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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

made two statements 10 the lady. The
first was that he loved her madly.
the second that he proposed to retire
at once from the firm and never see
her again. He then left her with m
expression on her face denoting an in
ternal upheaval. but whether she was
offended with him for making the
avowal he could not tell.
The next day, while Garrison was
packing a trunk preparatory to long
Journey. he received a telephone mes
sage from his friend Field, inviting
him to a meeting Of the firm of Damon,
Pythias & Co. at dinner. Clarkson
tried to beg of. but failed, and. after
numerous excuses which seemed 70
surprise and offend his would be host.
at last consented
on his arrival Field took him into
his sanctum and said TO him seriously:
Bob before we dine something
needs TO be Strengthened out"
Clarkson shuddered.
Before my departure was struck
by your letter. We both regretted the
separation that must naturally result
between you and me on account of my
1Ol NOu hAO" NLdN WV W.
ON friends cannot be the same after
the marriage of one that they were
before She said the thing to do was
TO bring you into the family. When
l asked her how we could do that she
proposed TO marry you to her sister
Cynthia. She suggested that while we
were on our wedding trip Cynthia
should play with you the farce of Da-
mon. Pytkias & Co. From what
hear she played her part well, but now
that we have arrived at the climax
she has broken down completely. She
is terror stricken lest you may think
she deliberately set out to catch you,
whereas she really entered upon it for
sport"
When Field began to impart this
knowledge ClarkSon was looking at
him like beast at bay. AS Field pro-
ceeded this expression changed to sur
prise, curiosity, hope, and finally broke
into a beautiful smile.
You'll find her in the library" con
tinued Field. GO in and straighten 1t
all out. You have half an hour before
dinner, and I'm quite sure that's more
than enough"
but you
Il don't think; l know. Wen cele.
brate your engagement at dinner. I've
ordered the wine on ice"
Clarkson went into the library and
in exactly forty minutes emerged with
the blushing Cynthia, the smile on
Clarkson's face having broadened to
radiant joy.
"Only ten minutes late" cried Field
merrily. Bob, this is the real Mrs.
Field. Come on; the dinners waiting
and the wine is icy cold"
When the quartet were seated at
the table and all had been served the
host took bottle of champagne from
a cooler beside him and, cutting the
cord that held the cork, fired a salute
in honor Of the newly engaged couple.
Then, filling all the glasses. he raised
his own to his lips and gave the fol
lowing toast:
ITO the Damon & Pythias company" /
Limited" suggested Clarkson.
mot much" retorted Field.
"ThereIl be no more capital intro
duced"
That may be" said Field, with an
idiotic grin, but think of the divi-
dends."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

