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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
Mr.. Robin Redbreasa's Best F friend

for a while the little old lady felt very
forlorn and lonesome.
Then. just as she was getting too
forlorn and lonesome TO be comforta-
BILE, who should come flying into her
yard but Mr. and Mrs. Robin Red
breast. Now they look as if they
were hunting for something" said the
little old lady watching them thought
fully, If l sit very still maybe l will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
HIDDEN TREES.

The mackerel measured four feet in
length, and one foot around.
Percy pressed all the flowers that
came his way.
will owe eternal gratitude for your
kindness to my mother.
In olden times men liked TO go to a
knightly tournament.
The hat-pin entered her head and
caused serious trouble.
'Tis gloomy since dark has fallen.
The farmer viii reap each field in
turn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

cottage all by herself. And because
she was kind and good and indus
trious, she wasn't often lonesome-she
was busy. But because she was after
all. just a person, she WAS lonesome
sometimes, just sometimes. And when
those times came she liked to talk to
the birds.
But sad 70 relate. there were no
birds nesting in her yard this partic-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

see what they want-maybe they will
decide to nest in my pear tree" So
she sat very still, right close up to the
fence where she could see the pear
tree and the whole back yard, and
watched.
1t was very soon evident that robins
were not looking for a nesting place.
They didn't even glance at the old pear
tree though its most comfortable notch
was in plain view. But they were
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
Il OurPuZZleC
HALF SQUARE.

HALF SQUARE.
My first is one of the United States.
My second is not cold.
My third is neutral pronoun.
My fourth is nothing
ANSWERS.
HIDDEN TREES: Elm, Cypress,
WillO1o, Oak. Pine, Cedar. Peach.
HALF SQUARE,: ohio
Hot
1t
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

ID y l think that he must have been
sorry sometimes that he ever grew up.
He describes somewhere the fun that
children have in enchantment-
though the ways of children cross
with their elders in a hundred places
daily, they never go in the same d.
rection"-the road to the Enchanted
Palace. With him Meal-time was al
most always a game.
when my cousin and 1 took our
porridge of a morning." he says, I'VE
had a device to enliven the course OF
the meal. He ate his with sugar, and
explained it to be a country continual
ly buried under snow. 1 took mine
with milk, and explained 1t to be a
country suffering gradual inundation.
You can imagine us exchanging bull
letins: how here was an island still
unsubmerged, here valley not yet
covered with snow: what inventions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
81 Me SPRING WIND 81

me- hat. a white one with a most
gorgeous band around it.
Whiski l came along. And whisk,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06
Pretending Over Porridge

EN OBERT LOUIS STEVENSON
~ never forgot when he grew up
N that he had once been a child;
V | think that he must have been
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

4 MAN possessed of seven son,
~ Was very much distressed
For. every one of them i,
seemed
Ill nature had possessed.
They quarrelled always in their play,
hey wrangled over work:
Zach wanted but the easiest part.
he hardest task would shirk.
One day he called them to the shed.
And said. Nov don't be scared
o please you all have a stunt.
10 show your strength. prepared.
his tagot here. close tied, of sticks.
Zach one Of you shall take
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-06

And see if with knee and hands
He possibly can break."
They failed of course. He cut TIKI
band.
And said. Nov lads. try these;
Then. taking each one separately.
They broke the sticks with ease.
He said. The lesson is. my sons.
That in the common band.
Of brother-love and confidence.
Together you should stand"
A motto for home
And nations all:
United NE stand.
Divided NE fall"
The Glasgow courier., 1916-08-25

The lar@r~t hytl~uIi. lift lucl, in the
world is at pcterShoruu@il. Canada. 1t
consists OF two great steel boxes or
pontoonS, moving III and down be
tween guiding towers. When Il boat
moves into one of the two ponloonS the
lock gates are closed behind il, and
water is pumped into the other pom
toon until ii becomes heavier than that
containing the boat, which then. bein.
overweighted, rises bodily into the air
until it reaches the level of the upper
canal. The boats are lifted total dis
tance of siXty-iive feet. the gates and
capStans being operated entirely by
hydraulic power. The time of lockage
Tor boats is about twelve minutes, the
actual time of the vertical lift bein.
one and one-half minutes.-St. Nicho
las.
The Glasgow courier., 1916-08-25
GEO. W. FARR-FOR CONGRESS
To be continued

