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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
Conference THIS Morning May Result
in Putting Finances on Cash
Basis, It Was Stated, In An
other Year.
OTHER SUITS ARE FILED
Gilbert c. Mulch Claims Damages Of
$4,000 From conservator
Of Fathers
Estate.

An Injunction suit was filed by w
r Collins yesterday afternoon
against the city Of Keokuk, Mayor
Lotion, Commissioners Hickey and
Hemmy, comprising the city council
nf the city. The suit set out that
tbe council had exceeded the statu.
tory indebtedness Of the city by some
ffty-two thousand dollars; had failed
to file estimates for the fiscal year
thirty days previously. as required
nv law; and had failed to make the
npportionments April as required
nv law. The suit asked for re-
straining order from paying any ac-
count of the city for the fiscal year
beginning April /, 1918.
This morning conference was
held at the city hall between the
council and Major Collins. An agree
ment was proposed, which it is be-
lieyed will put the city on cash
basis by April /, 1915, if followed
out. This suggestion is to not do any
work, but to apply the money out
aide of the general expenses to re-
ducing the outstanding warrants, and
m a years time the city will be
placed on a cash basis. The suit
was brought, it was explained, in
order to bring about REIMBURSEMENT
Of finances if possible and to put the
city on a proper cash basis, and it
it presumed that this will be done.
Other Suits Filed.
A suit for $4,000 damages was
fled yesterday by Gilbert C. Mulch
against C. +. Spence. The defendant
Spence, it was alleged in the petition,
had been named as conservator of
the estate of plaintiffs father, and
plaintiff alleges that he has failed to
properly administer the trust and
asks damages for $4,000 on this
count. On the second count he asks
$4,000 damages, alleging that de-
fendant has made false statements
about him.
James Cameron's Sons ask for
Judgment against James Breheny for
Sl13.21 alleged to be due on some
goods purchased.
Ruth Whitehead is asking for d.
yorce from Harold Whitehead on the
grounds of cruel and inhuman treat
ment.
Buck-Reiner company claims dam
ages from the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific railroad company to the
amount of $575.S8 alleged to have
been caused through loss of beans in
shipment, delays and overcharges on
freight
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05

ence this season Of the Camp Fire
quartette" on the program of the AL.
G. Fields MINISTRIES is accepted by
, the audience as a rare treat. With
such an array Of distinguished sing
ers as he has in his company this
season, the dean Of minstrelsy was
able to organize quartette which
he knew in advance would be of the
kind to captivate the public. Those
he chose are Charles Reinhart, w.
r. Church, Jack Richards and Harry
Frillman, all vocalists Of national dis
tinction. The medley Of songs they
give is one of the cleverest the stage
has seen for many day. In addi-
ton they render several complete
selections which arouse the audi
ences to the highest pitch of enthusi-
asm. Altogether, this turn is one Of
the most successful contributions AL.
G. Field has made to the popularity
of minstrelsy for sometime. The AL.
G. Field MINISTRIES will be at the
Grand theater on Tuesday evening,
April advertisement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
Garden Club Notes
BY liza Mitchell, Supervisor.

president Wilson says: "The move
ment to establish gardens, and to have
children work in mem is Just as real
and patriotic an effort as the building
OF ships or the firing of cannon"
Never let the top soil get hard
. Keep it loose with rake or harrow
In this way air is let into the soil, and
the moisture is kept in. AS soon as
the small plants can be seen, start to
cultivate.
Mix radish seed with your carrots,
parsnlps, parsley CT any other small
SEEDS which do not terminate quickly.
The radish seed will come up in few
days. thus marking the rows for cuI-
tivation, and also breaking the soil for
the smaller plants to come through.
Seeds which can be planted in cool
weather: Lettuce, radishes, turnips,
kohlrabi, peas, spinach, cress, beets,
carrots, satisfy. potatoes, parsnips,
swiss chard and cabbage.
Do not plant too many perishable
vegetables, such as radishes, lettuce,
spinach, etc. Plant more vegetables
which can be canned or stored for Win
ter use as: turnips, beets, carrots,
satisfy, potatoes, parsnips, ETC., which
can be stored and peas, beans, corn,
ETC., which can be canned.
For everything we raise this year
an equivalent is being sent to our al
lies in Europe. We must raise and
eat more vegetables, SO more meat
and grain can be sent to Europe.
The committee on lots are having
a good many lots given to them in the
last few days, so those who have
asked for land to garden will soon
have lots assigned to them. The
work has been delayed, but is getting
in good shape now.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
TILLOLY COCK
WILL RETURN
Historic Bird to be Back on His Old
Rcost on Top of Church
Tower, Now
Ruined.
Thy C. D. Gribble, United Press Staff
GorraspOndent

