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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30

You've , carried th at
misery making corn long
enough haven't you? It's
time to hand it its pass
ports. "Gets-It" will con-
vince any corn that it's time
to leave. Stops pain at
once and quickly loosens
the corn so that you lift 1t
off whole. It's easy, safe,
painless, quick and abso-
lutely certain. "Gets-It"
never fails to get it.
"Gets-It," the only sure,
guaranteed, money back
corn remover, costs but a
,trifle at any drug store
MID. by E. Lawrence &
Co., Chicago.
Sold in Tulsa and recon-
mended as the worlds best
corn remedy by Kendall
Drug Co., 20 East Second
CT
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30
uopcr. IJornsb, Signs CONTRACT.

III TFIT IN- TIW- ~ = WVE'T
tlornsby, one of tn" leading basimcu
ia tho national league, signed con
tract 10 remain with the Cardinals
FOR 1920. II was announced tonight
simultaneously thc local Americans
announced six recruits were ob-
taIncd today
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30
HARVEY YOUNG oUlNT WINS
Defeat Exchange National Bank
Rollers In Straight Frames

Harvey Young bowlers defeated
the Exchange National bank five In
straight frames In tho Y. NJ G. A.
league last night Harrison OF
Harvey Young was high with 5io.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30

A revision of tho French dictlon-
airy which was begun Ia 1878 now
IS expected to be finished about 2O2O
or 302b.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30
Few Drops at
Night Spells
Goodnight"
For Any
Corn

It's farewell to any corn
that "Gets-It" lands on. If
you have a "pet" corn that
you want to keep, don't let
"Gets-It" come near it Or
you'll surely lose that pet,
A few drops takes all the
pep out of any corn,
makes it let go so it lifts
right off without your feel
ing it.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30

for tho big fight. wichita has iis
flrat bout in 10 years tomorrow
night when Arloa flaming, con
qucror ~ otto wallace here last
Monday night meets Sailor Dick
Morris in l0-rouud go. rrcpHra-
iion4 for the eidglng OF boxing ex-
hlhitioua are being made at Enid
Erarldo Nurdiu who has appeared
hcre several timoH. and Leroy Fil
Icbaum. 1f0 pound ana l30 pound
tuyH respectively hrc 10 appear in
the first Enid card, which Ia TO be
etaEed In the noor future.
Gone Tunnoy r. another A. y +
boxcr who now looms ~ likely
heavyweight championship pos,d
blIy Tuuncy hna developed rap
Idly within the past few months and
ia now mentioned aF "a possible op-
punrnt OF Hugh Walker. I'm place o'
biob Martin, VINO cancelled his on.
Fngomcnt with walker. due 10 al
Injured hand.
Development OF numerous aspir
ing seekers OF Jack Dempsey
crown In tho ranks OF former servic,
men within tho last year hns yc'
failed 10 produce n man who sti~, df
above tho others Martin wns th'
most likely Of tho lot. hut n recent
defeat by Ray Smith WIS sever,
eetback 10 him. Martin Burke. Bot
Roper ana other highly toutcd box
crs have failed. Smith and Tunnoy
with Martin, appear 10 bo the mos
| llkoly, though seven they have moi
shown class sufficient to warran
confederation az title contcnderp
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30

a guarantee Of absolute salts
faction going with every suit.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-01-30
FIREST0NE DEFEATS ARCADE
Win Last Two Eramcs--GoIdcsbcr
High individual Roller with $50.

Winning the last two frames after.
dropping The first, The Firestone Tire
company bOwlers defeated the Ar
cade quintet In Tho Tulsa league last
night Goldcsberry OF the Yctors
was high with $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29

recommendation of the comm ission
should first be obtained and that any
action looking toward the extension
of the provisions of the act should
be submitted to the commission for
it's recommendation"
Suggests Executive Order.
The commission suggests the fol-
lowing as a proposed executive or
der:
by virtue of the authority con-
ferred in section l of the act of May
%, 1920. and upon recommendation
of the Civil Service Commission, the
obligations and benefits of the said
act are hereby extended to all class
fed laborers in the executive civil
service of the United States. other
than those whose tenure of office or
employment is intermittent or of I'M
certain duration.
Such employees to whom the extern
sion Is made shall be deemed to con-
sent and agree to the deductions from
salary, pay or compensation as pro-
vided in section of the act. and they
shall be given credit for service rel
dered subsequent to May %. 1870,
only upon deposit with the treasurer
of the United States of the amount of
such deductions, with interest as
provided in the said act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29

