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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-06
Weather Conditions.


Pressure is low in the vicinity OF
the west gulf and . - weather is be-
coming unsettled n those sections,
with rain in Kansas and Arkansas,
High pressure, central this morning
over Montana, has caused shgal
fall in temperatures from the north
ern Rocky mountains eastward to the
lakes and southwark to the lower
Mississippi valley Light snow was
falling at Denver at a m.
Local Observations.
Dec. Bar. TEN. Wind. WITT
5, D. m....So17 35 s Clear
6, a. m. 1925 80 n Cloudy
River stage at a IN, 3 feet
change in twenty-four hours, rise o.
one-tenth OF a foot
Mean temperature yesterday, 90,
highest, 10; lowest, 80; lowest ias'
night, 81.
Relative humidity yesterday at
a. m, II; IL M, IS; 7 p. m, %,
CARL E. HADLEf.
Observer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-06
BUSINESS Is
TAXED TO DEATH

fC0nIGEed f-onl p4gs. u
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-06
Liberty Bond Market.

NEW YORK, Dec. s--Liberty
bonds were quoted today az follows:
3Ies, 9o32: second IS, $50: first
AIS. Ss4o; second fAs. 1854: third
4As, ss0S; fourth 4Es. 1854: Vic
tory 3Ys, 1852; Victory AIS, e55.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-12-06
Late Market Quotations

Sheep receipts, i.s00 head: market
IS G SIC lower Ewes, ss.1Dl4T5;
lambs, SI0-doGuT5: Gamers and
choppers. s2,0GG 400.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
PLANT SHADE TREES
Pinchot Promises State Aid In Beau
tIfyIna Communities

Harrisburg, Aug. 2.-In an effort to
make the cities and the borOughs of the
state mOre beautiful. and more pleas
ant places in which to live, Clifford
PinchOt, state forester, has sent letters
to all mayors and burgesses calling at.
tention to the shade tree commission act
and promising mid from the State De-
partment of Forestry.
In his letter he says the department
IL anxious to help the municipalities Of
the state in carrying out systematic
planting programs.
THE value of systematic planting
and proper care of shade trees along
streets" he says, will add greatly to
the attractiveness of your town. To get
the best results from your trees resp0n-
sibility for this work should be definitely
fixed.
"a live Shade Tree Commission has
greatly benefited many cities and bor-
oughs. II you have not already done
so. provisions of the act of May 81 #.
1907. might we'll be accepted by your
council and such commission might be
named.
''The Department of Forestry will
be glad to CO. operate with the Shade
Tree Commission of your borough by
recommending the proper species, time
and places for street planting, correct
methods for pruning, treatment for
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
MILL REFUSE KILLS FISH
Thousands Poisoned by Chemicals
Seen In SchuyikllI River

Persons in the vicinity of Flat Rock
dam, in the Schuylkill, yesterday were
astonished by the sight of thousands of
dead fish of all kinds floating on the
surface of the water above the dam.
The fish ranged all the way from tiny
minnows to twenty pound carp. There
were also many clubs, suckers, catfish
and cells.
An explanation was advanced by
Winfield Giles, superintendent of locks
at Flat Rock dam. who declared his
belief that the fish had been poisoned
by refuse discharged from the mills
that line the banks of the canal above
Conshohocken. During all the years
in which he has been superintendent,
Mr.. Giles asserted, he has never seen
such large numbers of dead fish In the
river.
'On Saturday the locks at Consho-
hocken were opened" the superintend-
ent said, land ever since then ] have
noticed n greenish, yellowish scum on
the surface of the water. 1t is my
theory that the mills in that vicinity
are Ilischarging into the canal some
poisonous matter that kills the fish. and
l believe that the fish commissioners
and the Board Of Health should look
into it,"
Another theory advanced by owners
of lighthouses in the neighborhool is that
the fish We're killed by terrific thunder
storm which rnged along the upper
river Saturday night. The bodies of
many Of the fish are ripped open, it is
said, as IL by the concussion of heavy
caps Of thunder.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
B. 81. STOCK INCREASES
New Associations Chartered and Ole
Ones Make Newslssues