"Mr. Clarkson, I am happy to see
you. Be seated. Will told me that you
would call. Indeed, he showed me the
letter which said you were coming"
The gentleman grew red in the face.
he showed you the letter, Mrs.
Field?"
Certainly. Do you suppose men can
receive letters that their wives are
not permitted to read?"
"But-but Will is only just married,
you know"
Certainly The day before marriage
and the day after marriage are very
different. During the first he is single;
during the second he is double"
Good gracious! I did not know that
marriage turned an honorable man
into a dishonorable one"
IF we can't be honorable toward
two persons we must decide in favor
of the one to whom we have made
definite pledges-that is the wife. How
ever, l will do Will justice TO say that
he did not show me your letter. I learn
ed of it's contents in another way"
How
Il am not prepared to make that
clear just now. But enough of my hav-
ing become aware of your feelings to-
ward the woman who has robbed you
of your friend. I can understand those
feelings and have a proposition to
make l will divide Will with you.
Instead of you and he being Damon
and Pythias. we will make the firm
Nav Dr-fh e m no ha
company"
1.-TWO men and woman"
"Why not? Will loves you, and you
love Will Will loves me, and 1 love
Will. It only remains for me to love
you and you to love me TO make de-
lightful trio"
Clsrkson drew a few short breaths
and looked about him like one fearing
TO be caught in a trap.
"Oh. but WIFI he rejoined. Would
such an arrangement please him?"
He will be delighted with it,"
How do you know that:"
Before he went away
went away? Has he gone away?"
For a month"
Clarkson looked more frightened than
ever. The lady continued:
I'VE had a talk about this letter of
yours in which you mourn your friend
as lost to you and speak so bitterly of
the woman who has taken him away
from you. 1t was decided between US
that we should take you into the CO.
partnership"
Take me in?"
The tone and expression on his face
when he said this were so comical that
the lady failed to repress a smile
Yes, take you in" she repeated.
An idea seemed to strike him. and
he frightened. There's an advantage
In that" he said. Another woman
He checked himself.
Right! win see that no other wom-
an gets you away from us"
II rather Ike that But tell me about
VIII. Don't newly married men usual
~ 60 away on honeymoon tripsT
They do"
''weIlr'
She thought q moment before reply
ing. willis affairs are now In his
wffe's keeping. and some Of them
this one particulariy-are not to be d.
vulged"
But 1 thought I was admitted into
the firm
$50 you are. But there is reason In
all things 1 am to know Wits secrets
and yours. You are not to know Wits
nor VIII yours"
well. like that! Do you call IT
reasonT
Certainly. What else would you cali
ItT'
''oh, suppose IL is-since you say
Do"
Now / propose 10 make up for losI
time You and VIII have loved each
1ther since boyhood- VIII and have
owed each other for several years
The chain between you and me II
Alone wanting. 1t was agreed between !.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
July 20 in American
History

17SS-New York ratified the United
States constitution.
1S93-General George W. Morgan, Mex
lean and civil war veteran, died;
born 1920.
inent clergyman and famous de
uominational debater, died; born
1888
191O-Professor Samuel Ross Winans.
dean Of Princeton university, died:
born 1850. Craig Biddle, Pennsyl
Vania iurist, died; horn 1929
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
FeeIina His WAY.

"He seems to be an old fashioned
doctor"
well, he is not up to all OF the
tricks Of the trade"
How does he get along with the
younger physiciansT
HE has TO be mighty cautious.
When be hears n new word ne doesn't
know whether they are talking about
new disease or some breakfast
food"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Somebody suggests that the trouble
with the big hats worn by women IS
hat they are out of proportion with
the shoes worn by the same woman
If the law should compel women ~
wear shoes according to their hat.
now long would the fashion last?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

The Chicago Daily News saws - At
Attorney General Wickersham's BI-
luth address might with propriety have
been attributed 10 Congressman vi, or
Berger. While Mr.. Berger is the ollv
avowed socialist in congress he Is r.,
no means the only man OF socialiS &c
thought in high place at the nation =
capital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

AS shown by government records.
William H. Vanderbilt once owed
$4s,050.OO0 in government bonds
Yielding him In interest 1920 eve:v
hour of the day and night and $3.50 a
minute Clipping coupons must have
been a strenuous occupation for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
COMMENTARIES ON BOAT
Secret Service Men Raid Steamer and
Capture Outfit.

SeCret SerVICe Men Rafd Steamer and
Capture Outfit.
Washington, D. c, July 2G.-Secret
steamboa from Henderson. Ky, 70
Marshall and captured two men and an
outfit for counterfeiting notes on three
different national banks. Simpson and
Schroeder are the names Of the men
taken When the secret service men
raided the ship negatives for making
$40 notes on the American National
bank of Louisville, the American No
tional bank of Bowling Green, X.
$40 notes on the Hermitage NatioHdi
bank of Nashville, Tenn, and S. In
dian head silver certificates we 2
found.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

and may produce a real estrangemeht
There must occasionally be some fric-
ton even between the most affection
ate husbands and wives or brothers
and sisters, and the way to make it
harmless is to acknowledge it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

