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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
WiIltThose Notes Nov Be Paid?

During his term as county treasurer the
late w. H. Whiteside declined to pay some
thousands Of dollars worth of notes which mem
bers of the Jail building committee signed to
hurry the undertaking along in the effort to
defeat those who were fighting use of the court
house square as a building site. The notes
were issued after the legality of the action Of
the supervisors had been questioned and those
who signed them in effect assumed personal
responsibility for the consequences. Later, it
is reported, when it became evident that the
county was going to lose the contest, a number
of the signers signed their property over to
their wives.
AT any rate last winter the board magnani-
mously voted to pay the notes, thereby easing
the financial pressure if not the consciences of
the members whose names were the obliga-
tions. That seemed to settle it, but the counts
treasurer remained to be reckoned with. He
intimated that he did not look upon the boards
action as legal and therefore he declined to
honor the voucher. There the matter stands
at the present time.
Monday the board meets to appoint sue
cessor to Mr.. Whiteside. If friends of the old
Jail building committee are still running things
it requires no gift of clairvoyance to foresee
the kind of pledge a candidate for the office
will have to make to have LOOKING
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
In the Days News

Major General Joseph T. Dick
man, U. s. A. who has been order
ed to assume command of the
southern department upon his ar
rival home from overseas, has been
in command of the Fourth army
corps, part of the American army
of occupation in Germany. Gen
eral Dickman is one OF the Amer
lean officers who have made splen-
did records in the war Five years
ago, at the commencement of the
great conflict in Europe, he was
colonel of the Second United States
cavalry, one of the fine cavalry
regiments of the regular army, and
at that time stationed at Fort Ethan
Allen, Vt. He is 81 years old, an
Ohioan by birth and a graduate of
the United States military academy
at West Point. He saw active SER
vice in the war with Spain and in
the suppression of the insurrection
in the Philippines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

rapidly moving to the Pacific coast Now
England is no longer factor in lumber
supplies and its pulp wood supplies are
being rapidly exhausted. The paper mills
OF the country import 80 per cent Of their
raw material. Our hardwoods in the
north and east are being rapidly used
up and many wood using industries are
embarrassed for supplies.
Foresters meeting at McGregor are
experts who should be able to offer prac-
teal solution for conserving forests. We
have the example OF France which was,
able torFesist the onslaughts of the Hun
because of her forests resulting from
policy established more than hundred
years ago The American Forestry as
ISOLATION heartily supports the demand
of the United States forest service for
national forest policy and calls upon for
esters, lumbermen, timberland owners
to suggest plans for a practical policy
that will assure the nation of ample
forests for future needs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

The report of John B. Densmore. now direc-
tor Of the federal employment service. reveal
ing conditions and practices in connection with
the trial of Thomas B. Mooney. is not calcu-
lated to strengthen the sense of security which
the American machinery of justice customarily
official position and who may be presumed to
have investigated without personal bias, the
revelations contained command attention where
protests merely from labor, on the one hand
or from those who employ it, on the other,
would pass unheeded.
The Densmore report paints vivid picture,
but withal a sad one of trial court corrupted
to the service of class interests. That of itself
is bad enough, granting that the allegations
are true, but the most deplorable feature is
the failure of the courts which reviewed the
case to discern and take cognizance of the per-
version of justice, especially after attention had
been so insistently called to it. These higher
tribunals are supposed to be above the petty
influences that may prevail now and then in
trial courts and to have clearer vision as we'll
as a stricter sense of their own responsibility.
Denied justice below Americans like to think
that they will get it at point higher in
the judicial scale if their patience and
their money last long enough. 1t is discomfort
ing to have man like John Densmore call the
popular faith an illusion.
AS to Mooney himself, one feels after read
ing the report that his worst offense lay in ex-
posing his features for the pictures the news
papers have been printing-and probably even
that wasn't his fault.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
For Forest Preservation.

