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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
PROLOGUE.

Mystery defectiVe- love story.
oil IN one. and each Of the three
GOOD that's The Secret of
Lonesome Cove" There's more
IN This book; there's a very in
feresfins example Of the effect
of the study Of heredity on a
man s mind.
If you are romantic, read IT
for the pretty love story if you're
fond Of mystery detective
stories, find ont hon Chester
Kent, clever. learned scientist
and investigator, searched out
the Secret" If psychoiogy,s in
your line, here's case of the
influence of fhe past on the
present that is worth looking into.
From the time of the finding
of the handcutfed body of the
dead woman on the beach until
Chester Kent clears up the Hlys-
terry ard the patient 0rfist-ioVer
has his reward this tale rs
WORT, reading. II is one of the
cIeveresf books of its we'll known
author, Samuel Hopkins Adams.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

He walked over to curious contr1-
vance resembling q small hand press.
examined it. surveyed the empty easel.
against which were leaning face in a
number of pictures all Of a size and
turned half dozen Of them over. rang
ing them and stepping back for ex-
animation.
Good work." pronounced Kent
quietly. and in some subtle way the
commonplace words conveyed to their
nearer the fact that the man who spoke
them knew.
Its the best there is in me at
least" said Sedgwick.
Kent went slowly around the walls,
keenly examining. silently appraising.
There We're landscapes. genre bits,
studies of the ocean in its various
moods, all the varied subjects handled
With a deftness of truth and drawing
and colored with a clear softness quite
individual.
Have you found or founded a new
system of coloring?" asked Kent as he
moved among the little masterpieces.
NO; don't tell me-" He touched one
of the surfaces delicately. It's not
paint, and it's not pastel. oh. I see:
They're all of one size. Of course" He
glanced at the heavy mechanism near
the easel. They're color prints"
Sedgewick nodded. "Monotypes,"
said he. ~ paint on copper, make one
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

impress and then-phut!-a sponge
across the copper makes each one an
original"
You certainly obtain your effects"
The printing seems to refine the
color. For instance. moonlight on
white water, a thing I've never been
able to approach either in straight oils
or water. See here"
From behind d cloth he drew a
square and set it on the easel.
Its the first one I've given a name
to. l call it The Rough Rider
full moon. brilliant amid blown
cloud rack. lighted up the vast process
sion of pillows charging in upon a near
coast. In the foreground Il corpse, the
face bent far up and back from the
spar to which it WAS laShcd rode with
wild abandon headlong at the unlook-
er Oh the crest OF a roaring surge. The
rest was infinite clarity of distance
and deSoation.
The Rough Rider" murmured
Kent; then. With II change of tone.
When did You finish this picture?"
YESTERDAY"
HIM: Has any one else seen it,"
Tint Old fraud of Il plumber. Elder
Dennctt. saw me working on if YES.
terdhy when he WAS doing some re-
pairing here ana remarked that Il gave
him the crccpS."
bennett? Well then. that's ali up.'
said Kent, as if speaking I, hinSalt
There's streak of superstition ia all
these New Englanders. He'd be sure
10 Interpret il rs Il confession before
The fact. However. Elder bennett left
this morning for Il trip TO CadyStovvn.
That's so much To the good"
He may have left Toy trim TO
HndeStown for all care stated Scdg-
wick with conviction What's it all
about anyway"
Il Ii tell You as soon MS I've mu!led
Ii over little. Just let me cool nv
mind down with some more of your
pictures. He turned 10 the wall Dor.
der again and faced another picture
out. What's this: You seem To br
something ct II dab in black and white
too"
'oh. that's an imaginary face" said
Sedgwick careleSsly.
Imaginary face studied from va
sinuS angles" commented Kent. ITS
IA very lovely face and the most visit
ful I've ever seen. A fairy prisoned /
on earth by cockcrow might wear some |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
TAKE SALTS TO
flush kidneys
Eat Less Meat if You Feel
Backachy or Have Blad-
der Trouble.

