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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02
DraWbacks.

! guess If wuz good as any kid could
ever be
Ny folks they'd all be satisfied and
stop a-pest'rin me:
If wuz always up on time and never
late TO school,
And never done a single thing that
busted any rule;
If | should wash my neck and ears
and ailus comb my head.
And never want to read book when
/ should be in bed;
If | WIZ allus good as pie 'twould
please EN- all, but I'm
A-feelln pritty sure that I'd jest have
an awful time'
II WIZ allus workin' round and bring
in in the wood.
Or film up the water pail, Jest like
they say is good:
II | would shovel off the snow and
never mind the cold.
And feed the horse and water him
without a-bein' told:
II / jest never once run off to slide
down hill or skate:
If all my chores were done on time
and wuz never late,
If l WIZ careful not to play till all
them chores wuz done,
I guess they'd all be glad, but, gee.
I'd never have no fun,
If wuz like my pa he seq he used to
be you know,
When he WIZ just kid like me SO
awful long ago;
If should act like my ma SEE model
child should do,
And stayed away from swimmin holes
and give up fishin'. too;
If should allus study hard and know
7 my lesson we'll,
And be SO sissy teacher she would
have no tale to tell;
Z II wuz all them things they want
guess d give 'em joy;
oh, yes. they'd like 1t, but I'd be g
funny kind o boy.
New York Globe
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02
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Sixty-four Iowa counties have held
Republican conventions to date and
six other counties have expressed
their preference by caucuses. At the
beginning OF the present week Presi-
dent Taft's delegate list in the state
convention totaled 66s and Senator
Cummins $40. During the present
week fifteen county conventions will
be held Both Taft and Cummins
leaders in the state are now predict
ing the control of the state conyen-
ton will be a matter of twenty-five
or thirty votes either way. By April
I all but seven or eight counties will
have decided the delegate question,
either by convention or caucuses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02
IMPROVE THE DIES MONIES.

Congressman Kennedy is said to be
interesting himself in the plans for
the improvement of the Des Moines
river. Expert engineers have spent
months on the river. have made all
manner of measurements and calcutta
tons and have reported that the river
can BE improved, and that the cost OF
the Improvement will net be excessive
1t seems to the Burlington Hawk-Eye
as if the counties and the towns and
the districts to be benefited and
therefore directly interested ought to
he giving this matter lot of attention
In an editorial article on the subject
the Hawk-Eye goes on to say:
If there be no other reason, then
take the Des Moines, improved SO as 10
have been made navigabie for launches
and light draft boats, and where viii
you find q finer place to spend a short
vacation What will be more pleasing
and interesting for the average Iowar
than to cruise up or down the Def
! Moines river after il shall have beer
! improved. Where would more pop
rlar. more charming route be found
I for people in search of rest and health
and recreation.
+ In these days OF organizations FOL
all sorts Of purposes, ii seems BIZ
strange that we have no Des Moine'
river Improvement association, that re
mans on the job summer and winter
every DAY OF the year and every houl
OF the day. and that gives no one al
opportunity TO forget that the peopl'
in the valley of the Des Moines wan
their river improved.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02
keokuk, iowa ......... April 2. 1912

If.
II you can keep your voice when all
about you
stew;
II you can CAIN yourself when papers
fIout you
And make allowance for their flout-
ing, too;
If you can wait at crossroads, where
the waiting
Is made unbearabIe by heat and
flies,
Or. at banquet listen to much
prating
BY speakers neither eloquent nor
wise,
If you can smile. though tired Of
too much Ginning
And stories that the local joke
smiths toss;
If you can start again at the begin
ming
And argue Ger the tariff gain or
loss;
II you can force your stomach and
your sinew
To serve you though your appetite
is gone,
And though you feel no ounce of
strength is in you,
Zen while your listeners may shout
Go onl''
II you can shake" with crowds and
have the virtue
OF ne'sr forgetting faces, names 0.
dates,
Then there is not a roorback thai,
can hurt You
You are the darling of the gods who
rule our fates:
If you can jest up to the very minute
When YOU for waiting train mus,
make run,
Tours is the earth and all the good
that's in it
You'll make an ideal candidate. my
son.
Denver Republican.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

