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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07
Fl. Madison and Burlington Men Face
Charges of Violation of Acts
in Federal
Court.
KEOKUK, MAN rs FINED
Waiter Curfman Charged With Haul
ing Liquor Between keokuk and
Warsaw. Pleads
Guilty.

The grand jury in the federal court
was dismissed today a little before
noon. A number of men from Bur
lington and Fort Madison appeared in
court this term to answer charges
filed against them for violation G.
the migratory bird law, and there
charges of violations OF the war pro-
Inhibition act and for hauling booze.
The following men from Fort Madi.
son were fined ten dollars and costs
for, shooting ducks from motorbcats:
John p. Morris, L. H. Gotta, Fred w
Tiemeier, j. NJ. Hobbs, J. M. Tower.
Burlington men charged with viola
lions of the migratory birl law who
had their cases continued until the
next term of court were: Harry p
Sowden, Clarence F. Schneider,
Charles W. Gormon. Informations
were filed against c. J. Dietsch,
Ralph Rothlauf, A. T. Dankwardt, p.
j. Morlock, R. F. Morlock, R Sour
wine, +. E. Booker, II. r. Kriecn
baum. The cases of J. E.. Black and
Arthur Moore. charged with violation
of the war prohibition act, were also
continued.
The case of II. d. Everingham
against the Mississippi River Power
Co., has been continued on the condi-
ton that it is brought for trial at the
next term of court. The case of Fort
Madison and the Appanoose Stone
Co. against the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fee Railroad Co., was dismissed
for want Of prosecution, and~for the
same reason, the case of w. c., Marsh
against the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad Co. was dismissed.
Walter Curfman of keoiuk, was
fined $500 and costs in the case Of
the United States against defendant
Curfman who was charged with haul
ing liquor to Keokuk from Warsaw
He pleaded guilty and was fined the
$780,
The case Of S. II. Johnston, asses
sor, against the Mississippi River
Power Co., has been continued by
stipulation, and the case of j. M. c..
Hamilton against the Mississippi
River Power Co. was continued by
stipulation. "
Hearing Damage Suit.
The damage suit of Susan Smith,
eXecutriX, against the Atohison, To
peka and Santa Fe Railroad Co., in
which the plaintiff asks for $4,000 is
being heard today before the follow
ing petit jury: r. e. Brown, Joseph
Currey, J. V. Dale, J. H. Dickson,
Luther Dillavon, Charles Eliason. ClaG
ence P, Hague. J. A. Holm, William
Lawton, John w. Price, William Sci
lers, Fred D. Wright The action for
damages were brought by the wife for
the death of her husband whom she
claims was killed at % railroad cross
ing west of Argyle August II, 1917.
The following cases were ignored
by the grand jury: Case of William
Alberts, who escaped Jail when he
was serving sentence for having stol-
IN some government goods, and later
Joined the United States navy: case
IF Mecca Moore for violation of the
war prohibition act; case of Albert
4. Newton for violation Of same law;
case of Anna Lane for violation OF
he same law. /
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

| FOR RENT-Five rooms, first floor.
Apply to Mrs. j. Hickey, l2l x
| North Fifth street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07
LOST.

LOST-On road between Donnellson
and Kahoka, 35x5 Goodyear all
weather tread casing on rim with
black cover. Notify Keolauk CadillS
Co. Reward. ~ ~.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

FOR RENT-One three-room and one
four-room flat. Enquire after $50,
111S Concert street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED.

