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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
The Oregon Plan Bill
Governor Carroll Gives Cogent Reasons for
Vetoing It-Not Proper Measure for
Iowa Statute Books.

To the House of Representatives
OF the Thirty-fourth General Assem-
bly,: Being of the opinion that j ought
not to give my approval to house file
No i, relating to the nomination OF
candidates for the office of senator in
the congress of the United States and
of the canvass of the vote for senator
in the congress of the United States
and providing for nomination for
such office in case of vacancy, and
commonly known as the Oregon plan,
in compliance with the provisions of
section 16 OF article OF the constitu-
ton, / herewith return the same to
your honorable body unsigned
There are many reasons why. in
my opinion, this bill should not be-
come law. among which are the fol-
lowing:
The United States Constitution.
When the constitution of the Unit
ed States was framed it was agreed
that it should not become binding un-
til ratified By nine of the thirteen
states, and it then became binding as
to all states having ratified it. Ac-
cording to its provisions it cannot be
amended except the amendment be
proposed by congress upon a vote of
two-thirds of both houses thereof, or
upon application TO congress by the
legislatures OF conventions of three
fourths of the states. It was clearly
intended that nothing should be add
ed to any of the provisions OF the
constitution except in the manner
above specified. 1t is eqEally clear
that it never was intended that any
state should directly or indirectly
take itself from under any provisions
of the constitution except by consent
OF three-fourths of the states and that
whatever provisions apply to one
state should apply alike to all and be
observed by all. In other words, every
state interested in the adoption of
the constitution and every one that
has since come under it, obligated it
self to be bound and agreed to be
bound by each and every provision
thereof. This was a solemn and bind
ing compact entered into for the mu-
tuaI benefit of all the states and
which no state has any right, either
moral or legal. to violate. The state
of Iowa has no more right to alter.
change, modify or in any way limit
or restrict the constitutional method
of electing senators in congress with
out the consent and authority from
other states, as provided by the con-
stitution, than Illinois or New York
has to circumyent any other provis-
ion OF the constitution
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23

the United states, Ii is here proposed
to indirectly ahrogate constitutional
limitation by the enactment of q Law
TO pass which requires only a mere
majority of votes of the members,
elected to each house OF the legisla-
tnre. and without even having OBJ.
tanned an expression from the peo-
pie, thereby placing the constitution
upon no firmer foundation than mere
statutory enactments.
Lessen Respect Of People.
Such procedure cannot help but
lessen the respect of the people for
the constitution itself, and for its
most solemn and binding obligations
When legislatures and public officials
will thus trifle with and lightly con-
slider the fundamental law of the
land, how can the private citizen be
expected to hold it inyiolateo
The constitution of our state re-
auires every senator and every repre-
sentative in the general assembly to
take the following oath: I do SOL
EMMY swear Tor affirm that | will
support the constitution of the Unit
ed States, and the constitution of the
state of Iowa, and that I will faithful
~ discharge the duties OF senator or
representative. according to the best
of my ability
The proposed law, if its purpose is
accomplished, would compel every
man who occupies seat in your hon
orable body to violate the spirit of
this oath, If indeed he does not who'll
~ disregard the obligation. by substi-
tuting the supposed will of the people
for his own best judgment or ability.
No matter what means may have been
resorted to by senatorial candidates,
even if it should be shown beyond
question that corruption and vote buy
ing or any other unlawful or reprehen-
sible methods had been employed in
securing majority of the votes, still
the legislator who has signed state
ment to always abide the results of
election is honor bound to do so.
Where a legislature, without any
charge OF corruption upon its own
part, had elected an individual to the
senate of the United States how could
the senate Investigate or inquire into
charges of corruption practiced by
him in connection with this so-called
Oregon plan, which neither the consti-
tuition nor the statutes OF the United
States require or recognize as a part
OF the plan of electing senators in
congress.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-02-23
Read tho Label

"Num, sodium alum. basic aluminium sulphate
sulphate Of aluminium, MI mean the same lhinn -
namely. BURNT ALUM.'-Kansas State Board Of Health
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Real Sea Serpents.