deep feeling in the southern portions
| of the United States, was handled with
diplomacy and tact, and the United
States aided in the establishment of
law and order in the neighboring Re
public through preserving it in our
togn.
The Treasury agents and customs
employees have been reorganized.
| fraud has been weeded out of the Gus
toms service, and many thousands of
dollars lost under fraudulent importa-
tons have been recovered
A Bureau of Mines has been created
Steps have been taken toward a new
temployer's liability and workmen's
compensation act and the adoption of
additional safety appliances on rail-
roads.
A new policy as TO river and harbor
appropriations has been begun. the old
pork barrel appropriation system
abandoned, and the business policy of
continuing contracts adopted.
A treaty with Japan has been ne
gotiated, bringing about genuine friend
ship between her and the United
States.
New treaties with Honduras and
Nicaragua, that will make for perma-
nent peace in those countries, have
been negotiated and await action by
the Senate
/ Postal banks have been established.
Rigid economy has been instituted in
the Government departments. A Court
/ OF Customs Appeals has been created
| A Stock and Bond Commission has
been appointed, and has made valu-
able and exhaustive report
! Parcel post has been recommended
! Judicial appointments have been
taken out of politics.
! The Thirteenth Census was made
nonpoliticaI.
! President Taft has declared for the
extension of the civil service. accom-
plishing much in this direction by Elk
ecutive order.
! The passage Of corporation-taxl law,
yielding s30,000,O00 annually. has been
obtained, with the resultant surveil-
i lance of corporate activities.
| The question of an income-tax
amendment to the Constitution has
been submitted to the States.
The President has provided for the
accomplishment of conservation poll
cies and obtained bond issue for
irrigation projects: obtained legisla-
ton further extending the power of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and creating Court of Commerce to
review the commission findings; rec
commended Federal incorporation
act; and induced China 10 open to
4 American finance on equal terms with
I the rest of the world
Peace in Cuba has been maintained
by word of friendly warning.
{ The railroads of the country were
prevented. by an appeal to the writ
of Injunction, from putting rate in
creases into effect Loud applause.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

continues, mainly. because of the ex-
haustion of interior supplies. which is
confirmed by the large purchases of
jcbbers. Some mills are now sold out
to the end of 1912 Prices are strong
and the trend is still upwards The
only clouds on the business horizon
are the coal strike and the difficulties
with the engineers OF eastern railroads.
In the monetary situation there is
little change. Some stringency is us
ually expected in anticipation of the
April settlements, but this is not a
serious matter
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

use and price of his products, thur
creating a patent monopoly, is of
"gravest import to the people of the
United States
The attorney general says the deci-
sion effects enforcement of the Sher-
man antitrust law, stating in his
brief:
The decision extends the power of
patentees beyond the limit of the
constitution.
Margaret Henry, party to the suit
against the A b. Dick Monograph
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

book once written by Col. Roose.
velt entitled. American Ideals is be.
ing quoted as an evidence that the
colonel. like Woodrow Wilson, has
changed his mind since he was stung
by the political bee. In this book
Roosevelt said
Governmental power should be con
concentrated in the hands of very few
men who would he SO conspicuous that
no citizen could help knowing all about
them. and the elections should not
come too frequently In our cities the
misgoyernment is due not to the mis-.
deeds of the rich. but TO the low
standard of honesty and morality
among our citizens generally"
Now the colonel says that represent
tative government is failure, and
instead Of the system he then praised
lie would open the away for riot of
foolish legislation through the medium
OF the initiative and referendum His
desire for Office and power is causing
him to throw his lifelong convictions
10 the winds, much to the regret OF
his real friends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

quilted, be crucified, which was ac-
cordingly done before the sun wen,
down.
Thus was the efficacy of the recan
of judicial opinions thoroughly estab
lished. This is the precedent support
ing the colonefs theory. 1t cannot
be denied that by the adoption of the
same, the execution Of the innocent
will be somewhat accelerated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02
WANT REHEARING
OF PATENT CASE
Government Asks That IT Be Reopen
ed Because of Its
Importance.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, April 2. Applica-
ton for rehearing of the supreme
court of the patent monopoly case
was made by the government, through
Attorney General Wickersham.
The government asks leave TO In
tervene in the case. declaring the
courts recent decision sustaining the
rights Of patentees to restrict the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

