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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
STICE PLEADS
NOT GUILTY
Walked Into Superior Court This
Morning to Make Plea to Coal
Theft Charge.

Hubert Stice, charged with the theft
of coal in recent information, but
who had not been arrested by the po-
lice, walked into the superior court
this morning of his own free will and
pleaded not guilty to the charge. Stice
said that he knew nothing about the
matter. He was released on his own
1t was reported to the police that
a special officer had arrested Bert
Griffith and Hubert Stice. Tuesday for
theft OF coal from the Evans Coal
company yards at Third and Bank
streets and that when the officer tel
ephoned to the police. Stice made his
escape.
Griffith was locked up and at first
pleaded not guilty to the charge. Yes
terday, however. he changed his plea
and was given thirty days in jail.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
CITY NEWS

Special sale on bridge cards, "
price at Odell's.
Mayor James Bell Of Burlington
was in Keokuk yesterday and called
at the city Offices.
Special sale on tally cards. place
cards and bridge cards, " price at
Odell's.
The city council has ordered a
warrant for $8.41 drawn in favor OF
William Reimbold, county treasurer,
for taxes on lot 5, in block IS, city
of Keokuk, for assessment against
John Lawton for the years 1915 and
1916, because Of blindness and dis
ability.
Special meeting Hardin lodge No.
20 A. F. & A. NJ, 5 p. m. Monday, Jan.
20. F. G. degree.
Several young people from Keo-
kuk high school orchestra will go to
Sandusky to assist Miss Leta e. Den
mire in recital to be given there
next Saturday. They are Miss Grace
Swanson. pianist; Miss Margaret Al
drich, flute; Harry Helwig, violin.
Theodore Kieth of Montrose will be
q soloist.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
RULINGS IN
SEVERAL CASES
Judge Hamilton Signs DEGREES IN
Several Matters Before Him
Today.

A number of rulings were made by
Judge Hamilton today in the district
court A decree of divorce Is granted
Clyde M Singleton from Bessie Sing
Teton. The motion for new trial IN
the Bank of Wayland VS.. MARITIME
Staidley was overruled. In the case
of Harry H. Weber VS.. the Hydraulic
Engineering company of Maine, a
motion to strike was sustained, and
motion for more specific statement
oyerruled in part. In Holquist VS..
Younker, motion for more specific
statement was overruled. In Bear
VS.. Sullivan, ct al, in reference to
Sullivan. plaintiffs motion
to strike was sustained and for more
specific statement overruled. The
same ruling was made with reference
to defendant, Swan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
BURLINGTON
FOR KEOKUk
Up River City Boosters Here for
Greater Iowa Association Con-
ference and Banquet.

Eleven boosters from Burlington
arrived in Keokuk this afternoon to
take part in the conference between
Keokuk business men and the
Greater Iowa association delegates.
Burlington, 1t Is said, is favoring
Keo,suk in the armor plate proposi-
ton and will work for its location at
this point, an act of courtesy which
ic certainly appreciated by the Keo-
kuk people who are doing everything
possible to land the government
plant.
The following men were in the
Burlington party: John Blaul, S. II.
Jones. William F. Mcfarland, c. S..
Hutchine. l. c. Mcconnell, J. M.
Storar, DR.. H. A. Leipziger, J. L. Ed
wards, ]. T. Remey, A. G. Oberle and
Luke Palmer. Mr.. Oberle is secre-
tary of the Burlington exchange.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
REPORT CARDS
ARE IN MAILS
High School Pupils Parents Will
Learn How Their Sons and
Daughters are Earring.

Reports for the last six weeks Of
the first semester OF high school are
in the mails today, and will reach
parents of the high school pupils to-
day or Monday. AS these reports
cover the result Of the mid-year
examinations, and as some OF the
students have not made passing
grades. particular attention Of tho
parents is called to these grades.
The general standard Of the report
cards for the last six weeks. or to
be exact, seven weeks, is satisfactory.
The new grade chart will be made
the flrst OF the week and students
will be able to see how far to the
right "the curve has been skewed."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
WORD OF DEATH
RECEIVED HERE
Mrs. James Martin WeIsh's Mother
Passes Away In Batavia,
New York.

