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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02
The Flight of a Swallow.

Unless swallow stories be like an
glers' yarns, a bird belonging to an
Antwerp gentleman recently estab-
lished record, says "A Paris CORE
spondent of the London Telegraph. A
flight Of homing pigeons had been ar
ranged from Compiegne to Antwerp.
The swallow, caught by the gentleman
from a nest under his own roof and
duly marked, was sent to Compiegne
and given Its freedom with the ri
geons at 7:15 O'Clock In the morning
AT 1923 that same morning the swallow
returned to its nest at Antwerp. 1t
had covered the distance between the
towns of just under 14S miles in one
hour and eight minutes, having there
fore travelled at the extraordinary
speed of two miles and some 300 yards
per minute. The first pigeon TO reach
its cage, also at Antwerp, arrived there
only at 11:30.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02
BIGGEST CROWD FOR LABOR DAY
TRI-CITiE:S EVER ENTERTAINED

north side of Third. where respective
positions will be designated them by
the marshal or his aides.
After the parade. all will adjourn to
Suburban island. where the festivities
will commence promptly at 1870 p. m.
Hon. NJ. J. Wade has been chosen
speaker of the day. and, with short ad-
dresses by Mayor Andrew Olson, of
Moline; Mayor G. w. McCaskrin, of
Rock Island. and Mayor Harry Phillips,
of Davenport. feast of reason and en-
tertainment is assured. Other attrac-
tons on the program embrace base
ball game, fat mems race. 50-yard pota-
to race for ladies'. 100-yard dash for
gentlemen. canoe race. tug of war be-
tween two locals. tub race. and others
to be added later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02
AN ARMY POST LAUNDRY.
Fort LeavenwOrth, Kan, to Have the
Best In United States.


A laundry, owned and operated by
the United States government. some
thing after the method OF a post ex-
change or canteen, will be opened at
Fort Leavenworth. Kan, by Sept. 1.
says the Kansas City Times. 1t will
be the first one installed at any post
In the United States. and II it proves
successful government laundries Will
be established at Fort Riley. Fort Sill.
Fort Sheridan and all the other princi-
pal forts. The new laundry will be
used by officers families as well as the
soldiers.
The old commissary building east of
the Grant monument, which was va
Gated by Captain F. III. Lawton, post
commissary officer, a little over two
months ago will be Used for the laun-
dry. This building was erected in 1856
and is a substantial brick structure
with a basement. 1t Is well suited for
laundry purposes. A cement floor IN
the basement and new board floors on
the two other stories and other I'm
provements have been put In.
The government is sparing no ex-
pense to make the laundry first class.
A 100 horsepower boiler and 80
horsepower engine have been in
stalled. The machinery, which is to
cost $4,000, will include a large man
gle for ironing sheets and tablecloths.
a shirt starcher. a stiff bosom shirt
troner and the latest patent machinery
for every branch of laundry work.
While not the largest, 1t will be the
best equipped laundry in the country.
The laundry will not be operated on
a plan to make money for the govern
ment, but merely to meet expenses
and to save money to soldiers and the
families of officers. At present it costs
a soldier from 81 so to 81 q month to
have his washing done in the city by
a Chinaman or a negro woman. In
addition, he has to pay extra TO have
khaki uniforms Numbered. In the gov
eminent laundry soldier may have
twelve pieces, including the khaki uni
forms, washed for Is cents week.
The washing for officers and their fam
lilies will be at the same rate. Wash
ing will cost about two thirds of the
present price.
Civilian labor Will be employed to
operate the laundry, with the prob
able exception Of soldier clerk or
two. So far as possible work will be
furnished to soldiers relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02
Casualties In Japanese Navy.

According to the recent investiga-
lions of the medical department of the
imperial japanese navy, the total num-
Der of killed or wounded up to the end
of September amounted to 2,321 per-
sons. says the San Francisco Chronicle.
Six hundred and fifty-five of these
were slightly wounded, $50 severely
wounded, 1922 killed and 63 missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02

The japanese government is reported
t. have recently placed rush orders
with American corporations for 1000
cars, $50 locomotives and material for
$50 steel bridges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02
A Russian Generals Salary.

