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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-02
The Lawn Party.

The lawn party which was to
have been enjoyed last Tuesday eve
ming On the prettY grounds at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Dewitt,
SIS North Third street, and postpon.
ed, will be given next Tuesday ere
ming when most delightful season
of enjoyment is anticipated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-02
Natural Food Of Man.

And God said. Behold. have given
you every herb yielding seed. which Ia
upon the face OF the earth. and every
tree. In which is the fruit OF tree
yielding seed; TO you 1t shall be for
tood.-Genes!s 1:2s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-02
Bright LInht In Calamity.

Times OF general calamity and con.
fusion have ever been productive 9
the greatest minds. The purest ORC
Is produced from the hottest furnace
ard the brightest thunderholt Is elicR
ed from the darkest storm.--Lacop
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Holt OF West
Point. H., and Mrs. S. p Camp, of
Carthage. came to Keokuk in the for
mer's auto on a business trip yestcr-
day
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-02
Y.W.C.A. NOTES
Joint MEETING.

Monday night al $50 o'clock joint
meeting Of the advisory board and the
building committee o, the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association win be
held ar the association rooms to
again look over the amended plans
for the new building.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
PRESIDENT TAFT TO
ATTEND SAENGERFEST
He Will Leave Early Monday to
Participate In Festival At
Philadelphia.

President Taft will leave Washington
early Monday afternoon for Philadel-
phia, where he will be the guest of the
Germans participating in the Saenger-
fest. which began today, and is being
attended by Germans from all parts
Of the country. The President will
make an address to the German singers
and will return to Washington Monday
night.
Members of the United German Sing
ing Societies who are to leave tomorrow
morning to attend the Saengerfest at
Philadelphia are confident of winning
laurels in the Quaker City as the re-
suit of visit to this city yesterday of
Musical Director Kumme, of the saen-
| gerfest.
Director Kumme came to Washington
| with the specific purpose of hearing the
| chorus of Washington singers. He eN'
| pressed himself pleased at the merit
| shown by the local singers and declared
| they would hold their own at the great
| musical festival.
| Director Kumme left yesterday af'
| ternoon for Baltimore where he viii
| hear the Baltimore singers who are Il
| attend the saengerfest. On his arriva
| in this city the musical director wa'
| met by a committee. consisting Of VII
liam Wiegmann, Schmidt, Lepper
| Waldman, and Behrens, and was enter
| tained during his stay at the washing
| ton Saengerbund clubhouse.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Platform Bmes Republican Tariff Increasing Cost Of Living United Sate
DEMOCRATS URGE
TARIFF REVISION
Platform Ready for Presentation Is Progressive Through
~out-Single Presidential Term One of Its
Planks

ments, and pledges an adequate navy.
Denounces Republican Administration
on charge of extravagance, ana de-
mands return to simplicity and econo-
my betting a Democratic government
Favors efficient supervision and rate
regulation Of railroads, express COM
panies, telegraph and telephone lines,
and a valuation of these companies by
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
and also Legislation against overissu-
ance OF stocks of these corporations.
Revision of Banking Laws.
In connection with a demand for such
a revision of the banking laws as will
give temporary relief In case Of finan-
cial distress, there Is a denunciation OF
the Aldrich bill prepared by the none
| tary commission.
The present method Of depositing Gov
ernment funds is condemned. and the
party is pledged to the enactment OF
competitive bidding In State or national
banks without discrimination as to To-
cality.
Pledges party to enactment Of legis-
lation to prevent devastation Of lower
| Mississippi valley by floods, and the
control OF the Mississippi is declared to
be a national rather than a State prob
lem. The maintenance of a navigable
channel Is also recommended.
| Favors national aid regarding post
| roads.
| Rights of Labor.
Repeats partys declaration Of the
platform of 1908 as to rights of labor,
| and pledges the party to an employees
| compensation law.
Believes in fostering growth of a mer
chant marine. and urges speedy enact
| ment Of laws for greater security OF life
| and property at sea.
Reaffirms previous declarations re-
sarding pure food and public health:
service, and says law should be honest
ly and rigidly enforced.
Recommends law reform legislation.
Il Reaffirms position against policy OF
imperialism and colonial exploitation"
in Philippines.
Welcomes Arizona and New Mexico to
ssterhood of States.
=. Demands for Alaska full enjoyment of
rights and privileges of Territorial form
of government.
4 Refers to Russian treaty, and renews
pledge 10 preserve sacred rights of
American citizenship at home and
abroad
Favors Parcels Post.
Favors parcels post and extension of
rural delivery.
Favors such encouragement as can be
properly given Panama Canal Expo
sition.
Commends to the States adoption of
, law making it offense to discriminate
5 against the uniform of the United
States.
Renews declaration of last platform
, regarding generous pension policy.
Refers to the rule of the people, apd
says: The Democratic party offers It.
self to the country as an agency through
which the complete overthrow and ex
tirpation of corruption. fraud, and ma
n chine rule IN American politics can b'
= effected"
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
PLANK IN PLATFORM
THROUGH EFFORT Of
WASHINGTON WOMAN
Mrs. R M. MacLennan for
Protection of Soldiers and
Sailors Uniforms.

