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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-10
DECATUR GOES WET AGAIN
Primary Election Fight is Made on the
LIQUOR Issue.

Decatur, ILL.,, March 10.-With the re-
publican paper against him, c. F. Spill
ling was yesterday nominated by the
republicans for mayor over C. S. Need
ham, candidate of the Republican Vot-
ers' league, by majority of 200. 1t
was renewal of the battle of the drys
and vets fought last spring, with the
vets victorious this time. C. NJ. Bo-
cheers was nominated by the democrats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-10

composed the half team. The first
man who drops out today will be re-
placed by Semeran, who has shown
lot of gameness. The Frenchmen,
Gibot and Orphee. had lead of over
1G miles on Davis and Methus, ithe re-
constructed team.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-10
Gould Succeeds S. Fish.

st. Louis, Mo-, March lexington
Gould, son of George J. Gould. was
elected member OF the board of di-
rectOrs of the Missouri Pacific Rail
road company yesterday at the annual
meeting of the company here. He sue,
ceedS Stuyvesant Fish.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-10
James Again Varsity's Head,

Champaign. H., March 10.-Presi-
dent Edmund ]. James was reelected
as head of the University of Illinois
yesterday by the board of trustees.
w. l.. Abbott of Chicago was re-
elected president of the board. H. A
Haugan of Chicago treasurer. S. w
Shattuck controller, and w. l.. Hills
bury secretary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-10
chicaeoans Take Second.

Pittsburg, March 10-Chicago again
furnished the sensation yesterday in
the ninth annual tournament of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-10
BOOSTERS.
PIRATES.
Dutchmen Keep Coming.


The Flying Dutchmen of Moline are
still up and coming and they expect
to get off the bottom of the percent
age column before the season closes,
despite the bad start they made. Last
evening they took two out of three
games from the Giants of Davenport,
which left the latter team tied with
the Boosters for third place.
Tourney Near End.
The windup of the Harms bowling
tournament comes this evening when
those who have not yet rolled off their
strings will do so. The scores made
so far in the tourney are considered
very good. some of them being con-
siderably better than the best scores
at the national bowling congress now
in progress in Pittsburg and to which
a team from this city and Moline is 20
be sent. Salzmann and Roantree cas-
lily lead the scores for the two men
team with total of 1918, score
which is better than any at Pittsburg.
Adams and Stewart from Moline come
second in the two man event and
Harms and Hampton of Rock Island
are third. In the singles Donahue Of
Moline leads with total of GA and
Berg of Davenport is second with
pins less. Hueston of this city is third
with A604. The tournament has brought
out some good bowlers from among
the 40 odd entries and has proved a
most successful bowling tournament.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-10

All the news al the time - THI
ARGUS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
Raise the Feed at the Farm.

The scientist, lecturer, teachers are
all coming around to the position the
Farmer has long been maintaining
namely, to grow the feed for the COWS
on the farm where the cows are Kept
We were forcibly impressed with TINS
fact recently on reading report OF the
exercises of the Farmers Institute
School of the short course in agriculture
at the Cornell College of Agriculture
Every one of the score and more OF thu
lecturers, touching on feeding problem:
ON that occasion, emphasized the im
portauce of growing the needed COW
feeds at the farm where wanted, anc
among them was our own well known
Prof. Jordan.
This teaching comes from able meT
who are making q study of economic
feedings for the benefit of the practica,
dairyman. Dairymen in our state ireSi
from the experiences of the past winter
where none but those handling tresi
cows were able to return the cost OF tn
grain bill from the cows fed, are pre-
pared to realize the importance OF tni
teaching and would seem to be prepared
to profit from 1t.
just now we are at the opening OF tn
season for putting such recommends
tions into practice. There is ncwher'
any assurance to be seen that grain viii
be OF lower cost next winter than durint
the last, or that the products from it
feeding will be of higher selling values
The course then to pursue Is to grow
the feeds wanted on the farm, and nov
is the time to plan what the feeds shal
be.-Maiue Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