Activity in the incorporation of
building and loan associations showed
little sign of diminishing during July.
according to records of the department
Of the secretary of the commonwealth.
More than twenty five were char
tered, some of them with $1,000 900
authorized capital stock and others with
$4,000, 900 and $4,000, 900 instead of
the 81 900, 900 figures which had been
the rule for years. In June more than
thirty associations We're Incorporated.
A number of old associations filed
notices Of increase in stock. Among
them were Brotherhood, this city, 50, :
OOO, 900 to $4,000, 900: Harmony, this
city, 81 ,O0O. 900 to $1,000 900: Free
Poland. Reading, $500, 900 to $4,000. :
600; George II. Earle. Jr., this city,
81 ZOO. 900 to $1,000. 900; Found
ers. this city. 81 ,OOO, 900 to S.. 900, =
600: Wilbur South Bethlehem. 81 900. =
600 to $4,000. 900: Progressive Mutual.
Pittsburgh. 81 ZOO, 200 to $4,000 900
Forty fourth Ward. this city, 81 900. :
600 to $5, ZOO. 900: Abraham Lincoln
this city, 81 100000 to $4,000. 900
Philadelphia, this city. 81 ,OOO. 900 to
So, 900. 900; Penn Charter. this city.
81 600 900 to 5000 ,000y
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
raw suoar Market ouIst

New York, Aug. 2.--The market for
raw sugars continues quiet and about
steady. Sales on Friday, just reported,
Included 10000 bags Cubas for prompt
shipment to a Boston refiner, at 1bhc,
c. 1. f.; 200 bags Perus, centrifugals. In
port, at 15c. and $50 tons Peru molasses,
;u af,oat at ishc, 6 1 , {, the Sor two latter tier
portations July 80 to August 1, inclus.
I've, were 21,500 bags Porto Ricos and
23.42s bags Cubas to the National Co. I;
10000 bags Porto Ricos, 22,500 bags
Brazils and 30,150 bags Javas to the
American Co.. 14,725 bags Javas and
1900 bags San Domngos to the Warner
Co. and 10,116 bags Javas consigned to
the trade. The local refined market Ia
unchanged both as to conditions ana
prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
FOR LIBERAL OIL LAWS
Mexican official Says Statutes Ar
Not Retroactive

Mexico City, Aug. 2.-Referring to
the petroleum situation, Pastor Rouaix,
secretary of agriculture and develop
ment in the Carranza cabinet, declared
yesterday that while the Mexican con-
stitution may be retroactive, the statutes
emanatiug from IL cannot have such
effect. ..... ...
"The new law must recognize nation
alization of the subsoil, according
to the constitution. but must not de-
stroy past rights" Rouaix said. 1T
must try to reconcile them with the
new ideas and also respect the rights
acquired By previous laws
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
PREDICT BIG COTTON CROP
indicated, Yield Million BsIes oreatpt
Than Month Auo

Washington, Aug. 2.--Increase of
more than a million bales in the pros-
pective production of cotton over the
indicated yield of a month ago was .fore-
cast today by the Department Of Agri~
culture. A total Of 12.b19,000 bales was
estimated from the condition of the crop
July 25, while t1,450,000 bales was
forecast from the condition June 25.
A production of IL 100000 bales Wa
forecast from the condition June ~.
which was 10 per cent of normal. Pro
duction last year was 11,329,756 baleg
and the condition on July rs year ago
was 67.1. The ten-year average condi-
ton on July 25 is 75.6 per cent
Good growing weather during July
caused much Improvement In the pros
poets of the crop, the condition having
advanced from TOT per cent of normal.
OF, June 25, to TAI per cent on July a.
The crops condition is points higher
than Il was a year ago and a little
more than 1 point below the ten-yeaS
July rs average. tNtif
Liverpool Cotton, Exchange Holiday
Liverpool. Aug. AATrading was sus-
pended today on the cotton exchange In
observance of the bank holiday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
FINANCIAL
NOTICE
70 the Stockholders Of Surpass Leather


To the Stockholders of surpass Leather
Stockholders OF this Company. held at ths
general office, fIthe Company Ninth and
s2d day Of september. 1890. al u O'clock
noon. for the purpose of taking into con.
tsrms and d,Ss conditions Of the preferred stock
Issuing In lieu, nd place thereof certincates
Of stock. entitli.g the holder thereof to re-.
annum. and no more. from and after ths
any dividends shall be declared or paid upon
any other Stock Of the Corporation. such such
solution q the ,eSrporation. to be entitled
fore any amount shall be ,ald. to the holders
Of other stock OF the corporations; said pre-
ferred shares, however. not to be entitled Ia
ration.
BY order Of the Board
HoIIIsrER sTIiRGrs. Secretary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Reading, Aug. 2.-Lightning

