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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27

yETANTFD-THREE OR FOUR FURNA@ rs
w TO ire by experienced man who can
give satisfaction with soft coal with hard,
ma king his services money saver. Apply TO
{. H. Ellis. i4g5 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27
Chicago Live stock.

Chicago, Dec. &C.
Hogs-Estimated receipts for the day.
IS. 600. Sales ranged at $3.40Q3.90 for
pigs. S3.95G4. 221S TOR light. $4.O0D4.10 for
rough packing. 81 .OOa4.30 for mixed and
s4.10G4-30 for heavy packing and ship
ping lots.
CattIe-Estimated receipts for the
day. $500. Quotations ranged at 1925
$3.50 for choice to extra steers, $1,000
$40 for good to choice do, $4.S04 5.45
for fair to good do, S4.1Od4.70 common
to medium do, s4.004440 butchers
steers. s440G625 fed western steers,
S3.15@4.70 feeding steers. $2-O0A4.25 cows.
S3OOm4S5 heifers, S2.S064.25 bulls and
steers. and $4.0007.00 veal calves
Sheep-Es timated receipts for the
day. $4,000. Quotations ranged at $3.50
G4.50 westerns. S2.75N4.65 natives and
s4OOG5.SO lambs.
Milwaukee Grain.
Milwaukee. Dec. 26.
Wheat-No. / northern, 66666Izc; No.
l. 5519c. Barley-Steady; No. 2. 43Izc;
sample. 366431ac.
Local Markets
Sheep 4a4H
Corn @61$2-
Hay-Timothy 500 wild. T5Oos.
Straw SOS
Potatoes-3c.
Butter-Cholce to fair, eOc; fresh creamery,
24c.
Fgrs-2oc
Hens-5c per pound
Spring chickens-6c
Turkeys-Sc per pound
Ducks-6c per pound.
Coal soft-lIc.
Cattle-Buteheys pay for corn fed steers
Hogs-sKasx.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27
FOR RENT.

TIOR RENT-TWO NICELY FURNISHED
II rooms 1t lOO2 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27

-FZtOR SALE OR TRADE-A LARGE. HIGH
" ly improved fruit farm. located on Seven
tesnth street South II Fights. A special bar
gain Apply 10 Reidy Bros, room 4. Mitchell q
I.ynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27

NOR SALE-COAL IN ANYs QUANTITY
II of 80 bushels or over al - per ton, de-
lIvered C. @. D. TO any part of the city.
Leave orders at Commercial house barber
shop Rock Island. or Enos james. Milan,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27
FOR SALE.

TOR SALE-SIX-ROOM HOUSE on SEW
IL enteenth street for 300. Hull & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27

NOR SALE-A GOOD si25 ORGAN FOR
y sale cheap. Apply at 400 Second street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27

NOR RENTAL 1879 SECOND AVENUE
II large rooms, well furnished; gas bath,
steam heat A hrst-claSs home table Best
location in the city. Corner Thirteenth street
and Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-12-27

w shields al home. Steady work distance
no disadvantage. ask your deaier To show you
X "a Shiet. = and kOra kiasp hose supporter
KOra shields snap waist without sewiuH
send 10 cents for afalOpue Of work NOrA
Shield Co. So Broom street. New DIRK
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
HI Robinson's Thrift.

