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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS-Located e,767
feet above the sea. All the year round re-
sort. A perfect place for rest. For partic-
ulars address DR.. Daniel s. Perkins, Medi-
cal Director, Las Vegas. n M.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
REAL ESTATE.

e. ]. BURNS-City and country real estate
If you have property for sale, list IT witt
me. If you want to buy will do my bes
to get you what you want. Room IL, Mitch
ell 8 Lynde block. Telephone 1871.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
ARCHITECTS.

~-~~~@~~~~-|~>~-~~~~~-
LEONARD DRACK-Architect and superin-
tendent. Skinner block, second floor.
once hours-l0 to u a m 4 to $50 p. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
PHYSICIANS.
DENTISTS.

n n " 50 C2,S;>o > 49, 90. -
II m, 1870 to p. m. 2l9H Eighteenth
street, opposite Union once. Telephone
new 1888
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
WANTED-AGENTs.

WANTED - Trustworthy person in each
county to manage business, old establish
@ as I S I az ST. NJ
check each Wednesday, with all expenses
direct from headquarters; money advanc-
ed for expenses. Manager. $40 Caxton bldg.
Chicago
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
GRAIN AMP PROVISIONS.

~~~O~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
H. J. TOHER s. CO.-Brokers, Davenport.
Stocks, grain, provisions, cotton. Priyale
wire to New York and Chicago. offices
100 Main street. Telephone 4O7.
GEORGE n. SIDWELL & CO-Commission
merchants. Grain, hay and provisions.
Members OF the Chicago board of trade
and Chicago Stock exchange. Established
IS years. No. $40 and 543 Rialto building
Long distance phone. Harrison 1858.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
MISCELLANEOUS.


DO YOU WANT AGENTSf-Many years ex-
perience places us in 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.
If YOU WANT to buy, SELL trade or rent
anything, engage helpor secure situation
the Mail Is the one paper in Moline that can
do It for you. Mail wants are popular and
Mail wants bring results. One-haf 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, 1903-08-18
HOTELS AND RESORTS.

C|~O~~C~|~~~~~->-~--~~~--
HOTEL-Famous ColfaX mineral
springs. Offers best accommodations at
reasonable prices Address William Frey,
Colfax, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

WANTED-Have YOU money 20 invest IN
real estate first mortgage loans on proper
" in this city or county: If so see us as
have number of good applications forloans
netting investors 51s to So per cent. l
have had 20 years experience in that line
of business in this city. During July
1 made nine loans from $40 to - 000
each. Marion +. Sweeney, alto rney,
Rooms 22-25 Mitchell Lynde Building,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

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, 900
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.
WANTED-In each county, local resident
representative to sell our high grade CT
garS to the trade on new propositions;
quality and price defy competition. Able
statesmen can easily make from 1900 to $500
month. Exclusive territory given; no
capital needed; no pay for SAM pies eX-
acted. Apply with references to George
Samels Co., 69-71 Dearborn street, ChiCa-
go. Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
MONEY TOLOAN.

CC~-C-C-C-C~~~c--S-~~ ~~~-~~"~"~~-~O~~~1~~.
MONEY TO LOAN on real estate security al
lowest rates. Marion E. Sweeney, attor
ney, rooms 1886, Mitchell & Lynde build
ing, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-Ladies to visit the Noonday
Rest rooms at lSISH Third avenue. near y
NJ. C.. A. building. Good home cooked din
ner from II 80 TO ?. supper Saturday oulN
from TO D. m. We exist for aCCommo
datiOn, not profit. Rooms open all day L
ladies for rest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

FOR SALE-Second-hand store. Best of To-
cation, good stock, cheap rent. Will pay
you to investigate. Reason for selling,
other business. Address ~ T. care of
Argus.
FOR SALE-A medium sized grocery stock
centrally located, good city trade, splen-
did farm trade and good will goes with
the business Can rent store for term of
wears. Reason for selling and terms eau
he secured at rooms and Masonic Tenn
pie X. J.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

ing, ROCK Island.
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 specially OF loaning money on
household goods, horses, wagons, etc,
without removal and in quiet way. Call
on us for quick loans. Fidelity Loan COM
pany, Room IS, 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, 1873 Second avenue. Don't forget
tt Jones' secondhand store. Two rings
on I34T
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
FOR sALE-MIsOELLANEOUs.
RUSINEss REPRESENTATIVES,.

new tent, Isx5B win sell cheap for cash.
