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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-03-18
THAT NON.pARTIsAN LEAGUE.

FeOple III f1amlltOn county nave
been aroused to interest concerning
the objects and aims of the so-called
non-partisan league by the invasion
Of it's solicitors, who couple Of weeks
ago started campaign for member
ship at kamrar. Up to that time the
Freeman-Journal had taken little
notice Of the course of the league,
but from what it had read Of the orga-
nization was convinced that it's loyal
ity was at least questionable. How
ever, further investigation confirms
this conviction and the Freeman-Jour-
nal now has no hesitancy in saying
that the lague's attitude toward our
war with Germany was anything but
patriotic until the leaders found that
such a course spelled defeat to their
plans. Since then they have been
fairly good, have bought liberty bonds,
subscribed to the Red Cross. etc.
Many of our people personally know
Gov. Burnquist of Minnesota. For
many years he was resident OF Web
ster county, living at Dayton. His
home is now at st. Paul, where the
headquarters of the league are located,
and of course the governor knows
whereof he speaks. He was recently
asked to make an address under the
auspices of the league, but declined,
writing the following explanatory let
ter to Arthur LeSueur, executive
secretary of the organization:
Dear Sir-Your invitation to adj
dress the Nonpartisan campaign rally
is declined by me for the following
reasons:
1.-The name of your league implies
that it is nonpartisan, but in fact there
is no organization more partisan. At
this time, when other political parties
are trying to put aside, for the good
of the country, any factional spirit
that might exist, your organization is
doing everything within it's power to
increase it.
"At the time of our entrance into
the European conflict your organizers
condemned our government for enter
ing the war. When it became appar-
ent that this course would result in
disaster for their organization, they
changed their course and made an 18th
hour claim to pure loyalty, but, not
withstanding this claim, the National
Nonpartisan league is party of dis
content 1t has drawn to it the pro-
German element of our state. Its
leaders have been closely connected
with the lawless l. w. w. and with the
red socialists. Pacifists and peace
whose doctrines are of
benefit to Germany are among their
number.
Those in charge OF the league have
catered to that faction of labor which
has violated the law and been opposed
to compliance with just orders of duly
authority. The leading
agitators in your party have through
their speeches and the circulation Of
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-03-18
.W.S.S..

Archie Roosevelt, son of the eX-
president, has been decorated by
France for, bravery in battle. Young
Roosevelt is no better than any other
young man who is doing his best
service for his country and the fact
that he is the son of very dis
tinguished father should not mitigate
against him nor make his way the
easier. Archie is simply doing his
duty, as thousands of others are do
ing, and is entitled to the gratitude
of the loyal people of this nation.
And this recalls that four of the
Roosevelt boys are in their country's
service and that each and every one
had the encouragement of the father
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-03-18

President Wilson is certainly do
ing the right thing when sending
greetings and expressions of good
cheer to Russia. While we can help
little at present it is well to keep
the Russian people informed of the
fact that this country is anxious to
do all it possibly can for them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-03-18

be done at once looking toward the
necessary improvements.
-W.S.S-
The experience of the United
States certainly refutes the claim that
preparations for war get country
into war. There was never nation
of any consequence less prepared
than the Z. United States was when
Germany drew us into the conflict.
Had we been prepared, as we should
have been, the chances are Germany
would have hesitated to force us in
by submarine attacks upon our ships
and citizens.
-W.S.S.-
Hamilton county ought to take adj
vantage of the road patrol law en-
acted by the late session of the leg
islature. If the people would get up
petition and present it to the
board of supervisors that body might
be induced to obey the law. But
better still would be the election of
a board that would heed the law
without having club held over it's
head. Now is a good time for candi-
dates to get into the field.
w g
The Des Moines Capital says there
has been no time in the last fifty years
when the farmer was not unfairly
treated, but, it asks, if these grievanc-
es have been endured until now, why
not undergo them a year or two long
err? why spring this organization
tthe Nonpartisan league} while the
war is going on?" the Capital contin-
ues. "The war needs every mans
dollars and every mans attention.
The Nonpartisan league may not be
unpatriotic, but the managers of it
have selected an unpatriotic hour for
it's Inauguration"
-W.S.S.-
A white blackbird has appeared in
the classic halls of congress. Con-
gresham Fuller, of Massachusetts,
has resigned from a committee be-
cause it never met, did no work, and
entailed needless and unjustifiable
expense upon the people who pay the
bills" He must be queer bird. He
will be croaking next that congress
men should earn their salaries!-New
York Independent.
And Mr.. Fuller might get the aston
ishing notion into his peculiar head
that congressman should pay an in
come tax on their salaries, same as
ordinary human mortals. Why, there
is really no telling what man of such
queer ideas might or might not get
into his Uranium.
-WS.S-.
The people of this country should
like Trotzky more than they like
Lenine. orsrathsr theyszshould hate
Trotzky less than they hate Lenine.
rrotzky was against the abject sur
render of Russia to the kaiser. While
it is true that his methods and teach
ings contributed to that result, it is
also true that he was not seeking
such a result He was fool rather
than a knave-a simpleton rather than
deep-dyed scoundrel. Lenine is
both fool and william. Such a fool
that he is not shreWd enough to-
conceal his villany. The darkest
day in the history of Russia-modern
Russia at ieast-Was the day that the
grand and noble Kerensky was over
thrown by the mobs of bolsheviki,
directed by the mailed hand of Ger
many.
WIS.,
Archie Roosevelt, son of the eX-
president, has been decorated by
France for, bravery in battle. Young
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-03-18
WEBSTER CITY FREEMAN

