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Evening star., 1919-03-18
The World of Trade.


Here is a cable from London, which
merits the attention of every Ameri-
can manufacturer, banker and mer-
chant, and for that matter every citi-
zen of the country who desires to see
the country 60 forward in the field
of trade:
"The Federation of British Indus
tries, representing 10000 manufac-
turers and $25 5,0o0, 900, 900 capital, is or
ganizing a great system of trade am
bassadors as pioneers for the exten-
sion of British trade overseas BY
July the federation expects to have an
ambassador in every important center.
1t is already represented III Spain,
Denmark, South America and the near
east"
England is great trader. She
knows the game thoroughly. She has
played it successfully for centuries.
She is prepared to play it now, with
all the skill she commands, and all
her large resources we'll in hand.
1t is important to remember that
Engand is not in the condition of
France She was not invaded during
the war except by flying craft. None
of her manufactures was crippled or
destroyed. Many were necessarily di-
verted from their natural output and
purposes-from producing for peace
to producing for war.
But they can easily be rediverted,
and put in motion again on original
lines. Probably that policy is already
we'll advanced. Such at least is fair
inference from this London announce
ment of an early world trade "drive."
We should not be late in entering
this field. We are to meet England
there as a competitor; and unless we
present ourselves in the best form pos.
sible We shall not prove a match for
her. We, too, must send out ambas-
sadors, or commercial travellers, or
to prepare the way for American
products. One of them should soon
be ain every important CENTER" and
particularly on this hemisphere.
This matter need not wait on the as
sembling of Congress. The captains
of industry can proceed of their own
motion, organize as these Englishmen
are doing, and map out a world cam
paign. The ships are, or soon will be,
ready. 1t has not been decided as
yet as to how the American merchant
marine shall be operated; but the mat
tor is under popular discussion, and a
decision should be reached in the early
days Of the coming congressional ses
sion. It is q prominent item in the
problem of reconstruction, and as such
entitled to prompt consideration.
Evening star., 1919-03-18
"The Scandal of a Prosecution"

Judge Garvin took the only course
possible when he halted the trial
of the nineteen defendants in the
so-cal!ed Rosenwasser case and di-
rected the jury to bring in YER
dict of acquittal. The jury took the
only course possible when, after ae-
quitting the accused, it adopted res
olutions condemning the Depart
ment of Justice for instituting the
prosecution Heavy expense has
been incurred, three weeks of valu-
able court time has been wasted, pal
pably innocent men have been sub
jected to hurtful suspicion, financial
loss and mental suffering on
charge which, in all human probabil-
ity, would never have resulted in an
indictment if the prosecuting au-
thorities had properly presented the
case to the Grand Jury.
The majority of the defendants in
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than the hopelessly f1imsy one which
the Department of Justice endeav-
ored to build up against the Kenyon
Raincoat Company, and which end
ed in the acquittal of men who suf-
fered unjustly from charges that had
no substantial foundation.
In view of Judge Garvin's action
and the condemnatory resolution of
the jury there ought to be an investi-
cation to fix responsibility for a
prosecution so manifestly unwar-
ranted. The needless and costly ex-
penditure of effort by agents of the
Department of Justice and the en-
forced wasting of the time of court
and jury are serious enough; but of
much graver moment is the injury
done to the defendants who obtain
partial redress only through the YER
dict of acquittal. That is OBJ
viously the lesson of the Rosen-
Wasser case.
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other events and coupled with other

other events and coupled with other
circumstances.
1t early became apparent that the
prosecution would have to produce
more convincing testimony if it ex-
pected to prove that a conspiracy ex-
listed to defraud the Government on
contracts which this firm was en-
gagged in fulfilling.
If it had been necessary to put in
testimony for the defense, it is likely
that there would have been little
trouble in showing that, if goods
technically defective had been passed
by inspectors, there was valid rea-
son for this procedure in the insist
ent demand for more speed in deliv-
cries.
1t is only fair to consider that the
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The Polish Corridor.

