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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
LARGEST IRRIGATION ENTER
PRISE IN AMERICA.

The Twin Falls Land and Water
Company, located on the Snake river,
twenty-four miles south of Shoshone
station, the largest irrigation enter
prise in America, involving an expen-
diture of over two million dollars and
retaining two hundred and seventy
five thousand acres of the richest
valley lands in the state of Idaho, is
now practically completed and will be
delivering water on the lands within
the next sixty to ninety days. The
main canal, sixty-nine miles long. is
eighty feet wide at the bottom, one
hundred and twenty-four feet at the
top and. carries ten feet of water. The
project is being constructed under the
Carey act, and comes under the inn
mediate supervision of the Idaho
State Land Board. Last fall the Land
Board authorized the opening of 3d.
600 acres of this land to public entry,
and Notwithstanding the fact that no
water would be delivered this year,
all of this land has been absorbed.
The State Land Board now authorizes
the opening of an additional 100000
acres at noon, October Goth, at Twin
Falls City, and a great rush IS expect
ed Mr. Masqueray, chief of designs
of buildings and grounds at the
Worlds Fair, ST. Louis, has designed
a hotel and townsite known as Twin
Falls City, in the heart of these lands,
and a $4,000 hotel is now under con-
struction, besides numerous business
blocks and residences. Over SEC, 900
worth of town lots have been sold
within the past sixty days. The Ore
gon Short Line, at an early date, will
begin the construction of q .ranch
line from Minidoka through the heart
of these lands to the new town OF
Twin Falls City.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
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R HEzNRI QRA22GlY

again, as it will save us the trouble
of finishing him. Hello, Mr.. Hard
ingi addressing me, are you here?'
81 asked the meaning of all the ex-
element, and as l spoke the crowd
gazed curiously at me, and some of
them audibly remarked that 1 had
been fooled, too.
"'Weu, it means that your twin
brother, as he was called, is not Mr..
Chatlern. but Jake CASTOR, the most
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Lawyers as Legislators.

The membership of our house of
representatives has 236 lawyers out
of a total of 357. The house of COM
mons, on the other hand, has only 129
lawyers out of a total of go, while
the French chamber of deputies shows
an attendance of 139 lawyers in a to-
tai of 584.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Artificial Gems.

: False diamonds and other precious
stones are manufactured of sub
stance called strass, or paste, which is
white, but can be colored to repre-
sent the jewel initiated. 1t is made of
the purest, most highly retroactive
glass that can be obtained.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
International PIayarounds.

The model playground at the worlds
fair is attracting a great deal of at
tention. Every day one may see Span
ish. Polish, Japanese, Chinese, Turk
ish, Eskimos and American children
playing side by side in the sand piles
and other attractions offered the
young folks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
worId,s Fair Visitors

Persons attending the great Exposition
at st: Louis should secure room close to
the Fair and In safe brick building Ho-
tel Epworth has all the -conveniences of a
first-class modern hotel. within four min
utes' walk of Convention and A dminisrra-
ton entrance. Rates s1-00 per day and up
for lodging. Meals at reasonable prices.
From Union Station, go to Olive street.
take Delmar Garden car. going west to
5000. Our boys meet all cars
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Why the Game Is Hard.

There are 31S,979, 564, 900 ways OF
playing the first four moves on each
side of a chess board, yet Harry N.
Pillsbury has played against as many
as twenty-five different boards at one
and the same time without seeing a
single board and has won a large ma
jority of the games.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Results of Irish Land Law.

The successful working of the land
purchase system in Ireland is once
more the chief feature of the annual
report of the land commission, which
was issued August so. There were
only twenty defaulters among TO-
600 tenant purchasers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
A Busy Hen.

A Vermont hen which has never
been able to raise any chicks of her
own has mothered the eggs of ban
tams, geese, ducks and even pigeons
Her latest exploit was to discover and
hatch q nest of bald eagles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
An unlucky Monarch.

