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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
Master Carpenter Dead.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. s.
John Holmquist. for forty-two years
master carpenter Of the Rock Island
railroad, died here today of kidney
trouble. Mr.. Holmquist, who was
sixty-seven years old, was known as
Iowa's oldest railroader.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
Three Men Killed.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, Aug. S.-Three men
were killed and several injured In
the Inland Steel company's plant at
Indiana Harbor today when ladls
containing fifty tons OF molten steel
capsized. The dead are Niculae
Dinea. Tom Oleneriski and Flore
Prenzk. all Of Indiana Harbor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
Poles Would Flight

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce.J
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 8. = Uncle
Sans armies will be augmented by
some 100000 Poles and other friend.
lily aliens, If the Polish Federation OF
America is granted permission to
raise such armies.
A resolution was today telegraphed
to President Wilson asking that per
mission.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
Western Rogue Champ.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Aug. S.-Chas. c. King,
Of Chicago, western rogue champion,
who defeated James d. Kramer Of
Alexandria, Ohio, in the feature match
Of the second days play, will defend
his diamond medal in another match
with Kramer today. King won 80 to
&
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
phvsjcaI Defects,

limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.1
COLUMBUS, Indiana, Aug. s.
Have you any physical defects?' in
ouired exemption board officials here
of a man called for examination under
the selectiye service act.
Yves, wife and two children" re-
piled the candidate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
SICK WOMAN HAD
CRYING SPELLS
Restored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Enhaut, Pal was all run down and
weak inwardly. l had female troubles

duQ nervous ieSlluSS
and my head both.
cred me. / would
often have crying
spells and feel as if
l was not safe. If
l heard anyone COM
ing l would run and
lock the door so they
would not see me-
/ tried several doc
tors and they did not
help me SO | said to
1&L1 ct ~r,,Acn
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
CITY NEWS.

DR.. W. Frank Brown, who was
recently commissioned lieutenant
in the medical corps, has been called
into service and will leave this even.
ing for Fort Riley, Kansas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
RIa,e President Wilson,

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
AMSTERDAM, Aug. S.-Vienna
newspapers blame President Wilson
for China's decision to declare war
against the central powers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08
RUSSIAN TROOPS
ON OFFENSIVE
Fought With Rayonets and Stones
When Their Ammunition
Had Been Used

UNITED Press Leased Wire service1
, PETROGRAD, Aug. S.-Russia's
troops have resumed the offensive on
the bia-Galician frontier. Two
villages have been captured and 800
prisoners taken.
Striking proof Of the determination
Of Russian troops was given in the
official statement which told Of GER
tain regiments fighting with bayonets
and stones between the Kimpo-long
road and Mount Lamuntelu, when
they ran short of ammunition.
These regiments exhausted their
cartridges, the statement said. but
fought down the mountain sides with
such weapons as they could get.
The enemy captured only two
heights in the face of the desperate
resistance, the Russians retiring east
ward.
The war office statement reported
the Russians conducting an energetic
offensive" Severe fighting was re-
ported in which the enemy was driven
out of the villages of Barychkovck
and Wygoda. The heights to the west
of the latter point were also cap
tured.
The offensive was located at the
confluence of thu Zbrucz and Dneister
rivers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-08

1.-THE offensive started by the Rus
slams is on the Bessarabian-Galictan
frontier northeast of CzernowitZ. It
was in this region that the Russians
reported the Germans hastily har-
vesting crops.]
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Benson
Social Circles

