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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-24
1855; pigr. se.6o@l1.25. Estimated

1885; pigs. 3s.b0011.25. Estimated
receipts Monday. $4,000.
Cattle receipts 800: market steady.
Beeves, $7.S5Q11.90; COWS and heif-
ers, $6.l50l0.2O; stockers and fsed-
ers, $6.26@9.10; Texans, $3.50 09.7O;
calves. 3S.O00l2.75; western steers,
$7.S5@1O.15.
Eheep receipts 5000; market weak.
Native, $1O.9O@11.S5; western, $11.25
@le.l5;; !!a:,ssss, 81: 1880 1856. west
ern, $12.4O@14.60.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-24

ST. Louis Horses and Mules.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 23.- Horses
There was fair run Of horses and
mules, combined receipts amounting
to about 600 head, the supply made
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-24

Four Homeward Bound.
LONDON. Feb. 24.-Seyen Dutch
ships with total of more shan $1,000
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31

Union Assembly was aroused to ,enthusia SIN
by the inspiring address and presentation
by Deputy Sticker of a service fag with
stars representing fourteen members called
TO camp. The new officers will be: Master
artisan. Samuel Tisch: superintendent' Earle
Walker; inspector. William Gtoss
ter NJ. Eisenbrey; trustee. II. Weber.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31

II is estimated that fully one-half Of
those who are In the service OF Uncle
sam are affiliated with one or more
fraternal or beneficial orders or So
cieties. They learned the lessons OF pa
triotism, loyalty. democracy and
fraternalism alike at tho altar in the
lodgeroom and they learned It SO
thoroughly that they will rever forget It,
no matter where they go or how trying
the conditions TO which they may be
subjected. With them all the haliowed
associations which cluster around the
home are also embodied In our beloved
country and its sacred institutions which
make for and uphold all that Is really
worth while in this land OF freedom and
opportunity.
AT this time. when the very founda tions
rocking fraternaiism is the refuge OF safety
Tor the worthwhile peoples OF all the world.
President TT wilson seer..ry d.r 'yGSe' McAGSo' and and
the other officials entrust-i With the mighty
sso9sG ,Sr Sr kssp Sc, bs 81, snp o, sss
and. after consulting them with q freedom
and opcnness possible only in spirit Of alb.
part part Of both, adopted i"rr and promptly % ~ acted
upon their ADVICE and disim.erested counsel:
TO a, worry large decree the. responsibility OF
sNeduNlHg inc fOChlnE Wotlu rests on
tsrnalism and, the teaching OF Its founder.
the same category us did the knights of the
Dark Agee IN certain.
This il why 1t is imperative that th,
celebration and fraternal jubilee In Phila
delphia in the last week OF August, 1918
shall be made n world event worthy of Hit
occasion and the cause we'll.
The great conclave at Independence Hal
on one day during the conventions OF thu
National Fraternal Congress OF America ent
tho National fraternal Press Association
and thu presence OF vast numbers OF fra
as is sure to he the case. will be a worlt
event of the first magnitude and Importance
This VIII be true whether there IL war vi
peace at that time.
In view of the whole hearted manner II
which President Wilson has received anC
consulted the fratcrnal leaders he will. oI
course. he asked to I've the honored Eues
and principal speaker on that occasion
President Gerard. Secretary Futch and tbs
other officials Of the congress. RS also tn.
fraternal press and the officials OF oil fra
ternnl and beneficial orders and societlei
In this country. totaling fully 10000, 900
with 30 nUo.uUv dependents are all splen
didly enlisted in the noble effort of thi
making Of the forthcoming occa sion In Phlla
delphla in the last week OF August all 1
should be.
The city authorities have manifested thei
desire to cooperate fully and It IL likel,
| that n great arch TO patriotism. fraternal
| ism and democracy will be erected at som,
central point. and 1t may bo permanen
! one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31

