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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
low, Man DclIrious.

limited Press Leased wire service!
CHICAGO. Oct. Forrest Slick, OF
Charles City, Iowa, a salesman Ill
With influenza in a hospital here, Is
now suffering with a broken foot. De
i;rious. he jumped from the fourth
floor OF the building to the second
and then to the ground. He was found
In . garage today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
TO LEAVE BELGIUM.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.l
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-state de-
partment advices this afternoon In
dictated that Germany is preparing
to evacuate the Belgian submarine
bases and perhaps to make more
extensive evacuation Of Belgium gen.
orally.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
BOND TOTAL
81 SO, 3 S 0
keokuk Still Short About 100000
Which Should be Made in
the Next Few
Days.

The total sales of bonds on the
fourth Liberty loan as shown by Chair
man j. o. Boyd's figures at noon to-
day showed the city still about $780,
900 short of the quota.
Almost $4,000 has come into the
city from out of town and has not
been assigned to any one ward and
the Rock Island railroad has reported
s3.o5O, which has not as yet been dis
trfbuted among the various wards.
The amount each ward subscribed
49, +oh1a ho10py.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
PERSONALS

DR.. H. T. Watson, OF Laguma,
N. NJ, is visiting his mother, Mrs.
II. B. Watson.
Mrs. Lewis Gernhardt, of San
Francisco, is visiting at the home OF
Mrs. John Kunzmann, of liz Or
leans avenue.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR SALE-A house OF five rooms,
hall and pantry. electric lights. fur.
mace and water in the house, good
barn, auto garage and all kinds Of
fruit, with three lots. This property
is located in Hamilton, III. The price
is right See r. H. Bowen, Hamilton,
III.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR SALE-200 acres with mod
ern, up-to-date ten room house with
furnace, gas, water, and electric
lights, with farm for twelve head Of
horses, hay barns, corn cribs, silo.
This place Is six miles from Keokuk
and the price Is right and terms can
be made. See r. II. Bowen, Hamil-
ton, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
y. AporeoIates His Friends.

What was worth the work OF be-
ing an unsuccessful candidate is the
manner in which keokuk 'eopi'
treated me and my candidacy
when Secretary Doyle OF the
civil service commission and his as
sistant were here investigating can
didates on the ground, what they
were told about me and my SUIT
ability for postmaster of Keokuk
might well turn mans head. 1t did
NOT make me conceited, but frank.
" glory in the warm feeling toward
me demonstrated by nearly al tne
prominent men in Keokuk-the re-
gard they showed for me is worth a
dozen offices, and would rather
have the high regard and warm
friendship of the people of my own
town than to be senator from iowa
without it. 49,.
1.-THE unfortunate thing IS, tnat
there was no second money hung up
in that horse race.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
A Brilliant Dinner Dance.


Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Matless en-
tertained company of young people
last evening at beautifully appoint
ed dinner-dance at their home. 302
Fulton street, in. honor Of their son
Leonard ingalls, Mauess. who will
leave soon to enter the ambulance
service of the Red Cross.
Covers were laid for sixteen at one
long table, which was decorated in
the national colors. Small flags on
standards and baskets Of red, white
and blue asters were used with
charming effect A six course dinner
was served.
A program Of toasts was given with
Sidney COLLISION as POSTMASTER.
Billy Kellogg at the close Of his
speech presented the guest of honor
with badge especially designed for
a club which the boys have had, of
which Leonard was president. The
speech of response and of accepta nee
of the badge was very cleverly made.
The remainder Of the evening was
spent in dancing.
Many Parties for Young Patriot
A dance will be given this evening
In the Tiffany room Of the Hotel Iowa
in honor Of Leonard Matless. A sup
per at the home Of Miss Dorothy
Stanbro will follow the dance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
Barr says All Was Fair.

