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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
OVERRIDING Exceptions.

: In one Of his addresses in the northwest the
president made the point that there is danger
to this country in being too specific in excep-
tons to the League Of Notions covenant.
As It stands the covenant prohibits the
International council from interfering with do
nestle questions Of the contracting powers.
To specify the tariff and immigration, as the
opposition wishes to do, would carry the IN
Outstanding that those were the only subjects
upon which the United States would insis.
upon being the sole and final Judge. AS mat
ter Of fact it is certain that there will be other
matters arising from time to time of equal or
greater Importance that this country will wish
to decide without the councils interference
and with reference to which there may be
doubt as to the method of procedure.
The peril of OVERRIDING the job in the mat
ter OF explicit statement extends to other
than domestic questions. Human wisdom can
foresee at the present time comparatively few
Of the exigencies that will arise in the admin
istration of league affairs. 1t is better to be-
gin with an outline carefully and conserva-
lively drawn and then I'll in the body of the
compact as experience suggests than to try
to set up a completed fabric at the start. The
latter aDproximates the impossible and will
take vastly more time, which of itself may be
fatal
It is altogether probable that the objec-
tons now most vigorously urged against the
league will be found of minor consequence
after a period of operation and that aspects
now given scant consideration will come to
the fore
The main thing, as the president urges, is
to get some kind of an organization effected
and started to function. Putting that fact into
the consciousness Of recaIcitrant senators is
a work in which an aroused public opinion
can be of great assistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
The japanese Doggy.

Every little while somebody tries to get us
excited with the fear that we are going to
have war with Japan. Leading japanese
statesmen say that similar agitation is kept
up in their country against US, and that it is
not japanese people who are responsible for
it. We always have some one on the job when
ever there is an opportunity to stir up trouble
with England or with any other country.
Japan could not carry a war against
the United States for very practical reasons.
The Japanese have only two great industries
as a basis of exchange with the world One Is
the production and manufacture Of silk, and
the other the manufacture of cotton goods. We
are by far the largest buyers of japanese raw
silk and silk goods, and in case Of.any trouble
orr control Of the sea would cut off all her
markets for this industry. Japan depends al
most entirely on the United States for her sup
plies of raw cotton. 4 little comes from India
and China, but in case of trouble this would
be cut off. The commercial structure Of Japan
is so delicately balanced and taxes are SO heavy
in maintaining a modern government on an
oriental foundation that they could not stand
the closing down of these two great industries
Another practical reason is that Japan does
not have the steel to carry on a war with US
on the scale that modern conditions would de-
mand They make a little iron and steel but
have always imported their chief supplies from
Europe or this country. There has been much
talk about the enormous coal and iron deposits
Of China Japan has made efforts recently to
get a concession to work certain mines in
China. We must not overlook the fact that
the Chinese hate Japan about earnestly as
they respect and admire the United States
The League of Nations would close the doors
of China against Japan in the event of war
between Japan and this country, while China
would welcome the opportunity to organize
and equip the greatest army in the world IN
der American direction.
The Japanese are very practical and high
" intelligent people, and they understand these
facts if we do not They are not going to COM
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
In the Days News

In the QLirinal at Rome the Of
fetal town residence Of the Italian
royal family, there will he a family
celebration today in honor of the
18th birthday Of the Prince OF
Piedmont. the only son Of King Vic
tor Emmanuel, and the future King
of Italy. Brought up in a tolerant
manner by his father, the young
prince is said to be all boy, through
and through For a youth OF his
age he has had some remarkable
adventures. He is the head of tho
Young Explorers Of Italy, a body
that corresponds to the Boy Scouts
in England and America, and he
has done a lot OF things that any
boy would like 10 do. lie has gone
up In aeroplanes. down in submd-
rincs, steercd ships OF war. sailed
boats, shot at wild boars and rid
den cavalry horses. But the things
he is proudest OF are his trips 10
the front, for he was on the ba' .e
line during the late war not once
but many times, and he is said ip
have displayed the same tearl
ness that characterized his IA b r.
during mis- frequent visits TO '-.
war zone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
Today's Events

