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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
The Daily Story
The Four Post Bedstead-By Clarissa Mackie.
Copyrighted. 1914 by Associated Literary Bureau.
Copyrighted. 1914. by Associated Literary

Mrs. Henry Dowd stared coldly at
Philippa Fancher. who was sitting on
the other side of Lawyer Weems' ONCE.
Philippa looked expectantly at the lit
tie sandy haired lawyer. who was
reading the last Will and testament Of
the late Susan Fancher to the heirs.
".And lastly" droned Mr.. Weems.
reading, "T give and bequeath to my
nieces, Amanda Fancher Dowd and
Philippa Fancher, my mahogany four
post bedstead, to be divided as foL
lows" Here Mr.. Weems blew his
thin nose violently and coughed nerv-
ously before concluding the important
document:
"'To be divided as follows: The two
head posts, the headboard and one
side rail to my niece Amanda Fancher
Dowd; the two foot posts, one side rail
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
Her Congratulations.

An Evanston lady was telling the
other day about a rather lugubrious
aunt who seemed to see everything
through blue spectacles. her greatest
pleasure IN life was In attending fu-
neraIs. and in case OF friends illness
she would console the patient with
gloomy forebodings and with tales OF
others who had met untimely deaths
through similar Affections.
Her sister. who, though in good
health. was by no means young. was
celebrating her birthday. and it fell to
the melancholy one TO send congratu-
Iations.
my dearest sister," she wrote. ''ycu
have passed another milestone in life's
journey. DO you realize that you are
a year nearer the grave? ! wish you
many happy returns OF the day."-Chi-
cago Inter Ocean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE MOLE

ror ears are in evidence. 1t is a crea-
ture of strictly subterranean habits.
1t is believed commonly that the
mole works only at regular periods
each day, but direct observation taken
in late summer and fall fail to sub
stantiate the theory. The moles are
distasteful and seldom eaten by do
nestle cats and dogs which have
learned to catch them. Hawks and
owls take small toll from the mole
tribe, as an examination of the stom-
ach contents OF over 1000 of these
birds disclosed the remains of but IS
moles, five of which had been eaten
by the red-tailed hawk, four by the
red-shouldered hawk, and one each by
the broad-winged hawk, the barred
owl, the great gay owl, and the
screech owl.
From an examination of the stom-
ach contents of 200 moles taken in all
months of the year it was found that
earthworms and white grubs consti-
tute the bulk of the food. Beetles and
their larvae, spiders, centipedes, CO.
coons, and puparia also form a part
of the diet. Seed coats of corn, wheat,
oats and peanuts have been seldom
found in stomachs of the moles
Complaints of damage or depreda-
tons by moles are frequent and in
sistent. However, in very many cases
a thorough investigation would show
that the smaller rodents which fol-
low the mole's runways are RESPONSE
BILE for the damage to corn and other
cultivated seed products that grow un-
der ground.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Owing to the gradually decreasing
number OF wild fur bearing animals
mole skins have found a ready market
and are valuable commercially accord.
ing to farmers bulletin $50. depart
\ ment of agriculture. 1t is significant
of the lack of attention to small bust
ness matters, however, that American
moleskins are not quoted or offered
on the markets. All the skins used
by American furriers are imported
from Europe.
Auction lists OF fur dealers in Lon
don show that more than 100000
moleskins were sold in 1911. 1912 and
1913. a small lot of American mole
skins secured by the biological survey,
United States department of agricul-
ture, was prepared and made up by
an expert furrier who pronounced
them in every respect equal or supe-
rior to European skins. II seems like
ly. therefore, that a new industry
amounting to many thousands of dol
lars might be developed in this coun-
try
In this country there are five recog-
nized groups of true moles, two OF
which are confined to the Pacific
coast and the other three are distrib-
uted over the section east of the
Tooth meridian extending from Can
ada to the Gulf of Mexico. In the lat
ter districts and in the greater part
OF Pennsylvania, New York. and New
England the common mole occurs
with the star-nosed mole and Brewers
mole.
The mole is so seldom seen, even
by those who are familiar with it's
work, that it is often confused with
other small creatures, particularly the
shrew. the mole or meadow mouse,
and tie pocket gopher. However, it
can I've readily distinguished by its
stout. short front limbs ending in
troai. rounded hands with palms turn
ed outward. 1t has rather elongated
Lcd:. close plushlike fur, a pointed
snout. and a short tail. Neither eyes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

