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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-20
TROS AL .
LOS

suba al poder, apoyado
de manera decisiva
por las armas de los hombres
del ~'.apostol" de "Cagiiila."
Cuando va falten dos meses
para cual la ley 10 dicta
dejar don Venus el puest0
que honrara Porfirio D4az,
los mas altos generates
Y las tiguras mas dignas
del Observation-Disclosures
todos aGuellos que pican
mas alto, seran llamados
por eli "amo de Coahuila,"
para que cada uno explique
como pretende Ia silla
ganar V todos los medios
que pondra en- juego en- seguida,
sin que haya, naturalmente
nuevas luchas intestinas
nj Sc intenter cuartefa2os
nj Sc caste dinamita.
Los echo o diez candidates
al asalto de la silla,
mostraran sus intersiores
en- forma clara Y precisa,
para que don Fenustiano,
cual jefe de la randilla
que ha sido Y seguira siendo,
con sano juicio decida
quien de los presidenciaIoles
puede darle garantia
de que han de seguir Ell Jauja
dominando las c~onQuistas
hijastras del plan ranchero
confeccionado en- Coahuila.
De entire los "presidenciables,'
ademas. ell que a la silla
de llegar tarde o temprano
tenga mas espectativa.
segun proyecta don Venus,
Sc desprendera en- seguida
de los millones "ganados,''
de las elegantes fincas,
de las valioSas alhajas,
de toda esa ]fortunita
que Z la MAJ de generates"
les do Ia lucha intestiua,
para que ell afortunado
Sc llegue pobre a la silla.
va que UT democratic rico
resulta carne en- vigilia.
Con que los "presiGenciables'
va 10 saben: 81 es que aspiran
u gobernar Ia Republlca
' encaramarse en- Ia sil!a,
tendran cue entregarle a Venus
hasta la ultima caSita.
para que Sc queden pores
Y asi lleguen u la silla.
/ el problema esta resuclto
de manera muy tranquila.
pues como presidenciab-e
no habra. que sue!te Ia gulta
que sc gano (?) en- la revuelta,
para quedarse en- Ia chiila,
don Venus declare q todos
genie antipariota. indlgna
de sucedcrle en- el pueSto
cue honrara Porfirio Diaz.
Y que el !lenara de piojos.
segun las gentes Altman.
V el, O TODD el patriotismo
que la situacion eXija,
prescinde de sus anhelos
de retirarse a Ia vida
privada; con ell "~sufragiO'
barba Y bigotes Sc limpia,
Y Sc sacude Y Sc tlende
10 mismo que las gallinas,
Y sale pcr una puerta.
Y entra Dor otra en- seguida...
~ va hay Venustiano EN- JauJa
Dor luStros. amos Y dias 80!
CHANTECLER.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-20

La influenza esrancls ka liegado Il
Mexico Gicea los telegramaS que
vienen de Mexico. Y cue segura-
mente Sc con Ia enferme-
dad en- el canine.
Bien : Y que'
Una piaguita mas. : que importa al
mundo? ......y msEoS al Nun
DO mexicano. que las ha visto bue
mes y gordas dc POGO tempo a S-
la parte. Reaimente no wake IA
pena de preocupa-se De n playa
que Sc puede curar @ n iatu-
sion de tamarindos, en- un pals
Gonde ha hab!do plagaS tan meIti-
feras como el tito. como CarraDza.
V como otras muchas que atacan
mortalmente la bclsa, la vida o ell
honor.
Floias V retefIojas lie vienen las IN
flueac;tas" al Mexico que eSta me-
lido EN- ell bereRgenai de las baroas
de don Ecnustiano. .......
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-20
O us O 8 4 8

cernos con in elccIente dIscurso
de cscs que 81 sabe decir enarcan-
dc las cejas V estirando ell pescue-
20 COMO 81 Sc hubiera traCado CT
melinil!o. va es:amos baiando de
81 pedestal al general Diaz y po-
riendo en- su lugar i ZaFata, a
Chavez Garcia, a Rodolfo FierTcs
a otrcs bandoierNs tan reputa-
Ccs como eScS.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1918-09-20

In licenciado. de las huestes de
Zapata- dice que don Posfirio -
tan eScrcrahle CONC Santa Ana y
como Carranza. porque fue muy in
grate con su papa ICON ell papa del
licenciado) Y que 81 hay aiguien
cue 10 dude ali eSta su papa para
probarlo. Gel papa del iicenciado Sc
entieade.)
Pues va no hay que hablar nj Ina pa
labra. Con csc testimonio Y con
cue el lieenciade renga a cOnven-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
4 Free Hand.

