davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
RAILWAY SOLUTION
is UNSOLVED
CONTINUED from page y

ness and safety of the patton, the
roads should yield, en- toto to VIII
sons demands.
Should he agree individually to do
SO, it would mean that every road in
the anthracite fields must follow.
The great opposition to accepting
the eight hour day proposal comes
from the western chiefs. They claim
that not only the manufacturers, but
the agricultural communities in their
country are against the principle of
the eight hour day as applied to rail
roads; that shippers won't stand for
rate increases and that they'll find
plenty Of public support II. case they
prefer a strike to yielding.
The full number of railway presi-
dents met at Ii o'clock to hear reports
from the subcommittee OF eight and
the committee of three who called on
the president last night.
Neither committee. it was said, was
prepared to report a decision on an
acceptable plan.
"One thing sure" said one member
of the smaller committee, I'VE do not
desire to buck up against the presi-
dent on this matter. We want to find
a compromise. We represent prop
cray worth $4,000 600, 900 and must
protect it. For that reason we are
striving earnestly to work out plan
that will serve this purpose and at
the same time meet the demands of
the president"
He declared positively there would
be no action by individual roads,
without agreement by all.
We'll stick together" he said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Another Conference.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23-President
Wilson today called Chairman New
lands and Adamson, OF the senate and
house Interstate commissioners COM
mittees to the white house for a ten
o'clock conference.
While nothing was forthcoming as
to the purpose OF the meeting, belief
prevailed that 1t resulted from the
conference held last night between
the presidents negotiations to avert
presidents and probably would relate
to possible legislation growing out OF
the presidents negotiations to avert
the threatened railroad strike.
It is the first time the president has
called in any congressional leaders on
the situation
While congress generally and indi-
vfdually has held aloof to give the
president unhampered rein in his at
tempts to bring the representatives Of
225 railroads together, members have
said that should congress be asked to
take hand, the interstate commerce
subcommittee would be the body be-
fore which the matter first would be
aired.
There is a chance that Senator New.
lands and other congressional lead
ers may decide to press the bill he
recently introduced directing the In
terstate commerce commission to in
vestigate and report as soon as prac-
ticable the minimum, maximum and
average wage paid, with hours of serv-
ire to each class of railroad employes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Wants Membership Increase,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Follow-
ing an hours discussion between
President Wilson and Chairmen New
lands and Adam son of the senate and
house interstate commerce commit
tees respectively. 1t became known to-
day the president had urged immedi-
ate action by the senate on the bill
passed by the house providing for an
increase in the membership of the
interstate commerce commission.
1t is believed the presidents action
is based on the desire to afford the
most rapid hearings possible on the
request for increased rates, antici-
pated in case the railways concede
the presidents plan for an eight hour
day
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
rs TIRED OUT
FROM CAMPAIGN

CONTINUED from page ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23

Moreover, the fool Durchman" re-
manned Around his first farm he
bought land for all the little fool
Dutchmen," Hans and Karl and
johann and Wilhelm and Heinie and
Frieda and Augusta and Lena and
Minnie. And these misguided de-
scendents of the people of Scott
county are just as happy as are the
men who knew so much more, whose
sons are helping collies burst OUT
lumber cargo at Los Angeles, whose
daughters have been compelled to
seek positions as teachers in the
Philippines. And once again, down
by the shores of Salt creek, in the
little school house of some color.
childish voices that in another place
would have sung die Wacht am
Rhine" are singing, Three Cheers for
the Red, White and Blue The
grandchildren of the former Yankee
critic, on the plains of Saskatchewan,
are singing, Rule Britannia" and
God Save the King" while their
young hands tug at the halyard to run
the union jack to the forepeak of
their school house.
River counties? Foreigners? Am
orleans who understand their govern
ment and value their privileges? The
travelling evangelists of gossip, al
ways attending to the business of
others, always engaged in a race to-
ward the west in the hope of beating
the sun to it's resting place! Oh,
well! II everyone attended to his
own business everybody would be
rich, no one could loan money, every
pawnbroker would be bankrupt and
our insane asylums would be con.
verted into memories. Only thosa
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

