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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
The Day in Davenport

Wednesday afternoon will be the
first OF series of mid-week holt
days for retail merchants of the
city Inasmuch as the initial clos
ing Will come on the day before the
Fourth Of July, Wednesday morn
ing purchasing is strongly urged
upon patrons of the stores.
Fix Up Teeth.-Three Davenport
dentists-Drs. w. +. Halter, l.. NJ.
Desmond and c. L. Baker-mem-
bers of the Preparedness League of
American Dentists, were yesterday
appointed TO treat the teeth of
draft selects who will leave in July
for southern training camps.
O.
Marriage Licenses. Robert F..
Lamb, Green Island, Iowa, and
Lulu Anna Frahm, Miles, Iowa; Ed
die II. Matcalf. Moscow, Iowa, and
Ella L. Wiese, Atalissa, Iowa.
o
Who Painted 2Believ-
ing that the painting of the big
boulder in Washington square,
honOring the memory of the men
who fought for democracy, and
against Prussianism in Germany.
was an act of disloyalty, Davenport
business men may take the case to
the council of defense and demand
an investigation. The boulder was
painted yellow several nights ago.
o
Obituary Record. - The death of
Charles p. Snyder occurred at a
local hospital Wednesday evening
at y p. m, following short ill
ness. The deceased was born in
Illinois May "a, 1880, and was a
barber by trade.
George Schramm Of 223 Perry
street passed away Wednesday aft
eruoon at o'clock at Mercy hospi-
tai following a lingering illness
The deceased at the time Of his
death was 40 years of age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
lMIlIlIE3a AZ INM tai MS
BY WILLIAM BRADY PAD rD.

sissy sort with a belt on his coat to
have a soda before going home. Had
lemon phosphate, and then had
to run for the car.
700 p. m.--Fried taters, cucum-
bers, veal outlet, catsup, cookies
and canned blueberries. What DO
you know about that?
7:45 D. m.-We are strolling down
to the corner with a knock-kneed
guy in a sport shirt and white pants
for a pineapple walnut college ice.
500 p. m.-Got home and found
somebody had made some iced tea.
She drank two glasses. l tried hard
to keep the tea and the college lee
separated, but they mixed 1t in spite
of me. l go on strike!
S:30-Have sent back the college
ice and the iced tea.
S:4O-Returned the blueberries.
S:45-And the peanuts.
9:00-The devil to pageant get
1.-The doctor.
9;17-DoctOr found at the movies.
Mother thinks it is a weak stomach
she inherited from her father.
KnOCk-knee suggests it is the beast
ly weather-the big boob.
9:45 p. m.-Doctor says 1t is from
bilious temperament. GOOD
NIGHT!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
Paving Back County Funds.

1t took the board Of supervisors two months to
make up its mind to give States Attorney Floyd
Thompson thousand dollars to investigate blind
Mr. Thompson restored it. with so per cent interest,
to the public Golfers in fines paid by those who had
been arrested and plead guilty, and a number of
cases remained pending
1t is hardly necessary to make any comment fur
Their than to observe that the board always has
leaned toward penny wise and pound foolish" pol
icy in dealing with the present states attorney The
members it is feared, never Will realize that Mr..
Thompson has grown up and is able to do mans
work
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

