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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
All the News All the Time
It II E A r G. U s.

General Pershing," Secretary Bak-
er explained, knows exactly what is
needed to make a finished soldier for
this kind of warfare. He sends us his
priority schedules whether fer ship
ment Of artillery, infantry, signal
corps or other arms of the service. u
depends on the length OF time he
wants them to have additional train
ing"
Denies Giving Order.
Senator Mcclellan said Surgeon Gen.
eral Gorgas had testified that Secre-
tary Baker had directed that canton
ments be completed before hospitals
were finished.
why did you DO that?" demanded
the senator.
Il never gave any order on that SUBJ
ject nor do ! recall any divergence of
opinion between the surgeon general
and myself" replied the secretary.
Senator Mcclellan asked for details
as TO the amount of artillery furnished
to the training camps in this country
which MIR. Baker agreed to supply in
full. He read brief statement show
ing that national guard artillery bri-
gades have been 40 per cent equipped
with 3-inch guns and that national
army environments have been supplied
with from one to six batteries each.
Every howitzer regiment has at least
two Al guns for practice.
| Secretary Baker agreed that more
guns were necessary for efficient
training.
| Guarded Secrets From Spies.
Senator Mcclellan then took up the
order forbidding publication OF army
| contracts. Mr.. Baker explained that
the only object was to prevent publica-
ton of lists OF plants making war sup
| plies as military men feared organ
ICED campaigns of sabotage"
Il am perfectly willing to concede,"
he said, that the order has lost It's
significance. We may have been over
| sensitive. | entirely share your view.
that the utmost publicity shoAld b
given
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
MOTHER SHOOTS MAN
WHO HIT GIRL; FREE

Chicago, Feb 6.-Frank Belitz is in
a hospital today with three bullet
wounds in the face and neck
Mrs. Rosa Contella, who shot Bel
itz, was sent home by the police, who
told her she had given him just what
he deserved. Belitz entered the wom-
ans house in search of a young
woman boarder by whom he had been
rejected and was dangling one OF, the
four Contella children by the hair
with one hand as he cuffed/ her with
the other when the mother shot him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
all senators and representatives who
desired could attend"
WOuId Law All Cards on Table.

Senator Reed said he was somewhat
inclined to the view that it would be
better to put "all our cards on the
table"
TT might be WE'LL" he said, "to say
we have got so many men and SO
many guns and SO many ships and we
are going to be at your throat at a
certain time; but that is not the way
we are proceeding"
Senator Frelinghuysen interrupted
and Senator Reed yielded.
II want to ask a question which l
hope will pass the censor" said Sena-
tor Frelinghuysen with his eyes fixed
on Senator Reed. A tilt followed In
which Senator Reed declared he had
not been trying to censor" the meet
ing.
Asks About Health.
Senator Frelinghuysen turned to
Secretary Baker with the Statement.
that the committee was not interested
in the punishment of medical officers
found negligent, but in the protection
of the men in the camps. He said
Surgeon General Gorgas had stated
to the committee that he lacked au-
thority to draw the public health SER
vice into the camp sanitation work.
HAS that subject been given any
consideration? he asked.
Secretary Baker said the recommen-
dations of the American Public Health
association had been adopted with the
approval Of the surgeon generals OF
the army and navy.
Situation in Hand.
Then you think that you have the
health of the men well in hand?" said
Senator Frelinghuysen.
Yes"
do you expect to keep soldiers in
the southern camps during the sum-
mer%
Il can't answer" the secretary re-
piled.
1t depended much upon the nature
of the summer weather, he said. II it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
New York Metals.

New York, Feb. 6.-Metal exchange
quotes lead steady; spot, 6.95@7.1O;
spelter, dull; East ST. Louis delivery,
spot, 7.75M796.
At London. spot copper and futures,
aio pounds; electrolytic, 125 pounds;
pot tin, 300 pounds. l5s; futures. Egg
pounds; lead, spot, 20 pounds. los;
futures. IS pounds. los; spelter, spot,
n pounds; futures, 80 pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
A. ]. Lindstrom, Cashier.
Administrators Notice.

