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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11

Pittsburg's chief of police procialms
,;hartv for all the lonesomes to spoon
~ the CITY parks. on and after Eas'
Tor ANY policeman who is so lack
10 I'm brains as to disturb the free
nrercise of spooning, says the chief
will get the hook" That's the TAX
tb.t makes for the American home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
Annual Reunion Sunday

On Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6
o'clock the Children Of Mary will
hold their annual reunion, commenc-
Grating the forty-ninth anniversary
of the organization. The affair prom
ises to be a notable one and will be
held in st. Vincent's academy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
Naomi Class Meetjno

The Naomi class of the First
Methodist Protestant church will be
entertained this evening at the resi-
dence Of Miss Mae Mccoy, 1915 Bank
street. This will be the regular
monthly business session, followed
by a social evening
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
Militia In ARRIVING.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas. May IL
first contingents of militia, began
IRVING here about noon and marched
lnmediate1y to the camp site near
fort Sam Houston. The Dallas,
Eaco. Fort Worth and Laredo conf
(anies were among the first arrivals,
|otaling 700 men. The entire militia
fill be here tomorrow
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
w ant Column

II you Wish to rent or sell a house;
II you are seeking position or want
someone Is work for you; II you have
lost anything or found anything, your
advertising message inserted In The
Daily Gate City will enter every
reading home in keokuk and twenty.
five milo radius. The cost is but
cent word each insertion, no ad-
vertisement being taken for less
than 15e. Cash must accompany order.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
Third Survivor,

lMILWAJ EKEE, Wis, May 11.-John
True, a third survivor of the steam
ship S. r. Kirby, sunk in gale in
Lake Superior Tuesday night, arrived
here today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
Saved by Wooden Leg.

|OSWEGO, N. Y. May 1.-Frana
hrmody, a Fairhaven farmer. owes
Is life today to wooden leg. He
|ll into the Oswego river last night
hd for half an hour the leg kept
i'm afloat. His cries for help final
reached the police and he was
escued.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11

st. Joe's municipal electric light
plant supplies current for 926 lamps
at an annual cost of $44.76 each. The
superintendent wants $4,000 to run
the plant this year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
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Call Black 665.
For Society Editor
Call Black Sos.
For Society Editor
Trinity Mems Cub,

At $500 O'Clock tonight the Trinity
Mems club will meet at the church
for business and social session. All
members are expected and friends of
the members are invited to be present
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
MISCELLANEOUS

FAIR BRED POLAND CHINA MALE
HOG weighing 500 lbs: will trade
for pigs zoos High or call Black
1873.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
What the Leo County Board Did at
the Last Session Which Was
Held at the County
Court House.
THE BILLS ALLOWED
Proceedings Of Body Arc Herewith
Given AZ They Appear on tho
Records for Benefit
Of Citizens.
(Continued.)

WeUHeSUdy, -TdHudTy D, I5IV'
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment. All members present.
On motion the following claims
were allowed, Supervisor Maxwell
voting aye. Supervisor Hosier voting
aye, and Supervisor DeRosear voting
ave to-Wit:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
VERDICT DIRECTED
IN BON|CAMP CASE
Court ofders Finding for Defend ant
on Ground That Plaintiff Sues
A. Individual and Not
a. Partnership.
JURY WORK CONTINUES
other Cases Are Taken up Today in
Order Of Their Assign
ment-Probate
Matters.
JURY WORK CONTINUES

A directed verdict for the defendant
was returned in the case of John
Bonicamp VS.. the Constitution Demo-
crat in the district court this morn
ing. The suit was that in which libel
was charged by plaintiff The court
directed a verdict on the ground that
plaintiff sued as an individual, not as
partnership, which testimony
showed had always existed.
The verdict returned by the jury
and signed by Ed Plug as foreman,
was worded as follows:
I'm accordance with the instruction
Of the court, we. the jury, find for the
defendant"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
10 Take penositions.

