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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-18
FIRE PREVENTION
TALK DOES GOOD
Figures collected Recently Go to
show That Publicity Attending
Observance Brings
Results.
LOSSES ARE REDUCED
LOSSES ARE REDUCED
In All Of tho Big Cities Where There
10 Interest Shown In This Fea-
ture, Losses Are
Less.

The recent vic espread celebration
If Fire Prevention day October 81
throughout the United States, gives
point to the query as to whether fire
prevention is really making good in
actual results.
Here is a part Of the answer:
New York City. in 1915. had 1010
fewer fires than in 1914, and its
aggregate losses showed decrease
: of 81, i6G,7S3 from those OF 1914. It's
per capita loss was S106, or $.32 less
than was known before; it's loss per
fire was $140.5S less than the lowest
preyious recofd. These results are
generally attributed to New York's
fire prevention work.
Chicago has a bureau Of fire pre-
yention and public safety with ex-
tensiye activities. Translated into
figures it appears that Chicago, in
1915, enjoyed a decrease of 1888 in
the number of fires and of $906.60
in total fire losses as compared with
1914.
Boston's metropolitan district Tin
Guiding the city of Boston and TWEEN
tyfive neighborlng towns) has made
a remarkable showing, since appoint
ing it's fire prevention commissioners
in 1914. Comparative, figures for the
single month of June, are as follows:
In 1914, 1887 alarms; in 1915, 935
alarms; in 1915, Cos alarms-or a de-
crease in two years of $40.
Cincinnati is interested in fire pre-
yention. It's 1914 figures Of 2,13S
fires and $699,473 in losses were re-
duced to 1,70S fires and $365,570 in
losses for 1915-a reduction of 300
in the former item and nearly 500
in the latter.
Milwaukee NV carries on fire pre-
yention work Under the direction Ct
its fire department In 1915 the city
had only 1879 fires as against 1851
in 1914-a decrease Of $3.50. It's total
fire losses for 1915 were $487, 900 as
against $777,946 in 1915 and s953,47a
4 in 1913. Milwaukee is convinced that
fire prevention pays.
The above, however, are a few of
the bright spots and represent but
the merest beginning. 1t must never
sbe overlooked that fire prevention Is
still confronted by an enormous task.
Momentary enthusiasm because OF re-
auctions effected in few cities ts
somewhat dampened by the reflection
that 1915 saw the enormous total OF
s39,591,22 in the single item of
dwelling house fires in the United
States. OF this amount, $6,322.S13,
or s17,323 per day. is directly trace
able to defective chimneys and flues
"a cause which could have been
ascertained and corrected.
Fire prevention does prevent, but
it never will be really successful I'M
til the public takes hand.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-18
TAX SALE

Notice Is December 1916
all OF
such blocks State
iowa
city village school district all other for the
aers once in the County Court House the City Keok Lee County
VIII from day until all lands lots and blocks
have been offered
Keokuk, 3,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-18

The price OF news print paper In
italy has increased $35 ton IN the
last three months.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-11-18

The recent vic espread celebration
If Fire Prevention day October 81
throughout the United States, gives
point to the query as to whether fire
prevention is really making good in
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
ChdnCery OF New Jersey

