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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Marriage Licens es-F.veret W
Temple and Clara Harren, bo5h Of
Moline. Frank ". Coonau OF NoI-
Cester. Mass, and Coruelia L.
Stanley Of Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
WANTEp-FEMALE HELP.

COMPETENT COOK; Mrs. Walter Ro-
senteld, 1894 seventh avenue
Phone T. J. 2SS.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

Some time ago the Red Cross called
attention to the need Of very simple
and substantial layettes. They are
given to mothers who are destitute
those whom war has driven from their
homes or left without support. The
attention of women is called to this
work again. Many women know how
to do the plain sewing required and
are so situated that they can work
at home more conveniently than in
the Red Cross rooms. Making layettes
will appeal to most Of them.
Information as to materials and
number of garments required, must be
got from the Red Cross chapters, and
also the patterns, since all are made
according to the standard fixed by the
Red Cross. The layettes needed for
these little ones must be most prac-
tical. 1t is a beautiful work and
ought to bless the woman who gives
her time and loving thought to it as
pared-for mite that arrives in a chilly
world.
The Stage Woman's War Relief Is
still asking for cast off kid and cham
OILS skin gloves, bits Of soft leather
as old sofa covers-and any other pill
able leather that can be used for max
Ing jackets for aviators. Women are
asked to send in the leather and If
possible to have gloves cleaned before
sending them. Those Of chamois skin
can be washed, but kid gloves must be
cleaned in gasoline. The cleaning is
not imperative, but 1t is greatly de-
sired. Soon we shall have a greater
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
NO VEHICLE FOR AN AVIATOR
Motorcycle Which Was "Joggina Along
at Only 81 Miles an Hour"
Injured Rider.

At present I am in the convalescent
ward of an American aviation center
In Italy, recovering from slight ac-
cident wherein the motorcycie-tne
silly beast-shied at a dog and ran
off the road while 1 was jogging quiet
" along at Ga miles an hour, Lieut..
Patton MacGilvray, q. S. A, writes In
Atlantic Magazine. These crazy cycles
seem to poke along, after one has
been riding in plane near the ground,
making twice that speed.
1 had my usual luck-motorcycle al
most a complete wreck-but l was
gently tossed 20 or 80 feet from the
scene of the accident and thus got out
of the way. When found to be suf-
fering from a sprained left ankle, a
rather deep cash down to the bone on
nv left shin, a dislocated thumb and
a face that is sight to behold
never was a beauty until now-it's
quite wonderful how the little expert
snces Of life make new man of you.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

If women ever wavered in their al
legiance to the tailor-made suit for
street wear they have repented-not
In sackcloth and ashes, but by re-
turning with more devotion than ever
to the favorite garb Of Americans.
Now that fur capes and scarfs provide
so much casual grace, along with extra
warmth the women of our land are
appareled according to their hearts
desire and no one can study them on
the streets without appreciating how
we'll the combination suits them. The
luxurious note introduced by these fur
pieces is just the addition needed by
the plain, tailored suit. In the deptn
of winter we shall see muffs and hats
to match these neckpieces. In such an
outfit beauty will go beautifully
dressed for some months.
In suits as in tailored hats, the lines
the thing that is to be emphasized.
Decorations are to be sparingly used
and are best when they enhance the
tailored finish which is the crowning
glory of suits. An Illustration OF this
appears in the picture above. These
suits are made Of wool velours or
broadcloth with plain skirts. In one
of them the skirt is shoe top length
and in the other 1t is two inches long
er. Both coats are three-quarter
length; one of them double-breasted
with collar of gray squirrel. This coat
has a narrow belt of the material,
that terminates at each side In but-
ton, and plain coat sleeves with turned
back cuffs of squirrel fur. But the
finishing touches that will cause the
taflor-made admirer to dote upon this
suit lie in the small slit pockets,
iofned to flap pockets by six pin tucks
laid in the material with perfect pre-
cision.
There is q similar bit of clever I'M
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

