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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-05
MOVING PICTURES.
Hippodrome.

Your last chance tonight to see
Bayard Veiller's great mystery play
1.-The Thirteenth Chair" THE Thir-
teenth Chair" Is story that at
tempts to find the murderer of a
man at seance, during which the
man seeking the murdered is killed in
the same manner as the first This
gives you some idea Of the POSSIBLE
tiles of the story for tenseness and
mystification. To add greater mys-
terry to the situation, there was some
one present each time. but no actual
witnesses to the deed. A young girl.
who turns out to be the supposed
lost daughter of the clairvoyant, is
one of the many who are suspected of
the crime.
THE virtuous Model" coming to
the Hippodrome theater tomorrow Is
adapted from the sensational Partisan
stage success, ''The Gutter" Casst-
nelli, the cameo girl of the screen,
makes her debut as an Albert Capel
lani star in this picture Regular
prices.
At the Grand.
THE Blue Bonnet" Billie Rhodes
newest starring vehicle, comes to
the Grand theater tomorrow.
1.-THE Blue Bonnet" tells the grip
ping life story of Salvation Army
captain, Ruth Drake, who, deserted
by her mother as an infant, is given
shelter in the home Of Caleb Fry,
pawnbroker, to whom her parent had
gone for aid after she had fled from
her husband to take UP stage ca
reer in New York. The pawnshop
has become fence" for band OF
robbers, among them being Danny
Fowler, known to all as the sweet
heart of Ruth To remove her from
the harmful environment, Fry sends
Ruth out in boys clothes to sell
papers. On stormy night she en-
counters a stranger, who gives the
urchin some food. He proves to be |
Jairus Drake, lawyer, who has
sworn to kill his wife and has come |
to New York in search of her.
The wife becomes star vaude- |
vile performer and has grown to I
love her manager, Sidney Haviland. |
He joins the army and goes over
seas on the same transport that
carries Danny, who has enlisted.
Ruth joins the Salvationists on con-
dition that she be permitted to go
overseas In order to be near Danny.
But he is killed and Haviland wound
ed in their first engagement. Ruth.
heartbroken, returns to America
with Haviland. They are seen to-
gether by the actress and, maddened
by jealousy, the latter has Ruth ar
rested on a trumped-up charge OF
robbery. In a smashing climax father
and daughter are united in court and
the erring wife and mother fees
from the scene. See 1t at regular
prices.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-05

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-05

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-11-05

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
Price OF Japan's Triumph

lair promises coupled with dire threats
seem to have been Japan's avenues to
success in its dealings with the peace con-
ference. In the first instance, it agrees to
release its grip OH Chnas throat lin due
time" but makes it known that 1t will with
draw from the peace council if called upon
to reduce the guarantee to writing. Thereby
is introduced novelty in the processes Of
peace diplomacy.
The more recent developments at the seat
OF the conference inevitably will create addi-
tional sympathy for Italy the world over.
They will cause many millions OF thoughtful
people to wonder why Italy was singled out
for discipline and disappointment if Japan is
permitted to have free hand in the ex-
ploitation of China; why the Italians are to
be denied the possession Of Fiume, il the
Japanese may continue the occupation of the
Shantung Peninsula and why Italian fortif-
cation of the Dalmatian coast against the
protest Of the Jugo-Slavs is an unworthy de-
sign, il the Japanese occupation of the Ger
man Notifications Of Kiauchau is worthy, not
withstanding the protests Of the Chinese.
Sharp criticism Of the President and his
associates in Paris for their part in the Jap
anese settlement may be premature and
fair and it should not be engaged in until
moro of the circumstances of that settlement
are vouchsafed to the world, but the friend
liest of the Presidents followers in this coun-
that he found it necessary to compromise
upon the soundest Of his peace principles
He is in trying position, position the more
trying since his open challenge to Italy. He
failed in that episode TO change the attitude
OF the Italian people. They have given their
government an emphatic vote of confidence
which makes settlement with the Italians
the more difficult
The President could have no taste for an
other deadlock, another bitter debate and
another breach with friendly power The
laps have conceded much. They have
waived their demand for racial recognition
in the league Of nations. They have not
pressed the immigration proposal. They have
subscribed to the league. and in the present
instance they appear to have given the fullest
assurance OF good intentions toward China.
They guarantee Chinese territorial integrity
against aggression. They promise to with
draw from China at some future date to be
fixed by them.
All this is to be urged in defense of the
Presidents unwilingne1s to force issues with
Japan. Nevertheless, the fact that i'm
periaism as represented by Japanese aspira-
tions has not been given a decisive blow as
it was done in the Italian and French con-
troversies. leaves bad taste in the mouth
1t smacks Of compromise and recessions
which have been foreign to the President in
his peace negotiations.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
Wartime Prices.
ny w. u. WILSON,
Secretary of Labor.

