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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
Foot Ball Rules Changes.

When the rules committee, representing
the larger educational Institutions of the
country, meets in New York It will not
lack for suggestions looking to the modi-
fication of the foot ball playing rules to
prevent accidents on the field. In general
the broad proposition is to forbid tackling,
inasmuch as most of the casualties re-
suit from the impact of bodies under
Roadway. To this end positive prohibit
ton of tackling in any form by the use
Of the arms is suggested. This would
develop the kicking feature of the game,
especially If, as proposed, a rule is
adopted prohibiting the carrying of the
ball in the hands or arms. 1t il permits
sible in the English game to catch the
ball In the hands, and then for the player
to settle back a certain distance for
drop kick. In this sort Of game there
are no mass plays and no fierce bucking
of the line with the formation of flying
wedges and other dense bodies to force
the ball forward.
Another suggestion has been advanced
that in order to encourage more kicking
and to discourage running the rules
should change the scoring of points to
give a higher value than at present to
goals kicked from the field. At present
a touchdown scores ., and goal kicked
from the touchdown 1 more, while goal
from the field scores only 3, whereas in
the judgment Of many players the latter
is the more difficult play and more de-
serving of reward in the score. No sys-
tenn of scoring however, will remedy the
evil of mass plays and tackling on the
run unless those features of the game are
positively prohibited under penalty. In
the present state of the game the impulse
to drive the ball through the line regard
less of obstacles is too strong to be over
come by any prospect of superior points
to be gained through the adoption of
kicking tactics.
The country is looking to the rules COM
mittee for a practical reform, and will
not be content with compromises that
retain the present dangerous features of
the game, however modified. Foot ball
can be played without involving peril to
human life, and If those who are at pres
ent in the position of decision in the
premises cannot bring themselves to re-
linquish the traditional but deadly fea-
lures of the sport they do SO at the risk
Of finding the game placed absolutely
under the ban of public opinion if not of
the law itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
Vice President Aldrich.

Internationally, Mr.. Bryan has mace
humorous suggestion. He would have the
republicans nominate Mr.. Aldrich for Vice
President in 1912. and invite an expression
of sentiment on the subject OF fixing
still more firmly Aldrich rule on the
Senate.
The peerless leader mods. Whatever
rule Mr.. Aldrich now exercises in the
Senate would cease the moment he TOOK
the presiding officers chair. AS a men,
Der of the Senate. with nearly thirty
years of service to his credit, and recos-
nized authority on leading subjects OF
legislation, he yields considerable inf1u-
ence. Weight attaches to the words ana
votes of the chairman of the finance COM
mittee.
But in the Vice Presidents place Mr..
Aldrich would have neither voice, nor
vote. nor influence on legislation. He
might be, and probably would be, con-
suited by personal friends among senators
seeking information about measures, but
the power of initiation, of argument IN
the open in his own name. Of forming
combinations for party ends, would no
longer be his. AS presiding officer OF the
Senate he would administer the rules or
debate, break ties when they occurred
and leisurely survey mankind from
China to Peru" The job would be easy,
but not at all to Mr.. Aldrich's liking.
Mr. Bryan should lace his fingers over
his head and wake up. In a current
monthly magazine Senator Beverage Of
fers some observations on the subject
of the vice presidency, new in the way of
a remedy for the powerlessness of the
office He would invest the presiding
officer of the Senate with duties bringing
him into real touch with the business
of the body He would give the Vice
President more to do, and the means
wherewith to do it. He would make the
so-called second officer under the gov
eminent less like coach's fifth wheel,
and more an aid to the vehicles progress.
But the Indiana senator's proposition
is not likely OF adoption, and the vice
presidency. for the term beginning March
4, 1913, will be as 1t now is. Mr.. AL
drich in the Office would possess no power
at all over the Senate's business The
power he now exercises would have de-
parted. The boss as described and ana
thematized by Mr.. Bryan and the re-
publican insurgents would sit harmless
and impotent in chair which would but
advertise his new estate.
In effect therefore, Mr.. Bryan would
relieve the republicans of one of the
bosses he has used in his target practice
for years. Senator Aldrich has at times
been godsend to him. But Vice Presi-
dent Aldrich would serve him no purpose
whatever
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
VARIOUS VERSES
ON TIMELY TOPICS
The BARD.