The initiative and pluck Of Mrs
Russell NJ. MacLennan. of 5l2 A street
southeast. have been the level and
fulcrum which wedged in a new plank
in the platform now being adopted
by the Baltimore convention.
Invading the Monumental City on
behalf of the society of which she Is
president. that for the Protection of
the Dignity and Honor of the Uniform
of the United States, Mrs. MacLennan
made her fight boldly for a clause in
the platform commencing to the sepa-
rate States laws which make 1t an
offense to discriminate against the
uniform of the soldier and sailor lads
OF the nation.
She met Senator Pomerene OF Ohio
Thursday at the convention, and
broached her idea to him. At first he
was inclined to discourage ner in the
attempt to have the plank inserted in
the platform. saying 1t was too late
for any additions or amendments. FL
nally, however, he determined to es-
pouse her cause, especially as from a
DC litical point OF view, it was bound
| to prove popular and profitable. and II
has been adopted Twelve states have
now passed laws making Il an offense
! 10 discriminate against the United
| states uniform. and II Is hoped tc
| hrIng the rest in line through the In
| frcnce of the Democratic approval
The Washington times., 1912-06-29

BALTIMORE, June 2e.-The Demo
cratic platform is ready for presenta-
ton to the convention as soon as
ticket has been agreed upon. The plat
form contains upward Of 5000 words,
the leading planks being devoted to the
subjects of tariff reform, the high cost
of living, and the antitrust law.
not be made public until submitted to
the convention, the nature of the party
declarations became known. the plat
form is progressive throughout.
The platform, summarized:
Reaffirms the party's devotion to the
principles Of Democratic government as
formulated by Jefferson.
Want Tariff For Revenue.
Declares for a tariff for revenue only
and denounces "the high Republican
tariff as the principal cause of the un-
equal distribution Of wealth"
Favors Immediate downward revision
Of present duties, especially upon neces-
saries Of life Also favors gradual re-
duction, so as not to interfere or de-
stroy legitimate industries.
Denounces President Taft for vetoiE1
tariff bills Of last Congress. Condemns
Republican party for failure to redeeir
it's promises of 1908 for downward reVi'
sion." Takes issue with the Republican
platform as to the high cost OF living
cOntenulnS IL ls iaiseiy 'u0 " $50
tariff laws.
Attitude Toward Monopolies.
Favors vigorous enforcement of th'
criminal features OF the antitrust law
Demands such additional legislation al
muy be necessary to crush private mon
opoly Favors prohibition OF holding
Companies. interiocking directors. stool
watering, etc.
Condemns Republican Administrator
for compromising with the Standard Oi
Company and Tobacco trust. Denounce'
as "usurpation'' the efforts of Repuoli
cans to deprive States OF their rights
and to enlarge powers Of the Fedora
Government.
There is," says the platform, no twi
State, In which exploiting interests cal
| take refuge from both"
Election of Senators.
Urges people to support proposed con
stitutional amendments, pending Il
various State legislatures. providing 70
| an income tax and election of Unite
States Senators by direct vote OF tn
people.
As justification of the demands Of tn
party for publicity Of campaign expen
ditures, attention is directed ito tn
half of the President and his predeces
sor in the recent Presidential contest"
Presidential Primaries.
Declares for Presidential preferenc
primaries.
Directs national committee to provid
for selection at primaries of member
of national committee.
| Pledges party to enactment Of lay
prohibiting campaign contributions b
corporations and unreasonable cam
paign contributions by individuals.
Favors single Presidential term an
making President ineligible to re-elec
ton.
Felicitates Democratic Congress o
record, enumerating important achiev'
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
DEMOCRATS FROM
CHICAGO PAY VISIT
TOSPEAKER CLARK
Four Hundred Boomers
From Windy City Sere-
made Candidate.

