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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17
IOWA PRES COMMENT.

Burlington Hawk-Eye:: On the sur
face of things congress apparently
started on the extra session brimIul
Of enthusiasm to repeal the so called
luxury taxes, but upon squirting up
and down and across the pages of the
ledger discovered disheartenlng
deficit of national revenue to cover
the appalling expenditures. The JOB
is intricate and carries an excess
weight.
Perry Chief: The men who are try
ing so hard to buy farms, but can't get
anyone to sell, should remember that
thrift stamps are still on the market
and that there are no March l settle
ments" to be made after they once
get title to the property.
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald: The
United States senate is almost unant-
nous for Irish independence. 1t re-
stand about Philippine independence.
ireland, you see, belongs to Great
Britain.
Council Bluffs Noppareil: We have
occasionally million dollar rains In
Iowa. Then we have others that are
not worth so much
Cedar Rapids Gazette: In fighting
hard surfaced roads Jim Pierce must
hope to prevent the farmer from get
ting out of the mud and discovering
by contact with the outside world that
the Des Moines publisher isn't the far
nJer's savior.
Davenport Democrat: This week.
developments in the United States
senate simply emphasize what the
Democrat has been saying, that the
presidential campaign of 1920 is on.
and we may expect anything from the
opposition senators from this time
forward. The fight Is on, and it will
be fight to finish.
Spencer News-Herald: ]. NJ. Pierce
would have served his country better
Lad he printed few special editions
boosting for paved roads instead or
condemning them and the war work
0. the various patriotic organizations
in lowe who backed the boys up over
there.
Monticello Express: The drop In
the price OF cattle, more than cents
pound since last March, cuts off $50
from the value Of steer. This loss to
farmer does not appear to be bal
anced by any gain to the consumer.
The housewife has not seen much, II
any, difference In the cost of steaks.
and in the meantime the restaurants
have raised the price OF board. Who
is getting that $50?
Webster City Freeman-Journal: AS
President Wilson puts it, this nation
is no longer a nation of dollar wor-
shippers. The dollar is Of such little
value now, compared to land, that we
are becoming land worshipers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17
The Circumstances of the world are contin-

The circumstances of the world are contin
ually changing, and the opinions Of men
change also; and as government is for the hv-
ing, and not for the dead, it is the living only
that has any right in it. That which may be
thought right and found convenient in one
age may be thought wrong and found incon-
venient in another. In such cases, who is to
decide, the living or the eadi-Thomas
Paine.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17
who Wants to Think?

Rolfe Arrow: Never In the history
# the world has the william pursued
er" or him with the reckless aban-
on that he or she does in the movies.
7hat Is one thing that makes the
movie popular. If fellow stops to
use his brain. It spoils many OF the
movies, but who wants to use his
brain at a movie? 1t is something for
the eye only.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17
Civ Pets.

Everybody's Magazine: Tom, the
country 6-year-old, presenting himself
one day in even more than his usual
,c >. uust and disorder, was asked
= his mother If he would not like to
&C little city boy, and always be
rice and clean, in white suits and
hoes and stockings.
They're not children; they're
pets" he answered scornfully.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17
Mr. vlereck,s lmpus,ence.

Minneapolis Journal: Remember
George Sylvester viereck? He has
written book, WAS Theodore Roose-
velt Sincere or Was He a Hypocrite?"
When we have to go to George to find
cut about Rooseyelt's Americanism we
shall be in a bad way.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

ant salaries, and such a spendthrift orgy was
never known in our republic or any democracy
of earth. They will not begin retrenching until
they have to, and the only way by which they
can be driven to it is by cutting their appro-
priations down.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

The bolsheviki say that they will stop fight
ing if the Americans will feed them. No doubt
the l. W. W. would agree to that.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

with American mach,ne
a condition to prouus'
amount of paper.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

One of the uses of a special session of con-
gress is that it may probe the cost of living and
confirm the general suspicion that it is high
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

The doctrine upon which stand is strong because
important to peace and saey as
nation essential the Integrity OF our free nsu
lions and tranquil maintenance OF our distinctive FORM
government intended to apply to every stage
fe cannot become obsolete while our
republic If the balance OF power Justly cause
Jealous anxiety among the OF the old wod
and subject absolute nonnteerence, none the
observance Monroe doctrine OF vital con-
to our people their governmentGrover Cieve-
land.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

A paper mill situated at Morretes.
Brazil, has recently been equipped
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

So far the net result of the league of nations
campaign seems to have put Senator Hiram w
Johnson, of California, into active circulation
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17
PRAISE FOR COLONEL" HOUSE.

