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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP
TIERS

Nat Duncan, discharged for incOmPo-
tency by his employer. goes to the home
Of his friend Kellogg, who has helped him
ln the past
Kellogg sympathizes with Duncan, VINO
meets some of his old time acquaintance
1T the. home of his friend
KELLOGG wants to help duncan. VINO rs
discouraged, and outlines a novel scheme
whereby Duncan can repair his shattered
fortunes.
The scheme is that Duncan should go TO
country town. dress well, go to church.
work steadily and thus attract and marry
the wealthiest girl in the town.
Duncan decides to follow KelIogg's s1e-
gestion and with an array of newly made
city clothes departs for and arrives at
Radvina-
Old Sam Graham runs a duaniaa+ad
out OF date little drug store in Radvflle.
ne mas Tor years wasted his time on yart-
Gus inventions.
Betty Graham. the old mans pretty but
eeare%orn daughter, works in the store.
Hdr. Llttie1ohn, the RadvfIle editor, be-
comes acquainted with Duncan.
Blinl1y" Lockwood is the richest NAV
IN the village. and Duncan is interested
10 70 learn that the old miser has a daugh-
Duncan obtains a position in old era.
MANS drug store without pay, for he
learns that the village girls, including
wealthy Josie Lockwood. are very fond of
SoCa water.
Duncan advances money to buy a new
stock of drugs and soda sirups. so as to
enable Graham to compete with the rival
store.
Josie Lockwood and Angie Tuthill visit
the store and make Duncan's acQuaint-
ance. They firt with him and buy soda
water.
Duncan meets Betty Graham. who.
weary and suspicious OF the world, does
not enthuse over her fathar's new clerk
Roland Barnette, in love with josie
Lockwood. introduces to old Graham a
New York swindler. Burnham, who tries
to get for low price a sensational gas
machine that Sam has invented.
''Blinky'' lockwood has a note OF old
Sans which has matureo and threatens
Betty as to the consequences of nonpay"
ment.
Betty raves at her father because Of hiS
poverty Duncan comes in and gently re-
Inonstrates with the girl.
The sheriff comes to the store to de-
rnand payment of Graham's note Dun.
can uses almost his last cent TO pay the
sum, $3.50.
Duncan meets ''Blinky' Lockwood and
also saves old Sam from being victimized
by Buruham. much to RoIand's disgust.
Under Duncan's management the store
outstrips its rival. evidencing the young
mans real ability.
the acquaintance of Betty and Duncan
progresses, though the latter sees that hs
could wed Josie Lockwood and gain heI
fortune IL he SO desired.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

gate. where etiquctte required him to
finger for a parting chat.
,Goodby." The girl gave him her
hand. Pm real glad you came-at
last"
The pleasure has been all mine"
insisted the gallant bromide. fishing
the trite phrase desperately from the
gray vacuity of his thoughts
You won't forget?"
Forget what?" Eel
About tonight"
''po you imagine | could?''
Josie returned to the family con-
clave, TO interrupt symposium on
Duncan's qualities.
Duncan wrote to Kellogg in his room
that night after church II don't want
to sound immodest. but il looks as II
you were right. old man-apparently
there's nothing to il.
Probably | should have stayed on
for supper. but | couldn't; should
have choked. AS il was. my soul was
curdling Another ten minutes and |
should have jumped down on the lawn
and run round the house on all fours.
yappinG and foaming al the mouth,
and have wound up by biting old
Blinky.
The worst of 1t all is know I'm
ungratefui; | know they mean well.
But why is it that people who mean
well almost invariably CRATE upon
your sensibilities like the screec hing
of slate pencil?
But l mustn't say mean things
about my future relatives. presume.
That is the great trouble with your in
fernaI scheme. Harry 1t seems to be
working like a charm. and now that
I've got something to do I'm not so
strong for it as I was. But | gave you
my word. Only mind this-if
the rules prescribe perpetual course
of Sunday dinners en- famille it's go
ing to break down and turn out nat
ural born fivver There are limits TO
human endurance. and I'm human,
whatever else am not"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
Quick Relief for rheumatism.

