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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

rious times employed on Wilmerton's
newspaper, testified that he was on the
south side of Third avenue, at Nine
teenth street, when he heard the first
shot fired, and he too said that there
was cloud of smoke near Looney. He
said that after he had seen Looney he
saw Wilmerton come out of the en-
trance to the building, which is also
an entrance to Wilmerton's office. Wah-
lund thought that 10 shots had been
exchanged. He said that Looney fired
the. final shot of the duel.
The defense was unable TO shake the
testimony of any of the states wit
nesses.
On the conclusion of Mr.. Wahlund's
testimony the state suspended the pre-
| sentatien of its case, and the defense
put Dr. G. G. Craig, who attended Loo
ney, on the stand.
The Physician's Evidence.
Dr. Craig stated that he was called
| to the police station by Looney, but
that at the time he did not know what
was wanted, and he did not take his
surgical instruments with him. He said
that Looney had sustained a wound
on the right hip. He described the
wound, basing his statements, he said
on the examination made at the police
station, and on the following day. He
said that there were two generations
in his opinion. made by bullet. He
declared, when Mr.. Kenworthy sug
gested that he desired to show that
| the shot came from the rear, that in
his opinion the bullet entered the flesh
from behind. The path of the bullet
or instrument which made the wound
he said, was not more than an incl
below the surface at the deepest point
! He said that the two openings, were
about four inches apart. He testified
: as to an examination made of Looney's
clothing. but said he had given more
close attention to the wound than tt
/ the clothing. He said that by the time
| he arrived the wound had stopped
bleeding, but he considered it fresl
: injury
/ Is Cross Examined.
| States Attorney Magill carefully
cross examined the physician, and at
tempted to bring out the possibility
that Looney's injury had been caused
by some means other than a revolver
shot. The physician stated that the
wound could have been made with {
red hot instrument, and that in tha
case it would have had very much the
same appearance. He admitted
in reply to questions pressed
by States Attorney Magill, tina
the holes in Looney's clothing coulC
have been made at some other time
and by some other means than a bul
let.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06
WILL CALL THE : DOCKET

Pending Litigation in County Court to
Be Set for Trial.
Judge r. w. Olmsted has requested
that all attorneys interested in litiga-
ton pending in the county court be
present in court at 10 o'clock Monday
afternoon, as at that time he will call
the docket and set the cases for trial,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

lSociety news, written or telephoned
10 the society editor of The Argus, will
pc gladly received and published But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure reIia-
b1lty. Written notices must bear sig.
nature and addreSS.1
viii Celebrate Anniversary.-Mr.
and Mrs. Nicholas Ferkel will tomor-
row celebrate the 57.n anniversary of
their marriage at their home in South
Rock Island Friends of the veneer
able couple will be present during
the day to offer congratulations and
best wishes. Mrs. FerKel is a daugh-
ter of Colonel George Davenport, and
a sister of Bailey Davenport. and was
married to Mr.. Ferkel at st. Louis
March Z, 1852, moving later to Water
loo, Iowa. Mrs. Ferkel recalls wildly
all the incidents in connection with
her fathers murder anu of his life and
dealings with the Indians.
Woman's League Meets.-Mrs. Anna
Block at her home on Eleventh street,
South Rock Island, was the hostess ~
the members of the Woman's National
Progressive league yesterday after
noon. The study program was dispeu-
sed with, the afternoon being devoted
to the reading of chapter in the book
sorrows of Cupid" and important bus
mess. The league will meet March
10 with Mrs. Edgar Owens. Eighteenth
avenue and Fourteenth street.
Entertains for Guest.-Mrs. Charles
Zuber at her home, 2S15 Sixth avenue
entertained company of ladies yes
terday afternoon in honor of her guest
Mrs. Thomas Doland, of LeClaire
Canch was played a. four tables with
| the favors going to Mrs. Beck first
Mrs. William Brough second, and Mrs
l.. Enright consolation A nice -four
course luncheon was served after the
games.
Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniver
sary.-Mr. and Mrs. C. Hermann, 14Oe
Thirty-first street, entertained 2;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06
To All Property Owners of the First
Ward

You are requested to meet in the
polling place at the corner of Sixth
street and Seventh avenue, Saturday,
March G, at p. M, 1909. to consider
sidewalk improvements for the First
ward. BY request of property owners
of First ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06
HANGS HIMSELF
WITH A BELT
John Nelson, Of Moline, Ends His
Life During Night and Dead
Body is Found by Son.
COULD NOT PAY HIS TAXES
When He Called at Collectors Office
Yesterday, Learns Amount is
Larger Than He Had Expected.