The salary of General Kuropatkin.
one of the commanders of Russia's
military forces, is said to be 100000
a year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02
PEACE FARLEY HUMORS.
japanese Mat Keeps Light From
Wltte-Dlnappointed SiRhtseers.

from being annoyed by too strong q
light. says special dispatch from
Portsmouth, y. H., to the New York
Times. II has afforded some amuse-
ment to his visitors to notice that the
light is kept OF by a large Japanese
mat.
A pleasing exhibition Of interna-
tional courtesy was given by about q
hundred young women guests In the
parlor of the Wentworth the other aft
ernoon. 1t was just after NJ. Whites
return from Portsmouth. The girls
improvised songs to popular airs One
Of them was to the air Of How'd You
Like TO Spoon With Me?" and one
verse ran thus:
How'd you like to fight with me?
How do you like the way we shootr
Making the Russians turn and scootf
How'd you like the way we crossed
the Yalu?
These young women were so pleased
with their tribute TO their fellow guests
that they improvised another song to
the air of 'eTammany" The following
Is a sample:
Japanese. japanese
Smear the Russians and De wlttei
You'll give up Port AFthur-nit.
Russians Russians! Quit your fussir'
Japanesei
The way In which the navy yard peo-
pie refused to let anybody in was
severe blow to the sightseers from out
Of town. All sorts Of devices were in
vented to dodge the rule. but the ma
rines were intelligent and memorable.
One lot Of young men thought they had
found a sure winner. They crossed the
bridge and told the marine at the gate
they wanted to enlist in the navy. The
marine pondered awhile and then
called the sergeant. That officer Soked
them over with an understanding eye.
IAN right" be said. I'VE need young
men like you Come here tomorrow
and we will let you join"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-02
ElOuts Last.

Then follow the floats. All floats
must drive at rear end of parade. after
Examinations and fraternities. All fra
ternities wishing TO participate in La
Dor day parade must report not later
than 8 O'Clock to marshal or aides
They will form west of Harrison on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

against the law, and it is for the Kings
lieges to give us their support.
And you have hailed him up for
Judgment" cried the stranger with
much amusement. 1T is as though
rookery sat in judgment upon a falcon.
/ warrant that you have found it easier
to judge than to punish. Let me tell
you, Father Abbot, that this standith
not Alright. When powers such as these
were given to the like of you, they were
given that you might check brawling
underling or correct a drunken wood
man, and not that you might drag the
best blood in England to your bar and
set your archers on him if he questioned
your findings"
The Abbot was little used to hear such
words of reproof uttered in SO stern
voice under his own abbey roof and be-
fore his listening monks. you may per-
chance find that an Abbey court has
more powers than you wot of, Sir
Knight" said he, eff knight indeed you
be who are SO uncourteous and short
in your speech. Ere we go further.
would ask your name and style?"
The stranger laughed. 1T is easy to
see that you are indeed men of peace,
said he proudly. Had | shown this
sign" and he touched the token upon
his lapels, whether on shield or pennon,
in the marches of France or Scotland,
there is not cavalier but would have
known the red pile of Chandos."
Chandos, John Chandos. the flower of
English chivalry, the pink of knight
errantry the hero already of fftv
desperate enterprises, man known and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
BUY 1T FOR HIM
BRlGHT'S DISEASE, DIABETES
AND OTHER KIDNEY DISEASES

Irvine K Mott, NJ D., of Cincinnati, Ohio, well and
favoraby known for number of years in that city
specialist for the of kidney disorders,
viii be pleased correspond with persons suffering
from Bnght,s Disease Diabetes any Kidney trouble
whatever either in the FIRST intermediate last stages
DIR. Mott says "my method the disease
though it has destroyed most of the kidneys, and
preserves intact that portion yet destroyed. The
medicine neutralzes the poison that forms a
toxine that destroys the cells in the tubes of the
kidneys"
DR.. Mott will give his expert opinion free those
who will send him a description of their symptoms.
Correspondence for this purpose should be addressed
to Irvine K. Mott, NJ. D., soI Mitchell Building Gin
cinnat Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17

