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Evening star., 1919-08-26
The Railroad Issue.

If the railroad shopmen refuse to
accept the Presidents decision regard
ing wage increases they will probably
strike. They will doubtless be follow
ed in this action by other organiza-
tions of railroad employees, acting in
sympathy. This will tie up the trans
portation system of the country in
short order. But the country cannot
live without railroads. 1t must have
means to move the crops, the products
of the mills, the daily food of the peO
pie. A successful general strike on the
railroads would paralyze the country.
This fact will probably weigh heavily
with the operatives when they come to
consider the question of a strike. Are
they desirous of precipitating cha
otic condition because they have been
denied, on the soundest grounds, an in
crease of wages that would entail in
itselt serious consequences ahd delay
the readjustment of prieess
Of course, if the operatives struck it
would be necessary to try to continue
the operation of the roads. The fed
eral government is in charge of the
lines. 1t would, if required, have to
resort to force to prevent paralysis of
the arteries of commerce. To do
nothing to combat the strike would be
to yield supinely to disorder.
Are the railroad workers of this
country seeking to force an issue that
can have only the result Of conflict
and loss and suffering, with eventual
defeat unless the United States is
ready for revolution?
Evening star., 1919-08-26

take some action, though the form has
not yet been decided. Closing the
gates altogether has been suggested,
and the suggestion has found some
favor. But the assertion is made that
such an extreme step would be mad
vlsable even in the present emergency; ;
that it would be un-Ameriean, and
might work harm; that as great as
the evil is. and necessary as remedy
S, some remedy less drastic should be
found and adopted.
The Presidents recommendation to
Congress will add interest to a sub
ject which did not lack for interest
before. There is general belief that
something should be done. As al
ready stated, the war has multiplied
the number of Mdesirables in Europe,
and in obedience TO their natures they
are planning to d stribute themselves
over the world We want none of
them in this country, and Congress
should devise means of some safe sort
to keep them out.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

pie expressed themselves in its favor
most decidedly. They turned to it in
large numbers. and gave it the largest
order any party ever received in this
country.
Next year there will be an account
ing. The party must show what ii
has done toward obeying the mandate
received last year. If the report is
satisfactory, an Endorsement is likely
to follow. Another republican Con
gress will be elected, and maybe the
pres. .dency thrown in for good meas
ure.
On the other hand, if the report is
unsatisfactory: if it shall appear that
too little has been done, or that what
has been done does not square with
the command or the demand, the
voters may turn to the democratic
party again, and put it again in full
control.
For every reason, therefore, the
House republicans, with the respon-
sibil:ty of the initiative resting on
them, should proceed with all caution,
Teamwork is imperative. Although
their majority is of comfortable size.
it will justify no pranking. 1t should
be held together, and reg stored regu-
larly. Divisions are undesirable and
dangerous. They get out of hand,
and operate beyond the limits of origi-
nal calculations. The republicans have
had abundant proof of the truth of
this during the past decade, and should
not want more A division over a tariff
bill just ten years ago. which at the
time caused no great alarm, spread.
until general disorgan:zation set in.
and sent the party into the wilderness
for stay of six years:
Evening star., 1919-08-26
Farmers to Sell at Retail.

Arrangements have been made to
insure more favorable conditions for
the basket buyers at the farmers mar
ket next Saturday. No sellers will
be granted positions at the market un-
less they agree to dispose of their
products at retail. This will correct
the s'tuation that confronted the buy
ers last Saturday, when they found
only few retailers. the majority of
the farmers refusing to sell save in
large quantities.
Naturally, a farmer who hauls his
produce to town for sale prefers to
get rid of his load in the shortest pos
sible time, so that he can return home
quickly. If he sells at retail he must
remain at the market longer than if he
disposes of his entire lot at once, or
in few sales. Furthermore, there is
less waste. But if he sells at retail he
gets somewhat higher price. This
consideration should appeal to him,
even against the possibility of remain
ing slightly longer time at the stands
Furthermore, with the public directed
and attracted to the market by the
prospect of getting produce at COM
paratively low rates direct from the
growers the process of selling out at
retail is likely to be facilitated.
Imposition of the condition that oc-
cupants of the farmers stands must
sell at retail will bring about con-
dition that should encourage the peo-
pie, despite last Saturdays unfortunate
experience, to go there at the close of
this week in numbers. Direct buying
with basket is certain to mean econ
omy.
Evening star., 1919-08-26
The Republicans and Teamwork.