1 Owners of autos who wish to do a
kood turn for the old soldiers of the
civil war will have their opportunity
Memorial day when they may help
convey the boys of the SOS in the Me
mortal day parade and take them 10
the exercises at the court house square
and the cemetery. There are only a
few OF the old soldiers left Less than
q score of the members of John Buford
post are now able to regularly turn
cut 10 meetings. but all who are left
sre anxious to take their part in the
Memorial day ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
TRUE EDUCATION.

Our schools must call out the crea,
tive instinct, the instinct TO shape ma
terial in obedience to imagination, that
causes the child 10 make mud pies and
palaces. and that later flds satisfac-
ton in composition OF all kinds, wheth-
or in words or tones or colors-even
In the building OF hypothesis. the IN
stinct that IS the germ OF all creative
work. without the exercise OF which
the creative soul OF man cannot itself
bo born
We must through music. literature,
give scope TO the splendid rhythmic
1nstinct that sets the small child skip
ping. marching. chanting-which dur
ing the earlier period OF growth sets
the whole world 10 music-which, mar
rfed 10 the creative faculty. Is parent
Df all the arts, and in the satisfaction
pf which. more than in their so-called |
serious pursuits, men often find their |
life. says The Mothers Magazine.
We must give wider scope 20 the
important instinct OF curiosity with
Is lessons in discovery. experiment,
exploration. We must develop the
lUrturing instinct which so largely
constitutes the spiritual life OF girls
nd Of boys. 100. 70 greater extent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
IRISH HOME RULE,

Events are moving forward in the
campaign for Irish home rule and the
prospects of the British being able 70
set up a government in the Emerald
isle without bloodshed appear at least
zg promising as those OF the United
States to accomplish similar results in
Mexico.
Passage of the home rule bill yes
terday for the third time by the house
Of commons was attended by no dis
o-de-. Under the anti-veto act il was
necessary to pass the measure after
IL had been twice rejected by the house
Of lords, three times without a single
change. Between now and the kings
formal approval Of the measure the
unexpected may happen. That is, a
settlement by agreement may be reach
ed, formidable as are the obstacles in
the way. In that event the lords will
pass the bill plus an amending bill
carrying the temporary exclusion of
some Ulster counties and other COM
promise features. The settlement eff
forts will meanwhile argue for peace
and quiet in Orange centers. II the
efforts finally fail. the amending bill
will nevertheless be put through the
commons as the Asquith supreme con-
cession 10 Ulster, and the lords will be
asked to pass the two bills or witness
the enactment OF the home rule bill
into law OF the land in spite of them.
4 veto from the crown, once talked
e. is no longer expected even by the |
extreme tories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Mexicans be taught lesson. 1t is only
natural that men who stand to lose
the money they have invested in
Mexico or that they have earned by
their toll in Mexico. should hope that
their property will be protected by
American arms.
But President Wilson, realizing the
hardships OF the refugees, is looking
to the larger good, which is escaping
the tremendous loss of life and money
that a Mexican war would cost. AL
lowing. therefore, for the lack of toll
erance displayed by the army officer
in his letter, the officer has stated an
interesting view of the situation.
Part of his letter was as follows:
IF you were down here and in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
No you like to play flower games
as well as most children do.
You do?

