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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
OUTFIELDERS
ARE COMPARED
IRIS Speaker Declared Greatest Of
All and Should Give indians
an Advantage Over
the Dodgers

by Henry L Farrell. United Press
staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Sept 3o.-Trs
Speaker Is one OF the greatest felders
that ever uonped tbs gardens.
The presence Of their big manager
N center heFd will give the Indians
an advantage over the Brooklyn out
field
Outside Of ceuterfield. the Robin
gardeners look better man for man
Both teams are rather weak N hight
field, having 10 alternate pair
against right and left hand pitching.
In right field. for the Dodgers,
Tommy Griffith and Bernie Neise, the
Canadian league youn gster alternate,
Neis being the right handed batter.
Griffith Is the more consistent batter
though his stick has been counting
for only -255. Neis is the fastest man
on the team. but as Speakers south
paw string Is rather small Griffith
probably will get the most work
Joe Wood and Smith, N right field
for the Indians, also alternate, but
Smith does the bulk of the work. He
is q fair batter and good fielder in
asnuch as his territory Is cut almost
in haf by the far rowing Speaker.
In center field there is COMPARISON
between SPEAKER and Hy Myers. The
Brooklyn fielder Is one of the best
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30

lAs soon as 1t fails to give all that ii
promises, failure begins.
! 1t is therefore with full understand.
ing that all assurances for this sea.
son are made The series OF artist q
concerts which viii begin with beanti-
! full Margaret Romano, prima donna
from the Metropolitan Opera Co., New
York, and close with that interesting
aggregation of artists known az THE
Little Symphony" which appeared
here last April. viii be one of the
strongest and most attractive courses
as it is one Of the largest and most ex-
pensiye, that it has ever been the
privilege Of the club to offer.
Although expenses incurred for this
season will be larger than ever before,
lit has been finally decided not TO adj
vance the price Of membership tick
cts.
1t will therefore be possible to buy
membership ticket for six dollars
fno war tax which will entitle its
holder to- the fourteen club programs,
and FIVE recitals' by celebrated artists,
the latter transferable.
The number OF artists recitsls is
unusually large. This does not mean
any decrease in quality. A series of
fortunate bookings has made it pos
sibls to offer FIVE instead of the usual
three or four.
This does not establish precedent
What it is possible TO do this year 1t
may be impractical to attempt another
year.
The interest and support 80 gener-
oslsly accorded the club last year,
finds its fruition in an arnplihed
course this season, just as next year
depends on this.
Commercial activity IS not the only
element that makes city prosperous
and liveabIe Social, educational and
cultural opportunities follow CONNER
ciai prosperity and are the factors
which determine the character Of a
town and make it worth while.
Believing that it stands for develop
ment along these three lines 30 necs-
gary TO the life of worthwhile COM
munity, the Monday Music club pre-
SCENTS it's annual program with full con-
fdence in the continued support and
interest Of Keokuk people
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
"Civflian Clothes

William Courtenay surrounded by
the original Oliver Morosco company
of weIl-Teputed players in Mr.
MoTosco's greatest dramatic comedy
success, Civilian Clothes" and also
with the entire original scenic pro
duction intact as il was presented
during its New York Chicago and
Boston runs. win be the attraction at
the Grand Tuesday. Oct. 5.
Civilian Clothes" has been &C
claimed the funniest dramatic comedy
Of recent years by some of the most
Trustworthy of theatrical authorities
II is said TO keep IFS audience IN good
laughing humo- from start 10 finish
and at the same time 20 contain some
real intrinsic modern philosophy. cal
culated 10 hold the attention OF the
more seriously inclined of p-esen.
day theatre-goers.
The original cast with Mr. Courte-
nay includes Miss Frances Under
wood. J. K. Murray, Miss Dorothy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
PRUNING TEAM
FOR NEXT CAME
John J. Crin1mins, Jr., is Taking Gun
ninahan's Place on Coaching
staff and Helping Get Squad
Ready.
BOLSTERING WEAK SPOTS
Line VIII be Further Developed and
Landn1an May Help Strengthen
II by Playing on Defense
in It

