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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
CENTER
MAY CAVE IN
Retreating German Army In Bad
shape Today with Grave
Disaster in
Siqht,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
Reports from the battle front this
afternoon Indicated that the new Ger
man line on the Somme may be turn
ed from the south before the enemy
can fully establish it.
That the Germans are already taking
UP their positions on the cast bank Of
tho historic river, south Of Peronne,
Is shown In dispatches detailing the
crowded condition of the roads lead
ina across the river were filled with
enemy troops hurryina eastward. The
Germans are also reported to be remov-
ing supplies from Peronne.
Meanwhile the attack launched by
the French today between the Avre
and the Disc Is reported to be pro-
crossing favorabIy at several points,
notably In the Disc valley, where Ribe-
court Is being encreled from the south
east. French pressure In the Ribe-
court region Is northward and the
bending of the German line there will
endanger the whole projected new
Somme line. Noyon, which would
form the southern base of the Somme
deferses, lies In the Disc valley Just
six miles north and east Of Ribecourt.
The Germans to reach their Somme
line must fall back from five to ten
miles. It thus appears to be race be-
tween the French and the Germans all
along the line, with odds favorlng the
former.
The new attack also Is menaclng
Lassieny and Roye. Fall Of the latter
town will result in giving way OF the
whole German center.
From Roye northward to Albert
there apparently Is little fighting. 1t
Is possible that Fooh and Haig may
have reduced their pressure In that
sector purposeIy in order that the Ger
mans will be as far from the Somme
as possible, in the event the southern
end of the Sorme defenses is flank
ed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
TORPEDO
SCARS HEALED
Hospital for Ships Which Have
Escaped From Teuton
Shells With Severe

AN ENGLISH CHANNEL PORT,
July 26.-(By mail.)-War has con-
verted this port into huge ship hos
pital.
1t is the haven of torpedoed, mined
and disabled vessels, and is equipped
with the best ship surgeons" and
nurses in the United Kingdom.
Here ships the Hun has torpedoed
and reported as sunk are given new
lease OF life and sent out again to sea.
1t Is estimated that hundreds Of thou
sands Of tons Of shipping and tens of
millions of dollars worth of cargo are
saved as result Of the work of that
part of the British admiralty known
as the salvage section.
Passing out to sea on one of the
crack salvage boats the United Press
correspondent observed more than a
score of torpedoed transports and
steamers. Most Of them were Brit
ish but sprinkled here and there
were few American and Portuguese
ships.
Some Of them had been torpedoed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

twice. One formerly a German liner,
but taken over by the United States
after war was declared, was tor
pedoed in the same spot on each side.
Another ship had been shot In two,
but both parts were brought in by
salvage boats, and the ship eventually
will be sent to sea again.
Another ship which had huge hole
on one side and fourteen holes made
by splinters when the torpedo struck,
was undergoing repairs.
Two divers were at work alongside
the boat. They signalled for the
lowering of the patch" and 1t was
dropped down to them. A patch" is
a number of wooden beams fastened
together to cover the hole made by
the torpedo. Pumps were set to work
emptying the water-flled hold. When
the ship was able to float she put out
under her own steam to go into dry
dock for permanent repairs.
Before the war six or seven sal
wage jobs at one time was a big task.
Today the salvage section is equipped
to handle from fifty to sixty Jobs at
one time.
One ship in dry dock here, rescued
as it was sinking, is the American
oil tanker o. B. Jennings of Bayonne,
n. J.
In April the Jennings collided with
British tanker. Both were carrying
oil cargoes and the impact from the
collision set the oil afire. Thirty
seven members of the crew of the
British vessel were burned to death.
Two others sought escape by diving
overheard but landed in a flaming oil
covered sea, and were roasted alive
Only one aboard the Jennings was
killed.
For several days the blaze was so
fierce that salvage ships were unable
| to approach either ship. Finally the!
i managed to beach the British ship.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