Colonel House is winning golden opinions
in Europe. The London Times praises his
practical craftsmanship, his conciliatory tenn
permanent and savoir faire'' 1t goes so far as
to say that during the absences from the confer
ence of our president and the British premier
the most good work was done, and attributes
this progress in large part to Colonel House
who never found difficulty in working with
his colleagues because he is selfless man with
no personal to grind That some of his
work was later repudiated and upset was not
his fault This appreciation of commits
sioner seems to be just and does not conflict
with any news of his activities the cables have
brought. No contentiousness has been reported
Of him. He has been suave and considerate and
"a sort Of diplomatic oil bag exuding courtesy
which has luled and pacihed the angry waves
It is gratifying to Americans that the London
Times, SO long, if not STILL the most Influential
newspaper in Europe, gives modest Texan
his due need of praise.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

Now that she is at last down to the point of
footing the bill, Germany discovers to her sor-
row that her chemists have not learned to make
synthetic money well as synthetic food.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17
CUT|CURA HEALS.
BABY'S Rash !
On Head and Face. Ternl
Cross. Kept Him Awake
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and he scratched so that II came

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ribly cross. and !, n
him awake. Finally "
hair became very thin
II sent for a sanpfs,l
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

If they have bonfire in Washington on
peace-signing night it also will be an oppor-
tunity that may never come again to get rid of
the surplus supply Of government public docu-
ments
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

Webster City Freeman-Journal: AS
President Wilson puts it, this nation
iS no longer nation of dollar wor-
shippers. The dollar is Of such little
value now, compared to land, that we
are becoming land worshipers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-17

Perry Chief: The men who are try
ing so hard to buy farms, but can't gel
anyone to sell, should remember thai
thrift stamps are still on the market
and that there are no March l settle
ments" to be made after they once
get title to the property.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
SPECIAL TO P0ST-lNTELLIGENCER SAYS MUCH CREDIT IS DUE JAMES
 JEFFERSON FOR WORK ON BILL

SEATTLE, July 26.-(P-Thanks to the efforts of James L. cPherso secretary of the Alaska Bureau of the Chamber ot Commerce. says special despatch from Wash ngon to the sIntellgencer today, it is confidently expected that the committee territories of the house of representatives will report favorab the providing for the immediate completion of the government railway The despatch states that McPerson is entitled the portion of the credit in the bill passes he has worked unceasingy during the past three days impress ing upon the committee the urgent need of this money Thoroy posted every fact pertaining the construction of the government project and having the ability place these facts plainly before the committee there is doubt but what Secretary McPherson made deep presso and favorable one when he appeared the hearings says the report
 The Washington correspondent of the Post-Inteligecer reports that Representative Johnson, of this state while heartily endorsing the arguments put forth by John I Me- Pherson in support of the bill also severely criticized the work of the Alaskan Engineering commission The con- gressman declared that he firmly believes the commission used extravagan constructing that portion of the road which has been built and it is his opinion large amount of the money expended has been wasted. The Washington representative not alone in his Icondemnaton of the Alaskan Engineering commission every other member of the house committee territories also expressed the belief that the time has for reorganization of the body controlling the construction of 1.-the government project
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28

military committee of the senate General Peyton March, chief of staff stated that the deoblizaton of the American forces ahead of its schedule General March inform ed the committee that the army the present time posed of 5OOOO0 and soldiers being discharged daily
 Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, appeared before the military committee and urged that legislation be passed authorizing officers corps of 18O0O men, to be part of the regular army He called attention the lack of officers when the with Germany broke out and told the commit that the past experience should lesson and gress should make it point that the future military force adequately equipped with officers, with large to be available in emergency.
 WASHINGTON, July 2o.-(P-From the time the armsce with the central powers signed to the present
 ate 3O2S4 soldiers have been discharged from the Amer army. Of this number 327 have been returned the United States from duties and others being brot back every week. The department officials say the demobzaon of the army proceeding far better than they ever hoped for
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
ALLIES WANTED
 PEACE IN 1917 AYERS GERMAN

