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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

q. What us the area and popu-
lation of Ellis Island R. A. H.
4. Ellis Island has an area OF
IA acres and population of 4S7. II
was made a government station for
the landing of immigrants in 1891
The population consists for the
most part of government officials
and their staff of assistants.
Q. How much oxygen is there in
the air at the highest altitude that
an airplane has reached? F. W.
"A. At an altitude of eight miles,
which is the limit reached by air
plane, the air contains about one
fourth of the amount of oxygen
found at the surface of the earth.
At sea level, the oxygen content of
the air is 81 per eent-at eight
miles above it is less than per
cent.
O.. How many soldiers is the
United States to keep in Germany?
G. R.
A. The secretary of war an
nounces that the government will
retain approximately $500 officers
and men in the occupied area OF
Germany for an indefinite period,
the remainder to be withdrawn
gradually.
@. What was the original "A>no.
one"? K. L.
A. The term "A-no. one" origi-
mated as a symbol used in the
classified ton of wooden ships by
Lloyd's Maritime Insurance asso-
citation. 1t denoted that the hull
and equipment OF the ship in ques-
ton were in good condition.
Q. Please give the storY of
Annie laurie" D. E L.
A. Sir Robert Laurie. first baro-
net OF the Maxwellton family. (ere-
ated 81 March, 1851 had by his
second wife, three sons and four
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

Due to the self imposed strain with which he
has entered upon his task, Postmaster General
Will H. Hays. has broken in health, and, obed-
lent to the requirements of his physician has
been Obliged to take a short rest The post
master general is as live a wire as ever sat in
cabinet, and his spirit of energy has not only
improved the postal service, but popularized
it immensely. His friends in and out of the
postofhce will hope that the boon of restored
strength will be his for Christmas.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
The Daily Short Story

sit down in that rocker and BIZ
comfortable and tell me all the
news Dad says you're the best
fruit grower around these parts.
! understand you took all the prizes
! at the county fair"
| Rob grinned as he bit into tbs
fresh doughnut. You must come
over and see my orchard some dav
Ruthie." he said, modestly. But
why all this activity on your
vacation
You remember Kitty" Ruth
| asked, as she stirred her pickles,
/ Well, she's going to be married
next month and live in our apart
nent- The furniture is all hers,
anyway. So l have to find another
place to live. I've decided to give
! Kitty a unique wedding present.
L m going 10 fill a huge barrel with
Jars of homemade preserves, and
JeiIeS, and pickles, and canned
tmngs- She needs something like
that, to offset the disadvantages of
trying to keep house in such a TIM
piace. Why, this lovely, big, sun
ny kitchen would hold our whole
apartment"
Il thought you were mighty fond
OF New York;" said Rob.
Ruth began to fill the Jars and
her back was turned to him, so he
could not see the twinkle in her
eye. Il hate New York" she re-
piled, emphatically. when l be-
gin housekeeping it will be-weu,
IL wont be in New York;"
That afternoon, Ruth went over
with Rob to inspect his farm.
It's called Hammond Hill Farm.
now Rob explained, proudly. as
they drove up the hill and could
see the rows and rows of sturdy
trees. Laeer they went to the
packing house where boxes of prize
apples were ready for shipment.
These are beauties," Ruth ex-
Gained, honestly, looking down at
the tempting Gravensteins before
How would you like a box Of
these to send to Kitty, along with
'he barrel of goodies?" Rob asked.
On Rob. how thoughtful you
are Ruth gave him a grateful
20 you still remember how to
make apple pies, Ruthie?'
Sne biushed "I-er-yes of
course" she stammered.
"a ike to have one of vour
; apple pies cooking in my kitchen,
us lovely. big. sunny one Iike
your mothers. I've had the house
all fixed over, Ruthie, all the con-
vehiences young housekeepe-
would want" The words came
swiftly. and he grasped her hands
in his as he spoke.
We haven't shaken hands vet
have wef Ruth laughed in embar-
rassment.
The grip on her hands was ra-
leased, but presently her chin was
tenderly tilted upward. and Rob,s !
gray eyes were caressing her.
Why waste time shaking hands. |
Ruth. sweetheart" he asked. grave.
y. when there's something else
I'd lot rather dog"
And without more ado. he did 1t.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
CIR Tnnthat,t1r
-EPITAPH:-
HERE LIES MANS ANCIENT ENEMY.
4 DULL CARE
WHO p1usrERs rHs UxLovED cuss.
| REWAREt
3FAREMELL TO THEE.

