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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
CITY NEWS.

-$b and Sc hats, choice $1.ss and
s2.YS Lowitz.
u. p. bazaar, market and lunch
Thursday afternoon.
Christmas sale and market Fri
day, Dec. Z, to p. M, at ST. Fran
els de Sales church.
Clear them out. Lowitz. $25 to
$40 suits go at cash SIS and SIS to $50
silk, satin, serge dresses also evening
gowns go at $40 to SIS.
-Keokuk camp M. W. A., No 62a.
will hold its regular meeting tonight
at Woodman hall All members are
requested to be present. Election of
officers.
Regular meeting of Keokuk aerie
No 683, F. o. E., tonight at Eagles
hall, 407 Blondeau street, at 8 o'clock.
Visiting brothers always welcome.
Chas. A. Noakes, secretary.
At the board meeting Of the Y.
M. c. A. directors last evening, plans
were talked over for holiday festivi-
ties There will be Christmas doings
for the boys and open house on New
Years day for the public.
Clear them out Jowitz. $25 to
$40 suits go at cash SIS and SIS to s35
silk. satin, serge dresses also evening
gowns go ct SO to SIS.
Dance and card party given by
Modern Woodmen OF America Friday
evening, Dec. Z, 1917. Admission:
Card party, 15c; dance, ladies 15c,
gentlemen 35c. Rights of admission
reserved
Late yesterday afternoon the fire
departm ent was called to the home
of c. w. Lamb, 712 Pa1ean street.
The fire had caught on the roof and
was blazing quite a bit when the
firemen arrived. The damage was
SIS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
L. |. WILLIAMS IS
/ ACCORDED HON0Rs
He 10 Named Division Commander Of
Iowa for United Spanish War
Veterans. Commander
Announces.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
George v. Jenkins Camp Elected Its
New Slate Last Night and
Appointed Other
OFFICIALS.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS

e. L. Williams, commander OF
George V. Jenkins camp No. %, o. 5.
w. ", was notified this morning by
the commander in chief OF the United
Spanish War Veterans that he had
been appointed provisional division
commander OF Iowa. This is an hon
or which comes to Mr.. Williams as
something OF recognition for the splen-
cid work he has done for the camp
here, and for the interest he has dis
played in all OF the activities of the
Spanish War Veterans.
Capt F. O. Chambers of Fort Madi-
son was suggested for the place. but
on account of other matters was not
able to accept. When members of the
camp here, learned Of the vacancy,
they Immediately suggested Com
mander Williams, and urged his ap-
rointment to the place. This morning
"a letter was received from the adult
ant general saying that 1.-THE COM
nlander in chief directs me 70 say that
it is with n great deal Of pleasure that
he announces your appointment as
provisional division commander OF
Iowa"
Mr.. Williams duties VIII be largely
along the line of organization and
membership work. He will have the
entire state OF Iowa as his immediate
territory. and any additional lines that
the commander may indicate.
Officers Elected.
At the annual meeting held last
night, George " jenkins camp No. %,
elected officers for the year as fol
lows:
Commander-E. L. Williams.
Senior vice commanded. n. r.
Rollins.
Junior vice commanded. q. Ham
ilton.
Ofhcer of the day-G W. Hardin.
Officer of guard-Carl Bradley.
l. Trustee-E F. Renaud.
| The appointive officers chosen were
j. n. Foulkes, ad5utant; w. ].
Steele. quartermaster; F. ]. Buys.
sergeant major; F. N. Jacobs, quarter
master sergeant; j. s. Burrows, chap
| lain; G. ]. Christensen, surgeon !;
Sam v. Cox, historian; A. ]. Hicky.
senior color sergeant; c. j. Hicky. Jun
Tor color sergeant
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Gave Four Sons.

