davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
"BIack Hand" outrages.

The recent explosion at St Louis.
where a tenement house was wrecked
within a few hours after the receipt
OF q black hand" letter TO the owner
IS one which again calls attention to
2 style OF anarchy that is becoming
too frequent in this country.
In this case a man was ordered TO
pay 50 600 10 the writer's Of the letter
within certain time when he refused
20 do so his building was blown up
and two persons killed, others being
seriously injured The victims OF the
outrage were entirely outside Of any
connection with the plot. either as per-
petrators or otherwise. but that made
10 difference with the murderous
Tretches who planned the work.
It is a strange thing that the police
Of the large cities have found no eff
fective means OF checking this class
Of outrages. which evidently are man
aged by persons who make q regular
business Of blackmail and murder. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
The Argus Daily Short Story
A Cup for a Crown-By Guliemo Crispi.
Copyrighted. 1911. by Associated Literary

rider whom no one present knew. lie
won the race and rode back slowly
over the course amid the acclama lions
of the spectators, and as he bowed
right and left they were reminded of
the progress of a general who, some
twenty centuries before, having been
honored with a triumph passed up the
Via Sacra on the other side of the
Capitoline hill.
There was throwing Of confetti upon
the crowd passing below, laughing and
Joking, the amusements being kept up
till midnight, when the throng sep
arated and went to their homes to
begin the next morning the Lenten
fast
A few days later when Clotilde
Cusani was walking in her fathers
vineyard on the Alban hills several
young men came galloping along a
road on the other side of the wall
that inclosed the farm, and the girl
recognized in advance of the others
the rider in the races a short time be-
fore.
Now, Clotilde was a very beautiful
girl, so beautiful that the horseman
a
her. Then, for an excuse to prolOng
the meeting, he asked her where he
might procure drink of water. She
replied in a musical voice that a pure
stream. ran in the vineyard that had
once poured through the aqueducts
that had supplied water to ancient
Rome. If he would dismount and
come over the wall she would show
him where he could get drink. He
dismounted and, one of the party tax
Ing charge of his horse, he vaulted the
wall.
"Shall we remain here, your maj
estyf' asked one of the attendants.
The man addressed frowned. 'Be
more careful how you address me-" he
said. Yes, remain here"
Clotilde led his majesty down a
declivity through the vines 20 the
stream.
"But there is no cup" he said.
81 can only offer your majesty the
cup that often use myself
With that the girl, putting her hands
together, formed 3 cup, took up some
OF the water in it and held her hands
up for the king to drink. He did so.
and asked for more. She gave 1t, and
still his thirst was unquenched. He
kept calling for more till the girl, see
ing that her white hands, the fingers
tipped with vermiliOn, was attracting
him, blushed and clasped them behind
her.
Thanks" said the king. 81 am still
thirsty, but I will trouble you no more.
Is there anything 1 can do to show
my appreciation for your kindnessY'
Yes, your majesty. Tell me why
you, a sovereign, rode in the races on
the Corso during the carnival:"
Il viii tell you, relying on you TO
keep my secret 1 am travelling incog-
nito that I may indulge my tastes.
am desperately fond Of horses and
would rather ride a race than partake
Of a banquet I am not known here,
and shall rely upon you. who are the
only person in Italy except a few at
PENDANTS who k1ow that 1 am a king.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Before Rome had become the splen-
did city it is today, when it was still
repressed by the disadvantages accru-
ing from a disunited Italy, the peo-
pie living there were more homogen-
eous, more social than now. In those
days the carnival was a great event
Among the gala performances were
races which took place on a street, or,
rather, at that time a road, leading
from the foot of the Capitoline hill to
one of the gates 0he Popolo) of the
city. That race course is now the
principal street in Rome and retains
its former name-the COrsO. During
the carnival, when the races were tax
ing place, the elite of Rome lined the
Corso on seats erected for the occasion.
At one of these celebrations a young
girl, Clotilde Cusani, with her parents,
sat waiting to witness the races. When
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Master Minds and CamDaipn
Funds.