An unsophisticated girl OF Omaha
of good parentage, married a negro
in Chicago last week. Any justice
who would tie a knot of this kind
ought to be presented with a differ
ent kind of knot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

II will moi DO TO assume too hastily
that the passage of the publicity 5iu
by the senate indicates the near APP
proach Of the millennium What re-
mains Is 10 see that the senate amend
ments 10 the bill are passed by The
house and the measure vigorously ,n-
forced
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

1t is possible that the scheme q
King George V TO create a whole To- of
new peers is shrewdIy calculated 20
add TO the wealth OF the kingdom
through the dowries OF American heir.
eEses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Even an editor knows some things
ne does not tell Mr.. Kelley OF the
Chicago Tribune suppressed coed
story until he told it on the witness
stand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
More Likely.

More Likely.
HE met her on
a neig h boris
porch"
What was she
doing there2"
Just sitting or
a chair. What
would you expect
her to be doing ON
a neighbours porch
frying eggs?"
NO; roasting the
other neighbora."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

New Yorker who was saved from
drowning handed his rescuer a dime
The latter no doubt concluded that
that was just about what the job was
worth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

By the time the Lorimer testimony
Is all in, the Roosevelt Ananias club
will likewise be all in. 1t will be gut
of business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
WILLING 70 WaiA

could you loan me half n dollarT'
I'D be glad to. but I haven't got f."
when do you think you viii have
oneT"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Is it not lovely to see brothers-in-
law so nearly Of one mind as are
Hines and Wiehe?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
Tho Most Desirable

"She has a new diamond ring"
where's the man who gave IT ia
herr
"She never speaks Of him"
why not?"
"She considers the ring much more
presentable."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Some drawbacks has the flying rig
To niers who are on the wing.
For when the engine VIII not work
They can't get out to crank the thing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

It may be hard to get help. but you
can always find some one to tell you
how 10 do your work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Are YOU fond Of motorcarsf"
A'No"
why"
"Tt costs so much 70 keep one thaU
BERTHE can't affurd 10 marry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Judge Hanecy is trying TO get Ed
itor Kelley at his game now, but
later the tables will be reversed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Art comes in touch with nature ev-
cry time a woman makes her toilet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

A good Joke Is one that your enemy
laughs at when you tell it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weakiy at isa4
Second avenue. Rock Island. n FEN
tered ss the poston1cs a. second-class
mattsr.I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

der anyhow. wouldn't It be wise to
learn TO dancer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Some can learn a lot without ever
getting wise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

His ability to forget IS often one of
life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Better streets" is a good slogan for
Rock Island. Keep it sounding
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

It is always easy enough 10 see how
the other fellow might get along in a
pinch. but as for ourselves. why that's
another story.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

Some can learn a lot without ever
getting wise.
His ability to forget Is often one of
the elements Of a mans success in
life.
It may be hard to get help. but you
can always find some one to tell you
how TO do your work.
A good joke Is one that your enemy
laughs at when you tell it.
Art comes in touch with nature ev-
cry time a woman makes her toilet.
As long as you have to pay the I'D
der anyhow. wouldn't It be wise to
learn TO dancer
It is always easy enough 10 see how
the other fellow might get along in a
pinch, but as for ourselves. why that's
another story.
Some cooks will soon be demanding
that an aeroplane be on call at the
back door or they Will give notice that
they viii leave by the way Of the
street car.
People who follow a fad often find
that IT leads them into a very lone
some country.
Getting into the swim f. apt to call
for some swell bathing suits.
Every dog must have his day. but
some want II all the year around.
Tie worlds most successful ms<t
cine for bowel complaints IS Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and DiarfhoeG
Remedy. II has relieved more pain
and suffering and saved more lives
than any other medicine in use. In
for children and adults. Soi1
- all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

sV TIVE J. W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Some cooks will soon be demanding
that an aerOpiane be on call at the
back door or they Will give notice that
they win leave by the way Of the
street car.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-26

