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The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
THE INFLUENCE OF 4eReDlrv.
Lilias Hassard, Aged Nine. Is Now in
Literature.

Admirers OF Rider Haggard's writ.
ings viii doubtless be Interested In
knowing that his youngest daughter,
9-yearold Lilias, who striking resem-
bles her father. already has developed
taste for writing. She has recently
completed romance in which most
of the characters come to fearful ends.
In this, her first attempt, she shows
the influence of her fathers weird
romances. says the Philadelphia In
quirer.
The Haggard family formed an In
teresting picture at an -at home"
given by them recently at the Hall.
buckingham. England. Mrs. Hag-
gard. handsomely gowned; her eldest
daughter. in white silk. embroidered
with silver; the second daughter. Dol
lie, who will soon be presented; the
little Lilias, and the writer himself
formed the home party. One of the
guests was brother Of Mrs. Haggard.
who is Consul In New Caledonia, and
the original Of Captain Good. in king
Solomon's Mines"
The novelist. tall, ioose-limbed. and
with n peculiar swinging gait. looking
not unlike one of his own heroes. took
his friends through the hothouses to
look at the orchids. The love OF those
flowers with him amounts to n passion.
He would rather talk flowers or farm
ing than of literature or art.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Newly Discovered.

DR.. Bauschinger of Heidelberg uni
versity. who gives special attention
to the search for asteroids. thinks that
very few brighter than the tenth mag
Ditude remain to be discovered. The
number OF fainter ones, however.
shows no sign of exhaustion. The rec
ords for 1901 show that SO asteroids
were discovered in that year and it
is worthy of note that all but one of
them were found by the Heidelberg
astronomers. That university has
taken the lead in this department OF
astronomical work.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
The Fathers L;and.

I am a child In the darkness.
A little frightened child.
The winds are moaning about me.
And tha storm In my heart Is wild.
My fear would Increase TO terror.
Only. wherever stand.
II Ia mine TO feel, for my comfort.
The clasp of my Fathers hand
Duty has ordered me forward.
But 1 am afraid 10 go.
The work is too great for my doing.
So little 1 see and know:
And yet ! can fnd my courage
And obey my Lords command.
And I'm not afraid to 70 onward
with the clasp Of my Fathers hama
1t is true that the end is coming.
And my mystery. like a ahroud.
Hangs over the parting waters.
should fear to enter the cloud.
But that this is my happy secret
AS l walt awhile on the strand.
Closer and yet more tender
Grows the clasp OF my Fathers hand.
-siarianne birmingham Ia chris.iai
World.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
The Definition of White Liqht.

Herr Plank defines white light as
follows: First. by che distribution of
the Energy in different regions of the
spectrum; secondly. by the law that
within each small spectral region
within which the energy may be con-
sidered as uniformly distributed the
energies Squares of the amplitudes)
and the phases of the simply periodic
partial vibrations are distributed in an
absolutely irregular fashion-"irregu.
lar" being taken in the sense in which
1t is used in the probability calculus.
II we extend the second law to the en-
tire spectrum the distribution of en-
ergy throughout the spectrum can be
calculated. and the resultant energies
agree with the energies actually meas
ured in experiments on normal white
light,
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
WAS NOT THE WINE.
Unnecessary Fear Experienced by
Two Bibetou- cen.iemen.


Two prominent gentlemen from the
West arriving in New York partook
OF a champagne supper. and tho
sparkling fluid predominated. They
secured a box in one of the thenters.
After the play had progressed fer
some time one nudged the other and
quantity asked:
Can you hear anything?'
Not a blamed word" returned the
other. Its funny. but really be-
lieve that wine is ringing in my ears
SO loud that 1t browns their voices"
Come. let's get out OF here"
Next morning one of the gentlemen
discovered he had kept his program.
and what an astonishing revelation
In big la4ters he read "Humpty
Dumpty." They had been trying to
hear pantomimei
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Quick witted Waiter.

During mosquito season G party Of
diners seated themselves at table in
an outdoor restaurant and 8 man OF
the party took the bill of fare and
began to study it. A mosquito lighted
upon 1t and instantly lost It's life by a
quick blow from the man, Its little
carcass remaining on the bill. Point
ing to it the man said to the waiter:
DO you serve those en- toastg"
And the waiter promptly replied:
They're on the bill. sir"
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
An AUTOMATIC LIaht.ship.

