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Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
British House Of
Commons Debates
Rise Of Food Prices

London, Nov, l5.-Thc price Of
food, which has become such a serious
matter in England, as in all other
belligerent countries, was discussed in
the House OF Commons today. Will
lam Hewins, unionist member from
Hartford. introduced the following
resolution:
In the opinion Of the house it is
the duty OF the government to adopt
further methods OF organization to
increase and conserve the national
food supply and to diminish the risk
of shortage and serious increase OF
prices in the event of the war being
prolonged ~
The debate was expected to result
in radical proposals to deal with the
difficulties of the present position,
The activity of German submarines
in sinking large number of ships,
which is related so closely to the
price Of food, will ,bc discussed in the
House Of Lords this evening by Lord
Charles Beresford and Baron Syden-
ham.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
TEN DOLLARS EACH
TO BOYS AT POLLS
Two Hundred Youngsters
Around Booths Boosting
for Hitchcock and Wet.
CHARGED UP TO SENATOR

When Senator Gilbert NJ. Hitch
cock files his statement Of campaign
expenses, it will probably be big
account, for his personal workers at
the polls on election day came high.
1t is reported that $40 apiece was
paid to boys from l6 to IS years old
just to stand outside the voting places
and hand out Hitchcock cards.
One Of the lieutenants who hired
and paid the boys was c. w. Nc
Cune, formerly with Mr.. Hitchcock's S
paper, now by the grace of the sena-
tor and the democratic administration
collector OF customs at Omaha Still
others were paid by the business de-
partment Of the senator's paper. But
II any missed their $40 for single
day Of passing out cards it was their
own fault.
Perhaps Two Hundred.
There must havy been over 100
perhaps 200, Of these boys at SIC
apiece, for III many precincts in Cma-
ha alone he had two workers, one
guarding either approach said wei
known politician,
''Of course, whether ths| senator
stood all this expense alone or not is
another matter, for most of the boys
who worked for him had dual instruc-
tions, namely, to boost for wet and
for Hitchcock. The expense Of main
tanning these boys on the job for the
day at high pay was doubtless ap-
portioned between Mr.. Hitchcock and
those who we're interested in wet
state. Ss{.
"But at any rate the boys looked
to Colonel G, w. McCune, to the
senator or to some of the employees
Of his newspaper for their $40, and
/ they got it"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Federal Prisoners to Be
Tried First of December

Arraignment Of all federal prison
crs(held on criminal charges will be
held before Judge Woodrough of the
United States district court the first
week in December.
A large number Of the cases on the
docket are for fraud, The most i'm
portant is that Of Xavier w. Witt
man, who was arrested in Wheeling,
w. Va, after chase Of three years
that took federal officers half way
around the globe. AT present he is at
Wheeling on $4,000 bonds. IL,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Gets Special Permission,
To Join the Boys in Blue

Although Tommy Dunnagan OF
Woodbine, la, is under~ the army
specifications for size and weight,
his desire to join Uncle Sans army
was SO great that special permission
from the War department was OBJ
tanned for his enlistment. He weighs
ll2pounds and is sixty-three and one
half inches tall. For one Of his
stature he should weigh l2O pounds.
He was sent with eight other recruits
to Ft Logan, Colo.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Hebron Lad Chooses Navy
To Book-Learning Career

After spending most Of his life in
schools, Lyle Wayne Fennel decided
that he was not fitted for a career
of book learning. What he wanted
was one of adventure. He enlisted
as an apprentice seaman at the navy
recruiting station and was sent to the
New Port, R. l., training station. He
comes from Hebron, Neb., is 18 years
old, and graduate Of the Hebron
High school.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Wife Says Hubby is
Rich, Hubby Says No

A dispute over the worldly wealth
of Ralph Waddell, who is suing for
divorce from Ida Waddell on grounds
Of desertion, arose in Judge Leslie's
court during hearing Of the case. Ida
informed the court that Ralph was
worth $4,000 and earned about $3.50
a month and asked the Judge to grant
her alimony. Ralph came back by in
sisting that Ida tackled too many
ciphers on her figures and that he
didn't have cent. In his testi-
mony Ralph said he once was we'll
to-do. but sunk $4,000 in land deal
and got back $500, $500 of which he
gave to Ida.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Montana Farm Loan
Act Goes Into Effect

