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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
Who Bungled State Finances?

appeared before the council ana final
| ~ prevailed upon them 10 make M
reduction In the levy. ] showed them
| notwithstanding the increased receipts
from miscellaneous sources. the bal
ance in the general fund had beer
largely reduced. and that any reduc-
ton in the levy must result in dehcit
The levy was finally made the same as
for the preceding year with the result
that the balance was reduced during
the year ending June 80. 1915. 3Sl.-
1l2T0.
An attempt has been made to fix the
responsibility for the present condition
of the general fund. and Governor
Moore in his interview refers to the
executive council In no very compli-
mentary manner,
Mr. Moore was member OF the gen.
eral assembly for six years. and chair
man OF the house committee on ap-
preparations. BY virtue OF that chair
manship he became a member OF the
committee on retrenchment and re-
form whose duty it is to inform the
legislature as 20 the amount necessary
to be raised for state purposes, as Ia
provided by section 1860, code sup
plement, which is, In the year 1909
and each subsequent year. the execu-
tive council shall nx the rate per CEN
tum TO be levied upon the valuation OF
the taxable property Of the state, nee
essary to raise such amount for gem
eral state purposes as shall be desis-
mated by the general assembly. either
by statute or Joint resolution"
Was Governor Moore ignorant OF
this provision Of law when he made his
charges OF incompetency against the
executive council?
Was he, as chairman OF the appro-
priations committee. and as member
Of the committee on retrenchment and
reform, ignorant Of the duties imposed
upon him?
Does he not know that no disburse-
ments are made from the general rev
enue except in pursuance Of appropri-
atoms made by the general assembly
and upon warrants issued by the state
auditor?
Does he not know that no disburse-
ments are made from the general rev.
enue except in pursuance of appropri-
atoms made by tn general assembly
anu upon "drisHeS issuou v! VIC s'o'S
auditor?
Does he not know that the executive
council has nothing to do with these
matters except TO determine the rate
per centum necessary to raise the
amount designated by the general as
sembly?
Does he not know that useless COM
missions are created by the legisla-
ture, and not by tho executive coun-
Gil?
Does he not know that sums ex.
pended for additional capitol grounds
are not paid from the general revenue,
but from a special fund?
Does he know that the total amount
raised by taxation upon Ievies made by
the executive council during Governor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28

CloSoDoso lo1fyyooS u IiGiG Y y I GS n GA
ceSAe1 M anounteo nanAoA " th(
general asssanhiy ana 70 ~ saise1 a
this mannerf
The Thirty-aSfth general asssahiJ|
ordered the. executive council to Ax q
tax levy that would raise approximate-l
~ $2,S00.00O during the year 1914. and
"a like sum during the year 1915, The
amount received during 1914 wal
and during 1915. the!
amount received was s2,7s9,76so7
The Thirty sixth general assembly
ordered the council to fx . tax lew
SUFFICIENT to raise approximately
34.066,e 900 during the year 1915. and .
like sum during the year 1917. The
amount received in 1916 was SA.1s2,-
1T424. and In 1917. the amount received
was s%.24A,2lb.s0.
The levies were made during the
years 1918, 1914, 1918 and 1915. the tag
in each case being collected one year
later. Tho amounts named by the gem
eral assembly for the four years az
Eregate 3ls,73s.200. The amounts re-
ceived under the leviea made for the
four years, aggregate S13,s22 ,3S1.65.
Governor Moore's Indictment OF the
executive council will not stand. Re-
sponsfbility can not be 20 easily shifted.
The trouble originated with the Thirty
Fifth general assembly. Governor
Moore Was not then q member. but he
should know from experience that re-
sponsibility for appropriating and ex-
pending state revenue rests primarily
upon the members Of the general a.
sembly, and with special force upon
members OF the committee on appro-
priations and retrenchment and reform,
for other members rely upon such COM
mittees for information with regard TO
state finances. l. A. Willis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
DIG IN.