WANTED Waterman Mills
Ellsworth Co.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

WANTED-Cash register, must be IN
good condition; state size and price
wanted. Address p 0. Box 352.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

The Daily Gate City. s
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

FARM AT AUCTION-t95 acres,
known as the Charles c. Campbell
farm, 81 miles northeast of Bowen
and ~ miles northwest Of Augusta
at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, April 10.
Farm will be sold on the following
terms if desired: :, One-fourth down
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Win take
Ford touring car 1917 or later mod
ell on established restaurant ready to
step in. 1904 Main or 80 S. 5th St
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

limited Press Leased Wire Service
/ NEW YORK, APT. THE stock
market was strong at the opening to-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

/ WANTED-To buy doll buggy,
| small size; must be in good shape.
! Call Red 1908.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-07

FOR RENT-F'urnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Phone Black
1887.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
EDITORIAL NOTES

Another great step forward in the development Of trans portation facilities marked at in New the other day when Gov Edwards of New Jersey and Lieut. Gov Walker York with silver plated shovel and pick removed the first earth from what to be tunnel under the Hudson River for vehicles It predicted that hs tunnel will ventually do with the erryboat It is to cost $S 669oOO which equally between the states New Jersey and New York.
 How rapidly stepping in and taking their places by the side of the carrying public matters IS shown the fact that yesterday twelve Tn Orange filled the jury box in court here and passed on case rights They reached unanimous decl- sion in minutes which record seldom beaten by male juries.
 little auction up Mddeboro, Mass. yesterday should Bridgepoers for it of the effects Of the widow the late Tom Thumb How quickly in these days people enjoyed great notoriey forgotten IS fact that bed given the couple by F. T. Barnum only brought $S1.
 is noted that the simplest accident will ofenmes would certain destruction vii, iniure This singular fact evident In New two old child fell through man hole into and half hour later rescued by ire man seyentv-five fee from where it fell in
 The incident which in motion the great World War is recalled by dispatches which tell of attempt at another Saraevo This time 1t Prince Regent Alexander of life attempted unsuccessuly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
HE COULD DO TT

N HERE ARE many people who do not realize how sinister for they stop think how easy would be for him to it. It would require positive action his part He require assistance from person persons Mere would be sufficient. Of the presson misleading for it is impossible to scrap the League Scrappng this country is concerned would sim be keeping the United States out of it.
 of the unfortunate Overurns which occur at politics Warren G. Harding should be elect presidency when he entered the White House he would laying his desk the Treaty of Peace which in of The League of Natons and Senator Underwood pointed out in his speech at Stamford Harding in the most convenient pigeon hole and it dead would scrapped it far this country concerned
 The longer before the Senate and there no which the Senate by which could call 1t though member of the Senate Demo- ra hundred cent in favor of the Treaty would
 I he the slumber of the greatest docu ,oen in date it lay in that pigeon hole.
 There who profess to believe that elected and in House that either of his accord Inc result pressure, Harding would set in motion the chinery ratify treaty There is little ground for such hope any for thinking that his norfv would divided then than that he
 would by the faction led by Johnson and orah? Undoubtedly and he would have the added scheme getting ortywo nations to give the League forming his direction the idea is too chldshly time considering It is this League and have both Republican and Democratic evidence or
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
RECORD DAY FOR
 MAKING OF VOTERS

(Continued from Page One) night when the sessions of the Board will cease.
 The selectmen and town clerk ad- wise all who wish to vote at the com ing election to present themselves as early as possible and not wait for the last days as it will be impossible to make all who apply then.
 The crowds who presented them selves to the Board of Registration this morning to be made voters was so large that two policemen were de- tailed a II o'clock to keep the ap- plicants in line.
 Immediately on the appearance of the officers at City Hall the number who applied steadily decreased so that at noon there were none waiting.
 During the morning the women who came to the City Hall were greatly interested in the voting ma chimes which have been placed in the lower hall for demonstration pur- poses and eagerly sought the advice of the attendants as to the way they were operated.
 A surprisingly large number of women who watched the machines and were instructed in the workings were insistent that they be shown how to split the ticket.
 The great majority of these were Republicans as they were especially anxious to know how to scratch Brandegee and vote for Lonergan for U. $. Senator.
 It is conceded by the Republicans by a great many women in Bridge port and that it was likely that he would be defeated in this city by a large vote.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
NO TAX REVISION
 PLAN THIS YEAR

