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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Chronic Catarrh Of the Stomach
Chronic Catarrhal Dyspepsia.

II troubled with loss Of appetite,
Though at times appetite may be
moderately good or even keen); full
ness, distress; burning sensation,
dull pain region pit stomach, eructa-
ton of gas, during and Immediately
after meals, reorganization of fluid
either acid (heartburn) o. bitter
after meals-Tongue broad, flabby,
red at edge. A bad or bitter taste,
great thirst at times. mouth dry, or
profuse saliva, nausea in the morning,
frequently before or after meals,
sometimes vomiting or cohple hours
later; tenderness on pressure region
stomach, frontal headache, dizziness,
depression spirits; wakefulness, dis
turbed dreams, drowsy after meals,
disturbed heart action, difficult
breathing, urine high colored, scanty,
constipation, obstinate or moderate;
skin eruptions, you probably have
the above named trouble and should
call upon DIR. Aitken, the specialist,
who treats adj chronic diseases Of
men and women. Heart, liver, bow
els, bladder, prostate, rheumatism,
goiter, gall stones, and special dis
eases of men and women. Consulta-
ton and examination free. Office
3061a Main street (See sign. Hours,
s-12 a. m, 1:3O-4:30 p. m, rs p. m.
Sundays 1912 Observation-Disclosures
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
SIXTY CASES
OF TYPHOID
Investigation Of Epidemic at ElgIn
Shows More Patients Than
Expected.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Aug. %
There are twenty cases Of typhoid
fever at Egin in addition to- the
forty cases already reported.
This information was contained in
the preliminary report OF DR.. e. s.
Godfrey, state epidemiologist, to the
state board of health today DIR.
Godfrey states it is his belief the
cause of the outbreak hes in the
water supply at the watch factory.
State board officials were very re
ticent Today as to whether the SAM
tary engineering force would be sent
to Blgin against the protest of DR..
A. l.. Mann, city physician of Elgdn.
When asked when the sanitary
force would be sent, the board Of
ficiaIs declared the time was not
for publication. 1t is believed, how
ever. the force already is on its way
to Elgin and will make its examina-
ton quietly without apprdsing the
city authorities Of its presence.
DR.. C. st. Clair Drake, secretary
of the state board, got into communi-
cation by long distance telephone
with the officials here today. Though
the officials refused to make known
his orders, it is expected he is send
ing more men to Elgin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Petition Is Filed Asking to Have
Guardian Appointed for Hugh
Hammond Under This
New Law.
is THE FIRST TIME HERE
Additional Grounds Of Being Spend.
thrift Are Alleged in This
Particular
Case.

The first petition under the absen-
tee act, passed by the last legisla-
ture, to be filed in this part of the
county, is on file in the district court
In the petition Edna Fletcher asks
that guardian be appointed for
Hugh Hammond, on the grounds that
he Is an absentee and spendthrift
The petition for guardian is made be-
cause of the fact that they have joint
ly inherited property.
Under the absentee's act passed by
the last general assembly, it is pos
sible to ask for guardian for one
who has been absent for three months
or longer. So far as is known, Ham
mond has been absent from this city
for great deal longer time.
The absentees act provides that
where a petition is filed, notice shall
be served on all Of the relatives, of
the alleged absentee, and also on the
county attorney, who will appear to
defend the absentee. The notice must
be published four times before hear
ing. All of tsese provisions are being
complied with by the applicant for
guardian.
The additional grounds of being a
spendthrift are also being added to
the petition in this instance. Ham
mond formerly lived here but has left
Keokuk and nothing has been heard
from him directly for several years.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
u s Mexican Commission,

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-Meetings
of the joint United States-Mexican
commission to adjust border and 9TH
err differences will begin as soon as
the Mexican members can reach the
United States, it was indicated at the
state department today Interior Sec
rotary Lane, Judge George Gray, Of
Delaware, and John R. Mitt, of New
York, named for the commission last
night, will be ready to take up their
duties Immediately, is is said.
Secretary Lansing was to confer
with Mexican Ambassador Arredondo
today to fix the time and place of
meeting. A Jersey coast summer re-
sort probably will be selected. The
question of withdrawal of the Ameri-
can expedition from Mexico will be
quickly disposed of. It is believed, in
view of General Funston's opinion
that withdrawal will not endanger the
safety of the American border.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
-The American Beauty" PIeases At
the Grand.

