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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
Expensive Celebrating.

In some of the elaborate displays at
the resorts near New York and other
large cities paper, powder and chem
icals are turned into sparks. flame and
smoke at the rate of 5000 an hour,
more than the highest priced opera sing
er In the world receives for her services.
The rocket which w,liZzes into the air
and breaks into a stream Of pendants
or is turned into a single star amid the
obs" and Abs Of the spectators is
still used. but IL has been wonderfully
changed in recent years. 1t still whirrs
upward, leaving a trail of sparks be-
hind, but ar the end OF the journey
may burst into a golden shower resem-
bling some familiar flower. i haps
from the center falls a rain of red.
white and blue balls. floating gracefully
downward until they almost touch the
earth. Others form Il cluster Of long
delicate lines somewhat similar to u
rainfall on 4 summer day, and thus
they are named. The rain comes down
ward, however, AT rate of from
So to $50 a fall-mucli more costly
than the natural shower. Assorted
fireworks for a family celebration may
be secured for from 81 to 81 and a
car load of set pieces often costs az
least $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
The star. and stripes.

The stars and stripes. the flag of lib
erty. fOated over most OF the fields of
the Revolution. though IL was only
thirteen stars then against fortyfve
today. Several flags, among them a
red Geld emblaZoned with a pine tree
or a rattlesnake, were used at first.
and one with thirteen stripes was raised
at the siege OF Boston in 1T76. On
June 13, HIT. congress adopted our
present national flag, and II is more
than probable that the family arms OF
George Washington, which united stars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01

man on either side. Bat an engineer
suggested hanging bridge suspended
between the walls of the canyon. The
bridge was built with supports i'm
bedded in the solid rock. and across it
the heavy transcontinental trains fit
daily, with nothing but the slender
irOnwOrk between the river and the
top of the canyon. 1000 feet above.
Great iron braces, which look almost
spider-like in the vastness of the can
yon. have been thrown across the
gorge. being anchored securely in the
sheer sides. Huge cables depend from
these braces, holding long iron bridge.
which extends not across but parallel
with the course OF the river.-New
York Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01

lies undreamed of when its hOmely
cornerstone was laid. Here was sign
eel that declaration of the rights OF
man which marked the beginning OF
the greatest epoch in the worlds deVel-
opment. From its tower the Liberty
bell. tolling the kneil of deSpOtiSm,
rang ont the birth of new govern
ment among the nations. Here George
Washington was commissioned TO lead
his undisciplined troops to victory.
Here the Continental congress met and
deliberated, "a company of demlgOds."
Here was framed the constitution on
which the republic has rested as upon
Il rock for more than hundred years.
As long as the hand of man can stay
the destructive forces Of nature this
temple of liberty Will be preserved. a
source of inspiration not only to those
who claim II as their direct inherit
ance, but to the inhabitants of every
land. From its altar went forth the
brand which lighted the torch of free
dom for France, and IL may yet be as
deeply revered upon the banks of the
Neva as upon the banks of the Seine.
independence hall, for the name or
the chamber I'm which the Declaration
was signed is now applied To the whole
structure. was began I'm 1892, the year
in which George Washington was born.
as n statehouse for the colony of
Pennsylvania. John Kearsley was its
architect, L. Wooley - builder As
originally constructed it was without
the southern projection which forms
the base of the present tower When
rhn4rf-asr pnrDnlpfinn fhR ST
room. later known as Independence
hall, was used by the colonial assem-
bly, at its session in October, 1735. over
which Andrew Hamilton presided. The
west room was first used by the SUI
prene court in 1T43. In 1873 it was or
dered that two additional buildings for
the reception of the records and papers
Of the province be erected, forming
wings on each side Of the main struc-
ture. In 1850 the assembly authorized
an addition on the south side OF the
main building for a staircase and for
suitable place I'm which To hang bell.
A wooden tower was added, and In
this the Liberty bell was placed.
This bell, forever TO be famous, was
cast In England especially for the state
house ItN lltDiiaS lE-HiCT Oh " iiiAN
chapel. London. 1t was twelve feet IN
circumference around the lip and seven
feet six inches around the crown,
Weighing approximately "a ton. 1t was
brought to this country in 1852. In be
ing taken from the ship it met with a
mishap and was recast in Philadelphia
by Pass & Stow, with these words In
seribed upon IT: Proclaim liberty
throughout all the land. unto all the In
habitants thereof" On Aug. %, 1TJ3,
It first called the assembly Of Pennsyl-
vania together On Oct. >. 1765. it toll
ed the arrival OF the Royal Charlotte
bearing tax stamps for Pennsylvania.
New Jersey and Delaware. The assem-
bly,. thus summoned. met and demand
ed that the stamps be returned to Eng
land. On Nov. l. 1865, 1t was again
toIIed when the stamp tax was put in
operation.
On July 90, 176S, il called a meeting
at which it was said that the paFha-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01