with his straw hat tilted slightly
to the northeast on his swelterins
brow. Speaker Clark descended the long
tier Of steps of the House wing of the
Capitol this noon to greet 400 enthusi-
astic boomers from the Cook county
Democratic CLUB. of Chicago.
A big brass band pleyed Way Down
Upon the Suwanee River" and The
IIoun' Dawg' tune as the Speaker
made his majestic descent. and the On
tire roster Of plug-hatted Chic goans,
in long Prince Alberts, cheeIed in Chi
cagn style, waved 6Gs, and raised
banners.
This serenade is the best l have
heard this year" said Mr.. Clark. "I
am glad you men have come to see me
on your return to Chicago, and l thank
you. l am convinced that the nominee
Of the Baltimore convention will be the
next President of the United States. and
hope your president, who assures me
am going to be nominated is good
prophet"
Then the delegation. through its presi-
dent, Michael j. Devine, assured the
Speaker of its fervent loyalty and
wished him all success. 1t then made
the return march to the Union station,
while the Speaker slowly wended his
way up the Capitol steps and back to
the pile Of kilograms that Uttered up his
desk and the rows of callers that were
thickly strewn about his anteroom.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29

stamped around until they nearly caved
In the mines. I have not had a chance
to consult Colonel Guffey, but l am
satisfied that If he had been a delegate
he would have been opposed to interfer-
ing with any sovereign State,' pro-
vided 1t would let Wall Street use II to
work its representatives into the con-
vention.
1t will he remembered that some OF
MIR. Lorimers friends became touchy
on the sovereign State" idea, but the
Senate Is going to send him back home
in spite of the fact that his credentials
are regular. II a national convention
has no right to purge itself of such
men as Ryan and Belmont. II had bet
ter change its rules and secure the right.
However, the chastisement which II
gave to those two notorious represent
atives OF the interests will probably
protect future conventions from a repe'
tition of what has occurred here.
New York a Liability.
In calculating on the nominee New
York should be counted. as a liability
rather than as an asset. No Democrat
can afford to accept a nomination II
New York's vote is necessary TO give
him two-thirds. There Is no Disgusting
the seriousness OF the situation which
confronts the Democratic party. 1t is
on trial before the country. 1t took
| a long step in advance last night wher
| II had the courage to mention by name
three of the most prominent tinanciers
\ of the country and pledge the nation
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
DRAINAGE BOARD
TO BEGIN WORK SOON
Commission Named BY Maryland
Governor Ready for
Action.

Announcement was made today that
the committee appointed by the Mary
land State Board of Health to make
a survey of the drainage areas of that
State, which drain into the Rock Creek
and Anacostia valleys and toward Little
Falls. will begin its work this sum-
mer.
The object of this survey is to free
the District streams of sewage from
Maryland towns and villages.
The committee, which was appointed
by Governor Goldsborough, is composed
OF William T. S. Curtis, chairman
jackson H. Ralston. vice chairman; T.
Howard Duckett, secretary, and several
other members, representing Prince
George and Montgomery counties, and
the Maryland Board of Health.
The scheme is a cooperative one be-
tween the State and counties. The
District authorities have expressed q
willingness to take care of the Mary
land sewage from these nearby commu'
mites, provided II Is delivered to the
District interceptors.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Places New York Delega-
ton Among
Goats.
HOLDS SUPPORT OF
TAMMANY LIABILITY
No Democrat, Says Nebraskan
Can Afford to Ac-
cept II.

