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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26

interview after the session Comman-
dant Viljoea said that if war broke out
military government would lie estab-
lished at johannesburg and all British
subjects would be compelled to leave.
London, Aug. 26.-The foreign Office
last evening issued a Transvaal blue
book containing further correspon-
dence between the secretary of state
for the colonies, Joseph Chamberlain,
and the British high commissioner for
South Africa, Sir Alfred Miner. The
principal dispatches deal with the
Transvaal's request for arbitration and
Chamberlain's suggestion for a joint
inquiry which was >telegraphed to Sir
Alfred Miner at Cape Town on July
81. No information is given, however,
as to the views of the TranSvaal gov
ernment regarding this proposition.
Sir Alfred Miner transmitted the
Transvaal's proposal on June II, and
recommended its immediate rejection
as it would raise more questions than
1t would solve. In defending his recon-
mendation Sir Alfred insisted that a
redress of the grievances of the out
landers stood at the head of the pro-
gramme, and that nothing else could be
considered until this point was settled.
Chamberlain in replying indorsed Sir
Alfred Miners views, and reviewed the
situation resulting in the treatment to
which the outlanders are now SUBJ
jected. His reply concluded with the
proposal of a joint commission of in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
SUING THE CORPORATIONS.
Proceedings Are Filed at Springfield
Against Combines.

Springfield, Ills, Aug. 26.-State's
Attorney Smith yesterday afternoon
filed several suits for the people of the
state of Illinois, on relation of Attor
ney General Akin, against several cor
porations of Sangamon county, asking
for $4,000 damages against each one
for failure to comply with the law
which requires every corporation
in the state to file in the Office
of the secretary of state an affidavit
stating whether or not the corporation
is connected with trust. These no
tices were sent out last year, but the
corporations have failed to file the re-
quired aff1davits. There are about 200
corporations In Sangamon county, but
suits were only entered against the fol-
lowing as test cases: Springfield Co
Operative Coal Mining company, Black
Diamond Coal and Tile company,
Starnes Coal Mining company, Ballou
Grocery company, Little & Son Livery
Company. McCaskey G HC.comb.
GeneraI horace S.IClark, command
ing the Second brigade. yesterday aft
ernoon reviewed the Fifth infantry at
Camp Lincoln. The Fifth broke camp
this morning, and the First cavalry,
Colonel Young; the Eighth battalion,
COlOTeu, SOlOHel MdTSHdll, lHe eeHSIHeer
and signal corps, and batteries A, of
Danville, and ID, of Chicago, arrived.
Henry G. Bolte, director of the Fifth
regiment band, was dishonorably dis
charged yesterday. Colonel Culver or
dered the band to go on the rifle range
for practice, and Sergeant Bolte Or
dered them to leave the range.
In the United States circuit court
yesterday Judge Allen entered decree
the sale at Robinson, Aug.
Is, by Special Master Stuart Brown,
under a decree of foreclosure of the
Farmers Loan and Trust company, of
the st. Louis, Indianapolis and Eastern
railroad to John G.. yelling, of st.
Louis, for $3.50. 900. yelling bidding the
road in for the Illinois Central.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
WAS A MUSICAL SORT OF DOG.
Wanted TO Make a Duet of Fair Singer,
Solo.


Lake Bluff, Ills. Aug. 26--An Incl
dent which afforded amusement to the
light-minded and made even the solemn
smile occurred ut the sociological con-
ference here Miss Zelda Stewart, of
Chicago, was singing The Holy City"
to the accompaniment of Miss Blanche
Gardner, of Columbus, o., when a dog,
just outside the tabernacle, was at
tracted by the music.
The animal set up an accompaniment
of it's own, but not till it had entered
the building on run and seated itself
on its launches in front of the singer,
were the members of the audience
aware of the presence of the volunteer
musician. With its head poised and
erect the dog howled in unison with
the singer and carried the pitch with
the accuracy of an accomplished SOLO
list.
Miss Stewart stopped. The dog fol-
lowed suit The singer again began
her solo. which was Immediately trans
formed into a duet by the cur. When
the singer ceased the dog ceased; when
the singer continued the dog set up it's
howls, until finally the affair became
too much for the grave and reverend
members of the audience. A rush was
made for the dog and a woman sue
ceeded in catching 1t by the back of the
neck and dragged II forcibly outside
the tabernacle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
LAWYER sCovILLE's LIFE.
Denial of Pipe Story That Was Seen IN
the Press Recently.

