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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-05

Runs-Davenport: O'Brien, Marshall
Barnes. Peoria: Johnson, Fountain,
Berkel, Yelle. Two base hit-Brom-
witch. Three base hits-Romine. Mar
shall, Johnson. Bases on balls-On
Romine, 6: off Barnes. ,. Double play
-Berkel to Beatty. Time-2:35. UNI
pires-Wright and Knapp.
McNeeIey's Homer Beats Moline.
Springfield, Ill, Sept. 5.-Catcher
McNeeley of Springfield connected for
a home run in the sixth inning yes
terday with the bases filed. and the
locals won the third straight game
from Moline, 5 to .. The game was
played in the remarkably fast time OF
one hour and five minutes. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-05
cheneY ~ Costly.

Cincinnati. Sept. LARRY Cheney
beat himself yesterday with a wild
throw With the game fairly safe in
-ls seventh. he wobbled a bit and in
the crisis heaved the ball high over
Zimmerman's head, helping the lOwly
reds TO three runs and the final OF the
-ries BY 70 ?. The defeat showed
the cubs 20 FIVE games behind the
recemakers. the Giants. The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-05
Cummings Puzzles Decatur.

Quincy, Ill, Sept. 5.-Cummings had
Decatur at his mercy throughout the
conflict yesterday and Quincy won by
a score of 5 to l. Five hits were made
of the leading Quincy pitcher, and
but one was clean. He also struck out
u visitors. Quincy closes the season
at home today with Decatur. The
score:
Decatur .1OOOOOOOO-1 .
Quincy ...1OOOO4O 1905 4
Batteries-Meyer Holland and Cry
er; Cummings and Gray.
Dubuque Blanks eIoomers.
Dubuque. Iowa, Sept. 5.-Dubuque
won a featureless game yesterday
from bloomington, 5 TO 0. The score:
bloomington ....OOOOOOOOO-O 3
Dubuque ........OO1OO2OO'-S 4 3
Batteries-Richmond and Anderson;
I.amline and Sullivan
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-05

Struck out-By Kaiserling. Hendrix;
b Hendrix, KaufT .. Rariden, Kaiser
Ing 2. Esmond .. Bases on balls-On
KaiserIinC. 9. of Hendrix, l. Double
pIzys-Kaiserling TO Esmond to Carr;
Tinker 10 Farrell 70 Beck; McKechn.e
70 VanderErift 70 Carr. Wild pitch
Hendrix. Left on bases-Chicago. Z:
--dianapolis. 6. Time-2:O1. Umpires
-Ardersnr md Cos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-05

All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-05

Two out when winning run scored
Indianapolis 1000 OO1OO O-1
Chicago o.. 80 0 o 0 0 0 0 -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-05

.Batted for Zeider in ninth. '-Ran
fo- Walsh in ninth.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
Too Much for Him.

Paul Ker, one of the principals In
"The Midnight Girl" was invited by
an acquaintance who has the reputa-
ton of being "tightwad" to a cafe
in Longacre Square after the matinee,
relates the New York Telegraph. 1t
was not long before a party Of con-
genial spirits we're gathered about the
festive board, and things went merrily
until the hour drew near for Ker's
return to the theater for the evening
performance.
Thus far the aforementioned ac-
quaintance had managed to escape pay
ing any of the checks and Ker deter
mined that before the party broke up
Mr.. Tightwad should be forced to pay
for at least on round Accordingly the
waiter was instructed to hand him the
next check. This was done and, find
ing no evasion, he reluctantly paid
and Immediately left the cafe. AS
the door was opened motor car tire
blew out with loud explosion.
Good Lord" exclaimed Ker, hes
shot himself!"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
over AIIeghenIes by Canal.

| have sailed through the Suez
canal, which was just as thrilling as
going to Camden by ferry. But a
Methuselah from Lancaster county
was in Philadelphia the other day and
told of a canal trip that was worth
while.
suppose David Graeff, ninty-four
years old, is one of the few persons
alive who made the journey from
Philadelphia to Pittsburgh in canal
boat. Lifting a passenger up and
down the slopes of the Allegheny
mountains in the cushioned locks Of
"a canal seems now a hundred times
more wonderful than swinging around
Horseshoe curve in railway train.
A Bret Harte might have found as
picturesque characters for novel ma
king among the inland boatmen OF
Pennsylvania as he discovered on the
western slopes Of the Sierras.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03

