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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Daily stock Letter.


United Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, April 26.-The New
York Evening Sun financial review to-
day said:
The vigorous raid against the short
interests which developed in yester-
day afternoons session, was carried
over to today with increasing impetus,
bearing many industrial issues to new
high levels for the current year and
practically the entire list to top prices
on this movement.
Save for few soft spots, like St.
Paul, the railway department was
firm, but the demand was restricted.
On the other hand, trading in the in
dustrials was more animated than for
several weeks, with total sales approx
imating a million shares.
It is to be considered, however, that
the market is still in the hands Of the
professional element, that is to say, but
there is but a very limited amount Of
either buying or selling on the part of
outsiders.
In the afternoon, trading subsidized
som ewhat and irregularity and prices
development with recessions were
quite general from the high level OF
the day. Following the meeting of
steel trade interests, arranged on gov
eminent orders, there were mateial
reactions in steel shares to near the
previous closing level. For instance,
U. 8. Steel which touched 117a in the
afternoon sold down to 116k, with
later fractional fluctuations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
CITY NEWS.

A marriage license has been Is
sued to William W. Jordan 40, Of Sa-
vanah and Jessie G. Faber 38, OF Han
nibal.
William W. Jordan and Jessie c.
Faber were married by James S. Bur-
rows, justice of the peace, this morn
ing The groom Is from Savannah and
the bride from Hannibal.
A delegation from the rural dis
tricts of the county were at Fort
Madison today to meet Assistant At
torney General G. A. Robbins who is
on his way to Keokuk to participate
in the water power tax hearing here
tom orrow. The delegation were
urging on the attorney general the
ACCESSIBILITY Of raising the assess
ment of the water power company.
The hearing in this case as to
the assessment will be held tomor-
row morning in the city council
chambers.
1t was reported to the police to-
day that. 200 feet of electric drop
cord wire, valued at So, had been
stolen from shed In the rear Of
the home Of J. VIII Huiskamp, 202
Blondeau street, yesterday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
puts a stop to wiIkerson.

limited Press Leased Wire SerVlce.l
DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 26.-Gov,
ernor Harding has signed the Dill
which is reported to be INTENDED 20
suppress the activities OF Detective
Wilkerson in Montgomery county on
the Villisca ak murders.
The bill provides that any persons
attempting improperly to influence or
lntimidate Jurors or public officials by
threatening letters or by public speech
shall be fined not to exceed $1,000 OF
be imprisoned not to exceed one year.
1t also provtdes for obtaining an in
junction against such acts.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
LOCAL STATION
is COMPLIMENTED
Claim Reports Turned In by Rock Is
iano Here, Best on Entire Sys-
tenn, Officials Of Railroad
Reports.

The local Rock Island railroad Off.
ces and III. T. Flood, foreman of the
freight department have been highly
cOmplimented on the claim reports
| sent out from here, in letters received
! from w. O. Bunger Of Chicago, gener-
al superintendent of claims and A. T..
| Abbott Of Des Moines, head of the
Iowa division OF the railroad.
The service rendered here in this
respect is declared to be better than
at any of the thirty-three hundred sta
tons on the entire Rock Island sys-
tenn. Mr. Burgers letter to Mr..
Flood was In part, as follows:
For some time our attention has
been called to the excellent o. S. & d.
reports emtnating from Keokuk, which
understand are rendered by you.
am free to say that there is no other
station on the Rock Island lines from
which we are receiving such excellent
reports, as from Keokuk, and I wish
to express my appreciation to you for
the excellent and commendable man
ner In which these reports are coming
to U.S."
In commenting on this letter. A. T.
Abbott, In communication to G. r.
Milligan, local Rock Island agent,
said:
This certainly is pleasing to me
and I consider 1t a compliment, not
only to Mr.. Flood and yourself, but to
this division. When we come to con-
slider the magnitude Of the great Rock
Island system and the tribute paid to
Mr.. Flood for rendering such good
service, and mention that there is no
other station on the Rock Island lines
from which Mr.. Bunger is receiving
such excellent reports, Is something
to be proud of, and l desire to also
compliment Mr.. Flood, and to say that
our Keokuk station standing so high
in the ranks of our great railroad, is
due to work OF this kind"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

and the United States. The original
blacklist covered eighty-five business
firms. Several have since been added.
Great Britain announced her black
list in July 1916. It was a formal list
ing Of certain firms all over the world
with whom British citizens were for
hidden to trade. Nearly hundred
American firms were included in this
prescribed catalogue.
On July 26, Acting Secretary of
State Polk registered Americas en-
phatic protest at this discrimination in
a note addressed to Sir Edward Grey.
The blacklist, this note said, had been
received with most painful surprise
by the United States and the govern
ment was constrained to regard 1t as
inconsistent with true, justice, sincere
amity and impartial fairness which
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Nav Wheat at So. so.

