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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

copal church. His attorney said that
he is the conundrum and pity OF the
four. Frank was sent to the Elmira
reformatory for carrying concealed
weapons. a slung shot and a revolver.
His own story is that they were given
him in a package by a man he did not
know and that he was holding them
temporarily. Up to that time his con
duct had been exemplary. but after his
release from the reformatory he
sought evil associates and began TO
get into trouble, which eliminated in
the shooting of the gambler. Did the
reformatory make "Dago Frank
gangster?
"Gyp the Blood received careful
moral and religious training. became
frequenter of pool rooms, was ar
rested for larceny when Il. and served
terms for minor offenses in the city re-
formatory and the state penitentiary.
Two brothers had criminal tendencies.
The fact that the parents OF all
these youths were industrious, self
respecting persons is worthy OF con-
sideration. but Mr.. Lane. probably is
too hasty in his conclusion that the
waywardness of no one of the four
can be explained on hereditary
grounds. 4 blood faint can easily leap
over a generation. Students OF hered-
ity would not be content without trac-
ing back the ancestors of the gunner
to discover whether defective plasm
had not gone into them.
But environment is the great fac
tor after all. II Lefty" could have
gone TO the country to convalesce, if
Whitley" had remained in Poland. If
"Dago Frank" had never seen the in
side of reformatory. and "Gyp the
Blood" could have been saved from
evil associations, those four boys
would not have met the end they did.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
THE SCARLET SINGER.

~ nee there was a very beauti-
~ ful red cardinal, who was all
shiny and crimson from the
tip of his brilliant crest to the ends
OF his pretty toes.
He loved the warm sunshine, the
bright flowers and the rosy sun
sets, but most OF all he loved the
shy little cardinal he wished to make
his mate.
for her, and she answered back very
happily.
So at the early morning, he sprang
up with the dawn and sang and sang
from the topmost post OF the high
back fence.
The next morning the blackbirds
squawked at the fence and the spar
rows quarreled beside it-altogether
it didn't seem half good enough a
place for a joyous Cardinal to pour
forth his song.
So he flew around back and forth
in search of better place.
After testing two or three loca-
tions he decided to try the topmost
limb OF an Usage orange tree.
Perched high on the swaying
branch, he rocked in the breeze and
sang OF all the joy in his warm
young heart.
The next morning as he few TO
his new perch he found IL occupied
by two blue jays who were quarrel
ing in a most ungentlemanly fashion,
over a worm.
Just as though they couldn't find
plenty of other worms" said the
Cardinal. Disguised. "I'll not sing
where there IS quarreling
So he searched again and finally
decided upon the tip of an old apple
tree, which stood close by a house
There, for three mornings, he sang
20 his hearts content, undisturbed
by any bird.
But on the fourth morning. he had
hardly started his song, till big
woodpecker few to the apple tree
and began tapping the trunk for
food.
At first the Cardinal paid no atten-
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
ok Ro11see
a7dHs Nelqhbo-|

/ do not crave my
neighbours lands.
For they are 'ess
than mine;
! do not envy him,
his hands
Are coarse, my
robes are fine:
I do not. when I
see him pass,
Look out with
Jealous eyes:
I do not crave his
OK or ass,
They're nothing I
would prize.
The Lord in gazing
down on me
Must be immense
iy pleased.
Beholding my COM
placency;
NJ heart is not
diseased
BY craving for the
treasures which
My neighbor may
display;
The lands that I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Washington-The American Society
for Thrift. of which Simon w. Straus
OF Chicago is president, organized to
fight against extravaganza in every
form among the American people, has
undertaken a campaign for nation
wide expansion which includes the for
nation of local chapters of the organ
ization in every town and city. a
statement issued from headquarters
here says Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Gin
cinnati, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
FIeeInQ From Care.

