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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
The Argus Daily Short Story
A Renegade-By F. A. Mitchell.
Copyrighted 1911. by Associated Literary Press

IAN, the adJutant became suspicious
that he was communicating in some
way with the Confederates.
We were all very young in those
days and not always inclind to take
the right way Of doing Thugs. Wa
tiers, instead Of questioning qaybourne
or reporting his singular pnduct at
headquarters, chose to Speal of it one
day at the mess table.
81 don't blame any southrner," he
said, ''for siding with his ntive state
or section. but 1 do blamehim after
he has once chosen his side for riding
out nights carrying information to his
friends"
What induced Waters to tke such a
course can't conceive. s$y at once
that ClaybOurne would tak1 it as an
insult which any SOUTHERN would
consider could not be washd out ex-
cept in blood. l shall neveiforget his
expression. There was noting Of an
tagonism in tt; the principl feature
was pain. 1t seemed to me that
Waters shaft struck. hone. / was
sure Claybourne would MT do any
thing that he conceived to b dishonor-
able, but feared that he ts engaged
In something that would ted to injure
the Union cause.
There are only two ofkou fellows
here, besides Waters AID myself"
said Claybourne, which lucky. You
must know that no maIcan charge
me with what Waters has charged
me without having to f1gt. We can't
fight openly. but theref a way we
can fight without betg generally
known. We can ride OF beyond our
vedettes. have 1t out andreturning, re-
port that we've had a flush with the
enemy's pickets."
Lieutenant Thorpe aid l were the
two officers present besdes the princi-
pals, and we both endeavored to
smooth the matter ovf. Waters said
that II Claybourne wfuld explain his
absences he would DologiZe. Clay
bourne declined to epliin and said
that such charge dan officer OF the
army did not admit OF in apology.
Thorpe and / lsboredall that day to
settle the matter amidbly, but Clay
bourne would not exhiD. and with
out an explanation Wters would NOT
withdraw his insinuatin. There seem
ed nothing for It burLo accept Clay
bourne's suggestion. agreed to act
for Claybourne, and horpe acted for
Waters. We all rod4out beyond the
picket line and, chbsing an open
space in a wood whersWe thought we
were not likely to be iterrupted. were
about to dismount forkhe purpose Of
settling the dispute then we were
fred upon by conceal@ Confederates.
We all rode away in ahurry. heading
for our lines. Seeig Claybourne
swaying in his saddle I rode beside
him and prevented hh falling from
his horse He told N he had been
shot In the side.
Claybourne was otiged to accept
satisfaction from the confederate sol
der who had shot I'm, for he was
badly wounded and nd TO go to the
hospital He was not discharged for
several weeks. In fit. he was not
discharged at all, foS while be was
under treatment an ,rder came for
our battalion 70 moe forward and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
There Was spunk for You.

Some 1000 pretty ladies engaged in
checking up the census reports at
Washington have been subjected 20 an
indignity which makes their blood
boil, although 1t was intended to have
exactly the opposite erect. One hot
and trying afternoon the civic fedora
ton women sent around so gallons OF
ice cream with a request that the cen
sus ladies enjoy it and keep cool and
happy Did they take it? Not on your
palate. They swallowed neither the
ice cream nor their indignation. They
were not paupers painting for some
thing to cool their epiglottis and IN
able to get it. They had plenty of gen
tlemen friends who would gladly fur
nish ice cream enough to founder the
whole census bureau. did they but
whisper a wish that that article OF fur
niture had any longing in that direc-
ton
Moreover, they could buy their own
frozen germs If they wished it. Their
pay was ample and they were not OBJ
jects of cooling charity.
Let the civic ladies buy ice for the
parched poor, suggested these brave
census girls. Their throats would go
uncooied
When one considers what a tempta-
ton was spread before them and that
not one heroic soul sacrificed her hon
or TO her thirst. while great gobs of
frozen sweetness melted away in
sloppy stream-surely. We can realize
the stern stoicism with which they
faced this supreme test. The Roman
matrous never did more, and the ANA
zonian warriors were simply out
classed.
1t is such nerve and courage as this
that once again contrast woman and
man in the true test. Mere man would
have taken gifts of cigars or beer or
other tempting offerings with ignoble
greed and gratitude.
But these census girls has estab-
lished a new record for heroism. Pass
up their names. Bring out your Carne-
gle medals. Fame waits for them.
Long live the census ladies'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
PortugnI.s Church Law.

