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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18
Joseph Hanson Passed Away Very
Suddenly At II O'Clock Last
Hisht-Death Caused by
Heart Trouble.
WAS VERY POPULAR MAN
Friendly Disposition Had Won Him
Wide Circle Of Friends During
Many Years Of His Life
In the City.

Joseph Hanson, an old resident of
the city, died yesterday evening at II
O'Clock. Death, which was due to
heart trouble, occurred at the home.
1901 Main street Mr.. Hanson had
been troubled with grippe during the
winter, but his death was entirely
unexpected, and is a great shock to
the members of his family and to his
many friends.
MT. Hanson for a number OF years
was clerk in Main street retail
establishment He had also been at
the head of several business enter
prises in the city. During his long
residence here he made many friends.
and at the time OF his death, was
one of the best known men in the
city.
Many times, his friends and asso-
ciates had pressed him to run for
public office. He was prominently
mentioned for a number Of public
Offices, but. each time refused to
allow his name to be placed on the
ballot.
Was Born In keokuk.
Joseph Hanson was born in this
city June 16, 1865, the son OF Andrew
P. and Hannah Hanson. The decd
ent Is survived by the following rel
atives: Three sisters, Mrs. Selma
westergreen. of Chicago; Mrs. Isaac
Anderson, of Chicago; Miss Sophia
Hanson, of this city; and one
brother, John F. hanson, OF this
city.
The funeral arrangements have not
been announced, pending word from
relatives.
Mr.. Hanson's death has been deep
" regretted throughout the city, as
he. was well known and liked by a
large body of acquaintance. He
possessed jovial and friendly nature
and made friends easily. When 1t
became known here today that he
had passed away last night, many
sincere expressions OF regret were
heard, and everybody had something
good to say about him
The decedent was OF . quiet, re-
firing disposition, but TO his near
friends and acQuaintances, be display
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18
FUNERAL RECORD
William Paardekooper.

o o Q o @ o 9 o % .
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18

The funeral of the late william
Paardekooper was held from the fam
lily home Sunday afternoon at 2
O'CLOCK Rev. McElree was in charge
Of the services, the Fraternal order
OF Eagles, Aerie No. 6S3, having
charge at the cemetery. The follow
ing acted as pallbearer: John KeI-
ly, John Neyens, Joe linden, Henry
Smith, Oliver Dobbs, Walter Swine
hart.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18
Prominent churchman.

Prominent Churchman.
His life was guided by his religious
principles and he was a man whose
kindness and goodness were pro-
verbal. He was always an interested
and enthusiastic churchman and was
for many years the superintendent OF
the Swedish M. e. Sunday school,
and was one Of the earnest workers
during the Scoville revival.
Joe Hanson will be missed by his
friends and acquaintance here but
they know that he has gone to a Just
reward after life that has been
credit to the community. They will
always remember him for his jovial
good nature and his splendid traits
OF character, and will see in his pass
ing, the loss OF another good citizen.
one who has ever been q loyal and
ardent worker for KeolSuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends, also the
FTaternal Order of Eagles for their
kindness, and for the many beautiful
flowers. In our late bereavement.
MRS Q. PAARDEKOOPER AND
FAMILY
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18

SPECIAL FOR WEDNESDAY.
1900 yards % cent wash goods, var
ious weaves and patterns, Wednesday
only 121z cents per yard, at Centrars
big sale.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18

ed those qualities and traits that
won their esteem and regard. He
was big hearted and generous. man
who had tho respect OF the entire
community.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-18

AUTOMoeILfsTs TAKE NOTICE
During Warsaw chautauqua July -
M to and including Sunday, July %,
ferry Warsaw will operate between
Alexandria and Warray Ut TO 1890
o. m. Your patronage solicited.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
3 HOUR DAY AND
overtime DEMAND
UP TO RAILROADS
Companies Have Until April
20 to File Answer TO
Workers Petition
TRY ARBITRATION
BEFORE STRIKE VOTE
Ry The United Press.

