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Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

Since the administration is now
at ease. to a certain extent, re-
garding the German policy, it
will now direct its attention to
affairs closer home and take up
the Mexican situation. Mr. Will
son has had no war in his admin
istration, but he has had as hard
time preventing war as any man
who has ever occupied his posi-
ton.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

The German is curious to know
why Mr.. Bryan resigned. as he
does not see anything wrong with
the note; in fact, thinksitiS alright
and free from whatthey are pleas
ed to call "saber rattling." 1t
seems, to be the opinion in Ger
many that Mr.. Bryan had some
other reason for resigning
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

'This must be prosperous COM
munity. Every farmer hereabouts
seems to own an automobile"
"Yes. There are some wealthy
farmers in this part of the country,
but our richest man is not a farmer"
"No? what does he do?"
'FHe owns a garage and autOmo-
bile repair shop"
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

Why is it the Red Cross society
is unwelcome in Mexico? ItlOOkS
as if the Mexicans would welcome
relief of any kind, and they should
be especially glad to have the
American Red Cross aid in giving
relief to the suffering in their war
ridden republic.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

To one who reads between the
lines will occur the idea that Mr..
Bryan wishes he had not been
quite so hastv, but we are all liza
BILE to make mistakeS-even as
big man as Mr.. Bryan.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
Week Beginning July 5th.

1Oc Field Hats, SC or 2 for 15c
No. 2 Lamp Chimneys Sc, 2 for I5c
1Oc Figured Lawn, per yd., 7c
Good value SOC Broom Csc
Vienna Sausage, 2 cans for 15c
Double bit Axe, Blue Kelly, 99c
Week Beginning July 18th.
Blue Kelly Pole Axe each, SIC
Bon Ton twist Tobacco, 3 for 1Oc
Good Laundry Soap, 7 brs., Csc
Concentrated Lye, Sc, 2 for 15c
2596 off on American B'ty Corsets
Good Roasted Coffee, per Id lSc
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

That friendly feeling still ex-
lists between Germany and your
Uncle Samuel, and long may she
wave. But Bill must stop being
so careless with his old torpedoes.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

the accepted distance from the earth
to the moon. We had in 1911, the
last year in which figures for all
countries are available, on the
earth's surface, 639,9S1 miles Of rail-
way divided as follows: United States
241, 199, Europe 207,432 and other
countries 1880. The United States
has 3S per cent of the worlds mileage,
seven per cent of the estimated pop
ulation and about five per cent of the
area. The total capital invested in the
railways of the world is $4,000, 000,-
900, divided as follows: United States
s13, 000,000,000 Europe s25,650, 100000
and other countries s11,350,O00, 000
Reduced to a mileage basis the cap
italization is as follows: The world
$4,000. United States $4,000, Eurooe
$124,000, and other countries $50, 1000
A comparison of rates is equally as
interesting and the United States
takes the lead in economy and seIy.
ice. The average rate per TN
hundred mile haul is as
United States 76c, Great =
France S144, Germany n
92c, Austria-H Hungary $13O, Itail
and Switzerland S2.S2.
The average yearly pay of all rail-
road employees in the principal coun-
tries is as follows: United States
1857, Germany 1892, Italy s345. Aus
tria 1922, Great Britain 1919, France
$3.50 and Russia 1904.
About 80 per cent, or $4,000 miles.
of the railways of the world are
government owned. About half the
railway mileage of Europe is govern.
ment owned.
A comparison of the economy, in
time and money and the convenience
in travel, will be made In a later
article.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
I : { ] ! ] D!

10y Wimbef1. >. - 80 ,'ou
tives at AshdowA lie III,
MISS Irene K .~S AudiAcy
is visiting Mis- + hioh.
Mr.. and MrsE.a pa. Foster Wis
tied relatives ini Rjpe Sunday and
Monday.
Mrs. w. r. Parsons and chii-
dren returned Monday from a
visit to relatives in Hatfield.
Mrs. Wilton City and children
of Texarkana are visiting Mrs.
Citty's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
ID. Monroe.
Miss Ella Monroe has gone to
Tyler, Texas, to complete bust
ness course in the Tyler Com
mercial college.
Rufe Haynes and family motor
ed over from Shower Springs
I.Sunday, spending the day with
his brother. T. G. Haynes.
Mrs. T. j. Garner and daugh-
ter, Miss Clara, came down Sun
day and remained over with DR..
Garner until Monday noon.
Messrs. G. S. Smith and F. p.
City, two of Ozan's leading mer-
chants, were looking after bust
ness affairs here Wednesday.
WANTED. TO BUY: An old
fashioned chair, bed or bureau.
Answer not later than Saturday
noon. Address E 10, care Wash
ington Telegraph.
Mrs. d. T. Sanders and little
daughter, Marguerite, of Gillett,
spent several days with relatives
here while on their ..~y to Colum-
bus for visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
W. p. Stewart, Mrs. Sanders
parents.
Mrs. Ray K. Hart and Mrs. A.
n. Lerskov returned to their
home at Claremore, Okla, last
Saturday morning, fol owing a
visit of several weeks to their
parents, Mr.. an d Mrs. o. S.
Webb.
A half dozen cars from Nash
vile went through yesterday af-
ternoon loaded with baseball
players and fans enroute to Hope
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Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
A MODERN TREND.

