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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
When President Wilson Talks

against Mt Wilson the story that he
was opposed 10 further immigration
coming TO this country. This was IN
the closing days OF the primary cam
paign in Illinois. something il viii be
remembered that was called on
mighty short notice.
They rushed Mr. Wilson into Hi
uoss 20 make Two talks in Chicago in
an effort to stem the hostile empress
sion that was made. He had no time
for further talks. man who heard
him in both remarked it was the best
work he had ever known a speaker
to do.
But Mr Wilson lost n the primary
contest IN Chicago" was remarked
TO the one who brought the story. And
then came the reply:
Yes. he lost; he had a chance to
speak to only 5000 But he got the
vote of every man who heard him that
evening"
They all bring back the same story
after hearing President Wilson talk.
Kitchener seldom touches meat in
any form except that of game or poul-
try.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

rasizg on even terms nov. Turkey is
getting the worst OF - ron the Rus
SLAMS. WEo are directing their ensr-
sles asZlrs; their ancient rivals. and
&, seems certain that. whatever the
outcome OF the Wzr. the Porte = bound
70 suffer
The Ottouau army is 81 poor con
ditlon. and the Turks finances are, a.
usual. rotor.olsly bad Prom none OF
the E1rcpean nAtiors can Turkey eX-
pect 20 get credit with which 20 WoTN
our her ultimate salvation AID she i
ln no position 90 demand anything
from her us.ghboTH-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
Brady.M.D.
Relaxation.

Anyone who has experienced any
difficulty IN going asleep knows that
sleep viii not come until the whole
body IS completely relaxed. For IN
stance. a very comfortable chair be
for Q warm fire. a stomach comfort
ably filed with food, a pipe perhaps
or IL the subject be a lady. then a
book OF romantic verse-and muscles
moderately tired from a brisk walk
in the cold night air. there's a form
ula which puts many a one asleep
q good hour before bedtime.
Warm sleeping garments and
warm bed are essential adjuncts in
the treatment OF insomnia. Cold feet
can't relax. Cold sheets are enough
70 start most anybody thinking OF
his past sins But cold air 10 breathe
moving cold airs Indispensable
Il satisfying sleep Is desired.
There are many foolish ideas about
the right position for sleeping. This
In a compact bail or braced up on
ever position seems natural and easy
be II fat on your back or cuTled up
IN a compact ball or braced up on
many pillows. IS normal. The i'm
portant thing Is 20 sleep IN a posi-
ton which permits the fullest relaxa-
ton
a common cause OF restless sleep
s. n bed with sHgging springs and
mattress. For the vic
tim OF insomnia money spent for
soOd springs and mattress q well
Invested Il f. difficult TO relax with
your head resting on a hill. your
feet on another and a bottomless
abyss between.
There are countless schemes for
forcing relaxation when sleep comes
Sometimes Il may help
IN count imaginary sheep niing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
The World Wide War Trust

ing in the Reichstag. Authentic docu-
ments were produced, and the war
minister himself, General Won Her
rinen. was forced to take cognizance
OF the disclosures.
The German Arms and Ammunition
Factory, known in Germany as the
Waffenfabrik. Is n group OF firms rath-
er than a single concern a great trust
uniting under common direction the
principal concerns engaged in the pro-
duction OF such necessaries OF war as
cannon, rifles. machine guns, shell.
cartridges, etc, and second in import
ance only TO the great Krupp plant
itself. Besides its great works at Dol
linRen. in Germany, the Waffenfzbrik
control the Mauser factories famous
for the rifles bearing this name) and
the National Arms Factory of Heristal,
in Belgium.
Here is q letter, recently published
in Vorwarts, German newspaper,
which affords an inside glance of the
business methods OF a war-trafficking
firm:
Personal Documents.
(Sheet 15.)
Mr. -. Paris:
&c. No. 1896. Observation-Disclosures i.
e.. number in register of secret docu-
ments.)
We have just wired you: please
await in Paris our letter sent today"
The reason for this message was
that we should be glad for you to ges
an article into one OF the most widely
read French newspapers-the Figaro,
il possible-to the following effect:
The French ministry of war has de-
cided TO accelerate considerably the
provision OF new-pattern machine guns
and TO order double the quantity at
first intended"
Please do your utmost TO secure the
acceptance OF an article on these lines.
Yours, faithfully,
Won GONTARD, Posegarten,
fFor the German Arms and Ammuni-
ton Factory
To explain this missive-if. indeed,
any explanation is necessary-it may
be suggested that the Waffenfabrik,
German ammunition firm. desiring to
obtain an order for machine guns,
which the Reichstag did not seem dis
posed 10 agree to. sought to obtain the
insertion OF a news item in the Figaro,
one of the great dailies Of Paris. to
the effect that France was doubling the
quantity of its machine guns. i can
readily be conceived how such a clip
ping from a leading Paris newspaper
would be an effective exhibit to accom- /
pany q request to the Reichstag for an
order for more machine guns for Ger
many. Such is armorplate patriotism.
90 BE Contfnued)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

