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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13
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A Poet in Politics

NATioNALtSM Nv Sir RshindranAth TsEor.
i9mo ~ l5q Tho Macmillan Company.
Tho,e who remember Sir Rabin-
dranath Tsgore's lecture on National
ISM" delivered in this country, and the
discussion which II inspired, will be
glad to have it in this convenient form.
together with additional lectures and
essays on nationalism in India and in
japan. These discourses are pleasant
reading and not Improbable, but they
consider the subject with the mind of
poet, an idealist. dreamer, and not OF
an economist or a practical statesman,
and their contact with the momentous
issues which confront the world at the
present day is therefore slight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13

ton, and to do 80 in the most attractive
manner possible. These views are
varied. They rest upon painters and
ayiators, musicians and metaphyslclans'
novelists and critics; but in each case
they are Illuminating. We must doubt
if there is really anything in the wor d
which is not intensely interesting to
Mr.. Huneker, or which he could not
write about in a way which would make
i interesting to others. Certainly ne
has made everything within the scope
Of this volume interesting, from dis
cussion of the fourth dimension TO his
experience on an aeroplane; though
come to think of it. the two are not
after all so far apart!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13

Young Austrian countess and an Eng,
glish diplomat, lovers, and revealed
by the former TO Francis Joseph, WIN
the result that Francis Ferdinand and
the Duchess Of Hohenburg were re
moved" at Sarajevo at the orders of the
Vienna government. The diplomatic-de-
tective-love story-it is all three in one
is deftly constructed and told with
vivid and breathless interest and with
far more FEASIBILITY than marks most
romances Of the kind.
Just "to encourage the others we
must express regret that the illustrator
did not read the text before he drew
his pictures. II he had we should have
been spared several screaming absurdi-
/ ties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13
The Deserter
By RICHARD HARDING DAVIS
WIN an Introduction oy
-. IL 49,

He didn't deSsrt-thiS American
hov with lighting record in the
English Army-for Mr.. Davis, Mr.
VeCutcheon. and other CORE
srondcnt> persuaded him 10 so
back. take his medicine, and be
come q hero.
50 cents net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13
Published Today
A Change of Air

v.ruARlNF FULLERTON CEROULD
- ~ "Nain Obligations "lhe
Greaf Tradition etc.
Bv distributing her fortune
,r,org those 10 whom she expect
- 10 leave il ty her will, Miss
Cordela Wheaton becomes the
tentral figure in a human comedy
not unmi ed with tragic Patho>.
Illustrated. N.25 net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13
Onnnirandy
Plantation Life at kingsmill
d.. ApNlSTFAD {. GORDON

Bv ARNlSIEAD {. GORDON
AS ir the DAYS before the way
Ommirandv dominated her master
and mistress by force OF her deep
ioyaltv and devotion, so in the
sayk DAYS following she never let
her reorle'-black or white
forget ,nc C,orics OF the great days
before the conflict.
Illustrated. Si35 net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13
Germany's Dependent
A Sympathetic View of the
Realm of the Hapsburgs

r,.ur-<C AIRY. THE rOIvGLoT ENTIRE
AlslhNf ,,- S-hitrtrand With rc'crcd mar.
NJ VI $50 Frederick A stokes Company.
aThe NeltinC-POt Of Europe the
r.,,srn Empire has been called ten
hAs.ss~S times. in strange denial Of
w. fscts A melting pot is pot IN
n;.h things melt and blend. In Aus
'r.'HungaTy many diverse elements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-13
Views Of Life in Fiction
Criticism and Miscellany

marcos. and one OF the most hniJhed
masterpieces Of serious literary ar'
which have appeared in this year OF
In this century.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10

Mrs. Annie Robinson, of Asnevilla
N. c., and Mrs. Kings two brothers,
who are in Chicago pressing the in.
vestigation. These were frankly dis.
satisfied with the coroner's findins
OF accidental suicide"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
MAN
is EXEMPTED
Edward Shippey Who Made Claim on
Vocational Grounds viii Not
Have to Serve in
Army.

