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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31

banquet he was giving to the mem
bers Of a prominent club to which
they both belonged.
Messrs. Boyd and Angle. two OF
the best known attorneys in the city,
have been retained by Mr.. Towne to
defend him. He claims he will have
no trouble in proving his innocence
Of the charge.
On the other hand, Messrs. Walker
and Norman, the city's visilant prose-
cuing attorneys, say that Towne Is
undoubtedly guilty, and they will
leave nothing undone to secure his
conviction. Both sides have detec-
tives looking UP evidence and watch
ing their witnesses.
The case will be tried before Judge
Moorhead in the Y. NJ. c. A. court
room, Thursday evening, Feb. 4. A
crowded courtroom is expected as the
case has created a great deal OF ex-
element and comment, owing to the
prominence of the parties involved
and the vast array of legal talent on
both sides.
The officers Of the court, jury and
witnesses are as follows:
CHARACTERS
Judge-Mayor S. w. Moorhead.
Defendant-O. B. Towne.
Defendants attorneys---J. o. Boyd,
j. B. Angle
Prosecuting attorneys-Henry s..
Walker, Lloyd, G. Norman.
Clerk-Albert Vollers.
Officer-Sheriff John G. Scott.
Witnesses-Ed. F. Carter, Ed. s..
Lotion, Or. Howe, Miss Florence Arm
old, Mrs. John Elgin, and c. M. Fin
ney
Jury-A. G. Peterson, J. P 1ngle, "A.
C. Wustrow, J. A. NJ. Collins, H. F..
Kruger. F. P. Eshmeier, A. w. HUI
son, Prof. A. 8. Gill. DR.. H. A. Gray,
DR.. J. e. Forney, Chas. Alien, T. =.
Hudson.
Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium Thursday
evening, Feb. 4. Admission Is, 25 and
IS cents. Seats on sale at Benner
Tea Co.-Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31
Rather peculiar proposition.

United Press Leased Wire Service. !
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Accusing
Great Britain OF interfering with
American commerce. Representative
Stafford OF wisconsin proposed In the
house this afternoon that the United
States refuse to give the English al
:miralty maps, charts and sailing d.
rections prepared in this country.
The house, however, rejected his plan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31

started has the force been idle and
work was carried on through the dead
of winter and even when the Their
mometer lowered below zero. The
sand, water and mortar were heated
and salamanders used to keep the
workmen warm. The carpenter work
kept pace with the ,brickmen and all
material arrived on time; so that IN
six weeks from the time the actual
work started, the building was virtu-
ally completed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31
p,lm.. e q a. r eanouet.

Palmer at G. "A. r.. Banquet.
United Press Leased Wire service.l
NEW YORK, Jan. \ so.-Dayid J.
Palmer of Des Moines, Iowa. COM
mander in chief of the Grand Army OF
the Republic. was the guest Of honor
tonight at banquet rendered by
Grant Post G.. A. R., in Brooklyn.
Nearly every Grand Army post in the
east was represented at the banquet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31
orpheum Theatre.

The management Of the Orpheum
theatre will present tonight an excel
lent program of Universal pictures in
Guiding a great threeact drama en-
titled "The Law of the Range" a
picture that is full of intense interest
throughout the play, showing devotion
and love. A great comedy will also
be- shown entitled who Stole the
Bridegroom A laugh every minute.
During the entire show the Orpheum
orchestra will give special musical
program.-.Advertise
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31
The Fuller Sisters.

The Fuller sisters are coming to
Keokuk! They will give one of their
original and charming programs in
the Y. w. C. A. auditorium. under the
management OF the Monday Music
club, on Friday evening, February 5.
This announcement. made two
weeks ago by the Music club has al
ready excited widespread and enthus,
iastic interest, for the Misses Fuller
have become we'll known n the last
few years and occupy a unique posi-
ton in the concert world. It is not
the policy of the Music club to pre-
sent any attractions extra to the
course sold early in the year. In this
case, however, booking in st. Louis
followed by one in Minneapolis has
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31

Is not in the regular membership
course. Members as we'll as non-menl-
bers will be charged fifty cents for
tickets .--AdveTtisement 81
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Read The Daily Gate City. Ten
cents per week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31
At the Grand.