the Press Recently.
Logansport, Ind, Aug. &c. - Recent
press dispatches referring to Attorney
Scoville, counsel for Garfield's assas-
sin, as an embittered recluse because of
harsh criticism ovr his connection with
that celebrated case, are untrue. SEQ
vile resides at Bass Lake, Stark coun-
ty, near the Chicago and Erie railway.
He is n Incorporating old gentleman
of 20. and he is spending his declining
days in the enjoyment of wealth and
pleasant surroundings. He settled at
Bass Lake shortly after the conclusion
of the trial, and remarked. having
separated from his first wife, Guiteaus
sister, who insisted that her husband
could have saved her brothers neck if
he had made proper effort.
Scoville has large farm and a big
roomy house. The residence is sur
rounded by deep verandas, overlooking
the lake, and a wide landing extends
Into the water for the accommoda-
ton of the lake steamers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Scoville enertain handsomely, and dur
ing the summer season their home is
filled with guests. The old people are
of lively disposition, and they receive
more mail than any other of the cot
tagers. Scoville is an ardent free sill
yer man, and during the last presi-
Dental campaign he spoke in nearly
every public hall and school house in
the county
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

The canning factory at Hart, Mich,
put up Is, ,000, 900 cans of peas this sea-
sen.
An oxford. Wis, hen has recently
hatched out fifty-two chicks at one
batch.
Three fatal accidents have occurred
in the Tyrolese Alps during the last
few days
Another report of rich strike at the
Tecumseh mine is reported at Calu-
met, Mich.
Cattle thieves are yet working in La
peer county, Wis, and farmers are los
ing considerable stock.
News from Santo Domingo is that
bloody fighting has taken place there,
the government losing the heaviest.
Among the parties taking out
hunters license at Lacrosse, Wis, was
Mrs. l. j. Mansur. of West Salem,
Wis.
The annual grand lodge meeting of
the Swedish Sons of America selected
Ishpeming. Mich, as the place for the
meeting in 1900.
The Hungarian novelist, Maurice
Jokai, now in his 18th year. is about to
marry the Hungarian actress ArabeIla
Macy, girl of 49,
Frank w. Waite. of Sturgis. Mich,
one OF the DeSt-AnOWn RepuDncan poll
ticians IN Michigan, has been formally
adjudged a bankrupt.
An engine for furnishing power to
the Oconto. Wis, stone crusher has
mysteriously disappeared from the
street and put a stop to the work.
1t is now thought the number of peo-
pie who lost their lives by ship wreck
during the West Indian hurricane
which passed up the coast ten days ago
will reach 100.
Fire destroyed the warehouse con-
tanning the finished product of the
Paine Lumber company at Oshkosh,
Wis, with a loss OF about SIS. .Oe3, fully
covered by insurance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Died the Result of an Accident.

Fond du Lac, Wis. Aug. ga tele-
gram has been received in Rosendale
announcing the death of Miss Iva
Scribner, who had foot cut off in
the railroad crossing accident at San
Pedro, Cal, at the time her sister, Miss
Mary Scribner. was killed The
young lady suffered terribly agony be-
fore she died. Their brother, who was
with them in the carriage at the time,
was jammed under the brake beam of
one of the cars, but was not seriously
injured. The party. all children of
William Scribner, a former resident of
this county, were on their way to the
beach for an outing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
LAWYERS SUE MRS. SHARP.
The Woman Acquitted of Binding At
torney with CarboIIc Acid.

