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The Washington times., 1920-04-25
Twists the
Bones
and the
Royal Child
Is Cured!


Nor al the Kings men
Could put Humpty-D -Dumpty
Together again.
SrSHE King Of Spain's second
son was born deaf and
= dumb. Poor little Prince
Don Jaime was the victim of q
sad, a terrible affliction.
This distressing misfortune was
the great grief Of the Queens life.
OF all her six delightful children.
why should suchN shocking afflic-
tion cloud the life OF Prince
Jaime? The whole nation sympa-
thised with the loyal family.
Every great specialist the world
over was called to examine the
child. For the last twelve years the
boy, now sturdy youth, has been
under constant observation. Moth
ing that the eminent physicians
could suggest was OF any avail
Prince Jaime could not hear even
the loudest noises The audi.
tory nerve. the hearing" nerve,
seemed dead, utterly useless.
And then a strange thing hap
pened.
An unknown, an unrecognized,
unorthodox healer accomplished
the other day what adj the Kings
doctors and all the Kings influ-
ence couldn't do-this queer, un-
professional healer cured the lit
tie Princes deafness.
Born deaf twelve years ago
Prince Jaime now hears. And
with his hearing has come the
power to speak.
And the astonishing Jexplana-
tion of the boys ailment dates its
cause back to a scene at the royal
bull fight Inf Madrid--a prenatal
accident that day which twisted
the neck of the royal unborn babe
and paraiyzed its auditory nerve.
Whens Queen Victoria first
went to Spain she was shocked
to find that she was expected
To attend hull fights. II she
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CENTER OF HUN WAR W
Ruhrort, With Its Splendid River Han.
Dor, Really the Most Important
City of Germany.

Ruhrort, which had the largest riv-
err harbor in Europe, and which In
Guided the Ruhr basin, was the power
plant of Germany's former industrial
machine and mighty var engine.
Between the Rhine and Ruhr Is
Duisburg, city of rolling mills, found
ries and factories. This beehive of in
dustry was once a university town,
but the school was supplanted by fac
tories. Duisburg is connected with the
Ruhr by a canal.
Farther up the Ruhr Is Witten, i'm
pOrtant not only for its steel, but also
for beer, soap and chemicals. The
Ruhr basin coal fields not only were
important to Germany because Of their
heavy production, but because they
alone were accessible for water i'm
p%ortation Of ores. A canal connected
Dortmund, a city Of the Ruhr basin,
with the Ems river, thus affording an
outlet to the North sea at Emden. The
Ruhr was made navigable from the
Rhine to Witten, some 35 miles, by
means Of locks.
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faces of the two men, and then dwell
ing with interest on the woman "Ah,
your pardon, senorita; your presence
Is more than welcome here" He
rested one hand on the wagon box,
the expression Of his face hardening.
"Yet an explanation might not be out
Of place-the Senior Mendez may not
be pleased"
"We car undPr orders from Lacy"
replied Mo confidently. "You have
seen us both before"
True, but not the lady; you will
tell me about herT
Skies climbed down over the wheel.
SIT is like this, senOr," he began.
"Lacy did not know your party was
here; he thought you were all south
for another month yet. He would keep
this girl quiet, out Of the way for a
time. She is from New York, and
knows too much"
'From New York; The quick eyes
Of the Mexican again sought her face.
"She Is to be held prisOnerY"
"Yes, senior"
"Then I will ride with you to Men,
dez; it's well to have the matter
promptly over with"
The Wagon rumbled on, Moore urg-
ing the wearied team with whip and
voice to little result. Skies remained
on foot, glad Of the change, striding
along in front, while the Mexican rode
beside the wheel, his equipment jim
Cling, the sunlight flashing over his
bright attire. He made a rather gal
liant figure, Of which he was fully con-
scious, glancing frequently aside into
the shadow beneath the anvas top to
gain glimpse of its occupant. At last
their eyes met, and he could no long.
err forbear speech. his English express
sion q bit precise.
"Pardon, senorlta, / would be held
your friend" he murmured. leaning
closer. "You know Senior MendezT"
She shook her head negatively.
otis strange! Yet l forget You
come from New York. They know
him here on this border. If you ask
these men they will tell you. Even
Senior Lacy takes his orders from
Pascual Mendez. He care not who he
kill, who he fight-some day 1t come
his turn, and then he liberate Mexico
see? The day is not yet, but 1t will
come"
'But you, senOrr'
~ am his lieutenant-Juan Cateras,"
and he bowed low, land I ride now to
tell him Of his guest"
She watched him as he spurred for
ward. proud OF his horsemanship, and
making every effort to attract her at.
tsntion. Moore turned in his seat, and
grinned.
"Some tin soldier" he said sheer
lngiy. that's Q teller I always wanted
ter kick. an some day I'm q goin' ter
do e"
The wagon lurched down a steep
bank, splashed IT. way across the mar.
row stream and up the other side, the
horSes ~straining IN their harness to
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| scarcely knowing how II was done,
snatcheu the heavy drivers whip from
Moore's hand. The next instant, be-
fore the astounded Mexican could
even throw up his arm in defense, the
Infatuated girl struck, the singing
lash raising a red welt across the
swarthy cheek. Cateras staggered
back, his lips giving utterance to a
curse.
Again she struck, but his time his
fingers gripped the leather and tore 1t
from her hands with sufficient force to
send her to her knees. With a spring
forward the man held her in his grasp,
all tiger now, the pretense at gentle
ness forgotten. He jerked her to her
feet with fingers clutchlng her neck
mercilessly.
Here Silva, Merodez," he cried,
"come take this spitire. Caramba
Wen teach her.
Two men ran from between the huts
and Cateras flung her, helpless from
her choking, into their grasp.
"Take her w%ithin-no, there; the
second door, you fools"
Breathless from effort, a mere child
in their grip, Miss Donovan struggled
vainly. They forced her through the
door and Cateras, still cursing furi-
ously, followed, the whip In his hands.
CTO BE CONCLUDED
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iron Germs.

