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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

UTANTED-TO RENT A HOUSE OF SEW
w en- or eight rooms between Seventeenth
and Twenty-fit th streets and Fifth and Fourth
avenues. Address 3D. ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
wANTED-MALE HELP.

w man, on commission or salary. Address
Quaker on and Implement company, Cleve
land, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

"ANTED-AT ONCE. ONE LADY AND
w two young men for hypnotic subjects
on the 81 age. Good wages, paid every Satur-
day Cal or write to Prof. Vincent, 100 West
ern avenue, fat A, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

WANTED - AGENTS FOR LIFE OF
w Queen Victoria and History Of England
and Her Colonies Large and splendidIy
illustrated book. Biggest terms to agents.
Credit and freight paid. First agent around
wilt coin money. Send quick for free outfit.
Address Bible House, 1872 North Twelfth
street, Philadelphia. Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

WANTED = HUSTLING AGENTS TO
w sell a rapld-Selling article. Can before
$50 a. m. or after p m at 27l6 Fifth avenue,
Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

INO2 RENT-FURNIShFD ROOM WITH
II all modern convenienceS. 900 Fifteenth
street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

"ANTED- GENTLEMAN OF CHRIS
w tian character would like TO receive
calls to care for the sick. Is experienced
and reliable address INC % ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

| "ANTED-TO BUY A OR 4-ROOM
w house and lot State location and
price Address Clark, ARGUS once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

EyOR RENT-A FURNISHEDROOMS UITA-
H BILE for two persons. Call at 1908 Second
avenue; second floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-WORK BY THE DAY AD-
w dress May Thiele, GA Fifteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

LlOR SALE-SPECIAL INDU CEMENT IN
II dwelling lot, good loo Atty, nicely situ-
ated-no filling-S450. $50 down and balance
mortgage. Lot cost owner $3.50. Investigate
quickly of Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

CEYANTED-BOARDER CHOICE ROOMS
w and board at 2226 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

"ANTED-wASHING OR WORK TO DO
w at home or by the day. Inquire at Alb
Fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

"ANTED-A FIRST-CLASS SALESMAN
w to represent US in southern Iowa and
northern Missouri First-class references and
bond requied. Address, Manufacturer, care OF
RGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
THE.,ARGUs.

IN THE NAME OF j. W. POTTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

TlOR SALE-TWO MODERN -COTT AGES;
II new; now rented for SIS per month each.
Good locality. Excellent investment. Nets
91z per cent. Each contains fiue porcelain
bath and closet, gas, hot and cold water, new
ly papered, Cottages excellently built. Would
make fine home for small family. Cottages
can be purchased singly or together. Invcsti-
gate OF Goldsmith & Mckee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

IlOR SALE-BARGAIN IF TAKEN SOON.
II A Broom, well furnished hotel doing a
good business In q live town. Two blocks
from railroad station. For sale cheap. s. 8.
Hull & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

WANTED-A POSITION IN DOCTORS
w ONCE, or as ofice assis' ant, by a
young lady. Can give best of reference. Ad-
dreS w 10, ARGUS ONCE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

MONEY TO LOAN-CHATTEL MORT
M gage loans by w. II Eastman, 17I2 Sec
ond avenue, without publity or removal. H
also makes oolloctions-hard ones q specially
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

INOR RENT-AN s-ROOM HOUSE AT 2sl7
II Fffth-and a-haf avenue. Inquire at 2S32
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-IN ANY AMOUNT
WI on any kind of security Also choice
property for sale and rent. W. L. COyne
$50 Seventeenth street, up stairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

EsOR SALE-LOTS IN MoENIRY'S AID
n dltion by E. J. Burns, room 12, Mitchell &
Lynde building. These lots are on Sixth ave-
nue., between Twenty-eighth and Thlrtieth
streets. Convenient to Fifth avenue or Elm
street street car lines. Terms to suit pur-
chaser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
LOST AND FOUND.

LlOUND-A CLOAK OWNER CAN HAVE
same by identifying it at THE ARGU
Office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

WANTED = SITUATION AS HOUSE
keeper or with old couple by refined,
intelligent lldy. Home desired more than
compensation. References given II required.
Address wv n ARGUS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

EloR RENT-TWO STORES WITH GEL
II lars. 1702-l 7O4 Third avenue. Inquire at
1921 Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
FOR sALE-PRoPERTY.

