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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
l ooan Does Not Argue.


Adiutant General Logan approached
Schuirmann and emphaucally inform
ed him that the meeting scheduled
must be cancelled.
Protestingly Schuirmann made an
announcement to the crowd that
there would be no meeting. When he
reached the part Of his announcement
The meeting has been called of oy
order of the governor OF the state OF
Iowa." there was tremendous cheer
for Governor Harding, boots and cat
calls for the speaker, demonstrating
the loyalty OF the crowd, most OF
whom were present for the avowed
purpose of breaking up the proposed
disloyal meeting
Deputy United States Marshal F. G.
Hendricks of Council Bluffs, arrived in
the city yesterday afternoon. Last
evening Adjutant General Logan ar
rived. The two made a trip 10 ODER
hall. Approaching Mr.. Ober, the ad'
jutant general said: "Mr. Ober. ! am
ordered by the governor TO prevent a
meeting here tonight. 1 don't want
that hall opened at all Mr.. Ober's
reply was "AIl right, sir"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20

Preach peace. or this church goes
up in smoke were the words OF
warning pinned 10 the remnants of
an American flag torn from the
back of the altar OF the Prospect
Park Methodist Episcopal church OF
Minneapolis. last Tuesday night.
No trace C the cowardly miscreants
has been found.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
Similar Meetings viii Be Put Down

The adjutant general and UniLed
States marshal left last night Gen
eral Logan stated before departing
that this was the first open attempt
to organize peoples council in
Iowa. All similar attempts would be
put down in the future. he added, pos
sibIy more forcibly. The sooner peo-
nile realize that we are in war the
better for all concerned. he stated.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20

In Vienna Dispatches quoted the
newspaper as announcing the reply
note would be formally presented TO
the papal nuncio at Vienna today and
would be made public in full Satur-
day,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20

The badger is an animal particularly
feared by the superstitious japanese.
II is believed 20 have power to annoy
people, and to be able to turn into a
priest at will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20

For tourists convenience an English
firm is comprising tea into blocks
that resemble plug tobacco.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20

The Cafe Florian. opened in Venice
in 1915 and still in existence. is the
Oldest public coffee-house in Europe
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
Germany Accepts.
NJ othinu New

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 20.-Austria's
reply to Pope Benedict does not CON
tain ANY new or astonishing peace
proposals" according to the Alga-
mein Zeitung forecast published today
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
In Pennsylvania.

HARRISBURG, Pa, Set Collar
risburg alone OF Pennsylvania large
cities contributed thrill in the COM
pleted compilations today of yester-
days primaries. Philadelphia and
Pittsburgh were both regular"
In the capital city, however, two
republican mayoralty nominees
though rank outsiders topped the
favorite, Councilman W. L. Gorgan-
Ex-Assemblyman Daniel L. Keister
has apparently won the nomination
In Philadelphia the organization
st,Il held firm, nominating its entire
harmony list of candidates. The
Ware forces gained ground in both
the select and common council noult-
nees over the Penrose-McNichol fac
ton. The democratic fight was tame
Pittsburgh's choice Of republican
mayoralty nominee was still in doubt,
the vote between E. V Babcock and
William Magee being very close
The democratic and socialist candi-
dates polled very slim votes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20

