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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Some Hints About Gasoline.

III lIIe dIIH anu FIIesIue, WlIteT
says:
"a woman driver complains that
she gets only about two-thirds as
much mileage from gallon of gas
AS her friends who have the same
kind of car, and wishes to know how
to increase it.
"A book might be written on this
subject, but here are a few practical
helps: First test the compression by
turning the motor over by hand. A
car that seems to be a gasoline eater
frequently has poor compression,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

which indicates that the valves need
grinding, or that poor oil is being
used, or, in the case Of an old car,
that new piston rings are needed
When compression is poor the expIos-
ions in the cylinder are weak, and the
throttle must be opened considerably
more to secure the desired power
This wastes gasoline
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
MAY Commander Uniforms.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Oficers of the
quartermaster's department today be-
gan an Inventory Of army uniforms
held in stock by big clothing houses.
here with view of communicating
them. The survey is being made on,
orders from the war department. II
is estimated more than $1,000,00U
worth of army clothing will he
taken.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

If your eye is on the eternal your intellect
will grow and your opinions and actions will
have a beauty which earning Or combined
advantage of other men can rival.-Emerson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
kiSdred THOUGHTS.

Chlcago News: Secretary Baker is
going to cure the world Of it's war
fever while you wait So are Lenine
and Trotzky.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

Well, within the next seven or eight months
the mercury may reach the hundred-degree
mark
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

It is becoming obvious that more than a few
army boards are not of the best timber.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
IOWA Press COMMENT.

! Cedar Rapids Gazette: The increas-
! ing number of revolutions in Russia Is
making it necessary to locate them by
means of numbers Of lots, blocks and
townships east OF the prime meridian.
Burlington Hawk-Eye: Now is a
time for pushing the business of war.
II we must investigate" let congress
wait until more important matters are
attended to-.
Humboldt Republican: If one could
get those Prussians stripped he would
lind broad yellow streaks from their
necks down.
Mason City Times: The American
troops are on the extreme east of the
French line because that Is the short
est distance from Berlin.
Ackley Journal: The government
would have no trouble oiling the
wheels Of the war chariots IL we could
fry out OF the two-legged hogs as cas-
lily as from the four-legged.
Burlington Gazette: If the real
truth were known the political angle
VI tlt COu6lSoSlOldi VOL AA'Oo%Ace~tANAA
would far counterbalance any other
angle of the proceedings.
Charlton Leader: Some people who
sheer at Mr.. Bryan's peace sentiments
do so through prejudices alone. A
greater one than he once proclaimed
the sentiment Peace on Earth, Good
Will to Men" But that did not insure
the world against war
Oelwein Iowan: The only trouble
with the melting pot" in the past
was lack Of sufficient heat. The re-
CURED temperature will soon be attain.
ed
Marshalltown Times-Republican
That complete registry of every per-
son in the state of Iowa will be worth
while as census Also it would make
a dandy mailing list for commercial or
political purposes--if the right persons
got hold OF. it.
Mason City Globe-Gazette: The
postoffice force here will want to make
Senator Boies Penrose their candidate
for president if he gets his bill for
their salary increases through con-
gress.
Webster Freeman-T Tribune: 1t
makes the Freeman-Journal exceeding
ly tired the way our government is
handling enemies here at home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

We hope the Duke of Lincoln, Neb. will not
be drowned in a tub of grape juice.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

For La Follette's silence, the country is
thankful
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

Humboldt Republican: If one could
get those Prussians stripped he would
lind broad yellow streaks from their
necks down.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Now is a
time for pushing the business of war.
IL we must Investigate" let congress
wait until more important matters are
attended to.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

Read Gate City Want ads.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

Cedar Rapids Gazette: The increas-
ing number of revolutions in Russia 10
making it necessary to locate them by
means of numbers Of lots, blocks and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

Mason City Times: The American
troops are on the extreme east of TIN
French line because that Is the short
est distance from Berlin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

Just so! At no time in the worlds history
has there been such an opportunity for big
service as today awaits the concerted action OF
the men who are directing the commercial or
carnations of the state of Iowa. They should
make the most of this opportunity Reward
for their work will be great and the benefit to
the state will be proportionate to their success
in following the indicated activity
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
STRING PRAIRIE.

