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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

AUTOMATIC lawn mower grinding;
baby cabs retired; saw Ming. HyneS
* Case. 31S Seventeenth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
LODGE DIRECTORY.

Masonic.
Masonic Temple. Eighteenth street and
Fifth avenue.
THE STATED MEETING OF TRIO
- Lodge No. 81. A F. Sc A. NJ,
~ 1wni be held on the fret Thurs
wv day of each month. at 1880 y. IN.
b. order of John Pearson. W. M; w.
Il. Petit. secretary.
g. A. X.
BUFORD POST, 2s3. G. A. r., meets
regularly on the second and fourth
Saturday evenings OF each month at
1880 in Memorial hall at the court
house. w. N. Johnston, commander;
Z. H Buck. adlatant-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

WANTED = Two experienced dining
room girls. Apply James restaurant,
1910 Second avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

WANTED-Girl to do general house
work. Inquire 1904 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR EALE-Two soda fountains; call
at 1920 Third avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
FOR RENT-FLATs.

FOR RENT-Five-room fiat; apply 2s32
Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR RENT - New six-rooTn modern
house, large garden spot, two car
lines; 400 Thirty-third street Call
Moline 940-Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR RENT-Modern seven-room heat
ed fiat Inquire. 42o Fourteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
EXPRESS AND TRANSFER.

~AkTED~NoT11R1 and fTSnsfeT W6ff
- al Kinds. Phone Rock Island 25z
- LED-MOyinS and transfer or all
reasonable prices; teams 10
fDLh by day week. Call Rock Is
--na z5z. 1911 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR SALE - Furnished seven-room
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms;
1910 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

to do general house
work. Apply 529 Twenty-third street,
or phone Rock Island 331.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR SALE-Motor boat. two cylinder.
Fairbanks-Morse motor with clutch,
22foot boat, auto top; good as new:
very cheap. Apply Harms barber
shop.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR SALE An eiSht-room modern
home on Seventeenth street: a Splen-
did Investment on easy terms. Call
Rock Island $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-Position by lady stenogra-
pher and bookkeeper: experienced,
good. Phone Rock Island 2194.
WANTED-YounS man desires to learn
plumbing trade; had little experience
and willing to work; can repair and
install electric bells. Call Rock Island
2SO1. Al Abrams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR RENT - Five-room fiat, opposite
Rock Island passenger depot. Phone
Rock Island 399-L.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
FOR RENT-ROoMs.

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
ron REsT-nrscELLANEoUs.

n HENT-Mcdorn store room. ZOxG'
-set; good locality Tor drug store Oi
snsrSl merchandise. Phone ROCK X
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR SALE - Gas stove. plano. furni-
ture; cheap II taken at once: at 500
Fourteenth and-a-h half street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR SALE-Six-year-o mare. weight
loo; runabout. and harness; chea p
If sold within a day or two. Inquire
at 1917 Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03
FOR REaT-aoUsEs.

FOR REST-Moderu four-rOom house
Inquire $50 Twelfth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR SALE - Neat four-room cottage,
on paved street; sewer city water,
gas, toilet, cement cellar; price, ST.
675. Lininger q Meyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-03

FOR SALE-1913 Henderson four-cyl-
inder motorcycle in first class condf-
ton, complete with Rogers sidecar:
price, $3.50. Call 701 Seventeenth
street. or phone Rock Island I135.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09
Butcher Solved Problem,

One hundred years ago the pleni-
potentiaries of the allied nations were
comforting on the future of Europe
after the overthrow of Napoleon,
which now seemed inevitable The in
vasion of France, which was the first
great task undertaken by the allies,
had been accomplished, and there now
remained only the march upon Paris.
So far the coalition had ACCOMPLISHED
its work we'll. But at this point the
jealousies of the allied nations began
to come to the surface The most of
the plenlpotentiaries favored pushing
on to Paris without delay But the
Austrians were not eager to hasten the
advance of the armies and thus in
sure the triumph of Russia and the
passionate vengeance Of the Prussians.
At this juncture Marshal Butcher
solved the problem by boldly continu.
ing his advance on the French capital
without waiting for the plenipoten
tiaries to agree.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09
SYNOPSIS.