nelghbOring towns.
In the morning OF the day people
came pouring into the town on foot. on
horseback and I'm all kinds of provincial
vehicles. The Old South church filled
at an early hour. The British authori-
ties saw the rising tide of patriotic
spirit and took alarm. \ British officer
met some other British officer on the
common. He had a basket of eggs on
his arm.
There will be Il great gathering of
the minute men today" said he. and
we have the authority to arrest the
leaders Warren, Hancock and Adams
Let us do it in the Old South church
so as to impress the people. We must
arrest them all ut the same time in or
der 10 prevent mob violence. We must
show our authority SO as to overhwe
the people. We must have signal.
What shall it'be?"
Silence.
BOY" said the officer 10 lad who
was passing. your father is u loyal
man?''
Eyes, sir"
ado you know Warrcn:"
eyes, sir
"I want you To take this egg. 1t rep
reSents King Georges empire in Amer.
ica-do you understand: Queen Char
lotte's empire in America-dO you I'M
derstand? l want you to take 1t into
the Old South church, and when War
rem begins TO move the feelings of the
people, throw it at him."
He put the egg into the hands of the
boy and said To the officer:
THAT shall be our signal
When Warren arrived at the Old
South church in the black robes of the
orator the yard and church were so
crowded that he could not enter by the
door, A lauder was set for him on the
outside. The people were greatly sur
prised to see his form in his black ora
torical robes rise before the great win
dow.
He entered through the window,
which may still be seen, and began his
Grafton under the sounding board OF the
pulpit, which still remains.
His soul took fire. His words burned
and glowed. lie swayed the hearts of
the people. A British officer held up
before him some bullets in his hand.
and Warren dropped over them his
schoOlboy might have repeated while
reciting Warren's great Grafton. The
British officers awaited the signal The
boy was there trembling. In an out
burst of eloquence the people pressed
forward and almost crushed each
other.
The trembling boy To whom was in
trusted the fate of King Georges en-
pire and Queen Charlotte's empire felt
a sudden coolness in his fevcrish hands
His fingers were dripping.
King Georges empire was gone
Queen Charlotte's.
His face wrinkled and ne disappear
Ell. how and when we do not know.
What would have been the political
history of the American nation had
that egg been thrOwnI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
DomestIc wireIes. TeIesraph.

The domestic wireless telegraph OF
William ]. Hammer, New York cleo
tricaI engineer, includes tiny trans
mitter and pole on the dining room ia
BILE. with batteries under the table and
In the kitchen another pole. with trans
mitter and receiver, connected with an
electric bell. a wireless current
through the walls summons the maid,
a system OF signals giving a call for
anything desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01

