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The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12

| Meanwhile the king was speaking
anably: "As you did not favor us
with your presence among the Wise
Men, my lord, 1t is likely that you
do not know of the good luck which
has befallen our cause. This prudent
Earl, who before the battle had con-
cluded with himself that England
had so little to hope for from our
reign that he was willing to throw
his weight against us, has found his
victory so without relish that he has
become our sworn ally.
In former days l think there was
some hostile temper between the earl
and you. But I expect you will see
that under the stress of foreign war
all lesser strife must give way. SO
desire that you will repeat in my
presence the troth already plighted
| by these Others.
He made a slight gesture, and the
Gainer took step forward. Hesltat-
ing. the Etheling went from red to
white. Then, with a swift motion, he
unsheathed his sword and stretched
it out, point foremost.
ihihS Luuuuup lie SdlU, IN no
other way does my hand go forth to-
ward traitor
The sternness that had underlain
the kings manner rose slowly and
| spread over the whole surface of his
person. as he drew himself up in
! towering offense.
Lord of Ivarsdale, bethink yourself
to whom you speak,"
King of the Angles, the right of
open speech has belonged to my race
as long as the right to the crown has
belonged to yours. So my fathers
fathers spoke to yours under the coun-
Gil tree, and so shall speak to you
while live"
| Every eye was fastened upon the
two by the fire. Freeman and his
leader, or feudal lord and his depend
ant? For the moment they stood
forth as representatives of a mighty
conflict. and every breath hung upon
their motions.
Then rnere was no longer any
doubt concerning the position of
Ethelred's son. He saw with deliber-
crate emphasis, The only policy
which concerns those of your station
is obedience"
We of lvarsdale do not profess
such obedience. King Edmund. Our
land we hold as our fathers held tt
! from Gods bounty and the might OF
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
CHAPTER VIi.-Continued.

Voices rose in angry questioning.
but Randalin was too fear-benumbed
TO understand what they said. Nor
mans keen eyes were turned upon
her, and recognition was dawning in
their gaze.
'-rhe boy from Avalcomb! ! would
have sworn to it that had separated
his life from his body not eight-and-
forty hours ago" A CLEAN of eager
ness came into his face, and he bent
over her. You shall serve my pur-
pose by your obstinacy,' he said un-
der his breath. You shall tell me
where your sister lies hidden. and it
may be that | will grant to you a
longer life"
Her stiff lips could not have spoken
an answer had her paralyzed brain
been able to frame one. She could
only gaze back at him in helpless
waiting. Through the hush quiet
voice spoke.
you are eager in rising, my lords"
1t said.
From the shelter, half cave, half
bower, which had been contrived
amid the bushes, a warrior of mighty
frame had emerged and stood exam
lining the scene. The light that re-
vealed the rrotruding chin had no
need to pick out the jeweled diadem
to mark him as Edmund Ironsdes.
He repeated his inquiry, What is
the amusement, my thames? From
the clamor which awakened me, |
had some notion Of an attack"
Norman of Baddeby bent in rever-
ence. Your expectations are to this
degree fulfilled, my royal lord" he
made answer Behold the enemy!"
Stopping, he raised the red-cloaked
figure by its collar and held it up in
the freight. AS murmur of laugh
ter went around he lowered it again
and spoke more gravely. "a hand
neads not be large to get hilt under
its grippe. however. The young wolf
is of northern breed. He seeks my
life because in skirmish, few days
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
SECRET OF THE sPHlNA
Information Given to the Seekers Of
Hidden Treasure,

Information Given to the Seekers Of
Hidden Treasure.
The Egyptian Gazette Of Cairo pub
fishes the following. The sub.oined
translation Of part of the Kitab eli
est for and may perhaps encourage
those of our readers who propose to
uncover the sphinx. The Kitab ell Ka-
noor is book compiled certainly sew
eral hundred years back and very
highly valued by Maghrabi treasure
seekers. Not many copies of the work
are known to exist.
Go to the sphinx and measure from
its face southeast twelve maliki cubits
that is to say, each q cuhit and .
half of the greatest cubit. Search
fhere and you will find two mastabas
OF stone and stones scattered around
them. Dig between the two mastabas
about mans height and you will
find a plate {? flagstone). Clear it
from sand well and raise 1t and pass
to the door which is the door Of the
great pyramid. Cross the threshold
OF the door and beware of the wells
on the right and left, which are closed
wells (sic). Pass straight on and take
no notice Of the wells and you viii
find in the breast (front) Of the wall
a great stone {? turning). Open it and
pass on and you will see many cells
on the right and left and before your
face greet cell with the (great) king
of the former kings of Egypt and
kings with him and his son around
him, wearing their kingly robes
adorned with gold and silver, and you
will see their treasures and their
emeralds and pearls and ornaments
Of gold aud silver.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Modern Foot Is Smaller,

