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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

tai trouble. | caught a name con
stantly from her lips. Baynham-
something connected with this per
son is constantly torturinR her. She
raves of him. She speaks of the
month passing and of money she
must take TO this Baynham. She
lanes. too, Desert Island. That
is one Of those desolate, isolated
rocky areas off the Maine coast.
Yesterday Ter landlady had 10 use
actual force to prevent her from
leaving hel bed TO get 10 this Bayn-
ham, at Desert Island"
Morse reflector seriously over all
this. HI formed a sudden resolve.
Some mystery connected with man
and Island certainly haunted the
mind of Regina and would not let
her rest.
Morse Travelled down the coast to
find thai Desert Island was one Of
the hume. Jus barren areas pcopled
mainly by sea fishermen
He managed to induce one to row
him to the island. II had only a
few houses, and when he men
toned the name Baynham, the cur
ious-eyed old sailor he questioned
Immediately recognized the name
"Baynham? on, YOU mean thu
wild man. His wife brought him
here about Il year ago. and comes
once a month 10 see that he is cared
for right. Until lately house
keeper and a man nurse we're CON
stantly with him. Baynham was a
regular demon, -paralyzed. full
Of drink al the time, cursine, abus-
ing his servants and sure out Of
his mind"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
TIH5lE DAILY SHORT STORY

, The glow in her eyes, reused
from their forced calmness, seemed
to absorb him. Her words, tremu-
lous with emotion, repaid him for
his great sacrifice. Il thank you"
she said, for to have lost you ut
terry would have been blight and
darkness. You bless my life-so
weary, oh, so hapless and trou-
bled!"
And call me to your side, COM
mand all | am and possess when
my loyalty can save you one pang
OF sorrow. And so l am content
and we have found peace"
That was all. friends; yet each
knew that absolute love was theirs.
The very wOhlesOmeness and pur-
ity of their ideals was perfect, sus-
taining-life immaculate. kiss or
caress banished, but present a high
er, nObler instinct of utter har-
mony that fed the soul with the
mama Of mutual sacrifice glori-
fed
He never sought to read her clos
ed book of life. Every month for
a week she was gone, he never
asked her why or whittier Her
race was shade more serious
when she returned.
one day when he called al her
home he was told that she was ill.,
His anxiety grew 10 grief and deep
concern when the physician ap-
praised him that she was prostrat-
ed with a wasting fever.
My patient is in a delirium a
great portion OF the time" he told
Morse. and what is aggravating
her condition is some secret men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
THE BARRIER


By Augustus Goodrich Sherwin. .
He had known sorrow and dis
appointment, false friendship and
poverty. Wealth had finally come
to him. but the aching void in his
heart had not been filled until in a
quiet, seashore village he had met
Regina Ashleigh Eyes like the sea
were hers, a face classic as a mold
ed Roman medal.
Arden Morse came TO the home
Regina made with humble worthy
people one day. and suggested IA
walk along the beach. He knew the
spots of beauty and solitude, and
the shade OF a wooded cliffe were
grateful o her as he constructed an
impromptu settee.
Il have something I must say to
YOU. he began seriously. Il was
impelled a week ago to tell you how
J loved you You spoke of a bar
Tier and ! know you never use a
word or a phrase specifically. 1t
is well-you know your mind
There shall be no further annoy
auce-"
"Oh. no. she said, loking into his
eyes, her hand resting upon his
own
"Disobedience, then" he substi-
tuted, forcing a smile Il ask you
10 forget my words ! am content
10 be with you. near you, to drink
in your presence and live glOrified
because YOU re my true friend If
thus unified. though party by some
degree / don't seek 20 fathom, we
pass through life together. | will
4les its fullness.-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
Loyalty False and True.