The new church law Of Portugal
which viii so into effect on July /, is
a combination Of good and bad. Il is
good. in that il separates church and
state, establishes entire freedom ana
equality OF religious belief, and stop;
the Substituting OF churches ~ the
state. That IS. IL appears TO do that.
but il does more, and what Il does
more Viiatss il is true meas
ure OF religious freedom such as is
guaranteed by the constitution of the
United States. L undertakes to regU-
late the hours OF public worship, oy
prohibiting religious services in any
church or any public place after sun
set; prohibits the holding OF religious
services in cemeteries or chapels con
nected with them. unless by special
permission Of the local authorities and
further forbids the use of any dis
tinctive clerical garb ar funerals II
forbids all requests TO religious bodies
and imposes fnll taxation upon all
churches and makes them subject to
appropriation al all times, While il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

When it became necessary in 1861
regular army hailing from southern
states to choose between the Union
and the Confederate causes those who
were fullS In sympathy with the seces-
sion movement went gayly over with
out qualms of conscience or regret
But those who believed the movement
was wrong. Ill advised and doomed to
failure stood between two fires. II
they remained where they conceived
their duty held them they would be
condemned as renegades, as traitors,
by those they loved and who loved
them at home.
In 1861 l served in Virginia with
my battalion OF the til q. 8. cavalry.
One of our officers was Lieutenant
Harold Cleybourne. a premature grad
uate from West Point, nineteen years
old. l say premature. because his
class had been graduated far ahead of
its time in order to furnish officers, so
greatly needed Claybourne had been
appointed to the academy from Vir-
ginia and was now serving in his
native state against his own people.
Unfortunately for these southern
officers who fought on the northern
side. there was always an element of
distrust concerning them. This prob
ably arose from the fact that many
southern civil officers held positions
under the United StateS government
till long after hostilities commenced.
ali the while aiding and abetting the
IN TIouhnnrf1o
suffering at being obliged to fight his
own people. was unhappy and morose.
We, his brother officers, knowing him
to be a man of tender conscience and
that his heart was really with his
own flesh and blood. sympathized with
him, but our intimate knowledge of
him prevented any suspicion of his
fidelity to the cause with which he
had cast his lot
These were the days when the Army
OF the Potomac on the one hand and
the Army of Northern Virginia on the
other were facing each other day after
day and month after month. the Con-
federates waiting for General McClel-
Ian to move upon them The division
to which our battalion was attached
remained encamped in the same corn
field for months. One night Lieuten-
ant Waters, the adjutant. made a spe-
ciaI detail, placing Lieutenant Clay
bourne in command OF twelve men for
accommodating purposes On going to
his tent 70 notify him OF the order 1t
was found vacant.
There was nothing to do but detail
another officer. The adjutant did not
report the matter to the major COM
handing, nor did he speak Of it to any
one else. Waters was curious to know
the cause Of Claybourne's absence.
But. being a man prone to proceed de-
hberztely, he kept his own counsel,
not even speaking to the absentee
when he next saw him OF not finding
him in his tent when wanted
Waters after this kept some watch
over Clayb0urne and found that on
certain occasions when the command
was asleep Claybourne mounted his
horse and rode away. Where he went
Waters did not know But, remem-
befsng that Claybourne was q Virgin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