1t is said that the emperor of Aus
tria has had more hard luck during
his fifty-six years reign than any 9TH
er monarch. He has lost every battle
he has fought, his wife was assassi-
mated and his eldest son committed
suicide.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
German Soldiers Trick.

In orded to obtain dismissal many
German soldiers have invented a way
of producing in their ears an appar-
emily bad ulcer by rubbing in mix
ture which produces acute inflamma-
ton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Ducks Refuse to swim.

Local naturalists are puzzled be-
cause none of the twenty-four ducks
at Brandywine Park, Del, will go into
the water They merely dip their bills
into the water and then then huddle
together along the shore.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

You will be interested in reading ad-
vertisement of Marlin Fire Arms Co..
in another column of this paper.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
For Your Perfect Comfort

At st. Louis Exposition, which is very
severe upon the feet, remember to take
along box or two of ALIENS FOOT
EASE d powder for Hot, Tired, Aching,
Swollen, Sweating Feet 10000 testi-
monials of cures. Sold by all Druggists,
CSC. DON'T ACCEPT A SUBSTITUTE
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Insist on Getting It.

Some grocers say they don't keep
Defiance Starch because they have a
stock in hand of IL OF. brands, which
they know cannot be sold to a custo-
mer who has once used the 16 OF.
pkg. Defiance Starch for same money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

A girl can fall in hammock o
out with equal ease, according to tn
direction the man is
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

All the old styles seem to take their
turns coming back except the style OF
doing ones own dresmaking.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
il taking the place Of all others.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-WM
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Even a bathing suit can't look
peek-a- boo shirt waist in the face.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

No chromos or cheap premiums, but
a better quality and one-third more
of Defiance Starch for the same price
OF other starches.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Lewis ''Single Binder" straight SC cigar.
Price to dealers $500 per M. They cost
some more than other brands, but no more
than good sc cigar should cost. Lewis
Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Tara's Harp.

The real harp that once through
Tara's halls the soul of music shed" is
In the museum Of Trinity college, Dub
lin.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Some people waste a lot of energy
in patting themselves on the back.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

1t isn't right to pay a left-hande
compliment.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

The egg that can't be beat isn't as
good as it might be.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

cdr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
saved my had dyspepsia and kidney disease"
Albert Merritt Park Place, N Y 81 bottle
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

The chief end of man, according
to the chronic kicker, is his feet.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

When a mans money is all gone he
ceases to be known as "a good fell
low"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Murine Eye Remedy cures sore eyes,
makes weak eyes strong. All druggists, soc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

We have noticed that the man who
calls it "roomytiz" somehow seems to
suffer more
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Butter is not always a strong point
in favor of a boarding house table,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
Those Who Have Tried Il

will use no other. Defiance Cold Wa
ter Starch has no equal in Quantity
or Quality-16 OF. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only IL OF.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

Milk is often but another name for
a white lie.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

1t takes some men an hour to make
a ten-minute speech.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15
-. EIexibIe and Lastinq,

More Flexible and Lasting,
won't shake out or blow out; by using
Defiance Starch you obtain better re-
suits than possible with any other
brand and one-third more Tor Same
money.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

A Jolly good fellow is the one who
foots the bill.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

The ball player finds that too many
highballs interfere with fly balls.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

wise she doesn't consider word sui
ficient-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1904-10-15

being made better. Brother. Runyan
is an earnest and forceful speaker.
Had he turned his attentions toward
the stage, he would have made an
actor or personator of no mean order.
These elements, together with his
splendid physique, Christian earnest
ness and bubbling enthusiasm, his
knowledge of men and the use of
right arguments, enlivened and en-
forced by apt, clean, witty and some
times humorous illustrations, yet
never detraction from the serious con-
sideration of the always appropriate
Brother Runyan makes many friends
wherever he goes Here he found
host of them waiting for him. There
will be many many more when he
comes back as we all earnestly hope
he will"
A young man fell into the Smoky
river at Salina this week and was suf-
located.
A nveryman in Moreland who dis
posed of his horses and bought two
automobiles, arises early each morn
ing, from force of habit, and goes to
the stalls and curries the gasoline
cans
Willie Sells contemplates starting q
camel ranch in Kiowa county, but the
natives are not going to get out their
bagpipes and play THE Cameis Arc
Coming" until the caravan comes IN
sixht-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