John J. Crimmins, Jr., has taken
over the JOB Of coaching keokuk high
school football team, and with little
more than a week al his disposal is
planning to whip the team into shape
20 make creditable showing against
the strong Rock Island team which
comes October 9. Mr.. Crimmins who
was one OF the stars of the champion
ship 1905 team, succeeds ". A Cum
ningham who is leaving KeokNk 10
be commissioned in the regular
army.
In a talk at the high school Mon
day afternoon the new coach nsiilled
. large Quantity Of pep" into the
team and the rooters. and pointed
ont some glsrng weaknesses m the
teams work 10 the Milton and Quincy
games. Assisted by alumni who viii
help get the team In shape, the new
coach had his men put On lively
min last night and the work viii
be continued until the squad is
ptnned fog auEhhg Rock Island may
offer.
AZ one Of The Alumni put 4 this
morning ~al THAI team needs Is pep
and Crimmin Is the Eean to put the
pep into them 1t is expected that
he en- do wonders towards develop
ing the plays and smoothing OF the
cough corners Of the general team
srorf PARCELS was given a Try In
fhe back field In practice this week.
and IT may be possible that on de-
Tense Lanimann viii 90 back 10 his
Old position on the lire, where att
sackls he ts power of strength.
A combination OF Lardmann p,ay-
ng quarter On the offensive and On
The line IN defensive e believed to
be one solution Of the line problem
He would strengthen the, line greatly
End would be able 10 direct the team
n offensive Playing the same rs ne
b no#. Development OF the tackles
1m develop the entire line, IL Is be-
E5eved, and with pfunging lines-nen
he purple squad should more than
ND It's oTn with Rock Island or any
Hhsf team.
With real football weather 70 prse-
nee In and plenty Of men 10 sc-iro- !
mage, Keokuk rcotes viii have no
apologies 10 make for their team in /
he remaining games Of the schedule.
b. h believed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
"Saucy DOLL"

"A SaueE Doll which the Milton
Schuster Musical Comedy company
win offer for their opening play Fhen
they begin weeks engagement at
the Grand opera house starting Sun
day. Oct. 3, overfows with song
dance and scenery. lifting tunes, fas-
cinatinE lyrics. funny com edisus AMI
beautiful girls make a Saucy Doll"
q riot Of fun Plays viii be change
daily and during the week THE Love
Bug Gay Monte Carlo" Make
Yourself at Home Fun on the
Campus Honeymoon Limited" and
Broadway FolIies" viii be offered,
each with elaborate scenic investure
and beautiful costumes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30

ty, But should he attain only the
ordinary age, the average, as they
say. that is about forty. then he is
to be considered privileged crea-
ture as to length of life. And be.
sides, for man, my dear children,
length of life is not measured ex-
actly according to the number of
years. He lives most who works
most. When God calls us to Him,
let US take with us the sincere es.
TEEN of others and the conscious
ness of having done our duty to the
end: and whatever our age, we
shall have lived long enough.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
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rnN NEWS 4

Walker made pair and Pipp, Lewis
and Dykes got one each.
Stan Coveleskie ran Cleveland's
lead up TO game and half by
trimming the Browns. 10 10 2, and
giving the Indians clean sweep of
the series
The Braves and Pills split double
header, the Braves winning the first,
i 10 0, and dropping the second. 5
TO !.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
Monday Musrc Club.

The Monday Music club greets its
many members and friends with pro-
mises for the season 1920-21. which
will make 1t one of the most brilliant
and interesting in the clubs history.
For twenty years the clubs one
consistent endeavor has been to live
up to its promises. This is the stone
upon which it has built its success.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30

Hawaii has sufficient n1olasses
available to produce 100000 gallons
of motor acohol-enough for all
automobiles on the island.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
Watching the Score Board

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
Yesterdays hero: Babe Ruth poied
out mis- hty-fou1h homer and helped
Ene Yankees beat the Athletics In a
nouoae~ bib, to 8 and to l. THY
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30

DoorIess doors that make fly
screens unnecessary and keep out
snow and rain by an air current. are
the invention of Boston mecnani-
cal engineer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
O'Brien's Ministries.

With a production of distinguished
merit the Neil -0'Brien's Minstrels
will be the attraction AT the Grand
Thursday and Friday. Sept. 80 and
Oct l. This is the ninth season OF
this popular organization which is
now firmly established as one of the
big minstrel attractions OF the coun-
Try The show this season is prom
ised as being new from first part TO
final curtain, with all new costumes,
acts and features.
OF the first part which is always
a distinctive feature of a minstrel
performance, the promise LIS given
that il is rich IN its list of singers
and comedians and that a setting has
been provided that is the consumma-
ton of excellent taste and stage
craft
The courier-index., 1920-08-06
FOR AMENDMENT NO. 1S. AGAINST AMENDMENT NO. IS.

