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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20

MY driver and I had q great Tina tall Nh
Ing that day In tho Golden Vale. He told 4
me many Il fine story and we laughed
together at many "a humorous Incident
Now and then we would see an 1rlsll-Ss
man breaking stones on i he road WAY. M y
driver would always have something to 4
say to him, and either one or the OF
would be sure to leave tho combat y little \
worse for wear. We$met q man in I he 4
road who was driving In a cart very
poor donkey, My driver said: la
g"shamc, shame, man! pfwat do yG&
mean BY dhrlv!n' such a sight along he 4
highway? Take him home ONE and put some me
''s .s:hu nn replied the Eood-natured
stranger, ,'shc poor haste Is lhat wake re, re
another ounce to it, \ 1t would XIII him
er9.sea the suir mi n ded
en- a hamlet thatFtakes It's name from ON
Tic vale, In which II Is situated l.took
Innumber Of pictures q oid castle r runs
baroninl estates. and thatched cottages
Ofathe latter there nre thousands. In
,he Solder rea MIS- no m easWhe aass
Sees es. are,t' gintlemen,n or MOBILES, and the B
rest are what might be called peMsah,S'
practical comfortable farmers or mer-
chants OF business men anywhere IN Ire.
land that really makes inc stTehsth - -
| the United States.
Irish Farming Methods,
Even In tho Gslaen Vale, the garden
SPOT Of ireland, there is cso1mparasslvss.ly
pploushsd up and resown,, t Ysay M atter
YEAR the grass : ct ah no i Wntsr ma
carly spring The potatoes are planted
on beds about three or four feet across
with dl,ehes eighteen nehe Hbs aeaf w nas
In Ireland the potato plants appenEed A 5s
cover with q very llxurlaMt Erowth ms
en.l bed owHvep prqha e faW 81 q t h@n
f tGnp eoatsy spday saw them only
II ehss Whessys' and aso Of Read
IS larger than that Of ireland.
This Golden Vale IS really o great dairy
district, and local creamHries. esta bisn lsa
milk that Is produced, separate the cream
and send the butter to the English mar
Millions Of paundI or ana fro 1qa-
AS We heared our dsstnato9,,n u The sta Ia
railway s,nt "a We passed through a wood thu,
was Inc most exquisite. piece q scenery
4 saw II lo ysllad es Ms Is Under Es
that is remarkable, All the trees appear
10 be ho9ry with age, and ihs CAMP s.,i
mata keeps them reeklng with moss s1 a mH
Green and dense thar II must be un-s
Healthy to live near them, =, !, !, III,
NJ. had had "a great trip together. and
h me BOT Both enjoyed the day. And ! hated
70 leave tho Golden Vale ot flappsbs ea!
t II Vas more tplctnresqds shan ths sheaa'.
doah VALLEY OF Virginia. and l rishsr tha ut
lihee peo ,l We're more Interesting 70 rns
than any other people had ever seer =, ),
from, Tubiln, Changed at Limerick JUNG,
lion Hon and in an hour and a half had pulled
IN ',,rldeI the great train sheds Of ~
SCISSOR OF the historical 'sTrea'y stone. s
as We'll as the largest maui q fturer Oh
hshIng hooks In AL The World. ,nNpa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20

