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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
Personal

Frederick William ("FritZ') Won
Frantzius, millionaire head of a Chi
cago brokerage firm bearing his name,
art collector and divorced husband of
Saharet, the dancer, is dead. Announce
ment that the broker died came with
the filing of will showing assets of
$1,250,000. 1t was stated that there
are only two heirs to the big estate.
They are his son, Peter, and his daugh-
ter, Annemarie.
Sir Frederick Borden, former minis.
ter Of militia in the Laurier admins.
tration, is dead at Coming, n. S.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
British Auxiliary Cruiser in Pacific.

San Francisco, Jan. 9.-The presence
in the Pacific Of a British auxiliary
cruiser, presumably former Peninsu-
lar and Oriental liner has been re-
ported here by officers of the Norwe-
gian steamer Cuzco, which arrived
from Mexican ports. The vessel en-
countered by the Cuzco was a steam
ship of about 1000 tons, which de-
manded the Cuzcos nationality when
off Cape San Lucas, Lower California
After coming close enough to identify
the Cuzco, the auxiliary proceeded
south.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12

were at fault, so took Dodd's Kidney
Pills. They were the means of saving
my life. I write to say that your
medicine restored me to perfect
health" Be sure and get "DoDD'S,"
the name with the three DIS for dis
eascd, disordered, deranged kidneys ;
just as Rev. Warner did, no similarly
named article will do.-Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
MOST IMPORTANT
NEWS Of WORLD
BIG HAPPENINGS OF THE WEEK
CUT TO LAST ANALYSIS.
DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ITEMS
Kernels CuIIed From Events of Mo.
nent in All Parts of the World.
OF interest to All the
People Everywhere.
European War News

Following up their offensive on the
Beaumont Hamel sector of the Ancre
front, the British after hours of ter
rife artillery fire attacked the Ger
mans south of the Arras. Some ground
was gained. Berlin, however, reports
the repulse of the assault with artil-
iery and machine gun fire.
An admiralty statement published at
Berlin in connection with the an
nOuncement of the safe return of the
German submarine U-46, which had
been reported sunk in the Bay Of Bis
cay, says that German submarine,
number not given, has sunk IL entente
steamers in II days.
Russian forces launched q counter
offensive against the Teuton forces
along q front of Is miles between Foe
SAM and Fundeni in central ROumania.
The German official report issued at
Berlin says I'LL the assaults broke
down with heavy losses, except in the
direction of Obilechti where the at
tackers gained some ground.
The conference between members of
the entente allied governments was
brought to a close at Rome after a sec
ond meeting. At a luncheon given by
Premier Boselli in honor of the minis
tiers present cordial speeches were de-
livered, in which the Italian and
French premiers expressed absolute
confidence in the victory of the entente
allied powers.
The battle for possession of the
southern bank of the lower Sereth
river, in central ROumania, along 30
mile front, has been decided in favor
of the central powers after fierce fight
ing, writes the military critic of the
Overseas News agency of Berlin, who
points out that the TeutOn troops took
just one month in forcing their way
from Bucharest to Braila, distance of
125 miles.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12

cramps in my mus
cles, pressure or
sharp pain on the
top of my head,
and nervous dizzy
spells. l had 9th
er symptoms show
ing my kidneys
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
VerV. VerV Serious.

In a toast to widows" at dinner In
Chicago, a society leader and after
dinner speaker said:
eve all know that widows are like
windows-When you get near one you
ought to look out.
81 said to a chap at the shore one
night:
care your intentions toward the
widow, serious?
Every, very serious he answered,
with a sigh. I intend, If possible, to
get out of marrying her."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
Wa,shingfor

