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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
If CONSUMPTION Gets You
This Is What You Mr..
THOSE WHO MUST REGlS1 ER-EvFpv ~,
attained his twenty-hrst birthday and who has a A
thrty-first birthday. o'
MILE ia

WHEN TO REGISTER-June 8, 1917 ,
WHERE TO REeIsTER-At the regular VOTING nI. ~ to
clnct In which make PERMANENT home with ~ m TIL
captions: 49," 'hese
IF YOU ARE ILL and cannot place of reovs.,
to clerk
registration day for information. ~ '' on Or \
IF YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME-You mu reoiss. !.
registration to reach the polling place by Appv a
'HpV 70 N
Buff III home In a citv ~ eooo.
ton shall apply the civ sr
the - e'N 'nss{
IF YOU FAIL TO REesTER-the CONSUMPTION law prov,u
atty OF not to exceed Jail
thereafter resal
he Is OF the specified '' 'esSi
THOSE WHO EXEMPTED
The president does proclamation ,h.
exempt from bearing physically will FIRST
ated The president Indicates ~
leves needed to munjo,s
supplies and do 80 an
The president Is expected to exempt sIno
with dependent families 's'
president gives indication
will be carried what called or how tt
scripts shall ~ 's
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

Ebenezer J. Hill, of Connecticut. republican
member of the ways and means committee.
warns congress and the country that the war
revenue bill, sweeping as it is, is only start
err in the taxation scheme made necessary by
our entrance into the conflict with Germany.
He has no doubt that, Notwithstanding the
great sum to be raised this year. we shall be
called upon to raise three billion. siI hundred
million dollars next year. He thinks our ex-
penditures this year will be ten billion dollars
and that next year they Will be fifteen billion
dollars. Both these estimates include the cost
of financing the allies I'VE might as we'll face
this proposition like men" he saws. land not
haggle about a tax on jewelry, tax on automo-
biles, and this tax and that The tax is going
to reach everybody before you get through with
it."
No doubt the tax will reach everybody. nor
will any good citizen complain when called Nd
on to pay his share Of the war burden if con
gross shows good sense in the matter Of dis+ri-
button. This the committee Of which the Con
nectlcut representative is a minority member
did not do when It framed the pending bill.
Judging from his remarks in congress. Mr.
Hill knows d good deal about taxation nar+icr-
larry tariff taxation. He has vide acauain+-
ance among manufacturers and ne has rosi4iva
opinions about the wisdom Of PROPOSALS To
abolish the free list by collecting dr,r, ~ ton
per cent. on all articles now imported fraa ~
duty. Probably many manufacturers Will 4,,5
1t hard to do business if all raw materials i'm
ported for use IN manufacturing are to he
taxed at the customs houses 1t will NOT 10
worth while to "haggle'' about the taxes Mr. /
Hill mentioned in his speech in the house, bnt
1t will pay to question: the proposal to tar al
raw materials and unfinished products with
out regard to the use to which they are to he
put ~ NC
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
DON'T BE PANICkY

New York American: This country
Is not bankrupt. and is not going 10
be bankrupt.
! But IT can be seriously injured by
officials and others who join in the
chorus: Save your pennies; don't
spend cent; hoard your money"
Such advice could mean hard times
and bad times. depression, business
stagnauon. real national misfortune.
The total income of the United
States amounts to $50, 000,000,000 a
year.
The prosperity of the United States
depends on keeping money in circu-
lation and keeping business going
nation with an income of $780,
oO0,000,000 yearly cannot be bank
rupted or seriously injured by spend
ing S7.o00.0o0,000.
All that is needed Is that money
raised by public taxation should be
raised justly and spent wisely.
Let those carry the load of taxa
ton that have the strength to carry
1t: let no public money lent to the
allies be sQuandered in shameful.
criminal war profits for ammunition
or trusts.
Let the business, the normal buy
ing and selling of the country. go on
-and there win be no real trouble.
or otherwise, in the Tilted
States.
By ell means let us increase pro-
1Geuon and efficiency.
Let us use waste land and put to |
worS hands that have been idle.
But officials must not at the same |
time talk increased production and !
advocate a cowardly parsimony that I
Souid strangle the buying power, de-
s1roy commerce and production
simultaneously
These that say Save everything,
,on't buy, be frightened and stingy,"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
Don't Buy Their High stuffs.