A splendid bill is offered the pat
rons of the Grand for tonight. It is
a clean, wholesome program that will
be thoroughly enjoyed by all 'Her
Weakling Brother" two part drama
by the Lubin all star company; "The
Girl He Brought Home" beautiful
little love story, featuring J. McDer-
mott, Irene Howly and others OF the
Biograph studio, and Distilled Spir-
it's" produced by Nina" This is one
of the finest exhibitions Of trick pho
Biography that has been shown upon
a screen. 1t is out of the ordinary,
and a comedy that will please the en-
tire audience.
Monday will be presented another
Kalem attraction, Cohan G Harris
COMEDY farce, "Oficer $685. in five
reels. Matinee 2:3O, night 7, 8. and
9:15, at regular prices, and 10c.
Tuesday, the first episode Of the
new serial. 1.-THE Twenty Million Dol
lar Mystery" with James Crus.s as
the hero newspaper reporter, and
Marguerite Snow as Zudora Of the
mine mystery. Ladies and children
will be admitted free to the matinee
Tuesday afternoon.
Watch the papers for the announce
ments OF the big features to be shown
during February.-Adverti
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-31

"Hish Jinks" Musical Comedy
The action OF High Jinks,' the
musical farce which Arthur Hammer
stein will present at the Grand thea
tire revolves around an escarade at
French watering place, in which a
doctor exchanges wives in order to
protect himself from jealous and
revengeful Frenchman, who insists on
kissing his wife because he kissed the
Frenchmah's wife. The kissing that
caused all the trouble results from the
effects Of magic perfume. which
made every one who got a Whit at
it hilarious. The perfume as well as
the play is called High Jfnks,' and
High Jinks'' is also the title of the
dancing gem of the score Of the must
cal jollity. Advertisement.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
WHEN CATS AWAY
MICE WILL PLAY
Nurse Girl Wears Mistress
Gowns and Entertains
During Her Absence.

PITTSBURGH. April 24-For the
last two weeks the home Of a we'll
known resident of South Negley ave
nue. has been the scene Of many rather
select social gatherings. It is said, &C
counts OF which. however, did not APP
pear in the society columns for warn
GUS reasons.
A demure little nurse girl was left
in charge OF the house while the mis-
tress took vacation. According to
report. the nurse girl soon began to
suffer from ennui and loneliness. She
called a girl friend. The two enjoyed
themselves very much for a times
then both began to feel lonely.
Finally they got an idea. They
dressed themselves in gowns of the
absent mistress. assumed rich. high
sounding names and started out for an
evening. attended with much dignity
OF carriage. nicely of speech, yet with
al winSOmeneS3 of manner.
They made a distinct impression.
especially in the student circles of the
University OF Pittsburgh and the Car
aegie Institute of Technology. 1t is
said. for on the next evening several
students were entertained with much
in the fine residence.
From that time there were enter
IdlnueutS ailuoSL every HlSH'' ~ -
said The young women with the high
sounding names were feeling as II
they were arIstocrats of much blue
ness of blood.
But the end came. a nautomobile
drove up to the door and the mistress
arrived. According to reports there
was a scamper and when the woman
entered the house was deserted. She
missed about $50 worth of finery and
much jewelry. She told the police.
Yesterday the nurse girl was arrested
AMI taken TO the Frankstown avenue
police station. Her chum, however.
has not been found. a hearing will
be held TODAY.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
AUDIENCE PLEASED
WITH HIGH J|NKS
Musical Production Thought
To Be Best Offering Of
the Year.

The theatre going public is unani-
NOUS today in its decision that High
Jinks." shown at the Grand Opera
House last night, is the best musical
comedy seen in Fairmont this year.
With a large and capable cast, with
excellent electrical effects. beautiful
costumes and lavish scenery the com
pany posses every quality that has
made 1t the great success OF the sea
son.
The show is presented by Arthur
Hammerstein. who also gave to the
public the FREELY and other musical
productions which have made hits
throughout the country. His latest
production is not in the least behind
his other successes.
The entire cast is probably the
most equally balanced one imaginable,
as every character seemed to be nat
urally suited for the part played.
Today will practically close the
theatrical session when the Twin
Beds" farce will show at a special
matinee in the afternoon and tonight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
Entire Belgian Front Is
Again Stirred With
Warfare.
SPRING BATTLE OPENS
Kaiser's Men May Again
Try To Break Through
To Calais.
~ Associated rrcss.l

