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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
LIQUOR is
CONFISCATED
Eight Persons Arrested by Fedeal
Agents In Raids During Night
In Various Parts Of
City.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DES MONIES, Iowa, July D.
Seven men and one woman. mostly
negroes. were arrested and a large
quantity of liquor confiscated in
raids by federal agents in various
parts Of the city last night and early
today.
According to Hal Sherwood. head
of the federal agents here, announced
today he had enough evidence to
convict most Of those arrested for
selling liquor to soldiers.
Several alleged dope sellers we're
also arrested and small quantity
of cocaine and morphine confiscated.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
So He Didn't Die.

LONDON (By Maid The hous'
ing problem is one that confronts
not only Londoners but the 1nhabl-
tants even of the smaller Villages
throughout England.
In inc Midland village recently,
when the news spread that one OF
the old inhabitants was likely to die
no less than six people went in one
day to the landlord to bespoke" the
cottage.
The old man heard what had hap
pened and at once began to gel
better,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
Roosevelt In Politics.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Seryice.l
MINEOI4A, l.. l., July 2--Lieut. Col
oneI Theodore Roosevelt has thrown
his hat In the ring" according to an
announcement made by Edward j..
Conlin chairman Of the Oyster Bay
republican town committee today
Colin said Roosevelt had agreed 10
accept the republican nomination TOT
assem- bIyman from the second ois-
trict of Nassau county.
According to Colin Roosevelt mada
his candidacy conditional on not en-
gaging in a fight at the primaries
Roosevelt attended meeting of the
town committee today and was said
to have outlined his position.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
PORK AND GRAIN JUMP
TO NEW HIGH FIGURES

packers dropped out OF the market.
confident that reaction would fol-
low.
Grain futures scared IN sympathy,
with hog prices. They gained all the
way from u to three cents.
All Records Shattered.
ST. LOUIS, July 2.-Hog records
Of all western markets were shat
tered today when sales Of s22.fo were
recorded on the live stock market
here this morning. The previous high
market was reached early today,
when quotations on the Chicago mar
Net hit S22. The former record hero,
was $M.S5, -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
Either Wilson or Taft.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
MILWAUKEE,, Wis. July e
Woodrow Wilson or W. H. Taft
would be acceptable to the National
Education association for secretary
of education if that position is Gre
ated. These names led all others In
discussion among delegates of the N.
E. A. President Treyer said he
would be happy if either Of the two
men could be prevailed upon to &C
cept the position, but stated that the
new cabinet position must be kept
out Of politics.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
c R-34 Largest Airship in World, Speeding
Along at Forty Knots an Hour, With
Wireless Reports of Progress.
NIL LAND ON THE FOURTH OF JULY
me American Officer on Board at Invitation
of English Navy Which Has No Doubt
as to Success of Journey.