Meat forms uric acid which eXciIes
and overworks the kidneys in their si'
forts TO filter il from the system. hes'
ular eaters of meat must EuSh the gu
rcys oCcas ionally. You must reie''
them like you relieve your DOVES
removing all tho acids. waste ana p.
son. else you feel a dull misery IN go
kidney region, sharp pains in the pa"
or sick headache. dizziness. you; sum
ach sours. tongue is coated and WEE
the weather is bad you have rheuIl",
&c twinges. The urine is cloady' iu-,
of sediment; the chanlcls often ~
ivritated. obliging you % get UP wv
or three times during the night -.
To neutraNze these hr'ta'ins aci's
and flush OFF the bcdy's urn2nS "a 10
get about four ounces If Jad "a,
from any pharmacy; take 'sv,
spoonful in glass OF water Oe'o.
breakfast for few days ana "a -.
kidneys will then act ine ana '1 Is
der disorders disappear. THIS iahio.
salts IS made from the acid OF $50,
and lemon juice. combined Ti'h I'm. !.
and has been used for generators
clean and stimulate sluggish N'uH S,,s
and stop bladder irritation. Jad os
is inexpensive; harmless and mas
a delightful efrervescent hthia-S -
drink which millions OF men anu IA.
men take now and then, thus ATT ~.
ing serious kidney and BLADDER
eases.
Harper House pharmacy-tAa"1f
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
CHAPTER I.

Inc bouv on TIC DtaNHs
II ONESOME COVE i one OF the
least frequented stretches on
the New England seIbOard-
t--..,, ,t,, f,,rd Id. rh.s Shepr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17
CHATTER IT.
Professor Kent Makes a Case.

"Y EGGYw The artist had whirled
at the name. ''Nobody's call
IL ed me that for ten years"
lust ten years ago that
you graduated, wasn't 1t:
Yes. Then ! knew you in college.
You must have been before my class
The bearded one nodded. Senior to
your freshman" said he.
The younger man scrutinized him.
Chester KENT said he softly. What
on earth are you doing behind that
bush:"
Kent caressed the maligned whisk-
ers. Utility" he explained. Patent.
impenetrable mosquito screen. I've
been of in the wilds and amor was
going back presently
Not until you've stopped long
enough TO get reacquainted." declared
Sedgwick. Just at present you're GO
ing TO stay to dinner"
Very good. lust now you happen
10 be in my immediate line OF interest
1t is a fortunate circumstance for me
TO find you here-possibly for you too"
Old interests spranE to life and
speech between them. Presently Fran
els Sedgwick was telling his friend
the story OF his feverish and thwarted
ten years IN the world. Within year
OF his graduation his only surviving
relative had died. willing to him
considerable fortune. the Income OF
which he used In furtherance OF
hitherto suppressed ambition 10 study
art. Paris. his Mecca. was first a
taskmistress, then u temptress, finally
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

such expression Of startled wonder.pa
purity, L fancy"
Poetry as well as mystery. Kan.
you grow and expand on acqusint.
ance."
There is poetry in your study OF
that imaginary fay. Imaginary! Um-
hum" continued Kent dryly as he
stopped to the floor. 81 suppose this
is an imaginary hairpin too"
MY Chinaman"- began sedev1ck
quickly, when the other caught him
up:
Don't be uneasy. I'm not going 20
commit the foolishness of asking who
she IS"
eff you did I give you my word OF
honor 1 couldn't tell you. I only wish
1 knew"
There was silence between them for
a moment, then the painter broke out
with the air of one who takes a resoju.
ton:
"See here, Kent! You're sort Of de-
tective, aren't you?"
1--WE been called So"
And you like my picture Of Tho
Rough Rider?'"
Five hundred dollars worth"
"You can have that and any othe
picture in my studio except this one
he indicated the canvas with the face,
IF you'll find out for me who she is"
That might be done. We shall see.
But frankly, Sedgwick, there's mat
ter of more Importance
Importance? Good heavens. mani
There's nothing so important in this
worldr'
"Oh, is it as bad as that?"
A heavy knock sounded from below,
followed by the Chinaman's voice IN
termingled with boyish accents de-
manding Sedgwick in the name Of
telegraph company.
Send him up ordered Sedgwick,
and the boy arrived. but not before
Kent had quietly removed THE Rough
Rider from its place of exhibit.
Special from the village" announc-
ed young Mercury. Sign here"
After the signature had been duly
set down and the signer had read the
message with knit brows, the urchin
fingered. big with news.
Say. heard about the body on The
beach?"
Kent turned quickly TO see Sedg
wick's face. 1t was interested, but
unmoved as he replied:
NO. Where was it found?"
Lonesome Cove Woman Dressed
swell. Washed up on a grating lat
night or this morning"
ITS curious how they all come IN
here. isn't it," said the artist TO Kent
This is the third this summer"
And it's Il corkerino"' said the boy.
''Sheriff's on the case. Body was all
chained up. they say"
I'm sure they need you at the once
70 help circulate the news. my SON.
said Kent. And I'll bet you this
payable in advance, that you
can't get back in half an hour on your
Wheel
With a grin the boy took the coin
Il got yer" he said and was of.
(To be Continued Next Wednesday,
All the news all the time The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

