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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
HUNT
FOR SATURDAY
Non Members Of Y. M. c. A. Will
Search for Certificate Call
ing for Years Member
ship in Association.

A treasure hunt will be held from
the Y. M. c. A. Saturday morning.
Every boy in the city who is twelve
years of age or over is invited to
participate. The hunt will be in the
nature of hike and will cover a
definitely mapped out route to vari-
Gus parts OF the city leading to a
certain specified point where the
treasure will be concealed. The
treasure is a membership In the
boys department Of the association
for year, and the boy finding the
place of concealment will find placed
there certificate which when re-
turned to the Y. M. G. A. boys work
secretary will be exchanged for
membership card. The finder must
be able to state clearly the exact
routing he took in order to prove
that he followed the given direc-
tions to reach the treasure. About
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

tax, has succeeded in transacting the
business for the past year within the
revenue and has decreased the current
deficit by s93221.
There was loss of S23,50O on the
mulct tax for the year. The costs OF
material and labor both advanced
Yet, taking all of these items into &C.
count the council has succeeded In
Keeping inside the limits. This is ex
,remely commendable and will be OF
interest TO the taxpayers and citizens
The report shows that the outstand
ing warrants and overdrafts for April
!, 1917 are s49,773O4; contracts
$1,000; judgment $3,315; making a to-
tai Of $54,3S8.04 less cash on hand In
all funds except cemetery trust fund
Of $16,150.24, leaving deficit Of $780,.
$3.50 or s93221 less than the deficit
Of last year.
IN April 1916 the outstanding war.
rants amounted to s57, 460.74; the fire
apparatus certificates totalled $4,000
and there was advanced for bridge i'm
provement $4,000, making a total OF
SCI, 66O.74. The balance on hand OF
S21, 490.73 left deficit of $40,170.O1.
This was an increase over the deficit
of s24,S51.51 of 1915 OF $15,318.50
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
HUDSON CRATE
TO BE TESTED
Southern Railroad Makes Purchase
Of Two Big Crates and
Efficiency Will be
Proved.

John HUDSON left this afternoon for
Nashville, Tenn, where he will con-
duct for the Nashville, Chattanooga
and st. Louis railroad company an
evaporation or coal test to prove the
efficiency of the Hulson crates which
have been Installed on two of the
largest locomotives of the company
there. These CRATES which were ship
ped from the Keokuk plant, are two of
the biggest CRATES of their kind thai
the local company has turned out.
They are being installed on both pas
senger and freight engines of the
system.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
The examiner suggests sending the

The examiner suggests sending the
pay checks around to the men on the
streets rather than having them come
in on the city's time This would also
constitute a more effective check, he
thinks. The examiner recommends
that some action be taken by the coun-
Gil ''in regard to the contract entered
into in 1908 for the sale of certain
building owned by the city to a private
corporation engaged in the manufac-
ture of shoes. The consideration to be
received by the city for the building
was s11,95O, same to be paid in annual
installments of 5000
Unless the valuation Of the proper
ty in Keokuk are adjusted to a pbint
which will bring sufficient revenue to
maintain the present lighting system,
or unless a cheaper rate can he had,
the number of lights will need to be re-
duced to the extent which will wipe
out the deficit in the fund"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
May Sale Specials from White Goods Dep,

Way Odle OPecldlS nom white 0O0dS Dept.
30 in crossbarred striped white finest sheer
dmties. for aprons and child's dresses, yd ...1oc
Sc and 40 in heavy white heavy beach cloth and
GeDerdne wash sktrtngs, yd .................. 29c
36 inch white washable half silk underwear, crepes
washable silk chiffons, white colors yd. 5Oc
81 in silk finish needle Nainsooks II yards
bolt one OF our finest qualities piece 81 *
80 inch silk finest sheer Nainsooks hand made
lingerie, IL yd bolt for ......... 50 40
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Comments on Report.

