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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05
FLAMES DESTROY MANY
 DWELLINGS IN JEROME
Copper Camp Hit By Sunday Blaze Which Does Damage Estimated
 At More Than $50,000.
(From Tuesdays Daily)

were dwelling houses, although the large rooming houses owned by A. Sandoval and Anton Philippi, were both burned. Owing to the fact that the fire started early in the evening, there was no loss of life among the guests of the two places. More than 400 people were rendered homeless by the fire, and the refugees were compelled to spend the night in churches, school houses, and in other homes which the hospitable occupants had thrown open to the homeless ones. Ninety families are said to have lost all of their furniture and other possessions. Most of the families were those of men employed in the two big copper mines of Jerome. and it is understood that the Verde and the Verde Extension will both erect a large number of houses which will be placed at the disposal of their workmen.
 No one was injured during the fire, and this is considered remarkable in view of the excitement which pre- vailed among the foreigners, most of whom lost their heads completely during the time the fire burned up their earthly possessions.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05
CAMP VERDE AND JEROME STAGE
 F|ESTAS
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION AND COWBOY REUNION DRAW HUGE THRONGS OF PEOPLE FROM VARI- GUS PARTS COUNTY.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

The big Labor Day celebration at
 Jerome passed off yesterday accord
 ing to schedule, despite the fact that
 for time during the previous night the committee in charge was consid-
 ering calling off the festivities on ac- count of the big fire which for time threatened to wipe the camp off the map.
 , However, when 1t was seen that the fire would not affect the business sec
 ton of the little city, the committee
 gave up all idea of doing away with
 the celebration, and the fiesta went through with hurrah, according to reports which reached this city yes terday evening
 One of the largest crowds ever seen in the camp was in evidence to take in the big events, 1t being estimated that about 500 persons from the adja- cent and ncighboring towns were in attendance. Many cars loaded with Prescott people arrived in Jerome during the morning hours. The pro- gram of events was put through much to the satisfaction of those present, and the races. contests, etc, all pos sessed the necessary zip and ginger to make the day highly interesting one
 The cowboy reunion of the Verde which opened for a thrce-day celebra- ton. also drew goodly number of persons from all parts of the county, many going from Prescott. The first day of the gathering was given over to cowboy sports, racing, etc, and glimpse of the real old-fashioned frontier life was afforded the visiting crowds. The only objectionable fea- lures of the whole affair, according to parties who returned from the celebration last night. were the ab sence of adequate hotel and restaur- ant accommodations, the roomiug houses and eating places in the vicin- ity not being prepared for handling large number of people who are de- sirouS of staying over night to be on hand for the following days activities.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05

the beneficiary monthly nstalmens making ble to squander the entire
 What of life insurance funds of investments liberty bonds From the it learned that than four million liberty bonds there offering take them in exchange stocks in mining and other enterprises of untried value best nothing better than doubtful prospects
 If hundreddollar liberty bond worth promoter than the stock he would exchange you may feel pretty that is worth you also You that the liberty bond worth hundred the dollar The stock offered probably worth the green the gold paper is printed
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05

King Corn may be the only monarch to survive the war
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05
JAIL TERMS ARE
 HANDED BOOZE MERCHANTS
(From Saturdays Daily)

