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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
kEoKUk POWER COMPANY MUST
DEFEND CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
TO STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
ALLEGED TO IMPEDE
TRAFFIC BELOW KEokuk
Charge Made That Dam Holds Back
Natural Flow Of Water and Makes
Navigation Difficult - Suit Filed in
Federal Court at Springfield, Ill
Low Water Causes Accident to Boat.

keokuk. Oct. 20. - This Streckfus
steamboat line has filed suit for dam
ages of $4,000 against the Mississippi
River Power Company which operates
the keokuh dam. The suit was filed III
the United States court al Springfield
The cause. of action which the Streck,
tus people claim they have against tho
company operating the dam is that
the dam interferes with steamboat
traffic below Keokuk.
The complaint made by the Streck-
fus Company rays that the plaintiff is
engaged IL operating a line of steam
boats running from ST. Louis, Mo-, to
ST. Paul, Mimi, and intermediate
points; ST. Louis to Burlington. Iowa.
and intermediate points; anu St. Louis
to Quincy, Ill, and intermediate points.
taking both freight and passengers, and
il used its boats for the carriage and
transportation of freight and passengers
for hire and il used the Mississippi
river from and TO and between the
above named points, as a public high
way TO navigate its boats and trans
port its freight and Passengers.
Dam Stops Traffic.
The complaint then points out that
on Feb. 81, 1911, the Mississippi River
Power Company wrongfully, unlaw-
fully, and neSligently erected and
maintained dam in and on the Mis-
sissippi river at or near keokuk- Iowa,
and Hamilton, H., which dam, on ac-
count of the negligence of the defend
ant in the operating and maintaining
of the same causes and permits the
river below the dam. - fluctuate or
rise and fall. thus causing the sand
and debris to accumulate and gather
in the channels of the river below the.
dam so as 10 impede river navigation
between keokuk, Iowa. and Alton, H.;
that also, in allowing the water to flow
thru the dam at Irregular Intervals.
causes a rise and fall in the river be-
low the dam which hinders and re
tards navigation and keeps steamers
from plying the river on their regular
course and trips, and the plaintiff
AYERS that one of the steamers in con-
sequence Of the negligent and wrong
full act of the power company ran
aground and struck a sand bar.
Puts Damage at $4,000.
The steamboat company asks $4,000
damages, saying because Of this acct
dent it was at great expense, extra
feeding of passengers, extra feeding OF
the crew, damages sustained from the
loss of not reaching destination and
returning on the schedule time, the ad-
ditional coal burned and consumed, the
additional wages and hire paid for de-
lay and places its damages at $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20

now being obtained by some cities by
enlisting the service OF Junior organi-
cations and how the boys themselves
are being encouraged to public spirited
action.
Speakers at today's sessions included
r. G. Grassfield. of Newton, on THE
Value of the National Association:
c. H. Weller Of the university. on
Selling City; John Wunderlich, of
Cedar Rapids, on How to Maintain
Interest in the Commercial Club; Il.
H. Faxon, of Des Moines, on THE
Value Of Organization: ]. n. Weiden-
Teller, of Ottumwa, on Methods of In
creasing Membership and Floyd
Douglass. of Mason City, on What the
Commercial Club Can Do to Assist the
Retailer" Irving Norwood, Of Daven-
port, conducted a question box.
The visitors will be guests at the
Iowa Purdue game Saturday after
noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
RExFoRo, SONG WRITER, DEAD.
"SiIver Threads Among the Gold,' How.
ever, Was Not Poets Favorite.

