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

Interfere, controls the distributing sys-
tenn supplying the natural market for
power? ..
| Distribution of power, with other
public utilities, is considered by most
| economists to be a natural monopoly
a service that can be better and more
economically rendered by monopoly
than by competition. President Van
Hise, of the University of Wisconsin,
in his book on the subject, points out
that the generation and distribution
OF power Is natural monopoly and
should be recognized and treated as
such. Experience has shown that
monopoly in the power business in.
creases diversity of use OF current,
resulting in increased load factor and
consequent reduction of unit cost.
Shall we refuse to allow the use OF
weterpowers to the corporations con-
trolling natural monopolies, and at
tempt to force unnatural and unecon-
omic competition in the distribution of
power? Shall we, in blind prejudice,
compel these corporations, because
their business is a natural monopoly,
to 60 on burning coal and oil where
they could reduce the cost Of their
power by using waterpower?
Suppose these power companies
were all burning wood, that the gov
eminent controlled the coal supply,
and that to substitute coal for wood
under the powerhouse boilers would
cheaper cost OF power. Who would be
so foolish as TO propose that these COM
panfes, because they held local fran
chises giving them control of the nat
ural monopoly of the power business.
should not be allowed to burn coal. or
that the government should TX the
price of coal so high that it would be
cheaper for them to go on burning
wood and denuding the forests? still
this is the attitude of some men who
are trying to scare the country with a
water power trust bugaboo, and who
are urging that waterpower develop
ment should be discouraged by high
rentals or taxes on use of water
rights and power and dam sites.
There are few sections where
utility corporations having monopoly
OF present waterpower development
are opposing this legislation because
they do not want further develop
lent that would lead to the establish
ment of new industries. increase de-
mand for power, upset the conditions
they now enjoy, and possibly bring
about reduction in power prices.
Utility corporations and power COM
panies are all subject to state regula-
zion as to their rates and service. The
pending bills make companies operat-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02

We are exclusive agents in
Keokuk for "Frolaset Cor
SETS" the best front-laced cor
set made at $500 to $500. Let
us show you why they are the
best.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02

When you can buy a silk crepe
de chem or tub silk waist at s1.9S.
you can count 1t a big bargain.
We have them now.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
Spring Has Come,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, April 1.-Sprtng is
here. Pittsburgh scopped the nation
and reported the first straw hat to-
day-but the circus arrived in New
York. The first pear-fo' nance will
be next week. 1t was So here Fri
day, around so today and the Brook
Ign Rapid Transit company put Tn
open cars on some of its surface
lines.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02

to the Mount Pleasant Free Ffe a.
Frank Whitaker. who was -,
feated for congress by Congresses.
Kennedy in 1914, will not De hat
date this year. It is understoou !,
the friends of Attorney 5. X. lraC.
this city are urging him to neco. ais.r
candidate. :, Mr.. Tracy is an .
brother of George S. Tracy, t"i''
candidate against Mr.. Kennedy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
ERUNA


For over forty years it
has been used as A TONIC
AND STOMACH REM
EDY. Peruna aids the APP
petite and gives new life to
digestion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02
D0D6e BR0THeR5
MOTOR CAR
You have read the specifications
before but you can well afford to
read them again reminder Of
how fine the car really is:
.SPECLFICAT TONS

5os r.
,p s and sgssh feed Eccentric pump driven BY ''fa
IN gallons Tubular radiator centr
caRRuR R special
high tension waterproof magnetic sinpl
STARTING sYsTTaM-12
WIZARD fo s,054s o1ss nS rear Of chassis Fitted with
opscity IS gallons Stewart vacuum fsea
.sssss;:: s;i:5 5 s
en r1o and s s on
and dash 1 RDe .oranr three speeds
sa sS one reverse All gears CHROME
c1,UTcH~Annnum special
ssa rsn Tsf s5s ard s
sFn r 95 @sas on left side of
chassis 17.tnch steering Wheel . and - rs+,a WITT, STANDARD
Welding oonpanys p. rim furnished
rass-ssst
gts | es a saae and All
coIoRE6eny black with dark blue wheels ,-. ,.,
RENDERS 1dnoeum
aluminium bound running boards
TREApD5s inches inches
es Vision rain a vision yen ns a hood
1AMPs-Eearc headlights with DINNER tail light and dash
po1PMENr horn; rail-
s 1e P' asR a3o A5 2oo ponnas
pay you visit
The gasoline consumption is unusual,
The price Of the Touring Car 6. soss
.,z= u
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02