Cedar Rapids Republican: The food
spectators will soon be up against
the American summer. which means
a season OF growing things Those
who are still holding potatoes would
better dump them on the markets for
they are going to take big tumble
in a short time. Everything Is going
to be cheaper. In the meantime,
rather than pay the high prices that
are still demanded tell the specula-
tors to keep their goods and try TO
get along without them for while
longer. Don't buy the things that
have been marked up. There are
substitutes for everything you eat.
You can do without white -four for
a short time. Buy something equally
good that's cheaper The spectators
can not stand up against such a
policy and in little while you viii
find the things you want are cheaper.
Don't yield to the sharks, fight them
in your own way and with your own
weapons.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
RIVER RIPPLES

A large crowd went to Quincy today
on st. Mary's church annual excursion.
The G. W. Hill took the excursionists
down, leaving here at $50 this morn
ing. The boat will return in time to
take Moonlight out Of here tonight.
The G. w. Hill brought a large ex-
cursion down from Burlington yester-
day. The boat locked here at $50
o'clock. After making trip TO War
saw, the Hill picked up the excursion
lists who had left the boat here to see
the town, and left at o'clock. The
excursion was the annual Eagles out
ing.
The steamer Keokuk brought an ex-
cursion up from Quincy yesterday al
SO. The boat returned to Quincy late
in the afternoon and is scheduled to
return on her regular trip tonight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE
SOME FUTURE DAY.

SOME FUTURE DAY.
Some future day when what is is not,
When all old faults and folIies forgot
And thoughts of differences passed like dreams ava!
Wen meet again, future day,
When all that hindered, all that vexed our love.
AS tall rank weeds will climb the blade above,
When all but it has yielded decay,
Wen meet again upon future day
When we have proved each his course alone
The wide world. and learnst what's now unknown,
itave made life clear, and worked out each a way,
Wen meet agan-we shall have much TO say.
With happier mood. and feelings born anew,
Our boyhood's bygone fancies we'll review,
Talk Ger old talks, play used to play.
And meet again. many future day.
Some day which oft our heart shall yearn to
n some far year though distant yet to be-
Shall we ndeed-ye winds and water say
Meet yet again, upon some future day?
Arthur Hugh C1ough
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

1 Cedar Rapids Republican: The man
/ they called 'Gussie" is the only con-
gresham who has so far dared to re-
/ sign from politics TO enlist in the
! army lou can never judge man by
his name, not even by his nickname.
Sioux City Journal: The main eff
feet OF secret session of the SEN
ate appears TO be TO make the news
papers more careful about getting alb
soluteiy accurate and comprehensive
reports OF the proceedings.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: One of the
things that have come to be looked
upon as axioms in this country is that
there is nothing like publicity. That
III helps every good and honest pur-
pose. and that it acts as blight upon
every crooked game. That being the
case, why should the income tax be
regarded as a secret procedure. Why
should not the lists be published, or
at least. like those of the common
taxpayers. be at the disposal of any
one who is interested in the matter?
Rolfe Arrow: If you are of proper
age and want to escape CONSUMPTION,
tHe safest YET - " set puSS On q
farm
Manchester Democrat: Under cover
of the war, industries are wilfully ,as-
regarding and Intentionally violating
the antitrust law Of the country.
Cedar Rapids Record: Our million
aires and billionaires should sanction
the principle of Consumption as applied
to their inflated incomes IL they are
as patriotic as most of them claim.
Fort Dodge Messenger: Japan mus.
realize that IL she is to share in the
benefits of this war she must do her
bit" She can render a great service
just now 1t seems likely she will not !
be found wanting.
Dubuque TelegraphHerald: This
should start in the inter !
Tor, In the rural communities, of the
state from which the demand came |
that these (blue lawsj laws be allowed
to remain on the statute books.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
PERSONALS.

