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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q. Please give mo information as
TO how tho electric chair is operated?
W. j. l.,
a. In operating an electric chair an
alternating current OF about 1000 volts
is used and is applied thru large cleo
trodcs wettcd with salt solution. one
being Affixed to tn, head and another
to the calf of ono leg. From seven to
ton ampcrcs pass thru the body of the
condemned. The current is usually
applied for about a minute.
Q. What was Julia Marlowc's real
name NJ. a. T.
a. Julia Marlowc's maiden name
was Sarah Frances Frost. Her first
stage name was Frances Brough.
.. Was the present Grand Duchess
OF Luxembourg rcigninE at the begin
ming or tho World War? NJ. II. q.
a. The Grand Duchess Marie Adc-
laidc, was rcigning at the outbreak of
the war. After the armisticc was
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30

Q. Why arc quotations Of Chinese
money always given In Mexican
money? /. T.. r,
a. Tho currency System OF China
is crude. The only thing there that
bears any resemblance to currency
as VIC know 1t is the Mexican silver
dollar. For this reason. quotations aro
given in this medium.
.. What has become OF the "Thco-
dorc Thomas Orchestra" A. Il. T.
a. This orchestra was founded by
Theodore Thomas in 1921. and named
the Chicago symphony Orchestra. Mr.
Thomas conducted the orchestra until
his death In 1905 whcrcupon tho name
was changed to Tho Theodore Thomas
Orchestra" The original name was
again adopted in 1918. and is still used.
q. What IL tho origin OF the word
"jineoism r II. NJ.
\. This found its origin in song
sung in is11-1s when England was
undecided whether to Interfere in a
war being waGed between Russia and
Turkey. The party favoring war used
song containing the words we don't
want to night. but by lingo. II We do.
We've got tho ships. we've got tho men.
we've got tho money too" lingo
was shouted with emphasis and jim
Eptr, became known as a nickname
for the wsr-likc party.
q. what is meant by the expres-
sion "I'll copper that bc,7' II. II.
A. The expression means that the
person talking will bet on the other
side Of the proposion. II comes from
the gam" OF Faro. where n copper or
checker may he placed on cards to
show that the player is betting that the
card loses.
q. What portion ot the worlds sup
ply OF gold is iO tho United states? Is.
~ Is.
a. The United States has about N
mr. rent Of tho worlds supply of gold
and has a larger amount OF gold than
any other nation.
@ what is the length OF an Gle
plants tail2 l.. w.
4. Tho length of an elephants tail
varies from two to three feet.
Q. DO pineapples grow on trees or
on bushes7 II. NJ c.
A. Tho pineapple is defined as n
perennial horb of the family Bromelfa
ceoc. II grows about ) foot high.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
A HORSE SHOE PITCHING PRESIDENT

scending pity. Can America be led
back to the sweet and placid content
mcnt, the beautiful faith and ignor-
ance of the early horseshoe pitching
days?
Game of Quoits
But 1t must be added that horse
shoe pitching has, to a certain extent,
kept up with the times. The game of
cuoits, properly so-callcd. is a sort OF
urbanized horseshoe pitching. in which
iron rings. especially made for the pur-
pose. are used. This is an interna-
tional game and has its tournaments
and champions
Horseshoe pitching proper. as far as
VIC can learn, is a purely American
game. Should you desire to take 1t up.
in order to get your mind in tune with
the administration. We here give
brief summary Of the rules as promul-
gated by no less an authority than tho
Grand League of American Horse
shoe pitchers. 1t is decreed by this
organization that tho pegs shall be
.'sls feet apart Each of them must
be 10 inches long and must project .
inches above the ground. and the pegs
should incline toward each other TO
the extent of one inch from the per-
pendicular. Yellow clay dug up TO tho
depth OF six inches. and wet enough
to prevent shoe from slippiny or
bouncing, should surround the neg, on
all sides. The pitchers box includes
all OF the territory for three feet on
either side of the pegs and six feet
behind IT. The shoes which are pitch
ed must he not moro than Ia inches
lond. 3-t inches wide anl IL in
chcs between the heel caulks. ard each
shoe must weigh not NOR, than two
pounds ounces. In the first class
same. unless the shoe lies within six
inches of the peg II does no: count
anything. Tho closest shoc counts ono
point, and II both shoes arr closer
than either of the opponents shoes II
counts two points A ringer counts
five points IL your shoes lands right
side up and three points II II turns
over. OF course n rin-c- docs rot
count If your opponent Knocks IT off
the peg.
Tho friends or the Gamr claim that
II Is the fricndlicst contest possible.
They say that men wSo rlay uuoits
together never have any serious dis
putcs. They also say taat tho exercise
II affords is excellent. especially for
elderly men. The bending to pick up
the shoes is .spcciaily sliuhrious. II
can be played by all ages and both
sexes. and anywhere ihn. you can find
nfty or sixty feet Of level ground. At
tho same time. a high degree Of skill
Is possible. II you can pitch n shoe
Weighing over two pounds and make II
ring u stake nearly forty feet away.
YOU have good nerves and a good cyc.
Tho horseshoe pitcher IN the White
House is said to have both.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
Horoscope
'The Stars InclIne.
Bat De Not Compel"
SATURDAY, APRIL 80. ,o2,
Copyright, 1921, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)