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
MANY ARE AFTER
JUSTICE PLACE
Long List Of Applicants to be Pre-
scented to Board Of Super
visors for Vacancy
in Office

When the board OF supervisors
meets to name successor to the
late ]. "A. milestone, Justice of the
peace, it will find a long list of ap-
plicants. Some of them are republi-
cans, some democrats, they are about
evenly divided as to politics. The
applicants have been busy them
selves and have had their friends
out working for them. Among those
who are after the Office are H. F.
Reichmann, the present constable;
E. E. Hawkes., w. w. Gwin, T. A.
Rum baugh. L. e. Williams, and Green
Vermillion. A new applicant for the
place crops up every few minutes,
but this is the list of those who are
most actively canvassing the field.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
RESULTS
FROM ACCIDENT
L. m. Hartley, of Salem, Dies at His
Home Monday Evenine-lnjur-
ed in an Auto Acct
dent.

The death Of L. NJ. Hartley, owner
of the Pine Ridge stock farm, near
Salem, took place Monday evening at
9 o'clock, resulting from injuries re-
ceived in an auto accident several
days ago. He was injured internally,
and had been paralyzed for a week.
He was sixty years old.
Mr.. Hartley was one of the best
known formers and stock men in
southeastern Iowa. He owned large
tract of land. and was an extensive
breeder of thoroughbred stock. He
leaves a wife and three children.
The funeral was held this afternoon
from the Congregational church OF
Salem at 2:30 o'clock.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
Governor Visits Camps.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ROCKFORD, H., Oct. Ex-Governor
Lowden and Adjutant General Dick
son arrived at Camp Grant here to-
day to review the conscripted units
at work.
The governor greeted the mass for
nation while the soldiers sang "Illi-
nois." Major General Barry &C
companied the two officials during
the review.
Governor Lowden will spend the
day at the camp and leave tonight
for Camp Dodge. Des Moines, where
several Illinois units are in training.
Next Wednesday he will go to Camp
Taylor, Louisville where he will re-
main until Sunday before going to
Houston, Texas, to inspect the ILL
nois national guard who are encamp-
ed at Camp Logan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
Medal for Lufherry.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
PARIS, Oct. 31.-Lieutenant Raoul
Lufberry, second In command of the
Lafayette escadrille and one of two
aces in that flying corps of Ameri-
cans, was today awarded medal by
the Aero Club of Am erica as a mark
of the admiration of his fellow Amer
leans for his services in the war;
Lieutenant Luberry Is native of
Wallingford, Conn.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
Boys on the Farms.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Ser

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-The farms and
factories will be manned" by boys
next spring.
This was the prediction today at
the headquarters of the United
States boys working reserve when IL
was found that more than 1000
youths between 16 and 20 years have
enrolled for farm labor and other
patriotic work.
The headquarters here will be a
clearing house for Illinois. Farmers
already are applying for labor for
the spring crops. City boys who are
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31

dead and seventh is dying at Belle
vue hospital today as the result Of
poisoning from new brand Of whis-
key, believed to consist mainly of
wood alcohol. Antonio DeAlphonso,
a saloon keeper, Is under arrest
charged with having sold the war
liquor"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
PROPOSALS FOR LEvEE WORK

PROPOSALS FOR LEvEE WORK.
Office Of the Secretary, Mississippi
River Commission, 1911 International
Life Building, st. Louis, Mo.-Sealed
proposals will be received here until
IL a. m, November 2, 1917, for con-
structing about 435, 200 cubic yards Of
earthworks in the Kaskaskia Island
Drainage and Levee District. Ill. Fur
Their information on application.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
Snnmhnund Train

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
BINFORD, n. D., Oct. 31.-The
first train ever snowbound in this
vicinity in October arrived here to-
day, six hours late, after being
caught in snow diff near hero.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
LOAN AND BUILDING AssocIA-

Dues payable Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Fines assessed if paid aft.
er o'clock p. m.
J. D. ECKER, Secretary.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-31
New War Whiskey.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK. Oct 31-Sn men are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
HIGHER PAY IS ORDERED
FOR NAVY YARD WORKERS
Employees In Washington and Those
at Indian Head Proving Grounds
Among Those Favored.

