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The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
EIGHT JURORS
! DRAWN TO TRY
SEN. NEWBERI,
Government Expects "
Will Be Completed b
Tonight.
IoU1zzNG CUT sHosr
Both Sides Indicate Case m
Questions Asked the
! Talesmen.
QUIzzNG CUT SHOkT

Grand Rapids. Mich ian ~
Eight Jurors had been tentatively
accepted tonight In the trial OF
United States Senator Truman H
Nevberry and La others. charFed
with conspiracy in illegally expend-
ing funds TO obtain Mr. Nevberry-s
election over Henry Ford Two OF
the eight probably VIII be subject
TO peremptery chzIIenses-
The alacrity OF the fury seIecron.
was surprising. both TO tn. detense
and government attorneys each
side having forecast that the other
would occupy hours in quizzing
every tAlesman- On ad5ournment
tonight ft seemed probable that the
jury win be completed by tor,orrov
night
Juror No IL was the nrst drawn
from the ballot box. the hauir an
nounced. cansing Judge Clarence
Sessions and the audience consider-
able merriment The court an
nounced the hoodoo was broken.
however. when he said the baiIIn
misread the number. II should have
been IS.
Frank Ford OF Kalamazoo. was
the only defendant not present
when court opened He viii be
given the proper time to report and
IL he is not here then. oricers will
be sent after him said the Judge.
Qaestfons Asked
The principal questions asked pros
pective Jurors were designed 70 ,.r
II they were acquainted with dc -g.
ants; what their political act,
were during the campaign Of
when the alleged frauds took
and what their attitude was &c ~
enforcement OF the Laws Iimftin
amount Of money which a cGns
may spend in a campaign. m
it q crime to purchase votes f
making it a crime to use the me
defraud.
! The inuuisition 20 which each
pective juror was subjected 81
indication as TO the general
OF battle Of both government and de-
fense. The Federal attorneys will
strive for convictions by presenting
evidence that Senator Newbe-ry was
icognizant OF the expenditure Of a vast
sum OF money TO bring about bis
election and that his campaigu back
ers not only oonspired with the Sen
money TO influence votes in his behalf
On the other hand IL appeared ffou
the questions put TO the tzlesmen.
the defense will insist that Senator
Newberry did not spend
that he h -s-l..- -
paid out Z 81 =
will hc a- --.. a ... f-Hlr~
spiracy b "a 90. .n-a a-
trial with ...-- f-r
statute only limits the mon,
or directed TO be spent by the cando-
date himself
VIII Ac~sse Pers.
II appears likely also that the de-
fense viii -''---'~ that Henry Ford
and his bean
active in l. Eo- 49,
trial.
Tho FIR
ment. u
summon. ~ssr
ington. Through several OF these. e..
is believed. Frank c. Daily. Special
Assistant Attorney General. will en-
deavor TO prove that Senator New
/ berry was in close touch with hts cam
: paicn organization in this STATE. and
| that he knew OF tho expenditure in his
behalf Of between half a million and
million dollars.
| Tho defense will have ~ least t-t
witnesses. Many others besides the
respondents will he called Is tho
promise Tho prospect Of VOLUMES 81
TESTIMONY on both SIDES assures a trial
| of several weeks al least
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Step A. L. lies; Eve !
Men a Chance at Religion
an, HcrnId I.ee.ea Wiz B

Cincinnati. Ohio. Jan. "A confer
ence of Presbyterian Church Lenders
has been called here for the announced
purpose of giving mere man a chancs
TO get religion" II Is declared that =
the past too much attention has been
paid TO women by the church. 20 the
neglect OF the spiritual wants OF the
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tHsuse His immoral Films.

The House yesterday passed bill
to 8 prevent ehipment in Interstate
commerce, of indecent and Immoral
moving picture ninss -
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First l. ". W. Effort FaiI,.

Montesano. WASH. Jan. 3.-The de-
fense Of the eleven alleged 1. w. w.
on trial for murder today failed In
their efforts to force w. B. Abel on
The Washington herald., 1920-01-29
Tells of Personnel.

Pursuant to the resolution of
the Republican National COMMITTEES
at its December meeting. there Is
being indicated a special advisory
on policies and platform.
This committee consists of the
twelve members of the National
committee heretofore appointed
and about one hundred men and
CONTINUED on PAGE EIzvEN.
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Westernaan's

Sketckes from LIZ
Appear Every Ssnday IN
The Washington Herald
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

say on the designations. but it is gen
orally understood that friction be
tween the commission and council
over Interpretation OF the one-way
road ordinance and the passage by
the council of a resolution abridgine
the powers of the commission in this
respect caused the resignation OF the
cemetery board.
Recruiting office for Battery c,
Keokuk's new company in the ma
tional guard, will be open until y
o'clock, in the Chamber of Commerce
offices, tonight. Major Lambert will
be glad to meet any man who wants
to enlist in the battery any tina be-
tween 9 a. N. and 9 p. m.
"A number Of people are afaitins
Of the opportunity offered
this week by the Keol1uk public IL
brary in the matter OF choosing chill
dren's books for Christmas. The IL
brary is observing "Children's Book
week" and has on display at the
building a great many books which
NAV be suggestions for parents who
want to purchase books for their chill
dren's library, but do not know what
to. get.
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\ The, f
HAnlILTON GATE c WY
Is s; HAMILTON, H. NOV = Is
The
HAMILTON, ILL.,, NOV. II.

