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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

II was several days, however. before
Bob recollected the empty apartment
and the hungry nsh. The night was
insufferably hot, and he threw wide
the windows and settled back in Dicks
favorite chair, gratefully enjoying the
breeze. This certainly was an i'm
provement over his own close quar-
tiers, and he decided to spend the night
here. When. upon the following morn
ing. presenting u rather ungroomed ap-
pearance, he again entered the living
room a small mound Of cigar ashes
upon the rug met his eye. and he went
in search of brush and pan to remove
the evidence of his carelessness. He
was thus busily engaged when he dis
tinctly heard a key inserted in the
lock and looked up, startled. as the
door swung easily open, but 1t was
merely to admit the maid. who passed
him with an Indifferent nod and ap-
preached the goldfish bowl. A dainty
white apron was tied over her dark
blue dress. and her little high heeIed
slippers clicked as she walked across
the polished floor
Bob arose to his feet. ST fed them"
be said, motioning toward the fish.
The maid turned and looked at him.
She had the most beautiful eyes that
he had ever seen-large and blue and
full of wonder. like a child's.
You need not trouble any more"
she said quietly. Il will attend to
them after this"
He went again to the great apart
ment house that evening at twilight
and. cropping his way across the shad-
owy rooms. dropped YEARLY upon the
couch. a high screen concealing his
figure. Suddenly the entire apart
nent was flooded with light. Some
one entering evidently had pressed the
electric button. He lay silent, await
ing developments. Past bis hiding
place came the click Of high heeled
slippers. They went on into Afrs.
Brant's dressing room.
Bob gathered back the silk Of the
screen and peered through. He saw
the little maid sink upon her knees be-
fore a cabinet. She produced a bunch
Of keys, trying one after another in
quick succession. At length the draw
er yielded. and she drew forth small
box. Bob caught glimpse Of pend
ant with many diamonds cleaning
in the light and then. before be could
collect his senses, the rooms were in
total darkness. He jumped to his feet
and the screen fell crashing 10 the
floor. barring for a moment his prog
ress. but in that moment the girl had
escs ped
VaInly he searched the rooms and
corridors. coming out at last breath
less upon the street taxicab wait
ed at the entrance. and beside IL stood
the maid AS he advanced toward her
she waved her hand TO the occupant
OF the cab and quickly crossed to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

to vacate and took the case TO the su'
preme court on the ground that an cleo
tive ofhcer has a vested right in his
once and cannot be removed except
by impeachment The supreme cour;
dealt with the measure in larger and
higher sense, holding that the people
are supreme and when they find an
official unfaithful they have right to
discharge him on the spot.
As Governor Deneen said in his test
mony before the Lorimer Investigating
committee, the recall is needed 70
make the weak and unworthy walk the
straight but narrow path. Bad govern
ment and corruption dominate. What
ever gives assurance of enabling the
people TO improve conditions should be
adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20


stack. He placed his bets on the lay
out and expressed the desire to get
quick action. The dealer showed an
inclination to wait upon the conven-
fence of a quiet gentleman who fire.
Quently consulted tab" and bet four
blue checks on various cards.
This delay went on for some time,
to the undoubted annoyance of the
stranger. He made audible remarks
ahnit "pilzer'' who would hold tho
game when other men desired TO win
or lose their money. Finally he pushed
q stack of his checks over to the gen.
tleman with the tab" saying: Here!
Play those, and don't be so much
afraid of losing your money"
Betting $4,000 on a Card.
The late James Garfield, the proprie-
tor of the gambling house, who was
standing by and who saw the incident,
tapped the stranger on the shoulder
and asked him to step aside with h;:z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Humor and
Philosophy
~ DUNCAN ~. .Srsgrw
HARMLESS.

