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

Pigeons need the least care of any
poultry. and raising squads is agree
able and profitable work. To raise
them on IL large scale Il proper loft
must be constructed. y suitable place
for them is on floor In the top of
barn. The size of loft does not mat
ter. One ID by 80 feet is large enough.
Get high enough and away from rats
and cats. Cut small holes in the south
side of the loft, as shown, and place
an alighting board on Il level with
the bottom. Nail boxes for nests along
the sides. The less you handle young
pigeons the better. DO not keep too
much food lying around. as the birds
grow lazy.
Keep fresh water handy to drink
and battle in. Pigeons that are housed
the year around are liable to disease
and lice. Sprinkle their nests Occa-
sionally with n little powdered sulphur
and whitewaSh the house frequently.
Squads are ready for market after
they are feathered out. HomerS are
among the best for squad raising.
They are quick growers, vigorous, ac-
tive, strong feeders and their plump
ness makes them attractive in market.
The stronger and larger the hen pi-
geon the better results will be obtain
ed.-Joseph Hatch in American Agri-
culturist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
HINTS FOR FARMERS
A Few Horse Tips.

In purchasing a horse the careless
man may neglect to note whether or
not the animal is deaf. His eye may not
be expert enough to see that the offer
ing is ''swayback," is notched out
where the collar rests, has blistered
shoulders, stringhalt, so called capped
hooks" and is cribber, as he will find
out when the purchase is taken home
and eats up the managers.
Overheating may bring on the blind
staggers, and overdriving and sudden
cooling off may develop sweeny, a
soreness and stiffness of shoulders and
front legs that cripple horse suffi-
GENTLY to ruin him as member In
good standing among his kind.
The heaves come on as years go by,
like asthma i'll man, and are incurable.
The ailment is not necessarily fatal,
and considerable service may be exact
ed from old Dobbin if care is exercised
in driving slowly and in feeding him
only dampened food.
\ horse may be blue" or blind in one
or both eyes; he may have wire marks
as remembrances of his days in pas
lures fenced with barbs; he may have
a breach; he may have cOrns; he may
be sore footed from various causes, or
his ears may not be mates, or his tail
may be carried to one side. All these
defects which debar him from sale
or show ring constitute 'blemishes"
Gnd are taken into account in the buy
ing and selling of a horse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Rni.Ing a Fa1se .I..ue.

4 story we'll known to lawyers of the
last generation is about the umbrella
case" 4 man was charged with steal
ing an umbrella, and number of wit
nesses went into the box to testify to
the offense.r The counsel for the de-
PENDANT noted that each witness car
ried an umbrella 1.-THE time of year was
midsummer, which explains the neces-
sity for these impedimenta). AS a
matter of fact the prisoner had no de-
ferse to make The harristeE thrown
on his wits. exclaimed: ''Gentlemen Of
the jury, did you not notice that each
of the witnesses carried an umbrella
into the box? Why is this, gentlemen?
1t is done in order to infect your minds
with the idea of an umbrella, to preju-
dice the prisoner in your eyes. to raise
"A false issue and l appeal to you
TO signify your detestation of this con-
certed action by bringing in verdict
of not guilty" The judge, who i'm
agined that little. attention would be
paid to such plea, took little time and
less pains to sum up the case. The
jury nevertheless brought in verdict
in accordance with the resOurceful bar
rister's wishes.-LOndon News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
The BusIness of Fprmtne

People of various occupations often
speak of going to farming" as if to
make up their minds TO become farm
ers is all that is needed. But living on
farm for a longer or shorter time is
not necessarily farming, as many
failure has discovered. An unskilled,
incompetent farmer will take the same
low standing among his fellows as an
i'll trained mechanic or clerk or Il
Quack doctor. Even the possession OF
money will not prevent good deal OF
rather contemptuous laughter over his
tactless efforts and his ignorance of
detail. Fortunately, however, farming
is one of the very few occupations
which are more or less natural to man.
kind because of the strain of farmer
blood which is the foundation and
strength of most families. The requi-
sites are good health, enthusiasm, per-
severing industry, some capital. plenty
of good sense and a fair knowledge of
the business. The more ability, char
acter and intelligence can be added to
these the higher the standing of the
farmer.-American CultivatOr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
VICTIMS OF x RAYS.
Experiences of Two Surgeons OF the
London Hospital.


