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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Records In the foreign trade of the
United States have been made and
broken many times since the outbreak
Of the European war and it seems
probable that the highest point has not
yet been reached. The figures are
February, the shortest month in the
year, show exports to the amount
of S409,S36,525 and imports of $193,-
935,117. This is the first time in his
tory that exports for single month
have gone beyond the S40O,000.00
mark. Imports also exceeded all pre-
vious records for a single month, the
highest previous figure being $1S4,-
362,117. The imports for February
this year were $6S,611,726 in ex-
cess of imports for February, 1915
The favorable balance" of exports
over imports for February was s215,-
901 ,40S, also high record.
A comparison Of eight months of the
present fiscal year with the same
period of the previous year is even
more remarkable. The total value OF
imports was $1,055, 631, 1927 for the
corresponding period the year before
an increase of $235,452,4S1. The in
crease in exports was from 1884 1885,
OF to $2,5S6.301, 57O-a gain of $751;
S35,553. The excess of exports over
imports was S1,295, 217,462. The ex-
cess for the same period last year was
$57S,3S4,390. Comparing the Il
months ending with February with the
same u months of the previous year
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
ersons who are subject to so-called

Persons who are subject to so-called
Riggs disease" or chronic infamma-
ton OF the gums and tooth-sockets,
generally have poor health and FREE
quently suffer from systemic troubles
due to the primary septic focus In or
about the teeth.
1t is now pretty well known, even
among the laity, that rheumatism" 10
usually local manifestation of sys-
temic poisoning from some recognized
or unrecognized septic focus, such as
a pus-pocket at the root of q tooth, or
focus Of infection under an old fill
ing, which, perhaps, has given the pa
tient no trouble for years, yet shows
septic state when photographed
with the X-ray.
A fairly common incident in the
course Of chronic gingivitis (gum in
fammation) is this: The patient suf-
fers sudden chill or chilly sensation,
and Immediately jumps at the conclu-
sion that he or she Is taking cold
OF course that idea is wholly mag
mary. The cold" Is just about as
sensible as is the taking cold" ex-
PLANTATION Of septic blood poisoning
from wound or In childbed.
Accompanying the chilliness there
Is apt to be more or less nausea or
vomiting, which is sometimes very Sc
we're. The patient develops a split
ting headache, high fever, and great
prostration. The physician, unless IA
miliar with the underlying condition
is temporarily at a loss to account for
the attack If the incarcerated pus
finds exit from the gum, alongside OF
the affected tooth, the symptoms will
presently disappear and the patien,
will regain her customary state OF
frail health. Unfortunately there is
| no special toothache or local soreness
to call attention to the focus. Hence
the doctor may overlook it, If he is
not given to looking his patients
square in the teeth, or if he does sus,
pect the true source Of the septic
flood, the patient is pretty sure tc
scout the idea, for she has had those
bad teeth for many, many years.
Anyway, that is the picture of Z
septic flood. It has been called Z
heavy cold" fever and ague," gas
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

ing ready for their quadrennial fat
frying by doing service for predatory
gangs through favoring legislation
that they seek and performing work
that they want done. And how can
the financial districts of Boston and
New York exhibit their willingness to
put up the stuff" and their friendli-
ness more charmingly than by mobil-
izing their corporation ATTORNEYS at
the capital to cry down LAWYER
whose lack of respect for vested
wrongs is notorious? Mr.. Brandeis is
to owe his confirmation to democratic
votes-to senator's who cannot be be-
guiled by the hope of special interest
money with which to finance the par
tvs campaign by an act of injustice
and wrong. This, not because he does
not deserve more generous treatment,
but because by the attacks made on
MIN, plutocratic check books are to
be placed under contribution to the
republican party managers.
Are the republicans of Illinois and
other western states going to follow
the leaders in worshipping the idols
put up by predatory interests? asks
the Springfield Register Is it not high
time that the republicans OF the coun-
try who believe in manhood rights to
protest by their votes against the
"idolatry' that must be as plain to
them as it is to people generally who
are taking note of the way the lead
ers OF the republican party are selling
out the peoples birthright?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
PROFITLESS PREPAREDNESS.

