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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
THE TRAITORS At HOME.

Thoroughly and most Justly arous-
ed over the persistent endeavors TO
seize upon the purpose Of tlis govern
ment TO bring the murderer and ban
dit Villa 10 justice. as pretext to
involve this country IN war with
Mexico, President Wilson is about to
adopt drastic measures to put down
the disioyal and unpatriotic spirit al
home
There is no doubt OF a well defined
move right in our own land. we blush
TO say, TO take advantage of an acute
situation when the nation by all hon
orable methods and IN manner fully
in accord with the Mexican govern
ment is aiming=to put dogn outlaRFy,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

When the world war broke out there
were the usual quantum Of American
summer tourists In Europe.
Frederick Jackson was one of these
Americans near the seat Of war, be-
ing at Thun, Switzerland. He made a
bolt to get through France to the sea.
so that he might embark for home. He
was unable to register his trunk any
farther than Berne and on arriving at
that city began a hunt for it. Ap-
preaching a pile Of baggage, he saw
his trunk-at any rate, it had his In
itials on it-and was about to claim it
when lady exclaimed:
There it is! Bring it along quickly.
l shall be left"
She pointed to Jackson's trunk, a por-
ter shouldeped it and was about to car
ry it away when Jackson interfered.
BEG pardon. madam. Are you sure
that is your trunk"
Certainly. Don't you see my initials
on it-F. e. J.?"
Those are my initials, and l am
quite sure that is my trunk"
60 on, porter" said the lady, and
off they went, leaving Mr.. Jackson
gaping after them. He was about to
follow them to regain his trunk when
an official pointed to another trunk
with the same initials on it and asked
if it were not his. Jackson was puz,
zled. No matter how familiar one is
with his trunk he cannot be certain I'M
less there is some familiar mark on it
However, it was evident that there
were two trunks with the same initials
on them, and Jackson argued that this
one was either his or hers. So he
claimed it and directed a porter to
shoulder it and 60 for the train.
The episode occurred on Aug. 2, 1914
A week later Jackson crossed the Eng
lish channel, the vessel having darken
ed lights to escape German warcraft
and landed safely In England. There
he waited two weeks for a passage tt
New York.
| When the ship was well out to sea
Jackson one morning left his state
room somewhat peculiarly attired. HI
had on ruffied collar. and his necktit
was broad blue ribbon In the cabir
he met a lady in pair of masculine
spats-much too large for her-a mans
choker and blue speckled cravat or
| namented with a mosaic pin resem
bling one Jackson had bought in Rome
The man and the woman stopped ant
looked at each other with marked in
terest- Jackson raised his cap politely
Il believe. SIR" said the lady, tina
you are the man who claimed a trunl
at Berne which l believed to be mine
Il am"
We'll. the trunk turned out not to be-
mine"
Il captured a trunk with my initials
on it and held on to it,"
Heavens be praised; it must b,
mine
That scarf you are wearing matches
ore own. and the pin is exactly lik,
one brought from Italy"
Quite likely. | have been obliged t
use some Of the articles | found IL
your trunk. l fancy that ruffied col
lar you wear is mine. and the ribbon
fshe tried TO repress a smileD lis the
| exact color OF one | got In Lucerne,
assure you | am very tired trying tc
make ont with mans neckwear
Look at these enormous spats"'
Il assure you have found wo
| mans robe de mutt altogether to,
ctainped Besides. the workmanship II
| Il scratches me"
You are very bold"
Il Will apologize II you will assur,
Re that You have not used my owl
tor similar purpose"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

The Bethlehem Steel company is
strongly opposed to government ar
NOR plate plant. Monopoly always OPP
poses government ownership of any
thing which might affect its immense
profits. That is why most people agree
with President Wilson that private
monopolies are intolerable and indie
fensible,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
The Candy Medicine.

