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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-04
Orders in Council Claimed
to be in Line with In
ternational Laws.
| WILL CONTINUE POLICY
Secretary of State Busy on
New Note on Shipping
Interference.

Washington. d! G., Aug. 4-Pres-
ident Wilson's reply to Great Brit
aims latest notes rejecting the
American demands for relief from
inferferences with neutral COM
merce under the orders in council,
is practically ready to be dis
patched to London.
Admitting that unusual condi-
ti0ns which Great Britain contends
are basis for exceptional action.
the American reply will continue
to contest the legality of taking
ships from the high seas on yOy-
ages to neutral ports. 1t is under
stood the American government
will difierentiate from ships on the
high seas and ships which go to
British ports OF which attempt to
run blockade lines. The British
argument that American COM
merce has not suffered also will
be contested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-04
Coalition Ministry.

London, Aug. A national min
istry has been formed in New Zeal
and, consisting OF five government and
FIVE opposition members, according to
a Reuter- dispatch from Wellington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-04
Fifty Persons Lose Lives
When Dam Bursts After
a Heavy Cloudburst.
BUSINESS SUSPENDED
Waters of Streams Running
Through Towns Overflow
in Down Town Section.

Erie, Pa, Aug. 4.-Coroner ID.
S. Hanley shortly before noon to-
day estimated that 80 persons per-
ished In last nights flood. Mayor
Stern at 10 o'clock said the num-
Der probably would not exceed %,
but after survey of the debris
and checking over a list of miss
ing, Mr.. Hanley raised the esti-
mate TO 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-08-04
Continued on Page Twelve) .
Belgian Steamer Torpedoed.

London, Aug. 4.-The Belgian steam
e. hoophandel. of 1855 tons gross;
was sunk today by a German subma-
fine Nine men of the crew were
landed.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Ills ChIIdren,s Work.

He was certainly very poor speci-
men humanity, and, so far as could
be seen, was certainly fitting recip-
lent of the pennies dropped into his
box by the charitable-minded Day af-
ter day ne sat there, none knowing or
caring how he managed the journey to
and from his residence, in whatever
part of the town that might be, with
out an accident. What brought you
to this, my poor fellow" inquired a
lady of a rather more practical turn
of mind than many. my children,
mas am replied the fellow, with a
pitiful groan. Dropping some coins
into the box, the lady passed on, with
a remark to her companion as to what
some children are responsible for. A
bystander, who overheard the remark,
asked him the ages of his children
THE eldest is twelve, and there are
four Others replied the knave. Then
you rascal, how could they bring you
to this?" TN a handcart, the same as
they take me away was the self-sat
isfied response.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
ONE LITTLE DETAIL MISSING
When Asked for Name of Secretary OF
War Bill Morgan Wants to Know
Which War Is Meant.

In a rural district of Kansas two la
borers working on the country high
way discussed various people and
settled affairs of nations as they WELD
ed pick and shovel. Finally one of
them referred to the secretary OF
war, and the other asked:
Hiram, who is the secretary of
WARP"
81 don't remember his name," said
Hi. "but here comes old Bill Nor
gan. Well ask him."
So, as old Morgan drove up one of
the laborers called out: Hey, Bin,
kin you tell us who the secretary Of
war is?'
Well" said Bill, 81 oughter know,
but | can't seem to remember" And
he drove on, thinking deeply.
Soon the two men saw Bill coming
back, and when he came within hail
ing distance, he called out: Say, you
tellers, what war did you mean?"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
DOGS NO MATCH FOR BUCK
Animal at Bay Proved Itself Master OF
Pack That Had Been Put on
It's Track.

