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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Another stalwart Republican Of the
old school-Henry Clay Hansbrough.
for is years United States Senator
from North Dakota, has declared his
support of President Wilson. In an
open letter to Republican Candidate
Hughes he asks this question: But
for the fact that you are seeking an
once, wouldn't you cast your vote as
intend to cast mine-for the man who
has done his level best and succeeded
in many big things, rather than for
the man who ignores the bigger things
and deals vaguely with the little
things?" y
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Rev. Charles w. Wendte, of Boston,
Who smoke at st. Johns German church
while visiting Cincinnati during the
week. declared before leaving he would
vote fof Woodrow Wilson
Rev. Wendte has been a lifelong ke-
publican
"President Wilson's splendid achieve
ment in obviating an embodiment with
Germany during the European war is
responsible for my decision to support
his candidacy" said Rev, Wendtc.
.In my opinion that single accom-
pIishment is in itself sufficient reason
for any loyal. peace-loving citizen TO
give his utmost support to Mr. Wilson
at this time. And the honor ana IN
teerity Of our beloved country ana nag
have been admirably conserved
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Poor, indescribably poor is that girl
who has gifts, a clear mind and active
hands. and who has not been taught
how to use them, wandering aimlessly
thru life, mediocre in everything, with
out definite aim, seeking vainly for oc-
equations to amuse or distract. deform
ing her body to crafty ignorant vanity,
injuring herself by late hours and bad
food, sparkling dimly in the struggle
for a wealthy husband, and then as a
wife, realizing her weakness asd lack
OF worth; as mother, weeping bitter
singing tears as she sees the results
Of her miserable life magnfled in her
children, and wailing piteously for help
and strength when 1t is too late.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Irwin Cobb, the most popular and
widely read writer in America, said in
a recent interview indorsing Wilson;
az was in Belgium when that little
country was invaded by the magnifi-
Gently prepared German army ! saw
towns in flames. women, children and
old men fleeing, game little Belgian
soldiers dying.
81 admire Wilson because he has the
inclination to get US ready for serious
eventualities and the splendid ability
70 keep us out Of trouble II
III there is one thing worse than not
getting ready for war, it is getting us
intn one
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Charleston, w, Va, Oct. 21-Thou-
sands Of West Virginia Republicans
and Progressives will follow J.W.Daw-
son to the support OF President Will
son, Dawson's friend said today.
Dawson, coal operator and business
man Of Charleston and former Repub-
lican party leader. has asked that his
name be withdrawn as a Hughes cleo
tor
"After reading the public addresses
OF Hughes, ] can see so good reason
why there should be a change at Wash
ington,' he said in his letter TO Joseph
II. Gaines, chairman OF the Republi-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27
MELVILLE.

The remains OF Mrs. Sarah Lewis
were brought here. from Fullerton md
buried on Monday. She formerly lived
near hero.
The four year old son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Willie Cooksey at Ratclifr died on
Monday after Il few days Illness oil
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

A straw vote taken on the fast c. &
4, train last Friday afternoon between.
Ash, and and Cincinnati stood go for
wilson TO 80 for Hughes. A vote on a
Big sandy train Tuesday showed 81 for
WILSON ls tcr Hughes and undecid-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Two freight rate cases of vital m
terest to the coal industry OF Eastern
Kentucky are in course of trial before
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Kentucky mining interests are OPP
posing a horizontal increase OF rates
On shipments into Ohio and Indiana.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

A Canadian writing home says: we
have literally blasted our way forward,
Ruin appears not only in the devastat-
ed earth and the crushed houses. but
also in the sadder waste of human life
This is all ground sacred to the MEM
DRY of our dead. Also, in the scarcely
defined trenches of the enemy, the
German corpses lie thick"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

After January l no person holding a
political position in Kentucky will be
permitted to use railroad passes Even
employees of railroads must deny them
selves the privilege Of passes If they
want to continue in public office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