That the way of the transgressof of the States dry laws is hard one and far from being a rose-strewn
 pathway was forcefully demonstrated in the Superior court yesterday after
 noon, at which time number of self
 confessed purveyors were lined up for the courts sentence.
 Henry Schuerman, a well known resident of the Oak Creek section, was the hardest hit by the courts rul- ings, his punishment for dabbling in the forbidden traffic being fixed at jail term of six months and fine of $500. The defendant was charged with selling nearly 100 gallons of homemade wine to Nola Dixon and H. r. Thayer several months ago. The case brought out the fact that Schuerman had raised large amount of grapes on his ranch and made the wine on his own place. Dixon and Thaycr went to the Schucrman ranch and purchased a few barrels of the liquor and started to Clarkdale with it. They were intercepted by the officers and tEe cargo conhscated and both men were taken to jail Schuer- man entered a plea of guilty when his case was called on Thursday, and received his sentence yesterday. He was remanded to the custody of Sher- if Young to begin serving the jail term immediately.
 Dixon and Thayer were also sent enced to do term of days to the ex- tent of 30 apiece and to pay fine of Sl00 each. Both were committed to jail yesterday afternoon.
 Mrs. Stena Knezovich, the Croat- ian lady from Clarkdalc who had ad- mitted in court that she had been guilty of selling liquor, was sentenced to the county jail for period of three | months and fined $20O for her short comings Her husband, John, was also up on a similar charge Owing ] to the fact that the Knezovichs have three small children and five boarders in their home in Clarkdalc, the court decided that the couple should not be to serve their sentences and ordered Mir. Knezovich placed under a bond of s1 900 for his appearance m court on December 3rd, shortly after the eX- Diration of the jail term of his wife, 1t which time he will receive his sentence. It is understood that a sentence of something like that ad- ministered to Mrs. Knezovich will be waiting him.
 Gucrino Bartolameotti, an Italian, ,harged with bootlcgging, had his ,ond increased to the sum of S1,00O ,y the court The defendant will be ,iven his trial at 10 o'clock this morn ng.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05
MARRIAGE LICENSES
(From Tuesdays DaiIy.)

The following have been granted licenses to wed by Clerk P. ]. Farley William Carlt6nii Larremore and Nellie May Lloyd; both of Yavapai county: Ernest Asa Cowen, of Final county and Miss Henrietta Elsie Goodell, of Lynden county. Wash. , Miguel Torres and Marie Garcia, both of Yavapai county.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05
WHERE THE MONEY GOES 1
 

prominent life insurance company, having studied the his tory of five thousand dollars payments benefcaes finds that within years of these wholly diSsipaed Probably holds good of inherited cash
 In most of these the money paid widows and minors persons who had little experience training handling money They persons who had labor ed for directly consequently had little idea of the value of a dollar.
 Probably considerable number of the bcnciiciarics wuy profgate. Proligacy necessary the scattering of fortune little lack of judgment will do the work quickly
 In many such fund.- being small to yield porting income put the hands promoters doubtful enterprises, who promised the widow larger money than she could get for investment men who make their business and overpersuade the
 The swift scattering of cash has brought pubc attention tie necessity of placing safeguards about such funds Much life insurance than formerly being payable
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05
RESUMES MINING
(From Tuesdays Daily.) )

George O. Ford. owner of desir- able copper and gold mines in Mineral Point district.dwas a brief visitor yes terday. and reported he had resumed operations with small force, but with larger operating plans under consideration for later in the year
 He is now residing in Phoenix. but makes frequent trips to his holdings.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05
MUST BE LICKED.

When the language of President Wilson's reply the popes fully grasped Germany may expect of de abuse the controlled press of Berlin The indictment is terrific The lash applied without mercy Prussian auocracy and the punishment which only will be realized in its full when accepted history is for generations is fully justified by the facts.
 The which Germany battles today human oppression and absolute monarchy And the which Germany has fought the basst indulgence the exhibited by civilized people, Attila and Marie, Gengh Khan and Tameanc, the Saacen and Turk didn't know better But the Prussans plead ignorance They plead necessity since their liberty and humanity have materially harmed, helped their
 It is well distinguish between the German overlords and the German people Yet evident that the people their zealousy loyay death long the and die for absolute monarchy home oppression abroad
 The German people possessed of demon who ashes them They will sacrifice happiness honor and fe service of that demon They would conquer their ngbors and lay the world in tra for that demons sake And unless they be sound thashed unless the demon be whipped of them they will duce Europe and America O virtual slavery.
 As the president pointed this by trick of politics of accident We defend ourselves freedom poion honor homes prosperity
 We wise enough fight with allies abroad in If neglect strike hard while advantage with shall be fighting later with backs the wall and the odds against
 The president has merely pointed the world that the righteous defense and world be made safe for democracy before the sword be sheahed
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05

When the child labor reaches the supreme Federal Judge Boyd learn where he made mistake his pretation of the The supreme the constitution what it should mean
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05

