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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
LENGTH OF THE WAR.
Judge Thomas Mackey Thinks It Will Ex-
tend Over Three or Four Years.

Judge Thomas Mackey Thinks It Will Ex.
tend Over Three or Four Years.
Hon. Thomas ]. Mackey of South
Carolina, who was a captain of en-
gineers in the Confederate army and
did splendid service in the construction
OF the Notifications at Richmond and
other points, was seen in Washington
recently.
In 1868 he made q thorough exami-
nation Of MORO Castle, and the plans
thereof, drawn by him, are in the war
department. Judge Mackey will no
doubt 60 to Cuba in a very short time
as an engineer in the United States
army. In conversation with Wash
ington Post reporter the judge took a
very different view of the probable
length Of the conflict from that general.
ly entertained.
Il think" said he, "that our war
with Spain will extend over period of
three or four years and possibly much
longer. 10 achieve final victory we will
be forced to land an army OH Spanish
soil, and that will bring on the great
est battle in the annals of history. A
quarter Of million of men will be en-.
gagged Oh either side. The taking of Gu
ba and Puerto Rico, instead of marking
the termination of the struggle, will on
ly be its inception, and the enemy is
wise enough to have discounted the loss
OF this territory. Spain has a population
U~H
Unless we administer crushing blow
on their own soil they will not stop
fighting for the next 80 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
Piles. Piles! plea,

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
will cure blind, bleeding and itching
piles when all other ointments have
failed. 1t absorbs the tumors, allays
the itching at once, acts as poultice,
gives instant relief. DIR. Williams
Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only
for piles and itching of the private
parts, and nothing else. Every box
is warranted. Sold by druggists or
sent by mail on receipt of price, 80
cents and 81 per box.
WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING Co,
Proprietors. Cleveland Ohio.
Sold by M. F. Bahnsen, Druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

To the delegates of the democratic conven.
ton for the nomination of candidates for
county ofaces 1t the coming November cleo
ton: 0entlemen-After % years successful
teaching Is principal of graded schools, and
having been chosen by the democrats in other
counties at two different times as nominee for
the ONCE OF county superintendent of schools,
hope you will not think me too presumptuous
in asking such nomination at your hands,
which do. Respectfully,
W. II. SHERMAN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
One Blow Mt Spain.

Spain gets the Italian cruiser Gin.
seppe Garibaldi, but she pays dearly for
it. Commander Bronson's adroit bid.
ding ran the price up to about "a, 600,
600. and then he let Spain take a ship
which cannot be completed for four Of
five months and can probably play nc
part in the impending conflict Com
mander Brownscn's Yankee trick cost
Spain a cool 81, 200. O00 Boston Jour-
nal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

CONGRESSMAN PRINCE evidently
heard of the possibility of congress
adjourning temporarily, and hence
fastened back to Washington in order
to be on hand, and be counted when
the vote is taken.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

Gov. TANNERS meddlesome politi.
cal schemery and unseemly conduct
in military affairs of the nation at
this time is likely to result in the wal
department accepting the same as an
occasion for rebuke by depriving the
state of some of the military honors
that would otherwise be accorded if,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

The people of this nation will back
to man any action that the execu-
tive or Legislative branches of the gov
eminent may take to properly recog-
nize or reward the hero of so great a
conquest as that of Manila bay with
out the loss in action of an American
life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

Scratch. scratch, scratch; unable to
attend to business during the day or
sleep during the night. Itching piles,
horrible plague. Doan's Ointment
cures. Never fails. At any drug
store, 90 cents. Sold by Marshall l.
Fisher
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WHEN Admiral Sampson gets in
control of Spanish affairs about Porto
Rico, we hope he will do as Commo-
dore Dewey did at Manila. cut off
communication with Washington
until he finishes the job entire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
Democratic Congressional Convention

