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The sun., 1919-08-31
BUILDING INCREASES
IN SPITE OF COSTS
Permits for July Show 224
p. c. Gain Ouer Year Ago.

New construction for which permits
were granted during July. 1919. total
s142.s31,4 a gain of 224 per cent
as compared with the July, 1918, total
OF $4,16l,SS1, according to Buildin0
Age. Out of ia cities reporting, only
seven show losses as against 1877 show
ing gains, This large gain is in itself
of little significance, for during this
period last year Government require
nients were curtailing building opera
tons very considt rably. The total for
July, 1917. however, was about $751;
SEQ, 900, which is nearly a third less
than the corresponding period of 1919.
Eastern cities report a gain of 291
per cent, middle State cities 169 per
cent. Southern cities $40 per cent. and
Western cities 10S per cent.
The really remarkable thing about
construction activities is that the de-
unand is growing in spite OF price in
creases practically all along the line,
Even labor troubles have not curtailed
construction as much as one would i'm
agine, especially in country house work,
where people in many localities are
practically being driven to build homes
owing to the shortage of desirable
apartments and dwellings. In large
commercial work there is a tendency
to hold off until labor troubles are set
tied. as many owners are not DESTROYS
of running the risk OF having a large
amount OF capital tied up in a half I'm
ished building.
There is more than possibility that
wage increases will be granted. raising
the cost of building 20 or even 40 per
cent. In order 10 secure this increase
strikes may occur similar to the recent
ones in Chicago and New York. This
unrest is merely reflection of that pre-
vailing in other lines, and will likely
smooth out when the labor question in
general becomes more settled.
Loans are being made more freely and
the financial situation in general is more
encouraging.
The sun., 1919-08-31
LANDLORD NOT TO BLAME.
Not Responsible for Employees
Dishonesty, Court Rules.

The Appellate Term of the Supreme
Court in a decision handed down re-
Gently decided that a landlord was not
responsible for the crimes or his en-
ployees. provided he had used due care
in hiring them. The case in question
concerned the superintendent of the Cliff
ton, an apartment house at 264 River
side Drive. who engaged an assistant
porter and general mechanic, who gave
elry valued at upward OF $4,000 from a
tenants apartment. In an action for
the recovery OF the accrued rent the ten
ant set up a counterclaim for the value
OF tho Jewels stolen by the employee,
but his claim was dismissed and judg-
ment was granted in favor of the land
lord.
The sun., 1919-08-31
Compact Appearance of Structure Gives No Idea of
It's Actual Spaciousness---H harmony of Building Mate
rias Adds Much Artistic Effect of Exterior All
Home Should Be

in and about New YorS, and the combi-
nation Of materials. stucco. brick and
old fashioned siding, go far to repro
duce the feeling Of nominees charac-
teristic of the early houses hereabouts.
The architects, Forman & Light, are
themselves responsible for the composite
beauty Of the structure as they have
emphasized the old time features to a
remarkable degree, and by adding
breadth without increasing the height
The sun., 1919-08-31
ONLY HOPE LIES IN
ENLARGED OUTPUT
Construction Costs Cannot Be
Reduced Otherwise; Labor
Unrest Menacing.

''More firmly convinced than ever that
the only avenue remaining in the move
ment toward the lowering of building
production. architects and builders are
now urging with all vigor the adoption
of methods that will develop our ma
tlonal resources ana industrial facilities
so that an era of unprecedented effec-
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have increased the primitive charm ten
fold.
The fenestration is particularly good
The low triple windows either side the
main entrance with its fine Dutch door
and side lights, together with the broad
dormers in the roof, all fitted with small
PANIED sashes. and on the upper floor
provided with solid wood shutters, lend
an atmosphere of domesticity that Is
generally appealing.
At the ends of the house the modi-
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Nv HARRIET sIssoN GILLESPIE.

ny HARRIET sIssoN GILLESPIE.
Hospitality is the keynote of this
sturdy Dutch house at Kensington. L. l.,
the home of Mrs Lillian Young Cox.
Every aspect radiates cheer and empha-
sizes to an unusual degree the homelike
features OF the early Dutch type. 1t has
the long sloping roof with the deep
overhang typical Of the old dwellings
The sun., 1919-08-31
"TAD" SELLS DAYsIDE HOME.

