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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
KRUGER'S CONDITION.
What "Com Paul" Exacts for
Concessions to the Trans.
vaaI Uitlanders.
CONFERENCE DECLARED A FAILURE

Boer President Demands a Concession
That Has Always Been Refused, Namely,
Arbitration Between the Republic and
Its Suzerain-Balfour Continues Hope
fuI-Progress of the Negotiations mt The
Hague-Times on EnsIand's Position on
an Important Proposition.
Brussels. June S.-Dr. Leyds, the Eu-
ropean representative of the Transvaal.
has received an official dispatch from
Pretoria confirming the report of the
failure of President Kruger and the
British high commissioner, Sir Alfred
Miner, to reach an agreement at the
conference just held at Bloemfontein.
II is added that, although President
Kruger offered important concessions,
he made them contingent upon the
British acceptance of the principle of
arbitration on the differences existing
between Great Britain and the Trans
vaal This Great Britain heretofore has
invariably refused on the ground that it
would be an acknowledgment of the
equality of the two countries.
Kruger Playing for Independence.
According to the dispatch received by
DR.. Leyds President Kruger proposed
that a sojourn of two years be neces-
sary for naturalization and that the
full franchise be acquirable five years
later, coupled with property and other
qualifications. The British high COM
missioner regarded the proposal as in
sufficient. and made u counter-proposal.
President Kruger. it is further asserted,
intends to submit both proposals to the
volksraad-subject to the favora BILE de-
cision of Great Britain relative to ar
bitra ton.
London. June S.-The report of the
breakdown of the Bloemfontein nego-
tiations hascreated considerable anxiety
in political and official circles and there
is much speculation as to the next move
OF the British government. While Great
Britain probably does not mean war. it
is generally thought that at any rate
there will be military preparations.
BaIfour Still Believes in Peace.
Rt. Hon. Arthur ]. Balfour, fret lord
OF the treasury and government leader
in the house of commons, in the course
of a speech at political banquet last
evening. said that the failure of the
Bloemfontein conference was source
of deep regret to the government. 1t
was England's duty. he said, not to al
low her rights to be trampled upon, but
he did not believe that the controversies
were incapable Of solution. In conclud-
ing his references to the conference Bal
four said: My sanGuine forecast of
successful issue out Of these troubles
is based on the facts that the prin-
ciples so obvious the elementary
rights of civilization. which we demand
for our fellow countrymen. must COM
mend themselves to the citizens of the
Transvaal; and 1 venture to think that
the good sense. justice, policy and wis
dom of the leaders of public opinion in
the Transvaal will make for some set
Element which will rightly preserve the
independence of the Transvaal."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08

TT must be admitted that the proposal
represents 4 lorg and honorable posi-
ton of American policy; but it would be
impossible for England to accept such
suggestion urless all the powers were
prepared to bind themselves never again
to treat foodstuffs as contraband of
war. And even then no mere paper
agreement would afford us adequate Sc
curity in so vital a matter. If commerce
is on longer to be attacked at sea all
the powers might largely reduce their
naval ornaments; but England must
needs be the last to do So"
The Hague, June S-Rusian's scheme
contemplates the Institution of q tribunal
contempIates the institution of a tribunal
for a certain number ofyears to which
will be submitted the obligator arbitra-
ton cases enumerated in article 10 of
the Russian project-already published
unless the powers in conflict agree on
a special tribunal to settle their diff
ferences. All cases of optional arbitra-
ton may also be submitted, and all the
powers. whether signatories or other
wise. may submit their differences to
this tribunal by applying to the perma-
nent bureau. Appendices to this agree
ment provide basis for the organiza-
ton of the tribunal, rules of procedure,
and the creation of a permanent bureau
to sit at The Hague.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Coffee as a Medicine.

