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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Another Food Probe Asked.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-Repre
sentative London, socialist, OF New
york today introduced a resolution
for a snecial food commission consist
ing of the secretaries OF agriculture
commerce, and labor to find out WheIh
err the food supply OF the Onltet
States is sufficient and II IT is not, u
declare an embargo on food exports.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Saw Atlantic Submarine.

NEW YORK. Dec 21.-The Amer
team steamship Advance which reach
ed New York today reported having
sighted submarine about loo miles
off the New Jersey coast. Its nation
atty was not learned. and may nave
been an American vessel.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
TURKEYS for All.

IJrnited Press Leased Wire Service.J
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-ThereH
he a nice fat Christmas turkey In the
home of every white house attache.
Following a custom he adopted
when he came to the white house,
president Wilson has ordered a bird
for each of his eInployes-12S IN all
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
keokuk Club Party.
Call Black sis
for Society Editor.

The annual holiday party given un-
der the auspices of the Keokuk club
will be given tomorrow evening in
the Nlks club. The event promises to
be a very brilliant affair this year.
The grand march will be led by Mr..
and Mrs. E. Carroll Taber, Mr.. Taber
being the clubs president. The dance
program will be played by Agnes full
orchestra.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

No verdict had been reached by the
jury in the case of the state VS..
Corder this afternoon although the
jurors had been considering the YER
dict since this morning. The testi-
mony was completed yesterday and
arguments made and instructions
submitted in time to allow the jury
to retire this morning.
Thomas G. French has been ap-
pointed administrator Of the estate Of
Rachael French.
An answer and counter claim has
been filed by the Ely Walker Dry
Goods company VS.. f. T. Bartruff, In
which defendant claims $50 is due
him on an invoice in which all goods
ordered were not sent. In his an
swer he asks dismissal OF the suit
brought.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
To Give Entertainment,

The Christmas entertainment of the
Second Presbyterian church will be
held on Friday evening at s o'clock
In the church. The entertainment is
in charge of T. c. Harrison, the sup
erintendent, and will include recita-
lions, dialogues, songs, ETC., followed
by treat for the children. A Christ
mas tree will be a feature of the
evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Bill FavorabIy Reported.

TJTnited Press Leased Wire ServiceI
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21.-The SEN
ate postoffice committee Today re-
norted favorably the bill barring from
mails in dry states all liquor adver-
tisementS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

Other cOntr1but1ons are Delng maue
to the committee this afternoon, and
will be announced tomorrow. The
committee needs all OF the money that
It Is possible to get because Of the
increased cost Of foodstuffs for the
baskets. Persons who have not con-
tributed still have chance to help
the committee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Soeakinq of Art.

louisville Courier-Journali Miss
BARRYMORE saws she has left the speak-
ing stage for the screen because she
believes that pictures offer a larger
eo1d for her art" Only an accoup-
iished artist could thus avoid using
the snort ugly word, money"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Christmas PARTY.

One OF the delightful Christmas
parties among the church societies
was the one given In the Trinity M.
e. church parlors yesterday after
noon by the Rutnean class. Fifty
women enjoyed the social features of
the afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Elk's New Year Ball.

Invitations were issued today for
the annual New Years ball to be
given by the B. P o. e. on the even,
ing Of Monday, January /, at the
Elks' club, the overture at nine
o'clock
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Silence In Canada.

United Press Leased Wire Servlce.l
OTTAWA, Ont, Dec. 21.-Canadlan
government officials We're silent to-
day In regard to President wilson
peaCe note.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
FOUND.
FOJrND-A hound. Inquire at 1921
Bank street, city.

change ticker cleared the final report
of sales made on the floor, so greal
was the business of the final hour.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
CORDER CASE
JURY is OUT
No Agreement Was Reached by That
Body After all Day
DeIiberation.

The Jury reported this afternoon
just before three o'clock with a YER
dict of guilty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
OFFICIAL REPORT
FROM GERMANY
British Troops Elected From Posi-
lions With Capture Of Thirty
Men and One Machine Gun.