Myrtle Stedman in a new Pallas-
Paramount picture, THE American
Beauty" appears at the Grand to-
night for the last time. Pleased audi
ences, almost capacity houses. en-
joyed this excellent photoplay at the
Grand last night and were unanimous
in their words of praise. An excep-
tional cast, besides the superb Miss
Stedman, also includes Elliott Dexter
and Howard Davies. 1t is one of the
most magnificent, lavishly produced
pictures ever filmed.
On the same program at the Grand
tonight are Hearst's Weekly News
pictures always fascinating. but
especially interesting this week.
In The American Beauty" Paul
Keith elliott Dexter), an American
artist, is seeking the ideally beauti-
full woman, whose soul will inspire
him to great picture; this picture
is to compete in an international con-
test Of feminine loneliness. Keith
paints several disappointing pictures
before he discovers in Ruth Cleave
Myrtle Stedman), In most unex-
pected way, the beauty OF soul that
he has been seeking.
The love story Of the beautiful
model and the young eristocratic
painter has many tangles and I'M
vented turns. Ruth becomes enmesh.
ed in the snare of Lorrimer. multi
millionaire art patron, in The latter's
Orientally magnificent studio-palace.
This leads Keith to cast aside all
me barriers of his aristocratic up
bringing and propose tosRuth. Ruth
most unexpectedly refuses him.
Why, and of the results-this story
relates with thrilling charm.
Douglas Fairbanks, in new
comedy-drama especially written for
this very. popular star. appears at the
Grand tomorrow. His picture s called
The Good Bad-Man." On tho same
program is a rapid-fire Fact Key stone
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Summer Punch
and Pep come from .

summer Punch
and Pep come from a
food that is rich in muscle
making materialand is easily
digested. It is what you
digest, not what you eat, that
axes he althy tissue.
Shredded Wheat Biscuit is
full of body building nutri-
nent. The burden Of years
of food folly can be unloaded
by going on a Shredded
Wheat diet and sticking to
it. Get back to Nature be-
fore it is too late. Shredded
Wheat contains all the
body building material in
the whole wheat grain. A
cooling, satisfying Summer
food. Eat it for breakfast
with milk or cream; serve it
for luncheon with berries.
Made at Niagara Falls, NY.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT
Session Will Commence Promptly al
1880 o'cIoek-SpeeIai Business
Comes Up.

There will be special meeting of
the board Of education tonight at 1880
o'clock in the Office of the superintend-
ent. This will be the last meeting Of
the board before school commences
and several matters which are to
come up in regard to the opening of
school will be considered at this time.
One Of the matters before the board
is that of the request presented by
H. r. Collins to allow certain resi-
dence district west of the park to
send their children to either Garfield
or Terrence schools.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Drawn Into Machine.

PERRY, Iowa, Aug. 23.-Charles
Godfrey was thanking his luck today
for being alive after having narrow
escape from death when his clothes
caught in the shafting of corn shell
err and he was drawn into the ma
chine. Prompt action by another
member of the crew stopped the ma
chine. but not before Godfrey's right
leg was broken, the ankle dislocated
and a bad cash cut in the left leg.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
AFTER TRAP
SHOOTING BELT
Not Content With Winning Singles
Championship, e. M. Troeh,
Washington Champ, Enters.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 23.-With
the national trap shooting champion
ship at single targets safely tucked
away, E. M. Troeh, state champion
Of Washington, today entered the
same event at double targets which
will be shot this afternoon. Troeh
broke 90 out of possible 100 birds
in annexing the title. E. B. Eaton,
Missouri holder, was runner UP, get.
ting 9S. NJ Fl. HOFFMAN, Ohio; Al
len He'll, Pennsylvania, and c. B..
Platt, New Jersey, with 81 each,
were next in line.
&C. G. Burmeister, Illinois champion,
was off sight and broke only eight
of the clay filters.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23

inal revision of the article Of war
which hadn't been changed for 100
wears. in place of Representative
HAYES revision which exempted re-
tired army officers from courtmartial
and which made President Wilson
veto the measure last week
Senator Underwood's amendment
providing that no one under twenty
one years should be allowed to enlist
without consent of his parents was
beaten, % to %.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23

H1ppodrome theatre tonight.
The Masked Rider is the photo
play that all critics acclaimed as
Mr.. Loclwood's greatest work. 1t is
stirring story of revenue officers
adventures in the wild haunts Of a
gang of moonshiners, Of a beautiful
mountain girl who found a parson
not all he seemed and Of the exquisite
romance that befell.
May Allison, the charming and
beautiful artistic, adds new laurels to
her already many successes as the
wild mountain girl, in support of Mr.
Lockwood in The Masked Rider"
In conjunction with 1.-THE Masked
Rider" will be shown a Metro-Drew
comedy entitled, 1.-THE Schemers, y
starring the famous pair of coined
ians, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Drew.
Billie Burke Tomorrow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
WIFE BRINGS
DIVORCE SUIT
Mabel F. Duffy Wants Marital Ties
Decentralization
Filed.