London Hospital.
The New York Herald publishes the
following from its London correspond
ent:
Mr.. Edison is not the only person
to suffer from the mysterious power
of the ROentgen rays. Two physicians
in the photograph department of the
London hospital have fallen victims 10
its baneful influence; with the result
that they had to take an enforced
holiday and that the use of the rays
for direct examination of injuries has
been abandoned.
The rays are now employed to take
the photographs from which the sur
geOn works, thus avoiding the npccs-
sity of manipulating Il limb while the
rays are actually playing on it. Gloves
with lead foil sewed into the back
were tried. but they were found to
impede tue hands to such an extent
that the> were discarded.
Mr.. Wilson, one of the two men who
used to make the direct examinations
with the rays at the hospital explained
that he had not done this class of work
for the last eighteen months. vet his
hands showed but little signs of i'm
proving Hot lamentations were still
necessary, and it is practically certain
that his finger nails will never grow
properly again. The first symptom of
y ray poisoning is troublesome in
| Illumination of the hands, accompanied
by swellings resembling chilblains. de-
preston of spirits and insomnia
The nails, too. are affected. Il ridge
| forming down the center in which pus
is generated. After the matter has
been removed the nail seems partially
| to perish, the injury to the matriX i'm
pairing the future growth. The trou-
BILE is chiefly noticeable in the finger
tips. decreasing toward the wrist, but
slight evidences are generally to be
| found on most parts of the body.
The eyes, too, are apt to suffer from
the ray flicker Regarded pathological
| ly, the results of the y rays seem to
be cumulative, being up to n certain
point highly beneficial and beyond that
| the reverse.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Notice of Publication In Chanoery.

State of Illinois, 10
Rock Island County. 80
In the circuit court of Rock Island county,
September term, A. D., 1903
Henry b. Carpenter. ConservatOr OF William
FIemming. VS.. James + GINNING and Will
lam Wilmerton. IN Chancery. Bill Tor
partition.
Ahdavit that the place of residence ard
the postoffice address OF James Fleming
one of the defendants above named, is uu-
known and upon due inquiry cannot be
found having been filed in the ONCE of the
CLERK of said circuit court of Rock Island
county. notice is hereby given to the said de
PENDANT James Flemming that the COM
plainant filed his bill of complaint in said
court. on the ChanCery side thereof. on the
18th day of August A. ID. 1908 and that
summons theTeupon issued out of said court
against said defendants returnable on the
third Monday OF September A. D. 1898 as is
by law required, and that said bill is still
pending in said court and undetermined
Now, therefore, unless you. the said James
Flemming, shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court OF Rock Island
county. on the hrst DAY of the next term
thereof TO be holden at the court house in
the city of Rock Island. in said county on
and plead. answer or demur to the said
Complainant'S Dill of complaint, the same.
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed ana
decree entered against you according to the
prayer OF said bill
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk
MARTHUR & COOKE, Complainant S Sol
EDITORS.
August rs, 1903.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Cheese Making on the Farm.

the most prosperous and highly devel-
oped forms of farming, and no branch
of agriculture has made greater prog
ress during the last generation. In 1860
the price of cheese was 10 cents a
pound, and farmers were afraid to en-
gage in such an industry, believing
overproduction would result. In 1850
cheese exports were 100000 pounds.
Present cheese exports are not large
owing to the foreign market having
been ruined through the shipment Of
"filled" cheese by INSCRIPTIONS export
ers: but the annual production and con-
sumption of cheese, as are likewise
those of butter and milk, are constant
lv increasing Farmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Dockin. Lambs.