What's troubling you?" he asked
after the ship had put out TO sea ana
their native shore was beginning to
fade in the distance
II just know" she sadly replied.
that this freedom from care can't
last. I'm sure to remember something
pretty soon that ] forgot"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

TO THE GIRL.
/ led him to an upper story of the house
and put him in a closet Then, going
| below, she waited breathlessly for
what might happen. But a few min
| utes elapsed before half dozen men
broke into the clearing and came to-
ward the house. All passed on but
one. who pulled up at the open door
and called out to the girl:
''Seen a man go by here just now:"
Yes
(which way did he go?'
II heard his horse gallopin' into the
timber over there" pointing.
The man started off and Joined the
others After awhile the fugitive came
downstairs. He was not over twenty
five years old and good looking. though
his face was ashy pale. He went up
to the girl. took her hand in his and
said feelipgly:
You've saved my life"
What did they want with you?" she
asked.
They wanted to hang me-"
what for?'
well. I'm the slickest gambler in
ment down the creek and cleaned 'em
all out. Besides, I've done more shoot
in than all the rest of 'em put together.
They decided that 1 am too desperate
a character to have around. so they
concluded to git rid of me-
The girl listened to this with sober
countenance.
What makes you look so sorry?"
asked the man.
81 don't like to think of you as a
gambler"
He seemed touched by her interest in
him. what difference does it make
to you whether I'm good or bad?" he
asked.
Reckon I'd rather save a good man
from the vigilantes than bad one.
suppose 1 should have given you up"
The man looked at her intently for a
few moments. then. But you didn't"
he said. Would you have given me
up If you had known l was gam
bler?"
81 don't know that I would"
Would you, rather 1 wouldn't be a
gambler"
yes"
'Or a shooter?"
Yes"
Little girl. give me some OF that |
supper you're cookin'. I'm hungry ana |
need suStenance."
The girl. who had been frying some |
bacon and potatoes. put part of them
on plate and set it on the table The /
young man sat down. and she poured |
him a cupful of coffee. He had some
Ii.
heartily. When he had finished he rose
and. pouring out on the table heap Of
money that he had won by gambling.
looked at her as much as to say, "Wiil
you take it:''
She shook her head.
A look of disappointment crossed his
face.
What can I do" he asked. ito re-
pay you for saving me from the vigf
antes?"
"Stop gamblin and snootin' and AT
the other things"
He made no reply TO this. but seemed
% have been deeply moved. He stood
cooking out through the open door In
he direction the vigilantes had taken
Ind listening. Presently he said;
II reckon I'd better git out of here
while have chance. They'll over
AXE my horse and. seem no rider on
him. Will know that they've passed
ne. They'll come back for me-"
He took the girls hand and looked
earnestly into her eyes.
Say. little gal. lie 1t hadn't been for
'ou I'd be swingin' now. You own
he rest OF my life. For you I'll stop
,ambiin' and shootin' and the other
Kings. Goodby."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Peoria county furnishes one OF the
strongest arguments for road improve
nent that has yet been heard. A l.
NTH fell dead from the effects OF
tie exertion OF walking up n muddy
hill. He alighted from his buggy to
tighten the load of his horse. Doubt
less the fact that the horse survived
will be seized upon by those who op-
pose spending money on the roads 10
sustain their side OF the argument.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

He tills unfruitful- clay.
do not crave my neighbor's wife,
She's plain and old and III;
My neighbor. toiling all his life.
Is unrewarded still;
He doubtless envies me and sighs
For things that 1 possess
All. how Jehovah must despise
Him for his wickednessi
No jealousy do I permit
To lodge within my breast;
ObeL Mt unto holy writ.
I should be richly blessed
But he that. seeing I am high.
Would share the. things claim
Must be regarded from the sky
AS deep in sin and shame.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Say. pa, what's a sense of humor?"
well. you know your Uncle David
isn't married. And of course your
Uncle David has no little boys to look
after. Your Uncle David often comes
to me very seriously and tells me
what / ought to do in order that you
may be brought up in the right way.
This shows you what isn't a sense of
humor"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
PLAYED a Dual RnIe

now said newly made husband.
am your captain. and you must let
me command You through life"
You have dual capacity" replied
the FORMER widow. because You are
my captain and my second mcte also"
London Telegraph.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
According to the Maxims.