BY vote Of SO TO 10 the senate at
Washington adopted the conference re-
port on the immigration bill. This re-
port leaves japanese immigration to
be regulated by Japan as provided in
the "gentlemen's agreement between
the United States and Japan.
Describing it first as suppositOus
case, but later stating it had been told
to him as a fact. Thomas w. Lawson
in his testimony before the house rules
committee at Washington, pictured
United States senator, cabinet officer
and New York banker having joint
stock gambling account and dividing
the profits among them. He declined
to give names because he did not know
them of his own knowledge.
In the broadest possible manner the
Supreme court at Washington upheld
the cOnstitutiOnality and effectiveness
of the Webb-Kenyon law. The decision
divests Intoxicating liquors of all inter
state commerce, characteristics when
bound for dry state in violation of
state laws
Sir Cecil Spring Rice British ambas-
sadOr TO the United States, soon will
receive an order recalling him, accord
ing to adviCeS received at Washington
from source OF great influence with
the new English cabinet.
Sm0ldering rulnOrs that somebody
made money in the stock market with
leak" information about the sending
of President Wilson's peace note
blaZed UP at q esSsion of the house
rules committee at Washington when
its first hearing on Representative
Woods resolution for investigation
was held. Wood brought in the names
of Secretary TumuIty, MIR. Boiling" a
brother Of President Wilson'S wife,
and others, All the persons named at
the hearing denied knowledge of the
presidents peace note until 1t was pub
nshed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12

Parral, Chihuahua, was occupied by
Carranza forces under Gen. Francisco
Murguia, according to message re-
ceived at Eel Paso, Tex, by CarranZa
Consul Bravo.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
Lively Aid to Cupid.

Eighteen residents of the Pueblo
(Colo) Young Mems Christian associ-
alton dormitory have been married
since that institution opened it's doors
about year ago.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
Strenuous Effort.

"That fellow has never made the
least effort to support himself?"
"Oh yes, he has. To my certain
knowledge, he's proposed to every girl
with money he could meet"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
ARREST CHICAGO POLICE HEAD
CHIEF HEALEY CHARGED WITH
BRIBERY AND EXTORTiON.
Immediately Released on 100000
Bond-Had Handed in His
Resignation.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Superintendent of
Police Charles c. Healey, Lieutenant
Martin White and three others were
arrested and warrants were issued for
three other policemen by States At
torney Maclay Hoyne. Healey was
Immediately released on bonds Of
100000. The charges against him
are extortion, bribery and conspiracy.
Mr., Hoyne issued a statement in
which he said a great majority" of
the captains and lieutenants of police
of the city were involved in the scan
dal.
Chief Had Resigned.
The chief, whose recent resignation
was accepted to become effective next
Thursday, was arrested at his home.
Lieutenant White, Thomas Costello,
alleged go-between and personal agent
of the chief; Mike de Pike" Heitler,
so-called King" of the former West
side resort district, and William Skid
more, a politician and saloonkeeper,
were arrested in a raid on Costello's
office.
According to Mr.. Hoyne, they were
engaged in dividing about $1,000 col
lected in tribute" Some of the
money, he said, bore the serial num-
bers previously noted by his agents
while it was in the possession of re-
sort keepers.
Healey would not comment on the
charges. Mr.. Hoyne said he had seiz-
ed documents bearing on the cases.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
An Empty Echo.

Money talks" observed the Sage,
yes" replied the Fool. "But al
some OF US hear Is the echo"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
A MINISTER'S CONFESSION

Rev. w. II. Warner, Myersville, Md,
writes: my trouble was sciatica. My
bnck was affected and took the form
of lumbago. I also had neuralgia,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12

Government Aids Turkish Farmers.
The Turkish government has made
special appropriation of $1,9S0,000 to
be used for the purchase of seed
grains for needy Turkish farmers In
the Turkish dominionS.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
Good Opinion Of This
Kidney Medicine

[ believe that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
Is q very reliable kidney and liver rem
edy, and / consider it one of the safest
to recommend, as I seldom hear a word
against it, and the majority of people
speak very we'll of Swamp-Root
(Signed) Yours truly,
ROSE & MORGAN, Druggists,
303 Central Avenue.
Sept. IT, 1909. Minneapolis, Mimi.
State Of Minnesota,
County of Hennepin-ss:
Personally appeared before me this goth
day of September, G. H. Rose, mesaber
of the firm of Rose & Morgan, who sub
scrib2d the above statement and on oath
says that same is true in substance and
ia fact
iSigned) j. G. HAZLETT,
Notary Public, Hennepin Co.
My commission expires August %, 1914.
Prove What Swannp-Root VIII Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tie. 1t wiil convince anyone You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
etores.-Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
The Kind IL Was.

