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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, March 81.
1t being Good Friday the grain ex-
changes throughout the country were
closed and no quotations were given out
Chicago Produce.
Produce: Butter - Extra creamer-
les, 201A@21c per ID; extra diaries. 1Sc;
fresh packing stock. 11G12lsc. Eggs
Fresh stock. 12c per dozen. Dressed
Poultry-Turkeys, 9@12c per ID; chick
ems, 9h91Ohc: ducks. 90 1Oc; geese, "a
&c. Potatoes-Common to choice, $40
60c per blu. Sweet Potatoes-Illinois.
S1.50GD225 per Dbl. Apples-Common to
fancy, $3.5005.00 per Dbl.
Chicago Live Stock.
Chicago, March 81.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
$4,000; quality not so good; left over.
about 1900; market faily active; opened
stronger and later became easier, with
no special change in prices; sales
ranged at 50. 206D3.70 for pigs, $3.GOM3.SO
for light, S3.55G3.65 for rough packing,
S3.60@3.S5 for mixed, and $3.70q3.SIh for
heavy packing and shipping lots: Cat
tle-Estimated receipts for the day, p
600; quality rather good; market fairly
active; feeling strong; best grades
shade higher; qotations ranged at $9-2OW
$50 for choice to extra steers. s4.1OW
$40 good to choice do, S4.30@4.6j fair to
good. s3.95@4.35 common to medium do.
S39O@415 butchers steers, 4.1OG5.4O
fed western steers, S3.5O@t460 feeding
steers. Sl75Q4.10 cows, $2.SC947O heif-
ers, S.1044.30 bulls, oxen and stays. $40
44.SO Texas steers, and 81. o0n 100 veal
calves. Sheep and Misunderstanding
receipts for the day, 5000; quality fairly
good; market rather active; feeling
hrner; prices were well maintained;
ranged at $35eN5.1O west
erns, $3.25Q5.1o natives. 81 50d $50 lambs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01
Helping to Form a Cereal Trust.

Terre Haute, Ind, April 1.-Ray G.
Jenclzes, the extensive milierof this city.
is at present in Chicago forwarding the
formation Of a cereal trust which is to
include a number OF mills in this terri
tory. 1t is not known definitely just how
much territory is TO be embraced in this
proposed trust. but it will probably in
cIude the entire middle west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-04-01

the North American, of this CITY. died
suddenly yesterday at his home here. He
was o. years old. McMichael was a son
of the late Morton McMichaeI.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
SITUATION APT TO STAND.
BOers ana British Difident About
Commencing Attack.

London. Oct. An the reliable intelll-
gence from South Africa points to a con-
tinuance of the existing situation for some
time, as both sides are apparently differ
ent about commencing an attack, although
from the dispatches received here, IL seems
as II every movement Of patriot and ev-
cry cloud of dust raised by a herd OF cat
tie were turned into a general advance by
both armies The delay is all TO the good,
inasmuch as It gives time for further ne
gotiations; and to-day's indications appar-
entity show a willingness on the part Of
the British government TO continue to util-
ize diplomacy.
A weil-defined conviction is prevalent
that the foreign Office is trying to discover
a way out Of the impasse which has been
created by admitted mistakes and miscal-
culatons; and it is evident that peace ad-
vocates and peace counse.s are gaining
ground. However Mr. Chamborlain's re.
fusal to seize the chance given him by
the petition of fifty-elght members of the
Cape House of Assembly TO point out, in
his reply, that the Beers still have en- op-
portunity of accepting Great Britain's pre-
Vious offer, so long as her new proposals
remains unfOrmulated, seems to show a
personal determination on the part of the
Secretary of State for the Colonies not 90
yield an iota in the interest of peace.
While the distate for war evidently in
creases in Great Britain, dispatches from
the scene of possible hostiities grow more
and more lurld.
Advices from Pretoria describe the
Transvaal organs as crying for impossi-
Bile terms, and President Kruger as re-
ferrng to the prospective struggle as
means of setting the republic totally free
of England -
Dispatches from Cape Town of doubtful
authenticity, alege that the Boer organi-
zation in the field Is already breaking
down, and that friction is developing be-
tween the artillery, who are regulars, and
the burgher commanders.
In connection with the rumors that
Queen Victoria is liable to intervene to
prevent war, curious story is published
this morning by the Vienna Estrablatt
which alleges that her majesty intends to
abdicate in the event OF an outbreak Of
hostihties, declaring that II has this in
formation from an excellent source"
The statement unfavorably affected the
Vienna Boerse. The British foreign office
when shown the Vienna story. declared IL
"supremely ridiculous and utterly base
less"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
LITTLE NEWS FROM AFRICA.
BEERS APPARENTLY WAITING For
british TO OPEN WAR.