Oconto, Wis, Aug 26-Last month
the law firm of Felker. Stewart & Nc
Donald, of Oshkosh, filed papers and
received judgment against the property
OF Mrs. Rose Sharp of over 5000 for
services given at the trial. 1t has since
transpired Mrs. Sharp transferred her
property here, by a warantee deed to
Katherine Slattery. and the attorneys
have begun another action to have the
deed set aside and the property dis
posed of to satisfy the judgment with
interest.
The papers have been served and in
them it is alleged that upon informa-
ton and belief, from an inspection of
the records, that the conveyance of the
premises by Rose Sharp was done with
the intent to delay and defraud her
creditors, and that Katherine Slattery
did not pay any consideration whatso-
ever for the premises, and that 1t is still
in fact the property of Mrs. Sharp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
RACE WAR is RAGING.
Georgia Almost in the Throes
Of Long Feared Trou-
BILE.
A DEPUTY SHERIFF Is KILLED.

Attempt to Arrest DeIageIs the Cause oi
the Tragedy-Negroes Armed Assem-
bIed by the Thousands and State Troop.
Ordered Out to DIsperse Them-Out-
look OmInous Late This Afternoon.
Atlanta, Aug. 26.-Gov. Chandler
received advices at 2 o'clock this af-
teInoon that 1000 negroes are be-
lieved to be under arms in Mcintosh
county and positively refuse to give
up the Delagel murderers. The sher-
ia has posse of 250, every availa-
BILE white man in that county. Col.
Lawton has ordered that the 4th regi-
ment to prepare for immediate call to
Darien- 1t is stated a party from
Brunswick mum mbering 100 to 500 is
en- route to Darien 10 Join the sheriff
Crisis is Reached.
Atlanta. Aug. 26.-Gov. Chandler
received advices from Col. Lawton at
Darien that the negroes are congre-
gated in the western portion of Nc
Intosh county fully armed. He says
the sheriff with 100 men went there
to force the surrender or fight this
morning. but after accommodating re-
IL.
Lawton says he has called out the
Liberty independent troop. Another
advance will be made. A battle is
expected. The governor says the
crisis is probably reached.
Savannah, Ga. Aug. 26.-Col. Law
ton has jus; ordered out the entire 1st
regiment to 60 to Darien this after
noon.
One of the Delagels is reported cap
tured this afternoon.
BIoodshed Comes at Last.
Darien. Ca. Aug. 25.-After all the
precautions taken by the governor and
the town authorities to prevent it,
there has been bloodshed as a result
of the Delegal affair. Joseph
Townsend, a well known citizen of
Darien, was last night shot and killed
by John Delegal. son of the alleged
rapist and Octavius Hopkins, an
other inhabitant of Darien. was
badly wounded in the shoulder
by the same man. 1t had been
learned in Darien that the two sons
of Delegal were moving factors in
the threatened riot before the
Jail day before yesterday. and Deputy
Sheriff Joseph Townsend was sent to
arrest them, Mr.. Hopkins accompany
ing him to assist.
Darien. Ga, Aug. 26.-A courier
reached here with the Information
that so negroes have taken possession
of the negro, Delagers. house, six
miles from the swamp in which the
negroes were supposed to be massed.
A squad of militia has been sent to
dispense them. The situation this
morning is unchanged. There has
been no further trouble. The town is
practically deserted, while being con-
centrated in the vicinity of Delageps
swamp. where the negroes are massed
and supposedly armed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
TRIED TO BURN OUT OF JAIL.
Scheme of Two Prisoners to Obtain Their
Freedom.

Freedom.
Springfield, Ills, Aug. 26.-CharleS
Downey. son of Sheriff Downey, of
Christian county. returning home late
Thursday night discovered a blaze in
the upper floor of the Jail at Taylor
Vile. On investigating he discovered
that William Hoyt. colored, and Thorn
as Donahue, two prisoners. had set fire
to stack of newspapers and old books
in front of their cells. The floor had
caught fire and the entire upper floor
of the building would have been on fire
in few minutes had not water been
turned on. II was the intention of
Donahue and Hoyt not TO give the
alarm until the heat became unbear-
able. hoping when the sheriff came to
release them to escape. Sheriff Downey
will have the men indicted for arson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26

Des Moines, Ia, Aug. 26.-The Iowa
state fair opened yesterday and the
number of visitors and exhibitors on
hand was the largest on any opening
day in it's history. The exhibits of live
stock are the largest ever seen on the
grounds. Heavy horses, which have
not been shown for several years, are
here in large numbers from all over
the west. Everything promises a great
success for the fair
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
VIII Fight That Moose kilring Case.

