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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10

millions Of feet of lumber in con-
struction of national army canton
ments, increases in the price of lum-
Der since the country entered the
war have been insignificant in com
parison with the increase on many
other commodities.
This was the statement made fol
lowing a conference of the National
Lumber Manufacturers association
with the Retail Lumber Dealers as.
ISOLATION here today.
THE supply is so great that the
lumber used for government purposes
amounts to only five per cent of the
total output" said R S. Kellogg, sec
rotary of the manufacturers associa
ton. Means for lettering conditions
in the lumber business were discuss
ed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10

Really does" put upset stomachs in
order-"really does" overcome indiges-
ton, dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and
sourness due to acid fermentation in
five minutes-that-Jus that-makes
Pape's Diapepsin the largest selling
stomach antacid and regulator in the
world II what you eat ferments and
turns sour, you belch gas and eructate
undigested food or water; head is dir
zy and aches; breath foul; tongue
coated; your instdes filled with indi-
gestible waste, remember the moment
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10

measures should be taken to safeguard
the vote that would be done at the
regular biennial election or primary.
| Dry leaders fear that there will be
attempts on the part of the vets IN
some Of the cities of the state to pack
ballot boxes and cast fraudulent votes,
and are gratified at the emphasis plac-
ed upon the Importance Of the election
by Mr. Havner.
Steps are now being taken to bring
the ballot to the Iowans at Camp
Dodge, and it will be possible for the
men to cast their votes with very lit
tie red tape.
| A letter was sent out yesterday by
Attorney General Havner to all Of the
county auditors for the state instruct
| ing them to send at once to Des
| Moines 1000 absent voters applica-
| ton blanks.
/ These blanks are to be delivered to
the Y. M. G. A, and taken to Camp
| Dodge.
| The men will be notified that they
| can obtain application blanks at camp,
details for distribution to be worked
out today. A force of notaries public
Will be assigned to the work Of COM
pleting the applications, and they will
be forwarded at once to the auditors,
who will then send official ballots,
which the men may obtain, mail and
| NIL out
The movement 10 take the ballot
| to the soldiers is not being conduct
ed as purely dry" affair, but is in
tended to give; every Iowa voter at
Camp Dodge an opportunity to exer-
else the franchise whether he is wet"
or dry"
1T Is a duty of the state to bring
the ballot TO the men who are pre-
pairing to fight for their country" says
Attorney General Havner.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
WATCH OVER
DRY ELECTION
Attorney General Havner instructs
County Attorneys to be on
Lookout for Any IT.
reguIarities.

Attorney General H. NJ. Havner is
notifying every county attorney in the
state of Iowa that every precaut1on
must be taken to insure an accurate
and legal balloting in the election on
constitutional prohibition to be held
next Monday.
In letter to the county attorneys,
Havner says that the election is held
under exactly the same laws as the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
Bond Of $25, 900.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct 10
Miss Hedda Burgmeister, nurse, in
dicted in 1916 in connection with the
killing Of Otto Koehler, president of
the San Antonio Brewing association,
had voluntarily surrendered herself
to the county sheriff here today and
applied to the thirty-seventh district
court for a writ of habeas corpus.
Judge w. S. Anderson fixed Miss
Burgmeister's temporary bond at
$25 900, which was furnished imm e.
diately with former Governor T. M.
Campbell, her attorney, as one of the
sureties, and hearing was set for
October 10.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
Easy to Rid Home
of Rats and Mice

there is no need Of suffering from
.he Expectations OF rats and mice now
mat Stearns' Paste is readily obtain
spie at nearly every store. A small
pox or this effective exterminator costs
put few cents and is usually suffi-
cieht to completely rid the house,
s.ore or barn of rats and mice. The
=. ). government has bought thous-
ands OF pounds of Stearns' Paste for
use In cities where rats and mice are
plentiful The Paste is also efficient
N destroying cockroaches and water
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
A double breasted effect for the miss.

