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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-29

Ingots ..... 201001 O4-s
Wheeler go. 800 100000 o.
Three base hit Scally. Two base
hits Scally, Stinson, Larson. Left on
bases Ingots 8, Wheeler 9. Bases on
balls off Jensen 2, Applegate O, off
Fullerton 8. Struck out by Apple
gate 4, Jensen o. by Fullerton 0.
Passed balls Murtha /. Double play
Rodda to Jensen, Jensen to Foster.
Umpire Mullen. Time of game three
hours. Attendance 500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-29

Optimistic Thought.
He that respects others is respect
ed by them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
Burial of a Soldier.

A soldier was laid to rest at Rock
Island arsenal yesterday. He was
Lieutenant H. c. Prather, Detroit
boy who had come to Rock Island ar
senal to fit himself for duty in the
ordnance department He had his or
Gers to move to France. when he was
taken H. Pneumonia carried him off.
He was paid an impressive and touch
ing tribute by his superiors, his COM
rades and by the citizens, of whom
there were thousands assembled at
Broadway Presbyterian church, where
the religious services were conducted.
Seven hundred soldiers accompanied
the remains from the arsenal to the
church and back to the arsenal, where
interment took place. Lieutenant
Prather died in the service of his
country. Greater honor could not
have been paid him had he gone to his
death as q result of some act of dar-
Ing on the field OF battle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
Royalty Restored i.

Now we are told that Germany pro.
poses to restore the monarchy in Rus
STA. The former Empress Alexandria.
as the guardian of her son, the former
Tzarevitch, is the favorite German
candidate for Ahe throne. The for
mer emperor. will not accept the
throne from German hands. 1t is
hardly to be expected that he would.
With his wife on the throne he will
not have such hard time. That will
be better than exile, and it will mean
that the status of Russian royalty will
be restored to just about where it was
before the war broke out. The truth
is that Cousin Wilhelm and Cousin
Nick were never such bad friends,
even though they did draw TIE sword
against one another. Nick is not N
good standing with his former sub
jects, and in the circumstances it
would be unwise to attempt to ele-
vate him to the position he formerly
held. However, his queen, generally
beloved by her people, probably would
be readily acceptable, and thus Ger
many would be in position to rule
the country through her with less
friction than would be the case if
Nick were returned to the throne.
And in the bargain Nick would have
soft time OF it for the rest of his
DAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
Shaft TO Come Down.

A monument which has stood in
Washington square, Davenport, in
commemoration Of the German victor
les in the Franco-Prussian war, is to
come down, finally. The shaft has
been a topic of discussion in Daven-
port and in the tri-cities since the
United States became involved in the
war. 1t will be recalled that The
Argus printed a picture Of it some
months ago, which created a sensa-
ton, even many people living in Dav-
export not knowing that such mark
er in behalf of Teutonic accomplish
ments on the field of battle was stand
ing in one of their parks. 1t was erect
ed by the Deutscher Kampegenossen
Verein In 1907, and at the time OF its
unwilling a personal letter was read
from Kaiser Wilhelm. THE action OF
the society in removing the monument
Is to demonstrate to all that its mem
bers are loyal to the country and do
not wish to excite any antagonism
between the people of the city OF Day.
EXPORT" Mayor John Berwald states
In announcing that the monument was
to be removed and stored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
Hope Lies in Austria.

Encouraged and strengthened by its
success in Russia, it is assumed in
Washington that Germany will dis
close less inclination than ever to
discuss a democratic peace. There Is
only one hope in administration cir
cles OF the peace movement getting
anywhere at this time. That hope lies
In Austria. and the attention OF the
administration Is now conferred upon
the rejoinder to President Wilson
which Count Czernin, the Austro-H Hun
garian premier, is scheduled to deliver
today. II Count Czernin> discloses no
inclination to make further conces-
sions to the principles OF peace enun-
ciated by Mr.. Wilson. It will be taken
for granted that Austria has been at
fected by the Teutonic victory over
Russia and is disposed to support the
-Teutonic program Of conquest. II,
however. Count Czernin shows a de-
sire to continue the discussion with
the president there will be no lack of
reciprocation on the part of Mr.. VIII
son. disappointed In his faith that
the Bolsheyikf. with his encourage
ment, would resist the German plan
Of conquest, the president is now re-
posing 0 last hope in the possibility
that Austria is satiated with waS and
81 ready % force Germany to the max
ing Of . 1emoefstic peace, II not actu-
ally bleaching herself from the Teu-
tonic alllAace.
Austria has now obtained about all
she ON sxpect from the war, and that
fact. togskhae With the suffering Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
The Reorganization Bill.

