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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-13

CLOSE OF THE CAMPAIGN

KeoE-k viii vote Monday az the con.
s-stutionaI amendment special cleo
ton, 70 determine whether q clause
shall be inserted in the constitution
Of Iowa foroa6dilg tie manufacture
ard ssss OF Intoxicating liquors, or
whether TIE constitution VIII stand as
Il Is aos. Tie polls VIII be open
from q Il 10 D. n and the voting
precincts VIII be ths following places:
F1vt-as North Fourth street
Sscooas- South Fifth street.
T1s-6-Wsshtozton school basement
rs NORTH Ninth
Fou-h-1S3s South Fifth street
F1tth-3Iz North Fourteenth street
sixth-t9a4 Main street.
SsTelth-Ssonk Electric COM
panEs car barn, 1901 Bank street
Both s.dse n the campaign hare
been doing lot OF placsrding OF
towas and districts all oFer the state,
and the ~cryE" have bean sending out
speakers. There win be q rally in
KsokDk tomorrow night by the
churches Of the city. IN favor OF the
amendment Letters have been sent
Ont % practically every voter in the
city By the vets urging him to vote
no
Some time ago Frank Oertel, state
representative explained Just what
the issues are IN the campaign Today
he summarized them In the following:
If you desire that an amendment
shall De made part OF our state consti-
tuition sorbidding the manufacture,
sale O. keeping for sale OF tntoxicat-
ing liquors az q beverage Including
beer, ale and wine. then vote yes but
II you do not desire this amendment
TO become part OF our state constttu-
lion, then vote no."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-13

The Daily Gate City. 1oc q week
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
10. .O0O. 900 ACRES OF RECLAIM
ED LAND IS NOW READY

WASHINGTON, April 6. = Forty
million acres of barren land in the
vest are waiting to be converted in
to prosperous farms, according to the
Reclamation Service of the Interior
department today. Soon modern ir-
rigation canals will dot these wastes.
supplied by the Reclamation service
from the fund obtained by sale of
public lands in semi-arid sections.
Since the service was established
100000 acres of land have been re-
claimed and 100000 of these acres
are producing crops that will help
bring down the high cost of living
Homes have been established on these
lands by 10000 families, and even
thriving cities and railroad centers
have sprung up where barren wastes
existed
Projects now under way or com
pleted embrace approximately 1000
900 acres of iiregable land, divided
into 10000 farms. The net investment
thus far is about s10O,0O00,O0O.
In some cases the reclamation even
controls its own reservoirs and coal
mines for the people who have NOV
ed to the opened territory, This in
stance is illustrated at Williston,
North Dakota, where such mine
has been maintained for five years
without the loss of life. Telephone
lines, lighting and heating plants and
other public service means are like
wise maintained by the government
for the benefit of the settlers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
NEW CABINET

1t is not unlikely, say Washington
advices, that two new cabinet offic-
ers will be created by the incoming
congress. a secretary of munitions
and secretary of transportation.
Already possible appointees for the
positions are being mentioned, includ-
ing Edward r. Stettinius and Cen
eral Goethals for the first and Dan
iel Willard for the second.
All three are good men. Mr.. Stet-
tinius, tho not so well known to the
public as the others, has had the
work of supervising the buying of
all the munitions for the allies in
this country. Thus he knows the
business thoroly. General Goethals
is soldier organizer and executive
of great ability. Mr.. Willard has a
most complete understanding of the
transportation problems of the coun-
try.
Other nations have had to estab-
lish new civilian offices in connection
with the war. 1t may be necessary
here. If so. we have the MATERIAL
Boston Post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
ESCHEW GAY EASTER RAIN
MENT IN LARGE CITIES

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6. -Eas-
ter Sunday 1917 will be remarkable
for the fact that it's observance in
San Francisco churches did not con-
sist of fashion shown for the main
attraction and divine services as an
excuse, if a movement started in Chi
cago and taken up in San Francisco
is carried out
A coterie of girl members of a
Christian Endeavor society in Chi
cago started the idea when they de-
cided to keep their fancy Easter bon,
nets and their new spring clothes in
the dark reeesses of the family trunk
on Easter day and to devote them
selves to the spiritual and not the
decidedly material form of worship.
In San Francisco the Rev. j. II. Bar
ney of the California street church
made the first step when he request
ed that the choir of his church, which
is to render elaborate music, come in
simple rainment, just to set IA good
example for the congregation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
FIRST CARLOAD

