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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
Her Coats of Arms.

Concerning a very modish woman
the late Julian Rix, painter and critic,
had this story to tell:
MIR. Rix, I've come to ask you a
great favor" she said as she fairly
burst into his studio one fall day.
Everything 1 have is at your com
mand, madam
Il want to show you some coats Of
arms and ask your advice about max
ing a choice
(Which side of the family DO, you
wish to follow, maternal Or
"Oh, neither! The herald says I,can
choose any Of these. l want something
that will look well on whist counters."
Yes. Well, what about thisY'
THAT will do nicely. But don't you
think L ought to have more than one?
1 do tire so quickly Of things, you
ow."-New York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
Canals In England.

Canals in England date back to an
early period. for the Romans built two
in Lincolnshire-the FOss dixie, forty
miles long and still navigable. and the
Caer dixie. The first British made ca
nal was constructed in 1874 by Henry
l. and Joined the Trent TO the Witham.
1t was toward the end of the eight
eenth century that the greatest amount
of energy was expended in the building
OF canals, mainly due to the Duke of
Bridgewater and the skill of his en-
gineer, James Brindley. In the last
decade of that century canal mania
ragged
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

emphasized the threat C.y showing the
muZZles of two revOlvers which he held
in his pocket in such way that he
could press them against Colonel
Greene's stomach.
WED better talk 1t over first" cool
" remarked the colonel. I'm on my
way to my office. and I'll talk with you
there" Later in Greene's office a de-
mand for 100000 was made. but the
copper king completely outwitted his
assailant and without giving up any
money landed the man who had threat
ened his life in the hands of the police.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

eEfhl Influence has been eXerted III be-
half of the grand duke and herself at
the Russian court. Her husband has
recently been promoted to the rank Of
captain and his commission dated back
to 1900 This is taken to signify his
official recognition by the czar, and his
father has also become reconciled to
him However, although the grand
duke is now welcome at the court of
the car, no recognition has yet been
proffered the Countess Torby. She lives
in hope of one day being recognized rs
a duchess and her husbands equal IN
rank
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
SPIRIT WRESTLERS"
DOUKHOBORS OF THE CANADIAN
NORTHWEST GOOD FARMERS.
They Are Forgetting Their Extreme
Ideas and Working to Build Up
Their COIony-Quaint Customs Re
main.

Ideas and Working to Build Up
Their COIony-Quaint Customs Re-
main.
1t is now about five years since the
peculiar religious sect known as the
Doukhobors left Russia owing TO the
persecution received there and settled
in the Canadian northwest. For three
years the DoukhObors made progress
in the establishment of their communi-
ties, and then the fanatical character
of their belief led many of them to
abandon work, and the colony received
q setback. Recently conditions among
the immigrants have been improving.
Last year the Doukhobors at Yorkton,
n. w. T.. raised 100000 bushels of
wheat. They have purchased large
quantities of farm machinery. includ-
ing eight steam plOws. which are
moved about from place to place as
needed by different members of the
commune The extensive railway con-
struction which is going on in that part
of the Canadian northwest has given
opportunity for the employment of
many members of the sect, and those
for whom they have worked speak well
of their character and capacity as la
borers. The men employed on railroad
work are said to have earned last year
about $4,000. which they turned into
the general treasury of the commune.
The pilgrimage of the Doukhobors
two years ago in search of Jesus
Christ, whom they believed to be alive
again upon the earth, was attended by
incidents strange and grOtesQue as
well as pathetic. The propensity of
the pilgrims for discarding their cloth
ing when they went on the search for
the returned Redeemer subjected them
to suffering and hardship of extreme
character, for the climate of Manitoba
and its vicinity in the fall and early
winter is not adapted to pilgrimages
in which warm clothing is cast aside
and the body exposed to the tender
mercies of the elements. The Cana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

fortune has mainly been derived are To-
Gated.
Colonel Greene went through all kinds
Of narrow escapes from death on the
Mexican border in the days when he
was known as "Broncho Bill" but he
never had greater occasion 10 display
his nerve than one day last spring on
Broadway in New York. He was &C
costed by a man with whom at one
time he had had business dealings and
who was the representative Of a
Mexican mining company. The man
claimed that money was owed him
and threatened to kill the colonel He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