Gave Four Sons.
FL MADISON, Dec -Four
strapping sons of military age, viii
be the contribution of Mr.. and Mrs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
ANNULLMENT OF
MARRIAGE ASKED
Jennie Davis Says She was Married
to Noah Davis Against
Her VIII Last
October

An annullment Of marriage IL
asked by Jennie Davis in suit filed
today In the district court against
Noah Davis. She alleges that she
was married October 20. 1917. against
her will, and now she asks that the
marriage be annulled. The plaintiff
gives her age as forty-seven years.
Elite & PRAISE have filed SUITS
against Alpine z. Mcpherson asking
for judg1n ent on mechanics lien for
$486.60. The claims Of the Keokuk
Loan and Building association and
Of William II. Stricken are asked by
plaintiff to be made junior to his
claims.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05

Ayshires, Jerseys and Guernseys
are considered the best mich cows.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Only One Now LEFT

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
CHICAGO, Dec 5-Reuben La
Flore, negro murderer, was the only
one Of the thirteen convictg who es.
capped from Joliet prison Monday,
still ar large early today.
Seven Of the fugftiyes were taken
near Morris. H., early yesterday, and
another was captured in that vicinity
late IN the afternoon. Two were
taken in Seneca, Ill. last night, and
tgo were discovered in a. hay lof:.
eight miles southeast Of Morris. early
today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
TRUSTEES SALE.

By order of the United States dis
trict court in Bankruptcy, will on
December 10, 1917, at p. M. sell
the remainder Of the stock of Samuel
c. Westcott, bankrupt. at public auc-
ton
Until said date. the store WIFI be
open for business and goods will be
sold at substantial reductions in
price. Stock and trustees sale at SIP
Main street, Keokuk, Iowa
WALTER v. d. MAAS, Trustee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Peek as Head.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. /
WASHINGTON, Dec. George
n. Peek, vice president Of Deere
and Company, Moline, H., today was
appointed by the war industries
board as head Of the new bureau OF
manufacturing resources. His duties
will be to meet with manufacturers
who have facilities for producing
munitions or other government ma
terials and decide to what extent
such plants should be utilized for
this purpose.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
MeatIess Tuesday.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
FREMONT, Nebr., Dec 5.-H. C.
Neubrand, Connecticut travelling
man, was fined SIS and costs In po-
lice court yesterday after he had Gre
ated disturbances in four restaurants
and finally left breakfastless for Lin
coin, because he was not served meat
on meafless Tuesday
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05

many had recently spread word that
when Americas full force had reach
ed the west front. it was the purpose
of the United States TO oyerrun
Switzerland. The message was de-
signed to counteract this propaganda.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Pledoe RESPECT of Neutrality.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
WASHINGTON, Dec. s. The
United States government has sent
Switzerland a message pledging itself
to respect Swiss neutrality. The oc-
casion for this was not made clear
by the state department today, ex-
cept that it is in line with action
taken by other governments.
1t was recalled. however, that Ger
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
NOTICE.

A special meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the Huiskamp Bros. Co., Keo-
kuk. Iowa, will be held at their office,
keokuk, Iowa, December 18th, 1917.
at 4:3O p. m, for the purpose of con-
sidering the amending of the Articles
OF incorporation to enable the issu-
ance of Preferred Stock
H. w. HUSBAND, President.
L. MATLESS, Secretary-treas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Eurther oppression.

New York World: In view OF the
presidents sweeping reductions in
the prices OF steel, we assume that
Senator La Toilette and Senator Gron
ma will begin to sympsthize with the
steel barons and denoHnce the gov
eminent for new measures OF oppres-
zion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
Plenty Of SUGAR Now.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Three mil
lion pounds of Cuban sugar was I'M
loaded here today to be distributed
Immediately TO refineries
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05

Andrew ShelIady, who live on farm
In the country north of this city, to
the fight for the recognition OF de-
mocracy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-05
LOAN AND BUILDING AssoclA-

Dues payable Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Fines assessed If paid aft
er o'clock p. m.
J. D. ECKER, Secretary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-29
What Is Auto
Int0xication ?