Practically Certain That Parliament
VIII Meet Oct IT-British Reserves
TO lie Summoned To-day TO Bring
Regiments TO War Strcngth--Com-
nnndant CronJe Promoted Ia Gem
er0l and Has sent Message TO Inn
periaI TroOpS That He VIII cross
the Border nj the First shot
London, Oct. G-There has been almost
a complete dearth of news from South
Africa to-day. The few dispatches receiv-
ed recording military movements at va
rious points all tend to confirm the belief
that President Kruger VIII restrain any
forward movement by the Beers unfess
they are dred upon or war is actually de-
clared. II is now practically certain that
Parliament Will meet On Oct. u.
Reserves will be summoned to morrow in
sufficient number TO bring up TO a war
strength the regiments warned TO hold
themselves in readiness for service in
South Africa, or about one-sixleenth OF
the totaf * serve.
The Daily News asserts that an army
corps win be mobilized tomorrow.
A dispatch from Mafeking announces
that Commandant Cronje, of the Boer
forces, has been promoted to the rank of
general. ana is massing 5000 Beers. with
artillery near Ramathlabama, north of
Mafeking, The dispatch adds that Gen.
Cronje has sent message to the camp
of the imperial troops that he viii cross
the border at the first shot fired in Natal.
1t is stated that Right Hon. Harry Es-
combe, former premier of Natal is going
to Pretoria in the interest of peace.
II. NJ. S. Phnomel suddenly left Durham
to-day for Delagoa bay.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
col BRYAN AT CANTON.
He Delivered an Address TO an Inn
mcnse Crowd.

Canton, IL. Oct 6-CoL William J.
Bryan visited The Canton street Fair to-
dny AMI delivered an address on the publc
square 10 an immense audience, He said;
The silver question is not dead, not
withstanding the fact that for a number
Of years our Republican friends have
been claiming that il has been Inferred
They claim that the people settled the sill
yer question in 1895. bua this is not true.
The only party before the people in that
campaign. that had gold standard plat
form was the Democratic party, and that
party carried only one township, and that
was in Western Kansas, which had IN 1t
only six voters. This does not appear to me
to be settlement of the silver ques-
ton"
lie then paid his respects 10 the trusts,
which. he said had in ihe main grown up
within The last few years as the result
of Republican legislation. He did not agree
with Mark llama, who" said Col. Bry-
an, recently said, after returning from
England, that the English system of gov
ernmenl was as good if not better than
the American system"
About half of his address was devoted
to the foreign policy of the administration,
claiming thar its trend was In the direction
of Imperialism. The war in The Philip
pines he said. was war of conquest and
not one in the interest of republican gov
eTnment. He wanted the FilipinOs treated
as the government has promised to treat
the Cubans. Instead of doing what was
being DONE he thought Il would have been
better for Admiral Dewey after DESTROY
ing the Spanish fleet to have left for
home
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
PROBING or MAzEr Committee.
Dewey Parade stands Passed Muster
by BFibes.

New York. oct. G-The most interesting
question up fer discussion IA, to-days ses-
sion Of the Mazet committee was the
Dewey parade stands. Or. Charles +.
Roberts chief sanitary superintendent of
The Board OF Health, submitted documents
showing that the Dewey stands were not
constructed in a sanitary fashion. Ste
phen f. Berry, owner Of one OF the Dewey
parade stands, testified that his partner
settled matters by giving one inspector
50 and another one Sej.
The next question brought up before the
committee was the projected East river
bridges, Attorney Moss hoped to prove
that the city would be obliged to buy out
private franchises for bridge sites before
The public bridges could be constructed
TO the borough Of Brooklyn, but this was
denied by bridge Commissioner Shea.
Peter +. Meyer, a dock commissioner
ami partner in the real estate business
with Richard Croker, created something
of scene by demanding OF the committee
an immediate hearing. claiming that it
was necessary for him to attend meeting
of the dock board This was denied him.
and an exchange of words followed Mr.
Meyer finally leaving the room
In che afternoon session Park Commits
sonor George V. Brewer was before the
court, and an attempt was made to induce
him TO explain troubles recently occurring
in his department. He pleaded that he
was Of Revolutionary stock and conse-
quently would not rob the city.
j. Sergeant Cram. president Of the dock
department when closely questioned re-
gardiug certain asphalt pavements, put
down by the Evade Asphalt Company.
took refuge behind the statement, "If 1
don't obey there's the grand jury"
The days proceedings wound up with an
attempt TO examine Peter Il. Meyer who
had again been called into the room and
placed on The stand. Mr.. Meyer broke out
with passionate objection 10 being ex-
amined by Mr. Moss. He even objected 10
having any other reputable man exam n 3
ed by him" He said there was a matter
of long standing between them-a personal
matter
This brought Mr. Moss to his feet. The
attorney said he had been warned that the
next time he put member of Tammnny
Han on the stand his reputation would be
ripped up He asserted that he was willing
to have his name blasted tomorrow II
ouly to-day he could put one of them on
the sand. This was his reply TO the threat
Of warning. The examination then pro-
cocded, the question Of why MIR. Meyer
voted for the Evalde paving contracts be-
ing first taken up.
Mr.. Meyer was stif on the stand when
| the committee adjourned for the day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
REST ON BOARD THE RACERS.
THE COLUMBIA TOWED TO BAY
RIDGE FOR SAFETY.

