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Evening journal., 1917-01-02

Business Success johnson of Cali
fornia.,' "The Quick and the Dead on
the Border" "Japan's Acts in China
and several others uphold the high
standard for which this magazine has
alroady boon noted.
Evening journal., 1917-01-02
NONG THE ROOM SuELr.

The Book OF Truth and Facts by
Fritz Won Frantzius. which has just
been published, is one of the many
War Books which IS arousing deep
interest and wide comment Already
10000 copies have been placed in cir
culation and the book which Is her
aided ass one containing Facts Which
Every American Should Know" vii!
no doubt have a large influence in
molding public opinion concerning
The Great Truth About Germany;
The Great Truth About England"
and "The Great Truth About the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
FIFTY YEAR
L MACHINERY
One Reason Why Arsenal Cannot
Turn Out Supplies Fast
Enough to Equip
Army.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-Ord.
nance officers without appreciation
of the first principles of manufactur.
ing are handicapped with machinery
fifty years old at the Springfield gov
eminent arsenal.
With this testimony, Fred II. Col
vim, editor OF the American Machin.
list, told the senate military probers
today that an expert production engi-
neer should be placed in charge of
American munitions manufacture. He
gave a strong impetus to the nov
ment for "a United States minister OF
munitions.
Crfticizing army heads for spend.
ing "too much time on ~non-essen-
tails" Colvin declared their failure
to decide on small details kept work
men idle in rifle factories. In one
shop he photographed workmen play
ing checkers on August 10. 1t was
some weeks after that before the
rifle orders yer received by that
factory" said CoIvin. 9" was told
conditions were the same in other
factories. The government later had
to pay the cost Of holding these men
while orders were awaited"
Colvin spent fifteen weeks in
Springfield arsenal a ear ago.
A letter he sent to Secretary of
War Baker outlining methods of
speeding production was turned over
to Chief of Ordnance Crozier, who
wrote Colvin, sharply criticizing him
for suggesting that army ordnance
men did not know their business.
The fact is" declared Colvin,
"the military men there do as we'll
as expected with Anticipated equip
ment and small training. They
haven't any appreciation of the first
principles of manufacturing. They
have machines hat are fifty years
old"
Insistence on unnecessary inter
change ability Of parts is slowing up
rifle production, increasing cost and
wasting materials, Colvin declared.
Bayonet. blades are rejected on vari-
alton Of M sixteenth of an inch
from the standard.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
MARINE
MEDAL
Richard Jones Qualities as Marksman
In Recent Tourney at Port
Royal, South
Carolina.

Since donning the uniform Of a sea.
soldier on May 2 last, Richard Jones
of Keokuk, has qualified as a marks
man, winning the coveted medal and
an increase Of pay. He won his spurs
at the recent Port Royal, S. c., shoot
ing trials, after experts had put him
and fellow marines through a series
of training at the various island
camps.
During the training the men are
taught the fine points and mood"
of the Springfield go" so that by
the time the range is reached they
thoroughly understand the rifle.
Then follow lessons in the art of
maintaining correct shooting positions
and the Judging of distance, each
man being coached by an individual
instructor. This personal tutelage
creates a keener interest amongst
the men, experts say.
Young Jones, who is the son of Mrs.
Gussie Jones of Keokuls. Joined the
marine corps at Peoria, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
Man Was Crawling Through Tran
some into Spicer's Jewelry Store
When OFFICER Appeared
on the Scene.
NABBED HIM RED HANDED
Frank Burke Was Arrested and is
Charged With Being an Accom-
plice-Men to be Ar
raigned Today.

Officer Shepherd. who happened
along just at the proper time, caught
LATE Leach just in the act Of entering
the jewelry store of julius S. Spicer,
at 902 Main street. Leach had broken
the glass Of the transom over the door
to the ear room of the store, and was
crawling over when the officer nabbed
him.
A little later Frank Burke was ar
rested at his room on Third street and
is charged with being an accomplish.
1t is said that Burke was on watch
while Leach did the entering act, but
when the officer appeared he a his
getaway. Both men will be a%rraigned
In court probably today.
The attempted robbery was about
IL o'clock last night. Mr.. Spicer was
working at the store, and lest forh home
at about 10:45 o'clock. About 11:20
he was notified over the phone that
an attempt had been made to rob his
store. The men may have watched
him leave the store and Immediately
got busy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
Amateur Bunqled Job.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
SACRAMENTO, Calf, Dec. 20.-Ex-
perts who have been investigating the
attempt to dynamite the governors
mansion and kill Governor and Mrs.
VIM. d. Stephens, united today in the
belief that it was the work of an ANA
teur and that the job was bungled.
One declared his belief that the bomb
which exploded was not planted" but
was thrown.
Except VIM. Horning, who was TAX
en- into custody as a suspect, no ar.
rests have been made. Horning will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
Community Christmas Headquarters
Resemble One of the Ware
rooms Of Santa
Claus.
K STARTS SOON
Baskets Will be All Ready to be De-
Iivered Monday to Those Who
Are to Receive
Them.