A CAKE OF soap should not Undue
hardy person with alarm
II used with care II cannot do
A very great amount OF harm
Some reckless persons have been known
To use a little every day.
Nor can II truthfully be shown
The use has made them fade away.
The rrst initial time the one
Who tries II out perhaps win fade.
But that's because a half ton
OF dirt removed will change the shade.
And II he seems a little pale
Do not imagine he is III
Or let the doctor man assaD
His shattered system with . pill
Some men there are who seem to think
II they should use II more or less
That II would bring them to the brink
OF death in all its awfuluess
II they should in q cake invest
The chances are they would survive
And. having put IL TO the test
Would md that they were still alive.
Then let the great unwashed take heart
And try It on their face and neck.
With dirt and Crime IL they will part
They Will not be a total wreck
It does not cost q lot TO place
A trial order on the shelves,
And after they have seen their face
Perhaps they will not know themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Upholds the Recall.

The supreme court Of Texas has just
decided that the recall. the initiative
and referendum are constitutional II
declares that these three measures are
not In conflict with the constitution OF
the United States. and the courts have
no power to overrule or modify such
laws. An elective ohicer has no more
claim on his job than the employe Of
an Individual and may be fred At will
by his employers. the people. This
opinion is the embodiment of common
sense and only one Judge on the SUI
preme bench Of Texas dissented. II
seems the people Of Dallas were dissai.
isfled with two members Of its school
board and they fired them and elected
Few ones. The old members refused
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

BOB CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OF PENDANT.
Riverside with all our worldly goods
endowed to the mercy Of maidserv-
ants and manservants, who, we have
learned to our sorrow, are not to be
trusted"
Well" his friend inquired as he
paused for breath. what's the an
swer?'
II am coming to that" Dick contin-
ued Now, the place where you live
is mighty hot these August days.
while the breeze from over the Hud-
son blows ever fresh and cool through
our windows. Why can't you come
up there nights and make yourself at
home, or at least two nights a week 2"
he quickly amended at Bob's surprised
stare.
"In short" his friend answered slow
ly, Il am TO play night Waterman In
return for my lodging"
Dick grinned- And ycU might feed
my pet goldfish a couple OF times a
week" he added. I'll leave the food
beside the bowl. The maid promised
to attend to that part, but the truth
is we'd just as soon she didn't enter
the house. Claire has been missing
things lately. and
Il see." said Bob. We'll, / will
obIige you. as usual. and II there's
anything else don't hesitate 10 men
ton It" His tone was sarcastic. but
the men clasaed hands warmly as
fhsg ns-.aA,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
July 20 in American
History

1sS2-SylvaDus Cobb, Jr.. the novelist,
died: born 1923.
190O-China appealed 10 the United
States to intercede with the pow
ers IN the Boxer troubles.
1903 CircuIation Of new currency au-
thorized by United States begun in
the Philippines
1906-Peace between Guatemala and
the Salvador Honduras alliance
signed on board the United States
cruiser AsrbIehead
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
The Argus Daily Short Story
In Charge-By Agnes G.. Brogan.
Copyrighted 1911 by Associated Literary Press

Dick Brant accosted his friend upon
the street. Hello, Bob"' he cried
joyously. THE very person / wanted
to see.''
The young man addressed looked up
at him. What is it this timer he
asked frankly.
Dick laughed. ooh. a sort of mu-
tual benefit" he answered. claire
and / are off to Beechurst tomorrow
and We are leaving our rooms up on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

AFTER getting out Of hearing OF the
other players he said: MY friend, IL
you cannot carry yourself as a gentle
man i should prefer that you play
elsewhere. For your own information
I will tell you that the gentleman
whom you just insulted is J. w. Gates,
president of the Illinois Steel com
pany. The checks that he is playing
four on card, are worth $500 each.
So you viii see that your 'piker' is bet
ting just twenty times as much as you
are"
Some women" said Mr.. Gates,
mot all women, but some Of them, are
very poor spectators, very poor gam
blers.
"a young friend of mine has a pretty
cousin. He was going to the races
the other day, and she called him up
on the telephone and asked him to put
SO on Forest King for her.
Continued on Page Seven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
ARMY SEEKS CoLLEGIANS
War Department Wants Young Men
in the Philippines.

