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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
RUSSIAN TNEFTCTENCY.

ITO hell with these maps. never
could understand them, even at
school The remark, according to
an anonymous contributor 10 the Out
look. q farmer Russian oonscript. was
made by one Russian officer TO an
other, while both were lost within 20
miles OF Mocvow in war uaneuvers two
years ago. It is quoted as an illus
tration Of the deplorahly bad officer
ing Of the Russian army.
Stuns By the revelations Of the Jap
auesa wsr, Russia, soon after the
peace CT Portsmouth, set about enlarg-
Ing the corps of Office and raising
standards, but perfunctory and some
times fareicai examinations, accord
ing to the 0utlook's writer. have de-
feated the purpose Tliiterate peas
ants are being led TO the slaughter
because officers are wholly ignorant
OF military science.
Russia. says the writer, not only
suffers rem the ignorance OF her Of
ifcers, but by the lack OF education OF
her private soldiers. In the Japanese
war each soldier OF the mikado car
ried e typographical map through
which be made himself familiar with
the territory and his own position
Hundreds or thousands OF the men
that I'LL the Russian ranks can neither
read nor write. They are absolutely
dependent upon their officers Unlike
the Japanese In the last war OF the
Germans In this, a body of Russian
soldiers that has lost its officers. is
hsipaess. The Germans have captur-
ed them IN drores.
The Russian muxhik.s ignorance of
science is VIGOROUSLY profound He
cannot understand the field telephone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07

cases Of typhoid among 10000 soldiers
encamped IN Florida; in 1911, among
10000 men similarly encamped, there
were but two cases. II such a degree
Of immunity can be harmlessIy confer
red upon body of men living under
adverse conditions and whose age rem
ders them susceptible, the conclusion
Is that protection can just as easily
be afforded ordinary citizens.
Antityphoid vaccination is quite as
simple as that for smallpox and even
children do not complain. There are
no local effects other than a slight
reddening at the site Of the injection,
and sore arms are entirely lacking. In
q small percentage Of cases a mild
systematic reaction, accompanied by
headache and a slight rise in tempera-
ture occurs, but If the treatment is Civ
en- at night the persons rest is undfs-
tuTbed and he is entirely unaware OF
these symptoms. In the majority of
instances, however. there is not the
slightest inconvenience. The tmmun-
ity probably lasts for several years. al
though It's duration is less than that
q smallpox, which frequently persists
for q lifetime
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07

AS ne have observed about once a
mouth in this vertex of yulgarity, most
civilized. indoor jewellers keep a stock
Of pneumococci OF cold" germs on
hand, or rather in mouth at all times,
But as we have also invariably how
evered, only about one in every FIVE Of
these stocks Is marketable in tbs
shape Of gratuitous cold" sore throat
or pneumonia. The other so per cent
Of germ distributors seem TO have non
FiruIent pneum0cocci - pneumonia
germs that won't or can't start any
thing for some reason or other.
Who are the dangerous 20 per cent?
Who must one avoid in order to es-
cape catching cold"2
Well, obviously it is safe 10 keep a
good six feet away from anybody who
has q fresh sReezes an old cough or a
red rag on his neck. At a minimum
distance Of six feet you are compare
lively safe from the openface sneeze.
the explosive utterance and the IS cen
timeter cough You are out Of range.
But In these days Of skilled warfare
IL is possible to conceal the most de-
strUctive batteries from observation.
Surprising the enemy carries no red
flag, supposing he looks quite limo
.cenr-he coughs not, neither does he
sneeze-then how can you tell wheth
eT ne is dangerous TO associate with?
DIS. Doches and Avery came to the
rescue Ia a recent number Of the Jour
nal of Experimental Medicine. which is
@ genuine than-whicher. Their stud
les show that there are two sources Of
danger in the spread Of pneumococci.
One lies in the occurrence Of disease
producing cold" germs among indi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
decatur HeraId.)