Miss Carrie Crossett is visiting at
the home OF her sister, Mrs. Claude
Glandt, having come from South Da-
kota to attend the Jones-Hiles we'd
ding.
The marriage OF Miss Fife Nc
CURE and Fred Larsen will take
place at St. Bernard's church Tuesday
morning.
Mrs. J. Calvert was hostess for the
Woman's Home Mission society last
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Pickard have
returned from a trip to Texas and
other southern points.
Mrs. P. Penoyer will be hostess
for the Methodist Ladies Aid society
on Wednesday afternoon.
F. E. Vogel Of Sioux City, made
short visit at the E. E. Paddock
home, while on his way to the Pa
cific coast.
Several affairs have been given the
last week in honor of Miss Fife Nc
CURE. Mrs. Harry Knudsen gave a
shower at her home on Monday and
Mrs. E. Anderson of Omaha on
Thursday afternoon.
Sons were born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Rowe and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Kaiser, during the last week.
Mrs. L. Raber entertained at din
ner last Sunday in honor of her
daughter, Mrs. w. Zimmerman, and
son, DR.. D. D. Raber and Mrs. Raber,
who spent the weekend at the home
Mrs. c. Shelter and family left on
Monday for their new home in
Chicago. .....
Mrs. Ray Robinson is spending a
couple OF weeks visiting in Central
City, Neb., with relatives.
Miss Jessie Bells entertained for
the Loyal Daughters club at her
home last Tuesday evening. About
twenty guests were present. A dainty
luncheon was served to those pres
ent.
The members Of the Woman's club
will go to the home of Mrs. o. S.
Brooks next Friday to spend the aft
ernoon prior to her departure for a
trip to the coast.
j. The members of the high school
senior class gave a play in the Audi
forum Friday afternoon and evening
Miss Gertrude Calvert entertained
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. c. T. Olson and a son to Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Rasmussen last week.
at birthday dinner last Thursday
evening. Covers were laid for eight
guests.
Reinhold Schleiger of Hastings and
Miss Grace Mohnike of Sutton were
married last Sunday at the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. Mr.. Calvert.
2. A. Legge left last Tuesday for
Illinois, where he was called by the
death of his father.
Miss A. Bjork was hostess for the
Luther League last Tuesday evening.
A program was given and refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. H. A.. Haney will be hostess
for the Lutheran Woman's Mission
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Dundee
Society Notes

Mrs. S. R. Rush entertained last
Saturday evening in honor of the
birthday of her daughter, Angelina.
Mrs. Wilson Of Atkinson, Neb., was
the guest last week of her sister, Mrs.
A. c. Crossman.
Mrs. /. H. Arey and daughter are
spending two weeks in North Platte.
DIR. and Mrs. /. S. Leayitt returned
Tuesday from their winters sojourn
in southern California. The Misses
Anna and Hazel Jenkins have re-
turned to the Leavitt home.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles O'Neill Rich
and family moved the first Of the
week into their new home at 50l7 Chi
cago street. II,
The monthly social meeting Of the
woman's Bible class of the Dundee
Presbyterian Sunday school met Fri
day with Mrs. ]. M. Dow.
The Ladies Aid society of St.
Luke's Lutheran church met Thurs
day afternoon at the home, of Mrs. ].
H. Wfese, Sl03 Cass street.
Mrs. d. L. Johnston's Bible class
met Thursday morning with Mrs.
Frank Carmichael.
Mr.. c. E. Niswonger returned the
first of the week from business trip
to Chicago.
Mrs. W. P. Warner of Dakota City,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Florence
Social Items

Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Peterson enter
tanned for a number of their friends
on Thursday evening.
In honor OF their first wedding an
niversary Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Holz-
man entertained on Sunday, when
their guests were Mr.. Scott King,
Warren and James King Of Superior,
Neb., Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Edwards
and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Mancinni and fam
lily are now spending few days at
Venice, Cal. They expect to return
home about the middle Of May.
Tuesday evening the ladies Of the
Florence Methodist church will serve
the banquet given those in attendance
at the conference of the Methodist
church in Omaha.
Carl Larson of Tekanah, Neb.,
spent Tuesday in Florence visiting
relatives and friends. 4 ~ s. Il
S. H. Porter of Eagle Grove, Ia,
who has been visiting Florence
friends, left Tuesday for his home.
Mrs. Charles Baughman, a pioneer
resident Of Florence, died at her home
in this city Monday ana was Durieo
tuesday.
Miss Dollie and Therm Dell Mar
gan spent the week end at Tekamah,
Neb., returning home today.
Mr.. Scott King and Warren and
James King Of Superior, Neb., have
been spending the week in Florence
visiting Mrs. Ross Hoffman, daugh-
ter of Scott King.
The big social event OF the week
was the play, "The Union Station"
given by the Ladies Aid society OF
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15

Neb., is the guest Of Mrs. T. N.
Crosby.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Upham have
sold their bungalow on California
street and will move soon to 4Sl2
Douglas street.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. J. Lampe enter
tanned at dinner Thursday evening the
members Of the Presbyterian Theo-
logical seminary and their wives.
Covers were laid for:
Drs. and Mesdames-
A. B. Marshall, Charles Heron,
d. E. Jenkins, C. A. Mitchell.
Miss Maud Miller,
Mrs. Henry.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
High School Dances.

