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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
Advertising the Church.

Des Moines Capitol: A Brooklyn
pastor recently urged his church trus-
tees to employ press agent to adj
vertise the various activities Of the
congregation. He argued that the gen.
eral public should know more about
what the church of today is doing in
addition to the regular preaching
and praying"
There are some people to whom
the commercial side of the church is
repugnant. They are the class that
do not believe in church suppers, in
concerts, in lectures, in gymnasium
for the boys and club rooms for the
girls. But the ultra-conservatives for
tunately are in a minority AMI the
modern city church is thriving as it
never has done in a similar period in
recent history.
In employing the art Of advertising
the church is taking another step for
ward in it's efforts to reach the
masses instead of waiting for the
masses to find the church. The name
"press. agent" may not be dignified
enough to use in this connection, but
it conveys the idea.
Successful evangelists have trained
newspaper men on their STATS. There
are a quarter of a million churches
of all denominations and sects in the
United States today with a member
ship of less than one-tnird the total
population of the country. If the art
of advertising can be added to the
power of religion in a campaign to
enlarge the influence of the church,
there should be no hesitancy in adopt
ing it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, May 26.-

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf, May 90
Police Sergeant John Moriority was
shot and killed today when he halted
and tried to question a counterfeiter.
The murderer ran into a cabin in Mu1
Flats and defied the police. He was
,nally shot dead after resisting the
police for an hour.
The dead bandit. who has not been
identified, shot instantly when stop
ped by Moriarity. Peter Mark, an on
locker, was shot but not fatally.
From the cabin the bandit opened
fire on the police. Police refnforce-
ments surrounded the cabin from all
sides, sending boats to the water side.
For an hour the battle ragged. Five
thousand people gathered near tie
scene to watch the fight.
Finally the fire from the cabin
slackened, stopped, and the police
found the bandit dead from police
bullet.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
RESIGNATION OF
LANSING Is DENIED
Runor has been Circulated for Some
Time and is Called German
Propaganda.

WASHINGTON, May 26-Denying
unqualifiedly, reports that Secretary
of State Lansing is to resign, the
state department today declared cir
culation of the report was part of the
propaganda which has been proceed
ing for several months. The broad
intimation was given that German
sources fostered the rumor.
Secretary Lansing himself appeared
at the cabinet meeting today and will
appear at his Office Monday. He
showed signs today Of his recent i'll
ness.
1.-THE people who circulated this
story as part of a propaganda, know
that it is false" said a state depart
ment announcement today. "The per-
sons behind this story, circulated 1t
with the deliberate purpose Of trying
to show there is dissension in this
government, which does not exist.
"The story first appeared several
months ago. 1t was sent by wireless
to Berlin as part Of the propaganda,
while international relations were in
delicate stage. The report turned
up in an allied country (betns taken
from the wireless). When we heard
of it, we cabled to Berlin to let us
know when it appeared there, but 1t
never was printed.
"The persons circulating the story
at this time, take advantage Of the
secretary Illness to renew il"
Asked If the propa ganda were Ger
man. state department official de-
clared:
"You can draw your own conclu-
sions,"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
Itching Torture Stops

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
liar skin troubles. A little zemo, gotten
at any drug store for 25c, or S1.00 for
extra large bottle, and promptly applied
will usually give instant relief from itch
ing torture. 1t cleanses and soothes the
skin and heals quickly and effectively
most skin diseases.
Zemo is wonderful disappearing liquid
and does not smart the most delicate skin.
1t is not greasy, is easily applied and
costs little Get 1t today and save all
further distress.
Zemo, Cleveland.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
PlMPLEs AND SKIN
ERuPTl0nS DANGER
SIGNS OF BAD BLOOD
First Sign Of Blood Disease.

