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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-25

same as those OF other people, wheth-
er enlightened or savage
A constitution which provides for
making treaties with other nations
does admit, and the courts so decide,
that this treaty when made is SUI
perior to the constitution, or IN
other words, the constitution has
been SO far amended. When our
constitution is antagonistiC 10 that
OF the world constitution, we take
our chances of the world, decided
against us by the supreme court OF
the world. instead or our own su-
preme court ind our own people
l am one OF those who believe
that the tiInA has not come when we
are ready 10 submit the constitution
and Liberties of our fathers 10 q de-
cision made up of the ignorant and
homogeneous people of the world for
construction. Washington and Mon
roe were right when their last words
We're: Avoid entanglements with
other nations" Stand by our flag
and our constitution. Protect it's
bearer, wherever he may be. wether
IN this or some other country.
/ am not so optoInisIic as TO be-
lieFe that we have arrived ut full
age when we can step up and say,
| Put fourteen points in our constitu-
tlon and the constitution OF every
other nation and all will be well.
Instead of all being well we are go
ing the other road as fastly as the
horse or airpiane can go. and it lis
time TO put on the down brakes and
come back home and attend to our
own affairs and let the heart of
Europe break"
We are now listening TO the story
Of this wonderful man, Wilson, that
we shall lose the commerce OF
Europe If we do not hurry up and
sign, and lastly, if we do not hurry
up and sign, we shall not get part
OF the spoils that are now TO be dis
rribuned rs the trophies Of war in
the old country. Such stuff to cast
before an American citizen is IN
worthy Of any person, president or
otherwise. This country has gotten
along very well without the spoils Of
Europe and the trophies of war, and
we shall have The other countries
begging at our feet for the means OF
life, rather than We begging them
for the little pittance OF spoils com
ing to us as party TO the war.
Such stuff should not be consid-
cred by anyone IN power, which is
mere bait to give this one uau
some prestige or confirm him in his
egotiRtical opinion that ne is rhe
greatest man in america and needs
no advice Of the senate or anyone
else, but must go to Europe with his
fourteen points or league OF nations
stuffed in his pocket and secretly
kept from those whose advise he
should have taken before leaving,
and ne now comes back and asks
TO cram it down their throatB, willy
niIly. He viii find when through
that ne is only one of a hundred
millions Of American people, and
possibly a large majority of which
are his supsrfors We are gett1cg
along very well without this league,
and lets flight it out on this line
if il takes all summer"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-25

League ope-rides Our Constitution.
There is no question but what q
league or treaty between nations
and especially the enc that is pre-
posed. is supreme over and above
our constitution and laws, and when
we have signed and become a party
to this constitution Of the world, we
are but member and not an indie
pendent nation. and we mast take
the Judgment Of this world congress,
which is TO pass upon our rights this
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-25

League to Maintain Peace,
/ should be in favor OF the ad
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-25
League to Enforce Peace.

AS we have said, there IS no
supreme power in league 10 en-
force its own DEGREES Iney can
only exist when the conditions, as
OF the time when made, continue enc
remain the same. Differences viii
arise from intellectual advancement,
iphysical conditions, temperature and
localities, and as these grow. the diff
ferences OF the original league widen
until a split or separation must come.
"A league to enforce peace. The
very thought includes war, by this
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
FORD TRANSMISSION LACKS
NEUTRAL POSITION

j. z. w. writes: l have much trou-
BILE in cranking the engine OF my 1915
Ford, as there seems to be no neutral
position in which the engine is free
to turn. Also. 1t will not coast free
ly. Is there some bearing worn out
that, allows the gears to drag or
doesn't the high-gear disengage
properly?
Answer: We can hardly do better
than quote the Ford Manual in this
connectiop-'it indicates that the
clutch-lever screw which bears on
the clutch-lever cam has worn and
requires an extra turn 20 hold the
clutch in neutral position. When
the clutch is released by pulling back
the hand lever, the pedal should
move forward a distance of one and
three-quarter inches in passing from
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

Answer: You do not state the
make of this engine and thus we are
In the dark as to the details of your
lubrication system. There has been
some trouble experienced in equaliz-
ing the fabrication received by the
two sets of cylinders in this type OF
V engine, there being tendency for
the cylinders of the right block to
become over fabricated, in case there
Is an excess of oil thrown about in
the crank case. At high speed. this
Is quite likely to occur unless the
pressure of oil Is kept down to a rea-
sonable value. May 1t not be pos
sible that there is something wrong
with the pressure relief valve, which
permits too much oil to be supplied
when the engine is running fast? IL
you find nothing wrong with the oil
ing system, 1t may be that the piston
rings on the overoiled pistons do not
ut so well as they appear to but. II
Questions Of general interest 4
column, space pcrmitting. Address
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
HINTS FOR MORTORISTS
Uopyri0nf 1913. by l'ns International Eynsscass.
Lengthened Life For The Battery (Coztinued,
Constant Opercharoing Destroys Storage Cells