The annual military hop Of the
Central High school was given at
Keeps Friday evening BY the Cadet
Officers club. Charles Morearty and
Leonard Bourke composed the ar
rangement committee. The hall was
decorated in red, white and blue
streamers, large American flags and
pennants Of the Larai, Treis Kaideka,
ethiopian Emanon and Sigma Tau
M high school clubs. There was a
special dance, in which the commits
stoned officers in full uniform and
tide arms took part. Dick Giller and
Jason Talinage, buglers, blew Assem-.
bly, officers call at the opening OF the
officers dance and recall at the close
and taps before the final dance Of
the evening. The patrons and pa
tronesses were Mr.. and Mrs. 7. E.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15

airy society next Thursday afternoon,
when Mrs. w. c. Kramer will give
a paper.
Mrs. Theodore Williams and
daughters. Henrietta and Laura. have
returned from an extended stay in
California.
Raymond Henely and 'lr. and Mrs.
w. E. Henely of Clarion, Ia, spent a
few days recently at the home of A.
E. Henely.
Mrs. Nellie O'Neil of Napoleon,
Ia, and Miss Margaret Grace OF Sioux
City spent last Sunday at the w. H.
Clubhouse home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carton Roth enter
tanned at musical at their home for
the school board and wives. A lunch
con was served for fourteen guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
What
is Going On
in Society Circles

Continued From Page One.)
Mrs. E. A. Creighton, and children.
will be with them part of the time,
and Miss Regina Connell, who is now
visiting in Louisville, KY, will visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Connell before coming
home. ~.
Mrs. Lloyd Holsapple leaves the
first of the week for Hudson, N. Y,
TO visit her mother.
Mrs. Frank Colpetzer's grandsons,
Torrey, Harry, jr., and Fraser Will
kins, OF Chicago, returned home Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Rood, who left
here three weeks ago for their ranch
10 South Dakota, have had to stay at
the hotel in Sturgis on account OF
bad weather. Mrs. Rood has become
interested in the suffrage campaign in
that state and has been made vice
president.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Sprague moved
from the Blackstone Tuesday to their
summer home near the Country club.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. KATE, who have
leen at the Blackstone since their
return from West Frankfort, ILL.,,
have opened their house on Thirty
seventh street.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. E. Congdon were
in Chicago visiting their daughter
and her husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob.
ert Forgan. Mr.. Congdon returned
Tuesday and Mrs. Congdon will be
back today. Miss Josephine Cong.
don is still in Baton Rouge with her
sister, Mrs. Herbert French, but is
expected home next week.
Mr.. Frank w. Judson has gone to
Denver on business trip.
Mr.. George Engler returned Fri.
day from weeks outing at Excelsior
Springs.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
sbitt.Wagner Wedding.

Mrs. Augusta Wagner announces
the marriage Of her daughter, Marie
Kolterman Wagner, to Mr.. Charles
]. Nesbitt, jr., Of Kansas City. The
wedding took place Saturday, April Z.
at O'Clock at the Kountze Memorial
church, Rev. 0. D. Baltzly performing
the ceremony.
Mrs. ]. H. Francis, sister of the
bride, was matron of honor, and Mr..
E. L. Geigle Of Buffalo, N. ", best
pian. Mrs. Nesbitt was reared in
Omaha, and is a graduate Of Central
High school. Mr.. Nesbitt is the son
of the late c. J. Nesbitt, a we'll known
newspaper editor and publisher Of St.
Joseph. After a wedding dinner at
the Hotel Loyal, Mr.. and Mrs, Nes-
bitt leftfor a two months Trip through
the south. They will be at homie june
] at the Hotel Baltimore, Kansas
City, No.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Menoma Chorus Reservations.


