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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

. over Panama, Hayti, Cuba, Nicaragua,
and the Philippines.
Therefore, they fear US, and are in
clined to hate us.
Therefore, If we succeed in getting
the army out of Mexico without war,
it will go farther to convince the rest
of the republics of America that we
are on the level with our protests of
| unselfishness than anything which has
ever happened.
We have had every provocatfon to
war We have modified our second
| line army. We might be suspected of
| being ready to invade Mexico. Mexico
| is capable of no more resistance to our
arms than would be represented by the
| dying struggles of a starved military
| establishment, cut off from the world,
| impoverished, desperate.
If we want Mexico, now is the time
| to take her.
Everybody can see that. and every
| body must see that we see it.
Therefore, if we now withdraw, if we
now adjust our difficulties with Mex
| leo, will it not be the supreme proof
to all the world that we want nothing
from Mexico except the protection Of
our borders and the observation of ma
tional obligations?
It seems to me that when the troops
are actually out of Mexico and the
troubles composed as we'll as they can
the era of good feeling between us and
| South America will be definitely ush-
| cred in. that the Monroe doctrine will
| be safer than ever, that good under
| standing will begin to take the place
| of suspicion, friendship will begin to
succeed to dislike.
| If this proves true, it may turn out
| cGih =
| for the future peace and trade pros
perity of the western world when he
| invaded Columbus, that the soldiers,
| both Mexican and American, who have
| died in this half-war have died in the
real service of the peoples, and that
out of the nettle danger" we have
plucked the flower safety"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
ForIerss SoIutiop

Question.---Will you kindly tell ma
what Fowler's solution is, what il IL
good for. and how IT. should he TAKEN
Answer-It is a solution Of p0taa.
SUM arsenite--arsenic. II 10 admin
istered for various purposes, In cer-
tain cases OF anemia, underweight
nervous disease, etc. IL should be-
taken under careful medical superviH-
ion, if at all, because arsenic is a drug
capable of doing harm in non profess
sional hands.
Health Of the Bride.
Question-Please explain Just VIVA,
a eugenic test is for a young woman
Would leucorrhoea be a bar TO mar
riage2
Answer-Such a general physical
examination as a life insurance com
pany would require from a woman ap-
plying for a $4,000 policy Leu
corrhoea is generally a trihing symp-
tom; it would not in itself be a bar to
marriage. Leucorrhoea, however
means nothing definite, 30 we cannot
say that the local or general condition
behind it might not prevent the wom-
an from passing the eugenic test.
Diet for Psoriasis.
Quistion-What diet should one take
when troubled with psoriasis?
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Selected by Tavenner

To Readers of The Argus:
The Argus generously agreed to permit me to make
contribution under this head to use the space
as l am left free TO make my seecuon
from where 1 will, whether it is timely untmely; 10
search highways and the byways for what may Inn
press interest and value to the people.
/ assure my I shall try to make the most OF
forget that party lines
exist Just wish it might be practical for
that the principal issue on cleo
ton might whether candidate belongs TO TINS
political but whether he is willing TO serve
he of the people the few who exploit them
In words, my idea is to submit information or
/ would give to the world II myseH
edited a newspaper, only mission of which was to
mankind do this and nothing
I personally write the contribution, / will sign
II and when present the thought of others
will indicate. CLYDE H. TANENNEH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

When track gang sees train coming,
90 they step over onto next track?
Dangerous; they are instructed to get
off on the field side, clear of all
tracks.
Work trains - Are the laborers
jumping on when cars are in motion?
Any shopman taking a chance of
losing an eye, think it too much
trouble to wear goggles?
Are employees, other than those
whose work requires it, crawling over
or under cars or jumping on moving
cars or engines?
Chance takers make cripples, wild
ows and orphans. Teach them to be
careful before and not after someone
is killed or injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

I have no interest in the po-
Iitical party, except as an in
strument of achievement
cannot imagine how a man can
be interested in a party that
hasn't aspirations and a pro-
gram to be worked out / in
herited my democracy. but it
wouldn't stay in my blood long
if the red corpHseIes didn't have
something to do. And if the DEM
ocrat party viii bear all its eff
forts to understand the United
States and serve it, it will be
continued in power so long as it
praetiSes that devotion.
WOODROW WILSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
DO UNTO OTHERS. ETC.

