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New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
GARDENERS CHALK TALK.
PAID A TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN ENGI-
NEERING SKILL IN YACHTING
NEW 43-FOOTER

Last "Wednesday night there enough
iarched shirt bosoms on view 20 canvas the Cup
defending feet. There large and merry
roud ns,ir 81 the Delmonico meeting Of the Lsrch-
mont club and Tie members of the Knckerhocker
Yacht club abroad In fun force. while the
fachtsmen's Club Was packed with those VINO came
% hear Mr. Gardner give chalk talk about yachts
Pity n was that all the others were not there Tor
10 one left that hall without learning something,
10 matter how well he knew Il all" beforehand.
After tracing the evolution of the yacht. illus
rating as he went on the blackboard his instruc-
ion as 40 meeting different kinds of strain with
appropriate rigging incidentally introduced as an
Eample valuable explanation Of the defeat OF
he Shamrock. According 20 his showing this
WOULD have been inevitable quite apart from any
lefects ~ hull he seemed think that she would
aVe done much better II she had carried the solid
lregon pine spsrs never used In her visiO rather
han the aimsy tubes of coordination metal, which
vent all out ~ shape when the wind blew. He
railed attention to the fact that the best canvas
n the world would he poWeress in such case as
his and that the bending ~ p boom 20 the eK-
ent of an inch and half would lose race, while
he Shamrock's bent foot. In tho downward bend
~ the boom Ratsey's fine sail was dragged In one
Inc OF hard spot from the forward part ~ the
gsf 10 the mainsheet. leaving hole six or seven
'eet deep In the after part Of the sail just back
n the hard spot. The impossihy OF her winning
against a craft rigred like the Columbia. which had
) strut 90 every spar and all possible weaknesses
aken care OF, was made clear without lntenolng
o be So the lecture a most convincing trih-
Ite 20 the engineering skill that is manifest in
he American yachting, and especially In the de-
ence Of the Americas Cup-shONing, too, that the
of IN, sailor cannot expect successfully 10
,ompete when on one side there Is q superiority IN
he engineering science Of riCging and sparring
A craft whose coming has not yet been announces
the yachting community rs the 4S-fOOter for Will
l.. Ward. Of Port Chester. y. Y. This Is one
" tho craft which going 10 make things hum
n the 43-foot racing length class, where the
viii be the knife Mr. Wards vessel has been
designed by Gardner with the intention OF heating
us own design, the conQuernG Mira, and the
7rowninsheld Hobe and 10 meet the other new
for ". T. Foote. She 10 of composite build,
stee frames and wooden plauking and the oak OF
he keel has lust been heWn out and smoothed 70
'eceve the eight tons of lead which have been cast
n Frank Woods wards. The boat viii ne 80 feet
; inches all. IS feet the Waterline with IS
OF beam and 9 feet draught Of water. The IN
and lead being ready, the framing will begin ~
bnce. The steel angles light and were all hent
! week ago. The boat will appear IN the Sound
'acing
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
COLE.
]. n. CALENDER WINS THE BALL
SWEEPSTAKES AT DIkER
MEADOW LINKS

Another OF the Ball Sweepstakes with which the
Dyker Meadow golfers have enlivened their winter
season took place at the clubs links, near Fort
Hamilton. yesterday Temporary greens were stil IN
use hut before Ions these are 10 give place 10 the
regular putting greens. and the entire course put
In shape for sprinS. over the shortened course
Yesterday 81 the hest recorded This
was mace 10y q. Smith whose allowance OF five
strokes brought his nst card down 20 81. The
best score made by a long handicap man.
J. n. Calender. who did lo7-2s-S. Some Of the
leading cards follow.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
CARPET DEPARTMENT.