teeth and pulling 1t back until It
caught.
"At length all was in readiness. AS
l sat there. barely able to grasp my
revoIvers. the Charger rang out, and
the next moment we were in the midst
OF the enemy, who were too astounded
at an attack on such a bitter night to
offer much resistance and for the most
part fed down to- Harpers Ferry to
the main body. Some of them. how
ever. put up stout fight for men
awakened from warm sleep to fight to
the death in The bitter night air, and
for a couple of minutes we had all we
could do. but II was soon over, and
we were in possession of the camp.
when ! came TO myself I found
was sitting with one leg thrown over
the pummel of my saddle. my over
coat and jacket flung wide open. while
my shirt. opened 10 the last button.
allowed a grateful zero zephyr to play
upon my bare sweating breast In
my hand. from which / had pulled the
glove. moist with sweat, was hold
ing my hat. with which was vigor-
ously tanning myself.
And less than five min before
had been so chilled that had been in
a comfortable house with physician
at hand he would have filed me full
Of hot drinks. wrapped me in blankets
and kept me in bed a couple of days.
NO" concluded the veteran, ''the
heat OF battle is something more
than a mere figure of speech.
York Times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
In Simpie Garb.

There's comfort IN A shirt sleeve town
The people wander Up and down
With no superfuOus buds TO wear.
As free and easy as the afr.
Perhaps without a vest or coat,
With uuloOsed wrappings az their throat
For comfort going all the while
And let the other folks have style
When summer comes upon the bill
Without endeavoring 70 chill
The bodies or the minds Of those
Who wrap their natty forms in clothes.
Then what a comfort and a rest
To throw away the coat and vest
And wander gayiy here and there
Without a single rag 70 spare!
In cities where the stony street
Collects and losses off the heat
The people must conform TO style.
Lest ever knowing ones should srniIa
And 80 they bundle up as though
They feared a sudden fail Of snow,
IL all their trappings go about
And then proceed 10 sweat 10 out
But in the place Of less pretense.
Where style can't lay ~ over sense.
They strip their coat when 10 IS hot
And let their vest go. like as not;
Their collar In the discard throw
And have some comfort as they go.
Let others In Tegai.a- sbine.
III take the shirt sleeve town for nina
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
WAR WARM WORK.
The Phrase Heat OF Battle Not a
Mere Figure of Speech.

The Phrase Heat OF Battle Not a
Mere Figure of Speech.
The expression heat OF battle is
more than a mere poetic figure of
speech descriptive of the fierce glow of
emotion the soldier feels when in the
midst of conflict said a southern sol
der who was an officer under Colonel
Mosby. at describes exactly the sen
sible. physical condition the soldier
feels, no matter what the temperature
may be.
THAT this is true was evidenced by
my own experience during the war be
tween the states. 1t was in February.
1864. and 'olonel Mosby. with some
hundred of US. was camped near Up
perville. a village IN Virginia about
thirty miles south of Harpers Ferry.
Late one afternoon our leader received
4 dispatch from General Lee to make
a forced march that night and attack
a body of Federal troops that was sta
toned on Loudon heights, which over
look HarperS Ferry. The weather was
bitter cold. the coolest that had been
known in that section for many years
The mercury was coquetting around
zero. six inch fail of snow. half melt
ed and frozen again. made the roads
almost impassaD BILE. and q stiff north
wind, added 10 these other evils, made
the outlook for a pleasant dash of
thirty miles a most dismaIly improb-
able one.
1t was about sunset when. mutied
20 the eyes against the biting frost and
bitter wind, our column left camp at
Upperyille. For the first ten miles our
squadron, made up Of veterans Injured
TO all manner of hardships, did not
suffer much. and occasionally some one
would even essay a joke. But In the
second ten miles the cold, that had
slowly eaten its way through overcoat
and jacket and shirt. began to bite into
our bodies. To restore life to our numb
legs we would take our feet from the
stirrups and let them hang until the
circulation was restored-an old trick
with those compelled TO ride much in
the cold-and we would keep our
hands and arms in some measure
warm by beating them against our
bodies or clappiug them severely to-
gether.
The second ten was bad enough.
say. but the last was-well, a polar
nightmare. The vitality seemed TO De
frozen out OF man and beast For
hours the horses stumbled through
the snow bearing a troop as silent as
the dead save for an occasional
humping OF some poor DEVILS half
frozen arms against his side as he
sought to restore life TO the deadened
limbs. When 1 took my feet out Of
the stirrups TO help the circulation /
would have TO take my hands and lift
my legs up 10 get the feet back in
place. so lost to all sensation were
they.
AT length about O'Clock in the
morning we saw the lights OF the en-
emy's picket fires and could distfn-
guisb the muf1ed forms Of the sentries
as they paced their beats. There was
a small strip Of woods that ran 20
within a hundred or less yards of the
Federal camp. and in this we formed
Tor the attack Ny hands were so
cold that was unable to cock the !
hamm ers OF my revolvers with my
thumb. but was compelled TO effect IL /
with my teeth. holding the pistol be- |
tween my numbed lists and drawing
hack the hammer by gripping IL In my |!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

