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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

the simplest language, The ceremony
took place near a French village,
Minzon, some six miles from Rheims,
in courtyard before an old French
chateau which was built in 1859.
From the windows of the chateau
float French and American flags. 1t
was on Sunday afternoon at o'clock
on warm April day In front of
the chateau were drawn UP dozen
of the little American ambulance
cars before which stood twenty
American college. boys in brown
khaki suits with blue helmets on
their heads. In the distance the
sound of artillery comes through the
soft spring air and the whir Of an
aeroplane comes now and again as
they sail above the courtyard and
over the adjacent fields. At four
o'clock the sound of music is heard
and the band comes through the
turnstyle gateway followed by two
hundred soldiers in dusty faded blue
uniforms bearing the regimental
flag. They form three sides of
hollow square, the Americans form
Ing the fourth side. The bugle
sounds and with its shrill sound and
Strengthened. Attention, shoulder
arms" and the men become stiff like
wooden figures. General Ragueneau of
Nivelle's staff and dozen captains.
commanders and colonies pass
around the square on inspection and
take their places in the center The
regimental flag and the flag OF Sec
ton l of the American ambulance
hN ,favs
General Ragueneau calls Monsieur
Piatt Andrew, inspector general des
ambulances Am ericanes," the drums
beat and the bugle sounds and Mr..
Andrew walks out to the center as
he says, "As il I were going to exc
cution." The general draws his
sword, touches Mr.. Andrew on both
shoulders, calls on the name OF the
president of the republic and says.
with the powers conferred by the
president Of the republic hereby
name you chevalier of the Legion of
Honour" and places the coveted
medal with the scarlet ribbon on his
left breast beside the Croix de
Guere The general then kissed the
American on each cheek, steps back,
and the officers form half circle,
the Americans slip forward and form
the other half of the circle with the
general and Mr. Andrew in the cen
ter The general speaks words OF
praise. recalling the growth Of the
service and all 1t has done for
France Then all fall back, once
more the drums beat and bugle.
calls, the troops file out and the
ceremony is over.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25
FOUND
MISCELLANEOUS.

FALSE TEETH-We pay as high as
$3.50 per set for old false teeth,
no matter if broken; also gold
crowns, bridgework. Mail to Bern
er's False Teeth Speciality, % Third
street, Troy. N. Y, and receive cash
by return mail
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

and receive check by return mail.
L. Mazer 2007 S. Fifth street, Ph1la-
delphia. Pa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

FOR SALE-Fresh mich COWS. Call
Black 1881. --.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25
EkIe-Klann Wedding. ,

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Exile at Summitville, Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock, occurred
the marriage Of their daughter. Miss
Katherine Elizabeth Exile, to, Mr.. Otto
Herman Klann Of Des Moines, for
merly of Keokuk, the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. A. G. Ernst,
pastor of st. Paups German Evangeii-
cal church.
A sister of the bride, Miss Rose
Exile, was bridesmaid and Mr.. Ekle's
brother, Ernest Klann. served as best
man. Only the members of the two
families and few intimate friends
were present at the ceremony. Karl
Klann played the violin, accompanied
by Caroline Bode, who sang 20
Promise Me" The wedding process
dellsohn's wedding march.
Ihe bride wore dress of white
crepe de chine with georgette crepe
sleeves trimmed with pearls, and
carried bouquet of brides roses.
The bridesmaid carried carnations. .
Mr.. Klann was formerly employed
a. Peterson Bros. clothiers for six
and one-half years. He is now in
charge of the accounting department
of the Clemens Auto company of
Des Moines, state distributors Of
Overland cars.
Several entertainments have been
given in the past week in honor of
the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Klann left this morn
ing on the o'clock train for a short
wedding trip and will be at home
after June / at 1924 Seventeenth
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

WANTED - Established insurance
business. Address Insurance.
care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25
To. Make Home Here.