Governor Osborn of Michigan, one
of the seven western governors who
met in Chicago and issued manifesto
calling upon Roosevelt TO run for the
presidency again, has deserted the
colonel. As chief executive of Michi-
gan it was up TO him at least to ex-
tend welcome to the former Presi-
dent on the occasion of the latter's
visit last Saturday, but the governor
declined either to attend any Of the
meetings or 20 aboard Roosevelt's
train It is knitted that Governor Os-
born expected to get the endorsement
OF the Roosevelt people for the vice
presidency, but receiving no such
overtures, got cold feet "
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

The reviewing board of the engin-
eering department of the army has
turned down the plan of the improve
ment Of the Des Moines river from
Des Moines 10 Keokuk The board
had before 1t the report of Major
Richie. the engineer officer in charge
OF the survey, and after considering
II came to the conclusion the improve
ment ought not 10 be recommended.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02
Company. the case decided, also ashs
a rehearing.

Are you frequently hoarse? Do Fou
have that annoying tickling in your
throat? Does your cough annoy YOU
at night and do you raise mucus IN
the morning? Do you want relief! Il
30. take Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy and you will be pleased. Sold ps
Wilkinson & Co.. Pharmacy and J. y.
Kiedaisch G. Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02
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. TEST YOUR SEED CORN NOW =
= Don't plant seed corn that will =
. not grow Seed corn is in the =
= worst condition known in twenty =
= years. Not over half the seed =
. that has been tested SO far will =
= grow at all. You are sure to lose .
= money If you find ten days af- =
. ter the planting that your seed =
= corn will not grow. That is just .
= what tens of thousands of Iowa =
= corn growers are going to do this =
= spring If they do not test every .
= ear of their seed corn. =
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

It's an III wind that blows no
good. A South Dakota paper calls at
tention to the fact that it is not going
to cost Senator Cummins very much
to entertain his delegates in Chicago
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

Davenport and Scott county select
ed Taft delegates Until now city
and county have been insurgent
strongholds. The Cummins defenses
are everywhere weakening and many
OF them are giving way.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-04-02

Editor Looney of Rock Island is
looney," all right
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17

We favor single presidential
term, and to that end urge the adop-
ton OF an amendment to the constitu-
ton making the president OF the
United States ineligible for reelection,
and we pledge the candidate OF this
convention to this principle.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17

your kidneys arc weak or out OF order,
you can understand how quickly your en-
tire body is affected and how every organ
seems to fail to do its duty.
If you are sick or "fccl badly" begin
taking tile great kidney remedy, DR..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root. A trial will con-
vince you of its great merit.
The mild and immediate effect of
Swamp-Root, the great kidney and
bladder remedy, is soon. realized. 1t
stands the -.!icst because its remarkable
health restoring properties have been
proven 1 thousands of the most distress
ing cases. II YOU need a medicine you
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17

We pledge the Democratic party to
the enactment of law prohibiting
any corporation from contributing to
campaign fund and any individual
from contributing any amount above
-. -, llo mo xf,aurn
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17

how I, lnd out if you have kidney or
bladder trouble. Mention this paper
when writing to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
3nghamton, N. Y Don't make any mis-
take, but remember the name, Swamp.
Root, and don't let a dealer soil you
something il place of Swar1D-Root--if
you do you VI he DISAPPOINTED.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17

should have the best.
Sold by druggists in
iifty-cent and one-,lol-
lar sizes. You may
have a sample bottle
by rail free, also a
pam0hlct telling you
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17

therefore, II kidney
trouble is permitted to
continue, serious re-
suits are most likely
TO follow. Your other
organs r1ay need at
tention, but your kid
neys most, because
they do most and
should have attention
first. Therefore, when
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17
Often The Kidneys Are
Weakened BY OVer-Work.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re-
sponsible for much sickness and suffering
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17
Banking legislation.