CHICAGO, April 26.-May wheat
TODAY scared to $3.50, the highest
price since Just after the civil war.
Toward the close, however, speculat-
ors scared by the highest prices, took
their profits and May went back to
S254A, just So above last nlgn1s
close
Other wheat months, after aenoss
as violent gains. registered loss
over the opening. Corn and oats tol'
lowed wheat.
Cash grains kept their advance
no. 2 red wheat closed at s2.se a
hushel. No. white corn at Sl.o4;
standard oats at 75&c; rye at S2.o2A
and barley at S1.56,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Great Cattle Sale.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
DIES MONIES. Iowa, April 26.-Sec-
rotary Corey, OF the state board of
agriculture, on his return to the state
house today from the Hereford cattle
sale held in Norway, Iowa, by Cyrus
Eow, stated it was the biggest sale
ever held in Iowa. One hundred AMI
fifty-six head of pure bred stock sold
Tor a total Of $135,000. Over 1000
people attended from all parts of the
United States.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Adopt Demurrage Rates.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
DIES MONIES, Iowa, April 26.-The
state railroad commission has decided
to adopt for state traffic the same de-
murrage rates recently odered by the
interstate commerce commission on
interstate traffic. This rate will be 81
a day for the first FIVE days and SIS a
day for each day thereafter. These
rates will go into effect May first and
continue for one year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
THE WEATHER.

[U. s. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau1.
For Keokuk and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight; Friday rain and con-
tinued cold.
For Iowa: Partly cloudy Aeast,
probably rain west portions tonight.
Friday rain; continued cold
For Missouri: Increasing cloud!-
ness and slightly warmer tonight, fol
lowed by showers west and central
portions. Friday showers. {
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Pond apartments.

the incident, which he considers In
significant, in order to allay fear that
sensational reports may have created
the impression that order is not IN
force in Petrograd. He said quiet
prevails and life and property are
safe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

should characterize the dealings OF
friendly governments with one an
other"
In the diplomatic interchange which
followed, England refused to relax the
blacklist on American firms mention
ed and the matter remained still an
issue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
signed Forty Bills.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DES MONIES. Iowa, April 26.-Gov-
ernor Harding signed about forty bills
today. including the law allowing den
lists and veterinarians to obtain liquor
for professional use and the bill au-
thorizing absent voters to register by
mall.
The governor signed the bill provid-
ing punishment for improper use Of
the national flag.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Preparing Note to Allies.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
PETROGRAD, April 26.-The new
Russian government is preparing
note to her allies, further explaining
her war aims, it was announced to-
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
CITY NEWS.

John Miller pleaded guilty today
in the superior court to the larceny
OF a suit Of clothes from A. Nelson
at the McManus quarries and was
sentenced to thirty days in the
county Jail by Judge Mcnamara.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Report to AIlay Fear.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Threat-
ened attacks upon the American
embassy at Petrograd were de-
scribed in detailed reports from Am
bassador Francis to the state de-
partment today under date Of April
"a.
The ambassador stated he reported
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Advertising Starts Nav I

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service, I
WASHINGTON, April 26.-Nation-
al advertising Of the $4,000, OOO, 900
war bond issue will probably begin
May 1, 1t was learned at the treasury
department today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
AmicabIe Adjustment.

NnIICdUfC EN0J1oeITESIt|
70 the Editor of The Gate City:
Since the insertion of the letter
from the civil service commission
which appears on the editorial page Of
this issue of The Gate City the matters
therein complained of have been adj
justed to the satisfaction Of all parties
concerned.
The commission admit that they
we're in error in some things.
RALPH. B. SMITH,
Chairman Civil Service Commission.
X eokuk, Iowa, April 20.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
PERSONALS.

Frederick MacMurray, the violin
list who created such favorable i'm
preston at the Grand Sunday, has
located permanently in Keokuk.
Frank N Woolley is visiting his
father, w. B. Woolley.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
FUNERAL NOTICE.

KENNEY-The funeral Of the late
John L. Kenney will be held from St
Peters Catholic church, FAday morn
ing at 9 o'clock, Friends invited.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Weather Conditions.

Showers from the upper Missis-
sippi to the lake region, and heavy
snow in upper Michigan have attend
ed the depression which is moving
through the upper lake region this
morning, and has been followed by
cooler weather from the plains to the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Voice Of the People

1.-THE Gate City does not assume re
sponsibility for views expressed bv
correspondence Writers of communi.
cations must furnish their Names
not necessarily for publication. but
for the information of the editor.]
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
Don't matter II broken. l pay one
to ten dollars per set Send by parcel
post and receive check by return mail.
L. Mazer, 2007 s. 9Th ST., Philadelphia,
Pa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

WANTED-To loan money on furni
ture. pianos. live stock. etc. on easy
payments. Strictly private. Phone
s63. Keokuk Loan Co. Over Mtller's
shoe store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
N|:EJ5ss:s23|S:
Caii Black $40
far EaelAtv Ed1t0A.
Mothers, Study Club
Gait Black 61o
FOR Society Edltor.

