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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
Freemnsonrx In Tibet.

Any of the British officers now on
the road to Lassa, Tibet who may hap
pen to be Freemasons have perhaps
just an outside chance Of solving an in
teresting question, says the New York
Globe, for there are those who be-
lieve that the high Rosicrucian adopts,
having emigrated to the east about the
beginning of the seventeenth century,
still inhabit the TEbetan plateaus to-
day. and some of the mysteries Of Free
masonry have been supposed to have
been acquired from the ROsicrucians.
IL they ever existed the ROsicrucians
were secret society possessing the art
Of turning baser metals into gold and
vOwing themselves to gratuitOus heal
ing of the sick. Skeptics, however,
maintain that there never was such a
society, but that It was invented as
ponderous joke by a learned seven
teenth century treatise writer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

tional affairs has Been extensive, for
he has been chairman for many years
OF the house committee on foreign af-
fairs, and previous. to entering con-
gress he had career as a diplomat
that gave him opportunity to render
his country important service.
Robert Roberts Hit was born in Ur-
bana, o., Jan. 10, 1884. His father, the
Rev. Thomas S. Hit. removed when
Robert was three years old to Mount
Morris, ILL.,, where the family home
has been ever since. The son worked
OH the farm his father owned, prepared
for college at Rock River seminary and
graduated in 1865 from ASbury uniYer-
sity, Greencastle, Ind. His first work
was as a law reporter and newspaper
writer in Chicago. Then came his en-
ployment as official reporter Of the Hi
nOis assembly and bis reporting of the
LinSoln-Douglas debates, already men
toned. Early In the war he held q
confidential position under Secretary
Stanton, and in 1865 he accompanied a
board of treaty commissioners to the
northwest, ascending the Missouri riv
er 1900 miles and il letters to Chi
cago paper describing in a graphic
manner the character of the country
and his own experiences He made an
extensive tour of Europe and the ORR
ent in 1867 and while on this journey
had the unusual experience of being
captured by Greek. bandits on the
plains of Marathon, where some $500
years ago the Greeks won their great
victory over the Persian hordes. For
tunately the bandits released their cap
tive, thus permitting him to live for
the accomplishment of deeds for which
he will be gratefully remembered by
his cOuntrymen. whether he becomes
vice president or not!
In 1871 Grant sent Mr.. Hit on
mission to Santo Domingo to make n
report on the wisdom of annexation
and in 1874 appointed him secretary of
legation at Paris He had just mar
ried Miss Sallie Reynolds Of Lafayette,
Ind. and the home of the Hits in
Paris became very popular among
Americans visiting the French capital.
Mrs. Hit has in years since been a
most popular society leader at Wash
ingtOn. James q. Blaine thought high
~ of Hit. and at his suggestion Presi-
dent Garfield invited him to become as
ststant secretary Of state. In 1882 he
was elected TO represent the Ninth
then the Sixth-distrfct Of Illinois in
congress, and his diplomatic expert
ences made him n natural choice for
the important Craftsmanship OF the
committee on foreign affairs Of the
house of representative. He IS re
garded as one of the foremost authori-
ties on foreign affairs and during the
Venezuelan controversy Of President
Cleveland's time. the discussion pre-
liminary 10 the war with Spain and
in the events subsequent 10 that war
was able TO give the government val
liable service
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
ECHOES FROM THE WAR
Incidents of the Japanese Naval
Operations.
PRoP1r1OUs OMEN OF VICTORY.

