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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
Life Long Resident Of Keokuk Died
at His Home Here Early This
Afternoon-in Failing
Health Several Years.
WAS BORN HERE IN 1864
Worked for Years 40 Clerk In Local
stores and Was Member Of
Retail Clerks
Union,

Harry Edward Elmore, 81 years
old, a lifelong resident Of Keokuk,
died at his home. 1903 Blondeau
street. this afternoon at 1890 o'clock.
He had been In failing health for the
last four and one-half years, and
death was due to nervous break
down.
Mr.. Gilmore was single and was
born in Keokuk November 16, 1864,
the SCH Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas FL
more, pioneer residents Of this city.
For number Of years he was en-
ployed as clerk in lSchouten's bak-
cry and in Reiner's grocery. and he
was well known in the city. Mr.. Ell
more was a man of exemplary habits
and his friendship was valued by a
wide circle of acquaintances, all OF
whom will learn with regret Of his
death. Due to III health he was fore
ed to retire from active business life
several years ago. He was a mem
Der OF the Retail Clerks union.
The survivors are three sisters,
Mrs. Sarah DaLong OF this city, with
whom he had made his home for a
number of years; Mrs. Mary Bach
man, of Des Moinss, Iowa; Mrs. Har-
~ Martin, Of Kahoka, Missouri; and
one brother, William D. Elmore, OF
st. Louis. The funeral arrangements
have not been made.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
GOVERNOR
VETOES BILL
Non Partisan Judiciary Law Still Ir
Force In Iowa and Party Circle
Remains off
Ballot.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DIES MONIES. Iowa, May 1.-THE
Iowa non-partisan judiciary law and
the statute keeping the party circle off
the ballot were saved today when Gov
ernor W. L. Harding vetoed bill re-
pealing them.
In a typewriter statement eight
sheets long. the governor elaborated
on three reasons for the veto:
He duhted the constitutionaiity
of the assembly's procedure on the
bill; =,
2-He said judges could not well
wear a party label and the ermine at
the same time;
s-He held that putting the circle
back on the ballot would place a
premium on ignorance and add to in.
dolent voting.
The governor pointed out that the
title of the bill did not cover its IN
tent, a violation Of the state const1tu-
ton. he claimed.
"The trend OF the best thought
said the veto, as toward elim1na-
ton of the party label from the
judiciary. :.
"The party circle Is relic of tho
DAYS when men voted their prejudices
rather than their convictions"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
VOLUNTEERING
THEIR SERVICES
charles II. Leas, J-., and Miss Helen
Leas, Son and Daughter Of
Former Residents In
Service.

Charles H. Leas, Jr., and Miss Helen
Leas. son and daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles H. Le6s. ST., former
keokuk residents. will enter service
ne in the aviation CORPS. the other
a Red Cross work. The Decatur pa.
er contains the following OF interest
Keokuk people concerning these
wo young people:
Charles H. Leas, Jr.. son OF Mr.
nd Mrs. C. H. Leas, ST., Of 7e0 South
Webster street, left Wednesday for
enerson Barracks. having enlisted
+ service in the aviation corps.
! Miss Helen ]. Leas. trained grad
] tie nurse from st. Luke's hospital,
hicago, has written to her parents.
IT. and Mrs. c. H. Leas. that she has
Volunteered for duty in France and
that It may be possible that she may
be required to go forward without
having an opportunity to come home
Ind say goodbye"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
FISHERMEN TO
STAGE CONTEST
Keokuk Rod and Gun Club at Meet
ing Held Last Night
Plan Unique
Affair.

A hsherman's contest will be
staged by the Keokuk Rod and Gun
club. it was decided at the meeting
held last night. The session was an
nteresttng one, reports being made
IN the matter Of Incorporation, let
tor was read from the attorney gen
eral, and there were several otnel
matters Of business taken up during
the evening. -,
The contest between fishermen VIII
he to see who can catch the largest
Ash and the greatest number. Fish
stories will not suffice. and water
puppies, dog-fish and similar water
inhabitants will not count IN the
score
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
FILED
FOR COMMISSION
r. o. Davis 10 Suing G. F. Dennis for
$146 Alleged to Be Due
Judgment is
Entered.

