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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Death of John Mitchell.

John Mitchell of the biggest men
who ever came to the fore in upholding labor's
cause in this country. For a decade he headed
the United Mine Workers, wisely directing the
affairs of that organization and honestly and
ably representing it in its dealings with other
bodies. He had no easy place and yet so well
satisfied were his followers with his steward
ship that there never was much question of a
change in the presidency till he voluntarily
retired to take. up other work.
Mr. Mitchell, like others who have risen
high in the councils of the miners, rose from
the ranks and made his way by industry and
the force of his personality. He always had
the full confidence not only of the miners. but
also of leading public men. Had he cherished
ambitions along political lines he might have
held high public Office. Though is name was
at one time prominently mentioned in connec-
ton with the presidency he elected to remain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Austria Takes Its Medicine.

Austria. the once proud. naughty and intol-
Grant signed peace treaty yesterday agree
ing to its ACKNOWLEDGMENT and a substitution
of self-rule by its little peoples for the yoke
of an empire Though its condition far
worse than that of Germany at the time the
latter subscribed to the compact. it manifested
an attitude more consistent for power which
has suffered complete defeat It's representa-
tive, Dr. Renner, did not march into the coun-
Gil chamber breathing hatred and defiance. He
smiled. He knew that the game was up and
that he might as well take his medicine like
man. He was a cheerful loser.
One can feel sorry now for Austria, badly
coached into starting the war and poorly led
during the conflict. Austria has learned its
lesson. 1t will give no further trouble
Germany in spite Of all safeguards thrown
about it to keep it from again striking at the
heart Of its neighbors. will bear watching.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Today's Anniversaries

1777-Felix Grundy one of the most
celebrated criminal lawyers
of the last century, born in
Berkeley County, Va. Died
at Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 10,
1870.
Rev. John Ireland, arch
bishop of st. Paul, born in
County Kilkenny, ireland.
Died at st. Paul, Sept. 25,
1918.
1S44-Henry II. Coston, the Ameri-
can naval officer who invent
ed the aerial system of night
signalling, born in Washing
ton, d. c. Died at Pensacola,
Fla, Nov. 6, 1896.
Stanley opened the
Canadian national exhibition
at Toronto.
1897-The great coal miners strike
in Pennsylvania, West Vir-
ginia and Ohio was ended by
compromise.
1914-Germans crossed the Aisne
and took up entrenched posi-
tions.
1915-Russians claimed TO have
captured $4,000 Austrians and
many guns in counter-attacks
in Galicia and on the Sereth.
1916-Roumanians won another
battle and pressed Austrians
farther westward.
1917-GeneraI KorniIoff. at
the headof a large body of
troops, began a march on
Petrograd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
WHEN LOVE CAME.
BY EIFTA VERNE LYNDON.
Copyright, 1919. by the Western News


paper Unionl
Il want to see you married and
settled down in life before I pass
away" spoke old Jared Bliss to his
favorite nephew, and the latter
looked startled at the suggestion.
Il shall think it over seriously,
Uncle Jared" replied Ransom Bliss.
but vaguely.
BY a strange coincidence at al
most that very hour Mrs. Walter
Morse was talking over affairs with
her niece, Elsie Briggs.
81 promised my sister, your moth
pr, when she died. she said, that
you should never need home. My
husband is to represent the firm
employing him in far western Can
ada; meanwhile what are your
plans, dear ?''
Elsie looked serious, but not dis
tressed. She had been given a SEN
sibIe. practical bringing up, and
already thought over the future.
Mrs. Morse listened indulgently as
Elsie spoke of going to the city and
earning her own living.
You two have been so good to
me. I must not further burden you"
she said Il am sure l can earn my
OWN way, Aunty."
Mrs. Morse grew very Thoughtful.
Then after a long pause, she said:
II would like to see you married,
with a good man for a husband
and home of your own" but Elsie
shook her head smilingly.
Two evenings later as Elsie sat
% the porch Ransom Bliss appear
I'd. He and Elsie had been friendly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Argus Information Bureau

