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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
AMAZING IMPLEMENT.

Julius z. Raschke, a Chicago electri-
clan, in discovering a way to apply
electricity to iron and steel so as to cut
or burn the metal rs a warm knife
blade does q hard chunk of butter, has
brought TO bankers and other guard
ians of public treasure feeling of in
security, says the st. Louis Post-Dis-
patch. Mr.. Haschke did not invent his
carbon point, the name given the metal
cutting device, for the purpose of open
ing bank safes nor does he wish, SO he
says, to aid or abet in any way the
dark lantern fraternity, yet he is able
to cut into two pieces the thickest iron
bar or steel plate.
1t makes no difference to Mr.. Hasch-
Ike whether he is called upon to cut in
two n big boiler plate in st. Louis
brewery or sever asunder great steel
ribs in the Rookery building, Chicago.
He goes about his labor with full con-
fidence that he can carry out his part
of the contract. Mr.. Haschke's expert
ence in Milwaukee a few days ago is
being reported FAR and near as an ex-
ample of what his carbon point will do.
A big boiler foundation was to be re-
moved from the basement of build
ing. 1t was almost impossible TO get
the great mass of metal out as it lay,
and then it was equally preposterous
to think of cutting the plate in two.
Mr.. Haschke's simple invention was
mentioned to the interested persons,
and he was invited to go TO the Cream
City. Mr.. Haschke ensconced himself
I'm a little steel house, placed two pairs
OF blue spectacles to his eyes, and aft
err connecting his carbon point he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

touched the steel plate. Persons stand
ing far back in the basement saw q
lurid flame shoot UP. II was white
light and produced extreme heat. The
light well nigh blinded the spectators.
but the operator was well protected
and did the work.
At the rate of foot in five minutes
and cutting or burning away wide
space in the plate the carbon point,
with its terrible power, worked along.
Mr.. Haschke had no trouble whatever
in handling the work. and those who
watched him left the place. although
blinded by the light, aware of the val
ne of the discovery of the ChicagOan.
My apparatus is simple and can be
operated with n current of only fifty
VOLTS said Mr.. Haschke. "Such a
voltage of electricity can be obtained
by tapping the wires of almost any
large building. The modern building is
alive with electric wires, and q shrewd
operator could easily find a service
main and gather from ii all the power
needed to use his carbon point. But 1
have avoided the necessity of tapping
wires by inventing a little storage bat
terry. which 1 use when my work is re-
quired in this capacity. This battery
has twenty-eight cells, and am able
to get just as satisfactory results as
with direct or alternating current"
The Haschke apparatus is simple. a
carbon of electrode is attached to a
wood handle by means Of a metal
clamp. To this clamp a ~fre is fasten-
ed, the other being connected with the
object to be operated Upon. If u safe,
the second wire is attached to a hinge
or lock. as the fancx Of the operator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
SAW THE POINT.
How Speaker Henderson Won a Vote
For Cuban Relief.

How Speaker Henderson Won a Vote
For Cuban Relief.
This illustrates the way Speaker
Henderson won over beet sugar insur-
gents to the support of the tariff re-
duction, says the New York World: He
sent for certain representative.
john he said, why are you inter-
ested in this beet sugar business?"
Because" replied John, zone of my
most powerful constituents owns lot
of stock in a beet sugar factory out
west. 1 have got to be for it,
''Ah,' replied the speaker. 81 see. BY
the way. you are wanting a river i'm
provement this year for your district,
as L understand it,"
Eyes, SIR
''And how many of your constituents
are in favor of that improvement"
''Why, all of them, Mr.. Speaker. Ey-
cry one of them"
"Well, John" and the speaker was
very deliberate, you just think over
the proposition whether you would
rather stay with beet sugar and please
one constituent or get your river i'm
provement and please all of your con-
stituents.''
Inasmuch as the speaker can control
Legislation, John saw the point very
clearly and left off being an insurgent
at that moment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

smoking purposes for the sailormen
during the next year.
The officers commissioned to make
the selection We're willing to risk ruin
ing their taste for perfectos for months
TO come to settle the merits of the to-
bacco for smoking, but not one of them
had chewed since he was a small boy.
and they called for help, since the ma
w plug must be suitable for both pur-
poses.
Strength in his tobacco is one thing
the sailorman demands, and this board
felt it was not equal to the emergency
of deciding strength tests in two differ
ent lines. 1t was accordingly suggest.
ed that as the tobacco was to-be chew
ed by the men themselves the best
thing would be TO get a detachment of
jacllies to do the chewing and to rely
upon their seasoned taste and mature
judgment.
So when the five bluejackets from
the Columbia arrived they found the
members of the board with pipes at
forced draft Upon the table were
the thirty-one samples of tobacco each
submitted by bidder.
The tars were each given a piece OF
pug anu oTuereu 10 IAN 10. Iney pro-
ceeded with elaboration and solemn
ty to test the taste and flavor of the
plug. 1t was serious business, and
they declined to be hurried. When
one of the officers told them to hasten,
a veteran gunner's mate replied:
aye. aye, sir; but L don't risk me
reputation on one chaw, not by no
means"
His mates seemed to think as he did,
SO they were allowed to chew away
at leisure. Finally they reported, after
testing four of the samples.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