The Mothers Study club will be en-
tertained by Mrs. ]. w. Marsh, sos
Franklin street, Saturday Afternoon at
800 o'clock. Mrs. N. s. Lowitz will be
the leader.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

WANTED-Names and address OF
player-piano owners. Something OF
interest for them. Duncan-3chell Bur
niture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

buy hens, also little
chicks Call Red 1901.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
River Bulletin.

The river will remain nearly sta
tionary from Davenport to Warsaw
during the next 4S hours.
Local Observations.
April Bar Their. Wind. Weather.
25 Z p. m. :. %. 93 Al w Cldy
26 Z a. m. :. 80. O9 80 w Clear
Stage Of river at a. m, 10 feet, 3
tenths.
Change in "a hours, rise 1 tenth.
Mean temperature. April %, as.
Highest, so.
Lowest, AZ.
Lowest last night, SO.
FRIED a. GOSEWISGH.
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
VISITING Here.

Mrs. Harry e. Douglas and daugh-
ter, Rosemary, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, are
the guests of Mr.. and. Mrs. Elmer G.
Weisman, 1910 Leighton avenue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
WANTED.

MEN WANTED to learn barber trade.
Top wages after few weeks. Write
Moler Barber College. $40 N. 9th ST.,
st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

Qualifications: single, temperate,
understand handling boiler and doing
general repair work. See Pond.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
BLACKLIST
is WITHDRAWN
EnoIand Takes Names Of Hundred
American Firms OF List Made
Up Last
July,

| United Press Leased Wire Service
LONDON, April 26.-The foreign Of
flee announced this afternoon that the
against American firms
had been withdrawn.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Reeeption Tonight.

Reception Tonight.
A reception in honor Of Rev. and
Mrs. J. H. Matthias will be held in the
parlors of the First Baptist church
this evening from 500 until 1000
o'clock.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR SAIIE-Cheap. Rubber tired
phaeton in excellent condition. Has
scarcely been used at all. Overland
Irwin Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

[Raising of the blacklist will re-
move the only real issue that ever
threatened iIl-feeling between England
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR ,SALE-1 ,multigraph, 1 dtcta-
phone, 2 Underwood typewriters, l
Burroughs adding machine. See ]. F.
& N. M. emith, 511 Blondeau.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Choir Gives Reception.


Last evening in st. Johns parish
house the members of the choir of the
church gave a reception in honor OF
Mr.. John Norton and Master William
Crockett Mr.. Norton played, Master
Crockett sang two groups OF songs and
Mr.. Eugene Carter gave some violin
selections. The men and boys OF the
choir, under direction Of Mr.. George
w. Barnes, choirmaster, sang two
songs. Both Mr.. Norton and his
young protege have won warm places
in the hearts Of Keokuk audiences,
and a return engagement of the two
for next fall is anticipated.
Red Cross Chapter.
A meeting of the Red Cross chap
ter was held at the Y. w. c.. A. We'd
nesday afternoon. The following new
members were listed for enrolment:
Mrs. R. G. Horne, Miss Baldwin, Mrs.
G. c. Johnson, Mrs. ]. N. D. Dickinson,
Mrs. J. L. Scadding, Mrs. George
Smith, Miss D. Toole, Mrs. E. Ross
Baker, Mrs. Hugh J. Robertson, Mrs.
A. Weber, Miss Madeline Marley. Dit
ferent clubs around town will form
auxiliaries, and the Alpha Trist Card
club is taking up the work under the
direction of Mrs. l. A. Hamill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR RENT-F'our rooms furnished
complete for housekeeping. Modern
North side. Address "B", this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
FOR GALE.

FOR SALE-Navy beans for plant.
Wholesale cost $1,000 per bushel.
bushel. Have a man who will furn-
ish seed to responsible farmer for
half the crop. Henry Stricken, 219
Johnson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

teams for dirt work.
KeoEuk Brick and Tile co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR RENT modern furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. 222
Concert st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

WANTDD-Boy with bicycle. for all
day work. Royal Cloak Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

WANTED-Gtone dresser, expert
enced mill help and sack sewers.
Address Employment" care Gate
City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR RENT-Furnished room, modern
Tel Red 1882. 619 High st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR SALE-Household goods, tnclud
ing one new Majestic range. r. G.
snyder, 1922 Reid.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR RENT-Alexander apartments,
furnished for housekeeping, 9th
and Leighton. Phone Black 1880.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR RENT room and 6 room
house, close to car barn. Enquire
1915 Palean.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR SALE-Good baseburner and
new 7x9 tent. Call Red 1894.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

WANTDD-Boys and young men to
learn shoe making trade. Call ON A.
F. Mueller. at Shoe Factory.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR SALE-A large s room house.
almost new, all modern. full lot.
large garage. Phone Black 1912 or call
| at 1912 Concert st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
FOR RENT.