We have taken orders for about
a half carload of monuments and
will complete the carload in time to
have monuments in place by Decora-
ton Day. All those contemplating
placing an order with US soon can do
so in time to get in on the first
shipment. To have your order come
with carload means the saving of
money since there is considerable
difference between local freight and
carload freight rates. We handle the
Colorado granite which is most en-
durable and subject to the very fin
est polish. We took orders for three
carloads last year. These orders
came from every section of the San
Juan. The amount Of the business
should speak for the quality of it.
AMEs 4 BRADFORD.
3l5-6t WASW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

The undersigned Judge and Ex-Of-
ficio Clerk of the County Court of
the County of La Plata in the State
Of Colorado, hereby gives notice that
in the hereinafter estates he has fix
ed MONDAY the SEVENTH DAY
OF MAY, A. d. 1917, for the settling
and adjusting of all claims against
the following decedents.
On said date all persons having
claims or demands against said
estates are notified and requested to
present the same to said Court for
settlement and adjustment, at the
go, County of La Plata, and State of
Colorado.
All persons indebted to said estates
are requested to make immediate
payment to the Administrators, Ex-
ecutor, and Conservator named, to.
wit;
Estate of Mrs. l.. V. Bernard, De-
ceased, Albert Bernard, Administrat-
OF.
Estate of Sarah Lohr, Deceased,
Samuel G. Lohr, Executor.
Estate of Louis Birkner, Deceased,
Joseph Birkner, Administrator.
Estate of Justus A. Gibbs, Insane,
Mrs. Laura f. Gibbs, Conservator.
Witness. Richard McCloud, Judge
and Ex-officio Clerk of said Court
with the seal thereof hereto affixed
at his office in said City of Durango
this second day Of April A. D. 1917
RICHARD McCLOUD,
Judge and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the County Court
tSEAL OF COUNTY COURT)
First publication April 5, 1917.
Last publication May 3, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
UNCLE SAM TO GIVE OUT
WEEKLY ROAD BULLETINS

WASHINGTON, April 6. - Begin
ming today the San Francisco office
Of the Forest service will issue week
ly reports on the condition of the
principal automobile roads in the ma
tional forests of California. This in
formation will be obtained from the
forest rangers and will be furnished
to newspapers, press associations,
automobile clubs, hotels and other in
terested organizations, by which it
will be made available to motorists.
The twenty national forests in Cal
ifornia comprise more than 19,500,-
600 acres of land and contain approx
imately 5000 miles of road. There
are in addition $500 miles of trail
which make accessible the more re-
mote regions. Many of these roads
penetrate large stretches of wild
mountain country where thousands
Of people go each summer to escape
the heat of the lower valleys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
from the Isle of Man, who adopted
white wash as disguise and took to
the waters of the Atlantic.
BOMB GUN. INVENTED BY
PACIFIsT. MOST DEADLY

LONDON, April 8. A deadly
gun that sends up into the air, like
flock of lead pencils, flight Of
bombs which sail down on their OBJ
iect with unusual accuracy and ter
rifle explosive effect. has been af-
fording the British army in France
a great deal of satisfaction. Officers
and men have said it is much the
most effective short-range weapon
thus far developed. II is known as
the Stokes gun, taking its name from
Wilfred Stokes, inventor.
Stokes is kindly looking iron
manufacturer, who says that until
this war he had never wished to In
vent gun that would do so much
as muss a mans eyebrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
Stein Opening Big Success.

The Stein Opening is proving a
great success. The large crowds
thronging the store today, found it a
gem of beauty and convenience, which
compares favorably with large East
ern establishments. The liberal pa
tronage the different departments re-
ceived attested to the care that has
been taken to select a stock of goods
that meets the wants of customers
with all sorts, kinds and conditions
Of pocket book. In popularity with
buyers the mems clothing department
vies with the ladies' shoe department.
The opening will continue until a
late hour this evening. Music by the
Cookies orchestra that was part of
the entertainment this afternoon will
have feature in the program to-
night Each lady visiting the store
is presented with Faster greetings in
the form of box of candy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
In Role of Pusher.