Washington, Oct. 14.-The White House today issued statement pre- pared by Senator Glass of Virginia, predicting that there would be no re- vision of taxes at the next session of Congress or the proposed special ses- sion, to follow, if the Republicans are elected, but declaring that the pro- posed session will be devoted to "scrapping of the League of Nations,' and inducing the fl nations now in the League to join MT. Harding, the Junkers, the Sultan of Turkey, and Lenine and Trotsky in their 'Associa- ton of Nations |"
 The statement was issued in reply to a statement from Senator Penrose predicting reduction of taxes if Re- publicanS are elected.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
A DEMOCRATIC ACHIEVEMENT

ZINE OF THE most important things done by the Demo- war; perhaps important if nancal bits of legislation accomplished by party has been overshadowed events of the that it fails command the attention and thought which it deserves moments recollection of the acute srngency of the market at this of the year. the inability to move crops and the business distress before the Federal Reserve Act went into effect the absence of those conditions will show the correctness of this statement
 How well the system works is shown by the fact that although in the last ninety days the movement of funds be-
 tween New York and other parts o the country was heavy and in addition the old demands at this had also the September fifteenth collection period the Fed eral Reserve System furnished machinery and credit as city which made possible without strain jolt to effect the transfer of these funds set against each outward How an inward flow thus maintaining the equDrlum o1 the credit reservoir and assuring to borrowers steady credit ia cies and rates How different from the old method of hav ing all the money moving
 On what scale these movements of money were made the fact that between July 2nd and Sept
 h deposits of the principal banks in New York decreased s2OOoOOoo account of government and commercial with drawas These withdrawals caused steady drain of gold from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to other Federal Reserve Banks accelerans toward the end of the period three weeks ending Sept 17h aggregating si9s, 100000 This adverse flow of funds substantially offset by transfers to New York by the sale of certificates York Banks to other Federal Reserve redscoun operations between Federal Reserve Banks July goth other Federal Reserve Banks owed the Bank New York $i5OOooOo. By August 2h repayment of these loans was completed On September Federal Bank of New York owed other Federal By September Fist of these completed.
 Between September deposits of the prn- cpal York banks $453OOOOOO Following this large increase in deposits the principal banks Of New York city re- duced their borrowings at the Federal Reserve Bank between Sept Sh and l6th by $237 100000.
 These operations essentially those a clearing national and effected with little credit disturbance the settling of balances at local clearing house.
 constructive system of finance which Its year Iy srngency under which there had frequent panics involving of banks and individuals the Republicans had talked for of correcting had replaced by the Democrats with financial system perfect that had not the slightest financial dis the period and American business larger
 moving without hitch of panic system perfect that there is not Republican who would dare to suggest It's repeal
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
STUNNED BY
 BIG FINES

(Continued from Page One) subject to readjustment. Upon the request of the companies which have received bills, the matter will prob ably be taken up by the Washington authorities, and a more detailed re port will be submitted by William J. Mccarthy of Boston, chief of the New England Liquor Enforcement district This re-hearing may result in some of the bills being substan- tial1y reduced.
 Ten saloon men who were included among those who received bills from the Internal Revenue department, are maintaining silence regarding the ac- ton they will take in the matter, but it is believed that they will cast their lots with the breweries, and appeal to the Washington officials for reduc- tion of the fines. The total fines on the 10 saloon keepers are reported to be approximately $75,000.
 The question was raised today as to whether or not the original tax on the liquor in question has peen paid by the brewers and saloon keepers. At the time the beer was made. the customary tax was probably paid by the manufa cturers, and it is not be- Ieved that this sum is included in the bills. Should this original tax be in cluded, however, it is probable that the bills will be cut consid erably through it's withdrawal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14