"Then she doesn't think that two
can live as cheaply as one"
''No; her idea is that two ought
to live as extensively as five or six"
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

The people who use gas have
again been reduced to a diet of
cold beans and bakers bread, and
this is likely to last for a couple
of weeks longe~.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
IMPROVING OPPORTUNITY.

Henn-Did you have a breach If
the peace at home?
Peck-Yes, and | crawled out the
first opening-Judge.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

tits rather early for candidates
to come out, but it is hard mat
ter for man to keep from telling
his friends what he wants, and
people will talk.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

huth Polk Ccndant.
Hampstead Chaneery Court.
The defendants Ruth Polk Williams.
Velma Polk, Byron Polk and Paul
Luttrell, are warned to appear in this
court within thirty days, and answer
the complaintoOf the plaintiff w. 4.
Carter, Assignee. s,
q Isag G. E.pBAILEY, Clerk. g.
June ID, Il9l5. 24t4
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
REVISED TO DATE.

dad, what's our of sight, out Of
mind mean?"
"That those who will not see as
we do are crazy"
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

A model road is being planned
from Lake City to Jonesboro. If
people will get together and build
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
TALKS FROM EXPERIENCE.

"Do you believe that there is a
higher power?"
"My dear sir, / married her." -
Life.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

DR.. Dernberg says he has been
misunderstood and that he is go
ing home. Dern his hide, let i'm
go.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
Week Beginning July 10Th.

15c Salmon, per can l2c
25c Salmon, per can 22c
Tomato Catsup, per bottle Sc
A. & H. Soda, &c or a for 15c
Gold Dust Washing Powder DC
Putnam's FadeleSs Dyes, pkg. Sc
Week Beginning July 26th.
All &c Calico, per yd. Sc
Groves Chill Tonic, bottle sec
Good Feather Bed Tick, yd. 15c
Joker Mouse Traps, 2 for Sc
Mems SOC Belts sec
25c off on Boys Toy Wagons
10 Baking Powder, SC, 2 for 15c
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
Guardians Notice of Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned guardian of Erwin Hooper
will sell, at the front door of the Hemp
stead County Bank, in the city of
Hope, Arkansas, on
Saturday, June 10, 1915,
the following described property, to-
wit:
The Northwest quarter of the South
west quarter, and fractional part of
the Southwest quarter of the South
west quarter, being strip off of the
north side of the Southwest quarter of
the Southwest quarter, all in Section
81. Township u South, Range %, west.
containing 1.-THE aggregate 56.9l acres,
more or less, all in Hampstead county,
Arkansas.
Said andswill be.Sold in pursuance
of an order of the Hampstead County
Probate Court. on a credit of three
months, the purchaser being re-
quired to execute a bond as required
by law and the order and decree of
said court in said cause, with approved
security, bearing interest at the rate
of ten per cent per annum from date of
sale until paid, and a. lien being re-
ta1nad Or, tho nrcrS.('Sl1|n 4 Soma
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18
j. E. GOLD. Manager.

Entered at postofiice at Washington,
Ark, as second-class matter.
Washington telegraph. (Washington, Ark.) 18??-1940, 1915-06-18

O. VanRiper has commenced
work on a broom residence about
3 miles, southeast of town, near
his sal bmill. He has nice loca-
ton Of forty acre tract facing
the As.& L. R'y track. reserved
when Ne sold his home several
months ago. Hayworth d Beck
are ass Aim with the car
Denter
Capt and Mrs. Thomas H.
Simms bf Texarkana- made a
short Wis to Washington yester!.
day and re gladly welcomed by
their fri $. They left in the
afternod, pr visit to relatives
at Colum ). Captain and Mrs.
Simms E&re accompanied by
their sonihon. Jno. M. Simms.
Prof. E. W. McGOugh and wife,
who are members of the Warren
high school faculty, are spending
their summer vacation with the
latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar Black. Frof. McGough
says the term of school he has
just closed has been the most
successful he has ever taught.
Mr.. McGough has been reelected
to the principalship of the War
rem school for the next term.
A peep at the long green" is
enough TO make anybody smile,
so when Mr.. w. Rowton, one of
our pioneers, came in the Office
yesterday with a sack full of this
commodity for the publisher,
what else was there to do but to
smile? The long green" in this
instance, however, was apopular
variety oE-cUcumber. and they
werehHn speeimens, too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Food YaIne of Cheese-

