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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
No WetSpot hU.S
 In Next Fiue Years
By Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Feb. 14.-Five hun dred protestant clergymen met and pledged themselves to work for the passage of the optional prohibition referendum bill now pending before the State legislature. William An derson. State superintendent of the AntiSaloon League. said there would be no wet" spot in the United States in five years.
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IMPORTANT MISSION

PARIS. Feb. l4.-Premier Briand returned today from Italy, where he has been on a1 important mission. He said he had brought back satisfae tory impression. He met with po- litical leaders upon his return.
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SEATTLE SLIDING

SEATTLE. Feb. 1.-The bluff oi Queen Anne hill, a fine residence district, has begun to slip toward the sea and has sunk from two inches to two feet. \ number of houses have been twisted and many gas and water pipes nave been broken.
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Search For Cook Who Put Poison I11 Soup Deue1ops
 Plot Against Churches

scar o Je Cr gudge soundon said
  by the Ia the tnto o w S in several hmohs O the
 for Jean Ces asSSa o the University andc p pMdein oud Frank friend of fCrosc dhn Besdt widow il King Hmbt
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SETTLEMENT NEAR

BERLIN. Feb. 14-The Associat- ed Press was assured in high quarter that the situation regarding the settle ment of the LuSitania case IS favor able. It is possible that negotiations may be concluded in the next German note. The press is unanimous in the belief that the controversy has been brought 10 an end.
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SHOT AS A SPY

CLEVELAND, Feb. l4-Sari Pc trass, the famous Hungarian actress. noted for her beauty. was shot as d British spy in Budapest. according to word received here by Hungarians. The message says she was tried by court martial, and convicted of get ting military secrets from Austrian Hungarian officers and sending them to England.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
BIG MINE FIRE

BUTTE, Feb. l4.-Firc broke out late tonight in the Pennsylvania mine of the Anaco1da Copper Company. Three men were removed uncon- scious. Twenty-two are believed to be still underground. The foreman is missing.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
Batteries Silenced.

PETROGRAD, Feb. IA semi official statement from the war de- partment says that four Turkish bat teries have been silenced near Vitzah between the capes of TTros and Nor oisit The Russians have captured Turkish sailing ship with crew of 25 and sank eight supply ships.
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BANDIT IDENTIFIED

CHICAGO, Feb. 14-Partial identi- fcation of Frank Kelly, alias King, who held up the Cook tourist agency and killed a patrolman in escaping, has been made, according to the po- lice. Kelly and Tony Campagni, when arrested yesterday, carried seven loaded revolvers.
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NEED MORE MONEY

LONDON, Feb. l4.-It was offici- ally stated this afternoon that the next British vote of credit will soon be in troduced il parliament asking for 250,O00,OOO pounds sterling and mak ing the total war credit, voted to date, l,ol2OOO,OO0 pounds.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
MAY POSTPONE FIGHT

CHICAGO, Feb. 14-Jess Willard may have to postpone his fight with Frank Moran because of a big cola which has settled in his throat, caus. ing inability to train.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
TIME TO RUN

NEWPORT NEWS, Feb. IA. - Two Entente Allied cruisers appear ed off the Virginia coast today caus- ing the American steamer Standard. formerly German tanker, to run within American waters. Two mem bers Of the crew of the Standard are Germans.
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Another Link Tn
 Murder Mystery
By Associated Press.

CHICAGO. Feb. "A. - \ quantity of poison found in the basement of the home of Will Orpent, the colleg- ian accused Of the murder of his sweetheart. Marian Lambert. is said to be identical with that which she is believed to have ended her life. Other arrests are expected.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
FATAL FALL

BATAVIA, Feb. IA. = General Nicholson. commander of the Dutch forces i1 Javana. was killed when an aeroplane in which ne was passen- ger fell.
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STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. l4.-Anaconda 90}S, Sugar ll3H. Atchison l03, Southern Pacific 100, Union Pacific l34J4, Steel S31I, Steel pfd. IF bid.
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TRAGIC END

LONDON, Feb. IA. - Roberto Centaro. the first secretary of the Italian embassy. was found dead in his room with a revolver by his side.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
BELIEVE r OUR MINERS STILL
 IN DEBRIS
OFFICIALS OF COAL AND IRON COMPANY MAKE REPORT AFTER LISTS ARE CHECKED.
By Associated Press.