Word has been received here Of
the death in Batavia, N. Y, two
weeks ago, OF Mrs. Solomon Masse.
mother of Mrs. James Martin Welsh.
of Chicago, who lived in Keokuk a
short time ago. Her death was due
to stroke Of paralysis which she
suffered on Christmas day.
Mrs. Masse was born In Buffalo on
April 4, 1S41, of French parents,
Joseph and Annette Roberts. She was
married at st. Peters church in Buff
falo to Solomon Masse on May 21,
1861, and came to Batavia to live I'm
mediately after her marriage, where
Mr.. Masse was engaged in the manu-
facture OF clothing and later in the
banking business. She had been a
resident Of Batavia ever since and
had lived at her late residence since
January 81. 1875. Her husband died
on December /. 1905.
Surviving Mrs. Afasse are three
daughters, Mrs. James Martin Welsh
of Chicago, ILL.,. formerly of Hornell;
Miss Marie Louise Masse OF Buffalo,
and Miss Antoinette Masse of Los
Angeles, Cal, and Albert s. Masse.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
GERMAN REPORT
ON WAR MOVES
Another Rumanlan Town Taken by
Storm in Hand to Hand
Engagement.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
= BERLIN. Jan. 20. (Vfa SayVlile
wireless. Capture of the Rumanian
town of Nanesti on the river Sereth
Yesterday by storm in hand to hand
fighting was announced In today's
official statement.
The capture was made, It is stated,
despite a heavy snow storm and poor
light, which impeded activity Of the
German artillery.
Capture of four hundred prisoners
ION Rumanian forces that repeated
desperate assaults on German posi-
lions north of the Sustta valley. was
also announced. In addition to these
losses by capture, the Rumanians left
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
FRAILEY is
CONGRATULATED
IOWA Senator Receives Call From
constituent, Approving Of Mis-
Vote on Wet Question.

had long distance telephone
can this morning congratulating me
ior my vote on the constitutional
: amendment resolution yesterday, SO
! guess it reflected the wishes of my
constituents" said Senator Frailey,
o =. OF the three who voted mo" on
s sne measure, according to the Des
Molnes Register.
MY reasons were about the same
- hose of Senator Scrip and SEN
~ oI Henigbaum. AS for the pledge
~ .ne party platform to submit the
nenament, my constituents were
LII IN favor of that this year, nor
mere they when / was elected. At
Guy rate, some of the republicans
wele not so particular about party
pIeages when they voted for the re-
Ussu OF the mulct law.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
DECLINE IN
ARRESTS NOTED
Were Fewer by Twenty Per Cent Last
Month Than In December
q Year. Ago.

The number Of arrests made by the
Keokuk police department In Decem-
Der, 1916, was considerably lower
than during December. 1915. records
show. Ffty-six arrests were made
last month for all causes. while the
record for December year ago was
seventy arrests. Thus last month.
twenty per cent fewer arrests were
made than a year ago.
Very few arrests have been made
this month and it is believed that the
record will be lowered again when
the month Is ended. There has been
a noticeable decline in the number of
arrests for drunkenness during the
last few weeks. The authorities have
been bothered mostly with petit thiev-
cry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
KEEPING TRACK
OF AUTOMOBILES
State VIII Send List Of Car Owners
Of Last Year Who Have Not
Paid 1917 License.

Although. the automobile plates is
sued last year are good FOR two more
years, there is no chance for auto
owners to slip by without paying the
state tax. This tax was due January
!. In the near future local county au-
thoritfes will be furnished with list
OF owners Of cars, who possessing
them last year. have not paid the 1917
license. From this It will be possible
Tor city authorities to check up cars
being used in Keokuk.
An automobile owner may pay his
taxes as late as April 1 without pen
atty. providing he does not use his
car until the license Is applied for
After April / the penalty mounts
rapidly.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
TOM STEELE
FOR CONGRESS
Contest Results In Recount Which Is
in Favor Of Democrat and
May Change Figures.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Jan. 20.-Con-
George c. SCOTS lead
of ISL was overturned and Contest
ant Tom Steele, present democratic
congressman, is given an apparent
lead of Sc in the eleventh district by
a recount today of the votes cast in
the second city precinct here. While
the recount was made before Special
Commissioner Hamilton, Scott, who
opposed the reopening Of the ballot
boxes will question the legality OF
the proceeding.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
JUNIOR CLASS
HAS SUPPER
Y. M. c. A. Boys Hear Reports Of the
Older Boys Conference Held
Recently 1t MarshaitoWn.

