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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
ONerstudY.

Books are pleasant. but IL by being
oyerstudiOus we impair our health and
spoil our good humor. two Of the best
traits we have. let US give IL over. |.
fO' my part. am one Of those who
think that no fruit derived from them
can recompense So great d Joss
Montaigne.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Chicago and New York markets fur
nished by Z. W. Wagner & Co, mem
beers Chicago Board of Trade. grain.
provisions. stocks and cotton: private
wires 10 all financial centers- Core
spondents on the New York stock and
Cotton Exchanges. Tri-city oft-e in
suite 3Os Best building Phone Rock
Island 330.
PJ MCCORMICK, Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

issued the following order to obviate
such tricks: The soldier bonhomme
(even number will wear his hair as
long us the regulations, construed with
the utmost leniency. will allow and
will shave his beard and mustache.
The soldier bonhomme (odd number)
will allow his beard and mustache to
grow full and will have his hair regu-
larly cut as closely as possible by the
regimental barber."-London Mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
A WAY 70 DISTINGUISH Twins.

Twin brothers who have been called
up for service in Paris regiment are
so alike that it is impossible to distin-
guish between them. The other day
one was confined TO barracks. and by
changing Isis cap. with its regimental
number. for that Of his brother he was
able To pass the guard whenever he
wished to 80 out The colonel has now
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

which Is appearing of III north Pa
cific coast have been attended by snow
or rain on the Pacific slope and the
Rocky mountain plateau Owing 10 the
low pressure To the westward. gener-
ally cloudy weather Is indicated for
this vicinity tonight and Saturday No
important change in temperature is
expected
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

New York-St Johns chapel in
Varick street. built in 1907, and one
Of the landmarks OF New York. is in
the market. Trinity corporation.
which owns the chapel. prefers TO sell
il TO an organization that viii con-
tinue its use a. a church. but the site
is very valuable because of its adapt
ability for commercial purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
TODAY'S MARKET QUOTATIONS
Local and FOREIGN
Estimated tomorrow = Hogs i
Close Of Market.

Estimated tomorrow - Hogs 5000.
cattle zoo. sheep 1000.
Close OF Market
Weak TO sc lower than early. &c TO
IOc higher than Wednesdays average
Mixed $500 good. $500 1872;
rough, S7.75a $50; light. s7.6od7-sO.
Cattle steady
Sheep steady.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

suit of the strain of the protracted
prosecution of the packers by the
government on the trust charges, of
which they were acquitted. He had
won admiration as an organizer,
with a drive in his method that was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
Hog Receipts.
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.

Dec. 24.-FoIlowing are the whole
sale quotations on the local market
tnr.r-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Wild to the one who guessed how
long a huge candle would burn was
won by Harry Jenkins. The candle
burned As hours and 10 minutes. Mr..
Wild guessed within half a minute OF
the correct time.
Lester Foley was a Sherrard visitor
Monday.
Joseph Johnson well known Math-
erville resident died of heart failure
while sitting at the dinner table at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Mo
line Monday. The news of his death
came as shock to the entire com.
munity. Mr.. Johnson was feeling as
well as usual Monday and was down
town about an hour before the end
came. He is survived by six daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Frank Moline of this place,
Mrs. James McWilliams, Coal Valley;
Mrs. Fred Tarpy, Mt. Cloud Cal;
Mrs. Ben Morrean of Peoria, Mrs. Ger
aid Means and Miss Bessie OF Rock Is
land. Funeral services were held
from the Methodist church Wednes-
day.
Lester Jones who has been here the
past week demonstrating mining ma
chine at the Coal Valley mine, left on
Monday for Danville.
Mrs. William Esp was a Rock Island
shopper FRIDAY.
The pupils of the public school are
having two weeks vacation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

All the Jews all the time The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

New York-Surrogate Fowler has
signed orders permitting the admins.
traitors OF the estates OF nine of the
40 persons killed in the Triangle
Waist company fire to settle their
claims against Joseph j. Asch, owner
OF the building. The claimants receive
$40 in each case from a casualty com
pany which seeks TO avoid the neces-
sity of holding reserve against these
claims 10 comply with the insurance
laws.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26
Nine O'CLOCK Market

Hogs Toe higher. Mixed go n 500.
good 7.S5G .g5. rough 7.G"N so light
7.G5N 49,. pigs 5.sOG 40. bulk 7.5JH
$50.
Cattle steady Beeves' C75H g 80.
cows 325GSI0. Stockers 5Gud 40.
Texans 6 4OG so. calves S.50G 100.
Sheep strong. 3-25 n 80. lambs 5.>5
N 500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