own aimless ones. Her good
time" was in lifting up the weak
and fallen. The next day found
him at the home of Mrs. Fyrue lie
contributed out OF his "Eood-rime'
fund in half dozen deserving
cases and went home thar night
with a peaceful. satisfied heart. Il
was "A discovery that fairly stunned
him, that which he made "a day lac
er-for the first time no learned
the name OF the settlement worker
II was Alma Webster.
In a flash the daughter OF Judge
Webster. that court room scene
was wildly pictured. Now he knew
why he had been SO strangely
stirred at meeting this gentle al
moner for the poor.
Wyant devoted a whole week 70
dispensing his "good-umc" money
where it could la most worthily
bestowed One day he found Miss
Webster alone al the Byrne home
Il would like 10 tell YOU
story" said Wyant. and ne begaa
with the day or the pledge, and ro-
cited all, even 10 his last tempta-
ton.
You have saved me twice" he
spoke earnestly You have shown
me by duty TO help others as you
have helped me l don't know
what will come OF Il. but l long 70
devote all my thoughts TO such
noble work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Il want to go home!" sobbed the
youngster; I'm lost"
1t took some time 10 get a cor
rect inkling of the home of the
refugee. Wyant placed the tired
child on his shoulder, reached
Wyndham's Corners, which the boy
had incoherently alluded TO. and
through inquiry located a squalid
building and was directed tc the
rooms occupied by a Mrs Byrne.
With a cry of JOY the mother. an
invalid. stretched out her arms as
the urchin she had been mourning
over was deposited on the floor OF
the room.
Il told you little jamie would be
found, Mrs. Byrne." spoke a sweet,
solacing voice, and Wyatt noticed
a neatly dressed young lady. we
are grateful TO you for restoring
the little wanderer." she addresse /
him. and a struggling memory as
sailed his mind as he caught a
clear sight OF her face.
TIE told how he had come across
little Jamie. 1t led TO some casua!
conversation, which disclosed the
fact that the young lady was a
settlement worker and was wait
ing 10 meet the landlord OF the in
digent widow to adjust the room
rent.
Wyant went TO his hotel, his
plans somehow knocked awry His
brief experience among the lowly
perhaps the meeting with the
young lady, gave him new food TO.
thought. He contrasted her unset
tiAh- sacrificing impulse with his
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
The Tale of a Tummy.

A writer for whom | have no use
at all-his name is Anonymous
has contributed to the Journal of
the American Medical association,
a very trustworthy publication, a
few leaves from the diary Of a stom-
ach, and as l am going fishing this
afternoon l will let Anonymous run
the column until get back.
1000 a. m.-Oh, deari Another
warm day. Wonder if I'll be abused
as l was yesterday. If l am, I'm
going to strike. Just disposed of a
EaIf-chewed breakfast. We ran for
the train, which meant l was so
jiggled about and so tired that it
took me twice as long to do my
work. Hope she gives men an hour
or two Of complete rest before any
thing more comes my way.
1880 d. m.-Two glasses Of ice
water have just arrived. 1t will
take all the energy 1 can pump up
in the next hour just to warm me
up to normal again.
1880 a. m.-Half-chewed break
fast did not satisfy her and she has
bought some peanuts and started
again.
1890 Peanuts have been
drifting along steadily ever since.
Think she has finished them,
though.
1870 p. m.-Decided she wasn't
very hungry, and instead of a good
solid dinner sent me down a cold
eggnOg' heavy with chocolate. Could
have managed it all right if It
hadn't been so unnaturally cold, but
that made it terribly difficult to deal
with
Ito p. m.-Nore ice water.
$40 D. m.-Was mistaken about
the peanuts; she has found another
handful in the bottom OF her vanity
bag, and now I am getting them
again.
POS p. m.-More ice water.
$40 p. m.-She has been lifting
some heavy books, and as usual
used my muscles instead of her arm
muscles. You see, she's never had
. any proper physical education
soft. flabby. slOuchy sort. Tired me
almost as much as a six-cOurse din
ner.
800 p. m.-Furtive fellow has
brought us a box of caramels, and
she has started right in on them.
4:30 p. m.-Have received some
thing like half a pound of caramels.
! Just heard her say: ooh, dear, I
! don't feel bit well. The milk in
/ that eggnog must have been sour"
6:20 p m.-We played a. set Of
| tennis before dinner, and here I am
all tired out and a lot Of work to do.
ESQ p. m.-We were invited by a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
HIS GOOD TIME.

y
Always there was present with
Hector Wyant memory of the
saddest day in his life. 1t had
found him in the dock of a city
police court. Strong drink held
MIN in its ruthless chains. Unkept,
bIear-eyed, with trembling limbs
he faced the stern judge about to
deliver sentence.
Beside Judge John Webster sat
his daughter, Alma. She had come
to the court room because her
father was TO see her to a train.
\ sense of shame, of remorse, was
revealed in the face of the delir-
quent as he lifted his eyes and
rested them on the fair face of the
young girl Perhaps there was a
pleading. penitcnt expression la
his glance.
At all events, Just as her father
took up his pen 10 write upon the
court sheet the fine he had decid-
ed to impose, his daughter whis-
pered some words in his ear. The
judge bestowed a searching look
upon the prisoner.
young man" he said. "if I give
You the opportunity OF freedom
viii YOU sign a pledge to mend
your way-and keep it,"
\ choking sensation prevented
WyaHt from replying He simply
nodded assent. flashed a grateful
glance at the young lady to whom
he rightly attributed this unexpect-
ed act Of mercy, and passed before
he court clerk. The latter filled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

