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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

tunate or unfortunate victor in Sc
curing the thirteenth cantonment the
good and glorious herald of good
tidings would follow it up with an In.
vitation to the state to help pay for it,
and an admonftion to Governor Hard
ing to spend part of that $1,000,000
voted by the legislature for war pur-
poses in helping Des Moines out.
T, There has been some perturbation
| in the Capital city because wicked
men from Cedar Rapids have been
showing up the woeful lack Of facili-
! ties at Camp Dodge demanded by the
government for this cantonment.
With that discussion the people in
this neighborhood. have no particular
interest. Mason City made an offer
of a site which could supply paved
road, an electric road and steam
road all running through the whole
tract. connection with the city sewage
system and city water, and the furth-
er asset of a magnificent lake of water
for bathing and pleasure purposes.
but it was passed up for inferior sites
probably because the department
thought a city of 10000 people could
not easily assimilate such big ad-
ditional population. When the an
|nouncement was made that Des
Mofnes was chosen instead of st. Paul
because Iowa is dry state, there was
general satisfaction. so that nc one
is particularly envious of Des Moines
because a better Iowa site was turned
down. Politics has just as much to do
In settling sites in the war depart
ment evidently as in other matters
when absolute merit should be con-
sidered and no one showed any choler
because the wheel had stopped on the
Des Moines number
But If st. Paul or Sioux City or
Cedar Rapids or Mason City had been
chosen for the site, there would have
been no appeal for state aid, no at
tempt to get their hands on part of
that s1,000,00O that Governor Harding
is supposed to have for war pur-
poses. If the cantonment is as big
thing for Des Moines as the Inference
is from the exultant phrases of the
esteemed Register Des Moines ought
to be big enough to pay for it. If it's
committee was magnetic and hyp-
motto enough to get the cantonment
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
TODAYs BIT OF VERSE
IN QUEST OF AN OLD LAND.

Through hazy, lazy ways | sought
"A land of youth and dreamy thought,
With green spread fields and wondrous trees,
And birds that sang and booming bees
All laden with the honey yields
OF flowers from the summer fields;
A wonderland of endless joys,
And peopled by indifferent boys
Whose language was the whistled tunes
From -boyhoods mouth of crescent runes.
So long sought! My hopes would burn
At every crosspath, gate and turn,
Yet imagery could not invest
IT like the toyland of my quest;
One day / stopped beside stream
That seemed to fit my cherished dream;
But no, it flowed more still and slow
Than remembered long ago
This spot that, gate or stile,
Would tax my mem'ry for awhile.
Then fade away and leave me there,
A stranger with no heart to share.
At length found. and called to me,
A youngster like used to be,
And begged him lead me by the hand
Away to that forgotten land;
He only smiled and smiled queer!
And crossed his toes! and said: IT'S here.
Right here's the birds an humble bees,
The hangbird nest an OF mint lot
Why I'm surprised that you've forgot"
And then | seemed to understand
'rTis youth that makes that wohdrous land
John D. Wells
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
IOWANS CALLED TO COLORS
FREED OF DEBTS DURING WAR

