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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12
WAR DEPARTMENT CENSOR.

| Secretary of War Baker may have reasons
| for arbitrary assumption of authority over
press dispatches which appeal to him, and
possibly to the president, as sufficient to make
such assumption worth risking These reasons
ito be at all considerable must be concerned
with keeping news from our enemies. Thus
far the news which has reached Germany, so as
to mperil our war progress, appears to have
gone from Washington sources; from the very
departments in which orders originate, it may
be. Secretary Baker is quoted IN an interview
as saying that the press is cooperating finely
with the war department and will continue to
do so without any protest on the ground OF
lusurpation of authority. The press has been
Iscrupulously careful to aid the government; 1T
desires to cooperate with the war department
But it cannot and will not long suffer arbitrary
interference with news, when congress has re-
fused to egalize such interference.
There is no censorship constituted by law, by
which news dispatches can be controlled, which
can rightfuly operate at Washington. All news
of the expedition to France was withheld in the
press merely request Of the government
But news coming out of France; news now
public in France and England, is different
matter IF the war department has something
it wishes to conceal from Germany, the press
will help on request. But if the war depart
ment has something it wishes to conceal from
our own people, the press will not long be pa
tent What the war department had best do
is to be quite frank in its attitude on news pub
licity. Any autocratic censorship by it will
awake resentment in the press and in con-
gress; and it will tend to awake suspicion in
the public.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

Where In the world there be anything perfect
lilies the valley? Look their twin leaves
outlined deIieately Of Them perfect the
wings of bird, and the few white bells that rembe
stalk, shedding perfume. Be
that Of natures most complete concep-
lions. You may look upon mountain and wish it were
precpitous upon river and wish it
clearer upon desire for farther spread
Ina boushs richer filing Of It's foiIage-but
YOU upon lily of the valley and wish il to be
,ther than II is.-Philip Gilbert Hamerton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

''Eat Bacon, the Cheapest Meat in the Mar
ket,n advises the London Times Strangely
enough the Times does not reveal the price
We in the United States are paying forty-five
cents pound for bacon, an advance OF more
than one hundred per cent. since the beginning
of the war. How comes it, Mr.. Hoover, that
Enoland gets our bacon so cheap and in such
ioreat Quantities that it must be sent to English
soan factories because the English people are
not buying til
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12
IOWA pREss COMMENT.

| Davenport Democrat: Congress
ought to acquire some Of the efficiency
that is being preached to the nation.
That an important bill like the fooo
bill should be tied up while an endless
line of amendments is fought over, IS
| just as sensible as for the hremen to
quarrel while the house is burning
down.
Sioux City Journal: When he gets
through with Wilkerson Attorney
General Havner can get busy with the
new DINNER and dog laws. There is
no reason why time should hang
heavy on the attorney generals hands
during the summer.
Des Moines Register: Some young
Americans will accept the commission
of lieutenant although convinced
that they ought to be made colonies
right at the start.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: Again it is
reported that congress proposes to
deal with the coal question in a man
|ner that will get results. Drastic
steps are proposed. 1t will certainly
have good effect upon the people
III congress really solves the problem.
There will be some who will grumble
that the solution should have been
found sooner, but the majority will
feel truly thankful and will not fail
to express their appreciation IL the
congress Of the United States really
gets somewhere with the coal prob
lem.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: 1t does not
appear that any movement has been
set on foot to recover the plumber
taken by spectators in fuel and food.
The income tax should apply in the
case of thieves who have established
business in grand larceny.
Waterloo Times-Tribune: Most
cities have their troubles but only
one has its big Bill' Thompson.
Worth County Index: Iowa will
never "get the can" if we can all we
can, save all we can, and do all we
can.
Iowa City Press: It looks as if,
with Russia in again, Kaiser Bill will
have to send up another appeal to his
partner"
: Sioux City Tribune: Members of
the T. W. w. have only themselves to
blame if there is a general DISPOSE
ton to believe all of the evil things
that are alleged against their organi-
zation and its individual members
Even in advocating that horse shoes
be thrown into threshing machines,
as one |. w w. agitator did on the
streets Of Sioux City, these men haN<
not been working in harmony with
the worlds purpose just now.
MarshalltoYn Times Republican,:
Iowa canneries claim that they are
selling this years pack of canned
goods at prices which will permit re-
tailers to sell at 1914 cents per can.
If people are charged rs cents per
can, investigate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

