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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-18

Weather Conditions.
There have been local rains IN
portions OF the Dakotas and Ne
braska, and with this exception, the
weather is generally fair with sea-
sonal temperature from the Missis-
sippi valley to the Pacific coast.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-18
DAILY RANGE OF PRICES.

CHICAGO, H., Sept. IS
Opc\ High. Low. Close.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
Is Peace at Hand?
From the Newman Herald.

We must not be too sanguine, for this
war has brought so many of our hopes and
illusions to naught. Nearly all the phophets
have failed to foresee the trend of events;
yet the signs of the hour all point to the
triumph of our righteous cause.
We believe that the period of pessimism
has passed and the certainty of a fast-near-
ing peace is daily becoming more manifest
a peace which should and shall endure if
the nations are true to themselves and the
ideals they profess. SO that posterity will
bless us for the terrible sacrifices now made
If the worlds prayers could prevail, if
the millions of mothers, fathers and chill
dren who daily beseech the Divine Ruler of
the UnIVerse-Who in anguish bow down be-
fore the Heavenly Father, asking that the
deluge of blood may be stayed-would avail,
peace would be possible tomorrow
Why the Almighty has so long permitted
this inhuman war to continue we know not
One thing only is certain; there must be
wise purpose IN it, and we must be con-
WINGED that essential good will come of it.
for in the end right and justice must pre-
vail and the crime of war will, we believe,
be at an end.
How Illuminating, and what a pleasure
it is to read the press of France today, at
the critical hour of the worlds history. The
tone of all has been firm, reasonable. and
digniied. All writers ardently desire peace.
peace without any vengeful object, and
yet would not France or any other country
a century ago, or even half a century ago,
in the hour of its triumph have demanded
dire punishment to be meted out to its enc
my?
France today simply demands Just resti-
tution-such restitution as the world in
council will grant her, and to which she has
moral right.
We think everything points to an earlier
peace than seemed possible three months
ago. Oh, the JOY of it, What shouts of hap
piness and gratitude will be raised by
liberated world what thanksgivings will
be sent up to heaven by hundreds of mil
lions of Gods creatures when the Herald
of Peace shall sound the final "cease firingY
How, from every belfry of every Christian
church, the joyful peal will ring out it's
peace message!
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
LIVING HIGH.

The past two weeks have been days of
slaughter of swine in Southwest Georgia on
an extensive scale, for the weather has been
eminently favorable to such disposition of
hogs in condition for killing. "Hog-killng"
time is a season of enjoyment in rural dis
tricts, and to some extent in the towns and
cities. Farmers come into town daily and
tell how they are reveling in spare ribs,
backbones and country sausage-the en-
joyments of hog killing time-and the
dweller in town listens in envy as he thinks
of the good things that are for the compare
tive few, for if the town man INDUCES much
along that line it is at an expense that he
hesitates to face. Some of the country sau-
sage, spare ribs and backbones find their
way to the city, but as rule it is the farm
er with the hogs to kill who is at the top
notch of plenty and enjoyment
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
POLITICAL INNOVATION.

The more the public learns of the women
of New York the greater the understanding
as to how they carried the state for suffrage
1t appears the women have brains, and fairly
delight in using them.
In order now that they may not use the
newly won ballot at haphazard the New
York women are organizing to study public
questions. Committees are being appointed
and classes are being organized throughout
the state for study and enlightenment The
women have the right idea in taking steps
to get all the working knowledge they can
before the time comes to cast their first bal
lots.
The men of the country as we'll as the
women may learn something from the wo-
men of New York The determination to dis
cover what one is voting about is worthy
of emulation.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
CHRISTMAS.

Christmas, the children's festival, the sea-
son of geniality and good fellowship, is at
hand again. After a manner it is still a re-
lgious festival. Concentrating the birth of
Jesus of Nazareth the church enioins OBJ
servance of the day, and has provided SER
vices that are impressive and beautiful.
But for all that the evolution of the years
has made of Christmas the worlds greatest
day of good WILL of joy, of good fellow
ship. And because it commentaries the
birth of a child the world has made it
children's day, too-the time to try to pro-
mote the joy of little ones. That is why we
tell the children in the quaint but timely
way of Santa Claus; that is why on Christ
mas we consider children first in the matter
of gifts-and then go as far as we will in
promoting cheerfulness and good will on the
part of friends and neighbors. That is why
we are willing to do somewhat at Christmas
for the poor and suffering, why our hearts
warm somewhat to the lowly and luckless.
And let us be glad that it is so.
Wherefore, in the spirit of the day, in
peace and with good will for all, with ten
der thoughts of the little children whose
glee will be joyous, in kindliest thought of
all the grown folks who will respond to the
spirit of the times, The New8 sends greet
ings to all.
May the day be one that will put bright
ness into your souls, and leave with you
tender, blessed memories
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
AS TO PRICES.