William strnsneld--haye been sent to mem-
There being no opposition. the following
officers were unanimously elected for next
year; Master airtisan, George =. BurcaM; ;
Warren II. Schaffer. recorder. l.. Il. Knapp;
cashier, Harvey Randolph. Jr;: trustee. ,S.
Howard Lewis; medical examiners, w.. w
Ranks, 4. u. Closett, George A. liopp' o. e.
Large. William Hartz. ,,u
James James T. Hammer. Frank W, wslker and
William =, McEaddenIwas extended s a ris'
ing No%inStions E,G at s were r % %Representatiyss j.
Buckley Jackson, c. Herbert Runner. Reu'en
Wlliiam W;a Psddison. Ro6ert q. Watt, J. Grii
"PTi" The G attendance S prize was won by J. Cr,t
tee sprung a surprise by presenting a box
OF candy to each one present.
Spartan Assembly had a meeting full o,
the Christmas spirit and everybody seemed
music. no Ge snsins aSGo and dSp good brothers
Address and Stevens rendered several selec-
0ns on ,9c SSrnt sn9 R04er hG
other numbers In his pleasing way. Recorder
Adam Wilson carried home TO- s, MS >, sityer
Brother IIammell. exclaims: Now. boys,
come OUT Who knows but IT. may. be an
automobile for the prize some night Mas
for recitation. but owing - his loss OF
'0lrs The " Following officers were elected for the
coming year: Master artisan. sylvan Braun
Frederick Budenz: recorder. A. II. Wilson
ca shier. Charles A. Jackson: MEDICAL exam
iner. Dr. II. c. Bruner; trustee IL. Brauti'
gam.
Dorian Assembly had out OF six petitions
two eandidates awrsnes, ,bSmse,ve. ,bSnnS, anq foT
initiation. Deputy Kolb presenting me n,t; bu,,
somm,tes sons a'ra dstrbuteG to o. the S members as
surprise Christmas bags OF Juvenile deliGhts;
and there was merry time with toys and
The officers selected were: Master artisan
q. w. Yeager; superintendent. q; w. Snu sau
fser Fran '1sDessGrd r samders fashep B.
( Newton s; Il G,Snsm TIE FSnk FS%i
nSi newis X WA Walker. John 4. Reilly; alternates
i. c. Gerhart. S. S. Painter. A. f. Frantz
II. c. Gerhart
by the inspiring address and presentatioos
l'by Deputy stlcker of a service fas with
to camp The new Officers win be; Master
artisan. Samuel Tisch; superintendent. Earle
Hseordsr ws,EfT samssl wnkwor;s cashier Val
ter NJ. Eisenbrey; trustee. II. Weber.
Fox Chase Assembly. after a highly, sat
| isfactory meeting. rounded up several hold
urday night at the home Of Brother w. r.
| Berry. completing about double tho duota
HarTR aenas nd .hs Who has been faithful
| helpful servant OF the assembly. Is de
lighted with the report he VIII be az apie s,, !,
tho prospects .for the coming year.
These officers were ELECTED; Master ar
W WWsst; Grant Cromwell: inspector. II, j. Jacobs
recorder. II. L.. Buckley; cashier. Albert Karl
medical eTsminsr ers DR. oIs oRIssprs,entStiye
| J. l.. Jacobs; alternate, W. Il. Berry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31
What Action wiz Congress Take?
Peace Talk Not Considered Seriously

little which
the
seriously the opinion that all this
inspiration
abdcaton
both Russia Rumana considered
completely for time
banker discusI the outlook remarked
peace GERMANY sad "but
work that
manys looking their
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31

Camp No. 332. which meets at 1917 North
Proad street, has organized a fife and drum
leadership OF Brother George woelpper, who
was connected for nine years with the Sec
ond Regiment Field Band. N, @ p Any
member of the order who would like to con-
meet with this organization can apply any
Tuesday evening to Brother woelpper at
State Camp headquarters, IT is desired to
get fifty members for this organization
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31
GOSSIP Oh THE STREET
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION
! MAKES RAILROAD BONDS SCARCE
Higher Prices Offered Fail to Bring Out Any
Large Amounts-Gossip of
" the Street

