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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-07
BUCHAREST rs
NOW DESERTED
CONTINUED from page l.:

capture OF LOG officers and 9 100 men
OF other ranks yesterday, declaring
that operations and engagements are
continuing.
Yesterday, powerful successes
crowned the labor and fighting in
which, under Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen troops of the Ninth and Danube
armies, under clear sighted leadership.
defeated by quick strokes the Ruman-
ian enemy and the summoned Russian
the statement said.
The commander and these troops re-
ceived the victory's reward-Bucha-
rest, capital Of the country which at
present is the last victim OF the en-
tente policy. Ploesti and Campina
and Sinaca are also in our possession.
Fighting furiously, tenaciously and
with will of victory, our troops storm
ed and conquered in all efforts asked
OF them. Besides the German main
forces, the brave Austro-Hungarian-
Bulgarian and Turkish troops did
splendid work."
Entered French Trench.
BERLIN, (via Sayville wirelesst
Dec. THE Fifteenth regiment of
Westfalen infantry succeeded in en-
tering French trench and capturing
height 3O4. on the west bank Of the
Mouse. today's official report as
serted.
The position was located southwest
of Malancourt and figured extensively
in engagements this summer. The
summit of the height was held after
five officers and 100 men had been
captured.
Raiding detachment on the Mort
Homme front brought in eleven pris-
onerS.
Russians Captured.
BERLIN, (via -Sayyille wireless)
Dec. capture Of a garrison Of
forty Russians by German-Austro-
Hungarian detachments which raided
outpost positions west of Luck on the
Luga river, was stated today in the
official report. Along the same front
the Teutonic troops maintained their
positions despite five night attacks.
French Surprise Attack.
PARIS, Dec. Success of French
SUR rise attack east of Metzeral aas
announced in today's official state
ment. The French forces captured a
number Of prisoners. .
Retreated In Good Order.
PARIS, Dec. THE Ruman'ans
evacuated Bucharest in good order
saving their army, it was authort
tatively stated here today. The
Rumanian rear guard was forced to
fight strenuously to cover the retreat.
offensive Continues.
BERLIN, tvia Sayville wireless)
Dec. Russian offensive in the
wooded Carpathians is continuing
with a temporarily increasing fire in
Moldavia and forfield skirmishes
north Of Dornavatra and in the Troto-
sui valley. All attacks were repulsed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-07
Blockade of Greece.

PARIS, Dec. IA blockade Of
Greece as measure Of reprisal for
the riots in Athens In which French
marines were fired upon, will be Off.
'cially announced tomorrow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-07
THE WEATHER
Wsakher Forecast.

Waakher Forecast.
III. 8. Department Of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
For Keokuk and vicinity: Light
rain turning to snow tonight; Friday
fair and much colder.
For Iowa: Light rain turning to
snow and much colder tonight: FRI
day fair with colder east portion.
Northwest gales diminishing.
For Missouri: Unsettled and much
colder tonight; Friday fair and
colder; southwest shifting to north
ueSf winds
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-07
offensive Continues.

BERLIN, tv1a Sayy1lle Wlreiess)
Dec. Russian offensive in the
wooded Carpathians is continuing
with temporarily increasing fire in
Moldavia and forfield skirmishes
north of Dornavatra and in the Troto-
sui valley. All attacks were repulsed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-07

No. 8 white. s1@s1hc. -,
Oats-No. 2. 541s@56c; No. .. b31a
@55c; No. white. 57%c; No.
white, 56@56hc.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-07

Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY, Dec. Cattle re-
ceipts 1900; market steady. strong.
Steers, s6.00@12.00; COWS and heifers
SIS .0O@10.50; stockers and feeders,
SIS BOOTHS; calves, $6.50@1lO0.
Hog receipts 10000; market lOc
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-23
EDITOR APPOINTED ORGANIZER