Estate of Thomas Fuller. deceased.
The undersigned having been az
pointed administrator Of the estate q
Thomas Fuller. late Of the county 4
Rock Island, state OF Illinois, deceased
hereby gives notice that 1t will appea1
before the Hon. Benjamin Bell. judge
O fthe probate court Of Rock Island
county, at the probate coVrt room, -
the city of Rock Island. at the April
term, on the first Monday in April next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and re-
auested to attend for the purpose of
having the same adjusted. All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment to the UNDER
Dated Soth day Of January. A. d. 1918
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK.
A. ]. Lindstrom. Administrator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Chicago Markets
FURTHER DECLINES
SCORED BY STOCKS

New York, Feb. 6.-Prices continued
to recede during the first hour of the
stock market today, investment rails,
steels and active equipments losing /
to points with various war special
ties. Conditions were partly reversed
later on sudden inquiry for shippings,
led by Atlantic. Gulf and Pacific Mail,
which gained Az and points respect
lively. California Petroleum. Snuff,
Beet Sugar. American Sugar also reg
istered circumstances of l to 4
points. Liberty 312's sold 9S14 to
9S.06; first As at the new low of 962S
and the second As at $3.50 to $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Chicago Provisions.

! Chicago, Feb. 6.-Butter, higher;
creamery. 44@49Rc.
Eggs, unsettled; receipts, 1886
cases; firsts, SEC; ordinary firsts, 80
@54c; at mark, cases included, $50
Csc refrigerator firsts. 44lAc.
Potato receipts, is cars; unchanged
4 Poultry, alive, higher; fowls, ESQ
&C. springs. 29c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
New York Provisions.

New York, Feb. 6.--Butter receipts,
4,l36; steady; creamery, higher than
extras, 52@52Rc: creamery, 51@
slkc; tirsts, 49@51c; seconds, 1870
4Shc
Eggs, weak fresh gathered extras,
6eG63c; extra firsts. 61@62c; iirsts,
SEE sic; seconds, 55M60c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
St. Louis Livestock.

St Louis, Feb. Clogs, 10000;
higher, lights. 16.75@17.05; pigs. 1926
@l6.00; mixed, 16.95@l7,20: Eeavy,
17.10@l725; bulk, 1685@17.20.
Cattle, 1900; strong: steers, S.00@
1850: heifers, 7.00@13.50; COWS, 600
M11.5O; calves, 6.00@16.00.
Sheep, 900; steady; lambs, $4,000
1875; ewes, 105O@12.O0; wethers,
l1.5OM13.25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Hog Range pay to Day.
Kansas CitV Livestock

Kansas City, Feb 6.-Hogs, q 900;
steady: bulk, 16.40@16.90; heavy, 1866
@17OO light, 16.35@16.S0; pigs. 1915
@1525.
Cattle, $4,000; steady; steers. 900
m13.60; cows. IS .65011.00; heifers, 200
m11.25; calves, 700@14.00.
Sheep, 5000; strong; lambs, 1880
1725: yearlings, 13.50@14.75; wethers,
ewes, 1150@12.75.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Chicago Grain.

Chicago, Feb. Corn: No. 2 and
No. 3 yellow, nominal; No. yellow
l.45G l.60 No. yellow. 1.55M1.56;
No. 6 yellow, 1.45G1.50.
Oats: No. . white, S4GS61a; stand
ard, S6H MS7c.
Rye. No. and No. 3 nominal; No.
:. 2.O5; barley. 1.55M $50: timothy,
bOOGS.25: clover, 2100M30.00; pork,
nominal; lard, 25.57; ribs, 1880
H!05.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR.

stomach, kidney, liver
troubles. constipation and other all
ments relieved without medicine
by Chiropractic adjustments. DR..
LESS, Chiropractor. Sign Fifteenth
street, Moline. Langbehn building.
Phone Moline 2S13. Hours, p. m. 10
o. M; evenings, Monday, Wednes-
day. Saturday from 7 p. m. to p. m.
House calls attended.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
ST. joseph Livestock.

st. Joseph. Mo-, Feb. Clogs, 12.-
500; higher; top, 1886; bulk, 16.400
1910
Cattle, $500; lower; steers, 5000
1875; cows and heifers, 600@l2.00;
calves, 600@13.50.
Sheep, 5000; steady; lambs, 1900
1925; ewes, 600W12.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Kansas Citv Grain.

