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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Professor Gets BADGE.

EVANSTON, H.. March %
Charles Cheney Hyde, professor of
international law. at Northwestern
university. has been made chevalier
of the Order of the Crown by the
italian king. The honor came as a
result Of Professor Hyde's service in
behalf Of italian consulates in the
United States.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Girls Have Scarlet Fever.

PETROGRAD. March 23.-The con-
ditfon of the children of the former
czar took a turn for the worse today.
Four-his daughters-are reported
suffering from scarlet fever and the
eldest of these. the grand duchess
Olga was said today to be delirious.
The czarevitch Is also very Ill
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Fire at Munitions Plant.

HAZLETON, Pa, March 23-The
loading department of the Jeansville
Iron works, making shells for the
Russian and United States govern.
ment was destroyed by fire this morn
ing, entailing loss of s75,OOO. One
man-John Pettitt-a guard, was
burned to death.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Blockade Of Arctic.
Eiohty.t,xo NaturaIIzed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March %
Eighty-two persons from the warning
nations have naturalization papers
here today, following one of the heavi-
est days in the history of the naturali-
zation office. Forty-nine were Rus
sian-Poles. twelve Germans and TWEEN
ty-one AuStrians.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Americas Fighting Blood Be-
ginning to Boil as Pros
poets Of Fight Grow
Brighter.
R1LLY SUNDAYS PRAYER
Patriotic Meetings Being Held In the
cities Where spirit Ct 177e
Runs Rampant Through
Crowd.

r1Inited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DDS MOTrJES, Iowa, March 23.-An
United States expeddttonary force to
fight ON the front in France was
favored by Adjutant General Guy ~
Logan Of the Iowa nafional guard ~
statement today he also neartily
approved the reported plan OF GOV.
ernor Haraang OF Iowa 70 ash tns .ls
state leglslature isia.ev ~
sooAoVo as an oInelsenIy VIC" M..iana;
logan IS sey VI 'ns ne, 1Iri.ad
Gual0 assoeiAeion ~
eea.es'
w... 40 p..-Io%i.m
cu,rAcn March "a "A. wave Of
,.tr,o.Jsr, 81 -,ort,al ardor s1,ch AZ
,s,,..' p ! h.ec-. f-Lncvr ~ 4. sveenins
1ss.,s.. y. %. & AZ 4. thire nf
Snlc. xesce -. - = ~,
the t.iser add. innatns to the sen.
tirnsnt th.t has h,,rst into fame
s;nca tha 49,. .assinn of congress-
mas oaI,sd ~. tha four American
shin. snhme rin al
necluitins 10 .. iCs ne..' .,,an,,,
49,. 20. .. as,oht o,rnars
and ,ora saan,a,, h.no organized for
Zoos. da,onra "a ~ haa. "or,,;sersn
omaa, ass aena. ane anu ~ ,harsbine
omSes Ons are s"anpeu loI ..l hanrps
anu packers ana commission nouses
are clearing decks ior QUICK ac.ion
lor ieeaing the nations delenoels.
fracticaiiy every hign schooi IN 'ne
Guy mas included military training.
Several companies OF cadets and
nearly hundred high school Red
Cross nurses paraded through the
loop today. An unusual situation
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
After United States Enters
War, Financial Affairs VIII
Undergo a Change.

tBy Chas. P. Stewart. United Press
Staff Cores pondent-l
BUENCS AIRES. March 23.-South
America is apprehensive that en-
trance of the United States in the
war may seriously affect it's finances.
From high sources in Argentine to-
day the belief was expressed that
such step by tie United States-ncw
regarded as certain-woufd result in
concentration of American money into
war measures and result in a curtaii-
ment OF foreign loans except to the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Guard at u. S. Fort
Shot By 7tuo Men
John Poor Expected to Die From Bullet Fired by
Pair of Mysterious Mlssst Visitors


Poor
Medical Of
at the post hospital where
90
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
FRENCH CONTINUE
SMASHING AWAY
Singing Defeat to Germans
North of st. Simon, Where
They Were Driven Back,
DemoraliZed.
HEAVY LOSS INCURRED
Berlin Tells Of Heavy Fighting, But
Claims All Attacks Of tho
Enemy Have Been
Repulsed.
HEAVY LOSS INCURRED

