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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

right, with the black wall of woods
behind them. they leaped ana snarled
and little by little drew nearer.
Jack caught up his gun and fired
to right and left until all his shells
were used up. At every report sew
eral of the wolves jumped hack with
frightened yelps and the position OF
all was shifted slightly. but none OF
them was seriously hurt and in no
case was the check more than tenn
porary. And when the firing ceased
they grew bolder and drew nearer.
The boy found himself altogether
without means of defense and still
more f1erceIy beset. Should he slip
into one of the tents and tie up the
doorway? He rejected the thought at
once. realizing that tent cloth would
be as paper in the sharp teeth of
these powerful beasts. He must do
something what?
Suddenly he recalled the girl, the
hear and the scalding water in 1.-THE
Young Marooners" and looked eagerly
At the fire almost with the hope that
a boiling pot had escaped his notice.
There was no pot. but there was d
FIRE of large sticks just breaking in
two as they burned. Wouldn't these
serve as well, or even better because
they could be thrown farther?
thinking and acting were almost as
one. He sprang to the fire with out
stretched hands, caught up a burning
brand and hurled it among the wolves
on his right They SHE'D away from
if violently, visibly startled He threw
another among the wolves on the left
With similar results. Then he threw
brand after brand, and succeeded in
forcing both packs back several yards.
But he had now exhausted the sup
nlv of fiery missiles and reduced the
/ fire to q he'd of red Goals that gave
but little light He was worse off than
/ before. the bright blaze evidently be-
/ ing what the beasts chiefly feared. In
1.-THE dim light they now picked their
way around the smoking brands and
soon dared to come nearer than ever,
with a seeming increase Of fury.
/ Comprehending his situation and It's
needs. Jack turned wildly toward two
barrels in which he knew that the
cook kept resinous birch bark for
kindIing. Fortunately they were
], within reach. Dipping both hands
into the nearest. he threw an armful
on the embers and almost at once pro
duced bright blaze, on which he
promptly threw sticks The wolves
backed a little way as the hand glare
again smote their eyes, and the boy
recognized that the barrels contained
the means Of his salvation.
And now he saw with great concerr
that the birch bark in one Of them wa
on fire, lighted no doubt by a spart
from one Of the burning brands hi
had thrown. Turning to try to pu
out the blaze and guard his precfou!
fuel. he found that he Was TOO late.
Then II occurred TO him that h
might turn the misfortune TO account
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

q stone into her yard. Now / tell you
what 1 am going to do" and Mrs.
Davis held out q hand 10 Rosy's small
brother, Robbie, who was toddling
into the room, as she continued, Il
am going to fix a basket of goodies,
and you and Robbie are going to take
it over to Mrs. Peterson!"
Rosy looked quite frightened, but
her mother said. You'll find Mrs.
Peterson a very sweet, kind. old lady
and / want you TO tell her how sorry
lyon are that you ever threw a stone
lat her house"
"BUt mother suppose-suppose, ="
began Rosy weakly.
Suppose you 90 upstairs now and
wash your hands and face, and tidy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

the cook hasn't got supper ready"
was Jacks thought.
As the bowling rose and fell in the
distance, the boy began 10 wonder at
its volume. Evidently the four hounds
belonging to the camp were more full
mouthed than usual His wonder in
creased as the uproar drew nearer,
and when it finally reached the vary
borders of the camp and leaping forms
were dimly outlined, he started to his
feet in establishment, supposing that
the four dogs had been joined by a
dozen or more others. But when the
plunging. bowling creatures had
reached the edge Of the circle Of light
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

turning. and giving good leverage.
Any kind of material may be used
for the wise. but hardwood Is better
fo- it VIII not wear as quickly, there
being considerable strain on the bolts.
The method Of fastening the wise
T. the table is evident after looking
at the sketch OF the wise attached TO
table
The parts should be sandpapered
before assembling. A coat OF sheIlac
will add TO the appearance. This can
be given before or after assembling.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
>ErT Or rinaoHs Tsalsnne, PueL.e s