tered Sailor Smith. The amt been
no storm for week. an this body
amt been dead twcnty-four hours"
LIT plumb beats me-" admitted jar
Wis.
.Who Is this Dcnnett?' asked Pro
fesSor Kent.
Try? He's the town CAB OF Martin
dale Center. Does II little plumbin an
tinkerin' on the side Just now he's
up to Cadystown Took the 10 o'clock
train last night"
Then II was carly when he met this
woman?
Little after shutdown. He was riSin
the hill beyond the Nook-thats SedG-
wick's place. the painter feller-when
she come out OF the shrubbery-pOp.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

(To be Continued Next Wednesday,
All the news all the time The Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-17

And here ] am, Is that sufficient"
What about your forty horsepower
kick? You don't practice that for
| drawing room exhibitions. l take it?"
Sometimes" confessed the scientist.
II have found myself at close quar-
ters with persons OF dubious charac-
ter. The fact is. that an ingenious
plot TO get rid of very old friend. Dr.
Lucius Carter. the botanist. drew me
into the criminal line. and since then
that phase of investigation has seemed
fairly TO obtrude itself on me. Off
cially and unofficially. Even up here.
where l hoped TO enjoy months rest
do you know" he said. breaking off.
that you have most interesting inset
OF ocean currents hereabouts?'
"Of course. Lonesome Cove But
kindly finish that even up here I rec
oilect your saying that you were wait
ing for me. Haven't traced any scien-
tific crime to my door. have your
Let me forget my work for little
while" pleaded his visitor. and look
at yours
Sedgwick rose Come upstairs" he
said and led the way TO the big. bare.
bright studio.
From the threshold Chester Kent de-
livered an opinion after one approving
survey. You really work. see
Il really do. Where 90 you see IL.
thought"
"Aii over the place. No draperies |
or fripperies or fopperies OF art here. |
The barer the room the more work !
done In IL"
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
JOE COKER MUST
 AGAIN FACE TRIAL
SECOND HEARING OF SLAYER OF OLMSTEAD PHYSICIAN
 BEGINS.

Little Rock, March 3O.-Joe Coker farmer of near Olmstead, in the north part of this county, will face a second trial today on the charge of killing pr. John Harrod, October II 1913. The first trial resulted in a dis agreement.
 Coker, it is said, went to the physi- clans home, called him to the gate and without word fired a charge of shot into the physicians face and chest. pr. Harrod lived long enough to tell who shot him. It is said that Coker accused Dr. Harrod of making improper proposals to Mrs. Coker.
 After the shooting, while officers from Little Rock were hurrying to the scene, Coker went to Jacksonville and surrendered. Officers of Jacksonville hrouoht him to Little Rock late that night.
 Coker will be defended by R. G. Bruce of Conway and J. Q. A. Harrod of Oklahoma City. Robert L. Rogers, prosecuting attorney, will be assisted by F. T. Vaughan.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
NEGATIVE SIDE WINS
 IN FRANKLIN DEBATE

The Franklin Literary society of Hendrix College Saturday night held its twenty-seventh annual open ses- sion in the college chapel, which was attended by large number of friends of the college, the question being Re solved, That the United States Would be Unsuitable in Intervening in Mex ico." The negative side, represented by Oscar Fawcett and O. C. Landers, won, the judges being unanimous in their decision. Oscar Fawcett was declared the best individual debater. Joseph R. Holmes, IT,, and E. A. Hol. loway represented the affirmative side.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Tuesday, unset tied weather; probably rain.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30

The very pattern in Rugs that you have been wanting may be gone if you wait. l have a new assortment on display today. w. w. Westmore- land.-l57d2t
 We are ready to do your plumbing work in first-class shape, and will guarantee perfect satisfaction. Don't fail to see us. Home Heating and Plumbing Go. Phone No. 4O3.-dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
SHELTON--ELLIS.