"Only one man could win that
examination and the postmaster
ship" said DR.. G. Walter Barr today
after the receipt of the above dis
patch, "and It Is Elder, it seems. At
any rate, 1 am glad l went after the
place, which was especially attrac-
tive to me just now for family rea-
sons, as my mother needs my care
in Keokuk. -
no complaint can be made ON that
score that can see, Certainly, there
was no politics in It, and Mr.. Elder
gets the place in spite OF politics, IN
stead of on account Of politics. as
every informed person here must
know. 1t was a straight determine
Ftion of the record OF each candidate
as an executive and his ability to
handle men, and in executive expert
ence | was marked below Elder. 1t
seems, which Is no, great surprise
to me. / knew from the beginning
that the race was between US two.
Every Candidate Was Honorable.
1T is very gratifying that IN the
contest for the place. no candidate
did anything Objectionable to any
other candidate.
"Elder's actions have been beyond
criticism toward me and every other
candidate, from the beginning to the
end. and he must have full credit
for being a very honorable. thorough
bred gentleman throughout the long
period between the creation OF the
vacancy and the appointment OF
successor to the lamented e. +. NC
Manus. 'fs@ :,
"The same can be said OF all the
candidates in the race, for that mat-
ter. and no enmities between canol-
dates are possible under the state
of facts with which / am very IA
miliar, for 1 kept close tab on inc
situation all the time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
III. 1rax.l Club In Norway.

The Travel Club In Norway.
The Travel club will meet Saturday
afternoon with Mrs. John H. Cole.
Mrs. Thomas J. McGrath will be the
leader and the subject will be the
geography Of Norway. The club will
Journey from Christiana to Bergen.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

WANTED-Wash lady, white pre-
ferred Enquire 1903 Main or phone
Black 1887.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
LOST.

LOST-Bunch of keys. Return to Ed
DeYong and receive reward,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

WANTED-To rent. Remington or
Monarch typewriter. Phone B-626.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

be1ule
nd Of III
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n and 81
ateletl |
rem enGI
Il. QueaY
and conf
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becomes
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Six room house, gas and
water, 618 North Thirteenth, $40;
6 room house, 1900 Orleans. water,
newly papered and painted. $500.
Phone 245.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR SALE-One good used plano,
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, 1918-10-02

FOR RENT-Six room house, gas.
bath, cheaply heated. 925 Bank.
Phone Red SCI.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR RENT-Two nice light rooms
partly furnished, for light house
keeping; electric lights and water;
suitable for two; desirable. Phone X
1909.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR RENT-Seven room house,
steam heat, electric light, gas, gar
den, in fine neighobrhood, and on car
line. SIG North Thirteenth street.
Apply to G. A. Hassan, 201 Main St
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR RENT room modern house.
Enquire Of Mrs. Thos. McManus.
Phone Black 1858.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. 227 South
First street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

Another committee Of Keokllk men
will go to Centerville tomorrow on a
similar mission to that city.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
COLUMN
WANTED.

wANTED-A maid. 223 Morgan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR RENT-A modern room, close
in. Call phone 70.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR SALE-One horse, cheap. L.
Hardesty, Alb South Second street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR SALE-59 acres 21a miles east
of Ewing, Mo-, good house and out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Hound; skunk. mink
coon, opossum; guaranteed to be a
No. 1 tree, dog; sent out on ten days
trial. Alfred Hohl, Donnellson, Iowa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR RENT-Fiye room cottage, 1879
Exchange Enquire 1907 Exchange.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

FOR SALB-Buick Little Six, almost
new. VIII sell at bargain, or
trade for lighter car. Address
Buick" care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-10-02

1.-Horse.I
|ses IN ID
prs crowd
e called d
p with Id
pts Of I'd
|respond!J|
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
BRITISH EXHIBIT
WAR RELICS HERE
Will be Shown Beginning
Monday if Influenza
Ban is Lifted.