Primary Movement.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
Ouknind Of Market

Hogs 1900. steady. I.ft over $500.
Mixed 755T 5.s2. heavy 7.sHli go.
rough 7-5Oa 40. light 5-55GT.s2.
Cattle 900. slow.
&c.. . nm -f.nLr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-26

J NJ sHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11
A Decisive Battle.

r would be idle 10 deny that Philip
was startled by the sight. No
Drawer or more es.fute boy
hreathed; but the silence. the mystery
the gloomy aloofness Of Johnson's News
lent a sinister aspect TO an apparition
formidable enough under any circum-
stances, but absolutely threatening and
fun OF danger to one situated as he al
that moment.
He never remembered seeing the man
before. Not that this repelleut physiog-
nomy was Of q type soon to be forgot
ten. A bullet head with prominent,
hloodshOt eyes, strong. cruel mouth /:
a huge nose badly broken-a certain
strength Of character in features de
based by drink and criminality-these
were the tokens writ legiby on the coun-
tenance glaring intently at the boy from
without.
The two gazed at each other for an
appreciahle time. The mans face wan
dered from Philips face TO his costume
ard then rested ON the open portman-
teau az the boys feet, There was in
his expression an air Of establishment
"a certain gloating bewiderment-as
Of one who had stumbled unswares upon
some object Of such potential value thai
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11
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the finder could hardly believe IL to be
true. He was thinking. wondering, de
batting with himself The google eyes
seemed to see more than the brain was
inclined 10 credit.
Philip despite his alarm, felt that
, the right course was to resent this i'm
pertinent prying into his affairs
Hello, your he shouted. What do
you want?''
The man grinned. He seemed about
to answer when he suddenly turned his
head and looked down the yard toward
the entry.
Instantly he swung round and van
ished noiselessly. with the silent alert
ness of a cat. for the boy heard no
sound. he simply disappeared in the
darkness. and Philip, who knew every
inch of the ground, realized that his
most unpleasant isaged spy had not
only Owed into the further obscurity
OF the mews-which formed q Guide
sac-but also was either in his stock
ing feet or wore something over his
boots to deaden any possible clatter on
the paving stones.
The Policeman.
Here was a nice thing-his habitat
discovered by some tramp or criminal
Skulking IN the untenanted building
marked out for the house breakers with
in a few days. II was too bad. He
WAS sorely annoyed that he had not
thought sooner OF the potentialities of
the window when the interior of the
rudy fire. How long had the man
stood there watching him? He had Ger
tainly seen some portion Of the contents
of the last portmanteau. Had he also
Witnessed the removal of the others to
the pantry?
Philips experience as newspaper
vender told him that all London was
now familiar with his own personal ap-
pearance. as well as with the semblance
and value OF his meteoric diamonds.
The white stones. the clumps OF iron
ore, had been described infinitely by
clever journalists. who supplemented
Isaacstein's clear statement by facts
cleaned from encyclopedias and inter
views with biologists.
Most probably this man had read
long articles about him, for the story
was such as TO bring watery curses to
the lips OF every penniless. vagrant in
the kingdom. Indeed, the careful scru-
tiny bestowed in his face and clothes
bore out this suspicion. Had he not
changed his garments the stranger
would have known his identity beyond
all question, As il was, the man was
puzzled and disturbed at the very mo-
ment he was about to say something
What had happened TO cause him TO run
away? What had he seen or heard
Above all, how much did he know OF
Philip and his affairs9
Wen, the door was locked, and it
would be folly to go out again that
night The house was absolutely unap-
proachab.e save by the front Philip
resolved to remain awake until day
break. O'Brien's spade stood against
the fireplace, II was q formidable
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11
* TAey Are Perfect in the Language'i
Little Bobbie' 5
Pa
By WILLIAM F. KIRK