Why thrift certificate. why wa,
| savings stamps? First, because the
government needs the morey. Second
because some DAY you are going to be
mighty glad you put 1t into savings
stamps Third, because it's the only
way some of US can get into the war
Back Of tins army is another
army, several armies The thrift ar
my is one Of the divisions, It's the re-
serve without which no army is safe
Yon cant get into the trenches across
the seas hut yon can help dig this gov
eminent IN.
An iatHancaing tool Is small affair.
The soldier carries Il IN his pack. Il
ism: = plow or s spade But the SOL
der who has used it under fire Will tell
YOU that i IS ore Q. the most useful
,oo,s he ever used and that nobody has
81 idea how mach he can dig until he
has piled at iatrenchins tool under
IRE Why that little steel implemsn,
has saved . million men n this one
war I; isn't big ou, nobody knows
how tas: 8 man can dig with i until
he has been there.
The war stamp Is an intrenching tool.
When the millions OF The reserve al
home grab it and began 20 dig a mighty
I1trenchne2t viii spring up from
ocean TO ocean. and lakes TO gulf.
That's the reserve line OF !ntrench-
u2eais. And it is as necessary as the
frs. line Il supports and makes safe
the advance where the boys hold back
The Huns
Grab a tool. Dig in.
The thrift bond differs from the l:o-
cry bond :: natures in ; years where
the liberty bond takes thirty. You'd
have 70 sell a liberty bond on the mar
ker. You can take a thrift certificate
down 70 any postoffice and get all your
money back with per cent any time.
:, pays the fou- per cent compounded
If YOU hold il 10 maturity.
Start a thrift savings. Add a 20
cent stamp to It when you have
loose quarter. Dig in.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28

ii
union services, This action wAs taken
by Mr.. Weaver following conferences
with Representatives OF several denorn-
nations.
We need both congress and the presi-
dent and the president and congress
need each other There is no such
thing as infallibility in either branch
and no occasion to assume omniscience
or omnipotence. This war Is center
for all the patriotism, knowledSe and
efficiency in the United states TO con-
verge upon.
Members OF the Iowa State Travel
ing Mems Association are being asked
10 follow the pace set by one OF their
number who for the past three weeks
has been giving thrift stamps Instead
of money tips to hotel employees and
Pullman porters. The plan bids fair
10 become a popular habit among the
drummerS OF the state
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28

the test. They will hold u America
does her duty and furnishes food ana
supplies TO the armies that stand be-
tween us and war of Indefinite dura-
ton.
FORGET all about alleged German
revolution. Dismiss the possibility of
separate peace With Austria II either
taxes place 60 much the better but IN
he meantime set the supplies and
the men TO Europe. continue every acti-
yity, look forward from the facts as
they stand, wage the war as tho no
possibility OF peace exists except the
destruction and defeat OF the enemy.
Carry on. Carry on in the homes
where wheat and meat must I've .s,ved
or the armies. Dismiss speculation
which affects public spirit and pur-
pose. The lssgard and the Stacker at
home are the kaisers trustiest allies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
TWO DRY AND WET FIGHTS.
IDayenrort Democrat

Iowa communities will not envy oar
neighbors across the river. where they
still have tho liquor question with them.
Rock Island and Moline are both to
Fave wet and dry campaign this
spring. the drys opening the question
in Rock Island with the hope Of put
ting the saloons out Of business. while
in Moline the vets are circulating Pc
titions for . vote which they hope will
bring back the saloons 10 that city.
The drys viii make tho war an issue
in Rock Island. while in Moline the
argument 70 simply that large part
OF the population has thirst and hates
to go as far as Rock Island to satisfy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
Topics of the Times
Senator stone Isn't even gravel.


Conform 20 the rules OF the coal ad-
rnlnistrators. II is not only the pa
,riotic but the safe way.
The war will he won or lost under
Wilson" The war VIII not be lost.
Eliminate that part OF the statement
No matter how long or under what
president or presidents the war will be
eventually won by America
If instead o, monkey!ng with fruit
Adam had bought a war savings stamp
and let it run until today all the pro-
perty in the world wouldn't pay Of
his accommodations. Which shows how
big a thing quarter is when planted
properly and permitted to grow.
Well, If we are TO have war pigs in
time the order were given for an extra
production OF hogs. Where is the town
man TO get pigs unless the farmer
raises a few extra and how is the far
mer TO know who wants pigs unless
somebody says something? Speak for
your pigs early.
To help relieve the coal shortage IN
Washington, District Fuel Adnlinistra
tor John L. Weaver yesterday pronul-
gated an order requiring two-thirds, or
approximately 2i0 churches to close for
three successive weeks, beginning Sun
day. Whether closing viii be required
measure Of relief that comes to the coal
situation. One-third Of the churches
will be open. with view to holding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28

