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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
HE WAS BORN
IN kEOKUk
Death Today Of James NJ. Murphy
Who Had Been Lifelong Men,
Der of st. Peters Catho-
lie Church.

James NJ. Murphy, lifelong resi-
dent Of Keokuk. died at the home Of
his parents, 3O2 South Fourth street.
this morning at the age Of forty-six
years.
Mr.. Murphy was born in this city
and was a graduate of St. Peters
school and lifelong member of st.
Peters church He was employed as
bookkeeper in several of the bust.
ness houses OF the city for number
Of years. For the past four years he
has been in the hardware business in
Chicago
He is survived by his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Murnhy, sister, Miss
Anna Murphy, and a brother William
Murphy, all of Keokuk.
The funeral will be held Monday
morning at st. Peters church.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
LEAGUE NATIONS
HEADQUARTERS
London office Has Telephone, Few
Desks and Half Dozen STEM
opraphers In Suite
Of Rooms.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
LONDON, May 81. Temporary
headquarters of the league of ma
tions has been opened here with
democratic simplicity. It consists OF
barren suite of rooms in a building
near the house of commons. There
is staff of half dozen typists. a
few desks and one telephone.
Lord Colum Critchton-Stuart, sec
rotary to Sir Eric Drummond, secre-
tary general Of the league, is in
charge. Drummond is preparing the
provisional scheme of organization
and selecting the personnel OF the
secretariat Among the first duties
of the secretariat Will be to arrange
the first meeting Of the league in
Washington and appoint certain conf
missions which must be set up with
in fifteen days after ratification OF
the treaty, such as the Saar bound
airy commission.
The first public announcement is
sued at league headquarters out
lines the present activities. 1t states
that a number of persons OF differ
ent nationalities who have distin-
guished themselves in international
work have been asked to assist In
working out the plans for creation
OF the secretariat.
Nothing could be more encourag-
ing than the response Of these peo-
ple," the statement said. ut is the
first and finest augury of the success
of the league"
Plans have been made to remove
the headquarters to more suitable
place soon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
VI,GRIM'S PORT
is REACHED
,ne If the New World Fly to Spot
Where Mayflower Left Nearly
Three Hundred Years
AGO,

United Press Leased Wire Service J.
PLYMOUTH, May 81. ~ Having
ecessfully negotiated the air lanes
Im Rockaway to Plymouth, the
berican plane finished its historic
with the motors purring flaw
sly. every man at his station, ap-
fently unwearied.
lhe run across the Bay Of Biscay
i above the bit Of France that
lied westward across the airship's
hrse was made at height OF
but 1000 feet, the airmen said. At
altitude the NC-4 circled the
tbor at Brest, where thousands OF
perican soldiers landed to take
Dir places in the battle line during
war
Leaving Brest, the speeding Nancy
into a fog which blanketed the
)glish channel. Read ordered the
chine to descend to an altitude
only 200 feet, then set his course
Plymouth, directly across the
hnnel.
And so back to Plymouth, from
ich port the pilgrim fathers EN-,
liked in the Mayflower for the new
rld nearly 800 years ago, the sons
the new world flew in their sea-
(ne. A great crowd waited to
leone the voyagers of the sky,
when their ship appeared, rush
toward the harbor, the whistles
vessels in the bay set up a great
eeching, while a crescendo Of
eers arose from the throngs. Many
asetops and the streets and the
n spaces were all a-flutter with
Pdkerchiefs and hats and flags,
wing a greeting to Read and his
IN.
ne weather, which in the early
fhing had been drizzly and dis
raging, was clearing before the
ers appeared. The hum of the
tors was distinctly heard as the
american plane rapidly ap-
ached, three British seaplanes-
escort of honor following close
ma The NC-4 circled the har-
then volplaned gracefully to the
race, making pretty landing out
me breakwaters. Kicking up a
=. smother Of foam, she TAXED to
perrin, navy launch racing
isside, ready to take off her
ne greatest crowd was massed
'ne eminence known as the Hoe,
.here the cheering was loudest
'ne MA dropped to the water.
eneers Kept on, mipgling with
pealam of steamship sirens as
ana his air mariners stepped
atu the U. S. S. Rochester. AS
,eached the deck, band struck
'ousas famous march, "The
a. - ana Stripes Forever" and the
a asn ADMIRAL, Thurby. with the
.ean admiral, Plunkett, by his
odme forward to welcome the
ME- The crews OF the NC-1 and
40 were also there to grasp
aands Of their comrades.
a ns mayor waited to meet the
erma ns at the Mayflower stone.
VOL asu procession through the
,o Vas to take place.
n nhs Walter Hinton, OF Van
H.; H. ONO, seemed to voice the
said. . oi all the NC-4 men when
bss j, we are ready to fly back
'ss The Atlantic
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
Peoria Grain.