The death of Mrs Nichols occurred
Tuesday morning after long illness
extending some weeks. She had most
patiently borne these last weeks of suf-
fering, lovingly cared for by her
daughter, Miss Gertrude. Mrs. Nichols
never had fully recovered from the
shock of the death of their only son,
Harry, whose passing occurred a year
ago. Gradually her hold on life lessen
ed until her release came Tuesday
morning and the tired and careworn
body was at rest. She leaves besides
her aged husband, two daughters, Miss
Gertrude Nichols and Miss Blanche
Nichols of ST. Louis. Funeral SER
vices was held from the home We'd
nesday morning at ten o'clock, with
interment beside the son in lakewood
cemetery. The sympathy of many
friends is extended to the bereaved
family.
The Parent-T Teachers association
held an interesting meeting at the
assembly room of the high school
Tuesday evening After the program.
which consisted of very clever pro-
gram by the students, followed by a
talk by Miss Susan Wilder, social
hour followed and refreshments were
served in the domestic science ROOM
Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Reese were
Quincy shoppers Wednesday.
A large crowd from Hamilton attend
ed the Bird Of Paradise" at the Grand
opera house in Keokuk Monday even
ing.
Messrs. A. D. Barber. B. c. Crondir,
Willard Waggoner and Lester Par
sons, returned Monday from weeks
hunting trip at Lima lake.
Bert Byers is visiting his family at
this place.
Misses Edith Gray and Wilma Roth
spent the weekend in Macomb -
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Dsi,y Stock Letter.

limited Press Leased Wire SerVice.l
NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-The New
York Evening Suns financial review
this afternoon said:
The stock market was badly unset
tied in today's session by bear on
slanght On the specially list almost
fron> ~ beginning. The standard
rails and industrials resisted pressure
and displayed not a little potential
strength, but it was scarcely to be ex-
pected that they should stand up
against an organized raid in the al
most total absence of support.
Losses of to points were sus'
tanned by the miscellaneous shares.
The steel group held its own well
through most of the first hour and
then gave way reluctantly. There
was a hardening tendency in. the mid
die of the afternoon, when Saal money
was marked down to seven per cent
after having ruled at the renewal
nate of s per cent up to tsat time. But
it proved only temporary stop gap,
and the DOWNWARD course was resum
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

guests of Miss Florence Blooming
stock, who is attending the normal
school there.
Mrs. Ormsby has been confined to
her home with severe cold the past
week,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gray have IS
sued invitations for a reception Friday
evening, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Rayburn Cray.
Paul Gerard has bought out Will
liam Turner's restaurant and took
possession the latter part of last
week Mr.. and Mrs. Turner have
moved from above the restaurant
into their property recently vacated
by Lloyd Turner.
Joe Simmons has returned from a
several months tour through tho
west. He was very much pleased
with the country and may return in
the spring. ..., .....
n. G. Williams ard family spent
Sunday with relatives in Carthage
The funeral of Mrs. George Howes
was held from the family home Mon
day morning at 1880 O'Clock, Rev.
n. w Evans, of Canton, H., off
,ciating. Mrs. Hurley Moore ana Miss
Code Berry sang sweetlv some ia
vorite hymns. Many beautiful Tow
ers gave token of the high esteem
in which Mrs Howes was held by her
many friends. Interment took place
at Carthage.
The Retailers association held a
meeting at the A G. Denton store
Tuesday evening.
There has been no trace found to
the safe robbery at the Taber Lum-
Der company office Monday night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Stock Market Notes.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Nov. 17.-Stocks
were higher at the opening of the
New York stock exchange today.
Opening prices included:
American Locomotive 35B, up *;
Crucible 10S, up "; Mexican Petro-
leum 1914, up q; Goodrich 4o5s, OF
e; q. S. Rubber So1A, up Is; Gen
eraI Electric 1875, up Il; Chandler
1875, up u; American Sugar 1914,
up q; Baldwin 1o1A, up q; North
ern Pacific s91s, up IA: U. S. Steel
S27s, up Il; Southern Pacific 11fM.
up y
In the early afternoon new lows
were made in Baldwin Locomotive.
Reading and Crucible Steel Other
standard issues were under demand.
The market closed irregular.
Closing prices included:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Business wor,en's League.