The smoke for time prevented
approach to the Jennings. When 1t
finally cleared, the heat prevented
approach. Finally destroyers were
brought up and several score of shots
fred into her. Forty holes were made
in the hull, and she sank just far
enough to put out the blaze. The Jen-
nings was then beached, and the re-
mainder Of the oil removed by pumps.
It is estimated the value OF the cargo
removed from the Jennings was TO-
900, 900 dollars. The Jennings has
been repaired, and now is ready for
sea. The British vessel is still sub
merged, but she is expected to be
floated soon. Close to 10000 900 dol
lars worth of cargo is being removed
from her.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
STICE WOMAN
PINCHED AGAIN
Returns to City After Police Warn
Her to Remain Away-Has
Been In #. Madison
for Weeks,

Myrtle Stice, who was run out of
the city severa, weeks ago, was ar
rested here today when she returned,
thereby disregarding instructions not
to come back to Keokuk She was
arrested today by Chief Of Police G.
H. Hennemann in south side house
and was locked in the woman's ward
at the police station.
The Stice woman has been in FIT.
Madison for several weeks, the
police learned. She went there to
work in the Santa Fe shops.
Helen Thon, another woman who
was told to leave the city at the same
time as the Stice woman, Is said to
be living on a farm near Montrose
Police threatened both with arrest If
they ever returned.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Anna Held Is Dead.

United Press Leased Wire Service.]
NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Many peo-
pie of the theatrical world today
paid tribute to the memory OF Anna
Held, when they stood a moment be-
fore her casket. Later the BODY
probably will be taken to st. Fat
rick's cathedral, but all funeral ar
Engagements have not been completed
yet.
Miss Held died last night from
complication of diseases, including
Pneumonia.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
PERSONALS

Ollie M. Slice, of U. s. S. Agamem-
non and Miss Mabel Slice of Gales
burg, Ill, are visiting in the home Mr..
and Mrs. kish, 204 Concert street
Miss G. G. Townsend of Cleveland,
is visiting her father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Townsend.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Vote to Accept Arbitration.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 13.-Four
thousand Cleveland garment workers
who had been on strike three weeks.
today voted to accept arbitration at
the request Of the war department
The workers asked thirty per cent
increase in wages and the establish
ment Of tribunal for the settlement
of disputes between employer and en-
ploye.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

today but price movements were
wider than for the last few days.
United States Steel opened at III,
on 4; Reading 90ss. UP "; Tobacco
PRODUCTS II, up rs; Anaconda 66s,
on "a; Cructble 4SA. unchanged;
Marine preferred 9SA. OFF Is; Bald
win 94b, up u. The market closed
irregular.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Enhancement Announced.

Mrs. Eugene O'NeiI entertained a
company of young women last night
at her home. 1705 Main street, in hon
or of Miss Emma Ewers and of Miss
Helen Dewser of Pueblo, Colorado,
who has been Mrs. O'Neil's guest for
several months and who returns soon
to her home. Five hundred" was
played during the early part Of the
evening after which a supper was
served. The guests were seated at one
long table which was deliberately dec
Grated in flowers ard hearts. The
place cards were In the form of hearts
on the reverse side of which was the
announcement of the engagement of
Miss Emma Ewers to Mr.. Thomas j..
McAndrew. The wedding will take
place in September.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Mrs, Ida Dobbs.

The Rev. w. H. Bacon, pastor OF
the First Christian church conducted
the funeral services of Mrs. Ida Dobbs
held at 5 p M, Monday, in tie home,
30S North Sixteenth street. The pail
bearers were Oliver and William
Dobbs, Frank w. Butcher, William
Blaisdell, John Hitler and Henry
Schouten. Interment was in Oakland
cemetery.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
WEEDS Lieutenant.