=. 81 I
1owans who join the colors will be
exempt from the payment Qf debts
during the war, and dependents OF
privates in Iowa military organiza-
lions will receive pensions from the
state.
or all war measures passed by the
thirty-seventh general assembly the
foregoing are probably OF greatest
interest and affect most vitality the
common citizen of military age.
Every Iowan who joins the colors
may take advantage of the mora
torium," but the dependent pension
is available oltly to members OF Iowa
military organizations. Men who en-
list in the regular army or navy are
not included in the beneficiary list"
The Moratorium.
The moratorium law is as follows !:
All soldiers and sailors and
other persons in the military or
naval service of the government
of the United States or who may
hereafter enter such service dur
ing the present war. are heeby
exempted while In such service
anu LII q pC4lOu VI OLA llShtho
after the termination of the war,
or of said service or death from
payment of any bill of exchange,
or of any negotiable instrument,
or of any other payment of any
bill in pursuance of any contract
or from any writ of attachment
or execution.
Homesteads of all soldiers or
sailors are exempt from taxes dur
ing their term OF service in the
present war. If they have no home
stead, other property to the actual
value of $4,000 is exempt.
Men who join the colors and are
parties to litigation may upon re-
quest secure .continuances of their
cases until their service terminates.
The statute of Limitations will not
apply in such classes of litigation.
viii Care for Families.
Iowa law makers had the married
soldier in mind in specifying the
manner in which the, million dollar
war appropriation should be ex-
pended.
Adjutant General Logan with the
approval of Governor Harding, may
pay to any dependent wife or mother
sum not to exceed $40 a month
Children under fourteen years Of age
may receive up to $40 month. The
law provides, however, that the
amount paid to dependents of sol
diers shall not exceed the total sum
Of $50 a month. Dependents receiv-
ing pay from the federal government
are barred from state aid, as are de-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
Experience does take dreadfully high
Carlyle.
A FAIR EXCHANGE.

The report in Washington dispatches that
the administration, supported by the British
government, is trying to bring about transfer
of many japanese ships from the Pacific to the
Atlantic is important because one of the great
est needs of the allies is a supply of shipping
sufficient to carry abroad all the food and war
materials that this country can spare. Many
months must pass before any considerable part
of the merchant fleet the United States is to
build will be ready, and the immediate demand
could be met by the transfer which has been
proposed.
Viewed from the standpoint of this country,
Great Britain and France the plan is most at
tractive Nor is there reason to doubt that
Japan would welcome this opportunity to rem
der an important service. Moreover, she is in
a position to ask something in return. Japan
has entered upon great shipbuilding program,
but she will experience much difficulty in car
rying it out unless materials can be bought, in
the United States. In fact, the Japanese gov
errlment has suggested that this country send
the materials she needs. Notwithstanding our
enormous resources for steel production, there
may be a temporary steel shortage due to the
unprecedented demand. William E, Corey
president Of the Midvale Steel and Ordnance
company, says all the steel the world can pro-
duce is urgently required for purposes that
will allow no substitute, and that there is an
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
iowa PRESS, COMMENT.


Burlington Hawk-Eye: At first
glance, the report of the concessions
made by the coal barons appeared to
please many people. However, they
gave it a second and a third glance,
and now are specializing as to what
the effect will be on coal as 1t is de-
llivered to them. An apparent reduc-
ton in the price at the mine is not
going to help the consumer unless it
means corresponding reduction
when the coal is placed in his bin. 1t
begins to appear that the problem has
not been solved after all.
Sioux City Journal: Iowa didn't
furnish her quota during volunteer
week but-shishi did New
York Pennsylvania Massachusetts
Maryland Delaware Virginia and
thirty-one other states.
Cedar Rapids Republican,: The
more we see of these times the more
we are convinced that some of us
ought to stay at home, to fight the
|sneaks and towards who are not yet
Ireconciled to what their own country
Is trying to do for them. The boys
at the front will need defenders at
|home--there never was a war, how
ever holy, in which this has not been
true.
Cherokee Times: Iowa recently
adopted road patrol law, but one
would need a search warrant to find
one of the patrolmen.
Des Moines Register: Switzerland
is feeding so many war refugees that
the modern Swiss movement appears
to be from the kitchen to the dining
room.
Cedar, Rapids Gazette: A good
many Iowa men who are being called
to the colors are at least thankful
that there are enough colors to go
everything else.
Creston Plain-Dealer: The only
colors that some grubbers will ever
rally to are the yellow and green Of
gold and silver certificates.
Waterloo Times-Tribune: Some
congressman don't want to let the
government fix prices. But the gov
eminent ought to be able to do sue
cessfully what few individuals have
found it easy to do.
Denison Bulletin: In the forth
coming officers reserve camp Iowa
will be allowed but $50 men! Iowa
has 10000 of that kind Of men all
ready and willing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
THE SIGN OF DISTRESS.
Des Moines Seeks Slice Of State
War Fund for Selfish Reasons.