INDIANA. Pa, Feb. 14.-The off cials of the Jefferson Clearfeld Coal & Iron Company in checking list of its miners expressed the belief that four are still buried in debris oi the Ernest mine where the explosion last week is claimed to have taken at least g lives.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
Complete Road As
 Present To Stote
By Associated Press.

PHOENIX, Feb. IA thousand residents of the Salt River valley gathered at Sahure national park and aided in the completion of the road through the park as a present to the State in commemoration of its fourth birthday.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
COLD WAVE

s NEW YORK, Feb. 14. - A T
 : cold wave during which the T : mercury dropped to two de- .. : grees above zero caused the .. : death today of two men from :. . exposure. Four inches of snow :. . have fallen. .. . T. 4. I. T. I. T. I. T. T. T. i. T. ...
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
House Talks With
 Prominent Britons
By Associated Press.

LONDON. Feb. 14-Colonel House the personal representative of Presi- dent Wilson. spent the week in Lon don talking with prominent persons. among whom was one cabinet mem- Der
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HARRISON SUGGESTED

+ WASHINGTON. Feb. IA. - < # Former Mayor Carter Harrison < + of Chicago was suggested today < !. to the president by Representa- 4 '. tive Sabath for secretary of war. T. < Wilson promised to give the <
 :. name serious consideration. T. < <. + - !. I. :. :. T. T. <
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
Bulgarian King Is
 ReceiUed At Vienna
By Associated Press.

AMSTERDAM. Feb. A. - King Ferdinand of Bulgaria arrived in Vienna today and was received by Archduke Francis Joseph, heir appar- ant to the throne.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
VILLA PLANNING NEW SONORA
 CAMPA|
ARRESTED BANDIT LEAD FER SPREADS NEWS IN DOUGLAS; IS AGENT FOR FRANCISCO.
By Associated Press.

DOUGLAS, Feb. 14-Villa Is plan ming another Sonora campaign ac- cording to statements attributed to Alberto Garcia, bandit leader. who was arrested here Friday. by friends who claimed to have talked with Gar cia before his arrest. They claim Garcia told them he had been in daily communication with Villa. He came to Douglas on business for Villa.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
COPPER

NEW YORK. Feb. I4. - Electro lytic: Nearby and June, SIPS and $28.5O; third quarter, $2675 and S2f.
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NAVAJO UPRISING AVERIED BY
 OFFICIALS
UNITED STATES MAR SHAL DILLON IS AT FLAGS AFF AFT E R PEACE FARLEY.
Ky Associated Press.

PHOENIX, Feb. l4-Da1ger of a Navajo uprising in Northeastern Ari- zona was averted by an exchange Of parleys between the Indians and gov ernment officials at a recent peace barley, according to United States Marshal Dillon, wno returned to Flag staff from Tuba.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
Secretary Houston
 Presidents s Choice
By Associated Press.

VI
 WASHINGTON. Feb. A. - The president indicated his choice for secretary of war is between Secretary Houston and others outside official circles. The nomination is not prob able for several days.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
Wilson And Wife
 The Honor Guests
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. H. Presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson were the honor guests at a reception at the Congress sio1al Club tonight
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO, Feb. l4.-Close: May wheat l.273S, corn .771s, oats .4S$.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
MORE ARRESTS EXPECTED IN
 J. 5. PROBE
INVESTIGATION OF AL LEGED PLOTS TO DE- STROY MUNITION FAC TORIES CONTINUES.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4.- Chief Bielaski of the bureau of investiga- ton of the department of justice to- day said that the investigation of al legged plots to destroy munitions plants and wreck Canadian railways which centered in San Francisco Is not concluded. He said that other arrests are expected. He declined to say where the investigation is now being directed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-02-16
SILVER

NEW YORK, Feb. IA. - Silver 565S cents.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31
FOOD ~
e@S~r He q
|FANSy&

Yesterdays hero: Dutch Leonard.
Pitching for the Red Sox, Leonard
hurled himself into the Hall Of Fame
by holding the Browns hitless and
runless.
The Red Sox gained a game by
their victory over the Browns for the
Yanks took a fall out OF the Tigers.
Bill Donovan had Lee Magee back
at his old position at second, Mullen
being sent to the outfield
Zimmerman celebrated his first day
as a Giant by delivering the twelfth
inning hit which gave victory to the
New Workers over Cincinnati.
McGraw sent three pitchers to the
mound to find one who wouldn't walk
a victory in for the Reds.
The Braves performed The feat of
standing still while playing and the
Robins gained a few points by ham
mering out a victory over the Cardi-
nails
Rudolph's single drove in the only
run for the Braves in the first game of
double header with Pittsburgh.
The Phillies were shunted down in
the standings when Jimmy Lavender
shut them out in Chicago
Speaker failed to hit safely while
Cobb gathered three blows out of four
attempts.
Red Faber succeeded in downing
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31
FIGHTERS ARE
IN BEST SHAPE
Strike Possibilities Do Not Hinder
Preparations for Big
Mill,