decatur HeraId)
Senator Sherman OF this state an
nounces he is not at all in sympathy
with the position that has been taken
by Theodore Roosevelt for several
months. The colonel has been trying
his best to breed trouble for the admin
jstration and the country.
One must wonder why Colonel
Roosevelt persists in this course. 1t
is hard to learn that he is getting any
considerable encouragement in any
part of the country. Ii he has any fol-
lowing in his present move. IL can't be
numerous, and the colonel has never
eytuaed a liking for Insignificant
mnorlies: they are not the things he
can use in the furtherance OF his am
billions
On the other hand, Senator sherman
goes q long way in saying that he has
much admiration for the course that
has been pursued by President Wilson
in international affairs, The senator
goes SO far as TO say that as a voter
he shall stand behind the president as
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
The Daily Story
An Improvised Weapon-By Everett P. Clarke

syringe with the deadly liquid and,
suddenly drawing it, gave him a charge
in both eyes, AS / had expected, he
sent forth a cry that would arouse the
guard, but before they could respond I
was at the outer gate. a quarter of a
mile away.
Here the guard, having heard the
signals and coming on the run, lev
eled mis- piece at me and called on me
in stentorian tones, to halt. knock
ed his musket aside, and before he
could recover his aim / had put an
ounce of aqua FORTS in his eyes.
Had either of these sentries been
pierced by a bullet he might possibly
have been instrumental in my capture
But, besides the eXcruciating pain they
suffered, they were blinded. Indeed
so intent were they on themselves that
it is quite likely some time elapsed be-
fore those who joined them could learn
from them what had happened At
any rate, I was we'll out on fields Of
snow before I heard any one coming
in pursuit.
There seemed to be but one chance
for me. That was to leave the road.
penetrate the forest which lined it and
hide in the snow TIL the search for me
should be given up. So long as / kept
the road I would leave no visible
tracks, for the snow had been beaten
hard. but there was danger when
struck the loose snow. / ran like the
wind taking my chances on STUN
bling, till I heard shouts behind NE
then, choosing point where the road
was much higher than the ground be-
side it, ran swiftly TO the embark
ment, jumped as far as I could and
landed in a snowdrift
Scattering the snow about nae / dart
ed to the forest, a few hundred yards
away. There I hid in a drift till the
following night, when, not hearing any
further sounds Of those In pursuit
continued on my way westward. guild
ed by the north star, which I kept over
my right shoulder.
had no provisions. Indeed. the only
article I had provided myself with. be-
sides my gun and ammunition, was
box of matches. Being attacked by q
single wolf, I gave him charge OF
aqua FORTS in the eyes and Drained
him with a billet Of wood. then skin
ned him with my spatula and cut from
him sufficient meat to keep me alive
for some time. Though his skin was
Unframed. 1t served 10 keep me from
freezing TO death on several occasions
during my journey for freedom. I
was obliged to travel along the south
eru shore Of Kara bay. One day. com
ing to q rowboat, appropriated 60 and
pulled till I saw ship near enough
for me 10 attract the attention Of its
crew. They took me aboard and car
ried me to Sweden.
I am now a practiciug physician ia
the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
A RECOGNITION OF WORTH.

The postofice department has rec
ognized proven worth In the appoint
ment Of Otto Prseger as second assist
ant postmaster general. 1t is a pro-
motion. Mr.. Praeger was postmaster
at Washington, D. c.. and in the first
year OF his administration he made
the remarkable record OF saving,
and doing so without impairing
the service. Sept. ne became Sec
ond, assistant postmaster general. sue
ceeding Joseph Stewart, who had held
the office for many years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
WITH THE PRESIDENT

long as he takes the stand he has taken
between the United States and Ger
many"
Senator Sherman mentions that no
partisan policy should be thought of
in this connection; and he adds that
amy political party that tries to make
this issue a part Of its platform should
and Will fail"
It is a strong statement, coming
from a senator who is a republican,
who, in his time has been d pretty Wig
orous partisan. And yet there is every
indication that in this matter the sen
ator is directly in line with the burden
of public sentiment in this country.
President Wilson is given further as
surance that the country is with him.
If Colonel Roosevelt ever had any
cunning as q politician, he appears to
have lost It, The chances are that
never in the history of this country
has public sentiment been better rep
resented in time Of trouble than it has
been by the president for more than a
year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
TAVENNER's UNANsWERABLE ARGUMENT

