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The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
AMIR MADE HIS OWN RULES
Probably Other Golf Players Hsss
Wished They Might Exercise like
kingiy PrerogatiVe.

Habibullah Kahn. amir of Afghhh
lstan. became golf enthusiast aud
during the year 1910. and for three
wears, played the game almost ia;is
He had links built at both Knhui aud
Jellalabad He lost ball one dJS
In the nelghborhood OF some. store
sheds that had recently been erected
for storing electrical machinery TINT
was arriving. He sent some com
panieS OF soldiers ana had all the
machinery removed and the go-downs
torn down that same day. He toll
me once that whereas the year berors
he only played four holes at golf Ia
a day, he now played as many as six
He often drove on ana then rode Z"
the ball in his rickshaw.
Once, A {. Jewett writes In Asia.
when he was playing against his eld'
est son. Prince Inayatullah. his ma
jesty's ball lodged behind bunch OF
camel grass. He asked the Scotch
engineer, who was acting as Instruct
or and coach. what the rules were, and
whether the ball could he moved out
from behind the grass. When told
that the rules prohibited this. he asked
II the rules could not he changed;
and told that this might be tone, said:
1--WE Will make IL rule that when
d ball falls behind bunch Of camel
grass It, can be moved out" A little
later the princes ball lodged behind
a bunch OF camel grass, and the amir,
noring II, said: I'VE will change the
ruling; the bali cannot be moved"
There is little of the true sporting
instinct In Afghan. They Will lie and
cheat. anything to win. and are very
poor losers The amir generally won
do not believe any one ever dared TO
bea. him except the prince.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
BURIED UNDER MINE TZrN
whelmed When Spout Deluged
II With Crushed Flint

In the zinc mining district of OK.
lahoma, practically unknown even by
the residents OF the state In which It
lies. Is the buried city OF Douthat.
Surrounding IL is one Of the richest
mining camps In the world. The Mon
treal probably one OF the most famous
zinc mines, is In the city, as are also
the properties of several OF the lead
ing zine mining companies of the Uni
ted States.
The city was not buried by n sud
den flow OF molten lava, as were the
cities OF Pompeii, but by the ''tallings"
of the mines OF the camp, because, II
OF the mines. and merchants and land
owners OF the town. one day the
falling spouts OF one OF the great
mines was turned on the town. delug-
ing II with crushed flint The people
moved their homes and business places
In Il mad rush to escape the downpour
OF dust and rock particles. Stores.
cottages. barns and tents had TO he
moved, and now where once stood the
thriving city Is an immense pile Of
'chat" containing thousands Of car
loads. One street and u few dozen
homes only were spared. and here the
thriving business of the little town is
carried on, the once prosperous busi-
ness district being now buried under
an immense mountain OF crushed
rock.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
AND HE DIDN'T COME BACK
Man Looking for House Seemingly
Had No Dssire to Meet the Mid
dle~eieht Champion.

Excuse me. am" said a gentle
man, as his ring at tse door was an
swered by the lady OF the house. "but
is this house for rentr'
DO you see any sign upf" she an
swered very tartly.
mo. ma'am, but 1 didn't know but
what IT was for rent. | pass and re-
pass the house quite number Of
times. and am rather taken with 1t
Do you rent the place yourselfr
ayes, sir"
And could you tell me what 1t
rents forT'
1--WE pay thifty-f1ve dollars a
month" she answered
"Ahem. thirty five dollars, ehf Why.
| am willing to pay forty-five dollars.
Would you have any objections to my
going to your landlordf'
"You had better come In and see
my husband first"
''Why should / see your husband.
ma'amI"
Because he Is the niddleweight
champion OF the world. and after he
gets through with you l don't think
you would even want to pay ten dol
lars a month for the hoase. I'll tell
him to expect you this evening"
The man has not returned yet. He
probably never Will He wants to rent
a house. but he don't want to meet q
champion.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
A PAIR
OF SHOES
BY LINCOLN RoTHBLUM

