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Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
whole Family Under Fire.

A land owner Of Vergeze, according
to Paris correspondent, has received
the following letter from his son, a
staff captain:
II heard strange story today, that
a woman and a boy Of sixteen had
been found among the men of the
battalion of unmounted chaus-
seurs. An investigation was made,
and they were found to be the wife
and son Of a chausseur who had de-
termined not to be separated from
him. Both went into the trenches with
other poilus, and the most striking
thing about 1t is that they had been
with the battalion for five months be-
fore the authorities found out. OF
course everybody in the battalion
knew, but as you see. the secret was
well kept.
"As an old chausseur yourself, you
will be proud to learn that father,
mother and son have been under fire
together in your old battalion"
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Hay Fever PoIIens.

The development of hay fever in any
locality depends upon the atmospheric
hay fever pollens increasing to point
which overcomes the resistance Of the
patient" says Doctor Scheppegrell. 1T
was ascertained that most Of the
spring and summer cases of hay fever
are caused by the pollen Of the grasses,
although the pollen Of other plants.
such as the yellow dock, amaranth.
goose foot, etc, may cause the attack
or help to maintain It when set up BY
the grass poIlens."
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
THREE GRAND LODGES
ASSEMBLED AT ALBUQUERQUE
FOR ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Whited Heads X. P.'s, Hayes ls Grand
Master Of |. o. o. r. and Mrs. Swartz
President of Rebekahs.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
AlbuquerQue.-Pyth Odd Fel-
lows and Daughters of Rebekah all
brought their annual convention to q
close, and the closing session Of each
was marked by installations Of the
newly elected grand lodge officers.
The Pythians elected the following Of
ficers: Grand chancellor, c. A. Whited
of Ration; grand vice chancellor. John
M. Rose, Roswell; grand prelate, L. ".
Medley, Magdalena; grand keeper of
records and seal, ]. e. Elder. Albu-
querque; grand master of exchequer,
James A. Smiley, Socorro; grand mas
ter at arms, George Dingwall, Carri-
zozo; grand inner guard, Charles E..
Liebechner, Las Vegas; grand outer
guard, w. w. Campbell, Gallup; grand
tribune, w. w. Risdon, Albuquerque.
Supreme representative, M. McCreary,
Magdalena.
Delegates to the grand lodge conven-
tion Of Odd Fellows completed their
days program by attending the exem-
plification of the Rebekah degree upon
thirteen candidates. Thirty-seven Of
the forty-seven lodges in the state
were represented.
The state convention OF the grand
lodge of Odd Fellows and the Daugh-
ters of Rebekah closed In the Odd Eel
low hall and Woodmen hall respective
ly. Grand Master-elect Hayes and 9th
er officers were installed. The grand
lodge of Odd Fellows took action to
provide aid as needed to members en-
gagged in military service. The elected
officers of Rebekahs who were in
stalled follow: President, Mrs. Isabel
Swartz, Gallup; vice president, Mrs.
Carrie Aleshire, Lake Arthur; war
den, Mrs. Walda M. Russell. Deming;
secretary, Mrs Mary e. Comstock, Las
Vegas, she being elected for the fifth
time; treasurer, Mrs. Sarah Brown,
Springer. Mrs. Janet Spears, past
president, was elected as representa-
tive to the Association Of Rebakah AS
semblies to meet in st. Louis, Septem-
ber, 1913 Mrs. Margaret Chapman,
past president, presented the jewel to
the retiring president. The members
decided to hold their convention in AL
buuuerque again next year.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Bow Injured When slIo Blows Up.

The concrete silo which was being
filled on the Owens farm five miles
southeast of the city blew up from
an explosion of gas produced by the
termenting ensilRage, completely de-
molishing the silo, and Scattering brok-
On pieces Of concretd far and wide.
Pieces of the bursted silo struck a
boy by the name of Bob Pritchard,
badly injuting him.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Ranchman kIIIs MInIna Man.

Silver City.-The third killing in
Grant county since the adjournment OF
the grand jury, two weeks ago, oc-
CURED at Hachita, when Bud Sits, a
ranchman, shot and mortally wounded
Clyde Wheeler, a mining man Of Syl-
vanite. Wheeler's assailant surren-
dered. While the motive for the shoot
ing will not be brought out until the
preliminary hearing, it is said that the
two men had had trouble over a WON.
an.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Cabbage proves Profitable Crop.