The case of Moroney vs.. Gardner,
which was called for trial this after
noon was continued until June J.,
when 1t is specially noted for hearing.
Dispositions are to be taken and will
be produced, in case that the defend
Dhnts cannot be here in person at that
time. This was decided after consid-
lerable talk between the attorneys on
both sides.
The defendants attorneys produced
|afidavits to the effect that it would
|be detrimental to the health of his
|client to come north at this time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
Died of Heart Disease.

FULTON. Mo. May 11.-George Fl.
Peacock. sixty-three, former chair
man of the Galloway county republ.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11

FOR RENT-Five rom modern
house Phone Red sos.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Modern residence, north
side, furnished or UNFINISHED. Also
two furnished apartments for house
keeping. 1877 North Ninth. Phone Blk.
1880. sedan s
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11

in The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11

WANTED-Carpente Apply in the
morning at TOO Grand avenue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
VIII Opened And Read.

VIII VpcNeU dH0 HedO.
The will Of the late Sarah F. Will
iams was opened and read in the
district court this morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11
WANTED.

WANTED-Offlce work by young lady
stenographer; have had experience.
Address 49," care this Office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11

WANTED-First class paper hanger
and painter. Rock Island, ILL., Open
shop; wages soc per hour. Pardon
Wall Paper Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-11

FOR RENT-925 Bank street, six
rooms, bath and gas. Good street
Good neighborhood. Phone Red 562.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27
True Americans.

Wisconsin is pleased to be represent
ed honestly before gathering Of in
telligent persons as it was in Mr.. Willet
M. Spooner' s patriotic speech to the
National Security league in Washington
Thursday evening. AS stalwart as the
most stalwart in his Republicanism,
Mr.. Spooner was talking truths, which,
if the people who pretend to be at the
head of the Republican party had
grasped, would have kept Roosevelt
from running away with the party as
he appears to be doing For when these
Republicans persist in heckling and
harassing the administration, which
where foreign affairs come in means the
government, they make place for the
yawpers who are always ready.
Now, some things are already clear
If we are to become an ally of Great
Britain, then Roosevelt is the leader
to whom we shall naturally turn. And
if, as the partisans of Germany wish,
we are to join the central powers and
fight against the entente, we must turn
to Nagel or some other leader of that
faith.
But the truth is, of course, that the
solid sentiment of the country, the wish
of the majority, is for neither. 1t is
the radicals on both sides who are do
ing this, and there are not enough of
them to elect a president.
A striking example of the work Of
these two elements of apprehension
was the illustration published in The
Journal last night, with one picture in
which the kaiser was represented as
leading Uncle Sam by the nose and the
other in which the president was por-
trayed with the features of King
George. venture to say that the
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27
MADAME X'' SUNDAY AT THE
RHODE OPERA HOUSE.

Manager Rhode of the Rhode Opera
House, has some mighty appealing
shows lined up for the near future,
but nothing that is likely to make a
more general appeal than the attrac-
ton for next Sunday, January goth.
On that date the handsome play house
will offer one of the biggest successes
of the century, MADAME x" This
play was seen for more than a thous-
and performances in New York and
had sensational run in Chicago,
where the business was so big that it
was deemed necessary to give three
performances of it every day, this be-
ing the first time that morning per-
Torrance was ever given in that city.
Madame X'' appeals to every class.
1t is founded on the purest Of all SEN
timents, mother love and it is indeed
hard hearted person who can sit
through that wonderful last act with
out feeling a thrill. A highly capable
company, backed by a handsome
scenic production, will interpret the
play at the Rhode Opera House next
Sunday and at popular prices 25, 80
and SOC. advdw
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27
Ministers of German Luth-
eran Church Discuss I'm
portant Problems at Ger
man Lutheran Church.
NEXTSESSION LAKE geneva