Now, wonder If you saved your PEN
MES and bought some war savings
stamps, as asked you TO in the story
before this. Because IL I keep my
promise ana write you a story every
day you must do something for Aunt
Columbia and Uncle Samuel. and IL you
don't know where to get these stamps,
or all about them. call UP Uncle
Lucky's bank in Rabbitville, u. S. A,
and he'll tell you. For he's the pres;-
dent of the bank and great friend of
Uncle Sam, and all the little bunny
boys and girls in Rabbitville are saw
ing their pennies and buying these
beautiful 25-cent w. 8. Stamps to help
our government pay for clothes and
food for our soldier boys in France.
Hip, hip, Murray!
I'll save each day
my pennies. yes / will.
For sakes alive,
Just twenty-five
VIII pay the little bill.
And when have my Thrift Card fun
I'll say How glad l am
That have done my little bit
To help my Uncle Sam"
And when tell you that Billy Bunny
made up this little poem all by him
self, you'll be surprised. But he did,
ana Uncle Lucky had 1t printed on a
lovely big card with an American eagle
in ono corner ana Billy Bunnys picture
In the other. right At the top. you know,
- That everybody could 80 II ard th4H
the old gentleman rabbit hung It up
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
insanity and pyr,mar,s..

It used to be considered possibility
Tor an insane person to bs Z pyromani.
&C and exhibit his insanity in no other
way than by setting nre to places, but
this has been disproved, % much q
that any firebug who pretends to ~.
romania impulses must have other IN.
sane history or he cannot pass muster
among alienists - permitted to swim
die insurance companies with pretenss
OF incendiary Irresistible inclination.
Washington Post.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
NEEDLESS "REeRsTS.-

The Des Moines Capital regrets the
situation and regrets the criticism Of
| fered by Senator Chamberlain at This
time for no other reason than that I.
VII be misunderstood aaro2d" Con-
t-nlins. the Capital says:
But think Of the opinion that the
/ Germans vii have over in the auto
! o-acN' M such criticism Is possible in
1 ihat cc2DIgN- Senator Chamberlain
would ne shot dead Il he did IN Ger
1lsoE whA1 he did in America orov!d-
&c h. were II German. He would su!ely
! he Shlt dead il he we're in Germany
( and were ST alien
he Cap.1aI> oa2s reason for re
sTe;tinS" Inc Cha E95sr2ain criticism
Loses force when the Capital coutasses
tsa' BAs+r, while an honest man. has
been slaU- ms; a. first he d5a not BE-
-s%Te his Country WAS gong INTO war
and iii MOI push things AZ first, that
[ 'ta-ass vii 20 : I3,tls better for the
criticism and lslrs down rule thai
In Aos--aa cur institutions I've.
1on-2sh and grow d criticism"
To us@ -2as aEtoS-arsc pows- and pr
FllsEe u the salss- ana he 1ac7 ina:
-asn wao open tas!- mouths Il justified
and patriotic Criticism would ~ shot
oy tyra1- II cheaper tie p-o,es. o.
>sHsI0- Cham at-laE1 s pno- argument
and unfortunate Illustration. The alb
sidEt-s-2 O F-asslanls-n : enc OF the
main coz721s IN The Indictment against
Germany. Moreover 4 does not follow
that tae -a.lits-9s;s and aatoc-a.s O.
Germany ara better pleased with
American discovery and criticism q
-nactio2 than with .ha inacrlgn itself.
Nothing that can ba said or thought
has been more 10 the German liking
than The inactivity and oelay which
Cha moeriain and others have criticised
and nothing could - more dishsar-en-
ed 10 German hopes than the kaowl-
edge that the American people are
demanding immediate and efficient
activity. Why regret" then?
Without doubt there are. as the Cap
ltal says, men who are welcoming the
opportunity 20 c-tt!cise Baker and
some Of those II may be agreed are
thur camouaasing their own loyalty:
but they are few If they exist and
Senator Chamberlain is not among or
OF them. Neither is the great mass Of
loyal and patriotic men and news
papers which are. supporting Chamber
lain because Chamberlain is right and
MS criticism just, necessary and pa
triot!c. II is IDLE to send out S. O. S.
call for immediate aid to our allies in
one breath and damn in the next
those who insist that delays shall cease
and that those whose inadaptibily has
been proven shall give way to expert
organizers with war instead OF paci-
hsm as present purpose.
l. is not what Germany will think
bat what German militarists will
think. Germany. itself, the common
Germany will do It's thinking on such
garbled reports and untruthful state
ments as the military powers afford
it by control Of the agents Of publ |
city.
The Capital need not regret the |
Chamberlain incident too much. II, as |
the Capital suggests and admits 1t will |
speed up America it will have served |
a vital purpose. If il results in better |
and more capable conduct Of the war
office it will have done even more.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason
CONSERVATION TALKS.