Coal and wood cost much more now than
even few months ago. People who have
to use either fuel have forcible reminder of
the rise in price in a time of unusual cold,
as during the past two weeks The News is
glad to say, however, these prices are in ac-
cord with prices elsewhere in the state, and
are not due to disposition of dealers to ad-
vance prices The man or firm selling fuel
bases his price on the figure he has to pay
to secure it, and we are persuaded that coal
cannot be sold in Dawson at figures less
than those now prevailing and give the deal
er anything like fair profit.
1t is regrettable, of course, that prices
should have advanced so much, but that is
the experience with every thing one buys
nowadays. Every thing entering into the
daily life of the people-things to eat and
wear or necessary for use-has materially
advanced in price.
We are not inclined to make boast of the
fact, but it is the truth that the newspaper
is one of the few institutions that have gone
ahead and furnished product and service to
the public at virtually the same prices that
prevailed before the war and high prices
developed. We are not discussing how OF
why the newspaper has continued along the
lines of several years ago, but what we have
stated is the truth. The newspaper men
know we'll enough why it is so. 1t is the riv-
airy, the spirit of competition by no means
sensible or wholesome, that prevails among
those who are publishing the papers of the
country. How long that state of things will
continue we do not know. 1t is a fact, anC
we state it as such and leave the MATTER
there
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
A New Flag in Zion.
From the Savannah News

The gates of Jerusalem are opening to
receive new conqueror. The ancient Pal
estlnlan capital, the seat of Christianity. but
the despair of the Christ. has surrendered
to the British forces under Gen. Allenby,
and Mohammedan authority yields after
more than thousand years "The abode of
Peace" is again, as it has so often been dur
ing It's more than three thousands years of
history the scene of an important transition,
and perhaps today in some measure the "city
Of confusion of which Isaiah spoke in an
Gent prophecy; The fall of the Holy City
Is not militarily insignificant, but none
would maintain that the wide and animated
heralding of the event is not inspired chief
~ by the records that have already been
written. 1t is not so much the Jerusalem
which has been cherished by the Turk as g.
possible key to Egypt but Zion, the City of
judah. the City of the Great King, "beau-
tlful for situation, the Joy of the whole
earth" and 'the perfection of beauty" that
the world thinks of most as the news comes
of the British victory. 1t is the Jerusalem Of
memory that gives the thrill to the triumnh
OF the British Palestine army
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
TIME. TO CO SLOW.

A report that comes from Washington is
to the effect that the proposal for the gov
eminent operation of railways is gaining in
favor. Undoubtedly, if one didn't care with
whom he talked at Washington he might get
that impression, for there are advocates of
the plan in Washington-men who are hop
ing this will be the first step toward ultimate
government ownership.
The limitations that come from Washing
ton also point to early action by the presi-
dent touching the use and control of the
railway systems. 1t is not known what the
president will do, but is believed certain
that his mind is made up to take action of
important and let us hope Of helpful nature.
The government has its hands full now,
and there is danger Of overlooking A break
down of transportation would be not only
a national calamity, but a world disaster as
well. Under experienced and economical
management the railroads are having all
they can possibly do to measure up to the
demands, and even now it is apparent that
train schedules and movements are much
disorganized and the regular service of the
past is hardly to be hoped for
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
UNION LABOR TO ORGANIZE NEGROES

From the Wesleyan Christian Advocate.
The negroes of the South are now to be
organized in labor unions for the purpose of
improving their living conditions through
an increase of wages. Millions of the ne
groes in the South are to be thus organized.
And that raises some very serious questions
for the negroes as it will for the white peo-
pie of the South. If labor unions among the
negroes resort to lockouts, strikes and the
like to reach their objective there are seri-
Gus trouble ahead for both them and the
Southern white people. 1t is up to the ne
gro to show how he will demean himself as
a member Of a labor organization
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
THE HOUSTON EXECUTION.
From the Macon Telegraph.

From the Macon Telegraph.
The ruthless efficiency and completeness
with which the United States dealt with the
negro soldiers who participated in the Hous-
ton riots will bring assurance to both black
and white in America that the uniform of
the American soldier stands not for license
IN all matters outside of strict and immediate
military service, but lays an Injunction on
the wearer not only to observe the letter of
the civilian law, but to recognize that its
wearing carries an obligation in restraint.
The American soldier is a representative, di-
rect and personal, Of the American Govern
ment, and as such he must conduct himself
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
PoPULIsT DREAMS MAY BE REALIZED