tall, and his figure was thin and loose
jointed, but stringy and hard-bitten.
One eye was entirely covered by it's lid,
which lay fiat over an empty socket, but
the other danced and sparkled with a
most roguish light, darting here and
there with twinkle of humor and criti-
cism and intelligence, the whole fire of his
soul bursting through that one narrow
Granny.
His dress was as noteworthy as his
person. A rich purple doublet and cloak
was marked on the lapels with strange
scarlet device shaped like wedge.
Costly lace hung round his shoulders, and
amid its soft folds there smoldered the
dull red of a heavy golden chair. A
knights belt at his waist and knights
golden spurs twinkling from his doeskin
riding -boots proclaimed his rank and
on the wrist of his left gauntlet there
sat demure little hooded falcon of
breed which in itself was a mark of the
dignity of the owner. Of weapons he
had none, but a mandolin was slung by
black silken band over his back and the
high brown end projected above his
shoulder. Such was the man, quaint,
critical, masterful, with a touch of what
is formidable behind it, who now sur
veyed the opposing groups of armed
men and angry monks with an eye
which commanded their attention.
" ExcnSesi" said he, in a hsping
French. Excuses, mes anisi | had
thought to arouse from prayer or medi-
tation, but never have | seen such a
holy exercise as this under an abbey's
roof, with swords for breviaries and
archers for acolytes. fear that | have
come amiss, and yet ride on an GRAND
from one who permits no delay"
The Abbot, and possibly the sacrist
also, had begun to realize that events
had gone a great deal farther than they
had intended, and that without an
extreme scandal it was no easy matter
for them to save their dignity and the
good name of Waverley. Therefore in
spite of the debonair, not to say dis
respectful, bearing of the newcomer,
they rejoiced at his appearance and
intervention.
8" / am the Abbot of Waverley, fair
son, said the prelate IF your mes
sage deal with a public matter it may
be fifty repeated in the chapter house; if
VIII give yOu III my OWN
chamber; for it is clear to me that you
are gentle man of blood and coat
armor who would not lightly break in
upon the business of our court-a bust
ness which, as you have remarked, is
little welcome to men of peace like
myself and the brethren of the rule of
Saint Bernard"
"Pardieuf Father Abbot" said the
stranger. Zone had but to glance at
you and your men to see that the bust
ness was indeed little to your taste, and
it may be even less SO when | say that
rather than see this young person in the
window, who hath noble bearing,
further molested by these archers, l will
myself adventure my person on his
behalf"
The Abbot's smile turned to a frown
at these frank words. 1t would become
you better, sir, to deliver the message
of which you say that you are the bearer,
than to uphold a prisoner against the
rightful judgment of court"
The c+r +ta l.. |
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-17
SUNDAY MAGAZINE for DECEMBER II. 1905
s / r II / G z l.

Continued from page 4

day of Hastings. The soft accent of the
churchman was gone and it was the hard
voice of soldier which said:
"One minute l give you, and no more.
Then when l cry Loose!' drive me an
arrow through his body"
The shaft was fitted, the bow was bent,
and the stern eyes of the woodman were
fixed on his mark. Slowly the minute
passed, while Nigel breathed a prayer
to his three soldier saints, not that they
should save his body in this life, but that
they should have a kindly care for his
soul in the next. Some thought of a
fierce wildcat sally crossed his mind but
once out of his corner he was lost indeed
Yet at the last he would have rushed
amongst his enemies, and his body was
bent for the spring, when with a deep
sonorous hum, like a breaking harp
string, the cord of the bow was cloven in
twain, and the arrow tinkled upon the
tiled floor. At the same moment
young curly-headed bowman, whose
broad shoulders and deep chest told of
immense strength, as clearly as his frank,
laughing face and honest hazel eyes did
of good hunor and courage, sprang for
ward sword in hand and took his place
by Nigel's side
NAY, comrades!" said he "Samkin
Awkward cannot stand by and see
gallant man shot down like bull at the
end of batting. Five against one is
long odds; but two against four is better,
and by my fnger-bonesl Squire Nigel
and | leave this room together, be it on
our feet or no."
The formidable appearance of this ally
and his high reputation among his fell
lows gave a further chill to the luke
warm ardor of the attack. Aylward's
left arm was passed through his strung
bow. and he was known from Woolmer
Forest to the Wea1d as the quickest,
surest archer that ever dropped running
deer at ten-score PAGES.
Nay, Baddlesmere, hold your fingers
from your string-case, or | may chance
to give your drawing hand two months
rest" said Awkward. Swords, if you
will, comrades, but no man strings his
bow till | have loosed mine"
Yet the angry hearts of both Abbot
and sacrist rose higher with a fresh
obstacle.
This is an i'll day for your father,
Franklin Awkward, who holds the tenancy
of Crooksbury,' said the sacrist. He
will rue it that ever he begot son who
will lose him his acres and his stead
ing"
My father is bold yeoman, and
would rue it evermore that ever his son
should stand by while foul work was
afoot," said Awkward stoutly. Fall on,
comradesl We are waiting"
Encouraged by promises of reward if
they should fall in the service of the
Abbey, and by threats of penalties if
they should hold back, the four archers
were about to close, when singular
interruption gave an entirely new turn
to the proceedings.
At the door of the chapter house,
whilst these fiery doings had been afoot,
there had assembled mixed crowd of
lay brothers. servants and varlets who
had watched the development of the
drama with the interest and delight with
which men hail sudden break in a dull
routine. Suddenly there was an agita-
t;o,, Of tho bocL IF tb;c oro,,D +ba,, n
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31
oAKvILLE HAPPENINGS