Challis Wrandall is found murdered in
road house near New York: Mrs. Wran-
dali is summoned from the city and iden-
tifes the body. A young woman who ac-
companied Wrandall to the inn and sub
a.aIently disappeared. is suspected.
Mrs Wrandall starts back for New York
N auto during a binding snow storm.
on the way she meets young woman in
the road who proves tc be the woman
who killed Wrandan Feeling that the
girl had done her n service in Kidding her
deeply. had caused her great sorrow.
Mrs. Wrandall determines to shield her
hnd takes her to her own home. Mrs
Wrandail hears the story of Hetty Cas-
tIoton's life, except that portion that re-
lates to Wrandal. This and the story of
III trag edy she forblds the girl ever to
tell She offers Hetty q home. friendship
and security from peril account Of the
attend the funeral of Challis Wrandall al
the home of his parents. Sara Wranda1l
and Hetty return to New York after an
l,@rarlGs brother Of chalis. makes him
self useful to Sara and becomes greatly
interested in Hetty.. Sara sees in Les
les Irfatuatlon posslnI,ty Tor Tor revenge on
wrongs she suffered at the hands of
ChaIlis Wrandall by marrying his muir
deress into the family Leslie In com
artist visits Sara at her country place.
Leslie confesses to Sara that he is madlv
in love with Hetty. Sara arranses with
Booth to paint picture of Hetty. Booth
has haunting feeling that he has seen
Hettv before. Looking through a port
folio of pictures by All unknown English
artist he finds one of Hetty.. He speaks
II her about it. Hetty declares it must
he 4 picture of Hettv Glynn, an English
actress who resembles her very much
Leslie Wrandall becomes impatient and
Jealous over the picture painting and de,
clares he is going to propose to Hetty al
the first opportunity.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09

There was no mistaking the SINGER
lty of this rapt opinion.
"Stunning," was his brief commens
She was silent for a long time, s,
long indeed that be turned to LOOK
at her.
"A thoroughly decent, fair minded
chap is Leslie WrandaH,' he pre-
nounced, for want of something beE
ter to say. Still, I'm bound to say,
I'm sorry he is coming home toner.
row."
| The red crept into her cheeks again.
Il thought you were such pals" sks
| said nervously
Il expect to be his best man If he
ever marries," said he, wiaacking "A
stone at the roadside with hls WALL
furtively and added with a quizziukA
smile: Unless something happens
What could happen?"
He might marry the girl Ins IL
love with, and in that case, I'd haW
to be excused"
Where shall we walk to this morn
lng?' she asked abruptly. He hat
drawn closer to her in the roadway,
us it too far to the old stone mill}
That's where l first saw you, if yoo
| remember
Yes, let us go txare," she said, blu.
her heart sank. She knew what was
coming. Perhaps it were best to hav,
it over with; to put it away with tire
things that were to always be nNr
lost treasures. 1t would mean the
end Of their companionship, the end
OF love dream. She would have y
lie to him: to tell him she did Nv
love him.
Coming to the jog in the broad mac
adam, they were striking off into uit
narrow road that led to the quaint
. old mill, long since abandoned in eni
forest glade beyond, when their att.li
ton was drawn to motor car, WINES
was slowing down for the turn into
Sara's domain. A cloud of dust swan
in the air far behind the machine.
A bare-headed man on the seat BIZ
, side the driver waved his hand t.
them, and two women in the tonnea,
bowed gravely Both Hetty an,
| Booth flushed uncomfortably, and hes
: itated in their progress up the fores'
road.
5 The man was Leslie Wrandan. H
l mother and sister were in the BAG
seat of the touring car.
"Why-why, it was Leslie" eric
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09