Correspondent
PARIS, March 7. (By mail)-
Thanks to the Daughters of the
American Revolution" the Cock of
! Tilloloy" is about to return to his
historic roost, which is the pinacle OF
the church OF Tilloloy in the Somme-
now a mass of ruins, but shortly to
be rebuilt by the aforesaid society.
Once upon a time, several hundred
years ago,s5there were great doings in
Tilloloy town. A bran new up to date
Renaissance church had been put
I'D with a new tangled device in the
shape of a cock, the old national
emblem, which twirled about on the
top of the spire and showed the di-
rection the wind was blowing. The
natives Of Picardy, in the parlance OF
the day, after noting its Gyrations.
pronounced it to be ''somme byrd
And they were right. From its lofty
perch it continued to watch over the
destinies OF Tilloloy, withstanaing
every sort OF vicissitude Of weather
and all the violence OF mankind.
whose missiles would whistle about
its head. Some were shot by English
archers, others launched by Spanish
arQuebuses. But wherever they came
from. they never managed to get the
Cock of Tilloloy.
But the proudest day for Chante-
cleer was one day when the king OF
France, Louis XIV in all his glory,
stopped at Tilloloy and entered it's
church to make orison at the tombs
of Seigneurs of Soyecourt, whose
name was to become famous once
more through the communicates Of
the Somme battle.
Then came June morning when
the Cock of Tilloloy realised that his
days of splendid isolation were num-
bered for missiles of very danger
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
NEW BRANCH
FOR VOLUNTEERS
Army Recruiting Officers Receive
Word to Accept Men for
Inland Waterways
Service.

United States army recruiting Off
GERS are now authorized to accept
eligible and qualified applicants for
the Fifty-seventh engineers (inland
waterways). Men accepted for this
unit will be sent to the camp at
Laurel, Maryland
The following classes of men are
needed for this service: Master ship
carpenters, ship carpenters. marine
gasoline engineers, steeTsmen, hoist
ing engineers. blacksmiths, riggers,
saiImakers, saddlers. bargemen and
teamsters.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
Think Peace is Considered.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
ZURICH, April 5.-Members of the
Austrian parliament believe COM
munications have been opened be-
tween the foreign office and President
Wilson and have proceeded further
than Foreign Minister Czernin's state
ment indicates, according TO The Mu,
mich Nachrichten.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05

today after his wife had submitted to
several blood TRANSMISSION operations
in an effort to save his life. He was
the son Of Benjamin G. Davis. chief
clerk Of the state department at Wash
ington
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
blood TRANSMISSION Failed.

IJTnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. April s.
Capt. Hugh Mackay Davis-third u.
S. infantry, died at Fort Sam Houston
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
Second Loan.

The second Liberty loan was offer
ed October l, 1917. The amount ask
ed for was 100000. Subscrip-
lions closed November l. The bonds
bear 4 per cent interest. They run
for twenty-five years and are re-
deemable ten years after issuance.
Iowa's minimum quota for the sec
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
Liberty Loan Facts
What is a Liberty Loan?

