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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
WHEN WE LOST SECOND
PLACE.

The industry of those who are after
the scalp of Secretary Daniels has led
some people to suppose that the Unit
ed States navy under the Wilson .ad-
ministration has fallen from a high
estate to a position of alarming infer
iority The fact is that whatever fall
there was began long before the pres
ident was inaugurated in 1913, and
since that time there has been sharp
turn upward. Secretary Daniels, in a
letter TO Representative Williams of
Illinois, in which he quotes from re-
port by the general board of the navy,
makes this clear.
The general board, reporting to him,
states that, measured by displacement,
the strength of the United States navy
in ships built was second in 1907, but by
1911, measured by the standard, we
were third. Again, considering ships
built or building, this country rose
from third to second in 1909 but drop
ped back to third place the same year,
Measuring strength of the navy by per-
sonnet. the general board finds that we
rose TO second place in 1908, dropped
to third in 1911 and to fourth in 1913.
The falling tendency in this last year
was a democratic inheritance from the
Taft administration, which has since
been counteracted by a rise in enlist
ments and Refreshments and strong
falling off in desertiOns.
This is no partisan review. 1t is a
matter of cold figures as reported by
the general board, and it reveals the
hypocrisy of the republican claim that
that party is the one which should be
entrusted with the building of a strong
navy. The fact is that, back in RoOse-
velt's term. when the general board
was recommending a building program
which should include two battleships a
year, Secretary BonapaTte recommend
ed one battleship and President Roose-
Welt approved the recommendation
Secretary Daniels declares that had
the recommendation of the board
been followed this nation would not
have lost the place which we are now
struggling to regain.
Another comparison made by Secre-
tary Daniels in his letter to Represent
alive Williams shows that during the
combined terms Of President Roose-
welt and Taft money was appropriated
to build 120 fighting ships. So far in
the Wilson administration money for
121 fighting ships has been appropri-
ated.
During the present administration
there has been a tremendous in
crease in the reserves of mines and tor
pedoes: large economies have been eff
fected in the cost of these naval adj
tuncts and in the cost of powder; for
the first time an adequate sum has
been appropriated for the development
of an aeroplane service, and finally,
the government has listened to the ad-
vice Of experts and has set out upon
a definite plan for naval preparedness
covering a period of three years.
Partisan attacks upon the naval pol
icy OF the administration will continue,
but there will be scant reference to
these established facts in them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

find it, and in many OF the Industries
there is a great scarcity of labor. Such
a situation should augur for a more
stable basis of market values for cat
tie.
There appears no sound reason for
the price hammering noted in the past
weeks market.
True. the supplies have been larg-
est or the year to date. but the fact re-
mains that every bullock coming into
the market is needed in consumptive
channels.
Packing house statements issued in
recent months have shown the bust
ness TO be more profitable than at any
time in history. The feeder is deserv-
ing OF better treatment under the cir
cumstances. He looks upon terrific de-
clines In the prices of cattle within
short space Of time as showing too
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
HEAT EXHAUSTION AND sun
STROKE.

| HEAT EXHAUSTION AND sun.
STROKE.
Most instances of alleged heat ex-
haustion or sunstroke reported in the
press are in reality not what they
seem. Extreme warm weather. brings
collapse in many chronic diseases. and
this collapse is popularity supposed to
be sunstroke or heat exhaustion. Most
cases of genuine heat exhaustion now
adays are seen on board great ships,
in the stokers' hole where the heat is
terrific.
1t is important to distinguish be-
tween heat exhaustion and sunstroke,
because the treatment of the two con-
ditions is radically different. To apply
ice or cold to the body of a victim of
heat exhaustion would be a dreadful
mistake, or to place the sunstroke
victim in a hot bath would be unfor-
tunate
Heat exhaustion occurs from contin-
ual exposure to great heat mot nee
essarily sunlighD while at hard and
eXhausting labor, as in stocking a fur
mace or firing an engine. The skin Is
cool and covered with clammy sweat; ;
the pulse is small weak rapid; the
body temperature is normal or below
normal; the pupils are probably di-
lated the mind is dull but conscious
in fact the condition is exactly the
same as shock from a severe injury
The treatment for heat exhaustion is
the same as that for shock, fainting or
collapse: Stimulation with atropine
strychnine, ammonia, adrenalin or
strong tea or coffee, but never alco-
holic liquor which tends to lower the
body heat still further. Apply exter-
nal warmth in the shape of a warm
bath, hot water bottles, mild friction
of the skin. Keep a cold cloth on the
head
Sunstroke is similar to stroke of
paralysis (apopleXy, cerebral hemor-
rhage) The victim first feels weak,
nauseated. dizzy, has severe headache,
presently falls to the ground. The skin
is hot. red or ford, dry; the pulse is
bounding, full strong, as in apo
pleXy; the breathing is stertorous or
snoring as in apopleXy; the patient is
unconscious; the pupils are contract
ed; the body temperature is elevated
many degrees above normal (this is
not always noted in apopleXy). Treat
ment consists of cold bathing or rub
bing the body with pieces or ice. enem-
as of cold water. ice cap on head,
sometimes bleeding. and never stimu-
laton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Daily History CIasS-Aug. 30.