idiot! There's the bride an groom
comm In behind you. We can see EN-
through your legs, but we don't like
that kim of frame"
Jack had slipped his arm about
Echo's waist. She was holding his
hand. smiling at the exuberance OF
their guests. Buck Mckee. who had
been drinking freely, staggered to his
feet and hiccoughed: Here, now, this
here don't go-this spoonin' business
There hain't goin' to be no mush an
milk served out before the weddin' -
"Will you shut up" admonished Slim
Hoover.
"No, sireew cried the belligercnt Nc
Kee. There hain't no man here car
shut me up. I'm Buck Mckee, l am
an when starts I'm on weddin' festivi
ties deap'-
"This Is one game you are not in on,
answered Jack quietly, feeling that he
would have to take the lead In the set
tlement of the unfortunate interrupt
ton of the fun.
That's all right, jack" Mckee be-
gan. holding out his hand. LET by
gones"-
Jack was in no mood to parley with
the offender. Mckee had not been In.
vlted to the wedding. The young
bridegroom knew that If the first Of
Tense was overlooked 1t would only
encourage him and he would make
trouble all the evening. Moreover, be
disliked Buck because Of his evil habits
and ugly record.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

"That's SOL forgot. couldn't get
no rice. though. Dawson didn't have
none"
Without telling what he did get,
Sagebrush ran from the room to the
corral.
II told you not to let him have any
thing to do with It," said Fresno,
glaring at his fellow workers. Each
was silent, as the accusation was gen.
eral. and none had been taken into
the confidence of Sagebrush and Fres-
no when arrangements were being
made for the feast. Fresno had to
blame some one, however. BY this
time Sagebrush had returned, carrying
a bag.
"What did you get" asked Slim.
"Corn," replied Sagebrush laconical'
ly.
"Ain't he the darndestw Show
Low expressed the disgust which tho
others showed.
"Why, darn It," shouted Slim, shak-
ing his fist at the unfortunate Sage
brush, "you can't let the bride an
groom hop the home ranch without
chuckin' rice ut 'em. It's bad medi-
cine"
"Ain't he disgustin'w interrupted
Fresno.
"What does rice mean, anyhow"
asked the bewildered Sagebrush.
,ap,nthtn' N u-ishin'
'em good luck, health, wealth an pros
perity an all that sort Of thing. It's
sign an symbol Of JOY" ratified off
Slim.
"Well, now, amt there more JOY In
corn than in rice?" triumphantly asked
Sagebrush.
Slim jerked open the top Of the bag
while Sagebrush stood by helplessly.
"Well. the darned idlotw he muttered
rs he peered into 1t. IF he amt gone
an got 1t on the earl" he continued "a
he pulled big ear out.
"All the Better" chuckled Sage
brush. We'll chuck 'em Joy in
lunches"
Don't you know that II you hit the
bride with club like this you'll put
her plumb out?' cried Slim.
Sagebrush was not cast down, how
ever. Always resourceful, he suggest
ed, We'll shell some fer the bride.
but we'll hand Jack his in lunches"
The idea appealing TO the punchers.
each grabbed an ear Of corn. Some
brandished the ears like clubs; others
aimed them like revolvers.
"I'll keep this one" said Slim. pick
Ing out an unusually large ear. Its
A. I'll get one Of the greasers to
shell some fer the bride"
The bride was arrayed In her we'd
ing gown. Mrs. Allen was ready for
a fresh burst Of weeping. The girls
had assembled In the large room in
which the ceremony was to be per-
formed. Polly acted us herald for the
cowboys. Appearing in the doorway,
she commanded, SAY, you folks come
ON an get seated
Slim stood beside Polly rs the boys
marched past him. His general ad-
monition was, THE first one Of you
Shorthorns that makes break I'm go
in to bend n gun over your bead
The guests grinned cheerfuly as
they marched past the couple.
There's a heap Of wichedncss In
that bunch" remarked Slim piously
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

ing bucket with gourd and emitting
strange cries with each thump. The
noise and shouts confused the minis
ter. AS he was laundering among the
dancers they fell upon him with war
whoops, slapping him on the back and
crushing his straw hat over his ears.
Slim was the first to recognize the
minister, He dashed into the group
and, swinging several aside. cried tC
the others to desist.
"Pardon me, but do intrude upon 0
scalp dance?" smilingly asked the par
son.
"You sure have. Mr.. Price," laughed
Slim. ave hain't got to the scalpin
part yet, but we're fxin' to dance OF
Payson's scalp tonight"
Peering ut him with nearsighted
eyes, Mr.. Price extended his hand, say
Ing, "Ah, Mr.. Hoover. our sheriff. Ii
1t notT'
Slim wrung the parsons hand until
the preacher WINGED. Hiding his dis
comfort, he slowly Strengthened out
his fingers with painful grin. Slim
had not noticed that he had hurt the
parson by the heartiness Of his greet
ing. With a gesture he lined up the
cowboys for introduction.
eyes, sir, the boys call me Slim be
cause 1 amt" Pointing to the first
one in the group, he exclaimed. "Thii
Is Parenthesis."
Mr.. Price looked at the awkwardlJ
bowling cowboy In amazement. The
name was a puzzle to him. He could
not grasp the application. 1.-THE editor
Of the Kicker" explained Slim, "called
him that because Of bis legs bein' bull
that way" Mr.. Price was forced tt
smile IN spite Of bis efforts to be 20
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
fro BE CONTINUED
Too Good to Waste.

