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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
T1HqE DAILY SHORT STORY

Her beauty was gone! She realiz-
ed now why Alan DruDe had fed as
from a peatilsncs..
IL was a week later that Morton
Bayne knew the worst. He was
told that HIS case was hopeless.
For a willis that gentle, aensitiYe
soul was dumb. Then In sorrow.
In selt-OounSel and prayer he
emerged. chastsnAd, patient, with
a rare smile upon hIs face and his
mind at perfect peaeS.
There ts musieI" he whispered
rEptly to himself, and Ehnn, half
aoubtingly, but with longing
culver in his tone: There ia
Gladys to dream OF, of love, even
though shs HsvsF thinks Of me save
as a fFisHd."
Tia mother of Gladys enc day
led the weie6ms adePed hero who
had saved ths iifs of her daughter.
into thR room where that daughter
sat She left those two afflicted
ones ai6Rs, went out and closed the
door: Before tina pa4isaL face and
the Eightiess syes and at a thought
OF what this sacrifice meant to her.
GLADYS i#FHisiFsI4 extended her
trembling hands % Haest the CROP
ing anes OF her Waiter,
rAeEtsaiS she sebbed that name
6HiF, aRd her head fell upon mis-
breast,
fhs fase of the hind man vas
moHentaFilE clarified - heart to
AsaFt, be esuid feel the resPons-
i%e thFili to his ardent evH, aad
let fhsFs heeded his soul IiEht
thai Se8id HeEsF diH-the radiance
OF iastAs. earliest lave
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
Today's Events

Today is the centenary OF the
birth of General Alexander Hays, a
Union commander, who distin-
euished himself at Gettysburg and
in the Virginia campaigns.
John D. Rockefeller, "the richest
man in the world" celebrates his
s0th birthday today at his home at
Pocantico Hills, N. Y.
Today is the national holiday Of
Rhodesia, celebrated in honor of
the birthday of Cecil Rhodes, the
great South African statesman and
founder of Rhodesia-
A four-day school for women
voters, one OF the first of its kind
20 be offered at any educational in
stitution in the United States, will
be opened today at-New Hampshire
college.
In the Alabama Legislature.
which met today for the second
half of its dnadranniAi session, q
etrenuous EFFORT will be made by
thu advocates of woman suffrage
To secure ratification Of the Fed
erai suffrage amendment.
Three man under Indictment on
charges OF conspiracy to defraud
the governmsnt in the disposal OF
excess army supplies valued at
$50 900 900, one of them an ord
nance offlosr OF ths UnitAd States
army, are slated TO be placed On
trial today at Detroit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
Cholera Infantum.


Cholera is an infectious disease
which destroys many lives in some
countries where sanitation is neg
lected
Cholera morbus is an old fash
Toned name for an acute diarrhea
with or without abdominal cramps
or pain, caused by eating insult
able or spoiled food, such as milk
which has not been kept refrig-
Grated.
Cholera infantum is the old fash
toned name given to a serious form
Of poisoning which occurs in in
fants whose food is not properly
cared for and prepared. AS a rule
the direct cause is bacterial infec-
ton of the intestine from bad
milk.
Bad milk is any milk which is
not kept refrigerated from the
milking to the time it is fed to the
baby
Milk in warm weather is an
ideal culture medium for germs.
Even good clean certified milk has
as much as 10000 germs in a tea
spoonful. But much of the milk
peddled and sold in cities has mil
lions of germs in teaspoonful
Excessive bacterial content in milk
handling the milk have been very
dirty and careless or that the milk
has been allowed to become warm
enroute.
1t is only in the most severe in
fantile diarrhea that the alarming
symptoms OF milk intoxication
called cholera infantum appear
There is profuse watery diarrhea,
ten to twenty stools in a day, the
baby grows weak and listless. the
eyes, abdomen and fontaneile are
sunken, the breathing is deep and
signing, there is high fever at first
but later perhaps the temperature
falls below normal and the body
is cold. emitting increases the
loss OF Water from the system
With such a condition present or
threatened. it is generally advis-
able to withdraw all milk for IL to
"a hours, and feed the baby only
barley water. If there are very
frequent water stools, it is a bad
policy to give castor oil or other
cathartic since nature is sweeping
out the bowel only too thoroughly
AS one factor of the serious condi-
ton in acidosis, alkalies are US
Ially required. If the baby can
take and retain any part or all of
a bottle of water in which is dis
solved a teaspoon of sodium BIZ
carbonate (saleratus), it will do
good; or a teaspoonful of chalk
mixture (Mistura cretae) may be
given; or a teaspoonfpl of milk of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08