you are very good to me, Sara"
sobbed Hetty.
you will be nice to Leslie?'
Eyes, yes! If he will only let me
be his friend"
He asks no more than that. Now.
you must go to bed
Suddenly, without warning, she held
the girl tightly in her arms. Her
breathing was quick, as of one
moved by some sharp sensation of ter
ror. When Hetty, in no little won
| der, opened her eyes Sara's face was
turned away, and she was looking
over her shoulder as if cause for alarm
had come from behind
What is it?" cried Hetty anxiously
She saw the look of dread in her
| to fade.
Il don't know" muttered Sara.
Something, l can't tell what, came
over me. I thought some one was
stealing up behind me- How silly OF
me-"
All" said Hetty, with an odd smile
II can understand how you felt"
| "Hetty, will you take me in with
you tonight" whispered Sara merry
ously. Let me sleep with you.
can't explain it, but / am afraid te
be alone tonight" The girls answe,
was glad smile of acquiescence
Come with me, then, to my bedroom
while l change. l have the queeres
feeling that some one is in my room
l don't want to be alone. Are 20,
afraid?"
Hetty held back, her face blanching
mo, l am not afraid" she cried g
once, and started toward the door.
There is some on in this room,
said Sara few moments later, whel
they were in the big bedroom dow
the hall.
Il WONDER" murnured Hetty.
And yet neither of them locke,
about in search for the intruder!
Far into the night Sara sat in tn
window of Hettys dressing room, he
chin sunk low in her hands, starin
moodily into the now opaque night
her eyes somber and unblinking, he
body as motionless as death itsel
The cooling wind caressed her an
whispered warnings into her unheee
Ing ears, but she sat there unprotec
ed against it's chill, her nightdres
damp with the mist that crept up wit
l sinister stealth from the sea.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09

Booth, looking over his shoulder 1T
the rapidly receding car. Shall Wa
turn back. Miss Castleton?"
No. she cried instantly, with some
thing like Impotence in her voice
And spoil our Walk" she added ik
the next breath, adding a nerve "a
little laugh.
1T seems rather" he began dak-
ously.
"Oh, let us have our day." she crlru
sharply, and led the way into the by
road.
They came, in the course Of quar-
ter of an hour, to WIS bridge over the
mill race. Beyorh in the messy
shades, stood a dilArsdated, centurion
structure known az aangely's mill, q
landmark with a hi.tnry that included
incidents of the revolutionary WA
when eager patriote neld secret mees.
ings inside it's walls Ghd plotted unds,'
the very noses of Tory adherents ~
the crown.
Pausing for fe v minutes on th- i,
bridge, they Leaned. on the rail ans
looked down into the clear, mirI>~~
like water of the race. Their own.
eyes looked up al them; they smiled
into their own faces. AND a feecs
white cloud passed over the glitteriua
stream and swept through their facee.
/ off to the bank, and was gone forever.
| Suddenly he loo 2ed up from the WIS.
ter and fixed his eyes on her face E1a
| had seen her clea~ blue eyes fill ws2t
tears as he gazed into them from sra
| rail above.
! ooh, my dear!" he cried "Whas H.
it,"
She put her handkerchief to hsa
eyes as she quickly turned away. IN
another instant she was smiling ny
at him, soft, pleading little smile
that went straight to his heart.
Shall we start pack?" she asked
a quaver in her voice.
NO." he exclaimed. 1--WE got ts
go on with it now. E2tty. l didaT
intend to- outcome, LEI US go up and
sit on that familiar old log in tbs
shade Of the mill. You must, dear:
She suffered hin to lead her III
the steep bank beyond and through
the rocks and rotten timbers to tho
great beam that protruded from the
shattered foundations of the mill
The rickety old wheel, weather-beate1
and sad, rose above them and threat
ened to topple over If they SO much
as touched it's flinsy supports.
He did not release her hand aftes
drawing her up beside him.
"You must know that l love you.
he said simply.
She made no response. Her haEA
Law limp in his. She was sta1h
straight before her.
| (TO BE CONTINUED
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09
CHAPTER x.-Continued.

He looked as though he expected
nothing He could only sit back and
wonder why the deuce Sara meant by
behaving like this.
They returned at seven. Dinner
was unusually merry. Sara appeared
TO have recovered from her indispo-
sition: there was color in her cheeks
and life in her smile. He took it to
be an omen Of good fortune, and was
UNNECESSARILY confident. The soft,
cool breezes of the starlit night blew
visions of impending happiness across
his lively imagination; famed his i'm
patience with gentle ardor; filled him
with suppressed signs Of contentment,
and made him willing to forego the
delight of conquest that he might live
the longer in serene anticipation of
its thrills.
Ten o'clock came. He arose and
stretched himself in a sort Of ecstasy
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09
AUDREY EQUAL TO OCCASION
Hard to Refrain From Admitting In
genuity of This Little Wash
ington Girl.

