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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

The symptoms in an actual instance
of nephritis or Bright's disease in a
woman of 50 fairly well illustrate the
common picture of that very common
affection.
She had four children. Her father
died of cancer-which made her fear
cancer, though the disease is not he
reditary Her mother died of de
cline" which made the patient fear
consumption, though that is not he
reditary. For a year or more she
had done all the worrying in her
house, her brute being moderate
drinker" and therefore Indifferent as
to the wants OF the children and their
mother. d n a moderate drlnker
anyway! He is neither drunk nor
sober, but just brutally Indifferent to
the unhappiness of those he ought to
honor and love.
The patient had a "sour stomach
which she attributed to costiyeness.
Appetite was as good as usual, and
no weight had been lost. Now and
then d severe frontal headache, some
times it was felt also in the back of
1AiN iSou- ClSSP NdS pDul. Al LiultS,
when troubles came unusually thick,
and devoted husband babe her forget
it, she became hysterical Hence the
headaches were called nervous" Hys-
terra, however, is not a nervous di-
sease at all; it doesn't particularly
affect nervous individuals With a
spell OF hysteria there was generally
severe vomiting, and the greenish hue
OF elected material-a normal state
of affairs if vomiting occurs repeated
ly from any cause satisfied the pa
tient her trouble was liver COM
| plant"
Thus far we have sour stomach"
liver complaint" and "hysteria" as
causes assigned for the woman S
condition. "Migraine," Intestinal trou-
| intoxication,' and womb trouble
were other guesses made by physi-
sicians who did not spend more than
few minutes in examining the pa
tent.
| The woman went on a visit out OF
town. She was seized with coma on
the train, and after three days of I'M
consciousness she died. An autopsy
! disclosed an advanced nephritis-
/ Bright's disease
A famous medical teacher compared
Bright's disease to icebergs, most of
whose bulk is submerged and invis-
ible; the symptoms of Bright's dis
ease are in fact manifestations of its
later stages. When the symptoms be-
come so alarming as to lead to a com
plete physical examination, including
urinalysis, and the consequent dag
n0sis of nephritis, the patient NAV
have only few months or a year
to live. But if recognized in its earl
Ter stage-and this is usually possible
only when annual physical examina
tons are made even when health
seems all right-simple precautions
in living may prolong life 10 or 20
years.
| Sugar an Ideal Food.
What are the effects of over-indul.
gence in sugar and candy? | am a
woman weighing lSS pounds Should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

effort for the prevention of future ac-
cldents and for the elimination of
working conditions that might prove
harmful TO the health of his en-
ployes.
Aside from looking after the health
OF the Individual employees, the physi-
clan in industry also renders a service
by bringing to light those general con-
dltions of employment that may ad-
yersely affect the health and comfort
OF all workmen in common.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Daily History ClaSs-May Is.

li4O-Ephraim Chambers, founder of
the famous encyclopedia, died
lT96-President Washington appealed
to the Austrian emperor to release
Marquis de Lafayette from war
prison.
lS4T-Daniel O'Connell, Irish orator
and patriot, died: born ITS.
lS65-The Stonewall, last Confederate
cruiser on the Atlantic, was turned
over to Spanish authorities at Ha-
vana, Cuba
l9l5-The gates TO the fortress of
PrZemysl were reached by the Aus
tro-German advance forces
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

While high above the average in
comparison with other trades, Ger
many's chemical industries have suf-
fered severely from the war, accord
ing to the balance sheet of 1872 chem
ical companies of the year 1915. Elk
ports have almost ceased, profits and
dividends have decreased about four
per cent. and large numbers Of men
are reported out of work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
cM0RD@ 40
DG S CO r d S

NATIONAL conference of the Meth
odist church has before it recon-
mendation by a committee that dane
ing, card playing and theatrego-
ing be tolerated among communicates.
Whether the conference votes affirma-
lively or no, its members, like com
municants of other churches, Will con-
tine doing the things they like to do.
And the majority Of them are fond of
the theatre, the dance and the paste
boards.
ANNOUNCEMENT Of the engage.
ment of Miss Jessie Driver, a western
girl. is announced. One could almost
hazard a guess who will handle the
reins for this team.
COLONEL Bryan will be paid 81 900
day for reporting the democratic ma
tional convention for a press associa-
ton. Thus showing the mistake that
| the ordinary news gatherer has made
in not running for the presidency.
HOME RUN" J. Franklin Baker has
"hit the trail" through the influence
| of Billy Sunday. Now if he can keep
hitting the ball he'll have reason to
| pin his faith to the efficacy Of the Sun
day system.
PHILADELPHIA spirituaIist claims
to have communed with the spirits of
Shakespeare and Bacon and reports
| that beth admit that the former wrote
all OF the works generally credited to
him. Now Williams survivors ought
to go after Judge Tuthill.
WATCH for the slit skirt bathing
suit next summer" advises a fashion
authority. Thanks for the tip, sister.
| AN advertisement announces that
| Larry Doyle of the New York Giants
drinks Coca Cola. But it fails to state
when and where. This is very import
ant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
DISCUSS WAGE CONDITIONS

The general Methodist conference
being held at Saratoga is doing fine
educational work, in taking up for
discussion the various urgent prob
lens. The wage conditions in this
country are referred to in report by
the conference as follows:
'-The cost of O minimum standard OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
JmmateriaI. But Interesting.