the Reichstag on
April IS. 1913.
Herr Liebknecht
N a d g exposures
and revelations
which created a
profound sensation
throughout Z he
world Presently ]
shall quote liber-
ally from this
great speech. but
IN passing will call
attention briefly TO
h g remarkable
conditions OF az
fairs revealed by
him:
T h e G. erm a 4
Arms and Ammu-
milton factory. one
OF the greatest
ordnance estab
lishmcnts in the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

world. employing an agent-Brandt by
name-whOss special duty II was to
corrupt and keep in his pay officials Of
the military departments OF the Ger
man government
Government documents OF the most
confidential nature finding their way
b. mysterious channels into the SAT s
Of Herr Won DEWITT. one OF the manag-
ers o. Krupp Works.
A great Illustrated journal OF LeiD-
zig. with the open cooperation Of the
government and the armament firms, a
special number designed 20 smooth the
passage OF the military and naval ap-
propriations.
Herr Won Gontard. director Of the
German Arms and Ammunition Fac
tory. inspiring IN the Pan-German
orsan-Die Post-the most violent
dlatribes against France; giving or
dcrs 20 have n French newspaper pub
fish articles representing that the
French newspaper publish articles rep
ressutlug that the French war depart
ment was increasing It's number Of ma
chlae guns when 10 was doing nothing
or the kind. first exciting French opin-
ion by provocative matter fro the Ger
man press. and then insu =ating a
German demand for ornaments by
means 90 belliccse uttcrances In the
French press.
Dr. LicbklCcht was supported by
Herr PfeiIer. deputy Of the Catho-|
he Center Party. a man OF high stand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

DanviIie. HL-The WORK OF clearing
away the debris a. the Odd Fellows
building. where NO hrumen lost their
lives ard SIX others were injured. has
been started There had been runors
that another mar. q volunteer IRE
fighter. Rad lcst his nfe. and 10 was to
ascertain whether this was true that
the bricks were cleared away. The IN
1ured frersen are resting easily IN To-
cal hospitals and Il - believed that
they VII recover. This T. the second
DISASTROUS IRE within 70 days. the
other being in the Golden Rule store.
The loss IN each instance vas more
than 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

Tho Sterling city council which. aft
- appointing women judges and
clerks % the coming election asked
Them % remain away from the polls
and then went ahead and named men
IN their places has a nice ruess on It's
hands Another case OK the woman
scorned- ir members o. the pres
ent council have further political asplr-
ations they may az well burr them for
EVER
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
Sidelights on the European War