Miss Anna Myrtle Evans and Mr.
Clarence Hunter who were married
here Sunday by the Rev. H. B. Nc
Elree, pastor of the United Presby-
terian church, at the manse, will re-
turn to Keokuk from Kahoka Satur-
day and will be at home to their
friends at 72S Des Moines street.
Mrs. Hunter is daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Jos. Evans Of Kahoka, a
graduate Of the Kahoka high school,
and a teacher of the county Mr.
Hunter is son of Mr.. and Mrs Jas.
Hunter of Kahoka and is at present
employed as fireman at the c., B. &
@. round house and switchyards Of
Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

FOR REINT-Modern furnished flat,
from June 1 to Sept. l. Address
Flat" care Gate City
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR RFNT-Three furnished rooms
and three unfinished rooms, on
south side. Apply J. G. Wallace.
Singer Shop, GOT Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

WANTED-Dining room girl and
kitchen helper at Fosters reutaur-
ant, 423 Main. Apply at once.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

WANTED-A waitress, Witich's res
taurant % South Fifth street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

FOR RENT-1019 Leighton, 6 room
house, strictly modern E. w. Nc
Manus. Red 929.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

WANTED-Boy with bicycle wants
Job after school and Saturday
Phone 371.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

FOR RENT-Residence of nine
rooms at 213 Concert. Inquire of
W. B. Daniels, or FOG High street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-25

buy good gentle horse.
Address Horse, care this office.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
ALL READY
 ID MOBILIZE
 DRAt I UNITS
(ASsociAted FItSsl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug 2. That everything will be ready wh, n the new national army is mobiliz"G on the first of September was the. declaration of Secretary of War New ton Baker this evening in an inter view given to Washington ncWspapr: men The war secretary declares that, in spite of the vast number Of men who will be supplied with uni, rorIns. no serious shortage Of cloth Ing or equipment will be disclosed.
 So complete is oul supply in re serve that any shortage can be over, come quickly, Nil Baker declared. Furthermore. all of the cantonments in the country, in which the men of the new national army will live while undergoing preliminary train ig before going 10 Europe, will be completed by the time the men ar rive early in September"
 This is the first official statement of the progress of the work Of pre-. pairing equipment and barracks and other supplies for the new feder. army
 On account of the magnitude of the task and labor troubles with which the government has been obliged to contend, some apprehen- sion was felt that the preliminary work might not be completed in time for the new army.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
BOARD ASKS
 THAT NATION
 CURB |. W. WIS
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 27.-The national coun- cil of defense today made a recommendation to govern nent officials that a special federal commission be named to investigate such disorders as those resulting from In dustrial Workers of the World activities in the west.
 The council of defense de clares that the suppression ot industrial disorders iS of prime importance to the >atc- tv and defense of the nation. They declare that a federal loard should be appointed t. it1} cstigate the true cause Of disorders in the past and L. try to prevent thclr rccur- renee.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
SUB JAP TAIN
 DIMES YANKEE
 WHO LOST SHIP
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 AN ATLANTIC PORT, Aug 27.-. Bringing a story of how he was CT tertained lavishly on board the sub marine which sent his vessel to the bottom, Captain Cyrus Crooks. mas ter of the American bark Christine, and members of the crew. arrived here today on a vessel that picked them up in open life boats.
 The Christine, an American sail ing ship. was sunk off the Azores Cn August :,
 As she was ir waters uEfrequented by submarines, the captain was sur prised when a shot passed his bows d few minute later spied the super struc,uIe of U-boat 9ppealing Fl the distance The diver approached Ind Earty of German sailors came aboaTd and compe' ed Captain Crooks to return with innm to the subma- rnes. With many miss, swings. tho Ame.itan master complied, but in stead of ruth,essness. the Yankee skipper was dined and entertained in royal 5tyle on boerd the U-boat, and while this was going on the German sailors placed bombs on board the Christine and sank her
 ter entertaining the American officer. the U-boat caught up with the life boats of the destroyed ship and placed the captain safely on board Patrol boats later picked up the captain and his crew. transferring them 10 a regular steamer bound
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
URGES HEAVY
 TAXATION ON
 WAR INCOMES
Associated PIesS)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 27.-A drastic tax on war profits is proposed by Senator Hiram Johnson of California, who today submit ted an amendment to the war tax bill providing for a tax of eighty per cent on excess war profits. The amendment is so drastic that 1t IS believed 1t will delay a vote on the war tax bill for several days.
 While applauded by some of the SCI atOrs, who declare that 1t is right that those en- gagged in the manufacture of war munitions should bear the greatest tax burdens, Oth- CTS declare that his amend ment will have the effect of making the section on in comes and war profits un- availing.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
 FLEEING FROM
 FOREST FIRES
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AIISSOULA, Mont., Aug. 27.-Drlven from their homes by the forward sweep of for est fires which are raging un- abated in western Montana, families of homesteaders, bringing their household goods and driving their live stock before them, are flee ing to the town of Corlett. Here the settlers are COnCen- trated in camps. Many of them did not have time to save their goods, and many of them lack food and cooking utensils.
 Many stories of terror anG suffering are brought by the homesteaders and their fafni- lies who fled To Corlctt 10 (, cape from the path of t'ft fire demon. Residents O1 thl% part of the state are t&hin steps to see that the refugee do not want fc- food or cloth ing.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
MEX BANDITS SENTENCED TO
 PEN|TENT|ARY
tA~- Ociatel PTe5sJ