Announcement is made Of the mar
rage of Miss Louise Goodrich, form
erly Of Keokuk. to Lieutenant Lyle
Hubbard. August 10, in Omaha, Neb.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Gardner Goodrich. promi-
nent at one time in Keokuk. Lieuten-
ant Hubbard is in the air service Of
the national army.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

GOVERNMENT NEEDS 10000 women
clerks at Washington. Examina-
tons everywhere in August. Expert
ence unnecessary. Women desiring
government positions write for free
particulars to J. G. Leonard CORNER
civil service examiner), 1S6 Kenois
Bldg, Washington, D. c.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Ordered to Russia.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce,l
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 13.-Detach-
ments Of German landsturm garri-
soned in east, Flanders have been
ordered to Russia, according to dis
patches received today from the
frontier.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

The Methodists of the United
States in the past fifteen months have
raised S27 100000 for educational in
situations of their denomination.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Westminster Mission.

The Woman's Missionary society of
The First Westminster Presbyterian
church will meet Friday afternoon at
o'clock at the home of Mrs. q. M.
Majors, CPS Franklin street. Mrs.
James Young will be the leader.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

Stock Market Notes.
TITnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-The stock
market opened with an irregular tone
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
May Break With Germany.

May Break With Germany.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
LONDON. Aug. 1S.-That break
between Spain and Germany is likely
was reported here this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
FUNERAL RECORD
Mrs. Phoebe f. MIIIa

Funeral services for Mrs. Phoebe
r. Mills were held at the home 61O
Grand avenue at 1880 a. m. TODAY.
me Rev. f. c. Edwards, pastor of
trinity Methodist church officiated.
Inc pailpearers were John P. Hornish
". 9. Howell, A. G. Peterson. Henry
+. krueger, A. C. Wustrow and r. Nj
MAJORS. lnterment was in the Oakland
cemetery.
Obituary.
tContributed.]
Fnope Ferman Walcutt was born in
columbus, Ohio, January, 9, 1888, and
dled In Keokuk, Iowa, August 10, 1918,
at the age of s. years, months, and
/ day.
She was united In marriage with
samuel M. Mills, January 8, 1851. To
THIS union We're born eight children,
-FOUR boys and four girls. The surviv-
ing are Frank, of Ottumwa, Iowa; Hi
ram, of Chicago, ILL.,; Samuel M. Jr., OF
San Francisco, Calf; John Walcutt,
or Denver, Colo; and Miss Frances
Haven Mills OF Keoliuk, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills came to Van Bur
en county, Iowa in 1862, but returned
to Ohio in 1860. And in 1865 they again
c ne to Iowa, coming to Keokuk in
lo.2 Ten years later, in 1882, Mr..
Mills died.
Mrs. Mills was the daughter of John
Macy Walcutt. who was head of
prominent family in Columbus, Ohio.
Her family ancestors were Americans
OF longstanding. The male members
had part in all past wars of this ma
tion, some Of them holding offices of
high rank Her immediate family in
cluded several artists. Mrs. Mills was
true to the type. living beautiful pa.
triotic life, which marked evidence OF
refinement and culture. She was a
member Of Trinity Methodist Episco-
pal church, and was interested in all
its affairs. Though having lived be-
yond the allotted three score years
and ten, her faculties of hearing sight
and intellect were all keen.
She leaves to mourn her death, the
five surviving children, five grand
children, and a great number of
friends.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Mission Circle To- Meet.

The Girls Mission circle of the First
Christian church will be entertained
this evening by Mrs. Clifford Bear.
1924 Johnson street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

ences, beautiful full lot, barn. garage
and garden, real home, 1907 Con.
cert street, $500. Also that desir-
able frame, river view location, 500
North Third street (Third and Full
toni, $4,000. Phone Black 1857, Bird.
well Sutlive. and look over these
properties.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED.

