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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

Chicago Tribune: Criticism con-
stantly must meet the test OF eSpe-
diency and usefulness in its applica-
ton to American war efforts. The
end sought by honest criticism is the
end sought by honest effort.
Criticism considers not alone
whether it is justified by facts or
demanded by facts, but whether 1t
will be justified by results. It might
be wholly in accord with facts and
be better not exercised. 1t presents
a duty to be undertaken with discre-
ton, with discernment of effects
upon method and morale.
Just now the principal objects or
criticism are two:
l. To ascertain, locate, and de-
scribe specific weaknesses in gov
eminent procedure and to seek cor
rection by continued description and
by emphasizing the bad results OBJ
tanned from bad methods. In seek
ing this object criticism, whether
originating in congress. in news
papers, or in bodies of citizens, seeks
to bring about direct government
action.
2. To correct apparent errors in
public opinion and promote sound
public thinking upon questions of
policy and doctrine so that this
powerful indirect influence will bear
upon the government.
Many of tine paralyZing defects in
American effort just now are In
herent in American thought. They
never can be corrected unless Ameri-
can opinion is corrected.
Opinion sustained the government
in a policy which even now keeps
the United States from being a fight
ing force in a war in which the
United States has been engaged for
ten. months. That policy remains
the policy of the government, evil
IDENTIFY because it is understood to be
supported by the opinion of the
people.
If TIE opinion does not change the
policy will not The United States
will do in the future precisely what
i it is doing now, probably not with
so much luck and possibly not in a
war three thousand miles away.
| Criticism is directed against botf
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

you 90 bottom of is such that
influence acting him. he will not rise
develop the kernel Of will sprcut
and grow you you tickle your ground
with guano that that the why your corn grows
Can you say "Sun, do not want your help; own this
ground; guano over it, and the seed will
gro.?" Or the showers, a own this ground
hos. raise crops; ! need noE your hslp!" !
should like farmer that could declare himself
thus independent OF the and shower, and raise a
seeds the Vvfyins influence of the sun
of the shower call forth its latent life; and the hu
soul divine in its expansion, as much
than the greater than seed There is
such thing lifting UP the great human race except
the of God reach down and lift IL up We are a
Goddess with God, and it is by
the grace God that what are, it we have
made single step of upward prosress-H W. seeeher
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE
DEATH.

DEATH.
The following beautiful lines composed
by Timothy Swan, the well-known author OF those
celebrated tunes, China" and Poland" when in
the seFentythrd year OF mis- age They were sent
to his son, then resident OF New York:
Eye ken, dear BARN, that we naun part,
When death, cauld death, shall bid us start;
But when he'll send his dreadful dart
We Gamma say,
Sa' wen be ready for his cart
Maist onie day
well keep a right an guide win
Our Wark will then be free fra sim
Upright well step through teck and thin,
Straight our way
Deal just wi a. the prize we'll win
Maist onie day.
Eye ken there's Ane, whas just an wise,
Has said that a his brains should rise,
An soar aboon the lofty skies,
And there shall stay.
Being wee prepared, we'll gain the prize
MAST onie day.
when He wha made a things JUST right.
Shall ca hence to realms OF light,
Be it at morn noon or night,
We will obey.
Wen be prepared to take our flight
MAST onie day.
Our lamps we'll fill brimfu' o oil,
That's guide and pure-that wnna spoil,
Well keep them burnin a the while.
To light way
Our wark ben' done, we'll quit the soil
Maist onie day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Cham
berlain measure for a war cabinet re
quires the appointment of three dis
citizens" We file a de
murrer and ask the court to order the
thing made definite and certain. For
what shall this trio be distinguished?
Shall it be for capacity to hold beer,
or for boarding dollars, or for a doz-
en- other things that distinguish them
from the common horde? Forsooth,
we'd better have a war cabinet of citi-
zens of just ordinary honesty and
common sense than citizens that have
distinguished themselves along some
Of the lines that could be specified.
Sioux City Journal: 1t doesn't do
any good to repeal the law OF supply
il the law of demand is left to operate.
Cedar Rapids Republican: In Homo
lulu the Rotarian, the Chamber of
Commerce and the Ad Club have ell
aligned themselves with the move
ment to make the city and the island
bone dry, to promote efficiency. That
shows that Americanization In those
Islands is not misnomer.
Marshalltown Times Republican,:
General Wood managed to get across.
Maybe Roosevelt will be able to make
it later
Mason City Globe-Gazette: If this
war goes on much longer they will
soon be teaching geography in the
schools by wireless.
Sioux City Journal: If the doctrine
of heredity is to be accepted as ac-
cauntable for our sins, what tough
bunch the ancestors of some of US
must have been.
Waterloo Courier. Now at time
when all the railroads OF the country
are being run by a single head is a
good time for the churches to follow
| out the analogy and "get on the main
track"
| Davenport Times: President VIII
son has come out with a clear and def
mite statement opposing Senator Cham
berlain's proposal for a war board OF
three that shall have definite powers
and legal standing. The presidents
criticism of the plan that it would
merely provide for more machinery
without getting anything more done
| quickly. but would, in fact. cause fur
Their delays to get the new war board
organized, will make an impression.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Minnesota
lpeopIe are preparing for a final go or
1.-THE mat with John Barleycorn. The
Tissue of statewide prohibition will be
voted on in that state next November
and the temperance forces will win.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