lation of this remote parish, In spite
of the censor, knew all about his do
ings on Sunday morning at an early
! hour
Our worthy clerk met me with the
on in the North sea the morn
"'Why?' I inquired.
The pheasants is all over the
place with their fuss, was the reply.
MANY villagers" adds the rector,
confirm his statement as to the eE-
cited condition OF the birds"
The London Times, investigating the
matter, finds that pheasants elsewhere
along the coast have displayed the
same uneasiness during naval engage
ments. Their sensitive organism
catches the faintest distant treuaors.
when the human ear is not disturbed.
Melbourne, Correspondence TO the
Associated Press Am interesting
newspaper discussion has arisen in
Australia over the question whether
the commonwealth is doing its duty
in the number of troops it is sending
TO the war.
Joseph Cook former liberal premier
and Senator E. D. Millen. the former
minister for defense in Cooks cabinet
who are now both members Of the OPP
position. are siding with various papers
which charge that Australia is behind
Canada, and even New Zealand in
showing its loyalty 10 the empire.
They contend that a least 100000 men
should be dispatched from Australia
this year, whereas the Fisher ministry
now in power is providing for only g.
600 volunteers monthly, in addition 70
the first contingent Of 10000.
The minister OF defense, senator
Pearce, declares that the government
is doing all that it can and that by
June l Australia viii be represented
at the front or in Egypt-where the
first expeditionary force Is now ID
training by some 40 900 fully equip
ped soldiers. For reasons of military
secrecy the figures showing the rate
of enlistment are not given out. While
Minister Pearce asserts that the re-
cruiting is satisfactory. opposition
charge that the ministry
is lax in not providing a stumping ana
publicity campaign 90 stir up latent
patriotism.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

Wisconsin 81 Considering adopting a
Law euforciug the ruia ln vogue in Ger
many against treating ln saloons Tla
- custom which may be- Imported ir-
% this country without danger % vil-
iafiEg neutrality or importing our ma
tionaiism-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
Feb. I9 in American
History.

ISL 4tr..t. .t.t..st.l ti.c T. lutru states
and Spain cediBg Florida 10 the
former was ratified by Spain
Observation-Disclosures abandoned Fort Al
derson. y G.. 20 the enemy. SheT
mans army destroyed the aryenaL
depots. foundries and other prop
erty at Columbia. s. c.
l9I3-The deposed president and vice
president or Mexico. Madero and
Suarez. killed while under prison
guard by unknown assailants.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

| London, Correspondence of the AS
soCiated PFess).-A daily ration of
rum is still part of the regular sup
plies of British soldiers in the actual
/ fighting line. but it is doled out under
the head of medicine" and the guam
( tity allowed is only three tablespoon
/ fuls with rations for two days.
! This small ration Of alcohol was
I considered indispensable by the army
physicians" writes a correspondent 10
the Liverpool Post. They considered
| it necessary that the soldier exposed
to the cold for hours in the trenches,
should have some stimulant available,
and experience taught that the drop
of rum, taken either straight or in his
tea, was the thing"
In some quarters fears have been
expressed that the distribution of an
alcoholic stimulant to the soldiers
might lead some of the men to form
permanent habits of drinking, but
army leaders replied that the quantity
handed out was too small to justify
any such fear. and moreover, il is given
to men only when they are actually in
the front lines or in exposed positions
on outpost duty.
AS a matter OF fact, everything is
done to ensure the sobriety of the
troops. When the armies are either
advancing or retreating through a
town ali the saloons are closed and
the same measure is taken wherever
the troops are in occupation of town
Old campaigners declare that their
daily spoonful of rum is a safeguard
against certain diseases, such as chol-
era.
As matter Of fact, notwithstanding
the arnry's purchases OF rum, the total
importations of this beverage have
fallen Off more than half since the
beginning of the war. Importers ex-
plain this by saying that the rum MAX
ers in Jamaica and the West Indies
are not making as much as formerly,
because a greater profit is to be real
lied just now from the sale of sugar.
although the price OF rum has ad-
vaneed about 20 per cent.
London, Correspondence of the AS
ISOLATED Press) Folks on the east
coast have no need of 1ook-outs to
warn them of battle in the North
sea. Even when they can not hear
the gun-fring they have auguries of
the battle in the pheasants, in which
the country thereabout abounds.
Hours before the people OF London
were aware of it. many east coast resi-
dents knew there had been an engage
ment on the morning OF Sunday, Jan.
"a. Almost Immediately firing had
begun the pheasants made a great |
stir and fuss, and those old residents |
able 10 read the signs realized that |
the sensitive birds were aware of dis |
tant cannonading. Similar demonstra- /
tons by the birds had been made on |
previous occasions
Rev. w NJ. L. Evans, writing from
oaxby rectory. Lincolnshire, or the |
east coast. saws: 1T may be of inter /
sst 10 Admiral Sir David Beatty 10 |
know that large portion OF the popu-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