The local exemption board has re
ceived notice from the district board
OF the exemption and discharge of
the following persons:
Edward Shippey, Keokuk; serial
1899, order 1852; on vocational
grounds.
Frank Geyer, Fort Madison; serial
1927, order 223; on appeal.
Ervil John wellington. Montrose;
serial 1854, order 276; vocational.
Charles e. Glendenning, Mt. Ham
i'll; serial 25, order 466; on recon.
sideration of appeal.
Robret Samuel Criswell, Montrose;
serial s57, order 7O4; on appeal.
The board is receiving notice OF
various ailments from drafted men,
typhoid being reported in a few In
stances.
One registrant in Lee county, now
in Chicago, claimed exemption on
grounds of dependent parents in Wis
consin. Inquiry in Wisconsin de
veloped that the registrant was with
out parents, was never adopted and
his foster parents were Independent
of his aid. Such circumstances as
this makes exemption difficult for
the really just claimant.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
HOPE TO HAVE
CROWD AT DRILL
Drafted Men VIII Start Tonight to
Put in Best Licks Between Now
and Time Of Going to
Camp Dodge.

Tonight will be drill night for the
drafted men in Keokuk, and the
squad will be given a workout under
direction of Captain c. E. Powell.
For various reasons there has been
small attendance at the drills for the
last two or three times, and it is
hoped that the number will be larger
this week, and that the men will take
hold of affairs again.
The men in the first call will find
this drilling Of special benefit, and
men who Will be sure to be called in
the second and subsequent calls, will
be in better shape for the workouts
two nights each week. The drills
are being held Monday and Thurs
day nights
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
OLD RESIDENT
IS SUMMONED
Mrs. Helen Ensstrum Passed Away
at Home Of Daughter Here
Early Sunday
Morning.
WAS BORN IN SWEDEN
Came to This Country and Direct to
keokuk In 1888 and Had Been
Resident Ever
Since. -
WAS BORN IN SWEDEN

Mrs. Helen Engstrum died Sunday
morning at $50 o'clock at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. w. H. Ashley,
800 South First street. of compli-
cation Of diseases following an illness
of two years. Mrs. Engstrum was
born in Sweden, January IL, 1915,
being seventy-two years old at the
time of her death. She came to the
United States and direct to Keokuk
in August, 1888, and this city had
been her home since. She was held
in high esteem by wide circle OF
friends here and her death will be
deeply regretted by all Of them.
Her maiden name was Helen Ander-
son and she was married here to
John Engstrum November 81, 1888.
Mr. Engstrum died thirty-three years
ago. The survivors are two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. w. H. Ashley of this city,
and Mrs. e. NJ. Hays Of Sedalia, Mis-
souri,; also five grandchildren, Mrs.
Ed Schott, Mrs. Benjamin Morris and
Charles and Joseph Hays Of Sedalia,
and Joseph Ashley Of Keokuk.
Mrs. Engstrum was a member OF
the Swedish Lutheran church The
funeral will be held Tuesday after
noon at o'clock from the home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
BAND GIVES
FINE PROGRAM
Peoples Institute Organization sere
naded keokuk Business
District Saturday
Night.

The Peoples Institute band, an
organization of colored musicians of
the city, serenaded Main street busl-
ness district Saturday evening, CIV
ing concerts at various corners on
the street. The band made a good
appearance and their music was ap-
preciated. The organization is at
tempting to secure money for uni
forms. and is depending entirely on
the free will offerings Of business
houses and individuals, rather than
to make any canvass of the city, real
ing as they do the number Of calls
already being made on the merchant.
The band is under the leadership
of Fred D. Fields. In the personnel
of the organization are two girls.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
Ladies' Of Sandusky Christian Church
Send Invitation to keokuk ~
bunch to Come up Sep
TENDER 20.
ARE EXPECTING TO GO
"Bid" Will be Discussed Tomorrow
Night Along With Other Import
ant Measures at Hotel
Iowa Meeting.

