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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18

Mrs Wesley Oder died Tuesday eve
ming after an illness Of few days
with pneumonia. Her husband pre-
coded her in death last week with the
same disease. OF this family only a
daughter, aged 16 years, survives
The funeral will take place today
with interment in lakewood cemetery
beside her husband.
VIM. jackson went to Carthage
Tuesday.
r. r Wallace was host to a number
of his men friends at Hotel Granite
at a fish dinner Tuesday evening The
guest OF honor was Mr.. Goldstein OF
st. Louis.
Miss Irma Groves who teaches in
the Burnside, ILL.,, schools is spending
the week at her home in Hamilton,
her school having closed on account
of the flu.
Robert Cochran of Wythe township,
who has been ill from scarlet fever
Since Christmas, has recovered and
was able to resume his school work at
Parsons college this week.
The piers on the bridge at Mt
Moriah on the Nauvoo river road
again gave away Monday. Fortunate
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
HE. WAS BORN
IN ILLINOIS
w 3. southweIl, Publisher of the Bur
lington Hawk-Eye Began F'is
Career as NeWsboy Tor
That Paper.

w p. Southwell, whose death &C.
CURED Monday in the Augustana nos
pital in Chicago, was born IN Sternns,
III. and was fifty-seven years anu
three months of age. he came W
burlington with the family when a
small boy and his first connection
with the Hawk-Eye dates back to the
time when he was a carrier boy tor
the naper, OF course, he was good
carrier He always did everything
we'll to which he put his hands. "A
little later he took over the news
stand in the Union hotel and soon ne
annexed the news stand of the union
station. In both places by close at
tantion to business he gained friends
ranidlv and held them to the end.
He remained in charge OF the two
stands until 1885, when Mr.. J. L.
waite took charge of the Hawk-Eye'
and the Young man was called to the
business Office.
Sixteen years ago he received an
offer from the Des Moines Register
and Leader that was TOO tempting ana
he accepted. And there followed a
dozen or more years OF the hardest
kind of work that ever fell to one
nair of shoulders, and who can say
that the immense load that he carried,
the tremendous strain that he was I'M
der for wears, did not undermine and
weaken his constitution and are not
responsible for bis early death.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
ORDINANCE No. SIS.

An ordinance creating the office OF
Housing Commissioner and providing
for the fees to be charged under the
housing laws of Iowa.
Be It Ordained, By the City Coun'
Gil of the City of Keokuk:
Section 1. That there is hereby
created the office of Housing Com
missioner of the City of Keokuk.
Section 2. The Housing Commits
sioner shall be appointed by the City
Council and shall perform the duties
of health officer in enforcing the
provisions of the housing laws of
Iowa passed by the thirty-eighth
General Assembly, and amendments
thereto.
Section 8. Before permit shall
be issued under section so Of the
housing laws of Iowa, relating to
permit to commence building. an in
spection and examination fee shall
be paid to, the Housing Commits
.sioner, who shall receipt therefor.
The following fees shall be
charged:
over 500 and not exceeding
$500 SI wv
Over $500 and not exceeding
81 800 ................ ....... l. OF
Over 1880 and not exceeding
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
JURY FINDS FOR
JOHN BRUMM
Defendant in Case Brought by Phil
Nickel Will Pay S131.13 for
Amount of Recovery-Giv-
en- Ten Days to File.

The petit jury in the district court
yesterday found for the plaintiff in
the case OF Phil Nickel against John
Brumm and assessed the amount of
his recovery for $131.13. The defend
ant was given ten days to file a mo-
ton for a new trial.
The trial was resumed yesterday
afternoon after it had been dismissed
two weeks ago. Both the plaintiff
and defendant introduced evidence in
the proceedings yesterday and the
jury retired at o'clock to consider
their verdict. returning into court AZ
z o'clock. John j. Crimmins, Jr., was
foreman for the jury.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
HOME STRETCH
FOR REVIVAL
Meetings Will Close sunday With
Three More Week Night Meetings
Conducted by the Rev.
Harvey Moore.

