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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
THE GOLDEN PHEASANT.
BY T. D. AIderson.
I'm with hirnIn


A dozen pairs of strong arms
pulled at the rope oyerhanging; a
convulsive form shot upwards.
Now for the rest of Chinatown "
and fastening the end of the lariat
to a sapling and leaving their strug-
Cling victim to slowly strangle, the
drunken, yelling group of "Vigi-
lantes" mounted their horses, keep
ing up boisterous outcry amid a
fusillade of shots, end swept to-
ward the settlement
At it's edge Norma Duntley shrank
behind a curtained window, trem-
bling all over. She shuddered as
she gazed at the form suspended in
mid air. Then as the riotous cav
alcade disappeared around a curve
in the road she ran to the door,
sped swiftly to the fatal tree, seized
the anchored cable, and the mau
came down to the ground with a
thud that made her cry out in ter
ror
IF Arnold were only here." she
moaned. But l must get this poor
wretch away before those terrible
men return
Norma ran back to the house and
got basin of water. She laved the
brow and face of the insensible
man. He was a Monaghan. but
with features far more refined than
those OF the uncultured Cinnamon
who infested the fats at the settle
ment.
A crusade was on against the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
SEEKS NEW HYMN

acknowledgements of
the Associated Press. -Germanv's
emperor is stih seeking a suitable
national anthem" German Off
Gals have decided that the mnsic
of Hell Dir i'm Siegeskranz' C"HaiI
to Thee In the Victor's Crown"l
should be changed, as it is the same
as the tune to which God Save tha
King" is sung. or else that an en-.
tirely new hymn should be substi.
tuted
A committee of prominent Ger
mans was formed and poets and
musicians throughout Germany
were requested TO compete i'm tha
national air contest. More than
1920 pieces were submitted. some
of them being sent to the emneror
himself, but no fit hymn has as vet
been found. Recently the poets and
were sakAd 10 try again
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
Nothing the Matter with War Bread G

Nothing the Matter with War Bread
These days of substitute bread
stuffs put the adaptabiity and
science of the housewife to the
test, Unfortunately for the wealth
and health of the gudeman, a whole
lot of frst-class housekeepers are
falling down in war time just be-
cause they do not make sufficient
use of their heads. In making good
bread, for instance, the bean is
quite as useful as the breadhooks.
l had been practicing medicine,
without enormous casualties, for
quite a while before l discovered
that cold water, and not hot or boil
ing water, is best for preparing
mustard paste The volatile oil of
mustard is brought out and the
paste made snappy by cold water,
though it is always kindness, the
nurse who had laughed at me ex-
planned, to warm the paste COM
fortably before slapping it on the
epigastrium or the hypochondrium
or wherever it is to go.
have never made bread myself,
but l have exercised a sort of gen
eral supervisory control over the
interesting process wherever have
happened to find it under way. Z
The reason why so many house
wives make dismal failures out of
the flour substitutes now in use is
that they have no knowledge of the
chemistry and physics of bread
making.
Good bread is not luck but kitch-
en- science, accuracy of detail. The
finished product retains its moist
ure and does not dry out so quickly
if little finely mashed potato or
some potato water is used to start
the yeast fermentation. A little
sugar starts the yeast fermentation
more quickly, though sugar, being
decomposed, like the starch of flour.
into alcohol and carbonic acid gas
carbon dioxide) by yeast fermenta-
ton, does not alter the quality or
flavor of the finished product The
bread batter or sponge should be
allowed to ferment several hours in
a place having a temperature of
about SO degrees; then it should be
given a second thorough kneading.
This second kneading spreads the
yeast more evenly through the
dough and assures a lighter finish
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
The Light IN
the Clearing
Bv IRVING BACHELLER
Copyright 1917. The Bobbs-Merrm Co.