Members OF the junior class at the
Y. M. c. A. enjoyed a chicken pie sup
per last evening. About thirty boys
were present. and reports were re-
ceived from the delegates who at
tended the older boys conference held
at Marshalltown last month. Harold
Wyllie and Stanley McCutchan were
tne delegates chosen from the junior
class and these two boys gave inter
estlng reports Of the speeches and
group discussions Of the conference.
Leland Grout favored the boys with
violin solo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
FRAILEY WOULD
REFORM JURY
Lee Senator Thinks There Is Plenty
Of Chance for Improvement In
This Branch,

with all of this shouting for uni.
versal military service we should
have little more enthusiasm for uni
versal civil participation in affairs of
government" said Senator Frailey
yesterday, according to the Des
Moines Register.
1 I'm going to introduce a bill to
amend the jury laws. making it hard
"a for man to get excused. Just
~ We are getting the most undesir-
le classes on 1uries because We can
force mon 70 serve who could
0erve most intelligentIy."
Senator Frailey also intends to at
tempt to amend the paving laws
which now permit a city to construct
or reconstruct pavements by adding
the word repair
1T may act az a stitch in time"
he said. "and prevent city councils
from tearing up whole blocks OF paw
Ing to make little repair"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
FORMER KEOKUK
MAN IN NET
Hugh Hoskins Indicted by Grand jury
at Chicago-6ond Is
$4,000.

Hugh Hoskins, former Keokuk
negro, has been dragged into the net
cast by States Attorney Hoyne of
Illinois into the BLACK belt of Chica-
60.
Hoskins is one Of the twenty-one de-
fendents in indictments returned
Thursday by the Cook county grand
jury. The defendants are all charged
with Conspiracy to operate gambling
houses, houses Of prostitution, and to
tilt the saloon lid," according to the
charges listed in the Chicago Tribune.
Hoskins' bond is $4,000. He is
named as the proprietor of saloon at
3161 South State street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
SCROFULA AND ALL
HUMORS GIVE WAY

There are many things learned
from experience and observation that
the older generation SHOULD impress
upon the younger. Among them is
the fact that scrofula aud other
humors, which produce eczema. boils,
pimples and other eruptions, can be
most successfully treated with Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
This great medicine is a peculiar
combination OF remarkably effective
blood-purifying and health-giving
roots, barks and herbs, which are
gathered especially for It.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has stood the
test OF forty years
Get a bottle today-now-from
your nearest drug store. Always keep
II On hand.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20

l.
preached last night from the t5ri,
Stand in awe and sin not. he
quoted a number of portions of scrip
ture which en;oined against SHINING.
He said:
"Sin was not a mistake; 1t was not
a blunder; it was not the stumble
of 4 little child; it was lawlessness
and anarchy. Sin was not thing
TO be excused. II we are tmpolite,
then We may be asked to be ex-
cused. II we are discourteou5. then
we can apologize for the discourtesy.
But no one will ever find it possible
to 20 up to God and ask to be ex-
cused or offer to apologize. Sin must
be forgiven, not excused or apollo
gized for.
"Sin is the tragedy of the world.
Sin has caused all that is wrong in
this world, and it will continue to
blast the world wherever it Is al
lowed to remain. 1t brought trouble
to heaven, and the angels who
sinned were banished from heaven.
1t brought ruin to the first man in
the garden Of Eden who was pure
from the hand of God, and sent him
in hiding from God. 1t wrecked the
first family when Cain allowed jeal-
ousy and anger to make him the
murderer of his brother. Sin de-
stroyed the antedeluvians when after
Noah had preached righteousness for
40 years without the people repent
ing, God destroyed the world with
the flood.
"Sin destroyed the great cities OF
Sodom and Com orrah. and it will de-
stroy other cities that trifle with it.
Sin broke down Gods chosen race,
the children of Israel whom He de-
livered from Egypt. when they re-
belled and sinned against God. Sin
will ruin preacher as it did Judas
Iscariot if he doesn't keep it out of
his life. Sin will destroy member
of the official board as it did Ana
Mas and Sapphire IL they trif1e with
it. Sin will ruin the man in highest
authority as it did Pontius Plate.
We are forgetting that sin destroys
and are trying to correct it by better
but that is not enough.
Nothing but the cleansing blood OF
Jesus can cleanse from sin and bring
us back to God from whom our sin
has separated u.s."
No meeting tonight, but three SER
vices Sunday, 10:45 a. m. $500 p. m.
and 1880 p. m.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
Tribute TO Admiral Dewey.