Community Christmas headquarters
at 4OS Main street, resembles m Oh
Santa Claus store rooms. The com
mittee in charge Of the headquarters
expects to- start tomorrow packing
the baskets which will be delivered
| by Santa Claus and his aids Monday,
the day before Christmas. keokuk
people are not forgetting about the
other half, and they are giving ! n
liberal fashion to the community
work.
The following donations have been
announced today by Mrs. John Z.
Scott, chairman at headquarters:
10 Boys suits-Ewers Mccarthy Co.
Box clothing-Irwin-Phillips Co.
Handkerchiefs-Mrs. Julia Alex.
ander.
oats and corn meal--Purity Oats
Co.
Underwear-Mrs. Brinker.
Potatoes-R. O.. Boyd, Sandusky.
Mrs. e. G. Singleton announces the
following contributions of canned
fruit and jelly:
Mrs. Fred femme, Jr., Mrs. George
Fry, Mrs. P. G. Smith, Mrs. Henry
Harry Roberts, Mrs. Henry Martin,
Mrs. E. M. Morgan, Mrs. J.. Lick,
Miss Annie Larson, Mrs. j.. w. Dew
ero, Jr., Mrs. e. B. Wright, several
friends.
Onions and candy-W. B. Daniel.
One box oranges-Harvey Beach.
Fruit-John Kimler.
Gifts-Jack Kiedaisch.
One dozen cans fruit-Mrs. Fred
Geiser.
The following cash contributions
have been received today by Miss
Elsie Buck, treasurer of the com
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
HAMILL'S
STEEL CUT
COFFEE
GOODBYE TO
MR.. DURGEE
Meeting Will Be Held This Evening
at Y. M. C.. A. in His Honor
as Secretary Leaves
Tomorrow.

AS G. E. Durgee will leave the city
tomorrow to do war work in France,
there will be a gathering of citizens
this evening at the Y. M. c. A. build
ing to show their appreciation of Mr..
burgess work as general secretary
Of the Keokuk Y. M. G. A. All
friends of Mr.. Durgee and the insti-
tuition he represents. both men and
women, are invited. Light refresh
ments will be served and short adj
dresses will be made as follows:
DR.. Reid for the public schools.
NJ. E. Justice for the business men.
Rev. McElree for the Ministerial
association.
H. G. Brown and C. D. Streeter for
the Y. M. G. A.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
USE POTATOES
FOR TICKETS
Those Who Attend Westminster Enter.
talnment Will Pay in Apples
or Spuds for Christmas
Basket.

All who attend the Christmas enter
tainment at the First Westminster
Presbyterian chapel on Saturday even
ing at Z o'clock are to bring in pay
ment for their admission a potato or
an apple. These are to be collected
in baskets and will be given out with
the Presbyterian contributions to the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20

community Christmas. Every class
has been assigned some food supply
which they are to bring. The members
Of one class are to bring sugar, another
breakfast food, another canned fruit.
canned vegetables and so on through
the list of foods necessary to fiji the
k
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
MINERS
ARE KILLED
Explosion While Seventy-five Men
Were at Work Resulted in Doz-
en- Losing Their
Lives. ,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 90
Twelve miners were killed in an ex-
plosion of mine number three Of the
Oar Dour Coal and Coke company at
Catoora, near here, last night. Seventy
five men were in the mine. All escap-
ed except those killed outright.
The explosion was confined to the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20

main heading" George Sylvester,
engineer in charge, says the blast may
nave been caused by a keg Of powder
Officials say they are inclined to be-
lieve it was due to gas. An investi-
cation is being conducted.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
uIntolerance.D

