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Good Reason for Al. Enthusiasm.

Good Reason for His Enthusiasm.
When man has suffered for several
days with collie. diarrhoea or other
form OF bowel complaint and Is then
cured sound and well by one or two
doses of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. as is often the
case, It Is but natural that he should
be enthusiastic in his praise of the
remedy, and especially is this the case
of a severe attack when life is threat.
ened. Try 1t when in need Of such a
remedy 1t never fails. Sold by all
dealers.
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and never knew, nor found another
OF his friends who knew, to what de-
nomination he belonged, or whether
he had membership in any church.
It, seemed descending to the trivial
to ask George Fitch about his church
membership, when one knew how
thoroughly he lived christianity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-12
NEXT ROUND OF
|. GOLF ON SATURDAY
Pairings for Play in tournament for
Presidents Cup, Announced
by Committee in
Charge.
NEW RULING IS MADE
Matches Must be Played on Date Set
or by Following Thursday or
I. ~ the Players Will be
Disqualified.

The next round of the Country club
match for the presidents cup. donated
by President Mcfarland, will be play
ed on Saturday. Owing to the fact
that the play in the tournament has
been delayed by several of those en-
tered not playing off their matches
on the dates set the tournament com
mfttee has deemed it advisable to
make the rule that If matches are not
played on the date scheduled or by
the next Thursday, the players shall
be disqualified.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-12
THE CHARM
OF MOT HERH00D
Enhanced BY Perfect Physi-
cal Health.

The experience Of Motherhood Is a try
Ing one to most women and marks dis
tinctly an epoch in their lives. Not one
woman in hundred Is prepared or un-
derstands how to properly care for her.
self. Of course nearly every woman
nowadays has medical treatment at such
times, but many approach the expert
ence with an organism untitled for the
trial Of strength, and when it Is over
her system has received shock from
which it is hard to recover. Following
right upon this comes the nervous strain
Of caring for the child, and distinct
change ia the mother results.
There Is nothing more charming than
a happy and healthy mother of children,
and indeed childbirth under the right
conditions need be no hazard to health or
beauty. The unexplainable thing is
that, with all the evidence Of shattered
nerves and broken health resulting from
IN unprepared condition, and with am
pie time in which to prepare, women
will persist in going blindly to the trial.
Every woman at this time should rely
upon Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
COMPOUND, a most valuable tonic and
invigorator of the female organism.
In many homes GSS~SSS
once childless there WT%@$SASW
are now children be- (Y " 3\W
cause Of the. fact Va $R
that Lydia E. Pink w = II
hams Veg stable ~ IA ~
Compound m axes Nm GaSSTSGIW
women normal, S)lSSl2 ZfEyTNS
healthy and strong. SSsSsS,SS
II you want special advice write to
Lydia Z. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi-
dential) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
Re opened. read and answered by a
ROMAN and held in strict confidence.
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PROMINENT WOMEN EN-.
DORSE OUR STATEMENTS.

Harlan, Iowa.
III have tax en-
Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton for nervous
ness and irregular
'ity. 1T helped me,
so l feel that it is
= very good medi-
cine. MISS MARY
GRAuEI, Harlan,
/, Iowa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-12
ADJUSTMENTS :
"Warrens Of Virginia." a True Mast.
erpece.

Blanche Sweet, supported by House
Peters, James Neill, Mabel Van Bur.
en-, Raymond Hatton and other stars
of the Lasky-Belasco studio, in 1.-THE
Warrens Of Virginia to be repeated
tonight at the Grand, delighted large
audience yesterday Without doubt
this six part feature picture ranks
among the very best that have ever
been shown on the screen. It is q
finished production from first to las,
not single dull moment. but chuck
full OF fascinating action.
The action Of the drama centers
around what are without question the
most superb battle spectacles ever
produced. Woven through the heart
of the play Is the beautiful old story
OF the southern girls love for the
northern soldier. After many thrill
ing events, the surrender Of Lee at
ends the war and joins
the lovers.
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Greatest Movie at Last!