Unlimited Press Leased Wire Service.1
BERLIN, {via Sayvilie wireiessj
Dec. 21.-Ejection of British troops
from positions they had gained north
of Arras; great violence in artillery
fire on both sides of the Somme, and
successful ratding sally by Ger
mans west of Villers and Carbonnel,
were incidents of the west front fight
ing detailed today In the German
official statement.
The British attacks around Arras
resulted in entry Of the enemy to the
German first line trenches. but the
troops were elected by counter
thrust The successful German raid
was by grenadiers Of the guards and
East Prussian musketeers, who ad-
vanced to a strong position, destroyed
by efficient lire and returned after
blowing up dugouts. with four off,
GERS, twenty-six men Of other ranks
and one machine gun as booty.
That the enemy lost six aeroplanes
in numerous air engagements and
defensive fire in the Somme sector
was also stated. The crown prince
reported mostly unimportant artillery
! fire with no infantry activity. Of par
/ ticular magnitude. On the A1sne
front, several French patrol attacks
| were repulsed.
Dealing with the fighting on the
eastern front, the statement said
tenn porary increase was noted III the
artillery duel ON Prince Leopold's
front between Duenaburg and Naczc2
lake. Northeast Of Goduziash and
Drysvyat lake, Russian attacks fa1lea
with heavy losses. On the Stochod
Russians tried vainly to capture
ground which they lost few days
ago.
Strong resistance by Austro-Hun
garian troops broke down four Rus
sian attacks near Mestecanesc1 on the
east bank of the Golden Biztrith and
further south the enemy was driven
some rear guard positions.
Field Marshal Won Mackensen re
ported election Of the enemy from
some near guard positions.
On the Macedonian front, German
rifles maintained much disputed posi-
lions on the heights east OF Parlovc
and in the Cerna bend against strong
! Russian attacks, the statement con
cludes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
Russian Report.

PETROGRAD, Dec. 21.-Ga1n or a
portion of the heights northeast OF
the Kimpolung-Jakobeni railway In
the wooded Carpathians, was an
nounced in today's official statement.
In Rumania, the statement detailed
ENGAGEMENTS by advanced detach-
ments on both sides OF the Insuracei-
Vizira high road and holding back OF
the advance Of an enemy regiment Of
infantry and cavalry by Russian fire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

COBS FOR SALE-E. Holmes, 31d
North Twelfth st. Tel. Black 1876.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

FOR SALE-One 1914 Ford touring
car in good condition. 1917 Main.
Ford Agency.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

MEN-Our illustrated catalogue eS.
plains how we teach the barber
trade quickly, mailed free. Moler
Barber College. st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

cash. balance easy payments. o. f.
Peterson. Tel. Red 1T.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

FOR SALE-One 1914 Ford touring,
excellent condition, all good tires,
will sell on payments. Oveland-lrwin
Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

FOR SALE-A baby buggy. Call
Black 1926.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

FOR SALE-Metal weather strips.
Free demonstration. Phone B. 1895.
A. NJ. Severn. the weather strip man.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

FOR SALE-The entire machine shop
equipment, lathes. planners, drill
presses, key-seater, oxy-acetyeleno
welding outfit, forge and anvil. gaso-
line storage outfit, auto ambulance
truck, stock of supplies, etc. Will also
lease buildings. Pelton Gasoline En-
CINE Works, Lyons, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
FOR SALE.

FOR SALB-One 1913 Overland tour.
ing car in good mechanical condi.
ton, good tires. A bargain Call
OverlandIrwin Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22

WANTED-Experiencedm man waiter.
Boston Oyster House.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-22
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Men for assembling and
machine shop work. American Ce-
ment Machine Co.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
BRIEFS ARE ASKED FOR
Supreme Court Probably Will Decide
Gas Case Saturday.