emily has been able 10 decipher at
least three sets of German official
correspondence in sixteen months.
The recommendation Of a German
decoration for a Swedish charge
d'asaires in Mexico was made in
March, 1915; the German govern
ment's instructions to its Mexican
minister TO involve Mexico in war
with America occurred in January.
1917, and the LuIburg dispatches
and July. 1917.
I is reasonable TO suppose that
between March, 1916. and July, 1917.
three changes If not more we're made
in the German official cipher. Yet
the United States secret service
caught each change
The kaiser cannot be sure that the
United States is not able to deciphe-
scores Of other messages. whose con
tents have not been revealed. In
deed, the probability IS that German
diplomacy must now BE- conducted
. with the understanding that America
has access 70 every code the Ger
mans can use
II, therefore, the United States has
acted in any way as an agent for
Won BernstorE in facilitating the
despatch OF his communications TO
Berlin there may have been Al i'm
portant reason for this concession.
! The kaiser il probably convinced by
now that the state department al
Washington has as much information
/ concerning Won Bernsrorf's messages
as has the foreign Office in Berlin
Germany Accepts
! ROME, Sept. 20.-Germany has an
nounced acceptance of the greater
part Of the peace proposals advanced
by Pope Benedict, in her reply to the
vatican, according to apparently re-
liable information today.
Nothing New.
AMSTERDAM. Sept. 20.-Austria's
: reply to Pope Benedict does not con.
tain ANY new or astonishing peace
: proposals" according to the AIga
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-20
NOMINATED BY
SMALL MARGIN
Mitehers Opponent Charges DIRTY
Work" and Says He VIII
Demand Recount of
Ballots.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, Sept 2O.-John Pur-
roy Mitchell was re-nomtnated IoT
mayor Of New York in the republican
primaries by the surprisingly narrow
margin OF Liz votes, practically
complete returns showed this after
noon. Others on the ticket with
Mitchell had much greater maioriues
William N. Bennett, his self desig
mated opponent, announced that NJ
would demand a recount. In a formal
statement he charged dirty work
and fraud Mitchell declared if there
has been any fraud, it should be ex
posed
The total republican vote cast was
72,173, less than a third of the city
enrolment OF the party.
Judge John F. Hylan was nominal
ed on the Tammany ticket and Nor
ris HaQuit on the socialist No esti
mate Of the socialist vote was avail
able early this afternoon
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
Marylana's Honor Roll.

Wi yrur same be engraved on the
Bronze Tablet Of Honor, in answer to
our Country's first call for 500 volun-
teefs for the Navy from Maryland.
The first 500 men accepted and en-
listed in the Navy in response to this
call will have their names inscribed on
a bronze tablet to be erected In their
honor.
HOW AND WHERE TO ENLIST.
Main Recruiting Station, Calvert and
Lexington Streets, Baltimore, Md.
Solicitations, Augheubaugh Building,
Hagerstown, Md. Post ONCE, Cumber-
land, Md. Age requirements, II to
20. inclusive. Men several months
under u may be enlisted by special
permission.
You must produce at recruiting
station evidence Of age and citizenship
or consent papers II you are under Is
years Of age. Get these from your
postmaster and have them filled out as
indicated on face before leaving for
Baltimore or sub-stations. If near
sub-stations apply there and your
transportation will be furnished to
Baltimore.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20

Every man. woman and ciild shoald
read the proclamation Of President
Wilson which appeared in the daily
press Of the country on Monday last.
Mr.. Allan Sanders, Special Agent Of
the Pennsylvania railroad Company is
temporarily stationed at Mattawoman,
filling the place of Mr.. BealIe who re-
Gently died.
How Uncle Sam will feed his forces
IN the field; valuable points have been
gained from the allies IN Europe and
from our experiences along the Mexican
border. Read this timely article in
The Washington Sunday Star, April 20
Once a guest at the New Wills Hotel
always a guest there. One trial makes
you satisfied with our courteous treat
ment. advt.
Tue dance gwen by the La Plata
Dramatic Club on Friday evening was
a most enjoyable affair. Notwith-
standing it was held on Friday. the
18th large crowd Of young folks brav-
ed the hoodoo day and attended
Big results are expected from the
farmers this year more than any other
year because OF the war. Lets hope
that the Charles County farmers will
lead in the production OF food stuffs
and other things necessary to carry on
the government during these trying
times.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stumpner, OF
Waldorf, attended the Banquet of the
Veteran Employees association, p. r.
R. Co., MARYLAND Division at Hotel
Metropolitan in Washington. on the
14th inst.
Fire practically destroyed an auto
me bile belonging to Armour and Com
pany here on Friday last. Fire may
catch yours. Don't wait until it is too
late but call on the Southern Mary
land Insurance Agency and let them
insure your automobile against fire at
onse.
Alice IN Wonderland. Place Of delight,
Has hosts OF friends cheerful and
bright,
She fills their hearts with joy supreme,
By filling their tummies with good
Ice Cream,
The Velvet Kind.
Bowels Ice Cream Parlor,
Main ST. La Plata, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20

