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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14
HEIRS GET THE LAND.
Ending Of an Important Case Involving
an Immense Tract of Land.

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Nov. I'D. X. Bailey
OF this city, county judge OF M~innehaha
county, has decided an important case In
which residents OF Illinois are interested,
n which involves III tracts OF South
Dakota land containing 100 acres each, or
an aggregate of nearly IL, 600 acres.
The Illinois heirs OF Edward Sanford,
a Morris, ILL.,, capitalist h died some
months ago., asked that the estate be dis
tributed among them. This proposed ac-
ton was opposed by the administrator or
the estate of a former partner of Sanford
who alleged hi the South Dakota farms
which purported to belong to Sanford In
reality were purchased with money be-
longing TO the former partner, and there
fore should be distributed among the heirs
of the partner.
Judge Bailey, after hearing the testi-
mony In the case, has decided in favor OF
the Sanford heirs and has ordered that
such part Of the estate as Is within the
limits OF South Dakota shall be distrib-
lted among them.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14
Mrs. Poultney Bigelow. whose move

Mrs. Poultney Bigelow. whose novel,
1.-THE Middle Course" has excited consid-
cradle comment, was talking about the
British museum, which she knows thor
oughly.
Every visitor to London" she SAID,
visits the museum. All sorts OF persons
go there, and some Of the questions that
these persons put to the officers are anus
ing. There was a woman of Bath who
said TO an attendant once:
81 nave been looking about for a skull
of Oliver Cromwell. Have you no skull OF
Cromwell here?"
No, madam the attendant answered.
"'How very odd exclaimed the woman.
They have a fine one In the museum az
Oxford"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

An international exposition OF indus.
tries connected with the utilization or
alcohol and products OF fermentation
is to be held in Vienna. opening April
16, 1904, and closing May 81, 1905. The
exposition is TO give a comprehensive IL
lustration OF the present condition or
the alcohol industry, with particular
reference to the use of other industries
connected with products of fermenta-
tion-namely, breweries. distilleries,
malt houses, starch works and the
production Of fermented vinegar.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

The growing use OF electric light signs
has caused legislation on the subject,
as in London some time g In regard
TO 'nashers," which were restricted.
The owners OF the electric signs above
the sidewalk in Chicago have now
been officially notified that their signs
must be kept alight until IL O'Clock
p. m, or the licenses will be revoked.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

On her wedding day the women OF
paAsNarse gnve the crown princess n
sum of money with which she was TO
buy a present. That was ten years z
and now the money thus received
amounts to SEQ, 900. With this sum the
princess has just bought an estate at
Jassy, where will be opened a schoo of
household economy.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14
Released From Prison.

Pierre, S. D., Nov. 1.-GoVerno
Herreid has released from the penl-
tertiary, through pardon, Charles
Coulson. John Wing, James Bailey,
Charles Harrison, all convicted In De-
cenlber, 1900, for participation In the
white cap" affair in KingsburX
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Grants by the British and Foreign
Bible society to DR.. Morrison and his
assistants for producing the first Chi
nese bible totaled $4,000, while to DR..
william Carey and his associates In
the various Serampore versions the
grants OF honey and material exceeded
ROE 900
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

On all the American mailships iowa
days there is a regular postof1ce In
charge OF three postal clerks from the
New York ~postofice, who live abroad
and assert the mails just as is done
by the clerks upon the railway postal
no &c
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14
Ono Hundred We. RS AGO.

Robert Emmett was hanged In Dublin
for nigh treason in conspiring the death
of George III and providing arms and
money for the rebels.
II Is such men and martyrs that have
made the Emerald isle famous as a
liberty-loVing people.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

The consumption of pig Torn In the
United states for the year is estimated
Mt 20,O 600, 900 tons and the furnaces have
peer producing on hat basis, but 1000
600 tons of pig iron has been bought
abroad. This has depressed the market
so that a number of furnaces have
blown out.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

