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The herald., 1898-03-06
1000 WORDS A MINUTE
The Great Speed Accorded to the
Synchronograph

Philadelphia-Prof. Albert Cushing Gre
hore OF Dartmouth college read before the
Franklin institute a report to the postmas-
ter general of the United States of expert
ments made in England last summer by
himself and Lieut.. G. O. Squier. L. s. A..
with the synchronograph. recent inven-
ton for the rapid transmission of nteili-
gence by the alternating current. Accord
ing to the report the experiments were sue
cessful, and 1t is thought it will effect
complete revolution in the method of teleg-
raphy and telephony. The idea of the syn
chronograph originated in 1895. when Prof.
Crehore used the alternating current in ar
unprotected state at Dartmout college and
sent and received words at the rate of 500
a minute. Since then machines have been
perfected which will send and record 400
words a minute. The result of the expert
ments made shows that the use of an
alternating electromotive force, which
rises gradually from zero to maximum
and falls again to zero as gradually, is the
best kind of wave for use on actual lines
with disturbed capacities. The substi.u-
tion of the synchronograph for the Wheat
stone transmitter on identical lines. using
the same receiver in each instance. showed
a speed of operation by the synchrono-
graph about threefold faster, provided the
mechanical limit of the receiver was not
already reached.
The causes of this great increase of speed
are differences in the waves which pass
through the receiver: since the only way
by which the identical receiver can distin-
guish between transmitters is by differ
ences in the actual waves received. The
waves of current passing through the re-
ceiver. which control its operation. are not
of the same shape as the electromotive
force waves of the transmitter. The cur
rent waves received from the synchrono-
graph are not true sine waves in the re-
ceiver. even though the electromotive force
is truly harmonic, but the frequency is the
same as that of the generator and the
waves are of equal lengths.
The current waves from an alternator
may approximate sine wave very closely
If the electromotive force is harmonic, and
in fact if there is no leakage on the line it
will be truly harmonic: or. under some
circums tances, it may still be harmonic,
provided there is a correct relation between
the leakage, resistance inductance and ca
pacity.-New York Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-06
LOSING MONEY
The Famous Millionaires' Club of New
York

The annual report of the Metropolitan or
Millionaires' club contains some interest
ing information as to the conduct of such
luxurious establishment. The restaurant
during the past year, 1t appears, suffered
a loss of s12 651, but this was in a measure
counterbalanced by the profit made from
the bar and cigar accounts. The bar showed
a profit of s4s5i, and the cigar accouE
helped out the result with profit of some
thing more than $1,000. The losses in the
restaurant are not so great in view of the
fact that the maintenance of 105 servants
comes out of that account. But the charges
of the club seem high enough when one
considers that for a dinner to be served on
Washington's birthday the price per plate
is s5 The club has lost during the last
year upward of $50 900, and it is a credit to
the generosity of the governors that %
of them have subscribed $1,000 apiece in
order to assure the expenses of the coming
year. There has been at the same time an
extension of the privileges of the mem
bers. The minor sons of members, when
they are accompanied by their parent, -,
are now admitted to the ladies' restaurant
and once month members may introduce
a resident of the city so long as the men,
Der is with him. This adds another to the
list of clubs which, unlike the University
the Knickerbocker and the Racquet, have
opened their doors to visitors who are resi-
dents of the city other new privileges al
low the members to introduce ladies to the
dining rooms of the club every Sunday
evening after o'clock, and gentlemen not
members of the club may be introduced
to the private dining rooms and the restau-
rant of the ladies' annex. The cost of
maintaining such an expensive organizat ton
was undertaken appropriately enough by
men who had some claims to be called
millionaires. and there would have been
1ae,e-
There is still complaint that the situation
of the building is inaccessible, and the
great apartments are said to be but poorly
filled at all times.-New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-06
First Floating Dock Built