John A. Nelson, 1926 Seventeenth
street. Moline, committed suicide last
night by hanging himself to bed post
by means of belt. The discovery of
his dead body was made this morning
when his son Gustav arose to go to
work, about els. AS he left the bed
he stumbled over something, which on
examination proved to be the feet OF
his father. Mr. Nelson had evidently
risen during the night and fixed the
belt around his neck and then made
one end fast to the top of the bed
post. He then lay down on his back
and as the belt was not long enough
to allow his head to reach the floor, he
succeeded in strangling himself to
death.
Couldn't Pay Taxes.
No motive has been suggested foI
the deed other than that he had been
drinking of late, and that on several
occasions he had threatened that he
would make away with himself. Yes
terday he went to the tax collectors
office to pay his taxes, and found the
amount much higher than he had ex
pected, and as result he did not pay
them. He proceeded to imbibe a little
too freely of liquor, and when he went
home he was partly intoxicated.
Nelson was about 40 years old. He
is survived by five sons and a daugh
ter. He had been employed for the
last nine years as blacksmith's help
er at the Moline Plow company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

Juniors Entertain Seniors.-The jun
Tor class of the Moline high school en-
tertained the members of the senior
class of the same institution at q
dancing party at the Watch Tower las!
evening. A company of about ,;E
couples was in attendance. Refresh
ments were served during the even
ing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

Lodge to Give Card Party.-Eudora
Rebecca lodge No. 73 will give card
party at l. o. o. F. hall Monday after
noon. Cinch will be the game and
three prizes will be given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

sboney Gay Camp Dance. Siboney
Bay camp, United Spanish War Ver-
Grams entertained at dancing party
last evening: at the new armory hall.
large number of couples was pres
ent and the affair was much enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06
OBITUARY..
Funeral of Mrs. Kramer.

The funeral of Mrs. George F.
Kramer. $50 Fifteenth street, will not
be held from the home as previously
arranged. but will be held at the Ma.
sonic temple at 2 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon. The services will be in
charge of the Rock Island chapter No.
269. o. e. s. Burial will take place
at Chippiannock cemetery.
vestermarck.
The funeral of Dorothy Alice Will.
hemina. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mes
P. Vestermarck, 3102 Eighteenth ave
nue., was held this afternoon from the
South Park chapel, the services being
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

in charge of Rev. w. G. Oglevee. Bur-
ial took place at Chippiannock GENE
terry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

Ladies' Aid Meets.-The Ladies' Aid
society of Grace Lutheran church met
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. o. =.
Holmgrain, Gil Forty-fourth street. a
large number of ladies was in attend
ance and enjoyed the afternoon enter.
tainment. The hostess served a mic :
lunch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06

friends last evening, ,ae occasion be-
ing their silver wedding anniversary
The evening was passed socially an,
dancing was enjoyed. A sumptuous
supper was served at 10 o'clock. Many
beautiful silver articles were left The
hostess as reminders of the occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-06
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

ISociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published But
must be made known. to insure reIia-
bility. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

company closet The En- ylish call
these pantry groceries, and have
stores that carry nothing else. Lots Of
times / ON complimented on my soups
and sandwiches Ly the men that Bob
brings home to lunch, and smile and
say | am glad they like them They
little realize that | have prepared the
whole meal out of my emergency clos
ct, and as to telling them-nOt l.
What's the good of telling all OF ones
domestic secrets? | tell you that you
may be prepared the next time that
husband OF yours comes home sudden
ly with My old friend Dick, who Is
spending the day in the city, and you
have notl,ng in the house to eat"
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