tCnncIudfng Reel of "Aint We Got Fun")
oh, it's awful, awful nice to be handmade to
the Queen,
To wear a white Colonial wig upon your
whirling bean;
And ride in stately splendor in a shiny
limousine;
Fen tho depriving you Of that on which to
vent your spleen!
Farewell to thee Farewell to thee,
Aspirant to poetic, leafy laurels!
One last grand fling in accents loud l sing,
Until we meet again!
II you think 1 throw the bull with gen'rous,
lavish, flowing hand,
What about your phony trumpet that you loot
toot DER the land,
Shouting shrieks of admonition with flourish
bold and grand?
Methinks the times arrived your painful wall
ing must be canned!
Farewell to thee, farewell to thee,
Fen tho your flowing whiskers streak
with foam,
And in despair you tear your blondine hair,
and paw the earth with fiery hoof.
Oh. every little thornlet. had a meaning all its
Ard every little thornlet hooked vote for me
to own;
So you see It's only natural / should be so
near the throne;
And distance lends enchantInent to your weak,
exhausted moan
{
Farewell to thee, farewell to thee
The while you pour peroxide on your
wounds,
Your speeches. wrath but needs a SALTY
BATH
Ia Ia! until we meet again.
For I've rings upon my fingers, and the dia-
monds vie the sun.
To the tinkle of your TESTERS bells your exit
you've begun;
There's a moral-do you get TIN this tilt
"Aint We Got Fun
I pray you don't get choked the while you
Etc" the dust and rum
(The End
CACTITS
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

daughters, CT whom Anne Wa
much celebrated for her beauty.
She made a conquest OF Mr. DolB'
las OF England. who composed
poem to her-One not unlike l45
poem used by Lady John SCOT y
her musical arrangement Oh l-s
familiar song. Anne Laurie MAJ
ried John Ferguson Of CTaiglS
rock.
Q. Is it dangerous so crush l--1
foods with the teeth ? W. Z. +
A. While crushing such thias'
as hard crusty foods, hard caA4iI1.
etc, may tend 10 increase flaws u
the enamel OF teeth, inYestlsA-4ly'--I.
of the crushing force Of the 1ss-
have proved that sound teen e. O..
capable of crushing much naill'
substances than these without IL
furious effect.
@. Are we exporting as nut.
meat this year as We dlo -a'
year? h. u -
A. The Institute Of Amefic..
Meat Packers say that we are g
porting more meat, but that =.
price has declined. The quAAa.s
of meat exported in the first BE.
months of 1921 showed an ineFezI5-
Of 13 per cent over the same pr.
cd of 1920, while the value snow
q decrease of % per cent. ~ ~
ing September Of this year, y.
946,63S pounds Of meat ana u
products. worth s25. 903, S37 We
exported as compared with tn. r. =.
s93, 016 pounds, worth $25'5ol''-
during September, 1920.
@. What was the first chufc1
-ablished in New York city! III
A. The Dutch Reformed cn.;-
mas the oldest church organil1.5ss-
IN New York city. Next 10 o.. o.,
Of foundation is the Eplss'F
shurch-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

The citizens of Muskegon, Mich, voted four
to one in favor of the street car, as against the
jitney bus. in special election Thursday. The
'Muskegonians have needed the lesson of other
Michigan cities that have permitted the bus to
run the street cars of the streets:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

A $40 bill attached only by string to tag
bearing the of the addresseee travelled
through the mails from South Carolina to
Washington, and was successfully delivered.
Who says the men in the postal service not
honest? ~
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
HEALTH TALKS
By William Brady, NJ. [
Noted Physician and Author.

