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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

vass was tabulated it was found that
Harding had received S9,S16 votes 10
T4,oT4 for Van Law.
In 1914 Harding was candidate
for denomination on the strength of
his record. The opposition Of two
years before chung to the theory that
he was weak candidate who could
be beaten by playing the liquor issue
against him. It selected w. C. Bar
Der, one of the states most promi-
nent prohibitionists, to oppose him.
The vote was much lighter than in
1872. When the totals were figured
out it was found that Harding had
received 1928 votes to 1855 for
barber
The saloon was alive in Iowa in
1912 and 1914. Now it is dead. As
lieutenant governor, Harding could
do more for OF against the live saloon
than he can do as governor for or
against the dead saloon. If the vot-
ers Of Iowa were disposed to pay any
attention to the pet argument against
Harding, the presumption is that they
would have done it four years ago or
two years ago. Harding has less rea-
son to worry now than he had then.
He would still have less reason to
worry with the opposition, united on
either Cosson or Allen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

! Vesta. have gone on a months visit
| in Ringgold county.
Miss Priscilla House OF Donnellson
| is visiting old friends here.
Troman Raines and family Of Farm
ington are visiting their parents here.
Mr. Frank Bair and family who
were visitors at the MCPHERSON home
have returned to their home in Keo-
kuk.
Gurdon sherrick is on the sick list.
Vivian Harlan has purchased a new
automobile.
Mr.. Boon OF Iowa City is looking
after his farm interests here.
John Parker has moved into his
new house on the Anderson place.
Mrs. Court Springer Is visiting her
parents at Argyle.
Mrs. Roy Beggs will entertain the
! Baptist Ladies Aid society at her
home on Thursday afternoon the 18th.
Everyone cordially invited to attend.
a program will be given.
Frank Shaw has accepted a position
| in the McCutcheon restaurant in Keo-
kuk.
! J. L. Johnson has returned from .
trip to Hannibal, Mo.
| Mrs. Lem Camp and daughter.
Gladys of Vincennes are guests OF
Mrs. Dee Ballegoins.
| Dan Storms and family Of Bentons-
port were over Sunday visitors at
the Jesse Camp home.
Dorothea Beggs has returned from
q visit In KeosauQla.
| Mrs. Francis Raines Is improving
from a recent illness.
Mrs. ]. Cameron who was visiting
old friends, has returned 10 her
home at Keosauqua.
Meta Kelley and Gladys Roberts OF
Route A, visited Mrs. r. Beggs Satur-
day.
Misses Nora Richey and Myrtle Nc
Pherson were Donnellson visitors
Thursday.
| Kate Horsey, Eva Anderson and
Mrs. X. Saltsgaver were Pennington
visitors Thursday
Ira Christy OF Revere was callins
on friends here Friday.
| Misses Dora and Dollie Johnson OF
Belfast were guests Of Mrs. Joe Cox
Saturday.
/ Charlie Sherrick of Pennington was
shaking hands with old friends here
Saturday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
MIR oUEzoN NOT 1RREcoNc1LABLE.

Evidently the Filipino agitators for indie
pendence have decided to make the best OF the
situation created when the house refused to ac-
cept the senate amendment to the Philippine
bill Manuel Quezon, Philippine commissioner,
has told the president that he and his followers
have abandoned the idea of political freedom
in the near future and that they hoped con-
gress would pass the house bill giving the ma
tives larger share in the government OF the
islands There is no doubt that the agitation
for the withdrawal Of American control has
hindered development in the Philippines. Now
MIR. Ouezon can do much for his people by
working along the lines marked out when MI.
Taft was at the head of the local government
and followed until the beginning of the present
administration.
Aside from the political freedom section, the
Philippine bill is piece of legislation which
promises real benefits to the Filipinos, and does
not run contrary to great body of Intelligent
opinion in the islands and an overwhelming
public sentiment in the United States.
AS for Mr.. Quezon, his present attitude IS
both becoming and sensible. He has labored
zealousy and eloquently, ever since he arrived
in Washington four years ago, for complete
Philippine independence, and he was bitter at
the action of the house, expressing his feelings
in reproachful language. But even the faction
Of Filipinos he represents should rejoice at the
prospect of the large measure Of home rule
which the house bill grants.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

