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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
CLOCK 2se YEARS OLD.
Made in Plymouth, England, in 1929
and Active Until 1914.

Duluth Herald: U~nimportant. TO
be sure, but exceedingly stirring to
the imagination is the fact that a
Kansas City man who died recently
was the owner of a clock that had
been keeping time for nearly three
centuries-the exact period given is
2S6 years. The ~timepiece was made
in 1923 in Plymouth, England. and
it's usefulness continued until 1914-
though there is nothing to indicate
that 1t stopped "on Of war"
But what a record of eventful mo
ments has been licked off by this old
timepiece! The Pilgrims colonies
were not yet complete when its max.
er first set the pendulum to swinging
and adjusted the weights and strings
to suit its needs. Manhattan Island
had been settled only five years, and
to many-perhaps even to the clock.
maker-the very existence of such a
continent as this was halfdoubted
hearsay.
licked on while Cromwell rose to
power and passed from place; it tick
ed the last moments of ten of Eng
lands sovereigns; through the timn
of the great plague in London In
1864 it kept its steady record, and
perhaps the passage Of the habeas
corpus act.
1t pointed out the eventful moment
of the issue Of the first newspaper
ever printed in America, in 1890; it
showed the birth hours of practically
every man widely known in American
history, having outlived the period of
usefulness OF the modern timepiece
long before the birth Of Franklin,
and being well started on it's second
century by the time George Wash
ington was born.
1t twice saw the country of its
adoption victorious in IA over that
OF Its origin, and ceased its own USE
fulness only a few months too soon
to see those once bitter enemies unit
ed in arms in behalf of the cause
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
tary dictator paving the way for a republic
Next in Russia, what?
WHERE THE FARMER SUFFERS.

AS a CONSERVATION of labor the farm tractor is
a success. In France ten American tractors
with twenty workmen are said to replace from
one hundred and four to one hundred and fifty
teams and as many workmen. The American
farmer has been urgd by the government to in
crease his crop production, yet no preference
has been given him either in labor or materials.
He is already suffering from the shortage of la
Dor and soon is to- feel the growing shortage of
materials unless his plight is recognized by the
government and steps taken to relieve the situa-
ton. Knowing full we'll the labor saving ca
pacity Of the tractor, as attested by the figures
from France, quoted above, the farmer is MAX
ing an effort to motorize his farm, but here he
is again experiencing a shortage. Makers of
farm tractors, with a demand far beyond their
capacity, are unable to obtain enough steel and
other materials to keep their plants going on full
time. Government contracts have priority, and
as the supply of steel decreases daily the out
look for the tractor manufacturer grows less en-
couraging. Thus the farmer who is doing his
best to "speed up production is hindered not
only by a shortage of labor but prevented from
equipment which would in large
measure relieve this labor condition.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
HAMILL'S
STEEL CUT
COFFEE

over which they had themselves re.
sorted to force and ~bloodshed.
Not a president has served the
United States but the hours of his
birth, nomination, election and in
a~uguratione have been marked by the
hands of this old clock, with its rec
ord of wonderful events that have
left eternal Impressions on the soul
of the human
AND now-for fate is full of pranks
and odd conceits-this staid old time.
piece stands in the midst Of other
curios in the house of the family of
its late owner; and while it broods,
perhaps, over it's wonderful record
and the tremendous events, the loves
and sorrows, the hopes and disap-
pointments and achievements it has
seen pass before its figured face.
through its unattached door and In
and out among the pendant weights
and strings romps a family Of kittens
that found just the sort OF home that
they were looking fer in the base OF
this conqueror of nearly three cen.
turtles OF time and wear and tear.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
Better Late Than, Nev.r

Kansas City Star: An elderly man
or rural appearance had hardly seated
himself in a crosstown car when a
young woman who had followed him
In approached him.
"Sir, did you lose a IS bill?" she
asked.
For a moment the farmer observed
her with a surprised, curious look
then said. convincingly: yes,
ma'am, l did"
h here 1T is" said she, hand
ing the bill to him.
Thank you very much young
woman, for your honesty. This is q
o remarkable happening"
On, don't think SO. sir. / be-
lieve everyone should return the
money in such a case as this. whai
Is there so remarkable about it?o
Why, | lost my SIS bill two years
ago."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
A FooTNoTE TO HISTORY.

