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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
Daily Stock Letter.

| UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, July 24.--The New
York Evening Sun financial review
today said:
Announcement from Washington OF
a change in the personnel of the
shipping board with the acceptance
by President Wilson of designations
of Generals Goethals and Chairman
Denman was received by Wall street
as a welcome sign that some pro
gress will at last be made on the
ship building program. Stock prices
generally strengthened to their best
figures on the receipt of this news
In the early afternoon
At the outset of business quota
lions were irregular and indifferently
changed.
Metal shares and war stocks were
the most prominent in the upturn
Steel common, Bethlehem steel
Lackawanna, Mexican Petroleum
Reading and the like, ranged higher
throughout the dealings.
The early improvement was quick
ly cancelled, however. when, In the
last hour, new bear raid was made
on the market. This was apparently
induced by the report that Secretary
McAdoo will urge that the pending
revenue measure be amended so as
to produce at least $1,000 900, 900
more. Stocks broke from one to
three points under their best figures
The final tone of the market was
heavy and unsettled.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
TWENTY BILLIONS
FOR FIRST YEAR
It Costs Money to Be at War, Uncle
Sam is Finding Out Before
He Gets in Very
Deep,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.t
WASHINGTON, July 24.-Amer-
ica's war cost will approach $2O,QOO,-
100000 the first year, Senator Smoot,
member of the finance committee de-
clared in the senate today.
Up to the present, approximately
$40, 900, 100000 has been appropriated.
Today Secretary McAdoo appeared
before the finance committee to out
line another budget amounting to
$4,000, 100000 for the war depart,
ment.
This would bring the total appro-
priations of this congress up to $14,-
922,O00,0 00," Smoot said. "a sum al
most as great as the total bond Issues
Of Great Britain during three years
of war"
In addition to this enormous sum,
Smoot declared, congress would soon
be called upon to authorize .$5,000,-
100000 more for the allies, bringing
the total up to approximately $780,
000, 100000 the first year.
Decision to hold up the $1,670,000.-
900 revenue bill until Secretary of
the Treasury McAdoo can submit to
congress the complete new budgets
from all government departments,
was reached this afternoon by the
senate finance committee.
McAdoo told the committee details
of the new estimates were not yet
complete.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

Grundy Republican: It Is reported
on what is reliable authority that In
at least one community In Grundy
county prominent farmers went to
the bankers of Grundy county town
and told the bankers that If they sold
any Liberty bonds or solicited FOR the
government loan, they (these farm
ers) would withdraw their bank de-
posits and support from the banks.
The Republican does not like to be-
Iieve this report, but 1t comes so
straight we cannot doubt 1t. 1t is a
deplorable state of affairs men get
into when they take such an attitude
and, while this is a free country. it's
freedom does not run to such limits.
Had these men taken such step in
the country from which they probably
came they would have been punished
long ago, but the freedom America
has offered them has been twisted
into meaning license, and SO some OF
them are taking undue liberties Am.
erica has been patient and long suf-
fering in these matters, but in every
part of the country the people are
getting tired of this sort of business
and one of these fine mornings some
body is going to wake UP and find
himself in trouble. Liberty does not
include disIoyalty to America and
that lesson may have to be taught to
a few-but very few, we believe
right here in Grundy county.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
RrIcke Mere EIyIna.

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EAST CHICAGO, Indiana, July "a.
With bricks, stones and clubs beating
on their heads. rioting strikers at
Grasselli Chemical company's plant
today threatened to overpower police
reserves and three companies of In
diana national guards were despatched
to the scene. Order was restored only
after number of persons were injur-
ed.
Policemen were fighting desperately
with the rioters when the guards
charged the strikers with drawn bay
onets and dispersed them.
Most of the strikers were Hungar-
ians and Austrians who walked out
when wage increase of four cents an
hour was refused them.
Three strikers are In Jail and a
fourth is in the hospital with wounds
inflicted in the fighting
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
CITY NEWS.

