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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
KEOKUK MEN AT
KNOX ARE ACTIVE
Frank seardsIey and Harold Hanson
viii be Debating Team Candi-
dates-Miss Mckee Elected.
1specia, to The Gate CITY

Especial to The Gate City.1
GALESBURG, ILL.,, Oct 6.-Harold
Hanson of Keokuk. has been elected
to membership in the Gnothautii Lit
erary society. The Adelphi Literary
society also invited him to join, but
he preferred to lend strength to the
weaker society.
Frank Beardsley Of Keokuk. has
been elected vice president of the
Adelphi Literary society. He also Was
elected to the Craftsmanship OF the
program committee Only one Illinois
man received an office. A Wisconsin
hoy was elected treasurer. Henry
Hitchcock of Denmark, Iowa, was cleo
ted chaplain. Ray Maddocks of Silver
City, Iowa. was elected recorder.
new debating league has been
formed this year. The four colleges
of the middle west which exchange
professors with Harvard university,
Knox, Reloit, Grinnell and Carleton
are the members. The Harvard
authorities in selecting the exchange
colleges, attempted to pick the strong
est collegiate institution in each state
and the team winning the league
championship will have well found
ed right to claim the forensic cham
pionship of the middle west. The Knox
team this year is expected to be a
strong one Harold Hanson and Frank
.,eardsley Of Keokuk. Louis Hohl of
Nauvoo. and James Johnston OF War
saw, are contenders for the places on
the team.
The class scrap will take place
shortly. The freshman class Of 200 is
almost twice as large as the sopho-
more, but the latter expects to put up
hard fight.
Helen Mckee of Keokuk has been
elected to membership in the L. NJ. /.
Literary society.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Branch Of Quincy House Which Has
Been Operating in Fort Madi-
SON, Decides to Move to
This city.
LOCATE IN DAVIS BLOCK
Col. r. s. Wood VIII Have Charge
and Purpose is to Develop Z
Larger Trading Territory
Open Monday.

The Long commission company, OF
Quincy. has arranged to move IFS
] Fort Madison branch to Keokuk and
will be ready for business next Mon'
day, their offices being in the Davis
block, 402h Main street. w. A. Long,
head of the firm, and Col. F. S. Wood,
| in charge of the Fort Madison office,
have been in keokuk several times
lately Investigating the field ana
finally decided to open an office here
Making mention of the change from
Fort Madison to Keoluk the Gem City
says:
Saturday the Long Commission
company which has conducted an Of
flee in this city since October, 1914.
for a period of time under the name
Iof Lamson Bros. and Company. ana
for the past few months under their
own name, in the James building,
will pack up all Of the effects OF the
local Office and cart it away to keo-
Ikuk. where they will locate the branch.
The movement as explained by
Col. F. S. Wood, manager of the of
fee, is being made with the view OF
extending the trade of the company.
In the location of the office at keo-
lkuk, the district Of northeastern Mis-.
souri,. which furnishes splendid held
for cash grain trade. They will also
be able to touch that portion OF Han
cock county, H.. which lies east ana
south of Keokuk.
Since the announcement OF the re-
movaI of the office, 1t has been learned
that another group of men are plan
ming on opening an office here In fu-
Iture to work on the same lines "a
pursued by the Long Commission
company.
The Office Of the commission com
pany will be located at p21s Main
street.
During the month Of Septemb Der
the local office. which has always TO-.
lowed the casn grain trade mo a
closely than speculation policies, pur
chased and sold seventy-three car
loads of grain. The amount equalles
81. 600 bushels. with $4,000 bushels be
ing wheat, which alone at the rate !
81 .os a bushel equalled $4,000.
Several commission firms have 10
Gated in Keokuk in recent years bus
have not proven successful. but It IL
believed through the prestige held by
the local Office in this district, that
1t will be given sufficient aid to make
the venture a profitable one.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
PRESIDENT WILSON
Is WITH WOMEN
Announces That He VIII Vote for
Woman Suffrage When He
Goes to the Poles.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. president
Wilson today announced he would
vote for the suffrage amendment in
New Jersey October 10.
He authorized the following an
nouncement:
81 intend to vote for woman suffrage
in New Jersey because I believe that
the time has come to extend that
privilege and responsibility to the
women of the states. but / shall vote,
not as the leader of my party in the
nation, but only upon my private con-
yiction as a citizen of New Jersey.
called upon by the legislature of the
state to express his convictions at the
polls. I think that New Jersey will
be greatly benefited by the change.
My position with regard to the way
In which this great question should be
handled. is well known. l believe that
it should be settled by the states and
not by the national government and
that in no circumstances should it be
made a party question and my view
has grown stronger at every turn of
the agitation
We're very much pleased" said
Ethel NJ Smith, of the womens suf-
frage national congressional commit
tee. I'VE believe that giving suffrage
to the states mean ultimately fed
eral amendment.
THE presidents declaration is i'm
portant for its effects throughout the
country. It will so toward carrying
New Jersey and If we carry New Jer-
sey, October 10. that will help ire
mendously in New York, Pennsyi-
~, how
vote November 2. we believe we will
win all four states
Mrs. Alice Hill Chittenden. presi-
dent of the New York Anti-suffrage
association said: President wilson's
Tression Of his personal opinion on
the question. We do not think it viii
have any bearing on the campaign
either in New Jersey or any of the
campaign states. | believe that when
October 10 comes, it will be found
that New Jersey will not follow his
lead"
That means we will carry New Jer-
sey for suffrage" declared DR.. Anna
Howard Shaw, president Of the Ma
tional American Woman's Suffrage
association when informed of Presi-
dent Wilson's announced intention to
: vote for the cause" October 10.
1T is great news, very great news.
! might say 4 told you so for I have
! always believed he would vote for us,
the suffrage leader added.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, chair
man OF the New York Empire State
/ Suffrage commission. said: "It Is a
source Of great qualification to suf-
frage that the foremost man in the
country, perhaps IN the world and the
greatest living authority on the true
principles OF democracy should stand
before the country as a protested sur
fragist."
Alberta Hill. executive secretary OF
the Women's POLITICAL union, said
president Wilson's vote for equal
suffrage will have the greatest moral
affect toward victory in November
both in New York and New Jersey"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
SALOON QUESTION
IS UP IN FRONT
CHICAGO Has Talked About Nothing
Else, Since Mayor issued
Lid Order.