Las Cruces.-That early cabbage can
be grown both successfully and prof
ltably in the Mesilla valley has been
amply demonstrated by several grow
ers. This season the profits of a few
growers were SO large that it is ex-
pected that next year will see many
acres planted to this crop.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Federation Head Guest Of Honor.

Santa Fe.-Mrs. G. e. Mason of Ros-
well, elected president of the New
Mexico Federation of Woman's clubs,
was rendered reception at the execu-
tive mansion, Mrs. Mason being
guest of Mrs. Lindsey, stopping over
on her way home from Gallup.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
cannerIes Doing Big Business.

Lakewood.-Five carloads of the IA
nous Lakewood brand Of canned toma-
toes have already been shipped from
the factory at this place, and the new
factory at Dayton, seven miles north
of here, shipped it's first carload, max
ing total of six cars sent out of the
Pecos valley with the season gust be-
ginning.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Whitman Named chllf clerk.

Santa FEE. F. whitman was ap-
pointed chief clerk in the office of the
surveyor general to succeed Maj. Nor
man L. King, who is with the New
Mexico troops. Harold c. Hamilf was
appointed chief draughtsman to sue
ceed Mr.. Whitman. The salary of the
chief chief CLERK is $4,000 year and of the
chief dralethtsman, $1,000.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Gets EIve Yeara In Pen

Santa Fe.-To bring New Mexico
woman to Ell Paso for Illicit purposes
will cost Rafael l.. Molina of Ell Paso
five years in the penitentiary and 800
fine and costs, according to sentence
imposed on him in Federal Court at
Ell Paso.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Col. cuttInu Gets London Post,

Santa Fe.-Bronson M. Cutting of
this city has been appointed assis-
tant military attache at the American
embassy. having sailed some time ago
from New York.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
when success Ie sweetest.

Success is sweet; the sweeter II
long delayed and attained through
manifold struggles and defeats.-Al-
colt.
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Where Nerve Ia Needed.

He-If he marries now, won't he be
called a coward?
She-Not If he marries her.-Judge
Taiban Valley news., 1917-10-19
Correction.

SIS your wife good plain cook?"
mo, she isn't; she's good pretty
one"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
GERMS OF INSANITY SCATTERED
AROUND BY HARRY THAW

hallucination. The thought that some
one might break into the rooms, occu-
pie now by Mrs. Elizabeth Tacot, SO
prayed upon his mind, it is believed,
that he thought an intruder was near
him. Mrs. Tacot is out of the city.
Thaw Grows Worse.
PHILADELPHIA Pa. Jan. 1S.-Har-
ry K. Thaw is still in precarious con-
dition today, it was announced at ST.
Mary's hospital where the Pittsburgh
millionaire has been since he slashed
his throat and wrists with a razor.
Physicians had looked for Tffaw to
be well on the road to recovery by
this time, but they acknowledged to-
day that he Is worse, if anything,
than four days ago. He can retain
but small nourishment and instead OF
growing stronger, has steadily be-
come weaker.
Mrs. Thaw remains constantly at
Harry's bedside and Frank K. John
son one of his attorneys. has been
permitted to see him several times.
! Thaw is not permitted to talk during
any of these meetings, however, and
it is declared he can give no statement
for several weeks at least
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
DEWEY'S BODY IN CAPITOL
BENEATH STATUE OF LIBERTY

will be placed in the center OF the
vast rotunda, directly beneath .hc
statue of liberty and directly over
the vacant mausoleum in the c-yp.
originally designed for the body o.
George Washington.
Special war and navy orders were
sent out today for all available armv
and navy forces to report in Wash
ington by Saturday morning to act
as escort and guard for the rem ,ins
Of Admiral Dewey.
Expecting even greater crowds
than attended the public funeral in
the capitol rotunda of President Nc.
Kinley, Major and Superintendent of
Police Raymond Pullman today con
ferred with military officials of Fcrt
Meyer regarding arrangements for
handling the crush.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
Detective Became Hysterical
and Empties Revolver
in the Air.