Des Moines Seeks a Slice of State
War Fund for Selfish Reasons.
Mason City G1obe-Gazette: The es-
teemed Register of Des Moines sends
out an annual sign of distress for
state aid. 1t has been the habit of our
beloved capital city so long to locate
Institutions or buy sites and then get
the state to pay for them that the
same call now comes for help to fur
nish the needed aid in liquidating for
the big cantonment which has been
located there-if the war department
does not change its mind again. 1t is
natural instinct at the capital to
ask the state to build fair buildings
and capitol extensions and appropria-
tons to beautify the same, and peo-
pie have become accustomed to this,
but no one ever dreamed that with
tina axultation Of having been tina for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

actual scarcity of steel-making materials and
equipment.
Evidently it will not be easy for us to meet
Japan's needs at this time. But we can afford
to make the attempt if Japan is willing to AID
the allies by sending fleet of merchant ships
where they can be used to the greatest advan-
tage. The arrangement suggested would be IN
the nature of a fair exchange
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

located on a tract without railroad
and wagon road facilities, it should
be game enough to go ahead and build
these roads and furnish adequate
water and sewerage facilities without
putting it's hand in the state treasury
under the guise OF state benefit.
If Governor Harding ia at all tempt
ed to turn any part Of that $1,000,O00
from its original purpose, he will find
that what Sherman said about war
was right, and repeat.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

There is end indeed to making books experiments,
to travel to gathering wealth. Problem gives rise to
problem. We may study forever, we are never SO
learned as we would We have never made statue
worthy of dreams. And when have discovered a
continent crossed chain of mountains is only to
find another another plain the farther side
In the infinite universe there is for siftest dill
gence, and to spare-R. L. Stevenson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
FREckLE-FAcE
Sun and Wind Brina Out H.,
| - IVY Oh

VIVA 6ring Out UoIv q.
How to Remove EssiI. spot
Here's a chance, Miss Frao,,
to try remedy for freckles s n.i',
guarantee Of a reliable dealor WIN Il
Will not cost you a penny MI, mat
removes the freckles; whn hisss
does give you a clear COMMITS, e II
expense is trifling. AiOa t
Simply get an ounce of ~,
double strength-from anv dn
and a few applications sho,,a ugsi
you how easy 1t Is to rid von a sao
the homely freckles and get s.l
,tiful complexion. Rarely is NOR yea ,e
one ounce needed for the worat la'
Be sure to ask the druggist 81, 'a Y
double strength othine as tbio ~ '
prescription sold under guaran,s 10
money back IL 1t fails to rev..
freckles. ''ilo
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
Artillery Called Out.

United Press Leased Wire Service
! CHICAGO. July 6.-The Second
Illinois artillery was preparing to
leave today for Bloomington, ILL.,,
where striking street car employees
rioted last night after being address
ed by Mother" Jones. Several non
union motormen and conductors were
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
Mrs. kupfer Goes to Jail.

M United Press Leased Wire Service1
BERLIN (via London) July 6.-The
notorious Mrs. Kupfer, whose swind-
ling and confidence games" were said
to have netted her millions, was to-
day sentenced to two and a half
years imprisonment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
aged. - cars da