The Chicago Telephone company OPP
crates 101,IST telephones. 22.144 more
than last year.
Ebert Hubbard. the RoycrOfter. and
Miss Alice Moore. of Concord. Mass
were married by justice of the peace.
Secretary Hay has notified Count
Cassini. the Russian amba sSador. that
ii is the presidents desire that mem
berS of the diplomatic corps who at
tend evening receptions at the White
House wear their full uniforms.
a metallic casket. believed to contain
the body of Charles COghlan. the actor.
has been found on the beach near Gal
weston, Tex. II was washed out of "a
vault at the time of the tidal wave in
1900.
j. J. Sullivan. of Cleveland. has been
elected president of the National Board
of Trade at Washington.
The will of Asa $. Bushnell has been
probated at Springfield. o.. and dis
poses of an estate estimated at $1,000
600.
Reports from the British expedition
to Thibet indicate that the Thibetans
may show fight
1t is stated that Paul Kruger. the
Boer leader. is in rapidly failing health.
King Oscar of Sweden and Norway
is % years old.
General Nelson A Miles is the Iro-
quoiS Chicago clubs candidate for
president of the United States
Excitement prevails over newly dis
covered placer gold fields eighteen
miles east of Tucumcari. on Revuelto
creek. New Mexico.
Fire at Dawson. Alaska. with the
temperature below zero. wiped out
100000 worth of property
a resolution in the house wants Cor
telyOu to report how many livery rigs
he is using for his department at gov
eminent expense.
The annual convention of the West
ern Paper Hox association is in ses-
sion at Cincinnati.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
Maater'S Sale.

william Nc Entry. f. d. sweeney. and Loo
ney Il Kelly. Attorneys.
State of Illinois, lss
In the circuit court of said county in
ChanCery
Telftha Munroe VS.. Pascal Bree cher, JUS
tine RreeCoer. Mike Taxman. w. A Por-
ter. Lydia Wheelan, F. II Kelly, Ellen
Pearson, Nellie Eimhon No. 5202 Fore
closure
Notice is hereby gwen that by virtue OF
decree of said court, entered ia the above
entitled cause on the 26th day of Decem Der,
A. D. 1893 shall on Saturday, the twentieth
day of February. A ID 1904 at the nour OF 2
CLOCK in the afternoon. at the. east door OF
the court house in the city OF Rock Island,
IN said county of Rock Island. to satisfy SAID
decree. sell at public vendue, to the highest
and best bidder for cash in naDd those certaln
parcels of land situate in the county of Rock
Island and state OF Illinois, known and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit-
The east forty 800 feet of lot No. Eight
50 in block No. Three 49, in Bailey & BOyIes
addition tn the city OF Rock Island Also
lot No. Two (2) in block No. One % in Gen
eral Rodman's addition 10 the citv OF Rock
Island.
Dated at Moline. Illinois, this Twentiei h
day OF January. A ID 1904.
w. J. ENTRIKIN,
Master IN Chancery, Rock Island county. III
WILLIAM MENIRY & Z. D. SWEENEY,
Complainant solicitors.
LOONEY & X ely. Defendant Solicitors
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
Is \ LEGAL CONTRACT.
Druggist +. II. Thomas Bond That
Mi-o-na Costs Nothing Unless
1t Cures Dyspepsia and
Increases Weight.