The wind blows chill. the sky is gray above:
Athwart the window pane the raindrop patters.
Dreary the day-yet would sing of love
And kindred matters.
For sure tits easy for a bard 70 sing
When vioets bloom and robins not dumb
What?
But he who pipes. FIVE months removed from
spring,
Is going somewhat.
Blow. then. We blasts. Shut from the storms
apart.
We dream OF summer. and with love
hearts ache
What care we poets1 We 60 in for art
Purely for arts sake.
Hail lyric love. half angel and half bird.
Through changing seasons. ever green thy
myrtle.
Last Of thy rscei (For hybrids have heard.
Are quite unfertilel
Hail. anyhow. For when all tales are told.
The grinding bard can turn his various loves
As I do. who. because this room IL cold.
Write this with gloves on.
Cleveland Leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
Statesmen, Not Entertainers, Now.

They are all i'm town now-republicans.
insurgents and democrats-and if they
mean it they should say it to one an
Others faces. Maybe they do not mean all
of it Maybe they have not said all of it.
Maybe they have been misquoted here
and there, with words put into their
mouths. Maybe they have at times
spoken in heat and passion, and have to-
day something In modified form in their
minds.
The present situation has grown some
what out of chautauaHa lectures and
newspaper interviews. Tart things were
said at the special session, but tarter
have since been said. Men have been
read out of and into parties. and per-
sonal records torn to shreds. At least
the public has been so advised
Chautauqua conditions. it is common
knowledge. demand. especially of poll
ticians, hot stuff. The audience gathers
to be entertained. Heavy thought is I'M
welcome at that time Of the year. bit
of clever fooling. or a burst Of declama-
ton. or a string of diverting yarns. or
touch of invective, catches the crowd.
And so the politicians who have been on
the platform at any time since Congress
adjourned have often spoken in pas
sionate way for entertainments sake.
Sharing in gate money and DESTROYS that
the people should get the worth of their
money. they have drawn both the long
bow and the sharp tongue.
\ politician caught on the wing In
small town and held up for an Interview
is a helpless and often a good-natured
person. Il don't know a thing" he says
to the reporter. But I must have
story the reporter says to him. well.
what? Fire away" So they talk, and.
in separating. the politician, with warn
ing finger. admonishes: Nov, not too
strong. Be careful The reporter, who
has few chances at celebrities, makes the
interview readable. He intends no injus-
tice to anybody. But if the politician IS
a man of emphasis. a few damns-though
not one may have been uttered-are
sprinkIed in for seasoning. They are GER
tain to go And maybe the talk Is
drawn out at greater length than the
subjects warrant. and maybe the reporter
is not as familiar with national issues as
he might be.
But the chautauqua season is over.
THE lights are out. and gone are all the
guests
That thronsing came. with merriment and
jests.''
Eager, but unskilled. newspaper reporters
are at distance. The statesmen are now
close neighbors for season in the CAPT.
tai of their beloved country, and the
eyes of the country are upon them. What
shall the harvest be. The entertainer
must give way to the legislator, and he
should be in calm and considerate frame
of mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
ALABAMA'S VERDICT.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Alabama defeated the prohibition amend
ment by over 5000. but large majority
of the people of the state favor temper
ance.
From the Memphis News cimitar.
Alabama decided very positively that as
she had 50 much prohibition on her stat
ute books she would leave it entirely out
Of her constitution.
From the Detroit Journal.
BY majority of 10000 the state of
Alabama decides that she'd rather be
additionally hospitable than virtuously
dry"
From the Indianapolis Star
The beauty Of the Alabama election is
that 1t affords such comfort and gratifica-
ton to the able logicians on both sides
Of the question.
From the Milwaukee Journal
According to the returns. Alabama will
experience long wet spell.
From the st. Louis Post Dispatch.
How did the vets celebrate their victory
in Alabama?
From the Brooklyn Standard Mon
1t is contrary to an Alabama mans law
to take drink. but not TO his constitu-
ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
SUSPICIOUS.