Senator Weeks has a poor argument
in stating that IL the government
makes It's own armor plate 1t will
drive out Of business the great plants
now supplying it and deprive them OF
a chance to sell armor to foreign coun-
tries.
The truth is if this government made
armor for itself, it would leave the
plants free to make armor for none
other than foreign governments. The
injection Of the federal armor issue
into the preparedness program has
driven the extreme militarists-those
who would profit by preparedness-to
the last ditch.
If the program was adhered to, the
campaign for the spending Of millions
Of dollars by the government would
fall fiat. None of the gentlemen allied
with the preparedness move has ever
yet shown patriotism that was not
profitable.
| This government can compete for
itself the rational sort Of national de-
Tense that is needed 1t is the first
/ duty of congress to see that every ne
cessity is supplied In government fac
tories and shipyards and without a
nitions-kansas City Post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Selected by Tavenner

As the battle roars to the shuddering
sky
bethlehem Steel has rise Of
ten.
What matters the loss of million
men?
What matters the waste Of blossom
Ing lands?
The children's cry or women's pain7
If Bethlehem Steel at six hundred
stands
And so we must Join In the slaughter
mill,
We must arm ourselves for sense
less hate,
We must waste our youths in the MUIR
der drill
That Bethlehem Steel may holds its
state.
GRACE ISABEL COLBRON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
F0rget.me.not.

A gentleman whose beautiful
grounds were often visited by the pub
lie had an old gardener who was in
the habit of showing parties round
the beds. At such times he would in
hurried, Cabling voice explain the
names to the visitors.
When nearing the exit gate he
would however, suddenly pause and
draw special attention to a pretty clus-
Ter OF modest posies and then, in a
significant tone of voice, exclaim:
These, ladies and gentlemen, are
lorget-me-not. Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
THE BALLAD OF BETHLEHEM
STEEL.

"a Tale of the Ticker
A fort is taken, the papers say,
Five thousand dead in the murder
Gus deal.
A victory? No, just another grim day.
But--up to five hundred goes Beth
lehem Steel
A whisper, a rumor, one knows not
where
A sigh, a prayer from torn heart
rent
A murmur of peace on the death-laden
air
But-Bethlehem Steel drops 30 per
cent
We'll fight to the DEATH" the diplo-
mats cry.
We'll fight to the DEATH" sigh the
weary men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
The Daily Story
Case of Human Justice-By Alan Heresdale

Reading incidents connected with
the part taken by Russia In the great
European war brings back to me my
own part in the fate of single Rus
sian person years agone. | was a
press correspondent In the dominions
Of the car In one Of the provinces
northeast of st. Petersburg when, look
! ing down a road covered with snow,
saw a mass of beings coming slowly
toward me. When they came to where
could distinguish them saw that
they were body Of political prison
ers marching under guard and doubt
less bound for Siberia.
Ny attention was arrested by a girl
not over eighteen years Of age, She
fixed her eyes on mine for a moment,
and in that brief glance I read a tale
| which made my heart bleed. 1t be-
tokened one who was buoyed up by
the consciousness of suffering for a
great cause, but whose life was new
ertheless blighted. She passed on,
trudging through the snow, knowing
/ that she would be shut up within the
dreadful Kara Enclosure. l did not
suppose for a moment that l would
| ever see her again.
| But did. Six years after this meet
| ing l was in London. One evening
attended the opera and, looking up
froro tho OF ono nP tho h0yaS
there was the girl 1 had seen on her
| way to Siberia. But, oh, how changed!
| What a picture Of past suffering
| There was the same holiness, but 1t
was tinged with melancholy. that mel
! ancholy which comes from endurance
of agony. And yet there was a tempo
rary absence Of endurance.
"Who Is that lady?' l asked friend
who knew every one In London.
THAT is Adela Alexandrovna, the
| daughter Of Russian nobleman. She
has a history. Her father is one of
/ the cars trusted officers. She was
caught in some complication with rev
olutionists and sent to Siberia Her
| father succeeded in interesting the
czarina in her, and pardon was Sc
cured for her, but it was coupled with
a Punishment. She came to England
and it is supposed that the czarina
has opened a way for her here. At
any rate, she Is received in society In
London.
When the war broke out I returned
to Russia as correspondent for an Eng
lish journal and accompanied the army
that moved against the Austrian from
tier. I was a witness of the terrible
lighting that occurred during that cam
paign and wondered If some wave OF
madness had not swept down upon Eu
rope, l grew sick writing descriptions
Of the carnage. the universal distress
the agony Of women and children. Il
seemed to me that the clock Of the
civilized world had been turned bach
to the middle ages, when every MAJ
was soldier and every soldier was Q
butcher.
In one OF the terrific battles between
the Austrtens and the Russians | wen
out to draw my word pictures OF Its
horrors to feed the appetite OF readers
al over the world Then for the frs
ufne l saw modern warfare, the
slaughter Of men by machinery. while
'ne aeroplanes floating above seemed
70 LIE IKE huge birds of prey waiting
TOT their feast on the corpses.
! When had seen all / could stand
went to the rear where the wounded
were being carr, j and. bending over
mo inter- on which rested dying sol
dler' who should see In the uniform
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Our Friends Of Fiction.