The small woman and miss will find pleasure in
wearing this handsome suit. There is yoke both
front and back down the front two rows OF buttons
give a doube-breasted effect A slot seam ending
in an inverted peat at each side shows the lines OF
strai ghtnss while the belt is desired by every seek
or of the Youthful Silhouette The convertible shawl
collar and convenient pockets are trimmed with
band of velvet. Comes in Diagonal Worsteds OF
navy, black, taupe, army, green, brown and plum.
Price, $500 to $4,000
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
Made by Recognz I'd Leaders in the Manufacture of
High Grade Suits and Coats
Becoming to euery figure.

Seldom indeed is suit so ceverly designed for both
slender and stout figures. There soft, ripple
peats in front and back with a side panel set
from the hips and extending little below the regu
lar hem of the jacket. This clever feature gives
long lines to the sides making suit especially
pleasing for large figures. The lines of the skirt
follow those Of the jacket with the same desirable
features that make the suit pleasing. In Poiret
Twill and Chiffon Broadcloth at $40 to $45.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
Famine Of Insurance Agents.

lunIted Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-There is an
insurance solicitor famine. The In
suFance Institute of North America
.oday found it needed one thousand
more men in the business. The draft
nas nit this business hard, according
W delegates attending the confer
me institute was expected to take
Sneps late today to fill the ranks.
me institute is an insurance school
operating throughout the country.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
Plenty of Lumber.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-Although the
United States government is building
hundreds Of wooden ships and uses
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
A smart pleated suit for dress lUear.

Peats and still more pleats what make this such
handsome suit for every occasion. From the
pointed yoke-both front and back-drop several
pleats to give the seasons fashionable straight line
silhouette In the back two box pleats from neck
to hem at each side give smart panel appearance.
The convertible collar, the all around belt and the
iauntv row of buttons other fashionable features
for fall and winter. The jacket is full lined and
comes in fashionable autumn coors of Poiret Twills
Price $3.50 to $4,000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
The ne.u apron front.

One Of the smarest style effects this season is the
apron front as shown in this dressy model. The
back is cut longer than the front giving addition
al suggestion Of length further carried out by the
iaunty rows Of buttons down each side. Deep con-
vertbe collar of fur. When you try on this suit,
note the graceful lines and the quality tailoring
Comes in Chiffon Broadcloths of the newest shades
of forest brown, elephant Japan, cyclamen, cactus
and purple. Prce $65 to SIS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
DoubLe-breasted for sn1artness.

The tailors have cleverly made this suit double
breasted with an all around belt for smartness Long
lines are given to the back by box pleat down the
center, forming straight panel. The woman who
seeks touch of something just little different
will be delighted with the appearance Of trimness
and youthfulness this garment gives the wearer.
Has full fancy lining and comes in choice Tweed
Mixtures Moderately priced at $4,000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10
For her .uho wants a trim, tailored suit.

Simplicity can often have more elegance than fussy
ornamentation In this refined model there is the
simple, Youthful effect so much demanded by the
business woman and she who leads busy active
life Note the newness of cut which gives the
straight-line silhouette. The collar, which is SO
pleasing when open, is equally pretty when snugly
fastened around the throat. Jacket is fully lined
and may be had in several fancy Tweed Mixtures.
Price $25 to $780,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10

Japan pays it's private soldiers 2
cents day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-10

Gate City Want ads.
The Dermott news., 1917-09-06

old job. 1t might be In America. and
IL might be out there at Coronado, or
II might be In South America, Europe,
Asia, or
Il wonder II we can't find out all the
engineering work that is being done In
the world and send representatives 10
seek him." said Helen Illingworth.
Rodney laughed
'"To hunt that way would be like
hunting needle In haystack. l can
not bid you hope that he is there I'm
fact. ] think it is most unlikely that
he would be any place near where the
Martlet people are operating. but
there's chance, even Il only the faint
est one"
Well, women's hearts can build n
great deal on a faint chance. They are
calculated for the forlorn hope. And
so Helen Illingworth stood on the steps
of the private car as Ii rolled across
the mile-long temporary bridge at Coro-
nado, and scanned the workmen
grouped on one side Of the track. their
work suspended for moment that the
train might pass on the wooden tres
Ting. In hope that she could see In
The Dermott news., 1917-09-06

neer being banned, she was silent. She
was wise enough not to try to worry
or bother her father with arguments
on that point. to which, of course. he
would not have listened in any event.
Accordingly the conferences with
Rodney had never been brought to his
notice. There was no use stirring up
trouble and strife. There was no neces-
sity even to discuss it with her father
until she had found more proof SO
he at least had no suspicious as to her
treatment of Shurtliff. He could not
see any end to be gained and therefore
he jumped TO the conclusion that there
was none.
In course Of time. as Miss Hing
worth never referred to Meade in the
secretary's presence, all his mistrust
disappeared. Finally he even brought
The Dermott news., 1917-09-06
CHAPTER XVII.
Once More Unto the Work.