dear to them. but there Is a dearer, for
they are the citizens OF Charlotte. y. c..
the scene of the adoption of the Neck
lenburg declaration of independence.
According to the historlans-most of
whom are particular to disavow all per-
sonal knowledge of the matter-a con-
vention mnde up OF delegates from
every company of militia In Mecklen-
burg county, y. c., met at Charlotte
the county town. on May 20. 17Tj,
more than year before the prOmulga-
ton OF the immortal document at Phil
adelphla. and adopted declaration Of
Independence.
The origin of this early declaration Is
enyeloped in a good deal of Obscurity
There has even been Il spirited and pro-
longed controversy over the date OF the
convention. This fact has given rise
In the minds of many persons to the
impression that two conventions may
have been held. The difficulty ia fixing
the date has also led to the conviction
IN the minds OF others that the declnra-
tiOn is a patriotic myth. This sllerti-
c1sm. however, does not prevail IN
North Carolina, which has declared its
faith in the matter by appointing May
20 legal holiday. That firm stand. Of
course. should settle the business. but.
alas for the frailty OF man. there are
still doubters.
The copy OF the resolutions made by
the secretary of the Charlotte meet
ing are reputed TO have been destroyed
by fire. ON April 81. 1919. what pur-
ported TO be II copy OF the original
document, made probably from recol-
lection. was published in the Raleigh
Register. Some OF the phraseOlogy of
the composition was so reminiscent of
the language OF the Fourth Of July
declaration that the authenticity Of the
Mecklenburg resolutions became a
matter OF serious doubt. At the pres
ent time the weight of historical opin-
ion seems to be against the validity OF
the resolutions as printed in the Ra-
leigh Register and accepted by the
legislature OF North Carolina. In the
face of this hesitation on the part OF
zens of the Old North State have
borne substantial witness to their faith
IN the existing declaration and its
trainers by erecting In front OF theiI
beautiful new courthouse at Charlotte
a noble memorial shaft TO the memoir!
OF the fearless militiamen who. ac
cording to the belief OF their descend
ants, assembled there on that eight
zenith century May morning and de
clared:
First.-Whoever aids or abets the in
vaSion OF American rights Is an enemy
to the country and to the inalienablC
and inherent rights of man
Second. That all political ties be
tween the citizens OF Mecklenburs
county aud the British crown are dis
solved.
Third.-That we do hereby declar'
ourselves free and independent PEG
pie under the control of no other pow
er than that of our God and the gen
eral government OF the congress-. Il
the maintenance OF which independ
ence we sOlemnly pledge TO each othe
our mutual cooperation. our lives. oul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01

anu stripes m II very sI;EGe 71l,c 0.5s.
had something to Go with the first
choice. At first stripe as well as u
star was added for the birth Of each
new state But this was soon found
to be impracticablc. and so the Increase
was confined to the constellation. while
the stripes returned to tn" original thlr
teen. answering 10 the Revolutionary
colonies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
a HoD~fuE Brfdge.

When the Denver and Rio Grande
prepared to build through the Rockies
engineers said the canyon Of the Ar
kansas could never be penetrated its
entire length There was one spot in
this awe inspiring chasm where there
was not room for a roadbed on either
side OF the stream. The walls of the
canyon came down TO the swift current
of the Arkansas without foothold for a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
DomcstIc Fireworks.

Walton-Arc you going to have any
fireworks on the Fourth:
Enpeck-I wouldn't be surprised We
generally do at our house. On last
Fourth my wlfe's temper exploded and
she blew me UP and fred the hired
girl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
AUGUSTUS w FERRIN

PLAIN brick building
of antique aspect. yet
one of the most nota-
bic buildings in Amcri-
ca, if not in all the
world, is the old stale
house in Philadelphia.
Within it's now ancient
walls were written his
tOry's most glowing
pages. The cradle OF
m erican independ-
ence. its unpretentiouS
Spire has pointed the
way To freedom to two
hemiSphereS, to repub-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
Atlanta Constitution
First of Noef.. sfnitary rraanip,

General NOg1. who IS giving the Rus
SLAMS so astonishing an exhibition Of
his knowledge Of the art OF modern
war, commenced his military educa-
ton fighting IN mediaeval arm0r with
the bow and arrow and the sword Of
the samuraL -------..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01

was 1I15.
The Boston massacre
OF March , was TO be
COMMUNICATED by n
public meeting in the
Old South church. Jo-
seph Warren was TO be
the orator. and the lead
ing patriots. Adams,
Hancock. Otis and the
others, We're to be pres
ent. The 9TH Of March
fell on Sunday. and the
meeting was to take
place on Monday. The
announcement of it
thrilled Boston and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
When You're sweIterin' I'm Summer.