On Monday next, II nothing un-
forseen happens to prevent the ban
on public meetings from lifting, the
exhibition of war relics sent over to
this country by the British govern
ment will be opened at 226 s Mich
igan st. The relics are duplicates
Of those shown In the British section
of the great war exposition which
was held a few weeks ago at Grant
Park, Chicago.
A torpedo captured from a Ger
man submarine and similar 10 that
which sank the Lusitania, is a relic
which should arouse the deepest in
terest. There is no camoufiage
tually touch the mud Of Flanders on
the German machine guns and see
the blood stains on the overcoats,
Wreckage from the first Zeppelin
brought down in England, steel he'll
NETS pierced by bullet holes, cap
tured rifles, airbombs. shells and a
hundred other relics, not excluding
even a sample OF German war
bread together with a gallery Of
enlarged photographs taken at the
front. make up an exhibit which no
one should miss seeing for its edu-
cational value alone. 1t has been
arranged with the Chamber OF
/ Commerce that the proceeds shall
be devoted to the war chest fund.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
Wilson Refers Turkish Appeal to Allies
international News Service

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. Oct 31.-Prest
Wilson has referred the appeal from
the Turkish government, asking him
10 use his influence with the entente
allies to secure an Immediate arm
istice and peace negotiations, to the
various powers now at war with
Turkey.
He so announced in a reply to the
Turkish note OF oct. il, which was
made public from the state depart
ment shortly after Il o'clock today.
Original Note Dated Oct. II.
The original Turkish note was de-
livered to the state department
through the Spanish ambassador.
Juan Riano, on Oct Il. II was
signed by the charge d'affaires Of
Turkey at Madrid and delivered by
him 20 the Spanish foreign Office
on Oct. u. In general it was du-
plicate Of the notes of Germany and
Austria on the same subject. II aC-
cepted as q basis for negotiation the
program laid down by the president
in his message TO congress- of Jan.
). and IN his subsequent declara-
tions, especially the speech OF Sept
.27.
Text of Reply.
The text OF the reply as sent for
ward TO Constantinople was as fol-
lows:
From the secretary of state
to the ambassador Of Spain:
Department Of State, Wash
ington. Oct. 81, 1918.
"ExCellency:
II did not fail to lay before
the president the note which
you addressed 90 him on the
18th instant. and handed TO me
on that date
Acting under the instruc-
tfons OF your government. you
enclosed with the note the text
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31

Washington not
Surprised at News
of Turk Collapse
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international News Service
WASHINGTON. Oct. 31.-State
department officials, while they were
without confirmation of the report
that an armistice has been effected
with Turkey, showed no surprise
when the London dispatch was call
ed to their attention.
UnOfficially II was admitted that
indications at the state department
have been that negotiations have
been passing directly between the
Ottoman government and the allies
ever since the former requested
Pres't Wilson to use his good offices
to bring about an armistice.
The United States and Turkey are
not at war with each other, IT was
pointed out, and these negotiations
could be carried without the United
States being fully cognizant with
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31

cruisers Breslau and Goeben when
they were trapped in the Mediter-
ranean and fed to the DardaneIles
They were turned over TO the Turk
ish government after a pretended
seizure and Turkish names were Civ
en- to them.
One Of the chief agents OF Ger
many in Turkey was Enver Pasha.
minister Of war at Constantinople.
when the war began. He was one Of
the influential Turks and is sup
posed to have received large sums
of money from Berlin TO carry on
his intrigues.
Sent Troops and Guns
Berlin sent a large number OF
troops into Turkey as well as many
cannon and much ammunition and
number OF financial loans were
made.
Germany insisted that the Turks
make their greatest effort against
Egypt and cut the Suez canal and
two expeditions were organized but
both were absolute failures. German
troops were prOmiscuous IN the
Turkish armies during both cam
paigns.
During the course OF the conflict
the Arab tribesmen revolted and
have since been aiding the allies
Their freedom will be recognized.
The collapse Of Turkey puts an
end forever to Germany's vast dream
Of mittel Europa and a Hamburg
TO Bagdad commercial route
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31

