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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
Where a promise accords with righteous
mes, the spoken word should be made good
Confucius.
THE RISEN CHRIST.

The central fact OF history is the career OF
the Founder of christianity. Whether that
carer be considered from the merely historic or
from the religious standpoint, is immaterial; it
cannot be successfully disputed that His life
was the most influential that has been known to
mankind. The influence of christianity upon
mankind is imcomparably greater as well as
better than the influence Of any other religion,
and that addresses itself straight to the teach
ing of the Founder of that religion.
1t is the remark of adherents of other re-
Egions and of those who profess to be Of no re-
ligion at all, that it is hard to understand how
christians can worship being who is dead, but
the reply is that the God of christians is not
dead. The central view of christianity, in a
dogmatic sense, at least is the resurrection and
Easter is celebrated in Christendom as the men,
orial of the resurrection.
st Paul perceived the central point of chris
tianitv when he declared from first to last that
he preached Christ and Him crucifed and risen;
that is, he preached a risen, therefore, a living
God Faith, as interpreted according to the
New Testament, is confidence in a person, moth
ing more and nothing less. In Mark Hopkins
famous smile the Founder Of christianity
comes to every person and offers to fill casnets
with gold but on the single and uncomprisng
condition that each holder Of casket shall first
empty 1t OF stones so as TO make room 1or the
gold.
1t is the feeling of the Founder as living
God that has animated the church from the be-
ginning and that animates it now, even more
than ever The content of christianity is great
enough and broad enough to satisfy every man,
from the greatest to the least, from the most
hihly endowed to the humblest. 1t is christian
ity that is the driving power of civilization.
Nothing that men can do or say has power to
stay the march of civilization under the banner
of christianity and the great reason for the vic
tory of that cause is the personality of the
Founder
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
ECONOMIC sERFDloM. /"

In his letter to New Jersey democrats the
president speaks Of linen in the trenches VINO
have been freed from economic serfdom' II
Trotsky had said that or Haywood or the Gold
man woman no one would have been surprised.
But when the official head of the republic bor-
rows that hackneyed phrase from the l. w. W.,
we can only wonder why he does it and what
he means Serfdom is bondage, the condition
of being slavishly subject to extraneous con-
troll. Where are the serfs in our country who
are transferred as personal chattels with es-
tatesg Where is any man in this country, out
side of prison, whose service is compelled or
who is forced to work at any work OF any KIND
when he has the capacity and will to work at
something else? Is work serfdomg Are we
serfs, who labor as the vast mass OF us do at
the work at hand or at the most fruitful work
that we can find to do? Thoughtful men will not
escape the feeling that the nation IS chief execu-
tive should not have used this phrase. How
ever well it seemed to fit into his letter, its en-
ployment by him was unwarranted and untor-
tunate from every point of view.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