A long time ago you referred to
pleasant substitute for castor oil. Ev-
cry time our youngsters are threatened
with an attack of castor oil there's
the deuce to pay. So for the love Of
medicine and humanity, will you
please repeat the formula.
Answer-Aromatic Syrup Of Rhu-
barb U. S. P.-given in the same GUAM
titles for the same purpose-the chill
dren call it "the candy medicine" and
we hereby aver, reiterate and avoy
that it is better than castor oil for do
nestle purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
Daily History CIass-MarCh 20.

liI1-Joachim Murat. Bonapartist klhs
of Naples, French marshal. ETC.,
born; shot for treason 1919.
lS07-Abolltion of the slave trade by
the British parliament
lS63-lneffectual sortie by Lees arm!
before Petersburg, Va.
l9l5-French chasseurs captured ne
strategical height of Hartmanhs-
weilerkopf. in upper Alsaee, con.
Guiding an attack Of three days
duration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

Villa, at last accounts, was in the
neighborhood of about six towns and
haciendas, going south, east, north and
west at one time. He must travel CLAD
in a pair of seven-league boots, or else
somebody is lying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
Interrupting Saturday Bath.

twenty-five Dollars Reward. Any
person who will give information lead
ing to the arrest of the person or per-
sons turning in false alarm last Sat
urday evening will be given the above
named reward. Several of our local
firemen were taking their Saturday
night baths when the alarm was turned
in and these were subjected to severe
cold or pneumonia by this sudden call
10 duty. 1t is a rascally piece of bust
ness to turn in an alarm when no fire
exists and if the culprit is apprehended
he will be severely dealt WITHHOLD
land (Mich.) Sentinel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
Saturday. March %, 1916.
Rock Island-From River to
River.

no NOT litter the
IL streets with waste
paper. Destroy it or place
it in the proper recep-
tacles, thus contributing
to the municipal commits
sion's efforts in behalf of
clean streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

MORAN complains of bellyache.
A lot of his supporters are likely to
Lave headaches along about 10 o'clock
tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
Pointed Paragraphs.

Pensions are the silver Innings of
war clouds.
Charity is like river-the deeper
it is the less noise
The wage of sin is not regulated by
an earthly trust.
Charity is but one of the many
things that should begin at home.
Domestic quarrels are the coupons
clipped from matrimonial bonds.
Many an embalmed thought has been
buried in waste basket.
Opportunities that have passed sell
dom come back to the man who waits.
It's not so much what a man knows
as what he does that really counts
Chicago News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

The neutrality-suspicious. of the
Associated Press THE Dutch minis
ter OF war, reporting in the second
chamber Of the Dutch parliament,
says that 36,679 persons were prose-
cuted for smuggling goods into Ger
many last year. Forty thousand SOL
diers were employed to prevent snug
Cling, but because of the 600 miles of
frontier they had to patrol, many Of
the smugglers were able to do brisk
business with the people across the
border. The wiles Of the smugglers
are many and the ingenuity which
they bring to their trade, it is said,
would fit them for all the higher
reaches of diplomacy.
Leather was struggled inside bar
rels Of mussels, balls of rubber inside
the outer shells of onions, and bags of
meal got up to represent sleeping
babies were sent over the border.
Hundreds Of thousands of the frontier
war engaged in the lighter forms of
the prescribed traffic. Bribery of the
frontier guard is said to have been the
method tried most frequently.
The strip of country along the var
ious frontiers Is now declared in a
state Of siege and the military COM
manders order the whole life of the
community. They have resorted in
some regions to banishing all unde-
sirable persons. The number thus
deprived Of their right of residence
last year is 1927.
A bill passed recently limits sup
plies for the border towns to quaint
ties that were normal before the war.
The authorities carry out the anti
smuggling laws in most drastic way,
realizing that the traffic was endan-
gering the country's oversee supply
by awakening the distrust of the al
lies
Paris.-(Correspondence Of The As
ISOLATED Press IA job of public
work is worth a battalion of soldiers
in keeping the peace in Morocco" said
General Layautey, encouragement
of Morocco, to a correspondent of The
Associated Press, explaining how or
der has been maintained in the pro-
tectorate since the beginning of the
war while, at the same time, the gov
ernor-general has sent 10000 troops
from the Moroccan forces, including
$4,000 natives, to fight in France.
"At the beginning" said General
Layautey, I'VE had to consider two
questions-to maintain French SUI
premacy in the protectorate and to
furnish France with the maximum of
military aid. The two considerations
appeared to be contradictory because
OF the agitation still rife among GER
tain tribes, but the diminution OF the
occupation force was offset In part
by the territorials brought from
France who, though not SO apt as
seasoned troops for colonial service,
have acquitted themselves admirably.
"A further and even more effective
compensation for the reduction of our
forces was the development of public
works. the construction OF railroads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
Fallacy Of Lime Feeding.