Briefs in the suit to remove the gas
cases from the state to the federal
court were filed today with the su-
preme court. A decision in the case
will probably be handed down Satur-
day.
Arguments in the case were pre-
scented Wednesday when the supreme
court justices held a session in Me-
mortal hall Following the state
ments of attorneys, briefs were ask ed
by the court. The briefs, covering le-
gal citations, were filed today with
the court and a special decision affect
ing the right of the Kansas Natural
Gas company receivers to remove the
litigation to the federal court, will be
handed down at an early date. Ru-
mors today pointed to a Saturday de-
cision in the case
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
OUT With A SONG
William G.. HOlmgren, Veteran
Painter, Is Dead.
For % Years He Sang as He
Worked at Car Barns.

Little dreaming that death was at
his door, William G. Holmgren, master
car painter employed for the last %
years by the Topeka Railway COM
pany, was happily singing as he ended
the days work Wednesday afternoon,
Who'll Be the Next" one of his fav-
orite hymns. Those were the last
words his fellow workmen for more
than a score years. heard him utter,
as he left the street car barns for his
home at 231 Taylor street.
Death came quite suddenly to Mr..
Holmgren at 1:15 o'clock this morn
ing, following stroke of apoplexy at
$3.50 o'clock last night He was I'M
conscious from the moment he sank
to the floor in his home.
Mr.. Holmgren stepped out into the
rear yard at his home just after he
had eaten supper last night, and re-
turning to where his wife was seated.
he told her that something appeared
to be materially wrong with his eyes
Mrs. Ho1mgren asked him to sit down,
but he fell, unconscious, before he
could reach a chair.
Billy Holmgren, as he was known
to street railway men and scores of
others in Topeka, was of an unusual
happy disposition and yesterday, de-
spite the fact that his fingers tingled
with the severe cold weather as he
performed his work. ne still had a
CHEEKY word for those near him, with
now and then, the tune Who'll Be the
Next, Who'll Be the Next" This tune.
they reported for duty. and learned
that their foreman had directed their
work for the last time
Mr.. Holmgren was expert in car
painting and decorating, and had ex-
pressed his satisfaction with the close
of his last days work, having f'brush-
ed the finishing touches on car 221,
one or the large double-truck cars
A Pullman Foreman.
Mr. Holmgren was a Topeka pio-
neer, having first located in this city
| in 1873, coming here from Chicago, to
which city he later returned and en-
tered the service of the Pullman Car
company. For twelve years he was
foreman in the paint department of
the Pullman company at Chicago. He
then returned to Topeka and entered
the service as master painter for the
Topeka Rapid Transit Railway COM
pany, now the Topeka Railway COM
pany, working under Joseph NJ Pat
ten, general manager, father of A ".
Patten. the present general manager,
and H W. Patten, superintendent
William G. Holmgren was born IN
! Sweden IN 1857 and came to America
| in 1857, residing for a short time in
! Rockford, Ill. The surviving mem
/ bers of his family are his wife and
two sons, LeRroy, who is employed in
! the claims department of the Rock
! Island in Topeka, and George Holm
gren, a linotype operator for the State
journal.
| With the receipt of news from the
] Holmgren residence early this morn
4 ing, that the head of that household
would not report for duty, officials
and employees of the street railway
were shocked and deeply grieved. Mr.
Holm gren was one of the most faith
ful of employees and there was never
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
CITY IS OUT OF IT
Commission Washes Its Hands
of the Ramsey Matter.
Sanitary Officer VIII Appeal to
Civil Service Board.