there is this difference between Mr..
Tavenner's efforts, to secure govern
ment moneys to provide employment
and sustenance for his constituents.
and the efforts of some other congress-
men 10 get appropriations Tor new
postofHces and river and harbor i'm
provements and similar objects; Con-
gresham Tavenner's project Will be of
real benefit TO the nation, it represents
a real need while many of the pro-
jects Of other congressman represents
nothing of public good but only profit
to their particular communities.
Mr.. Tavenner is endeavoring to Sc
cure an appropriation from congress
that will enlarge the Rock Island arse
nal, permit of the employment of more
men and bring more people and more
money TO Rock Island. Rock Island
will be the first to profit by the ar
rangement; but the money that will
flow into Rock Island by this arrange
ment viii not equal the interest on the
saving which the nation will effect on
its munitions bills If congress can be
persuaded that government monopoly
OF the manufacture of these supplies
for government use is the most logical
thing in the worI, quite as logical as
the government printing office, the
government stamp works and the
government mint
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07

I had barely completed my studies
at the medical school at Moscow when
the revolution came from which Rus
STA suffered so much and gained so lit
tie. I was heart and soul for the cause
Of freedom and became active in try
ing to force the government to grant
the people a constitution.
It was not long before I was arrest
ed and sent to Siberia Shall / ever
forget that long, dreary march?
And yet this long march to me was
preferable to work in the mines at
Kara, fof in the former case we were
in the open. while in the latter we
were in the bowels Of the earth. For
five years I toiled with the others;
then d change came,
Our condition was SO miserable that
many Of US were constantly i'll, but
there was a period when our food was
so bad and our quarters so poorly kept
that an epidemic Of disease broke out
among us. Unfortunately for the gem
eraI good, but fortunately for me, sew
eraI of the physicians on duty at the
station were taken ill. My name was
down on the prison register as a ply
stefan. and one day I was conducted
to the office Of the governor, who after
a few questions as to my fitness, di-
rected me TO go to work AMONG the
sick.
Naturally while on this duty I medi-
tated upon whatever chance for escape
there might be in it. I was young, and
my strength had not been especially
impaired. / therefore considered plans
which would require me to fight rather
than to resort TO subterfuge. But I had
no weapon, and I know that every pre-
caution would be taken to prevent my
obtaining one. However, having ac-
cess to the medical store, ! was able to
appropriate an arm that not every one
would have thought of as such. This
was a syringe.
So much for a weapon, I must next
lay my plan. But this I found imp0s-
sible. At least + could not carry cut
any specially arranged plan. ] could
only take advantage OF any happening
that gave promise of success. My OPP
portunity came one night when all but
those who were on duty as keepers
were in bed. I was called upon to visit
a prisoner who required by attention.
To get what medical implements I
needed for him entered the supply
room and, among other things, took
syringe and a quart bottle Of aqua for
tbs. Fortunately I found spatula,
which I appropriated also
Having done my duty by the patient,
left him, ostensibIy TO go TO my room,
for so long as I was on duty as a physj-
clan was permitted to occupy a room
I'm the surgeons quarters. But instead
of going there walked out Of the
building and made straight for the
inner gateway. There stood a sentry
who blocked by egress. I had filled my
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
LDabnane TaIeeranh-Heraldl

Dubuque Telegraph -Herald)
Congressman Clyde II, Tavenner Of
the Rock Island, Ill, district, is again
demanding why has the war depart
ment been paying the armor trust
$3.50 for the BIS inch common shrap-
mel, when it can manufacture, and is
manufacturing the identical article at
Frankfort Tor S7.94?' This makes
about the 'steenth time that Mr.. Tav-
enuer has pleaded for a reasonable re-
ply to this question, but so far he has
receiver none.
The difference between Mr.. Tayen-
uer's query this time and the times he
has asked in the past is that today he
is in fairly good way to receive an
answer. Today he has the public back
of him Interest in the question of
munitions is greater in America to-
day than ever before, even in war
times, and the people are calmly and
sanely asking and discussing this very
question among themselves. Which
means that Congressman Tayenner
and the American people are going to
get an answer.
Congressman Tayenner makes no
secret of the fact that he hopes, by
his agitation Of the subject of prepar-
edness, to secure an enlargement of
the Rock Island arsenal the largest
government work in his district But
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
Carriers of Pneumonia.