PEORIA, H., May 31.-Corn-Mar-
ket 2 to 21kc lower. No. 2 white,
s177. No. 6 white, s1.7415@1.75;
No 2 yellow, s1.77@17S; NO. vel
low. s1.741h; No. l mixed, SLIT ~:
No mixed, s1.77@1.7S; No. 3
mixed. s1.761s No. 6 mixed. $1.75k.
Oats-Market NC higher. Stand
ard CSC
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
on the Road to Recovery.

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: FIFTY
voters have signed the
referendum petitions in North lDa-
l,ota asking for a chance to vote on
the Townley socialtstic laws. 1t is
anparent that North Dakota is rap
idly recovering. Townleyism is get
ting to be past incident every
where.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

MAN with automobile can make $40
to $50 per day calling on farmers
and ruralfsts. Season now on-every
farm house prospect. Kimmel made
$16S in two days. Luecke makes over
500 per week. Harding sells ten a
day-s7.40 profit on each sale. The
Standard Steel Corporation, 499 Vlr-
ginia street, Milwaukee. Wis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR EXCHANGE-160 acre Wayne
county, Illinois, farm all in culti-
walton, good house, barn, good water,
fruit, rich soil; grows IS bu. corn or
30 bu. whea per acre. Price $16,0o0'
has mortgage of $4,000, due years,
s percent. Want to exchange for
hardware or general stock. Frank
Moore, ShelbyviIIe, Ill
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

|ited ' p1 Ambassador to Italy.
|oME MSS MSS Leased Wire Service. ]
bonden May 3O.-The Berlin cor
" that t Q, The Core d'Italia wired
|ann .,ia. Count Won Bernstorff will
|. i'ed German ambassador to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
- =. - - -
FUNERAL NOTICE.

GERNHARDT-The funeral of the
late Adam Gernhardt will be held at
the home of his daughter. 1ll6 Or
leans, Sunday afternoon at 2:5o
o'clock. Burial private.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

|itaS ted with with German Cabinet.
kRIrt,f ess Leased Wire Service !
Garn.. May 31.-Members Of
Ia a. , a. cabinet met with the
u the confederated states vas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
A wiIsonian Paradox.

Brooklyn Eagle: Morning paper
says President Wilson departed Sc
rious, but smiling" Probably care
free, but worried; and doubtless in
haste, but unhurTied.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
FUNERAL NOTICE.

MURPHY-Funeral services for the
late James Murphy will be held Mon
DAY morning at 8 a. M, from ST.
Peters church. Friends invited.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED-Boy to learn trade Must
be over Is. Steady work. Address
S. o., Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

ments and veterinary field unit; serv-
ice park unit 39th and one casual.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR RENT-Furnished room, gentle
man preferred. 315 High. Phone
R-1087.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR RENT-Garage, paved alley, |
cheap. 1872 Franklin. Black 111S
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

PARTY would like to know Of
woman or girl going to California
the latter part of June. Would pay
part of expenses for help with chill
dren. Address Traveller" this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

In 1912 the Independent Order OF
Rechabites was organized LOT the
promotion Of temperance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED by energetic boy
after school and Saturdays. Ad-
dress Boy, Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