DEAIING, \. NJ, Aug. 2. Seventeen Mexicans, cap tured by Pershing's expedi ton and accused of participa- tion i'll the raid on Columbus, New Mexico, pleaded guilty when arraigncd in court here today and were given indeter- minate sentences of from sev- cntccn to eighty years each.
 The AIeXicans were captur- cd by Pershing'> men shortly after Villa made his raid on the border town that resulted i'll the punitive expedition Federal authorities had estab- hshcd certain proof of the guilt Of the seventeen men, who pleaded guilty and asked for clemency.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
GREECE MAY
 NOW JET RIID
 OF MONARCHY
ssOciAled PreSS)

ATHENS, Aug. 27.-The question of establishing Greek republic was discussed in the chamber of depu- ties here today, and the subject was given serious consideration. Since the abdication of King Constantine, a considerable element in the coun- try has advocated the abolition of monarchy and the founding of a republic
 Premier Nenczelos is on record as opposing the republican idea whil" the war is going on He says the
 hanging of the form of govern might weaken the military strength of Greece and make her a prey 10 the influence of the central powers, as was the case in Russia.
 The premier said he doesn't be lieye the time has arrived to change the form of government, and that monarchy ought to be given another trial He said the republic idea is spreading among his former oppon ents, which leads 10 a belief that the movement at this time may be an attempt to change the policy of Greece
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
INJURY OF
 JEFFERSON IS
 NUT SERIOUS
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SEATTLE, Wash, Aug. 27.-The steamship Alameda was sent to Cone Island north of AIillbank sound this morn ing to survey the damage to the steamship Jefferson which cOllided with the Canadian Pacific railway steamer Prln- cess May. The Jefferson's injury, at latest report, is not believed to be serious. The steamer Northwestern, north bound for Alaska, will prob ably take the Jefferson's pas SengerS.
 The collision occurred i'll d heavy fog. The Jefferson was bound for Alaska and the Princess May was south bound for Vancouver, There were IS passengers on board the Jefferson, among them being Mrs. R. c. Southworth and daughter Margaret, of Nenana; W. K. Taylor, of Fairbanks; Mrs. r.. D. Howe, of Hot Springs; Lide Brenev and Edith La Belle, of Ruby.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
Bryan Endorses
 Wilson S War Plan
tts.1r.ated PI-ssl