Thomas A. Dorgan. Tad" the car.
toonist. has sold his Bayside home 20 a
New York buyer. IT is a half English
timber structure with ten rooms and
three baths on. a three-quarter of ar
acre plot. witih two garages. 1t was
sold by I. q. Nbh. the broker.
The sun., 1919-08-31

COX Ss KNESs nAS SRH gesM.T | ] 80
ARE SO lNP cUI S 70 GIVE Ge PRoPsRY APPEARANCE SIAIE
~ VIEW < SUMNER SISly 7 R c "FoH sENVEe
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
SUICIDE PACT
NOT FULFILLED
Youths Nerve Failed lin and He
Fled When Girl Screamed
as She Sank in
Water

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 9.-John
Shippie, former soldier, and Helen
Steel, Is, daughter of wealthy Los
Angeles contractor, wanted to marry,
but the girls parents objected Last
night the two met to spend their
last evening together and saw a
movie story of lovers, divided in
life. reunited in death. They re-
solved to do likewise.
Toward midnight they met on the
beach near Lurline pier They had
agreed to leap together from the
pier. After farewell kiss and talk
Of their reunion in the beyond, the
girl leaped into the ocean.
The man hesitated Then the
scream of his sweetheart as she
struck the water completely I'M
nerved him and he fed Seeking an
isolated spot, he swallowed a prepa.
ration a druggist gave him when he
asked for poison.
The foregoing is the story told the
police by Shippe, %, wnen ne was
! taken TO the emergency hospital ap.
parently poisoned. Investigation
however. disclosed that the druggist
! gave him harmless preparation in.
stead OF the death fluid, SO Shippe
Is now in Jail while police investigate
his story.
Thus far no trace has been found
or the girls parents by local or Los
Angeles police. There are many dis
crepancies In the story, authorities
say. NO trace Of the body has been
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
To Tie iIp ALI Lines.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
NEW YORK, Aug. 9.--An attempt
will soon be made to tie UP all sur
face, elevated and subway lines in
Manhattan, regardless of the outcome
of the present Brooklyn strike, P. T..
Shea national committeeman of the
Amalgamated Association of Street
and Electric Railways Employees de-
clared this afternoon.
Shea said no date had been set for
the proposed strike, but that it would
begin as soon as more organizers
arrive from national headquarters in
Detroit. Strike leaders said this
afternoon that their union must be
officially recognized before they will
negotiate with Lindley M. Garrison,
receiver.
The Brooklyn Rapid Transit COM
pany was maintaining only skele-
ton service on the surface lines to.
day, but had increased the service
on elevated and subway lines. A
few minor disorders were reported
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09

young kitten in tormenting and De-
deviling the man she loves. Miss
Dana plays this role with a winning
simplicity which is trury convincing
and her natural fire and vvacious-
ness find broad outlet IN the many
sided young creature VINO makes the
world her playroom and men her
toys.
Milton Stills supports the star in
the role of Paul Worden, a charactsr
which provides splendid opportunity
for his distinctive WORK. Others of
note in the cast are Lloyd Hughes,
Alice Knowland, Frank Currier, Lille
Leslie and George King.
Tonight, Woman, Woman" in
which Evelyn Nesbit appears as the
star
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
LOCAL SOLDIERS
WIN IN RACES
Athletic Program Staged by War
Camp Community Service Is
Feature Of Donnellson
Fair.
KiEOKUK RUNNERS GOOD
They Garry of Honors In Relay Race
After Getting Poor Start
Boxing Bout
Popular.
KEoKUK RUNNERS GOOD

