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ill." 9, n,B Jit Crjake feb- n''18 (IS SPEAKS ON SCHOOL SYSTEM rfdre« Delivered Before St. Paul's young Men's Club, High School Head Explains .. Alms. W &Si, PIOIBNCY KEY NOTE V- Me Tries to Develop Qualities That Will Help Students Fit in Any Position Offered. KTbe Keokuk system of pbbllo •tools was explained and defended "nr Robert Reid, principal of the school In an addres/, delivered at meeting of the Men's club of St. il'a German Evangelical churc'i night. Dr. Reid told the club just the educational system of Keo accomplished why it should be It was instead of similar to the ee at Gary, tad. and other industrial ices, and also of the progress of lak few years and its aims for Ike future. 1: Dr. Reid said that the Keokuk sys liem did not pose as a vocational sys 12, that prepared the individual to ISrto his life -work and exhibit the ISffmarks of a specialist at once. Rath Kr it furnished the vision and founda tion and general cultural elements Itbat would make him fit in and be Jeome adjusted to any new system •gut chance offered. The student Won't have all the skill that goes with Jwcational training, but will prove I:,]tfmself more efficient on a broader finite. Dr. Reid discussed the Gary voca tional plan, but said that the school lysteq there was a peculiar one that lad grown over night with a peculiar Industrial system. It was a necessary tad right one. But in a place like 'Keokuk, Where the roots of education «ere old and deep, there could be no revolutionary upheaval of the estab lijhed form rather it had to come! [gradually as the industrial growth of itke city warranted it.' He explained [ttatthis gradual change was coming Fitout and that it was entirely a Utural and desirable change. $1,000 For Each lowan. Attention was called to the fact tbat the state of Iowa spends on an irerage of $1,000 for educational pur |jmeg on each individual within its larders from infancy, in an effort to blm a good and desirable clti m, and that the state provides edu cational facilities for the youth of the fitite between Ave and twenty-one bears of age. Dr. Reid pointed out that with the three new kindergartens, [Keokuk was providing educational fa il duties for students from four to twenty-one years. The home, church ancj school were liven as the vital factors in making .children efficient. Dr. jReid empha sized that efficiency waa the keynote to all educational enterprises. The .rjr was now for industrial, civil, po litical and spiritual efficiency. The function of the school, according to ^the definition was to .form correct ^kbits, and provide for. the efficient transfer of the habits t,o lifo adjust ments. That the school is becoming more tflident. Dr. Reid said twas apparent through the great increase in attend ance during the past several years, with a corresponding increase in the population of the city. This showed that the efficiency of the school was king recognized. Noticed by Business Men. Dr. Reid said that he had asked a tnmber of business men if they hafi Noticed any increased efficiency in profit'during •k 0 wL-.S/V'-.. .',, Is Survived by Husband and Three Children. Mrs. John Gilliam Sr. passed away this morning at 10 o'clock at Graham hospital from a complication of dis eases. Mrs. GUliani had been at the I hospital for a week and recently un derment an operation. She had been ill for several years. •SLV'* .-va* I-'- To the Editor of The Gate City: Kindly announce my name as a candi date for the office of mayor, subject to the primary March 13. Also state that I am not allied with any candidate or candi dates for councilman, and have made no pledges or promises to anyone, for any of fice to be appointed by the council. Respectfully, Ed. S. Lofton the students they employed and the answer was that they hau, especially in the last three or four years. It did not take the student as long to fit into a new plaice as formerly. The speaker said that the high school emphasized ambition, attention, application, accuracy, concentration, honesty, stability, clean habits, re sponsibility, health and courtesy and efficiency was described as not resting so much on grades in the formal school subjects as in the bringing out of qualities such as named above. Various charts and pictures were shown to illustrate the address. Following the talk by Dr. Reid, the officers elected at the January meet ing of tire St. Paul's Men's club, were installed. MRS. GILLIAM DIES AT LOCAL HOSPITAL Had Been III for Several Years Death Caused by a Compli cation of