Helena, Mont, Nov. l5.-The State
Board OF Land commissioners pro-
poses to put the farm loan act into
immediate operation following de-
cision of the supreme court on the
law, it was announced today. The
books of the state treasurer's Office
show that there is now available for
farm loans total of $72S, 1880, and
it is stated that early in December
this will be increased to nearly
$l,750,000.
"Now that the state land board
knows where 1t stands, it will put the
farm loan law into operation immedi-
ately," said Governor Stewart.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Ask Administrator for
{ Sig Landsberq Estate

George Landsberg Of Kansas, City,
brother OF Sigmund Landsberg. Oma-
ha musician who shot himself has
filed application with the clerk Of the
county clerk seeking the appointment
OF w. L. Harris of Omaha as admin
istrator OF the estate. In the applica-
tion two sisters and another brother
are named as the heirs. 1t is said the
estate is worth $500
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Hughes Will Take
Few Weeks Rest

New York, Nov. l5.-Chsrles E.
Hughes, republican candidate for the
presidency, will leave here Saturday
with his family for Lake Wood, N. j.,
where he will rest several weeks, it
was announced tonight William R.
Wilcox, chairman Of the republican
national committee, will accompany
Mr.. Hughes to Lake Wood. Mr.. Will
cox, however, said he would keep iii
touch with republican headquarters
here by visiting the city several days
week.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Former Governor Of
Connecticut to Stop Here

Morgan c.. Bulkeley, former gov
crnor Of Connecticut, together with
a party from New England, will be
in Omaha today for couple Of
hours. They come in on special
car over the Northwestern at ll:4O
o'clock in the morning and go west
over the Union Pacific, leaving at 2 in
the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Husband Twice as Old,
But That Does Not Bother

just because her husband is more
thap, twice as old as she doesn't take
any of the romance out Of the life Of
Mrs. Charles w. Steele of Ohiowa,
Neb., who was Miss Belle Whitaker
until her marriage in Omaha late
Tuesday afternoon. Her husband is
S5 years old, while she is but 70 years
old, County Judge Crawford per-
formed the ceremony. "
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
No Arrangements Yet for
Funeral Of Mrs. Manderson

Funeral arrangements for Mrs.
Charles F. Henderson are at stand
still, awaiting word from John M.
Fries, Philadelphia; Mrs. Blanche
Bracken, Salt Lake City, and Dean H,
Brown, Twin Falls, Idaho, all rela-
tives. Charles H. Marley, private sec
retary of the. late General Mander-
son, and who for years has been a
close friend Of the family, will have
charge Of the making of the arrange
ments. Mrs Henderson was II years
old.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
of Auto Accident
Weeks Ago Dies in Norfolk

Norfolk, Neb., Nov. l5.-(Special
Telegi am. )-Louis Saar, travelling
salesman for the Standard Oil COM
pany, died here today from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident
near Randolph several weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
us. WILL Defend
SUITS AGAINST
ADAMSON Law
Attorney General Gregory An
nounces Department Of
Justice Will Act in
Each Case.
ONE MAY BE MADE TEST
Suggestion that law Be Sus-
pended Thirty Days ID De-
clared Impracticable.
EASTERN LINE FILES SUIT

81 rs
Washington, Nov ls.--Suits by rail-
roads attacking the constitutionality of
the eight-hour railroad law were be-
gun today in many parts Of the coun-
try and the Department Of Justice laid
plans to defend them.
No offer yet has been made by the
railroads to settle.the question by one
test case. 1t was stated officially that
Attorney General Gregory is planning
to contest each suit as it comes up for
hearing. Assistant Attorney General
Underwood will have direct charge Of
the governments defense, and Frank
Hagerman Of Kansas City, Mo-, has
been retained to assist him. Mr.. I'M
derwood expects to appear personally
in most Of the cases, but their number
may make it necessary to employ
other special counsel,
Holds Congress Has Power.
The attorney general and Solicitor
General Davis have been In conference
with Mr.. Underwood frequently since
the first suits were filed and the gem
eral lines Of defense have been laid.
Information so far reaching the de-
partment shows that the railroads
base their prayers for temporary re-
straining orders against the law be-
coming effective on the ground that it
is unconstitutional and incapable OF
enforcement. The govcdnnicnt viii
resist those contentious and assert
that congress has ample power to en-
act such legislation.
Tie department tonight issued this
statement:
"a large number Of suits attacking
the constitutionlity of the Adamson
law have been instituted in various
parts Of the United States The De-
partment Of Justice will take direct
charge OF these cases and Frank Hag-
erman of Kansas City. Mo-, has been
retained to assist in their preparation
and trial.
Prompt Action Possible.
IIonp. ano ma y, aaslsion ~ tns ~ !
1.-THE law Is possible under federal cotrt
practice; It was stated today Under
accepted practice, It was explained, In
sny =. .he ,. u,ss,,s' vouii: i.. wnee % ~.
,a;ah. s asit ue /, e,,s srs ,a ss i;ss.;s. 1a
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taken direct s r. IN tbe -ppS s,,;,re,ne r coart -
,s;thnrt del,v a. NJ; ~ cons;isrst;cn .. Il,
a circuit court Of appeals.
Should a test case or cases be ap-
pcaled to the supreme court, Il was
believed here that, despite congestion
OF important cases on its docket, the
court would advance Adamson act
proceedings for carly hearing and de-
cisioli.
"neon'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Three Seek Relief in
The Divorce Court