&c, 1870. by Mcclure Newspaper syndiestsD
Dolly Copley, just twenty and pref
ty as a waxen doll, breezed Into her
home, closely followed by the protect
ing and admlring Jim Reardon. Dol
ly's mother. her gray hairs belying the
youth and laughter In her eyes.
glanced up from the bit of embroid-
cry In her hands and noted fore
boding pout on her daughters face.
wondering as her gaze wandered to
the flushed countenance of her future
son-in-law. Mrs. Copley did not like
the looks of the situation.
Children. what is the matter nowT'
the. now" Indicating that similar in
cidents had occurred before. Accus-
toned as Mrs Copley had become TO
the petty quarrels of the young low
ers, any new cause of disagreement
evoked uneasiness lest in their child
ish tempers they invited much unhap-
piness.
well, who said what7" she added
by way of an initial conciliatory step.
"Oh, Jim's trying to act silly" said
Dolly.
you mean, Dolly won't be sensible"
corrected Jim.
First one and then the other" pa
tiently chided Mrs. Copley. laying
aside her embroidery. Now. Dolly.
wen hear from you, and" anticipat-
ing a long recital, be brief"
Dolly, with cheeks prettily flushed.
removed a large leghorn hat, Its
creamy whiteness enhanced by a
blood-red poppy stitched to its side.
She seated herself on low bench be
fore an open CRATE fre and placed the
hat upon knees cooked up boy fashion.
Really. mother" came the answer
In tones OF lnsnlted dignity. at is well
l find II all out now. Jim wants
slave, not n wife" This with q with
ering glance at her prospective mas
ter. or husband. who sat twiddling the
cigarette his impauence would not
permit him to smoke.
Careful. Dolly. careful" cautioned
Mrs Copiey. but Dolly pretended not
to hear.
The play at the theater tonight was
all about that man who wanted his
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
PIs,ens Act Also as Valves.

An internal combustion engine,
which outwardly differs little from the
familiar automobile type. but which Is
peculiar for Its lack OF either poppet
or sleeve valves. has been developed,
says the May Popular Mechanics Mag
azine In an illustrated article. The
pIstons are made very long. with the
combustion chamber recesSed In the
head. and the lower end works through
n ring with external teeth. which en-
gage n worm wheel on shaft In the
casing. tn. gear rings run oE steel
balls In oil. ana H.. piston actuatea
The connecting rod through n BAH ioin.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
The AppIan Way.
champion

The Applan way is the oldest and
most famous OF the Roman military
roads II was commenced by Appius
Claudius Caecus, while censor. in 312
B. C.. and originally extended from the
Porta Capena at Rome to Capua. q
distance of 100 miles. In 80 B. c.. the
Appian way was continued to Brum-
dislum. 800 miles from Rome. BY
means of its branches IT connected
Rome with all southern Italy. Dur
ing the rule OF Pope Plus TX 1S46-
1879 a part OF this road. extending
about eleven miles out of Rome, was
laid bare. 1t is remarkable for its
pavement, which consists of large hex
agonal blocks of basslt; but more
especially for the ruins OF the once
magnificent tombs that line its side
The central part of the roadway, 1o
feet wide, was designed for the pas
sage Of infantry, while the two side
passages, each also 10 feet wide, were
used for horsemen ana vehicles The
Romans called the Appian way Regina
Viarum tQueen of Roads,.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
All In the Wedding Cake.

The ring In the wedding cake means
that the person who draws the piece
containing IL viii be the first to be
wed of those present. The thimble
brings disappointment, an old maids
fate is wished onto the finger OF the
one who gets the thImble; the tiny
wish bone. of silver or gold or whatey-
er II may be. another popular ingredl-
ent In wedding cakes. allows the one
who draws 1t TO make q wish upon II
which viii come true. Then there is
the penny or dime promising riches to
its lucky finder. The button foretell.
ting bachelorhood for the one whose
plate II falls upon.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
No Tipplna ders.

When 1 nrst arrived in Veuice 10
ticed large printed announcements In
my hotel and In the restaurants "vie
tate Ia Mancie, ana ou inquiry /
found this meant tips forbidden. that
All over Venice tipping has been abol.
lshed says a writer In the London
Daily Mail
The same rule applies more or less
In other Italian CITIES, but In none. So
far us ! have seen. 50 completely and
actually as In Venice. The notices are
absolutely forbidden. others "rigor.
"usiy" or severely" forbidden OF
prohibited others explain more fuls
That after August l UPS ,s-e "abol
tshei"
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
Profitable Investment.

