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INDIAN IDEA OF RECKONING
Time Designated In Simple Fashion, Journeys and Distances. Told otf
 by Sleeps"

The American Indians of carly days reckoned time by what they called "sleeps'' and "mo, nS." The Indians "slecp" referred to sunto-sun day of 24 hours and his "moon" to what the white man roughly and improperly calls a month. The Indians Indicated the noon hour by pointing vertically upward. To indicate the middle of .he first half of the daylight period -o o'clock-he pointed upward midway between the horizon and the zenith and to indicate mid-afternoon 2 o'clock-he pointed toward the opp"- site quarter. He spoke of the eastern horizon as Sunrise" and of the west ern horizon as "sunset."
 Journeys and distances hetwe"n diff ferent points were measured T "sleeps" Thus, whrn he undertook to tell how far he had travelled or to tell how far one point was from nn- other, the old-tine Indian would say a certain nunber of "sieeps." Ordlna- rfly, q "slecn" in this sense correSpond- ed to something like 33 mileS-the dis tance man could cover in n day. trnv- cling at an ordinary pace on foot However, 1t was not unusual for men carrying important messages to make twice 35 miles or more in single 24- hour period,
The Press., 1920-11-04
WAR "MYsTERY' MADE CLEAR
Men on the Leviathan Now Under stand How Their Officers Detected
 Them In Smoking.

Men who sailed on the Leviath than when she was being used as a trans port will learn with interest the ex- pIanation of mystery" of the giant liner In those war days, mystery which has been the subject of many midnight conference in the lee of the deckhOuse. Only recently former officer of the Leviathan told the story. It appears that several of the crew sought lower hold far from the haunts of the officers o1 duty and there, believing themselves carefully concealed, they smoked to their hearts content. But the ship had a fire de- lection system consisting of series of pipes to the holds, through which a suction fan Is continually drawing air samples to the Wheelhouse. Thus the officer on duty there noticed the curl Ing wisps of smoke coming out of the pipe from one of the lower holds. Shifting the smoke he detected the old familiar odOr of tobacco.
 It was an easy matter to hurry down and catch the men in the act and start them on round of extra duty, which cured them of smoking aboard ship. They were puzzled to know how the officer had traced them. The hold was way down near the keel, far from the wheelhouse and there had not been another man within many yards of their position. They knew no officer had followed them and they took 1t for granted that there was no direct connection between the hold and the wheelhouse. And no one en- frightened them during many trips to France.-New York Evening Post.
The Press., 1920-11-04
SERVED IN ORIENTAL STYLE
Magnificent Banquet Given by King HusseIn of the HedJaz to
 Lord AIlenby.

A banquet given by King Hussein of the Hedjaz to Lord Allenby. the British high commissioner, as de- the London Times on March 2, was striking example of oriental magnifl- cence. After preliminary visits and military reviews, in which the Bedouin cavalry dashed by at full speed. firing their rifles the banquet was held in true Arab style in the municipality buildings at Jeddah
 On the table. which was eighteen feet broad by thirty feet In length, barefooted walters dressed in rich Arab costume walked about helping the guests, 70 in number, to slices of the joints of roasted half sheep stuffed with almonds. rice and spices. Each guest had three or four plates, and was surrounded by some 20 or 30 dishes of salads. fish, roasted chick ems. pilaff of mutton and sweets of all descriptions. The kings band of musicians played throughout the ban quet.
 At the end of the feast the kings servants handed round silver basins with ewers of scented water for the guests to wash their hands in. Coffee was served in another room while guests of lower degree sat down at the banqueting table. The remnants of the feast. which were considerable, were distributed among the inhabi- tants of Jeddah and the crews of the British ships at anchor in the harbo1. Current History. .
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A Heavy Exit.

had had misunderstanding with my employer. and when l handed in my resignation l told him in very plain English what thought of him; he, also. pointing out few faults he thought had A few months later. after answering a blind ad for posi- tion, I received reply naming time for an appointment. My name at that time being an exceedingly common one, it was not recognized; neither did I~recognize him. as he had moved his office and changed the firm name. Upon being ushcred into the office met my former employer face to face. We were both speeches., and I did not catch my breath until l had back ed out and was In an elevator going dOwn-Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1920-11-04
PROUD OF COUNTRIES PAST
Why BeIgians Delight In ProcessIons and cavaicades That Recall the
 Lands Byqone Giories.