] would not enter on my list of FRIENDS,
Though graced with polished manners
and fine sense,
Yet wanting sensibility, the man
Who needlessly sets foot upon worm.
-Cowpe",
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-03-18
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1.-THE German people will rebel
against the kaiser some day"-perhaps
when the pyramids Of Egypt have
crumbled to dust and the rivers of
Germany flow up the mountains in
stead of down them, or when the
North star stops winking at Venus
and the man in the moon joins the
armies of the allies.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1918-03-18

And what is worse and more of it.,
two years from now Secretary OF
State Allen' may be making his cam
paign for fifth term.-Waterloo
Times-Tribune.
And President Wilson may be
asking for his third consecutive cup
of coffee, something that no other
man has asked in the history of the
republic.
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Now letstha sob DOL fboards2et busy
and decide what to do in regard to
proper school house facilities. II
the old building can be fixed and the
people want to pay the price that fact
should he ascertained as soon as pos
sible. 1t is little short of criminal
to waste time at the expense OF the
school children. Something should
Evening star., 1918-05-25

at cross purposes, between the Senate
and the Department Of Justice - to
the ascertainment and uncovering of
the facts in all this business. The OBJ
;ect of both is the same.
1t may be that the charges of de-
iinquency have been much exaggerated.
Or. take the extreme point in that d.
reetion. Suppose it should appear that
there is no foundation for the charges.
On the other hand, suppose the charges,
in purt or i'll whole, are sustained. Sup
pose large sums Of money have been
wasted in urwise experiments, or in
unbusinesslikc methods.
In either clsc the airplaMe feature
of the war program will remain for
actipn by Congress. Airplanes. in
large numbers and of the best quality.
must be provided; and the work should
ne fastened All the bcll:gercnts are
active in The air and strengthening
themselves there While it is no longer
seriously coEtenled that airplanes will
win the war, the fact is generally
recognized that they are of great and
growing Importance in the struggle,
and that none Of the nations involved
can afford to neglect that feature of
its war equipment.
Evening star., 1918-05-25
The American Spirit.

Speaker Champ Clark, who is very
generally referred to by his colleagues
as "a pretty wise old OWL ir his out
look upon affairs political and coun-
try wide, is quoted in the news col.
nmns as saying: "Tn my opinion the
country has thoroughly made up its
mind to see this war through to sue
cessful finish, and will support what.
ever is necessary to that end. While
in human nature no man likes taxation,
] am convinced the country will un-
flinehingly 60 to whatever length Of
taxation is required, just as it will to
whatever personal sacrifice the winning
Of the war will entail" The Speaker
is correct. From the sailorman who
would slap his thigh with a "Right-o,
me hearty" to the earnest but un-'
grammatical wayfarer who might mur.
mur. "Them's my sentiments" it will
ne found that those are the sentiments
Of the country. To see it through to
victory, no matter what 1t costs the
purse, notwithstanding how much it
hurts the heart.
There is NO mistaking the deadly
earnestness Of the country in this en-
terprise. The people arc sending their
sons and proud Of II; are contributing
Of their present substance and mort
gagine the future without the quiver Of
an eye; are revolutionizing their laws
and economic policies overnight to
suit the occasion; are doing whatever
is necessary and will continue to do
whatever Is needful 10 be done.
Is it to be supposed, then, that the
country will balk at raising the money
te wage the war or hold it against q
political party that originated the laws
The Speaker answers in tho last an
alysis and the Speaker 10 right. His
friends would add, "as usual"
Evening star., 1918-05-25