Proposed Amendment No. 15 to the
 Consultation of Arkansas.
 Re It Resolved by the Houss of Rep and ths Senate of the state of Arknn- Elected to Each House Agreeing
 That the following is hereby pro- posed as an amendment to the consti- tuition of the State of Arkansas. and. upon being submitted to the electors at the next general election for sem ators and representatives if a major fly of the electors voting at such an same shall become . part of the Con stitution of the State of Arkansas. to- wit: whom shall be styled Chief Justice and elected as such. any three of whom shall constitute quorum. and the con. in every case be necessary to a decis- ion, Provided. if 1t should hereafter be- come necessary to increase the number of the judges of the Supreme Court, the tional judges and may also provide for the court sitting in divisions under such regulations as may be prescribed
 Sec. |. The Supreme Judges shall at stated times receive compensation for their services to be fixed by law. which shall not De less than Tour tnou- sand, nor more than six thousand dol- lars per annum. Until otherwise pro- vded by law. the judges of the su- prsme Court shall receive salary Of six thousand dollars per annum. They shall not be allowed any fees or per auisites of office. nor hold any other efficsyof trust or proft. under the State CT the United States.
 Sec. :. The provisions of the Con- stitution of the State of Arkansas in conflict with this amendment are here- by repealed insofar as they are Tn con- dIct herewith, and thAs amendment shail take effect and be in operation sixty (sO) days after its approval and adoption by the people of the state
 Approved by the Governor. and nled fin he office of Secretary of State. February [, lsis. shis ssth day of April 1920.
 iasaN T6M !. HERBAL.
 neogeGagy of stale.
The courier-index., 1920-08-06
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT.

Proposed Amendment No. 15 ts the
 Constitution of Arkansns.
 Amending the Constitution of the State of Arkansas; providing that the Supreme Court of the State shall be composed of five judges. one of whom shall be styled and elected Chief Jus tice, any three of whom shall consn- tuts a quorum, and requiring the con- eurrence of at least three judges in every decision; providing that if it be- come necessary the Legsnlature may for the Court to sit in divisions: pro- yiding the salaries of the Judges shall he fixed by law at not less than Four Thousand (s4.o00.00) Dollars, nor more than Six Thousand t$s,ooo.oo Dollars per year. and fxing. their salaries until otherwise provided by law at Six Thousand (Ss.o00.o0) Dollars per year; providing that the Judges shall not be allowed any fees or psrquisites of of. trust or profit under the State or United States; providing for the repeal as are in conflict; and providing that the amendment shall become operative sixty days after It's approval and adop- ton by the people of the State.
The courier-index., 1920-08-06

The value which France sets up- on her women may be estimated by the fact that the French government recently agreed to give up 5000 Russian prisoners in exchange for 125 French women and children held in Russia.
The courier-index., 1920-08-06

Beavers have been introduced again into New England after many years. Many of the upland mead ows are the result of beaver dams which killed the forest growth de- cades ago.
The courier-index., 1920-08-06

Industrial accidents are found to occur with more frequency during the last hour of the morning and the last hour of the afternoon, than at any other period of the day.
The courier-index., 1920-08-06

Willis has everything in the way of good meats, groceries and vege- tables. Auto delivery service Phone Ill,
The courier-index., 1920-08-06

See Shorty Davis for your winter wood supply. Phone 451. 'tf
The courier-index., 1920-08-06

Get your tickets for Mileagetown at this SUD- ply house. All of our accessories will give you good long service. When you get tired of tires that refuse to give you distance record, then purchase of us.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-04-29
Local and Personal News Notes

~ the high school, "The Bes
Long or short hauls quick-Ber
rvs dray line. -
Flrst-class cobbler at the A. R
Fike harness store.
| The Chautauqua dates for thi,
summer are June 21-26.
Medved Bros pool hall is omen anf
ready for your entertainment
i The meetings at the Christian
church will continue through next
! week.
! Brighten up. Paints, varnishes
etc, IN Acme quality, at Laier's
Cash Store.
For strength and durability use
cedar posts, sold by the Prairie
Lumber Co.
Get your feet in Hartman
shoes and see how good they feel.
At Carlson's.
The incest things in school COM
mencement invitations at this Of
flee. Order early.
II you want to build with lum-
Der. brick or cement, consult the
Prairie Lumber Co
See our prices before buying
your farm machinery. s. E. Mix
kelson, Agent VIC Co.
For Sale Three good work
horses, one 4-year-old colt and 2
good milch COWS. Mrs. M. Kelly
phone 1920. Att
That Western States tire, made
in Spokane, is built to meet the
heavy work required in the west.
At Prices Garage.
DR.. Hewetson, Kincaid Bldg.
extensive experience in treatment
of all injuries and diseases of the
eye. Glasses fitted. Satisfaction.
45w4.
District Superintendent Mac
Caughey, of the NJ. E. church, was
down from Moscow the latter part
OF the week and filled the pulpit
at the Community church here
last Sunday.
For Sale or Trade acres
pasture land adjoining the old
Ramey place in Lawyers canyon,
about 51a miles southeast of Nez-
perez. Phone or write Frank Nc
Quilliam, Winona, Idaho. 47w6. |
There are a number of rough
places in the roads about town.
which could be fixed with a few
moments work, and the saving
10 vehicles and the nerves of car
drivers would be considerable, to
say nothing of the pride we
should have in keeping our roads
it.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-04-29
Long or short orders at Mack :