Great numbers Of wholly aquatic.
veritable sea serpents inhabit the In
dian ocean and the tropical waters OF
the Pacific. They possess deadly fangs
and sometimes swim in schools OF
thousands. When seen in great num-
the shipboard spectator creepy, IN
canny feeling. These snakes have 4
paddle-liEe tail TO assist them in swim
ming They range in size from yard
to eight feet in length. and the greater
number OF them are wildly ringed-
BY queer touch OF fate they may be
generally designated rs a specialized
ofrshoot Of the great nonvenomous
species
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
How Spain Punished Vandsls.

forty medical students OF the
University OF Havana in November.
1871, for the alleged crime Of scratch
ing the glass plate OF 4 vault contain
ing the remains OF Il volunteer. Eight
Of the Offenders were condemned 10
death on Nov. &c and shot the follow
ing day, while thirty-One others were
sentenced to Imprisonment and four
were acquitted. An outbreak Of indig
nation ensued because of the severity
OF the penalties inflicted.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
The Steamboat

Fulton himself said one day: mel
Their NJ. Desblancs nor l invented the
steamboat. If that glory belongs to
any one it is 10 the author of the ex-
periments Mt Lyons-of the expert
ments made in 1888 on the Saone."
The one Fulton had In mind and to
whom he thus generously rendered the
glory" was the Marquis de Jouffray
born in 11:II. fourteen years before the
year OF Fulton's birth. JoufTray's
claim TO be regarded as the inventor
OF the steamboat stands thus: His YES
sci. built in 1873. Notwithstanding its
faulty construction. embodied all the
elements essential to success. In IL he
anticipated Watts invention OF n
steam engine having n constant and
unremittinC action Lack OF funds
was the only thing that stood In the
way OF his getting all the honors that
came later TO Robert Fulton.-New
York American.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Comforting Words
Many a Lexington household Will
Find Them So

To have the pains and aches OF bad
back removed; to be entirely free from
annoying, dangerous urinary disorders
Is enough to make any kidney sufferer
grateful. To tell how this great change
can be brought about will prove CON-
forting words to hundreds OF Lexing-
ing readers.
Il. G. Irvine, Main st., Lexington,
We, says:
IL appreciate the great benefit
Doan's Kidney Pills brought me. For
five or six years l was troubled with n
weakness across my back and some
times there was dull, weary ache
across my loins that made 1t difficult for
me to stoop or lift, My limbs were
also stiff and sore. Reading OF people
IN Lexington who had been cured of
similar complaints by Doan's Kidney
Pills, l was led to get this remedy at
the Gorrell's Drug Store. The conte nts
OF one box gave me great and lasting
benefit and at that time publicly told
OF my experience. Whenever 1 have
used DOan's Kidney Pills since then,
they have done good work"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents,
Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-aD
take no other.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Objected to the job.

II want to see our hale young girls
marry hale young men," said Il Texas
congressman. u want to see them all
showing the spirit OF girl l know in
Waco.
She was proposed to by Il rich bach
elor of fifty. and she refused him. She
turned him down. Afterward. talking
over his rundown with Il mutual
friend, she said:
Ives, l refused him. He has. you
know. past. He has Il dreadful past
"'Oh. but said the mutual friend.
a man can always blot out his past
eyes. that may be- replied this
splendid Waco girl. but he shan't use
me for n bloder.' Los Angeles
Times.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
N1&3 WNOrfolk 6Western
SCHEDULE IN KFFECr. JUNE IL. 1911
LEAVE BUENA VISTA

