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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Alfalfa Enr SniIinr-

Seeing considerable inquiry for soil
ing crop, beg to say to all who have
any suitable land try alfalfa, says p.
Clawson of Ohio in Stockman and
Farmer. If properly handled. it has
no equal in the quality of feed, in the
ease with which it is harvested, in the
value of the residue, if any, and last,
but not least, it is perpetual and easy
TO have it always at it's best 1t IS
ready here latitude 39) by May 10 for
the mower, and 4 good crop should cut
six tons to the acre. ready again June
20 with an equal crop, again Aug. 30
with half as much, again Oct. 10 three
tons. and it will still make good
growth. BY beginning a little early
you can get it so you will have 1t al
ways just at its best. Try a small
plat. AS hay it has no equal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
HINTS FOR FARMERS
Seed Corn,


Recent experiments at the Iowa ex-
pertinent station show that the cur
rent opinion of farmers that the butts
and tips of the ears should be reject
ed in selecting seed corn was correct
In this test the result was a percent
age of termination of GO for tips, $50
for middles and 62.2 for butts. This
shows plainly less degree of vitality
in the misshapen butt and tip kernels
than in the symmetrical and uniform
kernels from the middle of the ear. A
further continuation of the test showed
a similar difference IN early growth in
favor of the kernels from the middle
of the ear.
The best way to select seed corn is
in the ear, for the conformation of the
ear is as important as that of the kerr
mel. Long, close fitting kernels are
wanted. So also are ears well filed
at the ends and as nearly as possible
cylindrical in form. which gives a lar
ger per cent of normal sized kernels,
for as the taper increases the length
and size of the kernels decrease. Seeds
men rarely ship seed corn long dis
tances in the ear, but when they do
they ship better corn than that which
is shelled. This advice. therefore. APP
plies to home selection of seed rather
than to that shipped in from long dis
tancpS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
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 ire trees are budding and'@tlte
flowers blooming, what could be more
inviting than a trip to this beautiful
mountain country?
The months of April and May in the
land of the sky and Sapphire coun-
try, including, Asheville and Hot
Springs, n. 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, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
TALES OF THEATRE

David Higgins is "a comedian who
has many original forces at his com
mand and many elements of person
atty that entitled him to public es-
TEEN and attention. He can write
good plays and create excellent stage
characters. He can play them we'll
He can direct his plays and possesses
the gift of getting at the heart of
things. He has a certain power for
dramatic acting as well as the power
of smiles and tears. With all these
forces. he has. besides-and this is
the best part of him-a real honest
love for the best in his art and puts
forward his best efforts in the limited
opportunities offered him To to ele-
vate public taste into due apprecia-
ton of the better and higher things
of the stage. He is ably assisted by
his talented wife. Georgia Waldron.
and together they have done some eX-
cellent work in dramatics, notably in
their southern play of AT Piney
Ridge" Il very quaint yet powerfully
dramatic story full of humor and pa
thos. that will be presented by them
at the Illinois theatre Friday, May 10.
for an engagement of one night only.
This play has won much favor and is
so well known as to need no addition
in the way of praise. 1t will be pre-
scented with all its beautiful effects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Ahont Snnth Dakota.

During 1902 South Dakota harvest
ed 46,s5S.OOO bushels of wheat, value
$26.139, 900, and sold live stock to the
value of $31, 100000
There are splendid opportunities
for success in South Dakota today.
One crop sometimes pays for farm.
\ book descriptive of South Dakota,
its resources and opportunities, has
just been published by the Chicago,
Milwaukee d ST. Paul railway. 1t will
be sent to any address for two cents.
F. A. Miller, general passenger agent,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
LOST AND FOUND


Ninth avenue between Seventeenth ant
Twentieth streets. Suitable reward will
be paid for its return to 945 Seventeenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
A Sure Thing.

1t is said that nothing is sure ex-
cept death and taxes, but that is not
altogether true. DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption is a sure cure
for all lung and throat troubles.
Thousands can testify to that. Mrs
C. b. Van Metre, of Shepherdtown, w.
Va, says: Il had severe case of
bronchitis and for a year tried every
thing i heard of, but got no relief.
One bottle of DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry then cured me absolutely" It's
infallible for Group, whooping cough,
grip, pneumonia and consumption.
Try it. It's guaranteed by Hartz d
Ullemeyer, druggists. Trial BOTTLES
free. Regular size, so cents and 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
AdmInIstrator.s Notice.