should be carefully considered whether the
good to be accomplished by additional restrlc-
tions will be more than offset by the damage
and Inconvenience to the public
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
Conceded.

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Well,
anyway, we shall have to give the
weather man credit for playing a
mighty strong and consistent game.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

Washington Post: Calam,,,. ,
ers claim that peace and poh u
lette's investigation are far,ha -
than ever. uie'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
MetsphysicaI Aid.

Baltimore American: This is the
psychological time to be thinking
spring, talking spring, making ready
for spring.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

timately employed will not be dis
turbed, but the professional lobbyist
will be out of a JOB.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

The most objectionable vanity in others
is that which is secretly our own, whether we
are conscious Of it or not.-George du
Maurier
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

any we are threatened with
is no reason for grumbling If y, Y
Tor car is sidetracked temno - 'as
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

Small rises in temperature are gratefully re-
ceived even if they come without the official
say-so Of the weatherman.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05
Warnina To si.aI

Charleston News and Cnnr,..
You won't observe a wheatIa y
Uncle Sam will make WY 10y
We're getting along to ths a y
where those who won't he 80. ,
have to be spanked, eO0a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

The Burlington railroad system gains and
the government loses by the resignation OF Hale
Holden from the advisory committee OF rail-
road men assisting Director General McAdoo.
Mr.. Holden hereafter will devote his whole time
10 the Burlington, which under his presidency
has expanded in efficiency and has become q
credit to itself and the territory it serves.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

The frequently announced food regulation
amendments make it difficult to manage with
leftovers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

What is the distinction between meatless
day that is also porkless day and meatiess
day that isn't porkless7 Patriotism VIII re-
spond to inform lion promptly but old notions
of pork as meat do stick
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

1t seems beyond the power of the fuel adj
ministrator to break the fuel famine.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

The Goddess days" are coming, sometime
in April or May.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Minnesota
people are preparing for final go on
the mat with John Barieycorn. The
issue of statewide prohibition will be
voted on in that state next November
and the temperance forces will win.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-05

Waterloo Courier: Now at time
when all the railroads OF the country
are being run by a single head is a
good time for the churches to follow
out the analogy and get on the main
track
Evening journal., 1918-06-22

lures on same bill are Worlds News
Before Your Eyes" presented through
Pathe and Gaumont film. The famous
Katzenjammer Kids in a cartoon com.
edy skit called vanity and Vengeance"
supplies the comedy element Of the bill
which is particularly amusing for both 1
old and young.
Commencing Monday for three days a
complete change Of program will be
given. The feature picture introduces
to Playhouse audiences Mrs Vernon =
Castle known on the screen as Irene
Castle in a fast moving, sensational,
drama Of the kind every man. woman
and child will heartily enjoy, entitled
THE Mysterious Client Another very,
important subject for this bill IS the
Official Allies War Review which viii
show Wilmlngtonians recent events iu,
connection with our lighting forces,
One reel Of this subject will be shown
at the Playhouse each Monday, Tues--
day and Wednesday during the exis-
tence OF the summer policy. New Pathe
and Gaumont news features will be-
shown. and the famous Post Travel
film and a famous Christie comedy.
The orchestra renditiOns for the first
half of next week are to be selections.
from Carmen" and Excerpts from
ROck-a-Bye-Baby."
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
MISS WHITTINGHAM
LIEUT.. DEANS BRIDE

