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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-03
Shipping Arrangements.

Arrangements have been made by
S. Hamill Co., through J.. A. Hamill
to shop goods from hero until other
arrangements are made. IT the goods
will be sent to Hamilps they will be
shipped by Mr.. Hani1l.
The list given above has been shown
to several of the local houses and it
is expected that individual firms will
take care of different items. It has
been suggested to the committee that
Frank Griffey is good one to look
after the securing of baseball para
phenalia. and the committee is asking
him to do so. s. Hamill Co. will give
a tobacco cutter and the ether houses
around town will supply otner articles,
it is presumed.
ANY further information concerning
the needs of the company can be
secured from Mr.. Harill or the COM
mittee members.
The Keokuk company is making a
splendid showing in the camp, the re-
port of the committee said, and this
was something that the city might be
proud of. While in soma instances
the men were lacking in equipment and
accoutrements this lack was being
supplied so far as possible. The COM
mittee took with them tobacco and
oranges for the boys, both of which
were appreciated. The troopers need
change from the regular diet and
this is afforded by the fruit and a few
other luxuries, which it will be up to
the citizens here to send.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-03
SHIPPING ARRANGEMENT

What do the Keokuk boys at Camp
Dodge need?
This question was answered this
morning in the report made by L. A.
Hamin who spoke for the citizens
committee composed OF himself, T. J..
Hickey and C. F. Skirvin. This corn
mittee officially represented Keok1lis
and made trip to the mobilization
camp last week. Their report was
made this morning to the city council.
Here is a list of the things which
are needed Immediately at Camp
Dodge by the Keokuk boys:
Alarm clock.
Tobacco cutter.
Butcher knife.
Two garden rakes.
Oil can.
/ Large salt box. Il
| Large pepper box.
Cigar scraps.
Baseballs, masks. bats and gloves
and other equipment.
| Six granite cups.
Six granite plates.
| Six granite bowls.
| Six tablespoons.
| Six teaspoons.
| Six knives and forks.
| PAIRING knives and kitchen knives
| for the mess tent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
WATERv|LLE

Under smiling skies, on a day made
to order, Waterville's Country Club was
opened for the first time to members
and invited guests. Over 1000 people
visited the grounds and buildings dur
ing the afternoon. The visitors inspect
ed the home Of the club and admired
the grounds, marvelled at the magnffi-
cent view from all sides from it's broad
piazzas. enjoyed the golf tournament
between five we'll known players, and
to the music Of Dennis orchestra danced
In the ball room of the club.
The club rooms and grounds we're
thrown open at 1 o'clock to the friends
ana invited guests Of the members and
1t was a very few moments afterward
when the people began to arrive, com
ing In automobiles and by electric cars
The golf tournament was started
promptly at O'Clock, the players he
ing Francis Ouimet, amateur chamn,on
OF the United States. Charles EswelI OF
Boston, l. w. Small of the Belmont
springs Country Club, Belmont. Mass
A. +. Noble Of the Woodland Country
Club of Boston and Alexander cbisbo1r,
president Of the Portland Club, Tbev
were Followed about the course nv
large crowd. making the rounds in good
time and showing some skilful plavinp
Each of the visiting golfers declarad
'he grounds to be ideal In every way.
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ICAPT.W.R. RUSH
VERA CRUZ fame
ITO Be RETIRED

Boston, Oct. 1S.-Captain William r.
Rush. U. S. N. commandant of the
Boston navy yard, who led the force
of 5000 marines and sailors which land
ed at Vera Cruz from the Atlantic
fleet in 1914. is to retire from the SER
vice. He was notified today that the
President had granted his application
which was made under the act provid-
ing for retirement after 40 years SER
vice.
Captain Rush, who is So years old.
was appointed from Louisiana in 1872.
He has been commandant at the local
yard since Nov. 6, 1914, and while here
received a Congressional medal for
eminent conduct in battle which was
voted him for his work at Vera Cruz.
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SALOON KEEPER
OF MILLINOCKET
I'm DEFENCE SUIT