In the same manner that coral Is de-
rived from certain minute sea-insects
who flourish in the South Pacific, so
certain iron ores are obtained from
particular microscopic organisms.
That is the latest scientific discovery,
which promises interesting develop
mentS.
1t has been proved that these germs
not only aid in the decomposition of
rocks and in the formation of chalk
and limestone, but play an active part
In the forming of irOn-Ore deposits.
Laboratory cultures have been made
of bacteria which deposit iron COM
pounds both in surface waters and in
mine water hundreds of feet under
ground, and the hard crusts and Shiny
masses that choke up water-supply
pipes have been found to be composed
of millions Of these iron bacteria"
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1t Followed.

When Aunt Helen kept company
with a young lieutenant in the army
she prevailed on her ~ten-year-Old
nephew to wear a soldier overcOat.
The young lieutenant was succeeded by
a boy scout executive, and Bobby re-
ceiveG a boy scout uniform, which he
had to wear to please auntie.
But the boy scout executive and
Aunt Helen have disagreed and Bob
by has been much interested in know
ing who will be his successor in win
ming Aunt Helen's attentions. The
other day he made a discovery, and
came running in the house to tell
mother about it..
"Oh. mother" he began, you might
as well get me a Prince Albert coat, ii
white vest and a tie. Aunt Helen is
beginning to warm up to the minister"
-IndianapOliS News.
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Connoisseur of Feminine Beauties.

An extraordinary request from a
professor Of anthropOlOgy in Vienna
was received by the Western Austria
Liam minister for education, Mr.. Cole
batch. This Austrian professor APP
pealS to the minister "aS Il cOnnOis-
Seur Of feminine beauties for photo
graphs of several hundreds Of the
most beautiful women in Western Aus
tralia. He intends to publish these
photographs in an illustrated cata-
lOgue Of the beauties of all countries.
While Mr.. C~Olebatch'S sense of humOr
has come to his assistance and pre-
vented him from sending the extreme
ly blunt replies vouChsafed trade let
ters from Austria and Germany, il may
be understood without fear Of contra
dictiOn that the Viennese professor
will not publish the Western Australia
reply. If a selection of press com.
ments On the professor were forward
ed to him he would recognize that
Western Australia girls have the knack
Of saying the right thing in the right
way at the right time.
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r a