There are not Il great many sheep
that come into the market with tails
on. though there are some. We are of
the impression that the average farmer
Is more careless regarding this than
the ranchman, says Colman's Rural
World. The latter evidently has great
number to attend to and makes it more
n business to see TO it IN time. Lambs
should be Clocl:ed for cleanliness. If for
no other reason. Any ewes intended
for breeding purposes should invarl-
ably be locked when they are still suf-
flciently young not to be injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
De witt IL the Name.

When you go to buy Witch Hazel
Salve look for the name Dewitt on
every box. The pure. unauthorized
witch hazel is used in making De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, which is
the best salve in the world for cuts,
burns, bruises, boils, eczema and piles.
The popularity of DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve, due to its many cures, has
caused numerous worthless counter
feits TO be placed on the market. The
genuine bears the name of +. c. De-
Witt & Co, Chicago.
Sold by Harper House pharmacy;
\. j. Reiss drug store, corner Seventh
avenue and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
The XclcnDo.

The London Globe contains a number
of amusing answers to n recent eXami-
nation for office boys in Il government
Office. Some of the descriptions of n
volcano are graphic:
a volcano is IL hill, and smoke raises
from the top"
"A Volcano is Mountain with sol
phur and n collection of Iron and led.
Soon aftor n few years they get hot
and bursts the mountain Does n lot of
Damage To the country"
"A volcano is a mountain which his
n large amount OF lather and this some
times ovcrflows and burns villages
down.
The most fiattering answer runs as
follows: The boundaries of England
are united states america and Eu-
rope" Latitude and Longitude" said
another student. are terms used 10 de-
scribe certain spots on the sea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
LEGALS.
Notice of Final Settlement.

Estate OF Elizabeth Quist. deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the IN
derSigned. Alexander QUist. has this day
filed his final report and settlement as
such in the county court of Rock Island
county, and that an order has been en-
tered by said court approving the said
report. unless objections thereto or cause
TO the contrary be shown or before
the 4th day of September A D.. 1903.
and upon tinal approval of said report
the said Alexander QuiSt will ask for an
order of distribution and will also ask TO be
discharged All persons interested are notl-
fed to attend.
Rock Island. Aug. 6. 1903.
ALEXANDER QUISr. Administrator.
Searle * Marshall. Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
und to Keep ON nuiIding.

The Canadian Magazine has a story
apropos of building reputed to he
the highest west of Chicago. The pro-
jectOr found some need OF outside help
in financing his expenses and every
Saturday used TO exchange checks with
Il friend to pay his building expenses.
At last his friend got tired of these
transactions and said: Major. I've had
enough of your checks. You've got
that building high enough already.
Why don't you roof it in?' Il can't af-
ford to put the roof on" said the ma
jor. You see. l have contracted to
pay for the material when l get 1t
rooted in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
naen,n GrnHnena.

In 1891 Georg Brandes happened to
be with some friends at Sandwich,
near Christiania, when they heard that
Ibsen was staying at the local hotel.
They decided to invite him to dinner.
but he declined when he was told that
there would be nine persons at the ban
quet. Il never dine with so large a
party" he said. Finally he was per
suaded to say Yes" but in the mean
time the number. of persons whose re-
quest to be present BrandeS could not
possibly refuse had grown to twenty
two. Ibsen was furious when he dis
covered this, but Brandes managed to
get him to the dining room, where. how
ever, the poet looked so forbidding that
champagne had to be served immedI-
ately after the soup to give courage to
the guests. Ibsen acted like bear all
the evening. When one of the guests.
an actress. remarked that she liked his
roles better than any others he an
swered gruffly: Il do not write any
roles. l represent characters, and 1
never work for any actor or actress"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Barbara Schmitt deceased.
The underSi gned having been appointed
administrator c. 7. \. of the estate of Barba-
"a SChmitt, 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 Octo-
Der term. on the first Monday in October
next. al which time all persons having Claims
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
underSi gned.
Dated this 3iSt day of July, A. D. 1908.
HENRY FLUEGEI4, Administrator, {. 7. 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Notice of Observation-Disclosures.