prices in the United states and certain for@iEy
very considerably in this country through the
war period the rise in other countries has been
of Labor Statistics. the Wholesale prices Of All
commodities in September. 1918. were l07 per
Ssnt gveT the for the year
The price level in Canada. according TO the
Canadian Labor Department reached the high
to to-, the figures of the London Economist, the
in the month Of August being at that t3me " IA
per cent above the 1919 average Figures on
able for any time later than June 1918; how
ever. the index figure as published by the STA
an increase of 235 per cent over the 1918 price
level. Not only do the countries nearer the
the price level but it is also trne that in these
countries the price began to rise at an earlier
date than they did in the United States
accompanied in ali these countries by a con-
siderable increase in the amount Of money in
In his country the average amount of monev
81 a5eu Fbis per- c sn i. the was
Their, , has been a slight decrease since that
During the same time bank deposits in s t tba
United tee, States have increased almost threefoid
bank deposits more than doubled.
Professor Irving Fisher. OF Yale UnIyersitv
publshed about a month ago monograph en-,
money and Of credits bro SI fhe oa aunt
the price level. But Professor Fisher iSe a,sn
there will be a decrease OF money and credits
in either this country European countries
sve viii reman rev and that the price
pared with the pre-war level.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
Business Problems.
SOLVED BY BRUNo DUKE.
Author, Harold Whitehead.

Without a word | passed her my hat She
pass Ss su s;s .% F,!",F S@''s and ''A'0
stairs old nurse I've nursed every young Car
Ss for Of M 50 sae so the
sbou things 1t was as natural ! should leave my
VOW NJ; NJ: Dukes sS assistant; young man,
Flint Mr miss puie enk assstan smiled am Peter
Tell me- young man" she, folded her arms
's sas how DUKE one sime corrected
calling me young man" and insisted on my
being ssfq n ss 1 on being treated as man of
,mnSr'anes 4 peopIs fssi they can be on
kind Of following. but You will not t'i have the
respect Of the people VINO count. Now you
your suggestion of value unless you have their
confidence and respect, so he admonshcd me
with mis- thought in mind, remarked some
Does your mistress wish to know that? II
so. l viii not waste your TING. Mr. Duke did
see Miss Carstairs."
Pray, forgive me. Mr.. Flint; my question
is Mr. Dske really maPvei c"' 'e'' me-
viii 9sp s M nseusT That SO if you
will be all need to trouble you about" was
I'm going to see that poor Miss Carstairs
isn't swindled and If you want TO get a job
about him ''0 y 'A ''''' '|'' ''' '0'''' "'"S
hat and walk toward the door.
wait. please Mr.. Flint. don't question you
or MIR. Duke. but let me tell you something"
turned and waited for her speak. She
was obviously agitated but in moment began:
twenty Her mother died al her birth and her
father is now--well, quite old. He married
again and QUITE lot older than his second
wife. His health and his mind, | fear. have
given way to series of hard blows Their
large fortune is rapidly vanishing, and
want that sweet child to save enough to pro-
her from want"
For moment thought her emotion would
overcome her, but she caught herself and
tinued
Several people have offered to help her. but
far everybody who has had hand in her
affairs has cost her money. The lassie is
so ignorant OF the business world that she is
is easy impose upon. She's idea OF the
value of money"
Cannot her father began.
minded. and he once was such strong minded
business Since his last breakdown he's
just child and depends Barbara-Miss Car
stars--for ererything.
Does he still own the granite quarries""
asked.
Alas! No. They sold after his last
illness. l believe they stolen from him
by legal chica ntry--but what can that
poor child and old fool like do?"
Hasn't she Il lawyer VINO Could"
'She had. but / believe mes a scamp. He
hush" she put her finger to her lips enjoining
silence
A door opened and Barbara Carstairs came
into the room-To be continued tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03