blind. The future guberhat5rial nom
inee had then obtained about six
months schooling all told and could
not think of securing further education
then. at sixteen he went 10 Indiana.
where he dug bitches. sawed wood and
worked as a farm hand. in the latter
capacity receiving So per month. In
the winter he was able to attend school
for six weeks. In this way and by de-
voting spare time to reading he ac-
quired enough education 10 teach the
rudimentary branches in the district
schools. He married at eighteen. While
teaching school he studied law and was
admitted to the bar in 1889. His rise
in his profession and in politics has
been rapid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
Unique Advertising.

Some of the japanese tradesmen In
the smaller towns of Nippon have a
curious way of advertising their bust
ness. On their right forearms they
tattoo figures-the shoemaker a shoe,
the wOodcutter an AK, the butcher n
cleaver. Underneath these emblcms
are such inscriptions as. Il do my work
modestly and cheaply," or Il am as
good at my trade as most of my fell
lows" When they are hunting work
they bare their arms and walk about
the streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Miss Susan B. Anthony was one OF
the conspicuous figures at the recent
international council of women in Ber-
lin, Germany, and despite her advanced
years she holds her wonted grasp on
the affairs of the time with remarkable
success. AS one of the pioneers of the
movement for broadening the opportu-
mites of women she can look back over
life given up to unselfish effort to adj
vance the condition of her sex. At
eighty-four she is not only respected,
but beloved, and it is now almost i'm
possible to realize that in earlier years
her name was so often hoOted and
jeered. She has grown old gracefully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

John Sharp Williams, Democratic
leader of the house. is one OF the best
story tellers in congress. He said the
other day that he went to Texas a few
years ago with a party of prospective
English land investors. They stopped
at small town, and the mayor took
them TO the leading saloon and intro
duced them to the bartender, saying:
Jack. these gentlemen are earls.
dukes and lords from England. What
do you think of that
well, Bill" said the bartender to the
mayor. they amt but two classes of
men in this here place. One class
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Firms claimed that his appointment
was in violation OF their constitution,
which guaranteed them the right, to ac-
cept Or refuse the nominee of the car.
His efforts to compel enlistments IN
the Russian army resulted in riots in
which many people were injured. Six
months ago an attempt was made TO
kill the chief of police Of Helsingfors.
and the assassination of BObrikoff Is
doubtless the precursor Of more trou-
BILE in Finland.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
FORGIVEN BY THE GAR.
Romance of Grand Duke Michael and
Beautiful Countess Torby.

The Grand Duke Michael of Russia
met beautiful Countess TOrby in 1891
and fell violently in love with her. She
at first discouraged his advances. but
finally married him. For this alliance
he was disgraced by the late car, dis
owned by his father and deprived of
his military rank. For love of a wo-
man who is finely educated, accom-
plished and in every way charming,
but not his equal in rank. he sacrificed
his chances of succession to imperial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
Rehuking m Emperor.

Once, so the story goes, Emperor
Nicholas of Russia asked List TO play
in his presence. The musician COM
piled, but during the performance the
car started a conversation with an
aid-de-camp. I.iszt stopped playing at
once. The car asked what was the
matter. when the emperor speaks"
said List. every one must be silent"
The car smilingly took the hint, and
the playing proceeded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

in place OF Russian blouse and trousers
now wears clothes of the ordinary
American type. including starched lin
en- and neat cravat. He uses his infiu-
ence TO introduce among the farmers
the Improvements of an up to date
American agricultural community.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

or lanQ. secured
through direct deed
from the Mexican
government or in
form OF Spanish
land grants. All this
is one grand cattle
range. and in the
Mexican part OF the
domain lies the Ca
nea chain of noun
tains, where the cop
per mines fro N
which his princely
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Are you sure" asked the captain OF
industry, that you love my daushter?"
Come, ! say" replied the duke.
you're not going TO be sentimental at
your time of life, are yOu?''-Chicago
Record II erald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