Green Bay. Wis, Oct. 1s.-Eben Eu-
gene Rexford, noted Wisconsin poet
and author, who wrote the ballad, Sill
yer Threads Among the Gold" died
here yesterday of typhoid fever. He
was SIS years old.
MI Rexford began writing for news
papers when IA years aid and had con-
tributed 10 nearly all the leading maya :
zines He wrote much about horticul-
ture and Horticulture, on which he was
considered an authority. He also was
interested In social improvements work.
His favorite poem, perhops, altho it
Is almost unknown. was not Silver
Threads Among the Cold but When
Silver Threads Are Gold Again.
2 stanza of which follows;
You tell me we are growing old
And show the silver in your hair,
Whence time has stolen all the gold
That made your youthful tresses
fair;
But years can never steal away
The love that never can grow old,
So what care we for tresses gray
Since love will always keep its gold?
Mr. Rexford was born in Johnsburgh,
y. Y, July Is, 1S4S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
PIMPLY? WELL, DON'T Be!
People Notice 1t. Drive Them OF
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass YOU
much longer if you get package of DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets few nights.
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the
liver with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets,
the successful substitute for calomel-
there's never any sickness or pain after
taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and just as effec-
lively, but their action is gentle and
safe instead of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste"
a bad breath, dull, Istless, mo good"
feeling, constipation. torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil; you will know them by their
olive color. u ssS>~
} DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
Take one o. two nightly for a week.
See how much better you feel and look.
l0c and 25c per box. All druggists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
Those new Bran
Foods "a new one i,


Foods "a new one Is
born every week-a recog-
milton of the need of food
laxatives instead of drug
laxatives. The problem OF
presenting bran to the hui
man stomach in colnbina-
ton with q nutritious, easily
digested food was solved
twenty years ago by the m
vention of Shredded Wheat
Biscuit, the food that supplies
all the bodybuilding mater
ial in the whole wheat grain
in a digesdble form. COM
bined with bran which u
Natures laxative. a boiy-
building, Strengthening
food. Serve with milk or
cream Or sliced peaches and
cream or other fruits. Made
at Niagara Falls. N. 7.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
Motto. to Creditors.

In the matter OF the assignment Of
G. o. Gauthun. for the benefit Of cred
itors.
To Whom It May Concern and to the
Creditors Of q. o. Gauthun:
Notice Is hereby given. that G. O.
Gauthun Of Marshalltown. Iowa, did
heretofore make and execute to the
undersigned deed Of assignment for
the benefit Of all his creditors. con-
veying to said assignee all Of his real
and personal property Of every kind
and nature except that which may by
law be exempt from execution, and
that the undersigned as such assignee
has entered his acceptance hereunder
and has qualified AZ such assignee and
has fled lnis bond with aiiretieA an
proved by the clerk OF the District
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20

i. : :.
Court of Iowa in and for Marshall
county, and that an inventory has
been fully made Of the property rights
and credits belonging to said assignor
and that any and all claimants having
or holding claims against said 9. Q.
Gauthun shall within three months
from, this date present to the under-
signed at his Office at the corner Of
Center and State streets in the city OF
Marshalltown, Iowa, or cause to be
filed with the clerk OF the District
Court of Marshall county. Iowa under
oath, proof Of such claim or claims as
any such creditor may have against
said 6. 9. GGaa.fuTi. K t85E.. ;S,.sE
Dated at Marshalltown, Iowa. this
18th day OF October 1916.
WILL NJ. ONION.
| Assignee.
BY r. f. Northup. his attorney.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
ADVOCATES BOYS CLUBS.
Value Of Junior Organizations En-
phasized by Charles City Club Official

phasized by Charles City Club Official.
Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City, Oct. 20.-Formation Of boys
clubs in town and city as an aid to the
commercial club was proposed by c.
NJ. BEEN. of Charles City. at the con-
ference here today Of commercial club
secretaries. Among the things that the
Juniors may do with profit to the city,
according TO Mr.. BEEN. are:
Conduct cleanup campaigns.
Make sanitary surveys.
Perform patrol and inspection ser
vice.
Aid in fire prevention.
Make industrial surveys.
Take part in yard and garden con-
tests.
Handle good roads patrols.
Inspect street lighting and other
forms of public service.
Mr. BEEN told how good results are
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
Scranton Man Robbed.
TO imes-Republican.

Special TO Times Republican.
Scranton. Oct 20.--Lee Nelson. who
has been working in Nebraska, ar
rived home yesterday. Somewhere be-
tween here and the place he boarded
the train he was robbed of SAT In mon
ey and his nearly new gold watch. He
says he fell asleep on the train, and
when he woke up found that he had
been robbed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20

Gelatin golf tees are superior to
those made of sand, on the spot. and
are more cIeanly. As they are soluble
there is no responsibility of their lit
tering the ground when they are gem
erously made use of.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-20
Moyinello hstnntonec..
Bleaching Treatment

MAKES any skin from two to
AV4 five shades lighter the very first
time, without irritation or injury. This
method is exceptionally effective for use
on yellow or streaked necks.
FREE sample of Whitening
l. Cream and valuable Booklet on how
to care for the skin.
MARY z. STROUD
20s Masonic Temple
Phone green 1871
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Rea, Honor for Augusta Boy.

