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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
1ndiydual Subscriptions to Come Yet and the Big Cam
vass by the Women in Every Home Next Monday Will
Yield Still More Money for the Wounded Sol
diers in Europe.
'RED CROSS FUND STILL MOUNTING
discriminating Applause at the Mass Meeting
Last Evening Indicates the Position of
the Masses in the Present Crisis.

with grim facts With no rhetorical
adornment, it made an impression of
being fine and beautiful; with no
pounding or shouting, it hit the large
audience with immense force. The
theme and the facts In it were
handled in a way that added much
to the reputation on the platform of
Mr.. McManus.
He said it is not yet time to felici-
tate ourselves, for our work of this
week is but half done. He quoted
Peabody that the Red Cross is the
only organization in the world that
can give the wounded soldier the
care, his mother would give him.
Nothing is SO discouraging to sol
diers as neglect, he said, and the
lack of ambulances along the Rus
sian front is one of the chief causes
of the lack of fighting vim in the
Russian army.
The Need Of Being in Time.
Germany was prepared with $780,
900 nurses when she declared war, he
said, while France was unprepared like
America. America should learn the
lesson from France to save suffering
among American soldiers as the
French soldiers experienced. He gave
a vivid description OF the French
hospitals in the beginning OF the
war with only one nurse to seventy
wounded men. We have not pre-
pared like Germany, but have been
drifting along like France did, as re-
CARDS this Red Cross work.
Toward the end of his address,
Mr.. McManus forecast dark days
ahead of us which will make us
realize what war Is, as we realized
it during the civil war-the time is
here when every man must do his
bit The other nfnstv million IN
this country should not overlook the
ten millions who registered of mill
tary age; certainly the ten millions
will not overlook the doings OF the
ninety millions.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Every store and bank In keo-
kuk will receive Red Cross sub
sorlptlons and memberships until
Monday evening when the cam.
paIon closes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
WHO COUNTRY
COMMITTEES ARE

The following have been drafted
to appoint assistants and do the
work necessary to push the weeks
campaign In their own communi-
ties.
Montrose-F. o. Wilcox, r. L.
Reed, e. D. Crooks, r. n. Clancy
and others.
Montrose (south)-Frank Sawyer
CharIeston-James Vermazen, c.
A. Swinderman, w. c. Pickard, n.
G. kirschner and others.
ArgyIe-Rev. L. n. Bent, John
w. Ward, r. J. Brodsky, Or. p. e.
Hanes and others.
Van Buren--Lewls Fett and 9TH
ers.
vincennes-lra e. Bailey, John
cruze, James Wolfe, Bryan scov-
ern and others.
jackson outside-Wm. D. Turner
and others.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

Red Cross Headquarters this week
is in the keokuk Electric building,
Eighth and Main street, and the
telephone number 10 $50.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22
PAINS SHARP
and STAbb|NG
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkha1n's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Visit suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-22

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22
LOCAL BANK GIVES
 EMPLOYEES FINE BONUS
Staff of the Merchants & Planters Bank Are Recipients of Hand-
 some Christmas Presents.

The members of the staff of the Merchants & Planters bank have been walking with rather independ- ent air for the past several days. The first annual bonus has been issued by the officials of that institution and each employe has been presented with a handsome sum in appreciation Of the faithful services rendered during the past year.
 The bonuses have been given with a view of meeting the high cost of living for the employees and are evil dences of the prosperous year just enjoyed by the bank. The bonuses is- sued, according to the statement of several of the employees, range from 10 to 25 per cent of the yearly salaries of the employees and represent something over $4,O00.
 The negro porter at the bank. who receives $660 per wear, was given 25 per cent of his annual salary. or $165. The employees who receive $75 per month were given $225. Those who receive $1,500 per year were given $500; those who are paid $2,000 per year received $500; those paid $2.400 annually received $360. and those whose annual salary amounts to $5.- 900 were given $500.
 It is said that the officials of this bank intend to give bonuses each year, the amount of the bonus to be dependent upon the business for the year.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22
CHINESE PAPERS
 DISAPPROVE ISHII- LANSING AGREEMENT