Foresters of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and
Wisconsin are to meet tomorrow at McGregor.
Iowa. It is hoped that the result of the
conference viii be OF some value to Illi-
nois. as well as to the two northern states of
the district, which have been more favored by
nature with soil and climate suitable for the
production of merchantable timber. In this
state the forests for the most part are of little
value for lumber. but they perform the same
function as heavier timbered areas in conserva-
ton of moisture.
Charles Lathrop Pack. president of the
American Forestry association, in issuing a
call for tomorrow's meeting said:
The people must be told how our for
estss are disappearing, and they must be
= sroused to a need Of policy which will
result in our watersheds being protected
for all time and for our forests to be
managed SO they may provide for our
future requirements.
Lake states are now big importers of
lumber and the center of the industry is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Brad'S O. Verse
EASY TOWN.

Tell me the way to Easy Town;
for fain would 1 lay my burden
down and seek the shade of a
friendly tree and take the req that
belongs to me. I've toiled so long
on the valley way, in the dust and
heat of the weary day, I've borne
the weight of a heavy load and
Travelled a steep and rocky road.
But ever the thought was in my
breast that some sweet day l
should end my quest and find, just
over the hills high crown the Ian
guorous lane to Easy Town that
winds through meadows of billowy
green, through groves that beckon
with shade and sheen, along the
banks of a winding stream; and
there l would rest and dream my
dream. II looked so near when the
day was new and life was stepped
in the morning dew; it seemed so
easy to climb the hill; but the sun
is low, and I'm climbing still. The
sunset shadows are cold and gray,
and the good old town is so far
away. Tell me the way TO Easy
Town; for fain would l lay my
burden down
GLEN BRADSHAW,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Heart 1oHO1110N
! !, 14(1OYODDO111cC Y
N MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

1IZABET TIL THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: have been
married for thirteen years and at
times my husband has been very
untrue to me. We used to live in an
other state, and although l did not
know it at the time, he came mere
to get away from a woman.
A few days ago she hunted him
up and asked for date. He told me
he was going fishing and went to
see her. He got so he could not
treat his family decently and /
asked him TO explain. He told me he
had been untrue for year and with
this girl. She is a telephone oper-
ator.
We have two nice girls, one is
twelve and the other four. If knew
he would let this woman alone or
she would let him alone l could for
get his past behavior. He says he
told her he would not see her again,
also if she wrote him he would let
me answer It, He says she mas left
town, but when / asked for heT
number on the phone he refused to
give it to me.
He has always been untruthrul to
me and would never tell the truth
until I had him cornered. I have al
ways been true to him and he says
he knows it.
He was very much surprised
when I told him ! would go on liv-
ing with him If he would be a man
from now on and he said l was far
too good for him.
/ am almost distracted and would
like your advice If he intends TO
to be true to me it seems to me ne
would not refuse me that telephone
number. / should go TO see her and
ask.her to leave my husband alone.
She is now staying at a hotel, but
he is not paying for her.
He and the two girls are all
have in this world except a brother
who lives in very great distance
from here. If I can help him to be a
man l will be glad to do it. He is
thirty-five years old and he ought to
know a married mans place.
WORRIED WIFE
p Size is no stylish dresser
and l can't see why she should care
for him.
l believe you should let your ne
sire guide you. Your husband and
children are all you have and you
do not want to give him up. There
fore remain with him and accept
him as he is. Probably your loyalty
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

To this matronly lady Wharton
thought to leave the real guidance
and entertainment of his guest
Several guests were invited to the
house, and among them some young
men who We'd with one another IN
contesting for the attention of their
fair hostess. Elinor was iunateIv
courteous, bue she seemed to prefer
roaming alone about the garden or
sitting in the library reading or
conversing with her indulge6t guar
dian
You do not seem to take to vour
visitors" Mrs. Gray told Elinor one
day.
oh, am so happy with you and
Mr.. Wharton that grudge the time
spent with Others" said Elinor. and
her face flushed as she murmured
you and Guardy, whom have
learned to love so truly"
Wise, prudent Mrs Gray read the
emotion in that guiIeless heart. but
said nothing. 1t was later when. IN
q burst of tender confidence Elinor
betrayed the secret of her soul. that
the old housekeeper aroused Sid
ney Wharton to the happy knowI-
edge that the lifelong devotion of
his lovely ward was his for the
asking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
Amending the Motion.