American Prize Shooting gallery, lot south
of postofice on Sixteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
MULTIPLICATION

WANTED-Position by lady stenogTa pher
Experienced. Address ''R a." Argus ONCE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

FOR RENT-NiceIy furnished rooms at
1872 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
PROFEssIoMAL-ArroRNEYs

McCASKRTN & McCASKRIN-Aftorneys al
law. Rock Island and Milan. Rock Island
once in Bengston block. Milan ONCE or
Main street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

GOLDSMITH & 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, Md
Open every Wednesday and Saturday
nights.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

FOR RENTING large furnished rooms.
2SOS Fitth-and-a-half avenue.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
now HE cor HIS FooT IN -.


We came across a man the other day
for whom we felt sorry, though there
was no one to blame but himself, and
he ought to have known better. He
was the owner of good farm in a
northern Illinois county and was out
of debt year or SO ago. The north
western land craze hit him, and, for
getting all about the toll and hardship
endured to free from incumbrance his
for a small payment down and liked
to North Dakota and bought $4,000.
worth of land lying in the debatable,
agricultural part of that state, buying
it mostly on time. When we met hinl,
he was in this fix: The man who bought
his farm backed out, FORGETTING hts fist
payment; there was no other buyertin
sight even at marked declines in
price, and the Dakota fellows Were
hustling him for big payment; inter
est rates had gone up 2 per cent and
money hard to get. 1t was impossible
for him to sell his Dakota land save at
big loss, the settlers now having got
on to the facts connected with longi-
tude and annual rainfall. Altogether
he was in cast iron sweat over his
folly, blaming himself bitterly for not
knowing when he was well off. There
are others just in his fix. When the
average man has got good farm and
is out of debt, he ought to be satisfied,
for he has his liberal share of the good
things of this world.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
CHAPTER XXI.
THE BUILDING OF THE JUMPING;
JUPITER

THE BUILDING OF THE JUMPING
JUPITER.
Work on the boat proceeded with
great rapidity. Under the superyi-
sion OF Mr.. Carmody the foundation
timbers of the raft were felled and
z rolled to the fiat rock which served
as pier. His theory was to CON
struct raft with sustaining pow
er OF 5000 pounds. The buoyancy
OF the timber was carefully tested,
and an allowance made for the loss
by absorption OF water. These ex-
periments showed that the timber
did not possess the proper specific
gravity to sustain the weight of a
cabin, masts and the eight voyagers.
This necessitated a change of plan,
and the construction of air-tight
compartments. They therefore built
q framework of logs 40 feet in
length and IA feet in width, and so
mortised and pinned it together that
it could Withstand any ordinary
strain. Every five feet it was braced
with cross timbers. This framework
was constructed on logs which
served as rollers. They foored it
over with the seasoned timber which
had been found back of the store
house. The cracks were caulked with
fiber from the cocoa palm and
smeared with pitch. which was found
III abundance in resinous trees. Upon
his foundation they erected the
framework for hull five feet in
depth, and then rolled the struc-
ture into the lake.
l.. Sylvester Vincent solicited the
honor of naming the boat. He ar
gued that he was the youngest MEM
Der of the party and the most in
nocent. His request was granted.
and he took his position at the for
ward end of the craft In one hand
he held quart bottle of mineral
water, while with the other he chung
to one of the uprights. At signal
from Mr.. Carmody the blocks be-
meath the rollers were knocked out
and the scow started down the incline.
There was four foot drop from
the rock to the water. With in
creasing momentum the structure
rolled down the slanting surface.
When the center passed the edge of
the rock, the forward end dived. At
that instant the alert Vincent
smashed the bottle against the up
right.
Il name thee-Jumping Jupi-
teri
The bow went Is feet under water
and L.. Sylvester Vincent went with
( it. In the yeast of wave and foam
4 Mr.. Vincent rose to the. surface near
the center of the raft. He was
badly disorganized, and for mo,
nent sputtered and gasped for
breath. But he was soon on his
feet and was game to the core. The
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
Uncle Reuben's Opinion.

"They may say what they please
but lsten-hear me; l have taken all
kinds of laxatives, purgatives and ca.
thartics, but when it comes to one that
is easy and pleasant to take, mild and
gentle in its action, and that makes one
want an extra slice of bacon for break
fast, just give me Chamberlain's Stom
ach and Liver Tablets, and you may
have all the laxative syruos, dyspepsia
medicines and pills, little or big, there
is IN this country. Them Tablets
surely do make one feel joyful Fol
sale by all druggists.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
MR. VINCENT AROSE TO THE SUR,
10 save

to pieces by these bander-logs. It
was then decided to hang out no
clothes until all of the washing was
done, and then to stand guard until
it was dried. They accomplished
their task before eight o'clock in
the morning. Perhaps scrupulous
housewife might have found flaws
in their work, but it was good
enough for man." as Vincent ex-
pressed it.
