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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
SITUATION Is VERY CRITICAL
Appears To BE the Belief of Chamberlain
to tho Transvaal.


London, Aug. 10.-Parliament was
prorogued yesterday by royal commits
sion. The queens speech where it re-
ferred to the Transvaal was not at all
optomistic, and was barely hopeful.
Chamberlain was questioned by T. P.
O'Connor, home ruler, who is for the
Beers in the quarrel, as to the status
of the same. Chamberlain said in part:
I'VE recognize the grievances of the
outlanders and have said~that these
grievances are not merely themselves
a serious cause for interposition, but
are a source of danger to the whole of
South Africa. We say our predom-
nance is menaced by the action of the
Transvaal in refusing to redress the
grievances. We say that this state of
things cannot be tolerated. We have
put our hands to the plough and won't
draw back. With that statement, l pro-
pose to rest content"
He said that several regiments were
about to be dispatched to South Africa
for the defense of Natal, in response
to the request of the Natal government
and preparation was being made for all
contingencies. The additional troops
ordered to he in readiness for transpor-
tation to South Africa include a bat
talon of the Grenadier guards and
three batteries of artillery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
Executors Notice,
ne az u nd O. Swavne. deceased.

Estate of Il TT G. Swsyne, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
executrix of the last will and test .ment of Bert
G. Swayne, late of the county of Rock Island,
state OF Illinois deceased, hereby gives notice
that she VIII appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. NJ the county court room,
In the city OF Rock Island. at the October
term, the first Monday in October next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the same
ad Justed- AL persons indebted to said estate
are requested 70 make immediate payment TO
the undersigned
Dated this 18th day of July. a. D. 1899.
LAURA B. SwAYNE Executrix
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
MACARTHUR LEARNS OF A PLOT.
Amigos Preparing to Rise and Indulge in
Massacre.

| Amigos Preparing to Rise and Indulge in
Massacre.
Manila, Aug. lot is reported that
| two special commissioners, named
Cuerbo and Copriles, are on their way
from Spain to negotiate with Aguin-
aldo. This persistence in demanding
a money ransom for prisoners, taken
in conjunction with the massacre plot
discovered by General Macarthur at
San Fernando, gives ample proof, if
any were still needed, of the falsity of
Aguinaldo'S pretenses of conducting
the war on civilized modern principles.
Several days ago General Macarthur
learned from unquestioned sources OF
a plot for native uprising, which in
cluded the massacre of General Mac
Arthur and the whole garrison of the
city of San Fernando, which city the
United States troops have occupied
Size its capture several months ago.
Soon after the discovery of the plot
number of natives who said they
were Macabebes, the ancient enemies
of the Tagalos, sent populations to
General Macarthur, protesting ardent
friendship for the United States and
begging that they be given arms with
which to fight the rebels. General Mac
Arthur, knowing of the conspiracy, in
stead of meeting the wishes of the
deputation gave orders for their i'm
mediate Punishment from the city. Not
withstanding the protestations of their
good intentions the rebel sympathiZers,
for such they were. were forced to gath
er their women and children together
and leave the city.
General Macarthur has also. as a
measure of precaution, expelled every
native who does not own property.
There have been so many cases of
treachery on the part of the so-called
amigos" that these drastic measures
have become necessary, and it is be-
lieved that the lesson will prove salu-
tary. There has been a strong suspic-
ion that for some time past insurgents
were actively plotting to start riots.
They were also engaged in smuggling
arms for the use of the enemy. Their
headquarters were located in a cigar
factory in Binondo. A company of the
Sixth infantry, under command of Cap
tain Ames, raided the factory and cap
tured forty-three rebels, including a
number of officers belonging to the Fill
ipino army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
Executors Notice.
Estate OF Anna Meyer. deceased.

