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Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02
On the Following
COnditiOnS-

l.. The winner must be a resident of
Rock Island. II
>. He or she must not be less than rs
or more than 81 years OF age.
3. All subscriptions must be for six
weeks or more.
4. No credit will be allowed for SUBJ
scriptions Of persons ~ho discontinue TIE
ARGUS after this date.
S. The contest will close at 6 p. m Sat
urday Feb. 20. 1907. All names must be at
the Office by that hour.
6. A consolation prize td the one getting
next to the largest number lof subscribers
will be given in the form of h trip to any
place the winner desires within a radius OF
200 miles Of Rock Island.
2. A committee to be comprised of Su.
perintendent of Schools X. G.. Young, Hon.
William McEniry and Rev. X. r. Sweet
have consented to superintend the count in
the interest of fairness to all the contestants.
their decision to be absolute.
s. Every contestant must register at
THE ARGUS Office and be provided with
the proper blanks before beginning work.
9. The names of subscribers must be
brought to THE ARGUS office on the day
they are obtained, or the day following at
the latest.
10. To win either prize il will he neces-
sary Tor the contestant to get total OF 50
subscribers.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02
TheArguIS
Grand Offer

Always alive to the best interests of the
public The ARGUS has determined upon a
plan by which some bright boy or girl
in Rock Island may visit the ma
honal capital at Washington, ID. {.
absolutely fire.. As one of the great
est presidential Campaigns that ever occurred
has just closed, and one that will live in his
tory, it is only natural that the greatest in
terest will be manifested in the inauguration
Of President elect William Mckinley. That
being the case, THE ARGUS has decided to
pay the entire expense of the trip, includ-
ing four days stay in Washington, TO
the boy or girl between the ages of IS and ~
years who secures the most new subscribers
to lnE ARGUS Je.ween now and Saturday,
Feb. 20, 1897.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02
The Trip
A Feature,

The contest will be decided so that the
lucky boy or girl may leave the city in time
to be in Washington Wednesday morning.
March 3. The trip will be made over the
GREAT Rock ISLAND ROUTE in connection
with the BALTIMORE & ONO. one of the
best scenic routes known, both of which
trunk lines have made exhaustive arrange
ments for the comfort of the travelling pubic
at that time. The trip itself over these lines
will alone be feature, making, as they do,
one of the best routes that could be planned.
II the winner wishes to arrive in Washington
Thursday. March 4. the day of Inauguration,
this may also be done, VIII ch would make il
possible to be there over the following Sum
day. The details may be arranged by the
winner. Remember the whole expens: of
the trip, including 4-days' stay in tsc city,
is to be borne by THE ARGUS.
Register at Once and Get to Work.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-01-02

When Baby vss ssck. ve gave b< caaaiA.
When she v.s CADd. she cried Tor osEossA
when she became Mi.s, shs csuns 10 c.sov4a
whe1 sbe had Chi,drss, sae ssvs stssn c.aor4a
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
ThI. years sun spots.

The small group 81 sun spots which
first became visible on Sept. 0 on the
western limb. gradually Increased I'm.
til they came completely into view
about Sept. ~. when they were seen to
extend In n long, straight stream. the
spots In some parts being so close tn
gether as almost to form 4 single rift
In the solar surface. Al seen on Sept
III. the group extended over softr t',J.
ppD miles, with breadth of about 3d.
900 miles. and 1t took two complete
days for the long procession 70 pass by
The principal axis Of tile group was in.
clined ut an angle Of about Is degrees
10 the suns equator; In The aftcrpart
of the group decided tendency to
segregation was noticeable. and liz the
10Th deep. dark nuciear spot had
formed mt the head Of the group. and a
second large spot with large double
nucleus about one.third Of the way
down the group. Although this II one
Of the longest continuous streams ~
sun spots which have been observed.
the phenomenon was not attended by
any great magnetic disturbances: hut
just before tile last spots crossed the
meridian there was distinct disturb
ance. and aurora borealis displays
we're noted in me parts Of the c0un.
try.--London Chronicle
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