The best and clearest definition is Self
Intoxication, or poisoning by compounds
produced internally by oneself
Physicians agree that the vast majority
of ali illness is due to this cause, brought
on by accumulated waste In the Lower IN
testine-
The one sure. natural and safe way to
keep the Intestine clean and free from this
waste is by an occasional Internal Bath
with simple warm water, given by the
j. B. L. Cascade"
You will be astonished at your feelings
the morning after taking an Internal Bath
by means Of the u. b. L. Cascade" You
though everything is working right
and 1t is
Half million Americans are now using
this method. with resulting better health
and greater yigor This method will be
explained to you by Tully- Mcfarland
Drug Store, Topeka, who will also give
you a most interesting book free on the
subject by an eminent specialist ASK or
send for this booklet. called why Man OF
To-Day Is only 80 Per Cent Efficient,
while it is on your mind.-Adv.
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Mr. Levey
Vol che Sapete- Observation-Disclosures Mozart
10 Parteura -...... -Beethosen
Bas e Sfelldicbein Scbumacher
Miss Konopasek
Variations Serienses. 49,. .Mendelssohn
Mr.. Levey
Ana Addio Terra Nativa .MeyerDeer
Miss konopasek
a Vecchio Minuetto. .Sgambat
s Mdfg1e in FIat Minor Chopin
Etude de Concert i'll + Minor .--.- List
The Good Government club held its
annual Kansas meeting and program
Saturday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Hattie Horning, 1243 Topeka
avenue. Two charter members of the
club, Mrs. Ward Burlingame and Mrs
A. H. Horton, gave interesting talks
DR.. Deborah Longshore, the third
charter member, was to have been on
the program also, but was prevented
from coming by sickness.
Mrs. Burlingame talked on "Popu-
Hsm." Among other interesting things.
she described a dinner party, which
she attended in Washington and the
impression made upon her by the Pop
ulists whom Kansas had sent 10 the
senate and congress. But" she said,
ahead of the times" Mrs. Burlingame
wore a black silk gown with laven-
der figures and corsage of violets.
Mrs. Horton talked on Kansas
paying a very beautiful tribute to the
| state and her pioneers. She wore a
gown of gray georgette crepe trimmed
| in black and silver lace.
Mrs. Robert Parks Bennett accom-
panied by her daughter, sang two Sc
lections from '.Divan of Hafiz," by
w. Frank Harling, which were much
enjoyed. Her encore was THE Little
Irish Girl" by Lohr
Miss Mary HorniEg played Novel
cite" by Mcdowell. and -Four
1dyles." by Paul Dinii.
Miss Esther Payne gave two piano
numbers, which showed a great deal
Leschetizky, with her left hand and
Opus "a, No. 1" by Chopin.
Mrs J: P. Hicks gave several read
lngs. which We're good and very well
received. She has a southern style
and speech, which are very pleasing
Among her numbers was a chapter
from Aunt Liza's Praisin' Gate" by
Miss Effie Graham.
Mrs: Grace Waugh Bowman, of
Eskridge. read Miss Esther M Clark S
poem, THE Call of Kansas" Between
Two Loves" and "Mammy's Picka-
ninny' She is a very pretty young
matron who shows much dramatic
ability. Mrs. Bowman has often
visited in Topeka.
The guests were received by Mrs
F. S. Lindsay, president of the club,
and by Mrs. Emma Sells Marshall.
After the program, Mrs. Marshall and
Mrs. W. E. Collins poured tea in the
dining room. The girls who served
in the dining room were: Anna Horn
ing. Rome Rain, Virginia Jones and
| Louise Richards. Among the women
assisting thru the rooms were Mrs. H.
w. Bomgardner, Mrs. ]. T. Botkin and
Mrs H. w. Foster.
Ont of town guests were: Mrs J.
S. Hart. Mrs Frank Pomeroy, Mrs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-29

