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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
An Echo Of ,ah

ST. Louis e-Democrat: In 1896.
after a number of silver Republicans
had left the national Republican con-
vention. in session here, the Globe
Democrat printed a one-line para
graph saying: Bolt and be damned"
There was in this no profanity, no
tyranny, and no contempt of individual
rights. But there was In 1t the assur-
ance that men who had dared to chal-
lenge and defy the collective wisdom
OF the Republican party sitting in its
highest council, after having submit
ted their cause to It's arbitration and
refused to abide its Judgment had in
yited their own political damnation.
More than this, there was In 1t the
conviction that the party had acted
wisely and we'll in declaring for the
single gold standard and against fiat
money. and that it's action would be
approved at the polls. But, more than
ANYTHING else it was an assertion that
whether the party should win or lose a
single campaign on an issue OF princi-
pie. the party would still survive,
while those abandoning it would die a
political death.
History has been made since then.
The party. then out Of power, came
back into full control Of the govern
ment through strength of the appeal ii
had made to public honesty and intel
ligence in that action against which
/ its boilers had bolted. Its popular ma
jorities have grown with each succeed.
ing presidential election since then.
The boilers who had threatened in
advance that they would desert 1t If q
majority in its counsels should rule
against them, long since passed into
political oblivion The official places
which had known them once knew
them no more. and shall know then
no more. forever. They were political
: ly damned
J Now comes one Theodore Roosevelt
with a much smaller record of eff
} cient public service than some of the
/ men who then damned themselves
, crying out that the party which gave
! them hearing and rejected theil
, plea, will not give him a hearing and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
the boats. Here, we believe, is one
of the most practical arguments yet
heard in connection with river i'm.
provement agitation.
The Anonymous Sneak.

Peoria Herald-Transcript: Every
man in public life has at some time
had his mail polluted by the contribu-
tons of that species known as the
anonymous letter writer Newspapers
are especially afflicted with these
pests, as it is impossible to express
vigorous opinions on the issues of the
day without stepping on the tender
toes of certain number of readers.
The newspaper man, as a rule, ignores
the anonymous correspondent, be-
cause he realizes that the criticism of
al coward is equivalent to honest
mems praise.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
Roosevelt Rides Alone.

job
Roosevelt Rides Alone.
Chicago Inter- Ocean: In an article
in the current issue OF Harper's
Weekly, Mrs. Bellamy Storer, wife OF
the Ambassador whom Roosevelt re-
called from Vienna, asserts that 1t
was by means of her influence and
that of her husband with President
Mckinley that Mr.. Roosevelt secured
his appointments as Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy.
The story does not lack details. One
day., she says, Theodore was rowing
her around in boat. He seemed de-
pressed, confided to her that he had
done about all he could as police COM
missioner for New York and said that
he wanted to be Assistant Secretary
of the Navy, but felt almost sure that
Mckinley wouldn't give him the place.
Whereupon, the tale continues. Mrs.
Storer, the Dear Maria of now IA
nous published correspondence, reas-
sured him by telling him that she and
her husband would do all they could
for him with President Mckinley
Theodore said that nothing would help
him SO much The Storers carried
out her pledge, and the appointment,
the stepping stone to more ample
career, soon followed
All of which makes interesting read
ing. But the question arises, What's
the point-the reason for its publica
ton at this time?'' 1t shows moth
more, If accepted as absolutely cor
rect, than that Mr.. Roosevelt kicked
over the ladder whereby he rose.
Surely that will surprise no one who
knows anything of either Mr.. Roose-
welt or history.
Mrs Storer should find comfort In
the reflection that she is not the only
friend of other days that MIR. Roose-
welt has disowned. There is Senator
Root, unquestionably tower OF
strength to Mr.. Roosevelt while he
was President. Once Mr.. Roosevelt
couldn't praise him too highly. Now
the name of Root is anathema in the
vicinity of Oyster Bay.
| There is Secretary Knox, another
notable example. Mr.. Roosevelt once
thought he was a great Attorney Cen
eral-that he was a sturdy prop to his
administration. Now no one mentions
Knox to Mr.. Roosevelt without first
lstuffing his ears with cotton.
Then there is President Taft. Roose-
welt found him replete with virtues
while he was serving in his cabinet.
Now he is very wicked person in
deed.
4 All of which only goes to show that
Mr.. Roosevelt has taken to heart the
Saying that "he travels the fastest
who travels alone" 1t seems, in fact.
almost incredible, SO accurate is the
picture, that Kipling did not have
him in mind when he wrote these
verses:
! What is the moral? Who rides may
read,
4 When the night is thick and the
!. tracks are blind,
!. A friend at a pinch is friend IN
deed,
But fool to wait for the laggart
behind;
Down to Gehenna or up to the Throne
!, He travels the fastest who travels
alone.
) Wherefore the more ye be holpen O
stayed
Stayed by friend In the hour 0
toll,
Sing the heretical song have made
J, His be the labor and yours be tn
3 spoil,
/, Win by his aid and the aid disown-
e He travels the fastest who travel
alone.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