arrived and will soon be set up for
the accommodation of our citizens
who do not wish to mail their let
tiers at the postoffice.
Our new postmaster, Chas. Paar,
will assume his duties Monday, May
%. In the meantime he is getting
familiar with the office. His young
brother Arthur has been appointed
clerk in the office, and is making
good.
The river Monday morning was
nineteen feet and four-tenths. and
rising steadily since Sunday morning
Fears are entertained for the safety
Of the government levee, through
seepage, the ground being 30 full Of
water, should tho Else continue.
A communicates. aas been received.
some time ago, by the institute Of
permanent public mems meetings at
Evangelical hall, from the secretary
Mr.. Owen r. Lovejoy, OF the national
child labor committee, that the insti-
tute, as recognition of its contribu-
ton, has been received as member
of the N. C. L. c. for 1916. The OFF,
cial organ. quarterly magazine, ts
regularly received and may be looked
over at the meeting hall, or will be
sent to those who have the religious
and moral welfare as well as the
physical protection OF the youth Of
our nation at heart.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
The Warsaw Gate Civ
Warsaw, ILL, May Is, 1916.

Miss Elizabeth Unser Of Chicago
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Kirk
patrick
Mothers day" was observed in
Warsaw churches Sunday with appro-
pirate services.
Many cellars in the city are flooded
because of the extended rainy wealth
er. Streets and roads are in bad
condition.
Mrs. Kate PARROT and son Bryan
of Keosauqua passed through here
Saturday on their way to Quincy,
where Bryan will attend commercial
college.
The game of baseball Sunday be-
tween Keokuk Electrics and Warsaw,
was called off at the third inning be-
cause of the rain. The score at that
time was two to nothing in Warsaw's
favor. Warsaw will play Carthage
next Sunday afternoon at the fair
grounds in Warsaw.
Odd Fellows hall has been beauti.
fully decorated by the junior class
with the senior class colors, for the
annual reception Wednesday evening.
A lattice work com imposed of strips OF
lavender and white crimped paper, is
suspended over the whole hall, about
eight feet from the floor, producing a
beautiful effect.
Six posts and six mail boxes have
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
May Use Boy Scouts a. Ushers.

ST LOUIS, May 16.-Preparations
for the democratic national conven-
ton which will be called to order here
June II were in full swing today.
The police department was prepar-
ing a schedule for policemen and de-
tectives to be followed during the
stay of the delegates. Hundreds Of
extra policemen will be sworn in for
special duty during the democrats
meeting. The boy scout troops vii
do their share of work and most like
ly will be used as ushers in the coli
scum, where the convention will be
held. Other youngsters will act as
guides to visitors.
The civic organizations of the city
were busy getting out literature which
will aid the delegates and their fami-
lies in locating the city's points Of
interest.
Work on the preparation of the
coliseum will begin in few days,
Manager Robinson said. Hundreds of
special seats in addition to the plat
form and arrangements for the press
representatives will be arranged.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
Indoor Life Makes Fat
Try Oil of Kcrein to Keep Weight
Down or to Reduce Super
fiuouS Fat.


People who are confined within
doors and who are deprived of fresh,
invigorating air and exercise must
take precaution to guard against
over-stoutness, as fat acquired by in
door life is unhealthy and danger
to the vital organs of the body. Lack
Of exercise in the fresh aid is said
to weaken the oxygen carrying power
of the blood, SO that it is unable to
produce strong muscles and vitality
and the formation of unsightly and
unhealthy fat is the result.
If you are Is or 20 pounds above
normal weight you are aaily drawing
on your reserve strength and are con-
stantly lowering your vitality by
carrying this excess burden. ANY per-
sons who are satisfied in their own
mind that they are too stout are adj
vised to go to Wilkinson & Co. or a
good druggist and get box of oil Of
korein capsules, and take one after
each meal and one just before retir-
ing at night.
Even few days treatment has
been reported to show a noticeable
reduction IL weight, improved diges-
ton and return of the old energy;
footsteps become lighter and the skin
less f1abby in appearance as superf1u-
Gus fat disappears.
Oil Of korein is inexpensive, can
not injure, and helps the digestion.
Any person who wants to reduce Is
or 20 pounds is advised to gi,e this
treatment trial.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
Alkali Makes Soap
Bad For Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which is very
injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes
the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain null
sifed cocoanut oil, for this is pure and
entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any
thing else all to pieces. You can get
this at any drug store, and few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
and rub it in, about teaspoonful is all
that is required. 1t makes an abundance
of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thor
oughly, and rinses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and is soft,
fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wavy and
easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and
takes out every particle Of dust, dirt and
dandruf.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