Democratic Congressional Convention.
Public notice is hereby given that . demo-
cratic convention Is called to meet At the
court house In the city OF Rock Island, Illinois,
ut IL O'Clock noon OF the 18th day of
June A. D., 1898, for the purpose of nominal
ing democratic candidate for the ONCE of
represe 1tative for the Tenth Congressional
district and to transact any other business
that may come before said convention.
The basis OF representation at such conven-
tion shall be one delegate for each two hun.
dred (20O and excess OF one hundred or more
democratic votes cast for Bryan and Sewall
in the election OF 1895. The number OF dele
gates allotted to each county In said Tenth
Congressional district Is as follows, to- wit:
MERCER: ... .................. .12
Mhltesiue ..''.' .............
StarRi.... ............ ...........b
County conventions in said Tenth Congress
sional district will govern themselves accord
lngly.
A. d. HUEsING, Rock Island, Ill.
r. II. HIHMAN, Cambridge, Ill.
GEORGE M. EAMEs, Aledo, Ill.
ID. w. Ross Lafayette, Ill.
c. G. CRAIG, Galesburg, Ill.
GEORGE BANsAU, Fulton, Ill.
Committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

LNOR SALE-wELL ESTABLISHED BCSI
II ness; doing about e20.000 per annum; 10
Gated on the most prominent corner In the
city OF San Antonio; 900 cars pass the store
every day; oue-third frst-clsss farming lands
In Missouri or Kansas. balance cash or IL
equivalent. Address Col J. A. Bradley. SON
E Houston street, San Antonio, Tex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

Yielding to the wishes OF my friends I have
consented TO become candidate for the dem
ocrstic nomination for sheriff subject to the
decision OF the democratic county convention.
& w ND.rs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your LII. AWAY,

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. fuli OF life. nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

ENOR SALE-A NEAT OFFICE CABINET
with about 90 dtficren, slides, suitable for
filing legal blanks or any description OF papers
A comprehensive index connected. Just the
thing for any once with contrsrts, etc, 70
dle. Address b. z c., care Of TIE ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

Acquicsins to the requests OF q number OF
my friends hereby announce myself . candi
date for the shrcvalty nomination, subject "a
the decision OF the democratic county con
venton A. d. HUEsING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
Announcements,

thereby announce myself Is . candidate
for the once OF county superintendent of
schools, subject 10 the decision Of the demo.
cratic county convention.
d. w MATTHEWS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
A WArm Friend.

Foley's Collie is very hot. but when
diluted it is warm friend indeed to
those suffering from bowel COM
plants. 1t never fails. Is cents and
. cents. Sold by T. H. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

thereby announce myself . candidate for
the once OF sheriff of Rock Island county, sub
ject 10 the decision OF the democratic county
convention. NJ NJ. BRIGGS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

thereby announce myself a candidate for
the nomination for the ONCE Of county treas
urer. subject to the decision OF the Democratic
county convention. ADAM STAMN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

The undersigned wishes TO announce him
self candidate for the democratic nomina.
ton for sheriff OF Rock Island county, and 90
hcits the support OF his friends.
BENTON DAVIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

EREE-TEA SET. LADIES. SEND US
Il your full address. plainly written. and we
viii express you 20 OF our sweet and exquisite
Arabian Perfume packets lin powder form. TO
scent gloves handkerchiefs. clothing. etc) TO
sell among friends at 10 cents each When
sold, remit Us the money latter deduc,ing ere
press charges) and we viii send YOU for your
trouble a lovely decorated English tea set of
81 pieces full Size for family use). Each set
Is artistically decorated In colors tasteful leaf
and Hover pattern The shapes are OF latest
style. which every lady will appreciate Order
az once and name nearest express ONCE. Ad-
dress. arabian Perfume company. Bridge
water, Conn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

HAVING removed the wrapper from
Manila the next thing to do is to
knock the filler out of Havana.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WITH all his skill, it is doubtful if
Mr.. O'Grady will be able to swim out
to the remains of the Spanish fleet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

hereby announce myself rs . candidate
or the democratic nomination for county
superintendent OF schools, subject TO the de-
cision Of the democratic county convention
CHARLEs c. SwIsHER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

