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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-15
More PrOsy Statistics.

Generally speaking, man so years
of age has slept 5000 days. worked
$500 days, walked 500 days, amused
himself 1000 days, eaten 1900 days
and has been sick 500 days. He has
eaten 1900 pounds of bread, 10000
pounds Of meat and 1900 pounds of
vegetables. eggs and fish and drunk in
all 1000 gallons of liquid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-15
PERSONAL POINTS

A daughter was born this morning to
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sittig, 725 Nine
teenth street.
Miss Ruth Schell, 1011 Fourth ave-
nue., who yesterday submitted to an
operation for appendicitis at the Dav-
export hospital, is getting along nicely.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-15
Very Little Difference.

First Childhood-When older friends
of the family condescendingly ask you
how old you are.
Second. Childhood-When younger
friends of the family condescendingly
ask you how old you are.-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-15

When your child is grown, the eondi.
ton of and the amount of his or her
hair will depend largely upon the way
it is cared for now.
The human hair is composed of about
$4,000 delicate oil plants.
Ordinary soaps and shampoos will
soon destroy the natural oil and the
fatty roots Of these plants making the
hair dry and brittle or destroying it en-
tirely. EVERY WEEK SHAMPOO is
an Anti-septie Oil Shampoo that
cleanses and purifes the scalp thor
oily and leaves the hair just as nature
intended, soft, fluffy, silky, and the
scalp slightly moist with oil, but no
surplus oil in the hair.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-15
Less Time.

"In what month do ladies talk the
least?'
In February. "-Exchange
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
PoSTscRIPTS

Yeast cakes win keep fresh long
time If buried in salt.
A can opener of German invention
slices off the entire top of can.
II the under side OF a heavy RIG he
coated with shellac. it will not curl IN
More than one-third Of the 1873 1000
white men in the Transvaal are I'm.
marrisd.
Glycerin, well distributed will re-
vive the color in an old typewriter
ribbon.
Holland has loo soap factories. pro.
ducing about 100000 pounds of soan
year. Z
The honey and wax production of
the United States is valued at ahout
100000 year.
Great Britain's per capita coal con-
sumption is about three times as
great as that of France.
A Minnesota man has patented a
SIMPLE device r prevent tools dron.
ping out of -aas pocket.
Explorations Elthin recent vaars
have indicated that China has coal
neids containinis more fuel than al,
the rest Of tbs xoFld ccmained
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

treasure with my own eyes-this lady
also was with me. There is enough
there to make our people very rich
more than that, to make them con-
tented and happy-if We use these
treasures wisely. What shall we do
hand them over TO yonder weakllng
to squander, to dissipate? No, l tell
you"
They stood silent, grave. looking
from one to the other and at him.
He extended before him the folded
parchment which he had taken from
the treasure chest.
This, said he, I'VE found in the
treasure chest. I have brought it
unopened. l have fancied it may
be some document of importance to
cur state. 1t was not for me to open.
Will you, your excellency?"
He offered it to the prime minister
of the government. The latter grave
ly took it in his hands-gazed at the
great seal which fastened it-broke
the seal-undid the combining band
du4 SdASQ upOi llS SJ14bCnlS VI llO
parchment thus unfolded. His hands
shook-the great sheet almost fell
from them as he read.
Read, then" demanded Count Fred
erick. what is it that you have
found?" 1t was natural for men to
obey his voice when he spoke thus.
1T is strange and wonderful is
incredible!" said the prime minister
Count Frederick caught in turn the
parchment in his own hands. In turn
his own face showed amaze, aston
ishment-his own strong hands shook.
Your majesty" said he, smiling at
length as he turned toward the cover
ing figure in the corner of the room,
81 shall call you that for the last
time!"
What do you mean?" demanded
Michael with one last show of resent
ment, summoning such resolution as
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE

The chronic borrower will tell you
that it is never too late to lend.
1t takes a pretty smart man to set
trap for the wolf at the door.
There is 10 fool like an old fool
who doesn't realize he is getting Sid.
The more fuss a woman makes over
a secret the less it amounts to.
Young men, don't try to act cute if
you are more than ten years old.
An ugly baby is something no meth
er ever possessed.
The way of wise ran is to let
a woman have her ow- way.
Luck is blamed for a lot of r,is-
fortune of which it is innocent.
1t is quite possible tc give nan
hack talk without talking behind lis
back.
No, Maudie, dear. the Bible doesn't
mean manicure girls Wien it speaks
OF handmaidens.
Why pray to be delivered from
temptation and then so around look
ing for II?
Some men remain bachelors be-
cause they are unable to choose be-
tween beauty and intellect
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

been cognizant of dangers at the
hands Of my own foster brother STAN
islaw. Should he be successful in
what l conceive to be his plans, my
life may forfeit, but not the treasures
themselves.
ut was my pleasure to have made
a medal or a coin which should be the
token of this secret. When my body
guard, Boris Rolean, faithful man,
with myself planned the burial of
these treasures, l gave him the linden
ture, the half of a certain coin or
medal which caused to be made and
inscribed, as record of the hiding
place Of that which we were about to
conceal. Upon the face of that medal
or coin this inscription was written:
Sub PAYMENT - angule vergentis--
cruciati camerae - reperietur-the-
saurus-Regis Graetisjcvensis.'
so shall be preserved the secret of
the hiding place of that which is the
peoples. Somewhere there shall ex-
list, even though l shall die, this rec
ord. Half Of it / have given into the
charge Of the man whom have
known to be faithful. At my death
he is to take both halves and guard
them well.
Should ! be slain, as we'll may be
in these troublous and treacherous
times in which live, my wish and
command is that my son be known as
Michael the Second, and that he shall
take from me the rule of this king
dom in his day, and the administra-
ton of these properties of the king
dom.
1T is my wish and command, my
hope and my prayer, that he shall gov
ern wisely with justice to all, firmly
and with wisdom.
There may be a long regency be-
fore my son shall reach the age OF
maturity. There is another, older
than himself, the son of my foster
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
GATHERED FACTS

The great coffee industry of Brazil
was started in. 1850. when the first
coffee tree was planted in that coun-
try.
The only animals left alive in the
Antwerp zoo are the elephants, which
are now being used for military trac-
ton purposes.
Rats in Southern Italy have ac-
quired the habit of climbing the
orange trees. They suck the juice of
the blood fruit, neglecting the others.
A new Philippine lumber company,
capital 100000, has filed articles Of
incorporation az Manila, with mills at
Espania, Sibuyan Islands, Capiz
Province
OF food imported by England, Ire
land supplies from one-third to one
half of the meat, more than one-third
OF the eggs and more than one-sixth of
the Dutter.
1t is said that in several cases new
ORGANS have been successfully fur
nished to soldiers terribly wounded in
the European war. 1t is no longer an
excuse to say one has no stomach for
lighting. The ut you while YOU wait.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Finds BUN Of Old Mi.si.

ok to eight feet under the debris
ol decades, Jesse Nusbaum of the
School of American Arcbeologv s.rnn, ~
.he Weiipreserved floor of the mission
church at the Pueblo OF Pecos o.
s miies east OF Santa Fe. Cal Here no
found also beautifully carved baam.
ana brackets. SO badly decaved how
ever that drawings of the design No. NC"
n .aue On the spot as the wood can las,
oniy a lew days. The drawings wer,
s maoe ny ". Templeton Johnston IN.
famous architac.. F.tty.four Skeleton.
were taken out. Aeieeon'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