This is a threatening day. according
to astrology and should be one in
which important decisions arc made
with unusual forethought. The Sun
and Neptune are in malefic ascot.
Let him who expects any sort of an
appointment forebear to push his
claims while this configufration pre-
walls, for he will meet with opposition
and severe criticism.
During this sway suspicion is likely
to control the minds of men, whether
they be in high place or of low estate.
Under this planetary rule dissatis-
faction with political appointments
and criticism of men in places in the
Sun are common.
Women should be especially positive
Neptune's sinister power, since they
may easily become fault finding and
discontented.
There is a sign that is read as dis
turbing the reasoning faculties and so
dissipating common sense: and girls
are supposed to be most easily affected
by the aspect.
The power Of love as a human factor
in the worlds disturbances will be
advocated by "A man who will gain a
large following, the seers prophesy.
Oil interests will he widely discussed
all thru the summer months and ad-
verse conditions that will be felt my
many will cause wide dissatisfaction.
Warning is given against all sorts
OF speculation and especially that
which concerns oil stocks.
This is not a fortunate day for be-
ginning an ocean voyage, for severe
storms arc forecast and there may be
shipwrecks, especially in the Pacific.
New organizations of women seem to
be foreshadowed and one of these will
become popular because 1t opposes
war. which will menace the world
again before the year ends.
There is a prophecy that Russia will
make strong alliances that will be of
great concern to. the United States.
Women come into a planetory gov
crnment that will turn them back to
the household arts that they have de-
serted.
A revival Of interest in homemak-
ing will bring about many improves
ments in domestic conditions, 1t is
prognosticated.
PVsons whose birthdate It is may
have rather a checkcred year Success
followed by appointment may be
met. but the final outcome should be
very fortunate.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Princess Julisna, heir TO tho throne
Of tho Netherlands. born at the PAL
acc of Het Loo. l., years ago today.
Charle. S bobirxtcr. judCo of tho
Federal court at Shsnghai-the only
4. & court outside Of American ter
ritory-horn at Dansrk. III, IS years
ago To-Day.
william II Crane. dean OF tho
American stage, born at leicester.
Mass 5e years ago today.
Mrs. Mary Scott Lord Harrison.
widow of President BENJAMIN Harri-
son. born at Honesdalc. Pa. 81 years
ago today
Homer s. Cummings. chairman OF
the National Democratic committee
in tho last presidential campaign.
born in Chicago, 81 years a.so today.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
Romance Of Words
'ARROWROOT-'
Copyright. 1921. by The Wheeler
syndicate, Inc)

syndicate. Incl
Most persons associate n diet of
trrowroot with the period of conval-
csccncc from illncss-the usual ad-
tunct of milk toast. beef broth and
other invalids' dishcs-and 1t is in
tcrcsting TO note tilat in tho deriva-
ton of the word itself We should
find confirmation OF such an asso
citation of ideas. for "arrowroot' is
an English corruption or phonetic
pronunciation OF the native name
given to tho root by the North Amer
lean Indians who had long used II
to countcract tho poison injected in
to the blood by means of poisoned
arrows
While som" ctymoloEisis trace 9TH
or derivutions OF this word. Il is prac-
ticnlly . certain that 1t originated
among the Indians, for. as additional
proof. we have tho evidence of the
German name for the root-pfcil-
wurz- which corresponds precisely
with the English. Therefore. tho the
malRdics of today are seldom caused
by arrows. recovery from those i'll
ncSscs Is hnstcncd by means of a
paste made from tho same root which
the aboriEincs used to effect the
purely physical injuries inflicted by
their enemies
Monday-"Bullctin,"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
Why?
is TRUE BLUE a SYMBOL OF
GENUINENESS?
Copyright, 1921. by The Wheeler
Syndicate. Inc)

