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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27
Sweet Potato CuIture.

A few farmers claim to get better crops
from large seed than from small seed, but
the experiment stations of several states
fail to find any difference, but all agree
that potatoes grown from vine cuttings
make better seed than those from slips
or draws" In the lower south growers
often plant an acre or two of cut seed
after the manner of planting Irish pOta-
toes, and from these get vine cuttings
for remainder of the crop. AT the Alabama
station vine cuttings gave greater yield
than slips, but at the Louisiana station
the, reverse was'true. There seems to be
little difference. Potatoes from vine cut
tir are smoother and keep better than
tt Sc rom slips. Pruning the vines to
obtaid cuttings reduces the yield some
what and causes larger per cent. of small
Except on cold wet soils level culture, or
low ridges give better results than high
ridges Texas, Georgia and Alabama sta
tions got the best yields from level Gull
ture; Louisiana from high ridges. Rows
should be three and one-half feet apart,
and plants fifteen inches apart in the row
for feeble growing varieties, eighteen
inches for medium and two feet for rank
growers. Some succeed with checks th1r-
ty inches each way to save hoe work.
Moving the vines TO prevent roofing does
Potash is the most essential fertilizer.
though a complete fertilizer gives best
results on soils not already fertile. Plen-
~ of humus or decayed vegetable mat
ter in the soil is necessary to good re-
suits with sweet potatoes.
Shallow cultivation to keep the ground
mellow and keep down grass and weeds
til the vines shade the entire field is all
that is needed.
The Texas station prevents fungus dis
eases and insect injuries by dipping the
plant in twenty-five gallons bordeaux
mixture, into which three ounces london
purple has been thoroughly stirred at
time of planting. Never plant on the
same land two years in succession.
For stock food Providence, Gen. Grant
and Shanghai give heaviest yield, though
to be the most prolific table variety.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

We have referred recently to bulletins
of the Georgia and Kentucky experiment
stations devoted specially to experiments
with the Irish potato. We now have bulle-
tin, No. 11S of the Cornell University Elk
pertinent station ithaca, N.Y. that treats
of the diseases Of the potato. 1t comprises
some 80 odd pages, and is embellished with
a handsome plate colored from nature IL
Illustrating the effects of early and late
blight. 1t gives a very full description OF
fungus diseases and their treatment and
has a short chapter on insects and spray
ing machinery In connection with the two
previous bulletins mentioned the litera-
ture of potato growing IS quite complete
and AFFORDS the beginner all the informa-
fion needed to make success OF potato
culture. These bulletins can be had by
M rtias Interested n the suDlect.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

There are scores Of the various breeds
of fowls, but it is evident that the most
popular kind to-day is the Plymouth
Rock, the barred Plymouth rock, we may
add. The white is a fine fowl, if one pre-
fers that color. AS "a general purpose"
fowl it certainly has no superior The
leghorn is an excellent breed wnen the
only object is eggs. but to supply meat It
is not at all desirable. The Plymouth
rock is a hardy fowl, natures rapidly
with proper feeding, supplying tried
chicken" or broIers, If you prefer the
term, in nine to ten weeks after hatcn-
in bounds and only asks sufficient food
and pure water to enable it TO make full
returns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

In a bulletin from the New Jersey sta
ton 1t is stated that clover or sod land
Is most frequently infested by cut-worrns.
which are less frequently found on late
cultivated land The worms are especially
abundant IN crimson clover. Among the
remedies suggested clean culture Is placed
FIRST, prominently associated with early
fan piowing. Applying a top dressing 81
KANT and nitrate OF soda IN the early
spring, ~ corn Is 20 be planted Is adj
vised, the seeding 20 be- delayed until tho
soil Distributing clover or bran that hnR
been moiatened with Paris green about tho
fields Is also recommended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27
Find the Best Variety of Potato to
Plant.