Copyright. by Ford Pub. Coz

Amt Dee put her pretty head out of
49, window. and listened-all uncon-
s vii that so doing, she turned an
s.her mage in her love story. They
nod lived in this neighborhood only
.wo days. but Dorothy had evidently
sound a playmate. Her cheerful little
Jco came floating up: "Oh, yeth,"
.he was saying. I'm glad you live in
the next houth!'
Amt Dee looked down at her small
v,oce She was standing close to the
hodge that divided their lawn from
mo old-fashiOned yard adjoining It.
BRANDING Just as close to the hedge,
on the other side, was a fair-haired
child. whose long. golden curls were
tied hack on each side with blue
ribbon.
Only the head of each was visible
N the other, but Aunt Dee gazed won
deringly at the little figure on the
other side Of the hedge. Was 1t a
how or girl? A long-sleeved ging
ham apron-blue and white-hune
.stifly down to the tops Of shoes. thick
,soled and heavy, like those worn by
men in embryo. There were pockets
In the apron, and the small hands were
thrust into them man fashion. Their
was a look of real martyrdom In thu
blue eyes.
II wath afraid I'd have to live nea
a boy" Dorothy lisped, laughing cor
tentedly.
The golden-haired child flushed pair
fully. and writhed with embarrass
ment; then he leaned forward and sal
something too low for Aunt Dee t
hear. Dorothy sprang back in amaze
ment. oh. OH" she cried. "Wha
a whopper. You amt boy at all
you've got curlth an ribbonth, an
I'll come round and show you m
Shoes" he said, determined to col
vince her of his masculinity. A mil
ute later he was standing on the law
exhibiting his pedal extremities to tt
little girl.
But / never thaw a boy we;
apronth like that" she said argumen
atively. What for do you wear EN-
The question was not answered, f
the new acquaintance said, I've got
70 in, now; Aunt Mercy's calling me
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23
re DING ALLEY
Ground Plan Of the Barn.

the feeder has no trouble with them
Each one is held in his place. The
wide alley makes it easy to give each
calf its milk and other feeds.
5. The calf pen should be made SO
that 1t can be divided into several
apartments. A calf when but two or
three weeks old, when turned into 4
pen with others two or three months
old, is more or less handicapped. espe-
cially If the younger calf Is not strong
and rugged. A pen with several divi-
sions permits the grouping Of calves
according to size and strength.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23
SELECTION OF
BREEDING HOGS

Taken as whole, there is no
marked difference between the early
maturing qualities Of the Poland
China, Duroc Jersey, Chester White
or Berkshire breeds of hogs. Neither
has it been proven that one has any
marked superiority over the other as
to the rate at which flesh may be laid
on or the cheapness of gains. The
characteristics of these breeds are
well marked, and there are special
points of excellence that one breed
may posseTs to a greater degree than
the others; still, considering the fac
tors which determine almost entirely
the profit or loss in hog raising, name
". fecundity, rate and cheapness OF
gains, a more marked difference will
be found between individuals Of the
same breed than between any of the
above breeds taken collectively. 1t is
therefore necessary whether breeding
pure-bred hogs or grades to consider
the individual carefully when select
ing breeding animals.
The fecundity of sows always ap.
peals to hog raisers. The size of lit.
tiers varies with breeds to some ex.
tent but still more with individuals
Statistics compiled by the Indiana ex
pertinent station show that the aver
age size of several hundred Poland
China, Berkshire and Chester White
filters were: Poland China, 6.5 pigs
to the litter; Berkshire, seven pigs te
the litter, and Chester White, rs pigs
to the litter. However, filters OF these
breeds will vary from three or foul
to ten or more pigs to the litter. Con
fnement and overwhelming tend to re
duce fecundity. Again, sows that arr
sluggish or overrefined in type arr
usually Indifferent breeders. So ia
as known the SOW controls the size o
filters. and since fecundity is Target.
an individual or family characteristic
1t is good policy to select brood SOW
only from filters of which at leas
seven pigs have been successful,
raised.
In selecting breeding hogs, eithe
male or female, the following point
should receive consideration: Form
size for age, quality, and feet and leg!
To thoroughly inspect hog. it
necessary to view it from the sid'
front and rear, both standing and I
motion. From the side the hog shoul
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