Employees Of navy yards and stations.
including the local yard and the Indian
Head proving grounds, are to receive
an increase of wages averaging about
10 per cent for one year beginning
November 1. An agreement to that ef-
feet has been reached by the federal
labor board. OF which Assistant Secre-
tary Roosevelt of the Navy Department
is chairman, and the presidents of the
International trades unions. Details OF
the new scales. as they will affect the
various yards. are being worked out.
The Navy Department has issued the
following statement on the subject:
THE new scale represents an average
increase of considerably over 10 per cent
In the skilled trades, both metal and
wood working, this Increase in the high
er ratings will he 40 cents or more per
day, and the department will continue
the plan of reducing the number of
ratings in each trade from five to three.
This will give substantial increases to
the lower paid men.
"A committee is to be appointed to
adjust certain minor questions involv-
ing localities or special trades.
1T is felt by all who have taken part
in these conferences that this adjust
ment Is an important step and will do
much to assist in the effective prosecu-
ton of the war work of the govern
ment."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
SOUGHT DEATH, HE SAYS.
Brazilian Law Student Attempts Sui
eide in Front of Automobile.

A suicide on Bladensburg road yester-
day afternoon was narrowly averted by
prompt action on part of the operator
of an automobile. A young man. who
later gave his name as Henrique de
Souza Sampaio and his address as sol
10th street. jumped in front of the NOV
ing automobile, he is said to have stat
ed. for the purpose of getting killed
He was arrested by a policeman and
held for inquiry into his mental condi-
ton
Sampaio, whose home is in Brazil,
came here to study law and roomed,
with several fellow countrymen, at the
10th street address. He was suffering
from brain fatigue brought on by close
attention to his studies. it is stated,
and he told the police he had spent
three nights IN the woods.
Friends told tho police that he had
been missing from his room since early
in the week and that they had been
looking for him. They We're unable to
find any trace Of him until after his ar
rest. He was taken to Washington
Asylum Hospital for observation as to
his mental condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
CIVIC BODIES URGE
SAFETY IN STREETS
Will Aid the Movement for Min
imizing Traffic Accidents
in Washington.
BICYCLE BOYS CAUTIONED

Practically every civic body in the city
is taking an active interest In the CAM
paign that Is being waged to decrease
the number of traffic accidents on the
streets OF this city. Included in the
large number of accidents that have
happened this week were a number al
legged to be caused by boys riding BIZ
cycles, and such persons will receive
warnings against recklessness and care
lessness.
It's wonder more bicyclists are not
hurt" remarked member of the traffic
squad Of Nal PulImans force this
morning.
The traffic policeman said that many
cyclists, especially messenger boys, try
to do fancy riding on the streets and
engage in friendly bouts while on trips
together, and why more of them are
not seriously hurt or killed he could not
imagine. he said.
Next Monday night at the first fall
meeting of Northeast Washington Citi-
zeus' Association the question of adopt
ing some means to lessen the number of
accidents Will claim the attention of
those in attendance.
DR.. l.. D. Walter. vice president of the
association. who also holds a similar
position in the Washington Safety First
Association. will start the discussion
He has given much thought to the traf-
fic problems and viii welcome suggeS-
lions from other interested persons. he
stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
RESUMES WAR RELIEF WORK.
District Branch of Needlework
Guild Sewing for Hospitals.

