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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04
Oh . WAR SAW
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~. P. s. wanted him to stay for a
farewell meeting OF each OF these
societies.
The next services will probably be
held by Rev. C. Brunn of Suffer, on
August 10. The hour of the services
will be announced later.
Sunday, August 9th, 2:30 p. M, at
fair grounds, Carthage will play base
ball with Warsaw; this will be the
rubber" game, as each team has
won a game.
Another car of heavy street oil has
arrived and is being put on some OF
the croe- streets, notably Fourth
street, south to VIM. P. Hammond's.
An experiment is being made by
sprinkling the dusty street with
water before applying the oil, as 1t
is thought by some the street sur
face will pack better; oil on streets
has certainly come to Warsaw to
stay. and is no experiment; we have
learned how
Mrs. Herbert F. Ferguson and little
son. Herbert, OF Lynn, Mass, arrived
Thursday for an extended VISIT with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. B.
Hoffman,.
Bert McMahan, H. c. Ferris, G. c.
Crawford. j. G. Crawford and NJ. I.
Hunt left Thursday morning in the
McMahan car for the LaHarpe races.
Owing to heavy rain, the races were
cancelled. no track; the party had a
fine outing.
The Domestic Science club met
with Mrs. Chas. Crawford Wednes-
day afternoon, Mrs. Crawford DEM
onstrating bread; there were other
demonstrators, Miss Ehle being OF
the number; there was a large at
tendance and the meeting was inter-
esting and instructive.
"a sneak thief (would be II he had
a good chance) was run out OF town,
as he ran out OF Dr.. Gaunt's rear Of
flee. surprised by some one coming
in the front door.
Gordon Nelson of KahofSa, Mo-. en-
riched Warsaw's treasury Wednes-
day over $1,000 fine and costs, for
intoxication, resisting an officer and
trespass. Two umbrella men are In
the boose for being drunk and dis
orderly, and resisting Marshal Ben
nett.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04

ing, potato pairing, canning of fruit
and vegetables, as well as the inter-
state competition. The prizes are
liberal and range from one dollar to
twelve dollars for clubs. Railroad
fare paid by the Keokuk Retail Mer-
chants club to the contestants to and
from Keokuk. Mr.. Greene. the state
club leader. will send demonstration
to any club who wishes to have the
training in the art of canning. There
will be no expense attached to this
demonstration except the fare from
the railroad station to the place of
1t is hoped that the domestic sci
ence clubs of Hancock county will
avail themselves of this offer to have
club of at least five girls to receive
instructions and compete for the
prizes offered.
Full information can be secured by
writing to Mr.. James H. Greene, state
club leader of boys and girls work,
Urbana, III.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04

WARSAW, ILL.,, Aug. 3.-The free
band concerts will end all too soon,
much to the regret OF the public,
for never were they better appreciat-
ed. nor as largely attended. The last
concert will be given some time in
September, but in the meantime the
attendance will grow larger and
larger as the time shortens. The
summer band concerts are here to
stay, the boys working hard to bet
ter the quality Of the numbers COM
posing their repertoire. Main and
Sixth streets, Saturday August 8,
to 10 p. m, Is the place and time
OF the next concert of which the
following is the program:
March ............ Royal American
overture ............... Extempore
waltz ................... Gliding
One Step All Aboard for Chinatown
overture ................. Romantlc
March ........ ......... Specialist
Song ...... A Little Bit of Heaven
Rev. Geo. Long.
Slippery Rag 49,. Miss Trombone
overture ........... Garden OF Eden
.narcn .................. Periscope
waltz ................ Loves Reply
One Step !. Wedding of the Sunshine
and the Rose
OfcIIuTc 0ibA dltnA
march ............... PerampulatOr
Star Spangled Banner
The farewell services at the Evang-
elical church were well attended,
there being present a number of peo-
pie from Hamilton and vicinity. After
the sermon OF Rev. Jagstein, Rev. B.
Matzke, who for the past year at
tended services and frequently filled
the pulpit of the Evangelical church,
asked permission 10 address the
audience. He said that as minister
and as citizen of Warsaw he wishes
to express the regret OF the ministers
OF the city, as well as the regret OF
the citizens whom he came in con-
tact with. that Rev. Jagstein was
leaving Warsaw, since he not only
was working in the interest OF his
denomination, but also for the better
ment of the community life in gen.
eral. While Rev. Jagdstein intended
TO leave Tuesday, he was requested,
II possible, to postpone his departure,
since the Ladies' Aid as well as the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04

Shaw Will Speak.
LEAVENWORTH, Kans., Aug. A.
Leslie NJ Shaw, former secretary OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04
NO BABY PLAGUE
REPORTED HERE
Doctors and Board Of Health Do Not
Know Of Any Case Of lnfan-
tile Paralysis.