Reservations for a party Of ten
from Valley have been made by Ar
thur Peterson for the Menom.
Chorus concert at the Brandeis Apr
49, G. E. Elsner has reserved seats
for six from Arlington, Willis Som
rners for party from Malvern; r.
L. Latta, Council Bluffs; Miss Edna
Smith, Hastings; Auburn Male quar-
tet, and Mrs. w. H. Cramer Of En-
erson, la. Other seats have been
taken by George Ross, DR.. and Mrs.
W. w. Ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Crosby, Mfs. c. A. Mangum, three;
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Boyer, Fred Paf-
fenrath, Mabelle w. Crawford-Welp-
ton, four; Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. VIII
liams, Miss Redington, Charles H.
Pickens, F. B. Hochstetler, four; F.
Z. Miller, G. M. Durkee, c. r. Weller,
w. D. Hosford, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G..
Carpenter, Lawrence Dodds, Mr.. and
Mrs. Farnberg, George L. Alley, FIVE;
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Berry, Miss
Amanda Tebbins, Mrs. Dr.. E. A. Van
Fleet, FIVE; Mr.. and Mrs. w, w. Boy
den, Miss Mary Ayers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Carpenter, Leslie Burkenroad,
Harold B. Graham, Walter Wood
row; Mr.. and Mrs. August Borglum,
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Metcalfe, Mr..
and Mrs. James Dahlman, four;
Charles Dickerman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Vernon c. Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. Co.
Gil Bergman, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
c. Freemantel. Patrick O'Ncil, Miss
Corinne Paulson. Walter B. Graham,
two; Martin Bush, Jean sDufiield,
]. 3. Carnal, ]. H. Simms, Mrs. j. B.
Good, MRS. H. A. Walters, Mr.. and
Mrs. III Huston apd G L, Oliver.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Wedding Announcement

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. L. Thompson
announce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Irene, to Mr.. Thomas A. Judge
will take place Monday morning at
$3.50 o'clock at st. Johns church. The
bride will be attended by her sister,
Miss Ethel, while Mr.. Edward Morell
will act as best man for the groom.
The marriage of Miss Jeanette
Doedyns, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry P. Doedyns, to Mr.. Fred r.
Talmage, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas
z. Talmage, took place Thursday
afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home OF
the brides parents. Rev. Charles III.
Fleming Of Covenant Presbyterian
church performed the ceremony in
the presence Of the immediate rela-
tives. The bride was married in a
mustard colored travelling suit. She
wore a corsage bouquet of brides
roses and sweet peas. After an an
formal reception Mr.. and Mrs. Tai
mage left for Columbus, Neb. Upon
their return they will be at home at
1908 North Twenty-fourth street,
Omaha,
Miss Marie Ramp, sister OF Mrs.
William Sidney, OF Omaha, was united
in marriage with Mr.. Ernest Schluter
Of Council Bluffs last Sunday in their
new home at 242 Laurel avenue,
Council Bluffs, where they will be
at home after short wedding trip.
The marriage of Miss Helen Joan
Pfeiffer to Mr.. Robert F. Odell took
place Saturday afternoon, April 2, in
Council Bluffs in the presence OF a
few friends and relatives. After a
short eastern trip, the young people
will be at home in Omaha.
y Mrs. T. E. Sanders announces the
marriage Of her daughter, Katherine
Marie, to Mr.. Frankie. Main Satur-
day evening, April IA, at 5 o'clock at
her home. Rev. J. Frank Young Of
he Westminster Presbyterian church
performed the ceremony in the pres
.nce of few relatives. TIL young
people will be at home in Omaha
after June at 1546 South Twenty
seventh street.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Schneider Says House Of
Hone Should Be Closed

u still maintain that the old House
OF Hope at 958 North Twenty-sev-
enth avenue should be closed with
out further delay unless proper man
agement of the institution is secured
at once" stated Superintendent
Schneider of the Board Of Public Well
fare.
A few weeks ago he made an inyes.
tigation of this place, having been
directed by Chairman Sturgess Of his
board. following complaints Of citi-
zens.
Mr.. Schneider notes. that an old wo-
man died unattended in this institu-
ton few weeks ago. and another
woman Of advanced age was seriously
burned this week.
The matter has been referred to
Mayor Dahlman, whose department
in the city hall includes the Board OF
Public Welfare.
ID Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Society Welcomes Newcomers.