Legendary story Told of the Doves
at the Hachimnn shrine In HakO-
zakI-Hnppenings Which show the
HerOism. Courage and Patriotic
FerVor of the Japanese.
The following little side lights deal
ing with Japanese naval operations in
the far cast are taken from "Anec-
dotes and Incidents of the JapanRus-
sian Naval Warfare" published in To-
kyo:
Many superstitious stories are In
vented by the Japanese to show their
firm conviction that they would win in
this war. One of these stories is about
the dove. which, you know, is believed
from the old times to be a messenger
of the Hachiman Daibosatsu. Japanese
Mars, and to be good omen in bat
tie. Again, you must have learned in
the history of Japan that the IIachi-
man shrine at HakOzaki. Fukuoka.
ChikuZel province. has the reputation
of having caused the defeat of the for
eign invaders. Well. there are many
uONeS at IIle SuIllt At 1ldhoL'ihl. WI
the occasion of the China-Japancse
war. some years ago. they few away
for an unknown destination and did
not return until the end Of that war.
This strange behavior of the doves was
a puzzle to the people of those times,
and the story has come down to the
present. Now, prior to the beginning
of the RuSsia-Japaaese naval battle
that is, on Feb. 5-abOut 700 doves.
which were usually assembled in the
neighbOrhood of the Fuku-Telimon
of from thirty to fifty to the sacred
basin. in which the people wash their
hands before they worship at the
shrine. and washed their wings. At
the end of that day, about in the
evening. tremendous sound, as of the
crashing Of the towering arch. was
heard by the much frightened people
of the neighbOrhOOd, who then has
tened to the shrine to see what had
occurred. 10! Hundreds of doves
were uniformly ascending to the skies
and then few in the direction of tho
northwest. These doves up to n re-
cent date had not returned. The peO-
pie alleged that they have gone to Ko-
rea in order to protect our forces. Be-
fore many days had elapsed after their
departure the victory at Chemulpo was
reported.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
LONDON FLOWER FAD.
Small Orchid Centerpiece For Table
AdOrnmcnt Costs $25.


Orchids. not cut blossoms arranged
in specimen glasses, but growing
plants. are the latest table decoration
in London, says cable dispatch to the
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Placed in pot covers of basket work,
china or silver and maSsed in groups
of contrasting puppies. browns and vel
lows. with their own queer fieshy
leaves as a foil, the effect of half Il
dozen different kinds of orchids is as
rich as it is original. The glowing
bank of color against the dead white
of the tableclOth gives an impression
OF opulence and of oriental magnifi-
cence which accords with the cost of
this novel form of table adOrnmcnt.
For SO a small centerpIece suit
able for an intimate dinner can be
furnished. but for occasions where the
number of guests runs into two figures,
the cost is in proportion, while for
large banquets even n city company
might hesitate before the expense Of
hiring an orchid decoration for a single
nights festivity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

They fed in every direction. Blood
stood in pools, and the grass OF the
gauntlet field was crimsoned with the
life current OF those who had a few
moments before laughed at the cap
tive's appeals.
The bonds OF the happy prisoners
were cut, and then all eyes were turned
toward the balloon. 1t descended slow
ly, and FOxmart Kingdom stood under
1t as it approached the earth to receive
the bride who had been torn from his
arms. That same night the happy pair
were made still happier by a lighting
minister who rode with the rangers.
On the Fourth OF July many old set
tiers will camp at Apache Crossing. on
the Colorado. Among these there will
be several hundred young men and
young ladies who are familiar with the
appearance and customs of the Indians.
A part of these will represent Co
manche warriors. while others will act
the part of captives. Several old Co
manche warriors who participated in
the great battle at this place and sew
eral young braves who are fond Of
mimic war are expected to be present.
Miss Clyde Fair. u granddaughter OF
the captive whom the iendish renegade
dashed to the fire balloon. intends to
reproduce the fearful scene that was
amusing the savages when the enraged
Texans swoOped down upon them and
changed the songs of the war dance
into u death knell.
The aged couple who suffered so
much at the hands of the red fiends
and several other captives who are
still alive will be present to aid in re-
producing in mimic tragedy every fea-
ture OF the wild scenes that took. place
on this same ground just fifty-fiye
years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
CANARY'S TIMELY WARNING.
How n Chicago Woman Captured
Burglars by n Clever Ruse.

Mrs. L. w. McHarry, wealthy wo-
man who lives in South Chicago, was
awakened early the other morning by
the shrill chirping of her pet canary,
Dick, says a Chicago dispatch. Mrs.
McHarry realized there was something
wrong and when fully awake saw
three young men at her bedside who
demanded her money. They had en-
tered the house by means of skeleton
keys.
She had a large sum of money un-
der her pillow, but with presence of
mind told the burglars that her money
was in a closet in the room. The men
went into the closet to search and the
woman locked the door and made them
prisoners. She screamed from a win
dow, and detectives who were passing
came in and arrested the thieves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
PRINCE LUN'S GENEROSITY.
Fine Tips bestowed on Hotel SerV-
ants by Chinese Royalty.