If you love pretty things we hope that you
will come down soon and see the very new
Breakfast Suites that will do their bit in keep
ing your home cool and Summery, just the kind
that you will want for your Summer Break
fast Room no matter whether it be indoors or
out.
Some of them are enameled in soft colors
Others are in mahogany, with the quantest bits
Of painted designs ornamentins them-and
ouaintness, you know, is now the latest note
in modernity.
Suite of Blue Enamel, clear French
Blue, has painted decoration that is exactly
matched in the cretonne upholstery Of the chairs.
There is touch Of vivid red in the painted trim
Of each piece.
r,ron Leaf Table $500. Serving Table. with
Tea Wagon. $500. Four Chairs. 5000
Fernery $3.50. EACH
Evening star., 1918-05-25
Giving His All.

O7er in Alexandria Yesterday an ex-
ample Of the kind Of giving to the
Red Cross that means real patriotism
was noted. At one Of the collection
stations a woman wearing the Rcd
Cross veil noticed a little colored boy
who reappcared several times to drop
small change into her basket. After
he had made his sixth or seventh visit
for this purpose she asked him where
he was getting the money for this
lhain Of gifts. He replied: II work
in a restaurant down the street, and
these are my tips" If the children of
this country feel that way about the
war there is no possible question about
victory.
Evening star., 1918-05-25
The U.Boats Small Transport Toll.

For the second time American troops
the front. Fifty-six American soldiers
are missing from the steamer Molda-
via. sunk in the English channel. it
is believed by German torpedo. This
makes altogether 3'9 Of our fighting
men who have gone to their death as
victims of the submarine. the merest
trife in proportion to the number sue
cessfully landed at the front
II is to be noted that the Moldavia
was sunk on her way from England to
France. indicating that the men who
were lost had been already landed in
the former country. 1t seems an in
finite pity that after they had made
the more perilous voyage from this
country they were sacrificed on the
short and supposedly safer run across
the channel. Yet this is one of the
risks attendant upon the transport of
troops. ard there is consolation in the
reflection that for every man lost at sea
through the activities Of the German
lF-boats We have put into England or
France in less than a year somewhere
between one and two thousand.
Four transport ships in service of
the United States, directly or indi-
reetly, have now been torpedoed by
German submarines, two of them 60
ing to and two returning from the
held Of action. One of these made her
way into port, leaving net loss Of
only three ships. Cons dering the vol
ume of traffic involved IN the trans
port Of the American Army this is
an astounding record Of virtual i'm
munity, due to the high efficiency Of
the convoy service, British and Ameri-
can.
The sea risks involved in sending
our Army abroad are part Of the
chance Of war. Had the United States
reckoncd upon | per cent Of casualties
from this source at the outset Of the
campaign the figures would probably
have been deemed too low. In point
of fact. up to date. it has been less than
one-tenth Of per cent, and if this
fact ever gets squarcly before the Ger
man people they will realize the stu
pidity and futility Of the submarine
campaign. which brought the United
States into the war and has completely
failed to keep it from becoming an
effective factor.
Evening star., 1918-05-25
The Airplaue Charges.

The investigation Of the airplane
charges Is about to begin. Mr. Hughes,
the chief inquisitor for the Department
Of Justice. is examining papers in the
case with the view Of shaping his pro-
eedure. He will give his whole time
to the work, and have every facility
for doing tho work thoroughly. How
long he will be engaged Is, Of course,
problsratieal. No time limit has been,
or should be, fixed. All should depend
on developments. Every allegation
should be probed. Every disclosure
should receive attention. The charge.
are so grave, and the subject il Of 20
much Importance, the country will ex-
pect report full in detail and per.
suasive as to its reasoning. There is
no evidence that it has prejudged the
matter.
Naturally, the Senate retains its in
terest in the case. 1t voted for the
very generous appropriations made for
the airplane service, and did 50 on
representations Is to its great value
In the war equation. Indeed, it was
about that time the popular eonten-
tion that the airplanes would win the
war wss stro1ess&
There aesd hs ~ elash, 40 HQIkiag
Evening star., 1918-05-25
Porch Suites

