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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
The Daily Short Story

she felt that at this hour the dam
ger would be little or none-few
would be the patrons of the read
house, consequently she would be
safe from any scenes or revelings.
Half mile behind the racer sped
another machine with Bolton driv-
ing. Around the corners of his
mouth played the selfsame smile
iof yesterday. Beside him. alse
smiling, was a friend and to this
friend as they neared the road
house Me cautioned: Remember.
Jim, don't overdo it."
AS Marie entered the Black Par
rott she was conscious that the ex-
pected thrill was altogether alb
sent. In its place was a certain
feeling akin to fear, yet her atti-
ltude successfully concealed it. The
, waiter led her to a table. She
wrote her order and gazed around
She was alone. The place, shut
tiers drawn, with heavy dark over
hangings on the windows. accentu-
dlCu Tue lOuSllut6S.
The little black parrot, evident
ly of plaster. looked at her threat
[, eningly from pedestal.
Presently the waiter came. back.
His attitude. of respect quieted her
rising fears. The food was excel
,, lent. and as she ate, man. mus
tached and fed Of face, entered the
! room and took the table opposite
her. She glanced at him and to
her horror discovered that he was
apparently under the influence Of
liquor.
A discomforung sense of fear
took possession of her. which mag
nified as the man smirged at and
ogled her. She gulped her food and
, paid her bill. But as the waiter
left the room, the half-drunken
man boldly advanced to her table
and sat beside her.
Lo,' he greeted Mice ILL girl
like you-jes' one. liz one"
Marie rose. panic stricken. Where
was the waiter? The man rose.
! too, and made as II to embrace her.
She tried to scream, but at that
moment a figure leaped across the
floor. aimed one blow, and the
drunken man crumpled up.
Come. Marie, let US get away
! quickly" 1t was Fred. Humbly
she went with him. I'll get some
one to drive your car-you come in
mine"
Along the state highway they
sped. Rolton still smiled. but Ma
rias defiance was gone, and tears
glistened on her lashes.
| Fred, I'm sorry" she sobbed.
putting up her hand to her eyes.
Fred stopped the car and took
her hand. From his pocket he
drew the ring and placed it where
1t belonged. This little finger
looks rather lonesome" he re-
marked
| But Marie was not lonesome. as
Fred took her in his arms and
brought her sobs to an end. She
! had learned lesson, but it had
ended In happiness.
| A half mile behind sped Maria's
car. At the wheel was the ~drunk-
en-" man. Gone was his drunken
ness and from his face was remov-
ed the mustache he had worn
With one hand he nursed the jaw
upon which Fred's fist had landed
What's the nse OF having a
friend unless you can helm him.
] be unused TO himself
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
HEALTH TALKS
Bv William Brady. NJ. %.

ygoee1 PAys1c1aA a.1 Aaaor.

Germs which canse the various
respiratory infections such as
diphtheria, pneunonia or coryza do
Not select the overlooked or cod
died victims, OF course, but they do
seem to find his respiratory .inu-'
cous membranes and other tissues
more favorable and receptive. Ev-
leryhody who il capable of observ-
ing and thinking knows that the
respiratory infections commonly
called colds" prevail chiefly
whore temperature OF climate is
mild and less where 1t is severe or
cold. For instance, thNre IL more
pneumonia per thousand persons
in South Carolina than in Mime
sofa more in Missouri than in Mon
tana, more in Utah than Nebraska,
according to Inited States mortal
ity statistics. There are no statis-
tics available TO show that these
respiratory diseases prevail more
extensively among persons who
coddle their bodies with excessive
(or unnecessary clothing and live
and work in Oyerheated rooms in
the winter, but even the old time
doctors who used to ascribe to
colds or exposure contributarv
effect conceded that coddling and
Overlooking rendered people more
susceptible to the alleged effects of
exposure.
All health authorities, even those
who still warn the public against
going out without sufficient cloth
ing teach that it is dangerous to
let any one sneeze OF cough in your
face. In spite of much effort to en-
tighten the laity about that, there
are still plenty of folks who are
entirely indiscrimiate with their
germ laden spray, splashing on
friend and stranger alike, letting
ny anywhere without batting an
eye. since this lis a free country
and every one has right to divide
his coughs and sneezes with his
neighbors, and the neighbors have
to thank the health authorities who
soften this crime by limiting that
what one catches from the spray
is. maybe, the result of q draft or
wet feet or something. No, if it
happens to be diphtheria the health
authorities don't dwell on draft or
the wet feet, but for most of the
respiratory infections exposure
still serves very well.
Every one In the city must have
noticed, on a cold raw day in early
spring or late fall, bootblack or
newsboy dressed in little more
than a good layer of dirt. Those
boys seldom have SO called "colds. -
The youngster whose parents are in
better circumstances and who
therefore wears all mother, aunty
or grandma can pile on and then
some, is the shining victim. The
more the child is coddled the more
will he suffer from the respiratory
diseases. Some parents keep their
children in too much because the
tots take cold SO easily" The
truth is the tots take cold" too
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
NOW 1T CAN BE DONE.