F. G. Stuart, leading Iowa Demo
crat, insists that the Democrati.
ticket that is wanted and that his par.
ty ought 10 have is William j. Bryan
for President and Robert NJ. La Fol-
lette for Vice President. In the view OF
the same gentleman, next, if not fully
equal to Bryan and La Toilette the
strongest ticket that the Baltimore
convention could possibly name would
be William j. Gaynor of New York
and John F. Shafroth of Colorado
The Democratic party is likely to GO
farther and fare worse
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
AN OLD ARMY DRUM.

AN OLL AFhM Cn0us
1t beat the reveille long and loud,
To wake the camp in the morning
gray,
And summoned us to our many tasks,
And sounded Taps" at the close OF
day
Its muffled tones in a funeral dirge,
Fell sad and slow Ger some form OF
clay,
And when the chaplain said Dust to
DUST"
1t played Lights out" ere we turn
ed away.
1t beat Long rolf at the first alarm
From scout or picket, by day or
night,
And led us forth to the battlefield
With hearts made strong for the
coming fight.
1t went ahead onsthe weary march,
And tapped the notes of some STIR
ring song,
That brought the words to thousand
lips
And cheered us UP as we tramped
along.
1t throbbed with JOY when the news
of peace
Ran down the lines in mighty
shout;
It called from trenches the smoke
stained men,
And played Farewell" when we
mustered out.
Now worn and gray like the comrades
brave
Who faced the bullet and screaming
she'll
1t beats no more in camp or field
The old commands in rolling
swell.
For in the garnet 1T lies at rest,
With furnished frame and frayine
string
And overhead from rafter brown
The drumsticks dusty and idle
swing.
-Adella Washer in Leslie's.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

Now that the primary election is out
Of the way perhaps some one will
take the trouble TO enlighten us as to
whether rhubarb is a vegetable or a
fruit, AS indicative of some difference
Of opinion on the subject it may be
noted that the wholesale grocery
houses list it under fruit" and the
seedsmen list IT under vegetables. -
Which are right?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

Recognizing the effect of the high
cost of living. the Methodist general
conference raised the salaries of the
bishops from $4,000 to $500 year.
Meanwhile the average Methodist
minister will continue to work for
practically nothing and find himself. .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

Strawberries in this vicinity this
year are larger and more luscious
than for many years. The yield also
is better than the average There's al
ways lot for the dwellers in this
part of the vineyard to be thankful
for.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

Zion City women avouch that they
would rather kiss hog than man
who uses tobacco. Any hog that
wants ours is welcome to it! rejoins
the caustic paragrspher of the Peoria
Herald Transcript.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
For the first time within the Nom.

For the first time within the mem
DRY of the oldest inhabitant trade is
laughing at politics this year. Here
tofore it has been timfd and has ex-
hibted unmistakable signs of nerv-
BUSINESS. The conclusion seems to be
warranted that it doesn't take the
politicians seriously.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

fellow could get through with 1t in,
side Of about eight years. SO think
we ought to stick to Mr.. Roosevelt
and give this man, Ta-aft, about four
years more in which to finish his
job .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
Certificate Re-extending
Charter

