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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20
PUBLIC OPINION
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Municipal Facts.

To the Editor of The Gate City:
Hon. John l.. Bleakly, auditor OF the
state of Iowa. has just issued his sew
enth annual report Of finances and
municipal accounts, for the year end
ing March 81, 1914.
To make comparisons we shall en-
deavor to take cities having popula-
ton of from eight thousand to $4,000.
Leaving of the hundreds for conven-
fence. Ottumwa has $4,000 and is
tenth in population in Iowa, then fol-
lows Muscatine, 10000; Fort Dodge,
$4,000; Keokuk, $4,000: Marshalltown,
1900; Mason City. 11,Oo0; Boone, To-
900; Iowa City, 10000; Oskaloosa, g.
600, and Fort Madison. 5000. Cali &C
cording to 1910 census.) Some Of these
towns have increased considerable
II population since men.
The indebtedness of Keokuk, which
s1,177,110 (evidently mistake OF a
n,illion) It's percentage OF indebted.
ness according to it's assessed valua-
ton is enormous thereby. being three
times higher than any other city "a
mistake.) Fort Dodge's Indebtedness
is $4,000, Muscatine. $4,000. Mar
shalltown $4,000 Some cities small
er than Keokuk have an Indebtedness
larger, but they have bonded them
selves for water works and lighting
plants.
keokuk is the only city quoted as
having no cash on hand at the close of
business and the opening of business
March 81, 1914. And makes bad
showing on this account. The report
showed Keokuk reduced its indebted
ness about $4,000 or during its first
year OF commission government; but
afterwards went back to its TO. mer
Indebtedness of about $177,11o. Boone,
Iowa. has an Indebtedness of s24S,0Jo
and Iowa City s1ss,09o, there is one
small town of 1000 which is sixty
sixth In population, as bad of as
Keokuk, with no funds at the end Of
the year. The rest of the towns have
from $1,000 to $4,000 on hand.
For maintenance of fire lighters
Keokuk spends slo.s62; and for fire
kydrants, s11,9ss; Marshalltown, S.
SO. and no expense for hydrants.
Fort Dodge, larger than Keokuk, So
$40, and $3.50 for hydrant rentals.
Muscatine spends ssTs for fire fight
ers, and 1891 for hydrant rentals
While Ottumwa with $4,000, spends
only s8.20S for fremen and s2,6Ss for
hydrant rentals fperhaps owns its own
water works.. Cedar Rapids, Water
loo, Council Bluffs spend approximate
ly $4,000 each for hydrant rentals.
Keokuk has a very efficient fire
fighting force and pays out far more
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

ships filed with the secretary OF STATE
today petitions for elections under VI.
new amendment which provides Una.
any municipality or township MAJ
vote itself dry. Under the Rose Jaw
which was repealed by the amenu.
ment the unit Of liquor legislation was
the county.
Wayne B. Wheeler, chairman OF lne
Ohio anti-saloon league has AREA.
announced that the temperance Ioree.
contemplate q second attempt ~
state wide prohibition at the eiee
tions next November
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

being removed from the boat and
when the work is completed the re
mains will be dynamited. Plans are
being formulated for building a new
boat this winter to take its place. The
loss to the company is not thought
to be over $4,000 above the insur-
ance. The boat was valued at $780,
600.
The steamer Frontenac and barge
Mississippi have been in quarters at
Rock Island for the past month. The
White Collar line boats, Helen Blair
and Morning Star, are also do,niciled
at Rock Burlington Hawk
Eye.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20
To Help Cotton.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20.-In order to
buy cotton for the Red Cross In Fu-
rope and at the same time help the
south, southern women now in this
city will hold benefit performances
this afternoon at local theatre.
Three professional women's clubs, tho
Gamut club, Professional Woman's
league and the Twelfth Night club
will each present a one-act play.
villa HeIt Wakefield planned the af-
fair.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

Atlantic City, N. J., compiled a jag
list OF chronic boozers and sent 1t
to saIoonkeepers with caution to
"cut 'em out" Any Atlantic Cityan
who cannot tread chalk line on the
boardwalk with both feet is an object
of suspicion nowadays.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20
"prys" WIN Come BACK.

