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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 517.

An Ordinance fixing the compensa-
ton Of the Mayor and Councilman OF
the City of keokuk:
Be it ordained, by the City Council
of the City of Keokuk, Iowa:
Section l. That the annual salary
Of the Mayor of the City of Keokuk
be. and the same is hereby fixed at
the sum of $2,250, payable in monthly
installments, as provided by Section
1866 AIS, 1913, Supplement of the
code of Iowa.
Section 2. That the annual salaries
of the Councilmen Of the said City
Of Keokuk be, and the same Is here
by fixed at the sum of $500, payable
in monthly installments as provided
by Section 1856 AIS, 1913, Supple
ment Of the code Of Iowa.
Section 8. All ordinances and parts
OF rdinances in conflict with the pro-
visions hereof are hereby repealed
Passed and adopted this 3rd day
Of April, 1920.
Lofton---Aye.
Hemmy--Aye.
Hickey--Aye-
ED. s. LOTION.
Attest: Mayor
o. W. sANDBERG, City Clerk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
TWENTY THREE WARS.

A recent record showed the races Of this ter
rcstrial globe engaged in fighting twentythree
wars The war that was going to end war is
over but the news that wars are to be no more
has not reached all the members Of the justly
celebrated human race. If the human race
keeps up its appetite for war we are going to
see the verdict of history vanish having been
weighed in the balance and found wanting
Most Of these wars are among christian and
white nations The brown and yellow men are
more pcaceably inclined. They may be watch
ing for the oppo:'tune moment to wage a little
war of their own.
The preeminence of the white races is by no
means as secure as we like to think it of being.
The colored races outnumber the white races to-
day They have the command of every weapon
we have They have overwhelming numbers
What they lack today is effective leadership
and wealth. History records that races Of ma
lions not living up to their opportunities and
obligations have had to pass on into oblivion.
The white races have held world leadership for
many centuries. But if we cannot learn any
thing more than war, we are doomed to go down
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
There is considerable mule in every man
and most women.--C r. Towne.
PAYING ATTENTION 10 THE UMPIRE.

1t has long been a lesson learned by sports.
men that it pays in the long run to respect the
umpire. He is umpiring because the public
wants the game played according to rules and
he is in way the representative IN the game
of the public which supports the whole busl-
ness. 1t is rather significant that the managers
were the first to become convinced that 1t paid
TO pay attention to the umpire; then the play
ers soon came to see wisdom.
Now parallel is possible in what has hap
Iened in our industrial fracas. In our great
industries the contests have been between la
Bor and management; the umpire has not been
assertiye i'll the past. Of sudden the umpire
saw need OF becoming assertive ii public safety
were to be preserved and assertive the umpire
Las become. That umpire is the public. The
managers saw this assertiveness coming before
labor leaders did These leaders are seeing it
now and acting accordingly. In the steel strike,
the coal strike, the nostrike decision OF the rail-
rt ad brotherhoods we have progressive evil
dence; evidence that public opinion asserted be-
comes controlling factor; and in the brother
hood decision to try the law of the land before
lreaking it, evidence that labor has the umpire
in plain view and respects his powers Public
opinion when reused is militant. It will be
Quick to decide on any move made by either OF
the other parties to industrial disputes and par
lcys 1t long ago brought about legislative
strictons to capitals moves; it is now curtail-
inc the ambitions Of labor to dictate It has
attention and will secure obedience.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Des Moines Capital: Those who
know Governor Lowden best feel per
fectly confident that he would not
spend one dollar dishonesty or allow
any friend to do 1t for him in order
to win a, delegate. He is OF the Nc
Kinley type and 1t can be remember
ed that Mckinley Is reported to have
said to his political manager, Re
member, Mark, there are some things
we will not do"
Davenport Times: The question is
still unanswered whether the presi-
dent will seke q third term nominal
ton. Watchful waiting worries his
friends.
Marshalltown Times-Republican
One reason why republican primaries
are being so bitterly contested Is
that party primaries are always most
severely contested when victory
stands waving welcome from the be-
ginning of November. They always
fight hardest when there's something
sure to fight for.
vinton Eagle: Hughes has refused
to become candidate for president,
having evidently discovered that run
ming for president is not what 1t is
cracked up to be. A bunch of others
are due to make the same discovery
without getting anywhere as near the
white house as Hughes did.
Perry Chief: People generally
would, pay more attention to the
Borah charges IL they we're made by
someone other than Borah.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: The demo
cratic party is confronted by con-
dition. 1t has a president on its
hands. And it does not know whether
he is candidate or not. Nor how
to elicit that information. The ques-
ton has been asked again and again.
And the prophet of open covenants
openly arrived at, the foe Of all
secrecy in public matters, remains
as dumb as the sphinx.
Davenport Democrat: Senator
Borah should start national reform
party and nominate himself for presi-
dent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
EASTER AND THE GREAT FAITH