a Feeling of Confidence on Both
sidcs-The Two Days of Drifting
Furnished Nothing on which to-
Hnse an Opinion-Good signs OF ~
stiT Northwcster for the Conn
mencPment of Race To-day.
New York; oct G.-This has been a day
of rest on beard the international racers.
The Columbia was towed from Sandy Hook
to Bay Ridge TO get her out of any dam
ser fom the northeast. The Shamrock re-
mained at her anchorage al the Hook, her
peop.e wSling TO take the chances. The
wind blew up pretty fresh about her, but
Ihete was nothing to threaten harm to n
yacht so wen protected by tenders and
tugs 70 say nothing Of the powerful Erin.
The feeling on both sides is one of con-
adeuce. Mr. Isein thinks he will WIN.
Sir Thomas Upton has nice little corner
In the Erin all ready for the cup. The
public is in doubt and It must be said that
there IS a feeling Of indeeision among ex-
pert yachtsmen. The two days of drifting
has furnished almost nothing on which 10
base opinion They have. however, seemed
TO strength hen the belief that the Shamrock
is dangerous proposition.
This is now a well guarded opinion, ana
If the two days OF light airs have done
anything they have shaken that confident
feeling that has prevailed among the back
ers OF the Columbia. Those who have
watched most closely every movement OF
the two yachts are firm in the belief that
there Is little TO choose between them in
a drift, and when 1t Is remembered that
the Shamrock people have never asserted
that she was q drifter, il can readily be
understood that there Is reason for the
rise Ia Shamrock stock.
II now looks as though the first race to-
a finish would come In a good stiff breeze.
At the run down the wind was b.owing
hard from the north. The weather was
clearing and there were good signs of a
pretty hard northwcster in the morning.
If il comes The world win see the great
est struggle for yachting supremacy In
the history OF international racing.
The observer at Galllee n. j., to-night
reports "The wind tonight Is north-
northwest, with a heavy sea running
The indications are that there viii be-
a fresh wind at the commencement OF tha
race tomorrow. also a heavy sea, but tho
sea Will 20 down as the race proceeds
Al 10 o'clock Tonight reports were re-
ceived from Bay Ridge, Long Island, TO
the effect that the wind Is moderating.
The Columbia at that time was riding
safely at anchor of Bay Ridge.
Al 10 o'clock the following dispatch was
received from Sandy Hook: "Wnd stll
from the north ana blowing at the rate OF
thlrty-two miles an hour The skies are
clear. There has been no change in the
position OF thc Shamrock, the Erin or the
tender Everything appears all right from
the observatory"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
a MONUMENT TO SOLDIERS.
President Mckinley Delivers the
Dedicatory Address at Peoria.