by heart. In 1876,
when Hanly was
thirteen years OF
age. there was n
Fourth of July cele-
bratIon at Cham
paign. ILL.,. and the
eloquent Will Cum
back OF Indiana
was the orator. The
speech SO impressed
the ambitious boy
that he was filled
with an ardent de-
Sir, RI haC0ua afu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Her voice is still
strong and clear,
and she retains
wonderful com
mand Of her facul-
ties. An incident in
NJ / $ $ AnthOny's
childhood s h ow s
how much ideas in
regard TO women
have changed since
she was Il girl.
largely as a result
Of her la b orr 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
MARCONPs LATEST HIT.
The Wireless Daily Newspaper In
MidOcean a Complete Success.

Signor GuglielmO Marconi. whose
success in the application of the princi-
pies of wireless telegraphy is one of
the maTvels of the twentieth century.
has scored a hit from all points of view
in his latest project, the publication of
daily newspapers in midocean on
board the great Atlantic liners. Hith-
erto transatlantic passengers on reach
ing land have been very anxious to get
the news. They could scarcely wait
for the steamer TO reach her dock to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Indeed. his appoint
ment as governor
general was made
on the ground that,
being so stern a dis
ciplinarian, he would
be the man to carry
out the imperial or
der that Finland
must be Russian
lied. He lost no
time in Obeying the
cars behest, and
his severity cost
him his life. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
Their HnAfe.

Their marriage was hasty affair,
1 understand
''Yes. indeed. They told the minister
TO hurry. as they had engaged cab
man by the hour."-JudSe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25


of the federation.
But she would not
accept an election.
and it appeared aft
erw ard that she
was about to be
married and would
not let even the hon
Dr. of election to such
iposition Ofinhuence
among women inter
fere with what she
thought TO be her
duty to her future
husband. After sew
-.I -nn-r, 90 ,,,,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

]. Frank Hanly, who has been NOM
mated for governor of Indiana by the
Republicans. had hard struggle as
young man to get his start on the road
10 professional prosperity and political
preferment. Mr.. Hanly was born in
1863 at St Joseph, ILL.,, in log cabin.
The nearest neighbors lived four miles
away, and educational privileges were
limited. When young Hanly was six
years of age his father purchased q
history of the civil war. and from this
the lad learned to read. He conned the
book so faithfully that he soon became
familiar with every page OF IT, and, in
deed, almost knew the story of the war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

CAV D. AN When she was six
years old and living at Battenville,
n. Y, she was sent to n district
school taught by n man in winter
and by woman I'm summer. No
teacher appointed to the school could
teach Susan long division or under
stand why u girl should need TO learn
such a subject. Before Susan was
much older her father built new
house, and one room i'll 1t was devoted
to school purposes. Better teachers fol
lowed, and little Susan was thus en-
abled to learn all about long division.
An interesting episode In connection
with Miss Anthony's appearance before
the international council of women was
the presentation OF the venerable cham
pion of womAn's rights to the large
audience by Count Won Bulow, who
chivalrously kissed her hand as he led
her forward. The German societies
represented in the council of women
have done much to create conditions
favorable to the advancement of the
women OF that county. The change in
public sentiment is most notable in
the matter of higher education for
women, gymnasium courses for them
having recently been established in
many cities OF the empire. Even the
universities have begun to open their
doors TO the gentle sex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Gated and take Il part in public af-
fairs But young Hanly's father was
an invalid. and the burden Of pro-
viding for the younger children fell on
him. To add TO the misfortunes OF the
family the mother. in 1915. became
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
PEOPLE
TALKED
ABOUT

