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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
CAR SHORTAGE REDUCED.

By very simple process put in practice by
the railroads and shippers the shortage OF
freight cars in the United States was reduced
during the month of May almost one-third 1t
did not cost either the railroads or the people OF
the country dollar. AS described by the
American Railway association, the process was:
Load cars ten per cent. in excess of marked ca
pacity, reduce percentage of cars and locomo-
lives under REPAIRS improve methods Of . fir
ing locomotives; defer scrapplng light locomo-
tives; speed up handling of cars in terminals by
prompt despatch of trains load and unload
promptly; and enlist cooperation of shippers,
as war measure, to secure heavier loading of
cars
The progressive improvement in the situa-
ton is indicated in that on March one reports
made by railroads to the American Railway as
ISOLATION showed shortage in the entire coun-
try of 130,0S2 freigh cars. The shortage grew
to 144,797 by April one, and on May one, when
the railroads war board was just starting to
operate all the railroads as continental sys
tenn with the aim Of producing maximum ma
tional transportation efficiency, the shortage had
reached 1852 freight cars but on May thirty
one had been reduced to 1852 Efficiency is
a mighty good thing when it is set to work on a
problem SO vital in its solution as shortage of
freight cars. The result of the railroads and
shippers essay into this field Of conservation
may well be factor applicable to extension
when peace comes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
ANARCHIST AGITATORS..

An eminenty satisfactory piece OF news was
that of the arrest in New York City of Emma
Goldman and Alexander Berkman, anarchists,
charged with REASONABLE conspiracy. Even
more gratifying would be news which we trust
the next few days may bring, that they have
been given the limit sentence Of two years
Imprisonment, a fine of ten thousand dollars
and deportation after their time has been
served and their fine has been paid.
1t would be great and egregious folly to
temporize with these treason preachers or
others like them. They are not only danger
Gus but altogether undesirable citizens Our
government should strike traitors of this type
suddenly and hard. The only safety lies in
stamping them out remorselessly. They have
no place amongst us. They have no more right
here than centipedes have in our homes, and
the liberation with which they have heretofore
been treated has been serious mistake.
Many people are Of opinion that the patriotic
newspapers Of the country might we'll, by com
mon consent, cease to- give such contumacious
miscreants the advertising they crave. Bare
mention of the fact that misdemeanants of this
kind had received penitentiary terms would
tend to discourage similar activities; for no
toriety more than anything else is what such
maefactors seek. This mention Of this woman
and her anarchistic coadjutor violates the rule
The Gate City recommended of keeping such
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
Father Of Mrs. j. Albert ktedaisch of
This City, Passed Away at His
Home in Poplar Bluffs
Today.
A RAILROAD MAN HERE
He Was Cashier Of Rock Island In
This City Eleven Years,
Leaving Here In
1901.

G. H. Moss Of Poplar Bluffs, Mo.
father of Mrs. J. Albert Kiedaiscn OF
this city, and former cashier of the
Rock Island railroad at Keokuk, died
this morning at his home in Poplar
Bluffs. A telegram announcing the
death of Mr.. Moss was received by
Mr.. Kiedaisch this morning, but car.
ried no details. Mr.. and Mrs. Kied.
Bluffs. If Mr.. Moss had been ill, no
word has been given members Of the
family here, for last night Miss Mar
jorie Moss, daughter, and LYDIA
Frances and Jack Kiedaisch, grand
children, left for a visit there.
Mr.. Moss was about sixty-five years
of age. He was in Keokuk for eleven
years, as cashier of the Rock Island
railroad, leaving here in 1901. He
was engaged in the dairy business in
Poplar Bluffs. He was very promi-
Ilent in activities Of the Modern
Woodmen, and was presiding officer
and active member in Keokuk camp.
He was also member of the Ma
sonic order of Poplar Bluffs.
The surviving relatives are his
wife, Fl. e. Moss and Earl Moss OF
Eldon, Iowa, Mrs. Paul Quinn, Miss
Marjorie Moss and Miss Edith Moss
of Poplar Bluffs, and Mrs. ]. Albert
Kiedaisch of this city.
Mr.. Kiedaisch, who is one of the
chief workers in Keokuk's Red Cross
campaign, arranged his work to leave
at once, and he and Mrs. Kiedaisch
left at noon. Their children who left
last night expecting to spend their
vacation with their grandfather, will
arrive in Poplar Bluffs this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
CHARITIES AND EXEMPTION.