handed down a decision in which he
stated in effect. that the President
has full right, under the retirement
law to extend the provisions or the
retirement law to the unclasslhed.
Heads Asked for Opinion.
To help establish a correct practice
in the departments as to the matter
the Civil Service Commission has ask
ed the department heads for an eA-
preston of opinion on the following
81 AS to the ACCESSIBILITY or the
commissions making any recommen-
dation to extend the act to any EN-
ploye or group of employees not clas-
sified at the time the recommendation
is made.
.2. If it is advisable that the COM
mission enter upon the policy OF max
ing recommendations, it would be
pleased if you would state whetnet
the initiative in recommendation
should lie with the department OF IN
dividual and. if with the lndiVlouai
whether the department should not De
first consulted
"a The commission would be pleased
to receive any suggestions as to the
principles which should control rec
omme ndation if recommendation is TO
be made.
anv unclassified laborers. must 1t not
be extended to all alike? Should not
extension be made to apply in terms
to all employees within the group III
question:
1t is pointed out that a charwoman
earning S240 per annum, II put under
the retirement act. might be able to
retire on an annuity of 1850 year,
more than she was earning by work
ing.
IS. Your suggestion is invited as to
the conditions which should properly
1. I,r ~ nv
employe or group of employees is so
uncertain or intermittent as to war
rant exclusion; also what employees, if
any. or group in the classified or un-
classified service under your control
and authority should, in your opinion,
be excluded from the operation of the
retirement act for these reasons" the
QUESTIONABLE continues.
70. 1t would seem mat before the
issuance of an executive order the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29
King Decorates
american Woman
Who Risked Sight

CONSTANTINOPLE, July -
Cby the Associated Press).-
King Alexander has conferred
the order Of King George 1 on
DIR. Blanche Norton of EldOn.
iowa. a physician of the Amer
f6an committee for relief In the
near east. who distinguished
herself at Kerrnssunde. Ana
tolia. by treating the dracho-
matOrs eyes OF Greek orphans,
from whom she contracted the
disease.
Decorating DIR. Norton today
the Greek high mmissiOner
said she was the first woman to
receive the order. 1t would be
an inspiration to Greek women.
he said. to devote themselves to
the betterment of social cOndi-
lions I'm Turkey.
DIR. NOrton's eyes are much
improved after four months
treatment, and the doctors
promise they Will be completely
cured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29
KEEPING OF CLERKS
ELIGIBLE TO RETIRE
. IS FROWNED UPON
Civil Service Commission
Sees Defeat of Purpose and
impaired Service.

In the opinion of the civil Service
Commission the continuance of en-
,,ro,.ss % ,t,, ,.o,,.,,-.,o.,. ,.o,-,,,5 tb.,
~ - i''''' ~ ~ O-..
retirement age, II general, VIII de-
feat its purpose and impair the service. -
service,
This sienific,p+ ren,arl, IL contained
in a renuest srnt ONT 70 heads of de-
uartmrnfs brancbee and offices for
AN exDression Of oninjon as 70 the
advise biIity of extending the benefits of
the retiraroar+ Ia1v to 71nclaSsifiad ern
ployes and of excluding from the opera
tIoIl VI tne ACT any efnploEe OF group vi
~. ~, ,,l!.' -. ....
IT.. IeI,i SiG ne III
,,,i - 80, me uutS ueNo!Heu ny tn1
= 80 ~ a. uPoii ne 'c'ii
ioolHni : Nd daoins mas pTen oHei
5 Tt 60 ~ SO - II =
t.S.,,etl war I'm ~ -"oi
'''O
Has judicial Function.
at seems to be assumed that the
certificate of the commissions upon
which retention in the service be-
Nond the retirement age depends. is to
he issued as matter of course In
the opinion of the commssio the
continuance of the employees beyond
the retirement age. if general. will
defeat its purpose and impair the
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29
a. B. CHATF|ELD DIES;
D. c. RESIDENT 40 YEARS
Civil War Veteran Was an EN-
ploye of the Treasury for
80 Years.