A churchgoer and backslider met
on the hillside. The churchgoer was
bound double quick for the church at
the foot. The backslider, oddly enough,
was going up.
Hi! You're going the wrong wayP
called the churchgoer.
The backslider yelled back. but his
answer was lost
Say" he demanded OF the church
goer the next day. "did you hear what
| said?"
mo"
well. It's too good 10 waste. You
said | was going the wrong way
said you seemed 10 be going oownhlii
pretty fast yourself" New York SUM-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

"You came to this wedding without
an ilivitew exclaimed Jack.
'I'm here" he growled.
You're not wanted"
"What!" shouted Mckee, paling with
anger.
Turning to his friends, speaking
calmly and paying no attention to the
aroused desperado. Jack said: Boys,
you all know my objection to this man.
Dick Lane caught him spring before
last Sitting the tongue of one Of Uncle
Jim's calves"
'Tts q liew shouted Mckee, pulling
his revolver and attempting to level 1t
ut his accuser. Hoover was too quick
for him. Catching him by the wrist,
he deftly forced him to drop the muz-
zle toward the floor.
With frightened cries the girls hud-
died in a corner The other cowboys
upset chairs, springing to their feet,
drawing revolvers halfway from hol-
sters as they did SO.
Hoover had pressed his thumb into
the back Of McKee's hand. forcing him
to open his fingers and drop his gun
on the table. Picking It up. Hoover
snapped the weapon open and emptied
the cylinders Of the cartridges.
Jack made no move to defend him.
self. He was aware his friends could
protect him.
"ThatIl do" he said to the raging,
disarmed puncher. "You can go, Buck.
When I want you in any festivities
I'll send n special invite to you"
"I'm sure much obliged" sneered
Mckee, making his way toward the
door.
"Here's your gum" cried Slim, toss-
Ing the weapon toward him.
Mckee caught the weapon, mutter-
ing "Thanks."
ut needs cleanin'." sneered the
sheriff
Turning at the doorway, Mckee said,
'I hain't much stuck on weddin's, any
way" Looking at Jack, he continued
threateningly. Next time we meet
It'll be at u little swaree Nv my own"
"Get! was Jacks laconic and omi'
nous command.
With assumed carelessness Mckee
answered: Pm a-gettln. Well, gents,
hope you all II enjoy this here pink
tea. Say. Bud. put piece Nv weddin'
cake I'm yer pocket fer me. I wants to
dream on It,"
"Who brought him here?" asked
Jack, facing his guests.
81 did" answered Bud defiantly.
"You might have known better" was
Jacks only comment.
"Tm not saying who's to come and
20. This isn't any Of my wedding"
Polly stopped further comment by
laying her hand over his mouth and
slipping into the seat beside him.
"Well, let 1t go at that" said Jack,
closing the incident.
He rejoined Echo as he spoke. The
guests reseated themselves. Mrs
Allen laid her hand on Jacks shoulder
and said, "Just the same, It amt right
an proper for you to be together be.
fore the ceremony without chap
eronie."
"Nothin' that's right nice Is ever
right proper" laughed Slim.
"Well, 1t amt the way folks does
back east" replied Mrs. Allen tartly'
| glaring at the sheriff.
BLAST the east! growled Allen. I'VE
does things in our own way out here"
With a mischlevous smile, Slim
| glanced ut his comrades and then sol.
emnly observed, "Still. ] hear they does
make the two cOntractin' parties sit Oh
alone by themselves
what for?' asked Jack.
"Why, to give them the last bit OF
| quiet enjoyment they're gOin' to have
for the rest Of their lives" chuckled
Slim.
The cowboys laughed hilariously al
the sally. but Mrs. Allen. throwing bel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11


