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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-03
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

red blood from the wealthiest mans
hand. The white orchid seemingly
shuddered and writhed. Its deli
cate petals turned gray and
crumpled. 1t faded into an ash and
was gone.
The boys face was white and
awed. He looked apprehensively at
the man. 'Oh, sir -" he said,
his voice weak.
"It's gone. Tom" The man
spoke lightly.
Yep, like death, SIR"
Eyes, like death, Tom. OF
dreams"
"Oh. no, yer honor. oh no, sir,
mean; dreams they amt like that.
II ye believe in 'em and put faith
in 'em they're bound. sir, bound to
come true"
And why do you think 20. Tom r
Me mother, she says 30. yer
sir. I mean
The wealthiest man felt . lump
In his throat and q fullness around
his eyes that was even more force
full than earlier that morning, when
Old Scout feebly tried to wag his
tail Just before
could you get into college. Tom
It's awfully hard. There's exams
and schooling -"
Toms whole body was tense with
eagerness. "Oh, sir. we're doin
that. Mary n me. I'm goin' to
night school and Mary helps me
too. Mary's my sister,"
And ma" asked the man.
Zoe, ma, we'll. there's her eyes
you know, SIR"
"Ah, yes. her eyes," the old man
repeated.
Tom edged nearer. "Oh, y-sir
I mean, they're such beautiful eyes
mas are. Big and soft and brown
but. sir" Tom touched the sleeve
Of the mans coat, "she can't sec
nothin'." He fingered the broad.
cloth. bat yer honor, Mary n me
Re goin' to flx that. There's doc.
tors maybe what could help her
don't ye think, yer hon-sir,
mean"
The wealthisst man passed tn
back Of his hand acr0s shis own
eyes. 'Tom." he said, you saw
that orchid there!''
Eyes, SIR"
do you know how much money
Il cost! p
Tom srinnsd and shook his head
n denial.
THAI Aova. Ton, just that eas
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cost $25." The wealthiest mans
voice was stern. Tom Quivered .
bit, he knew the boss could be very
severe.
Every day. Tom. l have such .
one here in my ONCE"
Yes, SIR"
That's SIS . day, Tom" The
man smiled somewhat grimly. "How
much 10 that . week, boyT Tom
pondered.
The wsalthiest man continued.
How much do you get a week,
Tom?"
Five, sir" He was at once
alert. got raise. sir, from $3.50
you know" The wealthiest man
cringed.
"Tom." he said, what do you
need most in the world?" Tom
screwed his face in thought. He
did not answer.
What do you want most, Tom !!
Tom shut his eyelids tight In the
intensity Of his thought. His en-
tire face puckered until wrinkles
and freckles were apparently hi
only features.
The wealthiest man laughed
Tom opened his eyes and laughed
too.
Don't Won know TOu ~
mo, yer hon-sir. l mean. II
amt time fer mother raise yet, n
Mary can't 90 to college cause she's
got another year ct high school,"
And your mother. Tom"
And mas gonna git her eyea
fixed - soon's / save enough
money" Tom smiled confidently Il
the man. Nope, DON know
Unless what. Tomr
"A goose, SIR"
"A goosei"
Yep. like ct the old place thai
ma tells about" The boys face
was all anticipation nov. Clearly
the momentous question Was an
suered. Above al else hs needed
and wanted . goose.
"A Christmas goose. stuffed, sir.
The wealthiest man smiled kind.
y. There shall BE- . stuffed goose
il"
Yep. yer hoaof." Tom in his
anxiety forgot the dr.
III can help eat 4 I'm geoss
hungry. too"
you hungry. SIR Tom express.
Led uncoadittoned doubt
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and the Hepburn law of 1906.
@. What is . pork barrel p
G. l. T.
A. This is a United States DO
litical slang phrase, referring to a
fund Of money appropriated from
The federal treasury. as for improv-
ing rivers and harbors, or erecting
public buildings, regarded as ap-
propriated more for local patron
age than to make needed improve
ments.
@. What country was first to e.
tablish an educational system that
was not based on religion?
w. H. N.
A. The Greeks were the first to
work out q theory Of practical edu-
cation based upon fact and prac-
tice rather than religious beliefs
and ecclesiastical ceremonies. From
the middle of the 7th century B. c.,
! there have been elementary schools
in Athens which were originally of
10 tWo-fold character music
schools which later developed into
= study Of literature; second, gym
nasium schools. which later devel-
oped into physical culture schools,
and later added mathematics,
@. What two cities were plan
ned to be capitals Of countries
A. Washington. D. c., and Petro-
grad. Russia. were designed and
built to be capitals of nations.
Q. How did the Sistine Madonna
get fts name? H. A.D.
A. It was 20 called because il
was painted by Raphael for the
Black Monks OF San Sisto.
Q. What IL the length Of time re.
quired in college to qualify for Holy
Orders In the Roman Catholic
church, g =
A. A 6-year preliminary college
course. two years Of philosophy and
four years OF theology is required !:
n all IL years Of preparation for
Holy Ordafs,
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c0ntA0eAtiAl, the FepkAf0 being cent 0lKee
paid - anonymous lettefs.)
Q. Is it true that Chicago has
as large q population as Wiscon-
sin? r. q.
A. According to the 1920 census
the population of Chicago is g.
i01, 705, while there are 1881 ,S39
people In the state of Wisconsin.
@. What Is the most widely read
book. next to the bible! l. M. C.
A. Thomas A. Kempis' "Imita-
ton of Christ" which vas written
more than 500 years ago, is said to
have been more read than any 9TH
er book, with the sole exception of
the bible. It has been translated
into almost every language.
@. Is the word "tremblor" .
synonym for earthquake?
So B. WI.
A. This Is An incorrect form.
The word is ''temblor," adapted
from the Spanish and does mean
an earthquake.
Q. Il the nag which inspired the
writing Of Tho Star Spangled
Banner" still In existence?
A. H. d.
A. This nag. time worn and
much Mended. in IN enormous
glass case, occupies q position OF
honor in the old National museum,
in Washington, D. C.
@. Who invented the wheelbar-
row! A. N. P,
A. This invention is ascribsd to
Leonardo da Vinci, the magician
OF the Renaissance" Da Vinci, be-
sides being q wonderful artist. was
q military engineer Of note. = sci
enlist, and musician.
@. How many soldiers did the
allies have during the war? C.N.
A. The allies modified 39.676-
S64 men during the World war.
@. When was the interstate
commerce act passed by congreas!
A. The original interstate COM
merce law was enacted in 1887 and
amended BY the Elkins law of 1903.
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Household Hints

