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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Clearing Prices on
Housefurnishir7qs

Vacuum Bottles, pint
size. Clearing Sale Price,
Csc
Ferrostat Non-breakable
Vacuum Bottles, quart size.
Clearing Sale Price, S7.79
Garden Hose. high grade
moulded, at 16c foot.
Acme Ice Cream Free
ers. Clearing Sale Price,
CSC
Dunlap Cream Whip, sill
yer blade. Clearing Sale
Price, zoe
Glidden Oil Mop, put up
in tin cans. Specially priced
for this Clearing Sale, $500
size for $1.5O-the $3.50
size for S1.00
Grain and varnish your
floors for $1.98-1 quart
can undercoat, l qt. can
varnish, 3 rubberset brush
es, 1 granting tool, l grain
ing comb and 1 package
granting compound-aIl for
S1.98
Tennis Rackets-to close
out the balance of our
Spaulding Tennis Rackets,
the price is cut to $1-79
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Dress Goods at Clearing Prices

So inch real Radcliffe in Black, Navy Seal Brown
HoneyDew and White specially priced for this Clearing
Sale, S1-9S yd.
SO inch Worsted Plaids in dark Fall colors Specially
priced for this Clearing Sale at CSC yd.
40 inch Sport Silk Skrtings Includes all the fancy
skirtngs in stock special price for this Clearing
Sale, per yard $4.95
1000 yards of 27 inch Dress Ginghams in pIaids and
stripes including dark early Fall styles. Clearing Sale
price, 18c I'd.
Our entire stock of 80 inch French Bingham in pIaids
Sale at 64c yd.
5000 yards of Extra Fine Percaes in both light me-
dunn and dark patterns Special patterns also Clearing
Sale price, 22c yd.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
FINISH SCHEDULE
FOR FAIRGROUNDS
BASEBALL TEAMS

Schedule for baseball games to
be played in the Denkmann. Long
View, Lincoln and Thirtfeth street
Fairgrounds has been completed.
Games will be played three days a
week in each of the parks.
Denkmann teams play on their
home grounds Monday, Tuesday and
Saturday; Long View on home
grounds, Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday; Lincoln on home
grounds, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday; Thirtieth street on home
grounds, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday.
The first team WIN consist of boys
Is to II years of age and will play
baseball. The second team will be
made up of boys under 13 years of
age and will play indoor ball under
outdoor rules. Both teams play at
their park on the same day.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
E 81 100000 and More Of Clean Attractive and Desirable
e Merchandise In This Most Drastic of All Ocr

WYE say a million dollar stock" advisedly, and
w not just merely to make statement We
have the goods to back up the assertion,
These are just plain facts, honestly stated. A
stock of the most wanted and seasonabe merchan-
disc, without question the largest west of Chi
cago, has been placed In this sale. Cost and re-
placement values are forgotten. 1t is veritabla
feast of great vaues-a harvest time for the wise
and economic shopper. Read all our advertise
ments, make list of your needs anticipate your
wants, and come often-it will pay you
Come in the morning and shop at your leisure
Lunch in cool, refreshing Tea Room and eniov
the many conveniences of this great store.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Clearing Prices in
the Art Section

Porch seat and pillows.
Clearing Sale Price, 79c
One lot of hemstitched
Scarfs and Buffet sets
stamped with French Knit
and Lazy Daisy designs.
Clearing Sale price, 45c
each.
Longcloth Gowns mada
up and stamped for en-
broidery. Clearing Sale
Price, 79c
So inch unbleached Lunch
Cloths and four napkins to
match. Clearing Sale Price,
S1.49 set
Assorted stamped Tow
els, regular SOC values.
Clearing Sale Price, SOC
ROVal society EmbrOId-
cry Floss. Clearing Sale
Price, &c a skein
Large balls Royal Society
Crochet Cotton. Clearing
Sale Price, 19c a ball
Stamped Bed Spreads
and Bolsters to match, full
size. Some to be embroid-
cred in French knots and
others to be appiqued.
Clearing Sale Price, S3.98
Stamped Pillow Cases at
Clearing Sale Price of $1.4S
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Floor Coverings and Draperies