The unprecedented demand for
seats for the engagement of D. w.
Grifith's Intolerance at the Grand
for two days only. starting tomor-
row, indicates that this mammoth
production is going to Guido here
the popularity of it's famoNs prede-
cessor, 1.-THE Birth of a Nation"
That this latest Griffith work has
been outclassing the record engage
ment of the former one all over the
country as well as in London, Eng
land, and Sydney and Melbourne,
Australia, is a fact that most theatre
goers who keep abreast of the times
know.
Anyone who seeks a reason for
the astounding success of "Intoler-
ance" has but to see the work or
read one of the many thousand trib-
utes of praise which eminent writ
ers have accorded Advertise
ment.
Irwin Beds"
Christmas day is the date Of Twin
Beds" at the Grand and everything
will go by the board that afternoon
and night for the now famous inter.
national comedy uccess which A. S.
Stern and Company will present with
a noted cast of fun makers. Not to
know a lot about Twin Beds" is to
confess oneself woefully ignorant of
the biggest hit on the English speak
ing stage today. 1t is now in its
fourth big year. 1t ran for one solid
in New York, played for six
months in Australia and has already
reached its second year in London.
For over a year American, English,
Canadian and Australian magazines,
periodicals and newspapers have
been filled with Twin Beds" and,
the millions who have witnessed it's
performances, both in America and
abroad. have been talking about 1t
and telling their friends to be sure
and see it. Taking ccoun of all
this, 1t really seems as if everybody
must have heard Of Irwin Bedsn and
having heard will welcome it again
with a smile Of satisfaction. Seats
are now Observation-Disclosures.
Novelty Program at Grand,
A rapidly unfolding rogra of
light drama, comedy and a glimpse of
the wonders of rarely travelled and far
away lands is to be presented at the
Grand for tonight only. Tomorrow
and Saturday ONE the great "Intol-
erance" and Sunday and Monday, Jack
Pickford and Louise Huff in Jack
and JILL"
Putting the Bee in Herbert will
delight alike man and woman, boy or
girl. the city bred and the small town
Inspired by his recently &C
luired better half Herbert Macklin ap-
plies village methods to the metrop-
olis with immense success. His meth
DDS are amusing and Illuminating.
In THE Young Railroaders," a boy
does what every boy has longed to do.
He helps to defeat a band OF rufians
a train from being wrecked
full of suspense, thrills and courage.
Paul Revere's Ride" taken on the
actual scenes Of that historic event. is
rs timely as it is exciting and inspir.
ng.
The Champion Baby" smiles and
,ries-noiselessly in this case-into
heart Of every one. and 1.-THE
Spot in India" is the rarely
seen plateau Of the Himalayas.
These seven reels Of fun and enter
ainment will be shown at the Grand
or tonight only.-Advertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20

The New York State Banking des
partment has just published a list of
$4,000 long unclaimed accounts in
that state alone. Although most of
the individual accounts are SMALL
they amount in all to hundreds of
thousands of dollars. :
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20

A squash vine in the garden of D.
G. True, Windsor, Me-, grew twenty
feet along the ground, when it caught
on a dropping branch of an apple
tree, climbed it and developed a
27-pound squash eighteen feet from
the ground.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20

Lewiston, Pa, has a woman hunter
to be proud of. She is Mrs. G. s..
Miller, and last season on Shade
mountain, near Peru, Juanita county
she killed a turkey gobbler weighing
nineteen pounds.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20

AS a variation on the non-refillabIe
bottle, a New York man has invented
attachments for ordinary bottles that
prevent their contents being poured
out if they have been refilled.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20

be released. it is reported the detec-
tives having found on him nothing
more damaging than some l. w. w.
literature.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
LACE PINS

Lace pins, the new filigree brooches, set
with enameled flowers or precious and
semi-precious stones. In fine gold shell
du"AACy ....... @A.cO dlAO pA.UU
In fine solid gold $3.50, S 100, $500 to $50
GOLD CUFF AND TIE SETS
Cuff buttons, tie pin and tie clasp sets, in
extensive variety, engraved, engine turned,
plain polished, with solid gold fronts,
priced . .......... $3.50, $500, $3.50
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
PARTISAN IVORY

Special close out prices now prevail ON
complete manicure sets in cases. Priced
according to the number of pieces at
........... $500, $2.75, $3.50 to $3.50
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
GOLD FOBs