The pliers are for cutting and
bending pins and should have a long
half round nose and side cutter.
Any hammer will do. but IL one Is
to be purchased, a number fourteen
MaydoIe is very light and is just the
thing.
For making the coping saw wise,
get out three pieces-one piece three
quarter inches by two inches by three
and three-quarter inches. one piece
three-quarter inches by two inches by
eight inches. and one piece ! inch by
one and three-quarter inches by two
| inches.
on the eight-ineh piece lay out
the y-shaped cut Study the top view
of the drawing and make very care
fully. The stock is removed with a
one-half inch bit and a saw. The Bit
| is also used to bore a hole for the
bolts. which would be In the way if
left to extend above the surface OF
the board. These holes should be
only deep enough to permit the bolts
to go below the surface. 4 quarter
inch hole is then bored in the center
of the half-tneh holes for the bolts
There is no work to be done on the
other pieces other than boring for ths
bolts and the screw eye. For the lat.
ter, only a small hole is necessary
for the threads must hold in the wood
Be careful to locate the bolts ac.
cording to the dimensions given. 81
the wise will work well. The screw
eye should be located about one-hal
inch from the separating block. 4
short wooden rod can be forees
Through the eye making a handle 70,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
What the Racoon Children Saw While Waiting for Breakfast

IN T WAS AWFuLLY dark down in
d the hollow tree where the raccon
n children lived, but then it was
. warm and coy; and if they got
tired of staying down there. they
could climb up and look out of the
window. It seemed & mighty long
time since their mother had left them
the night before to 60 out and see
about getting some groceries; and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
LET'S GO ANYTHING

~ HE FOLLOWING STORY is for
Al you to fiji in. Each dot stands
"a for letter. and the omitted
@s@ words, not in their regular or
der are: Saturday, wife, tea, hat.
branches. party, chestnuts, children,
cookies, kitchen. yes, basket. mother.
nuts farmer neighborhood
81 saw some lovely 80. down at
.Saeton's place" said Joe to his
..... Kate, 'and I'm going 10 ask
...... whether We can take a $500.
and pay the ...... q visit"
II hope 800. says =" answered
Kate, for Ia love to go with you."
They found 49,. in the
and she readily gave her consent. She
gave Joe the $3.50. to carry and she
said, q think / will bake som.
-. and send them to - Seaton
in return for the 49,. that you viii
bring home with you"
The -..... was glad to see the
........ for he knew how he used to
like to gather -. when he was a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

the lack did not trouble him. He
took the precaution, however, to put
his gun within reach and fill his peck
cts with the shells he employed in
shooting partridges. Bird shot would
only tickle the hide Of any really fear
some beast. but neither did the knowl-
edge Of this trouble him, for he had
been assured that none such was like
ly to invade a lighted camp. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

he saw that they were not dogs at
all ard knew that he looked for the
FIRST time upon the dread gray timber
wolves
Fierce Of eye. loud Of tongue. and
vita ever shifting feet. they menaced
him on right and left, as if deter
mined but not quite ready to close in
upon him at the very fireside. The
three close-standing tents protected
him from behind. and for some reason
the wolves left the way open 20 the
lake directly in front. but on left and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

b ana IS especlahy ih'eies'Aiis ~
- 8 boys because no expense IS in
cured in buying materials and ex-
pensive tools. Cigar and packing
boxes can be used for material and all
the tools but the coping saw are found
in most homes.
No special room or bench is re-
CURED for this work, as the wise Il
lustrated and described can be fas-
tened to any table.
In this article the making Of wise
will be described which is most con-
venlent for making cigar box models.
which viii appear later, with the
tools illustrated and described.
Coping saw frames can be purchased
at any hardware store varying IN
price from fifteen to seventy-fve cents.
depending on the quality a simple
design like the one illustrated can be
purchased at some Of the ten-eent
/ stores. The blades come extra and
are made in different widths. Those
i costing about FIVE cents each, and
about an eighth OF an inch wide. are
| best for general use. Any kind of a
knife will do as long as it is kept
sharp and the blade well pointed.
! A very fine brad awI is needed and
! If one cannot be purchased it can be
| easily made By driving a medium sized
darning needle into a stick. cutting
/ the eye off and fattening the end
after the temper has been drawn by
/ heating with match. To fatten
pound lightly with a hammer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
ROsY's BASKET St GOODIES