1t is reported that Thomas Cox had refused
to resign as Rock Island chief of police until
the grand jury had concluded investigation and
consideration Of his Official acts. Now that Mr.
Cox has heard the worst from the grand jury
there is nothing further to prevent his reliev-
ing Mayor H. M. Schriver the embarrassing
position of appearing as his supporter in cling
ing to the official roll at the city hall. Cox
should have resigned Immediately after his
suspension by the fire and police board.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
HE ASToNIsHED THEM.

New York. which laughed at John Alexan-
der Dowie and broke his heart, which good
naturally tolerated Billy Sunday with his cir
Gus methods and assumption Of intimacy with
the Diety, feted and fed the Swami Vivikan-
anda until he went back to India and died.
New York. which really loved only its honest
to-God preachers and the Salvation Army, is
showing signs Of giving part of its heart to
Victor H. Arnold, former business man of
Chicago, who stepped out on the stage of the
town hall a week ago Sunday and astonished
an audience assembled purely out Of curiosity
with what he called 1.-The simple story of the
truth
Who was the man? What did he want?
What did he expect to get out Of it? Arnold
answered these questions partly himself He
said the had come to preach because he be-
lieved what he said. and having gone through
life as an ordinary hardheaded business man.
he guessed he knew tho kind Of religion aver
age people like himself needed and craved He
also said that II he were right everyone who
heard him that night would be back every Sun
day for the next year.
: Then the papers secured New York and
Chicago for further information The town
hall management said he had rented the place
for a year. Chicago reported that he was a
bond salesman and banker, who was member
OF the Union League club and the Art Insti-
tute The people who heard his first sermon
reported, marveling, that 10 collection or offer
ing was suggested.
And the little Long Island suburb, in which
the Arnold family has gone to live, came for
ward with the information that he spends his
time seeking out and helping without prelimi-
nary scientific investigation" people who ap-
peared to need help. Mr.. Arnold ought to be
and probably is-very happy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
THE PENALTY.

small steamship corporation on the Great
Lakes owns three freighters. In one month
these boats are idle long enough to cost the
owners $4,000 in overhead charges The idle
ness was compulsory, due to railroad car
shortage. The boats were unable to get cars
to haul away their cargo. No matter what
business problem you study, you soon find it
connecting with the greatest of national eco
nomic problems, transportation.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
AN ARGUS FOR LooNEY.

If The Argus knew the address of John
Looney it would take great pleasure in send
ing him complimentary copy of last evenings
issue containing his late4 picture with the
story OF his indictment on charge of con-
spiracy to commit murder. And before the
grand jury finishes its present session it is
predicted that the erstwhile candidate for Rock
Island county judge will be indicted for almost
every crime in the underworld calendar
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
WATCH THIRD AVENUE.