remarkably complete carpetings.
the
Verets. Savonneries Administers Body
handsome Rugs and Hall
quste cOlOrngs Moderate prices thoroughly reliable
HENRIETTA ART SQUARES. with mSdanion centres. in
effective Oriental
Sizes and prices fcllOws-
9x9 a., at. 2.70 9xo f. in at .:s..5 9x12 1850
CARPET RUGS, all styles. A
Brussels &c handsome borders ranging from 50
NJ
FOR THE COUNTRY HOUSE MATTINGS of
qualities coIorings
red,
designs shades. Prices begin per of
10 yards
INGRAINS. four different patterns in desirable
durable
HASSOCKS, all shapes and styles in choice
a .Jc.
UNIVERSAL CARPET SWEEPER excellent mechanism.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

spring Brown. guard: Olcott. centre Stlman.
tackle; Coy. end. Wear and Fincke. quarterbacks
and pupee fullhack.
An attempt that made by the Columbia crew
managers 10 get Yale 10 Join I'm dual race either
az New York or NeE-liaren next spring. has been
nipped IN the bud. The columbia manager and
Captain Bagden.' Of Yale. nearly came to agree
fnenf. when Allen. the coach. refused 20 allow the
Yale crew 10 enter into any with Columbia.
The decision has been disappointment 20 the
NeW-lork boys. Many Tale men also have desired
that such meet he arranged. but Yale's urst wish
IS. Of course, 10 whip Harvard on the Thames
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Alexander Campbell, the Scottish professional,
who has been making nying visit 10 his old home
this winter has written his friend. Hugh Goa
mellon. giving him the details Of a match In which
Campbell figured against Willie Fernie. the noted
professional OF Troon. Campbell had his part
ner Tom" Walker. Fernie played their best ball.
Ferne the first hole, but the partrrs<s got IL
hack the third, got ahead at the eighth. and
were up AZ the turn and though FCrnie took one
on AT the tenth his opponents recaptured II Al the
twelfth. Their combined game thereafter 50
deadly that Ferne had chance. and the match
by the partners. up and 70 play. The
medal scores were: Fernie, =. Campbell, =, ana
Walker, 76.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
CATALOGUES.

Guide TO Housekeeping comprises StjO
pages. divided into four sections. For Zoe
the full set mailed free TO buyers
Section ! describes Stoves Kitchen Sup
plies &c: lO2 pages; postage Sc
Section describes Lamps. Table Ware
&c; ll2 pages postage 30.
Section . describes Upholstery and
Household Goods; l42 pages: postage 80.
Section I describes medium and high
grade Furniture: 3ol pages. postage lOc.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
Bedroom Furnishings
IN WHITE ENAMELLED GOODS.

CHIFFONIER i've drawers. carved gal
lery. swell front only. y.........-.......S. $50
CHIFFONIER with French bevel mir
ror 2oXl0 in. swell front. five drawers
DRESSER. three large drawers. carved
frame French plate mirror. lsx20
TOILET TABLE. large oval French
plate mirror. carved stanchiOns. one long
drawer lower shelf only. -..--.---. $50
WASHSTAND. spIasher back. cupboard
and drawer. only Observation-Disclosures: :s..bS
CHAIRS AND ROCKERS. also bedroom
tables. al very low prices.
IN GOLDEN OAK FINISH. very we'll
made and OF appropriate. attractive de
signs.
CHIFFOSIER five drawers, only .:;.5S
DRESSER with square French bevel
mirror, three drawers, carved frame 500
WASHSTAND. with splasher back. one
long drawer and cupboard .....-.- 3.I1
BEDROOM TABLE. with OblOng top
and lower shelf only. y..................I.2 y
BEDROOM CHAIR. twisted spindle
back fancy top. open cane seat only SOe
NURSE ROCKET tO match. only q I'D
White EnamelIed Beds Washstands,
Mattresses. Pillows. &c. for Hotels and
Summer Cottages.
ENAMELLED IRON BEDS-brass
vases I inch pillars in 3 IT,. 3 IT, 8 in. and
ENAMELLED IRON BEDS-brass vases.
rails and spindles. in :; IT,. > II. 8 in, . n.
and I II. q in. at...--.-.........-..... 3..SS
ENAMELLED IRON WASHSTANDS-
with bowl and pitcher complete. at Sic
SPECIAL FIBRE HAIR MATTRESSES
in excellent ticking. full size. 45 ms.
SPECIAL ALL HAIR MATTRESSES
full size. - ms. A. G. A. ticking. at. s.:s9
ODORLESS FEATHER PILLOWS-in
A. G. A. ticking. 3 lbs, at-....-.-..... 16c
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
HOUSEFURNIS
SPECIALS.

