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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-03
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-03

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
ELPSENUMERATORS
OF EDUCATION
 WRITES OF CENSUS.
Letters Sent to County School Super fntendenfH, Informing Them of Best Methods of Canvass-
 ing Districts.

Hon. Harry C. Gunnels. State Su- perintendent of Education. has written to the County Superintendent of Edu- cation in Alabama letters advising them of the best methods of using the booklets recently distributed for use In the taking of the school census of the State In Jnlv.
 The letters are of especial import ance because of the newness of the manner in which the school census will De taken in this year when the nrovis- ions of the Uniform Charter Act and or a general law affecting the time of the census are effective.
 Following Is a copy of tho letter:
 'I sent you by express on June z5. booklets to be used by the enumer- ators in taking the census in your county. By examining the booklets you will see that 594 names may be written in each.
 of will be necessary for every rural district enumerator to have at least one. booklet and in many instances more than 0nr
 ''It will be necessary for you to do- liver to the city enumerators several
 T think have sent yon sufficient number for .the- taking of the census in both the rural districts and the cities and towns in the county. but ~ I have not.~I shall take pleasure In sending you an additional supply
 ''You should see that these book let's are placed Tn the hands of the city and rural district enumerators af
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27

the proper time in order that the cen. sus may be taken during the month of July in accordance with the law.
 Carefully read the instructions 10 enumerators on the third page of the cover. q
 Tt would be a good idea for you to issue a circular letter to the enumer- ators of your county, giving them such information as you may deem best.
 T wish to call your attention to the oath of the enumerator which should be made on every booklet turned in by tho enumerator.
 "You should require every enumera- tor of your county to send to you in accordance with the law every booklet containing the census of hts district. and every booklet should be carefully preserved by -yoy for future reference.
 "In those diskficts composed of in- corporated towns and certain outlying sections. it will be necessary for the census of the towns or cities to be kept separate from the territory lying outside of the corporate limits.
 "The census of your county should be properly compiled and sent to this office not later than September 1. next"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
NEGROES MAJORITY
THEY OUTNUMBER WHITES NOT- % ABLY IN EUFAULA.
Official Census of The Town shows That of Six Thousand IDhabf- tants They Are More Than
 Half.

Though more than one census recent ly taken and reported by the officers of towns of the State have shown that the negroes in the town canvassed out numbered the whites there has perhaps been a more notable exposition of the fact than the census of Eufaula, the capital of Barbour County as reported to the Secretary of State yesterday.
 According to the census by the of- ficers, Mayor George H. Dent and City Clerk A. A. Couric, the total population is 6,0ss, of whom only 2,941 are white persons, the remainder, 3,142, being negroes.
 Numerous towns of Alabama have re- ported the same conditions. Dothan, where the negro population is almost equal in number to the white popula- tion, recently having made returns that were surprising to many.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
stonehouss smiled gratefully as she

stonehouss smiled gratefully as she went on;
 she really loves Mir. Robinson: as indeed she oughti He has done SO much for us that 1t would be a pride and . privilege for us to show our gratitude. My husband, between our selves, wanted to make him his part ner. He tells me that. quite independ- ent of our feeling towards him, he is just the man he wanted. And If in- deed 1t was he who discovered the Alaskan goidfiSld and organized and ruled Robinson City. 1t is a proof that MT. Stonehouse's judgment was sound. Now he is injured. and blind; and our little Pearl loves him. If indeed he be the man we believe he is, then we may be able to do something which all his millions cannot buy. He win come to us, and be a son to us, and brother to Pearl. We will be his eyes; and nothing but love and patience will guide his footstepsv She paused, her mouth oulvering: then she went on:
 If 1t is not our Mir. Robinson. then it will be our pleasure to do all that is necessary for his comfort If he is q poor man he will never want It will be privilege to save so gallant a man from hardship s Here she came to a stoD.
 Stephen too was glad of the pause, for the emotion which the words and the remembrances which they evoked were choking her. Had not Harold been as her own fathers soni As her own brother! - She turned away. fearing lest her face should betray her.
 All at once Mrs. Stonehouse started to her feet. her face suddenly white with fear: for a cry had come to their ears. A cry which even Stephen knew as Pearls. The mother ran to the win- dow. The balcony was empty. She came back Into the room. and ran to the door.
 But on that instant voice that both women knew was heard from withs ouk.
 Heb therel Help, say! The child has fainted. Is there no one there? And am blindi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
No SESSION YEsTERDAY.

