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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-22
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH OF ROTARY
BEING OBSERVED THIS WEEK OVER ENTIRE WORLD

hnlf a hundred members aud con
siderable number Oi others who had
become Interested and had asked Il
become members. Men IN other cit
icH had heard ~ 'hig neW club cali
rd Rotary" ana had written lu The
Chlcuro clnh uyking n they couldn't
organize In their cities. II was dccid.
cd. though th9i II would best N
wait until time had proven the cx.
pertinent sucrcsful before givine
ENCOURAGEMENT Ia the organization
OF clubs In other cities. The Chicago
club continued ~ Increase IN mem
borghip In igOS--ihrce yoers ~
ter the fret meeting the second
Rotary club was organized In san
san Francisco. Other clubs followed
on the Pacific Coast and then the
moi. mrnt spread ia Tho East aud
then ~ the SOuih mill sixteen clubs
had been organized by the ond ~
1870. There clubs were ~ the re-
Eull uf seed more az less accidentally
sown hy members who were oulhuscG
by he Rotary idca-und who gave
of thcir time and money without
thought ~ personal gain.
II wlg IN 1919 that The first con.
"ontion Sas held and The National
Association" formed This first con
yenti0n was held in Chicago. and
general officers elected, and con-
stitu,ion adopted Paul =. Harris
was honugcd nv election tn the first
presidency OF the rcwly created as.
socinlim and Chcsley r. Perry. who
@ga secretary ~ the Chicago club
and who. with Paul Harris. WAS Pc
sponsiblc 10 q large extent for call.
ing together this first delegate body
of Kotap. WAS elected secretary
This office he has always held and
continues 10 hold ~ tho present
time. paul llnrrir has since been
hOnorcd by the comforting upon him
OF tho NE ~ President Emorilun.
Tho second convention was held ~
Portland, Oregon. In 1911. and the
third convention az Duluth. Min
nrgOin. IN 1919. Previous 10 the IN.
luih convention q club had been or
gani1cd NJ Winnipeg. Canada. and
AZ the convention cable was re-
coiycd from the Rotary Club o. Lon.
don. England. asking for charter.
To make provision for these clubs.
the convention took action. changing
The organization from u National"
10 an international Association
ny ihis time there were forty clubs
In existence.
The rapid growth IN number Of
clubs continued From every nook
and corner Of the United States and
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-22
Special Programs Reviewing
Rapid Groyth ofAssociation
Since Origin, to be Rendered

MoiC ,han six hun'rcd Rotary
Clubs ~ ,he rnll"i Slr;ca and can.
ada AMI throughout the word are
observing this week with special pro.
grams. The occasion IN the fifteenth
anniversary Of the birth " Rotary
and the founding Of the first Rotary
club IN Chicago on February SD,
1905. The week has been dcsi. ,nat.
ed By the local Rotary club as can
Rotary Week" and is being given
over entirely to Rotary activities.
The program Of Thursdays meet.
Ing h expected to be devoted
largely 10 u review OF the origin
OF the Rotary movement. and
lis growth during the past III.
teen years. An outline of the policy
and program OF work of the lat
ilon Association Of Rotary Clubs. the
directing body Of Rotary. especially
M this work relates 10 the further
organizing OF Rotary Clubs in for.
cign and domestic countries. also
comprised part Of the club pro.
gram.
The story of how Rotary origin.
ated. and how the institution has
grown during tho last few wears uu-
III II Is extending 10 all Of the tiyi.
lied countries OF the world. ~ IN.
iensely interesting. especially rs rc.
viewed by the speakers on the pro-
gram
TIL" True Origin at Rotary
Rotary came into being" with q
group OF four men seated around
luncheon table In u Chicago hotel
The four men we're business ac-
quaintances and Tor several weeks
had been meeting together for Inn.
cheOn. These informal meetings
were held M the different members
places OF business. As u happened.
each one of the four represented u
different calling--onc conl dealer.
one mining operator. one u mcr-
chant tailor. aud the fourth AN at
torncy
The attorney was the one who first
advanced the idea Of forming q club.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-22

