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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Indorse ADVERTISING Scheme.

The Moline Business Mems associa-
ton met at its hall in the postofice
block. A representative of the Fon du
Lac Box & Envelope company was
present and asked the Endorsement of
the association in an advertising
scheme. 1t is his intention TO secure
five to seven views of the leading in
stitutions of the city and a brief de
scription of the facilities offered by
Moline. Half-tones will be made of
the views and the same printed upon
the face OF the envelope in artistic
manner. The descriptive paragraph
Will be printed upon the back The
completed envelope viii be sold to Mo-
liners for 81 thousand Selection of
the views was left TO a committee con-
sisting of Reimer Reimers, c. |. Jo-
sephson and III. J. Hull. A resolution
was adopted indorsins the work of the
interstate commerce commission in its
endeavor TO enforce the use of safety
brakes on all railroads
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Drops Out OF Case.

William G. Hatch. representing the
surety company. which is involved in
the 4. =. Huggard vs.. Glucose Sugar
Refining company's case, has paid
over 10 the Glucose company. repre-
sented by Murphy & Susemihl. the
sum of $1,000. the extent OF its liabii-
ity as an insurance COMPANY. and de
clared that IL is now out of the case.
The big verdict Of S27.5G0 secured by
Huggard. and the failure Of the ". T
Mcdonald affdayits to make good in
the matter OF motion for a new trial
are alleged 10 be the things dominat-
ing the act of the surety company.
whose agent Mr.. Hatch. OF Chicago
now declares that il il heartily sick
of the entire business. Therefore the
new trial of the Huggard case. which
IS set for early in March viii be held
without Sir. Hatch. or the Surety com
pany figuring in it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
SAVINGS Bank Elects.

At the annual election of the Moline
Trust & Savings bank directors Tues
day II. 4. Ainsworth was elected presi-
dent in place of A. S. Wright. The
surplus was increased by $1,000. max
ing it 100000, and reports showed that
the institution had enjoyed its most
prosperous year. At present changes
are under way in the banking quarters
which give the bank almost double the
room it previously has had The stock
holders elected the following directors
and they in turn elected officers: 4. :.
Wright. II. 4. Ainsworth. @. w Wood.
c. II. Edwards. c. E. Ainsworth, J. II.
Samuels. W. II. Adams. c. =. Skinner.
Calvin Ainsworth. c. f Battles. O. F.
Anderson. President. II. 4. Ainsworth;
vice president. G. w. Wood: cashier,
o. r. Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris is, that
they have discovered a diamond cure
for consumption. If you fear con-
sumption or pneumonia. it will, how
ever, be best for you TO take that great
remedy mentioned by w. I. MCGEE
OF Vanleer. Tenn. Il had a cough for
II years. Nothing helped me. until |
took DIR. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. coughs and colds, which
gave instant relief. and effected a per-
manent cure" Unequaled quick cure
for throat and lung troubles. At
Hartz * Ullemeyer's drug store. Price
so cents and 81, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Make Basketball Teams.

Maturin /. Fisher and john p. Val
erirs. the two former Davenport high
school boys who are attending Iowa
college a. Grinnell have made the va
si'y basketball team. For the past
four years they have been connected
with the different basket bail teams
OF the local high school and have left
q record OF sterling endurance. Their
last appearance in this city was with
ne alumni team. in its game with the
hich school regulars. during The recent
holiday season. Since their appear
ancc on the basketball field in Grin
nell. Mr.. Fisher has been elected can
tain of the freshmen team and Mr..
Nalerius Of the academic team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Furniture Company Annual.

Stockholders in the Moline Furni-
ture company met and reelected di-
rectors, who in turn chose their officers
for the ensuing year. Swan Tropp,
who has been a director for many
years, withdrew from the concern, dis
posing of his stock. Directors were
chosen as follows: G.. w. Johnson, F.
A. Landee, F. A. Johnson, Gust Ed, c.
O. Erickson, Gust Shallberg, August
Lagerbiade All are old directors ex-
cept Mr.. Lagerblade, who takes Mr..
Tropp's place. The directors elected
the following officers: President, c. w.
Johnson; vice president, F. A. Landee; ;
secretary-treasurer, F. a. Johnson
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Aarnessnakers Elect.

