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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

grim. Patrf c k
Doyle was In mighty bad way, and
he knew it. He was the victim of cir
cumstances and a. quick temper. Here
are the circumstances:
About two years ago his sister and
her husband died in one month. and
there was nobody to take care of the
three orphaned children but Pat. They
came to him with nothing but the
clothes on their backs.
He rented a little tenement, and the
eldest girl, who was eleven, kept
house." Pat was twenty-five, metal
worker earning fair pay. but suffering
from labOr's bane, unsteady employ
ment. Expenses are never laid off,
rent works every minute, but wages
and savings are subject to Interrupt
ton.
In the house where Pat and his new
was a solitary old man who was re-
puted to be a miser One day Pat did
little job of tinEering for this man
for nothing. There was stove in the
room, but no fire. though the weather
was cold.
Il suppose you have thrt thing to
keep your money in" said Pat, touch
Ing the stove with his foot.
Singularly enough. this was true.
The, money was In the lower part of
the stove, and Il small fire could be
builtswithout endangering 1t.
On an evening In that week the
miscr was knocked senseless in his
room, and the stove was almost pulled
to pieces by a thief in n hurry, but
the board had been transferred to an
other hiding place as result of Pats
Jest. So in reality Pat saved the miser's
money for him.
The old man survived his injuries.
and as soon as he learned what had
happened to the stove he accused Pat,
even claiming to have recognized him.
The fact is that he had not seen his
assailant. who struck from ambush.
Pat was arrested, and. though his
three little girls and neighbor were
with him at the undoubted time Of the
assault, he spent nearly three months
In cell. Mt the end Of which period Of
misery he was released without trial.
In every considerable company there
will always be one fool who thinks
that such an experience as this is a
proper theme for endless gibes. Put
was not quarrelsome, but he was per-
haps bit too. ready, and, what was
worse, he always had the better Of the
other fellow, whether with his tongue
or his fist. So Of course the other fel-
low had to "get square" IN some un-
derhnnd. fashion, and the result would
be that Pat would lose his dob. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

got the diamonds.
and he is the
man that broke
the store and the
man that fright
ened the girl in
the elevator car,
and his name is
Johnny Hacker.
He's on about his
last trip ri g II I
now. I'm going
TO get him in a
couple Of min
utes."
He glanced at
O'Connell. W h @
made a gesture,
q n d t b e m Il Ii
went out.
and now, Fat"
said the artist
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

quaintance that
cost Pat many a
pang. 1t was hard
to put love out
of his heart. TO
drive the thought
of 1t from his
mind, to remem-
Der his situation
and the RESPONSE
bilities that were
upon him and the
meager, u IL C e r
tain promise of
the future. In
the course of a
few weeks it had
come to the point
that he C oul d
wish not to see
her again. She
looked upon him
l-tr,d1r hA" l-fnd-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
lnfiammatory rheumatism Cured In
- Three Days,

Morton L. HILL, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had infiammatory rheu-
matism in every muscle and joint; her
suffering was terrible and her body anc
face were swollen almost beyond rec
ognition; had been in bed for six weeks
and had eight physicians, but received
no benefit until she tried DIR. Detch-
on's Relief for Rheumatism. 1t gave
immediate relief and she was able to
walk about in three days. 1 am sure
| it saved her life" Sold by Otto Grot-
Jan, 1901 Second avenue, Rock Island;
Gust Schlegel & Son, 220 West Sec
ond street, Davenport.
All the news all the time-Tne Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

looking out Of the door Of tin blue
suit with brass buttons and uni
form cap-but Johnny Hacker, a bull
necked cockney Englishmanwho used to
live in the same building with Pat and
knew all about the miser and his stove
Pat stood back and stared at this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