Another wartime wedding will be sol
efnized in St. Thomas Church. Newark
this afternoon at o'clock. Miss Edythe
Whittingham, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Richard A. Whiltlngham, will be mar
ried to Lieutenant Frank Homewood
Dean.
The bride will be given in marriage
by her father, and will be attended by
her sister, Miss Bessie Whttingham.
as maid Of honor. The bridesmaids
will be Miss Gertrude Scott, Of Balti-
more; Miss Louise Jefferson, OF Della
ware City; Aliss Margaret Davis, Of Viii
mineton; Miss Mary Mitchell and Miss
Alice Evans, OF Newark.
10 will be a naval wedding with the
bridegroom and his attendants in full
dl ess navad uniforms. Chaplain s. r.
Evans, Of United States Naval Acad-
emy, will perform the ceremony, and
will be assisted by the rector of St.
Thomas, the Rev Mr. Haupt
The best man will be Lieutenant r. d.
Evans, L. s. n, and all the ushers will
be naval officers, Lieutenant w. G. Lud-
low. Lieutenant a. l.. Price. Lieutenant
4. A. Bigelow, Lieutenant W. NJ. Reifel,
Lieutenant p. w. Powell and Lieuten-
ant o. H. Hoffman.
After the ceremony there will be a re-
ception for the family and out-of-town
guests at Linden Hall, the Whiting
hams home.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
MISS PEARL CAHALL
PRESENTED WITH CLOCK.

In honor OF her approaching marriage
with Alvin Sattcrfeld, Miss Pearl Ca
hall, Of tho office force Of the American
Amateur Tranpshooters' Association
with headquarters at No. Sit Market
street. was this morning given an ele-
CANT clock by the members Of the stan.
A brief speech OF presentation was
made by Harold A. knight. SECRETARY
treasurer OF the association.
Miss Cahall will be married on We'd
nesday next at 1890 o'clock, at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Cahall, OF Harrington. The bride
viii be gdwned in white georgette
crepe
Following the ceremony, they will
leave on a wedding trip Of two weeks
to Niagara Fails. and upon their re-
turn viii make their home at No. i406
North Harrison street The groom is
employed by the Pennsylvania Rai-
road, p B and w Division.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
ENTERTAIN IN HONOR
OF HIGH SCHOOL CLASS

Mr.. and Mrs Richard Mclaughlin, OF
Twenty-fourth and Madison streets, en-
tertained the members OF the A 2 Glass
OF the Wilmington High School at their
annual clas sparty on Thursday night.
Miss Alice Mclaughlin is a member OF
the class. Patriotism was tie keynote
OF the party, and rfhe American flag
was much in evidence. The young folks
had delightful time with music and
games. Refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mr.. and
/ Mrs. Mclaughlin, Miss Alice Palmer.
one OF the teachers Of the class; Misses
/ Elizabeth Jester, Margaret Tatman
Mildred Tucker Sadie Jacoby. Ruth
Mannering. Martina Bowe. Dorothy
Vernon, Mildred Nlurdock, Estella AZ
tlersohn, Jeekebet Topkis, NJ. N. Regan
Marie DeSoto, Alice Mclaughlin, Alice
Marston, Rachael Eaton and Helen
Black, Mr. and Mrs A. o. II. Grier. Al
bert Grier, Howard Hedger. Nelson
Fritz, Robert McCafferty, James Rob-
bins. Charles Green. Leroy CoTcoran
Emil Lewis, Frank Newlin. John Dom
aldson and Conrad Mclaughlin.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
1 LITTLE HAND SHALL LEAD THEM.