Shanghai. Nov. 14.-(Correspond- ence of The Associated Press.)-News- papers printed in English in Shanghai and small number of Chinese dailies have taken the position that the Lans- ing-Ishii notes, in which the United States recosnizes Japan's special po- sition in China, enunciate no new prin- ciplc, but are merely restatement of matter contained in numerous treaties and agreements.
 The majority of the Chinese news papers, however, do not share this view and regard the recognition of Japan's special position by America as a grave menace to China. Sur prise is expressed that America has done anything which brings her his- toric friendship with China into ques- tion, but the surprise has also elicited a. general warning from the Chinese press that China must arouse her. self, create a stable government and get into a position where she can de- fend herself and need not rely upon foreign nations to protect her.
 Many of the Shanghai Chinese papers, as we'll as newspapers in all inc other large centers in China. em' phasize the assertion that the negotia' tions between the United States and Japan make it appear that China is
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22
COTTON BELT MEN TO GET INCREASE
Voluntary Raise of 77a Per Cent in Salaries of Clerks and Telegraph
 Operators Is Authorized.

Effective January 1 the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company has authorized raise of 2 k per cent in the salaries of all telegraphers and clerical forces in its entire system, according to information received In this city yesterday. This increase, which is voluntary, amounts to ap' proximetely $1OO,OOo annually, it is stated.
 The increase in salary will effect about 100 men in this city, whose salaries now range from $60 to $130 per month, and this will indeed be welcome news for these men. as the present high cost of living has worked hardships upon them. The authorized raise will increase the pay rolls of this company in this city about $7OO per month. as the salaries of the men effected average between $90 and $95 per month.
 The following telegram was re ceived yesterday by The Graphic from J. H. Estes of St. Louis, special rep resentative of President J. M. Her. bert:
 "The St. Louis Southwestern rail- way. by authority of President J. M. Herbert, has given notice of volun- tary increase, effective January 1. 1918. amounting to 72 per cent of salaries of all telegraphers and clerical forces in the employ of the company over it's entire lines. This increase amounts to approximately $100,00C per annum."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

not an independent country. Con- menting on this reflection upon China, the Sinwanpao says:
 What can be more alarming and dispiriting than this? It is' our citi- zens who have, caused, the internal trouble and thus invited foreign az gression. Now we realize even the friendly country Limited States), to which we have been looking for sym pathy and assistance, is not to be re- lied upon. Does this mean that the integrity of our country is lost for evef?"
 The Shenpao says: 'Is the terri torial integrity of China still intact? In the strictest sense of the word it has long ago been destroyed and shat tered. The reason why China, in spite of her dead and rotten spirit. is still able to make an appearance of a liv- ing creature by propping up the skin with the bloached skeleton. is not be- cause she has certain special charac- teristics which saves her from her fate, but because those who are watch ing the spells with knife in hand. are still waiting for their time"
 The Shenpao declares that it is un- able to comprehend how it is possible to recognize Japan's special interests in China and at the same time to main tain the principle of the open door and equal commercial opportunity to all nations in China. The one is the opposite of the other, it asserts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22
NEGROES HOLD UP
 FORTY WHITE MEN

Alton. Ill.,. Dec. 21.-Forty white workmen at the plant of the Federal Lead Company here were held up and robbed by fire armed negroes as they were leaving work this morning.
 The men were paid yesterday and said that they had been robbed of sums ranging from 60 cents to $40.
 As the white workmen were going single file down "a narrow pathway leading from the gate of the plant they were halted by the negroes, who were lying in wait AS each white man rounded a curve, the negroes pointed revolvers at him and ordered him to stand against fense. out of sight of the white men approaching. In this way 40 white men were lined up.
 A negro workman was permitted to pass unmolested.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22
FEW FURLOUGHs AT :.
 CAMP BEAUREGARD

Only 5 per cent of the commands
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22
JUBILEE SINGERS.
 MAKE DECIDED HIT

