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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-10-14
ANOTHER MEMBER or WILSON'S
OFFICIAL FAMILY OUT

Washington, Oct. t4.---Jousss snouse
assistant secretary of the Treasury.
has resigned and his resignation has
beer accepted by President Wilson,
effective tomorrow.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-10-14
COTTON CONSUMED
DURING SEPTEMBER

Naehlngtos, oct II Cotton cor
a'iined during September amounted 10
ss1.6s7 running balea az lint and ST..
i2l bales of iiniers. the census bur.
eau announced today.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-10-14
NEGRO IS HANGED


BY ANGRY MOB
oreersfIle. Ala. Oct. fs.--select
Reed. q negro. ~ss iynehed By a mob
near creersIlle today after an a.
ssess attack BY him on A. n. Hsrrlno.
ton. superintendent of the Southern
Cotton OIL plant.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-10-14
WEATHER

Ner Orleans. Oct is-Tonight snd
Friday probably showers: ccider u
eastern and central Oklahoma tonight
ez5 Friday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1920-10-14
ELECTION DAY Will HE
GENERAL HoLlf

Oklahoma City, Oct. ia.s~Gererai
election day. November z, will be OBJ
served as . holiday by all public
schools Of the state, according 70 a
fuilnn sent out today 20 al teachers
~ r. A. Wilson, state school SUPER.
lrtendenf
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
With Other Editors
Ouietness.
(Forbes Magazine).

The individuals and the organizations that
accomplish most function smoothly and quiet
ly noisy, boisterous employee usually is a
dis.urber His loud and incessant talk inter-
feres with the concentration and. therefore.
the efficiency of others The right kind Of
quietness often betokens capability Gabbers
frequently are shallow. Have you ever reflect
ed that many of the most powerful forces Of
nature operate silently? Thunder booms with
the noise of thousand cannons, but 1t is the
silent lightning which possesses power. The
sun, on which all life on this planet depends.
operates without suggestion of noise. Frost
tightens its titanic grip or splits mountainous
rocks without heraldng its approach by sug-
gestion of noise.
That mysterious thing which we call time
keeps on the even tenor of its way as quietly
as the motonless air. The electric current,
the modern miracle worker of miracle work
ers, INDUCES in no screening. 1t is only the
surface of the sea that ever becomes tumutous
the depths are as silent as the grave.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
The Michigan Scandal.

It matters little to the people Of Michigan.
apparently whether the supreme court waits
for the election returns or reaches 2 decision
in the case Of Senator Newberry, convicted OF
violating the election laws. Newspapers like
are hammering away at the gang which sup
ported him, some Of which have have the tenn
Gritty to enter the present campaign. Newberry
is evidently pretty unpopular word in Michi-
gan these days. The Detroit News says.
editorially:
The gang whose operations led to the
humiliation OF the governor Of Illinois in
the Republican national convention not
long ago, went into the Missouri pri-
maries back of state ticket The Re-
publicans Of that state did exactly what
the Republicans Of Michigan will do to
the ticket in this state which has the
support OF those who were connected
with the extraordinary expenditure Of
money in a senatorial election.
4 Some OF those under conviction are
reported active in this campaign. II their
support should result in the nomination
of Republican whom they favor, this
state will go Democratic this year. even
though it is presidential year.
All OF which is very wholesome reading for
those who want to respect the people OF Michi-
gan Unfortunately, however, it does not undo
what Newberry and his bought-and- paid-for
election did to the treaty of peace.
II he had not gotten. into the United States
senate, different sort of report would have
come out Of the senate committee and the treaty
would have been ratified.
So, the interest in Newberry's shame is not
coIfined to his home state.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
Paper Clothing.
washington POST.

The movement undertaken by the depart
ment of commerce to introduce in the United
States the cheap paper suits said to be worn
by the people of Germany and Austria is
doomed to failure at the very outset. The de-
partment has ordered samples of these suits,
which retail at about go cents each, and will
exhibit them to the people in the hope that
they will find vogue here and in some measure
help reduce the cost Of living. That is vain
hope. 1t is on a par with the advice volun-
teered by the government to reduce the price
Of roast beef and steaks by eating fish or vege-
tables or the cheaper cuts Of meat.
Paper clothes may be good enough for the
people of Germany and Austria, but they are
not good enough for the American people
Americans always have shown readiness to
ADOPT useful ideas, even if they originated with
the Germans but they have not yet been re-
duced to the state of poverty and abasement
where they feel it incumbent upon themselves
to wear clothing made of wrapping paper.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
Russia's Soviet Rule and
commerce.