La Plata, Md, April eth. 1917,
Whereas The Vestry OF Port To-
bacco Parish has learned with pro-
found sorrow Of the death OF Josias
Hawkins, for many years a member
and viee--President Of this vestry,
which occurred at his home in this
county, on September 10th and
Whereas AS a native Of this Coun-
ty Mr.. Hawkins was conspicuously
identified with many Of its business
and benevolent enterprises during his
long and eventful life, in all of which
he performed faithful public and pri-
vate service, and
Whereas As a member Of this
Vestry, he was q most diligent aud
careful official being at all times
interested In the welfare of the Church
with which bis name had been linked
for many years,
Therefore Be it Resolved THAT we,
his associates In this Body, record
upon the minutes of this Parish, our
sincere regret of his death. We know
IL is Gods way, and that his will is
done we bow to that will, with the
satisfaction that an honorable and well
spent lie, has passed beyond its earth.
ly trisl-may 1t be rewarded by a just
Creator commensurate with its just
desert.
Resolved Further That these reso-
buttons be spread upon the minutes OF
this vestry That a copy thereof be
sent to the Maryland Independent and
the Times-Crescent with the request
that the same be published aud also
that a copy thereof be sent to Theophi.
lus Y. Hawkins, Esq the brother OF
the deceased.
Respectfully submitted.
waller J. MITCHELL,
wALrKR II. GRAY,
Committee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the disease portion Of the ear
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inhamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, aud
unless the Inflammation can be taken
out and tbs tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be DESTROYED
forever; nine cases out Of ten are caus-
ed by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
inflammed condition Of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness [caused by
catsrrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
Senp for circular. free.
T. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls family pills for constipa
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
First TO Enlist

Mr.. William Bruce Matthews, third
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Matthews
and grandson of the late Chief Judge
Frederick Stone is the first young man
from this County to enlist in the
service of Uncle Sam since the recent
declarati on Of state of war between
this country and Germany. Young
Matthews on Thursday of last week
enlisted 10 Battary A. Of the Maryland
National Guard. His brother Mr..
Jack Matthews became a member Of
the battery last summer and saw
service on the Mexican border. An
other brother, Mr.. Frederick Matthews
is a lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment
and he too saw service on the Mexican
border last summer. Bruce is now a
student at the Maryland Agricultural
College. We extend him our best
wishes and congratulations and hope
that should he see active service on
foreign soil or elsewhere that he will
come out of the conflict unscathed and
with honor and glory. While we re-
greet to see him 60 yet we are glad to
see the loyalty and patriotism shown
by our son of Charles County. Bruce
will be missed while in active service
particularly by the young ladies with
all of whom be is most popular.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
Huntt-huntt.

The marriage of Miss Constance
Hunt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. f.
Anderson HUNT, of Baltimore, and
Mr.. William E. HUNT, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Hunt, of Mattawo-
man, Nd, took place on Saturday
April IA, at st. Martins Catholic
Church Baltimore.
The GER. mony was performed by
the Rev. c. c. Smythe in the presence
of ouly few friends and relatives. -
The bride is graduate of McDonough
Institute, La Plata, Md, ard until the
time of her marriage WAS engaged as
teacher in the public school at Berry.
After short wedding trip they will re-
side at Mattowoman where the groom
is successfully engaged In farming.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20

10 sad but loving remembrance Of
our dear sister, Ellanor K. Briscoe,
who departed this life ono year ago
April the 12sh 1919.
All the years we've spent together,
All the happy golden hours,
Shall be cherished In circumference
Fragrant Sweets from memory's flowers
Sleep on dear Sister and take thy rest
God took you home he thought it best;
1t was hard indeed to part with thee,
But Gods strong arm supported thee.
By her sisters and brothers.
advt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
Death.

