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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

Mercer and Whiteside was perfected
this afternoon, with the election of
officers as follows:
President-W. H. Dow. Rock Island
county.
Secretary-G. W. McCaskrin, Rock
Island county.
Treasurer - Charles Studivin,
Whiteside county.
Vice Presidents-C. Z. Bentley,
Mercer county; Matt Gould, Henry
county; H. L. Bloodgett, Whiteside
county.
During the progress of the organi-
Zation, William Smith. o. w. Holt
and George Buck, of Henry county,
stated that their county had in con-
vention decided to take no place in
this organization, holding that the
sentiment over there was that the
roads should bea matter of individual
enterprise. G. w. McCaskrin and
Miss Harber spoke in reply to the
Henry gentlemen, and finally Presi-
dent Bahnsen, of the Rock Island
Club, knowing Mr.. Gould's position.
named him as vice president from
Henry county, and he consented to
serTe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

X GOD roads building was scientif-
" icilly and practically demonstrate
ed in Rock Island today before people
representing the counties of Rock ISL
and, Mercer, Henry and Whiteside.
The size of the attendance was dis
appointment, it must be admitted,
yet those who were on hand have
nothing to regret, for they were
taught a lesson that will be invaluable
to them in the consideration of plans
for the improvement of their public
highways.
The sample piece of road was built
on Twelfth street at the southern ter
minus of the pavement, under the
personal supervision of Gen. 4. u.
Harrison, government road expert,
who had the assistance of a force of
men and teams and machinery. The
strip is about thirty feet in length and
16 feet in width. 1t is macadam
road, the process of construction be-
ginning with the laying of course of
stone. in pieces thvee inches in
diameter, at depth of four inches.
the voids being TILED with screen
ings from the crushed material. This
was wet and rolled with a steam roller
until solid and waterproof. The Sec
ond course consisted of finer stone,
treated by the same process as the
first. The whole was covered with
finely crushed stone, dampened and
then rolled until the mass was thor
oughly hard and compact. Gen. Har-
rison, at the conclusion of the work,
made n brief talk in which he eN-
planned the durability of road of
this character, and its economy, too,
when it is considered how long it will
be of service. He said that the cost
of road building varied in different
communities. In some localities
it could be constructed for $1,000 a
mile; in others it would cost 81 900.
But at most any price it was cheap
Four hundred people were present
at the demonstration, including Bleu-
er's band. which played at intervals,
and mem bers of the Rock Island and
Moline city councils.
Miss Rella G. Harber, the secretary,
is the only officer of the Interstate
Good Roads association who is in the
city. President w. ii. Moore, she
stated. was sent to a hospital in Chi
cago, suffering from pneumonia, while
Gen. Roy Stone, chief of the govern
ment bureau of road inquiry, who had
planned to be here, is seriously Ill
in Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
BoER RAAD NOT so BELL1GEREsr.
Adopts a Rather Conciliatory Resolution
and Adjourns.

and Adjourns.
Pretoria, Sept. 9.-In the first raad
yesterday morning debate was re-
sumed on the Interpolation of the gov
ernment respecting the concentration
OF British troops on the border and the
stoppage of ammunition consigned to
the Transvaal. The house adjourned
shortly before noon, after adopting
unanimously the following resolution:
The volHSraad, having considered
that friendly correspondence is still
passing between the two governments
that the concentration of troops in
great numbers near the border has Il
detrimental and restless effect on the
inhabitants of the state. and that the
TranSyaal has lived in friendship and
peace with al nations and desires to
continue to live in such friendship and
peace, now declares its regret at the
fact of concentration, and expresses
the opinion that in the case of event
ualties which might lead to enmity or
war between the two governments, the
cause would not lie with the republic.
''As regards the stoppage of ammuni-
tion at Delagoa bay, the volksraad
trusts that the government will act
according TO circumstances.
The raad further resolves to drop
the matter of the concentration of
troops on the border for the present.
until the government shall supply fur
ther information to the raad. although
the information obtained is unSatis-
factory. Nevertheless, and with a view
to the results of the negotiations which
are pending. the raad declares itself
determined in the meantime to main
tain the rights and independence of
the republic"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
CONSIDER WEEKS CARNIVAL.
Rod j. Mcdonald. Promoter, Before the
Rock Island Club Directors.