There is no doubt in the minds OF the
attaches of the Washington hotel at
st Louis that Prince Pu Lun is real
prince and knows how TO uphold the
dignity of the Office, says the ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat. And Mr.. Wong the
vice commissioner. is a prince. too. if
you ask the walters, chefs or bell boys
at the Washington about it. Whatever
doubts the attaches might have had
about the matter were glOriously dissi-
pated the other morning when the
prince and his retinue were on the eve
of taking their departure for Chicago.
The prince, or Mr.. Wong for him, did
not forget the people who had looked
after his wants so carefully for three
weeks. There was something doing"
for every one of them, and it wasn't
silver either, but bank notes.
The money was turned over to Man
ager Knapp by Mr. Wong for diStribu-
ton. Richard VOlk, the waiter who
served the prince throughout his visit,
drew the capital prize. 1t was q 500
bill. The chef and his assistants got Is
much more, and a still larger amount
was split up among the bell boys so
that each one got SO. Then came the
head waiter and some of his function
aries for a neat sum, then the por-
tiers, the chambermaids and all the
rest who had even SO much as looked
into the royal apartments. Last but
not least, were the hello girls, who
received $40 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

ed with facility, and their ammunition
is lighter than that OF the enemy. AS
the average Japanese has smaller
physique than the average Russian SOL
der the fact that his ammunition is
lighter is an important item. Owing
to this fact he can probably carry an
amount equal In efficiency, though not
in weight, to that of the opposing sol
der in spite of his inferiority in ply
siQue.
The rifles of the opposing armies are
about equal in weight, though they
are quite different in construction and
carrying power. The enterprise and
the capacity for being up to date which
the Japanese have shown of late years
in matters of industry they have also
displayed in the equipment of their
army and navy, and this is now prov
ing a fortunate thing for them in their
contest with great power like Rus
STA, which, despite its enormous re-
sources, is slow to think and move and
therefore at Il disadvantage in many
respects when contending with peo-
pie so agile in movement and fertile in
resource as the men from the mikado'S
country. The best authorities on war
fare now favor the manufacture of
rifles of smaller caliber and longer
range. The Japanese rife has a cali
Der of 65 millimeters and carries a
cartridge weighing twenty-five grams,
while the weight of the Russian car
fridge is twenty-siX grams. The Japa
nese rife, called the Arisaka because
it was invented in 1897 by Colonel
Arisaka of the Japanese army, carries
a projectile for 2,200 feet at an eleva-
ton equal to the height of Il man. The
Russian rifle carries its bullet at this
height for LOO feet. The initial veloc-
ity of the Arisaka rifle is 1856 feet per
second, which is 500 feet faster than
that of the Russian rife.
So far the comparison of equipment
seems TO favor the Japanese. But it
is to be remembered that at a certain
range the rifles used by the Japanese
have the capacity Of making very clean
holes in the soldiers hit. and this is not
an advantage in warfare. as a man
may be wounded without being stopped
from fighting unless the bullet pierces
a vital spot A bullet moving slower
is apt to do more damage provided the
range IS right. However, at short
range the Japanese bullets are able to
do plenty of damage to those hit. A
high velocity rifle has greater penetra-
ton and therefore makes cleaner holes
at long than short range. Much OF the
fighting between the japanese and the
Russians has been at short range.
Individually the Japanese are very
good fighters at short range. the old
samurai traditions being to some ex-
tent responsible for this. Then, too,
they do not seem TO care how many
men are lost so long as the victory is
on their side. In the battle fought for
the possession of the mountain chain
north of Port Arthur the Japanese IN
fantry took Il chain Of five hills held
by Russian artillery. losing 100 men
in the first assault. nut this assault
enabled them to carry the two north
erly slopes, and then after a furious
artillery fight, in which the Japanese
are notable for craftsmanship, they
scaled the remaining slopes and drove
the Russians back to KinchOw.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

