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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Observance of Constitution
Day Nest Wednesday to Mark
Climax of Patriotic Campaign

Constitution DAY, which viii b
celebrated throughout every state
and county Bsxt Wednesday. marks
this year the climax OF a great edU-
eatienal campaign. which the Ma
tieaaI Security league is nos, after
several months. bringing to a sue
cessfuI finish. in cooperation with
the other leading patriotic societies
OF the country.
Under the direction Of County
Chairman LA. M2honey, superin-
te0dent Of Moline city schools,
Rock Island county will take a
leading part in comm euorating
this lS2Bd anniversary Of the sign
ing Of the federal constitution.
IDstills Americalism.
The campaign has been bs sed
on the idea that the best antidote
for the poison OF uD-America Il
radiczlism is knowledge and
understanding by all the people,
native and foreign born, Of the
American ideal OF representative
government as embodied in the
COZ stttutioB.
This conception was enthusiast
cally received in all parts of the
country and the league has been
able to carry out its plan with the
active cooperation OF prominent in
dividuals and organizations in
every state 10 the union. The
league inaugurated this movement
by uniting in d constitutional ceie-
bration Organization committee.
representative of leading patriotic
societies and men of national
prominence. This committee is
headed by Dr.. David Jayne Hill.
noted historian and diplomat. Dr.
Hill is president OF the National
Association for Constitutional Gov
erDment and one OF the foremost
opponents in America of the ideal
of representative government
The leading affiliated assoc;a-
tons are:
National Security league.
National Association for Consti-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

tutioDal Government
Sons of the American Revolt
tiou
American Rights league.
American Defense society.
Boy Scouts OF America
Y. NJ. c. =.
G. A. r.
Z. s Daughters Of 1872
Nayfower descendants.
The national honorary commit
tee includes in its membership the
governors Of % states, the mayors
OF over 100 large cities in ell parts
Of the country. and leading cit
liens in both public and private life
in all the states
Pershing Points Importance.
The following letter from Cen
ersl John J. Pershing, who is a life
member of the National Security
league, clearly indicates the iul-
portance of the Constitution dag
celebration NOV ernent. which aims
to emphasize the fS2nd anniver-
sary on Wednesday, Sept. Il:
American EIpeditioBary Forces.
Offices of the command chief.
Aug. 13, 1919.-To the members of
the National Security league: In
the name of the officers and men
of the American expeditionary
forces who fought in Europe to
maintain the rights of freedom and
justice for all the world, I extend
you sincere congratulations on
your movement to celebrate the an
niversary of the signing of the
greatest bill of human rights since
the Magma Chsrta
Our country is no longer in the
throes of war, but the state of IN
rest which disturbs the citizens Of
all nations at the present time
makes it Of high Importance that
the minds Of our people should be
turned to solemn contemplation o.
the bulwark Of which their future
peace. happiness and prosperity
rests-tbe constitution of the
United States.
(Signed) JOHN ]. PERSHING.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

weakened the reSistive powers or where pro-
Hanged nursing has made too great demand
upon the mothers system.
Later. during the most critical period of a
woman life the change Of life VARIOUS
SERIOUS disturbances are apt to occur, neuras-
The weakest point of the body is where the
breakdown is most apt to occur. and u is only
by the aid of strengthening and revitalizng
tonic and blood builder like "REOLO" that the
resistance can be maintained and this danger.
Gus period bridged over successfully.
Later on. when old age approaches and there
Is an ever increasing lack Of vitality the
exhausted tissue must be given renewed life
and activity to enable the body to utilize tc
the utmost whatever vitality and energy il
still retains
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
YOUNG Wife is
TAKEN TO JAIL
Honeymoon of Elmer pHd Mrs.
Smith Abruptly Terminates
This Morning.
(Specisl Moline Service. !