Is lime water good for a pregnant
woman? The teeth are decaying and I
am told the system requires more
lime.
Answer-No. Ordinary food sup
plies all the lime the body can possibly
utilize. Lime water is a good ant-aeid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

IN perusing news Of the Mexican
unpleasantness, you'll be perfectly
safe in refusing to believe anything
that native-from Carranza down to
a common greaser-says. The reason
a Mexican lies is that he doesn't know
how to tell the truth. Deception is al
most a religion with him. A Mexican
won't fight you face to face if he can
get at your back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

PHOTO materials are increasing in
price They don't get me before the
camera" says Ignatz. Not on your
tintype"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

GO to church tomorrow. You'll see
some of our best people there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
THE ARGUS.

Published daily at 1924 Second ave-
nue.. Rock Island, III. Entered at the
postofice at Rock Island, ILL.,, as sec
ond-class matter, under the act OF
March 8. 1879.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25
In the Peach Zone!

Mr. Graybill, our genial hotel keeper,
quietly slipped away to Michigan and
invested in a farm-Secor correspond
ence Peoria Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

ROOSEVELT refused a demonstra-
ton planned by friends when he land
ed at New York yesterday from the
West Indies. The colonel didn't say
30, but his idea was that the boys
should save their ammunition for Chi
cago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

FLORIDA Times-Union suggests
that when Villa is captured he be taken
to Georgia and turned loose. If
Georgians could first be convinced he
is a Jew the idea would be capital
enc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

CHAUNCEY Depew is coming back.
A tailoring firm is using his picture to
advertise its suits. But Chauncey
hasn't the lovely shape that he pos.
sessed in the 0lden days, so 1t has been
necessary for the photographer to fake
a bit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

BERLIN, Ont, is seeking a new
name. Germans need not reply.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

KILLED While Trying TO Print His
First Book. Headline Lucky man.
j. M. G.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

BACKBONE of strike is broken,
says Superintendent Jeffries at Argo
This is not Jim, but apparently he has
the punch like his namesake had be-
fore he succumbed to the smoke.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

MAYOR McCOn0chie appears wont
to make light Of the proffered new rates
on gas and electricity. "More power to
him." postcards Mike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

MIR. SOthern has said farewell. So
has Bernhardt. Now wen see whether
the man keeps his word as well as the
woman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

Rock Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

By THE ]. W. POTTER co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

TWO weeks ago the robin caused us
all to sit up and notice him. These
days we pass him by as we do mere
sparrow. Such is life among the birds
as among humanity. When you're
scarce they look for you. When you're
numerous they duck you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

Member Audit Bureau of Calculations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

THE Iowa State Laundrymen's as
ISOLATION today went on record as in
favor of Chinese exclusion" says a dis
patch from Des Moines, Especially as
regards Chinese who are likely to be-
come laundrymen" Safe blowers and
second story workers from China are
welcome, just so they don't cut into
the washing game Still, they are
cleaners also, aren't they?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

Telephones in all departments. Cen
trail Union, Rock Island l45, l46 aud
lat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

THE suggestion to paint up that is
going the rounds in Rock Island should
not be misinterpreted by the boys with
dry threats from Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

YUAN Shi Kai, when he reaches the
end Of his string in China, could do
well on the vaudeville circuits as a
quick change artist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

HERE is something more to chew
about: The Dental Manufacturers
club of the United States announces
that the war has cut off dyes needed
in coloring store teeth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-03-25

THE commander of the Moewe
reports the one regrettable incident of
the ships operations was the sinking
Of a vessel with cargo Of 1000 bot
ties of champagne. If the boys on the
Moewe had corralled that load of fuel
they probably would have been going
vet.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
SHOPPERS Clean OUT
Big STOCKS OF Stores
Merchants Report an Unprecedented
Week in the Holiday Trade.

