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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
By ELEANOR GATES.
Author of THE Biography of a Prairie Girl

you must be NUM- that the Il. y. IS
disciplining you simply TO keep his
face. He knows-suggested it himself
that I'm to be helped out by some Of
you fellows"
"Well. that's better" returned Fra
ser, relieved. And while they walked
defense of his pets.
"'Fiend of a nag" he quoted.
'Why, Buckskin's tactician. Knows
! what the trumpet says better than l
do
Night settled swiftly. Despite Louns-
bury's prophecy the temperature was
not unbearable. The wind died with
| the glow in the west, leaving the air
so still that, to the watchers among
| the trees, sounds from Brannon min
| gled distinctly with the near laughter
| and talk of Shanty Town. No moon
rose. Only few stars burned their
| faint way through the quickly hidden
rents of the sheltering cloud covering
| that. knitting here breaking there.
again overlapping in soft folds before
On urgent sky breeze, swagged low
above the ground
With darkness the two left the grove
| for the ledge upon which was Shanty
| Town and stationed themselves where
| they could still see whoever went in
| Or out of the Troopers Delight. Mat
thews did not appear Numerous men
IN uniform did. They made noisy ex-
ITS end went brawling along to other
shanties. They skulked out of the
willows, fitted across the bit of snow
crusted BEACH below the saloons and
scrambled up 20 hurry in.
| When two hours or more had some
by the storekeeper grew impatient. He
| walked back and halted in the inky
| shadow of the wall down which Nick
Matthews had tobogganed. From there
he pointed to a shaft of light that was
falling upon the north side of the sec
ond Shanty in the street. 1t was from
an uncurtained south opening in the
first.
You see that?" asked Lounsbury
well, I'm going over there to look in
How do we know he hasn't given us
the slip some way?'
Lets be careful" said the lieuten
attn. "A proper amount of caution
isn't cowardice. If you're seen the
whole pack'Il set on you"
Il will be careful, but I'm not goinG
to-
That's all very nice. only you mus
consider the stripe of man you're deal
ing with
Il can roll n gun. Fraser"
But, Jupiter! This chap isn't goine
to fight you in the open. He'll use IN
dian tactics-fact is, he was raiset
among EN-"
whats that?' asked Lounsbury.
RAISED among 'em, said-with tn,
Sioux
Speaks the tongue, then?" For som'
reason the storekeeper seemed strange
ly agitated.
"Why, yes
AT that Lounsbury was off. maxim;
straight for the entrance of the build
| ing they had been watching
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21

Dallas got up. She had begun TO
tremble visibly. Her breath, was COM
ing short. as if she had been running.
But the younger girl did not notice.
HE stayed away so long" she went
on. Then. today when he came-you
remember, Dallas-he just said word
or two to me and laughed at me be-
cause l was afraid. And-and l saw
that l was wrong. and IL saw-he
liked-you."
"Mew Dallas turned. She felt the
blood come driving into her face. She
| felt that strange hurt ease and go in
rush Of joyful feeling. Then she I'M
| derstood the cause of it and why she
| had trembled-why that day had been
| the happiest Of her life.
OF a sudden she became conscious
that Marylyn's eyes We're upon her
with look Of pathetic reproach. She
began to laugh.
| Nonsense, honey" she said. Don't
be silly. Me! Why, he'd never like
| great big gawk like me"'
| "But-but''-
"Me. with my red hair-you know 1t
/ is kinda red-and my face, sunburned
as a Indan-hands all calloused like
like MANS She turned back to the
dusk through the window. "Oh. no.
not mer'
| "But You looked so funny just now"
did |? Did II" Dallas Stammered
out her reason: ''Well-well, that was
because-because l thought you was
| going TO say it was a soldier" She
laughed nervouSly. But it was Mr.
Lounsbury you meant. honey, wasn't
IT,"
The suspicion that had troubled the
mind of the younger girl was allayed.
''Why, Dallas, how could you think
such thing about mel Like soldier?
My. no. 1t was Mr.. Lounsbury-but
he don't like me-
She got up and went TO the foot of her
fathers bunk When she reappeared
she was carrying the soap box that
held her belongings. On the robe once
more. she took out and held up to the
light of the fire two books and a strip
of beaded cloth.
The elder left the window and stood
beside her.
These are what he gave me- went
on Marylyn, putting forward the
books. And this'-she showed the
bead work-"he asked me to make for
him. But today" mournfully. "he
didn't even speak of it,
Dallas leaned down and touched her
lips to the others hair Baby sister
what did you expect him to do? Hold
up man with one hand and-and
reach out for present with the 9th
err"
Marylyn put away the box. "Any
way he don't like me-
Like you? Why, he couldn't hell
it. There isn't a sweeter, prettier cir
on the prairie than my little house
keeper"
"He called me the prairie princess,
declared Marylyn. but with lingerin:
doubt.
, Nov. that shows" said the eide
girl. Don't you worry another sec
ond. When he comes again you'll See
SO Dallas soothed and comforted he
until she fell asleep, when she lifte'
her to her fathers bed and covered
her carefully. Then she drew aside
swinging blanket to let tie fireligh
; shine through - and saw that Their
; We're still tears on her sisters face,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
CHAPTER MI.