biggest race meet in Western
Illinois, at LaHarpe, August l, and
8. 5000 for speed; three $1,000
races; $1,000 for free attractions
Don't fail to attend.
3 2kgs. Armours oats, zoe;
pkgs. Birdseye matches, 23c; jar
rubbers, sc per doz Closing out sale.
NJ. C. Bever, PIG North Thirteenth.
The case of M. r. Angel VS.. n.
Friedman and A. Cohan went to trial
before jury in Judge Mcnamara $
court today. The jury is composed OF
Lorenzo Scott, Carl Marlin, j. A.
Phillips, John Tigue, Ernest Clemens
and v. E. Hemingway. The plaintiff
is asking to be put in possession OF
the Hippodrome theatre. alleging that
the lease has not been lived up to.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

Long Commission Co. Grain Letter.
Furnished by Long Commission Co..
403 Main st. Telephone No.i350-351.1
CHICAGO, July A.-Corn-Favor-
able crop reports. slightly easier ten
dency in the cash market, and sharp
decline in oats were factors working
today against the corn market, which
declined gradually around 2 cents per
bushel for the deferred deliveries. Re-
ports of beneficial rains in the south
west were especially gratifying. al
though crop news from the principal
corn states was also Of an encouraging
character. Receipts and offerings to
arrive continue light, even at present
extreme high prices, but cash corn did
not quite hold the best figures obtain
ing yesterday. Much depends upon
the action Of congress, and that body
is showing no disposition to hurry the
food bill.
Oats-July oats led sharp decline
in all deliveries. Harvesting is pro.
crossing rapidly and early yields re-
ported are very large. While the coun.
try offerings have not, so far, been
heavy, because the market has been
advancing, it is quite likely that the
present dropping tendency will tend
to discourage the holding proclivities
of the farmer. Sample values are of
4 cents to cents at the close Belat.
ed holders of July are now getting SO
close to new crop deliveries that II
seems likely that the support from
that source will be lacking during the
xest Of the current month
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
SUBMARINE
DESTROYED
Came Up Underneath Merchant snip
and Few Well Placed Shots
Ended its y
Career.

CUnited Press Leased Wire Service
A GULF PORT, July 24.-The career
of German submarine recently came
to swift end when that craft, In
coming to the surface, rose directly be
meath big steamer Of the Alfred Holt
line, short distance out Of Liverpool
according to the master OF steamer
docking here today.
With attention apparently occupied
entirely on disposing OF q smaller
steamer several miles away, the sub
marine was unaware Of the large
steamer. Both were moving In the
same general direction. The ship ca
reened sharply from the upward blow,
but Immediately slid safely from the
enemy's back. The submarine came
up only few hundred feet away and
fully exposed, furnished a fine target
for the ships gunners. A few well
placed shots were sufficient.
The captain of the ship arriving
here today declared this is the second
time to his knowledge that subma-
rine has met destruction by coming up
beneath a merchant ship.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
Congress Wants to Know.

Congress Wants to Know.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, July 24.-President
Wilson's demand to be left unhindered
In conducting the war was met in the
senate today by Senator Lodge Of Mas
sachusetts, who declared congress Is
responsible for raising money from the
people and has the right to know how
it is spent"
Republicons-and some democrats
seemed unabashed by the presidents
letter that the proposed congressional
committee to oversee government ex
penditures would be coldly received
There are already committees to
INQUIRE into such expenditures, said
Senator Overman, interrupting Lodge
"They never meet and never intended
to meet" Lodge retorted.
Chairman Penrose, charged there
has been inefficiency in both army and
navy and that some day he would ask
for an investigation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
/ WOMAN SPEAKS.