From the Fitzgerald Leader Enterprise.
William Jennings Bryan, Thos. f. Watson,
Mrs. Lease and the host of by-gone prophets
OF this generation may yet become recog-
nized as the seers of the nation, when Pres
ident Wilson promulgates his order for
the control and ownership of the RAILWAYS
of the. country. Substituting government
bonds for railroad bonds, bearing A per cent.
interest, the transaction may be carried
through without the least jar on national
finances, accustomed as the corntry is get
ting to be to the large issues of liberty bonds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

There are few people who, if they would
give the matter moments thoughtful anal
ysis, would ever write Xmas for Christmas.
Christ is very much of a reality to the
people of a Christian nation, and the i'm
propriety of writing down the greatest fes-
tival of the western world as if it were the
celebration of the birth Of an algebraic I'M
known quantity is apparent to persons of
taste who give it a thought
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

We are officially advised that by keeping
our homes at temperature of 68 degrees
we shall conserve a great deal of coal. 1t is
in striving to gain exactly this end that many
of us in the past have achieved the destruc-
ton of tons of it.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

California jury consisting of nine wo-
men and three men has found some pacifsts
guilty of something or other 1t is unlikely
that any admission of the jurors will ever
betray whether the nine women were con-
WINGED or the three men overpowered
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Don't complain of the wintry weather. for
complaining will not send the thermometer
up even one degree 1t is not the most pleas
ant experience, we grant, but the days of
sunshine and genial atmosphere will be with
US again, and before long at that
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Now the government asks us to eat corn
bread one day each week and save the wheat
for the soldiers. If cornbread is good for
the folks at home why isn't it good for 9TH
ers? The fact is, good cornbread is pref
cradle to the kind you get from the baker,
and we eat it every day of the week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

The people of France and of England are
worked up because a few American engi-
neers caught in a tight place dropped their
shovels, picked up rifles and commenced
to shoot. What the dickens did the people
of England and France expect them to do?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

1t is to be hoped the coal men will refrain
from slapping that 35 cents ton increase
on supplies bought before the increase be-
came effective. But the consumer is quite
resigned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Possibly those wooden cannon congress
has heard about were intended to be used
for firing sawdust shells.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Are you helping to make this Red Cross
Christmas, or are you being selfish?
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

1t is a wholesome sign when the country
stops Dragging about what it is going to
do and begins to inquire why something
hasn't already been done.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25
NEW LUXURIES.

From the Americas Times Recorder.
There used to be time when the prune
was lowly and the Goldfish humble, but now
these two rank with the first favorites of
the breakfast table, and are eaten by the
very best people.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

A state has right to legislate against
even the possession of whisky, remarked the
supreme court, dryly.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Even the most conscientious devotee of
birth control should have no objection to
adopting nice family of baby war bonds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

And since the allies primary object is to
kill off Germans the predicted German Of
fensive ought to fit in nicely with their
plans.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

The suffering at home must be cared for
in this year of multiplied care, cost and re-
sponsiblity. Home charities are a common
duty in war or peace.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Meatless day cannot be altogether joke,
after all. The packers want it discontinued
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Melting eyes and wistful expression are
usually considered in the case of women on
trial prima facie evidence of innocense.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Merry Christmas to every reader of
The News and everybody else.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

After patronizing some of the city hotels
and restaurants we are convinced that the
proprietors have "Hooverized" the bill of
fare in the interest of the cash register.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Old Santa was wide-awake last night, AM
did not miss a single Dawson home.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

The United States will now gratefully re
ceive all South American expressions of
sympathy with it in the war on Austria Hun
gary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-25

Nobody ever achieved greatness by brag-
cling about his ancestors.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
0l125

01125
Department OF the Interior, u. 8.
Land Office at Elko, Nevada, May 2,
1917.
Notice is hereby given that CLYDE
w. LANG. Of Elko, Nevada, who, on
August 20, 1913, made Carson City
homestead application 08157, now
Elko, No. 01125, for the NWA sen :
NEA SWk and VIZ SwA OF Section
10, Township SO North, Range SO East
Mount Diablo Meridian, has fled no
tice Of intention to make Anal three
year proof. to establish claim to tn,
land above described, before the reg
lister and receiver Of this Office OF
the twelfth day of June, 1917. Claim
ant names as witnesses: William A
Stinson, OF Elko, Nevada; Elisha T
Wood, of Elko, Nevada; Joe Lang, o
Elko. Nevada; Frank B. Smith, o
Elko, Nevada.
JOHN E. ROBBINS. Register.
First publication May 3, 1917.
Last publication June 8. 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-18
NOTICE OF AssIoNEE's SALE