Hardng real feeling toward it. Senator Hiram Johnson of California in a recent speech said
 T have had doubt about Senator Hard1ngs position from the first. He is absolute now. Ills ut
 terance at the Des Mones meeting will satisfy
 bitter ender rreconcable.
 Senator Underwood Alabama, of the Champions of the League said at Stamford Tuesday night:
 Tt is only lately that Senator Harding has declar-
 ed himself absolutely against the League knew it
 all the ime.'
 There only man who bring into the League is man will be President of the United States after the and that keep out The clearly drawn Senator Harding and those who him confirm his statement that he keeping Governor Cox equally determined that Which will each individual voter to de- eide himself seriousness though the whole matter rested him. her.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
WARRANT NOW
 FOR SCHIRR

(Continued from Page One) today, in company with Palumbo, and if possible secure the cloth.
 twill a Ford coupe be big enough to carry the goods?" inquired the sheriff.
 II guess it will" replied Judge Keogh, you could probably carry them in a baby carriage now
 Not all the excitement in connec- tion with the Schirr matter has oc- cured in the Bankruptcy court At five o'clock last night, Sheriff Maloney and Attorney Charles Brody, trus- tee, opened the tailor's shop for two hours and distributed clothing to ments in the shop prior to the at tachment.
 The store was rushed by an excited crowd of men, and it was necessary to have three of the sheriff's men and policeman on hand to preserve order Some of the garments were badly damaged from lying in the store, and the owners expressed righteous indiS- nation over this turn of events.
 The trouble into which Schirr has now precipitated himself seems to be Of a very serious character He mas not only been adjudged in contempt of court, which act will probably re- suit in Federal prosecution, but also appears to have attempted the con- cealment of assets from his creditors the largest of whom are the Silver Woolen cornpany. of New York city and the New England Jobbers, Inc, of New Haven. Attorney Harry Go1dstein represents the creditors, and desires to push the contempt pro- ceedings against Schlrr.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
TRANSFORMATION AND PUBLIC GOOD

. Boston, Oct. 14.-Declaring a new conception exists as to the relation ship transportation bears to the pub nc Welfare, Alfred P. Thom, of Wash lngton, D. C., general counsel for the Association of Railway Executives in speech here tonight urged that ade- quate opportunity be allowed for the testing of the efficacy o fthe Trans portation Act and the new regulatory policy over the carriers which it prescribes.
 Addressing the annual dinner of the Massachusetts State Chamber of Commerce, MT. Thom declared that a new constructive transportation policy outlined in the act calling for the preservation "in full vigor'' of both rail and water transportation has now begun in earnest. This policy, he said, supersedes the "puni- uve and restrictive government policy of regulation of former years through which a condition of trans portation was reached constituting "one of the economic tragedies of history"
 The Transportation Act, he said, is founded in part on recognition that private ownership and operation is in the public interest to be preferred to government ownership and operation and that it is more equitable to dis among the persons who use it in pro- portion to their use than to impose it on all the people irrespective of their use by levying it as an universal tax.
 The Act also recognizes he said the principle that the proper financial credit of the railroads is primarily and principally a matter of public, and only in a minor degree of pri- vate, concern.
 MT. Thom said that not only is the Transp orta ton act now on trial but also the Interstate Commerce Com mission, organized labor the various state commissions and the carriers themselves.
 The powers conferred upon the Interstate Commerce Commission by this act are enormous and far reaching, that it will become largely responsible for the success or failure of the system of regulation" he said
 ''The labor unions are on trial because the government itself has created official agency for the fair and equitable adjustm ent Of grjev- aEces and controversies as to wages
 and living conditions and if in de- fiance of the conclusions thus of ficia1ly reached, the abor organiza- lions, contrary to public opinion. in i terrupt the orderly and continuous | movement of the interstate com
 nerce upon which the welfare of the ! expect to be sustained by the people to whose will at last, all must bow.
 ''The carriers are on trial, because
 an effort has been made to extend to them help of substantial character | duties, and public opinion will hol: them to a strict accountability for the fidelity and efficiency with which these duties are performed.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
OBITUARY
Adolph Berckhemer.