not far from Cape Maisi; and n3little later
he bought 1900 acres Of land near Bancs
Bay. IIe cleared 10, COZ acres there and gel
st out in bananas and was doing ali cnnr-
nous business shipping his crops to the
United States when the Spanish war broke IKE
out He then had a fleet Of fruit steamers,
there wero twenty miles Of railroad on his
plantation and everything was on Il pro
iportionate scale. Ills property was de-
stroyed during tho war, but at It's close
he rejuvenated It and merged IT with the
United Fruit Company. lie had large
amount OF stock OF this company and act-
ed as the rnanag ger of tho Banes planta-
ton, building the central Boston sugar
mill, which is still running.
When everything, was in full operation
he decided to retire from q bus ness ~ 9
aud went to Havana. He soon became
Disconnected, however, and then returned
here and bought the enormous tracts aG ,.
ana family and the fNipc Bay Company.
The property was first bought in connec-
ton with the Nipe Bay Company; but he
has taken his share, and now owns IN
connection with his relatives more than
4O, 900 acres Of the richest land In Cuba:
"a part Of this estate Is on the Island OF
SaetIa and tho Feminist at OF Raymon, anu
another part on the mainland. bordering
the bay and the Tacajo River. lie has
about twelve miles ofTailWay on the es-
tate and has dug a canal through y.
Nlpe Bay with Leylsa Bay. making sac
, Ia ia1a nd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
HOME or GEORGE DUMoU1s, AT sAET1As.

hHiss ~ hG ' Shoe sde &c te ssanS
Is banked with q great mass OF g 1,en
horsebnak ride through these banana
fields ofafullc2 sixteen mi!es..a,5Thc banana ANA
through them on d little white pony,
and, Indeed could hardly reac tho fruit
by standing upright on my saddle.
The trees were not over six feet e., apart ln1
$rorting great ribbon like leaves which
meet overhead and shndc the ground
som. Each tree had but one, but this
was from six 10 tenRlnches long and at
It's base was as big around as my arm.
7 looked Ike g. great bl,d rather re-, man y
bunch of bananas which extended out
tanoe Of from ten TO fifteen feet from
Inc stem of the bunch hung down and
that the hnnanas gro W upward /, instead
& OF downward, as many SUPP ose. s \ count
ed many bunches which had MY pah IN
Ms upon them nd was told. that a single
bunch may have MS many as hundred.
How the Fruit is Harvested.
In cutting bananas trees are, choppo,d
is caught and cut or, after which, tho
tree Is chopped off ITO tho ground, to
allow the sprouts@at tho foot to have
The full strength f&the roots Bananas ana as
more wears from the same roota;a and
sugar cane will, I am told, yield crops
for twenty nve years without replantlng:
All bananas Intended for export are cut
green. There d Is not II bit of yellow to
Be seen in any OF tho fruit when It Is
Shipped and it takes n week or moro be-
fore such bananas are road for eating:
There are packing sheds along the coast
oughout tho plantation, where the ba-
nanns are put into lighters and carried
10 the central station to the steamers.
Four days after that they, are In. New I,
breakfast tables all over the country.
| Pineapples and Oranges.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
Pineapples and Oranges.

I'm another part Of the estate plneapples
grow between the Ebanat,as They seem tq
saw pines by the thousands as big ns a
.mans head surrounded by red and green
:cactus-like slves. In another pnr par
oranges grow among the bananas. Inc
orange trees are of a rich green. Many
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
haunting Car Drive.

Gin their gray, messy colorings and grace
,.fulF archlng. ~ * Il
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-08-20
Pineapples BY Millions.

I came with Mr.. Dumois from Santiago
to Antilia, and I have spent several DAYS
with him e:,7Sis estate during my stay Lay
Leaving Antilla we rode across the bay
Mr."Dumois has Il million pineapplcs. q
million banana trees and Ieveral hundred
thousand orange trees now gro wing. rive i,,e
homes Of Mr., Dumols and his sons aud
Of the various officials make quite a col
lony. Their houses limo the shore near
twee n them and the beach: There is an.
office, store. a blacksmith shop ma
chine shop and a@number OF comfortao bic
homes, the largest Of which is that OF
George Dumois. the son OF Mr.. H;
Dumois.
Sixteen Miles Of Bananas.
Directly back of the buildings the ba,
mana plantations begin. They extend
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Obituary Record.