For two years the oil consumption Of
the world has exceeded the production.
The stock of crude Pennsylvania pc.
troleum above ground in December,
1900, was 10, ia, III barrels, while In De-
cember, 1902, the mount thus stored
was only 5,699, 1877 barrels. P~ennsylvan-
la has the greatest American oil field.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14
Knights of Columbus to Sioux City.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 9.-Efforts to
secure a special train on the Great
Northern railroad to carry them to
Sioux City on the 22d inst. are being
made by local members of the knights
of Columbus. They express them
selves as confident that they will Sc
cure a sufficient number to entitle them
to the special. No efforts are being
spared to induce a very large number
to make the trip, the intention OF the
local members being To handsomely re-
turn the recent visit of the Sioux City
knights to Sioux Falls and aid them in
the work of initiating a large class at
Sioux City on the date mentioned
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Few men go to church more regular
~ than ]. Pierpont Morgan, who Is
very rond of religious exercises. When
,t home, according to report, he In
variably passes his Sunday evenings In
singing HYMNS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

According to an official Japanese re-
port. there were, at the n of June
last, 53,779 persons in prison in Japan,
including 3,249 women.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

The shipments of iron ore last year
from the Mesaba range, in the Lake
Superior region, about eighty miles
from Duluth, were over 10000 900, or
80 per cent. of the total production OF
the United States.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Farm laborers in Mexico may be m
ployed at from Is to 20 cents a day,
though in many parts of the country
they are scarce and unreliable.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

The Rev. Father McKeever, rector of,
the st. Rose of Lima church, of New
ark, N. j., that he Will Offer
gold medals as a reward for firemen'
who save lives. \
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

A study of bird migration from the
Knock lightship, at the mouth
of the Thames, twenty-one miles from
and, has been undertaken by w. Eagle
Clarke, of Edinburgh.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Miss Laura Drake Gill, dean OF Bar
nard cQL.Sge, has been appointed al
wiser to women graduate students OF,
Columbia university, an office created
by the Columbia trustees about a year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

If a person is bitten by a supposed
~ mad dog, let him call a physiciais
and apply lemon Juice to the wound.
This IS Che advice of DR.. Lagorio of the
pasteur Institute.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

There is one physician to each 600
in the United States-in
cities II is one to 500. Death and IN
crease of population make room for
about 5000 new doctors n year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Baroness Lowenfeld of Germany,
recently incurred heavy losses at
Monte Carlo gambling tables, has
sold nearly all her property In order TO
the debts thus contracted.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Commerce between the United States
and Russia during the last fiscal yea
greatly surpassed that of any previous
year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Life: Won Porker-Aren't you satisfied
With that a%ntenuptial settlement?
Lord Grafter-No, sir. l don't want TO
lose my self respect after marriage by
having TO run to you daughter for every
thousand.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Our imports from Turkey are about.
SfO,O 600, 900, Of which one-half comes
from Turkey in Asia. our exports to
Turkish territory are less than $500, 900.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Mrs. Hatterson-Your new house, l
suppose. will be finished in modern
style? Mrs. Catterson--Oh, yes; moth
ing in il but antiques.-Town Topics.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

In London SOC, 900 are pigged togeth-)
er three in a room, while three-quar-S
ters OF a million hav half n room EACH.
$4,000 belong to very poor, 100000 toi
the poor. ;
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

The number of insane in California;
in 1860 was ] to 1000, n in 1870 l to
500. At present the registered insane
number l to 269 of the general popu-
lation.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

The practice of cremation makes slow
progress despite the considerations in
its favor which can be urged.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

She, or Broadway-Why, Mr.. Black!
Where on earth did you come from?
He-I came clean from Pittsburg. rs
that possible ?'-Yonkers Statesman.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Maximlte, the composition Of which
IS a government secret, Is about three
times as powerful! as ordinary gum
powder, and is n powdery substance,
melted by heat and poured into a shell.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14
The Reason.

Chicago Record-Herald: Shell can't
see why l ever elopcd with you,
Hell can. ! was the hrst fool that ever
asked you to elope. ~
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

A statue Of Cervantes is to be erect
ed in Paris as a mark Of gratitude toy
ward 9TH Spanish admirers of Victor
Hugo. who erected a statue to him In
Madrid.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

General Fred d. Grant is n of the
few army officers who are total alb
stainers from alcoholic beverages.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption cured me
of n tenacious and persistent cough
WIN. II. Harrison, 227 w. l2lst street,
New York, March %, 1901. :
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Farm machinery saved In the plant
ing and gathering of last years crop in
lhe United Mates 500, 600, 600.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