Bangor. Me, Oct. 1s-Mrs. Nancy
Sutherland of Millinocket told the jury
in the supreme court at Bangor Tues
day that her son. Vaughan Sutherland.
now 20, once worked steadily and help
ed support her. but he got in the hab-
1t OF going to the saloon of John sa-
lem, she said. came home drunk went
from bad to worse. lost his Job and A.
nally left town. Under the specia,
Maine law she brought suit again sa-
lem for $4,000 damages, alleging that
she was dependent upon her son for
support. The jury brought in a verdict
OF $Sl2 for the mother. This was NOT
all FOR Salem. The county attorney
looked up some old cases and it was
found that two sentences Of 500 ana
costs and SO days in jail were pending
against him for violation Of the nro.
nioitory law and he was at once com.
mitted to Jail for so days on one case.
with prospects Of further time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
WINNERS IN
NATIONAL RIFLE.
MATCHES

Jacksonville, Fla. Oct. 1S.-Ffve
teams entered by the United States
marine corps captured all the prizes
in the enlisted mems matches of the
National Rifle Association today. The
Fourth Marine team with 557 out of a
possible eco finished first. Each team
was composed of six men.
The championship, company team
match was won by Co. F, LIST Ohio In.
fantry.
The LIST Iowa Infantry, with score
of S0S out of a possible 900, carried of
the regimental team match winning the
championship trophy and cash from
field of 80 entries.
The Civilian Rifle Club match went
to the Mound City team of st. Louis
which scored 702 out of 4 possible 500
Darkness overlook the firing. in the
pistol match after the slow-f1re stage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
u. S.INSPECTORS
BLAME CAPTAIN
|0F THE BAY STATE

Portland, Me-, Octf 1s.-On Captain
Levi Foren and on him alone is placed
the blame for the wreck of the steam
err Bay State of the Eastern S. S.
Corporation on the rocks Of Cape Eliz-
abeth three weeks ago last Saturday.
The United States steamboat inspec-
tors have completed their investigation
and findings and they lay the blame
gering the lives of the $50 people on
board at the door of the commander.
Captain Foren has been notified to ap-
pear before the steamboat inspectors
on the morning Of Nov. and show
cause If any exist, why his license
should not be suspended or revoked. In
the charges preferred against him, it
is alleged that gas buoy was passed
and departure taken from it for Port
land head on the assumption that 1t
was the buoy marking the Cape Eliz-
abeth lightship station but it proved
to be Old Anthony.
It is the claim of those preferring
the charges against the captain of the
Bay State that this buoy should not
have been left until it had been identi-
fed beyond a doubt.
1t is also charged that the lead was
not used in sounding or to help in de-
<ermining the position of the buoy by
a line Of soundings in conjunction with
the nature of the bottom. Allegation
that the ship was run at full speed from
Old Anthony to the shore in direct OPP
position to navigation rule Is. Is also
made against Capt. Foren. The decision
of the inspectors and the charges pre-
ferred against the captain are the re-
suit Of thorough investigation Of the
Bay State wreck in the course of which
many witnesses were examined, includ-
ing Capt Foren, officers Of his ship and
officers Of other ships familiar with the
Maine coast. e..
Capt. Foren will appear before the
same inspectors for trial as those who
Investigated the wreck. He will be ex.
tended the privilege Of being repre-
sented by council and may summon wit
nesses in his defense. In the event that
he should be found guilty he may ap-
peal to the supervising United States
steamboat inspector at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
P|TTSFIELD

A supper and entertainment will Be
given at the Universalist church Friday
evening. Oct. 20. under the auspices Of
Fhlentoma Lodge. I. O. O. r. Supper
will be served from $50 to under the
direction of committee consisting of NJ
7. Burns. P. ]. Written and L. g. Pooler
The farce Scenes in a Restaurant will
be presented. by a good local cast. The
entertainment committee consists OF Hen.
~ Wilcox. Moses T. Burns and Chester
Frost
0. H. Drake. Henry Wilcox and M. T.
Burns, delegates from Phlentoma Lodge,
l. O. Q. F.. went to Bangor Wednesday
to attend the meeting of the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arson Smith. Of Grove
Hill announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Alton c. Smith, to Arnold
w. Dodge Of this town. Miss Smith Is .
graduate Of M. c. /. IA. Mr.. Dodge, NJ.
c. I. 10. was a former resident Of Troy
and holds the position at present as local
manager Of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea
store on Middle street. The marriags.wtll
take place In the nsar future. - y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
UNI. OF maine
Maine Masque Begins Seasons
Work for Banner Drama
Year