Possibly in the future the automatic
light-ship will take the place of the
old type of vessel. the new beacon rid.
ing at its moorings untenanted. Such
a ship had recently been established
al. the Otter Rock. Islay. on the west
coast OF Scotland. The new ship car
ries light on its mast which is Wis.
ible for about twelve miles, and this
lamp is fed with compressed gas car.
ried in tanks in the hold of the yes.
sci. The lamp will burn for many
months without attention. and the gas
supply is so arranged that on its way
from the tank to the lamp 1t will
actuate lever which rings power
fui bell. Thus through the medium OF
two senses the mariner is warned from
the vicinity of danger by automatic
means.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Laraes, Anohor Even Made.

What is said to be the largest and
heaviest anchor ever made was re-
Gently forged at the Charlestown
(Mass) navy yard. 1t weighs over
eight tons and cost nearly $1,000. 1t
is fifteen feet long over all and nine
feet six inches wide over the points.
The palms are thirty-two inches wide.
The cable for this anchor is unique
also, us regards weight. each link
Weighing eighty pounds. Three hun
dred and sixty fathoms t2.l6O feet) Of
II are to be supplied.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Wealthy YOUNG Men at Work,

A good many of the very rich young
men of New York are among tho bus.
lest people belonging to Manhattan
island. For instance. Cornelius Van.
derbilt and Jack" Astor are continu-.
ally at work inventing something or
other. Harry Payne Whitney takes
deep interest in his fathers business,
George Gould is up to his waist In big
affair all the time. Clarence Mackay
is carrying on his fathers extensive
enterprises and J. P. Morgan. Jr..
finds ample occupation in represent
'rr his father in London.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Difficulty in. piaanoeIs.

. Chemists employed by Armour &
Co. Chicago, announce that they have
discovered preparation. made from
the thyroid glands Of animals. which
will cure a fool. This will promise
well for the intellectual progress of
the world # the persons to be bene-
Ited could be depended on to know
that they need the new medicine. but
unfortunately fools generally mis-
take themselves for wise men.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
predicts Volcanic Eruption.

The Paris Petit Bieu publishes a
prediction by the meteorologist. Herr
Finger. of Prague. who is of opinion
that Martinique and probably other
West Indian islands will be virtually
destroyed by volcanic eruptions next
year He also foretells terrible erup
tions in Italy. He points out that the
most violent volcanic disturbances on
record have occurred in years ending
with the figure 3.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Havemexer EIahte Saloon.

Henry o. Havemeyer and his neigh
bors at North Mlanus, near Greenwich.
Conn. are again at war with Charles
N. Vuono. who wants to open a saloon
in their neighborhood. Last year the
same man applied for a license. but
was refused on representations made
to the commissioners by Mr.. Have
meyer and others. Now the fight
must be made over again.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
POPULAR SCIENCE

in. the blindworm; but its mild ex-
pressioned head is furnished with well
formed eyelids. and the tongue Is
short and thick and capable of a very
slight extension. The lizard owes its
name to the fact that where the body
merges into the tail IS a pair of mar
row scaly flaps. pressed tightly to its
sides when the reptile is at rest. but
used to propel 1t when in motion.
These flaps cover rudimentary tos
bones
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
MOUNT MCKINLEY, ALASKA.
Report Of a Visit by United States
Geological Survey Party.

