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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

there. Rrt there was a flaw in ea-h
and every one of tn m Felix Craft
returned about the middle of the
afternoon.
AS the door opened and Craft en-
tered. Billy sat up. "Ha a nice
timer he drawled.
Went through like clockwork,"
replied Craft. slumping into a chair
beside the table.
Lord Almighty. I'm hungry"
Craft said careIessly. Got any
more eggs and ham, SAM"
IF You want anything to eat. you
can cook it yourself" said Sam.
When Felix Craft brought the
eggs, he drew up at one side of the
table and Billy at the other. The
platter of eggs was between thera
Tip looked on fri n his seat Il ar
the fireplace. Sam lounged COM
fortably in his chair.
Billy looked with a dissatisfied
air upon the eggs Amt there any
bread, Felix? A iii butter on the
bread wouldn't hurt neither"
So Felix made another trip to
the hllcnen. Wnen ne return ed
with the bread and butter, Billy
discovered that the pepper had
been overlooked.
For Gawd's sake use salt OF
'em," implored Felix.
Billy pushed right back from the
table and refused to be comforted
Il want some pepper! Sam, you
lazy lump of slumgullion, get me
some pepper, will you ?"
No, l won't. I'm too comfort
able and you're too finicky."
Bill glanced across at Tip. "You
going to refuse me too, Tip, old
citizen?"
No" said TIP with a weary air
Il suppose not
He arose and betook himself &c
the kitchen. Returning with q
large old-fashioned tin pepper poi
he thumped it down upon the
table in front of the captive
There ware. Now, stop yoll
sQualling"
Thank you, Tippy, l will Yeah
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7 said Billy frankly, but knowing
how you and Huckleton-"
NO. no, Bill" interrupted Tip
hastily, don't go fussin' about
Rafe. Our business is with you
Here we are. Here's you"
Bill, you left your Office in Col
den Bar last night, and took your
rife with you and both your guns
resumed Tip. You went to the
| stable and saddled your red-and-
Several people saw you, saT
you so plainly that they could
swear to your ider.ity on the WIT
ness stand"
That's good Con, Tippy, old
settler. You've got to where me and
my gallant steed are a-skulking in
I the unGerbrush with half the town
| watching US like lynxes. What did
do next?"
This afternoon you'll hold mp
| the HiIlsvilIe stage"
will | wear mask
"Naturally-and your horse will
| be seen, your redand-white pinto
| that everybody knows. It's some
! thing like the trick you worked Oil
! Driver and Slike
/ Everybody on the stage will be
/ able to swear to your clothes and
! your house and your guns. One of
your guns has brass guard. That
gun especially will be remembered.
| Look here, fellow citizens, who
| is going to take my part in this
! stage hold-up?" asked Billy.
Il WILL said Craft modestly. Il
rode your pinto out of town last
night. and | think | made good
| impression. And | have more than
a sneaking idea | can get away
with the hOld-up."
J Don't doubt it 70 IA minute. You've
| Don't doubt it TO "a minute. You've
/ got nerve enough, l know that. and
| we're about of a SIZE, I-uh-I
! thought there was something fanii-
| lar about that vest you're wearins
And are those my other pants you
have on?"
They are, and your coat and hat
are hanging on a hook in Uhe
/ kitchen"
Il see | amt gonna get a chance
| for my alley a-tall. Who'll arrest
me-my own deputies?" asked Billy
NO, we'll do that. Here's the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

before Billy WIS reaching for The
platter OF 2 VII his right h. J,
1t was unfortunate for Sam Lar
der that he was a slow-going gen.
tienan. The platter struck him
edgewise ,ser the eye when his
six-shooter had barely cleared the
holster. The six-shooter thudded
to the floor. Sam and his chair
went over back ard and lay To-
gether in a tangle ;-nid the frag-
ments of broken platter and the
remains of several eggs. He was
unconscious.
Billy. arriving in Sans immed-
late neighborhood a split second
after Sam struck the floor, scooped
up the fallen six-shooter and wheel
ed back to face his other two enc
mics. But they wert too occupied
to be an immediate menace. Felix
Craft was sitting on the floor. claw
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

ing at his eyes and swearing con
tinuo IL. Tip. sous lag anu
sneezing, was not swearing. Per
haps he had not sufficient breath.
At any rate, he was on his feet,
arms spread wide. feeling his WY
along toward the door giving into
the hall
Billy cat-footed up behind Tip
and snatched away his six-shoo.er.
Tip spun round at the touch. bat
Billy lodged away from the clutch
ing hands
Bang, a revolver bullet cut a
button from his vest and tucked
into the wall at his elbow Billy's
sudden movement had saved his
life He ,eaped back another two
yards to get out of the smoke and
crouched, balancing his tense bOgy
on the balls of his feet
Continued in next sue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
ART SECTION