Commenting on the dry prospects
Iowa Is facing The Dubuque TELEGRAPH
Herald suEEc1ts that before the pro-
hieition amendment Isl finally adopted
there may be Development rrowlng
out OF forty-rod -rcd-eye~ and white
line which VII leave a lingering sur-
Esstion % virtue On old local option
idena
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

EDITOR OF St. Louis monthly has
been indicted for printing a cartoon
rejecting on Billy Sundays sincerity
as a Christian evangelist. Indictment
was obtained on the initiative of a
friend of Sunday, and likely without
the latter's consent. It's doubtful if
Billy has grown so thin-skinned as
not to appreciate the value of pub
licity, even if it has sting in it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

EDITOR of the Fulton, KY, Leader
says folks down his way are very
touchy. Old friend dropped in for a
visit with him the other day. Re
marked that 10 months before his
doctor warned him if he did not cease
using tobacco he would become feeble
minded. When the editor asked him
why he did not obey the physicians
counsel he turned and slammed the
door behind him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

10 lOrey p scarce m Mexico they
might give the winner OF the J1arer
nght term aa PRECEDENT Either one
% the contestant probably Gel about
AZ wsll qualified f1r tho place az some
Of the prealdcut1 they aow have r1u-
ming az large
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

II has Just been shown I'D thar q
Chicago pickpocket operated FOR %
years and served but seven days .u
Jail In that period be was arrested
and indicted an even dozen times and
the charges always were quashet
This case Ia fairly Illuminating upon
the way they have been Eettiug by iu
the windy city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

may keep calling on their Kansas Gus
toners. That vicious bit of legislation
aimed at the fair sex by prohibiting
use of Uranium repleuishment or facial
decoration or jewels before 40 has been
killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
Must Be Painful.

The Russian police have discovered
several hundred Illicit vodka dlstil-
leries since prohibition went into eff
feet. This must give extreme pain TO
our liquor friends, who are always so
sad because prohibition does not pro-
hibit.-St Paul Pioneer Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

villa says be VIII De coatented TO
hold the once % PRECEDENT % Mexico
only TIL peace "a restored Why not
AJAX Tor life term and be done with
To-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
friday February 70. 1915.

The New Haven railroad also Illus
trafes the wastefuIness OF war. u &C.
estimated that n will need $4,000. 900
90 place Il on its feet again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

n you haven't aIed your income tax
schedule yet 70 Is time to be- about iL
Uncle sam can use the money and he
has other thing 90 think about than
delinquent tax paycra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
Grocery Cab.

Customer would fika Gems milk -
Clerk-"This Fox brand evaporated
milk is the best on the market"
Customer latter looking over label
with picture of a fox on it)-"Hm. No
care for fox milk. l lika cows milk"
c. Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

LUCY Page CASTOR says she is now
devoting herself to saving our girls
from the cigaret habit Why. sirruis,
we'd never think IL OF you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

Moline voters were disposed 20 Ter
George DO Il when they elected George
Dletz Judge and George Schruder clerk
% their new city court
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
VIC a eirI Keeps Busy.

When a NirI Keeps BUSY.
Edith Swartzel, chief operator of
the long distance division of the Ohio
State Telephone company, Dayton,
Ohio. has been associated with the
company since November. 1914, being
line operator for two years. supervisor
one year. and chief operator the past
year-Telephone Engineer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
Therouahly Human.

