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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

Vienna (Correspondence of The
Associated Press THE calling to the
colOrs of men between the ages Of 80
and 50, has caused the discussion in
the Austro-Hungarian press of what
the older men have done in this war.
The view had been generally held
that the man at so had passed into
old age. so far as military value was
concerned, but the war is said to have
proven that this position is untenable.
1t is admitted that in trades and
occupations requiring physical deX-
terity, the man over so is apt to be
failure, though the well-preserved
worker of that age is generally still
capable of great endurance.
The experience in the army is that
men up to 80 are generally less
hardy than men up to 80 In addition
10 being as vet far from physically
set" that is entirely beyond the
growing stage, the younger men often
reduce their endurance and physical
vigor, generally by incorrect eating,
Older men are not in the habit OF do
ing this, it is asserted.
But the young men err also in other
respects. Often they are Indifferent
to hardship when they should not be;
while the older men see to it that
their feet are always dry and warm,
the younger soldiers overlook this
habitually.
With the officers, tae older soldier
is the favorite, Not only does he give
ment, but his ripper mind understands
more readily the purposes and neces-
sity of military discipline
An Austrian colonel with whom this
subject was discussed said that older
troops needed little application OF dis
cipline, because their natural conduct
as grown men was discipline in itself.
He had seen no difference in the fight
ing qualities of young and older
troops. he said, but he himself would
always prefer to'lead men over the age
of 80.
Or very young troops, the colonel
had a poor opinion. In trench war
fares their value was not high. Con-
slant reiteration of commands and
orders was the lot of the officer who
commands young bloods," while the
officer in charge OF older troops could
count on having orders carried out as
soon as they were given. The old men,
too, fought with more sense" said the
less trouble to the sanitary depart
colonel. They did not shout so much,
but dealt out heavier blows.
Excepting bone fractures aid very
serious internal wounds, the old sol
der gives no more trouble than the
young one to the medical service. Au-
thorities are of the opinion that the
smaller percentage of sick among the
older troops -counterbalances wholly
what little surgical difficulty they
give.
II Is declared by the writer thai
even after the war, the men over 80 in
Europe will occupy "a more important
posltio in the industrial and CONNER
cial fields than lie has done in two de-
cadeA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
The Daily Story
Was He Really Hero-By F. A. Mitchell.

A man, quite the worse for wear,
crutch under one arm. opened gate
and limped up the walk. In the center
of ample grounds stood the house, the
whole forming one Of these old Eng
lish places that denote age and re
spectn bility. On the way he met
girl, leading n big dog, which. seeing
the disreputable person who had en-
tered the grounds, growled. The girl
reproved the dog, then looking at the
man, said
Would you like something to eat|
Il certainly would.
go up TO the house III be there In
a few minutes and will see that you
are given something"
The man hobbled up to the house and
going on to the porch seated himself
on a wicker chair. In a few minutes
the girl returned and seeing him sit
ting on the porch gave him look that
was intended to annihlate him. He
paid no attention to her. and after re-
garding him for few moments she
went into the house Presently a but
Ter came out on TO the porch with a
salver on which was meal. and set
it down on a table. The man, who
was evidently very hungry, applied
himself to it, then asked the butler II
he could give him anything to wash 1t
down. The butler gave him a more
crushing look than his mistress and
disappeared. After a conference with
her he returned with a decanter and
a glass The man took stiff drink,
then told the butler to say to the young
lady that he would like to speak with
her In few minutes she came out
and stood waiting for what he had to
say
Il am a discharged soldier he said
from the army in Belgium
The girls manner changed at once.
did you ever meet Captain Treyel-
lion there?' she asked,
81 was with him constantly"
Indeed"
ludJ dCtUults lOl NY lhdhiHS NY
self at home in this house,
IF you had told me that you were a
friend of his would have given you a
more cordial reception
you are one of those who rented the
place after Trevellion's departure.
suppose"
Yes; we moved here few days
after he went to the front
You never saw him?'
NO. I've been told he is very
handsome man"
Handsome, Who told you that?'
Every one who has ever seen him
considers him handsome"
I've seen him every day for ten
months, and | never saw anything
good looking about him.
That's probably because you've seen
him dressed no better than you. Yon
can't expect man to he fine looking
got up as you are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
NO TIME FOR POLITICS.