State of illinois, SO
In the Circuit Court OF Rock Island County.
September term. A ID. 1913.
William Flemming bv Henry b carpenter
his ConServator vs.. James Fleming.
In Chancery: Bill for dissolution of part
nerShip and for an accounting.
AfidaVit that the place of residence ana
the pOStotfice address ofJames F1emmtng, the
defendant above named is unknown and
upon due inquiry cannot be found having
circuit court OF Rock Island county, notice
Is hereby given to the said defendant James
Flemmtng that the complainant filed his
bill OF complaint in said court on the chan
Gerry side thereof. on the eighteenth day OF
August. a D.. 1908. and that summons
thereupon issued out of said court, against
said defendant. returnable on the third
Monday of September, A D., 1903 as Is by
law required, and that said bill Is still pend
ing in said CouTt and undetermined.
Now, therefore. unless you the SAID James
Fleming. shall personally be and appear
before the said circuit court OF Rock Island
county on the first day OF the next term
thereof to be holden at the court house in
the city of Rock Island. in SAID county. on
the third Monday of September a. ID. 1903,
and plead. answer or demur to the said
complainant'S hill of complaint. the same
and the matters and things therein charged
and stated will he taken as confessed and
a decree entered against you according to
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk
M'ARTHUR s. COOKE, Comllainant's Sol
icitors.
! August is. a. D. 1905.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
The Man behind the Cow.

Don't dose your cow or dog until you
know what is the trouble. Treating
the symptoms should be most cautious
ly done. If your dairy business is sick
locate the cause most carefully or you
may treat the case ignOrantly and kill
the patient-the business.
Some dairy troubles originate in the
herd. some trace to the farm, few
are based on the market, but the fOun-
tain head of nearly all such evils, is
found in the man behind the COW. Fer
ret out the certain weakness that Is
found here, and all others are quickly
cleared up. Watch the man behind the
cow.-Farm and Ranch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Notice of FINAL Sc. Element.

Estate of John hui Z, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned. Carl Witt, has this day filed
his final report and settlement as such
in the county court of Rock Island
county, and that an order has been en-
tered by said court approving the said
report, unless objections thereto or cause to
the contrary be shown on or before the 4th
day of Septem Der, A. d. 1903, and upon the
final approval of said report the said Carl
Witt will ask Tor an order of distribution
and will also ask to be discharged. All per
sons interested are notified to attend.
Rock Island Ill. Aug. IN, A d. 1903
CARL WITT, Administrator.
Searle & Marshall. attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Stages of Life.

It is queer coincidence that the mat
rimonial word united" also spells ''un-
tied" Birth. marriage and death are
the three life stages of man. or. rather,
they used to be. Nowadays there are
five stages-born, engaged, married, d.
vorced, died.-Kansas City Independ-
ent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
POnr HOYI

"Your new brother is the eleventh
child in the family. Is he not?" asked
the caller.
Yes, ma'am,' said the little girl.
Have you named him YETI?
az think we're going to name him
Jerusalem. That's what papa called
him when he was born."-EXchaDge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
LEGAL
AdminIstrator's Notice.

Estate of Ella Graham, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrator OF the estate of Ella
Graham. late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois deceased, hereby gives no
tice that he will appear before the county
court of Rock Island county At the county
the October term, on the first Monday in
October 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-
queste to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this cath day of July, A. d. 1905
JOHN w. GRAHAM. Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
The Best way to Preserve n BODY.

There is no other way in which a
body can be preserved so long, leaving
freezing and mummification out of the
question. as by burial in lead coffin.
If the receptacle is alright, lack OF
oxygen brings putrefaction almost il
not quite to a pause. and the face of a
defunct person may be recognizable
after d long period of time. The at
tempts frequently made to destroy
bodies by covering them with lime
usually have the opposite effect, pre-
serving them by keeping out the air
London Answers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
EnrnalRhf.