Of a communication received by
the minister for foreign affairs
OF Spain, from the charge
d'affaires Of Turkey at Madrid
on Oct. II. I'm which the good
offices Of tie government OF
Spain were sought 10 bring 20
the attention of the president
the request Of the imperial
Ottoman government that he
take upon himself the task OF
the re-estabushment OF peace,
and that he notify all bcIIiger-
ent states Of the request. and in
vite them TO delegate plcnipo-
tentiarics TO initiate negOtia-
tiOns. the imperial Ottoman gov
crnment accepting as a basis for
the negotiation the program
laid down by the president in
his message to congress Of Jan.
3, 1918. and I'm his subsequent
declarations. especially his
speech OF sept. -. IL il further
requested by the imperial otto
man government that steps be
taken for the immediate con-
cIuzion Of "a general armistice.
On land. on sen and in the air.
"By direction Of the president
T have the honor TO inform your
eXCellency that the government
of the United States viii bring
the communication Of the Turk
ish charge Gaffaires 70 the
knowledge Of the governments
at war with Turkey.
Accept, excellency, the re-
newed assurance Of my highest
consideration.
(signed)
"ROBERT LANSING,
"His ExceIlency,
"SenOr Don Juan RianO y
Gayangos,
Ambassador OF spain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
TERMS LIKELY
ARE SURRENDER. -

ARE SURRENDER"
The allies terms to Turkey, II is
believed certain, EN- braced uncon-
ditional surrender and demobiliza-
ton.
Turkeys surrender opens up the
Dardanelles for traffic between the
Black sea and the Mediterranean.
Two great British armies, which
have been operating in Palestine and
Mesopotamia are now released for
service and It is probable that they
the invasion Of Austria Hungary un-
less Austria surrenders first
Turkeys doom was sealed when
Bulgaria dropped out OF the war,
severing direct rail communication
between the central empire and
Constsntinople and opening the way
for an attack against Constantinople
from the north.
Germans Welded Influence.
On Aug 4. 1914. a secret treaty OF
alliance was concluded between Ger
many and Turkey but long before
that German influence at CONSTANT
nople had been growing steadily
stronger.
Field Marshal Won Der Goltz was
sent into Turkey to reorganize the
Turkish army and he saw to it that
German influence should permeate
deeply into the ranks
Turkey followed Germany into the
war and gave refuge to the German
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
DRIVE SALIENT To
DEPTH OF Is Mills.

ROME. oct. 21-CnoonD The
advance Of the Italian and British
armies continued throughout Wed
nesday without a check. The Austrian
line has now been pierced 20 "a depth
OF 8 miles at some places
The British have reached the Liv-
enza river at Erancenigo
British and italian cavalry forces
have reached Sac.lle. nearly 4 o miles
southeast OF the former Alstro-
Hungarian base AZ Fitterio.
Oderzo. eight miles east of the
Piave. has been occupied by the Ttal-
ians. All Of the line 0f 0hieCtires as-
signed 20 the various armies were
taken
So swift has been The allied adj
vance that it has been frposslbls
% count thousands ~ prisoners
American troops from Ohio are
driving ahead with the Italians and
British.
Dominate Communications.
The possession cf Monte Cegou
permits the italian artillery 20 don-
mate the communication OF the
Austro- -HunFarians' Piave and Trer-
tino armies
The italian ffth army has e=tah-
lished a fourth bridgehead near the
mouth OF the IPiave river and has
begun an advance in q northeast.
erlv direction.
In the meantime the 10Th army a
moving eastward along the O6erzo~
Porto Guardo railway
IN spite n lack % food and sleeD,
and IN the face of constant hEht~
ing the British and Italians have adj
vanced without any relief The afr
forces have done excellent work
The Sacllle- -Fordonene road is lit-
tered with killed and wounded and
battle debris.
In the Asaro sector the British
have entered Camperovsre ana have
captured the strategic heights
The 10th army has taken 2.ooa
more prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
ADVANCING COLUMNS
OCCUPY -FOUR TOWNS.