New Visiting Nurse-AIiss Agnes
Conway, a graduate of Mercy hos
pitai in the class OF 1904, has been
appointed a visiting nurse and
takes up her new duties July l.
Miss Conway has been practicing
in this vicinity since her gradua-
ton. For some time past she has
been one OF the head nurses at the
Iowa Soldiers Orphans home.
o.
4ute Turns Turtie.-A near-trag-
ic accident and a heavy downpour
Of rain failed to mar the pleasure
OF the annual city hall-cOurt house
picnic at Eagle camp on Rock river
Wednesday afternoon. Ex-City At
t0rney Carl Lambach and County
Supervisor Henry Gertz staged an
accident which might have had ser
ious results. They were leaving
the picnic grounds in Mr.. Lam
bach'S car after the rain when the
driver lost control and the machine
turned turtle in a muddy ditch. The
fact that the top was up and the
ditch was full of water and soft
mud probably saved their lives, but
did not save them from a mud bath.
Cyclone Victim Dies.-Mrs. Hell
ena arp of Eldridge, who was so
seriously injured in the cyclone of
May 8, died Wednesday afternoon
at 5:55 o'clock at Mercy hospital,
where she had been confined since
the accident.
Locate Auto Thief.-Johu Greg
0ry, wanted in Davenport for steal
ing an automobile from Mason s
garage, Fourth and Perry streets,
was arrested late Wednesday in
Peoria, according TO a wire receiv-
ed by the police yesterday.
Half-HcIiday Comes. - Although
probably no special bunting will
decorate Davenport streets, next
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

out blank. With blurred compre-
hension Wyant realized that he
had signed pledge for five years
from that day, which he never for
got was May the fifteenth.
Wyant fought his battle with the
rum demon in d wretched attic
room. A month later he succeeded
in gaining a position as a drafts
man. The test of first year pass
ed scathless. In constant work he
occupied his mind. Only three
years more" he soliIoquized grim
~. when twenty-four months had
passed away, and he would allow
his mind TO wander among the
dangerous reefs of anticipation of
something TO look forward TO
Shut up within himself. he planned
a final good time"
"Off for a full months vacation.
eh?' hailed fellow worker, five
years TO day from the date Of
the pledge. We'll. you've earned
It."
Wyant sought out a lowly and
obscure section OF the city and en-
gagged q room at a third rate no
tel Somehow he STAYED hts steps
at the invitation Of this and that
brightly lighted drinking place
with sense of degradation. Stand
ms in the shadow of an awning a
wall caused him TO peer at the
nearest doorstep. There sat q
ragged. bare-footed child. He was
rubbing his eyes as though lust
awakening from sleep.
What's the matter p inrunirAd
Wyant kindly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
Russia's Shame.

Two stories nave come out Oh RUSSIA III Inc last =
hours which shock the sensiolhtles OF word th@I
long since ceased to react TO minor atrocities One
was OF the assassination, execution OF Nicholas
former car and the other Of the secret treaty be-
tween Tie BolshevlH and the German government
under which they we're to pick the bones Of Poland.
II the former emperor was killed, even after going
through the form Of trial, it was wanton cold
bIooded, iHeXcusabIe murder Nicholas, by all &C
counts was the least blameworthy OF anyone holding
a responsible position in the old regime If he had
been given d free rein he would have voluntarily
amanciDateI his people long ago The worst that can
be said Of him is that he TOO weak TO take the
course 70 which he was inclined Deposed and pris-
oner he was absolutely harmless. There was hardly
a chance that he ever could have been persuaded to
again assume the throne, even if the circumstances
were most suspicious. All he wished was freedom
10 go his way
There VIII be little sympathy for the czarina,
whose treason 10 Russia and dsioyalty to her VOWS
directly resulted in the fall Of the Romanoh dynasty
and the ultimate death of its head Had the czarina
been for Russia instead Of Tor Germany, the dis
graceful iHtrisues which undermined the formers
power would hardly have been possible IN all llke-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

do in winning this boys in the trenches
Send the farmer all the men he wants from this army
uniformed practical men during the seed time and
harvest and send the bill TO Uncle Sam for pay
meut Do this and Edward Hurley fill his ships;
our granaries will be stored and our workingmen will
have full dinner pals filled with real food and sub
stantial food a fair price
Full dinner pals full dinner tables well nurtured
children and happy and contented mothers is the
safe and sane American policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Professor T. n Carver of Harvard university
says: Anyone who in these days Of impending
doom, buys anything which he does not need for his
health, strength or efficiency is hiring some one to
do something which is unnecessary. He is hiring
someone TO stay out Of the essential industries He
is competing with the government for materials and
manpower which it needs to win the war and pre-
serve the liberties Of mankind"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
CEOIRDS and
D I r ID S
AISERLENGS.