We oppose the so-called Aldrich bill
of the establishment of central
bank, and we believe the people of the
country will be largely freed from
panics and consequent unemployment
and business depression by such a
systematic revision of our banking
laws as will render temporary relief
in localities where such relief is need
ed. with protection from control or
dominion by what is known as the
money trust Banks exist for the ac-
commodation Of the public and not
for the control OF business. All legis-
lation on the subject OF banking and
currency should have for its purpose
the securing Of these accommodations
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17
LOWER TARIFF IS
LEADING PLANK OF
! DEMOCRATIC CREED
Platform as Adopted Demands
Taxation for Revenue
Only.
THE HIGH COST OF LIVING

Republican Party Held Responsible for
Present Serious condItion-Anti-
Trust Law-Popular Election
Of Senators by the People
Favored - Work Of
Democratic Con.
gress Praised.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-07-17

MISUNDERSTANDING is the plat
form in full as adopted by the Demo
cratic national convention:
We, the representatives Of the Dem
ocratic party of the United States, in
national convention assembled. re-
affirm our devotion to the principles
of Democratic government formulated
by Thomas Jefferson and enforced by
long and illustrious line of Demo
cratic presidents.
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02

st. Paul, Mimi, Oct 1.-Jf, as poets
and political economists agree, that
man Is a benefactor to the race who
causes two blades Of grass to grow
where but one grew before, what
praise will be loud enough for the
man through whose efforts largely
several millions of bushels of wheat
are made to grow annually where be-
fore there was but wide and barren
range?
Recently James J. Hill, the greatest
railroad man of the northwest, de-
livered an address in ST. Paul In
glowing terms he spoke of the work
tural expert, whom Hills railroad has
employed for several years to help
and advise northwestern farmers.
Just a few years ago people of
Montana thought their ranges were
only good for cattle and sheep" said
Hill. We sent Professor Shaw there.
The old man had patience and told
them what to do and what not to do.
He has been there three years now,
and we have the benefit of it. Two
years ago we had 250 cars of grain
from Montana; last year we had 5000
cars Of grain from Montana, and this
year we are booked for 10000 cars of
grain from the state of Montana. The
old man is getting In his work all
right"
Professor Shaw is probably the most
unique character identified with the
agricultural development Of the seven
northwest states from the Mississippi
valley to the Pacific. AS a soil ex-
pert he has few II any equals in the
United States. Through his efforts
largely, in stimulating the farmers,
giving them expert advice what TO
grow on the different soils, etc, North
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02
INTERESTING ANNOUNCEMENT
OE ENGAGEMENT In ArI ANITA

Vt EN1R6EMENT IN ATLANTA
Oh the brides -to-be, one of the most
interesting Is Miss Elizabeth Rawson,
whose engagement is announced. says
an Atlanta exchange. Since her debut,
Miss Rawson has been a charming
figure In the gaieties of the unmarried
set Possessing the dainty beauty of
a little Dresden china lady and with a
v1vacfty and charm that is unusually
winning. she has been the center of
an admiring mountaineering, not
only in Atlanta, but wherever she has
visited. She is the elder daughter of
Mrs. Rawson and the late William
Clarke Rawson, and through her
mother and father is prominently con-
nected. Mrs. Rawson was Miss Lucia
Brock, a member of one of the leading
families Of Alabama, and on her faith
er's side Of the house, the pretty
bride elect is niece of Mrs. Henry
Johnson, Mrs. T. P. Westmoreland and
Mrs. w. r. Hammond.
Mr.. Haverty is the elder son of Mr.
and Mrs ]. ]. Haverty and is asso-
ciated with his father in one of the
largest business houses of the south.
He Is a member Of the social clubs
and has served the city in an official
capacfty. Personally. he is one of the
1ncst genuinely liked men of Atlanta,
and leader among the younger men
in civic affairs.
Both Miss Rawson and Mr.. Haverty
have number Of friends in the smart
set in Pensacola
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02
MISS LILLIAN HILL TO BE
MARRIED OCTOBER 18TH