That the convention of the stock
men, held Friday in Pocatello, will be
productive of greater unity, and mater
tally broaden the influence, purpose and
general activities of all stock interests,
and eventually bring to better under
standing the differences between the
cattlemen and sheepmen, is the belief
OF l.. r. Dillingham;, who was yesterday
elected secretary treasurer of the or
ganization.
Mr.. Dillingham; is of the opinion that
the great distributing facilities Of
Pocatello, interest in packing plants
and stock concerns will eventually
mean that headquarters will have to be
established in Pocatello. He willshort-
ly start on tour Of the state, taking
in the stock growing sections in partic-
ular and other sections in general in
the interests of the organization.
He is editor of the Mackay Miner,
one of the board of managers of the
Blackfoot infirmary, and strong ad-
herent of Senator Macbeth, the doughty
little Democratic warrior of Custer
county, and naturally will have many
things of interest to note while on his
rounds for the association.
AS a member of the asylum board,
Mr.. Dillingham; states it is the inten-
ton this season, if possible, to con-
struct an administration building, as
the board has well conserved its finan-
ces and believes that there will be
room enough to provide for structure
costing about $4,000. Conditions at
the asylum are reported crowded, and
the new building appears to be a
necessity. The asylum farm promises
to be a greater asset than ever this
season, and will relieve some of the
burden.
He returned home Saturday after
noon and will make immediate arrange
ments to start on his organization trip
over various part sof the state, as the
United Stock Growers desire to secure
one of the strongest working bodies
possible.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-23
LEO LEWIS HAS BEEN INDICTED

An indictment was issued by the
federal court Friday morning against
Leo N. Lewis, charging him with using
the mails to defraud in violation Of
Section 215 of the Penal Code. The
indictment states that in the City Of
Idaho Falls the defendant devised a
scheme or artifice for obtaining money
by means of false and fraudulent pre-
defendant put out pamphlets that were
to be sent through the mails stating
that he would have two large carloads
of the newest and finest wearing APP
parel, which he would sell at a bar
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-23
RICH

The funeral services of Mrs. w. G.
Davidson were held at the Thomas
Ward hall at O'Clock on the 18th
inst, and was attended by large num-
Der of friends and neighbors. Bishop
Williams and Hon. P. G. Johnston de-
livered very impressive and sympath-
etic addresses, and the remains were
laid to rest in the Thomas cemetery
surrounded by many sympathetic
friends and neighbors. w. G. David
son and family extend sincere thanks
to the many kind friends and neigh
bors who assisted them in their sad
bereavement.
came to Rich Ito attend his mother 3
Arco on business.
from Springfield, Sterling and Aberdeen
now turned them out on the range in
good shape. He reports hay scarce and
dear.
Mr.. G. A. Burriston had the misfor-
tune to lose a fine colt, and came near
losing a valuable mare.
Mr.. Frank Brown and brother went
to Blackfoot last Tuesday to meet
their brother George, and family, who
are coming to Idaho to make their
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Baker were in
Blackfoot several days last week caring
for Mrs. Bakers mother, who was
sick
Mr.. and Mrs. s. P. Graham, Mrs.
John Carmmen, Mr.. Lon Woody, Mr..
Alma Clough, Sam James Claud
, Stewart, Glenn Burriston and Ike
johnson, were in Blackfoot last Satur-
day on business.
Mr.. Munroe of Mud Lake, better
known as "Scaley," was in Blackfoot
last Saturday. He says the Mud Lake
/ country is fast coming to the front.
| The Pingree school teachers, Mrs.
Grace Faulconer and Miss Adele Cur
rier, spent Sunday in Blackfoot visiting
friends.
! Leonard Troutner and Leonard JOS
ephson were in Blackfoot over Sunday,
where they say farming has commenced
in earnest.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-23
ADVERTISED LETTERS

List of letters remaining mcalled TO,
in the Blackfoot, Idaho post Office fO,
the week ending Mar. 81, 1916. Per-
sons calling for same will please say
Postage due on each, one
cent.
Austin, Mr.. Blaine.
Alcoon, Alma.
Bum, Mr.. Fred
Brennon, Mr.. Jack.
Brown, Mr.. E. A.
Cook, Mr.. Jack.
Dimmett, G. p.
Davis, Mr.. Henry
Dudley, Mr.. T. f.
Gardner, Mr.. J. H.
Harrington, r. T.
Hatch, A. j.
Jones, Mr.. j. T..
Martell, Mr.. Henry.
Metcalf, Mr.. c. w.
Piele, Mr.. Walter (2)
Rainier, Miss Hazel M.
Bedford, Mr.. Willie.
Smith, Miss Louen.
Stetson, Mr.. Jessie.
Warner, Mr.. F. w.
All of the above letters remaining
mcalled for two weeks from date OF
this list will be sent to the dead letter
office.
GREGORY JONES, p. NJ.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-23

gain, and the complaint comprehends
charge of false advertising.
Two other indictments issued from
the bench Thursday evening, and
charge conspiracy to commit an offense
against the United States. 1t is stated
that the men shipped liquor into Idaho
and had it labelled falsely and they
were arrested Friday.-Pocatello Tri-
bune.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1916-03-23
Lost, strayed or Stolen