George w. Rooms, Lawton, Mich.
says: "Dr Detchon's Relief for
Rheumatism has given my wife
wonderful benefit for rheumatism.
She could not lift hand or foot, had
to be lifted for two months. She
began the use of the remedy and
rapidly. On Monday she
could not move and on Wednesday
she got up, dressed herself and walk
ed out for breakfast" Sold by Otto
Grotjan, 1901 Second avenue. Rock
Island and Gust Schlegel, 20 West
Second street, Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

ent leather shoes and white silk socks,
The trousers were strikingly cut as to
each leg after the physical confgura-
ton of the domestic pear. and the eff
feet of the whole was measurably en-
HANGED by an opera hat, one of those
tall and striking contraptions that you
can shut up by pressing gently but
firmly upon the human midrif and
looking unconscious. but which is apt
to open with resounding report if
you're not careful / am glad to be
able to report that Roland failed to
commit the solecism of wearing a red
string tie. His tie was a sober black
firmly knotted at the factory.
Duncan fell into a routine without
the least evidence of discomfort. He
was early to rise and early to work
and rarely left the store save at meal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

first invitation to dinner at tbe Lock
woods. He accepted. of course. wheth-
er he wanted TO or not, for there could
be no excuse for his refusing Sunday
bid, and the Lock woods made quite an
event OF it The Soules were invited
because they were Araminta Lock
woods brother and sister-in-law, and
the Godfreys came over from West
erly to grace the board as representa-
tives of the Lockwood strain.
At the conclusion of the meal. which
endured throughout two inrerminable
hours. the elder men folk Withdrew to
the garden and the lawn. Nat was left
to Josie, who conducted him 20 the
side porch, out of sight of everybody,
and planted herself in a buggy ham
mock there. She was gay, even bril-
liant within her limitations. arch,
naive, coquettish. shy. petulant, by
turns, animated by a sense of con-
quest. She supplied the major part of
the conversation, chatting voiubly on
the thousand subjects she didn't I'M
derstand. the dozen she did In the
most ingenious manner lima ginable she
laid herself open 10 advances. not once,
but q score of times. and when be
failed to respond according to the code
of Radville had the wit TO mask her
chagrin. did she feel any. Very prob
ably she laid his lack of responsive
ness at the door of his shyness IA
quality he was wholly without and
liked him the better for it.
1t was on this day that she extracted
He acceded through apathy alone
81 don't care whether you can sing
or not" she confessed. with a look.
But ! do want somebody to walk
home with me that 1 like"
That's a nice way of putting it."
Duncan considered without emphasis.
Roland Barnette's always walked
home with me. but l think he's just
tiresome"
''Why?" inquired the young man.
with some interest
She averted her head. plucking at
the strands of the hammock oh, You
know" she said diftidenuy.
"Oh?" Nat was enlightened. Then
I'm sorry for Roland"
"Why?'
Il can't blame him. you know" He
couldn't help this The time. the place,
the girl, unprecedented. incited-one
TO banality.
''Why?" she persisted.
"Oh. y0u know" He caught the in
tonat'on of her previous words pre-
cisely
She bad the grace to blush and hang
her head. but he received a thrilling
sidelouS glance.
"Ah! Aren't you awful to talk that
way. Mr. Duncan"
YES" he admitted mpekly.
Then you will join the choir%"
"Oh, yes" he agreed IiS;leSsiy.
I'm so glad
He thanked her. but avoided her eye.
we might 5 we'll begin tonight"
she suggested presently. with diiiident.
downcast eyes.
"What-the choir" He was startled
"Oh. couldn't without a rehearsal"
NO, didn't mean that"
..No?"
81 mean about Roland" She was
paying minute attention to the lace in
sertion of her skirt.
About Roland
YES: mean You know what |
mean. Mr. Duncan?'
Il assure you 1 do not. Miss Lock
wood"
About not walking home with him
any more. | don't want to. l wish
EEESs@r>. ess s.sszzzs,, --s,., ~--,g----.~z-.s,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

FRoCK COAT.
hours and closing up time. He at
! tended church with admirable regu-
larity. both morning and evening serv-
ices. on Sunday, the midweekly prayer
meeting and Friday evening choir
practice. for in the course of time he
had been won over to join the choir
and modestly discovered to our edit
cation a baritone voice wholly I'M
trained. but not unpleasing. Josie
Lockwood sang contralto and Bess
Gabriel what we were informed was
soprano-only Radville called it ire
BILE. Tracey Tanner pumped the organ
and puffed audibIy in the pauses. a
singular testimony to his devotion to
Angie Tuthin. who Just sang" with
the others chiefly because she was Jo-
sizes nearest friend.
Nat had settled down to a pretty
steady correspondence with kellogg.
chiefly on business matters. Kellogg
was investigating old Sans burner
and seemed quite impressed with its
possibilities. He had quarreled with
Roland'S friend Burnham on Duncan's
representations and ordered him out
seemed. Later he opened up negotia-
tons with a corporation known as the
Modern Gas company, / believe, a
competitor Of Consolidated Petroleum,
and in due course representatives of
both concerns came to Radville, exam
med the burner and retired, noncom-
initial Then Bartlett sent a requisi-
ton for a model and supplied the funds
for making it. thus demonstrating his
confidence.
AS for old Sam, he had risen to the
dignity of a frock coat and felt him
self an aristocrat for the first time in
his life.
1 don't remember Just how soon 1t
was. but 1t was shortly after the for
nation of the firm of Graham & Dun
can that the young man received his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

