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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-07
WAR AGAINST
AUSTRIA DECLARE
Continued from page ~

is, 1t is less so in this instance than
would ordinarily be the case because
Austria has been making war upon
this country for many months.
Austria is not insulting our flag
and violating our territorial rights,
nut she has been numbering our citi-
Zens. The people, passengers and
sailors on those ships which carried
the American flag and were sunk We're
as much on American soil as they are
today and were as much entitled to
the protection of the American flag
and all the force and power behind
that flag as We are
Moving Rapidly.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-Congress
moved rapidly toward formal dec
laration of war against Austria-Hun-
gary this afternoon. A vote tonight
appears likely unless LaFollette in
the senate or some radical anti-war
champion in the house attempts a
filibuster.
Doubt that the senate would take
up the war resolution today was re-
moved when Senator Stone, chairman
of the foreign relations committee,
obtained unanimous consent for It's
immediate consideration. LaF'ollette
was absent at that time.
The house, under previous agree
ment, took up the resolution immed-
lately after converting. Both branches
were expected to pass the measure
with little debate. So confident were
house members that passage was a
mere Formally that no quorum was
present at the noon hour and addi-
tional members had to be brought in.
Miss Jeanette Rankin, the lady
from Montana, whose vote against
the German war declaration caused
speculation over her attitude today,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-07
The QuInIne That Does Not Affect
Head

Because Of it's tonic and laxative
effect, Laxative Bromo Quinine can
be taken by anyone without causing
nervousness or ringing In the head.
There is only one "Bromo Quinine."
e. w. GROVES signature is on box.
2Qc.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-07
Late Market Quotations

Sheep receipts 5000; market
steady. Native, ss.so@12.3o; western.
se.00Q12.90; lambs, $3.50 "a 1880:
western, s12.95 016.90; springs, $7.75
@11.5O.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-07
Fears for American Consul.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Fears for
the safety of American Consul Gen
eral Ethelbert Watts of Halifax,
Philadelphia, were voiced at the
state department today. Consul Free
man of Sydney. N s., left early to-
day to investigate the fate of Ameri-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-07
Thinks 5000 Dead.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Five thou
sand dead in the Halifax disaster
was the unofficial estimate of naval
commander, forwrded to the navy
department here over night.
He had seen and heard the horrible
explosion while fifty miles at sea and
reaching the harbor learned of the
holocaust.
He declared the munitions ship
crew reached shore safely by aban-
doning their craft when the fire
started.
The navy department announced
the following had been received from
commander.
while fifty-two miles at sea the
explosion Of munitions ship was
seen and heard. On arriving ASSIST
ance was offered the authorities and
the following learned concerning the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-07

NEW YORK, Dec 7.-Telesraph
service to Nova Scotia is still badly
crippled today. The Western Union
announced that service for points in
that province, for points south of
Truro will be Subject to delay, due
to wire interruption"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

The Examiner joins with a host
OF others in expressing regret at the
prospect of losing Rev. and Mrs. G.
F.. Wheeler from this community
MIR. Wheeler has been pastor of the
Methodist church here for nearly six
years, and has played a large part in
all the activities OF the town.
In common with many other west
ern communities it proves to be con-
siderable OF a job to keep a Protest
ant church going In Montpelier. The
task Is such as few men succeed at,
requiring as II does, a large amount
Of faith and grit coupled with energy.
perseverance and ability.
Six years ago when Rev. and Mrs.
Wheeler came to this field, there was
a small congregation of Methodists
worshiping in a little store building
on Main street. Now, largely due
to the energy and ability of these
faithful workers, the Methodists have
really fine, complete and commod-
ious building, entirely paid for. that
would be a credit to any small city.
The building and equipment repre-
sents more than 81 900. and II Is only
fair to Mr.. Wheeler to say that he
planned and largely built It. We are
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
ONE-THIRD OF IDAHO'S
QUOTA IN SEPTEMBER
Official Advice from Washington That Portion
of States Drafted Men Will be MobOIized
Early Next Month.

