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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
CARRIERS BUYING
IN MIDDLE WEST
Most Of Contracts With Coal Opera'-
ors This Week Made by Rail-
roads-Prices $1.75
to So.

Concerning the present coal situa-
ton The American Coal Journal prints
! the following:
Coal contracts in the middle west
4 this week are confined almost entirely
to trades between railroads and the
operators In almost every instance
| contracts have been refused by the
Operators which did not make ample
provision for unforeseen difficulties
which may arise before the end OF the
year.
The railroads, particularly the Bur.
lington, the New York Central, the Chr
cago & Eastern Illinois, and the III
nois Central, bought In large quanu-
ties. The Burlington contracted for
the entire output of four mines, with
daily output Of 10000 tons per day,
and is in the market for 100000 tons
of Illinois coal for storage purposes.
The New York Central has placed con-
tracts for 100000 tons, while the Chi
cago & Eastern Illinois and the Ilf-
nois Central have arranged to take
over the entire output Of mines IN the
southern part OF Illinois.
The contract price is from S1.Tb to
81. against an average price In former
years OF s1.S2.
In every instance where contract
of moment was made with a consumer
of steam coal other than a carrier,
provisions ere made, as far as can be
learned, that the operator win not be
responsible in the event of strikes or
labor agitations, accidents, advances
or declines in switching and freight
charges, changes IN costs OF produo-
ton. shortage OF cars, war conditions.
by railroads or by federal
state or municipal governments, or de-
lays in traffic.
Provisions are made also by some OF
the operators that in the event OF E
shortage similar 10 that of last winter
they viii be permitted to prorate their
output.
The contracts on an average call for
about so per cent more coal than last
year. They provide, too, for as much
coal during the summer as possible,
which is a complete reversal Of condi-
lions in former years.
The retail trade generally is clean
ing house." Petty gratis, rake-offs and
commission" are being removed, and
coal is selling at current prices with
nothing more tangible than word OF
thanks thrown in. Building agents are
searching for coal this year and the
often heard request in former years for
a commission on each ton delivered
has fallen by the wayside. Neither are
gratuities being given to janitors and
hremen to avoid possible condemna-
ton OF coal after it is delivered
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Watching the Score Board
rUnt.ed Press Leased wire Service ]

