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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-23
TEACHERS GET
MORE SALARY
Board Of Education Meet the War Con-
dltions of Living by Giving
keokuk Pcdagosues
More Pay.
REFORMED DIVISION LINE
Lecture on How to Get the Most Out
Of Given Quantity Of Food to be
Given the Housewives
Of keokuk.

The board of education in long
meeting last night decided to meet
the war conditions of living by CIV
ing the teachers . horizontal raise
of ten per cent In salary.
The janitors were also given an
increase varying with the work at
the different buildings and the salary
now earned.
Several resigninations were accept
ed by the board. Miss Lulu Arnold,
assistant kindergartener at Wells re-
signed, as did Miss Katherine Brown.
the nurse, and Miss Katherine Blom,
teacher of the second room at Jeffer-
son. Miss Margaret Mcbride was CIV
en- year leave of absence on account
of her health.
A Change Of Territory
Il was ordered that the lines be-
tween divisions of the district be re-
formed, SO that the territory between
Main and Concert now in the Gar
field district be attached to the
George Washington division. This
has been advisable by the excess OF
school population In Garfield over
that in George Washington. partly by
people moving their residence.
The board invited woman rep
resentive Of Armours to give an ad-
dress at the high school on May 2,
to the housewives of Keokuk on food
conservation by getting the most out
of a given quantity of fooc.
All the board members in town
were at the meeting which lasted I'M
til II o'clock last night. Secretary
Smith was not present, and William
Aldrich acted as secretary of the
meeting
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-23
MANY School Children are Siekly

Mothers who value their own comfort and the
welfare of their children, should never be with
out . box Of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, for use throughout the season. They
Break up Coids, Relieve Feverishness, Consiipa-
ton, Tecthing Disorders, Headache and Stomach
Troubles. Ueed by mothers for 30 years THESE
POWDERS NEVER FAIL Ali Drng Stores,
Csc. Don't 0rcept any substitute- Sample FREE.
Address, Mother Gray Co.. lie Roy, n. Y.
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0AKLh AND

Gordon Wayness has returned TO his
home in iittstield after visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs Ear Healey.
Mildred Libby has returned from q visit
with relatives in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Young have moved to
Greenwich, Ct
Mrs. William Peavy has received a let
ter from her husband, Sergeant Peavy,
Somewhere il France dated Dec. n, in
which he states that he received a nice
box from the Tuesday Club which was
greatly appreciated. A few days later he
received the box Mrs Peavy haG sent and
he says that everything was in excellent
condition.
a pretty home wedding occurred at
the home of Mr.. ana Mrs. Slyvanus
richardson Of Oak street, when their
daughter. Ida May, and Sylvester Her
bert Skiliin@s were united in marriage
Saturday evening ut s o'clock. Tho
ceren Ony was performed by Rev. p. \.
A. killam III the presence Of the imme-
date families Of the bride ard groom,
the single ring service being used. The
bride was becomingly atlired in white
silk ecwn and stood beneath an arch of
Glccn and white They were attended
by Helen Perrin as bridesmaid and
Feriey Richardson, a Younger brother
of the bride, as best man. Mr.. SkillinGs
has always resided in town. where he
attended The public schools. Mrs Skill
lings has recently come here to live
and she has made many friends.
They received many pretty and use
full gifts ard left at a late hour for
parts unknown. After q short honey
moon they will reside with AIR. and
Mrs. Sylyanus Richardson on Oak
street. Mr.. Slillings has a position on
tho section.
Joseph George has resumed his du-
ties at the American Wooitn mill, after
months vacation.
The Oakland hotel. which was oh
liGcd 10 close on account Of scarcity Of
fuel. will open again Thursday
Mrs. Cha,.otte Jensen entertained the
Needlec:aft Ciub ~ Ter home on Oak
street Monday evening befor" leaving
fol- Iiandreau. 5. d., where she eX-
poets 10 remain for some time. Mrs
Jensen came here from South Dakota
four Years ago and has made many
flicnds who wish her a pleasant jour
ncy
ia Crowell has resigned from the
Oakland Foundry 4 Machine Co. and
accepted 4 position as superintendent
Of the Iron Works in Waterville. The
Oakland Foundry & Machine 60. at
present is under the management of
G.. u. I'ullcn.
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Socially with music and refreshments
The annual meeting OF Meridian Lodse'
F. and A. NJ. will be held Friday eve
ming. Jan. %. The NJ. NJ. degree Will DC
on one candidate. 1t is expect
ed that the district deputy will be present
and inspect the lodge.
Attorney and Mrs. J. W. Manson, VINO
have passed five weeks visiting relatives
in New Jersey and Minneapolis. returned
home Tuesday and will occupy rooms at
the Lancey Iol Sc for time before open
ing their home.
|. A meeting of the Universalist Ladies
Aid Society will be held Thursday att
ernoon, Jan. "A, at the home of Mrs.
John Gordon. The hostesses will be
Mrs. Frank Palmer. Mrs. Hattie Lar
rabee. Mrs. NJ. l.. Damon and Miss
Lizzie White.
The annual meeting Of the Pitts
field branch of the New England Milk
Producers Association will be held at
Grange hall Saturday, Jan. 26. at 2
o'clock r. NJ. Out of town speakers
will be present to address the dairy
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'HEATlESs MONDAY
WALL STREE! HOLIDAY