of the essentials to be considered in
constructing place for keeping
calves.
/. A calf should always be kept dry.
In order to do this a good floor should
be put in the barn and thickly COW
cred with fresh. dry bedding 1t Is i'm
possible to raise a strong, healthy calf
unless 1t is kept dry and clean.
g. A warm, pure atmosphere is re-
uuired for growing calves. A warm sta
BILE is made by constructing wall OF
at least one dead air space. Sheet on
the outside Of the 2x4's with drop sid
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

show a rather short head, full jowl
and neck, a strong rather arched back
without any depression back OF the
shoulders or at the loin, deep body
of good length and a deep, we'll
rounded ham. From front and rear
the side lines of the body should be
straight and parallel, and this will be
true if the development of shoulder.
spring of rib and ham are uniform
Good quality is indicated by fine
hair, medium bone, absence of wrin-
kles and general coarseness. Hogs
coarse in type mature slowly and fat
ten indifferently. Those possessing
| harsh hair and skin and showing wrin-
kles will produce inferior pork.
Breeding hogs should have short.
strong legs and strong. upright pas
terms.
Lack of suficient bone, as shown
by weak, broken down pasterns, is a
common defect noticeable in brood
sows, especially those that have been
fed largely on corn. In fact, feed has
much to do with development and
strength of bone. A low, weak back
Indicates weakness, and no young SOW
showing such a defect should be saved
for breeding. These two defects
weak pasterns and backs-may be
readily noticed when the pig is moved
and often when standing. Other COM
mon faults are coarse shoulders open
on top, poorly sprung. short ribs and
narrow loin.
None but pure bred bears Of good
form should be used, and only those
possessing early maturing qualities.
BY selecting vigorous, well formed
sows of prolific families and pure
bred, early maturing boars of good
quality, the best combination is Sc
cured This combination of good
qualities may be secured in one breed
but more often hog raisers attempt tt
secure them by selecting sows of one
breed and boars of another. There /!
nothing radically wrong with. this plar
: if market stock is the object, still
equally good or better results can b.
obtained by sticking to one breed ant
making a careful selection of al
I breeding stock.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

He seemed glad of the chance to
leave his little inquisitor, but that the
escape was only temporary, Aunt Dee
uncovered at bedtime Dorothy, as
usual. made a confidant Of her:
oh, dear!' she sighed, sitting down
on the floor to take OF her shoes.
There it'll a great deal of trouble in
thith world"
Aunt Dee suppressed a smile. What
Is troubling you now. dear?" she asked
alphabetically.
Nothing 18th troubling melt 18th
poor Thamthon!"
Samson!' Is that the little boy
next door,"
feth. You thee he had a mamma
oniy teeny bit of a while, then she
uied, an hith Aunty Merthy took him
Sne 18th only a great aunt, an she
uont prove of boyth; she wanth then
81. 10 be little girlth. She wanted
n'm named Thamthon 'cauth he hat
Ung hair. like the Thamthon in the
o'oie Hith papa it'll away tho much
~ ne hath to wear apronth an rib
"ontn. She gazed pensively at thu
"''le stocking in her hand.
II Is too bad!" Aunt Dee said In
~snantly. Poor little fellow!"
'Yeth but the curlth are the hard
s'n to bear! Hith papa wanted then
cut on. but hith Aunt Merthy wante'
u.m to wait til he came home again
ne wath to come home to-day, bu
Aey got letter that maybe h
.ou'ont come til July, an Than
.non tn heart it'll breaking! He hat
~ 10 patchwork. and hith Aunt Me-
uy readth the>Bible to him"
said
ieth, everything but the angelth
Nnnt int'rethed In angelth!"
why isn't he interested in tn
angels, Dorothy?"
a. oh. they all have long hair! II
.'u 'norry for them, but he don't nevs
want to be one!"
what is Samson's last name
Aunt Dee asked.
"htlng-only Whiting; 1t thin
W. OF the Bible, like Thamthon. VIII
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

tn the average mind the conee art .,
,hs atom. or electron' as So a;t-
whirlpool in the ether re" Natter can
t,cult to understand now , I'D, as due
be- rigid Rightly is expalne "f as these ss
10 'ne vortices. 1t has been snow
e .sa. water moving with sumc'e ns
velocity through tube , eam't from q
p rSsr "a layer of water few cent .sa y;
saper. ,hick" says NJ. lie Bon' AN,
me. .ea Nv a sufficient velocity, wn'c =.
." mad no as impenetrable to sne'" O.
me steel plates of an ironc'au'
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