1906 Sultan Solyman H., the mas
nificeut" Turk. cOnquer0r OF telN 'N
and part Of Europe, died; born
1895.
1S62-End of the second battle OF nun
Run. The Fitz-John Porter court
martial case turned upon the ms
tory OF the days actions.
1014-German aviator dropped bombs
on Paris Germans advance slN''
miles north of Paris.
1910 Germans captured Lipsk, twenty
miles from Grodno and the las'
Russian stronghold In Poland. IL
Nolhynia. southwest Russia. yer,
man forces We're advancing toward
Lutsk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

A movement has started in congress,
to cut the pay Of all members of fed
eral boards. 1t may not succeed but
the service would not suffer if IL
should. IL ought TO be understood thai
the government does not undertake to
enrich those who serve it. Big salaries
are paid by great corporations but the
government could not match these sal
aries in all its departments without be-
coming bankrupt. There must neces-
sarily be little sacrifice and little
unremunerated patriotism in serving
the public.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

The Vltagraph company Of Amer
ica wants a million dollars damages
from Henry Ford because he cTitised
a film manufactured and produced by
that company. If such damages are
due 10 criticism Of one film what must
be the extent of the film business and
profits therefrom? Either the Vita
graph company has oyerstated its case
or film manufacturing is an overgrOwn
industry. As Mr.. Ford is able to hire
competent counsel there is liable to be
an Interesting disclosure when the
case comes TO trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

The agitation for the cutting of grass
and weeds in neglected premises over
the city has brought good results, but
there are still a number of crops that
have not been harvested. Patrolmen
should be instructed to report proper
ties where the grass and weeds are
left thriving, and the city should at
tend TO the cutting where the owner ig-
nores a notification, and collect from
the property holder the expense OF
the operation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Senator Underwood Of Alabama did
not get far with his revolt in favor OF
reducing by $1,000 the line Of exemp-
ton Of incomes from the income tax.
But he stood out for a sound principle,
and in the end it viii prove not TO have
been done in vain. He might justly and
democratically have urged an even
greater reduction than he did, and at
another time he may expect to have the
support OF more than four democratic
senators on this proposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

President Wilson yesterday signed
the army and navy appropriation bills.
Never before in the history of the
country by one single act of legislation
has so much been done for the crea-
ton of an adequate national defense.
Yet his political enemies are trying to
create the impression that the presi-
dent is an enemy of preparedness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Two OF Berlin's chief diplomats are
said to have lost their jobs because Of
their failure to keep Rumania from
Joining the war on the side of the en-
tente allies. Somebody must be
blamed. Inasmuch as the emperor is
immune, the buck necessarily is pass
ed to those of inferior official status.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

The great fault that republican lead
ers find with the Underwood tariff is
that 1t makes the wealth of the country
pay in proper proportion to the sup
port of the government.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

No doubt Senator Penrose sheds
tears Of tenderest sympathy with ali
political purity preachments. Senator
Penrose has been the advocate for
many years in Pennsylvania of one
very unique brand of political purity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

The Rock Island county fair is in
progress at Joslin. This is an annual
event which attracts thousands Of
people from over the county to enjoy
the exhibits, largely products of the
farm, and the horse races. Special
efforts have been made this year to en-
nance the attractiveness of the fair in
all departments. II is aimed to make
the years fair a banner one.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
The Fault.