In the time of Peter the Great the cap
tain of a British ship, finding that his ves-
sci in Crondstadt harbor was in want of
docking and that, owing to the absence of
tide in the Baltic sea the then orthodox
method was impracticable, obtained a
hulk named the Camel and completely re-
moved the whole of her decks and internal
work. cut off one end and fitted 1t with a
gate. He then berthed his ship inside the
hollow hull of the Camel closed the gate
and pumped the water from its interior.
This, says a writer in Casser's Magazine,
is the very first instance on record of the
use of a floating dock, and it was directly
brought about by the absence of the hith-
erto essential tide
The herald., 1898-03-06

snow might have caused her and her prize
to go rolling and humping into the valley
far below. Here more difficult part OF her
work presented itself. Far above her tow
cred . mountain covered with unbroken
forest. logging teams might go up and
down, In other parts so steep no horse or
OK could climb its sides.
At first Mrs. Cole tried to drag the deer
up this mountain by the antlers. But that
plan did not prove practicable. She re-
membered that she had about two feet OF
belt lacing in her pocket. She tied the ends
to the hind legs of the deer and. taking the
loop in her hands, found she could pull him
more easily. 1t was still hard work. how
ever. Every few steps she had to stop TO
rest and recover her wind.
Finally she arrived at the top OF the
mountain. From this point her task was
easier. 1t was almost dark when she
reached the nearest house She had been
more than half day dragging her prize
two and one-half miles, From this house
she had assistance, and the king of deers"
was soon dragged another mile and lifted
upon her front piazza.
Her unusual feat has caused considera-
Bile talk throughout the region. Mrs. Cole
is having the head of the deer mounted
Chicago Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-03-06
BRITISH IN AMERICA
It Is Estimated That British Subjects
Own 10000, Acres Here

How much property do British subjects
own in America? The aggregate, based on
absolute facts. is known to be at least 20,
0O0,0t0 acres. asserts TidBits
The largest of all is probably the Texas
possession of the syndicate which includes
in its membership the Dukes of Beaufort
and Rutland, Earl Cadogan and the Baron
ess Burdett-Coutts.
The total amount of land held by this
association is 8, 800 900 acres. 1t is. as is the
case with most of the Texas land, largely
composed of what is called range country:
that is land that is better adapted for cat
tie raising than anything else.
Cattle and wheat are what the British
investor seems to think money should be
made on in the United States. That is why
the syndicate represented by the British
capitalist, Vincent Scully, owns 100000
acres of land in Nebraska. Iowa and Him
ois. This property is situated in the heart
of the wheat growing section.
Two American girls, who now wear, by
virtue of their marriage with English
peers, two Of the highest British titles-the
Duchess Of Marlborough and Lady Ran
dolph Churchill-are interested with Sir
Edward Reed in a syndicate that owns
10000 900 acres, situataed in Colorado, Wy
oming and New Mexico. This is purely a
cattle country, and on 1t range thousands
of head of live stock.
There is another syndicate which includes
among its members the Earl of Dalhousie,
as we'll as Viscountess Cross, Lady Ham
ilton Gordon, the Marquis Chomondeley
and several others.
Here is a holding in still different part
of the country. for the lands of the syndi-
cate comprise 100000 acres in Mississippi
including cotton plantations. acres and
acres Of sugar cane and enough swine to
stock 1000 farms.
Lord Tweeddale is a syndicate in himself
and owns 100000 acres. Like most indi-
vidual landowners. with large holdings, his
property includes vast territory which
like that of the syndicates spoken of. on
cludes immense tracts of grazing lands.
Nearly all of this immense possession is
devoted to stock
The herald., 1898-03-06

the leaves, and then rammed the burning
branch down into the animals face. This
frightened the moose and he took to the
woods
Quicker than one can tellit Orcutt drop
ped to the ground and started for Green
vile on the run. On the way he met Win
ton and anCther man coming to his rescue.
When they arrived at Greenvile their train
had gone, but the people in the hotel had
the pleasure of hearing an interesting
yarn.-Chicago Times-Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-06
The Grave of Beau Brummell

In the Protestant cemetery at Caen, sur
rounded with yew and cypress trees, there
is a tomb which has just been restored.
The stone bears these words: In memory
of George Brummell Esq, who departed
this life on The 29th March, 1910, aged G2
years" The tomb contains the remains of
the noted favorite of George Nv.
The herald., 1898-03-06
Shirt Waists, $I.25

The prettiest lot we have received this
season, the latest Russian blouse front
The materials are French percales
fancy linens and lawns, elegant de-
signs In Roman stripes, and fancy
checks in the choicest and daintiest
colorings. These waists would be cheap
at $3.50; special for three days at s1.25.
We make dress skirts to order for 81. 90
IL you buy the materials of us. Fit anC
hang of skirt positively guaranteed.
The herald., 1898-03-06