To Flome Embry, the husband OF Flome En-
bry, Harry Embry, Harry Embry,, Jr,
Frederick Harris, Elizabeth Mace Harris,
Charlotte Mace, Ada Mace Clark, Joseph
Clark, and to the heirs, devisees and per-
sonal representatives OF Harry Embry,
Jr, and George Embry:
By virtue OF an order of the Court OF Chan
Gerry of New Jersey made on the day OF the
date hereof, in a cause wherein Henry H.
Ottens is complainant and Margaret Mace,
ct ais, are defendants, you are required TO
appear and answer the bill OF said complain
ant on or before the 2lst day OF october, 1915,
or the said bill will be taken as confessed
against you.
The said bill is filed to foreclose a mortgage
given by Charles Mace individually and as
trustee (widower) to Henry H. Ottens, dated
November 26, 1913, on lands in the Borough
OF North Wildwood, Cape May County, New
Jersey; and you, Flome Embry, Mary Mace,
Lottie Mace. Elizabeth Mace Harris, Ada
Mace Clark, Harry Embry, Jr. George Embry,
and the heirs. devisees and personal represen-
tatives of said Harry Embry, Jr., and George
Embry, are made defendants because 1t is
alleged in said bill that you claim to own a
fee simple or some other interest in said prem
are made a defendant because 1t is alleged in
said bill that you are the husband OF Flome
Embry, and by reason thereof claim some
interest in, or title to said premises; and you,
Harry Embry, are made a defendant because
it is alleged in said bill that you are the hus-
band of Emma Mace Embry, deceased, and
that by reason thereof you claim some inter-
est in, or title to said premises; and you,
Frederick Harris, are made a defendant be-
cause it is alleged in said bill that you are the
husband of Elizabeth Mace Harris, and by
reason thereof You claim some interest in, or
title to said premises; and you, Charlotte
Mace, are made a defendant because it Is
alleged in said bill that you are the widow OF
James Mace, deceased, and by reason thereof
you claim a dover interest in said premises;
and you Joseph Clark, are made a defendant
because it is alleged in said bill that you are
the husband of Ada Mace Clark, and by rea-
son thereof you claim some interest in, or title
10 said premises.
Dated August 2lst, 1916.
II. Fl. VOORHEES,,
Solicitor OF Complainant,
207 Market Street, Camden, N. ].
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25

A tale, with all the features of a mo-
vie scenario, and with thrills q plenty,
Is told by ex-Policeman Robert Poin-
dexter, who claims that on Saturday
night last he was lured to Ottens Har-
Dor wharf aud that a desperate effort
was made to murder him. Poindex-
ter's own words are, the best explana-
ton of bis ex perience:
"On Saturday night about 11.3O,"
said Poindexter, II received a phone
message to come to Ottens wharf. l
won't tell whether a man or woman
called, nor will 1 at this time, tell what
was said. But l went; l hadn't been
there long when I was attacked by
Policeman Jefferson, whom 1 hadn't
seen until | felt a blow from his club
that sent me to the ground. Cleo Da-
Wis was with Jefferson and they both
attacked me, making every effort to
push me overheard. l managed, how
ever, to get away, and as l ran five
shots were fired after me. 1t was a
narrow escape, and I am convinced
that the game was to send me over
board while unconscious and in that
way finish me up. | hadn't been home
long when Chief of Police Smith and
two policeman came after me aud |
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
Motion Pictures OF Wildwood
Scenes

A private view of the motion pictures
that are being made of points of inter-
est on the island for advertising pur-
poses, was given in Hunts Casino
theatre Saturday morning to the city
officials and the press. The picture
depicts the experiences of a party ar
irving at Wildwood with the big crowd
of visitors making its way from the
railroad stations and taking in the
sights of the resort: The beach at
bathing hour; enjoying the boardwalk
attractions; going out from Anglesea
for deep sea fishing; returning from the
fishing banks with a big catch; a run
of the fire department on Atlantic ave-
nue. aud an auto tour of the island,
viewing the business houses and big
hotels. The picture also embraces the
recent firemen's parade, interesting
scenes on the esplanade and thrilling
aquaplaning stunts by Miss Gertrude
Palmer.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25

public spirit and generosity was fur
nished during his term as Assembly,
man, when a bill empowering the Gov
ernor to send National Guard repre-
sentation to the inauguration of Taft
as President met with defeat In the
Senate after passing the House. The
Colonel, with others, was greatly dis
appointed at the failure of the bill
He retrieved the situation. however.
with the assistance Of his friend, Adj
jutant General Wilbur F. Sadler, who
took matters into their own hands and
paid from their " pockets the EN-
tire expense of sending the First Troop,
Newark's crack cavalry organization,
to Washington.
"It is highly desirable that in select
ing a nominee for the important Office
of Governor the voters should be thor
oughly acquainted with the records of
the candidates. and to this end infor-
nation will he gladly furnished at any
time and to any one regarding the rec
ord of Colonel Colgate
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
Rally Day at the Baptist Church

