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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
j. s ARTILLERY
CHECKS ATTACK
Germans Send Over Bar
rage Fire But Infantry
Fails to Show Up.

with the American Army in France.
March 28.-CBy The Associated Press)
american artillery fire IN the Toul
sector Tuesday broke up what looked
ike an impending German infantry
attack A heavy artillery fire was
concentrated on the American lines
and this was turned into a box bar
rage as though for an infantry at
tack. At the proper time American
troops swarmed out Of their dugouts
with their machine guns 10 meet the
expected advance. but none developed
II the meantime American artillery
had been turned with full force upon
the enemy's lines and a barrage played
iE front Of the German positions.
American gunners have given the
enemy batteries a heavy drenching Of
gas shells.
Extraordinary movements are &C
curing behind the German lines. the
position OF the batteries has been
changed and the artillery fire has in
CT eased- Enemy cavalry has been seen
for rhe first time, a number having
passed along the road from Bouilon-
vile to Pannes.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28

Ter aALAfl-1s
Germany Is ExaEgerating.
England. in considering her losses
in the fighting in France. must take
into consideration the usual German
exaggerations," Mai. Gen Frederick B.
Maurice. chief director OF military op-
erations al the war office. said today,
IN the past" he declared. the Ger
mans usually have given the captures
Of prisoners and guns in round mum
oers, not as actually counted. but as
anticipated from the general situa-
ton 1t is reasonable TO assume that
the same thing IS being done now.
About COO Guns Lost.
"Our total loss OF guns. either from
falling into the hands OF the enemy
or being knocked out IS about 600
according to our best Information
"This compares with the German
claim OF $50.
Probably the same ratio holds good
regarding German claims Of prisoners.
and IL must be remembered that the
German count OF prisoners includas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28

1000 German soldiers in Allnsk and
the local population Is so antag0nistic
that a movement against the invaders
IS expected The Germans are said 20
have very little artillery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28
BRITISH CAPTURE MACHINE
GUNS AND MEN IN FIGHT
Germany Is EraEgerating.
(Continued from page -

Wrestling back ground won by coun-
ter attacks.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-28

q many OF our wounded whom we were
unable 70 take with US
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
A Factor in German Strike.

The recent strikes in Germany are
explained, in part, if not completely,
by the manifesto which was issued by
the independent Socialists of the
reichstag before the strike began, a
translation of which has been given
out in Washington.
Boiled down, the manifesto consist
ed Of charges that the imperialists
were in the saddle and bent upon an
nexations in Russia; that they were
permitted to discuss their war aims
to their hearts content, while the
anti-annexationists were muzzled. and
that unless the workers who opposed
Imperialism made themselves heard,
the battle against Imperialism would
go by default. The result, it was ar
gued, would prolong the war and ruin
Germany. Nothing was said about a
general strike, but since the manifesto
was addressed to the workers AMI
they were urged to express them
selves, the manner in which they were
to speak could not be misunderstood
So far as immediate consequences
are concerned, the annexationists
prevailed; the strike was suppressed
and the workers were silenced, but
it does not follow that the impressive
demonstration made by the workers
will not affect the policy of the gov
eminent. The widely advertised Ger
man offensive will be an important
factor in d etermining which party
triumphs. Failure in the field should
mean success for the moderate ele-
ments in the empire.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
From Paris.

The following is an extract from an
authentic letter received by Belgian
father and mother from their son who
entered the army Of 1914 at the age
of 16 years as volunteer, was wound
ed at the battle of User and since re-
turned to the front. where he is now
or was when this was written in re-
ply to despairing letter from his
parents:
''Do as l do. You must forget the
war. Don't think about it at all and
just make up your mind that you, have
somewhere three sons that are all
coming back to you safe and sound.
This is the surest way not to SENECA
farder' as we say. Ii we should pity
ourselves as you pity US, we who are
under the direct stroke of the war,
We would have been long time dead
and buried. So. no more worrying,
Ell? Let the war take care OF itself,
it's something We have nothing to do
with"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