shore. II was from that direction al.
VOLTA would come. n at all.
After leaving Ninez. her lover re-
turned 20 the BLUFFS. II was his
night for patrol duty For a long
time he sat by the side of the can
non, his mind going ever the blissful
hour he had spent that evening with
his fair inamorata
His cloak wrapped about him 20
guard himself from the usual mid
night chill sweeping down the valleys
Luis suddenly aroused, as CHANGING TO
glance across the broad stream ne
saw a faint blue glimmer of blue
light.
II changed TO red, 10 amber, back
10 blue, and then three miles nearer
10 the point, directly opposite the
town, there were responding signals
Familiar with the tactics of the out
laws Luis in an instant understood
that peril lowered,
Without disturbing or alarming any
other member Of the family, he
hluunNu DdnAutAs n Slim
crossed the face OF the smith as he
listened. His clear eye glowed with
the coherent resolve of resolute and
intelligent man as he gave his direc-
tlons. Luis was to carry these out.
Mount your swift horse" directed
Pietro, arouse the gunsmith and send
him to me at once. Then make for
the ford and reach Modiva. Tell the
mayor there to rouse up the old guard
and hurry to surround Rivolla and his
crew"
"But II they cross the river before
them" submitted Luis quite anxiously'
"They will not cross the river" de-
clared Pietro with grim, determined
flash of his lion eyes.
At daylight over one hundred grim
visaged, determined men were gath
cred on the bluff where the historic
field piece stood. The mists slowly
lifting showed the camp Of the out
laws on the opposite bank of the
river They had employed the night
in securing the shore up and down
stream for every stray raft yawl ana
rowboat they could find. A formida-
BILE fotilla, all centered in a group In
a little cove, showed.
Beside the cannon stood old San
chez, in his hand an unlighted fusee'
His old companion gunner was sight
ing the field piece.
Aim low" directed Pietro, and the
fusee was lighted.
Grand old thunderer!" commented
the patriarch of the village, as boom
and fash and destruction haunted the
face of the waters.
There was confusion on the oppo-
site shore, as almost to the last yes
tige the fotilla was destroyed, And
then new excitement as Luis with the
Modiva contingent cut off the inland
retreat of the bafiied bandits.
Routed, prisoners or destroyed, their
evil career was summarily and per-
manently checked and the power OF
Rivolla broken forever,
And in the white moonlight, how
ering near the brave old field piece
that had saved Piasta, Luis and Ninez
renewed their plighted troth.
Copyright. 1914, by w. G. Chapman0
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03

! tion, but their families as well, had
become the objects of vengeance by
the British, and also that the reduced
number of the American army made 1t
impossible to hope for protection from
that quarter Thirty miles from his
home. in Monmouth county, he left
his family in safety. Refusing to i'm
peril them, however, with his pres
ence, he vent to reside with a Mr..
Covenhoven, a friend and patriot But
fate was against him as, through the
treachery Of some one, a party of Brit
ish refugees was informed of his TEN
porary residence. a
Surrounding the house at night,
both Stockton and Coyenhoven were
surprised and captured by this party.
Dragged from their beds, stripped and
plundered of their possessions, they
were started to New York. Stockton,
however, was first taken to Amboy
and there thrown into the common
goal" There destitute and exposed,
he was allowed to suffer from the ex-
treme cold and want of sufficient pro-
lection. Later, when taken to New
York he was again placed in common
Jail and subjected to similar treatment.
So great we're his sufferings that he
contracted the disease which resulted
In his death not long afterward.
Not only the comforts, but the bare
necessities of life were refused Stock
ton during his Imprisonment in New
York. At one time he was left with
absolutely no food for more than "a
hours, and then given some which was
so coarse in quality, not to mention
scanty in amount, that he would have
| been better off without it,
Fortunately, however, word of his
treatment reached congress. A mes
sage was Immediately sent General
Howe, stating that he would either
have to treat Stockton more humanely
or expect retaliation.
Such i'll treatment as Stockton en-
dured in prison did not make up the
whole of his sufferings at the hands
of the British. While he was thus
! COuuu6u MS pIOpOAlJ heho PANhOSA SN'
his personal papers burned, and his
fine library destroyed, as we're also his
horses and cattle.
When peace finally prevailed, Stock
ton returned home to find all in ruins,
his property destroyed, his finances
wiped out. So great was his poverty
that he was forced to call upon friends
to secure the necessaries Of life for
himself and family. This state of af-
fairs so depressed him him that his
already delicate condition was further
aggravated, and in February, 1871, he
died when but fifty-one years of age.
Thomas Hayward, Jr., was another
OF the martyrs. In 1778 he accepted a
seat on the bench Of the criminal and
civil courts of South Carolina under
the new government. This office was
not without its attendant danger. The
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
MoNARCH'S ACT SURPRISES
Old Lady Thought 1t Undignified That
British Monarch Should Blow
His Own Nose.

