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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03
The Boil WeeYil.
A Cotton Manufacturer Gives
Some Interesting Information
as to the Nature and Habits
Of This Destructive Insect.

Va uiS DSSEl NSllNC LustSN.
"Do you believe cotton is in
trlnsicslly worth 15 cents pound"
large manufacturers Of the stapl,
was asked by an Observer re-
porter.
eyes, | believe it is," said he.
"During the war, the staple
brought so cents per pound, and
cotton goods were sold on that
basis. Now If cotton goods come
to the present price Of the raw
staple the equation will bo estab-
lished. The future OF cotton,
however, depends on the boil
wsevll. People have been carry
ing the things around in bottles
over the country, and the pests
have been dong some little loco
motion on tleir own account, So
that we cannot toll until next sea-
son Just where it will break put
perheps in localities it has not
visited heretofore.n
"What is this boil weevil, any,
how" asked the reporter.
"It is a small insect-so small,
in fact, that you caa hardly see it,
but what it does for cotton boil
is all-sufiicient When the boil
is perfectly green but fully form
cd the weevil bores into one side
of it, and eats out the entire con-
tents. The result 10 that the boil
never opens, but drops from the
stalk. Sometimes nearly every
boil will be thus ruined and the
crop entirely destroyed. 90 has
been the case with Thousands of
acre. in Texs. this year, and the
pest is gradually working It's way
northward."
"What doe. the weevil do when
he comes out of the boll-ls il
ready to tackle another, or does
it die2"
"Well, it's not wsevil when
he comes out. During the pro
cess of reducing the yield of tho
Scath's cotton crop It has also
changed itself into butterfly, and
~ soon as it lays about a million
eggs, more or less, 1t dies. These
eggs are for next season. That's
what makes things 30 uncertain
about the weevil. One of the
insects can lay enough eggs
to bring forth a thousand de-
scondants, and each one of this
new crop means the ruination of
one healthy cotton boil. Some
times the winged ~eevil, when it
comes out Of the ruined boil, will
fly hundred yards or more be-
fore laying its eggs, and then
again it will drop right off. 1t
seems, however, that whatever
else it does, it never fails to Law
its full quota Of eggs, The fact
that 1t flies short distance prob
abl ~ accounts for tho assertion
that it spreads northward at the
rate OF 60 miles a year. There
are numerous ways, however, by
which these eggs might be trans
ported, and it would not be sur
prism : to find the cotton-growsrs
of North Carolina battling with
the boil weevil in short time -
Charlotte Observer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03
CA. @To 1EA.
Sears tho Il il0 NGl you l'dia Always Bought
''s'1'''' "a; N1sIHH@zzMy
Slaughter Case Compromised. :.

The case of Mr.. w. L. Slauph-
ter of Hickory Grove, vs.. tho
Southern railroad for injuries
sustained Mt the Fishing creek
wreck was compromised last Sat
urday, through Messrs. Mellow
d Lewis, Mr.. Slaughter's attor-
neys. The railroad agrees to
pay Mr.. Slaughter S5, 600 and
expenses. -YorkviIle Enquirer.
Might may not make right,
but it usually manages to make
good.
"A kidney or bladder trouble
can always be cured by using Foe
ley's Kidney Cure in time.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03
DOSES TIC TROUBLES.

1t Is exceptional to find family
where there are no domestic rup.
lures occasionally but these can
be lessened by having DR.. Kings
New Life Pills around. Much.
trouble they save by the great
work in Stomach end Liver trou-
bles. They not only relieve you,
but cure. %, at Cra Word Bros
and j. +. Mackey & Co., and r.
Eugene Funderburk Drug Store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03
SA WE'D FROM ERRIBLE
DEATH.