According to immemorial Gus
tom. today marks the close OF the
straw hat season.
William II. Taft, former presi-
dent OF the United States, IS 81
years old today
The four Central American re-
publics today celebrated the ami
versary of Central American indie
pendence.
President Wilson, in his tour Of
the west, is scheduled to deliver an
address today at Portland, Ore.
The Washington state fair, one
of the largest annual exhibitions in
the northwest, will open today at
Yakima.
Portland. Ore, will be the meet
ing place today of the annual con-
ventiOn of the Pacific Coast Fire
Chiefs association.
Gee zee Gee Gee eee Gee Cetaoinhrd
The supreme council of the An
cient Accepted Scottish Rites for
the northern Masonic jurisdition,
will meet in annual session today
at Philadelphia.
The Interstate Live Stock fair
will open at Sioux City today with
display representing the agri-
cultural an live stock industries Of
several states.
A convention of the Information
al Brotherhood of Electrical Work
ers will open at New Orleans to-
day and continue in session
through the remainder OF this
month.
The antitrust case Of the depart
ment of justice against the Big
Five" packers is to be presented to
the federal grand jury which has
been summoned to Chicago today.
All of the New England states
are to be represented at the East
ern States Exposition and Dairy
show, which is to OPEN at Spring
field, Mass, today for a weeks en-
gagement
A meeting is to be held at Ro-
chester, n. Y, today to perfect the
organization of a joint council of
employers and employees to govern
working conditions in the clothing
manufacturing industry.
The Swiss parliament is TO con-
vene in extraordinary session to-
day for the purpose OF dealing with
Switzcrland's stand as regards the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15

which | was cashier. II was some
burglar, but I was accused unjustly
and fed. a broken man, to hide in
the wilderness"
1t was new Alvin Morse who
startled the lawyer and Elsie Lane
the next morning as they sat in
consultation. He was arrayed in
new attire, the thick beard was
gone, youth, vivacity. intelligence,
hope, showed in every feature of
that handsome face, and Elsie re-
garded him with heightened color.
Il have a strange story to tell -
narrated Morse. Il felt a pity for
the prisoner, on account of his des-
titute wife and child. and l prom
ised to see that they were provided
for. Then as he told of his many
past criminal deeds. he rhanced to
confess the burglary of the bank
where 1 was employed. He made
a written confession, completely
clearing me of guilt. l am a free
man at last"
"A Lane never went back on a
pledge sacredly given spoke Ell
sic. Il will keep my promise. Mr..
Barton. We will divide my fathers
estate evenly"
Il shall never accept it," declar-
ed Morse with finally.
''Then-then-the further pledge
-"
Let time tell" spoke the law
yer, seeking to relieve thee pend
ing embarrassment of the moment
and spar the bushes of Elsie and
thed efficacy of fleeing OF the young
amn-aud it did
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
Today's ANNIVERSARIES

lS22-Moses Rogers, captain of the
first steam vessel to cross the
Atlantic. died at Cheraw, s.
G. Born at New London,
Conn, in 1880.
1S30-GeneTal Portfrio Diaz. fam
Gus Mexican patriot and pres
ident, born in the city of
OaXaca. Died in Paris, July
., 1915.
lSS9-Bishop John Walsh was ap-
pointed archbishop of To-
TOntO.
lS9O-Fire destroyed a part of the
famous Alhambra palace,
near Granada. Spain.
l9O6-General Dmitri Trepoff, head
of the Russian police system
died at Peterhof.
19l1-President Taft started on his
western tour of 1900 miles.
1914-The French cathedral city
of Rheims was occupied by
the Allies.
1915-Germans under General Won
Mackensen occupied Pinsk.
1916-British captured new Ger
man third line in greatest
battle on western front
since July l.
1917-United States senate passed.
the s11. 100000 war bond
bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
TFIHTE5 DAILY SHORT STORY

