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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
WHY WILSON FAILED.

New Republic: The president is
now just beginning to pay the price
which he was always bound to pay
at some time for the peculiar method
adopted by him of running the coun-
try during the war. This method was
in brief to promote a sound demo-
cratic purpose by means which were
in certain respects. autocratic and
coercive. He used the intense patri-
otto feelings of one of the most
patriotic peoples in the world in
order to unite the nation during the
war under his own leadership, but
the unity which he obtained in this
way was artificial and forced. He
never sufficiently shared his respon-
sibility with those of his fellow coun-
trymen who were entitled to share It..
and he never built up a loyal follow
ing among the people whose support
he most needed. Now when the war
is over the forced unity disappears,
and he is left dangerously isolated
at the moment when the success of
his policy is being challenged.
His own party is disgruntled; the
republican party is aggrieyed and
embittered; non partisan liberals
cannot get over his harsh and I'M
necessary suppression of freedom of
utterance; congress as body resents
the extent to which he has failed dur
ing the war to consult it's leaders;
the war bureaucracy does not inspire
as much trust as it should; people
find it hard TO understand why he
should surround himself with so many
inferior men; and they find his fire.
quent failure to take public opinion
into his confidence equally a cause
OF suspicion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
THE MOONEY CASE.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: The COVER
nor of California has committed the
sentence of Thomas Mooney, who
was to have been hanged. He now
goes TO prison for life And there
are papers who announce that this
disposes of the case.
Which is matter difficult 10 I'M
derstand. The governors action dis
poses OF nothing Mooney claims
that he is innocent. His friends
claim that he was being railroaded
to the gallows. The judge who tried
him has his doubts as TO much of the
evidence, under which Mooney was
convicted. Mooney himself declared
that what he wants is justice, and
not mercy. He says that if he is
guilty of the crime that was charged
against him. and for which he was
tried. he ought to be hanged.
Ii is evident that the action of the
governor does not dispose of the
case. However, it gives time, and
that is always an important element
in such cases. Now the investigation
can proceed and while there is doubt
in the minds of many people as to
MONEYS guilt. and while there are
those who claim that such guilt was
not established. there will be time
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
GREATEST SOULS GET NO REWARD

men will gather stones and sticks
and forge chains for imprisoning Co
lumbus. plotting against Calico, STAY
ing Kepler. burning Tyndall, impris-
oning Bnnyan, forturing Cranmer,
exiting the Pilgrim Fathers. The
tragedy OF Shelley. found dead with
a stained copy of Sophocles in his
pocket; or of Walter Scott, killed by
a lying trustee whose debt the novel
list had TO pay; the death of Turner,
who wrought for England canvasses
of imperishable beauty and who was
fed with crusts and rewarded with
criticism and paid with hate and bru
tality-all these Illustrate for us the
prisoners of hope, who have looked
out between iron bars upon the
little squares of sunshine lying for
the moment on the summers grass in
prison yards.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
Prevent Spanish Influenz;
By Amounting Nose
Prominent MiddIe-West Health Official Max.
Important Announcement in Connection
With Treatment of Bronchial
Troubles

If you really have Spanish Influ-
enza do not attempt self-treatment
with home remedies. Go to bed i'm
mediately and call physician at
once.
But there are preventive measures
which can prevent your being at
tackled by this malady. Men-ThO-Eze
has proven efficacious in cases OF
the treatment OF sore throat, la
grippe. tonsilitis, bronchitis, colds
and all troubles resulting from con-
gestion of the lungs and bronchial
tubes. Here is plain statement on
Spanish Influenza by the secretary
Of the Board of Health of a promi-
nent middle-west state.
This physician maintains that
Spanish Influenza is like sore throat,
la grippe, tonsilitis. bronchitis, colds
and similar troubles in tina. it is
caused by Infection Of the nasal pas
sages. He recommends preventing
this-and hence, largely preventing
Spanish Influenza and other mala-
dies-by keeping the nasal mem
branes moist and pliable by means
of some oily antiseptic application.
For such treatment Men-Tho4E4e
is ideal. The goose grease and tur-
pentine in this preparation serves
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
.DARKEN GRAY HAIR
Society Women Everywhere|
Now Use La Creole Hair
Dressing.

La Creole, Hair Dressing is WE
rerful No trouble. Not necessai
10 visit Embarrassing parlor' app .s
10 your hair and scalp in the pFisa.
of your room, as per simple Yin
lions on bottle Shortly all vi,
gray, streaked, faded. premature,
gray or white hair turns to such -
0ven, beautiful dark shade no c ur
could suspect you had used La - y,
OLE Hair Dressing. Not trace
gray will show any more. Can ~,
harm or damage your hair ,o,r
Stops dandruff and falling -
Long. soft. evenly dark. lustrous m'
is yours for moderate sum ~,
bottle of La Creole Hair Dresslnsc m
Sold by McGrath Bros Drug o ~,
and good drug stores everyWn'rs 70.
Mail orders promptly filled upon ala
ceipt of regular price-Sl'-V. ..oed,
Creole" Hair Dressing is suafSn'''
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.

