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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

Die when we may, want it said of me, by
those who knew me best, that [ always
plucked thistle and planted a flower when
/ thought flower would grow.-A. Lincoln.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

Miss LESSEE and Nellie Seward spent
last Sunday at the Gene Brown home
north of Peaksville.
G. w. Ball and mother are visiting
in Kahoka at the home of Mesdames
Morris and Sloan, and attended the
Old Settlers meeting. Grandma was
presented with an umbrella as being
the oldest lady on the grounds.
Quite change has taken place in
Revere. Jesse Moore is the new
proprietor at the restaurant He
sold his dray and team to Jake Col
ter, SO we also have new drayman.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

1t is estimated that it takes 401
pounds Of cotton to make the powder
for one shot from one of the German
seventeen inch guns.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

In England all carts and wagons
must bear the owners name and adj
dress before being used in public
highway.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08
Up TO Date Iowa.

B. L. T. in the Chicago Tribune:
At the entrance to an Iowa theater is
a metal rack, numbered for cigars tc
be finished after the first or second
show" Has Chicago ever adopted
this?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08
Voice of the People

1.-THE Gate City does not assume re-
sponsibility for views expressed by
correspondents. Writers Of commune
cations must furnish their names-
not necessarily for publication, but
for the information of the editor.1
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08
A D1s1LLUs1oNED WOMAN.

One of the suffragist pickets at the white
house sentenced to the district workhoIse at
IOccoouan was Mrs. Mark Jackson, OF Baltl-
more. She has no word of criticism for the IN
stitution or of complaint about her treatment
there The food was well cooked, wholesome
and sufficient; the clothing and the bedding
furnished the prisoners was sanitary, comfort
able and clean. The rules and requirements
were reasonable. and all the inmates were
treated with consideration. Yet the days she
Inassed there were made horrible to her not by
Ihardships suffered but by her fellow picketers
and the revelation of what kind OF women they
were.
They made it their habitual practice to
break every rule of the institution Ihey
irioted far into the night. They did everything
they could think of to annoy and insult the
matron and much that they did and SAID VIII
not bear repetition. When Mrs jackson re-
lmonstrated with them for talking and acting
as they did against law and order, decency and
right they turned upon her viciously. One OF
them loosed volume Of profanity at her and
FIVE of them attacked her fiercely, striking her
and pulling her hair Life there night
mare to her and to several other pickets who
refused TO countenance such behavior; and the
authorities soon released them on their prom
Use to picket no more.
The revelations of this disillusioned woman
furnish food for thought What else was to
have been expected from the women who open
Ilv insulted the president and flouted the law OF
fine District of Columbia? Is 1t not new
table that life spent in such activities as
nicketine and scrimmages In the streets must
tend to coarsen and harden women, whatever
their natural refinement may have beenY Hosts
of men and women who consider suffrage IN
expedient, under existing conditions, realize
that it's even greater peril to society would
come through the deterioration of woman her
self, the family and the home.
The governments determination to provide
at once for card index of the personnel OF the
army and navy is wholly commendable One
thing our people will most desire is accurate
knowledge Of our citizen soldiers. Military
necessity will make delays in the TRANSMISSION
of such' news unavoidable, but the public will
readily forego the comfort of direct communica-
ton if it is assured that the government has
provided means by which such information is
constantly obtained and through which it may
be had when special exegencies occur.
statistician says that dollar bill lasts
three weeks, on an average Some statistlcians
are capable of more sustained flights of imagi-
nation than the most gifted news fabricator.
Tn making acuuaintances in his Tobolsk
apartment house Mr.. Romanoff has to be
careful and not enquire how they happened to
settle in that particular place
"Argentina cannot be dragged into the wal
bv the United States" says President Irigoyen.
No; but it will be pushed in by Germany as was
the United States.
The man who never bought government
bond before the first Liberty issue knows just
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08
Constitutional Amendment Ballot

NoTICE TO VOTERS For upon any question
submitted upon,this ballot make
after the word YES For negative similar mark
IN the square following the word "NO")
Shall the following Amendment to- the
Constitution be Adopted?
"To add thereto following section twenty
six (26) thereof and section twenty-seven
(27) Of article % Of said constitution the
!:
following, to-wit
Sec. a. The manufacture, sale keep
ing for sale, beverage, of Intoxicating -
liquors. including ale, and beer, be Fl
forever prohibited within this gen NO
era assembly shall by law prescribe regula-
lions for the enforcement of the prohibition
herein contained, and shall provide suitable
penalties for the violation of the provisions
hereof. ;"
State of Iowa 60
of Lee %
Hull County Auditor hereby certify the foregoing be
correct of the Constitutional
used Special Election in Lee County Iowa,
15 1917
Witness hand and seal of Lee County, Iowa. this day
October A. D, 1917.
(sEAL)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