The Baptist church revival meet
ings have reached the home
stretch" stage. both in time and
in interest. Only three more week
night services are to be held, and the
meetings will close on Sunday night.
There is an intensity of feeling and
interest this week that has not been
present before. 1t is manifested in
the singing and in every phase of the
services. Two person. a mother and a
daughter, responded to the invitation
to come forward last night. The con-
gregation was the largest that has yet
been present on week night.
Preaching from the text Of Isaiah
65:6. Seek We the Lord while He may
be found, call We upon him while he
is near" Rev. Harvey j. Moore said
that while God is always to be found
and always near, we are not always
ready to seek him, and we do not al
ways feel near to him. There are
times" he said, when God seems
nearer than at other times. He seems
nearer in time of trouble. 1t is easy
to call upon God when we are af-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
\ The II ]
HXANIILTON GA1EGWEY
Il HAMILTON, IT, FEB - a.
HAMILTON, Ill, FEB. 1s.

ly no zone was injured. The public
opinion seems to be that it would be
safer to have the road go around the
water at this point instead of crossing
it.
Geo. NJ Gray entertained company
of men at a dinner party at Hotel
Granite Saturday evening. The com
pany was made up of the men who
camped at the Rayburn cottage on
the lake last summer.
Mr.. and MRS. Bert Lovingfoss left
Monday for their new home in Min
nesota where they, together with their
children, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Durand
have purchased farms. They were
the honor guests at a number OF par
ties before their departure. The best
wishes Of their many friends follow
them.
Henry Winton, who has been Ill for
some weeks with eye trouble, Is ~
ported improving.
Mrs. j. w. Cochran OF Wythe town
ship, is enjoying visit with her
grand daughter from Minnesota.
James Yeast, Joe Mattice and
Gordon left for Chicago TUESDAY
night. While there Mr.. Yeast will at
tend the national harvare convention.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
RAILWAY RATES
REMAIN HIGH
No Reduction Can be Made For SIX
Months After Roads Return to
Private Owner
ship.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-No reduc-
ton in rates can be made for six
months after the railroads of the coun-
try are returned to private ownership
according to the terms Of the COM
bined senate and house railroad bill
agreed upon by the conferees.
The conference report on the two
measures, which is to be submitted to
the house today. provides that the
guaranteed standard rental allowed
the railroads under federal control
shall be continued six months after
the return of the lines on March l,
and that during this period the rates
now in effect will apply. Both inter
state and intrastate rates are in
cluded, the provisions being inserted
to prevent state commissions from
lowering rates within their jurisdic-
ton and causing additional losses for
the government because of the guar
antee,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
MUMMY KUGS
ARE WINNERS
Win From Horseshoes In Older Boys
indoor Baseball League In Church
League In Game Played
Yesterday.

The Mummy Kugs won from the
Horseshoes in the older boys church
indoor base ball league, last night,
24-S. Numerous errors account for the
defeat of the Horseshoes. 1t seemed
like they couldn't hold the ball when
given the opportunity. Both teams
have strong pitchers and if the Horse
shoes had fielded better the score
would not have been so one-sided.
The score of the game is given below:
Mummy Hugs -. II 5 S.-24 % 1
Horseshoes ..... 3 0 o s. IL 16
Batteries: Mummy Kugs-R. Kirch
ner and Boehm; MISUNDERSTANDING
and d. COLLISION. ID
Struck out by Kircher s, by Wyllie
2. 4@a:& 2ay:3.-
Base on balls, off Kirchner 1; off
Wyllie 8.
Umpire-T. Moffitt. Scorer-E.
Johnson. ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
STUDENT BRANCH
MEETS THURSDAY
Special Meeting Will be Held Thurs
day Evening at Seven O'Clock
and Large Attendance is
Desired.

An important meeting of the stud
|ent branch will be held Thursday eve
ming at seven o'clock at the Y. w. G.
A. Every girl in the organization is
asked to attend this meeting as there
are a number of committees to De ap'
pointed for the Arbor day bazaar.
The hour has been set for seven
o'clock in order that the members
may attend. in body, the THURSDAY
evening session of the educational con
ference. The conference Will pc heio
from 1880 to $3.50 o'clock and tnere
will be three speakers who Will ais
:cuss matters Of interest to the girls.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
CIVIL WAR MEN
ATTEND SERVICE
G. A. RS. Have Been Asked to be
Present at Memorial Ceremonies
Sunday to be Held at Grand
Theatre.