EState OF AnHa Meyer, ueceaSe0.
The undersigned having been appointed ex-
ecutor of the last viii and testanens of Anna
Meyers, late of the county OF Rock Island, state
OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that
he will appear before the county court of Rock
Island county. at the county court room, IN the
city of Rock Island. at thet ctober term. on the
FIRST Monday in October next. at which time all
persons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend, for the pur-
pose of having the same adjusted
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make Immediate payment TO the
Undersigned.
Dated this e9th day of july A D. 1899
ROBERT MEYER. Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
F|L|PINOS SURPRISED.
Not Expecting MacArthur's Boys
in Blue to Strike Them
Where They Did.
LOOKED FOR ATTACK ELSEWHERE

Ten Killed and Seventeen Wounded Is the
Casualty Record-Move Made to Secure
"a Better Base-Rebeis Continue Their
Usual Tactics-Bad Country to Fight
Over-MacArthur Unearths an Amigo
Massacre Plot and Squelches the Same
Manila, Aug. 1o.-The fight at San
heaviest loss of any one battle since
the war began. The casualties were
ten killed and seventeen wounded IL
the five hours that the battle lasted.
The enemy was driven in the direction
of Angeles. Pie Americans covered
five miles in the first five hours and
at O'Clock had advanced six miles
along the railway, stretching on each
side of it for two miles and resting at
night three miles from Angeles, which
will be made the northern base of op-
erations, instead of San Fernando,
where a garrison of 600 men has been
left The Filipinos were surprised, ex-
pecting the American forces to move
against Tico. They followed their usual
tactics of holding their trenches until
they became too warm and then re-
treating in disorder. They are now
falling back westward toward Poric.
Was Hard Country for Marching.
The Twelfth and Seventeenth regi-
mcnts had the sharpest engagements.
The country our troops passed over is
covered with rice fields and bamboo
thickets, the hardest possible ground
for marching. The mud in places was
knee deep. Angeles is one of the rich
est towns north of Manila and is con-
sidered to be a better base of opera
tions than San Fernando. The forces
at San Fernando consisted of the Iowa
regiment, the Twelfth regiment, PelTs
new Thirty-siXth regiment, battalion
of the Sixteenth regiment, troop E, of
the Fourth cavalry, and fifteen guns.
The movement had been planned for
some time, but was delayed by rains.
Finally, two days of sunshine dried
the rice fields sufficiently to permit of
the attempt.
Rebels Made 1t Unpleasant.
The Americans position had long
been unpleasant. The rebels almost
surrounded San Fernando and fired
nearly nightly into the town, the
Americans not replying except on ex-
treme provocation. 1t was necessary to
keep 500 TO 600 men on outpost duty con-
Captain Deems, with provost
guard, Tuesday night captured a noted
Filipino fakir, with several aliases,
who, by means of ventriloquism, has
persuaded the natives that he has SUI
pernatural powers. He raised much
ostensibly for the insurrection,
which he kept for himself Our SOL
diers surrounded his house and cor
raled thirty Filipinos. Many others es-
capped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
Executors Notice.

Estate OF George Sto6d, deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed ex-
ecutrix of the last will and testament of
George Stodd, late of the county OF Rock Isl
and, state of Illinois. deceased, hereby gives no
tice 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
October term, on the frSt Monday in October
next, at which time an persons having
claims against said estate are notified and
requested to attend, for the purpose of hav-
Ing the same adjusted.
An persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment 20 the
Undersigned
Dated this 9th day OF July, a. D. 1929.
IDA CLINE.
Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
Ieans Tnward a New Ticket.
OPEN LETTER FROM MAYOR JONES
His Position on the Question of OrGaniza-
ton and Platform.

His Position on the Question of Organiza-
ton and Platform.
Toledo, O., Aug. 10.-Mayor Jones
yesterday issued an open letter to the
Union Reform party, on whose ticket
he refused to go as a candidate for
governor. The mayor reiterates his
position concerning his withdrawal
from the old parties, and says: 1T is
charged that l am making a Jones
party and an Independent party. 1
reply, we have no form or Semblance of
organization or party as result of the
election in this city last spring. 1 be-
lieve in organization for educational
purposes, but not in organization of
men drawn together by the hope of
spoils (office). 1t has been asked how
/ could expect to put my theories into
practice without party pledged to
enact them into law.
I'm reply, give the people the initia-
tive and they will make their own laws,
but the law will not represent any
higher purpose than inspires the peo-
pie who make il. Let them nominate
every official from constable to gov
ernor by petition, and we shall at once
get rid of the Ubiquitous delegate sys-
tenn. 1t is charged that l lack a plat
form. / reply, the declaration that L
claim no privileges for myself or for
my children that 1 am not ready to do
my utmost to secure for all others on
equal terms'-I say that is a platform
that will satisfy every fair-minded
man"
Cleveland, o., Aug. 10.-Mayor Jones
held a political conference with the
strike leaders and local agitators in
the American House last evening, at
which he decided to leave the Cleve-
land end OF his campaign as an indie
pendent candidate for governor of Ohio
entirely in the hands of the street rail-
way strikers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
Talk of a Boom for PaitIson.