Alvin Morse in clear. resonant
tones. ANY real man would be
glad to be of service to a woman in
distress. Mr.. Lane was an honor
to the town and his death should
be avenged"
We have met before" spoke Ell
sic. 1T was you who seized me to
swing with me from the river
tEestle just in time to save me from
an Onrushing train"
And get my own imperiled self
out of danger as we'll" lightly re-
marked Morse, but his heart was
aquiver as he recalled that dread
full yet delicious moment when,
cIasping her dainty form, he swung
a hundred feet over a yawning
abyss.
Then two weeks passed by and
one day a forlorn travel-worn fig
ure indeed entered the Office of the
lawyer
THE murderer is in the town
jail" announced Morse quietly,
but dying. He drew his revolver
on me: it caught in his coat, but 1
have what I promised got your
man"
II must send for Miss Lane at
once" spoke Mr.. Barton. ''The re
ward
Morse held pu a silencing hand.
Let all that be forgotten" he said.
1.-THE money I would not take. As
to the girl herself" and his voice
lowered to tenderness and long
ing. 81 am not of her grade. l am
a fugitive from justice charged
with rotbing a bank UP north, Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
They'll Not Let George Do 1t.
(Springfeld Register .


George Sylvester VieTeck, the remarkable
young man who kept up his German prOpa-
gardist efforts until we were fairly into the
war, is out with a new piece Of effrOntery In
his american Weekly he makes the sugges-
ton that COMMUNICATIONS combine with
Irish-Americans under a strong leader and
make themselves felt in politics and the inter
national relations of this country.
The leader, of course, would be OF German
extraction. He should not be comparative
newcomer from Germany. It would be well to
have him a man already well known.
If George could have his way, and get his
C5erman-Irish party, we can imagine what
lot Of fun some Of the leaders would have in
settling old scores, say with the hated BritOns.
There are two reasons why the scheme will
not Work. Our Americans of German birth
and descent will not be drawn into it, because
they know how unpopular the move would be.
And our Irish-Americans are not looking for
a chance to follow in the trail of German lead
ership of the Viereck brand
If the war taught anything, it should
have proved to even the most dense that there
can be only one type OF American and that is
the loyal, true-blue, AmeriCan-American, who
puts his own country above all others, and
who does not aspire to politics to satisfy
grudges and racial dislikes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15

ny question by writing The Argus Inforna-
Washington. D. c. Give full name and
- each individual. No attention VIII be
a. In the Paul Jones, the dancers
start off as they would in a regular
one step. A whistle is blown and
the partners separate to form one
large circle. Still keeping the circle,
or twice around, when the whistle
is blown again. Changing hands
first to the right, and then to the
left, the men keeping to the right,
and the girls TO the left, they con-
tinue in the circle The whistle is
blown again and the man takes the
girl he is facing (Which will be the
one who holds his right handD for
his partner. The steps are then re-
peated in this way throughout the
dance. The Paul Jones is a good
dance with which to get the mem
bers of a strange company &C
quainted quickly
Q Can citizen of Austria enter
the United States at this time? c. p.
A. Austrins are not permitted to
enter the United States, since this
country is technically at war with
the central powers until peace has
been ratified by congress.
Q. What are the dimensions of
the L. S. S. Leviathan. formerly the
German ship ''VaterIand? +. L. r.
A. This ship is 907 feet. inches
long. It's mean draft is 81 feet, 9
inches; its displacement, $4,000
tons, and its capacity $4,000 tons.
Q. Why is Sunday observed as the
first day of the week? r. F.
A. Sunday is observed as the first
day Of the week by all Christians
in commemoration of the Resurrec-
ton of Christ. The cusotm was first
introduced by the early Christian
church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
HQart, 90HOfm0
44,93lDPODCOf11cC.
V 4 MRC. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am %
years old and very much IN love
with a grass widower. He IS older
than am and has not his divorce
yet. He has been living alone for
two and half years. His first wife
left him for no cause and will not
live with him. He is a gentleman in
every respect and is nice looking.
I have gone with him for over a
year off and on. Now I have grown
TO love him SO much ! am lonely
when l am not with him The peo-
pie of my community do not ap-
prove of my having anything TO do
with him and so he will not come
to my house, but we meet at my sis
ter's. He has told my friends that
he is interested in me and is very
anxious for a divorce.
Please tell me what to do for
am broken hearted over the way
my friends act. Is there any harm
in my going with him before he gets
his divorce? l love him so much
can hardly be without him and ha
says he loves me and insists on my
staying at my sisters all my spare
time. ANXIOUS HEART.
Since your community and
friends do not approve of the man,
am inclined to distrust him. Do
not meet him at your sisters. out
insist that he call at your home.
Unless his character is above crit
icism he is not a good enough man
for you. If he is all that you think
he is. he will prove in time to your
friends that they had no reason to
condemn him.
His intentions are not honorable
unless he goes with you openly. So
much depends upon your taking
the right course now that you can
better afford TO give him up now
than TO suffer the rest of your life
because he does not treat you hon
orably.
Dear Mrs Thompson: You have
said many times that a girl should
never let a young man kiss her IN
less they are engaged. I don't want
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Collars and Rolls.