New York, Jan. 23.-The board Of
governors of the New York Stock Elk
change today decided to close the ex-
change on the remaining heatless Mon
days imposed under the fuel admins
tration's order.
This action rescinds previous de-
cision to keep the exchange open on
these days. 1t was announced that the
cali loan market would not be dis
turbed.
The governors also decided to remit
the dues Of November, 1917. OF mem
hers who ere alone in business and IN
active military or naval service OF the
United States or exclusively occupied
il, any pubic service growing out Of the
war.
The managers OF the coffee and SUI
gar exchange have decided to close
next Monday. 1t was not. announced
whether succeeding heatless Mondays
would also be observed as holidays.
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REVENUE INCREASE
despite Newfoundland
Law Forbidding Liq-
uOr Importation

s., Johns, n F., Jan. o3.-The handicap
imposed upon the customs revenue Of New
foundland by passage OF the act which made
illegal the importation, manufacture or sale
OF intoxicating liquors after Dec. 81. 1916,
has been entirely overcome. The revenue
for the calendar year 1917, amounting to
Si4i24I6 was greater by s25.5se than
that for 1916. when liquors we're still being
imported
The importations in 1916. in fact were
greater than in normal previous years, be-
ause large number OF people laid in sup
plies OF liquor for consumption after put
ting into effect of the prohibitory law. The
colonial revenue gained about $4,000 CUR
ing the year from this source. Customs on
r,als had estimated that several years would
.lapse before revenues would be restored to
their former figures. That the deficiency
vas made up in a single year is attributed
"a the fact that the abolition Of the liquor
traric has diverted large sums to otnef
business
As fish and other exports are no" COM
handing high prices because OF war CON
ditior.. with resultant general prosperity
in the islands and demands for labor, wnich
cannot be met officials believe that the rev.
onae for the current year will show sun
Turner increase.
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'0RECOK UNREST IS
GREATLY EXAGGERATED
BLAME ENEMY REPORTS

Washington, Jan. 23.-Stories Of lab
or unrest, agitation by radicals ana
shortage of workers in the Northwest
were declared today by the United
States Employment Service to be
greatly exaggerated and misleading
Working men III other sections of the
country were warned particularly
against going to Oregon without first
ascertaining what jobs are in sight.
Blame Enemy Sources
Sources CT the misleading reports
were not mentioned by the service.
Statements recently lave been made
by department of justice officials. now
ever, that persons in sympathy with
the enemy We're turning their attention
to the spreading OF discomfort ana
false runlors. only FIVE classes OF
skilled workers are needed now il the
Oregon sn;pbuilding district, the ser
vice announced. These are SNIP
wrights. ship filters, caulkers, boiler
makers and machinists, and only men
in the first three trades can proceed
with reasonable assurance of employ
ment. Loggers viii he needed in early
spring All should apply to the Port
land office of the United States En-
ployment service.
Seventeen wooden and five steel
snipbuilding concerns are operating
now in Oregon and employing 11oto
men the statement said. These have
a present capacity for 80 ships. Other
ards are in contemplation and PROB
ably will be built in the near future.
This will mean the employment OF
more men. Just now the yards III en-
istence will need 5000 more men in the
next two months. but only Of the tive
classes enumerated.
The public service reserve. the reg1stra-
ton agency Of the employment service,
already obtained the names and quaiiilca-
tons of more than l,oeonoo workers o. all
classes who signifed their willingness to
20 where their services are needed in an
industrial capacity to win rhe war,
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WIGGIN DEMANDS
Continued from Page One)