One-half of all the women In Mas
sachusetts who are able to WORK are
wage earnerS.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Servia and Greece each nave a pop
ulation of $500, 600, or a little less IMAM
the state of Indiana. !
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Town Topics: Gladys Beautigirl-Oh,'
hut mamma objects 80 kissing!
Jack Swife-Well. l am not kissing your
mamma. am l?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Germans eat the most Irish pota-
Toes, the annual consumption being
aver sQ,00O,eoQ tons,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Most reptiles are VIGOROUSLY deaf.
Except caymans and crocodiles; the
PENS absolutely so.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Mrs. winslow's ooTHING SYRUP Tor Children
,eethinR; softens the gums, reduces INFLAMMATION al
AVS pain, cures wind collie. . cent = bottle
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

A. shell from a 12-inch gun makes
re flight of nine miles in az. seconds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-11-14

Shoes by mail, 26 cents extra. illustrated
Cstalog tree, W. T. DOUGLAS, Brockton, HASA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12

ing done call up ~ n. Mcneil, 217
Eighteenth street. Old phone 1925
west; new phone 5957.
Are you going to buy a couch? See
our stock of over 100 different styles
and get our prices. Clemann & Salz-
mann's, the store that saves you
money.
Prof. Armstrong, the strong man,
will fill two days engagement at
Benefits glove and fur store, 1917
Second avenue, May Is and IA. Every
body invited.
We have received some new crea-
tons in parlor furniture and odd
pieces. Youn be interested in them
Let us quote you our prices. Clemann
q Salzmann.
Company a last evening ended its
series of dancing parties that have
been given during the season on al
ternate Monday evenings. The dances
have been deservedly popular among
the militiamen and their friends
Prof. Armstrong, the strong man.
will fill a two days engagement at
Benefits glove and fur store, 1917
Second avenue, May 10 and II. Every
body invited.
Miss Lena Kuschmann. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Kuschmann, of
South Heights. is recovering after an
operation performed upon her eyes
at st. Luke's hospital, in Davenport.
Ferdinand SCHNEIDER was removed
to the hospital this afternoon i'm the
city ambulance. c. +. Conrad, who
was taken to the hospital some time
ago. has recovered sufficiently to be
removed to his home, 1911 Second av-
enue.
We have the largest stock of car
pets. rugs and mattings in the three
cities. You'll say so, too, if you Will
come and inspect our stock. We not
only give you the largest selection,
but our prices are guaranteed lower.
Clcmann q Salzmann.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
FEAST FOR MUSIC LOVERS
IN CHORAL UNION CONCERT

May 20 is the date upon which the
Rock Island Choral society will give
it's first concert for the season of
10000. The Illinois theatre has been
secured for the event and the public
will be given rare musical treat
Theodore b. Spiering, the famous vio-
linist, of Chicago, will appear with the
society, and in addition to Mr.. Spier-
ing's part on the program, which alone.
viii be worth the price asked for as
sociate memberships, the choral So
ciety will sing several beautiful num-
bers for mixed chorus and both male
and ladies' choruses.
The rehearsals have been well at
tended and much enthusiasm is shown
by the active members in performing
the several numbers for the concert
The careful, painstalIing work be-
slowed upon the chorus by Prof
Toenniges will certainly show its re-
suits, and it is assured that the forth
coming concert will be a great sue
cess.
Holders of membership tickets will
be welcome to attend any of the
Tuesday evening rehearsals in room
10. high school.
Associate membership tickets may
be obtained at Totten's and Bowlby's
music stores, also from Prof. Toen-
niges and Oscar Setterdahl at Mitch
ell & Lynde's bank. or of any of the
active members. a So membership
ticket entities the holder to two re-
served seats at each of the three
grand concerts to be given at the Illi-
nois theatre during the season. 4
$50 membership ticket entities the
holder to one seat at each concert
The object of the society is wor-
thy one and the public is showing it's
appreciation by liberal subscriptions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
WE LOST THE FLIP
Joint Session of the Iowa and
Illinois Bankers Goes Across
the River.
so DECIDED HERE YESTERDAY
Two Executive Committees Hold a
Meeting at the Rock
Island Club.