EVR since the Presidents taking the railroads
there has of highc!ass rail-
road bonds The specially of such
securities that with seers in fact
that the They
assert that there offerings their bids
ana that looks though railroad bonds
OF the impression that securities they
not at present quasGovenment period OF
the war; Prices is said steadily and is said
there which
almost inactive predict demand
shortly all
gage bonds has beenno
Railroad equipments the
out reports
indicate
time such
There boz
market
shrewd
being on thesese
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-12-31
ROYAL ARCANUM
Festal Sessions of Local Councils
and Dining Club Dinner Dance

Philadelphia Council held its Christ
mas session in the Parkway Building
with the hall appropriately decorated
and the festal spirit prevailing. The
council excluded all references to rates
and membership, reserving all time FOR
seasonable talks, which were inter-
spersed with patriotic music and award
ing of gifts to the loyal members of the
council A strong appeal was made TO
support all movements identined with
the human war service with particular
reference to the Red Cross. A delega-
ton from Guarantee Council paid a
visit later In the evening. The speakers
were Past Regent Edwin Boileau. Edwin
Newton, Charles r. Baines. Maurice
Allaun and Grand orator w. J. Stokin-
ger. who also served in the drawing OF
the lucky numbers for gifts to members
Other visitors present were ID. ID. q. IL
Daniel l.. Stewart. I. D. Maize. Edgar G..
Seeley and Samuel Forsheimer. Of Guar
antee Council.
Guarantee Council met with Past Regent
Edward Boileau in the chair. The represen-
tative called attention to the dining club
Christmas dinner,danee and a,ps LIBERTY N Ini Bpna
airy o. The. application OF Max Henerici
was read and committee appointed to ,nnd nisii
January meeting. The special committee ap,
a sister council for the purpose Sf draftins
terms OF consolidation made detailed re re
meeting. on Jsnuary s, which promises to b:
attendance. Invitations and special business
and visltations,
The Royal Arcanum Dining Club held ito
ham Hotel on Friday. splendid aethering
Sn. Mys Sd rss s'a
sssa Se M secassn and s aep
Reading sS hs wife ,ss sSs sTsISs
Major VI. c. Weiss. OF Bethlehem. the grand
,Ss os. minute as,S. ~ 'es pss
%r,Sssss Essono oSI. r.% Ssw!eS ss . nd FssSs
w. J. stekinger. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F.
S 1i 'ns suS srsna srs T.
president; Edwin Newton, vice gres,derti
Stewart. trsssaIsr. The som%ittse iP rdIr, charge
John Nien,an and Robert Ciymer.
eh EsSTy William "a lswSfs s.sSw sS%nsetsd Js wlsS wsS
was in Russia In the last six months investi-
eating the Armenian situation. will be pres
ent at the Associated Councilss meeting OF
his experiences. He was guest OF the
Russian army and Travelled under Its pro
| trict studying the condition Of. the remnant
| OF the Armenian people for the committee
| in Kiev and MOSCOW during the revolution.
| Together with William 7. Ellis. Of this city.
he Travelled over 40, 900 miles on his trip
When we realize that Russia IL almost three
time. the area Of our own country % and its
| we should be interested In this great world's
Infant strusEling 70 attain freedom that
has been denied II for thousand years
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time such equipments being offered bringing higher prices
There railroad the
market around 60 and Go which being snapped by
shwd buyers.
being paid on these securities
Government Provides for Railroad Maturites
The report from WASHINGTON the effect that Secretary the Treas
notes when ey due be one thing needed to away
vestge of
financial problem which has for
among the holders of railroad During the
sEoooooo these obligations will mature and for long time the
ant case wa the Sew Haven roaS with it's of noes
coming due in Apr and for months fact ever the hoa
the financial market would have
to the New aven natural therefore that the New
Haven
that the Government will liquidation of these
Stock Dividends Not Guaranteed
There is an important point which was brought out in discussion
men, does NOT GUARANTEES aS % I isa 1 hut Ha does % a
net income broker
dividends may be continued which different from saying that
taking the roads which the rights Of the boards of d
rectors Of the will them
which
net operating income they fit Just the with the
full anticipated both physically and financially the directors
find that they will have the opportunity to build surplus
o. operation
What Action wiz Congress Take?
One of the subjects freely discussed financial circles
railroad
part Of some members to delay the passage of the needed legislation
compensation
Not that of those opinions
the doubt the final but they
thus the
created Presidents proclamation.
paioticary
put the matter through with unusual dispatch
Peace Talk Not Considered Seriously
surprising how little effect the talk which
week has had market
.n in Russia The abdaon Of King Ferdinand Of
Russia Rumana
o. the completely for some time rast
One prominent banker in discussing the outlook remarked that the
conditions the Central according the authentic
mot revolution in GERMANY he sad but evolution will bring
the results and evolution hard work in that country among Ger
commercial who are looking to their future"
"Levy on the Rich" Says London Journal
the rich classes the method which
s 1ssa pon @ ~ar redeem
weknown journal they will be fortunate
!. S oo @ % % and that @ in addition the nations % % % no
soOoooooO what asks will
dimisses idea of adding the of the
working s2Sooooo
proceeds out its plan of solving the difficulty by
en- follows
debt in by
the wealthy or course the wealthy seriously object that
Nobody would
But confess
the wealthy
We mention in of
the other day when on the subject was raised in the House
no very the rest of the House"
Electric and Gas Utilities in 1917 and 1918
sharply defined the electric light and
these Industries
al peaceful times
Second additional
refneres mills packing
lishments necessities
Third operating
supplies
period Of higher service
falacy
conform with changed conditions
OF
dndcults in fnanc improvements.
immediate
practicable SCALE
of the brings into clearer relief
of fuean of
supplied
in industrial
It's sby-pro explosives
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06

