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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

VIII Use MachiHe.-An unclaimed
automobile recovered by Sheriff
Henry A. Kuehl six months ago,
will be overhauled and used in
county work, members of the board
of supervisors decided late Tues
day. The machine was found aban-
doned in the vicinity of the Five
Mile house and was never claimed.
A bill for 81 for hauling the ma
chine to Davenport incurred by the
sheriff will be paid by the board.
Discuss Shortage QuestiOn-At q
stormy session of the fire commit
tee of the city council with the fire
and police commission yesterday
afternoon, the man-power shortage
and the suggestion of Fire Chief
Denger for reducing the number of
stations in the city were thoroughly
threshed out The meeting was far
from tranquil. Commissioner Chris
Niemand opined that something
should be done about it." but he
failed to offer any helpful sugges-
lions. Alderman John Walters,
chairman of the fire committee of
the council, proposed three plans,
none of which was definitely decid-
ed on.
eau Younger Men.-After filing
the July % and July 20 calls for
333 national army selects to enter
training at Camp Pike, Ark. and
Camp Forrest, Ga, board No. / will
be compelled to call men from the
1918 class to fill future calls. ac-
coIding to Dr. Kuno Struck, chair
man of the board.
Fire Endangers OLA rubbish
fire in the rear of 140S West Locust
street early yesterday endangered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

although Neal had some uneasy
qualms, amid succeeding commo-
ton and excitement he chose to
forget all about the letter.
What came of it was that Lettie
felt more than hurt because Victor
did not come to say goodbye What
came of it, further. was that Vic
tor left with his fellow volunteers
with q heavy heart racked with the
pain of being cruelty ignored by
the girl he loved.
1t was over There" in the same
mess. that Neal began to know Vic
tor better and learned TO esteem
him as a true friend. More than
once Meals conscience smote him
as he recalled his unworthy act in
failing 10 deliver the letter to Let
tie. However, as Victor never re-
ferred to her. Neal decided that the
missive could have been only of
casual Importance. He did not even
speak to Victor OF a passage in a
letter from his mother, in which
she told him that Lettie had refus-
ed an offer of marriage from Coan.
who later had been discovered prof
ibSNi ms III DCudll VI al JULIUS IlhE
of contractors.
Then his eyes were opened some
what with new light In a letter
Lettie asked him TO always write
about his comrades whom she knew
and how Victor was getting along.
That same evening he and Victor
were ordered to make a scout be-
yond their camp. Creeping from
pit hole to pit hole, they were sud
denly surrounded by dozen OF the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

enemy. Neal was seized by two
husky foes. Victor knocked down
his would-be captors and made
dash for liberty. Just as he reach
ed the apex OF an incline half
dozen shots were fred at him
Neal saw his comrade topple over
the crest.
Another American" derided tbs
feader OF the group, and Neal was
led 10 dugout, where some my o.
the enemy were ensconced, taking
it easy now, the vicinity, 10 their
way OF thinking. being free OF N
truders.
Victor Barrows had not become
another American" OF the deaa
kind, as the Wanting foe had hoped.
He had not deserted a comrade. he
had feigned being shot I'm order thal
he might apprize the camp OF the
proximity OF the foe, Within the
hour he headed a squad which sur,
rounded the dugout, rescued Neai
and led the enemy into captivity
1t was the next day that Neai
made a complete confession 20 We
tor concerning the undeliyered iet
ter and told OF the inquiry from
Lettie. The way the eyes or ms
forgiving comrade sparkled at tae
intelligence Neal realized that low
was in his heart. He made a sec
ond confession by letter 20 Lettle'
And within two months those wv
were corresponding regularly anu
another American" knew that
dear one across the sea was thlnA.
ing OF him and hoping for his s@l'
return.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
Facts AbOut Air InIets.