Seek the good of other men. In bondage to
their their for that is but facility or soft
which taketh honest hind prisoner Neither give
thou Aesop's cock gem, would be better pleased
and happier had barieycorn-Sir Francis Bacon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

Six Hour Working Day.
United Press Leased Wire Service
LONDON, Sept. 20. (By mail.)--
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

In making acquaintance in his Tobolsk
apartment house Mr.. Romanoff has to be
careful and not enquire how they happened to
settle in that particular place.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

A statistician says that dollar bill lasts
three weeks, on an average. Some statistlclans
are capable of more sustained flights Of imagi-
nation than the most gifted news fabricator.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

Argentina cannot be dragged into the wal
by the United States, says President lrigoyen.
No. but it will be pushed III by Germany as was
the United States.
The man who never bought government
bond before the first Liberty issue knows just
now how to go about it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-08

Des Moines Register: Now IT is an
nounced that face powder has almost
doubled in price ION account OF war.
Can it be that our young army ohcers
are using it?
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11

assurance that there will be little de-
n1and for mourning.
Speculation of every sort, whether
In lands or stocks will be most unfor-
tunate in the coming months.
This should be a fortunate SWAY for
all who WELD power. but the stars
forecast extraordinary experiences
that will upset all precedents early~in
the year.
The death Of a man who wields a
gavel in State or national organiza.
ton Is prognosticated and It NAV be
attended by violence.
Again warning is given that women
and children should be protected
since the end of the cycle brings spe.
cial dangers to them in the general
fermentation Of human passions.
Revenue problems will become az
gravated next month, the seers pre-
dict. owing to some extraordinary
drain on public funds, drain unex-
pected even in wartime.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is may
expect an active Aar with many
changes. Young girls will have Of
fers Of marriage.
Children born on this day are likely
to be ambitious and possessed of high
spirit These subjects of Libra usual.
ly are successful.
tCopyrisht. ls7)
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
Why Actresses
Never Grow Old

Nothing concerning the profession
seems more puzzling to the dear old
public than the perpetual youth OF
our feminine members. How often
We hear remarks like, why, saw
her as yuifet forty years ago and she
doesn't look a year older nowr OF
course allowance is made for make
up. but when they see us off the
stage at close range. they need an
other explanation.
How strange women generally
haven't learned the secret of keeping
the face young! How simple a mat
ter TO get an ounce OF mercolized wax
at the drug store, apply it like cold
cream, and In the morning wash II
ofr We know how this gradully.
imperceptibly absorbs old cuticle,
keeping the complexion new and
fresh. free from fine lines. sallow-
ness or overredness. We know, too,
that this mercolized wax is the rea-
son actresses don't wear moth
patches. liver splits, pimples and the
like. Why don't our sisters on the
other side OF the footlights learn the
reason. and profit by it?-Theatrical
World.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
ie,us OF Interest to the Women Readers Of The Herald
Grocers to Meet Here
s. To Aid Food Saving


The retail Rrocers Of the country
will meet with the Food Adninistra-
tion In Washington on October Is and
i6 to plan their part In the conserva-
ton Of food. The steps that have so
far been suggested are that In the
smaller towns deliveries be limited to
the morning, the deliverymen working
afternoon as statesmen to serve the
country trade. In cities of from 5000
to 2o.0oo population a cooperative de-
livery system will be advocated
whereby a single agency will take
care Of the deliveries for all stores
and make Individual delivery services
unnecessary.
The meeting will adopt plans to urge
the substitution of potatoes for meat
and wheat which must be exported TO
Europe.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
EDITH CAyELL.


