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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
HAS PLENTY OF
WORK on HAND
nationa, League viii Have Several
Important Matters Of Business
to Settle This
Afternoon.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
May Combine With American Assoeia.
ton for Third Big League If
Demands Are Not
Met.

| Thy H. c. Hamilton. United Press
Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Dec is.-W"ith the IA
tternational league club owners ouu,
ling their heads against the supposed
| impregnabfe wall OF organized base
| ball. magnates OF the National league
probably will have more than few
trades. the DTeyfus-Herrmann russ,
| and the status of the McGraw case
to interest them when they meet IN
annual session in New York TINS
afternoon. The National leaguers
are going to find plenty OF time to
talk over what should be done to the
class AA league which has oeiieo
precedent and Garry Hermann IN re-
fusing to pay $4,000 for the Newark
territory to Charles H. Ebbets.
There Is a well founded BELIEF IN
baseball circles that American asso-
citation magnates had more than one
object in view when they met with
National leaguers. 1t Is peheseo
they came here by invitation to ais
cuss the advisability Of a cut away
from organized ball through open de-
fiance. to the national commission, S
edfct. The iron bound facts in the
case are that the minor leaguers are
getting tired Of being bossed by the
national commission, the last point
OF appeal with them without any rep
reservation on that commission.
They want that representation and
they are prepared to go the limit to
get it. The big leaguers are facing
another fight which may mean that
protection will be withdrawn from
the International league and the
same procedure may be follow
ed BY the American association
and the Pacific Coast league,
u-oTsded those leagues back the
Stand of the International. The
big saa<zs have K In their power to
prevent This fight by forcing a reyis-
ion n 1ne national commission and
me minors VIZ have henchman IN
/ TINS struggle with Barney DTeyfuss.
4 Drerfuss hit New York yesterday
/ ..tt .E sl.e rease he ecaad maze he
vas IN complete disguise but was
readily recognized His moustacne
was missing and he was hoDnobblng
win minor leakuers instead OF Win
Narional leaguers- He smiled and
looked serious every time Garry
Herru,snn's name was mentioned and
declared he was ready to stir up quite
q muss-
Drevf1ss r. still quite peeved over
the fact that George Sissler is get
ting a St. Louis American league pay
check instead Of private brand. He
has been on Garry Herrmann's tran
ever since that momentous decision
which he says robbed him OF Siss-
Ter. The Cub president expected TO
announce a new manager today.
Western clubs must be strengthen
ed but easterns are against cutting
away from their best rolling stock
Aduartise In The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

Fred Garretson, Hamilton, Illinois !;
Mrs, Harry Reeves, Keokuk.
Gus Lawson and wife. OF Chicago.
were guests for few days Of the
latter's brother and sister, G. w.
Davidson and Mrs. J. r. Wilmeth.
DR.. and Mrs. G. d. Rawhouser and
Professor Baer were business call
ers at Mt. Pleasant Thursday.
Mrs. Hannah Pickering, who came
from North Dakota, to attend her
brother George Binfords funeral, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Judytn
Boyce, at Mt. Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Rhode came
from Keokuk Saturday and spent a
few days with their grandfather and
aunt, Peter and Laura Knight.
Relatives here received a message
| Monday, announcing the death OF
Levi Hockett at Linden.
Allen Barney had the misfortune to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
-AT - THE
PHOTOPLAY HOUSES

comedy. by the two funniest people
in all siIrdom is offered, return
date, by special request, of Fatty
and Mabel Adrift." the roaring two
act Keystone, featuring Fatty Ar
buckle and Mabel Normand. The
feature DIANA on the same program
is an ince five reel production. en-
titled. Home" and played by three
popular stars, Bessie Barriscale,
Charles Ray and the fascinating
Louise Glaum.
Thursday. the Grand offers Owen
Moore and Marguerite Courtot, who
have recently joined the Paramount
program, in a drama of comedy and
surprises, THE Kiss"
Home" at the Grand tomorrow
matinee and night, deals with the af-
fairs of family that had suddenly
grown rich, which results in the
usual thing-it becomes unduly ex-
travagant and makes a vulgar display
of it's wealth. 1t takes their young
daughter. who has good common
sense, to bring them all to their
senses and make this home really a
home and not a stopping place.-Ad-
vertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
TRANSPORT
is ASHORE
Summer Sends Out Wireless Calls
Through Fog and Assistance
Speedily Arrives.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE United
States transport Sumner is ashore off
Barnegat, N. J. Wireless messages
from the vessel, which went ashore
in the fog last night. indicated early
today she was expected to be floated
again before evening. The sea is
light. and the Sumner was resting
easily, according to her reports.
The coast guard cutters Mohawk
and Seneca rushed to her assistance
at the first SOS" call and many
steamers also answered the call. The
heaviness Of the fog compelled all OF
these to proceed with caution until
daylight.
The Somner has troops and civil
employees brought from Colon from
which port she sailed December 4.
Captain Weber commands the YES
sci
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
Fair and Warmer"

