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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

mutterlng In your sleep, too weak to
lift an arm to defend yourself. SO
for your own safety you have been
a prisoner"
''NIuttering in my sleep? What did I
speak ofY'
"Of many things strange to me, OF
some l cannot tell you. But the prin-
cess chose your nurse. Your words
are known only to her, to the princess
and to myself"
"Tell me one thing" 1 said as he
rose to go. Spoke 1 of the princess
in my delirium?"
Eyes. Her name was sometimes on
your lips"
"Did the princess hear meT'
az do not know"
cat least she was toldY'
perhaps
"Is that why the Lady Aldrida was
not sent for to nurse me?"
ut was thought that she would not
be so good a nurse as the one you
had, Sir Verrall-not so patient and
gentle. / know no more than that"
(To be Continued
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

saN n w ED dH4AOAo ~ AAON CAA~S-J
i8ll how the princess decision
- had been received by the
IasasJ council that morning, so
threaded my way through the crowd
10 find Walen or some other friend to
question. Lady Aldrida, however, in
tercepted me, and l was obliged to
follow her to an unoccupied corner.
Il congratulate you, Sir Verrall, and
also l thank you"
why thank meT"
do / not owe it to you that I have
been so graciously received tonightY'
Il assure you that 1 have said no
word on your behalf" answered.
A knight-one Of the counts satel-
lites-approached US.
Your pardon and yours, my lady.
I come from the count, Sir Verrall.
He bids me inform you that you will
be intrusted with the safety of her
hiGhuess tonight"
"a short notice" I said
''It has indeed only been arranged
just now. The count thought it might
he a pleasant duty. seeing the things
which have happened so lately"
1T is a pleasant duty. VIII you
thank Count Vasca and tell him that
I shall be at my post an hour before
midnight?'
1T is good TO be a princess to COM
mand such a sentinel" said Lady
Aldrida when he had gone.
made my adieus hastily.
Good night" she said, land If the
night seems long remember my
thoughts surround you"
to have the companionship of her
thoughts through the night hours gave
me little comfort. Folly had indeed
got me in n tight embrace.
It was a custom in Drussenland-an
ancient one. l believe-that a knight
should stand sentinel until the dawn
nj the entrance to the sovereisn's
apartments II was q custom which
was rather sentimental than useful
for the palace was always well guard
ed The honor was given only TO an
accredited knight. one who had earn
ed reputation for valor. so IL was not
strange that the duty had not fallen
20 me until now. had certainly earn
ed the right to be considered Eligible,
but that / mad been chosen for this
particular night gave me ample food
for reflection as l went back to my
quarters.
had nearly reached them when at
a corner of the street a hand was laid
upon my shoulder. In an instant my
hand was upon my sword hilt
The second time you have received
me as an enemy, Sir Verran." said
Jasar.
1T was your own advice that I
should fear shadows and ever be ready
TO defend myself" / answered.
You are 10 be sentinel tonightY'
Yes. thank her highneSs for this
mark OF her trust in me"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
\ . 7 HE
| SILVER
i A Romance
\ OF DrUlssemlama
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP
TIERS.


TIERS.
Clinton verraIl, a traveller. hears from
Mustapha OF a mysterious country beyond
by An avalanche into this mysterious
country Mustapha Is killed. and Verran
IL captured by Captain Organ
O'Ryan serves the king of Drussenland.
who Is at war with Princess Dsrta, whose
soldiers capture Organ and Verran- Yer
ran meets the princess. who is beautiful
Prompted by Organ, Verran claims TO
be the expected knight Of the Silver Star,
who is TO aid the princess and find great
treasure VerraH discovers an enemy IN
Count Vasca-
killing prisoners Is a custom IN Drus-
senland VERBAL IS accepted as the knight
vasca plots TO defeat him in a lance tour
nament Drussenland's people have pro-
crossed no further than the time Of the
crusades.
VerraI challenges vasca- Daria gives
verrau her handkerchief as token Yer
rail- unhorses the count and wins Tho
kings forces attack Darta's army. led
by vasca, drives the kings forces to
Yadasara- verran suspects Vasca OF
treachery.
VerraIi piqued by Daria's indifference.
courts Lady Aldrida- He and she plead
with Daria for the lives OF prisoners
verran incenses Daria by displaying the
handkerchief.
Daria disgraces verraIl. but through
Jasar. her conhdant arranges q secret
meeting. verran begs her pardon
The princess tells him he win be In
great peril IL she saves the prisoners and
insists that he make her a public apology.
While on guard before her door be Is at
tackled.
VERBAL kills the would be assassin. but
is wounded. He suspects that the plot In
Vasca's work. VERBAL shows the princess
that he loves her
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