GOLD FOBS
Gold fobs are again in g and our
stocks show the largest variety of new de
signs. Priced 49,. $500, $3.50, $500, $3.50
CHRISTMAS BOOKS
Volland's & Raphael Puck's De Luxe line
Of Christmas books, engraved Christmas
cards, etc.
Books for the youngster 25c, Soc to $500
Books and framed mottos for grown
ups -. SOC, $1.00, ST. o
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
CHAINS

Here is a money saving special. A com
plete waldemar watch chain and knife, fine
grade gold filed. Guaranteed at each $500
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
FINE STATIONERY

In beautiful gift boxes. Always in good
taste as Christmas presents-silk ribbon
tied packages. Special at Soc, 75c, $1.00
PEARLS
La Tausca pearl necklaces, Is inch lengths,
three sizes, best grades
$3.50, $500, $500, $1,000 to $500
CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS
Hull nationally advertised umbrellas. The
kind you can put in a suit case. All silk
bases ......... $500, 5000, $500, $1,000
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
DRESS SUITS SETS

In platinum filled and platinum and gold
and pearl. The correct and latest thing.
Platinum filed and pearl $500, $3.50
Platinum and gold and pearl $1,000, $500
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-20
WAIST PIN SETS

One large and two small circle pins, the
newest waist pin sets, are shown in large
variety. Solid gold fronts, engraved or en-
CINE turned, polished and Roman finishes
......... .$1.00, $3.50, $500 the set
The Era-leader., 1917-10-11
Warming to Make Returns
Under War Tax Law

Washington, Oct. 5-Notice to
the public to make its tax re-
turns 10 the government under
the new war revenue law was Is
sued tonight by Internal Revenue
Commissioner Roper in all inter-
pretative statement of the laws
operation. Warning was given
that in no case would the govern.
ment take the initiative in getting
the returns, although all returns
would be verified and that every.
body concerned should communi.
cate promptly with the nearest
revenue officer.
Persons failing to make re-
turns, Mr.. Roper announced, will
be regarded as tax slackers and
penalties will be enforced against
them. AS outlined in the state
ment, the following persons are
affected and must make returns
to the government:
"All individuals receiving in
comes of more than $1,000 a year.
call corporations, joint stock
companies and associations.
"All distillers, rectifiers, re.
tailers and wholesalers, holders
of distilled spirits intended for
sale or to be used for manufac-
turing purposes.
"All dealers in fermented liuu.
ors or malt liquors, wines, COR
dials, liquors, domestic and i'm
ported.
"All dealers in soft drinks,
table waters and carbonic acid
gas.
"All manufacturers of and
dealers in cigars, cigarettes, to.
bacco, snuff and cigarette papers.
"All carriers of freight, ex-
press or passengers and all oper-
ators Of pipe lines.
''All dealers in life, marine, in :
The Era-leader., 1917-10-11

land, fire and casualty insurance
"All manufacturers and whole
sale dealers in motor vehicles O.
every kind, musical instruments,
motion picture films, jewtlry
boats, sporting goods, perfumes
cosmetics, mecanical prepara.
tons, chewing gum and cameras
"All proprietors of amusement
places, including cabarete.
"All persons executing lega,
documents of any type.
"All trades on produce or stock
exchanges and boards of trade
"All importers of merchandise
Gail manufacturers or import
ers of payiug cards.
The statement continues:
''The law makes it the duty Of
every person, firm or corpora
ton whose possessions or in
comes are taxable to make true
and correct returns upon which
tax may be assessed and collect
ed. This information is of vital
Importance to every citizen be.
cause, Notwithstanding that the
Bureau Of Internal Revenue is
the agency charged with the ad-
ministration of the new law and
the collection of the taxes, it is
not regarded that the Bureau
Internal Revenue shall find out
and inform persons, firms or cor.
porations of their responsibilities.
Such persons, firms and corpora.
tons must for themselves make
returns which in the course of ad.
ministration the Bureau of In.
ternal Revenue will verify.
"Severe penalties are provided
for failure upon the part of any
person, firm or corporation to
make the correct inventories and
returns required"
The Era-leader., 1917-10-11
Aeneru/ News items IN Brief