Fair and Warmer" is the piq0a1t
title of Avery Hopwoodis latest and
finest farce, which has run for one
year at the EltirRe theatre, New
York. with unparalleled success, and
which Selwyn & Company, having
put It on tour in response TO Uni
versal demand, will present al the
Grand tonight.
Mr.. Hopwood's farce tells a merry
tale of how two highly respectable
and more than averagely domesticat-
ed persons, discovering that their
respective errant spouses had taxed
their patience till # has ceased to be
a virtue, rose in their righteous wrath
and tried to be wicked.
Selwyn & Company will present it
here with a cast fully designed to
give its comic values. Don't miss
this comedy at the Grand tonight
Advertisement.
FATTY" ArbuckIe and Mabel Nornand
The Grand has a most attractive
pre-holiday picture program for its
patrons. Tomorrow the best liked
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

IOWA.
DIES MONIES, Iowa. Dec. IL
Leaving the hotel early Friday. j. M.
Marcus. aged SO, pawnbroker. told
the hotel clerk that he had big job
on his hands. The police later
found Marcus suicide by shooting.
Brooding over the separation from
his wife is believed to have been the
reason for his act.
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. IAN
amendemnt to the wOrkmens com
pensation law has been agreed on
between the Iowa Federation OF La
Dor and the State Manufacturers as
sociation whereby the maximum pay
ments to an injured employe will be
increased from $40 to $15 a week
and the employers responsibility Will
extend over longer period.
SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa, Dec. 1.-THE
state fish car has returned from It's
three months trip of fish distribution
over the state. S. P. Baur, fish cui'
turist. who had charge OF the car,
reports 100000 fish placed In the
different Iowa waters during the faii'
Markets pleaded guilty to the charge
of bootlegging, and when the Judge
mulcted him to the tune Of 500 and
costs and sentenced to thirty days In
taiI withdrew it on permission OF the
Judge. Markets Is now awaiting
trial. He claims he did not under
stand the matter. entering the plea OF
guilty on the impression he would
only be fined
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. 12.-Police
here have begun war on saloons
which are being run under the g7Iise
of soft drink parlors. r. Naugnton
place was raided. Members OF the
raiding squad said the odor OF liquor
was in the air and one man was
| pouring whisky from a pitcher wher
! the police entered the place. The
proprietor and twenty-five other per
sons were arrested.
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sition to form state governme nt.
But by 1874 they had changed theI
minds. Delegates to a constitutional
convention were chosen and a
constitution was drawn up. Once
more all hopes were dashed TO the
ground, for congress reduced the
boundaries OF the proposed state, cut
ting it off entirely from the Missouri
river, and thereupon the people OF
Iowa refused to ratify the constitu
ton TWO more years passed before
another convention drew UP new
constitution. which was adopted by
the people, and the state was admitted
into the union with its present boun.
daries.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

