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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07

The Illinois delegation has decided
to stand by the action at Springfield.
which is for the reelection of all the
present officers, except the head bank
er. who is ineligible TO succeed him
self, and for the election of DIR. E. l..
Kerns, of Moline, for head physician
for Illinois.
At today's session it was decided to
admit steel workers to mem bership.
The ban against saloonkeepers and
bartenders was continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07

A favorite pastime of the little
fellows on duty in the east end at
night is catching onto switch engines
and riding about the yards. It's
great sport.
You'll notice the brownies have
velvet collars on their coats; in fact
their suits are made up so that they
can be easily transformed from a po-
liceman' to a civilians garment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
Notice to the PubIie.

We call your attention to our dis
titled water. 1t is absolutely pure
and consequently healthy You can
not he too careful with your drinking
water. Also our lithia water, the best
kidney cure known. All our goods
are made of this same pure water.
Delivered to any part of the city.
CARsE 4 OHLwEILER, Phone l0l4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07

this head camp that some kind of
emergency or reserve fund be pro-
vided for.
The head consul appointed COM
mittee of five. which which will re-
port a plan to the meeting tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
HOT CONTEST PROMISED
Henncpin Overflow Cases to be Tried In
United States Court.

United States Court.
The Hennepin overflow cases which
are TO come up in the United States
district court next week, in which a
numbe of Sterling parties are inter
ested, promised to be holly contested.
The attorneys in the case are now
working up the evidence and will
have it ready for the trial. The jury
was called yesterday, and will go to
Sterling to look over the ground that
is to be overlooked by the building of
a dam across the river for the feeder
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The "cyclone bell" broadens every
year Our section may be neEt. Too
late to secure indemnity after a cy.
clone has devastated your property
Take out a tornado policy now. Best
companies, lowest rates.
HAYES * CLEAvELAND,
Insurance Agents, Office Bengston
Block.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07

er locality at night re-
ceived orders from one
of the brownies that he
had to do that kind of
work in daylight; that
moving after 3 p. m. is
against the rules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
IN MACHINISTS' BEHALF.
Davenport Business Mems Association
Takes Ac ton.

The following is the committee ap-
pointed yesterday afternoon by the
Davenport Business Men association
to wait on Maj Blunt to learn from
him whether or not the striking ma
chinists who were not taken back will
be given employment when work is
ready for them: State Senator w. C.
Hayward, Postmaster George Metzgar.
Mayor George L. Baker, G. S. Won
Maur and Eli Mosenfelder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
BEFORE HART.
Rock Island Southpaw a PuzzIeI
to Dubuque Baseball
Team.
SINGLE HIT MADE OFF OF HIM.

Players Winning the Game by a Score
of to 1-VIsItors Put Up an Errorless
Contest-Arother Home Run by Bay
Brilliant Work by Doom and Rothermel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
Wen Framed.

''You re the very picture of health. 4"
.'Yes. and I'm in a contensed frame
Of mind Chicago Tribune. .S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
About the brownies.

A down town citizen who was
moving his household goods to anoth-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
q Id q @ al

Struck out-by Warender. |; by Harris Bases
on balls-on Warender, =. OF Hart, l. Hit by
pitched ball-Warender, I. Two base hit
Householder, Rothemel, BotenuS. Home run
Bay. Pass BALLROOM. !. Stolen bases
BrOtt. Doom, BotenuS Umpire
Rock Island ...................O 3 o o , o 60
Dubuque 80. ...-.. ........0 . o o o Oh
Games elsewhere: At Rockford,
Cedar Rapids 3, Rockford z; at Ottum-
wa, Bloomington 0. Ottumwa 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
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Bes-.tas n lie kiad Ysa HaYs AssyS HcEsa.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-06-07
Diamond Liner

Diamond Liners.
Davy Seisler has recovered from
his sickness and is back with the
Bloomington team.
Jay Andrews, the old Rock Island
favorite, is covering third for Mime
apolis in the Western league. He is
playing great ball.
There is to be a double-header at
the Twelfth street park Sunday, Rock
Island and Rockford having n post
poned game since May 3. The first game
will he called at and the second 10
minutes following the close of the
first. The admission for both games
will be SO cents, and % cents after
$50 O'Clock.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