The New York Times in recent issue pub
lisEed the text Of the soviet governments an
swer to the British QUESTIONABLE on trade.
1t is made clear in that interesting document
that there can be no commerce with anybody
in Russia except the soviet authorities For
eign commerce is declared to be a government
monopoly, and the national commisariat of for
eign commerce the only body with which bust
ness can be done.
No contracts made with concerns or bodies
or agents of any kind other than those author
lied by the government will be recognized as
legal, and no responsibility will be assumed by
the government for contracts made with bodies
which do not recognize its authority.
The right Of foreigners freely to enter, re-
side il and depart from Russia, it is declared,
cannot be granted until there is a general
peace. Only such persons will be admitted and
allowed to remain as the soviet government
thinks we'll to tolerate. Censorship will be
maintained over all communications by mail,
telegraph or wireless, until peace is made.
Contracts pertaining to matters in Russia
will be subject to soviet law. and the employ
ment OF labor in Russia for the performance of
contracts will be subject to the soviet labor
code.
The government is willing to grant conces-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
Preserve the Native Grandeur.

THE tame herd OF American bison, or buff
falo. in Yellowstone park is to be made to pay
far its keep, news dispatch says The bison
Isto be relieved Of its excess fur. or wool. each
spring, the yield to be woven into coats and
blankets for park employees.
Possibly the plan is all right The animals
are tame and must shed their winter coats
aGhually anyway. What has been waste may
ssSwell be used 1t is the perncious proposal
t0make the Yellowstone park and other parks
pay-or pay doubly for their keep that should
arouse the ire Of American people,
These parks and reservations are property
cf.the American people, 1t is only by hard
fgAting, unceasing vigilance and extraordinary
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17

aiuns fur lie exploitation - miners. soFeeta,
nsberies and other natural r1scurces, ana the
prepsration Of al kinds Of raw material Tor
these concessions the concessionaire viii b
required to pay in kind-that II in the prod
nets Of his concession What 10 I1f1 the sov-
crpment explains. will be regarded - the per-
sonal property Of the concessiQnaire. Of which
he may dispose in order to reimburse himself
for the investment
This careful explanation that the conces-
sionaires rights OF property will be respected
IL, perhaps. the most Illuminating feature Of
the.document Was there ever before . gov
eminent that had to explain to prospective In
vestors that they would be permitted to retain
q portion OF their products!
Obviously trading with Russia under exist
ing conditions, involves dealing with the soviet,
q commercial recognition Of it as the sole eco
Tnomic authority in the country. Political rec
ognition. must follow inevitably. Lenine and
Trotzky, few years ago derelicts without .
country, know that Hence the quick action
eliminating cooperation as Russian agents indie
pendent Of the government, and the setting up
OF soviet monopoly. Obviously an investment
in Russia under Lenine's ultimatum involves
risk Of quite an extraordinary character.
There will be no rush Of investors in bust
ness enterprises from the United States, but II
there should be any so daring as to take the
risks which Lenine has declared they must
take, our government will be called upon to
keep a large standing army ready to protect
them from being robbed, in pursuance Of soviet
law.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17