fore, Sir Verrall, an enemy has en-
deavored to take your life by the hand
of this prisoner
"And the enemy?" I asked.
THE man died before he could
speak," Jasar answered.
But how did he pass the guards at
the head of the staircase?'
"As soon as your safety had been
looked after and you had been brought
here her highness sent for the men.
The truth will perhaps never be known,
There was treachery in our midst" ia
sar continued 1.-THE whole palace was
awake at once, and even In the town
there was little sleep that night. Search
was made for the murderers in vain
AT the council next day her highness
did her utmost to probe the matter TO
the root. She let 1t be understood that
she believed II treachery against her
self; that the assassin's dagger was in
tended for her, and a shout of loyalty
was the answer. 1t rang in the rafters
of the council hall and found an echo
in every street in the city. Then, Sir
Verrall-and mark you this well-her
highness said that it was you who had
saved the life of the sovereign, coming
near to your own death In the act
There was no shout of praise. Sir Yer
rail-. Almost a dead silence followed"
Her highness tried to throw her pro-
lection over me and failed" / said
quietly.
"She failed. yes, even worse than
failed, for the priests attacked you
fercely for breaking their laws They
held that your advice had been proved
worthless, since one Of these prisoners
had attempted to kill the princess and
many saw reason In their argument"
did they say that they had been
mistaken in proclaiming me the expect
ed knightf"
THE priests are wiser than that,
Sir Verrall," he answered. They have
studied again. You were the knight,
but you have broken the laws Of Drus-
senland, you have angered the God
who sent you, therefore you have fall
ed in your mission"
"Will they dispatch me then and
wait for another knight" asked
There are many ways. You might
go to the mountains Unexpectedly, as
from the mountains you came unex-
Ohb 10 QulEkcI way
death in the market place. They say
the Lady Aldrida fell in a swoon when
her woman told her what the priests
had decreed''
Death will end that folly at least"
/ answered. And the princess, are
you her messenger to tell me that the
peoples voice is too strong. their will
too unanimous 20 resist? Well, said
my life was hers when she should ask
1T. The time has come quickly"
MY son, illness has weakened you.
Have you no desire left to cut a path
through these enemies of yours and Of
hers?
Her win is my law" replied.
What is her willT'
THAT she must tell you. You
ask why you are a prisoner here.
Without these walls dangers in crowds
stand awaiting you Only now are
you regaining strength; only now are
you again becoming the knight who
withstood Count Vasca in the lists
and fought so valiantly yonder before
Yadasara- You have been q child.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

Every woman should know what it means
to wash clothes with Peosta Soap. You owe
it to yourself and to your clothes to wash
them in the safest and most saving way.
In order that every woman may learn the
advantages and merits of Peosta Soap we
have instructed every Grocer to pay back
her money to any woman who. after fair
trial, doesn't find Peosta more satisfactory
to wash her clothes with than any other
soap or any washing powder she ever used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

(To be ContiuueG.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Get Rid of Reaches
Easy Way 20 Kill OFF These
Repuisive Bugs

At the first sign OF the repulstve
cockroach or waterbug, put Stearns
Electric Rat and Roach Paste in the
sinks and on the shelves at night ana
in the morning you can sweep Up a
painful of dead cockroaches- Easy 10
use: does not blow into the fooo IKE
powders.
Stearns' Electric Paste IS sold on
guarantee of money back II II fails 70
exterminate cocToaches, rats MICE
etc.
Sold everywhere. Be sure to get the
genuine; csc and 800 Stearns' Elec-
tric Paste Company, Chicago, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
OnTheseT erms Don't Fail to TRY
Peosta

If you were sure that you could
get the biggest washing done
overnight by simply putting
the clothes to soak-zUfthOut
hard rubbing or boiling
Wouldn't you wash that way?
Peosta Soap cleans clothes as they soak.
1t gets the dirt without injuring the
daintiest fabrics. Clothes last longer
when Peosta-washed. They are on the
line earlier. The washing is really
done while you sleep.
Try Peosta today. Your grocer has it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Saved Child from Death.