! pacity,' he said. I'VE can commune
cate over radius of about 200 miles.
The antennae drop 400 feet below the
deck"
A British non-rigid machine es-
corted the R-34 as far as Ireland,
Crew Excited at Start.
EAST FORTUNE, Scotland, July Q.
The British dirigible R-34 which
started for America at 2:4O o'clock
this morning is speeding today toward
America on the first transatlantic
flight of a lighter than air craft.
Bugles sounded at 1.27 calling the
ship from it's aerodrome At 1:47 the
dirigible was III position to fly. AS
searchlights lit up the sky tho crew
were employed to bring the dirigible
from It's shed.
AS the great adventure neared the
crew became vfsibly excited
Lieut.. Commander Zachery Lands
downe, of the United States navy,
making the trip at the invitation Of
the British navy, emerged from his
cabin clad in fur and resembling an
Arctic explorer.
Flushed and smiling, he said to the
United Press:
81 feel great I would rather fly
across than travel in boat. The ele-
ments will be smoother and personal
danger does not exist. The weather is
almost ideal
Climbing into his room, he turned
back and shook the hand Of the cor
respondent.
Here's luck" were his farewell
words.
Bound for America the R-34 disap-
peared into the mist soon after 1eav-
ing the ground. Major Scott, COM
mander Of the ship. said he expected
to reach Long Island Friday, the
Fourth of July.
Commander Landsdowne will oe
given the honor Of steering the big
boat to it's landing place at Hazel
hurst.
Final tests of the R-94 were most
satisfactory.
Preparatory to sailing, members OF
the crew rolled up their extra clothing
each man taking complete change.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, July 2.--Bowling along
a speed of forty knots, the huge
Fitsh dirigible R-34 was mode than
miles out on her fight to Amer
at s a. m. 6 a. m. New York
bel this morning.
3The British admiralty received a
|reless from her at that hour CIV
L her location as latitude 1910
Irth and longitude 10,40 west. This
build place her about 800 miles off
b west coast of Ireland.
THE dirigible-the largest in the
brld- began her transatlantic fight
s:4o q. m, takfng the air from
kst, Fortune. Scotland. The wire
Is stated the craft had averaged
rty.fve knots up to- that hour. Her
lightly reduced speed was believed
have resulted from encountering
lad winds.
She had changed her course slight
and was headed little north of
Est.
| Speed Slowed Down.
L0NDoN, July 2.-The British
Figible R-34, which left East For
)ne, Scotland, for America at 2:4O
tlock this morning, wfrelessed at s
m, that at that hour she was in
itude 55.20 north and longitude
40 west, the admiralty announced.
be was making forty knots, in a
Purse west by northwest.
Her speed had averaged forty-five
pots, indicating at the time she
RECESSED she had been slowed
Pwn slightly.
Powerful Wireless Outfit.
EAST FORTUNE, Scotland, July 2
fJust before be climbed aboard the
fS4 this morning, Lieutenant Com
|ander Zachery Landsdowne, U. S.
h who is making the flight to Amer
4 with the British dirigible, gave the
Riloswing message to the United Press
Dc delivered to his four year old
"a, Falkland, at Grand Rapids, Wis:
expect to arrive in the United
Fates in an airship by the end OF
Ee week. l will see you soon.
heerio Dad"
Wireless Operator Edwards said he
kpected the ship would get into COM
(uhlcation with the Harbor Grace
Eation at New Foundland the moment
pe flight was started.
we have q splendid wireless ca
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
$50. 600 Bathing Beach.

rJInfted Press Leased Wire Service.1
DAVENPORT, Iowa, July 2.-The
city council will be asked to issue
bonds to the amount of $4,000 for
the building of municipal bathing
beach.
The Improvement will be part of
$500 900 in new building that Is con-
tempiated by the council.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
President Of Union Says They
are Not Strong Enough
to Fight the Gov
ernment.
BURLEsoN Is BLAMED
konenkamp's Statement Takos Post
master General to Task for
Using Government
Agencies.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO. July IS. ]. konen-
kamp, president Of the Commercial
Telegraphers Union Of America at
noon declared the striking tele-
graphers of the Western Union and
Postal telegraph companies will go
back to work this afternoon.
1.-THE strike was declared Oft be-
cause we are not strong enough to
fight the government, as well as the
companies" Konenkamp said
4 Konenkamp issued a statement In
which Postmaster General Burleson
was taken to task for "marshaling
the government agencies to fight
against the workers. "and his party
must bear the blame"
With Burleson aiding the companies
In the strike, violation Of the law
against sending kilograms from city
to city by trains and through the
malls was permitted, the statement
read.
I'VE have been .doubly unfortunate
in having to deal with Burleson, as
government representative" said the
statement. THE combined forces are
too strong for us. But this fight will
continue along legitimate union lines.
We are not beaten and we will carry
on until our rights are established.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
Hog Prices Climb to New
Record of S22 on Chicago
Market Today.

limited Press Leased Wire service.l
CHICAGO, July 2.-Hog prices
climbed to g. new record Of S22 per
hundred pounds here today.
The opening of the market found a.
rush of buyers and prices jumped Is
to 35 cents above the general mar
ket of yesterday. Several Of the big
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
Twelve Wero Killed.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Servtce.J ]
DUNKIRK, N. Y. July 2-The death
list as the result Of yesterdays rear
{ end collision here between two New
York Central west bound passenger
trains today stood at twelve. All but
one man has been identified. Twenty
live were injured.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
arasshopper Coolies.