A man by the name of Abbot, a radical So
cialist of the Emma Goldman group and off
eial Of the nti-conscription league, told a New
York City audience of sympathizers that the
aims Of our anarchists and those of the Rus
sian bolsheviki are the same. For the first
time in history, he declared, a body of men hold
ing the same principles and opinions as our I.
Nv. ". are in control of a great country and it
is probable that their ideas will spread all over
the world.
AS far as this agitator can be said to speak
for radical socialism in America, he warns US
what its objects are. The socialists of his
group are our bolsheviki. Our Goldmans and
Berkmans are leaders of the Lenine-Trotsky
type. Now that we are told what they stand
for we know what to expect of them; and our
government should Know how to deal with
them.
But we need not agree with this mouthpiece of
radicalism that the boIsheviki are in permanent
control of Russia. We have no reason to be-
lieve that the Russian people will ratify the
foreign policy of this radical group. 1t seems
far more probable that the country now in a
state Of chaos Will follow in the footsteps of
France when she shook off the monarchial gov
eminent. So far the parallel has been close.
Louis the sixteenth permitted the converting Of
the states general. The ear Nicholas con-
sented to the convocation of the dumas. Both
dynasties were overthrown. The idealists con-
trolled affairs for a time-the Girondists in
France and the patriots of the Lvoff-Milukoff!
type in Russia. Then Robespierre and his
radicals seized the power as Lenine and his
bolsheviki have. Next in France came a mill
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
Real Patriotism.

To the Editor of The Gate City:
The writer was greatly impressed
with an announcement that appeared
a few evenings ago in The Gate City,
to the effect that the Methodist Prot.
estant Sunday school, at Twelfth and
Exchange streets, had given up their
Christmas cantata from a purely pat
riotic standpoint in order to comply
with our fuel controllers request that
the churches of Keokuk assist him in
conserving our coal supplies by discon-
tinuing some, if not all, of their mid
week and evening services.
1t is no small sacrifice to give up a
Christmas entertainment after the
program committee has planned and
worked for weeks to make such an
entertainment a success Then, think
of the disappointment that it will be
to the scholars of their school. 1t is
surely showing a christian spirit, the
Christ spirit, to say as a church and
Sunday school, I'VE will sacrifice the
pleasure and enjoyment of giving our
school a Christmas entertainment
Christmas evening in order that 9TH
ers may have fuel to keep themselves
warm"
The step they have taken as a Sun
day school is most commendable. 1t
is an example of unselfsh sacrifice
after which all churches in the city
should pattern.
When churches are loyal and patriot
ic enough TO forego giving Christmas
entertainments as well as other serv-
ices, public opinion should demand that
clubrooms and pool and dance halls
should close their doors until the coal
situation becomes at least normal
again.
Through respect for the churches,
If not ON general principles, the men
operating the picture shows and
theatres should close their doors as
long as there is suffering in our city
because Of the scarcity of o
1t is high time that these places Of
amusement be closed until the coal
situation improves to the extent that
there will be no suffering among our
citizens because of the need of fuel.
A. B. CIRCUIT.
keokuk, Iowa. Dec. Is. 1917.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
IOWA PRESS