Mrs. Mary E. Penny, wife Of Will
liam A. Penny, died at her home near
Pomfret on Tuesday afternoon, April
10th. in her sixty FIRST year. Death
was due to intestinal distractions.
The deceased is survived by her
husband, seven sons and three daugh
ters.
She was a kind wife and a loving
mother. All who knew her will long
remember her faithful christian ex-
ample. The funeral took place on
Thursday, April 18th, interment being
at st. Charles Catholic Church, ely
mont. The pail bearers were her
seven sons and son-in-law, John Cofer.
James r. Penny had charge of the
funeral arrangements. adyt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20

The Orphans Court met In regu-
lar session on Tuesday of last week
with full bench present. The following
business was transacted:
First and final administration
account Of the estate of George Turner,
filed and passed;
Inventory of the personal estate of
john F. Neitzey, filed and approved.
Ordered by the Court that the same be
sold at public or private sale, provided,
however, that II sold at private sale
the same shall be sold for not less
than the appraised value thereof.
Second Guardian account Of B. b,
Compton, guardian OF Charles r. Abel,
filed aud passed.
Court adjourned to meet IN regular
session, Tuesday, May l, 1917.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20


The Census Enumerators have nearly
finished their work.
Now is the time when the losfer
should be made to work.
Mr.. Edward L. Sanders spant the
week end in Washington.
Farmers are taking advantage of the
good weather.
Work has commenced on the La
Plata Riverside road.
.n.ooh,as ~ ,,r.u..,. k..
more numerous than horses.
The family of Mr. Adrian POGO, who
have hean snending Tho winter 1, vel
ington have returned TO the County.
Mrs. Mamie deRoode has returned
from visit to friends in Washington
ana Baltimore.
Flight or Work" as said by Mr..
Grain should be the slogan of every
1ue oiooueo american c''izen.
The County Treasurer is preparing
his list OF tax sales which will take
place next month.
Iuesday was busy day In our city.
All oil the County boards were in
. session.
Mr.. F. NJ. Wheaton, of the Central
Lille Insurance Company spent Tuesday
In the County.
Put every loafer in the front ranks
the people can well do without them at
home.
Everything is high and going higher.
Supply yourselves with your needs now
before they go higher.
~. p,.h.,.oh
IN her home in Washington from a visit
to her sister. Mrs. Cufford Berrv
Dr. george ~ monroe ana son. Mr..
1.s o,. 80 ''s.sO's " '"e
S' ' '
Messrs. W. Mitchell Digges, j. d.
nooer'sou, 1onn noper1son anu IT. r
n. oasscer were VISITORS TO Washing
'on on 0a'u'uas 'ass
be sure to attend the Soil Improve
mems entertainment tonight. lt VIII
prove q source oil great benefit and
enjoyment 70 young ana old alike'
tomorrow or next week may De too
late' have your hVes ana your homes
insured today. Inc Southern Mary
land Insurance Agency Is ready to In
sure you at all times
Teddy Roosevelt wants TO raise an
army OF volunteers 10 go over - France
to hght. Let MIN go s.aa tAAs A''1a'u
Jennings along with MIN,
Miss Amy L. Cooksey and her pupils
will give a dance at her School at
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
For Your Spring and
Summer Apparel,

form
Samples of the request.
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apparel
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and all the wanted Materials
laundering. Yard.
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in
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FASHION RECEPTION
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SILK WARP SHIRTINGS. Heavy
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including
others black included
KANN'S-STREET
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
r. L. CLUTE,
County Agent,


Live subjects are being discussed by
the members OF Nc Conchie Grange
during the lecture hour the first Satuf-
day in each month, from 3 to 4 O'Clock
p. M. This hour being open to the
public.
Most interesting aud instructive talks
were made at the last meeting b,
Messrs, W. r. Lenthicum and james
A. Gray on Corn, (a) Preparation, ID
Cultivations,- (c) Seed choice, (d) Profit
Messrs. Hanson Barnes and W. H,
Gray briefly clinched some points
The grange gladly welcomed Mr.. r.
L Ciute, the present county demon
strator, who gave an interesting ad-
dress.
At previous meeting it was decided
to offer prizes along some agriculture
line to boys and girls. The grang.
offered five dollars and public spirit
ed member offered to double this b,
giving the equivalent. The Education
al Committee having the rewards ii
hand have decided to request tn,
Grange to increase the offer so the sun
may be twelve dollars. Hence offer,
as follows;
To the children Of members of NJ,
Conchie Grange and to the children o
SANDY Field School" between tn,
ages Of ten and sixteen first, secont
and third prize of $500, 81 90 and 81 o.
respectively for the year 1917. Th,
boys to compete by raising one ser,
of corn aiming for the best corn, ant
yield with the lea5t expense. TIL,
statement to be handed in to the com
mittee. To the girls the best results
from sitting Of fifteen eggs from pur,
bred stock similar prizes.
PUBLICITY C0MNITTrR
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20