ly popular and likely to remain 50,
and out of royalties he had re-
ceived he had already accumulated
several thousand dollars.
Gladys dattOred Visihiy one even
ing when MoTton appeared at her
home while Alan was already in
evidence. S0mshow the manner
OF the latter had Indicted to her
that he was On the verge of a pro-
posal, and she had Wondered how
she could s@sk 70 eEads q direct de-
cisiOn. feeling fasEInstiVsIT that
she seaTosiy knew heF own faind
as yet, A esRtain auIIsanass ever
spread the faes OF Aiaa as hs dis
eeFHed that he was not "a have
Gladys exclusively for that evsh=
ing at least, Ha locked b6Fsd as
the parents insisted en- some music
aud Morton, ever accommodates,
brought gut his vieiiR,
1t was in the midst OF a teEeIy
sonata that eRtFaHeed all his audi
tors save AIaa that ths RasxRsatad
happened. Gladys vas seated By
the lamp On the table Ehsa tAsFs
was a quick hiss and thea q sud
den oHfbuEst Of fame, She HtteEad
a vivid scream, hsF haRdsawsFt qR
to her face with frantic saadsR-
ness. Alan shFaHk back, quite ua=
nerVed and aarighted. Morton east
aside his violin with a fling aAd
spFaHg tewaFd her, netting that
one siesTe OF the iiaht, dainty dress
sasR we're ~ag ali aBls%ss FesFe
Was ? sseolRa sxPasgiRa, sR9 he
had 'sztiRgUishs4 TIE ARaaiRa -dssss
WhsH his sTes ciaksd With ? sa7s@.
Of pain ~fEhea-aaazaReg p6sgtteF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
The Fate of Francis <.

It is somewhat refreshing to note that
Francis X. Bushman, former matinee idol Of
the movies. has fallen absolutely from grace
because of his disregard for the convention
a1ities. Too many people of his calling have
been able to capitalize their indiscretions in
accentuated public favor. 1t is time for things
to change.
Bushman never was an actor. He got by
simply because he was handsome. Women
would view him on the screen and weep in
alteration. His physical beauty had them go
ing and they couldn't help it But now he
himself admits that his star has set. He can
no longer attract attention and his earning
capacity is gone. all because Of revelations of
his private life made by his wife, the mother
OF brood of small children.
It is an encouraging sign when an, idol is
dethroned for such reasons. 1t LOG Ks as If
movie patrons. especially the FEM nine con-
tingent. were coming to their sober senses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
Barking Up the Wrong Tree.

Here is the first bosnb to be. exploded by
Congressman Graham's committee 1nvestigat-
ing war expenditures3
Seven men, comprising a "secret govern
ment,7 working behind closed doors before war
with Germany eTsn was declared. planned
much Of tho war Legislation afterward adopted
by congress.
Thank God isomebody did it! Otherwise
America probably would have been too late.
Paris would Ave been overrun. London might
have fallen. The war might have been lost
and Wfilietn Hohenzollern. instead of being
in exile snow awaiting trial for his crimes
againN society would be levytng tribute at the
CAPTIONS mouth from this country and its
a1lIes.
This commission. in the opinion of Judge
Gary, operated In disregard OF the Sherman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
The Rule of Merit,

Selection of Charles V. Gould as the next
postmaster in Moline shows that the rule of
merit actually prevails in the naming of those
who fill positions in the department Mr..
Gould won over 10 competitors, some of them
business men Of standing and who without
doubt would have ably discharged the duties OF
the Office had they been selected He was able
to pass the examination with a higher stand
ing than they principally because Of his ex-
perience in the government service. His work
in the postofice prepared him for the place
as postmaster so thoroughly that outsiders
could scarcely hope to pass the tests with as
high a grade as he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
Projecting News Rights.