When did Uncle Sam have so many
exciting things on his mind? Instead
Of being an interested spectator of the
great European war game, as Monroe
planned that he should remain, he has
TO dodge along the side lines, trying
10 keep the bail from hitting him.
Neutrality, which he has honestly tried
10 observe, he has found quite as wor-
risome as active conflict In case of a
good hard war of his own, he would
have something direct to go to, but
this business OF keeping out of other
peoples wars and of not caring about
hnybodys principles and purposes has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
Daily History ClasS--Feb. ~

lT36-Ann Lee. founder of the ehui..
OF Christ's Second Appearances "
called Shakers. born: died liof' S
lS20-Dr. Lewis Swift. Amerlcah =
tropomer noted as discoseef :
comets. born: died 1918. =.
lS5S-orsini. Pierri and Gomez orousa'
TO trial for attempt TO assassliS''
Napoleon III. with bombs.
1892 Treaty signed between the ~.
ed States and Great Britain 'e,s
ring the Bering sea fisheries uS
pute to board of arbitration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
CrOcheting. for Instance.

Young man advertises in a news
paper in nearby city seeking employ
ment, boasting that he neither drinks
nor smokes, swears or stays up late
nights. He says he. prefers inside
work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
LISTEN TO THEM FABRICATE.

II really feel sorry for Jones. He's
one Of the weakest sisters ever knew.
He can't say no. when he gets the
signal to the mahogany. But your
Uncle Fuller is one of those chaps
who can take drink or LET il alone"
81 am happy to be able to say. dearie,
that | never betrayed a confidence.
Only yesterday one of my neighbors
-Old me story that if | let it out
would cause a real scandal. Please
don't ask me TO tell YOU"
81 never stay away from dinner with
out notifying my wife in advance, and
/ always have IA good reason for nv
absence"
"Two bit limit poker is nothing more
ihan sociability. A man can't lose
enough in that kind Of IA game TO get
sore. Tnever lest my temper in polk
er game yet"
II always tell my husband the price
Of a hat before | buy it. III other
women would follow my example there
would be less home iarring.'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

GOVERNOR Dunno for the fifth
time has reprieved Elston Scott, ne
gro under sentence of death at Muir
physboro, because the sheriff refuses
assurances that the man will be hang
ed decently. Looks as if the sheriff
and the prisoner were having fun with
the state executive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

An Iowa farm hand who worked for
years without having pay day in the
hope of marrying his mistress, only to
have his marital ambitions cheated by
her death. has been awarded a judg-
ment of $4,000 against her estate.
Come on, girls.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
Doctor VS.. the NeighbOrs.

put my nine-months old baby out
on the porch for a nap every after
noon. Some of the neighbors think it
Is dreadful, but our doctor seems to
think there is no harm in it, What is
your opinion? So far the baby keeps
perfectly we'll
Answer-We agree with the baby.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
Thomas b. Schali.

Thomas d. Schall, of Minneapolis.
Mimi. is blind but in spite Of this
handicap he is the new representative
of the tenth district of his state in
congress. Mr., Schall. progressive,
was born in Michigan in 1877. He was
educated for the law. In 1907 he lost
his sight through an electric shock.
but in spite of this injury he contln-
ued his practice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

So long as trade follows the flag
there can be no way of keeping inter
national politics out of international
business.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
Rock Island-From River to
River.

no NOT litter the
II 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, 1916-02-29

How are they going to replace these
hundreds of thousands Of best men"
they are shooting to pieces on the
western battle front?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
IT Can't Re Done. Brother,

Wanted-Married man without chill
dren on farm at once; bachelor; Le-
roy phone, L. J. West.-Adv. in Bloom
ington Bulletin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

Nor is Germany's uneasiness about
the decline of its birth rate any more
surprising than the decline of the
birth rate itself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

Somebody has evidently taken the
we'll out Of the welfare department of
the city of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

They say the kaiser is behind the
troops at Verdun. How far behind?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

Who says the times are troublous ?
We haven't even a secretary of war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

The strike in the st. Croix sugar
fields has been settled, the planters
granting a small increase in wages to
their workers. Sweet of EN-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
YOU'RE RIGHT, MOTHER.