President Mckinley Delivers the
Dedicatory Address at Peoria.
Peoria, III, Oct, Ga good part of the
population of Peoria, the second city in
Illinois, to-day took part in an elaborate
demonstration of welcome to tier city
of the President of the United States. The
great event Of tie day was The unveiling
Of a beautiful monument erected by PeO-
ria's citizens as a memorial to the sol
diers Of the civil war. living and dead.
Tresi5ent Mckinley dedicated The monu-
ment in a formal address.
II ike this symbol that I face to-day
the defense of the flag. (Cheers) That
is what we do whenever and Wherever
that flag is assalled. Enthusiastic and
prolonged appause.) And with us war all
WAYS sleeps when the assailants of our
flag consent to Grants terms Of uncondi-
tional surrender. Great and continued
appause)
.God bless the schools of America. (Con-
tinuous appIause) God bless the patriotic
women of the United states, and the pa
triouc band that projected and carried this
monument to a successful conclusion.
Continued applause"
The party was then dJiven TO the Corn
Palace" bui ding wholly coastrueted or
corn, where the Peoria corn festival was
inaueurated by the President.
An informal reception and nuer at the
residence Of J. Il. Gresnhut was the clos
ins event of the Presidents visit to Peo-
ria. TIE party board the train at S45
and was rapidly carried 10 Galesburg to
spend the n. ght
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
REFUSED TO ne ENTRAPPED.
4 Columbus Rank Cashier Wisely
Suspected Treachery.

4 Columbus Bank Cashier Wisely
Suspected Treachery.
Columbus. Ga, oct, Cat an early hour
this morning some one drove up 10 tho
home OF r. w. Bates, cashier Of the Mer-
chants and Mechanics Bank, In a hack
and delivered a mole signed chief Of Police
Wiley Williams, asking Mr.. Bates 10 come
TO the bank at once. as the chief had dis
covered plot to rob the institution.
The note said: "Wait until come Do
not speak to any one, on the force even,
until / come nor let any one see who you
are. Above all. let no one see you enter
the bank nor have any one with you, as
the robbers are organized and have FIVE
on The watch Anything win attract
them"
Mr.. Bates home Is four miles from the
city. Mr. Bates, fearing II was a scheme
to entrap him. declined 10 come TO the
bank. He sent the note to the chief OF
police an hour later and he pronounced
1t a forgery. As a matter OF precaution.
Chief Williams put a guard around the
bank until morning. The police tonight
arrested the hackman and viii hold him
for the present. lie says the note was
given him by a shabbily dressed man in
front of a saloon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
PROTESTING AGAINST ROBERTS.
Miss Helen Gould Reads Paper At
tncI<ing POIygamy.

tacI<iu& POlyEamy.
New York, oct. 6.-The American Fe-
male Guardian Society to-day adopted res
olutions which were read by Miss Helen
NJ. Gould, opposing the seating of Con-
gressman-eleet Roberts of Utah and char
acterlzing his practices of polygamy as an
attack on the sanctity of home life.
Miss Gould, after the meeting, handed
the reporters the following statement
signed H Miller Could.
Il am glad to have an opportunity TO
protest against the seating in Congress
of a man who advocates and practices po-
lygamy. Our country has been noted in
the past for the beauty of its home life
and the chivalry and respect shown by
man TO woman. 1t would be sad, indeed
to see a man who stands for the Oriental
harem seated among our lawmakers I
earnestly hope that men will feel willing
to write their Congressman urging them
to rise in protest against Mr. Roberts be-
ing seated when Congress opens"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
GRANT RouTs THE INSURGENTS.
They Are Driven From the West
Bank of the linus.


Manila. Oct. 6.-Gen. Fred Grant, with
three companies of the Fourth Infantry,
two companies of the Fourteenth Infan-
try and a band of scouts attached to the
former regiment, advanced from linus this
morning, driving the insurgents from the
entire west bank of the linus river.
Three Americans were wounded. It is
estimated that ten of the Filipinos were
killed.
Companies c and H. with the scouts,
crossed the river at Big Bend and ad-
vanced westward in the direction of the
Bincayan road, the insurgents firing vo.-
leys, but retiring.
Twenty Fllipinos were discovered in
trenched at the Bincayan Church. about
midway between Bacoor ana Cavite ViejO
These were routed, six being killed.
Riley's battery of the Fifth Artillery
made an effective sortie about mile south
OF Bacoor and sheiled the west bank of the
river at close range. That bank is now
held by the Americans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
M'FADDEN KNOCKS our LAvIGNE
The Kid Was FavOrIte ana Was
Well Battered.

New York. Oct. 6-George McFadden Of
this city knocked out George Q<id) La
vigne, ex-lightweight champion of the
world, in the nineteenth round, before the
new Broadway Athletic Cub, tonight.
They met at 1873 pounds and put up
fight which was as sensational as It was
prolific Of hard hitting and clever ring
work.
McFaddens blocking of the Kids rushes
and leads was phenomenal, and towards
the end of the bout he had the Kid very
raw and sore. Al the opening Lavigne
was the favorte, but after the twelfth
round odds of 100 to so were freely offered
on McFadden.
Lavigne was well battered. and several
minutes elapsed before he realized what
had happened to him. McFadden left the
ring virtually without a mark.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
SUICIDE Nor IDENTIFIED.
The Name OF q. ~ooIS Was Found
TnttoOed Upon His Arm.

