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pell-mell for the door At the same
instant there was another rush of
men from the vestry, tiny room
in which the Batushka had ROBBED him
self alone only five minutes ago. The
newcomers were neither ghosts nor
demons, but substantial, ferce-looking
muzhiks
Prince Melnikoff then recovered his
wits, To mel" he roared, springing in
front of Ermyntrude and drawing his
sword. The chapel was of no great
height, The gallery was not more than
ten feet from the floor, and the giant who
first broke in on the proceedings sprang
like huge bear from the balustrade and
alighted on Prince Boris back sending
him headlong to the floor with crushing
force.
The men who had not yet reached the
doorway, seeing this descent of a terrific
being from over their heads, became
frantic with superstitious terror Some
of those outside especially the officers,
were regaining their senses rapidly, and
now strove to force a passage back into
the building. 1t was not long ere they
succeeded, and they were ready to face
a legion of fiends, their first spasm of
fright having passed.
They only found Prince Melnikoff living
dazed where he had fallen, while near
him was the insensible Prior, who had
been half paralyzed by device not alto
gether unknown to many of his confrGres
in the Russia of to-day.
No one was seriously injured, appar-
lev 1,oJ l. 1 E
Lady Ermyntrude Grandson there was
neither sight nor sound. She had van
ished utterly, and a daring young Cossack
officer, who snatched up a torch to ex-
anime the vestry and gallery, could find
no trace of door,
Let us not yield to further folly, my
friends!" he cried. what will our
Prince say to us? We have been tricked
Surround the castle! Give the alarm!
The enemy have carried the lady off
with them. They must not escaped"
10 be continued next Sundyl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

it took place, should be held in England
and not in a gloomy Greek church
surrounded on all sides by armed Cos
sacks
So it was with an equable heart and a
determined mind that she went to the
great entrance-hall of the palace and
found Prince Melnikoff awaiting her at
the appointed hour He was, or affected
to be, in high spirits.
1t is not much like an orthodox we'd
ding, Ermyntrude, he said, as he ar
ranged the wraps around her and seated
himself by her side in the sleigh at the
door
The words suited her thoughts. Let
us not discuss it" she said quietly {"
am anxious to get the formality over
Ny letter is written
Her steady resolve to keep ever before
him the fact that she was purchasing
freedom for her father and brother
seemed to have the effect of choking back
all sentimentality on the part of Prince
Boris He did not speak to her again
until they reached the dismantled gate
of the old fortress, where they were re
ccived by a guard of Cossacks carrying
blazing torches.
Il must warn you," he whispered,
that it is custom of our house for the
groom to kiss the bride as he meets her
at the church door"
You have broken other customs of
your house in the manner of your WOO
ing. You must break this one also, -
was her calm reply.
She saw his angry gesture; but she
cared not. The nearness of the irrcv-
ocable found her absolutely cold. Ten
DAYS earlier she would have been more
excited and interested were she going to
try on a new hat at a milliner's Prince
Melnikoff certainly endeavored to pro-
pitiate her in every possible way. He
handed her out of the sleigh without any
attempt to embrace her.
At the door of the little chapel they
were met by the Prior of Dukhof, whom
Ermvntrude recognized as the monk who
endeavored to prevent her from sitting
in the ivory chair A palace official Of
fered the Prior silver salvcr laden with
bread, fish and salt. The dignitary
touched the articles with the tips of his
fingers, murnured a benediction, and
they were taken away.
From the door curving path led to
the altar The light of many torches,
1amps and candles showed that a carpet
of crimson silk had been laid, and along
this the priest preceded the couple. AS
they went they were strewed with a
mixture of hops, barley, oats and grains
of silver, which several Cossack officers
carried in small wicker baskets.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-07