Gentry, ONO, sentinel
A religious debate is scheduled at
the Christian church for next week.
The discussion is over the Sabbath
and d few immaterial subjects.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

IN Chicago young woman is being
prosecuted because she is claiming
parentage of baby to cinch the for
tune of her deceased husband whom
she married when he was past 70. The
court room where the trial is being
conducted is not large enough to ac-
cOmmodate the curious, most of whom
are said to be women of means and
apparent intelligence. Yet the Art
Institute does not attract enough Wis
itors in a day to keep the attendants
awake. And many of our good peo-
pie condemn theatrical producers for
staging the salacious play. They do
it because they know the weakness of
human nature, not among the lowly,
but among those who pose as leaders
of thought in their communities. The
lowly haven't the necessary 81 for a
seat. Their highbrow neighbors have.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

Another example of the adage that
there always is room at the top is al
forded in the case of President Gard
ner of the Northwestern railroad, who
passed away Friday. He started his
railroad career as telegraph operator.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Leading Double Life!

MONMOUTH ReYleW.)
L. E. West of Rock Island, the IA
nous gunman, was here yesterday
calling on friends. He went to Bush
nell this morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

The blisters you get digging in the
garden with the spading fork are every
whit as big and as painful as those you
get welding the snow shovel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

THE kaiser has decorated Captain
Carl Boy-Ed, formerly German naval
attache at Washington, with the order
of the red eagle, in recognition of his
services in America Very apprO-
pirate, inasmuch as the eagle is the
American national bird, and the fur
Their fact that the captain scared pref
ty high during his sojourn in our
midst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
As Well As Could Be Expected.

(GIOyersville, \. Y, HeraId.J
Miss Beulah Lockhart has returned
from the Gloversville hospital and is
slowly recovering from her recent ill
ness rapidly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

The senate judiciary committee is
going TO investigate Brandeis again.
It's about time to investigate the SEN
ate judiciary committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

After a young man has been attend
ing a military school and comes home
for a vacation, he walks like defending
a mere country would be no trouble
nt Ill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

BY killing off reyolutionists in Ire
land, England thinks, shortsightedly,
that she is stamping out revolution
lists, but she's making them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Some Doubt About 1t.

(POrterviIle, Cal, Recorder.1
Jas. Hamet, better known as Bill
Hamet, who has resided here for sew
eral years, has gone to Los Angeles,
where he expects to live.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Rock Isiand-FrCm Rive, to
River.

Will somebody kindly hold the gov
ernor of Texas while cooler-headed
men try to settle the trouble with
Mexico?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

MISS Sadie Trotter has been elected
secretary of the Twelfth district
branch of the Federated WomaD's
clubs of Illinois. She ought to be able
to keep the members moving.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

CHICAGO dress suit concern adver-
tises: His honor, the mayor (Thomp-
SOM is tall and broad and thick. -
Making it almost unanimous.
MR. AND MRS. John Beagle left
this morning for Norwalk, where they
will be guests of their daughter, Mrs.
aid.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
THE ARGUS.
By THE J. W. POTTER co.

Rock Island Member Associated Press.
Full Leased Wire Report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15
Sugar an Ideal Food.

What are the effects of over-indul-
gence in sugar and candy? l am a
woman weighing lSS pounds Should
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-15

Member Audit Bureau OF Calculations.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
URIC
SOLVENT
50 Cent Bottle l32 Doses
FREE (

Inst because you start the day worried
ana tired. stir legs and arms and muscles,
nm aching head, burning and bearing down
pains in the back-worn out before the day
berins-do not think you have to stay In
that condition.
Re strong, well and vigorous, with IN, no
rheumatic suffering, aching back or Kidney
disease.
For any form Of bladder trouble or w weasa
ness. its action is really wonderful. those
sufferers who are in and out OF BED nan -, a
rest, comfort aud strength this treatment
gives.
To prove The Williams Treatment con
auers kidney and bladder diseases; rheu-
mstism and all uric acid troubles 40
matter how chronic or stubborn, you
have never tried The Williams Treatment,
we will give one zoe bottle tS2 doses) Ife ~
II you will cut out this notice and send ~
with your name and address, wltn ioc ~, ~
help pay distribution expenses, to Inc "
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send III once ano you will receive by parcel
pnst Il regular 10 bottle. without charge
ANA without incurriug any obligations.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
District to Improve Canal
system If It Is Financed