Everybody looks at the first name
on subscription list before signing it.
Don't know whether it's 1. human trait
or an idiosynerasy.-Tole Blade.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
CHORDS AND
DISCORDS

sam welty IS candidate for cir
cult judge at Bloomington, III. His
name suggests him TO be man OF
calm, at least.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
strenathenina COUNTY rempIe.

strengthening OOdHty cHIP'c'
Being a daily frequenter of the court
house / have protested repeatedly in
the past few weeks to officials that
there was something in the basement
of the building that should be destroy
ed or buried so deep as to prevent
its fumes exuding. have just discov-
cred that several barrels of over-ripe
sauerkraut are stored in said base
invent The supply is for prisoners in
the county Jail. l would suggest that
it be removed before its resistance in
creases to the point where it will be
impossible to get near enough 10 dis
turb it. l am advised il is necessary
now to tie the elevator cage at night
to save it from being pushed through
the roof FISH.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

P. T. BARNUM'S daughter has filed
suit for divorce. Wasn't it father who
said that the American people liked to
be humbugged?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

SENATOR Sherman is suffering
from an abscess in the ear Keeping
it too close to the ground, probably.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
How It Seems.


The sad experiences OF life make
so much deeper an impression than
the pleasant ones that IL seems as if
We escorted wife's relatives from the
Union station at least four or FIVE
times as often as to it.-Columbus,
Ohio. Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
BY CONGRESSMAN CLYDE n. TAV-
ENNER

especial Correspondence % The ArEusD
Washington. Feb. 17.-Germany. too.
has had its scandal on account Of the
war-trust octopus. IN his speech in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

IOWA goes dry Jan. ! next. Dav-
export, as most of our readers likely
are aware, is part of Iowa. despite
that some of its best people insisted
few years ago. when anti-liquor leg
islation was first preached in that
state. that 1t was not. 1t is rumored
that the railway company already has
put in an order for additional green
cars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

through breach in a stone wall. or
just TO count slowly until you forget
yourself. But we imagine a better
plan is to think away back and try
TO recall memories of childhood and
the little incidents OF childhood DAYS.
dark room, cold air, warm night
clothing. warm feet, comfortably
filled stomach. a good springs and
mattresses. and above all. a clear con-
science. will permit relaxation and
refreshing sleep.
Questions and Answers.
Food and the Hair: Is there anv
truth in the saying that different foods
affect the color OF the hair?
Reply.
No.
Anemic Young Woman: Am 25.
weight 100. g. inches tall. have been
suffering from anemia for two years
Which is preferable Peptomangsn
tGude's) or Iron Tropn (Mulheim's) E?
Or tablespoonful OF olive oil three
times a day with fresh air exercise?
Is IL In any way harmful to whistle?
Reply.
Olive oil Is all right as a food.
Fresh air and sunlight is the remedy.
You should remember that anemia Is
only a symptom. and it is up to your
physician TO find out what IL means.
Whistling IS harmless so long as Il IS
in tune.
Calisthenics for Man of Fifty:
Please suggest a good calisthenic drill
for a man Of 80 who Is inclined TO In
crease In weight and be snf In the
knees
Reply.
The se,'ing-up drill as practiced in
the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

SCRUBTowN, Mich. ought TO be a
pretty clean city in which to reside.
J. NJ. C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
Some compensatlon.

1t is an i'll wind that buffers no par.
ships. The theatrical season is so very
poor that divorces no longer have any
advertising value.-Philadelphi Led
ger
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

CARUSO gave his overcoat to a shiv
erins man in the New York bread
line. That's better than pinching him
Enrico.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

IRWIN Cobb has taken 10 the lee
ture platform. Kitchener would al
most be justified in demanding a share
Of the receipts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

PENNSYLVANIA suffragets and
anti-su1ragets are opposing a bill to
double the marriage license fee. May
be the women of that state expect to
buy the permits in future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19

GOVERNOR Dunno and Carter Har-
rison evidently cooled off during the
winter season. The governor is now
supporting the Chicago mayor for re
nomination
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-02-19
RenlY.

The ses,ing-up drill as practiced IL
the army.