The family of Mrs. M l.. Bob
bit of Bargerton, Tenn, saw her
dying and we're powerless to save
her. The most skilIful physicians
and every remedy used, failed,
while consumption was slowly hut
surely taking her life. In this
terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned
despair into joy. The first bottle
brought immediate relief and it's
continued use completely cured
hel. It's the most certain cure
in the world for all throat and
lung troubles. Guaranteed
Bottle soc and $1.00. Trial Bot
ties Free at Crawford Bros and
j. +. Mackey & Co., and T. Eu
gene Funderburk Drug store.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03

A bill was introduced in con-
gress Friday providing for the
per capita distribution of S25, =
600, 900 annually of the surplus
in the treasury among the states
anil territories for the construc-
tien and maintenance of post
roads.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03
A LIFE AT STAKE

If you but knew the splendid
merit of Foley's Honey and Tar
you would never be without it..
A dose or two will prevent an at
tack of pneumonia or la grippe.
1t may save your life.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03

Mrs. Lula Kramer has beon
acquitted Of the murder of her
first husband, z. II. Kennedy, in
Kansas City, Mo. This was her
second trial, she having been con-
victed on tho first trial.
1t is reported that Celom bia
intends to send an expedition
against Panama, outside of the
canal zone.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03

The Eesf f're>rrti,t,Om Tor Mnfarl
Chills and Fever is bottle of
Groves Tasteles, Chill Tonic. 1t
is simply Iron and Quinlne and
tasteless, No Cure No Pay.
St"ps the COWOh aud Wo7ks off
the C0fd.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
money if it fails to cure. E. w.
Groves signature is on each box
Csc.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03
PNEU AONIA AND LA
GRIPPE

Cough cured quickly by Foley's
Honey and Tar. Refuse substi-
tutes. Il. +. Funderburk.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03
Notice to Pensioners.

I will be at the Court House every
Saturday In January 1901 to meet
new applicants for Pensions. and to
fix all Pension Papers in a condition
to go before the ounty Pension Board
Resps ctfuily.
w B. BRUCE,
Pen Com. l.. G..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-02-03

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
Big Rooms
Big Meals
Small Cost.

Notwithstanding malicious reports to
the contrary the Inside Inn at the
worlds fair, st. Louis. has thoroughly
sustained the high reputation of L. NJ.
Statler, its manager, for giving first
class accommodations at reasonable
rates.
Thanks to its enormous size and
wonderful equipment. il has been ena-
bled to properly care for the enormous
crowds which have sought its hospi-
tally, without overcrowding or dis
comfort.
Standing. as it does. upon an emf
hence. and surrounded by a beautiful
natural forest. it has enjoyed the pop
ular verdict of being the coolest and
most delightful spot in all ST Louis.
The extraordinary convenience of be-
ing right inside the grounds and there
by saving all tireSome street car jour
neys has been appreciated by every
guest, and the management have won
high praise for their successful efforts
in catering to the comfort. safety and
enjoyment of each and every visitor.
The rates. which are very reasonable,
range from $50 to $3.50 per day Eu-
ropean. and from $500 to $500 Ameri-
can plan.
4 postal addressed TO the Inside Inn.
Worlds Fair Grounds, st Louis. will
bring interesting details regarding res
erVationS- etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
Notice I'm Partition.

State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court. to the Septem-
Der Term. a. d. 19O4.--Partition.
George w. Walker, James b. Walker
and Francis Marion Walker. petition
ers. VS.. Nancy j. Feastcr, Mary Fill
bert, Martha Matthews, Maria Ais
brow, Hiram walker, Rosanna Cole.
Martha HaZlewood, George w. Walk
err Jr.. Fred Walker Elizabeth Walk
er. Loron Walker, Melvin Walker,
Margaret Walker and Harry o. Walk
Affidavit Of the non-residence Of
Nancy j. Feaster. Fred Walker, Hiram
Walker, George w. Walker, Jr., Loron
Walker, Melvin Walker, Elizabeth
Walker and Martha Hazlewood, defend
ants above named. having been filed in
the office of the clerk of the said cir
cult court of Rock Island county. notice
is hereby given to the said Nancy j.
Feaster, Fred Walker, Hiram Walker.
Margaret Walker Harry O. Walker.
George w. Walker. Jr.. LorOn Walker,
Melvin Walker, Elizabeth Walker and
Martha Lakewood, that the said peii-
TONERS filed their bill Of complaint for
partition in said court. on the chanCery
side thereof. on the 18th day Of August.
\. d. 1904. and that a summons there.
all of said defendonts. returnable on
the first day of the September term; a
y. 1904. of said court as Is by law
Now. unless you, the said, said Nancy
er. Margaret Walker, Harry o. walker.
George w. Walker. Jr, Loron Walker,
Melvin Walker, Elizabeth Walker and
Martha Lakewood. shall personal
~ be and appear before said
and county, on the first daY
of the next term thereof, to be holden
at the city. Of Rock Island, in said
county. on the 18th day of September.
A. D. 1900 and plead. answer or demur
to the said petitioners bill of complaint.
the same and the matters and things
therein charged and stated will be TAX
en- as confessed. and a decree entered
against you according to the prayer of
said bill.
Dated at Rock Island. Ill, this 18th
day Of August. A. -. 1904.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
LUCIAN ADAMS. Solicitor for Petit
TONERS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
LEGAL.
Publication Notice.