In my garden patriotic, things al
ready are chaotic.
Though l planted when the moon
was right. ] VOW:
And I've followed all the rules
bought a cellarful of tools
Sometimes even paid a guy to
teach me how!
With the sunniest of smiles, I have
hoed and raked for miles;
And I've studied all the catalogues
they print.
In the davlight-saving scheme,
making hours not what they
seem.
1 have spaded till my instep needs
spIint.
Oh, there's no use giving up-and
III drain the bitter cup
TIL the food administration edicts
cease
But if ever war is done-I will bet
my bottom one
That the bugs will try to dictate
terms Of peace.
Ci, IL y DlS9' bHso' 'u5' - IN $50
time we beat the rugs,
To the time We sucCOtash the final
bean.
When it comes my turn 70 die, all
ask is Just to lie
In a cemetery full Of Paris Green
WALTER s. GREE%OUGH.
YOU'VE all no doubt heard OF
read about the devil abdicating TO
the kaiser. but we have an idea that
Lcne Of you have heard the latest
development in the case. The devil
is going to fighG the kaiser now.
Yes, it's a fact. Pill Nichols, the
Argus printers de,I, has enlisted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
II. {. F. Says.


It's funny thing, this matter of
people so uupatTiOtic that they viii
discharge fireworks in premature
celebration of the Fourth of july.
not only in spite OF the edfct Of the
Hook Island municipal commission.
but III the face OF the requests from
the war department that the powder
ordinarily used for saneIess ceIe-
brations be conserved. Right here
in Rock Island the nights have been
something awful with the lombard
ment from crackers, blank cal
trldges and torpedOcs.
One would almost imagine that
the night copper would wake up
from his slumber, in anger, rise
and arrest the culprit-
Or. maybe, the police here are so
gentle that should their slumber be
awakened, they would be TOO con
scieutious 10 make an arrest to ap-
pease their personal feelings in a
matter
Or, then, perhaps, they are such
sound sleepers. that once they re-
cline in tile arms OF morpheus they
are lost TO the world for hours.
Or. lastly. perhaps no orders were
given them by the commission that
II had issued an edict, but mas
much as all Of the newspapers in
the tri-cities published the action
OF the commission, there gives rise
to the question.
CAN'T the police READ?
q II L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
CONTINUED tomorrow
COMMISSIONED NLlLnR-

. LondOn.-Dr. WalfOri Davies,
one of the best known London or
ganists and choir leaders, has been
commissioned a major and assigned
10 duty as chief singing master Of
the royal flying corps He is es-
tablishing singing classes IN the
larger flying camps as "A means OF
diversion and entertainment for tho
men. Work OF the same sort Is
being done also in France
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

It will also be deemed unpatriotic to closely quiz
city enraned men regarding their physical condition
after they have spent few days back on the farm
And If they volunteer the information that they
do just as much work as they ever could DON'T
SMILE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
The Light IN
the ClearinQ
Bv IRVING BACHELLER
Copyright 1917 The Bobbs- merrn Co.