Alonzo Bradley Chatfield, for forty
years a resident. ST Washington and
one of the digest and best known cit
liens in the Mount Pleasant district,
where he had resided for four decades,
died yesterday at his home. 34o9 18th
street Death was the elimination of
nervous breakdown, which forced
Mr.. Chatf1eld to resign some months
ago his office In the Treasury after
thirty-nine years of continuous and
faithful service.
Mr.. Chatfield was born in Lisle. H.,
october 25. 1912. in time when the
middle west was still comparatively
unknown and undeveloped territory.
President Lincoln's call for volunteers
came to him there, and before his
nineteenth birthday he enlisted with
the 33d Illinois Infantry. He served
for two years in battles along the
Mississippi terrain under Grants COM
mand until receiving wound in bat
tie which deprived him of his right
arm.
After the close of the war he en-
tered business in Chicago, remaining
there for fifteen years during the
towns period of unstable growth
into a city. In 1880 he removed to
Washington to accept a position in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29

the Treasury Department. where he
remained actively on duty since.
Mr. Chatfield was past commander
of Lincoln Post No. 3, G. A. r.. and
was prominently identified with the
activities of that organization in the
District He was a member OF the
First Congregational Church, in which
he served as deacon for many years
He Is survived by his wife. by his
sons. Charles Bradley Chatfield OF
Grand Rapids, Mich; Albert s. Chat
field of Detroit. Mich: DR.: Alonzo
Bradley hatfield. jr. of New York
city, Roy s. Chatfield of Iowa city:
iowa. and Edward Minis Chatfield of
Wichita Kans., and by his daughters,
Mrs. Fl. n. Hubbard of Milwaukee,
Wis, and Mrs. Luke Loving of this city.
Funeral services will be held at
his home tomorrow afternoon. In
terment Will be in Rock Creek
Church cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29
NEW POSTAL EXCHANGE RATE

Postmaster General Burleson today
announced new conversion rates for
international money orders. On and
after August | postmasters VIII Issue
international money orders in accord
ance with the following schedule;
Great Britain, fl sterling. 81; Neither
lands, l form. 50 cents; Sweden, 1
krona. "a cents; Denmark, ! krona.
20 cents: Norway. l krona. 20 cents;
France. Belgium and Italy, 81 equals
1890 francs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29
Offers an Army
toFghtReds@r
Treaty. Changes

PARIS, July 29.-Gen. Luden-
dorR Is reported In n Berlin dis
patch to the journal to have
made an offer to che British
charge d'affaireN mt Berlin to
raise an army of 500 900 men
to fight the bolsheviki In, Rus
sin in exchange for the return
to Germany Of POsen and the
annuIment of certain clauses OF
the Versailles treaty, among
them the ones dealing with
DanxiE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29

Your choice of Finest
Wolfe Frocks, in light and
dark ground effects. Sizes
for misses and women.
Smartly trimmed and pop
ularly styled. Fast colors
and qualities that regu-
larly sell at twice this
bargain price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29
Silk Frocks That
Sold to SIS,

Clearance of Exquisite
Satin Dresses, with self
and Georgette tops; sizes
for women and misses in
navy. Burgundy, smoke,
black. brown, etc; lace
trimmed and artistically
designed to sell at $15.O
each. Friday, reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29

Pretty Plaid Bingham Frocks of fast color
Made in sash and beIted models. Collars anC
cuffs of chambray and self trimmed. Big
variety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29

Entire stock of fancy mixtures,
neat stripes and serges reduced.
Sizes run from IS to so waist. Pat
terms for work and dress wear
Semi-annual Reduction Sale
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-29
S. Silk PopEn Skirts, $2.98

Your choice of plain white and pink EN-.
broidered collars. Display of Organdy anc
Wolfe Waists, in a great variety of styles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17

his superstitious mind. the loss Of the
charm had meant sure disaster, and
he had refused to be comforted. even
by Cyrus.
Then one dreadful day Uncle Nate.
tremulous with anger. had stamped in
to the kitchen and wrathfully declared
to Anne and Aunt. Jane that -Cyrus
had stolen the lucky stone!"
The stormy scene had SO impressed
Anne's childish mind that she could
still recall her Uncle's words, that
he'd seen with his own eyes" the COW
eted stone "fall out Of Cyrus pocket
That was 10 years ago now. but the
quarrel between the two old men had
never been mended. Uncle Nate still
obstinately believed that his long-lost
charm was in Cyrus possession. and
Cyrus. with unyielding pride, contin-
ued to pass his old friends door, as II
he had never been wont to turn In at
the gate for a quiet smoke on Nathan's
vine-clad porch.
Thus matters stood when one May
afternoon Anne walked slowly along
the dusty road. from trip in town
1t was a perfect day and the air was
sweet with bird song and the breath
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17
A Lounge Tells Its Secret