Washington, July z0.-The war
department is searching the country
for college graduates to join the
Philippine constabuIary as third
lieutenants. Married men will be
Disseminated against. Whether the
salary of $1,000 a year is insufficient
TO maintain a wife and a family in
the islands is not made clear No
educational examination is required,
a recommendation from the candi-
dates college being all that is neces-
safy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

overly is no disgrace to you as long
as you don't indulge in II.
When our debts held a reunion It
really IS depressing 10 the spirits.
If you don't see what you want don't
ask for 1t. but hunt It out OF its dark
and dismal haunts.
Things are seldom what they seem;
sometimes they are heap better.
Riches have wings. but the miser has
a little way OF mis- own of clipping
them.
We all do hate battery that the other
fellows get.
The man who well understands him
gelf doesn't have much faith In the
other chap.
The man who Is in love with him
self isn't stingy with his money when
II comes 20 expressing his love.
Some men discover that they have
married the wrong woman after they
have spent all their wifes money.
II isn't impossible 10 grab success
but sometimes IL Is hard TO hold.
The worlds most successful zs1E
cine for bowel complaints IS Chan
berlain's Collie. Cholera and DiarrhoeI
Remedy. 1t has relieved more pain
and suffering and saved more lives
than any other medicine In use. In
vaiuable1 n children and adults. SoiG
ny all Z sts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

St Louis has a new library, on the
walls of which are chiseIed the names
of SO people who are supposed to have
been the worlds greatest writer's.
Mark Twain is In the list, but Shakes
peare is not. Only seven Americans
in addition TO Mark Twain are included
in the list. We take II for granted
that the eight Americans whose names
are carved upon the walls of the St
Louis library were all from Missouri.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

The Rev. Charles F. Aked. who re-
Gently resigned as pastor OF Rocket =
lers church in New York to accep- a
Baptist pulpit in San Francisco. says
that the reason he did so was that he
vas chilled by tine atmosphere in
the New York church. Maybe me
San Francisco congregation has bee q
turning on a few earthquakes and
other western specialties to warm him
I'D
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
ILLINOIS NEWS
Shot, Walks to Undertaker's.

Herrin, July 2O.-Dan Morn1n, for
mer chief of police. was shot and IA
tally wounded by his wife, whom ne
is alleged to have attacked. After b.
ing wounded. Mornin walked a block
ing wounded. Mornin walked block and
a half to an undertaking establishment
and fell Mornin was under a peace bond
when shot. His wife has not been az
rested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Shot by His Wife.

Bloomington, July 20.-George Alb
bolt. whose wife fired three shots at
him when he told her he intended q
desert her. is not expected TO recovc-,
although only one of the bullets reaan-
ed its mark. Mrs. Abbott is in the
county Jail awaiting the outcome OF
his wound. The couple had been quar-.
reling for several weeks
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

The Chicago Tribune gravely al
nounces that the Lorimer inquI y
now faces the fact that someone is y
ing" Thought the Tribune could lie
depended upon to tell something new.
The Argus said as much a month ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Marissa Banker Dies.

Marissa, July 20.-Gottleib w Kun
Ze. president Of the bank of Marissa,
recognized as the wealthiest fnan.
ciers in this part of st. Clair county,
died, aged ~ years. His homestead
here contains 1900 acres of valua o e
land. widow and six children sur
Yiye
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

The state architect Of Illinois has
prepared plans for the improvement Of
the state penitentiary at Joliet which
shows how fascinating a prison may be
made. Every cell is TO have a sunny
window and there will be superb
plumbing and ventilation. Illinois has
some distinguished persons INHALED
and they would fl nicely into the pro-
posed surroundings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

Other cities also have their troubles
The Philadelphia Record for instance,
says: Citizens are requested 10 be
lenient in their criticisms of the condi-
ton Of the streets just at present. The
brethren are probably too busy in nurs-
ing the mayoralty boom 10 give the
highways personal attention"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
MASSACRE COMMISSIONER
Okarango Tribe Murders on British
Territory Is Report.