2.20 p.m.-For Bristol and informed
ate stations. Pullman sleeper and Din
ing Car to Roanoke. Parlor car Roam
ok to Bristol. Connects at Roanoke
with st. Louis Express for all points
West. Pullman Sleeper Roanoke to
Columbus, and Cincinnati Cafe Car.
7.05 a.m.-For Roanoke. Bluefeld,
Pocahontas, Norton, Salem.
Charlotte, WEIGH and intermediate
stations. Pullman Sleeper to Gary.
Cafe Dining Car conDects at Roanoke
with Memphis Special for Chattanooga,
Nashville, Memphis.
1877 p.m.-For Hagerstown, Phila-
delphia. New York. Pullman Sleepers
via Hagerstown for Harrisburg. Phila-
delphia and New York. Dining Car to
Hagerstown.
$50 p.m.--For BaPeIstown, PhilaIel-
phia and New York Pullman Sleeper to
New York, Cafe Car.
Rates, time tables and information
cheerfully furnished upon application
to Agent N. Il w. Ry.
w B. BEVILL,
Gen. Pass. Agt. NJ. F. BRAGG,
Roanoke, Va. Trav. Pass. Agt.
Jan. IS '09
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Tho LAUGH on Edison

There are many stories OF Edison
One of his early childhood is recorded
on the authority OF his only sister
When he was about six years old be
found out that goose belonging to
the family was sitting. Later be saw
the surprising result in a number OF
goslings- One day he was missing He
was sought everywhere. but no one
could find him until at length his
father discovered him In the barn
curled up In nest he had made and
filed with goose eggs and hen eggs.
He was sitting on the eggs and trying
to hatch them!-London Taller.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
RIDING A CAMEL.
A Strenuous Task That Promotes q
Love of Walking.

@VN0 VI
Riding a camel is by no means an
easy or enjoyable method of locomo-
ton. according to the description given
by Mr.. NJ. j. Randall In his book,
SINAI In Spring."
IF asked How do you ride a camelr
l reply invent as many attitudes as
you can and employ them all in turn;
adjust and readjust the rugs and cush-
ions on which you sit: ride straight:
ride crooked: ride with stirrups made
of rope; ride without them: hitch first
your right knee round the front POM
mel. then your left knee; stretch your
self wide legged over the saddlebags
regardless OF the firearms. dates.
crockery. etc, which they contain IN
til nature commands you to make q
less obtuse angle: ride side saddle, IL
you can persuade your Bedouin that 1t
Is possible to do so without prejudice
to the camel Ride how you will and
when you will. but. above all-walk-
Not only is the sheik himself glad
at your suggestion, but not otherwise
to mount for awhile. but 1t is lesson
In graceful riding TO watch him
perched up there. heaven knows how,
In some oriental way you have never
dreamed of. and 1t is u lesson In courte-
sy to mark how at every turn of the
road he offers to fOrego his pipe of
peace-chibouk-and post of comfort
and descend to the sand. leaving you
to incumber his beast OF burden
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
LUGGAGE IN ENGLAND.
Mono Of II Goes Astray Because the
People Are All Very Honest.

People Are All Very Honest
Certain strangers within our gates
have been wondering ut our dealing
with passengers luggage-how much
better the system of other countries,
where you get a receipt and when
the bag goes astray the official assures
you it is impossible because there is
the receipt So you go to bed and get
up and dress in your bit OF paper.
Our method Is inSular and on the
race OF ii chaotic. We throw our lug
gage to the mercy OF some unknown
porter. At the end OF the journey we
find sort Of lucky tub OF portabl
property piled on the platform, and
we plunge about and pick out what
we want. You know the scene-a
hundred people who have only 20 say
That's mine" TO a strange porter In
order to get IL
Thus badly stated the system looks
like chaos and the invitation to q
general scramble for other mems
goods In practice 1t works out well.
for every one. from porter TO passen-
ger. Is on his honor. and-this is the
point-luggage in England is safer
than in any other civilized country
Westminster Gazette.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Prizefiahts and Poultry.

"John," said his wife, "why do they
quarrel so much about poultry In these
disgraceful prizefights?"
Poultry" said he. laying down his
newspaper. Now. my dear. whatever
do you mean"
Yes" she went on. ut says here
that ut first the white man was in
clined to show his chicken heart, but
gave very pretty duck TO avoid his
colored opponent Why did he want
TO avoid him-just because he was a
colored man? And then here 1t says
the colored man claimed a foul in the
seventh round. Was that the duck
the white man gave him ?'-London
Mail
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
SNNOnmNS.