Cheese is wholesome and a very val
liable food. 1t is rich in proteid and
can be used as a substitute for meat.
One pound Of cheese is equal in pro
ted TO two pounds Of beef. Cheese is
indigestible if eaten raw. This NAV
be somewhat overcome by cooking ii
and adding small amount Of bicar-
Donate Of sodium An admirable way
Of eating cheese is by combining it
with macaroni. It is enjoyable served
in the form of Welsh rabbit. The pre-
pare Welsh rabbit use the following
ingredients: One tablespoonful Of but
ter, one teaspoonful of cornstarch. half
cupful of thin cream, half pound of
sharp or mild cheese (as may be pre-
ferredl cut in small pieces, one-fourth
teaspoonful Of salt. one-fourth tea
spoonful Of mustard, few grains of
CAYENNE and toast Melt the butter.
add the cornstarch, stir until well mix
ed, then add the cream gradually, cook
slowly for ten minutes. season and
serve poured over toasted bread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Notice

Proposals for grading, walks and
steps.
Board Of administration. state Of
Illinois, Springfield, Ill, July %, 1915.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the board Of administration in its Office
in the capitol building, Springfield,
Ill, up to three O'Clock. p. m, Monday,
Aug. 3, 1915, and then and there pub
licIy opened for furnishing labor and
material for grading, walks and steps
around new employees dormttory
building at the Watertown state hos
pital, WATERFOWL, III. Specifications
will be furnished upon application to
DR.. J. A. Campbell. managing officer
at the above named hospital. Pro
posaIs submitted by the bidders will be
enclosed in an envelope marked: PRO
posa1s for cement walks, Watertown
state hospital"
The board reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids,
Board Of administrator,
FRANK D. WHIPP.
Fiscal supervisor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
HOLD UP PAY or
STATE OFFICERS
Treasurer Bassel says Salaries VIII
Stop Until Settlement OF Fergus
Funds Suits.

Springfield, ILL., July 2S.-Former
state Senator Logan Hay Of Spring
field has been retained by State Treas
urer Andrew Russell to represent his
interests in whatever way they may
pc involved as a result OF The Fergus
appropriation suits,
Ill was announced at the Office OF the
state treasurer today that no salaries
would be paid to state oMcers-from
Governor DGu0e's $1,000 a month
down Eo old Captain Hodges $100 He
IS custodian of Memorial hall and
served through the Civil war as color
bearer Of the 12sth Illinois infantry.
Besoiged on all sides for informa-
ton regarding the states very indedn-
ice pay day Treasurer Russell decided
70 take q vacation. and accordingly
went 10 Michigan ana joined his family
on 3 fruit farm he owns.
The public should be made to real
Ize Jas5 what a hardship this business
is working" said Lewis. q. Stevenson,
secretary of state today. Men who
have performed contracts for the state
money I'm NOT going to be able TO
collect my saIary-5or q while-and
neither IS Governor Dunno: but that
isn't hardship. Ii IS a hardship and
a serious one though, in the case Of
those old g. a. R. watchmeu who get
only 81 day and need every. cent of
it, There are a number OF women
working in The building who are alb
soluJely dependent on the money they
earn here each month What are they
going to do2
These suits have been changed
twice now and / understand viii be
changed a third time IN the mean
time clerks are struggling along with
out pay
Several men employed in the state
arsenal announced today that they
We're quitting as they couldn't afford
to work for . month or 50 and run the
risk Of net getting paid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Flood stage. Hgt Chga
Notice


Proposals for cast iron water sup
ply pipe.
Board of administration, state Of
Illinois. Springfield, Ill. July %, 1915.
Sealed proposals viii be received by
the board Of administration in its
Office in the capitol building. Spring
field, Ill, up to three O'Clock, p. m,
Monday, Aug. 16. 1915. ana then and
there publicly opened for furnishing
cast iron water supply pipe and IN
staIIng same to supply the new reser-
voir at the Watertowu state hospital
Watert0wn, Ill Plans and specifca-
tiCns may be obtained upon application
to Hon Martin c. Schwab, consulting
engineer, suite 1919 MaIlers building,
Chicago, III. Proposals submitted by
bidders will be enclosed in envelope
marked: Proposal for cast iron water
supply pipe, WATERFOWL state hospi-
tai"
The board reserves the right to re
ject any and all bids.
Board Of administration,
FRANK D. WHIP,
Fiscal supervisor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Nnhce-
h w 800 3
Fiscal supervisor