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Aug.
31-Despite the serious effect a ma
ton wide strike would have upon the
attendance. officials Of the Hundred
Million Dollar club continue their ex-
tensive preparations for staging the
Freddie Welsh-C Charlie White twenty
round lightweight championship bout
hero Labor Day, and there is no let
up in training by the principals them
selves.
Boxing experts who have watched
both principals work out, are of the
opinion that both are as nearly per-
fect1y trained as it is possible to make
an athlete.
White stepped on the scales in the
presence of group Of newspaper men
after his workout yesterday and
weighed in at 1861 pounds. Welsh
again went the twelve round route in
his sparring and continued the fast
clip he has set for himself.
There IS flood of White money in
sight but the Chfcagoan's hackers
want five to four for their money.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31
HASBROOK SOLD
TO WHITE SOX
Musky First Stacker Goes to Chicago
to Join New Mates-WiIl
Work In City Series.

Muscatine News-Tribune Bob Has
brook, Musky stellar first-sacker who
recently was sold to the White Sox,
left last night to join the Chicago
American league team. President
Comiskey of the White Hose yester-
day wired Manager Egan asking him
to send Hasbrook at once.
Information contained in Comis-
keys message is to the effect that
the Musky star is wanted for the Chi
cago city championship series. which
will be played early in October. Man
ager Egan originally planned to re-
tain "Ziggy" until the conclusion OF
activities in the Central association.
In order to permit the clever infielder
to participate in the city series, how
ever, and thus enable him to cop a
share of the receipts at the games,
the Musky boss agreed to send Has
brook at once.
The present season marked Has
brooks best year in the league and
in view of the fact that Jack Ness
who, with jacques Fourier, shares
the first base work with the Sox, is
crippled and Fourier has been un-
able to hit in true form it is likely
that the Musky recruit will be placed
in the lineup Immediately.
According 20 the last averages, Has
brook batted close to $50 during the
first three months of the season and
in the August games, he clouted well
over the 800 mark. which may be
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31

"At the head of all the sciences
and arts, at the head of civilization
and progress, stands-not militar-
ism, the science that kills, nor COM
merce, the science that accumulates
wealth-but agriculture, the mother
of all industry and the maintainer of
human life"
That agriculture will be developed
throughout the United States just as
community centers are developed and
that when the two are separated the
fabric of rural life will be torn down,
is the belief of Prof. G. !. Christie,
superintendent agriculture extension
work, Purdue University, who, in
talking before the convention of the
National Fertilizer Association re-
Gently, used the above statement re-
garding agriculture by President
Garfield as his text.
"Do you think that we can develop
the country districts of Indiana, or
any other state, if we destroy the
rural towns? The rural towns grew
up because the farmers wanted and
needed stores where they could trade,
where they could market their pro-
duce and buy supplies. The country
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31
Shop Early! Christmas is Coming