We were under the table. and Victoria
pulled us out. I've broken my stunt
mick bones. though" she insisted.
II was terrible night that followed,
Molly was found nninjured. though
very much upset In her mind. and Vic
toria. mindful of the anxious ones at
home, insisted upon starting at once,
MIR. Marcus at last let her start, ac-
compnied by one of the men, but she
found herself in such a network of
broken wires and fallen bricks that
they had to return to the city until
daylight.
Fortunately, the little home had es-
capped injury, and Molly and Victoria
came up all right the next forenoon,
Victoria bearing a deed OF gift of the
place for her mother. and 1t was hard
10 tell which was the happlest, Vic
toria, Albert or the mother, as they
read the inscription ON the envelope:
ITO the brave daughter of a brave
father, from her friend and debtor.
Henry Marcus. philadelphia En-.
uuirer
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
NEW usE ron REINDEER.
Yukon Miners Wish 10 Use Them -
Draft Horses

Kev. Sheldon Jackson. United Strtes
government agent OF education Ia
Alaska. returned 70 Seattle recently.
Mr. Jackson !ef. Sltka June !. Tor
Point Harrow, hut II was not until the
latter part Of July tina he arrived there,
owing TO tie Ice. which was unusually
sate in melting this season.
The revenue cutter Bear made fucr
attempts TO reach Point Barrow. ana
finally tied IN ~ point IKE miles
from the settlement 10 m Ice foe six
NILES long and two miles wide thar
had grunnded In October Of the pFcrE
Gus year. tine wlalcr was crushed ~
the Ice and totally wrecked, Her crew
was brought down by the Bear The
steam tender Jennie was crushed BY
the ice, but not wrecked.
The reindeer at the four stations
We're found to have largely Increased
In numbers. They are in splendid con
dition. Mr.. Jackson says he has re.
eiyed requests from Yukon miners for
reindeer to be used In transportation 10
the gold mines adjacent 20 that river.
He cannot supply them for three years
unless congress gives him a blg apprO-
priation. He believes the government
could help the country 4 great dnnl hy
appropriatiug few thousands Tor this.
rather than for millions for patrulltns
against seal poachers, as reindeer will
lie OF incaleulable value 10 miners In
the Yukon basin. Then they Gould
reach rich country now inaccessible :
New York Mail and Express.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
A Possible New Departure In steel
Making

Steel manufacturers are understood
to be investigating a proposal to use
silicon in the production of high quail
ity steel The success OF this utiliza-
ton would open out wide appiica-
tion of one Of the most important pro-
ducts of the electrical furnace. Silicon
carbide - carborandum has hitherto
been in request mainly as an abrasive
substance, in which capacity II has to
4 great extent superseded emery and
diamond dust, especially In the con-
struction Of abradiug and grinding
wheels. Prof. Il. Lurmann now pro
poses that II should b. employed rs n
source OF silicon for general purposes,
but more particularly in the nanufac-
ture Of steel, in which 1t would take
/ the place OF ferro-silicon, should 1t be
/ found suitable for tine purpose. Its
annual consumption In Germany alone
would run up to 5000 tons, which
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
The Ball Before waterloo

Wcllington's conduct is a riddle.
About the middle OF the afternoon be
was informed. thro Ugh the prince Of
Orange. ms to his enemy's movements,
With perfect calm lie commanded that
his troops should bic ready in their cau.
comments: Mt ) O'clock he issued orders
for the divisions to march. with view
to concentration Mt Nivelles, the cast
ef'nmost point that ne intended to oc.
cupy; at 10, just as he was setting OUT
for the duchess Of Richmond's ball. Ia
gave definite instructions for the con-
centration to begin. About twenty
minutes after the prince Of Orange Ind
reached the ball room Wellington sent
him away quietly, and then. summon.
ing the duke of Richmond. who was to
have command Of the reserves when
formed. he asked for q map. The two
Withdrew to IN adjoining room. Well.
ington closed the door and said, with
an oath: Napoleon has hufnbuered
me-" He then explained that he Ind
ordered his army to concentrate ut
Quatrc Bras. adding: "But we shall
hot stop him there; and If 50. I must
fight him here" marking Waterloo
with his thumbnall on the map rs he
spoke.-0ct0bcr Century.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

charge. came into the Office one night
when / WAS ,as supposed alone there,
and demanded money ut the point or
the pistol But your father. hearing
his voice, came softly in, and, SELLING
the fellow from behind. bore him to
the floor. l tried 10 get Hobbs 10 ae-
cept Z deed of gift of his place after
thar. but he would not. He asked me
to be a friend TO his family IL they
needed one. and am afraid have, In
my own trouble. forgotten this, but
am glad YOU came to me. my dear.
Now go up stairs with the children
and / will telephone the office and Tx
everything all right"
Tietoria's face was radiant "0h, YOU
are so good" she said. THANK you,
sir, for the good word can take my
mother and Albert" she continued.
and with another little bobbing cour-
tesy, she went out.
Such play room as this Victoria's
eyes had never seen before. Stocked
with toys of all sorts. books and pic
lures. il was like glimpse of fairy
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

