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dent, Mrs. Natalie s. Lincoln, treas.
urer, Miss Elizabeth Poe, general sec
rotary, myself organizing secretary.
Some Of the other prominent mem
bers are Mrs. John Hays Hammond,
Mrs. Alvah Willing Astor, Julia Mar
lowe, Mrs Gibson Fahnestock, Mrs.
Hugh L. Scott. Ninety-five American
cities are represented.
Hundreds of women wanted to join
the organization, but complained that
they didn't know how to do anything,
so we started this work.
eve know, that with 100000 men
Of military age in the United States
that we would never be called upon
to bear arms, but we know we would
be called upon for aid In many ways
If this country ever goes to war. SO
we're preparing.
1.-THE pledge signed by the women
in the organization reads:
81 pledge myself to think, talk and
work for patriotism, Americanism and
sufficient national defenses to keep
the horrors Of war from Americas
shores forever.
"Tn these days Of strife and peril
I will strive to do my share to
awaken our nation and cur lawmak-
ers to the dangers of our present I'M
defended condition so that we may
continue to dwell in peace and pros
perity and may not have to mourn
states desolated by war within our
borders In so far as l am able I
will make my home center Of Amer
lean ideals and patriotism and en-
deavor to teach the children in my
care to cherish and revere our coun-
try and its history and to uphold its
honor and fair repute in tneir gener-
ation.'"
The second term Of the Lake Cen
eva school will begin Septem Der i,
Immediately after the close OF the
term now in session.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
Association 10 Playing Big Part In the
Life Of Hawkeye Regiments
on the Mexican
Border.
Is EXTENSIVELY USED !
Piano and Photograph Have Been
Donated to Tent, While Books
and Magazines Go South
by Carload.

Favorable comment on the part be
ing played by the Young Mems Chris
tian Association is being received
here in letters by relatives from
members Of the Iowa national guard
now in camp on the Mexican border
near Brownsville, Texas. The let.
ters state that the Y. NJ. c. A. head
quarters established in the camp OF
the Iowa guard is playing a big part
in the camp life Of the Hawkeye reg.
iments.
The headquarters established at
Camn Dodge virtually have been
transplanted to the Rio Grande, it is
said. A big tent has been raised
furnished with chairs and tables, and
writing material is furnished free to
the soldiers, who spend a great deal
of their leisure time in writing. A
photograph, with hundreds of rec
ords donated by people all over the
state, is located at one end Of the
tent, while piano, had been set UP
at the other end.
Books, old magazines and news.
papers are being sent from Keo-
kuk and other Iowa points to Browns
vile almost by the carload.
Later on, 1t was said, branches will
be organized in the various guard
units and it is planned to stage cham
pionship athletic events. including
foot races, boxing acd wrestling
matches.
Summarizing the purpose Of the
military Y. M. c. A. on the border
an official Of the local association said
today:
TT affords the men wholesome en-
tertainment and acts as moral
safeguard for them. Through the
field Y. M. C. A. they are enabled tc
spend their leisure in doing things
that will conserve and build up theil
moral and spiritual energy"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
Isaac Blom Walks Across the Top
Deck o. structure and Back
at $50 O'Clock This
Morning.
WAS OPEN here TO-DAY
Fred G. Chaser Drives First Automo.
bile Over New structure
Dedication on
Saturday.