A Liberty bond is a solemn prom
Use of the United States government
! to pay at maturity, the amount of
the bond to the holder, and to pay
interest semi-annually each year from
the date Of issuance until the bond
has been fully paid.
How is a Liberty Bond Secured?
The faith and honor of the United
States, backed by all the resources
of the nation and the American peo-
pie. A Liberty loan is a mortgage
on all the resources and taxing pow
ers Of the government and all Of the
resources of the American people.
First Loan.
The first Liberty bonds were non
taxable, the other issues only slightly
taxable.
The government is Issuing Liberty
bonds to finance the war with Ger
many, and to make loans to the
allies.
The treasury department Is carry
ing on the work OF distributing Unit
ed States Liberty bonds by operating
through twelve federal reserve banks
as fiscal agents, Liberty loan COM
mittees in various districts have been
appointed by these banks to carry
out actual distribution and sales.
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
is Z. the head of the Liberty loan
financial organization; also Lewis B.
Franklin, the treasury's director OF
the war loan organization.
More than 100000 men and wom-
en- of the United States bought the
first issue of S2,000,0 100000 in Liberty
loan bonds Of 1917.
The issue was announced May 2,
1917. The bonds were dated June
10, and bear 81 per cent interest.
They mature June Is, 1947, but may
be redeemed on or after June 10,
1892
There were twenty individual sub |
scribers for $5,0O0,000 or more. To i
tai subscriptions Amounted to S3,035.-
22G, $50.
Iowa's minimum quota was s47,-
1G1.3cO. The state fell short and |
only subscribed 33,O00,000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
Third Liberty Loan.

Quota for the United States 49,
600 100000.
Iowa's quota, ST ,050,000
The new bonds will bear Az per
cent interest. They will be issued
in denominations Of $50, 500, $500
and 81 1000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05

ond loan was 72,276,225 Subscrip-
tons amounted to SS2,925,60
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
.AMlSEi.M EN[IS.
Toto and Constance TaImadge
Tofnorrcw

Elsie Ferguson's powerful and SEN
sational drama, ''Thea Song of Songs"
Is the Grand's attraction for tonight.
Gowns of bewildering beauty, clear
photography, an absorbing story and
q sterling cast feature the play. Ed
ward Sheldon's book and play form
the basis of the story.
Lily Kardos, daughter OF a must
clan whose last work, "the Song of
Songs" composed just before he left
her and her drink maddened mother,
had been a sort of shrine in her life.
Is passionate, temperamental, easily
swayed, and in her blind search of
an ideal, and her love of the beauti-
ful she follows the easiest way.
The picture depicts her journey
along the flower strewn, thorn ridden
pathway. and never for moment
shows the flowers without the thorns.
. The truth is painted in broad, frank
strokes and therefore the picture is
not recommended for young children.
Constance Talmadge in new
comedy drama, The Shuttle" will be
shown at the Grand Saturday, with
famous clown Toto.
A new Sennett comedy for Sunday.
On the same program with Chas. Ray
IN his latest.-Advertisem
Rare ouartette Songs on Field Pro-
gram.
The love of the public for the rem
oitions of quartette is a perma-
neht one, but one not often taken
adVantage of by minstrel or other
sage productions because Of the
ulniculty in assembling the proper
artists and material. and the pres
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05
Chairman ingIe Finds That There is
Big Advance and Per
Capita Sale is
$3.17.
FINE RECORD rs MADE
Suggestion is Being raoe That Lib
erty Loan Coupons Be
Converted Into
Stamps.

March sales Of thrift stamps in
keokuk have increased the per
capita sale to $317. This is an I'M
usually good record, and one that
keokuk can be proud Of. The March
sales according to figures from the
postoffice to Chairman ]. P. Ingle
amounted to $19,474.O2. For the week
ending March 80, the sales amounted
to $4,S15.70. The total sales to date
for Keokuk amount to $47,637.6S.
The sales for the three months
are the following:
January 744131
FEBRUARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 13,4S7.14
Keokuk has the credit of leading
the larger cities of the state in the
per capita sales, and from the show
ing made last month will continue to
hold this record. The steadily in
creasing amount spent for stamps is
matter Of considerable comment.
II don't see where the money is
coming from, but it's coming in every
week. was the way Mr.. Ingle sum-
med up the situation.
Coupons for Stamps.
Letters have been received here
from the treasury department asking
local firms to affix stickers to- their
mail on which the request is printed
that the Liberty loan coupons coming
due May Is be converted into thrift
stamps. In this way the money will
be returned to the government at in
terest. The local firms will follow
the request.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-04-05

-GatA CITY want ads bring results.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02

Hot summer days upset the
strong stomachs as well as weak
ones.
Your vital forces reach their
lowest level when. the weather is
the hottest. Then the danger is
the greatest.
You can't guard your stomach
and bowels too carefully through
the long, hot season. Don't take
any chance. Indigestion, sour
stomach, that wretched, bloated
feeling, talching, food repeating,
pains that claw at stomach and
bowels and an endless train Of
stomach ills that make life rais-
cradle are greatly aggravated in
the hot Weather.
This year of all others-it is
vital that we keep our strength
anu full power at work. The ex-
ira war work, change Ct dieb-all
must be looked after because they
sIt us 10 the stomach. And now
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
SOLDIERS "ADoPTED' BY PIG
ood Mascot That History Records as
Attaching Itself to Company of
Kentucky Volunteers.