In commenting on the report the ex-
aminer says that all of the records are
in good condition He suggests that
there is due the city from Lee county
S2O43.68 commissions charged to the
city for the collection of taxes. He
says that the law repeating this com
mission went into effect in 1915.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Petition Denied.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, April 26-The in
terstate commerce commission today
denied the petition of the American
Beet Sugar company and others ask
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

part in the hunt and no boy who is
at present member of the Y. NJ.
c. A., will be permitted to partici-
pate. AT two o'clock Saturday after
noon after the hunt all the boys that
enter the contest will enjoy swim
in the fine swimming pool at the
association.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Report for Year Shows That In Spite
of MuIct Tax Deficit, Consid-
cradle Has Been Ac-
compIished.
LOWER CURRENT DEFICIT
several Comments and Comnendatory
Notices Have Been Made
by Examiner in
Report.

The present city council has COM
pleted its first years work this month.
and the financial report for the year
which has been submitted to the state
auditor by Harold T. Cox, expert ex-
aminer. shows that the council in spite
afS the deficit from the lack of mulct
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

The first permanent system of
coast defense in the United States
was originated just 100 years ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
Council Commended.

The report winds up with this SEN
tence:
TT is a commendable fact that the
city council has conducted and trans.
acted the business of the past year
within the revenue of that year In
fact. the current deficit has been de-
creased by $932.21."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

ing a modification of the commits
sion's decision that a reduction in
rates from IS to IS cents per hun
dred pounds on sugar from southern
California to Texas points was mot
reasonable"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

The spring onion drive of Texas is
on and 100 carloads day promise to
shatter one of the trenches of In
f1ated nrices.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
May Sale Specials from Domestic Dept.

So in Hope Lonsdale full bleached fine sewing muslin
limit 10 yds to customer, Observation-Disclosures. lie
Full line, all widths standard Pepperel sheeng ga
ia, basis &c rise and fall EACH width, "a 35c
Full bleached. soft finish dressing, heavy quality
Ellwood 104 cotton sheets, each 69c
Full 1914 bleached crochet spreads, heavy knotted
fringe edges heavy weight each ...........-.. ST so
Full ia scalloped edge satin finish, heavy weight
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

May Sale Specials from Linen Department
Natural bleached Linen crashes, in. WIDE heavy
weight, borders, value, yd. 10c
Union Huck Guest Towel, fancy coored borders pink
blue, avendar yellow, each 15c
Extra large Turkish Bath Towels soft pink blue
and yellow stripes, fast colors 0Ec
" in full beached heavy weight
lied table linen, designs, yd.
~ in. bleached Irish satin table damask heavy
weight, patterns, almost all linen ........ CT
One Of the finest quality heavy weight all pure
Irish linen table damask, new designs yd ....c1 TX
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26

Since 1879 there have been 81
garrisoned forts, arsenals and mn
tary posts In the United States.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-26
May Sale
Petticoats

Lace and embroidery trimmed
muslin skirts, good quality, cut
full, hemstitched and pin tuck
rufrles 59c
Deep all over embroidery mod
els and double ruffle, wide plat
Val. designs on fine nainsooks
and cambria cloths, wide flounc-
ing edges and medallion lace
models ................ 81 90
Plat Vol. multiple row nainsook
petticoats with silk organdy
medallions and insertions; wide
real Swiss flouncing models
with Van Dyke point edges. full
sectional ruffles ..S15O
White and flesh silk nainsook
underskirts, high accordion
pleated ruffles trimmed deep,
fine Plat Val. edges and
matched bands; Deep hand
loom Swiss heavy edges.
Matched set models $500
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
STAMFORD LIGHT
 KEEPER 10 RAISE
 CROPS THIS YEAR
Government Has Issued Re quest for Cultivation of
 Reservations.
Especial to The Farmer.) )

Stratford, April 2O.-Theodore Jud- son, keeper of the Stratford light, is going to become @ farmer on a large scale in accordance with gov ernmental requests to all lighthouse keepers to plant as much land as pos sible on government reservations.
 There are about four acres on the Stratford point. About two acres is cultivatable, the rest being sandy beach. MT. Judson will plant pota- toes and onions largely with the bal ance in corn.
 The opportunities in Bridgeport and Fairfield for the raising of crops is negligible. At the Bridgeport and Penfield reef lights as we'll as the Mid dleground light there is no ground at all these lights being built up from the rocks underlying the water, which covers them at high tide.
 CQRTEZ c. ROCKWELL, Plumb ing and Heating, jobbing a speciality. 3051 Main and Hillside avenue Phone 326-2. B 10 eff
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
WOMEN's CLUBS MEET.