MY Father Was Henry Hobbs SIR
land TO her. who had known no side of
life but the hard working one, filed
with more or less care and worry
While her little hostess friends were
pressing truly tea and fairy cakes upon
her there came low, angry roar Of
the coming storm.
Molly will be scared," said Vie
toria. putting down her ten cup and
starting up.
'.Oh. don't go,' began Evelyn, and
then mighty rush and awful sound
Of tearing boards. mingled with loud
shrieks, We're heard. the lights went
ont, and they felt themselves borne
down under the falling ceiling, and
everything was a blank.
Victoria. with a mighty effort. pres
emily freed herself from the plaster
and debris from the fallen roof and
sat up. THE world is h'ended.' she
exclaimed aloud.
.'Oh, Victoria cried Eyelyn-s voice
rear By. I've got all the world on my
stummick; ! think that every bone in
it is broken
I'm under the table with the tea
kettle in my lap said Harriet's voice
next. My beads in Harriet's lap
said Evelyn. as Victoria dug like mad
among the debris to free them. for she
saw what they could net. tiny thread
like flame creeping toward them. prob
ably from the overturned alcohol lamp
AS soon as she herself could stand up
right she stamped this out.
4 The tiny bit Of light had served Il
show her where the children We're. ant
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

1t was wonderful, indeed, that the roof
had fallen In such a wSy that 1t arched
over them, and only the plaster held
them down, so when Yictoria's strong
young arms had freed them they could
stand up, comparatively uninjured.
IF we could only see" thought Vic
toria. Then aloud, Can you see where
the door was, Eyelyng' she asked.
1T ought to be over this way" said
Evelyn cautiously picking her way
over the floor. But the door opened
before she reached 1t and she ran into
her fathers arms.
The main part of the house was en-
tirely minjured, and after the first
shock of the storm Mr.. Marcus rushed
to the front door. where he met one Of
the men from the stables, who cried
out, THE roof is all Off OF the back
part of the house, sir" and they ran
up stairs, fearing the worst for the
children.
oh, papa" cried Evelyn after a
moment. what Is II that's happened?
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

A certain young man in Atehison
.,roa ~ 4 corner last night wondering
what he would do with himself 70 XII
time. when he saw a crowd OF thirty
or more people approaching with oas-
lets On their arms. IL WAS surprise
marty. and when he fell in line and
asked a pretty girl il he could carry
her basket she consented. thinking ne
was guest whom she had not YET inse
Every one in the crowd seemed Y thlnl !
mar sone one else had invited him, and
sone one. finding out his name. intro
dueed him 10 all the others He had
the bes, time in his life, He had q
GOOD snsper, kissed seventeen girls, co,
eorted the prettiest girl in the crowd
nome and was invited 10 two parties 70
be given next week. There Is nothing
like seizing an opportunity to be IN the
social swim -Aiehtson Globe.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

would represent the substantial sum
Of 100000. Silicon carbide as grind
ing material is highly crystalline
substance, which has presumably un.
dergone fusion. 1t is thought possible
that the substance may be found at O
temperature somewhat lower than that
necessary to melt 1t and cause 1t to
crystalline. In this case the cost Of
manufacture would be sensibly re-
duced, and, seeing that the product OF
an electric furnace is less highly heter
ogeneous, 1t Is possible that amorphous
silicon carbide untitled for abrading
may be found a profitable by-product
In the proposed new capacity. Car.
bides, silicides, nitrides and borides Of
manganese, magnesium and aluminium
suggest themselves as possible prod.
Icts for the common profit Of the
matchmaker and the electro-metallur-
glst, and some, at least, among them
may come 10 be ordinary articles Of
commerce before the end Of the cen.
fury.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
SAVED BY THE DoG..
How n Faithful Canine saved the
Life of Montana Hunter