Tho we have not
Been swamped, as yet
With colyum jinglery,
We keep our troubles
To ourselves, you bet
That's him and me!
We wouldn't think
Of asking aid
Despite our misery,
We're silent sufferers
Out and out, | said
That's him and me!
But now of course
If you should send
Say jokes or poetry,
We couldn't well
Refuse a friend, yep,
That's him and me!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

Rome.-The small boy is becoming
rapidly one OF the most priced labor
assets in Italy, according to a recent
report of the ministry of labor There
is small boy famine in all business
offices, and the wages of the boy from
IL TO Is years have increased from
board and lodging and 81 and So a
month to SIS to $50
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Governor Dunno has inst seen to II

Governor Dunno has just seen to the
letting of a contract for the use of
power in the DesPlaines river at Jol-
let by which the state will be away
ahead. After repeated advertising he
succeeded in getting the Chicago sani-
tary district to pay 100000 for the
privilege, where the Economy Light &
Power rompany had been paying only
SO 500 a year At the end of 20 years
the state will have a four fifths equity
In the power plant which is to be erect
ed by the new lessees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

With the printing of Mr.. Hughes
speech of acceptance in the Congress
sionaI Record, together with the reply
TO it by Representative William E.
Williams, congress has laid the foun-
dalton for a debate which may be pro-
tracted till after election, if the states
men wish to carry il that far.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

To tender hearted people it may
seem rather arbitrary for the state of
New York to take 50, 5S7 900 from the
estate Of ]. Pierpont Morgan as a
transfer tax, but the method is gentle
and forbearing compared with that
used by the late distinguished financier
to amass these same millions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

Representative Holgeson of North
Dakota persists in his efforts to have
congress withdraw recognition of Ad-
miral Peary as discoverer of the north
pole. The congressman must have
an easy constituency to work for or he
wouldn't find time to indulge in such
fnAlish nRsS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

The optimist, explains an exchange,
is the man who takes no bacon with
him on his camping trip, depending
upon the fish he catches for susten-
ance. Perhaps, but there's also an
other name for him that applies
equally we'll
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

Pay day livens up the mfIftiarnen
down on the border, the correspond
ents say. That little old fifteen sixty
makes a soldier feel rich, sometimes
for several consecutive hours
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Daily History Class-Aug. 5.

17TT-Battie OF Oriskany. Deatn -
General Herkimer In an lnoiAA
ambuscade.
Iso4-Farragut's battle In Mobile pay'
t015-warsaw abandoned by the nus
slams and occupied by Geruas
army after a campaign OF enS
months. Maarten Martens puAVs
novelist, died at Leist Hoilans
born 1858 Conference OF A. ~ =
powers with the United States o'e
Mexican affairs Euet in WasA"S
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

Perhaps S. S. Mcclure might be
more fused up about his detention by
England if it were not so easy for him
to turn the experience to account in
lis business
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

It is hoped that the people are tax
ing notes of what the republican can
didates for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton are saying about each other so
that the data will be handy for refer
ence between primary day and cleo
finn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Peaks From Pixies Peak.

Mrs. Lottie Peak and her son, Paul
Peak, of Denver, Col, are guests of
Mrs. Peaks sister, Mrs. w w. Wood.
Mr.. Peak has just completed a course
of study at the state normal school.
Both Mr.. Peak and Mrs. Peak are
teachers in the city schools of Denver.
Springfield News-Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Vote next Tuesday.

One of the big Chicago mall order
houses expects to close the year with
a 500 ,000, 900 surplus. And who's pay
ing this, do you suppose?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Notice to Fat Folks.