1t is asserted by sculptor that the
human foot is becoming smaller. The
masculine foot Of twenty centuries
ago was about twelve inches long.
The average mans foot of to-day is
easily fitted with No. Sh shoe.
which is not above ten inches and
seven-sixteenths in length.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Production of Rubber,

The general impression prevails that
rubber is a product like wheat or corn
to be obtained from given tree. The
idea is quite erroneous. 1t has been
estimated that 1000 different species
contain rubber. though commercial
quantities have been obtained from
only forty or fifty.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
As to Eyebrows.

Il always look at a mans eye
brows before employing him." says q
successful tradesman. IF they meet
I know l am getting an active.
shrewd. calculating, determined. am
bilious and generally successful en-
ploye-one who will rise"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Jews In New York.

According to the most authorita.
tive estimates, there are now about
100000 Jews in New York, the total
POPULATION of which in 1908. as esti-
mated by the census bureau, was
3,716.139. Perhaps the Jews may be
about one-fifth of the present popula-
ton.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Must Near Short Dresses,

The municipality Of Troppau. in
Austria, Silesia, has followed the ex-
ample OF the Bohemian and Moravian
capitals in making the trailing Of
ladies' dresses in the public parks pun.
ishable with fine.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Uncover Ancient warship,

During the work of dredging at the
new harbor at Havre a wooden war.
ship has been discovered buried in
the mud, and six cannon. still loaded,
have been recovered.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Loss Due to Fire.

A Birmingham. England, insurance
office recently received a claim for
compensation from a woman for the
loss of joint Of meat which was
burnt in the oven. She informed them
that the loss was due to fire.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
PaIinQs Replace Laths.

The lath and wire patent fencing is
finding competitor in an English
make, in which chestnut palings re-
place the customary laths. The pales.
1t is asserted, are cleft with the grain
from hard. slow-grown chestnut poles.
and are supported on annealed gal.
vaniZed steel wires.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
As to Proper Marrying Age.

MY dear SIR" replied Max o'Rell
to a correspondent who wrote asking
him at what age he considered he
should marry. some people should
not marry until they are 47O years
old. l should say in your case be-
tween 23O and 2SO would do excel
lently"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Find Il Easy to Fast,

In fasting feats the sect known as
the Jains, in India, is far ahead OF
all rivals Fasts of from thirty to
forty days are very common. and
once year the people abstain from
food for seventy-tive days.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
To Grow Cotton in Africa.

Germany, following the course Of
facturers, is agtating movement to
cultivate cotton in German Africa.
with the idea Of securing a source OF
supply independent of the American
market.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Origin of Signing the Cross.

The cross was used in signing in
the beginning of Christianity by all
followers of Christ to distinguish them
from the pagans. and it was also used
as pledge of the truth of the matter
signed. This cross remains to this
day in the signature Of ecclesiastics,
as well as being testimony of the illit-
crate.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
First Real Use Of Torpedoes.

Though the Russians employed sta
tionary mines in harbors during 1854
5, torpedo historians date the real
start of the weapon from the out
break of the American civil war. 1t
was used with considerable effect
during that struggle.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Rovaltv Fad for Birds Eoos

The king of Denmark has very
valuable collection OF birds eggs.
which includes specimens Of nearly
every kind in existence. The collec-
ton Is considered to be worth about
STE, 900.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Stone Churches crumblc.

In 700 years the stone work of three
successive parish churches erected at
Rowley Regis. Staffordshire. England.
has crumbled away. and it has now
been found necessary to erect fourth
church.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Prosperous Mission In China.

The year 1903 in the Pres byterian
mission in Canton, China, was the
best in Its history. To the twenty
churches there were 1,09s additions,
and the local contributions a.oounted0]
to more than $4,000.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12
Little Rheumatism in Japan.

