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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

in a decade in proportion to land and
general costs. Investors want to buy.
The grain look a splendid purchase.
Yet-if this world weather holds we
are a helpless export nation. Or
price is the world price. Soon the
stevedores of Canada and Russia will
be perspiring under wheat sacks.
About 90 days are left for material
world damage.
At the July decline. oats pause. New
crop is once more under the micro
scope. Can oats come back? Can
this weather add the eX1ra 100,000,000
that will create a really weak stu
alton. History says-No! Further
showery weather might mean a little
more bulge selling.
Corn growth now steps into the
News Ascendancy. New crop has all
the bullying inso.ence Of big yield.
Pride precedeth fall often. Foster
says cotton and corn will suffer in
August. December represents the
new crop and speculative markets Of
1912 have voted for permanence OF
55 cent level.
About one hundred crop reports ar
rived today Outside Kansas, Okla
homa and part of Nebraska, corn
continues in marvellous growth. 1t is
four feet tall in Iowa and starting to
tassel. Only condition loss is in the
southwest who're Kansas, Nebraska
and Oklahoma raise 45O,0OO,0OO.
My oats reports are mixed as to oats
Improvement. Gains and losses re
ported. Majority of the reports run
40 to Is condition. A man who has mo
! tored 5000 miles in Illinois, Indiana
and Ohio and received also the reports
of other motor crop sightseers says
oats crop will be very small in these
states.
There are many dry spots in centra
west but July weather over 10 pei
cent Of the belt has been corn favor
able. Northwest corn reports are yer!
high. Duluth reports a distinct gaiI
in spring wheat condition showing il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The northwestern area of low pres
sure which is central over northern
Saskatchewan and a moderate baror-
etric depression which fas moved
from Kansas to western Iowa, have
been attended by showers and thunder.
storms on the eastern ROCKY mountain
slope and in the southern plateau
states, the upper Missouri valley, Min
nesota, and the western portion OF
the lake region. High QressUrCs and
generally fair weather prevail FROM
the lake region and the ST. Lawrence
valley southwark to the gulf, tho'igh
rains have occurred during the past "a
hours on the south Atlantic coast. 1t
remains warm in the central yallevs,
but. high pressures and cool weather
are noted from the north Pacific coast
eastward to the upper Missouri valley.
The eastward movement of these con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Closing Stock Letter.

New York, July 16-There was an
improvement in business today and an
improvement in prices; Europe was
moderate buyer. taking about 10000
shares in the first half of the forenoon.
Sales to realize were absorbed with
amazing ease and bonds were doing
better. The feature of the afternoon
market was the advance in Erie first
preferred, firm which various infer
ences might be drawn, not the least
logical Of which would be that Erie
and Atchison might find it well worth
while TO be close friends in the future.
The undertOne Of the market is very
satisfactory and it looks as if our
August rise had started a couple of
weeks ahead of time, and is not likely
to be interfered with, barring some
disaster to the crops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

men can conceive. Besides the fine
showing of the famous Ringing
horses. both in harness and mounted.
there will be many new and costly
tabieau wagons filled with groups of
dancing girls in brilliant costumes.
AS usual there will be a big free dis
play OF the best animal specimens
from the Ringing menagerie, nearly
all Of the cages being open, while the
elephant herd will be out in full force.
One of the striking novelties viii be
a team of twenty camels driven the
same as horses. the first time these
animals have ever been broken to bit
and bride. Six bands will be in the
line and the clowns promise all sorts
of fun for the youngsters.
Ringing Brothers will give two per-
formances in Moline tomorrow begin
ming at and 8. the doors opening an
hour before each to allow time for a
visit to the zoo and also giving an op-
portunity TO hear the operate concert
given by the military band. The pro-
gram viii open with the massive spec
taCle CT Joan OF Arc, which viii take
place upon a stage occupying nearly
enc entire side Of the big tent and
given with all the scenic environment
and effect OF a grand opera production.
In the various scenes OF this wordless
play 1900 characters will appear and
also a ballet OF 500 dancing girls led
by two Russian premieres under ths
direction OF Ottokar BarUk of the Met.
ropolitan opera house, New. York, and
formerly Of the Imperial Grand opera
house. Moscow. Correctly picturing
The extravagant court of Charles the
Seventh, the costumes OF the spectacle
are the most gorgeous ever used in a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