CLEVELAND, O., Nov. 2o.-Badly
defeated in the state elections Novem-
Der 3. when state wide prohibition
was defeated and forty "drys' coun-
ties became automatically wet by the
passage Of the home rule'' amend
ment to the state constitution, Ohio
"drys' are already preparing to come
back strong.
More than fifty villages and town.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20
Hunting season starts.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov 90
The bang bang" Of guns and baying
of hounds were heard throughout the
everglades and other haunts OF the
nimrod today, when the open season"
for hunting began. Hundreds Of tour
lists are here to join In the sport
which lasts only three months. Ii
censes are required from all sports
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

Next Thursday is Thanksgiving day.
Surely the United States is in most
favored position to give thanks for
the peace that prevails in this country
Contrasted with the conditions that
prevail in Europe the Thanksgiving on
the part of the American people should
be of the most intensified character.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

A quick-witted man in Atlantic City
put out fire which threatened his
home by pouring 1000 gallons OF wine
upon it. The Importance of having an
adequate supply of fire extinguisher in
ones cellar is again demonstrated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20
Pu+ on the Grill.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 20.-Offi-
Gals OF the Pullman Car company ap-
peared before the California railroad
commission here today to show cause
why their rates for Pullman service
should not be revised. The hearing
probably will continue several days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

at the coming session OF congress and
ask for congressional probe. It is
hoped congress will grant his request
SO that he can get correct informa-
ton about project OF which he now
seems to possess but little accurate
knowledge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20
Baraca-Phjlatheas.

PALATKA, Fla, Nov 20.-The sec
ond annual three-days' convention OF
the Florida Baraca-Philathea Union
opened today. Several hundred dele
gates and national and southern
states officers Of the organization are
attending.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

The Burlington Gazette says that
Hugh Cooper. the father and mother
faith in Keohuk and the Gazette hopes
that his faith will eventually be real
lied not only for Keokuk but enough
left over to cover Burlington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

Rather than go to the judicial mat
with jurymen who refused to sign a
verdict ordered by the court, ST.
Louis judge simply dismissed the
jury. Foxy boy!
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20
xeokuk, Iowa November 20. 1914
MUSIC.
(Sonnet.)

(Sonnet.)
Music, thou sweet toned queen OF
Art,
Reigning supremacy on thy throne,
Claiming all countries as thine own
Bidding all discords to depart,
Yet at tiny bidding, tears will start!
How often thou hast eheered the sad,
Soothed weary hearts till they were
glad;
Drawn devotees from busy mart.
Kings to thee their homage pay;
The idle throng-the savage breast,
ALI at thy feet their tribute lay,
And crown thee Queen Of Art-the
best!
All tongues and nations own thy sway.
And WOO thee as a charming guest!
Warsaw, III. IF. g. COOK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

W. H. Holmes of Ruby, New, deftIy
adjusted action to the surroundings in
celebrating Neyada's apple day by
taking unto himself wife whose
name was Apple.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-20

A Washington dispatch says that
Congressman Rainey will again re-
sumo his attack on the Keokuk dam
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DAILY BY NAIL. .
One year. .S3.00Four months. .$l.0 ~
Six months 49,. 1.50IOne month";. 20
Entered in Keokuk postoffice as sec
ond class matter.
Postage prepaid; terms in advance.
All subscription orders should gil. a.
the P. o. address and state whether =.
Is new or renewal order. u changss
Of address is desired state both the oio
ana new address.
Remit Jy postoffice money oroer'
express ], .oney order. registered letter
OF draft at our risk.
The date printed on the address OF
each paper notes when the subscription
Subscribers failing to receive their
papers promptly will confer FAVOR oS
giving notice of the fact
Address all tons to
THE GATE CITY COMPASi,
No. Il. North Sixth ST.. Keokuk, LOWE.
TIE GATE CITY 10 on sale at the
following news stands:
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c. II. Rollins & Co; 6zs MAIN seree'
Depot News Stand.
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men. Sale or shipment OF game is
prohibited by state law.
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TIE GATE CITY
PUBLISHED BY
THE GATE CITY COMPANY
DAILY BY NAIL.