A Paris dispatch says that the Polish
~corridor" to the Baltic has been
agreed upon by the commission on
Polish claims and will soon be exam
ined by the supreme council. Accord
ing to the commissions findings Poland
is to gain possession of a strip of ter
ritory northward from the odd politi-
cal boundaries of German and Russian
Poland to the shores of the Baltic,
including the city of Danzig and the
mouths of the Vistula. The definition
of the boundary is only vague as yet,
but is sufficiently indicated to show
that Poland will get a strip at least
sixty miles in width at the Baltic.
The western boundary Of the "cor-
ridor" is carried much farther over
into Prussian territory than was ex-
pected. 1t includes a small part Of
Pomerania, which is inhabited by Poles.
The line as suggested in the dispatch
does not follow the political bound
aries of Posnania, or German Poland,
but skirts it little to the east. This
Is in accordance with the ethnographic
delimitations, the western edge Of Pos
mania being more German than Polish.
Tho eastern boundary of the corridor
roughly follows the political boundary
Of East Prussia, being at an average
distance of about thirty miles from the
Vistula. 1t comprises practically all
Of the Polish ethnographic claim. There
il no suggestion at present of a COM
merciaa trans-corridor for Germany to
permit communication between West
and East Prussia, which was proposed
the other day as a possible Polish con
eession.
The dispatch is somewhat confusing
With respect to the point Of junction
between the Polish and Czechoslova-
han boundaries, placing it at Neu-
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Rosenwasser plant was confronted
with great emergency, and when
the full story of the remarkable
manner in which it met this emer-
gency is told, we are assured that
Long Island City will have good
cause to be proud of the war record
of this great manufacturing concern.
Messrs. Morris and Leo Rosen-
wasser and their co-defendants are
to be congratulated upon the out
come of this case.
The fact that the judge ordered
the dismissal of the indictment and
instructed the jury to render a YER
dict of mot guilty." without hear
ing the evidence for the defense, is
something more than an acquittal. 1t
is an exoneration.
Editorial L. l. Stor Moych 1S 10
Evening star., 1919-03-18

The French minister of affairs is de-
sirous Of some arrangement which will
establish peace first and then allow
the league of nations time for the in
teresting and voluminous debate it
seems so irresistibly to invite.
Evening star., 1919-03-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Discreet Silence.

81 don't hear you complaining about
the high cost Of living"
"No," answered the man with the
market basket; whats the use of 60
ing around reminding everybody that
you are expecting to be charged extra
for anything you get"
Evening star., 1919-03-18
Exoneruted-

The outcome of the Rosenwasser
case is another illustration of the
fact that it is never safe to base an
opinion as to the guilt of a person
on the evidence contained in the
complaint, or on the information
given out by prosecuting attorney:
When the rather sensational
charges were made against Morris
and Leo Rosenwasser and sixteen
others employed as inspectors at the
big Long Island City shoe plant, it
looked as though the defendants
might have hard time proving their
innocence. Bits of evidence
that were damaging when consid-
cred by themselves lost most of their
sinister significance when related to
Evening star., 1919-03-18

One fact that tends to facilitate the
peace conference is that President Will
son and Col. House may each feel con-
fdent that the other will 20. K" his
ideas without delay.
Evening star., 1919-03-18

His own experiences are calculated
to emphasize in Gen. Anselrs mind his
impressions that methods of War De-
partment discipline are erratic and un-
duly rigorous.
Evening star., 1919-03-18

The arrogant tone assumed by some
of the German officials ignores the
possibility that meal ticket may yet
be cancelled.
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The numerous speech making tours
already announced promise heavy de-
mands On the passenger service Of the
nations railways.
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Korea is reminding the emperor that
japan may have all she cares to at.
tend to in supervising the political
destinies of eastern Asia.
Evening star., 1919-03-18

Paris is saving some valuable time
by omitting the formal receptions to
delegates who return after brief abb
sence.
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There is disposition to regard the
assemblage at Paris as the general
grievance committee of the universe.
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Interplanetary.

If Mars is peopled, as they say,
We may have applications
From folks in space so far away
To join the league of nations.
Evening star., 1919-03-18

Considerable astuteness was shown
by James Monroe in limiting his much
discussed doctrine strictly to one point.
Evening star., 1919-03-18

The better some of the senators get
acquainted with the league Of nations
the less they appear to like it.
Evening star., 1919-03-18

Bernstorff is still looking around for
something to occupy protracted
period Of leisure.
Evening star., 1919-03-18
Hopefulness.


"Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, ~ hope you will go right on
discussing the league of nations with
everybody you meet"
"You think have the subject pretty
we'll in hand, eh?"
"No. I'm hoping that if you keep
on conversing maybe you'll find out
something about it from somebody"
One or the Other.
>"Is that picture one Of the old mas
tersi"
81 think So" answered Mr.. Cumrox.
EITHER that picture is an old master,
or the man who sold it to me is
wizard of finance"
"The 18th of March should be made
a legal holiday" remarked Mr.. Raj
ferty.
"What for?" inquired Mr.. Doland.
$50 as to give q man time to read
all the speeches made on the 17th."
Propitiation.
Hail, gentle Spring! Let us renew
The ancient custom and review
Thy graces rare by heaven sent
In terms Of highest compliment.
For we'll We knsw that if your mood
Should change from grace to manners
rude
That you can blow and snow and freeze
And tear the limbs from budding trees
And scowl until the skies in fear
Draw curtaining clouds as you draw
near.
And so we call upon the Muse
Deity to fatter and enthuse,
And humbly gather, shivering,
And warble on, Hail, gentle Spring!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25
The High School Problem.

Public school buildings ought to be some
thing more than mere piles of masonry. The
TO which they are put calls for structures
which appeal to the love of the beautiful at
least to true sense of proportion. Nobody
ever has claimed any such effect for the Rock
Island high school. Its architecture is Of what
is known the American barn type and it
isn't very good example. at that.
The Argus emphaticaliy objects to making
any considerable expenditure upon it which
does not change for the better the outward
appearance. 1t believes that building an ad-
dition and thereby deferring the day when
really adequate high school facilities may
be realized would be a serious mistake. The
5000. 900 which it is said has been suggested
as the probable cost is more than was ex-
pended upon the present structure and even
at present prices, would be half enough to
put I'D another building
The city really ought to have two high
schools, one for the east end and the other
for the Western and southern sections. They
are needed now and will be absolutely neces-
sary in q few years. State laws for compul-
sorry schooling for children between the ages
of II and IS have been made mote rigid and
the effect will be to add considerably to the
number OF pupils above the grammar grades.
Such rapid expansion as has taken place in
the last few years naturally has taxed the
available resources and the board OF education
has had to do some close figuring, especially
with costs of everything that schools need,
mounting rapidly. 1t should be borne in
mind. however, that Rock Island always has
been liberal in providing for its schools. No
reasonable request taken to the voters
was turned down. II they convinced now
that another high school is necessary they will
cheerfully vote bonds up to the limit of the
law.
If The Argus is not much mistaken public
sentiment, if given chance to express itself,
will be found opposed to temporary expedients
especially if they proiopg the existence of the
architectural monstrosity Rock Island calls
its high school
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25
Deaf to Reason.

This country appears headed for trouble
There seems to be a common feeling on both
sides of the labor controversy that the time
for talking has passed and the time to fight
has come 1t looks very much as if a resort
TO force is impending
The strange thing about the situation is
that it has come to head in the hour of the
nations greatest prosperity, when, in spite of
the fact that money buys less than it ever did
before. there is actually less real suffering
than ever and more people are enjoying what
always have been considered Injuries.
Common sense suggestions were offered to
the Industrial conference as a basis for agree
ment, but they were spurned Ways were open
for the settlement OF the coal controversy on
a sane and reasonable plan which certainly
would have been to the advantage of both con-
tracing parties, icy were scarcely con-
sidered.
With the country facing & situation calling
for some common sacrifices for the general
good nobody seems willing to yield an inch
In fact the disposition is to demand more and
insist upon getting it. Under the circum-
stances the demand sof the railroad brother
hoods that something be done Immediately to
decrease the cost Of living is automatically
denied, and that renews the menace of a tieup
Of the transportation system OF the country.
AS President Wilson said in his note to
the mine conference public interests are too
vital to permit OF the mines being idle. The
same thing holds true of the railroads. In
the event of strike the government will be
forced to step in and keep fuel and supplies
moving so that the people shall not freeze or
starve and so that as few as possible
shall be thrown out Of employment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25
Mutilating the Treaty.

