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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

One Prisoner In Twenty IL innocent
ST. PAUL. Mimi, May 20.-Min.
nesota was urged today to hire cap
able attorneys to advise penitentiary
prisoners, upon whose conviction the
state spent hundreds Of dollars, how
to get out, when Dr.. G. A. Newman,
prison physician at the saltwater
penitentiary, appeared before the
state pardon board.
He said he is convinced one pris
oner in twenty now behind the bars
is innocent. F. A. Whittier, state
parole agent, favors the plan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter vanvaler are
the happy parents of a fine daugh.
ter. Grandpa Mcclellan is smiling as
much as any one over 1t. Mrs. Van
Waller was Miss Birdie Mcclellan.
We are all looking forward with
pleasurable anticipation to our chau.
tauqua. 1t opens this season August
Saturday in place of Friday as
heretofore. Friday is never very
profitable day to begin. The manage
ment has arranged for particularly
good speakers and other attractions.
BY using some of the numbers more
than the usual time, they save much
expense in the way OF travel, etc.
Rev. Nelson Hall. SO well known as
the former pastor OF Bethel, now
located at Elmhurst. I'LL, will again
be the platform manager
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
TODAY's BIT OF VERSE
DO THOU FOR ME-.

DO THOU FOR ME.
Do Thou for me, God-my God
Helpless, 1 appeal to Thee;
What is best l cannot tell.
What is right cannot see.
Blind, l dread to stand or go,
And fear to lose the way,
For l know not what to do
And / know not how to pray
Hear my cry: do Thou for me-
can trust it all with Thee"
Fight Thou for me, God-my God;
How shall my foes withstand?
/ should only fail and YIELD
Take the battle in Thy hand.
Thou my Rock. my Strength, my Shield
Lo flee to Thee for aid;
Weak-so weak-but be my strength
Perfect through that weakness made
Hear my cry: Fight Thou for me-
More than conqueror l shall be-"
Live Thou for me, God-my God;
Come Thou and abide in me-
That my sinful self may die,
Daily crucified with Thee
Think my thoughts and speak my words,
Move my lips, my hands, my feet
Till Thou art unveiled in me
And Thine image is complete.
Hear my cry: Live Thou for me-
Thus alone l live for Thee"
Annie ]. Flint. in the Christian Herald
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

the train last night, Myrtle first said
she went to a hotel, but questioned
as to its location in reference to the
railroad station. side-stepped and said
she had remained In the station the
rest OF the night.
Probation OFFICER Nolan took Myrtle
to the Detention home and placed her
in charge Of Matron Hofmeister while
an effort to locate her parents was
being made.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

cake They know how to make the real thing,
and the men of the city may bless their stars
that they live in locality not included in the
area of the shortcakeless territory and that the
most delicious concoction ever invented is not
spoiled in the building.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

On the farm that his great-great-
great-grandfather bought in 1740 or
1741, north of Mannheim, Pa, and
which has been held by his descend
ants for IT'S years, Peter M. Hernly
has settled down for life, or until a
Hernly of the seventh generation
shall take it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
IL PAW 70 Advertise.

Sioux City Journal: The birth OF
Nation" trial is costing the taxpay'
ers $50 a day.-Des Moines Capital
Yes, but think of how much II
profited the management OF Snt
Birth of Nation"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald: The
women are getting so much enjoy
ment out of this campaign that per-
ants won't be disappointed if the
proposition loses and they must give
up politics temporarily, while the
men may go merrily on with the
game.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

AS time wears on it becomes apparent that
Italy went into the war for the purpose of win
ming enough territory to spoil the commence
ment day declaration, Beyond the Alps lies
Italy,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

Burlington Hawk-Eye: One Of the
most interesting minutes of the com
ing campaign will be that one wher
the democratic spellbinders essay tt
explain to the people Professor VIII
sons Mexican policy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

California has adopted the ecshscholtzia as
the state flower Sneezing twice while pro-
nouncng the name can be avoided by calling it
the California poppy which will be equally
accurate
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

Augustine Birrel tried the policy of watch
full waiting in his administration of Irish af-
fairs. And where is Augustine Birrel nowf
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

Somebody is said to have discovered that
good print paper can be made from hops. The
rotation Of utilities may be further extended
when some genius learns the secret of liquify-
ing yesterdays newspaper and producing a
bucket of beer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