OF solid copper. nickel plated. highly pol
ished and finely finished on wrought
A complete assortment of SATCHELS
BAGS and TRUNKS. also DRESS SUIT
CASES in all feathers and OF excellent
workmanship and finish
Satchels upward fTOm.......... 5Sc
Trunks upward from om................1.9 .9S
BABY CARRIAGES. in large assort-
ment: all styles sizes and makes: all the
newest models. upholstering. &C.; also
Robes. ParasOls. &c Baby Carriages
Oesih at '..-'..'''. -......'.... ..oS
CANISTER SETS, consisting of 10 differ
ent descriptions. blue and gilt neatly
decorated and lettered. also spice sets. q
In set, To match above at special prices
10 CANISTERS. 10 size. per set i III
CANISTERS. spice. per set .:so
OLYMPIA MUSIC BOXES. Edison Fho-
nographs Columbia Graphophones at low
est figures Complete selection OF Disks
for music boxes and Records for Talking
Machines. with all the latest songs
and music. Graphophones as low as < 90
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

The new 2l-foot raceabout which "A. NJ. Crane Is
having built on the design Of HIS brother Clinton
Crane is now fully in frame and partly planked
As seen in frame. she reminds one strongly Of H.
NJ. Cranes last years raceabOut, the Raider,
though no doubt there points OF superiority and
difference not readily perceptible. The planking
Is OF mahogany. laid double. Frank Wood will
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

John Hyslops yaWl. which is being constructs
on the historic measurer's own design. has ha'
the lead keel moulded and the craft Is now beinl
framed. She will be a fast cruiser.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Cornelius Vanderbilt's 7O-footer the Rainbow,
which is now hauled out the ways al the Haw-
kins yards beside the Columbia. looks like DIFF
ferent boat since she partly rebuilt under
meath and al present there no signs OF weak
nesses or cracks since she had the steel plates
put inside the planking Of her undertook
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

.ear. To the photograph collection. which num-
1ers eight volumes two new volumes, Yachts in
America" 1870. and Yachts I'm England" 1890
nave been added In each book in the library is
q he placed a copy of a bOokplate engraved for
he club by Edwin r. French from preliminary
sketch hy Walter T. owen.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

COMBINED TONING AND FIN
ING BATH. y o. bottle ..........-.. lie
PYRO. HYDRO. EIKO and TRENOL
DEVELOPERS, guaranteed best.
Oz. bottle. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lie
DRYING RACK, hardwood ...... Sc
RtBBROID TRAYS 4x5....... Zoe
BROMIDE POTASH. 10 per cent
solution, bottle. Observation-Disclosures. &c
EASTMAN'S DEVELOPER POW
DERS, each Observation-Disclosures. 4c
All sizes of EASTMAN'S FILMS
kLORO. Solo DEKKO, VELOX.
SEPIA and BLUE PRINT FAPERS
All styles CAMERAS reduced to one
third: some one-half off the usual prices
Full line Eastmans KODAKS and sup
plies.
BREAD RAISER. of heavy block tin. IL
quarts. heavily Tetinned. strongly made
iron handles. ventilated top; TO close
out at the very low figure OF. .. 4Sc
WROUGHT STEEL STEW KETTLES
quart size polished inside. the never
break" kind; worth Zoe; special for
only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I9c
PARLOR LAMPS. LIBRARY LAMPS.
PIANO LAMPS. HALL LAMPS and
KITCHEN LAMPS in largest variety and
finest selection.
Parlor Lamps as low as.........I.S .S?
Hall Lamps as low as...--.......... 9Sc
Kitchen Lamps as low as......... 39c
FIVE O'CLOCK TEA KETTLES made
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
Porch and ParlOr Furnish
ings.
REED. RUSH, WILLOW, GRASS
CLOTH, SC.