The plain news announcement that
an Augusta boy had been elected man.
ap;ne editor of the Harvard Crimson
does not carry to the average reader
the full meaning of the honor. For 1t
is an honor and high one. the
Harvard Crimson is not an ordinary
college publication Of uncertain issue
and quality, but responsible daily
publication that is widely quoted. 1t
is published in a new $4,000 building
With splendid equipment and talent.
We congratulate Mr. Edward Allen
Whitney as the first Maine student so
honored. 1t is fitting that it should
first come to student from the Capt.
tai city.
With many hundreds of students
from all over the country and such
active competition for preferences, the
Young man who attains the managing
editorship of the university's publica-
ton must indeed be competent.
That Young Whitney also stands
high in the favor and friendship of his
fellows, is evidenced by the following
cl,bs and societies of which he is a
member:
Dramatic Club, Cercle Francois,
Speakers Club, Stylus Club. Pi Eta
Society, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity,
Institute, Dickey, Signet Club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

for s1,4s7,o0o. Mr.. McAdoo PAID
stillwen q Co. $4,000 for this report
which practically duplicates that OF
the Government engineers, and Con-
gress would like to know why ne oio
it. Furthermore, contractors pro-
nounce the Stillwell report "a queer
document" inexplicit and unsatis-
factory. They say it so groups eie-
vators. chimneys, generators, etc., as
10 make it practically impossible to
bid on It intelligently. However.
number of contractors tried to bid on
#. The General Electric Co. for in
stance, spent 5000 preparing their
estimates. When the bids were re-
ceived they exceeded the amount ap-
proprtated. Then-and this seems to
call for the most explaining-three Of
the bidders were advised by phone
that they must revise their bids and
that they could eliminate certain fea-
lures Of the specifications. Mr.. NC
Adoo then awarded the contract to the
w. G. Cornell co. Of Washington. their
bid being $1,397,4s4. The other bid
ders, including the Potomac Electric
Power Co., the Geo. E. Wyne Co., the
General Electric Co., and the Hanley
Mechanical Equipment Co.. all pro-
tested against the unfairness of such
methods in awarding contracts, out
McAdoo summarily dismissed their
complaints, awarding the contract TO
suit himself. When asked why Mr.
McAdoo expended $4,000 for a USE
less examination and report by private
engineers, etc, the Chief Engineer OF
the Treasury Department, Eugene ;.
Thompson, said. Now you are getting
into politics, and that is sore spot
then refused to say anything more.
II Congress fails to investigate ana ar
their traordinary procedure 1t will
be solely because Mr.. McAdoo is the
Presidents son-in-law and president
Wilson's influence saves him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
COMING EVENTS

Jan. 17-19-U. of NJ. extension schools at
Hampden, Vienna and North Shaplegh.
Jan. 19-Maine State League of Loan
ing, Lewiston.
Jan. 2o-22-U. of NJ. extension school
Exeter and Durham.
Jan. 2O-Maine State Highway Commits
sion hearing on selection of State high
way between Brunswick and Augusta, at
$50, State House, Augusta.
Jan. 20-22-Maine State Checker Asso-
citation third annual tournament, Norway
Jan. 21-Annual school of instruction of
18th district, Knights of Pythias, at
Jan. A-Ss-U. of NJ. extension schools at
Jan. 24-2S-Bangor Theological Semi
nary 18th annual convocation week,
Bangor.
Jan. 26-Episcopal convention to elect
successor to late Bishop Robert Goldman,
Jan. 27-2s-Maine Board of Accountancy
examination of applicants for certificates
as Certified Public Accountants, City
Jan. 2-2s-U. Of NJ. extension schools at
Exeter and Durham.
Feb. 2-4Course of lectures by Former
President len TT, Taft at U. of NJ. College Of
Feb. 7--short winter course in horticul-
ture and poultry management begins at
U; Of NJ, Orono.
Feb. 7-12Sixth annual United CONNER
cial Travellers Food Fair, Bangor.
Feb. 17-Maine Shriners' annual ball.
Lewiston.
Feb. Estate Boys Y. NJ. c. A. con-
ference, Fairfield.
Feb. EDUCATIONAL Convention of Com
mons Clubs entertained by Colby Chap
ter, Waterville.
Feb. H-26-Portland automobile show.
Feb 2-Kennebec County Rural Letter
Carriers Association annual session. AL
gusta.
Feb. 25.Bowdoin Interscholastic League
debates: Portland High VS.. Cony High
at Portland; Lewiston High VS. Edward
Little High at Lewiston; Biddeford High
vs. Westbrook High at Westbroof:
Brunswick High VS.. Lisbon Falls High
at Lisbon Falls.
March .23-Republican State Convention
at 10, City hall, Portland
March democratic State Conven-
April 1s-Maine State Branch, National
Association OF Letter Carriers, annual
convention, Hallowell.
May l7-Grand Lodge. Knights Of Py-
thias. annual convention Bangor.
wick. - aiis-
May so-Bowdoin College examination.
Brunswick. '
June 21-Bowdoin class Of 1910 rern,o,,
New Meadows Inn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