ahead: There is the great story of
Damascus under the kalifs, and of its
many trials which followed the re-
moval of the kalifate to Bagdad; of
the coming of the Egyptians, the Car
mathians, and the Seljuks; of the cam
paigns and mighty conquests of the
Saladin; of the rayages of the Mon
gols, and of the final inclusion OF
Damascus within the Ottoman empire,
early in the sixteenth century. fol-
lowed by long 400 years of stagna-
ton.
Beautiful, From a Distance.
The modern Damascus, like the
Damascus of all the ages, Is, in Its
distant view, as are many Eastern
cities, place of great beauty. 1t lies
at the northern edge Of the plain OF
Ghutah, at the foot of the AntiLeb-
anon, 2,25O feet above the sea, and all
around, for circuit of 60 miles, ex-
tend the famous orchards, gardens.
vineyards, and fields of Damascus,
which have always made its fertility
proverbial throughout the East. The
Arabs regard it as one of their four
earthly paradises. Close at hand, the
city is not so beautiful. The rough
mud walls of the houses contrast
strangely with the splendors within,
for the houses of Damascus, with their
mosaics and chrved wood, and their
ceilings rich In arabesque ornaments,
elaborately gilded, are amongst the
most beautiful in the East. Tne
bazaars, however. are the great fea-
ture of Damascus. The masses OF
color and the wonderful effects OF
light and shadow which they presens
have made them the delight Of paint
ers. AS one writer has described such
scene, here are displayed all the
riches of the Orient; rare carpets and
rugs from Persia, and shawls, scarfS
and kerchiefs of every dye from the
far interior Of Asia, with gold ana
silver embroideries in exquisite taste
or of barbaric splendor. There is no
pavement, but the ground is hard from
the tread of many feet, for motley
throng is ever passing to and fro. or
turbaned men and of women closely
veiled; a musician playing his tam
BOURNE, and cavaliers or a train or
camels slowly filing through. The
long streets are dim and cool, being
arched in high above, and through
apertures the sunlight falls in misty
streams on the gorgeous wares and
moving multitudes beneath. Then, the
old city walls are still there; and the
Roman gateways; and the Derb Ell
Mistakim, or the "street which is
called Straight" still runs through the
city, from the eastern to the western
gate, as it did nineteen hundred years
ago, in the days Of st. Paul.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
CHAPTER x.
"WeStoni Hey, there !"

"Weston! Hey, therew
Mark, who was sitting at the en-.
trance of the tent which he shared
with five other privates of the Medical
corps, looked up at the sound of the
name to which he had grown accus-
toned. At the sight Of the corporal
who had hailed him, he flung down the
grooved strip of metal, known as the
soldiers friend" with the aid of
which he had been polishing his but
tons, and hurried obediently forward.
"The trains in from the base with
the sisters and doctors to meet the
convoy that we're expecting from the
front. Every mans on duty until the
jobs finished. Report to the matron
with Hartley"
Mark nodded, and departed at run
toward the door Of the base hospital,
at which the matron, fidgeting impa-
tiently, was awaiting the assembling
of the orderlies.
1t was war, and the echoes of the
far distant guns were all about them
daily, though war had never passed
that way.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

we'd better be making move out Of
here, Captain Wallace"
He pushed open the cellar door and
led Mark along the basement passage
until gleam of moonlight appeared in
front of them. They emerged into a
little garden, replica of the one next
door. There was no policeman on
guard. In moment they were in the
street and in safety.
Mark, who had already recovered
from the effects of his blow, save for
a splitting headache, took car with
Hartley, and half an hour later the two
were again in Marks rooms.
$50 you were packing?" asked Hart
ley, looking about him. "What were
you going to do?'
ST don't know" answered Mark. "It's
queer, being broken like this-Tve
nothing, no prospects, only a little
money. I have to earn living"
'It'll be the army" said Hartley.
"You'd be a sergeant in no time;
you'd run through the ranks in
about a couple of years. And then
you've won. You've conquered fortune.
And, you're in a position to do little
quiet working to straighten out your
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
CHAPTER VIII-continued.