ECR SALE-A CHOICE Io-ACRE FRUIT
II farm for sale in South Rock Island. Fine
ly improved. see Reidy Bros.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

E1OR SALE-FINE LOTS IN SINNET'S
II addition; also in College Heights and
Guyer's addition by F. M. Sinet, 81 Forty
fourth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

NOR RENT-A LARGE FURNISHED
Can be used for light housekee p
ing. Inquire at 52I Twentieth Street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

T OST-A FASCINATOR BETWEEN SEW
IL enteenth street and Seventh avenue and
Memorial church. Ffuder leave at ARGUS
Office and receive re ward.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

INOR RENT = TWO FURNISHED FRONT
rooms steam heat and bath. All modern
conveniences; three BLOCKS from postoffice
$40 Sixteenth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

E0R RENT-FURNIS 8ED ROOMS. WITH
II or wiJout bO srd, Eve blocks from Market
square, on car Ice. Apply GA Fifteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

WANTED = LABORERS, MECHANICS,
w to work at usual wages, applying one
third of Income on purchase of house and lot
of moderate cost. Only those having money!
saving habiis need apply. Address X44, ARGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

"ANTED-SITUA ALTON AS HOUSE
w keeper In family of one or two persons
by r. hoed lady, experienced in house work.
Inquire at 1880 Fourteenth avenue, Moline.
Call mornings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

NOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS WITH
board; home cooking. Modern and home
like convenience, at I4ii Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30
FOR RENT-ROOMS.

ENOR RENT-FOUR ROOMS FOR LJGH
II housekeeping at PIG Eighteenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

EOR RENT-A GOOD RESIDENCE IN FINE
Il location at reasonable price. Inquire at
Hotel Wind or. Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-01-30

GoR RENT ONE FURNISHED FRONT
room or two rooms for lght housekeep-
ing, furnished or unfuraished Rent reaSona-
BILE Cali at 27C4 Fifth avenue.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
RUk0RS OF GIGANTIC TRUST.
Cssnp sAipbuiidinE Company said to
Ne In Deal with Large
Firms

In the face Of explicit denial from
officials Of the Cramp Ship and Engine
Building company and the Midvale
Steel company, the story that the
Vickers Sons and Maxim company, OF
England, are negotiating for the pur.
chase OF these two great corporations
Is presented again with further cir
oumstnntinl detail. but li'.r or moth.
ing OF authoritative corrohnratlon.
There Is good reason TO believe that
there is no truth In the report that
either the Cramp or the Mid,alc com.
pany will pass by purchase iato the
control OF the big English concern.
Whether or not a merging Of inter.
ests for the benefit OF all parties to
the triangular agreement Is under
consideration Is another question
There is good authority for the state.
ment that such scheme would re-
ceiye the serious and even favorable
thought OF those heavily interested
In Cramps and Mid,ale. Should such
u comblnn tion be formed the capital
necessary TO effect II would come In
large part from the English firm.
which would thereafter have an i'm
portant voice In the management OF
the Cramp and Midyale merged inter
ests. but the affairs here would be
principally In the hands OF American
directors
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
NERVE WASTE

One OF the most helpful books on uc,v,
weakness ever issned is that entitled
Nerve Waste, " nv pr. sawyer of San
Francisco. now in lis dnh thousand
This work OF an experienced and repu
table physician is iu agreeable contrast
to the vast sum OF false teachinl which
prevails ON this interesting subject. 1t
shounis iu careiallv considered and
practical advice, aud has the TWO great
merits Of wisdom and sincerity.
It is indorsel by both the religion,
and secular press The Chicago Ad
vance saws: "a pJrusal OF the book
and the application OF It's principles Wi
put health, hope aud heart into thous
ands OF lives thar are nov suffering
through neryon, impairment"
The book is Il 90, by mail, postpaid
one Of the most interesting chapters
chapter XN, on Nervines ami Nerve
ronics has been printed separately as
sample chapter, and Nill be sent TO any
address for stamp by the publishers
THE PAcW,o PuB. Co., BOX 265S, sar
Francisco.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
SAY BURIED GOLD IS TAKEN.
Over . Rich Discovery
Near village.

