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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
USE RELOADED AMMUNITION
Way to Reduce Expense of Rifle Prac-
tice in the Militia.

The revival of interest in military
rifle and revolver practice, which is
due to the campaign now being con-
Quoted by the national board of pro-
motion of rifle practice under the di-
rection of the war department, second
ed by the National Rifle association of
America, has resulted in many in
quiries being made as to the relative
value of reloaded shells. A number
of the leading riflemen of the coun-
try load their own ammunition and
substantially all the rifle associations
have complete outfits for reloading
The New York team, which won the
United States trophy at Fort Riley re.
Gently, was selected almost wholly
from regiments located in the cities
of New York and Brooklyn, all of
which used more or less reloaded am
munitiOn
The Army and Navy Register is
authority fer the statement that it
is possible to reduce the cost of full
service loaded cartridges with jacket
ed bullets by using the shells from
guns to as low as s14 to SIG per thou
sand. Those cartridges that are loaded
with cast bullets, made from recov-
cred alloy, can be made for $2.75 to
1925 per thousand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Offered Place in East.

T. Is. Redmond. who has been gen.
eral manager of the Mississippi Valley
Traction company's line between Mo-
line and WATERFOWL, has been offered
fine position by an eastern interur-
ban road, which he may accept in the
very near future. Mr.. Redmond has
been offered the superintendency of a
G0-mile interurban railroad now run
ming between Rochester and Buffalo.
y. y, 30 miles of which is double
tracked. II is one of the finest roads
in the east and bespeaks much for the
local managers ability. Mr.. Redmond
came here the latter part of last year,
succeeding Stuart A. Wise. who held
the same position for several months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Reducing Size of Quorum.

For some time past the meetings of
the Retail Merchants association have
not had a quorum present so that il
prevented the organization doing any.
thing at all. However, at the meeting
held Thursday night, which was adj
journed last week, this matter was
remedied by making a quorum consist
OF a smaller number of members In
the time past it has taken II men to
constitute a quorum, but now it will
only take seven, SO it is possible that
all meetings will be held that are call
ed and those present can transact bus
mess.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Play for State Championship.

There promises to be something do
ing tomorrow afternoon when the swift
Henry football team and the East Ends
meet on the local gridiron. The Henry
team comes here claiming the cham
pionsnip of central Illinois, and the
Moline boys are going to try and keep
the honors within their city. 1t is
needless TO say that the Henry bunch
are swift ones, having the pick of the
surrounding country for miles. they
have brought together some of the
best football material.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
COURT HOUSE RECORD.
In County Court.
PROBATE.

Nov. 11.-Estate of Francis NJ. Tin
dali. Petition by Mary f. Tindall
widow, for letters of administration TO
granted upon taking usual oath and
fling good and sufficient bond in the
sum OF $4,000 TO be approved by the
court. Oath as administrator filed.
Administrator bond filed and approx
ed and letters of administration issued
TO said Van V. Reeves.
Estate of James F. Robinson. Claims
allowed in class Z and order that exec
utriX take credit for same on her &C
count for same. Selection and appro-
priations of chattels by Mary E. Robin
son approved and ordered that she as
executriX take credit for same in her
account.
In re guardianship of minor heirs of
Sedley w. Rains. Guardians report
filed and approved. Receipt and re-
lease of ward. Maurice Rains. who is
now of age, filed and approved and
guardian discharged as to him. 1t APP
pears that all the estate of each of
said wards. Bertram Rains and Lethia
Grace Rains, has been expended in
their education and support, that the
estates of each of said wards is less
than $500. Costs remitted
In re guardianship of Frank " Bru-
ner. minor Guardians final report
filed and approved. Receipt and re
lease of ward, who is now of age. filed
and approved and guardian discharged
and guardianship closed.
Real Estate Transfers.
Nov. 1I.-Alfred Swanson TO Carl A.
Johnson, lot 1G. block ,, 5. w. Wheel
ocks add. Moline. $4,000.
Frank Pucklum to Dina o. Buncher,
WIZ lots and 3. block "a, Chicago or
Lower add; e% lot =, block 2. Briggs
Place add: part lot 8. block %, Chi
caSo or Lower add, Rock Island, S.
600.
Ole Peterson TO J. F.. Jones. n1S lot
3, block 80, Chicago or Lower add,
Rock Island, $3.50.
+. w. Hurst to L. II. Guyer. lot 20.
block 2. College Heights add, Rock
Island. $500
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Change in Agents.