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
PARIS. March 23.-While fresh
French forces pressed steadily for
ward at Aillette and north of Sois-
sons. other masses OF General Nivel.
les forces inflicted sting1ng defeat
on the Germans north OF st, simon.
driving them back withheavy losses
to Grand Seraucourt.
Today's official statement relating
these facts Of the days progress
against the retreating Germans. said
the defeat had been very costly to the
enemy.
THE Germans attacked and were
defeated with heavy losses north or
Saint Simon" the statement said.
"They were driven back to Grand
Seraucourt.
ut Is confirmed that the German
defeat on the front from Vregny to
Chiares was very costly for them.
An entire regiment was sent against
one point without success"
Germans Claim Victories.
BERLIN, March 23. (via Sayville
wireless )-"On account Of several
advances OF our own and OF hostile
accommodating detachments, artillery
In the Arras sectors was temporarily
increased" declared today's official
statement. 1--WE took a number OF
prisoners.
"French troops which on both
sides of st. Simon had crossed the
Somme and Crozat canal, were re-
pulsed by an attack against and be-
yond these sectors. The enemy suf-
fered sanguinary losses and lost 23O
prisoners as well as several machine
guns and carts.
Between the Disc and the Aisne
during the evening, enga gements de-
veloped west and south Of Margival.
Attacks Of strong French forces
were repulsed under heavy losses by
fire and in counter attacks.
Our artillery also in ether places.
found advantageous aims in assemb-
ling and moving troops.
an the forest Of 1ayi!!e Aux Bois,
a French attack launched after strong
fire failed.
Near Walronville in the Woevre,
an enterprise on the plains brought
us in twelve prisoners and two ma
chine guns"
Big Caiibre Guns.
LONDON, March 23--Pursuing
Brlt1Sh and french troops between tle
Somme and on the Soissons are now
fire from big calibre
German guns The plain deduction is
that the allies are now nearing the
''Hindenburg line" where permanent
for the big guns have long
been prepared.
Front dispatches today indicated
fierce fighting at score of points
along the line of the Franco-British
pursuit. The French still lead in the
chase, having apparently penetrated
very close to Lafere in the face Of
greatly augmented opposition during
the last twentyfour hours. They are
likewise driving near to Laon, sup
posed TO be another strategic point In
the "Hindenburg line"
On the British front the German
resistance is stiffening to bitter en-
all along the line. Hereto
fore the British advance has been by
cavalry, fast moving infantry and
light field pieces with machine guns.
frnntir,nei On Davo %
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
GREAT FLEET
HAS BEEN SUNK
Germany Reports Having De-
molished $50, 900 Tons of En-
tente Ships Since the
War Started.
EQUALS JAPAN's NAVY
standard OIL Tanker Blown Up With
Z out Warning IA TERRITORY once
Called Safety
Zone.
EQUALS JAPAN's NAVY

BERLIN (via Sayville wireless)
March 23-Entente losses OF war
ships including auxiliary vessels
have now reached approximately
$4,000 tons since the beginning of the
war, the official press bureau esti
mated today.
"This," the statement added. "is
equal to the combined tonnage Of Rus.
sia and Japan at the beginning of the
war, or only sixty thousand tons in.
ferior to the United States navy,
which was the third largest in the
world at the beginning Of the war;
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Rumors Declared to be With
out Slightest Basis as EN-
pire Is United and r.
Confident.
ALL ARE SATISFIED
German Officials Amused at Circula
tlon Of Reports Which Started
After Uprising In
Russia.
[By John Grandens, United Press
Staff Correspondent

