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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
TAXATION AND VALUES,

British authorities finance are giving
much thought to the shrinkage in values here
and the general monetary and market situation
They find that the decline since America en-
tered the is largely due to the huge loans
by the government, but that other factors have
been prejudicial to our securities. Chief of
these has been the suddenness and severity Of
taxation for expenditure Our taxation
program, in the view of London experts has
been constructed on somewhat too strenuous
and unscentiic lines. The fact has been lost
sight of that even the most drastic taxation
could not possibly raise more than small frac-
ton of the money required for war expendi-
lures. 1t must be financed by loans, by issues
Of bonds; and it is vitality important that taxa
ton shall not be SO severe as to endanger fu-
ture flotations. It never more necessary
to recognize the true functions of capital than
now in these strenuous times. The loaning
power of the people must not be crippled by I'M
reasonable taxes; and it is a matter of supreme
Importance that the government shall not bur-
den the people unduly by an unwise attempt to
lay too much Of the war load on one genera
lion. Ill-considered and unscentifc taxation
has had such distinctly injurious effect upon
American securities that it is little short of
marvellous, in Londons opinion that the last
Liberty loan the success it was, considering
the depreciation in values
In other words, the people must be allowed
to prosper for if their incomes are COM
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
OBEY THE LAW.

Webster City Freeman-Journal: 1t
is testing the stamina of some loyal
communities in Iowa to refrain from
violence in dealing with treason, but
it is to be hoped that the stamina
of every neighborhood will prove
equal to the emergency. Mob law,
no matter what the provocation, is
a very serious and dangerous thing
and should be frowned down. The
duly constituted authorities must be
relied upon to enforce the law and
every man who takes the law into
his own hands is law violator. This
fact is universally recognized, yet
mobs sometimes do terrible things
and many good citizens, or seem
ingly good citizens, stand ready to
defend the mobs. We want none of
it in Iowa. but it may come never
theless. Human nature is human
nature and If treason rears it's ugly
head in a menacing manner any
where in this state there is no tell
ing what might happen. Enemies of
the government and pro-Germans
ought not tempt loyalty nor presume
too far upon the forbearance of the
public. Men who have seen sons
march off to the army, who have
sacrificed much for the war, who
love the flag as they love nothing
else in this world, who would be
willing to die for their country, may
be dashed into such a fury by mean
remarks and acts of disloyalty as to
break the bounds of restraint Such
thing would be greatly deplored,
but it is possible and the victims of
the irresistible outbreak would be
responsible for the harvest.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

|al evidence from all over the United
States, and now Judge Wade kicks
the gentleman out of court with very
little ceremony. Hereafter, the priv
ciple, of tieing two ends of an arch
together so they cans spread and
break the arch will be used in bridge
construction without paying good
money from public funds to some
slick bridge contractor for the privil
eye. The millions in royalties lost
in this litigation are only part of
the stake for which the bridge com
bine has been fighting its four years
war upon the state highway COM
mission
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE
SILENT VOICES.


There things everywhere in this world that see.
Things though silent that ever seem speaking to me
In truths solemn and grand.
The bright stars that light the blue deeps Of space
And shed down their rays this earth my face
As musing stand
Looking upward their beauty and splendor to view
Seem say they twinkle: I'VE shine out for you;
And send down light from the Father above
Who dwelleth in light and in love-"
The flowers that bloom by the lonely highway,
And nod in the breeze pass to say:
1--WE blossom for you;
To brighten your way you journey along,
And put in your heart smile and song,
And this motto: Be True
True to your coors sas to ours
Sow seeds of kindness wherever you go,
Into flowers of beauty to grow"
The snowflakes that silently fall the ground,
Speak much to my heart though they utter sound;
This message they tell:
I'VE from the coudlands to whiten way,
And spread pure mantle DER all while stay
On earth where dwell;
So like us, be silent though faults you may see,
And spread the white mantle of pure charity;
Go bury dark passions meath thoughts pure and white,
Go bury the Wrong meath the Right
Franklin E. Cook
Warsaw, H., Jan. 10. 1918
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

