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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18
Former Stars Including Jenkins,
WygIe, crimmins, Beach and
Others to be In the
Lineup.
BIG GAME THANKSGIVING
keokuk and Fort Madison Meet Then
in Final Game of the Series and
Locals are Getting in
Shape.

| In preparation for the Thanksgiv.
ing day battle with Fort Madison
keokuk high school will meet team
from the alumni stars or the high
school Saturday at the Fairgrounds
jenkins, former Iowa quarterback,
Wygle. Crimmins, Beach and others
will be in the lineup which will face
the regulars when the whistle blows.
No regular game was scheduled for
the twenty-second, so IN order to
keep the men in the best shape pos
sible for the big turkey day game.
the alumni game was arranged.
The teams are using a ghost ball
in practise out on the field when it
gets dark early. 1t is hoped that both
Fort Madison and Keokuk will be in
the game Thanksgiving day full
strength, and that the crowd which
will watch the game will see the
stars of both sides in action.
Fort Madison ran up total OF
seventy-four points on Columbus
Junction Saturday. The Prison City
boys opened up everything they had
in the way Of plays, using the aerial
route, line plunges, end runs, and a
kick or two to bewilder the orner
side.
The Football Goats.
Now it's football that will have it's
goats, as well as baseball. Fred
Merkle has never shaken off the
stigma attached to the one time Giant
because he failed to touch second
and Johnny Evers turned the play
into final victory for the Cubs So
| 1t is with football. There was the
Michigan half back who was thrown
for safety by Badenoch and Catlin
in the famous two to nothing Chi
cago-Michigan game in 1905, a game
that is talked about Wherever foot
ball is discussed.
Last Saturday there was a new
goat looming up on the horizon.
Hinkle went into end for Halliday,
the Maroon player who was weaken
ing He made a famous speech.
suits. He is credited with yelling
Lets go, boys" And they went. but
the wrong way. Officials heard him
and penalized Chicago fifteen yards.
giving Iowa first down on Chicago's
ten yard line. It's against the 1919
rules to say anything before the ball
is put in play. Then there was Kelly
OF Iowa, who ran out and is said to
have given instructions to the Iowa
quarterback contrary to >rules. and
for which Iowa was penaIized.
The story OF years ago or the man
who ran towards the wrong goal can
have rest now. and the orations Of
the Chicago-Iowa game can have full
sway.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18
wilde to Meet sharkey.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Nov. 1S.-Jim.
my Wilde. British fly weight champ
ion, has been matched to meet Joe
Sharkey of New Orleans here on the
night of December sixth. Otto Bor-
Chef, president and matchmaker of
the Cream City club, announced today
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18
when Pierre Maupon,e, MiiN''
meets Cannefax.
Doao was the Goat.

Doae Was the Goat rorvicel
limited Press Leased WIRE ire. ,. now
PEORIA. H., Nov. 1s.-brsssh Gosts
ey, of Columbus, outpoihleu ,s hen
Doag of LaSalle in ten rouu''
last night q
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18
Only TWO Rounds.

! UNITED Press Leased Wire .Service.I
! TULSA, Okla. Nov. 1S.-Jimmy
Duffy of Lockport, N. Y, lasted only
two rounds with Champion Benny
Leonard. The champion put Duffy to
sleep with left jab after sending
him to the mat three times in the
| first round.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18
MOVING PICTURES.
At the Grand

Comedy is rampant in the new
Paramount picture, Girls" starring
charming and dainty little Margue.
rite Clark, which will be shown at
the Grand theater tonight.
One Of the delightful situations in
the film is that confronting a young
man who has fallen hopelessly in love
with beautiful girl and is Seeking
admittance to her home that he
might WOO her. But his beloved is
living under the impression that she
is a man-hater, having been Tilted in
her younger days and having sworn
hatred of all men, has hung above
her door a sign reading, mo man
shall cross this threshold"
Supporting the star are Mary War
rem, Helene Chadwick, Harrison
Ford Lee Hill, Thomas D. Persse
Virginia Folt and other prominent
players No advance in prices. Here's
the kind of photoplay not to miss
Better come and bring the family
It's great Come early.
Hippodrome.
H. B. Warner, idol of the stage anG
screen, will be seen at the Hippo
drome tonight in his latest screer
success, 1.-The Pagan God" dram;
Of international intrigue, orienta
mystery and love. On the same pro
gram, THE Yellow-Dog Catcher" 8
riproaring Sunshine comedy two
thousand feet long and laugh every
foot. Tomorrow afternoon and even
ing, Marguerite Fisher will deliver 3
non-skid sermon on charity, "The
Mantle of Charity" clever story OF
the reforming of the reformer. Also
latest Pathe news. An excellent pro
gram. Don't miss it. You can bring
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18