When YOU get Il box of Mi-o-na. the
tleSh-forming food, from r. II. Thorn
"a. he will give YOU Il signed bond to
refund the money unless il cures dys-
pepsia and increases weight
The money i simply on deposit
with Il. II. Thomas. and does not be-
come his until YOU acknowledge that
Mi-O-na has helped you. 1t is just as
safe in his hands a. i'm the First Ma
tional bank. +. II. Thomas gives YOU
his signed bond that is legal CON
Mi-o-na has cost YOU in case it does
not do all that j. claimed for il. The
regular sized box sells for only 30
cents.
Mi-o-na possesses healing and sooth-
in" qualities that make il specially
valuable in cases of chronic indigeS-
ton and dyspepsia. 1t mingleS with
the food YOU eat. aids its assimlla-
ton. tones up and strengthens the di-
gestive organs. makes rich. red blood.
builds up the wasted and emacia ed
form. and restores health and
strength to the whole system.
Remember that in beginning the
use of Mi-o-na YOU do not risk pen
ny. Druggist +. II. Thomas written
guarantee i an absolute protection.
and even though you should lose it.
he will return your money without
question and without argument
should Mi-o-na fail to give perfect
satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
what'sIn a Name.

Everything Is in the name when il
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. L. c. De-
Witt & Co. of Chicago. discovered
some years ago how To make salve
from witch hazel that is a specific for
piles. For blind. bleeding, itching and
protruding piles. eczema, cuts, burns,
bruises and all skin diseases DeWitt's
Salve has no equal. This has given
rise to- numerous worthless counter
feits. Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine.
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
TIPS TO TRAVELLERS
To Colorado and California via the ChIca-
GO, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway.

Double daily train service is now
offered from Chicago to Colorado and
to California via the Chicago, Milwau-
kee d st. PauI-Union Pacific line.
Through standard and tourist sleep
ers are operated between Chicago and
San Francisco; and through standard
sleepers and reclining chair cars be-
tween Chicago and Denver.
The new service to Colorado in
cludes Il train that is on the road only
one night, leaving Chicago 9:45 a. m,
reaching Denver early the next af
ternOOn.
Descriptive folder and booklet
from any ticket agent of the Chicago,
Milwaukee &, st. Paul railway, or F.
\. Miller, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
AdminIstrator,s Notice.

Estate of Theodore Holdort deceased.
The undersigned having heen appointed
Administrative OF the estate of Theodore Hol-
OF Illinois, deceased. hereby gives notice that
she will appear bciore the county court
OF Rock Island county a. thr county court
room. in the city OF ROCK Isla44d, at the
March term, on the first Monday in March
next. at which time all persons nav
ing CLAIMS against said estate are notified
and Iey -lsIId 10 ,.l-cnd for the purpose Of
having the same ad justeC
All Persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
quested TO make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated 18th day OF January, A. D., 1901
MARY HOLDORF. Administrative.
LCDOLPH Il REYNOLDS, Attorneys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
Administrator Notice.

Estate of Anders q 3ersell, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
administrators of the estate of Anders O.
BerBeu, late of the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, deceased hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court
of Rock Island county at the county court
room, in the CITY of Rock Island. at the
March term on the first Monday in March
next, at which time all persons having Claims
against said estate 20 notified and request
ed to attend fol the purpose of having the
same adjusted.
All persons Indebted II said estate are re-
quested to make Immediate payment to the
undersigned.
UNA B. BERSEL.. Administrative
J. Il. CAkLEAF. Solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
Execntor,s Notice.

