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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
WHY RAILROADS NEED MORE MONEY.

No clearer statement OF the reasons prompt
ing the railroads TO ask for higher freight
rates has been made than that presented before
the interstate commerce commission by FAIRFAX
Harrison. PRESIDENT Of the Southern Railway
system The AcanlSon law settlement will cost
the Southern railway million dollars year.
Coal last wear cost the company three million,
nine hundred thousand dollars. For the year
sitter july one Ii will cost over SIX million DOL
lars The company faces an increase OF two
Cn-sIlfs2. SIX hundred thousand dollars IN next
years accounts for materials and supplies
other than coal. Salaries and wages OF JUNIOR
Officers sn9 Of employees other than the men en-
saSsG IN train service and the shop crafts have
beer increased. Mr.. Harrison explains that
The company felt IL necessary In justice to
these men especially the clerks, to increase
their compensation to enable them to meet the
higher cost of living and to reward their loyal
efforts His statement is as frank as IL Is
clear. His company must meet increased an
nual costs of over six million dollars. But last
wear its income was nine millions; for the hrst
six months of this year it did as well or better.
When the six millions have been taken out
there will be left an income of three million dol
lars above fixed charges. ''On this showing, "
Mr. Harrison said to the commission, 'we are
not here to talk of being ruined; we are not
here to talk about suffering disaster. Perhaps
we could live for while under these condl-
tons, but we are here to say that under such
conditions we must cease to grow. " Right
here is the point the public should keep in
mind When the railroads cease to grow, other
industries will stop growing. Today operat-
ing cost is out of proportion to railroad income.
Income must be increased by higher charges for
service. There is no other way, short of gov
eminent ownership, to keep the country's trans
portation facilities adequate
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
: kAHokA, MO. !
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Rev. Madison H. Butler died at
his home in this city, Monday morn
ing. April 80, 1917, at 1885 O'Clock
at the age Of seventy years and six
days. Funeral services from the M
u. church Tuesday afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock conducted by S. A. Rear. IN.
terment in Kahoka cemetery. Rev.
Butler was retired pastor of the
I'm. E. church. He is survived by
four daughters.
J. p. Scott, delegate from Clark
county, Ralph Ladd, delegate from
Scotland county, accompanied by C
L. Young of this city, left Monday
morning for Springfield, Mo, to at.
tend the Woodmen state camp
All the necessary papers have been
signed and Contractor j. I. Wlliford
will begin the erection OF Kahoka's
handsome new school building within
a few days. The building is to be
completed by November 10.
Prof. p. L.. Collier, of Carrollton.
fthe newly elected superintendent Of
Kahoka public schools, spent last
Thursday and Friday visiting the
schools and getting acquainted. He
made a favorable impression
Mrs. NJ. Y. Martin went to ST.
| Louis Saturday for a few weeks visit.
Miss Winnie Weatherman, of this
city, has been employed as teacher
In the LaPlata schools for the com
ing year.
Mrs. X. P. Wilson suffered par.
alytic stroke at her home in this city
Monday night She is reported in a
critical condition.
! Stanley Sherwood is at home from
] a trip to Oklahoma.
Harold Faulk is at home from q
western and northern trip.
Mrs. Warren Ingold is the guest 81
Canton friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Seyb were
guests of ySeokuk relatives over Sun
day.
Circuit court convened Monday II
an adjourned term.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

their own glory and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Will wreck
and ruin popular government just as surely %
the kettle will crack and sink the pot.
The world was big enough for both Oh theili
once. but the antipodes are neighbors now and,
by the means of communication, the
globe is so contracted that it behooves us to
throw ourselves with all our strength into the
work of extirpating divine right" dynasties
whose existence is a perpetual menace to our
own.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
Railroad Jobs for Women.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
CHICAGO, May 3.-Three more
railroads today announced that In
the future they would employ women
in all departments possible. where
the men had left their positions to
join the colors.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul, Chicago and Alton and the
Monon route are the roads preparin
to meet the situation created by 4
shortage of men. Employees who ell
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
The Mothers Reconciliation.