l would like to give up cigaret
smoking and smoke only cigars OF
pipe / realize that inhaling is
doing me harm. Please send your
monograph entitled How to Flay
My Lady Mic" Oh. G. Al
Answer-It is immaterial wheth-
er tobacco smoke is inhaled or
which form of smoking you use
Cigarets are no more harmful than
pipe or cigars. The monograph
will not help you to change the mo-
tions. If you wish to quit smoking
send a stamped, addressed envelope
repeating your request.
The Health Of the Cook and the
Family.
Is there any danger of our cook
bringing tuberculosis to our chill
Gren? Her brother is i'll at homa
with tuberculosis. She, herself
has what she calls bronchial
trouble and coughs a great deal.
She is a good cook, YET We do not
care to take any chances. Is. H. s. }
Answer-If the cook has tuber-
cuIosis she may infect members OF
your family. A physician should
examine the cook and determine
whether there is active tubercu-
losis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
TIHrE DAILY SHORT STORY

cided to assume was necessarily
Telegated to oblivion, ard with his
admiring glance there was mingled
a bewildered and troubled emotion.
Here was not the child he had
planned to provide with playfel-
lows, but a glowing, matured miss,
who would require interested at
tention.
Elinor West climbed into the
front seat of the automobile and
snuggled down beside him, a pic
ture of happy contentment. THAT
long, lonesome journey" she spoke.
"And to get to what is going to be
home to mel If papa were only
herei But his business required a
six months tour of Mexico. and he
had to act quickly and put me in
safe hands. He told me to mind you
and love you, just as he does. am
going to be dreadfully good and
obedient, Mr.. Wharton" and In the
exurberance of her sweet, trustful
youthfulnesS she drew even nearer
to him and looked up into his face
confidingly. 81 mustn't forget letter
papa told me to give you. 1t is far
to the new home, Mr.. Wharton"
She chatted on all the way the
five miles of winding, tree-shaded
road to Windermere. She was IN
ecstasy as they entered the gateway
Of the park-like country seat.
"Oh, you beauty" burst forth old
Mrs. Gray, the housekeeper, as she
was introduced to Elinor and fold
ed her in her motheEly arms. you
have come like sunshine to dull,
lonely home, but so welcome, deari''
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Food and Blood Pressure.

Il OO4 anu DADOU IlCSSuEcs
Almost daily one or more read
ers write to ask me to describe the
symptoms of high blood pressure.
In the first place. it is against
rthe policy of this department,
which is health, to suggest symp-
toms. But in this particular in
stance there are no symptoms, for
any increase in the blood pressure
above the normal for the individual
is itself a symptom which calls for
an examination by the~physician.
Several factors control the pres
sure of the blood in health; the
tone or strength of the heart; the
tone and development of the
muscles of the trunk and limbs /;
the muscular tone and elasticity of
the arteries.
The blood pressure may be CON-
pared with the pressure of water
in the municipal water service
supply, though the blood pressure
is obviously more elastic.
Low or high blood pressure
should not be confused with the an
much or too rich blood. Nor can
NAS stats u me OAOO0 ~ NoAuAG bI
estimated by the complexion or ap-
pearance Of the Individual; a very
low pressure may be noted in a
ull-blooded" or plethoric or
ford faced person of the fieshy
type. or a very high pressure may
be found in a skinny, pale blood
less appearing creature.
When the blood pressure is too
high, as measured by the instru-
ment of every doctor uses for the
purpose, the most important cause,
in the majority of cases irrespec-
tive OF the underlying disease, is a
narrowing of the calibre of the
smaller arteries throughout the
body. This narrowing may be
mainly a muscular contraction,
contraction of the muscle layer in
the wall of the artery; or it may
be partly muscular and partly a
permanent thiehening of the artery
wall from deposit of fibrous or
scar-like tissue in the wall; or it
may be wholly from thickening of
the artery Wall-arterioscler
or hardening of the arteries.
Some of the things known to
produce narrowing of the artery
walls, either muscular or fbFous,
are 0l the irritation of small
amounts of alcohol in beverages;
90 the irritation of the poison in
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
HER ONLY LOVE.
BY RALPH HAMILTON.

