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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05
CHAPTER XVII.


" HE man departed and after an
On the floor lay the reporter,
his face twisted up into an ag-
onized expression, while Too
ties stood over him, feebly licking his
face, her little red tongue hardly able
to wag.
"Oh," Lucille screamed jumping up
and down in her excitement, hes
killing Tootles!"
I'm afraid l laughed. Anyway, she
cast look of reproach at me and
made a dive for the tired little pup
Tootles went through the door and
dashed, barking. up the beach. Lucille
followed after.
They We're too fast for me. The last
l saw of them was a tiny bobbing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05

sS~SfOos
speck-that was Tootles-and a larger
graceful figure with hair blowing free
and kimOno flying back, which was
Lucille.
whats all the excitement?" the re-
porter demanded. who's the pippin p
1--WE had fire." I returned YEARLY.
"Mr. Green's house burned down."
Everybody asleep, suppose" The
reporter sketched In the story from i'm
agination. you, the faithful watch
man, see the flames, dash into the burn
ing building and rescue the owners
beautiful daughter. It's a peach Of 4
story. It's too bad you can't marry
her." he added. cycling me ruefully.
you've got q wife and seven kids,
suppose"
Il have not" I retorted.
"Then you can marry her"
"Thanks"
II mean you're not so terribly old
and you might look all right II you
washed your face and had some decent
clothes"
For the first time I realized that
must be pretty sad looking object
Ny clothes were wet, worn, singed and
thoroughly mussed from having beer
slept in and rained on.
! looked at him sharply. What size
collar do you wear?"
Fourteen and a half" he replied
glibly.
l grunted. "I'll have a look. any
way"
rolled him over and removed The
collar and necktie as carefully a. POI
sible. 1t was a fifteen and q half.
Because you lied ! shall connscate
the necktie also"
NO" he shouted, interpreting my
glance, you couldn't wear another
thing Of mine"
I'm afraid we coincide only In thu
neck" sighed regretfully.
Look here" he began belligerently
don't you think this farce has gons
far enough? l demand to be released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05

both knew that the boat was coming
back soon to get them"
Mrs. Green lie SO elusive" Bopp
criticized. that should think that
when once you located her you would
have kept your eye on her"
III l had" reminded him. you
would probably all be burnt to GIN
ders now. There must be some plausi.
BILE reason for Mrs. Green's disappear
ance. Suppose We don't tell her daush.
ter right away until we try to fnd out
what has happened. 1t would only
cause her additional worry"
That was agreed upon.
"At any rate" Bopp said. I'VE can
all go over to the mainland in the Mer'
~ Widow and get breakfast"
NO" declared Bill, shaking his
head. Merry Widow she shan't run
She broke her waive spring. Maybe II
take all day to fx she up"
Then for heavens sake get at it,
Bopp growled Grossly.
Il nx him up Wit some wire may
be-" Bill cheerfully promised ~ hs do
parted.
Lucille and Vida re1oined Us pres
emily.
Il have some breakfast for you," l
announced.
Soup" Bopp uttered the word sar
castically.
"Oh, Tootles!" murmured Lucille.
Il forgot" I said. "Tootles is found
found Tootles last night"
Where is my little sweetheart
now?"
In the summer house." I replied.
"Oh, my Coolies girl" she exclaimed
"locked up in that cold barn of a plac'
all nightv'
II was there" reminded her. s..
stood it all right"
Lucille started out as fast as Oh,
could for the summer house.
wait a minute" 1 protested, wish
ing to, explain about the reporter.
Wait" she flashed at me, "whel
Tootles wants me? Neverv'
Lucille broke into a run when sh,
saw that 1 was following her an,
| reached the door Of the summer hous,
| first. When 1 arrived heard a scream
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05