Plantation melodies. in true plan tation style, were those enjoyed yes- terday and last night by patrons of the Orpheo theatre, and the perform ances given by the Branch Normal jubilee singers were a decided hit. No singers can render the true negro folk songs as well as the real south ern darkies. and sucl are the mem- berfs of the jubilee singers of this educational institution.
 Garry Me Back to Ole Virginia" :" Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray, 'sPromised Land" and Heaven" were some of the songs rendered, and all of the renditions received a large share of we'll deserved applause, each soloist responding to one or more encores. The selections rendered by the young men of this aggregation deserve special mention. The sing CTS have been trained by F. J. Work. musical director at the Branch Norm al.
 There are about 25 members of the jubilee singers and they will appear at the Orpheo theatre again this afternoon and tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

 at Camp Beauregard, La, will be granted leave of absence for Christ mas according to letter received yesterday by MT. and Mrs. Lee Hark- ness from their son, Leo, a member of 8 company, 114th Ammunition train. Young Hardness and several other boys, including Barney Burke, had received their permits and had written they felt certain of being per mitted to spend Christmas with home folk. The permits were cancelled ar the last minute, according to young Hardness. '.
 However, it expected that all of the men. who desire furlougns will be granted them later, but only 4 per cent will be permitted to leave camp at one time.
 The cause for the latest ruling is attributed to an appeal to the war department by the railroads, who say
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22
BARRIERS MAY RAISE
 THEIR RATES TODAY

:, Don't be surprised, should you go into a asibarbershop today and get "all dolled up" if you receive a ticket showing a charge of 40 cents for hair cut and 20 cents for shave. Local barbers are expecting that permission for the increase will be received this morning from the international bar bers' union officials. and some shops are expected to put the new sched. ule into effect at once.
 The local barbers' union voted,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

some time ago, to increase the charg. es for hair cuts and slaves, and au- thority of the international was at once sought. The reason for the de- lay in, adopting the new scale is said to be due to the opposition of one or two boss barbers, who oppose the in- crease.
 Little unfavorable comment re- sarding the proposed rates has been heard, most barbershop patrons heard to express themselves voicing the opinion that the barbers are en titled to the increase, in view of in- crease, in view of increased cost of materials and the high cost of living.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

Times and conditions may change from year to year, hut Christmas as of old. Dear old bewhskered santa-reindeers sleighbels- evergreen mistletoe- all with again However the pressing gravity of the times admonishes us to make THIS Christmas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

that with curtailed forces, shortage of equipment and traffic already heavy they would be handicapped in handling other traffic on slime lines if a large proportion of the men at Camp Beauregard Were granted fur 1oughs at the same time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

:. In Spain it has been the custom for ages to include ir the Christmas cele- bration the giving of pardons to all prisoners who are serving sentences for light offenses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

In the Italian highlands, for a2| tries there has been a quaint ~ pretty custom, at Christmas, of m45 ing votice offerings at the shrin@ t the Redeemer of fruit and flowers hl the peasants, each gowned in the M turesque dress of his own district
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

Pittsburg boxing fan sare looking forward to something choice in the line of battling when Harry Greb and Billy Miske meet in that city on New Years day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-22

Christmas Day in Corsica is obsen. ed by the people as a religious t1.l tival, but not as a social one, sM
 there are no family gatherings as 1l) most of the countries of Europe NJ
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-20

able group of witnesses and defendants
and when the detective took the stand
proceedings began TO assume lively
aspect. In fact the spryness mention
ed heretofore began to creep into view
at this point. The detective was frank
in his statement that he did not think
very much OF the defendant and when
the lawyer continued questioning the
witness along lines that referred to a
feeling OF hostility toward Ruth Sher-
rell the officer grew little belligerent.
Things went from bad TO worse In
something of n hasty manner and for
"A brief moment 1t appeared that some
thing desperate was about TO be en-
acted when the court and the jailor
began humping Justify for "order in
court" without visible or startling sue
cess After time the combatants
were quietcd down and the case pro-
cceded.
Quietude and sublime calm did not
exist for an extended period, however.
for n little later the prosecuting and
defense attorneys became engaged in
wordy argument. Both gained their
feet in hasty fashion but were prevail
ed upon to resume their sitting pos
lures before anybody had been injured.
After the stormy trial had been con-
cluded and the attorneys had argued
the case pro and con It was announced
by the court that fines in the aggre-
gate Of S405 would be assessed. The
principal sufferers were Ruth Sherrell
and her husband. They were pcnallz-
ed 800 each The others were fined
from $40 TO 500.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-20
DiUOrce Mil GriSt