Urging Tracy for Congress.
Burlington HawkEye: According
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-04-02

is nitric acid, produced from saltpeter,
imported from Chill. General CrCZier,
chief of the ordnance department has
several times urged upon the United
States the necessity for providing a
domestic supply OF nitric acid in Or
der to assure continued production in
case Of war.
Works In Europe.
European governments, it is stated
in the proposition submitted. have OBJ
tanned such supplies by means Of
elecNo-chemical establishments in
which nitric acid is taken from the air
by electricity. In Mr. DuPont's letter
he offers plant to be constructed by
the DUPONT compeny-a hydro-electrlc
plant and electro chemical plant,
which would supply the government
with nitric acid.
Hugh l. Cooper, consulting engi-
neer for the DUPONT Co, who pre-
sented the proposal to Secretary Bak-
er. said that the construction Of the
proposed plant would involve an in
vestment of $2o,00o,000, and that Its
establishment was impossible under
the present water power laws.
Under a proposed bill referred to
In Mr.. DuPont's letter which Mr..
Cooper said would be introduced to-
morrow, promise is made for grants CT
leases of power and dam sites in nav
igable streams for fifty years, the
rates 6 power to be regulated by
state commission or by secretary Of
war.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

done [ was also very gloomy and dis
couraged. One can imagine the serious
ness of my case In my losing weight from
176 to 119 pounds. | was also suffering
from woInan's weakness. l took half a
dozen bottles of the 'Favorite Prescrip-s
ton Continuously, with the Pleasant
Pellets for constipation, with most ex-
celient benefit. After fay health began
to improve I gradually regained my
weight until came up to my former
weight of 176 pounds. / gratefully tes-
tify to the virtues of Favorite Prescrip.
ton for women, and Pleasant Pellets
for liver and bowel troubles. ''-MRs. /. Nj.
ALLEN, 153 st. Francis, Tallahassee, Fla.
The use of DR.. Pieree's Fayorite Pre-
seription makes women happy by maxim;
them healthy. There are no more crying
spells. :" Favorite Prescription cures in
| famnation and female weakness. II
makes weak women strong, sick women
well.
Like an open book, our faces tell the
| tale OF health or disease. Hollow cheeks
and sunlSen eyes, hstless steps, sleepless
1 nights-teI of wasting facilitating dis
ease SOME place in the BODY. It may be
one place or another, the cause is gener-
| ally traceable to . common source,
Get the Prescription to-day either
| In liquid . tailet forul-if you want te
bette yz.sT p ;eicalls condition speedily
A
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21
NOTICE THEM NOW

Last night, after supper, the mem
bers of the Ocala Rifles lined up in
front of the armory and began to
drill. They had crowd in few
minutes. The sidewalks for hun
bred yards were soon thronged with
men and women, eager to watch the
boys in brown, who may be whirled
in troop trains to the other side of
the continent before the week is over.
Soon the company changed from line
to column and marched to the square,
where for the better part of an hour
they went thru evolutions. The men
in line were the older members, and
they showed much efficiency as they
marched and wheeled and changed
from column to line, and back to col
umn again. For the first time In
years, there was large crowd te
watch them, and many an eye moist
ened and throat frightened as they
swung jauntily by, the pavement
Fechoing to their rhythmic tramp ant
the lights glinting on their rifle bar
Irels.
In hundreds of communities al
over this broad land, little bands o
linen like this were drilling last night
each a little fragment of the steel
fringed avalanche that will soon 70
!, down on Mexico unless the leaders Q
! ltnat benighted land come to thei
senses in very few days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The members of the Ocala Rifles
were under strict military discipline
yesterday, none leaving the armory
without permission. Enough of them
obtained permission to keep the
streets lively, however. A large pro-
portion are farmer boys, with the
healthy red of the sun on their faces
and arms. They were exceptionally
well behaved. By 10 o'clock last
night, most of them were on their
cots in the armory, probably dream
ing Of the shoulder straps that every
good soldier may aspire to.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Chairman Meffert of the judiciary
committee reported to council last
night that the committee had reached
no decision with regard to the Nash
ordinances to require the railroads to
place gates at every crossing in the
city. Mr.. Meffert said that the COM
mittee would give the ordinances fur
ther consideration, and asked that In
the meantime the city enforce exist.
ing ordinances, one of which provides
for gates at the North Magnolis
street crossing of the Seaboard All
Line. The councilman pointed ou
that this gate, put in, would give al
idea of what could be expected from
this form of protection.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The note sent by the American
government to Carranza is a COM
plete and concise summing up of the
case between the United States and
Mexico. Mr.. Lansing may have writ
ten it, but it is probable that Mr.. Will
son dictated it. After reading the
note, it is impossible 20 come to any
conclusion other than that our gov
eminent is determined to put up with
this condition of affairs in Mexico nc
longer. 1t is the sentiment of a big
and patient man who has come to the
end of his patience.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The Times Union gloats over the
fact that Congress last winter
thwarted President Wilson when he
tried to impress the necessity of pre-
paredness on the country. Congress
viii probably need all the approval
the Times-Union can give it, and
then some. Had Congress gone tc
work and heartily supported the pres
ident, the government would not now
have TO call out tens of thousands Of
Impractical men to support the regu.
lars in Mexico. The country is likel,
to pay dearly in blood and treasure
for the stupidity and stinginess o.
Congress and the grudges of Mr.
Wilson's personal enemies.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Additional recruits to the Rifles up
to a late hour this afternoon were as
follows: Benjamin Rives, Harry E.
Hare, Clyde RUSSELL, Eugene B. Walk
er, Leesburg; William C. Mills, Robert
w. Kinnier, Charles III. Hardee.
Robert F. Mock, A. Leman Jones, Ed
Polly, Llwellyn A. Snow, Ocala; John
s. Aired, Electra; Foster B. Shedd
Lloyd M. Maier, William II. Wisenant
Belleview.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21
LIFE IN THE OLD LAND