The members Of the University of
Maine Masque have already begun on
the seasons work of making this a
banner year in Maine dramatics. Fol-
lowing their custom Of previous years
Of presenting in alternate years,
Shakespearian and modern plays, the
Masque officers have chosen three play
let's. of one act each. The first to be
presented will be 1.-The Day that Lin
coin Died" by Prescott Warren and
Will Hitchins. This is a serious little
play, presenting the mode and feelings
Of memorable day in American his
tory. The second is. "A Girl to Order"
by Bessie Wreford Springer; a delight
full college comedy of merit. The third
is, The Beau Of Bath" by Constance
Darcy Mackay This is, a poetic play
Of exquisite beauty, in which Sumner
Cobb II, will play his farewell. to the
Masque.
Trials for the characters will begin
immediately and, many have signifled
their intention Of trying out for the
Masque.
The officers of the Masque for this
season are: Howard B. Hitler, business
manager; Donald B. Perry, assistant
manager; Windsor P. Dageett, produc-
er; and Charles B. Brown, faculty
treasurer.
The Junior class held it's annual
election Tuesday in the gymnasium
The following officers were chosen
President, Charles A. Jortberg of Port
land; vice president, H. N. Jones OF
Peabody, Mass; treasurer. l.. W.
Gammell Of Attleboro, Mass; secre-
tary, Miss Ruth Chalmers Of Bangor;
student council. E. L. Newdick, G.. S.
I.ongley; executive committee, Francis
Head. j. E. Spiers, T. H. Crawshaw
and c. T. Giberson; hockey manager,
NJ. V. Crockett; basketball manager, H
D. Watson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
N. c. DIRECTORATE
lis INCREASEDAT
ANNUAL MEETING.

Portland, Me-, Oct. 1s.-The directo-
rate OF the Maine Central Railroad was
increased to IA at the annual meeting
of the stockholders today by the addi-
ton of Thomas P. Shaw of Portland
and Seth M. Carter of Lewiston. All
the old directors were reelected. Mr..
Shaw formerly was treasurer and Mr..
Carter is a member of the counsel OF
the road. The directors Of the subsid-
iary companies were reelected. Meet
ines of the various boards of directors
followed.
Morris Mcdonald was reelected
president and Charles H. Blatchford
clerk of the Maine Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
GREAT CROWD
WAITS TWO HOURS
AT GRAND RAPIDS

Grand Rapids. Mich, Oct. 1s.-Chas
E. Hughes reached Grand Rapids, more
fatigued than he had been at any time
since he began campaigning. He found
the Coliseum filled to overlooking with
an audience that had waited two hours
The nominee outlined in detail his
views on the protective tariff ana the
Adamson law He also reiterated his
declaration that he favored a world
court Tor the settlement Of information.
al disputes that are justifable, and for
the development Of international leRts.
lation
MI. Hughes program called for his
departure early tomorrow for other
points in Michigan and for Youngstown
~ wnere he Will deliver the last snasch
OF his trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
REPORT. WILLIAM
.THAW, AVIATOR,
KILLED IN WAR

New Haven, Conn.,. Oct. 18--William
Thaw, former Yale student, who has
been with the aviation corps of the
French army since the outbreak of the
war, has been killed in action, accord
ing to word just received here from S.
S. Walker, member of the senior class
at Yale. who is serving with the French
army.
The letter containing word of Thaws
death was written by Walker to Lyt-
Teton B.. p. Gould. The part of the
letter referring to Thaw is quoted as
follows:
1.-Two of the American aviators have
gotten the wooden cross in the last
week. We have just heard that Bill
Thaw, Yale ex-'15, was killed few
days ago. 1t doesn't come out in the
papers"
The letter bore the date of Sept. 20.
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."HONEY F|Tz"
WILL remain IN
BAY STATE RACE

