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Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03

ROBBED Of
VALUABLE
NARCOTICS
Burglars Enter Through a
Side Window by Means of
Ice Cream Freezers-Po-
lice Are Baffled Over Re-
peated RObberieS.

FL Cehtfo was stirred this morning
when the news spread over the city
that Greenleaf & Clements drug
store, located III we'll lit corner ot
Main street, was, some time during
the night, entered by one or more
burglars, who secured narcotic drugs
of value estimated at more than
$50.
When Mr.. Clements entered the
store this morning he Immediately dis
covered the high side window screen
had been left open, and upon investi-
eating further saw the case of mar
cotics was disturbed. An examination
was hastily made and Mr. Clements
was soon aware that his stock had
been depleted by the burglars to the
extent of at ieast $50 and perhaps
S75.
Marshal Rice was called into CON
sultation, but from that officer nothing
could be learned concerning the rob
berry. except that it was the sixth
narcotic drug robbery, in the Impe-
rial Valley, in period of about tour
weeks. Great mystery surrounds the
several drug stores, with the sole in
tent of securing narcotics. Marshal
Rice states that his department is
completely mystified at the methods
used, and can in no way conjecture
who is the guilty party. However, he
states that the vigilance Of the FL
Centre police force. will be redoubled
with view. to apprehending the bur-
glars.
During the night watchman beats
the business center of the city Of 'El
Centlo, but it is I, physical impossi-
bility to cover the extreme ends of
the city at one time, hence a burglary,
such as happened las. night, could be
pulled off without police interference,
so Marshal Rice states.
1t is stated that the general run
Of druggists throughout the state keep
d record of narcotics sold to patrons
In the case of the Greenleaf & Glenn
ents store. however, this fomality was
omitted. Had such an Identification
plan been in force, in the past case,
the. police might have discovered the
guilty parties within a few hours.
In securing entrance to the store
last night, the robbers made steps of
ice cream freezer packing barrels,
which had been left on the sidewalk
during the day. The barrels enabled
the men to step easily up to the win
dows, and it was no trick to open the
screen and enter. Once inside, the
fiend could operate quietly and undis-
turbed. The strange part Of these
drug store robberes is that in no
case reported here has there been any
thing of value removed except nag-
cotics. 1t is presumed there is
clique who steal the drugs, later find
ing ready and profitable market for
them.
The mystery deepens and the cues
ton is: Whose store will be the next?
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03

ashington--General March told
the Senate military committe that
there was at present danger Of a
shortage of men to keep the American
armies filled.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
(By Associated Press

London, Aug. 3.--The Germans arc
executing a local retirement to the
east banklof the Ancre, on a front OF
three or four miles, in the region of
Albert.
This apparently indicates abandon
ment of any further offensive there at
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03

saR Atlantic Port--Frederick Rouchat,
caught climbing a rope ladder on an
American transport, told the authorl-
ties he had been selected by lot to
destroy the ship. Later ne pleaded
that he was suffering from a delu-
sion. He has been held for observa-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
ADVANCE ON TH|LL0|S
TO PROTECT RHEIMS
(By Associated Press

With the American Army on the
Aisne and Marne, Friday, Aug. g.
1t is pointed out that the Allied adj
vance to Gueux and Thillois will serve
to protect Rheims and will place the
Allies in a position to further Grip
pie the retreating Germans.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
SEC. BAKER SUGGESTS
RAISING AGE LIMIT |

Washington, Aug. 3. 3.-Secretary
Baker said he would recommend an eX-
tension Of the draft ages making the
minimum Is and the maximum is,
Secretary Baker said there was no
intention to call to the colors youths
between Is and 19 until other classes
were exhausted.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
(By Associated PreA)

Kandalaska, Russian I.apland-A
revolution against the Bolsheviki and
in favor of the Allies has occurred
at Archancel and Soviet troops have
fled from the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03