HAT night, after SQuaw Char
ley had come and gone, Dal-
las returned from the lean-tO,
where she had fed and bed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21

Judge w. H. Gest, circuit judge, pre-
siding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
CHAPTER XI.

|RASER'S shot drew many eyes
to the river-for in the win
ter time any occurrence,
however trifing. could ges in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21

| ley had come and gone, Dal-
EsSys-Ss las returned from the lean-to,
kAssy where she had fed and bed
ded Simon and the team, to find Mary
Ign before the hearth, her face flushed
and wet with tears. Instantly, all con-
Germ. the elder girl knelt beside her.
"Marylyn," she begged, smoothing the
soft, unbraided hair spread out upon
the robe. "Marylyn, what's the mat
ter?"
A long sob.
why. dear baby. don't you fret.
We're going to be all right. Dad'll
soon be back, Mr.. Lounsbury's watch
ing, and we won't lose the little home"
.'Oh. 1t amt that it amt that"
weeping harder than before. Pm SO
unhappy"
It was an answer that smote Dallas
to the heart. Some trouble, heretofore
concealed, was threatening her sisters
peace of mind. And she had not dis
covered it in time, had not prevented
it, had not shielded her as she ought.
''Marylyn, honey, tell me what's the
matter
The younger girl crept closer, screen
ing her eyes.
Dallas lifted her into her arms. Her
cheek was feverish, her hands We're
dry and hot.
Sudden terror seized the elder girl
the old terror that had fastened upon
her through all the years of her moth
er's failing.
oh
feel that-that you're not as well as
you was? Are you afraid you'll be
sick like-mother?"
There was an answering shake of
the head.
Dallas pressed her close murmuring
her thankfulness, whispering broken
endearments. ooh, DaPs so glad.
She couldn't stand it if her baby sister
was to suffer. Oh, honey heart, honey
| hearth
But Marylyn was not comforted.
Listen babe Dallas. "In all your
life have you ever asked me to do any
| thing that 1 didn't do, or to give you
anything that / didn't give if l could?
| And now something's fretting you. 1
can't think what it is. But you got to
tell me. and I'll help you out"
mo, nor'
81 don't care what it is, 1 won't
blame you. If it's something wrong
why, sit couldn't be-I'll forgive you.
You know that, Marylyn."
Again mo, no." but with less re-
sistance.
Tell me-" said Dallas firmly.
Marylyn looked up. "You'n hate me
If do" she faltered.
The elder girl laughed fondly. GAS
If could"
you promise not to tell pa?"
Course promise"
"Oh, Dallasw She buried her face
in her hands. 'Tt's-it's that II like
him! like him.
A moment Of perplexity. Then,
gradually, it dawned upon the elder
girl whom the other meant. In very
surprise her arms looseAed their hold
You do hate me-" Marylyn said
plaintiyely.
NO, honey, no-why should I hate
you?" Her words were earnest But
her understanding had changed it.
And she felt strange hurt, vague
hurt that seemed to have no cause.
Marylyn raised herself on an elbow.
"He liked me--once,"s she said. ''IIe
showed it just. plain. 1t was right
here-that day the. cattle went by"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
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Kidney-Liver Pills

Mr. s. B. Holden. No. 2S4h Cass Ave.
Grand Rapids. Mich, says:-"I have for
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
AppendicitiS.