sion in Germany had he gone to war
with France in support of the princes
cause. The king, by receiving Ben
edetti at Ems, departed from the
policy Of reserve Bismarck adopted,
and Bismarck had gone to Berlin and
found himself in such difficulty that
he almost resigned.
BY changing and extending their
demands. the French enabled him ID
find cause of war of such nature
that Germany would be united agains.
French aggression. France demanded
letter of apology from Prussia, and
Benedict personally requested from
the king that he would not allow the
candidature Of the Prussian prince to
be resumed.
The telegram was written by the
king, and Bismarck published it in
which this information and the re
fusal Of the king were conveyed, but
by emitting part OF the telegram,
made it appear that the request and
refusal had both been conveyed In
more abrupt form than was really
| the case.
| Frances reply was a declaration OF
war on Prussia. Anticipating the
coming storm, the hosts of the double
| headed eagle stood ready, for they be
| lieved in the virtue OF preparedness,
and scarcely had the French declara-
| ton of war been flashed over the
the world, when the Prussian flood
burst southwark and had invaded the
enemy's soil. The Rhine and Moselle
valleys resounded to the tread OF
marching armies, and we in the Unit
ed States began to learn Of such
cities and towns which became sc
prominent during July and later.
There were Metz, Weissenburg, Saar-
| bucken, GravelOtte. Mars-la-Tour,
Nancy, Strasburg, Rezonville, and
many other places which were ravag-
ed by the tornado OF flame and flood.
recall that our papers were print
ing many little outbursts as
! The Dutch have taken Holland.
And Metz and Strasburg too,
And should they next take Paris.
What would Napoleon do?
Things look mighty scarey
| The way they now advance,
And it looks as if the Dutch
Were about to take all France.
From the United States there were
! present men of prominence who were
| to study military affairs and write
history. In the newspaper field
were Muart Halstead, Henry ]. Ray
mond, Moncure Conway, and othe-
writer's and artists of high rank.
| General P. H. Sheriday was guest
of Bismarck some days, and witness
ed the movements of the contendins
armies on the fields so crimson and
fately. In few weeks the affairs
began to form into decisive crystals.
Bazaine and his army were driven
into Metz. only to come forth as
prisoners. Paris saw the coming OF
; the clouds, and prepared for the
siege and it's own sad fate. In regu-
| lar order the Ill omened birds OF
| ebony pIunage lowered over proud
and furnishing Paris. and then came
the end. Poor Napoleon and his roy
al reign and house passed away, the
republic of France came forth, but
the double headed eagle failed in its
purpose Of taking Spain.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

to the April term Of the federal
court, in the sum of $4,000 bail,
which he furnished.
1 Kahoka friends have been ADVISED
of the marriage of Miss Irma Dumas
to Lieutenant Marcus Fell. The wed
ding occurred at Columbia, Mo-.
Tuesday, March rs. The Dumas fam
lily are former residents of Clark
county.
Superintendent P. l.. Collier was
called to Jefferson City Thursday to
attend a meeting of the state super
intendents of public schools OF the
state, called by State Superintendent
;Uel Lamkin.
The following soldier boys will
leave next Tuesday for Camp Fun
ston: George Henry King, Leo Frank
lin Case, Sam H. Dare and Ray
mond J. Meyer.
The city and school elections next
Tuesday. April 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Seyb have
moved their household goods to Ian
caster and are now residents OF that
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Painter have
rented the Huston boarding house OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Barnes, who will
move to Springfield. Mo. The change
is effective April 1.
Joe Puder left Wednesday for Cas-
per. Wyoming. where he has accept
ed a position as meat cutter.
sister, Mrs. Sam Houch, resides
there.
The Keokuk Canning Co. has pur-
chased its agent. G. l.. Young, Ford
runabout Peck" is fast learning the
art of motoring.
John Wickham and son Claude,
Guy Morris and Marion Wilson left
Monday for Rock Island where they
have employment as carpenters.
Kahoka camp No. 2290, NJ. w. Of
A., will confer the first degree on a
class of nine next Tuesday evening.
District Deputy Geo. Shepherd will
be here and do some personal work
in the interest of the class adoption
April 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
Heal Ski, Diseases

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer with
eczema, blotches, ringworm, rashes and
similar skin troubles. A little zemo.
obtained at any drug store for 35c, or
$l00 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. It cleanses and
soothes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Lemo is a wonderful penetrating, dis.
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. It Is not greasy. h
easily applied and costs little. Get i
today and save all further distress.
The E w. Rose Co.. Cleveland. q
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
PAMPHLETS
ARE SCATTERED
American Unitarian Minister Quoted
as Saying War Against
Germans was Not
Justified

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service !
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, March 29.-Pamphlets
quoting Rev. John Haynes Holmes,
pastor of the Unitarian Church Of the
Messiah, New York, as stating there
is nothing to justify the war Of
America against Germany, were
dropped today by German aviators
who flew over the British lines. The
pamphlets also attributed other un-
patriotic statements to DR.. Holmes.
The hope of Germany in distribut.
ing these pamphlets undoubtedly is
to weaken the British opposition and
pave the way to destruction Of France
and England. and incidentally Amer.
lea.
The only effect the pamphlets have
had on Americans who have seen
them has been to anger them against
DR.. Holmes who is reported as trying
to aid Germany against his own
people.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
TODAY's BIT OF VERSE
TO A GIRL IN PINK.