IT regret I cannot live longer for
England"
On Monday evening, October Ii, 1915.
the Rev. Mr.. Gahan. British chap
plain in Brussels. was admitted by
Giles.
As the divine entered the confines
of the German military prison the
muffled thunder of the heavy guns
was finding its way through the null
hilarious noises of a military street
and the whole scene was dampened
by a cold drizzle as IL even the heav-
ems would add to the depression Of
the prison atmosphere.
A military court-martial in the
early afternoon had passed the final
death sentence on one Edith Cavell,
British nurse, who had remained
behind when the royal armies re-
treated for the purpose of administer
ing to the ease of her wounded coun-
trymen, prisoners in the German
hands. For ten weeks the little nurse
had been confined in the great, gloomy
prison on a technical sentence of es-
pionage. Through her own words. in
her signed statement and by public
acknowledgment in the military court
which tried her, Edith Cavall admit
ted the charge to be true and the sem
tence just.
Actually, her offense consisted OF
maintaining a sort of Underground"
route for assisting British prisoners
in the German hands to escape-and.
as a rule. the men who thus regained
freedom were experts in some line,
and their observations within the
enemy lines proved of much utility
on their rejoining the British forces.
The Rev. Gahan found the frail lit
tie woman calm and resigned. Fear
was at no time expressed or admitted.
After a touching interview. she gave
him messages to dear friends and
relatives. In assuring him her de-
pertinent before the firing squad
would be truly British she said. Il
have no fear nor shrinking. I have
seen death so often that 1t rs not
strange or painful to me-"
All through the dreary afternoon
the American Legation was making
tireless effort in a great. fight
to save the life of the heroic nurse,
or at the least to obtain a sentence
less horrible than death but hardly
the less fearful.
Mr.. Whitlock, the American Minis
ter. assigned CASTOR De Laval, at
torney to the Legation, to be Miss
CavelPs counsel at the military
trial. As We have seen. his efforts
were absortive-indeed. the case
seems to have been almost hope
less from the first.
At $50 word was received at the
American Legation that Miss Cavell
was to be shot some time during
the night
The Legation assumed feverish
activity; these keen Americans had
decided to fight the death penalty
to the last. Attaches endeavored to
get in contact with Baron Won der
Lancken, chief of the Political De-
partment. The Spanish Minister was
retained for the influence he welded
at that time. ..... ....
The situation became desperate
when Baron Won der Lancken could
not be located. Early in the even
ing he had left his office for an
evenings entertainment at the the
alter. Baron Won Falkenhauser and
Count Harrach, members of the Poll
teal Department. and on the stan
of Won der Lancken, were located.
however. and at 1880 tho chief of
the Political Department is found; he
hurries to his office. After a short
and earnest consultation the German
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
WOMENM THE WAR
BY G. KAY SPENCER.

I officers declare they cannot. circum-
vent the decree of the military tri-
bunsl. The sentence is to be car
ried through.
The hour for the execution has ar
rived.
The usual German firing party con-
sists of ten men. two of which would
carry rifles loaded blank No man
could know whether his gun caused
! the death of the victim.
To arrange the execution of Edith
Cavell thirty men are necessary with
| twenty of their rifles loaded blank.
Feeling is running high among the
men and none wish to have a part in
the work.
For twenty-four hours Miss Cavell
would take no food or drink. This,
| with the strain. has rendered her
practically helpless. As the guards
| conduct her to the courtyard she
faints in their arms, but. though des-
| perately weak. she is revived and ex-
presses a desire to go through with
the ordeal. She is not afraid.
A bandage is solicitously brought
forward. Have her eyes banda ged ?
No, No, Since when have Britons
found a necessity for the eyes to be
covered when rifles are to be faced ?
She has her wish. Would she like
to say a few words?
Yes. she wants to say something.
but this is what the astounded SOL
diers hear:
II regret cannot live longer
(the officers smile) for old Eng
land" The officers faces undergo a
sudden change of expression, the
smile disappears, and even the
sternest officers feel nothing but
, admiration for this woman who
speaks defiance with her last breath
The routine is carried out hur-
riedly.
When the men are filing out of
the enclosure the doctors examine
the body. 1t is curious, but only
one bullet had entered the body,
and was responsible for death. 1t
had entered the head. penetrating
the brain. There were ten bullets
in that file of thirty men and one
only entered the little nurses body.
The Germans are marksmen-and
the reader may draw his own con-
clusion.
Almost with the spark of life
fieeting from the girls body a wave
OF horror and disgust sweeps over
the civilized peoples Of the world.
Won Kissing, the German military
governor. lasts but a short time in
| the limelight. For the wave of
| loathfng is nowhere stronger than
in Germany. The officers and gov
eminent endeavor to palliate the
situation, but the German people
realize the inhumanity of the act
| and the monstrous blunder of the
autocracy-that autocracy of which
the German people see the bitterest
side inside the allied ring of steel.
In mans fight she did for her
country what men would let her
do. And then did more. In a mans
hight they took and shot her down
| as they would a man.
1T Is worse than a crime: il is a
blunder." said Fouch, of Napoleon's
| summary execution of the younr
Due d'Enghien. The action of the
German military authorities in Bel
GUM who executed Edith Cayeu
belongs likewise to the class a,
plumbers that are worse than
| crimes.
L'Ecole 1nfirmiere Beige, the Bel
gian school Of which Miss CaveI-
had charge, was started by her IN
one little room. Today It has a vas,
building. with a large stafr of nurses
nurses.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11

