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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
western North Carolina In the Spring.

Western North Carolina is attract
i've at any season of the year, but
certainly during the spring months,
when the trees are budding and the
flowers blooming, what could be more
inviting than trip to this beautiful
mountain country?
The months of April and May in the
land of the sky and Sapphire coun-
try, including AshevilIe and Hot
Springs, \. c., are very enjoyable.
The climate at this season is delight
full, the scenery most beautiful and
the opportunities for the enjoyment
of sport, including golf, cannot be
surpassed.
The hotels in this region afford the
very best accommodations. If you
wish to know something of this de-
lightful region, communicate with
your nearest ticket agent, or address
j. S. Mccullough, n. w. P. a. South
ern railway, 225 Dearborn street, Chi
cago, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
Notice of Guardians Sale of Real Estat
State of Illinois,
TnA nA.

State of Illinois, SC
Rock Island County.
BY virtue of a decretal order of the county
court of lid county entered at the March
term of said court a. D. 1903. on the appiica-
ton of Joseph Hummer, guardian of Carrie
Smith and Birdie Hummer, minors, to sell
the following described real estate, belong
ing to said minors. situate in the county of
Rock Island. state of Illinois. towi':
The undivided One-eighteenth O-lS) inter-
est (subject to the dover interest of the un-
dersigned) in the following described real
estate. situated in the county OF Rock Island,
state of Illinois aforesaid, to-wit:
The east thirty (SO) acres of the east half
(1S) of the west one hundred ten Ql0) acres
of the southeast quarter 90 of section mum
Der thirty 500 in township eighteen US)
north range one (l) east of the fourth (4th)
principal meridian; except lot in the
southeast corner of said land known as the
Smith cemetery" and measuring two 90
rods east and west and six (6) rods north
and south,
1 shall o. the 4th day of April, A. d 1908.
at the east door of the court house. in the
city of Rock Island, Rock Island county, Tilt
nois at the hour of $50 O'Clock p. m. sell all
the interest of said minors in and to the said
real estate at public vendue, for cash.
Dated this twelfth day of March, A. ID. 1908.
JOSEPH HUMMER,
Guardian of said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
ss1 to California.

To San Francisco, to Los Angeles,
or to most any of the principal points
in California.
Every day until June Is, 1903.
Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul railway.
points, west and southwest.
Ask nearest agent of the Chicago,
Milwaukee &c st. Paul railway for ad-
ditional information. Colonist folder
free on request.
f. A. Miller, general passenger
agent, Chicago, Milwaukee g. st. Paul
railway, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
YES OR MOP
Rock Island People Are Respectfully Asked
Tn Answer These Ouesttons-

to Answer These Questions.
Is there anything in the evidence of
ones senses? Is there anything in
the testimony of ones friends? Can
reliance be placed upon statements
from people we know? Are the opin-
ions of local citizens of any greater
moment than those of stranger?
Would you sooner believe people liv-
ing in some far-away place than citi-
zens of your own city? We think not,
for home proof can easily be investi-
gated.
John Mayer, of 223 Eighteenth
street, proprietor of the architecture
al iron and brass works, says: There
were such terrible pains through my
kidneys that L could hardly sit down
or get up without suffering from
sharp, shooting pains through my
back. In the morning l often felt So
lame and sore that L could not get
up and l practically rolled out of the
bed, and more than once my wife has
assisted me to get up. l had my at
tention called to DOan's Kidney Pills
and got box at Marshall & Fishers
drug store. \ few doses seemed 20
relieve me; as l continued taking the
remedy the pains grew less, and after
using one box L was nearly free from
them. l got a second box and before
had finished it the trouble left me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn CO., Buffalo, n.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
G., so. hallway.

Beginning Feb. Is and continuing
until June Is, we will have on sale
one way excursion tickets to Sar
Francisco and Los Angeles at rate
of thirty-One dollars ($3D.
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Pu
get Sound points, thirty dollars
$500.
Salt Lake City, Ogden, Butte and
Helena, twenty-siX dollars ($26).
Inquire phone 1850, c., b. & Q. tick.
ct agent, depot Twentieth street and
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
Notice of Guardians Sale of Real Estate