FOR RENNT-Nfcely furnished mod
ern room, with sleeping porch. Close
in. Telephone 1880.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

FOR SALE-One light work team.
Price 1925. Address "C' this office,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

A sSEMBLYMEN WANTED-steady
work. Apply American Cement Ma
chine Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

WANTED Experienced mattresses at
Syngel Cafe, 81 per week.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-24

a great set back TO the commercial
growth OF that place.
Cricket Hicks went 10 IickYlle sat
urday and stood around the bank for
a long time, until the men inside
caught him wishing he was the CASH
Ter
slim Pickeus SAYS a fishing worm
does not amount 10 much, and could
never catch a fish il il did not have
the fishing hook TO give il some back
bone.
An attempt has been made TO place
blemish on the fair name Of that
sterling organization, the Excelsior
FiddlnE band, by a man who lives on
the east end OF Musket Ridge. He
has been telling IL around that the
band always picks dark night 10
premises.
lobe Noseley says so or 90 years
is plenty long enough for person 10
live unless they are on pension.
The Hog Ford still house has been
closed for repairs. The contract for
the improvements was let TO Ellick
Hellwanger, as he is the one who tore
it up
The editor Of the Tickviue Tidin-s
was in HOgwallow this week for the
first time. Everybody expected TO see
a smarter looking man than they did.
Ellick Hellwanger goes TO church
nearly every time now. He usually
goes around by the public road, as the
path leading across the fields TO the
church is too straight and narrow
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-07-24
- u = -
Helen returned- SIC was 10

"Oh, I don't care dear
Il = Helen returned She was too
happy at the prospect Of a trip to
Couey 20 worry about how they went
Warren had come home from the Of
flee hot and tired and had suggested
that they 90 down there and have a
shore dinner. Helen had not been 20
Couey Island In several years. and the
memory OF her last trip fingered ia
her mind
Somehow there was a casting Off
OF conventional trappinEs about go
ing down there. one must perforce
accept the standards OF the good
natured crowd that is always TO be
found at COuey and there Is CANA
raderie about its uumistakable at
mosphere that is not 10 be found any
where else.
Wen 20 down by boat then. it's
coolest, and We can come back any
way we like"
Helen dressed simply fin a white
linen coat and skirt. After they had
started she wished vaguely that she
had suggested asking another couple.
Four made the fun so much better,
but as Warren had not spoken OF 10.
she hesitared about mentioning
change of plan. and they secured
good seats on a boat that was not TOO
crowded and proceeded 10 enjoy the
evening TO the full
Trip Proves Delightful.
The trip down was cool and the air
was refreshing. The day had been
uncomfOrtahly warm and Warren en-
loved everything They had their
shore dinner, took IN some rides where
Warren chuckled and Helen screamed
and were ready to come back at g
o'clock.
That's what 7 call a regular eve-
ming" Warren said cOntentedly as
they strOlled along toward the boat
The trip down had been so thoroughly
enjoyable that they had decided 10
looking forward 20 O lovely cool ride
IN the best part OF the evening Tho
crowd was not too great Helen and
Warren ensc0uced themselves COM
young people filled 20 the hrim with
life and the enthusiasm OF youth.
Helen observed the girls and BOYS
with keen enjoyment II always
amused and interested her 20 study
human nature. and the remarks OF the
crowd. although crude, were funny in
the main
she turned to Warren after a few
minutes smiling amuSedIT only 10
meet his face dark as q thunder
cloud.
What's the matter. DEAR
Matter he retorted. matter
enough ct wonder If we are going
to be forced TO stand for that pack
Of hoodlums all evening"
They don't mean any harm said
Helen pacificaily. wishing that War
rem would not talk so loud.
ITS an outrage fumed Warren
Enough 10 disgust any decent man
We can't change our seats either nm
less we want TO give up places by the
rail"
We'll. don't paw any attention.
dear" Helen urged They'll stop
when We sail"
The laughter and calling back and
forth gave way after a little while
TO singing. Some Of the couples
edged closer together. too. and 20 was
impossible TO avoid seeing the SUR
reptitiOus sISyl1rkinE going on all
about Helen discreetly avoided con-
versatiou. for Warren looked bored
and Disguised. 1t was plain that the
evening as far as he was concerned
was over.
Well" he snapped as they locked.
and he and Helen were on their way