Chicago Evening Post: A Sunday
or so ago the vested choir OF ST
Marks church, Evanston, marched in
solemn professional to the music OF
the "Son of God Goes Forth to War"
The symbolic cross led through this
vaulted aisles to the chancel, and
Immediately behind it came the flag.
A thrill went through the standing
congregation as it Joined in the
strains of the martial hymn. It was
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

have wrapped your toes In bandages
to look like bundles. who have ed
salves that turned your toes raw and
sore, and used plasters that would
shift from their place and never
get the corn. and who have dag
and picked at your corns with
knives and scissors and perhaps
made them bleed-just quit tn ese old
and painful ways and try "Gets-It
just once. You put or drops on,
and it dries at once. There's moth
ing to stick. You can put your shoe
and stocking right on again. The
pain is all. gone: Then the corn
Ioosens from your toe. and off 1t
comes "Gets-It" is the biggest sell
ing corn remedy in the WORLD today.
There's none other as good. o.
"Gets-It" is sold by druggists
everywhere, csc a bottle. or sent on
receipt OF price by E. Lawrence & Co..
Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Keokuk and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy b.
& Co.. Wilkinson & CO.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

Prompt investigation and strong-hand-
ed settlement Of all general strikes
is duty that the federal government
may well assume and carry out.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: Not always
does an ex-member of the United
States senate make a good member OF
the house of Representatives. There's
Mason, of Illinois, William E.; fat and
fatuous, who utterly fails to come up
to the requirements of man who has
had as much experience in public lie
as he has had OF what use is exper-
fence if it does not enlarge his vision
and increase his public usefulness?
Cedar Rapids Republican: Chica-
go's boob mayor has certainly proved
a Jonah for that city. At the present
time he is afraid to welcome even
General Joffre, officially. He is afraid
that some, persons in Chicago might
not like it. He is quoted as saying
that Chicago is essentially pro-Ger-
man city and though we are a. war
with Germany we must have regard
for that fact that many people in that
city do not like the war and they must
not be disturbed in mind. A Phila-
delphia paper satirically comments on
that situation by suggesting that il 1t
is such, perhaps. We would better
march the American army against
| Chicago before we tackle Berlin. The
fool mayor of Chicago ought to be con-
fined in an insane asylum.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Think
what the man who goes into connip-
tious over the sound of bursting auto
tire would do on a battlefield.
| Cedar Rapids Gazette: 1t is really
kind of fruit brokers to promise to
give loyal support to the government.
Secretary Redheld, having intimated
that he would keep his office open
about five minutes overtime to receive
this assurance, was not overwhelmed
by surprise at the spontaneous action
of handy spectators.
Des Moines Tribune: Considering
the number of men in this world who
are fighting mad, 1t seems a pity that
the ammunition plants can run only
twenty-four hours day
Des Moines Tribune: Exercises
like swimming, punching the bag,
swinging Indian clubs and lifting
weights are all excellent for reducing
fat arms" says one beauty expert
How about digging, raking and hoeing
in the garden?
Perry Chief: William G. Thaw, who
is lieutenant in the French aviation
squad, is keeping the somewhat ia
nous American name before the pub
lie but he is doing it in way the
American people like. A few more
heroic flights and some of the degen
crate acts of Harry K. Thaw will be
forg
Des Moines Capital: Among the
many calls that are being made upon
the people of Iowa as q result of the
war is one from the Y. M. C. A. which
. is conducting a national campaign for
s., 100000 to equip and maintain club
buildings wherever United States sol
diers are in camp. Iowa's share In
this fund has been fixed at $3.50 900
Anyone who is familiar with service
furnished by the Y. NJ c. A. on the
Mexican border and in Europe will say
that no money will be spent TO better
advantage than that contributed to
III
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

Speaking about patriotic sacrifice.
there is no doubt of the quality per-
yading the Dunwoodie Golf club OF
Louisville. Fifteen acres of the club
grounds are to be plowed up and Gull
tivated for the general good. Fewer
holes and more spuds, or vegetables
equally as good, applauds the foresight
of the elders.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
TODAY,S BIT OF VERSE
THE JOY OF THE Hgr

THE JOY OF THE HILLS
ride on the hills
forgive,
I forget
Idfe's hoard of regrets
All the terror and pain
OF the chatting chain.
Grind on, o cities, grind:
leave you blur behind.
] am lifted elate-the skies expand:
Here the worlds heaped gold Is PIE OF sand
Let them weary and work in their ua--cw walls
I ride with the voices OF waterfalls.
Erwin Markham.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

One Of tho best know for getting rid - scss-
s this wherever you have make eis Ssssa -s
tween two courses of actionperhaps sse HE ecFsss-
ask yourself (which share?" 1hS-s 81 tssss Soc
paths Is wide enough to admit my trss1s7s - u es
companion whost steps can help @ose Journey -as es
lven, whose WEAKNESS soiaee, .>ss sSrcsss
and then bear for little @s9s. a-s @ cs srs
Of these paths 10 wide enough, .hsa sssss rs- - s-
erence to the other-Robert Hcst-s
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
Use 'Gets-It," Lift
Corn Right Off
shriye,s, Loosens-and It's Gone!