| NV. ". i ANN--f ON NO\GRESS
To the Voters of Montana:-
came to Montana Just twenty
years ago next September from Ne
| braska, my native state, and am
forty-one years old. was raised
on a farm near Marquette. My father
was a native of New York State, and
Civil War Veteran, and my mother
was from Vermont. | attended the
country and village schools, the Col
lege at Hastings, Nebraska, and also
one at Central City, Nebraska, and
later the State University of Nebras-
ka at Lincoln, from which | gradual
ed in 1896, in the same year coming
to Miles City where have ever since
been actively engaged in the practice
of my profession-the law.
was married in 1898 to Miss
Claudia Sewer, native of Virginia,
and we have four children two girls
and two boys.
was Mayor of Miles City one
term, at which time | was also Pres
ident of the Montana Municipal
League, the organization Of which, in
Great Falls. in 1910, l was largely
responsible for.
At the meeting of the Republicans
from all over the State in Billings on
February %, 1912, l was elected the
President of the Progressive Repub-
lican League of Montana then organ
lied. | was the candidate for Asso-
ciate Justice Of the Supreme Court on
the Progressive ticket in 1912. l
am one Of the National Council from
of Lo No
| League Of Boston. and a member of
the Academy of Political Science of
New York City.
feel entirely qualified to we'll and
truly represent the State of Montana
in the Congress of the United States
as Representative from this great
State. | am sure that | can there
make myself felt as an influence in
the shaping of legislation which will
be beneficial to the people Of the
! United States. and in particular to
the State of Montana
| ! will be the Representative in Con-
gress of all the people of Montana
without regard to section or locality.
| am for a square deal and equal rights
to all. with favoritsm or special pri-
Nllege to none; for true. genuine un-
divided Americanism; preparedness.
protection. prosperity and social jus
tice..
| stand for nomination and election
unon my record in public and private
life as a citizen, and in the regard with
which am held by my friends and
acrnaintaNces.
GEORGE W. FARR-Candidate for
Representative in Congress. ADV
The Glasgow courier., 1916-08-25
Be Prepared.

Daniel Webster once told friend
mat his great speech in reply to
Hayne, which is the high water mark
OF modern eloquence, but which at the
time was supposed to have been deliv-
cred without preparation. had been
substantially prepared long before
W hen called upon suddenly to reply
TO the fiery Carolinian'S attacks, which
SO alarmed the New En2landers ut the
capital, he was entirely at ease and
ready for the fray, for. as he said, he
had "only to turn to his notes tucked
away i'll pigeonhole" and refresh
his recollection. IF Hayne." he said
mad tried to make speech to fit my
notes he could hot have hit them bet
ter. No man is inspired 10y the occa.
sion. ! never was"
The Glasgow courier., 1916-08-25

CASTLE" said Gourou dryly. by the
way, have you seen Miss Guile this
morning?"
Robins cheeks were now completely
suffused. certainly not"
"She was in the Rue de la Paix half
an hour ago. thought you might
"You saw her, baron?"
Yes, highness, and it may interest
you to know that she saw you"
The deuce you say! But how do
you know that it was Miss Guile.
You've no means of knowing"
ut Is part of my profession to rec.
ognize people from given descriptions.
In this case, however, the identified
ton was rendered quite simple by the
actions of the young lady herself She
happened to emerge from a shop lust
as you were passing, and I've never
seen any one, criminal or otherwise.
seek cover as quickly as she did. She
dartod back into the shop like one
pursued by the devil
Where did she go from the Rue de
la PaiX?' asked Robin impatiently.
10 the Ritz. ! was there almost as
soon as she. She handed an envelope
containing a letter, | fancy-to the
carriage man and drove away in the
direction of the Place de rOpera. |
have a sly notion, my prince, that you
will find note awaiting you on your
return to the hotel. All, you appear
to be in haste, my young hunter"
II am in haste. If you expect to
Keep alongside, baron, you'll have to
rum cried the prince, and was in.
stantly in his seven league boots.
Wont you sit down, baron? I'll be
at liberty in a minute or two," he said,
on reaching his room at the hotel
and coolly proceeded to scan the brief
from Miss Guile
(To be continued)
The Glasgow courier., 1916-08-25
The Prince of
GruuStQrk
Continued from page g.