court at Vienna, thus becomes an en-
bassador, with increased power and
privileges.
Mr.. Mccormick has been United
States minister plenipotentiary to the
dual kingdom for year past and has
abundantly proved his ability to carry
his new dignities with credit to him
self and his country. He has had pre-
vious experience as a diplomat, hav-
ing been secretary of the United States
legation in London during Robert Lin
coins term as minister at the court Of
st. James.
Mr.. Mccormick has ample wealth to
maintain the state of first class diplo-
mat His culture is of n high order,
and he is noted for his love of books
He is the owner Of Il collection Of
books which is the delight of biblio-
philes. Mrs. Mccormick is n daughter
of Joseph Aledill, founder of the Chi
cago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
EGGROLLING ON WHITE
HOUSE LOT.

The Easter Monday egg rolling at
the white lot back of the White House
in Washington this year will be unique
in the history of this sport, says the
New York World. an the Roosevelt
youngsters and their companions will
participate. Such an attraction at this
great outdoor festival has not been
known since the practice began many
years ago.
In itself this is wonderful event.
All the children of the city crowd the
beautiful lawns, rolling eggs down the
slopes and then tumbling after them.
Boys in the prettiest and brightest
clothes mingle with young newsboys
and little street gamins. Girls with
nurses and without them help to swell
the throng. All Washington comes TO
look on. The Marine band plays.
Thousands of children make ii Il merry
day, and there will be none gayer this
year than Kermit. Archibald and Quen-
ten Roosevelt, who are collecting a
store of eggs for the occasion.
These boys are now very industrious
at a pastime peculiar to Washington
and which is preliminary 10 the egg
rolling. Here the boys all ''pick eggs"
The last two or three weeks of Lent
are devoted to this sport. The method
is. for Il boy to select an egg with
good hard shell. This Is determined
by tapping the egg against the front
teeth, by which method and some pc
culiar knack 4 boy can tell a hard
shelled egg from n weak one. Armed
hi
forth.
Say, will you pick?" he calls when a
likely youngster is met.
After all the preliminaries are settled
one boy takes his egg, covered in both
hands so that only a small portion of
the end protrudes between q finger and
thumb. He is careful to guard it so
that the other cannot possibly strike
except against the extreme tip of his
egg. The other then taps his egg against
it until the point of one is broken.
The same method is used with the 9th
er end, and when one egg is cracked at
both ends it's owner loses it. The egg
is still in good condition to be boiled
hard preparatory to being rolled down
the lawns of the White House on Eas-
ter Monday.
The boys resort to many ruses, the
best of which is 10 get hold of guinea
hens egg. The boys call these ''keet"
eggs. No hens egg ever laid can break
a keet egg. All the Roosevelt young
'sters have keet eggs, and their store Of
Easter spoils grows day by day. The
regular Washington youngster would
not give 2 cents a dozen for eggs
bought in store. He must win them
if he would be entirely happy on Eas-
ter Monday when he rolls them at the
White House.
Baby Mckee used to be the great at
traction on this day, and before him
the Hayes children took part in the
fun. The young Garfields only passed
one Easter in the White House. Presi-
dent Cleveland never approved of his
children mixing with the throng. but
the young Roosevelts are not hampered
by any misgivings on their fathers
part. On Easter Monday the whole
squad of these boys and their chums
will add life and zest' to the proceed
ings. They have been promised full
liberty.
1t is not unlikely that Miss Ethel
may be permitted to join in the merri-
ment for a time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
M'KlNLEY POSTAL CARD.
Bears Portrait of Late President In
Place of JefTerSOn's.