All on auto row were flashing
their blue cards yesterday. 30 /
guess the deputy Rheriffs viii have
very little business Ia that section
of the city In rounding up HlackcrH
The whole outfit are fighters. and
If YOU don't believe me. ask Mike
Collins. who owns the cigar stand
AT Broadway and Pike. for a living
lie knows.
saw my old friend jay Smith.
who sells the Kelly Springfield
trucks, Jay claims that he doesn't
know what he will do when he gets
In the trenches In France for you
nee Jay rs 30 darn tall that when
he kncels down the trenches
wouldn't be deep enough Just the
same. II Jay got after the Germans
they Would realize they were up
against the real thing. for he play.
ed end on the old Lincoln high
team when football WAS the real
stuff. and doctors were frequently
called from the side lines.
". G. Wallace. manager OF the
Ford Central Agency took me over
10 10th ave. and East Union and
pointed with pride nj his new ser.
vice station. which IL now nearing
completion Wallace has right TO
be- proud OF II for the building In a
dandy and one that viii be an adj
dition OF beauty az well as service
along the row.
John BaiHdcn. OF John S. Baisden.
Inc. In doing his bit for the coun.
try besides registering yesterday.
for he has IA garden full OF pota.
toes and he works regularly in
them every day. Both hills are up
now and doing nicely. thank YOU
Ray Corbett. enc OF the Miller
cnrbure'or boys. got me into
Pup" the car that haf two car
buretors, the other day. and took
me for spin up and down the
stccpest hill that Seattle can boast
Of Would you believe II. that bus
went up the hills faster than the
average cars can 30 down them.
Why. II the darn thing had spurs
on II would climb telegraph poles
II. u. Fowler says that IL 4. "A
pleasure 10 handle a car like the
Lexington. that viii sell itself.
rather than TO try and dispose OF
n deRdhead line. like a number of
the unfortunate dealers along the
row are trying TO do.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
MIDDLE WEST
REGISTERS BIC