Ptmp1es. scaly itching skin, rasare8.
burning sensations and Soso3ula de-
note with unfaiHng certainty = lehdlt
tated, weakened and impure state OF
blood. Tho trouble may have been
in your blood from birth. but no mat.
ter how you were infected you must
treat It through The blood Il II .
blood disease You must use g. s. g.,
the standard blood tonic Tor 80 years,
If you expect relief. For purifying
the system, nothing Is equal to It.
The action Of 8. s. 8. = to cleanse
tho blood. It soaks through tho sys-
tenn direct to the seat of The trouble
acting - an antidote to neutraii3e
the blood pofsons. II revitalisss tho
red corplsoies. increases tho flow so
that the blood can property perform
it's physical work. The dun, slnggish
teeifng leaves yor-the complexion
clears UP. Even long standing cases
respond promptly. But you must
take 8. 8. s.. Drugs and substitutes
won't do. Get 8. s g. from your
Druggist. II you need expert advice
write to Swift Specific Co. Atlanta,
Ga Al.-4-.--4-----l---J
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
HONOR CONFERRED
ON REV. J. G. SAGE
Rector Of ST. Johns Episcopal Church
Heads Iowa Delegation to Do
cesar Convention.

A signal honor has come to the
Rev. John G. Sage, rector of St.
Johns church in that the diocesan
convention, which just met at Sioux
City, chose him, almost unanimously.
to be the head of the delegation to
represent the diocese of Iowa at tho
general convention Of the Episcopal.
church which meets at st. Louis iE
October. This is the third time Mr..
Sage has been honored by an election
to this body which represents the en-
tire church in the United States. Mr..
Sage has just returned from the meet
ing at Sioux City where he served as
master Of ceremonies at the opening
service of the convention which in.
cluded the conservation Of the bear-
tiful st. Thomas church OF that city.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26

two vehicles and cut around a corner
crowded with pedestrians in the same
reckless manner, totally unmindful of
what he had done.
Messenger and delivery boys seem
to vie with each other in recklessness
to the constant risk of those who are
on the street A word of caution from
the business houses who employ boys
on bicycles and motorcycles might
help. 1t would also save a possible
suit for damages. With proper traffic
regulations and sufficient traffic off,
GERS the bicycle pest could be elm
mated.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
GOOD PRESBYTERIANS
TO SHUN TOBACCO
Church Officers Urged to Avoid II, but
They Can Eat Candy and
Ride Bicycles.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., May 90
The Presbyterian general assembly
today picked Dallas, Texas, as the
meeting place in 1917.
The selection of Dallas followed a
stormy meeting which lasted until
after midnight last night and resulted
during the morning of the rejection
of the recommendation of the commit
tee appointed to choose the conven-
ton city The committee recommend
ed ST. Louis. The meeting Of late
last night became so disorderly that
Moderator Marquis finally said:
Let me appeal to you as christians
and gentlemen to behave yourselves"
The debate of the two sessions CEN
tered on a resolution that cities seek
ing the assembly meetings, should
accompany their invitations with as
surances of a sufficient number of
temperance hotels to accommodate
the delegates or to close their bars
while delegates were in the hosiery.
Seattle delegates were especially &C
tive in bidding for the convention.
One delegate shouted:
eff the Presbyterian church is out
to accomplish results for the temper
ance cause the assembly ought to
to towns where there are saloons.
A resolution was adopted urging all
church officers to abstain from the
use of tobacco. Oswald e. Helsing,
opposing the resolution declared the
assembly might as well pass recon-
mendaion against eating candy,
drinking coffee or riding bicycle. A
delegate asked the assembly to petit
ton wet states to permit women to
vote on liquor questions and slipped
in a woman suffrage plea. A chorus
Of mo- followed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
Postofflee Safe Cracked.

EDINBURG, ILL.,, May 26.-Safe
blowers early today blew the safe in
the postoffice here and escaped with
5000 in stamps and $50 in cash.
Citizens, aroused by two terrific ex
plosions, rushed to the postoffice with
Winchesters, but the yeggmen al
ready had made their escape.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
Leaped From Auto.

URBANA, ILL.,, May 26.-Because
her husband refused to heed her
pleas to drive slower, Mrs. Noah
Green leaped from the automobile
which was travelling thirty miles an
hour. Physicians say she may die.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
St. Louis Cash Grain.
OF. LOUIS OdSH 0TdIu.
FURNISHED by Long Commission Co


IFUrn1SneU by LOHS COWm ISBlON CO.,
4O3 Main. Telephone No. 1901
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, MaJ 26.-Wheat--
No. 2 red, new, Sill: No. 3 red, new,
$1.1o; No. hard, old, II 04h@1O OF.
Corn-No. 2. TN 072c;- No 3,
70Hc; No. yellow, !2@73c; No.
white, TIC; No. white, 70k@"1Ixc
Oats-No. 2. 800; No. 3. 3sc: No.
3 white, 40041Ac; No. white, 500
4Oc.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
President Will Retire.