- ENERAL NICOLAI BOBRI-
III KOFF, governor general OF
Finland, who was shot and
mortany wounded while enter
ing the door of the senate house at
'Helsingfors, was some years ago one
OF "Skobelef's men" He won a rep
utation at that time as an able COM
mander, but a man of extreme harsh
ness and even cruelty. In his admin
istration OF Finland this reputation
was rather enhanced than diminished.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

power. But he gained domestic happi-
ness. which few imperial families seem
to possess.
The countess Is said to be more cUl-
tured and well bred than the average
daughter of a European royal house.
She has the warm friendship Of King
Edward VII of England, and bis pow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

takes Su gar in
theirn and the 9th
ers amt so blanked
particular. What ID
you have. gents p
VILLA III 8 and
Judge Tate of Geor-
gia used TO have ad-
Joining rooms at a
hotel. One night
Williams was hur-
riedly dressing to
go to a dinner. He
had a hard wrestle
fNh hHn 1DlIn I'D
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
CAPTAIN VAN SCHAICK.
Career of the Commander of the III
Fated General SIOcum.

II is not uncommon for a commander
to lose his ship. but happily it is a rare
occurrence when Il captain loses both
his ship and hundreds OF the lives COM
mitted TO his care.
Captain W. II. Van Schaick Of the i'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Custom may lead man into many
errors. but ii iustifies none.-Fieldinc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25
Photo by Strauss.

ried life Mrs. Decker now feels that she
can properly assume the duties Of pre-
siding officer OF this influential body Of
women. Her experience rs wife has
not lessened her interest in the wei
fare of woman in general or changed
her belief That in the mattel of po-
litical status woman should be on an
equality with man. At home she has
taken an active part in public affairs.
for in Colorado women enjoy the privi-
lege OF the ballot. She delivered an
address at the recent convention OF the
General Federation of Women's Clubs
in st. Louis on the subject of the re-
suits of woman suffrage In Colorado.
Her election as president Of the feder
alton was opposed by antlsuffragist
members. but the progressive element
was successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

had a hard wrestle JUN 1 Will
with his collar and
another with his tie. Finally he had
the one buttoned and the other tied,
and he threw on his coat and went into
Tate's room.
Judge" said Williams, chow do
look?''
Tate surveyed Williams carefully.
Really. John" he said finally, 81
think you would look much better if
you would put your trousers on"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker of Colorado,
who was recently elected president Of
the General Federation of WOmen's
Clubs, once declined an election TO the
same office under interesting Circum-
stances. 1t was at the convention four
years ago at Milwaukee, and Mrs.
Decker then Miss Plat. was the choice
OF the majority of the delegates for
Photo nv Strauss presiding officer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Colonel William c. Greene, the multi
millionaire copper king" who has
bought the san Rafael de In Zanja
ranch in southeastern Arizona. is now
said to be the greatest landowner on
the American continent. The ranch
embraces 100000 acres and, with the
cattle upon it. cost him S1.2OO.OOO. Be
fore the purchase Of this ranch he al
ready owned to the eastward of 1t
100000 acres in Arizona, and over the
border in Mexico, in the state of So
nora, he has fully n million acres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