Is due in large measure to abuse of
the bowels by employing drastic pur
gatives To avoid all danger, use only
Dr. Kings New Life Pills, the safe gen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Louis Sonneville to Henry DeKey-
ser lot 9, block 2, Blackmann's addi.
ton, Moline. 1925.
Nourse e Walker to Rank & Lamp.
ing. lot 9, block s, Acme addition, Mo-
line. $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
Licensed to Wed.

Percy r. Goldburg.. .Drury, I'll.
Miss Emma Herbal. -. .Muscatine. Ia.
George T. Robertson. Walcott. Ia
Miss Ethel j. Pears. .Sherrard, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-21
KIDNEY, LIVER
AND HOWELS

Sickness is next to impossible if you keep
the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels in perfect
working order with an occasional dose OF
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-04-30

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vhe have not used Morning Journal
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18

Texas is showing an inclination to break away from prohibition. Twelve counties have recently been reclaim ed there from the ''dry" people, but this was largely because the people have become interested in an experi- ment of the Texas brewers, and be- lieve in it's efficacy. The brewers of that state now maintain a complete detective system of their own, spend ing 100000 a year in doing so. They guarantee that every saloon man who violates the law by permitting gamb- ling on his place or indecency or violation of law in any form will be prosecuted by them. They furnish the testimony themselves, have their own lawyers, and have procured numbers of convictions. Saloon keepers who never before feared off, cers of the law have the most whole some respect for the organization of brewers. Under this system saloons have become orderly places and peo- pie prefer them to blind tigers.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
HEARD IN PASSING.

Committees of the intercontinental and the United States Rubber com panies are meeting with view or formulating plans for $1JO.OV1.oSo mergcr-AIiddletow Press.
 Russia proposes to follow Japans example in building battle ships of the Dreadnought class. In the mean time what about rearing some admir- als of the Togo type:-New York World.
 Mir DeImas is convinced that, on the whole, the Pacific coast is the more to his liking as held for inc conduct of criminal trials and for the practice of the angel-child brand or oratory Times.
 After A conference with President Roosevelt. Henry W. Taft declared Governor Hughes and the republican, organization must work together or endanger the state of New York in the fall elcctions-NIiddletow Press.
 San Franciscans are beginning to realize that it is more essential 10 have a clean city than city beauti- full. That's why they are disposing of Abe Ruef and his criminal as- sociates before spending more tine on municipal art-New Britain Her aid.
 Advices from Washington show that the immigration into this country for the last six months has been over fr,.- GO. At the rate of a million Il year and increasing we shall have quite an addition to population from that source. But the country is large ani there is. as yet. considerable unOc- cupied room-Bridgeport Standard
 The English residents know the Gu bans and do not relish evacuation, Of the island by the American troops a year hence \ more permanent ocsC- pancy of inc island would be guar anfee that business interests might have an opportunity tO become frInly established and to guard against the petty disturbances Of the future New London Day.
 Evidently tho granting citizenship to the Porto Ricans Is still sfar cff. judging by Secretary Taft-s address whirh was vague on this question though cheerful on the prosperity of the island This citizenship question has got to l-N answered at some time and it is doubtful if the Porto Ricsn< will te content not to think Of those things which they do net have--New London Day
 It is proposed that Nr Bryan nom mate President Roosevelt as the dem orratic candidate for she prr<Flency- a proposal that Is sImoSt without prereient and as amazing as It is inn probable of being carried out Nr Bsysn wu1r do anything of ths segt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18