Alleging that her husband threat
ened to kill her, Bertha Stevenson
Dunkel has filed suit for divorce from
Lemuel Dunkel with the clerk OF the
district court. They were married
July Is, 1912.
Emily G. Christensen seeks di-
v6rce from Theodore c. Christensen
on grounds of cruelty. She asks GUS
tody of two minor children.
Cruelty and nonsupport are charged
by May w. Dawson. who would be
freed from Preston c. Dawson.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Takes On Two at Once
And Gets Fined for II

: Jack GoodweIl, 9lS North Twenty
eighth avenue, was fined $50 and costs
for an assault upon Harry Rasmussen,
1928 South Tenth street, and R. r.
Anderson, 1922 Chicago street. In
the collision Rasmussen's nose was
broken.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Rooms

The great gain made by The
Bee in the number of Room
\ Ads (104% in October), is
probf of exceptional results.
Are you getting1your share?
If not phone
Tyler 1000
. A competent ad taker will
help you write your ad.
Lower Rates, 1c per word.
Best Results
Best Service.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16
Molly Elliott SeaweII,
Juvenile Author, Dies

Washington, Nov. l5.Molly Elliott
Seawell, author OF widely read histori-
cal romances and stories for boys, died
here today, aged So. 4
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16

FLETCHER AND MAYO HEAD NAVY SELECTION
BOARD-Ohers to pass promotions with them Vice
Admiral Dewitt Coffman, Rear-Admral Austin M Knight
Rear-Admira Usher Rear-Admiral Mclean, RearAdmral
Gleaves and Rear-Admral Albert w. Grant.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-16

New York, Nov 1S--Suits filed BY
railroads against the federal govern
ment to test the constitutionality Of
the Adamson eight-hour law, also are
expected to result in the interpreta-
ton of the statute if.it be upheld, the
railroad managers comprising the ma
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
WILL ERECT NEW
THEATRE BUILDING
9aker-Dodse Company to Construct
Modern Picture House Between
Fifth and Sixth on
Main.
SEATING CAPACITY BIG
Structure Will be 20 by 14o Feet and
Two Stories Hish-Work to
start In Short
Time.
SEATING CAPACITY BIG

The Baker,Dodge Theatre company
proprietor Of the Grand, will shortly
erect new and UP to date motion
picture theatre on the site of sos and
507 Main street. The building will
be situated on the east side of the
Ayres and Chapman building and will
replace the structures at present oc-
cupied by the Keokuk Lunch club
and Moore and Morgan.
The theatre will be a two story
structure, 40 by 140 feet, and will be
up to date in all respects. The seat
ing capacity Will be between one
thousand and twelve hundred, on
main floor and balcony.
=. Ross Baker, of the Baker-Dodge
company, is owner Of the ground on
which the building is to be construct
ed. He is in Kansas City today ar-
ranging for plans for the new struc-
ture. There Is possibility that the
ground ON which the cigar store OF
Jos. Sheehan is situated. will be
used also
The new theatre will be used ex.
Grand theatre will continue to show
pictures but will also be used for a
variety Of other purposes. It is pos.
sible that the regular feature pro
gram will be shown at the Grand
but switched to the new building
when the Grand Is used for concert
or show purposes.
The company found it necessary to
make some such move. as this because
OF the fact that the Grand is always
In demand for so many other pur-
poses. This interferred with the
picture program, the rental of which
continued whether the films were
shown or not.
Work on the new theatre building
will start as soon as the plans have
been completed. It is expected that
this will be in the near future The
front OF the structure will contain
ono store room.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
GET SQUARE DEAL
AT CONVENTION
Continued from page IL