No American state is honored above all others to-
day pioneer liberty. of the immortal thir
teen shares her glory with the other twelve But In 100
from state of this union will be heradad
throughout bertyIoving world with fame all her own
as that which capped the OF human
with it's last browning glory equality perfected and
complete The of that state Is Wyoming the first
to give equal suffrage rights with men.-Mrs c.
M. HarI.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
What viii the Election Boards Do,

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: On
June 8 there will be held a primary
and special election in Iowa. The
attorney general has held that the
same election officials will conduct
the special election, so-called, and the
primary, which is also an election.
The same poll books may be used as
well as the same ballot boxes. There
will be little trouble In arranging the
details of this election insofar as the
clerical and mechanical work of the
judges and clerks is concerned
The important part of this work,
however will be the relation of cleo
ton boards to the voters. The man
who presents himself to an election
board and asks for ballot will as
matter of course, be asked which
party he affiliates with. The primary
ballot with the names Of the candi-
dates of his party will then be hand
ed him with the initials of one of the
judges indicted thereon The judges
of the election may then assume that
they have fulfilled the requirements
of the law and do nothing more. The
more important part of this election
is its special feature-the proposal to
grant or deny equal suffrage rights
to women. This proposal is submit
ted on a separate ballot
Some judges may not offer this
constitutional amendment ballot to
voters unless they request it. Others
may be certain that this amendment
ballot is handed to every voter who
presents himself for the purpose OF
exercising his right of franchise. Still
others may discriminate. II a Judge
was inclined to finesse his position
for or against the amendment he
could slip a ballot to the fellows he
knew to be for or against the propos-
al, and fail to hand it to others I'M
less they call for it. The attitude Of
judges on these matters is of vital
concern to the public as a whole. The
people as whole want a square
deal.
There should be a uniform rule OBJ
served in these matters. AS judges
and clerks, members of election
boards are neither for nor against
candidates and amendments Their
only concern Is that OF securing a
full, frank and free expression Of
opinion on the issues involved. This
can only be done by handing to every
voter who presents himself at the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20

Waterloo Times-Tribune: You can't
kill off the dandelion by talking about
it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
RAILWAYS REMARKABLE SHOWING.

That ''safety irst'' IS no mere form OF
speech with the American railroads is shown
by unprecedented records for the year 1913.
The flawless showing of 325 railroads, operat-
ing 161 ,948 miles of line, is found in the fact
that they carried more than 4S5, 100000 pas
sengers grand aggregate distance OF more
than 1SO0O,OO0,000 passenger miles, without
the accidental killing Of a single passenger!
No such record ever before has been made. All
the railroads of the United States, operating
more than 900 miles, killed but 1876 passen-
gers during the year, an apprecable decrease
as compared with other years IN the past.
Equally gratifying is the falling off in the num-
Der Of trainmen killed or seriously injured.
The above goes to show that when mighty
corporations set themselves in earnest to the
duty of safeguarding human lives, they can
make their efforts effective. The public CRATE
fully appreciates, as it should, this striving for
safety on the part of the carrier systems
The Peoria Transcript, one of the oldest
newspapers in Central Illinois, has gone into
the hands Of receiver after long period Of
struggle against adverse conditions in the bust
ness world Doubtless the ''going back' of
the Transcript had it's initiative some time ago,
but it is believed that the heavy additional ex-
pense of conducting a newspaper at this time
was a contributing factor in the decision to
place the Peoria enterprise under the control Of
one man appointed by the court High cost of
material is being felt by newspaper publishers,
and it is probable that suspensions will follow
in many cases if a remedy is not sought via the
receivership route.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20