C. =. sklrvin .......... Manager
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25

Under the expressive title Must
"a tito tho Significance Of which
win not require explanation 10 any
newspaper man-~the Editor and
publisher prints the following
"Cut down the war news" cried the
boss.
And oh, his voice was glad.
Il don't care II the kalser's licked
I've got n two-nage ad,
Cut down the war news what care !
II allies win or fali?
I've more important stuff today
Rozlnskfs IlarRan Sale
70 which Joyous sentiment every
thoughtful reader viii Mt once sub
scribe. llozInski's bargain sale repre-
cents proEress, enlightenment. build
ing up Tho war represents backward
ness, barbarsm, tearing down. Rozln-
skis bargain sale not only brings prof
il ana pleasure both to Roznskl and
the newspaper publishing his two
page al, but results also in a saving
Of money and consequent pleasure to
the thrifty and economical house
wifa. The war brings nothing but des-
oiaiion and misery and want and
10 everybody within the
sphere Of us hlighting influence
From every conceivable point or
view the advertisement Of Rozinskis
hargain sale is better reading matter
than the war news. II is indeed more
important stun
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
BITTER TIMES HERE


The brief announcement In the dis
patches yesterday Of the return from
England Of a Representative Of a
grent manufacturing concern Of
South Bend. Indiana, with an order
from the British government for
sf5, 100000 worth Of automobiles
wagons, slods. harness and equipment,
and that England has also contracted
with q Kenoeha. Wisconsin, firm for
500 automobile trucks while France
has placed an order in Jackson, Mich
aan, for automobiles to the value Of
moro than 100000. IL something
moro than a straw 10 show which
way the commercial winds are blow
ing In this country.
More than anything else. II shows
the process Of readjustment to the
abnormal conditions brought about
by the war has been almost II not
entirely. completed. and that the
American manufactures, who for the
last three months has faced n sltua-
tion OF blank despair. can look for
ward to the immediate coming of the
period OF Unprecedented prosperity
that has been predicted by those most
familiar with the problems confront
Ing the business Interests Of the conn-
try.
Tho nations now at war viii re-
aulrc other things besides nntomo-
hiles. wagons. trucks and harness,
Right horc IN Now Mexico the coun-
Try Is being secured for horses avail
nble for military purposes. Clothing,
food, manufactured articles Of every
description. all must be had BY the
people OF Europe. and II IN 10 the
United states that they must look for
them. with the opening up Of the
factories Of the country on full time
the problem of unemployment viii be
solved indeed there Is every pros
pect that tho problem Of The near fu-
ture will be to secure sufficient labor
to fill the gigantic orders that viii
pour In upon the American manufac-
tirer.
The man who can lind no cheer In
the present Industrial situation In the
United States Is indeed peseimlst II
tx no longer case of n better time
coming the better time IL alrcads
hero. and Il behooves every clifton TO
besilr himself to seize the opportuni-
Ties that now lie right at his door.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
GUARANTEED ADVERTISING.

The New York Tribune. for many
years recognized aa the most hard
hhelled and besotted of all the reae-
tlonary newspapers Of the metropolis,
has. IN the last year Of SO, turned
about face and is now apparently en-
dcavoring 10 live down It's past Rec
ord By going a. far as possible in
the other direction. The zeal OF the
mex reernit eharactnrizes It's new pnl-
ley. Nothing Is too progressive for
4 ia undertake From being the most
conservative Of New York newspa-
pefs Il has come % he the most rad
ical.
Recently the Tribune has UNDER
taken TO guarantee IFS advertisements
-in other words, 10 quote from It's
own editorial columns II guafantoes
It's readers absolutely against loss
or dissatisfaction through the pur-
chase &c may wares advertised in rs
columns II YOU don't like what you
buy you get your money back prompt
II. either from the SELLER or from the
Tribune"
IL this LANGUAGE Is 10 be taken lit
orally. the Tribune has embarked
upon an experiment that viii be
watched with great interest BY the
press and public Of The entire coun-
ny. If Mrs. Jones buys from de-
partment store a quantity Of dress
eoods and finds after they are delNr
cred al her home that they are moi
what she thought she wanted, the
Tribune holds itself responsible for
Inc amount az ths purchase II John
smith buys box q cigars On thar
representation in Tribune ad that
they are up TO a certain standard and
f.nds after smoking two Or three q
them chat nc doesn't Ike them, he
ID invited 70 20 10 the Tribune office
snd get his money back. How far
his sort Of Thug Will SO can only be
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25

determined after the paper has given
It's new plan a thorough trial.
There is such thing 40 news
paper throwing every reasonable
safeguard about us readers in the
character OF the advertising that u
accepts There Is ALSO such thing as
Newspaper itself INDUCING In fake
advertising BY promising 70 do for
is readers whnt Is manIfestly Inn
possible and Inconsistent with a bust
nessllke management OF the paper
II may be possible for the Tribune
honestly TO guarantee It's readers
against dissatisfaction with any ar
tIcle advertised In It's columns and
escape bankruptcy; but we demand
10 be shown.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
rnr EyAorAnoN or VERA cnuz.