The honeymoon OF EImer Smith
and his pretty young wife was
brought TO a sudden termination
yesterday when the bride fell into
clutches of the law. The couple has
been married only four days, but
this meant nothing to the Moline
police when they received a com
munication from Quincy authori-
ties directing them to arrest Mrs.
Smith, who Is wanted in Quincy
and Macomb to answer charges Of
passing bogus checks.
The wife, formerly Mae Powell,
blamed her plight on the heaTtless-
ness exhibited towards her by a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
SOLD CICARETS
To BOY OF TEN,
MOTHER CLAIMS
Old City Ordinance Governing Sale
of Article Enforced First limo
in Two Years
Especial Moline Service. J

The first instance in Two years
of the enforcement of a city ordi-
nance forbidding the sale of cigar
cts to minors under 10 years of
age, is to come up in police court
tomorrow morning when Mrs Ella
Bledsoe. owner of a store at 1914
Seventh street. will be arraigned.
The defendant is charged with
having sold eigaFets to Charles
Gustafson. who is said to be only
10 years of age. The complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
SUGAR SHORTAGE
rs KEEELY FELT

Shortage Of sugar supply IN To-
cal stores has assumed more
alarming proportions. Informa.
ton from several retailers today
was to the effect that not a pounc
remained in stock. The supply
available throughout the country
has been dwindling at rapid rate
Hope is entertained that the SIT,
uation will clear within a week o.
10 days, the dealers stating thai
eastern wholesalers are expected
10 start shipment of large stocks
received from Cuba recently.
All the news all the tims-Thg
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

! sixth street, toilet rooms 4
A. Z. Shozgren, for P. II. Lau-
Der, 342T Sixth avenIe, re-
shingling dwelling ....-.. I
john c. Kane, for self, 1907
Eighth avenue,
garage NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
A Steinhilber, for self.
Twenty-seyeHth street asd
TWenty-hF6t avenue, gar
age NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l
Rock Island Bridge ard Iron
works, on Mill street, re-
pairing Ere loss ..........
G. L. Ritchey, for George
Cardsll, 1899 Twenty sixth
street, addition 70 dwell
20 . o. .
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
LWCkY Tiger

Wholesale SO Ra4sii 6taeEfaHAar1
EsF Tafs NSlrftT1
Fhene R I. I54S. s1s 18th St.
John Koch Co, BARRIERS Supplies
sls 1Sth Street.. Phone Il. l. 1s4s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

stepfath6r The latter announced he
is no longer security for her ar.
pearance in Macomb TO answer thf
charge.
He got peeved whom I marie
Elmer" she explained, because he
wanted me to marry another
The husband processes Ignorance
Of his wifs's alleged activities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
Renew Your Strength

Il is fact that any physician can easily verify
by looking over his Case RecoTds--that the
majority Of women patients who come to him
are more or less run down and deyitalized.
and that his remedies frequently fail to pro
duce permanent and satisfactory results-un-
less they are supported and supplemented by
a course Of tonic and Systematic Strengthening
treatment for the whole systen.iks "REOLO"
Young girls frequently need tonic treatment
during the period of delayed development or
maturity. when the first symptoms Of anaen1la.
or nervous and digestive disorders develop.
A little later. when motherhood. both prospec-
i've and present arrives, a strength builder Is
needed to overcome the debility and maintain
the vitality during ibis wonderful period of
svernan's existence A strength remover is
especially needed where motherhood has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

All the news all the ttms-Ths
r=us
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

in the action is Mrs. Gustafson.
the boys mother
The latter alleges that cigarets
have been purchased at the Bled-
soc store by n large number OF
boys OF about her sons age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
u VII ~ " -
+. J. STEWART,
c. J. GARRETT.
W. F. POTTER,
J. L. BODEEN.
F. II. RAILSBACk,
y. ]. HOLZTNGER,
W. II. HOLZINGER
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Will receive bids on the old
Washington school located at Third
avenue and Thirteenth street. Bids
will be received until IL O'Clock
at noon Sept II, 1919. The board
reserves the right 10 reject any
and all bids.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
ANNUAL GARDEN
EXHIBIT ATTRACTS
BIG ENTRY LIST
lSnacial MoIine Serrics. ]

More than 200 entries for the
fourth annual school garden exhibit
at the Manual Arts training school
are expected this year. accordin :
to superintendent of Schools L. a.
Mahoney. The exhibit will be held
on Sept. 20.
All students OF the schools who
fostered gardens during the spring
or summer are eligible 70 enter
the competition. Three prizes will
prevail, $50, 81 and so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13
NOTICE OF SPECIAL STOCK.
HOLDERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a special meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Grsyson Coun-
ty Oil & Gas company. held at the
ONCE Of said company in the Mar
ufacturersT State Bank building in
the city OF East Moline, Ill, on the
l4th day of October, "A. %. 1919, at
s O'Clock p. m.. for the purpose of
acting on the proposition for tie
sale of the assets OF the GTayson
County Oil & Gas company, to the
Texas-Eureks Oil a. Refining Cor
poTation, and to transact such 9th
err business as may properly and
legally come before said meeting.
This meeting is called by, and
this notice is signed by a majority
of the directors of the Grayson
County Oil & Gas company, on this
Ord day OF September, A. p. 1919.
fSixiod1 John F SMITH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-13