Dubuque Times-Journal: What a
glorious thing it would be to human
ity if the spirit which will be man
ifested all over the Unitec States on
Mothers day would grip the ruling
powers of the countries involved in a
war which is crushing the hearts OF
millions of mothers
Vinton Eagle: No better campaign
was ever made in the state than that
being waged for equal suffrage. The
Eagle believes the amendmnt will
carry. The Affirmative is conceded.
Those opposed have to hunt up rea-
some mighty slim ones.
Dubuque Times-Journal: How
wonderfully quiet the democrats are
keeping over their repeal OF the free
sugar clause. Why don't they point
to it as one of the great accomplish
ments of the administration? Or are
they afraid to acknowledge the con-
cess1On to republican craftsmanship?
Marshalltown Times Republican:
Notice that the press reports make
mention of Obregon ten times to one
mention Of Carranza. Wonder if we
are to have another spasm of trying
out another Mexican hero while we
wait watchfully to see how he is 60
ing to turn out?
Cedar Rapids Gazette: The Next
can border just now is largely a mat
ter of opinion.
Muscatine Journal: The struggle
at Verdun is suggestive of an irres-
istible force coming in contact with
an immovable body.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-20
RED BLOTCHES
D|SF FIGURED HEAD
Of Little Girl. Itched and Burned.
Caused Scales to Form and Hair
to Fall Out. Entirely
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

MY little girls trouble began with red
blotches on her head and matter came out Of
these blotches which looked like perspira.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
Pearl WHITE THE STAR OF a SENSATIONAL, EXpIoTT-
%4F'F OFh1S PERILOUS FEAT ON TOP OF SKYSCRAPER

IS not thing Broadwass Saated with sensa
tonal description requires something and
caLy thrilling make them morning of Sat
18TH Pearl White Pahe
square thrill after thrill and compelled public
lengthy STORIES front
Of teal ALT
all OF which
and 9olness especially attractive like Pearl
the heart of New York huge blank
is
by BY down
enabled
making huge wall ~ ~ -
Several things happened star stepped from
the building o
fPef hangers and eorors Union who presented her
which certified that she had been duly She
stepped o
had
belt attached cable
while
serial The Iron Claw"
through o
rs this true Miss White? he demanded
can't afford have take this risk serial is not
finished would butt
Claw Please don't do @ Miss White moved
onds later the
neighborng buildings and in the streets up
the
bIocks ~ 7" '' wiz" "a" D1 i'"u lo1
brayy Up the then posed patiently while half the
After leaving the building
with Pathe publicity At Forty-sixth big police
his face almost divided IN half by huge smile raised his
e Pahs Pearl" said q see you did it MY moneys on YOU
time!"
And. be known SO
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04

refreshments brought by the women We're
served
+, The body of Hiram Haskell, who died
in Brattleboro, was brought here for burial.
Services were held in the home Of Her
bert Haskell Saturday afternoon and the
burial took place in the Cutting cemetery.
Mrs. Paul d. Caskey and little daugh-
ter arrived Saturday from Broollline.
Mass. Mr.. Caskey is connected with the
Deerteld Pulp company at Mountain
Mills and they will make their home in
Wilmington in the future
CORTLAND G. Lewis Of Brattleboro, who
has been carpentering for c. W Te4aill,
while working at Mountain Mills on the
new pulp mill, fell several feet Thursday
afternoon and tore the ligaments on one Of
his ankles. He was attended by Dr. A H.
Wright and is able to be about on
Icrutches.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
WILMINGTON.
Installation and Dedication.

The public installation of the officers of
Mayflower chapter, No. 10, o. T. S., who
We're elected and appointed Tuesday even
ing, took place Friday night in Masonic
temple. Past Worthy Matron Mrs. Mel
lie NJ. Buckley was the installing officer.
assisted by the marshal, Mrs. Ethel Eogel.
The following officers were installed ".
NJ, Mrs. P. Z. Whitney; w. P, ]. Albert
Buell.; A, NJ, Mrs. Lena Mann; sec, Mrs.
Rose Wellman; treas, Mrs Hattie Boyd:
c., Mrs Elsie Brown; a. c., Mrs. LEFTY
Wheeler; chaplain, Miss Helen Buell.; mar
shall, Mrs. Ethel Nogel; organst, Miss
Beth Follett; Adah, Mrs Charlotte Wright;
Ruth, Miss Jessie Follett; Esther, Mrs.
Grace Garner; Martha Miss Belle Eames;
klecta, Mrs. Dora Buell.; warder, Mrs.
Lena Harris; sentinel, E. L, Harris.
During the work the piano, which was
presented to Social lodge, No SO, f. and
A. NJ, and Mayfower chapter, No. 10, o.
+. s., by Mrs. Faith Wilder Kidder Gard
ner, IN memory of her father and mother.
Mr. and Mrs j. Henry Kidder, was used
and dedicated.
After the work banquet was served, at
which speeches were made by John
EEberg, Harold Levine, Paul d. Cas-
key, Howard Smith and Leon Fox.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
WEST HALIFAX.
Death of Town Clerk Jones.