II Is well to balance the influence
Of ones transient mortal associations
by acquiring a peaceful intimacy with
these ever living men and women
whose deeds, aspirations, love and
courage are recorded in books, who
are never against us, who never de-
spise us, nor fail us. nor betray US
being stripped now Of that mortal
part which renders all men uncertain
liable to hypocrisies, conceits and a
sort of human Nervousness which life
in the flesh never quite escapes
Cora Harris in New York Independ-
ent
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
No Indulgences for Members Of Bread
and Mix Club,

I would like to Join the Bread ana
Milk club, but have not the time II
eat every two hours. Would It be ALI
right TO eat Just three times a davf
If 80, how much milk and bread each
time? asks a. slim woman. And should
the milk be warm, cold or boiled? I
find it impossible to satisfy my app.
tite with less than large slice Of
bread and butter and large glass O.
milk every two hours, writes stout
man. Is this all right?
Answer-The slim woman may try
the fat mans method, and he should
adopt her schedule Bread and MILK
club members are denied indulgences.
Small glass Of warm, cold or boiled
milk If you prefer, with a cracker OF
mere mouthful or two OF bread-ths,
is the order, and every two hours from
rising to bedtime Monday is the dsy.
and Excelsior the motto. Only near.
invalids, bilious, overfed, too well.
nourished victims of auto-intoxication.
liver complaint and general prosper.
rity admitted TO membership. Sick peo-
pie need not apply.
NOn.Surgical Treatment Of Goitre,
Please tell me what you mean BY
non-surgical treatment Of exophthal-
mic goitre. and where such treatment.
can be had.
Answer - Non-surgical treatment
means good medical treatment-rest,
proper diet, open-air life and general
management much the same as for
tuberculosis. Medication to meet the
conditions in each case. Such treat
ment is given by most family physl-
| clans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

trio fever" malaria" bilious Al.
tack" and various other faneifn,
names in scores Of cases where N,
patient helped In making the dias.
nosis
A single drop Of pus incarceratss
by some accidental obstruction Il
drainage ia capable Of producing III.
most violent imaginable symptom.
though unfortunately pain is not al.
ways one Of the symptoms when sot,
tissues are involved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
4 ni0ue Specimen.

81 once knew an eccentric man,
stated old Festus Poster, who when
he had got the desired number on
the telephone did not demand tlercely.
Whiz Kiss" Instead he invariably
said ciyilly, This is John J. Poppen-
dick, wishing to speak to Mr.. Buck
over His funeral was the largest
ever held in the neighborhood where
he had resided, and thereat strong
men broke down and wept like chill
dren, being convinced that they would
never again see his like, Judge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
ANOTHER NOTE.