The Willard-Dempsey fight was the first
one for the heavyweight championship in which
the news was disseminated by the newspa pers
alone. Practices common in other years of
displaying bulletins by direct wire in stock
Exchanges, cigar stores saloons and clubs were
not in evidence. The Associated Press, United
Press and other bonafde news gathering and
distributing agencies had won fight that they
N their own field.
Heretofore these news agencies have re-
ported the big sporting events and put them
on the wire only to have them stolen verbatim
by telegraph and telephone companies and ped
died Unfortunately. The Newspaper which
paid its share of the expense OF the service,
had no advantage over a law-defying saloon
in point OF promptness and completeness Of
service.
Press associations did not carry their point
without a protracted fight They contended,
and properly that their business was selling
news and that, inasmuch as they did not dis
pense beer cigars or deal in grain or stocks
when business conditions in those lines were
particularly Auspicious, 1t was not right for
saloons. cigar stores and wire houses to invade
their field. especially when the latter handled
pirated reports.
The proprietary interest in news Of those
who make # their special business to collect
and distribute it, paying the expenses incurred
and depending upon the financial returns for
their income, finally has been recognized and
justice has been done. Competition may still
be depended upon to prevent abuses. the
rights of the public are also safeguarded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08

Tor himself that he CROPPED bIin61y
about him.
Us Gladys safer fell from his
lips in an eager. anxious gasp. II
cannot sect fear"
There he paused. appalled,. In
vain hs stF0vs TO strain his dark
sned vision, II was only from the
EXPLANATIONS Of the others that he
could trace what was hRppsningI
Gladys, insensibIs aad sustaining
fR4ghtfHi face burns from the SEQ
end explosion, hinasaif helpless to
assist her, the injured girl carried
to heF room. a collapse On his own
part, q fading away of ali eoa-
Ssi0usnsSs, its feeble. bewildsFing
return, ahd Realisation that old
Doctor MaSFs was at his side ez=
amiRiRg his eyes.
HE probably saved GLADYS BY
s#tinsuishiag her flaming dFsss,T
Merton gaught the physieiaH's
tones, fhat at a terrible cest-he is
HttsriT blind"
Il was many days before the
lives Of those disturbed by the
staTtiiRs event of the exPiasisa
s0ttIsd down jnts ths cid PsaesfHi
grooves. ORiE once did A1aA
BFEise eaI at the NsFsy iaeme, He
vas geaaiRsiF soiieitsHs. A glance
late ths Rszt roam, a sight Of
giaAys 80 shocked AtER that se0H he
Ieft tha h5asR, ReEsF to Fet9Sn. Aad
Gladys, understanding, tanned her
hs4a 60 hey Pifiaw and 1geRt hjt-'
tasty: Faea, WbaH5 HsFvHaEss hs6
isft 'hRF slsae, she etels 10 . RzlE-
FHF VIA hsF sFes alRBst aAFisAts6
HBFAs E1Fpd e~ke@thE EBreh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08

regulating business, particularly big business. -
A thankful people we should be that we had
someone in position of power with the sense
and the courage to cut red tape and brace
the national structure for the shock that was
inevitable It was, as the attorney general
said to Judge Gary, a national policy, rather
than question of law. A poor time to bubble
about statutes when the life of the country was
at stake.
There is something peculiarly Incompatible
in this attempt to discredit the administration,
coming as it does through a branch OF the
government the blind neglect Of which made
necessary the very acts now criticised. The
administration knew and congress must have
known, at least weeks in advance. that war
with Germany virtually was Inevitable, and yet
the members of that body, aware that popular
wrath had not yet reached the lighting stage,
lacked the courage to take steps to put the
country on a war footing 1t is poor policy to
get into fight until you are prepared to strike,
but in this case there was no way to prepare
except through disregard OF laws. The ad-
visory commission Of the council Of national
defense did the things that we're necessary, as
far as it was able, not oRly without the help
Of congress. but in the face Of legislative OBJ
stacles which congress alone could remove.
The attitude of our own congressman, who
heads the committee, is somewhat disappoint-
ing Mr.. Graham was a member Of the last
congress and he was reelected without Demo-
cratic opposition evidence of apprecia-
ton of his steadfast support of the war policies
of the administration. This was an unusual
honor and it also spared him the expense and
annoyance of a campaign, leaving him free to
attend to his official duties. OF course this
was not done with view Of compromising his
future course. 1t was not expected that he
would cease to go wherever the party lights
might lead him, but at the same time it seems
a little inconsistent for him now to go out of
his way in the effort to show that things were
not wisely done. 1t does not seem exactly right
for him to stand techn4calities and red tape
to try to discredit results already accom-
plished
1t was anticipated that there would be err
rors of judgment and arbitrary action and that
thieves would find an opportunity to steal when
the country was getting its war gear ready.
The wonder is things were not worse. The
best answer is the results achieved in the face
of difficulties that seemed insuperable-a vast
army raised equipped and transported. a mer-
chant marine mustered in few months, navy
augmented vast docks and arsensls rastab-
lished in France and the INDUSTRIES of the
whole country changed to a new basis.
In war most anything which contributes to
the desired end is justified What We accom-
plished is the main thing If Mr. Grahams
committee will help catch the thieves it will
be performing real service
1t is barking Ep the wrong tree now.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
EEAGTH TAH d8
BY WILLIAM . BRADY nd.