Miss Giddy (vivaciously) - My new
gown is n dream-very light gray voile.
He practically)-Ah, yes; very pref
ty, I'm sure. But doesn't gray soil cas-
fly?
Miss G.. Qeaping before she looked
oh, had it made with a broad black
girdle!- Chicago Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Zoo Society Note.

Inquisitive Visitor-Do these animals
ever seem to engage in anything That
might be called form of amusement9
Park Attendant with great solem-
nity)-Yes, ma'am. The kangaroo fire.
uueutly gives hop.-Chicago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
CARD OF THANKS.

MARY A. HESS and family wish to express
their gratitude TO friends and neigh bors
for the Kindness and sympathy shown
them in their recent bereavement, also 10
the donors or flowers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

Accidents come with distressing fire.
quency on the farm. Cuts, bruises,
stings. sprainS. DIR. Thomas Eclec-
tric Oil relieves the pain instantly,
Never safe without it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
HEATINa Ann PLUMRINa.

CHANNON, PERRY & COMPANY-Heating
and plumbing along scientific and sani-
tary lines. Careful and skilled workmen.
Prompt attention. ia West Seventeenth
street. Phone ll4S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
Art DECORATION.

PARDON s. SON-Artistic interior decora-
ton. Finest line of late paper carried and
skilled workmen employed. Moderate
prices. Az Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
LAUNDRIES.

~ c1,IS ~ M, ~
field q Sexton proprietors. Fine finish and
quick service 1914 Third avenue Phone
west 1893.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18

When a horse stumbles most drivers
lift him with the whip. Any sense in
it?-Atchison Globe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
PROF. AND MADAM SHAW, cIairvoyant

PROF. AND MADAM SHAW, clairvoyants
and mediums They reveal names dates.
facts and figures, reliable and impol tant
advice and information on all undertak-
ingS. warn you of coming dangers, avert
trouble, give luck, remove evil influence,
guide you right in all affairs of life, IN ar
riage, divorce love, law and speculation,
tell If friends are true or false, the future
plainly revealed, lovers united, troubles
healed. names of friends. enemies; tell
whom and when yOV will marry: tell
about your future family and domestic
life; give excellent advice on all things
pertaining to married life; in fact tell all
YOU want to know Charges reasonable
Daily 9 to9 Sundays, 9 to :. Special re
duCed price to those who bring this ad
3I2 Fourteenth street. between Third and
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
EDUCATIONAL.

AUGUSTANA COLLEGE-Business depart
ment. thorough business training given
for entry into commercial lite. Terms
reasonable. Apply at Augustana college.
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, 1903-08-18
LOST AND EOuNn

LOST a -ChiId's IocSei and chain with mon.
ogram III j. NJ " Finder return TO 1lU7
Fourth avenue and be rewarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
FUEL

EMPIRE COAL & COKE COMPANY-WhoIe
sale and retail dealers in bituminous and
anthracite coal. Prompt delivery service.
1890.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
OLAIRVOYANT.

MADAM ST. MARIE-PalmiSJ and clairvoy-
ant. Tells you the past, present and tu-
ture correctly. Tells you everything per
tanning to business, marriage, divorce,
love affairs. sickness, death, accidents and
everything of interest. One call will
prove her wonderful accuracy. once
hours from l to 10 p. N. 705 Fourth ave
nue Take the Blue line.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
FLORISTS.

THE LONGVIEW Park Floral company,
Meyer & Behring, Props. Green houses
lll5 Fifteenth street. Plants, cut flowers
and designs.
HENRY GAETHJ - Proprietor Chippian-
mock nursery. Cut flowers and designs of
all kinds. City store 1907 Second avenue.
Telephone $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
CONrRACrORs AND sTILnERs.

JOHN VOLK & CO.-Contractors and build.
ers. Also manufacturers of sash, doors
blinds and mOuldings. Dealers in plate
window and art glass. OfiCes and factory,
81 to 800 Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-08-18
ELECTRICAL.


w. A. ROBB & COAL kinds of electrical
construction. Estimates furnished and
service prompt and reliable. Fine line of
gas and combination fixtures. lle Eight
eenth street.