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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
CITY NEWS.

A. Bindel received word today OF
the death Of his grandson, Ralph Nc
Cutchen. He died of pneumonia In
Camp Taylor, Louisville, Kentucky.
where he was head cook.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
SUGAR Creek Ladies Aid.

The Ladies Aid society Of the SUI
gar Creek Christian church will be en-
tertained on Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Harry Wyatt at her home on
the Johnson street road.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07

gram rather as request than a com.
mand and told nurses who were tax
ing care of patients who are danger
ously i'll not to try to &C. Several
of the nurses who applied for infor-
nation arc at present taking care OF
invalids, but it is felt that other ar
rangements can be made SO that the
nurses can be taken off the local
cases and sent to Des Moines.
DR.. Frank B. Dorsey, chief Of the
staff at the Graham hospital, pledged
his cooperation in the matter when
he said that he would do all in his
power to release the mi ses from
duty to respond to the call from
Camp Dodge. He said that he was
anxious to help out in every way
possible.
Ready for Instant Service.
Mr.. Rovane told the nurses. who
made Inquiries about the Des Moines
call, that he did not know the re-
quirements of the situation or the
details. He ordered the nurses en-
gagged on the milder cases to hold
themselves in readiness to go to Des
Moines at any minute.
c.. f. Mcfarland, head of the Keo-
kuk Red Cross chapter, telegraphed
Des Moines this morning. asking that
further information be given relative
to the call for nurses and requesting
that means of transportation be for
warded.
The answer to this telegram came
early this afternoon.
ST. Joseph's Responds to Call.
In the meantime, the Chicago Red
Cross had telegraphed to st. Joseph's
hospital asking how many nurses
they could furnish, this being aside
from the Geographic correspondence
with the Keokuk Red Cross from
Fort Des MoiEes.
The sister superior at once an
swered that they had three nurses
available, and later telegram in
structed them to report at Camp
Dodge, and they started Immediately
for their new duty.
This hegira of nurses will not les
sen the efficiency of the hospital here
in the least. There are enough nurses
left of other classes than those taken
away to care for all the sick coming
to Keokuk hospitals from keokuk
and the surrounding country.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
FOR SALE.

FARM FOR SALE-Well improved
farm of $50 acres. located between
Luray and Wyaconda, in Clark coun-
~, Missouri; owned by estate of
Thomas E. Ochiltree, deceased. In
ouire OF C. w. Mcclure, No. 600 N.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
LOST.
MlSCELLANE OUS.

GOVERNMENT NEEDS $4,000 wom-
en- clerks. Keokuk examinations
in October. Salary $1,000; expert
ence unnecessary. Women desiring
government positions, write for free
particulars, j. c. Leonard, former
civil service examiner, 1876 Kenois
Bldg, Washing ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
TELEPHONE FIRE
SERVICE AGAIN
Operator Maintained She Could Not
Get Fire Stations While Men
Were All at Their
Posts.
WAS CALL TO SAVE LIFE
Waterman Who Was Marine at Vera
Cruz Finds Himself Helpless at
the Cooper Shop Sunday
Afternoon.

The reliance Of Keokuk on the
telephone system for transmitting
fire alarms was again found to be
fatally defective Sunday afternoon.
F. P. Spring, Waterman at the
cooper shop, was marine at the
doings at Vera Cruz and was spe-
cially efficient in assisting the Cole
party in their automobile wreck.
But he could not get the fire de-
partment, and gave it UP in disgust
after trying for long time. 1t was
around 500 o'clock,
81 cant get them" came in re-
iterated singsong from central.
Listen, operator, this is case OF
life and death. Can't you turn in a
fire alarm?" implored Spring into
the receiver
"I can't get Them" said the sweet
voice at central.
Firemen Were All Right
There is an abundance OF proof
that several firemen were in the
sixth street station, the headquar-
tiers Of Fire Chief Anderson. at that
time. and for that matter, all after
noon and all the time.
When the telephone rings, or
fire alarm comes in. drop falls and
keeps the telephone bell ringing I'M
til some fireman stops it. 1t can be
heard for block in all directions.
It did not ring yesterday after
noon while Spring was frantically
trying to get help for the five per
sons in the car that rolled down a
forty-five-foot embankment.
If the cooper shop had been afire,
possibly it would have burned up
while the sweet tones OF the tele-
phone girl were saying over and
over:
81 can't get them"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07