A Cry From the Tue Startled .us.
I'm trying to forget It," Bopp re-
piled. with ungracious impotence. Il
want regular food"
The lake is calming down. the off,
Ger pointed out. land you can surely
get aid soon. As 1t happens, we are
hot on the trail Of a gang Of Snug
glers, and if we delay now the chief
operator may escape us. He is posing
as a telephone repair man employed by
the local company In Fair View, but
merely uses that position to cloak his
criminal operations. He was sent to
Green's island before the storm and
has not reported back to the ofacA 50
We presume that he IL here now"
By q common impulse we looked for
Kent. He was not among US. Appar-
emily he had waited to hear no more
after Captain Perkins had identified
the boat n in the government revenue
service.
Il can't believe that he is 4 SNUG
gler," Vida argued. She, like the rest
Of Us, had conceived a liking for the
young man whose career had been 80
varied and interesting. HE doesn't
look like a smuggler."
I'm afraid that Is no way to tell, "
the revenue officer said pleasantly.
The worst smugglers we have are so
ciety people. We captured two of his
accomplices ON Huntingdon's island
this morning. and when we get him
We shall have wiped out one of the
worst gangs Of smugglers operating
across the border"
At the mention of Huntingdon's H.
land we all pricked up our ears. What
connection did the smugglers have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05

"Who can be calling up at this time
Of night?' wondered Vida, voicing the
general curiosity.
I'VE probably will never. know"
Bopp gazed dreamily into the fire.
Maybe some oneSsaw the blaze from
the mainland and is calling up about
It,"
NO" said Lucille, with conviction !;
its my mother. She has seen the fire
from Huntingdon's and wants to know
II am safe. We must answer 1t and
tell her that everything is all right"
mo one could 60 in there" l pro-
tested. "The fire Is raging In the Nv-
ing room. and the walls may fall any
moment
But mother will worry
What II she does:" A man under
stress Of excitement is sometimes un-
Intentionally brutal.
III you men are not brave enough. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Jan. 5.-Private
Clarence P Morell of Verndale, Mimi,
Company F, Three Hundred Thir-
teenth engineers, died of pneumonia
at the base hospital here Thursday
it was announced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05

have been without anything to eat for
three days! Surely you can't refuse to
take US to some place where food may
be had"
You forget that I have provided
food" interposed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-05
DIES AT CAMP DODGE.

CONTINUED next Wednesday,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Prayers For Victory Are
Given by Presbyterians

"At our feet lies Austria and
Germany, wrecked. scorning her fugi-
tive kings. Our work has only just
begun. God grant that our noble
soldiers, our womanhood, glorious in
activity, may be spared for the great
work of reconstruction. May they he
the instruments to bring about Gods
great plan"
So spoke the Rev. DR.. l., S. Nudge
last night at an impressive prayer
and praise service held in the Pine
Street Presbyterian Church COM
memorating the victory of Allied
arms.
1T is the handwriting on the
wall" DIR. Nudge continued, "and
the nation that disobeys God shall
surely suffer while the nation that
serves God shall receive it's reward
The opportunity is at hand. We pray
God that American strength of char
acter and rightful purpose may be
the means of rescuing the fallen ma
tionS."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

very busy attending to the wants of
the hundreds of Harrisburg mothers.
Believing that they will make the
Christmas of their boys as homelike
as possible. these mothers have speed
ed hundreds of gift parcels across the
sea to sons in khaki.
There. are sweethearts and wives.
too. of the boys. who come to the
headquarters with their packages. All
of them are proud of the work done
by the boys. Much comment on the
excellent work of the Americans in
the fighting is heard and every send
er of parcel shows pride in the
achievements of her special laddie in
khaki.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
DANGER after SPANISH
INFLUENZA OR GRIPPE
How 1t Can Be Avoided and Treated Simple Rules TO Be
Followed, No Occasion for Panic

No need of anyone being afraid
of the after effects and slow recov-
ering from Spanish Influenza, hard
colds or Grippe, If they will use
common sense and start in build
ing up their health and strength the
right way.
The main thing is to get the blood
rich, red, and pure, so it can carry
life-giving oxygen and strength to
every part Of the body. Impure
blood is the cause of so many slow
recoveries and set-backs.
Doctors say: "Get the blood right
and the rest is easy, that nine-tenths
of all sickness is due to lack of iron
and phosphates; the healthy strong,
vigorous man or woman's blood is
always loaded with these two life
giving elements.
Physicians also claim with fresh
air and nourishing food nothing
equals Phosphated Iron as a blood
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
TIMELY
WARNING

