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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
BRIGHT LITTLE
LIFE IS GONE
mona. Jerome Mecrath, Jr, Passed
Away Sunday, After Weeks
illness From Spinal
Meningitis.
OF SUNNY DISPOSITION
In Home Of Love, in Sc DOL and II
Church Where he Filled Nobly
His Part, He viii
be Missed.

The hundreds Of friends of MI. and
Mrs. Thomas ]. McGrath are sorrow
ing with them and their family today,
Thomas Jerome, the little nine year
old son and brother, having died
Sunday noon at half past twelve.
after a weeks illness from spinal
meningitis. The death of the child
comes as a sad blow to the McGrath
family, he being the youngest mem.
Der. The best medical aid that could
be obtained was employed in an eff
fort to save the life of the young son
but efforts were unavailing in restor.
ing him to health and the disease OF
the spine which attacks suddenly and
swiftly in the majority of cases, cul-
minated in death.
Thomas Jerome McGrath, Jr.. was
born in KeOkuk, June 10. 1901. AT
the time of death the little fellow was
nine years and six months old, and
at that age when the brightness of
child fills a loving home with sun
shine and perpetual Joy that cannot
be replaced.
Universally a favorite and happy
companion among his little school
chums, Thomas will be missed in his
outdoor social life as well as in the
home, where the grief-stricken rela-
tives are the recipients of words of
coincidence in their hour of sadness.
Thomas McGratn was member of
st. Francis de Sales church and the
spirit of love which he manifested in
his duties as a true little christian
and friend were beautiful attributes to
brave spirited and noble little
character, which will never be for
gotten by those who knew and adored
him. In his classes, he was among
those who strove to attain first place
and instructors and scholars alike
were happy in his acquaintance.
Those who survive beside the pa
rents, MT and Mrs. T. j. McGrath,
are three brothers: Raymond D.,
Eugene and Joseph. Raymond Nc
Grath, the oldest brother, arrived
home this morning from Wisconsin,
where he has been attending college.
The grandparents Of the deceased,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Limback, OF
Dyersville, Iowa, were called here by
the death Of their grandson.
Funeral services will be held at 8
o'clock tomorrow morning at st.
Francis de Sales Catholic church. Six
little friends of the decedent will act
as body bearers: John Tanning, Jas.
Hollinggworth. Gerard Higgins, Alois
Weber, Glenn Conner and Ralph
Kirch
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
CRY NEWS.

The store of the Christmas spirit
-Ewers, Mccarthy Co.
Owing to the water power dam
construction on this side of the river
there is much uncertainty among ice
cutters at the present time. as to what
they shall do regarding the seasons
cut. Options have been exercised on
practically every piece O. property on
which ice houses along the canal
and river are standing and it may be
that the new owners, the Water Pow
Ell Company. will want them for other
purposes this winter AT the present
thickness. a harder freeze would
have to be awaited if it were possible
to cut good ice here this winter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
SAUSAGE MAKING IS ANCIENT
Industry Dates Back to the Tenth Cen
fury and Was Formerly consd-
cred Queens Recreation.

Hail to the sausage, exclaims the
of combination of pork, spices and
meat chopper is now celebrating its
one thousandth birthday. And in Aus
tria and Germesy happy folks are
singing:
We're happy and contented when wine
and music flow.
For sausage was invented a thousand
years ago.
1t was in the tenth century that the
tasty pork sausage was given TO a de-
serving humanity, and it was not I'M
til 600 years later that Germany be-
gan introducing spices into the sau-
sage. which Immediately gave the
product Of that country a worldwide
reputation that time can never erase.
A few years ago a sausage exhibit
ton was held in Switzerland and over
LOO varieties of sausages were on
view-more than half coming from
Germany.
Making sausages was in the good
old days of long ago a queens recrea-
ton. A wifes ability to make good
sausages counted for more than
wealth and beauty combined.
To appreciate sausages one must
have been born and reared back on
the farm" where dad was getting the
winters meat ready on "butchering"
day-such day Of days to the bare
footed boy" on the farm.
No, you can't get those sausages at
the corner butcher shop. There is only
one place where you can get them,
and that Is back on the farm"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
BERTH CHARGES
HAVE BEEN LOWERED
People Can Ride at Night on toe Cars
and Save Part CT Their
Money.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The in
terstate commerce commission issued
an order today reducing the charges
for Pullman sleeping car upper berths
TO SO per cent OF the lower berths.
This means the saving OF over NIL
lion dollars to the travelling public.
The interstate commerce commits
sion also gave tentative approval y
new schedule of rates reducing the
rates OF lower bcrths.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
Lee is Appointed.