he could to his own bloated face
What do you Eean-treason, in the
presence of the king?"
NO treason, for you are not our
king"
These" said he, are the imperial
scripts Of Michael the First Of Gretz-
hoffen. They were buried with his
treasures. In some part. they govern
the disposition of those treasures.
You hear in this the voice of our king,
and that must be our governing pow
er hereafter"
What is it, then?" at length ex-
claimed the prime minister. HAS
there been a mistake--you say Mi
chael here is not our king-who then
is our king?"
"Your excellency," said Count Fred
erick slowly, as he turned toward him,
yourself, these noblemen of Gretz-
hoffen, the council of ministers, the
parliament of the realm-all these
shall at length perhaps bear out my
statement which / make now. my
SELF, Frederick-am the king"
At these words they made no an
swer. There was nothing on those
calm features of insincerity, of in
trigue or dishonor. His words car
RED with them his own conviction as
to their truth.
Listen, gentlemen" said he, gently,
at last. "Great things have happened
to US in our realm. We shall this day
save our kingdom. AS I believe, ! am
your king. / accept that station sol
EMMY, and here / have the profit
may not be doubted that ultimately
its substantiation will be complete
by the parliament, by the people them
selves-by all our courts-by your
voice unanimous, as / doubt not, you
noblemen of this kingdom.
shall then read?"
In the name Of God, Amen! /,
Michael of Gretzhoffen, by the grace
of God, king, leave this script with
the treasures Of the kingdom which !
have concealed herewith beneath the
floor of the torture chamber. With
them l place the secret governing the
ownership Of the treasures of this
kingdom. That secret is known only
to myself and my bodyguard, who has
been faithful man-Boris Roleau.
For now these many months have
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Gin. MociII ciIlas,i.

the name Of Gill is probably older
than that of McGill as the prefix Mac
signifies ''son of. and the name would
therefore in olden times be sorne bv
ono wkosa father was Gill. It IS
extremely doubtful if there is any
connection at all between tho above
names and that Of Gillespie. IL Gaelic
this name is Gilleasbuig. translated In
English by Archibald. For exau,b !.
thu earl Of .rgyll, who was famous
IL the wars Of the seventeenth GER
fury. was known as Gillespie Gruuach
or Archibald the Grim.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
CHAPTER LxxvIlI.

Lone Live the kinGl
In the great throne room of Gretz-
hoffen palace, there were gathered,
late that day, those men highest in
power of all the realm.
Count Frederick entered the room
at last-but not alone. At his side
there walked one whose presence was
greeted with frown by those grave
and revered seigniors-it was a
woman.
Gentlemen said Count Frederick,
smiling as he saw this reception.
you will pardon me that l bring
with me one whom / honor, whose wis
dom value. Thanks to the fate which
brought this young woman to our
shores, we have found the lost treas
ure of the king!"
A signing silence fell upon them
all Alone of all these-till now al
most unnoticed, in the corner where he
sat sunken down-the weakling king
made some show of resentment at
what he heard. A snarl, a growl of
rage almost inarticulate, came from
him.
You, Michael, our king!" said
Count Frederick, suddenly turning to
him, growing wrath in his tones now,
Il call you your majesty as yet, but
dare say to you, your majesty-your
drunken majesty-your weak and
helpless coward majesty-that there
shall never be wasted upon you or
your purpose one penny of this treas
ure which we have found.
That, gentlemen" said he, turning
to the councillors and ministers who
stood about, is the treasure of the
people. 1t was saved for them. 1t
has been guarded for them by Michael
the good king, whose name this man
is not fit to wear
DO not doubt what / say to you,
gentlemen. l myself have seen that
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
InnnceneA ReWarded,

II hope" said Mrs, Corntossei, that
you'll be careful not to take any coun-
terfeit money while you're in town"
81 never bother about suspectin' my
fellow men," replied her husband. IF
I study out q piece of counterfeit
money it's impossible to offer it to
anybody without my hand tremblin',
but II l pay no attention it's about
as easy to pass It on the next Teller
as 1t was TO pass it on me-"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

An argument in favor Of the gener.
GUS FEEDING of cattle is the fact that
COW which gets a good ration gives
about three times more milk than her
hungry sister.
A German scientist has demon.
slratea that radium has a marked eff.
! On woody plants. even forcing
mem to bud In dormant seasons.
Hundreds of women are now at
work on lathes. drilling machines and
stamplng-out machines in the Russian
factories where they make high OK.
plosive shells. 80"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Charnna for Good [ onka.