Ansel G. Jones, IS, died sunday. April
80 He was the son of Calvert and Emf
ly [Farnuml Jones. He had always
lived in Halifax except two or three
years when he was in Wilmington and
one summer when he was in the South
on account of his health. He had 4
brother, Silas, who died over so years
age. His father died about that time,
his mother about eight years ago. He
leaves wife, who was Miss May Grit
I'M, daughter Of the late Mr., and Mrs.
Prank Griffin. Mr.. Jones was a prom
inent man in town. He once represented
the town in the legislature and had
been town clerk and treasprer many
years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
OH MY BACK!
The Expression of Many a Kidney Suf-
ferer in Brattleboro.

A stubborn baekache is cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When the kid
neys are innamed and swollen, stoop-
ing brings a sharp twinee in the small
Of the back, that almost takes the
breath away. Doan s Kidney Pills re
vive sluggish kidneys-releve aching
backs. Here s Brattleboro proof
c. Il. Bruce, $. Main St, Brattle-
boro, says: - suffered from back
ache for two years. Mornings, l could
hardly stoop. The kidney secretions
were unnatural and if allowed to
stand, deposited a heavy sediment
was feeling miserable in every way
when Doan $ Kidney Pills were
brought to my attention and I began
using them. In less than two weeks
this medicine removed the pain in
my back
Price soc, at all dealers. Don t
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan S Kidney PiIs-thc same that
Mr.. Bruce had Fostcr-AIilburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04

their daughter, Mrs. Lester Fairbanks.
Sunday.
Eugene Harris of Lyonsville. Mass.
spent Sunday with his father.
Mrs. Clara Calvin is with her son.
John Calvin, in Elm Grove, Mass.
Forest Stone and Agnes Harris re-
turned to their school in Shelburne
Falls Sunday.
Mrs. Ray Tarbox of Marlboro. n.
II, Is q guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. F. Clark.
Mrs. Emma Higley Whiting of
broekton, Mass, is visiting her mother.
Mrs. Charles Higley.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
SOUTH HALIFAX

Mr.. Root Of Colrain was In town
Tuesday buying cattle.
Mr. aud Mrs. Amos Cary visited
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
THE MAN WHO WAITS TILL

tomorrow to insure has an unsigned pol
ley i'm company which doesn t exist
such man bequeaths to his family the
money he didn t save. Insure and be
sure. National Life ms Co. OF Vt.
tMutuaL) - ALBERT c. LAIRD. Spe-
cial Agent, Abbot Block.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
"EoN CLAW" PARROT a TEN
ORNAMENTAL PLAYER

Evangcline, the temperamental par
rot, which plays a prominent part in
the Pathe serial, The Iron Claw"
has acquire ! many of he characters
she grabbed" scene after scene by
insisting upon leaving her perch and
occupying a prominent position right
before the camera. After several dis
astrous attempts to make Evangefine
realize her place as a minor player,
director Edward Jose let her alone
and left on a hunt for court plaster.
lie is now a believer in Safety
First"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
Farewell Sermon and Reception.

Rev. J. Wesley Bafter preached his fare
well sermon to large congregation in the
Baptist church Sunday evening, several
offending from the other churches, there
beng no services in the Congregational or
CnVersahst churches. The music during
the evening was excellent. Mr.. Rafter
leaves Wilmington to take up his duties in
the FIRST Baptist church in st. Adams On
" ednesday evening the Grange rendered
hev. and Mrs. Raiter farewell reception
IN the Grange rooms in Masonic temple.
About 30 were present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04

Mrs. z. L. Whitney went to North Hoo
SICK, \. y, Saturday to attend the funeral
of Mrs. John Heron, who died very sud
denly. Mrs Heron before her marriage
was Miss Emma Laura Allen and was en-
pIoyed as stenographcr by the Deerfield
Lumber company about two years. She
made many friends while in town Be
SIDES her parents, she leaves two younger
sisters, a husband and a six-rnontbs-old
daughter.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04
a oTUDY IN CONTRASTS FROm
THE SEVENTEENTH STORY

