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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
ELEPHANT COMEDIANS.
Lockhart's Famous Elephant Actors With
Ringing Bros. Big Circus.

Lockhart's Famous Elephant Actors with
Ringing Bros. Big Circus.
Lockhart's elephant comedians,
which will be seen with Ringing
Brothers circus when that famous
big show exhibits in Davenport Aug.
20, are undoubtedly the most re-
markably trained troupe of animal
performers in the world. Lock harris
elephants have been the most pro-
nounced sensation of Europe for sew
eral seasons, and the amount of
money paid by the Ringing Brothers
to bring this wonderful troupe of
animals to America would be suffi-
cient to equip and indefinitely operate
a dozen good-sized circuses. These
elephants are not simply trained
animals" They are veritable ami
NAL actors, displaying as much
good sense and judgment, as great
an appreciation of the humor of
their several roles and as sincere de-
sire to please and entertain the audi
euce as any human performer in the
great exhibition. Probably the most
amusing comedy presented by these
elephant actors is one portraying the
arrest, trial, conviction ard incarcer-
alton of an elephant for intoXication.
The spectacle of the clown elephant,
lolling from side to side, apparently
in the sportive stage of intoxication,
is ludicrous in the extreme. In the
midst of his revelry, the policeman
arrives, armed cap-a-pie with huge
official helmet and jauntily twirling a
club in his trunk. The offending ele-
plant attempts to escape, but the po-
n hn
offender is seized by the ear, marched
away to the magistrates office, SOL
EMMY tried and sentenced by an ele-
plant Judge sitting in his judicial
dignity upon his judicial bench, and
finally hurried away, condemned
prisoner, to suffer durance in the ele-
plant Jail. The Lockhart elephants
are, however, only one of three
an English impor tation. From Ger
many comes Herr Souder's wonderful
elephantine brass band. Incredible
as it may seem this company of pro-
boscidian musicians not only play
upon huge helican horns, but they
actually master popular air in a way
only possible to such n mammoth
potion band. France is represented
in this triumvirate of elephantine
wonders by Marchand's pugilistic
pachyderms, company of clever ele-
plants carefully schooled in the
manly art of self-defense. In every
kind of trained animal exhibition, in
the size and completeness of its ZOO
logical collection, in the number of
its high-class performers, in the his
toric accuracy and thrilling character
of it's hippodrome, and in the magnifi-
cence of its professional displays,
Ringing Brothers famous circus is
without rival on earth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
AT MCCABE'S.

When we talk of China din ner ware
the first thought is apt to be of the
delicate thin .'egg SHELF china of old
china closets. Many people do not
know that the best Of the tableware
used in some hotels and restaurants
is as truly china as the old-fashioned
china tea sets.
Rightly made. not too thin. china
makes the most economical and salts
factory dinnerware. 1t is as tough
as such ware can possible be;
it never crazes; if it chips, the chip
ped places do not discolor; and very
graceful shapes can be, and are mould
ed in it.
Bell china made at Findlay.
Ohio, is good proof of all this. When
the Americans really try they excel
the world.
Our stock of Bell china is complete.
We invite inspection.
Prices aren't the least of its merits
We sell a hundred piece dinner set for
$1,000.
LIS. McCABE & CO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Allen s
Foot-Ease. a powder to be SHAKEN into
the shoes. 1t makes tight or new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Cures
swollen feet, blister and callous spots.
Aliens Foot-Ease is certain cure for
ingrowing nails, sweating. hot, ach-
ing feet. At all druggiststs and shoe
stores, % cents. Trial package free
by mail. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, y. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

L. &. Spaulding Serving Temporarily as
Agent for the Peoria at Davenport, a
Position which. 1t Is Reported, VIII BE
rendered Robert stockhOuse-Notes and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

"Foley's Kidney Cure has been
tested and found to be ali you claim
for it. l have been giving it to my
father and it is the only thing that
ever helped him." writes George c.
Hicko ck, Curtiss, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
HONORED BY STATE.
Commissions Issued to Officers
of Gen. Clendenin's Provi-
sionaI Regiment.
REWARD FOR Preferred SERVICES.