[By John Grandens, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, March 23.-"There Is nc
revolution in Germany
London, Holland and New York III
mors that trouble has been brewing in
Germany are merely the result of the
entente's wish being father to the
thought.
Germany is united, confident and
with no signs of any revolution"
German officials today were amused
at the circulation in entente channels
OF such report. They attributed it
first to nervousness felt by Germany's
enemies over he Russian revolution
and the Russian revolution itself they
attributed to failure of the allies to
make any gain which might be con
strued as advancing their cause to-
ward victory.
Not only German officials, but the
German people are entirely satisfied
with the results Of the warfare. They
are satisfied with the progress of the
war They are satisfied to make sac
rifices because they are. satisfied of vic
tory. The German people are entirely
content with present conditions.
The promise made by the imperial
chancellor. Won Bethmann-Holhyeg g
recently in the Prussian diet, of fu-
ture liberties, is a guarantee to the
people of the future.
The retreat of the German forces
on the western front is not causing
alarm On the contrary it is regarded
with ADMIRATION, as one Of Field Mar
shal Won Hindenburg's clever strategy
rnovoS IN save human lives
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Kaiser Near Breakdown.

THE HAGUE. March 23.-Kaiser
Wilhelm is on the verge of a ner-
vous breakdown and has departed
for Homburg, a health resort, ac-
cording to private messages received
here today. He will receive Chan
cellor Won Bethmann-HoIlweg there
instead Of at German headquarters.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-23
Another Unwarned Victim.

Another Unwarned Victim.
LONDON, March 23.-At least a
score perished in the unwarned sink
ing by German submarine of the
Standard Oil tanker Healdton, accord.
ing TO the latest information avail
able here today. The ship was tor
pedoed five miles north of Tersch ell
ing, Holland, in the middle of what
has heretofore been announced by
Germany as one of the safety
zones" in the barred area. Thirteen
survivors have been landed at Ymuf-
den. Holland, of total of more than
forty on board the vessel.
One Holland dispatch today quoted
survivors as declaring that three life
boats left the sinking Healdton. Two
second with thirteen were picked up
one men. is still missing.
Not all Of the Healdton's crew were
Americans and it is not stated in
Holland dispatches whether those
missing were citizens Of the United
States. Some dispatches from Ymui-
den declared at least a dozen men had
been killed or injured by the explo-
sion OF the torpedo which sank the
Healdton.
Blockade Of Arctic.
CHRISTIANA, March 23.-The for
eign office received official notifica-
tion today that Germany had institut-
ed q blockade of the Arctic ocean be-
tween Norway and Spitzbergen.
The new blockade is manifestly
aimed to prevent shipments to the
port of Archangel. which will
be free of ice within a few months
and which has always been great
center OF import for Russia.
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Middle West is Calm.

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The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
toni Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
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Fair and cooler. Local temp
7 p. m. 60; Z a. 10. 43.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
The "Cat Sauadron.n

Great Britain was the first naval power to build the battle cruiser. Close on her heels came Germany, Russia and Japan; but all others, including the United States, have no battle cruisers in their line of battle. It was in 1907 when the Indomitable, the first one. was begun. One year later she crossed the Atlantic at speed of little more than 9 miles an hour. The Inflexible and Invincible followed, and, when the European war came, Great Britain had n squadron that proved of immense worth to her. In the Jut- land battle, however, three of the Brit ish battle cruisers were sunk, shells penetrating their armor and explod- ing their magazines or boilers. The armor of q superdreadnaught would most probably have proved too strong for the shells that destroyed these bat tie cruisers. The famous "Gat Squad ron," so called because it included the Lion and Tiger. is today the last word in the battle cruiser; but in a few years the American battle cruisers that are now being built will far out strip the "cats" in every feature.- Frank E. Evans. in St. Nicholas Maga- zine.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
COLLECTING FLOWER SEEDS