Kansas City, Feb. Cash corn:
No. 2 mixed, 1.7Om1.S0; No. white
l92a2.00: No. yellow, 1.7SGl.S5.
Oats; No. white, S8@SS1ac; No.
mixed, S5ms6c.
Rye, 2.1502.20 Hay, SOC lower.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

Estate of w. H. Scott. deceased.
The undersigned having been ap-
pointed executor of the last will and
testament of w. H. Scott late Of the
county of Rock Island. state Of Illinois.
deceased. hereby giveh notice that 1t
will appear before the Hon. Benjamin
Bell, judge of the probate court of Rock
Island county. at the probate court
room. in the city of Ro,k Island. at the
March term, on the first Monday In
March next, at which TINE all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for the
purpose of having the same adjusted.
All persons indebted to said e0fate are
requested to make Immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated 14th day Of January. A. Z i11a
ROCK ISLAND SAVINGS BANK,
Executor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
TO DISCUSS .CRIME WAVE"

Chicago. Feb. 1.-THE Church Fed
Grafton of Chicago today issued call
for mass meeting at noon tomorrow
to discuss the crime wave and how to
stop it." The federation is composed
of 600 churches.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Peoria Grain,

Peoria, H., Feb. Corn unchanged.
No. 5 white. 172; No. yellow, 1.50;
No. 3 mixed, 10; bid; No. 6 mixed,
lsQ Isl; sample, 1872 to $50.
Oats, unchanged, standard, SIC; No.
! white SGBc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
St. Louis Grain.

81. Louis, Feb. 6.-Corn: No. track,
l.60; No. white, 100.
Oats: No. . track, SGa4c; No. 3
white, S7I2GSSc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Kansas CITY Provisions.

Kansas City. Feb. 6.-Butter and
poultry. unchanged.
Eggs, tirsts, SIC; seconds, soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
New York Cotton,

New York, Feb. Cotton futures
opened steady: March, 30.62; May,
1898; July, 2945; October, 2S.10; De-
cember, 1882.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

OF TITLE prepared or
continued to date covering any real
estate in the county. Prompt and ac-
curate service at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Title & Abstract COM
pany; w. ]. Sweeney. secretary; EOS
212 Central Trust & Savings Bank
building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
St. Louis Provisions.

st. Louis, Feb. 6.-Butter, eggs and
poultry, unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
WANTED-TO BUY.

CARBON black stock; state lowest
price. Address "E. R." care Argus.
BUNGALOW; give full particulars and
cash price. Address Buyer" in care
of Argus.
ILLINOIS Refining Co. stock: address
TX. X" care The Argus.
LOT; good location; address c." care
The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES.

TIRES (al1 makes), accessories, lamps.
ETC.; cit prices; s35 Flying Merkle
bicycles at wholesale price, $25 (or-
ange and blue enameled): 125 East
Third street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
New York Sugar.

New York. Feb. Raw sugar,
teady; centrifugal, 6005; molasses,
aominal; refined, steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
MOVING.

ARE you looking for house?-We can
often tell you where you can find one
for rent. Phone r. 1. 9S5. Household
goods moved. stored, packed and
shipped. Pianos moved and hoisted.
Rock Island Transfer & Storage Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION.

FIRST class piano instruction by Chi
cago pianist. recently located. Ernst +.
Kemnis, 916 Twenty-fourth street.
Phone r. l. 1914.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
Horses and Mules,

East st. Louis, H., Feb. 6.-Horses
ana mules, unchanged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
CIVIL ENGINEERS,

WALTER N. SCHROEDER-Civil En-
gineer. Rock Island. Ill Map of Rock
2lxS6 inches, 81; 42x72 inches, SIS. $40
Safety building. r. /. 81.
ENGINEERING and Mechanical Drafts
man; patent once drawings. design
ing, surveys, maps: IL years expert
ence. A. H. Weaver. Sol Fifteenth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06

WE extend our thanks and apprecia-
ton to our relatives ,acqualnlances,
and many, many kind friends, who
so generously assisted and sent SO
many beautiful floral offerings at the
funeral of our dear wife and mother.
A. w. Valentine, Mr.. and Mrs. +. w.
Schurr, Robert Il. Schurr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
FOR SALE-FARN LANDA