"Did you have fine kind Of auto
mobile trip"
at was nothing but fines"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12

The nominating committee Of the
Union League club of New York has
posted the name of Charles T.. Hughes
as its choice for the presidency of the
organization, to succeed Elihu Root.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12
Make Most of Good Points.

Few of us can indulge our tastes as
we would, so why not make the most
of our good points, if we have any,
and try to appear as attractive as our
limited incomes permit? Women who
are making displays and appearances
beyond their means will never find in
either the satisfaction they anticipate
for at every turn they will meet some
one who will Outshne them.
Accept your lot and learn to laugh
and be happy. Life has treasures i'll
store for each of us. but we shall not
find them unless our search for them
is made in the right and proper way
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12

While on his way from the Tafen-
tum -Gepot- to the plant of the Flaccus
Glass company at Pittsburgh, Pa, the
paymaster was held up by four masked
men and robbed of $4,000.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-01-12

There is no blind fate. Superiority
tells.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-05
OFFICIAL COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS
Resolution No. 2se.

Be It resolved by the City Council
of the City Of Keokuk, that pursuant
to a resolution OF necessity proposed
at a meeting of this council on the
5th day Of February. 1917, and duly
passed by this council at a meeting
held on the 9Th day OF February,
1917, it is hereby ordered, upon mo-
ton OF this council, without Iotition
Of property owners, that the follow.
ing named streets and parts OF streets
to-wit: Palean street from east line
of Thirteenth to west line OF Four
teenth,
Fulton street from west line OF FIJI.
teenth to east line of Sixteenth.
Orleans avenue from east line OF
Fifteenth to west line of Sixteenth,
Fourteenth street from south line
of Seymour to south curb line OF
Grand avenue, be improved in the
manner specified in the said resolu-
ton of necessity, as amended and
passed, by grading between sub
grade and established grade, paw
ing with concrete and cIrbing
with cement, also Fourteenth street
from north line of Orleans ave-
nue. to south line of Seymour
street, by grading between sub-grade
and established grade and paving
with concrete, about 10000 square
yards of paving and 3,340 lineal feet
of curbing more or less, and
Be 1t further resolved, That the
City Clerk be. and he is. hereby In
structed to advertise for proposals
for construction of the improvement
above designated, as required by law,
the Improvement to be constructed in
accordance with the plans and speci-
fications therefor prepared by the
City Engineer. and approved by this
council on the 18th day Of February,
1917: the work to be commenced on
OF before the 18th day of April, 1917,
and fully completed on or before the
18th day Of August. 1917, payment
therefor to be made in special as
sessnent certificates bearing interest
at the rate Of six per cent per annum.
issued in accordance with the pro-
visions of law. to the extent that the
cost Of the same II assessable by law
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-05

be at his place OF business seyera
days during the past week.
Art Cummings has rented the stein
myer property, formerly occupied pS
Il. J. Finn and family, and aftei
some repairs are made, Will move tc
same.
Lee Page has been visiting for the
past week with John Page and fam
lily at Hillsboro.
The funeral OF Mrs. Frank Town
send was held at Pennington last
Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend
went to Abilene, Texas last Novem-
Der to visit their daughter, Mrs. W.
J. Behrens, hoping the change would
improve her health, but she gradual
ly failed until the end came January
10. Mrs. Townsend was born near
Bonaparte in 1S4S. She united with
the Baptist church at his place when
fifteen years Of age and mas always
been an active, consistent member.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her
husband and two children, Mrs. w. j.
Behrens, OF Abilene, Texas and Har-
ry Townsend of Pennington. me
funeral services we're conducted by
Rev. w. A. Nelson in the Baptist
church and interment was In the
cemetery. Mrs. Town
send was a sister Of Mrs. l. H. NILS.
formerly Of Bonaparte, but now re.
siding in Des Moines, and an aunt or
Mrs. P. s. Whiteley of this city.
The Bonaparte city election will be
held March 81, and the electric light
franchise will also be voted on at
this election.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
"patria" and "Driftwood"-Sone
Cent Seats for Adults.