George Lease of the Watertown road will occupy the house belonging to ]. H. Simons oh Newton Heights and re- gently vacated by MT and Mrs Gazley.
 o. E. Gazley left yesterday for two weeks vacation to be spent with his son in Clarksburg, w. Va.
 E. H. Munson has -IeaseI inc iee house on East street near Slade's fac tory and will conduct an ice business here and in Waterbury.
 Mattatuck fife and drum corps on their way to Watertown gave free concert while waiting for the train at the local station.
 The hours at the local postottice in future will be as follows: Office open for mail business from 6:45 q. III. to < n. m. for money order business from. d. m. to T:3O p. m. This is in accord ance with the government regulations. Heretofore there were no regular ap- pointed hours at the postotiice.
 Mr and Mrs l.. F.. Dains of the Row are to move 10 Litchtield. where MT Dains has secured employment for the summer months,
 Basket sociable by the Young Ladies Aid society of the Congregational church tomorrow evening.
 George Stanley is on business trip to New York and intends returning with a carload of horses which he is to purchase in the metropolis.
 Mrs William Clark spent Decoration day with her sister. Mrs C. D. Yale. on Newton Heights.
 There is to be prize waltz at the dance of the Oakville Farewells in the town hall. Watertown, June <.
 w H. Ratchford of Davis street moved his family to Waterbury yes terday.
 Henry Hine has moved his family from Warmers house on Main street to Skilton's tenement near W. II. Joness x grocery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

James Loveland has purchased a fine building lot, 225 feet front.. oppo- site the residence of Alonzo Seymour, of l. B. WoolsoI.
 Hubert Bassett and wife of Water bury visited their parents here yester- day.
 At the last meeting of. the Citizens Memorial association the following off cers were elected: President, c. E. Mattoon; vice-president. F. E. Lock wood secretary, l. l.. Scott: treasurer. H. H. Bartlett: committee on marking graves. $. Curtiss, F. l.. Brouett. J. B. Woolson. Frank Hickox. Norman Barnes; marshal. r. 0. Peck: commit tee on flowers. Mrs l. X. Buckingham, Mrs Merritt Heminway, Mrs NJ. l.. Roberts.
 J. M Kelty's ball team played in Newtown yesterday afternoon and were defeated by the score of to ,. Allen of ,Woodbury pitched for New town and struck out seventeen. Nel- son and J. McGowan were the battery for Keilty's team.
 The Woodbury Telephone Co are erecting poles in Watertown and ex- pect to extend their service to Water town.
 The Taft team were defeated by the St Paul school Saturday at Garden City, N. l., by the score of , to Q.
 Memorial day in WateEtown was T quiet one. The stores closed at noon and as there were no athletic contests. not even a ball game. the people went out of town for their amusement.
 Work was resumed in the Heminway X Bartlett Silk Co.'S and the Al. N. Woolson factory this morning.
 There was a reunion of the graduates of the Taft school yesterday and about forty were present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31
|NAUGATUCK NUGGETS.

The fire department base ball team won two victories yesterday. In the morning the team went to Ansonia where they defeated the strong T. A. E. team of that city by n score of 5 to O. On Hotchkiss field yesterday after- noon. the locals crossed bats with Bay View team of New Haven. The fire men were victorious the score being Il to A. ra
 Memorial day passed off quietly in this borough The G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans marched to the various cemeteries where they placed garlands upon the graves of deceased comrades. Taps or lights out was sounded at the cemeteries by Miss Ethel Adamson.
 All the local factories resumed work this morning.
 Miss Blanche Thompson. who has been visiting Miss Catherine Curran of Dunn avenue returned to her home to Brooklyn, N Y this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31