Mrs. w. j. Perkins of Oskaloosa.
Iowa, who has been visiting the fam
lily of Geo. A. Fry, left the city Sat
urday for Chicago. to visit her son.
Shirley. From Chicago she will go
to Lake Forest to spend the summer
with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Perk-
ms.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

Carow. Paul Beppler, ST., L, R \
nison, P. G. Parker, H. c. Wims.1
G. Vollmer, A. Griffel, Paul Ben1
Jr., Geo. L. Heck. Jr., K. J MI
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

alsSa DIT Tor uncle Sam?
~ There are plenty Of II
in his employ which
open to. you If you will only taks
trouble to find out what they
By working for Uncle Sam Won
be performing as patriotic duty
fighting for him.
Miss Lillian M. Perkins, secrI
local civil service board at the n
kuk postofffce, will be glad to
you how you can help Uncle Sam
Notice has been received by \
service examiners that men who
to work for Uncle Sam In the d
yards or arsenals will have u
fares refunded If they /
an agreement to stay for six monI
or If they work for six months, d
will be given fare refunds.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

and neighbor. Mrs. Rebecca Wolf
one day this week
Henry Little is in Fort Madison do
ing some carpenter work.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

Success is claimed for a unique experiment
in municipal affairs which has been in progress
IN Milwaukee for more than year. The pres
ent mayor, when he took office, announced that
he felt the need of getting in touch with all
classes if he was to represent the whole city.
He issued invitations to all the civic organiza-
tions the members of which were interested in
better city government to send representatives
to an advisory civic cabinet. Some thirty or
CARNATIONS responded, most of them delegating
their presidents. The cabinet has, on its own
and on invitation. investigated vari-
Gus subjects that engaged public attention or
required governmental action. That the inter
est has been sustained and healthy is shown bv
the fact that the monthly meetings were at
tended by eighty per cent of the total member
ship. Friction that existed between the mayor
and the common council has been lessened and
the recommendations Of the cabinet, covering
vide range of important subjects, have been
almost uniformly favorably acted upon by both
he mayor and the council. Human nature
must be supremely harmonious in Milwaukee
-nder any other condition this experiment in
municipal government would seem to be fore
doomed to failure.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
The Snanenna4

ne Scdpe9oat,
Kansas City Star: 1t used to be the
gold bugs that jackleg statesmen
blamed for all our woes Now it is
the munition makers
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

Let our object be our country, our whole
country and nothing but our country
Daniel Webster
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

Washington's Official Bulletin seems TO b
,attarned after the London Court Circular.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

George Creel, a magazine writer, who mar
ried Blanche Bates, former wife of the actor
Sothern and a friend of one of the Wilson
girls, thus possessing eminent qualifications for
service as chairman of the national CEN
sorship board, has performed at least one
notable public service. Senator Lodge who
had favored the censorship section of the es-
pionage bill, changed his mind and voted for
the elimination of the proposal to restrict dis
cussion of the governments policies after read
ing copy Of Mr.. Creel's Official Bulletin,
daily publication recently inaugurated despite
the high cost of print paper and In face of the
fact that the great newsgathering agencies of
the country are doing satisfactory service in
behalf of the reading public. Mr.. Lodge de-
clared that he had come to the conclusion that
it would be better not to have any censorship
8. than TO permit that board to exclude prac
ticallv everything from the newspapers of the
country" An altogether reasonable conclusion
The CreeI appointment may not be justified by
events, but it resulted in something worth
while when it became factor in bringing about |
Mr. Lodges change of heart
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

The German government seems to be com
posed Of another little group of wilful men.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21

Among the present activities of food gam
bIers is the maintenance of a lobby in Wash
ington against the administration measures for
organizing the agricultural resources of the
country. There should be no mercy shown to
these selfish and dangerous obstructionists.
The bills before congress were drawn up after
the most careful study and consultation with
experts throughout the land. The powers
asked are no more than those which our allies
have found essential. Delay can but work
hardship to the nation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-21
TO WORI
FOR UNCLE sal

Do you want to do
. bit for Uncle Sam?
: There are plenty OF i,
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
SETS NEW RECORD
 IN HIS PLANE
Daring Italian F1ier Goes From Italy to England in
 Machine.