TINTED Press Leased Wire Servtce.]
CHICAGO. Oct 6.-Saloon forces to-
dav we're admittedly dubious regard
ing the possibility of success IN the
matter of overriding Mayor Thomp-
sou's Sunday closing order. Follow
inc publication of an alleged pre-elec-
tion Dledge which they said Thomp-
son voluntarily gave them, promising
he would not enforce the state SUNDAY
closing law. the United Societies and
other LIQUOR interests today bent their
energies towards legislative acton TO
remove the ban.
Much was made today Of the pledge
which Thompson is said to nave sign
ed In it the mayor is purporteo 10
have been pledged to special par per
mits until a. m; "unalterabie oppo-
sition'' to extension of the anti-saioon
territory to Chicago; to veto any &C
ton Of the city council which aims
at abridgement Of rights OF personal
liberty. especially one repeating or
a mend;ng the special bar permit now
In force and opposition to closed
Sunday.
From Mayor Thompson, speeding
toward the Panama-Paciflc exposition.
came the word today that perhaps ne
ma, have signed such pledge.
He declared. however, that he swore
TO enforce the law when ne TOOK oatn
of office, and enforce the law ne VIII.
Politicians today discussed posslpie
effects of the sensational ln1ectloh VI
tbe liquor question into state poiltlcs
and even those of national hue. the
mavor II was pointed out. IS all Dut
openly considered as presldentia'
possibility He has studiously kept
sree from expression on this matter
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

Rich milk is absolutely necessary in
the making of good mullins. Fox River
Milk Mullins are always a success
because Fox River Milk is creamy and
rich. 1t has more than twice the food
value of bottle milk. Keep a supply in
your pantry and you need never worry
about your milkman. Fox River Milk is
made in spotlessly clean condenseries in
the richest dsirying districts of the
country. Nothing added in the making.
Only part of the water taken out. I'm
sweetened - sterilized. Made by the
American Milk Company Of Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
HOW BOND ISSUE
WILL BE DIVIDED
County Treasurer's Statement SHOWS
Amount of Debts on September
| to Be Refunded.