There are no cases of infantile
paralysis officially reported to the
board of health in Keokuk, nor do
physicians know of any cases Of this
disease here. There have been
rumors that there is a case of this
dreaded plague in a certain section
of the city. Doctors who were asked,
said that they did not believe there
was any such case and the board of
health has no notice. 1t Is fel: by
professional men that rumor has
been started by someone who has
nothing more to do.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04
DAIRY WAGON
IN RUNAWAY
MIX 10 Spilled Along North Seventh
Street This Morning When
Horses Bolt.

Milk cans and bottles were scatter
ed over couple of blocks on Seventh
street this morning when the horses
attached to Rein Brothers milk wag-
on ran away. They started at Nor
gan street and ran to Concert, turn
ing up Concert. At Seventh and High
streets a wagon was struck by the
milk wagon but the runaways pro.
ceeded without stopping.
Bottles of milk were lost out of the
wagon and rolled into the gutter at
the side.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04
RAIN HALTS
LA HARPE RACE
Two Days Program Rolled Into One
VIII Be Given Today.
However.

LA HARPE, ILL.,, Aug. 4.-The horse
races scheduled for yesterday were
postponed because of rain, but an eff
fort will be made to run off the two
days program today. Aside from
this there will be a ten mile auto
mobile race.
Mr.. Jones, horse owner, who won
one of the races Wednesday, was
slugged last night at the fair grounds
and robbed of 5000. Two men did
the job and one was arrested, but
the one with the cash cannot be
found.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04

Goodbye, sore feet, burning feet,
swollen feet, tender feet, tired feet.
Goodbye, corns, callouses, bunions
and raw spots. No more shoe tight
ness, no more 1imping with pain or
drawing up your face in agony. ''Tiz"
is magical, acts right off. 'Tiz" draws
out all the poisonous exudations
which puff up the feet. Use "Tiz"
and wear smaller shoes. Use "Tiz"
and forget your foot mis- cry. All! how
comfortable your feet feel.
Get a 25-cent box of "E'iz" now at
any druggist or department store.
Don't suffer. Have good feet, glad
feet, feet that never swell, never
hurt, never get tired. A years foot
comfort guaranteed or money re-
funded.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04

the treasury, will speak on republic
can day" at the chautauqua here
August 2S, it was announced here to-
day. Shaw will make two other ad-
dresses in Kansas, the places to be
designated by the republican state
committee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04
CLUB DAY AT
FALL FESTIVAL
Illinois Boys and Girls Receive An
nouncements from State Agent
Reoardino Eventa.

James H. Greene, state club leader,
of Urbana H., has sent out announce
ment of the contests to be held at
the fall festival, October 4, in Keo-
kuk, Iowa, according to Carthage
paper. This event is an Interstate
Club day program and will consist of
a number of instructive and entertain
ing contests for the boys and girls OF
the three counties, namely: Hancock
county, Illinois, Lee county. Iowa
and Clark county, Missouri.
The contests consist of corn string
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04
How to Heal
Skin-Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple, but reliable and Inexpensive,
home treatment for people suffering
with eczema, ring -
worm, rashes and 7@
similar itching, burn jA1
ing skin troubles. I'm
At any reliable /.:'. w
druggists get jar of ~
resinol ointment and
a cake of resinol soap.
These are not at all expensive. With
the resinol soap and warm water battle
the affected parts thoroughly, until
they are free from crusts and the skin
Is softened. Dry very gently, spread
on thin layer of the resinol ointment,
and cover with light bandage-if nee
essary to protect the clothing. This
should be done twice day. Usually
the itching and burning stop with the
first treatment, and the skin soon bc-
comes clear and healthy again.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04
Worked FOR Father.