The United Brotherhood of Leather
Workers on Horse Goods. better
known as the Harnessmakers' union.
has held its annual meeting at Grand
Army hall. and elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows: Presi-
dent. W. \. Jacobs; vice president.
William jesse; recording secretary.
Win Ralston: financial treasurer. II.
l.. Darby: marshal. ID. Rhorebaugh ::
chaplain, Charles Helfinger: guard
2. Maloney: organizer. L. J. Belivau;
correspondent, j. Holgrapher; eXecu-
tive board. Messrs. Ullemeye-. Behnke
and Hill: delegates TO Arsenal fedora
ton. F. Herges and II. Won Seggern.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Truck to be Rebuilt.

The aerial truck was loaded on
board a car yesterday in the Rock ISL
and yards. whence il will be transport
ed to Elmira. y. Y, to be rebuilt into
a modern. up-to-date truck. which Will
consume only a fraction of Il minute
in raising instead OF several minutes
as was the case with the old truck. To
replace the aerial truck Ciief J. c.
Fleming has caused the hill truck. at
tached to Hose 3. on Harrison stree.
to be brought to the Central station,
where it will be manned by the crew
of the aerial truck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Letter Carriers Meeting.

Local branch. No SOC, National as
sociation of Letter Carriers. held their
annual banquet and installation of Of
ficers ar Grand Isle. The event
proved 10 be a very enjoyable one in
every particular. The installation and
short business session preceded the
banquet James Cahill officiated as
installing officer. with John A. Miner
as his assistant. The officers installed
were: President. William Guy; vice
president. Ferd Schmidt; secretary. c.
Y Young: treasurer. J. p. Voykens:
sergeant at arms, Frank Eldridge;
trustees for three years. Frank Ed
ridge: collector. VI. Il. a, ]. p. Vol
kens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Loss of Sleep Means
Loss of Mind.
inability to Sleep is Natures Plain
Warning Of an Exhaus.ed Nerv-
Gus System.
DR.. A. w. CHASE'S
NERVE PILLS

When you oVerwOrk any muscle or
set OF muscles they tire and mus; have
rest What If true of muscle j. dOubiy
true OF the brain. as from it enanates
all power 10 work. TO act. 20 think.
The brain Is full of little cells that dur
ing the waking hours are never quiet
In their efforts to furnish To every Or
gan the power to- do its duty Rob
these little cells of their rest 40 nigh;
keep them AT work all the time. and
soon they tire. refuse To- act, fail TO
generate nerve force and the system
goes To ruin. BrOmides. sedatives.
opiates only hasten the end-they do
NOT build up. they tear down. The
true remedy. the only cure. lies in Dr.
A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills. medicine
that revitalizes. reinvigOrates. and b.
properly nourishing these little ceils.
give them rest and quiet and enables
one to sleep naturally and easily AGAIN
Mrs. Fred Wholeben, of Glade Run,
Warren, Pa. says:
Il was induced TO Use Or. \. ".
Chase's Nerve Pills for excessive merry
BUSINESS. / was 80 nervous could not
bear a noise or much talking was
very forgetful-my mind seemed dull
was Iistless and tired all the time.
The result Of the use of the box got
was remarkable. They toned up the
nerves and system generally and |
work well again. am strong-my mind
Is clear and noise and talk no longer
bother me. al much pleased With
the pills and can recommend them
highly 10 anyone who feels az ! did
80 cents a box at dealers or Or. A. w
Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo. -. y
Portrait and signature 81 \. ". Chase
NJ. ID. on every package
For sale at Harper House pharmacy
Rock Island. H.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Ladies Install.

Gen. T. J. Rodman circle, Ladies of
the 6. a. r., have installed the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year. Mrs.
Andrew Gibson serving as installing of
ficer: President. Mrs. Sylvia Hall ;
senior vice. Mrs. John Channon; junior
vice, Mrs. Sophie Donald; chaplain,
Mrs. Hanson; secretary, Mrs. Joe
Long: conductor. Mrs. Johnson: treas
Urer. Mrs. Josephine FowIe: assist
ant conductor. Mrs. Anna Moore;
guard. Mrs. Shelley
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Forced to Starve.

b. F. Leek, of Concord, Ky. says:
For 20 years | suffered agonies. with
a sore on my upper lip. so painful,
sometimes, that | could not eat After
vainly trying everything else. | cured
il with Bucklin's Arnica Salye." It's
great for burns. cuts and wounds. At
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. Only
% cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Try ii at Our Expense.
This Oncr May Not Appear Ayaiu.