GENUINENESS?
Copyright, 1921, by The Wheeler
Syndicate, Incl
The belief that blue was the hue
of truth. just AS green was the color
associated with infidclity. dates back
to the sharply defined political dis
tinctions which existed in ancient
Rome. Here VIC find that. in the
factions of tho Circus of the Lower
Empire, the Emperor Anastasius Sc
crStly favored the Green's" while
protection of Justinian. Because of
| this, the latter color came to be re-
gardcd as tho symbol of loyalty and
the former was the emblem of trea-
son. The same idea appears to have
found it's way into England at "A very
carly date. for in Chauccr's 'Squicrc's $
Tale" we read:
And by hire beddc's he'd she made
n new.
And covered it with vclouettcs blew.
In signc of trouthc that is In woman
'scne.'
The question of colors camc again
to the fore during the middle part
OF tho Seventeenth century whom
true blue" was adopted as the badge
OF the covenanters. in opposition to
the ca-'c'.n,~1r+rif-w worn by tho
followers of Charles l. Here. how
ever. the selection of the blue was
probably due to the prccept laid
down in tho Biblical Book OF Num-
bers: Speak to the children of Is
racl. and bid them that they make
them frinEes in the borders OF their
and that they put upon the fringe
II riband of blue"
Monday-Why do white marks ap-
pear on the finger nails?
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30

signed there was such dissatisfaction
with hcr attitude toward Germany that
she abdicatcd, and the Luxembourg
Parliament named hcr sister. Princess
Charlotte as her successor.
Q. How much olcomarGarine and
butter Is made in the United Statcs7
c. A. A.
A. In 1870 there werc 3sS. mn. 90
pounds of olcomarrarinc manufac
turcd. o.o10.cl0 pounds Of creamery
butter. and 'co.coo.oto pounds OF farm
butter.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30

answer to any question by writ
Ing The Pueblo Chicftnin Infor-
nation Bureau. Frederic J.
Hasktn. Director. Washington, d.
G. This offer applies strictly to
information. The Bureau can
not give advice on legal, medical.
and financial matters. II tOcs
not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake cx-
bnusttvc research on any sub.
jcct. Write your question plain
~ and briefly. Give full name
and address and enclose two
cents In stamps for return post
age. All replies nrc sent direct
TO tho inVuircr.)
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30

Wash, and have never felt better than
have the last two years. can work,
eat. sleep, and feel as strong as can be.
Doctors told me could never havo
children-1 was too weak but after
taking Vegetable Compound it strength
cned me so I guve birth to an eight
pound boy. was we'll all the time, did
all my work up to the last day, and had
. natural birth. Everybody who knew
what made me strong tell them with
great pleasure, Il took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound and never
felt better in my life.' Use this testi-
monial at any time. Mrs. Er.izAnErH
SMART. 142 w. Sixth ST., Lowell, Mass.
This experience of Mrs. Smart Is surely
strong recommendation for Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It %
cnly one Of q great many similar casss.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

lsss-Francs Mailer dc Laval. the
first Roman Catholic bishop in
Canada. born in France. Died
in Quebec. May 6. iI0s.
lTsO-U. < Congress enacted that
every soldier should have half
gill of rum. brandy or whis-
ky daily.
lsio-A general post-officc was cs-
tablishcd In Washington, ID. c.
lss5-Roccption given Lafayette at
Kassaskis. Ill.
lssi-tord Aycbury tSir John Lub-
backJ. banker who became
famous as an author and -ci-
aptin born IN London. Died
MAY IS. 1918.
1Is.-Thc fira, railroad in Brazil
wa opened in tho presence of
tho emperor.
is,l-Rcv. PhIlItps Brooks was
Iectrd Protestant Episcopal
bishop Of Massachusetts,
,oot-Thr Louisiana purchasc Expo
sition was opened at 81. Louis
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
The Knox Resolution

Democratic senator's, defending n Republican prcs-
dent against the trcsnsses of Republican senators, have
at least the virtue Of consistency 1t would doubtless
be easy for them imagine that Democratic president
is still in the White House, and all they have TO
do is to reteratc the arguments they made when this
resolution before them the former session.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW

The Chieftain Information Bureau at
Washington furnishes readers, free of
charge. with accurate and authorita-
ti7e answers to questions or any and
Al, subjects concerning which informa-
tion can be had from the unparalleled
resources OF the various federal gov
eminent departments. the great library
Of Congress and the many experts ard
ecientists In tho government service.
Two cents In postage for reply must
accompany each inquiry. State clearly
th' information wanted and address.
THE PUEBLO CHIEF-rAIN INFORMA-
TON BUREAU.
Frederic J. Haskin. Director.
Washington. d. C.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
Where 1t Started
THE SAFETY RAZOR

iCopNrighI, 1NGI. by Tho WhocIcr
Syndicate. Incl
Tho first safety razor. which was
merely an ordinary straight razor
with u detachable guard. was made
hy Michael Hunter. of Sheffield.
England. in 1875. Razors with re-
blsdca were not introduced
until some time later. The Gillette
type was one OF tho first to be pat
cntcd In America
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30

was very irregular.
If I did any house.
cleaning or washing
| would faint and
have to be put to
bed, my husband
thinking every min
ute was my last
After reading your
textbook for women
l took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
l,sed tho Snpafiva
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

constitutionality Of Kansas Indus
triai Court established. ..
roles defeated tho BoiFhcvih In
South Ukraine. .
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30

Mrs. George Maynard Minor Of
Waterford, Conn, presiden. gsn-
erai Of the Daughters Of the Amer
lean Revolution, is presiding over
the sessions Of the thirtieth conti-
mental congress being held in
Washington. One thousand dele
gates representing 100000 MEM
bcrs are attending the congress-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30
THIS WOMAN'S
EXPERIENCE
Brings a Ray of Hope to
Childless Women

Lowell, Mass" had anemia from
the time l was sixteen years, old and
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-04-30

THE CHIEFTAIN has the best
quality of circulation for advertisers
of any newspaper published in Colo
rado. II consistently supports the up
building OF tho state with just regard
TO every citizen, and It has tho confi-
dcnce and approval of Colorado's best
citizens of every class and section.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-02
Indian Leads with :
American Second
in Hudson BAY DERBY

The Pas, Manitoba, Mar 1-Pran.
tau, an Indian driver, and Goyne. an
American, were fighting for the lead
ing position in the 200-mile Hudson
Bay dog derby tonight over the snow
covered trail between here and Film.
Hon.
Al :he 25 mile mark. these tSo
teams were two miles ahead Of .sc
ctEer six contestants, with Pranteau
.co-yards In the clad. The course lIes
from here to Flinfion and return The
winner is expected to arrive here TO.
morrow.
Cioseobservers of this and other
races expressed the belief that tho
Terrific pace set by the leaders misht
use up their dogs before the race is
over, but this opinion was not shared
oy friends of the Indian and Amer.
lean drivers. both of whom have OK.
cellent dog teams and are recognized
as expert "mushers."
The race started at II O'Clock to.
Gay under mild weather conditions
winch softened the snow and made
Tue gong harder than usual at this
TINE OF the year. The dogs were
equipped with moccasins to protect
,neir Feet when the race started
Barring unfavorabe weather cond.
.ions, Flinfion should be reached late
.isnt and the return trip started
Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-02
Berlin Must Authorize
Higher Figures Say
German Delegates, London

,. London, March 1-(By The Assoc
ciated Press)-"We have no mower
to vary our proposals, but il the
other side makes suggestions con-
corning them we can communicates
with Berlin, which will make naxsi-
bic discussion" said Herr Sehroe-
der, secretary of the German finance
department, speaking for the Gerna n
delegation tonight.
IF the conference is broken I'D he
cause our offer does not satify the
allies, it can not be helped" he con-
tinued. I'VE shall have to 20 back
to the treaty and wait for the allies to
submit PREPARATIONS figures as pro-
vided for in the treaty
sit. would do France no good to
further invade our country: she
would get nothing and would be put
to considerable expense"
The opinion of Herr Schroeder is
the allies apparently misunderstood
the German offer. 1t was presented
in German, and the delegates could
not digest it so quickly. he said. The
allies apparently forgot all about
what they had already received from
Germany in kind. including estates
in Poland and Sehleswig, which the
Poles and Danes could not pay for.
This was a matter for negotiations.
IL see no other way to solve the
problem; We can not make a higher
Offer" Herr Schroeder concluded.
Without Upper Silssia, Germany
could not pay the bill"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-02
Senate Calls on
President to Call
Disarmament Meet