The attempt to restore the monarchy IN
China has come to naught. The youthful en-
peror who was set upon the throne fortnight
ago by an ambitious general and governor of a
province has been forced to abdicate after his
army had been beaten in the field, and the for
mer vice-president of the republic has been
made president of the new provisional govern
INIT. 1t is safe assumption that every move
ment of this epoch will be towards popular
government and that there will be no backward
steps, The point has now been reached in hui
man evolution when the diffused intelligenc of
civilized peoples is so great that they can make
more advance by governing themselves than by
being ruled by a hereditary governing class. To
many it seems that the German people are no
exception to this rule but are intelligent enough
to set up a successful republic and get along
better without their kaiser than with him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

The bone-dry roller at Washington appears
to be missing ON all four cylinders.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

Of course there should be an official inquiry
to determine the facts on which Secretary
Daniels based his interesting story Of battles
between the American squadron conveying
transports to France and German submarines
The truth of the statement issued bp the head
of the navy has been questioned in way to
raise serious doubts to what occurred. 1t
seems that this statement was prepared, not by
Mr.. Daniels, but by George Creel, who admits
collaboration Of dispatches received from Ad-
miral Gleaves, in command of the conveys
Creel is not the man to prepare statements to be
sent out by the secretary of the United States
navy. AS the case stands the joke is on Mr.
Daniels.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

MarshalltoWn Times Republican:
Iowa canneries claim that they are
selling this years pack of canned
goods at prices which will permit re-
tailers to sell at 1914 cents per can.
If people are charged rs cents per
can, investigate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

Cedar Rapids Gazette: 1t does not
appear that any movement has been
set on foot to recover the plumber
taken by spectators in fuel and food.
The income tax should apply in the
case of thieves who have established
business in grand larceny.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

Iowa City Press: It looks as If
with Russia in again, Kaiser Bill viii
have to send up another appeal to his
partner"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-12

Worth County Index: Iowa will
never "get the can" if we can all we
can, save all we can, and do all we
can.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-13
COLLECTIONS

GUARANTEE COLLECTION AGENCY.
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tontion Commercial Adjustment Com.
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HOTEL DIRECTORY
Rally ROOMS

ntH n broadway; large, modern,
well furnished sleeping ro,nsj respeota-
bio people only. Walnut 1850.
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FEMALE HELP WANTED

WANTED Lady 10 take responsible 10.
sition ak bookeeper and stan0gruphor.
Must inVert $500 IN the buslnesA sal
AIRY and division ot prOIlts. Apply los
West Third ~
PROF. ", " hAERlEs,
h. A., c, 4. a,
EXPERT COMMERCIAL TUTOR
Private Individual instruction. thorough
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PRIVATE SHORTHAND AND
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7ai West Filth ~ Tel, Maple l7is
WANTED \ capable Trustworthy white
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WANTEn--A good huAtinE agent; ono
Who knows sac can sell goods Ad-
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ENt EWlENCED wiate Eirl for house.
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WANTED - Young man, best OF refer.
onces, TO manage branch nowh and
cigar stand; splendid opportunity for od'
vancemcnt: apply, In person. Fred Hnr'
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EDUCATION AND lNsTeUcTIos
Mns c. RAY FIoHRE,

MRs. c, RAT FLnHhE
Teacher OF expressloni the "Delsafto
system" embracing speech. art. ppotes
play acting, grace culture, physical 0es
matte coachi plays and proxrsmu ren.
dsrud In and out of Che ciy, class on
private Lessons studio Tis \, Robinsou.
Phone Maple 2se, "a
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TWO LARGE unfurNished front rooms
connecting bath 62lhs W Chl Phone
W. lOb0-R
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sonAble price good volume of voNkv
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ed for Less
THAN 25c
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Classified Adyer-
tising

'I r. ADS will be run sl,eH day =
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CHARGE WANT ADS will not be run
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Ter.
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ADVERTISERS should retain receipts
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king payments over the office counter,
I'm.
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-13
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS


FOR AISLE CHEAP -- Mahogany Cabla
piano and bench, practically new. ~
T.. 9Th ~
WANTED OF plnno for storsg.,
private bome, care guaranteed. Wal
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FOUR NEW sONG HIST Want To
10 Where tho Climate suits My
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Dixie Land" he Prepared 'Mammy's
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r. g. Young Music Co, Sii W. 9Th Ave.
Columbus, ohio
PIANO PURCHASERS
Four days big. dissolution
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Co., 30S W. First st.
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tNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES will
be misclssslfied The convenience of
reader is considered As well az the
Eettiser.
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Our vegetable stralner fits any pot or
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onstrpiOn. Retsils at % cents each.
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SITUATIONS wANTEp-FEMALR