1t is pretty generally understood that the power
vested in the kaiser is great, probably greater
than that of any present day ruling monarch. The
extent of his authority is in a very large measure
follows: is prerogative of kaiser appoint
the chancellor, and to dismiss him. None but the
kaiser can dismiss the chancellor. The kaiser also
appoints ministers of the navy, the colonies
eign affairs etc, who under the chancellor.
These men are responsible only to the kaiser and
the chancellor and may be removed only by them.
The kaiser has power German constitution Art So
ito determine the numerical strength the organiza-
ton and the divisional contingents of the imperial
army" The kaiser also appoints all superior army
officers. Nineteen members of the bundesraeare ap-
pointed by the kaiser, and it requires only IA
bers defeat any proposed change in the constitu
ton CThe bundesrat is the upper house of the para
ment.) The chancellor is president of the bundles
All legislation must originate here. The reich
stag cannot originate legislation, and the Upper
house has power to dissolve it. And the other mem
bers of the bundesrat. they appointed by the
various kings who govern the small kingdoms whicr
make up the German empire. It is the most elab-
crate and perfect scheme to keep absolute power
the hands of one existing in the world.
No wonder the kaiser said to his soldier, There
is no law but my law there is will but my will"
Again he said, There is only master in this
country. l am he, and I will tolerate others"
And again: Il look upon the people and nation
handed on to me responsibility conferred on me
by God, and it is written the bible my duty to
increase this HERITAGE those who try interfere with
my task will crush" This, in the twentieth cen
fury of the Christian era reminds of the govern
der is Intelligent a people as the Germans
will submit to it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
What Are We Doing?

AS the casualty list increases in size day by day.
the question must arise in hearts, What
doing?" Let this be the answer: Back of the fight
ing spirit of young must be the glowing
spirit Of patriotism among the home folks. We must
not for one moment allow enthusiasm for COM
pete victory to wane There be compromise
weakness or WEAKNESS over here. We cannot grow
tired of the war until the war is We must meet
with discomforts losses, and death of lear
without losing particle of the determined spirit to
win at whatever cost Let us pray little more earn
estly, let shout little louder, let ds-a little
more every day that the tide of patriotism may
sweep everything before it, and touch the ranks
of our fighting in Europe. They will not fail to
hear it and effect upon the will be nothing
short of marvellous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

happier, as you have done. 1t was
you who gave me place to work
when | had none. 1t was you who
saw that l was helped, trained to be
of some use in office work. Oh. Mr..
Thorne. to my dying day my graft
tude will cause me to look up to
you as the neblest friend a poor
girl ever had"
There, there, Muriel," he SOL
aced, stroking the bowed head, I'VE
VIII go on as before-you the
cheerful, willing helper, and l hap
pier and better for having "a true
friend"
Wilbur Thorne knew who that
"other" was and knew as we'll that
he was utterly unworthy of her re-
gard. His was not the nature, how
ever to attack another in the dark.
Hugh Morton was a vain, flashing
fellow. with a fairly good position,
who spent his money freely, was a
fayorite with the girls and had cap
tivated Muriel.
1t was two weeks later when a
close friend of Thorne sought a pri-
waite interview and opened the same
with the preface. You have a
young lady employee here named
Miss Wayne?"
Yes" answered Thorne, in some
surprise.
She seems to be an estimable
girl and. / understand. is quite
protege of yours. Twice I have
seen her with Hugh Morton. Appar-
entity she does not know the char
acter of the man Do your"
Il have heard that he is some
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

: thing of a spendthrift," answered
Thorne eVasively.
HE is worse than that" was the
blunt addendum. He is not a fit
associate for any young girl. be-
Wayne at heart. l hope you will
consider my interference purely a
friendly action"
Il know it," replied Thorne
warmly, and after his visitor had
gone he sat immersed in deep
meditation. 1t was a few days later
that he called Muriel into his office
Your vacation is due and | have
a pleasant program to suggest for !
months outing, if it meets your
appreciation" he said in his usual
friendly, cheerful way.
She listened with tender regard
as she realized how considerate he
was. Now all his thoughts seemed
to be solely for her welfare. He
told Muriel that he had planned 10
spend a month with his mother at
the pretty villa he had provided for
her. but now found that he could
not arrange TO spare the time FOR
the visit. Would she go as his
deputy and cheer the lonely life OF
his old mother?
Muriel had been an orphan since
early childhood Now, for the first
time in her life she realized what
the love OF mother meant She was
received by Mrs. Thorne with wei
come and a tenderness that made
her heart expand with emotions fer
vent and deep. How much her son
had told his mother OF Muriel. Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
IEglEIsA lGTI TNH KR
BY W a. !!.!!sl ~! Bray RAD r1D.