The bond issue for Lee county Will
be divided as follows, these figures
showing Indebtedness September 1, as
taken from the county treasurer's hg-
ures:
County fund. s33.650.92.
Poor fund. 1S,571.7S.
Road fund, s2.s29.53-
Bridge fund, s5s051-
Insane fund, s4,974.67.
Court expense fund, s2s,517..21.
Total. sS9.665.77.
The hoard of supervisors will go to
Green Bay Thursday to further in
snect the proposed drainage district.
The hearing on the matter has been
set for October IL.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

as well as on the merry little fight
that is on among republicans who are
chasing the Illinois gubernatorial NOM
nation 1t was feared in some quar-
tiers that since the wet and dry ques-
ton is bound to be big issue during
the next legislative session, vets and
drys will both demand public express
sion Of opinion along this line by CUB
ernatorial candidates and national
committees candidates as we'll.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Good Roads Meeting.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. g.
Hard roads. preferably gravel roads in
sections where the expense of paved
roads is considered too great, met
with approval at the northwestern
good roads convention here today. J..
j. Mullen, deputy road engineer of
Minnesota, read paper showing
that good roads can be made with
gravel upon a permanent sub-grade
cheaply.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Instantly Killed.

limited Press Leased Wire Service !
ROCK ISLAND. H.. Oct 6.-Franh
Hennegan. aged As. East Moline resi-
dent. was instantly killed in an auto
accident at Mt. Vernon at four O'CLOCK
yesterday afternoon. The car was
struck by freight train. Ed Kendall
of Carbon Cliff, who was in the auto
with Hennegan. escaped with slight
Injuries
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
VESIVIUs rs
SCOUTING AGAIN
Great Italian Volcano Has Suddenly
Become Violently Active After
Short Rest

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
ROME, Oct. 6.-VesIvius has sud
denly become violently active, accord.
ing to Naples dispatches today. Strong
earthquake shocks have occurred,
rocking villages around Naples, but
no serious damage has been reported
thus far.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

Mrs. Elsa Buck of Brooklyn, N. Y,
Internationally showed she had the
needful talent for first rate police
woman. Armed with feather buster
she chased a sneak thief six blocks,
raised several bumps on his crown
sheet, and turned him over to Pc.
liceman
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Then Killed Himself

limited Press I eased Wire Service |
. WABASH, Ind. Oct. G.-August
Bion, who killed Bert Fear and prob
ably fatally wounded all of Fears
family here today, shot and killei
himself this afternoon. His body was
found an eighth of mile from his
home. There was bullet wound in
the breast.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

A shipment of 100000 barrels of
apples to Europe so that every man
in the trenches may have an apple on
Apple day, October 49, Is planned.
We suppose Colonel Ben Davis is be-
hind the movement
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

Thirteen years ago the borough OF
Brooklyn went into court to save s74,-
.07 on the cost of disposal plant.
The city won, but the litigation cost
$4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Crushed 20 Death.

ROCK ISLAND, ILL.,, Oct. 6.-John
Helfrich, aged 81, was almost instant
" killed when he was crushed be-
tween a truck and lumber pile in the
Rock Island Sash and Door Works at
10 o'clock this morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Will Use EiII Boards

United Press Leased Wire Service
DIES MONIES. Iowa, Oct 6.-Iowa
is to be plastered with bill boards urg
ing the people to vote yes on the
suffrage amendment June 5. 1916. This
unique method of advertising suffrage
was endorsed at the suffrage council
here this morning and is to be used
lon the highways and byways all over
the state.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

A French doctor who has investi-
gated the matter. states that men
employed in the Paris sewers are as
healthy as the average person and no
other 500 men in the city are so free
from zymotic diseases.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

Bryan ought to know that there are
lots OF folks in Europe who would
rather fight than listen to him lecture
Hence his visit in the interest of peace
would be frost.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

his final rest, at peace with 'he
and with his God. 90, ,ai,s
Honored by the public ne ha ~. nj
fully served during his entire i', Ioratl
mourned by the friends whose :"
he has earned. .,,.sd b
He will be most sadly i'e
his devoted sisters. ~. trrs
Those are the feelings oi -
friend. nzcrRALp
Keokuk, Iowa, Oct. 5, 1915.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Gz.hE I W. SstaslD
6eoKVK1h
keokuk, Iowa ..s.... October g. 1915