Ata laz raising celebration in an Illinois town.
q prominent citizen was loud in his protestatons
81 loyalty TO The lag and all that it stood for even
going So far as ID express his readiness to die for
it, within a week this same individual received
severe sentence Tor carrying system Of fraud,
a- which means many OF his fellow townsmen were
radically ruined. This loyalty can only be de-
ser5ei as spurious and false Loyalty that is true
Is born of deep conviction that flag is worthy Of
oar love. cur all; lessons Of loyalty are being
taught anew TO the world; me doubtful being
forced into The open and made to declare themselves
one way or the other
The war has helped US TO realize the value and
power of loyalty. and SO aided in restoring it to
its proper place il our thinking True loyalty has
in it the power TO convert the most common place
men and make OF them heroes Tens of thousands
Of men did not realize what loyalty was until they
took up arms Tor their country; a new conscious
ness. new love was the spark that set it afire.
Loyalty in the business world viii lead TO greater
Iaitlfuuess in service with the attendant result Of
increased production
Never was there such a day in national his
II tory to truly test the depth and sincerity Of 10y
salty: we are called upon give Of our money our
strength. and for whyg-that the cause of liberty,
of truth. and righteousness. may be advanced What
a noble response is being made TO this appeal Rich
and poor alike are facing unprecedented conditions
with grim determination to do whatever may be
demanded and that without d uurnur Readers Of
Donald Haakay's book. a Student in Arms" will
recall he has chapter entitled THE Beloved Cap
tatu." IN telling OF the fine qualities of leader
who fell while fighting, the writer adds, 'the sol
d.ers had confidence in him, because he had con
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

His wife, Regina married. inns
mere wreck OF a maHsHrd-armINf
then, was her secret tied 10
mere wreck. of man whose care
was her first thought bur for SONS
reason unwilling 90 live with hlA.
He slipped those guarding MN
yesterday, proceeded the cid sa-i'
or, got among the CiIrs and SIP
ped over them, or threw himss.-
into the sea They recovered Ais
body this morning"
Morse visited the house where
this hermit fugitive or whatever Ae
was, had lived. From his nAIs7
Morse CLEANED some startling facts.
Gerald Baynham was man want
ed In two continents for great
swindling scheme, stricken down
before he could reap results or 1.'
iHfamy, insulated boy the wife "aun
he had abused the barrier. "
which Regina had alluded
Morse saw to it that tly man was
decently buried When DE soush.
al the first lucid interval 20 impair +,
10 Regina what he had learned aN5
done. from that hour she refo'slt-
her strength The great burden 'l
her life had been lifted and tl0
first day she was wheeled INTO ~.
open air there was that ~ ftH,
and hope In her eyes that ia.l
Arden Morse that NO barrier ne"
stood between them and peI'ss-
happiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
H0drt, @pHOmQ
: :, !(DTODCOfnoC =
5 i Mrs. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: have
been going with popular young
man. / had a date with him one
night, but it rained. He had an
other girl the next night. He
went with her while she was here,
but she has gone away now He
called me up after she left and
wanted to take me, but / already
had company. If he should call
again should / 60? | like him very
much, but III be first choice or
none. PEGGY.
| think you are wrong in want
ing to be first choice You should
regard the boy as you would a girl
friend and not wish to monopOllze
him. There is great chance
that you are his first choice. II
the other girl was from out of
town she was probably a novelty
to him and he wanted to see as
much as he could Of her before
she left. Do not let him know that
you objected to his attention to
the other girl.
If | were in your place / would
let him come again IL he asks.
Dear Mrs Thompson: l am a
young woman and have been mar
ried a snort time. We are very
happy and have never had any
trouble. We have a nice home, but
l have been doing more house
work than 1 have to do now, there
fore | have lots of time with moth
ing to do.
l am very nervous. | want TO
get work in an office just to keep
me busy. My husband gets very
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
Worse Than the Beasts.

Chateau Thierry up to the period Of the war
a town of beautiful homes. German officers had
been CHARTERED in many of the paIatiaI buildings
during the period of the enemy's occupation. Pos
sbly this accounted for the fact that very few were
injured from shot she'll but" says cores
pondent who visited the place Immediately after
the German evacuation, though the exteriors were
untouched this is how we found the interiors:
Everything wrecked. china broken, tapestries
slit to pieces statues smashed, delicate woodwork
destroyed and the foulest most Ioathsome forms
of deflement used everywhere" Is it any wonder
that this writer comes to the conclusion that the
German in this has behaved as a brute and
beast from first to last? We in America did not take
long to form our eSimate, and such fiendish work
only tends to confirm it."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