LONDON, April 24.-Over an arch
like front in Belgian Flanders. which
is ten miles long from the region OF
DixschooteC in the north, to st. Eloi III
the south. French, British and Bel.
gian troops are locked with the Ger
mans today in series of engagements
which recall the fashion Of last Oc-
tober.
Driven from hill No. so south of
fpres. and failing to retake it by a
counter attack. the Germans launched
sudden advance northeast OF the
town and after Supplying and killing
men in the first trenches with deadly
gases, according to British official re.
ports, they drove a wedge OF infantry
forward. forcing French and Belgians
back. and at some OF the points ap-
parently across the Ypres canal. a
maneuVer which at the same time
compelled the British line north or
Ypres to fall back to conform with
the front.
Although the advance OF the Ger
mans was considerable, extending. &C
cording to Berlin dispatches. over a
front of five miles. French. Belgian
and British forces. the French occupy
ing the center. the Belgians on the
left. and the British on the right, i'm
mediately initiated a counter attack,
the result of which was to compel the
Germans to give up some of the
ground they had taken and forced
them in a northeast direction.
Some OF the London papers today
characterized this German rush as
another attempt to break through to
Calais and some estimates say they
have 100000 available men for this
effort. BY this time teh British are
presumably we'll strengthened and
have consolidated their position on
hill No 60. The hardest fighting con-
sequently is expected north of Ypres.
Just as the Germans have been bat
tering the Ypres Salient held by the
allies. so the French continue their
pressure at St. Mihiel with some sue
cess.
The campaign is the east still con-
tinues at a standstill and there has
been no authentic news of the move
ment OF allied troops in European
Turkey.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
SERVICE
BY LUTHERAN CHOIR
Excellent Program of Song
Is Announced For To-
morrow Evening.

The choir Of Grace Lutheran church,
under the direction Of the chorister,
Mrs. Oliver A. Wood. will give a song
service on Sunday evening in place OF
the regular church service. The fol.
lowing program will be carried out at
this service 10 which the public is
cordially invited:
Prelude, Choir Orchestra.
Anthem, Praise the Lord. Oh Jeru-
salem" Sherwin.
Hymn. Now the Day is over
Opening service with scripture read
ing.
Male ouartette. with alto solo.
Sweet Memories Wilson-Messrs.
Taylor. Stanhagen, Bloom. Barringer
and Mrs. Wood
Anthem. Just as Am. Wilson.
Duet. "Thous Great Jehovah" Ga
briel
Hymn, From All Who Dwell Below
the Skys"
Offertory. Orchestra.
Anthem, Blessed be the Lord Cod
Ashford.
Solo, Sweet Home OF Paradise"
Jones-Mr. Clarence Bloom.
Male Quartette. Like a River Clio
rious," Adams.
Anthem. Let There be Light" Ad-
ans.
Hymn, "A Mighty Fortress is Our
God"
Closing service.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
PERSONALS
People AS They Come
ard Go
County Clerk A. G. Martin was a
business visitor in Pittsburgh yester-

