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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Railroads Charged With Fit
ing up Arsenals in Prepara
ton for Walkout Of
Their Men.
STRIKE BREAKERS HIRED
Brotherhoods Say Roads Were All
Ready Last Summer to Wage
Violent War Against
strikers.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9-That the
railroads of the nation were buying
arms and ammunition and engaging
strike breakers while last summers
strike situation was tense, we@ the
direct charge made today by W. n
Doak, vice president Of the Brother.
hood of Railway Trainmen to the
Newlands committee in charge Of the
presidents railroad legislative pro,
gram.
Doak declared the railroads alone
were to blame for the condition that
resulted in passage of the Adamson
eight hour law, which prevented par
alysis of the nations commerce
through a strike of four hundred thou
sand brotherhood members. "The en-
ployes have been blamed said Doak
I'VE were not responsible. The blame
lies at the door of the railway man.
ayers.
I'm addition while the matter was
being considered, the railways were
engaging strike breakers and buying
arms and ammunition to use in case
Of strike.
The passage of this law compelling
the employees to continue their WORK
for thirty days before striking, will per-
NIT the railways to engage strike
breakers and again arm men to resist
the strike.
1T is against this that the railway
brotherhoods are protesting
Hsaerman Before Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.-Walter D.
Hines, chairman of the railroads gen.
eral committee of counsel and John
r. r. -
take up the aIgum ents Of the roads
in their fight before the United
States supreme court to have the
historic Adamson law declared uncon-
stitutional.
The Forecast was that they would
emphasize the charge that the law is
nothing but an attempt by congress
to fix wages OF employees and such
action is without the jurisdiction of
congress.
Argument will continue tomorrow
when Frank G.. Hagerman will close
for the government.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
FAREWELL BY
| GOVERNOR CLARKE
Iowa Direct Primary Law Sc
verely Criticized by State
Executive as He Re-
tires.
|FAvoRs OLD CONVENTION
Turns over Seat to Governor Hard.
Ing Thursday, to Become Dean
Of Drake University
Law School.
FAvoRs OLD CONVENTION
IBy United ness.T

iby UOlCeO T1eSS.I
DIES MONIES, Jan. 9.seyerely
criticising the present Iowa direct
primary law, the presidential prefer
ence primary and the non-partisan
judiciary ballot, Governor George w.
Clarke, in his biennial message read
at joint session of the thirtyseventh
asked that these laws De repealed.
Governor Clarke urged return to
the convention system Of nominating
candidates J for everything above
county officers. The delegates to the
county conventions. In Clarke's pro-
posed substitute for the direct and
preference primaries, would be elect
ed at strictly regulated party pre-
cinct primaries. The county conven-
tions would select delegates to SEN
atorial judicial and congressional
conventions.
Governor Clarke urged retention OF
the state highway commission which
he said saved the people Of Iowa
$4,000,000 annually. BY retaining the
commission, he said, the state could
secure @2,00O,000 federal aid in the
next four years for better roads.
Touching on the much discussed
road bonds issue, Governor Clarke
said he favored counties issuing SER
ial bonds running over period OF
years in anticipation Of certain high
way revenue. Just as a farmer mort
cages his place in anticipation of
what he will produce.
In his 10000 word message, pos
sibly the longest ever read before
any Iowa legislature, Governor Clarke
defended the Iowa insurance rating
law and opposed return to former
conditions when, he said, rates were
merely something to be juggled with
by agents. rested upon no scientific
basis, and embodied no principle OF
uniformity or equity"
Recommendations IN Governor
Clarke's farewell message were as
follows:
Repeal present direct primary law.
Repeal presidential preference pri-
mary law.
Called non-partisan judiciary law
failure.
Said Judges should be appointed.
Favors new law for nomination Of
officers above county by conventions
based on party primaries in town
ships or precincts.
Approves Iowa insurance rating
law.
Would retain state highway COM
mission.
Advocates county road bonds an
ticipated on highway revenues.
Urged state to accept federal gov
ernment's terms for road aid.
Would have business manager in
each county.
Would reduce membership in botn
houses Iowa legislature by one-half.
No Recommendation on increased
salaries asked.
Would equalize salaries Of state en-
ployes.
Estimated expenses of state from
July 1. 1917, to June 80, 1919, at $12,-
500. $50.
Would abolish grand jury except
in exceptional cases of great public
interest.
Make office of state railroad COM
missioner appointive.
Consolidate Office of state industrial
commissioner and commissioner of
labor, and other overlapping inspec-
torships. :
Put state fire marshal in depart
ment Of insurance.
Reorganize Office of state bee in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
DEATH SENTENCE FOR SMALL
WHO KILLED HIS WIFE
which stipulated capital punishment.