TX %) mind" responded
G=Z-=.E.=4 Pat, that you
PERcHED on PATS used to heat by
SHOULDER. gin mostly. You'll
find steam more wholesome for your
complexion"
"Dear me! And 'ow's all our friends
in the jyleT'
"Well. the last / heard they were
wondering what Kept Johnny Hacker
away. I'm blessed if 1 ever knew"
And they continued to exchange CON-
pliments while Pat rode up to the
eighth floor in the car.
A double surprise awaited him-first,
to find at the top of plain business
building the most luxurious and beau
tiful habitation that he had ever seen;
second, to learn that the painting in
which he was to figure was Of his own
patron saint and that 1t was destined
for the walls Of the cathedral.
"My conception is of st. Patrick in
early manhood" said O'Connell. And
he proceeded to speak of the projected
| work in spirit of reverence that
| filled Pat with awe. Was it right for
him to pose for such a picture. he that
had been in prison on hideous accu-
satlon from which his name had never
been cleared?
"You. have precisely the face and
figure that l want" continued O'Con-
NELL ITS. the happy go-lucky. care
free expression that will bother me.
| For saint we need some recognition
! Of the worlds sorrow and evil. and
that must supply from my own inner
consciousness"
"Well, you don't seem to be having
much hard luck right now" remarked
Pat. glancing around the room.
"Oh, I'm rich, If you come to that"
answered O'Connell lightly, but there
are other things than money in the
world
"9es." said Pat. 1--WE had 'em, new
er the money!"
| 1t may have been O'Connelps notion
of him as an easy going fellow who
had never taken any sorrow to heart
that diverted him from telling any
4 part of his story. In such circum-
stances it would sound like wall. an
appeal for sympathy, and Pat despised
a wilmer. Therefore he held his peace
| Its like enough that Johnny Hack.
er will tell him If he gets the chance
! thought Pat II must not quarrel with
that fellow. It's my little girls bread
that I'D be quarreling with I'll not
ride In his car I'll walk up and
| down."
This was the most momentous deci-
sion that Pat ever made. He walked
down that day when O'Connell dis
missed him for luncheon. And, by
the way" said the artist, whenever
you're up here at any mealtime it's
on me- That's only fair" So Pat fed
well that day and felt quite equal to
climbing seven flights of stairs when
he came back. But what surprised
hin, was that very pretty girl chose
to climb six of those flights along with
him. and in the balance of that week
the same thing happened twice.
Nov, why does she do that?" said
Pat to himself. And he vainly cudg
eled his brains about this mystery.
She was girl of his own race. with
the Incompatible Irish blue eyes. fine
spun dark hair. white skin with a
faint rose in each cheek and bright
red lips-a healthy girl. but not over
robust. 1t couldn't be that she regard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

81 did you I'm GOING TO GET
wrong in my HIM.
MUD. and owe you.a debt for that. I
like you right well besides. l have the
power and the will to help you. You
have the character and the ability to
rise. There's future before you, Pat,
my boy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

WITH HIS FOOT. be nobody to
bother me this time" he said to him.
self. Il can keep this job till It's
lover"
Accordingly he went to the studio
address next day with high heart.
1t was in an eight story business build
ing. rising like square tower from a
small corner lot. A single elevator
served the tenants, and who should be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

c. F. Hemanway, tract to Moline
Trust & Savings bank. Tract in Mo-
line i'll northwest northeast northeast
section 32-1S-1w ST.
First Christian church of Moline 20
trustees First Christian church of Mo-
| line. 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

ed climbing six
flights of stairs
as an agreeable
exercise.
The fourth time
he saw her start
to walk t h O 8 e
stairs Pats curl
o s l t Y b ro k e
bounds. and he
a s k ed the girl
point blank.
as 1t anything
to do with that
animal that runs
the carr" said he.
And after much
hesitation the girl
admitted ha {
s u C b was the
fact.
II was In an
accident one e.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

named his price,
which was much
above the usual
rate, but Pat did
not know that.
He knew only
that in his pres
ent situation he
W ould av g
pos e d on the
peak of the ca
thedral spire yon-
der for half Of
the m ey. A
few weeks at
that figure. and
he oul d save
enou gh to get
away and make
a fair start at
his trade some
where else.
And there'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

m a n, oppressed
by the mystery
of human desti-
ny.
"Well, there's no
6 e t tt n g away
from IT," he said
to himself, and
then aloud. How
are you, John
N.Y."
"My heye," re-
spOnded Hacker,
"if ere hain't
the stove fxer.
No; nothink in
your line today.
w e e at by
steam"
at sticks In my
mind" responded
Pat, that you
used to heat by
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

HE smallest girl
was sick, and the
biggest must stay
at home to take
care of her, so the
middle sized one
alone was dressed
for the holiday
in the best that
the combined re-
sources of the
three could pro-
vide.
Are you ready ~
said Uncle. Pat.
well, then. we'll
sally forth to
8 e e k our for
tunes"
He spoke jest
ingly, but t h e
subject itself was
- N 4 - l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

said she. "a car
fell. and l was hurt, but not very
much. 1t has made me very nervous,
and that man knows 1t. He makes
the car jump to brighten me-"
Come right back here" said Pat.
And she obeyed him, wondering at
herself for doing SO. and they waited
for the car
"Now, Johnny Hacker" said he,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
you thought / took them"
O'Connell heSitated.