Life of n Montana Hunter.
Herman Hutter and Charles Whit
,nan of Mlssoula. armed with rifles and
by deerhourd, one day,
went up the RattlcSnake river in quest
of game. They climbed the mountains
10 the left Of the stream ana separated,
taking opposite sides of the ridge. in
hopes OF bagging deer. Whitman
came down the Rattlesnake side. and
soon after separating from his compan-
ion he slipped and fell. sliding some
ND feet down the mountain side. He
yainly tried to stop by digging into the
snow with his hands and ciutching at
brush and saplings until. just as he
was about to fall over the cliff into the
Rattlesrake. some forty feet below. he
clasned Il strong sapling with one hand.
and was left dangling In the air over
the pfecipice. By strong effort he
got his arm around the sapling, and
grasping his wrist with the disengaged
hand. he awaited his inevitable fall
The dog. seeing his master sliD, fol-
lowed him to the edge of the cliff and
whined piteously. Suddenly he dashed
off over the hill and disappeared
When nearly exhausted, Whitman
heard his companion, Hutter above
him. coming 10 his assistance. lie
gathered renewed courage and held on
desperately until Hutter came and RES
cued him. Hutter says that the dog
came UP TO him and seized hold OF his
clothing. whining. He turned upon
him, and the dog ran off. Repeating
the strange maneuver. Hutter suspect
ed that something was wrong. and fol-
lowed the dog to Whitman's rescue
Helena independent.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
notts.t rlaes d ths world.

The hottest place on the earth's sur.
face is ON the southwestern coast Of
Persia, on the border Of the Persian
ruff For forty consecutive days IN
July and August the mercury has been
known to stand above 100 degrees 10
the shade, night and day, and 20 run
up as high as 80 in the middle OF the
afternoon. AT Bahrein, in the center
81 the most torrid belt, as though u
was natures intention 20 make the
place as unbearable as possible. water
from wells IS something unknown
great shafts have been sunk 20 depth
of from 100 to 500 feet, bat always with
the same resnlt--no water,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
THE EFFECTS OF DANGER.
with some Men IL Brighaens the an
teiiecf, While Others Arc ssape-

with some Men IL BrighAens the an-
teiiecf, While Others Arc ssape-
He'd.
The power OF rapid action differs
enormously In different individuals
more especially in sudden danger.
With some men, remarks q WRITER IN
one of Casselrs publications, lniui-
nent peril seems TO brighten the inter
lect, quicken the power OF ueclsion
and increase the obedience or hand OF
limb, TO eye and ear In others uhe
sharp shock OF sudden danger relaAes
the will power. stnpetles rather tht'n
stimulates, and changes capable anu
energetic man into monument VI III
capacity and surprise.
In the Red sea, one burning not
morning, was reading quietly ON Inc
taffraiI of an outbound l.. and y. boat.
one of the smart young cavalry officers
on the way out To join his regiment
was playing with a little girl OF SIX.
She was running away from MN,
shouting with merriment and needless
of consequences 50 long as she escaped
from her pursuer. The slipping Dul-
wark surrounding the taffrail Is NOT
two feet high. but railing OF IRON
stanchions, with two horizontal chains
forms a protection against ordinary
danger. Little Sunbeam, as she was
called, rushed past me, laughing loud.
", leaped through the lower chain ol
the stanchion railing and was IN the
boiling wake OF the steamer before
any one could apprehend danger.
rose suddenly as saw the child gam
the bulwark, and two curious things
happened.
4 form rushed past me and before
the child had struck the water the
young cayalryman had flung himself
over the railing and was In the air
The two bodies struck the water VIII
in 4 second of each other, and when
both rose they were not three yards
apart. The nearest life buoy that hung
ON the buiwark was thrown overheard
SO quickly by the qtlartermaSter that y
fi0ated not thirty yards from where
the two bodies were floating, and the
order TO stop the ship was given with
In four seconds OF the occurrence, the
whole scene being observed By the ON.
Ger on watch, and the rapldlty with
which he stopped the ship and gave
orders for the boat TO be lowered was
happily rewarded by rescue.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

ms reminds us Of the existence In
boston Of Rentecl Sadueeeism. Go 10
any club where the talk eyer dri,,s
am lorses' cards or women. where
~ ~ a. least o brave show Of inter.
.nanRe OF thought, and seven out OF
n vi pretend TO disbclievs or really dis.
, ge'leVe IN the immortality Of the soul.
iney are apparently content 10 wall,
,sasantly and wellsuiied toward ami.
hilation. - Boston journal -"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

He wonder what the meaning %
that picture is9 The yosth and the
maiden ars in tender attitude
She '.on. don't you see lie has
just asked brr 70 MARY him, and she Il
accepting him
Hc-- All. how appropriate the title "
shc-''Why that card ~ the bottom
says Sold 7" lid Bits
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
10 s,rsnsti..a ioer ty~s.

a simple and excellent plan 10
Streng then and preserve your eyes i 10
follow this ralcs Eyery mafning pour
some cold water into a bowl AZ The
bottom % the bowl place SILVER con
or some other bright object and then
put your face ia the water With your
eyes open and move your head reHtiy
from side 20 side THIS ulll maze the
eyes brighter and stronger
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
mark g ..rntl- 40.