Every dog must have his day. but
some want II all the year around.
The Washington times., 1911-07-08

house here and proposed that 1 move
out and give him my burrow because
ne said he had discovered II: No, in
deed, do not care to entertain any Of
that family"
-All right" said Mister Fox, then we
viii not invite them, for / should not
want any OF my guests to be objection
able. There are the Beavers down ar
the brook, they are Industrious people,
and the tortoise, but IL we ask him we
must send the invitation a long time in
advance
And the O'Possums," said lack
Rabbit. II would like to invite them.
because their name has a sort of for
eign sound. I wish there was 4 lion we
could ask
No. I thank you," said Mister Fox;
no lions; If they didn't like the paryt.
they might eat the hosts
We'll, don't you think we have select
BIT.
Perhaps we have" said Mister Fox
NOW, We must arrange with the Secre-
tary Bird to write the invitations, and
get carrier pigeon to deliver them"
What an original animal you are"
said Jack Rabbit.
Originality said Mister Fox, may
or may not be desirable. The biggest
fool fox ! ever knew was the most orig
inal' for he thought of things no wise
foX would ever have dreamed Of
I suppose it is just the same with
men and women" said the Jack Rabhit
Folks that think a good deal keen
their inventions to themselves untfl they
are patented"
The Washington times., 1911-07-08
He RAN ALONG LEIsUREIY

IF we have been so neglectful." said
Mister Fcx. why do not you and I
combine TO give a party and establish
ourselves socially here in the wood and
make 1t plain that we believe what we
have been preaching by ourselves this
morning.
That is a splendid suggestion" said
Jack Rabbit. Let us set about plan
ming 1t right now" Rv this time they
mad reached Jack Rabbits burrow and
Jack Rabbit said: Come in and sit
down and We will talk it over
As soon as they were comforta bly,
seated Mister Fox began by saying:
Whom shall we invite to this party -
Shall we begin At the ground and go up,
or start in the sky and come down?'
well" said Jack Rabbit, there is a
bit OF wisdom to be learned out Of this
IL I NAV be permitted TO remark that
many a party entirely successful so far
as the host went has been spoiled by
the guests"
Quite true said Mister Fox. L
could not imagine hen or a goose TAX
ing much pleasure at a party where I
was entertaining. 50 that the barnyard
fowls would seem not likely to get an
invitation
Well" said Jack Rabbit. the owl is
tough as we'll as wise. so that he would
have nothing 20 fear from you. so sup
pose we put him down first"
ter Fox, for we do not want to arouse
any jealousy. And the Squirrels: they
are well up in the world, so we can in
The Washington times., 1911-07-08
FoR LITTEE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman S Stories


| vite them. And what do you think
about the Frogs?''
THE Frogs" said Jack Rabbit, would
be all right If they can stand being
away from the water. They dress ex-
ceedingly well. 1 think the white vests
they wear quite the sweIlest thing in the
whole world"
Then there is the blackbird; he cer-
tatnly will help so much. And the
Thrush family are all SO pretty: we
must invite them"
Yes, indeed" said Jack Rabbit; "and
what do you think about Mr.. and Mrs.
Crow? They fly past here very often
They are a noisy lot," said Mister
Fox, and rather boisterous. 1 should
be in favor Of not asking them. I
should, however, like to invite the Wee
sells"
The Weasels?" asked Jack Rabbit.
DO you seriously mean to suggest in
vlting that thieving lot? Why, it was
not more than a week ago that one or
them dug right into the side of NV
The Washington times., 1911-07-08