Yesterdays hereAI Russell. Bill
Donovan sent him against Walter
Johnson so he could save his other
pitchers and Al turned In to 1
victory.
The White sox third straight vic
tory added another loss TO Howard
Ehmke's string.
Douglas Baird threw one so low
that Ivy Wingo scored the winning
run for the Reds before the ball was
found.
The Braves and Phillies went
through the first extra inning past
time, the Braves winning In the
twelfth.
Joe Bush didn't allow an earned
run, but he lost TO the Red Sox, when
the Athletics committed five errors.
The champion Dodgers are trying
hard to regain their standing of sew
eral years ago. They have lost az
four Of their games.
Allan Sothoron. Brown recruit,
held Chapman and the rest OF the
Indians to one hit, winning 10 0.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Mtchael's Catholic church, In this
city, Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock,
by Rev. Father Mulcahy, of St Pat
rick Interment In Kahoka cemetery.
Mrs. Whites illness was of short
duration and her death came as i
shock to her many friends She Is
survived by her husband and one
daughter
At a meeting OF the school board OF
the school district of Kahoka on last
Saturday evening, Prof. Price Lee
Collier, of Carrollton, Mo-, was chosen
as superintendent of the kahoka
school for the coming term. Prpfes-
sor Collier is a graduate of the Mis-
souri, University and stands high as
a scholar, and has had considerable
experience as a teacher. Su2h S. l..
Mapes, who has successfully filled
this important position for the past
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
RONAPART e.
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Mrs. Belle Swink departed Monday
morning for FIT. Collins, Colo. where
she expects TO remain until about
August 1.
r. E. Meek, county treasurer of
Van Buren, county, was an over Sun
day visitor az his home here.
Teamsters are hauling sand for
two large concrete bridges, one
near the D. P. Honser place north
of town and one near the four cor
ners a short distance south Of town
These bridges will be built as soon
as the materials are on the ground
A gang of workInen from Farming
ton will do the work
Clarence Blackburn who is employ
ed in the grocery store of his uncle
] II. Middleton, at Ottumwa,- visited
here from Saturday until Monday
with Bonaparte relatives and friends.
Earl Moore and family has moved
here from Eddyyille and are living
on the farm recently owned by
Charles Finn, southwest of town.
John Page and family Of Hillsboro
were Sunday visitors here at the W.
c. Page home.
P. a. Doughty was q business ytsi-
tor at several towns in northern
Iowa last week
Geo. Lorton and family OF near
Mt. Sterling motored here Sunday
for a visit with Mrs. n. H. Smith
and other relatives.
Mrs. S. C. Christy visited in Farm
ington with her daughter ars. B. F.
Ketcham and family, several days
last week.
Mrs. Emma Bridge returned to
her home here last week, after a
two months visit at the home OF
her daughter Mrs. Clay Ketcham
near LaCrew.
Mrs. George Chapman departed
for her old home at Lennon, South
DAKOTA. at which place she expects
10 remain for time, looking after
some property which she owns there
Mrs. Elsie Burnett returned to her
home In Des Moines Saturday after
2 two weeks visit here at the Mrs
Anna Meredith home, to which place
she was called by the serious III
ness of her mother Mrs. Louisa
Rehkopf.
Dale GrimsIey departed last week
for Canada where he expects to be
employed during the coming sum-
mer.
Miss Gladys Dick, a teacher In
the Keosauqua schools, visited here
with her mother Mrs. Anna Dick,
and other relatives Friday and Sat
urday of last week.
Dewey Sprott of HiIlsboro has been
visiting here at the DR.. PerciTal
home for the past several days.
n d Tones of Pennington was a
Sunday visitor here at the DR.. Black
rner and Ida Jones home
Dan Cresap returned Monday
from a business trip to Canada. He
owns a large farm there and has
baen up there looking after the
sDring work
Tom Epperly of Stockport is as
sfgting H. S. Donneily, manager OF
the Union Telephone Co here, in
f,IfIding lot OF new telephone lines.
p. T. Ketcham Of Pennington Wis
tied here Monday at the Mrs. Mary
Retcharn home
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
keotIk Club BOWERS Fall to Beat
New Combination In Match
Rolled on Club Alleys
Last Night
DICKEY ROLLS HIGHEST
He Totals s42 While King Has High
Averages Of 5e5
In Three
Games,

The Keokuk club was treated TO a
good drubbing at the hands OF the
All Stars last evening on the ciuo
alleys, the latter team winning By
the comfortable margin of 156 pins,
winning all three games. The All
Stars introduced new one IN the
person of Jack Reidy, and as they
came over short a man, Captain Mas
conscripted one John Emerson ELS
worth, erstwhile KeolaIk club bowler,
Familiarity known as Jack, and it was
no doubt this combination of jacks
and kings that beat the club.
Dickey had high scores, 242. while
King took the high average, totalins;
593 pins, with high score Of 229.
The Scora:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Gate city Eaat ads bring re
suits
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

fund with a slurring remark con-
corning Old Glory and had an ex-
citing experience on the spot. Mount
&c on a rail and carrying q flag, he
was escorted around the plant, set
down outside the gate and warned to
hike out of sight.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

sir vears, was not an spphcant TO- :.
reelection. The grade and h.
school teachers viii be selecteu - :
later date. -,.,tsi
VIM. Crear. of this city, slo1a II
to AN operation at the AaEo last
hospital. Rochester, MINI, On -.:sr
saturday for the removal OF Zane Zane
He stood the operation in iine .ric.
and his friends trust it VII > to
csesf,,T He was accompanied
Rochester-by Dr.. w. B. Slssoh
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Welsh Still champIosn.

limited Press Leased Wire Seryice.l
ST. LOUIS, No. April 1s.-Freddie
Welsh Is still lightweight champion,
toda-. despite the fact that ne fought
Bat Nielsen twelve rounds. Bats
threat 10 '-Erocz Welsh out" failed 20
uatz-izlize. The champion handed
hin nifty trimming, leading in every
che Of the dozen rounds.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
kAHokA, MO.
. % . 80 . . . = . =

The wedding of Mr.. J. BuVness Gut
ting and Miss Clara Talbot, two
prominent young people of this city,
occurred at the home of the bride ,
parents Monday evening, April 10,
at $3.50 O'Clock The ceremony was
performed by Rev. S. A. Rear, pastor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
National League,
Results Yesterday.