A New York City lawyer has unearthed law
of 1890 authenticated by the signature OF Wash
ington as president. John Adams as president
of the senate and Speaker Muhlenberg, OF the
house which fixes the seat of government at
the District of Columbia and declares that - all
offices attached to the said seat OF government
shall cease to be exercised elsewhere AS car
1ied over into the revised statutes this provls-
ion holds that 'EAl offices attached to the seat
of government shall be exercised in the District
of Columbia and not elsewhere except as other
wise expressly provided for by law
This act can be construed to mean that Pres1-
dent Wilson Invested himself of executive au-
thority when he left the country and that his
powers devove automatically on the vice presi-
dent or ranking cabinet officer who remains in
the District The question has never before
been raised. though various presidents at times
have acted as such outside the District of
Columbia But there stands the law of the
land and failure to invoke it heretofore does
not max it nullity now. 1t would seem that
no previous president has departed from the
District for any protracted stay while congress
was in session, and no president at any time
ever went across the sea except when Roosevelt
sailed on a government warship to the Canal
Zone which was American territory. But
President Wilson has paid no attention to this
law; there is no question that he might have
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
RAlNBoWs MADE GOOD.

Cedar Rapids Republican: The
Rainbow division is being praised
more and more, as its exploits bet
come Better known. We are now
assured that while the marines have
received more public praise they
have not been more deserving-and
both have been deserving beyond
words ,of praise. The Rainbow divi-
sion was made up of national guard
units, including one regiment of Iowa
boys, made up of the best men in all
the Iowa regiments at that time.
Being of national guard origin the
Rainbow men had something to live
down, including the almost insuper-
able and insufferable prejudices Of
some of the regular army men who
refused to see anything good in what
they had not themselves created ac-
cording to their own systems These
prejudices have followed all the ma
tional guard men. They were as I'M
just as they were inexcusable, but
regular army men have always been
constituted that way and they will
probably never be changed.
But the boys of the old national
guard. as exemplifed in the Rainbow
and many other divisions, have proved
that the guard has not failed in this
war. On the contrary, it made more
than good and it has done so on it's
merits and certainly by no favoritism
toward it on the part of the men who
have administered war affairs. Now
they are admitting that not even the
marines who are always a selected
body of men-their requirements
being very seyere-have not distin-
guished themselves more than the
Rainbow men.
But that is only the expected. Both
the marines and the Rainbow men
are Americans and they did exactly
what Americans were expected to do
and that they will continue to do no
matter how or from what they come
into being as soldiers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
RHEUMAT|CS
0. K.
All Over the County They Are Taking
"Neutrone Prescription 60"

To be strong and free from all
stiffness in your joints and muscles.
just think of it for only SOC and $500
for one or two weeks treatment
"Neutrone Prescription go is quick
ly absorbed into the system and in
week or two brings blessed relief
to tired, weary, inflamed. swollen
Joints and muscles
It's easy to use, 100. no fuss and
bother getting ready. no time lost
rubbing in fiery liniments or using
hot plasters: just take four times a
day faithfully and all stiffness. swell
ing and misery will vanish
Used regular it makes the lame
and crippled strong and vigorous.
draws on: I'll the stiffness, agony
and inflammation It's fine Get a
bottle today at your druggist, SOC
snd sI0o Mail orders filled on $500
size.
McGrath Bros Drug Co. Keokuk,
- va. and leading druggists every.
where.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
KIDNEYS WEAK NING?
LOOK OUT

Kidney and bladder troubles don't
disappear of themselves. They grow
upon you. slowly but steadily, under
mining your health with deadly GER
tainty. until you fall a victim TO in
durable disease.
Stop your troubles while there is
time. Don't wait until little pains
become big aches. Don't tribe with
disease. To avoid future suffering
begin treatment with GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules now. Take
three or four every day until you feel
that you are entirely free from pain.
This wellknown preparation has
been one of the national remedies of
Holland for centuries. In 1896 the
government of the Netherlands grant
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

Rev Neuton Dwight Hills: The
greatest souls that God gave Eng
land during the last generation all
died of broken hearts. In all the
pages Of Shakespeare we shall not
find anything superior to the first
sheaves garnered in the fields OF
posy by young John Keats. One hun
bred pounds would have sent that
boy TO Switzerland and saved the
life OF the only man in England who
could possibly have written the Line
on Greek Urn the ode to autumn
and the Endymion If there is a
tragedy in all literature, 1t was the
loneliness, poverty and sorrow of
Keats, who wrote his own epitaph, as
zone whose name is writ in water
Given a man of ten talents, given a
great contribution. given fidelity TO
his convictions, and commonplace
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
ToDAY's BIT OF VERSE
THE WITHERED ARM.