At last they reached the rails of the
chancel. The Prior was about to break
into a sonorous chant, when a giant
figure leaned out over the gloomy gallery
above and roared:
Cease your praying, Batushka! This
marriage cannot take place!'
At this extraordinary interruption every
eye looked up, and not few ready hands
flew to their swords. But before anyone
could speak or move a truly terrifying
phenomenon occurred. The colossus in
immense by the furs which wrapped
him to the eyes, suddenly turned and
looked at the sacred icon of ST. Stanis-
laus
Then everyone on the floor beneath
Ermyntrude, the Prince, the Prior of
Dukhof, and the crowd of officers, SOL
dierS and servants-saw the face of
the saint working in a paroxysm of
fury, while his right arm, with clenched
fist, stood out menacingly from the
frame.
The effect was electrical, and in any
other assembly except a Russian one
wildly impossible Even Ermyntrude,
undeniably alarmed though she was,
failed to discover anything else than a
startling trick in the animated rage of
the painted image. But the men broke
into wild yells, torches were overthrow
and candelabra upset, while the crowd
OF stalwart warriors, who would have
faced any foe in the open field, rushed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mrs. w H. Hare has returned from
a visit TO Colorado.
E. B. Barber of Dubuque is visiting
relatives in Rock Island.
Meyer A Loeb has returned from a
business trip to Cincinnati.
Mrs. John Buford visited over Sun
day with friends in Clinton.
Frank G. Young has returned from a
business trip in the Dakotas.
John Schmid has returned after sew
eral weeks at Battle Creek, Mich.
August G. Mueller left yesterday to
enter the University of Illinois at Ur-
bana.
DR.. and Mrs Potter Smith returned
last evening from short visit at Sar-
mia, Ontario, Canada.
Charles Call of Rockford has been
spending a few days here with his
mother, Mrs. Mary Call.
T. r. Kendall, formerly linotype OPP
orator for The Argus, has returned af-
ter several months in the southwest.
Misses Adelia and Bertha Frick have
returned after visiting several months
in Detroit, Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
Miss Ruth Gamble, who has been EN-
ployed in the circuit clerks Office, de-
parted today to enter Oberlin univer-
sity.
w. j. Kirkpatrick has returned from
five-week's outing in Colorado, dur
ing which he added several pounds to
his avOirdupois.
Charles McHugh and T. j. Medill
have returned from South Dakota
where they inspected tracts of land
with a view to purchasing.
Rev. ]. B. Rutter leaves this evening
for Peoria. at which place he will at
tend the Methodist conference which
opens Wednesday morning. Mr.. RutteI
does not expect to return until next
week.
Rev. r. B. Williams will depart to
morrow for Peoria, to attend the Meth
odist conference. Dr. Williams will be
+gone one week. No arrangements
have been made, as yet, for preaching
services for next Sunday.
w. A. Wendell, of St. Joseph, Mo
is stopping in Rock Island a few days
to visit friends. He is returning from
a visit with his parents at MaQuoketa
Iowa. Mr.. Wendell was formerly a
motorman on the Tri-City lines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
DIES IN BUFFALO
Edward kautz. Formerly Of Rock
Island. Passes Away
in Iowa.
END COMES SATURDAY NIGHT
Had Returned After Some Time in Den
ver-Was Resident Of City
Eight Years.

Edward Kautz. formerly of Rock Is
land, died Saturday night at 11:4O
O'Clock at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Christian Kautz. at Buffalo.
Iowa. Mr.. kautz was engaged in the
saloon business in Rock Island for
eight years as the proprietor of the
Richelieu, on Second avenue. He was
compelled TO sell out his business a
year ago. when taken i'll with tubercu-
iosis. He went TO Denver in the hope
of regaining his health. but the change
brought no benefit. and a short time
ago he returned 10 spend the short
remainder of his life at his old home
at Buffalo.
Relatives i'm Rock Island
He was born at Buffalo, June l..
1873, thus being over SO years of age.
He leaves besides his parents. three
brothers and four sisters to mourn his
loss. They are F. w. KautZ. Mrs.
Henry J. Frick and Mrs. Lou Winters.
Rock Island; Frederick and Christian
kautz, Mrs Lena Ehrke and Mrs. EN-
ma Roth. of Blue Grass. Iowa.
The funeral will be held at . O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon from the residence
at Buffalo. with short services at the
Buffalo church. Burial will take place
at the Buffalo cemetery. Mr.. Kautz
had many friends in the three cities
who will grieve to learn of his death.
A number from this city will attend
the funeral services at Buffalo tomor-
row.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
Island View heiohts.