Tramp locked in car for seven days,
eats nothing but corn and drinks wa
ter. Loses 35 pounds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

There isn't any money in the
house" is what the American bankers,
in effect, told the Chinese who applied
for a loan-the same fib the American
housewife uses to get rid of the per-
siSteut neddler
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

JOE Rivers wants to come back. So
does his countryman, Mr.. Villa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Quite a Coincidence

Robert Willis, we'll known farmer
residing north of Reynolds, commit
ted suicide Monday morning at his
farm home and died almost instantly
Viola Enterprise.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Just a Hint to Husbands Whose Wives
Go Through Their Pockets.

John Schiff, horseshoer, visited po-
lice stations on the south side yes
terday and demonstrated a "pickpocket
trap" which he recently invented. The
trap is made of steel and can be ad-
justed to any pocket When a thief
reaches into the pocket the trap
catches him Tor herr by the hand
Chicago Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
why Don't Teddy Get Busyl

Watertown, Wis, reports a bluejay
startling neighborhood by carrying on
a conversation with little girl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
The Strike Did It

New York paper says many people
with skates on were making their way
from the strike-affected sections of
the city to their work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Since the Women Got the Vote

Mrs. Adam Glatz of Henry. ILL.,, an
nounces she will not be responsible
for any debts contracted by her hus-
band.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

JUSTICE Hughes says we are liv-
ing in a fools paradise" Now re-
member, Charles, you're here, too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

ST Louis paper advocates the cir
culation of SO bills. Why not sticl
three ones together?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

THINGS AMT LIKE THEY USED
TO BE.
Long ago, in the olden day,
The farmer rode on a load OF hay,
But now instead, he passes by,
In an auto-when the roads are dry.
Then when it rains, he takes crank,
Gives the aeroplane a yank,
And flies to town; OH Father Time,
What changes in a life like mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Very Simple for the Doctor.

Dear Doctor-'I have a great many
freckles. Is there any remedy / can
use to remove them"
b. L. C.-"Forget your freckles."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Pitcher Beard. who started yes

Pitcher Beard, who started yes
terday's game for the PlOw boys
against Rock Island, was later re-
placed by Shears. w. 5. rises to
remark that there was no need Of
putting Shears i'm the box as Rock
Island had Beard trimmed SO
badly that there was nothing for
Shears TO work on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Fame at Last.

McDonough county says it has 81
patients in the Peoria state hospita
for the insane.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
THE BARRIER.

The maiden murmured with regret,
Alas, l cannot be his wife.
love him very much--and yet
He cuts his pancakes with knife!'
Peoria Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

Fashion announces autumn brides
will wear the quaint little mop cap in
stead Of a wreath on bridal days.
Peoria Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

Another reason why I say,
| cannot, with him, make a home,
Although l love him; l say nay,
He parts his locklets with a comb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

BY the use Of a pulmotor, some
Moose at Indianapolis are trying to
revive the old bull moose. Reports
from there sound like a coroner's
inquest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05
Was 1t Due TO the Heat Alone?

Chicago report says thousands o
men slept out of doors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

NORMA Splash is movie ac-
tress who has gained considerable
fame by her feats In the water.
With a name like that she ought
to be able to give Annette X. a
hard run.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

OH Weather man, no more Well yell,
No more we'll raise a row,
Of course last week was hot as h
But look at the weather now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

IN consideration of the rapidity
with which the caption on this
colyum changes, II some individual
should accidentally ask us what
the name of Ii Is we'd probably
have to resort to files to find out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

SINCE the "air" has been let out
OF the ~bubble" murder at Olney,
Ii seems to have evapOrated. Any
way Olney is too far from Chicago
for a good sensation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

o. d. h. n G. T. r.
d
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-05

BUT. then, what's in a name?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20
ARE BUYING THOSE
LAST few THINGS
shoppers Are Thronelrg stores In
keokuk to Complete Their
Christmas Shopping on
Schedule.
GETTING THEM EARLY
Buying Has Been Done Sooner Than
in Other Years, Store
= keepers Say.
GETTING THEM EARLY