7 coffee with faint praise. but his
| findings do not jfbe well with his
faint praise of the beverage, the
latter being perhaps the doctors
prejudice. Dr. Hawk is not
physician.
Unquestionably some semi-inva-
lids should not take coffee except by
their physicians approval. No
child under the ageAof 16 years
should drink even small amounts of
coffee. For the rest of US cup or
two of properly made coffee for
breakfast is a blessing froU every
point of view. But coffee that has
been boiled even wee bit has lost
something, for boiling extracts the
tannic acid which is pretty tough on
even the best of stomachs.
Questions and Answers.
The Way to Go About tt trust
am not annoying you too much,
but 1 should very much like to
know Just how one should go about
using what you term the Karell
regimen for reduction?
MRS. e. WI.
Answer-First you catch your
Karell regimen. Can't supply that
for anybody unless 1 know it is
needed You and several dozen
others who have written about it
have failed to show me tha0it is
needed. 1 must know your age,
height and weight.
Are Second Hand Books SAM
tary?-I am a lover of good books,
but, alas, cannot afford to spend
as much as l should like to spend
on books. have thought of buying
second hand books, but have hesi-
tated. Will you kindly inform me
any disease by using second hand
books? P. NJ. F.
Answer-No.- Second hand books
are quite as safe to buy and use
as Is second hand money-anii few
of US refuse to accept second hand
money on the ground that it may
be unsanitary.
Bow Legs-Is it possible to
straighten my legs, which are
bowed from the knee to the ankle?I
| am II. !. S.
Answer-Only by operation on
the bones.
Treatment of Nervous Break
down.-Please tell me how to treat
a young man for nervous break
down caused by overwork. He is
go and in Arizona at present?
MRS. T. G. L.
Answer-You should consult a
physician for medical advice "Ner-
vous breakdown" is as meaningless
or indefinite as an explanation of I!
illness as ''Overwork" is as a cause i
of illness. II the young mans
health is impaired, he should have
medical advice and treatment, and /
not meaningless and soothing as
surances. /
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

Another disadvantage of professional sport
is that the managers never seem to kno7
when the season is over.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

The war veteran who shot a Chicago packer
must have discovered who invented canned
corned beef
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
ARREST WOMEN RIOTERS.

Pittsburg. Kan. Dec. 17.-Four
women. alleged participants IN mine
riots. were arrested.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17

The best holiday happiness that can come to
you will be In making someone else happy.
Try it
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-17
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The New York herald., 1921-06-11
DISCIPLINING OF SIMS
NOW REGARDED CERTAIN

the Ambassador at the Pilgrim dinner
last month, where ne was quoted as
saying this country sent troops into the
war most laggardly and reluctantly"
and that we were afraid not TO fght.'
were worse than the remarks attributed
to Admiral Sims.
Turning his guns upon Admiral Sims
Mr. Harrison declared II hope the
Naval Affairs Committee will procure
from the Secretary of the Navy, who has
requested IL. an explanation of that
speech at the very earliest opportunity.
If the Secretary of the Navy does not
act Congress should take immediate
action. The Government ought to get
rid of this man Sims. He ought not TO
be kept in the navy. AS to the other
fellow, who has a higher place than he.
he should be recalled quickly
A resolution declaring Rear Admiral
Sims IAN undesirable alien" and deny
ing him readmittancc to any American
port was introduced in the House late
to-day by Representative Gallivan, Dem
ocrat. Massachusetts,
The resolution referred to Rear Ad-
niral Sims as "a foreign born citizen of
the United States. but now connected,
unhappily and unfortunately, with the
naval establishment Of this country
On other occasions. it added, he had
publicly stated that in case of war be-
tween the United States and Great Brit
ain one British ship could easily dispose
Of four or five American ships OF corre-
spending type and it charged that
Sims has publicly deprecated his su-
perior officers in the naval establishment
and the character and quality of the
Government of this Republic"
The New York herald., 1921-06-11
IRISH NOW ARRANGING
WORLD WIDE MEETING
Expected British Will Try to
Impede Conference.

Special Gable TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921. by THE NEW YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
London, June 10.
Art O'Brien. Sim Fein spokesman in
London and head OF the Irish Self De-
termination League, announced to-day
that the first steps had been taken
toward organizing a conference OF the
Irish race throughout the world. lie
said the organizing secretary had taken
offices In Paris and hoped to be able to
call together representatives OF the Self
Determination League from each prov
ince In Canada. Newfoundland. Austria
liza. New Zealand and Africa and from
each State In the United States repre-
senting the American Association for
the Recognition of the Irish Republic.
There will be members from Argentine.
Chile and Bolivia. and also representa-
tives of old Irish blood In Spain. Austria
France, Italy. &c. and members of the
leagues In Scotland, England and Wales.
The plans are not yet far enough ad-
vanced to determine the place and time
OF meeting. II is likely that the Foreign
Office will be inclined to malse represen-
tations informally If not formally to any
country which facilitates such a meet
ing.
The New York herald., 1921-06-11
DR. R.BUTLER'S LONDON
SPEECH CALLED OFF
lie Is Notified That Dinner
Planned for June % Has
Been Cancelled.