FOR SALE-3 good milk COWS. Jersey
and part Jersey. Joseph H. Reed.
Montrose, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07

FOR SALE-One good used piano, q
bargain used organs in good con-
dition. from $500 to $500 Duncan.
Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07

the Classified Column.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07

FOR RENT-300 N. Fifth, four room
cottage; all modern conveniences;
$40 Mrs Martin, PA Concert
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

Tenth street. Keokuk, Iowa. or o. 8.
Callahan, Kahoka, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07

FOR RENT OR SALE Reasonable,
No. 1923 North Fourth street, Ia
room, strictly modern house; fur
mace, gas, electricity, water; ar
ranged to sublet two modern apart
ments with private bath If desired.
Phone 1853
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07
WANTED.

WANTED-A representative expert
enced in both saleswork and In pub
lie school work, to travel for Des
Moines college; prefer one who re-
sides in southeastern part Of the
state. Salary and expenses. Write
at once. J. E. Bell, field manager,
Des Moines college, Des Moines, Ia
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-07

FOR RENT-House 40 N. Ninth !;
gas and bath; seven rooms. Phone
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
SPAIN CONTINUES TO
REMAIN WAR PUZZLE
Iberian Kingdoms Entrance Into
Conflict Would Be Eventful.

London.-Spain's entrance into the
war against Germany would have
several important and far-reaching
effects. in the opinion of high ON
cial at the American Embassy in
London.
He outlined some OF tlsem for the
Newspaper Enterprise Association
today as followsi
/. Spanish ports would no longer
be a refuge for U-boats that find
themselves in danger from allied
warcraft.
2. The shores of Spain would af-
ford new, valuable bases for allied
operations against the U-boats.
3. The German mark would take
a new drop.
4. The allied blockade Of Ger
many would be frightened.
5. German agents and propa ga nd
lists would be deprived OF one more
field for their pernicioUs work.
6. The action OF Spain (and this
the official regarded as especially
importantly would be likely to he
reflected in certain South American
countries, to the immense advant-
age of the allies. Argentina would
be particularly affected. as it has al
ready severed diplomatic relations
with Germany as a result OF the
LuXburg exposures.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
COLVER TALKS
ON 81 PROFIT
Trade Board Head Tells
Forum Profits Tax
MeansNaught.

The per cent profit business claim
ed by the packers of the country does
not mean anything. according TO the
statement Of the Hon. W. B. Coiver.
chairman of the Federal Trade Com
mission yesterday at the Round Table
Forum luncheon at the Eobitt Hotel
It 12:30 o'clock The profit Whicn
! per cent on the dollar represents
Is measured by how often the dollar
Is invested" said Mr.. Colyer. IF
the dollar is invested every two weeks
the profit is Is per cent Of profit a
year on the dollar"
Mr.. Colver made this statement in
answer to the question by Carl Beck.
May serape ThrosGh Winter.
In answer to the question. Are the
packers making enormous pronts ="
Mr.. Colver said that he thought they
would be able to scrape through the
Writer. Representatives Of the pack
ing interests present at the meeting.
Thomas Creizh. OF the Cudahy Pack
ing Company. and J. J. Deadly, OF the
Armour Company. did not ask any
questions or take any part in the dis
cussion.
Mr.. Colvsr defended the commits
sion against the accusation that il
had welded powers which II did not
possess.
Among those who questioned Mr..
Colyer at yesterdays meeting were!
Senator John B. Kendrick. of Wyo-
ming; former Senator Victor Muir
dock, Arthur Holder and Senator
George W. Norris.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
A Letter to Arthur Brisbane
From the President of The Herald
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