WVA 9sT DAVIS used to throw stones
B% and sticks with the other chill
EE dren at 1.-THE crazy woman's"
~ Y house, Sometimes The old lady
would thrust her white head out Of
no. door and cali shriily to the chill
.'.r 'Iesono"
sometimes sho would even hobble
..u 'a ler little front gate and shake
0g Overwhelmingly in the direction
W ID. fleeing children, but more often
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

now it was morning. very early morn
ing, it's true, Nbut still she had not
returned. and they were getting aw-
fully hungry. Before leaving them.
size gave them a bath, by licking
them all over. and told them to be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

Rosy Lifted The Heavy Brass Knocker.
your hair" interrupted Rosy's mother.
When you come down I'll have the
basket all ready for your
Rosy and Robbie made their way
softly, and little frightenedly. up the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10
puZZleCOrner

|III1--I| ID 7 liz 0NtNNIlI.a'
ro bend down. >. A beverage. 3.
a "vsL
A.A bird, Q. To conjure. 8. A vase.
a FLORAL ACROSTIC.
The FIVE initials form the name Of a
Biblical King.
My first is the name Of a white field
Hover.
1il second is the name Of trailing
sweet scented flower.
Sly laird is The name OF very mod
os flower
Nv fourth IS the name Of a Jap
un.sl d1wcr.
2'y dfih is the name OF yellow
1avcr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-10

Sz-R GREAT VARIETY of work can
90 be done with a coping saw
q and is especially Interesting TO
= 8 boys because no expense is in
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

is raised "smartly," until the tip Of the
foref1nger touches the brim Of the hat
or cap-at least the lower part Of
the headdress-Or the forehead above
the right eye, thumb and fingers ex-
tended and Joined, palm slightly in
cllhed to the left. The forearm is in
clined at an angle Of about As degrees,
with the hand and wrist straight. At
the same time the-sOldier must look
toward the officer saluted, and stand
at attention, except for the hand
raised in salute. When his salute has
been acknowledged, he drops his hand
"smartly" to his side.
Salutes are exchanged between Off
GERS and enlisted men as they meet
each other, except when they are In
military formation, or at drill, at work,
playing games, or at mess, At these
times, only, it is not necessary to ex-
change salutes. If, however, the Off
Ger speaks to a soldier at drill or at
work, or the man speaks to the officer,
he gives the prescribed salute with the
his right hand as above described.
The new soldier should become pro-
ficient in the salute and the rests af-
ter a few earnest efforts: they are
among the simplest movements re-
quired Of the soldier.
When. a soldier is at attention, the
position may be relaxed by the COM
mand "at rest" or "at ease" On re-
ceiving the former command, the SOL
der keeps one foot in place, but is per-
mitted to move the rest Of his body
at will and talk, until he receives the
command attention" At the command
"at ease," the soldier may do as when
he receives the command "at rest" with
the exception that he must maintain
silence. From these two positions he
must spring instantly to attention and
command.
Parade rest is ceremonial posi-
ton Of rest, and in the same general
category as the salute. At the COM
mand parade rest" carry the right
foot six inches straight to the rear, left
knee slightly bent; clasp the hands
without constraint in front Of the cen
ter of the body; fingers Joined, left
hand uppermost, left thumb clasped by
the thumb and forefnger of the right
hand; preserve silence and steadiness
of position. A common fault is for
the soldier to lean backward when
assuming this position. When execut-
ed properly, the upper part of the SOL
dier's body and his head are held in
the position of attention.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29
ATE COMMITTEE GIVES EXEC
UTIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF
DECIDING QUESTION.
FATE OF MANUFACTURE OF
INTOXICANTS IN BALANCE
Iron, Steel and Other Products Are
Put Under Government Control by
New Measure, Which Leaders
Say Removes Opposition
and Assures Passage.