The G.. A. RS. of the Belknap and
Terrence posts have received spe'
cial invitation from the American
Legion of Keokuk to attend the
memorial exercises for the boys who
have given their lives in the recent
war. which will be held at the Grand
opera house Sunday afternoon at >
o'clock.
The Legion has asked the civil war
veterans to attend the meeting in
body if they will do SO. and the mem
bers of the Belknap post are planning
to meet at % North Fifth street sun
day afternoon early enough to go to
the memorial services together.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
INVESTIGATING
CORPORATION
Attorney General Palmer Orders
Probe of Charges Filled Against
Member of U. S. Grain

Member OF -. >. TRAIN
Corporation.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Attorney
General Palmer today ordered the dis.
trict attorney at Portland, Ore, to
make a thorough investigation OF
charges against M. Fl. Houser, an Of
fetal of the United States Grain cor
poration. The charges were made by
the federal grand jury at Spokane.
Palmer wired Houser that the in
vestigation was being made at his
own request. This was in answer to
a telegram to Palmer from Houser
dated Feb. II, which read: .,. .- ..
According to press reports fed
eral grand jury at Spokane, Wash,
who have been Investigating the sub
ject of the high cost of living, have in
cluded in their report statements re-
flecting on the fairness and integrity
of the operation of the United States
Grain corporation in this zone and
charging me with having profiteered
in grain dealings here because of my
official connection with it.
II cannot permit the statements to
go unchallenged and I respectfully re,
quest that you instruct the United
States district attorney here to make
a. full and thorough investigation OF
the charges made against me with
authority to give equal publicity IT,
his findings as were given to the in
situation in the report of the Spokane
body. I would also appreciate it il
you would give publicity now to my
request and your compliance there
with.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
MISSION WILL
HELP THE POOR
Provisions Will Be Made For the
Needy People in keokuk-m's-
sion Will Also Have Serv-
ices in the Jail.

The mission which has been estab
lished at II North Fourth street has
several purposes in view, General
Clara Allen, who is in charge OF it.
says. In addition to the meetings
which will be held there each even
ing at 1880 o'clock, beginning to
night, the organization will engage in
other philanthropic work.
Visits to the hospitals, services IN
the Jail, and provision for the wants
Of the poor and needy in the city
are some other things the mission is
striving to accomplish. Announce
ments of special meeting to be held
there next Sunday will be made later
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
LITTLE GIRL
HAS HOME NOW
Salvation Army Officials Place Little
Nine-Year-OId and Have WE'VE
Year-Old Sister Now to
Place.

Within an hour after The Gate City
was out last night. the little nine'
year-old girl who has been with the
Salvation Army people found home,
She has been taken by some local
people who read about her in the
paper and wanted to take care OF
her. ,;t.,o
CAPTAIN Gambrel has the little
pirps. sister now, twelve years old,
whom he would like to place IN an.
other good home. She is as orlght
and attractive and pretty as heI
smaller sister, and Captain Gambrei
will be glad to hear from anyone VINO
wishes to give this child home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
FIFTH EXPEDITION
AFTER JURY
TWO Days Required to Serve Sub.
poenaes, Owing to Distance to be
Travelled by Deputy
Sheriffs.
[By NJ D. Tracy, United Press Staff
Correspondence.