In an article prepared before the ways ana
means committee Of the house reported its war
tax bill Otto Fl. Kahn pointed out the danger
in excessive taxation and the mistake that
would be made if congress, by laying a too
heavy burden on wealth, deprived charitable
and educational institutions of adequate means
lof support. Saying that the income of hospit-
ais, orphan asylums, institutions of learning
and of art, and of many other altruistic enter
prises depends largely upon the voluntary
taxation to which men who have attained fnan-
cial success have submitted themselves, he
asked: 'sWho is to take care of all those insti-
tutions if extreme taxation compels the rich to
Icease their contributions9'
The Importance of this question has been
recognized by Professor Samuel McCune Lind
say of New York City, who has appealed to
the finance committee of the senate not to
cripple works Of charity and social betterment
by the diversion Of their support to war enter
lprises His proposal is that gifts to charitable,
educational, religious and civic societies in
corporated under federal or state laws be
exempt from income tax, and, if it is accepted,
individuals making income tax returns will be
allowed to deduct such gifts from gross in
come in figuring the net income upon which
the tax is levied. It is supported by the Red
Cross war council whose chairman, Henry 2.
Dawson, says that "what Professor Lindsay
invokes is an intelligent plan for preventing the
total breakdown and collapse Of the most valu-
able factors in our national lfe.''
1t would shortsighted policy that took no
account Of the needs Of institutions which will
not be less necessary to the public welfare after
the war than they are today. One of the worst
fruits of extreme taxation will be seen in this.
country if congress- while providing money to
carry on the war, fails to safeguard the future
Iof these institutions.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
For the Up-stand
tear w.

A0S "dn-at the front
in the trenches, on the fr;n,|
line in any business, the bes|
food to sustain energy,and
strength is Shredded Vines
Biscuit, the food that sun]
plies in a digestible form thl
greatest amount of bodv]
building nutrinent at loves
cost. A better-balanced
ration than meat, or eggs
or potatoes. Two or three
of these Biscuits with mill
make a satisfying, nourishl
ing breakfast that puts you|
in top-notch condition for|
the days work. Delicious
ly wholesome and nourish.|
ing for any mealwith berriesl
or other fresh fruits. Mada|
at Niagara Falls, N. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
.TODAY,s BIT OF VERSE
IN MEMoRIAM.

At eventide grasped his hand
And listened the music of his voice;
Even in age he looked strong and grand.
Like brave oak, by evening breeZes famed,
Whose stately presence makes the wood rejoice
Yet the evening star had ceased to shine,
That brave, strong soul had slipped across the lin
Into the silent land.
We had not thought that he could die,
So full OF life and vigor his frame.
So lit with kindly humor his eye,
The storms of life SO long had passed him by
We almost hoped 'twould ever be the same.
There faltering OF the pulses flow,
No Pickering of the flame to let know
That the dread hour nigh
For three score years and more he Stood
With strong heart breastng every passing gale,
Ever his strength employed for common good
To help the world move forward as 1t should,
Winning the fight where weaker hearts would fail.
Then, the sunny western slope of life,
Unbent by all the rigors of the strife,
He Jared in happy mood
Farewell, brave heart and strong farewell,
We not what fair scenes thy spirit cheer,
TIE mystery thou hast solved thou mayest not tell,
But still content, for all is WELL
But some glad day know twill be made clear,
Sleep then, and rest, after life's busy day,
On thy couch where summer sunbeams play
Until we meet-farewell.
Mortimer Crane Brown.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
CITY NEWS.

