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The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
OF
 NEW MEXICO IN
 EXTRA SESSION
Called to Vote on Suffrage Amendment-Anti-Red
 Law Planned

SANTA FEE, N. M, Feb 16.-The New Mexico state legislature met in special session at noon today, in re- .sponse to a call issued by Governor O. A. Larrazolo. The principal mat ter to come before the assembly is the ratification of the suffrage amendment to the federal consti tuition.
 Two attempts were made at the regular session of the legislature in the spring of 1919 to give women the ballot in New Mexico, but both of gins According to the constitution of New Mexico, however, the propo- sal required a two-thirds vote of the members in both houses, while only a majority vote will be needed to retify the federal constitutional amendment.
 Unless there has been a radical change in sentiment during the last year, which is hardly likely, leading supporters of women suffrage are of the opinion that the amendment will be ratified without difficulty.
 Tn addition to the suffrage amend ment, the legislature was asked by the governor to pass law to deal with radicals and provi6e khe rec essary funds to enforce the law; to amend the present state income tax measure and to make valid the pres. courts have declared unconstitution- al"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
ACE MADE PRESIDENT

CALGARY. Alta. Feb. 1s.--The Canadian Air Service Associattin. uniting the Air Service Associa- tions of British Columbia. Aleberta. Saskatchewan and Manitoba was or ganized at meeting of ayiators held recently in Calgary.
 Captain Fred Mccall, one of Can- ada's premier aces, was elected the president of the organization. The Provincial associations will remain intact as subsidiaries of the Domin- fen Association.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
SURGEONS TO UNITE
British Takes Lead to Link Ideas of Doctors with Those of
 Foreigners

LONDON, Feb. l6.-London's first tion. of surgeons of the United King dom has just been formed with the object of establishing body compe- tent to speak on British surgery as a whole. It is to be known as the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, and it's first president is Sir John Bland-Sutton. One of the functions of the asso- citation will be to link up British surgery with American, French and Italian
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
PURGE" SCHOOL BOOKS

BERLIN. Feb. 1.-The German school libraries are to be eleansed." 1" that Is. experts will soon begin to eliminate anything that is contrary to the spirit of the new time" All books that are chauvinistic. monarchis tic. militaristic. Bysantinish, national istic and anti-semitic will be ruth lessly removed. A committee has been formed to begin the work i'm mediately.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
TO pIsrUss HIGH COST

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 16.-The high cost of living as it particularly appli- es to ministers and their families will be one of the topics of discussion at the state wide interdenominational conferences to be held in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma simultaneous ly Monday. according to an announce. ment made here. The Missouri con. ference will be, held in Kansas City and the Kansas conference in Wich. ita- The meeting place of the Okla homa conference was not given.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
ARE STORING OIL FOR
 USE OF STEAMSHIPS

LIVERPOOL, Feb. 16.-Develop- ment of the use of oil for ships fuel purposes has led to the set ting aside of more than 20 acres Of land adjacent to the Southern Docks It Liverpool for the storage of oil. t is planned to establish in this area a fueling station that will make Liverpool great oil-distribut. ing center.
 Five of the leading shipping com panies have been allotted portions of the reserve land. Each soon will begin the erection of huge tanks which will give total storage. ca pacity of several million gallons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
FROZEN TO DEATH

DUBLIN. N. H., Feb. 16.-Charles McVeagh Jr, graduate student of Princeton University. and son of the Chief Counsel for the United States Steel Corporation, died today of ex. posture on Mount Monadnock, during an attempted snow shoe trip to the summit. McVeagh with Charles Reynders, Harvard Seniof com. nenced the trip dressed lightly. and were caught by severe blizzard.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
OIL ExciTEs SEWARD

SEWARD, Feb. 16.--Seward is the center of an oil excitement and the mecca of oil land locators. Thirty five arrived from Anchorage on spe cial train last night to catch the Ad- miral Watson for Kodiak where they will charter gasboats for Cold Bay and also Illiamna.
 The local people are skirmishing about the country from Seward to and including the Kenai lake water shed with the idea in view of placing locations as soon as the President signs the oil land leasing bill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
COUNTRY SIDES WITH
 LANSING, TAFT SAYS

