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The Washington herald., 1921-08-16
CHEMISTRY
Ky rERcf H. sklNNER.Asr.

Just suppose you put a drop
Of one liquid on another and Il
burst into a bright fame. or you
dropped liquid ON another and
ii turned into bright-colored red.
green or blue: or you mixed two
liquids and gas was evolved
that nearly suffocated you. am
sure II would be interesting. I
have selected a few experiments
that can be performed with the
aid of a few harmless chemicals
which can be- bought at the drug
store for a small sum. II pos
sible, 1. will write again on how
to erect a laboratory where much
more interesting experiments can
be made and possibly write about
experiments that we have in
vented.
The chemicals used can be
bought at any drug store and
some. perhaps. must be gotten
with note. This experiment Is
how to make a fire without q
match. The chemicals used are:
Potassium chlorate (powdered).
about 10 cents worth: powdered
sulphur. about 10 cents worth:
potassium permanganate. about
10 cents worth: glycerine, about
cents worth: a porcelain dish
Into the dish. which must be
hot and dry. put a spoonful Of
potassium chlorate and a spoon
full of sulphur, mix them care,
fully together and smooth of the
top. Now with your little finger
make an indentation on the top
of this. In the indentation put
about two drops of glycerine, and
on this quickly put enough po-
tassium permanganate as can be
gotten on the end of 4 spoon,
or about enough to cover. the
glycerine. Soon IL will smoke,
then burst out into a purple
flame.
The substances that chemistry
deals with are divided into three
classes: Acids. bases and salts.
Acids are sour to the taste and
and generally can be told that
way, while bases are not sour
to the taste. A salt is formed
by putting an acid and a base
together. But there are better
ways of testing these. From the
drug store buy about 10 cents
worth of phenolphthalein pow
der. Obtain a small amount of
\ sodium carbonate (washing soda)
and some vinegar (white vinegar
best). Into a half a glass of
water put a pinch of phenol-
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ONE-REEL YARNS.
pICK,s FIRsT vAcATION.

Dick clutched his new .rayel-
ing bag tightly and swung him.
self onto the fast express. He
was of for his two weeks va
cation at Lake Hiawatha.. This
was the FIRST time that he had
ever gone on a vacation all alone
and he was fellSng pretty i'm
portant. To make 1t even more
auspicious, he was wearing his
very first pair OF long trousers.
Dick imagined as he entered
the car that all the passengers
were casting admiring giances in
his direction. Surely they would
be impressed with his new out
At. He strutted down the isle
proudly swinging his new travel
ing bag. -.....r-
Dick Feels Important.
On one side Of his bag he had
pasted his brothers college PEN
nant in the hope that people
would take him for a college
man" He could easily, see that
the persons in the car were i'm
pressed by It.
1t happened that the only
empty seat in the car was beside
large and pompous-looking
middle-aged woman who seemed
but slightly impressed by Dicks
newly-acquired dignity and man
hood.
He seated himself on the edge
OF. the seat beside her. carefully
pulling up his new trousers to
preserve the creases.
''Beastly bore" he thought,
why don't they have better ac-
commodations on this railroad?"
For Dick was disappointed. He
had planned to drape himself
over two seats in the manner of
one Of his brothers college
friends. To lay his bag on one
seat and sit opposite with his
feet up beside the bag Eould be
the way a young man of his ap-
pearance should travel.
Conductor Comes for Ticket,
As Dick was thinking of his
disappointment the conductor
came along for his ticket. Hor-
rors! He couldn't remember in
which OF his many pockets he
had put 1t. He turned red in the
face and searched frantically.
The conductor seemed am1sed
at his embarrassment. As Dick
finally located the ticket in his
last pocket, he demanded in a
deep gruff voice, calculated to
show the conductor his place: =
What time are we due at
Lake Hiawatha ~.
The conductor smiled benignly
as he patted him on the shoulder.
That's all right sonny. don't
you worry, I'll see thai you get
off all right. Your. mother told
me to watch out, for you"
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16
John Martin,
!. Orphan, Tells
Judge Story