THERE is a yung gentleman cr,,
ming to the house tonfta -,
Pa. His natm is Jones &, Ia
the son of old Walt Jones that ne.
to rough it with me in the g,...
Northwest. Walt was a princa ~ ,
fellow, sed Pa. & I suppose his -
will be a good deal like him. bio a
powerful & Peerless.
That dosent always follow. ssd ".
l know lots Of sons that aren't M,
thare fathers. Look at uttel Poh5i'
Nobody ever herd him braz aboT.
hisself. ~O'a5
Last evening yung Mister ro,.
called, sure enuff He wasent q N.
like Pa sed his father looked ~"
Klaus he was slim & soft LOOKING ~.
a littel Lord Fauntieroy grows8 ~
l cud see that Pa dident warm ~ -
much wen he looked at yunT NJ
Jones. His naim was Oswald. ~''
After a while Ma asked 0,u,,.
Jones what he was going to tain nm
for a professhun.
/ have deesided to embark n, ~.
sea of journalism, he sed to Pa d
Ma.
Wei, sed Pa, that is sum sea ior,
nallsm. / know a few tuff old saio-,
in that gain, Pa sed, & they have n
be rite on the Job to keep from sink.
ing. / guess thare is moar yung mo,
embarks on that sea & fewer ~,
ever gifts back to dry land than ii
the lawyers & doctors rolled togAth.
er. l wish you success, yung man
sed Pa, & hoap you will beekum
star in the game.
l am not entering the field as A
novice, sed Oswald. You must moi
think you are talking to a child 4
have had sum experience on my col.
lege paper
Rely? sed. Pa. Wei, I suppoas \
all helps, but ritin' for a COLLEGE
paper edited by boys and trying b
maik good with city editor that haI
had thirty years of ruff expeerienos
are two different things. l know a
cuppel of city editors, sed Pa. & you
can believe me wen assure YOU.
that they keep all thare kind words
& pleasant looks for thare friends {
families. If one of them ever pat.
ted "a reporter on the back the re,
porter wud drop ded.s Pa toad o.
valid.
I shall not have many deelings
with city editors, sed Oswald I am
a humorist. I rote the jokes for the
college paper. Here is one:
Deepthinker: My he'd aches.
His wife: What maiks yure he'd
ache?
Deep Thinker: I think so,
His wife: Doant you know?
Deep thinker: OF course l know,
think so.
You see, sed Oswald, ne ment BIZ,
he'd ached beekaus he thought 80
hard But when he sed 7 think 60
his wife thought he ment he wasn't
quite sure. That is the kind OF Jokes
l am going to rite for the newspapI
that I decide to go with. Now d
you think l am a mere beginnerf
think so, sed Pa.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11

weapon, and he would not hesitate TO
use it If forcible entry was attempted.
He must sit quietly in the dark listen
ing for each sound. and threatening
boldly when he heard any one endeavor-
ing to open door or window.
He sighed, for he was very tired, but
the vigil was imperative.
He dropped the drugget and scissors
and bent again over the portmanteau.
The packing operations might as well be
finished now, and, indeed, when the light
was extinguished, it would be better to
keep away from the window, through
which a sudden thrust with an imple-
ment might do him an injury.
He took his discarded clothes and
arranged them on top of the last par
cells of ore and diamonds. Then he
reached out for a small bundle OF doc
uments resting on the chair behind
him, intending to place them in a lit
tie pocket in the flap which already
covered one-half Of the bag.
At that instant he again heard foot
steps. OF course. q very few seconds
had elapsed since he first caught sight
OF the living sepcter without. The ideas
recorded at such length whirled
through his active brain with lightning
speed, just as the knowledge now
came that the footsteps proceeded
from the entrance to the news and
firm regularity betokened the advent
Of some person who had no special rea-
son to conceal his movements.
The boy listened breathlessly. The
oncomer reached his door, passed It.,
stopped opposite the window, and then
another face peered over tho curtain.
This time it was a policeman.
For an instant their eyes met in mu-
tual establishment Then the police
man came so close that his helmet
rested against a pane of glass. He
grinned affably, and cried:
Here! I want to speak to you"
Intuitively grasping the essential fact
that his best policy was one of ready
acquiescence, Philip sprang toward the
door and unlocked it. He stood on the
step. The constable approached.
az hope I didn't starte you" he be-
gan, but I just looked in on the OF
chance
II am very glad indeed to see you"
interrupted the boy. Il am leaving
here tomorrow. Just now, while was
packing some OF my belongings, a very
nasty-loeking man came and peeped in
AT me in the same way as you did"
He backed into the house. The po-
liceman half followed him, his quick
glance noting the open portmanteau and
its array OF old clothes.
Just now" he questioned. do you
mean some time since?"
No. no. Not a half minute-a few
seconds ago"
But where can he be? He hasn't
left the news, or must have seen him.
crossed the road. and no one came
out in SO short a time"
well. he is somewhere in the place
he had a horrid appearance man with
broken nose. He made me jump, l can
assure you
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11