The republicans of the House are
caucusing again on the legislative
situation. They could not be better
employed. Watching the corners is
necessary at all times, but particular
ly so now. These are new times, and
such times as may well give the ablest
and most experienced legislators seri-
GUS concern.
The House majority has two points
to consider. The first relates to the
welfare of the country. Whatever
features of reconstruction are taken
up now should be put in the best
shape possible. Legislation not Of the
best might work deplorable injury. So
much is unsettled, and so much needs
to be settled at an early day, the coun-
try awaits legislative action anxiously.
In all matters of raising revenue
and Of making appropriations for the
support of the government the House
has the initiative. 1t does not speak
the last word, of course. The Senate
possesses the right of amendment, and
exercises it freely. Still, the initia,
tive is very important, and the House
appreciates the fact.
Tho second point relates to the
.paFtys welfare. The renublican psrty
Mnn trial Last Noyemoex me pso
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Undesirables.

The President is rightly concerned
about keeping undesirable foreigners
out of this country. 1t. is a matter
just now of very wide concern. Con-
sideration of it is in progress in South
American countries, where there is
fear of invasion.
It is the undesirables in Europe who
are the busiest with plans for emigrat-
ing. The war has increased where it
has not originated their restlessness,
and they are casting about for new
fields of activity. They are not work
ers. Hence, they do not make good
citizens. Their present neighbors
would be glad to see them depart.
This hemisphere, and particularly
the northern part, looks good to these
men. They fancy there is opportunity
here for the agitator, the fomenter Of
trouble, the would-be reorganizer of
government and society. The enor-
nous resources of America, developed
and undeveloped, are tempting to men
of revolutionary aims at time when
changes made necessary by the war
are under discussion and will soon be
in hand for action.
i Men OF this stamp are already ON
the ground in too large numbers. Part
Of our unrest is ascribable to them.
They landed at time when little
vigilance was shown and no great fear
was entertained respecting agitatOrs
and "nuts" developed by and under
foreign governments and conditions.
Since their arrival, and especially
since the world upheaval began, these
men have been very Industrious. writ
ing, speaking and organizing against
American institutions, and urging
their overthrow in favor Of half baked
schemes of their own. They are al
the bottom of much of the discomfort
land disorder the authorities are being
kereed to take note Of today.
AIT sesms likely that Congress viii
Evening star., 1919-08-26
A Truce Required.


in the contest for higher eompensa
tions to meet the rising needs OF NV
ing. His answer to the railroad shop
men and his appeal to the public are
calculated to bring sharply to crisis
the process of constant wage demands
With unanswerable log.e the Presl-
dent points out that repeated wage
increases add to the burden of living
cost, to support which these aeeret!onS
are sought. He notes that the govern
meut is now at work seeking to cure
the evil of high prices. by various ex-
pedients and measures, with strength
ened laws to reach and curb the prot
iteers. To add to the overhead costs
of production by increasing railroad
wages largely in one line, which would
be followed doubtless by increases IN
other lines, would merely aggravate
the condition which it is sought now
to cure.
Addition of wages to enable the
workers to meet rising living expenses
is often described as vicious circle.
It is more than that. 1t IS SPIRAL
tending ever outward in its harmful
effects. For profits are computed upon
total outlay, and any addition to the
outlay adds to the volume of profits,
though the percentage Of gain IS
maintained. For example, a producer
makes an annual profit of per cent
On his gross business. If $50 900 is
added to his costs in increased wages
he charges not merely $4,000 more, but
6 per cent on $4,000 in addition.
The cost of production is always
borne by the consumer, plus the profit.
Any addition to the wages must be
borne by those who buy the products
Of the labor thus more highly paid.
Otherwise profits will fall and eventual
ly diminish and the employer will go
out of business. If the increase OF
increment through profits on added ex-
penditures is not computed on the
basis of per cent Of total expenditures
the percentage of profits steadily falls,
taough the volume may remain the
same. With all other costs rising, the
relative loss of profits means actual
loss eventually to the producer.
It has been estimated that the de-
mands of the railroad shopmen would,
if granted, entail an addition of at
least a billion dollars to the trans
portation bill of the country. That
would be distributed all along the line
Of production If the average earnings
Of the railroads are 6 per cent-they
are more in some cases and less in
others-the result would be the addi-
ton not merely of billion to the pub
lies bill, bit per cent on . billion.
or sc, 100000 additional, unless the
railroads earnings were to diminish.
This vicious spiral if continued is
certain to bring disaster, bankruptcy
and grave suffering. The President
appeals for truce, to check the
process of wage increases pending the
application of measures that, it is
hoped, will bring the prices of neces-
sities back to normal. Readjustments
of inequalities are assured in the vari-
GUS lines of railroad work, but the
President stands firmly against whole
sale additions to the transportation
costs as palliative that must inevita-
bly, prove to be an aggravation. The
hope is that his courageous and wise
course will be sustained by the work
ers themselves, as it will be sustained
by the country at large.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