mandeered by excessive taxation they will have
nothing left to loan. The position taken at the
outset by The Gate City and many other news
papers was that too much of the war cost
should not be laid upon this generation which
is fighting in the field, but that it should be
spread equitably over coming years. 80 obvl-
Gus were the justice and eSpediency OF this that
some of the arguments for different po1cy
seemed to have had the motive behind them OF
making the war taxes intolerable in order t.
sicken the people of the war. Great Britain
finds way by taxation to meet the interest
charges on every loan she floats; and we should
doubtless do the same. But even the English
experts realize that in endeavoring to do much
more than this a government can so unwlsely
far.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
THE TRAITORS IN THE REAR.

| Judge Martin j. Wade, of the Unit
! ed States district court, in sentenc
| ing d. It. Blodgett Des Moines at
torney, convicted under the espion
age act, to twenty years in prison
said in part:
| In this hour of the nations agon!
| it is a source of pride and gratifica
ton to every true American to see
! how thoroughly united are men Of
all races and classes and creeds in 4
determined effort to crush the bruta
power of Germany.
Fathers and mothers are sending
forth their boys to yield their lives
! if necessary in the cause of human
liberty. Men and women are giving
their hard earnings to support these
boys, and to make them effective III
this war. Little children are giving
/ their pennies. Men and women arc
giving of their time and their labor.
The rich are giving and the poor are
giving; and isn't it too bad that In
this hour of the nations trial that
there must be few-a very few,
thank God-who are rebels against
all authority who are at heart trait
ors to their country, and who in every
effort are seeking to neutralize the
We might as well come to a com
mon understanding in this matter.
The only way that republic can
live is through a spirit of willing
submission to duly constituted author
ity In a republic the majority must
rule; the minority must yield. A ma
ton divided against itself cannot
stand; it must fall, and if this ma
ton does not stand. if this nation
falls, in the ruins will lie the bright
est hopes and noblest aspirations and
fondest dreams that ever brought JOY
to the heart of man.
The spirit of this nation is kind
ness, tolerance and generosity. The
policy of the government up to the
present time has been one Of charity
toward those who err, but the time
has come when the power of the ma
ton must be asserted. This nation
is willing to fight the enemy in front;
she is willing to fight the assassin OF
the air, the pirate of the sea and
master of the most brutal cruelty and
treachery that the world ever knew
she is willing to fight all these, bu'
she will no. consent to be stabbed In
the back, and traitors may as wei
| sheath their knives or submit to ex
| termination.
| The fathers and mothers of this
p, land will watch with pride the boys
marching away to the conflict, bu
| they will not submit to having their
shot in the back by towards or dis
| loyalty, no matter what name it may
| assume.
There is no disposition to- hamper
| the views or the pen of any man OF
4 hn halnfnl crit
| icism, who condemns error or mis-
take, or men, provided the criticism
1 is intended to aid the government
| but the American people are not go
| ing to permit few self exalted
cyclists to poison the public mind OF
| to weaken the spirit of those who are
heavy laden Men cannot concea
under patriotic phrases hidden de
! sire to aid the enemy, nor can they
dishearten the fighting forces of the
union with falsehood and calumny.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
MooIAR
. . . . . . . . . . . . .

The home of George A. Veith is
quarantined, their youngest daughter
is ill with scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Wright have a
new daughter.
Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Prior Brown of Summityille is able
to sit up and will soon be able to be
removed to her home.
We are sorry to learn of the sad
death of John Robertson in camp.
This is great blow to the mother
and one brother. They formerly lived
at Summitville.
Our. scarlet fever cases are getting
along nicely.
Much complaint is being made
about house dogs running at large
where the homes are under quaran-
tine. There are number of dogs
around peoples doors and
cisterns. 1t should be stopped.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
LUTEN PATENTS INvALIDATED