break his right arm while crahAAs
his Ford car Wednesday. N.
Henry Collins has purchaseu u,-+b.
Lizzie Hockett property in the mo- 30
east part OF town, for the conslue'
ton of 500. Va,
Mate Campbell motored from Mrs
mouth and visited his mo.h o.. rsla
sCarossne Cam!pbtell and oaneR
tives. 10.
Mrs. Frank Way returned 10 me-. he
kuk after a visit with her rno'u
Mrs. Caroline Campbell Monday
Mrs. Nell Davis departed -a I
for an extended visit with reia"
and friends in Chicago, III sister,
Following visit with tin ms Milton
Mrs. Yakle. at Mt. Pleasant, We'd.
nesday. -, axnect TO
move to :Hillsboro this WeeA'
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
Six Years Ago Today.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Dec. 12-Dorothy
Arnold disappeared six years ago to
day Her father, Francis r. Arnold
now almost eighty years old. declared
again today his belief that the girl IL
dead. The family spent 100000 in
the search for her
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and L. Roberts is undoubtedly the
pick for half position. with Shep-
ard as running mate. Shepard has
been chosen as captain of this aggre-
cation. as he is the best qualified
man for this place. Taking Shepard,
L. Roberts. Niggemeyer and Larson
for the back field on this team, they
would give the first team backheld a
very good scrimmage.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
Autoist In Breakdown

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-Art Grelnef,
former speed demon, now an automo-
bile broker here. Is at the Psycopo-
little hospital suffering nervous
breakdown. His condition Is laid to
an accident at the Indianapolis speed
way in 1911 when he was seriously
injured and his mechanician killed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
KEOKUK BOY
MAKES RECORD

Albert jenkins, Member Of iowa Y.
Team, Has Longest Run Of Past
Season TO Credit.
IOWA CITY, Iowa. Dec. 1.-TWO
Iowa men have won national fame In
football this year. according to let
tor received by Director N. A. Kellogg
from Park s. Davis, Princeton, mem
Der of the rules committee.
A. p. Jenkins, quarterback, OF Keo-
kuk. made the longest run from a
caught punt for touchdown. sprinting
ninety-five yards in the Purdue game.
Captain-elect Elwood Davis tied with
Mahan Of Syracuse for the greatest
number Of field goals, seven.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
SOUTHEASTERN
IOWA SELECTIONS.
Coach GRADER Of Fort Madison Makes
Two Teams From Football Ma
terial in This
Section.
TWO KEoKuK PLAYERS
Roberts Brothers, Local stars, Men
toned as Candidates For All
Southeastern Iowa
Teams.
TWO KEoKUK PLAYERS

The futility Of picking all-star
elevens was never better demon
strated than in the selection Of the
all-Iowa high school team. A few
football critics upstate short while
ago set down list of names for
this mythical team, but neglected to
consider the lower half of the state
at all.
/. There was Fort Madison. a team
that could dispute with any in tho
state for the Iowa championship.
without a player on the allIowas.
and although Keokuk failed TO
achieve any notable success this sea-
son. there were one or two players
on the team who would have looked
good in any company.
Fort Madison now begins where the
other football critics left off. Coach
H. L. GRADER of Fort Madison. has
brought little balm to Fort Madi-
son and incidentally to Keokuk, by
picking the all-southeastern iowa
team. or rather two teams, first
and second.
The Roberts brothers are given a
place on the second team. The selec-
lions are as follows:
Au-sou.heastern Iowa Eleven.
First team-End: Logan, Washing
ton; tackle, Gillian. Fort Madison;
guard, Day, Fairfield: center, Marsh.
Fort Madison: guard. Lemley. Wash
ington; tackle, Hendrickson, Wash
ington; end Phelan, Fort Madison;
qaurter, Johnson. Milton; half.
Harsch, Burlington; half, Abel Fort
Madison; fullback. (Capt.) Elkins,
Fort Madison.
Second team-End. Duke, Washing
ton: tackle, Lockridge. Fairfield:
guard, w. Roberts. Keokuk: center.
Galloway. Washington; guard, Funk.
Fort Madison: tackle, Wayland, Fort
Madison; end. Kirkhuff. Fort Madi-
son; quarter, Niggemeyer. Fort Madi-
son; half, Sheppard, Burlington
Capt.; half. L.. Roberts. Keokuk;
fullback, Larson, Washington.
KeoIeuk Players Mentioned.
In concluding his review Of the
PLAYERS mentioned, the coach has the
following:
While the respective merits OF
these men are clearly obvious, the
men placed on the second team are,
and will make great football men.
and will, no doubt, take the place OF
some of the men next year that are
on the FIRST team this year. Duke OF
Washington, Lockridge of Fairfield,
w. Roberts Of Keokuk. Galloway OF
washington and Funk Of Fort Madi-
son are line men who have played
stellar games and show wonderful
ability in both offensive and defen-
siye WORT. AS backfeld men, l.. Rob
erty of Keokuk, Shepard of Burling-
ton and Kirkhuff OF Fort Madison
seem to stand out as the most promi-
nent men for these places. Although
Kirkhuff has been placed at end he
could very readily be used at half.
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Illinois Iowa-Missourl