On st. Georges day. Serbian ladies
evoke the aid Of charms as a means
Of improving their looks. The girl who
wishes a white face places a bouquet
OF flowers under a white rose tree
and allows 1t to remain there for a
night, whereas those who prefer rosy
cheeks place blooms under a red rose
tree, and in the morning the flowers
thus Charmed" are thrown into their
baths.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

The government bureau of mines
has succeeded in making an economi-
cal fuel by hriquetting the lignites of
California, Texas and North Dakota
without binding material
The Hawaiian pineapple, which has
been used almost exclusively for can
ming (2,177.C0C cases in 1910. is now
also Being shipped fresh. Fifty cases
are going weekly from Honolulu to
San Francisco and Portland, Ore,
while the Territorial marketing di-
vision is about to make experimental
carload shipments to Chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

Nothing is more disgusting than
young man trying to act old or an
old man trying to act young.
The average daily wage of factory
employees in Michigan last year was
S2.41, which was an increase of ten
cents day over 1912.
In British arsenal there has been
installed 4 scale that will weigh guns
up to 100 tons, with a possible error
Of less than seven pounds.
Eight blades, set in a semicircular
frame, form new implement for cut
ting halves Of cakes evenly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
AS a PHILOSOPHER Sees II.

It is claimed that the phosphores-
cent keyhole has been replaced by
one with q raised rim that makes
It easy for even the most unsteady
hand to force the key into it. At the
same time the only keyhole that will
fully meet all the nocturnal conditions
will be the one that gets out of its
frame and goes downtown and hunts
for its owner.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Present Ambition.

About aiming high. An Atchison
man aimed to have accumulated
enough property by the time he was
fifty to retire. He is not far from
fifty now. and his consuming smbi.
ton is to have weeks salary in his
rocket when he collects his wages for
the next week. - Atchison (Kan.)
Globe
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Long Envelopes.

When person has use for long
envelope and none Is at hand, two
small envelopes will answer the same
purpose as well. Cut the right end
from one email envelope and the left
end from the other, and place one
inside the other so that the open ends
lap. then paste them at the edge An
envelope Of the desired length can be
manufactured in this way, and it will
look almost as well as regular long
suvelope.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

Kitty Gray. newspaper woman. finds in
a curio shop half of broken coin, the
mutilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her. at the order
of her managing editor, to go to the prin-
cipality Of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
story suggested by the inscription. She is
her adventures while chasing the secret
OF the broken coin begin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Sacred White Elephant.

A white elephant is regarded sacred
in Sian, and when one dies it has a
funeral grander than that accorded
to princes. Buddhist priests officiate
and thousands of devout Siamese uen
and women follow the deceased All
NAL to tie grave. Jewels and offerings
representing much wealth are CURED
with the elephant.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

a. though the same thought had
caught them at the same instant. each
~ these men-idlers and MASTERS, OF
men of purpose and OF principle
raised his hand. There rose IN unison
the old cry:
- LONG LIVE THE KING"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
CHAPTER LxxV.
The Last Siege.

"Excellency," interrupted the prime
minister, at length approaching the
deck where Frederick still sat with
the young American-"Ex cellency, l
intrude, but perhaps"
What is it," demanded the noble
man calmly. Are they calling us
from our own port?'
Precisely that, excellency. We
have a wireless call. We were Sum-
moned out, and now are summoned
back again. They demand that we
shall come quickly"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

AS FOR you, Roleaa& captain OF the
guard" said he. have proved
your faithfuiness more
What? am caEsafn. master?"
"Roleau. captain Of the guard" said
he. Il thank you
And so he turned and strobe from
the room whore one was waiting.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Have Small Desire 70 Roam.

Famous for its fish, the little island
of Marker, on the Zuyder Zee. is in
habited by sturdy folk who have no
desire to travel. Indeed so satisfied
are the people with their little island
homo that many of them die without
ever having seen any other part of
the world.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Fatal Mishap,

Ladies an genrmen," said Sam
Johnson to the invited guests who had
filed his cabin to overlooking since
p. m, I'm mighty sorry to have to
tell you all that there amt goin' to
be no party tonight, cause that white
man what owed me IS cents amt
paid me yeti"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
CHAPTER LxxIIl.
rhe Encounter at Sea.

