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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
CITY NEWS.

"A son, William, Jr., was born to
MIR and Mrs. w. G. Thon, 2504 Main
street, this morning at 7:10 o'clock.
IA rlmor which was without
foundation, has been in circulation
for the last few days to the effect
that Otto Pfaffe and Sheriff John c.
Scott were engaged in a discussion
and that Pfaffe was struck by the
sheriff. There is absolutely no truth
in the report. it was found on investi-
cation. Sheriff Scott has not seen
Mr.. Pfaffe since last summer until
he came to the sheriff's office at the
court house today. Mr.. Pfaffe also
denounces the story as an absolute
fabrication, started with the inten-
ton of injuring hin or the sheriff.
Masonic, special, Eagle lodge Ma.
IL, Tuesday evening, 1880, Feb. 20.
Third degree.
Word was received here Satur-
day of the death of Mrs. F. w. Cozard
which occurred at her home In New
ton, Iowa Mrs. Cozsrd will be re-
membered by many as she was a fro
quent visitor here in former years,
She was a sister Of the late Mrs.
George r. Parsons Miss Cora Par
sons left this morning for Newton TO
attend the funeral.
Ben Holsey is i'll at the Lee coun-
ty farm, where he lives, according to
reports received from there recently.
Ben has been missed by his friends
who usually had a call from him
every Saturday afternoon, but laid 1t
to the fact that it was winter and
rather hard going for old Ben to
make the five mile tramp into town
each week Ben, however, is Ill, and
part of the time has heen unable to
get down to meals at the home.
John H. Fisher, electrician Of the
fire department, who was injured I'M
der the auto truck early Saturday
morning, is resting easy today and IA
vorable reports have come from his
bedside.
The party or patries who are
opening the packages of Gate Citys
left at Nineteenth and Palean streets
are liable for prosecution and Il they
are detected The Gate City will surely
see that legal action is taken against
them.
A message from Wichita, Kans.,
to an official of the Morning Star
lodge, knights of Pythiass here. car
ries the information that George 1.
Reimers committed suicide there last
night The message was received
late this afternoon and an effort Is
being made to locate relatives here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
IMPRISONED
IN COAL MINE
Three Men Unable to Escape When
Fire Was Started Following
Firing Of Shot

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
DENVER, Colo. Feb. 19.-Three
men are imprisoned in the burning
Oakda1e coal mine near Layenta
Colo, today while corps of helmet
men are fighting the fire in the hope
of rescuing the men before they are
overcome by gases.
The men were caught below the
fifth level of the mine at midnight
last night when fire broke out, follow
ing the setting off Of a shot.
Fourteen men were in the mine at
the time the fire started. All but
three were on upper levels and es-
capped.
e Harry ]. Nash, mahager of the Oak
dale company, does not fear for the
safety of the imprisoned men and ex-
poets that they will be rescued alive
sometime today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
The Enemy ofUric Acid
is Anuric
(By l.. II. Smith, M. d.


In spite of the best care one takes
of oneself, any part Of the human
machine is liable to become out OF
order. The most important organs
are the stomach, heart and kidneys.
The kidneys are the scavengers
and they work day and night in
separating the poisons from the
blood. Their signals of distress are
easily recognized and include such
symptoms as backache, depressions,
drowsiness, irritability, headaches,
dizziness, rheumatic twinges, dropsy,
govt.
The very best way to restore the
kidneys to their normal state is to
drink plenty of pure water and OBJ
tain a small amount of Anuric,
which is dispensed by most every
druggist. ,Anuric double strength)
is inexpensive and should be taken
before meals. 1t is much more
potent than 1ithia and many find that
Anuric dissolves uric acid as water
does sugar.
People are realizing more and
more every day that the kidneys, just
as do the bowels, need to be flushed
occasionally. The kidneys are an
eliminative organ and are constantly
working, separating the poisons from
! the blood. Under this continual and
! perpetual action they are apt to con
gest, and then trouble starts. Uric
acid backs up into the system. caus
/ ing rheumatism, neuralgia, dropsy
/ and many other serious disturbances
It means that you are victim tt
uric acid poisoning. Then ask YOU
druggist for Anuric, which was frs
discovered by DR.. Pierce of the Sur
gical Institute in Buffalo, and which
is dispensed by nearly every drug
] Gist In the land
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
DOG POISONER
AT HIS WORK
North Side Neighborhood Is Victim
Of Brute Who Has Been Throw
ina Arsenic to Animals.