A moving picture story of tomor-
rows big Unitarian excursion to Bur
lington, could we'll be called THE
Satisfied Crowd" for there will be a
big, happy crowd Of people go. The
G. w. Hill leaves Warsaw at o'clock,
Keokuk at s:45 Hamilton at 9:15
and Nauvoo at 10 going to Burling-
ton. and return. 1t will be one de-
Iiehtful time from start to finish for
those who go. Here's the story of
"The Satisfied Crowd" in four scenes
end an after clap:
Scene big steamer G. w. Hill
leaves Keokuk at s O'Clock in the
morning with large crowd of peo-
pie. guests of the Unitarian ladies.
Scene 2-Bcat arrives at Burlington
where the Tri-state fair is in progress.
Everybody gets to see the woman
aviator. Boat leaves for Keokuk at
6 o'clock.
Scene Enjoyable evening ride on
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-12
Maud Allan Tomorrow.

Under the Paramount program,
Bosworth presents Maud Allan, ia.
nous actress and peerless dancer, in
1.-THE Rug-Maker's Daughter" describ-
ed as charming romance of two con-
.tinents. Miss Allan, who stands at
the head of the stage dancing pro-
fession, has just recently consented
to appear in motion pictures, and the
production under Bosworth is certain
to be of the very highest excellence.
The story OF The Rug Makers
Daughter" tells Of a lovely Turkish
girl who Is captured by robbers, to be
held for ransom. She Is rescued by a
young American and after many trials,
is restored to her fathers arms. The
action Is changed from Constantinopie
to New York and back again and furn-
ishes abundant opportunity for the
famous Paramount quality Of settings.
Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-12
Cup on Display.

The presidents cup Is now on dis
play at Ayres and Chapman's and is
an exceptionally beautiful one. On It
is engraved "Keokuk Country Club,
Golf, 1915, Presidents Cup" There
is also space reserved for the name
Of the winner, to be egnarved on
later. Sa
The pairing for Saturday. Aug. Il.
is as follows:
Sheldon VS.. J. Matless.
Wills VS.. Pyle.
Cochrane vs.. Dickey.
Auwerda VS.. Dunlap.
Mcfarland VS.. Hueston.
C. Harrison We. Dysart.
Tucker VS.. Meigs.
L. Matless VS.. Craig.
Brown VS.. Collier.
L. A. Hamill vs.. E. M. Harrison.
E. NJ. Harrison VS.. S. Hamill.
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and bleeding. The eczema dis
figured me for the time being.
1t "aused much itching and OF
course ! scratched my face and
irritated It.
l took a treatment but it
did not seem to help any. I
used several kinds Of salves
and soaps and they did no good.
My face began tn pet WORSE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-12

MY brother said to go to the drug store and
get cake of Cuticura Soap and some Cuti
cura Ointment which did. l then washed
my face with Cuticura Soap and applied
the Cuticura Ointment and kept this treat
ment up for some time. After using two
cakes OF Cuticura Soap and the Cuticura
Ointment my face was free from the ecze-
ma" (Signed) Ray L. O'Brien. June Is. II.
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ECZEMA &c. BROKE
OUT ON ACE
Got Worse and Worse. Disfgured
tor ] ime Being. Caused itching.
Scratched and lrritated. Used
Cutlcura Soap and Cuticura ONT
'nent. Face Free from Eczema.

127 Emily ST.. Saginaw. Mich Several
months ago my face broke out with eczema.
AZ got worse and worse; it was a SIGHT. all re6,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
WILSON GOOD Will
LAUDED BERLIN
6crmanla Commends Apparent Intent
of President to Come TO Under
standing with Kaiser.
searchHghts TOR zeppelns on 7

Berlin. Sept IL, (yia London, l2-40
.p. m-Raports receiped here that
President wilson viii make no for
mai reply to the German governments
communication concerning The sinking
Of the steamship Arabic. but VIII con-
fer couddeuuaIly with Ambassador
Won Berustorf. are acclaimed by Ger
mania as a new indication of the good
VIII Of The American government and
its intent to come to an understanding
with u.s.
Previous diplomatic tuterchanges,
says Germauia. have been made under
disadvautageous conditions, because
protests 20 Berlin have been reported
lin advance in British dispatches.
we believe friendly mouth to mouth
negotiations viii serve the purpose de
sired by both sides far better than the
earlier interchauges,7 this newspaper
adds
Commenting on the conflicting re-
ports from Washington concerning the
Arabic case and it's reference 10 The
hague. ELG NalloLal Ieltuu5 says IT IN
derstands negotiations are in progress
in Washington looking to removal Of
all Misunderstanding These negotia-
tons are confidential for the present,
lt says. but there is definite reason for
the hope that they viii lead TO g fav-
orlble result
The present situation is supposed to
have resulted from the differences Of
the ambassador's two notes on the
Arabic case, says the Zeitung. and con-
tiuues In reality they were two sep
arate and distinct pr0nouucements
uotU outstanding their seemingly close
connections, inasmuch as Count Won
Bernstorf could not possibly have
known that the Arabic intended TO ram
the submarine which sank her"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
20 SUBSEA BEATS
LOST BY TEUTONS
London Meteor Journal Claims to Have
Accurate Record Only Seven
Britishers Sunk.