It is said that the first use of coffee
by man was made by the prior of con-
vent He was told by goatherd of the
exciting effects of the berries when eaten
by his goats, so he thought he would
try them and see if he could not keep
his monks awake during what should
have been their vigils. He succeeded
admirably and brought coffee into the
way of earning its worldwide reputa-
ton. The most active principle of coffee
is caffein. 1t contains also certain oils,
which no doubt have a share in its ac-
tion. Many years ago a claim was made
that green, or unroasted, berries had a
great value in liver and kidney trou-
bles.
One enthusiast prefers mixture of
two parts Mocha and one part Marti-
nique and Isle de Bourbon coffee. He
puts about three drains of this in a
tumbler of cold water and lets them
strain and infuse overnight The next
morning, after straining, the infusion
is taken on an empty stomach the first
thing after getting up. This medical
authority cites many cases of kidney
and liver COLES, diabetes, nervous head
aches, etc, which, though rebellious in
all other treatment for years, soon yield
ed to the green coffee infusion. The
remedy is very simple one and we'll
worthy of trial. Another use of coffee
incidentally is in nausea and retching.
For that purpose a strong infusion is
made of the berries which have been
ground and roasted, and it is slipped
while very hot.-New York Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
A Wonderful Drummer.

Probably the most remarkable drum
mer who ever lived was Jean Henri.
the famous tambour major of the EN-
peror Napoleon. One of his feats was
to play on 3 different toned drums at
the same time in so soft and harmoni-
Gus "a manner that instead of the deaf
ening uproar that might have been ex-
pected the effect was that of a novel
and complete instrument. In playing
he passed from one drum to the other
with such wonderful quickness that the
eyes of the spectators could hardly fol-
low the movement of his hands and
body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
ABBREVIATED KILOGRAMS.

Columbia university has conferred the
degree of LII. d. on Governor Roosevelt.
Fresh sewage has defiled the entire
Chicago water supply and none of it is
fit to drink.
More than $4,000 worth of seats have
been purchased for the Eitzsimmons-
Jenries battle.
\ Sister Margaret Anna Cusack, known
as the Nun of Kenmare. died at Lean
irgton, near Warwick. England.
A. L. Bartlett's FIGURING mill at Rock
ford. Ills, was damaged by fire to the
amount of $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
Seven deaths from the heat were re-
ported at New York during the twenty
four hours ended at noon yesterday.
A. c. Merryman and other capitalists
will build a big paper mill at Pembine,
Mich, near Pembine Falls, to cost over
$2O0, COO.
The peach crop in Oceana county,
Mich, will be large. while apples, cher
ries and pluns promise the biggest crop
ever known.
Mary Boardman, daughter of George
w. Gable. the author. and Alfred l.. T.
Dennis, of New York, were married at
Northampton, Mass.
The tracks of the White Pass railway
will be completed to Lake Bennett by
July 1. The schedule time from Puget
Sound ports TO Dawson will then be
about eight GAYS.
HanglnGs yesterday by the sheriff: r.
w. werebach, at Lancaster. Pa. for
killing his landlord; Freeman Cochran,
at Bethany, Mo-, for killing George
Scarborough; Peter Kindred, at Prince
ton, Mo-. for killing Andrew A. Alley;
Jonas Preston, Jr., at Weschester, Pa,
for killing his wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Administrators Notice.
Estate of William Raisch, deceased.

Estate OF William Raisch, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
ADMINISTRATIVE of the estate of Will am
Raisch, late of the county of Rock ISL
aud, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county, at the
county court room, in the city of Rock Island
At the August term, on the first Monday
IN August next. which time all per-
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend. for the pur
pose OF having the same adjusted.
AL persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of May, A d. 1899.
MAGDALESA RAIsCH, Administrative. ;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Publication Notice.
State of Illinois. -
- In....l- LIZA : -