VILLA SUIT. pieces: strong forest
green finished frames; backs and seats 81
firmly woven splint in combination OF
maple green and canary. large comfort
able shapes. complete. only ........... 6.~S
VILLA SUIT. 3 pieces. golden oak bent
wood frames. backs and seats OF fancy
interviewer pattern In natural silvery col
oring Of splint. only. -............... 9.U:s
Couch. strong maple frame; woven
rattan seat and head. only .............. -I.5U
TABLE. rush legs in green. grass cloth
top. very strong and we'll made 60. =. ~
TABLE, oak shelf and top; fancy braided
reed finish. only -..-........s. 20
ROCKER. maple frame. reed seat and
fancy back. roll over edges: natural finish
only ..-...--........ -.. az
RECEPTION CHAIR. In reed with
fancy back and closely woven seat:
only -----.-------- ---------- ......... 20
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Henry Y Wolcott OF the NeW-York Yacht club
has purchased from the estate Of the late Commo
dore Henry : Hovey the well known schoone
Yacht Fortuna and has appointed Captain jane
Berry OF Islip be tce skipper.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
Prairie Grass Novelties.

READING CHAIR. tall back wing
effect. very large and comfortable, superior
EtNle, OILY -''sh "
LARGE ARM ROCKER. choice design.
very comfortable and desirable, only 40
EASY CHAIR. large CurvinS frame, roll
edges. double woven, round back
ONLY -. q. . - - "
ARM CHAIR. round seat extra heavy
edges. firmly interviewer. ....-....--- .3.s
ROCKER TO match. only .---.....-- go
RECEPTION CHAIR, fancy back. 2-s0
OTHER ARTICLES-Settees. Tables.
COuches. Divans. Window seats. Han
Seats Music and Flower Stands, in Strik-
fngly original styles. in this artistic, dur
able material at lowest prices.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

p Westherbee of Mamsroneck has ordered
= sofoo' steam yacht on the design of Cary smith
which Is 10 carry him from his residence 10 his
Ne"-f York oflce. The keel b. being laid Al the
Nonert JACOB ward. ttfN island and the craft Is
travel 81 tho rate of fourteen 1fteen knots an
pour ano is a. have moderate draught.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Close ny is tho Mineola, owned by Nice-Comno-
dore August Belmont in very different condition
She LOOKS like an old boat. The long plates which
we're put on the bows 10 keep the fin and the for,
ward overhang together have rusted and dripped
rust. She looks tough
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
raE cRAEr ~ rHosE WHo sAIL THEM

THE CRAFT AND THOSE WHO SAIL THEM.
sim another boat will cross TO America from
England this spring, having been purchased by
Philip T. Dodge. Of the New-York Yacht club
This is the Payne design the Eelin. whose races
With the Tutty viii end unless the latter boat
lso crosses Tho Eelin is 81 feet long the water
Inc, and 81 feet over ALL l5 feet 10 inches beam
ma feet u inches draucht. The photos Of the
selin and Tuttv show them 10 he very like small
hrtannias snd they have raced I'm the 65-rsting
lass. captain }. orr Ewing sailing the Eelin She
Nih now he htttd out Tor her ocean trip 20 Sandy
3ook.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

NEW-Y0RK YACHT CLUB LIBRARY
The report of the Library Committee 81 the
New-York Yacht Club shows that the library of
ne club now contains S4ls books, exclusive OF
pamphlets. OF these, 10 were added IN the last
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

John n. Tucker. 81. Andrews former professional
his issued challenge 10 Roy owen, the OsWego
professional. for a thrty-siN hole match FOR 500
aside winner 10 take all. Tucker coached the
OswegO Country Club team last season. and is said
10 be anxious 10 bring OF the match in that city
although he is agreeable TO meeting Owen I'm his
own city, Washington, should the latter desire
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
SHEETS AND PILLOW CASES.