Isaac Blom. 513 North Fifth street
had the distinction of paying the first
bridge fare this morning, with the
opening of the new 100000 double
decked Keokuk & Hamilton bridge.
Mr.. Blom made the trip over the
bridge and back on the second deck
at $3.50 o'clock in the morning. on
foot. The first automobile to cross
was driven by Fred G. CHASER Of this
city and Samuel Hyndman of Hancocl;
county, brought the first load of hay
across
The first woman to come across in
an automobile was Mrs Charles Al
bers Of Warsaw. Traffic this morning
was light, bridge officials stated
The bridge was opened this morning
FOR the first time. Work on this great
structure has been going on for If
teen months and although it is open
to traffic on both decks. it is still in
complete. On the first deck, new ties
and new rails are to be laid and the
passenger platform on the upper deck
Is not entirely finished. Foot pas
sengers today walked in the roadway.
This has been sprinkled with an inch
or two of sand.
An exceptionally beautiful view of
the river for miles to the south and
north, can be obtained from the top
deck of the bridge. High up above the
level of the water and almost on a
level with the town, the new bridge
gives to lovers of scenery, an unpar-
alleled view OF the river and country
In this vicinity.
The bridge is to be dedicated on
Saturday afternoon, with the program
starting at 2:00 o'clock. Keokuk Off
Gals and officials OF towns in Han
cock county will meet in the middle
Of the structure following which there
will be an address on Bridge street
by Theodore A. Craig of this city and
response by Warren H. Orr OF Ham.
ilton.
Bridge street is practically finished
how. The brick pavement has been
put in and the last stretch Of sidewalk
Is being constructed.
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bonds IL In default by about 81 $780,
10000 and Of course not a penny in
dividends has ever been paid on the
stock.
The old bridge was built to carry
the loads Of that day, when car loads
were thirteen tons and locomotives
from thirty-1ve to forty tons weight.
Modern eng ines run SO far above
that and car loads Ave or six time ,
what they were that the bridge COM
pany decided to erect modern bridge
that will allow any engine or load Of
the day to cross. In deciding on the
type of bridge they concluded that
double deck bridge, carrying all
highway traffic on an upper deck.
would give better satisfaction to the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
Democrats Of Illinois.

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-Illinois demo.
cratic chieftains met in special
meeting here today called for the pur.
pose of mapping out state cam
paign.
Resolutions indorsing President
wilson will probably be adopted, but
there will be no Endorsements of any
candidate who is seeking nomination
for state office. according to Chair
man Arthur Charles.
officers of the state central COM
mittee who are attending the meet
ing are: Isaac B. Craig, secretary;
Ernest Hoover, Taylorville, and Jerry
7 Kane. sergeant-at-arms, Chicago.
Senator Walsh Of Montana, demo
cratic western campaign manager
was scheduled to address the con-
ference.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17

unity Of railroad crossings and the
drivers Of automobiles would exercise
proper caution in approaching the
crossings.
"Out of the discussions came two
committees, one representing the rail-
roads and the other the public service
commissions. These commissions were
unanious in agreeing that caution
signs should be placed on highways
at least 300 feet from all grade cross
ings. These signs are circular, are
painted white and are "a inches in
diameter. embellished with a large
black cross and the letters. r. r.
The disc is mounted on toll post at
the side of the highway and is placed
at sufficient height as to be visible
great way down the road. The
signs may be lighted at night.
If the scheme goes through, and
all those who have taken part in the
deliberations are sure that it will go
through. every railroad crossing in
the United States will be guarded by
precisely the same kind Of signal"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17

The cut above shows the new
bridge which the Keokuk and Hamr.
ton Bridge company are erecting on
the game piers that have carried the
old bridge for forty-five years. BY an
act OF the legislature Of Illinois ap-
proved February 18th, 1865, the Han
cock County Bridge company was
given perpetual charter to bridge
the Mississippi river between Keokuk
and Hamilton and under the general
laws of Iowa the Keokuk and Hamil-
ton Mississippi River Bridge company
was Incorporated on January 18th,
1866. Congress. by act approved July
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17

26th, 1865, authorized the conolidar
ton OF these companies and through
that the Keokuk and Hamilton Bridge
company was formed.
The incorporators Of the Hancock
County Bridge company were Alex
ander Simpson, George Edmunds. Jr..
Francis M. Corby, VIM. A. Patterson,
Hiram G. Ferris, Robt. w. McClaugh-
cry. Andrew ]. Griffith, Bryant T.
Schofeld, and Phinneas Kimball. Jr.,
and for the Iowa company. H. T. Reid.
Jas. F. Cox, d. w. Kilbourne, Robt. F..
Bower, Henry Strong, Smith Hamill,
VIM. Leighton, Guy Wells, G. H. Perry,
Geo. c. Anderson. VIM. Thompson and
III. X. Love. 4Aajor McClaughery being
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public and they hoped would increase
their earnings by providing a crossing
that starting right out OF the business
district OF Keokuk. would land In I'LL.
nois without SO much as having to
cross street railway track.
Coupled with the lowest tolls on the
Mississippi river this should attract
people from far and near and be Of
great value to the business of Keokuk.
At the east end an approach Of abou.
500 feet Is brought up on grade of
per cent that corresponds with the
grade on Third street between Main
and Blondeau streets. At the west
end the approach runs level with thu
bridge floor to where 1t crosses the G..
fB. & @. tracks. and from there rises
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
This 10 the Kind Of Training uJO
Women Rockies in Camp at
Lake Geneva Arc
Getting.
WILL HELP THE MEN
Women Do Not Expect to Shoulder
Arms, But They Plan to be
Useful In Case
Of War.