C0HSIdHt UUeTcHuT0tHy DeSIIOgS SF0IuJe CeHS
BECOME EVIDENT that battery IL eeins
evidenced high temperatue
loss CT water
W. Untn rcenty
iop but 1t oens
batterys
in
that performed battery grossly
of
reduced by caburaon and ignition conditions with
loading dodge active material from the
should be
orestad the in perfect condition
will seriously inju the raes Ceis
prescribed and
frequent hydomeer essential Since portions of the plates
chemical actions
become rendering vital matter
inevitable
operation They should be kept
determine battery
is and tires similar in
which
replacement rather
each
maLe possible.
CYLINDER should infer that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11
OyERoHING IN EIGHT
CYLINDER ENGINE

l.. s. writes: am having the fol-
lowing fabrication trouble with my
eight cylinder engine. Oil comes out
of the muller pipe connected with
the right hand cylinder block and the
plugs of these cylinders foul. The
other side Is all right. My oil pres
sure gauge does not register, prob
ably on account of something wrong
with the oil pressure regulator.
have taken out the pistons from the
right hand block and find them and
their rings in good shape. At least
there are no brown spots on them
What is the cause of this trouble?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

Electric Primer insures ready cold weather
starting, even from low-grade gasoline. Min
imizes spark plug fouling and loading up.
Matter Vibrator produces fat, hot sparks for
starting even when battery is Slow" Another
assurance of motoring satisfaction.
Starting Depies-Simplest, surest; large ca
Pacity; controlled by ignition switch. No
meshing of gears and pushing of pedals.
Larger Tires increase already remarkable tire
mileage. 33x4H inch cord tires now on all
types assure utmost tire reliability.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

high speed to neutral. Also be sure
the slow speed band does not bind.
on account of being too tight. Don't
use a too heavy grade of oil in cold
weather, as it will have tendency to
CONCEAL between the clutch discs and
prevent proper action" Assuming
that nothing is worn out. we believe
that attention to the high-speed
clutch adjustment will remedy your
trouble.
motorists 1rilI be dnSwered in this
ilbert L. clou0h, care OF tAis Office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

Nev Oiliae System with reservoir and wick
eliminates messy grease-cup troubles Surer;
requires less attention.
Air Intake .SfrGinsr keeps road dust, grit,
ETC., out of engine Intervals. Prevents wear
in cylinders, valves, etc Lessons repairs.
Piston Cossfraetios automatically takes up
cylinder wear. Maintains compression Engine
indefinitely retains responsiveness.
Isfake Yoke Hrafer quickly warns up mix
ture by use of exhaust gases. Original with
Franklin; perfected in today's car.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-10-11

overoiling is general on the right
hand cylinders we should infer that
there was something out of order
about the lubricating arrangements
themselves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
RETURN TO WAR
RULE HITS CORN
Moderately BeariSh Effect Results
FrOm Government Move to
Place Curb on Deals.

Chicago, May Nervousness
resulting from government moves
to put back war time curbs on trad
ing had a moderately bearish eff
feet today in the corn market Fine
weather for planting tended also
to weaken values. Selling. how
ever, was of only a scattered char
acter. Opening prices. which
ranged from &c to 2kc lower with
July 16O to 1.61 and September
1882 to 1.54%, were followed by
something of a rally and then by
fresh downturn.
Oats eased off in sympathy with
corn. After opening &c to &c low
er, including July at 665sc to 66c,
the market recovered, but again I'M
derwent a sag.
Higher quotations on hogs gave
steadiness to- provisions, despite
corn weakness. Trade, however,
was dull.
Later, there was general selling
by spectators and commission
houses and it was said country
offerings TO arrive had increased.
The market closed unsettled, i Il C
to 3Ac net lower with July, $1.7SH
20 S1591s, and September, $1.53h
to $153A.
In the provision market, toward
the last, weakness became pro-
nOunced owing to bigger breaks in
the grain market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
Kansas City Livestock