Where Irish potatoes are planted in hills
by 2 there will be 1880 hills to the acre,
and If the yield averages one quart to the
hill the crop will be 226 bushels. 1t is not
difficult, as old potato growers know, to
make hill produce this quantity in good
loamy soil, and using a good sized seed
cut to each hill q or eyes,. Three pints
to the hill will bring the product to 339
bushels and , quarts per hill TO 452 BUSH
els Just as the soil may be rich, deep and
priable through the presence of abundant
humus intensive culture can produce the
larger crop. 1t is important though to know
the variety to plant. This can be learned
in year or two by testing dozen differ
ent kinds under like conditions. These eX-
periments should prove interesting as well
as Instructive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

II IL becoming more and more
apparent that every farmer should
turn his attention to a greater di-
versity Of crops. II is a question whether
any fruit grower or farmer can afford
IA buy something which he can produce
himself farm Is not complete without
ite garden; its chicken yard filled with
hne breed OF chickens; rs hog pen, full
best milk COWS, and IN fact everything,
thai can be raised for home consump-
zion. a living Is then assured and pfr-
haps something more, and N the main
crop. be- q either fruit or grain, should
prove "a failure, the farmers living 81
assured IA any rate. We must get down
~ actual business, remarks the Colorado
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

Eggs ought 20 be tested when
seven days old This is done
by holding them before can
die or strong light and looking through
them the hand shading the light from the
eyes. II clear, tine egg Is infertile but is
quite good for cooking II II is dark IN the
center shading or 10 lighter at the edges.
they can again be tested bat in water
heated IA i0 degrees, or as hot as the
hand can bear if. The eggs containing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

stable manure will show a good effect
for several years. In one sense it is a
complete manure, though for many crops
it needs to be supplemented with the
mineral elements, potash and phosphoric
acid, to produce the best results.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

Farmer the same as all farmers do the
world over. There is no occupation in
life more independent, and there Is no
country in the world whore this occupa-
ton can be made more pleasant and profit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

while the dead eggs will either sink or
float, move mOvelessly. This water test
will soften the shell and assist Matching
very materially.-F. and H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

and the stalks make fair forage or manure
either AS a bread pTotLNer 1t must
lead the van of the sorghums.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-27

We solicit articles for this department.
The name of the writer should accom-
pany the letter or article, not necessarily
FOR publication. but as an. evidence Of good
faith.
Questions and communications relative
TO agricultural and horticultural subjects,
if addressed to Agri. Editor, Drawer N,
Milledgeville. Ca, will receive immediate
arfention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
HANSEN'S NEW POSITION.
Rock Islander Chosen Secretary of the
Sterling Young Mems Association.

Rock Islander Chosen Secretary Of the
Sterling Young Mems Association.
Henry n. Hansen, of this city, has
been chosen general secretary of the
Young Mems Christian A. ISOLATION
of Sterling. He leaves Monday to
assume his new duties.
This will be gratifying news to the
many acquaintance Of NJ. Hansen.
who has been an important factor
and tireless worker in the affairs Of
the association in this locality for
the past eight years. He is now vice
president Of the association of this
city and chairman Of the district as
ISOLATION, composed of eight sur
rounding counties.
Mir. Hansen has been engaged in
the insurance business the past few
years. This he will give up and
enter the association work to make
for himself a record. That he
will do this those who know him best
are well satisfied. The Sterling as.
ISOLATION has a good membership and
under Mr.. Hansan's supervision will
undoubtedly grow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
"O'DOwd's Neig hbors."

Harper's theatre announces for its
attraction Sunday evening Murray &
Murphy's comedians in "O'Dowd's
Neigbbors." one of the most interest
ing operate comedies ever written.
This organization has been seen in
all the principal cities OF the United
States, and comes to our city with
the highest of enconiums from both
press and public. The comedy is by
no means an Irish one, as its title
would Indicate. but a thread OF fun
with an Irish character as the center
of attraction around whom a lot of
clever people carry plot of hilarity
and fun. The comedy is in three
acts and is one continuous roar Of
laughter from the rise of the curtain
on the first act to its fall on the last.
Thousands have laughed at the happy
antics Of O'Dowd and bis neighbors.
and this city will certainly be no eN-
ception to the rule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
MCCABE'S
DRESS GOODS.