tiers cup bread crumbs, salt and
pepper to taste.
Combine ingredients and steam
one hour in q quart bowl. Serve
with white sauce or egg sauce.
When Eggs Arc Scarea
Suet Pudding for Cold Day.
Suet pudding is a hearty dessert
and is Test to serve in cold wealth
er. Often the butcher will include
a piece OF suet in with q roast for
the asking. This may be pus
through the food grinder and nour
rubbed into it and put PIT in . can:
1t will keep long time In cola
weather. No shortening or egg
are required. SO the pudding u m
expensive and delicious.
One cup brown sugar. one cup
sweet milk, one cup ground sue!
one cup ground raisins, one tea-
spoon cinnamon, one teaspoon nut
meg. one teaspoon baking POWDER
two and one-half cups flour.
Steam three hours and serve MOI
with a hard sauce or any sauce pFe-
ferred. A
Pumpkin Tapioca Puddfns-
Take one-half cup pearl taploss
and soak in q cup OF water ova
night. In the morning or wnss
ready to bake the pudding add e
to two cups cooked or stsan
pumpkin or squash, one cup ~
milk, one beaten egg. add one
cup sugar or enough to make -
right sweetness, and One-han
spoon cinnamon and allspice ID.
one-quarter teaspoon nutmeg' X
one can use only one kind OF y
il preferred. Many will like = III
/ tie ginger.
One tablespoon Of molasses -
,, also improve this pudding. .|
Pour into baking dish and
for about 80 minutes in a MO
ate oven. The tapioca makes u ~
Necessary to use % many sSt
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FIFTY.FIFTY.
. Dorothy O. Graves, II Walnut
Street. Boston.