Reading, Aug. 2.-Lightning at
night struck the steeple of the First
Reformed Church, tearing bricks out of
the base, and the scaffold at st. Paul's
Catholic Church, now being rebuilt.
Neither building was set on fire. Hun
dreds of telephone lines were burned out
and the Metropolitan power plant was
forced to shut off electric lights and in
dustrial current and street railway
power for ten minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Paris Bourse Barely Steady

Paris, Aug 2.-Prices were barely
steady on the Bourse today. Three per
cent rentes were quoted at 5Sf, 62c !;
exchange on London, 4Sf, 75c per cent
loan, ST. soc. The dollar was quoted at
13f, 31sc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02

Discount rate corresponds with interest
rate borne by certificate pledged as collateral
with minimum OF 8 per cent In the case of
Philadelphia. Atlanta and Kansas City and
5h per cent In the case OF San Francisco.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02

rs Scaled BIDS Win be received for the 'paI sale
$sE%s SaHSish S;h riSSssSS;'lysnis iSsS'
SsSss shaSssnd dollars % soupss 81 n.s
istered bonds Of One thousand dollars
thirty (soS years with interest payable semi. I.
annually et the rate Of Five and siT-tsntha
State II lax. The rlsht Is reserved 70 reject any a.,
or ali bids. Bids win be opened at the
f.snsdowne. on August. 9th, 1920, AT q
o'clock p. M, Send bids to,,,
Clerk OF Council.
East Lansdowne Pa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Allentown, Pa, Aug. 2.-Lightning

DESTROYED the large barn on the
farm of William Benninger, member Of
the legislature, at Walnutport.
Thirty five head Of Holstein cattle,
of which he Is one of the leading breed :
ers and fanciers in America. were saved.
Six horses were burned with much hay
and grain and many implements.
He estimates hiss loss at SIS 900.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Dividends
Office of The Real Estate Title
Insurance and Trust Compapy

52s CHESTNUT STREET
A au6rterly dividend ef 81 per share has
been declared by the Board OF Directors,
record this date.
Cheeks will be mailed.
DANIEL HoUSEMAN. Treasurer,
PHILADELPHIA. JULY 4. 1890
The Board OF Directors Of the Penn Trafio
Company haSe Ss,,annd ths day seelared regular
dividend OF les payable August 2. i0aO. to
stockholders of record July is, 1920. Trans
ALFRED NJ GRAY.
Secretary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Reserve Banks Discount Rates

Official rediscount rates at the twelve
Federal Reserve Banks are as follows
Treas. Lib. Com'l Bkrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
MISCELLANEOUS
STORM DAMAGES WIRES
Most Of Bucks County Crops, How
ever, Are Saved by Harvesting

ever, Are Saved by Harvesting
DoyIestown, Pa, Aug. 2.-Heavy
electrical storms that swept sections Of
Bucks county yesterday played havoc
with telephone communication. After
a week of perfect weather, farmers har-
vested most of their field crops. includ-
ins the grain and hay. so that very
little damage was reported by farmers.
Several fires occurred, caused by light
ming.
In the vicinity Of Point Pleasant.
along the upper Delaware river. many
campers were driven from their bunga-
lows and tents, to shelter in the
hotels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
Proposals
Proposals
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
bureau Of Water

July, 81. 1920.
o'clock noon on Tuesday. Aukust 10, ie2O.
and opened at Room 2l0 City Hall;
Contract No. 402--Ash hoppsrs for
Torresdals and S.ps,.Pin Eo.rd9pssrs rPint:
piacins valve boxes In Ken.inston. IN"
Contract No. 4O5-Locom0tiVe Tor
Contract No. 106-Aeration fumes and
aprons at Georges Hill
Contract No. 407-COaI storage apDlI-
nnce, LRrdners Point
Contract No. 4Os-FurnlshinE five-ton
Mack truck.
For full intogwsti9p On, aqa Particulars in
N''' FRANK II. CAVBN. Director.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02
federal Reserve Bank statement

The condition OF the Federal Reeerve Bank
Of philadelphia for the week ended Satur-
day compares with the previous week az
follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-02

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
A Good Start.

