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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

PLOTS REVEALED
Man Who Fell Dead Had List Of
Names in Note Book, Marked
az Selected to be
Killed.

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TRENTON, N. j., April 30.-Assas-
sination plots against President Will
son. Theodore Roosevelt, VIM. H. Taft
and Senator "Tom" Taggart, of In
diana, are believed to have been re.
vealed today through the death of
Charles G. Mueller, Indianapolis ar
chitect, who dropped dead Of heart
disease, last night in a hotel lobby
here.
Coroner Bray and United States
Marshal Snowden found in Mueller's
pocket notebook in which was mem
oranda stating that Wilson, Roose-
welt and the others were picked" for
death
A loaded revolver was discovered in
Mueller's hip pocket. Two double
barrelled guns in cases were found in
his trunk. The assassination memoir
anda was written in pencil. 1t had
no details Of how the murders were
to be committed or who was to make
the attacks.
Officials first stated they believe
Mueller must have been insane. A
search of his effects resulted in dis
covery of numerous books and archi-
tect's blue prints. 1t was declared by
officials that no drawings of public
buildings or other important struc-
lures which might have been desig-
mated for destruction were found. Pa
pers found in his trunk referred to
Frederick Mueller, an Indianapolis
druggist, who is believed to be the
dead mans son.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
DRAFT IN IOWA
SOON IN FORCE
War Department Asks for Information
Regarding Number OF Voting
Precincts In Each
County,

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DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 30
Uncle Sam is getting ready to draft
men in Iowa.
The war department today tele-
graphed Secretary of State Allen FOR
Information plainly intended for use In
consumption.
Allen was asked to furnish by tele-
graph the number Of voting precincts
in each county and also the number in
Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, Council
Bluffs, Davenport, Waterloo, Dubuque
and Des Moines.
The war department explained this
information was urgently needed. me
number of men drawn will be prorated
according to the number Of men need
ed to the military age population or
the precinct. A state force of draft
agents under the governor, probably
will be used in drawing the names.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
CLAIMS TREES
WERE DAMAGED
Suit Has Been Filed Asking for
$500 Judgment by Nellie
Wakefield W. j. NJ. o.
Dickinson.

In the district court this afternoon.
suit was filed by Nellie J. Wakefield
against ]. N. D. Dickinson and wife,
in which it was alleged that defend
ants had damaged property belong
ing to plaintiff, by cutting down two
or more trees. Damages to amount
of $500 is asked in the suit, or a
value of $500 per tree.
Plaintiff also asks that bonds be
filed by defendant and upon the fl
ing that writ of Injunction issue to
restrain defendants from any further
damage to property of plaintiff, either
building or grounds.
The affidavit accompanying the
suit is signed by James B. Diver as
agent for the plaintiff.
Two wills were admitted to pro-
bate today, those Of Philip T. Mey-
ling and Marry Emma Fulton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
81. Peters study Circle.

st. 'vincent's and St. Peters alum
nae study circle will meet TuesdaS,
May 1, at 7:15 p. M, In st. Vincents
hall. Following is the program:
Spanish Language in Commercial
World"-Miss Clarisse Gordon.
Power of the Press"-Mrs. Charles
e. Honce.
Current Events-Mrs. Jas. Breheny.
Search Questions-Miss Anna Land
man.
Book Study-Miss M. Brassill, Mrs.
e. Walsh.
The book to be considered is The
Shield of Silence" by Nellie Henry
Ruffin. Mrs. Ruffin is writer OF some
note and graduate Of st. Joseph's
college of Emmettsburg, Maryland,
which is college for women, con
dtcted by the Sisters Of Charity OF
st. Vincent de Paul. Saint Peters
alumnae are especially proud Of Mr..
Ruffin, and also of Miss Clare Cogan.
A. M, the president and founder Of
the International Federation of Cath
Ole Alumnae, who is a graduate OF
Saint Joseph's college.
This meeting will conclude the pro-
gram for the present term, and the
Study circle will resume its work III
October.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
READY TO RAISE
FOUR REGIMENTS
Colonel Roosevelt Promises Plenty OF
Recruits if Given Chance
to Go Into the
Trenches.