state of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court of said county.
to the September term. y. u. 1904.
Flora j. Fisher. Mary :. Fisher and
Flora r. Hamilton. complainants. vs..
ES dmrG or d@%isress Of Edward S3oc
bridge, deceased: the unknown heirs
or devisecs of William Wright; de
J. Frysinger; william Il. Frysinger:
George Frysinger; Benjamin FrNsing-
er; Hattie Frysinger: James Down
ing and Thomas Downing, defend
antS.-Bill to Quiet Title.
TO the above named defendants, Ed
ward Shocbridge; the unknown heirs
ceased; the unknown heirs or dcVisees
of William Wright. deceased; George
p Frysinger and Harry J. Frysinger'
Afidavits having been filed in the
office of the clerk OF the circuit court
of said Rock Island county, that the
address of the said Edward ShocbridEe
is unknown; that the names and ad-
dresses of the heirs or deViSccS of Ed
ward Shoebridge, and that the names
and addresses of the heirs or dCVisc"S
of William Wright, are unknown, and
that said defendants, George +. Fry
singer and Harry J. FrYsinger, are non
residents of the state of Illinois. notice
is hereby given to you and each of you
that the above named complainantS
have filed in said court their bill Of
complaint against you, on the chanceriy
is now pending; that a summons IN
chancery has been issued in said cause
against you, returnable to the next term
of said court, to be begun and held in
the city of Rock Island, in said county,
on the. third Monday in september. \.
D. 1904, at which time and place you
will appear and plead, answer or demur
to said bill of complaint as you may
Dated this goth day of August, A. d.
1894. GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Clerk of Said Circuit Court.
MARION e. SWEENEY, Solicitor for
Compliments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
LEGAL.
Notice of Observation-Disclosures.


State of Illinois. Rock Island Coun-
In the Circuit Court, to the scptem-
Central Trust u Savings Bank, a cor
poratiOn organized under the banking
Third Methodist Episcopal Church Of
Moline, Illinois, a religious corpora
tion. of Illinois. William Il. Daebcl-
liehn, Ferdinand Horne George Bry,
Pickup, and w. J. Hannah. trustees
of the said Third Methodist EpisCo-
pal Church of Moline. Illinois; Zion
Church Methodist Episcopal German
ious corporation of Illinois, Dedrich
MuenSter. Friedrich KOenig and Gott-
hilf Georgi, only surviving trustees
of said Zion Church Methodist Epis-
copal German Society of Moline, IL
Iinois, Northumberland
To the above named nonresident de-
PENDANT Edwin +. Stevenson, trustee of
the said Third Methodist Episcopal
Church of Moline. Illinois.
ing been filed in the office of clerk of
said court. notice is hereby given 10
YOU that the above named complainant
plant against you, on the chancery
side of said court; that a summons in
chancery has been issued in said cause
against you, returnable to the next
held in the city of Rock Island, in said
county, on the third Monday of Sep
TENDER, y d. 1904, at which time and
place you are to plead, answer or de-
muir to said bill of complaint If you
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, Aug
GEORGE w. GAMBLE.
Clerk of Said Court
SWEENEY & WALKER, Solicitors
for Complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01

suIting: President, DR.. Maria Ed
wards; honorary president, Mrs. Mary
E. Metzgar; first vice president, Mrs.
J. w. Atkinson; corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. w. Z. Crane; recording sec
rotary. Mrs. G. w. Wood; treasurer,
Mrs. Sue Pearce; vice presidents. from
the several churches: Baptist, Mrs. f.
S. Chase; Unitarian, Mrs. Charles Og
den; United Presbyterian, Mrs. w NJ.
Story; Christian Science. Mrs. J. ~.
Mason: Methodist. Mrs. J. G. Lloyd;
Congregational, Mrs. J. NJ. Bearby;
Episcopal, Mrs. A. r. Bryant; Luther
an. Mrs Alice Swanson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01