London, Sept I6.-The Germans
have lost 20 submarines since the be-
ginning Of the war. according to an
editorial note in the Motorship and
1Iotorboat. while the British losses
have been only seven, including the
E-7. the destruction Of which was an
nounced today.
When the war commenced the pa
per declares Germany had Il sea-gong
submarines and 16 Of a smaller type,
while up 10 June /, 10 new boats had
been added. The assertion is made
that the Germans now have only IA
sea-going under water boats. two of
which are in the Mediterranean.
The train was the property of the
Carranza army and the soldiers mem
bers of the Carranza garrison of sal
THO being transferred TO Monterey to
reinforce the garrison there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
ain Wreck
TnNexjcO: 90
People Slain
Women and Children, All
Natives, Ground to Pieces
in Debris Near SaItiIIo.

Laredo, Texas. Sept. I7.-Tha wreck
of 8 Mexican military train resulting
in the death of 80 persons occurred
Wednesday afternoon enc mile out cr
saItuIo, according to aduoes here to-
day.
The train was enroute from Sa-Glo
10 Monterey with d. large number OF
troops. Spreading rails caused ii 10
leave the tracks at z point near q
canyon, precipitatiDg two coaches
with their occupants 10 the rocks be-
low.
Soldiers, women camp followers and
children literally were ground TO
pieces in the debris. Passengers, who
arrived today and who passed the
scene Of the wreck said that huge
stack Of bodies was visible where they
had been piled together preparatory 10
burial, which would take place in
deep trenches. All the dead and in
jured were Meztcans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
DUMBA is GOING
BACK TO REMAIN
american Government Satisfied With
Conditions rnder Which Am
bassad0r H. Recalled.

Washington, Sept 1.-THE Austrian
government Intends to recall Ambas-
sador Dumba for consultation, accord
ing to inumatio1s given to Ambassa-
dor Peufeld when he delivered the
note from the United States. asking
for the return OF the ambassador to
Austria,
Such an arrangement which Is in
accord with Dumba's own request for
recall on leave of absence is satisfac-
tory To the American government It
is understood, however, that Ambassa-
dor pumba would not return 10 the
Euted States at the termination OF
his leave. The purpose OF these ar
raugemeuts, it Is understood, is to
cause no interruption IN the diplomat
ic relations of the two governments,
the change being looked on as per-
sonaI affair.
There is every Indication from AM
bassador PeufoId's dispatches that
the Austrian government received the
American note in friendly spirit and
looks on it as the usual request of a
government for the recall OF ar am
bassador on the ground that his use
fuluess 10 his own government would
be impaired by his continued pres
euce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
TRUSTED EMPLOYEES
OF ROAD SENT TO PEN

Kansas City, No, SPIT 17.-With the
sentencing today TO four years in the
penitendary OF three trusted employees
of the Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul
railroad, a series of wholesale rob
berries of freight cars on that line
which has perpIexed road officials for
the last three years, was brought to
an end.
Acting ON information secured by a
local police officer, special agents for
the road secured confessions from IS
employees of the road telling Of the
taking of thousands Of dollars worth
Of freight from cars between here and
Chicago. More arrests are expected
One of the convicted men was an
engineer with a 12-year record Of ser
vice. while another was q conductor
who had been with the road 10 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
GOTHAM LAWYER
BELGIAN OFFICER

New York, Sept I7.-Friends of
Francis T. Colby. formerly a New
York lawyer. received word today that
he has just been appointed leutsn-
ant in the Belgian army after having
been cited in the orders OF the day for
bravery under fire. For the last 10
months Mr.. Colby has served as a
leader of a motor ambulance squad at
tached to the Belgian army. He or
ganized this squad in Paris and il is
maintained by private subscription
Lieutenant Colby is q son Of Rear
Admiral Harris Gray Otis Colby of the
United States navy, retired, of Boston.
He is a Harvard man. was formerly
an officer in squadron a OF the New
York national guard and IS known as
a big game hunter IN Alaska and
Africa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
CARE FOR
HORSE THAN MAN
State Inspector Reports Finding
Shocking Conditions in Chicago
Police stations.