 money as the following reductions CTS at our THURSDAY BARGAIN FANCY VOILE BATISTE. Light Sheer Groundwork in white < or colors with printed polka dot: q dressy wash fabric, regu- lar price 19c q yard.
 Bargain Day 121ac I yard. < IMPORTED MERCERIzED CHEV- 9sE IOTS. Beautiful quality. white ground with woven black stripes. suit able for women's waists or mems shirts, 32 inch wide. reg ular price o0ea yard. Only pieces for Bargain Day, l6c yd. APRON GINGHAMs. Good strong quality. regular price fsc. Bargain Day 4s4c yard.
 BLEACHED SHEETS. Size S1x9O. regular price 59c,
 Bargain Day 49c each o-4 BROWN SHIFTING. Regular price 20c.
 Bargain Day 16c yard. 32 INCH PERSIAN LAWN. Regular price 29c.
 Bargain Day 19c yd.
 BOYS TNDERWEA B Medium weight Ribbed Shirts and Drawers, shirts long sleeve, regular price 21c.
 Bargain Day 1Sc each. INFANTS COTTON HOSE. White. pink. blue and red, 1egu- lar price 15c,
 Bargain Day 12lac pair.
 LACES. Point Venise Applique to in. wide, regular price soc yard.
 Bargain Day l9c yd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31
FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand sts.
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Co lPy
 Cor Bridge and Magill sts.
 7-Exchange Place.
 12-Rogers < Bro (P.)
 13-Cor East Main and Niagara sts. 14-Cor East Main and NEolcott road. 15-Cor High and Walnut sts 16-Cor East Man and Cherry sts. 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor \. Elm and kingsbury sts 2S-Burton street engine house. 24-Waterbury Mfg Co tPD 25-Cor North Main and North sts. 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sts. 2T-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine st 29-Cor Ludlow and N Willow sts. 31-Cor Bank and Grand sts. S2-Cor Riverside and Bank sts. 34-Cor W. Main and WatArtown rtl. 35-Conn By X L'fg Co car h'se p.i 36-Waterbury Brass Go Pl
 37-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts.
 42-Cor South Main and Clay sts. 43-New England Watch Co fPl A5-Bene,iict X Burthsm Mfg Co P.I 46-Waternury Buckle Co tP.j
 4T-Cor $. Main and Washington sts. b1-Cor Baldwin and River sts. b2-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 53-waterbury Clock Co. case fac PJ 64-Cor Clay and Mill sts.
 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-So ; Hose house.
 5s-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts
 e2-Cor DoolIttle alley and Dublin st- 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 13-North Willow st. cor Hillside. T4-Cor Johnson and Watsrrille stA Iaa-Wolcott st, beyond Howard. 162-Cor East Main and welton sts IT3-East Main st, opposite Polls. 212-The Platt Bros Co P.l 213-Hsmmond Buckle Co iPl 21-waterbury Cl'k Co. in'v't fac FD 2IG-Css North Main and Grove stA 25l-Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 253- Farm street
 254-Corner Edna and North Main sts. 2s1-Iunrticn Cooke and N. Main sts 2sa-rar Abbott snd Phoenix avenues 212-Grova. bet Central & Holmes ave aI1-c V. F.. Telephone Co bldg. IT. 312-CcT Bank and Meadow sts. 3l3-Rsndolph & Cloves fPJ 31+Plume & Atwood tPN 5I5-Auerican Ring Co P-N 3Is-EIactric Light Station tPl gIsHolnnes. Booth & Hayde1s P1 g2T-No Hose house. s22-ro- Green .nd N Leonard sts s23-Cor Washington av & Porter st 524HCr Charles and Porter sts- s5-Ccr Simo1s st & Washington av. sTI-CTty LHmber $ Coal Co CP1 zI2-Tny BFue Pl 432-Ccr Iihe-1y and g. Main sts. 451-Steeis < Johnsn Mfg Co P9 Es2-Ccr Baldwin and Rye sts
 SIGNALS
 |. One strnke calls superintendent to the city hall
 II Two strekrs fire out r-0l
 Ill Tree stxoSea n .en - G1 RHysA @ sss-s-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31
A ReautifnI Life.

Look for comfort in ooImonest things and in commonest persons. il belongs only to those who find il and has value beyond that of gold. This searcn will not interfere with duty. but may soften its asperities, for beautiful life is the choicest blossom of A Su,ifuI one.-Annie II. Ryder.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31
Fired by Salute.

When the Italian cruiser Umbria en- tered the harbor of San Jose de Gnata- mala the other day she fired salute. A burning wad from one of her guns dropped on the roof of the govern ment building and set fire 10 it. The crew was ordered ashore and assisted in a hard fight. which resulted in tho saving most of the building.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31
Fiueer-P Prints.

The Metropolitan police have a col lection of rocco sets of fngsr-prints Of criminals I, has been completely established that the thin capillary ridges on the tips of the fingers under ED n natural change of characteristic from the cradle to the grave
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-31

Thea Nectar CPure Chinese teal. TO
 further introduce this tea Will give h( Stamps with one pound.
 An Stamps with two bottles A X 4V r extracts (strictly pure) 2oc each Try X X r Celery salt Ia large
 bottle .....s......... NV Hires Root Beer Extract 1o1sc bottle