LAKE GENEVA, Wis, Aug IT,
The $50 women rockies who are here
in khaki and military training so they
can think, talk and work for Ameri-
can ideals have settled down to their
routine duties and are making rapid
Roadway toward military efficiency
today.
These women represent the 499,850
other American women members of
the women's branch Of the Navy
league. They are under tie direction
of Mrs. Vylla Poe Wilson, relative of
Edgar Allan Poe and militant Qulk-
eress from Washington, d. G. She
originated the women's branch of the
league.
'"The league so far as we are con-
cerned has been organized little more
than a year." said Mrs. Wilson to-
day, "yet we have half million mem
bers. Mrs. George Dewey Is presi.
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the only one of all these now living.
Behind the building OF the bridge
was the expectation that It would form
q link for a continental line from
ocean to ocean and that enlisted in its
support the Toledo. wabash and West
ern railroad companies. the Pennsyl
vania railroad company, the Toledo
Peoria and Warsaw railroad company
and the Keokuk and Des Moines Va
ley railroad company. These roads
united in guaranteeing the interest or
the $1.000,000.00 bonds that were ~
sued to furnish the funds. In addition
to this $1,000. 100000 in stock was is
sued. Through various means all q
these roads have been relieved o.
their guarantee and the interest on tn
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
He Shot Man and Woman.

SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 17.-Detec'
tives searched today for Frank Young,
who shot and killed Miss Martini An
tone and Jack Collinson in jealous
rage near Providence hospital late
last night. They believe he took his
own life after the tragedy. Young
wished Collinson good luck a few
hours before he killed him. Young
who was in a hospital received tele-
phone call from the woman last night
and when he hung up the receiver
nurses noted he was crying. Ten
minutes later he left the hospital. AT
Q o'clock six shots were heard across
the street Collinson and the girl
were found dying.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17

to First street on a grade less than 8
per cent. In crossing Water stree,
the floor will be thirty-nve to forty
feet above that street. The iron work
for the western approach terminates
about 160 feet from Water street, as it
goes up over the lot adjoining the
building OF the Standard Oil company
and from there the bridge company
have decided across lots 7. 8 and q
strip fifty feet wide to be known as
Bridge street, to the city Of Keokuk
who are to fill and pave 1t to FIR.
street. The city has also taken steps
to condemn right of way across the
properties of Dimond and McCarty
that will extend Bridge street to a
point on Main street Just below Blom-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
HERCULES MET
HIS EQUALS
Chicag Police Are Huskier Than st
Louis "Bobbies," Strong
Man Declares.

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-"Hercules'
Fred Sommers, of st. Louis. where
he is wanted on a charge of locking
five men in a gas-house and defying
the ST. Louis force, was arrested
here last night and will be taken
back to the Missouri city today.
Two husky Chicago police had to
knock Sommers out before they were
able to arrest him.
"You fellows amt like them st.
Louis police" Sommers said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17

Collier company's property.
A close estimate of the travel over
the bridge since it was opened June
18th, 1871. gives these figures:
Footmen, 100000; vehicles. 2,70o,-
600. A fair average for each vehicle
is four to the rig, which would show
that practically l2,ooo,Ooo people have
passed over the highway on this
bridge. In addition to this 100000
have been carried by the street car
and probably 100000 more by the
steam roads. In conclusion the bridge
company are congratulating them
selves that in all these years not \
single person has been injured or lost
his life through any fault OF the COM
pany.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17

NEW YORK, Aug. 17.-Save the
garbage, says Charles P. Thornton, a
Jamaica druggist, who announced to-
day he can manufacture paper from
rubbish. He says he can rake water
uoIuo 10 eoII o. IBnb7 Iedrd uoIeu
paper.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
Editor Heads G. o. p. Bureau.