DONNELLSON, Iowa, Aug. g.
Yesterday was soldiers and sailors
day at the Donnellson fair, and men
i'll uniform were admitted free to the
grounds and were guests Of the fair
association for the entire day. There
was large delegation of Lee county
soldiers who accepted the hospitality
OF the association, and keokuk sent a
large number of returned service
men.
| The athletic program in the form OF
a track meet was handled by the war
camp community service, for the fair
officials, and proved an interesting
feature Of the day Van B. Hayden,
who is in charge of the w. G. G. 5.
office was sponsor for the pro
gram, and G. W. Danielson, physical
director at the Keokuk ~" was the
referee and starter.
The most exciting event in the
afternoon card was the relay race be-
tween team of soldiers from keo-
kuk and one from Donnellson. Inc
Keokuk tenn won, after overcoming a
twenty yard lead which the first Don
Nelson runner gained from the second
the starting gun was fired. The re-
lay was for half mile and each run
ner made a 22O yard dash.
Lead is Cut Down.
The first Donnellson man got away
with a lead from the start. The three
keokuk runners picked up and cut
down that handicap. SO that Hancock
who ran the last 220 for Keokuk fin
Iished twenty feet ahead Of his Donnll-
son rival. The Keokuk relay team
wa scomposed of George Bartholomew.
Alvin Carlson, Albert Osburg and
WAYNE Hancock The Donpellson
runners were o. ]. Shock, ]. /. Sill, DR..
Saur and DR.. Schuck.
Wayne Hancock for Keokuk won
the 100 yard dash in 10.4, with Alvin
Carlson of Keokuk, second The shot
put was won by George Bartholomew
OF Keokuk with Alvin Carlson second
The distance was thirty-eight feet.
Two boxing bouts finished the after.
moons program These were in charge
iof o. r. Johnston of Fort Madison, and
the big fight between Jack Starr OF
Keokuk and Pat Fitzgerald, which
went six rounds was plenty exciting
for everyone. Both men waded In
and did some hard hammering at
times. The fighters started some old
fashioned haymakers. but both OF
them managed to dodge these sleep
producers. The preliminary was
scrappy one and went four rounds.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
AIleqed Gang Member.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
DES MONIES, Ia, Aug. 9.-James
Whitney, Des Moines stock salesman,
was arrested by postal inspectors
here today and charged with being a
member of the famous Mabry gang
Of alleged fake prize fight and horse
race swindlers, twenty-one of whom,
officials said, were indicted in In.
diana polls.
Whitney denied he was the man
wanted He is being held under $780,
600 bond, authorities said, at the
request of indianapolis authorities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
Troubles Are Settled.

{ United Press Leased Wire Service.1
OMAHA, Neb., Aug 9.-Omaha's
street car troubles are settled. The
car mems union accepted the COM
pany's offer of fiftyGiye cents an
hour an increase Of ten cents per
hour The settlement is temporary,
the men reserving the right to pre-
sent their demands for sixty cents at
the end Of ninety days. The city
council agreed to withdraw it's oppo-
sition to the seven-cent fare and the
new rate will go into effect Sunday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
POEM WRITER
is IN DEMAND
Publisher in Chicago Wants to Know
Name and Address Of Com
poser of Toasts to the
Flag.

to know the name and address of the
author of the poem which is publish
ed tonight in the society column OF
The Gate City. The poem is called "a
Toast to the Flag" and is credited to
Private First Class Hart, Company A.
44th engineers. The publisher in Chi
cago intimates that he has stirring
musical setting for the poem, for solo
and quartette voices. He has written
to Miss Cornelia L. Meigs to ask il
she can help in locating the author.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
MED From Bullet woun d.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
PEORIA, ILL.,, Aug. 9.-John Pick
ereu, Of Des Moines, Iowa, who yes
terday afternoon shot and killed pref
ty 24-yearold Anna Hausee, Of Pekin
Ill. his former sweetheart, in the
crowded foyer Of a store here, died
TODAY at St Francis hospital from g
self-inflicted bullet wound.
The slayer and suicide was in g
state of coma all afternoon and las
night. He refused to divulge his
identity, but friends Of the girl iden
titled him late last night. Jealousy
was given as the motive for the
crime.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
Last Evening Rev. M. E. Nethercut
Spoke at FiftIeth Anniversary
of Swedish Mission
Church.
HOW WE CAN ALL SERVE
Following His Address There Was
Reunion Of Friends and Men,
ber~Speciai Services
Tomorrow.

Fiftieth anniversary services at
the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran
Mission church were held last even
ing in English, with the Rev. NJ. E..
Nethercut of Trinity NJ E. church
as the speaker. The church was
nearly filed and the services were
attractive and interesting to every
one. Besides the church members
there were many Of the friends of
the church who took this occasion to
attend the services.
The opening services included a
song by a class of young girls, and
then Rev. Nethercut was introduced.
His topic was "Faithfulness In Serv-
ice" He told his auditors that the
purpose of religion is service, and
that the coming of Christ meant
service, and that His purpose was to
save from selfishness. Seifishness,
, the speaker held, is the root Of all
sins. Coming to church and sitting
in pew is not service, he declared.
Service means to pick up your cross
and follow Christ.
All Have Service.
1--WE should be industrious in serv-
ice and devoted to service the
speaker said. This means to go out
to the poor, the forsaken, the strug-
Cling and bring to them the glad
tidings of the gospel. None of US
are masters, we are all servants.
Christ is the Master. The teaching
of the Bible is the only answer TO
the supreme cry Of the human heart,
and you get out of religion just what
you put in it. Invest much and you
have great dividend. We all have
sacred calling, not only the minis
tiers. In our service we should put
the church Of God first.
THE way to serve God Is to serve
mankind; inasmuch as We did it not
to one Of the least of these. We did
it not to me- The only one that can
say he has been real faithful is the
one that has neglected nothing in
his service. Put in all that we have
and consecrate it to the service of
God, because the only way you can
see God is through service"
Other Meetings.
Following the address which was
appreciated by everyone who heard
it. C. S. Townsend made short talk
and Mrs. c. j. Lundgren, wife of one
of the former pastors sang a solo.
After the service there was happy
reunion Of the members and old
friends.
Yesterday afternoon the Ladies'
Aid society meeting proved to be in
the nature of reunion OF the mem
bers. Rev j. e. Widen, former
pastor, spoke, taking his text from
Ephesians and his remarks empha-
sized the fact of kindness TO one an
other being essential.
Services will continue in the jub1-
lee celebration with meetings tomor-
row, when there will be memorial
meeting in the afternoon
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
Stock Market Notes


NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-Buyers took
the floor at the stock market opening
today in such force that opening
prices were much higher than veSter,
gay close The strength was reflect
Cd throughout the entire list
onlIeo states Steel moved up q
at 1O3A. Crucible opened at 1851
up 2 Mexican Petroleum, 176, up /;
S sessl Leather, SO, up IA; Reading,
60, up US; Baldwin, los, UP 11a;
Marine Sc, up La.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
DIARRHOEA
Quickly Cured by
WAkEFIELD'S
Blackberry Balsam

Wakefield 8 Blackberry Balsam has
been the surest and safest remedy for
Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera Infan-
tum and Cholera Morbus for 72 years.
While it is quick and positive in its
action, it is unlike other remedies in
that it is harmless and does not con-
stipate. It simply checks the trouble
and puts the stomach and bowels in
their natural, regular condition. OF
the millions Of bottles that have been
sold, never has case been reported
to the manufacturer where cure
was not effected when directions were
followed, even after other remedies
had failed. Every home should have q
bottle or more on hand ready for sud
den attacks. Full size bottle. Acc
everywhere.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
HUSSEY DEAD
AT EIGHTY-SIX
Iowa Pioneer Poet and Author VINO
Had Lived in Des Moines
Since Year of
1865.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Aug. p
Tacitus Hussey, Sc, Iowa pioneer
poet and author, died in Des Moines
this morning Mr.. Hussey lived in
Des Moines since 1855. He was
author of big Bend and Other
Poems" and "Reminiscences of Early
Des Moines," the latter not yet off
the press. The funeral will be held
Monday in Des Moines.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
K. c. COUNCIL
HAS EXCURSION
Many Local People Enjoy Ate rnoon
Outing on River on
Steamer Sidney
TODAY

A large number Of excursionists
went to Fort Madison this afternoon
on the steamer Sidney on the outing
sponsored by De LaSaIle council OF
the Knights of Columbus. The day
was an ideal one for an excursion,
and the knights were hosts to very
large number of pleausre seekers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
New york Comment.

NEW YORK, Aug. Accommodating
on the presidents speech, the Even
ing Mail said:
1.-THE features of the message are
those that disclose the power Of the
government to deal with the evil
under existing legislation.
1T now remains for the govern
ment to employ to the full extent and
with the utmost vigor the instru-
ments for relief already in it's
hands"
The Post said:
THE president powerfully sets
forth the evils with which he asks
congress to grapple His descriptive
words Will find the widest echo"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
Prominent Indiana Farmer
Cured Of Rheumatism by TAX.
ing Number 40 for the Blood

Newburgh, Indiana, April II, lsi''
81 suffered with rheumatism for Se'
eral years and tried numerous rem'
dies with little or no benefit. Nuni
Der 40 For The Blood was reco I'll
mended to me and / have used III o.
six bottles and am entirely cui tbs
and have had no symptoms OF s n,
disease for over two years. rl an;d
Stacer. Number 40 encourages i Ia.hv
elimination Of morbid and unneai'r =,
products used In the treatment IN IN
chronic engagements of glands an.
goitre, nodes, tumors, chronic s- er
largement of the spleen ana Ns oor.
Encourages the flow Of bile ana IN
reefs catarrhal conditions. usea nm I'm
advantage in eczema and skin M v.%p
lions of whatever character, Ind
by J. c. Mendenhall. Evansville Inv
40 years a druggist
Sold by McGrath Bros.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
EXCURSION LATE
RETURNING HOME
Warsaw Odd Fellows Carried Large
Passenger List on Trip to
Quincy Yester-
day.