l. is desirable to save ones seeds, not only as matter of economy. but as means of improving the variety.
 In n collection of annual plants, all from the same stock of seed, there will be considerable variety presented.
 Some may vary from the general stock in the size or color of the flow CT and others in the habit of the plant.
 These pecularities are not certain to be reproduced. but the probability is that some of the seeds from such plants will show them; and by follow ing q course of selection one can in few years establish variety that will come constantly true from seed.
 It has been found in practice that though peculiarity may not show it. self very strongly the first year; 1t will manifest itself the next year if the grower perseveres.
 It is we'll to mark those plants. the seeds of which are to be saved, while the plants are in full bloom, and not trust to memory.
 In bed of plants from which seeds are to be saved, promscuously. and when it is desirable to have all one color, those of different shade from the required. must be pulled out as soon as they show themselves.
 Some seed pods open with jerk as soon as ripe and scatter the contents for distance. Some open by hole or crack. and as the plant is swayed by the wind the seeds are gradually sifted out.
 In other cases there is no provision for the scattering of the seeds, but th. fruit of seed vessels must decay be- fore they are liberated.
 It s not necessary to wait until seeds are dead ripe before collecting them. A little experience teaches one to know the point at which il is safe to gather.
 Those seed vessels which in break ing scatter the seed, should be gath cred just before they open, and be allowed to pop under some convenient cover.
 As soon as the seeds are gathered. put label with them, and when they are thoroughly dry, clean and store them away.
 The manner of cleaning seed is va ried. according to circumstances. sift- ing. gently winnowing, rubbing be- tween the hands being resorted 10 ac- cording to the kind of seed.
 A series of small sizes of mesh will accomplish most of the work.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

ehemise and is likely to gain the lead as it is never inconvenient to walk in. Sometimes the plain garment will gath CT up about the knees and have to he strengthened out. For this same req son boomers are preferred to short underskirts, and silk makes the best petticoats for walking.
 A lovely night dress of crepe de chine is shown in the picture above with an envelope ehemise to match. It Is laid in flat box plaits across the front and back, fastened down on the underside to line below the bust. Slashes in the material, buttonhole stitched about their edges, allow mar row satin ribbon sash to be run through. It is tied loosely with long loops and ends at the side Tine gown may be made without the slashes fot those who would dispense with the rib bon girdle.
 There is narrow lace edging above n small beading about the neck, carry Ing baby ribbon. Tabs of val lace tn- sertion are set in the silk all about the top of the gown and sleeves. The sleeves are merely short puffs, but in many models they are longer, reaching to the elbows and loose at the bottom. The chemise has no sleeves but is sup ported by satin ribbon like that used as a girdle, over the shoulders.
 UndergarmentS for women have reached the limit of fineness and dain-
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

as their cue comes. Funny stories please everybody.
 Processions of spooks, carrying small lanterns, and calling at neigh bors' houses on their rounds, make the youngsters have the time of their lives. They become ghosts. black eats, witches or animated pumpkins, simply by making masks of crepe paper One of these masks is shown in the pie ture.
 Halloween pie for I table cen terpiece, is shown at the right of the picture. It is made of paper over q round pasteboard box. When the pie" is ready to serve, the box is filled with all sorts of nonsensical toys, each attached to T strip of yellow baby ribbon. The ribbons are brought through an opening in the center of the pie at the top, and each ribbon is extended to one plate at the table. One by one the guests draw forth their portion, wrapped in piece of paper. and when all arc drawn, they are un- wrapped
 The children always enjoy the old fashioned fish pond" where each one may cast line once into curtained off corner and bring forth some kind of prize. i'lappers date on post of fees where each receives a letter containing her fortune and everybody likes d mysterious fortune teller who reveals the future each year even if
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Nasturtiums. The Result of Perfect Seeds

ment for them is the mud of ponds and lakes
 Lilies have certain enemies that have to be reekoned with Rats. swans and aquatic birds often pull them to pieces.
 If you are planning water garden as means of raising lilies, select a place open to the sun renewed by small inflow and protected from rough winds by | protection of shrubs or small trees.
 In artificial pools, prepared soil made of mixing loam with a little sand and some of the rich deposit of leaves and mud found on the bottom of the poOls
 Try to keep the plants far enough apart to keep them distinct. Some lilies are easily increased from seed, some are sterile and others are slow in germnating. Weeds must be kept under
 The beauty of lilies as they grace fully lie upon the surface of the water garden lends particularly pretty pie torial note to the home garden.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
 Even With the Barber.