Fire runs have always been my pet
worry when driving a car, so when
heard the excited changing Of a bell
while riding through one Of the city
parks recently ! pulled over to the
curb, almost running into a lamp post
in my rush. Then | turned around to
watch the engines and discovered two
small boys on a pushmohile holding
the center of the boulevard and work
ing a large bell overtime while d Sun
day crowd laughed at the joke which
was certainly on me.-EXChauge.
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nearly square, possibly extending not
over a mile in either direction, merely
a great hole trimmed by desert, q
strange, hidden oasis, rendered fertile
and green by some outburst of
fresh water from the rocks. Emery
ing upon 1t In midst Of the barren
~desolation through which they had
been toiling for hours, blinded by al
kali dust, 1t seemed like some beau
tiful dream, a fantasy Of Imagination.
Miss Donovan doubted the evidence
Of her own eyes, half convinced that
she slept. 1t was Moore's voice which
aroused her.
"Mendez must have got back, Joe"
he said eagerly. There are horses
and cattle over yonder."
The other pushed up the canvas and
looked out.
That's right. The fellow is comm
nOw-seew
He was Looping along carelessly,
Mexican from high hat to jingling
spurs, sitting the saddle as though
nodded there, a young fellow, dark
faced, but with a livid scar along one
cheek.
"Juan Cateras, the little devil"
muttered Skies, as the rider drew
There's ONE pot brewing if
he is In IT,"
The rider drew up his horse, and
lifted his hat, his smiling lips reveal
ing a row of white teeth.
"a pleasant day, senor," he said
graciously, his dark eyes searching the
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forward. "Keep still, you d tiger
cat" he Kissed, cor I'll quiet you for
good"
what is it you want of me? Who
are your
"We1l discuss that later. Just now,
move on-yeS, straight ahead. You
see that wagon over there? Well, that
is where you are bound at present.
Move on pronto."
She realized the completeness Of
the trap into which she had fallen,
the futility of resistance. She was as
helplessly in his power as though
bound and gagged. Before them ap-
peared the dim outline of a canvas
covered wagon silhouetted against the
sky, to which was hitched a team Of
horses.
AS they approached, the shapeless
figures of two men appeared in the
gloom, n at the head Of the team
and the other holding back the canvas
top. Her guard gripped her arm, and
peered about through the darkness.
isn't Ned here YETI"
"Yes. all right" answered a mufied
voice to the left. 81 just came out;
here are the grips and other things"
And about the noteT'
"She wrote that, and pinned 1t on
the pillow"
"Good, that will leave things In fine
shape" he laughed. "Fd like 10 see
Jim's face when he reads that, and the
madden he gets the less he will know
what to do"
"And you want us to stay?" asked
the other doubtfully.
"Stay-of course; I am going TO
stay myself. 1t is the only way to
divert suspicion. Good Lord, man, II
we all disappeared at once they would
know easy enough what had happened.
Don't you believe Westcott is that kind
of a fool. All ready, Joer"
The man at the wagon muttered
some response.
"Tn"n Up you go, miss; here. nut
your foot on the wheel; give her a lift,
will your"
Anxious to escape further Indigni-
ties, and comprehending the useless.
ness OF any further struggle, with a
man on either side of her, Miss Dono-
van silently clambered into the wagon.
and seated herself on q wide board.
evidently arranged for that RIO
The fellow who had held back the ton
followed, and snuggled into the seat
beside her. She noticed now he held
a gun in his hand, which he deposited
between his knees.
"All setT"
"Sure."
"Well, keep awake, Joe, and mind
what I told yer. Now, Moore. up with
you, and drive like h; you must
be In the bad lands before daylight"
A fellow clambered to the seat In
front, his figure outlined against the
sky, and picked up the reins.
"Whoa, there, now; quiet, Jerry.
Did you say I was to take the ridge
roadr"
sYou bet It's all rock and win leave
no trail. Take It easy ind quiet I'M
til you are beyond Hennessey's ranch.
and then give them the whip"
The next moment they were under
way. slowly advancing through tho
darkness.
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presume, to Senior Mendez? / am an
American woman, and you will yet pay
dearly for this outrage. / demand an
interview with the chief and refuse to
20 with you until 1t Is granted"
"You refused Haw and he burst
INTO laughter. "Why, what power have
you got, you little fool? Do you know
where you aref What fear do we have
Of your D. Americanos. None !"
and he snapped his fingers derisively.
I'VE spit on the dogs. i will show you
comet"
he gripped her shoulder In his lean
hand. his eyes glaring into her face
savagely. The grasp hurt, and a sud-
den anger spurred her to action. With
Q quick twist she freed herself and.
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Aluminium Shoe Sales.