withdraws all state aid from churches
it imposes upon them the burden OF
paying to the state one-third OF ell
their income, including that from the
poor boxes and collection baskets.
This would seem rather Hike relIg
ious persecution than religious free
dom. That the vatican should regard
the new law with supreme disfaEor In
very natural. 1t does not look ike a
move to disestablish the church, which
would be approved by many Christian
people; but a move TO destroy It,
which viii probably be resisted by the
Christians Of Portugal and condemned
by the Christian people of all lands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

We have made some progress IN
aerial navigation, but not nearly SC
much as We are apt TO imagine in en-
thusiastic moments. The aeroplanes
have killed ~ persons in two years
and eight months, and of the dirigible
balloons six of Count ZeppeIn's IN
vention and several OF Major Parse
walls have been wrecked. The diriglble
balloons have too vast a bulk, and the
aeroplanes have not enough buoyancy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
Nay 20 in American
History

1S65-General Kirby Smith. c. s. A.
surrendered the last Confederate
army, comprising all the forces in
the transmississippi department
and numbering 1900 men,
1S92-Great food In Mississippi valley
reached its height; loss estimated
at over $4,000. 900; many lives lost.
19O3-New York city celebrated its two
hundred and fiftieth anniversary.
1907-Afrs. William Mckinley. widow
Of the late president, died at Can
ton, o.; born 1S47.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Orion. ILL.,, May 26.-Mr. and Mrs
Hans Shut have received word that
their 12-year-old granddaughter, living
at Belle Plain, s. D., is recovering
from infantile paralysis, The chill
has been receiving treatment FOL
three months in a hospital at Mime
apolis. Her father. o. A. Shut, is n
brother Of Rev. F. E. Shut of Rock
Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
n Startled the World

when the astounding CLAIMS were
made for Buckien's Arnica Salye
but 40 years OF wonderful cures have
proved them true, and everywhere on
earth for burns. boils, scalds, sores,
cuts, bruises, sprains. swellings, ecze
ma, ehapped hands, fever sores and
piles Only % cents at ali druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
A pollce magistrnte IN Chloaro !

A police magistrate in Chicago holds:
"A man has a sort of right TO steal an
umbrella when It's raining and he has
mo money 70 purchase one This is
bringing the supreme courts reason
able" decision right down TO the plain
people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Massachusetts, oldest woman advises
against flirting II one wishes TO live
long as flirting is "a useless waste or
energy" Especially is this true after
one has passed ones Goth birthday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Merciful heavens forbid! It is said
an auto horn has been invented that
plays such tunes as Waltz Me Around
Again Willie" Kiss Ne Honeybug,"
etc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
Would Come Natural.

at is strange women never took 70
baseball"
: But they can't throw. say nothing
OF batting"
But think how they could kick on
the umpire"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Colonel Roosevelt has put the stamp
OF his approval on the La Toilette idea.
80 that while Wisconsin may be salts
fed II IS not recorded whether Arr
zona gives e copper for the former
presidents notions or not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Look out for another increase IN the
cost Of living. Two hundred thousand
bdshele Of peanuts nave burned In n
fire at Suffolk, Va.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
peIiberate.