Those who have followed these
chronicles of the abducted million
aires, may have noted an absence of
complaint or remonstrance at their
fate. 1t is a matter of record that
from the time Mr.. Morton failed to
swerve Walter b. Hestor and Capt
Waters from their purpose, the sub
Ject of the kidnapping or the Incl
dents connected with it, never We're
made the subject of discussion. To
man, they accepted the situation
which had been thrust upon them,
with that imperturbable composure
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
PLANTING CORN.

We think that one should be govern
ed more by the season than by the al
manac in the matter of planting corn.
In all the corn country north of lati-
tude AZ corn as general thing needs
all the growing season in order to ma
ture well. 1t Is not much use to plant
corn when the temperature of the earth
and the air is below 65. While the 10th
of May is usually thought to be about
the right time to plant 1t sometimes
happens that soil and weather condi-
tons are right for planting two weeks
earlier, and if they are the planting
should be done. 1t is always safer to
have the corn cut by spring frost
than by fall one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

The c. M. G. st. p. R'y will sell tick.
cts to New Orleans, account annual
meeting American Medical Associa.
ton at one fare for the round trip
Tickets on sale May /, 2, and A, 1908
limit returning 10 days from date OF
sale.
By depositing ticket with Special
Agent Joseph Richardson not later
than May IL, 1903, and upon payment
of fee of so cents at time of deposit,
final limit will be extended up to and
including May Both, 1903.
A. j. Packard, Agent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

Which deties the caprices of fate or
circumstance. Every one of the six
multi-millionaires had interests at
stake hardly to be measured in
money, but they preserved an unruf-
fled mien, and deported themselves as
il abduction were one of the common
events of life, provided for in the
table of chances and averages. They
talked about New York as if il were
city within easy reach of Nor
ton Bay" and the Hestor Bungalow.
and acted as if on pleasure trip
rather than the marooned victims of
a plot.
This air of Indifference was not as
sumed. 1t was second nature to
these men. For more than genera
ton they had been on the firing line
of humanity's most merciless BATTLE
field. They had lived in an atmos-
phere of tumult. They had waged
warfare on the edge of volcano ever
Threatening an eruption. They had
trained themselves to meet crises
with placidity, and to float on the
resistless tide of fortune with an even
keel; ever alert to take advantage
of the first change of wind or wealth
er. Adversely was but an incident
to be calmly studied and solved. Of
such are the post-graduates of Wall
| Street
An incident occurred on Thursday,
the 18th of May, which disturbed the
even course of events on Social Isl
and.
In the bluish-gray of dawn, six of
the colony renewed work on 1.-The
Jumping Jupiter Light. misty
clouds obscured the eastern sky and a
vapor hung over the lake AS the sun
mounted the heavens this fog slow
ly lifted,
| Mr.. Rockwell was working on the
bow of the boat, laying the flooring
which served as deck. He paused a
/ moment to rest, and looked out to-
ward the black gateway to the bay.
Something invited his gaze. He
Shaded his eyes with his hand
What is that?" he exclaimed,
pointing in the direction of the rock,
where Mr.. Pence had so narrow an
escape. All eyes were turned to the
pointindicatedb by Mr.. Rockwell. In the
freshening morning breeze, TRAN
gular white flag futtercd from the
ledge of rocks
What does that mean?" said Sid
ney. No one here has placed a flag
on that rock
Mr.. Pence and Mr.. Haven were at
work in the bungalow. They were
sent for, but had no knowledge of
the flag. No member of the party
had been across the bay since Mon
day. Certain it was that the flag
had not been there the preceding day.
1t was large white flag and could
not have escaped notice.
Lets investigate this said Sid
ney. 1T is well to be cautious"
He went to the bungalow and
brought back four rifles. Mr.. Kent,
Mr.. Morton and Mr.. Vincent were
selected to accompany him and they
were soon on the raft and down the
bay. They circled around the rocl,
| from distance. but saw no sign of
human beings. There seemed to be
a pile of boxes and packages on the
apex of the rocks.
I'VE will go in" said Sidney. "NIr.
Kent and | will keep a lookout
(To Be Continued.)
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
Chronic Bronchitis Cured.

"For ten years | had chronic bron
chitis SO bad at times could not speak
above whisper" writes Joseph Golf.
man of Montmorenci. Ind, 81 tried all
remedies available but with no sue
cess. Fortunately, my employer sug
gested that L try Foley's Honey and
Tar Its effect was almost miraculous
and am now cured of the disease. On
my recommendation many people have
used Foley's Honey and Tar, and al
ways with satisfaction" For sale by
w. D. Elliott, corner Court and Main
streets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

The man who tries to grow garden
truck in the south during the winter
out of doors has his troubles, and not
few. A norther and sharp freeze are
liable to drop down upon him and wipe
| all his work out in single night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

We know of more than one farmer
who makes from $50 to $40 a year
raising thoroughbred shepherd dogs.