The southern conference Of the Wis
consin Synod opened its semi annual
meeting Monday afternoon in the
German Lutheran church. Sixteen
pastors are in attendance and these
are being entertained at the home of
the members of the church.
The first meeting was held Monday
afternoon. A paper was discussed on
"The Inspiration of the Canonical
Books Of the Bible. This paper had
been prepared by Rev. Plass of
lakewood, Wis.
This morning discussion was on
"What of the Law in the New Tesla
ment?' The discussion was lead by
Rev. Fleischer of Lake Geneva, Wis.
This afternoon "Practical Questions
for the Pastor" will be the topic,
All the pastors present are to take
part in this discussion.
This evening there will be public
services at the German Lutheran
church at 1880. The confessional
service Will DE IN charge or Rev. Vol-
kert Of Racine, Wis. The sermon will
be preached by Rev. Grunwald of
Franksville. The conference will par
take Of Holy Communion in body.
The closing session will be held on
Wednesday forenoon. It will be
business session in which the program
for the next semi annual conference
will be made. The next meeting will
be held in August of this year
at Lake Geneva, Wis.
The officers of the conference are:
President, Rev. G. Covers, Elkhorn,
Wis; vice president, Rev. F. Koch,
Caledonia, Wis; secretary, Rev. H.
Fletcher, Lake Geneva, Wis; treasur-
er, Rev. Theo. Voekert, Racine, Wis;
visiting elder, Rev. G. Buenger, Ke-
nosha, Wis.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

majority of our readers were Disguised
with both.
The principle Of Mr.. Spooner' s speech
which is most timely and thought-pro-
voking is that in foreign affairs the
president is the government. Yet any
man who doesn It agree with every de-
tail of its work tries to upset it, and
insists that to set things right, Bill
Jones is the one man who must be
elected. Suppose that there are enough
Of these men and Bill Jones is elected.
Then all those who don't agree with
him proceed to upset him. What kind
of national policy can we have9 1t
Mr.. Roosevelt is elected and tries to
throw this country into war, and all
those who don It agree with him imme
diately go to work to upset him, what
sort Of front do we present to other
nations? Can It these fools see that it
is America they are attacking?
In the same issue Of The Journal was
campaign document by young Bull
Mooser of Milwaukee who had never
thought of his country, but only of
what could be done to make Roosevelt
president. This young man talks about
Mexico, and that is his great misfor-
tune; for The Journal has just given a
great deal of attention to making a
background for the Mexican case, and
no man in Milwaukee can afford to dis
play ignorance of it.
We don t cite these cases as particu-
larly important, but they are examples
of the kind of thing that people are
likely to do. The hour has struck when
the good people of the United States
must stop and think, ask themselves
whether they really want to engage in
copperheadism.
The Journal doesn It know who will
be the next president of the United
States, but whoever he is, the foreign
affairs of this country will be in his
hands Anyone who tries to upset him
in our relations with foreign nations
will be attacking America.-The Mil
waukee Journal.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27
ASK COUNCIL FOR REFERENDUM.
Board of Education Formally Asks for
Vote on Appropriation for Recrea-
ton Work in the City for 1917.

The board of education met in
cpecial session at the city hall on
Tuesday evening and by unanimous
vote decided to ask the city council
for a referendum on the question of
the city raising funds for recreational
work. The petition to the council
which bears the sanction of the school
board, asks that the question of an
annual mill tax for this purpose be
submitted to the people at the spring
election in April. Under the law the
council may levy not to exceed one
sixth of a mill for this purpose, but
the law provides that before such levy
is made the proposition must be SUBJ
mitted to the people for a referendum
vote. It is certain that the council
will order the question placed on the
ballot at the spring election and in
the meantime the people who are fav-
orable to the playground and recrea-
ton movement will conduct a wide
campaign of education in the city in
order that the voters may vote intel
hgently on the question.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Just why the time for paying taxes
should be extended is not apparent in
Kenosha. There is every reason to be-
lieve that the people have just as much
money now as they will have then. OF
course some of them might want an
extra month IS interest but this is un-
fair to the people who complied with
the law and paid the taxes when they
were due.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