ST. Ignace, Mich, Aug. 26.-Instead
of paying the fines and costs after be-
ing convicted in a justice court of kill
ing a COW moose at Brevort lake some
weeks ago. as reported, Professor r. B.
Moore, by advice of his attorney, James
J. Brown, has appealed the case to the
circuit court and another trial will
take place at the January term. Moore
says he was a mile away when the Chi
cago boy. Kultcher, killed the moose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Been Idle for Three Months.

Springfield. Ills, Aug 26.-The West
End Coal companys shaft resumed op-
erations yesterday. Three months ago
one OF the miners was discharged for
testifying against the company in a
lawsuit Yesterday the operators agreed
TO reinsta2e the miner and the strike
was declared Off
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
His fJas,Te Proved- Deadly.

Sycamore, Ills, Aug. 26.-S. Samuel
son, while attempting to cross the
Northwestern tracks was struck by an
engine of a train coming in and killed.
The gates were closed, but in his hurry
to cross he crawled under, and was
struck in the head by the first engine
of a doubleheader. He leaves fam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Russell Harrison Is Better.

Washington, Aug. ga cable DIS
patch received at the war department
yesterday from Major General Wood
says that Major Russell 3. Harrison,
who is i'll at Santiago of yellow fever,
appears TO be out of danger. Ex-Presi-
dent Harrison, who is in Paris. Is being
kept daily informed of his sons condi-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Apples IDjur:>rby the-Droncht.

Lansing. Mich, Aug. 26.-The
drought in Ingham county is very Sc
we're. Corn, potatoes and beans are
suffering extremely. It is impossible
to plow and pastures and creeks are
dried up- The damage will be very
heavy. Apples, which promised a fair
crop. will be small and are falling off
badly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
BoER MONOPOLY CONTINUED.
Dynamite Win still BE Costly to the Out
lander-British Blue Book.

Pretoria, South African Republic.
Aug. 26.-The volksraad yesterday. by
vote of Is TO 9. adopted the report
of the majority of the dynamite COM
mission continuing the monopoly. Com
mandant General p. ]. Joubert issued
yesterday a circular to all field cornets
cautioning them against any act tend
ing TO bring on a conflict with an
other power. He declares that not a
single stranger who does not volunteer
is to be coerced into bearing arms
Commandant Viljoen has given no
tice in the volksraad that he viii ask
the government if in case of war il is
prepared 20 confiscate the property of
inhabitants who take up arms against
the government In the cou-se of an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Aged Thief Captured.

Springfield. Ills. Aug. 26.-F. Bret
schneider. an aged German, formerly
well-known undertaken in Chicago. has
been brought to Springfield from Lin
coin. charged with having robbed Hen
~ Williams of over 10000 worth Of
yaluables. Bretschneider carried a
small vaIise and in this the stolen ar
ticles were found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Arrested on the Charge of Rape.

Des Moines. Ia, Aug. 26.-J. K Mey-
ers. an engineer for twenty years of the
Rock Island road, was arrested as he
got off his engine after coming in from
a run, on the charge of rape. He is ac-
cused of criminally assaulting Cecil,
the 7-year-old daughter of w. F. Cher
ry. Meyers waived examination and in
default of SIC, 900 bond was sent to Jail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Shot In the Hand.

Frank Chambers. of South Rock ISL
noon, was shot in the left hand. Drs.
First and Foster, who attended him,
say the injury is not serious.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26

Fond Gu Lac. Wis, Aug. ga deal
has been about closed whereby Fond
du Lac loses the plant of the United
States Manufacturing company, which
goes to Oshkosh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
AIONZO ELLWOOD DEAD.
Former Prominent Odd Fellow Passes
Away.

Chicago. Aug. 26.-Alonzo Ellwood,
of Sycamore. ILL.,. former grandmaster
of the Illinois branch of Odd Fellows.
died here today OF meningitis, aged
76 years. He was a brother of the
late Congressman Reuben Ellwood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26

He that is warm thinks all so, .
but many people are always cold be-
cause of poor blood They need Hood s
Sarsaparilla-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Iowa Bank Cashier Dead.