Gas shelling in certain sectors on
the war front is so constant that Y.
M. C. A. war workers serve for hours
behind the counters wearing masks.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03

Alfred Stokes, Y M. c. A. war
worker in France, has been recon-
mended for bravery for bringing out
wounded men under fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
DANE SHIPS RELIEVE
SUGAR CONDITIONS
(ny Associated Press)

Pacific Port, Aug. 3.--The govern
ment has chartered five Danish steam
ers which have been lying in the har-
bor here for several months, to bring
sugar from the Hawaiian islands.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03

Wasington--lt is possible that the
president will visit the Pacific coas
during the loan drive His plans ar,
indefinite. -
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
VIC TOR ! IS
IN
COMING MAY
(By Associated Press)

London, Aug. 3.-Reuter's CORE.
srondent, telegraphic Friday night,
said the German retreat was general
on all three sides of the salient they
conquered in May. The Allies were
pressing closely after Soissons
fell, and the correspondent said that
French headquarters received the
names Of villages and woods reoccu-
pied by the Allies with almost monot-
onous regularity.
(By Associated Press>
London, Aug 3.-A British force
pushed forward last night in the AL
bert sector north of the Somme and
occupied parts of the German front
line.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
SOISSONS TAKEN: HUNS FLEE
CASUALTY LIST.

From day to day this report, as fur
nished by the War Department, will
be supplemented ard brought to Il to-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03

With the French an the Aisne- Nesie
Front, Aug. 3.-ilavas agency: The
German crown princes army continues
in full retreat. The Germans have
no heavy artillery in action and then
losses are heavy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
VICTORIOUS. YANKS RUN
GERMANS FROM BIG
SUPPLY BASE
RETIREMENT TO THE AIsNE WILL PROBABLY BE
THE NEXT MOVE OF THE CROWN PRINCES
FORCES-FISMES ALREADY FUNERAL
PYRE-FEW PRISONERS TAKEN.

Rheims Has Been Considerably Bettered by the Latest
Offensive of the French and Americans-Results
Attained Yesterday Are Estimated to BE Enormous
for Liberty Arms.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-03
JAZZ AN SENDS HER
FORMAL REPLY
ON SIBERIA
UBN ASsuc,.tted Press

Washington. Aug. 3.--Ambssadol
lshii today presented to the State De
partment Japan's formal reply tc
Americas proposal for action in 81
IBERIA. 1t was leaned later that the
president will issue statement to-
night regarding the aiding Of Russia
Siberia.
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
Nation Now Spend ng Billion A
Mon'h for War Industrial Work

through the four per cent tax-exempi
Liberty Loans. the secretary says CON
gross must consider revenue legisla-
tlon at this session.
The one check now on expenditure
Of war funds is the inability OF our
industrial organization TO do the work
The demands created by war. plus
demands Of ordinary consumption. are
far beyond the industrial capacity Of
the country.
u Is not so much q question with the
government OF getting money TO pay
FOR war work; % ls a question Of how
70 get the work done The approprla-
tions authorized by Congress for thi.
year foot up to 80 billion dollars. But
according TO the United states censu.
reports OF 1915 the total value ofall IN,
output Of an the manufacturing plants
Of the country foots up 10 only 2i bill
lions.
It is clear, therefore, that unless
business as usual" reduces itself "a
1--WE billions instead Of "a billions The
country must speed up IFS plants 10 a
40 or 80 billion dollar business. The
only other alternative Is 90 do less than
10 billions war work
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
ELLIS ST(NECH
With new ENERGY
Weak, Worn Out, Classy. Sour stom
ach Hcl lved and Made 20 Enjoy
Tosd WITH stuurrs Dys-
ueu.in Tablets

Most of MS eat thee times a day and
often forget that each meal should DE-
disposed ~ in the stomach 90 make
room for 'hc next The failure OF the
stomach 90 do This is called indigcs-
hon or dyspepsia. with IFS sour rislnas
gas, rumbllncs. pain. depression ard
ih.. FEELING of stunincss when breath
ing Is difficult
The most effective remedy and ihr
most reliable one hecause you can
-oi % II any drug sto~e In the United
states or Canada, is otuarts Dyspep-
sis Tablets. at ~ cents oox- In
stea0 o. dcpriying yourself OF food or
coins IN a Aar,aiion diet simply keep
on as you have and let these tablo'a
straielien oct your stomach, digest the
FOOD and keep you In the light
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
GOD OLD MIC
AND KAISER BILL
sBy R. A. DAVIS.