MEN-Age IL to So. Experience I'M
necessary. Travel; make secret
investigations, reports. Salaries; ex-
penses. American Foreign Detective
Agency, 215, st. Louis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED pickers. For fur
Their particulars call R. D. Burtfs,
Montrose, Iowa, R. !.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR SALE-6O0 acres in Des Moines
county, Iowa, with 8 sets Of i'm
provements. This land never over
flows and this is the biggest bargain
that has ever been offered. See R.
H. Bowen, Hamilton, III.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED you to know we have the
best bargains in dirt in Hamilton.
Illinois, the booming town where the
largest hydro-electric power plant in
United States Is located. Write U.S.
r. Fl. Bowen, Hamilton. Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR RENT light Housekeeping
rooms, furnished or unfuraished.
800 Concert.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED-To engage strawberry
pickers. Edward Atterberg. Phone
2321-F-3.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

Misunderstanding statesmen who
can sell vending machines; excel
lent side line; large commissions. n
you want independent income write
IL West Poplar ST., Columbus, Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED dish washer at Syngels
cafe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

live, Black 1851 and find out about
these good houses in Keoluk for sale.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED dishwasher at Syngel
cafe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

MEN WANTED for detective work
J. Ganor, former U. S. Govt detec-
tive, Danville, Ills.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED-5 bright, capable ladies
to travel, demonstrate and sell
dealers. $500 to $4,000 per week.
Railroad fare paid. Write at once.
Goodrich Drug Co.. Dept. 362, Omaha,
Nebr.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR RENT--3 upper furnished rooms
for light housekeeping. Enquire
Ills Concert, or phone Red @33.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED-Lawn mowers to sharpen
and repair; will call for and return
promptly; price so cents; work guar
anteed: phone Geo. Talley, Black 429.
lilo Leighton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

NvANTED-At once, 10000 dun safety
razor blades to sharpen at Wood.
bury's. 1104 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnishe ed rooms or
part of furnished house. Call Red
946.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
WANTED

WANTED--Cabinet makers to work
at bench. Large sash and door |
factory. Apply tx" this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR SALE Splendidly located eight
room modern frame, full lot and
double garage, GOT Franklin street:
also eight other modern residences,
north and south side, ranging in size
from five to- ten rooms, and prizes
from $4,000 to $4,000. Will arrange
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR SALE-A business block in
Carthage, ILL.,, all offices and store
rooms, now occupied, with a good
rental. We will sell this property for
less than half what it costs to build
the building. See r. H. Bowen, Ham
ilton, Ill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31
FOR SALE-Kissel touring car in
AL condition. 92S Main.

FOR SAIIE-Hand-made Columbus
buggy; price $40. Inquire of A. j..
Mccormick, over O'Neil's store. 1923
Park street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR SALE-Dodge touring car, al
most new. Would consider Ford,
Overland or Chevrolet in trade. Ad-
dress Dodge, Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

lawn mowers to sharp
en- at Woodbury's: SOC each.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED To loan money on furni-
ture, pianos. live stock, ETC., on
easy payments. Strictly private.
Keokuk Loan Co, over Miller's shoe
store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR SALE new Ford touring car.
Phone 2316-F4.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR SALE-Full blood Swiss bull
coming 2 years old, and fresh cows
Fred Oertel.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR SALE Beautiful building spot
at Fifth and Morgan; fine shade
trees. permanent paving, right down
town, and builder of new bungalow
would always be proud of 1. theIe.
Phone Birdwell Sutlive.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

WANTED Shippers at Seibert's
Cigar store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR Rents room modern house.
Enquire 1903 Johnson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-05-31

FOR RENT-Three frame houses on
Fourth and Cedar; one six, one five
and one two-room houses. Enquire
Mrs. Bunyan, Fourth and Cedar
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
Drops Dead In Store.

James Farrell. 90. proprietor Of a
small store at ZIG Third street
northwest. dropped dead In his store
at 1880 o'clock yesterday morning.
Coroner Nevitt issued a certincate
Of death from heart disease.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
PLAY PINAFORE
AT CENTRAL H. S.
People S National Opera So
ciety Directed By. Rol-
lin Bond.