Food spectators remind the public
that the New York Stock Exchange and
the Chicago Board of Trade are not
the only places where a rather wicked
game of finance is sometimes played.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

A Massachusetts, court has held that
it is against the law to play golf
matches on Sunday. In the midst Of
international perplexities the details
of strict personal propriety are not
overlooked.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

When Holland goes looking for
profteers there will doubtless be close
scrutiny to determine whether Will
helm has sawed more wood than he
is going to need for his own castle
next winter.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

The polar snow cap on Mars is re-
ported to be shrinking. This is in
teresting, but not so much to the point
as the probable coal supply here on
earth.
Evening star., 1919-08-26
The Practical Problem,

The PH4ct1caI Problem.
"Make hay while the sun shines, !"
said the offhand philosopher.
"That kind of advice is easy" com
mented Farmer Corntossel. "What
you want to invent is some method of
gettin' crop in during three or four
weeks of steady rain"
Evening star., 1919-08-26

The typist who in preparing news
from Washington accidentally printed
"peave" instead of "peace" may not
have been so far wrong.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

Dayight-saving has enabled many a
man to get around earlier and attend a
meeting to decide whether or not he
would do any work at all.
Evening star., 1919-08-26
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Effort to Classify.

Effort to Classify.
"What is the difference between a
bandit and brigand7"
"Not much," replied the Mexican
citizen. "My impression is that a ban
dit is Villista and a brigand is a
Carranzista."
Evening star., 1919-08-26
The Polishing Process.

The Polishing Process,
"Have you polished up that speech
you expect to deliver?"
NO." replied Senator Sorghum.
"Once start polishing a speech Pm
liable to keep grinding away at it till
there isn't much left"
Evening star., 1919-08-26

Senators are developing strong in
quisitiveness as to how many treaties
of one kind or another there are at
present.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

Discoveries of large stores Of hoard
ed materials assist in mobilizing the
resources of the country.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

An interesting calculation now re-
lates to the amount price may be re-
duced and still leave room for some
prohteering.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

Actors are now talking about man
ayers in much the same way that man
ayers used to talk about one another.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

Mexican bandits are sufficiently can
did to come right out and call them
selves "outlaws" instead Of "pro6teers." )"
Evening star., 1919-08-26
The Large Item

The Large Item.
Old 81. G. L. contrives to bring
A long, uninterrupted sigh.
The price tag is the biggest thing
: About each article you buy.
Evening star., 1919-08-26

Melodious Expression.
'Music speaks all languages"
"And I suppose-you would say jazz
band stutters.o
Evening star., 1919-08-26


I met mild philosopher
Who offered consolation
Whenever mischief was astir
In any demonstration.
I said to him: "Since you advise
A patient self-denial,
Why do you not with manners wise
Give that same plan a trialf
" notice that you eat the best
The markets are availing,
And that you seek your downy rest
With comfort all unfailing."
Quoth he: 'Tis true these things I do
As proceed to labor,
And faithfully put forth anew
Good counsel for my neighbor.
'T'm never shy on food or sleep.
I need them in my mission.
Il Is by such things that I keep
Ny lovely dispositiana r.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09
D. N. GORMAN'S AU-
TO REPAIR SHOP.
STEAM VULCANIZING
SECOND HAND CAS-
INGS FOR SALE
Potato Slips