What causes boiIs? Do starched
collars cause them? III so, why
do men wear starched collars all
the time? w. W
Answer-Boils are caused by
infeClion with ordinary pus-pro-
ducing types Of bacteria which are
universally present on the skin, es-
pecially in and about trifing sores.
Friction by collars or neckbands
is common means of inoculating
the skin with these bacteria. Van
ity is the reason for the boiled col
lar. Some men wear starched col
lars at work, just as some women
wear French heels and party
dresses on the street English
officers seem to worry along some,
how without chOkers.
Karell That Flesh Away.
For the past 10 days l have
confined myself to the SKINNED
milk diet, 1 am 81. SO inches tall,
and weighed 165 pounds when |
began Karelling. | now weigh Ia
pounds. Had my heart examined
the other day, and the doctor said
it was perfect. 1 feel perfectly fine
Will this diet injure my stomach
if l keep it up? What should
woman of my age and height
weigh? l take two miles of Oxy-
gen on the hoof every day and
swim in the Y tank to keep my
fies~l firm. "a. II. M
Answer-It will not injUre your
stomach. A woman, ST, IS inches
tall, should weigh 100 to 40
pounds. You will probably obtain
the best results by Karelling only
10 days in month, and following
an ordinary maintenance diet the
rest of the time.
Hygiene fer a Large Dog?
Is it safe to let large dog sleep
in the same bed with a child of
three years? The dog often has
his head against hers and is al
ways sneezing, and the child com
plains considerably about q sore
throat. Mrs. T. n. L.
Answer-A child of that age is
capable Of harboring all sorts Of
microbes, and she might infec. the
dog with something, so it isn't very
safe for the dog. A dog should
have a separate bed with a change
of sheets every night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
A PROMISE KEPT.
BY GenevieVe Ulmar.
1919 by the Western

Copyright, 1919 by the Western
Newspaper Union.)
It was a district where law and
order prevailed only where the
community centers showed numer-
icaI strength. Outlawry was the
rule where reckless groups banded
together along the ranges, and
family and tribal feuds ran through
two, and even three generations.
1t was at Acton that Reuben
Lane and his daughter Elsie lived.
She was the belle'of the county. in
the full bloom of lovely maiden
hood. Mr.. Lane was in his little
One-Story Office one evening when a
rough looking man mounted on
horseback dashed up to the place,
entered it, there was a shot, the
visitor came out swiftly, leaped to
the saddle, and was OF in flash.
"It's a murderi" announced the
first man summoned by the echo of
the report, as he found Reuben
Lane lying IifeIess beside his desk
And robbery" added another.
The dreadful news utterly crush
cd Elsie. 1t was only after the fu-
neral that she regained composure
and fortitude. Over that sunny
face came a cloud, into the depths
pf her eyes a purpose. She was
almost stern as she said:
An eye for an eye, a tooth for
a tooth, that was ingrained with
NY dead father. / know what he
would have me do. 1 will divide
ny fortune and marry the man who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15

