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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
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sVi0 Preside1tspf the Iuktid States
in the person of P. G. Miller, owner of
an auto garage. He has been endors-
ed by the local socialist organization
of that city for the nominatid 4
Numerous run1ors were heard
streets this week, that Minot u
was kicked on the chin by i
causing her to bite off the end of
tongue. Since the accident her
band has refused $4,000 for the am
NAL. ,... ssa
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25

a trespasser and the company is not
negligent. fe is injuaed, said Dis
4s&&; IL , skss q ss1@ Ss GU:
ed verdict in favor of the Great Nor
thern railway, sued for $4,000 by
Charles Todd, of Grand Harbor, Nd,
for the loss of foot by his 8-year-old
son, Walter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
JUSTICE TO ATTEND
KAVANAUGH FUNERAL
Will Represent National Board a
Funeral Of Late Southern
Association President.

NJ. E. Justice left here at noon to-
day for Little Rock, Arkansas. where
he will attenG the funeral of Judge
Kavanaugh who died thers suddenly
Sunday. Mr.. Justice, together with
President Chivington Of the Ameri-
can association, and Vice President
Moll of the Wisconsin, Illinois league,
will attend the funeral as representa-
tives of the national board, an execu-
tive body in the baseball world OF
which Judge Kavanaugh was mem
Der.
Judge Kavanaugh was one Of the
most influential members OF the ma
tional board and for years one OF the
leading men in baseball. He was, at
the time Of his death, president of
the Southern association. He and Mr..
Justice had been close friends fo- a
number OF years and had worked to.
gether constantly for the advance.
ment OF the national sport.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
What the War Moves Mean
BY J. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
ager of the United Press

Since the beginning Of the war,
Marshal Won Hindenburg has persist
emily attempted tc attack the POLISH
capital from both sides of the Vistula
at once. To the present time he has
never succeeded in developing the
northern part of this double move.
mept. This was the cause Of the Ger
man retreat after the Lrst Warsaw
offensive.
Now, however, hundred thousand
Russians have been captured in East
Prussia and possibly fifty thousand
have been killed or, wounded. This
means three or four army corps have
been permanently eliminated from the
SIav strength between Warsaw and
east Prussia. -.a
No previous opportunity SO favor
able for flank and rear attacks on
Warsaw has occurred since the war
began. The condition of the roads.
however. with thaws now beginning,
will be valuable aids to the Russians
in holding off Won Hindenburg until
a Slav reorganization can be com
pleted. Won Hindenburg strategy and
Polish mud now grapple for one of
the greatest struggles of the war.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
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42O Main
Quarantine Districts.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.J
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The fol-
lowing order relative to foot and
mouth disease was issued by the agri-
culture department today: Peoria
county, Illinois, within five miles OF
infected premises, was closed. Will,
Dupage, Iroquois, Vermillion. Ford,
Champaign, Edgar, Douglas, Coles
Adams and Morgan counties, Illinois,
formerly closed in whole or in part
are now added to the exposed area.
Part of the Belt Railway stock
yards in Indianapolis is made re-
stricted area.
Buchanan county. Iowa, within five
miles of infected premises, is closed
and not within five miles of an ex-
posed area,
The whole Of Michigan is now re-
stricted area with the exception OF
Saginaw. Berrian and Tuscola coun-
ties and the Detroit stock yards, which
lis in the exposed area.
Lafayette and Indiana counties,
Pennsylvania, are added to the closed
area.
Waukesha county, Wisconsin, is add
ed to the modified area.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
SUPREME COURT
MAKES DECISION
CALIFORNIA; Eight Hour Day Law for
Women Applies to Hotel
Mattresses =.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. J
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-The gov
ernment today asked the supreme
court of the United States to advance
the Oregon land cases involving a
dispute with the Southern Pacific
over 2.3O0. COO acres of Oregon land
Application of CALIFORNIA; eight
hour day law for women to hotel
Mattresses was sustained today by
the supreme court.
The supreme court also held the
California eight hour law is apple
able to hospital nurses and women
pharmacists in hospitals.
Wfchdrawal under President Taft's
executive order Of 1909 from public
entry and private exploitation of three
million acres Of California and Wyom-
ing oil lands, valued at millions. was
sustained today by the supreme
court
The supreme court today affirmed
conviction of Joseph Filler and the
Joplin Mercantile company. Joplin,
Missouri Of shipping liquor to Tulsa.
Okla. dry" by federal law as former
Indian country The court held,
however, that the Oklahoma state line
law and its dry liquor regulations
superseded the federal law of 1895.
It sustained prohibition Of liquor ship
ments from outside the state.
The interstate commerce, commits
sion's damage awards to shippers in
reparation of rate over-charges are
prima facie evidence of the amount Of
damage when railroads contest pay
ment in the courts, the supreme court
declared today. 1t however, sustained
the railroads right to jury trial
without submission Of rebuttal evil
dence; The court held, however, that
the commissions findings in repara-
ton cases are not necessarily final
and that the railroads may present
rebuttal evidence. Th, decision went
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
An Old Time Election.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO. Feb. 23.-Incipient riot
ing, gun-play and wanton smuggling Of
voters marked today's municipal pri-
mary election in Chicago. While
Father Dearborn was polling what
was expected to be the heaviest NUM-
cipal vote in it's history. scenes at the
polling booths exceeded some OF the
widest enacted during the palmiest
DAYS of old boss rule BY three
O'Clock this afternoon a score or more
alleged, strong arm men, repeatars
and rioters were in police cells. 9th
ers were arrested by States Attorney
HOMES flying squadron" for intimi-
dating voters. Adherents of all par
ties and all candidates within parties
were among those included within the
police drag net which began to haul
in offenders from the opening of the
polls at five a. m.
Despite the numerous clashes, early
from all over the city tended
to show that the women were not to
be frightened out of their franchise
The most optimistic an
ticipation of woman suffrage workers
were expected to be realized when
the votes were counted late this after
noon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23