United Press Leased Wire SeSVica,
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 1S.-Break-
ing under the strain of his long vigil,
Norman Kelly, a private detective
employed to guard the room where
Harry X. Thaw attempted to com
NIT suicide by slashing his throat
and wrists, became hysterical ano
started to "shoot up the place to-
day.
Kelly, who is attached to the Val
O'Farrell agency declared someone
had attempted to enter the apart
ment and cut him with a knife.
Kelly exhibited number Of scratch
es on his face. Then he started tC
shoot He smashed the chandelier
dented the door and screamed so loud
ly that neighbors were attracted anG
called the police.
Police attribute Kelly,s action to an
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
MAY GO TO COURT
FOR DECISION
Whether Iowa Railroads Can
Refuse Shipments Of Beer
and Liquor Into the
State.
CONFERENCE AT CAPITAL
Attorney-General Havner Holds the
Present Laws Prevent Bring
Ing In Liquor for Per-
oonal Use-
CONFERENCE AT CAPITAL
rBv United Press.1

DES MONIES, Jan. 1S.-A confer.
ence fraught with the greatest i'm.
portance to the individual user OF
liquor in Iowa, was held in the state
house today between Attorney General
H. NJ. Havner and attorneys repre-
senting the principal railroads and
express companies in the state.
Havner, who called the meeting
presented his view that present Iowa
laws prevent the railroads and ex
press companies from lawfully carry
ing liquor into Iowa for anyone but
druggists or permit holders. Beer
and malt liquors are absolutely pro
hibited. in Havner's opinion. Permit
holders may not legally sell wines
and vinous or spurious liquors OF
alcohol for uses as q beverage, Out
only for mechanical, sacramental and
medicinal purposes.
With this, the spokesmen for the
railroads and express companies
agreed with the only debatAble legal
fiiquor for private consunfption Thls
personal use is authorized, the rail
road lawyers claimed. by the Whit
more bill OF last session which added
the words cor for private consump
ton" to the three named lawful pur,
poses.
Havner replied to this that the
Whitmore bill was unconstitutional
because its title was improper. not
setting forth accurately the contents
of the bill. Havner pointed to the
decision delivered yesterday by Dis
trict Judge Utterback of Des Moines,
holding the Whitmore act unconsti-
tutional on these grounds.
The railroads also pointed to the
existence of two injunctions in the
federal courts, directing them not to
refuse personal liquor shipments. As
these cases did not involve the ques-
ton Of constitutionality of the Whit
more act, the railroad lawyers said
they were completely at sea in the
premises.
The railroad attorneys expressed
themselves as anxious to obey the law
and a few even stated they were will
ing never to transport booze but
must as common carriers accept all
lawful freight
An agreement to obtain a court
construction on the issues Of differ
ing opinion is not considered unlikely
to result from the conference.
On the other hand, there is rernot q
possibility thSt the railroads may be
convinced theS are within their legal
rights In refusing to transport per-
sonal shipments o. liquor into Iowa.
Court action by the brewery interests
is expected certainly tc follow such
decision, the breweries seeking to
compel the railroads to carry liquor
for individuals who have or1ere1
for example, by mail.
Wilson Bill Passes Senate.
DBS MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 1s.-The
Wilson prohibitory amendment passed
the Iowa senate today. 46 to 3. It now
goes to the house. Frailey, Henig-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
POINTS WAY TO
LASTING PEACE
Lord Balfour's Conlmunica-
ton is Taken as Guide From
Entente as to Future
Steps Of President.
WHILE WAR CONTINUES
Suggestion Intlmated That MIR. Wilson
Might Make Progress on the
Prevention Of Other
Wars.