Lots can be bought in this beautiful
addition of Sixth and Seventh avenues
and Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fifth
streets at prices ranging from $500 up
wards. on easy terms of $50 cash and
balance in monthly payments. Visit
the property and select one of these
beautiful lots for a home Four lots
have been sold this week, and it is ex-
pected that several houses will be
erected this fall. Inquire of DR.. Mark
III. Patten, Marion E. Sweeney, Hol-
land S. Bollman, William T. Hartz, DR..
S. Il. Hall, or William A. Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
Licensed to Wed.
The coIonels Waterloo.

Colonel John NJ. Fuller. Of Honey
Grove, Texas, nearly met his Waterloo
from liver and kidney uouble. In a
recent letter, he SAYS: 81 was nearly
dead, of these complaints, and, al
though I tried my family doctor, he
did me no good; so l got soc bottle
of your Electric Bitters. which cured
me. / consider them the best medi-
cine on earth, and thank God, who
gave you the knowledge to make
them" Sold. and guaranteed TO cure,
dyspepsia. biliousness and kidney dis
ease. by Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists.
at soc a bottle
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
HAVE SECURED MORE ROOM
Crane & Sipe, Proprietors of The Hub,
Lease Adjoining Store Room.

Messrs. Crane 4 Sipe. proprietors of
the Hub clothing storaeat 1901 Second
avenue. have completed arrangements
whereby they will obtain possession of
the store room adjoining their present
location. The rapid increase in bust
ness and the arrival of big fall stock
necessitated more floor space. In
few days work will be begun on the
cutting of the archways which will
connect the two stores, and other i'm
provements are being contemplated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received in
the city clerks Office, Rock Island,
ILL.,, until Monday, Oct. 2, 1905. at
o'clock p. m, for pumping engine for
the waterworks department.
Specifications on file at the city
clerks office. The city reserves the
right TO reject any or all bids.
Rock Island. ILL.,, Sept. u. 1905.
II. c. SCHAFFER,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
Startling Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality.
from appendicitis and peritonitis. To
prevent and cure these awful diseases,
there is just one reliable remedy, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. NJ. Flannery,
of II Custom House Place. Chicago.
says: "They have no equal for con-
stipation and biliousness." Csc at
Hartz & Ullemeyer. druggfSts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

morning service at Trinity church yes
terday, preaching one of his eloquent
and convincing sermons. In the even
ing the bishop. accompanied by Rev.
Granville II. Sherwood, paid a visit to
the Episcopal parish at Presumption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
oaden's Band Gives Dance.-oe

denis band has issued invitations for
a dance at the Tower this evening
This is the first private dance that
this popular orchestra has given and
large number of invitations are out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Colds cause Indigestion and costive-
ness. Fluids which should pass through
the bowels and kidneys are secreted by
the nose and throat. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will positively cure. 35c.
T. II. Thomas pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

w. c. T. U. Meets.-The Woman's
Christian Temperance Union holds it's
monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon
with Mrs. c. j. Searle, 934 Twentieth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
IN THE CHURCHES.

Spencer Memoriai.-The Ladies' Aid
society meets Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. j. w. Crompton, 4103 Seventh av-
enue.
The regular services will be dispens-
ed with next Sunday morning and even,
ing because of the absence of the pas
tor. aud only Sunday school will be. in
session. -
The Methodist conference opens in
Peoria Sept. 20 and continues until
Monday, Sept. 25. Bishop c. H. Fow-
Ter will preside over the assembly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Grace lutheran.-The Acme society
meets tonight at the parsonage with
Mrs. Hoffsten
Thursday afternoon and evening, a
coffee social will be held at the par
sonage. Mesdames HOffsten, Holm
grain and Carlson being the commit
tee in charge.
A confirmation class will be held ev-
cry Friday evening at 1880 in the lee
ture room of the church. This class
has been organized for those who are
unable to attend the Saturday after
noon classes, held at $3.50 in the lee
ture room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18
First Methodist Episeopal-After