Miss Edna Shelton, daughter of c. ". Shelton of this city, and c. B. FL lis of Uttl> Rock were married yes tsrday afternoon 1t 5 o'clock at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. ". B. McDuGee, 61l Conway boulevard. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ot- to Wilmington, pastor of the First Baptist church of Conway. The only witnesses to the celebration were the immediate family of the bride and . few intimate friends. The couple left on the afternoon train for Little Rock, where they will reside. MT. FL lis is in the insurance business.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
3, at the Grand. Directed by Mrs Fanny Dunaway- -Hogan.-l57dtf

For Rent.-Large two-story dwell ling-six boarders in the house al ready. Party renting the house leav- ing town. See J. D. Dunaway.-l57-6 -6
 Mir. and Mrs. A. J. Livingston and children of Russellville spent Sunday in this city, guests of MT. Livingston s parents, MT. and Mrs. A. E. Living Ston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
AL. NICHOLS AGAIN
 LEADS COMMITTEE

A. L. Nichols of Union township was again elected chairman of the County Democratic Central Commit tee, when the new committee organiz- cd late Saturday afternoon. J.. R. Donnell and W. R. McHenry were d. 80 nominated for the position, but MT. Nichols received a majority on the first ballot. MT. Donnell was then unanimously elected secretary and the committee adjourned, subject to the call of the chairman.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
NORMAL DEFEATS .ARGENTA.

The State Normal defeated the team from Argenta hisl school Sat urday, 2 to 13, in poo y-played and uninteresting game. Both pitchers were pounded fearfully during the first five innings, but after that Hous- CT of the Normal pitched good game. Finn of Argenta was touched up for a total of 13 hits.
 The Normal team will meet the Deaf Mutes of Little Rock Saturday on the Normal field.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
MEAT MARKET CHANGED
 HANDS.

We want to advise our customers that we have sold our meat market to Messrs. Long & Robins of this city. We desire to thank you, one and all, for your valued patronage in the past, and assure you it was highly appre- ciated. We remain,
 Very truly yours, (d1t THOMAS & SON.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
PULLMAN CASE AFFIRMED.

Little Rock, March 30.-The su preme court today affirmed the Ar thur Tillman case. Tiilman was con victed and sentenced to death in Lo ran county for the murder of hi! sweetheart, Amanda Stephens, whose body he threw in 2 well.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
Red Lights in
 Conway

You can tell where they are by walking down the street at night Ma tional Mazda Light Globes give a white, clear light that is easily distin- guishable from the old carbon globes. The carbon globe looks red compared with the Mazda. National Mazda Lamps give double the light of the old lamp and less than one-half of the electric current. They are now made so they will stand just as rough han ding as the old-style lamp. The price also has been lately reduced. Give them trial. We are sole agents for them in Conway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30

The Woman's Home Mission So. ciety will take orders for cake, serve banquets, furnish refreshments for entertainments at reasonable prices Phone orders to Mrs. w. N. Owen. Phone 5S.-155dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
MILITIA TONIGHT.

All members of Co. A., A. N. G., ,.re requested to meet tonight at the Hal ter building.
 ADAM L. HARRIS Second Lieut..
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30

B. F. Spires will see that your plumbing is done in first-class shape by expert workmen. Also as cheap as it can be done. Don't fail to see us. Home Heating and Plumbing Co., Phone No. 403.-dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30

Will the party who borrowed our cross-cut saw a few days since, please return it and accept our thanks? I. N. Fields & Son-157d3t
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-03-30
Personals

-s- <
 Negro minstrel Friday night.-d5t | E. F. Park is in Little Rock today.
 Five comedies tonight at the Grand. J. H. Pence spent Sunday in this city.
 l Walter Jones is Little Rock visitor today.
 Mrs. John w. Conger is visiting in Little Rock. w. J. Snow went to Little Rock this morning. Dave Stewart went to Little Rock . this afternoon. Raymond c. Reid spent Sunday in the Capital city. Miss Nannette Akin is spending the day in Little Rock William Gaines of Hot Springs is visiting in the city. Miss Francis Tyrone is shopping in the City of Roses today.
 For good, fresh meat, call 285. The o. K. Meat Market,-159dtf
 l.. F.. Moore returned to Searcy this afternoon, after a visit here.
 Dr. J. H. Reynolds is transacting business in Little Rock today.
 Call the o. K Meat Market for good meat. Phone 285.-159dtf
 Negro minstrel Friday night at the Grand. Local talent.-l59-d5t
 For Rent-Four furnished rooms. Mrs. T. R. Douglass.-153dtf
 For Rent-Four-room cottage on Faulkner street. J. D. Collier.-dtf
 Furniture and refrigerators repair ed. T. c. Haskins. Phone 19.-15S-tf
 Hansford Russell, former student of Hendrix College, is visiting in Con- way.
 For sale, one fve-year-old horse, buggy and harness. Royce Wilkins. -l59-dtf
 For Sale.-A nice six-room resi- dence on Clifton street. See Mrs. E. J. Witt.-l57dtf
 Lost, bunch of keys. Notify Hen drix College and receive reward. A. W. Taylor-ltd
 Miss Maggie Harrison of Little Rock arrived this morning to visit friends in Conway
 Benefit Baraca class of Baptist Sunday school-a negro minstrel, Fri day night.-159-d5t
 Prompt deliveries, good fresh meat, and courteous treatment. The o. K. Meat Market.-159dtf
 Soft lump coaf, screened and free from slack, $5 per ton. R. B. McCul- loch. Phone 122.-dtf
 All ladies of Conway are invited to see my pot plants and hardy shrubs. Mrs. J. A. Pence.-148dtf
 "The Stolen Heart" Selig comedy full of fun and fine fancy, will head the bill at the Grand tonight.
 Mrs. E. A. Bolton of Lake Village is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. w. Akin, on Center street.
 Hats cleaned and blocked. Old hats made new. See Ingram Hartje, Agent Capital Hat Co.,, phone 94.-156d3t
 Under direction of Mrs. Fanny Hogan, local talent negro minstrel at the Grand Friday night.-159-d5t
 Local talent negro minstrel at the Grand Friday night. Benefit Baraca class of Baptist Sunday school.-d5t You have to see our window to ap- preciate our Easter novelties. Nell son Drug Co.,, 300 North Front St.dtf For Rent-Business building 40 by 100 feet, now occupied by Plunkett- farrell Co.,, after April l. Andy Hess.-dtf Prof. and Mrs. A. L. Hutchins of Augusta, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Hutchins' parents, MT. and Mrs J. J. Smith, on Ash street. l The hit of the season. Home talent minstrel show Friday evening, April
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-14
TIE RcHIIeHT
n.+srA Mevs fr81a the Fields Of
Science, EdiiGatton ana m
STEEL TIES.