THE thrifty housekeeper will welcome this
1 opportunity to buy Floor Coverings and
Draperies at these extraordinary clearing
prices.
The famous Armstrong; II #. wide printed Limo
le very heavy quality, patterns to select from
Clearing Sale Price, CSC
A number of rugs-different makes, sizes and prices
all in at price. Included heavy Administer
Rugs, size 27x52 inches-Fast color, washable rugs,
size 36x72 in.-Chenle Bath Rugs, fast color size
30x60 inhes. Your Choice for sos each
Every piece of Sc inch Cretonne as well as 80 inch
Imported Cretonne and the so inch width, that sold
from 69c up to $3.50 yard-now placed in big lots
at S9c, 59c, S5c, $1.00 and S1.50
One large assortment of patterns in 80 to 40 inch
F1iet Curtain Nets. Beautiful selection of designs at
special Clearing Sale Price of SI.45 I'd.
very fine quality and assortment of Nottingham
Nets and F1let Nets, fully AZ as inches wide this
Clearing sale at 75c I'd.
-Petersen's Fourth Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Little Things at
Big Savings

Up. Coats $50 yard spool Cot
ton, black and white, 5 spOolS
for 19e
Velvet Grip Hose Supporters
for children. black or white.
Sizes 2 to II years. special 27c
pair
Cushion Grip Skirt or Pants
Hangers, for this sale, 4e ca
Spiral Shoe Trees for men and
women. Clearing Sale Price.
Csc pr.
Shoe Trees for women, for
this Clearing Sale. Sc ca for
15c
White Dress Betting, and ga
inch widths, belt lengths for &c
GiIbert's Shoe P0lishers.
Clearing Sale price, 4sc
Shoulder strap Tape, 1 yd-
piece and 3-yd- piece Lingerie
Tape both in one package. Blue.
pink or white, plain or fancy.
Clearing Sale price, 25c pkg.
Wave or curl the hair with no
discomfort with the La France
Kid Curriers'. viii not cut. break
or pull the hair, special 4Sc
Detachable Shoulder strap set
Gold plated pins, adjustable
shifting slide, special 23c pr.
Hurley Kew Hair Waivers, me-
dunn size. Clearing price, Sc
2 for 15c
Georgette Picot RGging, yard
pieces, all colors. Clearing
Price, pcs. for SOC
Hickory RuBherized Heuse-
hold Aprons, Bingham checkered
designs. full size, special at 3Sc
RE Rae, 6 yard piece, white
and yard piece red. Sizes 81 to
81. Clearing Sale price, 19c
KOhinOer Snap Fasteners, all
sizes, black, 5000 to l, one dozen
snaps to a card. Special SC, 3
for 22c
Tie Kute Curler, no sharp
points or edges to cut the hair.
) curriers' on a card. Clearing
Sale price, PC card.
Urma Mending Tissue, white,
black or brown, special 4e pkg.
AristO Hair Nets, cap shape,
large size, black, light, dark, or
medium brown, blonde and au-
burn. Clearing Sale price, 6 for
sec or 49c dOz.
The Welcome Embroidery
Hoop Holder the thing for
fancy work where two hands are
required for difficult work, spe-
cial at CSC
Spanish Back Combs, Bar
rettes, Round Tuck. Combs-In
amber shell. plain and colored
rhinestone designs. Your choice
for Il marked price
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
CALL MEETING
TO PAVE STREET

Property owners residing be-
tween Twenty-fifth and Thirtieth
streets on Thirteenth avenue, held 4
meeting last night at the home of
George Long, 1886 Thirteenth ave-
nue., to decide upon protest against
the city's plan to push the paving
of Thirteenth avenue. There was
not a full attendance of property
owners and adjournment was taken
until tonight at o'clock.
Legal features of the matter will
be discussed.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Fer the Little Tots

Rompers and Creepers of plain
and checked bingham. Sizes l
to 3. Regular price $1.0O to
1925. Clearing Sale Price. 79c
Dresses of plain and checked
bingham and light colored
prints. Sizes 6 to II. Usually
sold at $1.35. Clearing Sale
Price, CSC
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
The Clearing Prices Will
Move These Quickly

Satin Marseilles Bedspreads scaloped and cut
with bolster to match in beautiful designs Full
size. $725 value. Clearing Sale Price, $500 set
Bleached Sheets, double bed SIZE full round thread
quality assuring long service. $165 value. Clearing
Sale Price, S1.19
Turkish Bath Towels, 22x46 superffne quality
double thread terry of selected fine yarns which
insure satisfactory service 69c value. Clearing Sale
Price 42c
Crash Toweing, unbleached union linen in good alb
sorbent quality. VIII stand hard wear. 2Sc value Clear
ing Sale Price, 18c I'd.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06

Treasurer-Phil Mitchell.
Secretary-E. 3. Kreis.
SoIicitor-B. D. Connolly.
The board by vote declared ser
les Ill OF class A stock matured.
Stockholders and directors OF
this, the oldest building and loan
association in this community. are
OF the opinion that in spite of the
business conditions which have pre-
vailed and the large amount of IN
employment, the years record, I'M
der the circumstances, or rather
in spite of them, has been remark
ably good.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
China and Glassware
All at One-Half Price