Livingstone, Rhodesia. July 2o.-The
German district commissioner, Won
Frankenberg. two white sergeants, Il
black police and 20 carriers were mas
sacTed by the Okarango tribe Of Buchu.
analand. According 70 native reports
the scene Of the massacre was on Brit
ish territory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
INDIAN LAND TO BE OPENED
Aug. - Set as Date for Entering
101,S47 Acres in Minnesota,

Washington, July 20.-Cut over
Indian lands IN Minnesota approx
mating 1874 acres. will be thrown
open to entry Aug. %, 1911, under
instructions signed by the first as
sistant secretary OF the interior.
Settlers will have to pay s1.25 an
acre for the land. which is situated
in the Cass lake and Duluth dis
tricts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

At any rate this inquiry has joltcd
some OF the egotism out Of Lumber
King" Hines. He no longer boasts /
elected Lorimer: did il myself IN
his present humility he would be will
ling to testify that he might ha e
heard the name "Lorimer" somewhere
but he can't exactly place him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

Japan and Great Britain have renew
ed their treaty. This would seem to
show that whatever designs japan may
have had on us. it wants TO catch US
out alone without a friend to pro-
teCt US
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

Just when he is about to bring out
a book Nat Goodwin asserts that he is
sick of notoriety. The public shares
the feeling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Ealrhuru octooenarIan pIea-

Fairbury, July 20.-Samuel Dancey,
for many years a prominent resident
here, died. aged 50. One son, Rev
Jesse Dancey of Auburn park, Chicago,
survives him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Explosion Fatal to Woman.

Sterling, ILL.,. July 2O.-Miss Hattie
Hoover, aged 90 years, of this city, IS
dead as a result of burns received
from a kerosene lamp explosion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

Lucky is the farmer whose barnyard
is full Of turkeys. They will fetch high
prices bye and bye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
How II Happened.

How IL Happened.
whats the matter with Jack and
EthelT
well, you know she always used
him to I'LL in"
Yes"
"And he found 1t out-n
what then?"
"They fell out"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Elusive.

We rise in wrath TO swat the ny.
And nearly every crack
We hit the place where once II was
A most resounding whack
The trouble with the grand campaign
In which our strength we pit
Against the little pest Is this
The fly won't stand for it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

81 suppose you think you could In
prove on the universe"
well. yes. IN spots"
And what spot would you begin
onP"
II would make you over as the first
Job"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Useful.

Useful.
tT hate to have anybody tell me
what to do"
"Still, that condition has it's advan-
tages."
II don't see it,
you always have some one to place
the censure on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Friendly Advice.

Forget your troubles for awhile.
The foes that you are trimming:
Forget about your growing pile
And with the boys go swimming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Not So Extensive.

att takes a lot to get married"
al never noticed it,"
"No."
mo. 1t is the steady grind after
ward that seems to take the bank
roll"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

Too Bad.
"Are you out of
work 2"
Yes. ma'am."
Cant find any
thing to dor"
II can't work
at anything ex-
cept my trade"
What Is your
trader
repairing air
castles"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Mutual Liking.

81 am always in sympathy with the
under dog"
well. l have no doubt that he would
approve Of you too"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
Flipped Coin For $4,000.