OF course, I'm only five years old
An amt supposed to know much YET.
I must believe the things I'm told.
An take the answers that / get.
thought that Easter eggs were laid
BY rabbits. but l now suspect
NV folks a big mistake have made
And that's a statement incorrect.
I'm CROWN up TO q man,
I'm learrin' new things every day.
I'm askin' questions when I can
An listenfn' t. what folks say.
NY ears an eyes are open wide.
But l amt tellin' all know;
I once was easy satisfied,
But that was very long ago.
/ amt quite positive right now
That what I'm thinkin' IL Jus right.
But this I'm sure Of, anyhow,
My Paw an Nav act strange at night;
An they don't talk the way they did
At suppertime. an wink an smile.
Paw says: Remember. there's the KID:
I'll tell you in a little while"
1 think I've tumbled to the game,
But am lynn mighty low.
An I am actin JUS the same
As I did when didn't know
I'm bein' good an sittin' still,
Coz there are toys want to get,
But until Christmas day will
Keep track Of Paw an Nav, you bet.
Detroit Free Prea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
The HOUSE OF LORDS.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
The problem confronting the house of
lords is to avoid proving itself a house of
cards.
From the Syracuse Post-Standard
1t is hard escaping the conclusion that
the British lords are taking shelter under
an extraordinarily fateful sand bank
From the Newark Star.
What the lords did to the budget was
a plenty, and it is understood that what is
coming to them will be in equal profu-
sion.
From the Columbia State.
Maybe the English house of lords will
not be quite so lordly after it has got the
returns.
From the Columbus Evening Dispatch
The British budget does not seem to
agree with the lords. But neither, prob
ably. will the people at the coming cleo
tons.
From the Columbus Ohio State Journal.
We shall never be able to regard these
incidents in the house of lords as of any
great moment until 1t is shown that the
spontaneous applause lasted for 1914 min
fsAAA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
A 1RIFLE CAUSTIC.

Two kinds of fools the river haunt
Performing stunts aquatic;
And nothing ever seems to daunt
These gentlemen cratic.
Two kinds OF fools take damsels out
Despite the pleas OF mother:
And one kind seems to be about
As foolish as the other.
Two kinds Of fools We see ahoat
Before the season closes:
One is the kind that rocks the boat.
The other kind proposes.
philadelphia Bulletin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
The Supnly Bills.

This proposition cannot be successfully
challenged: The appropriations of the
government should not exceed its
revenues. The majority in Congress WILL
1t Is stated, cut out its work by this
rule. If it does that feature of the ses-
sion's record will make excellent cam
paign material in the contests for the
new House. No skimping, no denying. In
the matter of worthy objects of govern
ment support. but businesslike economy
in all things. The new tariff law starts
well, and may yield literally, but full
Golfers afford no excuse for waste
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
WHERE The HAMMOCK HUNG

1t Is bare and sort Of lonely
Where the hammock used to hang.
She il gone-the one and only
Where the hammock used to hang:
There sang to her in summer,
1 was just a clothing drummer.
She was the daughter OF a plumber.
Where the hammock used to hang.
All my thoughts return sad hearted
Where the hammock used TO hang.
And the autumn sees us parted,
Where the hammock used to hang.
And my heart grows dumb then dumbef
For she up and wed hummer
She-the daughter of a plumber
Where the hammock used to hang.
st. Louis Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
An Effort to Console.

Yes" said Mrs. Flummerton, my an
cestors were among the countrys first
settlers
We'll" answered Mrs Cumrox, consol-
ine!y 1.-The social and educational facili-
ties in those days must have been rather
crude but don't believe in heredity.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

There may be an argument for a suf
fragette system Of government in the fact
that steel corset springs We're used by
sugar importers to falsify scales. Such
devices would naturally escape the I'M
informed vigilance of mere men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

1t is sometimes pretty hard for a Cen
trail American leader to put up a BLUM
that will inspire respect among his fol-
lowing without getting a disastrous call.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

]. Pierpont Morgan, though not as
avowedly active in finance as before, al
ways has the spare change to buy any
business concern that happens to strike
his fancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
WHAT SAY7

As cold weather approaches
Ger valley and hill
That pole controversy
Just gives US a chill.
Why can't they postpone II
Till weather comes hot?
Next July or August
'Twould help out lot.
Boston Herald
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

THE handwriting on the WALL has been
SO frequently displayed to Uncle Joe Can
non that he must feel like an expert in
chirography.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

If ]. ]. Hill can persuade the public
to economize in thesuse of various ar
ticles, it will help some in easing the
strain on railway-carrying capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
A National Resource.