Fresh from explaining to the young
men of Michigan how the master
minds of the country are all running
trusts while only politicians are in
the public service. George W. Perkins
had troubles in Washington with the
politicians of the Stanley committee.
By a party vote-wasn't that odd P
the committee decided that it wants to
know the amount of Mr.. Perkins per-
sonal contributors to campaign
funds; and he objected.
Those personal contributions the
New York World says, ARE a sore
point with George w. The New York
Life Insurance company did not CON
tribute to Mr. CortelyoTs campaign
fund in 1904, but Perkins did-'per-
sCnally.' After the campaign he re-
paid himself with the company funds,
concealing in the books the purpose of
the expenditure. This misuse OF mol
icy holders money Chief Judge Cullen
called larceny in written opinion, but
a majority of his associates in the
court Of appeals. while agreeing that
it was improper, held that it was saved
from being larceny by Mr.. Perkins ex-
cellent intent
The sts-el trust used to give its
stockholders money direct to the pro-
tective tariff league and other political
bodies, but in April. 1906, some 'polit-
tician' asked the trust to contribute TO
his reelection, and the master minds
of Che trust decided that IL was wrong
TO make any such contributions. How
ever, IL they cared later to help along
great moral cause-always with
good intent'-a master mind was at
hand who knew how a corporation
could contribute without contributing.
Yes, Mrs. Perkins personal contri-
buttons and those OF the other master
minds who are exclusively engaged in
monopoly. never in politics, might be
interesting.
1T is also interesting to note that
the steel trust did not shut down even
on direct political contributions until
1906" Concerning the campaign of
1904, therefore. the country's curiosity
Is refreshed by this testimony to know
exactly
1. How much has the beef trust
contributed to Mr.. Cortelyou?
?. How much has the paper trust
contributed to Mt Cortelyou?
8. How much has the coal trust
contributed TO Mr. Cortelyou2
How much has the sugar trust
contributed to Mr.. Cortelyou7
s How much has the oil trust con-
tributed to Mr.. Cortelyou?
S. How much has the tobacco trust
contributed to Mr. Cortelyou?
Z. How much has the steel trust
contributed TO Mr.. Cortelyou?
s. How much has the insurance
trust contributed to Mr.. Cortelyou7
.. How much have the national
banks contributed to Mr.. Cortelyou?
10. How much have the six great
railroad trusts contributed TO Mr.. Cor
telyou?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
When the Guitar Arrived.

The advent of the English guitar in
the eighteenth century caused the dis
appearance of bandores, poliphants and
similar wire strung instruments, or.
rather. il supplapted them. for. owing
to the use of fingers. the English guitar,
though smaller. could be used for ac-
companying the voice as well as for
solo performances. The instrument,
which had a decorative appearance. is
frequently depicted in the portraiture
of the eighteenth century. 1t was
made in various sizes. two of the
smaller ito be managed by young
ladies from seven to ten years of age,
the other by ladies of ten and up
ward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
If the President Uses His Veto.

Chicago News: Now that the two
houses of congress have practically
reached an agreement in the bill re-
vising the wool schedule of the Payne
Aldrich tariff, the new measure will
probably go to the president next
week. Since it is a product of COM
promises, which apparently does not
conform very well to the views of any
body, it manifestly has no virtue of
scientific exactness to win favor for it
in the Office of the chief executive or
anywhere else. However, it does have
the virtue of being conscientious eff
fort by intelligent lawmakers to cure
a glaring injustice
President Taft is expected TO veto
this bill and any other tariff bills sent
to him at the present session of con-
gress. He is believed to have con-
demned them all in advance of their
passage on the ground that they were
not framed as a result of exact knowl-
edge of wages and other costs of pro-
duction in this country and in other
countries where industry completes
with that Of the United States.
In view of the fact that the existing
wool schedule is 'indefensible,' to use
once more the presidents own express
sive word, it does not appear to the
Daily News that a passion for scien-
tif1c revision is in itself enough to
justify the president in vetoing the
wool bill. He ought to seek the ad-
vice of treasury experts or other relia-
BILE and we'll informed persons as TO
whether the proposed rates on wool
are fairer than the existing rates. If
they are not an improvement, the bill
ought to be vetoed. If they are, the
bill ought TO be signed.
There is an old-and therefore IN
scientific-rule which declares that
the time to prune a tree is whenever
the pruning knife is sharp A sim
liar rule applies TO honest and intelli-
gent revision of a bad tariff schedule
To say that congress must not act
we'll or i'll without first obtaining in
formation from the tariff board to guide
it in its action is in this particular in
stance an attempt TO prolong the ex-
istence of an unjust piece of tariff tax
alton.
Before Mr.. Taft vetoes the wool bill.
If he must veto it, let him convince
himself that its enactment would not
relieve the American public of a con-
siderable measure Of injustice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