Chicago. III, Sept. 17.-Horses are
given better surroundings and care
than prisoners In ChIcagos police sta
tioas, according TO Miss Annie Hin
rtchen. official inspector Of institutions
for the Illinois charities commission,
which Is making an investigation for
the commission.
Conditions that would not have
been tolerated in the dark ages" Miss
Hinrichen reported today, are to be
found in many of the stations. Few, IL
any, represent the working out OF any
modern ideas Of housing criminals.
Some Of her findings are that
Cells are entirely cut of from out
side light or natural air.
Open sewers run through cells and
provide the only facilities for santa
ti2n. washing and drinking.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
THE WAR TODAY

associated Press SUMMARY
Further eastward progress has
been made by Field Marshal Fon
HindcHburg's armies, moving on
Dyinsk and Wilma The Berlin
war office today reported the cap
ture of Yidzy, about thirty-fiye
miles sonth Of Dvinsk and some
fifteen miles to the east Of the
Dyinsk-Yilna railroad line, which
had been cnt.
Field Marshal Won MackeHsen
reports that his troops have clear
ell the marsh districts nor OF Piusk
OF the Russians.
German heavy artillery has eH-
gagged in spirited exchanges with
French guns at various points
along the western front.
Berlin reports the capture Of "a
section OF "a trench in the outer
French positions northwest OF
Perth, in the Champagne district.
Petrograd claims a continuance
Of Russian successes in GaIiciaH
territory. 1t is admitted, however,
that the Germans are making
progress in the wilma region and
in the district OF Pinsk.
Indications that relations be-
tween Greece and Bulgaria are im-
proving are noted by Il cores
D0ndent in Athens. Paris, how
ever, has reports from the Greek
capital that several classes OF
Greek reserves have been called
10 Join the coI0rs on Oct. /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
City 35 Miles South Of
Dvinsk Captured by Won
Hindenburg's Forces.
Petrograd Admits Russians
Are Falling Back-Bul-
garia Still Undecided.

Berlin. Sept II. lvia London. 1927
p. mJ-Field Marshal won Hendeu-
burgs forces. which have aanzed
wilma and DvDsb, cutting the railroad
between those cities. have made a
further advance tie the east The war
office announced today the capture of
Vidzy, about So miles south Of Dviusk.
The statement follows.
I'm the Champagne we captured q
section Of a trench ia the outer posi-
tions Of the French, northwest of
Perth.
South of Dvinsk we reached the
Komaj hjghroad. Vidzy was captured
early this morning after fierce fight
ing from house to house.
Northwest and northeast of Wilma
our attack continued. The szczara
has been crossed near the place bear
ing the same name.
'Tae marsh districts uorth Of Plnak
have been cleared of the enemy
"Il the southeastern theatre there
is no news 10 report"
London, Sept. II, J1s45 a. M
Petrograd admits the Russians are
falling back in the direction of Pin5k,
capture of which was announced yes
terday by the Germans The 0CcUpa-
tiou by the invaders of this town may
be expected 10 facilitate greatly The
progress OF Field Marshal Won Mack
eusen's forces through the Pripet
marshes.
Owing to the prorogation Of the
duma domestic affairs are occupying
the attention OF the Russians. The eE-
feet OF tbs incident on the military
situation is feared. as is indicated hy
the proclamation of General RUS Ky.
Russian commander i'm the north, cali
ing on workmen not to sIaeaen their
efforts To keep the army supplied with
munitions.
Although no official reports have
been received recently from French or
British sources. severe fighting seems
To be under way again on the GaUjp0u
front. The Turks according 20 their
reports. have made several successful
attacks in the region of Anafarla. Ath-
ems and Rome continue 10 send out re-
ports that the defensive power of tha
Turks is weakening. but MO official
news has been received in condrma-
tion.
Dispatches from Greece express
strong belief that Turkey and Bulgaria
have definitely reached an agreement
but in the near east # is not believed
this will lead TO actual participation
IN the war by Bulgaria on the side of
the central powers. &or lis an immei-
late offensive by Auslro-Germau forces
expected against Serbia.
Artillery c0mbats continue on the
western front The German. reply to
French guns is growing i'm intensity.
Bucharest to issue Appeal.
Paris. Sept IA dispatch Of the
Balkan Agency from Bucharest says
that the leaders Of all the opposition
parties in Bulgaria have held d meet
ing at which it was decided to publish
an appeal TO the country explaining the
international political situation as al
fecting that nation. The appeal will
be made on the ground that under
present circumstances the attitude talk
en- by. the government is perilous.
The Bulgarian governments decision
to make terms with Turkey has met
with considerable opposition, Advtces
Continued on Page Fivej
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