When the angel of begins negotiations with the German war party she will have to have her hatpin ready
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-09-05

Berlin Is finding but there is hope such necessity be recognized Washington City. =n
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
CADILLAC SOLVES
HEADLIGHT PROBLEM

Nearly every state has passed
laws to regulate the glaring head
light menace but 1t seems that 1t
remained for the Cadillac to adopt
a plan which solves the problem
in an eminently practical manner.
The new device Is not in the
nature of DINNER or diffuser of
light. Rather. 1t is simple ar
rangement by which the driver of
the car by means Of small lever
under the steering wheel controls
the position Of the reflectors in
the headlamps, therefore directing
the light rays.
In the normal position, the
strong light rays are pointed
straight ahead. Upon meeting an
oncoming motorist, the reflectors
are tilted so that the rays Ere
directed to point about thirty
feet in front of the car.
This not only complies with the
law by eliminating the glare but
It concentrates the light directly
in front OF the car, where 1t is
most needed when meeting other
vehicles.
The device has been approved
by the New York State Motor
Federation as meeting the re-
quirements of the Hewitt head
light law which went into effect
August first.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Entirely
without Justification is the assump'
ton that because some sons Of rich
men, of politicians and of socially
prominent families succeed in their
efforts to win commissions in the
army they are backed by a pull.
Where Is the pull and in what does
it consist, for the much larger nun''
Der OF sons Of families not wealthy
not prominent in politics or society,
who win commissions Give the rich
young man a fair chance. Let MIN
win as others win. He is formed OF
similar clay, endowed with the sama
rights, tmbued with the same amoi-
tions as the young man who Is noS
wealthy. More often than otherwise
he is lonesome. His familiar assos
ciates are too often restricted to nor1
row limits. He has no Tom, and
Harry, and Jim, and Sam to meet on
| the street, slap on the back and greet
as hail fellows well met The rich
Young man cannot live the full life Oh
! an ambitious American on his money!
He has as great right as any other
to prove his patriotism. He is NOT
properly subject to discrimination,
He is entitled to what he can win by
fair means in honest competition. !
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18

THE drawing of lots will determine
what men will be drafted from the
First and Second Iowa infantry to
bring the Third infantry to war
strength for service with the national
guard division in France. The plan
of selection was announced here to-
day by Colonel Arthur Thayer, federal
mastering officer for Iowa, disclosing
that 813 men would be drawn immed-
lately from the First regiment and $40
from the Second to make the Thirds
strength $500.
Each regiment will furnish 81 ser
geants, 103 corporals and I'll hrst
class privates, the remainder OF the
quota being ordinary privates.
Each company in the two reg1
ments will furnish an average Of SIX
ty-seven men. Duty sergeants will be
chosen with ranking numbers two
three, five and six; machine gun ser
geants, two, three and five, and cor
porals. ten, eleven, eight, three, two
six and thirteen. These numbers were
fixed by lot.
In the alphabetical numbered com
pany lists, waggoners chosen will o'
| those with even numbers; first elias:
priyates will be even numbered ant
ordinary privates the odd numbered.
These men are to be fully equipped
by the individual companies and hell
in readiness Tor movement TO the mob
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
THIRD REGIMENT
AT DIES MONIES
Almost All Companies Of First Have
Arrived There and Plans for
Sending Second
Arc Made.

The entire Third Iowa regiment is
now in camp at the fair grounds at
Des Moines, ait outside companies
having arrived yesterday morning,
being transferred direct to the camp,
according to this mornings Register.
All OF the First regiment Is either
at the cantonment or Is on its way
there. and plans have been completed
for the movement to Des Moines Mon
day of the men selected from the Sec
ond regiment for transfer to the
Third.
Battery r. which has been camped
in machinery hall, will move today to
the Golf and Country club, to be en-
camped until further orders.
Company A, Second regiment. of
Mason City; Troop A. cavalry, OF
Marengo and Battery D of Davenport
are now under orders to proceed i'm
mediately to Deming, and Will be en-
trained without further delay.
The Third regiment spent the aft
ernoon pitching its camp at the fair
grounds. The camp is laid out to &C
commodate the full war strength OF
$500 men.
Equipment is steadily being re-
ceived, but there is no possibility
that the regiment will move east with
in thirty days.
In all probability the Anes cadet
regiment, or as much of it as can be
mustered. will be summoned to do
guard duty at the fair ground during
fair week. The Third regiment will
be too busy with its reorganization
to take charge of the camp work.
Colonel Thayer, Adjutant General
ogan and representatives OF Iowa
railroads conferred yesterday after
moon upon the question of moving the
Second regiment contingents to Des
Moines Monday. All were routed
The men, about sixty-five from each
company, will be in Des Molnes Mon
day noon. or early in the afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
PERSONALS