Tact is getting what you want with
out letting others know you want 1t.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18

Pretty soon the word 90 "a
will be in as bad repute as 'A'
,"reformer." Ks
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18

his offer of $11, 900 to Wilde for his
first appearance in America, WAS ac-
lcepted by the Britisher. Sharkey has
agreed to make 118 pounds at three
o'clock.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-18

by Henry L. Farrell. United Press
Staff CORRESPONDENT
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
PATHFINDER LAUDS
SCENERY OF VALLEY

II. +. Rice, pathfinder for the Chi.
cagO American, sent the week end III
exploring the beauties OF Starved
Rock and Deer Park
lie started home yesterday with his
family, fully convinced that the Hi.
nois Vale Wonderland so far sur.
passes anything else in the t'1itej
States than there it no cOmpal isuu
The people of Chicago have no
Mea of the beauties that exist in
Starved Rock, Deer Park and the sur.
rounding country, declared Mr. Rice.
II was more than surprised with the
wonderful scenery Of this territory.
| had not the slightest idea that such
beautiful canyons existed in Starved
Rock Most Chicago people think
that the state part is merely a big
rock.
II was through here two years ago
but / did not have the opportunity to
see the sights. was amazed yes
terday when ! visited the two places,
| have not the leas. hesitancy in say
ing that they are the most beautiful
in the world and | have travelled all
over the United States ana Europe.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
FALLS ONTO STICK;
'PUNCTURES THROAT
NORTH OTTAWA BABY MEETS
WITH PAINFUL ACCIDENT
TONSiL AND PALATE ARE Sc.
VERELY CUT.

Joseph Anweiler the 2-year-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Anweiler Of J"-
liet street. had his tonsil almost torn
from his throat and the palate of his
mouth badly cut yesterday afternoon
at O'Clock when he fell from the
back door Of his home onto the sharp
end of a stick. The child was sitting
in he door playing with a broken cur
tain rod, when he fell forward, strik'
ing one end Of the stick on the grouEo
and the other in his mouth.
The wound bled freely, and his rel
atives who rushed to his aid thought
that he was probably fatally injured
Dr. w. p. Fread was summoned, and
after stopping the hemorrhuge which
started when the stick was removed
from the wound cleansed the child $
mouth and dressed it.
Today the baby was resting we'll
and will probably recover without any
II effects.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
TELEPHONE STRIKE
WILL BE AVERTED

Last doubts as to whether or not
the United Telephone Co.. would eX-
perience the first strike of its his
tory, were removed today with assur-
ances that the troubles which threat
ened for while to cause walk.out
OF all li1emen, rcpairmen and trouble
shooters We're practically removed
and a strike eyaLed.
The men, it is understood. will be
allowed a material increase in their
pay. ana at the same time prospects
seemed bright that their new union
will be given formal recognition by
the company. An organizer of oloc.
tiical workers union is expected in
ottawa sometime tonight to clean up
the last remaining differences and to
pave the way for final settlement
of the difficulties which for a while
promised to tie up the citys telephone
service.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
WARNS AGAINST
FAKE S. A. SOLICITOR

\ warning has been issued by En-
yOv Robert Henderson, of the local
Salvation Army, telling all persons
to be careful Of a trim looking little
Salvation Army lassie garbed in the
complete regalia of the order, who
has been soliciting funds which she
apprOpriates for her own personal
use. The young lady has not made
her appearance in Ottawa as yet, but
in nearby cities she has met with
marked success
She used the effect the Salvation
Army wrought on the minds OF the
public. by the work the member OF
the Salvation Army did overseas, as
a valuable asset in soliciting h,r
funds In many places she has col
lectod large sums Of money, and the
persons who contributed did not
know they had been taken in until
after she left town
Envoy Henderson requested any
one who was accosted by strange
young lady asking for funds for the
Salvation army TO be careful before
they handed her over any cash.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
KINDRED FFAR FOR
AGED MAJ Kissing
SINCE YESTERDAY
SAMUEL BARNHART OF 7t8 WEST
MADISON STREET DISAPPEARS
TlVES INSTITUTE SEARCH.