tJtS Auuut A1T LMtrtbs
I have at last discovered why 1t
| is that most people take cold cas-
| ilX, at least most people residing in
urban communities. 1t is because
they take cold so seriously. Chronic
low grade Inflammation of the mu-
cous lining of the upper air pas
sage is an extremely common con-
dition among people who habitually
indulge in the evil habit of trying
to keep good and warm by artificial
means, which Nature never intend
ed folks should use to maintain
body temperature. There must be
millions of such victims of rhinitis
in this country. Every one of them
is a yeritable barometer and Their
mometer combined. To the indi-
vidual subject to chronic simple
rhinitis every slight alteration of
temperature, every draft of fresh
air, every modification of humid
ity, yes, every wetting or chilling
of the body becomes an annoying
circumstance each of these
changed conditions naturally effects
change in the circulation, and ow-
ing to the loss of the normal elias
LIClIS III COuJi dSlllC POnCi VI Inc
spongy bodies and general lining
Of the nose, the rhinitis victim gets
peevish about it and says I'm taxi
ing cold" He really imagines he is
coming down with some illness. He
is quite serious about it. Some
times l think rhinitis cronica sim
pick must secondarily involve the
gray matter of the brain too, be-
cause victims of it generally think
in shallow grooves.
You've probably noticed, your
self, that the less gray matter fell
low carries in his attic the more va
rietieS of Illness he attributes to
taking cold" A cold" which is
supposed to have settled" here or
there covers a vast amount of dag
nostic indifference or ignorance.
This applies with especial force to
the practicing physician or spec
ialist. When one of these gentle
men attempts to dismiss you with
the idea that it is "a heavy cold"
better count your money and feet
for your scarfpin when you leave
the office. When doctor doesn't
know just what is the matter and
hasn't the honesty or courage to
say so, then, and then only, he NUT
tiers something about "a cold No
matter how eminent he may be in
the profession, nor how skilled in
his line of work; when he wishes
"a cold" on the patient he is play
ing the game of dodge, every time.
I'll go to court to back this asser-
ton against any argument.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
President Wilson.

Very significant is the statement concerning Pres
ident wilson attributed Baron Won Burian, the
Austro-EIungarian foreign minister. The baron said
he was able to heartily approve the four new points
in the presidents July speech and added that to
a great extent nobody would refuse homage to this
genius and nobody would refuse his cooperation"
4 sentiment admirably expressed, the question
can now be asked why does not Austria give more
consideration the advice Of President Wilson and
less to the dictates Of another party"
Other fine tributes to the president are contained
in an article recently published by Dr. Vincent of the
Rockefeller Foundation. who has just returnd from
an European tour Says DR.. Vincent:
The Italians fervently hail Woodrow Wilson
a champion Of ideastic aims
The French refer to him in terms of the highest
admiration
In Great Britain men are wondering most
earnestly what President Wilson will advocate in
peace conference.
"wiu he. they ask. support our program of short
shrift Germanys strategic protection against fur
Their attack and commercial after the war?
viii he insist upon the of Alsace and Lor-
raine the restoration of Belgium, the complete indie
pendence Of the Balkan states and of the Russian
provinces without indemnities or economic boycotts.
inquire the Liberals?
viii he advocate before a military victory is
achieved a peace by negotiation, ask the Socialist
pacists.
will he try to secure the abolition of secret
treaties, disarmament and a league of nations
part Of the peace treaty, frequent inquiry from
of all parties.
These questions are important in themselves.
revealing it does of the regard enter
tanned for the American president and the extent of
the influence he will in the final settlement"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
AS Evidence.

Referring to the present military outlook F. H.
Simmonds, probably the best informed writer the
war, gives the following summary of the situation
In the narrow angle between the Disc and the
Marine and in the next eight ten weeks, it would
seem the greatest contest in all human history
be fought out between armies whose numbers must
reach three millions and may possibly exceed four
millions What is left Of the manhood of France and
Britain as well Germany is fight to settle once
for all the question whether the future OF the world
Will be dictated by Germany, democratic ideals,
the ultimate safety of dsocracy plainly depends
upon the contribution America can make"
Mr.. simmonds could now add to his comment:
what America can do has been clearly demon
by the gallant part her soldiers have taken
in checking the last German drive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
The Day in Davenport