HE is going west to grow up with
the country"
"I'll tell you one thing"
What is it,"
1.-THE country will be all grown up
before he gets there"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Fashion experts in London and Par
is say the harem skirt is dead. Still
few things cause more connection
than a ghost.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Democrats IN Washington arc IL.
favor OF q complete inquiry into the
Lorimer case. Certainly-why not?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
Missed the Chance.

you say that there are always plen-
ty OF good opportunities2
YES"
''Do you see themT'
eyes"
"Well, | never see any"
mo; you are always looking for q
soft snap"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

The speech Of Representative Little
ton serves TO remind US that the old
fashioned grafton is still alive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Tag day in Rock Island tomorrow
It is for q good cause.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Apparently Book Agent Teddy +
preparing for another eanvassing tour
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
An Euthlfsiaqf.

"He is dany on western land"
"Dafy is no name for it. He talked
irrigation until I got a crick in my
neck"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

After all you cannot blame the boys
for auto speeding II the older heads
do not bet them b oe:ber example,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Well, goodbye, President Diaz.
Here's your ombrero-what's your
hurry?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
Too True.

"TiDe flies"
Yes. and in that respect he has
good deal on some would be aero
nauts."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
No Cause For Alarm.


He is just crazy to marry the &C
treSs."
Are his parents willingr
Violently opposed"
docs he control his own moneyT
''He has none"
'@rhen they. needn't worry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
HumOr and
Philosophy
~ 0vRcAN ~. .SrfTTH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

A WORD to the wise would be all
right X we could have II demon
strated TO us beforehand just who the
wise are.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

We spend most OF our time trying TO
fool ourselves and the rest of It prov
ing how foolish we are to do so.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekiy ut ASA
eecond avenue. Rock Island. Ill ZEN
tered a. the postofncs a. second-cIass
nattef.1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

The application OF a brickbat to a
feet a cure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

1t is the pride OF some men that they
have nothing 10 be proud of.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

The man who knows how to take
care of himself has learned the funda-
mental law of existence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

We most of us feel in close touch
with life all the time because life Is
short and so are we
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

When a man feels sure that he is
boss you will generally ind him the
husband of a diplomat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Dtaz went out with a blaze. anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Embarrassment in one person is Of
ten caused by egotism in another.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26
BY This Sign

'I feel like one Of the family"
"You dog
"Quite."
'Dear me, I didn't suppose Sam had
been borrowing of you too"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

BY THE J. w. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Heroism may attract notice, but II
seldom attracts anything that will pay
the grocer's bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Even For an Amateur.
II life were always sunny
And pay day never missed,
Then It were easy money
To be an optimist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

You don't have to prove that some
men are liars. They do it with ease
and facility themselves
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-26

Friday, May rs, 1911.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-09-08
"A speck of Diamond Dust Could Not Have Escaped U.s.

did not tax his agility greatly to
reach the balcony while still gripping
the window frame securely, and, with
one quick movement, to swing him
self over the ladder rail. 1t was the
work of minute or two to run down
the easy steps to the first floor above
the street and, from that point, he
had only short drop to the sidewalk
He strolled in a casual way to the
front of the big apartment building,
which looked toward the Hudson, and
noting it's location, quickened his pace,
walking south until he came to cab
stand. He gave chauffeur the num-
Der of the Swami's house, jumped into
a taxicab and continued his course in
a southerly direction, the driver in
obedience to his instructions wheeling
east at Seventy-second street and
turning into the park.