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The Washington times., 1922-09-20
Heart Is Stitched
After Stab In
Quarrel
By . srnAtleaaI New. ser,ie,.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 20.
Two stitches were taken in
the heart Of Charles Scott,
nineteen-year-old negro, last
night at Charity Hospital.
This was the second time In
the history Of the institution
that such an operation has
been performed.
The negro was stabbed by
another negro, the wound be-
ing long and In the cavity Of
the heart.
The operation was perform
ed by DR.. Peter Graffagnino,
acting superintendent Of the
hospital and required eighteen
minutes.
The negro rallied after the
stitches were taken and pre-
cautions were made today for
transfusion of blood.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
WIDOW OF MAN KILLED BY
WAR TROPHY ASKS $40, 900

TRENTON, N. j., Sept. 2O.-Mrs.
Bertha N. Rich, Of this city, has
brought suit for $50. 900 against the
Interstate Fair Association. The
action is based on the death of
her husband, Walter A. Rich, who
was killed October 2. 1890, by the
discharge Of a machine gun, part OF
q war trophy exhibit at the fair.
Rich was shot down before the eyes
OF his wife, with whom he had gone
into the tent in which the exhibit
OF weapons was displayed.
An Investigation Of the fatally was
conducted by military authorities,
but little developed. II is understood
that a bill sppropriating s25,0 for
the relief Of Mrs. Rich Is pending In
Washington, but II appears Impos.
sible to learn anything definite as to
its present status.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
PRISON MACHINE CUTS
OFF HAND OF FORCER

oSSINING. N. T.. Sept. 2o.-The
irony Of fate manifested itself in the
retribution that came to Frank T.
Ellicott.
While working on a machine in
Sing Sing. whore he is serving term
for forgery. the right arm. the skill
fui hand Of which got him In trouble
originally, became entangied in the
machine and was cut off. His home
II In the Bronx, New York city.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
GlRLSl LEMONS
BLEACH FRECKLES
AND WHITEN SKIN

Squeeze the Juice OF two lemons
into bottle containing .nree
ounces Of Orchard White, which
any drug store will supply for IA
few cents, shake well, and you
have a quarter pint OF the best
freckle and tan bleach, and com.
plexion whitener.
Massage this sweetly fragrant
arms and hands each day and see
how freckles and blemishes bleach
out and how clear, soft and rosy
white the skin becomes.-Advertise
ment.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
Buchu Found Best
For Kidney Troubles

For many years people have
used buchu In various forms in
the successful treatment of kid.
ney troubles. Buchu Buttons are
even far better than Just buchu
because they contain other rem
edies in properly proportioned
compound, and are effective In
relieving disorders OF the blad-
der. backache, weak back. weak
Kidneys, Inflammation Of the
bladder, scalding urine and urin.
ary troubles. Buchu buttons
are easy to take tablets contain
ing buchu, stone root. iva Ursi.
Juniper berries, aloes. potassium
nitrate. and capsicum. They sell
for soc bottle, at Peoples Drug
Stores and other good drug
stores.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
Buy Playground Site.

The District Commissioners yea,
School on Twelfth street. between
r and 8 streets northwest. which
will be used for playground pur.
poses. Richard II. Lansburgh sold
the lots to the District for aoout
$1,000.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
Presidents Program
isTsaskissal SCss I'D

s:15 a. m.-Congressman Mon
dell and Senator Warren OF
Wyoming.
$50 @. m.-Speaker Gillett.
9:45 a. m.-Senator Ernst of
Kentucky.
10 a. m.-Senator Harreld OF
Oklahoma.
1915 a. m.-Senators Lenroot
and Willis and Mr.. Huston, Of
Wisconsin.
1890 a. m-Congressmsn Mad.
den Of Illinois.
l0a5 a. m.-Senators Wads.
worth and Calder OF New York.
ia. m.-Congressman Thomp.
son of Ohio.
11:l0 a. m.-Congressman Cole
OF Ohio.
11:20 a. m.-Co ngre s sman
Kearns OF Ohio.
1l:30 a. m.-Thomas o. Mar
win. chairman of Tariff Commis.
sion.
1850 a. m.-Frederick !. Cox,
chairman OF Interstate Com.
merce Commission.
2noon--Congressman Towner
and commission from Porto
Rico.
1880 p. m.-Senators Pepper
and Reed of Pennsylvania.
12;45 D. NC gre s man
Clark of Florida.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
ca WILL HOP OFF ON
TRIP TO PACIFIC ToNlGH 7

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Sept. 90
The ca Ag army sirship will hop
off from Brooks field at midnight in
her trans-continent trip. Her next
stop will be Maria, Tex. on the
Mexican border, a distance Of
approximately $50 miles air line.
The Washington times., 1922-09-20
Signs China Trade Act.