80 ASV"Anooh
While we were eating breakfast the
farmer said: 'Tbat remark o. yourn
yisteddy about sellin Elmiry the dishes
an havin the coffee fer nothin minds
me O. the way Hi Robinson got some
thin fer nothin out O. the storekeeper
at the village. You member HI. don I
your He's kinder slow spoken, n some
folks calls him foolish. One day I was
settin in the store a spell, with lot
more, an in comes Hi. He goes up 70
Lish, who keeps the store an takes an
egg out O BIS pocket an says, How'll
you swapf' oh, I DIN kno's want 10
swap fer one egg, says Lish; what do
you want fer it2' "A darnin needle.
well, I'll swap with you, says Lish
an took the egg an Civ him the darnin
needle.
eli stood round awhile, an then be
says, drawlin like, Say, amt you goin
to treatf' 'Treatf On one darnin
needle p says Lish. Not much. Teller
cross the way will, says Hi Lish
grinned. All right Gays he, jest to
humor him; 'what'n you havef' Cider
n egg," says Hi That tickled the
rest O. us, but Lish brought the cider
an broke the egg into it-His own egg
an Hi see it was double yelker. Hi
took up the glass an looked at the
egg some time. Then he says, says he,
Say, hadn't you better gimme mother
darnin needlef Forest and Stream.
He Laughed.
A literary man who was compelled
by circumstances to use his family sit
ting room as study missed his PEN
holder one evening while absorbed In
writing story
He looked over his desk, through the
pigeonholes and in the drawers, but 1t
was nowhere in sight 1t was not on
the floor. He felt behind his ear. 1t was
not there.
''This is what comes" he said inn
patiently, ''of trying to work where
there is houseful of children. Which
one of you has taken my penn
The children looked at each other
and laughed. He became irritated-
81 don't want any foolishnessl" he
exclaimed. where's that pens Who
has taken 1t"
After moments pause one of the
children said slowly:
eff you'll laugh, papa. you win find
It."
He stared at her In establishment
Then, as her meaning slowly broke in
upon him, he joined in the laugh, and
the. penholder fell out Of his mouth,
where il had been all the time
How many of the little difficulties Of
this life one can extricate oneself from
by iaughl-Youth's Companion
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
i" Summer Homes"

An example Of artistic advertising that
cannot tail to bring gratifying returns is
the 1899 edition "Summer Homes" issued
by the passenger department Of the Cen
trail Vermont railway. The handsome
brochure is better than ever before. It
combines attractive illustrations and in
teresting reading matter with much valua-
BILE information and is sure to turn the at
tention of many person to the advan-
tsges OF Vermont as summer home and
OF the Green Mountain route as way of
reaching it. The book will, too, be much
sought after as a guide by the thousands
who have already learned the pleasure Of
summer spent among the green hills OF
Vermont and along the shores of Lake
Champlain where beautiful scenery, pure
air, wholesome food, and old time hospi
tality abound.
"Summer Homes" is a book of lac
pages, printed on the finest paper and
bound in prettily designed cover OF
delicate blue tint. 1t opens with short
preface in which the purpose of its publ.
cation is stated. Then follow vivid de.
scriptions of the beauties of the various
localities of Vermont including Lake
Champlain, St. Adams, Burlington, Brat
tleboro, and the valleys of Winooski, Dog
Missisquoi, Lamoille, West and White
Rivers. Space is also given to the town Of
| Mortified. Mass, and to the leading re-
sorts of the Adirondacks and eastern Can.
ada.
Throughout the book are scattered
scores OF artistic half tone views of scenery
in Vermont, the Adirondacks, and Canada
The views of shady hooks by lake ant
river, OF large airy farm houses, and O
fishing, hunting, bathing and boating
scenes should make the denizens of the
cities long for a vacation in the old Greer
Mountain state.
The lists OF hotels in the state and Of
family homes where boarders will be takeI
will prove very convenient for those seek.
ing places where they can find rest and
recreation. Summer excursion rates tc
the various points reached by the Contra
Vermont are quoted and there is table O.
stage connections. Several excellent mapl
add to the value of the book which is
complete guide for any one intending te
visit Vermont or travel by the Green
Mountain route.-St. Adams Messenger
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
Notes from Nature.

One morning recently, just before break.
fast-time, l saw Baltimore oriole, OF
golden robin, take from our apple tree six
half-grown forest tent caterpillars. I,
took her about one minute to catch, kill
and eat them. We can imagine what a
pair Of these birds can do in day about
a dooryard. The little red-eyed vireo is
not averse to picking up one now and then
as part Of its diet.
In the gizzard of crow, found dead in
the woods, took out much yellow corn in
the grain, some vegetable matter looking
more like weeds than garden produce, and
one mangled gold bug. This crow had
died under the tree, where it had its nest
of four young, from the poisoned corn
which l found in its stomach. To protect
their corn farmers have to do this. 1t is
hard to tell whether the crow is friend to
the farmer or no. Does the crow do the
farmer more good than hurt ? is ques-
ton every farmer must settle. am in
clined to think that few crows are more
beneficial than hurtful on the farms here
abouts. They pick up much vermin that
damage farm products. In this way they
make amends for the harm they do to corn
aud young chickens.
To those interested in flowers l want to
say q word. On the border OF little
pond, which lies on Fall mountain, very
near to Langdon, are hundreds of pitcher
plants. Many are in bloom and more are
to be. These are curiosity to most peo-
pie, and their being seen in bloom is rarer
still. l had never seen them blooming
before until June Sd. To see them would
mean wet feet unless rubber boots were
used on the Doggy land in which they
grow.
Hereabouts, at eventide, one may hear
hermit thrushes carolling their sweetest
music, while across the pond the Veery or
Wilson's thrush tries in vain to Guido our
sweetest songster. Just now the mosquito
reigns supreme and it adds the bitter to
the sweet walk in the woods. But even
this nuisance to our comfort should not
keep us from seeing and hearing those
thing which are rare, yet, when seen and
heard add much to our knowledge and our
life. J. HARNER WILSON.
N. ii.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
Apple Tree CaterpillarS.