What wiohered do-what?'
You think force it hath? God wot,
That if the soul withered, too,
Unmeasured evil it shall do.
tWho knows, if from maternal throe
A most untial hate did grow?
Deeming itself accprsed from birth,
1t reached to lay like curse earth?)
The withered soul had greed of power,
But still it could abide it's hour;
The WithereG sought arms to WELD,
And many TO its sealed.
The withered arm-the withered soul
These did a mighty force CONTROL
The wtnered arm bewitched folk
tThat all too late from trance awoke).
The withered arm-what hath it done?
Asks rivers that with crimson rum
ASK air where terrors make their home;
Ask earth become catacomb!
Ask of the dead whose grave pits yawn;
Ask souls in madness gone
The ghosts of all the living dead
It's lusting slaves to slavery led.
This hath the withered arm done-this!
II hath wage it shall not miss
The ysithered arm. the withered
That wrought Gods pleasant world such harm
Edith NJ. Thor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
now for his friends to establish the

now for his friends to establish the
mans innocence.
1t is going to be hard to go to
prison until ones innocence is estab-
lished when, in theory. the law sup
poses man TO be innocent until his
guilt has been proven. But it is bet
ter to go to prison and eventually to
come forth cleared of all guilt, than
to be killed for crime which one
has not committed. 1t is better for
Mooney, better for the state of Cali
fornia. There is one thing not even
great state can afford to do, and
that is to legally kill an innocent
man.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
THE AMERICAN PHYSIQUE.

Minneapolis journal: Europe not
only discovers in our armies in
France the existence of the Ameri-
can type, but also notes that the
American physique is superior to
any of her own. Their mouths ex-
hibit the benefits of American dent
istry, and what good teeth mean to
health is just coming TO be under
stood Americans are the only sol
dIers except the British who really
are accustomed to the bath. and
what frequent ablution means TO
health medical science now appre-
ciates.
But the essential reason for the
superiority Of American physique is
10 be found in the plentifulness OF
food in the United States The ex-
cellence of Canadian physique pro-
ceeds from like condition, as does
that of Australia. Our people just
now are generously restraining their
tites-incidentally to the better
ment of their health-and some of
them are complaining of high prices.
But, save for those of us who are
recent immigrants, we do not realize
that what we waste the French or
Italians live upon.
Europe IN our tlIHe never mas naQ
enough TO eat. Froude declared that
in the reign of Henry VIII every
English family had beef every day
Even if such were the case. never
since then has every English family
had beef once week. And England
has long been better fed than the
continent of Europe ever was.
Before tire war we Americans fan
cied that we had cur troubles. but
they were mainly OF our minds. This
United States in fact has always
been the reality OF the fabulous
Elysium. Here has been more 10
eat and better distribution of sup
plies than anywhere or at any time
in Europe. Here are better care for
the body, more comfort, more con
veniences. more ingenious mecnan-
zeal appliances devoted to making
ordinary living easier.
There is not perfection here. Error
still proves US human and wrongs
still show us sinful: but we are far
ther by much along the road to felic-
y than any society in any period OF
civilization. And the average Ameri-
can is better animal, a better in
tei.igence, and, no doubt. better
moral person than the average. He
has better endowment better
chance. better living, longer life.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Charles City Press: When Presi-
dent Mckinley appointed his peace
commissioners he courtously recog-
nized the joint authority of the SEN
ate in the negotiations of the treaty
after the war with Spain. But Presi-
dent Wilson cannot even trust a
democratic senate. He must be the
supreme authority.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil: Where
there is will there is way" 1t
the allies make up their minds that
they want William Hohenzollern
they'll get him.
Davenport Times: So Burgomaster
Hyfan, of N York, would train ma
chine guns upon men wearing Uncle
Sans uniform? Just for that he
will be forgotten as the boys come
home.
Perry Chief: Remember when you
used to speak slightingly of the Sal
yation Army?
Des Moines Register: Germany
won't need a navy for some years.
She is going to be busy blowing the
fields instead of the ocean.
Waterloo Times-Tribune: The ex-
kaiser is awaiting an opportunity to
return to Berlin says German re-
port. The criminal seeking to re-
turn to the scene of his crime.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: A hungry
world is depending upon these
United States of North America and
it is not going to be disappointed.
This is probably the greatest prob
lem that has ever fallen to our lot,
and it will be solved
Des Moines Capital: The kaiser
and all who are responsible for the
war should be punished. Hanging
would be the best punishment. Shoot
ing would be better than nothing.
Banishment might be tolerated But
certain it is the world cannot let
Germany's crimes go unrecognized.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald: 1t need
hardly be said that the American
people would joyfully add November
II to the days they already hold
sacred and celebrate it hereafter in
broader spirit than any merely
national holiday permits.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