A WOMAN SPEAKS.
Help me. o God, to keep before my
eyes
The larger vision Of this war; to be
Inspired each day by the noble
thoughts that rise,
OF duty. honor, country and OF Thee,
Lest / forget, and think OF only one
Who goes from me, to see his duty
done!
Help me to think of war as one vast
whole
or human effort, struggling towards
the right,
Ever advancing nearer to the goal
OF freedom from the iron rule OF
might,
Lest forget, and in my sorrow see
Only the face of him who goes from
Let me remember, on the fateful day
When women send their men across
the sea,
That with brave smiles on trembling
lips they say,
God bless and bring you safely
back to mel"
Help me, o God. in that black hour,
/ pray,
Lest forget to be as brave as they!
New York Times.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
PREPARED FOR
DRAFT RIOTS
War Department is Ready to Take
Charge II There are Any
Outbreaks on Day
Of Call.
lBy Webb Miller, United Press Staff
Correspondents

Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July 24.-The war
department is prepared for any draft
riots. While not anticipating trouble,
every step has been taken to check
any disturbance on the day men are
SUNNI oned before boards for exami-
nation.
Thus far the only evidence Of pos.
sible trouble is found in isolated
organizations OF 30 called "conscien-
tious DIRECTORS"
These organizations and other
"pacifist" groups are being watched.
To keep in close touch with the
situation, the provost marshal gener,
ais office is maintaining a barometer
of public opinion" Scores of news
papers are read carefully every day.
In every item telling of sporadic in
stances of resistance to registration
or draft the names of Collectors" are
noted. ~
By putting into the hands of the
people themselves the operation of
the draft machinery, the war de-
partment believes 1t has avoided
riots. The military has no hand in
the draft until the training process
starts. Only few men are sum
moned at one time before the tri-
bunals.
Men who registered on June in
one city and now reside in another
will not have to answer the draft in
the place of registration.
Local boards may order the physi-
cal examination of any person called
and the hearing on claim for
exemption or discharge transferred
10 another local board" the exemp-
don regulations state.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
Spies In the Air.

.LUnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PERMANENT CAMP OF. THE
A NJ ERI N EXPEDITIONARY
ARMY IN FRANCE, July 24.-French
patrol aeroplanes guarding the
secrets back of the battle lines re,
doubled their watchfulness today to
prevent German aerial eyes spying
out the location of the sammies
camp.
For days the French authorities
Nsay the Germans have been endeavor
ing to locate the site of the American
camp, sending plane after plane in
"Reminiscences. Yesterday several
American officers touring the eoun
try Witnessed thrilling air battle ir
the cloudless sky as French patrols
beat back fifteen curious German
planes. More battles are expected.
/ Major General Sibert, camp com
mander, dined at noon today with his
neighboring French commander.
-Sl1hscriha for Tha Gate {Tff1s al
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
peformed Baby Is Dead.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
+ CHICAGO, July 24.ASociety was
relieved of Baby Meter, early this
afternoon.
DR.. Harry J. Haiselden's verdict OF
death to infants of hopeless imper'
fections was allowed to stand. No
one of the medical profession In
tervened.
Anticipating investigation from the
coroner's office, DR.. Haiselden. who
remained at the child's bedside until
it died, declared that "if 1t was
humane to take the life of crippled
horse, why not that OF babe doom.
ed to imbecility"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
ReprIewe for condemned Man,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, July 24-"Chicken joe
Campbell, convicted murderer OF Mrs
Odette Allen, wife OF former Warden
Allen OF the Illinois prison at Joliet
today was granted writ Of super.
sedeas to stay his execution on the
gallows this Friday. The stay order
which was issued here by Chief
Justice Carter, of the state supreme
court, will be effective until the up
per court has passed on the appeal
from the sentence convicting Camp,
bell.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
NomInated bv presfdent.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-President
Wilson this afternoon sent to the SEN
ate the nomination Of Edwin N. Hur-
ley Of Chicago and cambridge Colby of
New York to fill the positions on the
United States shipping board vacated
by Chairman Denman and John B.
White.
Hurley is to serve for SIX years and
Colby for three.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, July 24.-Money 9
all, 21s percent.
Six months. 5A@51h percent.
Mercantile paper, 5 percent.
Bar silver New York, 7S5sc.
Demand sterling, SAFE GIG.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