Samuel Barnhart, a resident of West
Madison street and who is about "a
years of age, left his home early
Monday morning and has not been
seen since. His relatives and friends
have made a dligent search to locate
him. but up TO noon today nothing
definite was known as to his where
abouts. His family has neglected re-
porting the matter to the police do
partment in the hope that their vigi-
lance would be rewarded by his ap-
pearance today.
Barnhart has been employed as a
farm hand on the Carl Glass place,
south of this city He is very active
for his advanced age, but has only
been working for Glass as an accom-
mediation.
Saturday evening Mrs. Glass
brought the aged gentleman to town,
as he had finished his work on their
farm, and in conversation with
Barnhart's wife informed her of this
fact. However, Barnhart himself had
not said anything TO his wife in re.
gard to this,
Monday morning Barnhart left tho
house at the usual time attired in his
working clothes, going in a west
Wardly direction. When he did not
return that evening his family be.
came alarmed and Immediately insti.
tuted search for him. They got in
touch with his former employer, but
he said that he had not seen him.
His wife and children are at a loss
10 account for his actions, although
il is known that he was a great fan.
cier of outdoor life, frequently taking
long walks in the country. and it is
possible that while he was out on one
OF these trips that he accidentally fell
off Of a cliff or stumbled, striking an
obstacle that rendered him mcoN,
sciouS. He was home all day SUNDAY
and seemed in the best Of spirits and
did not mention anything about seek.
ing employment on another farm or
in the city,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
FORMER LOCAL BOY
EARNS PROMOTION

Announcement of no little import
ance was made today by Marsh Il
McLennan of Chicago, Of the APP
pointment of Randolph W. Colwell,
formerly of Ottawa and son of Will
liam Colwell. as manager Of the
placed business department to sue
ceod Hunter w. Bond. Mr.. Colwell
has been with the Marsh &. McLen.
nen organization for the past year or
more and through his Business ability
has made may friends among the
large insurance concerns, all of whom
rejoice with him in his new success.
Mr.. Colwell will be assisted by Dean
r. Matson, a Chicago young man re-
Gently returned from overseas serv-
ice.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
TAT7ER[D CLOTHES
PRESENTED STATE
AS COURT EXHIBIT
SOUTH OTTAWA FARM HAND
SAYS EMPLOYER ATTACKED
HiM--PANTS AND COAT RENT
TO ShREDS GIVEN IN EVIL
DENCE.

His pants torn leg from leg, coat
rent asunder as though it mad been
though the gentle machinaton of a
threshing machine, ana his whole sys-
TEN crying for revenge, Edward
Douvai, 60. yesterday appealed to
States Attorney George S Wiley for
warrants charging his employer Ed
ward Graham, 80, with assault with
intent TO kill.
DOuyai. after being promised refuge
within the law, went cOmplacentlv
from the prosecutors office into tn"
great unknown. He since has been a
habitue Of that unknown and until
he reappears to rosecute the accused
his revenge will go by default and IN"
law cheated Of it's prey
According to the story told States
Attorney Wiley the elder Mr. Douvai
was empoycd by Graham on the lat,
ters place south of town. Yesterday
there came words. Words We're fol.
lowed by a dispute of 10 in the shade
intensity. After the flow of jabbor
gave ont, as those things usually do.
fur BEGAN to fly with Graham on the
offensive and his aged helper trying
as best he could to defend himself
When he finally came out of the
fracas his trousers were rent from
.tom to stern His coat was sleeve.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22

ther race riots In the ma
tional capital, the district
board of commissioners
announced this afternoon.
"The civil authorities are in com.
pIete charge Of the situation and the
military will continue to assist them,"
the announcement stated. plans are
being made for increased patrols, suf-
ficient reserves will maintained to
be thrown wherever they may be
needed. 1t may be necessary to close
some streets to vehicle traffic"
Despite the decision of the COM
missioners, Representative Emerson
of Ohio, in resolution introduced
in the house this afternoon called
upon the President to establish mar
tial law in the city.
No Prosecutions of Mexicans.
Washington, July 22-Fifty-one
Americans have been killed in MeXi-
co since March 3, 1917, without a sim
gle conviction of a Mexican, Henry
p. Fletcher, ambassador to Mexico,
today told the rules committee of the
house.
Ambassador Fletcher declared that
many of the Outrages against Ameri-
cans were committed by bandits who
We're hard to capture, but that the
Carranza government has constntly
declared that order had been given
to omit nothing in the search for
those committing outrages against
Americans.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
POLICE HELP STRANDED
CYCLIST REACH HOME