such work, taking payment for such
advances in future water deliveries .
Regarding work on the East Side
the following resolution was passed:
"Resolved, That the district will
construct a canal from Lawrence
heading, northwesterly to Allison
heading, to carry the water now car
ried in the canal from East Side head
ing to Allison heading, provided I'M
perial Water Company No. 5, Irlpe-
rial Water Company No. and I'm
.Lerial Water Company No. 2 will
arrange to advance and supply the
money for such construction and take
repayment for such advances in flu
ture water deliveries. When such
finances are arranged, the district en-
gineer is directed to proceed with con-
struction without further orders"
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
QUESTION OF TARIFF
ON COTTON Is SETTLED

Calcxico Chronicle: Cotton men,
who, for several days, had anxiously
awaited for word from the Mexican
de fscto government regarding the
duty on seed cotton exported through
Mexicali, were notified yesterday thai
it has been definitely decided not to
increase the rate Of the tariff effec-
tive ct the present time. Recently a
telegraphic message, addressed to the
Lower California Agricultural Asset
alton, the Farmers and Merchants
Club and the two local banks Of Ca
lexico, was received here from Gen
eral Carranza. The latter explained
that his decision would be forwarded
soon through the Mexican department
of the treasury.
Yesterdays message was signed by
the sub-secretary of the treasury and
was sent to Governor C2niu. The lat
ter was directed to inform the cot
ton men of the text of the message.
The present rate of duty Tor seed
cotton is So gold on each 2,204 pounds,
making the rate per bale about $40
This duty, according to the Mexican
advices, is to be permanent.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

Fifteen hundred dollars was voted
last night by the city trustees for
materials to be used in the construc-
ton of a new fire department head
quarters to be erected on the city
property on State street
Plans for two story building are
being completed by William c. Cass,
city building inspector and member
Of the fire department. Labor in the
construction of the building will be
furnished by. the members of the
department, which includes represen-
tatives of nearly every craft.
A concrete lower floor will house
two fire fighting equipments and the
upper floor will be arranged as home
quarters for two fire crews.
Fire Chief Charles B. Folsom states
that every member of the department
has offered his services in the actual
construction work, and many crafts
men outside the department have Of
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

Dr.W.E.Lyons, Osteopathic Physician
1916 Dunaway Bldg. Phone l45.-
Adv
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
Great business.

Los Angeles, March 2.-The largest
bank clearances in the history Of Los
Angeles were reported by the Clear
ing House Association yesterday. The
enormous total Of $7,250,74 was
cleared through the Los Angeles in
st;tr ton. This is an increase Of 49,
163, 212.14 over the same day last
year.
Bankers and business men gener-
ally say that the tremendous increase
in the volume of banking business is
attributed directly to the tide of pros
perity which is enveloping every Sec
ton CT the country
The reflection Of the activity III
every line of business and industry
in the city is seen in the statements
of all of the banks al. records foi
years will be eclipsed in the coming
clearances, it was predicted by bank
ers today.
Los Angeles is climbing up On the
tidal wave of good times which i:
sweeping over this section of the coun'
try now.
while this is the active season OF
the year in business as a natural or
der Of things, the large clearances arc
an indication of the general prosperit.
which is felt in every business in Los
Angeles" said Joseph Sartori, presi
dent of the Clearing House, today.
"Businegs conditions never wee 8.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
CATHOLIC BENEFIT
MOST ENJOYABLE

The ladies of St. Mary's Catholic
church wish to extend hearty thanks
to Messrs. Sawyer and Carey of the
L. & S. Theatre for the benefit which
they received last evening in their
excellent Faversham play entitled
zone Million Dollars" drama of
intense interest, which held the two
large audiences spellbound to the end,
and a comedy entitled Married on
the Wing" which, being accompanied
by Joe Rutland, the pianist of the
theatre, in his usual descriptive man.
ner, kept the guests assembled in
roars of laughter. The ladies also
wish to thank the following popular
soloists for their assistance in making
the entertainment so enjoyable: Mrs.
George De Haven in "a Nile With
Me" and "a Perfect Day; Miss
Cairns in "Madigral,' by Chaminade;
Miss Julia Grogan in "a Little Pink
Rose" and "The Message of the Vio-
let," accompanied by Miss Estelle
Needham and Miss Agnes Lien, and
Mrs. Tilley, in several excellent read
ings and a whistling solo entitled
"The Mocking Bird" Each received
hearty encores, in appreciation CT
which they responded. Thanks is
also rendered to the large number of
friends who contributed so greatly to
the success of the occasion.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
TRUAX ATTORNEY
FILES HIS APPEAL.