, Mr.. wright hung his sickle On a
small tree In the dOoryard and an
swered.
THE plOwman has overtaken tho
reaper, Mr.. President has overtaken
the reaper, Mr.. President. I bid von
welcome TO my humble home"
1T Is a pleasure 10 be here ana
a regret to call you back % WASH
ington," said the president as thcv
shook hands.
q suppose that means an ext-a
session." the senator answered
FIRST let me assure you. shall
get away as soon as possible. for
know that a president Is a heavy
burden for one to have on his
hands"
Don't worry. I can get aloha
with almost any kind Of human be-
ing, especially II he likes pudding
and milk as well as you DO" said
the senator, who then introduced
me in these words
Mr.. President, this Is my Young
friend Barton Baynes Of the neigh
borhood Of Lickitysplit in the town
Of Ballybeen-a coming man Of THIS
country"
Come on" was the playful re-
mark of the president as he tool
my hand. Il shall be looking for
you"
had carefully chosen nv
words and I remember SAYING.
with some dignity. like one in a
story book, although with a tremb-
ling voice:
1T is an honor TO meet you, Sir.
and thank you for the right TO vote
when ! am old enough"
Viyidly, too, l remember his gen
tie smile as he locked down at me
and said in a most kindly tone:
Il think 1t a great honor TO hesr
you say that"
He put his hands upon my shout
ders and turning to the senator
said:
Wright, I often wish that han
your mOdesty."
Il need it much more than you
do" the senator laughed.
Straightway I left them with an
awkward bow and blushing TO the
roots Of my hair. A number OF
boys and girls stood under the
shade trees opposite looking across
at the president. In my embar-
rassment l did not identify any ono
in the group. Numbers OF men and
women were passing the house and.
as they did so. taking "a good look"
in their way of speaking at the two
great men. Not before had I seen
so many people walking about
many in their best clothes.
AS I neared the house OF Mr..
Hacket I heard hurrying footsteps
behind me and the voice OF Sally
calling my name. / stopped and
faced about.
How charming she looked as she
walked toward me! I had never
seen her quite so fixed up.
Bart" she said. Il suppose
you're not going to speak 10 me"
III you'll speak TO me-" ! an
swered.
Il love to speak 10 you" she said.
I've been looking all around for
you. Mother wants you TO come
over 10 dinner with us at Just ~
o'clock. You're going away with
father as soon as we get through"
wanted 10 go but got the notion
all at once that the Dunkelbergs
were in need of information about
me and that the time had come 10
impart it. So then and there, that
ancient Olympus of our family re-
ceived notice as II were.
Il can't" l said. I've got 10
study my lessons before / 60 away
with your father"
1t was a blow 10 her. I saw tho
shadow that fell upon her face. She
was veXed and turned and ran
away from me without another
word and l felt a pang of regret as
l went to the lonely and deserted
home Of the schOolmaster
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Allan S. Benson, candidate for president on the
Socialist ticket at the last election, has left his
party protest against foreign born leadership
that blindly believes a non-American policy be
made to appeal to many Americans" Here is case
in which a is bigger than political organiza-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Don't forget to register your approval Of the
agreement with the Tri-City Railway company by
which it will give the city its right Of way to the
Watch Tower in return for renewal of its fran
chise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Viola. IL, Enterprise).
The Viola State bank has had
the city water piped into the bank
building, a septic tank has also
been put in out north of the build
ing and We must admit that they
are putting on city style right.
THE person who takes the cake
when it comes to having faith in
his fellowmen," says 5. o., lis the
one who has lost a wallet filled
with money and advertises for its
return with the promise Of a re
ward"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

It is said that a thousand people We're made i'll
by. eating chicken pie at a picnic near Windsor,
Ontario, Sunday. Wonder how big a Canadian
chicken pie is, anyhow?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Make your savings pledge before you retire
tonight if you have already done so. Uncle Sam
has right to know how much you viii invest in these
securities 1t will help him plan the financing of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Any Fourth Of July celebration this year that in
wolves the Of fireworks must be classed as pre-
mature and irrelevant, if not unpatriouc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Thirteen colonies ratified the Declaration of hide
pendence 142 years ago. Thirteen states have now
ratified the constitutional amendment making pro-
htbition nationwide. Georgia. which was one of the
original g. was the 18th TO vote to make the whole
nation dry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

If Germany follows its well known formula in re-
storing order in Bohemia it will take a good many
years to restore Bohemia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28
THIS LINE

ACCORDING to reports the peo-
pie of Lima, Peru, are in such dire
straits they are eating the food
usually given to the dogs. Which
again proves the contention that
their is nothing in a name.
IN q recent storm in Iowa q check
was carried a hundred miles by
the wind We wonder if the bank
ers would refer to that check as
having been 'Iited."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

If you think a clean town worth while there is no
doubt how you will vote on the tax proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Housewives who are trying to do their canning
quite that It takes less sugar TO weigh %
pounds than it ever did before.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-28

Evidences of a cheerful disposition are generally
pleasing. but not always. For instance there is the
fellow who whistles blithey as he marches to worl,
at a N.