The Martlet Bridge company had
finally weathered the storm, although
1t was, of course, not intruSted with
the new International bridge which was
about 10 be commenced. When Ber-
tram Meade read of the new undertake
ing. ii cut him to the heart. This
time there would be no mistake. In
the necessity of recouping its fortunes
the Martlet Bridge company entered
upon an even wider career. The direc-
tors took contracts which they had
hitherto diSdained because they were
comparatively unimportant, and they
bid on operations which they had
hitherto left to competitors. They We're
building the great steel viaduCt by the
town of Coronado below the dam. and
they had already built the splendid
steel arch that spanned the ravne.
here almost n gorge. in the valley of
the Kicking Horse to the eastward of
the big mesa.
After Christmas. Colonel Illingworth
decided TO make another of his tours of
inspection, and as Helen was not look
ing particularly well from the strain
under which she was laboring, he Of
fered to take hey with him, especially
as he was going to the far Southwest.
where the weather would be mild and
pleasant, TO inspect the growing via
duct and the completed arch. She
gladly awaited herself of the permis-
sion. There WAS always a possibility,
albeit most remote one, that she
might hear of Meade. That 1t might be
we'll 10 invite representative of The
Engineering News, to wit, Rodney, to
accompany them, so that the really
splendid work the Martlet company
known. The party consisted of the
father and daughter, Curtiss, the chief
engineer. Doctor Severance, the vice
president and financial man. and Rod
ney.
Now Helen 1llingworth had not the
least reason in the world to suspect
that Bertram Meade was in any way
connected with this engineering prof.
ect. but Rodney had pointed out and
had imbued her with his own belief
that sooner or later, when Meade was
found, he would be found engaged in
engineering In some capacity.
It's in his blood" said Rodney. HE
can no more keep away from it than
he can stop breathing. He can't do
anything else. Somewhere he's at the
The Dermott news., 1917-09-06

That was the only message that she
received from her lover He had
dropped out Of sight completely. They
caused search to be made for him,
sought tidngs of him in every possible
way, but in vain. Her heart almost
broke sometimes at the separation. She
had confidence enough In her power
over him. and in her woman's wit, to
feel that If she had only another OPP
portunity she might learn the truth.
force 1t from him. constrain him to tell
Ii, because she loved himl
The Dermott news., 1917-09-06

up the subject of Meade's whereabouts
of his own motion. Although the girl
was fairly wild to talk and ask ques-
lions she had wit and resolution
enough to change the subject when Il
had been first preached and for many
times thereafter.
Helen Illingworth was fighting for
the reputation of the man she loved
and for her own happiness, and she
was resolved to neglect no point In the
game. She partook in large measure
Of her fathers capacity, but she add
ed to his somewhat blunt and mill
tary way of doing things the infinite
tact of woman, stimulated by grow
ing. overwhelming devotion to her alb
sent lover. She cherished that feeling
for him in any event and would have
done SO but the whole situation was so
charged with mystery and surcharged
with romance that it made the most
powerful and stimulating appeal To
her.
She lived 10 vindicate Meade and
She bent every effort toward that end.
She did not overdo II. either. Final
~, as he himself continued to press
the subject upon her. She made no Sc
cret to Shurtlitf of her devotion TO the
younger Meade her sorrow that he had
made such declaration, and her de-
termination to wait for him. She was
always careful to end every conyersa-
ton by saying that she knew her out
look was perfectly hopeless and that
she could expect nothing except sor-
row until the younger Meade was re-
hahllitated. She so contrived matters,
while constantly affirming her feeling
for Meade, as to let ShurtllG infer
that she was convinced that he had
been telling the truth in what he had
said.
After time she deftly appealed to
him to know If he could not help her
discover the truth she tactfully main
tanned even in face of the evidence that
Shurtiff had given. And she did this
in such an adroit way that Shurtliff
became convinced that she did not con-
meet him with any willful deception,
and that she believed that he was de-
luded himself and occupied the posi-
tion of an innocent abettor. And Shurt-
lif, In his strange, old, self-cOntained
way, finally grew TO like Helen Hing
worth exceedingly. Indeed he started
in his work with natural antagoniSm
to Colonel Illingworth, and when he
sensed, as he very soon did. the diff
ference that had arisen between father
and daughter, he espoused the cause of
the latter. He was the kind of a man
who had to devote himself to some
body. He began to wonder If there
was any way To secure the girls hap
piness without betraying the elder
Meade.
She comprised the secretary. who
was, of course, old enough 10 be her
father, with sweet observances and he
found 1t increasingly hard TO keep true
to his falsehood. Now she was cap
able of fascinating bigger personalities
than Shurtliff, although she cared lit
tie for that power and rarely exercised
1t. The old man actually got to think
Ing of her as a daughter. Sometimes
when they had an hour together he
found himself seconding her arguments
for the innocence of the younger
Meade, for she had progressed that far
by now, with little details which his
knowledge and experience Of the two
The Dermott news., 1917-09-06