These goods are of the most durable and
we'll finished muslin. hemmed, laundered
and ready for use. For one week only
SHEETS. 54x!bO. 29c.; 63xa0. 34c.; Tx
ga. 39c.: SIx90 4:se. each. PILLOW
CASES, l9X}6. fOc.; 45X36. 2c.i 5Ox36.
I4c.: 54x36 t5c. each. 90x9O Double
UNDER SHEETS. 4Dc. each; bleached
BATH TOWELS. for 25c. Full size.
crochet BED SPREADS. extra fine white
warm at soc. each
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Commodore Frederick r Adams ~ The I.arch-
nont Yacht Club. viii have some further improve
nenfs made for tho next season I'm his schooner
sechem. which s the flagship ~ this club
,he MES the nureees ~ the New-York Atlantic
NanhaSsel Bay. Bridgeport. American and I.arch-
mont Yacht clubs
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Estimates given for complete furnishings
OF summer hotels seaside cottages and
country houses
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

In addition 10 occupying the presidency of the
Midlothian Country Club, George r. Thorne has
recently been made president Of the first golf rail-
road ever built. Instead of relying upon bicycles
and automobiles 20 take them the links, the
Midlothian club has built 4 railroad from the Mid
lothian station. the Rock Island Railroad. 10
its grounds, and has arranged &c equip II with a
locomotive, a passenger coach and a combination
car. The line is 20 be known as the Midlothian
and Blue Island Railroad, and will be formally
opened or April l.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Mr- Maxwell has sold his now Rebe 10 Mr.
sanoker. of Shelter Island. As FAR as the racing
Nent last summer. before the eitbdrs val or .hs
Mira the Hehe lid fully show the ability 70
leai her hut may % better after She gets down
- her hest racing form
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

her old name since she purchased by Frank T.
Morrill,, OF the New-York Yacht Cluh.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Freight paid within 500 miles on all pur-
chases of $500 or over. Railroad fares al
lowed out of town buyers. Store open
Saturday evenings until 10 O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Wagon deliveries all suburb and seaside
resorts as far south as Asbury Park and
throughout Long Island.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

THE ELECTRIC WASHER. best in
the market. fine, strong construction. large
family size. corrugated inside. cedar tub.
galvanized iron mOuntings no parts 10 get
out of order or tear the clothes; spe-
Nal for Only............-.. .........-..3 3.Ss
FAMILY SCALE. white enamelled dial,
guaranteed correct: Weighing up 70 n IDS,
the kind that sells elsewhere at S2.Oo;
here special at only y....-.--........... Dyc
same less scooD ......... 03c
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

European Department
American Express Co.
HAS AGENCIES IN
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at which the Company is represented by an
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In connection with ifs general business the Com
pany is also prepared at points named. through its
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well known i'm the United States), to
promptly and satisfactorily execute
all orders or commissions OF every
kind entrusted to its care
For further particulars enquire at any OF the
Companys Agencies in the United States
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Captain MaskeL formerly tho skipper of the
queen Nab. has been engaged 10 sail the Hester.
ne imported cutter belonging 10 Rcar-C commodore
II l.. r. Robinson, next season. Captain Maskel
s now experimenting the making OF a new mas,
or the Hester, and II is said that the owner will
ElNe the Yacht large racing rig. she Having done
20 Wei on scNerel occasions last year. In light
Nlnds ana WindNard work tho Hester proved
sster than was expected a. the time OF her pur-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24
SEWING MACHINES.

The Speedway is the latest Sewing Ma
chine added 20 our stock of high grade
machines. This sewing machine IL hrst
class in every respect, capable OF doing tne
finest or the heaviest sewing. Frame or
solid oak. highly polished To introduce
this fine machine we will sell the
Drawer Speedway for. i4.oo
We also carry a full line of Universal
Climax and New Home machines at the
lowest prices. All machines fully guaran-
teed for ) years.
Great selection of RANGES and HEAT
ERS OF the best makes and styles. all with
the latest improvements. at very lowest
prices. Range. 3 hole top. reversible collar,
in Nos s and .. ornamental and
nickel trimmed. special. No. Z for. 7.9S
And the No for only . II .t;fS
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

IRE stssn N yacht fsucosnser which for q time
~ss known ss the PriYsteer. has been given
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