"A threat from me would have saved
the Lusitania.n boldly declares Mr..
Hughes, candidate for President.
Eureka Charley has accidentally let
the cal out OF the bag Government
by threats" would be his policy as
Pnasidan+
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

As heretofore announced, Hon NJ. NJ
Logan, Attorney General ,of Kentucky
will speak at Louisa az ! o'clock Fri
day, Oct 27. We again call IN, at
tention Of the voters TO this matter and
urge attendance, You VIII hear a good
speech.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Illiteracy has been wiped out in 70
Kentucky counties, according to Mrs.
Cora Wilson Stewart. In the last two
years 10000 adults have been taught to
read and write and $4,000 more viii be
taught this wear.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

The New York Herald, Republican,
says the Presidential tide is drifting
toward President Wilson. The Herald
makes a specially of election forecasts
in presidential years
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27
Friday, October 27, 1916.

In all Cincinnati theaters last Fri
day night straw vote was taken by
secret ballot. About two thirds Of the
votes were for Wilson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

Whenever you hear a Republican
calling for war ask him for a list of
his sons and tell him to point out which
one his mother has picked out to send
to Mexico.-Wm. j. Bryan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

We are authorized to announce ]. c.
SHORT DIETER known as Tode) for
Jailer of Lawrence CO., subject to the
action of the Democrats in the primary
election of August, 1917, Your support
is solicited.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27
TIE BLAME EAlR.

Saturday Of this week ~ the day for
tho live stock fair at Blaine. An iatsy-
os;ing display il expected
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

We are authorized to announce
DOCK GREEN, of Blaine. KY, as a
candidate for County Court Clerk OF
Lawrence-co., subject to the action of
the Republican party in the next pri-
u,ary at which candidates for County
Court Clerk are to be nominated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

We are authorized to announce LAFE
WALTER as candidate for County
Judge of Lawrence county subject to
the action of the Republican party at
the next primary at which the capdi-
dates for this office are to be noIninat-
~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

We are authorized to announce w. D..
SHANNON as a candidate for Sheriff
of Lawrence-co., subject to the action
Of the Democratic party in the August
1917 primary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

We are authorized to announce BIAS
COM MUNCY, of Louisa, Ky, as a
candidate for Sheriff of Lawrence CO.,
subject to the action of the republican
party in the next primary election at
which candidates for sheriff are to be
nominated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

We ARE authorized to announce ]. p.
WILLIAMS as a candidate for Jailer
of Lawrence co., subject to the action
of the Republican party in the primary
of August, 1917.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

VIM. TAYLOR, of Glenwood, an
nounces that he will be candidate for
Sheriff of Lawrence county, subject to
the action of the Democratic party in
the next primary election at which can
didates for Sheriff are to be nominal
ed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-27

capIss Pro Fines for sale here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03

the department Of streets and public
improvements and superintendent of
the department Of parks and public
property.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION
TAKES UP DUTIES TODAY.

ers was sworn into office at the city
hall this morning at $3.50 o'clock by
Judge Mcnamara
The old council and the new coun-
Gil assembled in the council chamber
at 900 o'clock. After the remaining
old business of the recurring council
had been conducted, Mayor S. w.
Moorhead adjourned the council sine
die, after which the new officials
We're indicted into office.
Retiring Mayor Moorhead made q
few brief remarks to the new coun-
Gil. He said that he welcomed the
new officials and hoped that their
administration would be pleasant
one, as had been the last one He
said that the retiring council would
be willing to do anything to help the
new one.
In reply to this, Mayor Ed. S. Lof-
ton spoke as follows:
Il want to thank the members of
the retiring council for their express
sions of good will and assure them
their words of encouragement are
appreciated. l am sure l speak for
my colleagues when l say that it will
be the purpose to give to the city
a law-enforcement administration, to
be watchful of expenditures, and
mindful of the interests of the tax
payers. To this end we solicit the
hearty cooperation of the citizens of
Keokuk so that the most beneficial
results can be secured"
The first resolution that came up
before the new council was one fix
ing the positions of the three new
city officials. The resolution read,
that for the terms beginning April
3, 1916, and ending on the first Mon
day in April, 1918, the various de-
partments of the city of Keokuk
should be assigned as follows:
Mayor Ed. S. Lotion shall be sup
erintendent of the department Of
public affairs; Councilman Fred Hill
pert shall be superintendent of the
department of accounts and finances
ana superintendent of the department
of public safety, and Councilman 7.
j. Hickey shall be superintendent OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03