Suit has been filed in the district
court by F. O. Davis VS.. G. F. Den
mis-. Plaintiff claims of defendant the
sum of $146 alleged to be due for
commission on sale of Standard -Four
Tire company's stock and for casing
for tire.
In the case of Moore, administrator,
VS.. the Atchison. Topeka and Santa
Fe railroad, Judgment for $3.50 has
been entered. Defendant confessed
Judgment to this amount
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
WAS KNOCKED
DOWN BY TRAIN
D. Leach Badly Bruised In Acei-
dent Which Happened Last
Evening Under Fifth
Street Bridge.

L. D. Leach. 1925 Missouri avenue.
was struck and knocked down by a
rain about 5 o'clock last evening
Under the Fifth street bridge. Mr..
leach was walking too close to the
rack and the train struck him as it
vent by. He was taken to ST.
oseph's hospital and is being attend
ID by Drs. Fegers and Gray.
His face is cut and bruised and his
eft arm and side and right hip
bruised. No bones are broken and
his condition Is not considered seri-
big
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
CHURCH BOOK
IS ISSUED
Directory Of St. Johns and Missions
Under lts Care Has Been
Complied.

A directory Of st. Johns Episcopal
church, complete n every detail has
been issued for the current year.
Rev. John C. Sage is rector in charge
of the church. The directory includes
the missions under the care OF St.
Johns, also. There are pictures or
the church, the rectory, the rector
and other church officials. together
with the names of the officers OF the
various societies, and the names OF
the membership of the church.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
CITY NEWS.

"A marriage license was issued
Today to Harley S. Boggs. 81. and
1aisy E. Kirkpatrick. 10. Of Keokuk,
Harold Hanson of this city sue.
fessfully passed the preliminary
Examination for the marine corps, at
burlington. and left this afternoon
OF Peoria. where he will take the
second examination.
special for Saturday only. coun.
|fy outter 35c, at Higham's.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
Hayday Of the Farmer.

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: No mat
ter how soon the war may end, and
the end is yet not in sight, the coming
years are going to be great ones for
the farmer. The world has used up
its surplus, and Is now living from
hand to mouth. It will take Europe
years to rehabilitate itself after the
war. This means that the demand
for farm products from this country
will be heavy for years to come and
that farm lands are almost certain to
appreciate in value. II you have it in
mind to buy farm, this is certainly
the time to get busy You can never
buy it cheaper than now.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
EQUAL Suffrage Bridge Party.

EQUAL Suffrage 0TIOSS = N.Y.
The bridge party given yesterday
afternoon by the Equal Suffrage asso-
citation at the home OF Mrs. u. "
Weissenberger, No. Park place. was
a very successful affair. The house
was decorated in flags. the American
French, English and Belgian hags
were displayed. Since the party was
a Red Cross and Belgian relief bene'
At, the pictures of the king and queen
of Belgium were hung above the
mantle with the Belgian flag. The
score cards were in red, white and
blue. The flowers used in decoration
of the rooms were red and white
tulips. Bridge was played at fifteen
tables. the favors were given to Mrs
Johnson Haywood, Miss Laura Alton
Mrs. George W. Delaplaine and Mrs
Roger Gordon OF Hamilton. Inc
favors were suggestive OF the tim es
one was handsome flag for patriot
ism. work basket with accessories
for thrift, a silver candlestick for
light and for the n. c. of L., wicker
basket in fancy colors filed with new
potatoes and decorated in punches OF
parsley. The flowers were the gift
of Mrs. G.. M. Rich and the favors
were given by Mrs. w. G. Blood
Miss Bess Blood and Mrs. Weissen
berger. Orange ice and individual
cakes were served by eight OF the
Row Scouts of troop 2. They were
dressed in uniform and did their part
.plendidly. The scouts were La
Monte weissenberger. Cecil Malone
Dsa Oo1Itsson John BurTOwS
Howard Eckles. Junior Little, Roeers
McCutchan and John Thoemy. Miss
Madeline Marley was chairman OF
the social committee which planned
The afternooa's entertainment
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
MAY Parry Last NIght.