BERLIN July 26-Q)-Addressing the national as sembly at Weinar today Matthias Erzberger head ot the German armstice co1nmsson declared that France and England made peace overtures to Germany in 1917.
 Erzberger stated these overtues made thru the Pope, who transmitted them to the imperial German gover ment but the kaiser and his advisers would listen to such proposals and informed the Pope that they rejected the over lures in every way At the time the overures were made rzberger said seemed practical certainty that Germany would emerge victorious from the and the two allied countries were then desiros of making the best terms possible
 WILSON TRIED STOP WAR
 To President Wilson, Matthias Erzberger gives credit for attempting two separate occasions to stop the war a tho his efforts of avail He impressed upon the ma ona assembly the fact that the continuation of the was caused solely by the mperastic ambitions of the military class who headed by the kaiser and his closest friends and advisers refused heed the peadngs of the American Pres dent At that time, says Erzberger, Germany could have quit the hosttes with at least sembance of national hon. and, it is certain much greater financial advantage
 'Discussing Germanys political history Erzberger stated that during the whole period Germany had military dc tatorshp and military masters who not allowing speak who did with their ideas. He cited the instances when public and statesme thrown in prison because they did not agree with the imperial view of the He declared that the nitarists of Germany during the time of hosttes repressed the voices of those who knew Germany in the wrong be- they did the people of the empire rise up and shatter their dreams of conquered world
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
SIX KILLED IN
 BIG EXPLOSION
BOILER OF NAVAL TENDER MEL
 VILE EXPLODES AND KILLS SIX SAILORS.

ABOARD THE NEW MEXICO, July 26.-P)-The sudden explosion of a boiler on the naval tender Mel. vile today resulted in the death of six sailors, who were employed in the engine room. The tender is at. tached to the new Pacific fleet and has been in the service for a num- ber of years. The explosion came en. tirely unexpectedly, giving the men no chance to make their escape from the engine rooms
 The Melville was the first large naval vessel to cross the Atlantic ocean after America entered the war After arriving at Queenstown. Ire land. the Melville became the flag ship of Admiral Sims. commander oi the American naval forces in Euro pean waters. When peace came. the vessel was returned to American wa ters and shortly afterwards detailed with the Pacific fleet.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
STEAMERS ARE
 BADLYDAMACED
TWO STEAMERS ARE LIMITING BACK TO PORT AFTER COL
 LIDING AT NIGHT

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26.-(P)- Two steamers, the Frank H. Buck and the Bradford, are now on their way back to this port. in a badly damaged condition as result of a collision which occurred last night The accident happened while the yes sells were some distance out at sea and wirelss reports say it is con- sidered miracle that neither of the boats were sunk.
 Immediately upon learning of the collision, 8 number of other ships started to the aid of the two dam aged vessels, but they were notified by wireless that the boats could pro- ceed into port under their own steam, altho at slow rate of speed It is believed no one was injured in the accident.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
COUNCIL IS REPORTED TO BE OF THE OPINION THAT ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND MEN ARE NECESSA. KY TO OCCUPY THE RHINE MILITARY OCCUPATION OF
 SlLEslA IS CONSIDERED PEACE CONFEREES DISCUSS THE ADNISABILITY OF THE PLACING OF TROOPS IN SILESlA DURING TIaE PLEBISCITE WHICH IS TO BE CONDUCTED THERE.
BE CONDUCTED THERE.

PARIS, July 26.-(P)-lt is not the intention of the supreme council to withdraw all troops from the left bank of the Rhine, according to re- ports circulated here this evening However, the present military force occupying this portion of Germany will be greatly reduced.
 It is said the council believes that 10000 men will be necessary for the occupation of that territory until such time as all the troops are withdrawn by the allies. Practically all the problems discussed today by the su preme council were of military na- tLre and serious consideration was given to the question of occupation of the Rhine area.
 After disposing of other matters, the council took up the discussion of allied troops occupying Silesia dur ing the plebiscite which is to be held there It is the opinion of many that the presence of allied soldiers will tend to avert any disorders which might arise during the voting Neither the military questions of the Rhine or Silesia have been definitely settled by the council yet.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28