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rich, deep silt soil. clay subsoil; clo-
yer 3 to 0 tons. oats 60 to Loo bushels.
wheat 80 to 90 bushels. potatoes l5U
TO 400 bushels; no droughts; near
markets. three railroads: S25 and $40
per acre; partly improved and Inn
proved farms. $40. 500. SIS ana Sc-5
per acre: terms to suit your wages or
your capital. Substantial assistance
offered our settlers free. Write or
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Monmouth. III.
LANDOLOGY. q magazine irving the
facts i'm regard to the land situation.
Three months subscription free. II
for home or as an Investment you
are thinking of buying good farm
lands. simply write me a letter and
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ticulars free" Address Editor Land
ology. Skidmore Land Co., lao Skid
more builcihg. Marinette, Wis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
CRITICS FIRE FAILS TO
JAR FACTS GIVEN
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interrupted while senators discussed
going into executive session to permit
the secretary to furnish confidential
information. The discussion was pre-
cipitated by Senator Reed, who
thought the committee was entitled to
exact information of the number of
men now in France and on other SUBJ
jects.
Favor Open Hearing.
Chairman Chamberlain as well as
Senators Hitchcock and Mcclellan fav-
ored an open session and to let the
secretary indicate what questions he
would rather answer in private. AS
Secretary Bakers statement on Whlcn
he is being cross-eXamined. was made
at an open hearing. Senator HITCH
cock said he thought the committee
would make mistake in not examin-
ing him at a similar hearing.
Il think the committee and the pub
lie are entitled to know where he pro-
noses to get the tonnage to supply the
men abroad" continued the Nebraska
senator. II think the secretary ought
to be able to put those figures before
us to back up his statement that he ex-
meets to have a million men over there
this year.
Il think the whole question ought to
he discussed in an executive session.
said Secretary Baker in reply to Chair
man Chamberlain, who asked MS
views.
The tonnage matter, he added, IN,
volyed international arrangements and
he suggested that he be permitted te
prepare a statement to show the pres
ent status.
II don't think it is necessary FOL
the secretary TO come here to disclose
facts in order to justify statements ne
has made" interrupted Senator Kirby
Democrat. II am opposed to II.
think the committee in executive ses'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
CARD OF THANKS.

WE wish to extend our thanks and
gratefulness to our friends and neigh
bors for all the kindnesses and
thoughtfulness to us during our re-
cent sad bereavement, the death of
our beloved mother, Mrs. Hilda l..
Stark We especially desire to thank
Rev. Karl Nilsson. Mrs. Casey, Miss
Meenan, the pallbearers, and all those
who sent flowers. Miss Ruth and
Mrs Helen Stewart
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
wEDNEsDAY-THE ISLAND ARGUs-FEBRUARY g. 1918
CLASSIFIED MISUNDERSTANDING
WANTED-uALE hELr.

AGENTS to sell goods on r. l. passen-
ger trains. John J. Grier News Ser
vice, Tnlrty-tirst street depot.
SALESMAN: competent man to deliver
and collect out of city; permanent
position worth $50 to $125 and ex-
penses per month on commission
basis; must furnish $3.50 real estate
bond. See L. r. Smith, Harper house.
statesmen: have opening for several
goo dsalesmen; speciality work. Call
Thursday and Friday between 4 and
p. m. Ask for NJ. A. Bache. Har-
per house.
SOLICITORS; Great Atlantic 4 Pacific
Tea Co. 1927 West Second street. Day.
EXPORT
BOY. for all day; one willing to learn
drug business preferred. r. !. A39.
Schneider drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06

London Silver.
London, Feb. 6.--Bar silver. 43d
per ounce. money, 3A per cent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-06
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR,

SUPERFLUCUt hair, moles, warts on
face and arns, permanently removed
with electric needle. Address Miss A.
NJ. Kittredg2 l Argyle flats, Brady
street, Davenport. Phone Dav. 804.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-15

THESE booklets were turned out from the
Job Printing department of the Evening
Telegram, much care being given each, and
with large outlay of money. A special
photographer made the illustrations, and the
compiler was careful in his write-ups to state
conditions just as they are-which is good
enough.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-01-15

Send One to "The Folks
Back Home.
Price, Fifteen Cents
Arizona republican., 1918-06-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

JULY FIRST, 13 acre ranch, two
 miles from Phoenix, SS5.00 per month
 Phone 1922 dm
Arizona republican., 1918-06-20
WHEAT CROP IN STATE MAY bE
 ABOVE AVERAGE
Field Agent Estimates It
 Is Probable That Over 942,OOO Bushels Will Be
 Produced in the State

