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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25
The Best Putter

golf devotee divotee, the may be, wishes
to know who Is the best putter in America
We have been able to make up our mind
whether this honor belonged to Walter ]. Travis or
Jerome D. Travers. Unquestionaby, those two were
far in front of all other rivals.
They first met around 1904, when Travers was
about seventeen and Travis forty
Even in that first match they both gave brilliant
exhibition Of putting.
Walter j. Travis has been able to do more with a
putter than any other denzen in COLTS realm. He is
the greatest approach putter-or he was-in the his
tory of American golf. He also as deadly on the
three and four putt But American golfer ever had
anything Travers when it hoeing the TO- 12
and 20 footers.
These two were stars enough to hold the heights
alone. Oumet is very good but the long he
isn't Travers Travis with the putter And neither
is any else.
There Is report out that the Crown Prince has
decided to take up golf.
He should begin practising his drives, as he was
short most of them between 1914 and 1918. Most
of his approaches also badly ubbed But the time
he spent in dugouts should make him accustomed to the
deepest bunkers that can be found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25
The End of Romance?

"Romance" they sag, "is deod";
But ere the 4Uord has spread
Some soul leaps the guarding gate
To take final sohack at Fate;
Some soul 1vho leaps in his Advance
The final bdrricade Of chance.
To obtain a real idea of impressive boredom you
should watch Hank O'Days expression as some youth
full athlete rushes up to utter squawk This was old
stuff to Hank twenty years ago.
According to Jess Willard In his last two fights, he
had his awbone three ribs and his right hand broken
BNt it he managed save his neck and both legs
thereby using good Judgment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25

S5AGIe "a. ~. LOUIS. TO-DAY. 900
T. Fo's Grounds Adm. k0c,-~Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-05-25

The Duffer lnterjects-~~
They're sought me and They're brought mo
And they're taught me Perfect Form;
The Proper Stance-the Proper Grip
The Proper Arc of Arm;
They've sought me and they're taught mo
From sprimgti,ne unto fall;
The only bet they overlooked 4 xi ssA4
Was Ho10 to Hit tho Ball.
The'ue taught me t1centy dozen things
In forty dozen 1Vays;
The Mashie FHp-the Niblick Grip
md hotO II. Vordon ploysl
They're slipped mo every angle in
Tho goItolist1o framte;
The only kimk they overlooked
Was Ho,o to PIay the Game.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
ElE TROussEAU lN CHINA
How Il Figures When Plans Are Made
for Marriage Of Daughter Of
Family,

Wien | was ten years old my seFv-
ing woman made a mark here 10 the
middle Of my forehead. It was made
with red face paint and had to be re-
newed every time went outside the
compound. That sign meant that I
was old enough to become engaged.
and that my parents would consider
offers for me. Soon after. an old
woman came to see me. She made my
serving woman remove all my cloth
ing. Then she looked me over. She
made me thread needle-to test my
eyes. She made me sew seam--to
try my skill. she looked at my teeth.
and pinched my body all over-to see
If was healthy. Then she went away.
One day, when l was twelve. heard
my mother talking about me-with the
old woman who had been to see me
before. They were talking about my
clothing. The middle woman said l
should have four pairs of silk trous-
erS and three of cotton. | was also
to have six white undergarments of
cotton, and four linen for the hot
weather. My outer garments were all
to be of silk, and all must have
embroidery about them. Two heavy
garments were to be lined with silk,
and padded with new cotton. These
were to wear in the cold weather. They
talked half a day about my trunks.
The middle woman held out that /
should have four, all covered with pig
skin. but my mother was determined
/ should have only two. At last 1t
was agreed that / should have three
pig-skin trunks and two boxes COW
cred with plain cloth. When they
came to an agreement about anything
a teacher wrote it down, so there
would be no forgetting after. He
would read it over to them often and
had to change the writing when one
or the others said they did not so under
stand. The middle woman grew very
angry when they were talking about
the bedding l should have, and left
the court. A servant called her and
she returned. All the while they were
talking about me felt most impor-
tant. for / had never before had a
value placed on me. Then l thought
l had not understood my mother all
my life. She had always treated me
with unconcern. because l was not a
boy, and now she was pointing out all
my good qualities and setting value
on each of them. Then they told me
was to be married. l was to marry
man l had never seen and they would
not even tell me his name. asked
my mother if he might come TO our
court and play with me. She scolded
me. He lived eight miles away, and
could not come that distance just to
see me. Silly child.-Asia Magazine.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
MvsterN EXPLAINED.