You do?
All right! Then here Is another new
game-and these warm sunshiny days
are the very best OF the whole year for
frolics on the grass.
This game is played with groups of
six children Seven is the smallest
number that can really play it right.
and as many over seven may play as
wish to-the more the merrieri
The one who is st" is selected by
counting out this way: Line all the
with this little verse
Wind, wind, blow US away.
! Cherries will come some other day"
Say the verse over and over, one
word for every child till you have been
down the whole line twice. then the
child whose word is day" in the third
time round is 'iit"
Then divide the remaining children
into groups of six.
Each group selects one TO be a
cherry the rest are petals" and the
game begins.
Cherry stands in the middle of a
ring made by the FIVE petals"
The point OF the game is 10 make
cherry" stay IN the center of the
petals" till all the petals" are gone.
Mother Wind runs around from
group to group as she pleases. When
she touches petal" lightly on the
shoulder, the petal must leave the
ring and stand out of the game.
Then the petals" who are left must
keep the cherry from getting out of
the circle-a task that becomes harder
and harder as the petals" are gradual
ly called away by Mother Wind.
OF course the cherry" tries all the
time TO dodge through the petals" and
get outside the ring. If the cherry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

liams read to the
senate a lie { { e r
from one who is
not. This officer is
now stationed at
Vera Cruz, and
his observations,
though probably
too severe, are in
teresting.
The officer in
question, W h o 5 g
name is, OF course,
not revealed, is
very harsh in his
comment upon the
American refugees
coming from Mex
leo who criticise
the policy OF the
Wilson administra-
ton in attempting
to escape war, and
demand that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Clinton, H., Circuit Judge W. G.
Cochran has denied the motion of the
defense to quash the indictment charg
ing Carl Person, a machinist, with the
murder of Tony Musser, former chief
of police of Clinton, employed as a
strikebreaker during a strike of ma
chinists on the Illinois Central rail-
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

But my heart f. filled with sorrow. for
often have to sit
Hearing music that is classic and not I'M
Outstanding II.
Let big financial problem come before
me any day.
And I'll solve 1t IN fifty; all my ven
lures always pay:
I suppose that many people think I'm
happy all the time.
But. alas, I can't distinguish between
poetry and rhyme"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
May 20 In American
History.

iTS5 - General Washington declaIeu
himself in favor OF the emancipa-
ton OF negro slaves
1S6s-General X +. Lees position on
the south bank OF North Anna nv
er proved to be impregnable. ana
General Grants forces retreated
from his front to the north bank.
1913-General James Heaton Baker
civil war soldier, editor and MS
torian. died at Mankato. MIMI
born 1920.
Mufflers TO silence the motors o.
their dirigible balloons are being trieo
by Germany army officers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

II your neighbor is careless or neg
Egent TO the extent that he allows a
esrious fire hazard TO exist. report the
Conditions TO your fire marshal. urges
State Fire Marshal Bennett. The infor-
nation will be treated as confidential
md the conditions corrected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
You VIII Need IL.

A New York woman says she never
Furnishes her children or bombards
them with "don'ts." 1T is easy" she
explains, Ito correct their faults with
humorous raillery." Save up your hui
morous raillery. 1t may come in handy
when the naughty children are driving
you half crazy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

| II there is an attempt to carry
through the suggested plan OF nominal
ing Roosevelt in a progressive conven-
lion and then having him endorsed by
. republican convention, we can see
where there will be necessity for the
iFe of two steam rollers. And we all
ecalI what the colonel said about
Heam rollers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
judicial Consideration.

why did the court decide that he
was to have the custody of the chill
dren when she was the one who Sc
cured the divo-ce?"
Il believe the man she was to
marry had privately informed the
Judge that he hated the idea OF be-
coming a stepfather"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Auto accidents, all Of which could
have been avoided. killed 10 people in
the middle west Sunday. Apparently
every MAJ who drives a car imagines
he is immune, for few seem to profit
by the errors OF accident victims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

I. An army oficer estimates that it will
cost $4,000. 100000 to subjugate the
Mexican people. II is quite evident
that the cost OF subjugating is keeping
pace with the cost OF living.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
Still Reoruit;ro.