The Ladies' society OF st. Francis
de Sales church entertained a very
large company at their May party
last night at Cameron's hall. Cards
vere nIayed at ten tables and dane
Ing was enjoyed to the music OF
Agnes orchestra. The party was
planned by the officers OF the society
Mrs. Howard Connable, Mrs. George
Higgins and Miss Helen Morgan, ana
wa. very delightful affair socially.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
Belmont Club Entertained.

The Belmont Cosmopoliton club
was entertained yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. May Sorenson. Mrs. Robert
Wygle presided and Mrs. Hagmeyer
served as secretary. The Red Cross
work was discussed and the yarn for
knitting socks was given out Deli
cious refreshments were served by
the hostess at the close of the after
noon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

~; ny tnihg SO simple, mild and inexpen-
nv 1 wen can stop the itching and burning
.,asIANTLY! And they find it still
ila ~ wonderful that the improvement
-. permanent and that Resinol really
: lives ives away the eruption completely in
very short time. Perhaps there is q
S pos surprise like this in store for
~. Resinol Ointment and Resinol
0oap are sold BY all druggists.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
PERSONALS.

Lieutenant Ralston Hayden Of the
Michigan University naval reserve
Is in Keokuk for two days visit
with his parents, Prof. and Mrs. P. G.
Hayden.
Gerard Huiskamp and Harold POM!
are in Keokuk for short visit.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
A Good Soap For Babv Skin

,oo a good baby soap should contain
yo utni ing healing properties to pre-
babies BAH; .ne rashes and chafings to which
physicians recommend Resinoi Soap.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

| Afternoon Bridge Club.
| Mrs. Stephen Irwin was hostess to
| the young women Of the Afternoon
| Bridge club today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
Mother,a Study Club

The Mothers Study club at its last
meeting elected officers who will
serve for the next club year: Mrs.
James Fulton. president; Mrs. O. G..
Mandt, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

1fat use Of Resinol
ointment and Resinol
sSoap usually gives is
..hacredible. After all
.Ae suffering they have
endured and all the use.
less treatments they
ea spent good money
sof' they cannot believe
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
It's Wonderful How
Resino! Stops Itching

10 those who have endured for years
sne itching torrents Of eczema or other
such subscriptions, the relief that the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

provide q right of way for so foot
road throughout the said addition to
the county road system.
Supervisor Hosier voting aye.
Supervisor Maxwell voting aye.
Supervisor DeRosear voting aye.
1. HOSIER. Chairman.
Attest: G. T. Hull, County Auditor.
On motion the county engineer was
instructed to prepare specifications
and advertisements for bids for the
Improvement of the Jollyville hill,
Green Bay township, Lee county,
Iowa, and the construction OF the
Sharon church bridge, Harrison
township, the hearing of the bids for
said improvements to be had at
1000 o'clock q. m. Wednesday, May
8, 1917.
/, A number Of residents OF Lee
county representing the different or
ganizations of the Grange. and Anti
Horse Thief association appeared be-
fore the board asking that the board
by their chairman enter their objec-
lions to the assessment Of the power
dam of the Mississippi River Power
company as returned by the assessor
Of the city Of Keokuk at 100000 for
reason that the same was not In pro-
portion to the assessment OF other
property in that taxing district. No
action was taken in the matter by
the board.
On motion the board levied tax
of $2,7O0 on all the taxable property
of Green Bay township for the build
ing of a school house in sub-district
No. A as certified by the secretary.
Also a tax of 5000 for contingent
fund Of sub-district No. levied on
the taxable property Of, sub-district
No. / as certified by the secretary.
On motion the board adjourned to
meet Tuesday, May 1, 1917, at 3
o'clock g.. m.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
Social Meeting Tonight.