Kansas City. Mo. May l7.-Hogs.
receipts 800: steady: bulk 20206
$3.50: medium weights 2O206
20.6O lights 19.7562O.5G; light
lights 19O0620OO; heavy packing
sows 19.50G2O.5O; pigs 1900
1875.
Cattle. receipts 1000, and 100
calves; steady: beef steers. medi-
UNI and heavy weights, C,oice and
prime 16.S5m1S.25: medium and
good 15500l6.75; light weights,
good and choice 1425616.75; COM
mon and medium 1O.2J@14.50;
butcher cattle. heifers 1000 10 /;
cows 6.S5m1415; Gamers and cut
tiers 5.5O6675: veal calves, light
and handy weight 1O.50013.25;
feeder steers 1O.OO@15.5O; stock
er steers S.O0614.50.
Sheep, receipts 5000; lower
lambs, 81 pounds or less 10000
1880; s. pounds or more 15.75m
1875; culls and common 1000
1850; yearling wethers 1880
1850; ewes 9.50612.00; ewes. culls
and common 5.0O@9.50; breeding
ewes 9.5061700; feeder lambs
13.OOd15.50; angora goa,s 5.50G
SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
Yes, Times Have Changed.

Verify, times have changed con-
siderable, around this miniature
triangle metropolis. since the
worldwide spasm started at the
behest of that former reputed
worlds champion-Empero Will
and ended with a knockout by
our own Uncle Sam-has been oc-
cupying our thoughts and time for
10, these many days. And, speak
ing in the literal sense, this plain
tive fact-it has sometimes ap-
peared to be that's nowhere
more apparent than around these
parts sportively speaking,
Sports Have Gone.
Yes, one is prone, bound, or in
other words, forced to admit that
April 6, 1917, was an eventful day
in more ways than one. And be-
ing in a more or less reminiscent
mood one is inevitably sure to
reach the conclusion that the
change is not yet completed. For
confirmation of ones opinion of
the above mentioned statement a
casual glimpse into the recent past
will show that things-pugilistica
ly speaking, have not changed
or one might suggest, progressed,
in the tri-cities, at least.
Old Gang Still Here.
For instance-this city has a
larger array of mitt artists than
ever before but they all-more or
less lack class-the one essential
in this life of speedy happenings.
Never were a more motley crowd
of rosined canvas boys garnered in
this vicinity with the one object
in view-the scintillating lime
light. A galaxy of glove-weilders
yes! But find the star?
Some Good Ones.
Some of the more or less unso-
phisticated patrons of the hit and
getaway pastime will impulsively
take issue on the aforementioned OBJ
servation. That is to be expected
But after a close perusal of the
records of the various artists we
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
BOOSTERS PLAY
HERE TOMORROW
Davenport Team Crosses Bats With
Illinois Oil Company Nine at
Douglas Park.
Is SECOND SEASON CONTEST
Geiger, Due to Pitch. Was Hero
Against OyerIands Last Sun
day, Winning 8 TO 0.

With Geiger, hero of the season
opener, on the slab. the Illinois
Oil company baseball nine of the
Quad-City semi-pro league will
face the East Davenport Boosters
in the second circuit game tomor-
row afternoon at the former Three
Eye park.
The contest is scheduled to be-
gin promptly at o'clock. The
veteran professional, Pete Lister,
viii umpire
Tri-city diamond fans should wit
ness a crack exhibition in the con-
test billed tomorrow. The Boost
ers, composed of fast semi-profes-
SIGNALS and ex-leaguers, have one
OF the best teams in the quad
city organization. The oil COM
pany, in the lid filter last Sunday,
against the Davenport Overlands,
demonstrated high class baseball.
No Hit, No Run Game.
1t was. against the Overlands
that Geiger shown. He worked
perfectly, holding the invaders both
hitless and runless. His team
mates gave him perfect support,
both in the field and with the stick
ard piled up a big lead for him
early in the game, increasing 1t
to a total of nine. The islanders
are to work again behind Geiger
and express every confidence OF
winning.
The lineup as announced by
managers of the two teams:
Oil Robinson, h.; Mil
Ter. If: Leithner. CT; O'Neil. S.;
Rauerfield. 2b.; IhTig, c.; Taber,
Oh; Mckinney, RI; Geiger, p.
Boosters - B o e t h r, IT.;
Schmidt, CT: Beckman. c.; Kroy,
3b.: F. Benton, IF; Killian, 2b.;
Burda, SIS: Edwards, h.; H. Ben
ton, p; Halas, p.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
DAILY CALENDAR
IN SPORT REALM