When King George of Great Britain
came to the throne there were wild
rumors that he took SO little interest
in horse-racing that the turf would
suffer. This year, however, his maj
esty has attended a number of the big
race meetings.
One recalls the story told of an ear.
lier royal visit to Doncaster. An old
Yorkshire woman had gone on the
course for the sole purpose of seeing
royalty, and she called out excitedly:
Which is the king? Which is the
king?"
There he is" said some one near.
That's him with the handkerchief in
his hand"
"Ah!" gasped the old lady, touch
of reverent awe in her tone.
Just then his majesty, who had a
cold in the head, performed a COM
monplace little operation.
Goodness mel" the old lady ex-
c1afMed aghast "He-he blows his
own nose!"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
HE NEEDED MORE RELIGION
Young Man Gets Converted and Sur
renders Himself to the Law-Es-
capes at Prison Door.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Overcome by the
exhortations of the speakers, a young
man arose in the Upper Room Mission
In Mercantile place, and announcing
he had recently escaped from the sher-
If of San Francisco, where he was
wanted on larceny charge, asked for
aid in leading better life.
He exhibited a pair of field hand.
cuffs to prove his story, and declared
that he wanted to give himself up and
serve his sentence Deputy Constable
s. A. Golden was summoned and
started for the county jail with the
Convert"
The sight of the grim walls Of the
Jail, however, proved too much for
him and he made his getaway from
the unsuspecting officer, who was left
without even his ex-prisoner's name
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
pax of the Gentleman Farmer.

Ddy OF AuS OS''AiSi'oH o. '''~''
As a result partly of the widening
influence of our agricultural colleges
and partly of numerous cooperating
agencies, a new set of ideals is being
created with regard to country life.
The nation as a whole, in fact, is
making a re-estimation of rural life.
With the coming of dear lands, city
people have awakened to a new in
terest in country affairs and new
respect for country inhabitants.
There is before us in the United
States the opportunity to develop per
haps the finest type Of rural civiliZa-
ton that the world has ever known.
The ownership of land in past ages
has always been most honorable, but
the working Of it has been regarded
generally as degrading. The actual
farmers, equipped with their poor,
pitiable instruments, and condemned
to unceasing and disheartening toll
have been slaves, serfs, heather,
pagans, Doors, peasants. But today the
use of machinery and new facilities
for communication make it possible
for the same individual to be a tiller
of the soil and a gentleman.-William
]. Trimble, in June Atlantic.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
POLICE PUT HENS TO WORK
Stolen Fowl Are Encouraged to
Lay, But Who viii Own
the Eggs2

Tacoma.-Mike Peterson and e. Mel
son, the latter an ex-convict, were ar
rested on a charge of selling stolen
chickens. The fowl sold were is
fine hens, which poultry raiser iden-
tilted as his property.
The chickens are at the police sta
ton. Boxes have been fixed as nests
for the hens and filled with excelsior,
and there is much discussion over
who will be the owner of the eggs If
there are any eggs.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03