nal readers opened here today. A
special train in charge OF President
s. Allen Clark started at Oneida, N.
Y, and by the time 1t reached here
was loaded with visitors picked UP
from all along the line. Other, dele
cations came from Atlanta, Ga, Dali
las, Texas, Detroit, Mich. and other
points. George E. Hamilton, asso-
ciate secretary Of the chamber OF
commerce, estimates that the visit
ors number 1000 at noon today with
more to come The association Is
the only one of it's kind in the coun-
try, composed of the readers Of the
Des Moines publication and publish
ers of other trade journals are here
watching it with view of following
its example.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
LET CANNON WRITE A BOOK,

During the celebration of the eightieth birth
day anniversary of Joseph G. Cannon, formerly
speaker Of the house of representatives. a few
days ago, Champ Clark expressed the opinion
Of many Americans when he expressed the
opinion that Mr.. Cannon owes it to himself and
to his country to write a book of "reminiscences.
Because of the place that Mr. Cannon has held
in state and national affairs for many wears,
and because of his enemies as we'll as thu
friends he has made, such work would have a
peculiar and lasting Importance in the history
Of American politics. The ''inside'' hitherto
unpublished story of many episodes could be
related by Mr.. Cannon. Many precedents
exist, but in various ways he could excel his
predecessors and produce book that would be
interesting to the general public well as il
would be valuable to the politician and studen,
OF national history.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
Parents Should knoU
This Splendid Remedy
Simple Laxative Compound Helps to
Correct Constipation In
Chjldren

With all children there are times
when the bowels fail to act naturally
and it becomes necessary for the par
ents to administer a remedy. Cathar.
tics and purgatives should never be
used as these agents afford only tenn
porary relief while their violent &C,
ton shocks the system unduly. Mrs.
Eva F.. Calf, SIT 10th St.. Washing.
ton, D. c.. says that her little girl,
Marie, had been subject to constipa-
ton, and that she found Dr. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin the best remedy because
OF its mildness, and now always Keeps
a bottle Of it in the house.
DR.. CaldwelPs. Syrup Pepsin is a
compound of simple laxative herbs,
free from opiates or narcotic drugs of
any kind, and is an ideal remedy for
children because of its mild action
and positive effect. It's use tends to
strengthen the impaired bowel action
and restore normal regularity.
1t is important that parents should
know Of a, dependable remedy with no
unpleasant after effects, gripping or
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
Does not the human frame yield to and sympathz

Does not the frame yield to and sympathlze
with seasons? Ar, there not more births IN the
sprino and more deaths fail? In the spring one
Vegetables thoughts to another kind OF ac-
tyjty SEXES him; he makes wood which DOS not
harden till past midsummer For my part, find all liter
airy <sore from April to August; my sympatnies
run in other channes grass grows where meditation
walked AS fall approaches the currents mount TO the
again. But my thoughts do not rpen well till afte
The will not open mueh De-
thinking, take it, is kind OF com
buston the ripenns of fruits and leaves, and ne
wants plenty oxygen air Then the earth seems
have become positive maanrt in the fall the forge
and anvil their effect In the spring
negative intellectual conditions and drains on'
his Iightnin3.-John Burroughs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
WEST POINT.
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Mr. Austin Hackard has been very
sick but is better at present.
The measles has been going the
rounds in this vicinity.
Mrs. Wilhelm dined at the Bert
.McKeehan home one day last week.
We had quite rain here Saturday
night. 1t looks very discouraging
for the farmers; not much corn
planted yet.
Mrs. Eta Dempster's children have
all had the measles except the baby.
Most of the orchards have been a
lovely sight, the trees have all been
so full of bloom, and the best OF all
will be when we can have the pleas
ure of gathering the apples in.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
Ohio to Decide.