The members of the Business
Women's league held their November
business meeting and supper last
night in the dining room of the
Trinity Methodist church. Miss
Catherine Hayes, one of the league
members, entertained the girls with
two splendid readings.
The committees as announced Tor
December are:
Supper-Helen Mills, Helen Nor
gan, Ethel Meyers, Marie Moeller,
Bessie Morton, Nellie Morgan, Ethel
Nelson, Elizabeth Neill.
Social-Catherine Reidy, Esther
Nelson, Mrs. Doggett, Irma Carr,
Pearl Frazier, Jessie Haguewood,
Georgia Jester, Georgia johnson,
Mary Brassil
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

comrades of the grand army at the
meeting Tuesday Mrs. Turner found
the corps in a flourishing condition
with a membership of ninet-six. AL
ter the business session, a social hour
was enjoyed by all present. Refresh
ments of homemade cake and ice
cream were served.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Declaration OF War.

Declaration OF War. a
KEOKUK, Ia, Nov. 17.--We've
declared war against Jack Frost
and you are our allies. We will
declare no separate peace, but
will continue to heap Goals Of fire
upon that gentleman's head until
he's licked to a fragile and sneaks
away We are taking orders from
you. Our Royal coal is the cream
of Franklin County coal. Tel 131.
Evans Coal Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

Mrs. Ortha Turner, department sem
ior vfce-president from Fairfield, was
in Keokuk Tuesday and inspected the
work of the Terrence post of the
Woman's Relief Corps. There was
large attendance of members and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

ed to the point of touching new low
levels for the day. Notwithstanding
that call money was in supply at six
per cent in the last hour the list de-
clined even more rapidly than before.
U. S. Steel dropped below 81. the low
est price since 1917. There was no
apparent effort from any source to
support the market and the bears had
everything their own way.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

FOR SALE--Property at No 205
Morgan; 3 full lots and improve
ments. Can be had at bargain for
quick sale Inquire John S. Sprowls.
Call 1852.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

There are natives m central Africa
who can jump i've feet INTO the ar
from . standing posttfnn
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Liberty Bond Market.

bonds were quoted today as follows ::
31ks, $3.50; first As, $500; second As,
$500; first f14s, S7.70; second f'4s,
S5.42: third f14s, 8s.0s; fourth AIS,
S5.92; Victory 3As, s5.S2; Victory
ANS, 1856
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
ST Louis Cash Grain, Close

ST. LOUIS, No, Nov. 17.-Corn-
No. 2 white, s5c; May, 761sc asked;
July, 77&c asked; December, 742sc
bid.
Oats-No. 2 white, 531kc; No.
white, 53@53kc; May, 52Ac asked !;
December, 4sTsc asked.
Wheat-No red, s2.16@s17; No.
2 red, s210@2.13, No. 5 red, $500;
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

Because of a shortage OF auto
mobiles in Europe, cars are selling
at figures far beyond their actual
NNfuo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

FOR SAI4E-Sorghum nrolasses.
Prices right. w. l.. Finley, Hamil-
ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
kzE}sa><>&5$||
st. Peters Alumnae.

The st. Peters aIumnae will meet
Thursday evening at 1880 o'clock IN
St. Vincent's hall and all members
are urged to be present. The quar-
terly business session will be held
at this time.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

WANTED Cook. Reference required.
Phone 81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

WANTED Middle aged lady wants
position as housekeeper for widow
er. No objection to children. Ad-
dress l. c., care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

FOR SALE-Dresser dining table.
rug and oil stove. Call at 219 50.
10th ST.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

'LOST-Wire wheel and Goodrich tire
between Keokuk and Wyaconda,
Mo Return to Harter Buick Co. Re
ward
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Mr.. and Mrs. sinqleton entertain.
Dinner Dance.

!
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Hamill and
Mrs. David B. Hamill entertained last
evening at the Keokuk club. At $50
dinner was served, covers being laid
flor seventy-f1ve guests. The tables
were decorated with blue candles in
glass candle sticks; smilax and yell
10y chrysanthemums were twined be-
tween the candle sticks, giving very
pretty and artistic effect.
Additional guests were invited for
the dancing, which began at nine
o'clock Agnes six-piece orchestra
furnishing the music. During the
evening supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. l.. Dysart and Mrs.
James Hubbard of Chicago, and Mr..
Craig Shaeffer were out-of-town
guests.
Mrs. David B. Hamill will entertain
at a tea Friday afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Methodist Protestant Society.

The meeting Of the Aid society of
the Methodist Protestant church,
which was to have been held Thurs
day, has been postponed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Luncheon for Mrs. Seymour.