Asked to pluck the prettiest flow blinded and hesitate. What shall ! choose in this bouquet, over-rich in It's rmingling of brilliant colors and tender hues? Shall 1t be pearls of sacred mistletoe fallen beneath the druid's knife; lilies grown in the shadow of conyents aud monasteries i; roses reddened with the blood of tour neys and the carnage of battle; or. perchance, pale daisies of the fields sprung up unhee1ed amid the COW pasture? All equally are precious, writes Louis Lagasse de Locht in the London Times. Daughters of fertile land, scared in the course of ages by storms let loose from the four corners of the earth, are they not the expres- sion, the poetry, the sap of love and hate, the very soul. In word, of a people fashioned by martial blows and bathed in the sunshine of ideal ism?
 Every Belgian is thrilled by the past It Is his staff and bread of life. Hence his love of cavalcades, joyous entries and processions, the ever recurring delight of most of our villages. Great taste Is often displayed in the ordering of these parades, in the building of the triumph-to which Rubens and Jordacns did not scorn to devote their talent. And it is as if the figures of legend and history which pass through our streets had stepped down from the canvas of old masterpieces to be closer to the caresses of the crowds.
 Sometimes the ceremony represents but an episode, scene of chivalry or of mystery from the middle ages. In Bruges, suddenly awakened from its melancholy miracle of the holy blood, the triumphal escort of prince con- seerated to the conquest of the holy land, moves In a rolling stream of glistening steel amid the glamor of rich silks and precious brOideries. the clashing of arms and the embrazen peal of trumpets.
The Press., 1920-11-04
The House Famine.

Morris Hillquit was discussing in Albany the heinous profiteering on rents which so many New York land. lords have been practicing.
 And despite this profiteering," he said. "houses and apartments are in greater demand than ever. Well-lo- cated tenants have their bells rung two or three times day by total strangers who anxiously inquire if by any chance they think of leaving soon.
 "1 heard of chap who entered a newspaper office recently and said to the girl behind the counter:
 "I want to advertise in your paper for hOuse!'
 "Yes. How many insertions? said the girl briskly. We make a reduc- tion for space taken by the year, and we have also very reasonable three year contract that would probably suit you better still'"
The Press., 1920-11-04
Windmill Generates Electricity.

The windmill has not been general ly found available for the generation of electricity because of the. irregular lty of the air currents, but this has been overcome by Swedish inventor. Instead of being directly connected to the dynamo in the usual manner, the mill-wheel shaft Is geared to a hoisting device. which serves to ele- yate a two-ton weight to the top of a 53-foot steel and wood tower. When the weight reaches the maximum height. 1t is released. and, as 1t falls, actuates the dynamo, which is mount ed on bracket at the apex of the tower with the mill wheel. A storage battery and switchboard are housed in the lower portion of the tower.
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Don't look. you goose! Talk to me as l if I were the only human being in the whole building"
 to dinner at the same place." suggest ed her friend. eagerly. They succeeded in getting a table directly in front of the Maynard party and Betty did her best. She was in her gayest, most sparkling mood, and Carter instinctively responded. That night when Edith had dis missed her maid she threw herself across the bed and indulged in long, pent-up weeping.
 That's five times since last Tues day I've seen them together, and he hasn't even phoned me once this week." she sobbed into her pillow. 'T might have known she'd get-him in the end they're been chums all their lives and everybody said they'd marry event. ually."
 When she awoke next morning her maid was standing at her bedside hold ing telegram in her hand. Languid- ly Edith opened it and read: ~Will arrive tonight. Expect to be in town two or three weeks JACK WINTON." She determined that Jack should see nothing of her depression; not if it killed her, so when he arrived he found her in her most vivacious mood. dim flush of excitement in her cheeks Gee, Edith, but you look fine !' he exclaimed, his eyes shining with ad- miration.
 And while you're here I'm going to devote my whole time to you. Just think, Jack. three years since I've seen you!"
 Jack and Edith were together inces- sanity. They went here and there and everywhere and seemed like two hap py children.
 "I told you someone else would cut in," Dukie groaned to Betty, land anybody can see she's crazy about the dub. Who Is he, anyway"
 "I don't know. Why don't you go over and get introduced?" "Thank you, I'm not dying to meet him. I might punch his little head in for him."
 He's not little, Dukie; he's as big
 as you are," corrected Betty.
 They were interrupted by the jin- gling of the telephone. Betty took
 down the receiver mechanically.
 "Someone wants to speak to you"
 she said after moment. handing him
 the instrument.
 "ls that you, Dukie?" came in dulcet
 tones over the wire. "I knew I'd find
 you there," she laughed. Well, I'm
 going to give a reception Wednesday
 night in honor of Jack Winton, and l want you to be here. He's a perfect
 dear, and I'm crazy for you to meet
 him, so don't disappoint me, Dukie."
 May I come a little early?" asked Dukfe. I've something to say to you"
 Yes; run over at six and take din- ner with us. Goodby"
 "I told you sol" He looked at Betty with horrible eyes. ''It was Edith; she's going to give reception in honor of Jack Winton-wants me to come. l know she'll announce her engagement"
 When the time at last approached. and Duke found himself standing at the Maynard door. his nerve deserted him entirely. and his courage oOzed quickly away. When Edith saw him his face was colorless. and his breath coming in little gasps, while his hands nerrously gripped his hat.
 Do tell me what's the matter" she asked. her own face turning pale.
 ''Is It too Iate." he managed at last ''or have l still the right to ask you
The Press., 1920-11-04
City Minus cafeterias!