City politics in Kenosha are warming
up, but as in former years, the warm
ing up process is largely manipulated
by fellows who are entirely unfit for
office. 1t don't take a great deal to
war these fellows up.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

The sale Of munitions to the warning
nations has about as much to do with
the political issues in Wisconsin as the
expenditures of the state government
have to do with the duties of a United
States senator in Washington. 1t looks
to be lots better than an even break
for the munition man.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Evidently there are some people who
do not consider being a rural mail car
rier as zero in occupation. Seventeen
took the examination in Kenosha re-
Gently. Not one of them, however, had
ever travelled the routes.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Have you addressed that letter to
Congressman Cooper demanding an ad-
dition to the post ofice9 Now is the
time to do it and then send him an
other one tomorrow. Let him know
that Kenosha knows what it wants and
that it wants it now.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

At that, it can be said that Colonel
Teddy is still able to express himself
in rather vigorous language. Every
day the "Big Stick is looming up a
little bigger as a campaign slogan.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Here is an appropriate one from the
Manitowoc Herald: "In playing golf
man may dub his brassie shot and
get away with perfectly good iron
but devotees of the bowling game who
blow the single pin have no such re-
course
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

The Marinette Eagle-Star opines:
e Automobiles are now declared to be
injurious to the human race, but it will
be noticed that it is not the human who
owns the automobile who is injured. -
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

If they make the Madison convention
real Republican forum there is no
reason to have any soreheads after it is
all over. There has been no denying
admission to anyone and it will be pull
ed off regardless of the presence of
newspaper reporters.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Regardless of all of the troubles of
the preliminary campaign, the people
can rejoice that they have been spared
any mouthings from "Col." John Han
nan. There is a silver lining for every
cloud.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Tt is interesting to note that there is
a growing tendency among people to be
Republicans this year. fractional bad
ges are not nearly as fashionable as
they were some years ago. Possibly
the indications of Republican victory
have something to do with it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

We quite agree that nearly all the
men nominated for state Office should
come from GAINESVILLE, but they might
be willing to slip Clinton Junction a
bone. 1t is all in Rock county.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Let 'em fight! When it comes down
to the scratch the Democrats will have
just as big fight on and the result OF
the campaign will largely hinge On the
sharpness Of the political knives.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

All Of the new materials for Spring Suits
are here. Well tailor you right, showing
many patterns for $500, $500, $4,000.
$3.50, and in spite Of scarcity Of materials,
we are showing most superb line at $25. 90.
We challenge comparison in material, fit and
workmanship in every one Of the above
lines. If the suit is not right you do not need
to take it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

It viii be noted that Senator Paul O..
Husting is directing the trip OF the
president to Wisconsin. Surely May
vile has come into its own.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

E. c. Timm of Milwaukee spent Tues
day afternoon in Kenosha,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1916-01-27

Remer s Laundry. Phone 1O17. advtf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-08

workers, under the leadership Of
the American Federation of Labor,
declared their determined opposi-
tlon to any reduction OF wages as
way out OF that condition for the
employer.
The workers assumed the
position that they were not
going to submit TO reduction
In wages. realizing that such a
solution Of industrial depression
was no solution at ali.
In the depression caused In the
first few months OF the Euro
pean war. thru disarrangement Of
our industries, little or no attempt
was made by employers to reduce
wages. in spite OF the considerable
number OF workers unemployed.
After the readjustment and re.
arrangement IN industry. workers
became more generally employed
employers we're IN receipt OF large
profits, and the working people
have become more thoroly organ
lied. and are determined that they
shall be larger sharers of their
product.
The labor movement OF today
no longer bases its claim for a
better consideration at the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-08
GOMPERS TELLS MEANING Of STRIKES