Montreal. Sept I1.-The Pretorian
OF tha Allan line which was IN coli
.ls5oa with Ghs steamship kansan be
10" Quebec on Wednesday, reached
port today The liners bow plates
aaFe been bent back and it is probable
THAT she will have 70 go into dry dock
ae1e for repairs and lose a trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
DELAYS RACES
AT THE STATE FAIR

Springfield. H. Sept flowing to
the heavy track. due to downpour of
rain which lasted most oft he night the
automobile races at thz Illinois state
fair. which opened here today. were
postponed untiI tomorrow 1t is
planned 10 put touorr0w's automobile
racing program on some time next
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
Rrftish Transport TorDedoed.

Vienna, Sept II, lvia Berlin by wire
less no Tuckerton. \. J.J-An Aus
trian submarine commanded by Lieu
tenant Won Trapp torpedosd and sank
d large British transport q few days
ago fn the southern Adriauc. accord
fDs to an announcement made here to-
Iav
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
CorneaI Kleppe Left Dying
in Roadway as Fiancee
Awaits at Church.
FOUR MEN IN AN AUTO
Officials Of Iowa and Mime
sofa Are Searching for
Assailants of Youth.

Mason City Iowa, Sept. 17.-omcials
OF the border counties on both sides Of
the Iowa-Minnesota boundary line
were searching today for the assail-
ants OF CorneaI Kieppo, Of Faribault,
iMnn., who, while his bride-to-be, Miss
Stella Feeley, waited at a little church
in Austin. MINI, was kidnapped, drug
ged and left to die in a road between
Waltham and Nayville, MINI.
Kleppe lis still unconscious at ho-
tel ia Austin, where he was taken fol-
lowing the attempt upon his life We'd
uesday morning, according TO the story
reaching here today. Four men and
an automobile are said TO have figured
In the kidnapping
Miss Fee5ey. her bridesmaids and
friends and relatives. arrived at the
curch at e o'clock Wednesday morn
ing for the ceremony. and after watt
ing three hours for the bridegroom. de-
cided that something was wrong, and
instituted a search. Her father,
prominent business man, led the
searching party. When they came up
GA Kleppe he was bleeding from
wounds about the head, and uncon-
setous
Fails to Arrive.
EIeppe had arrived in Austin from
Faribaulg IugsalaX and after a re-
hearsaI ceremony Tuesday night, had
retired to his hotel Wednesday morn
ing he arose about 4 O'Clock, and told
hotel employees he was going to the
church for the early morning cere-
mony. He never reached the church.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
Stefau asou. Silent for Over a
Year, Says He Is Safe
Oh Banks Land.
Schooner Ruby Reaches
Nome With Dispatches to
Canadian Government.

NOME s.a Sept l7-The power
s-... .Mr arrived Tom Herschel
island. .. .aa Arctic coast west OF .he
uaa E.s Mackenzie river. Tester-
fsv afternoon alta news that Elbial-
mar =.a. the Canadian explorer.
r. .- .r.. COMPANIONS. strrker
es ara ole Anderson. set out
from ..-a Point Alaska. March p,
1918. e..r the frozen polar ocean TO
search .r the supposed new lands lu
+ tho Beaufort Sea-. is not only alive and
we'll. ben has acaampH every pur-
pose d.. which the hazardous journey
1e --1saa
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
German Empress Receives Nurses.

Berlin. Sept II, lhy wireless 10 say
F5-e The German empress. says the
overseas News Asency, today received
lafee superior nurses Of the Russian
hea Cross, who have come to Ger
many TO inspect the Russian prison
camps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17
THE WEATHER
Forecast TIL 2. NJ. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Generally fair tonight and Satur-
day, not much change in temperature.
Temperature at 7 a. m, 65 Highest
yesterday 81. Lowest last night Ga.
Velocity Of wind at a. IN. miles
per hour.
Relative humidity at Z p N. rs, at Z
a. IN. 81. al / p N. today 55
Stage Of water 47, a fall of 8 in
last "A hours.
J, a. SHERIER. Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-17

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