ocOloOlCdl ouFNcy tdTtJs
Mount Mckinley, the highest noun
tain on the North American continent,
was visited last season by Alfred II.
Brooks and his party from the United
States Geological Survey. OF which
Mr.. u, l.. Reaburn was topographer.
AS far as is known. this is the first
time the slopes of the peak have been
reached by white men. though in 1898
its altitude and moisture were deter
mined from a distance by Robert Null
drow of the same survey
The mountain is located near the
western margin of the Alaskan range.
the general name given to the large
mountain mass which separates the
Yukon and Kuskokwim waters from
Cook Inlet drainage. IL is a great
dome-shaped mountain. formed OF In
trusive rock, towering to an elevation
of over 10000 feet above sea level.
Though its summit reaches so high an
altitude. almost four miles above tide.
II probably is not as difficult of ascent
as some other Alaskan mountains. for
example, Mount st. Elias. because OF
of its relatively high snow line. As the
season was well advanced, much OF
his Itinerary had to still be carried
out. and as II was no part of the orig
inal plan. Mr.. Brooks did not attempt
to pass the snow line, though this
point was reached Now that the
location and height of this mountain
have been established by the explora-
tion of the Geological Survey, travel
ers and individual explorers will doubt
less soon attempt to reach the summit
In anticipation Of these attempts, Mr..
Brooks is preparing a description OF
the country. giving routes by which
the mountain may be reached and
other information valuable to those
interested in its ascent. His paper
will appear in one of the leading
geographic magazines. The more
elaborate and extended report OF
the exploration will be published
by the Geological Survey at an early
date
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

ute hands movable over said dial,
a central disk turnable in unison with
said hour-hand. a pol-r map of one
hemisphere upon said disk. and having
substantially triangular shape. ra-
dial projections upon tho periphery of
said disk. and segments of polar
may of the other hemisphere upon
these projections.
The clock is the invention of Henry
SCHUMACHER of San Francisco.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
In winter us, AIl.n,s Foot.ea.e.

powder. Your feet feel uncom-
Portable. nervous and often cold and
damp. II you have sweating. sore feet
or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
rs cents. Sample gent free. Address
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Automatic Corn Huskine Machine.

Years ago in the country districts
considerable romance used to attach
to the husking bees and dance at the
wind-up. and many a man. and woman.
too. recalls with pleasure the finding
of the red ear of corn. with the enjoy
able privilege which it insured the
lucky one. There is nothing equal to
a mechanical device for taking the ro-
nance out of situation. and now
some cold-hearted inventor has spoiled
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
THE ST. PAUL CALENDAR
EnR iona

eix sheets 10xl5 inches, of beautiful
reproductions. in colors. of pastel
drawings by Bryson. is now ready for
distribution and will be mailed on re-
ceipt OF twenty-five t25) cents-coin
or stamps. Address F. A. Miller. Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
They Know a GOOD Thinq.

The number OF new settlers going
into the Sunny San Luis valley this
fall is remarkable II you want to
get some OF our choice lands. with
glltcdged water rights, you will need
to be about II.
For particulars write to zeph. Chas.
Felt. 6li-616 Majestic Building, Den
yer. Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Record Of Life Saver.

Sixteen children have been rescued
from drowning this season by Walter
Turrell. Yarmouth tEngland) ferry
man. who has saved 29 lives alto
gether.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Many of us might be happy II No
did not suffer from disorders OF tho
liver. Then we ought to use DR.. Az
gust Koenig,s Hamburg Drops. which
cure the disorders and bring the
whole system to a healthy condition.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

"A horse ran away with my brother.
and he hasn't been out of doors for
three weeks That's nothing; my
brother ran away with n horse and he
hasn't been out of doors for three
years
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Ida-The artist upstairs says he al
ways looks at me for inspiration for
his pictures. May-Indeedl Is he car
toonfst?
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

An English paper contains the follow
ing advertisement. 'iRespectable party.
in steady employment, wants to buy
boots and clothing wife and family. pay
instaliments. State best terms"
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Solomon says Go to the ant, thou
sluggsrdr. but II the sluggard ~ b
houselteeper the ant will meet her more
than half way.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

No chrome or cheap premiums, but
better quality and one-third more OF
Defiance Starch for the same price OF
other starches.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Van Bibber-What do you think OF
clubs for young men? Adelalde-Oh.
think cane would be just ms effective.
II properly used.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

He-How did you come to get inter-
ested In that story? She-I liked tho
way II ended.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Edith--But kissing has again been do
clared dangerous. Tom-Well. you know
] promised 10 go through any danger for
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Ida-Thcy say u was u case OF love at
first sight with him. May--Whht "A pity
he wasn't n medium and could have TAX
en- second sight.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Henpcck-He's Joined the great 81
lent army. Henrietta-when did he
def Henpeck-He didn't die; he got
married.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
MORE rLKxInLK AND LASTING.