UnbIeached luncheon sets, some
in applique designs others in
lazy daisy and French knot ue-
signs, So in, As in and "A in,
S1.7J 10 79c
Stamped pillow eases in assorted
designs. some are hemstitched
others have scallop for embraid-
cry work at, pair .Sl-S9
We have a complete line of no
tions, consisting Of needles. GRO
Chef hooks, hoops. bugle beads,
Eibbila braids. Celesta floss,
DING crochet cotton and strand
floss and etc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
EXPECT COUNTY
AUTO COUNT To
EXCEED 11,700
Sexenteen Percent Increase Over
1921 Licenses Predicted by
State Department.

There are 11,700 cars in Rock
Island county, according to cur
rent estimate of the state automo-
hile department. which based this
figure upon a IT per cent increase
county had 10000 autos, according
10 that record.
Cook county leads with 169,431
autos last year and Peoria county
reported 1887 cars. Knox report
ed SOB; Warren, 3.709, and Nc
Donough. 1916. Other nearly
counties are not included in the re-
port.
Licenses for more than 500, 900
automobiles have been issued by the
state automobile department for
1922. officials said. Before the de-
mand for license plates ends the de-
partment expects to issue in the
neighborhood of 100000 sets.
These figures indicate that there
are or soon will be in operation in
Illinois approximately 65O,000 pas
senger cars and 10000 trucks. Lii
censes for 1921 numbered 67,452.
II is estimated that there are ap-
pTUAIuditlN AUUsbUU IlUTo dulOHO-
bile in Illinois this year than in
1919 and 10000 more than in 1920.
Statewide Campaign.
The rush for license plates which
has continued since the first of the
year is attributed by officials not
only TO the constantly increasing
number Of machines but in the OPP
erations of Secretary of State EN-
merson's Investigators in all parts
of the state. These investigators
have not only nrodded police to &C
ton in enforcing the motor vehicle
laws but have handled many cases
themselves with the result that pro-
crastinating motorists have made
applications for licenses much
earlier this year The business OF
putting investigators in the field
was made possible by a law passed
by the legislature last year
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
For Constipated Bowels, Sick Headache,
Sour Stomach, Bilious Liver

The incest cathartic-laxatiTe in
the world to physic your liver and
bowels when you have Dizzy Head
ache, Colds, Biliousness, Indiges-
ton. or Upset, Acid Stomach is
candy-like "Cascarets" One or
two tonight will empty your bow
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

story: Your horse gave out and
Sam caught you trying to rustic a
pony out of his rial. Sam threw
down on you, held you up and when
me, Sam, Craft and 1, understand,
searched you, We found on you A
couple Of pocketbooks and Jerry
Ferns watch. Jerry's driving the
stage"
When am / going to be arrested
for rustling one of Sans horses ?"
Soon after Craft gets back from
robbing the stage"
Billy rolled over on his stomach,
rammed his head into the pillow
and completely relaxed his body,
but, although his breathing soon
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

els completely by morning. and
you will feel splendid They work
while you sleep" Cascarets never
stir you up or grippe like Salts,
Pills, Calomel, or Oil and they cost
only ten cents a box. Children
love Cascarets, too - advertise
mentl
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
MALLINSON'S WASH
PUSSY WILLOW

If you delight in dainty under
wear there is no material that
gives that delicious feel of silk
like Pussy Willow and it laun-
ders with original colorful love-
illness.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

became deceptively regular, he was
far from being asleep. He was
thinking as purposefully as ever
he had in his life. He had to es-
cape To permit his enemies to do
this thing was intolerable. There
was a way out. Every strait, ~
matter how close ard awkward 1t
may be, has it's way out.
He built many plans while he lay
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20
PAISLEY SILKS

Most every dress this season
needs a little touch of Paisley
before it is complete. We have
shades for every wanted comb
nation, 40 in. wide, yard 81. 40
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