Three muchly-abused wives who did
not find the matrimonial journey what
1t Is cracked up to he sought relief
thru the divorce courts yesterday, ask
ing that they be freed Of the bonds
that hold them.
Minta Jones says her husband, Joe
Jones, wouldn't support her and
treated her with great cruelty follow
ing their marriage at Broken Bow
June 3, 1915. Notwithstanding, she
says Joe makes Sc n day, he wouldn't
buy her but one hat, one coat and a
pair of shoes during their married life,
and that then he got mad at her and
forced her to give them up. Since then
she has been supporting herself. She
asks the court to make Joe pay her
$50 month.
Vallie Ehredt, after living with
Henry G. Ehredt IA years. got enough
of Henry's whippings, she says, and
seeks severance of their relations.
She wants S25 a month to help support
four children. whose ages range from
to 13. The couple were married in
Corropolis, Pa, November 25. 1903.
Bonnie Barber was the third petit
toner for relief. She says her hus-
band. Walter C. Barber. deserted her
a year after their marriage in 1910 and
she wants a divorce.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-20
SPRY TIMES FEATURE
LOCAL POLICE COURT
Lawyers Fuss a Bit and Ar
resting Officer Makes a
Few Remarks.

Police court in Tulsa Is always good
for little something out of the ordin-
AIRY in the way of testimony and bellig-
erence upon the part of witnesses call
ed to the stand to testify for or against
some person brought before the bar
of justice. In fact, the municipal
tribunal Is something OF a spry insti-
tuition
Spry as 1t is on all occasions II is
of course, a little more spry on some
occasions than on others. Yesterday
afternoon was plumb spry after
noon. The session was characterized
by little more spryness than has been
In evidence during the past few weeks.
It all happened in the case Of the
Municipality against Ruth Sherrell
and number of others who had been
arrested saturday evening in a room
ing house located over the Queen City
Livery stable and operated by Ruth
Sherrell. Police Detective George
Blaine paid an informal visit to the
establishment along during the early
hours of evening.
On the witness stand the officer
stated he found two or three whisky
glasses that smacked considerably OF
liquor and that in addition to sus-
picious appearing buZzer, electrically
operated he ran into quite gathering
of persons who were not guests of the
house.
In fact, about all the majority OF
the men were doing, it seemed, was
to be waiting for n friend. Too many
were waiting for friends to suit the
officer so he took the whole house
to the police station whore they were
put under bond for appearance yes
terday afternoon.
Behind Ed Grassland, attorney for
the defense, was arrayed rather siZ-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-20
|. W. W. WITNESS IS FINED
Man Who Testified as 10 Quictudc Of
Headquarters Penaliycd.

During the trial of the " /. w. w.
members who were tried in police
court recently and later tarred and
feathered, James l.. Hasseth was
called in behalf of the defendants TO
testify concerning the orderly manner
in which the organization headpuar-
ters were conducted. Yesterday Has
seth was arrested ard placed in the
municipal Jail on charge OF va
grancy.
At the afternoon session of police
court he was arraigned. found guilty
of vagrancy. and fined 800. Hasseth,
altho questioned closely relative TO
his occupation and conduct while in
Tulsa, evaded answering these Ques-
tions and continually talked of Incl
dents transpiring forty years ago In
Colorado when he was employed by
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
He will be held in Jail for further in
vestigation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-20
Garfield Fund Half Raised.