With Christmas coming down the
main line, with switches spiked and
sure to arrive on schedule time,
local people are doing their last bit
OF shopping, and using the last three
shopping days to good advantage. Ac.
cording to the local merchants, how
ever, there is going to be less elev-
enth hour shopping than in some
former years. People have been ed
ucated into shopping early, and while
there are some who will be belated,
the majority have done their buying
i'll good season.
In spite of the cold and disagree
able day yesterday the stores were
thronged all day. Last night there
were few shoppers, however. All of
the stores are open in the evening
but there has been little shopping, SO
far, due probably to the bad weather.
number of out of town people were
in yesterday and today, and the
stores are carrying a line>of goods
that appeals to. these shoppers, judg-
ing from their purchases.
The postoff1ce and express COM
panies are feeling the effects of the
rush. An additional Weighing win
dow, was opened at the local post
Office yesterday. Additional help in
the delivery of packages has been
put on in the local Office and every
thing that can be done is being done
to handle the bulk of packages which
have descended on the local Office in
an avalanche.
The express companies are doing
big business both in incoming and
outgoing shipments
Christmas is q time of family re-
unions, and many of the young PEG.
pie have arrived from college, and
more are coming this week
A number of Christmas social activ-
tiles have been planned for the COM
ing ten days.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20
PARTIAL. REPORT
ON CITY WATER
City Physician Receives Result Of
Analysis Of First Samples
Wait for Later Word.

A letter was received yesterday by
City Physician c. H. Fegers from
Henry Albert. director Of the state
board of health laboratories, relative
to the samples of city drinking water
analzyed Mr.. Albert states that he
found one of the samples unsatisiac-
tory but suggested that publicity
should not be given to the result IN
til a report is made on later samples
sent for analysis.
The original samples were sent in
bottles, which Mr.. Albert states were
not originally intended for bacteria
logical examination. The later
samples sent by the city physician
were in containers furnished by the
state laboratories SO that there is no
chance for the water to become con-
taminated after being sent. The re-
suit of this last analysis will be
known tomorrow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20

filed the informations. Their hearing
was held on Wednesday morning at
$500 o'clock. A jury was empanneied
consisting Of D. B. Smith, Wllllam
Loughry, L. w. Huston, l. K. Cochran
John R. Shuler and H. T. Henderson.
A large number of witnesses were ex-
amined who told practically the same
story as given above. The ground OF
the defense was that the parties ana
not tell Givens to go to the churches
with the message, that they didn't en-
terrain a thought that he would; that
he greatly magnified the stories and
that they had no intent or purpose to
disturb any public meeting and that 1t
was nothing but joke started origin.
ally for the purpose 81 getting Ild OF
a couple of colored loafers. Assistant
District Attorney Gibbons and Lee l.;
Seaton conducted the prosecution ana
D, F. Miller, Jr., one of the accused
James Hagerman and K. NJ. Marshall
the defense The case was gwen 10
the Jury shortly after 500 O'CLOCK
After remaining out fifteen minutes
they returned verdict of not guilty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20
FRIENDl MESS
TOWARD CHINA
Japan Adopts Unexpected Policy Aft
err Meeting Between Several
4 Hiqh Officials.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
TOXIC, Nov. %. (By ALLAN
unexpected policy Of friendliness to-
wards China has been adopted by the
new Japanese ministry under Field
Marshal Count Terauchi, according to
the Nippon Dempo News agency.
1t is declared that the premier and
his cabinet have decided that in fu-
ture JAPAN will not interfere with the
industrial affairs Of China In any
way; that she will cooperate with
the republic for preservation of peace
in the far east; that she will attempt
to acquire no more rights In China
and will not hereafter urge the Pekin
to employ Japanese ad-
visors, unless China really welcomes
them for the development Of the
country.
The agency announced that the
change Of policy followed
meetings between Count Terauehi
and the emperor; Prince Yamagata,
head of the Genro; and Viscount
Motono, foreign minister.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20
SHORTEST, DAY
OF WHOLE YEAR
Tom orrow Will Have But Nine Hours
of Sunlight During Its
ife. -