idence interviewed in the case of Mrs.
Maggie Keller of Peoria, and prevent
ed her taking her own life, when she
fell dead at the bank of the river, her
body topping into the water. Mrs.
Keller was arrested a few days ago
for sending a little girl to a saloon,
and her family called her Jail bird"
This worried her. She wrote a note
saying she had planned to drown her
self When in the act, her heart stop
ped beating. DR.. Bradley, who con-
Quoted the post mortem, says it is a
clear case of death due to excitement
preparatory TO committing suicide.
Mrs. Keller was 80 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

authorities ought to be able with all
the resources at their command to
trace some Of these crimes to their
source and apprehend the criminals.
While the police should be diligent
to pursue and bring to justice this
class Of criminals, there rests upon the
public duty to cooperate The recip-
ient OF BLACK hand" letter should
lose no time in reporting it to the po-
ice, even should he think it bogus
The whole machinery Of the law and
an the ingenuity of the most expert
enced detectives should be enlisted in
an attempt TO bring this class Of Grim
inais to Justice and put an end to their
nefarious work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
To Inspect Hospital sites.

Springfield, Aug. 15.-Secretary p.
r. Burroughs and Fiscal Supervisor
Frank D. Whip OF the state board of
administration yesterday announced
the first week Of their itinerary Of
Watts for the purpose OF inspecting
proposed sites for the new state 81,
500, 900 insane hospital Their schec-
ule for this week Is as follows. Tues
day az Taylorville; Wednesday, Pana,
HiIlsboro, and Edwardsville in the ey-
ening; Thursday and Friday, Alton and
Elssh and Saturday. Springfield.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Do Not Make 1t Too High.

While it is generally conceded that
a new plan of assessment must be
adopted If the great order of Modern
Woodmen is 10 properly safeguard the
future Of its 1.e-l INTs aud Dcnriftiar-
les, 1t is hoped the executive council
will not make the advance so radical
Gs to discourage its memb ers, with the
result of the possibility. if not proba-
bliIty. Of loss in membership that
would more than balance the gain n
stable financial resources.
II has been 4 noble order that has
performed a wonderful mission to man.
kind. 1t is a noble order stu that is
performing a distinctive mission to
mankind, but its chief asset is cheap
Insurance TO It's raDk and file, COM
posed Of men in the humber walks OF
life with limited incomes, whose as
sessments are often paid at great sac
rtice and hardship. To many a heavy
Increase would. ii is feared, prove pro
hibitive. In this view of the situation
the advance should be as gradual as
may be consistent with the high object
10 be served.
So that in working out the serious
problem that is facing the order it is
sincerely hoped the executive council.
composed of experienced men with
only the highest and best good 10
tie greatest number and every IN
iividual member at heart, will not lose
sight Of the theory of cheap insurance.
in consideration Of the stern. practical
and the scientific side.
Let us hope that the theory on
which Woodcraft Is based will be sus-
tanned IN the face Of a condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Aug. IS in American
History

1s14-Battle Of Fort Erie. Canada.
The American garrison under Cen
eral Z. Z. Gaines repulsed a heavy
attack by the British.
1s5S-First Atlantic cable message.
Is95-GeneraI John d. Imboden, IA
nous Confederate cavalryman,
died at Abingdon, Va; born 1921.
19IO-wiIliam Cruikshank Ieaped from
Brooklyn bridge and lived.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
SHUTTING Him Off.