ri ,,.ruek One.
Horric rise by an alarm
clock" II retire By one.
There Il judge
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-19
POTATO BUYER LEAVES
FOR SOUTHERN TEXAS

J. l.. t"Spuds") Casey who has
been here for nearly two months ere
ating prosperity for the farmers by
paying them top notch prices for their
potatoes and other farm produce, left
for Southern Texas this morning, to
supply northern markets with early
spring vegetables. Mr.. Casey plans
to return to the San Juan basin as
soon as our potato market opens in
the fall, prepared to purchase the
seasons crop, at prices that will rep
resent most satisfactory profit to
the grower.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-19

Nelson and Morris companies of their
plants to the government.
The packers have warned the gov
ernment unless the supply is conseiv-
ed meat cards must be used.
DENVER, April II. - The Fed
eral government will see to it that
every acre of tillable land in the
Grand Valley and Uncompahpre dis
tricts in Colorado and thousands Of
acres held uncultivated by settlers are
planted, according to G. j. Blanchard
statistician for the reclamation bu-
reau. An investigation of the acre
age that can be cultivated is being
made by Blanchard with i. B. O'Con-
nell of Montana and Elwood Meade
of California
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-19
PROMINENT MINING ENGINEEnS

c. l.. Dwyer and S. NJ. Soupcoff, A.
S. & R. mining engineers departed
for Salt Lake this morning after ex-
amining a property in the Silverton
section and visiting here with F. c.
Gilbert, Manager of the Smelter
These mining men whose territory in
cludes Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Ne
vada and one or two other western
states, are especially interested in the
San Juan basin mining field and its
future. Mr.. Soupcoff formerly resid-
ed in this section and was connected
with the Gold King and an other
property in the Silverton district.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-19
AT REST IN GREENMOUNT

Shortly before the hour of two
o'clock this afternoon the members
of the Masonic lodge marched in IA
body to the residence of the late
Robt. Buchanan and there joined with
friends and relatives and proceeded
to the Methodist church where the
beautiful and appropriate songs of
the choir and the beautiful and ap-
propriate words, thoughts and ex-
pressions of the pastor, Rev. w. S.
Grim, caused all to realize the solem-
mites that occasion the passing from
this world of loving husband and
father, worthy brother and true
friend A large number of friends
gathered at the church to pay this
last tribute to one who has been one
of us for years, to one who will be
missed from among us.
A large number of brother Masons
and friends accompanied the remains
to Greenmount where with the usual
and beautiful Masonic ceremonies the
remains were laid to rest. Certainly
the presence of the many friends and
brothers were consoling to the be-
reaved in this their time of grief and
the beautiful flowers that covered
the casket were even more forceful
than the many appropriate words
~ ~ IA "a
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-19