Next Sunday will be rally day at the
Wild wood Baptist church and featured
with preaching by two strong men of
the Baptlrt denomination. In the
morning at 10. 80 Rev. B. l.. Newkirk,
pastor of the Wayne Avenue Baptist
church, Philadelphia, will preach. AT
the evening service Rev. Frank Ander-
SOD, pastor of the Collingswood Bap-
fist church, will preach. Special mu-
sc by Mr.. and Mrs. Bealer and Alex
McMurray. The above program is a
strong one and all are invited to the
services. An important part will be
the collection. Every person is asked
to put forth an effort to give some note
from one dollar up. If the day is
warm the men are invited to come in
shirt s~leeves. One hour services.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
COLGATE RESIGNS
FROM THE SENATE
Explains Why He Did Not
hI end IN n Resignation
Sooner.
Vt

Under date of Aug. 10 Colonel Aus
ten Colgate, candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Governor, issued
two letters. II to Governor Fielder,
rendering his resignation as Senator
from Essex County, and the other to
the voters of that County, telling them
his reasons for resigning md express
ing his appreciation of the honors
they have conferred upon him. He
was three times elected to the Assem-.
bly, and twice to the Senate.
The letter to the Governor is brief
and formal:
1 hereby tender my resignation as. sena-
tor from Essex county, the same to take
effect Immediately. Yours truly,
AUSTEN COLGATE.
The other letter is as follows:
To the Voters of Essex County:
l have today sent my resignation to
Governor Fielder and Secretary Of State
Martin as senator representing the county
of Essex My term would expire next
year, but as I am a candidate for the
office of governor 1t would leave Essex
county without representation in the sem
ate in the event of my election. This
would require a special election to fill my
uneRDlF6Q term, WHICH WOuiu cillou CcH-
siderable expense to the county. l have.
therefore. rendered my resignation so that
there may be ample time for the films of
petitions ana tine selection of a candidate
for state senator by both parties at the
primary.
I would have resigned long before this
had 1t not been for the request of the
governor that It be withheld till he was
assured by the attorney general that there
would be no need of an extra session of
the legislature. Having received assur-
ance from him yesterday that in all prob
ability there would not be an extra ses-
sion, I have sent my resignation as stated
above.
I cannot resign my office of senatoR
from Essex county, which 1 have held
for the last five years by the suffrage Of
the people, without expressing the honor
1 have felt in representing them at Tren-
ton. 1 also wish to acknowledge with
sincere appreciation the courtesies shown
me by the officials of the various munici-
palities, and also individuals who have
been interested in legislation, with whom
1 have come In contact
I sincerely trust the pleasant relations
which have existed between me and my
constituents may be experienced by my
successor. whoever he may be. Yours
truly. AUSTEN COLGATE.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
Notice of Application to
Cape May County
Circuit Court
for the Appointment of
Commissioners

Notice is hereby given that application will
be made by the Board of Commissioners OF
THE City of Wildwood, County OF Cape May"
New Jersey, to the Circuit Court OF the Coun-
ty OF Cape May, New Jersey, at Cape May
Court House. in the County of Cape May,
New Jersey, on the twelfth day ofSeptember,
1916, at the hour of two o'clock in the fore
noon OF that day, or as soon thereafter as said
Court can hear said application tor the APP
pointment of three freeholders and residents
of this State as commissioners OF Adjustment,
TO perform the duties and execute the powers
conferred by Chapter 112, OF the Laws of 1886,
entitled "An Act Concerning the Settlement
and Collection of Arrearages OF Unpaid Tax
es, Assessments and Water Rates, or Water
Rents, in Cities OF this State, and Imposing
and Levying a Tax, Assessment and Lien in
lieu and instead OF such. Arrearages, and to
enforce the payment thereof, and to provide
for the sale OF lands subjected TO future Tax
alton and Assessment" passed March 30,
1886, with the amendments thereof and sup
plements thereto.
A the said time and place all parties inter-
ested in the said matter, either as tax payers,
owners OF delinquent lands or otherwise, may
appear and be heard.
Dated August IL, A. d., 1916.
JAMES E. WHITESELL,
City Clerk. q
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
Poindexter Has Narrow Escape
The Ex-Policeman Says he was Lured to a Lohely
Spot and Subjected to Some Rough Treatment.
Policeman Jefferson and Cleo Davis are Held
for Court