LONDON, May 26.-Yuan Shi Kali.
president of the Chinese republic, has
definitely announced that he will re-
tire, awaiting the choice Of a suitable
successor, the Pekin correspondent of
the Exchange Telegraph reported to-
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26

Sioux City fee grabbers are going
into court for a ruling on the right to
pocket marriage fees. The state
examiner reports that one justice Of
the peace holds S59z70 of marriage
fees claimed to be due the county.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26

Courage is not the absence of fear
but the strength to overcome it.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
SERBIAN RELIEF
COMMITTEE TO
GIVE CONCERT

The Serbian relief committee IN
tends 10 collect a fund FOR The re-
lief OF Serbians and viii give a con
cert in which national SERBIAN songs
will De sung for the Hrst time .n
America II will also make house
toulouse campaign 20 collect money!.
take up collections Ia factories arc
participate In the bazaar which VII.
be held for the relief Of all The Al
lies
The committee has rs heatquar-
tiers az No. eI TrumbIilaye and
IL hopes 70 raise $4,000 for me 2lr
pose OF equipping a hospital lni.
II also intends 10 send ~ doctors
and nurses 20 the 5attlefe.ds oi
the Balkans. and motor ambulance.
The officers are Or Edward = New.
ton. president. the Rev n Trubc-
vich. vice president George kozO-
mara, secretary. and George Savich.
treasurer The movement was
started Thursday by Mr.. ard Mrs
Paul Yetvitch. who came 20 this
country in June They were in The
retreat OF the Serbians In 1918.
walking 10 the coast. lOlrn@+
which took II weeks
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
ARREST IS CLUE
] IN SHELL BLAST
Canadians Nab Man Accused
q Doctoring Munitions To
Cause Premature Explosion

Through the arrest OF man CIV
ipx his name as p. Bjerlieh and
claiming 10 be an Austrian. Cana
Alan oficials IN Windsor believe
+ they have a promising clue In the
mystery surrounding the big mum
tlous explosion at Black Tom la
and. In New York haroor. about q
month ago.
The man was arrested AZ The Ca
nsdian Bridge Works Co. In Wak'
srville. where he vas employed. he
u suspected Of being connected win
= widespread plot 10 blow up muni-
Hons made for the Allies In Canada
ana the United States.
II is claimed that Bierlich Eas
employed TO introduce chemicals 10
munitions for the Allies TO produce
: premature explosion. He Is charg
Cd with doctoring yArnish used or
the interior OF shells with a decoc
ton that would cause the shells 10
explode q certain time after tht
varnish Is applied. II is said thai
srch a solution was responsible TOT
tie New York explosion.
Bjeriich is said 10 have offered
$50 TO a foreman for Job in the
varnlsh department OF the American
Car 4 Foundry plant. where shells
are being made for the Allies. The
foreman took the money and turned
4 and a letter over to bis employ
ers. A few days later. another work
nan went to the Canadian bridge
works and offered foreman SIS for
q position in the varnish works. He
was given the job. but turned over
20 q detective. who in questioning
him was told that Bjerlich had Of
tered him 5000 II he succeeded in
getting the position In the yarnish
department and carried out instruc-
tons.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
Says Business Life
Emancipated Woman

The stage and business gives
women real liberty" says Nancy
Boyer. the charming little actress
who comes 10 the Lyceum, next
week Independence gives ample
time for the selection ot congenial
husbands The entrance OF women
into business pursuits, making her
independent. has caused the passing
~ the old maid and has solved the
problem OF race development" con
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

tinued the dainty star OF The Little
Lady from Lonesome Town
The average woman is no longer
dependent upon the nrst heckoniug
OF commonplace man. She has
leisure and independence 80 that
she may assume the position Of
chooser And II the suitable one
docs not present himself she does
not have To assume the burden OF
matrimony.
This makes the mating OF tho NJ
and the congenial more possible
than in the age OF the unemployed
female There are fewer marriages
OF convenience. fewer marriages for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
Her Passion for Pastry Is
Barred to The Public Eye By
Small Loud Spunky Husband