,, Long before the residents Of this
city have taken THEFT last nap tomor-
row morning four long trains will haEe
arrived in Moline and circus day will
be here. Today the advance guard of
Ringing Brothers shows are complet-
ing final arrangements for the coming
Of the big; organization ana all of its
equipment
The circus is travelling this year on
four trains over a mile in length and
comprising sc cars with score Of
sleepers. The first section will bring
the commissaTy and all the animals.
These will be followed by the equip
ment. wardrobe and parade wagons,
while on the last section will come all
the people OF the circus, the executive
stan. the performing stock and the
elephants. In annexing itself to Mo
line fUlr a day the circus VIII add to
the population nearly 1900 people
with $50 horses. so elephants, 40
camels and los dens of wild beasts.
According to railroad officials this IL
the largest circus the ive famous
brother showmen have ever Travelled,
as they are carrying not only the
greatest number OF people but the
heaviest equipment and the most ex-
tensiye stretches of canvas ever
used by a tented amusement enter
prise.
The first event Of the day will be a
street parade which Will leave the
show grounds at o'clock and go over
the usual route II will be fully three
miles in length and will display all Of
the gold. CLEAN and glitter that the
fortune and ingenuity OF master shoy-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Morning Stock letter.

New York, July 16.-Yesterday's
firmness in stocks was followed up in
London today for the first time in
some days. Canadian Pacific was very
strong, above 216 New York parity,
while Reading, Steel and Union Pa
cific were higher than for some days.
The Balkan situation is considered a
little better Bulgaria is evidently SUI
ing for peace. Passage of the amend
ed Erdman bill removes a disturbing
factor and this is replaced by growing
seriousness of the Mexican situation
as a market factor. President Wilson
may not want to intervene pending
the holding of a constitutional cleo.
ton in October to name a new presi.
dent of Mexico, but Europe may not
be willing to wait that long. 1t is pos
sible that this is the time that Europe
wants to try out the Monroe doctrine
If other nations step In in order tc
protect their own interests, serious
complications may ensue. This Mexi
can business is likely to be a deter
ring influence for a time. The tariff
delay is also a drag. AS We have
pointed out, steel companies are now
booking less than 80 per cent of theil
capacity This is hardly a bull point
on United States Steel. High TEN
perature in the west will give way tt
more moderate weather, so far there
has been little damage to corn. Con
tinue previous policy as to stocks
buy only On drives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Lectures on Church Efficiency.

Tonight at the Central Presbyterian
church Rev. Otis G. Dale, the acting
pastor. viii continue his lectures on
Church Efficiency" The special class
for the study of this subject has been
merged with the regular Wednesday
night meeting for the present Much
interest has been shown in this work
The meeting is open to any who may
desire to attend Blackboard out
lines are used in the STUDY of the sub
ject.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Liverpool Situation.

Liverpool, July 16.-Wheat opened
weak on American adyices. The Of
ficial Russian report was bearish and
cargoes freely offered. Later mar
ket responded to good outside sup
port and prices advanced Is with the
undertone steady to firm. Large firms
supported on the general lateness of
harvesting in western Europe and the
opening strength in Paris with re-
ports of heavy rains in France. Corn
lower. The heaviness in America
plate offers and talk of large ship
ments this week led to realizing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Chicago Cash Grain.

Wheat-No. T. sGGS7, new; No. 9
r. S56SG, new; No. r, s09S4, new;
No. hw, S61a 9s715, new; No. 3 INV,
s5k 6s61z, new; No. l ms, 1892; No.
2 ms, 90d92; No 3 rs, $3.50; No. 4
MS, s2Gs7: No. S, 9Oa91; No. 3 5. IS
GS914; No. 4 S, S2d87; No. VIC, 919
90; No VIC, 9O@9I; No. VIC. sSd go;
No. durum, 500 80; No. durum, So
@S9; No. 3 durum, s4Gs6.
Corn-No. 2, 611z dG1%; No W. GO
G63A; No 2 y, 61a4a62 No. 3, coz
@611z; No. 3 W, 62a4; No. 3 y, 61G
61% No. 4. SEA 60; No. ", 6119; No
~. 591zG6O24; Sym and sgy, 55Q5S.
oats-No. 3 ", 1874 d3912; No. 4,
S61s; No. W, 37% a39; standard,
39%641.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

