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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12
FUNE RhL NOTICE.

DIMOND-Funeral services for the
late John R Dimond will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
from the residence, 212 South Ninth
street. Friends invited
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12
Troopa Leave Gary.

GARY, Ind, Jan, 12--After three
months riot duty in Gary, about 1000
regulars of the fourth division mount
ed army transport trucks this morning
and moved out of Gary.
The first of the trucks left at six
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12
FUNERAL NOTICE.

PETERSON--The funeral of the
late ]. w. Peterson will be held at the
home. 1923 Orleans avenue. on Tues
day at 2 p. m, Jan. 49, Friends in
vited Burial private. Please omit
flowers
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12
ATTENTION.

Belknap and Terrence post and all
ox-soldiers are requested to meet az
2G n. 5th street at O'Clock Wednes.
day afternoon to attend the funeral
of Com. J. r. Dimond.
c.. MCCOY, p. c.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12
ATTENTION, KNIGHTS OF
PYTHtAS

All members of Morning Star lodge
No. and visiting brothers will meet
at Castle hall, Tuesday, Jan. ID. at
] 80 p. M. to attend the funeral OF
brother Knight J. w. Peterson. j.
a. Burgess. X. OF r. G s.; Geo. c..
Koepf, c. c.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12
Plot to Sink Shins-

United Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON, Jan. IAN Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Berlin to-
day quotes the newspaper Freiheit
as asserting high German naval of.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12

fetal had Informed the government
OF plot to sink the ships demanded
by the allies as compensation for toe
ScaJa Flow sinking.
There was no confirmation IF the
alleged plot from any other source.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-12

nander, expected to ne at Fort Sheri-
dan only a Jew days before proceed
ing to Camp Dodge, Iowa
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
AWARD IS REFERRED
TO RAILWAY WORKERS

CHICAGO. July 24-The order for a
nation wide referendum by railway
employees on the wage award Of the
Federal labor board was completed
today, with a strong plea against
strike, at a meeting of the executives
of the railroad brotherhoods, before
they departed
The labor board" the order states,
is the highest court of appeal in the
controversy No higher tribunal is Gre
ated by the transportation act. and its
decision must be either accepted or
rejected without further negotiation
Although the award was much less
than the employees should have been
awarded, much less than they are en-
titled to, and although they are, and
have a right to be disappointed with
the amount of increase in wages
granted, more than ga per cent 0:
them have agreed through their repre-
sentatiyes to accept the award"
An appeal is made to the federated
shop crafts which constitutes not
more than % per cent Of the total
employees of the railroads" to support
the action of the majority.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
News Of the Counties

WEBSTER, Ind Funeral servicee
for George Davis, of Richmond, a FORM
er resident of this place. were con-
Quoted at the NJ. E. church OF Webster,
Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Wilbur
Thorn, of Boston. and Rev. Louis Ulls
mer, Of Chester. The funeral was very
largely attended by friends and rela
tives. Those from a distance were;
Mr.. and Mrs. Enos Thornburg, MI
and Mrs. Isaac Love, Of Sugar Grove.
Mr.. John Clark, of Hagerstown; Mrs,
Nora Harris, Mrs. Emma Watkins
Mrs. Matte Williams of Williams
burg; Mr.. Andy McKenny. Mrs. Bell
Brumfield, and sister Of Centerville:
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Palmer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Haisley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Duke, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Haisley,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Haisley and Mr..
John Thomas, Of Richmond. The
Webster II o. o. F. lodge had charge
of the funeral services. Burial was
in Webster cemetery. Ladies' Aid
Of NJ. E. church served the threshing
dinner on the Cornelius Mcdonald
farm, south west Of Webster. Monday.
The dinner was served in the grove
along the banks Of Nolans Fork.
Those shopping in Richmond Wednes-
udy "eIe MISS ADDi6 MIS-.
Anna Jane Bond, Mr.. and Mrs. Bun
ger, Mr.. Pat Quigley... Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Beeson entertained very pleas.
antly Wednesday evening for mem.
bers of the Greensboro orchestra, and
friends. Those included in the party
were: Mr.. and Mrs Merritt Nicholson
and daughter, Iva, Miss Helen Roller
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Roller; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Chapman, of Greensboro; Mrs
John Rathfon, of Red Key; Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Baldwin, Mr.. Norman and
Mary Elma Beeson, Mr. and Mrs Mar
tindale. Mrs. Walter Oliver, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Beeson. Musical num-
bers featured the entertainment for
the evening. Dainty refreshments
were served.
LEWISBURG, Ohio-All Democrats
are urged to be present at meeting
in the town hall next Tuesday for the
purpose of organizing a Cox-Roose-
welt club.
In spite of the threatening weather
there was a fine attendance at the
Community service held at the Re
formed church, Sunday evening. Th3
interest in these services is growing
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
MEXICAN PAY SYSTEM. D