Buried treasure. recovered after be.
ing hidden In the earth for more than
n century has excited the townsfoIk OF
Hanover, a small village about three
mile, from Morristown. n. J. An iron
not. rusty and falling apart from age.
was found at the bottom Of an open
hole six feet deep on the land OF the
Walker homestead. imbedded In four
walls OF stout masonry.
The opening In the ground had been
made at midnight the night before by
three stranpers who were seen NJ worL
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
FOUND PLAYING WITH BEAR.
Missing Three-yeHr-OId Child .. DI.-
covered While CarcssIng
the Animal

THE lost baby and the big black
bear" furnished a Sabbath sensation
In police headquarters at Dallas Tex.
that lasted Chief OF Police li.c: and
his men an day. Lizzie. the three.
yearold daughter of Mr.. and M.s. J
A. Self, was suddenly missed IS her
parents late in the evening They had
left her playing on the sidewalk in
front Of the family home on Canton
street. After searching for the child
for an hour they notified the police
department and general search
throughout the city was iustitl 3D.
The theory Of kidnapping was about
accepted by them as the hours passed
with no tidings OF the missing child.
About seven o'clock in the morning
two mounted officers riding through
the section OF the city park in which
the 700 is located, discovered Lizzie
seated In front OF the large iron.
grated cage in which big black bear
Is confined. The child's feet and arms
were extended inside the cage be
tween the bars OF the structure, and
the little one was gleefully prattling
TO and petting the big brute.
Lizzie was taken to headquarters
and restored to her parents. Chiet
Price, who used to be Texas ranger
remarked TO the childs parents and
the newspaper men:
"If that had been me. or ole of
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
AN AER0NAUT'S FEAT.
Accident Compels Him to Crawl
from Gun In Midair.
Five thousand Spectators Witness
the Thrilling seens-Escapss from
PeriIous PredIeament with
Only q Few Scratches.

High above the heads OF 5000 spec
tators at Binghamton, n. Y, a man
crawled from the mouth Of a cannon
attached to a balloon. mere speck
against the sky. II was a task ap-
parently beyond human accomplish
ment. and when he slipped on the
smooth sides Of the gun there was Il
murmur Of horror from the myriad Of
upturned faces. and several wor.en
tainted, but with one hand he QruEped
a rope. and for a moment swung sus-
pended 2 1000 feet< bove the earth. TLen.
by tremendous effort. he reRa. ned the
tow OF the cannon Hs the balloon aud
its burden shot earthward The man
was Prof. X. j. Burke, Of Hlofsfcld
Mich, and he came TO Binghamton to
make series OF ascensi0ns at the
Binghamton exposition. lie was TO be
loaded into cannon attached TO the
balloon, and when at the height of
5000 feet was to be fired from the gun
at a parachute hanging from the bal
looms side, with which he was to de
scend. Shortly after star''i 70 Ne dis
covered that rope had caught around
the trigger which fired the 'ann-J and
il would not explode. His onl- Rope
was to crawl from the in.ilc g. ,.4e
top OF the gun. Before this WAS gc-
cornplished the balloon bad rn ned
swift downward impetus. and, though
he endeavored to tighten it. it struck
In tree in forest some miles away.
and he WIS held prisoner in the tree
top an hour and half before re-
leased. He escaped with few scratches.
but in those lew moments he lived a
lifetime Of agony, and when he slipped
from the gun he gave himself up as
lost
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
SPEEDY TRIP OF A BALLOON.
twenty-five Minutes and
Beat the Record.

II seems incredible. yet it is fact.
that in Germany few days ago bal
loon travelled 100 miles in IS minutes.
The balloon left Strasburg at II a. IL.
and arrived at Biberach at 1918 P m.
being stopped there By the branch Of a
linden tree, which held it fast. When il
was examined a note was found saying
that 1t had left Strasburg at II a. II. Of
that day and that any information as
to its subslq quent movements would be
zrcatfuily received by the Strasburg
authorities. The news Of its safe ar
rival at Biberac 100 miles distant
from Stras burg, was at onoe sent 10
hem. and on the following day Prof.
DR.. Hergesell arrived from Strasburg
and took charge Of the balloon.
According to him, the first intention
Of himself and his colleagues was to
send out q regular balloon with one or
two passengers, but on account Of the
storm they were unable TO doso. They
then tried 10 send ont g large balloon
fitted with a barometer and other in
'truments. but the storm prevented it
from making any headw4y, and so
finally they equipped a small balloon
with iustrum ants and sent ii forth.
One Of the instruments, a barometer
combined with a thermometer. showed
that the balloon had attained a height
Of 1000 meters, and another indicated
that the lowest temperature which it
had met was 25 degrees Reaumur The
balloon was made Of vanished paper
and was filed with coal gas. A basket
hung from it, and in order TO shield the
sensitive instruments from the rays Of
the sun it was covered with silver pa
Der
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
SUPREME COURT JOKES.
Members OF the Dignified Bench In
duIse in Sly Digs at Each
Other.