Marshalltown Times Republican.
The state highway commission has
won a notable victory in Judge
Wade's federal court which will save
several millions of dollars to the
ninety-nine counties of the state. The
Luten patents were thrown out OF
court and the claimant roundly scor
ed by the judge for seeking to hold
up county boards for royalties on a
principle in mechanics which is not
patentable. 1t seems that the game
of bluff is common to bridge and paw.
ing patentees, for Judge Wade grew
indignant at the introduction in the
case before him of court DEGREES OBJ
tanned by consent Of defendants in
other courts.
For years the TimesLRepublican
and other newspapers, upon the adj
vice Of engineers. have been urging
some county to defy the Luten pat
ents, but the expense involved in liti-
CATION which would be carried up to
the United States courts deferred
single counties from attempting 1t.
Polk county even, paid royalties rath-
or than fight.
When the state highway commits.
sion was established with corps of
experienced and competent engi.
neers it was decided that the state of
Iowa was big enough to risk issue
with Luten. Attorney General Cos
son detailed his assistant. Henry
Sampson. to try the case, the highway
commission went ahead building
bridges without regard to I4uten's
claims, Luten sued for royalties, the
highway engineers gathered technic-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
IT'S YOUR. LIVER!
YOU'RE BILIOUS, !.
HEADACHY, SICK
DON'T STAY coNSTlPATED WITH
BREATH BAD, STOMACH SOUR
OR A COLD.
ENJOY LIFE! LiVEN YOUR LiVEH
AND BOWELS TONIGHT AND
FEEL FINE.

Tonight sure. Remove the live
and bowel poison which is keepin
your head dizzy, your tongue coated
breath offensive and stomach SOU
Don't stay bilious, sick, headachy, col
stipated and full of cold. Why don
yen get a box of Cascarets from tn
drug store now? Eat one or two t
night and enjoy the incest, gentles
liver and bowel cleansing you ever el
perienced. You will wake up feelin
fit and fine. Cascarets never grip
or bother you all the next day lik
calomel, salts and pills, They &C
gently but thoroughly. Mothers shout
give cross. sick. bilious or feveris
children a whole Cascaret any time
They are harmless and children low
them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
ON A FINANCIAL RAGGED EDGE.

M Gauvain, recognized Partisan authority
on foreign affairs, declares that the financial
situation in Austria-H Hungary is hopeless and
quotes member Of the Rothschild group of
bankers to the effect that Austria can save
her financial life only by sacrificing her politi-
cal existence. She will have to obtain a foreign
loan to cover the three and quarter billions of
treasury notes she has issued and can get this
only in exchange for political concessions.
This is said to be the opinion also Of other
European financiers, who point out that econ
omsts of the dual kingdom are studying plans
which amount to the confiscation of ten per
cent. of the total real and personal property Of
the realm and issuing bills against it to be mar
keted abroad. Evidently the spectre of nation
al bankruptcy is already looming ominousy
before the eyes of the oligarchy responsible for
the war
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
Great DAYS for Haboes.

United Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Jan. 12.--Hoboes a
prizes for which the city and ra
roads bid against each other.
The hobces are needed desperate
for shoveling snow on the stree
and along tracks. Those the eli
managed to contract with were take
to and from work in patrol wagoi
SO the greedy agents of the railroad
could not steal them on the street
The competition brought unpr
cedented prosperity to the hoboe
The earnings of those who workel
ran from SIS to $40 day and many
them gave up their quarters at chea
lodging houses and engaged apar
ments at more expensive lodgil
places.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
Street Cars Clash.

United Press Leased Wire Service
DES MONIES. Iowa, Jan. 12.-Th
coroner today began investigating II
cause of the crash of two street car
here last night which resulted in th
death Of one person and injury
twenty-five others.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
Disciplinary.