We see SO many instances where, out of SEEM
ing death, comes life; out OF sorrow, joy; out OF
apparent defeat, victory, that We hesitate to put
conclusion to the syllogism of life until we
are surer that we have the minor premises, the
darker side of Life, correctly stated.
That has not been done yet, except by the
great Spiritual Teacher who, so many millions
of persons believe, was III an encounter with
death, and whose resurrection from the tomb
so many millions are holding in thought as the
great cornerstone of their temple OF confidence.
Perhaps worse than His death to the first
christians was the apparent defeat OF their
leader. His mission seemed to have gone down
il. disaster and irTetrievable ruin. And then,
out Of death and defeat, something happened.
Peter claimed to have seen Him-alive and
well! Others made the same claim.
It is not necessary to discuss here the theo-
logical implication of this event. Whether it
happened as stated or whether it did not SO
happen makes no difference to the matter which
is emphasized here, namely, that out OF appar-
cnt failure and defeat and despair may often
come success, victory and hope.
Sudden conviction flooded the minds of the
early christians that their leader had met and
defeated the last enemy and the whole band
arose from the dust triumphant, splendldly
heartened and ready to march on to the con-
quering of world, with their triumphant con-
.viction of the Immortality of the spiritual man
and his victory over all enemies even over
death itself.
The tendency Of the day is to forget the pos
isbilities of life's casters. Dr.. Frank Crane has
emphasized the great fact that there are come
backs to the human spirit, and there are
|. Easter sous'' who, as Emerson says, rise re-
Ifreshed in the presence Of a threat. They are
immune against despair, self-pity and fear, and
thew continue to do their work throughout all
the days of the year, even within the tomb
IThir cry is. .sThough He slay me yet will |
TRUST Him. Their essential confidence in the
order and righteousness of the universe, their
conviction that it is universe and not
e. diverse, is such that they fight on and, II
necessary, die fighting, certain that the conclus-
lion will Justify the struggle This is what has
been called faith. Those who are penetrated
by it do not despair They see it through
And the Easter teaching is, that out OF de-
lspair dawns hope; out of defeat, victory; out
Iof death, life Browning has pictured:
One who never turned his back but marched breast for
ward,
Never doubted clouds would break
Never dreamed though right were "ofsteo "fons "ou
! triumph;
Sleep to- wake
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
NOTICE or INCORPORATION.

To Whom THIS May CUnCGrn.
In compliance with Section 1913 Of
the 1913 Supplement to the Code of
Iowa, notice is hereby given Of the
incorporation of the CAMERON
OYCESMITH-EHDER COMPANY"
under the provisions of Chapter l.,
Title 9 of the Code of Iowa, and acts
amendatory thereof.
"a The name of the corporation
is "CAMERON-JOYCE -SMITH- ELDER
COMPANY and it's principal place
of business will be at Keokuk, Lee
County, Iowa.
(2) The object for which it is
formed and the general nature of the
business to be transacted by the cor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
WHO COT THE BIG END.