President Harding has signed
the China Trading act. establishing
additional safeguards and protection
Tor Americans firms doing business
In China.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21
Homecoming Joys.

Several of the cities and towns in central
Illinois have held homecoming celebrations
recently and other similar celebrations are
scheduled for other communities. With farm
work decreased, following the main harvest
work, and with business in most towns and
small cities slowed down temporarily, various
communities take advantage of this season for
the holding of homecomiDgs. fairs or harvest
festivals. The homecoming is the most popu-
lar OF community celebrations, and it is coming
into vogue again. John Jones comes back form
Nebraska, where he has been practicihg law
for score of years. Henry Smith returns from
Kansas, where he has been farming. The two
have not met for many years and nothing but
the Homecoming could bring them together.
The small cities and towns have discovered
that celebrations of the homecoming type not
only afford pleasure to the people of the COM
munity and those who pasronize them but they
are a sound financial investment. The pro-
gressive community must have something more
than an occasional picture show for the enter
tainment of its people. Young people, who are
needed in every community, do not intend to
remain in town where the older people do
not provide entertainment, and unless the
young people are satisfied community can
hope to 60 ahead Here is to the Homecoming
charlottesville old-fashioned events that
| have always been popular and will always be-
| The country needs more of them.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21

srS1s days II ~ NE. ~ nsvsf has laeked
lrieada d faet this woman q q seems e
hass ~ n1aSty ~ ~ things that ntost peo-
- struggle to obtaia. Thsrs ars millions q
people vho S~osld consider hat they bad at
tstiSs1 ths grsatsst bayptnsss Il they ceuid OBJ
tin Tor fhenselgsi ~ the sdvantases thst this
vomsn has sntoysd fos . ysars.
But Who would trade places with hef? What
normal person snjoying the freedom Of choice
veuld exchange the Freedom and the struggle
Of life for I sheltered lifetime within the limits
Of any public or private charity? This FORTH
nate woman never knew the Joy Of eating bread
that came By struggle She never knew the
contentmsnt Of dreaming and planning and at
tempting and winning. Millions of people have
preferred poverty and the hard contest to get
: foothoId rather the seek the hospitality Of in
situations because happiness does not consist
in material things, but in thoughts, ideas and
the great impulses Of the heart. The sense OF
freedom, the Joy Of initiative, the compensations
Of conflict, the sense Of personal ownership. the
feeling Of individuality, the instinct for liberty.
the power to select friends and LOVERS. the JOY
of work and the lash of necessity and the pleas
ure Of victory, all these and other things ex-
perienced at their best out In the freedom Of
the world are practically unknown to those who
spend their lives in public or private institu-
tons. There is no criticism OF IN
stitutions. They are admirable conveniences
but the love of life and liberty and initiative
and personal expression are worth infinitely
more to US. Without choice there is no real
happiness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21
Saving Wood In the Coal Strike

In great many sections of the United
States there are considerable areas Of unused
land bearing trees suitable for firewood. It
would be impossible, of course, to utilize this as
complete substitute for coal, even for do
nestle use, but undoubtedly sufficient guam
tity could be used to supply the deficiency in
coal II every farmer who has a wood lot will
arrange for the cutting OF ten to twenty cords
OF wood for sale to city householders the aggre-
gate addition to the fuel supply will be enor-
nous 1t may be inconvenisnt to burn wood
In furnace. but 30 is burning cobs, or corn on
the cob. When q Spectator thought he had
the wheat Of the world cornered every farmer
began to sweep out the corners OF his bins and
the supply was greater than the Spectator
could handle. II farmers all over theAcountry
begin to hardwood to town the coal shortage
Will lose most Of its terrors-and the farmers
Will take some good city money back to the
90 -
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21