Rod j. Mcdonald. Promoter. Before the
Rock Island Club Directors.
Rod j. Mcdonald. the street fair and
carnival promoter, who had direc-
tiou of the Moline events of last week,
submitted proposition to the direc-
tors of the Rock Island Club at their
meeting last evening to present a riv-
er carnival, street fair and appropri-
ate side attractions, including de-
cent midway, etc. the third week in
October. The dicussion developed
1.-THE fact that the directors were indis-
posed to take up the matter the ap-
preaching fall, but all were in accord
with the suggestion to have a street
fair and carnival of an elaborate na-
ture next year, and to the end the
Club might have the advantage CT an
early exchange of ideas, committee
was provided fer, which President
Bahnsen named, TO consist of Messrs.
NJ. Loeb. Walter Rosenfeld and
George Price, to confer with Mr.. Me-
F, Donald on the subject. The indica-
tions are that Rock Island will 90 into
the subject of fair and carnival next
year on n scale not before undertaken
by any city i9 his part of the coun-
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
FuneraI OF Ex-Gov. Merrill.

Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 9.-The fu-
neral of Samuel Merrill. governor of
Iowa from 1865 TO 1872. was held here
yesterday afternoon. Senators Allison
and Gear and nearly all the other Iowa
congressman and state officers at
tended. Governor Merrill commanded
the Twenty-firSt Iowa regiment with
gallantry during the war. and served
the state in the legislature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
Rereride. Still conferrinr.

Washington. Sept. 9.-Senator Bev-
eridge. of Indiana. who has been in
conference with the president several
hours each day since his arrival
here Wednesday. intended to leave for
indianapolis last night. but at the
solicitation OF the president will re-
main over q daY
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
SONS OF VETERANS ELECT.
Choose Onicers and Select Next Place of
Meeting.

Detroit. Sept. 9.-The national en-
campment of the Sons of Veterans
elected the following officers: Com
mander in chief, Asa W. Jones,
Youngstown, Ohio; senior vice COM
mander, A. L. Softer, Des Moines,
Iowa: Jun ior vice commander, w. S.
Raines, Battle Greek, Mich. Syra-
cuse, N. Y, was selected as the next
place of meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

Salt Lake, Utah, Sept. 9-Heber ].
Grant was arraigned before Judge
NorreH yesterday afternoon on the
charge OF polygamy- TO which he
pleaded guilty. The defendant waived
the time for passing sentence the
court ruling that this could be done
in cases Of misdemeanor. when Judge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
Found a Pearl worth s4oo.

Sycamore. Ills, Sept. I'D. Thomas,
of Rockford. an expert pearl hunter.
found in the kishawakee n valuable
pearl. 1t weighed thirteen grains and
is of a beautiful pink tint. Local
jewelers. have valued it at about S4oO-
1t Will be sent to New York city to be
examined
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
Aerees to a Commission.

Pretoria, Sept. 9.-The News prints
an official statement from Secretary
of State Reitz, in which it says: The
government agrees to appoint a COM
mission from both governments to
discusss the technicalities, and has
asked Great Britain to define the con-
stitution of the commission and place
of meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
MILITARY POWER SUPREME.
Col. Jouaust Tells Minister of War He
VIII Do as He IPleases.

Paris. Sept. "a semi-oflicial note
emphatically denies the report that
Minister of War Gillifet has resigned
II is asserted Jouaust, replying to the
dispatch from the minister of war
ordering him not to pass Judgment
until Monday, said he took. orders
from nobody; that the judgment
would be given today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
INSURGENTS ARE REPULSED.
Simultaneous Attacks Around Manila
Beaten Rack.

Manila, Sept. "a force of 450
rebels with one cannon attacked Santa
Rita this morning and simultaneously
Guagua and San Antonio were at
tackled by bodies of insurgents. All
the attacks were repulsed without
American loss.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
Military of
Accused
THE CLOSING SCENES IN THE GREAT TRIAL.
Presiding Judge Matter of With
holding Judgment.