By The United Press.
CLEVELAND. o.. March 30.-Three
hundred and sixty thousand railroad
employees today submitted demands
to ass American railroads for a basic
eight hour day and time and a half
for overtime Notification was made
simultaneously to the general man
ayers of all the railroads in the
United States and Canada by a joint
committee composed of the general
chairmen and secretaries of the four
brotherhood organizations.
The railroads were notified that an
answer would be expected in writing
on or before April 20.
The railroads are requested to enter
into a joint movement for the purpose
of handling the hours and overtime
propositions at the same time through
a committee representing all the
railroads. The demands were en-
dorsed in a referendum vote OF the
brotherhood membership
President w. S. Stone. of the engi-
neers, commenting on the constant
circulation Of reports that the 800. 1000
employees were ready to strike, said
Those reports are probably circu-
lated TO affect the stock market.
There could not possibly be a strike
short OF ninety days from now. even
though one were contemplated, which
It is not. Il would take nearly sixty
days 10 get a referendum vote on a
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
FREE HAND FOR
CAPELLE IN THE
U-BOAT POLICY
German Submarine "CriS.S"
Passes When Friends OF
NeutralS Win Point
BETHMANN -HOLLWEC
FAVORS CANCELLATION
Bv The united Press.

Bv The United Press.
BERLIN, March 30.-The submarine
"crsis" In the German Reichstag has
completely passed. with a victory for
Chancellor Won Bethmnnn-Hollwcg
who urged a conoiliatory policy to-
ward neutrals
Leaders of all parties expressed
their satisfaction at the explanations
OF Il made al a secret session OF the
Reichstag's main committee. They
were particularly impressed by the
speech OF Admiral Won Capelle. sue
cessor TO Won Tirpitz al the head OF
the department OF marine AZ tho
conclusion OF the speeches the Pro-
gressiye Liberal party offered a reso-
luton to postpone indefinitely the
resolutions designed to hamper the
chancellor in his dealings with Amer
lea and other neutrals. These resolu-
tions. offered by the National Liberal
and Conservative parties. directed that
the government should mako no
agreement with foreign power linn
iting the use OF the submarine except
with respect TO passenger-carryine
ships.
II an attempt Is made to reviv,
these resolutions I'm the Reichstag
the Progressive Liberals win NOV,
an amendment. For the last sentencl
reading:
THE liberty OF the use Of the sui
marine weapon shall be reserved .
Continued on Page 12.l
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
DIR. ROBERT WATT REPORTS 100
CONVERSIONS ON EASTON DISTRICT

There has been but one break in the
ranks during the year. In the early
fall il became evident to his friends
that the hitherto sturdy body OF our
fellow-craftsman, the Rev. II. A. g..
Westerfield. was breaking. Since No
vember first his pulpit has been sup
piled by his brethren on the district.
The beautiful spirit shown toward
this disabled minister by his church
is worthy special mention. When a
church. grants freely and ungrudging-
ly a FIVE months vacation with full
pay. and bestows in addition a very
substantial purse, meantime providing
in full for the expense Of supplies, It
furnishes abundant evidence of its
love for and interest in the man who for
these years has literally spent him
self in his care OF the trust commit
ted to him. All will join i'm the hope
that this useful and faithful pastor
may be speedily restored to health
and have the Joy Of again taking up
the work he loves so well. Mean
while we will thank God for churches
such as Denton. churches whose Off
cials and members evince a tender
, regard not only for their shepherd in
his hour OF trial. but who manifest
In such substantial fashion an inter-
est in his material welfare. Happy
the minister who is privileged to
serve such a people, and fortunate the
people who have as their spiritual ser
wants men like Brother Westerfeld.
With him church work is a passion.
The Sabbath schools and Epworth
/ aaoua have dona valiant cprvicq in
their respective departments. Wise
and broad planning and unwavering
| loyalty have characterized their
work. II can be hailed as an omen for
good. a pledge OF the future. when the
youth Of the church give themselves
so freely to the work of the church.
The annual meeting OF the Epworth
League merits more than passing no.
tice. Betterton Chapter. our host,
! Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
sam. sam. BUTCHERMAN. ;
NO OFFENSE IN Law

Cries Of Sam. Sam, the butcher
man." uttered by Morris Platnick,
aged Is years, on Shipley street, near
Front. so enraged Samuel Bloom, aged
is years, yesterday. that he ran after
him and beat him. Morris admitted in
City Court today that he threw an
apple at Samuel after Samuel had
struck him.
When Morris was about to give his
testimony, he was asked il he knew
what would happen TO him if he did
not tell the truth and he said Go be-
low" He was ordered sworn.
After hearing all the testimony. Dep
uty Judge Joslyn dismissed Samuel on
a charge OF assault and battery.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
White man DECLARES
NEGROES ROBBED HIM

Gertrude Wright, oolorod, was ar
raigned in City Court today on charge
of acting improperly toward Francis
kemline. white. The case was continued
until tomorrow pending an investigation
by Court Officer Jolly. Kemline said
the woman accostod him at Fifth and
Poplar streets on Tuesday night and
robbed him Of his pockethook, and that
he held her until the police arrived. The
woman said that Kcmlinc beat her.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
METHODISM in The WILMINGTON
DISTRICT SHOWS GENERAL PROGRESS