Every year there comes a plea,
some time in November. to shop
early for Christmas gifts. This plea
has already accomplished wonderful
results, since it was first systematical-
ly made few years ago. But why
not get some Of your Christmas gifts
chosen and out of the way now? Why
wait until the Christmas rush in the
shops has actually begun?
OF course, many women make Chris
mas gifts in the summer. Dainty
pieces of lingerie and other bits OF
handiwork give evidence Of their in
dustry. and are all ready to wrap in
tissue paper and tie With ribbon by
the time summer vacation days are
over. But It Is quite possible to get
all but half a dozen Christmas gifts
planned, and bought or made In the
summer. Then when Christmas ap-
proaches. you will have plenty Of time
for the hundred-and-one Christmas
duties that always come up-fOr char
liable work and for plans about Christ
mas house parties, guests and enter
tainments. There will be no mad
rush and scramble over Christmas
gifts, and yet you will be able to give
as attractive gifts as one might wish.
Excepting for the few last purchases
that never can be avoided. you will
not need to go to the shops at all in
the few weeks before Christmas.
To begin with, If you decide on the
summer Christmas gift idea, make
out list of all the friends and rela-
tives to whom you give gifts. Then
look about you to see what are the re-
sources of the place where you are
spending August. If you are one OF
the stay -at-homes In big city you
can have some really delightful shop
ping trips. If you enjoy shopping
alone, go alone; II you like company,
choose congenial friend and make
a day Of it together. Plan to have
luncheon at some attractive restau-
rant or tearoom, perhaps in one Of the
out-of-door eating resorts. Don't rush
and don't buy anything that is not
exactly suitable to the friend for
whom you are choosing It. Before you
start out set maximum price on
each gift and don't 60 above II.
If you are away from home you can
buy and make gifts that have real in
dividuality.
II you or your cook have made a
tempting supply OF jellies and jams
from the fruit OF the summer plan, to
make these answer for some OF your
Christmas gifts. The young house-
keeper in a city flat could appreciate
nothing more than box containing a
dozen, or even six Jars OF delicious
homemade preserves. The girl or boy
at boarding school would welcome half
a dozen pots OF jam slowed attract.
lively in pasteboard box, each label
ed with the name Of its contents
raspberry jam, currant Jelly, plum
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31

conserve. apricot marmalade or spiced
grapes. The invalid would appreciate
q dainty wicker basket containing six
tiny glasses OF assorted jellies. tied
with q red ribbon, Z bow and a bit Of
holly
II you are in the pine woods or near
them gather pine cones and send
box or basket OF them to your friend
who keeps an open fire burning in
her living room. II you are at TIE
seashore you can gather driftwocd for
the same purpose. This sort Of gift
may be impracticable, for the cost Of
transportation may be too great
However. IL your friend lives near
such a gift could be delivered without
much expense at Christmas time.
Bayberry candles. sweetgrass has.
kets. attractive knick-knacks Of birch
bark, book ends Of clear wood and
other gifts characteristic of the region
IN which they are made or bought can
be collected against the coming OF
Christmas.
In the summer the woman who likes
to give gifts OF her own handiwork
has time In the long mornings and
afternoons to make many things that
the activities Of winter keep her from
doing. There Is q great liking just
now for handmade rag rugs. One OF
these Is really worth while gift, for
1t entails good deal Of labor. But
the work Of making it is pleasant and
the result Is sure to be good II care
in the choice of colors and In the
workmanship Is exercised. The braid
ed rug Of strips OF wooden cloth are
very durable and effective. For bed
rooms, cotton rugs, woven from mar
row strips OF bingham, muslins and
other remnants OF the summer ward
robe, are attractive. II you wish to
go to little expense and to take the
trouble to learn you can yourself
weave these rugs. Otherwise cut and
sew the strips OF cotton and have the
rugs woven to your liking. by pro
fessional weaver.
The woman who knows how TO use
stencils can make many interesting
gifts. There il a vogue at the moment
for bright colored stenciled flower.
pots and flower boxes, and these can
be produced with ease in the summer
time. Look over the flower pots
which have been brought to your gar
den this spring and summer, select
those that show no hicks or breaks,
Paint them, preferably black. and on
this background apply stencied ae
sign in bright colors. These shouia
II possible, be accompanied by sar
Ger in which to stand the pot. Natur
ally floral designs are most APPROX
rate. The expense for such eiits
would be extremely slight. but, y
tastefully done, they are delight 10
the eve. They are actually more use
full for holding plants than jardineres,
since they are better for the plant anu
easier to handle.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31
RACE WINNERS
AT KAHOkA FAIR
DonneIIson Horse Gets First Place in
the 1922 Trot-"Dr. HAIR
First in Running Race.

KAHOKA, Mo-, Aug. 31.-Yesterday
was the opening day of the big Clark
county fair. There was the usual
Wednesday crowd. the attendance
being up to usual The racing was
good, it taking five heats to decide
the 1922 trot and four heats to de-
eide the 2:16 pace. Following were
the winners:
1929 Trot-Patsy w, owned by HI.
Duffy, Donnellson, Iowa, first; Brown
Ball, owned by c. e. Robbins. Maj
vern. Iowa, second; Lady Castine.
owned by c. Harris, Mt. Sterling. ILL.,,
third. Best time, 2:l7A.
2:16 Pace-Un, owned by Cook &
Carver, Mt Hamill, Iowa, first; Pet
Davis, Riley Fry. Ollie. Iowa. second;
Legal Heir, owned by w. 8. Pike,
Corinth. Miss, third. Best time.
2:17A.
DR.. Hall, owned by Harry Dietz OF
Keokuk was the winner in the half
mile running race.
Thursday will be the big day at the
fair and If weather permits the lar
gest crowd in the history Of the fair
is expected.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31