You are in danger Of
catching the grip if you are
weak and rundown.
The grip germ finds its
earliest victims among those
whose resisting power is
lowest.
The pure food elements
in Father Johns Medicine
build energy to resist grip
germs.
The gentle laxative effect
of Father Johns Medicine
helps to drive out irnpuri-
ties.
You are safe when you
take Father Johns Medi-
cine because it is guaran-
teed free from alcohol or
dangerous drugs in any
form.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

tonic and health builder. Phosphat-
ed Iron takes hold from the first
dose. Results are seen and felt;
strength returns, food digests, appe-
tlte picks up, sleep is restf"l, there
IS a color in the cheeks and a spar
kle to the eye that only blood
charged with iron and phosphates
can give.
1t is the duty of everyone who has
had Spanish Influenza, Grippe or a
hard cold to build up their system
with natures tonic. Phosphated Iron.
1T sure is health protection. Safety
first. The results will repay you
many times. Give yourself a show.
Special notice: To insure doctors
and their patients getting the genu-
inc Phosphated Iron we have put in
capsules. Do not take pills or tab
let's. Insist on capsules.
on sale by G.. A. Gorgas. the drug
gist, and leading druggists every
where.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

soldier overseas. This label is
presented at the inspection head
quarters where a carton for sending
the gift is given. When the package
is filled it is taken to Red Cross in
spection headquarters again where,
If 1t passes inspection. the package
is sealed and n label and necessary
postage are affixed. Under the au-
spices of the Red Cross the package
is then sent on its way overseas to
gladden. the heart OF a soldier.
Though the headquarters were
opened a week ago. the corps of vol
unteer workers under the leadership
of Miss Mary Cameron, chairman, are
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
BURNED BY WIRE

According to police three persons
were burned about the face last
night when feed wires broke in front
of the Federal building while a street
car was passing. The names of the
PERSONS could not be learned. r. I.
Wheeler, of 327 Dauphin street, was
taken to the Harrisburg Hospital
suffering from a burned palm.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Inflow Of Christmas
Parcels For Soldiers
Heavy at Red Cross

Hundreds OF Harrisburg boys Will
have their Christmas day frightened
by the receipt of packages of Christ
mas cheer from Harrisburg mothers,
If the inflow OF people to Christmas
Parcel Inspection headquarters at
River and Market streets, next to the
Hotel Senate is any criterion. Hun
dreds of mothers have already
brought their parcels To the head
quarters.
. In sending Christmas parcels. the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Hapsburgs Take Oath
as Hungarian Citizens

Berne. Nov. 14.-Budapest newspa :
pers received here contain details OF
remarkable ceremony in which
Archduke Josef of Austria and his
son. Josef Francis, took oath to the
hungarian constitution as simple
Hungarian citizens named Hapsbdrg.
The newspapers say this was the first
instance in 400 years when such re-
nouncement was made. All privileges
We're given up by the archduke and
his son.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
CANTEEN WORK MUST
CONTINUE FOR MONTHS

The work of the canteen commit
tee of the Harrisburg Chapter,
American Red Cross, will continue
unabated for a long time to come,
il was stated yesterday, regardless of
the fact that hostiltes have ceased.
There is much work for the workers.
ii was said.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
DANCES ON his DINNER

Providence. Nov. 1l.-Billy sunday
has to ego some to shock Ma sun
day, but he succeeded when lie re-
ccived the news the kaiser had peeh
booted off his throne and had Shipped
hurriedly across the Holland border
Bill" and Ma were lunchihE ~
their private table in the dining room
Of the Hotel Crown when the news
came in. With one yel. "Bill' was !
the middle Of the table among ihe
dishes and choice viauds. That's why
MA" was shocked.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
FIRST WIRE BRIEFS
In THE DAYS NEWS

Paris. - The signing of the armis-
tice was the occasion for celebrations
in numerous towns in Spain.
Santiago. - The steamer Pennsyl-
vania, loading saltpetre at Unique, has
been completely destroyed by fire. No
members of the crew were injured.
New York. - EX-President Roose-
welt passed n restful night at the
Roosevelt Hospital here.
Washington. - The War Industries
Board removed all restrictions placed
on the use of tin plate in the manu-
facture of tin containers.
Washington. - A high official said
last night it will require twice as
much time to get out of the war as ii
did to go through with it.
New York. - Charles NJ. Schwab
said last night $4,000 tons of ship
ping were placed in operation during
October, bringing the total tonnage
built by the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration above the 100000 mark.
New York. - Decentralization of the
three Lutheran organizations and
plans for the great ecclesiastical
merger which will unite them under
the name of the United Lutheran
Church in America again occupied the
attention of the convention here this
forenoon.
Washington. - Statistics here show
800, 600 Lutherans are In uniform and
100 chaplains are with the Army and
Navy.
Washington. - Fuel Administrator
announced the signing of the |
armlstice will not affect the status of |
the Fuel Administration, and regula- |
lions and supervision will continue |
until the signing of tire peace treaty. !
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Yankee, Thought Dead,
FIees Austrian Camp