BIZ. thy ways diverse from Gods. as
Far as space Will low them:
Hence. all thy silly claims are false
Each words a fancied whim:
But were God your ally. indeed.
You'd be q Dandy Jim.
For you'd grab hold the reins and try
To drive all over Him.
Bin. flesh and blood can ne'er with
Gods
Holy Spirit ally:
Now who wrote thy strange allied pact,
And was God standing by?
Does Il allow thee to club and slay
A child that primpis 90 cry?
or other kinds Of deviliry
To gloat thy morbid eye7
Did God command the boat that sent
The Lusitania down?
Or did He order burning Of
4 single Gaillc town?
Or voted He that Miss Cavcl
Should be shot like a hound
All Bill it's palmer every day
That your mind is not sound
Does your ally praise all The crimes
You We so saVagelv wrought
Sackine, raping, burning killins
Babes and mothers-foul blot.
Bli"ht pom thy name and pom thy race
Til God thy sou has brought.
From a scene Of flame and slaughter,
To a realm sizzling hot.
Now. Bill likely you've been dreaming
And subject OF a trick.
You mavbe dreamed YOU Joined with
Satan.
And he. magician slick.
May have waved presto change o'el
thee.
And did It so. so quick
| That you couldn't tell who was wht
and
Allied God for Old Nick
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
WHEN WAR is JUST
BY THE REV. CHARLES srELzLE.

about /.
Turning the Revelation nineteenth beginning with the
eleventh we read this description;
And behold he that sat
him doth
a
he had he
called
O
the in
clothed n n
And he should
o.
the Of the Almighty
And he hath his thieh a written KING OF
beast the earth
erred together to make him that the horse and against his
And the beast taken with him the prophet that wrought
a Sc 0 nre
the o the
placed
spirit n engaging n
the acquisition Of territory has prompt q
through
the In the
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
PLOT ONLY CRANKs DREAM.

WASHINGTON. u. c f., Jan. 23.-Wide-
spread reports that an attempt Nyould
be made 10 blow up every ship in an
American harbor have been investl-
gated by Government agents and dis
credited.
The reports were circulated through
out the country by an irresponsible
crank, officials said. and had reached
high Official circles in Washington. An
Investigation underway for a week has
failed TO disclose any basis for the
report.
Additional naval guards have been
placed on ships in American harbors
recently. but this action had no con
nection with any special threatened
danger.
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
ny FREDERICK NJ. KERRY,
Special staff Dispatch.