Are shown in the coolest combination
of White and Green in rattan and in wood,
with the seats and backs formed of broad
wood Stats.
A Rattan Suite, in White and Green,
consists of
Table, $500. Arm Chair, 5000.
Settee, $3.50. Side Chair. $3.50.
The same style Suite is shown in plain
dark Green:
Settee, Slz.eo. Small Rocker $3.50.
Rocker, $751; Arm Chair, 5000.
Table, $6ae.
A Suite in Ivory and Green, with seat
and back of wood Stats has:
Arm Chair, $3.50. Settee $fe.50.
Rocker, $780,
You will find something entirely new and
altogether charming in all of these pieces of
Enameled Summer Furniture.
street
Evening star., 1918-05-25

that the CarrAnza government prefers
to have no diplomatic relations with
the island nation while these issues are
pcniinx. ns to press them to a con-
clusion might embarrass Cuba. That is
indeed chivalrous action. But it is
impossible to view it with entire con-
fidence. Mexico's motives are some
what under question. inasmuch as the
relations between her and Germany
have never been above the suspicion of
at least complacent acquiesccnce in GER
tain espionage enterprises conducted
by Berlin.
Recoilcctions OF the Zimmerman note
which commanded the German repre-
sentative at Mexico City to arrange for
the partition Of American territory
with Mexico in case the United States
entered the war against Germany arc
naturally revived bv this remarkable
manifestation OF consideration for
Cuba as an anti-Tcutonic power. This
memory is Joined by others. of wireless
stations in Mexico through which mes
sagcs are known to have gone to Ger
many conve ying information about our
own military preparations; of the
kaisrr's congratulations to Carranza;
Of shipments Of arms from mysterious
sources into Mexico; of others plainly
suggesting that Mexico, formally neu-
tral in the war, is at heart pro-Gcrman
and dcsirous of German success.
1t is doubted if ever before were
diplomatic relations suspended III such
e,rcum stances. To cut off all official
intercourse in order that matters at
issue may no. be pressed to a settle
mcnt, while protesting the kindlicst
purposes and feelings for Cuba, puts
Mexico into class alone among ma
tions. This is a time of innovations
and departures from the normal, but
until now there has been no instance
nf one government telling another that
it refuses to have dealings with 1t be-
cause it is at war with a third power.
while declaring the utmost friendliness
and sympathy with the ostraciscd coun-
try.
Evening star., 1918-05-25

A large and very COM
plete line of all kinds of
trunks. YOU can readily
find any trunk here that
you may need, whether it
be a steamer, army, ward
robe or hat trunk.
A CONVENIENT WARD
ROBE TRUNK, suitable for
man or woman, 40-inch size,
covered with black fiber,
cretonne lined; four drawers
and a deep bottom drawer
with hat crown; shoe pock-
cts and an automatic lock-
ing ratchet clothes COM
pressor. II is fastened with
the Self-Locking Excelsior
Lock-, and is a most salts
factory trunk. $500.
Evening star., 1918-05-25
A Wonderful Week.

A wonderful week is drawing to a
close. week of Red Cross giving that
has surpassed all expectations and
broken all records. When it was an
Eounccd that Washington was expected
to give minimum of $500.000 for the
second Red Cross war fund there were
many who doubted the possibility of
this accomplishment. on the heels of
the extraordinary success of the tn rd
liberty loan, in which Washington won
the blue star of double quota honor.
But those who questioned had failed
to reckon upon the fully aroused spirit
Of the people, the increasing under
standing by all classes of the absolute
need of every possible sacrifice for vic
tory and especially the necessity OF
maintaining in the fullest efficiency
the American Red Cross organization
IN the field OF war.
Let no one doubt longer. This eoun-
try and this city particularly are
aroused as never before in the history
of the nation. They are wide awake
to the faet that there is to be no fslter
ing or flinching or compromis ng in
our prosecution of the war; that we
are to fight without limit" and that
as we tight we must provide adequately
for the proper care of the men we send
abroad and for the continuance of the
noble works of mercy conducted by
the Rcd Cross in the war devastated
lands.
At noon today the reckoning Of Red
Cross collections in the District was
t575,O85, with reports to come from
many sources mo- yet enumerated.
With two days more available for this
work the goal of million dollars for
the capital is actually in sight. Sun
day and Monday are designated as
.give-more days. But they will be
available also for those who have not
vet given, and who should have an
Oppol tunlty to make thelf nrSt SUB
feription. No matter how much you
have given in the conrse Of the week,
If the splendid example set by this
community during the past six days
awakcns in your breast any feeling Of
pride in the city, give again.
In the third liberty loan campaign
Washington wrote a record of 200 per
cent Of loyalty through investment in
government bonds. In the second Red
Cross war fund campaign it should do
no less. 1t should write record Of
at least 200 Fer cen. Of consideration
for the welfare Of the men who have
gone forth to fight for American lib
erty and world democracy.
Evening star., 1918-05-25
Mexico and Cub.

