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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
HARRY THAW
is NO BETTER
Condition Today About Same and He
10 Still Not Allowed to Say
Anything.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. 49,
The condition of Harry Kendall
Thaw showed no change during the
night, according to an announce
ment from ST. Mary's hospital today.
When, Thaw awakened this morn
ing his head seemed clearer and he
smiled at the sisters who visited his
room, but he still is not even per-
mitted to say so much as good
morning."
Frank X. Johnston, head Of Thaw's
force of lawyers, declared Mrs. Thaw
will have no statement for publica-
ton until she is absolutely certain
of her sons recovery. She had ex.
pected to make known her stand
several days ago, but twice 1t was
postponed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
HEROIC MAIL SERVICE.

The airplane has become so common both
as toy and as weapon that its achievements
are greeted with only the coolest interest. But
even the most matter of fact observer Of af-
fairs aerial must feel something of thrill
when reading of that Alaska mail contract, in
which the aviator agrees to make trip from
Nome three hundred and eighty miles inland
twice week at forty-nine thousand, five hun
dred dollars annually.
The postnan will fly over a country buried
under thirty feet Of snow and broken by Jagged
hills and woods; there is no place for landing.
and no way Of making fresh start even if he
could land. Temperatures in that country are
too low to be mentioned even in the same
terms with the ordinary middle west Their
mometer. What an adventure! The majesty
of the United States mails!
And don't it sting little, in contamination
of this heroic drive in mail service IN recall u,
the petty politics and political graft of the most
office Department. There was the tamnarin.
with the civil service; the Juggling with The
departments balance sheet; and now tbe
wrangling over the big cities mail Tubes
with stubborn politician disputing the ipdg
ment OF experienced businessmen.
Too bad that Alaska grit ism It to be found !,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
Fewer Laws Needed.

Rock Island Union: Governor Har.
ding, fowa's new chief executive. IN
| his inaugural address to the legislature
took a strong stand against the enatc-
ment OF multiplicity of new laws.
| This is one OF the greatest failures OF
legislative bodies. We have exper.
fences of the kind in Illinois at nearly
every session. and many Of them are
later found to be unconstitutional or
conflicting with former laws which
were not either repealed or amended.
AS a result there is a tumble OF mean
ing and the courts are asked for inter.
pretations.
On the statute books OF all states
there are worthless and enignatical
laws. These are largely the result OF
individual hobbies of legislators and
their constituents, and to some >ex.
!tent, enactments are due to trades OF
votes between the members. Another
| trouble Is nearly every member feels
that he must introduce bill and
push it through to show his constitu.
ents that he is some statesman" II
| he is not able to grab something OF
Importance, he will annex anything
that comes along. This is the primary
icause for the many worthless laws
that are passed.
II Iowan's governor is able to con
vince the legislators that the state
needs very few new laws. and that
they should give their attention to
repeating the worthless enactments
and amending those which are de
lfective so that they will meet present
conditions, he will do the common
wealth a good service. Now and ther
a new law is NEEDED, but as a matter
of fact the great cry is for repeating
antiquated laws and the injection OF
sense into others that might be o.
some use II they were patched.
What is true in states holds good
in cities. The ordinance books are
loaded with ordinances that have beer
forgotten for years. An attempt has
been made to enact something more in
line with the times without wipine
out the ancient local laws This
creates confusion, and many guilty
parties find door open for escape
There should be more simplificatior
and fewer laws.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
THE WAY TO WIN IT.