Buenos Aires has no cafeterias for women and only one in modified form for men. The first one for girls in the city is soon to be opened by the Y. w. c. A. The only steam table in Buenos Aires was discovered by Y. w. c. A. secretaries in the storeroom of a gas company. It had been sent from England for food exposition and never used after that. It is now in- stalled in the Y. w. c. A. The cafe teria when opened promises to draw crowd for more than the usual reason.
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Betty Prescribes the Rest Cure
By Corona Remington

8SS$$$$$$$$$S$ 8$$<'<'<r48$8$ t@ 1920. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.) How many times have you asked her, Dukie?"
 His strong face looked sagged and discouraged as he answered dismally |: Last night makes fourteen" Well, that's just what's the matter. You've shown her you're too anxious. Remember, she's awfully pretty and awfully young and awfully rich, Dukie. and she doesn't know what 1t is to want for anything, and she also has suitors galore" Elizabeth Austin said positively. "Now you let me try to do some matchmaking. What she needs Is the rest cure. Keep away from her for awhile and let her think she's lost you for good and forever"
 But suppose some pinhead of dub cuts in?"
 "Wait until he does. Tn the mean time hunt the prettiest girl you can find. Take her to the theater about six times a week and to church on Sundays"
 Betty, 1t won't work. Won't you play the role of latest conquest? We've always been such pals and that would add to her suspicious. Let's begin this evening. Have you any other engage ment?'
 Not exactly. told him last night I'd phone it five whether I could go or not so I'll tell him I can't. We'll give him little rest cure too." she laughed.
 That was the beginning of a whirl of excitement. Every day they went somewhere and scanned the human horizon for a glimpse of Edith. Sud denly one evening Betty leaned toward her companion.
 "She's in that box party" she said; third to the left on the other side.
The Press., 1920-11-04
State of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

Counfy-ss.
 Frank ,. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney c Go, doing business in the City of To- ledo, County and State aforesaid and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed in my prsssncs, this 9th day of December. A. D. leeA
 tseaD A. W. Gleason. Notary Public HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is talk on internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free. r. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio.
The Press., 1920-11-04
1t Did.

''Nfy dear sir," said the salesman, courteously, as he handed his custom CT his package and no change. you will find that your suit will wear like iron"
 And sure enough 1t did. The man hadn't worn 1t two months when It began to look rusty.-New York Gen. tral Magazine.
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to marry me?"
 ''Of course you have the right, and this time I'll say yes for change" She smiled mischievously up at him.
 After he had expressed his joy in started toward the door.
 Come" she said; "I refuse to wait another minute. You must meet my cousin. Jack Winton, from California. He's my pal cousin, you know."
The Press., 1920-11-04
Feminine inconsistency.