heavens .o.s every body consplre
>make D. bard for woman In this
Viry' Is there no helping hand
y,vrf Look al her. she is pack
ed"
But dsarie began the woman
e."
Don speak 20 me" shouted the
man. Come home. you are full
90 pie Irs an outrage will see
about th.s. sir Something has got
90 be- done and have reached a
stage where VIII do anything"
when those seated about had 70.
moved The pa>tgy from their pom.
p8dVUrs and crayats there was i'm
mediate inquiry regarding wha,
started 'he .yphoOn The proprietor
was bo'h angry and busy and re
fused 20 explain anything az the
time
Late IN he afternoon he was
found In q reflective mood and al.
lowed what vas the plot.
That woman has been told not
70 eat pastry by her physician" ne
said She loved i,. and we sell a.,
and she has been coming here Sc
crstly 90 eat her MI A week ago
her husband followed her here and
threatened to blow I'D the place II |
ever sold her a cookie again. can't
see every one. and did not see her
today until her husband booted the
ta,n'!es This is no hospital any
vay People make me tired. prac'
tica,ly al ~ them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
HENRY A. DICKSON Next S Sheriff
ASK the Man Who Kn0DS Him"

To Voters of the City Of Detroit and Wayne County
At the earnest solicitation of my many friends decd-
ed to for the office of Sheriff of Wayne County the
Republican ticket at the Primaries to be held August
30 1916. that the people of Wayne County
concerned in good government and in having the said of
flee administered honestly. economically and efficiently
We interested in getting lower taxes We must
reforms and at once, and sure ask for the
support Of the people Wayne County for my nomination
at the Primaries and promise the people that elected
will administer the office Of Sheriff of Wayne County
did when formerly held the office. The public
now demanding reforms and better conditions, and APP
peal the people of Wayne County to help them
Ny past record public official is open book and
am pleased TO call your attention TO it. It is up to the
people Of Wayne County to get out August the goth
and place before my the ballot when voting
for Sheriff
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
Three Hurt In Eree-tor-AIl

Three men were injured in free
cDr~all tight AZ Greeley-ave. and the
CanifY.rd.. Thursday night. accord
lng TO reports received In police
headquarters. Perry Ewins. OF No.
81 Belmont-avc.. was slashed about
Ne abdomen: Alexander Yehinofr,
e Dayton, o.. was stabbed In the
right hand and arm, and lgnatE
poppof. rs years old, address IN
Known. was arrested He had been
injured by being struck over the
head with a beer bottle. The first
two men were taken to the city re-
esiving hospital
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

NEW YORK. Aug g. Those per
sons who were present 0hea the TO-
tie man entered restaurant iu
broadway. near FORTY f-sJ,r. aad
uppercutted the cookie, aut 81 tae
large womans fat hand and spoke
hurriedly 20 the proprietor. wi. 'e
interested 20 know ,gs, what tho,
was all about The fac B, that
women should never eat cakes that
way, and the Indignation az tar ii.
tie man was rather Well based. ou"
more pie and she m.ch' have d.va
right there
For the beneAt Of those Who are
elsewhere 10 misA, Do Well 90 eN-
plain that large woman wei
dressed. Quictvo,crt and ~ eQod
went into che restaurant
ar the location given ard ordered lo
cakes. Eorgeously frosted -Four
minutes after she had received the
order she ordered d lemon ueri1gue
pie and four cream pe~s 81, bad
Just ordered the waiter 20 bring The
French pastry tray FOR further In
vestiratior when q sua- man. with
a loud voice walked quietly In and
punched ne tray upward cut ~ the
hands OF the woman and the waiter.
Then re Called 10 the proprietor
and make several speeches
Look a. my VIE he said plac
.ng bis index finger between the
Romans eyes She Is suli OF pas.
Try What ed tell you Good
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

Supporters o, Leopold A. Koscin-
ski. Who IS seeking the Republican
nomination for police justice, are
making hard eight for their candi'
date. using every means possible 10
ser his name before the voters. \
large motor truck carrying band
and followed by fully IS automo
hls,. all - which were loaded Win
his supporters and decked ont with
hug, Vote for Koscinski banner.
traued up Woodward ave. and
through other streets ~ The city,
Thursday night
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

home and more marriages based
on the compatibility OF tastes.
The days OF early marriages. enor-
nous families and halfted children
are over. Women who have won
freedom want 10 give their offspring
fair chance. I'm our play. The
Little Lady from Lonesome Town.
this subject la touched in clever
way
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