Marshalltown Times Republican
Nothing is more tanning to swel
headed young society man than
see his best girl look at a fellow
uniform.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Cedar Rapids Gazette. The only
reason that the kaiser connects God
with his conduct of the war is based on
the wish to be able to blame some one
for the failure.
Sioux City Journal: But the Jour
nal respectfully reserves the privilege
to disagree even with the president of
the United States. should occasion de-
mand.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: Taking over
the railroads does not mean govern
ment ownership-as yet. But it will
/ give the people an opportunity to dis
cover just how government ownership
might work out. incidentally it is go
| ing to give the secretary of the treas
ury an opportunity to demonstrate that
he Is a greater worker and organizer
than he has ever claimed to be. 1t is
mans job, that he has undertaken,
and very much depends upon how he
handles it.
Des Moines Register: A book en-
titled. Fifteen Thousand Useful
phrases" is reported to be on the mar
every congressman ought to have a
copy.
Davenport Democrat: The senate
inquiry at Washington has not chang
led the peoples previous impression
that, while Senator Reed is some talk
er, Herbert Hoover is several times as
big man when it comes to doing big
things.
Central City Newsletter: Now
that the government has taken over
the control of the railroads we doubt
very much if ever it again fully relin-
ouishes it. 1t can be easily seen that
with competition out of the way and
the railroads all operated as one sys-
tenn, that much better transportation
and shipping facilities would be the
result.
Sioux City Tribune: Uncle Sans
railroad system of 100000 miles, after
temporary service in behalf OF de-
mocracy, never again will become rec
onciled to doing business for stock
jobbers.
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Certain newspapers are busily adj
vfsing the people to forget party in
the next election. Which party? Are
neither of the great parties to hold
conventions and name candidates? Is
IA new party amaleamated for all par
ties to make nominations for president,
governorshins and legislative posi-
.tions? Well. not so that those OBJ
serving democratic politicians will no.
!tice it. The show down on the nation
prohibition question may be near
Ratification by the legislatures may
be the order of the day. Has any
trusting soul the impression that the
wet interests are periodically forget
full of politics?
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: It is hint
ed in Washington that General Gro
zier has made no mistake which Is
likely to cause him SO much trouble
as that one in which he intimated that
congress had been too slow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
typical of Wilhelm.

Minneapolis Journal: Onward with
Gott," said the kaiser, waving his
sword as they brought in the loot
from the church OF the Holy Sepulch-
er. at Jerusalem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

Materast practical, matter Of the world Of
may judged, may perhaps rightly judge it.
self everybody recognizes that eommnsed with all that Is
strange elasticity, pancy intellectual subtlety,
ready excitabiy of to high ideals that older
worlds surpass, if they be said to have
equaed t-Viscount Morley
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

to marry for a home he usually pics
out a wife with delicatessen tasi
and cabaret temperament
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

Now that the Russian campaign is over it is
hoped for the proofreaders' sake that the Ger
man air forces will not take to bombarding any
of those Welsh towns.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

The saddest thing about the whole Russian
fiasco is that there was no opportunity to mobil-
ze all the grand dukes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
Voice of the People


1.-THE Gate City does not assume ~
sponsibility for views expressed BY
correspondents. Writers Of con.mIni
cations must furnish their names
not necessarily for publication. bur
for the information of the cditor.1
Pleased With Flag Contest.
To the Editor of The Gate City:
l feel constrained individually to
voice the debt of gratitude that The
schools of Keokuk owe to the Koo,
kuk National bank and to the com.
mittee in charge of the flag contest.
1 appreciate the hard work of this
committee The contest was quite
fair, and no religious lines were
drawn, as is evidenced by the awards
of which so many of my pupils were
the recipients. l personally, rs wall
as in the name of ST. Mary's school,
wish to thank the Keokuk National
bank and the committee for the i'm
petus which by this contest they
gave to education and patriotism, too
much Of which cannot be inculcated
into any of US, particularly at this,
time.
G. GIGLINGER.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

General Crozier says that he will not take the
blame. Of course, if he won't take it, why
there is nothing left for the United States to
do except hand it to him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12
Warsaw, H., Jan. 10. 1918.