Having determined to become a candidate
for the democratic nomination for county su.
pcrintendent of schools, I hereby solicit the
support OF my friends looking to that end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

I OST-PAIR GOLD EYEGLASSES. BE
IL tween Seventeenth street and Seventh
avenue and High school Leave at this office
and receive reward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

LNOR SALE-3s5-ACRE FARM: ROCK ISL
IL and county; SO per acre: will take par
trade in a small farm, or other realty. W
CLAUssEN, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

announce my candidacy for the county treas
uryship nomination. subject to the win of the
democratic convention. C. Gown.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

EOR SALE-A NUMBER OF VACANT
- lots In Sinnet's addition; very central:
within easy reach of the government ar email,
most OF the large shops IN Moline and the
| roundh0use OF the Chicago, Rock Island s. Pa
cific railroad. Anyone having the ready cash
can buy one or all OF them ut bargain Also
few cottages Apply to +. M. Sinnet, 42O5
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

NOR SALE-A RESIDENCE OF SEVEN
4 rooms; well appointed. with modern con-
veniences good location for a physician
or comfortable home for business man.
Good yard. and conve nient to street cars. Ad-
dress g. -. THE ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

ENOR SALE OR RENT-FOUR HOUSES IN
l. South Rock Island: also two large build
ings on Fourth avenue, Rock Island w. G.
Maucker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WANTENTO LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w monds, watchee, tewelry, hardware.
musical Instruments, bicyclea clothing, dry
paid for second hand goods of al kinds alaO
The above goods for sale At half tho usual
store pricea. AL business transactions strictly
confidential His new number and location,
1921 Second Avenue. DOM forget f. J. W
Jones. Two rings on 1877.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

In accordance with the wishes OF Q number
OF NJ friends throughout the county, I hereby
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

LlOR SALE COUNTERS. SHELVES,
II show cases and goods Of a candy. cigar
All to be taken away. Call at ITO Third ave-
nue..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

EOR SALE-A GOOD PAYING RESTAr.
l. rant in a neighboring city. Well located
and making money. Good reason for selling
Address or inquire at this Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WRITE TO FULTON & YEAGLEY.
w Denton, Tex. IL you have accounts,
notes or judgments VS.. Texas parties that you
desire settled or compromised
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

ENOR SALE-LOT SOUTHEAST CORNER
II Twenty-second street and Ninth avenue;
IS foot front. VIII sell on easy terms. Ad-
Mo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
10c, sc. II c. C. c. fail, druggists refund money
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

INSTRUCTION GIVEN ON VIOLIN CALI
4 or address M. Florence Chamberlin. l0l:
Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

ENOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
Il CT 50 bushels or over at q. 50 per ton. de.
nvered c. Q. D. 70 any part Of the city. Leave
orders st Commercial house barber shop, Rock
Island, or Enos James, Milan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
FOR SALE.

nor SALE-THE REAR PART OF L.
Il SimOns house Inquire of Simon & Mos.
fielder or Hudson & Parker corner First ave
me and Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

@1S-s25 WEEKLY. FIVE Statesmen
PIc wanted for our new patented
Decent consumers article. Only whole
sale to sell At sight TO every store and barber
shop. ei5-&5 weekly salary by contract.
Send for particulars and u value samples only
. cents; Is value u /: ei2 only 81 Money order.
Davenport Consumers Manufacturing com.
pany, Davenp ;rt, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

y mace heat. modern improvements, GEL
Twentieth street. Rent, SIS. Apply to Hayes
& Cleaveland, Bengston block
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

LNOR RENT-NICE ROOMS FOR LIGHT
II housekeeping. 1925 Nineteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

/ NOR RENT-TWO FURNISHED ROOMS
i for light housekeeping in desirable neigh
borhood. Address 605 Tenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WANTED-AGENTS TO SELL THE Full
w Ter fruit huller. 1t bulls strawberries
currants, etc No cups or holes to fill up saves
time and labor. perfect in operation, endorsed
by all using them. Sample 10c; one dozen GO
cents: Gem Supply company, Dept. IS. Station
o, Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

ENOR RENT-A NICE 5ROOM COTTAGE
Il in South Rock Island. w. c. Maucker
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

ENOR PENTHOUSE AT FOOT OF MOLINE
y avenue and Tweuty-third street Apply
at $50 Nineteenth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
FOR SALE.
EOR SALE-SIX LOTS NEAR TOWN 500
Il each. Gordon & Bowman.