He stood amid the blaze and SPLEEN
dor of his magnificent mansion. and
in his hand he held the portrait OF a
beautiful woman. His face was pale
and haggard, and his lips moved con-
vulsively.
What was this mystery. Was this
the picture of his departed wife7
No.
Was it the portrait Of his dead but
dearly remembered daughter.
No.
What, then, was the cause Of his
haggard face?
Was it not the same portrait chat
two minutes ago had fallen from its
NAIL and raised lump as big as q
hens egg on his head?
1t was.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
subtlety wins but wisdom holds.
GREEN'S AUGUST L0WER

has been household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
a century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is a most valuable
remedy for Indigestion or nervous dys.
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up of food, palpita-
ton of heart, and many other symp-
toms. A few doses Of August Flower
will relieve you. It is a gentle laxa-
tive. Ask your druggist. Sold in all
civilized countries,-Adv.,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Keeping Up.

A maid servant applied for a week
end off, as her home was distant, for
the purpose of being at home on her
parents silver wedding day.
The leave was granted, and the maid
returned.
"Well," said her mistress, did every
thing go off satisfactory
"Oh, yes, thank you, ma'am," said
the girl, "and mother told me to say
she is very grateful to you for letting
me off"
''And what did your father sayg'
asked the lady.
"Oh, lor! ma'am," replied the girl.
"he wasn't there. He's been dead this
20 years."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Plenty Of Room Behind.

A mule was brought and tied near
the group head headquarters and some
one asked to whom it belonged. One
of the young second lieutenants sug-
gested that it must be the chaplain's
mount. At the officers mess that
evening the joke was sprung on the
chaplain, a dignified college professor
in civil life.
"Where did you get your fine mount
we saw tied up out there this after
noon, chapain?" queried one of the
young officers.
"From Missouri" was the prompt
answer, and without a flicker of a
smile.
Il think we ought to have the chap
lain head our review tomorrow on that
mule, and we would all come parading
along behind him." said the mis-
chievous lieutenant.
There is one thing certain" replied
the chaplain, "ycu would not crowd
him."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
twins Six Times.

Mrs. Dowinton, resident In
Guernsey, has given birth to six sets
of twins in II years. She also has
ten other children.
OF this remarkable family 18 are
living, and the case was reported to
the king and recommended for spe-
clal notice. Seeing that the record
was so remarkable and that the fam
lily was a deserving one, his majesty
sent a donation.
This is not to be confused with the
.king's bounty" which is claimable
only in the case Of triplets.-London
Chronicle.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31

Radium Production in United States.
C. H. Viol, writing in Science, states
that the total production of radium
element in the United States down to
1919 is about So grams, which is
probably more than half the total
radium produced in the world. Dur
ing the war, with no carnotite exports,
the greatest part of the worlds ra-
dunn supply has been produced in this
country. In 1918 the United States
Produced 1875 grams. With regard to
a discussion that has occurred con-
corning the amount Of radium that
can be produced from the carnotite
fields. Mr.. Viol says that the carno-
title holdings of the Standard Chemical
company, which comprise about $50
claims and are the largest holdings I'M
der the control of single concern,
are estimated to be capable of yield
ing at least 500 grams of radlum.-
Scientific American.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Makes Pine Needles.

A discovery has been patented which
is of great interest and value in con-
nection with the textile industry. By
the process patented there is obtained
a useful substitute for cotton and jute
from pine needles. The needles are
first Of ali rendered chemically soluble
and then thoroughly mixed by mechan-
lcal means. whereupon the fibrous ma
terial thus obtained can be spun on
Rny ordinary cotton-spinning machine.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
A NEW REMEDY.

ooh, dear, we have had such trou-
Bile with our son Archibald" exclaim-
ed Mrs. Hi-uppe at the bridge party.
1--WE had to take him out Of college
because he overstudied."
"And where is he now, Mrs. Hi
upper" asked Mrs. Heepsadough,
sweetly.
We've started him on the stage, so
he could get his health back by un-
derstudying."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
That Frlend!