unable to leave 49,
afraid the young man h. s.. --...-.. ..,...--
hope that Josie would be offended. but
his excuse was accepted without re-
monstrance.
But the party came off without fail.
ard that on a wonderful still, moonlit
night. and everybody voted it splen-
did success The Citizen in it's next is
sue recorded the event to the extent Of
q column and a half of reading mat
ter, called 1t social function and de-
scribed the gowns of the leading Ia
dies of society present in bewildering
phrases. I read the proofs with an ad-
miration strongly dnctured with awe
and found it lacking in one particular
oniy-no mention was made of Roland
Barnette's first open faced suit.
Roland had ordered it from a cloth
ing house in Chicago, and it arrived
just In time. Having heard all about it
from Roland's own lips (they dilated
upon the matter to Watty, the tailor.
Just beneath my window, l sort Of
hung round downtown Saturday even
ing In the hope of catching a glimpse
Of it and was not disappointed. l was
sauntered nonchalantly in at about a
quarter to and called for a pack
of Sweets" Sam served him. and
Duncan, happily for him disengaged at
the moment, after one look at Roland
retired precipitately behind the pre-
scription counter-overcome, I judged
from Roland's triumphant smirk. by
deepest chagrin. Well. thought 1,
might he have been; he could never,
by whatever widest endeayor. have
appropriated RoIand's splendor.
The coat was bobtailed lat least SO
Watty described it within my hear
ing) and curiously double breasted.
caught together at the waist with a
single button, thus revealing a shining
expanse of very stiff shirt bosom,
which creaked for some reason. With
his Roland wore a ribbed white silk
waistcoat, very brilliant low cut pat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
IN GRAIN MARKETS.

Liverpool, Dec. 30.-Wheat opened
firm on the strength in America and
at Winnipeg. Following the opening
the undertone became heavy under
realizing induced by the heavy Argen-
tine shipments this week as well as
increased shipments from India and
Australia and forecast of continued
liberal shipments from Russia. There
was generally 4 smaller inquiry Tor
Argentine wheat and holders are less
firm. During the morning prices cas-
cd IS TO Is from the opening but to-
ward midday shorts again became ner-
vcus owing to fears of a further adj
vance in America and prices advanc-
ed Is to y higher than yesterday
The advance induced was nominal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

ME-"
you'd commence tonight instead or
choir practice night. I'd much rather
walk home with you
After evening service. you mean?
She nodded. It'll be a great pleas
ure"
Really" She gave him her eyes
now.
Really" he assured her.
"Ah, don't believe you mean thatT'
"But indeed | do
1t was not anti nearly O'Clock that
he was given a chance 10 escape. He
had even then TO refuse infiexibly an
invitation TO stay TO supper.
Minta Lockwood-an expansive wo-
man. generously convex-almost smoth-
cred him with appreciation of nis
thanks. She held his hand in large.
moist palm and beamed upon him.
saying. .'Now't you know the way.
Mr.. Duncan
Yes" Blinky insisted. blinking ro-
guishly. "drop in any time. Take pot
luck We're plain people. Mr. Dun
can. but ailus glad TO see our friends.
Drop in any time"
Josie accompanied him to the front
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
Would Make River Sanitary

Kansas City, Mo. Dec. 30.-Initial
steps toward obtaining Legislative in
yestigations of the sanitary condition
of the Missouri river in Kansas. Mis-
souri,. Iowa and Nebraska were taken
here yesterday. The governors Of Kan
sas and Nebraska appointed a commit
tee to draw up resolutions asking the
legislatures of the four states to choose
committees to make inquiries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

costing 5000 be erected at the grave
of the deceased. The will of the late
Mrs. Anna Melin OF Moline directed
that the sum Of $500 be given TO a
granddaughter. Mildred Christianson
of Davenport and that the remainder
be given to Berdina Jorgesen,
grandson. The latter was named as
executor. The will was dated July
/. 1908.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