viduaIs associated with cases Of pneu-
mopia: the other il the fact that pa
TENTS recovering from pneumonia har-
bor the responsible organism in the
mouth for a considerable length OF
time.
These are probably the prolific car
riers of "colds" If your friend has a
friend down with pneumonia or sore
throat or a bad cold" and spends all
his spare tine holding her hand or
rubbing her temples, look out for him
If your friend has just recovered from
such an illness himself and you can L
cross the street when you see him
coming. then be brief In yohr saluta-
ton anyway Brevity is a most COM
mendabIe virtue. This world would be
a lot better off 1t is could be spread
as easily as the all too common cold
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How to Quit the Pipe.
Can you. suggest anything to help a
man stop smoking? I smoke a pipe
and it seems impossible TO break away.
Answer-Mouthwas and gargie
night and morning with one-fourth Of
one per cent solution of silver nj
trate. Non-meat diet. Eat plenty Of
fresh fruit, lots OF candy. and chew
gum like a stenographer.
Gastritis-What Is IT.
Will you kindly explain the nature
Of acute gastritis and state whether
there is any cure for it?
Apswer-GastrO, stomach; tits, in
dammation. Acute gastritis is caused
by corrosive poisons and in exceeding
" rare instances by severe infection
1t is usually fatal-but all that belches
is not gastritis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
TYPHOID VACCINATION

An enormous increase in the num-
Der Of persons seeking antityphoid vac
cination is reported by the United
States public health service. Not alone
IS this increase manifested among the
benefcfaaries Of that organization and
government employees, but the general
public is also awakening to the value
Of the incubation. Reports from ply
sicians throughout the country indi-
cate that many are receiving the pre-
ventive treatment and laboratory es-
adjustments have had q greatly in.
creased demand for the vaccine. So
great is the call among employees Of
the government that it has been neces-
sary to issue a second edition Of the
secretary Of the treasury's circular
stating the localities where the treat
ment may be received. 1t is estimated
that during 1914 over 100000 persons
throughout the country were immuniz-
ed and it is believed that in 1915 the
number will exceed 100000. In four
counties Of North Carolina, where
aupaigns are now being conducted. it
is estimated that 10000 people viii be
immunized.
The plf5lic is seldom slow to accept
an innovation OF worth. The reduction
OF the case rate in the army from SIS
per 100000. before the discovery Of
antityphoid vaccine, 70 s. since in
was made compulsory, has
not passed uunodced. During four
months OF 1898 there were over 1000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
Sidelights. on the European War

Karuizawa, Japan Correspondence
of The Associated Press. THE several
hundred American missionaries from
Japan. Korea and even from China
who spend their summer in the noun
tains Of Karufzawa. are eagerly discus
sing the new education regulations in
Korea as a result of which the teach
ing OF religion is TO be barred even
tuaIly from the schools.
In the opinion of DR.. J. E, Adams,
executive secretary Of six large fed
Grated missions IN Korea, the regula-
tions may lead TO a complete suppress
sion of all Christian schools in that
country. DR.. Adams explained that the
executive committee of these missions
has decided that as far as possible IL
would conform at once TO the new
ordinances. However, it had informed
the education department of Korea
that the Christian schools intended to
avail themselves of the 10 years of
grace allowed by the regulations and
70 continue the teaching Of religion
during that period. The missionary
added:
after that we see no way out OF
the problem but an Abandonment Of
our schools. This viii be deplorable
from the standpoint Of education alone
because the government schools are
not sufficient to meet the demand"
The new program, he continued, IN
doubtedly aimed at the naturalization
of Korean youth more primarily than
at educational breadth. In other words,
TeTauchi himself said, was TO make
good Japanese citizens Of Koreans.
But" continued Or. Adams. "the
administration seems not entirely free
from their obsession that the mission
airy body is opposed to them, when. as
a matter of fact. we consider that we
are one of the most efficient coadjutors
in the ends they are seeking. They
seek to build up a national strength
through material means; we aim to
build up the spiritual life, which, we
believe, is the strongest motive avail
able in securing the discharge of a
mans entire moral obligations We
teach that the morals Of the people are.
the strength of the nation"
Other missionaries here have been
informed by japanese authorities that
the fundamental principle of the Jap
auese empire is that with regard to
religious faith the state shall not i'm
pose its will On its SUBJECTS in any
manner whatsoever. It is merely in
pursuance Of that policy that the gov
error general decided that Korean
youths should be left free to acquire a
general education without any relig-
ious imposition and decided that this
could only be done by separating relig-
ious teaching from general education.
However, the authorities have allowed
it to be understood that later on In
years when education in Korea has
made the progress that 1t has made
in Japan some modification of the pres
ent regulations may be authorized.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