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NEW YORK, April 30.-Colonel
Roosevelt today offered to raise, not
one, but four army division to be
rushed to the firing line in France.
The colonel upon his return from
Chicago declared that the house and
senate conferees should Immediately
agree upon Senator Harding's amend
ment, passed by the upper body,
legalizing a volunteer force. Roose-
welt said it would be most evir' If
Marshal Joffre's request for an
American army at the front as soon
as possible, was disregarded.
"If I am permitted 1 will help
raise one, two, three or four d1vi-
sions, composed of regiments sub
stantially like the regiment l COM
manded in the Spanish war" the
colonel said.
THE Harding amendment has
been wisely and periodically adopted
in the senate and those who voted
for it were anticipating out of their
own wisdom the urgent request
made by Joffre.
The division, or divisions could
be sent abroad almost as soon as
raised, to get their intensive train
ing behind the trenches.
CAS- for myself, all l wish to do is
to help raise division or divisions
and be allowed to go with the troops,
com manding a brigade. loyalty to
serve whoever the president appoints
over me and to help make good the
presidents message Of April End
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
LEE COUNTY
PIONEER DIES
Ferdinand Wahrer Answered Call
Early This Morning at His
Homo In This
City.
WAS ILL THREE MONTHS
Birthplace Was In Germany, But He
Came to This Country With
His Parents at an
Early Date.

Ferdinand Wahrer, pioneer resi-
dent Of Lee county, died at his home,
1925 Bank street, at 4:S0 o'clock this
morning after an illness Of three
months with a complication of dis
eases. Mr.. Wahrer was retired
farmer and before coming to Keokuk,
to live some four years ago, had spent
the greater part of his life on q farm,
near Charleston, Iowa.
Mr. Wahrer was born in Baden,
Germany, December II, 184S, being
sixty-eight years of age at the tine
of his death. When three years of
age his parents came to the United
States, settling at West Point, Iowa.
Mr.. Wahrer's marriage to Anna
Armknecht occurred at Franklin.
Iowa, in May, 1878. Mrs. Wahrer sur
wives with eight of nine children
born to the union. The surviving
children are Ferdinand and Otto of
Charleston, Edward of Brunswi. k,
Nebraska, and Jacob, Lena, Amelia,
Ida and Tallie Wahrer of Keokuk. A
son, Robert, is deceased.
There are also four grandchildren,
Anna, Marie and Lee Edward Wahrer
OF Charleston, and Mildred and Arm
old Wahrer of Brunswick. and the
following brothers and sisters:
Charles Wahrer, of Kahoka, Missouri;
Jacob and Joseph Wahrer Of Charles
ton; Mrs. Marie Kirchner Of Antioch,
Missouri; Mrs. Christine Schwarzen-
truber, Mrs. Lucy REM and Mrs. Caro-
line Pail of Charleston. and Mrs. Mol
lie Ingersoll of Syracuse. Nebraska.
Mr. Wahrer was a life long mem
Der of the German Evangelical church
and while in Keekuk was affiliated
with ST. Paul's congregation.
The funeral will he held from the
home at 200 o'clock Tuesday afre--
noon The body will be ta'ien to
Charleston for burial and the serv-
ices there will be held at 200 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

Officers and privates of the various
branches of the military service may
most easily be distinguished by the diff
ference in the color scheme Of their
uniforms, particularly the shoulder
straps and facings. That for the staff
corps Is dark blue, as well as for gen
eral officers; engineers, scarlet piped
with white; signal corps, orange piped
with white; ordnance department,
black piped with scarlet; medical
corps, maroon: quartermaster's depart
ment, buff; cavalry, yellow, and the in
fantry, light blue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
CITY NEWS.