TO A GIRL IN PINK.
1t is not like you, comrade not to care
When l go forth perchance to de-we played
In sand together, you little maid
And a brave bold knight who needs must dare
The giants that infested the land where
Our young imagnations those days strayed-
It is not like you-so think you made
That bright gown laughing, in the laugh a prayer.
You thought to deck your body in gown
OF bright hue and your eyes in smiles,
While go forth in khaki miles on miles,
You thought thus panoplied, some way, to drown
Your comrades fears. Well dear, see and SO
be brave too and all smiling-go!
Flora Shufelt Rivola in Springfield, Mass, Republican
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

We entered this violations of right had
which touched to the quick and made the life OF
people impossible unless they corrected and
world for all against their recurrence
What demand in this therefore, nothing peculiar
10 ourselves. the world may be made fit and
in particularly that be made safe for
every loving nation which like own wishes to
live life institutions be assured
justice and fair dealing by other peoples OF the world as
against force selfish aegresscn-Woodrow Wilson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

States would not go to war;" sa
DR.. Holmes. "Since, the Unit
States entered the war I have mat
no such statement Those Germal
probably have twisted my utteranc
previous to the war"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
Pardon Is recommends.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, March 80
The state board of pa-dons toda
recommended to Governor Goodl icl
that pardon be granted to Rev
William e. Hinshaw, serving LII
sentence for numbering his wife an
victs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

All OF the war orphans in Montreuil'
France, little town near Paris, are
to be taken care of by students at the
University OF Wisconsin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
Denies Such Statements.

NEW YORK, March 30-'I have
made no such utterance." Rev. John
Haynes Holmes told the United Press
today when cable describing Ger.
man pamphlets which were dropped
over British lines in France was read
to him.
Before the-war, I. as a pacifst.
expressed the hope that the United
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Burlington Hawk-Eye: One robin
doesn't make summer and one clerk
doesn't make store, but one robin
gives a thrill of pleasure and one po-
lite. attentive, on-the-job-sort of a
clerk makes the whole store seem bet
ter and the goods more desirable while
the other kind-but this is about
robins and good clerks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: The fact
that Taft and Roosevelt have conclud-
ed that the republican party is big
enough for both of them to find lodg-
ing in its camp will remove at least
one cause for worry among the ever
faithful ones.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Webster City Freeman-Journal: 1t
is a mighty bad policy for communities
to drive disloyal persons to other CON-
munities. If a man is disloyal he
should be taken care of and not showed
onto some other town or neighborhood.
Let every city, hamlet and township
take care Of it's own skunks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

According to statement of an actualist a
child is born in this country every three min
utes Another reason why we should finish that
lob aross the seas soon as possible, In order
to make the world safe for these children.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

From Washington comes the statement that
the United States has unusually efficient
ordnance board. SO much being settled, all the
country needs now is some ordnance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Farm bulletin 94S Of the United States de-
partment of agriculture, put out by the office OF
corn Investigations is so eminently practical as
to have hit the popular fancy. The govern
ment has been swamped by calls for 1t, but
new editions are out and the department or con-
cressmen will now supply it on request 1t gives
a simple and effective method for testing seed
corn and determining what seed will terminate,
show vitality and be profitable to plant. Now
if ever is a time when there should be no mis-
take about this and every kernel that is planted
should yield thousand fold.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Waterloo Courier: Remember Mr..
Hoover is not going to put any restric.
tons on your consuming the stuff you
raise in your own garden. Planting
time is almost here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Of course Wilhelm will do himself extra
proud when he writes his Easter address to the
Teuton tribal god.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Vinton Times: In spite of all this
talk about eliminating politics we find
that the average man is about as keen
to ride into Office on a political band
wagon now as men were before the
war started.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