Estate OF John H. Norris. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate of John Il.
Norris, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the city of Rock Island. at the July
term. on the first Monday in July next. ar
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested to at
tend, 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 eth day of May. A. D. 1905
ANDREW O'BRIEN, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Winter wheat.

The Modern Miller in its crop sum-
mary saws: THE latest returns Indicate
no change in the condition of winter
wheat. The outlook in general is eX-
cellent At the meeting of the South
western Missouri Millers' association
it was the opinion the crop in the terri
tory whence these millers draw their
supplies was 105 compared with last
year. A high average condition is also
reported from elsewhere. There Is no
confirmation of damage by bugs in Tex
as or fly in other sections. and the only
menace is the present freezing wealth
er. Stocks of wheat in country eieva-
tors are the smallest of the season, as
farmers are unable to make deliveries
because of bad roads"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
ST. LOUIS FAIR BALLOON
rs STILL UNCAPTURED

Floating somewhere in the earth's
atmosphere. perhaps near this city,
free to wander whithersOever it may.
it is supposed there is balloon that
is worth any mans while To capture.
The balloon itself is Il silk structure,
20 feet in diameter. so feet long. made
of heavy yellow silk and covered with
a rope netting. This great airship is
worth $500 on the market. and it be-
longs without any reservation what
ever to the person who captures it.
And this is not all For securely
fastened to the bottom of the balloon.
in silk bag, oiled so as to keep out
the moisture, is a document which
gives to the captor of the airship Il
ticket to the Louisiana Purchase eX-
position, good for the entire season.
The balloon is one of several that
assembled at st. Louis Thursday night
of the dedication period. Mr.. PAM.
who had charge of the pyrOtechnics
AT the worlds fair dedication. had a
number of captive balloons that were
to figure in spectacular aerial dis
play. but several of them escaped and
these balloons have been falling in
different parts of the country. One
was recovered by Oren Nollentine, at
sorrento, Ill. and another by James C..
Hinsey. at Worden. III.
But neither of these balloons is the
prize bearer. This particular balloon
which was dispatched on its journey.
destination unknown, was sent up by
Aeronaut Carl Meyer after dark
Thursday. April so. Its only cargo
was message. written on official
worlds fair stationery and signed Of
ficially by President David Il. Francis,
conveying the information that the
finder of the balloon. upon preSenta-
ton Of the letter and a written state
ment regarding it's finding. would be
supplied with a pass to the worlds
fair frCm May 1, 1904. to the close of
the fair. Dee. l, 1904.
The great balloon was filed with
hydrogen gas, more than 10000 cubic
feet being used at n cost of about
5000. This is sufficient 10 keep the
balloon in the air from two to three
weeks. 1t is at the mercy Of every
wind that blows and may be found a
thousand miles hence, or it may wan
der around and when the gas finally
has leaked. fall close to where the
ascension was made.
When the balloon arose it carried Il
huge light that burned for possibly
half an hour. 1t arose rapidly and
was caught by wind from the south
east. The breeze was strong and the
light could be seen moving northwest
through the sky. 1t arose and struck
another current and struck off due
east, rising higher, and soon disap-
peared
The balloon will rise and fall with
the temperature, until it finally de-
scends. As it strikes the colder strata
Of air the gas will condense and the
airship will fall. When it strikes the
warm atmosphere near the earth it
will expand and the balloon will again
rise. This it will repeat many times.
Then the balloon may be seen in
scores of places before it comes near
enough to earth tn be made captive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
A sprrne and summer Tonic.

Go to the glorious mountains of
western North Carolina, the Land of
the Sky" and Sapphire Country" a
natural paradise at all times of the
year, pleasant spot, full of life, of
color and enjoyment, rich with pos
sibilities for health and recreation.
For temperature and climate it is I'M
excelled. Reach by the Southern
railway.
Write for descriptive book of "The
Land of the Sky" mailed free upon
application to ]. S. Mccullough. N. w.
P. A. Southern railway, 225 Dearborn
street, Chicago, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
.The Land of the Sky.