Tumblers- Just when you need them. Good clear
glass table tumblers in this sale, 6 for 39c
Three splendid dinner sets in this Clearing Sale
at S7.95. Take your choice 32-piece Mayflower
pattern, gold band-28-piec Blue Marie, a neat
light blue border decoration-28-piece Chinese
Blue Bird. All sold in open stock, per set 1856.
Three of our Haviland dinnerware sets put up
in 26piece sets for only $3.50 The sets consist of
the celebrated grey border decoration, chain rose
border pattern and the old rose border pattern,
Your choise ofeither set of 26 pieces for $3.50
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Salesmen's Samples at
HALF PRICE

& AMPLE LINES of Spring and Summer
- Underwear and Hosiery for Men, Women
and Children have been returned to the Whole
sale by the statesmen preparatory to taking
out the lines for next season; and will be
closed out at actually half retail prices.
These Underwear samples include both I'M
ion suits and separate garments in all the diff
ferent styles in the many different underwear
fabrics.
From the Hosiery samples one may choose,
cottons, isles and fbres in almost any quail
ity one may wish.
All at O7e-HaLf Price
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Bathing Suits, SI.49

Women's and Children's
Bathing Suits, snappy
styles, $3.50 values. Clear
ing Sale Price, $1.49
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Wolfe Blouses, 500

Just 48 Fancy Striped
Wolfe Blouses to close out.
$1.75 and 1925 values. Not
all sizes or cOlOrS. Your
Choice for S1.0O
All Muslin Underwear at
greatly reduced prices for
quick clearance.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
$3.50 Petticoats, sec

Good sateen pettcioats,
slightly soiled, all He9na
shade. You usually pay
$3.50 for this petticoat,
closing out price 39c
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-07-06
Sports SWeaterS
Girls Serge Sailor Dresses 1918

These nobby dresses of Navy Blue and Braid
Trimmed are just right for the summer vacation
and camp. $19.75 and $3.50 values in sizes IL
Is, II, 10 and 20. Find your size for just $9.75
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

R""vs uOdt Tar TsisvSr mR containing a~o,t million
doir roh 'pruts logs Tie the rght has lifted has
~d fill Of logs s- tie d.ck of in tie BisHd Canal a-d il
ro1oirg them i7to the log pond TIE s foaed t pond
fdteH tic top hs pile BY hai" her. 0Vr in
The quality of CHICAGO TRIBUNE news
print is kept above the average by using
So9o chemical to 1910 mechanical pulp.
Not only is the chemical pulp more OK
penSivc to manufacture, but cord of wood
makes only 1900 pounds of chemical, as
compared with 23oo pounds of mcchan-
ical pulp. Thirty per cent is the greatest
proportion of chemical pulp that can be
used to advantage. A greater amount would
produce paper too fine in texture to alb
sorb the ink from cylinder presses grinding
out 1900 papers an nour.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11


The traffic department of The TRIBUNE
handles more than 10000 cars year,
bringing raw materials to the mill and
taking away paper.
During the past two years The CHICAGO
TRIBUNE has labored under great handicaps
in giving service to readers and advertisers.
The capacity of this great mill was
overtaxcd. Shortage of paper limited the
amount of news, features and advertising
that might have been printed. More than
a million dollars worth of advertising had
to be omitted. Circulation growth was
arbitrarily halted.
BY the investment of millions of dollars
in docks, ships, mills, paPer-making ma
chinery and model new publishing plant,
The CHICAGO TRIBUNE has equipped
itself to render both to its readers and to
its advertisers better service than ever be-
fore. During period of unparalleled high
prices, expense and effort have been subor-
dinated to determination that TRIBUNE
service should be adequate paper supply
assured press capacity ample.
Production costs have increased rather
than decreased. Wages, paper and overhead
were never higher. In compensation, The
TRIBUNE of Io2 will establish new level
OF journalistic excellence will be unques-
tionably the worlds greatest newspaper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

wood but the fine ccllulose fbers.
1t leaves these long and unbroken.
Even the bisulphitc liquor is man
ufa6turcd in THE TRIBUNE's mill
by burning raw sulphur and send
ing the resulting gases up high
towers, down which water trickles
over masses Of limestone.
Mechanical, or ground wood,
pulp is obtained by forcing the
side of a log against huge grind
stone whirling $50 revolutions
per minute. This quicklyreduccs
the log to a hot, mushy "slush." :"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