The experiment station at Burlington
sends out the following press bulletin:
"This caterpillar chasing has ceased to
be amusing.
"It is bad enough to see them in the
shade trees, but when they eat the leaves
off the apple orchard the case becomes un-
bearable.
"Yet there is no need for giving up the
apple trees to the worms. Sugar orchards
can not be sprayed, but apple orchards can
be. Spraying tor the apple-tree caterpil-
lar has been tried by considerable num-
Der of persons in this state. Some report
complete success; others failure. The
horticultural authorities Of the Vermont ex-
pertinent station, however assure US with
the utmost positiveness that spraying with
paris green is the correct method of deal
ing with the caterpillars in the apple trees.
They say that the reason why some per-
sons fail is that they do the work improp-
erly. 1t is no doubt true that a good many
folks don't know how to spray. Some folks
don't know how to pillow; yet blowing has
been in vogue good deal longer than
spraying, and is on the whole, simpler
business.
1--WE are told that the effectiveness of
spraying for the caterpillars in apple trees
is proved not only by tests at the expert
ment station, but that it has been thor
oughly tested on large scale by many ap-
pie growers in Grand Isle county, and that
wherever the work has been well done it
has been entirely satisfactory.
1.-The paris green may be added directly
to the bordeaux mixture, if that is being
used. In such cases quarter of a pound
Of paris green is added to barrel Of bor-
deaux mixture Gao to 60 galIons). When
bordeaux mixture is not being used the
paris green may be applied for its own
sake. To prepare it for spraying, put
quarter Of pound Of paris green in a bar
rel of water, add two pounds of good,
fresh line (more if the lime isn't fresh9. stir
it thoroughly, and apply with sprayer.
There is nothing very complicated or
difficult about this. Almost anyone can do
it. Whenever any difficulties arise, write
postal card to the experiment station at
Burlington, VT, and get an explanation.
Such consultation costs nothing and will
often save mistakes.
1.-The caterpillars are getting to be such
serious scourge in apple orchards that
they can not be ignored. The man who
expects to raise any apples must give them
serious attention. 1t will pay him to look
into this matter OF spraying"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07

o. L. Perham of Putney was in town
Monday.
Rev, Effie KIM. Jones OF Barre preached
in the Universalist church Sunday. A
woman in the pulpit is an unusual spectacle
in Bellows Falls but all who heard M,
Jones must admit that she gave an excel.
lent discourse.
Our Catholic readers will be interested
in the announcement Of the Guidon Pub.
fishing company Of Manchester made in
our advertising columns. A rare oppor-
tunity is offered those desiring an acade.
mic or collegiate education.
A press notice OF Summer Home, y the
annual publication Of the Central Vermont
Railway company is given in another col.
umn. The Times endorses every word it.
contemporary says regarding this hand.
some publication. The book is for dis.
t"ibution outside the state only.
P. H. Friedlander has given up work
for the Vermont Farm Machine compap,
and is now the Peoples Cobbler on Cana
street. His assistant, Frank Stein, wen
to New York recently and he has engaged
John Cane OF Glens Falls, N. Y. Mr.
Friedlander purchased new sewing ma
chine recently which is great assistance i,
the dispatch of business.
The strains of the hand organ are hear,
in the streets with pleasing frequency thu
season, and the ubiquitous monkey is NOR,
than ever on hand with his tin cup to tax,
up collection at the close of the enter
tainment. This he does with all the as,ur
ance and gravity of a free lecturer OIL
philanthropic subjects, and by his digniie,
manner Of soliciting contributions excite
in the minds of the beholders suspicion @
the origin OF this particular feature OF fire.
shows. The human race has cunning, too
and possibly comes honestly by it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
CRUCIFlED HERSELF.
Burlington Woman Drives Spikes
Through Both Hands And Feer.