Tho war department will call for
not TO exceed one-third OF tho quota
NJ drafted men from Idaho 20 entrain
Tor mobilization camps between Sep
temher and September 8. tho gov
ernor's office and adiutAnt generals
department were notified wodnoa
day. says the Capital News, For that
reason all local exemption boards IN
Idaho are directed Co certify 90 the
district boards daily those regiatered
men examined and accepted for mIll
tary service.
Provost Marshal Crowder sent the
following telegram TO Governor Al.
exandor. and the governors offioo
transmitted II % the adiutant gen
eral;
Section IS. rules and regulations
is reacindod New regulations gov
orning mobilization and the eertifi-
cation OF men from the district
to tho adiutant general will be mail
I'd you August D In the meantime
local boards should certify TO dis
trIct boards daily on form lac those
who have been exempted or dlachaF@.
ed either because they failed 10 file
any claim or because their ciaim has
be0n decided adversely
"s,ric, compliance with this rule
s necessary. since ON September !
lho war department will call for not
o exceed onc-third of the quota
rnm each state 10 be entralned for
mobilization camps between scptem-
hcr and September 8
Unless you want TO be put In q
position of not furnishing men ne fast
aa tho war department ia ready 60
receive them. each state should have
accumulated by September min.
mum OF ono-third OF ita quota mol
Exempted or discharged ThiH can
only be attained II local boards Ger
tity these lists up daily with great
expedition.
II Is believed that the instructions
from the provost marshal wlll result
in the speeding up Of local exemption
boards in their work 10 that men &C
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

for Washington. ID. c.. where be has
been appointed 20 a position In the
War Department. Mrs Wheeler will
leave at the same time for Boiss. TO
take 3 position as MatFOn in the
ChidTen'B Home.
We are willing 10 admit that He
have not heretofore been very strong
on church work. but after thinking
ID over and realizing what it has
meant 10 have these people here for
the past six years. Il looks like IL
wouid have been more fair IL we had
taken 3 greater interest
"A ) cold business proposition.
Montpelier can not afford 70 be with
out a Methodist church and Method
isf preacher. We have money ard
time for everything else. and IL seems
We ought TO have a little Of both for
church work.
Perhaps II ws knew just how many
people have been discouraged about
coming 20 Montpelier % live on ae
count Of the church situation. and
how many have m0Fed aSas fFeH
here because they did not like th'
I attitude of the town toward fh'
church. We might wake up and ID,
our Bit" toward properly maintain
ing Cur institutions.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

informed that he has personally con
tributed more than $500 in labor and
about 5000 in money to complete the
edifice.
During the pastorate nov being
terminated by his removal. hr.
wheeler has received into the church
and dismissed by certificate. more
than four times the present mem
bership. More than one hundred fam
lilies associated with the church have
moved away from Montpelier.
Not only the church has been i'm
proved and helped. but social, lodge,
and civic circles have felt the fnflu-
ence of these people. and Montpelier
will respond for many years To the
influence for good that they have ez-
erted here.
IN point Of length of service. Mr.
Wheeler IL the oldest pastor IN tht
Methodist church in Idaho.
At the present time the member
ship of the church has become 30 de
plefed by removals that those re-
naming are suffering from 3 feel
ing OF discoura cement and do no
feel equal 10 tie task 81 supporting
the movement longer unless the pe0
pie or the community. who are no
members but Who feel and know tia
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL
OPEN MONDAY, SEPT. 10

Julian Cummings. the new super
intendent of the Montpelier public
schools, arrived in the city the first
of last week from Coalvilie, Utah.
His family will Join him here in =
few days. Mr.. Cummings will de-
vote his time from now until the
opening OF the schools on September
10th in acquainung himself with
conditions and needs of our schools.
The school buildings are being
cleaned and the walls in a number
of the rooms are being calcimined.
An effort will be made by the board
to have the grounds improved at
each building. The balance Of the
old fence at the Lincoln building
will be torn down and such work on
the grounds viii be done as the II
nances of the district win permit.
There is still one vacancy in th'
corps Of teaehers-the manual train
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
REV. AND MRS. C. +. WHEELER
ARE SOON TO LEAVE MONTPELIER