and feathers TO him when curtla
had stopped the process. He had
only a shaking ruff Of long feathers
around his neck. They lifted the
runaways in their saddles. Pur-
Wis started off at a gallon. shout
ing. Come on, Bart" but they
stopped him.
Don't be in a hurry, young fell
ler," said one of the Indians, and
then there was another roar OF
laughter.
Go back to yer work now" Cur
tbs shouted, and turning 10 me
added: You ride along with me
and let our feathered friends fol.
low us"
So we started up the road on our
way back TO Cobleskill. Soon La
tour began to complain that he was
hot and the feathers pricked him.
You come alongside me here an
raise up little an I'll pick the IN.
side o. yer legs an pull out yer tail
feathers" said Curtis. II you got
'em stuck into yer skin you'd be
reg lar Nicken an no mistake"
l helped in the process and got
my fingers badly tarred.
This is a dangerous man 10
touch-his soul Is tarred," said Cur
tbs. KEEP away from him"
What a lookin' skunk you bel"'
he laughed as he went on with the
picking.
We resumed our journey. Our
guide left us at the town line some
three miles beyond.
Thank God the danger IS over"
said Purvis. THE tar on my neck
has melted an run down an nv
shirt sticks like the bark on a
tree. I'm sick o. the smell o. my,
self. If I could find a skunk I'd
enjoy holdin' him in my lap a
while. I'm goin' back 10 ST. Law
renee county about as straight as
l can go. never did like this
country anyway"
He had picked the feathers out
of his neck and Latour was now
busy picking his arms and Shout
ders. Presently he took off his
feathered coat and threw it away,
saying:
They'll have to pay for this.
Every one o. those jackrabbits will
have to settle with me-"
You brought it on yourself I
said. You ran away from me and
got us all into trouble by being too
| smart. You tried to be a fool and
succeeded beyond your expecta-
ton. My testimony wouldn't help
you any"
You're always against the cap
! italist," he answered. IA
1t was dark when I left my ebm-
/ panions in Cobleskill. I changed
my clothes and had my supper and
| found Judge Westbrook in his
home and reported the talk of Cur
tbs and our adventure and my view
of the situation back in the hills.
l observed that he gave the latter
cold welcome.
q shall send the sheriff and a
| posse" he said with a troubled
| look.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

realized that Germany's capacity for waging war
would ultimately depend upon the possession of the
northern province.
The fact was not even grasped in 1914, but today
it is clear and it reinforces thousand-fod the de-
mand for restitution which the allies base upon the
ordinary principles of right and wrong and the
swer to the question what will be the economic flu
ture of Germany if she is deprived of her principal
supply of iron ore?' The answer is, that she has
been thief and must give back, and for her future
needs she do other countries do import what
will yield up foot of the occupied territories
still less Lorraine until she has been finally
beaten in battle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
H-

IL
For fiatulence and distension or
the stomach and bowels l take es-
sence of peppermint. Is this injur-
ious in any way? What is the prop
er quantity to take at one dose. and
how frequently may it be taken?
w. M T.
Answer-It is an irritant to the
stomach and bowel, an intoxicant
to the nervous system, and a habit
forming drug in some cases. It's
use for such symptoms is founded
on misunderstanding of the nature
of the trouble A few drops would
be plenty, even for rare emergency
use. l cannot recommend the fire.
quent use of such an irritant. Bet
ter to find out the cause OF the
symptoms, whether directly due to
hasty eating, overeating or disease
of the digestive organs or disease
of the circulatory organs or of the
kidney.
The Juice Of the Meat.
If a person is forbidden by his
physician to eat meat, how about
allowing him TO swallow the juice
of the meat by chewing it? He has
asthma. z. K NJ.
Answer-The juice, broth. gravy
or extractives of the meat would be
precisely what the doctor probably
intended to- exclude from the diet.
Often the lean pulp of meat is al
Iowable, as in cases of typhoid fe-
yer, for instance, when meat broth
or soup or meat juice would be
harmful in that it would favor in
testinal putrefaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
Canada's Loyalty.