London, Sept. 25.-Captain Lauriat. one of the most daring Italian avia- tors, who has twice been decorated with military medals for valor, ac- companied by an observer made the first Italy-to England flight today, re- beating the feat in 1910 of the late George Chavez in crossing the Alps Captain Lauriat covered 700 English miles in 722 minutes. His machine, which is of new type, started from Turin this morning. Captain Lauriat flew at a height of 10, 800 feet. He encountered high wind, fog banks, rainstorms and clouds on the route. which lay over Modane and Culoz in southeastern France, thence over the French battle lines in northern France to Cape Grisnez and thence across the English channel. He brought mail to the Italian ambassa- dor.
 On May 30 last British biplane with five persons on board arrived iii Rome direct from London, having stopped only at Paris, Turin and Pisa on the way.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
AUSTRIANS TRY
 TO REGAIN GROUND
But Are Repulsed by Italians Who
 Are Prepared

Rome, Sept. 25.-The Austrians made a counter attack yesterday on the positions which the Italians re- gently captured in the Marmolada re- zion. In this effort the attacking forces suffered heavy losses, accord ing to war office announcement The text of the statement reads:
 There was artillery activity along the entire front yesterday.
 A counter attack by storming par ties against the positions recently oc- cupied by us in the Marmolada re- zion cost the enemy considera ble losses and some prisoners.
 The railway line in the Bazza Val ley cast of Tolmino was tho objec- tive of our air forces yesterday. In the morning one of our lombard ing squadrons, well escorted arrived almost by surprise over the railway station of Grahavo when an intensi- fled railway movement was proceed ing, and four tons of bombs were dropped there. At night an airship. by dropping numerous high explo- sive bombs, greatly damaged an es- tablishment in the neighborhood of Podmelec. At the same time another airship again bombarded numerous enemy troops in the Chapovano Val ley.
 1 down by our airmen, fell in flames
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

No matter what ails your cN gentle, thorough laxative shoul ways be the first treatment givj
 If your little one Is out-o4 half-sick, isn't resting. eating acting naturally-look, Mother!) tongue is coated. This is sur that the little stomach, liver bowels are clogged with waste. cross, irrita ble, feverish, stomach breath bad or has stomach -achel rhoea, sore throat, full of cold. teaspoonful of "California Syr,I Figs" and in a few hours all thu stipated poison, undigested foot sour bile gently moves out of thd bowels without griping. and you a we'll, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after this harmless fruit laxative" bd it never fails to cleanse the little liver and bowels and sweeten tn mach and they dearly love it's ant taste. Full directions for b children of all ages and for g1 ups printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig sy Ask your druggist for a 50-cent of California Syrup of Figs" see that it made by the "Californ, Syrup Company"
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
WERE NOT GIVEN
 PROPER TREATMENT
More Facts Concerning German Treat ment of British Prisoners in
 German East Africa.

London, Sept. 25.-Details concern ing the treatment by the Germans of British prisoners in German East Afri- ca are contained in a white paper just issued. The paper contains a mass of testimony recited by prisoners and others, including a number of women, to the effect that the Germans delib- erate1y adopted policy to lower the prestige of the British in the eyes of the natives, forcing them to do all manner of degrading work and sub jecting them to terrible hardships without proper food, clothing and shelter Bed linen was offered to the prisoners, but they were forced to lodge in native huts which were damp, and all became i'll. The commandant, according to the testimony, declared that the prisoners had no rights and that anything was good enough for the British.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
HEARINGS ON TODAY.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Hearings were begun today before the senate immigration committee on Senator Calder's bill to naturalize in three months more than 6OO,00O aliens who have declared their intention of be- coming American citizens, but whose declarations, under present law cannot be acted upon for years.
 The department of labor, which has officially approved the bill, estimates that approximately half of the declar- ants are of military age. They would be subject to military service under the pending alien draft bill
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
l fatal injuries on a Japanese trades