The treaty with Santo Domingo means much, not only to the people of the Dominican republic, but to the United States and other nations, says Washington writer. It is, in effect, a guarantee of the payment of the Dominican debt and a plan by which the finances of the island re- public shall be placed on sound ba- sis. To all intents and purposes. the treaty has been in operation for a year or more and the island never experienced such remarkable pros- perity in its history as it has en- joyed in that time. During the last year, the customs receipts aggregated nearly s4.OO0.000. A little more than one half of this amount was deposited in New York to be added to sinking fund for the payment of the Dominican debt. The foreign trade of the island, exclusive of money shipments. aggregated during the last fiscal year about s10,50o,000, the exports exceeding the imports by more than s2,O00. 900. The foreign trade showed. during the year, an in crease of more than ten per cent. over that of any other year in the history of the Santo Domingo gov ernment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
PLEASURE FOR AN EVENING.
Novel Idea In the Way of a Church Entertainment.

Here's a novel idea for 8 church en. tertainment which requires little prep. aration. A rustic bridge was built out from the stage, inclosing square space that was used for fish pond Rocks and ferns were grouped along the edge of the stage, the floor was covered with green carpet. and a pret- ty meadow scene painted on coarse cotton was hung at the back of the stage, making very picturesque set ting for the pond, says the Cooking School Magazine. Steps led up to the bridge, and at the foot was a rustic lodge. where, on payment of fee, the prospective fisher was given a pole and circle of cardboard, upon which was marked the number of times he was entitled to fish. Thus equipped, he went up on the bridge and fished in the pond. Tickets were also sold by the bridge keepers. Re- treatments were served. and there were candy and cake tables and two stalls where fancy articles were sold. One of these stalls bore the sign, Fish Market" Here fish of many brilliant colors and quaint shapes were for sale; there were blotters, shaving cases, pin cushions and sachet bags. On the cake table were many toothsome fishes-chocolat and clear candy fishes and boxes of candy decorated with water color and pen and ink sketches, also sandwiches cut out with fisil-shaped tin cutters. also cookies and small iced cakes. At in- tervals singing and tableaux may be given for variety.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
The Nicest Way He Knew.

A Boston physician has two young hopefuls. Master Tommy and Miss Jennie. the latter the elder by year or two. A few days ago Master Tom came in. whimpering. with the com plaint: Papa. Jennie's got my roller skates on, and I want 'em. and she won't give 'em to me" Did you ask her for them kindly, my son?" Yes. papa" Well. suppose you go back and try again. Ask her just the incest way you know. and see if you can't get them" The youngster trot. ted out, and the father from the door. way heard him ask in wheedling tones: Jennie, for Gods sake. let me take them skates!"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18

and we don't believe that President Roosevelt would like 1t if he did. Pc litically, the two cannot appropriately stand on the same platform-Ansonia Sentinel.
 A law has been introduced in the house of commons which might well be adopted by our general assembly. In England the question of lights on vehicles at night has hitherto been left to local regulation by the county coun- cils and consequently has not been uniforly enforced. The proposed law now pending and carried at it's second reading without opposition makes the carrying of lights compul- sory throughout the country on moon- less nights. irrespective of the action or non-action of the local authorities Bridgeport Farmer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
FAMOUS CANALS OF; CHINA.
Hollands Waterways outdone by the
 Celestial Empire.

Hollands canals are famous, but the canal system of China is far more marvellous and its value to the enor- nous empire is simply incalculable. No country in the world has more navigable rivers and canals than China. The network of waterways. natural and artificial, so covers the empire that almost as. many people live upon the. water as on the land. The Great canal, that wonder of the world, runs north and south from Can ton to the extremity of the empire. and by this route the wares of all na. tions are carried to Peking. distance of S25 miles. This canal is 50 feet wide; it passes through. or near. Al large cities: it has 75 large sluices to keep up the water, and is spanned by thousands of bridges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
Pontiac, crea. Organizer.

Pontiac exemplified at once the best and the worst traits of the American Indian. As an organizer among a peo- pie with whom organization is almost impossible. and as a master of the treacherous statecraft of his race. he probably surpassed them all. As soon as his death was known. the French governor at St Louis sent for his body and buried it with full martial honors near the fort For a mauso- leum.- Parkman finely says. "a great city has arisen above the forest hero: and the race whom he hated with such burning rancor. trample with un- eeasing footsteps over his forgotten graye."-0uting Magazine
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
All tha Difference.