. ENNES, Sept. Capt. Alfred
N Dreyfus was found guilty by
military court martial on the second
trial for treason this afternoon.
Rennes, Sept. 9.-The Dreyfus
court martial opened at 1880. Extra
ordinary precautions have been adopt
ed to prevent an outbreak. Every
person entering the building was
searched. Dreyfus looked flushed and
unwell as he entered. He was appa-
rently under an immense strain.
Demange continued his speech and at
11:35 concluded and the court ad-
iourned until 5 this afternoon. At
that hour Carriere will make a brief
reply and court will then deliberate
on a verdict.
The peroration of Demange was a
splendid piece of oratory skillfully ar
ranged and devoted to demolishing
stone bv stone the edifice built by the
general staff, going over every point
brought up in the bordereau and re-
futing the arguments of Mercier and
Roget, and concluded by asking God
to enlighten the minds of the judges.
The Judges reentered the court at
3 precisely. Ihere was nusn WHeh
Carriere rose add in deathly calm,
digniiied tone made a short speech
and concluded with asking for the
imposition of the verdict and punish
ment of '94. Demange replied with a
few words, then Dreyfus flushed and
said hoarsely; Il affirm l am inno-
cent" The prisoner added that he
lived for his own honor and the honor
of his wife ond children, and after five
years of frightful torture he was con-
vinced at last he would receive JUS
tice.
Verdict and Sentence.
The court at $40 retired to consider
the verdict, and at SOP rendered a
verdict of guilty, sentencing the ac-
cused to 10 years Imprisonment.
-Tae court stood five to two for con-
demnation, but found eXtenuating cir
cumstances.
The crowd outside greeted the YER
dict with cheers for the army.
At D p. m. the ringing bell
announced the entry of the judges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
Earliest Bird.

There is n bird. called the green
finch, which gets up at 1:30 a. m. OF
course, he is the champion worm
catcher; but, then, think of his case of
insomnia. - Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune. ~ =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

Parade, Prize Drill and Other Features of
the Carnival of Fun This Evening.


the Carnival of Fun This Evening.
This evening occurs the harvest
home festival proper. This will con-
sist of a parade, followed by prize
drills, concerts and general carnival
of fun. The parade is to form at 7:15
on Eighteenth street, right resting
on Second avenue. 1t will be under
the direction of John Ohlweiler, mar
shall. with James Mcnamara and
Aid B. Winter aides. The line of
march will be as follows: South on Eigh-
teenth street to Fourth avenue, east
on Fourth to Twentieth, north on
Twentieth to Second, west on Second
to Fifteenth, south on Fifteenth to
Third, east on Third to Seventeenth,
north on Seventeenth to Second, east
on Second to Spencer square.
The Bicycle Feature.
The parade will be led by the bicy-
Gle pageant, preceded by Bleuer's
band in conveyance, and under the
direction of Adelbert Head with Louis
Jones and Edmond Robb as aides.
There will be a short intermission be-
tween The first and decond divisions,
and the latter will be preceded by
Petersen's band and include the
spectacle of Palmer Cox's brownies, a
second band and Woodmen forester
drill teams. PlatooDs of police will
head the divisions of the procession.
At the conclusion of the parade will
occur the band concerts in Spencer
and Market squares, simultaneously,
and the country dance, all follow
ing the prize drills on Market
square and the awarding of prizes.
The Woodmen and Brownie drills
will occur in Market square and the
bicycle prizes will be awarded at the
Nineteenth street entrance of the Har-
per house. The judges of the bicycle
McHugh and w. II. Marshall; of the
Woodmen drill, Capt. II. a. Nc
Donald, of Rock Island, and Capt.
Frank Clendenin and Lieut.. L. r. Gay
lord, of Moline.
City's Bright Appearance.
Rock Island never looked prettier
than she does in honor of this event
No city has happier faculty of deco
rating herself in holiday attire than
Rock Island, and occasions of mucn
more moment and lasting for a great
er period of time in other cities have
passed with less attractive street
adornment than is now characteristic
of the streets of this city. The
arches and patriotic features of
the system of decoration were COM
pleted last evening under the direc-
ton of Chairman F. G. Young. of
the decorating committee. The effect
is appropriate and pretty, the three
main arches, which are the work of
Robert Bogges, lending dignity as
well as other charms to the appear
ance of the whole. In view of the
fact that the city is to be visited by
excursions the coming week, the dec
orations will be left in position the
first two days of the week, at least.
The committee in charge desires
that until the entire procession has
passed tonight the streets be left as
clear as possible. Vehicles will not
be allowed within the main section,
and pedestrians are asked to remain
on the walks until after both sections
of the parade have passed.
Bleuer's band gave a concert in
Spencer square this morning and in
Market square this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

Interesting Address by Gen. K. q. Harrison
Mayors Welcome.
The good roads convention was
held at Turner hall this afternoon, be-
ginning at O'Clock.
The meeting was called to order by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
Ordered to the Transxaal.