Many persons find themselves affect.
ed with a persistent cough after an
attack Of influenza. AS this cough can
be promptly cured by the use Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, IL SHOULD not
be allowed TO run on until it becomes
troublesome. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
LOCAL MARKET coNDlTIc
railroad

Dec. 80. Following are yort; VIII
lions on the local market
Live Poultry-old hens near Milan;
l0c pound; ducks 1Se Rei; .- 49,.
zoe pound; turkeys 1Sc /
Fresh eggs, 32c. n street.
Potatoes. per bushel, Csc.
Butter. dairy CSC; creamery IN ave-
Lard. 12c. $1,000.
Onions, soc. . close
Feed and Fuel. IN this
Corn nor busbei s5c and lacy and
deBir-
oats. 30c. ! don't
ForaRe-Timothy hay, SIC tot; s9ms
clover hay. SIS; straw, So.
Wood-S4.5O per load.
Cosl-LBmv. PEI eusnei. Isc:
Ic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
No Death in Quake.
WILLIS LMOORE. Chief
neGL~

Athens. Greece, Dec. Ono f.
ties have atteaded The earthquake
the province OF Ellis. The mate
damage, howcter, is considerable :
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
Today's Market OuotatlDpS

Corn was easier on pressure in the
plate grades. Selling induced by
privste report received of general
rains in Argentine
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool Grain.
Wheat opened II higher; closed I'M
changed TO II lower
Corn opened unchanged; closed IS
lower.
Chicago Cash Grain.
Cash wheat-No. 956951a, No. ;
r 93@941k, No. INV 95@961a, No >
INV 94Q951a, No. 1 ms 10591OG. No. :
ms 1O3G 1O5. No. 3 MS 100000. No.
9501G2. No. 3 $4,000, VIC 9O@1OO,
durum S2691.
Cash corn-No. 2 4694G11. No. 2 W
4604G14. No. 2 Y Aga @46h. No. 3
44A @441a, No. W 441a @45, No. 3 V
44AG45, No. 4 421z G43. No. 4 W 42A
64314, No. 4y 42a4 @43A, Sym Al, sgy
Az.
Cash oats-No. S11k q32, No. 2 W
33@33H. No. W 32@321a, No. W
BIZ @324. standard 32h 033.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
NEW YORK STOCKS.

New York. Dec. 3O.-Following are
quotations on the stock market today:
The New York stock exhange will
be closed Monday, Jan. 2.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
LIVE STOCK. [

q
Hogs today 5000. left o. 800
Opened steady Mixaan7 - 'a -
heavy 7.65@7.75, roI 1.4o a. 40.
light 7.4507.75.
Cattle 1900, stRops
Sheep, 1000. sYdy.
Cattle strona Beeves 1905
700. COWS 5.2zp5 80. stoekers 81
a5.65, TexaAt 4.50 a $50, call
Sheep steady 2.75 4.5O, lar
ass a $50. 100
Hogs closed strong TO sc
than early and l sc higher III
terday. Mixed 7.65 n 80, q ~''
a 7.s5, rough 1900 rs, y
a 100 I'll
Cattle closed .SSrong.
Sheep CLOSED strong.
Hogs tomorrow 1000. cattle 81
sheep 1000.
Hogs 10c 10 15c higher. Light
a 7.95. rough 1900 7.75, mixed Z
G7.95, heavy 7.8O n 7.95, pigs Z
a sos, bulk T.75G7.s5.
Cattle steady to 19c higher.
Sheep &c to 10c higher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

LBy wire from E. W. Wagner & Co.
members OF Chicago Board of Trade.
Grain, provisions, stocks, and cotton.
Local Office at Rock Island house, ROCK
Island, Ill Chicago office, 9S-99-10O.
Board of Trade Local telephone. No.
west 3301
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
CHAPTER Nv.