You all know that the purchasing
power of a big store grows greater
as the store grows larger. This is
not hard to understand. The enor
nous dress goods business done at
this store enables us to buy CHI aper
and to handle and sell cheaper. A
very small profit is all we want. We
quote for this week:
Double fold changeable novelty
dress goods. all new colors and COM
bInations, real value 25c. for Just
one-hal'. 12lc yard.
S6-inch English cashmeres, "a
small lot. ABOUT Is pieces) in ali
medium colors: you know the goods
to be worth Csc. IN regular way;
out they go at &c. yes &c yard.
Fancy English camel's hair serges,
new arrivals, should be SSc, but t.
stir things up real lively we open
them at pc yard.
A fine line Of bourette or tutted
novelties in all the leading new fall
colorings. soc a yard; would be
great values at 15c.
At soc all wool 3S-inch fancy
black jacquard novelties, % styles
choicest selections, all new patterns,
should be Use: we say soc. Make your
selections.
Best Cambria lining 1c yard.
with dress goods, for Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
ACCUSES A DOCTOR.
Mrs. James Willis Writes to the
County Board.
SAYS DR.. HALL ILLTREATED HER

Charges the City Poor Physicisa With
Refusing to DO His Duty and Asks
that an Investigation be NJ sde-Hefsrred
to q Comm .ttee.
A sensation was sprung among the
members of the county board this
morning by the reading of q CON-
munication from Mrs. James Willis,
1904 Fourth avenue. in which she
makes accusations against DIR. S. b.
Hall, city poor physician.
Mrs. Willis goes on to Explain in
the letter that her husband was una
bic to psy doctor bills and that it
was therefore necessary for her to
call on the poor physician. when
their 12-year-old daughter, who is a
nuts, became i'll. She says that
DR.. Hall did not prescribe for
the child and acted in an ungeutle-
manly manner toward her. Mrs. vii.
lis further alleges that she made re-
peated calls on DR.. Hall recently, but
that he refused TO administer for
anyone in her home until she first
got an order from Poormaster Lid.
ders.
DIR. Halls Denial.
DR.. Hall was before the board. He
ridiculed Mrs. Willis accusations
with reference to his conduct, and as
to the remainder Of the commuri.
cation he explained that the Wiliises
were better able to pay doctor bills
than many other Rock Island fami
lies, and that as their child was with
out intellect he believed it only folly
to be giving it medicine, anyway
The matter was referred to the pool
com mittee for investigation to repor,
ct this session OF the board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
1.-THE PIONEERS PICNIC,
The Arrar eemeh,s for the Old Settlers
Gathering Friday.

The Arrar gemehrs for the Old Settlers
Gathering Friday.
The thirty-first annual picnic of
the Old Settlers association of Rock
Island county will be held at Pros
pect park Friday. The program will
include prayer. reading of the min
utes of the last meeting, address Of
welcome by l.. ID. Edwards, response
by Judge f. j. Searle. music and
election Of officers in the morning.
In the afternoon there will be music,
reports, valedictory Of retiring pres
iden:. and inaugural Of the incoming
executive, address by K. ID. Sweeney,
volunteer speeches. and the singing OF
..Auld Lang Syne."
There will be 2-hours' intermis-
sion at noon during which an old
fashioned dinner will be served on
the cooperative" plan.
The officers are:
President-J. G. Blythe.
Vice Presidents-Fred Osborne, f..
j. Searle, John Babcock, X. S. Mont
gomery.
Secretary and Treasury j. II.
Clelsnd.
Executive Committec-E j. Scarle,
NJ. j. McEniry, Cyrus Miller.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
REPUBS GET A WETTlNG.
Rsiu 1nterferes with . seventh Avenue
SeAnce.