aAh, now I recognize you," said the
strange voice in merry ripple of
laughter. "And you don't know who
I am?"
"If you will state your name" be-
gan Mark patiently.
Someone who knows that you are
in trouble and wants to help you. I'm
afraid you won't let me. You seemed
to be prejudiced against me when we
met before. Well, am Ada Kenson."
Mark uttered an angry exclamation,
which he instantly checked. This
might prove the key that he was seek
ing.
"Come to my house at nine o'clock
tonight, unless you are afraid. You
will meet nobody but me-"
It had been in Marks mind to look
for Hartley in that neighborhood.
"What do you say, Captain Wal
lace? I can help you very much in
deed, and perhaps put things right for
you. I am in position to know
good deal of what is happening behind
the scenes"
Mark felt his brain grow as cool as
ice. 'Tn come, Mrs. Kenson," he an
swered crisply, and hung up the re-
ceiver.
He consoled himself with the refiec-
ton that he had, at least, nothing to
lose. He waited calmly for the ap-
pointment, and arrived outside the
house promptly. There was no sign
of Hartley in the neighborhood.
At his ring Mrs. Kenson herself
opened the door, smiled, and showed
him into a well-furnished little parlor.
"Sit down, Captain Wallace" she
said, indicating a chair.
you'll wonder who I am and why
asked you to come here" said Mrs.
Kenson. "Well, I happen to know
quite good deal about you, Captain
Wallace. All your history, in fact,
from the time you entered West
Point. 1t is part of my business to
know these things"
Mark bowed and waited, expecting
something sensational. He was aston
ished beyond his expectation, however,
by Mrs. Kenson's next words.
"Your long and distasteful stay in
the West, Captain Wallace was not
wholly the fortune of the military
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

ection without definite purpose. Cau-
ton restraints action and guides it
toward some determined end" They
might as well be arguing about in
stinct and intelligence. They would
get just as far, and no farther. Ger
tainly 1t Is true that caution is born
of fear, and 1t Is just as certain that
fear is not the horrible thing it is
pictured. Every lesson we have ever
learned in life is due to fear, and If
we have acquired caution it is because
we were fearful and became cautious.
The man. who loves life is fearful Of
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Modlsh Lines.

Some of the new frocks are made
with bodices somewhat on the lines Of
a sweater. The weight of the skirt is
not supported by the bodice; instead,
tn skirt is carried to the waistline and
the blouse is adjusted outside Of 1t,
with the merest hint Of draping to In
dicate the position Of the waistline
without defining it. A frock built
upon these lines is Of white satin, with
the neck cut square at the back and
sides. A narrow collar Of old blue
crepe and cuffs Of old blue were the
trimming.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
WALLACE is SURPRISED TO RECEIVE A STRANGE SUM-
MONS FROM MRS. HENSON.

synopss-Iieu Wallace wounded at the battle
of which little girl is playing When he Is
hospital his OF
officer Major Howard tell him that
traitor who sold department secrets to
Washington detected by himself and
office Howard pleads to be allowed
and they that she shall never
Wallace visits Eleanor
school, She him pleasant shock by
she eighteen she intends to marry him. More
Wallace remains the West At the outbreak OF the
Wallace Washing
he dscerns
strange has haunted Eeanor Footsteps
accong One night Wallace the
gambling kept by Mrs Kenon Here the
Keeman Wallace him and takes
night the who his
Wallace called from his office
documents missing His resignation
requested
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Amber Blouses,

