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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
COMMERCE
RAIDER SEEN
German ship on Atlantic 10 $50 Feet
Long, Has One funnel and
Long Range Guns.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Reports OF
new German submarines. capable OF
laying mines, while submerged. and a
new report OF q mysterious German
raider roaming the Atlantic, were
brought here, by the Holland Ameri.
can liner Nieuw Amsterdam.
Captain Jan Baron today declared
he had not only been warned to avoid
regular steamship lanes on his trip
from Rotterdam, but had barely es.
capped destruction in the harbor OF
Falmouth by mine. trawler, Just
ahead Of the N!erw Amsterdam, Bar.
on said, disappeared in a geyser OF
water, undoubtedly the victim OF a
mine. The liner entered Falmouth
in the wake OF trawler, travelling at
very low speed. The mine is be-
lieved to have been planted by Ger
man submarine.
Baron said it was the belief OF
mariy seamen that Germany has per-
fected a type of. submarine, fitted
with a special air chamber through
which diver can ascend and lay
mines. These, he declared. can be
anchored. He expressed a further
belief that mines of this sort have
Deen lalu III all CnSiloH h1iOAe' e'o'
in the mouth of the Thames.
Baron said he had received daily
warnings from the Cape Race wire.
less station on his trip to this coun.
try. telling him to be on the lookout
for a German commerce raider, $50
feet long and 40 feet beam with one
funnel and two large masts. 1t was
said she was equipped with long
range guns and torpedo tubes.
Two ships. reported to have sailed
for this country, within the last
month. have not been heard from
since they left port. They are the
liners voltaire and Georgia, both
large vessels. Other smaller vessels
are overdue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
A raw, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You Apply
a Little Musterole

And Musterole won't blister like the
old-fashioned mustard plaster. just
spread it on with your fingers. 1t pene-
Iates to the sore spot with a gentle
out the soreness and pain.
Musterole is a clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard 1t is fine for
quick relief for sore throat, bronchitis,
tonsilitis, Group. stiff neck, asthma, neu-
ralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy,
rheumatism, lumbaso, pains and aches Of
the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chiIbiains, frosted feet, colds on
the chest Git often prevents pneumonia) J..
Nothing like Musterole for croupy chill
dren. Keep it handy for instant use.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
For Catarrhal Deafness
and Head Noises

Here in America there Is much euf-
fering from catarrh and head nOise5.
American people would do well 10
consider the method employed by tbe
English to combat this insidious dis
ease Everyone knows how damp the
English climate is and how dampness
affects those suffering from catarrh.
In England they treat catarrhal deaf
ness and head noises as constitu-
tional disease and use an internal
remedy for It that is really very
efflcacious.
Sufferers woo could scarcely hear
have had their hearing restored by
this English treatment to such an
extent that the tick of watch was
plainly audible seven and eight
inches away from either ear.
Therefore. If you know someor
who is troubled with catarrh.
catarrhal deafness or head noiIes,
cut out this formula and hand 10
them and you MAJ have been the
means of saving some poor sufferer
perhaps from total deafness. The
prescription can be easily prepared
at home for about 75c and is made
as follows:
From your druggist obtain 1 OF.
of Parmint Double Strength), about
75c worth. Take this home, and aha
to it u pint of hot water and 4
ounces Of granulated sugar: STIR
until dissolved Take tablespoon
full four times a day.
Parmint is used in this way not
only to reduce by tonic action the
Inflammation and swelling in the
Eustachian Tubes. and thus to e1dai-
lie the air, pressure on the drum.
but to correct any excess OF sec-s-
tions in the middle ear, and the re-
yults 1t gives are usually remarkably
quick and effective.
Every persons who has cafarra IN
any form should give this recioe
trial. Wilkinson & Co. can supply
you.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
EXCUSE JURY
FOR THE TERM
Preparations Being Made for New
Term Of Court to Convene IN
Ton Days.

The jury in the district court was to-
day dismissed for the present term.
The new January term Will convene
here on January Is, and next Monday
1T Fort Madison.
The TINA for sentencing William
Haga and :. H. Corder has been ex'
tended for two Or three days.
A decree has been signed In the
case OF Mae Stockton VS.. Keppel-Dck
Provision Co., and Frank Keppel. es
tablishing the title of plHntif to Ger
tain lots in Reds addition.
Suit for divorce has been fled by
Lena Bailey vs.. Roscoe Bailey.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

tional defense, thirty minutes before
the peace note was made public. sold
short on a rising market $4,000 shares
of steel common.
That congress will investigate the
Lawson leak charges seemed certain.
following Benefits declaration when
Speaker Clark ended an acrimonious
verbal battle by ruling that the reso-
luton of Representative Wood OF In
diana, demanding the investigation is
privileged and is therefore to be con-
sidered at this time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
BattIeship Cost Increased.


United Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-The high
cost Of battleship construction inter
fered with the naval building program
again today. AS a result. Secretary
Daniels may be compelled to go before
congress for an additional appropria'
ton to raise the minimum allowance
before these vessels can be built.
When the bids were opened at the
navy department for the construction
Of three scout cruisers only one COM
pany, the Fore River Ship Building
corporation responded, and its bid was
nearly a million dollars over the limit
of cost Of $4,000. 900 fixed by congress.
The company offered to build two yes
sells at $500, coo each or to build
them at cost, plus a fixed profit to be
agreed upon.
No ship building company submitted
proposals for the ammunition ship, the
limit Of cost OF which was placed at
$780, 900.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Just About.

Kansas City Times: There is just
about as much danger Of the United
States becoming "militaristic" by Civ
ing a few months training to all its
young men as there is for an office
clerk to get the bug of being a prize
fighter by taking fifteen minutes sys-
tematic training every day
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Destroy cd by Fire Bugs.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
VALDEZ. Alaska, Jan. 3.-Federal
authorities feel assured today that
the fire which wiped out this city for
the second time within eighteen
months, was caused by wholesale In
cendiarism.
Four different fires were discovered
between three and four a. m. Tues
dav. Two OF the blazes were across
the street from each other while the
remaining two were discovered more
than a block away.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
WIIaon Knows Terms.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
DONDON. Jan. 3.-Declaration that
President Wilson knows the peace
terms of the central powers was made
in a new years speech at Budapest
by Count Audrassy, according to a
Central News despatch from Amster-
dam this afternoon. =.
The Central News quoted Andrassy
as saying that 1T the entente desires
to learn our terms they can do TO
from that source" in referring to
America.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
On tho Retired List.

QUINCY, III, Jan. 3-The request
of Captain Dale G. KiIburn Of Quincy,
adjutant OF the Fifth regiment, |. N.
G., to be placed on the retired list, has
been honored by Colonel Frank Wood.
Lieutenant Marks Alexander OF Com
pany F. Quincy, has been named to
succeed him
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
A Matter of Business,

Louisville Courier-Journal: When
Lord Curzon of Keddleston. married
an American heiress it was called a
romance But when he married
second American heiress it looks like
big business.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
U. 8. Steel Tossed UP.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK. Jan. "a bull move
ment in United States Steel common,
late this afternoon sent It up As
points to ia. Nearly onethird Of the
total trading was in steel.
A. the market leader bowled for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Case Of Typhus Fever.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
Ell. PASO, Texas, Jan. 3.-Dr. w.
C. Klutz, city health officer, is serious
" i'll Of typhus fever, contracted while
treating cases of Mexicans this side
of the border.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Found Health IL cardui,

Mrs Anna Heman Of HENRIETTA Oklahoma says that she suffered
caused troubles and she had been places
further Could
Today
All sell Cardu
medicinal
this kind Get bottle today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
THE WHOLE BODY
NEEDS PURE BLOOD

The bones, the muscles, and all tho
organs of the body depend for their
strength and tone and healthy action
On pure blood.
II the blood is very impure. The
bones become diseased; the muscles
become enfeebled, the step loses its
elasticity, and there is inability &c
perform the usual amount of labor.
The skin loses its clearness, and
pimples, blotches and other erup-
lions appear.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure
blood. 1t is positively unequaled in
the treatment of scrofula~ and other
humors. catarrh, rheumatism, dys-
pepsia, loss Of appetite, that tired
feeling. Be sure to get Hoods and
get 1t today. All druggists.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

Tennis halls are expected to cost
,,ore next year because OF the in
crease price of rubber, fabrics and
chemicals entering into their manu-.
facture.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
IOWA.