Miss Isabel Aikens, who was home
nn months visit, has returned to
Chicago.
Robert McElroy, former Keokuk
oy is here for visit.
Sidney Acshenbenner OF st. Louis,
No.. is visiting his mother Mrs. Harry
artney, at her home on High street.
DR.. H. L. COPYRIGHT returned this
corning from visit to Cumberland,
Wis. Mrs. COPYRIGHT is visiting in
y Cloud. Mimi. and will arrive home
liter.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. J. Harrington and
'on left this morning for Arizona after
two weeks visit with his parents.
M. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington, 1908
Orleans avenue.
NJ. A. Harrington returned this
norning to his home in Cedar Rapids,
slter a short visit with his parents.
|ar. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington.
Mrs. H. C. Chapman and Miss Lena
|Vnapman have returned from Mime
spolis and Hibbing, Mimi, having
made the trip to st. Paul and return
10y boat.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
ANOTHER ACT OF
FRIGHTFULNESS
French Prisoners Made to Work In
Dangerous Positions Along
tho German Front.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
PARIS, Aug. 1S.-Twenty-six bat
ta1ions Of French military prisoners
have been organized by the Germans
for work in dangerous positions at
the front, according to the revela
lions Of H. Cali, member of the
chamber of deputies. The govern
ment today sent a formal protest to
Berlin.
CALI declared the Germans, in VIC
lation Of the rules Of civilized war
fare, had forced French prisoners to
do military work under the guns OF
the allied armies, thus releasing
larger mum bers of German soldiers
for actual fighting. He asserted, II
had been proven that this condition
existed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
PRESIDENT TO
ACT NEXT WEEK
Prices on Coal May be Fixed by tho
Government as an End to
tho interesting
Dispute.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Presi-
dent Wilson today moved to take
prompt and direct action in the coal
situation.
That he will act next week is be.
lieved certain-probably authorizing
the federal trade commission to Ak
prices on coal from the head OF Che
mines to the consumers. He will not
authorize actually taking over opera
ton of the mines.
Before THIS, however, probably
within forty-eight hours, he will en-
force the provisions of the priority
stripping bill and direct immediate
coal shipments to the great lakes re-
gon where a serious. shortage exists.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
NEW ENSIGN
IS IN CITY
Salvation Army Officer Who VIII Be
In Charge Of Work
Here, 10 In
Command.

Ensign Kuhlman Of Cleveland, ar
rived this morning in Keokuk to take
command of the Salvation Army
corps in this city. Ensign Kuhlman
ia a member of the Daughters Of the
Rebekah and the Relief Corps and
the Ladies Of the G. A. K. she woula
like to meet members OF these Or
eanizations. Ensign Koppel OF Cleve'
land, who will assist her IN the work
here, will arrive to take command at
the same time.
lieutenant Chapman who has been
in charge, is expecting to leave soon
for a new appointment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
kEOkUK MEN
HARD AT WORK
Those With Stone G. Webster Forces
on Camp Wilson cantonment
Week Ahead Of limo
With Plant.