The bill giving the president power
to shift duties and employees about
among the executive departments so
as to meet the emergencies of war as
they arise passed the first stage Of its
progress through the senate when, by
a majority Of three to two, it met the
approval of subcommittee and was
sent on to the full committee on jul
dietary. Party lines were broken, as
usual, a Democrat and a Republican
voting against two Democrats and a
Republican.
Changes recommended by the sub
committee narrow the power of the
president somewhat. He will not be
permitted, as the bill stands now, to
create new agencies, nor may he d.
vert appropriations from the purposes
for which congress made them.
Nevertheless, the bill is still broad
enough to confer great power on the
president. Under it the whole work
ing force in Washington becomes a
single body OF government employees,
which may be divided, concentrated or
redistributed to suit every new need
OF the government.
It is no wonder that the bill threat
ems to stir up a lively controversy.
1t repeats for the duration of the war
an immense body of laws defining the
powers and regulating procedure in
all the departments and substitutes
the presidents will for the solemn de-
Examinations of congress.
But it is war measure. 1t will
cut red tape and will make possible a
higher degree of efficiency than will
ever be possible under the cautiously
enacted regulations of congress. 1t
will substitute war law for peace law
and it seems likely that before the
session ends something very much
like what the president asks will be
granted,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
Convalescent Homes.

Convalescent soldiers at the can
tonments in the United States are to
have still another service from the
American Red Cross At each camp a
convalescent home is to be built and
will be called The Red Cross House,
where, soldiers may recover under
pleasant, home-like surroundings.
The furnishings of these houses will
be attractive and has been entrusted
TO the Junior Red Cross. members
school children who have been enroll
ed in the membership campaign clos
ing on Feb. o. Boys who are junior
members Of the Red Cross may COM
pete for designs for the furniture, and
they also will be given the job of
making the furniture.
Red Cross chapters everywhere are
authorized to call for q submission
of designs for tables, chairs, benches
and stools, among other pieces of fur
niture. The designs by the junior
members should be in the hands, of the
chapters by March 1.
All designs submitted will be sent to
national headquarters at Washington
and those approved will be acknowl-
edged appropriately in the Red Cross
Magazine and prizes will be awarded
the winners. Any boy junior member
OF the Red Cross may submit designs
or obtain further information from
the Red Cross chapter in his town.
The Red Cross house at the canton
ments will be solely for i'll or injured
soldiers who have reached the con-
yalescent stage and may be transferred
from the hospital II does not take
the place of the hospital. but supple
ments IT,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

people, is believed to account largely
for the Austrian peace maneuvers at
this time. Fear of Russian DONNA
ton Of Austria has disappeared and
Austrian benefits derived from the
constitution Of the Ukraine republic
and from the plight Of Rumania and
Serbia are incalculable.
Nothing short Of the signal defeat
Of the central powers can deprive Aus
tria OF expanded influence over the
smaller nations onI her frontier.
Nobody here knows how long the
war will last, whether it be an official
or a plain government clerk said a
high military expert. Your guess is
as good as mine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
The Day in Davenport

car was made this morning, at which
time some Of the company officials
were present. The car will be imme-
diately added to the service.
Cole in France.-Dr. Frank Cole,
pastor of st. Johns church here, re-
Gently delivered a sermon to 1000 SOL
diers in France, according to letter
received by Mrs. Cole and made
known Saturday.
Turner MaSquerade.-One of the
largest masquerades Of recent years
in Davenport was that given Saturday
evening at Turner hall by the Daven-
port Turngemeinde The liberal prizes
attracted many unique and beautiful
costumes. Patriotic characterization
prevailed. Otto's orchestra furnished
the music for the merry dancers, both
halls being used to accommodate the
big crowd.
Church 80 Years Old.-On April 10
and II the Unitarian church of Daven-
port will commemorate the 50th ami
versary of its organization. A num-
Der of-leading UNCONVENTIONAL speak
ers will be present to contribute their
inspiration from the denomination a.
large. The splendid quartet of the
church will render a number Of spe-
cial anthems.
a.
Heater Starts Firc.-Fire original
ing from a defective oil heater placed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