4 Jewish temple to cost over 800 ,0co with
furnishings, is to be built at Pittsburg
Pa. The building will be of steel frame
structure and brick, and have one of the
highest belfries in the country. There will
be clock on the stceple which at night
time will be illuminated with electric
lights, and will strike every three hours
The auditorium will have a seating capac-
ity of about 1000.
The herald., 1898-03-06

Christ Jesus presents thee with thy
Spurgeon.
The herald., 1898-03-06

PIQ U Il Elegant
quality wide heavy
cord Pique, worth
25c at. Ice
The herald., 1898-03-06

SPREADS-Crean
L in Q n Da m as Z
Spreads, red border
and fring'd, only @c
The herald., 1898-03-06

Why dost thou fear to be wronged? 1t
can at the worst kill thee. Who is born
to live forever? Consent to be wronged,
be silent under every injury. But of one
thing be sure. do the fullest, the most
scrupulous justice to all men, and chiefly
to those who have wronged you.-Mozoom-
dar.
The herald., 1898-03-06

MAIN O o X s.
White Check Main
socks, good quail.
ity. .5c
The herald., 1898-03-06

DAM ASK-65c fine
Table Damask, full
bleac b, handsome
patterns, only...0c
The herald., 1898-03-06
Shirt Waists. A0c

Fresh lot received last Saturday will be
opened for today's sale: good quality
percale. detachable collar. beautiful
light color effects and black and whites
made in the latest style. You would
three davS 1Qc
The herald., 1898-03-06

Too many Christians never expect any
help from God until everything else fails.
Better count on Him from the beginning.
The herald., 1898-03-06

Wool Soap
for washing fam
nels, only. .4c
The herald., 1898-03-06

FLANNELETT'S
-Fa n cy TIE asel
Down Flannelettes,
pretty dark colors,
worth 12lac, at 7s4c
The herald., 1898-03-06

CANVAS Black
or Tan Linen Can.
vas, extra quail
ity. Wc
The herald., 1898-03-06

LADIES' HOSE
Ladies' 2Uc Fast
BLACK and Brown
v g vet Fl n g h
Hose. l5c
The herald., 1898-03-06

Last year Yale college gave $1,000 for mis-
sions; Wellesley, S15O0; Oberlin, $3.50; Cor
nell, $500: and Mount Hoyoke, $549
The herald., 1898-03-06
New Trimmings

Our trimming department is showing
all the latest novel effects to match
the new spring dress materials. Every
new idea in trimmings by the yard
or in elegant set pieces for the Rus
sian blouse and other desired styles.
Our prices on dress trimmings will be
found to be from % per cent to 80 per
store, while the variety is exceedingly
choice and up to date in every way.
Pasadena.
The herald., 1898-03-06

RIBBONS - Satin
Ribbons, all SILK
and all colors, num-
Der o and z. only &c
The herald., 1898-03-06

q III I l. d II Il NJ s
HOSE child ren's
Hose. extra weight,
double knees. .l7c
The herald., 1898-03-06

FOULARD
SILKS-Fancy hg-
ured colored Foul
ard silks. six or sew.
en- colorings only $50
The herald., 1898-03-06

SLIESIA-36- inch
Stlesia. gray and
b lack, 10c qual-
ity. .715c
The herald., 1898-03-06

vEILINGS --F'ncy
chenille dot Veii.
ings. black, white
and all colors, l215c
The herald., 1898-03-06

The Chicago Training School for Mis-
sions during its existence of twelve years
has sent out ninetyeight foreign mission
aries, 935 deaconesses and 20 home mission
ariese and evangelists.
The herald., 1898-03-06

The Wesleyans and Primitive Methodists
report as result of fifty years work in
Queensland, Australia, siXty-two minis
ters, 299 local preachers, 139 class leaders.
1862 members, 1880 teachers, 15,S4S scholars
and 80. Us adherents in that country.
The herald., 1898-03-06

p X L n T S-Hand-
some Check Prints,
twill effects, only &c
The herald., 1898-03-06

PRIN TS-Indigo
Blue Prints, best
quality. 4ac
The herald., 1898-03-06

It is stated that Dean Vail, who lives in
Denmark. is the greatest missionary sta
tistician in the world. He possesses mis-
sionary library of II 600 volumes.
The herald., 1898-03-06

OF the Isl Universalist ministers in the
annual register seventy are women.
The herald., 1898-03-06

Of the eighty students in McGil unver-
sity. Canada. only five are free from the
necessity of earning their living a least in
part. and yet last year these students gave
SIS33 to foreign missions.
The herald., 1898-03-06

The total number of Roman Catholics in
India is reported to be 1,S65 Pas. The num-
her of native Catholic priests is 655 and
there are 745 European priests.
The herald., 1898-03-06

CAMBRICS---Lin.
ing Cam brics' STAN
dard quality, all col.
ors. ..S}sc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Burial in California d.
The True Fulton Ring.