ny question by writing The Argus Inf. rraA-
Washington. D. c. Give fun name and
turn postage: Be brief. All inquiries ars
to e1ch individual. No attention will be
A. There was a practical idea
back Of the origin of this use. In
Mexico and other Latin American
countries rigid fixtures may not be
used as earthquakes break them
off. Chains were first used in those
countries and the idea was intro
duced into the United States from
there.
Q. What is mildew and how can
/ take it out of cloth? f. T. G.
A. Mildew is a fungus growth.
In the early stages of its develop
ment it may be washed out. In the
secondary stage it may be bleached
out with Lavelle water. but in its
final stage it has become a part of
the fabric and cannot be removed
Q. What are the labor possibili-
ties in Shantung? T. c. 3.
A. A quarter OF million cool
les from Shantung province worked
behind the lines in France during
the war. The Shantung coolies
are credited with being among the
best laborers in the world. There
are .60,000,000 of them, and they
may be hired to go anywhere that
they can be taken legally.
@. Who was the founder of
Johns Hopkins university anu hos
pital? c. G. c.
A. Johns Hopkins was a Mary
lander, born in Anne Arundel coun-
ty, in 1895. He attained wealth and
when he died in Baltimore, in
1873. he left $3.500.000 for the
establishment of the university
which bears his name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
TIHrlE DAILY SHORT STORY

acquaintance for over a year, and
the latter looked puzzled and then
embarrassed as Ransom, after some
casual conversation, moved his
chair closer towards her and said ::
Il came on a special mission this
evening. Elsie. 1t is to ask you if
you will marry me"
Elsie flushed quickly and her
voice was a trifle unsteady as she
said, without the least trace Of af-
lection:
Il never expected that you
you"
Cared for you, Elsie? Yes. Loved
you? No. True affection is too
sacred thing to be named lightly.
I am a pIain-spoken man. There is
no woman whom l more deeply re-
spect and admire, and I would be
proud to call you my wife. I will
devote my life to make you happy"
Elsie sat with eyes cast down and
fluttering secretly at heart. She
did not reply on impulse. nor for a
long time. Then, evenly enough, she
spoke:
Il feel that you have honored me,
Mr.. Bliss, and I appreciate your
clear, honest words. We have al
ways been good friends. shall be
frank with you in turn. You say
you do not love me, and can con-
TESS for you nothing deeper than
esteem. l am poor, humble, and
will soon be homeless. I wonId not
have you later regret that I can be
nothing more to you than loyal,
helpful wife, who, however. can
never forget that in a measure this
would be q marriage OF conven-
fence"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
sAlSTN IT,. XS
BY MILAN .Il=J !9:!I ~. 5R RAP nd.
IS.S4AN Akp. IHQl1

Tins OF hyperthyrO.dism the dag
nosis of exophthalmic goitre is
made. tuberculosis without hyper
thyrodism gives no reaction to the
test
Sometimes alas, a patient has
both tuberculosis and exophthalmic
goitre, in which case the test would
be of no value. Even SO, the treat
ment and the prospect OF recovery
would remain the same.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Making Faces for Beauty.
Will you kindly tell me if mas
saying the face and making all
sorts of hideous faces gives one
more expression and beauty Of fea-
lures? Do you agree with certain
physical culture authorities who
advise twisting the eyes from side
to side and upward and downward
rythmicaIly as an exercise 10 in
crease the strength and the hyp-
motto or commanding effect OF one g
gaze? &c. j.
Answer-Making faces exercises
and develops muscles of express
sion and therefore improves the
facial expression in many in
stances. AS for the eye exercise,
that is a far-fetched theory with
nothing in fact to support it.
Perspiring Feet.
Kindly let me have a good form
ula to prevent excessive perspira-
ton of the feet, accompanied with
an unpleasant odor. Of. Al
Answer-Avoid warm water and
battle the feet only with cool water,
but the less the feet are washed
the better. Powder inside the shoes
and inside the stockings freely with
powdered alum. Or when washing
the feet, use a solution of a table
spoonful of formalin (liquor sof-
maldehyde, 40 per cent standard) in
a pint of water, dipping the feet
in this or hopping it on and dry
ing without wiping. One with this
trouble should seize every Oppor-
tunity to go barefoot.
Sweets.
l eat a great deal of candy and
ice cream and drink a great deal of
soft drinks. Are these things
healthy or unhealthy? &c. s.
AnsWer-Some candy, as a desert,
is usually advisable. Ice cream is
also a wholesome dessert for oc-
casional use. Indulging in these
sweets and soft drinks at all hours
and as daily practice is not
healthfuI. 1t destroys the natural
appetite.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