This
airing
dsvour the khs
with and making - Of last
cloth VIII help 70 win the They sl
soldier
Now I'll with g
nutn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

of course. before authority can be
safely delegated there must be in all
cases subordinates who are worthy OF
grave trusts This does no, imply
that! the presence OF Colonel Roosevelt
or any other particular person is es-
sent:al, hut II does admit the need Of
more big men in positions of real re-
sponsibility nj Washington" says the
Sioux City Journal In so far as mem
bers of the senate have insisted upon
change to bring this abount they
have been on solid ground There is
nothing partisan about It"
The Des Moines Capital wonders
how much the American people are go
ing 10 forgive after the war is over;
whether we are going to fall on the
necks Of the Germans and welcome
Them as long lost brothers ?"This would
be the usual American gush," the
Capital continues. Are we going to
stand for IL? Is 1t wicked TO hold en-
nifty That IS what millions OF Aneri-
can mugwumps will say when the last
gun has been fred"
l ne W aAtTioc llIleS-l IlbuNe OIleT
reading Jim Pierce's diatribe on the
Des Moines Commercial Club feels
pretty sure that the club is a pretty
decent kind of an organization"
Let the nurses receive the best pay
possible. And then they viii not be
getting what their services are worth.
says the Burlington Hawkeye.
The Waterloo Courier says: Nothing
more huniiating can be imagined than
that our highest legislative tribunal
should refuse TO do its part toward
making the enfranchising Of American
women possible"
If YOU would have a friend You
must be a friend says the Council
Bluffs Nonpar,e!.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28
Masonic Meetings

SosSorS AiN1So "e9SSmS
MARSHALL LODGE. Ne. soe A. r &
a. M.-SsecsA eo-anrR$nhttoa FRIDAY
Feb. & -=sa s'Scck- Work = second
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8. E-sSg4sS., N. NJ
SEsNET CHATTER. Ns IS, 4, A. "
SPECIAL rerroeA1to- Mo14sy evening
Jan .s. 81 :. RI ns.aar;s- PAST ana znas-
eycs1isn. asC-ess. rs - osvScpa-t-
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dar, Fss- II -s-S, Sd = IT, Ear2l2-
business : r y'a->,ss -aso-6s-- George
Grsra-r. J. NJ
SPECIAL ccNcLATE. s.. l}5.-,a-
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Jan, p, -E-k r-sh = -. Fn- work
Tl1us1-aous Order ~ tne Set --ass /
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cornRa Der.
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S--Reguls- 7ee--r "a business Ws5-
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Walton sec--rs-y; Ms Cara WILEY.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-28

Let the nurses receive the best pay
possible. And then they will not be
getting what their services are worth.
says the Burlington Hawkeye
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-11
Congress Soon T. o
Tackle Cutting of
High Living Costs
Profiteering at the Nations
Capital Hits the Lawmak-
ers' Pocketbooks Now
They're Keen to Relieve
the People From Excessive
Prices Remedial Meas
ure Already Drafted =
VIII Be Pushed to Passage