Although in forestry you find
You're not an expert, you'll agree
That we should all be Of one mind
In keeping up the Christmas tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

AS a conservative publication the Con-
gressional Record cannot be expected to
fall Immediately into line with the de-
mand for decorative covers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

Fashion authorities say that lissome-
ness will be the proper thing. This is
the first time fashion and economy have
shown a disposition to cooperate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

1t is now alleged that as furniture
litter Miss Palladino does not compare
with the man who comes around If the
installments are not paid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

Their reluctance to sign those papers
would indicate that Jeffries and Johnson
are rehearsing for melodrama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

As usual, the quietude or Congress be-
fore the holiday recess Will be alluded
to as the calm that precedes the Storm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

1t is estimated that the smoke nuisance
costs the country $JOO.0OOCOO a year
And this estimate does not count ciga-
Rs&les.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

The present theory is that leprosy is
more or less a matter of geography.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
A Frequent Source of Resentment.

A Frequent Source OF Resentment.
much?"
Il haven't the faintest idea answered
the student of human nature. "Proba-
bly, he has played me some underhand
trick that l don't know anything about >
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
Susceptible.

so you believe in hypnotism?"
Yes answered Miss Cayenne. Even
some of the articles l read aboit it put
me to sleep"
sometimes" said Uncle Eben, de
lazies man has to git mighty Industrious
huntin' around fob excuses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

Great excitement was caused in Wash
inGtOn half century ago by al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
RUSSIAN SITUATION IS IMPROVING

govina was an excessive emotion. There
are thirty years. he said. that Russia
has understood that the slavs OF the
south were Incorporated into the zone of
Austro- Hungarian influence. Negotia-
tons were commenced in the spring OF
1876 at Reichstadt. Col. Barensow had
established in his work. Souvenir of the
Past" that the ambassador of Russia at
Vienna. NJ. Novikow. said December 16
1876: 1T is to be hoped that Austria will
place her hand on Bosnia Herzegovina.
and Gen. Kouropatkn. quoting this re-
mark adds: Austria Hungary has re-
ceived from the congress at Berlin the
European mandate to occupy militarily
and to administer Bosnia Herzegovina
Prince Gortchakow said. apropos. that
Russia was not interested in the matter.
Why, then, have us make SO much noise
about it in 1882
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19

Roll up the IRE and keep com
Portable shese days, No doubt yonr
fuss are all Highland sou throw
your ashes IN a safe piace-but II sou
smoker use a candie-or burn coal
oll-or have gasoline in the hoase-
or any one Of q thousand things yoi
are liable 10 have a fre-and the only
ray 10 be held free from Joss by such
a calamity IS to insure-Of course
sou viii always pztFonize home as
long Is You ran do as well or better
than going abroad. hence The Stand.
ard Fire Insurance Co. of KeokuE is
at your servirs. and has been for six
Years and VIII be for sixty years in
the future. 5adging bg the big business
they are doing At the present time
People OF KeoEua are loyal to home
and mutual interests and have recent
Is awoss TO ths fact that the Standa.
Is making 2 great successaRd cnnse-
q1ensiy are glad 70 contribute their
patronage % the fall ability OF the
Standards line Of insurance.
F. C. Overtnn. pres. Henri SsricE
le-. vice pres: N. 3 King, secy.; "
J. Steckei, treas
Diree.ossF C. Ovarton. II C
( Howell. J. r Wilson. ". J. Ssecksg
z G Peterson. -.enry Stricsle-.
City Solicitor ~. Klein.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
We hare with Ia for the Winter
HENRY KICKER
THE
Only Foot Specialist
IN tire sszt.