County of Rock Island -
County court of Rock Island county, to the
July term. A. ID. 1922.
John Grogen. admins rator of the estate of
Ann Conway, deceased. John Conway
and unknown heirs OF Ann Conway, de-
ceased Petition TO sell real estate TO pay
debts.
unknown H. irs of the said Ann Conway. de-
ceased. defendants above named having been
fled in the ONCE OF the cler OF the county court
of Rock IStand county. notice i hereby given
to the said unknown heirs of the laid
Conway, deceased that the said plaintiff John
Conway deceased has flied his petition in the
said county court of Rock Island county for an
orie- to sell the premises belonging 10 the eS-
tate Of said deceaS d, OF so much of II as may
be needed 10 pay the debts OF said deceased
and JeScri bed aS foil ,wS. TO wit: Lot number
-FOUR az in block number thee 90. in Bailey
DayenDort's fourth (ithl additton 10 the city
OF Rock IL md In the county of Rock Island and
state OF Illinois. acC that a summons has been
issued out of said court against you rerurna-
ab e Al the July term a d IS9. of said court. TO
be holden on The 3rd day OF JulyA d itea at n =
court house in hook Island. in Rock Island
county. Illinois.
Now. unless you. the said unknown
heirs of the SAD Ann Conway. deceased
shall personally be and appear before the
the inst day OF he next tel thereof TO be
holden at Rock Islnnd in said csunty. on the
srti day OF July, iSs9. and plead answer or
q muir to the said conplainant's petition filed
thereto. the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated VIII be taken
confessed and decree entered against you
according 70 the prayer OF said bill
Rock Island III. May =. A ID le4E-
HENRY HUBBkRD Clerk
SEARLE s MARSHALL Cornplaina1t's Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Executors Notice.
OF Timothy sexton, deceased.

Estate of Timothy Sexton, deceased.
The undersigned having peen appointed ex-
ecutorS of the last will and te-tament of Time
rhy Sexton. late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice
that they viii appear before the county
court of Rock Island county, at the county
court room. in the city of Rock Island, at the
August term. OF the first Monday In August
next, ut which time all persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested to attend, for the purpose of hay
ing the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
Undersigned
Dated this e3i day OF May, A. D. 1899.
JOHN Il. SEXTON.
MARY A. SEXTON,
Executors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
lnIpudSnce.

''I have just learned" she said, with
a perceptible tinge of asperity, THAT
am the ninth girl to whom you have
been engaged. ."
"Wen." he suavely replied. "that
ought to make you glad.
.Gladr' she exclaimed. "I'd like to
know why
Don't you know" he answered,
THAT there's luck in odd numbers ?"-
Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Charles J Long, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
ADMINISTRATORS OF the eSta' c of Char.eS .. Long.
ate of the county OF Rock Island, state of Hi
uols- deceased, hereby gives notice that they
viii appear before the county court of Rock
Island county. at the county court room, In the
city OF Rock Island, at the Augu I term on the
arst Monday In August next. at which time
all persons having claims against said estate
are notified and requested to attend, for the
purpose OF having the same nd justed.
AL persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
questcd to make immediate payment to The
undersigned
Dated this md day OF Jur e. A. D. 1899.
MARIA NJ LoNG Administrative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
LABoRERs ONLY INVOLVED
In the Alien Labor Laws-Mechanics, Etc.
Can Come at Will.

1-tes1
Can Come at Will.
Milwaukee, June S.-The United States
court of appeals, holding court in this
city yesterday. handed down an impor-
tant decision affecting the alien labor
law The decision interprets the alien
labor law so as to apply solely TO common
laborers, exempting clerks and all kinds
OF skillful artisans Judges Woods,
Jenkins and Brown, constituting the
entire court, concur in the decision,
which holds that it was the intent of
congress solely TO shut out the importa-
ton of common laborers under con-
tract to work in mines, in numbering
camps and on railroads. The decision
is in the case OF George II. Gay. of In
dianapolis, who brought clerk from
Scotland under contract.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Executors Notice.
Estate OF Max f. Bahnsen, deceased.

Estate OF Max T. Bahnsen, Ceceased-
The undersigned having peen appointed
executrix of the last Will and tesla
meut of Max r. Bahnsen, late of the
county of Rock Island, state of Illinois
deceased, hereby gives notice that she Will
appear before the county court of Rock
Island county, at the county court room, in
the city of Rock Island. at the Jolly
term, the first Monday in July next,
At which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend. for the purpose of having the same ad-
juSted. All persons Indebted to said estate
are requested to make hnm e1iate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this eth day of May, a. D. 1899.
LUCK 8. BAHHsEN. Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFoRyIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value OF obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system L
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually-
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
overcome habitual constipation per-
IA 1ently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste. but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL
LOUISVILLE. KY. NEW YORK. N Y.
For sale by all Druggists--Price Soc per bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
PRIVATE PROPERTY AT SEA.