New York, S-15-1; Brooklyn, 3-T-5
Pittsburgh. PIP; Cincinnati, $40.
Philadelphia. 5-10-4; Boston, 6-11-S.
st. Louise Chicago, rain.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

Ross Watkins drifted inEo .tara
Lake last week, bringing 3 p@S ira
of gold nuggets from AG Tss lar.
in the interior OF AlasAa, lire Of
gest nugget has an intrinsic s., - 81
s1.s1a but the owner
offer of $4,000 for It
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Games TcSzY.

Cleveland at S. Louis
Chicago at Detroit.
Boston at Philade !phia-
Washington at New YORK.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
American League
Results YESTERDAY

Chicago, -4-T-J; Ds-oTr, $50
Cleveland, Oh: S.. Louis, 4S-1.
Washington, ii; New YORK, z-2-0.
Boston, 3-5-3a Philadelphia. L-S-5.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18
Games Today.

Philadelphia at Boston.
New York at Brooklyn.
Pittsburgh al Cincinnati.
ST. Louis at Chicago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-18

"A workman in a mill near Salt
1aze city indiscreetly coupled a re
frsal. 10 chip IN a dime to flag
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
REST YHEATER.

Today-Frank Mcintyre Will pc seen in the photoplay production ol his great stege success, "The TraVel- inc Salesman 9 For the motion pie ture debut of Frank Mcintyre tne Famous Players company has happliy hit upon a character and play when the star has already made famous on the speaking stage. The adVertlsils mower of both names will assure eA- bihtors of full theaters. At the same lime they can feel that their audiences will be pleased, for the production IS worth while. It contains much com edv and not a few really dfamatlc situations, well played and set m an atmosphere of unusual realism. small town scenes and characters have peei' oranhicallv portrayed, and i'll thls set, ting MT. Mcintyre has been furnlsheu with comedy material, of which ne
 takds the best possible advantage There is nothing of the screen noVlce in the stars playing and Whlle nls .,s cheerful laueh and amusing lines VII
 be missed by those who nave seer
 the stage play, the deficiency K
 largely overcome by the use ot m
 sorts taken directly from Jame'
 Forbes manuscript. The story or th'
 nicture is too well known to nee' i repetition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
COUNTRY PEOPLE
 ARE PROSPEROUS

Prosperity is evident everywhere in Jefferson county, according to Deputy Sheriff T. P. Stewart, who has just completed his annual round of the townships for the purpose of col lecting taxes. The fact that taxes on personal property were paid more promptly and in excess of previous years is, in itself, ample evidence that money is plentiful ill the country.
 "Everybody seems to have plenty Of money,' says MT. Stewart, who has made this tour five times. "All the stores are carrying big stocks of new goods, and are doing big cash busl- ness. Very little credit is being eX- tended at this time, most of the mer- chants having adopted a rule not to extend any credit until March This is mainly for the benefit of the i'm provident, negro, who, otherwise, would obtain necessaries from the merchant on years credit and spend his cash foolishly."
 MT. Stewart says nearly all farmers 1 could go on a cash basis this year, SC large were the returns from las' years crops. He concludes, from con yersation had with farmers i'll dl1ler
 pnt parts of the county, that e1fort' | Twill be made to grow more necessaf
 ies CT the farm, the high prices nav
 ing convinced many that if they de
 sire to obtain full benefit from i'll
 creased cotton values they must no
 snend so much of their cotton none,
 for food and feed they can groN
 easily and cheaply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
ADJUSTMENTS. All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
ORPHEO THEATER.

Dorothy Dalton and Howard Hick- man are co-stars in "rhe Jungle Child,' Triangle-Inc feature from the pen of Monte NJ. Katterjohn, which will be seen at the Orpheo theater today. "The Jungle Child" is weird drama of the Brazilian forests and New York city. telling the gripping story of Spanish beauty who grew to be a Tupi Amazon, and worth less American adVenturer who sought to employ her ignorance Of clVlllZa- tion as a means to acquiring posses sion of her fortunes. It's action opens in the dense and picturesque tropical forests of Brazil and is later trans ferred to New York city, where anna luxurious surroundings it is brought to an intensely dramatic close. MISS Dalton has the role of Ollante, whose rich. dark hair flashing eyes beneath heavy. silken broWs. swarthy though mellow complexion, and pearl Whlte teeth set in 9 thin-lipped mouth that was neither small nor large, lkenea her unto an Egyptian princess Ill a iunele setting." She is said to have ;nternrete5 the difficult part With q charm that will win new laufe!s LOT
 her as an emotional actress. Ill the
 character of RidgeWay Webb. the we"
 Yorker, Hickman, is declared to nave
 rendered a remarkably finished p1ece
 of dramatic work. The scenes III
 which he drunkenly denounces ol'
 larte his wife, and subsequentlS
 ridicnles her sacrificial services are if is said, especially powerful.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
RIGGS CONTINUES FIGHT ON BEHALF
 EQUAL SUFFRAGE
Will Introduce Bill to Per init Women to Vote in
 Primary Elections.