Women in Covington, Ky, are
financing q cooperative store pro-
ieet with a view to lowering the
cost of living.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Vancieve Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ andrews are
parents OF son. born Dec. 80.
Miss Eveline Bohen, Of near Mar
skalltown, spent the wec@-cnd al Tho
home OF her cousin, H O. Bosch
\ Mrs. ". T Ottc. who has been visit
ing her sister. Airs. Ernest Amend,
near Laurel, arrived home Sunday.
Miss Rose Eberley, OF Des Moinos,
came Tuesday to help care for her Sis
ter. Mrs. II. l.. Gallentin1. and little
son. who have been quit seriously SICK
OF influenza, bat who are nov much
improved.
No new cases Of influenza have
been reported in this community the
last week, and 1t is nov believed tina.
the epidemic is Past.
Word from Bremen county to rela-
tives here tells OF the birth Of daugh-
ter 10 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sccor on
New Years day. Later in the day an
other message came saying the little
one had died. Mrs. Laura Worden
went TO be With her daughter for a
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gallentine. oil
Marshalltown, spent Sunday with the
formers uncle Mr. Williams.
Much grain and stock arc being held
here ready for shipment. but can not
be consigned on account Of lack OF
cars.
Mr.. Ralph Eibs who has been seri-
ously sick. following an attack OF IN
f,uenZa, is improving slowly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Liscomb News Netes.

I.iscomb. Jan. l3-Mr. and Mrs
Delos Schryver are parents Of a daugh-
ter, born Tuesday.
Mrs. l.. L. Fellows and Miss jose
phine Smith have returned from Hub
bard. where they have been caring FOL
the members of the Frank Fellows
family. who were III OF influenza.
John Meyers and Irwin Smith arc Mt
Camp Dodge.
Mrs. Sadie Bieghley is spending a
few days in Marshalltown.
Word comes from Dayton, O.. telling
of the death OF Nevin A. Loucks. son OF
Rev. NJ. Loucks, former pastor OF the
Grace Reformed church.
Miss Cynthia McKibben has returned
from visit with friends at Van Meter.
Miss Cleta Mishler has been spend
ing few days In Albion.
Mrs. !Slice Biersborn Hitch is quite
seriously sick OF pneumonia following
an attack OF influenza.
Jerry Thatcher. the young son OF
Mrs. Michael Ryon, is seriously sick OF
uremic poisoning. following scarlet fs-
vcr. His sister. Miss Blanche Thatch-
err, OF Des Moines came Monday even
ing.
Miss Vclma Alexander. youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Alex
ander. was married TO Gus Buehler OF
Odebolt Monday at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. william Tickle. at
Sac City.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. A. Kendall. Of Mey-
crsville, Pa, who were called to LIS
comb by the sickness and death Of the
latter's mother. Mrs. Ruth c. Wiley,
left Wednesday evening for Washing
ton. n. c. Mrs. wiley's sister. Mrs.
Amos Albright, returned to her home
in Grundy Center.
Mrs. J. F.. Gould was clled to Malta.
H.. Monday evening by news Of the
death Of her stepmother.
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Morey have
gone TO Florida for the winter.
John Small has purchased the Mrs.
Ruth G. Wiley property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Snowbailed Principal; Jailed.

Davenport, Jan. 13.-Throwing snow
balls at the principal Of the school you
used to attend may be lots OF fun, but
when Walter Gromoll. Ralph Bell,
Walter Ketelson, Fred Kenneth and
Spencer Welchman. whose ages range
from Is to 20 years, tried it on T. J.
Cowan, principal Of the Pierce school
they discovered that ii was not the
best policy. Instead OF the hickory limb
punishment. with which most school
boys are familiar. Mr.. Cowan caused
their arrest and this morning the boys
faced Police Magistrate Sampson on
charges Of disturbing the peace.
All OF the boys admitted their guilt
when they were brought into police
court They stated that they were
Just having a little fun" Gromoll,
Bell and kettelson were discharged.
Kenneth and Welchman, who were the
leaders Of the gang. were given a
severe reprimand and sentenced to
serve ten days in jail. The jail sentence
however, was later suspended.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Belle PLANE Boosters Elect.
iaI to Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Belle PLANE. Jan. l3.-At the annual
meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Belle PLANE improvement Association
the following directors were elected 10
serve during the year 1919: J. F.
Miller, L. W. Hartman, G. B.
wilcox, F. H. Henry. J. \. Wheeler
James Park. T. F. Murray. w. O..
Brand and n. B. Conklin. Ever since
the association was organized seven
years ago Louis Grossman has been
president and he declined to accept
another term, as he expects to locate
IN California in the near future. J. F.
Miller was named as president, L. w.
Hartman vice president, c. V. Sankot
secretary and W. o. Brand treasurer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Union News Notes.
rial IN imes-Fepublican.