Sir Wilfred Laurier announced
his retirement as leader of the
Liberal party in Canada.
Proof that Ambassador Won
Bernstorff furnished money to
Bolo Pasha, under arrestin Paris
as a spy, was procured in New
York and will be sent to France
at once.
The government outlined a
program for a comprehensive
plan of handling labor unrest
which threatens to hamper war
production.
1t was announced the rivers
and harbors committee of the
House will meet in New Orleaus
Nov. II, to begin a Southern in
specGon tour.
Remarkable progress in the
building of the immense tiolilla of
American destroyers indicated
the United States soon will h ave
the greatest similar fleet in the
world.
President Wilson signed the
war tax bill and it became law
Immediately.
Resuming his Flanders often
sive, Haig attacked on all eight
mile front and pushed back the
Germans over mile, capturing
part of the Ghelevult Ridge and
further threatening the su bma.
rine bases.
Cutting off Germany's last
source of supplies, the American
government forbade the sale of
bunker to vessels from South
America bound for North Eu-
ropean neutrals.
Congress authorized the invest.
igation of the mysterious inven-
ton "Garabed" that is said to
extract energy from the atmos-
phere and use it for running
boats, a;;rplanes, and in fact, all
machinery.
Secretary Baker announced
that 20,09) airplanes for Ameri-
cas- army are actually under
construction, and that the avia.
toGs will bo waiting for them
when they are ready.
The Era-leader., 1917-10-11

secretaries. | would like to
hear from every organization or
association at once. Would like
to include Cotton Warehouses,
Elevators, Cold Storage Plants,
Shipping Associations and Can
ming Factories, as we'll as all
other Agricultural and Live
Stock Associations.
Please send in your names at
once, and let Us have your CO.
operation.
Harry D. Wilson, CON-,
Baton Rouge, La.
The Era-leader., 1917-10-11
List of Ward Committees For
Women's Registration
Day, Oct. 18th.

Ward /, Faliah polling booth
Mrs. L. W. McDougall, Mrs. r.
Il. Spring, Mrs, W. P, Bulloch,
Mrs. }. O. Crow, Mrs. Robt.
Passman.
Ward 2, Mt. Hermon polling
place-Mrs. J. r. Day. Mrs. W.
4 3. Banister, Mrs. L. W. Brock,
Mrs. G, M. Tate, Miss Nell Off,.
Ward 3, Franklinton polling
booth-Miss Alice Burnham,
Mrs. J. V. Rabb, Mrs. T, J, Sim
mons. Miss Norma Merritt, Mrs.
O. II. Carter, Mrs. P, B. Carter,
Miss Hazel Watson.
Ward 4, Bogalusa polling
booths-Mrs. A. N. Dobbs,
chairman, who will appoint other
committees, and especially needs
the help of the Police Member.
Ward 5, Rio polling booth
Mrs. J. I. Waller, Mrs. Mat
thews, Mrs. L. P. Pierce, J. M.
Mitchell, Mrs. J. Leon Pounds.
Ward 5. Varnado polling booth
Mrs. W. Green, Mrs. l., Nc
MILAN, Mrs. Leo Bridewell. Mrs.
W. Ford, Mrs. R. D. Fornea.
Ward 6, Enon polling booth
Mrs. Ruby Shoemaker, Mrs.
Esco Corkern, Miss Ota Magee,
Mrs. F. l.. Sanford, Mrs. ].
Miah Magee.
Ward 6, Isabel polling booth
Miss Johnnie Brumfeld, Miss
Anita Richardson. Mrs. J. P.
Parker, Mrs ]. B. Magee, Mrs.
Geo. REVERE.
Ward Z, Angie polling booth
Mrs. W. I, Daniel. Mrs; Luke
Curtis, Mrs. VIM. Magee. Mrs.
N. W. Warner. Miss Nancy
Stacy.
Ward Z. Popeville polling booth
Mrs. John Dees, Mrs. Ida
Seal Orr, Mrs. L. L. Schilling.
Mrs. D, W. Branch. Miss Alleyne
Bfumfeld, Miss Ophelia Pope.
Ward 8, Hackley polling booth
Mrs. r. D. Love, Mrs. 9. G.
Fortenberry, Mrs. W. E. Bick-
ham, Mrs. M. J. Magee. Mrs. S,
s, Thomas.
Ward 8, Warnerton polling
booth Mrs. E. E. Smith, Mrs.
The Era-leader., 1917-10-11
Wilson Seeks Information.

Having been elected President
of the Cotton States Official Ad-
visory Marketing Board, will say
that we want to make this i'm
portant board as effective as
possible. To that end we will
need the cooperation of all.
We are very anxious to get a
list of the Farmers Associations
of every kind, especially the
names of the presidents and