What is that army officer who had
charge or the enlistments doing on sick
leave?"
Stiil working on his job"
"How's that!''
Hes recruiting his heaIth."-Balti.
more American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Kansas City. Mo-After deputy
marshais had been sent over the city
in search OF additional talesmen. the
AZ men required for the panel in the
trial OF DIR. w. T. Elan of ST. Joseph,
Mo, charged with the murder OF w.
Putnam Cramer, were obtained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
DEPRESSING.

What's the mat
ter?"
"Oh, n o t b 1 n g
much"
But you look
as If you had
something serious
on your mind"
"Well. If Won in.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
He Merely Wanted to Know.

Here" said the girls father, who
had come downstairs after the clock
had struck IL, "ain't you goin' pretty
soon?"
Il was just getting ready to
start" the young man replied.
All right. / thought mebbe you
might have begun a marathon courtin'
contest, and won't allow anything Of
that kind in my house, with electric
light costin' what it does and no high
low burner in the parlor."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
Bed Time Tales
Cherry Blossoms
By Clara Ingram Judson.

gets free Mother Wind has to take. the
''cherrys" place in the ring and the
cherry" becomes the wind"
When all the petals" have been CALL
ed away by the Mother Wind of course
the cherry" is really free and the
game is over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

One Of the earliest OF Illinois suf-
fragists is dead at So Now we may
expect a new argument for women To
'espouse the cause-that it promotes
longevity
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

The man who is always explaining
what he would do If he had his life to
live over is careful to inform his wife
that he would select her just the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
CANDID OPINION.

The man who gets there does the
best he possibly can without trying to
discover whether the boss is watching
or not.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

"CheTvJ'' stands IN the middle of ring
made BY the fvs petals"
Ii there are several circles of petals"
the Mother Wind has very busy time
calling the petals" away.
When the game is over the first
petal" who was called becomes the
Mother Wind of the second game and
SO on till you are all tired and ready
for a rest.
Try Cherry Blossoms tomorrow and
see If you don't think il the jolliest
game you ever played.
Tomorrow -SmshiHs FIoysrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

TERAs-Ten cents per week by car
rfsr. IN Rock Island: So pc yeA= by mail
In advance.
I Complaints OF delivery service should
be made to the circulation department
which should also be notified in every
instance where It IS desired TO have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IA the premises.
4 All communications OF argumentaiive
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for pubiica-
ton No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Z Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trai Union. Rock Island las. HAS and
2IE5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
The Play.

The Play.
Twas Hamlet said. The plays the
thing
Bu- 'tis not efficacious
Unless - keeps US arguing
Or is a Bit sals cious. /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Some people are so busy keeping out
of trouble that they never have time
to do anything else worth mentioning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Do you know a FOUNDER who
stands four-square to all the winds
that blow?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
A Leader.

There goes one of our leading citi-
gems"
He doesn't look very prosperous"
HE isn't. He leads unmuzzled dogs
to the pound"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
Obviously Mronn.

They say dandelions make excel.
snt food"
"Oh. that can't be true. They grow
Without any help"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

sist on knowing, a boy who was named
after me has just become engaged to
be married. How times fest"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
Mere Curiosity.

They say" said Mrs Rounder1eIgn,
the cuisine at the Blackwood is ex.
cellent."
DO they?" asked Mrs. Welcome.
Who's playing the leading part in lit"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26

Especial Correspondence of The ArgusJ
Washington. May 24.-Not every
army officer is praying for war with
Mexico. Senator John Sharp VIII
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
Strange.