be the State Treasurer. to be disburstd
to to road contracts--upon audit Of The
STATE Accountants bureau of rosds-tEe
outlined by tho General Assembly In
the statute to be enacted.
II at any time It should become the
build trunk lines. Interviewing. for the
purpose OF erecting an Interstate
improvements 10 be patronized hv iS.
Federal government. It would be essen
local IN nrd practice to coordinate with
upon an irreproachable foundation.
Virginia Will then be In condition to
hands OF the feds1s assistance al the
on proportionatc Distribution.
9, might be well TO add that. follow
IIHsss me constitutional convention OF
the State literally subsidise e lending hies
con,rbu,e to eSs eTSd 1ns, seemed 70
result that her obligations became a
source sou &c, or apprehension--and the prac-
ton OF ISL; 1t was this debt. thus
created, ere that became a dangerous fac
When vT 'Gh. ap ing The war OF 1851 TO e5.
road dc bu ,ihIGG5g that present activity in
1nGeilI.ed seieetiv s"'o draft" m nhe dfs
, lpuIed TO MS old home and former
employment. otherwise he will grad
o oa,ty take tai -; his place in the economic
building by necessity only.
on tho other hand. at a later period.
~ gwen the opportunity. the civil en-
gineers and their assistants OF those
eingaEed In the work OF roadway con-
sIruriion behind the lines OF the armies
IN France and Belgium would be ~
immense value In road problems here.
put would naturally become CON,
tractors as, well as constructors. and
would be able to draw large follow
ing from their associates in men for
machine and labor work
Ihere should DO special provision
made by the General Assembly for sol.
d d who may need assistance to tide
Oyer Inc hiatus period, the integrity
established
You Will find tho concurrent opinion
or the individual members OF tho Cen.
e era Assembly Of Virginia will oppose
any purpose save perhaps primary
schools until the atmosphere clears
EDWIN r. SURBER.
Richmond. Va. April e. 1915.
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terest in its life. The directors of this cor
poration have issued statement on its bust
ness for the first quarter OF 1919, which
shows the smallest total earnings OF any
quarter since that ending June O,1915. The
usual extra" dividend on common stock was
passed. notwithstanding no appropriation was
made out of total earnings for Federal in
come and war excess profits taxes. This
statement does not reflect healthy condi-
tons with the trade was generally i'm
agined. REIMBURSEMENT OF wages and other
costs incident to the continued operation of
the country's basic industries must be
hastened, il unwonted business depression
is to be avoided. The country faces domestic
problems to whose solution it cannot too
s-oh address its thought. if it hopes to
stabilize fundamental conditions which make
Tor national prosperity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
News of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dispatch, May 3, 1862