The almanac was not the only au-
thority that today was the first day of
summer.
Il. G. Bower has accepted posi-.
ton as travelling salesman for a
Chicago candy firm.
The rivers are falling steadily
this week and danger of high water is
passed for the present.
One of the members of Company
L was overcome by the heat this at
ternoon on the way to camp. He was
taken to camp in an automobile.
"A marriage license was issued
today to Hamilton Pugh, 20, Of War
saw, and Charlotte Ann Choulette
10, of Warsaw.
The military drill class will meet
at the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton this evening at 1880 o'clock. The
meeting was scheduled to be held last
evening but was postponed for the war
pictures.
--Kindig's concert band will give a
program at Rand park Sunday after
noon at 8 o'clock, which will no
doubt attract large crowd to that de-
lightful spot.
Pure cane sugar $40, northern
cream flour $500, pure lard Csc, com
pound lard zoe, Pearl oleo, 25c, bar
laundry soap csc, bars tar soap 15c.
fresh eggs 30c, at Highlands grocery,
1900 Johnson.
Thursday evening next week, a
meeting will be held at the Hotel
Iowa for the completion of the organ
ization of an AID club here There
will be several speakers and men in
terested in ad clubs from other
cities here.
A complaint was made to the
chief of police this afternoon that
some of the members of Company l.
had been making insulting remarks to
women who were passing through
Rand park, and a request was made
that some action be taken to curb
similar occurrences. The matter
probably will be taken up with Cap
tain Chase and the military authorl-
ties.
Quincy Wing: Sand Boy, the
steamboat owned by the Keokuk Sand
company, Thursday carried a barge
load of gravel and one Of sand ND the
bay for use in the construction of the
Indian Grave Drainage district pump
station. The contract for the building
of the station has been awarded to a
Keokuk contractor, Loydon, and the
keokuk Sand company has the con-
tract to deliver some 5000 yards Of
sand and gravel for the work. The
Sand Boy proved to be too large to ne
gotiate the narrows and Mr. Moritz
with his steamer Pauline had to come
to the rescue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
of Hodge and Hawkes., composed of
Hugh G. Hodge and John l.. Hawkes.
has been dissolved by the death of
John l.. Hawkes. and that Hugh c.
Hodge las purchased the interest of
the estate of John l.. Hawkes. in the
business and Is now the sole owner.
All accounts due the firm are payable
to him and all liabilities of the firm
will be paid by him.
HODGE &c HAWKES.,
BY Hugh c.. Hodge. owner
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
THINK STOLEN
CAR is LOCATED
Two Young Men Arrested at Clayton,
Illinois, Today and Will
be Returned to

neOkuk.
Chief of Police Hennemann was
notified at 3 o'clock this afternoon
by the sheriff of Adams county, ILL
nofs. that two @oung men had been
arrested in Clayton today by the
mayor OF the place on suspicion of
having stolen "a car in which they
were riding. The car answers the
description Of the McManus machine
which was stolen here last night.
The young men gave their names as
Merle Brown and William Heeyner
and the latter is said to be- a son
of Mark Heevner of this city. They
claimed they had purchased the car
in Warsaw last night Ter $2S. The
sheriff made arrangements to take
the two to Quincy tonight where
they will be taken in1o custody by
Chief of Police Hennemann.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
Portable Wireless Que.

NEW YORK, June "a on I
portable wireless outfit weigbins y
twelve pounds. recently inyen,ess
Guglielmo Marconi and now !.
used with great success m De
Italian front is Americas 70,
asking, Marconi announced TOD
The apparatus is capable of =.
ing or receiving messages a dist.
of two or three miles. al
The invention reduces the no.
sity of signal corps in the danea..
front line trenches. o'V
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
Local Observations.
Nothing Known Of Report.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, June 22.-After
communicating by long distance tele-
phone with government officials at
Norfolk, the navy department today
announced nothing was known there
of widely circulated report that a
British steamer had arrived there
with prisoners from German raider
aboard.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
VenIzeIos Goes /. Athens.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
ATHENS, June 90 Presiden,
Venizelos of the provisional govern
ment has left Salonika and arrived
at Keratsini, presumably on his way
to Athens.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