stay shall be glad indeed cooperate with you in
help and mine at the same time but
if thinking by any chance of selling your morning
Herald shall be glad have lowest price on 1t
for my information sincerely,
(Sgned) ARTHUR BRISBANE
The your editorial in the Times OF the 18th
batm follows:
- The MANAGES AND EDITS THE WASHINGTON HERALD
WITH A BRILLIANCY AND SUCCESS PUNCTUATED DUR
ING THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF BY UNSUCCESSFUL
EFFORTS TO SELL THE PAPER TO ME-"
One the other of US is telling the truth
J. "MR. BRAINARD'S WASHINGTON HERALD EXPRESSES
INTEREST IN THE OWNERSHIP OF THE WASHINGTON
TIMES AND WANTS TO KNOW IF 1T is OWNED BY THE
BREWERS"
The Washington Herald has expressed the slightest inter-
the ownership OF the Washington Times The statement
recently made the Alien Property Custodian that welknown
Washington had been bought by the brewers and The
Washington Herald called the Alien Property Custodian
give the of the newspaper.
Again repeat the other of us is telling the truth
A. "IF HAVE ANY FURTHER REPLY TO MAKE TO Mr..
BRAINARD, WILL, MAKE 1T TO MR. MORGAN, WHO OWNS
Mr. BRAINARD, OR TO Mr.. H. P. DAWSON, WHO MAN
AGES MR. MORGAN"
To sincere because believe him be public
spirited citizen have the slightest possible with
Morgan having him three in all life
CLINTON T. BRAINARD
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
NEW BATTLE RACES
ON HINDENBURG LINE
AS BRITISH ADVANCE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

S~s'AA-'S NO1l aoH NA"n
st. Aihiel victory with practically the
same forces with which we entered the
battle, the Germans are now plainly
anxious regarding the intentions Of
our big army in the weeks that re-
main before winter weather makes
fighting dificult.
All along the line from Verdun to
Switzerland where Americans have
been previously reported. enemy pa
trolls are active, seeking to identify
our units and to learn where our
most experienced divisions are.
The German observation planes in
Alsace evidently have been reinforc-
ed and they are active over our lines.
A large concentration OF German, and
some Austrian troops has been made
by the enemy around the Briey coal
basin.
Defense work is going on all along
the Hindenburg line. The latest cap
tured order, signed by Ludendorff,
urges that the German troops be
made to understand the great i'm
portance OF digging in, despite their
natural aversion to that kind of war
fare.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20

from Col. Peshitch. assistant chief of
stan of the Serbian army. is as fol-
lows:
I'm spite OF the formidable diff
culties of ground in the high noun
tains north of Sokol-Dobre Polie-
Vetronik-KoZhuh ranges, our troops
are overcoming the obstacles and
pursue, day and night the enemy,
who Is now completely beaten.
Having made our advance at some
places more than twelve miles deep,
we have taken the villages of Topo-
letz, Kuchkov, Kamen, Polchiste,
Boshisto, Melnitza. Vitolishte and
Razim-Bey. Several fresh Bulgarian
regiments sent from other sectors as
reinforcements have been beaten and
forced to retreat.
I'm their flight the Bulgarians are
setting fire TO depots and villages. We
have taken numerous prisoners, guns
and great quantities of war material
which have not been accounted for in
consequence Of our rapid advance"
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
Your Bonfire Will Betray You

Beware of building bonfies nowadays. They will beray
paper famine confronts and bonfire therefore
act of treason. Waste paper, you ay2 The is:
salyagel"
Waste paper today worth good money Waste paper can
be turned into thrift stamps. Your patriotism therefore ques
toned if you indulge in bonhres Your smoke and flame will
speak louder than your words. Protest your loyalty if you
choose but we'll fail to believe while your sparks fly upward IT,
the face Of facts you persist destruction
valuable material do blame if doubt you and act
accordingly Treason consists giving aid comfort to the
enemy Every bonfire is Kaiser aid You sign your own
decree when you apply the match In time of war; we are
often forced to make short shifts Do obge to make
bonfire legal act of treason.
Conserve your paper! Do not burn It'll
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
UNITED DRIVE
CHIEFS SPEAK
Newspaper Men Hear Plans
for the Care of
Troops.