There was once a noble college man.
says HHrvey's Weekly, who was noted
for the profusion with which he spent.
wasted and lost money IA everything
he did and who kept up the prncrice
for some years Ia business after
he left his Alma Mater He dlsap.
9eared Tor few years, and when
found again he was working on a
farm. A friend asked how he was get.
ting on, and he replied with enthusi
asm.
"splendidly' Top wave of pros
perlty {"
But, man, you don't mean that
you're making money On this farmT'
"Oh. no never expect to make
any money But jim losing II slower
than | ever did befor-i"
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
BYRON ExToLLED IN PRESS
Two Tributes TO the Memory of the
oresst Poet Have Been Paid for
Many Years

This is the anniversary OF the death
OF Byron, observes the New York Eve
ming Sun OF April 10. II the reader
were In London today and should visit
the statue of the famous poet in that
secluded and exclusive part OF Hyde
Park called Hamilton gardens. he
would find the monument decorated
with a single yellow wreath. And If
he had brought with him a copy of
the Times and would turn TO the obit-
uary column he would ind there a
notice of Byrons death and procla-
nation of his fame,
These two tributes have been rem
dered annually TO the memory of By
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28

ron for many years. They are paid
for each year with the income of sum
bequeathed for that purpose by
woman admirer of the poet. The leg
end connected with the tributes runs
that they are to be continued annual
ly until the name Of Byron is In
scribed In the poets corner of West
minister abbey. Byron died In Greece
on April 10. 1924 In his thirty-seventh
year.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28
Personal Poison Factories.

Numbers OF people who live In poor
health do so. writes q medical au.
thority. by keeping personal
poison factory on their bodily prem,
lses. They do not know 1t. perhaps
but IT Is there all the same. This Dol
son factory is usually situated in the
nose the teeth. the tonsils, or the
digestive canal. The dental supply is
Kept up by neglected, carious teeti.
ana stumps, badly cared for plate
or (worst of alp pyorIhes. Sentie
tonsiis are another common cause Of
'to1emia," as it is called. Ana there
are those who BY persistent ne-le.,
OF natural functions turn their bouis,
unto SO many smbulant cesspools.
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28

sweetheart to repeat the silly words.
Thank goodness. the table is set and
she wouldn't do it (which l am con
vinced was perfectly proper). So she
gave him back his ring. And that's
just what I'm going TO do because Jim
thought he could make me say, Here,
dear are your Shoes"
~ didn't say that" retorted Jim de
fensively, u said"
"Just a moment, please" pleaded
Mrs. Copley. placatingly. "Are you
through with your side OF the story.
DollyY A blond head nodded IN the
affirmative. IAN right. then, we1l
hear what you have to say" contin-
ued the arbitrator. turning to Jim.
"Aw. after the show all l SAID was
If l should ask her to bring me my
shoes, If she would hand them to me
kindly or would she be stubborn like
the girl in the play. And Dolly said
oh | might and | mightn't.' l didn't
like that very well, and | said, DOL
ly. let me hear you say, Here. dear.
are your shoes
Then Dolly said, "Dsu't be silly,
Jim" And said, please. Dolly. say,
Here, dear, are your shoes Well,
the long and short Of it is, Dolly
won't say it, and l want her to say it"
And having delivered himself of this
oration. Jim Reardon set mis- arms
akimbo. spread out his legs and de
fed the world.
NO more of This nnnsensA chill
The Lamar register., 1920-07-28

tle in its curves? He let himself into
his own quaint chamber at last and
before he struck match he spoke
aloud to himself In the darkness
"If 1t hadn't been for Kitty, would
never have known that the other girl
existed | wonder II I've got chance"
he pondered.
While over on High street girl
lifting shoveiful of coal into the
fire with a small roughened hand was
smiling 'radiantly, as she looked Into
the tiny blue flames that leaped up 10
meet her
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
|||ooLS END
SESSION FOR
EASTER WEEK
Hsslsl ~ u Spent b CIeanins aad
Dislnlseting All TIE
Dufliags.

Rock Island public schools clos
~ today Tor the annual spring va
cation which will extend until Mon
day, April u. All school activi-
.ties viii cease during the week, Su-
Dsfintsndsnt r. C. Fisher said to-
day. Practically all out-of-town
teachers are leaving for. their
homes to spend the Easter holi-
days. Fifty instructors left this
Afternoon.
The school authorities are TAX
Ing advantage Of the vacation week
TOR = general houseclaning. Every
school In the city will be thorough
" cleaned and disinfected. Mr.
Fisher stated.
Mr.. Fisher expects to spend most
Of next week searching for teach
ers to I'LL the vacancies in his
force next year. With an extreme
scarcity OF teachers threatening
the entire country he is anxious tc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
lEWlnSoHN IN
TROUBLE AGAIN