New York. Aug 10.-William F. Har-
riry, formerly chairman of the Demo-
cratic national committee; ex-senator
German. of Maryland, and Colonel l.
Victor Baughman, of Baltimore, were
at the Fifth Avenue hotel Tuesday
night They all declined to discuss the
politicaI situation It was said they
were busy preparing a boom" for ex-
Governor Pattison, of Pennsylvania,
for the presidential nomination next
year, but there was no verification of
the rumor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
OTIS GOOD ENOUGH FOR HAwLEY
Senator Thinks He VIII Stay. Despite the
yellow Newspapers.


yellow Newspapers
New York, Aug Ex-senator Haw-
ley, of Connecticut. sailed for Europe
yesterday. He Will spend six months
IN rural England Just before his de-
parture he said: Il am very glad to
see that the army in the Philippine
islands is being reinforced. 1 have
urged such an increase from the out
set, and come months ago 1 saw the
president several times to urge upon
him the necessity of sending reinforce
ments 10 the islands at once Then I
received private information from Ma
Mia which convinced me that I was
right. I laid the matter before the
president at once ! am sure that we
shall get along very well there in the
future"
rs General Otis likely to be relieved
n cop1apd tbere?'.. Il don't think
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
rldal ware co.t. a ,InIIon.

Valparaiso. Chilli. Aug. 10.-A tidal
wave burst into the bay~Tuesday even
ing, tearing down the embankmenta and
sweeping of number of cars. locomo-
tives and tons OF merchandise The
loss is estimated at 81 .00o, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
POLITICSIN KENTUCKY
View OF tho Democratic Situation
Taken by John p. Aitgsld,
as Reported.
SYMPATHY Is WITH THE BOILERS,

1t Would Appear, but Does Not Know
Whether He Will Take a Hand in the
Fight-Thinks n New Ticket the Best
Thing for Bisekburn's Prospects-Mayor
Jones, of Toledo. Writes an Open Letter
on Organization aud Pl atform.
Louisville, Aug. 10.-What purports
TO be a statement from Ex-Governor
John P. Altgeld, of Illinois, on the po-
litical situation in Kentucky is printed
here. 1t contains the following: If
we are correctly informed in regard to
the conditions in Kentucky, then the
real question presented there is wheth-
er fraud, trickery, thuggism and crime
shall be permitted TO triumph; and in
asmuch as these elements can always
be controlled by corruption the ques-
ton broadens out and becomes one of
national Importance; for if these ele-
nlents are to triumph it means that
they will have comparatively easy
road to travel in other sections of the
Union, and it means that political con-
ventions, instead of being run by the
people, and carrying out the policy and
will of the people, will be run by men
who betray the people and will be con-
trolled by those interests that plumber
the country.
Existence of Democracy Involved.
Viewed from that standpoint it is
apparent that the very existence OF
democratic institutions is involved. and
consequently it is the duty of every
man who loves his country to do what
he can to crush out these conditions.
But whether it would be advisable for
me to go to Kentucky and make
speeches or not will depend on circum-
stances; it will depend largely upon
what the people of Kentucky do them
selves. If they show disposition to
rescue their state from the control of
the rotten politics, and they conclude
that l can help them, l will gladly do
what l can; and l think similar spirit
will be found all over the country.
Leans Toward a New Ticket.
Looking at the situation from this
distance it seems to me as if a new
Democratic ticket for state officers
would be the salvation of Senator
Blackburn. For it would result in
bringing out full Democratic vote;
whereas, if there is no new ticket put
up and the Disguised Democrats should
remain away from the polls, as they
are liable to do, then he would be in
great danger"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
Another Negro Lynched.

Jasper, Fla, Aug 10.-An unidenti-
fed negro was Iynched here yesterday
for attempting to assault Mrs. Bush, q
white woman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
DIR. CORA EMERY REED,
Homeopathic Physician

Special attention to diseases OF women and
children, also diseases of eye, ear, nose and
throat. ONCE hours-9:30 TO l2 a. m, TO p.
m 621 Sixteenth street, Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
j. A. BALL, III. ID.
Physician and Surgeon.