Proposals for power house building.
Board Of administration, state Of
Illinois, Springfield. III, July %, 1915.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the board Of administration in its Office
in the capitol building, Springfield,
I'll, up TO three O'Clock. p. m, Monday.
Aug, %, 1915, and then and there pub
Hcly opened for the erection Of a pow
er house building at the Alton state
hospital, near Upper Alton, II. Sep
arate contracts will be awarded for the
general work on the building and also
for the plumbing
Plans and specifications may be oh
tanned upon application to Hon. James
J. Dtbelke, state architect, 1870 Forty
fifth avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Bidders submitting proposal is to
mark envelope: Bid on power house,
Alton state hospital"
The board reserves the right to re-
tect any and all bids.
Board Of administration.
FRANK D. WHIP.
Fiscal supervisor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
CARBON CLIFF.

Mrs. Sarah Nelson Of Moline spent
the past week with her daughter, Mrs.
William Gerhardt.
Mrs. John South Of Rock Island Wis
tied at the home of Mrs. J. Laughery
Thursday.
Ernest AIeeska and family from Wy
oming spent a week at the home of
his mother, Mrs. Amelia Weeska and
sister, Mrs. William Milton.
Rev. and Mrs, Loyal NJ Thompson
Of siIvis, were entertained Thursday
by Mr.. and Mrs Edward Frary.
Mrs. Neil Hennegan and daughters
Leone and Irene of Moline visited at
the home Of her mother, Mrs. B. Hen
negan Friday.
Mrs. Henry Krambeck and family Of
Shvis spent Thursday at the home Of
Nicholas Krambeck
Mrs. Mildred Loding and son John of
East Moline visited Thursday with
Aesdames Gertrude Wendell and Al
fred Wendell.
Miss Carrie Lambert of Milan spent
Thursday with er sister. Mrs. G. F.
Holland.
Mesadames ". II. zimmerman. A.
Bartlett Of Moline, were entertained
Thursday at Mrs. Chester Kennedy's
home
Mrs. William Milton at Hennegan's
hall. was the hostess TO the Sewing So
ciety OF the Methodist church. There
was d good attendance and the time
was spent IN sewing and sociability.
Late in the afternoon refreshments
were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
GENERAL RISE ON
MUNITIONS SALES
Whole Stock List Is Advanced After
Recessions Following Profit
Taking Exchanges.

New York, July %. - Proft-taking
sales caused recessions after the first
advance on the stock exchange today,
but a rise in war munition shares car
ried up the whole list again. Bethle-
hem Steel added ? points to its gain Of
yesterday. selling at 269. Crucible
Steel rose 10 points to $3.50.
Bonds we're strong.
The spirited buying movement was
continued with the opening of the
stock market today, The highly favor
able quarterly report Of the United
States Steel corporation was reflected
In a heavy demand for that stock.
which opened with q block Of 1000
shares from 85% to Sc, as compared
with. yesterdays close of 655a. Later
It advanced 70 663l, the highest since
the suspension of the dividend. Rail
road shares retained their newly de-
veloped strength. with eastern roads
the particular favorites. New Haven
gained 23a and Pennsylvania, Reading
and Canadian Pacific one. Among the
war stocks there was q further rise.
Bethlehem Steel rose Is points 70 262
and Crucible Steel rs to 521s, both
new high records.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Legal