Trieste. Nov. 14.-Aviator G. q.
Young, Des MONIES, Iowa. who was
supposed to havc been killed has an
rived here with a number of Allied
prisoners, who succeeded in escaping
fom Austrian concentration camps
owing to local riots. .,e
With him was Paul G. Ratilu' oil
Drew, Miss, who escaped from Il
prisoners camp November 4.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
RECKLESS DRIVING

Charged with running an autonvS
bile while intoxicated, Adam Lucas
and George Stulich were arrested
yesterday in Market Square by Of
ficer Hicks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Boys Tan Calf Shoes

Boys $500 tan Russia Calf
skin and Patent Coltskin Shoes,
button and blucher styles, with
heavy stitched soles. Special
Friday only .......... $3.50
Children's $1.75 Gun Metal
Calf Button Shoes. with stitched
soles and spring heels; sizes 6
to 8. Special Friday only, $1.39
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor, Rear.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Colored Dress Goods

$3.50 Army Cloth, in khaki;
"a inches wide. Special Friday
only, yd. ............. S1.SS
$1.25 French Serge, AZ inches
wide. Special Friday only, yd.,
Csc
1925 All-Wool Santoy, az
inches wide, in ten shades. Spe-
ciaI Friday only, yd. .... $3.50
$1.00 French Serge, 36 inches
wide; in good colors. Special
Friday only, yd. ..... 60c
$3.50 Navy Costume Serge,
SO inches wide. Special Friday
only, yd. ............ S2.05
$4.95 Olive Drab Coating, 54
inches wide. Special Friday
only, yd. ............. $2.95
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Grocery Specials

Sani-Flush. Special Friday
only, 5 cans ........... $1.OO
Peters Superlative Cocoa.
Special Friday only, 22c cans,
ice; 10c cans, Sc.
Pie Filling, all flavors. Spe-
cial Friday only ......... 10c
Sauerkraut, large No. cans.
Special Friday only ..... 29c
India and Ceylon Tea of good
quality. Special Friday only,
pound ............... soc
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Easement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Avoid DiscontortS- DO Your urChristmasShopp Now
Suit Innings

CSC Venetian, in plain and
fancy brocades. Special Friday
only, yd. .............. 40c
CSC Farmers Satin, 40 inches
, wide. Special Friday only, yd.,
soc
39c Satine, in a range of
good colors and black. Special
Friday only, yd. .......... 35c
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Wonen's Ribbed
Cotton Underwear

$1.75 white cotton ribbed
Union Suits of medium weight;
low neck, sleeveless, Dutch neck,
and elbow sleeves; slight i'm
perfections. Special Friday
only ............. Sl.3U
Women's 39c white cotton
ribbed Vests, light weight, low
neck and sleeveless. Special
Friday only .......... roc
Dives. Pomerov e Stewart,
Street Floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14
Wonen's Boots

Two hundred pair Wo-
mems Boots with military
and Louis h e e |, all
grey kid and black calf
vamps with grey cloth tops.
Special Friday only, $4.95
Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart,
Market Street
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

Washington. - Statistics here show
800, 900 Lutherans are In uniform and
100 chaplains are with the Army and
Navy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

Washington. - The War Industries
Board removed all restrictions placed
on the use of tin plate in the manu-
facture of tin containers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

Paris. - The signing of the armis-
tice was the occasion for celebrations
in numerous towns in Spain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

Butter Knives. ........i9 i9c
Sugar Shells, ...........i9 i9c
Knives and Forks II dozen,
each. .............. SI.9S
Hollow Handle Knives and
Flat Forks, u dozen, each, $S.0S
26-piece Chest containing b
knives, forks, 9 table spoons,
tea spoons, butter knife and
sugar shell, ............ $1O.98
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