prodigality, the friendship shown
them by q liberal government.
But back of all this lies a deeper
and nobler feeling. an aroused sense
of Indignation against an autocratic
power that ruthlessly plunged the
world into war to crafty selfish po-
litical ambitions-an autocratic power
that today is carrying into the con-
quered portions of Russia a deeper
distress and more acute suffering
than the Jewish people were forced to
bear under the rule of the car and
his creatures.
The condition of the Jews in Po-
land was pitiful three and half years
ago; today it is frightful. The mar
tyrdom of almost an entire nation was
never before in the history of the
world worked out under such heart
rending circumstances and so brutality
and with such cynicism.
The Jews in America want this
stopped and. as they have so often be-
fore come to the succor of the OPP
pressed with their sympathy and
their goods. they now are responding
magnificently, from the least to the
greatest, with their blood and their
money. Jews purchased literally in
the first two Liberty loan campaigns,
besides devoting their time and ener
| gies to the successful fotation of these
bonds. And they will do as much. if
not more. when the third Liberty loan
is placed before the American people.
Every Liberty bond purchased, every
thrift stamp bought. means to the
Jews in America, as it means to ali
other Americans. liberty for oppressed
! peopIes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
Let's Pull for Colonel.

Few outside his immediate family
circle were aware of the seriousness
of the condition of Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt. on whom there have been
performed already two operations for
the removal OF assesses on both his
ears. Reports this morning from his
bedside were that he had passed a
restful night, although there was still
alarm felt over HE ailment.
The former president had been in
Washington displaying his old-timc
vigor on questions that he took 1t for
granted the people of the nation were
anxious to hear from him. There
may have been those who were aware
that he was not in his accustomed
health, but if they did they did not
spread the story and assuredly the
colonel did not indicate that he was
SO soon to submit to the surgeons
knife. When it was decided that an op-
Grafton would be necessary the colo
mel was rushed to his home at Oyster
Bay. where prominent specialists were
summoned and where members of his
family in this country are at his bed
side awaiting the outcome of the surg
ical efforts to relieve him.
It is the earnest prayer of all Of
America that Colonel Roosevelt may
be spared many years of activity and
usefulness. Putting aside any politi-
cal differences you may entertain you
must admit. first of all, that he is a
big. aggressive, we'll informed Ameri-
can. He is a wonderful man, has had
the greatest honors this country could
bestow and has enjoyed world fame
such as come to few men in all
history. All will hope for his speedy
recovery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
The Day in Davenport

Adams Also Slacker-That M S.
lating the espionage act by circulat-
ing seditious literature, is also slack
er, was the discovery made by fed
eral agents yesterday. Adams may
be tried before United States Commits
sioner Bush for failing to register.
Keep Ambulance.-One hundred and
twenty-five dollars is not enough mon
ey for the old city ambulance, the
city council decided Wednesday even
ing. This was the highest bid re-
ceived for the machine by Purchasing
Agent F. W. Friedholdt.
Buy Bonds, Says Berwald.-Charac-
terizing them as a rock-bound invest
ment, and one that is not only patri,
otto but absolutely safe, Mayor John
Berwald Wednesday proposed to the
city council that 100000 or more OF
city funds be invested in the third
Liberty loan, which will be launched
some time in March.
Davenport Leads Recruiting
army recruiting stations under COM
mand Of Lieutenant E. C. Wright, U.
s. A.. retired, headquarters Davenport,
enlisted 257 men in January for the
regulars, national guard and national
army. according to the monthly re-
port given out yesterday. Davenport,
head station tops The list with IS en-
listments to it's credit.
BOOtlegger Bound Over.-Gus Pap
pas. Greek bootlegger arrested in Bet
tendorf in the latter part Of January
by Sheriff Henry Kuehl and Davenport
police officers, was bound over to the
grand jury by Police Magistrate
Ernst Claussen and bond was fixed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