Community organization is not matter q
sentiment. 1t is matter of business.
For if the community prospers the mdlvldua'
citizen prospers. -
IF the community is sanitary its people are
healthy. ~ - u,
If community morals are at low epD 50 Tue
morals of the citizens are apt to be loose.
In other words, Keokuk and every other CON-
munity is just what the people make II.
If all the men of Keokuk who nave pus -
noss ar professional interest in the city were TO
mite for some specific purpose, UNANIMOUSLY
lac;de nnon some definite, positive line OF ac-
ton and then go out and work unltedly ana
determinedly for its accomplishment, no one
would need an accountant or an amenuensis TO
tell the answer. -
Through united and forward action on ,Ae
part of all her citizens, Keokuk may lahd
government armor plate plant.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
MOTHERS, DO THIS
When the Children Cough, Re-!
Musterole on Threats
and Chests

No telling how soon the symptoms m,
develop into Group, or worse. And then
when you're glad you have jar OF NV
terole at hand to give prompt, sure 4
lief. It does not blister. n
As first aid and "a certain remea9
Musterole is excellent. Thousands z
mothers know it. You should keep
lar in the house, ready for instant q y
Il is the remedy for adults, too. ~, ~
lieyes sore throat, bronchitis. tonsiil57
Group, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, nay
ache, congestion, pleurisy, rheuriatsa
lumbago, pains and aches OF back
joints, sprains, sore muscles, chilolal
frosted feet and colds of the chest
often prevents pneumonial.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
GALLERY PLAY
SAYS COCHRAN
Thomas Mooney Murder Trial Expect.
ed to Last for at Least Six
Weeks More.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19.-Char-
acterizing it as gallery play" de-
signed to prejudice the public mind,
.Bourke Cochran. chief counsel for the
defense in the Thomas Mooney MUIR
der trial, today denied the charge
brought by the prosecution in its OPP
enine statement that Mooney. Miss
Eleanor Fitzgerald, Alexander Berk-
man, Edward Nolan and others with a
conspiracy to assassinate President
Wilson and overthrow the government.
He said he and his assistants were
devotine their whole effort at present
to cross examination of the states
witnesses, but that the states new
charge would be taken up at the proper
time.
The prosecutions ALLEGATIONS regard
ing a riot against the president were
voiced by Deputy District Attorney Ed
ward Guinea in his preliminary state
ment He asserted the alleged plot
began a. year ago and he quoted an ed
ftorial printed by the Blast" a rad
ical paper edited by Alexander Berk-
man last March headed melting vio-
lence.', After referring to reports
mat certain radical papers had been
suppressed by the government, the ed.
itoria1 added: But we want to warn
the weather cock in the white house
that It may not, prove safe. Suppress
sion Of the voice OF discomfort leads
to assassination. Vide Russia"
: He asserted that the San Francisco
preparedness parade bomb explosion
was part Of the same plot. DR.. d. E.
Stafford. autopsy surgeon and the
states first witness in the case will be
recalled to the stand today at his own
request to explain HIS testimony Of yes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
a Preeious pair.

Britt Tribune: President Wilson
should now send an apology to Villa
and deny that the United States has
any hard feelings over the Colum bus
deal and entreat him to take full
charge of Mexico with the best
wishes Of Uncle Sam. He could give
as an excuse that Cer-enzs is ten
times greater jackass than Villa ever
was and that we made great mis-
take in not endorsing villa instead Of
Carranza in the first place. Villa Is
black hearted villain who Ought to
be hung. but Carranza is hypocrite
who ought to be drowned In thin
mud
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
TODAY,s BIT OF VERSE
1T MUST BE SETTLED RIGHT.

IT MUST BE SETTLED RIGHT.
However the battle is ended,
Though proudly the victor comes
With futtering flags and prancing nags
And echoing roll of drums;
Still truth proclaims this motto
In letters of living light
No question is ever settled
Until it is settled right.
Though the heel OF the strong oppTessoT
May grind the weak in the DUST
And the voices OF fame with one acclaim
May call him great and just;
Let those who applaud take warning
And keep this motto in sight
40 question is settled
Until 1t is settled right.
Let those who have failed take courage,
Though the enemy seemed to have won,
Though his ranks strong, II he be in the wrong
The battle is not yet done.
For sure as the morning follows
The darkest hour Of the night,
No question is settled
Until 1t is settled right
Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