Cent Seats for Adults.
With an idea of making the Grand
still more the peoples theatre, a new
plan is now in effect on all regular
program attractions-namely, making
more than 200 second balcony seats
to sell for the admission price OF 5
cents to all ages. OF course the ten
cent price for adults on main floor
and first balcony remains the same,
also the rule OF children under II
years of age being admitted for 5
cents.
A double feature program is offer
ed at the Grand tonight in chapter 4
of Mrs. Vernon Castle in "Patria,
and a five act filmization OF Drift
wood" featuring Vera Miche1ena.
Chapter 4 of "Patria' is called
Double Crossed" and contains rap
idly increasing action as the story
grows more interesting. OF course
Mrs. Castle has some new and at
tractive clothes which she displays
with her usual charm. The story is
thrilling and is going big all over the
country. 1t is being shown TO crowd.
ed audiences in the big vaudeville
circuit houses over the country.
'Driftwood" is feature in itself
Vera Mfchelena is the star and the
picture is a straight drama, powerful
modern in theme and at times start
Ling in blot "Driftwood' Is also q
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ton to be prepared and paving
curbing to be constructed IN
cordance with specifications
be prepared by the City
neer, and approved by the City
ell, the following named street
parts of streets, to-wit: Eighth s
from south line of Main to north
OF Johnson street.
The expense Of making said
provement to be assessed agalns
privately owned lots and parcel
land abutting thereon and ad1
thereto, according to area, 50
include one-half Of the privately
ed property between the streeI
proved land the next street, va'
such privately owned property
upon said street or not, but in aeI
shall privately owned property
uated more than three hundred
feet from the street so improve
SO assessed. to the extent tina.
same is assessable by law, saa
sessments to be made In accofu
with the law governing the sans
Be It Further Resolved, InM
City Council will meet at 3 ocps
M, on the 18th day of March, W. ~.
the council chamber in the Wy
keokuk, for the purpose OF con,
ing objections to the passage y
said proposed resolution, ana Y
construction OF the said improve
at which hearing the above resO.
may be amended and passed, or y
as proposed. 49,,
Be It Further Resolved: lns.
City Clerk be and he is hefeD,
structed to cause notice OF he
ency of the above resolution aa w
time at which the said proposes
luton will be considered by tnls
Gil, and objections to the p' :.
thereof heard, to be publisned o.
vided by law in The Gate CITY, a.
paper Of general circulation W.
ed in the City Of keokuk: 5,
Adopted February 70, 1871 :"
following vote:
Lofton-Aye.
Hilpert-Aye.
Hickey-Aye.
Ayes: 3: Noes: o.
Approved and signed: o,rf
ED S. LOFT.
Mayor of the City OF nv
'' City CLERK.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-05
THE WEATHER.