DR. Charles Lory, president of the
State Agricultural college and the
Fort Lewis school of agriculture, ac-
quired further honors as a "pusher"
yesterday afternoon when he motored
to Durango in company with Princi-
pal Snyder and a couple of other mem
bers of the Fort Lewis faculty. On
the way the prominent visitor had to
lend substantial assistance by using
armstrong power on the rear of the
auto in order to get it over the num-
erous mud holes. Regardless of the
present road conditions, DIR. Lory has
only good words to say of this Sec
ton of the country. He is enthus-
astic over the outlook for the San
Juan basin and for the school. Pres
ent prospects are this is to be the
banner year for the institution and
the opening enrolment will be close
to fifty. DR.. Lory continued his jour
ney to Fort Collins today, where
every young man in the college has
signified his intention of enlisting II
his country needs him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
Silyerton's Patriotic
Mass Meeting.

Hundreds of Silverton people
marching to the strains of patriotic
music, evidenced thru their demon
stration yesterday afternoon their al
legiance to America and their devo-
tion to the flag of our country. All
places of business were closed and
nearly every resident of the town and
vicinity participated in the big mass
meeting at Miners Union hall. A
stirring patriotic address was deliv-
cred by Honorable Willis A. Reese of
Durango. Other speakers were SEN
ator H. f.. Curran and Mr.. Baillie.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
SUMMONS
In The District Canrt

Ah hC bAotiiII t1s'Nt
STATE OF COLORADO
County of La Plata
Jose O. Archuleta, Defendant.
COLORADO,
To Jose o. Archuleta the defend
ant above named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff, in the
District Court of La Plata County,
State of Colorado, and plead to the
complaint therein within thirty days
after the service hereof, if served
within the State of Colorado; or, if
served out of the State of Colorado,
or by publication, within fifty days
after the service hereof, exclusive of
the day of service; or said action may
be regularly set for trial the same as
though such appearance had been
made and issue had been joined on
such complaint.
The said action is brought by plain
tiff to obtain decree of divorce, dis
solving the bonds of matrimony now
existing between plaintiff and defend
ant, on the ground of habitual drunk
enness for one year next prior to the
beginning of this said action, for the
sole care, custody and control of the
parties minor child, Ophelia Archu-
leta; for costs and general relief, as
will more fully appear from the com
plant in said action to which refer
ence is hereby made and copy of
which is hereto attached
And you are hereby notified that if
you fail to appear, and to plead to
the said complaint as above required,
the said plaintiff will apply to the
Court for the relief therein demand
ed.
Given under my hand and the seal
OF said Court, this 18th day of Feb
ruary A. D. 1917.
CLEMENT L. RUSSELL.
Clerk.
First Publication March %.
Last Publication April 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

According to the Montezuma Jour
ma recent booze breaks, together with
the discovery of its sale in unlocked
for places and by hitherto unsuspect
ed parties has impelled the people Of
Cortez to arrange for mass meet
ing to be held at the Montezuma
Court house tonight, in which it is
expected every lover of law and or
der in the community will partici-
pate. W. f. Mowry and j.. j. Downey
will act as spokesmen for the people
who feel that indignities have been
heaped upon them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
Funeral Of the Late ]. M. Sites.

llany friends assembled at the
Baptist church this afternoon to pay
their respects to the memory of the
late J., w. Sites. The service was in
charge Of the Rev. Walter Jaeger
The pail bearers were the Messrs.
George N. Raymond, w. NJ. Penning-
ton, David Johnson, George Weaver,
James A. Pulliam and A. w. Ayres.
The body was laid to rest in Green
mount beside the adopted son of the
deceased who died about two years
ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
THE FLORIDA COOPERATIVE
DITCH CO.
Notice of Special Meeting of
Stockholders:


Stockholders:
Notice is hereby given that special
meeting of the stockholders of The Flo
rida Cooperative Ditch Company will
be held at the Durango Exchange in the
City of Durango on Wednesday, the
18th day of April, A. d. 1917, at the
hour of o'clock p. m. for the pur-
pose of electing seven directors, as
provided by the Articles of Incorpo-
ration and the Bylaws of said Com
pany, the levying Of necessary as
sessments for the repairs upon said
ditch and for the completion of the
construction work necessary, and for
the further purpose of providing, by
assessment upon the stock, for any
outstanding debts against said COM
pany, and for such further and other
business as may properly come be-
fore the meeting.
Dated this 9th day of March A. d.
1917.
JOHN McGUIGAN, President.
JOSEPH McGUIGAN, Secretary.
First Publication March I2.
Last publication April 9.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
Mrs. f. P. Wilson'S Father
Very Ill.