Bid Farewell to Draft Men.-The
grim reality of war was again i'm
pressed upon Davenport Saturday as
the special Rock Island train drew
out of the station bearing the second
quota of drafted men that goes from
Davenport to help make Nup the ma
tonal army of the United States for
service against the Teutonic barDa-
rians. A long time before the hour
set for the departure of the train rel
atives and friends of the departing
boys were on hand for a last chat
before their departure, and by 12:3a,
the time set for the special to leave, Z
crowd estimated at close to 5000 peo-
pie had assembled.
o.
Bind Two Oyer.-George Dreek amt
Tony Smith have been bound over to
the federal grand jury by United
States Commissioner A. G. Bush "a
the charge of violating the bone dry
law Dreek is held under $500 bond
and Smith under 5000 bond. Both
men were arrested by United States
Deputy Marshal Petersen as they
came from Rock Island to Davenport,
across the government bridge.
o.
First New Car Here.-The first c4r
of the 20 ordered in January by the
Tri-City Railway company from the
Chicago Surface lines arrived in Dav-
export Friday night, was switched to
the local company's car barn Satur-
day and unloaded. A test run of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

The Methodist Episcopal church
sees a huge race war in the future
unless there is some immediate and
effective missionary work done. 1t is
claimed that If the white race cou-
tinues to dominate every continent oy
military power and to exclude the yell
low races from five of the six great
continents and to limit their count
less millions to portion of Alaska,
there will arise a race war in conf
parison with which our present strug-
gle will prove skirmish. There is
food for serious thought in this sug-
gestion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

Green Bay. Wis, has German who
believes the quickest way to whip the
kaiser is for the Germans to jump iii
and finish the job. Accordingly he
asked to be drafted for service. He
was. Every drop of blood in me is
German" he said. What contrast
he affords to those who have been
born and reared and prospered in this
country, and still fail to sympathize
with their native land in its struggle
against autocracy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

fnent of Individual cases cannot De conf
care of The Argus
The Five-FO0t Barrage.
Practically the only way people
catch coryza, pharyngitis, tonsilitis,
quinsy, diphtheria, laryngitis, bron-
chitis, influenza, pneumonia and tu-
berculosis, is by venturing under the
five-foot barrage Of some cougher or
sneezer. Beyond the five-foot barrage
one is comparatively safe from the
Infectious germ-laden invisible spray
given off by patient in coughing,
sneezing, speaking and Laughing.
United States army medical ofiicers
explain the prevalence of pneumonia
among soldiers in environments in a
way quite different from that assumed
by some of the personages at Wash
ington. The medical officers state that
the floor and air space in the barracks
were less than sanitary rules demand,
and therefore it was not possible to
have five feet of space between heads.
Some politician is to blame for the
mistake, OF course.
Only the doctor and the nurse need
venture under the five-f0ot DarraS.
All others can transact any necessary
business they may have with the pa
tient from a reasonable distance. A
visitor, for instance, may show just as
much sympathy-or curiosity-at eight
feet as she can at three feet.
Germs have no wings, no feet, no
means of locomotion. They 60 only
where they are carried. And 1t Is a
safe working rule that they are not
carried beyond the five-foot limit.
In Durand hospital, Chicago. va
riety of contagious diseases are
treated, such as meningitis, pneu-
monia. diphtheria, scarlet fever. etc.
No fumingation is,used In the hospital.
except occasionally for clothing which
cannot be sterilized by steam. No an
tiseptic solutions are used for washing
rooms or for washing the hands of at
tendants. Soap and water are relied
upon for sanitary cleanliness. Bed
ding and all laundry are sterilized in
the autoclave before going to the wash,
All waste, dressings, etc, are collected
In paper bags and burned. Eating
utensils are boiled after each use. Face
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