Rheumatism is almost unknown in
Japan. The Japanese escape the
malady to great degree by avoid
ing the excessive use of alcohol and
tobacco.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-08-12

The man who has only flowers in
the garden of his life does not need
to build q wall about it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that on Tues
day, the fifth day of April, y. ID 1904,
in the city of Rock Island, Illinois, an
election viii be held for the following
officers, to-wit:
CITY OFFICERS.
One alderman in the First ward for
two years.
One alderman in the Second ward for
two years.
One alderman in the Third ward for
two years.
one alderman in the Fourth ward
for two years.
One alderman in the Fifth ward for
two years.
One alderman in the Sixth ward for
two years.
One alderman in the Seventh ward
for two years.
TOWN OFFICERS.
One assessor for one year.
One collector for one year.
One supervisor for two years.
Three assistant supervisors for two
years.
Which election will be open at :
o'clock in the morning and continue
open until o'clock in the afternoon
of that day. Places of registration
and voting will be as follows:
First ward-First precinct. No. 400
Fourth avenue.
First ward-Sccond precinct, No. 5Ot
Fourth avenue.
Second ward-First precinct, No
1914 Third avenue.
Second ward-Second precinct, barn,
No. 919 Sixth avenue.
Third ward-First precinct. county
Jail, Third avenue and Fourteenth
street.
Third ward-Second precinct, No.
1922 Seventh avenue.
Third ward-Third precinct, No. Ills
Fifteenth street.
Fourth ward-First precinct, Tricks
livery. 1914 Third avenue.
Fourth ward-Second precinct, NJ
Levy's carriage house, Nineteenth
street, between Sixth and Seventh ave.
nues.
Fifth ward-First precinct, hose
house on Twcnty-sccond street
Fifth ward Second precinct,
Schmid's grocery, No. S23 Twentieth
street.
Sixth ward-FirSt precinct. hose
house. Twcnty-SiXth street. near Sew
enth avenue.
Sixth ward-Sccond precinct, \. J..
Riess' barn, No. 7O9 Twcnty-scvcnth
street.
Seventh ward-First precinct, No.
BIO Fifth avenue.
Seventh ward-Sccond precinct, Pc
tersou's carpenter shop, No. $40 For
ty-iifth street.
Seventh ward-Third precinct. AL
bert OIsen's barn. Forty-fourth street
between Seventh and Eighth avenues
II. {. SCHAFFER,
City ana Town Clerk
Rock Island, H., March -, 1904
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
RooseveIt as Chairman.

The difficulty that Mr. Roosevelt i
having in finding an acceptable man
for the craftsmanship Of the republican
national convention II causing him
some concern. Many there are who
are willing To take the place. but they
are not e the right sort or caiihre or
some such thing. And the men who
are considered capable don't want the
job. Most IF the latter have suddenly
developed physical infirmatie> that
make il impossible for them to stand
Jhe strain cf the campaign. In this
extremity the presidents friends
ha,, Usgested to him that il might he
well To take any good republican who
wan; -l~ place and then let Strou.
executive and advisory committee do
the real work. This plan does not
commend itself To- the New York sun.
II saws that to propose an advisory
and executive committee for Mr..
Roosevelt Is both ridiculous and in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

sulting. He needs no advice" says the
sun. He has it to give. He i cap
able # attending to whatever duties
of the executive. the eXecutant and
the executioner that may come in his
way" And then. continuing the sun
says:
"Precedents don't count. He loves to
smash precedents and 10 break rec
ord~. Everybody knows that the
chairman If national committee -
the candidates personal choice. What
j. the difference. in principle. between
appointing somebody else and appoint
ing yourself? The presidents chief
duty i To get himself nominated and
then to get himself elected. All other
con alterations are trivial and on the
side By becoming chairman in name.
IL he Will be in fact. Mr.. Roosevelt
will take no new responsibility or Ia
Dor. TIL the close of the polls ON the
Tuesday after the first Monday in No
vember he Will but continue the sub
lime task to which he has been devot-
ing himself for 20 many months. Does
not the good Of the country require
him 10 chair. advise and execute. him
Self?"
And why should not Mr.. Roosevelt
| take the advise of such an energetic
and cccentric-republica paper a the
| New York sun? asks the indianapolis
| Sentinel. 1t j. possible that he Will
think the sun j. making fun of hin?
| But even 80. i il not also true that ii
i hewing too close to facts To be TAX
| IN IinhfIN
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
SKIN And BLOOD
PURIFICATION
CutiCura Soap, Ointment
and Pills
Cleanse the Skin, Scalp
and Blood
Of TOnuring, Disfiguring, Hu-
mOurS with Loss of Hair
COMPLETE TREATMENT SI.OO