Handsome Souvenirs for the Men Who
Stood Ready to Respond to a Second
Call For Troops During the War with
Spain-Roster of the Omcers and Ten
Companies Included.
Gen. William Clendenin, of Moline,
has received from Gov. Tanner the
commissions which the state has issued
to the officers of Clendenen' provi-
sional regiment, organized a year ago
for the purpose of being ready for Il
second call for volunteers if such 4
call had been necessary.
The commissions are intended to
serve as tokens of the states apprecia-
ton of the valor and patriotism of the
volunteers in rendering their services
They are handsomely gotten up, are
signed by Gov. Tanner. Secretary of
State Rose and Adjt. Gen. Reese and
from out the gilt seal floats a little
pennant of the national colors.
There is talk of reunion at Black
Hawk in the near future of the officers
of the regiment. The following is a
list of the officers:
line.
Lieutenant-Colonel = Theodore F.
Ewart, Springfield.
Major-Jirah S. McCornac, Mime
sofa.
Major-Elmer E. Morgan. Moline.
Malor-Frank j. Clendenin, Moline.
AdJutant, With Rank of Captain
o. NJ. Curtis, Rock Island.
Quartermaster, Rank of Captain
Roy r. Reese. Springfield.
Surgeon, Rank of Major.-C. c..
Carter, Rock Island.
Assistant Surgeon-Arvid E. Koh-
Ter, Moline.
Assistant Surgeon-Thaddeus L..
Rounds, Tampico.
aplain-Capt. f. a. Whitman,
Abingdon.
Battalion Adjutant = Charles E.
Fitch, Galesburg.
Battalion Adjutant- f. Tyler,
Moline.
Battalion Adjutant = Edwin A
johnson, Sterling.
Company Officers.
Princeton Company-Charles A.
Brown, captain; Fred Lehman. first
lieutenant; Thomas FL. Joy, second
lieutenant.
Milan William T.Dripps,
captain; John l.. Stultz, first lieuten-
ant; James NJ. Cozad, second lieuten-
ant:
Sterling Company-Walter n. Has
kell, captain; William L. Ell mems.
first lieutenant; George a McKelvey,
second lieutenant. Tat.
Kewanee Company-Charles w
Holt, captain; William l.. Orkels,
first lieutenant; Ira ID. Cardiff, second
lieutenant. {.
Port Byron Company-Percy Pear
sail, captain; Frank O'Hara, first
lieutenant; III. Hoff, second lieuten-
ant.
Galesburg Company-Henry NJ.
Tompkins, captain; Edwin K. Drake,
first lieutenant; Erick A. johnson,
second lieutenant.
Rock Island Company-David b.
Shaw, captain; Clarence NJ. Cool. first
lieutenant; William Dunavin, second
lieutenant.
Cam bridge Company-George p.
Bennett, captain; Fred III. Hand, first
lieutenant; Elmer G. Jones, second
Marseilles mpany-Irving U.
Danley. captain; Herbert B. McKahn,
first lieutenant; Grant G. Stebbens,
second lieutenant.
Geneseo William b. Nc
Cord, captain; James J. Arnett, first
Leo a. Martin, second
Savanna Company-Don r. Frazer,
captain; George j. Griffith, first lieu
tenant; Frank b. Stafford, second
lieutenant.
Mt. Carroll mpany-George F.
Buckley. captain; John E. Hall, first
lieutenant; Charles F. Montague, Sec
ond lieutenant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

The soothing and healing proper
ties af Cham berlain' Cough Remedy,
its pleasant taste and prompt and
permanent cures, have made it great
favorite with the people everywhere.
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

Ordinary household accidents have
no terrors when there's bottle of Dr.
Thomas Electric Oil in the medicine
chest. Heals burns. cuts, bruises.
sprains. Instant relief For sale by
Marshall & Fisher, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12
AFTER SUSPICIOUS SLUGS.
Secret Service Representative Said to BE
Searching for Imitation NickIes

A detective, representing the secret
service of the government. is reported
TO be in the city looking into the mat
ter of imitation coin, which has gained
circulation since the nick el-in-the-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-08-12

Why be bothered with this annoy
ing complaint when Banner Salve will
cure you? 25c.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AORICULTURlSTS.
Some Up-to-Dato Hints About Gull
tivation of the Soil and Yields
Observation-Disclosures viticuiture and
Horticulture.
Smut of Corn.