AOu tooA thCAh.
O'Connell hesitated.
THE fact is" said he at last, 81
didn't know what to think, being very
fond of you by that time. my boy, SO
l employed this gentleman here to
think for me. It's his business"
"And what do you think?" said Pat,
turning to the stranger.
81 don't think; I know" responded
that individual. 1--WE got the man
and the goods. And in the course of
that investigation 1 discovered who
broke the store!''
The blood sang In Pats ears.
'"The man that wrote that paper
said the detective. sis the man that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

1--WE found out what you've been do
ing, and if you ever annoy this young
lady again therell be not a whole
bone in your skin. You have my word
for that"
This was the BEGINNING of an ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
About ST. Patrick.

About st. Patrick.
Born in 396.
His father was named Calpurnius.
Captured by Picts in All.
Ordained priest In 49,
Made bishop In AL.
Died in 469.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16
O'ConneIl's
st. Patrick''
By BERNARD QUINN

copyright. 1909. by American Press Asso
ciation.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-16

All the news all the time-Tne Argus.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05
NetwOn Utley Ordered to Ap-
pear In Federal Court.

Former State senator Newton
Utley, of Lyon county, has been
summoned to appear tomorrow in the
federal court here and show cause
why persists in trying his damage
suit against Henry Bennett, ct al, in
the circuit court of Lyon county,
after it had been ordered transferred
to the United States court.
Utley was sued among others by
Henry Bennett, now of Illinois, on
account Of night rider outrage at
Dycusburg, Crittenden county, In
February, 1909, when Bennett was
whipped and his barn burned. Utley
declared he had no connection with
night riders or the raid, and there
was no intimation that he had done
more than participate in a general
night rider conspiracy. Utley brought
suit against Bennett and his attor-
neys Flexner g. Campbell and G 60.
DuBelle, Louisville; Campbell &
Cambell, Paducah; and Carl Hen
''dersOn. Marion, for $50, 900 damages,
alleging the fact that he was named
among the alleged night riders for
the purpose Of extorting money from
him.
Bennett, being now a citizen of
Illinois, moved to transfer the suit
to federal court, and an order was
entered by Judge Evans. Recently
Utley notified the-defendants that he
would have the case. called at the
August term Of the Lyon circuit
court. and injunction proceedings
we're instituted in federal court to
restrain the prosecution.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

The Record Press, of Marion, put
on quite a different appearance last
week under the management of n.
+, Gaines, of Sturgis, who has
leased the paper and plant for a term
of seventeen months, last weeks is
sue of the paper being the first under
the new management. Mr.. Gaines
has showed the "quill' on quite a
plumber of publications, and while he
takes charge of our home paper, and
one that has withstood the storms of
more than thirty-oue years, We wish
it, together with Mr.. Gaines. a great
er epoch of prosperity than it has en-.
joyed at any time in Its history
Webster County Times.
Thanks Bro. Oakley. The great
compliment you pay us together with
splendid treatment and great volume
of business given us by the splendid
citizenship of Marion and Crittenden
County, touches a tender spot in our
heart, Having worked side by side
with you for year we know you to
be deserving christian gentleman,
worthy in every way, of all the good
things the people of the splendid
town of Clay and Webster county
can do for you. You are making
them a good paper and as a return
compliment, will say We are proud of
the efforts you are putting forth to
give Clay the best paper she ever
had.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