According to the Maxims.
THE QUESTION.
Are you treasuring up for the rainy day?
While the glad sun shines are you ma
king hay?
Are you keeping in mind the fact, my
boy.
That only in toiling may snen have Joy?
That never
May anyone prosper and honored die
Who fails to engage each day in some
high
Endeavor?
THE ANSWER.
I'm indulging in carelessness while
may,
For never again may l come tl.is way;
The morrow takes care of itself. you
know;
The happy are those who play they
go;
The present
VIII never come back and money is vile
Jack is dulled by work: enjoy the world
while
It's pleasant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

We are net surprised to learn that
the city OF Mexico has not yet learned
that Torreon has fallen. Apparently
81 has forgotten that the capital city
also fell once on time and not so
long ago either, but that there are a
number OF Americans still living who
took part in the campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

The South Indian railways mile
age at the close of 1912 totaled 1896,
of which 446 miles were 4.5-foot gauge,
1,205 miles 3.2S-foot gauge, and "A
miles 2.-5-foot gauge. The systems
annual earnings amounted to sS,7S4,-
go.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

You are judged not less by the out
ward appearance OF your homes than
by your clothes. To permit your resi-
dence to go implanted and your yard
Uttered with trash speaks as plainly
Of shiftlessness as the wearing OF
soiled clothing. This is the week TO
clean up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Pity the man who finds home such a
cheerful place that he always wants
to hurry there as soon as his days
work is done. Heaven won't be much
OF an improvement for him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
April Ia IN American
History.

washington received notice ~ w
John Langdon. president o.
gress. of his election as mrs. 70.
ident OF the United States OF &C.
lea" o-.
1se5-president Abraham Lincoln l'o,
tally wounded by a pistol sho'' ,-,h
at a. IN. the morning OF Tue .
IeO5-Remains OF John Paui I n.ra-
naval hero OF the Americas
luton. discovered In Paris ..Aor
19lI-Georce Cary ESgieSton'
and editor. died; born lSlo
All the news all the time -Ins
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

several days there was no song
only an occasional flash of red or a
chirp told that the Cardinal was still
cheeri
Finally there came a day-so warm
and sunny-that the Cardinal felt
the song simply must come.
After preliminary furries he de-
cidcd on a tall concrete telegraph
pole as the best place.
. There he perched. spot of vivid
color against the blue sky, and filled
the air with his joyous song of good
cheer.
So all through the summer he sang
in the early morning-from the top
of the dull gray pole.
And the people who lived nearby
felt better and happier when they
heard. in the early morning. his glad
song-"Good cheer-Good cheerH
Tomorrozc-One Morning Glory.
Ingram Judson.D
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
Wise, llkewihe.

Wihie-Paw. what is a sunny dis
position?
Paw-That is something possessed
by man who points out the silver
lining In the cloud and then borrows
your umbrella before it starts to rain.
my son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
JIGaSs ENSTa@JWds

ton to the newcomer, but the wooc-
pecker pounded louder and louder
till the noise could not be ignored,
and the scarlet singer fiirted his tail
in disgust and flew away. Then Tor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
Further Information

Now. said the teacher, can Won
tell me anything about Hiawatha?"
Yes" replied little Henry. It's the
tuna mat made Longfellow famous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
SHE WONDERED.

Yes" said Mr..
Henpeok. "I try
to learn some
thing every day"
II wonder" his
wife replied, "if
that's why so
many people we
a r e acquainted
with think YOU
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Word having gone out that the COM
ing White house wedding is to be
quiet affair" national apprehension
that there might be a charivari by
the senate CT some other similar dis
orderly PROCEDURE will be allayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

TERNIS-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island. s. per year by mail
In advance.
Complaints or delivery service should
be made TO the circulation department.
which should also be notified In every
Instance where IL is desired 20 have
paper discontinued. a. carriers have no
authority In the premises.
All communications % arCumcntative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached Tor publica-
ton No such articles VIII be printed
over fictitious signatures.
Telephones IN all departments Cen
trail Union. Rock Island las. has and
2145.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

and Richmond, Va, have expressed
their desire to obtain the cooperation
of the society in laying out courses of
lectures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

The fond young mothers greatest
sacrifice is made when she consents
not to call her child Earl.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
CANDID OPINION.