We can furnish from our large potato beds at Glen
mora fresh vigorous slips, full count in good condition
at So so per thousand O. B. Glenmora La. from now
on every one who buy slips OF US even if order
has been previously been booked by US may send the
the great Southern Preserving Association,
Glenmora with check or money order attached for as
many as desired that price Our manager there will
give it prompt attention.
Great Southern Preserving Association
Dallas, Texas.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09
GLENMORA, LOUISIANA


You can keep all of your
clothes on when trading at
the "Sqare Deal Store { or
it has choice goods for cash
only
w w johnson Prop.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09
a ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Light and Poloer Company has secured
TIE expert house ufrenten and Will put can
paign tiuoees, commencing Thursday My ut and end
mo litter tant time the Company lciH Ionger
this campaign all such zcork
done by ndivdvnzs desiring and employing
fhcirot0u Iub0,.
IL vi .T(lSEPH. .Nrnn 6er.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

The Roughneck is telling about what
Tough Guy he is, and bow he is
Known around home as 33asa Bill. In
reality, he isn't Bad so much ds he is
Dirty and Lazy. and If he lived in a
Big City with the real Wild Ones, his
Name would be Sweet William. This
Guy inlpresses Nobody but the Kids.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17
CITY NEWS.

Unitarian market at Collier Sta,
tionery Co, tomorrow.
The Hotel Granite will serve
roast goose dinner Sunday for SOC.
All winter hats in Miss O'Brien's
shop regardless OF former price, for
s100.
Dance by knights & Ladies OF
Security, Monday, Jan. 20, NJ. W. A,
han- Agnes orchestra. Righto Of
admission reserved.
Rev. Huell Warren Of the First
Christian church, will preach this
evening at the Union Mission in the
library building, 13 South Third
street, at o'clock.
Mrs. Charles E Radasch and
daughter, Doris Marie, have returned
to Rock Island after a visit of a
month with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Wustrow.
Regular meeting Keokuk council
No. 536. tonight at 8 o'clock. Hawkes.
hall, Eighth and Main. Visiting breth-
rem fraternally invited to attend. @.
G. Montague, regent; j. l. Annable.
secretary.
Advance notices Of dances. card
parties or other social diversions, for
which an admission fee is charged or
subscription collected, will not be ac-
cepted for insertion in the society or
other columns OF The Gate City un-
less the regular advertising rates arc
paid
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17
POSLAM FINE
FOR SORE, TIRED
ITCHING FEET

To freshen. cool and comfort tired.
tender. chatting feet, just spread Pos
lam-soothing and antiseptic-over
them. Here is intense, grateful relief
such as Poslam brings to any dis
ordered condition of the skin.
When Eczema breaks out, disfig-
ing Pimples, Rash or any eruptional
troubles, Poslam should be used to
drive them away and furnish the
safe, efficient treatment. Poslam
does SO much and goes so far.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories, 243
West Attn St, New York City.
Urge your skin to. become clearer,
brighter, better, through the daily
use of Poslam Soap, medicated with
Poslam.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17
CITY NEWS.

Maurice Shultz has returned from
a three weeks visit in st. Louis.
Moose lodge meets every Friday
night. A. e. Moore, dictator; A L..
Laubersh elmer, secretary.
Mr. Willard B. Marsh Will sing
at the vesper service at o'clock
Sunday afternoon In the First West
minister Presbyterian church, Fear
Yet Not, o Israel" by Dudley Buck.
The Loyal Order of Moose is ar
ranging to put on membership cam
paign for the local lodge The cam
paign will be under the direction of
Dan T. Huff, deputy supervisor. He
will start the membership drive this
evening and hopes TO increase the
number of Moose in this city to 500.
This order has great vocational
training school at Mooseheart, III.
at present there are SIS children of
all ages in the school, whose fathers
were members of the order. They
will remain there until educated.
During the membership campaign Mr..
Huff win tell the people of Keokuk
more about the Mooseheart fnstitu-
ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17
Whole City Mourns Passing Of Man
Whose Life Here Was oneof
Constant Kindness
and Philanthropy.
DIED AS he WISHED IT
His Last Conscious Minutes Spent in
Pushing Forward His Friends
and Thinking Of His
Masonic Teachings.