Born in Champaign. Ill. II
years old. mother and father deao.
Just released from three months
with a Georgia chain gang for
stealing a rIde"-such is the bare
record to be found in the Wash
ington police records for John
Martin. boy vagrant. who ap-
peared before Judge Mcmahon
Saturday. But the court took
more cognizance Of the case
than the mere record.
Respectfully and YEARLY the
boy told his story. answering
the courts questions.
mo relatives in this country,
sir. Some in Austria, I believe,
sir" he said.
Il was born in Champaign. IL
linois, sir. and ten years ago we
went, sir, to Georgia, for my
mothers health. She died. sir,
very soon after. Father died in
1918, sir.
Yes, as the officer says, I've
been work on the chain gang, sir.
At road work, sir. 1 was ar
rested in Georgia for stealing a
ride, sir. on freight train, sir.
When did 4 come to Washing
ton? Yesterday, sir. Yes, I have
always worked. on a farm, sir,
except lately when 1 was with
the road gang"
The court pondered several
minutes.
John" began the judge, Il
think what you need more than
anything else is, first, a good
bath; and then plenty of food
and plenty of rest. Then we will
see about getting you a job"
The Prison Aid Association
was called, and Raymond L.
Wolven, it's representative, took
the boy for a beginning in the
four steps OF the courts SEN
tence.
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Women's SleeueLess
Summer Pajamas
At Reduced Prices, 81 and $3.50.

At Reduced Prices. 81 and $3.50.
About II dozen garments. in Billie Burke
and two-piece styles. at reductions that mean
a saving Of one-quarter to one-third from
former selling prices.
Cool. dainty. comfortable summer sleep
ing garments of thinnest materials for sery-
ice.
Reduced to 81 are Billie Burke Psjs-
mas of soft pink and white bztiste, with
bemstitched and colored fancy stitching at
waist.
Reduced to $I.So-Two pretty styles of
Pink and White Windsor Crepe, daintily
henistitchcd and shirred; this material re-
quires no ironing.
Reduced to sI.5o-Pink and White
Batiste One-Piece Pajamas with dainty
blue and white floral embroidery and stitch
ing: ruffled ankles.
Muslin Uader~esr Section, Third ho"r
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First American Writes Yarn

phthalien powder and stir; into
this put the same amount Of So
dunn carbonate. Stir. and It will
turn a deep red. Now put a few
drops of the vinegar jim this
and it win turn The color of
water again.
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Converted.

Tommy" said the young Sun
day, school teacher. why don I
you come to our Sabbath school?
Several of your little friends
come regularly every Sunday"
Tommy hesitated a moment.
Suddenly he asked: Does aslittle
red-headed kid by the name of
Jimmy Jones go to your Sunday
school?" 49,
Yes indeed" replied the
pleased young teacher, "he
comes every sunday"
We'll, them" said Tommy
eagerly, I'll be there next Sun
day sure, I've been laying for
that kid for a month. and never
knew where to find him.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16
TWO ID. C.. ESTATES
VALUED AT S26,4I5

Estates valued at see,413 are In
yoived in petitions filed yesterday
IN the office of the Register OF wills
Bertha c. Moreland. who died Sep
TENDER u. left real estate, known
- The Vale" In this city, valued
at $4,000. Petition for probate OF
the win was fled by Attorney will.
Ton J. Lambert. the executor.
Robert L Holland. who died July
~, left property worth s7,21s.ss. The
petition was died by r. l. A. Ben
nett and Charles W. Williams, the
-sAeutors-
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ernors approving Of Increased an
nuities. The highest sum now re-
ceived by any Of the $500 annui-
tants is $40 per year. The Town
send-Maloney bill, which the as.
ISOLATION is backing. would Increase
the maximum allotment from s7ae
per year to sl,l52. and the loves,
to s3se.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16

The American University Union
In Europe. established during the
world war. Is making plans 70 con-
tinue its existence permanently as
an international clearing house for
the aid Of students abroad In many
ways. and to be Of service TO them
before they leave this country.
Headquarters are established in
New York, London and Paris.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16

Of educational affairs In Penpsyl-
vania. two women have been APP
pointed members Of the State Coun-
ell Of Education. The new council
succeeds the old State Board Of Edu-
cation.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16
White Shadow-P'r
Petticoats
Greatly Reduced for Clearance

The petticoats especially made for wear
with summer dresses.
The new prices bring savings of one
third to one-half on each garment.
All new styles and perfect. desirable quail
tues. such as our patrons have chosen
throughout the season.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16

White Sateen and Charmeusette Peticoats,
OF very fine quality, scalloped and hem,
stitched, with double panel front and back,
also double TO the hip.
Petticest section Third nOor.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16
Sports Silks Reduced to S2.9S

A third to nearly one-half less than
former prices. Smart white and black
striped designs in various weaves. All
white and plain colored plaids. All
- this seasons styles and many very
desirable patterns and colorings.
silk Section, Second neor.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16
Mallinson's Khaki Kool Silks,
Reduced to $3.50 Yard