The Keokuk Retailers league has
an invitation to go to Sandusky.
Thursday, September 20, for fried
chicken supper to be given there by
the women of the Sandusky Chris
tan church. The league will dis
cuss the invitation at the meeting
Tuesday night at the Hotel Iowa.
There is no doubt but that there will
be ready response. The league
mem bers have not been to Sandusky
and the river road will be In good
shape. 1t is expected that the vote
will be unanimous to go to Sandusky.
A number Of other important mat
tiers will be considered by the league
at its meeting tomorrow night.
Among these will be the possible
of a comfort station;
the special sales days which will be
for the fall and winter
trade; the harvest picnic. and pos
sibly some sort of fall celebration
amuse the visitors.
A good band and some good vaude-
vile acts, such as were put on last
year seem to attract people, and it
Is possible that such a show may be
staged again this year If the mer-
chants see At.
President Justice is asking the
to be on hand tomorrow
night for the big meeting. 1t is
hoped that every member Of the
league will make special effort to
attend, and employers are urged to
be present, as well as having their
clerks present Notification should
be sent to Secretary Fulton before
tomorrow morning, in order that
plates may be ordered in time. The
will be heidi at the Hotel
Iowa at $50 o'clock
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10

POSTPONED
Detectives on Search for Evidence to
Show Wealthy Woman Was
Not Suicide, But
Murdered

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
CONCORD, N. c., Sept. 10.-State
authorities today again had postponed
opening Of official investigation into
the unaccounted killing here by pistol
or rifle shot of Mrs. Maud A King,
wealthy Chicago woman
Secret agents Of the department Of
justice now on the scene. however,
together with private detectives, be-
gan searching probe.
Meantime investigations in Chicago,
New York, San Francisco. Washing
ton and even, it was believed. by
Scotland Yard, London, were bringing
to light strange tales of band Of
adventures who supposedly had
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
PERSONALS

Miss Hazel Morgan has gone to Den
yer for a months vacation.
Miss Florence Maple Of Charlton is
the guest of Miss Lillian NJ Perkins.
Mrs. ]. F. Elder and son Joshua and
daughter Kathryn have returned from
Portland, Me-
Mrs. A. A. Mccormick and children
of Waterloo are visiting with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. W. Moseley.
Gilbeth Moseley Of Holdenville,
Okla, is visiting with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. W. Mos eley, 112 Blondeau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurley Edwards and
daughter are in the city visiting with
Mrs Edwards parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Anderson
Alto, Calf, where she will have
charge Of the kindergarten department
in Miss Harker's school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas w. Brice of
Quincy are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. S. r.
bartholomew of Sandusky, and Mrs.
Elmira Brice of 917 High street
f. G. Stockton, who has been at
Graham hospital the last three weeks,
has improved enough to be removed to
his home, 927 South Fifth street.
Chas., Carpenter of st. Louis, who
has been visiting with his grand
mother, Mrs. c. l.. Carpenter Of San
dusky, will remain to go to school at
Sandusky.
Mrs. Lyman Wells and daughter
Mary have returned from Des Moines
and Camp Dodge, where they visited
with Walter Wells who is a member
Iof Company L.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
" the Keokuk Community band O

by the Keokuk Community band Of
seventeen pieces. The band gave
the concert as compliment to the
club and the music was enjoyed and
the kindness of the organization
appreciated by the car men Follow
ing the program supper was served.
The club appointed a committee to
visI, Andrew c. Anderson, master
mechanic, at Graham hospital and
take him a bouquet Of flowers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10

bounded Mrs. King from Monte Carlo
across two continents to sap her for.
tune.
State Solicitor Hayden Clement, in
charge Of the prosecution, after
hurried visit to the scene last night.
plainly indicated he was unimpressed
with the inquest testimony of CASTOR
Bullock Means, Mrs. Kings private
adviser, who is supposedly the only
person near her at her death.
Mrs. Mary Melvin, however. sister
of the dead woman, stoutly main
tanned Means loyalty.
Aligned apparently against these
two, were Mrs. Kings aged mother.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
BAND PLAYS FOR
CAR MEMS CIUR
heokuk Com munity Band Gave ruo
Hours Concert in Car
Barns Saturday
Night.