"Just like taking the lid of-thats
how easy you can lift O corn of your
toe after it has been treated with
Hunt the wide world over and you'll
find nothing so magic, simple and
easy as "Gets-It." You folks who
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

Chicago grain quotations suggest the posi-
bility Of a change from voluntary meatless
days to enforced wheatless days
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

An industrious backwards farmer is re-
ported to have unearthed a valuable diamond.
A word to the wise
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

In the current number of The Bookman Pro
fessor John Dewey, Of Columbia university,
New York City, advances an interesting theory
as to our apparent apathy toward the war dur
ing the past two years He says that it argues
the real presence Of national spirit, not the
absence of such spirit; that it is because as
people we have come to realize our national
entity and that it has been hard blow and
slow process to give this entity proclamation
in speech and action. He sees, in the gradual
accumulation of hostility to Gernany's conduct
Of the war and in the upgrowth Of determine
ton to meet the issue with her, spirit far
more national in it's reality than was the quick
impulse which moved this people at the time of
the Spanish-American war. Professor Dewey IS
theory is stimulative Of interested considera-
ton and it is good III that it is optimistic of our
future. 1t cannot, however, be accepted with
out some doubt as to whether our past and
present hesitations are due to weighty consider
alton of our world relations and duties We
cannot thus free ourselves from the self-re-
proach of yielding to the temptations of the
easier part.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
TIDE "VIGILANTEs. y

It has been said that the pen is mightier
than the sword.'' AT this moment America
has drawn the sword, and is at war for human
freedom. But as many of our people do not
fully realize how much is at stake, national
organization of writer's and artists under the
name of ''The Vigilantes" has been started for
the purpose Of awakening in the youth Of the
United States a sense of public service and of
promoting mental, moral and physical pre-
paredness.
The organization includes nearly two hun
bred of the leading and women in Ameri-
can arts and letters. In every age the poet and
the writer have had tremendous influence in
generating patriotic devotion. And in like
manner 1.-The Vigilantes' as a battalion Of the
arts may succeed in arousing the American
people to thorough realization Of the sacri
fees needed in order, with the cooperation OF
their brave allies, to bring this war to victori
Gus conclusion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

list are assured of the return of their
positions at the end Of the war.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

When friends plan and do together, their
minds become one mind and the last secret
disappears. William Butler Yeats
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

MarShalltOWn TimeS-RepuDncan
Prompt investigation and strong-hano-
ed settlement Of all general strikes
is duty that the federal government
may well assume and carry out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-03

Perry Chief: William G. Thaw, who
is lieutenant in the French aviation
squad, is Keeping the somewhat ia
nous American name before the pub
lie, but he is doing it in a way the
American people like. A few more
heroic flights and some Of the degen-
crate acts of Harry K. Thaw will be
forgotten.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-24
MRS. JENNIE N, YARYAN CALLED
BY DEATH IN ST. PETERSBURG

Mrs. Jennie NJ. Yaryan, 75 years old,
g. widely known resident of Richmond,
died Sunday night in st. Petersburg,
Fla.
She had been in Florida only little
more than a week, having left Rich
mond a week ago last Thursday. She
was with Mr. and Mrs Homer Vary
an, Of Toledo, O., relatives, at their
home.
Mrs. Yaryan had been in public life
for years. She was a member of the
board of the Margaret Smith Home
and Of the Reid Memorial Hospital as
sociation, a member of the Tourist
club and a communicant of st. Paul's
Episcopal church, of which she was
one Of the most faithful members. She
was prominent in the Daughters of the
American Revolution and a past re-
gent Of the Richmond chapter.
Widow Of Lee Yaryan.
She was the widow Of John L. Var
yam. Jr., known familiarly as Lee Var
yam. a notable figure in Richmond af-
ter the civil war. He was first lieu.
tenant and adjutant of the Fifty-eighth
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-24
WAYNECOUNTY|
EXCEEDS GOAL
IN BIG PUSH
Totals Up to Monday in Red
Cross Campaign Show
lO,53O Members.