COLUMBUS. o.. May 16.-The su-
preme court of Ohio today will hear
arguments in the suit brought by At
torney General Edward c. Turner and
the state federation of labor attack
ing the right Of liability insurance
companies to write workmen's COM
pensation in competition with the
state. Eighteen Ohio companies are
defendants. The suit IS test of State
Insurance Commissioner Frank Tag
CARTS recent ruling permitting the
liability companies to write employ
ers' liability insurance. Former At
torney General Timothy S. Hogan and
George 3. Okey, representing the
state federation Of labor. will aid
Turner in arguments of the court.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE
I'd RATHER.

I'd RATHER.
Because one robin sang last year,
Will no one ever want to hear
Another robin come to sing
OF beauty in coming spring?
Because old poets sang away
Through life's forgotten yesterday,
Will no one listen to the new
How sweet their message or how true?
l do not find much fault with God
The way He made things for us;
I'd rather toll beneath His rod
And just join in the chorus.
w p.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

IF you would lift me, you must be on high
er ground. If you would liberate me, you
must be free. If you would correct my false
view of facts-hold up to me the same facts
in the true order of thought.-R. w. Emer
son.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Cato Sells
declines to be candidate for con-
gress from Texas district where
his election would be assured. Cato's
days of chasing toy balloons and fly
ing kites are over and he has settled
to serious work. So far as fame is
concerned, Cato Sells, as Indian COM
missioner, will be known when con-
temporaneous members of congress
have been forgotten.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

Mr. Perkins Theodore Roosevelt) has
leased nine floors in Chicago hotel for GER
tain week in June. Bet two dollars to hole in
a doughnut that he ID trade em all off for the
exclusive use of the ground floor of the repub-
lican convention.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
THEIR SACRED DOMAIN.

It has been left for the administration now
in power at Washington to make the discovery
that there is anything criminal in having
ones name mentioned in connection with a
presidential nomination. Friends of General
/ leonard Wood have for some time been quietly
at work with the idea of having his name pre-
sented to the republican national convention at
Chicago if circumstances should arise which
made his nomination appear desirable. The
condition of affairs in connection with our re-
lations with Germany and Mexico gave them
the idea that man Of General Woods training
and experience might appeal strongly to the
voters
This agitation although it has proceeded
along the most inoffensive lines has become
extremely distasteful to some of the members
of the administration, and intimations are be-
ing made that General Wood either should
- get out of politics. or resign from the army.
The idea seems to be that politics is a sacred
domain, dedicated to the exclusive use of Mr..
Wilson, Mr.. Daniels, Mr.. Redfeld, and a few
others of the democratic anointed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
Cooling Wash
Stops Itching

What long nerve-ra skiing days of con.
slant torture-what seepfess nights of
terrible NATURALIZATION, constant
Itch, unit! it seemed that 1 must tear OF
my very skin-then-
Instant ,relief-my skin cooled, soothed
and healed
The very first drops Of D. D. D. Pre-
scription for Eczema stopped that awful
itch instantly; yes. the very moment
torture ceased. a 25c bottle proves It
ID. d. d. has been known for years as
the only absolutely reliable eczema rem
edy. 1t washes away the disease germs
and leaves the skin as clear and healthy
as that of a child
Come to US and we will tell you more
about this remarkable remedy. Your
money back unless the first bottle relieves
You. d. d. d. Soap Keeps your skin
healthy. Ask about it.
I'D. I'D. ID. e.. as' Standard s. .s.ss
McGrath Bros, Druggists
Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
cRoroN.

Mrs. George Mcpherson and sons
Harold and Marion who were guests
of Perry Mcpherson and wife, have
departed for their home in Chicago.
Adrian Sherrick made a business
trip to Keokuk and Mt. Pleasant, Fri
day.
Myrtle Saltsgaver has gone to Ri.
don to visit her brother, Lester Salts.
gaver.
Mrs. Charles Batten and daughter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