THE governor OF Indiana must have been
serious about stopping the Dempsey Brennan
thing. We disagree with the governor and
agree with other W. k. editorial authorities who
say there would have been no prize fight. We
think Mr. Brennan ought to send the governor
a card of thanks,
GEORGE BELL Answers Call."-Headline
"And the bells of-.'but after all even a
coiyumist must display some sense of decency
WE see by tn paper that the board of
supervisors offered $1,000 for the apprehension
OF Bill Gabel's slayer or slayers. Well. Amos
Duncan and US will spend that five thou
SOMEWHERE in Rock Island county there
lives an old Englishman who according to the
tale told us by q friend, persisted in saving
'youse" instead Of you, in spite Of reuaon.
strances from his daughter.
Father" she told him, there ia no sucb
word as 'youse."
His that SOL" retorted the old gentleman
Ow habout hold Missus 'Ughes as lived hover
BY Caible!' '1 Ao'e "a
CONGRESS. We are told, will make a "ses-
tufe OF aid" to the peesident
Gesuculanon Is one Of the fine arts of
- r. E. MIG.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21
Spinal Curystare.

Spinal Curvature.
: The chief cause Of spinal de-
formity or curvature is bad pos
ture. A faulty posture may be in
duced by certain kinds OF work
which the child does while sitting
or standing, for example writing
at a school desk not adjusted to
the child's height. Carrying heavy
books or other weights in one hand
or under one arm. A degree OF
astigmatism greater than most OF
US have may. in childhood. cause
habitual faulty posture, and even
one sided deafness may do SO. Most
cases develop in school.
Spinal deformity is so frequent
In growing children and SO easily
overlooked by parents in its earlier
and correctible stage that the only
effective prevention demands a
rigid examination Of every grow
ing child each year by the family
physician or any other competent
+, physician, and for this examfna-
ton all clothing must be removed
from the hips up, the weistband
! loosened and pinned loosely over
the hips, the shoes removed. I'm
less this is done of course only a
guess can be made about the con.
dition OF the spine.
Sometimes parents or perhaps a
clothing dealer or dressmaker no.
tees that the child has high
shoulder" or thigh hip" which is
usually indicative of curvature Of
the spine.
Owing to our present neglect Of
education below the neck, spinal
curvature occurs in about 10 per
cent of the school children in many
places. although it is usually pre-
ventable by proper physical train.
ing.
General preventive and-<emedial
Treatment for the light cases in
which the patient can still over
come the deformity by conscious
effort functional curvature before
bony deformity develops), includes
IMMIGRATION of the rather frail
weakgrowing body and intelligent
physical training for good posture
These measures are commendablt
for children in all grades up tt
high school graduation:
!. Not less than 9 hours sleeI
every night; for children in tn,
lower grades 10 hours would b,
better and a midday or afternoon
nap or rest in the recumbent pos
,ture for half an hour each day.
2. Not more than an hour o
study, either school work or mu
sic or other home study, out o
school hours.
3. Vocal instruction or voice 'cul
ture is good because it encourage
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21
Sixty Years Of Charity.

There is in Chicago woman WHO has spent
so years in q homo for the friendless. She was
placed there when she was IL years old. 1t
was this woman's fate to have been overlooked
by those seeking children for adoption. For
some reason or other the institution kept her
year after year. always hestating to thrust
her out on her own resources. During these
60 years this woman never has hungsred for
bread. She never worried about the rent or the
grecer's bill. She never was anxious about
paying for her clothes or recreations. All OF
her needs have been provided for. She never
has been rich. yet never suffered al the poor
suffer in the struggle for existence. This no
man has had a sheltered life. Christmas.
Thanksgiving. even her birthday have been
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21
Judge Emery c. Graves.