in pre-convention chatter around
hotel Hobbies and political headquar-
tiers.
Col. Theo. Roosevelt will not re-
cefve the support of the Missouri
delegation This became known to,
day from Otto F. Stifel who is chair.
man of the Missouri delegation.
Boosters for Charles w. Fairbanks
of Indiana, were jubi1ant at this an
nouncement. While Hughes senti-
ment is stronger in Missouri, the Fair
banks men figure they will garner
the delegations votes should the SUI
preme court justice refuse to enter
the race. With rot member of
the democratic committee or sub-com-
mittees in the city democratic politi-
cal talk was a scarce article.
st. Louis generally paid little or no
attention to the Washington report
that BRYAN cohorts were booming
Joseph w. Folk, former Missouri
governor. for the vice presidency.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
CIRCULAR FLOWER
BOX IS ENDORSED
Committee Secures Estimate on Cost
Of Putting Up These on So
White Way Poles.

The Retailers league has endorsed
the plan of the committee of the
Civic league to place circular baskets
on the sixty-three white way poles.
The shape chosen is circular self
watering box. The committee has
secured bids for the :naking of these
boxes, filling them with flowers and
paying for the watering and care of
the flowers, replacing those that die,
ETC., and report that this arrangem ent
will cost each merchant $1.25 for the
summer. The box selected is like the
one E. A. French placed in front of
the Security bank.
The current issue Of Country Life
contains history Of The window box
movement in Minneapolis which was
carried out by J. Mac Martin. He
has an interest to Keokuk because
his wife is Mrs. May Collier whose
first husband was Robert Collier.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
HOT WATER THE
BEST LIVER AND
BOWEL MEDICINE
Says glass Of hot water before break
fast washes poisons from
System.

Physicians the world over recon-
mend the inside bath, claiming this
is of vastly more importance than
outside cleanliness. because the skin
pores do not absorb impurities into
the blood, causing i'll health, while
the pores In the ten yards of bowels
do.
Men and women are urged to drink
each morning, before breakfast. q
glass OF hot water with teaspoon
full of limestone phosphate in 1t, as a
harmless means of helping to wash
from the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels the previous days indigestible
material. poisons. sour bile and tox-
ms; thus cleansing, sweetening and
purifying the entire alimentary canal
before putting more food into the
stomach.
Just as soap and hot water cleanse
and freshen the skin, SO hot water
and limestone phosphate act on the
eliminative organs.
Those who wake up with bad
breath, coated tongue, nasty taste or
have a dull, aching head, sallow com
plexion, acid stomach; others who
are subject to bilious attacks or con.
stipation, should obtain quarter
pound Of limestone phosphate at the
drug store. This will cost very little
but Is sufficient to demonstrate the
value Of inside bathing. Those who
continue It each morning are assured
of pronounced results, both In regard
to health and appearance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
PRISONER SMILES
TELLING OF MURDER
Continued from page IL

Waite said the dove told the entire
truth when on the stand"
DR.. Waite identified several letters
and some poetry which he wrote
while at Bellevue hospital. The
poetry was written at the request
of the alienists.
Judge Shearn ruled it inadmis-
sable.
The self confessed murderer was
then excused from the stand. He took
his seat in the prisoners dock with
out emotion except a perceptible re-
lief and appeared more at ease than
at any time since the trial opened.
Miss Catherine Peck, lady bount-
ifup' to Waite, and to whom he cas-
ually fed disease germs over a per-
iod Of several months. was next call
ed to the stand Her voice was low
and she testified only to the court
reporter who read her testimony to
the jury.
She confirmed the statement OF
Waite that some time last summer
he fed her some ground glass. She
said she noticed it in some marina
lade She said she thought it sand
and threw the preserves out before
eating enough to do any harm. Waite
marmalade, hoping to kill Miss Peck.
Abraham Bassford, Jr., young man
with whom Waite has played tennis.
testified as to minor points. On
cross examination by Brothers:
when you knew him he had the
same smile then as now"
Waite's face was suffused with a
broad grin, and the witness answer
ed yes"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
FRANCE
(Continued from page H.