won't shake out or blow out: by using
Defiance starch YOU obtain better results
than possible with any other brand and
one-third more for same money.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Lizard Resembling a Snake.

case in the reptile house of the
geological gardens of London. which
contains several curious sand skinks.
has Just become the home of curl
Gus relative of these queer four-footed
lizards. Living specimens of this spe-
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Bullhead scent cigar. II you have
smoked one you know how good they
are II you have not. try one
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

"Aiild7" Well. should say ao-Bax-
ter's Bullhead &c cigar. Smoke as many
as YOU Ike. they wont hurt you.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

lam sure Pisos Curo for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-Mrs- THos. RoBDrss.
kspic Street. Norwich, n. Y. Feb. IL. 100
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Effects Of Cold Storage.

The agricultural department has
begun series of investigations into
the matter of old storage. There are
several mysterious phenomenon which
takes place in cold storage ware
houses. For instancS, 1t has been
noted that one lot Of fruit will keep
l; fine condition for many months,
while another nearby will decay in
few days. This is particularly true OF
peaches. 1t has al-o been noticed that
some peaches ,ose their delicate flavor
very quickly in cold storage. while
others are not affected in THAI way in
the least. Government agents are
trying to discover the causes of these
contrary effects.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Miss Ugliface-I could really never be
contented and happy in the room you've
siven me. Hotel cierk-Oh. III fix that
all right Cro bell boy)-Go Up and re-
move the mirror from the iady's room.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

cIes are rarely brought to the tenn
perate zone. 1t is native of Aus.
traiia and Tasmania. and is called the
Embless or scale-footed lizard (pygo-
pus lepidopodus). II Is about twenty
inches long. With shining scales of So
ber broken colors; but the under sar-
face Is pale, with few dark dots aud
longitudinal bars near The head. The
rudincnts OF the limbs are entirely
hidden. under the skin. so that this
serpeatifoTm lizard is as easily mis-
taken for snake as Its English cous-
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Our Losses in Spanish War.

The United States employed 274.7l7
men In the war with Spain. Her to-
tai losses were 107 officers and 2.so3
men.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

To Cure n Cold in One day.
druggists refund money! 1t fails to cure. 25c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Invention Of Value.

The ingenious apparatus of Mr.. H.
Gaiopin records continuously-at in
tervals of ten minutes or so-the flow
OF any fluid, such as air or water. and
It may serve as ships log or for
measuring the velocity of stream OF
water. 1t depends upon the DETECTION
of n pendulum by the moving liquid
or gas. The DETECTION is shown upon
a dial and the record is made by a
suitable mechanism driven by clock.
work
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Denver Directory.
SADDLES and HARNESS

win bre1ohtu{
for tlf, ~ Stool
Horn stock sal
dis for sB. ~
steel Horn saddle
double olnchA
for us. DO nDt
be sicisivel bJ
wofthlo~s lmita-
uons but sou I
your or,ler direct
10 us AMI got tbs
best genuius ost
tnuuol harness
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Gods work must be done in Gods
xav --Ram'e Horn.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Geographical Clock.

fixed exterior dial having time subdi-
visions marked thereon. hour and min
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

Carpets can be colored on the roor
with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

foreramlnation bcfora paying for sans. .cltalog-
ue- free. All goods stamped EHED MUELLER.
hisis LArimer Street. Denver. Colorado.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18
Tunk's Prescription for indigestion & Dys-

neDsid Positively cures all symptom- removes tho
rsr cnnsr Of hsndarae. pal pitation Of tho hoart,
heavinufr and bioatinf OF the atofnach. Daissrsi
anywhere for u o. bottle. TRUNK bnO5.. DsD-
yer. Colo, Dept. A.
The Elbert County tribune., 1902-12-18

gXE9RD g H0IEL III :Ssas ".
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Beware of OIntments for Catarrh That

Beware of OIntments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury.
AS mercury Will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used eX-
cept on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j.
Cheney & Co, Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the Stood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. In buy
ing Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. 1t is taken Internal
ly. and is made in Toledo. o., by f. j.
Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
COUNTY TEMPLE.
Transfers.