The condition of wheat in Arizona June 1 was so per cent of a normal crop, L. M. Harris, field agent at Phoenix for the bureau of estimates of the United States department of agri- culture, states in his report.
 He forecasts a crop of 942,000 bushels. The production last year was s25,000 bushels. and in 1915 the crop totaled 1,16O,OOO bushels. That this years production will exceed last years is considered as most gratifying to both the government and the grower and this fact is all the more emphasized through the difficulties the growers have passed in bringing this crop to maturity.
 In Maricopa and Yuma counties the crop is very good but in other Counties it is below the average. says Mir. liar rison in his report. The below aver age" Mir. Harrison explains, is due to lack of water and damage from insects.
 Oats acreage in Arizona shows an increase of 10 per cent, according to the government estimate. Other esti- mates made by Mir. Harrison, include those on barley, hay and fruit.
 
 As to oats acreage, he says 11,000 acres were planted this year. which compares with 10000 acres last year and with 5000 acres as a five-year av- craze. The total production this year should be 4SO.000 bushels. This con- pares with 100000 bushels last yeal and 315,000 bushels in 1916.
 The barley crop in Arizona will DC about 1,020, 900 bushels. This is 135, ,00C bishels less than produced in 1917. The acreage this year is about 30.000. com pared with 33,O00 acres last year anc 35.000 acres the five-year average.
 Hay production in Arizona is esti- mated at 517.0OO tons, compared tt 56s,000 tons last year.
 Fruit conditions in Arizona are abou the average. the Harrison report states While the peach crop in Maricopa anC Yuma counties is not as large as las
Arizona republican., 1918-06-20
EXAMINATIONS SHOW FEW ARE
 HI FUR ARMY
Physical Tests of Those
 Once Chased as Unfit
 Does not Add many Names To List for Class One

The medical advisory board last night re-examined 39 men for military service from the registration list of 1917. ranging from huber 1000 to 5000. These men were found unfit for mili tary service at the 1917 examination, being recalled for re-examination on orders from Washington to get more men ready for service.
 Out of 39 men re-eXamined Tuesday night only one was accepted for full military service, the advisory board an- nounced last night. No report will be made on those examined last night un- til. possibly, today.
 From those examined Monday night, according to complete report, follow ing X-Ray tests, four were pronounced physically fit, with one man to be operated upon to make him physically | fit. the operation being minor. From the list examined Monday night three were found partially fit for military service and their classes will be raised by the local board from unfit to partially fit, and the men be avail able for partially fit service, which in cludes a number of corps of the army. i Martin T. Weyant, secretary of the local board. said yesterday the board was Investigating the moral status of one man examined Tuesday night. Ac- cording to the boards information, as stated by MT. Weyant, this man ap- peared for examination under the in- fluence of what appeared to be alcohol This same man. when examined one year ago, according to MT. Weyant, ap- peared in a similar condition. The re- suit at both examinations was that the man could not stand the necessary | heart test.
 This man, whose name the board withholds, pending a thorough investi- gation, belongs in Phoenix, and the board has been advised he does not drink ordinarily, but that he tool something to throw the doctors off or purpose to escape military service. Mir Weyant said if the boards investiga- ton proved true all the allegations 1T the case. the man would be turned over to Sheriff Wilky with a request that he remain in jail on water until the al cohol, or whatever it is he uses on ex- imitation days, is completely out of hi: system
Arizona republican., 1918-06-20

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Arizona republican., 1918-06-20

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Arizona republican., 1918-06-20
Ostrich Added
 To War Bills
 In Salt Valley

Through Samuel J. Buckingham, food administrator for Maricopa county, an order has been issued by Timothy A. Riordan, federal food administrator for Arizona, permit ting J. E. Cogdell, manager of large ostrich farm near Phoenix to slaughter 800 ostriches, represented to be in excellent edible condition, the same to be dressed and placed on the market at IS cents pound.
 The war is responsible for this action in two ways. yn the first place Mr. Cosdell would never think of slaughtering his beautiful birds, the progeny of those imported sev- eraI years ago from the wilds of Africa, but for the fact that the war has put the festive ostrich plume out of business.
 In the second place war is re- sponsibIe for the order permitting the slaughter and sale. The con- sumption of 25,ooo pounds of dressed meat, which it is believed the 800 ostriches will net, will release just that amount of pork and beef for the men in the trenches, it is figured, or enough to keep a whole regiment going for several days.