Mr.. Justice Brown and Mr.. Justice
Brewer are probably the most popular
members Of the bench in fashionable
society. They dearly love to tell jokes
on each other. Not long ago they
were guests at the same table, at a
dinner, Justice Brewer was first given
the floor, and launched into witticisms
regarding the embarrassment to
which he was often put by the fact
that their names looked very much
alike when written carelsssly by peo-
Pile He played upon various phases
Of this dilemma, and finally Justice
Brown had a turn, says Joe Mitchell
Chapple in the National Magazine.
II have been subjected to the same
embarrassment" rejoined Justice
Brown. "Sweetly scented notes in
tended for my brother on the bench
come to me. But more than that.
Some time ago in legal case a deci-
sion written by my brother was quoted
as an authority and credited to me.
| can well submit to receiving Brother
Brewers sweetly scented missives; |
even could bear up under paying some
OF his bills; but l cannot-I certainly
cannot stand for his law"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
GROWING EAR DRUMS
How Specialists Will Restore Hear
ing of Young Heiress.
Young Medical student Writes from
vienna Telling of the Wonderful
skill That Has Come to the Aid
of Miss Alta RoclSc fellsr.

That the foremost specialists Of Eu-
rope are growing new ear drums for
Miss Alta Rockefeller. the daughter Of
John ID. Rockefeller, is the remarkable
disclosure made in .ri cr from a
young medical student. nov in Vienna,
TO his family in Cleveland. %. He says:
"One Of the most a,torishing med-
ical cases here is that OF Ne, Eockefel-
Ter. She is being treated ~ one 0f the
greatest doctors iu the wnrid. ! need
not gointo technical descrii tionof the
east but it is a mighty range one.
They tel! " here that the surgeons are
growing new diaphragms- ear drums
lin the girls ears.
'Such n feat has only been accom-.
plshed once or twice before. and the
whole thing was Kept profound secret
here. Mss Roclefeller's defect Of
hearing fesG,ed from an attack OF
scarlet fever, years ago. As she grew
older the trouble increased. until she
was almost stone deaf. Il Is said that
one new ear drum has been completely
grown, and the other IL well under
way.
"One peculiar thing is that with the
hearing restored, after years OF dulled
sensibility. any ordinary noise causes
Intense suffering. The patient 10
guarded against any harsh or sharp
sounds. and gradually she will become
accustomed to hearing again"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
OIL AS FUEL FOR STEAMER.


The steamship Cowrie, which is dis
charging n cargo Of oil from Borneo at
the Thames dock, steamed from Koetei,
Borneo, TO London. distance of $3.50
miles, using only n liquid fuel. This
was reduced to u spray 10y steam jet
at the furnace door The owners say
that the substitution OF coal by oil
proved most advantageous.
Six stOkers suiiiced instead OF 10. The
speed was slightly improved and the
bunker space was also cconomized, a
ton Of oil occupying but "a cubic feet,
compared with the IS cubic feet taken
up by ton Of coal. twenty two tons
OF oil were daily consumed on this voy-
age, IA against IS tons Of coal con
sumed in former voyages
Borneo oil is declared to be excellent
fuel, and is superseding the Russian aud
American product in the far east, as II
can be delivered at 30 shillings ton in
Hong Kong, IS shillings in Japan and
Colombo, and 50 shillings at SueI.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
THY WEAR EE-BREEcHEs.
IssiAsnts OF Some of Our Rep
pessstativss Abroad