General Candy Yesterday. appointed the fol-
GUS charges against Burnham .Wardweil., the
Virginia Penitentiary; Brevct Colonel H. b. Hen
dershott. Brevet Major A. B. Thompson, Brevet
preliminary meeting today.
The appointmen It, Of J. A. Knby to be clerk
cancelled by General Candy. The appointment
never been sent to Patrick County
Colonel Il. W. Stone, aid de camp on the STAFF
of General stoneman and aiso of General Webb
and we'll known member OF the board TO
recommend state officers, will leave Richmond
today for California
General Lee will reach Washington this
morning, and has an appointment meet Pres
ident Grant and confer with him relative to
in Washington Of Hon. Montgomery Blair.
The sales OF leaf tobacco at the Tobacco Ex-
change have been very large all Of this week
The breaks OF fine yellow wrappers have been
larger than for several months past and the
manufacturers have shown eagerncss for
them that caused the price. TO go up consider
ably.
The highest store rent paid In Chicago is
$50. 600 and II is not the finest building in
the city either It's the location that makes IL
valuable
New York the other day for $3.50 a piece.
Tho first days sale OF tickets for the peace
jubilee at Boston brought In $4,000.
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Voice of the People.
Letters must give the name and nd.
urea. OF the writer. Name will not be
published IL writer so requests.
Virginia and Good Roads.

virginia md Good Roads.
To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir.-RefcrrinG to your editorial in
the issue of April 81. In which you
affirm that Virginia as whole will
be disappointed II tho road program
is not inaugurated without unncccs-
sary loss OF time" I am inclined. with
case. At the close OF tho War Be
tween the States. 1861 TO 1865. Virginia
found herself burdcned. in addition TO
the task OF rehabilitation, with debt
OF s45.Oo0,p0O. without resources except
such as had TO be created 10 meet this
obligation.
The subject matter, after political
restoration to the Union. Of this debt
with it's adjustment and settlement
s snsase fo- the po,i,isa assoests Of the
fabric Is not yet drawn from the loom.
some details with West Virginia hang
nearly. three-quarters OF n century yet
to e2tinGuish it in fnality.
men ne; , who rememeer The story Of it,
with enormous debt. which may be-
come dangerous factor as we'll as a
burdensome tax at some inonportune
moment in the political and social life
OF the county and state.
In principles. county road systems
lines. Trunk lines parallcling a rail-
way are competitive II is true. and in
this sense have some. advantages to
full competitors for long distance
hauls. Hence, the building of trunk
woud oa2 bene iss ass,r
which, all things being even. would be
desirable,
There are many counties in the State
which aggregate very large amount
when applied TO the entire STATE.
Which 3, in the he. abstract. must ,. counted
ties anew with taxes would be 4 double
charge for the same purpose.
Thcrefore. the trend OF endeavor in
there should be a constructive plan.
4 county system OF road building is
hes, il ~ by the spiders web,
the railway stallion. The need for "a a
te1ar Station WoSS t denen to any par.
radius OF influence. Hence. the frst
and greatest problem is disinter-
ested and competent survey, to de.
termine the essential mileage and prob-
able cost, disregarding local prejudice
or desire; In many cases a we'll
cient, and with the probable reroutine
at later. period in view.
After the survey and determination
liminary survey the cost of construe-
ton could be- reasonably computed.
1t would then become the duty Of the
bond issue or direct taxation
To guarantee the integrity of the
system. which might be done by broad.
ening the scope of the State account
ants office-!adding bureau of road
been to intrust these funds to the s,,a
peryisor and road commissioner Of the
magiss ssnt oil dsstaGt.who should. in
capacity.
The custodian Of these funds might
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
by DAVID #. HOUSTON,
Secretary OF Agriculture.