Seventeen stories above the Street,
in an eighty-mile breeze, on a scat
fold that kissed at intervals the bare
unsympathetic wall Of the Gerard
Building. at 72o Seventh Avenue, New
Y DIRK, Pearl White, the Pathe Peer
less, Fearless Girl" looked down into
the street below, turned fneditatively
and delivered herself as follows
Look at those street cleaners down
on broadway. There's Job
wouldn't take, if / were a man, for
love nor money. Ihiak Of the chances
Laey take"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-05-04

Fred Robinson S father is boarding
with Francis sprague.
Fred Robinson and Mrs. Carrie Dali
rimple motored to Brattleboro Tuesday.
A. A. Larrabee has position with
George Chase as head farmer and
gardener. Mr.. Chase has two or three
farms and runs a store and the post
office and has to have a trustworthv
man to look after his stock and farms.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-04

matter OF price. case OF handing NY
economy in fuel consumption uoIu
tho wheel for a drive and YOU Will Dc
convinced that it's power ~ all that may
no d.sircd and that the getaway or the
motor leaves nothing TO be desired ],
rides more comfortably than any car
ever designed. and | am told by your
factory Investigators that they nave
found no automobile Of any other MAKE
that has more Of the asset OF road com
fort. Il rides like real car should,
the long whcelbase 1875 inches. LiRht
weight and largo tires make Tor satis-
factory riding qualities.
I've utilize the Bate two-unlt, three
point suspension construction OF
chassis; we have obtained what APP
pears 10 he the last word in engine
balance in relation to the whole car
and the cantilever suspension, and nave
overcome throw and bounce on the
roads front seat riding and rear seat
riding are made Equal; both possess
the maximum OF comfort.
an il were possible 10 build "S-
cylinder, high speed motor OF as-horse-
mower better than the Mitchell Com
pany Is building II, the way would havs
been discovered long ago. Our constant
aim has been TO improve. Our dealers,
am told. say: The Six OF Sixteen Is
a wonder, keep right on building 1t tnat
WAY"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-04

clan. You must have hardening Of the
evesicht You cannot see what is go
ing on about you.
The women see IL in great shape II
is wonderful TO see them young and
old pushing their way TO the front 10
see the cars. And they know Whist
they are looking for just as well as
they know what they want IN hat
store.
One salesman remarked to me ycster-
day: you have 10 be right up to date
10 talk cars TO a woman this year. They
know more about automobiles than half
the men. ana there are a whole lot OF
details which they wan; to have you 20
into important things which a man
would seldom think about
And 10 Is the same with the boys.
Youngsters not half out Of school are
automo6ile-w and YOU see the sales
men paving a lot of attention 10 them.
They are 10 longer regarded as cata-
.oCue collectors and pushed away. They
are treated with all respect because
they are going home and pump the
whole family full OF tho automobile
spirit The salesman knows that If he
wins the boy he has fought half the
battle. The boy VIII drag his governor
around. and, nine time, out Of ten. the
car the boy wants is ;he one the father
will buy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-01-04
Look for Quality and Comfort.

Whether four cylinders. six cylin-
der.. eight cylinders or twelve are 10
be used in the car Of the future does
not seem 70 agitate the public to-day
nearly as much as deeper questions OF
quality. comfort and economy. The
average man is interested In buying ..
motor car which will run day IN ana
day out without trouble which VIII
enable him 10 take out his family III
comfort and without crowding.
Whether the car is four or twelve
cylinders does not bother his head as
long as his motor runs smoothly and
quietly. takes him over the hills easily
and enables him 70 start quickly.
The most interesting development o.
the year 20 many people il the arrlya!
Of high quality, low cost, lnclosed
car. Among the cars Of tins type
shown at the Grand Central Palace
none has attracted more attention than
the Jcfery Sedan. IL will be remem-
bercd BIZ close followers OF the bust
ness that the first motor Sedan was
shown by Jeffery four years ago the
first closed car without fore doors and
providing access 10 the front compart-
mert between divided front seats.
The new Jefferv Sedan possesses a.l
the beauty OF the original car which
sold at "a high price; yet the 1916 Dr0d-