State of Illinois, Rock Island Coun-
> In the Circuit Court. September
Naturalization No. 5399.
Eta Conwell, complainant, VS.; Robert
Brogan. Jennie mckinley. William
Conwell, Thomas Conwell, James Con-
well, Margaret Malsh, Eta ConweH,
Robert Conwell, Hugh Conwell, Belle
Conwel. John ConweI, Edward Con-
well, May ConweIl, Mary Conwell r.
]. Mitchell and L. Gilbert defend
Affidavit of non-residence of William
Conwell and Thomas ConWeli, imPlead-
Robert Conwell, Patrick Conwen, Cath
crime Brogan, Jennie mckinley, James
Conwel, Margaret Malsh, Eta Con-
well. Robert ConwelI, Hugh COnwel,
Belle ConweIl, John Conwen. Edward
ConwelI, May Conwen, Mary C3nwell.
been filed in the clerks office of the
circuit court of said county. notice IS
resident defendants that the complain,
ant filed her bill of complaint in said
court, on the chancery side thereof: on
the third day of August. 1904, and that
thereupon "A summons issued out of said
court wherein said suit is now pend
ing returnable on the third Monday In
the month of September next, as is by
law required. Now, unless you, the
said non resident defendants above
named William COnwell and Thomas
Conwell. shall personally be and appear
before said circuit court, on the first
holden at Rock Island, in and for the
said county. on the third Monday in
September next. and plead, answer or
the same and the matters
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed, and de-
cree entered against you according to
the prayer of said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island, Ill. Aug. IS, 1904.
JACKSON. HURST & STAFFORD.
Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01

came to Davenport on Tuesday and
took in the town. Also several beers
and then some more. He grew tired
of his sight seeing and repaired to the
c., r. l. & P. depot TO take the train
home. He also grew tired waiting for
the train to come and went out on
the north side of the elevated tracks
beyond the deadly steel girders on
Harrison street between the deadly
steel ribbons and the outer edge of
the concrete wall During the evening
a gentleman drove up to the police
station and notified the officers there
that man was lying near the tracks
presumably dead. Chief Herzog and
Officer Sanford fastened to the place
indicated and found the man not dead
but sleeping. He was also drunk. He
lay with his legs dangling over the
edge of the concrete wall i dozen feet
above the brick pavement on Fifth
street. One roll in either direction
might have meant death to him, by
the tragedy of the rail, or the more
prosiac breaking of his neck in a tum-
bic from the wall.
c. w. Phares and Cora Phares yes
terday filed a sensational suit against
DR.. J. d. Cantwell in the district court.
The petition is brought by Attorneys
Names & Vollmer and accuses the
physician of being negligent in his
duty. The petition states that on Aug.
!. 1902, the defendant was employed
at the birth of the child of the two
plaintiffs. He attended the mother
during pregnancy and at the birth
used the fOrceps as the petition says,
''unskillfully, carelessly and negh-
gently" The child was born alive
but the petition says that as a result
of the physician using his instruments
the muscles and nerves of the neck
were torn and wrenched, part of the
spinal column was destroyed and the
child was SO injured that it has scars
which will remain permanently. The
child cannot sit or stand and has no
control over the muscles of its neck.
The plaintiffs aver that it will require
constant attention during it's life time
and will cost a great deal of money.
| They ask damages of $4,000 from the
physician.
Anna Cleveland, cOlOred, for some
| time an habitual caller at the police
headquarters. was arrested by Officer
Huber last evening for an assault with
intent to commit great bodily injury,
she attacking Evalina Bassett, at a
restaurant on East Fifth street be,
tween Brady and Perry, with a razor
| The Basset woman has one ugly cut
on the left temple to show for the as
| sault, as well as two other bruises in
flicted by the Cleveland woman.
EX-COngressman Joseph r. Lane, to
day purchased the Seig Hardware com
pany's building and stock, located or
the corner of Third and Main streets
for $4,000. Mr.. Lane will take charge
of the concern March 1 and will be
the sole owner. Two more stOrie:
will be added to the building which
is now three stories high, and 43X15t
feet in dimensions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
Rucklen's Arnica SaIve