Boston, Oct. 1s.-John +. Fitzgerald.
Democratic nominee for the United States
Senate, who announced a few days ago
that he was ready to withdraw IF 1t is
to the advantage of President Wilson
and the Democratic ticket" decided to-
night to remain in the race. His de-
cision was announced after a conference
with party leaders.
In a formal statement Mr.. Fitzxerald
invites Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, his
Republican opponent. to speak from the
same platform with him on every posi-.
BILE occasion before election day SO as 20
afford the people of the state "a good
means of deciding between the widely
divergent political principles Of each and
the personal ability and sincere inten-
lions Of each to maiptain the principles
for which he stands"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

washington. Oct. 1s.-The United
states will not feel called upon to make
public any statement on the raid of
the U-5s or the submarine situation in
general, 1t was learned authoritatively
today. as a consequence of the state
ment in Parliament by Viscount Grey.
British secretary of state for foreign
affairs, that his government would not
make any official representations to this
country until such announcement Is
made here.
This government, it was said. would
not feel itself more called upon ia
make statement to the allies about
German belligerent operations off the
American coast than it would to report
to Germany the recent visit of the
French cruiser Amiral Aube to an Am
erican port or other allied operations or
this side Of the Atlantic.
Information probably would be sup
piled. however, If requested. At pres
ent the state department is making q
study of the whole submarine situa-
ton but is not now contemplating the
issuance of general regulations such as
have been adopted by small European
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
UNITED TEXTILE
WORKERS HEAR
ROBERT INVADE

New York. Oct. 1S.-The annual con-
vention of the United Textile Workers
of America, which is being held here
through this week, was addressed to-
day by Robert M. McWade of Wash
ington, D. c., Federal conciliator, on
the work of the Federal Board of Me-
diation and Cancellation in bringing
workers and employers together. He
declared that great improvement in the
relations and mutual understanding
between the two had been brought
about by the board.
The convention which began Monday
is said to be the largest ever held by
the organization, there being los dele
gates present. A number of commit
tees on amendments to the constitu-
ton and bylaws and on resolutions
were appointed today and are expected
to report tomorrow. The election of Of
ficers will be held Friday. John Golden
of Fall River, Mass, president of the
organization, is presiding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19

there was no invisible government at
Albany. and if l am elected President
Of the United States there will be no
invisible government in Washington.
II believe In government according
to the intent Of our constitutional sys-
tenn. am opposed to abdicting official
or moral right to force. I am opposed
to every sort of influence which can
change the proper current of our pub
lie affairs.
Il propose that in all that we do to
settle the grave problems that will I'M
doubtedly confront us, we proceed in
the American manner to judge the
facts, to legislate and to execute in ac-
cordance with our best ability.
! do not propose that laws shall be
passed without inquiry, at the demand
of anyone. 1 do not propose tina any
mysterious influences shall brood over
the Hobbies of the Capitol. 1 propose
that we shall have government in the
open in accordance with the principles
Of our institutions and that we put into
effect the policies now NEEDED to up
build our prosperity and maintain our
institutions
Cane from Lincoln Rail
MIR. Hughes was presented here by
the Hughes-Fairbanks Club with a
cane which he was told was made from
a rail split by Abraham Lincoln, and
presented by Lincoln to D. S. Wal
bridge at Kalamazoo in 1885, In ac-
knowledging the gift. Mr.. Hughes said:
1 cannot think at this time Of any
henediction that can possibly fall upon
the American people equal in import
ance to the benediction we have receiv-
ed from the memory of the gentle hu-
mainly Of Lincoln. II ever there was a
time when we needed the spirit Of Lin
coin in public life that time is now"
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BUSINESS men
WANT new HAVEN
HOLD STEAMERS

Washington, Oct. 1S.-The New Haven
Railroad and the Boston and Providence
chambers of commerce and approximate
ly so large New England manufacturing
concerns filed briefs with the Interstate
Commerce Commission today urging that
the New Haven be permitted to continue
stock ownership and service of the, New
England Steamship Co. and other Long
Island sound steamer lines.
The New Ravens petition and brief set
forth that the transportation needs Of
New England justify the operation despite
the provisions of the Panama canal act
which prohibits joint ownership Of COM
peting rail and water lines.
The New England manufacturers In
their brief say that while they have
differed bitterly on other transportation
questions they are a practical unit in ia
vor of the roads retention Of the sound
lines and the practically unanimous voice
of New England shippers protests against
the disjointing Of a satisfactory services"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-19
British Government Will
Not Press Further Inquiry
on Raid of Submarine U=53