Audrey was thirteen, but a big girl
for her age, according to the Washing
ton Herald Yet she was still a child
in her absorbing taste for sweets. Not
far from her home the food show,
which is held annually in Washing
ton, was going on, and the idea that
there were pounds of cakes, jellies and
chocolates all ready to be eaten occu-
pied her mind every morning as she
wendell her way to school past the
building. This preoccupatlon OF
thought resulted in arithmetic In
which four quarts equaled one yard,
and NAPOLEON crossed the Rubicon on
the ice in history lessons. But Aud
rey was modern girl, and soon found
a way out of her trouble.
Saturday she decided to put her plan
into execution Mother had gone TO
work at the treasury, and Audrey was
monarch of all she surveyed literally
She could not get into the food show
without being accompanied by an
adult Now, adults in such cases be-
ing regarded as necessary evils. the
girl determined to be one herself for
the occasion.
Down at the ten-cent store she
| bought a diamond ring and smaller
one of plain gold Then she hied home
| arrayed herself in her mothers best
! suit. put on a picture hat with a big
veil and went to the food show. The
doorkeeper passed her in unnoticed II
the crowd of others streaming in, fol
the figure seemed that of short WON
an. Inside, Audrey did her duty. There
was not a bit of food in the house sh'
did not sample, nor a cake nor cand.
of which she did not bring away speci
mems. When she went home she wa
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09
Evil of GOSSjn

Every man and woman will be en-
titled to think better of themselves
and will have a stronger claim to the
regard of others, if they cease to be
on the lookout for something to find
fault with, to treasure up and repeat
and magnify every scandal, little and
big, and to retail and spread every
small item of tea table gossip, which
carries with it ridicule or censure for
some one. Suppose all that were drop
ped, and really it is unworthy of in
telligent, we'll meaning people, and
the habit formed of only speaking well
of others. Would it, after all, be as
stupid as some seem to think?-Cin
cinnati Enquirer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09

His heart was humping loudly, his
senses swami Walking to the veran-
d5h rail he looked out across the
moonlit sound, then down at the Sc
lected nook over against the garden
wall-spot to be imnortalized!- land
actually shivered. In ten minutes
time, or even less, she would be down
there in his arms! Exquisite medita-
tons.
He turned to her with an engaging
smile, in which she might have dis
cerned prophecy, and asked her to
come with him for a stroll along the
wall. And SO he cast the die.
Hetty sent a swift, appealing look
at Sara's purposely averted face. Les
lie observed the act, but misinterpret-
ed its meaning.
Oh, it is quite warm" he said
quickly. You won't need a wrap" he
added, and in spite of himself his
voice trembled OF course she wouldn't
need wrap!
1 have a few notes to write" said
Sara rising. She deliberately avoid
ed the look in Hetty's eyes. You will
ind me in the library
She stood in the doorway and
a sphlnX-like smile on her lips Hetty
seemed very tall and erect, as one go
ing to meet a soldiers fate
Then Sara entered the house and
sat down to wait
= long time after a door closed
steaithily in a distant part of the
ho1se-the sun-parlor door, she knew
By direction
A few minutes later an upstairs
door creaked on it's hinges. Some one
mad come in from the mellow night
and some one had been left outside
Many minutes passed She sa
there at her fathers writing table
and waited for the other to come in
AT last quick, heavy footballs sounded
on the tiled floor outside and ther
came swiftly down the hall TOWARD
the small, remote room in which sh'
sat. She looked up as he unceremo
hously burst into the room.
He came across and stood over her
an expression of utter bewildermen
IN mis- eyes. There was a ghastl
smile on his lips.
D--n it ALL Sara" he said shrilly
she-she turned me down."
lie seemed incapable of comprehe1
sion.
she was unmoved. Her eyes nal
foWed, but that was the only sign c
emotion.
II can't believe" he bega
enormously. ooh, what's the use
Hhe won't have me- Cad! I'm tren
phng LIKE leaf. Where's Watson
l'&s~ hin get me something to drinl
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09
NEW TRAIN
Augusta and Atlanta.