Cedar Rapids Republican: Thu
use of the cent piece is more genera
than ever before. Even in California
they now make change in less thar
quarters. The government mint il
m month has turned out 1880, 00t
of these little but now useful coins
Now if the government will put out a
six cent piece the people will be
still more grateful for the combina'
ton OF the nickIe and the penny is
now frequently called for and it Is
MOI easy to make.
Marshalltown Times : Republican
as an illustration of how words lose
part of their meaning or are dropped
entirely by disuse rye" means bread
in Iowa and bourbon" means moth
ing at all.
Sioux City Journal: Every now
and then some federal department or
other issues official figures which
tend to confirm the ordinary 0 II
N in his suspicion that the cost
Of living has gone up.
Cedar Rapids Gazette: The tight.
wad nay have the spirit of giving,
but he has his emotions under rigid
control.
Davenport Democrat: Davenport
appears to be fortunate that it hasn't
a nickname. Several cities in the.
state are dropping their nicknames
as best they can, discovering that
such ~appelations as "Parlor City"
neither get factories nor suggest
business enterprise.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: Evidently,
there are others who can use the
short word and WELD the big stick.
There is Hoover. for instance, who
is getting after the Chicagoans who
declare that meatless and wheatless
are not needed.
Burlington Gazette: What are they
US? Food control cuts alcohol
in beer to 3 per cent. Amount of
grain for breweries is to be cut 80
per cent. And yet the amount of
beer produced is not to be less. Wat
eri We suspect water.
Mason City Globe-Gazette: There
is a great chance for some man in
to develop leadership If he
has the mental capacity and the
to plan for the big things
now needing craftsmanship, and has
/ vision of the future. The man of
real sense and courage not afraid to
defy both pacifists and junkerists,
has a fine opportunity awaiting him
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
TODAYS BIT OF VERSE
THE DOOM OF KINGS.

THE DOOM OF KINGS.
There is a specter on the fields of France,
Waking earth's monsters from their murderous trance,
IA specter grim and hunger-mouthed and gannt,
Whose hollow voice is still a rolling vaunt,
"A thrill of triumph over bestial things:
II cry the doom of kings"
There is a wrath above the wild North sea,
Clouding the sky with thickening vulture glee,
A wrath of smoke whose voice is thunderloud,
Beating the waves into a monster shroud,
And over all their tumult still it filings:
II cry the doom of kings"
There is a herald sent from West to East,
Bearing the word of Demos to the Beast,
A herald with a voice no man may hear
And not be mindful, high and strong and clear.
And this is all the message that he brings:
II cry the doom of kings"
Is an angel with the wand of peace
Breeding above the world. No more shall cease
Her watchful patience till, above the dun,
Mad fury Of the last red battle won,
Tender as love-or Christ HimSelf-she sings:
Il see the doom Of kings"
Lewis Worthington Smith.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
The Battle of Breads

"The best war bread is the best
quality of white bread that can pe
made" Such is the first sentence in
a recent article in the Literary Digest,
which in turn quotes this sentence
from Professor Harry Snyder, a
Minneapolis chemist and formerly the
chemist of the University of Mime.
sofa.
The most dangerous arguments in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
Loss Of 10000 reutons

United Press Leased Wire Service.I
WITH THE ITALIAN ARMIES
Dec. l5.-The Austro-G German drive
IN Italy has cost the combined Teuton
forces a loss OF 10000 men, 1t was
at the Italian headquarters.
Genera Hoetzendorrf, the Austrian
and General Won Buelow,
the German leader, are making a des.
perate EFFORT to pass over the Alps
in their drive ON the Italians hafora
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15

1t is particularly dangerous nowadays for
the bootlegger in South Dakota. Judge Jones
of the South Dakota circuit court has rendered
a decision to the effect that a man arrested for
being intoxicated can be forced to tell the name
of the person from whom he procured the
liquor. This is one of the most effective pro-
visions OF the South Dakota prohibition law and
Judge Jones in upholding its constitutionality
has made bootlegging one of the precarious
businesses.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
WHEAT AND FLOUR PRICES.

A chart has been prepared by the federal
food commission which throws light on wheat
prices and the cost of flour. According to this
chart, four and one-half bushels of wheat are re-
CURED to make one barrel Of flour. The farm
er In the wheat raising sections Of the north
west and the transportation company received
on an average a little more than seven dollars
for this four and one-half bushels Of grain of the
1916 harvest, landed in Minneapolis. Much
higher prices were paid for the 1916 crop, but
not until the farmer had parted with his wheat.
The Minneapolis miliers received for it's equiva-
lent in flour from eight dollars in August, 1916,
to fifteen dollars the first week in August, 1917,
In addition TO the by-products.
The government price Of wheat for the 1917
harvest, including freight charges to Mime
apolls, amounts approximately to nine dollars
and fifty cents for four and one-half bushels of
wheat. The price Of bulk flour at Minneapolis
of about ten dollars and twenty-five cents shows
that the miller is now receiving seventy-fve
cents and the by-products for his operating ex-
|penses and profit.
As a result Of government pricemaking the
prices of wheat and flour have been stabilized,
and the administration claims that in some
cities a considerable reduction has been made
in the price of bread. 1t also figures that to-
day the farmer is receiving over forty per cent.
OF the money paid for the cash loaf, whereas
last year he received under twenty per cent. Of
the price of the loaf.
This experiment in government pricefixing
has developed considerable dissatisfaction
among producers and dealers, but it apparently
IS a wise move in war time and may point the
way to a permanent system of marketing the
farm products after the war ends, which will
eliminate much Of the abuses and inequalities
that have long prevailed under the old system
of speculative buying.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15