WASHINGTON, Sept. .1o-congrsss
will attempt this session TO givs ths
American people relief from thu high
cost Of living.
The first step In = comprehensive
program designed to lower food costs,
will be introduction Of q bill putting
ths country's meat supply Into the
governments hands. This measure
will come rs result Of statements
made by the federal trade commission
of the huge profits packers arc max
ing and the methods by which thsy
make them.
It will open tho whole question Of
tho soaring cost Of living, which to-
day is causing congress much con-
cern- Other measures viii follow,
ai,ned at other evils.
The eyes of congress have been
opened to the tremendous drain on tho
workers pockerbooxs by conditions
here, whore tic, legislators themselves
are victims Of the proiteers.
Porced to pay staggering prices
here, members Of house and senate Axe
giving serious hced to the letters pour.
ing in on them by Thousands, com.
planning that patriotic nation, will
ing to Eive until It hurt5, - bet1e
forced to 'gtvs up" OK 60 without food
necessities.
Conviction ID growing that unless
some Intelligent solution = found for
the problem, tho peoples morale win
be affected at tho very tina when Il
Is imperative that It be kept 1t its
height.
The bill has been drafted. Some Of
tts chief Sponsors arc about to begin
long speaking tours on the Liberty
loon, hance for the present action viii
probably be limited to Introducing tho
measure. Consideration Of 1t IL to BE-
gin latc this session.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-11

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.-Dcbutc on
the war rcvenGc hill continued in the
Ilnus" to-day. with members Of tho
ways and means "u:nmiiicc delivering
prepared SprrchcS in which they critl-
sized some features of the measure. but
promised in vutc for il on final passage
and predicted for it the patriotic sup
port If tho country.
Leaders now plan tu rnd general dis
custom Thursday. with Il view 10 TAX
ing ul thu bill under a fivc-Ininutr de-
bate rule for consideration III amend
mrntS.
In the meantime the ways and means
committee will consider special amend
mrntS to farili;at" the sal" of Liberty
bonds which were, suggested to-day by
IN" treasury department.
Principal speakers in tho debate to-
day were Representative Hull. OF Ten
nrsSccc. democrat. author nf the pres
rnt income tax law. and Representatives
TonSworth, 0f Ohio. and Greene. Of
Iowa. Itcpuhiiran members of the WAYS
and means committee. Representative
tarawuy. "f Arkansas. Democrat. at
tarkrd tho proposal mad" hy some mcn-
bcrS in debate that II tax b" placed "n
cotton. II" said no protest against
such 4 tax had come from cotton grow
rrs. bu: declared that such legislation
would hc "oulragcuus.' The south. h.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-11
1870 AND 32-36
MEN FIRST To Be
CALLED To ARMY
Few of the Older Men Regis
tering Thursday Will Be
in Class One

WASHINGTON; Sept. 10.-Youths OF
l9 and 20 years and men between the
ages Of 81 and sc. inclusive. who regis
ter Thursday, will first be called to the
colors. Prsyost Marshal General Crowdcr
announced to-day. and until the supply
af available fighting material in their
ranks has been exhausted older men Will
not be inductcd into service. Question
nnires will go out first 10 rcgistrants OF
these ages and local boards have been
ordered to proceed with their speedy
classification so that some OF them may
be called in October.
Pointing out that in classifying mon
above the ages of 81 the army draft
would be attacking the country's eco
nomtc life and entering. an uneNplored
Held General Crowdcr. in public
statement To all employers and indus
trial representatives.. hesouGht their aid
in applying tho plans OF industrial de-
fcrments so that tho maintenance OF
the military establishment or Of the ma
tional interest during the emergency"
may not be interfcrcd with.
Before issuing his appeal, General
CONTINUED on Pago Eighty
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-11

FENwAT PARK. BOSTON. Sept. 10
The Chicago Cubs reacted To-day and
made 4 last ditch fight. defeating the
Boston Red So7 by score of 10 0.
Hippo" Vaughn, thr Cuhs' big left
handler stopped the Soz. who were help
less before his speed and nyStifyins
service.
The Clubs defense glittcred with
sparkling plays. and III" 2h.oh1 sprcta-
tors present gave the visitors hearty
applause. Leslie Mann, tn" Cubs left
fielder. ran up u steep emh;tnHmrmt in
the ninth inning. fell aS hr turned /" get
the ball driven from MiIlcr's bat. re-
covered himself and made the catch y
second later. Hullochrr. after 4 hard
sprint toward tn" foul line, robbed
Hooper Of 4 hit with great catch. The
worlds series now stands: BOSTON Red
SoX, 5: Chicago Cubs. >.
Before the Game.
Before the aburtive players strike WAS
ended the crowd was utterly ut Stl as
to, the cause of the deserted diamond.
They filed steadily in until nearly 5000
had been seated. In the fear thai such
a huge gathering would start Il riot in
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