There was no Circuit Court yesterday morning or afternoon. as no cases had been set for trial for the day. On the previous afternoon the jury had been dismissed. and although the court will remain in session for some time, there will be but little doing.
 This morning at 10 o'clock the ha- beas corpus proceedings in the matter of Dan Lamar imprisoned by the Deps uty Warden of the State for assault will be heard. The imprisonment of Lamar involves a nice question of law. and the proceedings will be followed closely by the attorneys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
Funeral of a ChiId.

The funeral of the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Ralston. who died Thursday night, was held from the res idence of his parents. 125A South Court Street, at o'clock yesterday after noon. The services were conducted by Rv. O. c. McGhee. pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church. and the in- torment was made Tn oakwood Cenne- tery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
Panama Hats

Mems genuine Panama Hats, in the popular Optimo shape. Our prices $350 and $500 which are $50 less than regular clothing store prices. Will be sold today at give away prices
 Mems optimO shape Panama Hats, priced regular $3.50 Today ......... SPAS
 Mems 0ptimo shape Panama Hats, priced regular $500. Today .. .. .. .. .. .$3.4s
 All other Straw Hats worth up to $2OO, your choice .. .. .. ..$100
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
CHATTER xxxv.
Light.

Light.
 Harold had been in a state of inc creasinG restlessness. The month of waiting which pr. Hilton had laid down for him seemed to wear away with extraordinary slowness; this was increased by the lack of companion ship, and further by the cutting off even of the little episodes usual to daily fife.
 That morning he was additionally disturbed because the Doctor had gone early to Port Lannoch. and as he was the only person with whom he could talk, he clunE to him with somethinE of the helpless feeling of frightened child to its nurse. Darkness has ter TOTS of It's own!
 The day being full of sunshine the window was open. and only the dark green blind which crackled and rustled with every passing breeze made the darkness of the room. Harold was dressed and lay on sofa placed back. where the few rays of light thus en- terinR could not reach him. His eyes and forehead were bandaged as ever For some days the Doctor. who had his own reasons and. his own purposes. had not taken th err. eG; SC ttie feeling of blind helplessness was idoubly .upoIt him. He knew he was blind: and he. knew also that even If he were not he could not sn his present condition see. The desire to tear off the band ages and test himself was at times ap- palling. Only his deep desire to recov- CT his Night restrained his hands
 At length the cool autumn wind Roothed him somewhat: it took hfa mind back to the snows and the siren uous life of the North, where at least his spiritual pain had been dormant. And in not unhappy daS4dreaming his memory faded in light sleep.
 All at once he started up awake. Hts hearing had in the weeks of darkness grown abnormally acute. and some trifing sound had recalled him to him self. It might have been inspirati ion. but he seemed to be conscious of some presence in the room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27

Mems pure Linen Handker- chiefs, in regular sizes, with hemstitched hem, great values -15c each or two 0S& for ZOV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
TRyyNK KEYS.

If you have lost your key tell us the number of your lock and we will o - GILBERT TRUNK co. 6-24-3t 21s Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
New st. CInir commiauVoner.