Mrs. f. P. Wilson's Father
Very Ill.
Mrs. f. P. Wilson, wife of the sec
retary of the Durango Exchange, left
for Georgetown this morning to as
sist in the care of her father Ed
ward Riley, who is very low A mes
sage conveying the news of his i'll
ness reached Mrs. Wilson at Aztec,
last night, where she and her daugh-
ters had been spending few days.
In order to catch this mornings
Eastern Mrs. Wilson made the trip
to Durango by auto, reaching here at
$50 this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
New Orders Received by
The Western Union.

The local Western Union office to-
day received orders not to accept any
more wireless or radio messages
while the war is in progress. The in
structions were given from the head
office in accordance with the order
issued by the government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
Answer to Question.

tHsWtf 10 VUtsIIUH'
The census bureau estimates that
here are in the United States now
about 10000 German citizens. In
1910 there were in this country, s.
92,G1S persons of German stock of
8hom 2,501,1S1 were born in Ger
many. There were 3,911,s46 born in
America of German parents and the
femainder were born in the United
SEE tes of parents one German and
one American.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Mrs. Walter Minner and babe re-
turned to Aztec today after visit
with local relatives. They were ac-
companied by Mr.. MINERS niece,
Gladys Minner who win spend week
at Aztec recovering from an opera
tion for tonsilitis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
ATTENTION sTocKMEN

And Farmers, and Everybody else.
Chas. Griffith will sell at auction, a
lot of Al stock, and personal chattles
at his ranch on the Florida Mesa
Tuesday Morning. BE there. 1t will
pay you.
4-7-2-D. 1-SW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
R. R. 2, Durango,

WANTED-Every farmer to have
letter heads and envelopes printed
by the Herald job office, giving
the name of the farm, where it 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.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
GERMAN PRISONER ESCAPES

LONDON, April 6. - If white
washed man, bearing the number A.
7l3, bcbs up on the shores of the U.
S. that will be George Won Streng.
He is an escaped German prisoner
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

If you are interested in stock, at
tend the sale at Charley Griffith's
Tuesday. You can make some mon
ey..
4-7-2-D. 1-Sw.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

WANTED-At once good all
around blacksmith. - MoRLo &
DuNGER, Kline, Colo. 3-29tt
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

The Dramatic talent of a few ALI
son people was shown in the play
called "The Noble Outcast' given at
the school house, Thursday March
30. Those that took part were Messrs
Biggs, Degani, Morris and Woodland,
and Mesdames, Glass, Homer and Me
Chesney. 1t is hard to give anyone
too much credit, for they all took
their parts fine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Coal on week days till May First
Then Monday and Tuesdays during
the summer.-HAY GULCH MINE
C. Chedal. W-3-29-2t
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

The Hard Time dance given at tn,
A. ID. Young dance hall, Saturday
night was well attended.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
NOTICE OF DiSSoLUTION

We, the undersigned, s. NJ. Bigps-
President, and Bertha Biggs, Secre-
tary, of The Bigss Furniture Com.
panv. corporasi)n, formed rnd,,
the laws of the State of Colorado.
do hereby give notice that at a meet
ing of the stockholders of said cor
poration, duly called for the purpose
of considering the propriety of dis,
solving said corporation, and held at
the office of said corporation, in the
City of Durango, State of Colorado,
on the 10th day of March A. D. 1917,
pursuant to notice given to the
stockholders thereof in the manner
provided by law for the calling of
stockholders meetings for the pur-
pose of amending articles of incorp-
Grafton, the stockholders by a vote
of more than two-thirds of the en-
tire capital stock of said corporation.
ordered said corporation to be dis
solved.
We further certify that all debt.
owing by said corporation have been
fully paid.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. we
have made and signed this Notice of
Dissolution, and affixed hereto the
seal of said corporation, this 10th
day of March A. d. 1917.
S. NJ. BIGGS,
President.
ATTEST:
BERTHA BIGGS.
Secretary.
Corporate SeaD
First publication March Is, 1917.
Last publication April 10, 1917
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

George Mikulasek is meeting with
decided success in selling the Amer.
lean Products Co., non alcoholic
flavors and toilet articles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Hear "Cohen on the telephone" at
the Marvel Motor Office.
3-22-1mo.S.W
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

