-half avenue. Mrs. Fred Stratton and children. of West Virginia, arrived to spend tbe holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Staubach. Three trains to Springfield, III., via R. I. & P. railwav. One fare. $4.95, for the round trip, on account of governor's inauguration. Best route to Springfield, 111., via K 1. & 1. railway. Three trains dtily. One fare, $4 95. for theround 'rip on account of inauguration. The report is again prevalent in Moiine that Gilpin M ore, of this city, is to retire trom the superin- tenaecy 01 ueere & Co s plow works A. A. Mudge, manager of "The Players'' company, which appealed at Harper s theatre som time ago. Inserted the company at Davenp rt. Miss Freid. Koebler. daughter of he late Capt. Robert Koebler of tbia itv, will be married to Harry Felker Burke at Los Angeles, Ual., Tburs lay. The semi-annual inspection of John Buford Post, G. A R., occurs tonight, when theqnilt made by Tim Webb, a member of the post, will be disposed of. The Princeton university glee. banjo and mandolin clubs will give a concert at the Burns tomorrow n ght, and a first class musical en tertainment is assured. There is a New Year's turkey shoot at Davenport tomorrow after noon in which Rock Island marks men will participate, and one here the day before New Years. The teachers' party to Springfield leaves oer the C, B. & J tomor row morning at 7:15. The Burling, ton, having charge of the party agrees to meet any cut made ov any other road. Tbe Misses Margaret, Sarah and Mary Dart leave tomorrow night for Boston to spend the winter, Miss Dart going for voice culture and Miss Sarah to perfect herself in art, while Miss Mary Dart will accom pany her sisters. The sports of the three cities are eagerly anticipating the coming wrestling match at Turner hail Wednesday evening between E. J Atherton. of Cnba, N. Y., and John Voss, of this city. It promises to oe an interesting event. Alex Lidders, who is studying law in inicago, has been spending tbe holidays at home. He graduated from Kent college last year and was sum 1 neu to me cook county oar He is now taking a post-graduate course at tne Chicago Law school Judge Waterman, in the district court at Davenport, baa made per manent the injunction against tbe special tax in certain towns in Scott county for tbe Davenport, C.inton t r.asiern railroad. This pnts an end to the proposed railroad in all prob- aoiiiiy. Mrs. Mary Wilson, of Gentseo. wife of Banter Wilson, of that place. was neia 10 the circuit conrt on a charge of larceny by Magistrate Mc bwen at Unon. Mrs. Wilson is ac cused by Dr. Cora Emery, of Gene seo, of the theft of her 'pocketbook containing sjo. In. Wssatbas Tuesday showers, followed bv fair: watmer in eastern portion tonight. To lay's temperature 3 W. J. WetB, Observe: MOST PERFECT MADE Grave Cream of Tartar Powder. Free Ammonia, Alum or any other adulter int. AtmAU TU ST AMD ARC MM 1 f JhLbP BBS V 1 WBSk fmSJ lav Gladness Comes With a better understanding of the transient nature of the manv rjhva- ical ills, which vanish before proper ef forts gentle efforts pleasant effort rightly directed. There is comfort in the knowledge, that so many forma of sicknesa are not dne to any actual dis ease, but simply to a constipated condi tion of the system, which the pleasant family laxative. Syrup of Figs, prompt ly vtmrxwcm Tk.i I 1 : ,1 1 J . link ia 11, is me UD1J remedy with .i-rf families, and is everywhere esteeu-e so highly by all who value good health. Its beneficial effects ate due to the fact, that it is the one remedy which promotes internal cleanliness without debilitating the organs on which it acta It is therefore all important, in order to get its bene ficial effects, to note when yon pur chase, that you have the eenuine arti cle, which is manufactured by the Cali- lornia r lg syrup vo. only and sold by all reputable druggists. If in the enjoyment of good health, and the system is regular, laxatives or other remedies are then not needed. If afflicted with any actual disease, one may be commended to the most skillful physicians, but if in need of a laxative, one should have the best, and with the well-informed everywhere. Syrup of Figs stands highest and is most larselv used andgives most general satisfaction i SJkvafkj WAVE YOU HEARD That Hess Bros, al ways have a nice fresh stock of staple and fancy groceries? Well they have. Today you can get 1 4 He ad Lettuce. m fermacti, 1 Cabbage, Cnenmbres, Carrots, Soup Bunches, Jersey Sweet Potatoes, ! Tomato. Celery, Egg Plant Parsnips. Cauliflower, Radishes. Dressed Turkeys and Chickens. Oysters Bulk and Canned. FRUITS. Catsw a Gripes, Mala Grapes, Oranges, Con'ord Grapes. Pineapples, Ban was. Assorted and Mixed Nuts, Fies, etc. Your orders solici ted. Itesp'y, i hess eaos, j Tonight! Slippers at Cost We wish to clean ev ry pair out if possible and tonight if cost or less will do it they shall go. If ycu can find your size you'll get a bargain. THE BOSTON Skates! Skates! BARNEY t DERBY NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS Fcr Everybody At Lowest Presents -AT- To Car.sC. It. to. last. Take laxative Brorao Quinine Tsb- leta. ail druggists refund the m jney u 11 mis 10 cure, is can La. Taylors Celebrated Skates AT DAVID DON, 1615-1617 SECOND AVENUE. Not How Cheap But How Good Is KBELL ft MATH'S principle in manufactur ing pure s Candies and CI 10C( )itJ ' OS Mcinty re-Reck Dry Goods co. THE BARGAIN CENTER 1700 and 171 1 Second Avenue, Rock Island, UL A Sweeping Reduction Sale. Vissssosjs catllaf ,1 prtrws sssrt sj Wsorprtc scat la S rs S' jj.rr.r. C-o tiers whtr h.a m ... si.h. ard of. It will pay sin t tk susakl 1. at ta ts-ftae or rtasaoa' or B.S'.l.t- t r, f rr. m .. nsi tt'. w . s Jackets W in sot folafto 1st pilrr. staai la tar sr ssa esv-j 1 rtst In . v,ty .h n i,a. It will ttsaaoo laSMiasesl t.. b , n... Vs. a If for acxt year. Thrss tsrasla Ijt : ' r.rfsio 1x4 o1-b jarksts. Bom ot ta- 1 .1 r art "nc-Srop. Zf M C"' T3ClfcH at 4 17 . B-rf sis UtSn B-oO jacks. ctraeMlla. keaele a-wl k-. Hf sa Bsraala Is NrhS-Ksrrythiac casta sock asortSM ML .-.V.h sr,asr,,t:.Blt.r;J.ckst.of frvsse. bOBclr. k.r.., r .7 ISSsV eic.asasrffollsJi:Bi.WoftBbsa.,k,v. ,i . jsar. s sines lt BO. aad SO. caotr of stu thine h. r st SB Bs. Bm stiles so Srst and tej arc fo,at to eo q nek at U.I, Fur Capes For for capes, silk M'ed. ft SB. 2?5 ,nl cl-'s. Inr storm oollsts. wortk M BO to f IS. at Iff, BJ Tbree Preack stal capas.lraut Marsa colla's.TBlcctau st fiiS Plush Jackets. B'tkt p'nsb Jsekf t. sm.li r. silk lleod, sro-tk Bl. at m7, Vs5"' "lkJ.Tti piaeh ssr.aes. v.ry i. at t styles, win. f SJ snd $V, now f IB SO. Holiday Goods. Sssri I etrssssyr . k t c- A rnidsf ssstio-twa1 f n SMS, r : .,. in. i . ..t t,. tar if, is, I,. l ks, s .1 lias's Kih.s sU o.i T. u.slaf Ksa-s las ik lk tk t i i . s.. s. .'t t.. . ii n. rair, aw T.aod ss s 'a k cJ Busv. I'll tin Iklk.s t : r ! klos IklL. sr. Toy- Tt ass kass nf -ka tl S r t. . an e .1 oSc. T ss-s art. im ' ks s bsjsb a a tc "... . sal ss c ,s d Betas, s st ab "it kail t tea. At. an asi . o -oss si d . sr. cat v kX'. Tkss c Ml Mi-. V.