TALKS" that are often given 10y mem
hers relative 10 successful methods
that have boon adopted In their bur
lnogecs and how the Rotary idea OF
service has been applied 20 their
work.
How Unique plnn of Membership
Originated
As other members were admitted
10 tho ncw club. ~" principle was
flill adhered TO Of having only one
representative FROM each business
ur profession. This would he uni
cue plhn ana would distinguish the
club from other organizations. Then
also such u plan would serve 10 sus.
tain Interest In the club. promote
attendance. and make u membor
place o high valuation upon hls
membership Time has proved Il 10
bc plan adaptable 10 the smaller
cites 49, well as 10 the larger once
Liter years proved that there we're
many oihor advantages Ia such q
plan A membership made up Of one
representative from each business
or prOfc sion IN truly representative
Of the community. Such body Of
men becomes an ideal forum for
the discussion Of public questions
and the consideration Of matters Of
concern both 10 tho public and toI
the trades and the professions
United action BY the club ~ much
easier than with . large and cum
hersome membership OF several hun
drCd or several thousand. II ~ inn
possible for any one profession or
allied professions 10 become numcrl-
Cally strong enough Ia dominate the
policy ~ the club. The business man
IN benefited for such association !
tends 10 lit him out Of the rut of !
his own business routine giving him !
u broader and more sympathetic I'm 1
ders'a aiding of other businesses and /
professions.
Bu, most important ~ an. II has
increased the efficiency 81 the club |
Itself by giving the officials lover !
FOR The removal NJ any dead timber" !
from the membership The club can
insist upon regular attendance and /
active participation or the surrender ,
NJ membership To someone else In |
the same line of business. That this !
rule IL rieiily observed Is one Of the
reasons why membership In Rotary /
u considered ut so high premium |
Fifteen Years Has Seen Marvellous
Growth
The new club started out by hold
Ing luncheon once each week and |
IN evening meeting every month.
In short time there were nearly !
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-22

Continued on Page 81
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-02-22

The Rotary creed IL fully set
forth IN The Rotary Platform" aud
IN the "Rotnry Code OF Ethics" The
Rotary Platform was adopted by tho
organization In 1911 and In u concise
Of the principles and eth
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
Leap Year L UnIucky.

In all probability the theory that
leap year is unIucky was voiced by the
unhappy man who first was called
upon to answer woman's leap-year
proposal that he bestow upon her his
"hand and fortune or Draw silk
gown" The Japanese believe that the
two hundred and tenth and two hum
dred and twentieth days Of each leap
year are particularly unlucky, while
the old English traditions maintain
that children born In leap year will be
sickly and difficult to raise. and that
crops will not prosper, peas and beans
growing on the wrong side Of the
pod"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
What Appealed to Rober.

His father wasn't anxious to have
Robert play with certain urchin in
the neighborhood whose language
wasn't always proper. so he said,
Robert, seems to me that boy always
has dirty face; If ! were you I'd
play with someone else that Is clean
err" To which Robert responded,
"Why. daddy. don't need to look at
his face-but he's got the best legs on
the ball team"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
USED CARS FOR SALE

| have for sale at this time, four
Fords, three Buick Skies, one REQ, one
knight, three Overlands, one Hudson,
three Maxwells, one Ford one-ton
truck, one Case, one Saxon Six and one
Oakland Six. These cars can be pur-
chased at right prices. 20-tf.
HERMAN LITTLE, Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
HOUSES FOR SALE.

Five-room and ten-room houses, cen
trally located; modern house on north
Franklin street. Will sell on building
and loan plan Of monthly payments.
Why not buy and quit paying rent? In
quire OF JOS. HUTCHINSON. 2O-tf
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We beg to thank our many friends
for the kindnesses shown US
during the illness and following the
death of our beloved one, and for the
beautiful floral offerings sent at the
time Of the funeral.
Mr.. and MRS. G. H. DAVIS and Fam
ily.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
Rouoe wIther, Creek cIrI..

Although most Greek girls are nat.
urally very, pretty. they begin 70 paint
and powder from q very early age
the cheeks bright red, the eyebrows
and lashes deepest black. and veins
delicately blue. The result is that
they are withered old women at forty.
and thus nowhere are uglier females
to be found than beneath the blue
skies Of this classic land.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
OPPORTUNITY!

Wanted, three high class statesmen,
permanently for Delaware, Dubuque
and Clayton counties. Must have
automobile and devote entire time to
our work Men with experience call
ing on farmers preferred. This is not
q fly-by-night proposition. Don't
waste my time curiosity seeking. One
hundred dollars per week guaranteed
to- men that qualify. See J. A..
BRATCH. at Park Hotel, Manchester,
or a. C. PHILIP. 1O-1 pl
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks for
the help and heartfelt sympathy ex-
tended to us during our recent be-
reavement, and for the beautiful flor
al offerings.
MRS. w. H. ROBINSON and FAMILY.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
Prepare FOR .LeIsurs Years.