Il appears that the signed statement
was left in the counting room Of the
various newspapers by heavily veil
ed lady at an hour agreed upon as
about 10 o'clock" There was abso.
lutely no clue to the identity of this
woman.
"Well she appears to be here" said
Robin as he laid down the last of the
three journals and stared at Danlz as
if expecting hope from that most un.
reliable source.
Il suppose you will now admit that
am right about the letter B." said
Dank sullenly.
when l see Miss Guile shall ask
point blank if she is Maud Applegate,
Dank, and if she says she isn't III take
her word for it," said Robin.
And if she says she is?"
"Well," said the prince ruefully, "I'll
still take her word for it,"
And them"
'Then shall be equally frank and
tell her that am Robin of Graustark.
That will put us all square again, and
We'll see what comes of it in the end"
The day was warm and clear, and
Paris was cleaning. Robin stretched
his long legs in a brisk walk across
the Place Vendome and up the Rue
de la Paix to the boulevard. Here he
hesitated and then retraced his steps
slowly down the street of diamonds,
fol. he suspected Miss Guile of being
interested in things that were costly.
Suddenly inspired, he made his way
to the Place de la Concorde and set.
tied himself on one of the seats near
the entrance to the Champs Elysees
A man came up and took a seat beside
him.
Good morning, Mr.. Schmidt" said
the newcomer. and Robin somewhat
gruff1y demanded what the deuce he
meant by following him. II have some
interesting news" said Baron Gourou
quietly.
From home?" asked Robin care
lessly
Indirectly. 1t comes through Ber.
lin. Our special agent there wires me
that the Offices of Mr.. Blithers in that
city have received instructions from
him to send engineers to Edelweiss
for the purpose of estimating the cost
OF remodeling and rebuilding the cas-.
tle-in other words, to restore it to its
condition prior to the Marlanx rebel.
lion fifteen years ago."
There was tantalizing smile on the
baron's face as he watched the chang.
Ing expressions in that OF his prince
Are you in earnest?" demanded
Robin, a bright red spot appearing in
each cheek. The baron nodded his
head. We'll. he's got lot of nerve."
Il shudder when think of what is
likely to happen to those architects
when they begin snooping around The
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-03

TRAINMEN PUT BIG STRIKE
UP TO WILSON
Washington, Aug. IA problem,
tremendously dangerous in both it's
economic and political aspects, +"
faces Pres. Wilson in threatened
strike of 100000 railroad trainmen,
according to administration officials
today.
Matter is now directly before the
president in form of a letter from
Chairman Harry A. Wheeler of rail-
way committee, u. S. Chamber Of
Commerce. Letter urges an Gin
quiry on behalf of the administra-
ton" to investigate impending crisis.
Scores of informal requests for ac-
ton also have been received.
However, until trainmen's strike
vote is counted-expected August Z
president probably will decide on
no course Of action.
Pres. Wilson today requested a
conference with COm'r Chambers Of
the U. S. board of mediation and con-
citation, presumably to discuss the
threatened strike of the big four
brOtherhoOds of railway men.
The trainmen say they won't arbi-
trate and the railroads say they
won't yield. Should the president by
shirt-sleeVe diplomacy demand arbi-
tration he would face resentment Of
several hundred thousand labOring
men.
If he fails to bring about arbitra-
ton or a settlement, he will find him
self faced by a paralyzed transporta-
ton system resulting in tremendous
business confusion and vast suffer-
ing.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-03

~ We BlCNIIldU NHDON6)i hlSAdNuSI
Davidson
While federal, state, county and
municipal Investigations are under
way to fix responsibility for the gi-
gantic munitions explosion at Black
Tom island, n. Y, Dickman, Lehigh
Valley agent, and Davidson, storage
official, are under arrest, charged
with responsibility for the death of
one of the victims.
-O-O-
Mrs. Josephine Miller, y, 1896 w.
Adams, found unconscious in gas
filled room. Condition serious. Hus-
band not yet found. Police suspect
suicide attempt,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
SCIENCE INDUSTRY.
Carbon In Motor Cylinders.