After nearly 60 years residence in
Scott county, William Speer, the well
known farmer of Princeton township,
expired Wednesday at the family
homestead, five miles west of Prince
ton. Mr. Speer was born i'll Butler
county. Penn, in 1888 AMI was q
years OF age at the time that he was
called upon TO answer the final sum
mons. In 1910 he came with his par
ents to Scott county, which has been
his home ever since.
Theresa. wife of Herman BurSauer,
died at the age of 80, mourned by two
children. Harry Burgauer and Mrs.
Monroe kohn.
Wednesday at his home, 1892 Bow
ditch street. occurred the death Of
Herman Hoeppner, after brief i'll
ness. at the age of 81 years, three
months and 81 days. Deceased was
born in Germany and came to this
country with his parents when child.
On June 2S. 1900 he was united in
marriage with Miss Bertha Schaeb
who survives him with one son, Leo.
At the home of its parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel T MetZger, recently re-
moved here from ST. Paul. 427 East
Seventh street, yesterday occurred the
death of 21-days-old Hazel NJ. Metzger.
The cause of death is given as con-
genital cardiac disease.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Gasoline Starts Fire

Mrs. c. o. Morris had a narrow es
cape from severe burning while pre-.
pairing supper the other evening at her
home on Forty-fiTst street in the east
end. The gasoline stove at which she
was working suddenly gave forth a
mysterious puff for some unaccount-
able reason and started blaze in the
kitchen that threatened danger Mrs.
Morris first thought was of her chill.
dren, and she hurried them out into the
yard. When she returned she at
tempted TO remove the gasoline tank
from the stove to avoid the danger of
a more serious explosion, and in doing
so her hands and neck Were burned
quite severely. Her clothing also
caught fire. a fact which Mrs. Morris
did not discover till some neighbors
had run in to assist her in the fight of
the blaze
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
New Cracker Factory.

Within co days Davenport Will have
another new manufacturing interest
which viii greatly enlarge the bust
ness interests OF the city. The line
OF goods TO be manufactured will be
crackers. biscuit. etc, and already
plans have been completed for the
erection of a brick building. 100 by 10
feet in dimensions. four stories in
height. with 2 high and commodfous
basement The launching of this en-
terprise will also give birth to new
company TO be known rs the Crescent
Macaroni and Cracker company of
Davenport Articles of incorporation,
with a capital stock of s1T5,000. are
now in course of preparation and will
be filed shortly with the secretary of
state. The new cracker plant will be
erected directly east of the present
macaroni factory ar Fifth and Iowa
streets.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Eeuthian Blew $4,000.

Harry J. Mcfarland. receiver for
the Bank of Dixon and Attorney Mau
rice Donegan of the firm of Sharon Il
Donegan, have returned from New
Liberty. where they spent the past
two days in investigating the affairs
of the two busted banks viz, the bank
of Dixon and the New Liberty Savings
bank. Mr.. Mcfarland. as receiver foi
the Bank of Dixon, had been given an
order by Referee in Bankruptcy j. NJ
Helmick. to obtain Il statement OF the
business done between the two banks
since the organization OF the Dixon
bank on Dec. II, 1899. In looking over
the books OF the two banks, the gen
tiemen found number OF items which
caused considerable trouble in check
ing. Transactions between the two
banks We're found which appeared on
the books of one bank and 20 item of
it was made upon the books OF the
other bank. Other irregularities of a
serious nature were also discovered.
The startling discovery was also made
that Arnold Beuthien had invested
SIS 900 in the Cleveland Amusement
company of Chicago. Of this sum
ST.. $50 had been taken from the Dix
on bank and the balance from the
New Liberty bank. Heretofore the
general impression had been that Mr.
Beuthien had invested only about S30,-
600 in the Cleveland company.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Stationary Bicycle Races.

Bicycle races without leaving the
starting place, which are said to be the
latest craze in places OF amusement in
Paris, are described in Popular Mechan-
les. The wheel is fixed In frame
fastened 10 the floor. When the rider
begins to pedal Il belt from the rear
wheel drives a small electric generator
The current thus produced is conducted
TO a motor on wheels and carrying a
flag. The track on which the motor
travels is marked in distances. and
each foot OF track requires as much
work by the rider as would have car
r.ed the bicycle one mile had it been
free to run as under ordinary eondi-
tions OF use.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
LODGE Officers Installed.