Jim looked so hurt that ] could not
help laughing. Then l bore you,
/ Margie." he said.
Nothing Of the kind. / was afraid
if you were here alone we would talk
business and tonight I'm trying TO for
get business and sorrow and every
thing, except that 1t is June and the
moon is shining over there through the
trees"
"G$on," said Jim. with a queer intent
look.
THAT is all" finished somewhat
lamely, and then TO change the senti-
mental atmosphere. / sent up for Rich
ard Waverly III.
Usually ] go up to the nursery and
undress and putty Dicky TO bed myself,
but that night | had said to the nurse
that after she had prepared him for
sleep, to bring him into the sun room
and / would bid him goodnight there.
l confess | wanted all the visitors
TO see llim-because you and | know
little book, that it is not because I am
his mOther-but everyone else must
think the same thing when they see
him, and that is. that Richard Waverly
III is the sweetest baby ever was born.
II is over seven months now since he
was born, and his pink and whiteness
his darling dark frlnged gray eyes
and his red han, make him the most
adorable baby that one ever crushed
against ones mouth.
And he never cries, except when he
thinks he is III treated. Even then ii
is not a hurt cry, he just sets up.
yell that makes everyone understand he
wants something and wants il when he
wants it.
Already l sec tho ghost OF Dicks
crooked smile curling up one corner
Of the cherubic mouth and sometimes
l feel IL is Dick that is looking at me
out Of the baby eyes.
You see, little book, when [ get on
the subject Of Richard Waverly III ]
never know when to stop.
] could not stay annoyed with Jim
when I saw his eyes brighten as Dicky
was brought in. For some reason the
rest Of the folks were late and Jim
and I were there all alone.
Let me take him. Margie.' said jim
"What?" | asked increduously. for ]
had never in my whole life seen man
who cared TO hold tiny baby.
II said" answered Jim. almost visit
fully, "let me take him"
Without a word took Ric.'rd
III out Of his nurses arms and
laid him in the arms Of jim
OF course Jim handled him gingerly,
but he did it as though he liked it,
and although he wlnked awfully fast
when. for a moment Dicks baby's un-
mouth formed one Of Dicks
wry smiles, a tear fell on tho. little
downy head. i
Silently | held oul my arms. My tears |
we're falling so fast 1 could not see, /
but I felt the tiny helpless body, as /
Jim handed the baby over and | con-
hugged him TO my breast
"Margie, / did not mean to make you
,ry," said Jim somewhat tremulously,
but when that blessed infant looked
up at me and smiled so like his father,
Why l just made fool of myself, that
vas ALL
Il am crying, dear Jim" | said, be
'ause | am unhappy. think perhaps
am happiest since Dick died, tonight
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
United PREsBYTERIAN.

There will be preaching services al
Il O'Clock and 7i5 O'Clock tomorrow in
the First United Presbyterian Church
Third and Broome streets. The OliveI
Presbyterian church will unite In the
evening service. DR.. Joel Gilnllan will
preach the sermon. Sabbath School
meets at 10 o'clock Prayer and praise
service Wednesday evening. at 7ij
o'clock. The intermediate c.. f. So
ciety meets at the church at Gas
o'clock. The Junior Mission Band meets
in the church Friday. at 3i5 o'clock.
The Lords Supper will be observed in
this church June 30. >The usual pre-
paratOry services will be held We'd
nesday and Friday evening. at 7i5
O'Clock.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
GIVEN A VARIETY SHOWER.

A variety shower was given in honor
Of Mr.. and Mrs Howard B. Sowden at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs Herman Nick
erson on Wednesday evening. They
received many useful and beautiful
gifts. The evening was spent in play
ing games. Music was furnished by
Albert Heller. AT a late hour refresh
ments were served. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Sowden, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Duncan, Mr. and Mrs
Clarence Widows, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Grady Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis
Mrs. G. w. Sebold, Mrs. Clarence Dun
can and daughter, Miss Ruth widows
Pearl Sebald Francis Sebold, Anna
Bicta, Elizabeth Widows. Mrs. Fred
Regener, Mrs. John Glynn, Laurence
Duncan, Andrew Duncan, John Jester
Albert Heller Mark Way, James shane,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Niokerson.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
KENT COUNTY DIVORCE CASES.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. June PIN the calen-
dar Of cases scheduled for argument at
the July term OF the Superior Court of
Kent County convening here July 4.
there are six divorce cases scheduled.
including the following: Martha z.
Yenisch from Fred Yenisch, Bertha
Young Cove from Thomas Scott Cove.
James Edmond Stevens from Maine s
Stevens, Mary Petras from Adam Petras,
Alexander H.. Boyer from Mary A. Boyer,
Clement E. Sapp from Mildred A. Sap.
Four divorce cases are marked for final
decrees. The indications for criminal
business in the Court Of General Ses-
sions. point 10 but few cases for trial.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
LAWN FETE Ar BIsHOpsTEAD

The Junior Auxiliary Of Wilmington
and New Castle will hold a lawn fete
Thursday evening, June q, at Bishop
stead, from 4 until O. Last year this
society gave a lawn fete at Bishopstead,
and the proceeds were used for three
little war orphans over in France, and
this year they will be donated for the
same purpose.
A concert viii be given by the violin
pupils OF Miss Bradneld and piano
scholars Of Miss Finn Miss Esther
Bancroft win sing, and Margaretta and
Constance dupont will be heard in vio-
lin solos and duets 10 is expected that
Mrs. r. Coleman dupont and Mrs. VIII
liam Speakman will tell OF some OF
their experiences in war work
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
MISS FIELDS WEEDS c. A. HARTMAN