Dis eases. WAS BORN IN KENTUCKY Came to Keokuk With Her Parent®— Mrs. Gilliam has a host of friends in Keokuk who will learn with regret of her death this morning. She was a woman who made friends easily and will always he remembered for her many fine traits of character that en deared her to all with whom she was associated in life. The dtcedent was bora on October 19, 1854. She came to Keokuk at an early date with her parents from Mencey county, Kentucky, and was I married on August 8, 1877, to John Gilliam. Her maiden name was Miss Sarah Semohes. Mir. Gilliam survives with' three 'children, Mrs. George Ogden, John Gilliam and ^Matthew Gilliam. An other daughter, Grace, died several years ago. One sister and seven brothers survive. Following are the grandchildren: Grace Gilliam and grandchildren Grace and Gertrude Gilliam, Grace, Frank, Mamie, Jo seph and Thomas Ogden. 1171 V,V-' 1 I While 1 3 1 Will Express Daily Direct From New York City Court Finds That Montrose Druggist Is Proper Person to Sell Intoxicating Liquors. HE MUST PAY THE COSTS No inheritance Tax Can be Collected From the DuPonit Estate, Court Finds—Other Rulings. The application of F. O. Wilcox for permission to sell intoxicating liquors has been granted by Judge Hamilton in the district court, in the decision handed down this afternoon. Mr. Wil cox is a registered pharmacist at Montrose. The court finds the aver ments in the petition to be true that the reasonable convenience and necessity of the people of Montrose make the granting of the permission proper, and that Wilcox possesses the character and qualifications necessary and is worthy of trust. The court finds that the application should be granted upon compliance with the law. Trie law provides that in case of a controversy of this sort, all of the costs must be paid by the applicant before the permission is valid. Can't Tax Estate. In the matter of the estate of Charles I. DuPont in which the state has entered claim for collateral in heritance tax, the court finds that the tax cannot be granted. The property, according to the findings, is the prop erty of E. I. DuPont de Nemours com pany and is not subject to collateral Inheritance tax. Other Rulings Made. In the case of Clyde Hull vs. Victor LaBonte, defendant's motion for security for costs has been sustained The plaintiff is given until Fib. S3 to file bond. In the case of McCutchan vs. i'at terson motion for more specific state ment is sustained as to two para graphs. In the case of Grace Steele vs. he Hippodrome Theater Co., et al. mra tion to quash servico is overruled. FUNERAL RECORD Andrew Peterson. -The funeral of the late "Andrew Vet era on. was held from the residence, 303 South First street, this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery. The. services were conducted by Rev. Franzen. Mrs. J. M. Alberts. Funeral services for the late Mrs. J. M. Alberts was held from the resi dence, 906 Johnson street, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Burial was made in Oakland cemetery. Mrs. Caroline Dufek. The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Dufek was held from the home, 1412 Bank street, at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Father George Giglinger. PERSONALS. George S. Tucker and E. E. Coombs went to Excetsior Springs this morn ing where they will stay for a few weeks. in ll6W exPres$s5"^d $6 98 and February to encourag^arl^ajes. S3 1 THE DAILY GATE CITY" Y^wfr Gall Black 665 For Socioty Editor LINCOLN. "Great captains with their guns and drums, Disturb our judgment for the hour. But at last silence comes These are all gone and standing like a tower Our children shall behold his fame The kindly earnest brave far seeing man, Sagacious, patient, dreading praise, not blame, New birth of our new soil, the first American." Guild Reception Yesterday. The reception given yesterday aft ernoon by the Graham hospital guild in connection with its annual linen shower, was largely attended and was a delightful affair in social way. A generous contribution of linen was received for which the members of the guild wish to thank their friends. Refreshments were served during the afternoon by a committee of which Mrs. Marie Radasch waa chairman. Lincoln Week Observed. This is Lincoln week throughout the United States and in the schools Lin coln poems and stories and Incidents in the life of the greatest American are being told. Among the new things being told this year is of the bust of Lincoln which Is being made by James Novell!, an Italian immigrant, who came,, to this