Call Bids on Track, Chicago.
Corn-July track, No. 3 m COZ, No.
3 W 62A, No. Y 6112; 10 days track,
No. mixed 81, No. W 621a, No 3 Y
Gig.
August track, No. mixed 81, No. 3
W G212, No. 3 y G1A.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Local and Foreign
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Opening Of Market.
Hogs, $4,000; left over, 3,405; sc
higher than yesterdays average.
Mixed, S.55G9.3O; good, S.75G912;
rough, s.45Gs.7O; light, 8.S5@9.35.
Cattle, $4,000; weak to 1Oc lower.
Sheep, $4,000; 1Oc to 15c higher.
Nine O'clock Market.
Hogs, sc to 1Oc higher Mixed, $50
G9.S2; good. S.sOd915; rough. S.45p
SIS; light, S.9OQ9.37; pigs, 79OG915;
bulk, S9OG9.20
Cattle, 10c lower. Beeves, 740Q910;
Cows, 2.35d8.40; stockers, 6.25@7.90;
Texans, 6.759S10; calves, 9O0Q10.75.
Sheep, strong; 15c higher; 1850 SIS.
Lambs, 5.75dS $40.
st. Louis, $500; st. Joe, $500; Sioux
City, $500; ST. Paul, $500.
Hogs estimated tomorrow, $4,000;
cattle, 1000; sheep, $4,000.
Close Of Market
Hogs closed strong to shade higher
than early, 10c higher than yesterdays
average. Mixed, S.6O@995; good, $50
G917; rough, s.45ds.75; light $50
69.4O.
Cattle, weak.
Sheep, 1Oc to 15c lower.
Western Live Stock.
Hogs. Cattle. Sheep.
Kansas City ...... 5000 1000 5000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
TOday's Market Quotations

Chicago and New York market fur
nished by E. w. Wagner 6, Co., mem
bers Chicago Board Of Trade; grain,
provisions, stocks and cotton; private
wires TO all financial centers. Core
spondents on the New York Stock ano
Cotton Exchanges. Tri-city Office in
Rock Island hotel. Phone west $50,
P. J. MCCORMICK, Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

ditions will be attended by showers
in this vicinity tonight or Thursday,
with somewhat cooler weather to-
night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

Oats-July and 10 days track, No. g.
W 3S1A, standard 1912, No. 2 W 39s4
August and September track, No. 3 W
3S1s, standard SO, No. W S919.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
RIVER FORECAST.

Slowly. rising stages in the Missis-
sippi will continue from below Du-
buque to Muscatine.
J. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

reports but spring wheat export de-
mand extinct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Wheat Is Cheap.

Chicago, Ill. July 16.-Wheat is
cheap. Drasucally cheap. Cheapest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16

LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
JULY 16.-Following are the whole
sale quotations on mo local market
today:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
Liverpool Cables.

Liverpool Cables.
Wheat opened u TO q off; closed
unchanged to "A up.
m opened X closed unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-16
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York, July 1G.-Following are
the quotations on the New York stock
market today:
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
a RennIar Old Sherlock.

"Poor girl" said the general manager
as the young woman who had just ap'
piled for position as stenograpner
walked out of his office
whats her trouble?' asked his sec
rotary.
Its too bad that a girl who is so
pretty-one who might be living in lux
ury-is compelled to go out looking for
work because she refused to listen TO
her parents. You beard her say she
was married. didn't you?"
Yes, but l didn't hear her mention
her parents"
evidently you have not developed
much ability in the way Of making de-
auctions. Why would Il girl with such
eyes. such hair. such Il complexion,
such teeth. such a beautiful face and
such a figure as hers have to go out
looking for work if she hadn't married
against her parents wishes|'-Chicago
Record-Herald.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
The Human Brain.

In estimating the size of the human
brain in comparison with the brain of
other animals we must figure on not
only the positive size. but the relative.
Were this not the case man would
stand below the elephant and whale,
as the brains Of those creatures far eX-
coed, mans in positive size, while as
regards relative size they stand so far
below him that, while the brain of the
elephant amounts to about the five
hundredth and that of the whale to
three-thousandth part of the bodily
weight of these animals respectively,
the brain of man varies from onethir-
ty-fifth to one-thirty seventh of his en-
tire weight This shows the immense
superiority of the human brain as COM
pared with the brains of the lower ami
mals.-New York American.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
Population In United States.

The United States at present is in no
danger of overpOpulation. The Japa'
nese empire has about 5O,0OO,OOO peo'
pie. and the japanese empire is Of the
same area as the single state Of Cali
fornia. The German empire has Ca
100000, and the German empire is GO,
900 square miles less than the state OF
Texas The United States of America
could furnish room and support for at
be long time before the danger line is
reached in this nation and the popula-
ton begin to encrOach upon the means
of subsistence There is no cause for
immediate worry. Exchange.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
An Anodyne.