SEVENTY YEARS OF AGE
Was Former Resident Of keokuk,
and a Member Of Her
man Lodge, l. o.


A letter has been received in Keo-
kuk by John Eisenhuth, secretary OF
Herman lodge, I. o. o. F., from Even
ing Star lodge, at Louisiana, Mo-. an
nouncing the death of Chris w. AM
fair. former old and respected rest
dent of Keokuk, who left here over
twenty-five years ago. He was made
an Odd Fellow in Keokuk and was a
member in good standing OF Herman
lodge, /. o. o. F., at the time OF his
death. He will be we'll remembered
by many Keokuk people as man OF
many good traits OF character and a
genial friend and neighbor, and they
will, grieve to hear of This sudden and
violent eath He was albridge carpen-
ter on the. Burlington railroad, and
was killed by being run, down by a
train, Saturday 1merning, February
H., on q bridge between Alton, ILL.,,
and West Alton, Mo.
His remains were taken to Louisi-
ana. Mo-, and the burial took place
there Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, under the auspices of Even
ing Star lodge. l. o. o. F. He left a
son, William, and several other chill
dren, all over the age OF sixteen
years. He was about seventy years
OF age.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
JURY TRIAL IS
COMMENCED TODAY
Case 10 That Of Louise 3. Field vs..
Sophia konzen-Two New
Actions are Filed.