Edward M. Dobyns was celebrat-
ing his sixty-fourth birthday anniver-
sary today. He was kept busy receiv-
ing congratulations and best wishes
from his many friends.
"A marriage license was issued
this afternoon to Douglas Hyde Bell
OF Jordanville. N. T., and Maude e.
/ Talbot Of Keokuk.
The police are investigating the
theft of a bicycle from Harold Marks,
the four year old son Of Charles Marks
1929 Exchange street, which occurred
one night Last week at the carnival.
The Marks boy said that a strange
boy had given him nickle for ride
and had disappeared with the bicycle.
The condition Of Frank L. Morgan
is reported today to be satisfactory.
His son Arthur r. Morgan has been
called home for few days on account
Of his fathers illness.
Annual spring sale. entire month
OF May. Special values offered each
day. Get your share. A big smash at
rising prices. F. w. Woolworth Co. 5
and 10 Cent Store.
The body OF Harvey Skates had
not been recovered up to 800 o'clock
this afternoon. Coroner Clements
came down from Fort Madison this
morning and will conduct an inquest
over the body Of Jess Humphrey, re-
powered Sunday afternoon. The in
quest will probably be held some time
tomorrow.
The city council ended its session
as a board of equalization and review
at 400 O'clock this afternoon. The
board has been in session all month.
Over one hundred changes were made
by the board, assessments being
raised and lowered where conditions
required.
Reports Of vandalism in Bluff
park in West Keokuk have been
made to the police department.
Benches have been destroyed and
the park property damaged. The po-
lice are investigating and expect to
bring the guilty parties to Justice.
Six dog licenses were issued to-
day for the 1917 season Ralph b.
Smith took license number one. The
other five are Mrs. T. l.. Hartel, Fred
d. Field, o. W. Sandberg. Thomas
Murray and Louis Hechler. Dixie
Buster, Pat, REQ and Queen are the
names Of the dogs registered SO far.
The assessment of the Keokuk
Water Works company was returned
at $224.9OO this year, an increase of
$4,000 over last year. The Increase
is for additions to the plant and Inn
to the property.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
$3.50
Regular
Bad Weather
Prices
$7.OO

IN THE READiNG-ROOM AT THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Silence" they post upon the Intel
here,
Yet surely speech is rife. Loud in
the hush,
Who listens marks a pentecostal
rush
OF fervent tongues lost to the
common ear.
Today, tomorrow, yesterday have
word:
Love in an ancient tale of chiv.
airy;
Clamor of coast to coast; far
prophecy;
Din Of old bugles; trumpets newly
stirred;
A bell rung slow at sea on strange
ship;
Winds on an. aching desert, hot
and spare;
Cheers for a breathless runner
near his goal;
And at each shoulder, finger mute to
lip,
A sentinel angel, each man I'M
aware,
In tumultuous silence with his
soul.
Nancy Byrd Turnerin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
One Thousand Surgeons.

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WASHINGTON, April 3o.-The first
men to represent the United States
on the French front since America
entered the war will be one thousand
surgeons.
The plan was proposed to the ooun-
Gil of national defense by It's general
medical board and Immediately adopt
ed today.
The plan was the result Of confer
ences between United States ana
French and allied representatives
here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Recruitjnu Is Brisk.

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CHICAGO, April 30.-As antici-
pated, Theodore Roosevelt's visit to
Chicago greatly stimulated recruiting
for both army and navy. Many en-
listed Sunday. On Saturday night
over 100 enlistments were received at
the temporary recruiting station at
the stock yards anphitheatre where
the colonel spoke.
During Monday morning 100 appli-
cations were received at the marine
corps recruiting office.
1.-THE greatest recruiting day since
the war started" Lieutenant Stevens
said at the navy station.
Regular army recruiting officers
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Bad Weather Prices
Any cloth suit, choice
$40, SIS, $40
Values to $50
Many Good for Fall

officiating. The bride was accompan-
led by her sister, Mrs. Blanche
Wright Zeitler. Mr.. and Mrs. Statesel
will be at home after June l at Pine
Crest, Hamilton. III. Mrs. Statesel
has lived in Keokuk all her life, and
has a wide circle of friends here.
Mr.. Statesel is employed in the Of
fices Of the J. c. Hubinger Bros. Co..
The wedding came as a surprise 10
their many friends who wish for
them many happy years.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Invited to LIncoIn's Tomb.