"A feature of the monthly meeting
OF the Car Mems club held Satur,
Gay night at II o'clock at the Keo-
kuk Electric company car barns was
the two hours patriotic concert given
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
WAR VETERAN
ANSWERS CALL
oliver Craig, Well Known Hamilton
Resident, Passed Away at SOL
diers Home at Quincy
Especial to The Gate City]

Especial to The Gate City]
HAMILTON, Ill, Sept. 10.-Oliver
Craig, a well known Hamilton resi-.
dent and a civil war veteran died at
the soldiers home at Quincy, Ill,
Sunday morning at 400 o'clock, ac-
cording to word received here. The
funeral was held at Quincy at 100
o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Craig en-
tered the home several weeks ago
from Hamilton. He was about seven
ty-fve years old.
The survivors are his wife and the
following three children: Mrs. Myrtle
Scanned, who lives In the west; Frank
Craig of st. Louis, and Fred Craig H
Carthage.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
Suicide at Sea.
| United Press T aased Wire G

| United Press Leased Wire Service
ASTORIA, Ore, Sept 1O.-The
steamer Northern Pacific, locked here
today, brought the story Of the suicide
of Miss Kate Palmer at sea. AS the
vessel came in the mouth Of the Co
lumoia river, she jumped overheard.
The suicide was attributed to despond-
ency. Miss Palmer's home was said
to be in Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
CITY NEWS.
.ary Chiffon at cost. odel1.

Mary Chiffon at cost OdelI
This week only, Mary Chiffon
silverware at cost. Odells.
Among the names of men recon-
mended for commissions in the
marine corps Is Garrison p Antilles
Of Fort Madison for second leuten-
ancy. His name was sent to the
senate by the president Saturday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-10
Auto Struck tnferlJrb,p

limited Press Leased Wire Service. |
WAUkEGAN, ILL.,, Sept. 10.-Ernest
Lehman, president of The Fair, Chi
cago department store, his wife, and
their chauffeur, Lee Purdy, were SER
iously injured today when Their auto
mobile struck an interurban car on
the Chicago, / AXE Shore and MIL
waukee Ry., near Lake Bluff, Ill. Mrs.
Lehman and Purdy probably will die.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-01-19
SOUTH WARDSBORO.

Fred Underwood is harvesting his
ice here. es
Edward Page was in town the first
of the week.
Mrs. Edward Page is living at John
Shampine' s for an indefinite time.
Mrs. George Osgoodl Of Brookline is
at home caring for her mother, Mrs
John Lowe. {, }IH@N
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sage spent Tues
day in Townshend with Mr.. and Mrs
L. w. Sage.
Edward Lowe spent Several days re-
Gently with friends and relatives in
EIolyoke, Mass.
Fanny Knapp and Eva Page are
boarding at John Shampine s and at
tending school.
The Community club will meet will
Mrs. Eugene Duby Saturday afternoon
All are cordially invited.
The Community club will hold s
question social at the church Thursday
evening, Jan. %. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-01-19
WARDSBORO CENTER.