DIES MONIES, Dec. 19.-Nelson j.
Lee Of Baskerville is TO be the next
special counsel to the attorney general
of Iowa. His appointment to the po-
sition was announced yesterday by
George Cosson. attorney general-elect
and now special counsel to Attorney
General Byers. Mr.. Lee assumes his
new duties Jan, s. 1911, when the adj
ministration of MIR. Crosson begins.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19

America and England and her colo
MES are the only countries IN the
world which have the Jury system In
the sense 1t is understood here. 1t Is
true, however. that throughout Europe
so-called iuries are employed in the
trial of certain cases. but their func-
tons are limited and perfunctory in
character. their determinations being
dictated by the presiding judge OF the
court. 1t is their duty merely to hear
the evidence and render the verdict
prescribed by the court.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
Equality.

'Lor. bless you, sir!" said an old
cabby. them as forks about Inequality
don't know nothink about II! s'pose
we was all equal at this here mint;
why. we shed be fist like old Rhodes's
cows--a grazing; We shed all on us
get . good feed. and Jest as we'd done
some precious thief or other would
quietly drop in and milk us.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
To church on Traction Engine.

TO CHURCH on ITdc1Iuh ETTS''e'
Jim Nixon went to church last Sun
day on his steam threshing traction
engine. Jim said he had got good
and derned tired Of taking to the
ditch with his horse and wagon ev-
ery time he met one OF those dod-
blasted automobiles. and thought he
would ride down the road In rig
they couldn't iar.--Hedge Corners
(Mass.) Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
EXPLOSION at Tunnel.

JERSEY CITY, Dec. 19.-An ex
plosion put the Hudson & Manhatten
operating the tunnel between here and
New York, out of business this morn
ing and the passengers were herded
on the ferry boats.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
AIdrich Has Quit.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Dec 1e.--sen-
ator Aldrich has declared positively
that he will not consent to any effort
TO nominate him as senator in case
of deadlock. mo. no." said he. !
cannot do that. ! am GO years old"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19

Any skin itching is temper-tester.
The more you scratch the worse H.
itches. Doan's Ointment cures piles,
eczema-any skin itching. At all
drug stores.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
our DUTY.

II is the duty oftentimes to DO what
.hou wouldst not; thy duty, too to
cave undone what thou wouidst do
Thomas attempts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
Why She Sues.

In Pittsburg a woman is suing for
divorce because her husband has not
had bath for six months. Pittsburg
is particularly bad place in which
to 20 unbathed for so long.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19

Reason Help In Trouble.
We ought to call in reason, like d
good physician, as help in misfor
-Epictetus.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
For the family

The whole family will enjoy the
pure and wholesome coffee prepared
in nine minutes by the handsome
electric percolator.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
Bad BLOOD

Before began using cascarets I had
bad complexion, pimples on my face,
and my food was not digested as it should
have been. Now am entirely we'll, and
the pimples have all disappeared from my
face. / can truthfully say that Cascarets
are just as advertised; have taken only
two boxes of them"
Clarence R. Griffin, Sheridan, Ind.
Pleasant. Paiatable. Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Slcken, Weaken Gripe.
10c. 25c, Soc. Never sold In bulk The genu-
Inc tablet stamped & &C. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back. 927
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
For General Use

With the electric disk stove YOU
can boil, fry or stew anything in the
kitchen, dining room or buffers pan
try any time by simply turning the
switch.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm,
. quietly absorbed,