PROPOSALS FOR LEvEE WORK. -
Office of the Secretary, Mississippi
Commission, 1911 International Life
Building, st. Louis, Mo.-Sealed pro-
posals will. be received here until IL
a. m, July 81, 1917, for constructing
about 259,1O0 cubic yards of earth
work in the Sny Island Levee Drain
age District, ILL., Further information
on application
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Life isn't worth while, if one is afraid to
lose it. a year or two more, what do
they matter if job be shirkedG 1t isn't
the time one lives that matters, it's what one
does in that time!- John G. IRVINE
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Unlimited power is the ideal thing when 1t is In safe
hands. The despotism Of heaven Is the absolutely
perfect earthly the conditions the
namely the despot the perfect individual Of the hui
and his lease Of life perpetual But perish
able perfect must die and leave his depotsn In the
hands of imperfect successor earthly despotsm Is
not merely bad form Of it Is the worst
Bible.-Mar< Twain.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

''Cornbread for breakfast" sounds like a
campaign preliminary to three-dolar corn
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Since rice has doubled in price June newly
weds are not bothered so much with it in
shower FORMS
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

The government has not yet explained
whether it is because in spite of its name
that Yaphank, Long Island, has been chosen as
the site for military training camp
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

The Roosevelts are not to be kept down
Even though dad has had one of the ambitions
of his life crushed by the refusal of President
Wilson to allow the colonel to raise division
for service in France two of the former presi-
dents sons, Theodore IT, and Archie, will be
sent to the front as members Of General Perish
ings expedition. The two young men surely
are chips of the original block
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Now that Constantine is out of the way. who
is it that is keeping Greece out of the war?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Last week more than two billion dollars for
Liberty bonds-Good business; this week a
hundred million dollars for the Red Cross
Good work.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

evidoers as far as possible in prison and out OF
print. But we trust we may not have occasion
to mention them again soon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Rather than pay toll to tyranny pay toll to
Red Cross
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Davenport to Warsaw until checked
by heavy rains.
Weather Forecast.
For Keokuk and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Saturday. Con-
tinued warm.
For Iowa: Unsettled weather to-
night and Saturday. Probably showers
in the east portion. Warmer tonight
in the east and south portions.
For Missouri: Partly cloudy weather
prevails to the WESTWARD in the plains
states tbs morning.
Local Observations.
June Bar. Their. Wind With r
81 Z D. M. 5000 Is NV Pit cl'dy
O2 a. m. ;. 1902 70 NE Clear
Mean temperature, IA; highest, SO;
lowest. 81: lowest last night, sc.
FIRED q. GOs7IEeSCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
TIE WEATHER.
[U. 8. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.l
River Bulletin.

The river will fall steadily from
Davenport to Warsaw until checked
by heavy rains.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-02

ing Of the district.
The houses that are now being built
are of 'two-story construction. This
type was adopted in preference to the
bungalow type in order to better con-
form with existent buildings and TO
afford more room for lawns and gar
dens.
These buildings viii be similar in
outside a ppearance, but slight varia-
lions are being used to avoid monot-
cny. The exterior viii be of Denison
Inter]ocking Ma.t faced hollow tile
This is similar 20 wire cut pressed
brick when laid up. except that alter
nate joints are four inches and eight
inches wide The use Of hollow tile
VIII give minimum heat conductance.
ensuring that the rooms viii be cool
in summer and warm in winter.
Our wives Will be most interested in
the interior arrangements. Each of
the houses viii have living room, din
ng room, and kitchen on the first floor
Two Of the houses will have bath
and four rooms on the second floor,
and the rest will have baths and three
rooms One of these can be used as
den If desired.
As a matter OF preparedness, the men
responsible for the design have tried
TO provide convenient kitchens. Each
house VIII have a package garbage re-
cetver, the ice boxes will have outside
doors and the sinks and gas stoves viii
be high enough TO avoid back bending.
Judging from present indications, it
is expected that these houses viii be
ready for occupancy by October 1. The
date therefore should have a red figure
on your calendars. as it will mark an
epoch in our contentment and the serv-
ice that we can render the company by
knowing that our families are com
fortably provided for.-From the Axi-
dentax. issuei by employees of the L. S.
Metals Refining Co.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-02
Five New Houses Being
EereCted for Employees
BY l. VI. KNIFFIN. Assistant superintendent.