Headliners of the United War Work
Campaign, which is to raise 317o.5oo. :
900 to provide care and comforts for
our fighting men and those of our al
lies, between November II and 10. out
lined their plans for the first time to
nearly 800 newspaper correspondents
at the National Press Club in this
city, last night.
Heading the leaders was: DR.. John
r. Mott. of New York City. chief ex-
ecutive OF the International Y. M.
c. A. who has been chosen director
of the united drive. With him was
George w. Perkins. chairman of the
united finance committee. who rep
resented the Y. NJ. c. A. Mrs. Jo-
sephus Daniels, representing the Y,
w. C. A, Commander Evangeline
Booth, of the Salvation Army OF
America were other speakers. John
G. Agar, of the National Catholic
War Council, outlined its part of the
work. The Jewish Welfare Board,
the War Camp Community Service,
American Library Association and
Knights of Columbus are also in the
united drive.
Wilson Given Credit.
The idea of the United Drive was
characterized by all the speek kers a.
the greatest step Of the war for the
preservation of the morale of oul
Army and Navy and OF those Of the
Allies. ALI the speakers gave Presi'
dent Wilson credit for suggesting
the combined campaign. within
twelve hours after we received tho
Presidents suggestion" said DR.
Mott in introducing the speakers
every one of the seven organiza'
tions concerned had responded cor.
daily and Joined in the plan"
Mr.. Perkins. who spoke from tn,
financial end. said that every cent
of the s17o.5o0. 900 was needed fol
the hundreds OF things the several
united organizations were doing tc
provide recreation and thus con.
serve the nerve force of the sighting
men. He spoke OF providing games,
songs. pictures, material for letter
writing. theatrical performances
baseball. chocolate, tobacco and
other things that the soldiers crave
Mr.. Agar. for the Catholic Wai
Council. said his organization SUBJ
scribed heartily to the united effort
and pledged the united support OF
the Catholics Of the country TO the
drive.
Commander Booth brought out
much applause as she spoke OF the
heroic work the men and women OF
the Salvation Army were doing with.
in range of the guns.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels said that the
Y. W. c. A. represented the home
that 1t represented the mother: that
it represented the flag, which was
nothing less than home and mother
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
OIL MEN COMMEND
WILSON PEACE REPLY
N. P. A. Representatives Send Pres
ident Message of APPROVAL

In a message to President Wilson
sent last night through II. L. Requa,
oil director of the United States Fuel
Administration, the National Petro-
leum Association at the Hotel Tray
more strongly commended the mes
sage OF the President to Austria and
demanded war until unconditional
surrender
The annual meeting which was at
tended by A. c. Backford, chairman
of the Standard Oil Company, of New
Jersey ad chairman of the National
War Service Commission and repre-
sentatlves OF all the greater oil pro-
ducing companies. was turned into
patriotic celebration.
The message to Director Requa,
upholding the President, signed by
former Judge C. D. Chamberlin. gem
eral counsel, is as follows:
1--WE regret your inability to be
with, and counsel, US. Please convey
with our deepest respect to the presI-
dent our hearty applause CT his
splendid reply to Aurtria's jockeying
peace proposals and our eornest as
surance that our industry will lend
nts fullest and most willing support
to prosecuting the war to uncondi-
tional surrender"
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
Gen. Foeh and the Bible.

The great Gen. Foch, in a letter
10 DR.. George William Carter. gem
srsl secretary Of the New York
Bible Society, expresses apprecia-
lion OF the Testaments sent to
soldiers by saying that "the Bible
Is certainly the best preparation
that you can give to an American
soldier about going into battle to
sustain his magnificent ideal and
mis- faith" The society has given
nearly 25O,O00 copies OF the Scrip
tures to our soldiers and sailors
Boston Transcript
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
Italy Intends to Make
Small Coins Of Nickel

A new italian plan for coin, OF
lesser value, such as S, 10. and 20
ctntimes q, 2 and cents) has
received the endorsement OF the gov
eminent and coins will soon appear.
They will be stamped out of metal
mixture with basis Of nickel. They
Will be better looking, easier and more
convenient to carry and 10 handle
than the present copper coins.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
YANKS RACE ANZACS
TO TAKE HUN GUNS

Paris. - Here's some internally
rivalry: An American detachment,
coming back from the Somme,
brought along four German guns
captured in the melee. Australian
troops offered congratulations, tenn
pered with envy. A few minutes
later an Australian battery clat-
tered up drawing its own guns,
with a complete outfit of German
horses. and their own horses draw
ing captured German guns in the
rear. Americans and Anzacs called
it a draw.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
QUEEN URGES WAR.
Marie of Rumania Seeks Renewal
of Fight Against Germany.