Al important change has been made
in the list of the employees OF the Rock
Island road in Davenport. This con-
.,ists in no less than the checking out
of F. +. Stewart. for several years the
local freight agent. and the appoint
ment OF c. 5. Cameron. of Brooklyn.
To succeed him. The change will be-
come effective within a few days. MIR.
Stewart was formerly freight agent at
Washington, Iowa. and was promoted
TO the Davenport Office several years
ago. For some. time past Mr.. Cameron
has held an important position with
the road al Brooklyn and is stated to
be a thoroughly posted and first class
railroad man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
New Way Of Using Chamberlain
Cough Remedy.

Mr.. Arthur Chapman writing from
Durham. Natal, South Africa, says:
LAS a proof that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is a cure suitable for old and
young, / pen you the following: A
neighbor of mine had child just over
two months old. 1t had a very bad
cough and the parents did not know
what to give it. / suggested that if
they would get a bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and put some
upon the dummy teat the baby was
sucking it would no doubt cure the
child. This they did and brought about
a quick relief and cured the baby"
This remedy is for sale by all leading
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
DAVENPORT DOTS.
puhi;sh Jewish Paper.

Tie TRICKY Advocate. an eight
page monthly, is the latest perlodlcai
to enter the local journalistic held-
The new raper is 10 be devoted TO the
interests of the Jewish residents oil
the tri-cities. Rabbi Fineshriber VIII
be its editor and r. 5. PetersberSer aus
publisher and business; manager ne
publishers are not expecting 10 realize
any profit from the publication out
hope 10 secure enough advertising 10
make il self-sustaining The Office OF
the TRICKY Advocate will be located
NJ PA West Fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Another Match for Burns.

Jim Parr. now at Ellicottville, y. Y,
has written letter. enclosing $50, to
Emil Klank. of this city. asking him TO
post it as half of forfeit to meet
Farmer Martin Burns on the mat.
Mr.. klank has secured the refusal of
Turner hall for Nov. -. Farmer Burns
states that he will accept the chal-
lenge and viii wrestle Nov. %. He
will come from his home in Big Rocl;
Monday TO cover the forfeit posted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and
neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3
days. Its action upon the system is
remarkable and mysterious. 1t re-
moves at once the cause and the dis
ease Immediately disappears. The
first dose greatly benefits. 75c and
81. Sold by Otto Grotjan, 1901 Sec
ond avenue, Rock Island; Gustave
Schlegel & Son, 220 West Second
street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
New LODGE Initiated.

Plow City canton No. 100 is what a
new organization formed in Moline
Thursday evening viii be known by.
Rock Island and Davenport cantons
met with a number of Moline Odd Eel
lows at Metropolitan hall and assisted
in the organization of new uniform
rank lodge. Maj. Godfrey, of Rock ISL
and. Instituted the new lodge and Col.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Mrs. Latham Asks Divorce.

Emma Latham. through her attor-
ney. Fred w Neal. has filed an action
for divorce against her husband. Will
liam Latham. and for cause of action
alleges that her spouse has been guilts
Of such cruel and inhuman treatment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Transfer companv ,ncoruorates.

There has been filed in the Office of
the county recorder the articles of in
corporation of the Merchants Transfer
& Storage company. The company is
the same which has been doing bust
ness on Third and Main streets in the
old r w McCleIland office building.
and using for storage the upper floors
of the old factory. The capitalization
of the company is given at $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Buys the Atlantic Hotel.

Robert J. Mclean, of New York, a
practical hotel man with many years
experience. has purchased the Allan
tic hotel in this city which is located
at i22I24 Perry street. and will here
after be found as the landlord of that
place.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
OecIared Bankrupt.

Referee in Bankruptcy J. NJ. Helmick
has declared the bank of Dixon to be
bankrupt and also its proprietors, NJ.
Beuthien and Arnold Beuthien. The
papers in the case were received by
Referee Helmick from Judge Smith
Mcpherson. OF the federal court. Mr..
Helmick Immediately upon their re-
ccipt declared the bank 10 be bank
Tupt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12
Adopts Class Motto.