A remarkable case Of religious fanaticism
developed in Burlington last week. Della
Dutully. domestic AZ years of age, at
tempted to commit suicide by crucifixon.
The woman had been mildly insane for
some time, but had never before attempted
to injure herself or anyone else. The Free
Press tells the following story:
Friday morning about 10 o'clock, having
completed her mornings labor, Miss Dutui,
ly went to her room. Shortly after, Mrs.
Barber, her mistress, who was alone in the
house, heard pounding in the room above
but thought nothing Of it as the girl often
made changes in her room or might be add
ing something to make it attractive. At
ter some time had elapsed she heard call
and answered. She was asked by the girl
to come up stairs and she did so. As she
opened the door her eyes fell upon sight
which would have unnerved weaker wo-
man. Upon the floor stretched out with
arms and lower limbs extended upon the
floor, was the domestic. On each hand
and on each foot were the prints of the big
wire spike and blood was flowing from
several smaller wounds in the woman's
forehead. She was dressed in q clean
white night dress and had just taken bath.
Della calmly announced to her mistress
that she had cruciied herself and was going
to die. This Mrs. Barber was too practi-
cal to believe and soon had the unfortunate
woman in bed and had bathed her hands
and feet. When the patient had become
quiet enough to leave alone in the room,
Mrs Rorhar foIonhnral ho.
he went to the house. The girl refused
absolutely to have physician and said she
only wanted to see Father Barrett. He
was sent'for and took the girl to the Fan
ny Allen hospital.
To those who saw her after the sscrucifx.
ion" the woman said she had known that
she must do the thing for several days and
the day was actually set some time ago
1t was, she SAID, her atonement for sin and
she had to do it.
The deed was planned with care and ex
ecuted in fearless and careful manner
Not alarge amount of blood flowed from
the wounds, although each was entirel,
through the foot or hand in which the mai
had been placed. The hammer with whicl
the nails were driven was close by and tn,
floor showed that the nails had entered tn,
wood. But one nail was used and it wa
therefore necessary to pull it from th
flesh for each new driving and the &C
must have been as painful as the insertion
| Upon a table close by the woman was
clean piece of linen, upon which she ha'
placed cruclfx, and the little mirror abov
was draped for the occasion. Everything
about the room and the woman's prepare
ton for the deed showed calm and caref,
arrangement for the occasion.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
Had That Rfxht.

'I'm going to sing at the mothers
meeting tomorrow.
81 shouldn't think they would allow
little girl only years old to attend
mothers meeting"
"Well. 1 guess have right to go if
/ want to. Ma makes me take care of
the baby nearly all the time ''-Cleve-
land Leader.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
Many Babies Die

from the effects of soothing syrups and cord
isls given them 10 relieve collie, restlessness
and all kinds of stomach and bowel pains.
To prevent this the Comfort Powder PEOPLE
are introducing q medicated flannel pad, call
ed, Littlefellow Painese It's q splendid
thing. Is cents st Druggists
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07

When King Oscar was at Paris some
years ago, he was about seeing the
sights incognito. Among other places
he dropped in at the official exposition
Of Sevres porcelain. Here the product
Of every year was arranged chronologic-
ally and with great care. Of some kinds
there were full sets, but of blue celeste
there were but three pieces, and the
custodian informed the king that it was
impossible to obtain more and that they
were of immense value.
"Whatl" said the king. 'sHave you
only these three plates Of blue celestes"
''That is all. "
"Well. then," said his majesty. 81
have many more than you.
"Youl" said the custodian in amaze
ment "Who are your
"The king of Swedenl"
"May inquire, your majesty, how
many pieces Of this exquisite porcelain
you have?"
"Hear thou, Nils" said the king,
turning to his first marshal Count
Rosen. who accompanied him. "How
many have WEI"
"Two hundred and fourteen pieces,
your majesty.
"Heavensl" cried the astonished GUS
todian. "How can it be possible that
you have preserved them all this timer
"Oh, that's very easily accounted
fort" said the king. "You see, in Swe-
den we don't have any revolutions r-
PHILADELPHIA Post.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-06-07
an Entirely New Line

of HALL TREES, CHAIRS, Etc.
You buy them cheaper this month than ever
again as nearly all furniture advances in price
July Ist.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-01
BILLINGS
Bright Prospects for the Meeting of the
National Irrigation Congress.