Bombay, Sept. 9.-The Nineteenth
Hussars and the Twenty first field bat
terry of artillery have been ordered to-
leave Secunderabad for the Transyaal
Sent 1S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
ORDER FOR CARNIVAL NIGHT.

Parade-8
Woodmen Prize Drill, Market Square $50.
Brownie Drill, Market Square $50.
Awarding Prizes Bicycle Contestants Nineteenth
street, Facing Spencer Square-93o
Band Concerts, Spencer and Market Squares TO-
Country Dance, Platform Nineteenth Street and
ond Avenue $50 to IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

Norren oroereo TnaU ne pay a fine of
S100 or be imprisoned in the county
Jail one day for each dollar thereof
unpaid. The fine was paid
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
TWO coLoRED REGIMENTS.
Orders Issued For Additional Troops
Today.

Washington, Sept. 9.-The order
for organization of two colored regi-
ments was issued today. All the field
officers regulars will be white, all
company officers colored who served
in the war with Spain in the regulars
or volunteers. The regiments are
designated as the 4Sth and 49th vol
unteer infantry. They will be organ
lied at Fort Thomas. Kentucky, and
jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
Science Hall for,Ripon College.

Ripon, Wis. Sept. 9.-The Ripon col
lcge board of trustees. yesterday in
special session. authorized the building
committee to collect the 81, 900, donated
by Ripon citizens. for building of
Science hall and. as soon as subscrip-
tions are paid. the committee is further
authorized to enter into contracts for
construction work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

Salisbury Holds q Council Which Does
Not Seem to Have Taken a Despairing
View of the Observation-Disclosures Leave
the Council Room Smiling-Raad Adopts
Conciliatory Resolution-Dreyf fus Case
Nearly Ended-Conviction Expected.
Pretoria, Sept. 9.-The government
has issued formal announcement that
its last dispatch was intended as an
acceptance of the joint inquiry. The
mistaken Interpretation arose through
confusion of ideas. Both President
Kruger and Vice President Joubert de-
clare that they are determined to work
for a peaceful settlement
White, the consul general of the South
African republic in London. said to a
representative of the Associated Press
last evening: Il assure you on the
authority of Il cabinet minister that
there will be no war with the Trans
vaal. In fact, the queen will not per-
NIT war. L received a telegram from
Pretoria today assuring me that the
TranSvaal government quite under
stands the position regarding the peace
party in England and is in nowise mis-
led by speeches or demonstrations"
As to the Cabinet Council.
Perhaps the foregoing explains why
the members of the cabinet We're so
smiling when the council was ended
yesterday. One of the gentlemen
present said to a reporter in reply to
a Question-'we must have patience"
and all those present as they left the
nd ,l,nr
gayly. Lord Salisbury was heartily
cheered by the throng on the street,
both going into the building and com
ing out.
No Particular Signs of War.
The council was marked by abSo-
lutte unaDimity. and i'll spite of n lack
of official information and the pres
ence of much corrobOrative evidence
that the situation is scarcely less
strained. there are no signs of any i'll
tentiOn to convene parliament and no
immediate necessity exists to call ont
the reserves. 1t is probable. however,
that the appeals from the government
of Natal Will result in the dispatch of
a large body oftroops from England
and India to Natal and Cape Colony.
Cape Dutch with MiIner.
London. Sept. 9.--The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
There is no doubt that Mr.. Schreiner
fthe Cape premier) and the Afrikander
leaders have thrown in their lot with
Sir Alfred Miner, and this fact eX-
plains the irritation displayed i'll the
volksraad i'll the debate on the inter
pellatiOns. 1t is reported from Bloem
fontein that a ballot will be taken
throughout the Orange Free State to
decide whether the government shall
remain neutral or shall assist the
'TraDSvao1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

If you are tired and dull, can't get
rested, and have no appetite, take
Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t enriches and
vitaliZes the blood.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

A district organization comprising
the counties of Rock Island, Henry,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09

Omcers Elected THIS Afternoor-Henry
Counfy's Position.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
LESSON IN ROAD BUILDING.
Demonstration Benefit of People of the Four Counties
Island Today
GEN. HARRISON DIRECTS CONSTRUCTION.