At q meeting of the Swedish Olive
Rebekah lodge, No. 543. /. O. O. F., the
following officers were elected: n. G.,
Emily Kruse; V. e.. Clara Lungren
recording secretary. Alma Lundeen: fl
nancial secretary, Emily Ford; treasur-
er, Hannah Williams; warden, Hildl
Johnson; conductor, Sophia Nelson; in
side guard, Alice Anderson; outside
guard, Andrew Bower; r. s. y. G..
Josephine FOwle; l.. S. ~ c., Hannah
Youngren; r. S. V. G., Hilda Norton;
L.. S. V. G., Emma Simpson; p. G.
Mamie Bloomgren; chaplain. Aida
Pears; musician, Sophia Carlson: trus-
tees, F. A. Nelson. William Ade,, Jose
phine Nelson, Hannah Youngren.
Emma Bower.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Cutting Ice

The ice harvest in the city has be-
gun. The Sitz Ice company mas begun
its cut on the harbor 1000 feet below
the ID. * 5. dam. as stipulated. and
will house it's product in its houses in
Fishcrtown. and on Howell street be-
low the Rockingham road. The Day-
export Ice company is cutting good
1O-inch ice below the Sitz fields in
Rockingham. II will harvest 10000
tons. which viii be stored in its bat
terry of houses this side of Nahant.
The riverside and Lerch houses and
the Christensen concern will have its
ice harvested as soon as sufficient
thickness can be secured. These COM
panies made their cuts off City island.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Official Was Not Cruel.

The report of the board OF control of
Iowa, made public yesterday, complete
ly exonerates Frank J. Sessions. super
;ntendent of the Soldiers Orphans
home here from the charges of cruelty.
The investigation into the methods
used at the home was made by John
Cownie and Clare Lundgren. The lat
ter's favorable report was made public
several days ago. Lee Orendorf. a Des
Moines lad, was punished with a 12-
inch strap by one of the matrons. Jen-
ME Myers. The boy ran away, and his
relatives in Des Moines pressed the in
vestigation. The matron has been dis
missed.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Elks Prepare to Decorate.

The Moline lodge of Elks have al
ready commenced to make arrange
ments for the coming state convention
Of Elils in the spring. One of the many
matters that will be attended to will be
some changes to be made in the club
rooms. The lodge will in the near fu-
ture let the contract for decorating the
club rooms SO that they will be in
first-claSS order for the reception of
delegates at the coming convention. All
of the rooms will be repainted and sew
eral minor changes in the arrangement
of them will be made.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Can Coast Anywhere.

Chief HerZog asked Mayor Phillips
for the rights to some of the hills in
the city for those who desire to coast.
He expected that the mayor would
designate one in the east and another
in the west end 10 be used for that
purpose. Instead of that he replied
that coasting would be allowed on all
the hills and streets OF the city. but
under no conditions would be allowed
the sidewalks TO be used for that pur-
pose Therefore young Davenport
may enjoy itself at will during the
coasting season.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
is BEAU BRUMMEL AT 100
Former Macomb Tailor Has Survived Three Wives
and All Children but 70 Year Old Daughter.