The death of Judge Emery C. Graves has re-
moved from the bench of the Rock Island dis
trict strong jurist, able lawyer and splendid
citizen. Serving the circuit bench contin-
ually since 1908, Judge Graves had gained a
nfm place in the esteem of the legal fraternity
and public for his ability and fairness in the
Interpretation and application of the laws The
best tribute to these qualities was shown in
his repeated denomination at the hands of his
party and his reelection by the people without
regard to political considerations.
Judge Graves, in addition to his duties in the
circuit court had for several FEARS been serv-
! ing on the appellate bench, in the work of
which branch his high attachments and firm
judgment were frequently displayed in his
opinions. Judge Graves was not the austere
jurist that causes the uninitiated to vince at
the thought of going before a court. Rather
was he the friend. counselor and comforter of
all who came before him. lawyer and litigant
alike. He sought to impress on all those having
dealing in his court that it was q haven Of Jus
tice rather than a tribunal of punishment. The
young lawyer found in him an adviser and
helper, patient with the beginner and always
ready to overlook his shortcomings and to aid
him through his difficulties. Aside from his
judicial qualities Judge Graves was Of high
ideals Of citizenship, gracious gentleman, a
consenial friend After all, he was Just plain
American citizen who hone silly endeavored and
succeeded in filling the place in life that it be-
came his lot to be assigned to. Judge Graves
was q lawyer with large practice when he
was chosen by the people to serve on the
beach, making financial sacrifices to accept the
place. but he remained in the public service
until his death primarily because he felt obi
gated to do SO. He has kept faith with tn,
people. and his greater reward is the universe
tribute that is paid to his efficient and un
blemished stewardship.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21

The rail and mine strikes have developed
Into q war between capital and labor. They have
reached the point where property is being de-
stroyed and lives taken. but there is greater
harm in prospect in the industrial paralyza-
ton Of the nation. The people must look to the
government for relief. The power Of settlement
lies In Washington, and ia has already delayed
too long application Of that power. In such q
crisis the last resort is the government. which
represents not any class but the whole people.
The people are demanding peace.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21
The Milk Controversy.

Rock Island county milk producers are pro-
testing against the adoption of pasteurization
ordinance by the local city commission, alleg-
ing that it would merely add strength to an
alleged movement to place the control of the
milk supply in the hands of few leading deal
ers. They even predict that it would result in
higher prices being charged consumers after
all competition had been removed. These
farmers have also taken The position that the
raw milk is pure and scout the claim of purity
and safety that are made in behalf of the pas
teurized product.
While it is true that raw milk has been
used by past generations without any alarming
consequences, yet we can't afford to ignore the
statistics that are furnished by medical authori-
ties establishing proof in favor of the pasteur-
lied as against the raw product The Illinois
department of health is urging all communi-
ties to adopt an ordinance similar to the one
that is now before the Rock Island city COM
mission for consideration.
The Argus feels that the state medical au-
thorities ought to be supported in any course
for the betterment of the public welfare. The
reduction Of infant mortality is directly at
tributed by the state medical authorities to the
campaign Tor clean milk. This same campaign
is held responsible for the check that has been
given to the spread of tuberculosis and other
diseases that medical authorities claim are
carried in milk from unhealthy cows
The state department of health can have
no interest other than the public good to serve.
As between the layman and the physician all
reasoning minds must be guided by the coun-
sci of the latter 1t is his business to prevent
| and check disease and preserve life. He as
sures US that all danger of germicidal infec-
! ton is destroyed BY the pasteurization process
and urges that consumers be guided according
| ly in their purchases of the supply for their
| families. The state department is not seeking
! to frighten the people of the community. They
say they are simply giving the people gratui-
| tously advice that will help in preserving the
health of ALL rich and poor alike.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21

pad TO anonymous letters.)
@. How long may a motorist drive
his machine in another state with
out fee? D. r. E.
A. States differ in this respect.
Many of them reciprocate. Rhode
Island allows but 10 days without
fee, while Arizona and Illinois are
the most generous, giving a period
Of six months.
@. How many engineers are
there on the Twentieth Century
Limited? NJ. F.
A. The New York Central says
the services Of eight engineers are
used on this train between New
York and Chicago, one way.
@. Where were public employ
ment bureaus first opened? l.. d.
A. Ohio was the pioneer in the
movement for free public employ
ment offices in the-United States.
instituting them in 1890. Such
agencies originated in France.
where in 1876 one was established
! in each of the mairies of Paris. The
first bureau in England was op-
ened in 1885,.
| @. How can horns be kept from
growing on COW? K. D. S.
A. The department of agricul-
ture says that to prevent the de-
velopment OF horns, the hair should
be, removed from the horn but
tons, stick of caustic potash or
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21

girl had gone back on him. We'll
see what we can do to help the
lad" promised Fosdick. perhaps
We can find him another girl, too"
That night Fosdick sent a. belat-
ed reply to his aunt's invitation.
Just back from e Tip to the
Rangeley's. he wrote. Il don't be-
lieve l can leave the office again
until the carly fall"
"The early fall" he added con-,
fidently to himself, "is an ideal
time for honeymoon trip. Won
der if We can leave Mary Louise
with Mrs. Cassidy while we'r,
away"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21