The city commission today washed
it's hands of the row between Commits
sioner w. L. Porter and J. A. Ramsey
late sanitary sergeant. due to Porter's
discharge of Ramsey.
Mr.. Ramsey appeared before the
commission this morning to find out
what his procedure should be. He
stated the case and was informed by
Mayor J. f. House that the city COM
mission could not take cogniZance of
the matter-that it was wholly up to
Mr.. Porter and his department, or to
the. civil service commission. Mr..
Ramsey will take the matter before
the civil service commission and
eventually it may get before the city
commission.
Following up the legal procedure
Mr.. Ramsey has notified the civil SER
vice commission that Commissioner
Porter discharged him. The civil ser
vice commission will now notify Com
missioner Porter and ask for a meet
ing. Porter will then be given twenty
four hours in which to file his reasons
for the Ramsey discharge with the
commission. If the commission should
reinstate Mr.. Ramsey it would be up
to Porter to try to hold up Mr. Ram
seys pay on the ground that the posi-
ton of sanitary sergeant does not
legally exist.
There is almost as bad a tangle in
this case as in the Dr. Wood matter.
Technically there is no such city posi-
ton as sanitary sergeant although
there has been an officer drawing a
salary under that head since 1900.
There is no city ordinance creating
the office of sanitary sergeant. That
being the case there is a puzzle as to
the standing of both Porter and Ram
sey in the matter. If there is no such
position, legally, how can the question
be taken before the civil service COM
mission. On the other hand Commits
sioner Porter has recognized the posi-
ton by keeping Mr.. Ramsey in it fol-
several years, by preparing an ordi-
nance calling for an increase in the
salary attached to the job, hence
would appear to be estopped from dis
charging Ramsey on the ground thai
there was no such position as sanitary
sergeant.
The city commission has all the
problems on it's hands it cares tt
handle and quickly made itself cleal
that it did not care to go into the Ram
Sey matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13

student was killed and six others were
injured in the annual bowl fight be-
tween the freshmen and sophomore
classes of the University of Pennsyl-
vania which was won by the first year
men. William Lifson, II years old, of
Elizabeth, N. j., lost his life. Imme-
diately after the news of the tragic
ending of the bowl fight reached po-
lice headquarters a detail of the muir
der squad was sent to the university
to arrest material witnesses of the
affair.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13

sibility of saying what the city physi-
clan should or should not do and said
SO.
His duties" said Hayden, are
just what the old ordinance says they
shall be-"
All in Tangle.
Matters had become so tangled that
the mayor stated the WATSON motion
would be held in allegiance
Let the. city physician take an ex-
animation and get license then he
will surely live up to the ordinances,
suggested Hayden.
Porter suggested that it was his i'm
preston the new ordinance passed
last July became effective at once.
No one remembered what the ordin-
went into effect upon its publication
IF it did" broke in Commissioner
WATSON, 81 didn't know anything
about il. Those ordinances were
brought up here in bulk and there
were supposed to be no important
of this commission can put anything
through without the consent of the
rest"
There wasn't anything of the kind, -
retorted Porter.
you are the only on who seems
to know anything about that ordi-
nance" came back WATSON
you don't need to intimate" said
Porter. switching around in his chair
J that L have been trying to put any
thing over on the commission"
George Hayden caught the drift and
injected some diplomacy. There is
nothing here to bubble about" he
said IF you don't like the new ordi-
nance you can repeal it No harm
has been DONE"
Porter then moved to repeal the ole
ordinance-the one now in effect
There was no second. He began al
explanation as to why he didn't want
! DR. Wood to handle police court cases
THE only question" said Mayor
House, cutting him snort, lis whether
DR. Wood is complying with the ordi
nance. He has not done so but hi
will from now on"
! Then Porter raised the question a!
1 to the existence of an ordinance
passed last July relieving Dr. Wood o
I certain duties Time was taken tt
look it up and look up its record il
the council The discovery tied tht
whole Wood matter in a hard kno
and Mayor House said he would enter
tain a motion to adjourn. Commits
sioner Porter was the member wh'
made that motion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
A FINE TREATMENT
FOR CATARRH
EASY TO MAKE AND COSTS LITTLE.