NEW YORK. Jan % The "Anti-lm-
perial Flying Corps" OF German-Amerl-
cans is IN process Of organization.
The new aero squadron plans TO raid
German territory and lombard the in
habitanis. but their machines will not
carry TINT. They will be loaded with
high explosive literature. and will bom-
bard the German population with facts
facts showing why the German people
should throw Off the Hohenz0llern yoke
The plan is now being malured by the
Friends OF German Democracy" or
ganized by Americans OF German birth
and descent in this country. whose OBJ
lect is 90 aid the German people 10 get
rid OF kaiserlsm and establish "a govern
ment with which the allied nations can
deal Ia making real and lasting peace.
AT its head Is Franz Sigel son Of the
man who led the revolutionary army Of
Baden against William grandfather
OF the present Kaiser In 1915 was exiled
from his country. came 20 America and
attained the rank Of major general as
a leader in the Union armies during the
Civil War
"The recent threat by the German
government that army ayiators who
/ drop propaganda literature on German
soil viii be shot as spies. and the strin-
gent orders OF the German gON crnment
30 deal without mercy with people
found reading such literature. indicates
the extent 10 which the government
fears the spreading Of facts among the
people. said Sigel. discussing the aer-
lal pamphlet hombardmeni
10 shows that we ought TO pursu,
exactly This means In trying 10 helr
the German people, overthrow H0hen.
z0llernism." he continued.
1T is a mistake 10 suppose that there
Is no way for German-Amcricsns q
male their influence felt in Germany
az the present time. The German peo
pie cannot resent our propaganda al
interference as they might try % do i
It were being carried on by persons
not Of their blood and language.
Mechanical obstacles have nevel
prevented the dissemination Of ideas
Ideas cannot be stopped by frontiers
And we KNOW that the German
people-large masses OF them-ar
eager and ready 10 listen 30 us Thel
numbers will grow as the unanswer
able arguments OF President Wilson IL
his recent message 20 Cong ess worl
their way among the masses OF In
German people.
"In the neutral countries contigiou
10 Germany. groups OF German exile
and native lovers Of liberty are w0 k
ing to carry The gospel OF freedom
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
German-American Air Squadron
TO Aid u. S. Fight for Democracy

to the German people. We are in
touch with these groups
In Switzerland a group Is publish
ing twice a week the Freie zeiiuns, de-
signed TO revive the spirit of the men
Of isis and further ihc ascent demo
cratic movement OF today.
AT present 10000 copies are being
printed. Of which thousands are SNUG
gled into Germany. and each paper is
passed from hand 10 hand until it Is
literally worn TO shreds
"The reception OF This propaganda
has convinced MS OF the necessity OF
getting such a message into Germany
by more effective means Tho air Is
the best possible one
Branches Of the league whose head
quarters are at % uuon SQUARE. New
York. have been formed in the princi
pal cities Of the United states
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
BY gibson GARDNER.


Special stan Dispatch.
WASHINGTON. Jan 23.--Wsr indus
tries are gradually increasing their
speed Tho measure Of the increase is
seen in the increased disbursements Of
the government for war work. The
actual disbursements for the last three
months We're as follows:
October ...... .--..S 90i.36s,15i
November ....... ..... ecbt ei,ols
December ............. i.O26, ,S2i .323
The actual disbu- sements for the war
from July 4, 1917, 90 December 26, in
cludins loans to the Allies, amounted
10 j,i23 iis,3S0.
This shows that we have gradually
been working up TO spending q billion
a month. This Is only about half O.
what congress has authorized.
In his last report Secretary Of the
Treasury McAdoo estimated the ex-
penses OF the fiscal year ending June
30, 1918. al sis.T75, ,9i99j5. This is about
IS times the normal expense Of run
ming the government.
That the monthly outlay will be con-
slderably 1arger from now on Is shown
by the fact that estimated disburse-
ments for the next six months ars
si3.500GO,O0O. To pay these bills the
secretary Of the treasury has assets
as follows:
Ordinary receipts, including proceeds
Of new taxation. S6.S00oO0.
Remaining from receipts Of first Lib
erty Loan -S533, Cos. 600
From the second Liberty Loan, S3.-
sos. .766.i5O.
From sale Of bonds authorized nc
be Of the same character as the secOnC
| Liberty Loan bonds. s3,666,2S3sJO.
Income from sale ~ War saving
Stamps, S663.2OO.OO0.
The deficit ESTIMATED by Secretar!
IMcAdoO) will be s6.t95. iS7 .i55.
This deficit may be met either by
/ new Liberty Loan OF by q revision o
I the tax law 20 include o larger proper
I ton Of war profits. Secretary McAdol
| hesitates TO offer new loan withou
] an Increase in the interest rate, and a.
| to this he says:
I'm my judgment an increase in tn
I rate Of interest on such bonds woul'
be extremely unwise and huriful'
The secretary speaks of the dange
I to other securities which will be causel
7 II the government begins borrowing al
an Increase over the taX-eXempt -four
per cent basis. other securities. h'
says, will depreclste.
But the money must be raised an'
| II the public does not contribute q
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
ECHOES