NOR SALE-REAL ESTATE NOW EARN
Il ing 10 per cent on the investment In
9uire OF Thomas Smart, Ills Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

NOR RENT-A 4-ROOM HOUSE SOUTH
side OF race track. South Rock Island
Apply to John Sherman in same ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

ED-ENGAGEMENTS TO PLAY
w for dances by J. j. Baker with Otto's
mem. who guarantees good music. Henry
w ehling, prOmpter. Also furnish violin and
hianO music. No. 200 Seventeenth street. tel.
phone on 134l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

NOR RENT-THE STORE ROOM AT 1sIC
II Third avenue Apply v. Dauber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WANTED.
~-~----o~~~~ -~~---~~~~-
WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL AT SIS
w Twenty-first street,
WANTED-A DINING ROOM GIRL AT
w the Delmonico restaurant
WANTED-GIRLF FOR GENERAL HOUSE.
w work at 1872 Fourth avenue.
WANTED BOY WITH SOME EXPER-
w fence in grocery work 6lSSecond ave-
WANTED-A GIRL FOR GENERAL.
w housework. Apply at '54 Seventeenth
street.
WANTED-A COMPETENT Girl. AS
w cook ut 9li Second avenue. References
required
WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL AS
w cook at 9l4 Second avenue. References
required.
WANTED-TO RENT AN s OR 1O-ROOM
W modern house May l or before. Address
ARGUS ofice.
WANTED BOY AT STUHRS CAR.
w riage shop, 1914 Third avenue to learn
carriage painting
WANTED-A COMPETENT GIRL FOR
w housework. Inquire at Dr. DeSilva S
2402 Seventh avenue.
WANTED 81 500 OR 5000 AT PER CENT
w on Al real estate security Address
box 3S5, Rock Island, Ill.
lWANTED-A RESPECTABLE MIDDLE.
w aged lady for housekeeper in small fam
ily Address H. care OF THE ARGUS.
WANTED : 10 CANvASSERS, GOOD
w money to the right men. Don't come il
you don't want to work. 1871 Second avenue
WANTED GOODS TO STORE IN CHEAP,
w clean and light storage rooms, with ele.
ystor ct ld23 Second avenue Johnny JOnes
Two rings on l347.
WANTED = SITUATION BY A YOUNG
w cOlored man experienced in hotel bust
ness; is intelligent and industrious, best Of
references furnished. Address m. H." AR
GUS.
WANTED MEN To TACK
w up advertising signs: $3.50 weekly:
steady work. Send 10 cents for postage sam
pie, etc. Young Medicine company 2429 North
Colorado street, Philadelphia, Pa
WANTED REFINED YOUNG MAN OF
w no bad habits with two children wants
home with honest christian lady under 80
who will care for children. or rooms for light
housekeeping. Address IS. p" ARGUS.
"ANTED-AGENTS TO SELL THE Full
w Ter fruit huller. 1t bulls strawberries,
currants. etc No cups or holes to fill up, saves
time and labor. perfect In operation, endorsed
by all using them. Sample 10c; one dozen 60
cents: Gem Supply company, Dept. IS. Station
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WANTED YOUNG MAN OF
w no bad habits with two children wants
home with honest christian lady under 30
who will care for children. or rooms for light
Address IS. p" ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

nor SALE-FIVE ACRES FOR SALE
II cheap. Near town. Gordon & Bowman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WANTED-RELIABLE MEN To TACK
w up advertising signs: $3.50 weekly;
steady work. Send 10 cents for postage, sam
pie, etc. Young Medicine company, 2429 North
Colorado street, Philadelphia. Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10

WANTED - SITUATION BY A YOUNG
w colored man experienced in hotel bust
ness; is Intelligent and industrious. best OF
references furnished. Address M H." AR
GUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-10
IN MODERN WARFARE
THE CHANCES SAILORS HAVE OF
LEAVING BATTLE ALIVE.