After our child had suffered from
severe bronchiel trouble for a year"
wrote C. T. Richardson. OF Richard
sons Mills, Ala, I'VE feared It had
consumption. 1t had a bad cough al
the time. We tried many remedies
without avail. and the doctors mede
cine seemed as useless. Finally We
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery. and
are pleased to say that one bottle eff
fected a complete cure, and our chilt
is again strong and healthy. Fol
coughs, colds, hoarseness, lagrippa
asthma. Group and sore lungs, it's thu
most infallible remedy that's made
Price soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free
Guaranteed by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Husbands!

Take carton of Beach's Peosta Soap
home to your wife tonight. Save
laundry expense. Save the clothes.
Save her strength. With cost of living
running up you must be on the watch
for the ways to economic. Peosta
Soap offers one sure way.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

A touch of rheumatism. or a tinge q
neuralgia, whatever the trouble lie
Chamberlain's liniment drives away tn,
pain At once and cures the complaint
quickly. First application gives ra
lief. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Grocers!

If you want pleased customers,
tell them about Peosta. Be
sure that your stock of Peosta
and other Beach soaps is COM
plete. We are advertising
Peosta. Be prepared. Send
in your orders at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Housewives!

Call up your Grocer now-don't wait
till washday-say to him" P lease send
me carton of that laundry soap which
gets dirt and spares clothes" 1t costs
no more than the soaps you're using. It's
worth more than all these soaps put
together. Try it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
Latest Gossip In All Sport Branches

ero.sas. IN q acs5sg received nom Mr.,
HAYDEN tass morning he says thar
VIII q seH saeasASassons No, 3 would.
be he hest a ssse AoeS, lust what his
ssoasScassoas are Is hard 10 tell. as he
aas aos mention them in his letter.
TAss Ear 0sssssawa and Muscatine
have Aaa little 10 say concerning heir
cAosce, while Ke~assee fayors No. 3.
and It is Supposed that Keokuk does
also, AS ii locks Ike the Packers and
tie Pearls are sasae favored by draft
Ne ;, It May De they will vote with
Monmouth and Galeseurg for No. q
snd thus make that the Official draft.
Haanssas rsther leans toward No.
? and this makes 1t look still more
that way, 1ass how long 1t will be
before this matter is settled can not
be told as President Justice is still
receiving letters of criticism of the
various bills and has set no date for
voting OF the drafts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
SCHEDULE MEET
SEEMS NECESSARY
There is Wide Difference of ossn-
ion as to Merits of Charts Which
Have Been Sub
mitsed.
[cA TWO CHARTS IN FAVOR
Several Clubs, Including Monmouth
and GaIesburs Like No. ;. While
kewanee and keokuk
Are for No. 4.

MONMOUTH, IL, Feb. as.-The
question of the best schedule for the
Central Association this year is still
racking the brains of the magnates IN
the various cities of the circuit, and
from present indications the matter
is further from settlement now than
it was several days ago when the last
batch of outlines were sent out Every
body has different idea, it seems, as
TO which one of the four drafts al
ready submitted is the best, and the
opinions are being exchanged by let
ter.
From the way the matter is being
discussed it seems hardly possible
that it can be satisfactorily arranged
without having a meeting, at which
everybody can give the result Of their
perusal of the drafts, and then some
common ground reached by agree
ment. If this cart be done whole
lot of balloting must be
done before any one would
get a majority, and then there
would be more or less dissatisfaction
over the outcome, while il the mag
mates themselves can get together and
agree on some one draft with few
notifications, the season would open
with all in a better frame q mind.
Monmouth and Galesburg are still
sticking to their contention for SEIZED
ule No. 3, not only because it looks
the best for these two towns but be-
cause the leaders in these two cities
feel that it is for the best interests
OF the league that they get together
on the two holidays, Decoration Day
and July A. They are the two bitt2r-
est rivals in the circuit, and being only
sixteen miles apart, with the two
teams clashing at either end of the
line on the two dates mentioned
above, record-breaking attendance
would practically be assured AS the
receipts for all holidays are pooled it
would mean benefit for the whole
league to have the teams together
those days that will draw the biggest
crowds.
Hayden of Burlington has been
studying the drafts and he now thinks
that No. 3 is about the best of the
quartet that have been sumbitted TIC
the Monmouth Or Galesburg way oil
thinking this schedule is out of the
| question, as it does not get these two
teams together on the two holidays
when they would draw the biggest
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
MAURICE KENT
rs A TEACHER
While Net Playing Baseball He Will
Teach History in Carleton Col
iese, Mortified, MINI.