Washington, June 28.-The admin
istration food control bill passed by
the House has been rewritten by
Senate agriculture subcommittee so
as to give President Wilson the pow
er and responsibility of deciding
whether the nation shall be "bone-dry"
during the war and to place iron and
steel and many other products in ad-
dition to food and fuel, under gov
eminent control. These and other
changes are so satisfactory to many
senators who have been opposing the
original draft of the legislation that
both advocates and opponents now pre-
dict passage in the Senate without
delay.
Powers to President.
AS substitution for the House pro-
hibition sections which without quail
ification forbid the manufacture of
foodstuff into liquor, the sub-commit-
tee adopted provisions which would
prohibit manufacture, during the war,
Of all intoxicating beverages, and en-
power the President to commander
existing supplies of distilled spirits,
but would authorize the executive in
his discretion to permit manufacture
of matted, fermented and vinous bev-
erages and fix their alcoholic content.
Support Redrafted Bill.
AS rewritten, the subcommittee draft
will be considered by the Agriculture
committee and probably will be report
ed at once for Senate discussion with
out material change.
Senators prominent in the bitter
fight against the legislation have an
nounced their support of the redrafted
measure.
Other signs of waning opposition,
and prompt Senate action came in the
debate on the Senate floor. Opposi-
ton senators leading recent discus
sion yielded to Senators Knox and;
Nelson, Republicans, and Thomas,
Democrat, for speeches strongly sup4
porting the control legislation. Fu-
ture debate promised to center upon
the prohibition question, with leaders,
predicting an extremely close final
vote.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29

kinds Of fOllies have been permitted.
Instead of real honor to the nation the
day has been made an occasion for
gain. People have made for themselves
hardship in vain attempt to have
more noise than their neighbors make.
Fitting Celebrations.
But we rejoice in the change to be
noticed in the way Of observing the
nations birthday. People are begin
ming to see that noise is not patriotic
and that the youth of the present need
better ideal Of Independence day.
In most Of the large cities men Of
prominence and foresight are arrang-
ing for public games. What could be
more fitting for the nations birthday?
We should be nation Of athletes (;
there is no day better than July for
arousing the latent strength of man
hood or exhibiting what Is already de-
veloped. Surely the parks should ring
with the best music our bands can
produce. Men gifted with power to
sway the multitudes should this day
tell what the nation stands for and
pay tribute to those who are
Slow to smite and swift to spare.
Gentle and merciful and just!
Who, in the fear Of God, do bear
The sword Of power. nations trust.
Today we are in need of a patri-
otism as great as that of &c. The &C.
casion is different and the problem re-
quires greater wisdom in its solution.
1t is a satisfaction to remember that
the national sword has never been
lifted in conquest. The glory of the
starry flag is that she is an emblem Of
freedom Of conscience, religion and
civil liberty. Except in the cause Of
humanity she has never been in battle.
Not all that has been done under her
is worthy Of praise, but it is safe to
say that few nations have a more un,
selfish record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29
NO GERMAN BRUTALITY ;
FOR BRITISH, DEBATE SHOWS
Strong Feeling Against ReprisaIs Are
Brought Out In Discussion In Eng
lish House of Lords.

London, June %. = No intention Of
yielding to the widespread demands
for reprisals on German towns for the
German air raids on England was
shown in debate on the subject in
the House of Lords
In behalf of the government, the
Earl of Derby, minister of war, ex-
pressed belief that the whole country
would associate itself with the sugges-
ton that England should not try to
initiate German brutality. He added
that for every bomb the Germans drop
ped behind the British lines, the Brit
ish dropped hundred behind the
German lines.
This bombing, he said, had solely
military object, and the government
considered that nothing should be-
done to tie the hands of the military
authorities in the employment of the
aircraft at their disposal in the best
way to bring the war to successful
conclusion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29
THE SALUTE AND ITS SIGNIFI.
CANOE.