Stanley, aged fourteen, and his
sist2, Dorothy. aged thirteen, grad
uated in the same class from gram
mar school. Stanley had dropped
back q year because Of an attack
of st. vitus' dance, from which he
had made . perfect recovery in the
usual time, under the regular OBJ
servation and care of the family
doctor. He waS . fine type of boy
and his sister was . bIight, healthy
girl with fine prospects. Their
parents were Justly proud Of them
and meant to give them the best Of
educations, each in his own prefer
red direction. They had attended the
best school in city Of 100000 pop
ulation. Yet the training in that
school was pretty punk.
The graduating class, together
with a few teachers went off for
a class day picnic. which included
a ride by boat. While waiting on 4
little out of the way landing for the
boat to pick them up in the evening.
Dorothy somehow fell off the land
| ing into deep water. Dorothy could
| not swim. And it seemed that no
one else in the little party, not even
1.-THE teachers, could swim. A pretty
state of affairs, for presumably ed
ucated people.
Well, Stanley plunged in to the
rescue of his sister, like the little
man he was. He even reached her
side and endeavored to support her.
But in the struggle she clasped him
about the neck and while everybody
screamed and hustled about on the
landing in the settling gloom. Dor
othy and Stanley drowned-not ten
feet from the shore.
Nearly ten minutes later two au-
tomobiles came along. In one was
man and his wife and children.
The man heard the cries Of the peo-
ple on the landing and being a
swimmer he promptly Owed and
brought up Dorothy's body. In the
class was one boy who had been
trained as a Boy Scout to admins
ter first aid to the drowned. This
boy Immediately began the best re-
suscitation that could possibly have
been applied, namely, artificial res
piration by the prone-pressure OIL
! Schaffer method. Any small chance
i there may have been to revive the
spark of life-and there is Away:
a chance if submersion has not ex
ceeded fifteen minutes-was ruth
ilessly brushed away by the grown
ups, who insisted on, taking charge
against the boys mild remonstranc'
and attempting to roll the body OF
a barrel"
Now, isn't it passing strange tina
presumably intelligent people
should be utterly unfit to be OF an
service in an emergency like that
And isn't it stranger yet to gradu
ate boys and girls from school whit
cannot. swim a stroke and who's
education" fits them only to stant
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17

: The question of 'blowouts' and dead en-
sl&e" may be solved for motorists in the near
future Milton W. Westake, councilman of
Columbus, Ohio, is advocating roadside tels
phones for the convenience of automobile own
en in need Of aid. He would have telephone
booths at intervals along all main roads.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17

square hall of the big, old church in
the little town of his boyhood, on
a drowsy Sunday morning. He saw
himself standing at the foot of the
stairs waiting for Bella. She came
down slowly, her fair hair shining
In the noontime sun, her blue eyes
sweetly serious as she listened to
the white-haired lady at his side.
When they reached Lewis the lit
tie. old lady shook playful finger
at him as she twinkled, did you
hear that sermon, young man?
Don't wait until people are dead to
bring them flowers. Your sweet
heart will need them all her life;
flowers Of tenderness and kindness
as well as roses that match her
cheeks and forget-me-nots to match
her eyes" She had chuckled at
the young mans embarrassed face
and the young girls bushes as she
walked away.
Say it with flowers" How long
had it been since he had brought
Bella any Of her beloved carna-
tons? How long since he had
heard her delighted cries as she
UGried her face in Misunderstanding
roses?
Lewis sighed and came back to
the present. He had lost his taste
for the show and glanced idly
around him. He saw women in
furs with big punches of violets,
girls In silk with arbutus tucked
in their coats, women with white
hands and flashing jewels. girls
with sparkling eyes and rosy
cheeks
Bella is as pretty as any of
them" he thought with pride. an
spite Of her hard work she has kept
her hands white and her hair lovely
and when she's dressed up she
looks good enough to 90 anywhere -
Say It with flowers" Lewis
stirred restlessly a. he thought Of
his desertion that afternoon. the
many nights that business had kept
him working late and tho Sundays
he had been called away, leaving
lonely hours for his wife and the
childrdh.
Say It With 1ovdDAs
a 4eA ! WI ~ ~ - aleud
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
THE DAILY SHORT STORY
lone early and have a tea party. f"

home early and have tea party"
Bella smiled brightly and the lit
tie downcast faces lightened in re-
Spouse. She sighed as the children
scampered away for their coats, for
it had been full week and the DO
sition Of housekeeper and mother,
wife and nursemaid kept her busy
every minute. She had looked for
ward to the afternoon holiday for the
companionship of her husband and
the rest he brought by sharing the
care of the children.
SILLY woman" she scolded her
self as she put on her hat; you're
lucky to have dear, good husband
anyway. There's lots worse things
he might do than 90 to the movies
on a Saturday afternoon.
In the theatre, crowded with peo-
pie, enjoying their half-holiday.
Lewis watched and laughed and for
got his business worries.
That's a pretty thing" he muir
INJURED as quartet Of flower-laden
girls tripped on to the stage.
They can sing" he thought as
their sweet young voices sang the
old-time melodies, while the quaint
hoopskirts festooned with flowers
swayed back and forth in sedate
minuets and graceful waltzeas
At the hearty encore they smil-
ingly returned. bringing large
flower-filled baskets on their arms,
tossing roses on the stage as they
sang a tender little love song:
1.-The rose will tell that you love her
dearly. So
The violets that you love sincerely,
The lily speaks Of devotion
With Low. as deep as the ocean
Each little flower will tell that you
love her." q
Over and over, a. the quartet
'glided away. came the chorus. first
loudly and then softly and haunt
ingly:
Say it with flowers. the Unrest
that grow
They'll bear message from you.
Say It with flowers
Tulips. carnations and vaolats, too
SD II with flowers."
Tho 1ighte and people fnaea away
- = ii 4 =
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
DAlD WITH FLON T. Ill.,
BY Mrs. Lydia Lion Roberts.
Copyright. 1920, by Wheeler Syn