IAN anodyne." patiently explained b
well known physician to woman pa
tent, lis a delusion. And medicine
that soothes pain has this drawback
it relieves the attack, but the next at
tack comes on much sooner. Under.
stand, FL cure your headache, but
you're bound to have another headache
in a day or two"
The woman pondered a bit.
II know just what. you mean, doc
tor" she said. I've noticed it about
Henry, my husband. you know. A doc
tor prescribed whisky for his cough
My husband says it cured his cough
quicker than anything else ever did
but l notice that he gets a new cough
almost every week now."-Louisville
Times.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
FRANKS OF A POET.
De Musset Had Mania For Destroy.
ing Women's Clothes.


81 was once at the Coincide Fran
calse, but as a spectator, not as an ac-
tress, had on Il white hat which had
been told suited me quite well. From
the box in which | sat noticed Alfred
de Musset, and he caught sight of me,
too, so he came to see me between the
acts.
"IIe planted himself in front Of me
and said rudely; You've got Il hldeous
hat on, mademoiselle | can't imagine
how pretty women can dress badly.
It's sheer stupidity for any one who
has white skin like yours to 90 and
spoil the effect of her complexion by
wearing n white hat. AS he spoke he
gave me bang on the head which
quite crushed my hat, turned on his
heel and took himself off.
"When ] told my friend, Roger de
Beauvoir, who knew De Musset well.
of the incident he said: He is rather
addicted to such pleaSantries. The 9th
er day he was Mt Tortonis with La Mo-
gador, who was wearing light green
dress, when suddenly, without the
slightest warning, he seized bottle of
raspberry sirup and poured its con-
tents over his companions clothes.
completely running her toilet. He seems
to he afflicted with mania for spelling
women's clothes. "-"My Autobiogra-
ply" by Nine. Judith.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05

Archie Richardson has concluded his
engagement at the power plant and is
now employed by w. e. May.
Marley Williams, who has been the
guest of his son, DR.. Cooper, returned to
his home in Burlington Monday.
Practice meeting of Crystal Chapter
o. E. S. next Friday evening. All mem
bers are requested to be present.
L. Fl. Minore of North Wolcott has
and expects to move there this week.
Wayne Humphrey has purchased his
mothers farm for $2500 and has immedi-
ate possession. Mrs. Humphrey has
moved to Buske.
Van Dale, who has been the recent
guest of his sister, Mrs. G. E. Graves, left
for his home in the west via of Boston
Monday evening.
Louis Reindeau, Jr., fell on the ice
Sunday, breaking his collar bone and dis
locating his shoulder. He was taken to
the hospital in Hardwick.
j. n. Colgrove returned home from
Burlington the last of the week and re-
ports Mrs. Colgrove improving fast since
her operation for appendicitis.
Hiram Richardson injured bis left hand
Wednesday while saving lathe for the
Morse Mfg, Go. DR.. Cooper dressed the
wound, which at this writing is doing
we'll.
The remains of Mrs. Charles Scribner
were brought here Monday from Bur-
lington and taken to Crattsbury for buIi-
al. The deceased was an adopted daugh-
ter ofrthe late VIM. Robbins and at one
time resided in this town.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
CadY'S Falls

About 80 couples attended the dance
last Frliay night.
Mrs. Geo Hicks has returned from her
visit in Hyde Park.
Eli Burnham of Cambridge visited
friends in this place Monday.
Mrs. Preston DEMO of Hyde Park Wis
tied at Chas, Miners last Friday.
q. B. Terrill was in Burlington Tues
day. lie went down to assist in bringing
Charlie Shaw home
Austin Davis aud Zeno Knceland of
Jeffersonvile were visitors at N. Il. Cob
leigh's the past week.
Mrs. Albert Terrll entertained the
members of Der Sunday school class at
her home last Thursday.
Everett Newcomb left last Wednesday
for Colorado, where he will visit his
brother, James Newcomb.
Mrs. w. S. Newcomb fell on the ice
last Thursday, striking on her head and
injuring herself quite badly. She is better
at this writing.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
Dous That Hunt Crabs.