This is the title of an attractive
booklet just issued by the passenger
of the Southern railway,
descriptive of western North Caro-
lima. The book is beautifully illus
trated and gives the prospective tour
list an excellent idea of the attrac-
tons of the charming mountain coun-
try. To those contemplating a trip,
for either health or pleasure, during
the spring or summer, it would be
well to apply to a representative of
the Southern railway for copy of
this booklet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Little EARLY Riser

now and then at bedtime will cure
constipation, biliousness and liver
troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers are the famous little pills that
cure by arousing the secretions, NOV
ing the bowels gently, yet effectually'
and giving such tone and strength to
the glands of the stomach and liver
that the cause of the trouble is re-
moved entirely, and if their use is
continued for a few days there will
be no return of the complaint.
Sold by Harper house drug store;
A. j. Riess drug store, corner Seventh
avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
G., so. Railway.

Beginning Feb. Is and continuing
until June Is, we will have on sale
one way excursion tickets to San
Francisco and Los Angeles at rate
of thirty-one dollars ($3D.
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and Pu-
get Sound points, thirty dollars
($3o).
Salt Lake City, Ogden. Butte and
Helena, twenty-siX dollars ($26).
Inquire phone 1850, c., Il. & Q. tick
ct agent, depot Twentieth street and
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Asrarnrnn From Seed.

BY starting with rooted plants year
is gained. but with some farmers lit
tile money counts more than great
deal of time, and rather than Fay a
couple of dollars for the root they will
go without. Sow seed early in spring
in n bed by itself. making the groui;d
rich, but avoiding weedy manure
Keep down the weeds and transplant
the asparagus the following year, set
ting them good distance apart and
deep enough so that harrows and cul-
tivators can be run over the surface
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
&ee.5b Peoria. Ill, to

New Orleans, La. and return via the
Illinois Central railroad. Account an
nual meeting American Medical asso-
citation Tickets on sale May l to 4;
extreme return limit, May 80. Two
daily trains. Only one night on the
road. Solid Pullman trains, consist
ing of standard sleepers, buffet. libra
ry cars, chair cars and diners. Write
US for full information. G. A. Smith,
commercial agent. City ticket office,
329 Main street, Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

FOR RENT-Furnished front rooms with all
modern conveniences at 910 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
LEGALS.
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of James G. Blythe, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator of the estate OF James G.
Blythe, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois. deceased, hereby gives notice
that he will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room. in the CITY of Rock Island. at the July
1903 term on the first Monday in July next,
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and request
ed 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 5th day of May, A. D.. 1908.
BERNARD d. CONNOLLY, administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
RRn Ranria Tn

Los Angeles and San Francisco,
Cal, and return. Tickets on sale May
3 and IL, and ID to IS, inclusive. Ar
range your trip going via the Illinois
Central to New Orleans and Sunset
Route; returning via Ogden, Salt Lake
City and Denver. StOp-overs allowed
en- route. Write or call on us for full
information. G. A. Smith,. CONNER
cial agent. City ticket office, 800 Main
street, Peoria, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
CommercIaI FertiIiEer.

The commercial fertilizer used annu-
ally in the United States amounts to
between $4OOO0.000 and $50,000.0O0.
Most of the states have provided for
official inspection of fertilizer to pro-
tect the farmer from fraud. The heay.
Test applications are made In the south
ern states In some, of the prairie
states hardly any commercial fertili-
GERS are sold. M-aN aaT
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
Made Young Again.

''One of DR.. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my teens again. writes d. H. Tur-
ner, of Dempseytown, Pa. They're the
best in the world for liver, stomach
and bowels. Purely vegetable. Never
grippe. Only 25 cents. at Hartz g. Ulle-
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
$50 to california and Back

From Rock Island to San Francisco
or Los Angeles and return. First class
tickets. May and May - to IS.
Via Chicago, Milwaukee 81 St. Paul
railway. Return limit July rs. Ask
nearest ticket agent for details. or
write to F. A. Miller, general passen-
ger agent, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

GOLDSMITH s. MCKEE insurance agency
Peoples National bank building, Rock
Island, Ill Represent only firSt-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. Nd.
Open every Wednesday and Saturday
nights
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

WANTED-In each county, local resident
representative to sell our high grade CT
CARS to the trade 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 & Co., 69-71 Dearborn street. ChiCa-
go, Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
ART DEOORATIoN.


ton. Finest line of late paper carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices. Az Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
LAUNDRIEs.