The loyalty of Canada to the mother country and
the cause the allies been of the great out
standing things of the That this feeling shows
no signs of abatement-in spite of the enormous sac
rifce the Lady of the Shows" has made-but is if
anything deepening each day is indicated in the fol-
lowing expressive statement of Rev. DR.. Robert
Johnson of the American church of Montreal:
The wide flung provinces of Canada with the
motherland to the last cartridge. Our dominons
from Vancouvers Pacific kissed sands to Labrador's
bleak coasts, have settled into the saddle with
tightening of the grth and slackening of the rein
for a hard ride on a long trail"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
Where There Is Room for Improvement

The taking over of the wire lines by the govern
mt will be apt TO insure one thing to the public,
which will prove revelation and an innovation so
far as the relations Of the telephone and the tele-
graph-particuIarIy the latter-are concerned That
is the spirit of cooperation and the full measure OF
accommodation toward the people. The two giant
institutions of the country that have had the least
concern % their minds as to whether or not
the public was accommodated or whether or not the
service sought properly performed are those
supplying the telegraph and the telephone means of
communication Real service, has been as foreign
to their way OF thinking as Greek TO an American
Indian Cfvility the easiest thing in the world to
render, has in great measure become lost art to
these companies.
All these things will be remedied when the gov
eminent takes hold. being OF the people, the
government requires fair treatment of the people.
Common courtesy and desire prove of value is
essential phase of the government service. 1t is
stamped into the postofice system, and when the
postmaster general assumes the rens of the wire
service recognition the rights and claims Of the
public will very quickly supercede the Vanderbiltan
policy of Indifference and defiance that has hitherto
been so conspicuously manifest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
TITLE DAILY SHORT STORY

race. A rough ranger had invaded
their joss house and had been killed
in a row.
Within a few moments the victim
opened his eyes. His throat was
abrased, his breath came painfully.
His slanting eyes fixed a pIaintive
glance upon Norma, as he compre-
hended her sympathy and aid.
Norma aided the suffering victim
to slowly and painfully reach the
house. There he was overcome
with weakness and tainted away.
She dragged him to a couch. forced
j stimulant between his lips when
he reused up momentarily, and then
he lay in lethargy until footstep
sounded outside, and with gladness
and relief Norma welcomed her
husband.
I'VE must get the poor fellow
away, somehow" advised Arnold
Duntley. They are routing out the
Cinnamon in town like hunted rats. :"
and he set at work 10 arouse and
revigorate their helpless charge.
Darkness had come down before the
man was able to even stand up
alone. When he began to speak,
they understood that he was an in
nocent victim OF the blind fury OF
the Vigilantes. He was Ling Foo.
lie told them, a Manchurian of high
caste. who was in the United States
in pursuance of plan TO study eco
nomical conditions for a native hui
manitarian society He hinted> al
royal descent. and a certain nat
ural dignity manifested itself as he
came back TO normal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

1T won't be safe for you TO re-
main in this vicinity" Arnold ad-
yised their guest. The Vigilantes
are on a wild rampage and they
VIII search for you when they find
you missing. can get you to a
railroad point within five hours, il
you can stand the strain of rapid
horseback ride"
Eyes. Yes!" answered Ling Foo
eagerly. Il have money. ! wish TO
get TO safety and friends. My life's
labor for my native land would be
lost were l to die now"
The two men made the Journey
without interruption. and again
Ling Foo expressed his fervent
gratitude for the timely aid re-
ceived
1T is for the lady, wife" he said,
handing Arnold a small, boxlike
package. Tell her | shall never
forget her kindness toward "A
stranger and an alien. Tell her this
little gift may stand her in good
stead some day"
Norma's eyes glowed as she
opened the package the next morn
ing. A rich and glittering bauble.
an Imitation OF a golden pheasant,
was displayed. The feathers were
evidently OF gold, the body was OF
silver, the eyes were formed of
pretty emeralds. 1t was OF some
value, that seemed certain.
Arnold Duntley had set up as a
physician of the settlement. He
had done poorly and for some time
past had meditated removing TO
new. location. This was force,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
Uncle Sans Army.