a nearby oil filling station. The
blaze was discovered at 2:10 a. m.
by passersby who called fire COM
pany No. 6. The fire was extin-
guished with chemicals before it
had caused any material damage.
Drops Dead.-Edward F. Hart,
So. 827 Iowa street, a machinist
employed at Rock Island arsenal,
dropped dead on the back porch of
his home at 6:10 yesterday morn
ing, just as he was returning from
work. Several neighbors saw him
fall and rushed to his assistance.
Death, however, was almost instan-
taneous. Coroner Clarence Ebert
was notified. After en- examinatiG>,
he pronounced death due to cereb-
raj hemorrhage. Members of Mr..
Harris family said he had been COM
planning OF pains in his head for
some time.
Guard Is Enriched.-T home
guard fund was yesterday morn
ing increased by the amount of
$54 .33 which represents the balance
in the treasury of the old Daven-
port jobbers and manufacturers, no
longer in existence. According to a
letter accompanying the check
from George Moth, treasurer of the
old organization, no better use
could be made of the money. Mr..
Moths letter expresses great adj
miration for the home guard&and
the purpose for which it was or
ganized and believes that hearty
cooperation should be shown by all
local citizens.
Marriage Licenses.-John Meier,
Walcott, Iowa, and Lizzie Paustian,
Walcott, Iowa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
BeIittling Senator Lewis.

The Chicago Tribune would have its readers be-
Iieve that the president has been imposed upon by
Senator Lewis and that the former was moved by
purely political in asking the latter to be
candidate for reelection The senator. we told
Is an altogether different man In Washington from
the J. Hamilton Lewis that his neighbors at home
know. In short, it seems 70 be another of the
prophet without honor in his own country"
It is extremely doubtful IL the Tribune with
Su the resources it commands, can dig up anything
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
TITLE DAILY SHORT STORY

Victor pulled Neal by the sleeve
slightly to one side and lowered his
voice, slipping a letter into his
hand. You're going to the house. -
he said. Won't you give this note
to Letter"
The covert eyes OF Coan watched
every movement and his keen ears
caught the words uttered by Victor.
AS the latter went on his way Coan
became extremely friendly and con-
fidential with Neal.
"I'H be over to the house this
evening"" he impaired, land, as
you're going away. I'll bring that
target revolver you so covet. See
here, Neal, I'm closer friend to
you than Barrows and you've known
me longest"
That's true" assented Neal
Then side with me. \You know
that I'm in love with Lettie. Well
Victor has given you a note 10
deliver to her. l know what's I'D.
He wants to get her away from me.
and the note probably asked her to
see him before your regiment
leaves. Be good fellow-don't
block my way, will your"
Why. what do you mean?" quer-
led Neal. somewhat at sea.
Forget to deliver that note and
l will be your friend for life. You
lost 1t. see?' and deity Coan slip
ped the missive from Meals pocket,
linked his arm, bore him off to the
nearest cigar store. into the midst
OF crowd excited over the expect
ed departure of the morrow, and,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
The Obliging Editor.

(Snerrard, Ill, Bulletin).
A couple of Sherrard men had
rather unique experience N Moline
Tuesday They went to that city
TO do a job of work and to make
the job easier Of accomplishment
they took along some lunch In
cluded in the lunch basket was a
bottle of cherry juice. It had been
bottled only few days ago AMI
it was rot thought possible that it
could have fermented. But such
was evidently the case for when
one of the men tried to open il
along about 10 o'clock it exploded
non, and the explosion was so COM
plete that there was not a piece of
the bottle left as big as a quarter.
Strange as il may seem no one was
injured seriously. the man who
opened the bottle getting a few
cuts oUthe hands and on the right
wrist, but pieces Of gless few so
far that they struck the door on the
adjoining house. Lest some one
might think that these temperate
men had something stronger than
cherry juice, we are Withholding
their names for the present.
MANY Buffalo Babies Tested =
Davenport Times headline. Thus
we are assured that there is no
cause for worry about the Buffalo
becoming extinct.
Orletta Rideout OF Freeport. Ill,
has Just purchased a new automo-
bile, We understand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
Continued tomorrow
Renlace Door Knobs.

New York.-A new method OF
profiteering in Germany was dis
closed in the Reichstag recently
when Socialist Deputy Meerfeld
declared that private contractors
were making millions from govern
mcnt contracts for the manufac-
ture of door knobs 10 replace the
metal knobs seized under the re-
cent order of the German govern
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

The American iron and steel institute has ap-
pealed the T. s. fuel administration to aid in its
work Of gathering up the scrap and STEEL
of which there is supposed to be considerable guam
tty at the coal mines The appeal is urgent for the
reason that there is great shortage of scrap iron
and steel at the present time Mine owners are
asked to their patriotic efforts to get the waste
material to market
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
The Light IN
the Clearing
By IRVING BACHELLER
Copyright 1917. The Bobbs-MerrIn Co.