that its nominee will be free from en-
tangling alliances with them.
But this resolution Is only the begin
ming. 1t fixes the standard. but the
candidate must measure up to 1t. The
New York delegation Is so closely con-
nected with the predatory interests, con-
tanning as 1t does trust agents, attor-
neys, and officials. that II would cost
a candidate hundreds of thousands Of
votes to owe his nomination to the del
egation.
Certain obligations are also assoctat-
ed with the acceptance Of political aid.
4 candidate big enough to be Presi-
dent would not be guilty Of securing the
support Of the New York delegation
under false pretenses. And he could
not get the support without promises,
expressed or implied. There 10 grow
ing movement among the progressives
in the direction Of insisting that the best
test of progressive candidate Is wheth-
er he Is willing to decline a nomination
, unless It comes to him without the aid
of New York.
There are progressives enough In this
convention to nominate. They ought to
get together and pool their issues. They
| ought to put the interests Of the cause
| above the personal ambition of q candi.
| date. The platform must be a progress
sive one II II Is to meet the approval
1
| fght-a progressive candidate, running
on a progressive platform. and strength.
ened by the Belmont RyaI
resolution.
New National Committee.
There is just one more thing neces
sary to establish confidence in the coun
try, viz: the reorganization OF the ma
ltional committee. This committee woult
drag down to defeat any candidate VIII,
would be foolish enough to allow 1t I,
represent him in a campaign. The con
IVention, therefore. ought, before 1t ad
journs, make some provision for tn
retiring of the men who have showl
themselves recreant to their trust.
| What the country wants to know 1
that the candidate represents the people
i A President cannot serve two masters
Every honest man knows this, and
dishonest man ought to learn II.
does not matter from what section tn
candidate comes. 1t does matter a grea
deal whether, when he takes the oath o
office, he can take II without menta
reservations.
Crisis Is At Hand.
We have any number of men entirel
lqualifed for the position, men who's
Isympathies are with the people. II thi
lconvention will select any one of then
Iup Of honest and earnest men, the pre-
gressive Republicans will not need t
talk Of starting a third party.
The crisis is at hand, and a multitud
OF Democrats are praying that our can
didate may measure up to the require
cessful fight may be made to rescue tn
Government from the hands OF the ex
ploiters.
Copyright. 1912. by Virgil V. McNitt.)
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Catholic Sisters Flock
To Teachers College

Catholic sisters OF every order and
from every part Of the country. are ar
riving by the score 10 attend the sum-
mer session OF the Teachers College
OF the Catholic University. 1t Is now
thought that the estimated attendance
~ 100 Is too low, and much concern is
felt by the authorities as to where they
will house the TEACHERS.
Already the three large dormitories
of catholic University are about filled
py night II $ expected that every room
in these buildings will have leen taken
Trinity College is cooperating In tht
work, and many Of the sisters will be
located there.
In addition to these facilities, th'
university authorities have rented SOY.
eral large houses in the nsighoorhooc
ana are hooking for more. The session
does not open until Monday and I'll:
registration "a datH-two DAYS ahead ol
1Ans-iS far ahead Of SE expee'ation-
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Leader Declares Members
Recreant to Their
Trust.
CANDIDATE MUST
REPRESENT PEOPLE
Crisis at Hand In Fight to Save
Country from Ex-
ploiters.
By WILLIAM ]. BRYAN.