If a man gives you whack,
Watch him close, but don't hit back
Write a note.
While you battle your bloody nose
And beat the dust out of your
clothes
Write note.
Though your teeth are down your
throat,
Don't you let him get your goat
Write a lSOte.
If his answers not quite plain,
Make him write it out again
Write note.
THE pen is mightier than the"-gun,
And, anyhow, you haven't one
Write note.
G. NJ. F.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
That Makes II Unanimous,

DR.. Arthur Warren Waite. who muir
dered his wife's parents, said the other
day: What want to say to you is that
l wish to pay the fullest penalty for
what l have done. That is what soci-
ETY. expects and that Is what l desire
to do"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Pointed Paragraphs.

Ambition is balloon which carries
no parachute.
The average man would rather COM
promise than fight.
Advice to an actor: When the whistle
blows look out for the locomotive.
Probably the majority of men would
be lazy were it not for the fact that
they must either get busy or die of
starvation.-Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Sad to say, the women cannot vote
at the primary tomorrow. The courts
have so decided And your facetious
friend must have his Joke. for he asks
why is the primary like Henry
George? Then you ask why, and then
he says, Because I am for men,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

A woman in Houston wants work in
the newspaper Offices to begin with
prayer. But we don't see how the
paper is going to get out If the more
or less famous devil is routed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Small as the standing army of the
United States is, it is nevertheless as
efficient, man for man, as any in the
world 1t is showing its ability to
ride and march hard, shoot straight
and to STAY"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Daily History UlasS-ApriI 10.
l13G-prmce Eugene, famous soldier
and associate u Marlborough. died.
born 1868.
ls52-John Howard Payne. author OF
Horne, Sweet Home" died In In'
MS. RarbGry; born in New YORK
city 1902
l9i5-Donald Nickerson. journalist. for
Iaer editor OF the New Nork Trlh-
nnue, died IN New York; horn 1871
Germans bombarded Rheims
violent battle ragged around uzsos
pass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Otherwise, He Is Perfectly Normal.

Mr. Fletcher is one of the most bril-
liant lecturers on the American plat
form. He is filled to the brim with
physical and mental energy. He dashes
forward upon introduction and plunges
eagerly into his subject. His person.
ality is magnetic. He is master of ev-
cry phase of dramatic art. A graceful
Delsartean one moment, thunderbolt
another, hurting giant the next; he
combines impassioned oratory with the
calm reasoning of g. Judge. He is a
master in the use of language, whether
it be differing sarcasm, scathing con-
demnation, tender pleading, or strong
exhortation. And all this power in Ian
guage and dramatic art is combined for
one purpose-to startle, awaken and
then to burn into the souls Of his hear
ers, moral convictions, in matters po-
litical, social and eligious.-Albia
0owa) Union.
| PEORIA family is advertising for "a
neat colored girl to do light house
work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
Ha, Ha, She Lives.

"She hangs over his head the threat
of blackmail," raves the press agent.
"In desperation he shoots her-but
the revolver is loaded with blanks"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

To borrow a slogan from the United
States, the crown prince is determined
to get" Verdun dead or alive"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

CHICAGO physician has discovered
that cards carry germs. His warning
IS too late. Most of those who play
them are already inoculated. For in
stance, there is your neighbor who
frivols at bridge, for mental exercise
as she calls 1t.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
New Quarters for the Minister.

A new barn is being erected on the
rear Of the lots where the Presbyterian
parsonage is located for the use Of the
pastor.-Hanna City correspondence Of
the Peoria Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Enlistments in the army might be
more numerous if the army were sup
piled with better tools to work with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

Every city in the country has a
pennant winning team at this time of
the year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

"HUGHES is not political Judge"
says the Nation. Our bunch is that
the returns next November will prove
that he is Tor was).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

CHARLES Chaplin makes tomb
stones in Los Angeles. Now If he got
orders from relatives of all those who
die from laughing at the antics of his
namesake,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

CHICAGO and Pittsburgh are en-
gagged In n dispute as to which city IL
the smokfest- We suggest that the
question be referred for verdict TO
Harry Thaw and Bill Thompson. But,
inasmuch as the latter got dirty deal
in the recent elections, he might be
biased.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

THEY will participate in a number
of anti-wedding social affairs" saws a
tri-city newspaper, We don't quite get
you. We hadn't heard there was any
opposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10
cM0RDS 40
DIS co n d s