The compass used by Mclean is now
owned by man at Masontown Penn
sylvania, where live several of the
Rittonhouse defendants, but not one
of them has ever dared make another
compass. They as family are out
of the compass business. This Nc
Clean compass was afterwards used to
lay off the city of Allegheny which
is now a part of Greater Pittsburg.
But the meu heard talking about
the Mason & Dixons lire knew as
much about 1t and as much about
compasses as the average man about
the pet subject with which he delights
to make the air blue when he can
ipd a fool willing to listen to him.
Did you ever meet this fellow No.
Then go out on the street and hunt
him up. He is on the next corner.
Strike him on politics or his "cnurch
creed, aud here him hum. Without
having read line of any platform or
creed he will strive to convince you
that what he don't known on the sub
ject would not make a Zulu primer.
His is like the knowledge some folks
have of the Bible. A man bet his
friend s. that he could not repeat the
Lords prayer, and when the other
said Now lay me down to sleep,
l pra, the Lord my soul to keep,
his friend said sorrowfully; 1.-THE
money is yours. but | did not believe
you could do it, Once in Sunday
School the Superintendent said in
opening; Let US turn the 47th chap
ter Of Nezekiah and read that for our
lesson, and one member of that school
was found thirty years afterwards
wondering why he failed to find the
lesson that morning. The fellow
who taks about Mason and Dlxons
line is of the kind who looks for the
47th chapter of the book of Hezekiah
and who tries to find such quotations
as these in the Bible ;-"Cleanliness
is next to Goodness" and "God tenn
pers the wind to the shorn lamb. u
Selah.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

THE Crittenden Record Press of
Marion, which by the way is one Of
Kentucky's best weekly papers, has
changed hands, and with n. E.
Gaines as its new editor and pub
Usher, it is safe to say that many
improvements will be readily and
persistently noticed with much inter-
est every issue. Mr.. Gaines is one
of the States best and most versatile
writer's, and with natural get-up-
and-hustle proclivities, we bespeak
for the Record-Press a blight and
rosy future. Mr.. Gaines was FORM
erly editor and publisher of the
Sturgis News Democrat, and we are
glad he is again lin the newspaper
field. With five full page ads. .,ip
this weeks issue, We are quite sure
of his being we'll pleased with his
new field of labor. Luck to you and
your liberal patronage Brother. CAL
mes. Mr.. Marshal jenkins, the re-
firing editor and publisher of the
Record Press will devote his time
and talent to his valuable business
interests. We, who know him to be
one Of our best newspaper frien is,
regret his retirement from the news
paper field, but his choice, is our
will, and we wish him unbounded
success in his future business pur-
suits. Princeton Leader.
A Compliment like the above, from
one Of the best twice-a-week papers
in Kentucky makes the editor in his
new home, feel good. Thank you
Bros. Catlett. We shall try God
helping US to hold the old Record
Press to the highest standard of
Kentucky journalism that our friends
may never regret the many nice
things they have said about us.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

people, over there, and our word for
it, he will do the rest. He is
an affsble gentleman, versant, and
conversent aud being a fluent, talent.
ed writes, should please any commu-
nifty. The one fault with him is,
too good for his own good, financial
ly. For he will divide his last dol
lar with the needy even though he
may need it himself. Hardin Era.
Thank you Bro. Jackson for this
nice compliment Knowing your
reputation to be that of a thorough,
honest Christian gentleman, the
compliment is the more appreciated.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05
Resolutions Of Respect.

Baker Lodge No. 1852 F. f. & G..
U. Of A., Weston, Ky. July q, 'O9.
Whereas God, in his infinite pow
er and wisdom, has called from our
midst our beloved Brother Charles
Walker, who was born March 29,
1884; married March l, 1905; died
June IL, 1909. Therefore be it
Resolved: That in the death of
Bro. Walker this lodge loses one of
Its best and most attentive members;
his family kind and loving husband
and brother, aud the community a
w-abiding citizen.
Resolved, That this lodge extend
its deepest sympathy to the bereaved
family and commend them to the
Father of the fatherless.
Resolved, further, That copy
of these resolutions be recorded on
the book Of records of this lodge and
a copy be sent to the Record Press
and the Union News for publication
and a copy be sent to the bereaved
family,
Peace to the slumberng body aud
memory TO the honor of Charles
Walker.
q. H. Duncan
". Z. Hughes Com.
j. Il. Mccormick,
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

suckers who father these things take
the money of sempstresses, servant
girls, small tuadesman and fools.
We heard of man who bough 100
shares Of every mining company that
he saw advertised in the newspapers.
He said. cit may be good. SO it
may.
"By wondrous accident perchance
one may
Crepe out needle in load of hay;
And though white crow be exceed
A blind man may, by fortune, catch a
hare"
The possibility is amply exempli-
fed by the original bringing out of
Greene Consolidated. But as we
think over the thousands and thous-
ands Of similar promotions for ten
years before and after we can recall
90 other. Our friend would have
had better chance in buying lottery
tickets. An idea of breaking the
bank at Monte Carlo would have been
conservative by comparison. Serious
ly we need law that will prevent
the circulation by newspapers of ad-
vertisements that are chiefly design
ed to catch suckers.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