5Copyright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper Union.)
Were you expecting somebody,
=1Hr. Wharton?"
why, yes-a little girl, daugh-
Ter of an old friend in the west"
"FTrain arrived and pulled out five
minutes before you came One pas
=senger only for here. She's in tAe
waiting ROOM That's her trunk
Sidney Wharton, who had just ar
rived at the WaFerly depot, glanced
at the object mentioned He noted
she initials on its end:< e. w"
zThen he hurried his steps and en-
5ered the ladies' waiting ROOM A
slight, girlish form was outlined
standing at the window.
seYou must be Elinor-I mean
=sgiss west" stammered Wharton,
taken all aback, for, whereas, he
zad expected to greet a girl in her
Early teens, here, as she turned, was
disclosed a graceful, beauty-faced
=7oung lady.
@And you are Mr.. Wharton she
her eyes showing pleasureand
= 81 know from the photograph
- a has at home. II seems good to
Saleet his dearest friend.
She had come straight up to MN
End had put out both hands In an
7rIless, ardent way that stirred nm
zfrangely. He was thirty, she not
=s7ore than eighteen. Expecting an
=svkvar(l, growing child, at this
Revelation of perfect maidenhood
isshe fatherly character he had de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Today's Anniversaries

lS02-General Mariana Arista, the
Mexican general who oppos-
ed the first invasion of Mex
leo by the Americans. Born in
San Luis Potosi. Died at
sea, Aug. z, 1855.
lS56-Duke of Cambridge was APP
pointed chief
of the British army.
lS69-The bill for the disestablish-
ment of the Irish church re-
ceived the royal assent.
lS94-W. II. Upham was named as
Republican candidate for
governor of Wisconsin.
lS96-Four thousand lives lost in a
tidal wave at Hai-Chau,
China.
ls0O-Henry Goode Blasdel, first
state governor of Nevada,
died at Fruitvale, Calf. Born
near Lawrenceburg. Ind,
Jan 20, 1925.
observation-disclosures pushed Rus
SLAMS back in fierce drive
north of Warsaw.
1916-united States made strong
protest against British black
list.
l917-Russian general staff admit
ted revolutionary demoraliza-
ton IN Russian army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

PAID TO anonymous leLLerSJ-
@. Will President and Mrs. Will
son be allowed to keep the pres
ents they received while in Eu-
rope? F. S.
A. All presents given President
and Mrs. Wilson as personal gifts
they will be allowed to keep. Those
given the president by a govern
ment intended for the United States
government, of which the president
was only a representative, are to
remain in the White house.
@. How can l clean an old cop
per kettle? ]. F. S.
A. First rub with lemon dipped
in powdered bathbrick. When the
stains are removed, wash in warm
soapy water and then polish with
the powdered bathbrick and a soft
cloth.
@. What are the duties of the
secret service of the United States.
A. secret service" in its mar
row sense is the name applied to
that bureau in the treasury de-
partment the duties of which as de-
fined by law are to detect counter
feiting and to protect the president.
The term "secret service" in its
broader sense includes all of those
agencies which detect violations of
federal laws and which keep the
government informed as to inter
national relationships. Military
intelligence is the chief secret ser
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