The superintendent visited school
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farnum have
moved to Townshend.
fJoseph Lamarche worked for VIII
liam Fitzpatrick on East hill this week
Arthur Edwards split his big toe
open to the second joint few days
ago
Mrs. Flossie Benoit and two children
of Townshend are visiting her father
John Edwards.
The sick ones reported last week are
gaining except Daisy Fitzpatrick anC
George Edwards.
Miss Nellie Bacon, who visited hel
mother, Mrs. Wetherbee, has returned
to her home in Bennington.
James Dexter was in Brattleboro las
week to see his brother Charles, who is
in the hospital. He is gaining and ex
poets to be able to come home this
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-01-19
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Mrs. James A. Bruce returned Friday
to her home in Suflield, Conn.
Mrs. William A. Howe is spending the
week with Mrs. Brooks in Williamsville.
Mrs. w. Z. Bruce will go this week
to Marlboro to visit her sister, Mrs
Stanley.
Mrs. Mary Colby Mundell came last
week and is keeping house for Wells
Goodell.
Deacon Ebenezer NJ. Stratton has
been confined to his room since Sunday
by illness.
There will be social under the aus
pieces of the Christian Endeavor society
in the vestry Friday evening, Jan. 26.
Mrs. Railway and Mrs. Love attended
the annual meeting of the Congregations
al church at Newfane Thursday, Jan. l..
The Ladies Benevolent society was
pleasantly entertained at the home of
Mrs. John f. Morse Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs. George w. Lyon went Tuesday
to Hinsdalc, n. H., after visiting her
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. Wal
lace Adams.
John Coleman of Wardsboro, who had
been visiting his mother and sister, Mrs.
Charles Coleman and Mrs. Herbert c.
Bingham, returned home Wednesday.
Mrs. Herbert c. Bingham made a
business trip last Thursday to Town
shend and visited her aunt, Mrs.
jenkins, at South Londonderry before
coming home Saturday.
Mrs c. Walter Bishop and infant son,
Norman Wilfred, are in Williamsville,
being cared for at the home Of DR.. and
Mrs. l.. b. Gordon. Miss Matte Wade
and Mrs. l.. w. Shepard are keeping
house for Mr. Bishop in her absence.
The Marlboro Branch school was
closed by Supt. Moflitt from Thursday
to Tuesday and ON Saturday Health Of
| fcer Green Worden fumigatcd the
schoolhousc, books and supplies, follow
ing an epidemic of chickcn-poX which
prevailed during the fall term. Mr.
Noble, teacher, returned from his home
in Brattleboro and opened school Tues
day. Supt. Moi1itt also visited school
that day.
+. II. Metcalf, newly appointed coun-
! ty game warden, took i'll charge last
week a stray dog which had been seen
chasing a deer near Bingham Brothers
mill pond. Later Mr.. Metcalf traced
the deer to the hill overlooking the mill
and Shepardson place, finding evidence
of much blood shed by the deer. At the
approach of the dog however, the deel
bounded away, showing that it was able
to care for itself and pursuit was given
up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-01-19
WEST WARDSBORo.

Most of the sick reported last week are
now convalescent.
Mrs. f. L. Pike was confined to the
bed with grip last week.
Supt. Whitney of Townshend visited
schools in town Monday and Tuesday.
Ed. Lackey visited last week at the
home of his sister, Mrs. w. II. Styles.
J. A, and C. S. Streeter lost recently
the last one of their pair of black horses.
Miss Rena Perkins, the Podunk teacher,
spent the weekend at her home in Rut-
land.
DR.. Thomas of Jamaica was called to
see Mrs Sara Pike Tuesday. Mrs. Pike
is recovering. from her illness.
Robert Hromada, boards at +. i.
Pixies and drives daily to his work at Tie
blacksmith shop in Wardsboro.
Willard johnson, who accompanied
Floyd Robinson to Athol, Mass, for a
weeks visit, has returned to T.. L..
Pixies.
Amon Robinson has received news of
the birth of granddaughter born in
Brattleboro, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
| William Lucies.
The church repair fund is increasing
gradually, enough subscriptions having
1
come in the past week to bring the
amount to $4OO.25.
Mrs. Fanny Steele of Johnstown, n. Y,
has come to assist in the care of her
mother, Mrs Sara Allen, who is very i'll
in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tudor
Carrie Roberts was at home from Le-
land and Gray seminary over Sunday and
Monday. Miss Roberts is assisting at
the home of Supt. Whitney this term
The little nephew of Mrs. Johanson
who was a victim last summer of infan
tile paralysis in Springfield, Mass, il
the only member of the Johanson f,Inl,
who has not been i'll with the prcvailin.
epidemic of grip.
Hermidas Benoit spent Sunday with mi
family at John Edwards's and returned t,
his work in Townshend the first of til,
week. Mrs. Benoit and children will re
main at Mr.. Edwardss for the presen
with the brothers, Arthur and Charlie.