WANTED-Positlon by refined competent
woman. business ability aud experience
with reliable business firm, chance for
sdvancemWL Write l.. A., care Okla
homan
Wal bbil
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ence desires position Call Y. W G. A.
M.lil, between ' and 3
THOROUGHLY experienced stenosra.
pher desires permanent position. Maple
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WANTED-Three young men under age
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YOUNG COUPLE wants Two ~ three
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or 62d Wheeler ~,
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be forwarded without cost.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
MORE PAY ASKED OF ILL ROADS.
Reply on Request for 40 Per Cent In
crease Asked BY Dec. 81,

Cleveland, Ohio. = Demands were
presented to practically every railroad
in the country for increase in wages
for trainmen and conductors which
are approximately 40 per cent higher
than the present scale. The neral
chairmen of the two labor orsaniza-
tions presented the wage schedule to
the general managers of the railroads
throughout the country. The railroads
are asked to make answer to the de-
mands by Dec. 81 at the latest.
The railroad managers are request
ed to enter into a collective movement
for the purpose Of handling the propo-
sition at one and the same time
through a joint committee represent
ing all railroads concerned. and the
two labor organizations stand ready
to do likewise.
1t is expected that the railroad man.
ayers and the representatives of the
employees will meet in joint session
in about two weeks. probably in the
East, in an effort to reach an agree
ment on the wage question.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
US. GUARDS IN FRANCE
NOW TRAINING WITHIN SOUND
OF ROARING ARTILLERY.
Represent Every State and Were
Given Hearty Reception by
French Population.

With the American Army in France.
National guardsmen from every
state in the Union have arrived in
France. it is now permitted to be an
nounced. They are among the troops
now training or lately arrived.
While it is not permitted to dis
close the identity of units. 1t may be
said that all those which sailed from
the United States have arrived safely.
are in good health, and that some al
ready are in training within sound or
the guns on the battle front.
They are showing spirit in keep
ing with the purpose OF all concerned
to make the American expeditionary
force homogeneous American army.
In which each division. whether regu-
lar, National Guard or National
Army. cannot be distinguished in eff
cheney from the others. The former
state troops are billeted over wide
area and are pronounced excellent SOL
diers.
The guardsmen have been arriving
in the American zone for many weeks.
They are scattered somewhat, but as
far as possible the units from the
same state have been kept close to-
gether. except in one case. They found
the regular army had made good prep
arations for them. and while many are
billeted in houses in French towns.
others have been Quartered in low
wooden barracks specially erected.
The troops from the various states
have been recognized by the French
population and have been welcomed
enthusiastically. Many OF the units
on arriving in billet towns wore the
French red. white and blue cockade
pinned to their campaign hats. These
were given to the soldiers when they
landed at base ports. After a suffi-
cient time to rest from the journey.
which In some cases has been ex-
tremely tiresome, the troops have
been set to work training for actual
service at the front. In all quarters
they are declared to be most enthu-
siastic, and their soldierly qualities
have drawn high praise from the
French instructors.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
PEACE LETTER srlRs BRITISH.
Lansdowne Talk Denounced at Meet.
ina of Unionist Party.


London.-An authorized report con-
cerning the Unionist meeting says 1t
was attended by 1900 representatives
of Unionist bodies throughout the
country, and that resolutions were
unanimously carried deploring the
publication of the letter of the Mar
quis of Lansdowne and declaring firm
adherence to the war aims of the al
lies as defined by the premier. Mr..
Bonar Law and Mr.. Asquith.
A scene of great enthusiasm en-
sued, the delegates rising and sing
ing the national anthem. Mr.. Bonar
Law then delivered speech in which
he admitted that he never had met
anyone more patriotic or disinterested
than the Marquis of Lansdowne New
ertheless, Mr.. Bonar Law said: Il
disagree absolutely not only with the
arguments but with the whole tone of
the letter l think it is nothing less
than national misfortune that 1t
should have been published. now of
all times"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Berlin Against eoI.hevlki Plan.

Stockholm.-While indications are
lacking in the current German COM
ment as to what the response OF the
central powers to the Bolsheviki
peace proposals will be. the press
utterances indicate that there are al
ready many Germans who are con-
vinced that Nikolai Lenine's doctrines
would upset the political and social
systems of all the nations of the
world and bring a peace which would
prove to be a Greek gift.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Willing to Die for Liberty and Justice.