There is always good demand for
these dogs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

A western landlord got rid of a poor
tenant by proving that when he took
possession of the farm his horses had
cockleburs in their tails. The court
held that this was a violation of the
terms of the lease. More than one
way to skin a cat.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

Hard coal is likely to be about so
cents ton higher permanently as a re-
suit of the strike. OF this the miner
will get about 10 cents and the coal
barons 40 cents The people are look
ing up substitutes for hard coal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

An ocean of most valuable flood wa
ter has devastated many of the valleys
of Nebraska this spring, every drop of
which should have been stored up for
use in the dog Gays. 1t will be some
day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

The Wabash R R. will sell tickets
to st. Louis for the Dedication Cere-
monies Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
ton, at one fare plus $500 for the
round trip. Tickets on sale April Goth
and May list and End, good leaving st.
Louis up to and including May 4th,
1903. A. j. Packard, Agent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

The Wabash R R. will sell tickets
to st. Louis and return, account Ma
tional and International Good Roads
Convention, at one fare plus $500.
Tickets On sale April 26th and 9th,
good returning up to and including
May 18th, 1903.
T. Paclr ard unnt ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
Heals AS By MaoIc,

If pain, sore, wound, burn, scald,
cut OF piles distress you, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve will cure it, or no pay.
25c. F. B. Clark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
WAKING UP TO AN EMERGENCY,

The wise men of the state of New
York, the leaders of the varied agri-
cultural and horticultural interests of
the state, have united in most urgent
appeal to the legislature to make suit
able appropriations to secure the scien-
tific education of the farmers, Civ
ing as reason the fact that only by
this method can the continued de-
cadence of eastern agricultural inter
ests be averted, the ancient methods
having worn out the soil of the farms,
loss which can only be repaired by
the adoption of newer and better ways
of farming. The enthusiasm shown
by the western states along this line
and the liberal provision being made
for their several agricultural colleges
are urged as reasons why New York
should wake up.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
Or. A. o. WILLIAMS.
DIR. w. C. TANNER,
Physician and Surueon.

ofice-Rooms 81 to 80, in Leighton build
ing, on Market street. Residence. lis N.
Willard street Office telephone, 500; resi-
dence telephone. 1920. City and country
practice. All kinds of work, all kinds Of
weather. All hours.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
STOCK OUTFIT FOR AvERAGEFA FARM

Here is stock outfit for the average
quarter section farm: Four brood
mares, draft breeds, pony or mustang
for the boys, 16 selected cows with a
good beef sire at the head Of the herd,
II steers to be fed and turned off as
beef at thirty months old, u calves,
30 mutton ewes, II brood sows, 200
hens Of nonsitting kinds, 10 hen tur-
Keys and gobbler, shepherd dog,
4 boys and 2 girls. Going with these
should be 40 acres of clover in some
stage and 20 acres of corn to be put
IN the silo. If there should be more
than four boys, so much the better;
two girls are enough.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

If you want to dig nice, clean and
smooth potatoes next fall, cut your
seed potatoes and soak them for two
hours in a solution made of eight
ounces of formalin and fifteen gallons
of water Use a coarse gunnysack.
This will fix the scab.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

Florida strawberry growers get about
20 cents box for their. February and
March berries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

The late census shows that the state
of Iowa leads in the production of
gooseberries. This is a census joke, for
the gooseberry is not at home in Iowa
too hot and dry. Guess the boys gave
the census man the wild bushes down
by the creek in the pasture lot.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

A cellar with cement floor and
thoroughly whitewashed each spring is
nicer thing to have at the home than
an overdue doctors bill, and where the
first Is the last is apt not to be.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

Seven inebriates took French leave
of the authorities at the Cherokee hos
pital in one day last week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

The middle kernels of an ear of corn
possess more vitality and will ger
inmate more quickly than those from
either the tip or butt of the ear. We
always discard the tips and butts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

Maybe the Usage orange hedge can be
made in some places a good fence and
protection, but we have never yet seen
one that we would want on our own
farm. Cheap wire killed the hedge
business.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

All flesh is grass. and grass is wholly
a question of water.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

The Germans by prohibitive tariff
legislation have practically shut out
the American Poland-China hog and
his products. They have also placed a
tariff of 50 per barrel on American APP
pies. Roast pork and apple sauce are
luxuries in that country as result.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

A carnival company has been organ
lied at Boone, and an exhibition will
be given this year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28

An old pilot of forty years experience
on the lower Mississippi valley says
that the expenditure of money by the
government in the construction of
levees is all wrong; that the higher,
these levees are built the more it raises
the bed of the river. The old pilot is
right.