One black 2-year-old filley from the
Dubois ranch. Please return and re-
ceive suitable reward.
MRS. FRED DUBOIS.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
COOLEY WON CASE
AGAINST NORTON

The case of Jay Cooley against Jas.
Norton, which had been pending in
Justice Chas. Dumon's court in Smyr-
ma for some time was tried out last
week and decided in the plaintiffs s
favor,
Mr.. Cooley brought suit to dispos-
ses Norton of the farm he had leased
to him, charging breach of contract
and an unequal division of the crops;
also other charges not in line with a
square deal.
There were about dozen witnesses
sworn at the trial and Mr.. Cooley's
testimony was taken by deposition,
he not being able to attend. The case
created considerable interest in that
usually quiet place. Mr.. Cooley was
represented by Fred l.. Warner and
the defendant, Norton, by c. B. Rar-
den Of Greenville.
Mr.. Dumon decided that the plain
tiff should have possession Of the
farm Since the verdict Mr.. Nor
ton has moved off the place and a
settlement between the parties has
been effected.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
ANNUAL GOOD ROADS
ASSOCIATION TO
MEET MAY 10 AND 4
NOTED MEN OF STATE WILL, AT
TEND.-GOV. FERRIS ONE
OF THE SPEAKERS

p. T. Colgrove, president of the
Michigan Good Roads Association
and who conducts the Good Roads de-
partment of the Banner, has sent us
a communication regarding the an
nual meeting of the association in
Battle Creek. Here is what he says:
"The Michigan States Good Roads
Association will hold it's annual meet
ing at the city of Battle Creek May
10th and 11th, next. AS president of
the association | am exceedingly an
xious that this, our 18th annual meet
ing should be the largest in the his
tory of the association. Our meeting
a year ago at Grand Rapids was in
every respect a great success; this
must surpass, if possible, our meeting
there.
Mr.. Logan Paige, director of the
office of Public Roads and in charge
of the Government exhibit, will bring
to Battle Greek, not only the Govern
ment exhibit but will send one of their
most capable representatives who will
deliver an address on "Road Building"
and Maintenance" giving a history
of experiments which up to date has
cost the. United States Department
of Agriculture a large sum of money.
Mr. Frank Rogers, state highway
commissioner, in conjunction with the
University of Michigan promises us
one of the finest and most complete
exhibits the state has ever yet made.
Mr.. Rogers is calling together for
this meeting all of the commissioners
in Southern and Eastern Michigan
and a school of instruction is being
held not only for the benefit of the
commissioners, but the public who
desire to attend.
Governor Ferris will be one of the
principal speakers the first day of the
convention. State highway commits
sioners from adjoining states will be
present and from them we shall have
a more accurate idea of what the
Sister States about us are doing in
road construction.
On the evening of the tenth, the
Detroit Chicago association will have
most entertaining program presid-
ed over by the Hon. Arthur B. Will
liams of Battle Creek, president of the
association.
The Wolverine Pavedway associa-
ton will be represented on the pro-
gram as well cas- the East Michigan
Pike association. These three asso-
iations above mentioned are the Chill
dren of the Michigan States Road AS
sociation and born during the year
1915. We are proud of them all and
the meeting at Battle Greek cannot
fail to be one of the most instructive
conventions in the history of this civic
undertaking to build up the highways
of Michigan. AS an association we
have not asked much of your time or
space May / not ask that you give
us all the assistance possible to make
this meeting a success? Any public
ity that you may give will be most
sincerely appreciated.
Very truly yours,
p. T. Colgrove,
President
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
ANNUAL
BANQUET OF BAPTIST
YOUNG PEOPLE
#. l.. WARNER POSTMASTER
MAGNUS BURGESS GAVE
GOOD ADDRESS

The fourth annual banquet Of the
b. Y. p. u. was held on Friday even
ing, April IA. II was an outstand-
ing success, full of enthusiasm and
inspiration.
The committee on arrangements
received hearty commendation. The
decorations were yellow and white
and the daffodils made the tables very
attractive. Eighty were present.
Fred l.. Warner made an excellent
POSTMASTER, the calf story was great.
Don B. Cook gave the address of
welcome, and Edith Glass the re-
sponse. The toastmaster called upon
Magnus Burgess, of Detroit, state
director of the Young Peoples Work,
who gave a splendid talk on Grit and
Organized Work" Rev. A. J. Blair
gave an inspiring talk on service.
Then came members of the society
Esther Pinkham, Jennie Kelley, Percy
Hanks and Stanley Glass, and each
one gave a talk worth while. The
song by Gladys Harrison and the duet
by Glenna and Don Cook were much
appreciated.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
BIRTH OF A NATION
AT POWERS THEATRE