country in 1890t a little boy. He did clay modeling' in the public schools of New York and' under the most discouraging condi tions and in poverty he pursued his studies in this country and later went to Paris and Rome. He learned of Lincoln very early in his first year in school and ever since Lincoln has been his ideal. Now that he has had recognition as a sculptor, he is work ing, on the. colossal bust of Lincoln and critics who have seen it, say it is to be one among the great Lincoln memorials. Miss Alexander Teaches Dancing. Friends of-Miss Virginia Alexander will be Interested to know that she is giving dancing lessons at the Ma jestic, one of the most fashionable hotels at Hot Springs. The Hot Springs Sentinel Record of Monday contains this complimentary notice: "The Majestic Hotel announces the engagement of one of the premier dancing teachers of the country. Miss Virginia Alexander of New York. She is a pupil of the Castle House, of Professor Miles, of Professor Duryea. all of New York, and of Professor Duque and C. Howard of Paris. She will give dancing lessons by appoint ment."' -V,.,.-,: Alpha Trist Today. Mrs. Thomas Pond was hostess to the members of the Alpha Trist club today at her home on Grand avenue. C. W. B. M. Yesterday. One of the unusually meetings of tha/C. W. J3. W« Jinteresting a .auxiliary was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Hennings.- Mrs. William Iooley was chairman of the committee in charge. Following the program, refreshments were served iby Mesdajnes HenningB, Dooley, JClark, Rankin, Charles and Betts. I Valentine Card Farty. The Ladies' society of St. Mary's Catholic church entertained a large company of friends this afterpoon at a Valentine Sard party in St. Mary's halll To Give Two Lectures. On Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock and apain at 8 o'clock, Prof. Charles C. Nutting of the University of Iowa, will give an Illustrated lecture on The Wonders of the Deep Sea. Professor Nutting has ha4 unusual «|«wy T^T^^^H^^H^xoresslateWinter Suits, $20 values to sell at $7.50. Also $20 Cloaks to sell at will also pick up and $35 ush """"""^^rTdv^in^awmaterialiTls^aborsituation^ricesTr^goii^^k^jigl^hiss^iiig. This Isno oke Im^a guaranteed fact, so bay now and save 20 to 59%. Furthermore we positively accept just l/2 I IOiK \*lly An Unfailing Way To Banish Hairs (Beauty Notes) Ugly hairy growths can be removed In the privacy of your own home if you get a small original package of delatone and mix into a paste enough of the powder and water to cover the hairy surface. This should be left on the skin about 2 minutes, then re moved and the skin washed and every trace of hair will have vanished. No harm or inconvenience can result from this treatment, but be sure you buy real delatone. opportunities to study the life in the deep sea and the lectures promise to bo of very special Interest, dealing as they do with a phase of sea life lit tle known, by ordinary people. The lectures are to be given under the patronage pf the student branch of the-Y.'W.'C. A. To Entertain at Tea. The four circles of the First Chris tian church will entertain at an aft ernoon tea in the Y. W. C. A. series on Wednesday, February 16, In the Y. W. C. A. building. W. R. C. Meeting Tomorrow. The W. R. C. will hold Its regular business meeting tomorrow afternoon at half past two o'clock In Cameron's hall. Entertained Friends. The Misses Margaret and Ruth Kinnaman entertained a party of young women friends at their home, 904 Concert street, last evening. Music and dancing was enjoyed. A two course luncheon was served. Those present were: 'Mrs. Ralph Schouten, Mrs. C. Kinnaman. Anna Ewers, Tda EJgley, Leola Hovey, Ade line Henemen Jennie Kaufman, Nel lie Mofllt, Ruth Mills, Miarie Harsch, Mabel Croskery, Josephine Kinnaman. Entertained at Tea. The following ladies entertained onp hundred ladies today at an after noon tea in the Y. W. C. A.: Mrs. J. P. Peterson, Mrs. W. A. Publisky, Mrs. B. L. Gilflllan, Miss Emma Blndel, Miss Florence Gabriel and Miss Mary C. Jackson. A short program which included two readings by Mrs. A. E. Mc pherson, a piano solo, by Miss Meador and a vocal solo by Mrs. E". G. Wels man after which refreshments were served. CITY NEWS. —Fire sale of men's furnishing goods of all kinds. Jones, the hatter, 327 Main street. —Keokuk camp itl. W. A. No. 622 will hold its regular meeting tonight at Woodman hall. All members are re quested to be present. —A cottage prayer meeting will be £eld. tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Jacobs, 215 South Sixth street. C. S. Townsend will be the leader. —Attend dance and card party to morrow night given by Dlv. No. 1, A. O. H. in hall 9th 'Bank. Admission 125c. Agne orcnestra. —Catherine Mary Loter, the flve year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I Jesse L. Loter of 829 North Thirteenth etreet, died at 1:50 o'clock this after noon. Catherine was born April 27, 11911. Besides the mother and father, a baby brother survives. —Bargains in men's and ladies' gloves, men's and boy's hats and fur nishing goods of all kinds. Jones' fire sale. 327 Main street. Harding for Governor. SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Feb. 9.