which stipulated capital punishment.
The trial furnished one Of the most
grewsome legal displays in the his
tory of New Hampshire. The head of
Mrs. Florence Arlene Small, for
whose murder Small was on trial, was
one Of the exhibits placed before the
jury by the state. Small was accused
of having murdered his wife and then
setting fire to their bungalow by
means OF chemicals and a mechanical
arrangement. The charred body was
found by nedghbors. Twenty thous-
and dollars joint insurance is alleged
to have supplied the motive.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Head Of Chicago Police De-
partment Charged With
Deliberately Helping
Vice.
MONEY IN HIS POCKET
ofnoers Controlled by Worst Grimm
ais In the Country, Who Ruled
In the City un-
molested.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-On a series Of
warrants charging him with receiving
graft money for allowing vice to op-
crate In Chicago. Chief OF Police
Charles Healey was free today under
$100.0 600 bond. He was arrested last
might by detectives from States At
torney Hoyne's office.
Following the arrest Of the police
= partment head. warrants were issued
Augustus White, E. J. Grady, John
Hartford. Lieutenant OF Police and
Egeant John Naughton, Chief Hea.
b stenographer and confidential
Ioney directly to the chiefs pocket
Ind claims that Healey has beEs d
10 the extent Of more than $4,000
through corrupt association with crook
ed policemen and politicians.
Last nights developments" Hoyne
said today. mark the end of the con-
troll OF the Chicago police department
by the worst criminals operating in
the country. believe we have struck
at the source of the system ! have
repeatedly charged that the heads Of
Chicago's police were In league with
the criminals and unless the system
is broken up. vice and crime could not
be checked.
..I. he. been filthy com mbinatinn OF
crooks, including almost every type
of criminal known from burglars,
plckpockets. safe blowers to black
maiIers, fire bugs and extortionists.
The chief of police and men associat-
ed with him have been in deliberate
conspiracy with the vilest elements in
Chicago"
Arrested with Chief Healey and his
assistants were three Of Chicago's
ward heelers and alleged go-betweens.
They are mike DePike" Heitler,
west side levee boss; BILLY" Skid
more, levee boss and Tom Costello,
alleged go-between and collector.
Hoyne's fight against Chief Healey
began last summer. The chief OF po-
lice was indicted by the grand jury
about two months ago and then Mayor
Thompson entered the fight, request
ing Healeyts resignation to take effect
January l. Later he requested that
Healey hold over few days in order
to keep the lid ciamped down over
New Years holidays.
The chiefs arrest followed loop
raid on the reputed pay OIL" office OF
Tom" Costello. 109 North Dearborn
street. In the raid was captured the
alleged brains Of the vice ring. The
general roundup order extended to
the west side and the states attorney
remained up until four o'clock this
morning examining the prisoners as
they were brought in. Damaging evil
dence against the higher ups was
found in many cases, Hoyne stated.
One witness seized was resort
keeper, who pleaded to be released be-
cause he was q poor expressman." In
his pockets was found $500. One OF
the important bits Of evidence was
taken from Lieutenant White. Hoyne
said. This is "red book" containing
a list OF practically every resort In
Chicago. These are listed under
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
BILL is BETTER
AFTER TUSSLE WITH DEATH

physician, Dr. East, to predict he
would not survive the night. Col. w.
f. Cody was still alive at o'clock
this morning.
Better at GAS.
DENVER, Colo. Jan. 9.-Continu-
ing his brave fight against death.
Col. W. F. Cody has rallied and at
9:45 a. m. today it was announced the
colonel was better than he has been
for the past twentyfour hours. His
physicians marvel at his extraordtn-
ary resistance,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Sinole Tax Campaign

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. g.
Frederick II. Monroe of Chicago ar
rived here Monday to launch a state
wide campaign, in behalf of the single
tax. He plans to visit every county in
the state.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Three Dollar Oil.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Jan. 9.-"rhree
dollar" oil arrived today. Pennsyl-
vania shot above that mark with an
increase of ten cents a barrel to
S3.O5. Other grades went up eight
cents, except Ragland, up three.
Mercer, S243: Corning. s2.3S: Ca
bell, s2.35; Somerset, s2.1s, and Rag.
land, 81, were today's quotations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Saws He Saw Hin,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. "a
Cleveland salesman was found today
who saw the murderer of Maize Col
bert leap from her window. He de-
clared he could identify the man pos
itively but that he will not say until
tonight whether Bernard w. Lewis
was the man,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Will Hang January Is, 1918
For Crime Committed to
Secure S20,O0

EUnited Press Leased Wire Service1
OSS1PEE n. H.. Jan. 9.-Ffederick
L. Small was sentenced to death by
hanging January Is, 1918, by Judge
Kivel today.
Small was found guilty OF first de-
ree murder last night by . jury
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Baseball Restored