"a QUICKLY absorbed.
Gives Relief a Ones.
# cleanses, soothes.
heals and protects
the diseased mem.
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away a Cold In tho
Head quickly. Re.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
Electric Heating and Cook
For the College Girl

The girl in college--or out will hni
the electric chatting dish invaluable
as an everready adjunct to mpromptu
luncheons, Spreads" and the like.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
For the Toastnistress

Anyone who enjoys serving whole
some and delicious toast, will never
part with the Radiant Toaster. Ask
anyone who uses one.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
cATARRH

Taste and smcll. Full size so cts, at Drug.
Eists or by mail In liquid form, rs cents.
Ely Brothers. Sc Warren Stree. Nav Yora.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-12-19
For "Hin, =

Give him an electric shaving
cup or cigar lighter--there are very
few men who won't use both daily.
He'll be openly pleased TO receive
something different
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21
Census Application Forms

The Census Supervisor has re-
ceived from the Census Bureau a
supply Of blank applications for
persons applying for positions as
census enumeratora. These will be
forwarded to his list of applicants
as soon as possible.
The application properly filled
out must be returned to the Super
visor not later than January 81, the
Census Director having extended
the time for filing from january
rs, which was the date first set for
closing the consideration of appli-
cations. The "testn will occur
February 5, as previously announc-
ed.
The instructions printed on the
application form state that adefi-
mite answer is required to each OF
the questions, which are:
"Are yoaa citizen Of the United
States? II n~aturalized citizen, when
and where were you naturasizedf
u0f what State or Territory are
You a legal resident. How long
have you been a legal resident
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21
The Cost of Living

The increased cost Of living is a
fact of which every n is con-
scious, and no subject is better
worth scientific study than the
economic and social conditions
that are expressed in the advanced
scale iof prices. When we speak
OF the cost of living We include,
Of course, in a general way, not
only the cost OF a bare sustenance
but fall that the average man or
woman recognizes as necessary to
a comfortable existence.
In this broad view it is imposs-
ible not to recognize that while the
cost OF living has advanced, SO al
so has the standard Of living great
ly advanced in this generation. The
very poor are still very poor, and
the very rich have become inordi-
nately rich, but the great mass Of
our people un4uestionably are bet-
ter housed, better fed, better cloth
ed, better INSTRUCTED and have all
kinds Iof facilities within their
reach OF which the rich in a form
|er generation knew nothing.
We cannot have these things with
out paying for them, and In esti-
mating the increased cost OF living
1t ia essential to keep in mind the
increased range which Is covered
by the word. Conditions with
which our fathers were content we
would not now call s1iving."
What we mainly refer to when
we speak Of the cost Of living Is
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

the cost of food, which is the
basis OF life, and may be said, in a
sense, to set the standard OF prices
Now, the cost Of food, as of every
thing else, must be affected by the
relations of supply and demand.
When a great part Of the popu-
lation is engaged in producing
food it is necessarily cheaper than
where on the contrary the great
er part is engaged only in consum-
ing it.
One does not need to go deeply
into statistics to perceive that the
increase of population in this
country in recent years has been
mainly in the consuming class.
Cities and factories have covered
the land formerly devoted to agri-
culture. The farms have necessar-
lily been pushed farther away and
while processes improve, a multi
tude Of agencies T interposed be
tween the original producer and
the ultimate consumer. A very
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