year pastor Of the Ava, ILL.,, Presby-
terrain church, was deposed from the
ministry and accommodated from
the church by the Cairo Presbytery
at q meeting in Murphysboro, ILL.,,
yesterday afternoon. He was depos-
ed on the charge OF immortality.
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the church by the CalrO FIeSpyteIJ
at meeting in Murphysboro, ILL.,,
yesterday afternoon. He was depos-
ed on the charge OF immortality.
SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Dec 12--Dr.
George Pasfield, SO years old. mil
lionaire and one OF the few surviving
acquaintance OF Abraham Lincoln,
died here yesterday.
DUQUOIN, H., Dec. ia negro
giving his name as Andrew Brusher
was taken into custody here on the
charge OF counterfeiting nickels.
When he was arrested he had a coin
mold with a quantity of the nickels
he is alleged to have made.
CAIRO, H., Dec. 12.--Mrs. Ella
Green. so years old, was eXonerated
yesterday by coroner's jury OF
blame for killing James w. Fisher.
35 years old, in the commissary of
her husbands sawmil1, ten miles
north Of here, late last night. Mrs.
Green told the jury that Fisher, who
lived in room adjoining the COM
missary, entered her room and at
tempted to attack her. She drew a
revolver and fired two shots. One
of the bullets entered Fishers chest.
MISSOURI.
CARTHAGE, Mo-, Dec 12.-Eugene
Jarrett, F. o. Brown and Robert
Adams pleaded guilty in circuit
court here yesterday to numbering
Michael Donahue, Joplin saloon
keeper, August 10 last, and each was
sentenced to the penitentiary for life.
/ The trio attempted to rob Donahue
as he was on his way home late at
night, with the days receipts. When
he resisted they shot him.
MACON, Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE De-
cember term of the Macon circuit
court began yesterday. There are
fninety-nine liquor cases on the dock
ct, the greatest number ever entered
at one term. One man is defend
ant in eighteen cases.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
ILLINOIS.

ANNA. Ill, Dec. 12.-Rev. Edward
p. Fisher. until September OF this J
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,, Dec. 12.-Dr
George Pasfield, SO years old. q mil
lionaire and one OF the few surviving
acquaintance OF Abraham Lincoln,
died here yesterday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

IBy H. c. Hamilton. United Press
Staff Correspondent
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25
HELEN GARDNER AT THE
 DREAM SUNDAY NIGHT

The bill of all star pictures at the Dream tonight consists of big under water production entitled "Under The Sea" in two powerful acts. Also a roaring travesty en- titled "Winsome Winnie. The pro- gram also includes strong story beautifully screened called Soft and Sweet. A good show. Sunday night (speciaD a big Hilarious scream Comedy entitled High Spots On Broadway. Also a stu pendous production in three parts entitled Miss Jekyll and Madame Hyde" introducing the famous Helen Gardner in the leading role. These class numbers are strengthened by a special issue Pathe Weekly.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

BERLIN, Nov. 24.-The British began an intensive bombardment of the German lines along the Flanders front, Belgian artillery joining in towards the coast. In addition the British ships attacked and fired upon German coastal positions. Lit tie result followed this lombard ment. It is believed that the British are feeling the strength of the Ger mans in Flanders as reports have led them to think that an offensive was contemplated from that section, on account of the deportation of un- friendly Belgians from the front.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25