White, member of the council of de-
tense. The list will be used in check
ing tax records and exemption SOL
diers and sailors from the payment of
taxes on homesteads and personal
property during the period Of the war.
Hold Father Three Children-An in
formation charging C. Borgus, father
Of three children cared for by the state
in the Juvenile Home, with non-suP-
port, has been filed, County Attorney
HenrQ H. Jebens announced. The in
formation will be filed by Assistant
County Attorney>Realff Ottesen,
10
Wants to Enlist-H. Gilfoy, indicted
Jointly with Phillip Ryder on charge
Of malicious mischief and .conspira ~
to steal an auto and flow awaiting trial
in the January term of the district
| court, is willing to enlist in the army
| if County Attorney Henry H. Jebens
will consent and dismiss the ease.
Facing Sugar Famine Davenport
today faces the most serious sugar
famine of the winter. With but a very
few pounds on hand in the bins of re-
tail grocers, jobbers in the city re-
port that not a sack of sugar is to be
| obtained. Eastern sugar is not to be
| had. All the sugar received in Davea-
port in recent months has come frem
the west-the majority of it from
Idaho. While thereris plenty of sugar
in the west, freight carrying facilities
make it impossible to get any here
for the present.
Annexation Plans Dead - Plans
which the city of Davenport enter
tanned for annexing 1900 acres of the
town of Rockingham were shatter ed
once and for all Wednesday evening
when the town council of Rockingham,
met and decided that the matter would
not be brought to a vote there.
| o.
Obituary-Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Shore, 1912 West Second street, are
mourning the loss of their S-year-old
son, Simon Shore, who passed away
yesterday morning at Mercy hospital
at II o'clock. The child had been
wearing tight shoe and the heel keb,
constantly rubbing the skin. Blood
poison set in, resulting in death.
Fred Theodore Harding passed
away at his home. 1916 West Seventh
street, Wednesday afternoon. Death
came after an illness of one year;
duration. The deceased was born Ma,
%, 1S43. in Schleswig- Holstein, Ger.
many, where he received his educa
ton. He was married in Novembe.
1866. to Christine Moos. the couple
coming to this country in 1871.
I The death of Mrs. Catherine Speak.
man. aged So. occurred yesterda,
morning at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Henry Koos. 1892 Division
street. Scarlet fever was given as thu
cause of her death. the deceased hay.
Ing been in failing health since las,
Saturday.
Mrs. Eliza Peters, widow of the late
John Henry Peters, died at her home
1912 West Third street, yesterda,
morning. She was "a years of age a,
: time OF DEATH
The death OF Mrs. Laura Krambecx
nee Hess. occurred Wednesday after
noon at Mercv hospital. She had beer
In ill-health for several months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
Jews and the Oppressed Of
Race.

Many Jews in America had little
reason to sympathize with England,
France. Italy and Russia at the out
break Of the war against the leu
tonic powers. The memory of hid
eous wrongs suffered at the hand o.
Van Plehve and other tools of an auto :
cratic Russian government were too
recent. 1t is true Prussian autocracy
mad plunged the world into war for
political reasons best known to Itself.
but 1t was equally true that England
and France, and later, Italy, had
ieagued themselves with a more arro-
CANT and malignant autocracy-im-
perial Russia-to thwart the Prus-
sian overlords. A Jew could not see
many good reasons why he should
lend support to cause which. II sue
cessful, meant only the further ag-
grandizement OF brutal and cynical
European power that had, for centur-
les, been the chief oppressor of the
Semitic race.
The American Jew, with enthusiasm
OF his race for justice and equal rights
for all, cast in his lot unreseryedly
with the allies and contributed his
sons and his money to the cause OF
democracy.
The Jews in America know that this
government has given them what they
long had sought in vain in almost
every European country-absolute
freedom to live their own lives in their
own way and to pursue without re-
striction the arts Of peace, unmolestei
by hampering. much less oppressive
legislation, directed at them as a race.
In America the Jews have pros
pered as in no other country, possibly
excepting England. and nowhere have
they been given the complete conf
dence Of their neighbOrs. and their es-
TEEN and trust. as they have here
in the United States. Disraeli rose
high in the councils Of the British en-
pire. as have others of his people
since. Here in America, Jews have
been given even more substantial
proofs Of public esteem and conf
dence Only a year ago was Louis
Brandeis elevated 70 the supreme
bench. Today julius Rosenwald,
known not only at home but abroad
for his remarkable business acumen
and ~ munificent charities, handles
weekly for the government millions OF
dollars Of public funds. at his own dis
creti0n. and no man questions his alb
solute integrity.
Instances OF this sort could be mui-
tiplied. and they. In a measure. ex-
plain the enthusiasm OF the Jewish
PEOPLE here for the cause OF democ-
Iacy in this world war. The Jews are
only repsytng. with their customary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
GIVES GLASS FROM
GERMANY TO NATION