no chances. binding him A,,,.,s .sfs..teT
care than before, and fitting gag into
his mouth to silence any possible cry
for help. Noreen stood close to the
door apparently listening for some
noise without. yet occasionally direct
ing her glance toward us anxiousiy.
Are you ready?" she asked In low
whisper.
yes; but tell me your plan. need
to know what character / am TO en-
act-RaymondT
mot at first; not in the hall. That
would be useless, as there is q light
burning. Listen" and she grasped my
sleeve in both hands in her eagerness
to explain. There Is a sentry sta
toned outside this door-the colonels
orderly, l presume. but fully armed,
and two others at the trent entrance
These are twenty or thirty feet away.
and out OF sight from this door. am
not particularly afraid Of passing
them"
It's the fellow stationed here7"
Eyes: he win be suspicious OF q
stranger coming out with me, for he
has seen everyone who came In"
There IL only one course to pur-
sue. then. We must trust TO force.
and quick assault which viii give
the fellow no time to raise an alarm.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

now turn that chair, so the back win
be this way, and-sit down"
He knew what / meant, and there
was an ugly look in his eyes, but
gave him no time for action. gripped
him by the collar, twisting my
knuckles into his throat, and thrust
him down into the chair seat with q
violence which caused the fellow to
gasp for breath.
you move when speak," l said
threateningly. "This is no boys play,
Now put your hands back-oh, farther
than that; cross them over each other.
CC1.ie, do you feel the steell ! do not
like you any too well. Raymond: /
know your treachery."
Il did nothing against you," he pro-
tested. wriggling about to gain glimpse
Of my face. II had no authority
here"
mo, but you had influence, and used
it against me. i got the story straight
enough. and can guess the reason.
Sit back straighter; there, reckon
that win hold"
\ stood on and looked at the two
Of them. surprised ct the ease with
which had accomplished the result,
but entirely at sea as to my next move
ment. No plan, no hopeful possibility.
occurred to me; / could but stare va
cantly at my two prisoners, and about
was jammed back into one corner
farthest from the door, his face white.
every bit OF nerve gone, and a red
welt showing where my grip had con-
tracted the flesh. The fellow actually
looked pitiful he was so completely
cowed. But Pickney was OF differ
emit kidney. He sat glazing angrily
at me across the table, with face red
as the rising sun, straining at the
tough leather, his lips muttering in
coherent threats OF vengeance.
"Ill get you yet. you id rascal
heard him growl, "and stretch your
neck without any trial"
And I'll gag that mouth OF yours. .
l answered "and keep it still for
awhile. Oh, yes, you'll open up, my
man! know trick that viii make
you bite the tighter / pull the cord.
How about you, lieutenant Would
you like dose Of the same medicine?'
stepped across to him, a strip OF
cloth In my hand, but just at that in
slant the latch Of the door ratified az
though hand without gripped it. ]
had barely time in which to leap bach
/ AGAINST the walI hidden from yiavy
when the door opened inward. All
saw was the glimpse OF mans hand
and sleeve. The fellow must have
perceived nothing to alarm him, for
he merely held the door aiar.
"A lady to see the colonel" he an
nounced briefly. lust step in, miss
saw her advance two steps, and
then stop motionless, with half-sup
pressed cry Of surprise. The sentry
could not have heard the slight ex
clamation. for he closed the door. tbs
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
Look and Feel
Clean, Sweet and
Fresh Every Day
Drink a glass Of real hot water
before breakfast 10 wash
sout poisons.