know that four out of every five girls
who dance do not go to hell. But out
Of every five who go to hell four start
ed in the ball room"
At don't need to step outside of Keo-
hulk he said, ito show you the eff
fects of the dance. l could give you
names right now. And any man today
who claims to be a christian and says
the Bible upholds dancing either is a
fool or liar"
ITO love little sin is a great sin.
The drunkard's hell starts with the
first glass the red light district begins
in the movement of the Turkey Trot.'
Many Is the time that l have seen
helpless bird caught by the charming
snake have rescued frogs who have
been charmed by the serpent and wer
calling for help. II can rescue some
pure, innocent little girl in keokuk
from the serpent that has his fanSs
fastened upon her. I'm going to do it
If the social set, the godless-gangs and
-cliques, won't help me they
can take their ball room religion and
so to hell with it. I'm going to do all
| can for the little girl and for the
God who wants to save her"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
GRIP AND NEURASTHENIA

There is form of neurasthenia that
follows the grip. Doctors call it post
grippal' neurasthenia. One Of the
foremost medical authorities OF New
York city in a lecture in the interna-
tional clinics, said:
Broadly speaking, every victim Of
the grip will suffer from post-grippal
neurasthenia also. Lowering of ner-
vous tone with increased irritability is
the most striking effect of the disease,
languor of mind and body, disturbed,
fitful sleep and vague pains in the head
and elsewhere. The treatment calls
for rest and tonic.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills, a non-alco-
holic tonic, are particularly suited for
building up the blood and strengthen
ing the nerves after an attack of the
grip. The rich, red blood expels the
lingering germs from the system and
transforms respondent grip victims in
to cheerful, healthy, happy men and
women.
If you have had the grip get box
Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills now from
the nearest drug store and begin the
treatment at once.
On request we will send you free
pamphlet, Building Up the Blood"
which contains a chapter on the grip.
Address the DR.. Williams Medicine Co.,
Schenectady, N. Y,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
Was Sworn into Office at $50
O'Clock Incoming Council
Announces it's List of
Appointments.
ro1YD CIIANrCc NnTCn
Charles H. Hennemann Sue
ceeds John M. Kenney as
Chief of Police-TW0
More Reports

The new city officials were
appointed at the first meeting Of the
new city council held this morning.
out of eight offices, there were
changes made In four. Charles H..
Henneman succeeds to the position
Of chief Of police, dIspIacing John M.
kenney who has been the incumbent
for the past three and one-half years.
John r. Dimond succeeds S. II. john
ston az assessor; Charles II. Fegers
does into c. A. Dimond's place as city
physician, and Patrick Tigue sue
ceeds r. p. Breheny as street super
visor. The complete list is as fol-
lows:
City soIieitor-Theodore A. Craig.
City clerk-O. w. Sandberg.
City treasurer-L. J. Wolf.
City englneer-John F. Winters.
Street Observation-Disclosures Tigue.
City physician-charies n. Fesers.
Assessor-John r. Dimond.
MarshaI-charles II. Henneman.
The new city council composed of
Ed. S. Lotion, mayor, and T. J..
Hickey and Fred Hiipert, commission
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03