During tho war It was necessary to
Surtaii road, operations
transportation. materials and the re-
auisite services. Now that the war is
ended the situation has changed. and
the work will be actively resumed and
vigorously prosecuted. outstanding
the fact that conditions are still alb
normal In some respects. especially
and sSppe to the nr se 6 Of
that the people of the nation can walt
ior prices to recede before beginning
will add to tho difficulties instead OF
Tightening them.
The Congress at it's latest session
not only made available from tho Fed
TOT TOT, road ha construction in cooperation
WIN me states. but also made some
important amendments to the Federal
aIu ROAD act. These amendments will
nave tho effect Of greatly lessening the
ai!ncultles or selecting and construct
Ing needed roads,
me amount Of Federal funds avail
able for road building on April / was
more than s72.9o0.00o, which. under
me law; must be matched by at least
ing a total OF s145.so0,0oo, Including
eppro1imately ss.s0O.o0o from Federal
ana ,inna state 1a sources FOL, roads in the ma
additional OF Federal funds viii he
come available for general road mir.
poses and $4,000. 900 FOR national IT. 1du forest %
"uH' "HiCH' Win equal contributions
mon n sleS.ooo,ooo for Federal aid road
Work, making an aggregate sum of
s343,Soo.ooo for the calendar year.
In other words. in 1919 program for
,n ala road building Is greater
ing acknowledgements In this country.
~ LII rs SO great. In fact that tho States
VIII undoubtedly defer taking up part
OF the Federal funds until 1920. because
experiences contracting and engineer
ing organizations must be developed
from the stagnant conditions OF the
war period before any exceptional
amount OF road building can get under
way.
The States and their civil subdivi-
sions aleo will carry on a large amount
OF road work with Federal aid The
extent or this Is uncertain and will de-
pend upon local labor, Industrial and
Agricultural conditions. The present
; taSn ATE ms are that approximately
The Federal aid road act, as amend
ca. places only three limitations on
the type OF road TO he constructed n
provides that the roads shall be Sub
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-05-03
Books and Authors.

m NIL, rs co%pany IS Katrina '' Trs Mis
ti mfth 20 9TH. The Walls" play Of the
which Mrs. Trask brought to lier earlier iir
drama; The Mighty and the Lowry"
Without the Walls" as "a Play to Be
Read" implying thereby that ii Is not
su,t q for production. However that
inspiring reading.
Wright Kaufman CThe Macauiay Com
p pa New Iork): is a delightful love
Epounds az afga an the picturesque back
young American, handsome, witty
and sI daring-and a beautiful girl. at
body knows whence, meet. and encoun-
&c Ter er, remarkabie experiences. There is a
s sn ngscr perfume strange language;
an adventurous pursuit. The humor is
OF OF the best. and Is distinctively Ameri;,
will delight you!
Rodgs: author Of "BonHie May and
reef 10 readers weary Se Of V the
war and the sophisticated sort OF fc-
n lion. Two men come to the lonely
since the death OF her parents Both
men T are in trouble, fugitives from the
Then Sd,b for wldey
sheltering one of them. The picture of
her. sitting calmly in the door of her
cabins with her shotgun across her
knees. blufflng the searching party-for
the man they want really isn't inside,
though she wants to make them think
he is.-will long linger in the mem
CRY. And in the end the girl and one
quite Of the right osy DSS
lished by the Scribners on April 2a.
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Once Overs, One a Day.
Moving 10 q New Home.

II you can find place to go you are going
10 move this spring.
Before you tear un and rack. suppose you
put 1t in safe deposit vault tin you are settled
suspicious and you'll have less chance OF losing
some OF your valuables.
Sec that the pronGs OF your diamonds are
worn on--da monds need resetting once
in a while.
See that you have all the parts of your cleo
trio articles, and II any OF them need repair
have II done while you are busy with the trans
fer Of your stuff.
Send rugs to be cleaned and curtains to be
done UP before you leave tho old place and to
be returned to the new home: which means free
but perfectly legitimate delivery, and you do
not have to bother with packing them.
Sec that your insurance is made out to meet
conditions in the new home. and don't forget
just what to do abou, the gas water and cleo
trio meters.
There are lot Of things which II attended to
in time and In the proper order lessun friction
and facilitate matters get your head work.
ing to save your heels on moving day.-Copy-