big steamers IN which coal will y
shipped to San Francisco from u
Dunsmuir mines. An agent OF u
Canadian company. 4 was learne
today, has secured an oprtion q
bunker sites here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

terday. Under cross examination he
said then that In his opinion "the bomb
exploded before it reached the side
walk" The defense contends that
this opinion. II upheld, viii prove the
defense's case.
It is believed the trial Will last six
weeks more
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Washington. In frozen Alaska the arrival OF
the mail is an event, and the government service
a brave fight Alaska is satisfied with the mali
service, even proud CT It. But IN the rest Oh Tue
country things are different-qulte
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
c.n.dian Coal Coming.

Canadian Coal Coming.
rJInited Press Leased Wire Service
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. ia
Canadian company may solve the
coal shortage question in San Fran
cisco for the future. The Canadian
Galleries Limited has bought three
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
Iaat of the old Guard.

Perry Chief: George w. Crozier.
state representative from Knoxville.
is the only G. A. r. veteran in the
state legislature. Crozier served In
the Seventh Iowa cavalry. He is by
occupation an attorney. Crozier also
has the distinction OF being = the
oldest member Of either branch of
the legislature. He is 72 years Of
ege.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
Well All Go Hungry.

New York World: If the war is to
go to a finish great many peopel
besides the Germans will have to
draw their belts tighter. Even Amer.
leans may have to take in a notch
or two.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Waterloo Courier: Small chance
the young man who stayed at home has
with the girls now The. soldier boys
are back.
Muscatine Journal: In view Of re-
cent international events the CUES
ton has been raised as to the legal
ity of a neutral interfering with the
rights and privileges OF belligerent.
Sioux City Journal: The Sioux City
man who-was robbed Of $50 in boot
Logging joint may be disposed to think
that there Is quite a bit Of merit to the
supreme courts decision in the mat
ter Of the Webb-kenyon law.
Cedar Rapids Republican: The pope,
who watches the world rather closely
from the vatican in Rome, has been
too wise to exhaust himself as peace
maker by premature utterances or
actions. The chances are that he will
be one Of the strongest factors when
The time to discuss peace does come.
The present pope, like Leo, XIII is evil
IDENTIFY OF the order Of statesmen as
well as churchMen.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: An English
astronomer announces the discovery
OF airquakes. caused by the explosion
of meteore within lhA atmosphere of
the earth. His quakes are alright, but
he has mistaken the cause. They re
suit from the sudden bursting of
bright ideas in the American congress.
Davenport Times: Smith Brook
hart OF Washington. Ia, who has been
giving much attention to rifle prac-
tice among the members of the Iowa
guard, makes the assertion that during
the stay OF the guardspen on the
| border they were not provided with
ammunition for rifle practice. The
claim is made that the regular army
officers said the men had received suf-
fcient rifle PRACTICE while at Camp
Dodge prior to their enlistment INTO
the federal service. In view OF the
fact that the first real business of a
soldier Is to shoot to hit. when neees
sary, it would appear that rifle prac'
ttice would necessarily be as much q
feature Of the training of the troops
as are marches and the manual OF
arms
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Boston talks OF putting on an inte
national fair in honor OF the three hun
dredth anniversary Of the landing
the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Every citizen of Berlin, under the new rule,
is entitled to one egg per week. Which, on the
whole is better than the rule in the United
States which is in force following the price of
fifty cents dozen for hen fruit.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

The United States legation secretary at
Bucharest has resigned because he didn't like
the Wilson peace note. We anticipated enrich
ment. of the chautauqua platform by one voice
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Ambassador Gerard suffers some embarrass-
ment because Of the lack Of suitable underline
to issue an explanation and an explanation OF
the explanation Of his speech.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