all summer, will continue her work
when she reaches California.
Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. Fred
erick Rounseville Payne, United
States Naval Home, Philadelphia, an
nounce the engagement of their niece,
Miss Gretchen Gorton. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Edward Cor
ton. Of Corning, N. Y, to Lieut. Dor
sey c. Thomas. U. s. N. of the bat
tleship Michigan. Mrs. Gorton is the
sister Of Mrs. Payne and Lieut..
Thomas is a native Of Memphis. Tenn.
Casualty Hospital will make an ap-
peal to the public of Washington for
financial support on Saturday, Oc-
tober Is, when tags will be offered
for sale throughout the city. The
Tag Day is under the direction Of the
board of lady managers. The pro-
ceeds from this sale will be used
to furnish fifty additional beds in the
hospital
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11

FastidIously smart was the black
veiveteen suit Of a visiting New York
woman Of the haut monde. Generous
bands Of Hudson seal gave an i'm
pressive finish to the costume. From
small hat of black velvet there
fioated one Of the new lace wells
whose delicate tracery Of flower and
leaf enhanced the delicate complexion
Of its owner.>
A pink-cheeked little miss who was
accompanied by q keen, beautiful
Scotch collie wore a charming frock
Of the always-desirable blue serge
with cuffs and a tiny vest Of white
chiffon. From her mushroom hat Of
black panne there rose two cleverly
posed small white wings. Very high
shoes of pearl gray suede and purse
of gray antelope leather were finish
ing touches of smartness.
The tremendously good-lpoking wife
Of Southern manufacturer who is
doing work for the Council of Ma
tional Defense appeared to her best
advantage while lunching at the
Shoreham yesterday. Her frook OF
platinum-gray jersey de lame boosted
a clever OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES effect
carried out In big silvery buttons.
A geranium-red tricorne was in ef-
fective contrast.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11

, Coming out of Loew's in company
with bevy of other girls was slim
bit Of a girl whose costume was a
symphony In blue. The big cape col
lar Of her loose youth coat Of Joffre
blue was edged with black fox, as
were the cuffs. A wide-brimmed hat
Of velvet in a darker shade of blue
was decorated with peacock's fc>h-
ers applied fatty to its crown and
brim.
A very successful bud of last sea-
son who was desultorily slipping q
coffee soda in Huyler's wore a strik-
ingly SNARE suit of checked velour.
In clever contrast were her small
turban of scarlet plumage and q
square cape of Hudson seal lined with
scarlet broche.
OF course, when he's "over there"
on some battlefield of Flanders, his
picture is always I'm your heart, but
then you like 1t on the drcssing-taoie.
too.
For this contingency a 5eweler on
street between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets has provided most at
tractive square photograph frames OF
silver, guiltless of any decoration
save four small shields enameled In
the national colors. No more appro-
pirate frame for a Sammy's picture
could have been devised.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11

Church as al O'CLOCK ao tI Iast tt eyene Wben
the Rev. DR.. C. Ernest Smith, rector
of the Church, united in marriage
Miss Maize Lima Baines. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Baines, and
Mr.. Irving Randolph Saum.
The church was profusely decorated
with great clusters of white chrys-
anthemums against back ground OF
autumn foliage and palms. The pro-
gram of harp music added much to
the effect of the ceremony. Mrs. Edith
Marnion Brosius playing during the
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
HOROSCOPE.
Thursday. October II, 1917.

Ahuhn0Ays octOUcE IL AU1Ss
The Sun and Venus are the princi-
pal rulers of this day, and the power
Of the luminary is good while that of
the planet Is evil. according to as
trology.
This should be a most fortunate rule
under which to seek employment or
promotion. It IL sway making for
kindness and helpfulness among the
powerful.
Political preferment is well directed
during this planetary government.
1t Is an unlucky day for love affairs.
since women are likely to be tickle and
treacherous toward men.
Miliiners and modistes. as well as
all who deal in things especially fash
Toned for women should be cautious
after the first Of the year.
The wearing of bright colors will be
a sign of the times and the seers de-
clare that the instinct which impeis
women to choose gay hues also gives
The Washington herald., 1917-10-11
Save the Babies

INFANT MORTALITY something fgh We hardly realize
the children born civilized countries twenty-five nearly
die before they reach one year, cent, than e before
they are five, and onehaf before they fifteen!
We do not hesitate say that timely of Coa would save many
of these precious lives Neither do hesitate say many these fne
deaths ooned by the narcotic preparations Drops nctures and soot
ing ups sold Tor chns complaints contain less opium morphine
They considerable quantities. deadly posn quantity they sup
reta circulation and lead oongns Sickness DEATH There danger
in the Castoa fit bears the signature of Ch Fletcher contains no
opiates narcotics of any kind