AS soon as the new soldier is able
to take his eyes off his feet and his
step, he sees that he is elbow to elbow
with other soldiers. He sees that he
belongs to an organization. He sees
that he has definite place in that
organization. The more constantly
that he can be reminded of his place
in the organization, the more adequate
ly will he fill it. That Is, the more adj
equately will he I'LL it If he is an alert,
Intelligent American soldier.
The structure of the organization
when a unit is not drawn up at atten-
ton, Is instilled in his mind through
military honors and courtesies. This
Is epitomized in the salute. The sa-
lutte is not symbol of inferiority, it
Is a simple reminder Of the soldiers
place in the scheme of the organiza-
ton. 1t is reminder of the authority
to which he must at all times be sub
ject, If there Is to be discipline; and
it is recognition Of the source Of
that authority.
The soldier salutes commissioned Of
fcers-from second lieutenant to gen.
eral. He does not salute noncommis-
stoned officers-corporals and SER
geants. But he grants them defer
ence and obedience, nevertheless, in q
limited degree, which keeps the chain
Of authority intact.
The salute not only is no symbol of
inferiority, but Is privilege. Only a.
soldier In good standing is entitled to-,
salute his officers and to receive the
officers acknowledgment in return. A
soldier under arrest cannot salute.
The salute is performed at present
with the right hand only. The move
ment must be executed "smartly." A
tagging, ragged salute is no real mill
tary courtesy. 1t is nearer to an af-
front. For it is neither courteous nor
military. The right hand, therefore,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29
HOW AND WHY, THE SOLDIER
CHANGES STEP AND DIREc-
TON.

The 30-inch step-known as 'quick
time"-is the basis of all military
movement. Nevertheless, a soldier
should be no more absolutely confined
to this step than a baseball player is
to, say, base-running. Otherwise, a
soldier could not charge.
For this reason double time" is pro-
vided. The double time" step (there
is no "double-quick") is SO inches. 1t
is executed at a cadence of $50 steps
minute.
There is, in addition, the trout STEP"
for the march, whereby each man can
take the step which suits him best ;
yet after long training in the "quick
time" he will find that his rout step
will approximate that measure. There
is also the 'half STEP" Is inches -
quick time, Is in double time.
At the command Of "charge!" either
from standing position, the quick
step, or double time, the soldier breaks
into a full run, in which the step is
governed only by the reach Of his legs.
For the same reasons that all mill
tary movements cannot be reduced to
single cadence, it is no more prac-
ticable to limit soldier to single
direction Of advance. For this, the SOL
der is taught the side step and the
back step, the cleft face" fright face"
and "about face"
The side step, under the command
''right STEP" consists of carrying the
right Is inches to the right and bring
ing the left foot up beside it until COM
manded to "halt"
cleft step" is, Of course, the reverse
of fright STEP" The back step is ex-
ecuted by taking steps Is inches to
rear at the command, Backward,
march |" and continuing until brought
to halt. The side step and the back
step are almost invariably confined to
short distances, and employed for the
purpose of dressing line. All steps,
except "right STEP" begin with the left
foot.
The facings "right," 'left," and
"about" are executed from the posi-
ton of attention. In fright face" raise
the left heel and the right toe slight
ly; face to the right, turning on the
right heel, assisted by slight pres
sure on the ball Of the left foot; place
the left foot by the side of the right.
The cleft face" is the converse Of this
movement. "Right Qeft) half face" is
executed similarly to an angle of 45
degrees.
"About face" consists in carrying the
toe of the right foot a half-foot length
to the rear and slightly to the left of
the left heel without changing the po-
sition of the left foot; face to the rear,
turning to the right on the left heel
and right toe; place the right heel by
the side of the left.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-06-29
THE BELL RINGER.
(IulY 1776l

(July, 1776)
The grizzled ringer, stern and tense
From dragging hours of grim suspense,
Sighed as he leaned against the wall:
Below, where still the throng was dense,
The thrall of silence held them all.
They will not sign!" the old man said:
The July sunshine, hot and red,
Beat blindingly on street and square
Yet, though he knew it not, oerhead
What mighty portents filed the air!
Provision of a nations birth.
or words that should engirdle earth
Swift borne upon aerial wings,
Smite tyranny's embattled girth,
And shake the very thrones of kings.
And then sudden voice out sang
Ring! Ring!" The eager ancient
sprang,
And swayed and swung the iron tongue
That flung its far resounding clang
AS to the quivering rope he chung.
Hark!-still its echoes sweep and swell
Up every height, through every dell,
Beneath our blessed arc Of sky!-
0 ringer of our freedom bell,
Ring ever, lest a nation die!
Clinton Scotland. in New York Sun.