J tablespoons corn syrup, one table
spoon fat liquid, one egg, two cups
sour milk or buttermilk, one-half
cup raisins, One-half cup nuts Sift
-four and soda and salt into mixing
bowl and add sugar Beat egg
slightly and add with syrup and fat
to -four. Stir vigorously and add
iaisins and nuts slightly broken
up, being careful that the raisins
are separated with little -four
Bake in rather small bread tins one
hour in a slow oven.
Chocolate Cookies (from above
menu)-One cup rice flour (scan)
one-half cup rice barley flour
tscanO, one-half teaspoon soda, one
cup brown sugar, one-quarter cup
butter melted and One-quarter cup
liquid fat, one-half cup milk, one
egg, two squares chocolate melted,
one teaspoon vanilla, one cup chop
ped nut meats. Sift flour and soda
into mixing bowl, add sugar, egg
slightly beaten and milk. Melt
chocolate and fat over slow flame
and add to batter. Beat well. add
vanilla and nuts Allow to stand in
4Ct DOA uHllI CulIiGu ana DdkG IN
moderate oven.
Riddles Cream-This is a cheap
and easily made ice cream for chill
dren: Take one quart plain milk.
one cup sugar, tiny pinch salt, ia
blespOon vanilla Stir well and
freeze. Simple, easy and nicer for
the children than the cooked kind.
For chocolate add two squares Of
chocolate melted in little hot wa
ter to above mixture.
MIX Stew-Take pieces of meat
Qeft over lamb or veaD with little
onion and just enough water to
cover. Let simmer until tender.
then put in milk, thicken a little.
salt and pepper TO taste, and if not
rich enough a little butter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Fair Enough.

I'd like to have you fill pre-
scriptlon that | can get from the
druggist for my face. have
pimples and blackheads. IT. b
Answer-As a general rule you
get the prescription from the doc
tor and have the druggiGt fill 1t,
but | know a whole lot of drug
gists nowadays consider the doc
tors part of the job a great nui-
sance. Go ahead and get the pre-
scription from your druggist, and l.
it is very simple indeed | may be
able to fill it, though | have no
knowledge of pharmacy. However,
if it should perchance happen that
your druggist has got religion and
refuses to play the charlatan, then
write me again, inciosing
stamped addressed envelope, and [
will send you some suggestions
which may help you without both
ering about prescriptions at all.
Opinions Differ StilL
l viii try my luck again. Have
written you twice before but saw
no answer in your department. I
asked if it is advisable to change a
baby's diaper at night v hen it is
cold weather. There seems TO be
a difference of opinion in this conf
muuity 1t would be also greatly
appreciated if you would publish d
good blood purifier. My face has
a lot of little pimples under the
skin Mrs p. H. o.
Answer.-Space permits only d
few answers in this column, and
l have to select few from many
to answer here. Certainly a baby's
diaper should be changed as soon
as it is soiled or wet. irrespective
of weather. l should think the old
fishwiyes would be afraid to leave
a wet diaper on lest the baby take
cold"-but it is less trouble to neg
meet it, so I suppose the average
fishwife argues that the exposure"
incident to a change IS unsafe
Leave it to the fishwives! Pimples
have nothing to do with the purity
of the blood Read the answer to
7. B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

Secretary McAdoo told the newspaper men Of
New York, not, sure for their particular
benefit but rather that they should make public
following important statement: THAT every person
who sells government bond is deliberately, thought
Iessly ALPHABETICALLY injuring credit of the
United States and is adding the difficulty of the
United States in fighting the war to just that ex-
tent. I look upon people institutions who sell
Liberty bonds cutters and unpatriotic citizens"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
JOTTINGS FROM
MY NOTEBOOK
The King Of England in War Time.
BY RALPH NJ. MORPHETT