Convention and Preparations For Tonghs
Harvest Home Festival
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-09
VETO BY THE QUEEN.
Fer Majesty Said to Have Put Her
Foot Down on a Trans
Vaal War. J
so SAYS AN AFRIKANDER :AGENT,

Salisbury Holds q Council Which Does
Not Seem to Have Taken Despairing
View of the Observation-Disclosures Leave
the Council Room Smiling-Raad Adopts
Conciliatory Resolution-Dreyfu fus Case
Nearly Ended-Conyiction Expected.
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HELP wANTED-AGENTs.


WE will pay a regular salary and a commits
sion to a selected number of high-grade
agents. We want the best men and women
to be had; those OF experience and who can
be relied upon for faithful work; persistent
and energetic, OF good address and with
''gumption' and the tact to secure what they
attempt. Retired ministers, school teachers,
or those seeking outdoor life, make good
agents; regular salary and commission on
each order TO the competent man or woman.
Call at agents department, J. c. MURPHY,
29 Chronicle building, San Francisco, Cal.
agent for the Curtis Publishing Company OF
Philadelphia, Pa
AGENTS everywhere to sell map of the battle
fields in the Philippines; 46x64 inches in six
coors, showing all the movements OF Eighth
Army Corps. Write for particulars TO T. h.
LAMAR e1 First St, San Francisco.
AGENTS wanted-Coke Dandrun Cure and
other Eastern specialtfes. p. C. NJ. A. rs
Flood bldg. after p. m
A WEEKS news for 8 cents-The Weekly Call
Is pages. in wrapper. for mailing, 81 per year
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SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE OF the San Francisco
Call, corner Of Market and Third streets, open
until u O. clock every night in the year.
BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street,
corner Clay; open until $3.50 p. m.
500. Hayes street; open until $50 p. m.
G3s McAllister street; open until $3.50 p. m
SIS Larkin street: open until $3.50 p. m.
1871 Mission street; open until 10 p. m.
. 226l Market street, corner Sixteenth; open
until 2. m.
lot Eleventh street; open until p m
1895 Valencia street; open until D. m.
Northwest corner of Tweuty-second and Ken
tuclky streets; open until p m.
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AN Al bookkeeper wants permanent positions
quick, accurate and competent to take full
charge of office; frst-class city references;
Address ACCOUNTANT Cosmopolitan Hotel
cor. Fifth and Mission SITS
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DR. GEORGE w. LEEK, 20 oFarreu ST.. ex-
tracts and fills teeth painlessly by his won
derful secret method; crowns, 81: bridges, "a;
rubber or flexible plates. So received first
prizes; no students; guaranteed IL years.
TEETH extracted free the best work; the low
est prices; all work warranted and painless;
teeth without plates a speciality. Modern
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HoUsEs-LoDG1NG-FoR SALE.


A-s12G0; Ss-ROOM Market-st. house. vicinlt
Stockton St; grandest bargain In city; 10
rent a mint for any one. NJ. LESS, 700 Mark
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COURT Occidental No. 667s. A o. F. ~Ap
Officers and members are notified 20 at
tend funeral of our deceased brother n
RICHARD McCONNVuLE. servicef G-A
at A. o. F. Hall, l02 o. Farrell St, at 1880
p. m. SUNDAY, November ls Intermenl
Mount Olivet Cemetery. BY order
NEIL, O'NEIIIA c. r
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ANNUAL meeting-Regular annual meeting OF
the stockholders OF the Honolulu Sugar Com
pany. Will be held at the office OF the COM
pany, No. 327 Market st. San Francisco. Cal.
on MONDAY, the Goth day of November,
1894 at the hour OF IL o'clock a. m. for the
purpose OF electing board OF directors to
serve for the ensuing year, and the transao-
ton of such other business may come
before the meeting. Transfer books will close
on Tuesday, November II, 1899. at clock
?, m. y. II. SHELDON, Secretary.
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sPECIAL meetlng-A special meeting OF the
stockholders Of the OCCIDENTAL BEET
SUGAR COMPANY will be held at the office
OF the company, S27 Market st, in the City
end County. of San Francisco, State of Cali
fornia, on SATURDAY. the 18th day Of No
vember 1899 at II o. clock q. m, for the pur-
pose OF considering a proposition to disin-
corporate the company
e H SHELDON. Secretary.