II Is somewhat out OF tho ordinary
for a man OF the caliber Of T, X. Rid
dick to sit as a member Of the lower
house OF the Tennessee legislature, but
his willingness to make the sacrifice
indicates that ne regards no place too
humble for him 10 occupy II it affords
an opportunity for patriotic service. Mr..
Riddick Is setting an example that
might be emulated by men less quail
fled for the position.
The purpose in qualifying Mr.. Riddici
as candidate for the legislature in
the extraordinary session Is that he
may be made the leader in the fight for
ratification OF the equal suffrage
amendment.
Gov, Roberts regards II as mandatory
upon him 10 call special elections
wherever there are vacancies, and Mr.,
Riddick will take the place of one Of
the Shelby county members who is dis
qualified from serving.
Mr.. Riddick is one OF the foremost
lawyers of the country. He would
easily take rank with the ablest mem
bers OF the United States senate II he
were a member Of that body. He adorns
any assemblage of which he is part,
and always reflects credit upon his
state.
Not infrequently a member OF the
legislature who distinguishes himself By
dint of hard work and close applica-
tion mounts rapidly upward TO fire
marshal. coal oil inspector or something.
No doubt we shall hear from Mr.. Rid
dick again
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
Remarkable Prisoners.

According to the ingenious young
man whose letters from Berlin are
Copyrighted by the Chicago Tribune,
the Russian prisoners still kept in that
country are mighty men. They are
200 600 in number, but in valor and
worth they must be at least a million.
They are widely distributed in many
prison camps and Of course disarmed;
but this is the way the young cores
pondent finds them regarded;
German guards are afraid that
should leader arise among the pris-
oncrs they would break out, arm them
selves. march Russiaward and surround
the Polish forces
1t would be quite an exploit for com
mon prisoners to break away from their
guards and possess themselves OF tho
ornaments Of the captor nation. But
these Russian prisoners are likely to
march several hundred miles in addi-
tiop and surround an entire Polish army
Of three times their own strength,
1t is no wonder the Poles caved
in before troops such as these.
But we suspect the principal infer
ence to be drawn from the CORES
pondents letter is that in Berlin they
are not down to less than one-halt OF
one per cent as yet
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
"Kiddine" Too Soon.

An interesting yarn attaches to Mr.
Rlce's declaration that he INTENDS 10
attend the special session. Mr.; hce
was the only member OF the SheihE
dolcgat alton who voted against tne pil
nassed by the legislature in 1919 CIV
iny 10 the women of Tennessee presi-
dental and municipal suffrage. hes-
to-day he issued a statement that ne
had been prompted to this by rear
that the better element OF women Wou!u
not avail themselves OF the rIRht 70
vote II il were given them. He says
mat events in the municipal election
last fan prove he was mistaken ana
that he now desires to return to Nash
viii and work for suffrage and seek the
ratification OF the amendment. ,,.
This sudden change OF heart on ne
mari and the final gallant bow to the
iadtos seated as spectators in the
boxes. lust before the curtain Is ruhs
down on the suffrage issue, caused
some amusement among the feminine
guests nj the Chamber OF commerce
luncheon in honor OF Mrs. Catt yes
M Mr. Rice had to endure some good
ratured Kidding, but the women were
too elated over the victory winch a1
seems so near, to let any sung get
into their banter, and the senator iro a
shelby, who at the eleventh hour ia
yersed his former position Wa ". J is
u
old ally. Parks Worley, to come oNe'
with him on the right side OF the Tenet
commercial Appeal.
Tennessee has not ratified the SUI
frage amendment because majority
If the members of the legislature OPP
posed 1t. .,. T.,
our understanding is that effort Is
beine made to induce sufficient num-
her Of members 10 change their minds
to make a majority in favor OF ratii'-
cation,
In order TO do this members who OPP
posed ratification in the regular ses-
sion must favor ratification in the ex-
ira session.
We would suggest that the ladies re-
serve their Kidding and not display
the amusement they feel over this sud
den change of heart" when a member
,oins their ranks. even II he, Fat the
eleventh hour. reverses his former po-
stion."
1t would be better politics to ridicule
those who change their vote after rau-
fcation is accomplished.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
SHIELDS FOR WEIGH.