—Lieu tenant Governor W. L. Harding an nounced bis candidacy for the repub lican nomination fdr governor in the June primaries today. He iBsued a statement in which he says the state should not eliminate Individuality government by commission is grow ing too rapidly progressive improve ments should bo left to those who pay for them an endorsement of law en forcement and a reference to the veto law, was made. time is limited while there. New spring silk and light weight wool dresses to sell at.:. .$5, $10, $15, $19 New spring skirts, all the newest ideas, to sell at .$1.98 to $7.98 New spring waists, cottons, silks and party blouses, to sell at.. .$1.00, $1.98, $4.50 New spring flowers and plain sateen and silk petticoat^to sell at $1.00, $1.98, $2.29, $4.98 New spring house dresses and crepe kimonas to sell at.$1.00, $1.10, $1.25, $2.25 New silk kimonas, 1916 models, to sell at. $ 3 5 0 $ 4 5 0 $ 5 9 8 $ 1 0 0 0 New spring childrens' dresses by the dozens, to sell at 39c, 50c, 79c, $98c, $1.29, $2.98 And remember I will continue to make shipments for the continued February Great White Sales now going on. Sets 25c to $2.98 that will cost later 40c to $3.75. Coats to sell at $15. .. My friends and patrons may address me, care of McAlptn hotel. «Hall be delighted to attend to any special commission along aUlinesofReady-to-wearwhile there. Do not delay as my DEATH OF C. W. AGKLEY TODAY Keokuk Man Succumbed to Stroke of Apoplexy In Ho«p4t«l at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. WAS BORN IN KEOKUK Is Survived by Father and Three Sister®—Body Will be Brought to Keokuk Tonight. C, W. Ackley. known to his many friends here as "Bud" Ackley, passed away at a hospital at ML Pleasant, la., early this morning from apoplexy. Mr. Ackley had been ill for three years. The body will be brought to Keokuk tonight and will be taken to the undertaking establishment of S. Ackley. The decedent waa born in Keokuk on August 6, 1876, being thirty-nine years of age at the time of his death. He had resided in Keokuk all of his life with the exception of the last three years. For many years he was employed at the Huiskamp' Bros, shoe factory in various capacities. Later he worked at the J. C, Hubinger Bors. company cereal plant. About three years ago he was overcome with the heat while •working ai the plant and had to be taken home. Since that time he had been ill. He was taken to the hos pital at ML Pleasant on May 10, 1913. He is survived by his father, W. H. Ackley of this city, and the follow ing sisters: Mrs. H. E. Chick, Mrs. J. F. Lyngar and Mas. W. H. Ackley of Kansas City, Mo. PERSONALS. Mrs. Wm. Selther and children left this morning for their home in Kan sas City, Mo., after a two months visit with relatives. D. E. Reeves left today for Hanni bal on business. CITY NEWS. 1 1 —Jones' Are sale now going on in all lines of gent's furnishings. 327 Main. —The body bearers at the funeral of Mrs. Caroline Dufek, which was held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, were Frank Dufek, Ed. Heine, Henry Sseman, Henry Weigner, Albert Glewe and William A. weber. —Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Neiswanger, 402 street, announce the birth of a son born Tuesday. —Edward O. McCutcheon, the six months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCutcheon, colored, of 217 Burke street, died at 1:00 o'clock this afternoon. The baby was born on Aug. 9, 1915, in this city. Besides the parents, a sister, Mary McCut cheon, survives. Try to Pacify Indians. PHOENIX, Ariz., Fob. 9—Three men will try to pacify nearly 25,000 Navajo Indians, reported to be en raged over the recent killing of one of their number who resisted arrest. Frank A. Thackery, superintendent of the Pima reservation near here, and two other federal officials were to leave Flagstaff, Aril., today on In structions from Washington. Plan3 to send a large force into