We had a nice rain here last Mon
day. Just the thing we wanted. The
ground was getting quite dry. Now it
is in fine shape for planting.
Leo Taylor was a Durango visitor
last Monday. He brought back a
new wagon for l.. ]. Brinkerhoff,
loaded with merchandise for the Red
mesa Ca.
Frank Noel and family of Kirkland
New Mexico, were visiting relatives
here last Wednesday. They are in
tending to leave for Vernal, Utah
soon, where they intend to make thcir
future home.
Mrs. Kate Pinkerton and children
arrived from Rico last Monday to
commence operations on their ranch
Charley remained there. having a
good position in the mines. They have
been gone three years. Will Daven-
port and Dick Walker helped move
their household effects from Hes
perus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-19

.DUNGER, Kline, Colo 3-29tf
Mrs. G. r. Snyder, sons, Paul,
Clarence and Joe and brother Burt
we're Sunday evening visitors in Mar
vel
Lohn Rowe and wife spent Sunday
with the Carl w. Comptons.
Mrs. Harry Rowe and babe have
been in Durango the past week visit
ing Mrs. Rowe's mother, Mrs. Wyatt.
Mn Rowe went in Saturday and ac-
compauied them home.
"a A
Miss Mabel Simpson and Frank
Rutherford were Sunday dinner
guests at the Misses Rutherford.
Harry Greer who is attending
school at the Fort Lewis school was
an over Sunday visitor with home
folk.
~ "a
Miss Evelyn Hight of Vanadium,
Colorado has been staying with her
grandmother, Mrs. Lansberry the
past winter and attending school at
Marvel, went to Fort Lewis Sunday
to resume the school work there.
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Mr.. and Mrs. j H. Miller are
spending few day sthis week at the
Albert Gingrich home.
Eea
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Jones of the
dry farming section west of the river
were Saturday visitors in our city.
- -
The Marvel Motor Co now has their
truck on the road making daily trips
to Durango with freight and passen-
gers. Saturday D. m. they loaded
with households goods at Ft. Lewis
for Charles Mullen and had the fam
lily moved and located at the Buchan
an ranch at Hermosa before sun
down. They then loaded out from Du-
rango with % spools of barbed wire
for the Miller Miller Mere Co and
we're back ut Marvel shortly after
dark.
Ray Miller motored to Pennington
Sunday to visit his little son who is
in the hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Simpson were
in Marvel Sunday trying out their
new Ford.
This Marvel school will close Friday
and good program is being arrang-
ed by the teachers, the Misses Laura
and Eva Rutherford. Dinner will be
served at noon. All come with well
filed basket.
The Marvel confectionery is now
running in full blast serving hot and
cold lunches, home made pies, cakes
and buns, The candy counter is win
ming over with home made Judges
and choloclate creams and the soda
fountain is filled with ice and soft
drinks of all kinds.
"a n
Rnllie Mounts was Durango Wis
itor over Sunday. He was accompan-
led home by Mrs Mountz and babe
who had been visiting home folks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-19

Mrs. Mary A. Moss was a guest at
the j w. Greer home Saturday.
Mrs. N. A. Simpson Of Pinion mesa
spent Sunday with her son Walter
and family.
Judge J. W. Callahan has recently
erected an addition to his office on
Main street.
Frank Puet OF Mancos was in town
last week buying supplies for his
sheep camp.
Tom Welborn of May Day mine
motored down the mesa Sunday.
Reid Coppinger was an overnight
visitor in town Monday night.
ka EA
Dunger q Morton are putting in
stock Of implements in connection
with their blacksmith business.
ma "a
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Greer enter
tanned for Sunday dinner Mr. and
Mrs. J. II. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Ern-
est Miller and family, Mr., and Mrs
Ray Miller and family, Mr.. Hanford
Miller and wife and Edward Miller.
UIu -
l.. ]. Brinkerhoff and wife motored
to Durango Sunday. They were ac-
companied by X. Helton and Mr.. Pet
it.
Rev. Hanford Miller and wife and
Rev. F. A. Bond and wife eattended
district conference at Aztec last
Tuesday to Friday. Thep report a
good attendance and nice program
Fa ~
WANTED-Every farmer to have
letter heads and envelopes printed
by the Herald job office, giving
the name of the farm, where il is
located, what the owner keeps on
hand to sell and other information
that will assist the farmer to sell his
stuff. 2-8-tf.