CHICAGO. June 6-The Middle
West has gone Overwhelmingly
democratic This vas shown by
practically complete returns in the
select service registration today.
The figures indicate that young
America would rather fight than
vote. as in many districts the on.
rollment was heavier than the est.
mated voting strength OF men OF
eligible age
The registration was so heavy
that In some places. particularly
Chicago. they were still at II early
today. Hundreds OF youths were
in line in several local precincts.
and at . a m. today the council
chamber In the city hall was turn.
ed into registration office to
care for those who could not reg
lister yesterday and last night
and tho few who may have evadcd
registration.
Chicago's 2.203 precincts. with
but one estimated. showed n total
enrolment OF 30s 500 today. The
maximum official estimate had
been 100000
Cleveland reported reglstra.
ton Of more than 10000. while st.
Louis and Milwaukee reported
10000 each.
Louisville, KY, estimated approx
imately 10000 enrolled. with a
total OF 100000 for the state.
Nebraska estimated 125.000 en-.
rolled. Ohio will contribute 500
900. Texas $4,000 and Wisconsin
100000.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
TRUCK ROADS MUST
SUPPLY AID IN WAR
TRANSPORTATION

Assuming that load ~ five tons
can be hauled In motor truck at
n rate Of ten miles an hour. there
can be hauled over a road 1900
tons OF freight in one day OF e
hours, hasinE the estimate upon ten
trucks IN every mile or one passing
: given point every six minutes.
Allowing 40 tons as the average
capacity % freight car. this Is
equivalent TO so carloads day.
ehree such highways connecting
any two important oenters. how.
ever geographically remote, can
make possible the daily equivalent
delivery OF 90 carloads OF commod
tiles. in addition 10 the advantage
effected by choosing the most con
,enient point OF delivery
What does n possibility OF this
character mean to the welfare OF
the nation at this serious time, In
view OF the fact that such pro
gram can be made of widespread
serviceability
Along with the many complicated
problems which must be solved
created By the entrance Of the
United States into the European
war. Is tho transportation problem
During tn past three wears the
railroads have been taxed beyond
the limi, u their physical capacity
10 transport the tonnage OF com.
modities. which II has been neces.
sary TO move during this period
Commodities and loodstuifs essen
tial to the prosecution OF sue
eessful war must have no uncer
tain factors In their delivery with
the utmost dispatch and reliability.
Naturally we look TO the inland
water courses OF the country as a
source OF relief. but here We find
that these are In no wise suited 20
serve universal needs thruout the
country. They fall short OF meet.
irg the exigencies OF the sltuatlou
IN that their fixed territorial lint.
tations preclude service to all parts
81 the country.
The only other supplemental
means OF transportation whicn
lears any promise OF having the
merit 10 solve the serious problem |
~ the public highway. utilized as
the track for motor trucks. The /
public highway spreads In a net. |
work over the face OF the country. I
uniting the most remote distances /
between production and consump- F.
ton. Between these two extremes |
lie all degrees OF exchange OF all /
kinds OF commodities. The prob +
lem IL to maintain an equitable !
flow OF traffic between points. con /
tinually meeting the needs OF the |
country.
A motor truck transportation |
fervice as outlined would serve to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
AUTOMOBILES