Estate of william B. Graves, deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
executrix OF the last will and testament of
William b. Graves, late OF the county OF
gives notice that she will appear before the
county court of Rock Island county at the
county court room In The city of Rock Island
at the March term. on the first Monday In
March next. At which time all persons
having claims against said estate are Notified
and requested to attend for the purpose OF
having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of January. A. d. 1903.
CLARA NJ GRAVES, ExecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of Carl Hinrfc nst n. deceased.
The undersigned having been appointed
ADM nistratOr OF the estate OF Carl Hi
ri hssn. 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 al the
county court room, in the city of ROCK Is
land al the March term. on the hrst Mon
day in March next, at which time all per
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend for the
purpose of having the same ad juEted.
Al persons indebted TO said estate are re-
qu+sted 10 make immediate payment to the
undersigned.
Dated this 18TH day Of January. A. d. 1904
a q. HISRICHSES. Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22

only in four cities Managers all over
America have written to the manage
ment's New York office for il. Many
communities have never seen il and
in a sense are cIamOring for it. 50
with a view of giving all America a
chance to admire and applaud it. the
present tour has been arranged. The
distinguished author, Denman Thomp-
son, has carefully rehearsed the pres
ent company and equipment and
supervised all details. 50 that the pub
lie may reasonably look for perfect
performance Of The Two Sisters
Sunday at the Illinois.
Walter Wolfe. basso and interlocu-
tor Of the great Barlow Ministries.
who will he seen at the Illinois Mon
day i singing the latest and best
compCs itiOn Of Petrie's entitled King
of the Winds" Mr.. Wolfe's singing the
past season was much commented on
and his selections this season admits
Of a range and rendition leaving moth
ing to be desired bv all music lovers.
Joseph McAnallon. known "a the
Irish Tenor" i also one of the strong
al W. vi AIlt ANfiN iPfii w" III l'el
opening this season. singing, why
Did They Sell Killarney" nightly TO
repeated encores. The olio i one of
the strongest to be seen i'm minstrelSY
without any exception. and at the fall
of the curtain the verdict il universal
ly I've get my moneys worth. The
Barlow Hussar band. under the direc-
ton of j. \. Coburn. featuring Will
Stewart. trombone soloist. is heard
daily in noCnday concert. and i also
Il feature of this seasons attraction.
After Witnessing il performance of
The Sultan Of Sulu' in Washington.
President Roosevelt met Frank Mou-
Ian: at least 50 the story goes: Il
liked that song. 'Remorse,' immense
ly." said the chief magistrate to HI
Ram. Il also thought the reiterated
question. DO YOU feel like a draft?'
was very funny" THAT reminds me"
said the comedian. that YOU recently
advised in favor of larger families.
Wen, Il man on my place has just an
nounced that he j. the father of twins. |
and that he has christened one of |
them Theodore Roosevelt and the 9TH |
ar Frank Mnulan. Naturally. | sent |
him something handsome. | presume
in time you, also. will feel draft"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22
LEGAL
Notice az --inaI SettIement.

NOIICt :
Estate OF Augustus L. Kahn, deceased.
Public notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned. Adam Il. McBurney. has this day
fled mis- final re port and settlement as such
in the county court OF Rock Island county.
and hearing on said report has been set for
January 49, 1904. at nine O'Clock a. M, at
which time persons Interested NAV appear
and make obi sCtiOnS thereto, and it no oh
ieCtions are filed, said report Will be p
proved at that time, and the undersigned
will ask for an order OF distribution and
will also ask to be discharged.
Rock Island Ill Dec. 80 1909.
ADAM r M'BURNEN,
Executor of last will ana testament OF Au.
guStuS L Kahn.
HARRY NJ. M'CASERIN,
Attorney tor Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-22

The present tour az The Two Sis
tiers" will extend from New York to
Halifax. thence west to the Pacific
coast and return TO New York, visit
ing all important cities enroute. Over
10000 miles will he trayerSed and to a
person who wants to see the country
this will he quite an object lesson. as
every state ami territory will he visit
ed. On previous seasons an arrange
mcnt like his was impossible on ac-
count If the long runs of the play
enjoyed in the principle cities. nota-
bly,. New York. Boston. Chicago ana
San Francisco. and it was against the
managerial policy to put out what l.
called a number two company. When
Nou see The Two Sisters YOU see
the real and only company that plays
ii and the present arrangement of
tour does not provide for runs of
over two weeks in place and this