magnesia; either preferably in a
bottle Of water, and repeated every
four hours.
Boil all milk, except certiAed
milk. for infant feeding through
the no weather. To prevent pos
sible scurvy from feeding a ster-
ilized food, give the baby a table
spoonful or two of orange or any
other fresh fruit juice every day
after the baby is three months old.
Water the baby well in hot
weather. Feed cool water from a
bottle or from spoon, between milk
feelings. Battle the baby every
night and morning in hot weather,
Put the baby's cart or cradle or
basket out in the yard or on the
porch or in the park or on the fire
escape. where it is cool and shady.
and let him sleep there as much as
possible in hot weather.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
Today's Anniversaries

1790-Fitz-Green Halleck. author of
the famous martial poem,
Marco Bozarris," horn at
Guilford, Conn. Died there,
Nov. 10, 1867.
1S29-The Protestant Episcopal 60
cese of Kentucky was organ
lied.
44-Dramatized version Of Dick
ems Martin Chuzzlewit" pro-
duced for the first time IN
London.
1845-Order of United American
Mechanics was founded at
Philadelphia.
1S52-Montreal was partially ee-
stroyed by flre.
1S94-Drastic anti-anarchist meas
ures passed by the Itanan
chamber of deputies.
using clouds of
poisonous gas, gained ground
on the Warsaw front.
1916-Russians vigorously assault
ed the Germans along the en-
tire front from Riga to Buk-
owfna.
Wilson proclaimed
an embargo on expectation of
food grains. meats. fuel and
materials OF war to all ma
lions, neutral or belligereRt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
TWO LOVERS.
BY Ralph Hamilton.

Copyright, 1919, by the Western
Newspaper UniOnJ
The belle of the village, Gladys
sGarey, had two aspiFants for her
favor upon whom she bestowed
especial attention.
They wsre Alan DFuse and Nor
ton Bayns- opp0sitss In svsrY
sense of the word. They had each
attracted Gladys and it was diff
fieuit for her 70 decide which ap-
paaIsd 70 her liking most; Alan,
with his flashing. fHnioEing ways,
Or Merton, with q soul enwfapt in
HHsie aBA seeming always in a PO-
etis dream.
Alan loved asE, CT faReied he
did, RRd his Ti#Rei6Us ways bade
fair in the eyes Of tbs gaGsips to
DufRis Morton SO far as counting
Weak, Is had begHn To dawn aPon
Gladys, however, that Alan was
H0mewhst. frivolous.
Tk VAS all 1aaFtHR with Gladys
sEhaa, s5R the church choir, at en-
kaFtafaaaeats, or passing an even
Ing lathe Marcy home he wrought
from ais violin beziiderBg witch
cry aE harmony aad expression
that eaHsed her heaFtstEinBs to
culver with a FaFe delight he
had never. hsWs%aF, limited a<7FHF-
thing mere than friendship His
iaceFas was modest and seemed a
steady enc, foF 2 RumbeF Of his
compositions had beeame- gsasEal=-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
ENGLTsH HONOR NURSE.

London.--Honors paid TO Edith
CavelI has brought to light the fact
that England delights to honor
women who give their best 10 the
profession of nursing. The first
statue IN the country raised to a
woman, other than royalty, was
that OF Dorothy Pattlson In Wall
sail. as q memorial for her work
during the smallpox epidemic in
Stafordshire In 1857, while a figure
OF Florence Nightingale stands in
Waterloo Place. This statue was
on the day OF Edith Cavell's home
coming profuseiy decorated with
handsome wreaths from some I'M
known doner,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
For the NDry" Spell.