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Feb. 16.-The public at large will side with Secre- tary Lansing In the controversy be- tween Lansing and President Wilson, former president William H. Taft said here today. MT. Taft declared Secretary Lansing had been entirely within his rights in calling confer ences of the cabinet during President Wilson's illness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
TWO MORE FILE

SEWARD, Feb. 16.--John Noon. member of the House of Sepresenta- tives in the Second and Fourth Ter ritorial Legislature. has filed his de. claration of candidacy for the Demo cratic nomination for Territorial Sen ator from the Third Division; and E. E. Chamberlin. present Mayor of Seward. has filed for the Republican Senatorial nomination.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
CHIEF FLYNN AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Feb. 16.-William J. Flynn, director of the Bureau, of h. vestigation. Department of Justice, and former secret service chief ar rived in Seattle today on a National tour to confer with Department of Justice officials. He said he thought that Bolshevism and other radical isms are ceasing. because of prompt governmental action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
JAPANESE COUNTER

TOXIC, Feb. 16.-A Tientsin des- patch says the Japanese merchants there have wired to Osaka. request. ing the factories there not to send them any more goods until further notice. This is on account of the Chinese boycott against all things Japanese.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
MARSHALL TO SAN FRANCieco
 ON "oLD TIME pLATFoRMr'

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1es-In d let ter to Secretary E. e Hoffman, Of the Democratic national committees vice-President Marshall { today an nounced his candidacy for delegate at-large to the Democratic national convention at San Francisco, from his home state, Indiana, Ion an old time Democratic platform"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
OTHER VESSELS DISABLED

BEAUFORT, N. C.. Feb. 16. - The Coast Guard cutter Itasca is reported a hundred miles out at sea towing disabled steamer. the name of which was not given in wire less advices received here today.
 An unidentified schooner is re- ported to be in sinking condition thirty miles Southwest of Cape Lookout lightship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
UTAH GOVERNOR ARRIVES
 FOR WEDDING OF SON

SEATTLE. Feb, Ex-Governor Bam- berger of Utah arrived here this morning from Salt Lake to attend the wedding tonight of his son Ju- Han, to Miss Marguerite Hahlo Of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-It was announced at the White House to- day that President Wilson will in form the Senate most emphaticaliy that there is no basis for the report of a secret agreement between the United States shipping board and British shipping interests, in connec tion with the proposed sale of 30 former German liners seized by Am erica in April. 1917.
 The Senate late Saturday adopted a resolution which asked the Presi dent if any such agreement had been entered into with British transporta tion interests. Senator Frank E Brandegee of Connecticut told the Senate he understood President Will son had made certain promises" tc the British.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
POLK IS MENTIONED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16-Under Secretary Polk, of the State depart ment is mentioned as the man most likely to succeed Secretary Lansing in the state department, according to current discussion in the capital
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
NO AGREEMENT \ WITh ENGLAND ].
 ON SHIP SALE
President to Deny Reports, in Forthcoming Note to
 the Senate

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Despite many protests, the shipping board today received bids for 30 German liners seized when the United States declared war on Germany, and of fered for sale at auction today. The District of Columbia court took un der advisement the application of William R. Hearst for an injunction to stop the sale. The bidding is said to have been spirited. All bids re- ceived were sealed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-02-16
AMERICAN ls HELp