You arc SO we'll acquainted with
this silk and it, usual price that We
do not need remind you of the ex-
ceptional value at this reduced price.
Shown in old rose, silver gray, jade,
tan, copen and sapphire.
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Double Panel Petsee.h Reduced TO 81

White Sateen, in tailored models wi
plain Tor hemstitehed hem; also scallop
edge styles. The -dauble panel max
them shadow-proof.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-16
Summer Sports Silks
Greatly Reduced

Many Sports Skirts being made for the August and
at remarkab low prres
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1921-08-02

In her rising wrath it seemed to quiv-
er like lions name.
Miss Harding" she said, in the
chest-tones she reserved for critical
moments. has a nature impossible to
deceive, because itself incapable Of de-
ception. Miss Harding and I first met
ON this plan-in an atmosphere I'M
usually favorable 20 soul-revelation-
I knew at once that here was the ap-
pointed conarade, while in Miss Hard
ing there was the immediate reconi-
ton of a complementary spiritual
force"
"It's perfectly true, Virginia." ex-
claimed Aunt Jane, beginning TO cry.
You and Susan and everybody have
always treated me as If were a child
and didn't know what wanted, when
the fact is always have known per-
fectly well 20 The last words issued
In wall from the depths of her hand
kerchief
You mean, suppose" 1 exploded,
that what you have always wanted
was to go Off on this perfectly crazy
chase after imaginary treasure -
There, now had gone and done It. Of
course it was my red hair.
Jane" uttered Miss Higglesby-
Browne in deep and awful tones, do
you or do you not realize how strange
ly prophetic were the warnings gave
you from the first-that if you re-
veaIed our plans malignant Influences
would be brought to bear? Be strong,
Jane-cling to the Dynamic Thought !"
"rm clinging" shifted Aunt Jane,
dabbing away her tears. Really, Vir-
ginia," she broke out In a whimper,
sit is not kind TO say, suppose, but
would just as soon you hadn't come!
Just when was learning to expand
my Northumberland then you come
and somehow make ii seem SO much
more dificulti'
/ rose. every well, Aunt Jane"
said, coIdly Expand all you like.
| When you get TO the bursting point
I'll do my best to save the pieces.
| For the present l suppose I had bet
ter leave you to company so much
more favorable to your soul develop
ment !" And walked away with my
head In the air.
1t was so much in the air, and the
deck of the Rufus Smith was so IN
! stable, that I fell over a coil of rope
and fetched up in the arms Of the
Honorable Cuthbert Vane. Fortu-
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Rugged her slavery and called It rree-
dom. Yes she talked about her Eman-
cfpation and her Soul-force and her
Individuality. prattling away like a
child that has learned it's lesson well.
mercy. aunty. what long words r.
l cried gaily, sitting down beside her
and patting her hand. Usually / can
do anything with her when I pet her
up bit. But the eye OF Miss Hig-
glesby Browne was on her-and Aunt
Jane actually drew a little away.
Really, Virginia." she said, feebly
endeavoring TO rise to the occasion as
she knew Miss Browne would have her
rise, really, while it's very nice to
see you and all that, still 1 hope you
realize that I have had IA deep
Soul-experience, and that / am no
longer to be-trifled with and-and
treated as if I were-amusing. / am
at loss to imagine why you came.
wrote you that / was in the company
Of trusted friends"
HFriendsY I echoed aggrievedly.
Friends are all yery well, of course,
other, aunty, think it is unkind of
you to expect me TO stay thousands
of miles away from you an by myself"
But 1t was you who sent me to
New York, and insisted on my stay
ing thereI" she cried Evidently she
had been living over her wrongs.
"Yes-but how different - I inter
A.
cousins-of course / have to spare you
sometimes TO the rest of the family %
Aunt Jane is strong on family feeling,
and frequently reproaches me with my
lack of it.
But in expecting Aunt Jane TO soft
en- at this, / reckoned without Miss
Higglesby-Browne. A dart from the
cold gray eyes galvanized my aunt
into a sudden rigid erectness.
MY dear Virginia." she said with
quavering severity, 'let me remind
you that there are ties even dearer
than those of blood-soul-aff inities,
you know, and-and, in short, in my
dear friend Miss Higglesby- Browne I
have met for the first time in my life
with IA Sympathetic Intelligence
that understands Met"
So that was Violet's linel / sur
veyed the Sympathetic Intelligence
with a smiling interest.
Really, how nice! And of course
you feel quite sure that on your side
you thoroughly understand-Miss Hig-
glesby-BrowneT"
Miss Brownies hair was rather like
-'".hesbrush in heE mildest moods
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CHAPTER III.
1 Engage the Enemy.