for two years as deputy marshal dur
ing the Cameron administration and
two years as marshal under the
Strimback administration.
81 am really glad to get out" he
said this morning in commenting on
the change. THE last two years have
been strenuous and l will welcome a
rest. | have done everything in my
power to make my administration eff
fective and know the results will
compare favorably with those OF any
other administration. | have endeav-
ored to work for the public good and
keep the city as clean and as free
from crime as possible.
81 hold no ill will against anybody
l wish my successor all kinds of suo
cess and If at any time l can be OF
assistance to him he has only to
call on me. My men have all done
good work and ! wish to CONNIE end
them for the faithfulness with which
they have discharged their duties
Mr.. Kenney has no pans as yet
for the future. He is looking forward
to rest from the cares of Office for
the time being. He has always been
kind and courteous to newspaper men
and has helped them in running down
stories and has been a source OF
many good news stories.
The Gate City on Sunday morning
presented the annual reports of
Mayor S. w. Moorhead and Chief of
Police Kenney. The reports of Fire
Chief Anderson and City Solicitor
Craig follow City Engineer Winters
Is i'll at his home and has not been
able to complete his report, and those
of j. A. Nj. Collins and Frank T. f.
Schmidt will not be ready for a day
or two more.
City Solicitors Report.
To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council:-
Gentlemen:
beg to submit the annual report
as to cases pending against the city
OF Keokuk, as follows:
S945-Eula Fields vs.. city Of Keo-
kuk. Alleged damage by flooding.
Pending settlement.
1O111-Julia e. Cutshall vs. city OF
Keokuk Alleged damage for per-
sonal INJURY during paving Of North
Eighth street, city protected by con-
tractors bond. Contractor defending
suit.
1O266-Josephine E. Burrows VS..
city Of Keokuk. Appeal from assess
ment for paving on North Seven.
teenth street. City is nominal
party, the contractor being the real
party in interest.
Respectfully submitted,
L. A. CRAIG,
City Solicitor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
Bible Dances Different.

when the Bible speaks of dancing.
he said, at speaks of maidens dancing.
Not bunch of old ROSTERS hopping
around with a crowd of little pullets.
Men say, oh we dance for the exer-
else. We like to dance with our own
wives They never dance with their
he asserted And you put a
bunch of old roosters down there on
the dance floor together and see how
long they'll last if you don't get some
pullets there"
q know what this sermon is going
to cost me-" he said significantly.
" But I'll leave this town with clear
And he snapped, If
you've got any idea of gadding up here
after this sermon and telling me you
intend to 90 on dancing-Get it out.
7 can't help it if you go to hell. If any
of your social set have a ballroom
brand of religion go on to hell with it,
I'm not going to try to stop you. Only
| don't want anything to do with you
that's all"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
To He'll Via BALL Room.

THE dance" he said lis not only
sending the girls to the dogs but it
is playing the devil with the boys. Oh
mothers," he appealed, give your
daughter fun, sport, amusement. Give
her high school, and Sunday school
and clean sports and music. Give her
college yells. But don't send her to
hell by way of the damnable dance
hall. Statistics prove that $4,000 out
of every 100000 girls who go wronS
got their start in the dance hall. L
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
New Officials Appointed.

New Officials Appointed.
Following this came the apopint-
ment of the new. city officials. The
council then adjourned until 900
o'clock in the afternoon.
Retiring Mayor S. w. Moorhead
will open an Office in the Dorsey
building for a limited practice of
medicine. J. A. M. Collins will prob
ably go west. One thing is certain,
according to his own statements, and
that is that he is going to do lots of
fishing, now that he is relieved of the
cares of Office.
John M Kenney ret1res from the
Office of chief of police after three
and one-half years of service in that
position. He was first appointed by
Mayor Elder on April 81, 1912, to
serve the unexpired term of Henry
M. Schevers. He was re-appointed by
Mayor Moorhead when the retiring
administration went into office two
years ago. Mr.. Kenney also served
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
Dance Is Criticised.