"a q AT didn't go to the Lockwood
sAa lawn fete and did excuse
himself on the plea of being
unable to leave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

Wheat.
May. 9714, 971k. 9na4, 96z5.
July, 1884, 81. 93H, 9314.
December, SO, 931a, 9295, 927s.
Corn.
May, 4Sss, 1875. 4314, 4S1z.
July. 49A, 49A. 491s. 499s.
December, 471s, 477s, 471s, 475s.
Oats.
May. 8414. 349s. "a. "a.
July, "a, 34lA, "a, "a.
December, 31H, 31ss. 3154, 3114.
Pork.
January, 1865. 1866. 1850. 1855.
May, 1875, 1880, 1867, 1870.
LARD.
January. 10.47, 1856. 1912. 1912.
May, 1920, 1925. 1O15, 1915.
Ribs.
January, 1927. 1885, 1925, 1925.
May, $50, $50. 9.77, $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

Chicago, Dec. 30.-All markets show
ed a further broadening today. The
wheat situation was held we'll by bull
leaders and there was more bullish
corn sentiment than since July. Chi
cago newspaper men are turning and
are now inclined to see the advantages
Of proper grain prices. The railroad
wage increases OF the present week
mean that high costs are here to stay
on the farm as well as in the city.
There is absolutely no sign of serious
weakness in the outlook. and the flour
consumer will evidently have 10 place
his January orders at not less than the
DrASent basis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
Western Live Stock
Estimates TOMORROW. I

chicago ESTIMATES wv Ike
Hogs. Cattle. Shn
Chicago ....1I,0CO 800 oar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-Provisions: Not
withstanding the fact that the hog
market in some cases was 20 cents
higher than yesterday. the demand for
product was indifferent and for the
most part the market was very dull.
There was some covering in May pork,
but after that was bought in the pork
was less erratic and joined in the dull
ness of ribs and lard. Today's advance
in hogs should bring in fair receipts
next week
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-12-30

IND
rea-
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-19

COME AND BUY before the spring
rush. You know the old story: I
could have bought that land for
half that price year ago. This
land is still rising in price.
70 ACRES one side all water front.
Can all be irrigated by gravity, in
Guiding water rights. SIS per
acre, one-half down. Balance in
one year at per cent. Nine miles
from Bacon, 20 miles from Ephra-
ia, and 10 miles from Coulee City.
100 ACRES, 81a miles from Ephra-
ia; 145 acres cleared and plowed;
100 acres in rye, buyer gets Il of
crop; 4-roomed house, barn 32x
80; well, windmill, reservoir; all
fenced; about 10 acres subirrigat-
ed. 500 per acre; one-half cash.
balance in one year at 6 per cent
$3.50 buys a house and lot on the
main street. Rents for SIS per
month.
5000 buys a house and lot on the
main street. Rents for $40 per
month.
EPHRATA AND MOSES LAKE
REAL ESTATE OFFICE If
G. G. Calentine, Agent.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-19
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Contd.
HOWARD e. GRAY, Architect and
Building Superintendent. 1o4 First
Street North. Phone 1913. Wenat-
chez, Wash.
ATTORNEYS.

MARTIN & BARROWS, Lawyers.
Rooms 1-2-3 First National Bank
Building. Phone sos.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-19
FRUIT LAND.

'NDER GOVERNMENT OKANO-
GAN project. Located on state
road between Riverside and Omak.
Land is level, with gentle slope.
Good domestic water can be OBJ
tanned by gravity system at from
$50 to $50 per acre less than in
some other localities. Land is two
miles from Riverside, tive miles
from station below On G. N. r. R.
and 80 rods from survey of Okano-
gan Electric Co. This survey has
been completed to Spokane and in
all probability work will COM
mence on this road with the open
ing of spring. Water for irrigat-
ing this land will be piped and
will have a so it. pressure, so that
fountain sprinklers can be used in
lawns. Land commands a grand
view far into British Columbia and
of surrounding country. This land
is on bench in bend of Okanogan
river in direct line with Omak
pass, which gives a cool, gentle
breeze at all times in summer. The
many attractive features in con-
nection with this land makes it
one of the mo desirable for
home under the reject. VIII sell
in 10, 30 or 20 acre tracts. For
further particulars address George
E. Baker, Omak. or call at Hotel
Omak. 3-3
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1910-02-19
A FEW GOOD ONES.

FOR SALE-80 acres " miles from
Wenatchee, in Canyon No. 2; am
pie water from a deep we'll for ir-
rigation of Il acres. $500; terms.
S1s SEA Sec. 1920.
TEN acres " mile from Peshastin,
good water right, fenced and
plowed, ready for trees, 1880;
$3.50 cash.
"a ACRES near Leavenworth, fair
improvements, good water right,
from private ditch; fine spring;
" mile from railroad switch.
This is an unusually good place
for a man who wants to do a lit
tie mixed farming as well as raise
apples and pears. Price $500;
$500 cash.
choice 5 and 10 acre
tracts within one mile of Leaven-
worth, at 1926 an acre; good
terms. Address Jas. A. Dorman.
West Seattle, Wash. tt