the Welland Canal, train loads of coal,
shiploads of logs, cars of sulphur and
limestone and clay and out Of the mill
streams paper at the rate of 600 to 1000
feet per minute from each of five machines.
The sheets delivered from the various
machines range from $50 to 1S7 inches
wide. This means that the product is the
equivalent of a strip of paper one foot wide
and five miles long every sixty seconds.
To produce the newsprint used in all
average issue of THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE
our.paper mill consumes:
81 acres of timber
FL tons of sulphur
COS tons of coal
$4,000 electric h.-p.
1890, 900 gallons of water
This great mill represents an investment
ofmillions of dollars and employs 50 men.
Its output is consumed by THE CHICAGO
TRIBUNE, and The TRIBUNE's tabloid
pictorial innovation-THE DAILY News
of New York.
Every operation in the conversion of
spruce logs into paper is carried out within
the mill in order that the highest standards
of quality may be constantly maintained.
Two kinds of wood pulp are used in
making TRIBUNE newsprint-Chemical
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

machine is said to be
the fastest in the coun-
try. The pulp in a thin
milky sheet, 50 inches
wide, flows out on its
screen and is converted
into paper at the rate of
1000 feet per minute.
This machine and the
four others arc driven
by three shifts of men,
twenty-four hours a day,
to keep THE TRIBUNE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

This" "Slush must be screened to remove the
splinters and washed free of resinouS material.
Ordinary newsprint contains 900 Of
chemical pulp, and 500 mechanical pulp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

The chemical and mechanical pulp in
proper proportions are mixed with clay,
which acts as filling; alum for sizing, aniline
dye for bleaching, and then sent to the paper
machines. THE TRIBUNE's new nevyprint
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

pulp and mechanical pulp. Chemical, or
sulphte, pulp is obtained by chipping the
logs and cooking the chips under heavy
steam pressure in bisulphite of soda. This
acid solution dissolves everything in the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-11

Turning tsEy ints TRIBUNE netrsprint. Oss
Of the baHs,y Of qrood grinding uhehino
in The TnsUNE's mill. The sgt are fodisd
rirhtto me msehint. The 1usrirsan u Jksaus
putting them into bes-Hts sbsnisg tn sns
ofhe three urren. Pnssmane pisfsnS Jsrer
them under fremsnd.us t,s,sn,s again't
great grind,tsnsJ. Hot, qrhis ,inJh efgrsund
7vocd il seen fo4ring sut juH bshiHd the
1veriman. 4boVs, at the right, Is a ginniSt'Hs
crirdtr. The stone at the L.f bsfed just the
same before IL, three monfh5' hard usage esn-
perting Isgs into bpit for TRIBUNE rsadrr,.
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NTO The TRIBUNE's
great mill at Thorold,
Ontario, 60 hundreds
of thousands of electric
horsepower from Mag
ara Falls, millions of
gallons of water from
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-31
The Mystery of
theSilverDagger

Yet, even II held silent, / knew
not In which direction 10 turn. / had
apparently lost all touch with the
girl. She had failed me completely
either by accident, or design. Her ap-
pointment with me had served TO re-
veal only one fact which might prove
OF impOrtance-247 lie Compile street
was undoubtedly a link In the chain
OF the conspiracy; IL was the home OF
Ivan WaldrOn. Once / told this dis
cOvery TO Harris the way might be
opened 10 closer investigation. But
what had become OF Harris? II was
already approaching six o'clock, and
the man had not telephoned me- Sure
~ he must be aware by this time OF
the murder Of Alva; the uselessness
Of seeking longer 10 find him alive.
Was he also endeavoring to avoid me7
was his purpose deceit? or had some
suspicion arisen In his mind as 70 my
really being Harry DAILY?
Aroused by this possibility. and I'M
able 20 remain quiet longer. I slipped
revolver from the depths Of my bag
into a coat pocket, and departed again
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-31