Animals of different species do not
often fight one another because they
cannot comprehend or guard against
an attack different from that used by
one of their own kind.
The predatory beasts in many cases
overcome their prey, not because they
are very much stronger, but because
of the fear and confusion that their
strange method of attack rouses in
their quarry.
For example, a dog of fighting
breed charges like lion, and nearly
every member of the deer tribe, in
GLIDING even the elk and moose, flies
from him in panic; but when one OF
these animals learns the real power OF
the dog it is different matter.
Hobart Ames kept number of deer
In park at his winter home in Ten
nessee, among them buck with a
fine set of horns. The buck came to
have a great contempt and dislike for
dogs, and any unfortunate dog that
got into the deer inclosure did we'll to
escape with his life.
The buck had learned that no dog
could Withstand the charge or the
thrust of his horns, and running from
them was the last thing he thought of.
On the other hand, the dogs were
greatly puzzled by an animal that
ought by all rules to run away, but
did not.
One night the big buck jumped out
of his yard, and Mr. Ames' foreman put
the dogs on the deer's track and found
him in thicket a quarter of a mile
from the house. There was fight,
and then the dogs were seen coming
home at top speed, followed by the
enraged buck.
His hair was turned the wrong way
and his eyes burned rely as he
charged every dog he could overtake.
Several of the hounds were badly hurt
and all of them were scared.
They fed to their own quarters, and
it required the combined efforts of the
kennel men and stable boys to rescue
the pack. Probably If single one of
the hounds had learned to fight deer
at bay his example would have been
followed by his mates.-Youth's Com
panion.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Age of Oysters.

AS the result Of examinations of the
surface lamellae of the shells of over
six hundred oysters of known age, and
of various ages from eighteen months
to six years, made by Miss A. l.. Mas
sy, and noted in the Scientific Investi-
cations" under the section on fisher
les, the following conditions prevailed
as to the relation between age and the
number of surface lamellae, or growth
rings. Miss Massey states that an oys-
ter Of eighteen months or two sum-
mers appears to possess at least two
rings, but may have as many as five;
one Of three summers has at least
two rings, but may have six. A four
year-old oyster may have only three
rings, or may possess seven or eight.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
ONE ON THE FL00RWALK ER
Presumably He Knew Duties Of His
Position, But He Was Not Pro-
ficient In Spelling.

The worst thing about the following
Is that 1t is true, and what's more,
that It happened in one of Pittsburgh's
stores.
The girl, stylishly attired, stepped
up to the still more stylishly-attired
doorwalker and inquired where she
would find the chiffon. The f1oorwalk.
er consulted notebook. Her surprise
came when he gravely told her that
they did not keep chiffon.
"Why!" she gasped, you cannot
possibly mean that"
In her eagerness she stepped closer
to the stylishly-attired man than Flea.
nor Gale says stylishly-attired won.
an should, and looked over his shout
der at the notebook.
ooh! / see," she said, fatty, as she
moved off tc ask the girl at the glove
counter about the chiffons The man
had been looking under the s's.-Bal.
timore Star
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Unable TO Appreciate Silence.

Some people never learn to appreci
ate the beauty of silence. Perhaps il
is an appreciation that cannot be &C
quired. Perhaps it comes by nature
Such people seem to believe that all
apparently human relations must ex
press themselves in speech. They
keep up an incessant chatter and they
try to make others chatter in return
They are among the most fatiguing in.
fluences in the world Often they are
tormented with personal curiosity
They ask searching questions, and II
they do not receive spontaneous and
full replies they become suspicious OF
hurt
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
CHARITY LACKING AT HOME
Wife Spends Year on Piece of Fancy.
work and Then Is Requested to
Sew Button on Trousers.

There" said Mrs. Goodwin, as she
laid down her work, my contribution
to the charity bazaar is finished at
last"
What is it, my dear?" inquired her
husband, looking up from his paper.
Its a piece of fancy needlework,"
replied Mrs. G. 81 have been working
on it at odd times for nearly a year.
1t contains exactly 21,397 stitches"
We'll, I'm glad it's finished" said
the patient and long-suffering Good
win. Perhaps you can now find time
to sew a button on my trousers for
the purpose of relieving the nail that
has connected them with my suspen'
ders for 10, these many moons
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Cheerful Man Wins.