Sioux City Tribune: If free seeds
are not a congressional graft and SO
intended, why do congressman insist
upon retaining the power of distribut-
ing them insted of letting the depart
ment of agriculture do it?
Cedar Rapids Gazette: Who cares
whether Cosson or Allen is the dryest
candidate? There are dozens Of men
in every good sized Iowa town, and
hundreds of men in Cedar RAJ ids,
dryer right now than either CCsson
or Allen dare be. Do they expect a
great outpouring of aims from famine
sufferers? Go to!
Davenport Democrat: Mr.. Harding
certainly has them scared.
Dubuque Times-J ournal: And dent
be ashamed if your slothful neighbor
catches you in the act of cleaning UP
your back or front yard.
Story City Herald: Iowa is headed
in the right direction for good roads
at any rate-gravel or no gravel. The
millions of dollars now being spent
for cement bridges and grading are
not being wasted, even though the
results are not satisfying to lot of
very good people.
Muscatine Journal: Now is the time
to send the flies to the angels. De-
lays in this matter are dangerous.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

Perhaps the delay in putting the two-cent
green-powder substitute for gasoline on the
market is due to failure so far to make it smell
like the real thing when burned.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
HANCOCK BOARD
TAKES NO ACTION
Special Meeting Develops Inquiry
Into Cost Of State Aid Road
Construction.

CARTHAGE, May 16.-The board OF
supervisors of Hancock county held q
special session at the court house
Thursday, at which time VIM. P.
Currey, of Montebello township, was
elected chairman. The proposition of
the state aid road was up before the
board, and a committee of three, COM
posed Of Messrs. T. e. Burner, OF
Augusta township, A. c. Williams, Of
Carthage, and J. Zimmerlin, Of Pom
toosuc. was appointed to confer with
the Iowa state commission In regard
to the proposition. The board consil-
ering that the estimates were too
high, wished to see if they could, be
reduced, and also to ascertain If the
board could use the money thus ap.
propriated for other purposes. The
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, it Is the sense of this
board that the estimated cost OF i'm
provements Of state aid roads, as sub
mitted by the state highway commits
sion, are excessive, and that this
board cannot adopt resolutions ap-
proving said plans and estimates as
submitted"
In addition to this special question
few other matters were passed upon,
but left for the next regular meeting,
which convenes in June. The various
election expenses of the county were
allowed
Personnel Of Board.
This if the first meeting of the
board since the April election, when
la number OF new supervisors were
elected. The personnel of the board
is now as follows:
T. T.. Burner Dem, reelected, Aug.
usta; J. F. Foley. Rep, holding over.
| st. Mary's: O. B. Turner, Dem, new
member, Hancock; r. w. Huston
DEM, holding over, FIT. Green: l. F.
Lands, Rep, new member La Harpe:
E. H. Fleming, Dem, reelected, Chilli.
r. l.. Kimbrough Dem, holding over
Harmony; A. C. Williams, DEM, hold
I ing over, Carthage; Ben S. Duffy
Rep, holding over, Pilot Grove; ID. l.
Riley, DEM, reelected, Durham
Glenn Hartman Dem, holding over
ST. Adams; F. J. Reu. Dem. new mem
Der, Bear Creek; Mark Fisher, Dem,
reelected Prairie; A. C. Herbert, Dem.
holding over, Rock Creek; Wilson
Snyder, DEM, reelected, Dallas City;
J Zimmerlin, Rep, holding over, Pom.
toosuc Chas. Carter, Rep, holding
over, Walker; r. w. Ayres, Dem,
holding over, Wythe; w. P. Curry,
DEM. holding over Montebello; Gee
Boegrer, Dem, new member, Sonora;
Jacob Zeh, DEM, holding over, .Appa'
moose; c. L. Whitney, DEM, holding
over, Rocky Run; Fred Cash, Dem
new member, Wilcox; ]. F. Crawford,
Rep, holding over, Warsaw VIM.
Hertenstein, DEM. new member, Maui
VOC.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

Neither parent nor teacher need fear that
little Johnnie or Mary will find time hanging
heavy on their hands during the summer vaca-
ton They will have the time of their lives,
and all, except, possibly, those mentally misdi-
rected individuals who are in favor of an all the
year round school session, hope they will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16

Marshalltown Times-Republican
Spring seems as backward to come
forward and declare herself as a Ger.
tain prominent member of the United
States supreme court.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-16
How Lara Are Made.

Atchison Globe: There are lot
of liars in this world because II is
easier to guess than to look UP the
facts.