Chicago. Jan. 13.-Pride in his per
sonal appearance has not deserted
John Hempstreet with the advent OF
his one hundredth birthday, and he
celebrated the closing of century of
life yesterday with the same spruce
ness and vanity as a youth OF 30.
When he posed for the photographer
yesterday he held himself as erect as
a statue. smoothed out his grizzled
mustache, carefully combed his hair,
adjusted his neclItie, and threw back
his coat To reveal his immaculate
waistcoat with the assured air of a
centenaTian Beau Brummel.
HempsJreet is native OF Rome. y.
Y. and a former resident of Macomb
III. but AT present is an inmate of the
Home for incurables. where he has
lived since last July. The infrmities
Of age have been visited rather heav-
lily upon him. and he is unable to care
for himself Yet for a man who mas
hooked upon the world for 100 years
he carries himself remarkably well.
He was accompanied on his visit to
the photographer b. his daughter. Mrs
II. 81 Bristol. and his laughter
who visit him at the home frequently.
Upon his return he was enthusiast
caily received by the 225 inmates of
the institution. and responded 10 their
congratulations with the happy viysc-
ify OF a boy.
Until three years ago Mr. Hemp
street worked al his trade 9s a tailor
n Macom5. IL He has never been i'll
in his l!s. lie survives three wives.
and all his children but the one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Bristol She is 76 years oh
and resides with her married daughter
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
MOLINE MENTION.
EmuIoves' Aid Annual.

Harry Sutley was elected president
of the Moline Plow Company Employees
Aid association at the annual meeting
Other officers are: Vice president
Charles Tambur; secretary, Charles
Morgan: treasurer, Fred Long. Report
show that the year past has been very
successful one. The membership Jan.
|, 1905. was 403, while year ago il
was but $40. Fifteen regular and
two special assessments were levied
during the year. the two special as
sessmen,s having been levied 10 meet
the funeral expenses of Arnold Swan,
son and ChIrieS Col:st l..
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Won Fine Banner.

Wednesday evening was 4 red let
ter occasion in the history of Lafay-
cite lodge, No 1921, Modern Brother
hood of America of this city. The
occasion was the installation of the
newly elected officers and the formal
presentation to the lodge of the $500
silk banner and the $50 in gold, which
had been offered as prizes by the head
camp and both of which were won b.
the local lodge. All the supreme Off
GERS were present on the occasion.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Band Mustered In.

Wednesday evening Col. kittilsen, of
the 9Th regiment, mustered in the
9th regiment band of Moline with up
wards of 20 pieces. This, however.
will not be all that will be mustered in.
for it is expected that at least 80 pieces
will make up the band, and probably
more. Indoor rife practice of Company
f in Armory hall will be taken up at
the next drill next week.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
New City Physician.

The board of health met in special
session Wednesday afternoon at the
call of the mayor. TO consider the ap-
pointment of an acting city physician
The matter came up in the shape of
resolution introduced by S. a. Rowley.
which called for the appointment of
DR.. W. +. Speers as acting city physi-
clan to serve during the absence Of
the regular city physician, DIR. II. l..
Bawden. The resolution was unani-
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Increases Surplus $4,000.

At yesterdays directors meeting OF
the First National bank. il was voted
to add $4,000 TO the present sur
plus fund of the bank, which VIII
place the total surplus al 100000
The above S5000O is taken from the
undivided profits OF the bank and is a
splendid sign OF prosperity which this
well known financial institution is en-
joying at the present time.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
C1Ed Id,

'Do you mean 10 say that you have
not read all Of Shakcspcare's pIays:"
NO" answered Miss Cayenne. To
tell the truth, did not mean TO say
IT, As in IKE case OF most people. the
confession slipped out quite by acci-
dent. Washington
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Give Benefit Dance

The Iron Molders' union No. 231 of
this city has made arrange
ments to give benefit dance Saturday
evening. Jan. y. at the Industrial
Home hall. the receipts of which Will
go 10 William J. Warren. member If
the union, who has for a year been un-
able to work and is paralyZed on the
right side. while large family is dc
pending ON him.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
kohler Would be Mayor.