that Mister Fox decided that 1T
was no more than polite that he
should go to Jack Rabbits burrow
and visit him, and so early in the
morning he started out, so as to get
there before Jack Rabbit should
leave. He ran along leisurely, think
ing that he had plenty of time, but
just before he reached there who
should he meet but Jack Rabbit al
ready starting
Good morning." said Jack Rabbit
thinking that Mister Fox had started
on on tramp and rather disappointed
that he was not to have a visit with
him.
"A good morning, indeed" said Mis-
ter Fox; so good that l thought 1
would venture down to call on you.
since you have been to my house SO
many times without my returning
Il am, indeed. delighted" said Jack
Rabbit as he turned about to accom-
pany Mister Fox back to his burrow.
DO you know" said Jack Rabbit,
that we animals pay very little at
tention, 1t seems to me. to social re-
quirements; that we are not half par
ticular enough about being polite,
courtesies."
II had not given the matter much
thought, said Mister Fox, because l
usually have weightier things on my
mind than society"
We should never be too busy to be
polite said Jack Rabbit, and then as
soon SIS he had said II he thought. II
wonder If that is not a pretty pTesunp-
tuous thing for me to say to Mister
Fox"
But Mister Fox rather liked the frank
ness OF Jack Rabbit. and said: Il guess
you are right about that. for really it
takes very little time to be polite if one
only thinks"
And we animals are not very socia-
bile. either" said Jack Rabbit Il don't
know when / have called on any other
animal than yourself. and really I sup
pose l have a good many friends ir the
wood who would be glad to see me"
The Washington times., 1911-07-08
THE TIMES
Box

Times Inquiry Column:
Please translate for me the following ,,a+
'L'Apres midi dun faune." and also tell lie
If a piece of music so named is arranged for
the piano? heard 1t played by orches-
ira. Very truly, MUSICIAN.
The Afternoon of a Faun is the
English translation of the name of the
composition by Debussy. I am told
that it is not arranged for plano solo.
Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me where the refrigerator, man
ufactured in Indiana is to be bought in
Washington, and oblige.
A CONSTANT READER.
If the writer will send a stamped ad-
dressed envelope, this department will
give the name of the Washington dealer
handling the refrigerator mentioned.
Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me through your column how
can find a teacher Of clog and stage dan
cling. without going out Of the city. Very
truly yours, JACKSON
If you will send a stamped envelope,
the address of a teacher of stage dane
ing will be sent you.
Times Inquiry Department:
Please tell me through your valuable de-
lne HdIIlt OF consul AT
Manchester. England. Yours truly, J. P.
His name is Church Howe.
Times Inquiry Column:
Will you kindly give me a recipe for Mexi-
can candy, and also for Devils Food cake.
A SUBSCRIBER.
Mexican kisses are made as follows:
Place over the fire in saucepan three
cupsful of light brown sugar, not cof-
fee sugar. with a cupful of milk. and
boil to the stage when dropped into
cold water 1t makes a soft and firm
ball in the fingers. Add the2 a tea
spoonful of butter, take from the fire,
flavor with a teaspoonful of vanilla,
and stir in a cupful of English wal
nuts, hickory nuts, or pecans, broken
into pieces. Turn out upon we'll but
tered shallow pan, and mark into
squares, This Is sometimes known as
pen. chic"
DEVILS food-One-half cupful choco-
late, grated: one-half cupful sweet
milk, and one-half cupful brown sugar.
Boil these together until thick as cream
and allow them to cool. One cupful of
brown sugar, one-half cupful butter,
two eggs, two-thirds cupful milk, and
vanilla flavor. MIX these well and beat
into the boiled mixture with two cups
of -four, sifted with a heaping tea
spoonful Of baking powder. Bake IN
layers. Put together With chocolate
hlling and cover with white icing;
The Washington times., 1911-07-08
Chocolate gingerbread.

Beat together one cup of black mo-
lasses, one teaspoon each of ginger and
cinnamon. pinch of salt, one-half cup
Of rich sour milk. one level teaspoon
baking powder dissolved in a little wa
ter, two tablespoons melted butter. Sit
enough -four to make a pint, and. lastly.
beat in two ounces of chocolate grated.
Bake in sheets or layers in a moderate
oven forty minutes. If baked In sheets,
cover with chocolate icing made by add
ing one tablespoon of chocolate to plain
white icing.