IOWA.
DILHuOJEE, Iowa. Jan. 3.-Ichn @.
Nick enzie OF Elizabeth, ILL.,. repre-
sentative in congress from the thlr-
teenth Illinois district, and Miss Jessie
L. Laigen of Elizabeth, were mar
ried in Elizabeth Monday.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. S.-The
city of Des Moines went out OF the
coal business yesterday and the fuel
famine which has prevailed here Tor
more than fortnight, was officially
declared to be over. A local coal
dealer has made q contract with
Mayor MacVicar to supply the resi-
dence trade without any increase in
price and hundreds of orders which
have accumulated at the mayors Of
flee were turned over to him.
DES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. s.
There are 16,339 coal miners In Iowa,
ALI of whom are working full time
trying to get out enough coal to sup
ply the demand, the state mining
board report says.
WATERLOO, Iowa, Jan. s.-An in
crease of per cent in salaries be.
came effective for 1870 employees OF
the Citizens Gas and Electric COM
pany January /. The increases Will
range from $50 to $3.50 a year.
WHAT CHEER, Iowa, Jan. 3.-The
Rev Mr.. Smith, pastor OF the Metho-
dist church in What Cheer, recently
performed the marriage ceremony for
Leroy Messick of Montezuma, and
Miss Laura Cover Of What Cheer.
Twenty-eight years before that he
performed the same ceremony Tor
the parents of the bride.
GRINNELL, Iowa, Jan. 3.-Grinnell
utilizing the vast pile of ashes and
cinders accommodating from its water
works and other sources to make
good roads. A short time ago an ex-
cellent driveway was made around
the base of Cemetery hill in Hazel
wood. Now the extension to the
west of First avenue past the old
tannery is having a coat Of this ma
terial that will change it from mud
hole to hard road.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Jan. 1.-Two
candidates are in the field for depart
ment commander of the G. A. r. OF
Iowa. They are J. l.. Harrington of
Iowa Falls, and A. w. Craus of Dav-
export. Following the usual custom
Of giving one term to each command
er, Department Commander Mills will
retire at the next encampment, which
will be held at Davenport. 80. .
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Good Money Wasted.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-The headquar-
tiers for the progressive national con-
yention at the Hotel LaSalle last June
cost George w. Perkins just $4,000,
Manager Ernest j. Stevens admitted
today.
Perkins check was the largest re-
ceived by the hotel in 1916.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

In one OF the French trenches the
soldiers have costructed small un-
foreground chapel. large enough to adj
NIT twenty men at time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Illinois Iowa-Missouri

s12. 900. or $3.50 an acre. Ella and
Russell Davis sold to William F.
Smith 95-acre tract OF land In Con-
cord township for $4,000. or about
sos an acre.
GRANITE CITY, ILL.,. Jan. 3.-The
in Granite City, it was announced by
Mayor Steele. Owners 4, of fifty sa'
looms were warned that If they violate
the law their licenses would be re.
voked.
.NfENDON, H., Jan. 3.-The funeral
of George w. Burrows of Mendon.
who died at that place Sunday. was
held Tuesday morning from the Meth.
odist church in Mendon. the Rev. G.
G. Maple officiating.
BLOOMINGTON, Ill.,, Jan. 8.-Floyd
Craig, charged with killing his broth.
er-in-law, Elmer Mikel, both OF
Downs, on April last. was placed
on trial hero yesterday.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. s.-Rep-
resentative Michael G. Igoe OF the
fifth senatorial district, Chicago, was
chosen by one vote majority leader
of the house Of representatives Of the
fiftieth Illinois general assembly at
a caucus of house democrats Tuesday
night. Senator A. German OF the
fourth district, Chicago. was the I'M
animous choice OF the minority for
president pro tempore OF the senate
and will be the minority leader.
CENTRAIAA, ILL.,, Jan. 81. II.
Williamson, 80 years old, shot and
killed himself at his homo today.
MISSOURI.
JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, Jan: a.
Rob Roy Godsey. editor Of tho Webb
City Sentinel, was the first lobby.
ist" to sign the Book Of Legislative
Visitations" in the Office Of the score
tary OF state. He is drafting a meas.
IRE to provide for a system Of uni
form textbooks for the public schools
Of Missouri.
KIRKSVIILE, Mo-, Jan. 3.-The
women OF Kirksville are circulating
petition among the business men
and citizens for signatures request.
ing the return Of the fourth Missouri
regiment now stationed on the bord-
er. The petition Is addressed to
General Funston and is being liberal
ly signed.
RICH HILL, Mo-. Jan. s.-Miss
Emma King, Sc years old. committed
suicide at the home of her mother
here by drowning herself in well
She recently had made an attempt
upon her life. ../... -, .
FULTON, Mo-, Jan. 3.-The $50, DOC
high school building was opened with
public receptions yesterday noon and
night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
ILLINOIS,

QUINCY, ILL.,, Jan. 3.-Deeds filed
Tuesday show the sale of two Adams
county farms at high prices. Will
liam Hill bought an S0-acre farm in
Ursa township from w. r. Lee for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

ward, General Motors, the war bride"
leader of a few months ago. dropped
$50 on a single sale of 100 shares at
500.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

is NOT WANTED
Strong opposition for Probe Of Thomas
w. Lawson's Charges Of Leak In
Capitol Roof.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a sharp
fight over Thomas w. Lawson's Teak
charges" was precipitated on the
house floor today when Representative
Wood. Indiana, demanded immediate
consideration Of his resolution for an
investigating committee Of five repre-
sentatives to probe the charges that
insiders in Wall street profited through
a tip on Wilson's message to belliger-
ents.
Debate On the question OF privilege
after which the resolution would have
to be considered, was begun immed.
lately. Republicans supported Wood
and democrats led by Fitzgerald OF
New York supported Chairman Henry,
of the rules committee, in opposing
the resolution.
The action Of Chairman Henry. OF
the house rules committee, in refus-
ing to grant open hearing to lawson
on his charges that s60,OO0,OOO was
cleaned up in Wall street is IAN In
defensible attempt to shield those in
government circles responsible for the
leak" Wood charged today.
Chairman Henry, prompted by we
know not what higher ups Is trying
to stifle this disgraceful matter under
cover" Wood said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