County Clerk A. G. Martin was
business visitor in Pittsburgh yester-
day.
Mrs. ". L. Lynch, OF Laurel Point.
Monongalia county, is the guest OF
her son. Arthur Lynch, and wife on
Second street.
Austin and William Stealey arrived
in this city last night after a week s
visit at the home Of l.. L. Price at
Charleston W. Va. Mr.. Price accom-
panied them to this city.
Miss Elizabeth Posten, who attends
the Normal School. went to her home
at Norgantown yesterday to spend the
week end.
Sam r. Reinheimer. of Philadelphia.
formerly OF this city, is a business WIS.,
itor here.
Dalton Simon. of the ". V. u. is
spending the week end at his home
on Maple avenue.
Mrs. Fred Hood, nee Fleming. came
here from Oakland. Md, yesterday to
spend few days at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Robinson have
returned from visit with relatives
in Barbour county.
George Hess. of Morgantown, was a
business visitor here yesterday
Mrs. c. ]. Toothman has returned
to her home in Rymcr after visit of
several weeks with her daughters.
Mrs. G. L. Doolittle and Mrs. H. c.
Ridgley.
Mrs. ]. B. Bell, of Bloomington. O.,
is the guest of her father. ]. c. Nc
Kinney. OF the East Side. Her daugh-
ter. Miss Frances Bell. will graduate
from the East Side schools next Fri
day.
Miss Erma Workman. who attends
West Virginia Wesleyan College at
Buckhannon. spent several days here
this week cnroute to Buckhannon
from Painsviile. o.. where she repre-
scented the y. W. c. A. at the conven-
ton held at Painsville
Miss Carrie Barr is quite i'll suffer
ing with an infected arm. occasioned
by boil on the wrist
Mrs. II. S. Falconer and daughter.
Miss Betty. will go to Morgantown to.
day to spend Sunday with the for
mer's aunt, Mrs. Mary Holland. at
Grecnmont.
A day old infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Taught, of Shinnston.
died several days ago. Mrs. Taught
was formerly Miss Halle Swan. we'll
known here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. McGregor leave
tomorrow for Parkersburg, where they
will reside.
Mrs. Claiming Moore. of Annabelle,
is visitor in the city today.
Mrs. David Anderson. who has been
the guest OF her daughter. Mrs. E. C.
Rowand, left this morning for her
home at Homestead. Pa.
Mrs. Rose Steel will spend tomor-
row with relatives in Clarksburg.
Walter Layman, of the w. v. u, is
spending the week end at his home on
the East Side.
Arthur Cassell went to his home at
Grafton today TO spend Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Fleming, who
had spent the winter in Washington,
ID. c., have returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. r. NJ. Hite entertained
at dinner last evening at their home
on Fairmont avenue. honorfng Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. McGregor. Covers were
laid for eight.
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Shacks
{ Continued from page one.)

the municipal clean up movement is
meeting with enthusiastic support
from housewives. merchants and 9TH
er persons interested in making Fair
mont a clean, sanitary and healthfuI
city
The big swat the fy'' signs pre-
pared by the city under the direction
OF Mayor Anthony Bowen and other
city officials are an important factor
in calling TO the attention of persons
in the city that now Is the time to
start the campaign against the PERM
cious little disseminator OF disease.
While there are but few fixes in
Fairmont during the comparatively
cool weather of spring, those back OF
the swat the fly" movement realize
that now is the time TO start the fight
II Fairmont is to be a "fyless" city
during the summer months when the
insects breed and multiply with amaz-
ing rapidity.
Merchants throughout the city are
laying in a large supply OF fly swat
ters" in preparation for the demand,
which is constantly growing as re-
suit OF the anti-tly campaign being con
Quoted by the club women OF the town
and the city officials
But the swat the fly" campaign is
one phaze only Of the activity of those
who are interested in making Fair
mont the finest city in the state. A
separate association organized for the
express purpose of driving the rats
from the city, thereby preventing the
spread of disease and the great flnan-
Cial loss caused TO merchants, manu-
facturers and housewives by the sharp
teeth and sharper appetites OF the -ro-
dents. has been organized by leading
business and professional men. a 5ouu.
ty of five cents being paid for each
rat killed
The task of converting the Coal
Run ravine into a beauty spot or
which the city may be proud IS pro.
crossing rapidly under the direction
of city officials. Dangerous rocks on
the southern edge of the ravine have
been removed and the flower beds
and other landscape gardening is
Transforming what was formerly an
un9ightly hollow into a really pic
turesque park.
The cleanup of rubbish from yards
and vacant lots is we'll under way and
the city officials continue TO insist up.
on the cleanup. Notices are from day
to day issued to property owners and
residents directing the removal OF
rubbish and most of the orders are
being obeyed, although in a few cases
il may be necessary for the mayor to
impose fines on persons who fail 70
fall in line with the general cleanup
movement
1t is believed that by April 20. the
day designated by Mayor Bowen as
cleanup day, the entire city will have
finished its outdoor housekeeping and
that il will present an appearance
creditable to any municipality in any
state.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
COAL GOING EAST.
$50 Cars Pass Through Fairmont For
Atlantic Coast Towns.