cp0Gt9 OOStV0s
Copyright, 1920. by The Wheeler
Syndicate, Incl
The delicate flower Of q white
orchid trembled ever SO slightly In
I'D paper-thin crytsal vase as the
wbalthiest man in the city tilted
hack his swivel chair and drummed
tho fingers Of his thin hand on his
mahogany desk.
The wealthiest man sighed. He
felg very much alone. Old Scout,
hio thoroughbred airedale, had died
tint morning, and the world In con-
sequence seemed very thin and
mach apart from an old and
WEALTHY man. True, he had many
frisnds and was much beloved. but
OM Scout was his family, and when
oae's family dies ones world Is
hollow.
He was aroused by the respect
fuo knocking Of his Office boy, and
tho door opened reverently ~ the
lit3ls fellow entered. The old man
Ind the boy and his bright
fr6ckled face was - welcome ~
ev6f this morning.
+0ood morning, Tom." the
wdalthiest man greeted the boy.
Top o the mornin' to ye. yer
hooor.
~ vealthisst man smiled. why
doSyon call me that, Tomr
Call - what yer honor!
Your honor"
he boy biushed and twisted his
Ankers In his coat but hts eyes
ao1er Wavered. Because, sir" he
STRESSED the sir, Il forgot. sir"
Forget what. Tom!
Yer honor"
3hs old man pondsred and shook
\ ~ head. II don't understand yet,
;fnyS boy. Tell me again"
ne boy grew redder under his
NM Mica, but he stood staunch. Its
A Rme. sir"
Il -. yes, See" Tho man twist
& ~ crystal vase between hia
lnl1aA and forefinger. lie watched
M Asavy blossom tilt back and
eth While he Questioned further.
Mt II ] told you llks1 games.
w0uld you let ne play. too!'
~ wealthiest man gy1sped the
tth Ais satire palm.
y 6lsnAef crystal stem chaeked
Eake 4 atraAn q water
= - - DApsFs = III
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Torty-sight are to be added to congress
They'll pack that old hall yet-Filorbuster.

smuch water drinking. Is history on the back
track!
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Menu Hints.
BREAKFAST.

MCuU 1AlmlSs
BREAKFAST.
Half an Orange Cornflakes
Poached Egg on Toast
Conserve Coffee Cake
Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Lettuce Sandwich Cake
Hot Chocolate
DINNER.
Cream of Tomato Soup
Celery Baked Veal Birds
Mashed Potatoes
Stewed Tomatoes
Bread Butter
Lettuce Salad Thousand Island
Dressing)
Apple Pudding Tea
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1875 A. d.

