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The Washington times., 1922-05-25

The games played in .he title
series TO date follows:
Business IA, Eastern s; Western 8.
Technical 2, Central 10, Eastern !;
Business 8, Technical 4; Western o.
Central 2; Eastern 10, Technical 7,
Western l3, Business IL; Technical
10. Central 8: Eastern 6, Western S:
Edelin or Brinkman will pitch for
Central today while either Styles or
French will hurl for Business.
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Phone Nl1> Phone
Franklin 2409 AuH< Franklin 240S
Est. 1890 Est. 1890

Fresh Water Fishing
Rock fish and white perch
being caught from Steel plant
to Fletcher's boat house.
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Salt Water Fishing

D
Large catches of hardheads
and rock reported at Benedict,
Rock Point and Chesapeake
Beach.
The Washington times., 1922-05-25

Harvey Machen, the popular
Hyattsville "Ford" man. has pur-
chased a waterfront farm and
will entertain many Of his pisca-
tOrial friends there this season.
The Washington times., 1922-05-25

There 10 just one chance that
Mercury and Dominican Lyceum
will clash. Mercury is to enter
the city independent series. Dom
inican Lyceum 10 considering It..
Southern is ineligible.
The Washington times., 1922-05-25

The Nations Capital seldom II
ever has had teams that 30 thor
oughly left one another alone and at
the same time desired 80 much 10
murder each other. baseballicslly
speaking
The Washington times., 1922-05-25

water fishing is above par so
far this season. Reports from all
along the line indicate a banner
year for the sons of Sir Izaak Abe
Atlas. Linden West and Lew Perron
motored to Rock Point Sunday and
The Washington times., 1922-05-25

The local legion interests have
already begun preparations for the
1928 meet and are assured Of sui
ficient support to warrant the pre-
diction that the games will he the
biggest ever held out of doors In
Washington.
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The Dominicans had a long
string OF wins when stopped by
the knickerbOckers In 3.to.1
game.
The Washington times., 1922-05-25

Silently they pursue their sep.
arAte ways, with never a word,
much less q challenge, passing
among them. Neutral parties
have attempted to have them
meet. II was like trying to mix
oil and water. Some southwest
fans say Il was like fOndling
dynamite f0n
The Washington times., 1922-05-25

1rnmMtmlnnun HnnnnnurnumuMrInm
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
Canada and the States.

Several topics at the present time seem to
call for careful consideration in joint confer
ence by the United States and Canada. The
pending tariff bill. which, if passed, would
seriously curtail the United States-Capadian
wheat trade, the St. Lawrence river project,
the subjects Of prohibition and immigration, as
we'll as additional minor Problems all are CIV
en- issues affecting the welfare Of both coun-
tries. Canada has heretofore carried on ne
gotiations with her border neighbor only
through the British ambassador. new and
bold step has been taken in the recent visit Of
Mackenzie King. premier of Canada, to Presi-
dent Harding at Washington, while Sir Auck-
Land Geddes. British representative, was
abroad. The purpose Of Premier Mackenzie's
visit was to make secure friendly relations be-
tween Canada and the United States directly,
without reference to the British foreign office.
1t 10 undesirable that Canada has an individu--
Atty Quits apart from that OF her mother
country. and Il Is q step forward that she may
send her own ambassadors to confer with
United States leaders ON subjects relating to
fhnaa TIM <0onnfriAa alma
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
Community Welfare Paramount.

Community welfare is the paramount con-
Sideration in moral crisis such as now faces
the city Of Rock Island. Shorn Of all its CLOS
ssries. 1t reduces itself plainly to . struggle
between the forces Of good and evil. Good al
ways triumphs eventually, but before that de-
sired result is obtained necessarily there is
much Of unpleasantness to be endured by those
possessing the courage and the means to COM
pei the curbing Of the-visious element.
The Argus had warned officials Of the grow
ing momentum of the condition that furnished
climax in the murder of Saloonkeeper WILL
lam Gabel. Officadom refused to be moved
by the prophecy of impending disaster. This
Indifference heartened the powers Of evil until
they felt secure in any activity in which they
might deem 1t necessary to engage in order to
preserve and perpetuate their trafficking
Rock Islands experience Is not new. Other
cities have found themselves ruled by the Same
t1f1nHncng that la1n- haan Aoninat1ng n Roek
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23