Dec. Is.
Utah. closed until Sept. /, 1918.
Jacksnipe. same as waterfowl, Coots
and Gallinules.
Woodcock, Oct 1-Nev. 30. Illinois.
Kentucky and Missouri, closed until
Oct. l, 1918.
ZONE 2.
waterfowl Except Swans and Wood
Ducks), Coots, Gallinules and Jack
snipes: Delaware, Maryland, District
of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina.
South Carolina. Georgia, Tennessee,
Florida. Alabama, Mississippi. Arkan-
sas and Louisiana, Nov. liam. 81.
Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico. Ari.
iona and California. Oct. 16-Jan. 81.
Rails Except Coots and Gallinules)
Sept. 1-Nov. 80.
Louisiana, Nov 1-Jan. 81.
California, closed until Sept. /. 1918
Black-breasted and Golden Ployer
and Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs:
Delaware. Maryland, District OF Co.
lumbia and Virginia. Aug. 16-Nov. 30
South Carolina. Georgia, Florida
Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and
Texas, Nov. 1-Jan. 81.
North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkan
sas. Oklahoma. New Mexico and Ari
IONA. Sept. 1-Dec. Is.
California, closed until Sept. 1. 1918
Jacksnipe: Same as waterfowl
coots and gallinules.
Woodcock: Nov. 1-Dec. 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31

stcrekeeper is there because they
wanted him. Then they found they
needed blacksmith shops, men to
handle machinery-a center where
they could get work done. 1t was
the farmer himself who wanted the
local center. and he is the man that
brought it there.
ain many counties there are people
who would organize and use county
agricultural advisors as financial
agents for cooperative buying and
selling. This is a questionable line
for county agents to take up. Some
of these people believe that the
county agent is the farmer alone.
They forget that in most cases the
county agent is financed by public
taxation. It was the hope of the
leaders of this movement that the
county agent should work in COM
munities with the farmers SO that
they may grow more corn, more
wheat and more meat in order that
the people in the cities shall get more
foodstuffs at reasonable prices. They
hope to help the farmer to make
some money and to make life more
hvable"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-08-31
POSTAGE STAMPS
GERM CARRIERS
So Says Scientist Who Examined
Fifty Purchased In Phiiadei-
phia Stores.

Investigations by scientists show
that postage stamps are germ car
riers. Ont Of fifty stamps tested in
several wars, forty-eight were found
to yield bacteria, according to prom
inent Chicago scientist. With the
possible exception of two cases, none
of the germs isolated could cause
disease.
This does not mean, however, that
care should not be exercised in hand
ling stamps, for it is just as easy for
them to be impregnated with disease
germs as with those that are harm
less, the experimenters say. Here is
part of the scientists report:
"The purpose of this study was to
determine the normal bacterial flora
Of postage stamps, that Is, to get
some idea OF the general character of
bacteria found on stamps, with es-
pecial emphasis in the search for
tubercle baciIli. bacillus tetani, the
colon group, and diphtherial forms.
THE literature on this subject is
surprisingly meager, and but little
record is, made of the bacteria Of
stamps. The subject Is usually ap-
preached from the viewpoint Of the
spread OF infection by the postal SER
vice as a whole, the infection by let
tiers and the fumigation OF letters,
and but little record is made Of in
lection by stamps or of the bacteria
of stamps.
'In order to determine this, fifty
stamps were bought in various stores
in Philadelphia, including the central
office, branch stores, almost all the
large department stores and some of
the small general stores. Most of the
stamps were bought from sheets and
a few (three) from stamp books The
| character of the place was noted, its
general cleanliness, the clerk and his
appearance, and whether the stamps
were placed on the counter with the
change or rot. In almost all cases
I they were presented with the glue
side up, showing that the precepts If
public hygiene have had that much
| effect.
| "The majority of the stamps show
ed one or, more organisms, but in )
single instance were they found to be
pathogenfc in type. This does not ex-
clude the fact that under favorable
l conditions certain nathogenic tvnes