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ROCK ISLAND STEAM LAUNDRY-Baurs-
field & Sexepn, proprietors-, Eine finish and
quick service. 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1891 - fslf; CO. : Mons -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. A thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable Apply at Augustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

Queen & Crescent fast line to Bir-
mingham and New Orleans. Two fast
trains daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
REAL ESTATE.

E. J. BURNS-City and country real estate
If you have property for sale, list it with
me. If you want to buy will do my best
to get you what you want. Room IL. Mitch
ell s. Lynde block. Telephone 1891.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
HEATING AND PLUMBING.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and SAINT
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone Il4S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

Queen &c Crescent service Cincin-
natl to Atlanta and Jacksonville, the
best in the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
WANTED-PosITIoNs

WANTED-EXtra work by young lady stem
ographer who makes mimeographing and
carbon work specially. Address &c TO-
this office
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
EDUCATIONAL.

VILLA DE CHANTAL-A home school for
girls conducted by the Sisters of the Visi-
tation. Rudimentary and higher branches
and all polite accomplishments taught.
Twentieth street and Fifteenth avenue,
Rock ISlaud.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS

$I.50 to Peoria and return, May 30,
via the Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

WANTED-An established wholesale house,
recently incorporated, extending business,
desires to engage competent manager for
branch house. Salary 800 per month, ex-
penSeS and com mission. Must invest 81 600
In capital stock of company. on which divi-
dend of per cent will be guaranteed, and
furnish satisfactory references. Address,
Secretary, box 40 Kansas City, Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.


H J. TOHER s. CO.-Brokers Davenport.
Stocks. grain, provisions, cotton. Privale
wire to New York and Chicago. Offices
1Oo Main street. Telephone 400.
GEORGE H. SIDWELL & CO.-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members of the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
25 years No. 542 and SAB Rialto building.
Long distance phone, Harrison 1888.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

One hundred miles shortest tc
Chattanooga, Queen & Crescent
route.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
ELECTRICAL.

w. A. ROBB & COAL kinds OF electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line of
gas and combination fixtures. lie Eight
zenith street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
FUEL.

COAL & COKE COMPANY-Whole-
sale and retail dealers in bituminouS and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service
Offices l7lS First avenue. Telephone west
I2Q0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
INSURANCE.

WE WILL BOND YOU-Executors. admin.
1stratOrs, guardians, trustees. trustees or
any kind of judicial bonds; lodge and So
ciety othcers; city. state or Z. :. govern
ment officials; contractors; positions of
trust; in fact, any kind of bond you want
except bail bonds). Terms reasonable.
Hayes & cleveland, resident MANAGERS,
Fidelity and Deposit company, of Mary
land.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
wANTED-AGENTS.

WANTED - Trustworthy person IN each
county to manage business, old establish
ed house, solid financial standing: straight
bona fde weekly cash salary SIS paid by
check each Wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanC-
ed for expenses. Manager, S7e Caxton bldg.
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

3 Only through car line to Asheville,
N. c., Queen & Crescent route and
Southern railway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

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rent by couple without chill
dren three unfinished rooms suitable for
light housekeeping. Address "R," care of
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
rOR RFNr-RooNrs.


FOR RENT-Newly furnished rooms. gas
and bath, 1928 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
WANTED-MALEHELP

W,ANTED-Ber boys at the Rock Island
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

McCASKRTN & McCASKRIN-Attorne a
law. Rock Island and Milan Rock ISlan(
once in BengSton block Milan ONCE OF
Main street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located e,767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort. perfect place for rest. For partic-
ulars address DR.. Daniel s. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director. Las Vegas. n. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
HOrELs AND REsoRrs.

GRAND HOTEL-Famous ColfaX mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices. Address William Frey,
Colfax, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

s. ONNELLY-Attorneys at
Jaw: money loaned once over Cramp-
tons book store, 17I9 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

WANTED Orders for the Bowman Lawn
Weed cutter,to be left at Benefits glove
store. and same will he delivered by w
w. Church. agent for the tri-cities. Resi-
dence 1l19 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14

Rest rooms at 1SISk Third avenue. near y.
NJ. G. A. building. Good home cooked DIN
from 10 u. m. We exist for accommo
dation. not profit Rooms open all day to
ladies for rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-14
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

OHN VOLK s. CO.-Contractors and build.
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mouldings- Dealers in plate
window and art glass Of1ces and factory,
81 to 800 Eighteenth street.