The formation Of carbon within the
cylinder is generally indicated by the
frequent occurrence OF preisuitlon. due
to projecting points OF redhot car
bon within the cylinder Its formation
can be avoided almost altogether by
close attention to the fabrication, valve
and ignition timing and carburetor ad-
justments. Too rich mixture almost
invariably results in carbouization,
which also follows upon the use Of
oils that do not stand high enough tenn
peratureS or that are otherwise Of poor
quality. Likewise delayed opening Of
either exhaust or inlet valves, in the
one case not providing free exit for the
exhaust and in the ether cutting down
The time for combustion, will tend to
produce carbonization. 1t is not pos
sibe to avoid carbonl2ation altogether
and even in the best cars, perfectly ad-
justed, the deposit will slowly accunu-
late.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
What Have We Done TodaY2

We shall do so much In the years &c
como,
But what have we done today?
We shall give our gold in n princoly SUN
but what did We give today?
We shall lift the heart and dry the tear,
We shall plant hope in the place o.
fear,
We shall speak the words of love ant
cheer,
But what did We speak today?
We shall be so kind in tho after awhile
But what have we been today?
We shall bring to each lonely life 4 slalle
But what have we brought today?
We shall give TO truth Crandcr birth.
And TO steadfast faith deeper worth
We shall feed the hunsering souls o
earth,
But whom have we fed today?
We shall reap sucl Joys in the by and by
but what have we aown today?
We shall build us mansions IN TIE sky.
But what have we built tolay?
IT'S sweet In the idle drcaui0 to bnsk
But here and now do VIC do our task?
Yes, this is the THING our soul nj 81 ssk,
what have We done todlyT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
NORTH BENNINGTON

Mrs. w. B Simmons left Friday for
a visit with relatives in Petersburg.
Miss Bessie Landfear is spending
some time at her home in Watervliet,
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Leonard of
New York city, are occupying their
home on Hawks ave.
Mrs. Marietta Bottum of Bennington
came Friday to visit her daughter,
Mrs. A. s. Hathaway for few days.
The Cushman automobile was slight
ly injured Friday when it ran into
one of the large trees near the Rail-
way station.
Mrs. Edwin Colvin and her grand
children, Clarence and Mildred Park
err, Sidney Colvin and Fred Beagle and
family spent Thursday in South Adams
where they attended the wedding re,
ception OF Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Lilies
oldest daughter.
The morning worship will be held al
the Congregational church at II
o'clock, the usual hour. The pastor
will preach on the subject, Faith fol-
Future Needs Sunday school meets
at II o'clock. The evening worship i:
omitted Remember to bring in the
Green Box Banks.
At the Methodist church Sunday the
Kings Herald Band will meet at
o'clock; at p. m. will be the regular
session of the Sunday school followed
by preaching service at 8. The pastor
Rev. |. w. Hayford will speak OF
INSTABILITY, the Graveyard of Sue
cess" Mrs. Hayford will lead the Ep
worth League meeting at Z o'clocl
Sunday evening.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
Well, Father.

Mary (gritiug a lctteD-Which shall
say, Mis-, Brown called last even,
ing or airs. Brown called lasl
night:"
Earl docking up from his paperl-
Either expression will do tney NEIL
the same thing.
If that is The case, why DO we say
Good evening when n oisitor calls
and Good night when he goesy'
From force OF habit, | presume
Evening and night are Synonymous
terms"
We'll they may be synonymous, bal
when my name appears in the society
column | guess you would rather have
the report say that l appeared clad ii
tasteful evening gown instead OF
saying | was clad in tasteful night
gown"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
Ex.eov. EIetcher's Candidacy