Tho flagship Of the New Rochelle Yacht club
now being built for Commodore Edward Kelly "a
be raced In the d-fOot class. will be called ths
iEufuenot. She has been fully planked at ths
ards OF the Huntington Brothers. New Rochelle
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

f.ucius "a Smith. OF the New-YOrk Yacht Clu
VINO recently purchased the cutter Queen Nab. HI
appointed Fletcher Dennis. OF GreenpOrt. 10 be
skipper in the coming season.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

A composite racer which will compete IN the
long Island Sound courses has just been finished
~ Frank Wood city Island. for Wallace T. FOOte.
n Port Henry n. Y. She Is OF the sS-fOot class,
nd built on Gardne's designs. with IS feet water
ilne 50 feet ALL beam is feet, and has ~ tons
,f lead on her I'm. which draws feet.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

siN one design small racers are 10 be built Al
iiy Island with jib and mainsan rig 22Is feet
pNer all. l5 feet wateriine. feet beam and a
raught OF = inches. all being Of the centreboara
ype. These boats for members OF the pro-
posed city Island Yacht Club. the movement for
which rs now interesting a nusaber Of local Yachts
men, among whom are Dr. Frederick IA urence
Ernest Akers. Albert Wood. John Mcclure Charles
tareA, Pierre Wood, Raw Lawrence Howard n
Horton and Harry n RoOfh -
New-York tribune., 1901-02-24

The his steam yacht shemsra, which was pur-
ahased in England about a year ago by AMI
Barber. or the New-Gork Yacht Club has been
foid by him 10 the Government OF New South
Wales, and will be delivered 10 the representa-.
ives OF the Government al Bermuda ,eh.
he yacht Is now az anchor. The American crew
slll come back &c New-Hork hy steamer ana az
English crew has been engaged 10 take the ya.h,
nn her long voyage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-20
Chancery Notice.

State of Illinois, L.
Rock Island County.
In the circuit court, to the January term, A.
u. 1907 Divorce
Milton W. Reynolds. complainant; Sarah Z.
Reynolds. defendant
To the ABOVE named nonresident defend
ant. Sarah Reynolds
AhidaVit of your non-residence having been
died In the once of said circuit court, notice Is
hereby given TO you, that the above named com
plainant has fled 10 SAID court his bill of com
plant against you on the chancery side OF said
court; that summons In chancery has been
Issued In said cause against you, returnable TO
the next term of said court, to be begun and
holden at the court house in The city OF Rock
Island In said county on the first Monday In
January, A ID. 1872 at which time and place
you win appear end plead. answer or demur
TO said bill Of complaint II you see At.
Dated 81 Rock Island. Illinois, this 18th day
of November, A d. 1901.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE,
Clerk of the circuit court Ia and for Rock
Island county, Illinois
Sweeney & Walker,
Compliments Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-20
WELL A WEATHER PROPHET:
SINGULAR PHENOMENON

There is said TO be a remarkable
well on the farm of j. G. Derrickson,
located about two miles west of
Orion, which presents an unexpected
phenomenon. In short the well is a
weather prophet and predicts a
storm. especially wind storm, with
degree of accuracy that would
make Bro. Hicks wildly jealous if he
knew of il.
The well is % feet in depth and was
sunk about six years ago. While the
workmen were drilling in the bottom
of the well the augur suddenly drop
ped three feet, and instantly the wa
ter rushed in and filed the well up
to a height of sixty feet, or nearly
two-thirds of the way to the surface.
There it has remained, and no mat
ter how much water is pumped out,
the depth of water is not materially
affected.
The popularity of the well. how
ever. is as intimated, its ability to
foretell storms. For some time prior
to a storm, especially a wind storm,
the water of the well, usually per-
fectIy clear and of excellent quality,
becomes muddy to such an extent
that the stock will refuse absolutely
to touch it. In view of the fact that
the nearest body of water is the
Rock river, which is about nine miles
and the Mississippi river,
distant about fifteen miles, the rea-
son for the phenomenon is apparent
ly ineXplainable.