Stamped ccnters. So inch, in two
pretty designs to be embroidered
in pretty shades of silk floss are
selling at Sc
Stamped scaTfs in assorted pat
terms, some with pretty applique
designs, others with solid or lazy
daisy designs, are selling at
1925 to Sc
Stamped crib covers for the kid
dies crib in unbleached or white
material with the nursery de-
signs to be appliqued in colOrs
are selling at $l.49 and s1.G0
Pillows to match above number
are only sic
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

II EFINING crude petroleum to produce
~ multiplicity of useful products is a
highly specialized branch of industry.
The refining of gasoline and the manufac-
ture of lubricating oils each require special
treatment. Motor lubricants are made from
specially selected crude and the portions of
such crude best adapted for high quality
motor oils are extracted during the first
operations of refining.
The Standard Oil Company Qndiana) 10
proud of its achievements; proud of its en-
vlable record as a manufacturer of gasoline,
and equally proud of its record as manu-
facturer of lubricants for all types and
classes of machinery.
During 1921 nearly Is million gallons of
Polarine, the perfect motor oil, were man
ufactured and sold.
This enormous gallonage went to the con-
sumner with the unqualified guarantee of
the Standard Oil Company Qndiana) that
no better lubricant for an internal combus-
ton engine could be made.
Lubricating oil is the most vital factor in
conserving your car investment. In max
ing definite recommendations for lubricat-
portance to you, and to itself, of knowing
exactly what each machine requires.
The responsibility of the Standard Oil
Company Qndiana) is emphasized when
you consider that in the territory served
there are more than million automotive
vehicles under registration. These ma
chimes represent total investment of more
than billion dollars.
Every drop of motor oil manufactured by
the Standard Oil Company Qndiana) is
made to meet definite requirements worked
out in the Company's laboratories by skilled
chemists, rehners and lubricating engineers
who have given careful study to the tech
nical problems and their practical applica-
ton under working conditions, which the
oil must meet.
1t is because they have given such pains
taking attention to every detail of manutac-
ture and application that the Company has
been able to produce Polarine, the perfect
motor oil.
1t is this painstaking attention to every de-
tail, in every branch of its business, that has
made this Company a leader in the industry.
1t is by such sustained, conscientious,
enthusiastic effort, to keep faith with its
patrons, that this Company has won the
confidence, esteem and respect OF the public
1t serves.
Standard Oil Company
$40 S. Michigan Ave-. Chicago. Ill.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-03-20

Arid deserts of western Australia
are being irrigated by artesian
wells.
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Continued from our last issue.
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Continued in next sue.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
WILLIAM DENNEY
BURIED TODAY

Special to The Evening Journal.
DOVER, Dec. 21.-The funeral of
william Denney, father OF Governor
william j. Denney. took place this
afternoon at . O'clock at Christ r.
r. Church, of which he had been
senior warden for many years. The
services were in charge OF the rec
tor, the Rev. Benjamin Fish Thomp-
son, of Christ Church. The honor
ary pail bearers were business as
sociates in the Kent County Mutual
Insurance Company with which
company ne had been connected for
40 years. and vestrymen OF Christ p.
+. Church, as follows:
James j. Ross, Seaford; Cecil c.
Fulton. Thomas c. Horsey, Harry
MCDANIEL. Sr., william l.. Pritchett,
former Judge William II. Boyce,
Henry /. Beers. S. Warren Hail. j..
Frank Starting, r. r. Kenney and
william Pennewill.
Interment was made in the Denney
lot in Christ Churchyard.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
get negro ON
MURDER Charge
Johnson, Wanted for Two
Years, Is Caught at
Bridgeton, N. ].
RETURNED TO
SUSSEX JAIL

Corey Johnson, Negro, wanted on
the charge of murder at Georgetown
was caught in Bridgeton, N. j., yes
terday, and promptly returned to
Georgetown today by Detective Lore.
johnson has been a fugitive from
justice for two years It is charged
he stabbed Joseph Atwen to death
in a crap game at Greenwood.
The defendant was at Bridgeton
about two years ago. and at that
time held up Roy Gaskih, who was
driving a taxicab. lie made off with
the car and ran il nearly to Cam
den. where he was pursued by an
officer and abandoned II, making a
successful getaway.
1t was after this episode that the
New Jersey authorities learned the
man was wanted for, murder in
Delaware. 1t is thought that for
some reason the fugitive became
frightened and took the taxlcab TO
make his escape.
A letter was sent to County Detec-
tive Frank j. Lore two weeks ago,
asking that a lookout be kept for
Johnson. Detective Hamlyn was
working on another case yesterday
when he saw a man the thought to
he Johnson-.He trailed him until he
heard a youngster speak TO him and
asking the mans name. the boy re-
piled, Corey Johnson.
As the policeman had been warn
ed that Johnson always carried a
revolver, Hamlyn drafted Turnkey
Bath. and then commandeered a
truck. Alightlng near a building
where the fugitive had gone with
an armful of Christmas wreaths,
the plain clothes men were much |
Interested in looking at watches in
a window. When Johnson came |
abreast OF the window, the two
grabbed him and he was hand |
cuned almost before he knew what |
was happening, At the Jail he adj
mitted he was Corey Johnson.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
PRESENT MUSICIANS DREAM