My dear. there's too much eaiofl0
in this soup"
"'Taint so. for we hadn't sucn d
flavor in the house, Nothin's me ne
ter with the soup except it's too not
Baltimore American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Wednesday, August 30, 1916.
Rock Island-From River to
River.

II Villa is alive he IS neglecting his
duty IN not offering his services as
member Of Chairman Willcox's ad-
visory campaign committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
0RDS AND'
DIS O r ID s
The Tale of n Shirt

A Davenport store has received the
following communication: THE Nc
Donald work shirt l bought of you
about ten days ago faded so mulch
while | was wareing it doing carpenter
work that my skin was so covered with
dye that l had to use pony stone to
get it off. / have been weareing Nc
Donald shirts for long time and new
er had a shirt that faded like the one
am returning. ALBERT KREBS."
1T is now reported that Sweden will
join the TeutOnic powers in the war.
Snuff said, says Ignatz.
THE Iowa Judge who decided that
1t is no crime for woman to loot her
husbands pockets probably never had
wife.
MARY Pickford. having enjoyed all
the glories of stardom, has now bios
somed into a producer; that is, she is
to have a company all her own. The
next step will be for the press agent
to inform a breathlessly waiting army
of admirers that Mary's income hence
forth will exceed that of Charley-Chap
lin. Or is it to be expected that Mary
will permit herself to mix, ON paper,
with a knockabout comedian? Art is
very sensitive, you know, even on the
screen.
IL it should happen that Mr.. Hughes
Is elected TO the presidency Of course
the women will claim a large part of
the credit for his landing, and then the
bewhiskered gentleman will be In pO-
sitiOn to better appreciate than he does
today the pulling power of the So
called gentler sex. Inasmuch as he is
strong advocate Of preparedness il
would seem unwise for him to delay
much longer removal of his chin sails.
This Seems to Be the Latest
Heard at the Columbia. Davenport:
why don't you buy a Ford?"
Never"
"Why?"
Our baby has habit of swallow
ing trinkets lying about the house."
JACK Aston. son of the American
expatriate, who has purchased himself
a baronetcy. has married a member of
English royalty. Jack is a member of
the First life guards. His marriage
also, it is suspected, gives him the
added title of life (financiaD saver
Now the mortgage on the old home will
be lifted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
o. d. KS MARRIED.

Here's a glass to you, old pal,
Since you've taken the fatal stride,
And here's another to the little gal,
That you have made your bride.
l wish you many happy year,
And all the blessings, daddy,
May your married life ne'er know a
tear,
And may seven call you daddy"
G. T. r.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

In the midst Of impending gloom.
see who's here. 1t is old Mister
Weather Man with a threat of another
torrid term to add TO our misery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Not An Invitation.

Salesman Tin music department
What can | do for you. madam A2u'
Sing Me to Sleep, please
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
WHAT WAR COSTS.

tfrOm LeSlle'S magazine
At the beginning of the world war,
David Lloyd George then chancellor of
the British exchequer, was quoted to
the effec. that victory would go to the
side that could raise the last billion
dollars; in other words that this was
to be a war of financial resources.
Events seem to be justifying this pre-
diction. Financiers estimate that the
present cost of the war to all the bel
ligerent governments is about $685.
000, 100000 a year. divided as follows:
Great Britain. $4,000, 100000; Germany
and Russia each $4,000 900, 900; France,
81 ,000, 100000; the remaining $780,
600, 900 divided among Austria-Hun-
gary and the various small belliger-
ents. Germany has been financing
Austria Hungary to a considerable ex-
tent, subscribing over $2,000.000, 900 of
the Sc ,250, 900, 900 borrowed by the Aus
Hungarian government. Another
loan was being fioated in April and the
press reports stated that great anxi-
ETY. was felt over the danger of its
failure as Germany had not responded
with subscriptions as heretofore.
The German war loan. subscriptions
to which closed at the end of March,
resulted in the raising of about $2,5O0.-
000, 900. The loan Immediately preced-
ing was over $4,000, 100000. Large in
dustrial corporations absorbed 144,-
600 900 marks or about $38,000,000, the
largest individual subscription being
by the Krupp concern, which took
about $10,000000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Pie Counter Comedy.