q
An honest thrifty farmer:
His wife was plain old Sary Ann
And not vampish charmer.
They came Of very pious stock
And both were quite religious
And % to them the awful shock
They got was most prodtg1ous.
One Saturday Bill found horse
Quite Ill from indigestion
And, being quite humane, Of course
There wasn't any question
But what Bill must relieve the plight
In which he found the critter;
He doctored it till late that night,
For Scroggins was no gutter.
And when at last his quadruped
Was cured, Bill, tired and dirty.
Trudged to the house The Old clock -
Twas past eleven thirty,
But he could not retire until
He'd had his weekly scrubbing;
So in the bathtub soon old Bill
His back was briskly rubbing
The clock struck II, but he scrubbed on.
Absorbed in his shampooing;
No noise he heard. intent upon
The good work he was doing.
Alas! poor Bill! The door crashed In
And in stalked Marshal Bundy,
VINO pIuCucu Dill lOI SHS HS1AOuO oAA
OF bathing on Sunday!
IN Chicago Friday night prohibition agents
seized 5000 worth OF whisky in one place.
According to the Chitribune they declared 1t
the best ind in months" Well; some Of them
are excellent judges of good whisky.
A Tooarville Conflagratien.
(F'rom the Peoria Starr.
A lighted cigar laid on celluloid
comb at the home Of William Hampton.
ST., All Margaret street. started fire
yesterday morning about l1:30. A still
alarm sent Chief Jacket and Ffremen
Schultz and Weinheimer across the
street with the chemical apparatus.
The house was filled with smoke but the
only thing burned was the comb
MIR. BRISBANE wonders if woman will
Fever get rid Of her swishing skirts, relic OF
trammeled harem days? The answer is thai
she probably will, in course Of time, IL her OWL
queer way. There is no question he con-
cludes, "as to what women OUGHT to do
Mr.. Brisbane is a brave man. Others of US
haven't anything like his temerity. Perhaps
he will tell us-and the women-what it is they
OUGHT to do. s.t'
WISHING people "a Happy New Year
sounds nice but seldom means anything. We
prefer our own sentiment, expressed t'othel
day, May the new year bring you that which
you deserve" For, in the last analysis. DE-
many Of us get very much more. or less, thar
that?
NOT that we're so blinkin we'll satisfied
with our lot. We'd like to have what We thinl
We deserve, but we're not so sure we want ALI
We deserve. Eight ives" in that paragraph
Gosh! But who's writing this co1yum, anyway
Oh. Yes; Especially II They Win.
(From the Port Byron Globe.
It really does one good to hear Of the
success Of the young men and young
women who were raised here to 60 out
in the world to fight its battles and espe-
cially IL they win.
THE Carolina farmer who is the father o
"a children says ut is no more trouble Il
bring up so children than it is to raise TO-
No doubt you're willing to take his word for it
saw r. e. MIG.
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Tested Recipes.

1CStc0 ANGCIPcSs
Baked Veal Birds-Get a veal
steak, cut thin, and half as much
pork sausage. Cut meat in small
pieces and roll around a small
piece of sausage, dust with salt and
pepper and fasten together with
toothpicks. Rub butter all around
outside and put in baking pan with
q little water and bake about one
hour.
Lettuce Salad Thousand Island
Dressing. )-One-half head lettuce.
Dressing: Make boiled dressing Of
one teaspoon butter, two teaspoons
sugar, one-half teaspoon salt, one
teaspoon dry mustard, add one egg
beaten in 0ne-half cup Of vinegar.
Let thicker in double boiler. When
cool add half as much chilli sauce
~ dressing, also one chopped egg
and one sweet pepper. Pour this
over lettuce.
Salmon Loaf-One can salmon
picked fine with fork. four eggs,
Tor tablespoons butter. three-Quar-
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-03

IN Chicago Friday night prohibition agents
seized 5000 worth OF whisky in one place.
According to the Chitribune they declared 1t
the hest lind in months" Well; some Of them
are excellent judges OF good whisky.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26
GERMAN NOTE HERE, MAY
REACH CABINET TODAY

While state Department officials
maintained silence today concerning
the German note on reparations, It
was learned that the communication
came in during the night and that Its
contents probably will be the chief
subject discussed by President Hard
ing and his Cabinet when they meet
later In the day.
1t is understood that the German
communication is lengthy. 1t Is be-
lieved the DECIDING would be suffi-
ciehtly advanced during the day 20
enable the Cabinet to consider the
salient portions OF the German pro-
posals, at least.
Although no hint was allowed to go
forth concerning the exact nature OF
the German OFFER, the forecasts cabled
from abroad-that Germany is willing
to compromise on a basis of approx
mately 200 O00. 900, 900 marks-were
believed to be correct in the main.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26
'F|FrS' HUBBY
MAY LOSE lob
James A. StiIIman Slated for
Dismissal by Directors of
City Bank.
By FLOYD MacGRIFF.
international News Service.