The case of Louise B. Field vs..
Sophia Konzen was taken. up in the
district court this afternoon when
court reconvened after the holiday re-
cess. The securing Of jury occu
pied the early part of the afternoon
Attorney Ballinger for the defendant
challenged J. w. Glasford, claiming
that GIasford was defendant in suit
which he claimed was pending in
which Ballinger was the prosecuting
attorney. Attorney McCcid for the
plaintiff resisted the challenge, but
the court held that a fair jury could
be secured to both parties, and to ex-
pedite business excused the Juror.
PLAINTIFFS attorneys wanted the su.
perior courts records shown An ex.
cepticn to the courts ruling was
noted for plaintiff.
s. F. Baker and Co. filed suit against
A. r, Dodd ct al, asking judgment for
S3367 claimed to be due for medi-
cines. The same company brought
suit against c. E. Toole anc Bertha
Toole, asking judgment for 500.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Q1 a. M
The disaster which has oyertaken the
Slav forces in east Prussia has com
pelIed curtailment of the Russian
battle front north Of the Vistula and
has put Warsaw in serious danger OF
flank and rear attacks
The Russian movement upon Thorn
which has been swaying to and fro
for a considerable time, near the Ger.
man boundary. has been abandoned
because of Gen. Won Buelow's Mazur-
ian-Angerapp victory The troops en-.
gagged in the Thorn advance, were
threatened with an attack from the
rear. after the Slav east Prussian de-
feat, and the men also were urgently
needed for the northern defense OF
Warsaw
This army is now doubtless bsins
used to check the Germans at Plonsk
where Petrograd reports say Ger
man concentration is taking place.
Plonsk Is the nearest point to the
Warsaw defenses on the north of the
vistula which Marshal Won linden
burg has reached
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
PLUMBERS DEFENSE
RESTED ITS CASE
Decided Surprise to the Prosecution
Courts Instructions to jury
Expected Today.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Feb. 23.-The
defense rested its case in the trial OF
the thirty-six plumbers charged with
violation of the anti trust law last
night. Each side will be allowed two
hours to make their pleas to the jury
today and the courts instructions are
expected in the afternoon.
The action Of the defense in resting
its case was decided surprise to the
prosecution. 1t came after William
Wocley OF Evansville, Ind, president
of the Indiana Plumbers association,
left the stand. He had proven good
witness for the defense and his testi-
mony was mistaken by District Al
torney Porter's brief examination.
]. d. Blake, supply dealer of Rock
Island, ILL.,, admitted under cross en-
animation that he had induced plumb
ers to ioin the association in order
that his house might sell to them. He
said he had always sent Conspicuous
tags out when shipping to non-mem-
hers. "If we had been trying to dis
guise anything" said Blake, I'VE won,
have sent blank tags, as is frequently
the case"
.Oh. then 1t is frequently the case
for houses to send out blank tags?'
asked District Attorney Porter.
yes replied Blake.
Lloyd Tilson of Boone, Iowa, testt-
fed that he had received white slips
or complaints from the Iowa associa-
ton secretary but that he had never
been Influenced by them. r. H. Por-
ter Of Knoxville, Iowa, gave testimony
c;,,iIor IN that of TilSOn,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
Prohibition and Cummins.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Prohibi
ton talk in connection with the next
national campaign received impetus
here today from the suggestion that
Senator Cummins might be a presi'
Dental candidate with prohibition
plank in his platform.
That the prohibition question will
figure largely in some form or other
was generally believed. Apparently it
was the concensus of opinion that the
net effect would be an increase In the
prohibition candidates vote and that
neither Of the two principal parties
would espouse the issue.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
CITY NEWS.

An information was filed TINS
morning in the superior court oy
Mrs. John Fogeland against Henry
and Minnie Pickett, colored, charging
them with disturbing her peace.
Marriage licenses were issued TO-
day to the following: William Der
nv. AZ, and Bertha E. Wederman, So
botn of Quincy; John c. Schoene. 20,
and Wfnifred NJ. Wedel, Y, both OF
Donnellson.
Fred Kelley was arraigned In the
superior court late this afternoon on
a charge of stealing some lead pipe
from John Walsh.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
APPEAL rs MADE
BY GOODFELLOWS
More Clothing 10 Needed for Numer
Gus Calls Which are Com
ina TO Them.

The Goodfellows are in need of
more clothing. to take care of the
calls that they have. They are max
Ing an appeal to the people OF the
city for old clothing which is in good
condition. The Good Fellows sales
have been successful this winter. and
they have been able to supply the de-
maids Of tho needy. They have come
to the point now where it is neces-
sary to secure more clothing in order
to meet the demand. If you have
any old clothing just notify Miss
Younker and it will be called Tor by
the Good Fellows.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
COUNTY CEMENT
BID IS ALLOWED
Alice Company Of Fort Madison
Lowest Figurer and Net Cost
to County Is SIP.

The board of supervisors in special
session this morning at Fort Madison
allowed the county cement bids. The
Atlee company Of Fort Madison was
the lowest bidder. and was awarded
the contract The price quoted for
Keokuk, Montrose, Donnellson and
other points in tae county except Fort
Madison was $1.57 per barrel with an
allowance OF 10 cents per sack, or 40
cents per barrel. This makes the net
price $1.17.
The price in Fort Madison was
$1.4s per barrel, with the 40 cent dis
count, making the cement cost there
$1.0s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
PERSONALS

Walter Wendlendt Of Burlington is
in the city on business visit and
will probably locate in Keokuk
Mrs. w. H. Wright Of Kansas City
Kans, is visiting with Mrs. Roy
Whaley.
J. B. Well has returned from a bust.
ness trip to New York.
Frank Beardshsy who is sopho.
more in Knox college, returned to
Galesburg yesterday after having
spent Sunday with his parents Dr.
and Mrs. Frank G.. Beardsley.
Mrs. E. l.. Barr OF Des Moines is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Paul L. Dysart.
Mrs. F. r. Fry Of st. Louis is visit
ing at the home of her parents Mr.
and Mrs. D. B. Hamill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
How Other Half Lives.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO, Feb. 23.--Little frankie
Scheiczan's troubles are over. His
frail little body got it's first real rest
today. Hungry for three days, his
father i'll with tuberculosis. the child
died today of insufficient nourish-
ment. South Chicago police who found
the father too i'll even to notify the
police OF his child's death, today sent
coal and food to the house and will
take up a collection to bury the baby.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
LANDOLOGY, a magazine giving the