The undersigned as assignee for the
benefit of creditors of the Mccall
Smiley company OF Deeth. Nevada,
offers for sale at its office. 1411
Walker Bank Building. Salt Lake
City. Utah, on Thursday. May "a.
1917 at $3.50 p. m, all the stock OF
goods. wares and merchandise form
erly belonging to the McCall-Smiley
company and now located at Deeth.
Nevada, together with fixtures, build
ing, etc., which were inventoried as
follows:
Merchandise $13, $50. 40
Store fixtures .--------.....--.---.---.. 1,157.0O
Office and Lodge building. 10000
Bidders will be required to deposit
a certified check or current funds for
at least ten per cent OF the amount
OF their bid as good faith money which
will be applied on the purchase price
if their bid is accepted or which will
be returned to them IL their bid is
rejected.
The assignee reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
The stock may be inspected by call
ing on A. ]. McDermott at Deeth. Ne
vada, at any time before the sale date
or the inventory of the stock may be
inspected upon application to the I'm
dersigned at its office.
For further information apply tc
UTAH ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT
MEN, 1411 Walker Bank Building
Salt Lake City, Utah.
First publication May IL, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the District Court of tho Four Judi
cial District of the State OF Nevada,
In and For the County Of Elko.
In the matter Of the estate OF VII.
liam c. Hall, deceased.
Notice ia hereby given, that by an
order OF the district court Of the
Fourth Judicial District OF the State
OF Nevada, In and for the County Of
Elko. duly made and entered on the
End day OF May A. d. 1917. the un.
dersigned was duly appointed an ad.
minlstratrix In the aucillary admins.
tratlon OF the estate of said deceased
and that she has qualified az such.
Notice ia further given that any
and all persons having claims against
said decedent or the said estate. mus,
fle the same with the clerk OF the
above entltle court, with proper
vouchers and the statutory afidavi,
attached, within ninety (s0) days from
the date Of the frst publication Of
this notice. or their claims viii BIZ
forever barred.
Dated this End day of May. A. d
1917.
MARION II. HALL.
First publication May 2, 1917.
Last publication June 2, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-18
NOTICE TO AUTO DRIVERS

The last legislature passed q law
prohibiting children under sixteen
years OF age driving automobiles in
any city or town and made 1t the duty
of all peace officers to enforce the
law. That part OF the bill relating
to children reads as follows:
mo person under sixteen years Of
age shall be permitted to drive or
operate any motor vehicle In any in
corporated or unincorporated city or
town in this state. For a violation OF
this section any peace officer may ar.
rest the driver OF such motor vehicle
and remove from the same the license
number plate thereof and such mum.
Der plate shall not be restored to the
owner thereof except upon the pay.
ment OF ten dollars In addition to the
fine provided by this act"
The public Is hereby warned that
this law will be strictly enforced
ADV. J. C.. HARRIS,
Sheriff.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-18
NOTICE OF PROVING WILL

In the District Court of the Fourth
Judicial District OF the State OF
Nevada, In and For the County of
Elko.
In tho matter OF the estate OF David
Lindsay, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that c. A.
Monroe has hled In this court q paper
purporting to be a duly. authenticated
and, exemplifled copy OF the last viii
and, testament OF David Lindsay, de-
ceased, and Of the probate of said win
ia the state OF California, together
with petition that said will be ad-
mitted TO probate In the above en-
titled court, and that said petitioner,
G. A. Monroe, be appointed adminis-
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the District Court of the Fourth
judicial District of the State OF Ne
yada, In and For the County of Elko.
In the matter of the Estate of Mary
]. Woodward, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that by an
order of the district court of the
Four Judicial District OF the State OF
Nevada, in and for the County OF
Elko, duly made and entered on the
7th day of May, A. D. 1917, the under
signed was duly appointed as admin
istrator in the administration of the
estate of said deceased, and that he
has qualified as such.
Notice is further given that any ant
all persons having claims against sait
decedent or the said estate, must filt
the same with the clerk of the above
entitled court, with proper vouchers
and the statutory affidavit attached
within ninety (90) days from the dat,
Of the flrst publication Of the notice
or their claims will be forever barred
Dated this Sth day of May, A. d
1917.
r. M. WOODWARD,
First publication May 8. 1917.
Last publication June 8, 1917.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-05-18

traitor of said estate With the win an
nexed.
The time and place for ,pr0ytag SAD
vim and hearing $sid petition has
been nxed for Monday. the 18th day
of May. 1917. at ten, O'Clock IN the
forenoon ..of said day. at the court
roomGin-fhe court house I'm the Town
and County Of Elko. State Of Nevada.
when and where all persons inter
ested are notified to appear and show
cause. II any there be. why said paper
should not be admitted to probate as
the last viii and testament Sof said
David Lindsay. deceased, and the said
petitioner appointed administrator OF
said estate with the will annexed as
prayed for. ~
Dated the 18th day Of Nay, 1917.
(SeaD ROBERT B. HUNTER,
Clerk.
ByH. C. SPROULE,
. -.. Deputy Clerk.
First publication May Is. 1917.
Last publication May 81, 1917.