George 8. Tucker. whose suddeI
death yesterday brought shock o.
surprise and sorrow to the whole
lefty, had Lived the better part of his
Life here, and was known for his in
ltegrity in every walk Of LIE.
In addition to his public Life IL
city, county and state, Mr.. Tucker
served short time as member o,
the Keokuk board of education. He
enjoyed that service very much anG
was q valuable addition to the board
at the time the bonds were issued
for the building OF the new Garfield
and Jefferson school houses. He re
signed when his health first broke
down
He was born in . cottage less than
1 a block distant from the house in
which he died He was the last OF
his fathers family, one Of the pio-
neer families of keokuk
Long Active In HIs Church.
His father, Samuel w. Tucker, was
one Of ten men who formed the First
Unitarian society. and the son,
George 8. Tucker, WAS a trustee Of
the church at the time of his death
and had always been faithful at
tendant and generous supporter OF
the church.
Everywhere in the city today were
heard expressions of regret at his
death
IF he could have ordered it, his
last hour on earth would have been
precisely as it was" said a man who
knew him Intimately. His last yolun-
no
'istic Of his whose Life and an epitome
Iof his relations with other people.
He was called to the telephone by
DR.. G. Walter Barr to give some in
formation about Keokuk Masons at
tending the meeting of the Scottish
Rite consistory at Davenport next
week
AS a Man Lives, So He Dies.
First, ne demurred that Dr. Moor
head and William Sinton were so
much more competent than he to talk
on the subject, IN his characteristic
modest tone OF voice Then he an
Igwered some questions, but again
named those friends of his and also
j. Albert Henneman Asked about
the length Of the consistory session,
times reFerent, as he spoke of the
ceremonies OF four days and nights,
and the last long night session of
Friday. He spoke perfectly natur-
ally. and even at the other end of
the telephone wire, one could discern
that his mind was running over those
sublime scenes In the consistory so
impressive in their teachings OF the
fatherhood of God and the brother
hood of man.
II was with his mind thus occu-
pied. that he turned from the tele-
phone and fell under the stroke of
the attack Of heart disease.
Pushing his friends ahead OF him
self, bordering the precepts of his
beloved Masonry, the acme of cour-
itesy TO everybody, cheerful of voice
and careful of his words, George S.
Tucker spent his last conscious min
.utes on earth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17
SULLIVAN G. AUWERDA'S VERY
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

A half price sale-All coats and
suits are now offered at just half
price. This half price sale will in
clude everything in coats and suits.
The entire Wooltex line with other
high grade makes will be yours at
this unusual cut IN prices
This sale like all other sales we
have held, can be depended on. It is
not often an opportunity like this is
presented to you. 1t win be strictly
TO your advantage to buy both coat
and suit at this wonderful sacrifice
sale.
SULLIVAN & AUWERDA.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17

Your Uncle Sam is some laundry
ana no mistake. During Novenber
iasf the war department laundered
l2.zlo,O00 pieces OF clothing and
cleared profit of s26I.O 600
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17

War needs have greatly increased
.e demand for many chemicals in
rs country, but of all the so-called
savy chemicals caustic soda has
srhaps, been the most in demand
need, so pressing has been the need
7 THIS particular commodity in the
Industries that its manufacture
rs nited States has rr,r,.o -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17

ALL 1918 ACCOUNTS
Past due paid UP this week Our
policy of prompt pay means lower
prices to you. LOWITZ.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-17

doubled since 1914, and even so #
mas been necessary TO place a virtual
EN- barge on it's export.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1919-12-10

Due to the storm that prevented
many persons from coming to the
city but little business was done at
the court house today Only about a
half dozen papers We're recorded IN
the recorders office; and no court
matters were filed with the clerk NO
one applied for citizenship papers
and no hunting or fishing licenses
were issued The only licenses issueo
were two marriage Score for Dai
. Cupid.