the sermon delivered by Rev Lind
quist last evening. Bishop Cranston of
Washington. ID. c.. gave an interesting
talk.
The pastor and delegates elected at
the fourth quarterly meeting, will at
tend the conference at Peoria4 this
week. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Central Presbyterian.-Th The regular
weekly prayer meeting is held Wednes-
day evenings at 100 at the church.
The Young Peoples Social league
has a meeting atahe church at o'clock
tonight.
The Ladies' guild holds the annual
election of officers at its meeting Wed
nesday afternoon at O'Clock at the
home of Mrs. F. S. Brough. PIP Thir-
teenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Celebrate Rally Day.-Next Sunday
will be observed in the Broadway
Presbyterian Sunday school as rally
day. and special arrangements are be
ing made for the morning exercises of
the school A number of attractive
numbers will be included on the pro-
numbers.
A social has been arranged by the
young people of the church. to which
all young people are invited to.
viii be held Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs Fred TitteringtOn, SIC
Twenty-second street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Bishop Fawcett Here-Bishop NJ.
Edward Fawcett. of the Episcopal do
cese of Quincy, was present at the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

Memorial Christian. - The Ladies'
Aid society will have an all day meet
ing at the church Thursday. beginning
al 10 a m Special work will be a.
tended to by the ladies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

United Presbyterian.-The Ladies'
Missionary society will assemble at the
home of Mrs. Fredericka Fredricks.
l126 Nineteenth street, tonight At
this meeting reports will be read by
Miss Dora Hsrtz who was elected as
delegate from the local society TO the
Women's Missionary convention in Al
bany Ore in June
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-09-18

First Baptist.-An ice cream socia-
Bile will be held at the Forty-fourth
street chapel on Friday evening.
The Ladies Aid society holds its reg
ular meeting Friday afternoon at the
church
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04
SPECTACLE CASE.

ends neatly and firmly together and
attach the cover with two bows of mar
row ribbon. Paint on the cover a pair
Of spectacles, with some appropriate
motto or any other form of decoration
you may prefer, if you are an expert
with the brush. If not, embroider on
the linen before covering the box some
suitable design,
Old red, olive green, old blue and
dull gold color all can be found in the
agra linen, and any one will make a
useful as well as an attractive box.
For the young girls who are too busy
to undertake elaborate gifts this sim
pie but eminently serviceable trife is
peculiarly good. The work is only such
as any one of them can do, and no
more is entailed than it is wise that
they should undertake.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04


piece is hung another ring covered in
the same way. Then safety pins of as
sorted sizes are pinned through the
rings. Pale blue is about as pretty as
any color one can use.
Court plaster is a very important
and useful thing that invariably gets
mislaid even when it is kept in the
little case that druggists usually sup
ply with it, and there is no doubt that
it should have recognized and get-at-
able place in every house. A white
glazed cardboard box that has an outer
covering into which the box proper
slides-such box. is the first requisite
for the case. Some Photographic paste
and a pretty piece of brocaded ribbon
the width of the length of the box, half
a yard Of narrow ribbon to match or
contrast with the other and piece of
silk elastic long enough to go round
the sides Of the box without stretching
are the materials needed.
Cover the box with the silk ribbon,
one piece being used for bottom, sides
and top, starting from the bottom and
folding the ribbon previously covered
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04
BUTToNHoLED HANDKERcH1rF.


stitches, and the scallops are outlined
with the narrowest to be found edge of
lace.
Even brussels lace has been adapt
3D." the graceful brussels lace braid
twisted like braiding on bit of linen,
the material in the loops cut out and
the open space filled in with a cobweb
done in the finest linen thread made.
On the corners the twist is little lar
ger, the opening a little bigger, and
the space is filed in with a couple of
cobwebs. Another row Of a wider
braid edges the handkerchief.
Nothing could be prettier for trim
ming handkerchiefs than valenciennes
lace, and there are hundred ways of
using it, from the old fashioned styles
slashed in points, each trimmed with
lace ruffles A pretty treatment is
using three rows Of lace insertion, grad
uating in width, the narrowest next to
the linen center.
Those little glove handkerchiefs, six
inches square, make ideal foundations
for trimming with lace, and your hand
kerchief is half done when it is begun,
as you've no tiresome hemstitching to
do before you begin with the lace
Embroidery-that fine, delicate work
/, ing of exquisitely delicate vines and
blossoms-is hardest of all to do and
makes the heaviest of eye strains.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04

worked makes an appearance equally
good from either side of the material.
Sash curtains could be treated in a
simpler way, possibly with a border
of conventional character or of natural
flowers done on coarse kind Of can
vas in deep shade Of Irvine. This
material hangs with admirable soft
ness. Others again might be of clear
muslin worked with shadow embroid-
cry. IN fact, the idea is capable Of
endless variations and developments
which an inventive worker will be
quick to perceive and to turn to ac-
count in imparting an individual touch
to her curtain.
The dainty little lingerie pillow cover
seen In the cut is made Of a square of
henstitehed linen embroidered in dots
ii an attractive pattern. 1t is detach-
able from the pillowcase proper, which
IS coyeredtwith colored silk and trim
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04
A Frfendship Calendar.