JUDGING by the rate at which dona-
tons are rolling in, Miss Erna Fyfe,
who Is directing the campaign for st.
Luke's hospital, Davenport, has her
canvassing committees all keyed up.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

YOU may have observed that the
coal miners had warm sessions
during their recent convention ut
Peoria. Well, It doesn't cost them rs
much to fire up as the ordinary con-
sumner.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

"Is there any hope that America Is
awakening" queries the Chicago Tri-
une. Down this way we hadn't heard
she had been asleep
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

SCIENTIST asserts that too much
thinking breaks down the arches Of the
feet. Lending color to the charge that
the brains Of many people are not To-
Gated Immediately beneath their chap
caus.
THE Ford also runs we'll in Michi-
gan according to the primary returns
from that state.
If worse comes to the worst, we
suggest that there be a national tag
day for the benefit of the Bethlehem
Steel company.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-25

two years, securely pasted in the
space provided on the admission card
sent them after their applications
are filed. Tintypes or proofs. will not
be accepted.
This examination Is open to an
citizens of the United States who
meet the requirements.
Persons desiring this examination
should at once apply for Forms 3Oi
and 1924, stating the title of the ex.
animation desired, to the United
States Civil Service Commission,
Washington. d. c.; the secretary OF
the United States Civil Service Board
post Office. Boston, Mass. Philadel.
phia, Pa, Atlanta, Ga. Cincinnati. O..
Chicago, ILL.,. St. Paul. MINI. Seattle.
Washington, San Francisco, Cal.
customhouse, New York, New Or
leans, La. Honolulu, Hawaii: old Gus.
tomhouse, St. Louis, Mo-; or to the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-25
j. S. Civil Service
For Stenographer
and Typewriter

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open com
petitive examination for stenographer
and typewriter, for both men anc
women, on August 9, 1916, at the
places mentioned in the list printed
hereon. From the register of eligi-
bles resulting from this examination
certiflcation will be made to I'LL the
vacancies as they may occur in this
position In the Departmental Service
| Washington, ID. c., unless II Is found
to be in the interest of the service
to fill any vacancy by reinstatement.
transfer, or promotion.
The usual entrance salary for this
position is $40 or 5000 year; a few
appointments are made at $1,000 and
extremely few at higher salaries.
Promotion is reasonably rapid for
those whose services prove satisfac-
tory.
Full information in regard to the
scope and character Of this examina.
ton, including sample questions. is
contained in Form 1924, Information
for Applicants for Stenographer and
Typewriter Examinations.
As the demand for eligibles for this
position has recently been greater
than the supply, qualified persons are
urged to enter this examination.
Age, IS years or over on the date
of the examination.
Under an act Of Congress appli-
cants desiring to become eligible for
permanent appointment to the appor-
toned service in Washington, d. c.,
must be examined in the State or
Territory in which they reside ana
have been actually domiciled in such
State or Territory for at least one
year previous to the examination;
they must have the county officers
certificate in the application form
executed, to which a 10 cent internal
revenue stamp must be attached.
Eligibles whose bona fide residence
is in the District of Columbia will
be certified for temporary employ.
ment or for employment in the non
apportioned service only.
Applicants must present to the
examiner on the day Of the examna
ton their photographs, taken within
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-25

chairman Of the Porto Rican Civil
Service Commission, San Juan. p. r,
Applications should be properly ex.
ecuted excluding the medical certif.
cate, and filed with the Commission
at Washington in time to arrange for
the examination at the place select.
ed by the applicant. The exact title
Of the examination as given at the
head Of this announcement should be
stated in the application form.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-07-25
Made Cigarettes the Fashion.

Laurence Oliphant, a man both Of
letters and fashion, Is generally cred.
tied with having first introduced Gig.
arettes into English society. They be.
came fashionable in about 1870 and
had a revolutionary effect on smoking
among women. Those Of the lower
classes had frequently been pipe smok.
ers, but in society the ladies, perhaps
for physical reasons, never took up
either pipe or cigar to any extent. The
cigarette offered them a milder and
more delicate means Of sharing mans
delight in the weed.