"The Birth of a Nation" bringing
forward David w. Griffith's wonder
full new art of pictorialized spectacle
with the music returns to Powers
Theatre, Grand Rapids for weeks
engagement starting Sunday night,
April %. Beginning on Monday at
ternoon there will be a daily matinee
i'm addition to the evening perfor-
nance. On the occasion Of the form
er visit in December of this marvel
Gus production even a theatre as large
as Powers would not accommodate
the people who tried to buy seats.
Despite great opposition the play
has never been surpassed, but has
met the approval of censor boards,
judges, municipal authorities, public
lists, editors and clergymen every
where 1t is pleasing to be able to
note the fact that the same metro
politan production Of the finest quail
ity and elaboration will be shown
here.
On the musical side Mr.. Griffith at
tempted what was previously un-
heard of in connection with motion
pictures. This was the synchronizing
of a complete symphonic score with
the appearance Of the important char
acters and the enactment of the prin-
cipal scenes. This magnificent in
strumental music is played by large
orchestra Of experts who are carried
on tour in the travelling company of
fifty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
BRIDGE STREET
PAVING CLAIMED
COUNCIL S TIME
FIRST BONDS IN NEW ISSUE
WILL NATURE IN TWELVE
YEARS

At the adjourned meeting of the
common council held last Thursday
night that body passed the necessary
resolutions, ETC., to start the paving
operations on Bridge street. This
district will be known as district "B. ="
The council voted to meet May S to
consider objections and discuss any
angles pertaining to the paving
which may arise. The supervisors
were ordered to levy a tax against the
abutting property of $1.88h a front
foot, the excess after paving to be
turned into the sinking fund.
The preparations of bonds for $685.
900 to pay the city's share of the i'm
provement was ordered. Five thou
sand dollars of the bonds are to ma
ture in II years, $4,000 in Ia years,
and $4,000 every two years thereafter
until paid Bids on the bonds must be
in the clerks office before six o'clock
p. M, May 5. They will be opened at
8 o'clock p. m., the same day. Right
is reserved to reject any and all bids
A measure was passed empowering
the purchasing committee to buy a
sanitary push cart for use in cleaning
the paved streets. No other business
came before the council.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
NEW DOG TAX LAW
is INTERPRETED

There has been some question in
the minds of supervisors and owners
of dogs as to the provisions of the
new tax law relative to the collection
of the tax on dogs and to clear 1T up
the supervisors put the matter up to
the prosecuting attorney and also to
the attorney general. The law pro-
vides that at the time of making the
assessments of property, both real es-
tate and personal, supervisors are al
so required to collect the tax of one
dollar on dogs and give a receipt then
and there for the same. If the own
er of the dog refuses to do so and 1T
is not paid within ten days the sher-
iff of the county is to be notified and
his business then is to seize the ami
NAL at once, kill it and collect dol
lar as his fee from the county.
The new law will not affect the
manner of collection of the dog tax in
the city. To the questions submitted
the attorney general replied:
Lansing, Mich,
April IL, 1916.
"The proposition submitted has re-
ference to the construction and valid
ity of Act 264 of the Public Acts of
1915, which measure amended the So
called dog tax law of 1901. 1t is pro-
vided in said Act that the assessing
officer shall collect the tax within ten
days after the making Of the annual
The fourth section makes
provision for turning over of such
taxes to the township or city treasur-
er, as the case may be, and indicates
the nature of the receipt that shall
be given to each person paying the
tax. 1t occurs to me that the term
collector" as used in this section
must be deemed to have reference to
the assessing officer. So construed l
do not think it can be said that there
is any grave inconsistency in the pro-
visions Of the act as amended. 1t oc-
ours to me also that we should pro-
ceed upon the assumption that it is
in all respects unless
and until it is otherwise held by the
courts.
Respectfully yours,
A. b. Dougherty,
Deputy Attorney General.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
VIM. A. STALEY
DIED IN PORTLAND