IT was fortunate that / slept well
in my narrow berth on board the Ru-
fus Smith, for the next day was one
of trial. Aunt Jane had recovered
what Mr.. Tubbs, with deprecating
coughs behind his hand, alluded to as
her sea-legs, and staggered forth wan
ly, leaning on the arm of Miss Higgles-
by-Browne. Yes, of Miss Browne.
while I, Aunt James own niece, trot-
ted meekly In the rear with a cush-
ion. Already had begun to realize
how fatally I had moderated the
lady of the hyphen, in imagining l had
only TO come and see and conquer
Aunt Jane. The grim and bony one
had made hay while the sun shone-
while / was idling in California, and
those criminally supine cousins were
allowing Aunt Jane to run about New
York at her own wild Will Miss Hig-
glesby Browne had her own collar and
tag on Aunt Jane now, while she, so
cOmnlete was her narvaroinr f"i-I--
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nately this occurred around the cor
ner Of the deck-house, out of sight
of my aunt and Miss Browne, so the
light on the episode which she doubt
less would If she had seen it Mr..
Vane stood the shock well and prompt
~ set me on my feet.
81 say!' he exclaimed sympathetical-
~, mot hurt, are your Beastly nui-
sance, you know, these ropes lying
about-regular man-traps, 1 call 'em."
Thanks, I'm quite all right" l said,
and as 1 spoke two large genuine tears
welled up into my eyes. hadn't re-
allied till / felt them smarting on my
eyelids how deeply hurt was at the
unnatural behavior of Aunt Jane.
"Ah-Fm afraid you are really not
quite all rightI' returned the Honor
able Cuthbert with profound concern.
Tell me what's the matter-please
dor"
I shook my head. 'It's nothing
you couldn't help me. It's just-Aunt
Jane. She has let this awful Higgles-
by-Browne person get possession Of
her, body and soul"
"Oh, / say, aren't you a bit rough on
Miss Browne? Thought she was a
rather remarkable old party-goes in
strong for intellect and all that, you
know"
'sThat's just what fooled Aunt Jane
so-but I thought a man would know
better" My feathers were ruf1ed
again
well, fact is, I'm not so much up
in that sort of thing myself" he adj
mitted modestly. Rather took her
word for 1t and all that, you know.
There's Shay, thOugh-cleverest chap
going, / assure you. l rather fancy
Miss Browne couldn't pull the wool
over his eyes much"
''She evidently did, though" 1 said
snappishly, "since he's let her rope
him In for such a wild goose chase as
this %
"Oh. really, now. Miss Harding, you
| don't think it's that-that the things
| all moonshine?"
CONTINUED Tomorrow
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SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER Lame Harding. respect
able and conservative old spfnster-but
never too old to think of marriage-with
more money than brains, Is inyeigled by
g strong minded spinster Miss Higglesby-
Browne, into financing an expedition to
nunt for buried treasure on Leeward
island. Her niece, Virginia Harding, un-
dertaking to stop her. gets on the vessel
engaged for the hunt, and In the confu-
sion is unwillingly carried along.
CHAPTER II.-By no means concealing
her distaste for the expedition and her
contempt for its members, Virginia makes
the acquaintance of the Honorable Cuth-
bert Vane, and is somewhat impressed.
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14c. buys a tall can of Van Camps
evaporated milk, &c. buys the baby
size. at HARGRAVES' Cash and Garry
Grocery, S07 S. Lime St 27-f
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This is a studebaker year.
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SPANISH
DOUBLOONs
By
CAMILLA KENYON

copyneht. TAa Bobba-4arrm conpaas
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