We have every reason to give cred
ence to the statement OF an infuen-
tial friend, who ia frequently correct
in his Information but never aggres-
sively prophetic, that within the last
few weeks President Mckinley has
practically decided that neither Mr..
Dole nor Mr.. Sewall shall be the
first Governor Of the Territory Of
Hawaii. 1t is said that the Presi-
dent already has in his minds eye
personal friend, an experienced
statesman aud gentleman who can
afford the luxury of the position on
the small salary offered.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04
HOME IN HARBoR.
Captain William Babcock Peacefully
Passes Away.

Passes Away.
Another link in the chain uniting
the past with the present has been
broken by invincible death, and an
other OF our pioneers has been
piloted into the haven of rest after
having himself piloted innumerable
vessels into quiet waters,
At 1890 last night death quietly
summoned Captain William Bah
cock, one Of the most esteemed OF
those early residents who in the
early forties began to assemble on
our shores brought hither by the
innumerable whaling vessels which
in those bslmy days OF liberty and
license were the main sources OF the
Islands wealth.
Captain William Babcock had
reached and passed the allotted span
OF three score years and. ten for he
was born in London, Connecticut. in
the eventful year OF 1916, passing
his 83rd birthday in the last glad
some month of May, a birth month
admirably appropriate to his many
genial and sterling qualities.
For many years he was one Of our
most esteemed and popular pilots
but retired from his profession about
three years ago for the peaceful
enjoyment of his declining years.
The Captain leaves son John
Babcock and daughter Mrs. f. r.
Lyman and very many sincere friends
to mourn his departure and the loss
OF his friendship. Nt
The funeral is arranged to take
place this afternoon at $3.50 from the
family residence at Piikoi and Luna
lilo streets.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The dismissal Of the complaint
against Attorney General Cooper
euds an unpleasant controversy. We
are not exactly the "bar of public
opinion" and there is no legislature
in session to move vote OF want OF
confidence in Mr.. Cooper, 30 we will
allow him to repose under the shell
tering shade Of the @gis of his ex
pansive conscience and to draw bis
salary as one of Mr.. Dole's Cabinet
Ministers, who must feel proud to
be recognized as his associates al
though necessity may compel the
association.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

L. B. Kerr, the Queen street mer-
chant, is about to depart for Europe,
and will make great effort to clear
his stock during the next 30 days,
and to do this will offer Big Bar
gains in all departments. the goods
are all new and stylish, having been
bought of the leading European
manufacturers Those paying this
establishment an early visit will pro-
ct by it. All are cordially invited.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04
BRUCE WARING & CO..
1130-tf ROOMS Z AND 8. PROGRESS BLOCK

The U. S. Transport Ohio arrived
last evening with some 700 troops
for Manila, She will probably sail
tomorrow.
The August meeting of the Medi-
cal Society will be held at the resi-
dence OF DR.. Humphris on Monday
evening next.
DR.. John Dewey and Prof. Rolfe
will address the University Exten-
sion meeting at the High School on
Monday evening next. The meeting
opens at 1880 p. m.
j. j. Williams has some excellent
views OF the Mokuaweoweo eruption
both beautiful and artistic. His
views Of the Leper Settlement are
irreproachable and unapproachable.
The Seaman's club gave a most
enjoyable entertainment last even
ing to crowded hall. Among those
who participated were Miss Whine,
Philip Hall, f. Anterior, Mrs. Theo,
Richards, VIM. Schwartz, Mr., Tubbs,
Mrs. McLennan, Mr. Lundy and
Mrs. H. f Howard,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Fred. Harrison the proprietor OF
the Hawaiian Marble Works, is ready
to supply his patrons and friends
with tomb stones suitable to all
tastes, requirements and purfes. His
Office is in the new buildings next to
the Occidental on the corner OF
Alakea and King street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Waverley Club contemplates
commencing in the near future a
series OF informal entertain ments
for members aud their guests. o.
casionslly small admission fee may
be charged. Among the members
elected last evening were Messrs.
Fred. Harrison, t. Rain Walker and
T. Give Davies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Supreme Court has decided
that the law in regard to the en-
dorsement of sugar stocks on trans
fer must be enforced or an order of
Court OF Equity be obtained as an
equivalent thereof.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Next Sunday, August 9th, religi-
Gus services will be held by Rev.
Father Clement at the church of
the Sacred Heart at Marquesville
as follows; 1870 a. m. high mass
with sermon (English and Portu-
guese), and the usual collection for
the needy OF the church. Rosary at
2 ID. m.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04
TOPICS OF The DAY.