WASHINGTON, July 26.-P)-In view of the recent trouble arising be- tween the United States and Mexico, especially those difficulties involving the bandits in the Rio Grande coun- try, the federal government is re- doubling it's efforts to prevent the smuggling of arms and ammunition to any Mexican troops, other than those of the Carranza government.
 Under proclamation issued by President Wilson on the twelfth of this month, federal control of all munitiOn shipments from the United States to the individual Mexican states is restored. The new regula. tiOns permit munitions to be export CT to Mexico only when they are destined for the use of the Carranza government and it must be conclu sively proven that they will not be turned over to the revolutionary forces.
 With the restoration of this control over the shipments of arms and am munition, it is expected many un scrupulous persons along the border will endeavor to earn, a livelihood by smuggling munitions to the rebel forces. The force of federal agents operating in the border states, has been laregly increased and warnings have been sent to all state authori ties to keep particularly close watch on all travel across the border
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
PLANE LEAVES FOR CLEVELAND
ARMY BOMBING PLANE LEAVES ON SECOND LEG OF FLIGHT
 AROUND COUNTRY.

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 26.-R)- The army bombing plane, carrying a crew of five men and under the com mand of Aviator HartZ, left here this morning for Cleveland, Ohio, expect ing to cover, today, distance of 660 miles.
 This plane is making a flight around the rim of the country and from Cleveland will proceed west ward until it reaches the Pacific coast. The aviators plan on making stop at Seattle and probably San Francisco. The first leg of the eight thousand mile journey was between Washington, D. C., and this city and was negotiated without any trouble.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
MARINE STRIKE
 COMES TO END
OILERS AND ENGINE ROOM WORK FRS RETURN TO WORK AZ
 TER 3 WEEKS STRIKE

NEW YORK, July 26.- R The shippers of the Atlantic coast are greatly pleased over the settlement of the marine strike which was ef- fected today. Forty thousand sailors, consisting mostly of oilers and en- zine room men, returned to their la bors today.
 This strike tied up practically all the Atlantic coast shipping for the past three weeks. Hundreds of ves- sells have been held in various ports along this coast awaiting a settle. ment of the strike. At one time, the shipping board threatened to man the ships with crews from the navy but this threat was never carried out. Thousands of tons of merchandise, which has been lying on the differ. ent docks for several days. will now be placed on board the ships and soon be enroute to other ports.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
DES|RE ES OCCUPATION BY
 YANKEE TROOPS

WASHINGTON, July 2o-(H9--In an address de- vered before the house of representatives this afternoon Congressman Hudspeth democrat of Texas advocated the immediate military occupation of Mexico. He declared that this is the only way which the international trouble can be satisfactorily settled and the quicker it done the better will be both for America and the neighboring republic
 Representative Hudspet urged, in his speech that the administration withdraw, at once its official recognition of the Carranza government stating that he did believe this government any better than any of the other admnsra- tons established in that country in years He says that he has the slightest faith in the present Mexican government and certain that much of the trouble now oc curing is caused by the fact that Carranza imposes upon the good nature of the American officials
 The Texan vehemeny declared that the proper cour., tor the American government to pursue troops In Mexico until stable has been established, m that country and they should be withdrawn until the United States is thoro satisfied Mexico will be on her 200 behavior
 BOY KIDNAPPED BY BANDITS
 WASHINGTON, July 2o-(P)-The state department IS o1claly informed today that Phillip Thompson the four teen year old son Ot American ranCer residing near the Mexican border, has been kidnapped and being held for ransom of fifteen thousand pesos.
 It is claimed that these bandits are part of the re- gently deobzed Vilsa army and several bands of ther are prowng along the border only awaiting an opor uny to enrich themselves the expense of American ranc ers As the information of the kidnapping was co- veyed to the state department urgent representations wc despatched to the Carranza government
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28

statement of the two aviatOrs, whose dismissal by the pOstOffice depart ment led to the strike.
 Yesterday morning the pOstoffice officials discharged six aviators, who fly over the New York Cleveland and New York-Chicago routes, because they refused to take to the air until the two flyers, who were dismissed Tuesday, were returned to the ser. vice. Today the department rein. stated these six men. altho no ac. tion was taken in the first dismis. sals. During the trouble. the avia. tors made serious charges against the department for furnishing machines inadequately equipped and dangerous to use.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-07-28
FLYERS RETURN UNEMPLOYMENT
STRIKE OF AERIAL MAIL CAR
 RIERS IS SETTLED--FLYERS NOT REINSTATED.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-(P)-The first strike of aviators in the history of the world came to an end today when the aerial mail carriers signi- fled their willingness to resume their routes. This settlement or tne trou- ble was effected without the rein-