III. NJ. s. Pinafore." the delight of
our parents and grandparents. will be
n boards of the Central High School
Auditorium Monday evening. Decem-
ber q. when the Peoples National
Opera society-of Washington makes
, is initial bow under the. auspices Of
he Community and Civic Center De-
velopment Department of the public
schools.
The leading comedy role OF Sir Jo-
seph Porter. X. c. b." who hardly
ever used a big. big D." will be
sung by Algernon F. NJ. Greig Of the
British Embassy. The romantic role
OF Ralph" In this most delightful OF
Gilbert and Sullivan operas, will be
taken by NJ. Miner. who was with the
Army of Occupation In Germany.
Mr.. Harry Stevens will appear as
the Captain of the Pinafore." and
''Dick Deadeye'' will be impersonated
by Mr.. Frederick Miller. Mr.. Stephen
C. Ford will sing the boatswain's part.
The Little Buttercup' of this pro-
duction will be Elaine Sebring Ford.
and Josephine" the prima donna
role. will be sung by Miss Estelle
Murray. Agnes Charnstrom will be
seen in the role OF 'Hebe."
This cast has already been In train
ing several weeks. under the direction
of Mr.. Rollin Bond.
Admission will be by invitation.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
Appeal to Congress
For Ireland's Freedom

American Friends OF Irish Freedom
laid their case squareIy before Con-
gress yesterday.
In forceful and convincing arsu-
ments they urged this government 20
go to any length. even to the extent
OF war with Great Britain, to assist
the Irish people in their fight for self =
rule.
The appeal for action by the United
States was presented to the House
Foreign Affairs Committee in an all
day session on the bill by Representa-
tive William +. Mason. of Illinois.
providing for an appropriation of S14.-
CIO to pay a minister and consuls to
the Republic of Ireland. Should the
A tacit recognition of the De Valera
government.
Supporters of the Irish cause came
from practically every State of the
Union and represented all the organ
izations in the United States working
for self-determination for the island
nation.
The delegation was headed by JUS
tics Daniel F. Cohalan. New York,
who delivered the principal address.
He was followed by Frank P. Walsh.
one OF the American spokesmen, for
the Irish cause at the Paris Peace
Conference. Representative Mason.
author of the bill. discussed the meas
ure from the viewpoint of its effect
or .'~ relations of the United States
and Great Britain. contending that its
passage could not be considered a
hostile act justifying a declaration of
way by the latter country.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
JIMMY" CROOK
IS BUSY HERE
Evidences Return to Old
Form in Lifting D. c.
Windows.

washington's mysterious Jimmy
genius" gave signs of renewed ac-
tivity yesterday. when SIS in cash,
three car tickets and two woolen
blankets. valued at $50, were stolen
from the home of Mrs Sarah Kap-
neck. 765 Kentucky avenue south
east. after a window had been
forced open by burglars tools.
: George L. McCurdy, $3.50 Georgia
avenue northwest. reported the
theft of his Chevrolet touring car
from Seventh and N streets north
west.
Estelle johnson. 1717 T street north.
west. reported her pocket robbed Of a
purse containing 81, on a street car
yesterday.
A Goodyear automobile tire, valued
at $45, was stolen from a car at Sixth
and B streets northwest. yesterday
morning. Daniel B. GoodseIl. 1914
Emerson street northwest, is the COM
plainant.
A coop of chickens. valued at so.
was stolen from in front of the store
of Jacob Voiri. rs Four-and-a-half
street southwest
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13

Frank Presbrey. Parker Sloane. wal
ter Stabler, Alfred stanly and Mrs..
Charles L. Tiffany. directors.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
Six Women Rescued
While Flames Rage