Worked FOR Father.
He worked in his fathers stores.
He finally knew the business from the
ground up. His father died seven
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-04

stated she didn't know of Elizabeth's
movements the two weeks before she
died. States Attorney Morris states
he will make every effort to learn
whether the Charleston rumor is true
as its verification would help the
states case wonderfully.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
A PHONE DIRECT FROM
ST. LOUIS TO PRESIDENT

st. Louis, June 3.-Work of pre-
pairing the Coliseum for the Demo-
cratic National Convention began to-
day. BY working double shifts it is
expected to have the building ready
by June u, two days before the
convention assemblies. On that date
the Democratic National Committee
will meet to hear contests for seats
in the convention.
A private telephone wire will con-
meet the Coliseum with the White
House during the sessions. The
wire will have no switchboard con-
nections and therefore never will be
busy" when President Wilson
wants to use it.
Applications for more than 1907
600 seats have been received. Less
than 5000 seats. however, will be
available to the general public.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
GUARDIANSHIP GIVEN
TO KENTUCKY SENATOR

Washington, June 3.-President
Wilson has approved the tentative
selection of Senator Ollie james, of
Kentucky. for permanent chairman
of the Democratic Convention at St.
Louis. This assures the election of
the Senator by the convention.
AS permanent chairman Senator
James will be named to head the
committee which will notify Mr..
Wilson of his nomination, as he did
after the Baltimore convention.
The President has not decided yet
where he will receive the Notiflca-
ton Committee, although his sup
porters in New Jersey are very anx-
ious that he go to Shadow Lawn"
his summer home in that State, for
the ceremony.
Senator Stone, of Missouri, has
been tentatively decided upon as
chairman of the Platform Commit
tee, and when he goes to- st. Louis
probably will carry with him the
outlines of the platform drawn up
by the President himself.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
FRIEND OF CHILDREN
DEAD AT AGE OF 1O2

Hickman, KY, June 3.-Noah
Swindle, the oldest man in Hickman,
and possibly she oldest man in the
county, died here last night sudden
ly. When he retired at $3.50 he was
apparently we'll, but at midnight his
aged wife discovered he was dead.
Mr. Swindle was 102 years old, and
ole of the most unique characters
the city has ever known, being unu-
sndlly active, spending most of his
time playing with the small children
in the naighborhood, and speaking
tc every child that came near. He
is survived by his aged wife, who is
nearly 100 years old, several child
rem and grandchildren, all of the lat
ter residing elsewhere.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
STONE TIED TO BODY OF
GIRL FOUND IN RIVER

Paducah, Ky, June 3.-The body
of a tloater found at Metropolis, H..
twelve miles below Paducah, was
not that OF Pearl KessleT. formerly
Pearl Gordon, according to Mrs. An
ME Kessler, of Paducah, mother of
the missing girl. The body was
found floating in the Ohio river
there May 81. Around it was tied a
75-pound stone with a cable wire
nine feet long. There was a cash on
the side of the woman's head. Mrs.
Kessler made a personal examina-
ton of the body. Pearl Kessler was
23 years old and was divorced from
Sam Gordon last spring. She left
home about two months ago, osten-
sibly for Dyersburg, Tenn.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
TODNADO SWEEPS TRAIN
FROM TRACKED HURT

Bloomington, ILL.,, June Given
ty-six persons were injured when
the Wabash night mail train No. Il,
bound from Chicago to St. Louis,
was blown from the tracks by tor
nado early to-day near Saunemin,
Ill.
The train was travelling forty
miles an hour when it was wrecked.
Most of the coaches were of steel
and this Is believed to have prevent
ed heavy loss of life.
Most of the injured are believed
to be not in serious condition
Three. of the Pullman ars remained
on the track and some of the pas
sengers in them did not know there
had been a wreck until an hour la
ter.
All of the injured, with the excep-
ton of Mrs. ]. b. Milward. Of Lex
ington, Ky, whose arm was frac-
tured, and A. Z. Manning, of Indian
apolis, whose hip was injured. are
from Chicago and other Illinois
points.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
STOCKHOLDERS NOTIFIED
OF THEIR INDEBTEDNESS

Paris, KY, June S.-Deputy State
Banking Commissioner Buckner
Woodford to-day mailed notices to
each of the stockholders of the de-
funct George Alexander & Company
State Bank, calling attention to their
Indebtedness, under the double liza
bility clause of the State laws, to
the creditors of the bank, and ask
ing for a settlement. The capital
stock of the Alexander bank was
100000, but Alexander, who is now
insolvent, owned one-half of this
amount. AS the stock in itself is
now valueless, according to the State
laws, the stockholders are liable for
500, the par value of the stock. on
each share owned by them. 1t is
thought about $4,000 will be added
to the assets of the bank through
this means.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
Raj. CASUALTIES IN
THREE MONTHS 10000