Washington. A high official said
last night it will require twice as
much time to get out of the war as il
did to go through with it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

Tea Spoons, y dozen, .S1.25
Table Spoons, u dozen, $3.50
Dessert Spoons, y dozen,
S2.25
Coffee Spoons, u dozen, St.30
Orange Spoons, Il dozen.
$1.0S
Round Bowl soup Spoons, u
dozen, .............. S2.50
L
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

Santiago. - The steamer Pennsyl-
vania, loading saltpetre at Unique, has
been completely destroyed by fire. No
members of the crew were injured
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-14

New York. - IIX-President Roose-
Welt passed restful night at the
Roosevelt Hospital here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-25
Forty Miles of Jam,

So enormous has the business of jam making l"ronc in Dundee. Scot land, since ihe great firms there or ganizpd to supply preserves to the British army and navy that. according to a report sent by F.. k. POttle, U. S. vice consul there. to the department of tlr tins in which they put np one weeks supply alone would, If stood end on end. form column fully 40 miles high. It Is no unusual thing for this firm to deal with 100000. .ON' oranges, and all kinds nf fruit are dealt with on similar scale"
 The Dundee manufacturers are about to give up the use of earthen ware. glass Jars and tins. for stout cardlmard contaIner Is now being made and experiments with it have proved highly successful.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-25
STORY OF A SICK FTANCEE
 FAILS TO SAVE SOLDIER

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25.-A story that he had gone to visit his fi- ancee who he declared to be seriously i'll near Seattle and was told to remain with her by physician failed to save Private Walter E. Powell. coast ar ti,lery corps. Puget Sound, from a dishonorable discharge from the army and two years at hard labor at the hands of a court martial. for being abseat without leave, according to an am. ouncement by the western depart inert of the army here yesterday.
 The court martial found that the story was fabricated iii every particu- lar. The department also announced the imposition of sentence of 15 years at hard labor and dishonOrable discharge on Private Cary w. Moeh- ring. national army for deserting the service after being drafted at St. Maries, Idaho.
 \ l0-year sentence and dishonOr- able discharge was imposed on Pvt. Arthur Perrine, Troop B, 7th cavalry, for desertion at Bozeman, Mont.
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-25
BUTCHER CITES BIG PROFITS
Meat Dealer Points Out Pills, Mineral Water and False Teeth as Pro-
 ducers of Immense Margins.

'Talk about food profiteers' grnwl- ed the butcher. as he charged up n twO-pOnnd rnmp steak at 60 cents Il pound. "Why I know people whose profit has been from time inInrrGnrial 8.MW per cent and more. Yet you don't jump on them. Why. then. jmrnl' on me?
 "'rakp Junck'S liver pill. for instance" I know Otto Jun.k's bOOkkrrper. and thc man tells me that this Junck pill sells wholesale at exactly 5000 per cent profit.
 Take mineral watpr-plnin sria. You can make and sell plain soda nt profit of 4O.'AN per cent. And. mind you. no kicks.
 ''rake false teeth. They used [" make false teeth out of ivory. and 'n those days 1t was right to charge $1W' a set for them. But now false teeth arc made of porcelain. They cost lh cents apiece. Dentists profit. 78MM per cent.
 "So I could go on. And you ask m, if my cOnScirnrr isn't sore about this 6O-cent rump steak. Oh."
Valdez daily prospector., 1918-01-25
Center of Fashion,

Paris. the center of the worlds fash ions. has no fewer than G).OOO wOmrIl drpSsmakrrS. not counting designers and filters. which would bring the nnnhrr up in close on IW.OM. Tn designers, who sketch out their idr;I> in pen and ink or with water-cOlOr> and often originate the fashions tha prevail throughout the world. earn easily over four figures year, oh serves a correspondent.
 Good manncQuinS are the most diff cult tn obtain. Some of the largest Pnri>ian houses employ twenty or thir' ty. whose whole time k passed In try ing on dresses hrfOrp the eyes of fash, iolnhlp French women. Naturally the numbers are fewer nowadays. and many of the most famous mannequinS of Paris are now nursing in the hos pitfalls or employed in the French muni ton works.