The congregational chm,
GAINESVILLE. O.. has granted tts
leave OF absence to fill a cont NO paste
a seven weeks vaudeville fora q
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Gossip of the doings of the American contin-
gent already across the water shows that
baseball at all events, follows the flag
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

pendents of officers. The govern
ment does not intend to take men
with dependent families in the draft.
But there are men with dependents
in the national guard.
The principal function of the mil
lion dollar legislative appropriation,
however, is to defray necessary ex-
penses in securing enlistments, ply
steal examinations, transportation
and sustenance, and all other neces-
sary expenses connected with the
organization of military units. Uncle
Sam will eventually reimburse the
state OF Iowa for monies expended IN
this manner.
Governor Has Much Power.
Another important war measure
is that which vests Governor Hard
ing with full power to call upon any
citizen to assist him in the protec-
ton Of life and property and 10 en-
force the laws. The governor is en-
powered to vest such citizens with
full power to make arrests without
process or to perform any duties OF
special agent, sheriff or policeman.
Their authority is co-extensive with
the state.
The governor is further authorized
to establish secret service or con-
stabulary for the protection of prop
erty and the curbing of hostile acts.
An appropriation of $4,000 is avail
able for this purpose. The governor
has a number of volunteers in SER
vice now.
Other Military Laws.
Heavy penalties were provided by
the legislature for espionage, treason
and unfriendly acts.
Any person VINO attempts to ex-
cite instruction or sedition is sub
ject to maximum sentence OF
twenty years in the penitentiary or
fine of from $1,000 to $4,000.
Persons who by word of mouth,
writing or in any other manner pro-
mote or, encourage hostility or oppo-
sition to the government are liable
to a maximum. jail sentence of one
year or fine of from $500 to $1,000.
Any person joining a society for
encouraging hostility to the govern
ment is liable to similar penalties.
The legislature appropriated $751;
900 for the purchase and improve
ment of suitable camp ground for
training of Iowa military forces, of
which sum $52,292.90 has already
been paid for Ut acres adjoining
Camp Dodge.
census and inventory of Iowa's war
resources $4,000 was placed at the
governors disposal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Before pressing this "corn products for
breakfast more firmly it might be we'll to
wait until there has been day and night or
two of good com growing weather.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06
ZIONISM.

One of the most interesting developments of
the war is the tremendous impetus given to the
Zionist movement and the practical assurance
THAT the Basic program is now to be carried out.
That platform defines Zionism as the deter
Imination to obtain for the Jews publicly rec
Iognized, legally assured home in Palestine and
the most eminent and influential Hebrews of
the world now subscribe to it. New converts
like Lord Rothschild and Adolph Lewisohn are
joining the movement day by day. Statesmen
of eminence in all the countries have definitely
declared themselves in favor of the Zionist
aim. Mr. Bafour told DR.. De Sofa, president
Iof the Canadian Zionist federation, that the
British government would support the estab-
Ilishmeht of a Jewish homeland in Palestine;
and Jews of eminence declare that there are
now the strongest reasons for believing that
the leading governments Of earth will favor the
plan and that the Zionist end will be attained.
The recent convention Of American Zionists
in Baltimore shows that the Zionist ideal is
appealing to all classes of Jews; and the CON
gress Of American Jews in Washington in Sep
TENDER is expected to take stand for complete
political equality for all the Jews in all lands
and for what is called ga maximum Of Jewish
rights in PALESTINE In Baltimore during con
vention week the blue and white Jewish flag was
everywhere in evidence. Everything connected
with Palestine was eagerly discussed-prob-
lens Of colonization, education, agriculture, f.
nance The utmost enthusiasm was manifested
and the convention passed a resolution calling
on the United States government to extend off
cial recognition as a. nation to the Jews in
Palestine.
Many men will be called to service which
will require all the courage and stamina they
possess before this war is over No service
bids fair to demand more moral stamina and
more of the courage that withstands home criti-
cism which is terrible foe to impartial per
Torrance Of duty, than will the control of the
exemption of draft recruits. The men who are
called to this service face animadversion and
lill-feeling from their home fellows. All good
citizens should regard this service as one of
thigh importance and one demanding fine
patriotism. 1t is probable that no man enters
it with ,complacence, for its rigors are easily
foreseen But for the men who do this duty to
the nation with much personal sacrifice the
hearty support and sympathy of all good citi-
zens will be constantly offered and their deci-
Esions will be received in the knowledge that
they cannot make these without causing bitter
feeling to many whom they affect.
Before pressing this ''corn products for
breakfast more firmly it might be we'll to
wait until there has been a day and night or
two of good corn growing weather
--
Gossip of the doings Of the American contin-
gent already across the water shows that
baseball, at all events, follows the flag
No signs yet Of any peace organization be-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