When City Attorney a. II. Kohler
was approached yesterday regarding
the report that he was candidate for
the republican nomination for mayor
of the city of Moline, he admitted that
he was. and that he had already dis
cussed the matter with several of his
friends. in the event that c. p. Skinner
would not be candidate for renomi-
nation.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
brought Troubsc,

White-What is the matter with
Plunger's head?
Green-Yesterday was his wooden
wedding, and he gave his wife a rolling
pin for present, and when he return
ed from celebrating the event she re-
turned the present with a speech suit
able to the occasion.-Butte Inter
Mountain.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Open New School Room,

Owing TO the increased attendance
at the Grant school. after the holidav
vacation, another room in the new
building has been opened. 1t was
used for the first time yesterday and
Mrs. Nels Peterson is in charge. There
are several rooms in the building not
yet opened but will be as soon as the
growth of the school makes it desirable
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Another Rankruot Farmer.

During the past week no less than
three farmers of Scott county. all resi-
dents from up the river. have decided
10 enter bankruptcy proceedings in
order TO obtain relief from the pres
sure of their debts. The latest appli-
cant for relief in bankruptcy if Dan
iel W. Fullmer of Princetown town
ship. He is an old time farmer.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
CO1Ona Sand
Stone Quarries
Sawed Building Stone. Ashiar Al
Trimmings a Speciality

Trimmings a Speciality
for cheapness, durability ard
beauty, exceIled by none. This
stone does not wash or color the
wall with alkaIi, etc. Plans sent
Us for estimates will receive care
full attention and be returned
promptly at our expense.
QuaTries II miles from Rock
Island on the c., q. & @. railroad.
Trains No. 5 and 10 will stop and
let visitors off and on.
BRIDGE, STONE, CORN CRIB
BIOCkS AND FOUNDATION
STONE. ANY SIZE DESIRED.
Samples Of stone and photos Of
buildings can be seen at Room, No.
IL, Mitchell & Lynde, building
Address:
ARTHUR BURIAL, Msnaess.
Rock isisnd or CoIona. iit
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
THE HOME OF vINOL
To Old People

TO old People A'AA 'f '''''
If the people OF this town only knew
the good Vino1 does old people, We could
not get enough to supply the demand.
with old age comes feebleness and loss OF
power, Lack Of strength and vigor. To
prove our belief that Vinol is the great
est strengthener, body builder, and in
v1gorator for old folks, say to ALL
try it, and if you are not satisfied We
Will return your money.
HARPER HOUSE PHARMACY.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
! AS TO COLDS

Feed a cold-yes, but
feed it with SCOTS Emul-
sion. Feeding a cold in this
way kills it. You cannot
afford to have a cough or
cold at this season or any
other. SCOTS Emulsion
will drive it out quickly
and keep it out. Weak
lungs are strengthened
and all wasting diseases
are checked by SCOTS
Emulsion. It's a great
flesh producer.
Wen send YOU a sample free.
SCOIT q BOVINE, <oS Pearl Street, New YORK
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13

at 624S Jackson Park avenue. She,
with four generations of his descend
ants, spent the day with the centen-
arian yesterday.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Charles E. Hodqson,
FIRE INSURANCE
1GENCY.
Established 1874.

American lns- co.. Newark. -. J.
Continental Ins. Co. New York
Agricultural lns. New York
Traders Ins- Co. Chicago. Ill
Williamsburg Ins. Co. New York
New Hampshire ms Co. ". Hampshire
North German ins- Co. New York
American Ins- Co.. Philadelphia, Pa
Security ins. Co. New Haven. Conn.
ms Co State OF Illinois Rockford. III.
Ofce-Rooin ., Buford block Rates
as low as consistent with security.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13

mously adopted. and DR.. Speers enter
ed upon his duties al once.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
Dr.. A. W. chase's
Kidney.liVer Pills

the worlds greatest kidney and liver
regulator, and the only medicine hav-
ing a combined action on kidneys and
liver. One pill a dose IS cents box.
Write for free sample to The DIR. A. W.
Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
For sale at Harper House PhaI
macy, Rock Island, III.
Rock Island Argus., 1905-01-13
BACK.ACHE

and all other symptoms of kidney dis
ease are speedily removed when the
kidneys are made healthy, active and
vigorous by the use of