CHICAGO, Aug 2-Addresslng a large crowd here tonight. VII liam Jennings Bryan declared that he stands firmly by the President in his war program While reitegatng his belief in peace and the settling ot inter. national disputes by arbitration and amlty instead of by combat hr declared that every loyal Am erICan will do his utmost to bring he war 10 successful conclu. sion
 The former secretary of state declared that in his travelling about the country on the Chau- tauqua circuit he found the de sire of the rank and file of the nation to support the govern menr in is war program to be almost universal
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
German Would Give
 Back Alsace-L
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COPENHAGEN, Aug 27.--A re port received here today from authentic sources in Germany declares that Daniel Blumenthal. former Alsatlan and d member of the German reichstag. recently made a speech in the reichstag in which he made a statement that AlsaceLorraine. wrested from France in 1870, desires 10 become part of the French re- public again
 He declared that in view of this desire on the part of the residents of the two disputed provinces, he would vote to re, ject the reported plan of Chan. cellor Michaelis to make Alsace- Lorraine q federal duchy
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03

for this port
 The submarine captain assured him that he hated 10 sink American ships
 The Christine was aD American ship and was formerly under Aus trian register. She was seized by the United States government at the outbreak of the war She recently returned to an American port after round trip to Archangel, Russia, in 5S days. which is almost record She was bound for Europe when sunk by the submarine
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
FRENCH LINES
 IN FINE SHAPE,
 EXPERTS AVER
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WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 27.-An official report received from officers of the American engineer corps now on the western front declares that the vast system of French railways used in transporting men, munluon and food to the fighting lines, are in splendid shape. This in spite of the fact that the railway lines have receiv- ed hard usage during the past three years of war.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
BOY
 DINE, BALI, PI AYERS

Captain Neil Van Houten, of the Nenana baseball team, was the host at a dinner party to the other mem bers of the team last night. 'Micky" fleischman also banqueted the mem bers of the Fairbanks team who played here yesterday. IL is under stood that "Micky" WIS the only sport" in the Fairbanks crowd and that he paid for the dinner from his winnings on the ball game. which aggregated in the ncighborhOoi of $200
 Mrs. E. NJ Keys. who has been visiting friends in town for the past ten days. returned 10 her home al Fox yesterday afternoon.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
M'GOWAN X CLARK,
 Attorneys for RelatOr.

United States of America Territory of Alaska, ss.
 w. G. Smith, being first duly sworn according 10 law. on his oath de poses and says: am the Secretary of the Territorial Banking Depart ment of the Territory of Alaska. the relator above named. and as such Secretary verify this complaint on be half of said Department; 1 have read the foregoing complaint. and l vcriiy believe the same to be true
 W C. SMITH. Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 26th day Of August. 1917.
 JOHN A CLARK, Notary Public in and for the Terri tory of Alaska. (SeaD My commission expires April 2i, 1918.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
ALASKA SLIDES
 ARE EXHIBITED

At Thorncs last night number ol slides showing scenes taken in Al aska were shown. They were kindly loaned for the occasion by Thomas Riggs. Jr. They show scenes of rail .oad building on the coast and a number of other interesting features.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
CARIBOU 0N
 COFFEE DOME

Reports received in town from Fair banks creek are to the effect that caribou are now enging in that vicinity A number of them have recently been seen on Coffee Dome. one of the highest hills on the left limit Of the creek.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Dr. J H Condit, superintendent of Presbyterian missions in Alaska was an outbound passengers on the Panama last night for Ruby.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
AMERICAN BANK IS
 DECLARED INSOLVENT;
 PRUNING IS RECEIVER