At meeting of the local executive
committees of the Iowa and Illinois
bankers it was decided by lot that the
joint session of the two associations
should be held in Davenport. The
Iowa association will hold its session
in Davenport July rs, while the Illi-
nois association meets at the same
time in Rock Island. July % the joint
session will be held at Davenport, as
mentioned.
The meeting at which this was de-
termined was held yesterday after
noon at the Rock Island Club, the
members from the Davenport eXecu-
time committee meeting the members
of the committee appointed here last
week. The matter was discussed
thoroughly and it was decided that
the only impartial manner in which
to settle the place of holding the joint
meeting was by lot.
DistinguIshed Speakers
In Joseph Cannon, speaker of the
house of representatives, and Gov.
Cummins. of Iowa, two noteworthy
speakers have been secured for the
meeting at Davenport, to be held on
the second day of the convention.
There is a possibility of executives
from other states being present.
The plans for the entertainment of
the several hundred guests who are
expected have not been worked out
in detail. There may be a steamer
trip with luncheon served during the
river journey, providing a large
enough boat can be secured. This,
however, has not been decided on.
There is a possibility that the Mime
sofa and Wisconsin associations may
he down for the second day. Their an
nual meeting is to be held about the
same time and an effort is being made
to have them come down here for a
day. There is now some correspond
ence being exchanged on the subject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
The Weather.

i Threatening weather to-
night and Wednesday, prob
ably with showers; cOntin-
ued warm.
j. NJ. SHERIER,
Observer.
Temperature--At7 a. M. Cd;
at $50 D. m. 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
TODAY'S MARKETS

Chicago. May l2-Fonowing are the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing quotations
In today's markets:
Wheat.
May, 1854; 77S; 1884; W..
July, ~ 721S 7&-; y.
Sept, COS; 69S; 69a; o9ab
Corn.
May, 431; 434: 439S; 4Sa6.
July, Az; Az: AIS 44B
Sept 444S-; 449s; AZ; Ash.
Data
July, S2S; S21l; 80; 32Ab
Sept. 2ss5 29>s 29&s; 299s.
Pork.
May, 1865; is. IS: Is IS: rs 65
July, 100: IL 20 Il 90 II 10
Sept, 1857; 1872 1857; 1887.
Lard
May. $50; 8 So So; 5 Sc.
July, 50; 9.92; 9. so o.e2.
Sept, 500; 900; S.92; 300.
Ribs.
May, 9 o.: Q Il: COZ: s.I7
July, 9.25; 9.27; 917: 9.27.
Sept, 9.15; $50; els; $50.
Rye, May so, July 80; fax. cash. N w.
lis; ). W. Ill, May LII, July LA; bar
2s5; hogs 1900; cattle 5000. sheep 1900
Hog market opened sc lower.
ers, &c 65a6 .; good heavy, S6.45Ge.Ss; rough
heavy, $4,000
Cattle market opened steady.
Sheep market opened slow.
Hogs at Kansas City 5000, cattle 5000
hogs at Omaha 16 .000 cattle lO,C0e.
Union stock yards $40 a. m.
Hog market slow to l0c lower.
Light, &C. 25G6.65; mixed and butchers, G6. so
16 so; good heavy, s6 40G6.75; rough heavy,
Sc. 40G5655
Estimated receipts Tuesday: Wheat 30,
corn $50, oats 90, hogs 26 .O00
Cattle market steady.
Beeves g 90G5 so, cows and heifers LOCO
475 Texas steers 81 .0004 80, stockers and
feeders 81 s0GDiS0.
Sheep market generally steady.
Hog market closed generally lOc lower.
Light, e6.15I6 SIS: mixed ana butchers, $50
@670; good heavy, s6 40l16.75; rough heavy.
640G6.55.
Cattle market closed steady
Sheep market closed weak to l0c lower.
New York Stocks.
New York, May l2.-The following are the
closing quotations on the New York stock
exchange:
So. Pacific 54S, sugar 1875. c. & A. com. SOll,
gas 10i Penna. l299S B. & o. 9l%. G. R. l. &
P com 441A. c. NJ. & ST. p 1905, Manhattan al u.
Pacific Mail 90. Atchison com. 799S, W. U
Tel. Co. e, N. Y. Central 1921. L. & N
1854 B.. K. t. 65h. Rdg. com. Sass, leather
com. 1884, copper 65sl. Atchison pfd. 97%, U,
:. Steel pfd. S3%, U. s Steel common 34lS,
Missouri Pacific 112. Union Pacific common
S9S, coal and iron 62M. Erie common S4ss :;
wabash pfd IS, Can Pacific 1872 Republic
Steel common lS1<. Republic Steel pfd. ....,
NJ. K. s. It. common 26A, American Car
Foundry common 39s c. s G. w. %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
CITY CHAT.