Continued on Page Twelve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-25

eral years o. maj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-07

he had brought down to the coast The
end Of 1t all was. OF course, the possess
sion Of Jocelyn Gordon. The programme
was simple; but racked as he was by
anxiety, weakened by incipient disease.
and paralyzed by chronic fear, the diff
To he thorough villain one must
possess. first OF all, good health; Sc
condly, untiring energy; and thirdly.
certain. enthusiasm for wrong doing for
its own sake. Criminals Of the first
standard have always loved crime. Vic
tor Durnovo was not like that He only
made use Of crime. and had no desire to
forcibly dragged back. therefore, into the
paths OF virtue was In some ways a
great relief The presence Of Guy os-
card, also, was in itself a comfort. Dur
novo felt that no responsibility attached
itself to him; he had entire faith in Os-.
card and had only to obey.
Durnovo was not a person who suffered
from too delicate susceptibility. The
shame OF his present position did not at
feet him deeply, Indeed. he was one Of
those men who have no sense OF shame
before certain persons: and Guy DISCARD
was one OF those. The position was not
in itself one to be proud Of but the half
breed accepted 1t with wonderful eduan-
unity, and presently he began to assist
| AL LIS
1t was nearly dark when the little coast
steamer secured by Maurice Gordon for
| the service turned her prov northward
and steamed away.
\ 1.-THE truth Isl" Durnovo took an early
| opportunity Of saying to Discard. that
my nerve is no longer up to this work.
should not care to undertake this bust
ness alone, despite my reputation on the
coast. 1t Is wonderful thing how closely
| the nerves arc allied to the state OF ones
| health"
wonderful acquiesced Guy Discard,
with a lack OF irony which only made
| the irony keener
1--WE been too long in this damned oopn-
| try,' exclaimed Durnovo; that's the
| fact. I'm not the man was"
Guy Discard smoked for some moments
| in silence; then he took his pipe from his
lips.
1.-THE only pity Is" he said, judicial!y,
J, that you ever undertook to look for the
simiac!ne i you 1,, were going to funk y
Without further comment he walked
away, and entered into conversation with
| the CAPTAIN OF the steamer.
| "All right" muttered Drnno1o between
his teeth-''all right, my sarcastic. grand
gentleman I'll be even with YOU yet"
The strange part Of It was that Guy os-
card never attempted 70 uesvaue ,t1u'n IVY y
from his post OF Joint eommandeE This
puzzled the half-bred sorely. may
have been that oscard knew men better
than this Indifferent manner would have
| led the observer to believe. Durnovo's
was lust one OF those natures when N
good hands might have been turned 70
good account. TOO much solitude too
much dealing with negro peoples. ana,
chiefly too long sojourn IN the demoIa4.
izing atmosphere OF West Africa, had
made worse man OF Victor DnrnoYo ina !,
nature originally intended. He was not
wholly bad Badness ~. after all, . mat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-07

ter OF comparison. and. In order to draw
correctly such comparison. every allow
fance must be made for difference IN
standard. Victor Durnovo's standard was
not a high one; that was all. And IN con.
tnuing to treat him as an equal and trust
him as such. Guy DISCARD only showea
that he was a cleYerer man that the worm
took him to be.
In due time Msala was reached Az the
scnnbcs suitable for up-river traffic were
+ by no means sufficient to transport the
whole OF the expeditionRry force IN one
tourney, division was made. DurnoVo
took charge OF the advance column, 1our-
neylng up to the camp from whlcn tn 10
long march through the forest was ~ "
begin. and sending back the canoes a So. III
Discard and the remainder Of the force;
With these canoes he sent BACK .Woru
that the hostile tribes were WITHIN rev y
days' march. and that he was fortltylhs
his camp. o.
This news seemed to furnish Guy % ~
card with food for considerable thousnt,
and after some space OF time no cu' 't'
Marie. ,.-. ~,
with her patlent dignity OF mien. awaited
Ms communication. She never TOOK neT
ewes Off the letter in his hand. oscaro
noticed the perslstency OF her gaze az
tho time and remembered IT again atteF-
wards. thar
serious news from Mr.. Durnovo.a
.,Yes?" rather thlessly. @
ut will not be safe for you to stay
at Msala-you must take the children
"Does he say that?" she asked, in her
rapid indistinct English.
"Who?''
"Vic--Mr. Durnovo."
mo" replied oscard. wondering at the
question.
'''He does not say anything about mo
or the children2' persisted Marie.
mo" !
"And yet he says there is danger?"
There was strange, angry look IN her
great dark eyes which DISCARD d1d NOT
understand
days march of his camp"
She gave an unpleasant little laugh.
',IIe does not seem to have thought Of
1T suppose" said Discard, folding the
letter and putting 1t in his pocket. that
he thinks 1t Ia my duty to DO what y
! best Tor Msala- That Ia why asked
you to speak to me"
Marie did not seem to be listening.
She was looking over his head UP enc
river, In the direction from whence the
m ssage had come, and there was SIM
sular hopelessness In her eyes. ),
II cannot leave until he tells me to-
she said, doggedly, ~.
Guy Oscard took the pipe from nus
lips and examined the bowl OF It atten-
| lively for q moment, !,
"Excuse me-" he said. gently, "but
insist on your aeaying with the ohiidEen
with you, and Will give you q letter 70
Miss Gordon, who will sec to your wants
at Loango."