When You're SweIterfn' In SummeF.
When you're swelterin' IN summer. when
you hear the thunder roll.
Just think about the feiiers that ara
freezin' at the pole
Say this from dark to dawn:
Hopes a Joy that's never gone;
Just well melt I'm summer freeze up
later onV'
No worrytn' bout weather; it's ado
In OF its best.
Though Il sets the sky a-blazin' from tho
wide east to the vert.
Say this In dark an daSn:
Weather comes, an Wsathsr's gone;
Just wen melt in summer as fresze Up
iatey on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
Icsprirl.. 1905. By Con-. H. Pis.,d.l
GEORGE H. PICARD

HERE Is at least one
spot IN the American
Union which does not
yield an undivided ale
glance to the great ma
tional holiday. Its citi-
zens may, and doubt
less do. manifest as
great enthusiasm and
expend as much money
for visual patriotism
on that day OF days as
others, but in their
swelling hearts there is
a tender reservation.
The immortal Declare
ton of 1770 is Indeed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
The City of Is.

You might exhaust yourself looking
in atlas and gazetteer for the city of Is.
because it is purely legendary. Here
is a brief statement of the legend:
''The magnificent city Of Is was stu
atcd on the coast OF Brittany where
now is the bay of DouarneneZ. II
was built below the level of the sea
and surrounded 10y massive walls.
Here in the fifth century was the
court of the pious King GradlOn and
OF his wicked daughter, Dahut. who
had a pleasant habit of throwing her
suitors into a well when their society
became tiresome. One Of her favOrites
asked her to obtain for him the silver
key which fastened the sluice gates in
the city wall. Dahut accordingly stole
the key from her fathers neck willie lie
slept, the lover unlocked the gates and
the sea rushed I'm and overwhelmed the
city and its inhabitants. including the
princess. Only the king escaped. The
Breton peasants say that the spirits OF
the drowned still haunt the spot. and
the bells Of the submerged city are
often heard ringing at low tide"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
1"sSyInbOIaJuIy~eFOurtil
ByL0UIS !. STELLMANN

ONCE. people shook their shoulder free
~ OF effete, debt-ridden monarchy.
And. after strife and famine. stood alone
In youthful might to call the land their
4 The Day Of independence unknown.
fULY the fourth! What did it signify
q In Times durnal pageant, passing by
The Great Recorder like endless clan
Oh dull CARRIED pilgrims. treadinS to
Forgotten spaces, since the count began?
RUT, 10, . nation and crowned the day
- Az sovereign of all the long array!
They Cpelled it Freedom" and inscribed the
On History's monolith in living flame.
Through all the years it has remained the same.
RHORE than a century this day haC stood
AVA For greater liberty and greater good.
And. beacon-like, its message flashes forth
Men in the east and west end south and north
Have read the meaning OF July the Fourth
THE tyrant trembles his armored throne.
To him it signifies Thou shalt atone"
While to the toilers whom his laws Cypress
It proves that courage is its
And gives them hope Of life and happiness.
Symbol of JuItce and Equality!
~ It POUNDS o tocSin land and
To right the errors OF bysone age
Inscribe the Future a fairer page
i And give each man his rshtful heritage.
So COPYRIGHT. !. sTELLr1ANN 4
90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
ordnance Map. For German omcer.

The German war department WIN
soon issue to it's officers maps about as
big as the palm of the hand Thus the
big ordnance maps are reduced by pho
Biography to a size easy to carry. The
officers VIII have msgnifytng glasses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-07-01
HEZEKIAH BUTTERWORTH

IcoVyIshl. 1905. by HsseEiah Bunrr,sOuhI
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
l.. NJ. MHrHUN.

GolLmar Bros circus met with Il
big reception here last Friday and
the capacity OF the big TENT was
thoroughly tested both afternoon
and evening. The performance WAS
highly credi5able. throughout.
Many OF the acts being entirely new
and pleasing 1t may be: said OF
Goldman Bros, that they give d good
clean show and no gamblers or any
sw1ndIfng sehemsrs are permitted
on the ground The menagerie fea-
lures and everything was given as
advertised AnexceIIent street pa
rads preceded the performance. Sun
day Star, Bloomington, Indiana
Will exhibit at Warren Saturday
June 9th
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
SCHOOL BOARDS AND
TEACHERS MEETING
Great Educational Gathering TO
be held in Warren June
2 and 2S.