The captain of industry who has
carved out his own fortune often
makes a mess of it when he tries to
carve a turkey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Conscience is good deal like the
Thomas cat. It is usually most active
at night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Stated vanity is what most peopl
mistake for success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

The buds will now have their spring
opening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
sack.Handed Illustration.

don't show your age?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 second ave
tue. Rock Island. III entered at the
Nostofficc a. sccoud-class mattcrD
Rock Island Member OF the Associated
Press.
BY THE }. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

Tomorrozr-OHs Morning Glory.
Ingram Judson.D
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-14

All the news all the time The A'11
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-11
LINER MINNETONKA CHASED BY UNKNOWN wARSHIP But
ESCAPES IN HEAVY FOG-MANY GERMAN AND AUS
TRAN RESSERyISTS STRANDED IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK Aug 1O.-Whie incoming ocean liners TODAY
brought confirmation that foreign warps cruising the
Atlantic coast strict censorship cables leading
ud perhaps kept hidden from public knowledge
North German Lloyd steamer konprnz Wilhelm which
OF coal out of this under darkness
he Florida began its enforcement the
Inc British cruiser Essex has captured the German liner
taxing her prize of Hamilton Bermuda according
messages declared to have been overheard The
correspondent at Bermuda indicated
mad which he had not been allowed
his message in informing
ent OF the reported capture Of the Kronprinz Wilhelm
ENFORCE NEUTRALITY LAWS.
or authorities put into effect rigid
today almost of
Atlantic transport liner Mnnetonka with the story warshp ma
uonah not learned had pursued her during
TO American waters An embargo placed wireless
aken after the authorities began at sea
might be communicating with ships of nationality in port
The chase of the Mnneonka ended ony after the
steamed INTO the three mile neutral Nan
ucke Three days out from Liverpool Mnnetonka ng
sh Rag was informed by wireless Oceanic
on ner way To England, that o war exist
ESCAPES IN FOG
Last night the refused 10 disclose nv r.sss -
TO warp which asked IT, With port holes banked
eiectc wires to sateroom the toch
i've iog and lew hours later
ihousanas OF German and Stranded
ere mane 10 md Of transportation The Holland
american line steamship Rotterdam
expects to sail
announced that its
Gay Tor italian ports reseryss nationality who seeL
lhe lampor and Holt line resumption of
OF It's SHIPS to Brazil and Argentine beginning Thursday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-11
STRANDED AMERICANS NOT
ANXIOUS TO RETURN HOME
WITH FOREIGN BANKS AD..
VANCING FUNDS MANY
WILL REMAIN. "a
Commercial Liners Able 10 Care
For All That Desire 10 Return.
Situation Improved.

WAsHlNGTON D. O.. Aux 10
Americans In Europe have about
stopped clamoring % return home. ae.
cordinE 10 today's reports 10 the
Slate Department from Ambassador
Page. az London The arnbagsador "a.
bied that while steamers sailing SAT.
urday Tor the United States carried
1000 Americans. since the treasure
cruiser started across the Atlantic
and thc banks began advancing casb
on demand. many - those Vbo 81
urst feaieEod the enbaarv v-ffb 80
peals Tor transportation now eTpresr
WiiHnfncss 20 remain indofrifefv
Secretary Garrison eafIrnsfcd -
nifht That The number 0f Ar1orfc.,,-
strandrd in Europe who really deefrc
20 return home has dropped fo ao 80
hf harrison now doubts wbefbcr I,
Nli be necessary 10 send anv veeaois
e.for. ~ bring these ponuia 10 a.
nllfl riaffs. aH commercial line 80.
pear io D. able 20 take caro- ~ 49,.
su one Or two rhius. he fhirk. -.
iase lo % sent 90 some porf4 mo-,
= . til'flcane have congreratef bovo,.,S
F.ach nf neutral commorrIs1 yo.
.eis. but for the most part fbc .o,,,.
puafe is believed to have parsad -.i,h
fContfnusd an p. -.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-11
SPIES ARE
EXECUTED
BELGIUM OVERRUN WITH
GERMAN SPIES AND MANY
ARE ARRESTED.
One Hundred shot Yesterday :
Many Caught With Bombs In
PoSSession-Rigid Orders.