In a petition filed in the district
court today, Mabel Duffy asks for di-
vorce from ]. r. Duffy on the grounds
that he has become an habitual
drunkard; that he has been guilty of
cruelty to her; that he has called
her vile names, implying intidelity;
that he failed to provide her with
medicine while she was Ill and "leav-
ing her at home evenings"
The Duffys were married February
20, 1918. Plaintiff wants divorce
and right to re-marry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Seven Ribs Broken.

PERRY, Iowa, Aug. 23.-J. Rohner,
a wealthy farmer living south of here
suffered seven broken ribs and minor
injuries when the automobile in
which he and three others were rid
ing, got beyond control of the driver
and overturned into a ditch Tuesday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Barrett and S.
Garner were painfully bruised, but
continued the trip home. Rohner is
in the Kings Daughter hospital today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
cre,,nd 70 pieces

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Aug. 2S.-James
Hcrner, Of Potosi, Wis. was ground
to pieces under a st. Paul train here
today. Death was instantaneous. He
stepped out of the way Of enc train
into the path Of another.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
BIG LECTURE
COURSE HERE
Arrangements Completed for Bringing
Famous Musicians and Speak
ers to keokuk This
Winter.
IDA TARBELL IS COMING
Famous Woman Journalist Will De.
liver Leeture--WideIy Known
for Writings in
Magazines.

A big lyceum lecture course is to
be held in Keokuk this year, under
the auspices of the Y. w. C. A. and
Y. M. C. A., 1t was announced this
morning. Several we'll known must.
clans and speakers will be brought
here for the entertainm ent and bene-
fit of Keokuk. The affair Is In charge
of committee, composed Of the
presidents and secretaries of the two
associations, J. o. Boyd and Mrs.
Winona E. Reeves.
Sarah Wilmer, the famous reader,
will render the Sign of the Cross"
the famous selection, by which Will
son Barrett gained fame as an author.
The Hampton court singers will
give musical program. There are
five in this company, and it comes
with the best of recommendation
from all the cities where it has given
entertainments. He
The Lyceum Arts Conservatory or
chestra Of Chicago is composed Of
eight young women, students in Chi
cago. This orchestra is one of the
best known in the middle west, and
is famous for its beautiful interpreta.
ton of classical and modern music.
The star member of the company is
!
was a reporter on the Constitu-
tion-Democrat for time last year.
Ida TarbeIi to Speak.
Ida NJ. Tarbell, however, is the
name on the program. of greatest in
terest to Keokuk people. known over
the world as Americas greatest
woman journalist" her articles in
McClure's and the American maya.
zines have had tremendous inf1u.
ence in bringing about reforms and
in stimulating popular interest in
questions of social and political well
fare. The degrees. of Doctor OF
Humanities, or L. H. D., as it is alb
breviated, has been bestowed upon
Miss Tarbell by the trustees of Allie
gheny and Knox colleges. She was
associate editor of McClure's maya
zine from 1894 to 1907, and since that
year has held similar position with
the American magazine.
The last number will be demon
stration of magic and sleight Of hand
tricks by the celebrated French magi
clan, NJ. Mario. Three assistants will
accompany him and aid in performing
mysterious deeds.
Season tickets will cost 81, but
members of the two Christian asso-
Citations will be permitted to buy
tickets at reduced rate. Single ad.
mission charges will be SO cents for
each performance except the Tarbeli
lecture, for which tickets will cost 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
NOTICE..
To Hugh Hammond,

To Hugh Hammond,
You are notified that petition is
on file in the District Court Of Iowa
for Lee County, at Keokuk, asking
that you be declared a spendthrift
and absentee and that Edna Fletcher
be appointed your guardian and I'M
less Won appear and defend by noon
of September 25th, 1916, judgment
will be entered as prayed for in said
petition. ..
RALPH B. SMITH,
Attorney for petitioner.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23