Gratifying ~ The announcement
that the evacuation OF Vera Cruz by
the American troops under General
Funston and the occupation of the
city by the Mexican forces under
General Candida AguIIar were ac-
complshed without disorder or frlc-
lion Of any sort and that what
appears 10 be y strong government
has been established IN the city.
whether or not Il was the part Of
wisdom to Withdraw the United
states troops nt this time Is something
TINT can only be determined by fi-
lure events President Wilson has
moi IN The past beon given 20 acting
without full information In regard 10
the subject In hind. and II Is 10 he
presumed that he had fully acquainted
himself with an the circumstances
bearing nn the ACCESSIBILITY of the
move that he made before making It.
Certainly. Il Is TO be hoped that there
viii never again arise a necessity for
this government TO send an armed
force into Mexico.
Tho lrmness with which General
AeuIlar took hold Of the situation
upon entering Vera Cruz can not be
loo highly commended The closing
81 the saloons as . prceaulion againsi
disorder and the rlgIdnesa Of the roR-
ulatlons laid down by the command
ING officer for the orderly conduct Of
the city's affairs lead TO the hope that
the wise regime Instituted by Gem
crai Funston viii be continued and
that Vera Cruz IL to enjoy a proiract-
"a season Of pence and quiet.
There viii doubtless be some 20
entertain sentimental feeling Of re-
gfet that the flag should be pulled
down from any place where Il has
been raised. but II should be remem-
hered that old ulory leaves Mexico
With honor and with nothing 10 be
ashamed Of We are not q nation Of
conquerors aud tbs president has
never let an opportunity pass to re-
lteratc that the stay Of tho troops In
Vera Cruz was merely temporary.
Tho Mexican policy OF the admins
lrationf has ~ times come in for Sc
we're criticism from It's enemies. but
IN the main. events have Justified It's
wisdom. and there ~ no reason TO
suppose that the latest move made
~ the president Is not In line With
the sound policy that has heretofore
characterized his course
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Day Gibbs apace: the rain
Has turned To mist, all stir
or wind among the leaves grows less
Only the night, only the night again,
ON soft -shod feet Is here,
Trailing forgetfulness.
Throughout this quiet country, which
all day
lay Swallowed with no more
OF light than fingers when the sun
has fled
Behind a cloud. o. living gray.
Passionate laDd--what flame burns at
the core
OF this still earth treadg
For flame IL here--no superficial
CLEAN
Such as the south declares
In her blue fires brilliant and hard
az stone.
This flame is kindled dream.
Which through the deeps Of slumher
unawares
Rises--and then X gonei
Pale flame---faint smoke.
slow circlng in enchanted twIiights
spun
From drowsy ecstasy.
Which like a magic cloak,
Fashioned far out OF sight. far from
the sun.
Rest lightly spread upon the earth
and sea.
Margaret sackvilie.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25

tR0oSeveU. in Scrlbners.)
could hardly hobble, and was
pretty we'll laid up. but there aren't
no stop, conductor while a battery's
changing ground" No man has any
business TO go on such trip as ours
unless he will refuse to jeopardize the
welfare of his associates by any de-
ayfcansed by weakness or ailment
of his. II is his duty To go forward.
II necessary on all tours, until he
drops. Fortunately WAS put to no
such test. remained in good shape
Until We had PASSED the last OF the
rapids of the chasms. When my Sc
rious trouble came we had only a sick
man TO spend the hottest hours OF the
day stretched on the boxes in the bot
tom of small. open dugout, under
the well-nigh intolerahle heat of the
torrid sun of the mId-trepics. varied
By binding, drenching downpours of
rain; but ! could not be sufficiently
grateful for the chance. Kermit and
cherrie took care OF me as II they
had been trained nurses: and Colonel
Rondon and I.yra We're no less
thoughtful
Tho north was calling strongly to
tho three men OF the north Rocky
Dell farm TO Cherrie, Sycamore Hit
To me. and to Kermit the call was
stronger still After nightfall we could
now see the dlpner well above the
horizon, upside down, with the two
pointers pointing TO north star be-
low the worlds rim; but the dipper.
with All It's stars. In our home coun-'
try spring had now come. the wonder
full northern spring OF long, glorious
days of brooding twIlights. of cool.
delightful nights. Robin and hluebird,
meadow lark and song sparrow, were
singing in the mornings at home: the
maple buds were red: wind flowers
and blood root were blooming while
the last patches OF snow still fingered;
the rapture OF the hermit thrush in
Vermont, the serene golden melody of
tho wood thrush on Long island.
would be heard before we were there
TO listen. Each to his home. and 10.
his true love, Each was longing for
the homely things that were so dear
90 him, TOR the home people who were
dearer sim. and for the one who was
dearest OF all.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
AUNT MATTHIAS ERRASrny.