A friendship calendar at Christmas
time was source Of much pleasure to
an elderly lady living alone. Fifty-two
of her friends, representing the fifty
two weeks of the year, furnished ma
terial for every day of the seven in
his week.
Each one followed out his own idea
for the weeks calendar, contributing
favorite quotations, short poems. anec-
dotes and. "reminiscences, some even
adding cherished recipes In. many
instances the contributions were orig
inaI. Others were illustrated with
small pictures cut from current maya
zines.
The result was a perpetual calendar,
each day representing the loving
thought of friend
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04
What to Make
For Christmas
Safety Pin Holders. Glove Members and
Court Plaster Cases Are Useful
Gifts and Are Easily
Constructed

~ yERYBODY will soon be Won
I'd = dering what to give everybody
81 "A else for Christmas present
The average woman prefers
to make her own gifts, and certainly
a token which brings with it the loving
thought and handiwork of the donor is
doubly appreciated. For, the clever
worker who is on the lookout for new
ideas the following suggestions may
prove useful.
A pretty and easily made little re-
membrance is safety pin holder. TO
fashion this trifie an ordinary embroid-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04

Straps, c II
are fastened and held in place by a rib
bon bow.
Though coat hangers are not new, a
dainty affair intended as a gift to
baby was a miniature holder, first pad
ded with perfumed cotton, then with
shirred white satin. The hook was
covered with twisted ribbon, and at its
base bow of broad ribbon was tied,
one end decorated with spray of for
getmenots, and across the other Baby"
was worked in blue silk. Though a
trif1e, it is gift that will bring much
pleasure TO the mother, as showing
thoughtful kindness.
An attractive little present for baby
Is made by wrapping very small en-
Droidery hoop with ribbon. Across the
center form a wheel with quarter inch
ribbon, and sew on these spokes tiny
gilt sleighbells. These bells are also
put at intervals around the hoop.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04
SAFETY PIN HOLDER.

with PASTE all round The ends of the
inner box must be slit down at the cor
ners and some of the Photographic
paste applied to the sides. 1t is then
slipped into the outer covering, there
to remain as fixture A piece of the
brocaded ribbon the size of the open
ends is now covered with paste and
one end placed within the box. After
pressing it carefully this ribbon is
brought to the end of one of the cut
down pieces, over it, then along the
bottom of the box and the section at
the other end and, returning to its
starting point, <covers in this way the
ends as well as the bottom of the box.
Now make line down the hinged
parts, so as to allow them when dry to
be turned up to close. Divide the
narrow ribbon in half and, placing it
under the ends of the silk elastic, tack
them right through the inner box as
well as through the ribbon covering. so
that the elastic will not slip off when
moved from either end. Exactly oppo-
site where it fastens stitch the elastic
and the other half of the narrow rib
bon to the side Of the box and tie in
dainty little bows.
Another useful contrivance to make
is a glove member. Make a pretty
bow of colored ribbon about two
inches wide and tie it through a fairly
large crocheted silk ring. Make a
tiny needlecase of three layers of thin
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1905-12-04

be well to cut it out in newspaper first
Fold the paper SO that you make onIy
one line of cutting; then both sides will
be exactly alike, as the fold will be the
center.
The edge is cut in scallops and has a
knot stitch worked with silk in each
scallop. The dotted design may either
be worked with silk or with mercerized
cotton. The pocket for the brush is
cut five and one-half inches deep and
is laid to form a box plait. The sides
on the lower edge are scalloped, and
the upper part of the plat is feather
stitched round. The lower corners are
ornamented with clusters of ribbon
loops, and there are loops at the top to
hang it up by.
Pockets of this description are to be
bought made up ready for the embroid-
cry, for which the pattern is marked
out