Miss Pearl Anna Fields. OF No $40
East Eighth street, became the bride
OF Charles Albert Hartman, OF No. 595
Centre street Trenton, n. j., on Thurs
day afternoon at Wesley NJ f. parson-
age in Trenton. the Rev C. K Dilks Of
ilciating. The bride was attired in a
dress OF pecan blue silk, with blue pic
ture hat, and wore a corsage bouquet
OF bridal roses. Mr. and Mrs Hart
man left FOR a wedding trip TO As
bury Park and other points. Mr. Hart
man is private secretary TO the super
intendent Of the American Steel and
Wire Company. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman
will be at home TO their friends and
relatives after July at No. 595 Centre
street, Trenton.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
BIR T III S

GOLDsBORO-To Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis,
Goldsboro. OF No. COZ North Harrison
street. at the Delaware Hospital, on
June 10, daughter.
yARREII--To Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Narrell Of No. 1901 West Sixth street, at
the Delaware Hospital, on June 21. az
daughter.
MORAN-To Mr. and Mrs Thomas Moran,
Of No, 1911 West Sixth street, on June
10, daughter.
sPILLER-To Mr.. aud Mrs. lizard splller,'
of Ne. 3O2 East Fourth street, on June
20, daughter.
MeCoNNELI--To Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
T.. Mcconnell, Of No. 800 French street,
on June %, SON.
sULLIvAN-To Mr.. and John sullivan,s
of No. 612 West Third street, on Junef
20, son.
OConner, Of No 04t Reed street. on
June Is a daughter.
HEALY-To Mr.. and Mrs. John J. Healy,
of No. 0O7 Coleman street. on June 20,
a daughter
MUTsCHLER-ro Mr. and Mrs. William
Mutschler, Jr., Of No. l2SG Thatcher
street, on June %, daughter.
JONEs-To Mr.. and Mrs Richard Jones.
Of No. 1910 West Third street, on June
II, a daughter.
HANLON-To Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Har-
lon, Of No. POS Monroe street, on June
20, a daughter
AIARTIN-To Mr.. and Mrs Henry Mar
tin Of No. 225 Jefferson street, ON June
Is q daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. John How
ard, Of No. 170S Gipin avenue, on June
Is. a daughter.
WHITE-To Mr.. and Mrs Leon White, Of
No. 223s Pine street. on June 10, a daugh
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Boyle Of
No. 1903 Chestnut street, ON June II,
daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles R. King.
of NO. 2S15 West Second street. on Jpne
% a daughter.
Mr.. and M-s August Blaska,
Of No 420 East Second street, on June
21. daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. James Batey,
Of No 1883 Hazel avenue PhiladelItia,
on June n. daughter.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
HEAR OF Y. W. G. A. WAR WORK.

At the meeting Of the War Work
Council Of the y w C. A. held in New
York. Mrs. John Kearny Rodgers and
Miss Grace Osborne, Of this city were
present The meeting wqs full OF in
teresting events. Mrs James Cushman
chairman Of the War Work Council, re-
lated what she had seen Of the Y w.
c. A. work in France Miss Mabel
Crafty, Miss Henrietta Roelofs, all re-
Gently returned from France, and Miss
Clarissa Spencer. just back from Rus
sia, told 6f their work abroad
They described how in France the
huts were being built for the women
munitlon workers and also the huts
for the American nurses.
Evening journal., 1918-06-22
LXIEUTENTNT DURBOROUGH
WILMINGTON VISITOR

Lieutenant Wilbur II. Durborough. u.
S. A., was a Wilmington visitor this
week He is now in the Signal Corps
on detached duty for the Committee on
Public Information. Lieutenant Dur
borough is a native Of Delaware and
has many friends and relatives here.
His father was for many years an ON
Ger on the Wilmington Line steamers.
Lieutenant Durborough is probably
best known by his moving pictures,
which were taken shortly after the be-
ginning Of the war He has been enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs l.. F. Durbor-
ough, OF No. 1926 West Fourth street.
Rodgers Davis OF Clayton, also has
been guest OF Mr.. and Mrs L. F. Dur
borough this week.