Commencing May 3rd the Atlantic
Coast Line will inaugurate through
sleeping car service between Will
mington, Florence, Sumter. Angus
ia and Atlanta, in connection with
the Georgia Railroad.
Following is the schedule from
Scotland Neck in connection with
the new service:
Lv. Scotland Neck 1902 a. m.
Ar. Florence 1886 p. m.
Lv. Florence 800 p. m.
Ar. Sumter 800 p. m.
Ar. Orangeburg 1926 p. m.
Ar. Augusta lao a. m.
Ar. Atlanta 600 a. m.
Passengers may remain IN sleeping
cars until 700 a. m.
Returning the train leaves Allan
lanta 800 p. M, Central time; and
arrives Florence 900 a. M, and
Scotland Neck 7:28 p. M. Eastern
time.
Sleeping cars are operated be-
tween WELDON, Rocky Monnt and
Florence, in connection with the
above service.
Connections are made in the Union
depot Atlanta with the Dixie Flyer.
leaving there at 500 a. M, which is
solid train to Chicago, carrying
sleeping, dining and observation
cars; also through sleeping cars to
St. Lculs; and with the South At
lantic Limited, leaving at 7:12 a. M.
a solid train to Cincinnati, carrying
sleeping and dining cars; also
through sleeping cars to Louisville
and Indianapolis.
Connections are also made in At
lanta with the Atlanta & West Point
R. R. fyr Montgomery. Mobile, New
Orleans and the Southwest: with the
Southern Ry. for Birmingham, Mem
phis and the West and with other
diverging lines for points in South
Georgia, etc.
For reservations, tickets and
schedules to any Western destina,
ton by this new and attractive route
by old and reliable lines. apply to
Epp L. Brown, Ticket Agent of the
ATLANTIC COAST LINE.
Standard Railroad Of the South
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09
CHAPTER XII.
In the Shadow of the Mill.

The next day but one was overcast.
On cloudy, bleak days Hetty Castle
ton always felt depressed.
Leslie was to return from the wilds
on the following day. Early in the
morning Booth had telephoned to in
quire if she did not want to go for a
long walk with him before luncheon.
The portrait was finished, but he
could not afford to miss the morning
hour with her. He said as much to
her in pressing his invitation.
Tomorrow Leslie will be here and
l sha'nt see as much. Of you as I'd
like" he explained, rather WiStfully.
Three is crowd. you know. I've
got SO used to having you all to my
self, it's hard to break off suddenly"
Il will be ready at eleven" she said.
and was instantly surprised to find
that her voice rang with new life, new
interest. The grayness seemed to lift
from the view that stretched beyond
| the window; she even looked for the
sun in her eagerness.
| 1t was then that she knew why the
world had been bleaker than usual,
even in it's cloak of gray.
little before eleven she set out
briskly to intercept him at the gates.
Unknown to her, Sara sat in her
window, and viewed her departure
with gloomy eyes. The world also
was gray for her.
They came upon each other unex-
pectedly at sharp turn in the ave
nue. Hetty colored with a sudden
rush of confusion, and had all she
could do to meet his eager, happy
eyes as he stood over her and pro
claimed his pleasure in jerky, awk
ward sentences. Then they walked
on together, strange shyness al
tending them. She experienced the
faintness of breath that comes when
the heart is filled with pleasant
alarms. AS for Booth, his blood sang
He thrilled with the JOY of being neal
her, of the feel of her all about him
of the delicious feminine appeal thai
made her so wonderful to him. He
wanted to crush her in his arms, tt
keep her there forever, to exert al
of his brute physical strength so tina
she might never again be herself bu
part of him.
They uttered commonplace. The
spell was on them. 1t would lift, bu
for the moment they were powerles!
to struggle against it. At length h
saw the color fade from her cheeks
her eyes were\ able to meet his with
out the look in them that all men love
Then he seemed to get his feet on tn
, ground again, and strange, ineffa bl.
sweet sense of calm took possession
of him.
81 must paint you all over again,
he said, suddenly breaking in on on
of her remarks. Just as you ar
today-an outdoor girl, glorious out
, door girl in"
In muddy BOOTS" she laughed
drawing her skirt away to reveal
shapely foot in an American walkin
shoe.
He smiled and gave voice to a ne,
thought "By Jove, how much bette
looking our American shoes are tina
= the kind they wear in London!"
Sara insists on American shoe:
= SO long as l am with her. l don
= think our boots are so villainous, d
v you?"
Just the same, I'm going to pain
- YOU again, boots and all. You"
ooh, how tired you will become {
! mel"
y "Try mel"
II Besides. you are to do Sara {
9 once She has consented to sit I
J. YOU She will be wonderful, M
Booth, oh, how wsndsrful!"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-07-09

| one of the fullest and happiest chill
dren in Washington. And yet men
talk about womans lack Of inventive
power.