m s. Department Of Agriculture.
Weather Bureau.1
For Keokuk and vicinity: Mostly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday; warmer
Tuesday.
For Iowa: Mostly cloudy tonight
and Tuesday; probably unsettled west
portion; warmer tonight and east and
central portions Tuesday. Fresh
southerly winds.
For Missouri: Fair and warmer
tonight; Tuesday partly cloudy with
warmer east and south portions. In
creasing southerly winds.
Weather Conditions.
The cold wave has passed to the
central valleys and it is colder thence
to the eastern coast, including the
southern states, and there is snow
from the lake region to the eastern
states. southwark to Tennessee this
morning with a storm center near
New York City.
In the mountain and plateau reg
ion the temperature is rising, with
more or less cloudy weather, and the
temperature Is above the freezing
point in the mountain region this
morning.
Local Observations.
March. Bar Their. Wind. Weather.
A D. m. :. 3o.39 20 \ Cldy
st a. m. 1923 10 NV Clear
Precipitation. trace.
Stage Of river, a. m, foot, 2
tenths.
Change in "a hours, rise tenths.
Mean temperature, March 4. IA.
Highest, IS.
T Lowest, 6.
Lowest last night, 10
FRED 2. GOSEWISCH.
Observer.
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against the privately owned property
AUDITING on and adjacent to said I'M
provement, according 10 area, SO as
to include one,half of the privately
owned property between the streets
improved and the next street whether
such privately owned property abut
upon said streets or not, but In no
case shall privately owned property
situated more than three hundred
(3OO) feet from the street so improv.
ed be SO assessed, (and against the
real estate and personal property OF
the street railway company whose
tracks are located, thereon, II any
there bel; said certificates to be is
issued and delivered to the contrac-
tor after the work is completed and
accepted by this council; any de-
ficiency between the amount OF the
contract price and the amount OF said
certificates to be paid In warrants
on the city Improvement fund avail
able for the fiscal year beginning
with April LIST, 1917.
BE it further resolved, That pro-
posals received for the construction
of the said improvement will be act.
ed upon by this council on the 18th
day of March, 1917.
All bids must be accompanied, In a
separate envelope, with certified
check, payable to the order OF the
City Treasurer, In the sum of two
hundred dollars per block as security
that the bidder will enter into a con-
tract for the doing OF the work and
will give bond in the sum OF five
hundred seyenty-five dollars per
block, conditioned upon the proper
carving out OF the terms OF his con-
tract and the faithful performance
thereof; and the contract will con-
tain q provision requiring the con-
tractor and his bondsmen to keep
said Improvement in good repair for
a period of two years from and aft
er the completion thereof, and the
bond will be so conditioned.
Adopted February %, 1917, by the
following vote:
Aye-IIofton. Hilpert, Hickey.
Ayes. 3; noes, 0.
Approved and signed:
ED. s. LOTION.
Mayor OF the City OF Keokuk.
Attest:
O. w. SANDBERG. City Clerk
1t was ordered that resolution No.
2SS remain on file and posted in the
office OF tha City Clerk for . period
of onew eek for public inspection as
required by law, and came shall be
March 3, 1917.
Aye-Lofton, Hilpert, Hickey.
ED. s. LOTION.
Attest: Mayor.
o. w. SANDBERG, City Clerk.
Resolution No. 209.
Be 1t Resolved by the City Council
af tho Cifv of KeOEuI that IL ia deem
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-05

stockers and feeders. $6.4bSD9.36;
Texans, $ss5@10.O0; calves. 5000
lips; western steers, 3S.10@1O.40.
Sheep receipts 1900; market
strong, 1oc higher. Native. $1,000 O
1900; western. $11.35@1315; lambs,
s12.OO@14A0; western. $12.25014.60.
Kansas City Live Stock.
KANSAS CITY, March 5.-Cattle
receipts $4,000; market strong. 1Oc
higher. steers, $7O0@12.00; cows
and heifers, so.50@11.00; stockers
and feeders. s7.25@1o.5o; calves.
I$7.00@12.00.
Hog receipts 5000; market 15@25c
higher. Bulk. $13.60@13.s5; heavy.
$13.90@1400; medium. $13.75@14.00;
light, $13.40@13.s0.
Sheep receipts 10000; market
strong, 10000 higher Lambs, $13.75
Q14.6o; ewes, $10.50@12.00; wethers,
$7.0o@14.oo.
ST. Louis Live Stock.
EAST ST. LOUIS, March 5.-Cat-
tie receipts 5000; market steady.
Texas receipts 1000; native beef
steers. s7.50@11.50; yearling steers
and heifers. $500 11.5e; cows. $3.50
500; calves, $6.O0@12.50; Texas
steers, $5.5o@9.00; cows and heif-
| ers. $4.25@9.00.
Hog receipts 10000; market CSC
higher. Mixed and butchers. $13.75@
1920; good to heavy $14.05@14.25;
rough, $13.25@1360; light, H13.65@
14o5: bulk, $13.75014.10; Pigs,
| S1O.OO612.75.
sheep receipts 1000; market
steady. Ewes, sS.00@H.5O; yearlings,
| $11. 50@13.65; lambs. $12.55014.50.
! omaha Live Stock.
! OMAHA, March 5.-Cattle receipts
$500; market 10@15c higher Steers.
$8.5O@11.50; cows and heifers. 1925
@1O.26; stockers and feeders. $6.50@
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-05

picture that has created great inter
est wherever shown
House Peters and Myrtle Stedman
In a new Paramount drama, the
Happiness OF Three Women" Is the
big attraction of the day, tomorrow,
at the Grand. An extra added at
traction for this and 10 cent bargain
program, is Victor Moore in a new
sparkling comedy called Some DISC.
tor"
Mary Pickford in her latest pic
ture, 1.-THE Pride OF the Clan" is an
nounced for Wednesday and Thurs.
observation-disclosures