The gov rnment has arranged to
provide the following seeds for this
seasons planting.
Seed Potatoes -Maine Cobbler 80. 90
per barrel. Seed Potatoes Maine
Green Mountain 50. 90 per barrel,
Cowpeas (mlxedI % IS per busheI.
oowpeas-N New Era $500 per bushel.
Soybeans-Mammoth Yellow a 90 per
bushel. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Brown
So 90 per bushel. Navy Besns-s9 90
per bushel.
II you desire quantity of the above
seed write letter to the County Agent
stating the kind needed and the quanti-
ty. These seeds can be obtained In
any quantity but the order should be
sent in Immediately.
The money for seed will be loaned
each individual farmer upon a nine
months note at 9 per cent said farmer
to be vouched for, as to his RESPONSE
billy, by the County Agent and the
County Defence Committee appointed
by the Governor. To all others the
seeds will be sold for cash.
R. L. oLUTK,
County Agent.
The County Defense Committee ap-
pointed by the Governor for Char les
County and referred to above is COM
posed as follows: DR.. Louis G. Carrico,
Bry antown Dr.. P. e. Sasscer, La
Plata Mr.. John F. Mudd, Bryantown;
MIR S. S. Lancaster. Rock Point and
Mr.. w, j.. Mitchell, La Plata.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-04-20
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
In the Circuit Cou4 for Charles Coun-
ty, Maryland, No. 1853 Equity.
Lowell Acton Willis, Plaintiff
VS.
Mary Alice Willis, Defendant.

The obiec. Of this snIt Is to procure
q decree Of divorce "a MESA ct thoron
or a legal separation from bed and
board. by the plaintiff from the de-
fen liant.
The bill states in substance that the
plaintiff is citizen Of Charles county,
Maryland, and has been since Septem-
Der 1914, aud that the defendant is
non resident Of the State OF Maryland,
and a resident Of the City of Brooklyn,
in the State of New York.
The Bill further states that the plain
tiff was married to the defendant Oh
May 7th- 1915. by an Alderman Of the
City OF Brooklyn, 10 the State Of New
York, an official authorized under the
laws Of the State Of New York to
sotemnize the rites OF marriage, and
that the said plaintiff aud said defend
ant lived together as husband and wife,
at the said city Of Brooklyn for peri d
Of ten l10) days until, to wit; May l7th,
1915. At this time his Official duties In
the Military servics Of the U0ited
states required the plaintiff TO re.um
to Charles county. Maryland, at tie
Winthrop Rifle Range. which he &C
eordingly did. That the de'enAnt
promised to come to Charles county,
Maryland, and resume relations with
the plaintiff as husband aud wife, which
the said defohdant thereafter refused TO
do.
The bill further states that the plaiu-
tiff made repeated requests ant de-
mands upon the defendant to come TO
him and live with him at the home he
provided for her at the Winthrop Rifle
Range, In Charles county, Maryland
during the months OF May, June. July
and August. 1915, and thereafter, but
the defendant refused so TO do, and the
plaintiff charges and AYERS that the
defendant wiliully deserted and abau-
doned him on, 10 wit; the LIST day Of
July, 1915, which said desertion and
abandonment has continued to the pres
ent time.
1t is thereupon this 4th day of April.
in the year 1917, ordered by the Cir
cult Court for Charles county, that the
plaintiff by causing a copy Of tlis order
70 be inserted in some newspaper pub
lished IN said Char es county once In
each Of four successive before the 9th
day Of May, next, give notice TO the said
absent defendant of the object and sub
stance Of this Bill warning her to APP
pear in this Court on or before the Gath
day of May, next, to show cause II any
she has why decree ought not be pass
ed as prayed.
FRANCIS B. MATTHEW'S, Clerk
Of the CT. o. for Charles county, Md.
True copy, Test
FRANCIS B MATTHEW'S, Clerk.