FOR SALE-Ford roadster in good
repair. 1916 model-Lloyd Phillips
Kline. 3-29-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

FOR SALE-one team geldings 5
years old, weight 1,40O each. One
driving mare u years old, loo lbs.
j. NJ. NELSON.
r. II. 2, Durango,
W&SW-3-5-1 -1mo."
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Mrs. A. L. Cotton is down from
Silverton looking after her ranch in
terests in these parts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

OF the late Joe Murphy. Catherine
McGillis-Murphy's husband, the Ala
mosa Journal says, "Jce Murphy was
one of the most admired young men
in Alamosa. He was of an affable
disposition and all who knew him
considered him a friend"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM SATURDAYS DALI

Strawberries made their initial ap-
pearance in Durango this season to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

FOR SALE = Pure seed potatoes
Early Six Weeks and White Pespi
varieties Also pure home grown al
falfa seed; Call at Durango Hardware
and Supply Co. store and see seed e
and get prices. 'e"
3-29-D. w. & SW l mo. 6.
Hear the Hawaiian music at the
Marvel Motor Cos offie.
S22-1mo.s.w
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

A. d. Young who has been or
business in Pueblo and Rocky Ford
returned home Wednesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Don't forget the Big Auction Sale
Of Stock and Chattles at Chas. Grif-
fith's ranch Tuesday morning.
4-7-2-D. 1-SW
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Clem Briggs and Miss Ruth John
son took prizes. for the fanciest cos
tunes at the Hard Time dance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Hear the sacred music at the Mar
vel Motor Office.
3-22-1mo.S.w
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

II. B. House the well-known trav-
cling man arrived last night from
Alamosa with his wife, who formerly
iiyed in Durango, as chaperon. Mrs.
House has been poorly since the first
Of the year and is making the trip
or the benefit of her health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Rev. j.. NJ. Macarthur was a busi
ness visitor in Durango the pas
week
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Hersh and family
md Mr. and Mrs. e. f. Chapson of
agosa Springs were here over night
homeward bound from Phoenix, Ari-
zona where they spent the winter
months The party motored from
Phoenix to Durango but abandoned
heir cars here on account of the bad
roads between Durango and their
home town. From Gallup to Farm
ington they found the roads in fine
condition and were able to cover. the
stretch in 8 hours. .
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09
ALLISON ITEMS.

Percy Duff of Durango is spending
his Easter vacation with the A. B.
Bryant family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

W&SW- -1mo.'
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-09

Stockers, rs to 100 pounds ~ 10c
Hogs, 100 to 1876 pounds .........-... lie
Fat hogs, 200 lbs. over, 13c to l3 lie
Meat Dressed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
INCREASE IN WATER
AND LIGHT RATES
AFTER OCTOBER FIRST

The high prices of everything con-
nected with the making of lights and
the pumping of water necessitates
our raising the minimum rate for
lights from 81 to sl.25 and the min
imum water rate from 81 to SIPS,
and where tub is used, from $l.75 to
s1.S5.
Coal is now costing us 5000 pet
year more than it ever has before,
and lubricating oils, packing, copper
wire. etc, have doubled in price.
Therefore we are compelled to make
these new rates.
All bills must be paid promptly on
or before the 18th OF the month or
water and lights will be turned of
without notice.
All outstanding accounts, bills that
are in arrears, must be settled by the
/ 5th of next month or the water and
lights must of necessity be discontin-
ued. Please govern yourself accord
ingly.
KENTUCKY LIGHT & POWER CO,
Incorporated,
Hartford, Kentucky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-09-28
GOODS ON THE GOVERNOR.

We are obliged to the Hartford
Herald for publishing its correspond
ence with Gov. Stanley whereby we
are enabled to prove our charge that
the Governor ignored Claude Blan-
kenship's resignation from the Coun-
ty Exemption Board.
Unhappily for the, Governor he
gives too many excuses for not ac-
cepting the resignation. He first de-
MES having received 1t. and then ex-
plains that the President refused to
accept designations except in extreme
cases. II the first contention were
true why the second one? But the
first was not true. The Governor
had received at least one OF Blan-
kenships numerous designations. We
have on our desk positive proof OF
this fact in register receipt card
signed by the Governor at Frankfort
July -, 1917.
Perhaps this exposure will teach
the Herald not to monkey with a
loaded bomb.