The senior Al class of the Daven-
port high school met Thursday even
ing in their room at school. The class
motto. Willing and Able was drop
ped and the new motto under which
the class Will graduate next February
is Mark Your Coal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

as 20 endanger her life and that he
mas also become an habitual drunkard
since she was married 10 him. The
couple we're married at Hampton, Ill,
NOV. II. 1893. and lived together until
july 9 OF this year. The couple nave
two children. James, aged 3 years, and
May, aged years. the custody OF
whom the mother wants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

4 novel feeling of leapng. bounding
impulses goes through your body. You
feel young. and are young. after TAX
ing HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. So
cents, tea or tablet. T II. Thomas,
pharmacist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

Church. of Rock Island assisted him.
There will be 80 charter members. If
possible the new canton will meet in
Metropolitan hall. After the evening S
work a feast was spread and several
after-dinner speeches were made. The
following officers were elected: Cap
tain, Alfred Lundeen; lieutenant, l.. G..
Oakley; ensign, Stephen LOvejoy;
clerk. Ross Richards; accountant, j. J.
Lovejoy; trustees, Cal Earnest, o. F.
Anderson and S. n. Kaufman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-11-12

Mrs John Wesley, ST. Louis-Hollis-
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea is the great
est tonic lave ever used; cured me of
chronic stomach trouble, 35 cents, tea
or tablet. T. H. Thomas. pharmacist.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09

gotta tons became a mere piece of bar
gaining on each side.
This continued at intervals for a
week, when. on April L. the First Con
sui made an official announcement to
the Pope and others that in conse.
uuence Of Englands violation of the
Peace of Amiens. France was involved
in war with her. The time for action
had arrived. Napoleon insisted that
his Ministers sell. There were Amer
lean claims against France for dam
ages inflicted few years before dur
ing what was practically war with
the United States. so ii was finally de-
cided that the United States should
give France S0.OC0OO0 francs 10000
200 Of which were to be allowed for
paying the American claimants.
Napoleon was sorry 10 have to aban
don his colonial idea. but he knew
It was lost to him, and the 6O.GOO0 600
francs he would receive would be Use
full in the war. When the negotiations
were completed he observed exult.
ingy:
Il have given England a maritime
rival which will sooner or later hum
BILE her pride
The treaty was signed on April 30,
and on May IL the First Consul rati.
fed the French copy. The United
States Congress ratified the treaty
October II. the same year.
The Federalists were naturally in
censed at the purchase. and there were
many outbursts I'm and out of Con
gress. but The treaty ratified. the Pres
dent was vindcated, and $4,000
square miles were added to the United
States at a cost of about 3ia cents nm
acre. The territory which Napoleon
practically threw at the United States
has become almost the cranary of the
world. and by its acquisition, the Ore.
gon Territory became possible. with its
outlet on the Pacific. The whole trans
action was accomplished by every one
concerned in 1t disobeying instructions
or acting without authority. Napoleon
usurped his authority and. as usual.
showed the Chambers he was master;
Livingston and Monroe clearly exceed
ed their instructions. and jefferson.
although a strict constructionist. was
shown to have ignored the Consutu-
ton.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09

Essentially New Orleans must be-
come the property of the United States.
The decision was reached when the
Spanish intendant at New Orleans,
hearing Of the transfer of severe gnty
to France. gave notice that New or.
leans would no longer be place of
deposit. This was in the latter pa ct
OF 1902. In December jefferson con
veyed the information to Congress.
while throughout the country there
was great excitement.
Strange To relate. Congress acted
promptly and appropriated S2.pWNOO
for the purchase from France of the
outlet of the Mississippi Word was
sent TO Livingston, the American Min
lister In France. who was instructed 10
bring about the purchase. If possible.
In order to make certain. Monroe was
dispatched AS special envoy to France
and also to Spain.
Livingston began the negotiations.
but did not appear to make much head.
way. TaIlyrand trihed with him a
little. and when Monroe arrived ne
was annoyed at not being left alone
to conclude the negotiations. on APRIL
TO- 1903, the First Consul discuss sod
the proposition with Tallyrand and
Marbois, who. it appears, was the first
to suggest to Napoleon the sale of
the whole Of Louisiana. At daybreak
that day. the Consul, having received
alarming dispatches from England
summoned Marbois. and in the course
of the conference. exclaimed:
Il renounce Louisiana. Negotiate
for its cession. Don't wait for Mon
roe. | want O.O0O.OUO francs; for less
| Will not treat Acquant me day by
day, hour by hour, with your progress
Keep Talleyrand informed"
Bargaining Over the Sale.
On this very day Monroe arrived
Livingston had been asked by Mar.
bols if the United States desired the
whole of Louisiana and he answered.
No" Certainly his Instructions did
not warrant any other answer Mon
roe was surprised when he heard the
willingness Of Napoleon to sell the vast
domain His instructions did not war
rant him negotiating for such an en-
pire. but he quickly saw that ii would
end considerable annoyance along our
Western borders and would make for
peace. He was willing to negotiate
without instructions and began to do
so. The price given the American en-
voys was lOO,OOO.OO0 francs. This was
considered exorbitant. and then the ne
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09