A dog poisoner is at work on the
north side of town. and several me
animals in the vicinity of North
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets, and
Franklin to Leighton street have been
poisoned by this INSCRIPTIONS brute.
Veterinarians who have been called
have diagnosed the poison as arsenic,
and dog owners in this netghborhood
are laying for the party and are going
to make trouble for the person who
has been tossing out this poison.
Practically all of the dogs have died
in commissions, and all of the victims
so far have been valuable animals. A
dog poisoner is about as low a brute
as one can imagine, and works OF MS
fancied grudge against lot OF fnno-
cent dog Heah-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Robert Scherer returned home
Thursday after spending four months
in New York and Cincinnati visiting
relatives.
Mrs. w. Murray Of Moberly, MO.
is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. w. II
Murray Of this city.
Mrs. Lizzie Shea Of Carthage is
visiting Mrs. F. Pelgen.
Harry Bunner left today for FIT
Madison where he will play both
afternoon and evening in the orches
ira in connection with the presenta
ton OF 1.-THE White Elephant,
home talent show.
Mrs. George w. Delaplaine has re
turned from a fortnight's visit IN
ST. Louis.
Miss Katharine Younker has gone
to Chicago to resume her piano study
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
JUNIOR BOYS
SKATING HIKE
Members of Y. RI. C.. A. Class Enjoy
Trip to Mount Moriah
Saturday. -r

Members Of the junior class Of the
Y. M. C. A. opened the hiking season
last Saturday by taking a trip to
Mount Moriah. The boys skated
across the lake to Glen Ellen, but
because of the strong wind blowing
down the lake they decided to hike
across the country the rest of the
distance. The tramping was done
through the heart of the woods and
provided many interesting expert
ences.
I After cooking dinner in the woods
the return trip was made in record
time on the ice. The boys made
sails out of their sweaters and coats
and made the return trip with the
expenditure of little energy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
CHARGED WITH
BICYCLE THEFT
Alfred Dewey Baldwin Pleaded MOI
Guilty TO Charge and Is
Held Under Bond.

Alfred Dewey Baldwin pleaded no.
guilty to the charge of stealing a
bicycle belonging to Hugh M. NC
Cure, manual training instructor Ut
the Keokuk high school, january rs
when arraigned in Judge Mcnamara
court this morning. He was held I'M
der 800 bond. The bicycle has been
recovered by the authorities. Bald
win disclaims any knowledge of the
bicycle although authorities state he
attempted to sell it.
William O'Brien, charged with
tresspassing at 20 North Third street
and Charles Brewer charged with
drunkenness, were each given thirty
days.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Regret at Postponement.

Much regret is expressed that Mrs.
Collingwood fuckers annual recital
before the Monday Music club has
been deferred until a later date. Mrs.
Tucker has been suffering for month
with acute laryngitis and has had to
cancel all her engagements until late
spring. The program arranged by
the Monday Music club for its post
poned meeting on Tuesday evening
will introduce to the club an out OF
town member. Miss Eve Simmons OF
Carthage. Miss Simmons accompan-
list will be Mr.. Marchand Hill, also OF
Carthage. The first part Of the pro-
gram will also include numbers by
the instrumental trio and by Woton
Zoellner and Miss Katherine Reidy.
The second part of the program has
been arranged as patriotic pageant
and community Sing Community
singing is not recent development,
but has recently taken new i'm
petus all over the United States I'M
i'll it might almost be called the mus
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