we should have the church maintain
ed here, will come TO thear support,
not with money only. but with per
sonal service and moral support as
we'll
In common with a good many 9th
ers we are willing to admit that we
have been negligent and too selflsh,
and have beeA willing that others
should carry the burden. part of
which belongs TO US. In talking with
Mr.. Wheeler about the prospect for
another year. he said that unless the
people In the town would come tn
realize that Ii was their business TO
see that the church was supported
and a congregation and choir main
tanned, the work would have 20 be
abandoned.
He also said: "A lot OF you people
have not only been riding free, but
you have gotten into the bad habit
OF letting George do IT, won't keep
of dragging your feet This Idea
church going here or anywhere
else. Some one has to do the work
and some one has TO pay the cost,
the preacher and his wife can not do
if all. even II willing"
Mr.. Wheeler leaves about the 2oth
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

centcd FOR service will be- ready for
the catl % be Issued September /.
tho date set b. tho war department
for calling the first lot of men Ia tho
colnFa II leaa than ono month off
should one-thtrd of the quota 1t men
apporttoncd % this state bc called
for between the datoa announced.
local exemption boards will have 60
work overtime while tho district o.
emption board will DO ia aoaaiun con-
tluaoualy passing on caaea
Information from the various
boards over tho atatu 40 received by
state officials. Indicate they ara Just
as crowded and rushed with work a.
the Ada county board which flndM u
has iis hands full endeavOFsnG 20
comply with che atFlct rules and reg
ulationa promulgated a. Washing
ton. The fact that such large per
centaEe ~ the mon called are clAlm.
Ing exemptions and win appeal from
tny action that In taken By the local
boards. 10 the district boards for fin
a action. mAkna the work of getting
Tho men under the draft very hiow.
Military men Ia Doieo conatFue the
toleEraphio Instructions from Pro-
voat Marshal Crowdcr. received Wed
nomday. as indicating to q certainty
that tho men called on the first draft
viii. within two months from the
dato Of their acceptance. actually be
In mobilization campo training 10
fight on European battle fields This
IL looked upon As short time but
II also indicates that the war do
partment IL determined 10 move
swiftly N plaCiaE / Bio men of the
new national army on a war footing
a0 that they Nill be prepared Tor any
emergency In thu meantime local
county boards ara expected to expl-
ditto the business before thom with
unt necessary delay
The rule reacindod by che provost
marshal relates To- the eeFtifieati0n
of men from district boards 60 tho
adiutant general The nsw Fnlo uili
provide nes method Il is under
stood
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
FOOD CONTROL BILL
PASSED Nv THE SENATE

washington. Aug s-Ths great
food control bill tho most sweeping
measure ever lsgislated into the Law
of this country. WAS finally approved
by the senate at 4.o5 o'clock this 81
ternoon
The measure having been adopted
IN It's completed stage by the house
nov goes to President Wilson for hiH
signature.
Herbert Hoover has completed the
last detail of the work preparatory 70
putting the las into effect scoFos
of agents are scattered throughout
the country ready to cooperate With
the food control department -
Washington
The president slii probably sIgu
the bill Friday The house has ~
ceased until that day and Speaker
clark cannot affix his signature an
III the house Fecoayenss
Only seven senators voted against
final approval Of the measure. sixty
81 voted IN favor.
Following are sallsnt features q
the bill.
Government control over food
fuel. and implements required foi
their production
Penalties boarding. waste or De
J ztruetion OF foodatuffs 70 tncrsas
prices.
Authorizes president % reaaisitioI
factories. foods. fuels. feeds and 9th
er supplies necessary for army o
public use.
Authorizes president 70 pBrehas
and sell Tor cash AZ reasonable price
aheat. flour. meat. beans and potn
+ toes.
. Empowers president 70 rsEulat
any exchange OF board oF trade.
: Thirty days after ias - approve
40 fo0dBsaffs. fFaits. food mateFiail
o. feeds shall b. used Ia pFodaesio
Y ~ distilled spirits for beverages pa
q poses.
. Directs president 70 commands
g distilled spirits IN bond. OF in atoeI
for rehabilitation insofar as redisti
/, lation Ia necessary tor munitions
70 save foodstuffs. the presidsnt
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
TROOPS MAY
SOON GO TO RUSSIA