Saratoga, n. Y, Aug 26.-Captain
William Smith. of Mount Vernon, Ia.
cashier of the Bank of Mount Vernon,
died here Wednesday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
iowa bana Cashier Dead.

Saratoga, N. Y. Aug. 26.-Captain
William Smith. of Mount Vernon, Ia.
cashier of the Bank of Mount Vernon.
died here wednesday night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
Homes for Sale.

street. $500
Groom house modern, on Seventeenth
street........... ...................... 6 500
lO-room house modern, on Third avenue 500
S-room house on Twelfth street.-........ 2,70C
7-room hou uSe on Twelfth street......-.... 900
1-room house on Seventh avenue 900
Groom house on Eighteenth street,. $500
Modern house on Seventh avenue. ...... 85OO
Three broom houses on Forty first street 44oO
Modern house on Forty-third street. :. 49,. 1900
nearlynew ........ $500
Groom house, brick, on First avenue 36OO
nace, modern. $500
S-room house on Seventeenth street, new 5000
7-room house on Forty-tirst street, two
Groom house and is lots on Ninth street. 2,85o
7-room house on Thirteenth avenue. ZOO
7-room house on Thirteenth avenue. 2,5OO
4-rOOm house on Ninth avenue e........ 800
35-room hotel, furnished d................ 5000
Four new houses. each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 200
Fine business property, 1hirty-eighth oo
Two 40-acre farms near Milan.
240 acre farm near Andalusia-
1.100 acres south of Moline.
Two good business lots on Third avenue
cheap.
Several fine lots in Black Hawk, Sturgeon.
Schnen and South Park additions on reasona-
BILE terms.
Many fine hores in Columbia and Sonth
cheap and on easy terms.
Real estate, fire and life Insurance.
Much of the property that we have can be
bought on monthly iuStallmentS at a low rate
Off interest. Kansas, Nebraska and South Da-
kota improved farms for sale cheap. Small
farms in Rock Island county for sale or trade
Call or write,
HULL & CO.,
Mitchell & Lynde Building. Room 21.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26

were arrested here. Excitement pr :
walls and in view of the contemplated
Transvaal raid. Portuguese troops keep
in readiness for an emergency.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
AMBUSHED BY THE NATIVES.
Three American Soldiers Slain and a Third
Escapes.

Manila. Aug. 26.-Four men of the
23d regiment stationed at Cebu were
ambushed by the natives in the hills.
Three of them were killed and the
fourth managed to escape. Details
lacking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26
BOSTON is BACK AGAIN.

Fighting Cruiser of Manila Fame at San
francisco.
San Francisco, Aug. 26.-The
crusier Boston arrived to-day from
Manila. She had smooth passage
throughout.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26

Suspected of Being rrsnsvaAI Agents.
Losrenzo, Marquee. (Delagoa Bay).
Aug. 26--Several persons suspected
of being emissaries of the Transvaal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-26

Mitchell & Lynde Building. Room 21
The age-herald., 1899-02-11
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
On the Pacific Gable Transmitted to
 Congress Yesterday.

Washington, February 10-The presi- dents message on the Pacific cable trans mitted to congress today is as follows:
 As a consequence of the ratification of the treaty of Paris by the senate of the United States and it's expected ratification by the Spanish government, the United States will come into possession of the the Pacific. The Hawaiian islands and Guam being United States territory form ing convenient stopping places on the way across the sea, the necessity for speedy cable communication between the United States and all these Pacific islands has become imperative
 Such communication should be estab- lished and on such a way as to be wholly under control of the United States whether in time of peace or war. At present the Philippines can be reached only by cables which pass through many foreign coun- tries and the Hawaiian islands and Guam can only be communicated with by steam CTS, involving delays in each instance of at least week. The present conditions should not be allowed to continue for a moment longer than is absolutely nec- essary.
 '"The time has now arrived when cable in the Pacific must extend as far as Manila. touching at the Hawaiian islands and Guam on the way. Two methods of estab- fishing this cable communication at once suggest themselves. First construction and maintenance of such a cable at the expense of the United States government; and secondly construction and mainten- ance of such a cable by private United