81 am not working for Jesus" says
"M0ther" Jones. 81 am not working
for the church. | detest these Jesus
workers. He doesn't need any help.
The people do
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

The rumbling noise you hear in the
earth is the chuckle of the grounding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
CHORDS AND
DLSCORDS

THE police having failed to inter
fere, the Russian ballet engagement at
Chicago has closed. However, it Is re-
ported to have been an artistic sue
cess, but you can see the manager Bit
ing his lips as he says it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
D TIME AND CHANGE!

When we were kids together, Jane
Can you that time recall?
And played along the shady lane,
Beneath the naples tall,
You then were nine and | was ten,
And oft I'd say, in fun
Just think. Jane-youll be twent
when
| come to tWenty-one.'
But when came to twenty-one,
A gawky youth and green,
| wondered how the trick was done
For you were just eighteen,
Then Turing fortune beckoned me
The world | wandered DER:
| got back home at thirty-three
And found you twenty-four.
And now I'm getting old, indeed
These gray hairs make that plain;
My flower of youth has gone to seed
Pray. what's the secret, Jane?
I'm lost know not what to do
o cruel fate that's mine,
For 10! | now am forty-two,
While you're but twenty-nine,
Cleveland Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
ThOmpsOn's Limit.

Il never raised my hand against a
woman" says the mayor of Chicago.
j, NJ. c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,

The following correspondents are
requested to send stamped, addressed
envelopes for private reply: C. E. L.,
$. A. B., M, c. G.. J. G. j., Miss p. Nj. c.,
W. Z. d., Mrs. I. D. s., Miss NJ. K,
Worried, Alice W, Anxious, and c. A.
b. Ii our readers would always make
it rule, when they write to enclose
facilities for reply they would find that
the unnecessary delay which awaits
the owners of the above initials would
thus be obviated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

YOU may or you may not consider 1t
strange that Mrs. George Bass, the
Chicago suffraget leader, should have
succeeded in getting rid Of her surplus
avordupois by eating fish two times
daily.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

WHITMAN Urges Training OF Youth
to Use Arms. Headline. A poll taken
among 100 OF our attractive girls
proves that they are already over
trained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

NOW that Caruso and Farrar have
buried the Ratchet, we\ can turn to
studying the submarine controversy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

This treatment, we believe, is super
lor to any known antiseptic applica-
ton for severe infections. It's simple
ltV cOmmendS il Il can do no harm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

NEW York young woman has vol
unteered to prove in court she Is physi'
caIly perfect. The presiding Judge said
he guessed he would have to take her
word for it. Cowardice or courage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29

Member Audit Bureau of Calculations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-29
THE ARGUS.
BY THE ]. W. POTTER GO

Rock Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
$4,000 BRASS
SHELLS STOLEN
The Twentieth Infantry Ma
chine Gun Platoon Head
quarters Scene of Theft.

SiXty-flve thousand empty brass ma
chine gun shells were taken from the
headquarters of the machine gun pla-
toon OF the 20th infantry at FIT Bliss,
sometime Wednesday The shells had
been stored for shipment back 10 the
arsenal
Other thefts and burglsries reported
TO the police Wednesday night and
Thursday were:
\ bicycle owned by NJ Moreno. TAX
en- from in front of 30s Park street
Wednesday night
c 3. Shankle's touring car from in
front Of his residence. 1870 Wyoming
street. Wednesday night
\ gold watch owned by Joe Serna
OF the Santa Re railway yards. taken
Wednesday afternoon
Two suits of clothes and an over
coat. stolen from the garage in the
rear Of the home Il r. A. Morris, 1916
Montana street. Wednesday night
Twenty sacks OF bran. taken from
Manuel De IA .. ST
\ kodak taken from the residence
OF II. L. Robinson. 500 Montana street.
Wednesday
\ black Overcoat. stolen from the
home Of Paul Marquette, 5l- Mesa ave
nue.. Wednesday night
An Jvercoa- and suit Of clothes
taken from the home of J. F. sanders,
3s07 AIamOsordo street. "Wednesday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
VILLISTA BAND
BLOWS Up TRAIN
Many Soldiers and Civilians
Were Killed, Says Sur
viving American.