The Dad-My son. want 10 tell you
that the secret of my success. as it
must be of any mans. is hard work
L The Son-sh, dad! I don't care to
hear other peoples secrets, and l am
too much OF a gentleman to take adj
vantage Of information gained in that
way. Say no more.-Toledo Blade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Just as We thought We had elm
mated the mosquito and the house fly
here comes a Chicago professor who
declares he has discovered a new in
vention IN the way of a mosquito
which can go through the meshes of
The smallest fly screen. Hereafter we
will have 20 sleep in the ice box, at
least that is what we all expect to do
some day, anyway.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Cannon Ailmnnf.


Have you got it2 Are you looking
Through the advertising sheet
For the bargains that are listed
At "a price that's hard 20 beat?
DO the pictures and descriptions
Hypnotic your willing gaze7
Have you got it7 1 am speaking
OF the automobile craze
DO you hang around the fellow
who is fixed for taking trips.
Listening to the words Of wisdom
That are falling from his lipsf
DO you envy him a little
That his life Is so complete
As he pulls the starting lever
And goes whizzing down the BtreOt3
DO you figure on your income7
DO you try 70 find = way
You can cut on your expenses
II you can't increase your pay7
DO you eye the little nest egg
You were hiding IN the bank,
Wondering II thus 20 spend IL
Wouldn't BE- q clever prank
DO you know the names and prices
or the different makes Of car?
Can you tell junk pile wagon
when you see - from AFFAIR."
Are you seriously thinking
II you can but make the raise
OF investing in an auto2
Have you really got the craze7
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Had Other Duties.

'Ewhere is that waiter?' asked the
impatient man.
what waiter?" asked the guest who
wasn't In a hurry.
'sThe one who was here three hours
ago and took my order"
"Oh, that one! presume he iB out
In the back yard running a race With
a snail. Watch the sporting papers In
the morning and you viii read all
about It" -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Complete the Long View LOop-Do 1t
Now

Now
The Long View loop of the Tri-City
Railway company should be completed
without further procrastination or sub
terfuge. In view of the long suffering
Of residents in the territory 10 be i'm
mediately benefited in view of the in
convenience TO the whole south portion
OF the city by reason of the much
vcxed delay; in view of the exigencies
end demands Of the situation: in view
Of the obligations Of the Tri-City Rail-
way company to the city and to the
PEOPLE. as stipulated by the original
ordinance under which it is operating
tots branch OF the system, and empha-
sized by its most recent ordinance: in
View of every consideration of public
welfare, there was no justification for
a negative vote on the part Of airy
Rock Island commissioner on the prop
o5'fion for immediate proceed IRE.
II the late ordinance contains any
Joker" which IS highly improbable,
the city will find it too late now to
parley further. the inevitable conse-
qpence Of which would be 10 suffer the
public to indefinite delay.
The thing TO do is to complete the
line within the specified time required
by the C:dIaUce
The rcoI e have waited long c:.cu1h.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Now # looks as though Madero were
not going to be allowed to enjoy his
triumph in peace. Those busy Mexi-
cans are now rigging up a lever to pry
him of the throne. II those greasers
would spend half the time and energy
hoeing corn that they do in promoting
revolutions the country would soon
blossom as the rose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Extremely Nsr~ovN

Extremely Nerao1A.
"She is u very nervous person.
"Indeed?" -
Eyes; she can't bear to see any mo-
ton"
How queerI'
Isn't It? It nearly drives her mad
to see time fly"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Yearned For Excitement.
Tired of everything. Ell ?"


solutely ennuied"
Tired Of everything, eh?'
Positively. The last time I saw
her she was family wondering In a
bewildered way whether she'd better
take up aviation or get a divorce" -
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Some Run.