THOUGHT FOR TODAY.
There is no service like his that
serves because he loves.-Sir Philip
Sidney.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

Bishop Cooke of Oregon says that
circulation Is needed In the Methodist
church. It also helps the newspaper.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Delicious Mullins
Mullins that melt In your mouth
are always yours u you
follow this recipe:

2 Cstfais -four IdoiescoontM n'stfed
II Cnpftd sugar oMfeI ~,
haking 6otcder Elaborated Min
2 Sditspoons salt n.s1ed t0'H ez1txI
2 Eggs U0fe1
Mix and sift dry ingredients; add grad
ually the milk and water mixed; then
the melted butter; lastly add the egg well
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

DAILY BY MAIL =, :.
One year.-....-..-.--s IS 90 Four mon ,s "a
BY carrier, ioc per week
Entered in KeoLuk postofice as second oA~
natter.
All subscription orders should give ~. .ne or re.
address and state whether II -, y !. desired,
newal order If change of address oe'
.ta.e both the old and new address. .-,,e,,
Remit by postofice money of ae,it
s,oney order, registered letter or drait ..ch
The date printed the address g,
when the .sbs sssss their
,romp,v viii confer . favor by giving notice
Of the fact
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No. ls North Sixth ST.. Keokuk. Iowa .u,;,
THE GATE CITY is or sale at 'ne io"o"
Hotel Keokuk. Cor Third and Johnson
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THE GATE CITY
PUBLISHED BY
THE GATE CITY COMPAN Z

c. +. skIrvin Manager
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
"0UTO0OR LIFE IS
WAROEN'S SECOND REPORT

Outdoor Oklahoma stirring
book OF animal and bird life in Ok
lahoma, has just been issued from
the press by its author, Frederick s.
Barde. This valume, like the lal2
edition, is supposed to be the an
nual report Of the state game and
fish warden Of Oklahoma to the gov
ernor. But the game warden, doubt
less, was ignorant OF the contents or
the book until it was issued The
warden, however, is to be congratu-
lated for having departed from
routine. He secured the services OF
a man OF brains and ability to pre-
rare his report which will not go the
way Of the usual state documents.
Outdoor Oklahoma" carries a story
of absorbing interest Highly en-
bellished with well selected pictures,
informing as to bird lite,
MIR. Barde outdoes his last efforts
along this line. The book will find
ready place in every library in the
country.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
COUNTY OFFICE
CONSOLIDATION ACT
REACHES HIGH COURT

Constitutionality Of the 1913 legis-
lature's act. consolidating the offices
of register of deeds and county CLERK
in all counties OF less than SV,0oO
population is attacked in an appeal
filed in the superme court by George
p. Bennett, former register in King
fisher county, from action of the
Kingfisher district court, in forcing
him to relinquish his office to Will
lam G. Newer, newly elected county
clerk.
Bennett refused to give up the Of
flee, his petition said, until forced to
do so by writ Of mandamus issued
on application Of Newer by the King
fisher county district court
The Bonnet petition charges that
the Sc called consolidation get is
unconstitutional for the reason that
publication of it was not made IN
newspapers before it was put in ef-
feet; that 1t embraces more than one
subject, and that it delegates legls-
latiye power to boards of county
commissioners in allowing them to
fix the salaries of various deputies
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14

That the Japanese as well as the
Germans have mighty guns for use
in this war is proved by the ap-
pearance OF this German fortress at
Tsingtau, the German dependency in
China, just taken by the Japanese
This was Fortress Bismarck, one OF
the principal fortresses in the Ger
man fertilization. 1t withstood the
bombardment by the Japanese fleet
until a shell struck it in the right
place. Then it was torn to bits as
shown in the first photograph OF the
results of the fight in China. The
heavy steel encasement which held
hte German guns was literally lifted
from the ground and dozen men
were buried in the ruins
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
RECALLS
ALL CRUCE:
APPO|NTEES
NEW GOVERNOR WOULD
SCAN LIST IN SENATE'S
HANDS
Special to Daily Leader.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Jan. 14.-Tne
senate today confirmed the nomina-
ton OF members of the board OF at
fairs and the state game warden.
The board Of affairs is composed OF
J. M. Aydelotte Of Oklahoma City, 5.
an. Morley Of Hartshorne, and A. N,
Wilcox of Durant. George Noble OF
Poteau is state game warden. 1T is
not necessary for the senate to con-
firm the appointment Of state COM
missioner Of health. DR.. J. w. Duie
of Guthrie, has accepted this appoint
ment
The senate received notice from
Governor Williams Withdrawing the
nominations of members Of several
boards, sent in by Governor Cruee
last week. Governor Williams said
today that he may decide to appoint
some of the men whose names he
withdrew, but he wants to consider
them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
JAIL BREAKER INDICTED;
MUST STAND TRIAL
Harmon, Who Told Stories Of
Mystery Man With Auto
and Roll of "Kale," Held