WANTED.
WANTED-Men wanted for making
R. r. ties. Best OF prices PAD.
Jasper Reynolds, Eureka, II.
WANTED-Good reliable woman for
general Homework by resident OF
Argyle; good home and good wages.
P. o. Box No. 564.
WANTED - Experienced stenogra-
pher, permanent position. t. R. J.
Ayres & Sons.
WANTED-At once. 10000 dull safety
razor blades TO sharpen at Wood.
bury's, 1104 Main street.
wANTED-To loan monsT On furrl
ture, pianos. live 5toc.;, etc, en-
easy payments. Strict. private.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
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Golden Anniversary Noted.

Iohn e. Mitchell and the Misses
,aitchell entertained company at
Strner today at their home on Plea
Sant avenue in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tanrv 4. Henderson whose hftieth
,asdding anniversary 1t celebrated.
Msny relatives from distance came
= honor the occasion. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tmcretia Taylor) Henderson were
varied in FIT. Madison on Aug. IS,
1888 and have since made their home
n Keokuk, the greater part of the
time at their present residence. IL
phff street. Among those present
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Taylor, Miss
sdeline Taylor and Edgar Taylor of
Keokuk, Mr.. and Mrs. Owen Garrett
am. Mrs. I. l.. Garretson, Mr.. and
Trs Gilbert Garretson, MIR. and Mrs
sumner Garretson, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man Garretson, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
townsend, Miss Mildred Townsend.
Harry Townsend, Herbert Garretson,
Misses Elsie Ada Garretson of Salem,
Mr., and Mrs. Laurence Widdif1eld of
Mt Hamill Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ruk-
eaber and Miss Radella Garretson of
Nj. Pleasant, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w.
Garretson and James Garretson of
Hamilton and Miss Mary Garretson
Of Winnetka, III.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

FOR SALE-Good old violin, cheap II
taken soon. Phone Red 1854.
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
panolno Party ENJOYED.

A company of young people gave a
dance last night on the pavilion at
the Country club in honor of Miss
Cecile La Taste Of Dallas. Texas, and
Miss Lenna Rec Norton of Peoria.
There was dancing from nine to
twelve to the music of Agnes or
chestra The guests from out Of town
were Miss Nina Long of Canton, Miss
Ruth Norton of Muscatine, Jack Gard
ner and Ennis Peterson of Fl. Madi-
son and Jack Weess who is at home
on Through.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

FOR SALE-Cheap If taken at once,
Chickering Grand square piano.
Phone 1916.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
Swedish Mission Meetlnu.

The Foreign Missionary society Of
the Swedish Lutheran church will
meet on Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. John Erickson, 1920 Blondeau
street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
light housekeeping, modern con-
veniences, heat when needed. 214
Concert street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-13

FOR RENT-220 North Ninth, five
room house; water and gas, Phone
Red S75.
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The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-24

were, in accordance with orders, blown up and abandoned by the crews. A further communique will be issued when reports have been re- ceived from the ships which are now returning to their bases.
 "No report of casualties has yet been received"
 In all probability the entrance to the Brugge Canal has been blocked effectively in consequence of the naval raid, Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, announced today in the House of Commons.
 While the operation was in pro- gress, Sir Eris announced, British par ties were landing to distract the enemy. The officer who developed the scheme of attack was killed.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-24
BRITISH MAKE SLIGHT
 ADVANCE ALONG HE
 FRONT NEAR ALBERT
:. pusbed Forward 25O Yards l'a. ;s I Reoion of Aveluy Wood m Iafantry Still Idle, But Heavy Fighting is Ahead.