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SPRINGFIELD, H.. April 30.-The
city commission today formally In
vited the French commission to visit
Springfield and the tomb of Lincoln
during its coming western trip.
It is planned to have committee
headed by Governor Lowden meet
the commission, should the Invitation
b. aaoaotad.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

AS commander-in-chief, the presi-
dent is authorized to direct the
movements of the land and nava;
forces placed by law at his COM
mand, and to employ them in the
manner he may deem most effectual
to harass and conquer and subdue
the enemy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

said that today's rush would break all
Chicago records. Extra clerks and
examiners were employed to meet
the rush. Men were waiting at some
stations at six a. m.
Dewey day." May 1, will be cele-
brated with a special drive to get
good men for the navy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
BUYS Railroad Stock.

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NEW YORK, April 30.-As a step
in reported plans of the Western
MARYLAND railway for a Washington
Chicago line, the Rockefeller interests
today bought approximately s11,45o,-
600 worth of Wheeling and Lake Erie
prfor Slien seven per cent stock. In
this transaction, the Rockefeller in
terests acted for the Western Mary
land.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Jof.re Is Central Figure.


While General Joffre, the hero Of
France, is only one of the group Of
statesmen and diplomats comprising
the commission, he is no doubt, the
central figure in this group In the
eyes of most people. and should the
commission come here. Joffre will be
the Zion of the hour"
The telegram which was sent to-
day is being followed up by letters
to influential men Of the east, and
to Congressman Kennedy to ask that
Keokuk's invitation be urged on the
commission. Coming as they are
through the central west, to see the
centers of production and agricul-
ture, Keokuk and the territory about
here would have added interest, and
this is one of the most productive
spots on the map.
The great dam and power house,
costing millions, and supplying thou
sands of horsepower to the power
zone each day, would be the chief
attraction urged on the visitors.
however. And If they come, they
will be assured of the usual hospit-
able greeting Keokuk gives her visi-
tors.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Fresh Earthquakes.

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ROME, April 3O.-Fresh earth
uuakes were reported at Monterch
today, the same district laid waste by
earth tremors last week. The king
headed a subscription list for suffer-
ers with a $4,000 contribution.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
Don't matter If broken. pay one
to ten dollars per set Send by parcel
post and receive check by return mail.
l.. Mazer, 2OO7 8. 9Th st. Philadelphia,
Pa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

AGENTS wANTED-For six great
sellers. ]. N. Wilson of Wisconsin
made 1902 In 80 days; 3. E. s. Wash
ington made $20S in 80 days. best sell
ers made, new staple articles. Large
profits. Every woman wants them.
Texas Supply Co. P. o. Box 14S.. Nc
Kinney, Texas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

The above message was despatched
to Washington this afternoon ex-
tending Keokuk's invitation to Gen
eral Joffre. hero Of the French army.
and Sir Arthur Balfour, British min
lister. and other members of the
British and French commission to
come to this city to view the big
water power dam and power plant
located at Keokuk. The message
was sent following conference be-
tween the officials of the Industrial
association and the city council at
which 1t was decided that the city
was the proper party to extend the
Invitation. The Industrial association
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

SOLICITORS WANTED-Fiave a
good proposition. Must commence
at once. Call or write B. e. Lehster,
I'LL Main, Keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
keokuk counIe Wed.

On Saturday afternoon at o'clock,
at the parsonage of the First NJ. e.
church. in Burlington, occurred the
marriage of Mrs. Eff1e Wright Carr.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. N.
Wright, 1928 High street. to Mr.. Her
bert Earl Statesel. the Rev. Cudlinpe
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
FUNERAL NOTICE.

WAIIR ER-The funeral Of Ferdf-
nand Wahrer will be held from the
home, 1926 Bank street Tuesday after
noon at 200 o'clock. Friends invited.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

WANTED-Names and address of
player-piano owners. Something OF
interest for them. DuncantSchell Fur
niture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Travel Class Saturday.

The Travel class will meet Sat
urday afternoon with Mrs. G. M.
Rich The class has been travelling
in the orient this year, and will close
the years meetings on Saturday with
a study of oriental rugs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

WANTED-Married couple by the
month in grading camp, woman to
cook for few men. Man with some
education for general work. Cam
eron-Joyce & Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Telegram Was Sent This Aft
ernoon Asking British and ,
French Commission
to Come.
TO VIEW WATER POWER
This Largest Single Water
Power Development in the
World Would Interest
These Visitors.