,bo.e had been slight improve
mont" in the situation because Of the
Industrial closing order, despite the
had weather. but added that the fed
.ral administration had not granted
single request made during the last few
days by his Office.
Situation Critical
Photographic reply received from
your office today" read. telegram sent
10 Dir. Garfield tonight, promises no
relief and therefore most Ensatisfac-
tol,. We regro. necessity begging re-
consideration by you: but situation
here is so critical we should be re-
miss in our duty if we did not do So
Replying to NJ. Virgins request
that the Underwater docks be worked ~
hours q day. telegram from Dr. Car
fields Office today denied the request
ON the ground that we cannot ascer-
tain that any increase in working hours
now would increase the movement Oh
anthracite 10 New York
Mr.. Virgin IN a statement SAID Wha,
he sought was . continuous move
men, Of coal to ,idewate' and an in
crease If work at the docks To rush
the coal through TO the city
The closing has helped. undoubted
rs" Mr. Wigein said, and if we had
not had SUCH a conserN alton of fuel,
'he situation today would unquestion-
lhlN he much worse than it is. We
hsyc saved a tot OF coal, but how much,
Io one win probably ever know"
Eeey" Schlcy. New York county fuel
administrator. estimated that not more
than -u.UUo tons OF anthra cite al was
received in the city today--less than
the amount which had been comm =
before Yesterdays storm Mr. SchleY
said that few II any factories We're
closed today on account of lack Of
tucl He added that hospitals We're
.einE provided for and that apart
nnut hUuScS We're in better shape
lanes J. Storrnw. federal fuel admins
tr.tor or New England. stopped in New
.Nu"l f"U hours today GA his way to
Washington. He had expected 70 consnlt
h're With \. II smith assistant director
If' carrier 10" Philadelphia. Nj Stor-
Iptr SAID conditions IN New Engla.- were
,'piOr.
Reports received At the Office Of Mr.
niti md a;ed that less than go ears Of
GA, we're delivered over ali-rail routes
iI New =, gland To-Day More than Ga
.trs of cool are oa the way TO New Eng
lr,d. + We said. hui NAVY o. them We're
lclI u2 hy had weather conditions.
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Dexter

Mrs. Frances Spear died early Wednes-
day at the parsonage of the FIRST Chl-
versalist church following short III
ness. Mrs. Spear had been resident OF
this town for the past y years, coming
here with her son, Rev. Stanley Gates
Spear. pastor of the First Unive-salist
church. when he came to Dexter 10 as
sumo the pastorate of the church. since
her residence here Mrs. Spear had maze
many warm friends who deeply regret hels
death which came as the result OF a
shock of paralysis suffered several days
ago and from which she failed to rally.
Arrangements for the funeral had not
been announced Wednesday afternoon.
A recruiting rally for the new company
o. the Third Maine Infantry being form
ed here was held Wednesday evening in
Town hall, the speakers being Ralph o.
Brewster of Portland, formerly of TINS
town, and Lieut. Philip Chapman y
Co A, Third Maine. Of Portland. Tie
rally was well attended and both speak
ers urged upon the young men IN the au-
dience the Importance of filling NJ the
ranks OF the new regiment which is badly
needed just at the present time. 1t IS ex-
pected that the necessary 100 men for the
Dexter company will be obtained in the
near future ana that the company viii be
examined physically and mustered into
the federal service.
A hearing before the Industrial Acct
dent Commission was held here Wednes-
day afternoon in the case OF Mrs. John
Murray. who last season was injured 1T
the Hayes canning factory. The hearing
was conducted in the Office of the select
men and many witnesses testified
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more DUTIES
On Imports if Dye In
dustry to Prosper
Germany Would Be Constant Source OF
Trouble IF Present Rate Maintained
Saw U. S. Dye Makers-Wii, Confer
with Tariff Commission

New York Jan o3.--Views with re-
spect' 10 the present tariff On dyes were
expressed today at the conference or
American dye manufacturers, dealers
ana machinery men at the Chemists
club. f. s. Alton of New York. de-
cared that a 80 per cent duty should
be imposed on dye imports. as against
the present so per cent, if the industry
in the United States is to prosper after
the war.
Germany Source of Trouble
We can compete with France and
England said Mr. Altnon, but Ger
many with her cheap labor and her
ability to obtain raw materials adVan-
tageously would be constant source
Of trouble Merciless as the Teutons
are when it comes to military warfare,
they are much worse when it comes to
commercial and industrial warfare
DR.. Grinnell Jones, chief chemist of
the United States Tariff Commission
after telling of the progress of dye
census of the country for 1917, said
that the terms OF the tarlf act OF sept
s. 1916, imposing certain special duties
for five years, empowered the Presi-
dent to annul them if he finds there is
not being made within the United
States as much as 60 per cent in value
of the domestic consumption of the ar
ticles upon which the special duties
are levied.
The President Of the United
States said Mr.. Jones. has requested
the tariff commission to ascertain the
facts on which executive action under
this provision of the law must be
based and he has deemed it wise to
wait for the expiration Of the five
years period"
A committee was appointed to go to
Washington and confer with the tar
if commission.
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BELT FAST
Waldo Candidates