i've elements of the Republican party
for City years. He was the official
stenographic reporter of the Illinois
general assembly in 1853, 1888 and
1860. In the course Of his work in re-
porting the Lincoln-Douglas debates in
the memorable controversy preceding
Mr.. Lincoln's nomination for the pres
idency he came into intimate relations
with the great emancipation. Lincoln
used to call him Bob. and by that
name he has been affectionately known
ever since.
The Illinois Republicans At their re-
cent convention Endorsed Mr. Hit for
the nomination as vice president He
has served his district and his state
well and honOrably for period OF over
twenty years in the national congress.
but his services have not been confined
to the people of one commonwealth.
His influence on national and ipterna-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

The heads OF Japanese children are
deeply imbued with feeling Of pride
for the imperial household and the
country. OF many stories OF their ami
mostly one of the most interesting Is
about Masanori Ottawa. an cight-year
old boy who contributed to the war
fund the sum of 1920 yen, the total OF
his pocket money received from his pa
rents. with an accompanying letter
written by himself. The letter says:
"This money is my savings. made
up of five or ten sen tips received from
my parents. War has commenced be-
tween Japan and Russia. l want to
go to the war. but am too small TO go.
l wish TO have bullets bought with this
money, which l give to the govern
ment. in order that we may win the
battle. AS my parents approve Of my
contribution, please accept il. AS
reward, If you win the war. please give
me sword"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
HIT AND HIS BOOM
MAY BE NOMINATED AS Mr.. ROOSE-
VELT'S RUNNING MATE.

Time-Hitt Was n Friend of Lin
coin, Grant, Blaine and Garfield.
His Diplomatic Service.
Representative Robert r. Hit of I'LL
nois, who is much talked of as the
Republican nominee for vice president,
IS one of the old war horses of the
party in the best sense of the phrase.
His nomination as the running mate
of Mr.. Roosevelt would link the ticket
with LincOln's time, for 1T was as Il
shorthand reporter taking down the
famous LincOin-Douglas debates that
Mr.. Hit began his career. He has
been identified with the most progress
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
wound. From Japanese Bullets.

Russian surgeons say that the Japa-
nese rifle bullets. while possessing a
great deal OF stopping power. make
small. clean holes. which can be easily
treated and give excellent Opportuni-
c.es FOR the early recovery of the
wounded unless some vital organ IS
pierced. There have been many cases
OF recovery after the intest:nes have
been penetrated. Interesting contribu-
tons TO surgical science Will follow the
ending OF hosti,itieS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
Average Height of Jap and Russian

Another cherished tradition is crush
ed by the statement that the Russians
as a people average but little more in
height than do the japanese. says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. The average
height of the Russian man is G6.04
inches, while the Jap's is GIL inches.
An average superiority in stature of
considerably less than three inches
isn't very startling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
THE RIVAL WEAPONS
Ours OF THE JAPANESE AND RUS
SLAMS COMPARED.

The ArisaI<a Rife of the Jnpnnese of
Smaller CaIiber and Longer Range.
The Russian Gun Not quite So Up
to Date.
The victories of the Japanese in Man
churia make it interesting to compare
their methods of fighting and their
weapons with those of the Russians.
The repeated successes of the Japa-
nese naturally raise the query whether
their superiority oyer their foes on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
,1nrtininne,. Trenrure seekers.

Treasure hunting has become the
principal occupation OF the islanders OF
Martinique They dig day and night
among the ruins caused by the errp-
tons OF Mont Pelee for gold and othe,
valuables.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
No Immediate Danger.

zone of the scientists says virtue Is
merely a disease with some people"
MY goodness" exclaimed the lady
who was preparing for a season in
New York society 81 wonder if it's
catchingY'-Chicago Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

The c!nematograph is being pat to
novel Use by Paris surgeons in teach
lag students how TO perform various
surgica! operations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04
THE Old LIBERTY BELL AN THE ST. LOUIS WORLDS FAIR

he
it o stay.
1893 the Worlds in Chicago
n
old bell exhibition the exposition Charleston The
o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