You may rest assured that your spring suit
will be correct in every respect if chosen from
among these at $3.50. The label Abrahams is
your guarantee of superior quality as we'll as
smart style. The finest of picotine, super twill,
Poiret twill and tricotine have been used, and
there is every smart style feature Of the spring
season. -Suits-snd Floor
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08
AUDuILRlI0
REcovERF|lOm
sM0uN|D| EFFECT


retsr P. stauduhsr. 1914 Forty
third street, u In st. Anthony's hos
pitat today with : gunshOt wound
IN his left shoulder. Mr.. Stsudu-
har told reporters that he accident
ally shot himself while cleaning q
xoIclver 1t his home At 5 o'clock
Thursday night. He was alone In
his home when the wound was In
1iicted.
The victim, who Is the son OF
George Stauduhar, architect. said
that the weapon was Of .32 caliber.
and that he had taken 1t down from
a shelf To wipe 1t of. He said he
had not believed 1t to be loaded.
When the weapon was discharged
the bullet struck Mr.. Stauduhsr In
the left shoulder close to the pit
OF the arm and came out at the
back.
He was hurried to the hospital
where he Is being treated by Dr.
Joseph De Silva.
While the injury IS considered
serious, it was predicted that hi
will recover. 1t is not believed thai
the bullet penetrated the lung. Mr.
Stauduhar is married and for som'
time was employed in the offices o
the United States housing corpora
ton in Rock Island
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08


facturer-Edwin Zeis.
Dan Gordon Jrv nephew Of Cor
don. ST. james 0Connor.
Schwab, superintendent Of mills
Earl Kautx.
]. Bates. foreman in mills Maur-
leo COFken.
sweeney foreman in mills
Chris Gadient
Roberts, foreman in mills-Jamcs
Mulcahy.
DR.. Carey-Lee Anthony.
Eph, valet-Gerald Rispin.
Strand, Jr.-Maurice Christy.
Clarence Schwab. clerk-Verdin
Hargis.
Mr.. Chumleigh-Hugh Conwell.
Mr.. Sharp-Joseph Madden.
Jones-Francis Cahill.
Mr.. Stark-Alvin Sheureman.
Red" Office boy-Gerald O'Brien,
"Jim," messenger boy - Basil
Doyle.
Mill ihands-Francis Mccarthy
,, Francis Gadient, Dean Campbell
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

(Speeial TO The Afgus.)

(SDoetAt 70 the Ar8uD.l
Urbana, H.. April Kit b HAM
claily advantageous to the state -
well a. q means Of {, str0ying Sec
tionalism to have students from
outside the state attend the Uni
vcrsity OF Illinois. was University
President David Kiniey's comment
ON the discussion now prevalent
concerning the practice Of allowing
students from outside the state to
attend school here for the same tut
ton rates as charged students from
this state.
The land grant colleges, Of which
the university is. one, rests orig
inally upon an endowment from
the federal government and parts
OF the university are even now sup
ported in part by appropriations by
the federal government. For that
reason alone, the land grant
schools should be open equally to
all students OF the country, the
| president believes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08
BOYS TO Give
MODERN PLAY


"The Right Idea" ! modern play
will be presented by the boys Of
st. Joseph's high school Friday
evening, April Is, in the school hall
The cast Is Of unusual ability and
splendid presentation ID expect.
ed. The play wilr be preceded BY
a number Of small playlets by the
grade children.
The cast ID:
Daniel Gordon, ST.. cotton mann
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08
FRoLIC DOORS
70 Be opened
FOR BIC SHOW
Final Rehearsal Tor Vaudeville II.
dieates That Tine VIII
Net Lag It Fest.

Doors to the greatest frolic ever
sponsored in Rock Island high
school days will open rat s o'clock
tonight in the high school and
Manual Arts buildings Final re-
hearsal on the vaudeville numbers
was held last evening and from
indications it promises to attract
every person within the confines oil
the two buildings at 10 O'Clock both
evenings.
From the minute the gates fling
open this evening, each frolic-goei
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

Money for tickets to the Mabel
Garrison concert planned for to-
night and cancelled yesterday when
it was learned the singer was ill,
will be refunded to Rock Island
holders tomorrow morning from II
to II o'clock at the Cable music
house The committee will com
plete thes work Of checking up the
tickets by that time, Mrs. J. J
Dorgan. president OF the Trl-Gty
Musical association. which was
bringing Miss Garrison here, an
nounced today. 1t is possible thai
concert engagement will be Sc
cured for next season.
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ACCEPT CIT.

Freeport. ILL.,, April S.-Whh !.
view OF stimulating building On.
atoms in Freeport. union hr;es
layers today voluntarily acce,s. !,
a wage reduction of from $40 . ~
to $500. Eight hours will con,.;
tute a day, as heretofore.
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win adjourn for : day. 20 that the
entire perfoEmance will b repeat-
a Saturday svening n the same
fashion.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-08

The superstition Of the dead leav-
ing their graves to prey on the liv-
ing is Enthusiastically Slavonic