Catarrh is such an isidious disease and
has become so prevalent during the past
few years that its treatment should be
understood by all
Science has fully proved that Catarrh
is a constitutional disease and therefore
requires a constitutional treatment
Sprays, inhalers. .saives and nse douches
seldom if ever give lasting benefit and
often drive the disease further down the
air passages and into the lungs
If you have Catarrh Catarrhal deaf
ness or head-noises, go to your druggist
and get one ounce of Parmint Double
strength Take this home and add to
it Il pint of hot water and 4 ounces of
graduated sugar; stir until dissolved,
take one tablespoonful times day.
This will often bring quick relief from
the distressing head-noises, ciogged nostrils
should open, breathing become easy and
mucus stop dropping into the throat
This treatment has slight tonic action
which makes it especially effective in
cases where the blood has become thin
and weak. 1t is easy to make, tastes
pleasant and costs little. Every person
who wishes to be free from this de-
structive disease should give this treat
ment Observation-Disclosures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
Kaisers Confers on war.

Berlin, Via Amsterdam, Jan. ID
The United Press was today officially
authorized to deny rumors circulated
in foreign countries that the kaiser is
seriously i'll. The emperor's illness
has at no time been serious, it was
said. It was necessary for him to re-
main in his rooms at the palace for
only a few days. He is now improved
to such an extent that he is holding
daily military conferences with MEM
bers of the general staff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
DRINK HOT TEA
FOR A BAD COLD

Get a small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea. or as the German folks
call it, Hamburger Brust Thee" at
any pharmacy. Take tablespoonful
of the tea. put cup of boiling water
upon it. popr through a sieve ana
drink teacup full at any time. It is
the most effective way to break a cold
and cure grip. as it opens the pores.
relieving congestion Also loosens the
bowels thus breaking cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely xre~a-
table. therefore harmIess.-AdvertIse
men
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13

a problem to be met that concerned
his department but he was able to
find the way out.
We will miss Billy, yes, miss him
greatly" said A. NJ. Patten. He was
true blue and a man among men, and
the master painters have lost one of
their most efficient workmen."
The funeral services for Mr.. Holm
gren will be held at o'clock Sunday
afternoon at Penwelfs chapel Burial
will be in Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
Flies to Altitude of 1852 Feet.

San Diego, Cal, Jan. 13.-Carrying
a passenger, Floyd Smith, pilot for an
aeroplane company, established here
today what is believed to be a new
American and perhaps worlds aIti-
tude record for hydroaeroplanes, when
he assembled 1852 feet. The flight
was made in a seaplane which is being
tested for use by the second aero
squadron, United States army Off
GERS at the army aviation school here
say Smiths record is official
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
SCHOOL HOUSE BURNS
Overheated Furnace Supposed tc
Have Caused $4,000 Fire.

Atchison, Kan, Jan. 13.-Fire at 8
o'clock this morning destroyed the
public school building at Muscotah, a
village in the western part of this
county. The fire is believed to have
caught from the furnace. The build
ing was insured for $500, which
nearly covers loss on building. A IL
brary valued at $500 was destroyed
The school will be reopened in
churches
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
An Unfailing Way
To Danish Hairs
Beauty notes.

Ugly hairy growths can be removed
in the privacy Of your own home if
you get a small original package of
tieIatone and mix into a paste enough
Of the powder and water to cover the
hairy surface. This should be left on
the skin about ? minutes, then re-
moved and the skin washed and every
trace of hair will have vanished. No
harm or Inconvenience can result from
this treatment, but be sure you buy
real advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13
WOULD Encourage Shipping,

Paris, Jan. 13.-To meet the trans
portation crisis resulting from the
shortage of maritime shipping facili-
ties, the government has decided to
ask parliament to authorize an ad-
vance by the treasury of 100000, 900
francs to ship owners, SO that they
may increase their fleets by purchase
of allied neutral vessels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-13

The following marriage licenses
have been issued from the probate
court office by Mrs. Mary Chaplin, as
sistant probate judge:
H H HENDERSON, age 90, To-
peka. and HAZEL KING, age 20, To-
peka.
FRED NICOLET, age 81, Alton,