Thousands of the worlds best peo-
pie have found instant relief and speedy
cure by the use of Cuticura Soap, Oint-
ment and Pills in the most torturing
and disnguring of itching, burning and
scaly humours, eczemas, rashes, itch
ings and inflammations.
Thousands of tired, fretted mothers,
of skin-tortured and disfgured babies,
OF all ages and conditions, have certi-
fed TO almost miraculous cures by the
Cuticura remedies, when the best med
ical skill had failed to relieve, much
less cure.
Cuticura Treatment is local and con-
stitutional - complete and perfect,
pure, sweet and wholesome. Battle the
affected surfaces with Cuticura Soap
and hot water to cleanse the skin of
c-usts and scales and soften the thick
ened cuticle, dry without hard rubbing,
and apply Cuticura Ointment freely to
allay itching, irritation and intlamma-
ton, and soothe and heal, and lastly
take Cuticura ResolVent Pills to cool
and cleanse the blood. ana put every
function in a state of healthy activity.
More great cures of simple, ScrofulouS
and hereditary humours are daily made
by Cuticura remedies than by all other
blood and skin remedies combined, q
single set being often sufficient to cure
the most distressing cases when all
else fails.
Sold throughout the world Cuticura Resolyent soc
oiniment 5nc Soap sc, Depots London % Charter
house So: Paris. Rue de Ia PAX; Boston ls7 Columbus
Ave. Potter Drug and Chem Corp, Sole Propa,
as send for " Skin and Blood PurihcstiOn."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
WASHING WITHOUT WATER
Is Like Trying TO Get Rid of Dandrun
Without Herpicidc.

Did you ever sec any one trying t.
wash themselves without soap or
water?
If you did what would you say Of
aim?
1t is every bit as foolish to try to get
id of Ddulrun and TO prevent Bald
ness by ceeiiu~ the germs which cause
t, with Canthrarilcs. VaseIine Glycer-
inc and similar substances which form
the principal ingredients Of most So
caucd Hair Nigors-
NewbrO's Herpicide is successful be
,aUsc it attacks and kills the parasitic
germ which feeds on the hair roots.
IT is the original and only genuine
scalp Germicide manufactured
Sold by leading druggists Send Joe. in
ltamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.
Detroit. Mich.
For sale by T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

bishop Morrison. of the Episcopal
diocese Of Iowa. has expressed him
self ON the divorce question. The
bishop takes an optimistic view Of
the situation. He sees the dawn of
a day when all religious societies viii
refuse 10 Ccuntenance the rcmarriage
Of a divorced person. He emphasizes
the disapproval with which both the
Catholic and Episcopal organizations
view what has been termed ''Prcgres-
siNr pOlygamy."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

y Lincoln telegraph operator says
that the funniest message he ever sent
was signed ny q Young lady. She en-
tered the office in great distress and
dashed off message which she want
Ell sent quickly. II WAS plain To see
that she wa> in trouble and her raj
ment carried with IL matrimonial sug-
gr>tiun. The message was addressed
To "a man. Il read: postpone my mar
riage ceremony. Missed my train. -
The sender was the bride To he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

The latest adviceS Indicate that in
the land battle in which Gen. Kuro-
patkin reported that his army retired
in perfect order ike a procession. the
IiI~siaus really lost 400 men. This
was the victory celebrated at -. Pc
tersburg. The Russian motto seems
To he lit might have been worse"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
IMMENSE TOBACCO PURCHASE.
FORTY Eight Thousand Dollars Paid
for n Fancy Lot of Tobacco.