A couple of blackguard reporters
for two of the Rock Island papers,
The ARGUS und the Union, are indie
cent enough to take occasion to throw
mud at Fred X. Bastian because he
was defeated for the legislature. 1t
is another example illustrating Esop s
fable, of a jackass kicking a dead lion,
only in this case it is pair of jack
asses, and the lion is only wounded,
and that, too, in the house of his
friends.-Fulton Journal.
The above is Enthusiastically Full
ton, both in elegant phraseology and
modesty of expression. 1t is some
what reassuring to have the admis-
sion, however, that they have at last
taken to tackling the wild animal even
in the wilds and tangles III which it
was heretofore wont to roam unmo-
Tested, seeking whom it would de-
YOUR. Since Fulton has adopted such
heroic methods to eradicate a danger
Gus nuisance, there is yet reason to
hope that Spain will not entirely dis
lance her in getting within the pale
of civilization.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
NIayIncate in Manila.

Walter Skidmore, formerly a Mo-
line dentist. is at Manila. He is still
on duty with the 18th Minnesota vol
unteers, his regiment having been as
signed to police duty at Manila. Mr..
Skidmore, however, has enough lei
sure time to enable him to practice
his profession to some extent, and he
is doing quite well. He says they
have no idea when the regiment will
be discharged, but he has taken steps
to be mustered out at Manila, if he
decides to stay there, and he thinks
very much of doing this.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
MYSTERY IN A DEATH.
Body of George Wadsworth, OF
Reynolds, Found at Pu-
ebio, Col.
ENRoUTE TO CALIFORNIA TO VISIT.

Departs Monday on His Journey and the
shocking News is Received by Relatives
observation-disclosures Are Not Known
Son VIII Come on to Take Charge of
Remains.
Mystery surrounds the death of
George Wadsworth, an aged resident
of Reynolds. who departed last Mon
day for California to pay a visit TO a
son who lives in that state.
Mr.. Wadsworth went away in the
best of health and spirits apparently,
hence it was shocking and unexpected
news that was contained in a telegram
which came Wednesday to his son-in-
law, j. F. Johnston. at Reynolds, from
the authorities at Pueblo, Colo, an
nouncing that a man supposed to be
George Wadsworth had been found
dead in that city.
Whether death was from natural
causes or whether the old gentleman
was the victim of foul play the tele-
gram did not state.
Burial in California.
Mr. Johnston Immediately wired
deceased's son to come on to Pueblo
and take charge of the rcm"ins and
take them on to California for burial.
Mr.. Wadsworth was rs years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
CONDUCTORS CLOSE CALL.
!. Lobden Has a Narrow Escape From
APPROPRIATION

AsphyNI2tion-
j. Lobdell. passenger conductor
on the Rock Island road running be-
tween here and Chicago, had narrow
escape from asphyxiation at the Har-
per house last night, having. it is
supposed, accidently turned on the
jet after extinguishing the light on
retiring at 10 O'Clock. About ? o'clock
this morning a guest in room adj
joining the one occupied by Lobdell
was awakened by noise, evidently
that of some one falling out of bed.
Clerk W. a. Cru baugh was notified.
Knocks at Lobdell's room met with no
response and it was decided TO climb
through the transom. Lobdell was
living on the floor in semi-conscious
condition, and undoubtedly would
have soon succum bed to the deadly gas
with which the room was permeated.
DR.. Z. NJ. Sala was summoned. and APP
piled restoratives, and had Mr.. Lob
dell in shape to go out on his run to-
day
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
RIcE-ROGERS NUPTIALS.
Two Happy Events Celebrated ut the
Brides Parents Home.