Raiu 1nterferes with . Seventh Avenue
seance.
. Members of the grand old party
who attended the seance at the cor
ner OF Seventh avenue and Four
teenth-and -a-half street last night
got wet. The cause of the blow out
was to raise a flag in that neck of
the woods-the one fond real
ization of Johnny Rinck. Johnny
marty went into commissions when
be saw old glory unfurled in the
ward Of his birth. He shouted and
hollered-of course there were
otheIs-until he became so weak that
it was necessary for him to call a
friend to blow his flambeau. After
the flag had been boosted, Billy
Meese. who happened to be in his
republican mood, attempted to ex-
plain why the democratic cause was
an unj asst one. He managed to say
nothing-and repeated it. The
crowd was very chilly and it looked
as though the Moline barfister would
be Frustrated with an attack OF the
ague. But he finally wound up.
Tnen Charley Searle, who has bought
new long tailed coat, made one Of
his usual caucus harangues. He
told so many absurdities about the
democratic party that the weather
man turned the hose on him. All
got wet. The Lincoln clubs band
got scattered and On the return the
snare aud bass drummers were lead
ing the Mckinley club and the re-
mainder of the band was in front OF
the white jackets. Sven Appel's
band got lost in the shuttle when the
rain began.
A Railway Meas Sound Money
club was formed at Carse hall last
evening. These are the officers:
resident-William johnson, OF
the Rock Island.
Vice Presidents-W. II. Bowker,
of the Burlington; l.. H. Greer, OF
the Milwaukee; George Hull. of the
Rock Island & Peoria: G. NJ. Stone
braher, of the Rock Island.
Secretary-John Streeper, Of the
Rock Island l. Peoria.
Treasurer-Alvin Van Ripper, o.
the Rock Island & Peoria.
The club has membership o
over one hundred. 1t is non-po
litical
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

A Second avenue business man
who is always hunting an ar
gument on political ques-
tions, wandered several doors
away from his own counter last
night. He was haltless and was all
wrapped up in a discussion OF the
coinage system. which began in front
of his place of business and which
looked for awhile as though it would
take the participants to the county
jail.
A friend in passing saw the bust
ness mans position and thought it
would be good joke to turn out all
the lights in the store and close the
door. He did SO.
About an hour afterward the
merchant paused in front OF
his place. he scratched his
bare head and wondered if he
was becoming daily talking the
money question. Finally he pulled
out his Keys and tried to open the
door, which he soon discovered had
not been locked. Then he debated
on the carlessness of the other man
who occupies the PLACE. in going
awsy and leaving the door unlocked.
The gas was relightcd aud the
young man thought it over awhile
and then went home.
This morning there was a warm
talk between the two men who dc
business in the same office. the ono
who went home early being criticised
by the other for not knowing how to
use the keys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Home Seekers Excurslon.

Only one fare plus 50 for the round
trip to nearly ali the western, north
western and southwestern states and
territories via C., r. I. & p. rail
way. Tickets on sale Sept. Is and
90, Oct. e and 20; return limit 2l
days. Now is the time to see the
great west at its best. For full par
ticulars call at c.. RI. & P. ticket
Office or address,
l.. NJ. ALLEN,
Gen. Agent, Davenport.
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
G. ?. A., Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
new millinery.

Those pretty stylish walking hats
that you see worn on the street are
all from McCabe's.
On Saturday we received a dozen
more of the new swell STYLES. We
have the Monaco" Gill Of the
Period" Tourist" .Geney,-
Newport, Regent" THE Wheel
etc, in browns. navy. black and
mixed colors. You know our low
prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Fair GrOunds Train

September s to II inclusive the c. j,
4. l. " T. railway will run a special
train to the Davenport fair grounds.
leaving Twentieth street depot at
Rock Island daily at l p. m. This
train will return to Rock Island after
the races each evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Cotton Batting.

We open this week the finest line
of Cotton Batting to he seen in this
section, &c, Sc. Toe. lie. l5c and zoe a
10. To raise n special furore We will
sell a lot of good cotton bats on
Tuesday and Wednesday at Sc per
roll, Sc, &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Linens.

We have the finest line of linen
and the best selected stock TO be
found anywhere in the west.
To make Won sure to stop at this
department and look over the spe-
cial bargains we are showing. We
will sell on Tuesday % pieces fine
bleached cotton crash at &c yard.
None to children
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

OF the entire household goods, fine
furniture, ornaments, carpets, q
fine piano, horse. buggy, ETC., of
the late Thomas S. Silvis, de-
ceased. will be sold at public
auction at the residence in South
Rock Island Saturday. September
II. Sale commences at 10 O'Clock
q. N. X. S. SILvIs.
EMMA SILvIs,
Administrators.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Coats and CaDeS.

New fall and winter coats and
capes arriving nearly every day. We
are making several lines of special
values which will be very attractive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Dress Skirts.