will bring to justice the cowardly
assassin"
That day there appeared at the
Office Of Lawyer Barton, the execu-
tor of the estate, a man who was
considerable of a mystery in the
section. He was known as Alvin
Morse, and had come to Acton
about a year previous. He grew a
long beard that covered up all OF
his face except the bright magnetic
eyes. He made his living by hunt
ing and acting as a guide to pros
pectors and spectators looking
for iron and coal prospects. Rough
looking, uncouth. he entered the
lawyers office with the bearing of
natural athlete and man of cour-
age.
81 just heard Of the killing of Mr..
Lane he said Il understand that
so far no trace of the murderer has
been reported. I saw the sheriff. He
gave me two clews; the revolver
dropped by the assassin. and de-
scTiptiOn of his horse. I have seen
both before. L know the man and
I am going after him"
There was a rustic, and for the
first time the visitor noted q yelled
figure seated back in the shadow.
His coOnskin cap was instantly
dotted.
You know the reward" spoke
the lawyer. Miss Lane here will
divide her fortune with the man
who brings her fathers murderer
to justice and will become his wife,
if he so elects"
Il shall ask no reward" returned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
The Truth Soaks In.

national Socialist party in Chicago, in refusing
to accept a position on the national executive
committee Of the party. said that he had been
a member of the committee for 20 years ana
that all he got out of it a 20 year prison
sentence.
For once in his life Berger spoke the truth.
And if he expects the public TO indicate any
sympathy for him. he is badly mistaken. He
has no one to blame but himself for the prison
sentence that faces him and which it is hoped
he viii be compelled to serve, the same as
any other convicted maiefaCtOr.
Berger is more culpable than the individual
who violates the laws against society. He used
his position at the time when the nation was
in q crisis to injure the morale Of the people;
TO aid the enemy and to interfere with de-
feHsive activities of the national government.
His onense was far greater than that of the
criminal who Injuries the individual His crime
was against the nation, of whose protection
he was the beneficiary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-15
With Other Editors
Strikes by Policemen.
louisville Courier-JournaD.


The president declares that the strike of
policemen OF a great city, leaving that city
at the mercy Of thugs, is q crime against CIVIL
ization."
It IS we'll that the president pause in his
advocacy OF the League OF Nations to empha-
size this truth If the principles at bottom
Of a polcemen's strike could prevail there
would be no nations. Anarchy unrestrained,
crazy, bloody, would be supreme
Bostou's experience the past few days has
demonstrated that. The brief period when
there was practically police protection fur
nished a fearful indication Of what a mad orgy
Of lawlessness would follow II the force OF
the law were abolished. II this chapter OF
Boston's history were not an actuality before
our eyes it would scarcely be credible that
great city in this country could be subjected
to such conditions.
It furnishes ample proof if such proof had
been needed, that the line against uuionism
must be iEfexibly drawn against officers of the
law The labor union has its virtues, but is
fraught with vices of the most serious nature
where it gains control of policemen. These
officers Of government cannot be allowed to
recognize any higher authority than their gov
ernmeut. Il am for unionism first, last and
all the time" is a creed on which no policeman
can be permitted to act. He must be for his gov
eminent first, even before his own family. The
successful reputation OF that principle means
the destruction of government and its replace
ment by anarchy and nihilism.
No city should compromise with any pre-
tension to the contrary. No city should 1coun-
tenance the membership of its policemen and
fTemen in any organization exacting of him
an allegiance superior to its own. Policemen
and fremen who give allegiance to such
organization, while Unwittingly though they
may be- are the most dangerous enemies to
organized society. We cannot suffer those
whose function it is to protect organized so
ciety to belong to any union whose operate
may be to destroy organized society.
American cities everywhere should take
timely warning from BostOn's example