Long or short orders at Mack
cafe.
Try the new tables at Medved Bro.
pool hall.
Big line boys spring suits jus
opened at Carlson's.
The best Utah coal to be had a
the Prairie Lumber Co.
Who is the best man? See 70,
yourself Friday, May 18th.
! Something good to eat AWAY,
ready for you at Mack s cafe.
Carlson's spring line of haber.
dashery is ready for inspection
It's real pleasure to play on the
new tables at Medved Bros. pool hall
They look good and give serv-
ice, the Hartman shoe. At Carl
son s.
Papering? See the nice line of
wall paper just received at Later s
Cash Store.
Place your orders for Peacock
Rock Springs coal with the Prai-
RE Lumber Co.
School commencement invita-
lions and announcements of all
sorts at this office.
FOR SALE-2nd-hand Dodge
Bros. motor car. In good condi-
ton. Heston & Miller. 42tf
See our prices before buying
your farm machinery. S. E. Mix
kelson, Agent VIC. Co.
Home baked goods cakes,
cookies, doughnuts, etc, at Mrs.
Kincaid S. Closed Saturdays. If
Rooms Three nice ground
floor rooms for light housekeep-
ing. Apply Nezperce Hotel. 4Otf
For Sale -Baled wheat hay ).
$35 per ton if taken in 5-ton lots.
Inquire of Mrs. Walter Booth.
For Sale 2 registered Poland
China Wales hogs; cheap, if taken
in the next few days. John Nc
Kinley. 41tf.
Mrs. Mark Pike and baby
daughter returned Friday from a
visit with relatives and friends in
Spokane.
Sheriff A. w. Mitchell is nicely
improving his residence in West
Nezperce by the addition of a
room and a porch.
Tires The Western States and
Racine lines carried at Price S
Garage should be investigated be-
fore new tires are bought. The
best of service, easy adjustments,
and satisfaction guaranteed.
An eight-pound baby girl ar
rived at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Alvin Caldwell on the morning of
the 9th instant. Alvin shoulders
this new order in his household !
with due pride and a fair promise
Of endurance and mother and |
daughter are said to be getting
along finely.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-04-29

meal time think Of Mack
ea Enjoy an evening at MedVed Bros
pc County Agent Wade is NURSING
/. very severe cold.
a Newest films for all cameras
Campbell's studio.
at n ra forget "The Best Man
Friday evening, May 18th.
'l nearest neighbor city OF
+be west now is Craigmont.
ny For best picture framing, see
Campbell, the photographer.
Newest spring ideas in boys
sn;ts-ages 6 to lat Carlson 5
Hack for sale, cheap at Dog
oett's blacksmith shop, Nezperce
let us draw up your plans for
that new home. Madison Lumber
~ Co. If.
u iOsT-Holstein COW and calf
and Jersey COW. Roy Stellmon,
Vollmer.
visitor in this city the first of
the week. f.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Miller, of
Peck. visited Nezperce relatives
and friends the latter part of last
week.
Mrs. Lizzie Blake spent the
weekend at thee home of her
daughter, Mrs. Jean STICKY, in
Craigmont.
Fertilizer-Manure from old
Boss Barn, free for the hauling.
Must be taken at once. See park
committee.
FOR SALE-Good farm team,
7 and s years old; ready to go to
work. 4. B. Brown, at thACold
Storage Market.
Lost-Between NezperceF and
Rudolph Beck s place, Saturday
night, mud chain for Overland
car. j. M. Basket.
TWINE- CONTRACT binder Irvine
now while you can get it at Stan
dard, 18c, and Premax at 2211ac
S. E. Mikkelsom, Nezperce. Alb
FOR SALE-Hatching eggs,
from Geo. B. Ferris white Leg
horns; So per IS; and roosters
March Matched. Mrs. Alice Stein
haus. 4b-4
Pay your park subscriptions
to either the Union State or Farm
ers State Bank. The improve
ments are under way and the
money is needed.
Some Is Nezpercers saw the
Sommers-G illum fight at Lewis
ton Monday night and seem to
be well satisfied that they got1
their money s worth.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-04-29
Community Church.