"Since the war began, King
George and the queen have had a
more strenuous time than any Of
their subjects No sovereign has
been so closely in touch with the
people as King George. The eight
years of his reign have been full of
troubles constitutional and indus
trial unrest, an agitation OF more
than usual fierceness in Irland, and,
over all, the great Cataclysm of a
world war, full OF tragedy, which is
threatening to stifie the liberties Of
every people The king has in no
degree spared himself to meet these
huge difficulties and the response
bilities they impose upon him. Not
even the royal activities of King
Edward resulted in anything like
the work that has been accomplish
ed by King George. Apart from the
ordinary and ever-increaSing bust
ness of state, there have been visits
TO the fleet, to the battle fronts, the
shipyards, to 200 ammunitiOh works
and over 300 hospitals. His majes-
ty has thereby been thrown into
close relations with workers. His
walks through ammunition factor
les and engineers shops showed
how closely he followed the details
of manufacture, and his searching
| questions and comments frequently
surprised the working people who
| talked to him.
! IN all that he does, King George
! is noted for his mOdesty and his
! thoroughness. He is an early riser,
/ he daily reads the bible: he makes
/ it a special point, wherever he may
| be, to go to church every Sunday
+ sometimes he is a 'twicer'-and,
though he has a large staff of sec
retaries. he handles all important
subjects himself. writes many per-
sonaI Ietters-which is the most
| irksome part Of his duties-and
daily enters up his notebook and
private diary. When TatiOning was
ordered, his majesty adopted ration
ing and became a strict teetOtaler
Ginger wine and barley water are
his favOrite drinI,y. When the pub
lie were officially urged to grow
cereals, the king grew many GER
Gals instead of flowers in all the
royal gardens. Now that he i stay
ing at Windsor, we hear of him
spending some Of his time in the
royal gardens. and Of the queen and
PRINCESS Mary helping his majesty
to plant pOtatOesI There is, too
strict rationing at Windsor. Even
paper spills are used as much as
possible instead of matches. The
ratiCning likewise includes meat
less days. Much wine has been
sent from the royal cellars to the
military and other hospitals, and
those who are in a position to know
something of his majesty's private
gifts TO naval. military and charita-
Bile objects estimate that since the
war began the king and queen have
parted with nearly half a million
pounds. The kings actions are
without OstentatiOn. His generOs-
ity is not talked about. No public
vor; in all his actions he is q, typ
icaI English gentleman. In these
days. when the democratic ideal is
spreading, when a false step, or an
unpopular step on the part of a
sovereign might cost a ruler his
throne, if is wei that the tremen-
dOus ordeal through which the
country is now passing should have
brought the king and his subjects
into a man-tO-man understanding
Of each other"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

The kaiser received q message of graceful hon-
age and with it pledge of unfaItering loyalty from
che Protestant clergyman of Germany His majestys
reply is only another instance Of his stubbornness in
failing to discern the signs Of the times: His
majesty readily accepts the vow to cooperate for
the maintenance Of an uHshakabIe confidence in God
and ia our just cause and does not doubt that after
the heavy fight for life and freedom prosperous
peace viii arise for the German people, which obey
ing the law Of the hour, now is firmly united with
ts princes and heroes at the front"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

The songs the soldiers sing by means
numerous and feeling that there is a danger that
familiarity may breed contempt" call has gone
forth to American poets and composers to try and
interpret the spirit the times some great song
or songs The song "Over There" which all America
is today either singing whistling, brought to the
writer-George NJ Cohan-the Of $4,000; there
is therefore something akin to gold mine waiting
for those who are able write something that will
be true and tuneful"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

government of the people. by the people, for the
people, whose Just powers derived from the con-
sent Of the governed; democracy in a republic
a sovereign nation of many sovereign states per-
feet union, and inseparabe, established upon
those principles of freedom. equality, justice and
humanity for which American patriots sacrificed
their lives and fortunes therefore believe it is my
duty to my country to love it, to support its
stitution obey its laws, respect its flag, and
to defend it against all enemies"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
Household Hints

Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
Corn Flakes With Bananas.
Top Milk Toast
Orange Narmalade
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Dreamed Potatoes and Pease in
Casserole potatoes left from
previous dinner; cream
sauce addedD
Brown Bread
HOme-canned Peaches.
DINNER.
Vegetable Rice with Bacon
Brown Bread
Fruit Salad pineapple and cheese
Chocolate Cookies Iced Tea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
The Day in Davenport