"who was Washington? Did he ever
run an aeroplane?"
NO"
Did he ever run a motorboat or an
automobileP'
mo, but he ran the British"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

In buying a cough medicine. don't be
afraid to get Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy. There Is no danger from u.
and relief IS sure to follow Espec-
tally recommended for coughs, colds
and whooping cough. Sold By all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

'But you have killed your hero in
the first chapter"
Sure! | want to have it over with
so the reader can have some peace OF
mind"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Nice Fat Boy.
Il wonder what
a nice, bright girl
sees in him"
He b as his
good points"
wv n at are
they 2"
He WO uld
IN ke excellent
stumng for a sofa
pillow"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Well, they have established a prac-
tical air line between st. Louis and
Chicago at any rate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
ENidence.

''Is Mr.. Black a sensible manr'
Eyes"
"You are sure of it?"
Certain. He always agrees with
me- 1 never have any trouble with
him at ALL"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
One For Both.

"why don't you need a vacationr'
"AIy wife is taking one"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and weekly at 1924
Second avenue. Rock Island. Ill LEn-
tered at the postoface as second-class
naatter.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

She gave a most decided mo.
And then sho murmured Yes"
For that small girl could change her mind
AS she might change her dress.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
HuTnOr and
Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
~ DUNCAN ~. .Srssrs

SOME persons seem to grow young
all the time. but they can't keep
their birthdays from paying them an.
nual visits.
The girl who cans the fruit for her
mother sometimes finds it hard 20 can
the young men.
Domestic difficulties should not be
brought out for foreign consumption.
The man who has to advertise his
own goodness will bear watching.
ed in what people will say OF US after
we are dead
The farmer is the only one who car
consistently water the stock
A broken word is a hard thing to
mend.
Time may be money, but still most
OF US know a lot OF old paupers.
Some people wouldn't i've tust to
be contrary If they only knew how 10
manage it comfortably.
Every woman delights In q well
trained husband, but none possesses
one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Only Safety.

Only Safety.
Fellow tried TO sell me a gold brick
today, but : foiled him"
wouldn't bite, ehP
81 didn't have the money"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

But then we aren't so much concern.
ed in what people will say OF US after
we are dead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

The girl who cans the fruit for her
mother sometimes finds it hard 10 can
the young men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

The farmer is the only one who can
consistently water the stock.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

BLYTHE ]. W. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
Improve the streets. Do it now.

Complete the Long View loop Do it
now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

The man who has to advertise his
own goodness will bear watching.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Domestic difficulties should not be
brought out for foreign consumption.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Time may be money, but still most
OF US know a lot OF old paupers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

A broken word is a hard thing to
mend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15
pies Planning Suicide.

Peoria, Aug. 15.-The hand of Prov
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

Some people wouldn't i've tust to
be contrary If they only knew how &c
manage 1t comfortably.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

TERMS--Daf1y. 10 cents per week
Weekly, 81 per year IN advance.
All comm unicatfons OF argurnentatfve
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
ton No such articles will be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments: Central
Union, West 145 and 1145; Union Elec-
trio, 5145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-08-15

trained husband, but none possesses
one.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-08-30
WHY HEsITATE?
An Offer That Involves No Risk
for Those Who Accept It,

We are SO positive our remedy will
completely relieve constipation, no
matter how chronic II may be, that we
offer to furnish 1t free Of all cost II II
fails.
+ Constipation is caused by weakness
of the nerves and muscles of the large
intcrstines or descending colon. To
expect cure you must therefore tone
up and strengthen those organs and
restore them to helthier activity.
We want you to try Rexall Order
lies on our guarantee. They are like
candy, and are particularly ideal for
children. They act directly on the
nerves and muscles of the bowles.
They have a neutral action on the
other organs or glands. They do not
purge or cause any Inconvenience
whatever. They will positively over
come chronic or habitual constipation
and the myriads Of associate or depen-
dent chronic ailments. Try Rexall
Orderlies at our risk. Two sizes, CSC.
and soc. Sold only at our store
The Rexall Store. Benson. Smith &
Co. Ltd.