Rock Island County. %
BY virtue of deCretal order of the county
court of said county entered at the March
term OF said court A. d. 1903, on the applica-
tion of Ira A. Wells. guardian of Nelson
Wells. AlIher Wells. Mabel NJ. Wells. Demp-
sey Wells and Elsie p. Wells minors, to sell
the following described real estate belong
ing tosaid minors, situate in the county of
Rock Island. state of Illinois, to-wit:
The undivided one-ninth U-9) interest
IsubjeCt to the dover interest of the under
Signed in the following described real es-
tale situated in the county OF Rock Island,
state of Illinois aforesaid, to-wit
The east thirty 500 acres of the east half
(IS) of the west one hundred ten (110) acres
of the southeast quarter 90 of section mum
Der thirty 900 in township eighteen (lS) north
range one ID east of the fourth (4th) princi-
pal meridian. Except a lot in the southeast
corner of said laud known as the Smith
cemetery" and measuring two (2) rods east
and west and six 90 rods north and south.
L shall on the fourth day of April A. d.
1908. at the east door of the court house in
the city OF Rock Island, county of Rock Is
land and state of Illinois, at the hour of 2
O'Clock p. m. sell all the interest of said
minors in and to the said real estate at pub
lie vendue for cash.
Dated this twelfth day of March A. ID. 1903.
IRA A. WELLS,
Guardian of said Minors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate of John Blake Larkin, deceased
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix of the last Will and testament OF
John Blake Larkin. late of the county OF
Rock Island. state of Illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that she will appear be-
fore the county court of Rock Island county
at the county court room. in the city OF Rock
Island, at the June term, on the first Monday
in June next, at which time all persons hav.
ing claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this 9th day of April, 1903.
CLARA j. LARkIN, EXeCutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

FREE-Will show you the tricks free by
which cl4irvoyants read your writing
even after you seal it in an envelope and
think you burned it, also how they pre-
tend to tell the name of your future nus
band or wife. Madame Sabine tells the
most wonderful things, gives names and
the best of satisfaction and you need not
tell her what it is you want TO know nor
write IL. No Z icks or schemes TO defraud
patrons. 1909 econd avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
LEGALS.
AdminIstrator,s NotIce.

NOTICE.
Estate of Henry Burgower. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator with will annexed of the eS-
tate of Henry Burgower. late of the county
of Rock Island, state of illinois, deceased,
hereby gives notice that he will appear be
tore the county court OF Rock Island county
at the county court room, in the city of Rock
Island, Al the June term. on the first Monday
in June next, at which time all persons haY-
ing Claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adj busted.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this Sth day of April A. D.. 1903.
MOSES BURGOWER.
Administrator with will Annexed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
Cheap Homes In Texas and Arkansa.


Along the Cotton Belt Route-land
that can be bought for $500 and $500
an acre and up-cut-over timber
ground that makes good grazing land,
furnishing range ten or eleven months
of the year, farming land for corn,
wheat, oats, cotton-some of it PEE
culiarly adapted to quick growth and
early maturity of fruits and vegeta-
bles, such as peaches, pears, plums,
Strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, on
ions, cabbage, understanding good
markets in the north at fancy prices,
on account of excellence of quality
and earlier maturity than in other
sections. An ideal place for the man
of small means-cheap fuel, cheap
building material, long growing sea-
sons, short, mild winters-a land of
sunshine and plenty. Let us send you
literature descriptive of this country.
Homes in the Southwest" ''GIimp-
ses of Southeast Missouri, Arkansas
and N. w. Louisiana" Through Tex
as with a Camera" Fortunes in
Growing Fruit and Vegetables" ''The
Diyersier," fruit and truck growers
journal.
On first ana tnlrd tuesdays or each
month the Cotton Belt Route will sell
one-way tickets from ST. Louis,
Thebes, Cairo and Memphis, to points
in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, at
half the one-way rate plus $500, or
round trip tickets at one fare for the
round trip plus $500, allowing stop
over going, and 81 days return limis
For full information, address
E. w. LaBEAUME,
G. P. & T. A.. st. Louis, NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
REAL EaTATE.

E. J. BURNS-City and country real estate.
If you have property. for sale, list II with
me. If you want to buy will do my best
to get YOU what you want. Room II, Mitch
{ ell & Lynde block. Telephone llol.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
opiates, and will not constipate like
nearly all other cough medicines.
Refuse substitutes. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
PERSONAL.


BENSON, the spiritualist, develop : all
phases of spirit power under guarantee
and gives proof of your particular phase.
Always at home. no sign. ZIG Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
CoNrRACroRs AND BUILDERs.

} 1f1N VOLK & CO.-Contractors and build
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass Onices and factory,
.311 to 30 Eighteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
EIEnrRInAI.