Strange.
MY husband is almost insanely
Jealous OF me-"
isn't Il strange how some mems
foolishness will hang on for decade
after decade?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
Industry.

ct will not sit in idleness and sigh,
will not voice an unavailing plea
For favors that the stubborn fates deny
Because the boss is busy watching me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-26
BITTER
KZNH

IT have made q lot
OF money: fact
IL, I have gained
success:
There are people
who are yearn-
ing to be In my
place. I guess:
But Tn mighty far
from happy-it's
the solemn truth.
I swear.
For I gaze upon old
masters and can
see no beauty
there.
ST can hold my own
IN Wall street.
there they trem-
BILE when I'm
mad;
I suppose FOLK $
think my MILL
ions always keep
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-07-03

A New Resors.-C- NJ. Printy has
put in commission motor boat on
the Magic reservoir and plans to erect
a number Of summer cottages.
New Rupert church.-The Meth .
odists Of Rupert have raised $4,000 by
loans and subscriptions for the pur-
pose Of erecting church building
that win cost $4,000 when completed.
Killed by Mule-Leslie Evans. a
four and half year old child. was
kicked on the head by a mule while
leading the animal to water. says the
Ehmore Times, and died as result of
the injury.
Money in wool-The clip of wool at
Mountain Home is reported to he
heavier this year than last the sales
amounting to a total Of 100000 lbs. in
round numbers. The prices ranged
from 10 to IS cents per pound.
some Refund. The supreme Courts
decision on intermountain cases leaves
the railroads liable for overcharees
during the last few years that win to-
TAI 70 TO 20 millions Of dollars. Every
shipper in the mountains viii have
rebates coming
French TO Stay on Job. Congress
man French writes from Washington
that he expects the session to last un-
iii August. and he adds that while he
would like to come to Idaho to look
after his senatorial candidacy he win
not leave Washington until adjourn
ment.
Changes in r. r. officiaIs.-severa,
changes among Short Line officials are
are announced for the first Of July. on
that date practically all Of the oper-
lting officials Of the road will have 4
heir headquarters and offices in po-
'atello. this move having been deter
mined on by the company owing 10
the central location offered by that
city for the supervision OF the lines in |
Idaho. which comprise practically
Of the railways owned |
by the system. Many changes in the (
OF the minor offices win be
made later on.
slightly Careless. n. Pierce
Sampa yoengster so years old. fell
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1914-07-03

from a l6-foot windmill tower one day
last week and sprained an ankle He
is getting along all right from the in
jury but complains right smart
says the Nampa Record, of shoulder
that got twisted a week back while
roping a steer.
Trout Fry.-The State Game War
den has about 100000 trout fry ready
to plant in Idaho streams.
judicial Aspirations.-W \. Bah
cock, prominent attorney of Twin
Falls, has announced his candidacy
for the office Of judge of this Judicial
district to succeed Judge stockslager
whose term expires this fall. or Judge
Walters. who is retiring. Mr. Bah
cock is Democrat. but believes in
keeping the judiciary apart from par
tisau politics.
Mammoth FossiI.-The Jones Bros.
who have a large ranch east of Hollis
ter, last week uncovered the skeleton
Of large mammoth in one of their
fields. one Of the molars of the con-
temporary of Adam is now on exhibit
ton in Miller & Deans implement
store at Jerome. 1t measures about
eight inches in length and four inches
in width.
Pays to Advertise school cleo
ton held in Emerson district Mini |
doka county. was slimly attended.
majority of the patrons not knowing
that an election was held. Election
notices were posted" but no one
stopped to read them, and besides that
a rain storm came along and washed
out the notices so that they couldn't
be read.
Used to Hang for It.-Offering the
plea that he just loved horses so that
he couldn't let them alone" availed
OrvHle P. Chase nothing in Judge
Gwinn's court up at Rigby. He was
given one 60 II years in the peniten-
tiary. Chase was caught with Is head
Of stolen horses. He told the officials
where he had hidden $40 received
from the sale of team belonging to
a dry" rancher residing near Rigby.
The money was turned over to the man