Knoxville on Friday had the distinc-
ton of acting host to two United States
senators. one or more state officials
and almost numberless candidates for
Senator oscar W. Underwood, Of
Alabama, and Mrs. Underwood, who
are summering at Tate Spring, motored
down and spent the day at the Farra-
gut.
en- route from California to their home
at ClnChdale, spent the day here also,
and will probably leave this morning,
They were accompanied by Mrs. Pean-
nette Cowan Heth, of Hawaii
Senator Shields and Senator Under
wood are colleagues in the senate and
were pleased to meet again Yesterday.
They had pleasant little chat at the
hotel exchanging opinions on the ma
tional ticket and the league OF ma
lions,
George N, WeIch. of Nashville. a
member OF the Tennessee railroad COM
himself Joined Senators Shields and
Underwood in talking over the political
situation in a democratic way,
Senator Shields told Mr.. Welch that
he hoped to repay him in a measure
for the loyal support accorded him
the railroad commissioner hearty sup
port in his efforts TO be reelected
Mr., WEIGH has made a splendid
record as commissioner, Senator
Shields declared. He has been very
successful in his own business affairs
and has conducted the affairs OF the
state entrusted to him with no less
success. and | believe the Democrats
of Tennessee should rcnominate him in
August and Te-eicct him in November.
He deserves anything he asks at the
hands Of the Democratic party in Ten
nessee. knoxville journal and Trib-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
Idlaness in High Places.

The lament Of the age is absence OF
industry and lack OF production.
Whenever half a dozen or more capt.
talists assemble at their club for a
two hour luncheon, the topic OF con-
yersation is lack OF enterprise on the
part Of the working man.
Whenever score or more assemble
on the overcrowded golf links await
ing their turn to begin an afternoon
OF play. whatever part OF the CONVEX
satlon that is not devoted TO golf Is
directed at the Sinking laboring man
and his diminished hours Of work.
There isn't a municipality of conse-
uuence in the country, including those
where the farmer plows up to the cor
porate line, that hasn't its country
club and It's overwhelming majority OF
idle business men.
The business man who travels from
one town to another is not considered
properly equipped unless he carries
along a bag filled with golf sticks.
II is a well established principle that
the man at the head Of an enterprise
sets the pace. II he works hard and
is on the Job early and late the same
NAV be expected Of his subordinates
The man who works can not be made
10 see that II his labor enables his en-
ployer to play and cut capers ike
colt in a pasture, that he likewise should
not have diversion.
It is true that men do not work like
thew once did. Nobody docs, Then
why single out for censure those who
work the hardest and get the least
for It?
There is general complaint about
the shortage OF man power The com
plant usually Is registered by the man
who has from two to five servants
anticipating his whims and constantly
busyins themselves seeking some IN
noyation that will ward of a constantly
threatened ennui.
During the war there was wide
spread cry for the affluent to give up
their men servants, chauffeurs, house
men. buffers and Wallets. in order that
they might enter work OF production
AS we recall there was not liberal
response and such as did respond have
resumed on grander scale with a
more dazzling display Sull the work
ing man is singled out for censure be
cause circumstances have made II pos
sible for him to vary the monotony OF
a sruelling existence
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-07-27
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY, JULY %, 1920.

Copyright 1920, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicato)
Good stars dominate this day, accord
ing to astrology. While Uranus, Mer-
curry. Jupiter and Saturn are all in
benefit aspect, Jupiter alone is ad-
verse.
Stimulating influences will be felt
during this CONFORMATION, making for
confidence and increased activity.
Uranus is in a place supposed to make
the mental condition serene and undis-
turbed in any circumstances. Strength
and foresight are to be impaired by
this rule of the planet.
Mercury gives great promise to all
who depend on publicity or advertising.
Thus merchants, political candidates
and actors should benefit.
There is a happy augury for the men
who hold the destiny of the nation in
their keeping.
A banker and financier who has
will now come much into public notice.
He will command esteem and suspicion
at the same time.
Financiers are now subject to a
planetary government that seems to
presage supreme tests to their wisdom
and foresight.
There is a prophecy that a project
Of immense scope will engage the at
tention and attract the savings of the
people.
HC aspect Vi mercury III square 10
Saturn and the Moon in OPPOSITION to
Mercury are read as menacing to the
queen Of England, who should safe
guard her health.
AS the prince of Wales has the Sun
close to Mercury and Venus the news
that he may soon marry is to be ex-
peCted.
Many weddings will mark the autumn
season, although there may be an in
creased anxiety over the cost Of lv-
ing. While certain commodities will
decrease in price food will be very
high.
The opening of new lands for settle
ment again is prophesied as likely to
bring about successful experiments in
cooperation.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury Of a fortunate year Jour
neys and removals will bring about
pleasant and profitable changes.
Children born on this day will be
thoughtful. careful and in every way
trustworthy, it is foretold.