At half past two yesterday after
noon Second Lieutenant Marsh OF the
Ocala Rifles gave a Star reporter .
list of sixteen names of recruits that
joined the company since morning. AT
$50, he told another reporter that
the days enlistments amounted to
twenty-six.
Several boys under age would have
joined, but their parents would moi
let them go.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Some fifteen months ago, at a ball
at Belleview, our attention was drawn
to a little, shock-headed boy in
knickerbockers, Willie Whisenant
who danced all the evening with 9
brown-eyed Ocala girl, head or two
shorter than himself. He was among
the soldier boys who greeted US at the
armory last night. How these boy.
do grow!
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

AS soon as the Ocala company
leaves home, its name will be placed
ON this papers mailing list and every
day until it's return, be it three
months or three years it shall be sent
a package of Evening Stars. We have
always kept the boys supplied with
home news when they went to state
encampments, and we will keep the
custom up now when they go further
away.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The Tampa Times declares that
convict work on public roads is most
inefficient; that it should be done by
free labor, and all convicts turned
over to the state. Convicts have done
some very good work on Marion coun-
ty roads. It all depends on who is
put in charge of the men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

If the average citizen of this town
could look over the state press and
see how often the two Ocala papers
are quoted, he would realize bow
much they kept his home city in the
public eye. This is steady and eff
fective advertising, and it takes con-
siderable merit to obtain it.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

One of our good citizens, by no
means rich, however, says that a
committee should be formed to look
after the family Of any soldier whose
pay will not be equal to their needs.
He says he is willing to help any
such family or families according to
his means, and the Star hopes his ex-
ample will be followed.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The Rifles have complete camp
apparatus for cooking, but as it was
packed awaiting orders to move they
have been taking their meals at the
Colonial Hotel, the Ideal and Baum's
restaurants.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Charlie Peyser presented the Rifles
this afternoon with a big box of Ell
Tropicos, one of his finest brands.
Charlie took special pride in decorat-
ing the box with handsome and appro-
pirate patriotic emblems.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