Wayne county put one over on the
Kaiser
Monday Mrs. Ebert Shirk, chair
man of the Red Cross campaign, an
nounced total of 1O,53O memberships
more than 1000 members joined ir
Richmond.
Mrs. Shirk, said Monday morning
the drive would be continued until
late this evening.
Every resident of the county who
has joined the Red Cross deserves to
have Merry Christmas" and every
resident who hasn't had better get
Monday morning.
Reports Were Made.
At the mass meeting Saturday aft
ernoon at First Presbyterian church
reports were made by the chairman
and lieutenants. The number OF mem
bers gained since the luncheon Thurs
day were reported as follows:
First ward-Mrs. Joseph Conner,
captain; AZ.
Second ward Miss Mary Peltz,
captain; 35.
Third ward-Mrs John H. johnson,
captain; 109
Fourth ward Mrs Frank Druitt,
captain; 81.
Fifth ward - Miss Olive Eliason,
captain; 307.
Sixth ward-Mrs. Albert D. Gayle,
captain; 43.
Seventh ward (A) Mrs. w. o.
Mendenhall, captain; 148.
Seventh ward OBJ - Mrs. George
Chrisman, captain; IS.
Eighth ward-Mrs Oleeta Jessup,
captain; 81.
Complete report of booths:
Westcott hotel and Second National
bank, 76; Murray theatre, 50; Fin
ney's, %; Kresge's, 141; Knollenberg'
SO; Jenkins, 1870; Postoffice, 240; City
Restaurant and Crawford's, IL; Y. M.
c. A. and Washington theatre, 81;
Woolworth's. 64; Irwin Reeds, %;
schools. 40; Natco, 1856; Pennsylvan-
ia Railroad employees. 141.
Wayne townships, outside of Rich
mond, 1928; Milton, $50; Centerville.
200; Fountain City, $50; Webster,
2O5; Williamsburg, 2S4; Abingdon,
100; Jacksonburg, 131.
Barnard Conoratuiates.
District Manager Barnard of New
castle in a telegram to Mrs. Elbert
Shirk, Sunday. said he wanted to con-
gratulate Wayne county on it's mag
nificient drive and wish every work a
Merry Christmas.
From present indications Indiana
probably will lead all other states in
memberships.
In Indianapolis the campaign will
run through Christmas day.
Richmond workers will finish the
campaign late tonight when Christmas
carols will be sung at every home
where a Red Cross service flag is dis
played.
At the beginning Of the campaign
there were only 2,16O members in the
county
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-24
'Yellow, Crying, Drafted Coward"
Clog on Wars Wheel, Says Wmfel

In sunny side of with basin for desk
- and candle on can for a light Dec TO-
To the Gang:
With almost month in the completed, am writing this
from the standpoint of seasoned rookie In Kelly field with
10000 find almost kind of human being OF the
male from the daredevil of the that would try to stop
torpedo with his hands, the yellow drafted coward who
pens.
Included in the regular recruits several thousand
Seeve Service law it from these that the greatest
ion of types may be picked.
rarely for most of these figured what they get
ting before they entered the service and take the bumps with
fought with possible out of the and
who after they do all in their spoil the system that
has been adopted by the Wifa'g yHza5nTeDi pisobey
Among the $50 with whom come in daily contact
City, and they against anything Orders wfuly dis
obeyed instances and the officers charge
hard fight in an effort to make things
this that doing than any other to delay the
of and this class that must be made into
soldiers against their will only with work the part
and delay to the military machine.
One instance Of the above class was shown days
than 1000 day and it is hard job to feed all
with the regular equipment ~
On day. line the unexpected host to about 200
who arrived from other about In order to
feed these to cut the ratons of our
to give the newcomers little except Jew
only refused what him. but also refused do
hungry to eat He was given punishment obey
ders but his bowling continued for several days.
Not all of the drafted this type however,
the with the kickers be found
soldiers life readily become cog the big
chine There drafted whom the word draft seldom
of their willingness to do their bit without continual
kicking.
put hardshps account of this fact and the fact that
growing larger day. but aside from the cers
toned before the entire field of are standing ready and
to get into sqadrons and to begin the actual work
of war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-24

Indiana Infantry and served for more
than three years.
After the war he was a prominent
criminal lawyer and was a notable
figure In politics, although he held no
office. He was Republican. He died
April IL, 1897. Mr.. Yaryan's father was
a state senator.
Mrs. Yaryan had lived at 213 North
Tenth street for many years.
She was a native OF Brookvflle. She
was married twice, the first time to
Abner Bennett, brother of General T.
w. Bennett, former mayor Of Rich
mond. Her first husband also pre-
ceded her. The Bennetts were also
prominent tn war times IN Richmond.
Mrs. Yaryan's only relative in Rich
mond is John Y. Poundstone. a nep-
hew.
Funeral arrangements have not
been made.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-12-24
Blanks Improperly
Filled, Says Foulke

William Dudley Foulke, govern
ment attorney in conscription cases,
said Monday questionairres are being
returned to the army board improper
ly filled out.
He has asked Alonzo NJ Gardner,
who is head of the committee on law
yers' assistance, to address a com.
munication to all attorneys in the
county asking them TO be careful In
giving advice on all questions.
Every question must be answered
in detail" says Foulke.
Sheriff Carr, who is chairman OF
the Richmond board, said Monday
many of the questionairres are be-
ing returned with questions unanswer-
ed. The question about the wife's
property holdings often is left blank,
he says.
The questionairres are being return
ed rapidly and the specified quota is
being mailed each day