hands OF employers and OF so
clety upon the grounds OF SYM
pathy for them.
The claim is as a matter Of
right, and that idea has taken
firm hold Of the masses Of the
workers OF the country.
We have conducted campaign
OF organization for years among the
unskilled as we'll as the skilled
among men In the employ of great
corporations, as we'll as employees
OF small industrial caliber.
The efforts now being made by
large groups OF workers to secure
still better conditions. and their de.
mand to share I'm the increased
prosperity OF the country, is simply
the expression OF the American
trade union movement as repre-.
sented by the American Federation
OF Labor,
THE MEANING OF THE
PRESENT CONDITIONS IN
THE LABOR WORLD is
THAT THE WORKERS ARE
DEMANDING THEIR RIGHT.
FUL SHARE IN THE IN.
CREASED PRODUCTIVITY OF
INDUSTRY AND THE PROS
pERiTY OF THE NATION.
SAM GoMPERS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-08

WASHINGTON. May g.
President Wilson will an
noonee acceptance Of the Ger
man reply 10 the American
submarine demands lat. today.
II 10 Understood the presl-
Dents position will be outlined
In brief note to Germany and
thst Secretary Lansing will
make II public.
This reply may be en- route to
Berlin even now.
President Wilson and Lansing
conferred last night with regard to
rs contents.
The fact that IL will not be made
public until this afternoon was be
l!eved due TO a desire 10 allow the
note time to reach Germany.
The Communication will be for
nal acknowledgment of the re-
eeipt Of the German reply. and II
VIII Indicate, ID Is declared. that this
government. accepting the new
pledges. considers itself In no way
bound to the conditions OF the an.
swer.
The president Is known TO take
tne position that the United States
- dealing with Germany apart from
is negotiations with Great Britain.
ana that II will continue TO deal with
ureat Britain without reference to
its Negotiations with Germany.
y can be stated on the highest
authority that the American mes
sass may be summed up briefly as
sccepfance OF that part OF the Ger
man reply which covers orders 70
submarine commanders and rejec-
'ion OF everything else.
The answer will eliminate the
possibility OF a break on any epi.
sode which has happened in the
past
future friendly relations depend
On German adherence TO the new
orders issued to submarine com
msnders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-08
2 Divers
on Trail
of Liner
Submarines Believed to Be
Looking for Big
Cunarder
SIGHTED ON ATLANTIC

NEW YORK, May s.-Two
German submarines, sceorpa.
MED by commerce raider,
are believed 20 have escaped
from klel and are reported at
large In the Atlantic today.
The report circulated said
orders had been issued for the
submarine TO torpedo the Gu
nsrd liner orduna, carrying a
tremendous cargo OF war ru-
nltions ard 800 passengers.
n r. rumored Germany would
seek to prove by this act that sub
marining could be carried on legit-
Imately. the plan being 10 unload
the passengers and crew before
sinking the steamer.
There have been no wireless
messages from the vessel since IL
sailed, May 2.
The story that the submarines
were sighted and the belief that
they we're headed for America was
based on an account OF a midocean
attempt OF two apparent raiders TO
capture the French liner Venezia.
100 miles from Bordeaux. en- route
10 the United States
The pursuing boats steamed to-
ward one another. meeting far
astern OF the Venezia. and convers-
ed for a few moments
Two pale streamers OF smoke
were seen rising from the side OF
the second pursuer.
This was believed TO be from
submarines.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-05-08
YOU SHOULD KNOW
DOCTOR DOLLAR

He's likeabe chap for all that he has new theory on
handling criminals.
Doctor Dollar is the central figure in The Crime Doctor
the new novela-week i'll The Star beginning today.
Why does fellow criminal. Doc Dollar says it's
because he's sick and SO he has hospital EN-.
You'll be mighty interested in seeing how he brings
the light OF day many dark high offices and
prominent families
T. W. Hornung The Crime Doctor'-and that's
guarantee that you'll enjoy thoroy First nstament
page today.