Washington has passed through what
local merchants say was the busiest
Christmas shopping season the city has
ever experienced. Buying was heavier
and more money changed hands than
ever before. The appeal to shop Early
and Mail Early also met with greater
response than appeals in past seasons.
Not only were gifts purchased in larger
quantities but the Center Market and
other markets in different sections OF the
city were practically 6enuded of Christ
mas trees and evergreens.
Few turkeys are being carried over by
local dealers, only a few scrawny birds
OF Questionable age being left. Other
Christmas trimming such as celery,
pumpkins, nuts and fruits are nearly
cleaned out OF the markets.
The large stores all report rows of
empty shelves and counters and many
stocks were totally bought out Many
window displays were brought in to fill
the gaps made by last-mlnute sales. More
practical gifts were purchased this year
than ever before which testiies to the
impression left by the agitation last
Christmas by the S P. U. @.
The public has generously responded TO
the appeals for aid for the poor and
needy sent out by the different charitable
organizations Although there is less of
floating population" in Washington
this Christmas. there have been many ap-
peals for aid, sickness and other kindred
causes helping to swell the number of
needy persons who would be unable to
enjoy their Christmas were Il not for
phtlanthropically inclined persons
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
PRAISE FOR CARRANzA
IN PEOPLES PULPIT
More Principles Involved in Mexican
War Than in Europe. Says Preacher

The principles upon which the Mexi-
can struggle is being fought are more
important to the progress Of the human
race than those behind the European con-
hict today said Herbert J. Browne, at
the Peoples Church in Pythian Temple
yesterday. In Europe the fight is be-
ing carried on among the peoples Of dif-
ferent nations, while in Mexico the str7lg
gle is against the Aggressions of her own
people-the elementary struggle for a
right to the land on which TO live
'Carranza, far from being a weaklfnE
is a powerful man, mentally and physI-
cally, with untiring energy. When Ddsz
came into control there were more than
1000 public schools in Mexico, but the
double pressure OF church and capital
istic intrests being brought 30 bear
against them. they were reduced TO thssr
lowest terms at the time that CarTsnza
took the reins Of government
To-day there are q greater number oi
public, high, and normal schools m that
country than ever existed there before"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
POLICEMEN RECEIVE
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Commissioner Brownlow and Maj. Pull
man Express Appreciation.

The following tributes and wen wishes
90 the men Of the Metropolitan Police
Department were expressed yesterday by
Major Pullman and Commissioner Brown
low IN cards printed in Christmas colors,
which were given each man when he re-
ported for duty.
BY Commissioner Brownlow:
Let my appreciation of your loyalty
and efficiency during the closing year be
expressed In the wish that your Christ
mas season may be one OF much Joy,
which will usher in a New Year of more
service, greater prosperity, and ever in
ereasing happiness"
BY Mai Pullman:
In sending you the seasons greetings
and best wishes, I want to thank you for
your good work during the past year. The
records OF the various precincts and Of
the department give evidence that men
of the force have put forth their best ef-
forts, have been faithful to the great
trust put IN them by the good people or
the community, and that through loyal
and intelligent devotion to duty each is
working for the best interests of our
Capital City. The police department has
been favored during the past year with
important legislation which has been
needed for many years, and we are CRATE
full for this consideration, because Of the
additional privileges and benefits which
have resulted. May the coming year
bring out the best that is in each men,
Der OF the department-better health to
each man and the members of his fam
ly, and increased happiness to all.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
Neutral Attitude Defined.
Germany Views Peace
Note with Sympathy"