Don't you care for any postcards today?" asked the postal clerk as he handed the man the stamp he had requested.
 .No, not today" said the man.
 ..Or some stamped envelopes? We have some new ones.
 No, thank you"
 Would you like money order?"
 No"
 Or perhaps you would like to open . postal savings account?'
 But the man had fed
 "Who was that fellow, and why did you ask him all those questionsf" asked fellow clerk.
 That" said the other clerk. "is my barber. For years when he has shaved me he has bothered me with recommendations of messages, sham poos. haircuts and hair tonics. l am even with him now
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Don't Neglect Kidneys Swamp Root. pr. Kilmer's PreScrip-
 ton, 0verc0meS Kidney Trouble

It is now conceded by physicians that the kidneys should have more attention as they control the other organs to a re- markable degree and do a tremendous amount of work in removing the poisons and waste matter from the system by Altering the blood.
 The kidneys should receive some as- sistanee when needed. We take less ex- ercise, drink less water and often eat more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing the kidneys to do more work than nature intended. Evidence of kidney trouble, such as lame back, annoying bladder troubles, smarting or burning, brick dust or sediment, sallow complexion, rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular heart action, warns you that your kid neys require help immediately to avoid more serious trouble.
 An ideal herbal compound that has had most remarkable success as a kidney and bladder remedy is Dr. kilmer's Swamp Root. There is nothing else like it. It is Dr. Miners prescription used in pri- vate practice and it is sure to benefit you. Get bottle from your druggist.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y. for sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
WATER LILIES
By L. M. BENNINGTON.

No more interesting adjunct to a country estate from pictorial stand point can be imagined than pond of water lilies.
 So far as the planting goes. m easy method is to put the plants with soil in some shallow baskets and sink these to the bottom. Nymphae is a hardy lily and the culture of 1t Is not a problem which presents grave diff culties. Before the baskets have rotted away the plants will have at tached themselves to the bottom of the pond.
 Where there is rich. muddy bot tom to the pond piece of pipe is fastened 10 a root and cast in where the water is between 20 inches and two feet deep.
 While lilies thrive in cement tanks which have a foot of soil and the re- mainder for water, the natural ele-
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
TRY CYCLAM EN

Among winterfiowering plants there is nothing more beautiful than the bulbous greenhouse plant, the cyela- men.
 They come highly recommended for house culture, as they thrive we'll and bloom profusely in the average tenn perature of the living room. Their quaintly formed flowers and oddly marked foliage, and their variety of shades and wealth of coloring make them an agreeable adjunct to the list of house plants.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
Didn't Need Them.

While a traveller was waiting for an opportunity to show his samples to merchant customer came in and bought couple of nightshirts. Aft erward long, lank laborer, with his trousers tied below the knees. said to the merchant:
 What was them things that chap bought?"
 'Nightshirts. Can l sell you one or two?"
 No. I should think not. I don't sit about much O nights
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

terence in price between the cotton and the silk ones and even in the most expensive things. as in the case of blouses. fine cottens vie with silk. equally sure Of favor with the most ex- acting people.
 The next thing on the years pro gram for the younger generation is the celebration of Halloween. We might is well provide entertainment for the youngsters at home. otherwise they will go out and provide it for themselves in ways that may not suit the neighbors. But they will take de lighted interest in the time-honored Halloween friyolities varied by any
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19
BEST GRASS FOR DRY AREAS

Brome grass is probably the best of the cultivated grasses to grow in dry areas. When established 1t will fur nish grazing early in the season, not so early as winter rye, but earlier than the native grasses.
 II will also furnish grazing in the autumn proportionate to the amount of the precipitation.
 During the entire season, therefore. it should furnish more grazing than the native grasses.
The Monticellonian., 1917-10-19

new numbers introduced into their home grown vaudeville.
 Of course they must have their ap- pte=eatins contest, and their looking tntn a mirror in dark room and the always amusing shadow show The laSt requires only Il sheet stretched up in a doorway between two rooms, One of them k darkened. for the spec tators, and the other furnished with 3 single very bright light which throws the actors silhouetteS on the sheet Some one may read story or legend, to he illustrated by the actors that pass across the sheet. and close Co if