washington, March l-(By the
Associated Press)--By unanimous
vote, % senator's answering the roll
call in the Senate tonight attached
as an amendment to the naval op-
preparations bill section calling
upon the President to call a confer
ence of the United States. Japan and
Great Britain to consider naval dis
armament. ..,'...-.r
The proposition originally present.
ed by Senator Borah. Republican,
Idaho, was put before the Senate
under unanimous consent agreement
by Senator Edge. Republican, New
Jersey, and the vote was taken on his
amendment. The vote was taken
after seven hours Of debate which
included an executive session at
which foreign affairs particularly in
reference to Japan were discussed.
Senator Walsh, Democrat, Mon
tana, PROPOSED as a substitute for the
Borah-Edge amendment. a plan for
a conference on general disarmament
to be called by the President. This
after several hours of debate, was
defeated 2S to 30 by a practically
strict party vote. Senator Smith,
Georgia, was the only Democrat to
vote with the Republicans and no
Republicans voted in it's favor.
Though the session OF the Senate
was nearly IL hours in length, the
naval bill itself, was barely touched
upon.
Senator Poindexter. Republican,
Washington, in charge of the naval
bill, after the disarmament vote
moved that the Senate recess until
IL A. NJ. tomorrow, but Senator
Jones, Democrat, New Mexico. sug-
gested that an adjournment be TAX
en- instead. The adjournment under
Senate rules would dispiace the
naval bill from first place on the
calendar for the first two hours of
tomorrow's session during which
Senator Jones said supporters of the
bonus bill for ex-servfce men would
seek to advance that measure. On
a roll call the adjournment pro-
posal was defeated % to 16, and
the Senate recessed continuing the
naval bill in its privileged position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-03-02
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
ARGUE ABLY ON
IMMIGRATION POLICY

In the two debates held in the Wa
terville High school Assembly hall,
Tuesday evening on the proposition:
Resolved: That immigration into
the United States should be prohibit
ed for a period of Ave years." strong
and excellent arguments were pre-
scented by the speakers on both sides.
The first debate in which the affirma-
tive was supported by Mabel MacGib-
bon. Robert Parmenter and Kenneth
Smith and the negative by Philip Ma
gem, Earl Merriman and Raymond
McKechnie, was won by the mega
tive.
The second debate, in which the
speakers for the Affirmative were EN-
lily Barrows, Ralph Larrabee and An
gela Delaney. and for the negative,
Arthur Huston, Russell Squire and
Arthur Presey, was won by the at
tirmative.
Judges for the first debate were
Miss Alice Clarkin, Mrs. Fred Sta
pies and Miss Sadie Blake. The
judges Of the second debate were the
same, with the exception Of Jefferson
]. Smith. who acted in the place Of
Kiss Alice ClarAin.
There was an excellent attendance
Of parents. friends of the school and
students. and great interest was
manifastod in the efforts OF the pu-
pie. who had been well trained by
Mrs. Margaret Cost:n and Miss Al
ice Clarkin.
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FAIRFIELD

The Fairfield and Benton Board Of
Trade will observe Thursday night
March 10, as ladies' night. with a
banquet and speaking. Each one Of
the ladies' clubs will choose some
member to speak at this time. W
c. =. Billings, who has been i'll att
his home on Main street, is recover
Ing and will soon be able to be out.
>Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Gregory,
who have been living in Detroit, Mich.
for several months. have arrived In
town and will pass some time here.
Tho Social Neighbors will hold their
annual meeting Thursday at the home
OF Mrs. Bert Williamson. 1t will be-
an ail-dey session and covered dish
dinner will be served at noon on
GERS will be elected for the year.
Erwin Ladd who IL employed In
Portland, is passing a few days at
his home on winchester street.
The regular meeting OF the Woman's
Relief Corps will be held this evening
at G. A. r. hall.
Miss Edna Henry. who is employed
In Winsiow, passed the day in town
Yesterday with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs George Henry.
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FRENCH READY
.(Continued from paoe onsl

VIII come before tomorrow niRht at
the earliest, as II is presumed the
Germans VIII be given a final 6ppor-
tunity to recede from the position
taken today. II a marching order
comes tomorrow night, the troops viii
be ready to go forward Thurnday
morning at daybreak. gts
The Associated Press was. inform !.
ed from Belgian sources today that
Belgium is ready to follow Frances
lead. The fact that General Masiinz
chief of the Belgian general stan vas
called hurriediy to London ana left
Brussels this afternoon, to ocnfer With
Marshal Foch and Field Marshal VII :
son is Interpreted In Belgian circles
as meaning that the plan decided up-
on contemplates collaboration Of Bel
sian troops in the Essen Dusseldorf
district.
During the past three days $4,000
Belgian troops on the Rhine have
been reinforced by two divisions.
while the French lines have ls0 600
men in the occupation zone with 2fo :
90 held in reserve, less than "a hours
away.