District Superintendent r. IA Hof-
feckcr in his report of the years work
on Wilmington District of Whining
ton NJ. Z. Conference, read this morn
ing. said:
Diligence, firmness, self-control, clear
vision and practical efficiency have
marked the policy of the administration
of the affairs of the Methodist Episcopal
Church within the bounds OF the viii
mington district. There has been no
uncertainty as to this policy. II has
been adhered 10 strictly, and the effect
has been wholesome and satisfactory.
Pastors and people have been contented
and the churches have prospered.
The story of our achievements for the
year is most interesting. The new
church at BracS Ex was dedicated May
p, 1918 The building cost s., 400, ex-
elusive Of the lot, which has a value OF
81 600. The debt remaining on the prop
erty is about $1,000, of which $1,000 Is
interest bearing. We have a growing
Sunday school and congregation. The
Rev. p Il. Talley has been pastor during
the year.
ELK Mills has paid debt Of years
church TO accommodate the crowds at
tending the services. The Rev. G. d..
Sharpless is the pastor.
Ebenezer has built sheds for the COM
fort of teams and has safely financed
the enterprise. The Rev. II. o. Klug is
the pastor.
Scott Church spent 81 600 in metalIng
and decorating and has paid the bill.
The pastor, w. A. Wise, led the move
ment and success followed. DR.. r. X.
Stephenson, Of Dover district, preached
the sermon on the day Of re-opening.
Mt. Lebanon was thoroughly repaired,
improved and beautified at an expense
Of 81 800. The pastor, the Rev. !. ~.
Geoghegan. was most active during the
progress of the work and was very
happy at its conclusion; bills are all
paid
Newark Church has added a heating
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
State AND Federal
PROBES NOW ON IN
N.Y.CENTRALHORROR
BY The United Press

BY The United Press
CLEVELAND. o., March 30.-Inves-
tigation to place the blame for the
wreck of three New York Central
fiers. including the Twentieth Cen
tury Limited. which took a toll Of
twenty-seven lives and injured over
forty persons at Amherst was under
way here today. Both State and Fed
eral officials were TO attend a hear
ing OF railway employees involved In
the disaster. summoned 10 tell their
stories OF the wreck.
H. w. Belnap represented the Inter-
state Commerce Commission; NJ. j..
Henerman and w ]. Packard, the State
utilities commission
The evidence already made public
Continued on Last Page.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
Split,
DODD' SCAVALRY
NENACES FORCE
Bandit Hiding in Guerrero
Mountains, Now Com
mandS Only Small
Band
HOPE FOR AMERICAN
EQUIPMENT ON ROADS
By The United Press.

aN ANI NWNNAW NNNNs
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. March 30-
Unofficial reports received at army
headquarters today declare that villa
has reached tie Guerrero Mountains
and that Colonel Dodd's advanced
cavalry has crossed the railroad
which swings southwest from Chi.
huahua City. villa is reported to have
split his force into three divisions af-
ter leaving III Vale, taking personal
command of only a score of men.
Some disappointment was express.
ed among army officers here over the
conditional permission granted by
General Carranza for use of the Mexi-
can railways. IL had been hoped the
permission. when granted. would per-
init the use of American railway
equipment
General Funston. however. fully re-
Allies the difficulties in the way OF a
complete acquiescence In the request
Of the United States government and
is of the opinion that the commercial
use OF the lines will be a great aid TO
the American expedition.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
CITY AUTHORITIES
Will NOT enforce
Street TRAFFIC LAW

According to statements made by
Assistant City Solicitor Lynn and
Chief Black. in City Court today, the
traffic rule prohibiting vehicles of all
kinds driving south on King and Mad
ison streets during Market hours, will
not be enforced so rigidly in the fu-
ture. A large number Of persons have
been arrested recently for alleged yiO-
lations OF this rule and in nearly every
case fine Of s. and costs was inn
posed.
Four persons we're arrested yester-
day on a charge Of driving south on
King street and were arraigned in
court today. Assistant City Solicitor
Lynn told the court Chief Black also
had a statement to make and that he
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
DUPONTS WOULD END
ACID DEFICIENCY
Ready to Draw Nitrogen
From Air and Sell to
Government
BUILDING SITES
ALREADY CONSIDERED