Mr.. Pain is evidently anxious to
show how much the public will be
inconvenienced when four lines of
tram tracks are laid. by proving that
to lay one track it is necessary to
make 40 important street almost i'm
passable. Having registered "a
KICK" we can afford to compliment
him upon the rapidity OF his transfer.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

INDIA LINONS, 100 pieces, 80
inches wide, at $275 per piece OF "a
yards. N. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co.,
Limited.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The "dudes" OF the local press are
rollicking with 'mine host" Curtis
P. 1. at Waialus to-day. Was he'll,
and merry bealths to them all and
to the institution they to-day dedi-
cate and tomorrow will consecrate
with their pens May guileless inno-
cence disport with their genial
genius aud lend interest to their
quilts.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Members of the Waverley Club
are gently reminded that the
August dues are now payable to
the Acting Financial Secretary w.
Horace Wright, or to j. w. Smithies,
the authorized collector OF the club
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

BEDSPREADS-15O Marseilles at
ST. each at Sachs.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The new talent at the Orpheum
drew crowded house last evening
and gave very general satisfaction
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

e, G.. Cooke of the "Trip to China
town" promises to pay us another
visit.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Amateur Orchestra concert
was financial as we'll as an artistic
success.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

ALL WOOL SERGE-2O pieces
45 inches wide, 600 per yard. N. s.
Sachs Dry Goods Co, Ltd
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

American Messenger Service,
Masonic Temple. Telephone 444
t All night service.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Albert Friedenthale, distin
guished German pianist, contem-
plates visiting Honolulu and giving
concert here.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The S. S. Aorsngi arrived from
British Columbia this morning. She
sails at O'clock this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The band gave a capital concert
to an appreciative audience at the
Hawaiian Hotel last evening.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The great Paris-ian hotel is, after
all, to be located in town instead Of
at Waikiki. Why not on Pacific
Heights or some other salubrious
spot on the outskirts2
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

SHIRT WAISTS, 25 dozens at
25c each. Sachs Dry Goods Go.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

10000 pieces Valenciennes Laces,
all New Patterns, at l.. B. Kerr's
Departure Sale.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

500 Dozen Towels, 75c Dozen,
at l.. B. Kerr's Departure Sale.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The least Hawaii can do for it's
first Governor, when we have in
stalled him, is to build handsome
and comfortable residence for him.
There is ample room in the Palace
grounds and the Territory should
aid in making him comfortable, for
the paltry salary promised to him
will not afford him much pocket
money for Injuries.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Laying pipe for the new sewerage
system has been commenced on
Likelike street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

DR.. Posey, specialist for Eye, Ear
Throat and Nose diseases, and
Catarrh. Masonic Temple. to II,
l TO 4.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04
Married.

CARTER URNER-At the residence
OF Mrs Oran Kteley, Port Ludlow,
Washington, July II, by the Rev.
j. p. Llwyd, rector of St. Marks,
John H. Carter, OF Seattle, to Thea,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 6 r.
Turner, of McGregor, Iowa.
LLoYD-HuaHEs-In this city, at
st. Andrews Cathedral, August 2,
1899, Miss Louisa Lloyd, of Berke-
ley, Cal to Bert Hughes, of Homo
lulu, Rev. Alex Macintosh official
ing
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

j. A. Gilman, president; W. n.
Hogs, vice-president; w. G. Will
der, Jr., secretary, and j. S. Walker,
treasurer, are the officers of new
stevedore company.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Like we'll conducted gentlemen
the Kamehamehas decline to play
hsTehau to morrow after the "un-
pleasant" incidents Of Saturday last.
Gambling ruins the best Of sports.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

In the Cooper dsbarment case
the Supreme Court holds that the
Attorney General cannot be held
to account by the Court for his Off
cial acts done within his legal
powers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04
Died.