United Press Leased Wire Service. |
GRINNELL, Iowa, Jan. 9.-Baseball
was restored as major sport at Grin
nell college by a change of heart on
the part of the faculty athletic COM
mittee Monday night. 1t rescinded its
action of a month ago abolishing the
sport.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Extraordinary Vitality of the
Old Scout Proves Puzzle
to His Physicians.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
DENVER, Colo, Jan. 9.-Rally-
ing from a sinking spell early in the
night, which caused his attending
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Company L Mustered Out
At Des Moines Next Monday
raj to State Service
rom Home
First Lowa to be Changed From
After Seven Months AWl,o $

infantry regiment including
I, of naun
n
Mexican border I'LL.
delaying the
officially the
deralpa Of
anie etoresu nato
reported
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-09
Thrust ON Riga Front Assumes
Importance, as Considerable
Progress is Being
Reported.
FIGHTING IS VIOLENT
Germans Continue Invasion Of Ru-
mania, Managing to GobbIe up
at Least Ono Town
Every Day.


LONDON, jan. 9.-Russia's thrust
on the Riga front assumed the i'm
portance of a continued offensive to-
day. 1t has already gained consider
able ground against the G.a .nian
columns and was apparently proceed
ing today with raordinary violen1
t1ghting. ...
It is along the reaches of tn, IA
river. apparently, that the most bit
ter fighting is proceeding. Russian
forces have made distinct advance
II this sector. Artillery firing has
increased violently all along this
line.
Nearing a Climax
LONDON, ian. 9.-The Greek situ-
alton approached another climax to-
day. The Times today declared the
allies conference in Rome formulated
and dispatched another note to
CT eece-this time equivalent to an
ultimatum, demanding compliance
with all previous requests as to dis
armament and neutrality within forty
eight hours.
Dispatches from Athens indicated
that King Constantine is once again
playing for time, having returned an
other answer TO the original aluen
demand which was said to be an
evasive reply. In it the king was re-
ported to have listed the difficulties
in the way of immediate compliance
with the entente's demands.
Other dispatches from Greece to-
day indicated serious food shortage,
due to the allies strict blockade Of
Greece. King Constantine personally
set the example to his people by
applying for snd receiving bread
card. A number of small riots due
t, food shortage as well as demon
strations against the entente by
Greek reservists, were reported from
Piraeus, the port of Athens.
Claim Attacks RepuIsed.
BERLIN. (vIa Sayville) Jan. "a
Russian attack, made in a dense
snow storm. recaptured the small
island of Glaudon, north of 1lluxt,
taken from them by German forces
on January 4, today's official state
ment said, in describing the fighting
south of Riga.
Renewed advances on both sides OF
the Aa river were completely re-
pulsed, the statement asserted Night
advances Of Russian raiding detach|
ments between Friederichstadt and
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Partly cloudy. Colder. Local
temp p. m. 43; Z a. m. "a.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-31
WASHING PARAsots IS EASY
Simple Method Suggested for Those
Who Have Back Yard and Garden
Hose Available.

With hand-embroidered silk and
linen parasols, In delicate colors or all
white, here to stay-showIng only
minor variations In detail from year to.
year-suggestions for their renova-
tion at home, when soiled, are often to
be seen. ~.
The instruction usually given Is for
scrubbing the parasol while open, with
soft brush such as many use for
facial cleansing, and with one of the
pure-soap preparations that are war
ranted not TO alter any color that clear
warm water leaves unchanged. Final
ly the Operator is directed to rinse
the parasol In n tub presumably a
bathtub) of clear water; then to dry
II, open, In the shade.
The above procedure can be made to
answer by those who have neither a
backyard OF any extent nor garden
hose. But for those who are FORUM
ate enough to command the two lux
uries mentioned. the thorough cleans
Ing Of the linen or silken sunshade can
be accomplished much more easily and
efficiently. The method entails no ham
ding of the article while wet, and SO
eliminates the risk OF consequent
streaking of the fabric, either from In
sufficient rlnslng while shut or on ac-
count of that necessary opening and
closing. Open the parasol and lash 1t
firmly, upright, to low post or TO n
long, strong peg driven securely into
the ground. Wet with lukewarm wa
ter, all over, and scrub with the above
mentioned soft hairbrush dipped into
good soap solution. Pay most care
full attention to the almost inevitable
streak down the middle of each Sec
tion, where the fold comes when It IL
shut. This done, turn a strong, steady
spray on II from the hose, both inside
II and outside, until every atom OF
soap and soil vanlshes from the fabric,
without chance of doubt. Then let the
parasol dry, just as II stands.
Should garden hose be unattain-
able, many pals of clear water, poured
over the paranol with vigor, can bo
made to serve instead.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-31
A rough balance may here be estab.