A new lot Of dress skirts received
on Saturday. Both in blacks and
new stylish colors. Don't miss an
early inspection.
One lot of new black figured mo-
hair skirts lined throughout at sl.SS
each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09

Island city Club, Attention.
All members OF the Island City
Cycle club are requested to attend
special meeting on Friday evening.
Sept. II, Business of Importance.
G. j. Mueller, Sec.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-09-09
Mason Fruit lars.

Plenty of Mason fruit jars I5c per
dozen for quarts. A new supply of
tin top jelly glasses just received.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-06
Publications Received

TABLE TALK.-'rhs October issue of
Table Taik contains an article on The
Foods OF some OF the North American
People" by Dora II. Morrell. There is
also an Interesting Article on Hallowc en-
and it's entertainments; one on Child-lifc
in Japan; another paper Of the "I'rined
IN Council; ''Da.niy English Desserts A;
''!ious ellcepcrs' Inquiries" and Menus
ana Sea sOuablc Recipes. y sample copy
will be forwarded our readers by the
Table Talk Publishing Company, of
Philadelphia. Pa, if YOU send your
name and address 10 them.
VAN NREDENBuRGN'S FAMOUS
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IN fourteen colors of Van Nreden-
burgh's oil painting, Our Bench Show"
representing ward OF playful puppies;
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and bound in a beautifully printed
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Christmas holidays. 1t Is sold for
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Any of our readers who wish this beau
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At me same time copy OF the Chris, =
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THE MONTHLY ILUSTRATOR.-
IN" general reader will be delighted
VIII the Monthly Illustrator ana Home
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The Illustrated articles in this number
are numorus ana he pictures are fine.
Indeed. Inc entire table OF contents IS ex-
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-10-06
Corporation Court.

Judge Allan Il. Hanckcl reconvened
'h.s Court for its October term yes;er-
day. The sessions are being held for
the resent in the City Circuit Court
noon. the Corporation Courtroom not
yts being ready for occupancy.
The following grand jurors were en-
panneled: ID. G. Lassiter. foreman: j.
r.; Etheredse. :. Marx, j. y. W.nslow
Richard Alfrlend ana Charles Pickett.
After Judge Ianckel's charge the jury
retired TO their loom and la;cr brought
in the following:
True Bills: John Shepherd and Rob,
Grandy, rape.
Frank Joynt. attempted rape.
Ed. Reed and Soloman Kattrell bur
glary.
George Charity. housebreaking.
Alex. Luke, third ofrense, petit lar
Church Redman, robbery.
Robert Fisher and Willie Langston.
grand larceny
Laura Brown. manning
Not True Bills: u. II. Parker manning
Mary l.. Taylor robbery from the per-
son.
Leila A. Taylor qualified as executrix
of the estate of Robert b. Taylor under
u bond of $50. 000 without surety.
Ma;garet NJ. b. Mullins was allowed
10 give an additional bond Of 5000 as
guardian OF Mn. NJ. Crosby. with j. VI
Compere surety.
II. a. Cameron qualified as admins
traitor OF T.. :. Cameron. under n bond
OF $1,000. with Frank b. Dancy surety.
Howell +. Dupuy qualified as Deputy
Clerk OF the Court
Mary Ahern qualified as administra-
tr.X of Dennis Ahern, under a bond of
$4,000. with John J. Burke surety
Charles II. Nunden qualified as ID D.
uty Inspector of oysters
Lewis Lawson qualified as admins
traitor of IL. Y. Lawson. under bond
of $4,000. with Flank Hatton surety
j. Saunders Taylor and j. TAYLOR
Gwathmcy qualified as attorneys al law
James Carmichael, "A native of Scot
land. was granted full naturalization
papers.
James II. IIill qualified as admins
TRAITOR of the estate OF +. Walker. under
a bond Of $4,000. with the Fidelity and
Deposit Company. of Maryland. surety
y writ of haheas corpus awarded
Henry Jones vs.. Nelson and Lucinda
Green to produce his 5-year-old child.
Mary Il. Jones, this morning at 10
o'clock
II was ordered that during the alb
sence from the city of James ~ Kerr.
Commissioner of Accounts az this Court.
Tazewell T. Hubbard. Assistant Account
ant. take charge OF the books of said
office.
The grand jury adjourned until .hls
morning.