In a recent contest of womans opin-
ions this type brought first money. He
Is described as follows:
l vote for a cheerful grin, and for
the man who always has it ready at
the right time. He can be depended
upon as a Judge of human nature, a
humorist, an optimist, a tactician, an
altruist and a friend. If he's a doc.
tor, l want him when I'm sick. II
he's a preacher, I'll go to his church,
regardless of denomination. II he's
in business, I'd like to work for him
If he wants ME to, I'll marry him.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Domestic Criticism.

After arduous toll the poet had per
fected a sonnet
"Ah!" he exclaimed. This will sure
ly make me famous!"
A few minutes later he read it to
his wife and waited for comment.
It's pretty piece" she said. Il
like to see the lines all about the
same length, instead of raggedy, as
they are in some of your longer po-
ems, dear"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
How to Tell a Trains Speed.

Count the clicks Of the wheels on
one rail (because joints alternately
for 20 seconds, and the result will be
the miles per hour the train is run
ming. There are 17e 30-foot rails in
$3.50 feet. The train, say, is travelling
at As miles per hour. 1t covers 1855
rails liz one minute, or 2.25 rails in one
second, which, multiplied by 20, equals
45 rails in 20 seconds, or As miles per
hour. If 32-fcot rails are used the re-
suits would be 40 rails in 20 seconds
at 45 miles per hour, but it is fairly
accurate and can be done easily with a
little practice.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Good-By to the Sergeant.

Private Doherty was six feet four
in his socks; the sergeant was Q
foot shorter. The sergeant looked
along the line.
Head up there, Doherty," he cried.
Doherty raised his head.
up higher said the little SER
geant. There, that's better. Don't
let me see your head down again"
Am l to be always like this?''
asked Doherty, staring away above the
little sergeant's head.
you are"
Then I'll say good-by to ye, ser
geant, for I'll never see yez again"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Cautious Publicity.

isn't that rather frivolous reading
you are engaged in?"
mo" replied Senator Sorghum.
These jokes are pretty serious so
far as / am concerned. The humor-
Gus anecdotes that go around with
public mans name worked into
EN- may have great deal of in
fuence in giving the public an
idea of his personality. Hereafter
am going to hand out my own anec-
dotes.''
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Too Evident.

Nervous Old Lady Con small English
railway)-Oh, dearl how we re rockingl
I'm sure an accident will happen to
this trainl
Elderly Aboriginal-It's along o.
their bein short handed wi skilled
men, mum, so my son e offered to
drive her just to oblige and (confden-
tally | don t think e knows much
about it-Passing Show.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Soon Settled.

I'VE must stop to consider ways and
means" said Mr.. Dibbles, with a ju.
dicial air. Now, my dear, you want
a new hat, but haven't the money with
which to pay for new hat. The next
question is, What are we to do?'
why, charge it, of course snapped
Mrs. Dibbles. ANY fool would know
that!"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Fault of the War.

She-Your friend doesn It seem very
happy.
He-Poor chap! just lost a pot of
money.
She-Through the war, 1 suppose.
He-Yes; the girl married a soldier.
London Opinion.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Where He Got It.

Coast = Jones you look like the
" fnd' of the season. The way you
hammer the line, dodge, slug your man
and worm through your opponents is
marvellous. You must have played con-
siderable, haven It youq
Candidate for football team-No;
it's my early training You see, my
mother used to take me shopping with
her on bargain days.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Much of the pharisaism and prig.
gishness on the subject of education
arises from the fact that the world
Is divided into two camps as regards
knowledge; those who believe that the
astronomer alone knows the stars, and
those who believe that he knows them
best who sleeps in the open beneath
them. In reality, neither type of mind
Is complete without the other.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Dehydrated Olives

are Better than Nuts and cure con
stipation, hemorrhoids, stomach and
liver troubles. An ounce a day will
keep the doctor away. Sold in OF
cartons at 10 cents Get them from
yeur grocer or druggist. If they haven 7
got them, tell them to get them. Every
body's eating them.
haywood Packing Co., Corning, Cal.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Still Worse