PRINCE Pagnatelle has only %
cents. Headline. And it's doubtful
whether he earned that
HUMANE impulses Of course have
prompted Henry Ford in deciding 10
contribute $1.000,000 to the cause of
world peace, but the idea is sound also
from a business standpoint, inasmuch
as every man saved from death is an
automobile prospect.
DUFFY, the Goat" has again
batted his way TO freedom in Chicago
court, where he was on trial in con
nection with a cafe death.
THE Hotel Jerymn at Scranton, Pa,
is said to be strictly neutral, although
F B. E. lately returned. said he was
served French fried potatoes there.
MILWAUKEE restaurant is adver-
Using for a college man for waiter.
Likely he is wanted chiefly 10 serve
as bounCer.
READER asks Or. Evans In Chi
cago Tribune. will you kindly tell
me what are the objections to a child
sleeping with a parent?" None that we
know Of. but there is danger of the
a. being pushed overheard
during the night,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07

which he is directed to string. n tact,
be DULY believes that there cannot be
communication between two persons
come distance apart without the aid
Of spirlts He does not know why MS
rife sights were read1usted when the
steel tipped bullet replaced the fat
nosea pro1eccfIe. The government has
allowed education 10 be neg ected and
is now paying for that neglect
George Bsnnan, the American best
Informed on Russian affairs. admits
that conditions may he as described.
bat believes that unfit officers are
quickly weeaed out. and gives the Rus
SLAMS credit for remarkable rallying
powers.
Mr. Kennan had much 70 say during
the early part Of the war regarding
the improvement IN Russian military
efficiency. but that efficiency remains
to be demonstrated. Russia has gained
under two conditions; first, when its
forces invaded East Prussia before the
Germans had time to concentrate, and
when they battled their way into
GaItcia, opposed only by the forces Of
Austria-Hungayy, which contained o
strong Slavic element. When the Ger
mans were hurled at the Russian line
1t orumpIed.
The orderly withdrawal of the grand
dukes armies. and the ability OF the
Russians tG rally, may be good talk
ing points, but there must he some in
herent weaknesses IN the Russian
discipline. The Outlook writer's rev
Citations only tend 20 confirm impress
sion that neutral onioozers have
formed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
THE RECKLESS AUT0IsT
AGAIN.

The recklessness with which auto
mobiles are being driven in Rock Is
land was again shown last night when
a man was run down on Fifth avenue
near the Rock Island station and ser
fouslys If not fatally. injured. The
auto was travelling like the wind and
the driver did not stop 10 see what
damage he had done. It is said that
the car was not provided with the
proper safeguards for night running,
The accident again comes as another
reminder that stringent enforceme nt
OF regulations is imperative IF g rea-
aonabIe degree OF safety IS to be main
tanned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07
Oh. Girls. Listen.

One of the stenOgraphers in a local
factory has quite a story to relate
about mouse in her bonnet, Friday
morning when she arrived at the of
fee she hung her hat with the veil
tucked inside on a hook on the wall.
About an hour afterwards she had to
60 down town so she started to put
her hat on, when she heard something
squeai, 50 thinking it was a mouse,
she threw the hat on the floor and
nearly tainted. Other employees rush
ed to the scene and found a mouse
tangled in her veil and they were
forced to kill it before they could get
it out.-Sterling, (Ill) Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07

It is really too bad that the London
newspapers are not satisfied with the
manner IN which the United States
and Germany settle their differences.
but tnasrnuch as we are not telling
the British how to run their war it
seems that they ought to let US man
age our own anairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-07

Another successful magazine writer
having gone into bankruptcy an ex-
change remarks that literary success
must be something like those sue
cessful surgical operations where the
patient dies shortly afterward,