tAtchlHon GlObe.)
Aunt Martha Winton went 10 Kan
sas city this week, and had an en-
counter with a woman employed at
the lunch counter In the womens
waiting room OF the Union depot.
Aunt Martha wanted q cup OF tea.
and, after waiting five minutes. called
a waitress who was talking with a
man. The waitress paid no attention.
whercupon Aunt Martha said to her.
ITO my certain knowledge you have
been talking TO that man twenty min
utes and negleoting customers. I'M
less you wait on me instantly I Will
report you The waitress brought
the cup OF ten Aunt Martha wanted.
tut put II down so hard that she
broke the saucer. The man to whom
the waitress had been talking said
that II she We're a man he would hold
her to account for what he called IAN
insult 10 a perfect lady" Aunt Mar
tina talked back TO the man, too.
You think II smart" she said. Ito
keep people waiting while you talk 10
tho bold thing you call perfect
LADY, II my nephew. Joe Harris. had
come with me. as he talked Of doing.
he would have slapped your face"
And that's what Joe would have
done. for he loves his Aunt Martha.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25

The tImid Il concerns 10 ask their way
And fear what foe In caves and
swamps can stray.
To make no step until the event Is
known.
And ills to come as evils past be-
nom.
Not 80 wise; no coward watch he
Keeps
TO spy what danger on his pathway
crcepe
Go where he will, the wise man il at
hbme.
His hearth the earth--~hIs hall the
azure dome:
Where his clear spirit leads him,
there's his road.
by Gods own light illumined and
foresbndowed.
---Emefaou
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25

They carry drill and discipline too
far They're like the two efficiency
experts"
The speaker was Representative
William Gordon. He was critlcising
one of the contendlng armies.
YES" Mr. Gordon went on, 'in
their worship of drill they remind me
of Black and White.
"-Back. old fellow. that was a
queer conference you had with White
the other day. friend said. When
| looked in on YOU, you were both
springine round and round the office
like two racers or two prize fighters.
BLACK frowned.
",'Well. you see.'. he said, I'm very
we'll read up on efficiency. and I
know, OF course. that in an important
conference You must always have
your back to the light. so that your
thoughts. can't be read. But White,
too. has been taking an efficiency
course, | guess, lie is certainly onto
that dodge Why. when we finally got
down to business. we were both sitting
on the window sill"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
MINMEN.

There are wimmens fares. lad.
That are wind and fire,
shiirrln' up the whole world,
Makin' ould desirel
And there's other wlmmen. faith,
Calm md shiiii through ALL
Shtickin' Ia their wan love
Till the hlvens fall
Vans MS foine as hell fire.
Vans as thrue as life
Wan yen leave and weep for.
And wan yell take as wife
Prom Irish Poems. by Arthur
stringer.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-11-25
MISERs ALL
Christian Herald.

The miscr loves the money for IT.
self; he revels IN contemplation Of the
fact that u Ii his. The most Of us
who hold ourselves 10 be superior 10
him love the qualification Of the ply
sicai senses which money brings. And
the ono love IL as vain, o. purposeless
and as utterly selfish as tho other.
The miscr himself voluntarily suf-
fcra for the sake Of money. But the
average rich man makes other peo-
ple--family. friends. employes---do
the suffering, that he may be richer.
Whether a man has $1,000 and lives
in cow shed. or 100000 and
keeps his heart In q counting room,
makes little difference in the long
run. The one Is making slaye--a
mere creature---of himself quite as ac-
tually as IN the other.