MY life has been full of disappoint-
ments!" said the lank and hcrse-faced
man. Il have never been able to
achieve my cherished ambitions or OBJ
tain the things / most earnestly de-
sired. Ar-r-r-r-rl"
HUH" returned the man on whose
brow sat despair like brooding hen
on her nest. Il am worse off than
that! My rich uncle left ne his big
gest motor car and nothing fer it's up.
keep! "-Kansas City Star.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
PUTTING on Airs,

81 presume your boy is getting
ready to return to college, Mr.. Top
SOIL"
Eyes. Me an his ma expect to
breathe easier when he goes"
'Im surprised to hear you say that.
Won't you miss your SOM"
ooh, yes. Well miss him, of course,
but it's been quite a strain on us to
keep from gittin' ratified when he'd
set down at tn table an say, We'll,
mother, What's the menu for to.
day?"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Practical Poetry.

What is your favorite poem?" asked
the literary young woman.
"The Boy Stood on the Burning
Deck" answered the commonplace
young man, II used to recite it every
time father and mother had COM
pany."
And did you recite it with effect?"
Father thought the effect was
pretty good. He said he honestly be-
lieved it kept us from having SO much
company"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
When the Wars Over.

it's CONSUMPTION we III be havin', I'm
thinking.
'Bleary-Sure there'll be no con-
scription, but Wen all of us be forced
to be volunteers.-London Sketch.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Have Healthy. STRONG. Reauttful Exas

Have Healthy, Strong, Beautiful Eyes
Oculists and Physicians used Murine Eye
Remedy many years before 1t was offered as
Domestic Eye Medicine. Murine Is Still Com
pounded by Our Physicians and guaranteed
BY them as Reliable Relief for Eyes that Need
Care. Try 1t In your Eyes and In Baby's Eyes
No Smarting Eye Comfort. Buy Murine
Of your Druggist accept no Substitute, and II
interested write for Book of the Eye Free
MURINE EYE REMEDY CO., CHICAGO
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
A Has Been.

Look at that poor old drink-sodden
wretch"
Evidently he's down and out
yet there was time when he
amounted to something in the world"
You don't say sol"
Why, I've seen him pitch the first
ball in the opening game of a ma
ior league baseball season.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Stick to Your Intentions.

Don t put off getting Hanford' s Bal
sam of Myrrh until something happens.
Get it now and be prepared for acct
dents. You will find frequent use for
it in your home and in your stable for
cuts, burns, bruises and any sore, any
lameness. Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Can't See Il That Way.

"Fatherly pride is a great thing.
There's Dubson's boy. Just because
the youngster is making good marks
at school Dubson is as proud as if he
were doing it himself"
"Ah, yes. Poor Dubson! He was
always at the foot of the class when
he was in school, yet if you tell him
the boy takes after his mother he is
grievously offended"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
tJnchanned.

Money makes a big difference in
people" remarked the near philoso-
pher.
Il don't agree with you," answered
his friend.
MOP"
I've known money to alter the
outward appearance of people consid-
erably and make radical changes in
their mode of living, but their gram
mar remains much the same"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
At Sea.

"What's that horn, captainfo
"Foghorn, SIR
"And can't people tell whether it Is
foggy without having horn blownf"
Gargoyle.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

THE audience is pretty chilly" re-
marked the leading lady.
That's right" rejoined the low
comedian, "but guess the. snowstorm
In the next act will warm them up
all right
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Hanoino out There.

Pop, will you tell me something.
Sure, my son.
Is the best place to see the wash or
the sea when you cross the liner
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

He who puts his hand to the pillow. ;,
screamed the street corner orator.
must not turn backiD
What's he to do when he gets to
the end of a furreri' asked the auditor
IN the corduroy trousers-Answers
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
The Result.