CADILLAC, Mich, July 2.-"Coo-
ties are keeping grasshoppers on
the Jump around here. Examination
showed some hoppers to be covered
with red lice. which entomoioglsts
saw will eat up the grasshoppers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
|ome Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

unlted Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO. July 2.-Gustav Hass-
y Stranger in the city. said he will
tay at home after this. He had
sren mere only fifteen minutes be-
pie ne had an argument with three
'aians and was shot three times.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
Sherlock Arrested.

NEW YORK. July 2.-Whliam
Klien hired by the subway to look
out for pickpockets. Sherlocked SO
assiduously that he was mistaken los
one of his intended victims ana
pinched by a real cop.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
Greatly Shocked.

BOSTON, July 2.-William F1tz
Gerald certainly was shocked. While
working ON an electric light pole'
1000 volts passed through MIN.
Whereupon he took to the air and
landed safely.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
War Wait Adopted.

NEW YORK, July 2.-"Captain
Elsie Janis, actress. has legany
adopted Mike" Cardi, Belgian war
waif and stowaway. ,..gs
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
called or at I ociock.

NEW york, July Al am ad-
vised that International President 8.
J. Konenkamp will declare the teleg-
raphers' strike against the Postal
and Western Union telegraph COM
panies off at p. m. eastern time.
today" said Percy Thomas, deputy
president of the Commercial Telegra-
piers Union OF America.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
buried In Iowa.

DIES MONIES, July "A heaVy
sale of sbovels is expected folioWlns
Attorney General Havners relnarA s
that "A world of booze is stiii purled
in Iowa. He is not issuing treasure
charts ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
End Of Docs Life.

= 81, LOUIS, July 2.-Spot cared
y y for dogs life. Daily he has
ne TO the tap at the Hyde Park
.eWefy and imbibed. He was killed
~ auto truck after one day of
9 without drink.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
Fifteen Months After.

Fifteen Months After.
KANSAS CITY. Kas., July 2.-Fff
sh months ago Probate Judge Sims
!ered S5 for the first to increase
IL population Of the county. Yes
aaay Mrs. Gladys Thomas ool-
Camel Is Dead
,U.,hLAHOMA y, CITY, Okla, July a.
|.snough he could go days without
uh' Pole" camel, at the local
IL could not face an endless ma
|ouai drouth. He is dead this morn
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02
Crew Excited at Start.

CONTINUED ON page ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-02

The Telegraph Service of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
Quite New
II Cotton BlOuses

are in Autumn styles and not ex-
pensive.
One at $3.50 is of fine white
voile with tucked bib effect, front
and back, and three rows of Valen-
ciennes lace.
The other, at $5, is of white or
tiesh-colored batiste, with lattice
beading for its only adorning.
Women will like both styles.
(Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
Store Opens at 9
NeV Silk TricOLette Dresses
Are Still Coming

Literally dozens of styles, and
all are so pretty and with such
excellent lines!
We have just received a really
beautiful model with hand-em-
broidered tunic; another with
panel embroidery down each
side of the. front and one with
wool embroidery in the same
color. There are others with
elaborate designs done entirely
in narrow silk braid.
The new Puritan collar comes
in a very new style. 1t has
point reaching to the waist in
the back and a dainty lace frill
around the neck and in the long
V-shaped opening in front.
So great is the popularity of
these tricolette dresses that the
manufacturers have added to the
color list Cordovan brown, Ha-
vana, taupe, also navy blue and
black. Some have the dropped
First Flo,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
A Huge NeW Shipment of the
Best Hairpins Made

which means a shipment of
English hairpins-has just been
unpacked in the Notion Store.
Not only are English pins the
best, but the pins from the
maker who sends US these are,
we believe, the best in the world.
One hairpin can make a woman
absolutely miserable - these
pins, smooth and carefully fin
ished, are the most comfortable
and satisfactory to wear.
Small packages of invisible
pins, so pins for 8c-and these
are medium and light weight,
crimped and'pins to hold nets.
(aIain Flo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
WHITE Silk
Wv Caps for Babies