There Is no catch about this II MulTs
Grape Tonic doesn't positively cure CON
stlpation you are out nothing as We
give you the trsf bottle fee II II
cures. which X wiIi-tell otherS-that
~ all we ask The first bottle & frs.e
to those who write today Write plainly
Address MuiTs Grape Tonic company
210s Third avenue. Rock Island. Ill The
81 bottle contains nearly three times the
soc size. At all drug stores. Try it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Canvass Not Complete.

1t is announced by Z. Z. Morgan,
who is in charge of the theatre can
vass, that wrong information was in
some manner given out, and that there
is yet a sum of several thousand dol
lars to be raised before the $4,000
mark is reached.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Local Rawlers Lose.

The Davenport bowlers who made
the trip TO Naquoketa, returned nome
yesterday. The Davenport team
played total of six games with the
crack organization at Maquoketa.
Three of these games were played in
the afternoon and three in the even
ing Maquoketa won the match by a
total of 400 TO that OF 1852 made by
the local team
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12

Allen, G. ID. Dunn, G. W. Johnson, H.
w. Cooper, NJ w. Battles, Jr., l.. c..
Blanding, A. II. Arp, II. a. Ainsworth.
j. b. Oakleaf, Edward Coryn. AXel
Sorting. c. A. Bannister, c. |. Joseph
son. Sol HirSch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Hotel Sold.

w. ]. Helmet. proprietor of the
Riviera hotel on the Rockingham road,
at No. 1916. has sold his interests in
that hostelry to Werner Dallenbach,
former proprietor of the saloon AT 1902
Harrison street. Mr.. Dallenbach will
conduct the hotel hereafter. and eX
poets TO hold a grand opening on Sun:
day. Jan. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
No More Stomach Troubles.

All stomach trouble is removed by
the use OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t
gives the stomach perfect rest by di-
costing what you eat without the stom-
ach's aid. The food builds mp the
body. the rest restores the stomach 10
health. You don't have to diet your
self when taking Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. J. ID. Erskine. of Allenville.
Mich. says: Il suffered heartburn
and stomach trouble for some time.
My sister-in-law has had the same
trouble and was not able to eat for
six weeks. She lived entirely on warm
water. After taking two bottles OF
kodol Dyspepsia Cure she was entirely
cured She now eats heartily and is
in good health. | am glad to say Ko-
dol gave me instant relief" Sold by
all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12

bank. after long service. his plans hav-
ing been made for some months Tor
an extended trip in Europe and rest
which he has we'll earned. Hon VIII
liam o. Schmidt was elected IN his
stead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
DAVENPORT DOTS.
Another Farmer Rankrupt.

Andrew Ripe. a well known farmer
Of lie Claire township has decided to
seek relief from the pressure of his
creditors by entering bankruptcy pro-
ccedings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
New Bank President.

Anthony Burdick at his own insis-
lance has been allowed tn retire as
president OF the Davenport Savings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
Moline National

The Moline National bank elected
the following directors at a meeting
held Tuesday afternoon: F. G..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12

Beautiful eyes and handsome face
are eloquent concentrations Bright
eyes are windows to a woman's heart.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea makes
bright eyes IS cents, tea or tablets.
I. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-12
SOCIAL
TEA BISCUIT

Give added zest and relish to every
kind of soup. Crisp and fiaky. with
Just touch of salt And always
fresh-because always sold in alright
packages.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20
The Groom's Argument.

The late ex-senator Ransom. OF
North Carolina, was in early life ia
nous planter. His plantation was a
model one, and from all over the stata
visitors came to inspect II. After the
war he reduced his planting operations
considerably, but he still kept up a
handsome estate. He would often tall
Of the dissatisfaction Of the recon.
struction period and OF the naive
views about salary that the freedmen
Of the time held.
I'm my stable. for instance" he
once said Il employed a skilled coach
man and an unshilled groom. To the
coachman Of course, paid the larger
wages. The groom. as soon as he
found this out, complained 10 me about
10
What for he said. do you pay
Henry more than me. sir?
Because | answered Henry is o
skilled. experienced hand
But then the work. said the
groom, should come to him a good
deal easier than Il does to mo- kan
sss City Journal
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20
COLORS TELL ACE OF STARS
Astronomers Enabled to Estimate th,
Age Of orbs by Spectre
SCOPE Analysis.