Anne sighed as her thoughts went
back to the past
Twelve years ago Uncle Nate had
purchased at fair in Buxton. a gilt
tering red bauble called lucky"
stone
Anne smiled now as she recalled the
childish awe with which she had once
regarded the gaudy charm. so valued
by her uncle.
Then one fatetul day-Anne had
never forgotten 1.-THE magic stoue had
mysteriously disappeared out of Uncle
Mates pocket
1t had happened the day that he and
Jerry's Uncle Cyrus had moved the
south field together. Anne remem-
bered that her Uncle had been over
come by the heat and helped to the
house by his old pal. Cyrus. Lying on
the lounge in the cool living room,
Uncle Nate had lapsed into brief un-
consciousness. Later that same day,
he had startled them all by announc-
ing the loss of the lucky" stone.
When time had passed and repeated
search failed to bring the stone to
light, Uncle Mates naturally CHEEKY
self had grown silent and morose. To
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17
The Best Prize of All

l just put on the blackboard. Now,
know I won't have to wait long, be-
cause. children" she smiled encour-
agingly-"Quercus alba is well known
to you, ! think
Many families were pestered at sup
per that evening by 80 perplexed and
persistent pupils of the fourth grade
Even Lottie's mother was puzzled
when she read the two words written
on piece of paper that the brightest
pupil had banded her.
One somewhat Indifferent pupil--a
boy named Judd-informed his chums
that he'd all the books he wanted al
ready. "A little smartie, like Lottie
Blinn, will get that book; you wait and
see!" proclaimed young Judd. We'll.
slong. you kids! I'm off to tn park f'r
some barberries."
The sour little berries tasted almost
as good to Tommy Judd is his ia
vorite delicacy, pickles; and the bushes
were red with them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17

parted company having worked out
their plans.
The following morning young Thorn
ton appeared at Israel Cohen's pawn
shop. He had violin under his arm.
MIR. Cohen" he raid, II am an actor
temporarily embarrassed. and must
have money. must pawn this violin
of mine, which Is closer to my heart
than a wife or a child! 1t is worth a
fortune If were to sell tit was
made in Switzerland. but 1t is my sole
means of support and ! can not afford
to sacrifice It I will pawn it for five
dollars cash--until tomorrow after
noon!"
Cohen looked at the instrument and
then at the anxious face of the actor.
He didn't know anything about violins,
but he figured that 1t was a safe deal.
He handed Thornton the i've spot.
Whatever you do, don't sell that hid-
dle!" Thornton exclaimed, warningly,
as he left the place. TITS worth five
hundred or nothingl" Cohen took the
violin and tucked it away on dusty
shelf.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17

throughout the room for a moment!
Then little hand was raised, and a
sweet voice said, rather timidly:
please, teacher"
Miss Hall looked up and toward the
signalling hand.
We'll, Lottie?" she inquired COM
radely.
please, teacher; what do those
words you just wrote mean?" asked
the brightest and most inquisitive pu-
pill in the whole class.
Thank you, Lottie. for mentioning
them I had intended a little surprise
for you, children--a sort of test, If
you please, in observation"
Miss Hall showed small, green
covered book to the class. 1t was a
thin volume, about three inches square,
with an attractive leather binding.
Il will present this little book-a
very neat and useful book it is, chill
dren-to the boy or girl who gives me
the correct meaning Of the words that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17
By Joella Johnson

Miss Hall heard Tonnnny's parting re-
marks to his schoolmates.
HE would rather roam the woods
than study his books" she told herself,
as she watched the running figure of
her unpromising pupil heading toward
the park. Il do wish he were more at
tentive-like Lottie Blinn,' she nused.
The air was crisp and invigorating
and she walked briskly toward the
great city park, short distance away.
II contained many tall. rugged trees.
Along the gravel footpath OF this beau
tiful park Miss Hall walked daily and
found health and quietude
The rosy-cheeked teacher became
aware of another's presence beside her.
The sonorous greeting OF one she used
to know caused her heart to beat with
ecstacy.
II haven't seen you for long time
Etta," said Ray Blinn, after the first
greetings had been exchanged; mot
since I went away, nearly two years
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17