ONCE I6O7 Second avenue. Residence 800
TGenty-fOurth street. Telephone lilo. once
hours from 10 10 IL N; 80 p. nj and 30
%. NJ. Sundays to 10 a. M
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
Physicians.

once Tremann block. once hours TO IL
o. M, I to and to p m 'fhone No. 40e2
Rock Island, Ill. Night calls answered from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE

ftHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC RAIL
~ wsy-Tickets can be purchased or baggage
checked at d p Twentieth street depol or
o Il q depot, corner Fifth avenue and Thirty
nrst street, Frank Plummor. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
C. T. FOSTER, NJ. D.
Physician and Surgeon.

once between Third and Fourth avenues on
Twentieth street. ONCE hours: to II q M,
to p. m and to p. N. Night calls from
once. Phone 1854
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10

Produce: Butter-EXtra creaInerIes,
1Sc per 10; extra diaries, Ice; fresh
packing stock, 12e. Eggs-Fresh stock.
12IAc per doz. Live Poultry-Turkeys,
71SMsIsc PERI 10; chickens, 9@91sc
springs, 11@111s; ducks, 7@71ac per 10;
geese. SO. 50Q5.O0 per dozen. Potatoes
Fair to choice, 32@S5c per blu. New
Apples-s12 5@275 per Dbl. Red rasp-
berries, S5c@s1.25 per capt case; black
berries. 65cGS1.15 per 24-qt case: blue
berries, s1.00G1.25 per 16-qt case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10

J. r.. BUBKHaBT, MD
MRS. HADA NJ BURKHART, II. D.
DIS. BURkHART Il BURKHART,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
PHYSICIANS.
T. IL. FIRST, M d.
Physician and Surgeon.

Phone on 1867. ONCE, go Twentieth
street. once hours: 10 to l2 g. m; 2 TO 4 and
Ito p. N. Sunday, $50 to s:So D. m; 100 to
~. m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Produce.

Chicago, Aug. 9.
Following were the -quutation on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10

Passenger trains loaye C Il (Molins
avenue) depot five 90 minutes earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, all other trains
daily except Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10

DURLINGTOE ROUTE-O Q RAIL-
u wey-Depot First avenue and siJtesntb
itzest, ~ Tcung, Agent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
TRAINe

carnival. departure. +Dsily, except Sunday.
sDsily except saturday Al others daily. Telo
phone 1923.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
TRAITS
sDaily. tpaily except sunday.

D OCR IgLAND q PEORIA RAILWAY
N Depot First Avenue and twentieth street
K 5tockhouee, Geu1 Tx't Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
DIR. S. II. MILLER,
Veterinary surgeonsnd Dentiss.

All disea asses of horses and cattle treated on
approved principles. Surgical operations per
formed In "A scientific manner. Dogs treated.
All calls promptly attended to. Residence
1876 Fifth avenue. Telephone 44Oi. Once
and infrmRry, l6l5-16l7 Fourth avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10
McCASKRIN & McCASKRIN,
Attorneys at Law.

Rock Island and Milan Rock Island ocnc<
over Kren Maths store Milan once on
Main street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-10

Money loaned once over Thomas' drug
store, corner of Second avenue and Seven
teenth street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-01
THE FUNERAL TOMORROW
ALL READY FOR OBsEQUIEs OF
QUEEN DOwAGER
Body Lies in State Today for Last Time
and is Viewed by Hundreds-ServieeH
and Procession.

Hundreds of people have viewed t--'
remains of the late queen dowager since
yesterday. The body will remain In
state until II o'clock tonight, immedi
ately after which the casket will be
closed permanently.
Company G has been on guard at the
church since noon yesterday and viii
not be withdrawn until the hour of the
funeral services. Four men are kept
constantly near the bier Each watch
is in charge of a corporal.
This afternoon the Hawaiian band
will play hymns on the grounds of the
church.
The funeral will take place from the
church at 2 O'clock tomorrow after
noon. Services will be conducted by
Bishop Willis, assisted by Rev. V. II.
KitCat, Mr.. Fitz. Rev II. II. Parker and
others. The Episcopal ritual will be
used. Wray Taylor will conduct the
music. There will be hymns by the
choir of st. Andrews and the choir OF
Kawaiahao church
The pail bearers will be; S. M. Kama
kanui, ID. L. Naone, j, l.. Kaulukou, G.
G. Beckley, Samuel Parker, j. w Bipi-
kane, w. p. Lumaheihei w. Aud, Ed
ward X. Lilikalani. G. p Iaukea. Albert
*. Kunuiakea and Minister e. A. Mott
Smith. The body bearers will be six
chiefs of the time of Kalakaua. The
staff officers of Ealakaua will march
behind the bishop. A corps of 400 ma
tives will draw the catafalque.
A large number of natives and others
are expected from the other Islands to-
night to attend the funeral tomorrow
1t is certain that a large contingent will
arrive from the Konas, if the news OF
the death of the queen dowager reached
them in time.
1t is not likely that more than two
bands can be secured for the procession
tomorrow as most of the players OF
Kamehameha school and st. Louis cot
lege have left for their homes.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-01
WILL MEET MONDAY TO ACT ON
PARDONS.
one Pardon Decided Upon by the Ex-
ecutive-Some City Land to be Put up
at Public Auction.