A bill to permit women to vote III primary elections of Arkansas is be- ing prepared by Representative John A. Riggs of Hot Springs, who had pro- posed constitutional amendment giving women suffrage. Because o1 three proposed amendments already having been offered, the woman sui frage amendment was crowded out. Mir. Riggs finds, however, that the constitution makes no provision re- garding primary elections, and, there fore. is planning to introduce a meas ure that will let women vote in pfi- mary elections, the results of which in Arkansas and other southern states determine the outcomt of the general elections.
 Mr. Riggs, wEo is the publisher or the Daily New Era at Hot Springs. IS a native of Shelby county, liilnols, ana for 8 years lived on farm. He went to Wichita, Kan, in 1877, and resldeo there until 1SS9 when Oklahoma ter ritory was opened. Removed to Kingfisher county. Oklahoma. where he served two terms as constable ana three as justice of the peace Re- turned to Wichita in 1902 and en- tered wholesale and retail feed busl- ness. Remained there until Januray. 1905, when he removed to Hot Springs. Has been living there since. Was defeated for legislature ill 1914 bv S4 votcs Has been publisher of the Daily New Era for the past five years. In 1908 he built in New York the higgestairship ever built in the United States. Promoter ana stockholder in the Hot Springs in terurban, has been in the real estate business and promoted oil and gas ventures.
 Believes in commission form of gov ernment votes for women, occupa- ton tax, favors paying 90 per cent
 of state auto license to counties
 wherein the auto is owned, taVors abolition of justice courts wants
 state uniformity of text books and k interested in city revenue laws.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
Be Careful in Using
 Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle.
 The best thing to use is just plain mul.. sihed cocoanut oil, for it is pure and entirely .grease1ess. It's very cheap, and beats the most expensive soaps or any, thing else all. to pieces. You can get this'aat any drug store, and few ounces will last the whole family for months.
 Simply moisten the hair with water that is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy father, cleanses thor oughly, and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly. and is soft, fresh looking, bright fluffy, wavy, and easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust. dirt and dandruff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
l. 0 c A L.
If you are interested in truck. call N. A. Anderson, telephone 1435 for demonstration of Ameston truck.

If you are interested in truck, call N. A. Anderson, telephone 1435 for a demonstration of Ameston truck.
 Let us wash your plankets-we know how. American-EXcelslc Lauh. dry Co.,, phone 146. U
 -You can make your choice 1n the quiet of your home or office, hy hav- ing Graphic classified" ads bring ap- plicants and applications to you tf
 I have at all times young mules ana a fine lot of gentle mares and horses fine saddle horses my speciality. M. M. Marx. at Gould Galbraith Supply comnany 1-24-1m
 Cur Press Process Is unexcelled. American Excelsior Laundry compa- ny, phone 146. u
 Send your laundry to the old reli- able. all work guaranteed. American Excelsior Laundry Co.,, phone 146. u
 Awnings and upholsterlng. Call E. T. TOussaint, phone 1850 or leave orders at Knox Walker Fnrn. Co.
 Come and see M. M. Marx after yot have looked elsewhere for your mules you will be sure to find what yo, want here; in rear of Gould Galbraltl surnlv Go M M Marx. 1-24~1n
 For heavy hauling and fast deliver! service, .lll the Auto Exchange Phone 946. ll-5O-t Prof. Otto Hummer of Breslau sue ceeded in melting carbon by inclos ing a large arc light, formed of tw carbon rods, in heavy glass con tainer and exhausing the air. 5 using a powerful. electric current h produced such heat that drop formed at the tips of the cartoons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON.
Eorty Men Fear Rev. Jordan on
 .Jcsus, the Great TeacheTe"

Rev. A. Homer Jordan. pastor or the First Christian church, was the speaker last evening at the weekly Fellowship luncheon at the Young Mems Christian association and de- liyered an inspiring and most inter esting address on Jesus, the Gfeat Teacher" Despite the cold weather. there was a large attendance, about 40 men being present The supper was prepared and served by com mittee from the WCman's auxiliary of the association.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
EIGHT AVTOISTS ARRESTED.
Accused Os Failure 10 Obtain and Dls-
 play 1917 License Tags.