She took a piece of chalk from the
groove, and began writing in the CEN
ter of the blackboard.
Fifty pairs of eyes noted those beau
ttfully rounded white letters. as they
began to appear on the black surface.
Soon two mysterious words came to
view.
The first word looked odd to the pu-
pills. A very, very strange word, in
deed, thought each child there.
This was the first word on the
board: "Quercus."
The second word was much shorter,
and, somehow, didn't seem half so
strange as the first word.
The word following "Quercus" was
ALBA"
Miss Hall had resamed her chair.
school will be dismissed in a few
minutes. children" she said, and then
appeared to give all her attention to
something on her desk.
Silence unbelievable silence -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17
The Fleeing of Cohen

him at cards just as 1t does in busi-
ness"
"Er-how would you like to skin the
old feller out of about i've hundred in
ETA little confidence gamer"
Thornton asked.
''Nuts!" exclaimed Stetson, slam
ming his fist on the table. That
would be nuts, and you show me how
and I'll give you the five hundred and
couple hundred more just to show
that I'm a good sport!"
Thornton leaned over the table and
whispered something to Stetson- The
man was interested and listened to the
actors plan of attack. He told his
story, of how he was stranded. was an
actor. needed the money, and of how
easy his scheme would be worked out
I'm your mani" exclaimed Stetsou.
"Put this thing over and the money is
yours!"
But you've got to do your part!"
insisted Thornton. I'll get the false
whispers and see to your makeup"
IT'S go!" said Stetson Some
lark. real gamble!" And the two men
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17

OF myriad blossoms. But Anne was
not conscious of any of these things.
Her thoughts were OF Jerry and the
lucky" stone,
That her uncle would never consent
to her marrying Jerry. the nephew of
his old enemy. Anne knew only too
well; but Jerry. joyous. undaunted
Jerry. still confidently believed that
Uncle Nate could be won over"
Absorbed in her thoughts, Anne
took the narrow footpath leading
across lots to Aunt James. quite un-
conscious that tall. khaki-clad figure
was hurrying joyously after her.
The third time that Jerry whistled,
Anne turned and looked behind her.
"Jerry-where on earth did you
come from?" she cried joyously, as her
lover dung an arm, wearing two gold
service stripes, quickly about her.
Glad to see me. little girl?" he asked
eagerly.
YES breathed Anne, but" She
turned away her eyes. How could she
make him understand the hopelessness
OF their love?
Jerry. seeing her unhappy face.
quickly OWNED its meaning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17

He walked over to where the man was
seated.
Excuse me, sir" said Thornton,
'but can you tell me the name-er-
the profession of that gentleman who
just left?" Stetson looked at the
young actor. smiled, and said. "Sit
down. I'll give you all the informa-
ton you want about that sharkl" And
Thornton obeyed meekly. Stetson was
talkative. why. he's Israel Cohen, a
character IN this town--keeps a pawn
shop at SIS Oak street He's a typ
ical money shark-can squeeze kale
out of lemon! He's beat me at
cards until I'm sore. that's all Don't
mind losing few dollars now and
then. but not to him-to Israel Co
heni"
Thornton was interested. He saw
his chance to make some clean money
and get back to New York. You say
this man Cohen is iong-headed and
cant be beat in business deal, eh?"
"He sure cant!" replied Stetson en-
phatically. He's got the instinct to
make money, that's all, and 1t wins for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17
Patrolman Kelley, CRATER

crowd yelled a vociferous FAREWELL
Who's seen Kelley?" And he could
hear their laughter as he descended
the stairs.
When be got out onto the street,
Kelley did some tall thinking. The
gang didn't look good TO him. They
didn't even look like gamblersi They
played indifferentiy. and they surely
WEREN'T typical sports. Colt. the
manager" was q foreigner all right,
and he had a high forehead and a
rather intellectual face. He had the
appearance of . criminal, but was a
distinct type-might have been for
gerer or a confidence man. The other
members of the gang" had much the
same appearance of Colt. They were
middle aged. all of them. and Kelley
observed that In nearly every instance
they wore low white collars and black
bow ties. and their hands were white
and rather slender. They all smoked
cigarettes, and had a haunted, hunted
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-17

look in their eyes.
Them fellers amt gamblers" Kel-
ley finally blurted out, aloud. They're
playin' some other game than poker
that's a cinch! They'll bear watch
ing!" And then he thought of the two
crisp twenty dollar bills he had put
in his pocket, and realized that he had
been bought and paid for"
Graft or no graft" Kelley decided,
I'm going to watch these guys. If
they're just playin' cards I'll let 'em
alone. but-but-if they're" And
be grit his teeth and examined his re-
volver to see II 1t was loaded and in
good working order.
Making his way through an alley
that led TO the rear of the Granite
block. he found a fire-escape that led
UP to the window Of the gangs den.
With considerable effort he managed
to lift himself to the fre-escape, and
made his way quietly TO the window.
The window was open, the curtain