Special 10 Times fepu bilcan.
Union. Jan. 1S.-Chester Galloway,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. sam Galloway, is
the first overseas soldier boy from
Union to return home. He was honor
ably discharged from Camp Dodge.
Clyde Clemens. Of the L. :. :.
Arkansas, is enjoying a furlough at
home with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cal Clemens.
Mayor Henry D. Hanson returned
last week from the officers trainins
camp al Camp Pike.
Mrs. Emma Burke. o: Oskaloosa. ar
rived Thursday 10 visit her mother
Mrs. V. Mold, and other relatives.
The farmers Of this vicinity have
marketed near forty cars OF stock the
past week
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Meyer and children
of Orchard. are visiting Mrs. Meyers
parents. NJ. and Mrs. J. P. McLOud.
Mr. and Mrs. A. l. Wood left Fri
day TO spend the remainder OF the
winter in Los Angeles, and other
points on the coast as far north as
Seattle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Two Aviators Killed.

Fort Worth, Jan. 1.-two aviators
OF Carruthers field were killed here
this morning when their plane dropped
into a tairspin and fell 5000 feet. They
are Lieut.. John +. Gabut. of Sheridan,
Wyo., and Mechanic r. J.. Quinn, Pitts
burg. Pa.
Two others were seriously hurt
within a few minutes OF the fatal
crash when another machine went into
tail spin and fell with Francis y.
Bostick of Amite, La, cadet instruct
or, and Ralph McElwaIn. mechanic Of
Oakville, Ill. II is feared McElwain
will die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13

Attorney General - WIissn's, cabinss
Quits 70 Ensass IN Practice ef Law
--ssnater Lewis Mentioned ~ Prsb.
able Successor.
Washington. Jan. l3.-Thomas Wait
Gregory. attorney general Of the Unit
ed States since 1914. has resigned be-
cause OF "pecuniary responsibilities
and win return to the practice Of law.
President Wilson has agreed to his re-
tirement next March 4.
Mr.. Gregory's letter OF resignation.
dated Jan. Q, and the pre- sidents reply,
cabled from Paris the next day, were
made public tonight at the Whl,o
House. The attorney generals letter
disclosed that he had long considered
retiring from office and had discussed
the matter with the president before
Mr.. Wilson went abroad.
Mr.. Gregory's successor has not y.l
been appointed and there has been no
official intimation as to who he will b..
In speculation today the names Of
Frank L. Polk. counselor Of the state
department and acting secretary while
Mr. Lansing Is IN Europe. and Senator
James Hamilton Lewis. Of ILLINOIS.
were mentioned.
Mr. Gresory's letter OF resignation
reads:
Dear Mr.. President. In accordance
with the purpose expressed in our con-
versation just before you went abroad
tender my resignation as attorney
general.
1T has been not quite six years since
became connected with Your admin
stration. and more than four years ago.
few days after war was declared by
the European nations, became
member OF the cabinet 1t can be
fairly said that during no other six
years in the history OF our country
have so many great problems been pre-
scented and solved.
NO man ever served a leader Who
was more uniformly considerable, more
kindly helpful, and more generously
appreciative. No subordinate was ever
more deeply grateful for the number
less friendly words and acts Of his sup
erior
"Pecuniary responsibilities Of sub
stantiaI nature rest upon me and MY
private affairs have long demanded at
tcntion. During the continuance of ac-
tual warfare did not feel at liberty
to weigh these personal considerations
in the balance against the public duties
with which was charged, BY Marun
4 Of the present year the department
of justice will have substantially
brought its war activities to close
and be working under normal condi-
lions. ! therefor ask that this rcsig-
nation take effec. on that date.
T. w. GreSory.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Learn to Lookout for Yourself.