WASHINGTON, July 24-High army
officers and government officials in
Mexico will be. paid their salaries on
q basis of rs per cent in cash and
Is per cent in script, under a decree
recently signed by President De la
Huerta, the state department, was adj
vised today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
HOLD BOYS RESPONSIBLE.

INDIANAPOLIS, July 24.-Follow-
ing fire that damaged nine buildings
in the neighborhood of Seventeenth
street and Columbia avenue and
burned an automobile, a horse, a dog
and seventy-fve chickens, two small
boys were sent to the detention home,
suspected of having started the fire
The total loss was about $1,000.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
FARMS FOR SALE
FARMS
FOR SALE

40 ACRES good land. Good z
room house, fair barn, abundance of
fruit in good location near Rich
mond. A bargain and on easy
terms.
IS ACRES fine level land and all till
able. Six-room house, good barn,
silo, good poultry house, and other
buildings. Located 21a miles from
good market. Price only $500
terms.
SIS ACRES in good location, good g.
room house, bank barn, abundance
of fruit. A real bargain at $3.50
per acre.
l60 ACRES fine land, excellent build.
ings in good location at $3.50 per
acre.
G. C. HAWLEY & SON,
New Paris. Ohio
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
MAKES GOLD OFFERING.
(By Associated Press)
2oJ000 MINERa IDLE

BELLEVILLE, Ill., July 24-OIera'
tons in the southern Illinois coal
fields today were proceeding on, q
greatly reduced scale on account OF
the unauthorized strike of day labor
ers which started Wednesday and has
since spread steadily. Strikers assert
that more than 10000 men are idle
and predict that the tie up Wills be-
come more pronounced.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
SUM MER RESORTS
EDEN SPRINGS, HOUSE OF DAVID
BENTON HARBOR, MICH.

is the grand central stopping place
for all tourists from East, West,
North and South. Has been greatly
improved and more accommodations,
and everybody is more than pleased
and greatly surprised at the natural
beauty of the place
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
LOST AND FOUND

PAIR OF GLASSES-Lost; between
18th and 18th and ST, Thursday.
1912 n. f ST.
POCKETBOOK-Los at corner Main
and North 10th ST, Thursday night:
with insurance receipt for Metropoli
tan. Return to Palladium.
ROLL OF WRAPPING PAPER-Lost:
William Hieger. Finder phone 1881.
Reward.
DOG-Lost; Tuesday night: light
brown. medium size. Return 202
National Road.
TAME CANARY BIRD-Lost; reward;
return to Grand Hotel Louis Muth.
LADIES GOLD wATCH-Lost: on
black guard; between E and Main .on
South 8th; reward. Palladium.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF APPoINTMENT

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has been appointed by the Cir
cult Court, of Wayne County, Indiana
Executrix of the last will of Will
lam L, Boyd, deceased. late of said
county. Said decedent's estate is prob
ably Solv ent.
MARTHA P. BOYD. Executrix.
BENZ. +. HARRIS. Atty. 7:1o-17-24
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed George c. Wilcoxen has been an
pointed by the Circuit Court of Wayne
County, Indiana as Executor of the last
will and testament of Sarah Cecil. de-
ceased, late of said Wayne County
Said estate is probably solvent
GEORGE C. WILCOXEN,
- Executor.
BENJAMIN F. HARRIS. Attorney
July 17-24-s1
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

N1TURE-Wanted: we pay high
est prices for used goods, stoves, etc.
Brammer & Foster, IT S. 18th. Phone
1876.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

STARR PIANO-For sale; in fine con.
dition; mahogany case; real bargain
Phone ALTO or 1928
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
H. AGENTS G. statesmen WANTED;