State of Illinois, Rock Island County.
SIS.
In the Circuit Court; in Cbancary.t
Fred Wernentin. Jr.. VS.. Joseph j.,
Gross, irony Gross, Quinn MauuGaC-
turing Company, a corporation. Vest.
eru Specially Company, a corporation,
and Young Mems Christian Ass0cla-'
ton, a corporation. Foreclosure-
General No. 1928.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue.
of a decree of said Court, entered ln'
the above entitled cause, on the 80th,
day of June. A. %. 1915, shall On Mons.
day, the 18th day of August, A. u. 1885,
at the hour Of 1915 o'clock In the 11re-.
noon, at the east door OF the Court
House in the City of Rock Island. 20
satisfy said decree, sell at public vsn-#
due to the highest bidder for cash ia
hand the certain parcel OF land situate
In the County of Rock Island and
State OF Illinois, known and described
as follows, t0-wit.
Lot No. Seven Cd In DodEe'g Adj.
ton to the City Of Rock Island, situ-
ated IN the City of Rock IsIands
Subject, however, TO q Mortgage.
thereon given to Laaretta slattery5
dated Sept. /, 1910. and recorded inI
the Recorders office OF said Rock Is-E
land County ia Book 116 OF Mortgages
at Page 396 thereof. or so much there
on as may be sufficient to realize the
amount so due to said Complainant
principal, interest, solicitors fees. aud
costs Of this suit. including the fees.
disbursements, costs and commissions
on the sale herein mentioned, and.
which may be sold separately without
material injury to the parties inter-.
ested.
Terms Of sale. Cash IT. hand,
Dated at Rock Island, Ill., this Iflh
day OF july. A. D. 1915.
JOSEPH l.. HAAS.
Master In ChancerE,
Rock Island County, I'LL
MARION T. SWEENEY,
Compliments Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
GERMANS ADD SIX
VESSELS TO LIST
Swedish and Danish Craft are Among
Latest to Be Sunk by Sub
marine Attacks.

London, July 28.-German subma-
rines show no cessation in their &C
tivtty in the North sea. The latest re
ports set forth that the Swedish steam
er Emma, and three Danish schooners,
the Maria, the Neptunis, and the
Lena, have been sunk by them. The
crews Of these four vessels were land
ed at Blyth today.
The British trawIers Iceni and Sal
acia were sunk today by a German
submarine in the North sea. The crews
were landed at Loewestoft, England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
BIG RECEIPTS HIT
PRICES FOR HOGS
Arrivals af western Markets Has De-
pressing Eject at Chicago t'ea-
Their Affects Cattle.

Chicago, July 28.-Liberal receipts
at western markets had a depressing
effect today on hog prices here, es-
peciaily on the quotations for light
grades. Wet weather continued to in
tersere with the sale Of cattle. Hold
ers q sheep and lambs more than
successfully resisted efforts 70 force
concessions.
Hogs. Receipts $4,000; slow; bulk
Of sales 5.500700; light 71567.7o;
mixed 6500760; heavy 6.200 705i
rough e.20Gs40; pigs 6760T65.
Cattle: Receipts 12,000i weak; ma
eivs beef cattle 6.20610.25: cows and
hadfers 3,250915; calves 7.50@1100.
Sheep: Receipts $1,000; steady;
sheep $3.50 ESQ., lambs 6.25@S-5Q-
Omaha Live Stock.
Omaha, Neb.. July Hogs-Re-
eefpt5, 1880; lower; heavy, 6.150
e.o5: light, 8.758725; pigs. 8000Z0o;
buIk Of sales, 6.258860.
Cattle - Receipts, 1900; strong;
sessrs, 7.259s,75; COWS and heifers.
$3.50 IT'S; calves, 7.00Q9,75.
Sheep - Receipts, 1900 higher;
ysarIings, 5.7586.50; wethera, $3.50
6.25; lambs, 7.T50S40.
Kansas City Live Stock.
Kansas City. Mo, July 2s.-Hogs-
Receipts. 5000, lower; bulk Of sales.
T.000735; heavy, 6.0007205 light,
7150740; pigs. 6.750725.
Cattle - Receipts, $500; steady
steers. 7.0099.90. cows and heifers,
ss25Qs9 5lss gu vesssiQoq 1000.
~ Sheep - Receipts 5000; higher
lambs. 7.75a840, yearIings. 6-756
7.5o, wetbers. 6.250700; ewes, 5000
.6.75.
st. Louis live Stock.
ST. Louis, Mo, July 2S-Hogs Re
ceipts. 5000; lower; pigs and lights,
.7850IS0. heavy. 7100750.
Receipts, $500; steady
sheep Receipts 1000; strong; sheep
5000 500: calves, G.000l075.
Sheep Receipts. 4.00, strong; sheep,
H5005.25s lambs. 5000 $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-28
Shaded area shows precipitation
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.

sbowery conditions on the north Pa
cidc coast and from the crest Of the
Rockies to the upper Mississippi valley
and the Great Lakes have resulted
from areas Of low pressure which over
lie western Canada. the Rocky noun
tain plateau and the territory from
Texas northeastward to western Iowa
At Des GIoines the rainfall amounted to
.2I8 inches. and at Omaha, TO 1876
inches Occasional showers have also
fallen on the Atlantic coast The pres
sures are somewhat above the average
in the upper Missouri valley and from
the Mississippi valley eastward to the
coast On account of this distribution
Of air pressure, showers are probable
iu this vicinity tonight and Thursday.