The biggest purchase of high grade
-obacco ever made liz the West by a
.igaT manufacturer was made last
Wednesday by Frank p. Lewis, Peoria
Ill. for his celebrated Single Binder
.:igar. \ written guarantee was given
that the entire amount was TO be fancy
selected tobacco. This, no doubt
makes lewis factory the largest
holder =: - United States of Tobacco
o. so high a grading HerCGId -ITCC
SlTsIs?, GSc. 81, 1919
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
4 TbouphtfuI Man

VI. NJ. Austin. Of Winchester. Ind.
knew what 10 do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case 81
stomach and liver trouble. physicians
could not help her. He thought Of and
tried Dir. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only CSC. at Hartz & UIlemey-
er,s drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
Land Excursions to Oklahoma

Land excursions TO Oklahoma will
be run over the Rock Island System
April > and 70. For further particu-
lars. call on or write
E. z. MORGAN,
Skinner Building.
HENRY J. GRIPP,
1910 Fifteenth Street. Moline, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

Wars. like most other thing. move
much more rapidly nowadays than
they did i'm former day. About 100
years ago war between Russia and
China over Manchuria lasted Is wears.
II was nothing uncommon in those
days for grandchildren to grow up
and participate in war; i'm which their
ancestors had been engaged. says the
Los Angeles Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

DR.. Edward Everett Hale proposes
a supreme court of arbitration to
settle all international disputes. The
idea il admirable. the only danger.
rs the Bloomington Bulletin suggests.
being that he nations with the most
ships and guns would not be afraid
10 be in contempt Of court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

Rock Island Democratic Township Ticket

Rock Island Democratic Township Ticket
Supervisor-M. ". BATTLES.
Assistant Supervisors - LOUIS y
BOURDEAU. JAMES ii. LAMONT
EDWIN WARD.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT W. HENRY.
Collector-JOHN {. AUD.
For Aldermen.
First
Second ward-H. W. WARD.
Third ward-OTTO II. BIRKEL.
Fourth ward-JOHN p. SEXTON.
Fifth ward-WILLIAM TREFZ.
Sixth ward-FRANK NJ. LAWLER.
Seventh Ward-......
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

TERMs-Dafy. 10 cents per week weekly,
ti per year IN advance.
All communications of argumentative
Character, political or religious, must have
real name attached tor publication. Nc
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures.
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship in Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

Adycrting To the st. Louis maya
zine writer. who committed suicide
the Chicago Chronicle finds in his oc-
cUpatiun abundant reason for the
rash act. The paper believes any man
who attempts to string words. care
full always as he must bc 10 express
no opinion. must eventually become
unba lanCeG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

That wa Il terrible slap admins
tered To- Roosevelt by the nomination
for conprc-, of son Of Gen. Jacob
Smith sister. 1t was Il slap right on
the ankle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

If Germany wishes {" show it,
friendship in substantial manner. it
might give the sO-mile-an-hour loco
motive to the Siberian railway
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

Senator Burton will never resign.
He has nerve enough to brazcn it out
TO the end.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly At 1904 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island, Ill. IEntered at
the poston1ce as secono-cIass matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

BY THE j. W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-05

Notice is hereby given, that on Tues
day, the fifth day of April. y. ID 1904,
in the city of Rock Island, Illinois, an
election viii be held for the following
officers +o-v.;+.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-11
INJURY
OF A SERIOUS NATURE SUSTAIN
ED BY cAMBELL WHILE FLEE
ING FROM OFFICER.
WAS DEADHEADING HIS WAY ON
FREIGHT TRAIN TO CINCINNATI,
WHEN SpIED BY oFFIcER.
In Flight From the Clutches of the Law,
He Fell and Broke His Right Thigh
Is Now in the Hospital.

Hugh Cambell is in Kessler hospital
with his right thigh broken as the re.
suit of chase the captain of the Bal
timore 4 Ohio police service had with
him here Tuesday afternoon. Cambell
was attempting to beat mis- way to
Cincinnati, where he has friends. He
and two other fellows were spied in a
box ear shortly before four o'clock in
the yards by the officer as a freight
train was about to leave the depot. The
latter went toward them to arrest them,
but Cambell jumped out, ran up the
track, tripped himself by his foot
catcning in something on the ground
fell across the track and broke his right
thigh. He was carried to the depot,
where he lay until about six o'clock in
the evening, when he was taken in an
ambulance to the hospital.
cambell's people live in London, but
he has been in New York some line and
was making mis- way west by partly
paying his fare and dead heading.