ical fad Of the moment, did not the
dignity of its aims raise 1t above such
a definition. The slogan Of the pro-
moters is Everybody can sing and
everybody likes to sing" Their Oh.
ject is to make q singing nation OF
America.
Everybody will be invited and ex-
pected to take part Tuesday night
A double quartette will lead from the
stage, assisted by groups OF the CLUBS
soloists all through the audience.
Each song will be illustrated by tad
leaux, arranged by Mrs. Leonard Mat
less. The entertainment is free to
club members. The usual guest fee
will be charged. Everybody Is most
cordially invited to come and sing and
make this patriotic program memor-
able.
PART I.
instrumental Trio
IargheCto .............'''
Mrs. w. H Carter, piano.
Mr.. Eugene Carter, violin.
DR.. John w. Marsh, cello.
Voice
Be Not SO Coy ........ Rubenstein
o Thou Brilliant Harvest :.
Field Rachmainnoff
Miss Eve Simmons.
Violin selections from
TrOvotOre ........... Verde-Alaru
Wolton Zoellner
Hungarian Rhapsody No. g.. List
Miss Katherine Reidy.
PART II.
Our Country and Our Flag. a pat
lotto pageant concentrating the
birthday anniversary OF Lincoln and
of Washington.
The Nation
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,
sung by audience, led by double
quartette.
Colonial Period
Our Flag, its Birth.
Hail to Our Country and Our
Flag" sung by male quartette.
Our Flag, its Baptism by Fire"
yankee Doodle" read by Mrs. Will
bur Hughes.
Civil War Period
Our Country.
The North.
"The Girl Left Behind Me-" sung
by MIR. C. w. Dickinson.
The South.
Dixie" chorus led by double quar-
tette.
The Union.
America sung by audience, led
by double quartette.
The Flag Triumphant.
"The Star Spangled Banner" sung
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Canadian Wheat.

western wheat crop has turned out
80 percent larger than was first esti-
mated. The crop has proved to be
225 .OOO,O 900 bushels as against an esti-
mate of about IT'S 100000. At an aver
age price of $50 per bushel this
means S75,O00,OO0 more for western
Canadian farmers than was expected.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Matinee Dance is Success.

The matinee dance given Saturday
4 .pternoon in the Tiffany room of the
uotel Iowa by the young women OF
+ 40 Raby Welfare league was a sue
sass In every way and was the first
n series of such dances to be
I;v.I, this spring. re the committee
T. charge of the affair. Miss NADIA
iine Marley and Miss Celestine
Mickey. belongs the credit for the
success of the affair. Matinee dane
ing is proving popular in cities Of
avery size and the premiere Of the
series which the league will likely
snonsor. showed that local people are
Mt going to be slow in taking 1t up.
The program which was from three
10 five o'clock was played by Agnes
orchestra, and there were some
twenty or more couples who enjoyed
tbe dance. The party was chaperoned
hv Mrs. Addison II. Rich, Mrs. 0. S.
stanbro and Mrs. N. II: Pyle. The
novelty of the party was appreciated
Nv every one, and the young women
ore assured OF further successes if
tbey continue the series during the
Saturday afternoons.
Birthday Surprise.
Thirty friends of Miss Rachel OLE
son pleasantly surprised her last Fri
day the occasion being her birthday.
Miss Oleson was presented with
handsome set Of dishes.
Katinka Club.
Miss Margaret Ewers entertained
the Katinka club at her home Satur-
day evening. The next meeting will
he held at Miss Coda Brant's home
In Hamilton.
Married Here Saturday.
Martha AM King, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. c. e. King, COL High street,
and Mr.. Henry Berkhon Of Wapello,
Iowa, were married at the home o.
D. King Saturday afternoon at
200 o'clock and just following the
ceremony, Miss Itha Frances Quer-
termous of Kiowa. Kansas, and Mr..
Lewis L. Miller of this city were
married, each couple acting as at
tendarr.s for the other. The cere-
monies were performed by Rev. F.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Little Hone for Recovery.

limited Press Leased Wire Servicel
RED OAK, Iowa, Feb. 19.-The con-
dition Of Judge H. E. Deemer, Of the
Iowa supreme court, continued criti-
cal this afternoon. There Is little
hope for his recovery.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
NOTICE,