flanaS naAnr rakien ha1a trnken fhA aTfD az
- .rSer wor,A - niacea decsucy IN tho -
u, - ~ ,.enarai aenefit a he community,
sasfsria1lv 90 1nosslly. This Vim happen ii
noek IslanA sooner than ron may hope for if
you hst 10 yoar pest @ . citizen, with faith
m I determination opposed to conditions that
Suu nava neenz 1actfIy toDefating throagh your
faflure % REGISTER protesting note. Official
don interpreted your indifference to mean that
nosk Island wss being managed as You would
have II.
Vice never stands still Either 1t spreads
and sccumulates strength or It loses ground.
In Rock Island It gradually enlarged IL scope
until Il became powerful enough to maintain
It's own government It had It's own constitu-
ton and cabinet II became 80 securely rooted
that It dared to DEFY the outnority OF the Oh
ficfals elected Dy the people 70 ENFORCE tne Jaws
BY which We are supposed to be governed. Bill
0abol WAS executed In ACCORDANCE with tine law
Of the Rock Island underworld. you might
have been victim mad you Deen IN possession
OF the knowiedge Gaoei nad ana nad Deen IN
indiscreet enough 70 oisciose II " enose wno
might make use OF II IN court oi JUSTICE va
Del Ane" mat ne nau Deen maj Aeu "l'e' No
nad maze Ms olsciosures' ior no one ANEW ucI-
Ter tne law OF the unoer~orlo tnan Dill oauei'
ING Argus mas not oeen PROUD OF tne priVl-
Iege OF deahng IN some OF the Iacts that ]"
has presented TO us readers IN the past lew
weeks. 1t would nave preferred not 10 nave
entered upon the adventure, but the Argus
owes duty to the community. 1t knows what
that duty is, ana II proposes 10 remain true 10
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
Some Memories of Summer.

Hot weather causes one to recall the old
days-the good old summer days. The boy
never lived who could pass cold, running water
or spring without pausing for drink. Tired
Of the flat, luke warm fluid that comes through
city water pipes, what would you not give for
another session fiat on your face in the grass
and moss. drinking your fill from the spring of
boyhood? 1t was delicious there in the shade,
with the fragrance Of clover on the breeze.
Birds trilled in the nearby forest From far
off through the dusty hot air floated the am
bilious whirr of the planning mill, the soft purr
OF the flour mill. the whistle of distant freight
train or the crash Of gondola shunting
down siding. Your faithful dog, his long,
red tongue painting. though gorged with water,
watched you Nntently and wagged his tail
violently when you favored him with even
glance. The dog watched closely, for he knew
that soon you would join the gang under the
willows of the old swimming hole. He was the
best swimmer of the bunch, that dog-and may
be the best scout.
You had great day dreams with the gang,
undecided whether to be pirate or railroad en-
gineer when you reached manhood. Your soul
thrilled with knowledge that they were your
friends. You never would forget those lads.
How many have you kept track of? In par
ticular. what became of the young demon who
always led in tying your clothesin knots, max
ing you chaw beef? 1t was a red letter day
when you were allowed to help unload car of
watermelons. The ripest and most alluring
always slipped-accidentaliy. of course-and
had to be eaten. You recall that melon. Seed
as black as ink the meat red and SO ripe that
it was like sugar crystals at the core You
compare it with the half-ripe melon sold now
in cities, melons with white-streaked, hard
centers, and you wonder if the watermelon of
boyhood has not been crossed with the squash
by scientists
And with the spring and the old swimming
hole, the best part OF that watermelon was the
water itself. No matter how much a person
smacks his lips and signs when the choicest
liquor trickles down his throat, there is, after
all. no real drink in the world except good
old fashioned water, cold and refreshing. 1t
is one Of the greatest joys of life.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Sodium Iodido.