the Nfcvajo reservation, first suggested when the Indians were reported to bo taking the war path, have been abandoned. No further alarming reports have been received. The three men will make the trip on sleds over almost im passable snow drifts. "-iV^S PAGE THREE Clean Away Pimples I There is one remedy that seldom fails to clear away all pimples, black heads and skin eruptions ana that makes the skin soft, clear and healthy. Any druggist can supply yon with not, which generally overcomes all skin dis eases. Acne, eczema, itch, pimples, rashes, black heads in most cases give way to zemo. Frequently, minor blem ishes disappear overnleht. Itching usu ally stops instantly. Zemo is safe, clean, easy to use and dependable. It costs only 25c an extra large bottle, $1.00. It will not stain, is not greasy or sticky and is positively safe for tender, sensitive skins. Zemo, Cleveland. Billiards and Bowling FOR SALE— BILLIARD TABLES. Brand new, oarom and pocket, with complete outfit. S116 aecond-hand tab lea ait reduoed prices. Easy pay ments. Bowling alleys and accessor ies. Cigar store fixture* a apeolalty. Send for oatalogue. THE BRUN8 WICK-BAL E-COLLEN DER CO., Dav enport, Iowa. I. C, Sanders, Agent, Blackhawk Hotel. Want Column WANTED. WANTED—To rent Bmall house on north side state price and loca« tion. Address B, care Qate Oity. WANTED—Five or six room modern house. Phone 800. WANTED—Furnished rooms In mod. erh house, for light housekeeping. Phone 809. WANTED—Modern furnished room by young man. Can furnish refer ences. Address C, this office. FOR RENT, FOR RENT—Neirty furnished rooms, electric lights and heat, board optional. Speoial Sunday dinners Phone Red 1914. FOR RENT—Three or four room housekeeping apartment Inquire 928 Bank. POR SALE. FOR SALE—Three used pianos in perfect condition. Haines Bros, ma hogany, cabinet, upright $140.j)0 Hinze oak, upright, can't be told from new, $150.00 square piano, $26.00. On timo if desired must be sold as we need the room. Duncan-Schell Furn Co. FOR SAL®—Five room partly mol ern house, corner lot, with building site in rear. Edith Miller, 400 North Fifth. FOR SALES—Timothy hay in stack, $11.00 per ton alfalfa hay, ensilage cured, $10.00 per ton in barn. J. A. Petty, Montrose, la. FOR SALE—Extra fine set of pups. well bred, liver and white i'rickle pups. Just right for next falls work. Whelped Nov. 19, 191G. All males. Call at 725 North Ninth street FOR SALE—Fine new strictly mod ern six room house, corner lot 50x 140, located on Eleventh and Frank lin. For price and terms see J. R. Roberts, 801 Main street LO8T. LOST—Silver mesh bag on South Fifth street, containing $1.00. Phone 1386, or Dunlap, Sixth street fire station. Reward. LOST—Pearl earring with black drop. Return to 215 North Third street. LANDOLOOT, a magazine civing ths facts In regard to the lahd situa tion. Three months trial subscrip tion free. If for a home, or as an Investment you are thinking of buying good farm lands, simply write me a letter marking it personal and *my "Mail me Landology and all particu lars free." Address Loyd M. Skin ner, general manager, Skidmore Land Co., 233 Skddmore Bldg., Marinette. Wis. Kansas City Cash Grain. I [Furnished by Long Commission Co., 403 Main. Telephone No. 100J KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 9.—Wheat :—No. 2 hard, $1.24® 1.28 No. 8 hard, $1.]9S1.38V4 :46He 4 I, 860. FOR RENT—Fire room and one seven room house. Call 602 Con cert Phone 723 Red. I- oR RENT—To oongenlal lady roomer, having employment during tho day, nicely furnished room in modern home. Would wish someons partly for company as am alone in large nome. Call Black 1198. A vr* No. 2 white, 60@52Hc No. 3 white, 49@50c. Clearances. Wheat and flour, 1,338,000. St Louis Cash Qrain. fFurnishcd by Long Commission Co., 403 Main. Telephone No. 100.] I ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 9.—Wheat— No. 2 red, new, $1.32 No. 3 red, new, $1.2401.31. I Corn—No. 2, 75c No. 3, 72,/&c No. 3 yellow, 73c No. 3 white, 75c. I Oats—No. 2. 49(049:Vic Jsjs-:- a:!^S I1 -'.it' No. 2 red, $1.38@ 1.23 No. 8 red, $1.2491.28 No. S red. $1,093)1.17. Corn—'No. i, 70c ft. 8, 68%& C9%c No. 4, 97c No. 2 yellow, 71%@ i73%c No. 3 yellow. 71c No. 3 white, i713f72%c Nt. 4 white 69^@70c. Oats—1N0. 3. 47g48C No. 3, 46& .? v*/ I I •i No. 8, 48oi No. 3 white. 49g60o No. 4 white, 47 I @4 8c. FUNERAL NOTICE. WESTERFTELD—The funeral of the late Mrs. Isadora Westerfleld will be held tomorrow afternoon at 8:30 o'clock from the undertaking parlors of Crlmmins & Chase. Friends In* vitad. private. 1 •V'.