Georges speech last night was his
maiden effort"
THAT so? thought it sounded very
much like miss"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
The Only Way.

Peddler-I have a most valuable
book to sell, madam 1t tells how to
do everything.
Lady (sarcastically)-Does it tell
one how to get rid of a Fostering
peddler9
Peddler (promptly)-Oh, yes, ma
dam! Buy something from him.-Bir-
mingham Age Herald.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Getting Him Right.

Patriotic Belligerent-How are you
going to describe and comment on this
affair?
Press Writer am going to tell all
the important facts and put the blame
where it belongs.
Patriotic elligerent-There, / knew
all the time that you were bitterly pre-
JUDGED against us-Longville Leader.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Weak and miserable. II you have Kid
ache. Dizziness. Nervousness. and feel
tired all over, get a package OF MOTHER
gRAY'S AROMATIC LEAF. It never
falls. Sold by all Druggists or sent by
mall for soc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress, The Mother Gray Co.. LIE Roy. N. Y.-Adv
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Tommy and Freddy were arguing
holly 81 tell you," vociferated Tom
my, "he is my pa, he isl"
Freddie laughed scornfully. "He
aim either your paw"
"He is--he isl Ny ma says he is,
too
"And my nav says he IS catspaw!'
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
ParadoxicaI Humor.

What is the matter with the fell
low who is quarreling with the hotel
clerk?"
Evidently he is sour about his
suite
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
An EXCLAMATION.

why do they call 'em lawyers
briefs pa? Are they so short!
mo, my son; but by the time they
get through with them the lawyers
clients are"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar
coated, easy to take as candy, regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. Do not gripe.-Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Approprlate Fate.

What's become of the clerk you
used to have here, named Cannon"
y fired him. But where is your sic
porter, Ball?"
II bounced him"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
The Object.

81 am going into the laundry bust
ness"
"Why?"
Because I want to clean up a pile
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

els your papa asleep, Dorothyf'
His eyes is, auntie, but not his
nose.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

He-The Greeks we're once leaders
of thought.
She-Yes, they seem to run to ex-
tremes. Instead of polishing peoples
minds great many Greeks are now
engaging in polishing peoples shoes.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Time to Turn.

Made since 1S46-Hanford Bal.
sam. Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Scratch.

For thrush use Hanford s Balsam
Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
QuarrelSome.

"Hard to get along with, ism t heY'
'Oh, yes. He is as quarrelsome as
pacifst. kansas City Star.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Keep Hanford s Balsam in your sta
BILE. Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
PATENT ATTORNEYS

PATENTS that protect are procured through
PACIFIC COAST PATENT AGENCY, Inc,
Saving and Loan Building. Stockton. California.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Get it to the bottom of the affected
part. Adv.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS
PLEASE MENTION THIS PAPER.
FARMERS WANTED

ments. Government land water. railways. free
schools. 31k years to pay for farms adapted to
alfalfa, corn, sugar beets, fruit, etc. Climate
like California. Ample markets. Reduced pass
ages for approved settlers. Free particulars
from r. T. A. Frieke, Government Representa-
tive from Victoria, 6s7 Market Street San Fran
CISCO California. Box 81.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Il took a flyer in Wall street."
And the result?'
Same old aviation news. A fine
start and all of a sudden a fearful
bump"
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Gastine eliminates Carbon Gives 300 more mile
age, non-injurious. One tablet per gallon. 100
tablets 81 90 net prepaid. Agents Wanted, liberal
commission. Gastine Company, Bridgeton, N j
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11

Howard E. Burton, AsssyeF and Chemist,
Leadville, Colorado. Specimen prices: Gold,
Silver, Lead. s1.00; Gold. Silver. 75c: Gold. 5oe
Zinc or Copper $780, Mailing envelopes and fun
price list sent on application. Control and Umpire
work solicited. Reference: Carbonate National
Bank-Advt
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-12-11
Not Entirely,

"And my nav says he's catspaw!'