Although organized to collect new
garments and distribute them to the
charitable institutions and hospitals in
the city. the District branch of the
Needlework Guild of America has for
some time been doing war relief work.
After a months vacation the organ
ization resumed its war relief work
this morning from 10 to IL o'clock at
the Church of the Covenant. More than
dozen women We're present and as
sisted in the work
The guild last year shipped more
than 5000 surgical dressings and band
ages abroad There are more than 400
branches of the organization through
out the country.
The annual distribution of garments
will be made some time next month.
Miss Eleanor G. Du Puy is president of
the District branch. Other officers are
Mrs. Oscar Underwood, Miss Anna b,
Abbot, Miss Mabel T. Boardman and
Mrs. Acheson F. Hassan vice presi-
dents; Mrs. G. Thomas Dunlop, treas
urer, and Mrs. Richard b. Watrous.
secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
FAILS TO GET DAMAGES.
Jury Finds Motorman Was Not to
Blame for Accident.

The first jury trial of the October
term of the District Supreme Court
resulted yesterday in a victory for the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company in a suit to recover $4,000
damages brought by William B. Cragg,
who was injured July IL. 1914 in a
collision between a car and an auto
mobile at 9th and II streets north
west Mr.. Cragg was a passenger in
the automobile. and the evidence
showed that there was no negligence
on the part of the motorman The
automobile. it was stated, struck the
car amidship.
Attorney Roger J. Whiteford repre-
sented the company. while Attorney
d. w. Baker appeared for the plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
OFFICERS ASSIGNED
TONEW BATTERIES
Maryland Artillery and D. C.
Artillery and Cavalry Now
One Organization.
COMMANDERS ARE NAMED

CAMP MCCLELLAN. Admission. Ala,
October THE reorganization of the
Maryland Artillery and the District of
Columbia Artillery and Cavalry Squad
ron into the 18th Regiment of Artillery
has practically been completed, and the
officers assigned to the various bat
teries under command of Col. Wash
ington Bowie, jr.
Batteries A and B of the District
have been Joined to form Battery A of
the new regiment. Troops A and B of
the cavalry squadron were turned into
B Battery, and C Battery consists of
the men from Troops and d. The
headquarters and supply companies
have not yet been organized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
Record of Accidents.

Mrs. C. Stevens. Mount Rainier, Nd
yesterday afternoon was knocked down
by a motor truck of the Wells Fargo
Express Company, Charles Mlstead
1000 f street, chauffeur, near 12th and
G streets, and slightly hurt. She went
home after she received treatment at
Emergency Hospital.
While riding a bicycle at 18th street
and Pennsylvania avenue last night
about 1890 o'clock, George Jones, col
ored, twelve years old, was thrown to
the street and slightly injured. the re-
suit of a collision between his bicycle
and the automobile of Charles j. Co.
lumbus, 5000 10th street.
\ boy riding bicycle yesterday af-
ternoon was in collision with the au-
tomobile of t. 4. Sloat, II LIST street
northeast, near 10th and streets. The
boy was slightly hurt and his bicycle
damaged. He disappeared before his
name could be obtained.
Grace Lacy. colored, thirty-three
years old, 203 I'd street southwest, yes
terday afternoon. was knocked down
at Louisiana avenue and 9th street by
an automobile operated by Henry Penn.
La Plata, Charles county. Md. She was
taken to Emergency Hospital and treat
ed for q sprained ankle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
Cadet Uniforms Cost Less.

Here is one thing which Is going
down in price instead of up-uniforms
for High School Cadets.
Uniforms which are worn by the High
School Cadets this year will cost a
little less than last year. The reason
is not that the cost of material or labor
has been reduced on the suits, but be-
cause contract for making the suits
was closed last year by Stephen E
Kramer, assistant superintendent of
schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
Guvnemer's Death Confirmed.

PARIS, october 5.-The death of Capt.
George Guynemer. the famous French
aviator, now has been definitely con-
frmed. Information received by the
Red Cross says Guynemer was shot
through the head north of Poelcapelle.
on the Ypres front. He was identified
by a photograph on his pilots license
found in his pocket. The aviator was
buried with military honors in the
Poelcapelle cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
To Look After Interest of Negroes.