Luis Guarez, the handsomest gallant
at Piasta? His stalwart arm, his 10y
al heart would spring to action in re-
sponse to any patriotic call. AS to
Rivolla, some day the gibbet. Yet she
recalled the dark, perfdious face Of
the cruel outlaw with a shudder.
For the family of Pietro had known
Rivolla in the past. Two years be-
fore he had lived at Piasta for time.
He had appeared as a suitor for
Ninez. Sternly old Sanchez had or
dered him away from the threshold
learning of his cruel and cowardly
past. And Ninez had felt relieved
when the fierce visaged bandit had
departed from the village.
Then there had come a missive for
the little Mexican maid. 1t was from
the renegade Rivolla, now devastating
a peaceful district, driving off cattle,
burning peaceful homes, blotting out
the lives of worthy patriots in cold
murderous riot and hate.
Have a care!" the words Of the
message ran. Il have sworn to make
you mine, and Rivolla never fails in
his purpose"
1t was of this that Ninez and Luis
we're speaking one moonlit night
They had strolled along the bluff,
where the clear cool air was like
balm. The river flowed by, a spark
ling sheet of silvery sheen. The air
was heavy with perfume of flowers.
The pair had seated themselves on a
bench that ran beside the old field
piece.
Another month, milo Ninez,"
spoke the young man fervently, "and
you will be mine. Then adios! to all
your needless fears of this terrible
Rivolla."
You do not know his treacherous
nature" huttered Ninez, shrinking
closer to her manly escort as though
from sense OF protection. my ia
ther tells me he has broken loose
again with his wicked horde. They
have ravaged one province. They
have sent a demand to the governor
Of Mitali demanding large bribe
money, else they will visit his people
next. He has refused. When they
march thither, my father says a
slight detour from the trail would
bring them near to Pasta. 1t is like
Rivolla's evil nature to make raid
upon this peaceful town out of sheer
revenge"
"Rivolla is a braggart and a cow
ard!" declared Luis. 1T was in the
last campaign that he threatened our
little army so direfully, only to run
and hide when we advanced upon his
stronghold"
Ninez smiled and forgot her fears
as they strolled homewards. Luis
was SO brave, so proud of his clear
family name and of herself! He did
not tell Ninez as he bade her good
night, but he knew there was some
foundation for her words.
Others as well were in the secret,
but were not spreading it to alarm the
quiet town.
Thus, it was known to many of the
old guard that Rivolla was once again
on raid. If his band was of any
numerical strength he might invade
Modiva. Otherwise, he would scarce
ly venture. Each night for a week
some one of the old war company had
watched the river and its opposite
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03

USEFUL WAR RELIC
BY SELMA ELIZABETH HIGGINS.

When Pietro Sanchez returned from
putting down the insurrection In Mo-
diva, he brought 70 his home town OF
Piasta but one trophy Of the war
a large brass cannon.
Pietro was an honest sturdy black
smith. He had fought just as he set
tires on the wagon wheels or shod a
horse-his whole soul in the task. He
had been the leader of the company
which drove the marauding gang OF
Rivolla, the bandit, out of the dis
trlct. Who had a better right to
adopt the great field piece as a SOU
venlr of those troublesome battle
days?
The blacksmith shop was located on
the topmost bluff overlooking the
broad Rio Brazos, commanding the
valley for miles. Just at its edge
Pietro had set the cannon.
1T is a memento, a monument and
a trade sign" said Pietro. There 1t
shall remain as a record, reminder
and sign manual of the trade of the
anvil"
But, neighbor," spoke q fear-mind-
ed nervous old man, these are days
Of peace. Why remind of war;"
1T shall not be moved" persisted
Pietro stubboruly. who can say
what may Gomez"
There came new disturbances as
the year passed by, but these were
centered in a distant province. Pie
tro looked grim and thoughtful as he
heard Of new depredations of the Ri
VOLTA banditu. Airy, fairy Ninez, full
OF all the joyous hopefulness Of
youth, only smiled on. She was
light-hearted and happy. Had she not
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03

had been giving away the secrets Of
the executive sessions. He was ac-
cused on the floor of congress of so
doing by Samuel Chase of Maryland,
but denied the charges and challenged
proof The proof was given, and he
perforce fed back to Georgia, closely
pursued by Houston. Fortunately,
for the good of the country by the
time they reached Georgia the crown
governor had already been deposed
by the people, had escaped and taken
refuge in an armed British vessel in
Savannah harboR, But. had Y not,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
14.I.Ms<h