There is in the history of the state
OF Kentucky an odd incident in con-
nection with the invasion of Canada
by the Kentucky troops in 1912. A
company of volunteers, destined for
Selby's army, assembled at Harrocs-
burg and formed a nucleus around
which tie military recruits of the
country sathered on the march to the
Ohio.
On the outskirts of the town named.
so the story runs. the company saw
two pigs fighting and delayed the
march to watch the combat When the
march recommended it was observed
that the victorious pig was following
the company; and when the men en-
camped at night, the animal lay down
near at hand. OF course the soldiers
fed their plump recruit. The next day
the pig followed them, and this it did
daily on the march to the river.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
WHY WOMEN DREAD
OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't worry
about being in other peoples way when
you are getting on m years. Keep your
body in good condition and you can be as
hale and hearty in your old days as you
were when kid, and every one viii be
glad to see you
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
of senile Affections. Keep them clean and
IN proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accommodations. Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodical
ly and you will find that the system will
always be in perfect working order. Your
spirits will be enlivened, your muscles
made strong and your face have once
more the look of youth and health.
New life, fresh strength and health will
come as you continue this treatment. When
your first vigor has been restored continue
for awhile taking capsule or two each
day. They will keep you in condition and
prevent return of your troubles.
There is only one guaranteed brand Of
Harlem Oil Capsules, GOLD MEDAL.
There are many fakes on the market Be
sure you. get the Original GOLD MEDAL.
Imported Harlem Oil Capsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all frst-class
druggists.-Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
Watch Your Stomach !.
In the Summer Time

it is good news to tell you that
tens of thousands are now using
EATONIC--for all stomach and
bowel ailments caused by too
much acidity with such truly won
derful results that every one
should always have it in the house.
EATONIC Tablets stop the cause Of
indigestive and dyspeptic ailments by
neutralizing the poisonous fluids, acids
and gases largely the result of super
acidity. This makes the stomach
pain-free and ready 10 perform its
proper work.
You can have good appetite in hot
weather to eat the things you like
when you want them If you take one
or two EAT0NIC Tablets after each
meal. Such quick, wonderful relief
would seem unbelievable but for the
fact that thousands of sufferers every
where have received marvellous results
from l4ATONIC. Obtain large box
of ATOMIC Tablets from your own
druggist who you know andbcan trust.
If they fail, go back to him and he viii
gladly refund your money. " Do this
today. You viii then know what real
stomachcomfort means in hot weather.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
Army Makes Record Meat Purchase,


Chicago.-The largest single order
for bacon and canned meats in the
history of the worId-99, 100000
pounds of bacon and 134,000000 pounds
of canned meat--has just been placed
by the Quartermaster's Department.
U. S. A, for the American Army over
seas.
Louis f. Swift. in commenting on
this today, said the order will take
the bacon from approximately 1,900-
600 hogs, and II other work were
dropped to produce 1t. would be equiv
alent to the total bacon production Of
the five largest Chicago packers for
nearly five weeks. However, six months
will elapse before delivery is to be COM
pleted. Mr.. Swift said:
'At the current prices on the day,
last week, when the purchase was
made, the packers would pay the live
stock producers about $S0,000,000 for
the necessary hogs and over $50000,000
for about 100000 cattle required. The
cattle win cost us twice as much. and
lhE iOEtA NNO Aiit4 bIit~iiutA ttAAANS as
much as in the pre-war period.
The whole order viii be made UP be-
fore the first of the year, despite the
fact that, even before this purchase,
one-fourth of the packers facilities
have been devoted to filling military
demands. In order to get out the
canned goods the packers will find 1t
necessary to employ night and day
shifts of Gamers. Notwithstanding
the fact that the products are being
rushed forward thus hurriedly, not a
single complaint has been received on
meats delivered to the armies abroad.
THE five packers are now killing
about 100000 hogs weekly to keep
abreast Of martial and domestic needs. .
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
oseldedIv an Improvement.