-
urday night at a local hospital. nc
had been in failing health for lons
time and was seriously i'll the pas.
three weeks. Little is known aoou.
him. He had been making his hon,s
at 7l2 West Third street. HIS Nhs
passed away some time ago.
The death Of Mrs Margaret Snyas..
aged 81. occurred Saturday moINns
at local hospital, following me-
ing illness. She was born in pass.
port. !,
The sad news of the dean
George o. Day. formerly OF p ~.
port, which occurred at hami ssss
Ohio. was received here. He had
i'll hut a short time. 4
Mrs. Lowela Jones. resldeu. ..l
Mystic. Iowa. passed away at y u.
hospital Saturday morning. LUZ
her life is known Her husbana'
~ Jones of Mystic. survives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Great Rig R0Bncing ROy.

l. Is 1874 pounds too much for a boy
nine weeks old to weigh? He is breast
fed. 2. What causes Group, and what
is good remedy? 3. How long should
a \baby wear the abdominal band ?
MRS. H. S.
Answer. = l. The average baby
weighs 20 pounds when one year old.
2.Spasm of throat muscles induced by
some slight Inflammation of nose or
throat or larnyx. Teaspoonful of
ipecac syrup, to be repeated after 20
minutes II vomiting has not occurred
Wrap baby up. then open all windows
wide to admit cold air. Group seldom
If eyer develops when the baby sleeps
in a well ventilated room. 3. Only
long enough to retain the navel Dress
ing in place. When the dressing is no
longer necessary, discard the binder
That is, unless you want to raise q
mollycoddle.
Other Things for Constipation.
Is wheat bran the only remedy you
advise for constipation? (E. NJ. 81
Answer.-No. 1t is only one remedy.
but 1t is good one. for it does good
and.never does any harm. Other RENE
dies are regular habit In attending to
the wee small impulse at the regular
time, nOrmally-soon after each meal.
And these items in the diet: Figs,
fruits with seeds. skins of potatoes
baked. whole corn, whole wheat
bread or graham bread. oatmeal
cooked not over 20 minutes, prunes.
honey. olive oil. vegetable salads. all
greens. apples, bananas. pineapple.
squash. turnip, carrots. parsnips. raw
cabbage fsaladl. lettuce, celery.
oranges, grapefruit, spinach. tomatoes.
chard, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

John Purroy Mitchell, when he fin
ished his work as mayor of New York.
didn't search about for soft berth,
as he might have expected to have
done. Instead, he offered his services
to the government, entering the most
perilous branch of the service. He is
learning to be an aviator at San
Diego.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
The Socialists are attempting

The Socialists are attempting to
start a revolution in Germany to
terminate the war There are enough
OF them to do 1t, but they can't man
age to all get together at the same
place at one time. AS soon as few
get to talking the idea they are either
thrown in Jail or shot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

A captain Of infantry in New York,
of German descent, wanted to resign
his commission, because he said he
didn't want to fight against his rela-
tives. He was dismissed from the
service and sentenced to Is years a.
hard labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

Having disbanded his army last
week, Mr.. Trotzky is now calling on
it to come back and fight. Even Cen
eral January and General February
can't accomplish much when General
Insanity is about.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
Sweet songs that never die!

At early dawn and nightfall late,
The song of Home, Sweet Home"
"Oh, Wait For Me At Heavens Gate"
Rings down the path we roam.
The dear heart songs, sweet, true and
Like ships of night pass by,
Dear Silver Threads Among the
Gold"
Sweet songs that never die!
From COTTON fields sweet voices raise,
l hear the old sweet lay
Sweet Dixie Land" and Slavery
Days.
With Darling Nellie Gray"
BLACK Joe" and Kentucky Home,
- Night"
The tears come to my eye
I'll Meet You Where the Mornings
Bright,
Sweet songs that never die.
NOW that spring is about upon us,
and the carpets must be treated, Ig-
natz suggests that we have a few
beatless days each week.
THE Germans" says Foreign Min
lister Won Kuehlman, will keep order
in Russia" What order do they have
reference to? Perhaps they mean the
Royal Arcanum.
A WOMAN writes beauty special
list to find what will remove dark
spots from the skin. We didn't see
the answer, but we imagine thlt about
the best thing to use would be soap.
AS rule when you have company
at your home for the evening. the
husband assures you he has had a
hell of time and his wife will tell
your wife that she has had Just the
sweetest time.
WOULD it be all right" INQUIRIES
Pansy, "for me to write a mushv let
ter to soldier sweetheart on wheat
less day"
THE new Liberty loan has been de
layed until April. That's fair warn
ing to all of US to cut out a few
things and put aside the money that
it will require to take over one of
|, the certificates that will help boot the
Boche.
A NEGRO has been nominated for
congress in New York district. Ha
is popular, and 1t is said it alreadv
begins to look dark for those who ara
running for the place against him.
WHO remembers when Young
lady would not venture out on a rain
day for fear that she might be COM
PEELED to expose her ankles?
Street Car Comedy. f.
She's a stunning girl, isn't she ..'
That's what l have heard"
Il have always admired her"
But she is sumner. as Won saw
l bear that she got into an arRn-
ment with another girl a few weeks
ago and handed her a bunch thai
knocked her cold"
Gets Wounded On Schedule y"
Headline. Pretty tough.
inc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