Pie Counter Comedy.
! Morning, little one"
| Hello, kid"
"How's my only been since I saw
| her last?"
What do you care?'
Say, you don't know what / think
about you"
mo, nor you don't know what think
of you, neither"
Won't you tell me?"
Say, l would, only this is a respect
able place, and you could have me
pinched for spilling my sentiments"
Very well, kid, if you're going to
freeze up on me, I'll quit worrying
about you"
do, and get your growth, lad. What
you going to eat?''
"Oh, shoot me a bowl of mocha and
some steak and onions-plenty of
onions"
why the onions for breakfast"
I've got a date with a skirt that |
amt got no use for. l want her TO
| learn to hate me, see."
EASTERN society woman, charged
with alternating a motorman's affec-
tions, is being sued for $4,000 If a
conductor had been the man in the
case it is probable he would. have been
sued for similar amount for breach
of promise.
SOME of the former crooks given
Jobs in the Ford auto plant in Detroit
must be on vacation. Several holdups
have been staged there in the past
week that have all the earmarks of
having been committed by profess
SIGNALS.
GREAT Britain Is enforcing an en-
barge on the shipment of American
tobacco to Germany and Austria.
Seemingly the English have been read
Ing the American advertisements that
claim "the men who chew are the men
who do
She Is.
! see by the papers that Mrs. George
Bass, chairman of the women's bureau
a democratic national headquarters in
Chicago, is going about in the even
tenor or her way, and getting results.
She must be a great harmoniZer.
MARGERY.
THE announcement that the candi-
dates on the national prohib ticket will
take bender across the continent i'm a
special train this fall ought to be a
tip to that Florida spendthrift who
kicked in with contribution OF $780,
600. Hanly and Landrith AT least will
have an opportunity to see the country
without financial outlay to themselves.
Four years hence the party will not
have such difficult time securing can
didates If the Florida bank roll con
tinues to unwind.
THE Sweetest running auto has
been placed ON the market Must use
sweet oil to run IT,
COLONEL Roosevelt denies he r.
going TO Africa. Perhaps he sees dark
er days ahead OF him at home.
J. NJ. C..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Mexico has 80 states and territories.
covering an area of 767,250 square
mileR
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Selected by Tavenner

government have a share in the con-
troll of international affairs"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
A PREPAREDNESS" NEWS ITEM.

The United States Steel corporation
reported the largest earnings in its
history last week, due to the manu-
facture and sale of war munitions. An
extra dividend was declared on the
SIS, 900 900 worth of outstanding com
mon stock. The net earnings of the
corporation for the last three months
were S81.126,04S, exceeding by $40
012424 the highest previous record,
made in the first quarter of the cur
rent year. The balance carried to sur
plus for the quarter was SAT 1854 ,535 as
against S32,854,172 in the previous
quarter and $8.267.64 in the CORES
ponding three months of the previous
year. On the basis of returns for the
last quarter and with the orders al
ready in hand Wall street estimates
that the steel corporations earnings
for 1916 will go to unprecedented fig
ures. A large part of the contracts
filled heretofore were at the low scale
of prices. Now the corporation will
be able to reap the benefit of the pres
ent record prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

OSCAR Gutter, you may have OBJ
served, is advancing in the pugilistiC
world. He has become manager of a
stable of scrappers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

THE headline writer's insist that
when a steamer is sunk at sea it goes
to the bottom. OF course she might
be sent into the air, but we never heard
one staying up, did yOu2
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

THE Iowa Judge who decided that
1t is no crime for woman to loot her
husbands pockets probably never had
a wife.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
She Is.