British lay in the vicinity OF Charles
ton, and It was in that city that the
sessions we're held. On one occasion
Hayward presided at the trial OF some
persons charged with treason. They
were convicted of having held CORE
spondence with the enemy and exc
cuted in full view of the British lines.
This act, especially, led to Hey.
wards great disfavor in the eyes OF
the British. At the same time he was
judge he held a military commission
and was In active service. Command.
ing a battalion Of artillery, Hayward
and Rutledge we're together during the
defense of Charleston. In one en-
counter Hayward received a gunshot
wound, the scar OF which he carried
the remainder Of his life
Although in that engagement victory
was with the Americans, Charleston
was destined to fall. Then Hayward,
like his two compatriots, was taken
prisoner and sent to st. Augustine,
where he remained a year. During his
Imprisonment his plantation was raid
ed and his slaves sent to Jamaica.
Some were afterward reclaimed.
Although not intentional on the part
of the British, the trip from st. Angus
tine to Philadelphia came near being
the means Of Heyward's death. While
on the boat he in some way lost his
balance and fell overheard Straight
way vigorous efforts were made for his
recovery, but the time consumed was
so great that it was only by clinging
to the ships rudder that he was saved
from drowning. Upon returning home
he was still further afflicted, this time
by the loss of his wife. So depressed
was he by all his misfortunes that 1t
was a considerable time before he re-
gained his normal condition and was
able to fully discharge his public du-
ties.
Although never captured, John
Hart of New Jersey was nevertheless
made to feel the hatred England bore
toward all the signers of the Declar
ration. Honest John Hart" as he
WAS CdllbuJ WdS duOLuGI OllC VI bl5
men who at the time they indorsed
the separation of the colonies from
England had nothing material to gain
and much to lose. His farm, in Hun
terdon county, was large, and his
home was considerated as a seat OF
hospitality" but so situated that, in
the event of hostilities, it would be
open to the ravages Of the enemy.
This Mr.. Hart realized when he took
his stand, and later even more fully
appreciated. When New Jersey was
invaded by the English he was one Of
the men particularly sought His
family, by a timely and distant re-
treat from their home, were saved
personal violence, but he was forced
to seek hiding. From one house to
another he went, not daring to stay
more than single night under the
same roof While thus trying to keep
beyond the clutches Of the British his
farm was destroyed, and his stock,
which was numerous and valuable,
became the enemy's spoil. The per
sonal safety of himself and family was
assured only by General Washington's
successful march upon Trenton, the
capture Of the Hessians posted there
and the enforced retreat Of the foe.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03

On the morning of June 8, 1885, the
Liberty bell, which for century had
been the city's greatest instrument
for showing joy or grief, was being
tolled for Chief Justice John Mar
shall
On that occasion it was badly
cracked. But broken as it was, the
bell was afterward rung on great oc-
casions, although the tones were but
sorry reminders Of the once power
full sound. So it happened that II
years agO-Washington's birthday,
1843-the old bell was once again
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
Those straw Hats.

Really, there is only one thing com
mendable about the latest things in
man millinery; mans ears may
stick out like the handles Of a jug
and earn him no 1eers, but rather the
envy of those whose headwear Is
likely to fall down over their shoul.
derz at any time -NeH York Praaa.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
CITY IS ATTRACTIVE
Brunswick Has Many Interesting
Things for Sightseer.
Many Medieval Churches Are Well
Worthy Of Vlslt-The RathauS,
Palace and Cathedral Have
Each Their Own Value.

Berlin.-The city of Brunswick has
many attractions for the sightseer.
The contents of the Vaterlandisches
Museum, apart from its many valuable
works of art, include weapons, uni
forms, flags, views Of Brunswick, auto
graphs. coins, and costumes. The many
medieval churches Of st. Catharine,
seen below, was probably begun In
the Romanesque style by Henry the
Lion. 1t was altered and enlarged In
the second half of the thirteenth cen.
tury and restored between 1887 and
1890. The choir dates from 1921. 9th.
er attractions include the Rathaus, the
palace, and the cathedral.
The Rathaus, portion of which
may be seen on the right Of the cen.
ter view. consists of two wings at
right angles to each other. g is a
very perfect specimen of Gothic archi.
lecture first mentioned in 1858, rebuilt
in 1896, and restored in 1S4l-52. Both
stories of both wings have open ar
cades with graceful tracery. The
beams supporting the Gothic roof OF
the great hall in the interior are rich
ly painted. St. Martins church, which
stands opposite the Rathaus, was orig
inally a Romanesque basilica Of the
end of the twelfth century and was
enlarged in the transition style in the
first half of the thirteenth century and
completed in 1921.
Brunswick is supposed to have been
founded in S61 by Bruno, Duke of Ost,
fallen, but Henry the Lion in the
twelfth century so greatly strength
ened and beautified the city that he
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03

aiIIIIIE S8 Is
when Liberty Bell Last Rang.

Seventy-one years ago, February 22,
the Liberty bell was rung for the last
time. This is contrary to the popular
belief
The usual theory put forth is that
the old bell was cracked in 1885 and
ceased to be rung after that time.
Part of this notion is correct and part
Is wrong.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1914-07-03
Woman operator Gets a Shock

Chicago Miss Margaret Pursell, an
operator employed by local telegraph
company nearly swooned when over
the wire on which she was working
came a message from Cleveland tell
ing of the suicide of her sweetheart,
Walter Matthews, a wireless operator.