March 26.-Mary f. Stewart to
Claus J. Tagge, lot l, block "B," Stew
arts sub-div., outlot ., South Moline,
Sis.
Mahien & Coene to Emma Van
Poucke, lot 81. Sweeney & Jackson's
add, Moline. $3.50.
Henry Aerens and William Aerens
to Emma Van Poucke. lot II, Sween-
ey q Jaekson's add, Moline. $3.50.
Rogiers d Paulsen to Emma Van
Poucke, lot 46. Sweeney & Jackson's
add. Moline, 5000.
August Sschepers and Gustaf Sche-
pers to Emma Van Poucle, lot n,
Sweeney & Jackson's add, Moline,
$3.50.
John IL. Weirathcr to John J. Helg.
VIZ, lot .. block 6S. Lower add, Rock
Island, $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic Indigestion and nervous
debility" writes +. G. Green, of Lam
caster, Y. II. mo remedy helped me
until L began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicines L ever used. They have al
so kept my wife in excellent health
for years. She says Electric Bitters
are just splendid for female troubles,
that they are a grand tonic and in
vigorator for weak, run down wo-
men. No other medicine can take its
place in our family" Try them. On
ly soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by
Hartz e. Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
AdmIn,.trator,s Notice.

Estate of John Schultz, deceased.
The undersigned having Deen appointed 40
ninistrator of the estate of John Schultz
late of the county OF Rock Island, state
Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice that h
will appear before the county court OF Roci
Island county, at the county court room, II
the city of Rock Island, at the May term
on the first Monday In May next at which
time all persons having claims against saie
estate are notified and requested to attend
for the purpose OF having the same ADJUSTED
All persons iudebte1 to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment TO the
undersigned.
Dated this 2lst day of March, A D. 1902
CARL WITT, Administrator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
To the Stockholders in Twin-City Render
ing Company of Rock Island.

To the Stockholders I'm Twin-City Render
Ing Company of Rock Island.
You will take notice that pursuant
to a resolution of the board of di-
rectors of 1win-City Rendering com
pany of Rock Island, a special meet
ing of the stockholders of said com
panv will be held at the office of
Jackson d Hurst in the city of Rock
Island on the seventh day of April, a.
d. 1902, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m,
for the purpose of submitting to a
vote of such stockholders the ques-
ton of increasing the capital stock of
said company from the sum of $l0,-
600 to the sum of $4,000, at which
time and place you will please attend.
Witness the hands of the following
directors of said company this 3D.
day of March, A. ID. 1902.
JULIUS ROSENFIELD.
Il. l.. SCHMIDT.
ABE ROSENFIELD.
j. Z. BURMElSTER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
DAVENPORT DOINGs

The annual meeting of the Scott
County Humane society was held
Tuesday evening at the rooms of the
Davenport Business Mems associa-
ton and was interesting from the
fact that review of the work done
by the society during the year was
given, in addition to the election of
new officers. President 5. F. Smith
presided ut the meeting and officers
for the ensuing year were elected as
follows: President, u. l.. Ottesen;
vice presidents. Prof. c. l.. Suksdorf
Rev. w. f. Fineschriber, Mrs. \. C.
Schaffer, Miss Clara Holmes and
AdolPh Petersen; secretary, Isaac
Petersberger; treasurer, Ed Bor-
cherdt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27
Executrix's Notice.

Estate of A. c. Knocke, deceased.
The undersigned having peen appointed
executrix of the last win and testament OF
c. Knocke. late of the county of Rock
Island, state of Illinois, deceased, hereby
gives notice that she will appear before
the county court of Rock Island county, al
the county court room, In the city of Rock Isl
and, at the Jure term on the first Mon
day In June next, at which time all per
sons havfn claims against said estate are no
tilted and requested to attend, for the purpose
of having the same adjusted.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make immediate payment to the
undersigned
Dated this Path day of March. D. 1902
CORA c. X NoCKE Execut TX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-27

This evening the spring schau-
turncn of the Davenport Turner So
ciety Will open at Turner hall. As
usual. Prof. Reuter- will present over
500 of his pupils in this event, and
the exhibition Will be illustrative of
the full course of training in the
Turner society. the participants in
GLIDING all stages of progress from
the little tots to the actives. in
their feats on The horizontal and
parallel bars.