Chicago.-A valuable German tele-
scope has been received by the ILL.,
nois State Council of Defense. from
Carter H. Harrison. former mayor OF
Chicago, In response to a cali issued
by Secor Cunningham. secretary of the
committee appointed by the defense
council. to gather binoculars, spy
glasses and telescopes for use OF the
United States navy during the war.
Hundreds of other citizens are re-
spending to the call. about eight hun
dred glasses already having been re-
ceived. Of which amount 600 have
come from Chicagoans.
Shortly after the call was issued.
Mr.. Cunningham said. Mr.. Harrison
responded with the telescope which he
highly prizes. He explained Il was
purchased 81 years ago In Germany.
by his father. the late Carter H. Har-
ris0n. ST.. who was mayor OF Chicago
long before the younger Harrison en-
tered the political field. The latter
recently offered his services to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
CrOWnlng liberated Teeth.

lwould like to know if having teeth
crowned when liberated will injure
the health. II had mine crowned some
time ago. and have been feeling poorly
ever since, besides having much
trouble with the teeth that were
crowned. Nv. S. r.
Observation-Disclosures tooth" means
abscess at the root of the tooth. II
such condition prevailed. no compe-
tent dentist wonld have crowned the
teeth before overcoming the iniec-
ton. Better try real dentist.
Dora Doom Detests Her Double Chin.
Will you kindly tell me what | can
do for a double chin? Is chin sup
porter dangerous to wear? cDora
DOon") =
Answer.-Regular exercise. say two
miles Of walking at least twice aaah
day. Dora. and soon the chin ~ill be
self-supporting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

at $780, Nine barrels OF beer were
seized in the Pappas raid, and wers
recently ordered DESTROYED.
Examine Draft Metaphysical ex-
animation of draft registrants classi-
fed in Glass l was resumed by DAY.
export and Scott county exemption
boards yesterday, acting under in
structions from the provost marshal
geneIAls Office The examinations
were suspended recently pending a
revision Of the medical qualifications
Lemander Gets 30 Days.-The maxi
mum penalty of 80 days in Jail was
imposed on Walter Lemandef- by PO-
lice Magistrate Ernst Claussen yes
terday, and in default of payment OF
fine OF $50 and costs he went to Jail
to serve out the term. Lemander is
the man who is alleged to be respon
sible for near-riot which took place
on Bettendorf street car at the car
barns last Saturday night. .
Sclllueter Given JOb.-Elmer Schluet
er, late of Battery D, l. F. A., was
yesterday appointed switchboard oper-
ator in the police station. He is q
son Of Chief of Police Charles
Schlueter.
CantweR Heads B0arG-Dr. j. D.
Cahtwell was named medical advisor
Of the Scott county exemption board
today succeeding DR.. J. D. Blything.
recently Commissioned in the army
medical corps. The appointment was
made by Governor W. l.. Harding.
Soldiers Exempt-The names of ap+
proximately five hundred Scott county
men serving Uncle Sam in the army
and navy were furnished County Aud
itor Joseph Wagner yesterday by Sam
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

government at Washington in any = ~
pacity in which he might be 49, ~.
His son, Carter Henry Harrison. sus
third. Is training for the aviation e' "a
In Texas. -.
Mr.. Cunningham, in acceptink
gift of the telescope. said that II ~.
serve as q boomerang OF German
ficiency. ipasmuch as II will Prov !
valuable In detecting u-boat
scopes above the Atlantic.
The doner of every glass WY ~. -
ceive check for one dollar IRON -
government and receipt 10.
glass. After the war all the
will be returned. Although I'M :,
sponse to the call has been gree... -
Cunningham said that many
sands more are needed. IA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