In the parlors of the South church this morning were in the neighbor- hood of 100 ladies who had gathered in response to invitations sent out re- gently by the English Literary club of this city for the purpose of organ izing the state Federation of Women S clubs. These ladies representeds tn e various clubs about the state whose membership is composed entirely of women.
 The federation has been in the course of organization for some time past.
 Similar federations have been formed in other states. The objects of the organization are to promote a greater interest in the various wom- en's clubs, more particularly the cul- ture and reading organizations and al- so to afford enjoyable social inter course among the ladies throughout the state. At the meeting this morn ing some 50 clubs were represented. Mrs. H. H. Pyle of this city was elect ed chairman and Mrs. w. R. Hopson secretary pro tenn. Mrs. Rebecca Ster- ling president of the English Literary club delivered an address of welcome
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
BRIDGEPORT As T WAS OO-5O-20-YEARS AGO
  lTaken from the Files of The Evening Farmer)

two since, in Saltonstall Lake, East Haven. It is like rock bass but of bright red.
 Jeremiah Mccarthy, aged 101, is the patriarch of New Haven. He walks to church every Sunday.
 The Old Parker House at Mystic must be a depository of relics. A Portugese coin of 1721 in excellent condition was lately found under the kitchen floor.
 Greenville is to have the largest paper mill in the world soon. It will turn out S5.O00 pounds of printing pa per.
 Rev. Simon Waters, pastor of the Congregational church in Lisbon, died in Osceola, Fla, March 19. He had gone south for the recovery of his failing health.
 No little excitement exists in Stam- ford on account of the appearance in that place of four rabid dogs last week. It would be a. matter of pru- dence to restrain in that village all dogs for sometime to come as no one can tell how many may have been bitten by those already known to have gone mad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
ENLIST OR DON'T COME
 BACK, MOTHERS ORDER

Declaring that their mother had told them not to return to her if they failed to enlist, Harry J. Van Wag- ner, aged 24, and Clarence Van Wag- ner. aged 20, brothers, of 1 Clark street, South Norwalk, appeared be- fore the United States army recruit ing sergeant here yesterday. They were enlisted and will be sent to Fort Slocunn, later to join the field artil- lery branch of the army.
 Besides the brothers Van Wagner, other recruits enlisted at the local re- cruiting station in Fairfield avenue, were: Emile Preuss. 21, of New Canaan: Frank Vallendor, 24, New Canaan; Edward J. Lyons, 19, of Kent; Charles F. Smith, 24, of 143S Main street; William Brown, aged 17.. of 309 Fairfield avenue; Charles
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Free Russia Now Doubly Strong, Says
 Foreign Minister

Petrograd, April 20-Russia's al. lies need have no fear that she will desert the alliance or weaken her re- sistance to the enemy Prof. Paul Mi lukoff, the foregin minister said, yes terday in an address to the represen- tatives of the British and French workingmen who are now in Petro. grad.
 we understand that at the mo- ment of the revolution you might be afraid we would lose our strength for resistance" said the foreign minis ter. "I beg you to announce to your countrymen that free Russia has be- come doubly strong through democ- ratization.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
FIFTY YEARS AGO.
TEMS OF STATE NEWS.

The foundation for the new ho- tel at Collinsville at the corner of Main and River streets, is now made and will be rapidly pushed forward. The massive stones for the new dam are nearly ready and as soon as the spring rains are over active opera tions will commence.
 A fish of two pounds weight and an unknown species was shot a day or
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
CAPT. HOLMES
 OyERTAKES BRITISH.