The formal announcement of ex-
Gov. Fletchers candidacy for the
United States senatorship, which APP
pears in another column will be read
with interest by the people of Yer
mont, and it will inject generous
must claim attention until the date of
the primaries in September, 1t is
clean-cut declaration of candidacy-an
open expression" such as certain of
our contemporaries have been asking
for. 1t takes the people into the can
didate's confidence regarding the
things which make for a beneficent
public policy emphasizes the necessity
for doing things, whatever the Office
and whoever the man, and argues for
faithful and constructive service for
both state and nation.
EX-Gov. Fletcher opens his campaign
in a direct way and comes frankly be-
fore the people in whose hands rests
the bestowment OF positions of trust.
That he will, If nominated and elected
to the senate, fearlessly perform his
duty as a public servant, goes without
saying. His administration as Govern
or is sufficient proof in that direction.
That he possesses. the qualifications
necessary for so high position-busi-
ness ability, keenness of insight, and
a wide knowledge of men and affairs
both state and national, also goes with
out saying. That he will seek, if nom.
mated and elected, to give the people
OF Vermont such representation at
Washington as will inure to the credit
and benefit Of the state as an import
ant unit in the general government is
too apparent to need special emphasis.
He can be depended On to stand for
constructive legislation nationally
even SIS he has stood for it from the
standpoint of his own state.
For United States senator, Allen NJ.
Fletchcr.-Ludlow Tribune.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Theodore Thomas, Jr.. is employed in
the Holden-Leonard mill for the sum
mer vacation.
Miss Marie Morrison of Hoosick
Falls in the guest of Mrs. Gladys Miller
OF West Main street.
The general programs for the Chau-
tauqua are being distributed today.
These little booklets tell about the tai
ent that has been engaged and indicate
an interesting week.
Harold Cone of Old Bennington son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cone
enlisted in Company X of the
Vermont National Guard several
weeks ago and is now at Eagle Pass,
Texas. The youny man formerly was
employed in Manchester, but went last
fall to Springfield, VT, from which
place he entered the military service.
There will be a dance given next
Friday evening at library hall to raise
the remainder of the money for the ten
mis- court at the playground. The
young men who are interested in the
entertainment are requested to meet at
the Y. NJ. C. A. Monday evening at 7:15,
at which time the dance committees
will be appointed
The Green Mountain Club will take
hike tomorrow afternoon to Deer.
view cabin near the Elbow on the Suck
er pond trail. Members and friends
will meet at the corner of Branch and
Main streets at half past two 1t is ex
pected that these short afternoon
walks will prove every popular as il
gives many an opportunity to take the
trips who could not get away at any
| other time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
uolntiliznsion Of Platinum.

The bureau Of standards department
Of commerce, has Just issued scientinc
paper No go, In which are given the
results of an Investigation. made at
the suggestion OF a committee Of the
American Chemical society. on the loss
in weight OH heating OF platinum cru
ciblcs Of various makes and degrees Of
purity. The results obtained should
prove of considerable value to the
analytical chemist in aiding him TO
eliminate troublesome source Of
error. 1t is shown that al, grades Of
platinum contain at least traccs OF
iron; that there is no appreciate loss
in weight OF crucibics heated TO 900
degrees c.; that above this tempera-
ture the loss increases very rapidly
with temperature and Is greatest for
platinum containing iridium and least
for platinum alleged with rhodlum.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08

David and Walter had not met In
some time, and one morning when they
boarded the same car they began a
chat of old times.
"And when is your marriage to Caro-
Ign Hathaway coming off. Dave"
queried Walter.
ut has been postponed indefinitely"
replied David.
as that so;" said Walter in surprise.
whats the trouble?
"She married another fellow. New
York Times.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08
Drill and Counteraink.

The woolworkcr will be interested
IN Il combined drill and countersink
which has been recently invented by
n iaAius from Cleveland, o. This inn
Element performs both the operations
of boring the hole and countersinking
It ut the same time. The counter
sinking feature consists OF sleeve
fitting over the drill with n set screw
for adjusting II ut the desired point.
As the drill passes through the wood
It is followed by the countcrsink,
which cuts its way into the wood
around the drill, making the seat to
Accommodate the head of the screw,
so that the latter will be flush with
the surface when it is driven into the
work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08

due TO tie additional friction set up;
bearings when too tight will heat, and
a touch Of the hand will give indica
ton Of their condition. Another source
OF loss of power is Il defective clutch
which slips ana does not transmit all
the power delivered by the engine.
Brake rods sometimes get ont of ad-
justment, allowing the band to remain
in contact with the drum, thus absorb
ing more or less power.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-08

Hay fever afIlicts thousands and
asthma sufferers endure torture. Fol
eys Honey and tar gives relief for 1t
allays inflammation and clears the air
passages. It eases the terrible, gasp
ing cough and soothes the membranes
rasped by constant efforts to check IT.
ritating disturbances. This whole
some family remedy contains no
opiates and bottle lasts long time
Sold everywhere.