America is sure waking up was remark heard
on the street this morning and it was htung COM
ent on the news that had been decided to increase
our army up to an approximate strength OF 100000
This determination is in line with every other act
of the government and is a indication that the
war is to be prosecuted with the utmost vigor Sec
rotary of war Baker appears to have decided upon
the plan OF lowering the minimum age below 21-l9
being the probable fgure--and adopting as maxi
mum 40.
The present strength Of the American armed
forces is given as 3O74572 in the army and 5o8,792
men in the navy.
According to statement made in the British
house Of commons yesterday. American troops are
now crossing the Atlantic at the rate of 100000
month.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

upon him within the week after the
escape of Ling Foo. In some way
his part in that episode was traceI'
and he was given A. hours IN winch
TO leave town.
They moved 10 more peaceful
scenes, but building up a Tractee
was no easy task. Then the nrs'
baby came, and at a time Wheu
ready funds ran low. They were
badly in debt besides one day
necessitous demand forced lhe
doctor to unwire the golden Wings
of the pheasant and sell them -
week later house rent pressed ~
desperation Arnold took what Fe
NAMED OF the golden pheasant "
realize what no could from IL
There's some silver" said Ihs
jeweler to whom he applied, y.
stones are OF some value. An. NV
is a tiny keyhole You have not ths
key. No? The trlnket is hollow ~
fact a casket. | Will have 70 toIo,,
II open TO ascertain the thickness "
the silver All, what IS thisE
It was a nest OF soft cotton an ,,.
resting In IL were hair dozen gu
tering diamonds. Their value, Sus
gested by the jeweler fairly aSS,
zled Arnold The prediction "a
Ling Foo had come true and Aruv.4i
was SET on his feet in a substance
way The strange capital supphI1
by the generous Manchurian sl1
ed him right in his profession o. ~
baby throVe. and Norma was So
that she had saved distress
alien in his darkest hour OF nesO'd
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
With Other Editors
Statue Saved.

There is satisfaction in knowing that the statue
Of Joan Of Arc which stood in the court of the Ca
thedraI of Rheims has shared the fate inflicted
by the Germans that monument The statue is
the work of Paul Dubois 1t has been removed from
its pedestal and placed in safety having been hit
only by shell splinter from the time when the
bor1hardment Of Rheims first began. The sword
which the maid holds in her handaHas smashed, but
no other damage dones-Mounouth Daily Atlas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
EAEsAITH TANl4XS
BY WILLIAM 4 BR1A7,DIsV f1o.

ed product; it is one detail common
ly missed by the housewife.
The substitutes used in bread
making are lacking in gluten, the
sticky substance heterogeneous mat
teri in white -four. Hence they do
not retain the gas formed in fer
mentation so well as white -four
does. To offset this, let the yeast
fermentation be continued a few
hours longer than for white -four
bread, and add little soda (saler-
atus) to neutralize the tendency TO
sourness from prolonged fermenta-
ton. Further, if the white OF egg
is added to the dough it retains the
gas and lightens the bread.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

little by little news concerning movements of
American troops is being made public A recent re-
port indicates that since May, 1917 the railroads of
the country have handled troop movements to the
number of 5,35555S men. When one realizes the
enormous distances some have travelled, the record
constitutes a great achievement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
Pretty Good Sign.

There is a pretty good sign in
the railway station at Hanover,
Kans., which might be put up to
advantage in other places:
This town is American
and
America is in trouble.
If you are with US, you are welcome
If not
Your train is coming.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
The Day in Davenport
Won't Remove Dome