for Costlgan's. determined 10 learn the
truth. l approached the same bar
tender with whom had spoken in the
morning. and he must have recalled
me az once. for, without answering
my question he turned and called out
20 a heavily set, red-faced fellow at
the lower end Of the bar.
Dan, here is that guy who was
asking for Parker. He amt heard
nuthln' from him."
The other came forward, eIbowing
his way roughly through the crowd,
and looked ME searchingly In the face.
I'm Costigan," he said shortly. They
tell me you're hunting Parker. Did
you have an appointment with himr
Eyes; he was to meet me here this
morning. Then | left a telephone
number. but he hasn't called me-"
"ae amt been back: that's the rea-
son. Come along with me; 1 want a
private word with you"
I followed him rather doubtfully, al
though his words and actions APP
peared friendly enough in a gruff way,
He led the way 10 a closed door at the
end of the bar, which. when opened,
disclosed a small business Office, con
tanning merely a desk and two chairs.
To his rather gruff invitation to sit
down. / accepted one OF these. chew
ing nj the cigar between my teeth. ana
endeavoring to appear quite az ease.
Costigan. after securing the door. seat
ed himself az the desk, turning his
swivel chair about 50 as TO face ne,
his freckled hands on his knees.
George told me about you TINS
morning" be began. AT least l sup
pose you're lhe lad; your name DAILY
I nodded, greatly relieved. but I'M
willing 20 trust my voice. The Ian
did not know me; had no suspicion.
"GIad ter meet yer" and Costigan
filled a pipe, and touched match TO
the tobacco without removing his
steady gaze from my face. 1--WE never
had no dealings together, but II yer
tied up with George, it's quite likely
we viii have. He an hay' been
pardners fer long while. He's III
OF a good guy"
ave just ran into each other acct
dentally." I explained, feeling that ne
expected me 10 say something. Got
onto the traI: Of the same Doodle. He
told you. l supposeT
"No. he didn't. Just said he'd run
onto you. and that you were liable 10
turn a tsick together. George don't
sion over: that amt his style"
But he spoke about meT
"weI. yes, In a way. But IL want
no more than told yer. He had to
90 out afsre you got round SO ne
said you was comm, an for me 10 De
decent to yer whenever yer bioweo
in"
How long was he TO be gomez
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-31

pound advertised and had heard several
women talk of il, so mother got me
some. This Vegetable Compound Is
wonderful and il helped me very much,
so that during my periods | am not now
sick or drowsy. have told many girls
about your medicine and would be glad
10 help anyone who is troubled with
similar ailments. You may use my tes-
timonial as you like. STELLA LINK
WTLER. 6 Second St. Evansville, Indiana
Some girls lead lives Of luxury, while
others toll for their livelihood. but al
are subject TO the same physical laws
and suffer in proportion to their VIOLA
ton. When such symptoms develop az
irregularities, headaches. backaehes.
bearing-dOwn sensations and : the
blues, girls should profit by Miss LINK
wiler's experience and give LYDIA r
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound trial.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-31
MYSTERY

r-r- a New York Seweiry
severn United States
notices a small box
him. He purchases
-.-.- pa. araEaFs tu q secret
. writing giving q
-r ltsrrarE movement
a.ar-r ssszluE 10 overthrow
eEs -umEu- The writ
"a rendezvous. and
sr investigate. Elnd-
rTEr-ei iu the writ
deserted. Severn
m the vicinity. A
- sa place Is met ~
ty appointment.
Err.HUs aroused
rT 50 20 the des-
place an ahan-
- rF. AZ the rem
- ls accepted az one
srrs and admitted
Stronger who addresses
-rr Hurry DAILY. The Incident
-- Ee-r-s bands and he
e new argualutamce
.r -z ftTeF Gentleman
Concealed severn
e re had followed adj
sa rafrrs She urges
ta work % the rev
Erl discovers Severn
accepts bis eXplana-
. presence ard makes an
-- meet him next day.
DTS ~are Is DAILY. Har-
I.rr 7Fa scheme he has
sum amounting 20
r re evolutionary fund.
"a arF U.th him. Sew
Fra proposition Sew
lr was E.s new friend
H1-rHr Ava" who had
h started him on
"a - HARRIS tells him the
T.rH EeEsler. Tie ar
. severn next day az
saloon. Leaving
severn TrEs the body
a stabbed 90 death
rH. a . Ez--er. lie remem-
.-. rr one IKE Ia.
hat severn is
E sEa .s the slayer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-31
Fowls Fatal Tit-Bit.

Chickens ate fireworks in West
Avon. Conn. and died spontaneously.
Misguided patriotism or undiscriminat-
ing appetite caused the death Of most
Of young Marcellus BennisOn's half
grown chickens. Marcellus had lot
OF sOn-Of-guns with which 20 cele-
brate the Fourth OF July. SOns-Of-
guns are explosive little disks which
20 of with a stirring sparkle and
crackle when ground beneath the heel.
The other day MarceIlus' chickens be-
gan 20 90 or with stirring sparklings
and craCklings. The cause Of their
unanimous and spectacular demise
was revealed by a pOst-mOrtem per-
formed upon one OF them. When the
fowls crop was slit smoke poured out
and when this had cleared away sew
eral fragments Of a sOn-Of-a-gun were
fOund.-Montreal Family Herald.