steel ties are coming into use IN
II hts country. Steel ties firmly fixed
I'm concrete road-beds have long
been employed BY the steam andeiec-
t1-ic railroads Of Europe They naSs
Ebeen found to be much more durable
and much less expensive than the use
IF wooden ties with their constanK
renewal. According to EuropeSa,n
economy, it was a waste OF nature :
gifts continually to harvest forests
for the manufacture OF shortiVssu
track underpining when the steel TIE.
protected by concreted, meant per
manent construction. Apparently.
American railway men are beginning
10 favor the use Of the steel products.
The recent construction OF A.Iv0
feet of double track I'm a small ONO
city makes use OF the steel tie ana
the concrete bedding. One obJectlon
which has been raised In this country
a rainst the employment OF such ral h-
way- track structures has been that
| they do not allow trains to ride g
SIN oothly as do the Woouen-u Is.
tracks. European railway travel y
cited in support OF this assertlon
while the European cars 90 not roe
as smoothly as those operated IN TINS ms
Iconntry. perhaps, it must be remem-
bered that they are OF far lighter
CONSTRUCTION than the American cars:
and so, more subject to Jars ana
|Swayings. ~
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-14

D6WNNG STREET,. !.

Downing Street is the heart OF
the British empire There Is king
and emperor in Buckingham Palace.
a little way to the west beyond st.
-Janaes's Park: and there is q Perlt-
ament just around the corner 80 t1
speak, In Westminster Palace: but
when the empire acts as an emptge.
the impulse comes out OF Downing
street
Downing street is one block Ions
and hopelessly narrow-one almost
|oveFlooks it entirely on the approach
to Westminster. In this street there
are but two of the great departments
of the British government-the for
eign ONCE and the colonial once.
How much OF the worlds business
these two bureaus deal with Is easily
ina 6fned. But, in addition. there
are two residences in Downing
Istreet, state residences maintained
at the public expense for cabinet Of
|ficers. In one OF these lives the prime
minfster: IN the other the ehRhceilor
OF the excheQuer
The men now occupying these
houses. and incidentally these Offices.
are Herbert II. AsQuith and DAVID
Lloyd George. They are the men
who are now guiding Britain through
the greatest war OF her history
Downing street is stf1l the center OF
the empire.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-10-14
Al Live Issue.

That the liquor question is still a
live 6ne in West Virginia was made
plain by an ADDRESS of the Hon. 9,
w. Crabbe, superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon League of this state. He
stated that in all probability It would
be necessary to ask the Legislature
for amendments to the Yost law II
the courts decided some cases
against them and urged the people
to vote for men for legislative offices
who are pledged to uphold the kind
of prohibition the people voted for.
The Republican platform of Mar
on county pledged its candidates fol
the Republican candidate for tho
senate has made this one of his ad'
vertised PLATFORM pledges, coming
out in the open on this question
which he recognizes as live issue
West virginian.