! see by the papers that Mrs. George
Bass, chairman of the women's bureau
at democratic national headquarters in
Chicago, is going about in the even
tenor of her way, and getting results.
She must be a great harmonizer.
MARGERY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

1T is now reported that Sweden will
join the TeutOnic powers in the war.
Snuff said, says Ignatz.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

THE Sweetest running auto has
been placed ON the market Must use
sweet oil to run IT,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

COLONEL Roosevelt denies he II
going TO Africa. Perhaps he sees dark
er days ahead OF him at home.
J. NJ. C..
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Obituary.

Another home was made sad
and lonely on Monday, July II,
1916, while friends and relatives
were by the bedside of Beulah Mai
Ozment. Although not thinking
death quite so near, the reaper
quietly came and took her spirit
as its own and freed her from all
her pain and suffering, which she
bore with all patience for three
days. Beulah Mai was born Dec.
9, 1902; died July II, 1916; age
thirteen years, eight months and
eight days. She leaves a heat
broken mother, three brothers,
uncles and aunts to mourn her
death. Their loss is heavens
gain. ! would say, weep not for
Beulah as those who have no hope.
She protested faith in Christ
about three years ago and united
with the Methodist church at
Gleason. She cannot come back,
but you can live so you can go to
her. She is now sleeping in
Jesus arms. Her suffering will
be no more.
Darling Beulah, she has left us,
Left us; yes, forevermore,
But we hope to meet her
On that bright and happy shore,
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
GARDNER GEMS

Mr.. Walter Wheelin is very sick
with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coyse Osborn have
a new girl in their home, born
Sunday night.
The road hands are at work at
this place on the forty-foot high
way, putting the road up in good
shape.
The great revival meeting closed
at Flippo church Saturday night,
with nineteen additions 10 the
church. Twelve souls were saved
and the church was greatly reviv-
ed. Rev. Hicks, OF Mississippi,
did the preaching and preached
ONE fine sermons.
A revival meeting is IN progress
at the Mt. Pelia Christian church.
The meeting at Farmers began
last Sunday. Rev. Gooch is doing
the preaching.
Jones Hurt has purchased a
new car since our last.
Lille White has been sick with
chills.
School will start at this place
Sept. Is. Prof. Drencan, princip-
al; Pearl Long and Jimmie Wheel
ing, assistant teachers.
The protracted meeting begins
at the Christian church at this
place third Sunday, Sept. IT,
Tulip.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
NATIONAL ROAD CONGRESS.
A. A. A. Chairman Says Time Is Ripe
For Meet at Washington.

For Meet at Washington
Enthusiastically the time has arrived
for a great national road congress to
be held once a year in the national
capital under federal government di-
rection,' asserts George 9. Diehl, chair
man Of the good roads board Of the
American Automobile association
"This gathering in Washington
would be under the auspices Of the
United States Office of public roads and
rural engineering of the department Of
agriculture, and the event could be
made comprehensive in its scope.
There could be a complete exhibit OF
road machinery and road materials;
there could be sample construction of
various kinds Of highways; road
schools could be conducted for state,
county and town engineers, and va
rious technical phases of the work
could be set forth by trained experts.
'Then there would come the inter
related phases of road travel and road
transportation. Undoubtedly the de-
partment Of the interior, because of its
national parks, would set forth the
scenic attractions which are under gov
eminent supervision Various states
would be given opportunity of adver-
Using their attractions. All around,
an assemblage could be brought about
which would prove exceedingly effec-
tive"
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1916-09-08
Corn Club Boys
Are Getting Busy

The state fair premium list for
the boys corn club has been an
nounced. The boys are busy this
week selecting their ten-ear ex-
hibits and in doing so are putting
forth great efforts to win again
this year. First state prize was
captured by the boys last year, be-
sides many individual prizes.
Requests have been made for all
corn to be mailed or left at the
Enterprise office on Saturday,
Sept. 8. Wrap each ear in paper,
then wrap all ten nicely and put
name outside. The corn will be
shipped Tuesday, Sept. IL. AL
ready a number of exhibits have
been left at the office and all 9th.
ers expected by Monday. We
hope every boy will exercise care
full judgment in selecting and
have corn in on time.
Following is a list of premiums
given by the Nashville fair:
Best County Exhibit of Corn by Boys