third of a mile to passing station
There the engine got out of our
way and after an hours wait
horse was hitched to the train
With the help Of the men he start
ed II. At the next town our horse
was reinforced by two others. They
hauled us to the engine station four
miles beyond, where another loco
motive engine was attached 10 the
train, and we went on by steam and
at a fearful rate of speed"
Mrs. Wright, being weary after
the days work, went 10 bed early
and, at his request. sat with the
senator by the fire for an hour or
so. 1 have always thought II
lucky circumstance, for he asked
me to tell of my plans and gave me
advice and encouragement which
have had a marked effect upon my
career.
l remember telling him that I
wished to be a lawyer and my rea-
sons for It. He told me that a law.
yer was either a pest or a servant
OF justice and that his chief aim
should be the promotion of peace
and good will in his community. He
promised to try and arrange for
my accommodation in his Office in
the autumn and meanwhile 70 lend
me some books to read while | was
at home.
Before we go to bed let us have
a settlement" said the senator. "Wul
you kindly sit down at the table
there and make up a statement Of
all the time you have given me?"
l made out the statement very
neatly and carefully and put It in
his hands.
That is we'll done" said he. T
shall wish you to stay until the day
after tomorrow, If you will. So
you will please add another day"
1 amehded the statement and he
paid me the handsome sum Of
seven dollars. l remember that
after | went TO my room that night
l stitched up the opening in nv
jacket pocket, which contained my
wealth, with the needle and thread
which Aunt Deel had put in my
bundle, and slept with the jacket
under my mattress.
The senator and / were up az
o'clock and at work in the garden.
What a contrast to see him spading
in his old farm suit, Mrs. Wright
cooked our breakfast and called Us
in at g.
remember we were fixing the
fence around his pasture lot that
day when a handsomely dressed
gentleman came back in the field.
Mr.. Wright was chopping at a small
spruce.
rs Senator Wright nere?" the
stranger inquired of me.
l pointed TO the chopper.
Il beg your pardon-I am look
ing for the distinguished United
States senator" he explained with
a smile.
Again I pointed to the man with
the AK and said;
THAT is the senator"
Often l have thought OF the look
Of establishment on the face OF the
stranger as he said: viii you
have the kindness to tell him that
General Macomb would Ike to
speak with him."
l halted his ak and conveyed the
message.
"Is this the hero Of Plattsburgl"
Mr.. Wright asked.
well, have been there" said
the general.
They shook hands and went up to
the house together.
/ walked back to the hills that
evening. There I found a letter
from Sally She and her mother
who was in i'll health, were spend
ing the summer with relatives at
Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She
wrote of riding and fishing and sail
ing, but of all that she wrote
think only of these words now:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

wonderful example of gratitude for favors
ceved is in the report that J. ". Sterling New
York lawyer who recently died, has left the of
$2O,0OOO0O to Yale university. Mr.. Sterling was
graduate from the institution in 1864
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

The insidious and persistent nature of German
propaganda, referred to in an address delivered
at the Methodist camp meeting at Desplajnes Rev.
]. ". Walters, a returned missionary from India
stated that Germany had persisently sought to pit
different religions against each other with the sole
object of melting riot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

1t is not lawful to draft a man into the United
States army when he is under Indictment for sedi-
tious utterances That has been decided IN the case
of Floyd Dell, associate editor of The Masses. II
we could draft him into the German army where
forces would have the privilege of shooting him
might be regarded differently.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

1t is well for the Spanish that the press of that
country showing resentment the tor
/. pedoing by German submarine of a French ship
while it was lying at anchor in Spanish harbor. 1t
is about time that the subjects of Alfonso taking
thought regarding the place they likely to get
off after the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
The Thief Should Be Rewarded.

Bicycle Stolen-Front wheel
cracked, spokes loose, black frame,
rear wheel tire black tread. Finder
call 2639 old and receive reward.
JUST when the country is in the
midst of its fight against autOcracy
we learn that E. J. King has been
placed first on the Republican tick
ct for nomination for congress from
the Fifteenth Illinois district.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

If any man in America deserves vacation Wood
Wilson is certainly that man-yet the president
has stated that he will remain at his desk in Wash
ington throughout the summer, he has done prac-
tcay every season since he entered office The spirit
behind such decision is worthy of the highest COM
mendation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
Soaring.