Severance Of diplomatic relations
with Cuba by Mexico is explained by
Carranzas representative on the ground
that it is necessary to leave Cuba =
free hand in the prosecution Of the war
against Germany. This is a remarkable
situation, which calls for further eluci.
dation. It appears that friction has
been developing between the two 70.
publies lately. Cuba has been making
certain dsnaads which Msxieo has not
been willing TO grant, and tAs state-
msut issued at Mexico City spgsssts
Evening star., 1918-05-25
r Kind of Trunk Means Much for the Comfort of Your
~O1111O1 = " q
.TEA MED INAPn

A STEAMER WARD
ROBE TRUNK, sometimes
called the Taxi" or Week
End Trunk" Is fiber COW
cred, fitted with good lock
well riveted, conveniently
arranged to eeonomize
space. $zs.oe.
THE PANAMA OPENING
WARD ROBE TRUNK,
round cornered,- covered
with best quality dark blue
fiber, bound with black fiber.
trimmed with brass plated
hardware and fitted with
Corbin paracentrie lock and
keyless bottom lock. 1t has
spot-welded drawer frame
and has the convenient
drawers. pockets. hangers
and bags that you expect in
. high-gfade trunk. $500.
Evening star., 1918-05-25
BATHING SUITS

Very smart Jersey SWINE
ming Suits, in black, navy
and green, with trimming
in contrasting colors, $2.s5
to $3.50.
Taffeta Bathing Suits,
in navy and black change
able. also in plain black,
$3.50.
Black Satin Bathing Suit,
made on straight lines, with
belt. Pearl button trim
ming, $1,000.
Black Satin Bathing Suit,
yoke style, with white
Satin roll collar and wide
black patent leather belt,
$1z.50.
Third floor. center.
Evening star., 1918-05-25
THE SEPARATE SKIRT

There never was time when the Separate
Skirt was more in vogue. So many styles Of
Sweaters and Sleeveless Coats have helped to
popularize the separate skirt that is always
useful Silk WOOL linen and cotton are all
being largely used, and we have most COM
plete line in the most stylish models.
WHITE PIN STRIPE PIQUE SKIRTS, we'll tail
ored, made to fasten half way down in front
and finished with good quality of pearl buttons,
and one large pocket; all sizes to 36 waist.
Splendid values, $3.50 each.
Evening star., 1918-05-25

Ii actors as we'll as base ball play!
ers are sent to war, the tired business
man will have to depend on the chorus.
And SOME Of the "merry, merry will
no doubt be required for service as
"conductorettcs."
Evening star., 1918-05-25

When President Wilson said IN New
York, "Why limit the Army to five
millionl" it is PLAN that he contem-
plated no epigram. Yet the sentence
is worthy to be o slogan i'll reply to
the ruthless and contemptuous chal-
lenge of the Hun
Evening star., 1918-05-25

American slang Is being taken up
by the French. The prediction that
our fippant phraseology would one
day assert itself In the vocabulary Of
refinement is RAPIDLY being realized.
Evening star., 1918-05-25

Prussian statesmen do not hesitate
to intimate, even at this stage Of the
discussion, that Austria can count on
getting the worst Of it, whatever hap
pens.
Evening star., 1918-05-25

Austrian provinces arc revolving
The Hapsburgs are reading "thc hand
writing on the wall" in several Ian
guages.
Evening star., 1918-05-25

In German propaganda work. as in
other nefarious enterprises, it may eas-
lily happen that the fools are punished
while the knaves escape.