Walter Cchoeps, youngster living
at 11ll COrnelia avenue, Chicago,
while passing through here Sunday
afternoon on bicycle experienced
tire trouble and was obliged to leave
the wheel in ocal cycle shop Off
repairs.
Schoeps was assisted in locating
the proprietor of the shop and in OBJ
taaing train fare home by the local
police and this morning the depart
ment received a letter Of apprecia-
tion for taking care of the lmfortu-
aate youth in which he enclosed a
money order to prepay the expenses
of shipping the bike to his home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
LIBRARY TO KEEP
OPEN SUNDAY P. NJ S

There has been great deal Of
misunderstanding over the hours
Rcddick library is open at the pres
ent time. During the months OF
July and August, the library is open
from . a. m. to 8 p. m, with the eXceG.
tion Of Saturday, when it is open
from Q a. m to . p. m. The rest of
the year, the library is open from 3
a. nj. to p. m. After September |
the library will be open each Sunday
afternoon from to p, m.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
THIEVES ROB WAGON
STALLED ALONG ROAD

Thieves who entered the India Tea
auto truck, which became stalled and
mad to be abandoned by w. T. Faupel
G3e Congress street, succeeded III
making their escape. taking with them
much tea, coffee and fiavoring ex-
tracts. The robbery occurred on the
road between Ottawa and MarseilleS.
Up to the present time the officers
have been unable 10 find any trace 70
the thieves.
Friday evening, as Mr.. Faupel vas
returning from Marseilles, his car re.
fused to navigate, and he was unable
to find the trouble He locked tho
rear of the truck. which contained
Ottawa. thinking everything would be
all right Saturday afternoon he 70
turned to the truck, where he found
that someone had broken open the
door and carried off great quantities
of his goods and had broken mary
bottles Of havoring extract
Two new tires had been taken rff
the truck and the order book was
missing. The matter was reported to
Chief Lund of the Marseilics police
force. but the pilforor had evidently
left the scene Of the accident so long
before no clews as to his identity
could be found
The roadway between Ottawa and
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
HOSPITAL MAN
OUT OF SERVICE

Sorgt. G. J. Mitchell, who was with
the Evacuation Ambulance Corps No.
S. stationed at Tours, France, re-
turned to this city last night after
being mustered out of the service at
Camp Grant Friday. Sergt Mitchell
was formerly employed at the But
terfeld e. son garage on Columbus
street and viii resume his position
there after a short vacation.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
KENTUCKY TOWN
WIPED OUT BY FIRE

Marion, Ky, July 22-Fire starting
at an early hour this morning de-
str0yod the business section Of this
town, with an estimated loss Of sl0O,-
000. Lack of water allowed the fire
to rage practically unchecked The
town experienced a similar misfortune
twelve years ago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
OTTAWA RECRUITING
OFFICE TO ISSUE
VICTORY BUTTONS
CORP. KiMLiN GETS WORD DIS
TRIBUTiON WILL BE MADE
THRU DISTRICT OFFICES AT
PEORtA-TWO CLASSES ARE
EXEMPT FROM HONORS.