To the Farmers Review: What
farmer does not know corn-smut, that
cankerous growth that appears In his
cornfields every summer? But what
farmer calculates the damage this dis
ease does? The disease is not con-
fined to tho ears alone. but
lessons the yield of the whole plant
thus affected. This fungus does not
gain access to the plant in the same
manner as oat smut enters oats. Inc
spores of corn-smut terminate In the
dew upon the plants and finds entrance
to the tissues of the part in q very
short time. Once within, they grow
with great rapidity and often produce
the smut boils in three weeks from
the time they first enter. A few days
after these boils are produced they
break and give their seed-bodies or
spores to the wind, which carries them
to new plants.
The most economical method OF
fighting this disease is to cut off and
burn all these smut masses before the
grey vail has broken. II taken at this
time the chance of spreading the
spores Is prevented. The operation
may be done in the early part OF the
season when the corn is being Guilt
waited, box or basket being carried
upon the cultivator to hold the groYths
removed. After the crop is laid by a
boy by visiting the field once a week
or ten days may easily keep the disease
in hand. When eaten, the vitality OF
the seed-bodies is not destroyed. 1t
will therefore be well to have as little
smut in the fodder as possible. And
this remark applies to slower and en-
silage. The manure in which the
spores fall seems to assist In their
termination and to carry iiection to
the field. For this reason, also, have
as little go to the stalls and feeding
pens as possible. Common opinion
says that corn-smut produces abortion
in cows. Such, however, is not the
case, as has been proved by expert
ment with a number Of pregnant and
milking cows fed excessive doses OF
the growths. The general health and
the milk yield were constant and reg
ular throughout the test. And If an
imals could stand these excessive doses
it is hardly likely that the quantities
obtained by cows in ordinary cases
could be harmful. The smut contains
no ergotine nor other poisonous aka
loid, but resembles coarse folders in
composition. The cattle treated ate 1t
readily and in preference to grain. 1t
seems safe, therefore, to conclude that
cattle under ordinary conditions will
not suffer from eating this material.
M. g. KAINS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
The Rat and the seagull.

A rat was caught aliye on board a
British naval vessel, in a trap, says
the London Field, and the animal was
thrown from the trap into the water
without being killed. A large gull
that was following in the wake OF the
ship to pick up scraps Of food thrown
overheard by the steward swooped sew
eral times, endeavoring to pick the rat
up. Once the bird got too close to the
rats paws, and the beast grabbed 1t
by the neck. After short fight the
rat succeeded in killing the bird.
Whether the rat reached shore or not
IS question, since the ship soon
got out of sight Of the skipper and Its
craft.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
Sawdust Bedding.

Scarcity of straw has for year or
SO forced me to use saw shavings to
be animals, says writer in Farm AMI
Fireside. I confess that for long
time 1 heve been prejudiced against
sawdust and shaving manure. At
present I Am very glad that had to
make the trial, for 1 can say that l
am taking more comfort in the stables
than when / used nothing but straw.
Horses and cattle, and hogs, too, while
bedded on shavings are always clean
in the morning, and that is more than
I could say Of them when they were
bedded on straw. In short. I have
learned to like this material for the
purpose, and shall continue to use the
shavings as long as I can have them
ut a reasonable price. In the winter
can get them loose most of the time
for the hauling. Now I am paying Is
,eots bale for them. Shavings are
clean and tend to cleanliness. That
much is settled in my mind for good.
It means good deal, too, so far as
The COWS and milk and butter are con-
,erred. We want these things as clean
rs we possibly can. The only question
about which there co'ld be positive
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