-
Charter
Treasury Department
ONCE OF the Comptroller Of
the Currency,
Washington, D. G., May IS. 1912.
Whereas, by satisfactory evi.
dence presented to the undersign-
ed, it has been made to appear that
"The Keokuk National Bank" To-
Gated IN the City OF Keokuk. in
the county OF Lee, and State of
Iowa, has complied with all the pro-
visions Of the Act of Congress ito
enable National Banking Associa-
tons to extend their corporate ex-
istence, and for other purposes,
approved July IL, 1882, as amended
by the act, approved April ~. 1902;
Now, therefore, l, Lawrence o.
Murray, Comptroller of the Cur
rency, do hereby certify that THE
Keokuk National Bank located in
the City of Keokuk. in the County
OF Lee. and State of Iowa, is author
lied to have succession for the
period specified in Its amended
articles Of association: namely, I'M
til close OF business on May rs,
1892.
in. testimony whereof witness
my hand and seal Of Office. this
18th dag of May 1912.
tSigned)
LAWRENCE o. MURRAY,
Comptroller Of the Currency.
Extension No. I'LL.
Charter No. 1892.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

Upton Sinclair insists that America
is going to the dogs, but it doesn't fol-
low that the houn dog candidate will
be elected il nominated
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
Literally.

did you see where a murderer In
New York, sentenced to the electric
chair, declared the joke was on him!"
THAT sort Of humor is shocking"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.

When trouble comes wise men take
to their work weak men take to the
Ebert Hubbard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-04

1t beat the reveille long and loud,
To wake the camp in the morning
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
ATTITUDE TOWARDS CORPORATIONS.

Let those capital. Come midst, hi!d railroads. eaaship rs caunees the mines Of coal and copper and gold employment peQfe possible, and all energy. daring Ga be without hasanc We do will help succed do We realize Alaska cannot be developed without the aid of capital The cannot build risrad steamship line coal establish and. without these things. gushes. deveon Impossible enterprise has hold and there employment peoples and if people have employment they butcher the baker, merchant business houses m and pail of depression the land.
 But let also and the You interfere with the ntimdate hands off the hem o the of the white robbed figure for better fore the law than tae citizen insignificant of your employees.
 You Legislatures Councils the end ha, ehey confer special privileges aon advantage, Your business the making
 You of tc which support of this Commonwealth.
 Let then If np develop to within the law do the right thing and the fair thing and thing welcome the flowers of May with the loot, destroy, obligations the hand of honest will M cnche from midst.
 encourage capital Aask just and fair power opportunity to oppress onr people,.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Barbarous.

Mrs. Greening-Aud what does this statue represent? Mrs. Browning That is Psyche. executed in terra cot ta Mrs. Greening-Poor thing. They are so barbaroua In thGsc South Amer lean countries Transcript.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
On the Staee.

Actor-The people in this town don't understand acting. I'll be banged if l ever Get hcre again. Stage Manager You will. my boy. It was all could do to keep the audience from lynchin= you tonight.-IirpincOtt's
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Fathers Joy,

What did you buy your little son that expensive mechanical toy for: He isn't old enough to appreciate ft yet"
 "I know. but Fil get Il Tor of fun Free PresS.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Just Like a Picture,

"SheR as pretty as a picture" aaid the young man.
 "Yes" replied the young woman, with q glance nt her riyal's complex. ion. "and hand painted too" Stray Stories.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Captains of Ocean Ltners.

The captain of an Atlantic liner re= ceives little more than $50 fop taking g ship worth s5.o0ooO0 valuable cargo. 2,OOO passengers and a shipment of spe- cie across 5000 Milea of the worst ses. in the world.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
L6nua ary,

January dorlyes its name from the Roman god Janus, who waa represent. ed with the two faces. One waS the face Of an oh, n,ae. typi4-!r:, ;hc past year. tac othrr that af youth, in ref srence to the new year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
She SeI,eved Him,

She-What has happened to Miss Murdock? He-That atfahIa young follow told her she had II musical laugh aud she went into mysteries o"c" one of his storieS -Woman's Home Companion.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18

Next thing yoa know the pollit- cians will be quarfellng aver tue division oi the royalties on the fight films, ,-Ex
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Soft irea Horssshoes.