Sunday, May g., Mothers Day
10 a. M, Sunday school and BIZ
BILE class. 11,preaching service, SER
mon, "My Mother. Duet by
Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Skinner
reading, Rabina Hillenbrand
quartette, violin solo, Mrs. Pike
duet, Mrs. Sorenson and Mrs.
Dixie Davis, orchestra in atten-
dance. 7 80 p. M, sermon, "The
Divinity Of Christ. :"
This Sabbath being observed as
Mothers Day, come and wear a
flower in remembrance Of mother.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-04-29
Rebekah Club.

The Rebekah Social Club met
with Mrs. Lena Emerson, April
%.
The afternoon was spent in the
usual form of crocheting There
were 16 members present.
Mrs. Emerson, assisted by Pearl
Heston and Gladys Smith, served
a very delicious lunch to which
all did justice.
Mrs. Earl Richardson and Mrs.
Miller were guests.
The club will meet Tuesday
afternoon, May 4, with Mrs. Roy
Thompson.
Mrs. Bessie Walker, Secy.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-04-29
10 Vollmer Postoffice Now Craig
mont.

l
Postmaster S. j. Under receiv-
ed official notification this week
advising that the name of Ito,
Idaho had been changed to
Craigmont, Idaho, and has also
received his commission as post
master of Craigmont, effective
April 10.
Also mail clerks have receiv-
ed instructions to show Craig
mont, Idaho, in lieu Of Ilo, Idaho,
on all pouch and other records,
effective April 16.
w. d. Kirby, agent at the Voll-
mer station, has also received no.
tice from the railroad and express
companies that the name of the
station will be changed to Craig
mon, effective June 17.-Ilo Reg
lister.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1920-04-29

Coming, "The Best Man," al
the auditorium, Friday evening
May 7th.
The Hartman shoe, the best on
the market and priced right, at
Carlson s.
Sheep For Sale 1856 ewes, 2 to
6 years old; go ewes 6 to 8 years
old; l25 ewes, l year old; 80
wethers, year old; 200 spring
lambs. The one to three year
olds are ~ to 81 Lincoln, The bal
ance are mostly Merino crosses.
$500 takes the lot. W. f. Car
gill, Nezperce, Idaho. 48w2
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-08-21
Woman Burned When Gasoline
Expiodas.

A shocking accident occurred in
Crowley Thursday morning, Aug. II,
as a result of which Mrs. Herbert
Baker, aged "a, was so badly burned
by gasoline explosion that she died
later, says the Crowley Signal.
According to the Signal, Mrs.
Baker had filled a gasoline iron from
Il five-gallon oil can and placed the
can at her feet. She lit the iron and
threw the still lighted match away
without noticing where it went. II
dropped into the fve-gallon can
which was nearly full of oil. The oil
caught fire almost instantly and il
second later exploded drenchine
| the unfortunate woman with flaming
| oil
| Neighbors heard her screams Of
agony and rushed to her aid. They
found the poor woman rolling on tht
floor in her agony; her clothes burn
ed completely off, the burned tlesl
dropping from her body and man.
parts in a crisp.
A doctor who was summoned di'
all he could but stated that the wo
mans death was only question o
time. Death resulted number o
hours later.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1920-08-21
lJrve E;eht-Cent Car Fare.

7. D.. O'Keefe, federal receiver OF
the New Orleans Railways and Light
Company while testifying before the
masters hearing the car controversy
Ia few days ago, declared that the
car fare would have to be increased
to eight cents in order to enable the
company pay the wage increase
asked the street carmen and
other Rployes. He said that even
an eli lKt cent fare would not fur
nishAn adequate return on the far II
vaGe of the property, but that IT
w&ld result in the restoration OF
credit sufficient to enable the proper
lies to be reorganized and thereby
fovide necessary new capital FOL
aditions, extensions and betterment
s}amface of the heavy increase II
= Ter and freight rates recently
kKted by the Interstate Commerce
lRbommission to the railroads OF thE
4 country to enable them to meet tn
big advance in wages granted to TIL
railway employees by the federal lano
board, it seems reasonable and almos
inevitable that the carfare in NeE
IOrleans will have to be advanced i
| the increased pay demanded by tn
carmen is granted.