"CIo>cd by order of the territorial banking department the purpose o liquidation lSgned) Territorial Bank ing Department o the Territory, ol Alaska by w. t. smith secretary of the territorial banking board
 The foregoing ie, words slip of paper posted on the door The American Bank of Alaska by Territorial Bank Examiner N c. smith gave notice to the public 21 tine passing o the well known business institution To bad loans made during the earh days the bank by C Im lry then president, i> attributed its failure The condition of the bank was known few local business men, who, during the past week days attempted rcorganlzc the i'll order keep running by subscribing 10 stock only to find that should they do they would be liable under the law twice the Ot stock held by them That scheme therefor fell through and on Sunday \dolph Bruung cashier of the deunct institution asked that the territorial bank examiner close its doors, which done yesterday.
 Mr. Brunng has been made temporary receiver ot the bank by order signed by Judge Charles F. Bunell and the institution in his charge 1t N probable how cver that nothing will be done toward making dividend ot the cash hand until the arrives here the lower river and makes an order dividend. John \ Clark attorney the bank stated last night that i'll many instances the depositor who will lose by the banks moly the nstituton consequently their debts
 Will offset their deposits It is therefore thought that the rst dividend will be somewhere in the ncghborhood of ty per but that authoritayely made Another unauhoritatiyc report the effect that the bank will be able pay about siXtyve per Ot it's in debcdncso after realizes certain real which hOld> and that eventually be able pay between eighty five and ninety per A meeting of the deposOrs the defunc institution be called in the future which time permanent receiver will be decided upon
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03
COM ANT.

In the District Court for the Ter
 litory Of Alaska, 4th Division.
 Territory of Alaska. upon relation of the Territorial Banking Depart nent of Alaska, plaintiff, ys. The American Bank of Alaska, corpo- ration. defendant.
 Comes now the plaintiff i'll the above entitled action and represents to this Court and petitions as fol. lows. to-wit:
 l. That the Territorial Banking Department of the Territory of Al uska is a department created by the provisions of chapter IS of the Ses- sion Laws of the Territory o1 Alaska for the year 1913, and its duties are prescribed therein, and in the vari- ous amendments 10 said act.
 l-2 That the American Bank of Alaska is d corporation organized under the laws of the State of Wash. ington. conducting q general bank. ing business in the Territory ol Al aska. and as such Is under the juris, diclion and control of the Banking Department of the Territory of Al, aska.
 ,. That, under and by virtue of the duties imposed upon said Bank ing Department the said Banking Department did heretofore cause The American Bank of Alaska to be cX- amined, and did ascertain from said examination that the capital of said bark had been impaired, and there after. in the manner prescribed by luW. served notice upon said Ameri can Bank of Alaska to make good he impairment Of said capital within d certain specified time.
 8 That, thereafter and on the 26th day of August. 1917. the Am crican Bank Of Alaska. acting by and through it's cashier. notified the Banking Board of the Territory ot Alaska that said bank was unable to comply with he requirements oi
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03

'S''N' t'''ti4N'iAN i'' l'''4 'ii4NAiNt anu V quested said Banking Department to take charge of the affairs of said bank for the purpose of liquidation
 | That. on the 231d. 24th and 25th days of August, 1917. yoHr rc- lat0r herein again examined said bank and from said examination aa- certained that said bank is nsolycnt
 , That. for the purpose Of con serving the assets Of said bank. and for the purpose of settling the a1 fairs thereof and liquidatine its in debtcdness, it will br necessary that d receiver be appointed by this court to take charge of the assets Of said corporation and dispose of the same under the orders and directions Of the court, for the purpose of liquidat ing its indebtedness.
 6. That your reIator, the Terri. torial Banking Department of the Territory of Alaska, has refused to permit said bank to reopen and has taken charge of the same. and will maintain control over said bank un- tn such time as this Court appoints d receiver therefor
 !. That, under and by virtue ol the laws relative to banking cor porations engaged in business in the Territory of Alaska, the depositors are given and granted authority to recommend to the court a receiver, but until such time as q meeting o1 said depositors can be held for the selection of q receiver by said de positor, il will be necessary that temporary receiver be appointed, f0I the purpose of conserving the as sets for the benefit of the creditors Of said corporation,
 Wherefore, your relator prays
 C) That said defendant corpora ton be by this court decrecd to be insolyent;
 (2) For an order of this court ap- pointing a temporary receiver of said bank with such limitation of pow CTS as to the court shall seem meet and just;
 (3) That this court, al such time as the court shall deem proper. ap- point a permanent receiver of said bank, and that said receiver be di rccted by this court to proceed to liquidate the affairs ol said bank,
 CD For such other and lalthn- relief as To the court shall seem meet. just and equitable in the premises
The Alaska citizen., 1917-09-03

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