Long life Is not worth while unless Il
IL active. Merely to exist In dull and
passive contemplation Of the lmme-
tiiate environment invites the verdict,
Better dead" Men and women who
hope to live long and retain their fac
.ulties should. II a Baltimore physician
Is to be believed. take little thought
In advance for the work Of the "lei.
sure" years
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
FOR SALE.

/ 1919 Maxwell, five passenger car,
practically new. Will sell for 5000
for quick sale. Inquire Of ORLA
CLARK, Manchester, Iowa. 17-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
HORSE FOR SALE.

One bay horse weight about 100 lbs.
sound and good driver, Inquire Ok
DELAWARE co. TELEPHONE co.
19-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
FsTRAY NOTICE.

A hog strayed to my farm about a
week ago and the owner may have
same by paying for the cost Of adver-5
Using same and the care ofthe animal,
2o-2. HENRY. .zIRTzAi4AA1N.'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
roo Proud for Goat Hair.

Too Proud for Goat Hair.
Il Mr.. Peayish says that when he pro.
posed to buy little Pansy goathair
mum for her birthday, Mrs. Peavish.
said no, her child was too proud to.
wear any but wild animal OUTFIT
Dallas News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
The .surn,nu stones

Sulphur Is one Of the oldest known
elements; the ancient Assyrian al
chemists regarded 1t as the principle
Of combustion on account Of its own
inflammability, and termed it "brim-
stone" meaning literally burning
stone.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
CARD or THANKS.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for the help and words of
sympathy, and for the beautiful floral
offerings sent. at the time Of the fun
eral of our father.
MISS RUTH REEVES
STANFORD REEVES.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-05-19
FOR SUE

Iowa reports, to 40, and other law
books. r. w. THRILL.
AL.
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
CABIN JOHN TO OPEN
AS AMUSEMENT PARK
Baltimore Concern Leases Property
and Plans to Have II Ready
BY May 28.

Cabin John Bridge Park and Hotel
are to be reopened through a negotia- :
tion conducted by J. Leo Kolb, real
estate broker by which the properties
have been leased TO the Jahn En-
gineering Company. Baltimore, build
ers and operators of amusement
parks.
A large dancing pavilion, shelter
pavilions to accommodate excursions
and picpics: coaster rides, and circle
swings will be installed, and a sen
sational scenic railway built across
the ravine to carry the passengers
into the park, A large swimming &
pool will be erected, with bathhouses
and other equipment.
Work has already been commenced
on the buildings and hotel, and the
park will open May IS with as many
nf the attractions as can be finished
p. J. OBrien, formerly connected
with large amusement parks in Balti-
more, will be resident manager.
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
THIRTY 'DRYS" MUST PAY
MORE OR GO DRIER STILL
"Kickless" Drink Emporiums Are
Boosting Rates and Cutting Down
Sizes of Glasses.

Drink less or pay more.
II you are a soft drink addict, take
your choice.
Just as the sun commenced sending
the mercury UP. the shortage OF sugar
or the length of some profiteers
monetary ambitions, sent the price
up.
If you drink by measure, you're
out of luck. for the increase is ubi'
quitous. That means you can't dodge
it
Some chain stores which formerly
used seven-ounce glasses have cut
the price to rate ranging from
to 10 cents. And alyays the war tax
When the peace resolution goes
through they will get another name
but will keep the tax for old sakc's
sake.
The economical formerly consoled
themselves that they could drink
water; but Congress threatens to pu,
that up % per cent, too.
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
GARDEN.
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
Featuring John Barrymore.