II the peace treaty can be fixed up SO there
will be anything in it for the senate the foreign
relations committee of that body will be found
right on the job. witness the reservation it
has passed to invalidate aAy act of the League
OF Nations in so far as it affects the United
States, unless the American representative on
the league council or assembly has been duly
confirmed by the senate. The upper house
means to have fits say, IN any event
The best that can be said for that provi-
sion is that it is not likely to cause dissent on
the part of other contracting nations. 1t is
different, however. with another reservation
approved at the same time, to reserve the right
OF the United States to refuse to submit to the
League OF Nations any question affecting the
vital interests and national honor OF the United
States.
There is clause which clearly expresses
hostility to the main purpose Of an agreement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25
For Jewish Relief.

Rock Island county has $42.S4O to raise in
the campaign for, Jewish relief which begins
tomorrow. Illinois has $1,5OO.O0O. 1t is g mere
pittance in a county and state of such wealth
Nearly three-fourths Of all the Jews in the
world live in the famine stricken areas of east
ern Europe which this fund is intended to
help. Indescribable suffering exists among
them. They are the poorest OF the poor and
besides many of them are looked upon as for
eigners in the lands where they live and so
are Disseminated against in every possible
way. Six millions stand daily in the bread
lines. There are 100000 children among them
and $4,000 are war orphans.
Naturally those of the Jewish faith in this
country are taking the lead in the campaign
but in such work no sect. class or race should
be permitted to assume the burden alone. The
self sacrificing spirit which was so pronounced
during the should reassert itself and help
put this drive over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25
Household Hints

and cover with. thin syrup. Put on
rubbers and top and adjust ton
bail or screw on top with thumb
and little finger Sterilize 20 min
utes in hot. water bath. Remove
jars, complete seal and cool. a
slice OF lemon may be added to the
contents of each jar,
With steam pressure outfit ster-
ilize eight minutes at TO 10
bounds pressure.
Plums-Wash. pack in Jar and
cover with medium syrup. Put on
rubber and top and adjust To bail
or screw on top with thumb and
little finger. Sterilize 16 minutes
in hot water bath. Remove jars.
complete seal and cool.
With steam pressure outfit ster-
ilize 10 minutes al ; 90 10 pounds
pressure.
Thin syrup-One quart sugar to
four parts water; medium syrup.
one part sugar TO two parts wa
ter; thick syrup, one part sugar TO
one part water.
Dried Apples and Pears-Para.
1pAb anu F4AANV AAA'BBAAH eAlA6n AAAb
cold water. containing eight level
teaspoons OF salt TO the gallon, IL
a light colored product is desired.
Leaving them for a short time in
salt water will prevent discolora-
tion. II preferred, core the whole
fruit, after peeliDg, and slice into
rings, slipping these into cold salt
ed water as described above.
To sulphur spread in trays OF
wire one 10 one and one-haG
inches deep. Put each tray as SOON
as filled into the sulphuring box
for 20 to 80 minutes. When the
product feels moist on the surface
and shows a lightened color, the
sulphuring is complete.
Begin drying at 100 degrees
Fahrenheit and raise this gradual
ly TO It's degrees. Stir or rear
range fruit occasionally 10 insure
even drying. The fruit Is dry when
a handful Of slices Is pressed and
separate when released leaving no
moisture on the hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25
Today's Anniversaries

1Sl9-Zachariah c. Deas, who COM
manded a Confederate divis-
ion in the Tennessee cam
paign, born at Camden, S. C..
Died in New York city,
March 6, 1882.
1S69-A decree of the Spanish Cor
ties establishing unrestricted
liberty OF religion was pro-
mulgated in Cuba.
1900-The 500th anniversary of the
death of Chaucer was COM
memorated in London.
19G2-Dr. Woodrow Wilson was
inaugurated president of
Princeton university,
1904-The airship Arrow made a
10-mile trip at st. Louis.
1911-The newly appointed Tartar
general, Flung Sen. was as
sassinated upon his arrival
at Canton to assume his
duties.
pursued the re-
treating Germans across the
East Prussian border
1915-Germans repulsed by French
in eighth drive within five
days.
1916-Left wing of allied armies IN
Macedonia Joined with right
wing OF Italian army in AL
bania, completing line
from the Aegean Sea to the
Adriatic.
steamer Lucken-
bach successfully resisted an
attack by German U-boats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25

to end war. It would except the United States
from the operation Of any international law
limiting It's right to resort to arms in fits own
discretion. Fancy the effect Of undertaking to
enforce peace among individuals by means Of
a law which recognized the right OF each to
decide whether or not he was justified In at
lacking his fellows.
Uncle Sam would say, in effect, to his neigh
bors: You chaps will be expected to submit
your grievances to the courts, bat shall in
sist upon carrying arms and being my own
Judge and jury"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25
Brad'sBit O. Verse.
GOSSIP.