Why is ii that the girl who won't even let man sit on the same sofa with Ter will let him get strangle hold ol, her on dance floor and Snu"eze her until you cant tell the 'r,r sci ribs from the other kind?-Fiorid 'Tin,pS- VfniOn
The Press., 1920-11-04
Foot sauare and Square Foot.

bO0k o4A0'0 0HN 01~'~ S~
 A mathematician says there Is no difference in area or quantity of sur- face between a foot square and a square foot, but there may be differ ence in shape. A foot square must be a rectangular surface having four equal sides. measuring one foot ione each. A square foot may also be . foot square, but 1t may be irregular in shape, say six inches wide and two feet long, or any shape so long as the area Is equal to IA square inches.
 Cleans Aluminium.
 This Is a surprising tip on cleaning aluminium. but 1t works. Try it. One may SCOUT and scrub with no result. Pu, the dish on the stove. empty. and light the gas. but do not turn 1t up high In little while all the marks will vanish from the inside. Turn 1t upside down and put It hack. In little while the dish will be like new. you will find
 Look Into ThiA
 If things don't come. your way, per harS, it's because you are noi In tho right place. Boston Transcript.
The Press., 1920-11-04
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CHRIS NATU~t HKA, Mer- A chant Tailor. Room 1, warren's Block, stat ord Springs.
The Press., 1920-11-04

NE ID. .O'GONNELL. Attorney al WI. law, Gary's Block. E. Main street.
The Press., 1920-11-04
Daily Thought.

gut no pleasure Is comparable 10 tht standing upon the vantage grotnd o tru,, Paron
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EORsE TONNE, Surveyor, AZ M westford Ave, Box 7ss, Tel. 72-li. 'lyi4
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MICHAEL ROBERTS, Auction WI ger. At your service. Residence. west Staford Iseptly
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
BRITISH SOLDIERS
SHOW BITTERNESS
AGAINST premier
By MARY HENKE

LONDON, April 20-"A land fit for
heroes-only a hero could stick it"
This was on the banner that led the
last demonstration of British ex-serv-
ice men, heroes of Mons, Arras and
Ypres, who protested against the in
difference Of the government and the
failure to cope with the unemploy-
ment situation.
Led by bands that had cheered
them on when they advanced against
the Germans, thousands of men, from
all parts of London and nearby cities,
marched behind their banners through
the main streets of London to Hyde
Park, where speakers put their case
before the public.
There were more middle-aged men
than there were young ones, and one
white-haired old veteran who looked
at least 65, swung along as "gamely"
as the rest.
Some of the men who had been
crippled in the war were wheeled
along by their comrades. and women
marched along side their husbands. A
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
Did You Write In the
Name Of Your Candidate?
$ If So, Your Tickets Void

Any attempt to write in the names
of candidates at the primary election
Tuesday would lnvalidate the entire
ballot and render it void, it was an
nounced officially Monday by the state
board of election commissioners.
From questions received by mem
bers Of the commission from various
parts of the state it was discovered
that local election officials were not
clear on the subject and that there
was a possibility of voters attempting
to write in the name of Herbert
Hoover on the Republican ballots or
the names of possible candidates for
the presidency on the Democratic
ballots
Under the law of Indiana, votes can
be cast only for the persons whose
Ma mes appear on the ballot. In this
respect the Hoosier primary law diff
fers from the one in Illinois and the
one in Ohio, where the voters may
write in the names of candidates not
appearing on the printed ballot
Because Of the publicity that ha
been given to this feature of the pri-
maries in the two neighboring states,
it was believed that the Indiana vot-
ers might become confused and write
in names
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
MANUFACTURERS ARE
BLAMED FOR PRICES
AT RETAIL MEETING

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. May An
creases of 25 per cent on every line
the manufacturers put out, were
blamed for high clothing prices by
Charles E. Wry, Chicago. secretary of
the National Association of Retail
Clothiers, in an address today to the
Arkansas state association OF retail
clothiers and furniShers.
I'VE are facing conditions worse
than any that existed in war times"
he said. I'VE are in the midst of the
fair price regulations but there is a
wide divergence of opinion between
the public and the courts as to what
constitutes a fair margin of profit.
THE public is looking to us to break
the prices but it IS an utter impossi-
bility when the manufacturers charge
% per cent increase on every new line
they put out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
ME-. RESOLUTIONS
AGAINST IRELAND