Brides Parents Home.
Two happy events were celebrated
last night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Rogers, 1405 Thirty-tirst
street.-the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Miss Maude A, to John n. Rice,
and the SOth anniversary of the birth
of Mr.. Rogers mother, Mrs. Ann
Rogers. Rev. w. S. Marquis. of the
Broadway Presbyterian church, Off
ciated at the wedding. which was SOL
emnized at o'clock. Miss Selma
Samuelson was maid of honor and
Master Vernon Rogers and Miss Eta
Rogers were flower bearers. The
decorations were chrysanthemums
and carnations.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
the guests sat down to a wedding
feast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice will go to house
keeping on Thirty-second street and
Eighth avenue. The groom formerly
lived at Monticello. Iowa. recently be-
coming Junior member of the grocery
firm of Rogers Il Rice, of South Park.
The bride is an esteemed and well
known lady.
Grandma Rogers children were all
present: Mrs. Ida Merritt, Frank M.
Rogers, Fred H. Rogers and Warren
+. Rogers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
In the County Court.

The jury in the case of the Moline
bows. indicted for malicious mischief,
at 8 o'clock last night returned YER
diet of guilty as to Grant Brown, and
discharging Charles Swanson and
Jesse and Wesley Clayton.
Trial of the case of Joseph Huber,
the Moline avenue saloonkeeper, in
dicted for the sale of liquor to minors,
was begun this morning. The prose
cutting witnesses are Frank Ellinwood
and Fred Lowe, lads residing down
town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
We MAY BE In 1t.

Items about Il proposed north and
south trunk line are floating about the
papers. An English syndicate of
which Albert Z. Boone is the chier
promoter is reported to be behind it.
The promoters are 50 .anguine as to
make the statement that the line will
extend north and south through the
United States. The protector 5 route
is said to be as follows: Starting at
either Fargo. n. d.. or Moorehead,
Mimi, the line will run thence to
Muscatine, Iowa, or possibly through
the tri-cities, which would be much
more to the point, and ultimately to
Port ROYAL, ;. c., Oh the sea coast.
The total distance is 1,906 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Henry Latchford, NJ. A. of London,
Eng, will lecture in the First Meth
odist church tomorrow evening, Fri
day, Nov. Is, on his personal recol-
lections of Browning, Tennyson and
Victor Hugo. Mr.. Latchford has had
the varied experience of journalist
and lecturer, so that his address is a
picturesque preservation of 4 most in
teresting subject. This morning he
addressed the Davenport High school
on Thomas Carlyle" and next Tues
day evening is to lecture in the Epis
copal church, Moline, on The Great
est Preachers of London The adj
dress in Rock Island is in the inter
est of the Epworth League. Tickets
may be had at the church door. Price
of admission reduced for school chill
dren.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Educate Your Towels with Cascarets-
Ice. &c II c. c. c fail, druggists refund money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Obituary.

Two Gaethelr died at $50 last night
at St. Anthony's hospital after brief
illness from appendicitis for which he
had just been operated on. He was
81 years of age and unmarried. He
made his home with u brother on
Fortv-second street. He is also sur
vived by mother and a brother and
sister residing in Belgium. The flu
neral will he held from Sacred Heart
church at $50 tomorrow morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Il have always been troubled with
rheumatism. / took medicines with
out relief and finally decided to try
six bottles l have had no symptoms
of rheumatism. l have increased in
weight since l began taking Hood ;
SarsaParilla- Mrs. Mary +. Blaine.
Crittenden, illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

The stage of water at the Rock Isl
and bridge ut 6 a. IN. was 2-45, and
stationary; the temperature at noon Al.
The only boat in local waters today
r,-as he Mac
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

The busiest place in Davenport is
the Boston store cloak and suit de-
partment.
We have just received a lot of
ladies' So. 80 black satin waists which
we will sell for S4.9S.
Our jackets are perfect in fit, style
and workmanship. This accounts for
our growing sales in this department.
Boston STORE, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17
Engraving Free.

We are now prepared to do engrav-
ing (free) on all sterling silverware
articles purchased at our store.
Boston STORE, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills
Mailed for p cents By c. 1. Hood *
Co, Lowell. Mass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-17

The little folks love DIR. Woods
Norway Pine Syrup. Pleasant to
take; perfectly harmless. Positive
cure for coughs, colds, bronchitis,
asthma. For sale by Marshall &
Fisher.