DR.. Nicholas Murray Butler. president
of Columbia University. received a cable
yesterday informing him that the din
ner planned for June % by the Ameri'
can University Union OF Europe in honor
of the Premiers attending the British
Imperial Conference in London had been
cancelled.
Nevertheless ~, Butter will sail for
England Tuesday on the Aquitania, and
probably will speak at some other func-
ton planned for the Premiers. II was
explained at Columbia that in any
event. DR.. Buffers trip has nothing
about IL to warrant the impression that
he will do more than express his own
opinions There will be nothing official.
or even quasi official. about his visit.
Contrary to an earlier report. he will not
address the British Imperial Conference
itself.
"AboNt ten days ago." said DR.. But
Ter. "a cable was received from Lon
don inquiring whether ] would ac-
cept an invitation to make an address
on June % at one of the functions
planned in connection with the coming
conference in London OF the British and
Colonial Premiers. This was under
the entertainment Of the distinguished
visitors from the colonies, and. as such.
to have the full knowledge and approval
of the Government. II was not sup
posed TO be an official function, and, or
course, there was no suggestion that
foreigner. especially a private citizen.
was asked TO discuss imperial problems
with the heads Of the various Govern
ments In the British Empire.
ut was believed that what was de-
sired was some discussion OF American
experience in the development OF the
Federal system of Government. partic-
ularly as concerns the preservation OF
local autonomy side by side with a
strong central administration, including
it's control and direction of foreign
policy.
with this understanding the invita-
ton was accepted. Shortly afterward In
quiry was made by cable as to the pre-
else character OF the meeting at which
the address was to be delivered and as
10 the amount OF time to be allotted to
II Until information on these points
could be had II was impossible TO make
any definite statement In response to
the inquiries that were received. A cable
received to-day states that the func-
ton planned for June - has been can
celled.
'T do not expect 10 have any further
information until I reach London In
any event 1 feel sure that the public
Importance of the invitation has been
exaggerated"
The New York herald., 1921-06-11
FORCE GERMANS AND
POLES FURTHER APART
Allied Troops Clear Silesia's
PIebiscite Area.

LONDON. June 10--Armed Germans
south OF Gleiwitz. in Silesis. have been
ordered by the interallied commission
TO withdraw TO the west OF the Oder
River. and the Poles in the same sector
have been ordered to withdraw TO tine
boundary between Rybnik and Ratibor.
according to the London Times Oppeln
correspondent. This Ia described as the
first time definite scheme for restoring
order has been applied. This move Will
be followed by the successive withdra wal
OF the Poles and Germans In opposite
directions until the whole OF the pieb-
'scite area Is clear Of armed civilians.
The British Black Watch regiment
Yesterday occupied the railway junction
at Vossowska. pushing the Poles further
south.
The first casualty suffered by the
British soldiers since their entry into
Upper Silesia occurred to-day when a
sergeant Of the Black Watch was shot
dead by an unknown person. The sho l.
r 9. adds the correspondent, cannot be
laid with certainty 10 the account OF
either the Poles or Germans.
The New York herald., 1921-06-11
GALES SURE OBREGON
WILL SOLVE PROBLEM
u. S. Charge Has Conference
With Foreign Secretary.