After an illness of several months Adolph Berckhemer died last night at his home, 1,792 Barnum avenue, Stratford. He was 75 years of age and nengineer and machinist by trade and was employed at the Wales Company, Lincoln building, machine shop. He leaves his widow, Cath erine, daughter, Johanna Both. three sons, Adolph, Jr.. Eugene, and Oscar, two brothers, Frederick and Carl, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow even- ing from the mortuary chapel of August Baker, 1,SSs Stratford avenue and Rev. H. G. Weimar of the Ger man Reformed church will officiate. The body will be taken on Saturday morning to the Union Hill rematory in New Jersey.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
WANTS $75,OOO ON
 HOUSING CONTRACT

Stamford, Conn.,, Oct. 14-Suit for $75,0O0 was brought today by Hagge- man & Harris, contractors, against the Aladdin Rock Realty Company of which Douglas c. McMurtrie, of Sound Beach is the head for alleged breach of contract MT. McMurtrie, during the printers vacation" in New York a year ago established his big printing plant in 8 new building on the Boston Post Road near here and, it is alleged in the suit, entered into a contract with the plaintiffs to build a number of homes for his workmen through the Realty Com pany. Twelve houses have been built and the contractors set up that $40.- 900 is due and unpaid on the con- tra
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
DENIED MOTION
 FOR A NON-SUIT

In the case of the Park City Con- struction company against Michael Boone, which is for $15,O00 damag for failure to live up to a contract, Judge William M. Maltbie in the Su. perior court today denied the dofen- dant's motion of a non-suit.
 This action has been hanging fire for about three years, and involves a counter suit for $5e,000 which was filed against the construction com pany by Boone. Both parties have experienced considerable trouble in securing witnesses, one man who is wanted having refused to come here from California.
 Judge Maltbie has called a special hearing for November g, and unless the plaintiff is ready to proceed al that time, the defendants motion will be granted.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
SIXTEEN HORSES LEFT.

White River Junction, Vt, Oct. IA. The horses competing in the 3OO- mile endurance test swept out of this town and into New Hampshire today with 120 miles to cover to reach their goal at Camp Devens, Mass, tomor- row. Of the 27 mounts which start ed the race only sixteen remained.
 Seven were left in the stables here as a result of lamencss of swollen ankles developed in yesterdays hard drive
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
SHEFFIELD CLOSES
 HER CELEBRATION

Suffiield, Conn.,, Oct. 14.-An his toric parade this forenoon brought to a close the formal program of the 25nth anniversary celebration of Suf field. The old-time touch of military costume was given by the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford with the Tariff. vile Drum Corps. School childrer( Civil and Spanish War veterans rode in vehicles and two military com panies of the Suffield school were, in line, escorting the World War vet eranS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
POLICE BOARD MET.

The regular scheduled meeting of the Police Commissioners which was to be held tonight, will probably be held this afternoon Commissioner John C. Stanley said this morning that outside of routine business there was no important business to De transacte
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
HARDING IN KENTUCKY.

Chattanooga, Tenn Oct. 14-Well pleased with his reception in this strongly Democratic state, Senator Warren G. Harding left Tennessee to- day striking northward into Kentucky on the second lap of his hurried in vasion of the political border states.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
TO OLD VOTERS!

Every man who has voted in former years is requested by the Dem Ocratic Town committee, to Scru- tinize the list of his district and see that his name is on it and if not he should call at Room No. 2 City Hall and has his name restored.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
REDS PLAN TO
 SMASH WRANGEL

Berlin. Oct. 14-The Russian Soviet is preparing to launch a gigantic of fensive against the Ukrainians and the army of General Wrangel on the Crimean front.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-10-14
HELD FOR BURGLARY.

Stamford, oct. 14.-In the city court today Stephen Woyeko of Port N. Y, who was arrested in Baltimore recently and returned here, was bound over to the Superior court under $2,500 bonds on a charge of burglary at the home of Frank Jessup on August 21.