I have disposed of my entire stock
for cash. Persons having accounts
with me can settle at my present To-
cation, 1904 Main street. ]. LUDWIG.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

Not the least of the causes delay
ing American ships In home ports IS
the scarcity OF wireless operators.
The submarine scare prevails IN the
ranks of the radio mer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

by audience, led by double Quartette.
The accompanies: Mr.. Marsh and
Hill, Mrs. w. H Carter, Mrs. Zoellner.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

FOR RDNT-A modern house except
furnace, in good condition. Call at
1928 Des Mofnes street or phone Red
53O
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

wANrBD-Colored porter ct synsei
Cafe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

WANTED to do. s17 High
street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

WANTED-Lathe men, bench men
and assembly men. American Ce-
ment Machine Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
G. Edwards, pastor Of Trinity NJ. e.

Y. Edwards, pastor OF Trinity M. =.
church.
Both couple left for a short we'd
ding journey. Mr.. and Mrs. Berkhoff
will make their future home in Wap-
clio. Mr.. Berkhoff is farmer living
az that place. His bride is well
known in keokuli and her many
friends will extend their heartiest
congratulations to her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller will make
their future home in Keokuk. Mr..
Miller is employed here at the Stand
ard -Four Tire company plant.
Washington Party.
The Baraca class of st. Paul's Ger.
man Evangelical church will be en-
tertained by Rev. A. c. Ernst tonight
at a Washington party at the par
sonage. Admission will be by pic.
ture of Washington, member of his
family or piece Of his property.
Everyone will De prepared to tell a
story, incident or an anecdote from
the life Of Washington. There will
also be music and refreshments.
Mothers Study Club.
On Saturday the Mothers. Study
club held its annual luncheon in the
private dining room of the Y. w. G. A.
Covers were laid for fourteen. The
flowers used on the table were red
tulips and red roses. A suggestion
|of Washington's birthday anniversary
was in the place cards, which were
in the shape Of small hatchets, cherry
colored ribbons were tied on the
handles of the nut cups, and the ice
cream was in the form OF q hatchet
The menu included:
Cream of tomato soup Toast sticks
Sailed nuts Olives
Chicken patties
Stuffed baked potatoes
Cranberry jelly Hot rolls
Pineapple salad Waters
Washington ice cream Chocolate cake
Coffee
Following the luncheon Mrs. Elmer
Weismann, president of the club, pre-
sided and introduced Miss Minnie
Bindel, who is director of the play
ground at the George Washington
building. She spoke on the function
of play. Mrs. Harry j. Reeves was
the second speaker and had for sub
ject "One Hard Problem" The speak
ers and Mrs. j. o. Boyd we're guests
at the luncheon with the following
club members: Mrs. E. G. Weismann
Mrs. r. L. Reid, Mrs. John w. Marsh
Mrs. J. P Ingle, Mrs Ralph B. Joy. Mrs
William Lowitz, Mrs. Nathan Lowitz
Mrs. H. B. McElree, Mrs. o. w
Mandt, Mrs. c. M. Vogler. Mrs. E. M
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
III M CIuh.

The L. O. T. M. club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. ]. B. How'd on Thurs
day afternoon at her home PIT North
Seventh street. Il
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
atom Parry

The Lady Maccabees will enjoy a
George Washington party on Tuesday
evening following their regular meet
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Needle Club Thursday,

The Needle club will be entertained
on Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Ed
ward Mackie, CPL South Seventh
street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANT ed.

WANTED-Storage; we have linn
tied amount Of steam heated space
for furniture or piano storage. Dun
can-Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

FOR RENT-Large. modern sleeping
room for two. Close In. Phone r.
1880.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

WANTED-At once, experienced bele
sander man. Write Leopold Desk
Company, Burlington. Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Miss Collins Speaks.