Helping the Red Cross does not end
with your purchase Of a 81 member
ship. This organization work never
ceases. 1t is wherever there is disas-
ter and suffering. II has the greatest
task of its career to perform incident
to the war. So don't forget the Red
Cross when you have bought a men,
bership. Keep on giving, be the
amount ever so small, but give often.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08


names are n ger p lated. Only inquir
this column, out all letters will be AM
STAMPED, self-addressed envelope is ei
ment ot Individual cases cannot be COZ
care OF The Argus.
How to Be Healthy Though Happy.
A number Of readers request us to
give some brief advice about the way
to avoid Bright's disease and hardeu-
ing Of the arteries.
A number of readers wish to know
how they may train the vaso-motor
nervous system SO that they will not
be SO sensitive to drafts, wet feet and
other such mellycoddlisms.
A number of readers have been
watching for long time for some
pointers on the way TO escape the i'll
consequences of autointoxicatiOn.
In short everybody wants to know
how to be healthy though sane.
A man rushed up to group of his
friends and told them some startling
news. They were skeptical. See
here. no fooling," one Of them de-
manded, how do we know whether
that is so?" But the man convinced
them by his answer:
Why. amt just been tellin' you."
There may be some ground for the
suspicion that these talks are mere
filters, or that they are propaganda
for the noblest profession on earth.
But my own notion is that their pa:-
pose-mind, say only purposes to
help folks to avoid Bright's disease,
respiratory disease. autointoxication,
arterial hardening, cardiOvascular
degeneration and the almanac.
One of the sad features of medical
science is that there are no sure cures.
A doctor hates to admit this. 1t took
me 10 years to even realize It, But
there Is no such thing under heaven
Is sure cure. There is no set Of
rules We can put in print that would
meet the requirements OF the readers
who ask these sweeping questions.
The way TO prevent all these popn-
lar ailments Ii to live the hygienic life.
Study personal hygiene. Take VIVA.
any authority" says, and chew 1t over
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
SOME ANTIQUE.

Received by Cable company, Chi.
cago: Dear Sirs: l have q cabinet
organ that would sell. My Grand
father Cate bought it about forty
years ago second handed and gave
$l.25 for 1t. One reed is broke. all
the others sound. Bellows leaks and
mice have eaten some of the flannel
on IN the organ. Veneering is dam
aged some. 1t used to be very pretty
It has four 0ctayes. Would sell Il
II | can get what II il worth. Please
let me know what you think you can
give Tor II, cash or otherwise. Respt :.
etc.
j. NC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

The first issue of the Stars and
Stripes. a weekly newspaper to be
published by the American soldiers in
France, made its appearance today
In each issue 1t will carry 1000 words
OF cabled news from America to keep
the boys in close touch with what is
happening on this side. All of the
work on the paper is to be done by
the men in uniform.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

Joseph Tumulty, secretary to Presi-
dent Wilson. has formally denied hav-
ing senatorial aspirations. He said he
considered it more important for him
to remain as secretary to the presi-
dent. Most people who know his pc
culiar fitness for the Job will agree
with him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

W. G. Lee. president OF the Broth
erhood Of Railroad Traicmen, states
that he is prepared to file proofs to
sustain his charge that the govern
ment is not receiving the loyal sup
port Of certain railroad arrangements
in the operation of the transportation
systems OF the nation. IL fairness both
to the public. to the government and
to the railroad chiefs Mr. Lee should
be compelled to produce the docu-
ments that he claims he possesses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

While it will not bring back the
lives of the American boys lost in the
destruction of the Tuscania, there is
some satisfaction in the report that it
is believed an American destroyer
sent down the German submarine after
it had fired the fatal>torpedo into the
side of the transport ship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

A Missouri aviator has been show
ing the right kind of stuff in fighting
the German flyers, having perforated
one of the enemy machines and
caused it to drop in burning condition
into one of the kaiser's towns, then
returning to his home base minus
scratch
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08

Buying a few thrift stamps seems a
little thing for you to do in helping
your country to win the war, but when
everybody does the same thing a vast
sum OF money is accumulated. And
cash is what must be had to carry for
ward the nations fighting program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-08
WHEN SPRING CONES ROUND.

When spring comes round.
And the days grow fair,
When the sunbeams dance,
In the balmy air.
When the hawthorne's bloom,
And the violet's found,
o, life is a song
When
Spring
Comes
Round.
When the blue birds sing,
And the robins trill.
When the flowers bloom
On the wayside hill,
It's the fairest place
We yet have found,
With the roses bloom
When
Spring
Comes
Round.
When the grass grows green.
And the song-birds trill,
With the fields aglow,
Through glade and hill,
Heaven may be fairer,
Yet I'll be bound
For l fain would stay.
When
Spring
Comes
Round,
WILLIAM HENRY DIXON