A Hopeful Sign.
Washington Star: In spite OF the
pessimistic opinions concerning the
possibility Of ending the war, the
discussion Of peace terms is going
on.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
Illinois Iowa Missouri

charge iof st. Joseph church, W,.E
Cheer. with Our Lady OF Lourdes ~ q.
wick, as an out mission. Rev, Tho
as Vincent Lawlor OF this civ s
dained last year. IL appointed ass, Y.
ant at Dewitt. '''s
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

If it was diversion he was after. Tom Law
son made no mistake in cancelling that passage
to Europe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

If the soldiers are recalled from Mexico how
would it do to replace them with an army of
schoolteachersa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
A GRACEFUL ACT.

The Greater Des MONIES committee mas ac-
complished a kindly and graceful act IN pack-
ing Keokuk in this city campaign to secure
the location here of proposed government ar
NOR plate factory Any great public enterprise
which will encourage industry at any point
within the state of Iowa finds quick response II
good will and encouragement on the part OF the
Des Moines organization. In the words OF the
secretary of the Greater Des MONIES committee
"We believe the state of Iowa should pull TO-
gether for Iowa. When Des MONIES can help
Keokuk in any of her problems we want you to
feel free to call upon US. -
Sectionalism is foreign to the policy OF any
state boosting organization; also it is an I'M
known quantity to the capital city committee.
What it believes, is that which helps one com
munity should find reflected light Of gratula-
ton in the minds of all men throughout the
Hawkeye state and that individuals and organi
cations should work unselfshly for the good
Of all.
The aid Of the Greater Des MONIES commit
tee is appreciated, By resident here and
time may come when similar action may
be taken by Keokuk in favor of some project
the accomplishment of which means much to
the capital city Whenever that is, Keokuk
will be Johnny on the Spot"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Good time to plan your next seasons gar
den. Some of our closest catalogue students
are doing their best work of the season right
now.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
conores. Absoived

Congress AbSotVed.
Omaha World Herald: Congress re-
fuses to discontinue the distribution Of
free seeds. II this country does not
become the garden spot of the world
ii will not be the fault OF congress.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

HANNIBAL, Mo-. Jan. 19.-Charls,
Napkins. about 20 years old, Va Han
|nibal colored youth, who was formerl1
an inmate of the state reformatory fo1
bows at Boonvflle, Mo-, was shot twic1
through the back and probably fataH
iy wounded by Policeman Jack Spooa1|
Ell, after he had escaped from the p
lice at the Park theatre where he w
found half hour before by VirsI
Dudley, m attache Of the playhouse
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Chicago is considering interesting plan,
suggested by the city planning commission, for
greatly extending the area of its parks at noml-
nal cost It is proposed that retaining walls or
bulkheads be built in the shallowwaters of the
lake on the front of present park lands and
that the space within the walls be filed
with building waste, excavated earth, ashes
and street sweepings. It is stated that the cost
Of the retaining walls, the only expense to be
entailed, would be met by the price paid by
contractors for dumping privileges, while the
cost of dumping city waste would be reduced. In
twelve years nearly thirteen hundred acres Of
park lands could be created that would have q
value, according to experts of the Chicago Real
Estate Board, Of forty-six million dollars. By
the use of two dredges the same park area could
be created in ten years, without the use of
waste, but at an expense of about eight million
dollars. Naturally, the first plan is favorably
received.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Some people go to sleep on railroad tracks,
while others are content to ask Tom Lawson
questions.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
IOWA.