His trend OF thought was interrupt
ed by the entrance Of Jack on the
porch from the house.
my names Payson." Jack began
hurriedly. casting nasty glance back
ward into The hallway, for the cere-
mony was about to begin. You want
to see me"
Jack" cried Dick, holding out his
hand eagerly-"Jack, old man, don't
you know me-" he continued falter.
ingly. seeing no sign Of recognition In
his friends eyes.
Payson gasped, shocked and startled.
The man before him was stranger
I'm looks. but the voice-the voice was
that Of Dick Lane, the last man In the
world he wanted to see that moment.
FRIGHTENED. almost betraying himself,
he glanced Mt the half open door. IL
Dick entered he knew Echo would be
lost to him. She might love him truly
and her love for Dick might have
passed away, but he knew that Echo
would never forgive him for the de.
ceptlon that he had practiced upon
her.
Grasping his friends hand weakly,
he faltered. "Dick-Dick Lane"
Jack realized he must act quickly.
Some way or somehow Dick must be
kept out Of the house until after the
marriage. Then he, Jack, must take
the consequences. Dick saw his hesi.
tation. Ii was not what he had ex-
pected But something dreadful might
have happened while he was away,
there had been so many changes.
"Why. what's the matterf' he asked
anxiously. you got my letter? You
knew | was coming?"
"Yes, yes, know" lamely answered
Jack. But / expected notice. You
know you said
81 couldn't wait. Jack. I'm a rich
man, thanks to YOU
"Yes. yes; that's all right" said Pay.
son, disclaimlng the praise Of the man
he had so grieyously wronged with a
hurried acknowledgment OF his grati'
tude.
"And hurried back for fear Echo
ooh. yes I'll tell her about it when
she's ready TO hear It."
"What Is the matter, Jack? Are you
keeping something from me? Where
Is sheT
"In there" said Payson fccbly, point
ing to the door.
Dick eagerly started toward tie
house, but Jack halted him, saying:
mo, you mustn't go in now. There's
a party-you see, she hasn't been well;
doesn't expect You toni%lt. The shock
might be too much for her"
Jack grasped ut the lane c>cuSc. 1t
was the first to come to his mind. He
must think quickly. This experience
was tearing the heart out of him. lie
could not save himself from betrayal
much longer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
NUMBER I9.
"Tell him an old friend from Mexi-

"Tell him an old friend from Mexi-
co."
Sagebrush did not like the actions Of
the stranger and his secrecy. lie was
there to fight his boss battles, II he
had any. This was not In the con-
tract, but It was part read into the
paper by Sagebrush.
"Say, my names Sagebrush Charley"
he cried, with show Of Importance.
I'm ranch boss for Payson. Ii you
want 20 settle any old claim agin Jack,
I'm actin as his substitoot for him this
eyenin'."
ION the contrary" said Lane, with
smile at Sagebrush's outbreak, "hs
has claim against me-"
1t was such Il pleasant, kindly look
he gave Saeebrush that the foreman
wa; EARNED completely.
I'll tell him." he said over his shoul-
der.
Dick mused over the changes that
had occurred since he had left the re.
gion. Two years absence from n grow
ing country means new faces. new
ranches and the wiping out Of old land
marks with the advance OF population
and the invasion Of the railroad. He
wondered IL Jack would know him
with his beard. He knew-his mirror
told him-tbat his appearance had
changed greatly, and he looked twenty
years older than on the day he left the
old home ranch.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
CHAPTER IX.