Those fellows who are being COM
PEELED to kiss the flag by mobs IN
Illinois towns may not be more pa
triotic after 1t is over than before,
but they are more circumspect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

Help the Red Cross. 1t needs every
dollar that you can spare to give IL.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
cnl0RDs ND
DISc.ORDs

THE next draft call will be in April.
And there'll be no fooling about 1t,
either.
BILL Sherman stood under tree
at Rockford with rope around his
neck, but cooler-headed citizens pre-
vailed upon those who wanted to
string him up not to<do SO. Perhaps
if there were a few necktie parties
staged in this country it would put
an end to seditious talk.
EGGS fell from 81 to As cents a doz-
en- in Chicago Saturday. That's a
pretty certain sign Of approaching
warm weather.
LEON Trotzky is reported to have
left Petrograd for Dvinsk to seek an
early conference with the Germans.
His is probably running low on Jack
again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

Save your nickels and buy war
thrift stamps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
YOU WIN, 0. d. X.

YOU WIN, 0. ID. h.
Old boy, the battles over,
To you belongs the plum
For tuneful "Tuscania"
Makes my jinglery seem bum.
P. Sim glad the identity Of Blue
Eyes is thus revealed, for the neigh
bors we're beginning to talk.
THE Turkish army in the Caucasus
has begun a new offensive. Probably
the boys are smoking new brand Of
cigaret
THE kaiser puts down strikes by
imprisoning those who leave their
jobs, be they males or females. Yet
Wilhelm still insists that he is the
popular hero of all his people.
IF you can hop 20 times on each
foot without showing signs of undue
fatigue you are in good health, is the
decision of British army physicians.
Try yourself out. 1t may save you a
doctors fee.
FREEZE and Boche are two of the
young men who have been called for
examination by the local exemption
board next Wednesday. You may or
you may not have any comment to
offer
THERE were men in the 1900 block
Saturday who hadn't been that far
west on Second avenue in years.
There was a reason
WHAT Will Rock Island Do?" ask
the Davenport Democrat. 1t will do
the best it can, but probably would
get along whole lot better if large
part of the red-nosed brigade would
stay On the Iowa side and not be rush
ing over on the cars to this side of
the river in illuminate their head
lights. They make it uncomfortable
for our peaceful citizens to navigate
the sidewalks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
SONGS THAT NEVER DIE.
BY WILLIAM HENRY DIXON.

BY WILLIAM HENRY DIXON.
How dear the songs Of love and home,
Sweet songs of days gone by,
We hear them everywhere we roam,
The songs that never die.
my Old kentucky Home, Goodnight
The tears come to my eye.
I'll Meet You Where the Mornings
Bright
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25
EAEsA|ITN TAlKS
81 W .!l=! a. u 6R RAD Nd.

Brady to
Only INQUIRIES
William
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

Gets Wounded On Scliedule =
Headline. Pretty tough.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

masks of double thickness of gauze
are worn by doctors and nurses, to
protect nose and mouth from possible
spray infection. These masks have
apparently put an end to attacks of
tonsilitis. pharnygitis and rhinitis
(''cold in head'o that were relatively
frequent among nurses before the
masks were adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

THERE were men in the 1900 block
Saturday who hadn't been that far
west on Second avenue in years.
There was a reason.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-25

THE Turkish army in the Caucasus
has begun a new offensive. Probably
the boys are smoking new brand of
cigaret