Bears Portrait of Late President In
Place of JefTerSOn's.
The first official postal cards have
Just been printed in the government
printing Office at Rumford Falls. Me.
The official description of the new post
al card, now in process of printing at
the bureau of engraving and printing,
is as follows:
In the upper right hand corner is a
portrait of President Mckinley, three
quarters face, looking to the left. with
the words Postage one cent above and
1913 - Mckinley - 1907 below the
stamp, following its elliptical contour.
The portrait used for the subject of the
stamp is one which was preferred by
Mrs. Mckinley herself The stamp is
practically devoid of ornament. To the
left of the portrait are three straight
lines of lettering, the top line being one
and one-siXteenth inches below the up
per edge of the card and containing in
small capital letters the words, The
space above is reserved for postmark.'
THE second line is made up OF the
words Postal Card in large plain cap
italS. The third line is in the same type
as the first and reads, The space below
is for the address only In the upper
left hand corner is n coat of arms Of
the United States, its position bal
ancing that of the stamp in the upper
right hand corner. Above the coat of
arms, in the same style of capital used
above the stamp, are the words Unit
ed States and below the words of
America following the contour of the
coat Of arms BLACK ink will be used
in printing this card. The card will be
the same size. 3A by 51@ inches, as the
old one bearing Jefferson's portrait
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
Kitchener regrets.

There's gloom TO burn in London town
When Kitchener regrets.
The Britishe-s all darkly frown
When Kitchener regrets.
Poor Chamberlain &c sick at heart:
Although he tries TO hide the smart,
He sorely feels the ranking dart
When Kitchener regrets.
You see. they show the pain so much
When Kitchener regrets.
They know IL doesn't beat the Dutch
When Kitchener regrets.
1t means another sad surprise.
When burghers rush and Briton flies;
Experience can't make them wise
When Kitchener regrets.
And, oh. the list of captured ones.
When Kitchener regrets;
OF men and horses. food and guns.
When Kitchener regrets!
No wonder stricken London town
Now wears a most portentous frown;
Her pride doth tumble weakly down
When Kitchener regrets.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
The Coronation Fair.

The coronation of Edward VII. prom
ises many revivals. and among them is
that of the old English fair. which
seemed to have died of its own dis
grace. Arrangements are being made
for Il big fair at Kensal Green during
the coronation week, says the London
Chronicle. On the forty-eight acres of
ground which have been secured by
the committee there will be a huge
number of van jewellers, the majority
of whom will help entertain the thou
sands of spectators who, it is hoped,
will be attracted. Among the inter
esting sights will be the roasting Of
whole oxen every afternoon. The fair
will be on 4 much larger scale than
that held ut the time of Queen Vic
toria's coronation and should be cru
cial test. of the Improved manners Of
now cpnfI1rV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

bicyclist rode up the concave suriace
until he hung head downward and con-
tinued down and out of the loop. TO dis
mount a hundred feet away.
The exhibition was in the Sea Beach
palace. where an incline and loop were
especially constructed. 1t is movable
and Will pack in comparatively small
space. At its highest end the incline is
thirty-eight feet above the floor, and
the inclined surface is n hundred feet
long. The loop has n vertical diameter
of 81 feet inches and n horizontal di-
ameter of Is feet. Vandervoort's wheel
weighed siXty-five pounds, had pneu-
matte tires. no pedals, no chain and
gearing and no brake
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

the important appropriations commit
tee, and for the last three congresses
Mr.. Moody has taken u prominent
part in all legislation to meet the ex-
lpenses OF the nation, the experience
familiariZing him with all the details
of the federal government In this
capacity he has paid particular atten-
ton to naval affairs. Two years ago
in the debate over an appropriation
for photographic surveys he opposed
tho detachment of naval officers for
survey work. but eventually supported
ocean surveys by naval vessels on their
regular cruises, and it was he who Sc
cured the adoption of n rider on an
appropriation bill which revived the
grade of admiral for Dewey.
For the last four sessions of con-
gress Mr.. Moody has been a member
of the insular affairs committee and
has taken great interest in its work.
He is regarded as one of the strongest
members of the house. His. committee
assignments place him in direct touch
with all great questions, and his mas
terry of them, together with his scholar
ly attachments, his ability of concise
statement, easy and pleasant address
and well mOdulated voice. makes him
one of the most entertaining of speak
ers. 1t has been his custom while in
Washington to occupy quarters Jointly
with Representative Gillett of AIassa-
chusetts. who is his closest friend.
In Washington Mr.. Moody has made
an enviable record as an indefatigable
and brilliant worker, winning populari-
ty and renown on every hand His
vigOr, clear medicines. fearlessneSs
and honesty are among the prominent
characteristics that attracted the presi-
dents admiration. He has not hest
tated TO denOunce from the floor of the
house anything in legislation which he
thought was wrong. He believes in the
civil service law and has been one of
its foremost champions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
Rival Burglars Scared Each otheI

While burglars who had driven up
to the front door in carriage were
busy packing up the silyerware in
house in Ravenswood, n. J., some rival
burglars drove UP to the back door in
a second carriage and tried to get in
too. Unconscious of the fact that they
were poaching on other thieves pre-
serves, the second burglars endeavored
to jimmy the rear door, with the re-
suit that their efforts scared away the
others, who left in such haste. believ-
ing they were detected. that the pre-
cipitous exit through the front of the
house was heard by those at the rear,
who, thinking themselves caught. fed
In turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
EXPERTS on TosAcco.
Before Awarding Big Contract Naval
Board Asks For Assistance.