One Of the neWest uses for alumni.
MUM is its employment in making the
solesN of shoes to be used by workmeD
employed in wet and damp places. The
aluminium-sOled shoe lasts much long.
er than an ordinary shoe, and is said to
be imperviOus to damp.
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SYNOPSIS

CHATTER NIL-CaugHt listening, West.
colt escapes. bat leaves evidence OF bad.
plyFruc, and becomes ~ marked man. Co.
leste visits stella and steals q telegram
from FaTJlss ooutaiuiul Instructions. That
night Stella receives a note. supposedly
from WestCott. asking her 10 meet him af
once. she goes 70 the designated place and
Is seized and carried away IN "a wagon
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Church Valuation.

All denominations in the United
States own a little owe 100000 church
pdifces valued at about 81, 70O,OOO,OOO.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
Pinn;ng a Medal On
THE BAKER
The BAKER

1t is doubtful II that once famous
expression. Coffee And" would ever
have been II 1t weren't for our friend
lhe baker. For said baker is the gent
who makes the "and' portion OF the
expression.
Who's the fellow who amuses the
klddies with his nice white cap and
apron, and with his flour-besmeared
face2
Who causes sweet odors to flow forth
from hot ovens2
Who comes TO the rescue when friend
wife has neglected TO bake your daily
bread?
Who holds a soft spot in the heart
OF every cookie-loving tot?
While the sweet cookie factory man
IS pulling up the inside OF a raised
doughnut, he is also putting up share
of happiness throughout his neighbor-
hood. We all love to eat, eh
Let's hang gold medal on
Mr. Baker
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
DISCUSS Church
IN CONFERENCE
Conventions to Open in
Dover and Wilmington
Tomorrow
MRS. MCDOWELL AT
WOMEN'S MEETING

The grestest religious conference
that Delaware has ever known will be-
gin tomorrow at Dover, when the ma
iority OF the ministers Of the Slate
VIII assemble at the Pastors Confer
cnce OF the lnferchurch World Move
ment at Wesley Methodist Episcopal
Church. The clergy OF the State is
being cslled together for the purpose
OF having shown 70 them the results Of
the great world survey Of the Inter-
church Allied Movement in order that
the various denominations may de-
eide on what Will be the hest steps TO
take to remove the need, and TO replace
It by Christianity and relief.
The first session Of the conference
will begin at 2 o'cloct and ar'or 'ho
devotional service which starts each
session Or. George A Huntlcy ni.,. =
cal missionary in the service OF the
American Baptist Foreign Missionary
Society. who has had long experience
as q professor at the Baptist College.
Shanghai China. will present the for
eign survey. Using lantern slides. TO
depict the conditions OF the world
abroad. he VIII show the strength and
weakness OF Christianity in the social
ed heather lands.
He will be followed by Dr. C.B Lesh-
er. a missionary TO South China. where
he has lived for 10 years, and where
he and his wife are the only physicians
with modern education In a city Of
250 600 and a district OF 100000 popu- |
lation. John NJ Springer Of Elizabeth (
vile, Belgian Congo. who Is in charge
Of the Central Africa Survey OF the 4
lnterchurch World Movement, and DR.. /
Samuel VI. Zwemer, Of Cairo. Egy1nt. /
American authority on the (
question Each Of these
will tell OF The tremendous need in the
country In which he has had his ex-
perience. end Will show how only the
United States in the form Of a Chris
tian brother and missionary, Is capable
of relieving the need.
At the same time that the Pastors
Conference In starting In Dover. the
Delaware Women's Conference OF the
World Movement will be-
zin In West Presbyterian Church.
Wilmington. II will be modelled on The
'ame plan as the other conference and
many OF the same speakers will be
here. Mrs. William Fraser Mcdowell.
wife OF Bishop Mcdowell. will lead the
cam OF speakers at the women's con-
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
HERE'S THE KING
OF ETIQUETTE