A program OF
unusual merits is
to be offered to
play goers Of this
city tomorrow by
the management of
this theatre, when
the two great plays
Billie Burke in
"The Mi In i 6 h t
Ride" and s Irene
Fenwick in THE
~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Arnv Bill Passes Senate.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.-The
s267, 500, $50 Nmy appropriation bill,
which pays for Uncle Sans increased
land force, passed the senate today.
The bill included the senate's orig
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
FEARS ARREST?
TRIES TO DIE
carbollc Acid. Chosen a. Means Of
Death by Oscar sakowlch When
Father swears Out
Warrant.
SISTER THWARTs DEED
Girl Knocks Acid Bottle From His
Hands-Both Sustain Slight
Burns In Brief
struggle.

Oscar Sakowich, twenty-six years
old living with his parents at 1927
Fulton street, attempted to commit
suicide by drinking carbolic acid
about o'clock yesterday afternoon,
after his father had sworn out war
rant charging him with the theft Of
Twelve dollars.
When Sakowich took the bottle
nom a shelf, his sister saw him. AS
he raised the deadly potion to his
Hps. she rushed to him and dashed
the bottle from his hands, after a
brief struggle. Sakowich succeeded
in drinking small quantity Of the
poisonous liquid, but most Of 1t was
spilled on the floor. Some splashed
nm his face and on the sisters hands.
The police were Immediately noti-
fed and Drs. C.. A. Dimond and F. B.
Dorsey Jr., were called. The young
man vase given stimulant and an
smetic was administered to-cause him
to throw up what little had passed his
throat. This morning his condition
was reported to be normal, except for
slight burns about his mouth and
throat.
Oau0e 10 ONKnOWHs
Several reasons are, advanced for
the rash act. The young man refused
to assign any causes for the deed. It
is supposed. however, that he tried to
die, fearing arrest for the alleged
theft of twelve dollars from his father,
Emmanuel Sakowich, a peddler.
Sakowich swore cut a warrant
charging his son with petit larceny
yesterday afternoon, and the police
we're on the watch for Oscar, at the
time he took the acid. This morning
the father withdrew the charge.
Other reasons are also assigned,
and it is possible that all contributed
to the young mans rash act.
A brother-in-law of the boy told 4
Gate City reporter that his brother
had been out of work, and that might
have been the reason for his taking
the acid. J, He said his brother gave no
reason for the rash act, and the fam
lily had no idea why he did 1t.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Eddie couIon Wins.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 23.-Eddie
Coulon, New Orleans, bantam, with
choppy lefts and right hooks, earned
a victory over Jack Douglas, San
Francisco, in twelve rounds last
night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
farce, "The Snow Cure" featuring
Ford Sterling. -Advertisemen
Harold Lockwood Tonight.

HdrOlQ LOCK
wood, the SUI
preme s c r e g n
star, and below
ed idol Of mill
lions of photo
play enthusiasts,
is starred in the
latest Metro"
wonderfully, "The
Masked Rider"
which is to be
shown at the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23
Mis-. Billie burke

MISS Billie burke be the attractions
offered at the regular 5 and 1Oc price
OF Observation-Disclosures
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-23

Subscribe for The Cate City.
The Keota news., 1916-12-08
EASY DISH WASHING
IMPROVED METHOD OF CLEAN.
ING TABLE UTENsiLA
Does Away In Large Measure With the
Unpleasant Work Which All House.
wives pisiike-Savins Of Both
Temper and Labor.

After each meal spoons, knives and
forks are gathered. dropped into pail
of clean soapsuds and Immediately
wiped dry. q simple mutter Of two or
three minutes. The plates and dishes
are scrnped and set In tub OF soup
suds. hot or cold, rs convenient. the
cups and snucers into another tub or
pan likewise.
Then the cooking things are thor
oughly cleaned when emptied. and
rinsed and wiped and put away tmme-
diately, which is much easier and more
quickly done than at any other time.
Ones hands need not be wet during
the whole process. and there Is nothing
unusual In the neat kitchen except
three bright pans or tubs Of neatly
piled dishes covered with water.
When ready to attnck them the wa
ter Is poured of and fresh. hot suds
poured over the painful. Then the
clean pieces are lifted out into the
drniner set in large pan to fit. hot
water poured over them and the drnin-
er set on the back part OF the range or
In the sun and mir for few minutes
until they are ready to set away.
Piled In open order. with hot wnter
poured over them. and set in a current
OF air. dishes dry OF themselves better
than anyone can wipe them.
Pitchers and jars are washed out
with a mop. scnlded and turned upside
down to dry. They dry more thorough
~ and with less danger Of breaknge
than in the ordinary way. and why r.
this method not as good for nll china
II you will try drying china In this
way you will find that 1t comes out
glossy enough to suit the most exact
Ing housewife-and with great snv-
ing OF temper and labor.-Chicago Her
aid.
The Keota news., 1916-12-08
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