1frs. Joseph G. Bertrand and
lAnghter, Mary. No. 2ls Baldwin
ovo. and Miss Rentenbach. OF Han
oock. Mich. left "Wednesday for the
enst, where they will visit Boston
"a other eastern cities. stopping
loysr 1t Hartford to be the guests
~ their sister. Mrs. John Sweeney.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

Mrs Mary Crowley No SIT Twen-
~ third.st. announces the engage
ment of her daughter. Mary Edith.
10 Ellery Joseph Cloutier. The we'd
ding viii take place Sept l2 in 81.
Vincent de Paul church.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

Billy" Sunday has been engaged
TO direct the annual revival 20 -
opened today under the auspices OF
the Ocean Grove ~. j. Camp Meet
ing association
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
MOSQUITO BITES
NEARLY FATAL

PINE BROOK. y J. Aug 2i--
Poisoned ty he stIngs ~ thousands
" mosquitoes and narrowly rescued
from g terrible death. tWo Brook yn
school teachers. Catharire NoFrtt"
ard Caroline Meyer sad Ntuph
Goodman. OF Caldwell y T.. are
Ir critical condition today IT,"
.f-.a acre maroored in a snawpy
Island in The Passaic when their
canoe upset
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

Richard PorAth candidate for the
Republican non. nation fer the oclcc
OF county auditor. who sought 20
withdraw from the race Will have
10 leave his mare on the ballot His
withdrawal Was presented too late.
Porath in announcing his withdraw
Al said re would support Auditor
William Gutman and will continue
70 do 50 Robert w Rutter IS an
other candidate for the once
Nj Gutman has the advantage Of
cc!nA before The voters with rec
ord for good service in that ONCE
and his supporters are laying much
stress upon the fact that change
A, this time would impair what aas
already beeu accomplished toward
working out the Wayne county tract
indsV system. which he has Just IN
stalled The task was a formidable
one. involving the transfer OF every
LAM transaction in the history ot
the county. but after IS months the
ich IS practically completed His
supporters say that The system has
rc- been long enough in use 20 per
nit new man 20 step into N"
of.ce and continue It without seri-
ous complications.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

one 70. '., --..-Iros 10. IN. A-s-
on the L :. :. Maine. taking part .n
the citizen naval cruise, IS The son
OF J Pierpont Morgan. hnancier
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

two years In the senate Mr.. ogg's
friends say he has won very sub
stantial support IN his campaign
and predict that he will win the
nomination.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

The Detroit Citizens league wish
es 20 correct its statement IN The
Scarchlight. the league publication,
that Frederick " Wenzel, candidate
for reelection as Eighteenth ward
alderman Is salconkeeper TIE
league has found that tie alderman
l. not a saloonkeeper The erro:
appeared IN a discussion OF all cane
didates for municipal Office IN NhicI
the league gave The record OF each
candidate and It's Endorsements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25

Prtntipg-the plain neat kind--th ~
IL riEht-TiHes job Drpt.--Nain fi-O.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-08-25
In Politics

supporters % Justice OF the Peace
Theodore J Richter. who is seeking
denomination. are up in arms over
cards that have been distributed
assailng him. and, through myst,-l-
Gus wording creating confusion jE
he mad OF The voter "Do r1t vo.t
for Theodore J. Rlclter. tssear aw
FOR Justice o. ne peace By tae new
method. Nineteen forty. reads the
cards. The significance OF the
Nineteen forty" r. q puzzle 90 R.-h-
fers friend Richter thinks ~
6Eh' against aim IS being led by
a policeman who became bitter TO-
ward hin through 8 case IN which
the policeman zas defendant and
his mother The plaintiff The mother
seeking 20 recover $500 size sa.i
she paid her son 20 keep Der tha
remainder 81 her li,e
Advocacy OF The budget system in
state finances seems % Dr. the popa
ar and universal CRY ~ governor
ship candidates Every Republican
gu3ernatorial candidate Is u-glns
his reform In one vay or another
and David 2 He,neuan In his rza'
for the nomination As lieutenant.
governor. = likewise making
strenuous campaign on ,he budget
platform Mr. HelnemaU was per
haps among the first % advocate q