was locked up. On Sunday morning
l was given a hearing when l was
charged by Cleo Davis with assault,
and held on that accusation under 5000
bail. which was furnished by ex-Sher-
if W. H. Brigh t. Immediately on be-
ing released / went before Justice Gar
retson at Court House and swore out a
warrant for both Jefferson and Cleo
Davis, who were arrested. l charged
them with attem pting to murder me,
and each was required to furnish bail
in the sun Of 500 for appearance be-
fore the grand jury
81 must decline at this time,n said
Poindexter, "to give any details as to
what | believe led up TO the assault,
out you can depend upon it that before
long there will be some sen alton in
this city,"
Being told of Poindexter's statement
Jefferson was asked TO give his side OF
the story. 81 have nothing to say"
was Jefferson's reply. "If you want
any statement you will have to get it
from my chief"
The Messrs. Austin and former Post
master J. Albert Harris signed the bail
bond for Jefferson aud Cleo Davis, who
are both colored. the latter a woman.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25

Visit Union Hotel, Frank B. Wrisley,
proprietor, corne Spencer and Holly
avenues. Bar and cafe, with a
first class Chinese restaurant attached.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25

Hon. James Butcher died at Salem
last Saturday after an Illness of several
years. Some years ago he conducted
the Wildwood Casino for several sea-
sons and In 1902 was one of the original
directors of the Marine National Bank.
Ill health coming on he disposed of all
of his real estate holding here.
The Chinese baseball team that play
ed here yesterday and today is COM
posed of Chinese students from the
Chinese University, of Ha wall. These
clever orientals have been playing win
ming ball for the two ears past and are
making the venture financially success
tul. Wildwood has a strong team, but
it had to submit to a defeat yesterday
when the Chinese boys made the score
80
The JOURNAL received five paid in
ad vance new subscriptions last 6atur-
day.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
His Interest.

Mrs. Ouizzer-Didn't l hear that you
were interested in the steel construc-
ton business? Mr.. Doolittle-Oh, yes;
I'm deeply interested In it. Whenever
I run across a gang of structural work
ers l stand around and watch them ny
the hour.-Toiedo Blade.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25

IT you want to rent your property adver-
tise it in the
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25

Dress Was Stolen

Ore of the best dressed women In
Wild wood is Mrs. Joseph Hortiz, wife
of the popular minstrel, SO when she
missed one of her pretty gowns from a
dressing room at the Hippodrome, she
got Detective Porter busy. He Dor
found the dress and the young girl who
had it. The girl, who is only IA. was
given a bearing on Monday by the
May or and put under parole for ayear.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
Humanitarian Measures

1.-THE introduction of the woman Do
lice officer in New Jersey, with its ben
eficial results In the protection of
women and girls, was at Senator Col
gates initiative. Other measures which
he introduced and which are now a
part of the laws of the State author
lied boards Of F~reeholders to employ
nurses 10 discover and attend cases
of tuberculosis, provided safeguards In
connection with the incarceration and
care of insane, gave power to extend
the remarkable work Of the Rockefeller
Animal Research to New Jersey, and
allowed insurance companies to issue
death and disability benefits to en-
ployees other than officers and to re
tire employees on pension.
Among the fish and game laws
passed at his initiative was one for
bidding the use of explosives In catch
ing food fish In the Delaware River
and other similar abuses and the one
providing for a tri-state commission of
New jersey, Pennsylvania and Della
ware for the projection Of food fish In
the Delaware River.
His activities IN lettering the gen.
eral conditions OF labor are an impor-
tant part of the legislative record. An
employer himself, he has recognized
the responsibility that should be as
sumed by all employers III connection
with the welfare of their employees.
A Characteristic Incident.
IAN instance OF Colonel Colgate's
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
CONCRETE FACTS
ABOUT COLGATE
Made to Alleged
Misrepresentation.
WHAT THE RECORDS SHOW

Statement Issued From His Campaign
Headquarters Gives First lnforma-
tion Regarding Important Measures
He Has Introduced or Sponsored
During His Terms of Service In tbs
House and Senate.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25
Good Manners.