our advancing columns have reached
Serravalle. Ursago. Gajabina and
Odorzo." the italian war office am
nounced today.
"Our cavalry has entered Sacille-
"The enemy has been obliged 20
eva acuate Asiago before the advance
or the sixth army
During the rush il has been lm-
possible TO keep count of the thou
sands Of prisoners captured
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
FRENCH DEMAND
STRINGENT TERMS
Would Render German Navy
lmpOtent if ArmiStiCe
is Granted.
international News Service :

International News Service:
PARIS. Oct. 31.-The French
press is unanimous in urging that
a strong policy should be adopted
toward the central powers should
there be an armis:ice.
NJ. BOussenOt, chairman Of the
naval committee of the chamber OF
deputies, writing in the Journal, de-
clared that Germany should give the
following naval guarantees:
Surrender all submarines either
to the entente or to neutrals
Remove all mine fields.
3-Allies should occupy Cuxhaven.
HeliEoland, Pola and Cattaro.
4-German merchant feet should
be used to replace allied shipping
losses.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
SEVEN BIG PAPERS
FOR II CENTS.

Did you know that you could
have The News-Times delivered
to your home every day In the
week including the big Sunday
edition with its comic supplement
for u cents per week? Only in
this paper the Frank II. SimOnds'
Editorials, Revelations Of a Wife
on page seven, Polly and Her
Pals on page 10, and the many
the most widely read paper in
northern Indiana.
Call Bell 21OO. Home 1851
and say Il want News-Times
daily and Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31

and indicated where these German
minds lie
They arc 'prO-war but anti-ad-
ministration." as the president has
put IL. and being 20, they are under
the circumstances, also anti Tally" :"
WHO ARE YOU WITH?
Congressman Barnhart is for the
president, and his allied diplomatic
associates. His opponent. Andrew
J. Hickey, is not.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
ANARCHY IN BUDAPEST.
'ernatI0n1l News Service

International News Service.
COPENHAGEN oct. ST.
Anarchy is growing In Budapest.
Three thousand workmen have
plundered the stores there OF all
arms and munitions. according 20
advices reaching here today. Riots
are taking place hourly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
HINDENBURG RESIGNS BUT
KAISER "REFUSES" HIM
lternatlonsl go service

international News Service
LONDON. Oct 31.-Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg rendered his resig-
nation as chief OF STAFF OF the Ger
man army at a crown council on
Friday. but the kaiser refused 10
accept II, said an Amsterdam dis
patch to the Post today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
KAlSERIN, HAUNTED BY
MEMORIES OF RUSSIA.
INSISTS KAISER QUIT

International News Service:
BERNE, Oct 31.-The German
kaiserin. who Is very III. Is haunted
by the memory of the Russian rev
olution and insists that the kaiser
resign. said a dispatch from a Ger
man source today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
AUSTRIA WILL TRADE
AUTHORITY IN POLAND
FOR FOOD AND COAL
Tnternational News Service

AuAtl ld AitAdA 4NEWH CtAfA+Ns
LONDON, Oct. 3t.-Austria has
consented to surrender civil and
military authority in Poland and
evacuate occupied Polish territory
In return for coal and feed, said 4
Milan dispatch to the Telegraph to-
day. Austria made known her atti-
tHde in this respect-in a note, the
dispatch added.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-31
GENERAL
PLEADS FOR TRUCE:
TURK SURRENDER$


LONDON, Oct. 81. (4:45 p. m.)-The Austro-Hun
garian commando has appealed to Gen. Daz the Italian
Icomrnander-in-chef for an arnistce.
The request referred to the allied council at Versa
les
Reports current In authoritative circles this after
that Austria may follow Turkey out of the at
any hour.
1t is believed an armistice will be signed today.