To Be Continued Monday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11
Aunt Minerva's Boat Ride

VUTHAT'S the matter with you.
M Thornton?" asked B a k r
" when the two young men met
at their club for lunch. You move
about like an octogenarian, crippled
with rheumatism"
I'm crippled, all right, but not
with rheumatism. l think my trouble
is advanced senilty, aggravated by
asininity."
THE diagnosis is certainly alarm
ing. l must say you take a round
about way Of calling yourself plain
fool. What's the matter, anyway
We'll, 1 went out to Hope Lake to
pass Sunday with Anita Pinter.'
'I know about Anita" smiled
Baker How are things coming in
that quarter"
Thornton, apparently oblivious to
this inquiry, continued: "Anita's Aunt
Minerva was there. She should have
been called Juno, for I never have
seen such a huge woman since l was
a small boy and went to the dime
museum. Anita told me Sunday af-
ternoon that Aunt Minerva desired to
go on the water with us.
But protested. the royal barge
that's my name for Anita's little
rowboat-fsn't big enough to hold
your aunt. She might sink it
Why, George Thornton, how hor-
rid of you to make fun of poor. dear
aunty!" exclaimed Anita She can't
help being a little stout
I'm not making fun Of her" pro-
tested. When you see her in the boat
you'll realize that I'm dealing with
stern facts
II though you'd like to take Aunt
Minerva for a row. said Anita She
has been looking forward to a boat
ride ever since she came, and prom
ised her that you were a fine oars
man and would be delighted to take
her out. But I'll tell her as gently as
can that you have refused.
TT took me several minutes to con-
vince Anita that l had not refused
and to make her believe that l was
actually eager to row her plump rela-
tive around the lake. Anita is awful
ly sensitive"
Well. did you take the old lady
rowing?'
Did I? I should say I did! She
sat in the stern, and that end of the
boat sank SO low that It was almost
submerged. If 1t had been rough we
surely would have gone to the bottom.
But that wouldn't have been a Sc
rious accident, for Aunt Minerva was
frightfully timid, and would not per
mis- me to row more than a rod or
two from shore. She wished to make
a tour OF the entire lake, and every
time I attempted to shorten our
course by steering toward deeper
water she screamed and Anita looked
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11

at me so reproachfully that all 1 could
do was to stick to the shadows.
81 tell you, Baker, 1t was the
toughest work l ever did in my life.
The perspiration rolled off me in
streams, and 1 believed that my back
and arms would break MY knees,
too, ached horribly from the force
with which I had to push the foot
brace at every stroke. We weren't
more than a quarter Of the way
around the lake before l decided that
Aunt Minerva must weigh at least
400 pounds in a gym suit. It was
only the thought of how she would
look in a gym suit that kept my
spirits up to point where / could
smile and otherwise appear happy.
When, after my two hours and
forty minutes of hard labor we finally
drew up to the Ptnters' lit9e dock,
anchor, as they always anchor the
royal barge to keep It from humping
against the pier
Where Is it?" I asked.
fright up there in the bow" she
answered.
but it's not I declared.
Anita took a look, and then she
exclaimed, why, George Thornton,
you have dragged that great heavy
anchor all around this lake She
burst into a peal of laughter. No
wonder you are hot Well, was hot,
all right"
Are you going out to Hope Lake
next Sunday"
mot If Aunt Minerva is still there"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11
Cheap Travelling

It costs an Englishnan more in the
matter Of fares when taking a Journey
in England than anywhere on the Con-
tinent
For instance, the railway fares in
England are nearly twice as much as
those obtaining in Belgium. for the lat
ter is accounted the cheapest country
in Europe in which to travel. both
speed and accommodation considered
The charges in Russia are d trire
lower than those in Belgium But be-
cause the trains there GO al such
slow rate, and the third-class carriages
are scarcely habitabie the fares i'm the
Cars domains maN be said to be more
expensive
Cheaper again than England is Ger.
many where luxurious accommodation
can be ohI~sued at low rates. Bur even
less eNpeAsve IS travelling in France.
AFTER whiGH comes ItaIy.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11
Copyright. 1904. by Edward ]. Globe.
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT.