John Barrymore has added another
TO the list OF remarkable dramatic
portrayals that he has been otferins
on the stage and screen IN recent
years, and in so adding, has unques
tionably given 10 the screen one OF
the most perfect examples OF what
can be accomplished before the cam
era by a great actor. The vehicle ~
the photoplsy version OF Robert, Louis
StevensOn's famous story, "Dr. Jekyll
and Mr.. Hyde" Paramount-Artera
special production which had It's
Washington premier presentation at
Moore's Garden Theater yesterday,
The story as is well-known' has as
its central character a young London
physician. DIR. Jekyll. He discovers a
fluid by which he can transform him
self into grovelling, wicked creature
Hyde-the bad side OF mans nature.
The liquid also allows Jekyll TO re-
gain his normal form at Will. But
gradually Hyde gains the ascendency
over Jekyll, and the unfortunate doc
tor. to save the innocent girl to whom
he Is betrothed, takes poison. But
enough OF what is already known; tho
main thing Is the appearance and
acting OF Mr.. Barrymore in the pic
ture. Unquestionably II is the great
est piece OF acting this country has
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
STRAND.
The Luck of The Irish"
Featuring James kirkwOOd.

THE Luck of the Irish" an Allan
Dwan production was presented by
the Mayflower Photoplay Corporation
for second weeks showing at
Moore's Strand Theater yesterday
with seemingly no loss in it's pop
ular appeal.
A cast composed OF James K'rk-
wood as william Grogan. the plum
ber philosopher; Anna O. Nleson as
Ruth Warren; Harry Northrup as
Camden; Ward Crane as Norton Coli
burton, and Ernest Butterworth as
the Kid, act their various important
roles in a superb manner.
Worthy OF special mention Is the
musical setting arranged by Arthur
J. Marvel. dirsstor. and played by the
strand Orchestra in a manner which
not only enhances the realism OF the
scenes, but adds much to the COM
plete enjoyment of the entire bill.
short subjects OF an interesting and
amusing nature close the presenta-
ton
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
PALACE.
Jack PiekSOrd in
NThe Little Shepherd
of Kingdom Come"

or all the sweeping, poignant taies
Of passionate love and passionate
hate that John Fox, Jr., laid among
the hills and blue grass" OF old
Kentucky. II Is possible that none
have equalled in sheer storytelling
power and brilliant, romantic ell
MAKES that epic story. The Lutte
Shepherd OF Kingdom Come" which,
II it's photoplay form. opened = weeks
run at Loew's Palace yesterday.
Jack Pickford Is seen as the star
OF this picture.
Pickford is east in the role OF Chad
Buford, a mountain lad who escapes
the tyranny OF a mountaineer step
father, battles his way into the graces
and affections OF the little town or
Kingdom Come and eventually makes
his way TO the town OF Lexington
where he meets a klnsman who not
only forces an education upon the
place in the world as an aristocrat OF
Kentucky. In this manner comes
true young Chad's apparently hope
less dream OF love for q patricisn
girl OF the blue grass" and thus is
brought to a climax one OF the most
tender and sweeping tales OF youth
full love and high adventure that the
screen has given US in many months.
The production is supplemented by
a long and appealing array of added
hits and Director Cannon OF the
Palace Symphony Orchestra has Sc
lected Lakes Evolution of Dixie" as
the weeks overture number.
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
CRANDALL'S.
Tri-Star Cast in
"Stakinp His Life"

Rarely has so remarkable a cast
been assembled for a single photo
drama as was pictured at Crandalls
Theater in stalking His Life" force
full melodrama of the West which
elected the unstinted praise OF over
flow crowds throughout the after
noon and evening. Charles Ray,
Louise Glaum and william S. Hart
are the distinguished players whose
genius Eliminates this new release
OF a classic of the old frontier.
Ray is at his best in this subject
in the character OF a young clergyman
who succeeds in working the reforma-
tion of a dancehall wanton, imper-
sonated with her distinctive finesse
by Miss Glaum, but who loses his life
at the very flower Of his effort while
trying to break UP pistol duel in
which the town gambler reasserts his
dominance Hart, as the gambler,
brings to the role all of the little
tricks of portrayal and the subtle
touches of genuine Characterization
that have placed him above all screen
delineators of picturesque type that
seems to be fading from the silver
sheet as surely as 1t Is gradually be-
ing eradicated from the life Of the
West.
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
RIALTO.
"The Family Honor"
Featuring All-Star Cast.