Washington. June 5.-More than
$4,000 persons were killed or injur-
ed in the United States by railroad
accidents during the three months
ending September 80. 1915. Inter
state Commerce Commission figures
made public here show 1881 were
killed and 4S.51s injured. The fig
ures show a net decrease of 217 in
the number killed and S.697 in the
number injured, as compared with
returns for the corresponding quar-
ter in 1914.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
HERE'S WHAT THEY GET
FOR DESIGNATING FLAG

New York, June 3.-Bouck White,
pastor of the Church of the Social
Revolution, who last night partici-
pated in the burning of the Ameri-
can flag and other national emblems
in the rear of his church. to-day was
found guilty by the Court of Special
Sessions of desecrating the Ameri-
can emblem and sentenced to thirty
days in the penitentiary and to pay
a fine of $1,000. The offense of
which he was convicted to-day was
the dissertation of the American flag
in circulars he caused to be distrib-
uted some weeks ago.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
NAVAL APPROPRIATION
BILL PASSED By HOUSE

Washington, June 2.-The second
of the big preparedness measures,
the naval appropriation bill. larger
by many millions than ever before
considered in Congress, passed the
House late to-day almost unanimous
ly. 1t carries a building program
for next year of five battle cruisers,
four scout cruisers, ten destroyers,
fifty submarines, 100 aeroplanes.
provides for Government armor
plate plant, authorizes an increase
of 1900 enlisted men, and APP
propriates a total of $269,OOO,OOO.
There were only four negative
votes-two Republicans, one Prohi-
bitiOn and one Socialist.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
Death of a Good Boy.

Joseph Henry Withrow, son of
Henry and Lula Withrow, was born
April 90. 1901, died, May 81, 1916.
aged 15 years. Henry was loved
and respected by all who knew him.
He left the sweet evidence behind
that he was a child of God and re-
allied his acceptance with Him. He
leaves behind one brother, his moth
err, as we'll as host of friends to
mourn his loss. The last words he
was heard to utter were: 1.-THE
Lords will, not mine, be done" His
funeral was preached at Equality
church at 4 o'clock Wednesday.
May 81. 1916. by Rev. Birch Shields.
Beaver Dam. to large congrega-
ton.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
An American flag and those of

An American flag and those of
several other nations were burned
Thursday night in the course of
Ceremony at the Church of the
Social Revolution in New York, Of
which the Rev, Bouck White is the
head.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
Chokes to Death ON Bean.

Owingsville. KY. June "a child
OF John Norris who lives near here.
on Burbridges Branch. got a bean
lodged in its throat and choked to
death.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07
For Sale.

Fifty-one acres of farming land.
Apply to l.. c. Brown. Special Depu-
ty Banking Commissioner. McHenry.
Ky. ats
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07

direction of the battleships. The
Fjord heard the cannonading for
over four hours while going east
around Skaw.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07

whaling station was reached, nearly
a month having elapsed since he set
out from Elephant Islands.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07

Virtue is its own reward. so it's
no wonder a man hates TO be known
as a good thing.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-06-07

The T. ]. Smith home in Hart
ford, Ky.,-eight rooms-modern
improvements. See Mrs. A. W
BENNETT. 21t4
The Washington times., 1916-12-03
LANE ANNOUNCES
CHANGES IN STAFF
Appointments, Extensions, Pro-
motions, and designations at
interior Department.

Probationary appointments, temper.
tions and resignations approved by
effective tomorrow follow:
Probationary appointments--Gener
Land Office, Christian s. Dietz, N. y,
mineral examiner, 81 800. Patent or
fice, Henry ID. Billings, d., c., messen-
ger boy. S420. Geological Survey, A.
Reed Towner, N. Y, under clerk, 5000.
Temporary appointments authorized
by CIVIL Service eolog-
ical Survey, george G Bittorf, Md, 1ith.
ographic map engraver, S85 per
month Bureau OF Mines. Charles 8.
Davis, Pa, Junior fuel engineer, 81 200.
Extension OF temporary appointment
authorized by Civil Service Commits
sion-Generai Land Office, Otto +.
Bendig, ID. G, packer, x72O. Reinstate.
ment-Patent Office, Newton Landon,
Pa, assistant messenger, SI20.
Promitions, Land Offlce--1homas j
Tydings, Missouri, clerk, 81 200 70
81 400; James Y. Hamilton, Colorado
clerk, 81 200 to $1,000. Francis II
Jenkins, Virginia, clerk. 1000 70
81 200; Louis E. Hoffman, New York
capyist, 5000 to clerk, $1,000. Bureau
OF Mines oliver G. Ralston, Colorado
assistant nietallurgist, 81, 500 to Metal
iurgist 81, 400; william B. Plank, Penn
sylyania. junior mining engineer
81 800 to assistant mining engineer
81 800; Jacob Barab,. Pennsylvania
Junior explosive chemist, ~ $50 to as
| sistant explosives chemist, N,ooo
The Washington times., 1916-12-03