Washington. Aug. s.-That the
next American troops TO go abroad
will be sent to Russia. and that
others will be sent to Italy. vas the
declaration of Senator ]. Ham Lewis
on the floor Of the senate today.
II senator Lewis. who Is close to
the administration. has the situation
correctly sized up, It is possible the
Idaho troops will 60 to Russia I'M
stead Of TO France. In view Of the
speedy entrance Of the Second Idaho
Epon its last training period in this
country. the regiment will probably
De among the next sent abroad.
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pay Just compensation fof spirits
rommandaered

pay Just compensation for spirits
eommandseFed
Distilled spirits can not Be import
"a The president II authorised 10
stop production % limit ths aleoholie
content of beers ana vines whsn hs
desmn necessary
He Il authorized 10 I'm reasonable
guaranteed price te pheat producers
For 1919 crop. No aorthsrn sprlna
wheat Ur lts equivalent must bring
not leaa than Sc pr bHshsl at pEla-
elpai interior primary markets
Authorizes tha president 10 license
importation. manufacture. storage.
mining Of distribution % any neees-
a. flss NJ person may engage IN
such business aithaut lieanae.
prealdeut may direct federal trade
commission 20 ascertain costs Of coal
snd coke from minss' mouth % eon-
sumeF.
Prohibits government agents taxi
Ing any part "a government eoatraes
10 whleh be 81 his firm u interested
Appgopriatss total Of slea.b0o-
0ee.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
FIFTY LOGAN BOOSTERS
VISIT BEAR LAKE VALLEY
Spent Last Tuesday Seeing Points Of Interest,
Were Delighted with the Lake and Valley
Praised Montpelier's City Hall.

lby Owens regarding the development
of this valley. He admitted that
while we had no sugar beet factories,
due to our climatic conditions, nor
condensed milk factories. this valley
was keeping pace with the times in
agricultural development. He called
attention to the great wheat produc-
tion in this valley, most of which was
grown on dry land, all of which
few years ago was considered prac-
tically worthless. AS an evidence of
this valleys growth MIR. Burrell
called attention to the fact that 13
years ago there was only one bank
in the county carrying deposits not
to exceed $15O,0O0. while today
there are three banks with total de-
posits Of nearly $1.0OO,OO0. In other
ways Mr.. Burrell also referred to the
advancement that had been made
here in ten years. and declared that
all conditions being considered. this
valley was keeping pace with the
worlds progress.
With the close of Mr.. Burrelrs talk
the meeting adjourned. after which
some time was spent in social chat
between the visitors and Montpelier
citizens.
After enjoying peaceful slumbers
at the Hotel Burgoyne, the Loganites
left early Wednesday morning on the
homeward trip.
BY the way. both Mayor Bullen
and Mr.. Owens extended cordial In
vitation to the citizens of Bear Lake
valley to visit Logan and Cache val
ley. The speakers both promised that
our citizens would be royalty enter
tanned and escorted to all the. prin-
eipal places of interest in their val.
ley Mayor Bullen also commended
the enterprising spirit of one Of Bear
Lakes pioneer citizens who is now q
resident of Logan, referring to VIII.
liam Bulge. Although he has passed
his seth year Mr. Bulge is younger
in spirit than many who have not
reached half that age. Mr.. Bulge
the speaker said, was an enthusias
tic member of their commercial club
and was continually working for mu
nicipal improvements. AS furthel
evidence that Mr.. Bulge is still
young In spirit. Mr.. Bufien said tina
: within the last week he decided Z
learn to drive an automobile.
: Following are the names of tn
Z Logan business men who composel
the party:
I e. r. Owen, Division Mgr. Utai
J. Power & Light Co., Mayor Roy Bul
t len. r. L. Harmon. c. w. Hansen
e G. M Harris, E. P. Bacon. A. I
). Thompson. ]. c. Walters, J. E. sheI
: herd, K c. Schaub, G. w. Squirei
8. A. Gordon, Abe Jorgensen, Fran
e Earl, Geo. b. Bowen, ]. T. Cain II
b ]. L. Coburn, Mr.. Ellingson, Jo
n Salisbury, Nj. G.. Cardin. H. e. PER-.
d L. Bailey. w. o. barley, NJ Reide
" w. C. Ruckenlood. Eli Bell. s.
D. Needham, A. D. Bell, II. c. Maughai
E. N. r. Erickson, o. W. Adams. H.
of Hovey. C. P. Gordon. L. S. CordoI
g Jos. E. Gordon, ]. c. Johnson, jam
ir A. Leishman, r. A. Leishman. He
At man Thurer, VIM. Garrett, L.
Hovey. Moses Thatcher, Edwin job
s. son, James A. Hovey, Alfred G. Pi
lie OFT.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