Would you please repeat your in
structions for taking sodium iodide
70 prevent goitre in school child
rennM. S.
Answer.-It was given on a
wholesale plan to school children
In Akron, Ohio, with remarkable
success in preventing simple goitre,
which Is very frequent in school
girls, less frequent in school boys,
in the Great Lakes basin. A suit
able daily dose is two grains Of
sodium iodide, or one drop of tine
ture of iodine. best given dissolved
in not less than a pint of drinking
water, and this dose should be CIV
en- once daily, or rather this guam
.tity should be taken in the course
Of each day Tin the drinking water}
for about month or. six weeks, in
the spring and again in the fall, for
the prevention Of goitre and the
cure Of beginning goitre.
Eat 'em Raw.
1 would like to have you tell me
through your column whether it is
harmful to eat raw potatoes. My
son and are both fond of chewing
some raw potato and nearly every
day.-Mrs. W. W.
Answer.-It is harmless, and per-
haps beneficial, except perhaps for
children under four years of age.
Removing MOles.
Is it dangerous to have moles re-
moved by surgery? I have several
on my neck which are constantly
being irritated.-N. o. A.
Answer.-No.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
The Daily Short Story

harmless. Outside it was hot, not
breath of air stirring. but Bob,
listening to the tinkle of the ice
against the glass. slipping content
eddy as he watched Lefty, felt that
he never had had a happier even
Ing.
why can't it be like this all the
time, Letty?" he asked her. Gould
anything be better than this?"
Now Lefty could have been disa-
greeable and replied in return:
mo. nothing could be nicer for
you, but what about he? l have
done the cooking, the entertaining,
the talking. and l am almost ex-
hausted. l. have given and you
have taken"
But she was a wise Lefty and
knew better than to spoil a perfect
evening.
my dear boy" she smiled in her
enchanting way, you enjoy this
because it is so rare. II we had a
night like this every night in the
week you would soon tire Of the
monotony. You haven't even read
your sporting news, Bob. l must
have charmed you, surely. I'm 60
ing to break the record tonight and
go to bed early"
She went through her retiring
routine more quickly than usual.
Bob did the nightly chores; wound
the clock and set out the milk jars.
! As he turned to enter the house,
something soft rubbed against his
leg. He looked down and saw a
| beautiful black cat. He liked cats,
particularly black ones, but Lefty
could not bear to have one in the
house. He stopped to stroke the
glossy fur and the cat purred. He
could not resist the impulse to open
the screen door and let the cat en-
ter with him.
By the time Bob had fed the
stranger, made bed for 1t and fas-
tened the windows, it was growing
late. 1t was silent upstairs. Lefty
must be asleep. He looked at fth,
cat, then thought of the butter. He
! went swiftly. to the ice box, brought
out pat Of butter, clicked off the
lights and went silently up the
Lefty was sleeping peacefully.
She made perfect picture of re-
pose, and he gazed, we'll satisfied
that everything was working out as
he wished. The night was so warm
that she had thrust her feet out
from the thin covering, and Bob
stopped to apply the butter.
Now Lefty had peculiarly sensi-
tive feet. As Bob plastered the but
ter he touched sensitive nerve.
Lofty gave . powerful kick, land
ing on Bob's right eye. He gave a
howl Of pain. while Lefty turned
over to more comfortable posi-
ton. She would not wake up: she
was a heavy sleeper. rs he know
from experience. =
! Hours later, or so it seemed Let
ty awoke. There at her feet was a
horrible black creature, licking her
toes. She could not move; she felt
petrified as the terrible animal
glared and looked ready to spring
II she uttered a cry to Bob.
After an eternity Of waiting, the
animal Jumped OF the bed and
skunk away.
Bob" she called in her weakest
voice. Bob. dear, wake up; I'm
SO frightened"
Bob was in no comforting mood
but he got out OF bed and turned
on the lights. Lefty screamed when
she saw him.
Look ut your eye; 1t is all black
Such a night I've had. What did
you do to your eye?"
Bob refused 70 say what be did
81 - N WITH ~ air # 8 tag
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
THE STRONG NAN DIES YOUKG.
A reader sends this Quefy:


Concerning .........., the ....
wrestler, who died recently, II he
was such a strong man why was
he attacked by heart trouble which
caused his death? (W. RIM
4 find that I similar idea is still
very prevalent. Although q great
believer in the value Of q fair
amount Of general exercise daily
for the good Of general health. I
have always tried to disabuse the
readers mind Of the notion that
physical or muscular strength Is
equivalent to health or that great
muscular strength assures good
health.
The contrary Is rather nearer the
truth. Persons with extraordinary
muscular strength, strong men, I"
certain products of physical cul-
ture" who manage to acquire hyper
trophy or overdevelopment Of GER
tain groups Of muscles, and GER
tain professional athletes trained
by unwise trainers, are not only
deficient in general health status
as compared with ordinary per-
sons, but are short lived. l do not
imply that intelligent athletics
shorten life. l am speaking Of the
abnormal
The particular wrestler the
correspondent mentions I know
nothing about. But there is nothing
in either intelligent athletic train
ing or professional over training
that makes a man immune to the
infections which may cause dis
ease of the heart. There is some
thing in excessive muscular devel-
opment, entertaining, the freak de-
velopment of the physical culture
victim, that does tax a mans heart
and make him more vulnerable to
purely mechanical failure of the
heart in an emergency Overgrown
muscles sap a mans energy; they
act as parasites on the body. In
telligent training does not seek. in
fact strives to avoid, hypertrophy
which is great enlargement of the
muscles of the body or any of them
including the heart muscle itself:
scientific training aims to develop
freedom of movement, agility. en-.
durance. not enormous strength.
1t is true that all athletic train.
ing involves a certain amount Of
hypertrophy or overdevelopment OF
i the right side of the heart, which
pumps the blood through the lungs
When an athlete develops his
wind" or gets second wind" that
means that the right side of his
| heart has gained greater efficiency
and is doing more work than il
formerly could do without distress
| 1t is for this reason that football in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23

ton Bureau. Frederic J. Haslsin. Director
address and enclose twO-ccnt stamp Tor
confidential, the replies being sent dl-oc
paid to anonymous letters.)
@. Who gave Ireland the name
Emerald Isle? l.. O. T.
A. Ireland was first called the
Emerald Isle by DR.. w. brennan
u754-1S20) in his poem entitled
Erin"
@. What is the Desert of Sin?
U. r.
A. This is a name given to the
land to the south of Judah.
@. When should grass seed be
sown for a new lawn? A. S.
A. The seeding can be done any
time Of the year, but probably the
most satisfactory results will be
secured by grading the lawn in the
fall, and after allowing it to settle
over winter, smoothing out the ir-
regularities in the surface and
sowing the seed early in the spring.
The best lawn soil is one that
naturally retains an abundant sup
ply of moisture all through the
season The soil should be plowed
to depth Of Z or inches il this
is possible. A disc harrow and
plank or log drag are the best i'm
plements for smoothing over the
surface. In all grading be sure to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
The Evil of Too Much Politics.

From intimate friends Of the late Judge
Emery C. Graves it is learned that the origin
OF his fatal illness is traced to the struggle
which he was obliged to wage to secure, not
his reelection, but his denomination a year ago.
II was almost the crucial event OF his life, for
It was essential that he be returned to the
bench, ip order that he might complete his
quarter century service that would enable him
to retire i've years hence with pension under
the law.
Public officials with the high sense of honor
and conscientious regard for duty that pos
Daosed Judge Graves do not accumulate in this
vetld's goods. and thus he would have had
little for his old age, had he failed of his OPP
pottunity for the earthly reward of the faithful.
Yet notwithstanding his merits, hot interne-
cine fight prompted by selfish ambition was
made against his denomination. Because of the
dignity d his office, he could not personally
combat it. but loyal and appreciative friends in
both parties. recognizing the worth of the man,
rallied to his support, and he was renominated.
Thereafter his political worries ceased, as
the Democrats conducted no opposition. But
the scars of the conflict within his own party
told upon him, and he never fully recovered.
Az II was shame.
a. All Of this goes to show that in principle, az
well as in fact. the judiciary should be free
from the influence, the wiles and the anxieties
Of politics. The Judge who does his duty fear
lessly sand justly, should have fear Of the
result in the final analysis when his term draws
10 close.
Judicial as well as administrative offices,
stata or national ought to be above politics, and
tncumbents Of office retained on the score of
established merit alone, and independent Of the
efforts Of self-seeking politicians
In the executive and legislative branches Of
government state and national. where party
policies are determined, formulated and en-
forced, i is entirely different butt where II
comes to those offices where proven worth is
recognized, the politicians, as Will H. Hays once
said. SHOULD not dare to stick his nose."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23