ventilated shops probably are inn
portant contributing causes OF the
high tuberculosis rate among such
workers, and the irritation OF the
breathing passages by fumes is
probably an unimportant factor.
1t is well for any one engage1
in work in which a bent-over post
ure is essential. to, so to speak,
Bradyize the hours. When the
clock strikes the hour straighten
up, pull back the shoulders, throw
up, the chest, draw in the chin.
hyperextend the legs, turn in the
toes, draw up the stomach and
screw on the smile,-just for a mo-
ment or two, whether the boss is
watching or not. II the boss looks
worried, tell him it is doctors or
ders. A good loud striking clock
should be part of the equipment OF
every shop.
Amateur photographers suffer no
particular pathological conse-
quences except poverty, which, aft
er all, is generally good for the
health.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
With Other Editors
False Casualty Reports.

Heavy casualty reports will be coming in
as a result of the fighting in which the Americans
have had part since July IS. 1t is the purpose of
the war department to make these reports promptly
they received, the relatives being notified in
advance OF the public announcement, far as pos
sibe.
While waiting for these tragic reminders of the
glorious part boys taking in one of the
critical battles Of the great war; it is well to bear in
mind thewarning of Colonel Churchill in charge of
the intelligence branch of the general staff at Wash
iHgton. He says false reports of casualties are being
circulated, for the purpose of alarming the public
The thing attempted by German prop
agandsts in England and France. They accomp-
lished nothing there and will accomplish nothing
here. The American people sensible, and while
they prepared to pay the price of victory in such
a case they their straight and authentic
St Louis Republic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Navy Not Forgotten.

If foreign honors are to be accepted by Americans,
it is advisable to avoid anything like undue partial
ity. The British government is evidently trying to
do this We recently commented upon the be-
stowaI of distinguished service recognition upon
prominent United States army officials 1t is
ported that two of Uncle Sans naval officers have
been recognized-Rear Admiral Rodman is made
knight commander of the Order of the Bath, and Rear
Admiral Strauss a knight commander of the Order of
St Michael and ST George. The investiture took
place board the flagship of the grand fleet King
George offcated at the ceremonial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
The Day In Davenport

Send Large Contingent. The
largest national army contingent
called from Davenport and Scott
county since the war started began
moving last night for camp. The
Scott county selects departed at 8
D. m, over the C. B. &, Q. for Camp
Pike, Little Rock, Ark, and were
followed at a. m. today by the
Davenport contingent. The con-
tingents, numbering 652 men trav-
eled in special trains, arriving at
the training camp tonight and to-
morrow morning. The county is
sending away 124 men and the city
bids farewell to 528.
Injured in Accident-Cut and
bruised in many places, Mrs. A. w.
Dunn, 1926 Brady street IS in Mer-
cy hospital, as the result OF an
automobile accident at $40 We'd
nesday night The crash took place
in front of a residence at 1925 Har-
risOn street, when the DUNN ma
chine, driven by Mr.. Duhn, ran into
a pile of sand unprotected by red
lights. Mrs. Duhn's condition is
not serious. She was cut about the
face and head from fragments OF
the broken windshield.
Close Carnival ShOws.-Follow
ing quiet Investigation, Night
Captain of Police Charles SChluet-
er, Wednesday evening, ordered tbs
owners of the Worlds Fair shows,
a carnival playing in the western
part of the city, to close down twu
girl shows" Sheriff Henry
kuehl, who also conducted an in
vestigation, closed down a candy
wheel where chances were sold
and winning depended on the turn
of a wheel. Chief Phelan stated
that the police force would inspect
all carnivals which visit the city
hereafter, and see that they con-
form to the letter of the law
Child Run DOWn.-Stasia Mad
den, 9-year-Old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. S. Madden, and niece OF
Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Johnson, was
struck and knocked down by an
auto driven by County Clerk Emil
Schroeder, in front of the Johnson
home, ashort distance this side of
Bettendorf, at late hour Wednes-
day afternoon. Aside from being
severely scratched and bruised, the
child escaped serious injury. The
accident was declared to be un-
ayOidable by all who witnessed it.
Doctor Arrested Again.-Dr. W.
A. Benadom, who sprang into local
limelight some time ago, when he
was arrested for practicing medi-
cine without license, was again
placed under arrest by the police
Wednesday night ION bad check
charges preferred by d. Zeffner
M Zeffner claimed that the ply
stefan gave him a check for $1S.67
for labor performed on April s. The
check, he said, was not honored
by the Home Savings bank on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