The Warsaw Odd Fellows annual
excursion to Quincy yesterday carried
about 1900 people from Keokuk, Ham
ilton and Warsaw. The boat made the
trip to Quincy arriving there at 1:30
o'clock In the afternoon and left there
about $50 o'clock. The excursionists
did not arrive in Keokuk until 2
o'clock this morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
MOVING PICTURES.
At the Hippodrome.

Tonight Beatrix Midialend In Just
Squaw," wonderful story laid in
the golden west. Also Harold Lloyd
will be seen ON the same program in
one of his newest comedies. Harold
always pleases. Don't miss this one.
There's a big laugh in store for you.
Tomorrow evening, Margarita Fish
err as "Trixie Darling" Broadway
chorus girl, who flashes first upon
our vision doing specially act In
one of the scenes of "Oh, Chicken"
Dainty, sprightly and shapely, she
sets off to perfection a bewitching
costume of chiffon and satin, with a
fur-edged skirt about as long as a
minute. Like a very queenlet Of the
stage does she tickle-toe her way
among the really-truly chorus girls
whom Director Neill engaged special.
~ for the production. Also Bill Par
SONS comedy.
Monday, big double bill, Tom Mix
in Days Of Daring" and Fatty Ar.
buckle in THE Indians Sweetheart"
Laughs and thrills galore.
Thrilling Western and Com edy-Drama
This is bargain day with big B
at the Grand. For one regular adj
mission price, Broncho Billy appears
in "Shootin' Mad" a new western
drama, originally in five acts, but cut
down to three-now three reels of
continuous punch and rapid-firs ac-
! ton, excitement in every foot of the
\ film.
Also tonight. 1.-THE Final Closeup
a comedy-drama with Shirley Mason
as q girl working in a department
store who longs for life as she has
seen it in the movies" To get a
short rest, she pretends to faint, is
seen by reporter, sent there to
write up working conditions, and
things begin to happen with a rush.
Receiving some unexpected cash, the
girl HES to fashionable resort, in
ours the jealousy of society belle,
has her money stolen and catches the
thief in thrilling manner. Also that
reporter keeps bobbing up again.
t'The Final Closeup" really comes to
pass lust like it happens in the
movies"
Tomorrow and Monday the well
liked and winsome Vivian Martin
viii entertain at the Grand in a new
one of her wholesome comedy-dra
mas, "The Home Town Girl" It's
good picture. On the same program
a new Sennett comedy, Loves False
Faces" with Marie Provost, Others
OF the now famous Sennett beauties
Chester Conklin and Harry Grtbbon
At the New Colonial.
Satan Junior" is the latest Metr
play to add 10 the long list of sue
cesses already achieved by Vol
Dana. This play, which will be tn
feature at the Colonial theatre SUI
day and Monday, is an original stor
OF spontaneous and hearty coined
which brings out to great advantag
the versatile talents of this littl
star.
The story is that of a spoiled chill
af l1ylffy who "a no paruarea 90
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
Copper Market sIumps.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9--The copper
market has slumped half cent within
TIE last few weeks. Metal for delivery
in September is being quoted now at
"A cents. with others at 23h.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09

Failure of orders from abroad 20 l ,aa
teralize is one of the princlpai III,
sons given for the decline, WIN zinc.
rate Of foreign exchange anu .endi.
lance to export under these '0
tons another.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-09
LADIES

When irregular or delayed. use TIL
umph pills. Safe and always de-
pendable Not sold at drug stores.
Do not experiment with others. save
Write for Relief
and particulars, It's free. Address:
National Medical Institute. Milwau.
kee. Wis.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1919-07-19
Ia CRUZ ROJA EN- CAMUY
nforme de Ia Seccion del Servico del ogar Auxilio
Civil Rama de Camuy

Este Comite Local del Seryicio
del Hogar y Auxilio Civil de la
Cruz Roja Americana presto su
gran concurso a las vfctimas de
la INFLUENZA consiguiendo del
Honorable Departamento de Sa.
nidad la installation de un hospi-
tai provisional para la asistencia
de los atacados por tan terrible
epidemia, obteniendose la vez
del Comite Executive del Servicio
del Hogar, la suma de cien d6la-
res los cuales fueron repartidos
entire los enfermos en- parties pro.
porcionales.
Todo el trabajo llevado a cabo