Hon. John W. Foster. former Secre-
tary OF state, and one OF the most wide
ly experienced OF American diplomats.
tells in the Saturday Evening Post in
tereSting and amusing instances Of
American Diplomats and Court Cos
tunes" The ladies' will be inter ested
In knowing that in diplomacy extreme
consideration is given TO the kind OF
clotheswhich the representatives wear.
In the course OF HIS article Mr. Foster
says;
Some ministers have made them
selves ridiculous by securing an ap-
pointment In the state militia. and
making use OF that uniform. A story
Is told OF one OF our representatives at
European court who appeared at
the palace in the garb OF captain OF
a cavalry troop. post he had filled at
home, which led the monarchical dip
lomats, attracted by his metal helmet,
quizzically TO ask II he belonged TO a
fire company in Americal The instruc-
tions OF the department OF state now in
force c0nstrue the law to allow Of such
departure from n simple dress as
will secure our diplomats welcome ad-
mittAnce at court ceremonies.
For instance, the members Of the
United States embassy in London up.
pear on state occasions in knee breech-
tes, with metal buckles on their shoes,
and in other respects in ordinary even
ing dress"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
THE BLATTA oRIENTALIS.
ies which Has Pound Its
way TO England.

The blatta orientalis is about three
times az large as an English black
beetle" and is well known 10 sailors
in the tropics as one OF the many
pests OF ships. This tropical OF east
ern cockroach has been transported
to the 200" the eggs being carried
there in packing cases containing rep
tiles and beasts from warm countries,
aud has found congenial climate la
the reptile-house. All cockroaches,
oriental or otherwise, are very fond
of water, having ike most other
loaiers and 'agrants. an unquench-
able thirst AS the foreign cock
roach flies by night, when IL looks
like an enormous water-beetle, IL has
been able to occupy nh ideal home an
island full OF caves, and surrounded
not only with water. but by abun
dance Of food. The island, says the
London Spectator. is a big los IN the
center OF the steamy err rcudile pool
The log Is full OF splits and creyices.
In which these monster cockrUnchcs
li,e. and from which they keep n
bright lookout for the bits Of soaked
bread, bun, apple and other ea!ab!es
which PEOPLE who ,hink that croc
odiles are Ike roach, and viii nibblr
bread. drop into the muzl!es OF the
sleeping saurisns. When large
piece OF bread Aoats up against the
log the cockroaches make up "a
salvage party and, dragging it to
their main cave below. make com
munal feast. Numbers are caught
and used as food for the insect-eating
lizards. so they are to some extent a
useful importation.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
ARIZ0NA'S GAIN.
csasss shows iasrs.s. os io<.s Pes
csst In Popui.tie. IN
Dsssds.

The census bureau has made public
the returns OF populs tiou' for the terri
tory OF Arizona. The population Of the
territory In 1900 Is lS2. .2i2. as compared
with a population In 1870 Of 50 ,6eo. This
shows an increase during the decade OF
c2,S92, or ioa9 per cent This large in.
crease Is due In part to the fact that
there were d, 4oo Indians and l54 other
persons. or total Of ss,6e3 persons. on
Indian reservations, etc, in Arizona,
who were specially enumerated in 1890
under the provisions OF the census act,
but were not included In the general
population OF the territory at that cen.
sus
The population ~ the territory in
1870 was g,6sS, and during the ten years
from 1870 to 1880 It Increased 3u,7S2. or
Sls1 per cent. giving a population in
isSn ~ Io.ilu The population in lSac.
aS givru iu the report for hat census,
was 3y,62u, representing an increase
during the drcade Of g,lSO. or s7a per
cent The population ot Arizona Inv 1901
is more than ~ times IS large as the
population given In 1870. the first cen.
sus taken after It's organization as .
territory In 1893.
The total land surface OF Arizona Is,
approximately. ii292o square miles.
the average number of persons TO the
square mile % the ctususrs of 1890 and
1900 being a. follows. 1890, OS, 1879. 1.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-06-06
tn. King. hmner. at wiud,or

One of the most desirable posts at
Windsor castle is that of "the kings
limner," who in ancient times deco
rated books and manuscripts with in
itial letters and who now prepares
the parchment commissions when his
majesty is pleased to confer knight
hood or some other honor upon one
Of his subjects. The gentleman who
now fills the post has extraordinary
skill with the pen and brush and his
diplomas and certificates were great
ly admired for their exquisite taste
and skillful execution. He receives a
salary of $500 a year. The clock
maker at Windsor castle receives the
same compensation and it is his bust
ness to keep all of the timepieces in
repair. -