The Encounter at Sea.
Over the sea, up into the stars, sped
the distress call Of the ship at sea:
IS. o. S. Gretzhoffen! S. o. S. Crete.
hoffen!"
Broken, incoherent at times, but i'm
perative. the strident wall OF the wire
less clamoring out into the empty air,
asking for ears far away to listen to
what 1t said. And ears did hear--the
ears Of friends.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04

parchments thrust down at the side
OF the chest. Gently he drew it out
and held it in his hands for a moment,
regarding 1t curiously.
Il shall not open IT." said he. with
you, / feel certain fear. believe
here is something come down to US
out of the past-some message from
the king. If this be so, it belongs not
to me. but to the people. 1t must go
before their duly constituted rulers"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
CHAPTER Lxxlv.
The KIM Of All Countries.

The King Of All Countries.
Count Frederick signihed to the
prime minister that affairs of state
were little to his liking at this time.
and that he desired to be alone. On
the deck Of the Ade!ina, therefore
might now be seen but two persons
Count Frederick and Kitty Gray. They
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
TheBrokenC Coin
BY Emerson Hough
TWENTY-FIRST INSTALLMENT
SYNOPSIS.

Kitty Graz, newspaper woman, finds In
b curio SHOP half of a broken coin, the
Eautilated inscription on which arouses
her curiosity and leads her. at the order
of her managing editor, to go to the pTin-
cipality of Gretzhoffen to piece out the
gtory suggested by the inscription. She is
Followed, and on arrival In Gretzhoffen
her adventures while chasing the secret
of the broken coin begin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
Cnnsi Ter Nalue nf Time

But dost thou love life? Then do
not sGuander time. for that is the stuff
life is made of.-Benjaain Franklin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-01-04
SYNOPSIS.


Universal Film Manufac curing Conpan
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-09
SOUTH LANCASTER.

Especial Correspondence to Herald.)
John Reimer and wife visited at
Otto Lusch's.
Mr.. Walter Munson, wife and daugh-
ter Ada, visited with Henry Chase.
Tillie, LYDIA and Florence Day at
tended Fennimore big days.
John Brandemuehl and family
LYDIA Day, visited at the Sam Emler
home.
Louie Dreamer and wife from Twin
eel, Iowa, visited at Otto Brande-
muehl.
John Pollock delivered fine Aber-
deem Angus bull Monday, to be ship
ped to Chicago for $125.00.
Tavern McReyno1ds is taking va
cation down at Rewey and Platteville
visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. Wessie Pollock and wife visit
ed at John Pollock's and VIM. Hoff-
mans, Sunday.
Mr.. Felix Wanazeke and family Wis
tied with Frank Zenz at the Hurri-
cane, Sunday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-09
AROUND THE COUNTY
LITTLE GRANT.

Especial Correspondence to Herald)
Robert BOXING has a new Ford auto.
1t is reported that Woods lost two
horses from the heat.
Joe Pendleton threshed for Harry
Kaap last Monday.
Mrs. VIM. Pagenkopf and family
were in Lancaster last Tuesday.
Charles Kaap came out with his en-
CINE and got his separator and thresh-
ed for E. Stark last Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry Kaap took her sister,
Sarah, to Lancaster Monday to attend
the institute.
Harry Kaap took hogs to Lancaster
last Monday morning, and when he got
back as far as VIM. Pagenkopf's one of
his horses died-overcome by the
heat
Clarence Knapp is going to run the
engine while Charley Jeidy is thresh-
ing. There are a lot of machines in
here now-four in a straight line of
ten miles.
Lloyd Barr took his sister Myrtle,
to Lancaster to the institute, then
come back and stopped awhile with his
sister, Mrs. Charley Addison, then
Mrs. Addison went to Bloomington
with him in the car.
Sunday, July 3Oth was Belva Garth
waite's tenth birthday, and she was
surprised by fifteen of her school
mates and other little friends. Her
father and mother had provided a nice
dinner and other refreshments for
them, and all had good time, wishing
Belva many more happy birthdays.