ed special charter authorizing id
preparation and sale.
The good housewife of HOLLAND
would almost as soon be without foot
as without her Real Dutch Drops
as she quantity calls GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. Their use re
stores strength and is responsible in
great measure for the sturdy, 70
bust health of the Hollanders.
Do not delay. Go to your druggls
and insist on his supplying you witt
a box. of GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oh
Capsules. Take them as directed
and If you are not satisfied with re
suits your druggist will gladly retunt
your money. Look for the name COLL
MEDAL ION the box and accept nc
other. In sealed boxes, three sizes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
Kelly was the Fellow.

NEW YORK, Dec. Sit was Lieu
tenant Fred Kelly, former crack hurd-
Ter of the University OF Southern
California. Los Angeles. who "zoom-
ed and vollplaned over President
Wilson's head as he stood on the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

sick headache. duliness, fever,.h,
sore throat, sneezing. soreness. :!
stiffness.
Pape's Cold Compound" 4, j
quickest. surest relief known y
costs only few cents at drug ,tos1
1t acts without assistance, taste, y,
and causes no inconvenience noJ
accept substitute. Insist on ''papsI
nothing else.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

Former Ambassador White, who is accom-
panying the president on the peace journey to
Versailles, is related by marriage to German
citizen who resides in the upon-a-time en-
pire. 1t is to be hoped that Mr.. Whites sense
of the fitness of things will enlarge before he
gets ''over there and that he will return to
this country forthwith.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
Invite Foch over Here.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.,Marshal
Foch commander in chief OF the al
lied armies, will be invited to visit
the United States, if a resolution
being prepared by member of the
senate Is adopted
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
Don't stay stuffed-up!

Don't stay stuffed-up!
Quit blowing and snuffling! A dose
of "Pape's Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken will end grippe misery and
break up a severe cold either in the
head, chest, body or limbs.
1t promptly opens clogged-up nos
trils and air passages. stops nasty
discharge or nose running; relieves
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

~, eyto
bridge of the George Washlns.on
Just before leaving for the pea0e
ference. il developed today. .;n
Kelly has been ordered 10 s,-.t
two weeks on post at Hanna ..,oI
camp because of his reckless 49,
capers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

If be gracious courteous to strangers, Il
shows he citizen of the world, and that his heart s
island cut off from other lands but continent that
joina to chem. If he easily pardons and RENTS Of
fences it shows that his mind planted above injuries
that he cannot be shot If he be thankful for small
benefits, it shows that he weighs mems minds and not
their trash.-Bacon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
END OF FOOD CONTROL.

There seems to be little sentiment in this
country for the continuation of the federal food
administration. It was proposed by certain in
terests in Washington that the. food control
organization be consolidated with the depart
ment of agriculture, but this plan evidently did
not meet the approval of the food administra-
ton officials. Speaking of the legislation which
created the food administration, Herbert
Hoover saws.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05
Chile Under BOYCOTT.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
LIMA, Dec. 5.-All Chilean vessels
entering Peruvian ports are being
boycotted by Peruvian labor
The government is asking a loan
from the United States bankers of
seventy million soles tabout s35 o00,-
000). Three American warships are
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

Finding it difficult to become resigned to the
armstice terms, Dr. Solf is about to resign from
office, according to report. Offceholding in
foreign parts is not what it used to be-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

given attention had he been in doubt that 1t
would be carried to the supreme court or reach
such state of discussion in congress as to ser
iously endanger resumption by him of the ex
ecutive office when he returns to this country.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

Not the least of the benefits of peace is the
sudden slump in war speeches, the writings Of
experts and the compositions of the writers
of war songs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

There used to be song in the old times of
negro minstrelsy called ''Flewy-F 'lewy.'' 1t
may be revived in present conditions.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

The order to close up doesn't mean shut
up in the view of some persons. Talk and
complaint appear TO be human safety valve
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

A grateful mind by owing owes not, but
still pays, at once indebted and discharged.
Milton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

Making the best of a bad situation has al
ways been one of the things in which the
American people exceled
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-12-05

The American public will agree with Mr..
Hoover that ''the law has we'll justified itself
under war conditions in the suppression of
profteering and speculation and to more order
ly trade practices introduced by the law but
the people generally also believe with Mr..
Hoover that the food administration will have
served it's purpose when the peace treaty is
signed, and be ready and willing to bid it a
grateful farewell, along with other certain war
time agencies of restriction and control.