The German governments attitude to-
ward President Wilson's note to the
belligerents urging an exchange of peace
terms was outlined at Berlin yesterday
by Baron von' Dem Busche- Hadden-
hausen. undersecretary Of foreign af-
fairs In an interview with a stan mem
ber OF the Overseas News Agency.
Owing to the semi-official character Of
that agency, whose outgivings are most
ly inspired by Wilhelmstrasse, the inter-
view may be regarded as a resume Of
what viii be the German governments
reply to the American note.
Baron von> Dem Busche recently suc-
ceeded Alfred Zimmerman. now foreign
secretary, as undersecretary of foreign
affairs He was some years ago COUNSEL
or TO the German Embassy in Washing
ton.
Summarized, these are the chief points
in his interview. partly stated in direct
terms. partly implied.
President Wilson's note has been re-
ceived In Germany, with sympathy"
The undersecretary added: This is GER
tainly true of official circles
The conclusion of peace itself is a mat
ter solely between the belligerents.
The United States will. however. play
'an important part" in the general ar
rangements for the future to prevent u
All the belligerents are agreed, in
words, as to the necessity of protecting
the small neutral states
In their actions, they have been less
unanimous"
Declining to discuss the case Of Bel
gium. as belonging to the past" Baron
Won Dem Busche pointed tosthe entente
treatment Of Greece and Rumanian and
their promise of Constantinople to Rus
sa
The central powers. he said. must in
sist upon the prevention in the future of
aggressive coalitions of great powers
against one or several others, with inten-
tions of partition or conquest"
Germany, ne said, must know within a
few days" the entente answer TO the re-
cent peace proposal
He said 1t seemed possible that the en-
tente would avoid that answer in which
event, he added, things will take a DIFF
ferent course"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
D. c. SCHOOL PAY ROLL
DECLARED INADEQUATE
Wages Paid Elsewhere Compared with
Those of Washington System.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

mate OF their efforts for civic betterment
as well as an utter disregard for the just
claims Of teachers as to the dignity ana
Importance OF their profession.
Teachers. especially high school teach
ers of boys and girls during the vitality
important formative period OF youth be-
tween the ages OF u and IS should be paid
as educational experts to form the raw
material OF the youth of the nation into
the most effective and efficient finished
product.
AT present as at no other time the
United States among all the nations OF
the world is set upon hill. The Capital
and the Congress of the United States
arc topmost pinnacles, and all their ac-
tivities and a cts Are scrutinized by all.
Amy act which can be construed as a
heltttling OF the teaching profession In
this country of Democratic ideals whic
prides itself upon the proper training of
all its youth for the proper exercise Of
the right of ballot and upon which It's
government rests will be accepted by
ali as settling a lower standard.
mo act could more emphatically voice
such an opinion on the part OF the Con-
gress of the United States in the Capital
of the United States, provided by virtue
Of schedule of automatic annual in
creases for eight years untouched in effect
except to be made more liberal, at a
time when living expenses are high. and
at time when there is abundant rev.
enue to pay them.
The congress of the United States
should see to 1t that the Capital of the
nation should set the standard to the
teaching profession in every way and
that 1t should not be made to follow
from afar Off"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-25
PARDONS REQUESTED
FOR MARRIED CONVICTS

An effort to induce the President to
pardon all married prisoners in Federal
or State prisons is being made by a
committee OF the White Cross National
Old Home Folks Association. headed by
Dr. Simon P. W. Drew and the National
Former-Slave Convention Reunion, in a
petition recently presented at the White
House. The object, says the petition, s
tc allow all prisoners with wives and
families dependent on them to go free
and start life anew on the New Yea
The petition also includes all sons anc
daughters who have mothers depending
on them for n livelihood.
A letter has also been mailed to the
governor of each State with the sam.
object. The President has received an
invitation to address the ffty-fifth annual
reunion of former-slaves TO be held here
May to June 4.
Dr. Drew Yesterday at the Cosmopolitan
BAPTIST Church commended President Will
son for his efforts to bring about peace
in Europe