It is reported from Portland, Ore.
that packers Of salmon on the coast
are declining to accept further orders
and majority of them will not be able
to fill contracts already taken; some
It is declared, will fall short from 81
to IS per cent. The pack Of salmon
ON the Columbia river so far this sea-
son is about 1876, 900 cases, the smallest
pack on the river in twenty years
Last year at the same date the num-
Der of cases packed was slightly in ex-
cess Of 265,OO0. On the Frazer river
the total pack to date is not, accord
ing to conservative estimates, more
than $4,000 cases, against 245,000 cases
last year. On the Puget sound the
packers may be successful in reaching
the output of last year. Last years
pack aggregated 100000 cases. 1t is
estimated that the pack at Rivers In
let will be from 25 to 80 per cent less
than last season. The Skeena river
pack will, however, be above the aver
age. The estimated pack for 1899 Cd
all points on the coast, including Alas.
ka, is, in round numbers. 1000, 900
cases.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

In this column we illustrate a locust
saw-hy. A report Of the United States
chronological commission says: Eat
ing the leaves of the black locust Is
found a small, soft, green worm, two
flfths Of an inch long, with twenty
legs and a brownish head. 1t appears
in Washington, D. c., late in August
and remains until October. 1t trans
forms into a dark-brown oval cocoon,
and two or three weeks later issues as
a saw-fly nearly one-quarter of an inch
long, of a dirty-yellow color, with
squarish black patch on the top OF the
head. The sides and front OF the
thorax are black, and there is trans
verse band on top Of each abdominal
segment.
This saw-fly inserts its irregularly
semi-ellipsoid eggs in crescent
shaped cut made in the under surface
Of the leaf by the saw. In few days
the larva matches. Professor ComStock
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
American Meat in Scotland.

The public health act of 1897 applic-
able to Scotland contains provisions
in regard to meat inspection which are
more severe than the provisions Of the
public health act Of 1875 applicable to
England. The Scottish law not only
gives the local sanitary officer full con-
troll over slaughterhouses, but also en-
within the district Of the local author
ity at any time, search any cart or We
hicle or any barrow, basket, bag, or
parcel, and examine any animal, alive
or dead, OF article intended for human
food. If it appears to him 20 be unfit
for human food, he may take 1t away
to have it dealt with by justice. The
justice may condemn it and order 1t
to be destroyed, and impose penalty
on the person to whom the condemned
article belonged or in whose possession
or on whose premises it was found.
The department Of sanitary and mar
ket inspection in Edinburgh was con-
stituted on Its present basis, under the
public health act of 1897, in May, 1898.
During the past year, not only have
the slaughterhouses been under careful
supervision, but inspectors have paid
more than 5000 visits to the butchers
and other shops The quantity Of meat
seized or given up as unfit for human
food was 149,163 pounds. One Canad-
ian carcass was seized. Not pound OF
American meat was condemned. In
asmuch as the butchers OF Edinburgh
handle a large amount Of American
chilled meat-the quantity OF Ameri-
can chilled beef alone consumed IN
Edinburgh (not including Leith) aver
ages 1880 pounds per week.-Mrs. evil
dence of it's wholesomeness is note
worthy.
RUFUS FLEMING,
U. s. Consul at Edinburgh.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
Popular Low Pric,i California Excursions

Popular Low Prlc,i California Excursions
The Santa Fc Route daily excursions
to California liz tourist sleeping cars
are deservedly popular. Cars are OF
newest pattern and very comfortable,
having every necessary convenience.
These excursions are accompanied by
Pullman conductors and porters, and
are patronized by many Of the best
people. Low rate tickets.
The Santa Fe California line Is re-
markably picturesque. Its middle
route across the continent avoids ex-
treme heat or cold.
For descriptive literature, address,
GEO. w. HAGENBUcH, P. & T. A.,
Santa Fe Ry., Kansas City. Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
Curious Vegetable Caterpillar.

One OF the curiosities of New Zea-
land is a vegetable caterpillar. What
happens is that a wicked plant darts
its seed into an unfortunate caterpillar,
and the seeds grow to plants some
times a foot long. In the meantime
the caterpillar dies a lingering death.
This recalls the awful bamboo torture
of China-a bamboo shoot is grated
on the human body and grows, nour-
ished by the juices Of the body. 1t Is
the most exquisite torture known.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

A dispatch from India says that the
British government has concluded ne
gotiations for taking possession OF
Delagoa bay November 1. This. II cor
rect, will be a severe blow to tie
Transvaal, which will then be shut OK
from an outlet by land or sea. II this
purchase has been made Portugal b
likely to have exacted a high Dries foi
the seaport. At one time 1t was Of
fered to the British for $4,000, but
with characteristic stubbornness, ex-
pecting to get it for nothing, they took
The case to arbitration, when 1t was
promptly awarded to Portugal by Mar
shall MacMahon, president Of France.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
The family is the foundation of tn.