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E1Eu~n Nzzs czrs5 wstoat pzn it
eo1t E=aHe tas fssS sor-eures them.
III cz-a III rrpzhzas al tie FEET.
tssT7.ssz reference fruzn zooa reliable peo-
PIE Il EsekEz tazt have cured.
Bel z1o7s 2R Eo- private houze
o=-. ne-rs: 70 = N. tinsu
s--1zys- r.. tin ? :, N.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Foulkes & sons are dosing out
their large lire Ct pictures and nosel-
ties Il cost. It viii be 10 your adj
vantaze 70 call and see their beauri-
ful line wtfeh IS complete and vii
make suitable Christmas presents
Yoa had BETTER come early. bargains
await ycu. S24 Main street
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
UNITARIAN LADIES' COOK BOOK
SALE

The Tri-Stzte Cook Books VIII be
on sale At the Unitarian church mar
lcrs all day Tuesday. Though disav-
POINTED in not having them at their
recent Christmas bazaar they win be
on sale Tuesday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
NOTICE. To parn Nc

Weems' laundry did not bur, AZ
Eas reported II was the dry clean
ing department Theodore Green.
siaRgh will continue 10 care for All
his customers AL Laundry work r..
De called for Monday as usual.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS.

II -FOUR gas service IS not satisfac-
tory please notify the Gas COMPANY
and prompt attention viii be given.
Keokuk Gas and Electric Co
st
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19

head The Daily Gass CITY. ia
cents per week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
REcK.s GROCER,

Hare an elegant new line OF choice
groceries, new canned California fruits
and vegetables Your order placed
with Is will be given special atten-
tion for the holidays sla Main. both
phones.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
FUNERAL NOTICE

MATHEYE-FFu1ersI serYicss for
re lzse Benjamin Mayhe1 XIII b
ned mis- Sunday afternoon al me
WALLER chnreh a. O'Clock. Friends
Of the family invited 10 ATTEND TIE
services Burial private.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
NOTICE.

Postponed meeting Of keokrik
Trades and Labor Assembly this
Sunday morning az Schoutsnss han.
Il q 81 O'Clock John B Lennon gen
erzI Seeretary Of the JouTneyulen
Taiiors, TTnin1 OF America. wiIi speak
TIE public is invited 10 attend
CURTIS c. EOEPF
Ss-cretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
MaRn sRnrAsns

Are headquarters for the kind oil
cigars men ike 20 smoke put IN 10
> and 81 in boxes A suitable Christ.
mas gift for him
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
I atlsFesHElwER,s GROCERY

L. HEADQUARTERS OF hriEtnzss poultry
81 all kinds homemade mInce meat
cranberrfes. celery. fruits. candies.
uuts and choice groceries Place
your order early. we deliver promptly
SIT Main street both telephones.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
FUNERAL NOTICE.

FGRTNEY funeral services
to- The late Mrs ?. j. Furtney xIII
y he'd tais afternoon ~ eco o'clocE
re residence 81 FrsEkliu street.
Z Eleh1s invited burial private.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO thank cur neighbor
friends and the 4 H 7. As for their
kindness and sympathy during our "a.
cent bereavement.
The Daughters Of Henvy Wenda
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-19
SPECIAL NOTICE

Don't forget that We are making
cheap prices On c2zdy AZ our store.
Dudgs bakery. SIG Main street
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-07-20

Grand military drill, Pavilion,
July 20. 7-f7~at
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1909-07-20
ROYAL Arch
Will INSTITUTE
LODGE HERE

At meeting held Sunday even
ing in the office of Attorney P. E.
Keller of this city, the matter of
establishing lodge of Royal Arch
Masons came up for consideration.
1t was finally concluded to establish
that branch of Masonry in Tonopah
The Goldfield lodge was anxious that
Tonopah cooperate with it, arguing
that it would make a stronger
organization if both towns affiliated.
However, as before stated, the Ton
opah Masons decided that they had
enough financial backing as well as
enough prospective members to in
sure a healthy organization in this
city. At the present time there are
a number of members of the Royal
Arch here. 1t is their intention to
send for their demit for the purpose
of transferring to and becoming
members of the Tonopah lodge.