She lodged the motors and the
hacks. she safely crossed the rail-
road tracks. The trolly and the
rumbling cart, the rushing traffic
of the mart, the wheels that grind,
the hoofs that pound, crashed by
but left her safe and sound.
Through all the dangers of the
street, the crush. the crowd, the
trampling feet, the fierce, insistent,
jostling through, she calmly
walked her way along and spite Of
wreck and clang and roar she safe
ly reached her cottage door But
came a dark and evil day as she
walked on her peaceful way, a bit
of gossip hove in sight and blazed
a trail of woe and blight. No
earthly power could hold it back or
swerye it from its hurting track; il
ran her down and speeded on and
left her MANNED and pale and wan.
and though the ignominious gina
who cranked it up with nod and
wink admitted that it was lie, its
gait increased as days went by; 1t
sought its victim bruised and bent
and crippled her where'er she
went. No reckless driver full o.
gin, no Tubes who race for joy CT
tin, no engine, mule, or motor car,
no lightning stroke or falling star
could ever cause so many groans
or fill so many lives with means
All. gossip is a thing most base;
and in this world should have. no
place.
GLEN BRADSHAW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25

peat this every alternate day as
long as any nits are found. BY
drawing strands of hair through q
cloth wet with hot vinegar the nits
may be removed.
What Consumption Means.
A trained nurse some years ago
told me that the. worst form of tn
berculosis was in the bones, a vast
ing away of the tissues. Is this
what nowadays is termed c. V. d.
or cardio-vascular degeneration?
read that c. V. DA was a wasting
away of tissue. Was this termed
consumption years ago?
MRS. T. L.
Answer-You have two quite dis
similar diseases thoroughly con-
fused. Generally when a nurse.
purporting to be trained, begins to
teach you pathology, she draws
more on ina gination and romance
than on her education. if she has
any. Consumption was the name
formerly given to lung4 tuberculo-
sis in an advanced stage. c. V. d.
(cardio : vascular degeneration
heart-artery wearing QUIT is
common cause of impaired health
and strength after So and proba-
bly, the most common cause OF
death after that age. But 1t takes
twenty years or so for c. V. d. to
put a victim down and out.
The Tomato Cancer Myth.
Many persons say that one who
eats a lot of fresh ripe tomatoes,
especially for breakfast, will soon
er, or later get cancer of the stom
ach. Is that right? ]. c. W.
Answer-It is a myth. Tomatoes
are wholesome and beautiful to eat
as freely as you desire, raw or
cooked.
Catching Editions.
DR.. Brady regrets that it is i'm
possible in the space available to
answer more than a few of the
many questions in print. He is
therefore unable TO print an an
swer in a particular issue Of the
paper on that readers request.
The way to insure a reply prompt
ly is to enclose stamped, addressed
envelope.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-10-25

AT that moment passing automo-
bile focused its headlight across
the figure clinging to the railing.
"Lura!" fairly shouted Adrian.
and caught her weakening form in
his arms. There she tainted. He
carried her into the house and
placed a wetted bandage across
her brow. which showed a discol-
Ored abrasion. She moved finally
and opened her eyes.
The dear sweet old music, the
creaking sign!" she murmured be-
whereby. IL had come once more
to listen to it, Adrian"
The old sign was no NOR, but
the love born under its shadow
lived. deeper, more intense than
ever. As Lura told her story of
writing Adrian and receiving no
reply; of coming back to the city
and finding him gone, of taking up
life's duties with a crushed heart.
he marveled, but amid a happiness
that made up for all the sorrowing
of the past. And later, when they
found her letters where Adam
Valid had hidden them loath to
have Adrian marry and leave him,
the mystery was explained.