lie roads that are practically impas-
sible now? Doesn't that look like poor
management! 1t certainly does.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30


of commerce of the city of st. Louis
has declared that the official pronun-
citation of that city is Saint Lewis.
ST. Louie is taboo
Anamosa Journal: The town loafer
must go. The municipal government
has begun war on the persons who
have nothing to do but hang around
the corners. Editorials in the county
newspapers are urging the officials to
give the loafers ''bit OF time" II
they went work On their own accord,
they might be put to work on the
roads this spring for the county with
out pay, urges one newspaper.
Marshalltown Times-R Republican:
When the smooth stranger comes
along and desires to stop over night or
for dinner and after the chores are
done and supper disposed of brings
up a scheme to separate the farmer
from his coin that is a good time for
the lady of the house to remark that
the strangers bed is ready and for
Mr.. Farmer to blow out the light. 1t
is the safe way. And after breakfast
safety first indicates that the best way
lis to say goodby without arguing the
case. That's the lesson of history and
history repeats itself.
Waterloo Times-Tribune: Editors
of a Philadelphia newspaper, indicted
for treason. made the plea that how
ever Objectionable their published
statements may have been, they were
not reasonable. because they were
only words, and words can not consti.
tute treason. Judge Dickinson, Of the
federal court summarily swept aside
their contention.
Mount Vernon Review: What would
you think of corporation that had an
investment of hundred million dol
lars that they managed in such way
as to be of use but ten months in the
year when twelve was possible. Pref
ty poor management, you would say.7
Well, how about the state of Iowa, that
has an immense sum invested in pub
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
THE OUTLOOK FOR FOOD.

Hopeful news comes from Washington IN
regard to the crop acreage for the 1918 harvest.
eff the law Of averages holds good" writes
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Clarence
Ousley, who has recently made an inspection
visit to the great western and southern produc-
ing section, there will be approximately rs
much land under the plow this year as last
year and am induced to believe that In the
aggregate the acreage will be increased"
The acreage Of winter wheat sown last fall
was increased four per cent. and the prospect
at this time is for an increase OF spring wheat
seeding of from five to fifteen per cent. Much
land formerly devoted to truck crops will be
planted to- staple crops this year, owing to la
Dor shortage; but the decrease In truck crop
acreage will be made good by the larger de-
velopment of the home garden movement.
The most serious difficulty in farming opera
tons this year is the problem of farm labor,
and this can only be solved by the united ef-
forts of the government, the cities and the farm
ers. For years the cities have been drawing
the bows and men from the farms. The time
has come when every practical means must be
employed to turn the tide of efficient farm
trained labor back to the farms. The labor en-
ploved in the production of nonessentlals must
be released to fill up the gaps in the production
of food and other necessities. The farmers are
not going to be slackers, notwithstanding the
claims of a few oud-mouthed agitators. They
will do their full duty in planting The gov
ornamental agencies will do all that they can do
and we can reasonably expect normal season.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Sioux City journal: Nope, Newton.
it isn't 5000 miles away, nor even
three feet. It's here.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: A New York
judge has found that there are few
perfect husbands" Surprising discov-
cry to all married women; vino didn't
believe there were any
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

Des Moines Capital: The chamber
of commerce of the city of st. Louis
has declared that the official pronun.
citation Of that city is Saint Lewis.
st. Louie" is taboo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

81 saw . Cuticura Soap and oint-
mens advertisement, and sent for a
free sample. ! bought more, and when
I had used two and q half cakes Of
cuticura Soap and nearly two boxes
of Ointment he was healed" (Signed)
Gus Schneider, 1440 w. 18th ST.. Chi
cago, ILL.,. August ~, 1917.
Keep your skin clear by using Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment for everyday
toilet purposes. Nothing better.
Sample Each Free By Mail. Address post;
card: Cusisura. DeDs. r. Boseoa." Sold
everywhere. Soap Csc. Ointment IS and SOC.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