To make red tiles bright color. rub
with lemon dipped in fine salt. Leave
for few minutes. then wash with
soap and water.
A soiled photograph mount may be
cleansed by rubbing with dry bread
crumbs; the photograph should be
wiped with clean cold water.
For removing tea and coffee marks
from linen glycerine Is excellent. Pour
1t over the stains. rub it well in, and
wash In the usual way.
Indiarubber gloves are better than
leather ones to wear when doing
housewOrk they are more flexible. and
in addition are much easier to keep
clean.
Where oil lamps are used a pailful
OF dry sand should always be kept
handy. Nothing Is SO effective for ex-
tinguishing burning oil in case of acct
dent.
When making suet dumplings. wheth-
er sweet or savOry. always prick them
we'll before putting them in the pan.
II this Is done they will not stick to
the bottom.
The Keota news., 1916-12-08
INCREASE OF $4,000. 900 SHOWN
IN ESTIMATES FOR COST OF
GOVERNMENT.
TOTAL S1,268,715,834
ALL DEPARTMENTS ON THE IN.
cREAsE-AIGH COST OF Liv.
ING is A FACTOR

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
ington.-Estimates OF the ex-
pense OF all branches OF the govern
ment for the fiscal year 1918, for
which the session OF Congress just as
sembled must appropriate funds. total
Sl.2CS. 7l5.s34
This amount is exclusive OF $685.
255,s to be appropriated for the pos
tai service. which is expected to be
returned 10 the treasury by postal
revenue and sinking fund appropria-
ton o! Gu.7iS.000 toward the public
debt
The total appropriation for the fis-
cal year 1917. ending next June. ex-
elusive Of these two items were ST.
1S4.157.5l7
The increase OF some $4,000, 900
represents the general trend OF the
constantly increased cost OF govern
ment as well as the increased cost
Of living. Increases in compensation
and in numbers of employees are to
be found in the estimates OF all
branches OF the government. and to
meet that tendency administration Of
ficials have attempted policy OF par
ing down all proposals for new Ero1-
ects with the exception OF national de-
Tense expenditures to meet the growth
OF the country and the many burdens
thrust upon the United States by the
war
The estimates laid before Congress
by the Treasury Department follow:
The Keota news., 1916-12-08
ADULT DEATH RATE TOO HIGH
Australian Commission, After investi.
cation, Points Out Causes Of Nor
taiity in Middle Age.

The statement made in re :ent
bulletin of the New York board of
health by DR.. Charles F.. Bolduan that
the expectation of life for Il man Of
forty was actually ut least year
shorter than it was ten years ago. re-
ceives confirmation from Australia In
the report of commission appointed
to inquire into the causes OF death and
lnvalidity.
The Lancet uondOn) quotes this
commissions report rs saying that the
principal risk of middle age is in high
blood tension. The principal causes OF
this are found in overstrain and in
chronic poisoning of the blood by foods
and drinks, and from the bowels and
the throat.
The Lancet says the recommended
tons Of the New York and the Aus
tralian bodies are somewhat vague. but
1t welcomes campaign against avoid
able adult mortality which, 1t says.
need not become an opportunity for
the exhibition of rampant faddiness,
though risk lies in this direction"
The Keota news., 1916-12-08
Olives Of Veal.

This takes s6me pains. but it is well
worth while. You will need one or rwo
outlets which you should trim and cut
into pieces about two and one-half
inches wide by four inches long. Place
on each piece a strip of thin bacon and
a tablespoonful of chopped mushrooms
Season with pepper and salt and roll
up. tie and skewcr. Have ready fine
bread crumbs and beaten egg ana
dip each olive first in eggs and then in
the crumbs. Now do each one up In
huttered paper-oiled paper will I'm
swer-and bake them. Cut the string
when done and remove the skewer
They are especially tempting when
served with tomato sEnce