KEokUk, Iowa, April 80, 1917.
Mr.. Robert Lansing, Secretary OF
State, Washington, .. c.-The
city Of keokuk wishes to extend
1 cordial invitation through you
to the British and French com.
mission to visit our city and
view the largest single water
power development In the world.
ED. 8. LOTION,
Mayor Of the City Of keokuk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
WANTED.

MEN WANTED to learn barber trade.
Top wages after few weeks. Write
Moler Barber College. 80 N. 9th ST.,
st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

FOR RENT-June 1. house, all mod.
ern except heat, two barns, fruit
trees; also 3-room house. Enquire
1909 Fulton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

FOR RENT-Small furnished cottage
strictly modern. Call at 61O South
Sixth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

To Entertain 8. S. Glass.
Miss Nina Phillips Sunday school
class will be entertained Tuesday
evening by Mrs. ]. K Bride, BIZ
South Twenty-first street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

FOR RENT-S2S Exchange street.
five room house with hall. electric
lights. bath and gas in kitchen. See
VIM H. McGrath, 603 Exchange
street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

WANTED-Girl at Leake Printing
Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
SUGAR Creek Society.

0ugHI VI ecN 000'ety'
The Ladies Aid society of the Sugar
Creek Christian church will be en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Joseph Johnson. Since this Will
be the annual meeting for the cleo.
ton of officers. a large attendance Of
the members Is expected.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
FOR RENT.

FOR manifestations OF nine
rooms at 213 Concert. Inquire Of
w. B. Daniels, or 206 High street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

WANTED-Experien rubber mill
men for up to date Illinois factory.
States wages expected and reference
in first letter Address '"Tires." care
Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Recreation

Recreation,
Atchison Globe: Some women have
as much fun recovering from opera
tons as some men have fishing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

Beauty Unrecognized.
Lincoln Journal: How many young
women Of this generation realize what
a beautiful accomplishment 1t is to
be first class cook.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30

ASSEMBLYMEN WANTED-Steady
work. Apply American Cement Ma
chine Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
St. PauI,s Society.

The Ladies' society of st. Paurs
German Evangelical church will en-
terrain at a social meeting in st.
Paul's hall on Thursday afternoon
with the following hostesses: Mrs.
John H. Wolfe, Mrs. George Loewen-
stein, Mrs. B. Schmidt, Mrs. Breiten-
stein, Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Mrs.
Biddenstadt, Mrs Lorenz, Mrs. Sauer
and Mrs. Breton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Last Music Club Meeting.

The Monday Music club will hold
its last meeting of the year this
evening in the Y. w. G. A. audi
torium. 1t will be the annual meet
ing for the election of officers. The
executive committee is asked to
meet promptly at half past seven.
The short business meeting OF the
club will begin at 8 o'clock after
which a very attractive ensemble
program will be given as announced
in Saturdays Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Am. J)FFRE AND PARTY
| INVITED TO VISIT kEOKUK

and the citizens will stand behind
the council in their invitation to
Am erica's distinguished guests.
The Keokuk power plant and dam.
the largest single water power de-
velopment in the world, will be the
attraction which should bring the
commission to Keokuk in their trip
across the country. The members
expect to visit at Springfield, ILL.,.
and perhaps will go to ST. Louis and
Chicago, and 1t would be right in
their line If they would make their
fntinerary include this city.
Keokuk has pride In its history Of
the civil war, as well as In its mann
moth industrial feature, and the
home of Gen. w. w. Belknap. Samuel
Ryan Curtis and General Noble
would welcome the representatives
Of the governments across the sea.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-30
Belmont Club Meeting.

The Belmont Cosmopolitan club
was entertained at its last meeting
by Mrs. Droe, with twenty-three
members present. The committee
appointed to investigate the ques-
ton of giving aid to the Red Cross
society reported that some member
of the Red Cross society will visit
the club to explain the work. A
number of the women are knitting
socks to be sent with the Red Cross
supplies. The club will meet with
Mrs. May Sorenson on the afternoon
of May 10.