No signs yet of any peace organization be-
ing called to it's colors.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Waterloo Times Tribune: Some
congressman don't want to let the
government fix prices. But the gov
eminent ought to be able to do sue
cessfully what a few individuals have
found it easy to do.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Creston Plain-Dealer: The only
colors that some grubbers will ever
rally to are the yellow and green OF
gold and silver certificates.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-06

Denison Bulletin: In the forth
coming officers reserve camp Iowa
will be allowed but $50 men! Iowa
has 10000 of that kind of men all
ready and willing.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-08-23
Local Happenings.

to Sioux Falls this week
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. Bennett visited
friends at Castlewood, Sunday
Henry NJ. Hanten made 4 business
trip to the twin cities this week.
DR.. and Mrs. Glen Yeamans and
children visited relatives at CLARK
over Sunday.
Miss Ruth Croft returned the first 81
the week from Mobridge, s.. 81,
where she visited friends.
1. Rev. O. j.. Edwards left the first Of
the week for Montana, where he is
attending to business matters.
Judge John Nicholson is acting as
municipal Judge pro tenn. during the
absence of Judge Irwin H. Myers,
Mrs. T. A. Stone and daughter, Miss
Helen, have returned from Duluth,
Mimi, where they visited friends.
w. y. Dean. following a summer
vacation, has returned to his duties
in the schaller department store.
A marriage license was issued to
William Earl Wilson Of Louisa, Ia,
and Miss Alice VanDelinder Of Henry,
IS. D.
Miss Teresa Deville has resumed
her post at the Schaller department
store, following an enjoyable yaca-
ton.
The Watertown and the Clark troop
teams play a game of baseball on the
local grounds this (Thursday) after
noon.
Mrs. Maxwell, of Arlington, s. D.,
was in the city last week, a guest at
the home of her sister, Mrs. o. r.
Vaux.
MI. and Mrs. 6. M. Lyon, accom-
panied by Miss Jennie Tegner, drove
to Pickerel Lake Sunday for a days
outing.
Mrs. r. 7. Gesley returned home
the first Of the week from Pierre and
other points. where she visited with
friends.
Miss Gala Steffen has resumed her
station in the sales department Of the.
Paulis store following a two weeks
vacation.
Walter Reichert left the first of the
week for Chicago where he enters
the Northwestern university for the
coming year.
Misses Winnie and Stella Eidem Of
Ltchfeld, MinnY were oyerzSunday
guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
o. J. Edwards.
Mrs. Albert Spooner and daughter,
Lillian, left last week for points in
lowe and Minnesota where they are.
visiting friends.
Miss Elsie Wagatzke arrived home
a few days ago from California where
she had been residing for the past
three or four years.
Miss Elizabeth vaux went to Ar
1ington last Saturday in company with
her aunt, Mrs. Maxwell. who had been
visiting in the city.
John McPhee. the superintendent Of
a string of farmers elevators and
warehouses, made trip last week to.
the twin cities on business.
Miss. Frances Mcbride returnedthe
first of the week to her home at vi
enna following a visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. M. j. Sheehan OF this city.
Miss Marguerite Wix, q student at,
the state College at Brookings. was
IN the city the irsto I the week, Wis
iting with her brother, ERNEST Wix,
the druggist.
NOW that we farmers haven't any
hogs for SALE said q former yester-I
day to a representative Of this pa
per. 81 notice hogs are selling. live
weight, ali twenty dollars q hundred,
Professor Dwight +. Cook returned
fhe first Of the week from Chicago
where he had been comforting with
leading vo~calistsand where he en-
braced The occasion 70 study vocal
arr.