Life is not merely to live, but to
live we'll, eat well, digest well, work
well, sleep well, look well. What Q
glorious condition to attain. and yet
how very easy 1t is If one win only
adopt the morning inside bath.
Folks who are accustomed to feel
dull and heavy when they arise, split
ting headache, stuffy from cold, foul
tongue, nasty breath, acid stomach,
can. instead, feel as fresh as q daisy
by opening the sluices OF the.system
each morning and flushing out the
whole OF the internal poisonous stag
nant matter.
Everyone. whether ailing, sick or
well, should, each morning, before
breakfast, drink glass OF real hot
water with teaspoonful Of limestone
phosphate in it to wash. from the
stomach, liver. kidneys and bowels the
previous days indigestible waste, sour
bile and poisonous toxins; thus cleans
ing, sweetening and purifying the en-
tire alimcntary tract before putting
more food into the stomach. The &C
ton OF hot water and limestone phos:
phate on an empty stomach is wonder
fully invigorating. It cleans out all the
sour lamentations, gases, waste and
Rcidity and gives one splendid APP
petite for breakfast While you are
enjoying your breakfast the water and
phosphate is quietly extracting large
volume Of water from the blood and
getting ready for a thorough flushing
OF all the inside organs.
The millions Of people who are both
cred with constipation, bilious spells,
stomach trouble, rheumatism; others
who have sallow skins, blood disor-
ders and sickly compilations are urged
to get a quarter pound of limestone
phosphate from any store that handles
drugs which will cost very little, but
is sufficient to make anyone q pro-
nounced crank on the subject Of In
ternal sanitation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
FEAR TABOO is CONTAGIOUS
So Eddystone Islanders AserIbe TheiI
Ills to the charm-tIoW Cure
10 Made. Az

Many interesting facts with regard
to the practice of leechcraft and sor-
Gerry, the imposition and removal OF
taboo, and the belief in the infection
and cure OF disease by rites among
the natives OF Melanesia were related
recently by DR.. w. H. r. Rivers In the
second Fitzpatrick lecture on "Medi-
cine, Magic and Religion" at the Royal
College OF Physicians, says the Lon-
don Times.
In Eddystone islands, where Doctor
Rivers spent several months some
years ago, nearly every disease 10
ascribed to the infraction of taboo
on the, fruit Of certain trees, espe-
cially the cocoanut and betel vine, the
taboo as well as the sign by which
1t is known being called kenjo.
When anyone suffers from epilepsy
or other convulsive seizure which iss
recognized as kirengge he and his
friends consult one known to have
the power of imposing the kenjo kir-
engge. This man visits the patient
and strokes him from the head
downwards with four leaves called
myou, some moss. SCOT, and scrap
ings of wood, uttering the formula:
Stroke away. Stroke down and
away. Cease thou. Let the man
live; do not return. They have given
me a good ring" The last clause OF
this formula and two in that used in
removing the taboo refer to the feer
the chief money OF the island consist
ing of arm rings.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
NATURE HIDES ITS SECRETS
Scientists. Using the Finest Of Instr.t
nenss. Admit That They Have
Learned But Little.

Greenwich lEag.I observatory was
founded by Charles II. mainly Tor the
purpose Of Investigating the move.
ments of the moon in the interests OF
navigation. hut though generations OF
astronomers have in the intervening
two and a nalf centuries been working
az the problem the moon has not yet
been made amenable to their math.
emafics. The astronomer royal. IN ats
report OF the work NJ Greenwich dur,
ing the last year, calls attention 20
the increasingly big deviation between
the calculated porision OF the moon in
the sky and its real position as shown
0y the Greenwich observations.
This deviation has lately been In
creasins in a serious manner. the error
last year being more than " times
a. large as II was 20 years ago. the
average annual Increase amounting
IN the two decades 70 half second
OF are IN longitude. The cause Of the
failure OF astronomers % make me
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
STUDENTS GOT THEIR MEAL
Chinese Ambassador Furnished Il 10.
Sons OF Mandarins, Though Not by
Any Means Willingly.

An amusing anecdote OF the first
week Of the war is told by Herbert.
Adams Gibbons in his new book,
Paris Reborn" The wards Of the.
Chinese government studying In Paris,
mostly the. sons of mandarins, accord,
ing t0SMr. Gibbons, finding themselves.
suddenly destitute of funds, applied 10.
their ambassador and their consulate.
insvain.
Finally as q last resort so hungry
students literally forced their way
into the embassy, devoured the appe-
tiEingr meal which had already been
served in expectation OF his excel
lency and ended by raiding the pantry.
While they were thus occupied the,
ambassador returned. but being told
BY the concierge what was happening
inside he decided that prudence was
the better part Of valor. Accordingly
he retired to nearby restaurant and
telephoned to the police.
There is nothing Partisan enjoys
better, even Partisan gendarme, says
Mr.. Gibbons, than . good joke. He.
reports that the police did not go at
their task very strenuously, adding.
however, that in the end 1t took more
than words to get the students out,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
SYNOPSIS.