UNITED Press Leased Wire service
Ell PASO, Texas, Jan. 20.-On the
stroke of nine o'clock today, forty
thousand soldiers on border duty here
stood motfonless one minute facing
northeast and saluted in honor of Adj
miraI George Dewey. The ceremony
took place at the hour the funeral
was being held in Washington. All
the military bands played dirges.
In the city Of FL Paso all traffic was
stopped while civilians removed their
hats and fAced toward Washin&toA
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
CITY TO ORDER
NEW SIDEWALKS
Council viii Make Survey Of City
to See Who're Paving 10
Required.

Along with other improvements
contemplated for this year. the city
council expects to order In number
of new cement sidewalks. These will
be largely to replace old and worn
out or dangerous brick walks.
The council will shortly mako a
survey OF the city and where it is
found new walks are required. these
Twill be ordered.
This sidewalk paving, with the
street and sewer program planned
for spring, will put Keokuk In the
front rank of improved Iowa cities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20

WE WILL RECEIVE applications for
we'll equipped merchandise man or
manager OF department store carry
ing yard goods, ready-to-wear and kin
bred lines. Applicant must be thor
oughly qualified to take complete
charge of the merchandising or COM
plete charge of management of store.
Excellent opportunities afforded to
those who can qualify. Be explicit In
first letter, giving complete history of
former business connections. All cor
respondence will be held in strictest
confidence. Apply by mail and IL pos
sible send photograph along. Lock
Box 1919. Madison Square Branch Post
office, New York
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Kearnes of Burlington is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. F: G. Overton, 6O2
Franklin.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Lingo left yes
terday for their home at Kansas City
after visit with their parents, MI.
and Mrs. e. r. Oiler.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
Car SHORTAGE Order.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-HoldinS
present car shortage conditions are
"serieus and require immediate re-
lief" and that '.the supply of coal in
many communities is Inadequate, the
Interstate commerce commission to-
day directed the immediate return OF
ali foreign coal cars and railroad
nwned or controlled refrigerator cars
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
More Warnings.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-A British
warship is again sending warnings to
allied merchantmen to be on the
lookout for a German raider believed
to be near the Atlantic steamship
lanes near this port, wireless sta
tons reported today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
PROHIBITION is
LIVELY ISSUE
Record Vote to be Taken In Iowa
House Next Week on Amend
mont Passed by Senate.
rBy United Press.]

BY UQ1LeQ TTeSS.J
DIES MONIES, Jan. 20.-The way
was cleared in the house today for a
record vote on the prohibitory amend
ment, which has already passed the
senate.
Chairman Klinker Of the house COM
mittee on constitutional amendments
this morning presented the unanimous
report of the committee favoring the
prohibitory amendments passage
Klinker's motion to make the vote on
the amendment special order OF
business next Thursday afternoon,
was carried.
A vote was not taken on the issue
today because many house members
left Des Moines after the Friday ses
sion and some may not be IN attend
ance again before Thursday. Mem
bers whose plans prevent constant at
tendance. requested Klinker to Tx
upon Thursday for an aye and
may" vote.
Not more than three or perhaps
five representatives are expected TO
vote mo" ON the prohtbitory amend
ment Thursday. It's passage Is GER
tain.
The date for the peoples vote Oh
the amendment is proving real prob
lem for the legislature. Economy aa'
vocates are opposed to spending $780,
900 to 100000 for d special election.
Party leaders, on the other. hand, rear
the effects of a prohibition election
on the same day with general state
election in 1918 or even the primary
Of that year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
Cotton Report.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service]
NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-Cotton fu-
lures broke $3.50 to nearly 50 a bale
before bear selling based on German
raider activity during the short ses-
sion of the cotton exchange today.
The close was weak, off % to 81
points. May closed at 17:15 cents a
pound, July at liza.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
Three Lives Lost,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 20.-Three
men were killed and four others
slightly burned early today in a fire
which destroyed the Ross hotel, q
three story frame building. The men
were transients.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
SHOP MEETINGS
HELD THIS WEEK
Evangelist and Assistants Visit Three
keokuk Industrial
Plants.