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 1s.-- Wilson welch Adams. of Los Angeles has been captured by Mexican ban dits. and is being held at zacatecas for ransom of Ss0.000, 1t was learned at the state department to- day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE Eight room frame, part.
ly modern, good condition, i'm.
proved streets, close in, desirable
location; $4,000
Five room frame cottage. nearly
new, good condition, fraction lot; a
comfortable home for a working man,
and this house cannot be duplicated
in the city for the price, $575.
Six room house, all ground floor.
large rooms, small barn used
for garage, garden spot, improved
streets; $l,S00.
Six room frame, all modern good
condition, large basement; full lot,
improved streets, good vicinity. This
is desirable home at bargain. and
few places remain like this for the
price, $1,000.
Six room frame, nearly new, mod
ern, with bath room, hall, pantry,
and full concrete basement. This
located not far out. This is the kind
Of property much desired; $500.
Five room cottage, city water and
gas, fraction lot, improved street, near
car line, small modest home for $3.50.
Easy terms.
Six room frame, near car line, frac-
ton lot near factory district, will al
ways rent well. 5000. Easy terms.
Following are north of Main street:
Six room bungalo, modern except
heat, practically new, nicely located
near car line, all streets improved. A
nice home at the very reasonable
price of $4,000.
Five room frame, good condition,
partly modern, well located in good
neighborhood near Main street, garage,
All streets improved. Here is nice
home for small family for the low
price of $4,000 These desirable sized
homes we'll located are scarce and
should be investigated.
Six room frame, full corner lot, ele-
waited sufficient for drainage, in good
vicinity near car line; modern home
in good condition, new garage, all
streets improved. Here is the kind
of home that attracts the average fam
lily of today; a small modern home at
a reasonable price--here is what you
desire at the low price of $1,000.
Seven room brick house. we'll To-
Gated near Main street. in good vi
entity with improved streets; it has
city water, fuel gas, sewer connec-
tions, garden spot and barn. Here is
comfortable and substantial house
and in good location for family
desiring a home on the north side,
and can be purchased for price that
is rarely offered, and from the pres
ent it will continue to become more
impossible to build in the future.
This is now offered for $1,70O.
Few people will attempt to build
under present conditions when prop
erty like this can be purchased SO
reasonable.
S. B. Chapman. IS North Fifth
street Phone $40. @
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01
Iowa Accepts 1920, 900
Quota in Baptist Drive;
Des MONIES Man to Lead
McGlashan to Pilot
States Forces in
500, 900, 900
Campaign for Ne,O
World Movement.

' Iowa Baptists are marshalling their
bill strength to raise s3,270,000, the
tate's quota Of the 500, 100000 fund
Northern Baptists seek to secure be-
tween April 20 and May 2 for en-
arged Christianity.
A. d. McGlashan, pastor of the
crest Avenue Baptist Church of Des
MONIES and formerly an instructor in
Inc Ashmore Theological Seminary ut
Swatow, China, is heading the organi-
Patton within the state. The campaign
machine he is forming will extend
nto each local church, where teams
vii be organized along the lines OF the
lives.
Christian Americanization among
e foreign-born in the United States,
pansion of religious and general edu-
Satlonal institutions supported by the
denomination, increased salaries and
pensions for ministers and missionaries
ana greatly enlarged foreign mission
work are among the announced aims
u the New World Movement OF
northern Baptists, and will be furth-
SD by the fund.
". John Y. Aitchison, who heads
sne entire movement with head
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01
A Prescription.

The Silent Partner: If YOU are poor
Ep-work.
ii II you are rich continue to work.
If you are burdened with seemingly
.anfair responsibilities
J IL you are happy-keep right on
prking. Idleness gives room for
bubts and fears.
III disappointments come-work.
RI sorrow overwhelms you and
bved ones seem not true-worK.~
If health is threatened work.
When faith falters and reason fails
jmst work.
When dreams are shattered and
npe seems dead--work. Work as If
POUR life were in peril. 1t really is
No matter what ais you--worls
Work faithfully-work with faith.
Work is the greatest material
Remedy available.
Work will cure both mental and
susceptible women, some restriction
might properly be placed on the
physical Affections.
The world has lost 100000 people
through the influenza epidemic.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SA5E-Andressen home, S24 Or
leans avenue; almost new property,
built by an architect, every conven,
fence. full lot and garage; and another
almost new property, every conven-
fence and lots of style to it, full
lot and a half lot besides, and the
number is 1115 Blondcau. Such prop
critics should attract the attention of
the man who has, had in mind the
building of superior home. Phone
Birdwell Sutliy~, Black 1867, and
make appointment to be shown
through these homes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01
n.,tie Dell Bay!ey and Mrs. 7.
board Give Their Reports on
me Y. w. Convention at
cleveand.
ISSUES ARE IMPORTANT
.,..,.,aI budget, Industrial Standards
Tor Women and Student Men,
bership Were Talked
over.