The announcement Of the approach
ing marriage of Miss Lillian Hill to
DR.. Edmund Rucker, is of no little in
terest here, where Miss Hill frequently
visited as the guest Of Mrs. Harry
Lee, then Miss Mercedes Saltmarsh.
The wedding will take place on Oc-
tober Is. the following invitations
having been received:
DR.. and Mrs Luther L. Hill request
the pleasure Of your company at the
wedding reception of their daughter,
Lillian, and DR.. Edmund Winchester
Rucker, on the evening of Wednesday
the 18th OF October, from $50 until
$3.50 o'clock, 422 South Perry street
Montgomery, Alabama At home after
the 1st Of November. Birmingham,
Ala
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02

Mr.. Husband. II you happen to be
a millionaire, just get your wife an
ostrich plume like this. If it falls be-
low her knees so much the better for
its modishness: and when the breezes
blow too strenuously, 1t may be twist
ed around her neck to make a becom-
ing feather boa For this is the last
whim of Paris in the way Of hat
feathers-the Dernier Cri In millinery.
II one has to economic a trife a long
plume may hang from the back of the
hat; If expense is absolutely no OBJ
ject there is no reason why 1t should
not circle the hat before starting on
It's downward journey. The plume
pictured here is a soft, rich green
shade and is attached to one of the
stiff -brimmed derby shapes Of black
velvet.
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02

Dakota came to be the bread basket
of the country. He is now doing for
Montana what he earlier did for
North Dakota.
Professor Shaw estimates Montana's
wheat crop this year will be $4,000, 900
bushels and the fax crop of that state
100000 bushels. This is regarded by
agricultural men as marvellous when
1t is considered that only three years
ago Montana was a stock raising state
pure and simple.
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02
MISS MARY THOMPSON TO
TEACH IN NASHVILLE

The many friends and former pupils
of Miss Mary Thompson. who taught
with so much efficiency for several
years In the high school, win be glad
to know that she is meeting with much
success In her work.
Miss Thompson will teach biology IN
Nashville this winter, and has been
studying at Columbia University this
summer, later visiting In Toledo, o..
and in New York city. While In Co.
1umbia Miss Thompson met Miss Mary
DeCamp. who Is one of the faculty of
the University, and they were togeth-
er in New York. Miss DeCamp has
friends in Pensacola, and also many
In DeF'uniak, where she made hsr
home with DIR. and Mrs. FELTON,, who
will learn with pleasure that she is
making success as one Of the faculty
of Columbia University. She has
Travelled much abroad during the past
two years, and has attained several
degrees in her college work.
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02

able record at Tulane, and his friends
here are much interested in his prog
ress and predict for him much success
in his profession.
Mrs. j. s. Fleming left Sunday for
Montgomery, where she Is the guest Of
friends and relatives.
Mr.. Dan Mcmillan, who has been
spending some time in New York city
and other northern points, Is at home
again.
Mr.. Harrington, Southern manager
Of the Hamburg-American steamship
line, who has been spending several
days in the city, has returned to New
Orleans.
Rev. Grant Knauff and Mrs. Knauff
are expected on Saturday from north
ern points, where they have been
spending a delightful vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Stillman have
returned home after several weeks
spent most enjoyably in the noun
tatns.
Mrs. Eugene P. Roch, who has been
visiting in Mobile, has returned home
accompanied by her children. Mr..
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02

the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Sange. on Romano street, the Rev.
Mr.. Tracey, of the Christian church,
performing the ceremony The bride,
VINO IS an exceedingly attractive young
woman. was simply, but modishly
gowned. There were no cards, the
only guests being the families of the
bride and groom.
Mr. and Mrs. Richards left today
Tor Southport, where he holds an i'm
portant position with the Keyser- Null
don company. They have the best
wishes OF many friends.
The Pensacola journal., 1912-10-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. Hunter Brown has returned
from business trip.
Mr.. William Kirkpatrick, Of Atlanta,
is here for several weeks at the Old
MIL Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle Thornton, who
have been visiting Mr.. Walker Willis
for the past week, will return to the
bay shore on Thursday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thornton will spend the winter
In the city, but will not move up to
town permanently until about the first
of November.
Mr.. Carl King. Of Atlanta, is spend
ing few days at The Old Mill Inn.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 8. McGaughey. who
have spent the past two weeks In
New York and Louisville. are expected
home the last part of the week.