AGENTS new patented de-
vice that automatically repeats music
Big profits. Write for sample. E.
Diehl, 664 West Randolph, Chicago
SALESMAN with car, experienced in
selling Gas Generator Farm Lighting
Plants. Latest improved generator
Can be cleaned and recharged while
Steady sales. LACO MANUFACTURE
ING CO. Warsaw. Ind.
WE want Live Agent in your district
Western Canada farm lands offer
great opportunities for investments
big profits can be made If you get in
now. Write for our list-of choice i'm
! land, and ranches. Write for our at
tractive proposition to Agents. SCOTT,
HILL & CO, % c. P. r. Office Bldg,
Winnipeg, Manitoba.
WOMEN or man wanted, salary s24 full
time, SOC an hour spare time, selling
guaranteed hosiery to wearer. Exper-
fence unnecessary. International Mills.
Norristown, Pa.
GET Particulars. Article requiring So.
Capital; Manufactured by anyone;
Rate of 80 per hour; Costs SC, sells ST.
to Laborer or Banker. Send Stamps.
214a Commercial Bldg, Oakland. Calf
ALESMEN-Factory line Misses and
Children's Mckay sewed SHOES Indi-
Shoe Co, 275 Congress St. Boston
Mass.
AGENTS-Either sex to sell our new
sanitary goods. Articles needed by
every woman. You can easily max e
from 5 5to SIS daily. No capital re-
quired. BIG Rubber Co, 61S Penna
Ave, Pittsburg, Pa, Dept H
SELL TIRES
Direct to car owner; 3Ox3 non-skid,
S11.75. Tubes $2.25; other sizes in pro-
portion. Guaranteed 5000 miles on
| liberal adjustment basis. Big Com
missions. Experience or capital I'M
necessary. Auto Tire Clearing House,
1900 w. 18th, Chicago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

GOOD USED FURNITUE-Of all kinds
wanted. See US before you sell
Townsend's Used Goods. Phone 1896.
500 Main.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

FURNITURE AND STOvES-All kinds;
good prices. Home Supply Store, 1S1
Fort Wayne Ave. Phone 1862.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE q
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

WE pay highest prices for junk. Sam
Jaffe, 304 Main. Phone 2047
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
miscellaneous FOR SALE e

TWO 2-gallon electric Coffee Perco-
lators, for cafeteria restaurant
use. Phone 1916, Atlas Underwear Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24
Holland Heating Systems

are planned by engineers and in
stalled by experts. Estimates given
freely. H. L. HOUSEHOLDER local
representative, phone 1853, 319 Ran
dolph street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

CASH REGISTERS-Wa regard
less of age and condition. Frank
Drummer, phone 2516. Goa South 9th ST
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

TRAILER-Wanted; for Ford car
must be in good condition. Call 4344
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

ELIASON FURNITURB EXCHANGE
Good used furniture bought and sold.
See US before you buy or sell. We pay
highest prices. Eliason Furniture Ex-
change. $40 Main st. Phone 1859.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-07-24

AGENTS-Wanted: new patented de-
vice that automatically repeats music
on Photographs. Great for dancing
Big profits. Write for sample. z.
Diehl, 664 West Randolph. Chicago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Blind Youth.


Discriminating lovers Of the drama
will no doubt welcome the news OF
the forthcoming engagement at the
Grand on Tuesday, December IA, OF
the sterling artist, Lou Tellegen, who,
under his own management, will pre-
sent himself Gin person. and his own
company in brilliant revival Of his
greatest American success, Blind
Youth" comedy drama in three
acts by Lou Tellegen and Willard
Mack, which had a run Of four months
at the Thirty-ninth Street theater in
New York City and divided the bal
ance of that year Of it's success be
tween Boston and Chicago.
Mr.. Tellegen brings many of the
original cast here, including Lorna
Amber, Juliette Crosby, Heller
Grayce, Marcelle Baguer. Kathryn
Howard, Douglas S. Bright. George
S. Bright, George Deneubourg, Schuy
Ter White and Russell Clark, together
with a replica Of the identical pro
duction utilized in the New York
Boston and Chicago runs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10
City Council Members Waited On by
Delegation Yesterday to Demand
That Something be Done
In Matter.
MAY PRESENT PETITION
They Ask What steps Shall be Taken
10 Have Raise in Rates Held
Up in Conference Yes
terday.