MExIco CITY, June 1o.-George T.
Summerlin. the American Charge daft
faires here. made a hurried trip TO the
Foreign Office to-day and remained in
conference with Alberto ]. Pani, Secre-
tary OF Foreign Affairs. for few mo-
ments.
In answer to a query whether he had
delivered the American State Depart
ments answer to President Obregon's
latest note. the charge declared there
was nothing 10 say at present.
p. Elias Gales. Secretary Of the In
terror. who has returned from an extern
sive trip throughout the republic. ex-
pressed optimism over the situation
which has arisen between tho United
states and Mexico relative to recogni-
ton being extended TO the obregon Gov
ernment.
''I am absolutely sure" said the Sec
retary. that President Obregon will be
able to solve the so-called conflict with
the United States without disparage-
mcnt of himself or the nation"
The New York herald., 1921-06-11

ceived from Admiral Sims an answer
to the cable order for corroboration or
denial of the cabled text of his original
speech. Secretary DENLY was plainly
surprised by the defiant attitude taken
by the Admiral. and an additional order
explicitly directing him 10 remain dis
creetly silent while official action on his
original utterance is pending is being
seriously considered.
Admiral Sims's indiscretion continued
to focus the attention OF Congress to-
day, where il was intimated in both
houses that some action might be aiken
by the joint body Just what power the
Congress could or would exercise In dis
ciplining a naval officer has not been
made clear. In the Senate Senator Pat
Harrison (Miss) demanded the recall
of both Admiral Sims and Ambassador
George Harvey. referring 20 them as
these two gold dust twins who now
represent the United States in England
'If the Secretary of the Navy does
not act Senator Harrison said, refer
ring to Admiral Sims. Congress should
take immediate action
He reviewed at length some of their
utterances that have caused comment
here and said that Admiral Sims ought
to be dropped from the navy and that
the British Ambassador should be
brought home, insisting that this action
be taken before they brought further
disgrace upon the good name of
America
Mr.. Harrison. who bitterly opposed
the confirmation of Ambassador Harvey.
again asserted that the statements of
The New York herald., 1921-06-11
GERMAN RADICALS HOPE
TO LEAD REVOLUTION
Rodek Admits Russia Must
Accept Aid of Capital.
BIZ the Associated Press.

RIGA, Letvia. June i0.-That the Ger
man Communists hope TO take from the
"wavering hands" Of the Russians the
leadership In the campaign for a world
revolution was the announcement made
b. Karl Radek In Moscow at a meeting
OF the Russian Communist party Radek
declared the German Communists were
stronger through the split in their ranks
end would In future be the most infiuen-
tial Communists in the world
I'VE are aware that failure to ma
terialize one-hundredth part of our
programme Is through Russia's isola-
tion,' he said. but IL Russia H. able 20
hold on until Germany has recovered
economically we will come to her assist
ance."
After expressing his agreement with
Lenines alleged belief that Russia tenn
porarily must live with the aid of capt.
talism, Radek asserted that Trotzky and
other prominent Communists. after care
full study OF the problem, had arrived at
the conclusion that the revolutionary
movements were stronger than ever.
The New York herald., 1921-06-11
HUGHES SUPPORTED
IN MEXICAN POLICY
No Recession From Position
Taken by the State De-
partment.
TIME TO SETTLE MATTER
Belief i'm Washington Plan
Will Be Reached to Give
Needed Guarantees.
TIME TO SETTLE NATTER

Special Despatch TO THE New Yonx HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. c., juno 10.
Secretary Hughes received the solid
support of the Harding Cabinet to-day
in his policy OF dealing with Mexico.
There will be no recession from the
position taken by the State Department.
as described In the recent statement
made public by Mr.. Hughes. nor will
recognition be extended before negotia-
ton OF treaty Of amity and commerce
Is completed, despite the protests of
President Obregon.
1t was decided that the time has come
to press settlement with Mexico to a
conclusion. and the United States will
stand upon the fundamental principle
enunciated by Secretary Hughes In his
note to the Soviet Government of Rus
sia and his statement on Mexico. That
principle. as applied to Mexico, Is that
all this Government asks Is assurance
of protection Of life and property in
Mexico such as exists in the relation
ships of all civilized nations.
Official comment on reports from
Mexico City were refused. 1t was
admitted. however that the problem
Is one of diplomatic negotiation md
the inference was drawn that the State
Department does not believe the door
to further understanding is closed.
George T. Summerlin, the American
Charge at Mexico City. is in daily
communication with President Obregon
and the officers of his Government. 1t
is believed the Mexican Governmep t
will work out a plan by which il will
be able to give to the United States
the necessary guarantees it seeks.
Reports from Mexico City quoting
Obregon as saying that personal rep
resentatives of President Harding had
approached him with certain proposals
before the arrival 81 Mexico City of
Mr.. Summerlin we're positively denied.