oh Maidens OF America.
Hear you not the wall Of palnP
That is c0ming. ever coming.
From our boys beyond the main.
Zen its echoes through the distance
Murmur pain
Many homes are dim and lonely;
Men have donned the swords array.
For Democracy ond Liberty.
Far from us fed awS.
stu the echoes Of their purpose
Freedom say
But the birds that flown from us.
Now their song Is hu he'd 10 pain,
DO we rush TO soothe their sorrows2
Must they call and cry in vsin2
Hark the echoes clearly murmur
All IN vain.
Fold away your gay apparel.
And your Jewels lock up today.
Tresses tendril-like braid backwards,
And shirk not duty's way.
For the echoes Of sweet Mercy
Duty say.
Let not courage pale and tremble,
Fore your mission Is begun:
Leave the thought Of self unheeded.
To the ebbing life now run.
For the echoes Of the conscience
Now cry run
Look across the seas. how ghastly
The sight upon the eyes;
Death and Life are clung together;
Oh Maidens do arise.
For the echoes Of the dying
Wall arise,
To Love no wound is CHASTITY,
She kisses each red scar;
And sings her chant Of Mercy
Infinitely afar.
While the echo OF her planting
Tells Of war
Watt IN fancy to the bedside
As life's embers die away
From the brave and manly fellow,
See, his pain none to allay.
Can, the echoes Of Indifference still say
Die away.
Oh, Maidens Of America
Our wounded claim your care,
Your hand Is sorely needed
on the war-neld over there.
Cry the echoes of the wounded
Come DER there
So braid back your tresses,
And your dresses put away,
Shirk not the call n duty
No matter though you die.
'Tis the echo Of the conscience
Though YOU die
EUGENE p. MACSWEENEY
Clayton, Del.
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
TRY THIS Tor A
COLD--IT'S fine!
''Pape's Cold Compound" ends severe
colds or grippe in few
hours.

You can end grippe and break up a
severe cold either in head, chest. body
or limbs, by taking dose Of "Pape 5
Cold Compound" every two hours until
three doses are taken.
It promptly opens clOgged-llp nostriis
and air passages in the head, stops
nasty discharge or nose running, re-
lieves sick headache. dullness, feverish-
ness. sore throat, sneezing, soreness and
stiffness.
Don't stay stuffed-upl Quit blowing
and snufning. Ease your throbbing
head nothing else i'm the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only few
cents at any drug store. II acts with
out assistance, tastes nice, and causes
no inconyHRienes. Be sure you set the
genuine.
Evening journal., 1918-01-23

q large nfty-ceni case from any drug
store and then if anyone should eat
something which doesn't agree with
them: II what they cat lays like lead
ferments and sours and forms gas
causes headache. dizziness and nausea
eruciations Of acid and undigcsied food
remember as soon as Papc's Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach 70
helps 20 neutralize the eXces i've acidiiy
then an the stomach distress caused hy
70 disappears. lis promplness, certainty
and ease In overcoming such stomach
disorders is a revelation 10 those who
iry 10.
Evening journal., 1918-01-23

You don't want a slow remedy when
your stomach is bad-or an uncertain
one-or a harmful one-your stomach
is too valuable; YOU mustn't iniure it
with drastic drugs.
Pape's Diapesin is noted for its speed
In giving relief; its harmlessness; its
certain unfaillng action in regulating
sick. sour, gassy stomachs. lis quick
relief in Indigestion. dyspepsia and gas
tritis when caused by acidity has made
il famous the world over.
Keep this wonderful stomach sweet
ener in your home-keep It handy-got
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
MML CLOSED To IRIsn MnRLn.