Flesh-pink chiffon and georgette
blouses are being worn so universally
now that women of exclusive taste
have turned to another tint. and that
tint seems to be amber, not yellow, and
not tan, but the indescrible golden
shade produced by sunlight shining
through clear amber. A simple tucked
batiste blouse becomes, touched by
the magic wand of amber, an exclusive
model worth several dollars. Amber
chiffon blouses cost still more, and
amber organdie trimmed with filet
lace Is exceedingly distinguished In
price.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

death, and he is going to take precau-
tions to guard life. He is not a cow
ard in doing so; he is only sensible.
But there are times in the lives of
many men when chances of accom-
plishing something worth while out
weigh the love of life, and when eau
tion may be thrown to the winds. That
is the case with the soldier. He loves
life and understands the hazards fac
ing him. But he realizes that he has
chance of accomplishing something
worth while by risking his life, and
he freely risks it. He fears death, Of
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

tangle and run down the Kenson gang
And then I'll help you, for when the
time comes I can tell what know. Al
present I can't. I'm waiting"
He burst into an expletiye, and his
face was twisted with anguish. The
man seemed under the stress Of some
overpowering emotion.
"And how about your own part In
this affair, HartleyW
The man WINGED as if Mark had
struck him. Mark put out his hand
took Hartley's, and shook it warmly.
you're right, Hartley" he said
quietly. 81 ) ready to sink my name,
then, and We'll go in together as COM
rades, and by Heaven Well set the
whole crooked business right"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Hats of White Beaver,

White, furry beaver, In the seasons
newest shapes, is expected to find fa-
vor in millinery circles. High-class
manufacturers who are showing them
have only the best to say regarding
their sale. One attractive hat of this
type was turban with the effect Of
e tam. 1t was trimmed with large,
fiat flowers Of white velvet with an
edge of white crochet wool. This COM
bination is said to give support to the
assertion made in the trade that the
popularity of beaver Is going to make
for the popularity Of flowers this sea-
SON
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
CAUTION RESULT OF FEAR
Wisely Implanted In Human Breast
az Necessary Safeguard Against
Dancers Menacine Life.

The students are in another contro-
yersy about fear and caution. They
are attempting for the thousandth
time to tell the difference between the
two, Fear, some Of them state, is
inherited from remote ancestors; eau
ZION. they claim, is a cultivated fac
ulty. "Fear causes unprecedented
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
The Apron Front.

When making aprons save piece Of
the goods about 16 inches square. Hem
all sides. Make two buttonholes. one
on each corner Of the top. Sew two
buttons on belt Of apron about 18
inches apart. When you are doing dirty
work button the square on belts. Saves
apron and washing. Can be made Of
shelf oilcloth, then all you do Is to
cut buttOnholeS.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

Damascus from the Turks,
they took what is called the
''oldest city in the world" The claim
is based upon frequent mention in the
Old Testament-where it is referred
to, by various names that serve to
identify it, and in the New Testament.
Josephus afflrns that it was founded
by Uz, the son of Aram, who gave to
the region the name of Syria, which it
has retained to this day.
Damascus was a fourishing trade
center in Abraham's time. One of the
earliest novels" in all literature
equally so whether true or fancifuD
is the story of the Jewish maid taken
captive by Naaman, a Syrian general
II Kings). Naaman was leper, but
the captive suggested getting the ad-
vice of a prophet at Samaria. He did
so, but when told to bathe in the Jor-
dan he was vexed, saying that plenty
of water existed nearer home. How
ever, he did go to the Jordan and was
cleansed. Good story.
If you doubt it, the next time you
visit Damascus any of the old fnhab-
itants will point out Naaman's house.
Elisha figures in the early history
of Damascus. Ben-hadad (946 B. c.,
at guess), king Of Damascus, was
murdered, and the assassin improved
conditions so greatly that king killing
became popular. The king Of Judea
resented the success of the upstart
monarch and, with help from the ruler
of Assyria, took the city and killed its
ruler. This made good prediction
of Isaiah.
Made Familiar by St. Paul.
1t is in New Testament times that
one seems to be brought into most in
innate touch with Damascus. The
memorable journey of st. Paul to the
city of Jerusalem, and all that hap
pened during and after it.; the 'street
which is called Straight;" the house
of Judas; the visit of Ananias; the
subsequent preaching of st. Paul In
the synagogues; the plots to kill him,
and his escape from the city by night,
are all names and incidents familiar
to Christians the world over. 1t was
to Damascus, too, that st. Paul re-
turned after his three years sojourn
in the wilderness, and in. no other
period in its long history does the an
cient city on the banks of the Abana
seem to come so clearly into view.
Later on, under Trajan, Damascus
became Roman provincial city, and,
on the establishment Of Christianity,
the seat of bishop, who ranked next
in authority after the patriarch of An
tioch. Even when this point is
reached, a wealth of history still lies
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Relics in Enaland.