When the fourth bag was disposed
Of In tho dark recess OF the scullery,
he paused for an instant to listen.
There was not a sound. Through the
window he could dimly discern the roof
OF the deserted stables opposite:
He bent again to the task OF packing
the fifth portmanteau. and was placing
in II the last parcel Of ore and diamonds
when some of the heavy contents fell
through one end where the drugget
wrapping had been hastily folded.
Shaking the package on the floor as
grocer beats down the contents of a
sugar bag, he picked up the fallen spec
linens and put them in one by one.
\ large lump OF ore had fallen apart
when It dropped Inside there was a
huge kernel. a rough diamond quite as
large as a hens egg.
Philip smiled as he recalled his boast
10 lsaacstein. He examined the stone
critically. and realized that If It were
fiawless II must be one OF the marvels
Of creation. Without experiencing any
positive motive he slipped this unique
specimen into his pocket. and went on
with the reconstruction OF the damaged
parcel
At last he finished The portmanteau
was lying open on the floor. when the
thought occurred to him that he might
have avoided the furry and trouble Of
carrying these heavy articles into the
scullery II he had nailed couple Of
yards OF his drugget across the window.
II was not too late even now TO rec
tify this defect. He glanced at the win
dow to ascertain how much material he
should cut off, and saw a face-an
evil, brutal, suspicious face-peering at
him over the top Of the curtain,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11

y order TO save expense TO my
dear dad | have stayed in town
very closely this summer on the
whole, have had pleasant time. for
always find that the men who are
obliged to stick to their desks during
the hot weather are grateful to the
girl who is ready to share with them
the city diversions during evenings
and Saturday afternoons.
My unselfishness In not going away
for a long stay is usually rewarded
by "A generous number of invitations
from my man friends. But last week
as ! happened to have an engagement
ahead, ! thought / really needed a lit
tie change, so l decided to pass a few
days in the country with Ruth
Ritchey. who is visiting her aunt
Mrs Deane.
was surprised that Ruth did not
meet me at the station, but ] took
the hotel bus and drove over TO the
lake Ruth, assisted by her young
cousin, Harold was marking the ten
mis- court when l arrived. She re-
ceived me in evident establishment.
Didn't you get my dispatchH" I
asked.
mo: did you telegraph"
Yes; / wrote a message last night
anu ltll IL on the ltltHHOilC Abt NuuN~
in Fannie to phone to the Office. I'm
afraid she neglected to do so, but II
doesn't make any difference, now that
I'm safely here, does it?'
Ruth was beginning some kind OF
reply when Mrs Deane appeared and
shook my hand.
ANY friend OF Ruth's is welcome
here" she said, gractously.
Not Overjoyed.
Even after this pleasant greeting
Ruth did not appear overjoyed 10 see
me. I wonder that she retains her
friends. for she certainly shows ex-
tremely little pleasure in their So
ciety.
Cant I help you with rhe mark
ing?" | asked. IF you can outfit me n
working garb. I'll be delighted to as
sist after I've had a little rest from
my journey, which was rather dusty
and fatiguing. How I long for dip
in the lake!"
You'd better Just have your rest
and dip while Harold and / finish the
court" said Ruth. we really don't
need help. and wed rather get
through at once-wouldn't We
Harold2"
Yes, indeed" answered Harold
Were expecting a swell young man
on the afternoon train TO see Ruth.
end we want to have everything
fixed up for him"
Now. Harold" reproved HIS moth
er laughiugly. as she started into the
house 70 answer the phone, you
mustn't tease Ruth about Mr.. Haw-
ley"
"Oh IS that splendid Reginald Haw-
ley Coming2" I asked.
Yes" said Ruth. I couldn't help
thinking that her tone was Catty.
what coincidence that you should
have happened in on US at the same
time! Reg wrote me that he met
George Requier at the club and told
him Of his intended visit"
Why. I believe George did sa
something about st to me, but il al
most slipped my mind" I answered
pleasantly.
Really nurmured Ruth.
Mr.. Hawley appeared - be pleased
10 find me there Wen he arrived.
Almost as soon a. h. had donned his
outing hannS4s re mad q set of sin
giles together. Ruth Eas dressed for
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-11
He'd Take Two

A commercial traveller had taken a
large order in the North for con-
signment of hardware and endeay'
ored to press upon the cannv Scottish
manager who had given the order !
box of Havana cigars.
NAV" he replied. Don't try 70
bribe a man. I couldna TAX them
and I am a member of the kirk"
''But will you accept them as .
PRESENT."
II couldna," said the Scot.
We'll, then" said the traveller,
suppose I sell you the cigars for q
merely nominal sum-say sixpenoe%
''Weel in that case" replied me
Scot, since you press me and no
liking to refuse an offer weel meant
l think I'll TAX twa boxes"