Racing.
Spring meeting of new Louisville
jockey club at Louisville.
Spring meeting of Metropolitan
Jockey club, at Jamaica, l.. l.
Close of spring meeting of Mary
land jockey club, at Pimlico.
Automobile.
Uniontown victory sweepstakes,
at Uniontown. Pa.
Rowing.
Childs cup race, at Princeton,
y. J.
Lacrosse.
Harvard VS.. Yale, at New Haven.
Track
Harvard-Yale dual track and
field meet, at New Haven.
Pennsylvania Dartmouth-Colum-
bia triangular meet, at New York.
Chicago Michigan dual track
field meet, at Ann Arbor.
Middle states intercollegiate
championships, at Swarthmore.
CaledOnian games at Princeton
university.
Maine state intercollegiate cham
pionships. at OrOno.
Oklahoma state intercollegiate
championships, at Norman.
West Virginia interscholastic
championships at Morgantown-
Pennsylvania state interscholas-
tic championships at state college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
SportiUely Speaking
By SKINNER MACK.

now have performing for the eddi-
fication of US fans, the cold hard
truth is naturally forced out they
all lack class.
Mike Dundee is a good boy-a
real good boy And the writer-on
Mikes own admission made four
years ago-was one of the first TO
find out that fact. He predicted
that Mike would be the best boy of
his weight-if properly developed
and brought FORWARDED any bow
the tri-cities ever boosted. And
the prediction still holds good in
case Mike is ever able to combine
his punching proclivities with a lit
tie gray matter. After Mike, the
choice of a classy boy is anyone's
own opinion. The list of near
eligibles soon peters out. And the
end of the list is the confirmation
of the observation made in a fore
going paragraph that the change
is not yet completed" The ring
game hereabOuts is in its infancy.
Properly handled it is bound to as
sumo proportions that will natur-
ally reflect lots of credit-from a
sporting Angelic the city. I'M
properly handled, the game will
never progress. Hence the need
of immediate progression.
Have Been Good Bouts.
1t is true the patrons of the
game have been afforded some real
entertainment during the past few
years but they fail to take into
consideration the fact that boys
with national regulations two
short years ago are rapidly shut
fling into the pugilistic discard.
The newer boys are yet to arrive.
They are bound to come in the nat
ural course of events. And when
they do come the fans are bound
to see some good entertainments.
There are still many boys around
these parts who are able to furnish
an evenings entertainment in top
notch style. And that will prob
ably always be the case. But it's
new blood the fans want And they
are bound to- have it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
ROCK ISLAND
MARKETS
CHICAGO LiVestoc ok.

Chicago. ILL.,, May 17.-Hogs
ceipts, 5000; market fully 20 to soc
higher than yesterdays average +;
pigs 2?c to 40c higher: top price
paid S2110; bulk. $2O.9062I.O5:
heavy weight $2O.9Od2IlO; medium
weight $20,75@21.10; light weight,
$20.50@21.10; light lights, $1,000
2075; heavy packing sows, smooth.
$20d 1850; packing sows, $4,000
20; pigs, S1S.S5@2O.
Receipts, 1000, compared
with week ago, weighty beef
steers slo VITO lower; medium and
good grades and yearlings. 4Oc 10
75c higher; she stock soc to 75C
higher; bulls steady to 25c higher ;
calves, steady TO SOC lower: stock
ers and feeders. mostly Csc higher.
Receipts. 1000: marEet
compared with a week ago unevenly
75c to $l.50 lower: prime handy
weight lambs declining least.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
The Markets
RAILS STRONG
ON STOCK LIST
Are Feature Mt Opening But Place
is Taken Later by Shippings-
Others Score Gains

New York. May Trails we're
again the strongest features at the
opening Of todays stock market but
their place was soon taken by ship
pings, especially Marine Common
and preferred at gains Of 4 10 3
points. Related shares, especially
American Inland, Atlantic Gulf, also
oils and equipments were material
ly higher, Central Foundry, Federal
Mining, Harvester and United
States Rubber showing unusual
activity United States Steel moTed
within narrow limits but investment
rails held the better part Of their /
o IL points advance. Minor raitS,
especially Western and Southwest
ern groups made greater gains. iae
closing was strong. Sales approx
mated 100000 shares Bonds were
firm.
Liberty bonds final prices today
were: 3la's, 1922; first As, $3.50,
second As. 94l6; first 4l4 S, 95.l0.
second "A s. 944S; third "A S.,
95.5S. fourth AZ $, 94.52.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
DEMPSEY SEEKS
TRAINING SITE
Heavyweight Challenger Arrives in
Toledo by Motor Car and In
spects Camp Locations.
TO BEGIN WORKOUTS MONDAY
willard Expected to Come to Bat
tie Ground Middle OF Next
Week-Ministers Protest.