Condition of EnGlnnd's support of Its
Exemption from Seizure in War.
London, June S.-The Times. in an
editorial discussing the proposal of the
United States delegation at the peace
conference to exempt private property
at sea from CAPTURE in time of war says:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08

Fair haired people are said to be be-
coming less numerous than formerly.
The ancient Jews were a fair haired
race; now they are. with few exceptions.
dark So it is, in lesser degree, with
the Irish, among whom $50 years ago a
dark haired person was almost un-
known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Hnd That Right.

''Im going to sing at the mothers
meeting tomorrow.
II shouldn't think they would allow
a little girl only years old to attend a
mothers meeting
well, guess have right to go if
I want to- Ma makes me take care of
the baby nearly all the time. "-Cleve-
land Leader
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Some Better.

lebanon, Mo-. June S.-There was a
slight Improvement reported in the con-
dition of Hon. Richard P. Bland yester-
day. He appeared brighter. and was
iis1 ined to converse with his family and
friends
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Telling Secrets.

The man who tells you a secret and
asks you not TO tell doesn't treat You
right He enjoys telling it and forbids
your having just as good a time
Atchison Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08

The average life of theater is 90
years From 1861 to 1867. inclusive, 1877
theaters were burned down, and ID ey-
cry year since has been about the aver
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08

Passenger trains leave b d p (Molint
7venue) depot i've (5) minutes earlier than time
dvcn. Trains marked daily, all other train
Tally except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
THE MARKETS.

Chicago Grain and Produce.
Chicago, June T.
Following were the quotations on the
Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08


Produce: Butter-Extra creameries,
17H@1Sc per 10; extra diaries, 15c;
fresh packing stock. 10@101se. Eggs
Fresh stock, 12d12lkc per dozen. Live
s@9c; springs. 15d20c; ducks, S@S19c
per ID; geese. $S5o@4.o0 per dozen: Po-
tatoes-Common to choice. S6GS7c per
bushel- New Potatoes-s2.0O@3.0O per
Dbl. Apples-Common to fancy. $4,000
go per Dbl. MISUNDERSTANDING
fair to choice. 4O@75c per 16-qt. case.
Black raspberries, $1.00Q1.25 per 24-pt.
case.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago. June e
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
10000: sales ranged at s3.35@3.sO for
pigs, s3.7593-95 for light, SS.60@3.75 for
rough packing. $31o@3.92k for mixed
and $3So@S.95 for heavy packing ana
shipping lots Cattle-Estimated re-
ranged at $5.40G 5.55 choice to extra
steers. S490@5.25 good to choice do.
$4.60q4S5 for fair to good. S425G4.6 60
common to medium do. s42O@445
butchers steers. 81. 25@5.45 fed western
steers, $3.S0G5.10 feeding steers, $225@
40 cows, SO. 30G5.05 heifers, $3.00d4.40
bulls and oxen, $4.00@4.T5 stays, $4,000
500 Texas steers, and $4.00@T.00 veal
calves. Sheep and Lambs-Estimated
receipts for the day. 5000; quotations
ranged at s3.9OG510 westerns, $3.65G5.1O
natives. and s4.25G6-1O lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee, June Z
Wheat-FiTmer; No. northern, 76ssc:
No. northern. soc. Oats-Higher; 26i.
G2SIzc. Rye-Steady; No 1, 55z n5sc.
Barley-DuH; No. 2. 4oc; sample, $50
CSC.
Local Market.
Spring Lamb-s2. 5o9s35 so per head.
Sheep -4cE14lSc.
COrn-36N37c.
Hay-Timothy. s1I; Wild. E.5ooss
Straw-x4 5O0S5.
Potatoes-50c.
lac.
Eggs-I2c.
Chickens-spring, &c per pound
Ducks-7c per pound
Turkeys-Liye. IOc per pound
Cosi-Soft Zoe.
catiIe-Butchers pay for corn-fe steers
4Hcg5c; cows and heifers. sHcG4c; calves,
5cN6c-
Hogs-sa25 ass 50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
Dreyfus to Resume His Uniform.