Has worldwide fame for marvellous
cures. 1t surpasses any other salve. To-
ton. ointment or balm for cuts, corns,
burns. boils. sores, felons. ulcers. tet-
ter, salt rheum. fever sores. chapped
hands. skin eruptions; infallible for
piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents
at Hartz & UIlemeyer's, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
MOLINE MENTION

Lars Nelson, of All Fourth avenue,
sustained a compound fracture of the
bones of his right leg two inches be-
low the knee and suffered injuries to
his left leg while unloading railroad
ties at the East Moline shops of the
Rock Island road about o'clock Tues
day. His injuries were hastily dressed
by Dr. Don E. Taylor and he was
brought to Moline on a switch engine.
At the city Hospital DR.. Arp assisted
by DR.. Taylor, reduced the fracture.
\ 10-inch cash in the left leg was also
sewed. During the entire ordeal Mr.
Larson lay conscious, enduring the
pain with scarcely vince. He had re-
fused to take any anesthetic and his
exhibition of nerve and grit was the
best, the doctors say, they have ever
seen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
s2s.so to Baltimore and Return

For national convention of Fraternal
Order of Eagles, Sept. II to II, 1904.
The c., NJ. & st. Paul will sell round
trip tickets for this occasion for S23. so.
Tickets on sale Sept. to 10, good to
return Sept. 10. For further informa-
ton apply to P. l.. Hinrichs, CONNER
cial agent, sos Brady street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
Sfnn md ThInk

If you want to go to Chicago you
can take one of the c.. NJ. & st. p. S
fine trains and make an easy and rap
id journey. Trains for Chicago leave
Rock Island as follows: At AIS a. m,
arriving at Chicago at S:55 a. m,
and at 1850 p. m, arriving at Chi
cago at 1855 a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
INSURANCE.
Charles E. Hodgson,
Fire Insurance
Agency.
Established 1874.

Continental Ins. Co. New York
Ins. Co. New York
Traders ms. Co. Chicago, Ill.
Williamsburg Ins. Co. New York
New Hampshire ms. Co. N. Hampshire
North German ms. Co. New York
American ms. Co. Philadelphia, Pa.
Security Ins. Co. New Haven, Conn
ms. Co. State of Illinois. Rockford. Ill
Office, room >, BufOrd block. Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
Going to the worlds Fair.

Your best route is over the Chicago
& Alton railway. All lines of railway
will sell you tickets over this line
whether you decide to go via Peoria
or via Chicago. The rates are as low
as by any line. and your home ticket
agent will be pleased to sell you a
a ticket over the Chicago & Alton
Short Line if you ask for it. Direct
connections with all railroads at Peo-
ria and Chicago. Superb day coaches
and Pullman parlor cars. Pullman
sleeping cars and both cafe and din
ing cars. Ask your home ticket agent
for a ticket via the Chicago & Alton
Short Line.
Pink cheeks and golden hair,
Blue eyes full of glee;
The secret of her prettiness,
Is Rocky Mountain Tea.
IT. H Thomas Pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
Indiana and Ohio Excursion.

Very low round trip rates to num-
Der of points in Indiana and Ohio via
the Rock Island on Sept. 6, Is, 20 and
%. Tickets good for return any time
within so days. For full information
call at depot or city Office, 1929 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01
TfpS TO Trdx,eIerS.

Are you going to Kansas City or
the southwest? If so, take the South
west Limited on the c., M. & st. P. at
1920 p. M. or the early morning train
at $50. You will be assured of a
pleasant and safe journey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01

Cheap rates to st. Louis. Mo-, on &C
count of the exposition, via the Illinois
Central. Tickets on sale daily. Best
service. Quick time. Write or call on
us for full information. City ticket
office, 329 Main street, Peoria, Ill. G.
A. Smith, general agent. Phone NJ,
S96.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-09-01

Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Bessie o. Beardslee, who for
merly lived in this city with her aunt,
Miss Emma Cooper, and was gradual
ed from the high school here, and
Roy Hyde, son of Mrs. Ella Hyde. of
this city. The ceremony will take
place in South Rodgers, Ark, Mon
day evening, Sept. -, and Oct. l, Mr..
and Mrs. Hyde will be at home in
Wichita, Kans. Mr.. Hyde is now with
the National Biscuit company, of Kan
SaS City.