The French Canadian always has
trouble with the asp!rate "th." At
debating club in the province OF Que
bee members were required to draw
n slip from n hat and debate upon tho
subject they received young coun-
tryman arose.
81 have drew the word hat must
told you deere Is two. tree different kind
OF bat De.- is de hat wOt YOU play
the baseball wit. de bat wot fly in de
mir at night and also de bar where
vou take de swim SurrrpSs Niaga
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
SELFlSHNESS.

Selhshness is poverty. 1t is the
most utter deshtuhon of the human
being. 1t can bring nothing to his
relief. il adds soreness to his SOL
rows. it sharpens his pains. it ag-
gravates all the losses he is liable to
endure and when goaded to ex-
temes often turns destroyer and
ankes its last blows on himself.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
TEMPTATIONS.

Too many Of us are gardeners
to our temptations. We cultivate
them assiduously. We do not
realize that the strength or the
weakness Of temptation depends
largely on ourselves. Every time
we yield the temptation to which
we have yielded is strengthened
for its next attack. and it may take
half dozen victories on our part to
counteract the strength impaired to
a temptation by a single failure of
ours.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Here In Relief for Women

IL you have pains in the back, Uri-
nary. Bladder or Kidney trouble, try
Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf, a pleas
ant herb remedy for women's lille and
a grea. system regulator. At druggists
or hy mall Soc. sample FREE. Address,
Mother Gray Co.. Leroy, N. Y.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Acoustics Bad.

First Actor-How are the acoustic
properties of the new playhouse? Sec
ond Actor-Fierce. Your voice carries
finely out to the audience but you can
barely hear the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Home Companion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

At Cleveland on Aug. IL Chlan. the
great trotting gelding. driven by his
owner. c. h. G. Billings. made a half
mile in the record time OF 561l seconds.
This breaks the record OF one minute
fat. held by Major Delmar and made
on a Cleveland track In 1906.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
A Riakv Business.

The maker of new sauce was liber-
oily rewarded in ancient Rome. but If
it were not relished the inventor was
required to eat of nothing else till ne
had discovered another condiment
more agreeable to the imperial taste.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Terrible SUFFERING.

He-And did you suffer much when
you had appendicitis?
She-Sunrer? thought should new
tr live to tell the tale.
He-Ah. that must have been suf-
fering, Observation-Disclosures Record.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Egotistical.

Her Father-Yesterday / won the
prize in the lottery, and today you
come and ask for my daughters hand Z
Suitor-Yes: you know one - of good
luck always brings another. - Ex-
change.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

lazy liver leads to chronic dypep-
STA and constipation--w eakens the
whole system. Doan's ReguIets (25
cents per box correct che liver, tone
the stomach, cure constipation.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

With the choice and beautiful colors
which have been recently developed
In the phlox II has become one of the
most valuable of permanent bedding
plants. Besides the deep red. pink and
white. there are those OF n rich crea IN
color with a pink eye and those OF a
bright rose color with a red eye. These
plants are rather slow growers. spread
ing by root stalks, but are perennials
and very hardy. the roots living
through the wintcx in the open ground
without difficulty.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

There are n whole lot OF would be re
ligious folks who somehow fail to trace
the vital connection between profession
and practice and to realize the fact that
If their religion does not make them
kind and thoughtful and considerate
In their own homes II is not worth q
continental. let alone qualifying them
10 be Of spiritual assistance to their
neighbors or the heather.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Sorghum which is to be used for
forage should be cut just before the
hrst killing frost and placed in piles
OF from 500 to COO pounds. where 1t
may be allowed to remain until 1t is
wanted
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Feeding tests which have been
made by a number of experiment sta
tons indicate that the ration of en-
silage for dairy cow should be about
thirty pounds. for beef cattle fifteen
pounds. for wintering calves twenty.
dry cows forty pounds and sheep from
two to five pounds. With these fig
ures should also be kept in mind the
fact that a silo of a common dimen-
sion-1G by 30 feet-holds 100 tons OF
silage when settled.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Earsllquakes.