There was q call for volunteers
among the veteran ''tars'' of the re-
ceiving ship Columbia at the New York
navy yard the other day. TO which ev-
cry man of them responded. This was
the call:
Give experienced men are wanted
to chew thirty-one different kinds of
the best chewing tobacco. Who will
volunteer
Five of the oldest and most expert
smokers and chewers OF tobacco were
selected to decide upon the brand of
tobacco which shall be awarded an or
der for 100000 pounds for chewing and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
OUR NEW AMBASSADOR.

The Diplomatic Post at Vienna Rais-
ed to Highest Rank.
Austria Hungary is the last of the
great powers to raise its representative
to the United States to the rank of EN-
bassador. This implies a similar rise
in rank and dignity of our minister to
that; country. Robert S. Mccormick
of Chicago. our present minister to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
THE NEW HEAD
OF THE NAVY.

The new secretary of the navy, Will
liam II. Moody. singularly resembles
President Roosevelt both in appearance
and in mannerisms. Mr.. Moody is
not quite as tall as the president, nor
does he wear glasses; but, like him, he
is athletically inclined. He has. more
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

dictates. Tie eyes and face of the
workman are protected against the
glare and the heat by n box of alumni
ium or sheet iron. The carbon point is
thrust through a hole in one side of
this box. The box used by Mr.. Haschke
is small. and its inner sides are lined
with asbestus. Drillproof bessemer or
crome steel is cut as easily as the soft,
er metals with this remarkable inven-
fion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
REeuKEO KING EDWARD.
Clergyman Accused His Majesty of
Violating the Snbbnth.

Clergyman Accused HIS majesty OF
Violating the Sabbath.
Because King Edward VII. of Eng
land attended Sunday concert he has
been taken to task by the famous Con-
gregationalist preacher. Rev. Joseph
Parker, d. D., of London. During the
course of a recent sermon in the City
Temple DIR. Parker said that what the
king does is likely TO be initiated by
others; therefore if the king goes to n
Sunday concert he deals deadly blow
to the Englishman's Sunday. This SEN
timent was warmly applauded by the
congregation.
Rev. DIR. Joseph Parker, d. D., has
been preaching since 1S4S. Since 1869
lie has been in London, where he built
he City Temple at a cost of $350,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

The pupils in the West Hazleton Pa)
Grammar school went on a strike the
other morning because of the failure of
their teacher, John Madden, to read a
passage from the Bible after the school
had been opened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22

King Edwards Coronation Portraits
1t is stated that the king has ordered
the execution of 100 medallion por-
traits of himself. These, richly mount
ed. are intended for presentation to
distinguished guests at the coronation,
including the leading representatives
of the colonies and India. says the
London Globe. His majesty is being
specially photographed for the purpose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
PINePoNe IN WALL STREET
New Game Captures Brokers. Who
Play 1t For High Stakes.

New tame Captures brokers' VIM
PIny 1t For High Stakes.
Pin2pong has invaded Wall street.
says the New York Evening Journal
Some Of the brokers have gone almost
crazy over the game. Matches for high
stakes are often played In skipper
Ames' Office in New York, as soon as
the days business is over, the custom
ers' room. overlooking the bay. is
stripped OF its chairs, the pingpong ia
BILE is put in place. and the game be-
gins.
Young Mr.. De Mauriac. son of the
well known broker, is regarded MS the
champion player, but Charles Schu-
macher.. Jr.. is a rival who has many
hackers. Large sums OF money change
hands whenever they meet. There is
talk of matching them in a game at
$1,000 side.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
Cnmninr In thrRockie.

Camping in the Rocky mountains is
to be one of the inducements offered
Colorado and Utah tourists this year,
says the Indianapolis News. The idea
was suggested by the inability of the
Colorado resort hotels to care for the
business and the popularity of some ex-
periments made in that direction by
tourists last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
ROUND LOOP ON A WHEEL.

Cyclist Performs the Daring Feat
Head Down mt Coney Island.
Visitors to Coney Island the other
day saw Robert 3. Vandervoort, a
daredevil bicycle rider. loop the loop on
a wheel, says the New York Evening
Journal With tremendous velocity ac-
cumulated by rush down steep in
cline on perfectly smooth surface the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-03-22
Minutes From ChrIsts Birth
AnriI %.

The ingenious calculation has been
made by Professor Schubert of Ham
burg that at 1910 a. m. on April %
next exactly milliard Q,000. 000O00
of minutes will have elapsed since the
birth of Observation-Disclosures Zeitung.