- Isi'i. sad c'sstl diak.s 4 kef n e or 1 as OLristaias trie ornsn eta. it s. sis , st is) "a tk a I s Alt .sti. ta Tar, it. - k nb fsotn : . : 1 1 V . at ,s , tk as sis k s B - a' ev s. ttt ( I- a' Ilea 4 B II (Car . r t e a11erara i i, nt, at SB at sUr.t-'les I Be c ttusl Ik qi.u k $5 Fur Mi ff sf $i 8). Fsts s.1..ri s tniirl- t Id oa ik dul u tl.) all a-t It f ssibfriafl sP.slllrl. Bill la a SB a lull (t at . Fur Ct l afrttM. m - t s f s r -: s. ss- Iras kta kstf Mlt k ! n , s rc on. -s tftsas-. w..,H, o'.str sa c a kra ak r smit frirn tl 'n I' tin t ' . I k St . si it On tv IsrsUi ars ,-uod tkt J si s o. i a is ,i.r u.i,l t.'fiut A Fciither Boa Free. W fk WwBfa t J SbMSMM ttlr HBS s i tr s trail, r tea CO ,r, stfts. Them Gifts UAPPY Cupid showers n Christmas Gifts on bis victims in the shape of sweet and choice Confectionery. No matter what else you present to your sweetheart, wife or children at Christ mas, a box of Krell 4 Math's fine confectionery must ac company it. Ynletide fes tivities, with the Christmas stocking to fill and the tree to decorate, ia always asso ciated with plenty of our choice candies and chocolates. Candies by the ounce, pound, bucket, barrel or ton That they will appreciate You can do this by selecting something from our immense stock. We have hun dreds of pieces suitable for gifts That Would Surprise And Delight the Recipient m We are too busy to give you details, but we can assure that you will not miss it by inspecting our stock for something in the furniture line. Come now and have it laid away. We have many things you haven't thought of. I krell & math I Clem an ki & Salzmann. sweets of life Phone 11M 17U-1718 Second Are We want yonr otder for Ice Cream and Fruit Ice. THE LEADER IX FU K X I T I II l rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrf . . . A REDUCTION OF . . . $2.00 $1.50, $100, 75c, 50c and On every pair of MEN'S AND BOYS' SHOES AT THE Our Semi-Annual Shoe Sale, which usually takes place in January, we start two weeks earlier stock Is entirely too large Sale Opens Dec 17 and Closes Dec. 31. Id order to make this the mo it attractive of all former sales we have made the cut in price deeper than 16.60 Shoes reduced to $4.50 6 60 Shoes red seed to 4.00 6 00 Shoes rednced to 4 00 BJ 9 Shoes reduced to fS.St 4 00 Shoes reduced to t 00 3 00 8hres red a cod to 2 f' I $2.60 Shoe reduced to I 00 bsroes redeeed t? 1 &0 Shoes reduod to t 0(1 1.60 in 171 7 Second Avenue. 1 I Those who hare been watebinjr and waitteg for thi special anaooaeetneet can have erery wish i-n- ; ' The prices we ioote are not worths, as wjrth 4 .60 f r fi Jj, bat boaetde red unions from tbe pre we hare :eti selling at Everything inclnded in this sale excepting rubber roods. Call and make your aesai-aaneal supply .: ... erery sit saoeths you here aa opportaaity f but log footwear at these aviee. and then oily at the MIL Dec. 81 Lmc Day mT the Sale. Mea'. mmd lf .,j aaoes Oaly. 1 a. j'-aa . .3'