Fort de France, Martinique, June s.
Captain Dreyfus will only resume his
uniform of artillery cantain on de-
barking from the French cruiser SfaX
at Brest. Captain Dreyfus has re-
sponded to the telegram of congratula-
tions from his wife. expressing his great
joy in the thought that he will soon en-
brace her, their children and the men,
bars of the Dreyfus family again. This
prospect along seems TO concern him. At
gil event there was ont word In the
disratch or the subject of the new trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
ORDER OUT OF CHAOS AT APIA.
Commission Seems to Have Gone to Work
with Vigor and Effect.

New York. June s.-A dispatch to The
Herald from Apia, Samoa. June /. via
Auckland, n. H., says: THE British
gunboat Pheasant and the Badger went
to Malie today to disarm the Mataafans,
who have 1000 rifles. The commission
viii probably compensate the natives
for their arms. Malietoa Tanu will then
disarm his followers and the sailors
will withdraw to their ships. The new
civil government has commenced OPP
erations. 1t has been simplified, and
strong economical measures have been
adopted. New elections for the mu
nicipal council will be held.
''E. B. s. Maxse, the British consul,
will depart on a furlough on June Il.
His will go to San Francisco and Lon
don. Herr Rose, the German consul.
will also leave soon. The question of
indemnity is being considered. II is
estimated at S200. 900. The kingship is
still undecided. 1t may be decided to
abolish the office and appoint both Ma
taafa and Tanu as chiefs of districts"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-08
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

'1HICA9o, ROCK ISLAND g. PACIFIC RAIL
- way-Tickets can DO purchased or BAGGAGE
checked ct r d Twentieth street depot, OF
JRIA P depot, corner Fifth svenue and Thirty
trst etrees Frank Ptummer. Agent.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-20
WILL FIGHT BYNUM
Democrats Oppose His Confirmation
as Appraiser.

Washington, Dec. 19.-The nomina-
ton of William D. Bynum to be a GER
eral appraiser at the port of New York,
which has been sent to the senate
by the president, will arouse the bitter
opposition of the democratic leaders Of
the senate.
Mr. Bynum used to be a democrat.
but bolted the nomination of Bryan in
1895, and identified himself with what
was known as the national democratic
party, which ran Palmer and Buckner
upon single gold standard platform.
To this extent, at least, he aided in
the election of Mr.. Mckinley, so that
his appointment is a recognition of
services rendered the republican party.
He is one of the few gold democrats
who have been given office.
The objections to Mr.. Bynum will
be two-fold. In the first place, the
democrats protest against his classifi-
cation as a democrat when he is not
allied with the party, but, in the sec
ond place, it is held that his appoint
ment is Illegal, because the law re-
quires that certain number Of the
appraisers snail be representatives of
the minority party in the country It
is alleged that in several recent inter-
views Mr.. Bynum has announced the
fact that he is d republican, and, in
view of this declaration, it is said that
the president should not have appoint
ed him, the republican representation
on the board of appraisers being filled.
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, will lead
in the fight against Mr.. Bynum. Sen
ator Caffery, who is one of the two
gold democrats in the senate, said last
night that if Mr. Bynum had publicly
declared his allegiance to the repubIi-
can party the situation regarding him
would be much clearer than if he were
merely objected to on the ground that
his acton in 1896 removed him from
the democratic ranks; for" said Mr..
Caffery, that is a matter which is
open to discussion
It is possible that if the democrats
make a determined fight, the republi-
cans will allow the nomination to be
defeated, but this has not yet been de-
termined. Mr.. Bynum was at the cap
itol yesterday interviewing senators in
his own behalf.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-12-20
MLEAN BREAKS WITH KURTz
Ohio Democrats Preparing to Reor-
ganize on New Basis.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 19.-The demo-
cratic state central committee will
meet this week and it is expected that
steps will be taken to prevent demo-
cratic legislators from pledging them
selves to any organization OF the gem
eral assembly which Charles L. Kurtz
is promoting. The committee will con-
slider the plan of party reorganization
which has been pending for the past
three years, and which will make the
state central committee the controlling
power of the party and provide among
other things for the unit rule in state
conventions, as well as for the Ohio
delegation in national conventions
This will make John r. Mclean abso-
lutely supreme in Ohio. Mclean has
broken with Kurtz, and will have Moth
ing more of an alliance with him.