AS a star contracts from the sur
rounding nebulous matter from which
il was thrown OF its temperature rises
and with this augmented heat occurs
q change both in the stars spectrum
and color Red-hot iron Is not nearly
so hot as white-hot iron BY obsery-
.ng the various changes in tint which
the metal undergoes the foundryman
IS able TO tell with considerable accura
cy its degree OF heat, says the Book.
lovers Magazine. A somewhat similar
method of gauging a stars tempera.
ture. and therefore its age. is relied
upon by the astronomer Color then.
and spectroscopic analysis enable the
astronomer TO estimate the age Of orbs
that are only beginning to exist as
stars. and others whose light is fast
fading
After having coagulated. as II were.
from nebulous mass. a star assumes
a color that may be best described as
an intense bluish-white, much like that
Of the electric arc. Stars OF that hue
are. therefore. in their infancy Then
comes the white stage, followed by the
yellow, orange and red-each succeed.
ing hue indicating greater celestial an
tiquity than the last Up to the yellow
period the star as It contracts grows
hotter and hotter. Then a gradual
cooling takes place. Accompanying the
changes in color are changes in the
spectrum Of the star-changes that in
dicate modification in physical struc.
ture. In the bluish-white period OF a
stars infancy the characteristic wide
lines of hydrogen gas predominant IN
he spectrum AS the color changes
The lines Of calcium, magnesium ana
iron appear, the hydrogen lines grad.
lally becoming thinner and those 0,
calcium broader
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20
CRITICISM AND COMMENT.

just now tho trouble with con-
srcss seems to be that il not only doesn't
know what TO do but it doesn't even
know how to do indianapolis News
OndD.
Having selected Mr. Morton. the
railroad man, TO assist him in preventing
the practice Of freight rebates. the prcsi-
dent should now select Mr. Gates or Mr..
Morgan TO assist in the work of prevent
ing stock speculations. The Com
moner
President Roosevelt has the full
est confidence in Secretary Morton's
Judgment and integrity. and as the secre-
tary's seamanship is not TO be questioned
we may assume that the navy is as safe
as the third Baltic feet St Paul Globe
One Of the Chicago packers says
1.-THE packing industry is subjected to the
severest kind Of competition. and the
profit is less than in any other business.
Will not some congressman earn indy
ing gratitude by proposing a subsidy for
the impoverished packers?- Pitts. /. e
Dispatch
Secretary Morton conscience is
not so sensitive as to condemn Vice Pres
ident Morton Of the Santa Fe railroad for
granting secret rebates in violation OF
the law. N Y. World.
a democrat who attended the re-
publican senatorial caucus at Jefferson
City said that he was pleased to observe
some improvement IN the republican
party Had he been permitted to speak
al length he would have added that he
was surprised at even such little i'm
provement When referring to the inn
provement Of the republican party In
Missouri II is necessary to make very
fine distinctions.-St Louis Republic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20

There were exclamstions OF incredu,.
lily from The troopers
No said the professor. only the
pony hmm the man has arisen"
Murphy sprang upon "freighter.
ana again lcyclled his glass His com
ments betrayed unwonted excitement.
Right you are" he declared The
bersars mp and shifting. Say. they
think II was an accident They're
spreading think we can't do Il again
Now then. professor, see that fellow
az the right Of the big greasewoods?
Big chief big medicine, logged and
painted 10 Kill Now, then. If YOU"
The crack Of the target gun inter
rupted, and four seconds later Murphy
threw up his hat and fell off the
ircighier yelling ana whoopine like
any crazy trooper Of the line lie did
not cheer alone. Almost every man
OF us had seen an Indian bowled out
OF MS saddle at nearly 1000 yards.
Bang! Bang Bang, went the pro-
lessons gun as rapidly now as he
could bring the cross-hairs of his
Telescope 70 bear, and the cloud OF
Apaches hod as if thousand troopers
were upon their heels. They were
out OF sight in no time and the pro-
lessor slid off his perch, coolly wiping
ms rlle, while an excited crowd
cheered him TO the echo.
That was the last Of the Jicarillas
We had unlimbered two much big
gun" for them OF course, the com
mand and its officers warmed TO the
professor; yet when he parted com
pany from US, in the friendly land OF
the Zunis, We neither knew his name
nor had We learned anything of his
antecedents.-The Captain.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20
WESTWARD.