After all the negotiations on the part of Ger
many with the baisheviki the result will be a
''mere scrap of paper
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15

There was no need Of the pronouncement
that there will be no coffee famine. The sugar
shortage effectually shut out that bugaboo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
Voice Of the People

1.-THE Gate City does not assume rt
sponsibility for views expressed b,
correspondents. Writers OF commUni
cations must furnish their names
not necessarily for publication, but
for the information OF the cditor.I
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15
severe winter weather hampers theft

movements. ,
The Teutons have ~oncentrate -
500 guns within a space OF ten ihus'
between the Brenta and Piave rivers,
a gun every v yards. A tellnl.
artillery salvo is constantly IN pioe
ress in the entire sector.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15

There Is no less virtue, rather more, in events, tasks,
duties, obligations, than there Is in books. Work itself has
= singular power to unfold and develop our nature. The
difference Is not between working people and thinking
people, but between people who work without thinking and
people who think while they work.-Henry van Dyke.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15

A "non-partisan party if such a thing be
possible, is the latest political movement being
ag1tated IN this state. It's promoters are the
leaders of an organization which has grown up
in the Dakotas, and its aim is to combine the
farmers vote with that of the labor unions, and
thereby gain control Of the state government.
But the Iowa farmer is pretty wise and it is
hard to play him for a sucker. He is prosper
Gus; he owns one or more automobiles and his
check represents money in bank. The "non-
partisan movement is a pretty scheme, but
lowans will not allow themselves to be led into
a movement the evident purpose of which is to
set up a class distinction.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15

America expects every congressman to do
his duty
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-15

Home is the resort Of love, of JOY, of peace
and plenty, where supporting and supported,
polished friends and dear relations mingle in
to bliss.-Thomson.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-29
NOT PARTIAL
TO TRENCHES
Americans, Like Canadians, Not Par
tial to Trench Hiding
But Cover Is
Necessary.

American Training Camp in France,
Aug. 24.-One OF the greatest prob
lens American officers have before
them is impressing upon their men the
absolute Importance OF learning the
best ways OF keeping under cover. The
American soldier is not a natural
digger in He is mucn like the
Canadian in that respect, for it is an
old saying on the British front that
Cana clans will die in the last ditch,
but never dig it. 1t is the Ameri
can spirit to up-stake and fight, but
the world war has long since passed
and worry of struggle OF attritiOn.
the best commander is the one who
best conServes his men. One Of the
great reasons why the Germans are
still in France and Belgium is their
wonderful facility for digging in.
They have a passion for it, and an
incentive as we'll, for the allied artil-
lery never ceases to pound them day
and night
The German belief that they can
dig faster than modern army can
advance is one of the principles Of
their defensive tactics Notwithstand-
ing all that has been told along this
line, Notwithstanding the heroic eff
forts to rouse his enthusiasm over the
pick and shovel, the American soldier
has remained decidedly lukewarm. He
came to France to fight the Germans.
he says, and not to dig hole and
look at them through spyglasses
1t is purely a matter of tempera-
ln&nt. and there seems to be little
doubt row that only actual battle ex-
perience will convince American SOL
diers that the ability to take tdvan-
tage of any bit of cover is one of
the greatest assets the modern man
at arms can have.
1T seems a shame to have to curb
the first line fighting spirit of our
troops said an American training
officer yesterday, but the men must
be made to understand as far as pos
sible that impetuousity must be subor-
dinated to steadiness
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-29
FERGUSON SUSPENDED
Article to Senate OF Impeachment Re-
moves Him From Office.