rhree big issues discussed and
. a at the national Y. w. c, A.
seayantion held at Cleveland last
anth we're explained at the local
m l.ac;ation building last night by
as Mettie Dell Bayley, the general
sarretary. at the meeting which was
os,led FOR the purpose OF giving the
.anorts of the convention by the Dele
gates. a,t,aa wera frst
- student amendment, in which the
s.s,s If membership for students In
soi;sges was changed SO that there
ssr he an alternate basis. permitting
s;sher the old one or the new one to
vo{ern the membership. the new
sssis is not the evangelical basis.
The second question settled was
E,be national budget of $3,O00.0OO
.hich was passed upon, the amount
4 be raised in 1921 for the current
attonal work of which $l,0o0,Ooo
ali be used for current work IN
reign countries where the Y. w. G..
has organizations.
INDUSTRIAL standards for women
the third issue passed upon at
Convention. The Y. w. c. A. has
ted as it's social platform. the
ideals Of the churches when
hs for eight hour day no night
one days rest in seven. hv-
lge, equal pay for eGcal work,
la labor, collective bargaining,
insurance. industrial democ-
hese recommendation for indus
ul1d standards came from the nation
al conference OF the industrial clubs
OF the Young Womens Christian as
soeiations held in Washington, d. c.,
October "a to 20, 1919.
Miss Bayley and Mrs. T. r. Board
the two delegates to the convention
related in detail the meetings. and
conferences which they attended and
the lectures which they heard. They
reported that the convention was a
wonderful success and an inspira-
lion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01
all members present, Mayor Craig

all members present. Mayor Craig
presiding.
Resolution No. 81.
Be 1t Resolved, BY the City 'Coun
Gil Of the City Of Keokuk:
That the petition of property own
ers owning property on Bank street
between Eighteenth and Nineteenth
streets, in blocks II and AZ, XII
bourne's addition to the City of Keo
kuk, for compromise Sidewalk
grade, be, and the same is hereby
allowed and granted:
Roll call:
Aye-Craig, Hemmy, Overton-
T. A. CRAIG,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE-Nine room frsme, mod
ern conveniences including extra
toilets and lavatorfes in all upstairs
rooms, bath and one sleeping room on
first floor. full lot and double garage.
cement alley, good looking property
inside and outside, only one block
from the new Garfield school, sub
stantial, standard first ward home;
owner recently paid $500, but owing
to change in plans has put it again
on the market and would not bubble
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE-Eght room frame, bath,
electricity, furnace, laundry, natur-
al wood trim, beautiful river view, full
lot, fine neighborhood, sos North Third
street. Lots alone with similar views
of power house and river have sold for
more than $4,000. which is the price
now asked by Chicago owner Phone
me first and be shown through this
desirable property Birdwell Sutliye,
Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE-Almost new, two-story,
six-room frame; bath, electricity,
gas, fine Round Oak heating plant
and nice laundry; full lot, facing
beautiful Kilbourne park; $3,S00-:
This is another house that tells the
disappointed prospective builder that
while it's true he cannot build. It's
also true he doesn't need to. Phone
Birdwell Sutlive, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE-The Meador home, 7o3
Morgan street BY planning and
building such splendid small home
for himself four or, five years ago. the
owner Of this property has made 1T
possible for the man with disap-
pointing building plan in his mind to-
still acquire the kind of home he
probably would have built. All floors
and trim, upstairs and down. are
uuarter-sawed oak, and the property
in every way looks like more than
$4,000. No man should buy or build
an eight room house in Keokuk until
he has inspected this property.
Phone Birdwell Sutlive, Black 1757.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