In Spain very few horseshoegs have f9fges h their sheps. They make their shoes without tbe aid of q tfFs. & nosst- hility largely dHs aa the pnre. soft. ductile iron ppiiaapily manufactured with wood and charcoal
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Naval Dentistry.

eve wore saiIln." @.id the old nnar- finer, right in the teeth of the gale"
 Was that the time when you ran right into the jaws of death. Uncle Si- las?" breathlessly interrurted his ju- venile auditor, Trihune
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
kcsfess Traes,

Forests of ieadass trees are to be ssund in some parts Of Australia. The trees Pspire thsoHgh a little stem which apparently answers the same purpose as q leaf. The tree Is known as the leaflcss acacia.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Could Go as Far as fie Liked.

in the wounG."
 Better take a few more. doctor I'm going to make the accident insurance company pay the btlf.'-New York Press.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18

It's a safe bet tlaas Uncle Ike Stephenson has been doing some. hard thinking since the Senate did the Lorimer Expulsion Act.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18

Suhjeet for & honk~falso for a sax) kalkin's colossal collection of classical canines.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18

It's the Alaska sunshine that has aaus d five Front Street business houses~to purchase awnings.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18

Fishermen may strike but she sawmill whistle is oa the job each morning at seven,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
Perhaps Premature.

"Can marry yonr daughters" asked A.
 Gan ron support herr" conntcrNl B
 "L0riy." exclaimed 4. maybe was premature: Have you lost your tol,:" Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Wrangell sentinel., 1912-07-18
The Forbidden.

The Forbidden. And what is your favorite game. my little man?" asked the friend of the family.
 "Oh. any game mother thinks is ton rough for me to play" replied the lit tie man-Phlla deiphia Record.
 .. Animal Life.s.s #.4. .ls :. The average life o. an elephant Is d century, while a rabbit lives seven years and a COW fifteen.
 Newfoundland. Newfoundland is thc old British col ony and was discovered by John Cabot in 1497.
 Patients and Patience. First DOctor--I hear your practice has got very small. Second Doctor Yes; I'm getting out of patients.
 AFactor Tn tho Problem. Blanche-Does she love him: Clara- How can she tell? Sue doesn't know yet what his income is.
 Early Chinese Autonomy. Astronomical observations ia China were carried On as. far back as s3oa E. C..
 Cold Air. Cold air contains more oxygen than warm air, requires fewer respirations and consumes less heart energy.
 Remorsa That is the bitterest af alto wear the yoke of our OWE wrongdolnS.- George Eliot.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-15
WILL BE HERE
 NEXT SUMMER Steamer Cordova Has Accomoda- tions for Two Hundred
 Passengers

II was originally intended to ii ing the Alaska steamship com- nany'S new steamer CordOva around to the Pacific in ballast. An opportunity presented where ny thc boat could load a general Cargo of mcrchandisc in PhiladcI- I.hia for Nome direct and she will nIakr one trip before coming on the NaIdrZ run. The new vessel was being built for Olsen x Ma purchased from them by the Alas ka Steamship company. She was sent down the ways at the ship building yards of Harlan, lIol- IingSworih X Go. at Wilmington, bel, January 8, and was chris tened the California. Her new owners will name her lhr Cor dOva.
 Capt. Fred Warner, the veteran Alaska mariner, who has been master of the steamer COrwin, op- eraled by the Western Alaska Steamship company, and the steamship St. CroiX, of the North Pacific Steamship company, will be in command of the COrdOva on her long voyage.
 The COrdOva is to be cOmplet- ed by March 5 and will be ready to sail from Philadelphia for Nome carly in April. She is steel, double bottom, oil-burning vessel of 5000 tons cargo capac- ily.
 Her length is 252 feet, beam if feet, and depth 20 feet. She will be capable of maintaining a speed of fl i-2 knots an hour.
 The vessel has accommodation for 57 first cabin and i5O steer age passengers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-15
At Congregational Church.

The members fellowship meet ing was held last evening and we'll attended. The pastor, Rev. John son, gave a very earnest Bible reading on Christian Fidelity" how those who prOfessed to be followers of Christ should live, practically demonstrating in their daily avOcation the teachings of Christ; not only abstaining from evil but from the very appearance of it; at the same time mani fest'ng cheerful spirit because of the indwelling of the divine spirit and the peace of God ruling and rcigning over the life.
 After the address many Opin- ions were expressed by all pres cnt, also questions asked, which the pastor answered.
 There will be special meet ing of the Congregational orch eSlra and choir tonight at s o'clock. Helpers invited.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-15
a Desperate Remedy.