Toledo, Ohio, May 17.-Jack
Dempsey, challenger for the
worlds heavyweight champion
ship, arrived late yesterday by
motor car, coming from Chicago.
Dempsey Immediately inspected
several prospective training sites
for a training camp.
Dempsey expects. to start train
ing Monday for his championship
contest with Jess Willard, sched-
uled for July 4. He said his pre-
liminary work would be designated
to increase his speed and build up
his endurance. Jack kearns, man
ager of the challenger, made ar
rangements at once to have mem
bers of the Dempsey training staff
report here.
Willard is expected to arrive the
middle of next week.
Minister'S Protest Made.
Protest against the Willard
Dempsey battle was in the hands
of Governor Cox of Ohio. land
James F. Matthias, sheriff of Lucas
county, last night. These officials,
together with Mayor Schneider of
Toledo, were requested by the To-
ledo Ministerial union, an organ
ization of $50 churches, &c prohibit
the contest.
The protest. mailed to the state
officials and Mayor Schroeder yes
terday, characterized the coming
battle as "gladiatoriai contest
worthy of the Roman arena of in
famous memory" declared it would
teach youths to see red and
would result in an invasion of To
| ledo by gamblers and thieves. The
protest also declared that although
the government sanctioned boxing
as a war measure, the government
also endorsed bayonet fighting, but
! the same government would not
encourage bayonet fighting in
peace times.
Mayor Makes His Answer.
Mayor Schrelber's answer to the
protest was a statement the gov
eminent had made boxing a part
of the curriculum in the army and
navy, and that the battle would
bring thousands of visitors to To
ledo who will expend hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars.
The contest, the mayors state
ment added, would stimulate To-
ledo's business, provide employ
ment to labor, bring the advan-
tages of Toledo, natural and in
dustrial. to notice in every section
of the country, and result in en-
riching the city's charity fund by
approximately $4,000. Seven pei
Ncent of the gross receipts of the
contest are to be donated by Tex
Richard, the promoter, to the fund
"COntest Free from Fraud"
II am moved to concur in the
action of the boxing commission
granting authority TO the Toledo
Athletic club to hold the bout be-
cause of these reasons, and be-
cause it will be conducted in the
same manner that all boxing con-
tests are conducted in this city
that is, under the control of the
commission" the mayor said.
The contest will be al exhibit
ton of clean craftsmanship, and
free from fraud in any form. Ii
| will do much to bring home to
every one the advantages of ath-
letics and physical exercise"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
EXPECT THRILLING
CONTEST BETWEEN
SPEEDWAY RACERS

Uniontown, Pa, May IA con-
test between Louis Chevrolet and
Ralph Milford was anticipated by
the fans last night as the feature
of the 112-miIe Universal trophy
race with which the 1918 speedway
season was inaugurated here to-
day
Both drivers are about evenly
matched in skill and daring and
both piloted Frontenac cars of a
new racing model developed by
Chevrolet and reported to be re-
markabIe for speed, construction
and durability
Chevrolet was the first winner
of the Universal trophy in the
tragic race in the autumn of 1916
when Hughie Hughes and Frank
Calvin shook dice with death and
lost Milford was the winner of
the trophy during the 1915 season.
Billy Taylor, the trophy winner
in 1917, made the supreme sacri-
fee in the air in France. leaving
Chevrolet and milford each with
a leg on the big cup. 1t requires
three wins for permaneI. posses
sion and each driver is determined
to place his second mark on the
trophy.
They must contend, however,
with a number of other big league
pilots such as Joe Boyer. CASTOR
Chevrolet, Tommy Milton. Omar
loft, Cliff Durant, Louis Lecocq,
and Joe Thomas, each mounted
upon racing cars which have IN
dergone long preparations for the
grind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-05-17
o. 3. NEW TRIAL
APPEAL DENIED
IN FEDS SUIT

Washington, D. C., May illus
tice Stafford of the District of
Columbia supreme court late yes
terday Overruled the motion OF or
g9nized baseball for a new trial
OF the suit of the Baltimore Fed
eral league baseball club. and
awarded a judgment of s24 900 in
favor of the club, with $4,000 add
Ell for attorney fees. An appeal
was noted by counsel for organ
lied baseball and a bond in the
sum of $3.50 900 furnished. The
suit of the Baltimore club was
brought under the Sherman anti
trust laws and grew out OF the
disbanding of the Federal league.