Accounts from Detroit are to the 9th inst. Capt Holmes with de- tachment of troops, has overtaken British force of about 200, who were on their retreat up the Thames, and the British lost upwards of TO killed and wounded. The residue made retreat. The skirmish took place about 20 miles from the Delaware towns. The prisoners state that four companies of British troops. and 300 Indians were on the march to at tack Sandwich. As the strength of this garrison and Modification is suf- ticient to resist any force which it is fin the power of the enemy, in that quarter to carry against it. we think they will not dare attempt 1t.
 Troops enlisted in the western states are moving on Fort Detroit. A battalion of militia and 150 regular troops. left Franklinton, O., about the 10th inst. for Sandusky.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
TWO ICE HoUsEs BURNED

The fire department had good hours hard work this noon on the two ice houses of the Naugatuck Val ley Ice Go. in Housatonic avenue, and did good work in confining the fire to the spot where it originated. The two big ice sheds were destroyed but the fire did not extend beyond the sheds, although there was a stiff breeze from the north and the ice sheds are surrounded by a lot of small wooden buildings. If the fire had gotten any headway there would have been a delightful conflagration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Won Reventlow Says Peace Conference Now
 Means Kaiser's Ruir

Amsterdam, April 2O.-The propos- al of Count Czernin Austrian foreign minister, for peace conference of all the belligerents, is attacked by Count von Reventlow in the Berlin Tages Zeitung as meaning ruin to the Ger man empire. Won Reventlow declares that Count Czernin took no account of the fact that the German empire is now fighting a battle which must lead to victory" He declares that a conference, on the basis of the prin- ciples recommended by the Austrian minister, would destroy Germany in- ernally and externally
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
THINGS Worth GiViHl(I

Those who are looking for Wedding Presents of worth and beauty should make it a point to see the Silver articles, rich pieces of Cut Glass, Clocks, Jewelry and the many other gift things which are displayed throughout our store, at a really moderate. price.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

A. Bowling. 30, of 2S7 East avenue; John E.. Crothers, "A, of 1135 Bar mum avenue; William G. Ayles, 21, of 365 Stillman street; Leonard Malley, 19, R. F. D., AS, Ridgefield; William Fair, 20, of 101 Franklin street, Dan bury, and Roy Peak, 20, of 142 Court land street.
 Five men enlisted for the navy station: George Gregory, Lesbia street; John O'Brien, 1868 Connecti- cut avenue; Alfred Airios, Fairfield John A. Douglas, Devon, and John S. Yaroschak of 269 Sixth street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
NEW U. S. FRIGATES.

The Java, rating A guns, to mount on the gun deck 30-32 lb. gunnades, and 22 AZ Ib. carronades and 2 long 24's on her spar deck, is to be launch ed at Baltimore this month. The Guerriere, rating A, to mount 62 guns, is to be launched at Philadel- phia next month.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
BURGLARS TRY TO
 ROB ARNOLD HOME

An attempt upon the part of bur glars to enter the second story of the home occupied by George Arnold, retired captain of police, was foiled last night by pedestrians who gave the alarm.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
zARD PROMOTED,

It is understood that Gen. Izard is to be the commander in chief of the northern army, the ensuing cam paign.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

It is supposed that Gov. Gilman is reelected by small majority. The Federal majority in the house will be diminished, and the council will be Republican.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
PRIZES TAKEN.

The United States brigs Rattlesnake and Enterprise have arrived at Wilm- ington, N. O.. having made five prizes The official account will soon be pub 1ished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
LOAN BILL.

The loan bill has passed the senate and only wants the signature of the President to become a law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20
Arrest Guardsman For
 Sleeping on Post

New Haven, April 20.--The arrest of National Guardsman, on duty at a point out in the state. charged with being asleep at his post, became known here yesterday. The identity of the soldier is not made known. As this is war time. the charge is a very serious one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

The newspaper publishers would pa triotically offer to do jury service without pay if they could pass on the cases of the indicted news print man. ufaCturers
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

Chancellor Bonar Law informed the British Commons that the government had decided to hold a secret session ot the House, the date of which would be announced next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

The present location of the Hin deburg, line seems to be drawn from third base through short stop to sec ond and around to first.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

Another good way to raise war money would be to place a special ex- else on all kickers who object to the new levies. There would be some returns n-this tax. N
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-20