collect commodities at main ship
ring points; To absorb practically
al intorcity shipments of less.thRn-
carload amounts and finally. in a
large measure TO supplement the
railroads IN transporting what
would be classified as long haul
carload shipments. A transporta.
ton system OF this character syR.
tcmatically organized in It's details
covering the major portion OF the
country would be Of incstlmahle
support TO the public need The
oVertaNcd railroads would lind the
immediate relief equired.
Tor 20 years now. the cause OF
good roads" or improved roads
has been urged upon the country.
Starting IN a small way. the move.
ment has grown from township and
county units thru 10 cooperation
from the federal government. but il
can truthully be said that We have
not single road IN the United
states today OF any magnitude
which can be used with the assur.
ance OF dependahllity In CONNER.
olRl-and II might be sald-hrcad.
and.mea transportation.
We have pieces OF roads. a
stretch here and a stretch there
and unimnroved gaps between.
Even rights 90 way (which We do
havel extending In thru routes We
have improved with gravel. broken
stone. asphaltic and other blunt
I Gus compounds. concrete and VII.
rified brick. one weeks transpor-
tation under the system described
would reduce some OF these TO pot
holes and dust. months service
would ruin others. aud olly one
and possibly two. II properly con
structed. would meet the reeds OF
the service. Millions have been
wasted in roads utterly worthless
five years after they were built.
which. II conserved In properly
service routes. would
now be repaid ten times over.
To place our roads on a service
able basis Is the present problem.
Whatever all the causes leading
up TO the present predlcament may
be. We are confronted with the
problem OF whipping piece-moal
roads into systems.
A service road system Is a most
important connecting link between
the cumulative strength OF the ma.
ton and It's first line OF defense.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
COMING NoroR EVENTS

tONff-t--~f9f1
June ia hiraxa speedway
Juis ~ t.atia. tat tsss,d race.
job t-spoksn-. wash. trssk.
JuiJ t--i,~nian usfhsF. Mich.
traFL
Jui, 1T nioniaws. "a. .p-s-i-ay.
JatY i--Tssoosa. Wash. speedway.
'Juiy t-omahs. >s6.. .l,c~duss
July ii-ilss hester. y. y. hill
slin,h.
Juty is-Mi.-.als. Meat. tr.ek.
JAY i7.ip-- tnt-reity Reliability
Juis ff--tnaronsia. Mont, trasl
Julr ro--t.srat iait.. Mont. tr.Tk.
Aas. s-niiiins.. n.at.. TRACK.
Ans. ii-~tl~minxten. y. .. trsek.
'~~pi. s--s tnsian.ii. a.. .p-~siws,
sept. st nianfsep. "a. st-~s.ay.
-~pt. s--H~.i Hask y. =. track.
s~p' s--iih~'. r~at. tois.. hiIi
climb.
's~ps is--,ra'lslsnc n 4. .p~ss.
wsY
sept sr-- Ailsata~p. -. tr.sl
sept, gs--rr~ntsn. = D. track
sept. ts-Ns~ issh sp~rdws,
Oct. Ct sisnts~s. "a. speedway.
Oct. s--banburF. tsan.. trask
cot. fA--t hiraGo .p~~awsy
Oct. h-Hishm.nd. Va. trask
Oct. =1--s,~ Nest sp~-s~s,.
a \. A. eh.mpsas.hip award
cvwnt.
MEETINGS
June ss-ss-w Arlington. u. G..
.. A. ~ mss.wnm~~.
SHOWS
June go-r5--Msatr~al u.~d ear
show
Aax. s-is--fr~nont. >eh.. tractor.
Demonstration.
sept. r-e-~f-ekAa Wash. Inter
state fair
sept. a-ts-- Niiwank ~ shaw. state
rarh fair. Wet AIiis.
Oct. i1-fs--f,altss. Tea. state fair,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-06
SHERIFF Will
LIST SLACKERS

Names Of rs men believed to
have evaded registering for sc.
Iect service in the New Castle
precinct will be placed In the
hands OF the government Wed
nesdsy. Sheriff Jack Strlnger
declared.
Not single registration was re
ceived there until after the shifts
in the mines changed. at 4 y. M
At that time about 100 registered
There was no disorder. a meet.
ing In opposition to conscription
was held at New Castle Sunday.
Sheriff Stringer says he will
await the decision OF u. s. District
Attorney Allen before ordering
Wholesale arrests. New Castle IL
the only one OF the 14l county pre-.
cincts from which any opposition
TO enrolment has been reported.