London. Sept. 1s.-The Official
German government organ. the
Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeit-
ung, is quoted by the Amster-
dam correspondent of the Daily
Express as saying that a furi-
Gus agitation is under way in
Rumania, headed by Queen
Marie, for .re-declaration OF
war on Germany.
This agitation is accounted
for by the correspondent as the
reason for the hurried visit to
Bucharest by DR.. Solf, the Ger
man Colonial Minister. Field
Marshal Mackensen also Is said
to have been ordered to Rou-
mania.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
Londoners Demanding
$3.50 Standard Suits

London-''where are the s13 20 stand
ard suits for men, the London pa
pers are demanding. These standard
suits were announced long ago, but
nobody has seen one yet. More ur-
gent war work. il the governments
snswsr. When they arrive the stand
ard suits will be in two dozen varie-
les Of grays and browns.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
MINER TO GENERAL
SINCE WAR BEGAN

. London.-Godfrey Jones. a Welsh
miner, was 80 when the war broke
out. He Joined up. The other day
he went back home to visit the
boys. They gave him a gold watch
because he's Brig. Gen. Godfrey
Jones, D. s. o., now. The jump is
a record in the British army.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20

old, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Broadly 6.
thompson. died last night at the
Aiexandria Hospital from injuries
sustained by being struck by an au-
tomobile while in Fairrss County,
several days ago. The body was
shipped today TO Chapel IIill, y. C.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
PLANE CARRIES NINE
ACROSS THE CHANNEL

London. - A large British air
plane has just crossed the channel
with nine passengers from France.
The trip was made on a windy day
in 25 minutes. The passengers said
they enjoyed it, and felt as safe
as in a railway coach.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
BULGAR ARMY FLEES
BEFORE THE SERBS
Serbian Official Report Tell, of
Macedonian Victory.

Complete rout OF the Bulgarian
forces in the Macedonian theater OF
operations was announced Yesterday
in an official communique from Sal
onika, made public here at Serbian
headquarters.
In many instances the Bulgarians
are retreating in panic and great
quantities OF ammunition and mate
rials have fallen into the hands of
the Serbs. The communique. which is
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
SOUTHERN RAILROAD SYSTEM
SCHEDULE CHANGES.

Effective Saturday, Sept. 81, train
No. 21 leaving Washington 1858 p.
m. for Harrisonburg, will be operat-
ed daily. except Sunday. Train No.
%, heretofore Saturday only, 2:4b
.. M, will be discontinued.
The Washington herald., 1918-09-20
DRAFT FIGURES ARE
EXCEEDED IN THREE
STATES, CROWDER SAYS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
A or who would be in that class.
except for occupational Difference,
between the ages OF IS and As, must
hrst be indUcted into the service
before consideration will be given
to their appointment as officers.
Abolish Old Boards.
In order to properly handle the
problem Of according adequate con-
sideration to applications under the
new regulations. the War Depart
ment has created a commissioned
pensorneI branch of the general
Stan. which will hereafter be re-
sponsible for the appointment, pro-
motion, transfer and assignment of
the commissioned personel of all
branches OF the army. Under this
order t present personel branches
" the various stan corps and depart
ments are abolished and their du-
ties merged with the new organiza-
ion.
The department also stated that
applications for admission to the
Central Oficers' Training Schools,
throughout the country. may now
be filled. The age limits for regis
tration are from IS to less than As
years at the date OF registration.
Candidates will be selected with n
view of securing a fair proportion
from the following general classes:
l. The army at large. 2. Civilians
in Glass One. Group A: 3. Civilians
Of the deferred classincations o
other than occupational grounds.
. Must Take Chances.
Candidates from Glass One A will
be inductsd into the service upon en-
trance to the schools and failing to
15t1tn commissions will be required
- remain in the service for the dua-
ron OF the war. Civilians in the de-
erred Classifications will also be In
'ucted into the service but il they
should fail to secure commissions,
-fney will be given the option OF a
scharge from the service and a re-
arsion to their original classifica-
e ons under the SeleCtive Servic RSg-
ations.
Gen. Crowder also made public yes
terday some interesting 'ommcnts
upon the operation and results OF the
work or fight regulation. He stat
ed as a conservative estimate that
10000 registrants have changed over
from nom productive to productive
occupations since the order was pro-
nulgated.
Gen. Crowder said that in the cities
Of New York. Boston. Chicago. Cleye-
land, Columbus. New Orleans, St.
Louis and San Francisco, up to Au-
gust l, approximately 1000 men had
sought employment as a direct result
Of the work or fight order and that
IS per cent Of the applicants had been
provided with work. The Shipping
Board reported an average increase
OF at least % per cent in applica-
tions for employment since the reg
ulations went into effect.