Mrs. E. Carroll Taber entertained
few friends at luncheon at the Keo-
kuk club this noon in honor of Mrs.
John Seymour of New Orleans.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

FOR SALE-Fine corn fodder. Geo.
Cameron. r. 1146.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

No 2 hard, s1.S9; December hard,
$1S51a bid; March hard, S1.7s bid.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
WANTED

WANTED Modern Groom house: not
too far out. With sleeping porch.
Fl. d. Laphan. Federal Bakery. Tel
ephone 551.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS needed.
Begin S133 month: travelling ex-
penses paid. Specimen questions
free. Columbus Institute, Columbus
Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
Mrs Tucker in St. Louis.

| ~ $3.50 eAAkS.
! Mrs Tucker in ST. Louis.
| Keokuk's most popular artist. Mrs
/ George Collingwood Tucker, has not
lyet finished her concert tour for this
Ifall. Last night she appeared in a
recital before the Washington uni
versity at ST. Louis. Mrs. Tucker
will return to Keokuk Thursday, but
Twill be here only short time until
/ she will make a tour of part OF
this state, including three concerts
which she will present in Des MONIES
| the last of this month. Her work
has been more favorably received
| this year than ever before and she
has appeared in several of the largest
cities in the United States.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taber at Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs BENJAMIN Carroll
| Taber will entertain at dinner Satur-
day evening, November 20, at the
! Keokuk club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hombs at G!enwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Hombs Of 227
High street, have returned from
Glenwood, Mo-, where they attended
the birthday celebration of MI.
Hombs' mother Monday, who was
eighty-five years old upon that date.
The birthday anniversary was held at
the home of Mrs. l.. D. Fremon, a
daughter of Mrs. Hombs, and there
were present besides the keokuk
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hombs of
Glenwood and Mr.. A. w. Purdy of
Galveston, Texas, the husband Of
Mrs. Hombs' daughter who died this
fall. Mrs. Hombs has been fire.
'quent visitor at her sous home in
this city and has made many friends
upon those occasions who extend
their congratulations upon her birth
day anniversary.
To Entertain at Dancing.
Invitations have been issued by
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Kiedaisch and Mr..
and Mrs. Cyrus E. Phillips for a
dancing party which is to be given
Wednesday evening, November "a, at
the Keokuk club
Banquet at Y. w. c. A.
One of the events of this week at
the Y w. C. A., will be the banquet
which is to be held there Thursday
evening at $3.50 o'clock in the main
dining room. The guests will include
members Of the Progressive club of
the Geneva club. the young business
women Of the association and a few
OF their friends.
Reservations for plates can be
made as late as Thursday morning
and all of the guests, 10 whom the
occasion is complimentary, are asked
to make their acceptances by that
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Singleton Entertain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Singleton of
1907 Blondeau street delightfully."- en-
tertained sixteen of their friends last
night at their home, the evening being
spent in playing progressive rook |
Refreshments were served and the
occasion was a very pleasant event. |
1t is possible that the guests present
last night will organize into a club
and hold other similar parties at fire.
quent intervals during the winter.
Dinner Dance. !
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Hamill and !
Mrs. David B. Hamill entertained last |
evening at the Keokuk club. At $50 /,
dinner was served, covers being laid |
for seventy-f1ve guests. The tables !
were decorated with blue candles in |
glass candle sticks; smilax and yell |
10y chrysanthemums were twined be- !
twaon tho candle ctirEc Oiyipu , Vow ,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

WANTED-Wculd like to get a
boarding place for girl of Is years
will help With work. Address Girl,
this office.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
LOST.

iLOST-Purse containing four bills.
small change and door key, between
9Th Blondeau and 9Th Johnson. Re
turn to this office. Reward
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

WANTED-Posit as housekeeper
by lady. Address Housekeeper,
this once
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

FOR Rents room all modern house,
GIT n. 9Th. For particulars phone
IRed 256.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

FOR SALE-Used pianos in good con-
dition. sos, s1S5, S215, 1925 and
1898. All good makes. Duncan
Schell Furniture Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17
To Entertain at Dancing.

Invitations have been issued by
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Kiedaisch and Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus E. Phillips for a
dancing party which is to be given
Wednesday evening, November "a, at
the Keokuk club.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

FOR RENT furnished rooms for
light housekeeping. 221 S. 10th St.
Phone B. 1900.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

ster, With winter top; a big bar
gain. Address Car, care Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

WANTED-300 bh good dry new We!
low corn. Diamond Milling Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-11-17

WANTED-Position by stenogra-
pher with two and one-half years
experience. Can give good reference.
Address Stenographer, care this
office.
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FOR SALE

FOR SAIE-We have several good
work horses. viii sell cheap Jas.
Cameron's Sons.