ANY reader can get the answer to 4
ton bureau, Ere derlc J. Haskin. Director.
ADDRESS and enclose two-cent stamp for 70
confidential. the replies being sent direct
paid TO anonymous IeJters1.
@. Is there such a thing as 4
left-handed plow? T. S. c.
A Manufacturer make plows
that throw the furrow to the LETT,
and a few of them are bought by
people who want to be odd. The
war industries board, during the
war, stopped the making of left
handed pIows, considering them Il
waste
Q. How long has a soldier in
which to convert his war risk in
surance into some other kind of
policy? B. D.
A. He has FIVE years. The
classes of policy offered are ordi-
nary life, 20 payment life, 80 pay
ment life, 20 year endowment. and
endowment maturing at the age
of 60.
Q. Is the raven the bird which
lives longest? r. d. l.
A. The biological survey states
that the raven sometimes lives to
O6 - ' edI = VI age. It II ny HO
means the largest lived bird, how
ever, as the same authority states
that eagles sometimes live to be
rs years old, and that geese and
swans sometimes live to be 100.
@. How large a body of water is
the Strait of Magellan? NJ. B.
A. This strait, which cutsNTierra
del Fuego from the mainland of
South America. is 900 miles in
length and varies in width from
ten to fifteen miles.
Q. Is there any practical idea
back of the use OF chains in sUs-
pending lights? A. S. d.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

And so they were welded, and,
after the death of his uncle, Ran
som Bliss and his bride took up
their residence at the old family
home. They settled down into their
new life more like partners than
welded mates In all things Ran
som was considerate and cour-
teous and Elsie was a model house
keeper, and all that respect and
thoughfulness could suggest. Never
wa sthere a jar or misunderstood
ing. Many a time. however, as he
looked at the beautiful girl, like
himself engaged in reading. Ran
som realized that she was possess
ed of rare womanly qualities, while
Elsie, in turn, when alone, sighed
drearily, acknowledging his perfec
ton as a man among men, and she
was there a jar or misunderstood
they had made.
There came an unexpected sep
aration a little later. The presence
of Ransom was required in settling
up some business of the estate at
Abin gdon, "a miles distant. For the
first few weeks he came home over
Sunday, but finally his absence ran
into a full month. Elsie was wretch
ed. An impulse came over her to at
least see him. A trolley line ran to
junction half the distance and
then Joined another line. She
reached it about 5 o'clock in the
evening to wait for the intersection
car. From Abingdon there arrived
a car branching of and a pessen-
ger alighted to wait for q connec-
ton. He came into the dirnly light
ed little station. Elsie recognized
him as her husband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Brad's O. Verse
DREAMS AND WORK.

I drifted in a land OF, dreams
when 1 was just a boy; the world
was full of truth and right, and
life was one sweet joy 1 never
asked the price of things, nor cared
for sOrdid pelf; for all l had to do
was just wade in and help myself
But where is now the fairy song,
the soulful sentiment? 1t will not
buy a single rag nor pay the
monthly rent. Somehow, along the
lane of dreams, L don't get any
where. l cannot feed on mystic
moons or thin. ethereal air. And
so. my son, take this from me, I
give it free to you-the wise guy is
the one who strives to make his
dreams come true. If ever you ex-
pect to reach attainments high and
big. then take my advice: work out
your dreams, and get right down
and dig. The man who only plans
to do will never get it done; but he
who works as well as plans will
finish in run. No great one ever
leaped to fame at one swift, lucky
bound; he had to climb and grip
and and tug and work up round by
round. If you would harvest noble
deeds from life's rough, stony soil,
you might as we'll prepare yourself
for good, hard, honest toll.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
tIEFRG.8 2


Puddings and Sauces. F@F
Graham Pudding -One-fourth cup
fat one-half cup molasses. one
half cup milk, one egg, one and
one-half cups graham -four, one
half teaspoon soda, one teaspoon
salt, one cup raisins, seeded and
cut into pieces. Melt the fat, add
the molasses, milk and egg well
beaten Slft the dry ingredients
and add to first mixture. Add the
Iaisins, which have been washed
and Toured. Turn into oiled mold,
cover and steam two and one-half
hours. Dates or figs may be used
instead OF the raisins.
Vanilla Sauce-Onc-half cup OF
sugar two tablespoons -four, one
cup milk, two tablespoons butte,
one-quarte~ teaspoon salt, one tea
spoonful vanilla.
Scald the milk in double boil rr
Mix the sugar and -four and 70 I'D
gradually the scalded milk Return
10 double boiler and cock u-til
thick. Add butter, salj and ,a-
nilla.
Steamed Carmel Cus'ard Fog
~ 20 AA4+4hs AouA NBb9s Ftl@- A@lA q ~
sugar, one-half teaspoon salt, oLn
teaspoon vanilla. Put sugar In a
shallow pan and melt gradually 90
light brown syrup. Scald %
milk and add gradually to it I've
melted sugar. AS soon as the SI-
gar has dissolved in the milk, pour
the mixture gradually onto the
slightly beaten eggs. Add salt and
favOring and strain. into butloTsI
cups. Steam until 4 silver &nirr
run into the custard will come out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Tested Recipes.