VIM. A. Staley died in Portland last
Saturday. The deceased was we'll
known in this city from his frequent
visits here to his daughter, Mrs. III. L.
VanBenschoten, and son c. l.. Staley,
when they resided here.
He had been i'll for the greater
part of the winter and for several
days life seemed to be hanging by a
slender thread.
VIM. Allen Staley was born at Staf-
ford, N. Y, April Ia, 1884. In his
early life he was engaged in the mer-
camille business in New York. He
came to Michigan in 1859 and located
in Muir, where he conducted a store
and was for short time in the lum-
Der business. His next move was to
Lyons, where he also conducted a
store. In 1860 he was married to
Maria c. Collins, of New York, who
died two years ago this month.
Four children were born to this
union-Charles A. Staley, Seattle,
Wash; c. l.. Staley, Hazen, N. D.;
Mrs. H. l.. VanBenschoten, Bismarck,
N. d.. One child died in infancy.
In 1870 Mr.. Staley bought the farm
at Collins, now owned by John w.
Baugh, and built store where the
church now stands. He got his COM
mission as postmaster from Abraham
Lincoln and held the job until he vol
UNFAIRLY relinquished it, though his
successors in the mercantile business
kept the Office in the store and did the
work. A few years ago he went to
Mercer County, N. D., and homestead
ed 100 acres of land. This was own
ed by him at the time of his death.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
REPUBLICAN CON.
vENT|0N HELLO At
IONA TUESDAY
O. NJ. M'COY, BRINTON +. HALL, +.
4. FALES AND +. X. CHASE
WILL GO TO STATE

A good delegation of republicans at
tended the county convention at lonla
Tuesday afternoon. In all 123 dele
gates took seats at the meeting. The
convention was called to order by X.
X. Smith, who announced that the
county committee had selected X. A.
Hawley as temporary chairman.
Chairman Hawley then made an ex-
cellent speech in which he urged the
complete union and harmony Of the
different classes of Republicans. With
out belittleing the present admins
tration or discrediting any of the
present officials he nevertheless spoke
of the saneness and urged the nee
essity Of speedily returning to those
policies that have been the bulwark
and strength of the nation so many
years. He prophesied that it was
only a matter of waiting few
months until the affairs Of the coun-
try would take a turn. The present
revenue stamps he proclaimed hor-
rible nuisance and unnecessary under
proper administration.
Chairman Hawley then called for
nominations for secretary and r. A.
Calwell was nominated. The chair
was then empowered to appoint COM
mittees on permanent organizations,
and order other business credentials
and resolutions. The temporary or
ganization was made permanent, all
delegates were seated and resolutions
were adopted setting forth the doc
trines outlined in chairman Hawley's
talk
0. M. Mccoy, Brinton f. Hall and f.
+. Fales were elected delegates from
Belding to attend the state conven-
tion at Lansing, and F. r. Chase was
elected from Otisco. w. +. Little
Clyde A. Knapp and F. A. Washburn
were elected to go to the district con-
vention at Owosso and Frank L. Moon
was elected from Otisco. Orleans
was not represented in the conven-
ton.
Upon the retirement of Chairman
Hawley from the hall on urgent busi-
ness, Fred l.. Warner was called to
the chair.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-04-19
BOOST MICHIGAN

There is only so much money in
Michigan and if the Michigan farmer,
the Michigan lumberman, the Michi-
gan miner, the Michigan manufacture
er, the Michigan grocer, the Michigan
clerk and the Michigan laborer sold
all they produced i'm Michigan and
bought everything they used outside
of Michigan, Michigan would go
broke.
Don't forget it. Think it over seri-
ously.
On the other hand, if Michigan peo-
pie could sell everything produced to
outsiders and buy everything used in
Michigan, Michigan would become
immensely more prosperous.
Of course, neither proposition is
practicable nor feasible, but,
How about the balance of trade?
When Michigan is producing more
than she is buying Michigan is pros
porous and progressive, but when
Michigan buys more than she pro-
duces she is on the straight road to
poverty.
Everybody knows when the balance
of trade is largely in favor of Europe
shortage of money and hard times
prevail in America, but when Ameri-
ca is selling Europe much more than
she is buying from Europe, America
is nightly prosperous.
Every citizens of Michigan under
stands and realizes the truth of this
and the value of the principle, but a
great many in every community fail
to apply it to their own locality and
grumble about their town not being
progressive when as matter of fact
they are in a large measure respon-
sible for its condition.
Keep the balance of trade in Michi-
gan's favor and in your towns favor
by spending your money in Michigan.
1t means greater prosperity for you.
Michigan merchants and Michigan
people should get tOgether-boost
Michigan.