BABcooK In Honolulu, August 3,
1899, Capt. William Babcock OF this
city, aged SO years. Funeral from
the residence at $3.50 this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Honolulu Cricket Club holds
it's semi ,nnual meeting on Tuesday
evening next at the Arlington Hotel.
1t is important that there should be
a large attendance. Eight o'clock
is the hour.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

James Ashford has now to appear
tomorrow before Judge Perry to
show cause why he should not be
be punished for contempt for re-
fusing to obey an order of Court to
deliver certain deed
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Allen Hutchinson, the sculptor,
made beautiful alto-relievo por-
trait OF the late Captain Babcock a
few yearg ago. There is one for sale,
framed, price 500. Apply at this
office.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Y. M. G. A. Camera Club
meets tomorrow evening. @. @
Langill, OF New York, will address
the club.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Orpheum to- night.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Volcano still continues to
emit smoke.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Give the Cabinet a months vaca
ton. They work hard enough fol
it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Miowera sailed for British
Columbia at 8 O'Clock last evening,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

The Catholic Benevolent Society
meets this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Orpheum with fresh talent to-
night,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04
LOCAL AND aENERAn NEWS

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS
Orpheum tonight.
BEDSPREADS-15O Marseilles at
ST. each at Sachs.
500 Dozen Towels, 75c Dozen,
at l.. b. Kerr's Departure Sale.
SHIRT WAISTS, 25 dozens at
2bc each. Sachs Dry Goods 90.
e.. G.. Cooke of the "Trip to China
town" promises to pay us another
visit.
The Amateur Orchestra concert
was financial as we'll as an artistic
success.
Laying pipe for the new sewerage
system has been commenced on
Likelike street.
10000 pieces Valenciennes Laces,
all New Patterns, at l.. B. Kerr's
Departure Sale.
The S. S. Aorangi arrived from
British Columbia this morning. She
sails at o'clock this afternoon.
American Messenger Service,
Masonic Temple. Telephone 444
All night service.
The new talent at the Orpheum
drew crowded house last evening
and gave very general satisfaction.
DR.. Posey, specialist for Eye, Ear
Throat and Nose diseases, and
Catarrh. Masonic Temple. s to II,
to A.
INDIA LINONS, 100 pieces, 80
inches wide, at $275 per piece OF "a
yards. N. S. Sachs Dry Goods Co.,
Limited.
Albert Friedenthale, distin.
guished German pianist, contem-
plates visiting Honolulu and giving
a concert here.
j. A. Gilman, president; w. n.
Hogs, vice-president; w. G. Will
der, DR., secretary, and j. S. Walker,
treasurer, are the officers of new
stevedore company.
The great Paris-ian hotel is, after
all, to be located in town instead Of
at Waikiki. Why not on Pacific
Heights or some other salubrious
spot on the outskirts7
Like we'll conducted gentlemen
the Kamehamehas decline to play
haeehau to morrow after the Gun
pleasant" incidents OF Saturday last.
Gambling ruins the best Of sports.
In the Cooper disbarment case
the Supreme Court holds that the
Attorney General cannot be held
to account by the Court for his Off
cial acts done within his legal
powers.
Allen Hutchinson, the sculptor,
made beautiful alto-relievo por-
trait OF the late Captain Babcock a
few yearY ago There is one for sale,
framed, price 500. Apply at this
office.
The Honolulu Cricket Club holds
its semi .nnual meeting on Tuesday
evening next at the Arlington Hotel.
1t is important that there should be
a large attendance. Eight o'clock
is the hour.
The Supreme Court has decided
that the law in regard to the en-
dorsement, of sugar stocks on trans
fer must be enforced or an order of
Court OF Equity be obtained as an
equivalent thereof.
Members of the Waverley Club
are gently reminded that the
August dues are now payable to
the Acting Financial Secretary w.
Horace Wright, or j. w. Smithies,
the authorized collector of the club.
Fred. Harrison the proprietor Of
the Hawaiian Marble Works, is ready
to supply his patrons and friends
with tomb stones suitable to all
tastes, requirements and purfes. His
Office is in the new buildings next TO
the Occidental on the corner oil
Alakea and King street.
Next Sunday, August 9th, religi-
Gus services will be held by Rev,
Father Clement at the church of
the Sacra,, Hart Mt Marnuaavilla
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1899-08-04