| which it was drawn. Mr.. Zeffner
claims that DR.. Benadom had no
funds in the bank.
Demand Immediate Acti0n.-The
| city must find ten men and appoint
them to the fire department with
! in 60 days or revert to third class
| insurance rating. L. r. Townsend
chief engineer of the fire under
writing association, delivered this
| Ultimatum at a conference with the
fire committee of the city council
and the fire and police commission
at meeting Yesterday morning.
X L. W3lling, publisher of the
| Insurance Service Bureau, Des
Moines, also attended the meeting.
He is an authority on insurance
statistics. AS the solution of the
man-power problem, the police and
fire commission will probably ac-
cept for service men from the age
! of IS upward.
Ask District Extensi0n.-An eX-
residence district to take in the
all the streets between there and
Harrison streets, from Park lane to
Lombard streets, is being proposed
by residents in that district. Re
Gently the council was asked to set
aside both sides of Harrison street,
from Lombard to Park lane, for
residences. The matter was re-
ferred to a committee, and now the
residents are asking that the dis
trict be extended.
Denies Throwing at SOldier.-Ed
Springer. aged IS, denied throwing
d rock at an American soldier last
Sunday evening, when arraigned
late Wednesday before Justice OF
the Peace W. r. Names on a
charge of assault. He said he
threw the missile at a dog and did
not see the auto with the soldier
until too late. He was fined 81
and costs by the justice.
Boy Is Hurt Chester Mander-
scheid, an S-year-oId child. was run
down by an unknown automobile
at o'clock Wednesday evening at
Fifth and Cedar Streets He was
rendered unconscious and was car
ried into the home of Mrs. Gerdts.
Later the child was taken to the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Manderschied, 1916 West
Sixth street His face was badly
bruised, the left arm and right foot
injured 1t is not thought any in
ternal injuries were sustained.
Obituary Record. - Nelson r.
Preston passed away at SIS
o'clock yesterday morning at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter
Sieh, of Montpelier, Ia. The de-
ceased was born in Edinburgh,
Scotland, August 81, 1912, and was
rs years of age at the time of his
death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
General FOCh.
specteG.

II has recently been made pubic that at The allied
war council in Versailles when the question of the
appointment Of 3 general 10 command the whole Of
the allied troops was being seriously considered the
name Of General Ferdinand Foch proposed by
Premier Lloyd George and seconded by General
Bliss Americas representative al the council History
is we believe certain prove that the representa-
tves of the Anglo-Saxon peoples were united
in 4 more satisfactory decision before.
French writer. referring TO him adds that, 'One
rarely looks at one Of Foch's army orders without
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
TRUE LOVE.


at is my dearest wish in life
will you become my wife,"
There was silver in the hair of
Wilbur Thorne, although he was
only 50. The eyes were grave,
though sympathetic. He was man
who had known struggle and care.
He had won in the business battle,
he had come unscathed through the
worlds turmoil of folly, his soul
was stainless, but it was scared
with the memory of a perfiidious
woman who had led him to expect
love and happiness and had fed on
her bridal eve with another.
He had rooted all affection for
this unworthy being out of his
heart, but the scar was still there.
She had made of him a lonely man,
shrinking from companionship-
until he had met Muriel Wayne. 1t
was to her that he now spoke. A
sorrowful expression crossed her
frank, open face.
You honor me-" she said. Il re-
spect, / admire you, but / dare not
consider your proposal"
There is another?" he asked
gently.
She bent her head and did not an
swer in words. He rested his hand
upon her own. "Muriel." he spoke,
forget what | have said to you,
simply be the good friend you have
always been"
She broke down in tears. @If you
could understand" she sobbed. No
body has ever tried TO make my life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Why Photographers Never Look
Pleasant