One credtable business concern has alie-1g
located in the Third avenue district since vice
conditions were cleaned between Twentieth
and Twenty third streets. And there will be
others to follow. Keep your eye on Third ave-
nue. and watch the healthy development in the
former negro underworld district Improve
ments are certain to follow in rapid succession
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
AT THE BLACK PARROT.
BY Margaret Moran.
Copyright, 1922, by Wheeler Syn

Copyright, 1922, by Wheeler Syn
dicate, Inc.)
, Then you won't take me to the
Black Parrot?" questioned Marie
Calmon. heatedly, a fire Of rage in
her beautiful eyes.
Mot only will l not take you,
but forbid you going. 1t is not a
respectable place. AS my future
wife you"
But Marie, raging at this ques-
tioning> Of her will by her fiance,
broke ifk fiercely. "Forbid-that' 5
a nice woodland how long since
you, Mr.. Bolton, assumed author
ity to use that word with me?
shall go now, just to show you
that you cannot impose your will
upon me-"
Fred ached under this biting
sarcasm.
Now listen, Marie, you know
II know nothing of the sort.
am going and that is the end Of il.
If you won't come, l shall go
alone"
You are not going"
Il am"
VERY we'll! l am glad to have
discovered this before it is too
Mte!"
Marie's eyes blazed with anger
as she stamped her little foot.
ooh, how l hate you! Yours a
brute-always trying to make ME
do as you believe proper. l won't
be a slave. Here, take your old
ring-I-I hate you!'
Fred was dumfounded as he gaZ-
ed at the engagement ring lying in
his palm while Marie, like a re-
leased tigress.. flew up the walk
leading to her home.
The Black Parrot was a road
house. Thoroughly Bohemian, it
had been the scene of many gay
party. To Marie it spelled adven-
ture-she had heard so much of it
that she had craving to see it.
Lets have lunch there, dear" she
had suggested to Fred, $50 that We
can say we've been there" Her
suggestion had led to this heated
conversation. and to this result!
She had ever been wilful-ever
DESTROYS Of gaining the objects OF
her fancy. Bolton realized this,
and strove to correct heE- In most
cases he had succeeded, for she re-
ally loved him. But this time she
refused to be curbed. Slowly and
sadly he shook his head as he gag
ed at the ring lying in his hand
He knew he could not stop her now
she surely would go there tomor-
row. For a long time he remained
standing where she left him. Then
he smiled to himself. pocketed the
ring and moved away
Up in her room that night, Ma.
RE repeated over and over again
that she hated all mankind, partic.
nlarly Fred Bolton. Yet, as she
slept. she dreamed OF Fred, and
had mirror been held to her face
1t would have reflected a smile Of
happiness. s
At noon next day a low sluns
racer shot from out the yard drive
way and sped along the state high.
way. At the wheel sat Marie, chr
high in air. She would show Fred
that she was perfectly competent
to take care of herself. She haf
chosen this time Of day because
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
ElEcrRocuTlNc THE FLY.

So far Is We are concerned, considerations
of humanity have nothing to do with the fly.
Any way to kill the fly is good way. II the
most brutal method chances to be the most
efficient, then the most brutal would certainly
be the most desirable 1t happens. however.
that electrocution in his case not only is the
most humane method Of putting him to death,
but also the most efficient Therefore we
unbesitatingly recommend electrocution.
Some enterprisinE inventor has made fly
killer which employs electricity>as the agent
of death. 1t consists of frame strung with
wires which are connected to any lighting
socket. The wires are placed close together to
catch the fy's eye and stimulate lis curiosity
and arouse his unclean greed.
He flies to the frame, alights upon wire,
and Instantly five hundred volts of electricity
pass through him. burning his legs, obliterat-
ing his wings and reducing his repugnant body
to q cinder the size Of the head of pin. An
other fly sees his corpse and flies to it. ever in
pursuit Of his scavenger instincts, and the cur
rent hits him and he becomes cinder. And
SO on, ad infintum, until the wires are clus-
tered with ;incinerated flies. And the advant-
age Of the electrical fly killer is that the cur
rent does not pass through the wires until the
fly alights, and, as one commentator remarks
do your electric bill much harm" Another adj
vantage is that the wretched rat can also be
exterminated in wholesale quantities with this
device whose workings are delightful 10 con-
template.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