Attorney General Hadley of Missou- ri condemned in an address at Topeka before the State Bar association, cer. tain trust methods. 'I am sure," he said. that we all want to see laws enacted that will give a square deal to everybody. We want. all over the world. as little as possible of that thing which is exemplified in the an ecdote of the Syracuse widow. She lost every cent she possessed through the peculations of some dishonest bank officials. In discussing the mat. ter with her. minister said. sooth- ingly: The thieves will be punished. maybe. They're committed for trial. Yes said the widow. they're com mitted for trial. it is true: and my child and I are condemned to hard labor for life"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
Golf Craze In Enoland.

It is estimated that s1o,Oo0.00o is invested in the outfit of golf clubs in England and that 10000 people were converted to the game in 1906. There were 2,0o0 clubs and about 30O,00o players. and their total annual ex- penditure is estimated at over s27.. 100000, an average of s90 for eacn player. At the rate of ball golfer each week 15,000.000 balls are used every year by golfers on British links.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
The influence os sooks.

Books have always secret infu. ence on the understanding; we cannot at pleasure obliterate ideas; he that reads books of science. though with out any desire fixed of improvement, will grow more knowing; he that en. tertains himself with moral or relig- ious treatises, will imperceptibly ad- vance in goodness: the ideas which are often offered to the mind. will at last find lucky moment when 1t is disposed to receive ithem.-Samuel Johnson. tsssrf yt.szfA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
Melon .s rish esi,.

It seems that the melon is dainty much appreciated by fish. and in high favor as a bait among German anglers The method of procedure is as follows: A hole is cut at the end fsrthest from the stem. the seeds are extracted and a part of the fruit hol- loved out . number of hooks at- isched to a line threaded through the stem are buried in the flesh of the melon. which Is then sent adrift- be- ing buoyed on the surface by two pieces of wood and furnished with . line. by which 1t can be dravn ashore when the bobbing of the bsit shovs that nsh has boea booked-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
OccuItism.

It is noteworthy that supernatural. ism prevailed just as strongly at the other side of the globe. among the aborigines of the new world. The com. ing of the Spaniards had been prophe. sled to the Mexicans by their caciques. and the prophecies were sung amid loud lamentations at their festivals.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
Superstition and Religion.

Superstition is related to this life, religion to the next; superstition is allied to fatality, religion to virtue; it is by the vivacity of earthly desires that we become superstitious; it is, on the contrary. by the sacrifice of these desires that we become religi. ous.-Madame de Stael u766-lS11.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
THURSDAY. APRIL IS, 1907.

Banker Walsh of Chicago has all ready been indicted on 175 counts, and the district attorney says there are lot of things he did to the bank that have been overlooked.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
outsiders Spelled snort.

A pack of English foxhounds rere in full cry after fox the other day. and the field vas having a fine run, when. all at once. two sheep dogs jumped out. killed Reynsrd and ended the days sport then and there. to the general disgust
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
A Word for BscheIors.

Very well. if bachelors are to be taxed they will be entitled to make a
 charge when they fill in" at dinners. act as groomsmen and get up subscrip- ton dances. Let them just try to tax bachelors and see how society will get on without them.-Kansas City Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
Nonsense Literature.

I believe it was De ouincey who said: None but a man of extraordi. nary talent can write first-rate nonsense" He was right. And he might have added that none but a man of extraordinary taste can fully appreciate frst-rate nonsense.-Japan Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18

Use Kennedy's Laxative Cough Sy- rup. Children like. its pleasant taste, and mothers give it hearty en- dorsement. Contains no opiates, but drives out the cold through the bow. els, Made in strict conformity to Pure Food and Drug Law. Recom- mended and sold by H. W. Lake Drug Co and Joseph A. Smith, No S26 Bank street, Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-04-18
wher. na,h.r M.L.. ,n ..-..

Where Mother Makes sn Errcr.
 Nearly every mother inagfnes her daughter has musical talent. and ire quently she makes the mistake of try ing to develop that talent to the res- lect of plain seving.-Atchison CKan-)