There were weather prophets before
the Weather Bureau A correspondent
of the Springfield Republican says
that once when Dudley Icavitt. for
many years the maker of the New
Hampshire Almanac. was driving
northward through Nottingham. he
encountered farmer hoeing by the
roadside.
"A fine morning" said Leavitt.
Yes" was the answer. but It's
going to rain before long"
There was no hint of rain in the
summer sky; but before Leavitt had
got through NorthwOod NarrOws a
heavy shower came down upon him.
Wishing to find out how the farmer
could predict so exactly. he turned
back, and found him out in the field
again. after the rain.
Il should like to know" said the
astronomer OF Winnepesaukee 'how
you could tell SO exactly what the
weather was going to be-"
We'll" said the sage. when nv
old ram scratches his ear with his left
hind foot in the morning, I'm certain
twill rain before night. Besides, il
that old fool of bud Leavitt says
in his almanac. Fair weather may he
expected I know twill be Just the
contrary"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09

About our plan in regard to Louis
lana, you know"
About yours, my dear brother. You
mean" insisted Joseph. you cannot
have forgotten that far from being
mine"
Come, come, preacher" said Napo
leon in his authoritative way. Put
| have no need of discussing that with
you; you ARE so obstinute--with Lucien
| speak more willingly of serious mat
ters: for though he sometimes takes
II into his head to oppose me. he knows
how to give In to my opinion. I.ucien
does. when | see ut to try to make him
change his"
Well" resumed the eldest brother
with some show OF annoyance, you
still say nothing of your great plan"
"Oh! yes" said the Consul. but it
IL late, and II Lucien will wait for
me Ia my study with YOU. mister grum-
bier, will Join you soon Know
merely, i.ucien. that have decided TO
sell Louisiana to the Americans"
There was further discussion OF
the possible stand to be taken by the
Chambers, and I.ucien and Joseph did
not conceal their di~pleasure Mt the
plan.
You will have no need" retorted
Napoleon, ITO stand forth ~ orator
III the opposition. for | repeat to you
that this discussion will not take place,
tor the reason that the plan which
IN not fortunate enough 10 obtain your
APPRECIATION conceived by me nego-
t.ated 10y me. will be ratified aud exc
cutcd 10y me alone. Do you under
stand? Ry me who snap my fingers
AZ your opposition"
This incident viii show with what
secrecy aud suddeun,ss Napoleon de-
rided and had executed the sale oi
the vast Western country which more
than doubled the original area Of the
United STATES
There were two things responsible
Tor this sudden decision on the part
oi Napoleon II II difficult 10 deter.
mine which should he put first. but
az Robert Livingston. the American
Minister az Paris. had been instructed
~ bis government to purchase. n pos
=ihle, the island Of New Orleans aud
what was known a. the West Fioridas :.
Il q probable that the suggestion Of
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09

better than a windlass. Take post
II feet long. set II In the ground IS
inches and fasten the top with guy
wires, each 20 feet ,ong Make TRAN
gle of pieces of 2x6 and bolt or hinge
to the post A screw eye IS fastened
at one end of the angle on which to
hang pulley and another is fastened
ut the foot Of the post. A rope passed
through these pulleys on which is
placed bucket completes the device.
save singletree to which horse
can be hitched. by placing the TRAN
gle high on the post the dirt may he
unloaded in wagon and drawn OFT
out Of the way"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09
TIT STORY OF LOUISIANA.
Weaken Engand Coded
Territory Larger than the thirteen Colonies.