tanned in these microscopic ooa'e'
forms petroleum.
Q. Will the varnish Of an e.
pensive piano check A, r.
A. The yarnish on all piaAos
checks, but usually need give ~.
owner no concern. The checki's
Of varnish on a wood surface can
not be prevented. With a feaso,
able degree of care, tfsS appearance
of a piano is rot impaired sines-
the lines caused by checking ai
seen only under close inspec'ion'
@. What is meant by the fva'
ing fOrties?" II. !, ,,s
A. This is a sailors term ior ~
seas between 40 degrees and 'o us
grees north and south of the eqaa
tor. 1t is applied particular. "
the part of the Atlantic 49,
which lies in the forties, as II !"
stormy region.
%. What unit was used fof ihe0'
uring sizes in shoes! ar.
A. Shoes are still NUMBERED
cording to the length of gram y,
barley, in a system of numerau'Dl
by thirteens. ~
@. Who said the virtues are QUIZ
disguised vices? " f.
A. In the Maxims OF La hoeh
foucauld, his moral phiiosoph:h =
summed up in the MAXIM va
stands as the epigraph at the ie@ gov
of the collection "Our virtues a. a.
most frequently but vices u
guised." ,..,
! q. Is bluins a dye or a y pls e Y,
A. The Department OF AsIi n;ch
tura says that bluing is 7 dye N .hss
neutralizes the yellow IN c''''
thus making them white.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

Contributions are flowing in daily for The
Argus Santa Claus Fund Don't forget that the
responsibility OF cheering the poor children Of
tne city rests upon the shoulders Of these who
are blessed with the comforts Of life You
send along the money ard The Argus Santa
Claus Fund committee will do the rest'N lust
as it has done at the christmas season for
many years past
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

@. Why do more explosions &C.
cur in mines in the tall than at
other times of the year? B. McC.
A. The bureau of mines says
that in bituminous coal mines most
explosions occur in the fall or win
ter when the humidity of the mine
air is very low and mines become
dusty. Under these conditions a
small gas explosion or blown-out
shots will cause a serious coal dust
explosion.
@. What is the gum which is
used ON stamps composed of?
W. J. W.
A. Its composition is said to be
the following: Gum arabic. l part !;
starch. part; sugar, 4 parts, wa
ter, sufficient to give the desired
consistency. The gum arabic is
sugar added, then the starch. after
which the mixture is boiled for a
few minutes in order to dissolve
the starch. 1t is then thinned as
desired.
@, What are the duties of a food
Inspectors s. c. L.
A. He has many functions which
vary with the law AND organiza-
tons with which he works. Two of
his most important duties are to
observe and report on the opera
ttqn~0f food factories
n What iokfba vioy ~ cciapsific
men as to the origin of oil?
80 ss~ FJ. D.
A. The generally accepted the
|ory of the origin Of petroleum is
that it comes from the decomposi-
ton of the remains of Amrriads OF
minute forms Of animal life that
existed ages ago. The oil con-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
STRANGE MIR. YOU.

We are strange nervous mechanimA ~
humans. fearfully and wonderfully made. And
here are three OF the strangest things about
A young soldier, mentally wrecked by she'll
shock, was experimental on BY doctors. Taken
TO q room where everything was a vivid red, he
shrieked in agony. Then they led him to
primrose yellow room. He sighed happily,
drifted to deep sleep. Kept in this room he
rapidly recovered to normal.
s. 7. Ballinger Of New York tells this re-
Variable story Of . convention Of paint and
varnish makers. Ballinger says scientists have
discovered that q room furnished In a dark
color tends to cause melancholia and an aver
sion to,vcrk- A red room temporarily stimu-
latcs.r 0on reacts tn nervous headache Blue
inducesacalm. Green seems to impart happi-
ness and vitality. Yellow makes people
amiabls, scouteutsd. soothed. A good tip. when
you redecorats the home To avoid monotony,
use combinations. not one color alone. The
eject Of color vibrations on our nerves IL
mystery.
Railroad riding viii 10 rougher o the
weather ests colder. says Or. Plimmon H. Dud-
Ley, weather expert for New York Central rail-
road He explains 1t this way: Winter cold
makes the steel rails shrink in length $50 0ooth
Of IN inch for each degree the tAermomstsr
drops. To our delicate nerves. riding seems
very bumpy Over the slight gaps between the
shrunken rails. You think it wonderful that
frost" can shrink steel rails and make them
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
A FRIEND OF BOYS.