A few years ago there was sold by
auction the spear that was used by q
rebel dervish to kill General Gordon.
The relic ultimately fetched 80 guineas.
On another occasion the sword used by
Lord Cardigan in the battle of Bala-
clava was disposed of at the same auc-
ton mart for S1s guineas. A very diff
ferent war relic realized very differ
ent price. This was the silver-gilt ta-
BILE service used by Napoleon in the
course of his many campaigns and 1t
went for f650.--London Tt-Bits.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

service" she said. 'It was eXpedient
that you should stay there, on account
of your unfortunate mistake in adopt
ing the late Charles Hampton's child"
Mark rose in protest, collected him
self, and sat down again.
''In fact, dear Captain Wallace, you
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
The Demand for Ties.

s1The demand for mems ties this
fall" said a New York manufacturer,
.bas some rather significant features
in it. We have a customer located
on Fifth avenue in this city who for
merly wanted only the best we had to
offer, and many rich and striking col
ors. This year he wants good quality
nnd workmanship, but not the most
expensive, and bright colors he will
have none of, compared to former
Years. Compare With this some Of
our customers who are located in 9TH
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Novel Swiss Union.

Men and women who are keeping
boarding houses in Zurich, Switzer-
land, are now members of a labor
union. "Unhealthy development of the
ing the union. The new union is going
to raise the board and blacklist board
ers who acquire the popularity of for
getting to pay.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
And really aviation, I am finding. has

And really aviation, am finding. has
its dangers.
Were it not that the accident oc-
Cured t'in the line of duty" I should
probably be explaining to some stern
court-martial why our camp has one
less cycle. The commanding officer
forbade me riding a motorcycle again.
saying rather delicately that aviators
ere too valuable to waste; but some
how or other have rather sneaking
suspicion that it was merely tact
full way of saying that motorcycles in
Italy are too valuable to waste on
this particular aviator.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Square Jet Buttons.

Square jet buttons are used from
the top of the collar to the waistlire
in one Of the new frocks. The collar,
which is high and f1aring, is held up
by wires, for otherwise the heavy.
square jet buttons would pull it down.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Old Superstition Banned.

Smart milliners assure US that there
isn't the least bit Of bad luck In white
peacock feathers that Is said to lurk in
their opalescent brethren. And So
your ermine toque with its snowy
spray need not worry you at all
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

number of aviators than ever, and the
more aviators the more leather jack
cts must be made for them. Send
gloves or other suitable leather by par
eel post to the Stage Woman's War Re-
lief, 366 Fifth avenue, New York City.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22
Wallace, now Private Weston
of the medical service, encoun-
ters some old friends and &C
quaintances unexpected and has
an experience that opens his
eyes. How it all came about is
told in the next instalIment.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Huohes-Tuzovka,

The first successful iron and steel
mill in southern Russia having been
established forty years ago by man
named Hughes, one of the largest steel
centers in Ukrainia bears the name
YuzovSa-in his honor.-Gas Logic.
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course; but he fears life after failure
more, and so risks all to accomplish
much-Columbus Dispatch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-11-22

er communities which are more strict
ly manufacturing centers. They used
TO take the cheapest ties and most SUBJ
dued colors we could furnish. Now
we cannot get anything expensive
enough or too brilliant for them"