And Wharton, noting the responsive
attitude of his ward, experienced a
sense of satisfaction to find his
housekeeper thus inclined to share
his responsibility by winning the
confidence and esteem of the new
conner.
That night Wharton read the let
ter Elinor had brought him from
her father. It gave Wharton some
concern In the communication
Robert West went further into de-
tails about HIS daughter. He told
Wharton that his business might
keep him away for two years, in
stead of six months. He dwelt upon
the inconvenience of keeping Elinor
with him under an unsettled en-
vironment and practically asked
Wharton to adopt her urtn his re-
turn. ct want you to bring her into
companionship with others Of her
age" added West, ga privilege she
has been denied while leading an
unsettled, constantly changing life
with me, and if it comes to the ma
turaI point where she meets her
fate in some young man, look to her
future as If she were your own
child"
'She rs not like most girls" Mrs.
Gray told Wharton a day or two
later. "She seems anxious and glad
to settle down here with us, like
some tempest-tossed bird finding a
fair home haven of rest To her the
beautiful home garden appears as
an earthly paradise, and neither
dress, social excitement nor com
pany have any charm for her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

ny question bJ NElLluB Inc argus IlILTLhd-
Washington. d. G. Give fun name and
turn postage. BE brief. (. All inquiries are
to each individual. No attention will be
vice agency in the broader sense
and it coordinates and uses all the
lesser detective agencies of the
government.
Q. What is meant by the budget
system? Is it used in other coun-
tries? W. w.
A The budget as used by the
British government contains the
periodical financial statements
which are laid before the parlia-
ment. 1t embraces reports of re-
ceipts and expenditures for a prior
fiscal period. These primary esti-
mates form the basis of legislation.
In England, the chancellor of ex-
chequer submits to parliament an
annual statement of expenditures
deemed necessary by the govern
ment. He is responsible for the en-
tire expenditure and must harmon
ize the estimates of the several
ministers. In the United States
the budget is practically prepared
in the house of representatives.
The secretary of the treasury upon
the opening of congress submits to
the house a book of estimates OF
expenditures during the coming
fiscal year, which form the basis
upon which the several appropria-
ton bills are prepared. The Brit
ish system of making up the bud
get is what is usually meant when
the term is used.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Today's Events

Brand Whitlock, American min
lister to Belgium, who is slated for
the embassy in Rome, is to leave
Brussels today for the United
States.
Hearing of the motions for re-
ownership in the case of represen-
tatives of Chicago Printing Press
mems union No. 3 against officials
of the International Printing
Freshmen and Assistants Union OF
North America was scheduled to
take place, today in the federal
court at Knoxville
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26
Household Hints

bananas, three apples, one lemon,
two eggs, oue-half large or one
small pineapple, one-half cup
sugar, one-half cup walnut meats.
one-quarter cup butter, one-half
pint cream, pinch of salt, pinch OF
mustard.
Beat the whites and yolks sep
arateiy very stu. Add the lemon
juice to the egg yolks, then the
salt, mustard and butter, and lastly
the whites Of the eggs, put in the
double boiler, cook until il thick
ems. When cool add the cream,
which should have been previously
whipped. Prepare and dice the
fruit, add the chopped nuts and
sugar. Then mix the whole with
the dressing. Serve in a large
salad dish garnished with lettuce
This is simply delicious, and this
amount will serve y persons,
Cherry syrup-SiX pounds cher
ries, one and one-half pints hot
water, three pounds sugar.
Pit and bruise the cherries; pour
1.-THE water on them and boil for -
minutes; strain through "A ilanuc,
| bag and add tho sugar; boil h2f
an hour OF more, or until the liquid
fwill sink to the bottom OF eur OF
water TRY il with teaspoOn), 70
turn into jelly glasses. To --
pare the drink, put a teaspoon oI
the Jelly in a goblet OF water d
let il stand about 10 minutes, thg1
stir il up; cracked Ice may De
added
Duchess Potatocs-To two O.
/ hot riced potatoes. add two tab
spoons butter, one-half teasp lHl
salt, and yolks of three eggs slight
ly beaten. Shape, using pastry bag
and tube. into mounds, pyramids
or any original design, Brush over
with beaten osg diluted with orc
! teaspoon water and brown in hot
koVen,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-26

First the League of Nations surrendered US
to England Then successfully it subjected US
to the domination Of the colored races. turned
US over to ecclesiastical control, put US in the
hands of trust, made a gift of us to
International bankers and it pawned us to Eu-
rope. All the while the American people have
been waiting to hear what really is the matter
with it. and nobody has fold them.