Special Correspondence of the Standard.
Billings, June 29.-L D. O'Donnel of
this city. who is chairman of the eXecu-
tive committee of the national irrigation
congress, is becoming very sanguine of
the success of the eighth session. which
will be held at the city of Missoula on the
18th, 26th and 9th of September next. He
feels a keen responsibility in the matter,
as he had great deal to do at the last
session at Cheyenne in bringing this i'm
portant body of citizens to Montana. He
mas written no end of letters to promi-
nent men and scientists of national repu-
tation urging their attendance and CO.
operation. and has been gratifed by the
interest exhibited in the meeting
The pretty little city of MissOula will
certainly have an opportunity 10 show
the courtesy and hospitality for which its
citizens have already an enviable reputa-
ton. The work of the irrigation commits
sion has already borne fruit in the in
creased interest which is shown by some
OF our statesmen in the matters taken IL
by past meetings, and no doubt much good
for the West will in time be ACCOMPLISHED.
The last irrigation congress. which was
held at Cheyenne, Wyo., after discussing
number of important questions. passed
resolutions favoring increased appropria
tons for photographic surveys, urging the
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-01

We have the finest and most stylish
lines in footwear at the lowest prices.
Rodda's, 50 East Park street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-01

conservation of the forests. the creation
in the department of agriculture of a d.
vision of irrigation, the construction of
federal storage reservoirs, the leasing of
the public grazing lands, subject to the
rights of settlers, under the land laws of
the United States, and urged upon the
American people 'the profound import
ance of the social political and philan-
thropic features of the great irrigation
movement, its ultimate aim being that we
may become a nation of rural homes
rather than nation of great Cities
The membership of this congress is
made up as follows: Five delegates from
each state and territory. to be appointed
by the governor: one delegate from each
city of less than $1,000 inhabitants and two
from each city of more than that number;
one delegate from each irrigation, agri-
cultural, horticultural or engineering So
ciety, irrigation company, agricultural
college or commercial body. It also admits
to membership any duly accredited rep
resentative of any foreign nation or col
ony and any member of the United States
senate or house of representatives, and
governor of state or territory.
Henry Willard the former president of
the Northern Pacific railroad. .gill be in
Billings about July I, and will go up to
visit the mines of the Rocky Fork Coal
of the principal Stockholders After visit
ing Red Lodge Mr.. Willard will proceed
over the Northern Pacific to the coast.
The distinguished financier will be accom-
panied by his family and a few intimate
friends.
Charles Rack who has carried on a
harness business in Billings ever since
there was anybody to sell harness to, has
closed out and will start in a few days
for California to find a place where he can
raise roses all the year round and en-
joy the remainder of his life at ease Mr.
Rack is an alderman of the city and
president of the council. No citizen is
more respected than he. He leaves with
the good will of all and the best wishes
of everyone of his acquaintance for a
long, peaceful and happy old age.
Representatives Carr and Jaqusth of
Kalispell were in town this week and Wis
ited j. D. Losekamp to talk over incidents
of the last session.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-01

Repsold select vintage wines will
grace the board of prince or lord. P. j.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-01

Northwest Coal company, dealers in
wood and diamond coal. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Telephone No. sos.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-01
Y. NJ. 1. Rock Drilling Contest.

Quarrymen VS.. miners at Anaconda
Lake park, July 4, Conditions; Time
Is minutes. 7-S-inch steel, four-pound
hammer; entrance fee. s.; prizes $50,
$50, $40 and $40. Secretary NJ. A. Crit
fin, 400 East Park reports entries to
date of Joseph F. Lewis. John Waters
Fred Talon, Michael Frawley. j. IS,
McDonough, r. F. Manion, Fred Simp-
son, John Whalen, William Husband,
c. Moyle and others promised An in
teresting feature is that fact that five
uuarrymen have entered into the COIL
test, usually confined to miners
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-01
More Cheap Rates Via the Milwaukee.

Cheap excursion rates have been ar
ranged by the Chicago, Milwaukee G.
st. Paul railway to a large number of
points in the East West and South: in
regard to which full information should
be obtained before itineraries are ar
ranged by those contemplating a bust
ness or pleasure trip during the sum-
mer. For such information apply tn
Milwaukee agents or address J. T. Con-
ley, assistant general passenger agent,
ST. Paul, MINI.