General satisfaction is express
ed that the estimates submitted to
Congress show a reduction in the
anticipated cost of government
for the coming fiscal year of
about one hundred million dollars
as compared with the present year.
The qualification arises not al
together from the fact of the re-
duction, but also from the sub
stantial progress which has been
made toward centralizing respon-
sibility for Congressional appro-
priations, and in the earnest at
tempt to coordinate national rev.
enue and expenditure.
The existing system fosters ex-
travagance. Each department
has been accustomed to ask for
more than it will actually need,
in view OF the probable reduction
of the estimate by Congress, and
the responsibility for the appro-
priations is divided among several
independent committees. The at
tempt of President Taft to reform
the system, and to establish what
may be termed an administration
budget, is in the interests of econ
omy and efficiency.
Economy in national ~expendi-
lures as in the personal expenses
OF an individual, does not of ne
cessity mean spending less money
it does always mean spending it
wisely. If a man or a government
gets the worth OF the cash paid
out, then there has been no ex-
tr~avagance. In national affairs it
wouldn't be economy to cut off any
of the many departmental activi-
ties which are for the benefit of
the public and for the general well
fare of the country. 1t is in the
interests OF progress that there
is constant expansion in certain
fields of government work. The
OF government must not
be crippled in any way.
This country is so great and so
rich that it's people will not APP
prove any niggardly or short
sighted policy of national expen-
ditures. Such a policy would not
be ECONOMY. But they do desire
a system which checks extravag-
ance, reduces waste to a minimum,
and maintains a close relation be-
tween revenue and appropriations.
Youths Companion.
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

A postal deficit of nearly 81, 800
900 is shown in the report Of the
Postmaster General. The two
chief sources of loss in the opera
tions OF the department are the
rural free delivery, the deficit in
which is estimated at $2S, 0OO, 900 and
the second-class mail matter, which
it Is estimated costs $4,000, 900 more
than Is paid on it for postage. The
Postmaster General recommends an
increase in the rate of postage on
second-class mail. He also recon-
mends provision for a frequent
fast and regular mail service to
South America, Australasia and the
Orient and the establishment OF
postal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Companion.
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

The everlasting talk about under
production causing high prices IL
alright to a certain extent, as sup
ply and demand do make prices.
And no one denies that the supply
10 short and demand good these
days. But the writer was in bust
ness during the depressing years
OF 1892 to 1895 and the appeals made
those days for work or money did
not indicate an overproduction-it
Indicated a shortage OF funds to
buy at any price. More than one
man asked TO be given work at any
ching at any price and some even
threatened suicide as their last re-
course to avoid starvation. Over
production Yea, verify.
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

thereof? or what county and of
what town or city and ward are
you a resident? How long have
you been a resident thereof?
what is Your sex and color?
What was your age at last birth
day? Where wer you born?
"Whst is your education9 give
the principal facts.l
"What is your present occupa-
ton?
"What is your professional or
business experienced GIVE the
principal facts, and if at present
an officeholder, name the office
you hold.)
"Have you ever been employed
on census work, either national or
state? II so, in what capacity and
for how long a period? If an emu
merator, for what territory or
district? Describe as accurately
as possible).
"Are you physically capable of
a full discharge of the duties of a
census enumerator? Have you any
defect OF either sight, hearing, limb
or speech? If so, state nature of
defect.
"Do you speak English2 Do you
understand and speak any langu-
age other than English? II so,
what language? Specify languages
spoken as Bohemian, Chinese, Dam
ish, French, German, Greek, Hun
garian, Italian, Japanese, Lithuan
ian, Magyar, Norwegian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Slavic, Span
ish, Yiddish, etc.,
"Are you a member of a political
committee Of any party? ANSWER
Yes OF Mo- but do not indicate
what party)
"In view of the fact that you
may be re luired to take a test be-
fore a postmaster, state what post
office would be most convenient to
you for this purpose. (This test is
~ a practical character, consist
ing chiefly or wholly of the filling
out Of a sample schedule of popu-
lation from information furnished
regarding typical families, and, in
the case OF enumerators whose
work will be in rural districts, the
filling out of a sample schedule of
'agriculture.)
Are the answers to each of the
foregoing Questions true to the
best OF you knowledge and belief?
Are they in your own handwrit-
ing7"
Endorsement of each applicant
must be secured from two repre-
sentative citizens OF the communi-
ty in which the applicant resides.
They must be at least 81 years of
age and acquainted with the
applicant not less than one year.
Endorsements viii not be accepted
from any person who is any way
related ito an applicant. The IN
dorsement fcertifies that the APP
pficant lis q thoroughly trust
worthy and honest person, OF good
habits and In my opinion Is fully
capable OF discharging the duties
OF a census enumeration, IL appoint
ed.n
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