Two Of those indicted by the rec-
ent grand jury appeared in district
court this morning for arrignmert
Both pleaded not guilty and wera re-
manded to Jail to await trial. d. J..
Mccormick, charged with breaking
into merchandise car and Law
ence Harmon, the youth who lei the
jail break here last year are he two
arraigned today.
After escaping from jail Harmon
visited his home near Cashioa ana
While there told several stories of the
methods employed by himself and the
ngro Schaffer In securing their free
dom. One story was that an automo-
bile was waiting for them and that
both Schaffer and himself were Civ
en- money by the man who drove the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
TULSA OIL MEN ABANDON
PIPE LINE PROJECT

Tulsa. Jan. 1.-THE White & Sin
clair pipe line to the gulf that would
represent an investment Of several
millions of dollars, give employment
to hundreds of men and furnish an
outlet for thousands of barrels OF Ok
lahoma crude oil. will not be built
according to a statement issued by
Harry Sinclair of the big oil firm
Monday night.
accusations of our affiliations with
the STANDARD Oil company the oppo-
sition to us expressed by producers.
and the protest against department
ruling changes that would permit us
to have more than 1890 acres Of leas-
es has caused US to feel now that We
would not build line If We could
have 10000 acres OF leases" said Mr.
Sinclair.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
To CHECK
GAY BANK
BANDIT
HOUSE TO ACT QUICKLY ON
BILL TO CAPTURE
BANDITS
Special to The Daily Leader.

Special to The Daily Leader.
Oklahoma City, Jan. 14-The house
decided to take quick action on legss
lation intended to check The epidemic
Of bank robberies in the state when 1t
adopted a motion to place on the cal.
endar without printing House Bill 81
by Carpenter, Simpson and Miller
which makes an appropriation to be
used by the governor in offering re-
wards for capture of bank robbers.
THE house committee on banks and
banking recommended the bill for pas
sage with amendments. The measure
as reported out Of the committee au-
thorizes the governor to offer re-
ward of not to exceed 81 900 for the
capture dead or alive of any bank
robber.
The reward is to be paid for con-
viction Of or for capture II the robber
is killed, while resisting arrest, An
appropriation Of $4,000 IS provided
under the bill as amended by the
committee money to be paid out up
on vouchers approved by the COVER
nor.
Representative Nesbit Of McIAlester
moved that the bill be placed on the
calendar without printing.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
WOULD SHEAR GOVERNOR
OF ALL POWER

Oklahoma City, Jan. l4.--A pro-
posed amendment to the constitution
to take away the veto power of the
governor was proposed today by Rep
rcsentatives Mill and Ingram, Social
ISIS
Pri;chett and McLemore proposed
an amendment substituting the ques-
ten Of extending suffrage to women.
Arsansements were made IN the
,srsc ~ colmittee to revise the
index of the laarris-Dsy code, 1910.
Hensley OF FL Reno introduced a
bill reducing the penalty on delin-
ouent taxes from is to ~ per cent.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1915-01-14
MRS. LUTz RECEIVES
MUTUAL CHECK FOR $4,000

Mrs. F o. L.utz. wife of the late F
o. Lutz, today received a eheck from
the Mutual Life Insurance Company
ofNew York for $4,000.
This claim was paid promptly, on
receipt of proofs of death at the home
office.
The Mutual is the first company to
make settlement on Insurance carried
by MIR. Lutz.
Mr., Lutz's public spirit and benev-
olence was fully exemplified by the
amount OF life insurance he carried.
The settlement was made by the
conpany's district agent OF this city,
Henry II. Dodd.