GBy Robert ]. Bender, United Pres:
Staff Correspondent
| WASHING ION, Jan. 1S.-Englant
has pointed the way to President VII
son for continuing his work toward g
lasting peace. according to official be
lief here today. r.
In the supplementary communication
forwarded to this government from
Lord Balfour, officials have drawn the
following conclusions:
! The entente powers are fighting to
, prevent future aggression.
They feel President Wilson can do
much toward evolving some plan for
an International preventive force to
limit future wars and by intimation
has conveyed the suggestion that he
pursue this course.
While the president is working out
this plan and gaining sympathy for
lit as one Of the prime requisites for
general peace discussion, the entente
will fight on in an effort to crush or
at least. weaken the military power
and prestige of her enemies.
Balfour, it is pointed out, lays para
mount Importance on the necessity for
halting future aggressors. He says
in fact that while territorial readjust-
ments sought by the entente powers
might allay future. danger somewhat,
they would provide no sufficient Sc
curity" against recurrence of war.
Such security, he concludes, is pos
sible only with "some form of inter
national sanction" to stand behind in
ternational law and treaties for pre-
venting or limiting hostilities.
Balfour's communication Is held to
be a suggestion that President Will
sons sphere of activity for the present
at least should be limited to laying the
ground work for some such interna-
t,onal force. In the meantime the
entente reavows it's purpose to remove
Or weaken existing causes of inter
national unrest in Europe and at
tempt to create popular dissatisfac-
tion over methods pursued by the cen
trail powers.
Balfour admits the difficulty in ac-
complishing these aims, but declares
a durable peace possible only in their
fulfillment fortified by joint action
of civilized nations to enforce peace,
once it is attained.
President Wilson favors use Of both
arms Of the country's defense to In
sure peace in spite of recent reports
he felt such league should be arm ed
with only moral suasion.
The president recently described to
some friends his ideas on the subject
by saying he favored an international
peace patrol of sufficient strength
to say mo- when war threatened and
ito show the would-be aggressors that
the mo- carried bite with it,
The United Press is able to state
the president continues to hold this
opinion of the character such a
league of nations should assume, but
is open minded on details.
His next step in the peace game may
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
KICKING ON
IOWA MAN
AS MEMBER
Pf0RIVDSlveS DO NOT E1lk6 11e1
: Of Adams Being Named
Vice Chairman of
Committee.
START FINISH FIGHT
Perkins, Robbins, Hiram johnson and
Perhaps Roosevelt, Take Hand
In Stirring up Old
Trouble.
START FINISH FIGHT

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce1
NEW YORK, Jan. 18.-George w.
Perkins, leader of the progressive-re-
publican revolt against the executive
committee of the national republican
committee, started lining up progress
sives all over the country today in q
finish fight on the national committee.
He announced that he had conferred
with Colonel Roosevelt. ~.
Raymond Robbins, we'll known
Illinois progressive leader, who sup
ported Hughes during the last cam
paign, also held conference with
Perkins today. He announced after
wards his full and hearty approval OF
the protest started by Perkins and
Everett Colby Of New Jersey and their
demand for an immediate meeting of
the republican committee to undo the
work, done by the executive commit
tee.
Perkins announced receipt Of the
following telegram from Senator elect
Hiram Johnson Of California;:
with your efforts to make the re-
publican party progressive, l am in
full sympathy and hearty accord. Go
to it and all progressives will be with
you."
Regarding claims Of executive COM
mittee members as to the progressiv.
ism Of Vice Chairman Adams, of
Iowa, whom they chose for that post.
Perkins had sheaf of kilograms from
Iowans.
George c. Wright. who was progres.
sive candidate for governor in 1912,
telegraphed from Nevada, Iowa:
'You are right. We should call a
meeting of the national committee.
Men like Adams cannot lead the pro-
gressive party"
J. H. Wyllie, progressive state chair.
man In 1912, wired from Sigourney.
Iowa:
81 heartily concur with you and
your associates in the action taken.
Stand firm"
Perkins also made public this mes
sage from A. n. DIETRICH, progressive
state chairman Of Pennsylvania, who
supported Hughes:
81 heartily agree that the republi.
can national executive committee
should be ignored and responsibility
placed on the national committee so
we can have an early showdown.
Your action is the subject of very ia
vorable comment around the capitol
today" .
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
Marine Insurance Makes Big
Jump Since German Raider
is Located in Atlantic
Ocean.
MILLIONS ALREADY LOST
French Liner Chicago Sailed Today
For Bordeaux With Over Ono
Hundred Passengers
Aboard. "