These caps are of silk poplin
mostly and are lined, of course.
Some are lace trimmed, some have
rows of shirring, some have ribbon
rosettes and some have embroidery
scallops.
Infants up to 2 year sizes-$1.25
to SETS.
(Third Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
NEW L. r. COrsets
l. " for Fashion
able Loose Dresses

And if any woman thinks the
lines of the corset don't matter
under such a dress, she is very
much mistaken.
The new L. R. corsets are par
ticularly good to give the required
long, slim, straight silhouette. The
materials are pink and white ba-
tiste, pink coutil, broche and a
pretty pink striped material. They
are topless or have low busts, and
there are the right styles for
slender, large, short and tall
women.
Prices from $1.50 to $10.50.
L. R. front-lacing corsets, 50 to
$3.50.
(Third Floor, ChesfnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09

Boxes of crimped pins, 500,
black or brown, SOC.
Assorted crimped and heavy
and invisible pins, 150, black or
brown, 25c.
Larger hairpins, invisible and
heavy, 375 pins, black or brown,
roc.
Heavy concave pins, IL to a
package, 19c.
Heavy black crimped pins,
100 for zoe.
Gold or silver finish hairpins,
invisible or heavy -25 pins, 25c.
:, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
Women Are Decidedly FaUoring
Soft Tdn-COLOred Coats

Such coats being of the finest
vicuna wool or camel's hair,
which looks and feels like the
former, except that it is not
quite so soft.
These coats are very fashion
able and they are the incest pos
sible kind for travelling or sports
wear.
In camel's hair there are two
(First Flot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
From Shanghai, China, NelU
White Wash Silk

being based on the cost of two
years ago, is consequently
very much under today's rating.
Also Shanghai white silk is a
scarce article today in this coun-
try and there are few places it is
to be found.
Blouses, negligees, Innings,
foundations and underwear are
only few of its many uses.
ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09

1t can be used for everything
that Japanese habutai can and
it washes and wears just as well.
The weave, however, is some
what softer and has a slight un-
evenness which is much ad-
mired.
We have received 1900 yards
of this silk, all SO inches wide,
to sell for So yard. This price
(First FlOo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
For Young Women Thinking
of Autumn, Coats

the Young Women's Store has
cases and racks filled with
scores of becoming new styles
from which to choose.
Beginning at $35 for a prac-
tical, good-looking coat of all
wool velour, half-lined with
peau de cygne, with new back
and belted in front, the coats go
on up to $3.50 for a handsome
(SecOnd Flo,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
INA IN TY New
~ Pink ilk
BlOOmer Chemises.

One style at $3.50 is of wash
satin with tucked top and hem
stitching, and much the same style,
in heavier satin, is $5.
Four styles of crepe de chine are
each $5- one with Valenciennes
lace and hemstitching; another
with tucks and hemstitching; a
third with hemstitching only, and
the last with fine narrow tucks at
the top.
All are in flesh color pink and all
have straps over the shoulder. /
(Third Floor, CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09

wrap of rich brown wool of vel
vety texture, with bands and
wide collar of flying squirrel
fur. This coat is richly, en-
broidered with silk and lined
with lovely flowered silk.
Other coats in many styles
and the smart colors, many fur
trimmed, are at various prices
between these extremes.
, Chestnu)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
M aid Will
IL Need a New Out