, Trousers warmed by electricity 10
| the latest war invention.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
One Man Named.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The fight
in the house over the proposed con-
gressional Investigation of the leak
to Wall street of advance informa-
ton of the presidents notes to bel
Hgerents took its most sensational
turn this afternoon. Representative
Bennett, New York, named Bernard
Baruch as one of those through whom
Wall street got its advance tip.
1.-THE rumor is" Bennett declared
from the house floor, that Bernard
Barach. member Of the council OF ma
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

WATERLOO Iowa, Jan. s.-An in
crease of per cent in salaries be
came effective for 1870 employees o.
the Citizens Gas and Electric com
pany January L. The increases vii
range from $50 to $3.50 a year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. B.
There are 16,339 coal miners In Iowa
all of whom are working full time
trying to get out enough coal to sup
ply the demand, the state MINING
board report says.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

FULTON, Mo. Jan. 3.-The $50 900
high school building was opened with
public receptions yesterday noon and
night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

RICH HILL, Mo-. Jan. S.-Miss
Emma King, Sc years old. committed
suicide at the home of her mother
here by drowning herself in a well.
She recently had made an attempt
upon her life. ./...
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

CENTRAIIA, ILL.,, Jan. 81. II.
Williamson, 81 years old, shot and
killed himself at his homo today.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-08-10
THE, ORDER OF YOUR
CONSCRIPT LIABILITY

List of Names of Putnam County Persons whose
Registration Cards Are in the Possession OF the
Local Board in the Order of Their Liability Tor
Military Service as Determined by the Putnam
County Local Board and as Required by the huleS
and Regulations
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-23
If NOT WAR, WHAT is 1T?
New York World.


The Atlantic seaports of the United
States are blockaded by German sub
marines.
The fact that those submarines are
operating 5000 miles away does not
change the character of the blockade
or minimize it's effectiveness.
American ships dare not leave port
lest they be sunk and their passengers
tile marine of the United States is
freight. The railroads are declaring
blocked. The industrial activities of
the country are checked, and the Ger
man government is doing more actual
damage to American commerce by
intimidation than il could accomplish
by its U-boats.
This may not be war; but if not
war, what is it?
In the mean time American sail
ors are held as prisoners in Germany
in spite of the promise of the Imperial
Government to release them. Re-
ports come from Berne that the Am
ercian Minister of Belgium has been
compelled to haul down the Ameri-
canflag, that German officials refuse
to permit him to communicate with
the government at Washington and all
American relief workers are held as
prisoners.
This, too, may not be war, but if it
is not war, what is it?
Most Americans have been hoping
that at the eleventh hour the Ger
man government would reccdc from
its mad proposals and not make war
upon the United States, but that is
destroyed. Germany is maintaining Il
semblance of peace with the United
States, but it is waging as much
war against the United States as
suits its temporary convenience and
purpose. When large measure of
war accords with the imperial plans,
the larger measure will be forthcom-
ing.
The President has been reluctant to
take any steps that might make the
American government the aggressor
of that might throw the responsibility
of actual war upon this country. In
that policy his instincts and his judg-
ment have been sound. But no human
being would pretend today that the
United States Government, what
ever action it took in self defense,
could be branded as the aggressor, or
that it would be responsible for a
war that is already being made against
1t.
Germany's policy toward the United
States is n continuous covert act,'
and might as well be recognized as
such. 1t is war, and no other name
will make it anything else.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1917-02-23
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
Ihedford'a Black Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for seven,
years. says Mrs. ]. B. Whitaker. q;
TINS place, with Sick headache. and
stomach trouble. ''''s
~, Ten years ago friend told me TO t,v
Ihedtord's Black-Draught, Which / did
and found II TO be The best family medi,
cine Tor young and old.
| keep Black Draught on hand all tl,e
Time now. and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask ME for a dose, and Il
docs them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have a long spell of sick
ness In our family, since we commenced
using lack-Draught."
lhedtord's Black Draught Is purely
vegetable, and has been found 10 see,i-
late weak slonachs, aid digestion. Re-
iievc indigestion. colo, Wild, nausea
headache. sick stomach. and Similar
symptoms.
II has been In constant use for mors
iiian ~ years, and has benefited mora
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Your driggis. sells and recommends
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