The Y. P. 8. G. e. Of the United
Presbyterian church will hold bust
ness and social meeting this evening
in the parlors of the church.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

Robert Fulton made a submarine
torpedo In 1904
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

WANTED-A few girls or women to
take meals at S26 No. 9Th. Home
baking.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

WANTED-By young lady. place to
stay as companion or work for
board and room. Address Lady, this
office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

for The Gate City,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED.

ASSEMBLYMEN ,wANTDD-Stead
work. Apply American Cement Ma
chine Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

WANTED-An expert car washer.
Apply to Overland-Irwin Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

FOR RENT-101s Leighton, Juno LIST
six room house, strictly modern
ID. w. McManus. phone Red sac.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

FOR RENT-Ten room house. fnrn-
ished, for the summer, on HAmil
ton farm. Address w. L Finley.
Hamilton. Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

LOSTIThurSday, Z non9kh FORD
tire at edge Of town. heens ut Cats
City. Reward.
LOsT-Pair white silk KAyse1 gfU~e<
between 7th and 18th on Main. Re-
turn to Gate City Office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Residence Of nine
rooms at 213 Concert. Inquire Of
w. B. Daniels. or 206 High street.
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

DISTRICT MANAGERS WANTED
For open territory to supply auto
mobile trade and car owner, prefer
ably one having car. Unusual Co
operation by factory Opportunity to
build big paying business OF your
own. Don't wait until your section
is gone. Address U. ", care Gate
City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-11

For RMTT-Bfve room dat, daeotIno
light. gas and bath. S14 Concert.
Phone Black 18S.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-27
|PETA|N HOLDS
ALL GAINS IN
vERDUN SECTOR
capture Of 1000 Prisoners Ais"
Reported by French Com
maMdel-in- Chief
GERMANS RESUME ATTACKS
IN THE A1sNE REGION
British Air Forces Renew Their
Raids on Teuton Eases Be-
hind Belgian Lines
(By Associated Prcss.)

General retain is holding all his
gains in the Verdun offensive move
ment in the face of formidable counter
attacks which the crown prince is
now launching. The Ere lch command
er reported repulse last night of an
assault in the newly woa positions in
this sector.
He announces also the capture Of
1000 prisoners yesterday when the
French pushed forward two,thirds Of
mile in the vicinity of Douamont
village. The Germans have resumed
their attack in the Aisne front region,
where for iiiany days in July and
early in August they met with repeat
ed checks in attempting to drive the
French from the ground won in the
spring offensive. The renewal of the
attempt met with no success. The
breaking of the crown princes thrust
was announced today by the Paris war
office.
The British are continuing their
massing of aviation forces against the
bases behind the German front in Bel
gium. The dropping of q large num-
Der of bombs on airdomes in St. Denis
and Westleim is announced today. In
the infantry operations the only oper-
alton reported in this region is a sue
cessful trench raid this morning.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-27
WAR COUNCIL
NEW FEATURE
IN GERMANY
Concession to Wing Demanding
Parliamentary Reform by
New Body of Advisors
COALITION BODY OF
FOURTEEN MEMBERS

Berlin, Aug. 27.-If frank discussion
and unblushing criticism are capable
of bringing parliam entary reform, il
may be said that Saturdays proceed
ings in the Reichstag have given i'll
creased momentum to the movement
The discussion of national politics
was continued yesterday.
Chancellor Michealis twice took the
floor to explain his newly created
council of seven Keichstag deputies
and seven members of the Bundes.
rath, over which he is to preside. The
new council will hold its first meet
ing Tuesday to discuss the govern
ment reply to the papal peace note.
Among other demands the coalition
will urge the notification of para
graph nine of the imperial constitu-
ton barring Reichstag deputies from
becoming members of the federal
council
Detailed reports of yesterdays ses-
sion of the main committee after
which various factions apparently
strove to outdO each other in the
candor of their criticism, indicated
that the chancellor was an attentive
auditor and showed no inclination to
oppose some of the more emphatic
demands.
In statement supplementing his
speech in the forenoon, he said he
would consent to consider the seven
Reichstag deputies in the new coun-
Gil as representative of their p-'.ltl-
cal factions. That the majority party
are not inclined to give thte newly
created council permanent import
ance are indicated by press comments.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-27
REMOVING TRACES.