IOWA.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Jan. 19.-An-
other chapter in the aidermanic graft
case was written Thursday when the
city council sustained charges against
two aldermen and voted to unseat one
Of them. "A two-thirds vote was re-
quired to unseat Alderman G. j.
Proestler was expelled from member
ship, but Alderman William Moeller's
seat was saved by the lack OF one vote.
The scandal involved the sale OF a
Parcel Of land as site for q munich
pal tool house. It was charged that
interested persons. including the alder
men and Oscar Sustnihl,, plotted to
dispose of a certain, site to the city
at a profit Of $4,000.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 19--The
state automobile department now is
issuing license number plates above
the 100000 mark Last week the de-
|partment took In 5000 in fees-an
amount much below the correspond
Ing week Of 1916.
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Jan. 19.-Cigar
store men. who hoped that a change OF
administration might be favorable to
gambling. card playing, dice games
and candy boards upon their counters
have been disappointed. in the edict
|of County Attorney Steve Casey that
the lid on such things in Iowa City Is
to remain on tight and that violation
OF the law will be prosecuted.
DENISON. Iowa. Jan. 19.-Andrew
Bell, jr.. who was contesting the cleo
ton Of w. e. Kahler to be his success
sor as county attorney. has dismiss
ed the case. Mr.. Kahler was the only
republican elected last fall to an once
in the court house. A recount OF TWEEN
ty-ohe out Of twenty-seven precincts
had been made and Mr. Kahler had
gained FIVE over the count as made
by the returning board in November.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

MASON CITY, Iowa. Jan. 1s.-The
Rock Island has been sued for $25. 900
for the death Of Mrs. Grace Lewis.
former matron OF the Odd Fellows
hall. She was killed in an accident
DUE It is claimed, to the negligence
on the part OF the road. Attorneys
for the corporation sought to settle
for $500.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 19.-R. e.
Bates. well known local newspaper
man, has been named as chairman OF
the civil service commission here to
succeed C. W. Hummell. who was
ousted by the city council at the re-
quest OF Mayor Macvicar.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

usually happens the better smetins of our soul
that when great wealth descends great response
bity goes with It. This Is probably the reason why ndo-
philosophers have been for many centuries given
the habit Of decryina weaith.-Henry c. Rowland
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
MISSOURI

CENTRALIA, Mo-, Jan. as.-Mn
David T. Hubbard, n years old, did
at her home here last night. She WI
q sister OF the late Judge Thomas KIN
brough Of Moberly.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

SEDALIA. Mo-, Jan. 19.-Missou
bankers will meet in st. Joseph ID
their annual convention May 20. 2
and "a.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

OTTAWA, H.. Jan. &c. c. Duff!
clerk Of the appellate court of the ses|
ond district, was found unconscious N
the janitor in HIS room at the coula
house Thursday, suffering from pam
lvtic stroke. HIS condition is said q
be serious.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19
ILLINOIS.

OTTAWA, H.. Jan. 19.-C =
Duffy, >past commander Of tho n,ino.
G. A. r.. and well-known state politis.;
leader. IL In q serious condition a. Il.
result of paralytic stroke. "
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

CHARLESTON. Ill, Jan. 1s.-Mn
John Ryan died Tuesday at the hona
of her mother at Gillespie. Her hns
band. who had been called here fse.
his home in Springfield, Mo-, during
her sickness. died at the same hou|
Wednesday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

BENTON. Ill. Jan. 1s-william II
Eskew, 70 years old, died in Ziesla|
hospital Wednesday night iollowinr|
an operation. He moved to Bentu|
forty-nine years ago. He was pred
dent OF the w. L. Eskew Lumber con-
pany, a director in the Benton stats|
bank and had served one term /, \
democratic member Of the Illinois TEL
islature.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

AINVILI1E, nv Jan. 1J.-JnaanA
H. SaiIer, personal friend in his earle,
days with many noted editors Q, tSs
country and printer for seye6ty
years. is dead at the soldiers hon.
He was born in Philadelphia In Ami
1925, and learned the printers trade 4,
the Ledger. He fought In the Mexicm
and civil wars.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

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Waterloo Courier: Small chance
the young man who stayed at home has
with the girls now The soldier boys
are back.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-19

Muscatine Journal: In view Of re-
cent international events the cues
ton has been raised as to the legal
ity of a neutral interfering with the
rights and privileges OF belligerent.