CHICAGO, Aug. 17.-Lieut. GOV. w.
" Morgan. Hutchinson, Kansas, was
today appointed to head the pupilcity
h,,reau of the western republican
camnaign at a meeting Of the western
campaign members here. he IS eur
Tor ~ the Hutchinson, Kansas News.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
Steamer GOES to Houston.

GALVESTON, Texas. Aug. 1.-THE
informed Austrian steamship Cam
pania, which has been here two years,
was towed to Houston today because
Of the advantage of lying in fresh wa
ter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17

Boston Transcript: A Texas sano
storm is generally regarded as Just
trifle superfluous by brave mliitla.
man who already considers hlmseii
full Of grit.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-17
FUNERAL RECORD
Jam &c N. Wade.

The funeral Of the late James N.
Wade was held at o'clock this after
noon from the family home, S12
Palean street. The services were in
charge Of Rev. F. C. Edwards. Burial
was in the Oakland cemetery. Mon
roe Dunn, Samuel Dunn, Richard Nc
Laughlin, John Kunzman, John Han
son and William Hall were the pail
bearers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-17
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WRITER IS FAMOUS hostess.
LEADS m ENGLISH SOCIETY.

WRITER s FAMOUS HOSTESS.
LEADS nv ENGLISH SOCIETY
rran.es evelyn, Countess Of War
wick rs peculiarly well iitted 20
write with authority on the prInDl
ul-s and problems ot social etiquette.
She rs famed In Enuusn society as
the uIfted mistress II Warwick cas-.
tie. famous Tor IT'S entertainment Of
royalty and society Daughter OF q
colonel In the British army and vita
OF the t'ih Earl Of Waruick, tine
countess has moved always In the
hIanrSt circles, constantly active not
only IN private social affairs, but also
as Il leader IN public movements She
Us actively interested In many pN.
nnthropeS: an expert gardener and
norScwomlu. experienced In every
phase Of private and public lIfr ln
town and country. q charming host
"sSt an exemplary wife. mode.
mother Through her several visits
20 America and her Intimate aC.
1ullnGnCe with many Americans Of
hlh soCIal standing she Is as muln
AN authority on uo0d manners ard
proper customs In America rs n
England.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL

At a meeting of the congregation Of
st. Paul's Episcopal Mission held on
Thursday evening, the church board
was authorized to proceed with plans
for the erection of new church
building. 1t will be erected on the
inside portion of the property OF the
Mission at Fifth and Orange streets,
to face on Fifth. Mr.. Samuel B. Zim-
mer is to be the architect.
For the present. services are being
held in the chapel of D. d. Mulligan
and Son, $50 State street. On Sunday
there will be Sunday school at 10 a
H., and morning prayer and sermon at
II. The Rev. c. Rankin Barnes is the
priest in-charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
SERVICES IN Ell CENTRIC CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The Bible School will meet at 10
a. m. An hour of profit and pleas
ure for young and old. At II the pas
tor, Rev. w. G Coniey will preach;
subject, almighty Love-" Solo by
Miss Chestnut. The choir will sing
an anthem. Prof Todd will give sell
cctions on the pipe organ. The En-
deavor will meet at 6:3$; subject
"New Work for Our Society,"" At 1880
the pastor Of the Holtville Christian
church, Rev. F. H. Hill, will preach.
All are cordially invited, especially
strangers.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
AUXILIARY TO MEET

The first monthly meeting of the
Christian Women's Missionary Socie-
ty of the State Street Christian
church will meet at the home of Mrs.
w. G.. Conley, 673 Olive street, Tues
day afternoon. An interesting pro-
gram, with Latin-America as the sub
ject, will be enjoyed. 1t will be a
study regarding the countries now
very much in the mind of the public.
A full attendance is requested for the
first meeting of the autumn,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

The Ell Centre Christian Science
Society holds services every Sunday
morning at II o'clock.
Subject today, Are Sin, Disease and
Death Real?
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
Wednesday evening testimonial
meeting at o'clock.
All services are held in Davis Hail.
corner 5th and Main streets. En-
trance on 5th street.
The reading room is located in the
same building, room 80. 1t is open
daily, except Sundays from l to 5 p.
n,
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07