Austin, Tex. Aug. 24.-James f
Ferguson was suspended from the Of
fee of governor of Texas shortly
after o'clock tonight when the
board of nine managers, named by
the House of Representatives pre-
scented to the Senate 81 articles OF
impeachment, alleging official miscon-
duct.
W. P. Hobby, lieutenant governor
automatically succeeded to tie goy-
ernorsship, pending disposition OF tire
charges in the Senate The Senate
designated next Wednesday as the
time for beginning the trial
Tonights action was in conformity
with resolution adopted by the
House yesterday in appointing the
board of managers to formulate ar
ticles OF impeachment after three
weeks investigation OF charges pre-
ferred against Governor Ferguson by
Speaker F. 0. Fuller This commit
tee reported to the House today and
the y articles contained in the bill
of impeachment were voted upon sep
arately. All passed by wide mar
gin and were Immediately sent to tie
Senate. where the date for the begin
ming of the trial was set.
Some OF the Charges.
The q articles Of impeachment ia
clude the following:
That Governor Ferguson persistent
ly refused to reveal the source o.
questionable" loans asgragatins
$3.50 thus placing himse elf in con-
tempt of the House; that he misap-
propriated $500 OF state money and
converted it to his own use: that h.
abused the power o, veto and y:o-
lated the constitution when ne vetoed
practically the entire appropriations
for maintenance of Texas University
for the next two years.
Other charges concerned alleged
placing OF large sums or state money
without security and without interest
in bank in which Ferguson is d
stockholder; alleged violation OF the
state banking laws in that the gov
ernor borrowed from his own bank a
sum more than twice greater than the
law permits; alleged exercise of TN
due and imprc per influence over the
University regents and that the gov
ernor failed to return to the STATE
treasury several thousand dollars il
legally expended for maintenance or
the governors mansion and which he
had previously promised to restore.
Mr. Ferguson tonight declined to
discuss the proceedings.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-29
First Day.
10 O'Clock a.. m.

10 O'Clock a. m
Music by Lockcsburg Cornet Band
Invocation, Rev. J. T. Rodgers.
Music by the Band.
Opening Address, Prof. S. E. Gillian N
Response, Capt. Bill Ray.
Music.
2 o'clock p. m.
Music.
Address, Mr. Aubrey Young.
Music. Lockesburg Cornet Band.
Reading, Miss Francis Norwood.
Address, Hon. D. l.. King.
Second Day.
Invocation, Rev. w. Nj. Christie
Music.
Address, Rev. J. 7. Rodgers.
Reading, Miss Lois Whitaker.
Address. Mrs. Linda Tatum.
2 o'clock p Nv.
Music. LOckesburg Cornet Band.
~ i
Music.
Address, Curran Bell.
Music.
Third Day.
10 O'Clock a. m.
Music
Address Hon. Seth c.. Reynolds.
Address, Hon. Hugh Hart.
Speech. Master Forney Arnold.
Song, Mis- Martha Grady.
Address, T. w. Park.
2 O'Clock p. m.
Address. w. C, Grady.
Song. Miss Rose Gallaher.
Music. LOckesburg Cornet Band.
Reading, Miss Ressie Lyon.
Chorus. Twelve Girls.
Paper, Miss Lucy Bandy.
Music, LOckesburg Cornet Band.
Fourth Day.
10 o'clock d. m.
Music. LOckesburg Cornet Band.
Address, Allen Mills.
Music
lmpromtu Address, COnfed arat,
soldiers.
Music.
? O'Clock p. m.
Baby contest. prettiest baby between
he ages of six and eighteen months o
ge. Premium, five dollars in gold.
Song, God Be With You Till We
deet Again" with handshaking b,
'eterans
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-08-29
TANKER SINKS U.BOAT
The Navajo, Afterward Sunk by Ac.
cident, Uses Guns Oh SubmersibIe.

An Atlantic Port Aug. 24.-Thc
Standard Oil tank steamer Navajo
destroyed by fire at sea on August
Is, while homeward bound. had an
encounter on her trip over with
submarine and sank the enemy vessel
with her guns after a half-hour bat
tie, according to members of the
crew OF II, who arrived here today
on an American steamer. The destruc-
ton OF the Navajo was caused by the
explosion of fuel pipe.