Spccial TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
WASHINGTON, March 3O.-The
proposal Of the e. !. dupont de Ne
mours & Company to the Secretary
of War for construction with govern
ment aid of nitric acid plant was
presented to the Senate by Senator
Salisbury today. He also presented a
hill for development of waterpowers
TO make possible such plants. The
prDposition aroused considerable dis
cussion in the Senate.
The bill went to the committee on
military affairs.
The z. /. DUPONT de Nemours and
Company has submitted to Secretary
OF War Baker a proposal designed to
make the United States independent
of foreign sources of supply of ma
terial essential to the manufacture of
powder and ammunition.
The one essential to the manufac-
ture of explosives for which this
country relies wholly upon foreign
production is nitric acid, now pro-
duced from saltpetre imported from
Chile. General Crozier, chief of ord
nance Of the army. has several times
urged upon Congress the necessity
for providing a domestic supply OF
nitric acid. in order to assure the con-
tinued production OF military explos-
ives in case OF war.
European governments have in re-
cent years secured such independent
supplies by means OF electro-chemical
establishments in which the nitrogen
used for manufacturing nitric acid is
taken from the air by electricity pro-
duced cheaply and in large units by
water power.
Offers Go Construct Plant.
In a letter to the Secretary OF War
President Pierre S. DUPONT. OF the
powder company, proposed that under
certain conditions the company will
construct such a hydro-electric plant
and electro-chemical establishment in
Continued on Last Page.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
GETS TEN DAYS FOR YAGRANCY.

John Mitchell. who was released
yesterday from the workhouse, was ar
rested three hours after his release. on
a charge OF vagrancy. In City Court
today Sergeant Devenish said Mitchell
was at Fourth and Market streets yes
terday and stopped several persons
and asked them for cigarettes. Mitchell
refused to move on when ordered TO do
so. He was sentenced to ten days, on
a charge OF vagrancy.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30

District Superintendent Robert
Watt. in his report OF the years work
on Easton district OF Wilmington NJ.
e. Conference, read this morning,
said:
To record the visible results and 10
make special mention Of the achieve
ments OF another year is both a priv
ilege and delight. The district / have
the honor to represent is deserving Of
its need OF praise. In the personnel OF
its workers it would be hard to excel
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
ONLY ONE MORE DAY
ON ASSESSMENT QUIZ

Property owners Of this city who dc
sire to ascertain what their assessments
are. have but one more day in which IA
view the books Under the law the
books are to be open 10 the public
March 10 10 81, inclusive, and tomorrow
being the last day, the books will bs
turned over 10 the tax collectors office.
The Board OF Assessment Revision and
Appeals will sit during April to hear
appeals. but it is not thought that many
appeals will be made.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
rRrNcn nrrrlsE aERMAN pRIYEs.

PARIS ao-Repulse Of several German attempts to
reconque positions taken by tho French Asocou vr
south Of reported by office this after
noon Germans have mado further progress in their
drive to capture Maanoourt Under OF violent BON
bardnent launched heavy attack against the
French south OF the somme about so miles Paris
Tho enemy penetrated French advanced lines west
dovief ten miles southwest Of Perronne and north q
ohaunos, but we're driven out.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30

plant and other facilities at an outlay
of 81 1850. The Rev. E. p. Roberts and
his people are to be commended for
making these most needed improve.
ments.
New Organ at Grace.
Grace Church has installed a new pipe
organ at an expense of Sl3,O 900. and pur-
chased the house next door 10 the
church ON West street az cost Of siu.-
$50. the same TO be used as a parish
house. These additions to the splendid
property have put Grace Church in the
front rank Of places Of worship in our
Continued on Page Five.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
READY TO Rush
SUPPLIES TO PERSHINC

BY The United States
Ell PASO. Texas. March 30.--Sov-
eral carloads OF supplies for Brigadier
General Pershing's troops In Mexico
were ready today for shipment over
the Mexican Northwestern Railroad
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
masked MEN ROB A
SOUTHERN train OF
MAIL and ESCAPE
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
SHREVEPORT. La. March 3d.
Two masked men robbed the New
Orleans-Fort Worth mail train on
the Texas a Pacific at midnight Of
two pouches of registered mail. and
escaped
The men. both white, and describ-
ed as rather small. entered the mail
car as the train was pulling out Of
the Shreveport station. After bind
ing and gagging the two mail clerks.
the robbers secured two pouches OF
registered mail and left the car at
Shreveport Junction. two miles from
the city depot After working them
selves free. the clerks stopped the
train and gave the alarm.
No information concerning the
Continued on Page Nine.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
JURY COMMISSIONERS NAMED.