Confederate Sergeant Wyatt Is sent
as a spy to his native county on the
Green Briar He meets mountaineer
named lem TAYLOR. AT a house beyond
Hot Springs they meet Major Harwood.
Taylor murders HARDWOOD and escapes.
Wyatt changes to u. s. uniform, escapes
to the Green Briar country and goes TO
Harwood's home where he hnds Noreen
HARDWOOD. He introduces himself as Lieu
tenant Raymond. Parson Nichols comes
TO the house and Wyatt forces him 20
confess that de has been sent in advance
of Anse Cowan, who proposes TO marry
Noreen at once. and so quiet title to the
land in dispute between the Cowans and
Noreen's dead father. Anse Cowan and
his gang arrive. Wyatt tells Noreen who
he is. They force the preacher to silence.
Unable to escape while the gang is on
the first floor and around the house.
Wyatt proposes TO marry Noreen and
protect her from Cowan. She accepts and
Wyatt forces the preacher to marry
them. Cowan's gang Is driven on by
Federal troops, one Of whose officers Is
the real Lieutenant Raymond. Wyatt Is
trapped, though Noreen attempts to de-
fend him. Wyatt Is taken to Lewisburg
for trial as spy. The camp comman-
dant and Captain Fox visit Wyatt in his
cell In the courthouse basement. He re-
and uses his bOyhood's knowledge OF the
TO the sheriff's Office by means OF a dis
used, old-fashioned chimney. He washes
of the SCOT and changes clothes in the
deserted washroom, and reconnoiters
He surprises Raymond and the camp
commandant.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
BILIOUS, HEADACHE,
SICK ''CASCARETS'
Gently cleanse your liver and
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get . 1O-cent box.


Sick headache, biliousness. dizEi-
ness, coated tongue, foul taste and foul
breath-always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed, fermenting food in the
bowels or sour, gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead OF being cast out
of the system ia re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue it causes con-
gastion and that duh. throbhing, sick
ering headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour. undigested
food and foul gases, take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 1O-cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear. stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months. Adv,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
HER PART OF THE OUTPUT
All That Girl Really Had to Do to
the Gloves Was to Put on the
Finishing Touch.

1--WE got new piece" said Gertie
sWhere% asked Sadie.
in the Right & Let glove factory
Isn't that nice?" said Sadie. Make
me a pair OF gloves some time, VIII
yon?"
Yes. maybe. after a while. ! like
the work awfully we'll"
But isn't there q lot to it?'
mo. not much. It's real simple.
And we girls have lots Of fun"
But how do you ever get those lit
tie pieces sewed in between the
tingers2"
"Oh, you mean the-the-weIl. I've
forgotten what they call them: but |
don't do that"
oh. you jus, do the rest OF TT"
-N-no. not exactly You see. the
cloth is woven In one department.
It's Just like silk gloves. you know
and the gloves are cut out in another
Then tbev send them TO another de-
ssT,msH. where they pui In these Ht
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
CHAPTER XIX.


She came across toward me. her
back to the others, and spoke swiftly.
yet in low voice which did not carry
to their ears.
There is only one way possible for
you to pass out OF this building and
through the camp safely. There are
guards everywhere, and the orders
are very strict; but think we can go
together. know the countersign-
Captain Fox is officer Of the day. and
trusted me with it. lift you only
had uniforml Where is the one you
wore?"
MY trip through the chimney left
that in rags" answered. impressed
by her earnestness. and getting my
wits together.
She glanced about the walls of the
room. trown between her eyes.
Then we must forage from the en-.
emy," with 8 little. nervous laugh.
you would never pass the sentry in
the corridor wearing that suit. You
will have to take the lieutenanfs coat
and cap. BE quick about it-and-and
you need not be particularly gentle on
my account"
Nor on my own. either-Fox In
formed me OF what he told you"
was not long about the Job, nor
did Raymond make any resistance to
the exchange forced upon him. took
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18