At the session of the Cabinet this
morning it was decided to call the Coun-
ell of State together for a special ses-
sion on pardons at IL o'clock Monday
morning. One of the applications pres
ented was approved, and the others will
be referred to the council as they stand.
An application was received from the
japanese Methodist church for the lease
of lot adjoining its premises on River
street 1t was decided to put the lot
up at auction, lease twenty Years at an
upset price of $50 a year.
Another application was received for
a large tract adjoining. Upon recon-
mendation of the survey department it
was decided to put this up at auction in
sections. A petition from a man at
Laie to be appointed notary public was
denied, but it was agreed to give him a
commission as agent to take acknowl-
edgments upon his passing a satisfac-
tory examination.
The remainder of the discussion was
devoted to talk on pardons.
Next Tuesday being the 4th and a
holiday there will not be another meet
ing of the Cabinet until Thursday of
next week.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-01
HONOLULU STOCK EXCHANGE.

Morning session-Sales: Between
boards, Waialua 80; 10 Waialua 80; 40
Waialua, paid up 145; 20 Olowalu $50.
Sales: On the board, 100 Olaa 10;
100 Olaa 10; 100 Olaa 1 10; 100 Honokaa
261a; 100 Olaa 1 10; 100 Olaa 10; 100 Olaa
1 10; 100 McBryde g.
Quotations: American, paid up 160
asked; Eva 80 asked; Honomu 175 ask
ed; Honokaa 26A bid 26% asked Ka-
malo 1k bid 21a asked; Kihei 111s bid IL
asked; Kihei paid up 43lA bid 40 asked;
Kona 20 asked; Maunalei assessable
II asked GO per cent paid up); McBryde
2B bid 3 asked; Oahu 2971A bid 302IR
asked: Ookala 2O1$ bid 22k asked; Olaa
b d % asked; Pioneer 30) asked; Wal
alua 100 asked; Waialua, paid up las
bid 1856 ac'ied: Waimanalo 165 asked;
Waimea 100 asked Government as ice
bid: Oahu Railway bonds 106 bd Wal
luku 400 asked; Inter-Island 100 asked
Mutual Telephone 15% bid.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-01
MICH TO BE DONE.

No religious body has earned the
name of founder of an intirmary or
home of any kind for the sick or the
destitute. Let there be a beginning,
now, and earnest practical business like
beginning to rear a home for not only
the incurable, but also for the INDECENT
and aged, taking Lunalilo Home as an
example. Let there he also branch for
the poor fallen woman, where she will
be trained up to follow the steps of her,
who showered her love on the Redeemer
of the world. Where she will be led to
the feet of Jesus, in such way as will
brings rivers of tears to wash away the
stains she has brought upon the temple
of the holy ghost. Let her be made to
feel what she has lost, but not in a way
to hurl her deeper down into the abyss
of misery. Church Monthly.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-07-01
Guardians Sale
OF Valuable Real Property.

Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day, July 10, 1899, at 12 o'clock noon, at
the mauka entrance to the judiciary
Building, Honolulu, the undersigned
will sell at public auction, subject to
confirmation by the court all the right,
title and interest of Elizabeth H. Rob
inson and Isaac j, Robinson, minors, in
and to all those premises situate at
Aqua, Queen street, in Honolulu Island
of Oahu, containing an area of roods
and II rods more or less, and being the
same land described in Royal Patent
445O of Land Commission Award 19, to
Naahu.
Deeds at expense of purchaser and
terms cash, payable in U. S. gold coin.
S. X. Kane, guardian of the persons
and estates of said Elizabeth H. and
Isaac j. Robinson, minors.