LANDOLOGY, magazine giving the
facts in regard to the land situa
ton. Three months trial subscrip'
ton, free. II for a home. or as an in.
Ivestment you are thinking of buying
good farm lands, simply write me Il
letter, marking it personal and say
mail me Landology and all particu
lars free" Address Lloyd M. Skinner
general manager, Skidmore Lands Co.,
164 Skidmore bldg, Marinette. Wis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
Daily Stock Letter.
copyright, 1915. by the New York
Evening Post.l


Evening Post.l
NEW YORK. Feb 23.-Today's
stock market reflected the variety of
rumors which grew out of the war
developments abroad. The sinking of
another neutral ship caused the ma
rine underwriters to raise their rates
for war risks, while the news of the
Russian reverses and the retaliatorF
measures which Great Britain threat
ems to adopt against Germany in re-
+~~u for the submarine activities OF
the last few days, made it more diff
= out tor shippers to get the ordinary
protection. So far as Wall street was
concerned. the feeling was one of I'M
certainty as to what the net result
would be. The market showed good
deal of nervousness throughout the
day and although there was no SEN
sational selling, there was little dis
position manifested to support the
markets active shares in any agrees
sive way The closing was dull, with
many of the active issues above the
low level of the day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
Two Dead in Fire

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
BIRMINGHAM, Mia. Feb. 23.-Two
persons were killed and ten injured In
fire here early today.
The blaze started in paint store
In which stock of oils exploded
burning five firam.sn badly. The flames
spread to an adjoining saloon and
hotel. Five guests were injured, jump.
ing to the pavement. Five hours later
firemen were able to enter and found
two unidentified bodies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23

tn the extent of holding that the COM
missions findings 60 establish a prima
facie case.
The big damage verdict in favor OF
the Meaker company versus the Le-
high road was sustained.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23

The members of the B. B. club were
entertained last evening from to 10
o'clock Mt the home of Miss Clara
Vogel 1907 Bank street. Refresh
ments were served and the evening
was particularly enjoyable one.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23

celebrated comedy players Ernest
Shields, Betty Schade and Eddie Boil
and; "rhe Crime of Carelessness," q
great educational picture that will en-
tighten and interest you from start to
finish. Don't fail to see this great
moving picture bill tonight. FIVE reels
all for a me.-Advertisament
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
Entertains for Guests.

Fort Madison Democrat: Miss Bess
Hamilton was hostess to a .:umber Of
friends Saturday afternoon at an in
formal kensington, complimentary to
her guests, Miss Ethel Russell and
Miss Ethel McBain, OF Keokuk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23

mother" Miss Carrie Harrison. a
former Iowa woman, now assistant in
the bureau of plant industry in the
United States department Of agricul
ture, has herself sent out 1000 of
these cards.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
A. tn. orpheum.

Five big reels Of pictures tonight AZ
the Orpheum theatre, the home OF
Universal pictures" Also speciai
musical program by the Orpheum or
chestra. The House Of Fear" three
reel melodrama Of mystery and thrills
with the famous artists Hobart Hen.
ley and Frances Nelson; Love ana
Spirits Spooke comedy Win tn'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
Women Sell Peace Seals.

"OHiSH SCiI '0oCS |SAios
The Chicago club women and some
of the teachers in the universities are
selling peace seals and they are be-
ing used generally among the women
interested in the peace party. The
seal is white square on which is a
blue disk, about the size Of cent
and printed across the face OF this
disk in white letters is the word
peace" In Washington. D. c., the
women have issued series OF post
cards on which is picture of a
baby boy and below is printed First
munition OF war. Should it be de-
stroyed without the consent of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
Mis-, Martin at Convention.

The friends of Miss Katherine Mar
tin will be interested to know that
she was sent this week to a kinder
garten convention in Cincinnati, Ohio
being one of the representatives Of
the kindergarten department of the
university of Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
LOST
MISCELLANEOUS

FURNITURE repairing, refnishing
and upholstering: mattress removal
ing; iron beds enamelled: packing
speciality. All work guaranteed; prices
reasonable Give me trial. George
Samuels. 1910 Fulton. Phone 5.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-02-23
w ant Column
WANTED

WANTED-Widow lady OF means will
keep house for parties while abroad.
Address 1911 Perkins Ave, Burling-
ton, Iowa.