The one who cultivates and lives always in
the optimistic, cheerful hopeful, helpful
habit Of mind and heart can never fail
Ralph Waldo Urine.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

1t may turn out, after all, that the kaiser 8
great western offensive is largely rhetorical.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

Sioux City Journal: But the Jour
nal respectfully reserves the privilege
to disagree even with the president of
the United States, should occasion de-
mand.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo charges
that forced sales Of Liberty bonds by German
interests are responsible for the fact that they
have been quoted at prices from two to three
cents below par, and it is understood that his
accusation is based on information furnished
him by representatives of great financial insti-
buttons in New York City. The kaiser's hand
lis behind these sales, says the secretary, and
his agents should be put in penitentiaries.
IF our Keokuk BARRIERS do not think that they
are getting all that is coming to them they
should call their customers attention to the
passage in the book of Isaiah, wherein it is
stated: ''In the same day shall the Lord shave
with razor that is hired and it shall
also consume the beard.'' Sure, the bible is up
to-date.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: It is hint
ed in Washington that General Gro
zier has made no mistake which Is
likely to cause him SO much trouble
as that one in which he intimated that
congress had been too slow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

Cedar Rapids Gazette. The only
reason that the kaiser connects God
with his conduct of the war is based on
the wish to be able to blame some one
for the failure.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-12

Des Moines Register: A book en-
titled. Fifteen Thousand Useful
phrases" is reported to be on the mar
ket. No doubt the compiler thinks
every congressman ought to have a
copy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-16

Satin messaline is one Of the
standbys Of a good silk store.
It is a good test Of any silk
store.
Quite a number Of stores in
this part of the country have
been Offering satin messaline
in sales Us something very un-
usual at $1.75 and $1.S5 a yard,
yet these are our regular prices.
All along the line our silk
prices are moderate, in many
cases they are old unrisen
prices. All along the line the
qualities are the highest OBJ
tainable for the price.
(First Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-16
Timely.
for Christmas
Women's Coats Are
Reduced

:, Only about $50 altogether, but
wearable coats that women are
buying, even at everyday prices,
ss excellent investments.
They are chiefly In small
groups, which means not every
size In each style.
S18 for all-wool serges and
heavy all-wool frieze, black and
navy.
$40 for all-wool tweeds, grayish
effects.
$50 for long, dark blue navy
cspes and handsome burella coats.
$S5 for fne velours and broad
cloths, all good colors.
I sl6 for heavy o. D. meltons, tan
only.
= $50 for veiours with shawl coll
lars Of nearseel and natural
xacoon.
$3.50 for the warmest frieze
coots with natural raccon or
neaxseal collars
<s,sss Sises. csatsap
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-16
A Limited Lot of
Specially
Priced Rugs

These are the standard makes
Of domestic rugs in the following
weaves:
Wilton Rugs
9x12 it., $58, $67.50, $72.50 and
$3.50.
S.ax1O.6 it., $55, $65 and SIS.
Seamless Velvets
9x12 it, $45.
Tapestry Brussels Rugs
9x12 it., $3.50.
so rolls of plain color Wilton
velvet carpets special at $3.50 q
yard.
Inlaid linoleum, s1.35, $1.55 and
$1.75 square yard.
Printed linoleum, 75c a square
yard.
tseventh Floor. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-16
The Chaise Tongue Makes
q Fine Gift to Enrich a Home

S54 for an enamel and deco
rated chaise Tongue, rounded
cane head and sides.
$48 for an enamel and deco
rated chaise Tongue, close
woven cane head and seat.
$51 for an ivory enamel chaise
Tongue, square tapered legs, with
cane head.
$40 for a putty enamel and
decorated chaise Tongue with
all-hair cushion.
STA for an all-overstuffed
chaise Tongue with loose down
cushion, heavy roll head and
foot.
$12S for a mahogany chaise
Tongue, Louis XVI, separate
seat cushion and round pillow.
fEffsh Eleerl