Lucen Bonaparte. younger broth
er of Napoleon, called upon their cid
est brother Joseph one evening early in
the year of 1903 with the intention of
accompanying him to theater l.u-
cien was late. and as he dashed INTO
the room, Joseph, only taking time to
occasionally chide him on his tardi-
ness, told him that the General, as
they called the First Consul, wished
TO ALLEVIATE Louisiana.
"Bahw exclaimed i.ucicu incredu-
lousy; "who would buy it from hm:"
The America
i.ucien was thundcrstruck, for only
the year before he had negotiated the
Treaty of San ildefonso by which
Spain IptrOceded the vast territory
west of the Mississippi which she had
held since 1862.
THE idcaw he exclaimed. IF n"
could wish it, the Chambers would
not consent TO it.
And. therefore," chimed in Joseph,
he expects to do without their con
when | said to him, as you do now,
that the Chambers would not consent
to It."
Lucien could not believe 1t. but he
was not the only one of that mind at
that time. President Jefferson. who
had sent an envoy to buy New Or
leans, could not have dreamed of such
thing. and Monroe, subsequently
President of the United States, who
had crossed the Atlantic especially in
lad crossed the Atlantic especially i'll
structed to buy New Orleans, was as
tonlshed at the turn of the tide. The
next day Lucien called on the First
Consul and had a talk with him while
ne was in his bath. n conversation
which has become historical. After he
had been there a while and had heard
nothing OF Napoeon's latest project,
Joseph was admitted.
well. brother" began the First
Consul, addressing the newcomer. 80
you have not spoken to l.ucien"
about what|' said Joseph.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09
To String Barb Wire.

To string barb wire take two pie es
through "a feet from the end. put the
spool in between and run broom
stick through. Nail some strips across
to hold them together. Start the wire
from the undcrside of the spool. Then
tic the rig to the wagon or faSten il
anywhere and drive on. A man can
also string out wire by hand this way.
hut when the spool gets small ii will
run heavy unless the rig is lifted I'D
and let slide on the ends of the 2X4's
back of the spool. If man should
not have 2x4 to make 1t out Of he
can use the stepladder.--A. S. Olsen.
Surrey, \. ID.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09

thirteen original States were not
crowded. so it was not the mere de-
sire for expansion that led Jefferson,
cry eyes to the West. After the Revo-
luton Great Britain coded by treaty
all the land belonging to the various
colonies east of the Mississippi which
river was the western boundary of the
new nation. The Spanish occupation
west of the river caused considera bile
friction from time to time, and finally
permitted New Orleans to he a pla ce
of deposit for the dwellers along the
great river and granting free navi-
cation of that stream. comng fear
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1904-06-09
RatiOus for Horses,

The New York Farmer says tie
United States army feeds its cavalry
and artillery horses II pounds of oats
and IA pounds of hay per day per LOO
pounds Of weight. and its mules y
pounds of oats and ID pounds of hay.
The Wyoming station feeds its driv-
ing horses - pounds of alfalfa and
80 pounds of straw. and its carria ge
horses 10 pounds of oats and ~ pounds
of hay per 1000 pounds of horse per
day.
The Boston fire company feeds It's
horses OBS pounds of grain and Is
pounds of hay. and the Chicago fire
company feeds pounds of oats and
IL pounds of hay. all per 1000 pounds
of weight, per day.
The Richmond (Va) Express Com
pany feeds its horses 4.G7 pounds of
corn. 5.33 pounds of oats. s pounds OF
bran. 4.16 pounds of corn meal, and
L. pounds of hay
The Jersey City Express Company
feeds 2 pounds of corn. 10 pounds Of
oats. l.15 pounds of bran and %
pounds or nay.
The Boston Express Company feeds
II pounds Of corn. 5.25 pounds Of oats
and 20 pounds Of hay.
The Wyoming station feeds its farm
horses 1870 pounds of alfalfa and 24j
pounds Of straw per day.
The Utah station feeds Its farm
horses % pounds OF alfalfa and 10
pounds of bran. or OBS pounds of tim
othy hay and 10 pounds of bran.
1t will be noticed that at all these
Western stations alfalfa hay Is a pre-
fcrred feed for farm horses.
At Chicago the daily rations Of the
draft horses Of large companies Is IS
pounds of oats and 20 pounds Of hay.
and in South Omaha Is pounds Of oats
and ~ pounds of hay.