II VIM. g. McAdoo. Secretary of the
Treasury. were not the son law Of
President Wilson. Congress would
promptly institute an investigation Of
certain Of his transactions which in
the estimation Of many members call
for prompt and extensive explanation.
Last year Mr.. McAdoo asked for
100000 to erect a power plant for
certain Government buildings. Con-
sress thought the estimate extrava-
giant and appropriated $500, 900, maxi
ing $4,000 Immediately available for
an investigation Of the practicability
Of the scheme. This task was assigned
to the engineers regularly in the en-
ploy Of the Government. They made
an exhaustive investigation and re-
ported that the plant could not be
erected for the amount APPROPRIATED
Then Mr.. McAdoo gave to L. B. Still
we'll & Co.. Of New York. a private
concern. the head Of which, Mr.. Still
we'll, had been associated with Nc
Adoo in the building Of the McAdoo
tube, the contract for making an in
vestigation and report. Stillwell &
Co.'S report merely sustained that
made by the government engineers.
but added that by eliminating a part
CT the propoSed nlant 1t could be built
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
A Reorsttable Incident.

: A Democrats high in the councils
of. his party said on Saturday:
! We'll, / suppose the Journal will
holler on Monday-and l don't blame
eem. I hate to see the Supreme Court
dragged into politics"
We are not going to "holler' but we
do regret the undignifed, impolitic and
h,ncalled for boast Of Governor Curtis
.at Bangor. We had not believed II
possible for a man big enough to at
tain the Maine governorship by any
hook or crook, to so far forget the
dignity Of his high Office or to reach a
stage Of enthusiasm while in sober
mind, as to publicly display his
political power in a boast Of coming
of3cial act.
We are sorry that the high court Of
Maine is to lose SO able and judicial 4
mind as that of Justice Spear. and we
deplore the Democratic necessity for
making Of that gentleman's retirement
q political football. II Justice Spear
was to be retired simply and solely
because he has been loyal to the great
principles which animate the Republic
can party. why could it not have been
made in the usual manner? Why
should the announcement that Justice
<< he Mt a
contained, il not courtesy, at least an
element Of respect and kindness?
We have been told that leading
Democrats Of the State had urged the
Governor to reappoint Justice Spear,
fearing retaliation by the next gov
ernor Of Maine who is sure to be Q
Republican. But the Governor chose
a meeting OF Third district Democrats
to flaunt his defiance Of Republican
wrath and Of Democratic judgment
and fair play.
We do not know that the next Re-
publican governor will name Repub-
licans in place of Democratic justices
whose terms expire, but we can safely
announce thus far in advance that no
Republican who is elected governor of
Maine will select political whooptodo
to announce the retirement Of a judge
of the Supreme bench and to name his
successor.
Some men large enough to be hon.
ored by appointment to the Supreme
Court. would Indignantly refuse a
nomination that was given the public
in such undignified manner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
WHAT WEAK WOMEN NEED
We Have It in Remedy Containing
the Three Oldest and Most Famous
Tonics Known.