Beyond the murky rim 80 bt,s
Where fading cltv sins,,. ,,i.
In one tall cottonwood / lfnn,g'
The shadows flinr ff,f, l,.,.,,.t ,' !, -,
Along yellow safd-bar r.at
/ shut my eyes 40 dream ~ mon,
Here in my window lool,t,., 49,,
The shadows lcurthen ON th. e,rd
The lDg-built barn across th.. vy,v
Throws wide its doors OK ifh.r b1oA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20
HOW THE ENGLISH LOVE US.
Specimen OF Courtesy American
Sometimes Meet with in the
fright Lille Isle"

Whenever reference is made to the
liking entertained for Americans BY
our English cousins and Of the courte-
sizes shown us by them" says Bliss
Carman the poet, according TO the
Boston Globe, II recall with amuse
ment the experience Of certain ladies
Of my acquaintance who on arriving
at southampton were embarrassed by
the fact that a friend whom they wero
expecting 10 meet them there had
failed to put in an appearance. While
they We're casting about in their minds
what course 10 pursue a nice-looking
Britisher Of advanced age, observing
that the party were in some doubt as
70 their movements, approached and
politely inquired whether he might be
OF service TO them
Thank YOU so much" exclaimed
one Of the ladies, explaining the stu
alton and adding:
You see. we are quite ignorant OF
the best way to get TO our destination.
having just arrived from America
Indeed replied the elderly Brit
isher. Just from America? We have
quite a number Of your countrymen
in jail here, madam.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20

The widow" says an obseryant
bachelor, furnishes the most delight
full occupation TO the student of hui
man nature.
Last summer | was spending some
time at a wcll-hnown seaside resort.
and ono afternoon a handsome young
woman and her little six-year-old son
sat near nc on the hotel terrace.
The little fellow trottcd mp to me,
and ! patted him on the head.
What's your nameg he asked.
Il told him.
Is You married? he lisped.
No I'm not | replied
Then the child paused for a mo-
ment, and, turning TO his mother. said:
Mother, what else did You tell me
TO ask him?' "-Cassell's Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20
FORCING FLOWERS BY FIRE
remarkable Result Of a Fire Last-
ing Only -Four Hours in a
French Town.

That flowers can be forced by heat
such as is usually supplied TO glass
houses Is, OF course, an old story, but
that the direct action OF nre heat can
have any effect ia Fastening the bloom
Ing OF plants Is fresh suggestion, but
one that in these days, when flowers
are demanded in season, out OF sea
son. at all times and Of every kind and
country, is worth consideration. says
Chambers Journal Great events have
frequently sprung from the smallest or
the most apparently indirect causes.
and a serious fire that broke out last
september at Chansee- sur Marine, be-
tween Chalons and Vitry-le Francois.
IN France, while IL destroyed the great
or portion Of a populous village, ruin
ing many of its Inhabitants, may yet
have as result the even greater de-
yelopment OF an industry that gives
employment to thousands of people
The fire, which ragged on one side OF
the village. made a clean sweep of ev-
erything before II in the way OF build
ings, and only paused when there was
nothing to lick up except the orchards
that once formed a hedge between the
homesteads and the open country.
Even then, 1t was hardly satiated, for
II greedily deyoured the two first ranks
OF apple and pear trees. leaving moth
ing but cinders. the next three rows,
though very scorched, were not quite
destroyed, the farthest away being
naturally the least affected Some of
the boughs escaped all hurt, and Il
was with these that the very curious
phenomenon was observed which mer-
It's attention. A second Towering com
menced at once, and by the end OF Oc- /
tober all the trees farthest from the
scene Of the fire were in full bloom as
though called TO renewed life by the
fresh voice Of May, instead OF hushing
to slumber with the lullaby Of Octo-
Der. At another point the flames had
swept close TO a large lilac tree. and
this, as we'll as some plum trees, be-
by what must have seemed Ia
i a sudden return Of summer, put on
once more its bridal robes
IL must be mentioned that the FIRE
'nly lasted four hours II will be no
iced therefore that there was no re.
between this sudden blast
= heat and the ordinary gradual fore
ng TO which plants are submitted
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-01-20
Whit lie cnmIdn.t d..

Two candidates. one OF whom was
entirely bald, while the other had a
lpxuriant head of hair. were seeking
the favor Of the electors in a denscly-
crowded Lancashire mining district.
The gentleman whose head was limo
cent Of hair had been cross-questioned
and hecked at a meeting almost be-
yond human endurance, and at last,
goaded practically to madness. he de-
clared that he could do all that his on
ponent could do. A collier broke In,
in broad Lancashire dialect:
INA. tha' canna!"
"And what can not do2" the can.
didate demanded, excitedly.
part thee hair T. the middle" was
the reply amid roars OF laughter
London Tit-Bits.