LONDON, (By Mall.)-H you want
to know which knife TO eat your peas
with or how TO eaJ watermelon with
out working your ears. consult Mr.. w.
Knightsmith, OF TIammersmith.
Knlehtsmth locke arter London's
manners. He's The Master Of Cere-
monies de Luke, the Royal Toastmaster.
and his knowledge OF little points OF
etiquette is a marvel TO mankind
Even kings have come under his dis
ciplinary rules.
His mission In life is to guard the un-
written laws Of ceremonial at func-
tions where great men gather. With
his wand Of Office and scarlet coat, he
has preceded along the purple carpet
OF mOnarchial routes no fewer than six
kings. and he has done duty as toast
master in the presence Of more princes
and peers than most peaple knew there
were in the world
To hear yourself announced by
Knightsmlth is to make you throw
your chest out, and lose that wob-
bling at the knees, realizing in thc egcs
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
ISLE OF MAN
FOLK Want Vote
Object TO Taxation With Rep
resentation as House Is
Ignored
MANY REFORMS
ARE DEMANDED
BY MILTON BR0NNER,
European Manager N. 2. A

Europedn Manager n. y. a.
LONDON, March 9.-No taxation
without representation
Some i40 odd years after the Amerl-
can colonies shouted this in defiance
OF King George III Of England, the same
batlle-cry is being raised by the peo-
pie Of the little Isle OF Man who are
ruled by George V OF England. And
their voice Will probably be heard ln
Parliament.
The isle Is ruled by lieutenant
governor and an upper council named
by The crown and by a House of
Keys elected by the people. The coun-
ell and the keys get together TO form
the legislative body known as the Tyn-
wald.
Apparently with the approval of the
taxpayers. the House of Keys has
taken the drastic step OF refusing to
meet with the lieutenant governor and
the upper council because salaries
have been increased without It's con-
sent The salary raises amount 10
800 O00 which is equal TO about one
fourth OF the revenue before the war
10 Is estimated that other raises,
bound TO follow, will run IL up to
S2500OO A much higher rate OF pay
has been given the police. who II Is
claimed have a hard time finding any
thing to do except when the sum
mer tourists begin to arrive. other Of
ncials have also been favored.
The gist OF the complaint is that
the Increases have been granted with
out consultation with the parllamen-
terry body elected by the Manxmen
themselves. They say In the last re-
sort this means the isle is governed
by permanent officials at the home Of
fee In London. who have RESPONSE |
blllty neither to the British House Of
Commons nor TO The Manx people.
The Manx are peculiarly peeved be- !
'ause they have no old age pensions (
md state insurance such as the rest /
Df Britain has. being told that such |
uxuries cannot be afforded They are !
therefore, asking why the luxury OF
'aislng salaries can be AFFORDED.
They are demanding a reform In their
constitution and The House Of Keys is
,elng strongly backed up by the folk
II the little island which sent 5000 out
II It's population Of $1,000 to fight for /
he empire.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09

OF this splendiferous parsonage at least
all men are equal.
Looking back on my rs years ea-
perience Of duty at royal civic, and
society functions, consider that-with
the exception OF royal banquets-the
dinners Of the old city companies OF
London are the most dlgnifled and
we'll ordered ceremonies Of the kind
in fhls country.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
Income Tax
In Nutshell

WHO--Sinplc persons who had mel
income OF $1,000 or more Tor the
year 1919.
Married couples who had net
income OF $1,000.
WHEN-Mnrch IS, 1920, Is final date
for filing returns and making
first payments.
WHERE-Collector OF Internal Rev
enue, H. +. Graham. Hours, Q
A. VI. TO p. VI.
H0W-Full directions on Form
1904 and 1919; also the law
and regulations.
WHAT-Four per cent. normal TAX
on taxable income up TO $1,000
In excess of exemption. Eight
per cent normal tax on balance
OF taxable income. Surtax, from
1 per cent. 10 65 per cent. on net
incomes over $1,000.
Evening journal., 1920-03-09
EXPECT TO CUT
DIPHTHERIA DEATHS.

NEW YORK. March 9-Experiments
by Dr. William H. Park, director of the
research Laboratory OF New York, are
expected to decrease the present 10 per
cent mortality from diphtheria. Sue
cess with the Shick test will enable
mothers to learn II their babies are
immune from the disease in time TO
nave anti-toxin treatment. Diphtheria
annually kills 23,5OO people in the
United States.