"The Family Honor King w.
Vidor romance of the South. as pre-
sented by the First National Exhib-
itors at Moore's Rialto Theater yes
terday, the engagement to continue
throughout the week. has an appeal
to the popular tastes that will un-
doubtedly bring capacity audiences to
this beautiful home of the cinema
every performance.
1t Is woven around that ever-popu-
lar theme, a sisters great sacrifice
for her good-for-nothing brother.
Strong in heart interest and with its
homelike atmosphere of the South
land. combined with u tender ro-
nance underlying a tensely melodra-
matte story, the picture demands in
| terest from the very start, and a. IL
progresses becomes more and more
absorbing.
Florence Vidor in the role of Bev.
erly carries her part in captivating
| fashion. and Roscoe Karns, as the
scapegrace brother, is especially
good. Little Ben Alexander. as the
baby brother, creates such a lovable
impression that he comes mighty
| near being the feature of the show
All the other parts are well cast and
excellently played.
The musical score for the week, as
arranged by Daniel Breeskin, direc'
tor. and played by the Rialto Sym
! phony Orchestra. is again worth
walking miles to hear. The overture
Selection from the Follies Of 1919,
each "hit" being announced by card
something new for Washington. hac
! the audience humming and swayine
| from start to finish, while the encore
number, a trio concertante, Till,
7 I"Serenade," given by Mr.. Argiewitz
cello: Mr.. Arcaro. flute. and Mr.. Mi
raglia, harp, brought forth a storm
of applause. These features, together
with interesting and amusing auxil
iaries, completed the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
COLUMBIA.
Enid Bennett in
"The False Road"

Loew's Columbia Theater revealed
yesterday a new screen starring pro-
duction for that dainty star of the
Tnce photoplsy forces, Enid Bennett.
1t is The False Road"
Miss Bennett. appears as the
charming feminine member of a band
of New York bandits. In love with
a pickpocket, Roger Moran, she is
on hand when he is released from q
two-year term at Sing Sing, but she
is horriied and shocked at Moran's
calm statement. that he's through
with crime and is going to work.
The girl, however, stubbornly resists
his persuasion, returns to the gang
and Moran obtains employment in a
New England bank.
Coincidence operates to bring
about a successful attempt on tho
part OF the gang, with Betty assisting
to rob this same bank and when
Moran discovers the loss. he trails
Betty back to New York and re-
covers the stolen funds through a
clever ruse Then he sets himself TO
the task of persuadinE the girl 10
give up a criminal career and find
happiness with him on the straight
road, and this scene, together with
the scene showing tho bank robbery
constitute the thrilling high-lights Is
Of the performance.
The Washington times., 1920-05-03
METROPOLITAN.
Geraldine Farrar in
The Woman and the Puppet."

In this year OF fewer ana pe''''
pictures. many splendid photodrahas
have been shown upon the screens oi
Washington but never one In wh'on
were combined so many elements OF
unique appeal as in THE Woman ana
the Puppet," In which Geraldine
rsr was pictured for the nrst time
in the Capital at Crsndalfs metro
politan Theater yesterday oeiore
standing room crowds
To the genius for powerful ara
matte effect possessed py It's authors
Pierrs Louys and Pierre frondaie'
''The Woman and the Puppet' adds
the full charm OF Fsrrars extraordi-
nary gift for colorfui CHARACTERIZE
tion. Reginald Barker's supreme ef-
fort as a producer OF camera spec
tacies and a quality OF photography
that gives the constant impression
OF having been registered really In
the brilliant radiance of sunny spain.
The central figure In the swirl or
events that rivets an audiences at
tention is Conchita Perez, q Sevil-
lana with the passionate love or
Carmen and the hery temper or
tigress. Ell Captain Matco, one OF
Seville's aristocrats, wins to love OF
the tantalizingly beautifEi cigarette
girl, but loses IL promptly by trying
to buy 1t from all rivals through
monetary arrangement with the girls
mother. Conchita then decides to lead
her wealthy suitor on such chase
as he has never experienced before
in his easy conquests OF tender
hearts. With a rival suitor, Conchita
departs to an obscure seaport town
and secures employment in water
front cafe, where, she dances nightly
before enchanted crowds. 1t Is only
by resort to methods such as are
usually attributed to an early type
OF Romeo known as the cave man
that Mateo succeeds in winning his
love to a realization OF the depth
of his own devotion and the equaI
warmth Of her own for him.
Lou Tellegen offers the finest i'm
personation he has ever contributed
to silent drama as Don Mateo. ano
| Macy Harlan does with equa
credit the scenes allotted him as the
rival for the hand of the dancer.
The supplementary offerings are o.
uniform merit and the musical set
ting afforded the picture under th'
direction of Mr.. Vioni aids materially
in emphasizing the charm OF thu
screened subject.