Tested Recipes.
Corn and Egg Patties-For these
use corn 0eft from dinner the day
before) which has been cooked on
the cob. Slice corn from cob; beat
two eggs until light, add corn, sea-
son with alt and pepper, drop by
spoon into hot skillet which has a
tablespoon of hot dripping in it.
Turn when brown on one side and
brown on the other. Serve very
hot.
Vegetable Salad-Use any yege-
tables left from dinner the day be-
fore. A good one is made of string
beans. cubed beets and sliced Gel
cry, mixed with mild salad dress
ing. 1t is made of one-half cup
sugar, one tablespoon -four, one
teaspoon salt, two eggs we'll beat
en-, lump of butter. mustard and
pepper to taste. One-hali cup vine
gar, one-half cup water. Cook in
double boiler until thick. add
cream o thin when cold This may
be kept on ice for several DAYS. II
is inexpensive and easy TO make.
Chocolate Tapioca Soak two ia
blespoons pearl tapioca. ona-haif
cup water for an hour minute
tapioca may be used without soak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

Why, Elsfe!" he spoke in sur
prise.
Il must tell you the truth" she
said. Il was lonely without you. |
was going to visit Abingdon, if il
was only to see you at a distance. +"
The man drew a deep breath
And l." he said in tones that
thrilled her, only sought to look
through the window of our home
and see if you were well and
happy"
Happier now than I ever have
been," she breathed raptly, for his
arm had stolen about her waist.
Elsie" he cried, can it be pos
sible that We made a mistake in
the past?'
You mean"
"In deeming that we cared for
each other as only casual acquaint-
ances might"
1T has grown into something
deeper than that with me-" she
whispered tenderly.
And the surety of a first and last
ing love engulfed the satisfied soul
of the lonely man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

Count Won Reventlow. according to a Ber-
lin dispatch charges President Wilson with
"blasphemy" in saying that America will dis
honor its fallen soldiers if it fails TO ratify
the treaty. So far as is known nobody has
asked the opinion of the count the subject,
least Of all the gentlemen over here whom that
dignitary probably thinks he is comforting by
his observations
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

If favorable action cannot be had before
the first of October the entertainment of the
king and queen of Belgium, who are to be in
Washington about that date, should by all
means include visit to the senate chamber
where they can view at close range American
statesmen in the act Of tearing up the treaty
of peace
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Household Hints

ingl Mix one cup sugar. two ia
blespoons cocoa, add a beaten egg
yolk. one pint Of milk. Cook all in
double boiler onc-half hour. Re
move from fire. Beat white OF one
egg until light. pour into hot mix
ture. Whip with eggs 1--WE min
utes: add one teaspoon vanill a.
or dash of cinnamon. Pour into
cups or mold. Serve with or with
out whipped cream.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

Honesty among Icelanders is so
severe a faith that thefts are IN
known, though locks, bolts and
bars are never used. OF the only
two acts of felony within the last
eight or nine centuries, one was
committed by a German settler.
who was compelled to make resti-
tuition to his victim. and then given
the option Of death or speedy emil
grafton.
Tbs harpy eagle Of Brazil feeds
.axcl1siEalZ On UnnksxA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

Anti Wilson senators are out on the presi-
dents trail trying to neutralize his efforts to
force an early ratification of the peace treaty.
From now on till it's over the popping Of small
arms will intersperse the booming of the heavy
artillery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

The Chinese point of view of
maritime disasters is peculiar. The
duty of a Chinese sailor is well
defined. He must save the men
first. then the children. and finally
the women. This is on the theory
that men are most valuable to the
state. that adaptive parents can be
found for children. and that women
without husbands are destitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

General Pershing has lost no friends and
suffered nothing in prestige for his refusal to
appear before a Republican committee on in
yestigation" and apologize for winning the
under a Democratic administration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1919.