I'm American mining man one Of the
party which escaped from the Villistas
at Parral by taking a Is days journey
TO Culiacan. in the west coast, reached
Ell Paso Wednesday and brought word
Of the dynamitins Of a train ny Villa
bandits at Bachimba canyon. IS miles
south Of Chihuahua city.
This refugee was coming north on a
train from the south when it reached
a section of track that had been mined
by the bandits. The explosion failed
to materlalize. and. q few hundred yards
farther. the train ran INTO 2 group OF
VillistaS
The engineer. in his fright, ran the
train back onto the section Of track
that had been mined, and this time the
explosion occurred There were SUI
soldiers and many civilians on board.
and many OF these were killed the
American escaped and made his way on
foot to chihuahua city. from where ne
took a train TO FL PasJ- Following
the dynamiting OF the train, the Wills
tas proceeded to loot It
Federal agents assert that secret
executions are occurring in Juarez. and
that another telegraph operator faced
a firing squad "wednesday morning on
a charge Of divulginS military secrets
Two other operators had been report
ell executed the day before. but TINS Is
denied by the Carranza officials Three
suspected Nillistas- heavily armed were
captured south Of Juarez-
Fiscales have been sent south 70
Guzrnau following reports OF threat
ened trouble there, according 70 ruihoia
in JuareZ Wednesday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
SCHOOLS HELP
IN SEAL SALE
Junior High and Grand View
Lead; Grade Five of the
Latter Sells 1900.

Several of the larger schools are now
handling Red Cross seals through the
pupils. The junior high and the Grand
View schools SO far have sold the most.
Grade five Of the Grand View school
has already sold 1900 at one cent each
and the teacher mas sent in for more
seals.
The two large private sanitariums.
Hendricks and Holman, have under
taken to sell among their patients 5000
seals and they report that they are
selling rapidly and viii probably want
as many more before Christmas
J. r. Gwin. of the Associated Chart
ties, reports that there seems TO be
more tubercular patients stranded in
FL Pas0 now than at this time last
year Every train seems to bring some
one in and the problem of providing
for these is proving a big one. Some
Of them are so sick that they have to
be sent TO the county hospital Seven
men were sent to their homes in distant
states last month, most of whom were
tubercular.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
\. NJ. GUARDsNAN
To Be PuNI5HED.
Wilson Approves Dishonor-
able Discharge; RENTS
Years Imprisonment.

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 1f--Army
officers today asserted good prece-
dent was established when president
Wilson Wednesday approved the SEN
tence Of court martial sentencing Lewis
O. Gardner, New Mexico national guard.
10 dishonorable discharge and a years
Imprisonment at hard labor for failure
In obey the call for border duty last
June. The prison sentence was re-
r,itted because the case had been
War department officials. regard the
decision as important because OF the
warming il gives to more than 4v.ouv
enrolled mem bers Of the national guard
who have not appeared for federal ser
vice.
Was Member OF n Company.
Gardner was enrolled as q member
OF 3 company, First infantry, New
Mexico national guard He was one OF
q cOusiderab bic mum Der who refused 10
be mustered into the federal service
but the others changed their minds
when courts martial were ordered and
Joined their companies rather than face
trial. Mai. BlantOn WinShip OF the
Judge advocate generals department.
was especially assigned to carry on
the prosecution before court COM
posed OF both regular and national
guard officers, the latter from the ac-
Cused soldiers own regiment
When the case came up for approval,
secretary OF war Baker took the posi-
tiol that Gardner was not aware Of the
gravity Of his offence and as the pur-
pose Of the proceedings had been
served by this case, recommended that
the sentence be remItteG-
Many Others Not Located.
Army officers say the right Of the
federal government to enforce service
of the national guardsmen has been
vel established and a precedent set for
the treatment OF future ~slackerS"
They claim, however, that the fact that
between 10000 and Is. 900 members OF
the guard have never been located for
federal services. constitutes a serious
impeachment OF the whole national
guard system and they expect TO have
this point fully presented 70 the MILL
tary committees Of congress during
the present session.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS


That charming young actress, Mary
Niles Ninter, viii be seen at the Wig
wan today and tomorrow in "A Dream
or Two Ago" Miss Aiinter is rapidly
becoming one of the most popular ac-
tresses on the screen, and each sue
ceeding picture in which she appears
draws greater crowds than the previous
one.
1t is hard TO imagine this pretty, in
nocent young woman in an underworld
picture, but that is what a Dream or
Two Ago is. 1t tells OF an abducted
heiress who lost her memory through
a fall She was taken when a child
into a den of thieves and crooks and
taught to steal AS she grew older and
becomes very beautiful she was taught
10 dance and begin a career as a
CO baret entertainer The interpretated
dance which Miss Siinter does is one OF
the features OF the picture and makes
public the fact for the first time that
she is a dancer Of more than ordinary
grace and skill How she evaded the
white slavers and came back into her
own station forms one OF the most in
teresting stories that has been told in
the films for q long time
According to the critics. this Is the
best portrayal in Mary Miles Minter's
long career The picture was produced
by James kirkwood, who directed most
OF the latter day successes Of Mary
Pickford--AdV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
SEAT SALE FOR LILAC DOMINO"
STARTS OFF WITH A RUSH

Manager z. r. Maxwell is more than
pleased at the advance sale OF seats
Tor The Lilac Domino" which opened
Yesterday afternoon at the Crawford
theater. This Andres DIPPED musical
success viii be presented at the Texas
Grand Friday and Saturday evenings,
with matinee Saturday
The Lilac Domino embraces more
popular features than would be thought
possible in one evenings entertainment"
says a critic. 1t has scenic beauty and
musical perfection for the hishbrow.
"a shion displays of magnificent COS
tunes and dancing of every variety for
the younger element, and fun and
frivolity in just the right proportions to
please anybody Twenty songs carry
a story OF romantic love TO a musical
finish
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
SAYS AWE R|GAN
SLAIN IN jUAREZ
A Former Villa Officer Re
ported Executed Despite
Plea of Citizenship.

An American citizen named Alfonzo
Leiva.Jformerly of Brownsville. Texas,
was executed in Juarez by the mill
tary on October p. according to a re
port brought to the American side of
the border Thursday by an American
who was released Wednesday night
from the JUarez jail after being held
several weeks on a minor charge
Leiva was a former Villa lieutenant
colonel. who was granted amnesty by
the CaFrauza government and was af-
forwards arrested in Iuarez by car
rama officers.
Lejva, according 10 the American. was
am American citizen and asked that a
letter be sent 70 his aged mother in
Brownsville. Texas. telling her of his
fate. The informant said an effort was
made by Leiva to secure "A pardon be
cause Of his nationality but the Car
rama officers informed him he had
forfeited his citizenship when he
joined Villa The execution occurred
at the Juarez cemetery, according to
the Americans report.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
MORGAN ARRESTED WHEN
He CALLS FOR A LETTER

Plainview, Texas, Dec. 14--This
morning a deputy sheriff Of Castro
county was in Plainview having N
custody J. A Morgan. who, il is said,
was arrested in SweetWater. Texas,
when he called for letter addressed to
him by his wife.
Morgan had been indicted by the Cas-
tro county grand jury on charge OF
arson. following the burning of his
home in which bones supposed TO De
the remains Of Morgan were found and
buried. Later physicians examined the
bones and pronounced them the bones
OF an animal MorSan's wife was in
dicted also by the grand jury and had
haan arrested hefnre Moran was founl.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-12-14
..THE NICToRIA CROss.v

The Alhambra is showing. for the
last time today the splendid Lasky
story, The Victoria Cross" a story o.
the Sepoy rebellion in India. with its air
of intrigue and impending catastrophe
The tenseness of the situation has been
brought out strongly and there is
plenty or exciting action to hold the in
terest OF the audience
Lou TelleSen gives his usual roman
tic character Interpretation and is very
ably supported by Cleo Ridgley n a
part well suited to her beauty and
ability. Sessue Hayakawa has been
cast as an Indian cOnspirator. part
which he plays with distinction--Adv-