Mother doesn't think she'll go to
the theater with us tonight, Albert"
els that so? have got three tickets.
What shall do with the third one2"
"Give it to the man you always go
out to see between the acts. He can
sit with us and you won't have to go
out and see him."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
The Query Department.

Dear Star-Can you tell me what
kind Of wood these here xylophones
that the vaudeville fellers play are
made of?-Lumberman.
Answer-Nope, but they make such
dandy harmony if they are well beaten
that we suppose they make 'em out of
chord wood.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Asserting Himself.

''What good does it do you to shake
your fist at a reckless motorist after
he has nearly run you down? He's
speeding on his way and doesn't see
you"
"That's true" replied the pedestrian,
"but I can at least show curious on
lockers that am a man Of some
spirit"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
A piannosIs.

"Oh, DOCTOR" said a worried looking
agrariaD, MY wife is In an awful con-
dition From a medium fat woman she
has been reduced to skin and bones.
She talks necessarily in a loud squawk-
ing voice, begins sentence and never
finishes it, and jumps from subject to
subject without uttering anything that
has the least sense to it"
HIN 1 seer returned the physl-
cion. go home. Mr.. Gabbleby. and take
out your party line telephone ut once.
Your wife has been listening in ON Il
too much, kansas City Star.
Lots of people make fortunes out Of
other sDeOnless curios3ffas
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
An Hour of Relief.

"Airs. Pecks husband told mine that
he spends the best part of his life at
the club"
Nonsense! Mr.. Peck spends only
about an hour day there"
swell, I daresay the poor man con-
sIders those hours the best part Of
his life"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
.sure L Was AZ EauIt.

SAY, what's the matter with you
fellows" snapped the dance manager.
"You've played three pieces all eve
ming. WHAT'S the big idea?"
'It's your own fault, friend" re-
sponded the trap drummer; "you
asked for a three-piece orchestry,
didn't ya2"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
L.abor-savinq Device.

"a motion picture snowstorm is a
great improvement over the old-fash-
Toned shower of white paper" remark
ed the man about town.
Eyes, indeed" said the leading lady.
''It saves my maid the trouble Of pick
ing scraps of paper out Of my couture
before change from rags and tatters
to an evening gown for the next act"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Complimentary to Him.

He-But l asked you, dearest, to
keep our engagement a secret for the
present.
She--I couldn't help 1t. That hateful
Miss Oldum said the reason l wasn't
married was because no fool had pro-
posed to me, so up and told her you
had.-Brooklyn Citizen.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
One Way to Achieve Success.

one way 70 achieve success.
'How went the bazaarP
"a great success in one way"
'Yes?"
''The ladies got so disgusted with
the poor business done that they went
straight home and touched their hus-
bands for the amount they wanted to
raise."-LOndon Answers.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Iusf So.

II want an actress for vaudeville"
"All right"
''For a slit."
every good"
"Not heavy, ponderous woman"
II know. For a sI1it--something
slkittish."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Anyone Gould.

Elsie-My grandpa has reached the
age of 96. Isn't it wonderful?
Bobby-Wonderful nothin'! Look at
Il time it's taken him to do it.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
lust a Tnw

what did your wife say, If any.
thing, when she struck your"
"She said. Woman is a plaything,
just toy And then she slapped me
over, judge"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
smaoICs Of Contempt.

"Procrastination is the thief Of
time"
Maybe so, but you don't want to
shoot that around a law court"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
ExnIaIned.

81 found your nelghbor extremely
Why did you tell me to
beware of her taking ways2"
Because she is a kleptomaniac."
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31

Roman Eye Balsam Is an antiseptic oInG-
ment, applied externally and not a ''wash.'
1t heals the intiamed surfaces, providing
prompt relief Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Wlnaed Wondera.

The aeroplane's eXpanse we view
With hearts devoid of glee.
If 1t could lay an egg or two,
Oh. what a bird 'twould be!
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
Would Join.

"Are you one of the cognoscenti2"
"Im willing to be. What are they2"
Courier-J Journal.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31

Discomfort is a spur, but discourage
ment is a halter.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
A SURE CURE.