Mrs. Flanagan was doubtful about
the new patent carpet sweeper, but
the traveller was expert In singing Its
praises and the result was that she In
vested in one. Some time later the
traveller was passing that way again,
and he called on Mrs. Flanagan and
asked:
How do you find the new carpet
sweeper working. madam? Far bet
ter than the nld-fashioned broom. isn't
it?r
"Shure," she replied. at bates the
ould broom into fits. Whoy, can
knock ould Flanagan three tonnes as
fur with It,"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02

The old farmer had read the repeat
ed warnings about keeping his knowl-
edge to himself during the war, lest
information of value might get into the
ears of a Hun spy. So when an affable
stranger approached him with smile
and looked like he would enjoy lit
tie commonplace CONVEX alton, the old
fellow was ready for him.
'Iooks like it would rain, doesn't
itg'' suggested the pleasant one.
'Tts looked like that afore, an
didn't" snapped the farmer.
Had any rain In these parts late
ly7-"
"See here, young Teller roared the
food producer, 81 don't know who you
be, an goshdinged If I'm agoin to give
out any information like that without
] do"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
Lovers Estranaed.

The cruel wind tore at the waves as
if to whirl them away.
The man and the maid sat close to-
gether on the bench and watched the
storm.
"How the wind bowls, darling" said
she, yelling TO make herself heard.
ayes shrleked her lover.
'Why does ii how'll" she screamed
Dunno. Perhaps it's got the tooth
ache" he beloved.
"The toothaehe?" she howled 'How-
ever"
YES" he roared. Haven't you
heard of the teeth of the gale?"
Then the wind howled worse than
ever, as she handed him back the en-
gagement ring.-Stray Stories.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02

There is factory where tiny SC "ws
are used in assembling the mac 1es.
Formerly these screws were pick up
with a small pair of pincers, but now
magnetized screw drivers are used.
In Kansas there is shop where
small screws are inserted by first
pressing them through a bit of paper.
Then they can be easily handled and
put In position, and the paper torn
away.
These are only examples of the sort
of ingenuity so badly needed TO get
people out Of the rut of ineficiency.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
The STOPPING Place.

II don't mind lending you my hoe
my ak. my lawn mower, the madam's
Ice cream freezer, and a lot Of other
things about the premises" said Mr
Clipping, "but I'll give you fair warn
ing. Gadspur."
@Fh9 WHAT'S the troubleg
"If you ever come over here ana ~
to borrow our portable garage, 20
going to say No
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02

Success" said the fat man, cones
to the Industrious and TO those who
can take chances
"Ah." said the other. 81, too, have
done well these last few years! But
made my pile by sitting down and let
ting other fellows do the sweating"
Really? Well If / were you,
should be ashamed to talk about II like
that"
"Oh, would you? I'm not. l don't
see any reason for being ashamed OF
owning a turkish bath !"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02

and nv troubles caused by that weak
rass are thing of the past. All women
Who suffer as / did should try Lydia E..
p;nkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. JAS. RoHRBERG, $40 Knapp St,
Ms. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Women who suffer from any form of
weakness, as Indicated by displacements,
Inflammation, liberation Irregularities,
hackache, headaches, nervousness or
"the blues" should accept Mrs. Rohr-
berp's suggestion and give Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound q
thorough trial.
FOR over forty years it has been
correcting such ailments. If you have
mysterious complications write for
edvice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medic.Ge
Co, Lynn, Mass.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02
Intended Eject

Critic Gas the composer plays his
latest work)-very fine, indeed! But
what is the Interpretation of that
passage that sends cold shiver down
the spine?
Composer-Ah! I'm glad it has the
intended effect. That's where the
wanderer is presented with the hotel
bill.-London Tit-Bits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-08-02

q WEAKNESS WHICH
caused backache
and headaches. A
friend called my
attention to one of
your new spaper
advertisements and
imm edia tely my
husband bough I
three bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham' S
" e g e ta able Com
pound for m e.
After taking two
bo+%laz 4 faI% Esnn