With the coming Of so many new in
dustries to the Calumet district hous-
ing conditions have become a serious
problem. Taking advantage of the sit
uation, house owners have advanced
rents TO unusual figures bat even this
incentive has not attracted enough
new builders to relieve the situation.
1t is no longer necessary to advertise
houses for rent in this city The COM
mon practice now is to post notices to
keep house hunters away.
With the usual far-sighted consid-
Grafton OF the welfare of its men. our
management has met the situation by
starting 10 build homes for its en-
pioyes. These are TO be owned and OPP
Grated b. the United States Homes Co.
a corporation organized in this state.
for the purpose.
Another very desirable accomplish
ment will be the bringing of our men
IN close touch with the people of East
Chicago. There has long been a feel
ing that the industries of this district
had no interest i'm local affairs. 1t
was pointed that the men in re-
sponsible positions lived in other cities
and took no interest in the control Of
have felt that teo large a part of the
pay distributions was going 70 their
competitors in adjoining cities This
will be remembered when our men be
come East Chicago citizens.
The selection of sites for the houses
was given thoughtful attention There
were not many suitable locations avail
able-for the distance from the plant
was an importan- consideration. It
was desired that the heads of depart
ments should be far enough away from
their work to get change of scenery.
but at the same time be close enough to
be available in case Of emergency. The
saving in time and energy now spent by
some of the men in committing will be
a considerable item.
The location that best fulfilled the
requirements was the Beacon street
addition. which Is enc Of the most at
tractive parts Of our city The fact
that most Of the property is already
developed and that the subdivision is
covered by building restrictions, were
sufficient guarantee Of the future stand
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-02
Indiana HarbOr
Personal and Otherwise

Mrs. c. p. Rice has been visiting her
sister. Mrs. Anil Anderson of Grape
vine street She returnd yesterday to
her home in Brookheld. III.
Mrs. Anil Anderson was a Chicago
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. A. Schuinke of 36l1 Grapevine
street Is spending today in Chicago
visiting friends.
Miss Helen Calvin is spending her va
cation at Cedar Lake. Ia.
Very special at the Columbia theatre
tonight. E. H. Sothern and Peggy Hy-
land Will be featured in a special Vita
graph Blue Ribbon feature. The Chat
tel" Don't miss seeing the very eX-
cellent feature toni ht. One of those
pleasing John Drew comedies Will also
be shown. Don't forget we have new
ventilating system in operation and you
can enjoy the program, as it is much
cooler in the theatre than il is out
doors. s-2-1
Mrs. Nj. J. Walsh entertained the
Unique Pedro club with a card party
Tuesday evening at her home on Fir
treet
E. w. Mcmillan is spending vacation
at South Haven. Mich.
Dwight Ellison who has been away
in the army. received his honorable
discharge and returned home last even
ing Arthur Furhmark of Ivy street.
is giving a slumber party tonight in
honor of his return
The Royal Neighbors viii meet this
evening in the Auditorium lodge hall.
promptly at O'Clock
Mrs. William Hart was brought back
to her home from the hospital yester-
day. She is getting along as nicely as
can be expected. Her son Frank re-
turned to Fort Leavenworth this morn
ing. Mrs. Hart received a letter from
her son Waiter who is stationed in
France. He says he is getting along
just fine and is enjoying the best Of
health.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-08-02
East Chicago
Her People and Occurrences

The Elks Of this city will entertain
Co. L tonight in their club rooms.
Mrs NJ. H Silverman and daughter
Mable are in Chicago today visiting
Mrs Silverman's two nephews who
are encamped there with the Second
Artillery. They VIII remain for re-
treat this evening.
The Red Cross sewing center is still
open for any one wishing 10 give their
assistance. Have you helped any. if
not do so.
Andrew Brandt who is employed
as butcher in W. r. Diamond grocery
and meat market. was called home to
Missouri. Tuesday on account of the
death OF his father.
John Burhoff and a number of other
boys VIII leave today for a short out
ing and win camp near Valparaiso.
Mrs ". Butcher Of Muncie is visit
ing with Mrs. Luther Lewis. Jr. Of
Olcott avenue for couple OF weeksz
The Congregational sunday school
re having their picnic TODAY A rip