Mr. and Mrs. j. 4. Wright left
Friday morning for their home in
Louisville. Mr.. Wright is a practi-
cal mine engineer, representing q
large amount of Louisville capital
invested in the lead, zinc and huor
spar mines in Crittenden county, in
which he is himself q stockholder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright were a popular
couple with the people Of Marion,
who sresorry indeed to part with them
for even the short period they will
reside in Louisville. ~
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

The heart of Mrs. j. F. Fianary was
made glad Monday morning when pre-
scented with fine baby boy.\ Wise,
thoughtful old stork indeed in making
the selection of boy that the fond
mother and wife named for her late
departed husband, J. F. Flanary. The
sweet little fellows advent proved
happy occasion for the numberless
friends of the late departed sheriff of
Crittenden county. May the God who
saw fit to take away his good father
lead the little one in the path of right
eousness for His names sake and al
low his good mother the happiness of
seeing him grow and develop into
noble manhood.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Moore was made bright by the advent
Monday of bright boy. 49,.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05
WANT rim AGAIN.

Sturgis, Ky, July 26 Rev. j.
c. Midyett for the past year has
served the Ohio Valley College as
Its president and the Sturgis Baptist
church as its pastor. His work in
both places has been excellent and it
is almost the unanimous opinion of
Sturgis people if Dr.. Midvett had
been in charge of the Ohio Valley
College from the beginning we would
now have college here the equal of
any in the state. His work at the
college has been SO appreciated by
the board of trustees that at a meet
ing to day they called him for anoth-
or year, asking that all his time tJs
given to the college. -"
EDITORIAL oTE.-Rew. j. g.
Midyett is one of the best qualified
men to be placed in )charge of or a,
the head of a eOlle9e it has been our
pleasure to meet, = When he took
charge of the o. " College at Stur-
gis, he went to work with a deter
miuation that crow ,ed his work with
success and today this Institution
bids fair to rival any in the state in
a very few years. he is industrious
and honest in every effort he puts
forth for the upbuildiDg of this great
Baptist school.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05

The Crittenden Record Press has
changed hands, N. +. Gaines now
having control. We say it without
fear of successful contradiction, Mr..
Gaines is one of the best newspaper
men in Western Kentucky and in
order that you may be sure that we
are right in this assertion, we advise
you to notice the Record Press for a
few weeks. He will ''make her hum
and don't you forget it. Dixon
Journal.
Thank you, Bro. Rakes. 1t is
nice to to receive such compliments
and we appreciate it from you the
more because of your stand against
whisky and the dissertation of the
Sabbath. Your paper is clean and
the people of your grand old county
should be proud of 1t.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05
FOR SALE.

One Is months short horn male, one
5 months short horn male, both entitled
to registry, three year old shrop-
shire, Bucks, ten excellent Buck Lambs,
twenty-five Eve Lambs that are top
notchers, thirty-five and 2 year old
Ewes, hard to excel. This entire
flock is of Shropshire breeding, having
used registered Bucks for sixteen years.
One Registered Shropshire, year old.
Will sell any number to suit purchaser.
P. c. male Pigs. Inspection invited.
j. R. SUMMERS,
Salem, KY.
Phone Pauper's Ranch. cat.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1909-08-05
LEvIEs On LAND.

Under direction Of attorneys for
the negroes, who secured $50. 900
damages against night riders, who
raided Birmingham, Marshall county,
Deputy United States Marshal Ell
wood Noel levied on Alfred Chaudet s
undivided interest in 100 acres of
land near Birmingham. 1t is re-
ported the men around Birmingham
appeared in an ugly mood, and talk
of shotgun law was INDUCED in
Paducah Sun.