Denmark. S. c.. Oct 6.-Coroner Bes-
singer arrived this afternoon, empaneled
jury and held an inquest over the re-
mains OF the stranger who last night COM
mitted suicide at this place.
The verdict OF the jury was that the
deceased came to his death by pistol
shot wound inflicted by his own hands.
The body was turned over to Undertaken
Hightov by the coroner for interment.
There were no letters or papers on his
person by which he could be Identified.
The only clew to his Identity was the
picture Of woman and the name Of @.
Cook tattooed on his right arm just below
the elbow He had IN his pockets three
coppers, a knife, a box of cartridges and
q pockelbOok.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE OF THE
SIAM EN ROUTE TO MANILA.

Only Nineteen Mules Out of Cargo
of $50 Observation-Disclosures Hurled
About and FrightfuIIy ManSIed.
One Typboon Lasted for Forty
HOurs-The Transport BADLY DAM
aged.
Mania, Oct 6.-The United States
transport Siam, which left San Francisco,
Aug. 10, with upwards of $50 valuable
mUl S. the coming of which had been anx-
iously awaited as mules are in great de-
mand for continuing the campaign. arrived
this morning and reported that all but
ninetesn of The animals had been lost in
two severe typhoons, under peculiarly dis
tress.ng conditions.
The Siam, which reft Honolulu thirty-one
days ago, encountered the typhoons early
this week. one lasted forty hours. Most
of the forage, which was on deck, was
swept overheard ali the boats We: e smash
ed and the steamer rolled tremendously in
the trough of the sea- although The Off GERS
made every effort 10 bring her about.
The mules were hurried from side to side
and fr.ghtfully mangGed and disembow-
eled. Their legs and necks were broken
and the wretched animals fell in such a
coiGused mass that the attendants were
unable 10 relieve them.
In the meantime the deck load was
washed Off the ship iigh!ened and the rolf-
ing increased. When the storm abated the
injured animals were killed and their car
casses thrown over board.
When the Siam arrived her propeller
was high out Of the water and the wrecks
of her boats We're hanging from the davits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
ESTIMATES ron THE NAVY.
Acting Secretary Allen Prepares n
statement for Congress.


statement for Congress.
Washington, oct. G.--Acting Secretary
Allen has prepared full statement of
estimates which win be submitted TO Con-
gress for the maintenance of the naval
establishment for the next fiscal year
These amount 10 $73, ,Oi5, 1888. which Is an
Increase over the appropriations for the
current year of $24,58 1877. Included In the
increase for the next year are apprCpria-
tons Of $12 .474 for public works and
navy yards and stations. There Is also
an estimate OF s202l coo for the new naval
academy.
The item for the increase of the navy
including armor, guns aud machinery, Is
$22, ,9S3, ,1C1. The estimate for the Bureau
of Cons truction and Repair Is increased
over the current appropriation doout 49,,
OO00O0: for steam engineering. 81 ,OOO,0GO for
pay of the navy about 100000 while the
estimates for ordnance are decreased about
$7CO,O00 The estimate for the navy yard
Is 81 949 600
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
THEY FOUGHT SIX ROUNDS.
Mccoy Out Pointed the Californian
and Scored Knock Down.

= '
Chicago Oct. 6.-Kid Mccoy and Joe
Choynskl fought six rounds before the
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club tonight. Both
men had agreed to draw in case they
were on their feet at the end of the sixth
round; that was the decision, as both were
not only on their feet, but comparatively
fresh.
Mccoy however, clearly outpointed the
Californian, and scored the only knock
down Of the fight putting Joe to the
boards with a left hook to the mouth in
the third round
The Kid made careful fight OF 1t. He
took no chances whatever. contenting
himself as rule with jabbing Choynski
with his left. Joe scored many times
bringing the blood from McCoy's nose in
the first round and once or twice jarring
Mccoy considerably with his right. Many
of his blows, however, fell short.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
DISTINGUISHED MEXICANs.
Vice President MariScal and Party
at Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn. oct. 6.-The special
train bearing Vice President Marscal Of
Mexico and party arrived in Memphis at
10 O'Clock tonight The distinguished
travellers were met az the Poplar street
depot by Mayor Williams and members OF
the City Council The party did not leave
the depot. The train started on It's journey
10 Chicago at 10:l5 o'clock.