Combinations for Cold Drinks
Lemonade and loganbcrry Juice,
ginger ale and grape Juice, ginger
ale and cream. zone tablespoonful
to a glass;
Lemonade and orange Juice.
equal quantities.
Grape, lime, loganberry and
pineapple juices add very much TO
the favor of cold drinks. alone or
In combination. Raspberry vine
gar may be made or purchased
also raspberry, and strawberry
syrups or any OF these fruit syr-
ups are easily made at home.
Don't forget that It Is the bit OF
color that is very appealing in
these summer drinks. Incidentally,
a good way to make use OF the
champagne glasses is 10 serve the
ginger ale Ia them and watch IL
bubble and sparkle.
Nook Lemonade-Oneq quart die
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
MRxICo GUSTS LENINE AGRNT.

Mexico City.-Dimitri Nikitri, al
legged to be an agent of the Russian
bOlsheViki. was recently expelled
from Mexico by order OF President
CaFFsnza on a charge of being ac-
tive in beisheTik propaganda work
in various industrial eenteFs, par
tieuiarly in Tampico where he is
said to have been a leader in the
unrest among the petroleum work.
eFA,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
Household Hints

Cd rhubarb, one quart water. two
cups sugar, two teaspoons lemon
extract.
Wash and pare rhubarb. cut In
small pieces, put in stewpan with
water place over fire aud boil unE
I'll tender Cool and strain through
fine sieve; add sugar and lemon
extract, Add about three quarts
Of ice-cold water and serve. This
makes about a gallon.
Note.-This can be made up in
large quantities ana bottled for
future use. For bottlinE-Use one
cup OF sugar to each pint OF juice,
boil about 10 minutes or until 10
forms a syrup. Add one teaspoon
full Of lemon extract for each pint
Just before taking from stove. Bot
tie and seal Use this also as
foundation in making your favor
tie fruit punch.
Root Bcer-One bottle root beer
extract, four pounds graduated
ter. One-half pint fresh yeast or
two cakes compressed yeast, or IN
very warm weather one cake com
- NnoNA gNa6A-
Take FIVE gallons lukewarm wa
ter. dissolve in this four pounds OF
graduated sugar; add the root
beer extract be sure and shake
hottie well1. then half a pint OF
fresh yeast or two cakes com
pressed yeast. Stir all thoroughly
for a few minutes. Bottle in strong
bottles, tying the corks, - IN fr1.s
Jars. Put IN a warm place for 10
10 "a hours 70 start fernentat N.
then place IN q cooler spot trs
wanted II allowed 10 ret tire, .-
four days # will be found ms
sparkling. II compressed yeast Us
used. dissolve IN cold water befor
adding 10 the other ingredients.
Cocoanut Fruit Salad-Wasb A.
dry lettuce. Arrange on plates
Place slices OF orange. sections lf
grapefruit, or a slice OF pineapp'a
on the lettuce. Cover with a Rv-.t
maynnnalsa, Earnish with ~.
shredded Cocoanut and a cherrt
straw berry, or other seasouable OF
canned fruit to give a little color.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08

Davenport is to have another fine new bank
building. The city across the river is to be
congratulated upon the enterprise of its bust
ness men. They willing to take a chance
on the high cost of construction for they are
confident that returns will warrant the outlay.
That's the way to build city
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
The War a Year Ago

Robert CIines was appointed
British food controller.
French launched vigorous at
tack near L6ngpent, soath OF the
Aisne.
Czeche-6ieyaks, aided by Cos
sacks and Chinese and Japanese
volunteers, captured Nikeisk, ST.
IBERIA.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08

John D. Rockefeller. is 80 years of age to-
day and he can still get more enjoyment out Of
a bowl Of milk and crackers than many q man
half his years and unable to write check in
two figures does out of a square meal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08
Tried Recipes.

Tried Recipes.
Ham Patties 49, Take cold boiled
ham and grind. To each cup Of
ham and cracker crumbs add one
egg. Mis- all together; make into
patties and fry.
Mixed Summer Salad - Three
heads OF lettuce, five tender rad
ishes. one Cucumber. three hard
boiled eggs, two tablespoons OF
white sugar. one teaspoon OF salt.
one of pepper and one ri prepared
one teacup OF vinegar and
one-half teacup of salad dressing
or salad oil.
Mix we'll together and serve with
a lump OF ice in middle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08

Menu Hint,
BREAKFAST.
Melons Dreamed Eggs
Toast Coffee
LUNCHEON.
Potato Soup
Deviled Egg Salad
Pudding Tea
DINNER
Radishes Ham Pattics
Potatoes au Gratin Asparagus
Tomato SALAD
Rhubarb Pie C0hea
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-08

The R-S4 was built to bomb Berlin And,
judging by its performances it would have done
the job up to the queens taste.