The Great Lakes Bulletin gives details of new
altitude record Just made at the naval training
ton Lieutenant Duncan P. Forbes in his Curtis
hydro-aeroplane has broken all Great Lakes flying
records. The alimeter in his machine registered
II 2s0 feet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
governments.

1t is considerable OF Won Buran to the allies
that they need fear being reduced of
Russia and Rumania Doubtless they will fight
much more cheerfully now that they know they
TO be spared the worst.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
A Soldier On Smoking

Will you please send me your
paper on how to give up smoking,
for which 1 enclose stamped adj
dressed envelope? 1 have always
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

Now comes a movement in congress to double the
taxes on liquor John Barleycorn is being hunted
these days not with ordinary double barreed gum
but with a repeater, and automatic, that.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
War Time Diet.

Customer-"Here, waiter! Olives,
half a melon and some cracked ice
Waiter Qoudly)-"Dumdu half a
bomb shell and bowl of shrapnel."
Arsenal Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
Punches by r. NJ.

Many people take their worries
and give them swimming lessons
instead of burying them.
The worst trouble I ever had was
the trouble l never had.
Edison says his life's motto has
been II know only one thing-elec-
tricity."
There are few worse crimes than
weakening a mans faith in his iob.
The Tri-Ctty Press club held an
outing yesterday at CampbelFs is
land.
IL you want 10 know whv this
column is worse than ordinarily to-
day, read the
Preceding sentence again
n n U
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
mendation.

and a swollen Marine and adverse winds for gas
attacks hampering the present German effort,
Is 1t possible that tie Lord has dissolved that part
nership?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

The government again is asking for walnut wood
for gun stocks and aeroplane propelors. Spare the
walnut tree and spoil the army's effectiveness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18
CHO RDS md
DI SEQ ID S
Say. S. o. s., Where Do You Usually
Take Your Din!

ShFs De ". Sss W mere Db Uu 4 SuhHl
Take Your Dip!
Dear o. d. K,
Editor Chords:
DID MRNHoover
EVER MAKE a law
ABOUT THE suits
THAT GIRLS wear
WHEN THEN go in
SWIMMING, and did
HE EVER say that
THEY MUST save
THE CLOTH?
l AM asking
THIS BECAUSE the
OTHER DAY l saw
A MAIDEN that had
ONLY WHAT they
CALL A suit on
AND THAT was all
BUT 1T wasn't
REALLY A suit
BECAUSE there was
NOT ENOUGH of it
AND ANYWAY you could
ONLY SEE about
A YARD of cloth
BECAUSE THE rest
WAS GIRL and when
SHE STEPPED forth
FROM THE dressing
PLACE THE eyes
OF ALL were
TURNED ON her, and
MEN GRINNED and
WOMEN KISSED. But
l DON'T object,
BECAUSE, you see.
I AM a girl
MYSELF and wear
ONE JUST a little
SMALLER THAN the
ONE THE other
GIRL WORE, but
l WAS wondering
IF MR. Hoover
WANTED THEM any
SMALLER, BECAUSE I
WAS GOING to cut
MINE DOWN a little
AND I wanted to
KNOW IF Mr.. Hoover
WANTED ME to
BEFORE l did it.
l THANK YOU.
S. 0. S.
\. B. wonders if there is any sig
nificance in the fact that the city
hall is going to be painted yellow
OTTO Noah Lott is principal of a
high school in the state of Missis-
sippi.
FIFTY Thousand Twilight Work
ers to Help in Illinois Harvest
reads a headline. IN other words,
$4,000 city gents are going to get
out in the country Just in time for
supper at the time of year when
fried chicken is in season.
SPEAKING of the much talked OF
scarcity of farm labor, a farmer out
in Iowa is having one heluva time
trying to dodge it. He has appli-
cants for jobs from early morning
until night. He has hired all he
can use and supplied all of his
and still they come. In
it might be well to men
ton that he has a farmerette on
his farm who works in becoming
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-18

FIFTY Thousand Twilight Work
ers to Help in Illinois Harvest
reads a headline. IN other words,
$4,000 city gents are going to get
out in the country Just in time for
supper at the time of year when
fried chicken is in season.