Won't Remove DOme.-The dome
on the Scott county building vii;
be repaired and reprinted and not
removed as planned Members O.
the board of supervisors went up
in the air" some 200 feet late Mon
day to investigate the condition OF
the structure. After climbing
around the narrow balcony and in
specting the iron work the SUI
pervisors retired to terra firma to
deliberate. When they were tod
that it would cost between $4,000
and Sc 900 to tear down the dome
and remodel the roof they decided
that little paint and patch work
would insure the stability of the
dome for another decade.
Appeals to Supreme COurt.-Mrs.
Caroline Wendland, who brought
suit against Margaret ]. Berg and
others to recover $4,000 alleged due
for damages suffered in a fall
down an abandoned we'll on the
Berg property, has appealed the
case to the Supreme court. The
suit was tried in district court be-
fore Judge NJ. F. Donegan last
spring and a verdict directed for
the defendants A motion for
new trial was filed and cverruled.
Arrest Draft Eyader. - Otto
Ham, 607 West Seventeenth street,
charged with failure to register on
June 5, 1917, was arrested yester-
day afternoon by Deputy U. S.
Marshal Kinney and taken before
U. S. Commissioner Bush. The
defendant denies his guilt, claiming
that he was past 81 years of age
at the time of the first registra-
ton. He was held under $500
bond pending his preliminary
hearing which has been set for 8
o'clock Saturday morning.
Fights Too SOOn.-John AndeI~
son, a Muscatine county draft Sc
lect, did not leave yesterday for
the Southern training camp but re-
manned at home to nurse a frac-
tured jaw, received Tuesday night
in a controversy with Charles Bue-
mann, Scott county select, at
Walcott. Buemann was taken into
custody yesterday afternoon on an
information charging assault and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

To encourage the spirit of thrift among their
ployes, large eastern firm announced their i9ten-
ton of giving to each person in their employ a
raise of wages of 10 per cent, but it will be paid in
thrift stamps This plan is worthy of being emulated
east and west.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

In spite of the heavy demands upon the English
purse there still remains some money for Injuries
pearl necklace was sold the famous Christie auction
rooms and realized the enormous sum of 1887 500
This is the highest price paid at an auction in
England.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24
Wake Up!

People who travel on sleeping
cars will have to pay 81 cents d
mile in addition to the increased
Pullman charges. The idea of the
government is that tourists should
keep their eyes open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

1t will certainly bring home to every one the
necessity of coal conservation be told by The Coal
Age that in all probability so per cent of
industries may be forced to suspend operations be-
fore next spring from lack of coal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

Brigadier General Jose Mark, Cuban secretary of
war; has started for the United States osensbly to
for Cuba's participation in the great and
the training of Cuban troops.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

battery, filed yesterday morning in
the court of Police Magistrate A.
G. Sampson by County Attorney
Henry II. Jebens.
Girl Going to France.-Chosen
from among many Iowa volunteers.
Miss Anna Kinney of the Daven-
port telephone exchange, is await
ing her orders to go to France.
Some time ago a limited number
of experienced toll operators were
called for as volunteers fer service
in France, and word comes that
Miss Kinney has been selected
so far as known. the only one I'M
der this call from this state. Miss
Kinney has had eight years ex-
perience in telephony.
Swim Causes DeatIl.-ProbabIy as
the result of river water he sWal-
lowed while in swimming Saturday,
Levi Pasvogel, IA years old, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pasvogel of
Nahant, died at 1870 o'clock yes
terday morning at the home of his
parents. The youth with several
companions went swimming in the
river Saturday afternoon. Sunday
morning he was taken violently ill,
and shortly afterward vomiting set
in. Physicians were called and ex-
erted every means in their power,
but his disease baffed them and
the boy died yesterday morning. 1t
is believed that river water he
swallowed while in swimming poi
soned his system.
Marriage Licenses.-F. A. Lude,
Davenport, and Emma Speth, Dav-
export; c. E. Waddell, Davenport,
and Viola Trussell, Davenport.
JOyrider in Bad.-An information
charging Harry Peto, aged %, with
malicious mischief in removing an
auto owned by o. A. Farmer for
'joyriding" purposes was filed yes
terday in the court of Police Mag
istrate A. G. Sampson by County
Attorney Henry II. Jebens. Peto is
alleged to have taken Farmers auto
without the latter's knowledge or
consent on July 10. The warrant
was turned over to the police to
serve.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

Marriage Licenses.-F. A. Lude,
Davenport, and Emma Speth, Dav-
export; c. E. Waddell, Davenport.
and Viola Trussell, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-24

Continued Tomorrow
Washington Journal., 1918-06-28

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