NEW YORK, April 26.--It was
reliably reported in Wall Street to-
day that C. v. Rich, executive man.
ager of the National City Bank, has
practically been decided upon by
the directors of that institution to
succeed the multi-millionaire James
A.. Stillman as president.
DIRECTORS MEET TODAY.
A meeting of the directors was
scheduled for today, but 1t is not
known that action will be taken this
week on either Stillman's resignation
or Rich's election.
Stillman has he'd wide notoriety re-
Gently as a result OF his suit for di-
vorce against Mrs. "Fif" Potter Still
man. whose alleged relations with an
Indian guide were conspicuously
brought to the front. Stillman ques-
toned the paternity OF little Guy Still.
man, the fourth child born to his wife,
charging that the Indian guide was
it's father. Mrs. Stillman. denying all
such charges. named a former chorus
girl as correspondent in her counter
suit for divorce.
The Stillman suit still is in its pre-
liminary stages. Mrs. Stillman having
been awarded $1,000 monthly alimony
and s37,500 counsel fees. pending set
tlement of the case.
Rich, who is scheduled to succeed
Stillman. has long been with the Ma.
tional City Bank and enjoys the con
fidence of the directors and various
executive officers.
When Frank Vanderlip was presi.
dent OF the bank. he took an interest
In Rich. then a poor boy. Vanderlip
gave Rich his first Job at the bank
now one OF the largest financial in.
stitutions in America.
Rich rose quickly, by his diligence
and keen mental gifts, to position
of high trIst and affluence.
Financial circles declare the step
ping down of Stillman will in way
vindicate Vanderlip, who, it is dc
cIared by those in position 10
know, was bitterly fought by Still
man when both were connected with
the bank.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26

the streets in skirts that come nearly
to their knees and with rouge on
their cheeks, what can we expect
from the girls?
It's both pathetic and disgusting
to see old women who ought to know
better with skirts so short you can
see their silk-stockinged legs above
their ankles. / am not one who thinks
grandmothers should sit in the cor
ner and fold their hands, but it is sad
to see them trying to compete with
silly girls in their dress. 1t makes
one long for the dear old grand
mother of the past with her caps
and nchus.
'It is not only grandmother, but
mother who should practice dress re-
form before preaching to the girls"
Giggly Geraldine may giggle at
this, but let her take warning that
1t doesn't mean, Notwithstanding her
scandalous grandmother. that she can
stockinged and everything. Not II
anything to say about It.
AGREE ON "DREss NOEs.-
The congress, which represents .
100000 mothers and fathers and
teachers and has delegates attending
its convention here from forty States,
, is agreed on the following platform
OF "dress noes" for high school girls:
No rouge or powder.
No silk stockings.
No high heels.
Ne marrow skirts.
Many of the delegates advocate
, uniform dress, but the majority say
appropriate dress" is enough to urge,
' with tho c0rnp mon aepee of pnofhara N
, decide what Is appropriate and what
is not
Better films" will also be discussed
at the convention, which was opened
this morning by Mrs. Milton p. Hw-
gins. of Massachusetts,, the national
president. The convention will de-
clare for the single standard OF
morality" as part OF it's health pro-
gram.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26

MADRIp, April 2s.-A satisfsctory
solution 81 the Tansier situation. re-
sulting from friction between the
Moors and the spsniards. has been
reached
The Washington times., 1921-04-26
FRANCE FIRM
FOR INVASION
Means to Seize Ruhr Regardless
of What German Note on
Reparations Says.
BY NEWTON {. PARkE.
international News Service.