Tomorrow Will be the shortest day
of the year. Also the first day OF
winter, according to the almanacs
Winter is supposed to arrive at 1921
p. m. tomorrow night, although lot
of people are sure it has already
arrived. The sun is scheduled to stay
in bed tomorrow morning until 7:24
o'clock, and will retire to the fast
ness of it's western abode as early
as 1882 p. m. This gives but nine
hours and eight minutes of sunlight
The days which follow tomorrow
will begin to get longer. and accord
ing to the old weather adage, as the
days begin to Iengthen, the cold be-
gins to strengthen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20
CITY ADDS TO
CEMETERY LAND
Tract of Five Acres Adjoining Present
Holdings Purchased by
Council.

| The city has purchased a tract OF
five acres of land, to be used for
cemetery purposes, from B. A. Dolan.
The land adjoins the seventy acres II
land already held by the city as a
cemetery reserve. The price pasn
for the land was $500 The city now
owns all but five acres of an eighty
acre tract west of Oakland cemetery.
The land is such that it could be
used for factory purposes If needed,
although its being put to TINS use mas
never been considered. There are
onIv a few graves at the eastern end
of the seyenty!five acres and the land
will provide adequate space TOT GENE
terv purposes for years to come.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20
NOTE
FROM MEXICAN
Gonzales Says He Will do all He Can
to Aid Deserters From
American Army.
IBv Webb Miller, United Press Starr
Correspondent

IRv Webb Miller United Press starr
Correspondent
FL, PASO. Texas, Dec. 2O.-With
the declaration that he would give
every assistance to the escape OF de-
serters from the American army
reaching Mexican soil, General Fran
cisco Gonzales, commander OF the
Carranzista garrison at Juarez, last
night in an angrily worded written
Statement, bitterly assailed General
Rer American commander. for his
refusal to turn over Colonel LUIS
tComaduran, who escaped from Juarez
into United States territory
General Bell declared he had no
authority to take Comaduran INTO
custody. as it was either a political
mr. civil matter. and out OF his Jurls-
diction, Gonzales told representa-,
tives of General Bell that he wanted
the refugee so he could hang him as
No didn't want to waste ammunition
on him. $500. =. ~.
The statement was issued by the
Iuarey commander after several de-
mands upon the American military
authorities to assist in returning
Comadursr across the river. toma"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-20

uran with a few officers, reached
Juarez about two weeks ago. On the
American side Of the border the re
port was given out that he was sent
by General Murguia to replace Gen
eral Gonzales at Juarez. Two days
ago he fled to this side, declaring
that General Gonzales resisted when
Comaduran attempted to take com.
mand Of the garrison, and was about
to arrest Comaduran when the latter
escaped.
Gonzales declares Comaduran was
summoned to Chihuahua City, but re.
fused to go and fled to the American
side. taking government funds. He
denies Comaduran was 10 replace
him. Repeated demands were made
upon General Bell to arrest the col
Onel, but all were refused.
tIn several instances" Gonzales
Statement reads, 81 have assisted in
the return of American deserters. l
understood there was to be reciproc-
ity. Now the opportunity has come
and there is no reciprocity. So l
have made it known to the American
commander that hereafter I will give
every facility to deserters from the
American army to escape into the
interior. We wish to try Comaduran
as a common thief
From reports to federal authorities
here It is believed a serious defec-
ton exists among the Carranza mill
tary leaders in the north. Although
Gonzales vigorously denies it, reports
were current that he had sent a wire
to General Murguia that if Murguia
attempted to supercede him, he would
turn the entire garrison at Juarez
over to the revolutionists.