ENID, Okla, Nov. 19.-Garfield
county has subscribed $3.50 to the
Y. NJ. c. A. camp recreation fund,
according to figures compiled by w.
h. I.ence, county chairman.
This county's quota is $4,000. or
30 cents per capita. Following are
the amounts subscribed by four cities
of Garfield county. with others yet to
be heard from: Enid, $4,000; Drum
mond, $500; Lahoma, $500; Coving-
ton, S333. Total, $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-11-20
WILL OPEN PAVING BIDS
City Commissioners to Award $500, 900
Worth of Work.

The largest paving contract ever let
by the city of Tulsa, totaling $500. 900,
comes up before the city commission
ers when they will open bids at their
meeting this morning.
The improvements are to be made
in all parts of the city. The largest
total for paving improvements hereto
fore contracted for amounted to
S660,000.
Bids will also be opened by the
commissioners today for supplying
the city with an additional fire truck
and lot of other fire fighting equip
ment that is badly needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
MOOSUf
PIainfieId Regulars Lose to Local
 Five, 45-1e-Early Morning Aero plane Sried by Mil Workman -
 Storm Makes Trouble.

The Plainf1eld High school basket hall regulars met the fast town team Thursday evening in Milner hall, at Moosup, for the first game of the sea son. The team composed of young men in the town of Plainfield fought hard battle. but the high school five's passwork could pot be broken up. During the first half of the game the town team failed to make field goal, while Plainfield threw eight. However. the second half ended with the towns team credited with seven field goals and the high school with ten. the final score being 45 to Is. For the town team J. Smith. Lafrance and Coderre worked nicely together while A. Smith and Dassett starred for the high school. The lineups fol- P. H. S. Town Team Daggett .................. J. Smith
 Left forward
 '7i''''H Risht forward -' @''o' Alien Burns
 Right back
 Left back
 Field baskets. Plainfield, A. Smith 6. Potter 5, Burby 4, Daggett 3, Allen 2. Coderre ,. Burns 1; foul baskets, for P1ainfield A. Smith T. for town team, Coderre 2.
 AeropIane Noted.
 An aeroplane was seen Friday morn ing about o'clock going over the American Woolen company's mill in Almyvi1le. The buzzing noise attract ed the attention of the night watch man who was on his hourly round.
 Hard Day for TrcIIeyrnen.
 The snow Thursday night caused the Moosup- Central Village trolley car line considerable trouble Four men worked from , o'clock in the morning until 10 clearing the ice and snow from the tracks so that the car might make it's usual trips On the first return trip from Moosup more trouble awaited the carmen, as the car left the track just as it came in front of MT. Weaver's house. After considerable labor the car was forced back on the iron ready for service
 Many local people attended tho basketball game played in the Dan ielson arnory Friday evening between the Putnan-KiHingly High schools.
 Antonio Potvin, havin gpassed all examinations for the aviator service has been sent to Fort Slocun for fur ther orders.
 Jean Raymond of Fort Terry called on Moosup relatives recently.
 All schools in the town of Plain field will close next Friday afternoon for one week Christmas vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
GOSHEN
Travellers Need Safety Deviees-New Milking Machine at Stark Farm---A Civil War Sugar Story.

Ralph Hihckley spent Thanksgiving week at the home of his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Clark, in Wi1li- mantle.
 Cautious Travelling Necessary
 Rain and snow that froze made a coating of ice on the ground Saturday night, and numerous falls resulted by those who travelled in slippery places. For any degree of safety. sharp calke for the horses slidding chains for the horseless wagons and creepers for those who go afoot are required at present.
 Andrew Lathrop has entered the employ of the Marlin Rockwell com pany at Norwich.
 Three Pigs Weigh e99 Pounds. F. G. Stark butchered three hand : some spring pigs Monday; the trio weighed S99 pounds
 One of the largest meteors seen in years was noted early Tuesday morn ing in the western sky
 Milking Machine at Stark Farm.
 A milking machine has recently beeii aAdAd to tha up-to date dairy at the