[By M. D. Tracy, United Press Stafi
Correspondence
TOMBSTONE, Ariz., Feb. is. =
Deputy sheriffs will start their fifth
sortie into the Arizona solitudes this
afternoon, seeking jurors to try the
Bisbee deportation case.
The fourth panel was exhausted last
night and another was being drawn
this morning, composed of 900 names.
Meanwhile the court will be recessed
until Friday noon. Two days are re-
quired to serve subpoenaes, owing TO
the distances to be travelled
There are now twenty men in the
box. Those to be called will include
another assortment of cowboys, farm
ers, adventures and socalled out
casts"
One case brought to light yesterday
indicates in slightly exaggerated fash
ion the type of men called. When "A.
B. Hudson, stock man, was examined
he said he had not been in Bisbee for
thirteen years and had not been out of
his county in that time. Bisbee is
his nearest large town.
Il never see the newspapers SAID
Hudson He said he did not know
what organized labor" was. On one
point he was positive:
Il believe it's right" he said, "for
men sometimes to take the law into
their own hands"
His insistence on this belief caus
ed his elimination.
Yesterdays session came to fiery
close of patriotic ardor in which at
torneys for both sides We'd with the
Judge.
The defense attacked ]. M. Chas
tagne, talesman, claiming he had been
charged with insulting the American
flag during the war.
mo man guilty of such thing can
sit as juror in my court" Judge
Pattee ruled in determined manner.
1--WE yield to no one on the question
of Americanism and patriotism
shouted Attorney Worsley, of the
prosecution.
Judge Pattee excused Chastagne.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
Highest Quality
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or HARGARlNE
TUE eursAlwT ssREu ul laEu
Per pound 4Oc
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You save Soc
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llsnbsr Up With Psnstratis1
Aamlln'S Wizard OIL

A harmless and effective prepara-
ton to relieve the pains of Rheuma-
tism, Sciatica, Lame Back and Lum-
bago is Hamlin's Wizard Oil. 1t PEN
etrates quickly, drives out soreness,
and limbers up stiff aching joints and
muscles.
You have no idea how useful it will
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bruises, cuts, burns, bites and stings.
Get it from druggists for 80 cents
IF not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back
!, Ever constipated or have sick head
ache? Just try Wizard Liver Whips,
pleasant little pink pills, 50 cents
Guaranteed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
ASH WEDNESDAY,
LENT COMMENCES
SIX Weeks of Pennance Before East
err Time Begins This Morning
With Services in the
Churches.

Today was Ash "Wednesday anu
marks the beginning of the Lenten
ner;od which lasts for six weeks ana
ends April 4, which VIII De has'ei
Sunday. -
Services were held in seVerai VI
the churches today to marx the W
ginning of this period.
The Lenten period is one OF sac
rifice and humility, and 1t is always
observed in the Catholic, Episcopai
and Lutheran and other churches as
such.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18

flicted. He is near in childhood, but
as we grow older we get farther away
unless we take Him into our lives.
And in a time of revival men and
women are brought near to God. II
seems as though sometimes whole
community is lifted unto him and we
find it easy to talk to people about
religion and to urge them to seek God
That is why we have revivals."
Tonight Mr.. Moore will preach on
the subject, What viii You Take fol-
Your Soul?"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
WHOLE FAMILIES
FREED FROM COLDS.
Half q century breaking
colds is behind DR.. Kings
New Discovery

EROM the little tots to grandma,
every one in the family can
use this flfty-years-the-stand-
ard remedy In perfect safety and
confident Of beneficial results.
Incessant coughing, disagrecable
grippe, stubborn cold promptly
checked, the phlegm dissipated, the
congestion lOosened.
Same high quality today as al
ways. Dr. Kings New Discovery
lives up to its time-tested reputa-
ton. Coo. and $1.20 a bottle.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
LEAGUE Of Nations Approved.

.rJJnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-Tke League of
Women Voters in its closing session
here today approved the league of ma
lions without reservations. The reso-
luton was adopted after bitter debate
on the motion Of Miss Alice Stone
Blackwell, Boston, that I'VE urge ad-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
FOR ITCHING TORTURE
Use Antiseptic Liquid .Zemo

There is one remedy that seldom
fails to stop itching torture and relieve
skin irritation and that makes the skin
soft, clear and healthy. !,
Any druggist can supply you with Wit,
Zemo, which generally overcomes skin
diseases. Eczema, itch, pimples, rashes,
blackheads, in most cases give way
to Zemo. Frequently, minor blemishes
disappear overnight. Itching usually
stops instantly. Zemo is safe, anti,
septic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. 1t costs only 35c; an extra
large bottle, S1.OO. 1t will not stain, IS
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins.
The E. w. Rose Co.. Cleveland, O.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18

hesion of the United States to the
league Of nations with such reserya-
lions as considered necessary but
with the least possible delay" The
phrase with such reservations" was
stricken out before adoption.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
The Results Of Constipation