The boy 1t the knothole has at last dis
covered . defender. Authorities had two
youngsters arrested in Chicago for climbing a
lamp post to peer over into the park and zee
the great football game with Princeton. Judge
Miller-may his tribe increase-promptly dis
charged the boys and censured the penny
pinching business manager who had brought
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

1t has been authoritatively reported to The
Argus that the Rock Island immunity ring has
adjourned indefinitely. The only business be-
fore the house nowadays is the solving of Diff
culties the brethren are encountering in keep
ing each other out Of Jail.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

After reading of the recent indictments BY
the Rock Island county grand jury do you
longer doubt that your city was ruled by an
immunity ring? The Argus exposed the
operations of this immunity ring four months
ago
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
WHO killed Bill Gabel?
Where is John Looney:

If the Rock Island city administration had
needed the kindly warnings of The Argus ut
tered months ago against the growing menace
of unchecked lawlessness two city officials
would not today be facing the prospect of a.
term behind penitentiary walls
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

Rock Island is once more safe and decent.
and all Of the members of the immunity ring
re-either in Jail or headed in that direction.
And the vice vultures' said it couldn't be done.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

Funny things are true. The savings ban)
originated in Scotland
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

We can all be thankful this Thankseiyin,
collectors don't carry guns.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

The way to . mans heart is through his
mouth, but the way to . woman's is through
her ears
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

Three men who tried to organize the League
OF Henpecked Husbands are still It large.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24

Chicago hotels ask to serve mince pie viii
brandy this Thanksgiving. Some even want /,
leave out the pie. s.,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-11-24
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confidential replies each individual No sten' "
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-20
PePS Ie els

Mrs b. II. Marsh of Windsor
Canada. who has been the guest OF
her mother, Mrs Rose Garfield,
cleveland av.. has returned TO her
home.
Miss Grace Rowe of Chicago is
visiting her mother. Mrs. Fannie
Copp. 728 California av.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Macy. Misha-
waka av.. have returned from
three weeks stay at Fish lake.
WiIfred J. Riley. 223 5. st. Joseph
ST. has returned from a ten days
visit at Newton. Mass.
Mr. and Mrs NJ r. DennisOn and
Mr.. and Mrs w. N. banner. Jr.,
have left for Manomet Bluff, near
Plymouth. Mass, for a months stay.
Miss Ruth Carr. 226 $. William st.
and Miss Mildred Robson, 125 Mar
Quette av. are spending ten days at
Cleveland. o. and Pittsburgh Pa
Mrs. George Thorward, OF CIeve-
land. O.. Misses Katherine and Della
Schaefer and Miss Selma Wunder-
Itch have returned from a several
days visit 10 the Sand Dunes. They
were guests at Linden Lodge. Ire
mont Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis Arnold and
daughter Frances, $50 Pennsylvania
av.. and the Misses Ruth and Edna
King have eft for an extended trip
through the northwest which will
include the trip through Yellowstone
Park and southwestern Canada.
Mrs NJ. D. Case. of St Charles,
III. is the guest Of DR.. and Mrs.
r. r. Stewart, 1888 Mishawaka av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-07-20

valley lilies. Milton n Love. also
of salt Lake city served as Eroorus-
man.
Following the ceremony a recep-
Son for 200 guests was held. after
which Mr.. and Mrs Mays left for a
trip through the Yellowstone Park.
They VIII be at home after August
co at 1474 18th st. F.. Sal; Lake
city
The Mystic Needle club held their
election OF officers Tuesday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. F. Misslin.
111 r Sample ST. Mrs. @ G.
Weaver was elected president: Mrs.
" ~ BELL vice president; Mrs. J.
W Thomas secretary; Mrs. y W.
Austin. treasurer and Mrs. j. c. BY
ant. reporter The afternoon was
spent with need work The next
meeting VIII be held In two weeks
with Mrs otto lowell Mishawaka