At the bottom of good manners there
are always three t-hings-self sacrifice.
self control. self respect.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1916-08-25

Do not be too credulous. yet If q sign
says wet Paint" believe it.-Youth's
Companion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
SCHIFFS WARNING.

Whether keynoter Harding's en-
phasis OF the tariff as leading issue
in the republican campaign this fall is
accepted by the party's orators as
guide or not, it is likely that the pau
city Of real issues will inspire them TO
undertake a resurrection of high pro
lection as a talking point, in spite of
popular indifferences to the subject of
our present unprecedented prosperity.
In this connection, it might be well to
recall the warning OF Jacob H. Schiff,
a leading republican, before a republic
can gathering last January;
Il want to explain that nothing can
stop the great prosperity we now have
except d renewal Of tariff agitation in
the next campaign. Standing here on
holy republican ground, | say TO you
without fear or favor if you renew in
the next presidential campaign the tar
if agitation of the past, if you threaten
the country and show it you want a re-
newal Of special privilege and high
protection, the people will have none
Of il. The people have learned; the
iwOrkmen and the farmers have learned
and they can not be misled any longer.
do not say that because / love the
republican party less, but because l
love it more. NV heart is for the re-
publican party, but my common sense
makes me a democrat"
The thinking citizen knows there
must be tariff readjustments following
Europe's war. but he is not going to
/ accept a return to the old robbery of
Dingleyism or Payne-AldriChism as
proper adjustment. He realizes
that new tariff schedules must be
made with regard for the interests
of the whole people and with an eye
to our foreign trade opportunities, and
not for the sole benefit of special priv
ilege. Republicans are hard put for
issues" this year, but they can hardly
afford TO ignore MIR. SChiff's sensible
warning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
A STATE ISSUE.

Leading woman suffragists are re-
ported as Indignant" because the
democratic national convention adop-
ted suffrage plank that went no fur
Their than did the republicans" and as
threatening that in consequence of
this "duplicity" the women of the 12
suffrage states will throw their
strength TO the republican party"
The democratic plank briefly recon-
mends the extension Of the franchise
TO the women Of the country b. the
states upon the same terms as to
men" Though adopted by an over
whelming majority, this met opposi-
ton, all the delegates of Maryland, a
great majority of the delegates Of In
diana, Georgia and Texas. and nearly
half of the delegates of New Jersey
and Ohio, voting against it, while sew
eral other states divided. The vote OF
SIS out of 1910 delegates in favor of
this plank was larger than might have
been expected, in view Of the cOnsery-
alive attitude Of the average southern
and some of the other states.
Why the democratic plank was ex-
pected to go further than the repub-
lican is not at all clear, leaders Of
both branches Of the opposition hav-
ing declared for woman suffrage be-
fore President Wilson endorsed the
general principle. and the latter in re-
peated utterances having asserted his
conviction that the regulation of the
suffrage properly belonged to the
states That bis paEY- as whole
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-24
CHILD TORTURE.

Louise. aged six, is a movie" &C
tress. One of her scenes was that of
rescue from a burning home. They
soaked with oil a crib in which she
was lying, and took her out just in
time TO prevent her from being burned
to death. Louise gets SO a day, but her
mother declares that the rehearsals
were almost too much for her"
Nine year old Margaret played
Russian child in a scenario A Cos
sack jumped his horse over her, Civ
ing Carol shock that so unnerved
her that the directors of the film COM
pany refused to permit her mother to
see the remainder of the rehearsal.
Pauline is - Her stunt" was to
drift in an open boat toward a dam,
and at the proper moment fall into the
water and be rescued. 1t was a little
risk for Pauline, and the boy who
should have rescued her was himself
nearly drowned.
These are incidents secured by the
New York Child Labor committee
preparatory to its demand for a law
protecting children employed in the
film drama. The law was passed and
is being enforced. Films showing chill
dren walking barefoot through snow
or being tortured by stage villains will
be made elsewhere than in New York
state.
Similar laws probably will be passed
in other states in response to a general
demand. There is more and better fun
to be gotten out of a nickel than to see
an infant tortured.