countries which have the question be-
fore them
Complete information is now in the
hands of the department as to the
sinking of the Ave ships off the New
England coast by the U53. but no an
nouncement is expected before it has
had an opportunity to study the de-
tails carefully.
Rear Admiral Knight at Newport has
sent on statements of the ship captains
and of American naval officers on the
scene with their opinions as to the
precautions taken for the safety of
passengers. The only phase of the sit
uation where complete detail is lack
ing is as to what information the sub
marine captain may have secured when
in harbor. This is still being Investigate
ed especially in view of Viscount
Grey's intimation that it might be
made a basis of claims against this
country. In a similar case, Spain has
been pressed for damages by France
for information gained by a U-boat at
Cartagena which resulted in the loss
of French ships Immediately after the
vessel left port.
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n. NOTE
is NOT ACCEPTED
lat APARTMENT

washington. Oct. 18.-Reports tnat
,,s German note Of February is for the
settlement of the Lusitania case hao
been accepted by the American gov
eminent and was soon to be puohsneo
BIZ the state department, caused Ac'-
Ing Secretary Of State Polk to author
ize the following statement TO-DAY:
.rhe note has not been accepted and
"a not TO be given out The state de-
nartment is not to be drawn into
discussion Of this case at this time.
Mr.. Polk refused to discuss the ques-
ton further.
The last draft of the Lusitania men,
orandum which was addressed TO Sec
rotary Lansing by Count Won Bern
storff last February and has since re-
manned Enacted upon. has been publish
cd in substance at least twice since 1t
was delivered. It's text never has been
given out.
It begins by referring to the con-
ditions prevailing in the war area OF
the North Sea and states that submar-
inc warfare around the British Isles
was inaugurated by Germany In retail
alton for what she considers an 1llegai'
blockade Of Germany. It continues that
Germany considers warfare OF repr1s-
ais justified by the action of Great Brit
ain, describing Great Britain's action
as "inhumane" and points out that neu-
trail vessels have been affected by what
are described as the efforts of the Brit
ish government to starve Germany.
It states further that the method of
conducting submarine warfare has been
modified out of regard for the long
standing friendship between the United
States and Germany because lives of
American citizens had been lost.
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ZEPPELIN RAID
KILLS over 400 :
|0N SEPT.23
Eye Witnesses Tell Stories of At
tack on England

Berlin, Oct. 1S.-(By wireless to Say
villel.-Eye-witnesses of the Zeppelin at.
tack on England on Sept. q report. &C.
cording to the Overseas News Agency,
that bombs hit the Grimsby barracks,
killing more than 400 soldiers and that
about 60 men were killed on board a
cruiser which was hit by a bomb. 1t is
said that Regent street. London, was
for the most part laid in ruins.
Eye witnesses state that more than
100 buildings were badly damaged. some
Of them being completely wrecked" says
the news agency. THE damage is esti-
mated at more than 100000 Regent
street, London, which is the main artery
in ruins. In a southern suburb Of Lon
don an ammunition factory was blown
up.
I'm Liverpool a bridge and track were
damaged so badly that it will be impos-
sible to use them for long time. Sever
al benzol tanks near the Thames were
damaged.
1.-The Grimsby barracks were hit and
more than 400 soldiers were killed. A
cruiser with four tunnels which was an
chored in the Humber was hit by bomb
and about go men were killed. Two other
warships were damaged badly. At Hull
some buildings were damaged so badly
that only the walls remained. Great CAM
age was inflicted on ammunition factories
and railroad stations at Leeds. An alco-
hol factory and other buildings at
Portsmouth were struck, IL cars loaded
with horses were destroyed, a dock was
damaged and railroad cars were blown
up"
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COLD WEATHER
FOR SATURDAY

Washington. Oct 1s.-The tropical hur-
ricane which struck the Gulf coast today
is greatly decreasing in intensity as it
moves northward and is causing rains
which the weather bureau expects will
overspread most Of the country east of
the Mississippi Thursday and Friday.
Travelling eastward from Montana. Wy
oming and the Dakotas is a cold wave
which is expected to cause snow and
freezing weather in the Upper Lake re-
zion Friday and a lesser drop in tenn
perature through the East Friday NIGHT
or Saturday.