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Feb. 23.-Col-
lege men in baseball have become
sufficiently numerous to make the en-
trance OF another matter worth lit
tie comment. But when a college in
structor dons the uniform of real
Lacquer and draws pay as a member
OF troupe of professional tossers,
the situation becomes rather unique.
Kent is the man-MaLrice Kent, the
husky young pitcher bought by the Bir-
mingham Barons from the Chicago
White Sox, who in a previous turn had
secured him from the Ottumwa club
OF the Central Association. Kent is
now engaged as instructor in history
in Carleton College at Mortified,
MINI. He is. as well. director of that
schools athletic affairs, SO it could
probably be pIaye with safety that
his professional duties are somewhat
incidental
Still if he has lined out his thoughts
along ways historical, his schooling
has been OF sufficient extent to verse
him pretty well in the ways and
means of other times He is a gradu-
ate of the State University of Iowa, of
-Marshalltown high and former student
of Ames agricultural college He
made his debut as a member of the
human race at Marshailtown, which
has been considerable splash on
the sporting map ever since Cap An
son pulled off a i.milar stunt there.
Kent's college record indicates that
he is well-rounded athlete and some
thing OF manaeader as well. He
entered the State University of Iowa
in 1905, gaining early recognition as
member of the athletic fraternity
Besides being the positive end of the
schools star battery the first year
there, he became fixture in football
and basket ball In 1907 he was cap
tain of the football and baseball teams
and in 1908. the year of his gradu-
alton, he was assistant head coach OF
the baseball and basket ball teams.
He made great record with Water
loo in the Central Association in 1908,
the year of his entrance into the ranks
of professionals. In the fall of that
year he was director of athletic at
the Haskell Indian school in Kansas,
returning to Waterloo in 1909. Last
season he was the property of Ottum-
wa. winning about two-thirds Of his
games for that club.
They say he is a good feaow.
withal, clean cut college man. and
in the box, wonder when he's warm :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
OLD PLAYERS
ARE DISPLEASED
Swain, Rsean, bowers, Evans and
Webster do Not Like Terms
From Hannibal.

HANNIBAL, Mo-, Feb. 23-The To-
cal baseball association has received
letters from each of the five 1910 ball
players which the association still
owns. stating that they are dissatis-
fed with the terms which the club
offers for the next season. In order to
get within the s1,4O0 salary limit, the
association is forced to cut the sal
aries of these five men. The players
are Swain, Raglan, bowers, Evans and
Webster.
Contracts were sent to each of the
above players. but none have been
returned signed. Instead Of the con.
tracts being sent back, the men
wrote the club that they did not like
the terms.
The club must enforce the 81 on
salary limit next season, as well as
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
BECKLEY SIGNS
TWO PLAYERS
Campbell of St. Louis and Mccarthy
Of Kansas City, TO be Given
Try Out.

HANNIBAL Mo, Feb. 23.-Manager
Jake Beckley has signed John Camp
hell of st. Louis, to play with the Han
nibal club next season. Campbell
played in the st. Louis trolley league
last season and is An inhelder He
is touted to be fast player and one
whom scouts have been looking over.
Beckley was indeed fortunate In sign
ing such a promising young player
Another player whom Manager
Beckley has signed Is Joseph McCar-
thy, who resides in Kansas City. Nc
Carthy is also said to be a promising
youngster. Beckley believes in CIV
ing the youngsters chance as that is
the way he started
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
JOE BURG IS
DISGUSTEb
Threatens to Quit Baseball Because
Boston Will Not Give Him a
Chance to shcw
His Ability.
RELEASED
Change in Management Believed to
be Responsible FOR it-Burg Of
fersd to Three-l Masnates
for 1000.