BRUSSELS. Aug 30. via Paris.
2t35 p. m-BelaIur has been
covered with network % Ger.
man spies. Sir hundred ALREADY
have beer arrested. ard one
hundred were shot today.
Some cf the Germans captured
we're wearing uniforms of aer
d1r~es. civic guards. soldiers and
ofccrs Of the Belgian army
Many 'f the spies captu-ed we're
armed with bombs ard revoIvrra.
ard were riding in automobiles
bearing false numbers They also
nad M their possession telearar,s
and letters s.tr the counterfeit
signature % the B-iaIar minister
% war
just before ard after The foht.
ing BEGAN private signs we're Dis.
covered on bridges. military
works a0d auucducts. irdIcatIra
tnat these structures should bs
blown %
Severe precautions have r-.y
been taken tY the Military Huth-rI.
ties. s0d no one q adr,I Itted ~ 49,
railway stations without MILITARY
permits. Automobiles are haftr5
at every mile
The war minister has Issu~d
proclamation tnat every Ger-,s.
ard Austrian who does not dr-fs--
hIrsef within - hours will b.
consfdered spy Since -.
Flanders provinces were pfa-~s
under martial iaN. tyso DAYS ass
more than 1000 spies have bee-
arrested
Forty thousand volunteers hsvs
beer enrolled ard have b---
forr'sd into twenty regiments 81
two thousand men each
ire tralr service between Brua
sels arc Paris was resumed this
morning
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-11

Diplomatic relations between been
broken and the ambassadors have left capitals
'gn Office in statement the initiative taken by
Austrian aiding the Germans.
The French advancing in Asace what opposition
not known The Germans the city Of ge while the Bel
gan troops hold the forts The Belgian official view
ston quite satisfactory Strong guard all approaches
Brussels.
The Austrians before bombardng Belgrade
while of the Seran taking the
The North Sea is closed the fishing
garded significant view of the that
and German fleets in that water.
The German cruiser Karlsruhe. which arrived
Rico reported Friday night
British and French cruisers
The French government fobds publication of the French
casualties list that Germans know the
French troops
All Germans and Belgium declare themselves
within p hours. or they will be arrested spies.
ROME. Aug lO-Thomas Nelson Page the United States am
aadot has been authorized by the Washington
poporonatey the American of
Tor the relief Of stranded citizens The Chinese has
pped 10 MIR Page TO obtain
II going to Washington
Attempts being to
that they Italy life are more normal
IN Switzerland Is said besides the
money Of the hotels and boarding
meals Similar conditions said 10 exist and
other French resorts =
shipping gold To England has brought exchange
American paper 90 nearly normal - -
Inc distress OF Americans stranded
the American
and the resources has in hand compao
he continent The committee making with the
continental railways to provide distressed Americans tansporta.
toonenusa
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-11

"hile sixty miles on Sandy Hook
late yesterday the British tank steam
er Wspello. which arrived here TO.
day sighted the Olympic. Of the
White Star line. which left New York
yesterday. without passengers. appar.
entity headed for England From the
course the Olympic was following. the
captain OF the Wapello reported. she
seemed 70 be steaming along a course
which would take her toward Halifax.
where several of the White Star feet
nave put In recently Ofhcers OF the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-11
tcontiBasd oB PaTs Eis,.l
WILSON DRAFTS PLAN FoR
PEACE IN sANTo DOMINGO

WASHINGTON. Aug 10 4 6efrt,.
plan drafted b. Pres ident Wilson for
me restoration of peace and orderly
government in the Dominican rrnubli~
is carried hy On American commfsefrn
ehicu left Havana. Cuba. today frr
santiago. crr0ufe % Sanfo Uomirro
City. Until the commission has made
ifs Representa- fione 20 -re warrinr fs-.
lions in the island republic. details -
ne plan VIII not b. made public The
Leace commissioners are Minister
James 5ulllTan. former Governor Toh7
sranklin Fort q New Jersey. and
tnarles G. smith, Boston lawyer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-08-11
SWORN IN
members % Federal Reserve Beard
Receive COMMUNICATIONS For.
nal Meeting Thursday.

WASHINGTON. ID G.. Aug 10
Ihe Fed'ral reserve board. entrusted
system created b. fhf new currency
Jaw. actually came into existence 10.
day when The Eve members appoint.
ID bl President Wilson took tho oath
of once az The Treasury Department.
flsns Tor taking over the system set
np hi thf orranixafi0u committee.
-nl opening The reserve banks for
on -.ness within the next few weeks a.
ready ere under way. though the Art
formal meeting % the board uf1f not
D. held Until Thursday
,1arIre Hamlin. governor. r. A.
nfIano ricf governor Paul ST. War.
blrr ~. =. q. Harding and Adoiph 4