Shop meetings have been conducted
this week at various shops and indus
trial plants. Meetings have been
held so far at the Harrison Box COM
pany, Hawkeye Pearl Button factory
and Standard Four Tire company.
The speaker was Evangelist Huff.
who was assisted by Rev. F. c. Ed
wards, H. F. Kruger, H 7. Orsborn
and C. d. Durgee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
Arrested for Smuggling.

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, Jan. 90
Leopold Sanchez, Gonzales Flores and
Serviano Flores today were indicted
by the federal grand jury on charges
Nov. 10, 1916 They were arrested and
gave bonds to appear IN court Mon
dAy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
French War Report.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
PARIS, Jan, 20.-A violent artil-
lery action in the region Of Pleses
De Roye was the only activity re-
ported from the west front today in
the official statement Elsewhere on
the front 1t was quiet.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20

to their own lines when received
empty or when their bills of lading
are removed.
Such cars received under load"
the commission orders, must be for
warded to destinations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
Over One Hundred Bills.

DIES MONIES, Jan. 20.-With viz
tual disposition of the prohibitory
amendment, introduction Of the lead.
ing Issues Of the session and total
of more than 100 bills on file in bon
branches, the Iowa legislature made
fair progress in the second week OF
the thirty-seventh biennial session
closing today.
Related to legislative matters was
Thursdays meeting between Attorney
General Havner and the railroad at
torneys, which decided to enter upon
a. st1icter liquor law enforcement
program.
The Whitmore temperance bills
were slightly advanced toward com
mfttee report by two public hearings.
A number of insurance measures
were offered and the road issue was
covered in several bills introduced.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
AGED MONTROSE
WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. Emma Hausnnan passed Away
3. Settlers Home In Marshall
town Today.
Especial to The Gate City.l

Especial to The Gate C1ty.]
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, Jan. 90
Mrs. Emma Hausman, 81 years old,
widow of August Hausman, and for
mer resident of Montrose, died at the
soldiers home here this morning from
heart disease.
She had been at the home for six
years. John Shaw, a son lives at
Montrose.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20

WANTED SALESAIEN-Prefer man
with clothing. tailoring or retail
experience to take charge OF an
agency for new proposition to be plac'
ed In every county. No investment
required. II you can qualify it means
at least s25 to $40 weekly Profitable,
permanent business. McGregor Co.,
500 So. Franklin, Chicago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20

WOMEN WANTED-Full time. SIC,
spare time, CSC an hour, selling
guaranteed Wear Proof hosiery 20
wearer. Experience unnecessary. In
ternational Stocking Mills. Norris
town, Pa.
MARRY for wealth, happiness. Hun
dreds rich, attractive, congental,
willing to wed. Photos free. Mrs.
Warn, 243 N. Coronado, Los Angeles.
Cal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
Next HEARING In New York.

limited Press Leased Wire Service1
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-The next
leak investigation hearing will be
held at the New York custom house
Tuesday morning, the house rules
committee decided today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20

MACHINIST WANTED well ex-
perienced with lathe, boring mills.
milling machines. Norton grinders.
and planners. Must be accurate work
ers, proficient with the use Of my
promoters and we'll supplied with ma
chinists' tools. Good hourly rate and
premium. Steady work. State age
and experience. Apply Hart-Parr
Company, Charles City. Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20

FOR SALE-Grocery store on north
side, doing good business. Ideal To-
cation. Owner leaving city. This is
splendid opportunity. e L. Aldrich
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-20
THE WANT COLUMN

FOR SALE-Household goods at 915
Franklin street. Call Monday morn
ing.