Interests of the nations ten million
negroes are to be represented at the
War Department during the war by
Emmett J. Scott. for eighteen years
confidential secretary of the late Book
err T. Washington. He has been an
pointed a special assistant to the Sec
rotary Of War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
Auto and Bicycle Come Together.

A collision between the automobile of
Robert +. Ralph, 1916 Newton street
northeast. and the bicycle of Guy Per-
kins. seventeen years old, AL 5th street
northeast. occurred at 18th and III
streets yesterday afternoon. Perkins
was slightly injured.
Car 654 of the Capital Traction line
and the automobile of James B. Stall
man. SIG 18th street. were slightly dam
aged last night as a result of Il COLI
sion at Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street.
While boarding a motor truck at 34th
and NJ streets yesterday. William Cole.
colored. Rosslyn, Va. was struck by an
Army truck and slightly hurt. He was
taken to Georgetown University Hos
pital.
Slight damage to the automobiles of
William Gatewood, 719 18th street
northeast, and S. Giovannetti, 913 \
street. resulted from a collision at
Pennsylvania avenue and I'd street
southeast yesterday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
Doctor for D. C. Soldiers.

Mai Adam T. Finch of the I'd
Virginia Infantry has been assigned
to the District and Maryland artillery
regiment as the senior medical officer.
Capt. Clarence 7. Erbinbrach of the LIST
Maryland and Lieut.. Harry C. Preston
of the Maryland field artillery also
have been assigned to that regiment
Mai Walter V. Shippey has reported
here as an assistant to Lieut.. Col Alvin
BaSkette, the division quartermaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
Commands Headquarters Company.

Lieut.. Wilfred +. Boughton. formerly
the squadron adjutant of the District
cavalry. is at present commanding the
headquarters company, and the supply
company is under command of Capt.
Howell Thomas. Lieut.. l.. c. Heathoote
is with the supply company also
Capt. George A. Barnett. formerly
commander of Battery L of the Dis
trict artillery, is serving as an in
spector. besides running the regimental
exchange. Capt Leopold l.. krentzlen
is acting in a like capacity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
D. C. Signal Men Instructed.

The Signal Corps men of the District
of Columbia here are attending school
each night for at least one hour. The
sessions are held in the mess hall of
the 104th Field Signal Battalion.
Schools have sprung up all over the
reservation as part of the intensified
training schedule through which officers
and men are being put. The schools of
particular interest just now are those
for the officers and non commissioned
officers.
All of the sick soldiers have been
transferred to the base hospital, which
stands high UP in the Alabama hills.
They We're all taken from the Virginia
field hospital. which has been used as
a base hospital pending the completion
of the new one. and given places in the
various wards that have been COM
pleted. The transfer of the sick men
marked the actual opening of what
promises to become one of Uncle Sams
greatest hospitals for the nursing back
to health of the war injured and MAIN
ed troops
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
Street Car Damaged.

A car on the Anacostia line last night
was damaged by motor truck owned
by S. NJ. Frazier. an Anacostia mer-
chant. The vehicles coilided on Mich
OILS avenue near Good Hope road.
Damage amounting to $3.50 resulted
from a collision between the automo-
bile of Lewis r. Ream, Lafayette Ho-
tel. and motor truck owned by Chaplin
& Sacks. Occupants of the vehicle were
not hurt.
An automobile owned and operated by
C. +. Wise. 1413 II street, yesterday
afternoon demolished a lamp post on
the west side of 18th street between L
and NJ streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-05
ChiIdren's Hosiery

Boys and Girls Me-
a. dunn and Fine Ribbed
AL School Hose. in black,
IT. white and tan. Rein
Az forced for extra service.
All sizes.
Children's Fine-ribbed
Silk Isle Hose. in white
At and black: also Boys
Heavy Ribbed Bla *
ZSc Hose. Sizes Ss to 10
are 29c. All sizes up to
s are &c.