III
and here are some of the things
she'll need.
Morning dresses of chambray in
pink, green, blue or tan, or striped
or checked ginghams, $685. to IS.
Afternoon uniforms in white,
$685. to $3.50; black, $685. to
$3.50; gray, $6.75 to 81.
And there are aprons, caps and
collar sets in many styles at mod
crate prices.
(Third ElOor. CentraI)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09

good styles, almost full length,
belted, at SIS and $3.50.
In vicuna (the real vicuna)
two models at $115 and $125
and another with large collar
and pockets of Hudson seal
(dyed muskrat) at $3.50 or of
beaver fur at $275. The COM
bination of the Hudson seal and
beaver with the rich tan OF the
vicuna is particularly beautiful.
. CENTRALLY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
Many Lamps and Shades Are
Half Price in the Sale

Not just few odds and ends, but large and varied
assortment of desirable pieces.
We have also collection of of the finest lamps that
have been shown in this Store Artistic affairs of hand
wrought metal in various finishes of wood beautifully deco
rated Prices $3.50 to $4O third less than regular
Fourth N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
The Greatest of All Sales of
Housewares Is at Its
Best Right NOIU

Let any Philadelphian any visitor to Philadelphia
get off the elevator at the fourth floor and give any
amount of time that be spared from five minutes to
two three hours to the inspection of the unparalleled
collection of kitchen, bathroom and laundry utensils
cleaning helps gardening Implements hardware and tools
electrical devices, stoves, ranges, heaters-in short
household utility of every sor-the minutes or the
hours will be well expended
The collection is an exhibition of American house
keeping progress.
During the month of September more than 100000
articles of these classes to be had at special prices
Fine, durable notable utensils of the best description
There is no other such Housefurnishing Store and
there is other such Sale.
Let no woman spend the day in Philadelphia without
delightful visit to the Housewares Store during the
September Sale.
AIarke and oentral
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
Cut Glass Has a NeW and Great
Popularity, as This Sale
Is Shouting

The greatest proof of this is the remarkable demand
for cut glass in the September China Sale.
The character of the glass is very good reason for
it-this, combined with prices that represent savings
of 25 to SO per cent.
All the cut glass in this Sale cut glass in the better
sense.
The crystal is fine and brilliant and the cuttings
handsome and we'll executed.
The variety is immense and there are many pieces
of extraordinary note, such as berry bowls at 49,
Orange bowls at $4.25
Flower vases, 1O-inch size, $685. 12-inch size, S..
Flower baskets, 10-inch size, 81.
Water jugs, 4-pint size, $5.
The whole assortment, comprising hundreds and hun
dreds of pieces for every conceivable purpose ranges
from bonbon dishes at 81 each to magnificent lemonade
bowls at $400.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
The Great Demand for Plain
CO1orS in Floor Coverings

has brought about the making capeng that looks
WELL WELL cleans well and wpriced This ideal combination is
found in
Klearfiax Linen Rugs and Piece Goods
These goods plain blue, and
the piece they 1915
feet wde So yard for $ width
Rugs
9x12 it, $42 9x15 it., $3.50
Sx1O it., $3.50 27x54 in, $3.50
ft, $215O 8Ox6O in, $3.50
&6x76 it,, $14 36x72 in. $780,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
NelU Winter Suits of Mdny
Kinds for Young Women
$40 to $S5

velour with deep shawl collar of
nutria is $3.50.
There are all the fashionable
colors and great variety of
styles.
$40 to $85-14 to 20 year
sizes.
:, ChestnuD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09

There are many new sports
suits, suits of wool burella, wool
jersey and tweeds in jaunty, new
sports models.
There are dress suits of wool
velour, tricotine and twills-a
charming little suit of brown
(SecOnd Flo,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-09-09
WANAMAKER'S
can Ounce of MOther-Wit

is worth pound of -" but it will not take the
place of school and college education.
The human mind is empty furnace unless the
Goals of learning put in it and the fires kept
burning by persistent study.
Natural smartness will not take the place of
well-flled mind to apply the advantage of stored-up
knowledge
little with even little stock of
merchandise in it can do some business but every
good thing grows. The whole of the fourteen stories
of this huge building fronting on four big Streets is
not as large need today for this big improving
business.