A E. Mayhem, Mrs. w. w. Harvey.
Mrs. Margaret Frost, Mrs. Eta Fow-
Ter, Mrs. E. NJ. Richards, Mrs. L. NJ.
Smalley, Mrs. A. Mccoy, Mrs. j. ".
Montee, Mrs. A. T. Smith, Mrs. A c.
Graves, Mrs. Ben c. Bond, Mrs. James
Malone, Mrs. j. F. Short, Mrs S. L.
Jackson, Mrs. ]. E. Brooks, Mrs. j. A.
Milligan, Mrs. Ida Graves. Mrs. Gym
thia Garner, Mrs. J. F. Leigh, Mrs. J.
T. Short. Mrs s. E. Smith, Mrs. j. E.
Brooks, Mrs. c. L. Kirkpatrick, Mrs.
NJ A. Hutchinson, Mrs. H. 7. Nor
rison. Mrs Lillian Mitchner Mrs. J.
B. Fowler and Miss Margaret Perkins
x X X
Miss nellie Kouns and Miss Sara
Kouns will furnish the music for the
Kansas day celebration which is held
today in Chicago. The Misses Kouns
are making their home for the pres
ent in Chicago, where they have
opened up a studio.
Il X x
Mrs. James L. King has issued in
vitations for a reception which she
will give at her nome on Topeka ave-
nue., Thursday afternoon, compliment
airy to the wives CT the legislators and
the state officers. Assisting friends will
be Mrs. Arthur Capper Mrs. w. Y.
Morgan, Mrs A. M. Keene, and the
wives of the justices of the supreme
court, who are Mrs. w. A. Johnston
Mrs. r. A Burch, Mrs. Henry F. Ma
son, Mrs. Silas Porter, Mrs. Judson :.
West, Mrs. John Marshall and Mrs.
John Dawson.
x
Mrs. Arthur Capper entertained
with reception at her home Saturday
afternoon for the wives of the editors,
who were in town to attend the an
| nual meeting of the editorial associa-
! zion. There were about fifty guests
called during the afternoon.
| Mrs. w. Y. Morgan of Hutchinson
received with the hostess. Assisting
thru the rooms we're: Mrs. Frank p.
MacLennan. Mrs. Jay E. House, Mrs.
Walter A. Johnson, Mrs. Charles Ses-
! sions. Mrs. George NJ. Crawford, Mrs.
Harold T. Chase, Mrs. Arthur Nichols.
Mrs. ]. F. farrell and Mrs. Charles
Dillon.
The rooms were decorated in early
spring flowers ami carnations. In tho
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lures and prices of everything in The
book. Thus a girl learns if she has
only a limited amount of money on
which to furnish her home not to pay
$3.50 for a davenport to begin with.
There were several architectural
drawings by Hampton Shirer Ind
Frank Peers which were much ad-
mired. These young men are said to
be doing remarkable dork in the Bos-
ton School of Technology.
In the china department, Miss Marie
Witwer displayed a very attractive
breakfast set, using table, napkins and
table runner which were also painted
A large vase, which was exhibited at
the San Francisco fair, attracted a
great deal of attention. There was
also a pretty punch set, done in ivory
with a conventional design painted in
green, pink and ivory in the wide gold
band around the bowl and cups.
Work in oil and charcoal by Mr..
George NJ. Stones pupils was exhibit
ed. Scholarships for the next half
year were awarded to the pupils maxi
ing the greatest progress during the
term. Miss May Hull won the prize
for the daytime class and Miss Grace
Medlock for the night class. Miss
Elisabeth Edison also showed marked
progress.
Mrs. De Beukelaer. wife of Prof. F.
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cook. This is quite a fad among bach
elors in Kansas City, and they claim
that it is less expensive and great
deal more satisfactory than renting
rooms and taking meals at restau-
rants. Mr.. Gordon and Mr. Jarf ell
formerly were reporters on the State
journal. They now are with the Kan
sas City Journal. Mr.. Madison is
night editor of the Associated Press
in Kansas City. He is a son of the
Rev. J. r. Madison. chaplain of the
Kansas senate. John Keys, one of the
group, is from Atchison. He also is
on the Kansas City Journal.
How did they ever take a picture
of Jesus when he is way up in
heaven" inquired the 1-year-old
daughter of well known family.
"Well, you see, He was at one time
on earth" explained the mother
"Oh, yes, 1 see." replied the child
thoroly convinced and slightly fused
that she hadn't thought of that, and
this is a very good picture, too
X X X
A young Topeka artist who has been
working hard for some time and has
convinced all her hearers that she is
not only an earnest student, but a
genius in interpretating the compost
tions of at least a dozen great masters
in a manner which has excited the
admiration of international authori-
ties-Miss Payne. whom we refer to.
is Is years old and has had only a
few years of expert instruction by her
present teacher and promises to be-
come pianiste of national repute-
Miss Paynes concert tonight at the
First Baptist church will be a treat to
all who come to hear her.
The ushers for this evening as an
nounced by Miss Payne will be Miss
Harriet Hill, Miss Marjorie Petro, Miss
Dorothy McLouth, Miss Louise Nc
! Louth. Misses Nellie and Leila Rogan,
! Misses Marjorie and Bernice Hemus,
Mr.. Charles Curry and Sherman john
son.
The concert is free and the public
/ is cordially invited.
x x
| A recital will be given Tuesday night
! at Washburn college chapel by Miss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-29