Box otlIOe opens at loan Phone SAC
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-17

home was on Jefferson avenue, near
where now stands the residence of DR..
Morse Stewart. Several years later,
his wife having died, he married Mary.
an elder daughter Of Robert Stuart.
In spite of his present 92 years OF life
Mr.. Barker is in superior physical con-
dition, his perfect hearing, reasonably
good eyesight and clear memory,
coupled with superb courtesy and sin
certify, forming an equipment as host
that Is EXCEPTIONAL; and as he shows
his guests through his luxurious dwell
ing and about the eighty acres OF
charming park at Point Stuart" he
is a living demonstration OF the fact
that there are many. many things in
life that are very decidedly worth
while, outside of and entirely away
from hat which Is purely material.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-17

WILLIAM II. APPLETON.
From the Masters Table," in 1881,
William II. Appleton was actively en-
ployed as a clerk in his fathers store.
From the time OF the first venture his
part In building up the business was a
conspicuous one for over sixty years.
His associations with foreign au-
thors began with Thomas Moore, and
his acquaintance with English pub
elder Murray.
He was a leading spirit In the direc-
ton of great undertakings like the
American ~Cyclopedia and "Pictur-
esque America" and his business life
included a safe passage through the
troubled waters of three great fnan-
cial crlscs-in 1897, 1857 and 1873. In
addition to his publishing interests he
had an important part for years in
the direction Of other large enter
prises.
One OF the earliest and most persist
cnt advocates OF international copy
right. he and his partners recognized
the moral rights of foreign authors
when they were constrained by no le-
gal litigation.
Speaking OF the first book published
by the firm, in 1881, William II. APP
pleton recently said: That book was
about three inches square and half an
inch thick, but its publication caused
the firm more anxiety than the AlOl-
can ~Cyclopedia, undertaken some fhff-
ty years later" The American Cy-
clopedia cost S25. 900 a volume before
a sheet vas printed. Picturesque
America" was also one of the firms
costly enterprises. The capacity Of
the house is shown by such projects
as these. or Webster's Speller over a
million copies a year were sold at one
period, and this book was only an
item In the firms diversified business,
nearly all OF which came within the
intelligent grasp of the subject of this
sketch. He was married en- April 16.
1874. to Mary Worthen, OF Lowell.
Mass. His children now living are
Miss Mary Appleton, William wor-
then Appleton and Henry c. Appleton.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-17
Horses for tho EncIIsh Army.

II
The purchase OF a large number OF
horses in the United States for the use
OF the English army in south Africa Is
made necessary by the fact that even
with the elaborate horse registration
system in force In Great Britain It is
impossible to secure all the animals
needed for immediate service at home.
In time OF peace the military estab-
lishment OF England requires for Its
use a total Of 13, 599 horses. In time
Of war this total jumps at once to u.s.
749. Horse buyers for the army are
now at work, not only in this country
but also in Canada, in Australia, and
in Austria. Under the present arrange
ment In Great Britain q sort OF horse
militia ia kept always at the disposal
OF the government In time OF war. Per-
IONS having a number Of horses at
their disposal apply to the war depart
ment, which sends an officer to exam
Inc them. Such horses as are found
suitable are registered and a price set
upon them. Their owners agree to
hold them always ready at the call
OF the government and receive in re-
turn an annual subsidy OF $3.50 a
horse. Under this provision $4,000
horses are registered, but even with
this large supply upon which they may
draw 1t has been found necessary to &c
abroad for a majority of the heavy
draft and artillery horses.