Mrs. James E. Davidson and chill
dren, Dorothy, James E., IT,, and John
F. Davidson arrived in Omaha FRI
day to join Mr.. Davidson, who came
from Portland, Ore, recently to be
connected with the electric light COM
pany. The family will be at The
Colonial temporarily until home is
prepared for them. Mrs. Davidson is
a charming woman, a social leader
and prominent in club work, having
served as president Of several large
organizations in Portland. Her ad-
dition to the local contingent is well
coined as happy event.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Archie Roosevelt and
Grace Lockwood Wed

Boston, Mass, April l4.-Archibald
Roosevelt, son of Colonel and Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt, and Miss Grace
H. Lockwood, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas S. Lockwood of this
city, were married at noon today in
Emmanuel Episcopal church. The
date of the wedding was set forward
because OF the expectation of an early
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Turks Are Defeated
In MeS0D0tamjs

London, April 1.-the Turks hav.
sustained another defeat at the hands
OF the British in Mesopotamia. The
war Office announces that the Turks
are in retreat after battle in which
they suffered heavy losses.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
THE PARTISAN CLOAK CO.

Located at 3l8-320 South 10th ST.,
must close out soon, for the build
ing is going to be torn down, and
New Spring Suits, Coats, Dresses,
Skirts and Petticoats are selling at
tremendous reductions. Buy your
spring outfit here and save one-third,
one-fourth and one-half off on some
garments, for WRECKERS ARE
COMING SOON.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Bourke. Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Morearty
and Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Elsasser.

and Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. EIsasser.
Commissioner officers present were:
Captains Lawrence Hogue, Frank
Campbell, Sidney Robinson, William
Alley, Robert Booth, Berney Holm
quist; Majors Owen Booth, William
Boyer; Lieutenants Sol. Rosenblatt,
Donald Lyle, Jack Landale; Richard
Brady and Lieutenant Colonel Paul
Nicholson.
The young people Of the High
School Of Commerce gave dancing
party also at the Castle hotel Fri
day evening. Flags, banners and
other patriotic decorations were used
in the hall. Forty couples were
present.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Christening Ceremony.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.. Amish will en-
terrain at dinner today for the twelve
guests who will take part in the
christening of their little daughter,
Virginia Clare. The ceremony will
be performed at 3 in the afternoon at
the German Lutheran church OF Ben
son by the Rev. J. NJ. Seesko. Mr..
Joseph Hansen and Mrs. ]. Butler of
Omaha will be the godfather and god
mother OF the child.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
Pleasures Past.

Mr.. and Mrs, F, w. Schap, who
leaves Monday for their summer
home at Lakeview, Ia, to be gone un-
Ill September, were the honor guests
last evening at surprise party given
BY a number Of their friends. The
party included:
Messrs. and Mesdames--
T, NJ Carlisle, A. r. bradley,
r. g. Burke, r.. w. Stevenson.
S, y. Hoover.
Miss Evelyn Wilson.
The Friday Night Dancing club
closed its season with dinner
dance at the Hotel Rome, The fol-
lowing were present:
" DIR. and Mrs. C. G. Criss,
N Maasr. ara
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15
1t Just Ma6iC
nnTl,rg1xs., 7'f So
easy Secrets That Make the Mirror
Tell Wonderful Stories of Beauty"
Says Valeska Suratt, the Fashion
and Beauty Queen Of America
Stage.
By vALEsKA sURATE

m HE possibilities Of an exquisite COM
plexion are in every skin. It exists In
= your face. just the same a. In that Of
the most beautiful woman in the world.
It's simply that the beautiful tints Of
the skin are hidden as by q veil Some
Of the results accomplished In . few
days by a method which adopted
long ago read almost like fairy tale,
the magic Of It 10 so astounding. And
I And that II succeeds even on the most
motley, disfigured, ugly skins, making
blemishes disappear as clouds nee from
the face Of the sun. A skin, spotless as
the purest marble. tinted as the rose
and as soft. adorable to the eye and the
touch--that Is the sure result can
promise you. Mix the formula yourself
at home. 1t takes but q few moments
to make and Is far more economical
than any prepared cream you can
buy at the stores. Now. get one ounce
Of zintone from the drug store and mix
1t with two tablespoonfuls Of glycerine
in pint Of water. A cream Is quickly
: formed, and there you have this little
wonder ready to apply.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15

MISS ANxIETY-why, It's shame
for you to have all those wrinkles even
at your age. 50. II you only knew how
easy It was to get rid of them. yes.
wonderfully easy. There are thousands
who know how easy It is by the use Of
the formula which / will give here.
You'll see the difference. not In months,
but in days. Those wrinkles about the
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-15

A son, named Donald Phorman,
was born Saturday morning to Mr.,
and Mrs. Joseph Resented Of Coun-
Gil Bluffs.