The latest report concerning the Japanese
ship question comes by way OF San Francisco
and is to the effect that Japan has decided to
let the United States have one hundred and iii
ty thousand tons of merchant shipping III
exchange for American steel. The United
States must bargain for ships IN any quar-
ter where they may be found, and Jap
an, with ships to spare, must have steel IN
order to keep her yards at work turning out
new vessels which will be needed in the service
of the allies. There is no time to lose Moro
than month ago Togo said that if the United:
States had carried out her contracts with Japan
all the resources Of the great Japanese ship
building establishments would have been util-
lied to "strengthen the allies on their weakest
side-ships.'' Japan can build each year mil
lion tons of ships. All that is lacking is steel,
which this country can furnish in ample
quantities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30

and turned into wafery Pim-
pies and finally into scales.
The eruption produced great
irritation and itching. and
he was constantly scratch
ing and crying. Many a
night we only had three or
four hours sleep.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-30
BABY SUFFERED
FROM MILK CRUST
Commenced In Small PimpIes.
Finally Turned Into Scales.
Irritation and itching.
Constantly Scratching and Cry.
ing. Cuticura Soap and
Ointment Healed.

SWhen baby was cutting his teeth
he suffered very much from milk crust.
1t commenced In the form Of small
p;mples about the ears and forehead
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-11-06
CAMP DIX F|REMEN
PUT OUT FIRE
Flames in Base Hospital Threaten
Serious Results But
Fighters Win.

Camp DIX. WrIg htst0wn, y. j., Nov
6.-Chiof John Sweeney and the Camp Dix
Fire Department, who Monday night
checked fire at the base hospital that
thrcptcncd % prove the most disastrous IN
the history of the cantonmcnt were highly
praised today bv Major General Scott,
camp commander The fire, which is
thought 10 have originated from de-
frctivc electric wire in the surgical lah-
orntory. destroyed ono surgical opcrat :
ing room and damaged another. but the
work uf the fromcn was so directed that
there was little loss of costly surgical
equipment
Major Scott in person witnessed the
work of tho iirrmcn having seen the
iir blaze from his residence AT The far
end IF the camp, when the general alarm
was sounded i3y the time he reached
tic hospital IN his car Chief Sweeney
reported tho blaze under control Cen
cral Scott Said that the work Of the hrcmcn
had lifted burden Of anxiety from the
mind ~ every officer hv their dcInonstra-
tion III thclr first severe test Of the efficiency
with which hey can handle amy emergency
hat might arise IN nc great wooden citv
Chief Sweeney is a former mcmlcr Of
he Jersey City Fire Department The
damage viii hc quickly repaired officers
announced today, 50 that there will | e IL
interference with surgical work oi the Ing
hospital
The impracticahilty Of lifting himself
ny his noots straps in the military world
aS well rs tho physical, has been proven
to Private lu;hcr Coston, colored Of
the Sllth puinccrv. sentenced i,H g,n-
cral cnurt-martiaI 10 ten-ycar term
IN Fort Jay for forging a military docu-
mcnt Promotions did not come rapid
N enough 70 smt Coston, So he forged
thr name ~ Colonel II G Davide and
his adltf~tant, Captain ID G Poster. ~
i warrant promoting himself from pri-
vatc tn sergeant major Pleased With
i,> work the pseudo sergeant mayor
thcn forged pa>~ emitting himself t.
month leave Il absence which hc
proceeded I'll ENJOY
Ecfu4ng t. "QcA order when in
~'rret"d I" prepare for transfer from
Company - 81 the Depot Brigade. IT,
IN oyrr,rae detail Private NltX Noroe
u is found guilty hy general court
martial and given . life sentence Gem
oral Scott reduced tins To- i .{0-ycar term
at Fort cavcnwurEh Kansas