About 500 carloads of coal passed
through Fairmont this morning for the
East It is thought that the coal was
intended for New York for the United
States warships. The lake shore coal
trade has opened and the Baltimore &
Ohio has put seven extra engineers on
at the local round house in the past
ten days.
Thousands Of carloads of coal have
been shipped out OF the West Virginia
coal regions in the past month. Many
of the Consolidation Coal Company
mines have resumed operations after
a long shut down.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
RETURNS HOME.

D. Lloyd Bell, popular young man.
OF this city, has returned home after
long business trip to Sutton, w. Va.
While in Sutton Mr.. Bell was a horse
salesman and played basketball with
several of the Sutton teams. 1t was
said that he was going to California,
but this was a mistake, as he never
intended going there.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
LEG INJURED
Forest coffman Slips While In Swim.
ming At the Y. M. C. A.

Forrest Coffman, popular young
man of the East Side, was badly in
jured yesterday afternoon while
swimming in the Y. NJ. C. A. pool.
While climbing out of the pool on a
ladder that extends into the water. he
slipped and struck his leg on the side
of the ladder, inflicting a bad wound.
He was able to walk home and his
wound was dressed
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
GRAPE JUICE USED.
English Society People Bar Alcohol
Drinks From Banquet Table.

PHILADELPHIA. April 24.-As
mark of sympathy with a campaign
OF prohibition in England members OF
the Society of Sons of st. George. at
their fourteenth annual banquet =
night drank no alcoholic beverages.
The POSTMASTER announced that out
of respect for the example of George
". Lord Kitchener and other states.
men. nothing stronger than grape Juice
would be used.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24

Miss Alice Mcclure. who had been
the guest of her sister. Mrs Herschel
Satterfield for a week, returned 10
Wheeling yesterday
DR.. and Mrs. J. c. Broomfield spent
Yesterday with relatives in Morgan
town.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-04-24
PURCHASES AuToMoeILe,

Mr.. w. H. Spragg has purchased
Of the Newcomer Auto. Company a
I'VE passenger Overland automobile.
which has been delivered.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-15
HeIIish Warfare

This fearful war, with its persist
ent ignoring of the established rules
of civilized warfare is horrible
enough without adding to its Gus
toms the habit of sending defense
less men, women and children, found
on the high seas, in an unarmed pas
senger vessel, TO the bottom, with
no more chance for their lives than
rats caught in trap and pitched
overheard Manchester, n. H., I'm
ion.
The foregoing is fairly typical Of
most of the American newspaper
comment on the torpedoing by Ger
man submersibe of the Lusitania.
The comment is pretty rapid and in
flammatory, for the most part.
But let us be calm, and clear
sighted. without minimizing the hor-
ror OF the event. War is hell, and
this incident was hellish. But, The
News contends, Germany is strictly
within her rights in destroying a
ship of the enemy carrying succor to
her enemy, whether she was armed
or not.
If the memorable rule is laid down
that in taking merchant ship of
the enemy the ship must be ad-
dressed, given a chance to disgorge
her human freight before being de-
stroyed, the Lusitania would have
escaped scot-lree. The Americans
lives would have been saved, but so,
too, would have been the men and
munitions of war for Germany s
enemies.
Germany did a hellish thing IN de-
stroying this peaceful passenger
commerce ship carrying aid from
this side to her enemy but -her al
lied enemies would have done, and
are doing. exactly the same hellish
things $3.50
AS for Americans Well II they
deliberately choose to play with fire,
they must run their chances of being
burned.
Let us be fair enough to stop and
think. What would our emotions be
if the case had been reversed; what
if the Lusitania had been German
ship, carrying succor to Germany,
destroyed by British submarine,
and if the noncombatants drowned
had been-well, MeXicans, for in
tance?-Rutland News
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-05-15

The considerable frost in this sec
ton indicates that in many localities
it was probably severe enough to
spoil the fruit crop. though in Ben
nington it is not likely that any ser
ious damage has been done. Two
years ago nearly all the fruit on the
lowlands in Vermont was killed by
frost That disaster and this cold
spell after the season has advanced
so far means that orchard owners
may have to adopt the system used
generally in the fruit sections of the
west of burning smudge stoves in the
orchards nights when the frost is ex-
pected. These stoves fill the air
with thick cloud of smoke which
keeps off frost. In the Everett or
chards in Ohio this plan is used and
| it will doubtless he adopted here ii
conditions seem to require.