= question by writing The Argus Informi-
Washington. D. c. Give full name and
Turn postage. Be brief. All inquiries are
TO each individual. Nc attention vii! 10
soda. wrapped in paper to protect
the hands of the operator, is then
moistened with water and rubbed
on each horn button two or three
times, allowing the. caustic to dry
after each application. Care should
be taken to apply the caustic,
which should not be too moist. to
the buttons only, for if it touches
the surrounding skin it will cause
unnecessary pain. Immediately
after the application the calf
should be protected from the rain
in order to prevent the caustlc
from spreading.
Q. Does city smoke affect trees
and plants? F. r. E.
A. The study of the smoke prob
lem in one city led the invest-
gator to the conclusion that the
smoke and gases emitted by power
and heating plant chimneys had
harmful effect upon trees, shrubs
and other vegetation.
@. How ripe should apples be
to make sweet cider? X. F.
A. Only fully matured. tree-ripe,
perfectly sound fruit should be
used. An apple is considered "ci-
der-ripe" when about midway be-
tween market ripe" and dessert
ripe" 1t should have begun 10
soften very slightly, but still be 100
firm to eat out of hand.
@. What were or are the ele-
mental spirits? L. Y. r.
A. Elemental spirits were be-
ings who, according to popular be,
lief in--the Middle Ages, presided
over the four elements. living IN
and ruling them. The elemental
spirits of fire were called sala-
mander; those of water, undines;.
those Of cir. sylphs; and those OF
; earth, gnomes.
@. When a man Is engaged to
girl, does each call the other
"fiance"?
A. There are two forms OF :he
word. Fiance is the masculine ana
fiancee the feminine form. They are
both pronounced fee anu say.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-08-21
HEALTH TALKS
1.-The child to cultivate good posturs
and breathe well.

the child to cultivate good posture
and breathe we'll
1. Swimming 10 the best OF All
exercises, especially breast stroke
or<in fact any kind OF swimming;
In schools where a swimming poor
is available the weakly or iran
children should be compelled 10
have their instruction regularly.
S. Cross saddle riding is bene-
fetal; side saddle riding is oo1ec-
tionable. Bicycle riding is excel
lent exercise for growing girls and
boys. v
s. Climbing, "chinning yourself,
bar and trapeze exercises are ex-
cellent gymnastic stunts as are
somersaults, head springs, hand
springs and. standing and walk
ing on the hands.
Special home exercise to oppose
the curvature according. to its de-
gree and direction must be pre-
scribed by the physician in each in
dividual case.
Questions and Answers.
Hare Lip-Please tell me where
| l could 60 to have hair lip scar
removed. About how much would
1t cost? y. +.
Answer-It is hare lip, not hair
lip, being so called from the fact
that the cleft in the upper lip re-
sembles tina: of a, hare. Go to a
competent surgeon. l can give NO
information about the expense OF
treatment.
Diabetes - have been told
have a mild case of diabetes
l have always had an extremely
hearty appetite but did not gel
much exercise. T.. l.
Answer-In other words you
have INDUCED in overeating, which
is a very common cause, if not the
chief cause, Of diabetes.
i Hair Cutting Superstition
Il Please inform me whether cutting
off the hair or shaving the heat
will stop hair from falling or MAKE
it grow in heavier. Fl. c.
}. Answer-No.. Cutting the hail
does not make it grow better o.
prevent it from falling out.
Il Swimming Makes Ear Stop
. enjoy swimming but every time
| 20 in the water my left ear stop
up and is deaf for a week. Wha
can you advise to prevent this?
A. o.
Answer-Have the hardener
cerumen or wax syringed or re
moved from the ear by physician
as that is the usual explanation
J for such an effect.