Acting under instructions from Sheriff R. II. Williams to arrest "all who have failed to comply with the law regulating the operating of auto mobiles" Deputy Sheriff J. l.. Me Burnett arrested six white mon and two negroes, who are accused or operating automobiles without having obtained 1917 license. Some of those arrested had procured tags, but had not attached them. Others had not paid the fee. The law provides a pen alty of $25 for violation of the law.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
SUES FOR $250 FOR
 DEATH OF HORSE

Hills Adams yesterday filed suit in circuit court here against the Pine Bluff company for $250, claimed as damages because of the death of a mare. Plaintiff alleges the animals s death was due to injuries sustained when hit by a street car in West Second avenue on the night of Octo- her. 2S, 1916. Ella Kings petition for divorce from Will King was grant ed yesterday by Judge John M. Elliott Ella pleaded descrtion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
MINISTER'S SALAHY RAISED.

Kingsland, Jan. 31.-At the tlrst onarterly conference of the year Of the New Edinburg church. conducted by pr. w. c. Patson Of Pine bluii' presiding elder of this district the work of Rev. A. O.. Grayson, the pas tor, was commended. and prachcai appreciation shown by his salary De- ing raised from $793 to $685.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
whenever You Need a OcneraS Eonic
 Take Groves

The Old Standarl Groves Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as 9 General Toric because it contains the well known tonic properties of fQUlNlNE and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, D11ve5 put Malaria, Erriclles tie Blood and ,n;1d, III, the W,,s,e System, 50 cents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02

When the bowels become irregular von are uncomfortable and the longer this condition exists the worse you feel. You can get rid of this misery
 quickly by using HERBlNE. Take a does on going to bed and see how fine you feel next day. Price 50a. Sold by w. l.. Dewoody & company: 1AdvtI cod
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
sryEyVy.YEAR DID COUPLE

MT. and Mrs. T. B. Carpenter, liar risburg, Pa.. suffered from kidney trouble but have been entirely dlrad by Foley Kidney Pills. He says: "Altho, we are both in the seventies, we are as vigorous as we were thirty years ago" Foley Kidney Pills stop sleep disturbing bladder weakness, backache, Rheumatism. Mahn , Pharmacy. eou
 (Advt.)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
FOR CROup. COUGHS AND COLDS

A Baxter. Wheeler, WIS.,, says "For ten years we have used Foley s Honey and Tar in our family ani consider it the best cough medicine on the market, especially for chil- dren, as they like to take It. con tains no opiates; safe for babies; ef- fective for adults. Checks croup; stops coughs; relieves colds. Mann s nI,a~,,oov 9Hop cod
 (AdvtO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
poaucoa Rates via Iron Mountain h!' to Cleveland, Ohio.

Account annual convention Na'loil a, Gamers association, FeoruarS 10 10 1917. Rates of $3S.S5 for Toufe D,1,es trin will apply from Pine blal,' Tickets on sale February l, aa anu O. eood returning February 1o, l9l'. o0' D. G. PAYNE,
 oo4 Agent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02

Gas in the stomach or bowels IS 2 disagreeable symptom of torplu liver, To get rid of 1t quickly take HERBINE. It is marvellous llVer stimulant and bowel purifier. Price 5Oc. Sold by W. l.. Dewoody X com oos " cod (Advt)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02

Parents desiring to purchase "Child's Book of Knowledge" the gold medal set of literature. call Eva c. King, 51O Chestnut street. Phone 1000 1-31-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02
WILL BUY MILLINERY.

Mrs. Ada H. Sweet left yesterday for New York, where she VII! make purchases for seasonable millinery for McEwen's Main street establlsh- ment.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02

The Northern Bank and Trust com. pany, with capitalization of Sl00,ooo and deposits of about $l,300,oo was taken over by the sta,e bank eXam1- ner at Seattle, Wash.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02

Ask our drlvers about launder'Hs
 your rag rugs. any size, American Excelsior Laundry Co.,. phene lAo. ti
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-02-02

A new rear light for automobiles IS equipped with an alarm that sounds signal If it be eXtinguished accl . dentally