Here is a summary from the Railway Age
that shows interestingly how railroad income
is divided; the basis taken is thlrty-day month
and the figures are said to be accurate:
The earnings of seventeen and one-haf days
were paid to labor in wages
The earnings of three days were for fuel
The earnings of five days were paid for ma
ternals and supplies.
The earnings of one and one-half days were
paid for taxes and equi pment
The earnings of three days went to net oper-
ating expenses and were used by the govern
ment to pay the guaranteed return to the COM
panes.
Consider this table iu the light Of the i'm
mense deficit piled up while the railroads were
under government control.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
TODAY'S BIT OF VERSE
THE EASTER HOPE

THE EASTER HOPE.
If nature had Easter morn,
Ii IN their beds the dead seeds lay
Nor answered to her call today
This earth would be waste forlorn.
But throwing of the husks dead,
Awakening to the pulse of life,
rs Through the brown earth with eager strife
Eaeh Tiny plantlet rears its head.
The trees in robes of green aIGear
And buds are bursting into bloom
From out their winters icy tomb,
For resurrection morn is here
, Look up We OF little faith,
Whose tears bedew the newmade grave,
The soul that Jesus died to save
Hath ney er known the thing called DEATH
-Sallie NJ. Moses
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
Just in Time.

Houston Post: The sportsman went
out for days rough shooting. Not
being particularly good shot, the
bag was nil. and, as he did not like
to return empty handed, he bought a
hare in the town on the way home.
He presented 1t to his wife, who,
after expressing her thanks, thought
fully remarked:
ut was good thing you shot that
hare when you did. John; it wouldn't
have kept another day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
sr. pianist, and will present many

ter, pianist, and will present many
of Mr.. Testers compositions.
The fairy opera TO be staged as
the second half of the program--Tae
Frog Prince"-was written some two
years ago, but because OF war 'condl-
tons was only published in May last.
The initial hearing Of the work &C.
CURED at Northwestern university i'll
Evanston, where the operetta was
given in concert form. The Keokuk
performance will be the first with
costumes, action and orchestral &C
compartment
There will be chorus of children
from the public schools, accompanied
by the high school orchestra, MI.
Lester conducting, and Mrs. Lester
singing the part Of the Princess.
The orchestral accompaniment was
written especially for the production
in Keokuk and is still in manuscript.
The scenery will be especially
made for this production and great
attention given to lighting and scenic
effects. In fact, nothing Will be
omitted to make the Homecoming
Of William Lester an event worthy
of his notable achievements in the
field of music.
Reservations may be made at the
box office of the Grand at 10 a. M,
Wednesday. All members of the club
holding six dollar membership tickets
may by presenting same at box ONCE,
reserve seats for one performance
only without extra charge.
Tickets may be bought by others
for SOC, 75c, and $1.00, no war tax.
There will be a special price for chill
dren for the Saturday matinee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
Monday Music Club.

The event Of Easter week on which
all interest centers will be the two
appearances of the Testers. at the
Grand on Friday evening and Satur-
day afternoon. under the auspices OF
the Monday Music club. The pro-
gram will be In two parts. The first
half will be a short recital by Mar
garet Lester who is well known
Chicago soprano, and William Leg
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03
MOVING PICTURES
Colonial.