Miss Mary G. Collins was the
speaker at the devotional meeting
at the Birge B. U. home yesterday af-
|ternoon. The music was furnished by
Miss Caroline Bode, who gave q So
prano solo with piano accompaniment
by Fred w. Kirchner, and Mrs. Joseph
IS. Collins, who gave contralto solo.
Mrs. Anna Belzer playing the piano
accompaniment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

Hanson Mrs. James Fulton and Mrs.
Frank Jones, who were the absent
members were each sent Jardenaire
Of tulips in expression of the regret
which the club had in their absence.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

FOR RENT-NIodern furnished room
with heat. Phone Black 1876, 800
Blondeau street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

FOR SALE-One used Standard piano
s143, slightly used; Hinze $175;
Whitney s195. Easy terms. Duncan
Schell Furn. Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

FOR RENT-Strictly modern house.
Apply to Mrs. Geo. s. Merriam or
phone Red 256.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

WANTED business man desires we'll
furnished room in desirable neigh
borhood, with or without board. Adj
dress T. this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

WANTBD-To buy all or half inter-
est in auto repair shop or storage
battery station. Send full particu.
lars in first letter and ] will write or
call at once Address Capital" care
Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Three room modern
apartment. unfurnished, 329 North
Fourth or phone Red 1893.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

WANTED-Position by young man.
Will give references. Address "R, !"
this Office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Used square, pianos or
organs taken in trade, at $500 each
because we need the space. Duncan
Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

FOR SALEIEdison business phono-
graph, slightly used but in good
condition. Complete with both re-
corder and reproducer. viii sell cheap
Address B Jr., care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Katjnka Club.

Miss Margaret Ewers entertained
the Katinka club at her home Satur-
day evening. The next meeting will
he held at Miss Coda Brant's home
In Hamilton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19
Valley Aid 'socletv

The Ladies Aid society of the Val
ley NJ. E. church will be entertained
on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. ].
II. Howell.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

thirty friends of Miss Rachel OLE
son pleasantly surprised her last Fri
day, the occasion being her birthday.
Miss Oleson was presented with
handsome set Of dishes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-19

FARM FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
POI acres 10 miles n. w. of keokuk,
on good auto road. 100 acres level
pillow land, balance timber and pasture.
Ia ,arge house and barn. Price $500
per acre, write me. Chas. Glattly, Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-10-18
Spikinq the Guns.

The expression 'spiking guns" Is a
survival from the day when all that
was necessary to put a gun out Of ac-
ton crowded. OF course. that you had
access to III was a large nail or spike
and a hammer. You simply drove the
nail into the touch hole at the breech.
IL the nail was long enough to turn
round at the end on the bottom of the
bore so much the better. 1t Is just as
simple. perhaps simpler, to put a mod
ern gun out Of action. All you want Is
a hammer. The breech block of the
modern gun is held closed by screw
threads. After the breech block is shut
on the shell a turn OF two or three
inches engages the threads. BY knock.
ing a bur on these threads you prevent
them engaging, Any attempt to fire
the gun without the breech block being
perfectly closed would, of course, be of
material assistance to the enemy.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-10-18
THE SHORT STORY.
Its Chief Failing az Seen by q Some.
what Cynical Critic.

"fo SJ"Ssf "
The short story, taken in the aggre-
gate. Is a collection Of 5000 words that
tell how the hero happened to marry
the girl. 1t seldom mentions the enor-
nous number of girls that the hero
has kissed prior to the affair in hand,
nor does 1t bear heavily on the pre-
yious little love affairs of the heroine.
The chief trouble with the short story
Is that 1t fills the reading public with
the idea that to be happy one needs
only to be married.
This idea is erroneous. for the sue
cess of a courtship depends not on the
marriage, but on the I'M In which
the contracting parties readjust their
ideas and peculiarities I'm order that
there may not be a wholesale interfer-
ence OF ideas and peculiarities and a
consequent stripping of mental gears
and wrecking of hopes.
Every short story should have foot
notes attached explaining the status
quo of the hero and heroine at the
end Of five years. together with the
condensed but honest reason for the
unsatisfactory or satisfactory results
Puck.