George F. Hutchison, New York, jun
Miss Sarah M. Benson, Wisconsin, uyi-
der clerk. 5000 TO 5000: George 8.
Crumbaugh, Virginia, under clerk
xS4O to 5000.
Resignatlons--Gcneral Land ONCE!
at S1,4OO. Patent Office: Hayner n.
Gordon; Ohio, third assistant exam
liner at $500; Joseph X. SchofeId,
Massachusetts,, third assistant exam.
iner at 81, 500: Clarence l.. Berry, Ar
kansas, Iaborer (ciassified) at 50. 40;
Walter +. Boswell, Maryland, messen-
ger boy mt $3.50. Bureau OF Mines:
Howard II. Barker, Colorado, Junior
chemist in radio-acitivity at 81 $50.
The Washington times., 1916-12-03
Rescued From Obscurity.

The rescue OF the Statue OF Liberty
from the night obscurity into which
public careiessness and governmental
parsimony had case her for thirty
spears was accomplished b ythe pa:
ttrfotic zeal OF many Thousands OF
persons, who responded to the invita-
.tfon OF the New York World to create
a fund which would be suffieient 20
Install a system OF Hood lighting,
which Il nothing more nor less than
bathing the exterior with light from
powerful, concealed projectors.
The Washington times., 1916-12-03
WILSON DISCUSSES
. CONGRESS OPENING
Calls House Leaders Into Con-
ference to Discuss Plans
for Session.

President Wilson this afternoon
summoned Speaker Clark and Ma
Jority Leader Claude Kitcchin to the
White House for conference at
which n program will be arranged for
a Joint session OF Congress Tuesday.
at which the President Will read his
message. II In expected. however. the
discussion will be broadcned to in'
clude the program OF legislation. tho
question OF abandoning the custom
nry Christmas recess and holding
night sessions TO dispose OF the pres
sure OF business at the short session
so that an extra esion may not be-
necessary.
One question hte President will dis
cuss with the Speaker and the Major
ity Leader will relate to the plan he
The Washington times., 1916-12-03

has had under consideration OF add
In gto his message, already prepared,
IA brief address dealing with the high
ost OF living.
Flooded With Petitions.
The white House has been flooded
with petitions asking relief from pres
ent exorbintnnt prices. Many OF these
kilograms and letters suggest an EN-
barge to foodstuffs to Europe rs a
means OF forcing down prices on the
necessities OF life
The high cost OF living and the de
mand IL has brought for Legislative
relief has overshadowed every other
Issue now before Congress.
Although important railroad legis
lation In pending upon the outcome OF
which a national railroad strike may
hang, and other important matters
including conservation and prohibi
tion legislation, are up for consider
alton, the President is said TO reaiiz,
that the sweep OF public sentimen,
for relief In the food situation cannot
be ignored.
Attends Church Services.
President Wilson returned to Wash
ington shortly after o'clock thli
morning, after dcdicatinR the new
lighting system for the Statue oI
Liberty at New York. Although tired
from his trip, the President and Mrs
Wilson left the white House at II
o'clock To attend services at Central
Presbyterian Church.
The Washington times., 1916-12-03

history OF what II means: I wonder
II we remember the sacrifices. the mu'
tual concessions, the righteous Yield,
Ing of selfish right that is signified
by the word and the conception OF
liberty
81 wonder n we all wish TO accord
equal rights to all men, and so IL IN
profitable. that occasions like this
should be frequently repeated, and
we should remind ourselves OF what
sort OF image we have promised to be;
for the world is enlightened, my fel-
low citizens, by ideals, by ideas. The
spirit OF the world rises with the sac, sac,
rifices Of men; the spirit of the world
rises as men forget TO be seifish and
This, to repeat that beautiful
phrase OF. Lincoin's in his Gettysburg
address. is not a time OF self.adula.
tion. but = time OF rededication. Let
us determine the! the Hight that
lifted image OF Liberty shall be a
light pure and without reproach."