The first formal protest on the raise
in gas rates in Keokuk was presented
to Mayor Craig and Commissioner
Overton in the city council rooms yes
terday afternoon, when forty women
appeared to express their opinion OF
the raise. Mrs. Mary Anderson, act
ing as spokesman, told the purpose
Of the women coming there.
She repeated a conversation she
had with J. I. Alexander, manager Of
the Keokuk Electric company, and
when her statement was challenged.
Commissioner Overton brought Mr..
Alexander into the conference to
state what it was that he said at the
time. Mr.. Alexander then went on
to tell the women why it was that an
increase was asked, and that the in
creased costs of everything that goes
into the manufacture Of gas, and the
fact that the company was losing
money, led the company to ask the
raise. He promised better gas, in
fact the best gas possible to give.
Mr.. Alexander was asked number
of questions, one of them as to why
Burlington could furnish cheaper gas,
and he replied that he didn't know
IlldL tuS iihEotoAi io'I "oo
but if so, it was because it was a
bigger city.
Several of the women asked Ques-
tons Of Mr.. Alexander and then he
was asked to leave the room. why
should he be in here talking when
we're here to protest against the raise
in rates that he's asling?" the coun-
Gil was asked by the spokesman.
Even the dignity Of the court did not
save Judge Mcnamara from being re.
quested to leave the chambers. The
Judge had gone in to speak to the
mayor about a matter coming UP in
court, and he was talking to him at
a time when there was a general buzz
of conversation around the room as
first one woman and then another
fired questions at Mr.. Alexander Or
the council members. The judge fin
ished his conversation with the
mayor and then left
Finally when quiet had been re-
stored and Mr.. Alexander and the
Judge were out of the room, the
women, through Mrs. Anderson, pre-
scented their protest and asked that
something be done. Not all Of the
women who came in the delegation
remained to the end Of the confer
ence. Besides gas rates, sidewalks
and dog taxes were brought up by the
spokesman.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10
kRGYLE-B
80 o q O . 8 8 . . = 0 Q I

The weather is fine and the farmers
are busy harvesting their corn.
c. Shark is improving slowly.
Mrs. Ames. of Montrose, is quite
poorly at this time.
Mrs Rbhey is also improving
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bannon were shop
ping in Keokuk recently.
John Young was in our yincrnlty
recently.
Mrs. Joseph Applebaum returned
from Sandusky after several days
visit with relatives there.
Bart Monks was an Argyle caller
recently
DR. Monks was an Argyle caller
this week.
Mrs. Joseph Appiebaum was shop
ping in Keoknk one day this week
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lucas and
Miss Dorthea Hecker spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs Frank Lucas, Of
Pcaksville. Mo.
Mrs. Sherman South IS visiting at
the parental home this week with
Mr.. and Mrs. John OTNeii
James Monks was Keokuk caller
recently.
II. Rider is somewhat improved al
this time.
James Bryan is able to resume his
work after several days illness.
Frank Deere and R. L. Deere open
ed store in Croton recently.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson
| will move to Ccnterville soon.
Nv and Mrs Otto Saltseaver and
| daughter, Laura, spent Sunday with
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10
Clear Baby's Skin
With Cuhcura
Soap and TalcurrlI
Socp Ofnt,nent Tacum &c. erywhere Forsaynplcs
Sissa: Cuttcara Laboratories, Dept Z, GAdsn lass

Cork was used by the Roman san
dal makers for soles, and they some.
times applied it very thick in order
to increase the stature of those ladies
who wished to be thought taller than
they really were.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10
Pint Dessert Moid-Styie-H

All owners Of automobiles should
have their own secret identification
marks affixed to some part of the
car. These may prove a valuable
help in case the machine is stolen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10
Jiffy-Pie

In Pennsylvania, out of more than
$1,000 complaints reported and inves.
tigated by the state highway inspeds
tors and private parties only eighty
automobile licenses were revoked
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10

Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Johnson
John O'Neil is quite poorly at this
time.
Otto Johnson and family motored
to Pennington recently.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-10

The French grand prix automobile
race will be held in Alsace, near
Strasbourg, during the summer OF
1921. 1t is the first big postwar
speed contest to be held in Europe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-02
Questions-AnstUers