In one OF LoyeiIs letters % briggs, the
former mentions Ihackery > visit 70 lias-
ton. and says that dpFing the meeting
OF Thackery with Tlcknor the latter
said; tone marx ~ gentleman - 70
b., well-looSi ng---f for good blood shows
itself ia good features "a pretty
speech, : replied Ihackrry. for enc
broken. nosed man 10 make 20 another. :
and ia tie letter Lowell added .All
Boston has been secretly tlekisd about
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

Yes, said Jones. after an arru.
ment with his wife, i've always said
q woman's sphere is her home. Now.
" You had been at bcne today. instead
OF gadding about the streets, YOU
woula not have seen me coming from
the matinee, and you would therefor
have been very much happier at The
present moment. - Ilarpers Bazaar.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
go. nl.i aellrnlr.

Helen So he has proposed a. last
How did il happen
Maude told him | was going 10 be
married
Helen-Why. Maude.
Marde Ies, and il aroused hin in.
stantly. He actually ravrd And 70
took pity on him and We arc en-
gagged
Helen-But you told him i b
Maude- Not at all When ! said
was going 10 be married meant hin.
Boston Transcript
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
pIano n narLs.t Af.lea

An African tribe has an instrument
something like our piano II has kew.
BOARD and when the keys are pressed
down and released they cause thin
pieces Of wood to vib-ate and ole. far,h
sounds. The xylophone exists n en-.
srety IN some parts Of Africa. hollow
gouras placed under each strip Of wood
accentuatinR the sounds
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
MS wnndering wits

'Do You think TINT druggist Is really
derangedF
"ies, crazy Ms bicycle rider ue
sold me nickcls worth of peppermint
and didn't stick his own label over the
one already on the bottle Chicago
Record.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16
Live Man wa,,.a

To assist local druggists in working 10
trade on the three great family RENE.
dies;-llr. Rays KcnnyRtor. Ilr. Rays
Lung Balm and kiducyknra An exccp.
tional chance for the right man Al.
dress nr. y. J. Kay Med % Omaha Nrh
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1897-01-16

:. 40 coughs 50 bad that DR.. Rays Lung
Balm VIII not cure IL. See adyt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-09
Tarheel- Georgia Debate.
Continued from first page.)

which the lobbyists exert upon the laws
of the country, and shows that the cause
Of this is due to the representative sys-
tenn in that one man represents the peo-
pie. and hence is more easily gotten at
than the people.
The fact that the work of Il making
body is done almost entirely in the com
mittee room. is brought out. 1t is thus
shown that n representative, If DESTROYS
to act for the people, is powerless to do
So as u bill disa greeable to the com
mitt"e to which it is referred, is pigeon
holed and is never brought out.
The evils attending our government
were brought, and also that
the Democratic theory of govern
ment says that the correction
of these evils is the people. More
power to the people when necessary, IL
the theory of the Democratic theory.
He showed that the Dinglcy bill il for
ccd upon the people by parties elected TO
handle another question. and by this
brought out how our theory is conducive
to the diversion Of the wishes Of the PEG
pie, also showed that under the work
irigs of the principles Of the query that
this bill could he referred TO the people,
and if they did not wish it, they could
vote il down.
1t was brought out that the four objects
Of the Constitution, viz, % Individual
freedom; (2) supremacy Of the popular
will; % efficient administration Of af-
fairs, and a. the development of the
people, are not effected by the present
methods; in fact. that they are entirely
diverted. and that the query, as shown
by his colleague. meaning the final SOW
creignty OF the people must and will Of
feet all of these objects.
He also showed that the query is not
a new theory, but that il is but an OK
preston of the ideas Of Thomas Jcffer-
son. Of the final sovereignty Of the people.
and that its adoption will not completely
reverse our government, but simply en-
force the observance of the foundation
ideas and that it will make our govern
ment complete circle, that is, the power
comes from the people and goes back to
them. whereas, at present, it does not re-
turn to them except in elccting officers
upon whom they are dependent to carry
out their wishes.
The Carolina boys, debaters and base
ball team, are being elegantly entertain
ed. Manager Howard says this is the
most delightful trip OF the season.