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
NEW YORK, Jan. 1s.-Marine un-
derwriters in New York continued to- 4
day to boost rates on ships bound for
South American waters. War risk
rates leaped from general range OF
two to three per cent to six to ten
per cent yesterday With the German
raider still at large and new reports
OF ships sunk received today. rates
were expected to 90 even higher.
The ships already destroyed by thar
raider are valued with; their carg110o.
at about 31gsat Get. --',rarsse =.
derwriters. rEive nice shoats. Weigh
The French lilbs. each. Will sell
from New York or alive. Phone Black
Bordeaux, regard.
gers aboard. ,Othdce first mortgages.
on the Atiaatic and and secure. Keo-
as reaching their des'
The AlphonZo XII Go
The American liner kimball piano.
many Americans aboard Hinze piano.
pool. Whitney piano,
The Saga for Rio Janeilfss condition:
: The Brazos for San jus. ,bss; %; Ian ana
Rico. ei l-.At -
nos Aires.
The valdivia.
Ships which are on their way from
European waters to america are:
The French liner Touraine, from
Bordeaux.
The American liner Philadelphia;
the White Star liner Baltic, at pres
ent the second largest passenger lin
er engaged in Atlantic trade; the
Holland American liner Rnydam; tho
He1igolav, Of the Scandinavian!Amer-
fcan line, and the Bergensfjord Of the
Norwegian American line.
May Lead to Trouble.
LBy Carl D. Groat, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-1nterna-
tional complications with Germany
will ensue, If American lives were
sacrificed, contray to international
law, in the German raiders activities.
according to a broad official hint to
the United Press today.
The official indicated peace mar
euvers would not prevent this gov
ernment from taking some action II
its rights were invaded. In fact, It
Gas suggested, that the threat OF
trousle between the two govern
snents night be a club that would
force Gern,anE into line on the peace
moves.
It was indicated that the authorities
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
,BIf1glSh WaSte Shells and In
erxy Upon Position Which
Germans Had Already
Abandoned.
KEPT UP FOR DAYS
official Report Tells Of German Forces
RepuIsins Russian Squad,
Though outnumbered
Ten to One.

| UNITED Press Leased Wire Service7
BERLIN (via Sayville wireless,
Jan. ia British attack near Serre
| was on German positions which hat
been evacuated, according to wal
office report today which declared this
assault was Launched into the air
after heavy artillery fire at the empty
trenches.
Repulse of other British attacks
near Loos after a violent hand tc
hand fight was also reported. The
| statement said:
"At night from January (?-date
missing) to 18th, after engagements
near Serre. parts of an advanced po
sitfon still held by US was systemati
cally and unmolestedly evacuated
Since then every day has found heavy
fire directed against these abandoned
empty trenches.
Yesterday an English attack
against them which was expected by
us, was launched into the air. II
caused severe losses to the enemy.
British blasting operations near
I.oos were followed by short fighting,
during which enemy forces which
had advanced, were speedily re
pulsed, in violent hand to hand en-.
/ gagements." the statement said
Ten TImes as Strong.
BERLIN, (via Sayvflle wireless)
Jan. 1S.-Russian forces ten times as
strong as German defenders, entered
an outpost north of Krasshin, but were
later elected, today's official statement
said. describing the fighting in the
Riga theatre of war
The war, Office said clear weather
had resulted In an increase OF artillery
firing in various sectors.
Business as Usual.
[Ey William Philip Simms, Uniteu
Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD. Jan. .17-(delayed)-Th
war Gods motto Is business as usual
even IL a thick hominy-like snow
steadily falling has transferred the bat
tlefield into a vision of stupendous
beauty.
The snow fell steadily in great flakes
all Wednesday and Wednesday night.
The film of white which a little furry
on Saturday had spread over the earth
had not melted. Freezing water in
shell holes and the frozen ooze Of no
mans land were CONCEALED Wednes-
day--and every flake stuck to the barb
ed wire entanglements. They seemed
lovely and harmless-like airy woven
webs of white.
In the trenches snow covered men
were uncomplaining. They optimis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-18
1onor to Hero Of Manila Bay
Whose Burial Takes Place
Saturday Morning.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1s.-The
Gooy Of Admiral George Dewey will
le in state in the rotunda OF the
ptoi ON the same catafalque which
s tne remains of Americas three
lartyred presidents.
Iestowal Of this homer on the h ,ro
manila Bay was definitely decided
Aas catafalqns, heavily drsoed,