Politics are beginning TO draw bit
Democratic candidates have as yet
been announced. Sheriff Frank A.
'Cushman is to enter the primaries
again as candidate for the Republic
can nomination for sheriff
Charles q. Dickey of Northport, a
deputy for a number Of years, will also
enter the primaries as Democratic
candidate.
Ralph l. Morse. Republican, has an
nounced his candidacy for county at
torney. 1t is understood that the pres
cnt encumbent, Walter /. Cowan of
Winterport, Republican, will not be a
candidate.
George l. Heating will be the Demo-
cratic candidate for nomination for
clerk of courts. James II. Cilley of
Waldo will be the Republican candi-
date.
Edward Evans OF Waldo will be the
Republican candidate before the pri-
lnaries for nomination for register
Of deeds. No Democratic candidate has
been announced thus far.
Clifford J. Pattee. the Republican
county treasurer, will be a candidate
for rel nomination. No Democratic can
didate has been announced.
l.. c. Ho!brook announces himself as
a candidate for nomination as county
commissioner. He is a Republican. No
Democratic announcement.
The other county Offices. judge of
probate, registrar of probate and two
county commissioners are not elected
this wear
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Macilroy- Speed

At the home OF the brides mother,
Mrs. Julia Speed, on Saturday at 40
l.. A.. Miss Virginia Dare Speed was
united il marriage to De Lance Eu-
gene MacIlroy Of Houlton. Rev. J. VIII
Dor Richardson of the Baptist church
performed the single ring ceremony. in
the presence Of Immediate relatives on
~. TIE bride wore her travelling gown.
a tailored siit OF navy blue cloth. They
left at once for Davidson where the
groom is employed BY the Summit
Lumber Go. The bride came to Belfast
about three months ago. Her former
home was in DAVIDSON and for the pres
chi the younG couple VII make their
nome III that Gown. TIE groom is the
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Macllroy
OF H0ulton.
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PITTSFIELD

Prof. Ray Shepherd Of NJ. G I. gave q
talk to the local Boy Scouts at the rnver-
salist church Wednesday evening. using
for his subject How the Boy Scouts tan
Cooperate with the Four Minute Men
and the Committee ~on Public Informa-
ton
The n. G. J. basketball team VIII play
the Bangor High team n Bangor Friday
evening. Jan. o
P!ttsfeld Grange will hoId an ai-day
meeting Saturday. Jan. q.
The annua. business meeting Of the Col
den Rule Circle Of the Baptist Sunday
school was hela Tuesday evening with
Mrs ] s. fIa seltine. The following off,
GERS were elected: Teacher Mrs Mary
Dodge. president Mrs. Evelyn Gail; vice
president. Mrs. Cora Rogers; secretary,
M-s. fsra FGrrin. treasurer. Ll.a wood.
After the business the evening was passed
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KENT'S HILL

Or c. .. Mills Of Portland. who held
special meetings here last week in the
observance of the week Of prayer. went
TO his home Saturday morning carrying
with him the respect and love of all who
came in touch with him. The meetings
were productive of much good
Rev. d. Z. Holt, D. d.. the district SUI
perintendent preached here last Sunday
afternoon and spoke again in the evening
at the Epworth League service.
The Chrystal Club was pleasantly enter
tanned Tuesday evening of this week at
the home of Miss Mildred Russell
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Urge Federal Regulation
Freight Delivery a:
Railroad Piers