fatal injuries on a Japanese trades man.
 The complaint admitted that the crime was not intentional and that it occurred during intoxication. In es- caping from the police Neumoir is said to have knocked over toilet powder manufacturer. It was alleged that the Japanese was kicked and that he received internal injuries from which he died five hours later
 The public prosecutor recommended penal servitude for ten years. The fine was imposed including a civil ac- tion instituted by the family of the victim.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
PULLAR
 X NVEN
POLICE WATCHING
 STEEL PLANTS
Are Afraid That Strikers Will Do
 Harm

Portland, Ore, Sept. 25.-Police steel ship building plants, where ap- proXimately 4,0OO workmen went on strike yesterday to enforce demands for increased wages and the closed shop. City officials announced that picketing at the plants would not be tolerated.
 G. Y. Harry, federal mediator, said he was still without official advices from Washington regarding federal action to adjust the differences be- tween the workmen and their em- ployers.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
EXPLOSION KILLS
 ONE, INJURIES THREE
Accident Said to Have Been Caused by F1arc-up in Lowell
 Today.

Lowell, Mass, Sept. 25.-One man was killed and 8 others injured today by an explosion at the plant of the Newton Mfg. Co.,, which is engaged in making shells for the government. Harry Cluin of this city was instant ly killed and three of the men were so badly hurt that they were removed to a hospital. Officers of the com pany said the explosion was acciden- tai and probably was caused by a f,are-up while workmen were filling shells
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES.

New York, Sept. 25.-Sessions were continued today of the convention of the national exposition of chemical in dustries, which is being attended by large number of chemists from parts of the country and Canada. The chem istry committee of the National Re- search Council will meet this after noon, and later Dr. Alexander Silver man of the University of Pennsylvania will deliver lecture on the manu- fracture of glass.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
BANKERS IN SESSION.
Nearly Every Section of Country Rep
 resented in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City, Sept 25.-Bankers from virtually every section of the country were in attendance today at the opening session of the war con- vention of the American Bankers as- sociation.
 One of the subjects to come up to- day was the relation of trust com panies to the federal reserve system. Some of the speakers contended that the merging of state banks with the federal system must inevitably lead to a conflict of authority and confusion.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
0,nELL VS. WOODING.

Jacob J. O'Dell, through F. B. Hun eerford. has brought suit for damages of s10O against c. H. Wooding. Pa ners are returnable in city court this month. The men are both engaged in the house moving business and according to the plaintiff, the defend- ant took timber, beams and jacks be- longing to him. The plaintiff alleges that the misrepresentation of his prop crtv took place July 15, 1916, the materta; being kept for two months.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
SEEKING MORE PAY
Captains, Mates, and Pilots Present Demands for Wage Increase in San Francisco.

San Francisco. Sept. 25.-Captains, mates and pilots of 200 Pacific coast ships have presented demands for a general wage increase approXimating s15 per month, 12 per cent ad- vance over the present scale, it be-
 came known today. The demands were made on behalf of 15,00 men employed on ships out of San Fran
 cisco and Seattle, it was said. No conferences between the men and the employers have been held, but hope was expressed on both sides that the differences might be amicably settled
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
CIVIU RIGHTS BILL.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Conferences on the soldiers and sailors civil rights bill were resumed today by senate and
 house judiciary sub- b-commlttees. Con- sideration of a new section providing for a government guarantee for one year against lapse or forfeiture of en- listed mems insurance policies was the chief business before the conference.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

newspapers in various countries re- garding peace negotiations said to have been initiated by certain powers are entirely false. Equally devoid of foundation are reports attributing any particular importance to the con- ference in Berne, which has been convoked by the so-called alliance for the realization of durable peace, with which neither the Russian gov ernment nor her allies had anything to dO."