THE Musicians Dream" a mu-
steal playlet in two scenes, will be
presented by members OF Bethel NJ
e. Church. in the church tonight
The leading members Of the cast
are: Albert Griffin. Miss c. White,
Miss Sarah Mason and Mrs. Marion
Ford. The musical numbers are as
follows:
A whistling Song, violin solo (a)
Berceuse: (c) Souvenir, mandolin
solo. "Cupid's Dance" plano solo,
zither solo. organ solo (a) Perfect
Day; (b) Negro spiritual, guitar
solo Ca) Wondering Hope. (b) Sc
lected; solo selected, "Sullivan's Lost
chord" scene, THE Awakening
solo. Angel Serenade" Miss c..
white: violin obligato. Mr.. Griffin
There will be a devotional service
of FIVE minutes prior TO the playlet.
during which prayers will be offered
for the recovery OF Warden Plum
mer of the workhouse.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
STOCK PRICES
Open STEADY
Overnight News Helps Mar
ket in Early Hours of
y Trading

NEW YORK, Dec. % Omitted
Press. News developments over
night were generally constructive
and stock prices were steady at the
opening of the New York Exchange
today.
Chairman Dohenys denial that
Pan American was seeking to ac-
quire California Petroleum had no
effect on the latter when scored a
fractional gain at which price it held
al of its sensational gain on the pre-
pious session.
Marine Preferred was Influenced
by nervousness regarding a new low
on the move at asa.
Rails were strengthened by publi-
cation of car loadings for the week
ended December which reached
record total for the period.
Prices huctuated in meaningless
fashion in the first hour. Californi.
Petroleum was bid up TO a new high
at 6A. on insistent rumors that IL
was sought by another big oil COM
pany. Baldwin. Studebaker, Steel
and other speculative leaders con-
tinued heavy.
1t was pressure on stocks Of this
class which started reaction in wed
nesday's late trading.
Opening prices included: Sinclair
3115; Studebaker 134h, up Is; Erie
1918, up k; Bethlehem B.. o. up
Il Northern Pacific 75ls, off Is
Southern Pacific 81. off ls; Pan
American 92h. up Il; General Mo-
tors 1855: California Petroleum 64'
up u; American can 7S2s !, off =
Union Pacific 1853, off z; Utah
63ls, off Z: Atchison 100l4, off Is !
U. S. Steel 1865, up u.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
AInNLNAE US HIGH SCHOOL.

The girls basketball team OF the
Wilmington High School Alumnae
Gym" class, will play their first
game Friday evening at 7.3O o'clock,
in the High School first floor gym
nasium. when they meet the girls
varsity team of the High School
There will be dancing after the
game. All the loyal grads" and
their friends, and all those inter
ested in seeing a good fast game Of
girls basketball are urged TO attend.
The manager OF the Alumnae
team. Miss. Josephine Sharpless.
1907 Kirk avenue, phone 352S-J. is
anxious to arrange games with all
the girls teams OF Wilmington and
suburbs and will be glad to receive
oommunicati tions.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
DOUBLE WEDDING.

A double wedding took place at
o'clock last evening at the home o.
Mrs. Irene Riley 61S North Jackson
street. The wedding parties wer,
Miss Irene Timmons and Frederick
Gross and Miss Bertha Boyd, OF
Philadelphia. and Frank Palmer, ar
uncle of Miss TimmoDs. The cere.
mony was performed by the Rev. q
w. Wells, pastor of Wesley NJ. f
Church.
Both brides wore white satin
dresses with veil of tulle and car
ried roses. The weddings were
attended by many guests from
out-of-town among whom were
Miss Ehfe williams of Mill
VILE. N. J.; A. F. Palmer. OF
philadelphia; James weldin. OF
Philadelphia. The local guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Riley. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clough, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Bier
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Burman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Scott, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hicken. Mr.. and Mrs. Vail. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Jackson, Miss Agnes
Denny. Miss Agnes Brady. Samuel
Hover. Carl Barnes and others.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
Died