You go out alone. leaving the door
slightly ajar, and engage him in con.
versation. Did he appear to be genial
when you met him before?"
Yes, rather eager to talk-a young
man."
Good, then you can gain his atten-,
ton for a moment. Stand so that his
back will be to the door,"
you are not going to kill himY"
There will be no necessity; once
get my grip the affair will be over
you understand"
Her lips were firmly set, her eyes.
gravely earnest. the light fell full
on her face. could not refrain from
touching her hand.
You will let me thank you'll"
please do not speak Of that-every
moment now means so much. Yes,
understand perfectly: shall go now7"
nodded. Drawing slightly back be-
hind the door, thrust both revolvers
into the belt had retained; this was
to be an affair OF bare hands--swift,
meFCileSbs uOAeeAebb.
She grasped the latch. lifted her
eyes to mine for a bare instant, then
stepped out into the hall, her lips smil-
ing. as she paused moment to glance
backward into the room.
Very well. colonel: shall certainly
take her your message" she said
gayly. land thank you so much"
Her fingers released the latch. leav-
ing the door standing ajar.
"Oh, sentry" she said pleasantly.
but with guarded voice. = know 1t is
perfectly ridiculous. but 8 strand Of
hair has become entangied In this
clasp. Would you kindly see IL you
can free it?''
Certainly, miss"
heard him set down his musket
against the wall, and step forward.
ION the other SIDE" she suggested.
'If you turn this way you viii get the
benefit of the light; 1t is caught In
those crossed sabers, ] think"
She stepped back as gripDed him,
steadying the musket TO keep it from
being Jared to the floor. A gasp. and
one convulsive effort to break loose;
but with the first jerk backward ] had
him of his feet, helpless. my arm cir
cling his throat. holding him In wise.
I dragged him forward through the
door. and flung him to the door face
downward.
mot cry. son." commanded
sternly. I'll not shoot unless have
to. Hand me the rope cord in that
upper desk drawer. Noreen; yes,
that's it. Now, Jack. put your hands
behind you'll Rather surprise party,
wasn't it?''
The fellow stared up at me. .'and
grinned.
"Yuu sure did put It over me that
time" he admitted. a touch of genuine
admiration in his voice. Who are
yer. may ask?'
CTo BE CoNTINUED0
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
A GLASS OF SALTS WILL
END KIDNEY BACKACHE
Says Drugs Excite Kidneys and Rec
ommends Only Salts, Particularly
II Bladder Bothers You.

When your kidneys hurt and your
back feels sore. don't get scared and
proceed to load your stomach with
lot Of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire urinary tract.
Keep your kidneys clean like you keep
your bowels clean, by flushing them
with 3 mild, harmless salts which re-
moves the body's urinous waste and
stimulates them to their normal activ-
lty. The function Of the kidneys is to
alter the blood. In "a hours they
strain from it 500 grains of acid and
waste. so we can readily understand
the vital importance OF keeping the
kidneys active.
Drink lots OF water-you can't drink
too much: also get from any pharma-
ciat about four ounces of Jad Salts;
take a tablespoonful In a glass of
water before breakfast each morning
for few days and your kidneys win
act fine. This famous salts is made
from the acid Of grapes and lemon
Juice, combined with lfthia, and has
been used for generations to clean and
stimulate clogged kidneys: also to
neutralize the acids in urine so It no
longer Ii source OF irritation, thus
ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; cannot In
jure; makes delightful efferyescent
Whitewater drink which everyone
should take now and then to keep
their kidneys clean and active. Try
this, also keep up the water drinking.
and no doubt you win wonder what
became of your kidney trouble and
backache
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-02-18
.PreludIced.


Whitney Warren was talking at the
Metropolitan club in New York about
the central empires submarine policy.
Amy American who supports that
policy he said, amy champion OF the
sinkers OF the Lusitania and Ancona,
must have taste like the old Scots.
An old Scot was once boasting that
Scottish apples were better than our
splendid Oregon ones-our sweet,
juicy, enormous. red-cheeked Oregon
apples that sell in the restaurants Of
Europe for 40 or SO cents apiece.
EYES, said the Scot. our Scottish
apples are the best.
Come now, said a fruit farmer,
you can't mean that 81
YES, do mean it, said the Scot;
but maybe I'd better tell We. laddies,
that for my ain taste. prefer them
sour and hard