COLONIAL.
An unusual and quaint form Of
plotting is one of the more intensely
interesting features of Marshal
Neilan'sefirst independent production,
1.-THE Rivers End" from the story by
James Oliver Curwood and dstrib-
uted by First National, which will
,have it's initial showing here at. the
Colonial theatre Sunday.
The Introductory scenes OF the film
find John Keith, haunted for years
by the murder OF Judge Kirkstone,
captured by Derwent Commission Of
the Canadian mounted police. A
striking resemblance between the
two men in build and facial charac-
teristics leads the officer, when sud-
denly stricken with fatal disease,
to urge Keith to. impersonate him
and return to the post with an ac-
count of Keiths death.
The roles Of both John Keith and
Derwent Commission are portrayed by
Lewis Stone, who reaches heights
seldom attained in dual-role depic-
ton. He is supported by such popu-
lar stars at Marjorie Daw,' J. Barney
Sherry, Jane Novak, Charles West
and Togo Yamamoto.
Grand
Will Rogers, the screens flinnist
star-that is, in those human roles
will be seen tonight in special re-
turn showing of "Jubilo" People
who were not fortunate enough to
see it at the previous showing should
do so. The romance in the photoplay
alone is worth while. The Grand Of
fers a splendid Easter program to-
morrow, when they offer Eugene
Obrien in "The Broken Melody" Am
bition's torch lured him from the
path Of love to dangerous heights and
then came realization and happiness.
Love, romance, adventure, sorrow.
grief, despa ir-al1 the elements of
good drama are incorporated in this
new, human interest. play. There will
also be delightful comedy, why
Divorce?" No advance in prices.
Come early.
Hippodrome.
George Walsh tonight in a swift
moving adventure story that will
sweep before you like cyclone, "A
Manhattan Knight" If you want to
take a trip-an adventuresome trip
.
by all means see George Walsh to-
night. Also 'S'nub" Pollard comedy,
"Flat Broke"
Tomorrow and Monday. Robert
Warwick in can Adventure in
Hearts" Three persons Of fate. and
all were playing their own little
games. Love, scandal, intrigue and
a woman's wiles. over them all
the menace of disaster. Entangling
them all-the secret affairs of state.
Engulfing them ala whirling vor-
tex of adventure.
Beautiful women, sumptuous scenes,
reckless deeds of daring. and thrill
ing battles of fists. swords and wits,
with Robert Warwick, supported by
big, brilliant cast, in role OF a
hundred sensations.
Also another one Of those rollfck.
ing Fox Sunshine comedies, Foot
light Maids" Regular prices.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

A 3,200-mile submarine cable to link
North and South America is projected
running from Miami, Fla, TO Beiem,
Brazil, with a connecting link on the
island of Barbados.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

This is my creed: l know but alesiance-my
country recognize but fiagthe stars and stripes
would not sacrifice whit of the liberties OF the
people the benefit of all the aliens ever born
refuse to haul down the American rag erner
kings, the seiietation OF diplomats.
surrender with the what Washington gam
"a sword-Unted States Senator Jares A. Reed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

before some more purposeful contender for the
leadership Twenty three wars at time wnen
the whole world is staggering under the burden
Of its greatest and most deadly combat IS
shame upon civilization. For less than this an
cient empires and dynasties went down into the
dust
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

Britain seems to give support to the conten-
ton that Ulster is territory foreign to the rest
OF Ireland, when she deports to Belfast prison
ers taken in Dublin and places them in jail in
the Ulster stronghold.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

The news that the peach crop will be big this
year ought to be cheering, but nowadays big
crop means higher cost of picking and higher
prices to the consumer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

Adams county offers candidate for attor-
ney general in the person of Senator b. j. Glib
son, who intends to make the race on the re-
publican ticket. He is young attorney, edu-
Gated in the Corning high school and University
OF Nebraska He has been county attorney and
later represented the sixth senatorial district.
Mr. Gibson has d war record, as he served on
the Mexican border and in the world war was
a captain and operations officer Of the Seventy
second United States infantry. His record en-
titles him to the most serious consideration on
the part of the voters of the state. It is a clean
and upright record and his useful citizenship is
commendable.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-03

Davenport Democrat: Senator
Borah should start national reform
party and nominate himself for presi-
dent.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-06-03

wi products have advanced in price more
slowly than any other products. The US.
Department of Labor, in a comparative
statement of price advances between January
1913, and December 1919, says:
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-06-03
County Correspondence
Wednesday morning.

Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Walter Thompson received a
letter stating that her sister Miss
Attends, who has been very ill, IN an
eastern hospital for the last seven
weeks is at last able to return nome
Notice to Auxiliary Members of Club
No. 10 of Willow City
Our club will be entertained at tne
home of Mrs. Adolph Schwanke' FIJI
dav June 18th, at 2 o'clock. AS there
will be several important questions W
come up this year on which all women
who have the welfare Of the a az
heart should be interested in N eu-
ucated, we have these afternoon So
cial meetings for that purpose, So
come all old members and any lauig1 90
who are to become members we WIN
he clad to welcome you into our Aux-
;liarv. at this meeting. All iaoles
n1ease attend.-Mrs. E. F. Schneloes'
Sec'y.