redistribution Of forces on both
sides for another bloody struggle. The
new battle may already have begun.
Tho eombats around Verdun last
night, though Of great violence drew
comparatively small fc-c>. Into ae'
ton, OFFICIAL statements from French
and German war Offices indicated.
East Of the Mouse, the. French re-
captured a trench lost yesterday near
Thiaumont farm, Paris reported. Der.
lin claimed further slight progress In
the Douaumont region.
AIRSHIP BROUGHT DOWN.
PARIS, May 26.-Lieutenant VIII
liam Thaw Of New York, attached TO
the Franco-American flying corps,
brought down 4 German Fokker In
the vicinity Of Verdun yesterday.
Thaw shot down a German flier only
a few days ago and narrowly escaped
death himself in 4 raid over the Ger'
man front.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
ATTENTION
Keokuk Merchants.

We've all agreed to sell the best
values in our business history to-
morrow for One Dollar, and we
will. Once more we say: Yes, we
will certainly do it to finish.
Three weeks ago we said pre-
pare.
We've had time to prepare.
We're all ready. II not whose
fault Is it?
However, the committee feels
safe in asserting that all-without
one exception-are prepared with
astonishing values. Rain or shine
the crowds will come in droves.
They're going to be doubly pleased.
They'll speak of Dollar Day for
months. They'll thank you for
your appreciation in this way.
Get your organizations syste-
matically trained to handle the
crowds with ability and courtesy
at all times and we've then done
our best and we spell the word
BEST.
NATHAN s. LOW1TZ.
Chm. Dollar Day Com.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
AUSTRIA
CONTINUED rron page ~

drove the italians down the river,
capturing ten guns.
italian positions on Conizusna, ris-
ina more than a mile above the sea
and captured at heavy cost early IN
the war, became practically unten-
able because Of the Austrian victory.
The Austrian left wing which drove
the Italians out Of Boreo, made furth-
er substantial progress in yesterday
fighting.
Hour forces occupied the Gina
Costa. crossed the Maso rivuIet and
entered Strieno, four miles east OF
Borao,v said the official statement
I'VE also captured the Como d
Campo Verde, thirteen miles south.
east Of Norge"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-26
MQNl1IQN.
: Telephone your order,

MoNlTIoN.
United States OF America, Southern
District of Iowa-ss.
The President of the United States
Of America.
To the Marshal of the Southern Dis
trict Of Iowa, Greeting:
Whereas, libel has been filed In
the District Court of the United
States of America for the Southern
District Of Iowa on the 18th day of
May A. D. 1916, by the United States
Of America, libellant. against four
hundred thirty-five cases, more or
less of product labeled Harvest
Treasure Brand Pork and Beans with
Tomato Sauce" In cause civil for
the reasons and causes in said libel
mentioned, and praying the usual pro-
cess and monition of said District
Court in that behalf to be issued.
You are hereby commanded to ar
rest and take into your possession
for safe custody the said four hun
cred thirty-hve cases, more or less OF
q product labeled Harvest Treasure
Brand Pork and Beans with Tomato
Sauce" and you are commanded to
keep safely all property SO arrested
by you, and detain the same subject
to the further order of said District
Court, unless sooner discharged from
your custody according to law or the
rules of said District Court.
And you are further comm anded
to cause public notice of such arrest
of said property and of the time as
signed for the return Of this warrant
and the hearing Of said cause to be
given by publication in the keokuk
Gate City, a public newspaper printed
NJ no of In IN
trict
Also to admonish and summon all
persons claiming any interest in said
four hundred thirty-f1ve cases, more
or less of a product labeled Harvest
Treasure Brand Pork and Beans with
Tomato Sauce" or knowing or hav'
ing anything to say why the same
should not be cond emned and sod ae
prayed in said libel, that they BE- and
appear before the said District Cour,
at stated term thereof to be begun
and holden in the City Of Keokuh
in said District on the 14th day Of
November A. D. 1916, at nine O'Clock
in the forenoon when and where the
said cause will be heard, and thereto
tnterpose their claims, and answer
said libel, and make their allegations
In that behalf.
And Of what you shall have done
In the premises do you also then anc
there make return together with thi:
warrant.
Witness, the Honorable Martin ]
Wade, Judge Of said District Cour
this 18th day Of May A d. 1916.
Issued in my office in the City o.
Keokuk in said District under thu
seal of said District Court the da!
and year last above written.
WIN. c. M'ARTHUR,
(SeaD Clerk U. S. District Court
Attest: A true copy.
WIN. C. M'ARTHUR, Clerk