There is no gainsaying the fact
that business is better in Ocala than
it was year ago. And that in spite
Of shutting up our seven great mon
ey circulators, the saloons, last De-
cember.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Just as soon as kind hearted
Charles Peyser knew the Rifles had TO
go to the front, it occurred to him the
boys ought to have send-off, and he
was mighty well pleased this morn
ing to learn the idea was being car
ried out.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Mrs. Anna Tweedy, secretary Of
the Marion Fair Association, is going
after advertisements in the fan
premium book in the most business
like way. She has a good list OF ad.
yertisements, with more in prospect.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Carriers Butternut Bread s; made
of pure flour, sugar, yeast, malt,
milk, lard and salt; it is made and
wrapped by machinery and baked
with steam. 20-h
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The hyphenated vote may go TO
Hughes, If it pleases, but If he is
elected, unless the Star is greatly
mistaken, he will be found to be as
good an American as ever occupied
the White House.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Among the volunteers yesterday
was Mr.. L. A. Snow. This young man
might have stepped into one of the
many situations made vacant by call
ing out the troops, but he preferred to
serve his country instead. It's the
Stars belief he will make good sol
der
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The heavy marching order for the
Rifles consists of two shirts, two
pairs of pants, coat, hat, leggings.
blanket, shelter tent, pins and pegs
haversack and mess kit, canteen, side
arms and gun.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The city has received from the rail-
road commission reply to the reso-
buttons adopted by council in con-
oesnning the site of the union station.
The commission takes the position
that, work having proceeded as far
as it has, it is best to let the matter
stand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The Weathers ordinance providing
that automobiles shall park on only
one side of Fort King avenue in front
of the theater has been emphatically
and numerously violated the last few
evenings. Last night the autoes
stood thick on both sides Of the street
from the Star Office to beyond the
armory.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

One thing may be truly said to the
credit of the administration that 1t
has done its best to get Americans out
of Mexico. If there are any in that
land of danger, it is their own fault
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

That clever boy, George Howell, of
Fort Mccoy, who drove Mr.. Gran
tham's car during the primary~cam-
paign, now has a job with Uncle Sam
and will help drive greaser cut
threats from the border.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Council last night received and ac-
cepted the resignation of City En-
gineer Edward Drake, captain of the
Rifles. Captain Drake may soon be
mapping roads in the city of Mexico.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

At nine o'clock this morning, the
officers of Company A received a tele-
gram from Gen. Foster, asking how
many men were in the ranks. The
reply was sent that there were ninety
six, ready to move at minutes
notice.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Mr.. j. J. Gerig signs and says he
cannot enter the battle smoke him
self, but he saw to it that the soldier
boys had two boxes of the best
smokes today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Charlie Woods, who has been with
the Sentinel in Orlando, arrived yes
terday to take his place in the ranks
of Company A.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Shortly after 9 o'clock this morn
ing we met Deck Davis and Charlie
Peyser headed for the armory. They
said they were going to enlist.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

GtA1lJA1AJAA SCA y NN1N~A@
In every way, was
of a very peculiar
nature. In the first
place, / was lacking
In blood and this
deprived my body
:of nourishnent and
left me In a very
I'll ed, depressed
state, to such an
extent that | was
worn out and had
10 hire NV work
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Strange but so, after man has
been in khaki short time, how read
lily he can sit or lie down on the floor,
the bricks or any other old place that
will take the strain off his muscles.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21
How thoroughly pleasing it is
you will best appreciate by trying
to nd some one detail you would
care to have changed.

The lines of the car are strik-
ing, and the enameled finish
holds it's lustre for a long period.
There is just the right depth,
just the right width and just the
right tilt to the seats. Every
thing you have to touch with hand
or foot is within easy reach. The
compartment at the rear is unus-
ually spacious.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Lieutenant Marsh says that the la
dies of ocala surely are patriotic. AT
least seven have volunteered as
nurses in the last twenty-four hours.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

AS soon as war starts, the average
woman wants to 60 to the front as a
nurse. This is mighty fine trait,
and we would advise any lady who
feels it working in her to at once
take course of instruction as a
trained nurse. Without such train
ing, she will not only be useless but
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21
THE STARS PHONES
The editors phone is
"51-TWO RINGS.

while the business Office re-
mains the same. Our friends
will save themselves possible
annoyance and delay by keep
ing this In mind when calling
up the Star Office in future.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The British and French newspapers
declare that their governments will
support any action the United States
takes in Mexico.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Pure drugs, prompt service and no
substitution in our PRESCRIPTION
department. Tell your physician to
leave yours with US. The Court
Pharmacy. tt
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

The world knows what to do with
;ts criminals but it doesn't know
what to do with its fools.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

Says the Augusta Chronicle: This
country is not apt to swap horses
while crossing the Rio Grande.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21
st. Paul, Mimi, has voted dry

In the days of war, the souls OF
boys quickly grow into the souls OF
men.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21

in the way. And at the front an USE
less woman is even bigger nuisance
than an useless man.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1916-06-21
TIRE, DEPRESSED, LOSING
WEIGHT.

Tallahassee, Fla.-"My sickness, or i'll
health, that DIR, Pierce's Favorlte Pre-