Copyright. 1920, by Wheeler Syn
dictate, Inc)
Lewis Denton stretched himself
with weary sigh and ran his hand
through his curly brown hair. He
looked with tired satisfaction at the
pile OF papers on his desk. in his
gray eyes the contented light Of
work well done.
: TITS been a hard week." he NUT
tered, "but I've caught up again
now. Well, it's Saturday afternoon
and I guess I'll take a holiday.
told Bella I'd sure be home early
today and take the children out,
but | guess III call it off,"
He reached for the telephone and
called his home number.
Hello, Bella, mind If I take In, q
show today?> I'll be home to sup
per with my usual appetite. The
children expecting me? Well, need
change from this eternal grind
ut the office. That's q good old
sport. All right, goodbye.
He hesitated a moment after he
hung DIP. for his wife's voice had
sounded wistful. though she had
calamity told him to run away and
play as she knew he worked hard.
"A man has to get away and rest
his BRAIN" he assured himself, to
silence the guilty voice in his heart.
In the pretty suburban home Bel
IL turned slowly away from the
phone and faced the eager, anxious
glances Of the 7-year-old twins.
mo. daddy is not coming home
early after ALL" she said sorrow
tally. Let's put away his dinner
and save the surprises for next
dine"
Hes always coming next time.
Nojled Bessie, while Bob gulped and
ExNAeed his eyes
A-Aaye sueh good times when
ednee. but be don't come" sniff
N little boz.
MY works very hard and
= clAAngs.. explained their
bat vstl1 hAye I. good time
Qes5lves. rss1f tile ( little
- n nj - tlsoa 10 IS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17
What's I'm A Name?
BIZ !
MILDRED !
MARSHALL ,
novel Clarissa, all other forms were
abandoned and Clarissa became the |
(CopSF4ght 1919. by thu Wheeler Syndicate. Incl

novel Clarissa, all other forms were
abandoned and Clarissa became the
reigning favorite Of the hour.
Curiously enough, the name was
re-imported into France as Clarisse
in imitation OF Richardson-the
earlier origin being naively over
looked. Meanwhile Clarissa -four
ished In England her greatest
vogue occurring d1ring the reign
of "preciose" literature. Her popu-
larity here has never been dis
puted, but she is regarded as a
wholesome every day title and her
literary ancestry has almost been
forgotten.
The diamond is Clarissa's tails
manic gem. It will bring her many
admirers and successful marriage,
according to an old superstition.
Thursday is her lucky day and 2
her lucky number. .
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17

9. What is the present status Of
the work of bringing back the dead
soldiers from Europe? I. NJ. c.
A. All remains in Great Britain.
Belgium and italy are to be brought
back, except upon request of near
est relative for permanent burial
in these countries. All remains in
France are to be returned If re-
quested. All remains in Germany,
Luxembourg and North Russia are
to be returned unless there are spe-
cial requests that they be left, or
relatives In Germany to whom
transfer of remains may be made,
the United States government be-
ing released Of further response
bility concerning disposition Of such
bodies or maintenance Of such
burial places.
@. For whom was Mount YER
non,, the home Of George Washing
ton, named? T. E. D.
A. The mansion at Mount Yer
non was built by Lawrence Wash
ington, an elder half-brother of
George Washington. The estate
was named in honor Of Admiral
Vernon, under whom Lawrence
Washington had served in the West
Indies.
q. Where is the largest bell in
the world? M. w.
A. The largest bell In actual use
is In Moscow, Russia.
@. What are some Of the biggest
, FIRE losses that have occurred in
the United States? R. E. G.
A The four most destructive
fires In this countrw were San
Francisco. April Is, 1906, loss $780,
100000; Chicago. October 8. 1871,
loss, $16S, 000, 900: Boston, Novem-
Der. .. 1872. loss $4,000, 900: and
Baltimore. Feb. Z, 1904, loss, $780,
900. 900.
@. How much has the time for
crossing the ocean been shortened
since the day Of Columbus?
T. e. c.
A. Columbus, In 1882, crossed
from Palos to Salvador in 81 days.
The Savannah" the first steam
ship to cross the Atlantic, crossed
from Savannah, Ga, to Liverpool.
Endland, In ~ days. The "Maure-
tania" covered the distance from
Queenstown. lyeland. to New York
city. 500 mileA n LOG hou1a IL
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17