Vinol contains the three oldest ana
most famous tonics known to medi.
cine, viz.-the medicinal extractives of
fresh cod livers. without oil, pepton-
ate Of iron and beef peptone.
That is why Vinol is such a won.
derful remedy for weak, rum down
persons. feeble old people, delicate
children, and to restore strength after
sickness. Read this testimony.
Savannah. Ga. II was weak, ner-
vous, rundown, had no appetite, and
could not sleep,I I had tried medicines
without any benefit, and one day the
nurse asked me to try Vinol. I did so
and it made me feel like new wo-
man. It has restored my strength and
can do all my own Homework.
would not take anything for the good
Vinol has done me- Sarah White.
We return money in every such
case where Vinol fails to benefit the
purchaser.
Bowditch- Webster Co, Druggists.
Augusta, Me. Vinol is sold in Water
vile by w. c. Hawker and in Halo
well by Guy K. White.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
The World War a Year Ago
Today-Jan. II.

Germans captured La Bois-
selle. near Amiens, France, by .
q night bayonet charge.
In southern France and Upper
Alsace fog and snow rendered
army movements difficult
Russians claimed success in
counterattack to recover
ground lost on the 18th west Of
the Vistula. The report said
that the German defenders were
virtually annihilated." Aus
trials heavy guns engaged bonn
harding Tarnow, Galicia,- were
silenced by Russian artillery.
Russia also reported the defeat
Of the Turkish division at Jeni-
kier, In the Caucasus. Turkish
reports, however, claimed the
victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
Arlington Grange.

An interesting meeting of Arlington
Grange was held Tuesday evening. After
the routine business the worthy master
called a recess, after which the officers
were ably installed by Deputy l.. H. Ford
of Whitefield, assisted by Mrs. Lizzie
Northey of Cooper's Mills Grange. The
following are the new officers: Master,
Frank Knight; overseer. Fred Turkey;
lecturer. Forest Partridge; steward, Ar
thur McCurdy; assistant steward, Henry
Place: chaplain. Lizzie Partridge; treas
urer, NJ. p. Doyle; secretary, Lizzie
Chisam; gatekeeper, Geo. Hanley; Ceres,
Alice Hanley; Pomona, Alice Naray;
Flora. Mary McGrath; lady assistant
steward, Lizzie Tobin; pianist. Mrs. NJ.
P. Doyle An oyster supper was served
by the three lady officers. After the in
stallation the meeting was called to or
der and interesting remarks from l.. II.
Ford, on several topics. Visitors were
present from Whitefield, Coopers Mills.
jefferson and North Newcastle. This
was followed by stories, Rotations and
songs. our pianist presiding at the piano
with much ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

Pinkham' s Vegetable Compound My
mother bought it and the next month I
was so we'll that worked all the month
without staying at home day. am
in good health now and have told lots Of
girls about it. Miss CLARIcE NORM,
% Russell Street, Taunton, Mass.
Thousands of girls suffer in silence
every month rather than consult ply
stefan. If girls who are troubled with
painful or irregular periods, backache,
headache, dragging-down sensations,
fainting spells or indigestion would take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, safe and pure remedy made
from roots and herbs, much suffering
might be avoided.
Write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass. (confdentiaD for free
advice which will prove helpful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17
MT. VERNON

Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage on Monday Jan. 10.
of Mrs. Carrie l.. Beals Of Mt. Vernon
and Berton L. Kelley of Belgrade
Lakes. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley will be at
home after Feb. l at Belgrade Lakes.
Friends extend best wishes and con-
gratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Armstrong have
returned from visit to relatives in
Canada.
Miss Everett, former teacher here,
was the weekend guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Archibald.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-17

Although she is commanded by a
British subject and sails under the
British flag, the steamship Monadnock
now at Portland is manned by "a Chin
csc. There are less than so men in
the entire crew and practically all the
firemen. seamen and stewards are ma
tives of China. The Monadnock ar
rived Thursday morning from London
after a decidedly rough voyage Of %
days and while the ship was not seri-
ously damaged slight repairs will be
made on her machinery before she
sails on the return trip to London
Captain E. N. X. Blackmore in COM
mand Of the Monadnock and the ship
is under charter by the Cunard line to
load a general cargo at Portland.