Resident Judge Herbert L. Rice to-
day announced the appointment Of
the following jury commissioners:
New Castles. -. Townsend and
Frederick Brady.
Kent-John Herring. Milford and
John c. Hopkins, Dover.
SusseX-William b. Truitt, Bridge
vile, and Charles II. Maull, Lewes.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
PENNSY TO keep BAY
Line BOATS FOR present
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. March 30-The In,
terstate Commerce Commission today
suspended indefinitely. pending fur
ther inquiry. its order requiring a sew
erance Of relations between railroad
companies and the Chesapeake Bay
Steamship lines which they operate.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
. -

Brother Cooke. if you want to be
courteous, take your seat
with these words Bishop Joseph F.
Berry, at the session OF the Whining
ton Methodist Episcopal Conference
i'm Union Church. this morning, laid
heavy parliamentary hand upon the
Rev. George A. Cooke, pastor OF Wes-
lev Church. this city, when he inter-
rupted the Rev. George p. Mains, rep
resentative OF the New York Book
Concern. who was address Confer
ence.
Applause greeted the Bishops
thrust at Pastor Cooke. who had inter-
rupted to inquire about calling up
Continued on Page 2.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
bishop S|LENCES
PASTOR COOKE IN
OPEN Conference
Tells Wilmington Clergy
man to Sit Down if He
Would be Courteous
PURSES OF COLD
FOR SUPERINTGNDENTS

CONFERENCE PROGRAM.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM.
This afternoon 80 Woman's
Home Missionary Society anni-
versarf. UniGn Church, Mrs.
Vaughan S. Collins presiding,
Miss Shih E-Sen Mel Yum, Of
China, speaker.
Tonight, Union Church. lin
stead Of Tabernacle), Epworth
League anniversary. The Rev.
W. G. Harris will preside; the
Rev. Or. Dan Brummit Of Chi
csgo. speaker.
Friday. March 3i-2.3o p. n,
evanaellstic services, In charge
Of the Rev. Ralph 7. Cour-
sey; 7.3o p. n, In the Lyon
tabernacle, anniversary Of the
Conference Claimants Endow'
ment Fund; president, the Rev.
T. &. Martindale, D. D.; speaker,
the Rev. J. n. Wiley, D. D., Of
Pittsburgh.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
cARN.Y polnr MAN Liz suloloE
NJ rVTN1NG T0TRNAL.

Special 90 TIE EVENING JOURNAL.
SALEM S. j. March ao-suHerng from Hoauoholia.
Edgar Fos employed Works 90 carne7
Point hs morning attempted suicide by shooting with
double barrood shotgun He succeeded IN badly mansius
himself taken Cooper Hospital Camden whore hs
let, arm was ampu,ated Ho may recover
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
FINE HIM FOR BEGGING.

George Fox was fined IS and costs
I'm City Court today on a charge OF
begging at Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
COMMITTEE MEETING.

The building committee OF the Vol
unteer Firemen's Relief Association
will meet in its rooms this evening
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
BERysTORFr MTETs rOIEI TAIEs rnlDE.

WASHINGTON. March 8o.-German Ambasisdor Hern''oT
spep, , minutes with Councillor Po Of tha state Dper
.,. ., ,,, p w. ,ss. Known afssrrard nst his MT
eanearBod pending commercial guesti'ns tno u'''
DESTRUCTION Of ships besrE Americans v1s no DISCUSSED
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and
Friday; moderate north and
northeast winds.
Evening journal., 1916-03-30
TODAYiS TFMPERATuRFS.
SUN AND TIDES.

sun rose ............. 5.4s A. NJ.
Sun sets .............j j.22 p. NJ
Mouth Of christiana.
High water ...... OPS 4. NJ. l.JOP. NJ.
Low water ...... 3.55 4. NJ. 4.20P. ".
Reedy Island, high and low water one
hour earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-19
ARREST LETTER CARRIER
Post Office Officials Charge Him With
Stealing Letters.

christopher z. Green. colored forty
two years old, letter carrier, who re-
sides at 80 w street with his wife and
five children. was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Post Office Inspectors
Barclay and Saffell and locked up at
the eighth precinct police station. 1t is
charged that he took a decoy letter
from the mail yesterday afternoon.
opened it and extracted marked bills
from the envelope.
The letter contained an address on
the 1900 block of 10th street. Green, it
is stated. failed to stop at that address
and was arrested when he reached 18th
street When taken to the police sta
tion. it is stated. he denied having
opened the letter. but. the police state.
he later admitted having done SO.
1t is stated that two opened register
ed letters were found on Green at the
police station, but there was no money
in either envelope. He will be given a
hearing before United States commits
sioner tomorrow morning.