u;.b the British Armies in France, ,.ril 2s.-The fighting continued nasterday in the region of Aveluy
 .d near Albert. The British ad- r,oced hteir line south of the wood s0me 25o yards along front of 1000 yards, thereby improving l thelr position. Otherwise there was little ah.nge in the situation yesterday or last night. :.
 In touring virtually the whole line from north to south the correspondent everywhere found a feeling of op- tmism Yesterday as the she'll shaken town of Villers-Bretonneux was reached a British military band in camp not far away struck up a smashing American march. It was a small incident, but indicative of the sDirjt of the men. It is by such things as this that the morale of the troops may be judged.
 Despite the infantry inactivity, there has been little easing of the ten sion, for every one realized that hsevy fighting is impending. The ar tllery on both sides has shown con- siderable activity at various points in the last 24 hours, the Germans pay ing especial attention to Ypres, Kem- mel and Nieppe forest, which they shelled with gas projectiles.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-24
STATE BOARD OF EDUCA-
 TION HOLDS SESSION

Little Rock, April 24.-The State Board of Education was in session at the capitol yesterday. All members were present, J. L. Bond presiding, B. w. Torreyson, Sidney Pickens, L. P. Anderson, J. c. Futrall, Jack Bern- hardt and J. w. Kuykendall.
 The board considered the apportion- ment of the state aid of $25,o00 next year. This is strictly for the rural schools, and no community of more than 1000 population can share in it. The fund is designed to aid the rural schools in providing training in agri- culture, home economics, and manual training. The board also considered the apportionment of the Smith Hughes fund of $27,48S.96 which comes to the state next year. This year it received $13,900 from this source.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-24
ID SUBSCRIBERS OF
 THIRD LIBERTY LOAN

We have now received our second order of Liberty Bonds and are pre- pared to deliver all denominations subscribed for through us on cash subscriptions for coupon bonds. Bonds will be delivered as fast as called for by subscribers.
 We have not yet received Register ed Bonds in any denominations.
 A number of subscribers have not called to pay for their subscriptions. It is necessary to give this matter at tention. You have the option of pay ing the full amount of your subscrip- tion now and receive Bond, or you may pay 5 per cent of your subscrip- ton. Before we can forward orders for bonds we should know what to ex- pect from each subscriber, that is, whether it is to a cash subscription or payable in installments.
 BANK OF PRESCOTT.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-04-24
OBJECTION BY WILSON
 KILLS SED|TION BILL
Champions of Measure Abandon It For the Present-Unneces- sary and Unconstitutional, President Declares.

Washington, D. C., April 22.-What promised to be sensational fight in Congress over the proposal to turn disloyalty and espionage cases over to military courtmartial was nipped in the bud today by President Wilson. Champions of the plan abandoned it, for the present at least, when Senator Overman of North Carolina, chair man of the judiciary committee, made public letter from the president de- claring unalterable opposition to the Chamberlain courtmartial bill as both unnecessary and unconstitutional.
 Senator Chamberlain of Oregon, author of the measure, announced late today that in view of the presidents attitude he would not press the bill, and that further hearings on it by the military committee would be post poned indefinitely.
 Before the letter reached Senator Overman, Senator Brandegee of Con- necticut, Republican, had brought the subject before the Senate with reso- lution instructing the judiciary com mittee to give formal opinion upon the legality of the bill, which he de- nounced as unconstitutional and con- taining "heinous" proposals. The Con necticut senator declared his inten- tion of calling up the resolution for a vote tomorrow, and if he does there probably will be lively discussion in spite of the fact that congressional leaders generally consider the Cham berlain bill dead.
 Another feature of the days de- velopments was the publication of a letter from Atty. Gen. Gregory to Representative Gordon of Ohio, re- pudiating the action of former Assist ant Atty. Gen. Chas. Warren of Bos- ton, who drafted the Chamberlain bill and urged it's passage. Mir. Gre gory said Mr. Warren acted without his knowledge, and that if he had known anything about the bill he would not have permitted it to go to Congress from his department. MT. i Warren resigned last week soon after the attorney general heard of his ac- tivities in connection with the pro- posed legislation.
 Witnesses before the Senate mili- tary committee, including representa- tives of various branches of the gov ernment, have urged transfer of trials of spies and disloyalists from the civil to the military courts as the only ef- fective means of dealing with the menace and preventing wave of mob violence.