Major Charles o. Birmingham of
Galveston once admitted that he was
a great friend and edmirer OF Mr..
Gates and gave some OF his reasons.
In the smoking compartment of a train
on his way to Asbury Park he RECALLED
a group Of men with a story about
MI Gates
Mr.. Gates is surely a dead game
sport" he said, land have been much
amused To learn that some of his Tex
as friends want TO run him for con-
gress. II he runs in that district he
will be elected hands down. The 9th
er day he paid a short business visit
to a Texas town and endeared him
self TO the hearts or the local popu-
lace
Some Of the gamesters OF the towR
heard in advance that Mr.. Gates was
coming and prepared to furnish a lit
tie entertainment and excitement
They raised a poker pot Of $4,000.
"'Au right, boys said Mr.. Gates
I really haven't the time TO play
poker for that roll OF money, but I'll
tell you what I'll do. I'll match you
for it
There was a hasty consultation, and
the delegation agreed TO the proposal
Mr. Gates pulled out half dollar and
slapped it down on the table saying,
I'm matching you
zone OF the members of the delega-
ton 1shed out a quarter and covered
it on the table with his palm. Gates
lifted his hand He had heads up.
The Texan lifted his hand and dis
played tails up.
Gates Just grinned, took out a
check book and wrote his check for
$4,000 TO the leader OF the party.
Then he bought al around"
In the old. old days Gates used to
play faro al Saratoga, or at least so go
the veracious tales Of those glad
some times His wagers were always
large, and as he played TO give the
house as little percentage as possible
IL is said that he succeeded IN holding
his own fairly well One day 6 noisy.
busting stranger made his way 10 one
Of the faro tables In Saratoga and
hnught dTe stacks Of chackx III 500 .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

The new mayor Of Columbia, s. c.. is
Coal Blazes. and he's a warm PROPOSE
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

Judging by Appearances.
"He is self made"
81 thought it looked like a scab Job"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20
THE ARGUS.

BY TIVE ). w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

overly is no disgrace to you as long
as you don't indulge in II.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

Continued on Page seven.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-20

When our debts hold a reunion It
really IS depressing TO the spirits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-02-04
HAVE YOU TRIED PAXTIKI l
The Great Toilet Germicide

You don't have to pay soc or $1.OO pint for Historian antiseptics or pc oxide. You can make le pints of a mo cleansing, germicidal, healing and deodol izing antiseptic solution with one 2t box of Paxtine,-a soluble antiseptl powder, obtainable at any drug store.
 Paxtine destroys germs that cause disease, decay and odors,-that is why il is the best mouth wash and gargle, ah why it purifies the breath, cleanses an preserves the teeth better than ordinary dentfrices, and in sponge bathing it com- pletely eradicates precipitation and other disagreeable body odors. Every dainty woman appreciates this and it's many other toilet and hygienic uses.
 -Paxtine is splendid for sore throat. infianed eyes and to purify mouth and breath after smoking. You can get Pax tine Toilet Antiseptic at any drug store, price 25c and soc, or by mail postpaid rom The Paxton Toilet Co.,, Boston, Mass, who will send you a free sample f you would like to try it before buying.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-02-04
THE SCOLD'S BRIDLE.
Brutal Punishment to Which Women
 Were Once Subjected.


 The prank. or scold's bridle, or gos- sips brtdle. was neither more nor less than a muzzle. It was in general use in Great Britain from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century, and in Scot land as well women were muZZled for certain offenses, some at least of them more imaginary than real. The instru- ment of torture, even dogs leather muzZ,e, is uncomfortable. How much more the scold's muzzle! It consisted, according to high authority, MT. w. levitt, of kind of crown or frame work of iron, which was locked upon the head, and 1t was armed in front with a gag, 6 plate or sharp cutting knife or point, which was placed in the poor woman's mouth so as to prevent her moving her tongue, or it was so placed that if she did move 1t or at tempt to speak 1t was cut in Q most frightful manner. With this cage up on her head and with the gag firmly pressed and locked against her tongue the miserable creature, whose sole of' lending perhaps was that she raised her voice in defense of her social rights against a brutal and besotted husband or had spoken honest truth of some one high in office in her town, was paraded through the streets, led by chain by the hand of bellman, the beadle or the constable or chained to the pillory, the whipping post or market cross, to be subjected to every . conceivable insult and degradation, without even the power left her of asking for mercy or of promising amendment for the future, and when the punishment was over she was turned out from the town hall or the , place where the brutal punishment had been inflicted, maimed, disfgured. bleeding, faint and degraded, to be the subject of comment and jeering among her neighbors.-London Family Her. ald