Washington. = Thanksgiving mes
sages from members of the cabinet
addressed to the people of the coun-
try and the country's defenders on
land and sea appeared in the official
bulletin. Secretary Lane says he can
not be thankful for war, the methods
of war, nor the turning of mems minds
from things constructive to things de-
structive. but that he gives thanks
that this is a nation unashamed. that
the spirit of Bunker hill and Santiago
is still quick and aggressive" and that
men are willing to die that liberty
and justice may live"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Vatican Denies New Peace Move.

Rome.-Speaking In the name of
Pope Benedlct the papal secretary OF
state, Cardinal Gasparri. issued gen
eral denial Of reports that the vatican
was working in the interest of a peace
which would not be just or durable,
and that propaganda from the vatican
was responsible for the breaking
down OF the morale of Italian troops.
with tho consequent recent defeat on
tho Isonso. II stated that army chap
Iains worked to prevent demoralisar
tioa of the troops.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Allied War conferees at Versailles

versa.Iles.-The premiers Of Great
Britain. France. Italy and Col. E. NJ
House, representing the United States,
met here as the supreme war council
and after taking the military situation
under consideration were joined by
Generals Wilson. Bliss. Foch and Ca
dorna. The council was in session
three hours and the American mem.
bers said much had been accom-.
plished. The deliberations. 1t was add.
ed, had been most harmonious and
satisfactory
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Eifteen German FIver. FAN.

London.-The official report of aeri-
al operations says: Fifteen hostile
airplanes were brought down and
three others were driven down out OF
control. Seven of our machines are
missing
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06

misunderstanding messages from
Russia to the effect that no separate
peace will be tolerated. but that the
armies under Gen. Dukhonin will
fight on, have been received by the
Russian embassy in London.
DIR. j. o. Gavronsky, special COM
missioner of the Russian provisional
government, and N. NJ. Nordmann. d.
rector OF the Department of Econom-
les in the ministry of foreign affairs.
who are now in London. declared that
it was only a matter of a few weeks
it may be sooner-when the Bolshe-
Wiki will be repudiated. as the forces
in south Russia, which is overwhelm-
ingly opposed to separate peace.
control the supplies and are working
quietly but in the right direction.
The fact that the embassy staffs in
London are carrying on their routine
work with the Dukhonin headquarters
as well as with part of the Russian
navy, the same as usual, is said by
the embassy officials to indicate that
there is no intention to recognize the
Petrograd usurpers.
According to Gavronsky and Nord-
mann, the situation is most delicate
because of the ignorance of the
masses, therefore. the forces which
are working to put Russia gain on her
feet are doing so quietly
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Wealthy Farmer Killed by Employs.

York, Neb-A. A. Blender. aged 40,
a wealthy farmer near Benedict, Neb.,
was shot to death by Louis Chobar,
an employe. Chobar then bound and
gagged his own wife, housekeeper on
the farm, and escaped in Blenders au-
tomobile. He is said to have taken
81 900 in cash belonging to Blender
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06

British Casualties 12o,6s7 in November
London.-British casualties reported
during November totalled 120.0S9, di-
died OF wounds, 1852; men, 24.292
Officers wounded or missing. 1887;
men, 91,108.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
PORK Jump. to $50 Per Barrel.

Chicago.-Pork available for imme-
diate delivery commanded $50 a bar
rel Nov. %. the highest price on rec
ord. The topmost figures during Civil
War days. when gold was at big
premium, was $43.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06

Coal Prices Increased 33c per Ton.
Washington.-A general increase of
33c a ton was added to the price of
anthracite coal at the mine by Presi-
dent Wilson to meet proposed wage
increase for anthracite miners.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Balloon Escape. in Aioh Wind.

Omaha-The largest balloon at the
Fort Omaha army balloon school es-
capped Sunday afternoon in high
wind and headed southwark with a ca
BILE 5000 feet long dangling down.
ward.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
Mrs. Blanca De saulIe. Acquitted.

New York.-Chorusing their yer
dict-every man OF the twelve speak.
ing out lustily-the jury at Mineola
l.. l., said: Not guilty" when they
were asked how they found on the
murder charge against Blanca Eras-
suriz De Saulles, who shot to death
her husband, John Longer De Saulles,
on Aug. 80 last at Westbury.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1917-12-06
CONGRESS Faces Huge War Tasks.

Washington.-The conduct of the
war with Germany will be the allah
sorbing subject of the deliberations Of
the second session Of the Sixty-fifth
Congress which convened Monday.