w. F. Frazier, of the law firm of
holland, Kibbey & Frazier, attorney
for w. o. Truax, recently convicted
in the Superior court of burning prop
erty with intent to defraud an insur-
ance company, yesterday filed brief
on his clients appeal in the District
Court of Appeals in Los Angeles.
According to Mr.. Frazier, the evil
dence in the case was not sufficient
fer the conviction of TruaX, and also
there are certain technical errors
which apparently were overlooked by
the Superior court.
Truax, according to information
filed, conspired to set fire to the
house of George n. Bassett il Ca
lexico on December 9, 1913. Basseti
was paid insurance to the amount OF
about S1,40O, and, it was developed il
the evidence that Truax was to have
shared in the profits.
Charles L. Burright, also witness
in the case, is said to have recently
made statements which throw new
light on the case. Attorney Frazier
now is making an effort to have the
case either retired or thrown out of
court.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

The directors of the Irrigation Dis
trict yesterday afternoon authorized
work to improve the water service for
both the East Side and the West Side,
providing the mutual companies af-
fected shall advance water rentals to
cover the expense.
Engineer lockwood made report
as follows:
"To put the West Side main in
condition to deliver to the water US
ers under it all water they will re-
quire under the peak load will re-
uire, according to my present esti-
mate, an expenditure Of s14,S2s, rex-
tended over period from now until
May Is, or two and one-half months.
"The estimate involves the follow
ing items:
Clearing brush from banks
and raising levees by
LedIuS p o,o-C.oO
Operation of dredger April
21s months at $4,000 per
month .................. 100000
Operation OF one Stockton
dredger on the Encina ca
nal 21s months. 49,. 3,25O.OO
cope alton of Stockton
dredger between Sharp's
heading and New river
flume 1,625.OO
"Clearing canal and rebuild
ing banks north from
Foxglove heading ....... 1,625.00
Total cost ........... STA $500
81 recommend that / be permitted
to go ahead Immediately with this
work as outlined herein in order that
we may be assured that this canal is
placed in proper condition to deliver
the water.
81 wish to say in this connection
that the greatly increased acreage
coming under the West Side main in
Mexico as well as in the No. s dis
trict will continuously strain its car
rying capacity"
The directors passed the following
resolution regarding the work:
Resolved, That the district engi-
neer be instructed to proceed with
work recommended by him on West
Side and Encina main canals, provid-
ed Imperial Water Companies Nos.
6, 8 and II advance the money for
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
"Dry" Executive Meetings.


Chairman Harris of the Imperial
California Dry Executive Committee
has called meeting of same to be
held at Y. M. C. A. headquarters this
evening.
Attorney Kibbey, chairman Of the
"drys" of Ell Centre, has called a
meeting of the executive committee
for tomorrow evening at 1880 p. m.
to be held in his office, over the First
National Bank.
R. H. Young, one of the State Fed
Grafton secretaries, will be at both
these meetings and will deliver the
"Workers Manual and other supplies
from headquarters. Today Mr.. Young
and Mr.. F. E. Crabtree are calling on
officers of the Dry Federations of
Calexico and Heber with similar sup
plies.
The "drys" are on the move.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

promising and no such activity was
ever recorded here before as that
which prevails in everything.
"The large clearances reported by
the banks are in measure due to
several big transactions which have
been completed. However, the gen.
eral activity throughout this section
is a record-breaker and shows the
way to long spell of good times"
he concluded.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

Arab" the great picture, 'The
Strange Case of Mary Page"
No better program could be offered.
You will enjoy Edna Mayo because
of her wonderful acting and beauti-
full gowns.
Henry Walthall you remember as
the little rebel in THE Clansman."
A remarkable program is offered
with no change in prices.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
.EMOCRATS IN REBELLION.

II The determination leaders the Democratic party issue
merchant ships belgeren
can construed warning not travel the
party lacks the patriotic impulse needed to
uphold all their rights neuas it not the party
entrust with the desinies of the nation
ccing and with good dea!
responded
preparedness
policy policy unless the part! support nm
in this twill completely.
German have
which wishes to
the other of which wishes to provoke
wealth when the war Is over
and for the
Germany should will not be because OF any pol
lev of Wilson, military seeks to fat
ten on American riches
all Americans united
front and for robbery rapidly possible For
tbe Democratic leaders oppose president this critical time
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

At the Palace theatre tonight q
great double program has been pre-
pared for its patrons.
'The Arab" arrived this morning
and while several hundred people were
last week because the
film was shipped TO the wrong adj
dress they will be made happy to-
night by seeing, in addition to ''The
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02
New Fire Department
Headquarters To Be Built

fered to aid the department in its UNI
dertaking.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-03-02

Eleanor Glyn's Sensational Serial
commences in March Cosmopolitan.
Hrad's Smoke Shop.-Adv.