Somebody has declared that when
people learn TO treat slight ailments
themselves, there will be much less
sickness. Most diseases have their
origin in some minor ailment, and
when that is properly treated the more
serious diseases may be avoided. This
is particularly true Of throat and lung
troubles. Take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and give every cold the atten-
ton 1t deserves and you will be able to
avoid some Of the most serious dis
cases that afflict mankind. This rem
edy has been in us for many years end
its value fully Observation-Disclosures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Chicago Produce.

Chicago Jan. IL.
Butter-Lower; creamery extras %
9W.
Eggs-Lower; receipts, 4lSS cases
at mark. cases included, jsa5Sh: or
binary tirsts 55d5s firsts ssh a 50,
Poultry-Alive, higher; fowls, 2Sn
IS; springs, "a,
Rork. cash-NominaL
Lard, cash-23.50.
Ribs. cash-24.25T $50.
Rye No. a-l.6s.
Barley-97m1O
Timothy--s.o0d 1850.
Clover-Nominal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
COUGHS AND COLDS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
DR.. Kings New Discoveryused
since Grant was President
Get a bottle today

It did it for your grandma, for yeuf
. father. For fifty years this we'll known
cough and cold remedy has kept an
evergrowing army Of friends. young
and old.
For half 4 century druggists every.
where have sold it. Put bottle in
your medicine cabinet. You may need
Il ia Z hurry. Sold by druggists
everywhere: 6Oc and $1.2O.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Harvard Graduate Enters S. U. J..

Special TO Times Republican.
Iowa City. Jan. l3.-The universe
ties Of the east could not furnish what
he sought so Frank y. Whitman a
graduate Of Harvard, today entered
the State University Of Iowa and took
up the study Of museum methods. Iowa
has the only training course In zoolog
ical museum methods in the country.
Graduates in museum work at the
university are now in charge OF muse
ums in Washington, Louisiana. New
York. Toronto. and even in Calcutta.
India.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Burlington.

Burlington.
Just a mistake and not done pur-
posely was the excuse given by T. ".
Holstein. grocer at 1910 Osborn street,
when he plead guilty to the charge OF
short weight made by State Food In
spector NJ. E. Flynn on complaint OF
Frank Wagner Mr.. Holstein appeared
before Justice Of Peace j. B. Tobin 5
court this morning and paid his nnc
OF IS and cost, remarkins when he.
turned over the cash, Rather an ex-
pensive pound Of lard" He was
charged with weighing in pasteboard.
carton with pound OF lard making the
lard weigh approximately an ounce and
one-half short.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
New York Produce.

New YORK, Jan. TO,
Rutter-Cnsctt!ed receipts. 900
tubs; creamery specials. ssl.h esis
creamery extras go sCore) ssh; extra
frsts, 65G6S; packing stock, current
make, No. >, IS.
Cheese-Firm: receipts. 1855 boxes
state and whole milk special, white or
colored, sig. average fancy, S6igH
37la.
Egrs-Wcak; receipts, 2,o2O cases;
fresh gathered selected extras, So;
extra firsts, 6id55; frsts, 62i2 a S.
Poultry-Alive, weak; chickens, 2td
2j: old roosters, %: fowls. S3d So;
dressed, quiet; fresh killed western
chickens 31a3S'. fowls, 24a IS; old
roosters. 24d25: broilers, 4odt2.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
,Iohnson Would Abandon Russia,

Washington. Jan. IA resolution
to record the senate as favorins with
drawal Of American troops from
Russia "as soon as practicable" was
introduced today by Senator Johnson.
Of California. with an assertion that
the United states government evident
~ had no Russian policy and was in
wiling disaster.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13
Wouldat Buy q Veil.

I knew An Old lady who wss .
tightwad. She was % stingy that
when her husband died she didn't
want to buy q black veil. So while
the minister was preaching she went
out Of the back door and took the
crepe OF Of the front door and fixed
II on her hat. When the undertaken
went to get the crepe no couldn't find
it-Chfcago Tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-13

were lost al sea and II 10 posslblc to
establish tho fact, the sAns csrtiocats
will be forwarded to the donor. At
tention Is called 70 the fact that the
majority of the articles will show evil
dence OF hard usage. but the added
historic interest that will be attached
VIII. 1t is believed. compensate the
owners who so periodically loaned
them for government service"