President Lynch, of the National
league, last night promulgated bull
letin which contains one bit of news
that will be of interest TO Quincy
fans. Boston has released Joseph
P. Burg to the Utica, New York
State league team, for the coming
season. While the bulletin does not
say so, the deal is an optional agree
ment under which Boston can secure
Burg at the close of the coming sea
son at a fixed price, about half again
as much as the sale price. Burg was
offered to Three-Eye magnates for
$1,000, but those who knew him best
did not feel like investing that much
money, not that Burg is not worth
1t If he plays. but because there is
great possibility that Joey will re-
fuse to report. Burg has been sold
to the big leagues several times, and
was turned back without being given
chance to show what he could do.
Last year he considered the matter
a long time before he came to terms,
finally yielding because he deter
mined to make final effort to land
in the big show. Last fall he was re-
purchased by Chicago and sold to
Boston via the waiver route He
burned up the league in the last two
weeks, batting over $50 and fielding
like a whirlwind, both at third and
at short, and his friends. as we'll as
he, were confident that he would be
at least given thorough try-out
this spring. Joe wrote to Quincy
friends at the close Of the season
that il he could not get berth on
the Boston team this spring he would
quit the game for good, as he knew
he could come up to the standard.
The change in the management I'M
doubtedly is the reason why he was
disposed of, and it is more than prob
able some man of less ability will
fill the place he should have had Joe
has a good job in Chicago and is Ii.
able to make good his threat to quit
the game. The New York State
league is class B, and they do not
pay any too big salaries there, and II
will take big piece of money to
coax Joe away from Chicago
Utica finished sixth last year This
year the club is managed by Charlie
Carr. last year manager of Indianap
oils. Carr is a good man and IL Joe
signs up with him he will not only
get some valuable training.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
"Y' TEAM Lost
TO BURLINGTON
keokuk Quintet Opened With Strength
But Burlington outpiayed Them
During the Second
Half.
DAVIS SCORES 6 BASKETS
Paul King Gagged the Ball Five Times
Being Close Second to the
Burlington For
ward.

BURLINGTON, Feb. 233.-The Burl-
ington team defeated the Keokuk Y.
M. G. A. team in the big game of the
evening by score of So to IS. Keo-
kuk started out strong and scored
three field goals before the locals
got started. Davis started the ball
rolling for the locals py getting a
pretty field goal, and Bolsinger added
one more point on a free throw. AL
len tailed four more for the visitors
by tossing two easy baskets, while
Bolsinger threw two for Burlington,
and scored another point shortly at
terward on a free throw. Cave and
Keehn added four more for the locals
by shooting two sensational goals in
quick succession. The visitors scored
one more goal before the end of the
half, which ended 16 to IA in the Wis
itors' favor.
The second half was repetition of
the first, the visitors starting off with
two goals in quick succession. The
locals scored three on fouls, and added
six more on three field goals by Boil
singer, Keehn and Davis, which put
them in the lead. In the remainder OF
the half the locals played rings
around their opponents. The game
ended SO to % with the locals insthe
lead.
Every man on the Burlington team
made basket. Davis was the leader
in this respect, getting six baskets,
making a remarkable showing against
Joy, his husky opponent. Bolsinger
at center and Keehn at forward played
a great game, their accurate basket
shooting doing much to increase Bur
lington's lead. The lineup follows:
Burlington Keokuk
EOiSlngeT AHeH
Center
Davis ....... Walker Sheldon
Right Forward.
keehn 9. ..t............ Merriam
Left Forward
Right Guard
stockdale Joy
Left Guard.
Free Throws-Bolsinger o; Keehn,
q Allen 4. Goals From Field--Bol-
singer. 4; Davis, 6; Stockdale. /;
Keehn, 8 Cave, Q; Merriam, 3; Allen
q; King, 5; Sheldon, O. Referee, Weis
man, Knox College Umpire-Clevett
Burlington Timekeeper-Zinn, Keo
klk. Scorer-Schuff. Burlington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
KNOCKOUT" BROWN
rs STILL COMING
New lightweight Landed Frequently
on "one-Roundv Hogan In Ten
Round Go.

NEW YORK. Feb. 23.--Although he
did the bulk of the work and landed
the greater number of clean blows,
Knockout Brown failed to inflict any
serious damage in fast ten-round
bout with "one-round" Hogan, the
California lightweight, at the Madison
A. C. in Harlem last might. Brown
was the winner by a fairly safe mar
gin. but Hogan made surprisingly
good showing. He had q tremendous
right-hand swing. and in the first
round he landed 1t squarely on the jaw
with so much power that Brown was
both staggered and surprised.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
johnson VIII Fight.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.--Jack John
son was quoted as saying in San Fran
cisco that s'If Langford wants to fight
me he can have match II he will
make big side bet, say $4,000. II
he'll nut up that much money I'll
fight him anywhere"
Hugh Mcintosh, according TO the