Draftees to Following a
parade through the business sec
ton and luncheon at the Dempsey
hotel tomorrow, 237 Davenport and
Scott county boys will entrain at
1915 p. m. for Camp Dodge. Thir-
ty limited service men entrained
for Camp Funston last evening. Ten
go from each of the three local
boards The men reported at 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon for fin
al instructions. Men from the
country in this contingent were
given supper at the Dempsey hotel
last evening.
Where's Bessie WilfOrd Mayor
c. NJ. Littleton received a letter
from John Holston, of JOnesville,
S. D., in which the latter seeks to
locate Bessie MILFORD, thought to
be in Davenport. If this notice
reaches her attention, she is re-
quested to communicate with the
mayor at once.
Out Under BOnds.-H. w. Mich
aels of this city was bound over TO
the grand jury under 5000 bonds by
United States Commissioner Bush
yesterday morning, after waving
examination. Michaels was arrest
ed several weeks ago for Transport
ing booze across the government
bridge He furnished bond.
Neglects to Pay Fine.-Fred
Haig neglected to pay fine of $25
imposed recently by District Judge
NJ f. Donegan when Haig pleaded
guilty to malicious mischief. He
was arrested yesterday and will be
detained in jail until his time
eight days-eXpires. Haig was
charged with destroying with a
pocketknife a suit case filled with
his wife's clothing.
Car Turns Turtle.-Alderman
George White is thanking his lucky
stars today that he has returned
safely from a somewhat perilous
vacation trip through the northern
states. Near Minnesota junction,
Wis, the ear containing the alder
man and his wife broke a spring
and turned turtle, pinning both Of
them underneath. Just as they
crawled from under the car, the
only physician within 20 miles
drove up in his machine He was
on his way home, and they rested
there for several days. Mr. White
has a bad wound on the left side
of his head, and his wife is badly
bruised and cut about the face and
body. But neither OF them suf-
fered severe injuries, and were able
to drive on home
Tries % Cases.-Police Magis-
trate A, G. Sampson tried % cases
in police court yesterday. Two
disorderly house cases were among
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

That the principles of thrift is being acted upon
by our troops abroad is made clear in the state
ment that during the past six months So 900 has
through the agency Of the Y. NJ. c. A, been sent
home to friends relatives and creditors in this coun-
try, and this is only one OF many ways by which
money can be sent home
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

Floyd Gibbons the famous war correspondent
who is now lecture tour throughout the eastern
states featured his message to the people of Wash
ington few evenings ago, in the following striking
terms: You must 'cinch your fist tense your
arm. grit your teeth and stick to the finish"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
For Canning Time.

Picked Caulifiower-Cut up one
large head caulifiower fine, and two
red peppers. Dissolve one cup salt
in water sufficient TO cover cauli-
flower and onions and let stand
over night. Drain in the morning
Heat one quart white vinegar with
two tablespoons OF mustard until il
boiIs. put in vegetables and boil
about 10 or - minutes.
Canned String Beans Select ten
der, fresh beans, wash carefully and
cut away all strings Drop in a
kettle OF boiling water and boil
hard for several minutes (about 10
minutes). Drain and let cool. When
thoroughly cool place in Jars and
Ill Jars to overlooking with cold
water. Add a teaspoon of salt to
each quart.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

We to return to normal time cond-
lions. On Sunday. Oct 81, every clock must be set
back hour. The daylight saving bill has been
SO generally approved that there is little doubt
as to its being observed in future years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04
E!LISAllST1Z TALKS
BY WsLILI.A1 8RA RAD r1p.

is compelled to come within your
fiye-fOot barrage, wear gaEAe
mask over nose and mouth and let
your visitor or associate wear ole
too while he remains within the
danger line TWO layers of ordi-
nary surgeons gauze (fine meshed
cheesecIoth) or even an ordinary
handkerchief, tied in place over
nose and mouth. 1t may sound fool
ish to the standpat sanita-ian. s"
did the mOsquito-bar prevention OF
yellow fever and malaria seem 10
the old time sanitarians, until ex-
perience forced them to capitulate
to the relestless march OF science.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-09-04

It is going to be firing job hunting for
woody suit Of clothes in these war times. Even
after the "ba ba, black sheep" and poor Mary's
lamb" has been neeced there will still be a short
age.