PARIS, April 26.-France will
begin occupation of the Ruhr dis.
trict of Germany on or Immediately
after May l, irrespective Of the new
German indemnity proposals, un'
less Germany actually begins pay
ment of the 12,O00,O00,0O0 gold
marks alleged due at present under
the terms Of the treaty Of Yer
sailles, it was learned from a high
source this afternoon.
BACKED BY COMMITTEE.
France, backed up by the Repara-
tions Commission, contends that Ger
many owes the difference between
5000, 900, 900 and 0.000,000,000 gold
marks. under article 235 of the Treaty
OF Versailles. This article specified
that Germany must pay 2O,OOO0oO.0OO
gold marks indemnity in gold or goods
by May !, 1921. Germany claims she
has paid the full amount.
Premier BRAND addressed parlia-
ment this afternoon, declaring that
France would maintain a Arm policy
to enforce the indemnity demands
covered by the Paris decision. Tho
premier has the complete support OF
PARLIAMENT in his stern stand toward
Germany.
COUNCIL MEETS SATURDAY.
IL has been definitely decided that
the Supreme Council VIII meet In
London on\Saturday. The first ques-
ton to be taken up VIII be German
reparations.
There is a possibility. that the
allied reply TO the latest American
note to France and Great Britain re-
garding Yap Island will be framed
at this meeting.
France. it Is learned, is prepared
to OCCUPY the German coal mines
in the Ruhr district upon an hour
notice in the event that the German
reparations proposals are deemed un-
acceptable.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26
MRS. OYSTER READY TO FIGHT FOR FORT TuNE
This Lad Gets First Prize
y y
Lover, 81, Papa of 23,
Takes 9TH Bride, 20

RICHMOND. Va, April 26.-
Maston Christian, aged eighty
one, Webster county noun
taineer. has taken unto him
self his seventh wife, girl of
twenty, who resided near his
home on one OF the farms on
the Williams river.
Christian is the father OF
twenty-three children and his
numerous grandchildren and
great grandchildren are resi-
dents of many states. He is a
famous huntsman and bears
many marks of thrilling bat
ties with bears and other an
imals.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26

One Of the most amazing stories
brought to light in New York has
been revealed in the death Of Calvin
Amory Stevens. Stevens, a million
aire. lived as a recluse in the heart
of New York's financial district.
while his wife and daughter lived in
a beautiful mansion in Brooklyn.
Complications have now resulted over
the will. which is missing. 1t is
estimated he left q $4,000. 900 estate.
The illustration shows Mrs. Jessie I.
Stevens, his widow, his daughter,
Katherine, and Calvin Stevens de
Sousa, his five-year-old grandson, who
are expected to share in the fortune
left by the eccentric millionaire.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26
Today's Best
Laugh

TILTON, N. H., April 90
Tilton's new fire whistle, which
emits a sound which is a faith
full imitation of that made by
a distressed calf, has got to
90. Every time the whistle
blows all the cows in Tilton,
Canterbury and adjacent towns
begin to gallop around in
search of a presumably suffer-
ing calf. In many cases their
digestions have begun to suffer,
with resultant loss Of milk.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26
IRISH DEFEND
'SN|P|NG' WAR
Guerrilla Plan Has ParaIyzed
British Military, Claim Of Re-
publican Communique.
DUBLIN, April 26.-BulIets again
swept parts Of Dublin last night.
Tive civilians were killed Just be-
fore the eurfew sounded.

Usual Importance attaches to the
following story because it is the first
"communiqve" issued by the high
command of the Irish republican
army detailing the objectiues Of the
Sim Fem forces. 1t reveals that the
military organization of the Irish re-
publican army has established a CEN
sorship and the document as 9iven
out aoas marked, passed by censor. "
The Inch military leaders claim to
haze paralyzed the efficiency of the
British military police IN ireland.
The Washington times., 1921-04-26
BRITAIN OPENS LIAISON
y WITH SOVIET RUSSIA

LONDON April 2s.-Telegrsph and
postal facilities were opened between
Great Britain and Soviet Russia today.
Great Britain Is organizing a trade
mission, which will leave for Russia
in q fortnight
The Washington times., 1921-04-26

sweet Sixteen had her inning to-
day and grandmother went on the
grill when delegates to the conven-
ton aired their views on dress reform.
1--WE should begin with grand
mother" said Mrs. Arville T. Bright,
of Chicago.
when women OF sixty-five walk
The Washington times., 1921-04-26

WEATHER

Fair tonight and Tues
day. Not much change In
Temperature. Gentle to
moderate variable wtnds.
Temperature at Q =. m.
02 degrees.