the investment, and this interest rate,
in the interest of the consumer ana
the investor, should be kept as low
as possible.
When we consider that the con-
struction of dams and hydroeleotric
work generally is undoubtedly the
most hazardous of all of our indus
trial undertakings except possibly
powder manufacture. and then when
we come to add to the exisencies or
construction the uncertainty OF ten
rre, we find an amount of risk whlch
first Of all is not in the interest or
the consumer and secondly torblds
construction.
How to Do IL.
The government can remove the
risk incident to the question OF ten
ure by giving the water power com
panies fixed tenure for fifty years
and at the end of fifty years agreeing
to extend the tenure for further
term upon mutually satisfactory
basis, or, failing in this, take the
property over on payment of its fair
value at the time the property is TAX
en- over, excluding franchise and 9TH
err values granted by the government
The final and equally important re-
Quisite of law would be that these
water powers should have the service
they render and the prices they
charge both regulated by the state
public utility commissions OF the
states in which the power is consum-
ed.
The reader will be surprised to
know how easily, by the passage OF
fair legislation, the resumption OF
water power development can be
brought about. If he wants to learn
of something really difficult instead
of simple, let him talk to the few
congressman and senators-not more
than per cent of the entire repre-
sentation-who have for years kept
the congress from passing construc-
tive water power legislation. Their
claim has been that our water pow
ers are to be grabbed and stolen from
the people, but they have no facts or
reasonable assumptions to support
this claim, and when challenged, as
they have been time after time, to
bring forward sound reasons for their
position, they have always failed.
The fact that absolute regulation
FTof rates and service is asked for by
the water power people, which In It.
self fully protects the public, is
brushed aside. We successfully regu-
late our railroad rates and service
and could in the same intelligent
manner regulate our water powers
and in this way protect the public and
encourage development.
Time for the Rank and File to Awake.
Statements attacking capital, for
some reason or other, make about a
T, thousand times as much impression
as can possibly be created by stating
the simple unanswerable truth in re-
fply thereto; and until the people
generally realize the gravity of this
entire situation we shall go right
along allowing the present penalties
| to accumulate until startling neces-
fsities make the rank and file wake
up and demand of the government
encouraging laws for the development
Of an industry that can do more for
them than any other single branch OF
our industrial life
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
Not for Us

Denison Bulletin: We hope this
government will not favor any sort
of reprisals against the Germans tor
bombing open towns and killing
women and children by way Of air,
ship raids. Such raids have dond
more to injure Germany than they
have any other country, and for the
allies to try the same game would
only breed contempt for their boosted
humanity.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
one Fact clear Enouah.

Kansas City Star: Nothing seems
clear about the political situation in
Germany except that whatever chan
cellor is in Office the militarists con-
tinue to rule the government.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
[Stanp1
Postmasters shall forward all mail
matter addressed American Expedi-
tionary Forces" to New York.

Order No. 413. June 10. 1917.
Pursuant to section 4021. revised
statutes (Section 1853, Postal Laws
and Regulations), mail agency Is
hereby established at Bordeaux,
France, or such other port in France
as may be more convenient for con-
Quoting the postal service in connec-
ton with the United States expedi-
tionary forces in Europe, to be known
as the United States mail agency, In
France, and Marcus H. Bum Is ap-
pointed as postal agent in charge.
A. s. BURLESON,
ID. B. 1889 Postmaster General.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
EntertaIns at Breakfast.

EnteFtdIHS at 6FedkIdoe'
Mrs. James G.. Thomas, 627 Orleans
avenue, entertained twelve young
women at a breakfast this morning in
honor of Miss Ignore Rich and her
guest. Miss Eesnore Shutes, OF Rich
mond. Ind. Misses Leaffa and Mary
Margaret Thompson we're guests from
out of town.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED.