We have recently received several
inquiries asking for the plan Of the
calf stable on Hoard's Dairyman farm.
We herewith present q floor plan Of
our calf barn, and state briefly some
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

Feed for Eegs.-At noon give some
cut-up vegetables, and twice a week
give some cut green bone. The grain
food at night should be an equal part
each of wheat and corn (cracked corn
is preferred).
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23

Are They Layina7 = The early
Matched pullets should have settled in
for steady laying.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23
BUILD A CALF BARN
AND BUILD 1T RIGHT
o Construetion-6y ~.
ID

ing, paper on the inside, and cover
with matched flooring. Pure air IL
provided by the King system OF
ventilation. This will remove the air,
which the animals have breathed; but
to keep the stable sweet, 1t must be
cleaned often and kept we'll supplied
with bedding.
3. The calf barn should have plenty
Of windows. There is nothing more
beneficial to the calf and more In
furious to disease producing bacteria
than an abundance Of light. There Is
nothing any cheaper than light; why
not use it?
4. The calf barn should be made
handy.
As is indicated in the plan on this
page. feeding alley four feet wide
extends on three sides of the calf pen
When the calves are fed with milk
they are fastened In stanchions and
x6-EEEY --~.-----u
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1909-02-23
c,.,, ouoht to Be Clean.

.,oanse the streets of the Guy y.
10 o'e" mssrlv sO,OoO.Oo gallons Oh
woter are annually requireu'
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1909-04-30

cent apostrOphe commanded the ocean
to roll on" and 1t has been rolling on
ever since. The late Algernon Charles
Swinburne wrote OF The North Sea"
In numbers sufficiently grewsOme to
send shivers down the spine Of an ice
berg. In II he had death and the sea
holding. converse Of desolate speech"
That would not apply to the Pacific.
however, for here life and the sea hold
converse Of jubilant speech.
did not mean to compare the Chi
nook poet" with Byron and Swinburne.
l merely meant to show that he had
precedents for lifting his voice I'm song
to the ocean. But perhaps he Is Ope OF
the poets who need no presidents. one
Of those who sing because they have to
or because nobody stops them. Here Is
what the Chinook poet" does to the
Pacific:
Earth's grandest ocean. rolling unseen of
For centuries-a nameless mystery!
Balboa from the heights OF Darien
Saw far away wrinkled. sailless sea.
Ocean Of peace. the worlds highway to
be.
What tongues the glory OF thy reign shall
sing!
What prophet shall foretell thy destiny!
What honors may not future ages bring
To thee, o everlasting oceanic king!
"The Show That Is on Time"
The popular name for the Alaska-Yu-
kon-Pacitic exposition Is the "A.-Y.-P."
In view Of this fact. It Is fortunate
they did not get the Yukon first. For
one thing, our friends the japanese,
who are to have a prominent part In
the show. might have thought that
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1909-04-30
Mail Boxes on TrelIaYa.

The trolley car has been put to many
uses in addition to that Of carrying
passengers, but II has remained for
Grand Rapids. Mich, to find a new
use for these vehicles. and this is the
collection Of mail. Mail boxes are af-
fixed to the cars. and whenever a per-
son wishes to have a letter reach the
main pOstOffice in a hurry all that Is
necessary for him to do is to wait on
a street corner until a trolley car hap
pens to stop at that place. The letter
deposited in the box Is sent direct to
the trolley terminal. where carriers
are in waiting TO convey the mail thus
collected direct to the main postofice.
The Florida star. (Titusville, Fla.) 1880-1917, 1909-04-30
Shiloh Church to Be Rebuilt.

An effort is being made to build
suitable memorial church on the site
Of the original Shiloh church. on Shi-
lob battlefield. now one OF the most at
tractive Of military parks. says n dis
patch from Adamsville. Tenn. 1t was
on this very spot the bloody battle Of
Shiloh was begun on the morning of
April &. 1862. 1t is the purpose to build
a memorial church TO cost not less
than $4,000. The names Of all con-
tributors will be recorded in a perma-
nent register and kept on exhibition in
the church. which will he open to all
visitors and tourists.