urn postage Be brief All inquiries ~
to each individual. No attention viii b
minutes. The airship "R ~
crossed from Mineola, New York.
to Pulham, England. a distance Of
$500 miles in rs hours, s min
utes. The seaplane ~. c. Z
crossed from Rockaway, New YORK.
to Plymouth. Eng, $500 in o.
hours, II minutes. The Vickers
airplane crossed from st, Johns, \.
B., to Clifton, Ireland, 1900 miles,
in 16 hours, 20 minutes.
@. What does the name IDAHO
mean? n. ~
A Idaho is a North American
Indian word meaning Gem OF the
Mountains" or Sunrise Noun
tains."
Q. How is Scotch voodcock
made? v. /. NJ.
A. The ingredients are four hafa'
boiled eggs, 8 tablespoons but!sh
Ia tablespoons -four, cup mus
"a teaspoon salt, few grain'
cayenne pepp,-, anchovy sau
Make a thin white sauce OF outssI:
-four, milk and seasonings; ~
eggs chopped fine, and season WV
anchovy sauce. Toast bread on or
side serving with woodcock pou''S
over untoasted side.
@. What are the factors IN pnysf
cal efficiency? FAB
A. Food, clothing, shelter Is
habits Of life make Up the eienne'.:
upon which physical efficiency
based.
Q. What is the plural Of mem
orandum% B. NJ. y; T..
A. While the form generalN
used for the plural is memoirs
d." the newer edition OF dicllvs
aries and encyclopedias also ="
memorandums. -
@. Should cottonseed meal b. lea
to hogs? M. \. ~ ~,
A. This meal is not satisiae'o..
for use as hog feed. because 1t eoI s
tains a poisonous principle VIA \
Is injurious and often fatai
swine. There are other cenes
trates having equal feeding -
which can be purchased al -
the same price. =.
@. OF what is air composer
A. Nitrogen and oxygen, - =
ratio of Is to q respectively -
the principal. constituents o.
earth's atmosphere.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17

as he rose and left the building.
Straight to this former favorite
florist he hurried, his quick, decid-
ed step ringing on the pavement as
ii he was going to meet his sweet
heart. He picked out q dozen car
nations, pure white and rose-pink.
her old favorites as he remembered
tenderly.
He ran uD the steps whistling
cheerAy and let himself in. calling
his wife's name boyishly.
oh. you're home nice and early. =
cried Bella in pleased surprise as
she hurried to greet him.
Lewis waited until she was al
most in front of him and then
brought the flowers from behind
his back.
Lewis. dear!" Bella exclaimed
with shining eyes and radiant face.
What treat! haven't seen any
thing SO lovely for years."
The tears came to her eyes a.
she threw her arm around her hus-
bands neck, and he began to real.
ize how starved for the little WAYS
OF love she had been.
They are coming home with me
every week after this, dear" he
said gently. I've been q selfish
old grind and haven't half shown
you how I've appreciated your VOL
and sacrifices. We're going out to-
gether. too; things don't have the
right flavor when I go alone. Wei
take the Riddles off for good time.
every little while, and have some
parties at home and be q rexula,
family from now on"
"Oh. Lewis!" said Bella hall
laughing and half crying and she
buried her face in the cool sweet
blossoms, I'm the most fortunate
woman to have you!"
"Humph!" said Lewis a. h
swung the children up to his shout,
ders where they shrieked and Rir.
gled with glee. I'm not 80 sure
about that. but I know what /,
means to mo to have you. DOM
know how to tell you, 20 cues.
I'll have to say It with nowsrs.'"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-08-17

Some shoe dealers are advertising that they
have a new process for breaking" shoes so
they will be comfortable to wear when they
are first put on. Most of us would be willing
to break our own shoes if somebody would
break the prices.