The assassination of Michael ColliAs will
help neither the Irish nor the British cause.
The Irish have suffered loss of leadership be-
fore through murder, but the crime has only
tended to strengthen the bonds between those
Of that race in asserting their governmental
demands and developing leader of even
greater influence than the one who had been
sacrificed,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
JUVENILE DIPLOMACY,

All pleez don make me 60 to bed,
I'm JUS SO wide awake
I'd ruther play a while instead,
An then I'd like some angel cake
An peaches an some pink ice cream
Oh no. it wouldn't make me dream,
Indeed when don get a bite
! dream like sixty the whole night
Sometimes dream I'm wide awake,
An all Is dark and STILL
An then think l see a snake
Come crawlin slowly on, until
1t nearly has chance to jump
An kill me! An my heart goes thump!
JUS then Ill see you at the door,
You'll grin an say you heard me snore.
An once l saw an Elephant
Come thumpin' round the bed,
An dunno but what he meant
To keep it up till was dead!
An so l yelled an dad came in,
An laughed an asst me where I'd been
But when he saw l was SO scared
He stayed all night to show he dared,
An you remember when l thought
l heard that burglar on the stair,
An dad searched through the house an lot
An said it mus have been a bear.
An then you couldn't sleep all night,
You said it gave you such fright.
You'll get some cake If I'll be good?
Oh mumsie dear, knew you would.
WINNIE
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-23
BLACK Is UNLUCkY.
By Alice Davenport,
Copyright, 1922. by Wheeler Syn


Copyright. 1922. by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Incl
Bob was known far and wide as
a model husband; steady as the
rock of Gibraltar. AS steady as-he
was, at times he was in despair.
Betty, his wife, was veritable CAD
about. He had no fault to find
with her in most things. She was
a perfect housekeeper, cooked the
most delicious dishes, mended,
washed and ironed. But as soon as
the lights were on, Lefty was off.
Bob demonstrated in vain. Lefty
would dissolve into tears-a way
she had: but when her tears dried
she was on the trot again with her
cronies. Coming down on the 5:15,
Bob ran across Charley. the latest
victim of matrimony. Poor Char
ley was in the throes if indiges-
ton. =
IF Grace could only learn to
cook" moaned Charley. But you
can't sympathize; Lefty is such a
peach at that sort Of thing"
"Yes, she is" admitted Bob;
but what would you do if your
wife insisted on going out every
night?"
I'D beat her to it," Charley as
sured him..
But I'm tired after the days
struggle, and hate the thought OF
gadding here and there"
Perhaps Lefty is tired OF the
same scenery day after day." Char
ley was bold enough to venture.
You know, women do grow tired
Homework Is drudgery."
Don't start in on that, for heav-
ems sake. I get that at home.
Bob was surely in earnest now.
Charley began to laugh and, as
Bob glared, he said:
There is only one thing for you
to do, Bob. There is an old super
stition that says if you want to
keep a cat you must butter hef
feet. Why couldn't you apply that
to Letty?"
Apply it," Bob grumbled. "By
the time Lefty has gone through
her identifying, had "a cold shower,
read a few stories, it's daylight,
and i have been asleep for hours.
Where there's a will, there's a
way" Charley quoted. as they
dropped off the train together.
"Good luck to you, boy" and they
parted.
Now, Bob had deep vein Of su-
perstition, although he would have
died rather than admit it. II he
could butter Lettys feetLif he
could-he would try it and see how
it worked.
Lefty met him at the door, bub-
bling over, as usual. She had a
dozen things to tell him, to make
him laugh. Bob accepted it all in
silence. He felt that as soon as
her dinner was finished, the clear
ing-up process over, she would
start out again.
She served the delicious dinner
and enjoyed watching him eat. AS
soon as he had finished his hearty
meal and she had eaten like bird,
she drew him into the coxy living
room.
Il have secret for you, Bob,
her eyes dancing. Il am going to
stay at home tonight, all alone with
you"
Lefty, are you sicR?" Bob was
really anxious.
Don't rub it in now. honey, OF
I'll change my mind"
She was in her most charming
mood. She sang his favorite songs,
she played his favorite selections;
she made harmless drinks-delic-
fenn II thu 1onA 1ncn1ao thar rem