Warships Of These Day. Are Far Safer
Than the Old Timers In Spite Of the
Improvement In Guns-Barring Torpe-
does, . Man May Hope to Live.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-06

tity OF the smoke was entrapped in
glass Jar
Rising again into the sunlight the
chemists hcgan an examination OF tho
constitution OF the smoke. They were
unable 20 determine its precise charac-
ter. bur they found that its density was
astonishingly slight This accounted for
the rapldiiy with which II had risen.
and the great height which II had at
tained in the comparatively light atmos-
phere OF Mars.
1T Is evident" said one OF the chem
fists. that this smoke does not extend
down TO the surface OF the planet. Just
how deep the smoke curtain IS we can
only determine by experiment, but T.
would not be surprising IL the thickness
OF this great blanket which Mars has
thrown around itself. should prove 10 be
a quarter or half a mile"
Anyhow" said one OF the United
States army officers. they have lodged
out Of sight. and don't see why we
should not dodge I'm and get at them.
II there is clear air under the smoke.
as you think. why couldn't the ships
dart down through the curtain and come
TO n close tackle with the Martians?"
1T would not do at ALL" said the COM
mander. Wee might simply run our
selves into an ambush. No. We must
stay outside, and IL possible fight them
from here"
"They can't keep this thing up for
ever" said the officer. Perhaps the
smoke will clear of after a while. and
then we Will have a chance"
nd much hope Of that. | am afraid"
said the ch mist who had originally
spoken. This smoke could remain float
ing I'm the atmosphere for weeks. and
the only wonder to me is how they ever
expect to get rid OF II. when they think
their enemies have gone and they want
some sunshine again
"Au that is mere speculation" said
Mr.. Edison: "let W. get at something
practical We must do one Of TWO
things: either attack them shielded as
they are or wait until the smoke has
cleared away. The only other alterna-
tive, that Of plunging blindly down
through the curtain, is at present not
to be thought Of
II am afraid we couldn't stand a very
long siege ourselves suddenly remarked
the chief commissary of the expedition,
who was one OF the members OF the
flag b p's company.
Nv nat do you mean by that?" asked
Mr. Edison. sharply turning to him
"Wel. sir. YOU see" said the commits
sary. stammering, our provisions
wouldn't hold out"
wouldn't hold out?" exclaimed Mr..
Edison. I'm ast0nishment, why We have
compressed and prepared provisions
enough TO last this squadron for three
years"
we had, sir, when We left the earth, %
said the commissary in apparent dis
tress. but 7 am sorry to say that some
thing has happened.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-06

tronomers as the Region Of Deucalion,
then another sea. or gulf until We were
floating, az a height of perhaps five miles
above a great continental land at least
three thousand miles broad from east
10 west, and which / Immediately rsco-
nized as that 10 which astronomers hal
"EdOm." Arabia and Eden"
We could see at q distance some Of
these great rod regions. and perceive
the curious network Of canals by which
they were intersected.
The magnlhcence OF the panorama sus-
passed belief. From the earth about a
dozen OF the principal canals crossing the
continent beneath us had been perceived.
but we saw hundreds. nay. thousands Of
thcml
IL was n double system. intended both
for irrigation and for protection, ami
far more marvellous in it's completeness
than the bOldcst speculative minds
among our astronomers had ever dared
to imagine.
"Hal that's what I always said" ex-
claimed a veteran from one Of our great
observatOries. MARS is red because its
soil and its vegetation are red"
And certainly appearances indicated
that he was right.
But what trees! And what grass! And
what flowers
Our telescopes showed that even the
smaller trees must be 200 or 800 feet in
height and there were forests OF giants.
whose average height was evidently at
least 1000 feet