Dance Is Criticised.
But it was in flaying the modern
dance that the revivalist got IN his
most telling blows He termed it
despicable, damnable, unchaperoned,
lust-begetting. many positioned, many
movement proposition, that Is almost
too rotten to mention" He declared
that it is not only vulgar but vile"
and paid his respects to the dancing
masters by declaring that there is
not a man on the face of the earth
that hate like do damnabie dane
ing master" He added that IL he were
a woman and married man who turn
ed out to be "namhy-pamby dancing
master" he would knock cut his
teeth, put him back in the cradle. get
him a long dress, a bottle and bib
and try to raise him over"
"You talk about your Texas Tommy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03

wet with sweat. He mopped his brow
time and again with his handkerchief
but never paused in his TRADE agarnss
the plaques"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
Not Without Results.

Sioux Falls Arsus-Leader: Villa at
least is so busy getting away from the
American soldiers that he hasn't time
for any more raids,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03

and Turkey trot and Maxine" he cried
why. ladies and gentlemen, If l
should take this chair" and he grab
bed up the one sitting on the platform,
eff I should take this chair and go
through some Of the positions that a
man goes through when he puts his
body up against that of woman in
the modern dance, you would run me
out of this tabernacle. If l went
through those monkey-shines, those
vulgar, vile movem ents you'd say had
no sense. Well if it's wrong for me to
show you how in this tabernacle" he
yelled. its wrong for the men and
women to do it on the ball room floor"
The building rang with applause.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
SCOVILIsE FLAYS
ADJUSTMENTS

CONTINUED from Page -
any place in the world that a woman
needs God and prayer" he shouted, .it
is at the marriage alter!"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03

To the assistant chief, Mr. William
Burris, and to each member of the de-
partment. I desire to extend sincere
thanks for the efficient service rem
dered. 1t is largely due to their e.
fective work that the fire losses dur
ing the past year have not been
heavier They have been faithful,
prompt, intelligent and loyal in the
discharge of their duties.
1 also desire to thank the Honorable
Mayor s. W. Moorhead and Council
men J. A. NJ. Collins and F. T. F.
Schmidt for the interest end kindness
they have shown in department af-
fairs and for assistance given me
which is greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN ANDERSON,
Chief of Fire Department
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
Huggina Set to Music.

Dancing said Scoville, sis nothing
more or less than hugsing set to mus
ic and the orchestra can't take away
the sin If | want to hug another fell
lows wife I've got to go down here to
the dance hall and start the orchestra.
If I did it on the street l would be
pulled.
my idea of fool" he grinned, "is a
man who will pay five dollars to
fiddler just to let some other fellow
hug his wife. What would you think
of me if l paid some orchestra five
dollars to give some other man a
chance to put his arms around my
wife?" he asked as the crowd broke
forth in a roar of laughter. I'D just
like to see some old scallawag try it,"
he yelled.
Now if I'm liar In what I'm say
ing. tell me So" he challenged. "If I'm
not, sit there and take your medicine
The evangelist's collar grew limp
and the perspiration began showing
through the creases in his clothes as
he proceeded. His face was pale and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-03
Fire Chiefs Report.

Following is the annual report or
Fire Chief Anderson, which was pre-
scented to the old council this morning.
The total fire loss for the year 1s CIV
en- at s54,9S1.71. The loss for the pre-
ceding year was $50, 111.6O.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council
men of the City of Keokuk:
Gentlemen:
In conformity with the city ordi-
nances, herewith submit my annual
report as chief of the fire department
for the year ending March 81, 1916.
The following is a report or the
property damage by IRE during the
past year and the amount Of insurance
carried on said property.
Sound value Of buildings
where fire originated.$ 26S,SS0. 90
Sound value of contents
where fire originated :. 2SS,72l 90
Insurance on buildings
where fire originated 1850 90
Insurance on contents
where fire originated :. 234.1OO 90
Damage to buildings
where fire originated 1854 AS
Damage to contents
where Are originated ;. 37,177 .23
Total insurance on build
ings and contents 416,71O 90
Sound value of buildings
and contents ......... 56S col 100
Loss on buildings and
contents ......-.. 04,Jol IL
There have been 1853 alarms as fol
lows:
Regular alarms b4
General alarms 81
Still alarms AZ