Pleasant.
Workers in Photographic plants
are exposed to gloomy and unhy-
gienic conditionS-da poor
ventilation, and all sorts of chemi-
cal poisons Therefore they are
not likely to look like well trained
athletes.
Platinum paper, according to DR..
Karesek of Chicago. produces in
persons handling it these symp-
toms: Pronounced irritation of
nose and throat, with violent
sneezing and coughing and bleed
ing fingers.
Metol produces a characteristic
rash of the hands and arms which
occasionally involves other parts
of the body; the rash lies under
the skin" as a patient describes it;
it is quite itchy, and when the vesi-
cles are pressed a watery fluid is
squeezed out.
Persons developing pictures as a
daily occupation should wear rub
Der gloves to protect the skin
from the constant irritation of
chemicals.
AAobO Af Sl . OSO OChLOA lOa
dissOlVing rubber films, alcohol
and ether for dissolving scollOdion
films, and acetic acid for the re-
moval of films They are exposed
to ammonium dichromate in sensi-
tizing copper plates and to Chord
of iron and nitric acid fumes in
etching Out of PIT deaths in ten
years among members of the Pho
to-engraverS' union, IS, or 40 per
cent, according to Hayhurst, were
due to tuberculosis. Cramped pos
turer and confinement in poorly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Chained to the Guns.

Not even in the days when barbarous tribes fought
against each other and INDUCED in inhuman prac-
tees. have We heard OF anything as cruel as that
reported concerning the treatment OF some German
gunners in the recent offensive.
American cavalry in pursuing fleeing Germans
came upon machine gun crews literally chained to
the guns and Lelplessly awaiting relief either in
death or capture not this give ground for the
belief that feeling of suspicion exists in the minds
OF the German leaders 10 the devotion Of their
men to the cause for which they fighting? Alas,
for 2o1h century German military 'kultur!" Thank
God it's days are numbered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
LIBRARIES FOR BORDER.

As part Of It's library var service
the American Library association
Is establishing a system of travel
ing libraries on the Texas border
Tor the benefit of the border troops
TWO women have been appointed
for this work. Miss Ethel McCul-
Tough of Evansville, Ind, and Miss
Harriet c. Long of the Brumhach
library. Ohio. Miss Mccullough
Will have charge of the region from
Demlng, \. NJ, 10 Maria, Texas.
and Miss Long the East Big Bend
district. Fort Clark, Eagle Pass.
Laredo, Corpus Christi and Browns
Laredo. Corpus Christi and Browns
vile
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
On the lob.

American workmen are certainly speeding up.
The latest indication this is the report from Mare
Island (CaI) navy yard. that destroyer named the
-va-d, launched seventeen and one-half days after
the first plank was laid was yesterday formally
placed in commission having been completed in the
short space OF 10 days.
IS the time hitherto taken for the construction of
such a vessel has been "a months, worlds record
i thereby constituted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
About This Here Now Karell
Dnnus

I notice in the paper so many
people who have reduced weight
by taking Karell regimen. How
do you fake it? (Mrs. ID. W.
Answer take it with resigna-
ton and a firm resolve to retain
any youthful proportions gained.
More satisfactory directions will be
sent by mail if you send the indis-
pensable stamped addressed envel-
ope and repeat your request. l
haven't space to print it here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26
Take Care!

Beware OF the souvenir grenade or shell that may
be brought home by soldiers from the French
battle fields. A grenade that had been treasured
an ornament for over two years in English home,
suddenly exploded and blew off part Of woman's
hand. The British government has ordered that
all such war relics must be carefully in
specteG.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

The Bofshevik government has decreed that the
late czars-if he is really dead-estates including
deposits in foreign banks forfeited" The decree
does not add who is to get the plumber. Suspicious
will certainly be aroused.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

\ message from Washington says preliminary
figures show that large incomes, especially those
ranging between $4,000 ana 100000 will bear the
burden of the new revenue TAX" This is as it should
be: there are We suspect very many who would not
mind helping to bear the burden such conditions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

The kaiser has ordered the elimination of Saliva
ton army organizations throughout Germany and
Austria, and their buildings confscated What can
be the reason for this? Surely there must be gross
darkness as the great objective of the followers of
General Booth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-26

\ special meeting OF the Argentina cabinet has
been held 10 consider the high cost OF living. 1t is
stated that wood is selling at $34 ton and coal at the
enormous figure OF $50 1t is evident that people
living down there must be feeling the pinch, unless
salaries are proportionately higher; this, however,
we seriously doubt.