Miss c.: Cap
tain, what do you
recommend for
light-headedness?
Captain: Keep
1t dark.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
That's Enough.

Bdith-''Is your engagement an
nounced yetY' Alice-"Well, I've told
you, haven't I?'-Boston Transcript.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
lAISY ELY KILLE - - 80 b &c

W.. FLYES lIena
clean .ornnmlI ,ccn-
Veuiant c1ra,. Larl1
all ElGEum. ado C
metal. enn8 Nnill az
tip nears VIII 1nt ll
Guaranteed elective
Sold bY dealers cF
hW Nf
preuRias s12s.
Ava Bred Ia. N, ",
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31
What Il ..snrsnr Fever,

What is "Spring Fever
II 10 simply low Vitality q lack of Energy
caused by impurities in the blood. GROVES
FASTELESS chill TONIC restores Vitality
and Energy by Purifying and Enriching the
Blood. You can soon feel its Strengthening
1nvigorating Effect. Price soc.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-05-31

Killing.
eyer notice how old Mrs. Blunder-
by murders the kings English?"
eyes; isn't it killing?"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-08
BRIDE AND GROOM
SERVED IN FRANCE
Major G. v. Bickelhaupt Takes
Red Cross Nurse Marie Jewett
For His Wife-Wedded
at Aberdeen, S. d.

Aberdeen, S. D., May 3.-Maj. Carroll
v. Bickelhaupt, son of ". G. Bickel-
haupt. secretary treasurer Of the Dako-
ia Central Telephone Company and
Miss Marie Jewett, daughter OF H. G.
Jewett, president Of Jewett Bros,
grocers, were married at the
brides home on Wednesday noon,
April 80, the Rev. Father Michael J.
Dermody, rector of Sacred Heart Ca
tholic church. officiating. The young
couple left on an afternoon train for
New York city, where the bridegroom
has an executive position with the
American Telegraph and Telephone
Company. Major Bickelhaupt served
with the United States army in France,
and Miss Jewett was a Red Cross
nurse in France for nearly two years
of the great war,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-08

LILf I
A Wooer's Woes.
He fondly loved a little maid, 81
One rich In looks and clothes.
But fate was most unkind to him,
he never could propose.
One day while In his motor car
lie n~iui1Iured, WIN you be-
And thsn the honking hack broke down,
And SO did he.
Again. while in his motor boat
lie started, Dear Marie
suddenly the engine stopped,
And 40 did he.
While ON 8 trolley, car one night
He spoke. "oh, promise me
then the gar Tot of the track,
And 80 did he. .s
An anchored airstip they were 10,
j be hegan, Can't We
'fhen up h ehfp-went high In AIR.
Apd SO did he.
Two years wen. by. he didn't pcS
To suavs and sweet MArte-
so SHE got spliced to someone else;
an 10 did he.
From Puak.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-08
MANY CATTLE TO
CRAZE IN BLACK HILLS

Custer, S. D., May 1.-The Black
Hills forest reserve will his yea do.
it's part toward aiding In the live stock
production OF the state and nation.
Thus far more than 500 permits for
grazing live stock in the Black Hills
national forest ave been issued by
Supervisor Duthte.
This means that more than $4,000
head OF cattle will be fed this summer
in the national forests of the Black
Hills. tFhe punches OF stock range all
the way from q herd OF 1890 head
owned by W. D. Drisktll, Of Spearfsh.
to lunches OF a few head owned by
different Black Hills ranehers. The
Townsend brothers. who ranged thou
sands Of cattle in the Black Hills last
year will not be among his seasons
permit holders. =
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-08
PAYING VISIT TO
FAMILIAR SCENES
Man Who Was In Great Rush
to Black Hills Gold Fields,
Has Been Away
Many Years.