The local recruiting office under di-
rection Of Corp. Arthur j. Kimlin to-
day received notice from Col. f.. w.
Tanner, commander of the Peoria
district. to make ready for issuing
Victory buttons to Ottawans who
participated in the war with Ger
many.
The Victory button answers the
same purpose as the little bronze
medal worn by veterans Of the civil
war and are issued free by the gov
ernment. Tonight at the organization
meeting of the American legion, at
the high school further particulars OF
the Victory button will be discussed.
The order received by Corp. kimlin
says:
"Col. Z. w. Tanner, Peoria dis
trict recruiting officer at 100 North
Adams street, Peoria, ILL.,. announces
that the Victory medal and Victory
button will not be issued to the fol
| lowing classes, as they rendered no
| therefore were never on active duty,
with the meaning of the phrase as
employed in General Order No As,
War Department, 1919, and Circular
No. 20G, War Department, 1919,
(a) Conscientious objectors who
refused to wear the uniform, or to
accept service in any branch of the
army.
% Men accepted by local
boards, but rejected at camp be-
fore entering on regular duty there
at.
However, those conscientious OBJ
jcctors who did accept service in any
branch of the service are entitled to
wear the medal and button.
The first buttons distributed by the
war department are the silver but
tons, to be issued to soldiers wound
ed in the world war. The eXsoldier's
discharge certificate must be so GER
tilted at time of discharge. If there
are any soldiers in the Peoria dis
trict who are entitled to the silver
button whose discharge does not
show this fact, he should take this
matter up with the adjutant general
of the army at once for comparison
with the record on file in that Office,
so there will be no delay in receiving
the button when it arrives.
The bronze button is for issue TO
men who served honorably at any
time between April 6, 1917, and No
vember II, 1918, and who were not
wounded. EX-soldiers desiring to OBJ
tain the Victory button will present
to the local recruiting office either
their original discharge or else true
copy of the same.
a special form for making this
true copy of discharge certificates has
| been received at the local office. It
may be obtained by addressing the
recruiting station at any of the fol
| lowing cities. As soon as the but
tons are received by Colonel Tanner
notice of the receipt Of the same will
| be given to the press throughout the
| Peoria district
Ottawa, Peoria, Galesburg, Carlin-
Vile, Decatur Pana, Jacksonville,
La Sale, quincy, Springfield, Bloom
! ington, Lincoln, Streator,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
EDWARD BARRETT
LANDS IN AMERICA

Mr.. and Mrs. Florence Barrett Of
1880 a Sale street have received a
informing them Of the safe
arrival at Camp Mills, n. Y, of Ed
ward Barrett Private Barrett has
been in France for the past fourteen
as Il member Of the 61st In.
fantry, Fifth Division.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
ACCEPT OTTAWAN
IN O. NJ. BRANCH

William T.. l'tiss. III East Cana
avenue, has been accepted at the loc1
recruiting Office for one years service
as machinist in the qaurtermastel
corps. He will leave for Peoria to-
morrow for further examination.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
SCOURS NORTH SIDE
FOR AUTO SPEEDERS

Reports We're received by the pO.
lice department early last night that
automobiles were burning up the
of inspection was Immediately made
over that territory. but the observ.
ers failed to catch any offenders.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
Aurora Postmaster Stricken.

Postmaster l.. A, Stoll Of Aurora,
Democratic politician, suffered a
stroke of apoplexy while on his wav
from his home to the postoflice yes
tNr''v. He was removed to the Au
y0ra Hospital In serious condition.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
Get MARRIAGE License.

A marriage license was issued in
the county clerks office yesterday af-
ternoon to Elmer Sopher, aged 20,
Dwight, and Miss Anna Danisage,
aged Is, Earlville.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
LANSING ARRIVES
AT NEW YORK

New York. July %. Secretary OF
State Lansing returned to the United
States this afternoon on board the
liner Rotterdam from Brest.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
W0MAN'S COUNCIL
D|SBANDS;; SURPLUS
CASH TO CHARITY
$316.52 BALANCE ON HAND is Al
LOTED TO DIFFERENT OTTAW A
INSTITUTIONS - CLOSES FINE
RECORD OF PATRIOTIC SERV-
ICE DURING LATE WAR.

At a meeting called in the court
house TO disband the Ottawa branch
,ional Council of DefeIse the vote was
unanimous to close The affairs Of an
organization which during the war
with Germany played an important
leading part in all the city's patriotic
undertakings Before the council de-
Cided to close up its affairs, however,
it disposed of its financial secretary's
report showing the receipts during
the life of the council to have been
S131SlS and disbursements of ST.
00l &C, leaving net balance of $3lG.52
still on hand.
Continuing its patriotic beneyo'
lences in peace times, the members
voted to distribute the remaining cash
balance among local institutions
where the money would do the most
good, the appropriations 30 remain in
trust until turned over to the differ.
ent organizations to which It is al
loted.
The s31G.52. as ann =. &c ! in the -
port of Mrs. George 3ickly the
treasurer, shows the funds divided as
fCliCu-c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22
RYBURN GRADUATE
PASSES R. N. TEST

Springfield, III. July 22.--NisS
Gladys Radle of Ottawa passed the
state examination for registered
nurses, held under the department OF
registration and education, 1t was an
nounced today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-07-22

RACE RIOTS REACH
CRISIS; CONTROL BY
Military ASKED

Washington July 22.-No appeal will be
made to President Wilson to declare martial law
in Washington as cans of preventing fur