By the United Press.
NEW YORK. Jan. % 3-Withholding
from United states mails Of the Irish
World. Gaelic American and Freoman's
Journal. Irish wceklies. became known
today. All have attacked England for
the governments stand on the Irish
question. Last weeks issues have
been held up pending investigation.
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
LIPPNCOTT RELIEF ASSOCIATION

Tho following officers were elected
by the Lippincott Relief Association.
10 serve for 1918 +. B. Meginniss.
president; Walter Colt. vice president
Virginia NJ Shea. secretary: Elwood G.
killen, treasurer: Miss Lille Leonard.
Miss MARY Woodmansey. William B
Montgonery. John B. Strahan. Ernest
Wyatt aud Charles Treml directors
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
MORE ENLIsTMENTs.

TWO enlistmenis We're received al
the army recruiting station yesterday
They were q over /. Mcqueen, Of No
s26 West street for the aviation Sec
ti0n Of the signal Corps. and Cha les
W Murray, OF No los West Thiriieth
street for the medical department
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
can AND AUTO HIT.

A trolley car and am automobile own
"a bv Victor dupont were In a collision
last nieht az Delaware avenue and
Rlyer,iev avenue Both vehicles were
damaged but no one was hurt
Evening journal., 1918-01-23

Office work is under a favorable rul-
ing in the coming week apd bookkep-
RS. stenogrsphers. order clerks, VIII
do well to use the Want Ads for their
advancement
Evening journal., 1918-01-23
Instant Relief! indigestion, Gas,
Upset StomaCh-Pape'S Diapepsin

Instantly neutralizes excessive acid in stomach,
leving dyspepsia, heartburn, distress. It's fine!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-27
SERVICE FLAG OF
THE ARGUS WILL
HAVE SIX STARS

The Argus Is now entitled to six
stars in its service flag. In the con
tingent which left for Camp Grant
this morning was NJ. G. Fisher, city
editor, who hopes that a chap OF
10 pounds will not be considered
too light to carry 70pound pack
in Uncle Sans army. His friends
are confident that he will make It II
vim and determination register any
thing on the scales the medical stan
at Rockford are using. II not t
well, he may make It anyhow, II
they give him a chance 10 get a
few regulation meals slowed away
before the examination takes place.
Mr.. Fisher has been a member Of
The Argus staff for four years and
he has held down the city desk for
something more than a year. He
broke into the newspaper game in
Ottawa. his, home town.
Milt's innate modesty led him to
reject all overtures on the part Of
the office bunch for an appropriate
celebration of his promotion, hence
these few flowers.
Bill Nichols Of the composing
room enlisted yesterday in the
quartermaster department Of the
army and leaves next Tuesday for
Jefferson Barracks Bill is what ia
known to the craft as "headman,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-27
TEARS UNSHED
AS TROOP CARS
LEAVE STATION

Not a tear was seen by the Rock
Islanders who entrained this morn
ing for Camp Grant. Rockford. Or
at least not one was seen by an
Argus representative as he walked
through the crowd just before the
train left. When the train pulled
cut the Islanders bound for camp
saw only smiles and waving hands.
But later, After the train had
gone tear or so trickled down one
Or more cheeks of those who were
remaining behind Mothers and
sweethearts sobbed and attempted
to hold back the soon-to-fiow tears
but seemed unsuccessful. 1t was a
grand weeping party after the
coaches carrying the lads had left.
Rock Island has discovered the
secret of sending the lads away
with impressions of smiles on their
minds rather than tear streaked
faces. They say that the soldier
boy carries the last look on his
moCher's, sweetheart's, or sisters
face with him when he goes over
the top"
Three hundred sixty Islanders
left this mroning with no impress
son of tears on their minds. They
carried with them thoughts of the
song entitled, Pack Up Your Trou.
bles in Your Old Kit Bag and
Smile, Smile. Smile"
I(IrN w Gsayingc