On the French Front, Aug. 81
While the soldiers of the active army
are engaged along the whole front at
tacking the Germans or defending the
French positions against assaults OF
the German shock troops their poor
relations comprising the troops of
the second line are kept busy remOv-
ing traces of the destruction which
marked the retreat of the Germans in
March before the advancing French
and British.
A dozen bridges over rivers and
canals as we'll as many locks which
held the waters of the canal were
blown up by the Germans as they hur'
riedly retired, and are being rebuilt
by the French. In many instances the
reaches of the cana;s ;laYe run dry
while the courses of the rivers have
been blocked by large masses OF steel
reinforced by concrete and stone,
which if not removed would cause
the whole surrounding country to be
flooded in rainy weather or in case
of frost, thus rendering impossible the
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-27
DICKINSON IN
GRIP Of FIRE.;
$4,000 LOSS
Plummer's Livery Barn Destroyed
Wolf Hotel Ablaze; Wind
Fans Blaze

Dickinson, N. D., Aug. 27.-Dickin.
son is in the grasp of one of the most
disastrous fires in its history. The
Plummer livery barn and most of its
contents are completely destroyed; !;
the Wolf hotel is now ablaze. with lit.
tie hope of saving any part OF the
structure, and the wind is flaming the
blaze toward the Walton & Davis lum-
Der yards.
The Dickinson creamery is jeopar
died, and the Muth building is badly
scorched The fire is still raging i'll
spite of heroic work on the part OF
the Dickinson fire department.
Efforts to ascertain the origin OF
the fire are unavailable as yet.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-08-27
WHEAT MINIMUM WILL Be OVER
g, GOODBYE 5.C[NT POUND LOAF
BY HARRY B. HUNT.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 27.-The
minimum wheat price the government
will establish for the 1917 crop will
be higher than the 50 per bushel min
imum fixed for 1918 in the food con
troll law.
The presidents price fixing commit
tees Investigations into costs and pro.
duction conditions assure this
Although the committee is not yet
through, indications are the price for
No. 2 red winter, the standard, will
be around $2.15 per bushel, other
grades scaling down, according to
quality, to about 50.
Present market prices for war con-
ditions, increased labor costs, imple.
ments and fertilizers and heavier tax
alton all have been considered
The figures finally to be announced,
the committee believes, will be fair
not only to the farmer, but also to
the consumer.
A price above 81 means there will
be no return to a five-ceht, one-pound
loaf of all-wheat bread until after
next year.
Although the governments prices
are not given as minimum prices,
they will, in effect, be such. They
are simply prices at which the gov
ernment stands ready to buy wheat.
No one, of course, will sell to private
dealers at less.
Farmers of the northwest wheat
belt have been agitated by reports
that Hoover and the president were
out to hammer the price down around
81 .G5 per bushel. These stories evil
IDENTIFY were part of an organized prop
aganda against Hoover and the food
administration.
Although several of the price fixing
committee, including the labor mem
bers, came to Washington thinking a
fair price would be considerably be-
low 50 per bushel, not one member is
now of that mind.
With minimum fixed by law for
next year. any greatly lower price for
this years harvest would be absurd
If farmer could not sell now for
more than $3.50, but was guaranteed
by law 50 for the same wheat next
year, he would make 33 per cent by
holding his crop. In the meantime he
could borrow money on his crop from
any bank.
The government price schedule to
be announced by Chairman Harry A..
Garfield of the committee within the
next week, will become effective for
government purchases Sept. I.