heokuk men with Stone & Webster
forces working on Camp Wilson. Fort
sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.
nave been rushing to get the canton
ment ready and have the work so far
advanced that Washington has been
notlned that the camp will be ready
August 25 ]. J. Miley who is with
the Stone & Webster forces there,
writes interestingly of the work.
About week ago we notified
Washington that we would have this
cantonment ready for occupancy on
August 25," Mr. Miley writes. This
Is week ahead of time when 1t is
necessary for us to have it ready, but
believe me, we have been going some.
This does not mean that I'VE will
pick up our grips and get out of
here on August 25 as we have re-
ceived considerable more work. For
instance, we have Just received an
order to go ahead and build a hos
pltal unit, also a medical unit, and
bakery unit, which Of course can
not be ready by September on ac-
count of our inability to obtain ma
terial by that time.
Our payroll for this week will
probably be two hundred eighty or
two hundred ninety thousand dollars.
our accounting department has
things lined up so that last Saturday
they paid approximately $500 men in
one hour and fifteen minutes. We
have $500 men on the payroll and
are hiring more every day"
Mr.. Miley says in his letter that
Frank Anderson, one Of the late ar
rivals from Keokuk, is making good
at the cantonment work, and is we'll
liked by the force,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
On Trial for Murder.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WAUKESHA, Wis. Aug. 1S.-Miss
Grace Lusk, accused Of the murder
of Mrs. Mary Neuman Roberts, ap-
peared In court for the first time
today. The state concluded its exam
nation at noon in the preliminary
hearing. L. F.. Blot, business man
ager for DR.. David Roberts. husband
of the slain woman and former state
veterinarian, was the first called to
the witness stand. He told OF his
visit to the Mills home with Dr. Rob
srts shortly after the shootinR. re-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
snntt Shot Himself.

TrTnited Press Leased Wire Service.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 1S.-Pierre
Chouteau Scott, AZ, namesake and di
ract descendant Of the city's founder
shot himself dead In physicians Of
fce downtown last night. His wife
divorced him July IS.
scott was a leader in society. A
-, am bar of an old French family, the
wealthy manufacturer home life was
supposed to be ideal until MS VIE
sued for divorce. She alleged Scout
ahsented himself from nome and ire
ouented west side safes. Her request
was granted in thirty-hve minutes
Failure to obtain RECOMMENDATION Is
said to have caused Scouts actlon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
M1ll Eiaht TO Finish.

I1rnited Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON. Aug. 1S.-"Russia will de-
vote all efforts to surmount the dif'
f,culties of the moment and carry the
war on to finish"
This was the promise given Great
britain by Premier Kerensky of Rus
sia today. replying to Premier Lloyd
Ceoree's war anniversary message.
Kerensky said Russia was striving
sor "a close union of the allies, en-
suring ali peaples durable peace as
sa,l &c triumph of Justice and LID
,erty."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
TUMELTY ON
HONOR LIST
Keokuk Man 10 Member Of Ten Thou
sand Dollar Club Of Fidelity
and Casualty Insurance
Company.

The monthly bulletin published by
the Fidelity and Casualty company
Of New York. contains picture of
John Tumelty of Keokuk, one Of the
list of honor men of the company
These honor men acquired their
laurels for work done in 1916 for the
company, and were given diamond
cuff links as an appreciation of the
amount of business turned in to
them by the agents.
The agents are all members Of the
ten thousands dollar club of the com,
pany.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
WILL SELECT
MEN BY LOT
Those Who are to be Taken FOR SER
Vice in Third Iowa to DO
Picked by
Chance.

The men who will be taken from the
First and Second Iowa reglments TO
fill UP the ranks of the Third regiment
which has been ordered as part OF a
national guard division to france VIII
be drawn by lot, thus relieving the
captains OF the companies or TINS re-
sponsibility-
Press dispatches from Des Mofnes
indicates how the Third regiment Will
be recruited to war strengtb'S
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-18
Harold Lockwood In "The Haunted
PaIamas."

Corporation.
Harold Lockwood, one of America
greatest screen idols, is staged in the
leading role of 1.-THE Haunted Pa
jamas," which will be presented at
the Hippodrome theatre for two days,
next Monday and Tuesday afternoon
and evening. Carmel Myers, the vi
vacious. winning leading lady, plays
opposite Mr.. Lockwood in The Haunt
ed Pajamas. Miss Myers is former
leading lady for Douglas Fairbanks.
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