A collector for the London zoo has
succeeded in capturing several crat
hunting and crab eating dogs in Brazil
The dogs are half fox. but they do not
seem to care very much for poultry
They have been known to turn up Their
noses at nice, fat pullets and go fishing
for crabs instead. The dogs hunt in
the Amazon valley, and the crawfish
and land crabs of that region are their
especial prey. The crabs often put up
a vigorous fight, but the dogs have a
way of turning them over and biting
them in a vital spot just as the thor
oughbred terrier polishes off rat
New York Herald.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
The Entertainment Course

The concert Friday evening, Jan. 81, by
the. Ethel Batting Company made most
delightful and happy close of the Enter
tainment Course. 1t is considered one OF
the best concerts ever given here and was
listened to by large and appreciative
audience.
The work of Miss Reed was most COM
mendable. She is conceded, and right
fully, to be the most successful woman
harpist now before the public. Her skill
ful rendering of 1.-THE Sextet from Lucia
was most enjoyable and received merited
applause. Miss Reed has pure soprano
voice. which was heard to advantage in a
number of vocal selections. in which she
accompanied herself on the harp in a
most charming manner.
Miss Batting is well-known throughout
New England as a most clever and de-
ligbtful entertainer. Her repertoire here
consisted of such selections as are sure to
be a delight to any audience. Her pro-
gram plainly showed that she is truly
versatile. her child representations being
particularly realistic. Her monologues,
stories and songs were equally as enthusi-
astically received.
The committee desires to thank all who
helped to support the Course and are
pleased TO state that the Course has paid
for itself and that there is balance of
of SI1. so. which will be given over to the
Library fund.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
He WAS A CROUCH.
And He Furnished a Good Text For a
Good Sermon.

And He Furnished Good Text For
Good Sermon.
II had little lesson several weeks
ago" remarked the man with the gray
mustache. and it called me in good
shape"
GO ahead" said the stout man.
Il was in the garage where | keep
my car and happened to overhear a
conversation among the boys, A GER
tain man had been injured while trav-
cling abroad-very badly injured, 1T
was reported-and one of the boys was
telling the others about it. The story
in the paper says he can't get WELL
the youngster went on. Did you know
him. Pete? And the boy addressed
promptly replied. Sure, | knew tn old
Crouch
"Say, that hit me pretty hard. Here
was leading citizen dying. and all the
boy could remember about him was
that he was a crouch. Yes. sir. it maze
me sit up and think hard. And ! got in
my mind that when | passed out I'd
like to be remembered for something
different"
He paused.
That's worth considering" said the
other man.
Good text" said the first man.
Good sermon said the other
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-02-05
WOLCOTT

! Abbe Kusic is working at Fl. A. Par
I ker's.
Vernon Dodge aud wife were in Hard
wick Friday.
Mrs j. w. Scott, who has been i'll, is
convalescent.
! Charles Hatch of Craftsbury was in
| town Monday.
Ernest Remission was visitor in Greens.
boro Saturday.
H. B. Parker and c. L. Brown were in
Montpelier today.
| L. C. Udall was in Lowell and Troy the
pas week on business.
Byron Downing of Marshfield spent
Sunday here with relatives.
Will Bidwell returned here from Wat
erford the last of the week.
b. w. Kusic was a business visitor in
Hlrdwick the last of the week.
Henry Taylor made business trip 20
Vergennes the first of the week.
D. w. Harrison of Shelburne passed
Sunday at the home of A. W. Foster.
Another excellent term of school was
concluded in the village district today.
Feb. 22nd the NJ. E. Sunday school
numbered &C, with collection of $1.5S.
Mary Hubbell has finished her school
in the!Potter district and returned home.
G. NJ. Wood is working for L. Valley,
finishing off tenement over the latter's
store.
Ring of Morrisville, with his ice huStlers
is busy filling the II. P. Hood & Co. ice
house.
W. G. Mcdonald and son, Ronald, Wis
tied Mrs! Mcdonald in Burlington last
Thursday
Moses Hodgdon was taken to the Mary
Fletcher Hospital in Burlington Monday
for treatment.
Enos LaFluer has moved from the SEQ
field house to the Norman Smith house
in Pottersville.
w. A. Bennett and family of Dorches-
ter, Mass, arrived in town the first of the
week to reside.
William Richardson of Pttsfield, Mass,
was thelguest of G. III. S. Cleveland Fri
day of last week.
Mrs. GIL. Brown and daughter, Mar
jorie, are sbending the week with her
parents in Bakersfield.
p, S. Scribner and wife of Underhill,
who have been passing the week here,
left for Hardwick Saturday.