Sol A. Lewinsohn is in the lime
light again. He will be remember
ed in Rock Island q former man
ager of the old Family. now the
Spencer theatre, . number Of years
ago. He did not succeed very we'll
financially and is said to have de-
parted owing . number Of bills.
The story Of his latest adventure
is related as follows in q New
York dispatch:
THE resignation Of Sol A. Levin
sohn as special examiner for the
city committee on rent pFonteering
was partly cleared up when it be-
came known that before Levin
sohn quit city officials were visited
by q Philadelphia detective who in
formed them that Mr.. Lewinsohn
was the same Sol A. Lewinsohn who
disappeared at the time Jack John
son forfeited his $4,000 bail bond
in Chicago while under conviction
of a charge of violating the white
slave law.
"Lewinsohn's disappearance caus-
ed q sensation in Chicago. He is
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
BLOOD POISONING
HAnlin's wizard Oh . SAFE First
Aid Treatment

How often lockjaw and blood
poisoning result from the neglect OF
. slight scratch or little cut! Ham
Inns Wizard Oil il q safe and ef-
fective first aid treatment. 1t is .
powerful antiseptic and should be-
applied Immediately to wounds OF
this kind to prevent danger Of in
lection.
1t il soothing an, healing and
quickly drives out pain and inflam-
nation in cases Of sprains, bruises,
cuts. burns, bites and stings. Just
as reliable, too, for stiff neck, sore
feet, cold sores, canker sores, ear
ache and toothache.
Get it from druggists for 80
cents. If not satisfied return the
bottle and get your money back.
Ever constipated or have sick
headache? Just try Wizard Liver
Whips, pleasant little pink pills. 80
cents. Guaranteed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
MANY LABoRERS
BUY OWN HOMES

Pittsburgh, Pa, April Highly
paid steel workers and coal miners
in Pittsburgh and Allegheny county
are not spending all their money,
but are using a considerable part
Of it to buy their own homes, &C
cording to the recorder Of deeds.
During 1913 the number Of deeds
and mortgages filed in the county
court house was 60,437 as compar-
ed with 1886 in 1915.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
|oRIOLE CLUB TO
Leave ON TOUR


Next Sunday viii ind, both Of
the glee clubs Of Augustana on
their tours. The wennefbergs have
been away since Wednesday, the
2lth, and have been received
throughout Iowa with the usual
appreciation.
The Orioles. girls glee club. will
leave Saturday night, and will sing
in Boone, Iowa. on Sunday. The
remainder Of their itinerary is as
follows:
Monday, April s. Boxholm. Iowa.
Tuesday, April 8, Gowrie, Iowa.
Wednesday, April Z. Stanton,
Iowa.
Thursday, April 8. Essex. Iowa.
Friday. April 9. Creston. Iowa.
Saturday, April 10, Ottumwa,
Iowa.
The Orioles have appeared twice
this season in the tri-cities. The
first concert was given at the
Grace lutheran church and the
other at the Moline high school.
On both occasions they were re-
ceived with hearty applause. and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
RESCUE MISSION SPEAKERS.

F. Donaway will be the speaker
at the meeting this evening at the
Rescue mission and tomorrow
evening L. Rain is to talk. John
Heating will be the leader Sunday
evening and Monday. J. n. Randall.
Tuesday evening is bible class
night and DR.. J. H. Gibson, pastor
of the First United Presbyterian
church, speaks on Wednesday.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
HERALD-EAldIlJER
10 CENTS SUNDAY

Chicago, April 1.-The Herald
and Examiner announced today
that its Sunday edition hereafter
will be sold for 10 cents. Former
ly it sold for Z cents. The price
Of the first edition of the paper
has been increased 2 to cents,
with the price Of other regular
week day editions remaining at 2
cents.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
All Wool Fancy Knit
Sweaters Featured
at $1,000
at 1000

Women's all wool fancy Tuxedo sweat
ers, in colors turquoise, purple with vel
low stripe on collars, American Beauty
and bright green. Sweaters for sports
wear, whatever your sport, tennis, motor
ing or goldng, you'll find these sweaters
highly desirable for the purpose.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

said to be the man who arranged
for Jack Johnson's bail, and It was
hoped that he would b able to
throw light on the part some ofii-
Gals were believed to have played
in the johnson case.
"A worldwide search was started
for Lewinsohn and he finally re-
turned to America from abroad,
was arrested in New York and was
sent back to Chicago. where he ap-
peared before the grand jury. but
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Attractive Spring Goats
Featured at $3.50