Members of the Logan commercial
club, to the number of about 5O,I
spent last Tuesday sight seeing ipl
Bear Lake valley. -TKe party left
Snogan IN autos about 5 o'clock in the
morning, stopping in Logan canyon
for breakfast Coming on to Ideal
Beeach short stop was made, where
the members spent the time to their
own liking A few took dip in the
lake, others enjoyed boating and
others contented themselves in the
easy chairs on the hotel veranda.
Stops were also made at Lakota and
Fish Haven. 1t was the first visit
to Bear Lake for most Of the party
and they we're truly surprised and
delighted at its beauties and the in
viting appearance its shores held to
those seeking summer outings.
From Fish Haven the party mot
ored to Camp Lifton where they saw
and marveled at the magnitude Of
the Utah Power & Light Co.'S. pump
ing plant They were the dinner
guests of Supt Whitcomb, and after
six hours OF strenuous riding and
sight seeing, they heartily relished
the good things to eat which Mr..
Whitcomb had prepared for them
Shortly after dinner the party
motored to Paris, where they enjoyed
the hospitality of the Paris CONNER
cial club and citizens generally for
an hour or more,
The party arrived in Montpelier
about $50. The time from then un-
til eight O'Clock was spent in getting
acquainted with the business, and
again satisfying the inner man.
Mayor Sneddon had arranged an
informal reception for the visitors at
the city hall at eight O'Clock, and az
they gathered there these remarks
were heard from every side: What
a beautiful building" How n1ucf
did it cost, wish Logan had one
like it."
With q representative delegation
of Montpelier business men present
Mayor Sneddon called the meeting II
order and introduced Hon. T. L
Glenn, who on behalf of the Mayo
and council, welcomed the visitor
to our city.
The response was made by Mayo
Bullen of Logan. Short talks wer
also made by Prof John T. Caine, o
the Agricultural College at Logan
e. r. Owens, district manager Of tn
Utah Power C Light Co., Bishop Hot
and E. A. Burrell.
The principal talk on the part G
the visitors was made by Mr.. Owens
He told OF the great advancement
that has been made in the each
valley during the past ten year
of the building of sugar beet fa'
tories, of condensed milk factorie
OF irrigation enterprises and OF tn
work OF the Logan commercial clu
had done this year in stimulating q
increased production in garden an
farm products. In a friendly wa
the speaker intimated that the pc
pie of Bear Lake valley were som
what behind the times in the way
industrial development and he su
gested that they "get out of the
shell" visit Cache valley and see VIII
was being done there.
In his talk MIR. Burrell took occs
ion to resent the insinuations ma
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ing instructor-but the board has
man in view for that position.
The annual school election for the
trustees will be held on Tuesday.
September 4th. The terms OF J. b.
TuelIer and R. n. Sheldon expire
this year.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
Mis- CunIsTINA MARTENsON
OF M. CHARLES PASSES AWAY

NJ Charles. AuR s-Mrn. Chris
tina Mortanann. nf this place. died ON
August let In tho Logan hospital.
Wh=Fa she paA taken tor medical
treatment Her funeral services usFe
held hers on August 4th The de-
ceased was born in Denmark 50 years
ago. bat came here whsn : young
1iri and has resided hnrs essr since
5hs il survived BY her husband. two
sons and four daughters. all ~ whom
aara At lha funeral she sna . highly
respected woman and th@ speakers
all testified % hsf sterling worth
from her kirlhood 10 thS eioss Of
hsr unefai llfr Maay beautiful flor.
y offerings covered hoF caakss aaa :
arss number Of friends followed her
remains 10 their laal resting Dlaes II
the 81 Charles cemetery
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

People Nho have No sense Of hum-
or are very funny az timea
JohR naEleyeeFn'a thread af lfa
is Woand On 3 reel.