are sick headaches, biliousness,
nervousness sallow skin. waste
New Life Pills. Feel good every
day. Keep the system cleansed.
25c. q bottle.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
Drank Poison in Church.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. !
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-A woman
who said she was Maud Randolph. 35,
OF 2o5 Market street, Los Angeles.
Calf, drank poison in Trinity church
here late yesterday, but entirely re-
covered after treatment at a hospital.
Before leaving the hospital last night
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
TWO are MISSING.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Feb. 1S.-Two
persons are reported missing today in
a fire which partially destroyed the
Lorraine hotel here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
QUICK RELIEF
FROM CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That is the joyful cry of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive
Tablets, the substitute for calomel. No
gripping results from these pleasant
little tablets. They cause the liver
and bowels to act normally. They
never force them to unnatural action.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a
soothing, healing vegetable compound
mixed with olive oil.
If you have bad taste, bad breath,
feel dull, tired, are constipated or
bilious, you'll find quick and sure re-
suits from DR.. Edwards little Olive
Tablets at bedtime. 1Oc and Csc box.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18

1000 MISUNDERSTANDING 90
Over SO 600 and not exceeding
$1,000 ..............-.... s 90
Over $4,000 and not exceeding
$4,000 ................. 800
Each additional $1,000 above
$4,000 and not exceeding
$4,000 .................. $50
Each additional $1,000 above
$4,000 and not exceeding
$4,000 NATURALIZATION. loo
Each additional $1,000 above
$4,000 ................... 10
Fees for making trip Of inspec-
ton upon receipt OF notice
stating that building is ready
for inspection when same IS
not 100
Fec for inspections Of house
moved from one lot to another 5. 90
Fee for annual inspection of
multiple dwellings ......... 200
Section 4. All ordinances and
parts OF ordinances in conflict here
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
New High Record.

Hunted Press Leased Wire Service. ]
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Cotton
shipments in January established a
new high record despite depreciation
of foreign exchanges, the department
of commerce announced today. More
than half the cotton exported that
month was absorbed by England.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18

she said she was a newspaper writer.
Her only explanation for her act was
financial difficulties
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18

There are times when charitable
heart can do more good than char
table hand.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-02-18
keokuk People invited to Participate
In Services Concentrating
Men Who Lost Their Lives
IN War.
JUDGE HAMILTON SPEAKS
District Court Jurist Will Make Ad'
dress on Occasion Of Presenting
Government certlh-
Gates.

Keokuk post No. Al Of the .AnleIi-
ran Legion will hold a memorial serv-
ice. Sunday afternoon, February y,
in the Grand opera house at three
o'clock. The public is urged to At
tend this service, especially az it VIII
commemorate the lives of the men
from Keokuk who made the supreme
sacrifice for the United States IN the
world war. It will be at this memorial
that the certificates awarded BY the
French government will be an
nounced. These certificates go to the
families of the men who have died or
been killed in action.
While the actual presentation OF
these certificates will not be made at
this meeting, because of the fact that
it will be too much Of an ordeal for
the bereaved families, the program
will be entirely OF memorial char
acter, and will in the best way pos
sible show the families on whose flag
the blue star has turned to gold, the
sympathy and sorrow Of the people
Of Ke0kuk.
judge Hamilton Speaker.
Judge w. S. Hamilton Of Fort Mad
ison, Judge Of the district court, will
make the address Of the afternoon,
and there will be musical numbers.
Mrs. w. Frank Brown will read Rob-
ert Services poem. young Fellow
My Lad" Mrs. Henry Schouten will
sing "The Americans Come" 1t is
planned to have other musical num-
bers probably by the Keokuk Concert
band. Mayor Ed. S. Lotion will pre-
side, following an introduction by
Chairman w. Frank Brown. of the
committee in charge OF the program.
The mayor will read the list Of names
of those for whom certificates will go.
The Rev. j. w. Gillespie and Rev.
Fred w. Long will have places on
the program for prayer and benedic-
ton.
Seats are going to be reserved for
the families OF the boys who have
gone, and there will be reservations
made for the G. A. R., Spanish War
Veterans and other patriotic organi-
cations. Invitations will be extended
to the older pupils in the Keokuk
schools, through the principals Of
each school, and the pastors of Keo.
kuk churches will be asked 20 pre-
sent the legion's invitation at the
services Sunday morning.