The family is the foundation Of the
state, and in studying the equities Of
public burden bearing, governments
have not lost sight of the bachelors.
The addition of rs per cent to their as
sessed valuation by the grand duchy oil
Hesse is initiated in effect, 1t seems. by
the tax law in Kansas, citizen there
who supports only himself being rated
at the common valuation and $20C
more. The bachelors liberty Is made
part of his taxable property. Such an
ordinance may not always encourage
matrimony," as the Hesse law con.
templates, but the legislators probably
meant to tax bachelors, not so much
for privilege as for stunning a privi'
lege.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

'Never pardon a public servant who
is dishonest" said Gov. Roosevelt the
other day, "just because he is Of your
own party, or because he gets appro-
priations for your district" With
those words he hit the mark as surely
as did any Of his rough riders with
their bullets on San Juan hill. and 1t
was more important mark even than
theirs.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Braids of sweet grass made the full
length of the grass are excellent for
linen closets. The spicy sweetness Is
lasting and has a refreshing odor equal
to that of lavender 1t can be bought
or visitors to Canada in summer can
pick 1t for themselves, which Is most
satisfactory. A braid Of sweet grass
makes a pretty and pleasant remem-
brance for friends at home.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
First women's Paper.

A copy Of curious newspaper has
been found in the French national ar
chives. 1t Is dated January 4, 1908.
and Is called "L'Athenee des Danes"
The articles are entirely written by
women, and the object Of the paper
seems to have been an attempt to
place women on an equal footing with
men.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
Oklahoma,

Its wonderful resources and superior
to homeseekers are set
forth in handsome illustrated pam
phlet just issued by the Frisco Line
Passenger Department. Copy will be
mailed free on application to Bryan
Snyder, General Passenger Agent, st.
Louis, Mo.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
The Oldest Throne.

What Is probably the most venerable
piece Of furniture in existence Is now
in the British museum. 1t is the throne
Of Queen Hatsu, who reigned in the
Nile valley some 1000 years before
Christ.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Since the opening Of the free en-
ployment bureaus in Chicago, 1856 per
sons have applied for employment ami
6,O5S people have called for labor o.
various kinds. These figures show tina.
the bureaus fill want and are making
q success of the new law.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Adelina Patti, Baroness Cederstrom
says that she will not come to Ameri
ca this year. This is cruel of the peer
less songstress, whose farewell tours
used to be recognized and highly ap
preciated annual features of the oper
attic concert stage.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

France now has the Deroulede ex-
animation on the tapis. Perhaps she
will have two or three political trials
next year and use the exposition as a
supplementary amusement.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

From the way things are now trend
ing it looks as If the next big combina-
Zion to embark in business would be q
trust Of anti-trusters.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13
I Opulation Increasing.

Jerusalem's I opulation Increasing
The population Of jerusalem has
been rapidly increasing Of late and Is
now about $4,000; Of these $4,000 are
Hebrews.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Scientists say the food Of the fu-
ture may be in the form of capsules.
This is concentration followed by ex-
pansion.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

A brilliant and beautiful Chicago
sculptress has married portrait
painter. This Is certainly an affair OF
art and heart.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

The upward tendency of the price OF
beef makes it easy to believe that the
cow actually did jump over the moon.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Some women's love is limited to the
size Of a mans pocketbook and her
ability to handle the contents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

If money could only induce people
10 be good, what jolly world this
ESuld be.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Inever used SO quick a cure as Piso's
Box 1H III, Seattle, WssS., Nov. Is, 1856.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Some people are equally as disagree
able as the truth.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

thinks there are two and possibly
three broods in season, and that the
insect may hibernate both In the adult
and pupa stages. The head OF the
worm is amber-colored rather than
brownish. The scientific name OF this
fly Is Nematus similaris.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1899-10-13

Everything comes to the man who
waits" but it's different with some
women.