Andaman islanders. lowest OF saw
ages. think that earthquakes are caus-
ed by the spirits OF the dead, who, i'm
patient at the delay of the resurrec-
ton, shake the palm trees on which
they believe the earth TO rest
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
A Taste of Rrnnua-

An EngliShman met 4 man at
French table dhOte. who addressed
him In French His accent betrayed
him. and, rather rudely, the Briton
said. "Ah. you are English"
The devil doubt OF it. darlin'r'
replied the stranger.
An lrishman, too; still better"
went on the other.
well. thin, isn't 1t strange" said
the man. my French always shows
me to be English and my English to
be Irish!"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Hornpipes.

HOrnpipe takes its name from wind
instrument on which are produced tune
ful strains as an accompaniment for
this country dance. which originated
in England. Sailors hornpipe is better
known to Americans.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
"A Guaranteed Cure For Piles

Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Portruding
Piles. Druggist are authorize to re-
fund money II PASO OINTMENT
falls % cure in to IA days.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Itch Itchl ltchl-Scratchl Scratch !
Scratch The more you scratch the
worse the itch. Try Doan's Ointment.
1t cures piles, eczema, any skin itching.
ALL druggists sell 1t.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Crop statisticians estimate that for
the country as n whole the extreme
July drought reduced the yield OF all
cereals by from 700 900 to 900, OOO.-
600 bushels.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

To feel strong. have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and enjoy
life. use Burdock Blood Bitters, the
great system ionic and builder.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Dr. Fahrney's Teething Syrup con-
forms to the Pure Food and Drug Law
Each bottle guaranteed. Sample free
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

A good deal OF fun has been poked
at Mrs. Russell Sage on one account
or another. but she is entitled to the
warm appreciation OF every tller of
the soil for her gift OF $4,000 to the
national Audubon societies to aid In
the campaign which is being waged to
protect the robin during Its winter So
Journ In the south.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

That housewife made a long step in
the direction of n sensible conserva-
ton OF her energies who decided II
was easier to prepare her vegetables
and wash her dishes sitting on a stool
OF convenient height than when stand
ing up. A host of other housewives
might follow her example with profit.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Babies don't mind cold or take cold
fkept we'll witch DIR. Fahrney's Teeth
ling Syrup. Get 1t anywhere. Sample
free.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Centuries OF education and cIviliza-
ton have failed TO give human beings
veneer OF culture thick enough not
to be broken through by the primitive
animal instinct of self preservation in
rush for safety at the cry Of Fire.
In crowded auditorium. In such n
crisis man shows not one whit more
sense than does the beast.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

Cures baby's Group. Whites daily
cuts and bruises. mammals sore throat.
grandns's laneness-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil-the great household rem
edy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

A feature OF the training given the
young women who attend the state
university at Madison. Wis. along
with the languages. mathematics and
sciences. that is sensible and commend
able is a gymnasium course. in which
they are taught how TO swim and
which corrects curvature of the spine
and other physical defects
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

While the fly furnishes meat for the
spider. 1t is an interesting fact that the
latter in turn often becomes an easy
victim of the wasp.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
Hard EiakA

Salt. water and turpentine form .
solution which Is often used by box
ers to harden their hands.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11
ENGLAND and Wales

Eighteen hundred miles is the meas
urement of the coast line OF England
and Wales.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1911-10-11

A pasture and woodland Of $50 odd
acres that the writer visited the other
day have leen used this season as q
range for sheep. 1t was interesting
to notice how neatly the entire area
had been trimmed. as If by many
lawn mowers. The only weeds that
were left were the MULLEN. nettle and
smartweed out OF dozens Of different
varieties that are native to the locali-
ty. Never hss the argument in favor
of Keeping sheep on the average farm
been more mearlv demonstrated than
In the case Of the farm referred to.