%ew Yosh. Jan. p Government resu!a-
ioa Of ;"eight deiverv at railroad piers
v u be 'ged upon Director General Nc
-tioo {" eliminate 81 hours time Row re
rl,rrd - send notices 10 ccnsigRees ana
Z I.'te more efficient use Of trucks u.s.
t e i!ers. II vas announced touigh.
,I'' conference of the committee on
. '-H CONGESTION The recommendation
" nc;Gdc the store door delivery plan.
q was stated
Construction OF short stretches Of track.
particularly IN New Jersey, t,lat would tie
the various railroad systems together ana
provide short cut operation. also win be
uggested
reports received late today al the Office
- " Smith. assistant director general
4 railroads. indicated lessening o.
freight congestion and increased move
ment OF cars
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Raymond Wing, who has been at a
Massachusetts, hospital TO: treatment
for several days. has returned to his
home at Benton
Benton Grange will hold an enter
tainment and sociable Thursday eve
ming.
Victor Grange held the annual in
stallation of officers Wednesday with
q large attendance present all day. In
the morning the Changers were busily
engaged by comforting the Third and
Fourth degrees and at the dinner hour
the regulation dinner was served
which was Hastily arranged by the
committee in charge. In the after
noon Mrs. Kate B. Ellis Installed the
following officers, assisted by Misses
Maude and Eeda Marcia and Miss
Laura Sturtevant: Master. A. W.
Stetson; overseer. Earl Hamm; stew
ard, Everett Otis; assistant steward.
Albert Brown; lady assistant steward,
Sadie Lord; chaplain. Mrs. Helen
Choate: treasurer, Huber Holt: secre-
tary. III. T. Choate; gatekeeper. Ralph
GlaZier: Ceres. Annie Brown: Pomona,
Maude Stetson; Flora. Flora Giaz,er.
\ social time was enjoyed and re
marks were made by Rev. A. 7. Craig.
which were very interesting.
Rev James Pearson of Greenville,
formerly pastor Of the Universalist
church. is the guest of friends in town.
Benton Grange held it's regular
meeting Wednesday evening at which
a good amount of business was trans
acted
Miss Mona Ames entertained the
members o. her Sunday school class
Of the Methodist church Wednesday af-
ternoon at her home on High street.
Miss Ames proved herself a delightful
hostess and during the afternoon re-
freShmentS were served
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MONMOUTH

The regular meeting of the loca
Red Cross branch will be held at the
rooms in Grange hall Tuesday after.
noon
Tie Woman's Christian Temperance
union Will meet Tor service work Fri
day afternoon with Mrs, Amelia
Thompson.
IN compliance with an order issued
by the President Of the National w. G.
t. t.. requesting that special prayer
be offered for National prohibition on
Thursday Jan. a, a PRAYER meeting
FOR this purpose viii be held at the
Methodist parsonage on THURSDAY
afternoon at go O'Clock.
Mrs Augusta Wilcox returned Fri
day Ia her home after a visit of nine
weeks with her brother. w F.. Stafford
VINO is ill in Hayerhill Mass.
word has been received from IIor-
'rn Blake announcing his arrival in
BOULDER. Colo, where he has emp,ov-
ment. His headquarters at present
are at the y. NJ. G. A. rooms.
The officers of Cochnewagon Iodga
hhishts OF Pythias. were installed
tuesday evening, Jan. % at the X. p.
han, District Deputy Chancellor Fred
+. Walker Of Lake Sabattus lodge was
the installing officer.
Following is the list of officers in
stalled: Chancellor commander. Frank
Gilman; vice chancellor comnarder
Max Willard: preiate. Charles Wet
STEM master OF work. Ora Shepara
master or arms, Howard Slanenwhite.
inner guard. Luther S. Cooling: outer
guard. George II. Stetson. FoIlow;ne
the installation refreshments were
served and social hour followed
The Willing Workers" at North
Monmouth met Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. George Lindsay for Rad
Cross work. This society meets e1.ar,.
week and is doing great work for tho
,ocal branch The vice president, Mrs.
r. r. Walker has received a lot Of
yarn which she viii distribute a, tho
next meeting. The society has -
competent corps of officers with nr.
Mabel Farnham. president: Mrs
walker. vice president; Mrs. Charles
Moody. secretary; Mrs. NovilIa Ricb
ardson, treasurer
At the Methodist church s,,,,a
morning Jan. p. the pastor Rev. G.
l.. Banshart will take for his suh.
sect. The worth of man" His d,,t,.
TO God, the family. the church and ,ha
nation ''ie
The Monmouth branch of the Neu,
England MIX Producers association
VIII mold It's annual meeting Sa4urd,,
afternoon AZ O'CLOCK
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TAKE MORSE NOBLEMAN
GUILTY OF FORGERY

Boston. Jan. 23.-liarry Is. Brandon,
VIII" attracted attention here 2 few
Years ago by posing as q Norwegian
noblelnan, pleaded guilty today to a
charge of Forgery. a similar pea was
entered By Nils \. Green, who is al
legged to have worked with MN. and
who was indicted for passing worth
less checks. The police claim the two
secured between $4,000 and 100000 by
their operations in this city. They will
be sentenced later.
Brandon had been employed recent
L. as a detective and while acting as a
bank clerk is said to have worked out
a plan OF drawing checks against IN
active accounts