A rough balance may here be estnb.
lished. There is certain amount
which may be spent In the construc.
ton of the house so that the expenses
before the house Is built will be equal
to those after the house is built. Ordl-
narily, when this condition exists the
total cost of construction must be
paid from sum in the hands of the
owner at the time of building. In
case 1t Is necessary to borrow a por-
tion of the money, the expenses over
the five-year period will include the
amount borrowed, plus interest up to
the time of payment. OF course, IL
the house is paid for out of sum
which has been earning interest, this
interest will cease coming in. The
interest amounts will probably balance
one another, since In one case an
amount ceases to come in, which
Is practically equal, for a like prin-
cipal, to the amount which must be
paid out, In the other case. The diff
ference In the two cases. then. comes
down to matter of the principal
alone: If the house-construction cost
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-31

calculations accurately, the prospect
i've home builder may reasonably ex-
pect to obtain the fullest measure of
satisfaction out of his investment In
home.
The accompanying illustrations
present a type of house which is Mt
the same time attractive and sub
stantial. II is not very often that the
combination Of stone masonry and stuc-
co Is used in house construction, and
1t is a peculiar fact, for the appear.
ance of structure built In this way
Is altogether pleasing and satisfac.
tory.
The massiveness of the masonry
work fits well into the design and the
stucco carries along the general idea
to the smallest detail. Stone is used
in building the porch walls and the
chimney. The porch columns are built
of wood with stucco finish. The floor
of the porch and the steps are made
OF concrete. The large roof surface
Is relieved with small dormers. Raft
ers Mt gable ends are supported with
wooden brackets.
In the room arrangement, notice the
large living room. This room occupies
the entire forward half of the first
floor. An open stair is built along
one end of the room with a landing
at the bottom which is two steps
above the level of the living room
floor. At the other end of the room
is large fireplace with bookcase on
each side. The small closet directly
opposite the front door will be handy
for wraps.
The dining room layout includes a
three-window bay, which makes this
room well-lighted and pleasant. A
buffet Is built under the window I'm
the rear wall. Notice the handy ar
rangement of the kitchen. The two
cupboards will be found very conven.
lent. The second door contains two
genercus-sized' bedrooms.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-31
Seconds Plan.

is paid all or in part with borrowed
money, the expenses over the five
year period will be greater by the
amount borrowed than they would be
If the money was all in hand at the
time of building.
Having determined as nearly as pos.
sible the amount which is to be in
vested in the house, the final expenses
should be estimated. These will in
clude probable taxes and sewer as.
sessments and principal with interest
on any money borrowed. This amount
should be added to the original
amount computed.
Regarding the house itself, there
are two principal things which should
be remembered: The first Is that
quality materials and quality work.
manship should be given preference
over size of structure and fast con-
struction. The second is that there
Is always certain amount of ex-
pense connected with the erection of
house which does not show up In
the estimate, an amount up to, say,
8 per cent of the estimated cost of the
house. Having followed out all Of the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-31
The Vogue Of the eulmpe.

Not for many years have grownups
been permitted by fashion to wear the
gulmpe, but this season it is a much
talked-of style feature. There are nu-
merous materials employed for their
creatlon--crepe de chine, georgette
crepe, satin and organdle are among
the favorites. The style is an economi-
cal one, for it means that last years
frock ear be remodeled with very little
effort. All that Is necessary is to re-
move the sleeves, finish off the arm
holes, II the sleeves were Joined to
them, and wear the gulmpe beneath
the frock. As rule the sleeves wear
out before any other part Of the frock.
and for this reason the guimpe sugges-
tion is practical. 1t isn't necessary to
lay out money for new guinpe--a
blouse can be used for the purpose
with very satisfactory results.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-31
FASHIONS FANCIES

Etamine and organdie are combined
In one model.
The tunic has quietly stepped into
fashion again.
Serge and satin are combined In tall
ored costumes.
Young girls evening frocks are stlll
q trifle narrow.
Nearly all the new coats are loosely
belted in front.
Yellow and wlstaria are fashionable
evening shades.
Suede trimmings are seen on the
new velours suits.
Many Spanish notions are seen In
the new millinery.
Foulard is used great deal In max
ing summer frocks.
String cOlored cloth frocks have en-
broldery in navy blue.
The newest outfit for spring Is the
frocks and the short coat.
A gray military cape lined with yell
low Is Immensely fetching.
Golden bronze is one OF the new col
ors introduced in suits and frocks.
Keeping up with sweaters is a seri-
Gus proposition. a new model is made
Of two colors, one above and the other
below the waist line. Sometimes a
vide decorative band is used at the
bottom.