Life is the finest Of the fine arts. 1t
has TO be learned with lifelong pa
thence. and the years Of our pilgrimage
are al too short to master II tn
acknowledgements
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

TIE Guns AND BAYOEETS or JAPANESE
AND RUSSIAN SoLDIEEs.
land as we'll as at sea IS Due Wholly
TO greater strategy and courage or in
part TO the character Of their arms.
Certainly much Of the success of the
japanese is due 10 their ability TO 60
in light marching ORDER and outstrtp
the enemy in all kinds of maneuvers.
During the Boxer insurrectiOn in Chi
ma in 1900 the japanese soldiers were
notable for their ability in this re-
spect They pack their supplies and
AMMUNITION so that they can be NOV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-06-04

A third class bluejacket on board the
Fuji had his right hand cut off by n
shell. The worthy japanese bluejack-
ct calmly picked up the hand with his
left one and. bringing 1t TO surgeon.
said, "Wil this become as 1t was be-
fore?"
The warship Mikasa was the focus OF
the enemy's fire. Amid the hail Of
shots man with pen and paper stood
by Vice Admiral Togo. commander in
chief. He was the chronicler Of the
naval battle, Kanzaburo YOshimura by
name, and naval judiciary by office.
Captain Shimamura repeatedly eau
toned him to 20 down. as he was eX-
posed to danger Mr.. Yoshimura would
not hear the caution. He remained up
on the bridge where many shot was
arriving. and said: II am the only civil
officer on board. II were concealed.
where could get the materials for the
history of the war; He still remained
there when. with a thunderous crash.
a big shell hit the Mikasa. It's frag-
ments hit him on the shoulder and
right leg and inflicted serious wounds.
Some time prior to TITS. when peaceful
relations DGLNetIl IbhSSld anu JdDdu Dc~
came almost impossible. il was rumor-
ed that change would take place
among the crew OF japanese warships.
No sooner had this rumor reached Mr..
Yoshimura than he appeared at the de-
partment Of the navy and declared. "In
case the government transfers me from
the feet TO a post on land I will COM
NIT harikari IN the presence of such an
order"
The desperate attempt to block Port
Arthur having proved no complete sue
cess. the four officers, including Sub
Iieutenants Torisaki and Saito. felt so
much ashamed that they got their
heads entirely shaved by way OF PEN
itence. This sentiment prevailing
among the japanese warriors well ex-
plains the reason why they are so
brave. ---
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-17
MAY TRY
AGAIN
LIQUOR lleEHoE THAT WAS
TURNED DOWN MAY BG M
VtVUD


l'"'' " Marlin Whoft application
Ton 90 iIIHaH license HHH TUNED
down hF the council last Monday.
HtU E"iuH Ia make another HpplIst.
iiah Ton one AT The meeting Of 90"
license Hhd Hstsuu" committee this
afternoon according Co "a report boo
circulation to-day % Dos HtIi that the
second attempt be- being Waas put
Huhnl 90 an agreement made among
the 'uun. iIueu hF which the present
saloon ilmliH afr Geo Dee extended
The proposed location Of itobb A
MutliuH SALOON. uu Union street De.
tween Second and Third avenues.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-17
HARMONY
CLUB MEETS

The Harmony club held an en-
thusiaatis meeting IN ben Hur hall
last niEht being the fret meeting
since the summer vacation Aside
from the regular business 81 the
club the political situation wa
thoroughly discussed aud addresses
made by u kessler president 81
tue club Ret Mr " Gsuaa Her
bert T. Jaffe. ~ Symmetrical
chairman Of the executive board
aud ! iaaaln
The msmbsfahlp ~ the club nov
exceeds 40 and every member ~
the goo present last nlEht pledged
himself To- secure a. least one new
member before n. coming eleetiun
During the addreHacr the mention
- Hon sam ~ piles A. the nsHt
United States senator from kim
county and Ma Otto A Case a.
cur neat county clerk waa thssred
again and again
The club ulli hold two meeting
each week until the election and AZ
some 81 these mrstluEH II expect
"a have several ~ The beet know
orators In the state "a deliver al
dresses on the political situation
Refreshments acre served