l.. De Beukelear of the chemistry de-
partment of the college, exhibited two
pieces of statuary, bas relief OF
Emily, her small daughter, and n
head of Beethoven.
There were a number of interesting
studies both in bas relief and in the
round by the pupils of Mr.. Gage. y
statue known as the '-Flutist. which
has attracted a great deal of favor
able comment is easily recogniZa BILE
as a well known Topeka man. A head
of Bob Larimer, the small son of Mr..
and Mrs. Osborne Larimer, and "A
nephew of Mr.. Gage, was very good as
was also the head of little Tottie Sny-
Ger. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs George
Snyder.
The Alphi Phi sorority will give a
spread Tuesday evening at the chap
ter house on College avenue. Guests
will be the active chapter and the
Beta alumnae.
Miss Gladys West will entertain her
bridge club Wednesday afternoon at
her home on Harrison street.
Y X
Mrs. Ben Diment is asking guests
for several tables of bridge for next
Saturday afternoon.
X =
The members of the Kansas Council
of Women will have their annual
meeting Tuesday at the Y. w. c. A,
at $50 in the morning. The meet
ing continues until noon, when lunch
con is served
The council is composed of presi-
dents and past presidents of state or
CARNATIONS of women and deans in
colleges and universities. The council
considers legislative matters. as usual,
so that the women of the council can
advise those of their organizations in
| legislative matters, that they may
stand together in endorsing certain
measures before the legislature.
| Two laws in which the council is es-
pecially interested is one providing a
reformatory for women and halls of
residence at the state schools. Mrs
W. A. Johnston is chairman of the
committee on halls of residence and
Mrs. Matte Toothacker Kimban of
/ Manhattan is chairman of the commit
tee on the woman's reformatory.
| Miss Eh1e Graham, acting president
i of the organization, will preside
| other officers are Mrs Sadie P
Grisham of Cottonwood Falls. Mrs
Mary Pierce Van lille of Manhattan
Mrs. Genevieve Chalkley of Lawrence
Mr.. Abe Gordon, Mr.. Sanford Jar
three other Kansas City newspaper
men, nave leased a seven-room apart
ment, Central street and Hunter ave
nue.. Kansas City, Mo-, and gone tc
housekeeping, with Japanese for g
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-29
BETTER THAN CALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered DIR.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
a Harmless Substitute

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sub
stitute for calomel-are a mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the re-
suit of DIR. Edwards determination not
to treat liver and bowel complaints with
calomel. His efforts to Danish it brought
out these little olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does, but have no bad
after effects. They don't injure the
teeth like strong liquids or calornel.
They take hold of the trouble and
quickly correct it. Why cure the liver
at the expense of the teethe Calomel
sometimes plays hav &c with the gums.
So do strong liquids 1t is best not to
take ca1omel, but to .et DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take - ri-ce.
Most headaches, "dullness' and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel '1oggy' and
'heavy" Note how they clear" clouded
brain and how they ."perk up" the spir-
| its. 1Oc and 25c a box. All druggists
/ ADVERTISEMENT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-01-29
Uric Acid
Eradicated
(BY DIR. N. C. COOK.>

A poison as dangerous as strychnine
is manufactured within our own body,
called uric acid. When it accumu-
lates in the body and the kidneys fail
to carry it off. we suffer from dull
headache, sleeplessness, muscular
pains. lumbago, or it may cause rheu-
matism or govt. The uric acid can be
seen in the cloudy sentiment in the
water-what is called the brick
dust" noted on the sides of the vessel
containing it-after a few hours
standing. The water is scant, high
colored, strongly acid, and this should
be danger sign, and if not taken in
time, by cutting out the meat. tea and
alcohol, may end in rheumatism or
govt.
Drink plenty of water between
meals-a pint of hot water half an
hour before meals-and take Anuric
double strength). This was first dis
covered by DR.. Pierce of the Surgical
Institute in Buffalo, n. Y, and is
harmless to the system, but sure and
effective in carrying off the uric acid
It stimulates the kidneys and help.
them to carry off the uric acid poi
son. Anuric can be obtained at al
most any drug store. and helps t.
counterfeit the acidity of the system.
A blockade in the intestines piles
heavy burden upon the liver. If thu
intestines are choked or clogged up
the circulation of the blood become.
poisoned and the system becomes
loaded with toxic waste, and we suffe
from headache, yellow-coated tongue
bad taste in mouth. nausea. or gas
acid dyspepsia, languor, debility, vel
low skin or eyes. At such times on
should take a pleasant laxative. Sucl
a one is made of the May-apple.
leaves of aloe and root of jalap, frs
extracted and put into ready-to-us'
form by DR.. Pierce, nearly fifty year
ago, and sold by all druggists as DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.-Adv.