Lead, s. D., May b.-Paying q visit
after a lapse Of a to the scenes
OF the early excitement during the
pioneer period Oscar Klein, now a
resident OF Missouri, is finding many
changes from the old days, when In
dams and oad agents furnished daily
excitement to the early Black Hills
pioneers.
KIein's record OF adventure in this
region dates back to 1875. when he
Ventured into the Black Hills with
what have become historically known
as the first SIX the first party con
tanning six persons to make its way
into the then wild and dangerous
passes of the Black Hills. Klein was
on French creek, ia thet site OF the
present city OF Custer, when Ross dis
covered the first placer gold in the bed
OF that stream, and had q hand3dn the
attempt to remain in the country
against the orders Of the United States
government n the action Of United
States troops. The troops forcibly re-
moved a number of the early. gold
seekers as the Black Hills at that
time belonged to the Sioux Indians,
and the whites who entered the region
in 1875 were regarded as invaders.
Klein was interested in stalking out
the first mining claims taken on
French creek. which were numbered
up and down the bed: OF the stream
from Bear Rock. located west 81 III
present sttes3of the city of Custer on
the ranch now owned by Mrs. Pitcher.
Klein was 16 years OF age when he
t7aved the danger of death at the
hands OF the waElike Sioux Indians
and accompanied the first adventurers
into this historic region. Driven from.
the Black Hills, he returned later and
was one Of the original Iocators Of the
Blue Lead mining property. which at
present is being worked for its copper
deposit. For h past 20 years Klein
has been residing in MISSOURI.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-08
Veterans Planning For Future.
From the Hsatttle Times.

rFUM tHe SsAtttle Times.
An interesting statement descriptive of
The worw mapped out for The American
Legion, organ izsd overseas by the United
States soldiers, has been given out BY
Brig. Gen. William g. Price of the Key-
Stone division.
'rhe LEGION" he said. 'is to be The
Monroe Doctrine OF decepcy. It win up
Mold what is right SO firmly and force
iaHy that Whatever party is wrong win
learn to fear No 1T ts q bro~therhoodr Of
men who have realized thoroughly their
responsibilities. to the nation,
His concluding statement lis decidAdly
,,Akasant soundins. 1t would indicate the
a.pos Of b men who paw seryice over
seasSto inject Into national politics the
sighting sSor Old csi6ryssfn france s,s
Flanders.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1919-05-08
SHOULD COME QUICKLY
TO CHECK BUDDING REVOLUTION
William Allen White Says France Is Satisfied With British
Promise, But a Military Peace IS Needed to Fore
stall Anarchy-Worried ByLenine.

This estimate makes no provision for
discussion. and there is no point In.
giving Germany time to read and digest
the treaty If she does not nave time to
discuss 1t. II is an easy guess if Ger.
many 10 to be pampercd by civil treat
ment we shall have no peace until mid
summer. And 1t must be remembered
that in all these discussions nothing
is said about Austria, Bulgaria and
Turkey. America is not at war with
the latter two, and there is evidence
In Paris that Austria is being lured out
OF German alliance by the promise Of
better terms than are offered Ger
many. AT least the Austrians are not
to be asked to step up and lick the
spoon with Germany.
In the meantime In eastern Europe.
from Budapest to Archangel, respon-
slhie rulers, such as they may be-, are
laughing ~uproarously at Paris-the
statesmen who are solemnly sitting
about green tables figuring out boun-x
diaries, spheres OF influence and eco
nomic restrictions when the new order
in the world, is establishing itself,seon-
cerned only with giving h e4laborer his
share Of the profits with no regard to
other matters. Lenine is heading the
laughter, n during the week his do
main is finding foothold in India and
Egypt His birthday was celebrated in
Rome under machine guns ION foun-
tatns, the Spanish ministry Is failing.
King Albert slid down from Che sky
telling the peace conference that Brus-
sells could hold out against abolshevisnl
less than a month longer, liberal 40
cialists are whiting Lloyd Georges.
parliamentary majority daily, ana
Easter Sunday French socialists met TO
decide how best to show their scorn for
the peace NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by gem
eral strike or by an attempt at revolu-
tion. Southern Germany is torn by boil
shevisna, and northern Germany is
waiting to hear the peace terms before
letting go. Wilson's revolutionary talk
during December has profited him
nothing. He has piped the European
masses Into a mountain which looks
dangerously like a volcano. And this
because while he talked with the asdor
of a re9olutionist, he has acted With
chilly discretion. So Lenine and his
crowd are making eastern Europe
cackIe with their laughter at the Paris
show Certainly If peace does not come
by mid summer 1t will be q peace OF
anarchy.
~(Copyrisht, 1919, by tho Wheeler Syn
dicato.)