County superintendent Louis VI
MIthun desires to have q large at
tendance at the educational CONVEX
tion to be held In this city in order
that the best results may be obtain
ed and the most good done for the
schools OF the county With that
end In view he has issued the fol-
lowing reminder=
NOTICE To THE MEMBERS OF TEE
SCHOOL BOARDS AND TEACHERS OF
MARSHALL CoUgrY@--
June 9th and 18th promise to be
the grandest days in the education
al history of Marshall County The
western part of the county is all
anxiousIy waiting for the day
Educators from far and wide Will
be here. Please do not forget your
part, which is first OF all to be pre-
sent at 9 d. III. sharp at the Warren
High School
All who are Interested in the
educational welfare OF QUIZ children
are cordially invited to be present.
Hoping to- see at Lel56 one mem-
ber from each school board on Tues
day morning, June 2T, remain,
Your enthusiastic servant-
L. NJ MTHUN-
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
Government Dam.

MsnneapolIA-The government Lock-
dam at Meeks1 island, known official
ly a. Lock Dam No. 2, is completed
Ihe dam proper was completed a few
days ago, and the final test WAS made
when all the gates were closed 10 see
it amy defects could be discovered.
Everything was found to be in good
working order
Some miner work is yet to be cou-
plsted- Part OF the old Golfer dam
used used in the construction OF the
works will have to be. removed Some
repairs will have to be made to the
lower end of the lock- where part of
the floor timbers were. torn out by the
waiter A quantity OF loose rock will
have to be placed on the up-river side
of the dam to protect it from she ac~
tion OF the water.
Lock aud Dam No. 2 will be. OF NO
benefit to navigation between ST.
Paul and Minneapolis until Lock- and
Dam No at Mfnnehaha is completed,
which will require swo more years of
wnpw
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
Mission Church.
O. J. LUNDELL. PASTOR.

Rev. L. W. Nordhus~ from ST.
HTlaire, will occupy the pulpit In the
Mission church next Sunday at
p- m- Mr. Nordhus: is a good sole
singer come and hear HIM
Missions molten blTver 8 platser
SOM f05Ijer@ Viking IL, Is Juni kI.
1920 f. M och 2 e. M. Union kyr-
kan, vId HaIvor p o. 20 Juni, Ill.
10 T. M och 2 e. m- I HIgdem 21,
% Juni, XII. 1920 f. m. och 2 e. m.
Warren 1926 Junf, Ill. 8 e. M.
den %, XII 2 och 8 e. M den "a,
kI- 1870 f. M och 2 och s e. m- den
25-
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
Steel Bridge Across ST.
Lawrence.

The steel bridge now being built
acrOss the St Lawrence at Quebec
is d stupendous. structure. 1t
crosses the stream with d single
SPAN OF 1SO0 feet, which Will be the
longest In the world, the next in
length being the Firth Bridge in
Scotland, LILO feet. The Brooklvn
Bridge is L, 500 feet and the new
East River bridge 1,60O feet long
The total weight OF the. bridge will
be 35, 600 tons 1t will take two
years more for It's completion. The
bridge from pier to- pier will be
erected without any false work in
the river Its total length over
land and waiter will be $500 feet, it's
shfp-eIear headway $50 feet above
the highest waiter and the. height OF
the cantilever towers 800 feet above
the River
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
Midsummer Festival

The Vega Young Peoples Society
Will hold a midsummer festival in
Andrew Pearson's beautiful grove,
. miles west OF Swedish Luth.
church, June "a Program will
begin at 1O d. ~ PROT P v MaIm-
OF Minnesota College, Minneapolis,
Will deliver d Speech Dinner Will
be served Coffee and ice cream
during the afternoon An auction
sale Will also be held All are
welcome.
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
VIM Call Special Session.

Duluth Minu- June 19.-.You nay
state said Cow Higgins, of New
York, that will call a special session
of the legislature Immediately on my
RETURN to- the state. This session will
be called for the purpose OF InyestigaE-
ing certain charges made against mem
hers of the state Judiciary do not
care to discuss the matter beyond nzak-
ing this brief statement
Warren sheaf., 1905-06-15
Strike Threatened.

Minneapolis, June 1a-Seventesn
hundred operators employed on the
lines of the Great Northern and North
ern Pacific may quit tneir jobs as the
RESULT of the conference between the
management of the roads and q. B.
Perhamr national PRESIDENT OF the Or
der of Railway Telegrapherss at ST.
PAUL The situation is so grave that
another Katy" fight may be inauru-
rated against both OF the roads.