BALTIMORE. June 29.-I am writing
thsi reDUrt before a nomination is made
and cannot, therefore, discuss the can
d:dute. The twelve ballots have not re .
Eulted in as many changes as were
expected. Rumors have been rife ~
10 what this delegation CT that delega-
tion was going to do. Most attent on.
OF course. ia given to New York because
Of its large vote controlled under the
unit rul" by Murphy.
II was reported that New York woul
vote on the tirst ballot for Harmon and
on the following ballots for different
candidates. but up until the tenth bal
lot. when a switch was made 10 Clark,
Harmon was the only one 10 receive the
vote.
Murphy Absolute.
Murphy Is in absolute control Of the
delegation, He Is the. keeper OF New
Yorks consci-ncezGod save the mark
Now the line has been drawn between
the Sheehan goats and New York. ir
spite OF her effort to disguise herself
Is among the goats.
When ] offered to withdraw the sec
! onh rcsolution-the one demanding thai
| Belmont ami Ryan leave the conventiot
| the request. but demanded a vote or
| that resolution.
saw that Murphy and his cohcrt
were looking for an excuse to vot
| against the resolution. and 1t wa
partly to deprive them of any excus
that I withdrew the resolution. ever
withoat their request
What Happened to Guffey.
And in this connection / may add tha
the sovereign State" argument Is some
times overdone. AT Denver four years
ago Colonel Guffey of Pennsylvania
marched down the aisle and inquired
whether the convention would disregar'
the action of a sovereign State AM
throw him out, and the convention salt
Yes" with an emphasis that shool
the rafters.
He went back to Pennsylvania and II
stentorian tones repeated the question
This time about 10000 Pennsylvania
Democrats trampled upon him an
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Woman Killed In
New York Strike Riot

HASTINGS ON HUDSON. N. Y, June
ga woman was shot to death today
during a strike riot at the plant OF the
National Conduit and Gable Company.
Mrs. oJseph Woreska, wife of striker,
was the victim.
She was one of a mob of women who
tried to storm the plant. In trying to
wrest a rife from the grasp of deputy
sheriff Charles Nosster, who was on
guard at the time the weapon was dis
charged. the bullet pentrating the wo-
mans breast. Nossiter was arrested.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
HOT SHOT POURED
UPON COMMONER
Bryan Scored BY Follower Because
Of His Vot for
Clark.

CONVENTION HALL, BALTIMORE.
June "a sensational scene occurred
this morning when former Gov. r. b.
Glenn of North Carolina, Wilson man.
saw Bryan.
I've followed you for sixteen years,
said Glenn to Bryan. IT seconded your
nomination at Denver You denounce
RYAN and Belmont and Morgan as pi-
rates. You hold them up as corrupt.
Yet you sit there in the convention and
vote for the very man they want NOM
This and more hot shot Glenn poured
into Bryan.
bryan smiled and waved his hand. He
Haid nothing in reply.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Elect Capital Woman.

Mrs. Lucia Blount. of this city, has
been elected to membership on COM
mittee of the Pioneer Workers of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs
now in session in San Francisco, Cal.
The contest for the presidency OF the
federation is becoming warm, according
to advices from San Francisco. More
than twenty State delegations held eau
cuses yesterday and selected members
OF the nominating committee.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Harmon Pleased by
Getting New York

COLUMBUS, Ohio June 2s-Harmon
today expressed himself as pleased with
the result of the first ballot at Balti-
more.
THE acquisition of the solid New
York delegation was most pleasing
The governor refused to predict
whether he would gain or lose on sue
ceeding ballots.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
June Brides Fewer
Than Last Year

Cupid's score for this June. the month
of brides, according to the number OF
marriage licenses issued by Colonel
Kroll at City Hall. is $50. while for the
first six months of 1912, the toll ex-
acted by the little god of love was !, ,sI9
During June. 1911. t90 marriage H.
centes we're issued, while during the
first six months Of last year the total
WAS LA7.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Kew Will Retire.

On account of the illness OF his wife.
who stirred UP a naval controversy
several years ago with criticism Of
battieship design, will be retired July
1 with the rank of commodore. He
was naval aid to former President
Roosevelt
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
New Concern Opens
Business Today

The doors open today at 6O9s Seventh
street for the Eagle Woolen Mills Com
pany. a newly established clothing firm.
| The offerings of this new caterer to the
wide variety OF fabrics offered at
| one price.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Lawn Fete Tonight.

A lawn fete for the benefit OF 81
Johns Church. Bethesda, Md, Will be
the residence of r. c. Drum-Hunt on
the mond-Tenlsytown road. il
was to have been held Thursday, but
was postponed on account Of the wealth
OK.
The Washington times., 1912-06-29
Will Deliver Address.

The Rev. W. r. Wedderspoon. pastor
Of the Foundry NJ. r. Church. Six
teenth and Church street, will deliver
the patriotic address in the great audi
torium al ocean Grove. n. j., on July I