DES MONIES, Ia, May 4.-Resolu
tions urging defeat of any proposed
action by congress which would recog
nize Ireland as separate republic
were adopted by the Methodist Epis
copal general conference today.
Another set of resolutions referred
to committees would petition congress
for legislation to prevent sending race
gambling odds or bets from any state,
territory or possession of the United
States, and the interstate transporta-
tion of gambling devices and ma
chimes.
These resolutions went to the com
mittee on prohibition and public NOR
ais
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
General Wood Winds Up Primary
Drives Here With Vigorous Talk

Major General Leonard Wood,
spea king at an open air meeting here
Monday afternoon, addressed a crowd
that sWarmed the streets surrounding
the balcony of the Westcott hotel.
General Wood urged Wayne county
voters that the government of the
United States should be conducted
strictly upon the principles of the con-
stitution.
He declared himself in favor of
strict economy of government, coop
era ton between congress and the
president, a firm foreign policy, a
standing army of approximately 200-
900 men, an efficient navy but not the
largest" one, the establishment of the
policy of the Golden Rule in the rela-
tionship between capital and labor,
and urged upon the American people
habits of simple thrift and industry.
I'VE must get rid of the corps of
the salaried unemployed; we must
cut out every unnecessary expendi-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
S. S. Yer on, of H. S. Faculty,
Takes Position In Illinois

S. S. Vernon. who has been head of
the science department and instruc-
tor in chemistry in the Richmond
has accepted the position of principal
of the high school and assistant su-
perintendent of schools in Downers.
H.. a wealthy residential suburb of
Chicago
He will finish the semester here.
and move to Downers during the sum-
mer to take up his duties there Sep
tember 1.
Mr.. Vernon is a graduate of North
western university. His former home
was in Evanston, ILL.,, a North Chicago
suburb.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
MURRAY AND MCCORMICK
TO ATTEND CHURCH MEETING

The Rev. L. E. Murray, pastor of
the First Christian church, and one
lay delegate, who has not yet been
named, will go to the Indiana state
meeting of Christian churches. which
convenes in Vincennes, Indiana, on
May II and continues until May 20.
More than 500 ministers, Sunday
school superintendents and various
officials and their wives are expected
to attend the four days session The
Rev. F. c. Mccormick, pastor of the
Christian church in Milton. will
speak on developing County Co
operative Spirit" on Wednesday, May
19
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
COST OF DR0uTH IS
$88,O00,000 CHARGE

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 4.-Pro-
hibition enforcement will cost $685.
100000 annually. Representative Gal
livan, Democrat, Massachusetts de-
clared today in the house.
There are more Illicit stills now
than before prohibition became effec-
tive" he said, adding the bulk of
anti-saloon funds are used to hire spe-
cial agents to locate stills
There were zoos stills in Georgia
in 1918" he declared, q. .534 in North
Carolina and % in Nebraska. the home
of the first apostle of grape juice.
Blind tigers are now surrounded
by romance if not responsibility"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04

ture: we must get sturdily behind the
principles which have made us what
we are" the Republican presidential
aspirant declared.
Must Not Deviate
Our safety depends on the Consti
tuition and we must not deviate from
the policies of the Monroe Doctrine.
We must build UP a spirit of fair play
and friendship among the nations, but
now is the time to speak softly but
carry big stick"
He described the League of Nations
as a child born on foreign soil, who
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-05-04
BELL BOY HELD FOR 100000
THEFT IN NEW YORK CITY

INDIANAPOLIS, May Raymond
Cooney. "a. said to have been employ
cd until recently as captain of the bell
toys in New York hotel, is under
arrest in indianapolis in connection
with the alleged theft of 200 bond GER
tifcates valued at 100000 from a
New York stock broker.
The arrest, it becan known today,
was made late yesterday when Cooney
called for letter at the general win
cow at the postoffice. Cooney ran, but
was caught. A New York detective
helped make the catch.