Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-07-21

OF warming" cautioned Phillip, draw
/ ing up his arms and cIinching his fists.
/ Neither one had time for parley, how
ever. for huge black shape hurled it
self upon BIagg like a whirlwind, huge
black fingers seized him by the throat,
( and a huge black body bore him to the
ground.
Kelvin sprang forward in fright.
SAM he cried. Sam, Sam, Sam
In desperation to save Blagg's life
Phillip hauled back and gave the ne
gro Il resOunding kick in the side. With
a loud aspirated Huh Sam sudden
ly relaxed, but still his heavy body
hung poised over that of Blagg. with
his weight upon the mans throat.
Now, however, IT was no task for Kel-
vim. STOPPING down, to tOpple Sam
over.
Phillip bent over Blagg and loosened
his collar and was tanning him.
SAM" said he sharply, there is
spring down there in the ravine. Hur-
ry and get some water in your hat"
"Ah hope All amt done gone an
done no damage TO i'm, Mistuh Phil
lip" said Sam contritely.
Hurry and get that water" ordered
Phillip. Remember. Sam. next time
to give me a chance to handle my own
difficulties"
Vas. sab" said Sam as be plunged
over the bank.
He brought water, but 1t took some
time to revive Blagg. When he rose
to his feet there was little trickle Of
blood running from the corner of his
mouth. and Phillip offered him a hand
kerchief
Never mind" said Blagg. waving it
away He was quite himself and re
fused any assistance. He started to
ward the house. wiping his lips with
his own handkerchief and feeling his
neck. He staggered for a few PAGES
then squared his shoulders and walked
sturdily away.
Phillip. having seen Rollins safely
of. walked into Breeds study conf
IDENTITY the next morning. 1T is going
10 cost you something to get those
proxies. / can't tell you how to sub
sidize the newspapers. but l know how
TO subsidize the public" said Phil
lip. with a smile, and handed Breed a
sheet of paper.
Breed glanced at II and elevated his
eyebrows; then he whistled. This is
going TO cost an enormous amount of
money" be declared.
1T would seem so at first" admitted
Phillip. but here are the figures and
be handed Breed another sheet Of pa
per.
Breed studied this latter long and
earnestly; then he rose and gave Kel-
vim his hand Young man." be ex-
claimed. IF heaven had only blessed
me with a son or a grandson like you"
lit Is a pity that your granddaugh-
ter was not born a boy" suggested
Phillip.
Breed shook his head and sighed
lit is a gift that she was not" be
replied That is the only family
luck for which 1 have to be thankful
No human being susceptible TO emo
ton or sentiment can ever rise to great
achievement
Phillip colored slightly. and Breeds
sharp eyes caught the flush. he raised
a warning finger.
Remember. young man." said he.
that It is in youth these things must
be fought. Were II not for that old
age would have no chance in this
world for preferment In the mean
time go ahead with your scheme OF
subsidy. At what time does your plan
include making the attempt for prox-
iesY'
within two weeks" replied Kelvin
''If you VIII excuse NE / viii put this
on the wire at once"
With some curiosity. remembering
the events of the night before, be
went into Blagg's room
Good morning" said Kelvin. SEere
IS some stuff I wish to get on"