A factory in France is turning
out one thousand aeroplanes. Their
manufacture in this country also
is becoming a matter OF business
and not one Of experiments. Before
the close OF 1910 We will no doubt
see the flying machine in practical
use throughout the country. The
advantage are that they won't cost
much will have a good speed and
will travel regardless Of bad roads.
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

Harmony is the watchword
among the Republicans as we'll as
Democrats these days. Nothing
suits the politicians better. Both
sides are safe in their following
when harmong prevails and the
bosses can traffic in votes as with
cattle. They can run things to
suit themselves and the "public be
hanged" Our country doesn't
need harmony-it's needs the pub
lie searchlight and a constant
pruning of the rotten branches,
Yes let's have harmony il it can
be had without the sacrifice of
principle.
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21

Gifts for charities, Libraries ed
ucational institutions and other
institutions and other public uses
amounted to more than $141, 900 900
in the United States during the
year 1909. This is $4,000, 900 more
than the gifts made in 1905, and
considerably in excess OF the larg-
est amount previously recorded.
More than one-third of the money
given in 1909 was for educational
uses.-Youth's Companion.
The Marshall republican., 1910-01-21
New Law to
Go Into Effect
Vital Statistics Law Begins
February LIST.

Jefferson City Mo, January 49,
The State Board of Health will put
the vital statistics law enacted by
the Forty-fifth General Assembly
into operation February l.. The
board at it's meeting which just ad-
journed here finished the appoint
ment OF sl2 registrars fbportioned
among the ia counties OF the
state to collect and report to the
state registrar DR.. Frank B. Hitler,
at Jefferson City, all birth and
deaths in their respective territor-
les. st. Louis and Kansas City
which lhave kept a record OF the
births land deaths all along, are
subjected to the provisions OF the
new law, but the health commiss-
toner's OF each handle the work.
Those cities must report however
to the state registrar and use the
form of blanks prescribed by the
State Board OF Health.
/ "Many new features were inaug-
rated with reference to the affairs
OF that board" said Secretary Hill
er today. "The office of the state
bacteriologist will be at the capt.
tai. The rooms will be equipped
with all modern apparatus for the
conducting OF such examinations as
may be referred to that depart
ment. These examinations are to
be made free to the people of the
state. Through the physicians OF
the state, specimens may be sent
to the bacteriologist, who will
make and report the findings of
his examination without charge.
"The most important transaction
Of the State Board of Health's meet
ing was the completion OF all plans
to put into operation the vital
statistic law, enacted by the re-
cent session of the Legislature.
The state has been divided into
some 900 districts the board APP
pointing a local registrar for each
OF these districts to whom shall
be reported all deaths and births.
The larger Incorporated towns of
the state are made primary dis
tricts while for the convenience of
the people I'M rural sections, two
or three townships have been com
bined, thereby creating a district.
"Local registrars shall report by
sending in the original birth and
death certificates to the Central
Bureau at Jefferson City on the
tenth day Of each month. These
records will be bound and filed in
fireproof cases,t o be permanent
records of service to the entire
citizenship OF the state. These re-
cords become prima facie evidence
in the courts when called for.
"The forms used + those adopt
ed and now in use in the Vital
Statistic Department of the Census
Bureau at Washington and will
furnish the governmental statisti-
cal data for Missouri, with refer
ence to these matters.
"The officers elected at the an
nual meetinl were DR.. Ira w. Up
shaw, of st. Louis, president and
DR.. Ernest F. Robinson of Kansas
City, vice president, and DR.. F. b.
Hitler the present secretary was
reelected as secretary and chief
registrar of the Central Bureau of
Vital Statistics"
Following is a list of the local
registrars appointed:
Saline County-M. s. Mcclure, Ar
row Rock, G. A. Richart, Blackburn
j. H.. Osborne, Gillian ; A. F Brown
Malta Bend; A. C. Putnam, Mar
shall; F. Fl. Sullivan, Miami; L. l..
Shuck, Nelson; W. A. Howard, Sla-
+ar. I II Oruauo Suaot gprinun.