"A Desperate Remedy" at the Orpheum tonight; a picture that is one thousand feet of fits of laughter, and fine cure for the tired feeling after last nights mask festivities. Program:
 Overture, orchestra.
 Home, Sweet .Home," depict ing the homes of different peo- ples.
 Illustrated song.
 "The Way of the Red Men," In- dian scenic picture.
 "A Desperate Remedy" flLs of laughter.
 Good music.
 A complete change tomorrow evening and straw night. Satur- day and Sunday vaudeville.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-15
Alaska Waits for conareso.

Alaska's variety of resources is reflected in the table of imports and exports just published, which goes far to dispcl any impression that il is a wilderness, with no at fractions except to the gold min or. The increase of over S5, ,00O,- 900 in exports in the year 1911 is in copper orc and matte, fish, fish and whale oil, furs, marble, tin orc and concentrates. The ex- ports of other merchandise have also materially increased.
 Exports of gold and silver have actually decreased about S5O0,- 900. The depression resulting from Inc embargo on development of western Alaska has caused a decrease both in imports and ar rivals of passengers in that sec lion. Bcring sea shows q de- crease in imports of over Si ,200,- 900, and southeastern Alaska alone shows a material increase, while St. Michael and the Yukon river barely hold their own.
 Alaska has reached the limit of it's development by means of sea transportation to it's coast, foot or dog sled to the interior or steam boat on the Yukon. It's further development must be by means of railroads penetrating It's heart.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-15
IMPORTANCE OF LITTLE MILLS

In glancing over our exchanges
 it is pleasing to not the large number of small milling plants being installed and operated in
 many parts of the mining camps of the western states. A few years ago it seemed to be the general opinion and belief that there was but little use in mill installation
 unless d large and costly plant was built; and these, as a gcn3r- al thing, were erected for the treatment of ores from mines which were but little moro than
 prospects, the result being that many failures were recorded. Now, however, common sense Is gaining in asccndcncy, and com- panicS owning small mines, claim owners who have a small tonnage of good orc in sight, are begin ming in realize the fact that the way iu build up is to begin in a
 small way, at the bottom, and with a small reduction plant in operation lay the foundation for greater things.
 There are many cases where owners of good little mines, of promising prospects With favor able ore ShOwing$, have been un- able tO interest capital in mine development and mill equipment, and who have almost lost hope of receiving assistance from men of wealth and means. In a number of cases, however, such mine owners have realized that they, themselves. are independent of inc investor, and have equipped their properties with small mill ing plants. Some have rcSorted iO the Old-tinr araStra, while others have put in one and two stamp mills or small chilians; and now they are sending in small bars of golden bullion every few weeks and are in position SD that they are immune from the effects of hard times and arc almost in ig- nOrancr of financial depression. At the same lime they are drvcl- opinG their mines and paying for ihiS development with the output of ihrir liIilr mills. They are putting in needed mine equipment and, when the condition of their properties will justify, they will put in larger reduction plants un- iii. al last. they will have attain 1 ed a position in keeping with their original ideas of inc kind of a ! plant a prndurinG mine should have.
 A dozen little mills. in success ful operation in any district. are of more importance and value to the district than iS one big plant fhaf has proven a failure. These little mills, grinding out the vel low metal, OF producing a profit able grade of concentrates, have most stimulating effect upon the mining industry. They mean ready money and encourage Oth- CTS to follow Inc successful ex- ample. They mean that a small property, with a small mill, can be pr0fitably Oprrated; whereas, without the mill il would be prac- tically worthless. II means. also. that the owner is not compelled fO spend months in a generally fruitleSs cndeavOr tO interest cap- ital in his enterprise. for he is taking out the real stuff every day,
 and at rate which will pvpDtu- ally make him independently rich. Mining Science.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-15

These railroads cannot attract capital until amendment of the land laws opens the way to do- velopment of those resources which will yield traffic. Capital, labor and enterprise all wait for congress to act.--Portland Ore gOnian.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-15
FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF MAINE DISASTER

Washington, Feb. i5.--Thc fourteenth anniversary memorial services for those who lost thelr lives when the Maine was destroy ed are being held today.