 LONDON Nov.r 24.-Sir Hiram Maxim died here this morning at two o'clock. A 1complication of troubles caused his death.i He has been i'll for almost a year. rrrf : Maxim invented the gun that bears his name. He is also the man who invented smokeless powder called cordite. He has made name for himself in a number of warlike con trivances which have materially as- sisted the work of destruction now being carried on by the nations in Europe. He became a British sub ject and was knighted by Queen Victoria.
 He is a director of the British
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

sALONIKI, Nov. 24.-The luli north of Monastir was broken thls morning when the Serbian artillery began a desperate bombardment Of the Bulgar and German positions Later in the day assaults were made with varying success, in parts not able advance was made. The Serbs are advancing along the east bank of the Cerna north of Monastlr whence they have succeeded in dis lodging the Teutons from their posi- tiops. The French are strongly re-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25
WILL HAVE SAME
 OFFICIALS IN CABINET

at loss to know why these reports were started or why they continue. It will be recollected that the report was first sent broadcast in press dispatch from Washington on the evening of election and when re- turns first indicated that Wilson was overwhelmingly defeated by reason of the eastern landslide for Hughes. Baker said then that he never au- thorized or suggested any such re- port.
 Wilson regards strike legislation
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25
TREvIN0 REPORTED SHORT OF AMMUNITION
HOSPITAL SHIP IS
 SUNK; ALL ARE SAVED

BERLIN, Nov. 24.-As in the case of the sinking of the Brittanic, the sinking of the Braemer Castle was entirely due to striking floating mines which were sown by the Brit ish themselves. The allegation that the sinking was due to a submarine is without a particle or foundation. It is positively stated that there are no submarnes belonging to any of the Central Power Allies in those wat CTS. This is absolutely certain.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

as the most important matter for immediate action by Congress. He has embodied those ideas in his message and this will be watched by labor with great interest. It is well known that the laborites have gone on record as being opposed to any compulsory legislation but appar- ently Wilson cannot see it that way.
 An interesting break in the rela- tions of Wilson and organized labor is not imnOSSihle
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

FL PASO, Nov. 24.-The inter- ventionist news service is supplying the main details of the Villatist at- tack upon Chihuahua. From these sources it is learned that Villa is be- traying his old time recklessness and is battering his way into Chi huahua.
 Juarez reports that the battle was resumed today. Refugees, all strong for the intervention policy, assert that hand to hand fighting has start ed with heavy losses general.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 24.- The Attorney General is satisfied that no judge lower than the Su- preme Court before which body the question of the Adamson Bills con- stitutionality is pending, will ven- ture to issue restraining order against the enforcement of this law.
 The railroads are confident that an application may yet be success
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

Braemer Castle which was the work of an enemy submarine.
 The occurrence took place at night and without any warning.
 The terrific explosion that wrecked the ship did not however prevent help being at hand and the boats were lowered and all taken off be- fore the steamer sank.
 The country planes the German submarines for the sinking.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

ATLANTIC CITY, Nov. 24.-Car- ranzist commissioners here make light of the very alarming reports coming out of Mexico. They point out that the former reports indicated that at one time Villa conquered Chihuahua when in fact the mon never was within miles of it. Off, cial advices from Juarez have some what shaken their attitude of incred-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 24.- It is practically certain that Wilson will mako no cabinet changes for some time at any rate. And it is said by the United Press to be cer- tain that even after the inaugura- tion of Wilson for the second term the cabinet personel will be the same.
 On tbe other hand the report persists in spite of denials that Sec retary Baker of the War Department will quit. Baker himself is wholly
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

full in some of the Circuit courts.
 The conference between the broth erhoods and some of the members of Congress relative to the public hearing, it is understood, resulted in the railroad employees being willing that hearings be waived until the first week in December and that the companies be given all the time they want to testify. M
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25
EIGHT HOUR DAY IS 2s9 Qo TO BE DISCUSSED SOON

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The rail-
 roads are now enjoying the greatest traffic in the history of the country. Their profits are enormous and this applies with especial reference to the earnings of the western roads where no such traffic as intuition business can properly be assigned for this. The earnings under the new rates have been prodigious and wholly without any comparative re-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25

BERLIN, Nov. 24.-The attacks of the Allies in Macedonia lack deci- sion and weight. It is apparent that they can devise no we'll determined plan of campaign and they are work ing without any systematic organi- zation. In consequence they are making little gains while they arc suffering enormous losses.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1916-11-25
BRITISH LOMBARD FLANDERS LINES: DO LITTLE DAMAGE

LONDON, Nov. 24.-The British destroyer flotilla attacked some Ger man strongholds along the Belgian coast. What damage was done is unknown but several locations were set on fire. It is believed some supply stations suffered. Sir Douglas Haig reports an artillery lombard ment from Ypres southwards. There is little importance attached to this.