The State Highway Commission has
had series of pictures made showing
the expenditure Of millions of dollars
in making California the foremost
state in construction of good roads.
The first of this series will be also
shown on Sunday night. 1t is of in
terest to every atuo owner and tax
payer You will find this program en-
tertaining and instructive.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
HIGHWAY PROGRESS
SHOWN SUNDAY At
PALACE

There will be pltny of time tonight
to enjoy the fine pictures at the Pal
ace theater before the street dance.
A five part Triangle feature and two
part Keystone Comedy will be shown.
First show starting at seven o'clock.
On Sunday night Lillian Walker is
to be seen in Blue Ribbon feature,
''The Man Behind the Curtain"
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
Classified advertisements, two
cents line per day. Minimum
charge 25 cents. Situation want
ed advertisements published free.

We have a number Of answers to
classified advertisements appearing in
this paper prior to September II. We
will be glad to have those who used
this department Of the Press call at
the office and receive the answers ad-
dl dlessed to their key letters.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

The regular Sunday services will be
held, the pastor, Walter S. Reed, will
preach morning and evening. This will
lie the last Sunday in the old building.
Next Sunday dedication services will
be held. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship, II a. m. Young Peo-
ple's meeting at $3.50; evning gospel
service, 1880 p m.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
EPWORT HLEAGUE

The Epworth League meets Sunday
evening at $50. Topic: "Witnessing
for Christ" Leader, Waldo Griffin.
Especial welcome extended to the
young people. Come and bring a
friend.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07

ALFALFA SEED-New crop, first
quality; prompt shipment. Order
direct from greatest producing sec
ton. Write for prices and free
sample. Be sure to state amount
wanted. Leo Turner. Yuma, Ariz.
1925.
FOR SALE-Peruvia Alfalfa seed
Is cents; common alfalfa seel II
cents. Send for sample. George
Fishbaugh, Yuma, Ariz. 1912
FOR sALE-3O or 40 tons Of good
alfalfa hay; one matched team Of
horses, 7 and 8 years old, 1900 lbs.
each; two sows with pigs; ID heif-
ers, TO 20 months old; 100 turkeys
and young laying hens; have rented
ranch and must dispose Of stock
quick. d. Doty, 3 miles south, 3
miles west, ga mile south. Box 49,,
Star Route. 1917
alfalfa seed; good
quality, excellent color, high germi-
nation test; common variety, 15c;
smooth Peruvian, zoe, and the ia
nous hairy Peruvian, 30c per b.,
delivered at your railroad station.
Do not buy until you have compared
my samples with seed others offer.
e. F. Sanguinetti, Yuma, Ariz. If
FOR SALE-Seed barley, $1.75.- 1-3
mile south of Main street, on Inper-
ial avenue. t. C. Cressy If
FOR SALE-Milo Maize. See R, c..
Smith, ranch 6 miles southwest of
Ell Centre. Tel. 97F21. 1910
TO LET-110 acres maize joining He
Der on the east. Taylor. Phone
20F11 .Heber. 1911
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
FOR RENT-REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT-8O acres for rent for
cotton at $3.50 per acre; 40 acres
in alfalfa now; 61s miles northwest
of Holtville; first land for cotton.
Box 651, Holtville. 1923
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07

Tor service and quality bring your
kodak work to Evan Davis St'ldjo
near the postoffice. Special prices
on large duplicate orders. Ad.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07

FOR RENT-Small rooming house.
Inquire of c. A. Shafer, 7th and
Broadway. If
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07

WEATHER REPORT
Generally fair tonight and Sunday;
southerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07

FOR RENT-Cottage of three rooms
and screen porch, furnished. 587
Commercial.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
FURNITURE

WANTED-We pay highest prices for
second hand goods. McCune Furni-
sa1re Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07

FOR SALE-SO acres, five miles from
Ell Centre, soft soil, good house, will
sell all or part, and take small cash
payment down. Balance on very
easy terms. Would take land level
ing as cash for first payment.
Might consider exchange. Address
Box Y. w., Press office-10-3O.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-07
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

FINE NAVEL GROVE adjoining city
limits; 1917 acres; plenty water,
modern equipment; capable of pro-
ducing 5000 boxes; previously car
ried modtgage Of $4,000; exchange
for going ranch or one subject to
lease; must be worth it's price and
not to exceed $4,000; no commits
sion. Address P. O. Box 405, Red
lands, Cal. If