The question is not so much what we shall
do with the railroads as what they may do
with as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
Menu Hint.
BREAKFAST.
nTs


BREAKFAST.
Sliced Peaches
Corn and Egg Patties
Toast Butter
Rolled Oats, Cream
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Dreamed Dried Beef
Vegetable Salad
Bread Homemade Butter
Apple Butter
Iced Tea Milk
DINNER.
tPicniC)
Hot Bouillon tin thcrmOs bottlel
Cheese Sandwiches
Picked Beet Sandwiches
Small Tomatoes with salt
Baked Beans Potato Chips
Chocolate Tapioca Gin cupsl Fruit
Milk lin thermos bottle)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

in the field where he felt he could be more
certain of giving service to his fellows.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11
The War a Year Ago

British advanced near to Cam
brai and st. Quentin
Germans suffered heavy losses
in counter-attacks on Franco
Bolshevikt defeated east of UraI
mountains by Czecho-Slovaks and
Siberian forces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

One ton Of water may he colored
By single grain Of indigo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-11

Save Money by Dyeing." reads an adver
tisement in a nearby newspaper
And Mr. Carbon is secretary Of the Mexi
can National railway.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-11

Elks' Dance Last Night.
Barrett's orchestra rendered music
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-11
Personals.


Mike Martin and Denzel Shaver
were visitors in Clarksburg yester.
day.
Duff Morris was a business caller in
Clarksburg today.
Wern Seany, of Uniontown. Pa, was
q guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Shana.
berger.
Miss Mabel Adds, Miss frankie
Hall and Martin Hall motored to
Boothsville today.
Andrew Johnson was visiting his
father, Frank Johnson, at Shutdown,
Thursday.
Nj. and Mrs. Frank Smith, of Trac-
tion avenue, are the proud parents of
n baby girl which they have named
Maxine.
: Mrs. Susan Garlitz was a guest at
supper at Adrian Bloches in Brookdale
last evening.
H. c. Webster, of Fairmont, was
Ealing on friends in Monongal this
week.
Thomas Esket was a business caller
In Fairmont this week.
Mrs. Jno. Kruko, of Butler, Pa, Is
calling on friends in Brookdale this
afternoon.
Wade Walls, of Brookdale, has pur-
chased a e player piano.
Mrs. Walter Gaskins received a let
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-11
PERSONALS

DR.. C. H. Metz is in Wheeling where
he attended the State Dental associa-
ton this week. From Wheeling he
will go to Cincinnati to attend the an
nual banquet of the Psi Omega fra
ternity Of the Cincinnati Dental col
lege from which he was graduated.
Mrs. R. T. R%annenberg and daugh-
ter, Helen, of Floral avenue, are visit
ing relatives at points In Ohio.
Miss Virginia Fisher is recovering
from a several days illness from inf!u-
enza at her home in Pierpont avenue.
Mrs. C. V. Reoic is the guest Of her
mother in Cattlettsburg. Ky.
Miss Mary Moulds Hurst who had
spent the spring vacation here with
her mother. Mrs. W. ]. Wiegel has re-
turned to Poughkeepsie. n. Y, to re-
sumo her studies at Vassar.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-11
Heard orpheus ouartet.

The orpheus Quartet OF male voices,
one Of the numbers on the Normal Ly.
ceum course, appeared before a good
audience at the Grand last night and
presented a splendid program which
greatly delighted their audience. The
quartet has a splendid reputation
which It entirely sustained at last
nights performance.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-11
LOCAL SOCIAL EVENTS

for another informal dance at the Elks'
hall last evening which was attended
by a large number OF young people.
These events have grown wonderfully
in popularity since they we're started
a few weeks ago,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-11
Home from District Convention.

Fairmont women who represented
the Woman's club at the district con-
vention at Moundsville yesterday re.
turned home last night. They were
Mrs. George DeBolt. president of the
State Federation; Mrs. j. Walter
Barnes, president Of the local club;
Mrs. James A. Meredith. Mrs. NJ. l..
sturm. Sire. i. i. Lipson. Mrs. NJ. L.
Brown.
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Hope Mission Band.

This evening. beginning at 5 o'clock
the Hope Mission band Of the NJ. P.
Temple will hold a meeting at 325
View street with Miss Ruth Dunning-
ton and Miss Laura Altman as host.
essea.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-04-11

Of weights and measures, Is in Charles
ton this week.
John Thomas. Of Rowiesburg, W.
Va, was visiting with Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Meredith this week.
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ter from her son, Ralph, who is in
Camp Pike, Ark. that he is getting on
fine and will be moved shortly to
Camp Grant in Illinois.
P. II. Burton, government inspector