"A splendid large group of women's and
misses coats, short and three-quarter
lengths, fashioned of polo cloth, jersey,
velour and mixtures. Many of the gar
ments have collar, pockets and cuffs trim
med of another color fabric, some have
angora. Belts of leather and self mate
rial. They are smart, youthful and swag-
ger. Coats for travel, sports and general
utility wear.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

little came OF his much heralded
disclosures.
I'm 1917 Lewinsohn again
dropped out of sight, Later he was
reported to be in Philadelphia and
in the insurance business there"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
POPE TO APPOINT
MANNIx CARDng

Melbourne, Australia.-lt n
thoritatively stated here that Al
bishop Daniel Mannix will sail
Rome on May 10 to visit the =
who will make him a cardinal
will then be given an import
appointment in Ireland.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Have Wsa Estsem.

Have Wo1 Esteem
No less favorable il the reputa-
ton which the Wennerbergs are
enjoying. In the past. press COM
ments from the Rockies to the At
lantic have accorded the local or
ganization as among the finest in
the country. and - they have jour-
neyed across Iowa and Nebraska
in the last 10 days, they have been
accorded the same distinction.
Next Sunday they will sing
in Denver, and then the return trip
will commence, the club singing
daily until they reach Rock Island.
This years tour is the most extern
sive that has been attempted by the
organization with the exception Of
the eastern trip Of some five or six
years ago.
Both of the clubs will be back ut
the college to start on the last lap
OF the school year. The Easter va
cation began yesterday noon and
will last until next Tuesday morn
ing.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

The first dry goods commission
house in America was opened in
Philadelphia In 1905 for the sale Of
cotton>yarns and threads manufac-
tured In Rhode Island.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Seasona1ities

Some sweaters are for sports alone,
but now . new flet weave with .
short bell sleeve which also
achieves the picturesque.
For wear with separate sports
skirts there are black velvet Jack.
ets tn youthful straight Hnes.
On the material side, taEeta Is
faverite In froei1s.
Wash blousss Ne coming IN more
snd more, With linen, voiles and or.
candies much favored.
Spring has . Bag N it, evn-sf
msho III vith . reand TOP.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

A summer sports skirt knows the
ways Of the smart when It fashions
Its fabrics via accordion plaits.
Cuffs turn up and occasionally
down In the newest over the wrist
length gloves.
A mesh that squares itself ID one
Of the snartest sew veilinss.
The uses Of wesl embroidery ~
legion. It appears q everything
from ginEham trucks to dsintiest
ersandy and wolfe collars.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Splendid Collection of
Women's Silk Frocks
at $500

This large collection contains frocks of
unusual quality and style for the price.
Plain and printed Georgette, crepe de
chine, satin, taffeta and charmeuse.
Beads, silk embroidery, yarn, chenille and
silk embroidered nets effectively trim
these splendid frocks. Color and size
range complete.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
BAKERY SALE-Emanuel Lutheran Church.
Saturday. April 8. Main Floor
FLOWER SALE-Congreeationa Church.
Saturday. April 8. Main Floor.
Popular Priced Smart Easter Apparel
Specially Featured Tomorrow

hohaent the
edfmSt
garments
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02

are keeping up their reputation Of
being the finest girls glee club IN
the middle west.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Women's Fine Wolfe and
Organdy Blouses
At $5.75
at $5.73

Crisp attractive sheer blouses in splen-
did group Of styles Fine laces, tucks,
hemsttching and embroidery feature the
trimmings, short and long sleeves, roll
collars. Complete range Of sizes. Lin
gefie blouses are favored this season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
A Complete Costume Re-
quires Various Accessories

Possibly pair of fine imported kid
gloves, fine embroidered handkerchief,
a new purse, MORE silks of fine leather.
Perhaps string Of beads in just the de-
sired colors Silk underwear, silk hosiery
and corsets are ever needful. Throughout,
these various stocks are now at their
height OF completeness. 1t is an assur-
ance OF satisfactory selection.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-02
Women's New Crepe
Georgette Blouses
Featured at 1895

Women's fine crepe georgette
blouses in flesh and white, adorned
with inserts of filet lace, fine pin
tucked. All are very neat styles,
simply trimmed but effective.
Blouses with high and low neck.
Some have crochet button trim, 9TH
es of pearl.