~ ICK LANE on leaving the hos
pital at Chihuahua went
straight to the fortified ledge
- where he had made his he
roic defense. AS he cOnjectured. the
renegade Mckee had got there first
and found and made off with the bur.
led treasure. So Dick manfully set to
work to replace his lost fortune. 1t
seemed too slow work to go to his
mine and dig the gold he Immediately
required out Of the ground, so he
struck out for civilization to sell some
Of his smaller claims. In the course or
a month, at the end Of which his wan
derings brought him to Tucson, he had
sold enough Of his holdings to give
him $1,000 IN ready cash. AS he was
near the Sweetwater, he resolved not
to express the money to Payson, but to
take 1t himself.
He entered the courtyard Of Allen
Hacienda while the wedding was TAX
Ing place within. None OF his friends
would have recognized him. His frame
was emaciated from sickness; his head
was drawn back by the torture which
he had suffered; he limped upon feet
that had been distorted by the fire.
brands In McKee's hands, and his face
was Overgrown by an unkempt beard.
Sounds Of laughter fell upon his ears
as he mounted the steps. He heard
Fresno shout to Slim to hurry up, rs
he was telling the story about fcl-
low that was so tanbed up he could
not say "sasaparella."
Dich halted. There must he some
sort Of party going on here" he
thought to himself. ut won't do to
take Echo too much by surprise. II
Jack got my letter and told her, it's all
right, but II u miscarried the shock
might kill her. I'll see Jack first"
Dick had ridden first to Sweetwater
ranch. but found the place deserted.
The party, he mused, accounted for
this. While he was planning away to
attract the attention Of some Cne In the
house and to get Payson to the garden
without letting Echo know Of his pres
ence Sagebrush Charley. who had es-
pied the stranger through the window,
sauntered out on the porch to investi-
gate. Every visitor to the territory
needed looking over. especially after
the trouble with Buck Mckee.
Sagebrush was bound that there
should be no hitch ut the wedding OF
his boss.
"HowdyT greeted Lane pleasantly.
"Fm looking for Jack Payson.'
"That so" answered Sagebrush.
"Who may you beT
"I'm a friend Of his"
The foreman could see no danger to
come from this weak. sickly man
"Then walk right in," he invited. Hes
inside"
Sagebrush was about to re-enter the
house when Dick halted him with the
request. II want to see him out here
privately"
whats the name?" asked Sage
brush, his suspicious returning.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
A ps;r of Buils,

Here are couple Of Irish bulls. A
son of Erin, seeing very tiny coffin.
exclaimed, "Is IL possible that that
coffin was intended for any living crea.
turey" An Irish Judge thus addressed
prisoner. lyon are to be hanged. and
| hope 1t will prove warning to you"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

"If he amt gone an got 1t on the carr
to the girl Tossing a flower to him as
she darted away, she cried, You amt
none too good yourself, Slim"
"Ain't she a likely filly!' mused the
lovesick sheriff III there's anybody
that could make me good it's her. I'm
all In. IL ever I get the nerve all at
once, darn me If I don't ask her right
outw
But Sims courage oozed as quickly
as It had risen, and, with a sigh, he
followed bis companions to the we'd
ding.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

TIE secret OF feeding hogs for prof
lies first in the feeder. 3 . must be q
liberal feeder, that does not mean 20
stuff the pigs so that they waste much
Of their food, but they must have .
plenty 30 that they can keep growing.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

100 s e Y about
him, and for the
dignity Of his
| profession the
only boiled shirt
In the county,
with a frayed
collar and white
string tie.
| The Rev. Mr..
| Price was liked
by the settlers.
He never inter
fered with what
they considered
their relaxations.
and he had the
saving grace OF
humor.
The guests were
performing 6 a
scalp dan C e
about the table
| when he entered
| the room. For q
| tomtom Paren-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
Gave Her Room.

A gentleman who had very large
nose while walking In a street 10
Leeds the other day was subject TO
few remarks about 1t. The height OF
lmpudence. however. was reached
when woman stopped few yards IN
front Of him apparently to have good
look at It The gentleman also STOP
red and taking hold of his nose with
his finger and thumb. pushed II on
one side and calmly said:
Now. then. missus. can you pass
nowW
She went op.-Loudon Tit-Bits.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

A STUNT FOB BURBANK.-Scientistt
saw the white ant lays $4,000 eggs
month. Would 1t, We desire to ASK
would it be possible to cross the white
ant with the Plymouth Rock hens-ro-
peka Capital.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
CHAPTER VIII.

"HE Rev. Samuel Price was
the representative Of the Chris
tian army In Pinal county. Ariz.,
4 at the time Of our story. He
was long and lank. narrow in the chest
with sloping shoulders. Even life on
the plains could not eradicate the
scholarly droop. His trousers were
black and they bagged at the knees
When riding his trousers would work
up about his calves, showing wide
expanse Of white socks. For comfort
he wore an alpaca cont, which hung
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

The little pigs will profit by run out
on the clean ground BY the time tney
are ten days old. The air and exercise
puts stamina into them. Start them
right.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
AMONG THE FARMERS.
" SPEED THE PLow."

Correspondence on practical agricultural topic
is solicited. Address all communications In
HAMMOND, Agricultural Editor Oxford Dem
ocrat, Paris. Ne.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11
A Romance Of Arizona
Novelized Prom Edmund Days -Melo

Copyright. 1908 by c. W. Dillingham; Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-05-11

~ ICK LANE on leaving the hos.
pital at Chihuahua went
straight to the fortified ledge
- where he had made his he
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1909-09-07

THE MAN WHO WILL MAKE OUR MONEY.
higher
in
he financial