pARRAH-on December 10. 1922. Ann
J.. wife OF George J. Darrah and
daughter Of the late James
and Mary McCrea, aged -
years. Relatives. friends and
members OF The National Protective
Legion. No. $40. are invited to at
tend the funeral services, at her
late residence, 81 Rockford Road, on
Friday afternoon, December p. At
. o'clock. Interment at Newark
Union cemetery
BUTLER-In this city, on December
20, 1922, John Butler. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence Of his
sister, Miss Anna Butler, SOB $.
Van Buren street, on Saturday
morning, December %. at 3 O'Clock.
Requiem mass at st. Elizabeth's e
Church. at $50 o'clock. Interment
at Cathedral cemetery.
BECKER-In this city, or December p.
1922, Albert H.. son Of Leo H. and
Blanche G. Becker. aged years
and months. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral
from the residence Of his parents.
1903 King street. on Saturday morn
Ing. December %. at O'Clock. Re
quiem mass at St. Patrick's Church.
at $50 o'clock. Interment at Ca
thedral cemetery.
FLANAGAN-In this city. on Decem-
Der 90. 1922. Thomas F. Flanagan.
League, l.. o. o. NJ. and Volunteer
Firemen's Relief Association, are
invited to attend. the funeral from
his late residence. 507 East Eighth
street. on Saturday morning. De-
cember %. at o'clock. Solemn
requiem mass at st. Mary's Church.
Interment at Cathedral cemetery.
INGRAM--In this city, on December 20.
1922. George w. husband of Emma
ingram, aged 20 years. Relatives
and friends, also Hope Lodge. No.
q, l. o. o. f.; and Corinthian
to attend the funeral services. at
his late residence, POS $. Harrison
street. on Saturday afternoon, at
o'clock. Interment at Silverbrook
K1LLINGSWoRTH-Tn this city, on
December 90 1922. Mary Ann Kill
lingsworth, in her s6th year. Funeral
and iuterment private. Please omit
flowers.
CRONEY-In. this city, on December 10.
1922, william A.. husband Of Mary
II. Fox Croney. aged 70 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral at his late resi-
dence, 1925 w Fourth street. on
Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock. In
after o'clock. Thursday evening
McGRATH-In this city, on December
10. 1922, John +. McGrath. Relatives,
friends. members OF the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen, No.
957, and the Railroad Relief and
road. are invited to attend the
fuperal services. at his late resi-
dence. 1906 West Sixth street, on
Friday moving. at o'clock. Re
duiem mass at st. Pauls Church
Interment at Cathedral cemetery.
Evening journal., 1922-12-21
CHEMISTS NAME
ZEISBERG CHAIRMAN

The Delaware Section of the
American Chemical Society held ite
annual election last night in Trim
ity parish house with the following
results:
Chairman. F. C. Zeisberg; vice.
chairman. J. +. Garrett; secretary
DIR. J. w. Stillman; treasurer ]. L.
Bennett; counsellors, DR.. c. l.
Reese and DIR. c. NJ. Stine.
Mr.. Zeisberg has been with the
dupont Company for the past thlr-
teen years, and has been member
/ of the section since 1t was establish
ed. Several years ago he was secre-
tary of the organization and has al
ways been active in matters con-
nected with the publication OF the
Catalyst, the official organ or the
Philadelphia a-Delaware-South jersey
section.
Mr.. Garrett is chief chemist OF the
General Chemical Company, at Mar
Gus Hook, and has been treasurer
Of the Delaware Section almost since
its foundation.
DR.. Stillmap. is in charge
of the Analytical Division at the
dupont Experimental station where
he has been employed for several
years. !
Mr. Bennett is in the the chemical
department of the Hercules pow
der Company and has been mem
Der of the Section since he was trans
ferred TO wilmington.
DR.. Reese and DIR. stlne are botn
former chairmen of the Section ana
are we'll known for their varioud
activities in the Sections affairs.
The address of the evening was
delivered by DIR. w. X. Lewis, head
of the department Of Chemical En-
of the Massachusetts In
stitute OF Technology. Added IN
terest was given to his visit here be-
cause he is a native Delawarean' |
having been born in Laurel He re-
ceived his doctors degree in Ger !
many and is one of the best known |
chemical engineers in the country