WANTED-Putty runner tglazter) to
work at bench. Large sash and
door factory. Address Skill" care
Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

WANTED At once, 10000 dull
safety razor blades to sharpen at
Woodbury's, 1904 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

WANTED loan money on furni-
ture. pianos, live stock. ETC., on easy
payments. Strictly private. Phone
963. Keokuk Loan Co. Over Miller's
shoe store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR RENT-Four room apartment.
first floor, near car line. Enquire
2013 Des Moines street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

WANTED at Keokuk Brick
and Tile Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

New York Herald: Isn't Germany
getting pretty far down in the scala
when it takes to ''strafe-ing" Ittla
LberiaI ->--7S r. 80
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

WANTED Position as cook by one
| experienced. Address Cook, care
l'thts office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

WANTED Room, with modern con-
veniences. Address A. B. c.. care
Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
al o. Il. EXCURSION

Ladies Of A. 0. II. excursion to
Quincy Friday, July 9th, on steamer
Keokuk. Boat leaves at 7 a. M, Fare
so cents round trip.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

WANTED Experienced waitress and
dishwasher at the Boston, 325 Main
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR RENT-Modern house, 915
Timea. Apply Mrs. George Nor
Ram, GIG Timea.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR RENT Modern eight room
house, OLE Orleans avenue. Phone
Red 1772.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

wANTED-By middle age man, posi-
ton of clerkship or as travelling
salesman. Can give best of refer
ences. Address Salesman, care this
office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

observation-disclosures and laborers.
also drill runner, Montrose, Iowa
Good camp at plant, Burlington Quar-
ny Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

WANTED-,Lawn mowers to sharpen,
price soc; work guaranteed. Now
ers called for and delivered. Geo.
Talley. Phone Black 1879.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR RBNT-Seven room modern
house, 124 North Fourth. See e.
e. Brownlee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR SAIIE-Whitney player piano.
slightly used. Priced low for quick
sale. Duncan-Schell Furn. Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR SALE-On easy terms, nice
truck farm, nearly 6 acres, miles
out on Johnson road. Fair five room
house and outbuildings; plenty water.
For terms apply VIM. Timberman,
Keokuk. Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
FoR SALE.

FOR SALE Six room, all modern
house, in good condition. near
Twelfth Concert. Price low for quick
sale. Phone Black 1242 or inquire
1919 Concert.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Modern six room house.
| IT North Twelfth street. Phone
1854.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
Why Hydroelectric Development Lays

Problem, the War,
Legislation From Congress the United
I. n
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24
Registering keokuk Women. +.


Miss Blood, chairman Of the Keokuk
unit woman's committee Of national
defense, at meeting of the executive
committee last night, outlined the
work which will be necessary to be
done in registering the Keokuk WON
en- for the Hoover food pledge and for
volunteer service. There were pres.
ent at the meeting Miss Blood, Miss
Elizabeth Collier, Mrs. Stephen Irwin,
Mrs. John c. Scott, Miss Nina Phil.
lips, Mrs. Hugh J. Robertson, Mrs.
Harry Merrick, Miss Julia Conroy and
Mrs. Grace Wirth, officers of the com
mittee and ward chairmen. The ward
chairmen made out q list of helpers
to distribute the cards for registra,
tion, all OF which must be completed
by July 3D. 1t Is not anticipated that
any women shall refuse registration,
but should there be such refusal a
separate list will be kept, SO that the
canvas will be complete poll of all
women in the city and In the town.
ship. Miss Blood spoke of the plan
which is being followed in the state
of Missouri where the women are all
required to go to central polling
places on July %, and all the regis
tration made in one day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR SALE-6-year old mare, good
driving horse. Enquire Archie K
Peters, Mooar, la. Phone 1920 FS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-24

FOR RE1NT-s25 Bank, six rooms.
gas, bath, cheaply heated. Good
|neighborhood. Tel. Red 562.