ZaZarO. Union cigar.
For insurance, L. j. Burns.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For real estate and insurance, Il. j.
Burns.
Read our al on this page. Young
s. McCombs.
ST. Paul lodge, n. of P. will hold a
regular meeting this evening.
Kerler Bros, ola reliable carpet
cleaners. Phones, 1874 and 5134.
For tin and furnace work see II. T.
Siemon, 1926 Fourth avenue, Union 2S3.
List your property, buy home and
insure with us. Goldsmith & Mckee.
Young & McCombs' large display ad
on this page will interest sharp buy
ers.
Gasoline stoves our line is now
complete. Prices right. Clemann d
Salzmann.
Midsummer millinery style display
at the Brandenburg millinery store
tomorrow.
DlSpidy u HilusuihhCA StJiSS aiiN
models at the Brandenburg millinery
store tomorrow.
Ruth Mission Band will meet with
Miss Grotjan, 545 Twentieth street,
Wednesday at , p. m.
Trinity guild will meet with Mrs
DeSanto Wednesday afternoon at
2:30, 52s Twenty-third street.
The automatic refrigerator will cut
down your ice bill this summer. See
the styles we are showing. Clemann
d Salzmann.
Prof. Armstrong, the strong man,
win fill a two days engagement at
Benefits glove and fur store, 1917
Second avenue, May 10 and Ii. Every
body invited.
When you want first class plumb
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
ANNUAL MEETING OF
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES

The annual meeting of the Associa-
ted Charities was held last evening at
the home of DIR. j. w. Stewart. The
annual report was read showing what
has been done by the organization
during the year and plans for the flu
ture were discussed. \ nominating
committee of three was appointed TO
prepare a list of candidates for the
offices of the association, Those on
the committee are Mrs. Worker, Mrs.
Terry and Miss Ramser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
COUNTY TEMPLE.
Transfers.

May I'M. w. Battles, Jr., to Anna
H. Swcnsson, lots and 9, block .,
Moore's First add, Moline, $1,000
Margaret +. Cummings to Louella
NJ Craig, e% lot 6. block /. Edwards
First add, Moline, 81.
James p Pearson to David 4. Schu-
Ter, eA of NE lot 1, block s, Old or
Original Town of Moline, 81 900.
w. f. Bailey to Margaret ID. SUIT
cliffe. ) feet lot 10, and 80 feet lot
II, w. f. Bailey's Third add, Rock
Island, $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions. Live
Stock. Feed and Fuel.

Today's Quotations on PrJvISiOns. Live
stock. Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, May 12.-Fonowing are the
quotations on the local market:
Provisions,
Butter-Creamery 2ec a csc. dairy1s92Oc'
Eggs-Fresh l3c6114c.
Live poultry-Spring chickens - per
dozen hens &c per pound, ducks l2hc, Iur-
KEYS 12xc, geese 91fc.
egetabies-Potaroes, sc to 35c.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $3.50 to el75 cows and
heifers g.. 90 to $3.50, calves $3.50 to $500.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers S6.25 to eco
Sheep-Yearlings or over, per cwt. $500 to
IS 50, Lambs per head 1850 to 500.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn 456046c; oats, S5c to 36c.
Forage-Timothy hay, s13 to ga, prairie
$40 to Si1, baled prairie 90, baled timothy Sl2
straw, $500.
Coal-Lump. per bushel l3c6114c, mine run
I3c per bushel, slack, per bushel &c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12

Subscribe for The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
TRI-CITY RAILWAY BILL
rs SIGNED BY GOV. YATES

Gov. Yates yesterday affixed his sig
nature to the relief act passed by
both houses of the legislature for the
purpose of legalizing the franchises
of the Tri-City Railway company on
this side of the Mississippi. which had
been declared invalid under existing
acts by the state supreme court. The
enactment now being law there is
nothing further to stand in the way
of the companys improvements in
this city.