quarters in New York, holds that
christianity faces as great crisis
today. as the United States did in
April, 1917" -, :.
ave are going forward" DR.. Aitchi-
son said in a recent interview, ION the
theory that the denomination or the
church or the man who hangs back in
these days of reconstruction or de-
struction is what President Roosevelt
would have called "a pussyfooter. OF
the deepest dye There is no solutionJ
for the worlds ills except straight!
from-the-shoulder, unmodilied Chris
tianity.". a.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALlE-The Reeves home, log
North Second street; every foot
and pound OF material used in this al
most new, substantially built, archi-
tecturally correct. stucco frame resi-
dence is now worth easily double
what it cost builder four years ago,
but under condition of owners re-.
moval from Keokuk will sell for much
less than cost See this attractive
home and note the river view and
permanent street improvements; inn
mediate possession. House will be
open for inspection Sunday afternoon
from three to four. Phone Birdwell
Sutlive-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01
WANTED

WANTED-To loan money on furnt
ture, pianos, live stock, etc, ON
easy payments. Strictly private.
Keokuk Loan Co.. over Millers shoe
store.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SAIIE-One of the many NICE
little homes, neighborhood Fifth
and Des Moines streets; all on
level and nice walk from Main. ResFi
dence Contains five rooms and batn'
all on one floor, and two sleeping
rooms upstairs; electricity, bath, 1uit
lot with garage building. Phone Bird
we'll SutIive, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE-New Fox Standard, Fox
Portable and Corona typewriters,
rebuilt Monarch, Remington and I'm
derwoods. Most of them may be had
on rental sales contract allowing
rent to purchase. Collier Stationery
Company.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01
Attest: Mayor.
o. w. SANDBERG. City Clerk.
April "a 1920 10 a ]

April "a, 1920, 10 a. m
The Board of Equalization and Re,
view convened after recess with all
members present and proceeded to
act upon complaints of all persons
aggrieved by action of the Assessor
in assessing their property until the
hour of II O'Clock, at which time the
Board took recess until 10 a. m.
April &c, 1920.
r. A. CRAIG,
Attest: Mayor.
o. w. SANDBERG, City Clerk.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE-The MCGOWAN home, 31S
North Fourth street. Eight room
two story brick, electricity, bath, hot
water heating plant with large beau
tifu grounds, chicken range and fine
garden, -$4, 100 Phone Birdwell SUIT
live, Black 1857.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

WANTED-To hear from owner of
good farm for sale. State cash price,
full description. d. F. Bush, Mime
a,polis, MINI.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

COOK WANTED-Apply Mrs. Thomas
+. Brady, 500 High street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

WOULD YOU INVEST ONE DOLLAR
week for ten weeks on chance
to make $1,000 or more? Particulars
free No obligation Write: J. A.
Carlton, box GIG, Forth Worth, Texas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

BE A DETECTIvE-Expe I'M
necessary. We instruct. Travel
make secret Investigations. Salaries
expenses. Hartley Detective Agency,
st. Joseph. Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

WANTED-Help wanted for street
/ work. Keokuk Electric Gas Dept.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

WANTED Press girls and hano
irOner. keollfk Steam Laundry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

OIL INVESTORS. bet your money on
Lea county, New Mexico, five year
oil leases. Blocks of 40 acres at $50
per acre today Maps and descrip.
ton on request BonShaw Company,
513k Main St. Fl. Worth, Texas.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE--South side eight room
house; modern except heat; corner
lot, street improvements. For par
ticulars, call 1853.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01
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LOST

ILOST-Black female shepherd dog,
with white and brown markings
SO reward. A. F. Hoppe, Hamilton,
Ill. Phone 26 on 10.
kid gloves at X. of G.
hall. Please return ITO Gate City
Reward.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

LISTEN-Nice improved IS acres,
room plastered house, $4,000. $500
down: well improved valley 80,
$4,000, $500 down, terms. McGrath,
Mountain View, Mo.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

FOR SALE-Motorcycl in first class
condition. Call Black 465.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-05-01

GAS SAVER-Ford or Chevrolet: 20
percent guaranteed or money re-
funded. Easily installed. Price 81.
GaZaV Co, st. Louis, Mo.