WA. ROBB & COAL kinds OF electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line OF
gas and combination fixtures. 1l9 Eight
eeuth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
LAUNDRIEs.

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ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY--Baurs-
field e. Sexton, proprietors. Fine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

GOLDSMITH MCKEE insurance agency,
Peoples National bank building, Rock
Island, III. Represent only hrst-class COM
panies writing fire, tornado plate glass,
liability, burglary, accident and health
insurance. All policies issued upon the
latest plans and most liberal conditions
Surety bonds furnished through the Amer
lean Bonding company, of Baltimore. Md
Open every wednesday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
FUEL.

EMPIRE COAL & COKE COMPANY-Whole-
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service
OFFICES l7ls First avenue. Telephone west
1890 ...+
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
C.,R 40 RaiIunv.

New Orleans April II to Is, inclIi-
sive, round trip tickets on sale at rate
of $25. Return limit April 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
CLAIRvoYANr.

CLARIVOYANT life reader Benson-tells
in trance. then it's written out, take il
home If it does not come true money re
turned any time Tells names, te lis your
wish and how you can get il without you
saying one word. or no pay. Always at
home. No sign on house. Paw 81. Tells
of yesterday. today, tom 'rroW. fore err
1l16 Second avenue, Rock Island. Benson
the Spiri .ualist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

Queen & Crescent fast line to Bir-
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
HEATING AND PLITMBING.

and plumbing along scientific and SAINT
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone lIIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
AIT DECORATION.

s. SON-Artistic interior decora-
ton. Finest line of late paper carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices. All Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

Queen & Crescent Service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

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II. j. TOHER & CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Priyale
wire to New York and Chicago. Offices
ZOE Main street. Telephone 4O7.
GEORGE II. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
IS years. No 542 and SAB Rialto building
Long distance phone. Harrison 1865.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

WE Will BOND YOU-Executors, admin
fstrators, guardians, trustees. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and so
ciety officers; city, state or u. ). govern
ment officials; contractors positions of
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
Except bail bonds). Terms reasonable.
Hayes & C1eaveland. resident managers,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

1T YOU WANT to buy, sell, trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure a situation
the Mail Is the one paper in Moline that can
do 1t for you. Mall wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-half cent
per word is the price to all alike, cash in
advance. 2-cent stamps will do. Evening
and Saturday Mail. Moline. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
FLORISTS.

THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company
Meyer s. Behring, Props. Green houses
Ills Fifteenth street. Plants, cut flower
and designs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

HENRY GAETJER - Proprietor Chippian-
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs Of
all kinds City store. 1907 Second avenue.
Telephone 610.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

MONEY TO LOAN-In any amount, on any
kind of security. Also choice property tor
sale or rent. w. L. Coyne, $50 Seventeenth
street, up stairs.
WE make a specially OF loanfng money on
household goods, horses, wagons, etc,
without removal and in quiet way. Cali
on us for quick loans. Fidelity Loan COM
pany, Room 3S. Mitchell & Lynde block.
WANTED-To loan money on diamonds,
watches, jewelry, hardware, musical in
struments, bicycles, clothing, dry goods,
furniture. etc. Highest cash prices PAID
for second hand goods of all kinds also.
The above goods for sale at half the usual
store prices. All business transactions
strictly confidential. His new number and
location, 1923 Second avenue. Don't forget
#. Jones secondhand store. Two rings
on t217
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
MONEY 10 LOAN.


MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security at
lowest rates Marion E. Sweeney, attor-
ney, rooms 1896, Mitchell s. Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
ARCHITECTS.


LEONARD DRACK-Architect and superin
tendent. Skinner block, second floor
once hours-10 to IL ~ to $50 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

AUGUSTANA' CoLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training giveI
for entry into commercial lite. Term:
reasonable Apply at Augustana college
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
HnrELs AND REsoRrs.


GRAND HOTEL-Famous CoIfax mineral
springs. Offers best accom- modationS at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
Colfax, Iowa
LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located e,767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort. A perfect place for rest. For partc.
ulars address DIR. Daniel S. Perkins, Medi.
cal Director. Las Vegas. N. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
WANrrprnrALrH rLp

WANTED boys at the Harper house
Good wages.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

One hundred miles shortest to
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
DENTISTS

S~>--~e~--e~~-<---|---
u m, 1880 to 5 D. m 2l9M Eighteenth
street, opposite Union once. Telephone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
FOR RENr-RooA1s.

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms at 727
Fifteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
wANTED-AGENTS.

WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business, old establish
ted house solid financial standing; straight
bona fide weekly cash salary SIS paid by
check each wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager, S79 Caxton bldg.
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
EDUCATIONAL

VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school fol
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi
tation. Rudimentary and higher branche!
and all polite accomplishments taught
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue
Rock Islaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

INSURANCE.
INSURANCE on dwellings and household
goods a specially. Oldest and best COM
panies lowest rates G. r. Chamberlin,
Mitchell & Lynde block. Phone 1880.
TORNADO INSURANCE-Rates for city
property 20 cents per 800 one year, 90 cents
ner alOO three years, 90 cents per 800 five
Years Call or address @. r. Chamberlin
AGENT Mitchell g. Lynde building.
HAYES & CLEAvELAND = The pioneer
agency. Old time and fire tested compa-
MES Fire. lightning. plate glass, tornado,
Ground floor offices 80 to 21S, Eighteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

FOR RFNT-Furnlshed front room at rea-
sonable rate a 2025 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

Only through car line to Asheville,
n. C., Queen & Crescent route and
Southern railway,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

CARD OF THANKS.
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TO THE singers. to the drill team and the
head once employees of the NJ. w. A. tn
friends and all who in any way assisted
us or sent their tokens of love and sym
pathy during the sickness and death of
our SON and brother, we wish to express
our sincere thanks. (SiRned) Mr.. and
Mrs. D. j. Webb and children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

WANTED-In each county, local resident
representative to sell our high grade CT
gars to the trade on new proposition;
quality and price defy competition. Able
statesmen can easily make from 5000 to $500
month. Exclusive territory given; no
acted Apply with references to George
Samels g. Co., 69-71 Dearborn street, Chica-
90, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
NrTsCELLANEoUs.

DO YOU WANT AGENTS2-Many years ex-
perience places US in a position to give you
valuable Information along lines that will
assure you success. Ask for free letters
of information and bulletin of daily papers
that pay. We also start responsible par
ties in the mail order and agency supply
business. Lord & Carver. Racine, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

WANTED-An established wholesale house
recently incorporated, extending business
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 800 per month, ex
penses and commission. Must invest 81 ,00C
In capital stock of company, on which divi
dend of per cent will be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address
Secretary, box 440 Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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McCASKRIN & Observation-Disclosures a
law. Rock Island and Milan. Rock Islan'
ONCE in BengsLon block. Milan ONCE OIL
Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

IwANTED-A boy to help in barn Apply
at 1918 Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

N. M. MOORE, NJ. D.-Star block. Hours 10
to II a.. m, to and after p. m.
DR. CORA EMERY REED-Homeopathic
physician. Special attention to diseases OF
women and children; also diseases of eye,
ear, nose and throat. once hours, $50 to
IL a. m, to p. m. S21 Sixteenth street,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-04-10

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wANTED-Man or woman to solicit orders
for our cotfees, teas, etc, ONLY reliable
Apply at Bartlett Bros.
WANTED-LadieS and gentlemen to canvas
tor the best selling article on the market.
First class proposition to right party. Ad
dress ''F 49, Argus Office
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-01-03
GOOD COUNTRY ROADS.
Improvement Of Land as Well
ns Water Highways.

There is no question that bad
loads cost nearly or quite as much
as their improvement would amount
to. Probably there is no locality
which has been to the trouble and ex-
pense of improving its own roads,
that would not testify that the i'm
provement' is worth all that it COST.
The market value of Ohio farms has
increased but three-tenths of one per
cent in the last decade. Doubtless q
large part of this retrograde move
ment is due to inaccessibility during
large part of the year. 1t has been
estimated that Kansas farmers lost
more than $50OOO,OOO in one year
through bad roads. The plan of
building specimen sections as object
lessons to communities in which they
lie, is perhaps the most persuasive
and convincing argument that can be
arranged to educate taxpayers to the
knowledge that road improvement
means money in their pockets even
tually, and will beAa good investment.
And when taxpayers get generally
aroused to the equal Importance of
good roads to good water or rail
transportation, then we shall have
our congressional committees har-
arguing and scheming for road i'm
provement appropriations with the
same zeal now displayed in asking
for river and harbor appropriations.
There really is no more reason for
obliging the local communities to
bear all the expense of road build
ing in their vicinities than for re-
curing the vesselmen to make all
their river and harbor improvements.
The former is just as much a public
service and public improvement of
widespread influence as the latter.
It therefore becomes the govern
ment's business to foster the i'm
proyement of its land as we'll as it's
water highways.-Ohio Farmer