The food producers seem to think that the best way to quiet objectors to high prices is to advance them one or two degrees more.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
Roosevelt Endorses IL.
An Oid-Timc Telephone

There are not SO many new things
under the sun AS people suppose. The
telephone has the credit of being am
entire novelty yet Robert IloolIc. two
rundrcd and odd years ago, wrote;
81 have hv distendcd wire propl-
rated sound to a very couSiderahl"
distance i'm IN instant, or with os
seemingly quick "A motion as that ct
liEnt. and this not only In straight
line, or direct, but i'm one bendcd i'm
Hany angles"
Here was the invention Of the telo-
phone right In hand, SO .o speak. only
lloole did not follow mp the lead. So
tlo world had 20 wait two centuries
for the admirable. instrument which
saves so much of humuuitys time to-
dan
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
The Plea for Victory

PEACE in mourning woilinG. Weep
Ing,
Haggard. worn with yigils kcejing-
Threw her down at WlSDOM'S feet.
Sought her counsel her soul crying
'Gainst mems hate and lust and dying,
WARS grim victory, LOVES defeat.
WAR, the blood of thousands drip
ping
From it, sword the whole world sip
ping
Poison from It's cup Of greed
Tncites DEATH to work appalling,
All the sons OF men are falling.
Help me In this hour of need.
Then spake WISDOM'S coldly. saying:
"DEATIrS not reaping, nor men pay
ing.
Human life on battlefield
Nearly IN such genrous measure
As II harvests at its leisure
with NEGLECT It's sword and
shield.
while YOU here, PROSTATE. are pray
ing
Aid. ten millions homes are paying
Vast tax to this mother. DEATH.
There his hosts. unseen. are lurking,
Upon all human weakness working.
Tainting every indrawn breath"
IAN deaths victims whose blood
drenchcs
Europo's Ehastly battle trenches
Cannot with the host compare
That succumbs to DEATHS slow
striving
To qucnch mems lives 10y depriving
Than pf t,I f..
Rise. thou, cease this mourning
pleading:
Danish thUts Of Europc's bleeding:
Work to save those you CAN save
ENpcl ign'rance; prove by teaching
That Gods healing is reaching.
That 10 nature power he gave
"To restore mans wasted tissues.
Make them whole as first he issues
Into his perfect being;
Power to crush the WHITE
PLAQUES legion
Whose war zone is EVERY region
Where the people are unseelng"
Help wipe out the GREAT WHITE
PLAGUE:
Spread HEALTuS gospel where now
vague
Conceptions of LIES rules exist.
SELL RED CROSS SEALS; work
with speed:
Rescue men. The NATIONS need
Demands that you and yours as
slst."
So WISDOM spalle, and PEACE. well
knowing
The words were truth-that souls were
going
out because of negligence
Aligned herself with a great campaign
To save the world To HEAJ TIL again.
She expects NOTR allegiance.
She cXpec,a YOUR allegiance.
editors Note-The Oklahoma
Association for the Prevention of Tu-
berculosis is preparing to launch a
thruout the state for the
sale of Red Cross seals The pro
ceeds Of the sale will very largely 20
into the Oklahoma society's treasury
for dissemination of rules To fight tu-
ferculoSis which. II is claimed. Is xiii
lnb more people than the European
war. and for other work that will tend
TO decrease the mortality occasioned
by the malady.
The above verses were written by an
enthusiastic supporter OF the worll).
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
The Ore Is There;
VIII You Help Bring
1t to the Surface?

IN HE Federal Lead G. Zinc company has passed
the speculative stage in its development We
have the ore, and need the money to
erect the three mills to begin operations on the mill
sites located. Demand for lead and zinc is greater
than ever, regardless of price 1t will continue so
during and after the war.
~ NE thousand dollars invested in the Federal
J Lead Zinc company bids fair to make you
financially independent for life. A hundred
dollars will pay you handsome cash annuity ac-
cording to the estimates of the experts. Rich val
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to the surface and mied. Will you Join us in ey-
tracing this tangible solid wealth from mother
earth?
II EDERAL LEAD & ZINC stock sells at par or
one dollar share Fill in the coupon below
with check money order draft enclosed.