Q. What are the four words in the Eng
lish language which end in "dous?--H Is.
S.
A. The four ordinary words in the Eng
fish language which end In "dous" are /:
stupendous, tremendous. hazardous and
jeopardous.
.. How large is q full grown tiger?-
w. A. r.
A. AS general rule, the maximum
length of n Bengal tiger. including the
tnil, Is IL feet, with height at the shout
der of 31s to 3Is feet Such an animal
would weigh about 500 pounds.
.. Why did the country walt year be-
fore the Prohibition Amendment becams
effective, while the Suffrage Amendmenr
was effective at once A. II. ].
A. The clause making prohibition effcc-
tive one year from the date of ratlfica ton
Is u part OF the Amendment and was mnae
so because of the tremendous business up
heaval which would result from immcd =
late action In the matter. There was no
such clause attached to the 10Th AIpenG-
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-02

that. And here we are!" turning in
at a low rambling farmhouse.
Here, Sim," to a jokel wedding.
carry this trunk up to the front bed
room.
Come, dear" putting an affection
ate hand on Claire's arm, III show
you your room and you can change
your dress and then see the place.
Claire followed joylessly; in her
mind she frantically reviewed the con-
tents of her trunk-there was not one
suitable thing. oh, for one of last
years voiles! In agony she watched
Lulu unstrap her trunk and then ask
for the key
Claire fumbled in her bag, hoping
not to find it.
You look pale, dear; don't you feel
wel?" asked Lulu anxiously.
I'm little tired, 1 guess" sinking
down on a chair and wishing Lulu
would leave her so she could think
and plan what to do. But her hostess
meant to be very kind; she took the
handbag from Claire's cold fingers and
found the key. a
iii unpack for you. Just sit STILL"
And actually unlocked the trunk.
Claire sprang to her feet ooh,
please don't bother. I'll unpack
later"
"I'll get you cool drink then" and
disappeared.
SApAAV Sl.PPCd OuL VI lcT WdlSL anu
skirt, postponing the opening of the
trunk. She went into the adjoining
bathroom to battle her face and hands
and think what to do. There was no
way out but to make a misera BILE fail
ure of herself just as poor Sara had
done the year before. Lulu would
know that she could not afford the
clothes, besides.
She re-entered the bedroom and
gasped as she saw her friend before
the open trunk actually lifting out the
trays. Claire clutched the bedpost
and looked away.
There's the ginger ale on the table,
deer. And them slip in this little
dress; it's just the thing for supper"
Claire slowly turned to her in as
constituent. What she saw was Lulu
holding up her last years pink and
white wolfe, How on earth did that
get in the trunk? oh, it was a mira
cle-her salvation. She hurried over
and saw Lulu lift out some ginghams
and neatly Numbered organizes and
hang them complacentiy in the
clothespress. Then she knew what
had happened. She had pasted the
wrong labels on the trunks and she
had Paula's summer clothes-thank
goodness!
81 just knew you would bring the
right things, Claire" Lulu was saying
in a satisfied voice. you seem TO fit
in here-you will make hit with Bob
I'm sure of THAR"
Copyright, 1920. by the Mcclure News
paper syndicate.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-10-02

House was a political contest In which
the winning candidate did nothing to
contribute to his own success. He
merely looked on while the Democrats
ssWiimot Proviso." The "proviso,,' as
IL was famiiiarry referred to in those
days when it was a burning issue, had
brought the slavery question into ma
tional politics with a vengeance.
The famous proviso was written by
Representative Brinkerhoff, an Ohio
Democrat. The bill to appropriate
money to close negotiations with Mex
leo concerning the war and to acquire
territory was before the house. A
half-dozen anti-slavery Democrats
had copies of the proviso. and the first
one to get the speakers official eye
was to offer it. Fate gave the oppor-
tunity to David Wilmot of Pennsyl-
vania. He offered the amendment
providing that slavery should not be
to be erected out of territory to be ac-
quired from Mexico. At the first GEN
eral Cass was favorable to the pro-
viso, but he soon found that it was bet
ter politics to trim. and he did so.
Upon the Wilmot ProvisO the Demo-
Gratis split wide open and gave the
Wings their last chance to elect a
president. If the northern Wings had
had the courage of their convictions
that year they would have taken the
northern views of the slavery question
and could have elected an anti-slavery
president long before Lincoln was
ele cted, and their party would have
lived. But in those days. the Wing
party was a northern party led by
southern men, and the Democratic
party was a southern party led by
northern men. There was still hope
for compromise and permanent peace
between the sections. Men could not
see thei Inevitable conflict ahead of