New York. Dec. 12-Six women were
rescued by elevator trips through
smoke-filled shafts to the thirteenth
floor and $50 guests were driven from
their rooms by a blaze which ragged
in the Engineers Club at 81 and "a
west Fortieth street early this morn
ing, doing extensive damage to the
fashionable structure and threaten
ing a spread to adjoining buildings.
1t was discovered that six women
employed at the club who slept in
dormitories provided for them on the
thirteenth floor of the building, had
not been able to get down stairs. Two
policemen. Leo T. Hart. a clerk, and
an elevator man. made an elevator
trip in the choking smoke and helped
the women down the elevator. One
OF the women, Agnes Reynolds. was
partially overcome by the smoke, but
her rescuers revived her.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
ROLLING OFFICE
TOURS DISTRICT
Postal Station On Wheels To Make
Publicity Trip in Residence
Section.
Hello. City postmaster"

Hello. City postmaster"
Send q postoffice to my
front door. please"
---. Yes. a couple OF packages
and a post card. Thanks"
This sort of conversation may act
ually become general in Washington,
now that Postmaster Chance has es-
tablished his ''pos.office on wheels. -
The rolling stations will visit the resi-
Dental districts today for an ''inspec-
ton tour"
Householders will be given an op-
portunity to become familiar with the
new moving mail depot ond examine
the curious truck at close range.
No business will be conducted on
today's trip. the sole object being
one Of publicity. so that citizens will
know the postoffice when they see it
on the streets.
The truck will start out at 10 a. m
and will visit the northwest and
northeast sections of Washington dur
ing the day.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
Shipwrecked Sailors
Brought to New York

New York, Dec. 12.-Twelve ship
wrecked sailors. part of the crew of
the American steamer Council Bluffs,
mined November II off Terschelling,
Holland. arrived here today from
Rotterdam as passengers on the
steamship Cumberland. The Council
Bluffs was on her way from Rotter-
Gam to New York when she struck
4 floating mine and was sunk. The
crew of thirty-eight were rescued by
mine sweepers
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
For Colds or Influenza

and as a Preventive. take LAXATIVE BROMO
QUINlNE Tablets Look for =. W GROVES
signature ON the box. nr--AdV
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
VANS TRIAL AGAIN
POSTPONED; UNABLE
TO COMPLETE JURY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

Criminal Division No. unless other
wise ordered by the Justice presiding
In that division"
This order grants six or seven-day
recess periods to the five other courts
In the District Supreme Court
District Attorney Laskcy and As
sistant District Attorney Bo;itha Laws
seemed determined to fird the twelfth
juryman among the taIesmen who
Will report in Justice Gould's court
this morning in order that they can
begin the trial in earnest Monday
morning.
Believing that prospective jurymen
were afraid that II chosen they would
be locked in the courtroom every
night after the trial. Justice Gould
told them yesterday that this would
not be done.
In the normal order of things,
arrangements and sentences would
have been heard in Justice Gould's
court yesterday.
IL Taiesmen Dismissed.
Thirty-two OF the fifty taIesmen
yesterday reported. Que
OF these. six were opposed to capi-
tai punishment and four to circum-
stantial evidence. three were ex-
cuscd because they had served on
juries during the current year. and
the others were excused or chaI-
lenged for other causes.
Tsong Ing Van. the young brother
of Wan, the accused, who is charged
with presenting a forged check at
the Riggs National Bank. was
again in the corridor of the build
ing yesterday. and while the process
of selecting a jury was going on
watched the proceedings, looking
into the court windows from an ad-
joining hallway.
AS soon as court adjourned and
the prisoner was taken to the cell
on the lower floor the brother went
down to meet him and held a brief
copversation in Chinese.
District Attorney Laskey exam
ined the talesmcn for the govern
ment, and Attorney James A. OShea
represented the accused.
The Washington herald., 1919-12-13
FAITH In LOWDEN
UNSHAKEN ON "HILL"

The refusal OF Mayor Thompson. of
Chicago. TO pledge himself TO Gov
ernor Lowden for the Presidency has
failed TO shake the faith of the ILL
nois members OF the House in the
Governors G-slity to command the
support of a united delegation to the
Republican, National Convention.
The Conrressmen were not inclined
to rublic comment on Mayor Thomp-
sons statements, but Informally all
Of them expressed the greatest con-
tdence yesterday that the delegation
will not be split.
"I am satisfied that Governor Low
den will get the vote OF every dele
gate from Illinois," said Uncle Joe"
Cannon