New St. Clair Commissioner,
 J. C. Jones has been appointed County Commissioner for the. Third District of St. Clair County. Mir. Jones succeeds Roger J. Wylum who recently resigned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
The Lot Consists of only 25O Suits

Coats and Pants in materials of Oh light weight Summer Suits. They are mostly O1 the serviceable greys, with a few new shades of
 brown and tans pants are either cuff or straight bottom. Former prices were $12.50 to $20.0O. Your choice today e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
Suspenders

Imitation of Guyot in a great variety of patterns. Other stores sell at 25c. ISN Your choice .. .. .s bOR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-27
Silk Four.in-Hands

Our entire line of mems Silk Four-in-H Hand in all the newest and best colors will be of- fered you today at a great saving. While this is our regular 25c line, you will find styles and qualities that other stores are selling at soc
 Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Come today and supply yourself enough to last through the season. Your choice .. E. ..10c
 Cambric Night Shirts, in small size, IA and IA 1-2, worth $100. Special at .. .. .. ..5ec
 Athletic Shirts, white gauge ribbed, worth regular 25c. Special at .... .. .. .. ..19c
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
JOKE IS PLAYED ON POLICE
Frenchman Loses 800 Francs and
They Think IL is That Many
noIlarA.

Captain Savage and the men of the
Omaha detective force think Archie Won
Hagen, the Frenchman who reported Mon
day that he had been touched" for $500.
has unconsciously played a Joke on them.
Since Monday noon they have been busy
investigating the case, as a theft of that
amount of money is something out of the
ordinary. even for a big city. Tuesday at
noon 1t was discovered that the roll of bills
amounting supposedly to 1850, really
summed up to $23, the mistake being made
in Won Hagen's idea that he was reporting
his loss in dollars, when in reality 1t was
in francs that he estimated the money.
Leaving Spalding, Neb., with a little over
%$7O-about $50 francs-Von Hagen came to
Omaha and was soon dispossessed Of what
money he had after being a free spender
for a few days. The amount he lost was
$23, and It was recovered when two women
suspects. Mrs. j. II Sutton, alias Miss
Tracy, and Mamie Wyman, alias Miss
Rowland, were arrested Monday night.
They are the women with whom Won
Hagen associated when he lost the money.
Hereafter when a Frenchman reports a
loss Of money to the detectives, they will
take care they know just how much the
amount is, as they say 1t is somewhat ex-
asperating TO be looking after a sum five
times as large as the sum they recover.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
Lincoln Office Omaha Bee
SIS Little Building
Auto Phone 74l7, Bell A-2598
G. NJ. Porter, Manager.

workers of the nation If they r~e-elect me
and care to nave me represent them
The other federation officials decline to
discuss the matter, but many labor leaders
gathered in Denver declare that the action
of the president is simply a part of a plan
to divide the forces of organized labor SO
they would not be effective in future con-
tests.
John Mitchell, James Duncan and Daniel
]. Keefe, who were invited by the presi-
dent, said they expected to be in Denver
at the convention session next Tuesday,
but would decide whether to accept or re-
ject the invitation when they received the
presidents letter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
MISUNDERSTANDING NARROWED
Engine I'm Launch Breaks Down and
They are Stranded ON

PLATTSMOUTH. Neb; Nov. 10-(spe-
cial)-Earl Travis, district court reporter
for his father, Judge II. D. Travis, and
three young women boarded the formers
gasoline aunch Shamroc and started for
a plasure trip down the Missouri river,
with the intention of returning in the even
ing. After going several miles down the
stream he party started back, but when
near the big Burlington bridge the pump
filled with sand and the engine refused
to work. hTe boa was near the center
Of the river and drifted down the cur
rent to a point several miles below Rock
Bluff, near Nebraska City, and landed on a
sandbar about 8 o'clock in the evening.
The marooned passengers mad strenuous
efforts to attract the attention OF parties
on the shore, but were not successful, and
they remained in the boat all night. The
failure Of the young people to return home
for suppe alarmed the families OF Judge
Travis and Gle rkof the District Court ].
N. Robertson, who exchanged Inquiries
over the telephone during the night.
Finally several young friends OF the miss
ing party started down the river and found
them.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
REAL ESTATE MEN SHOCKED
Rub Their Eyes at Transfers Amount
ing to IA 9,so3,65.
G. N. DIETZ FORMS A CORPORATION
to His Investment Company
and Thus Runs Up Trans
fer Total.
c. N. DIETz FORMS A CORPORATION

Omaha real estate men who saw Tuesday
that the total transfers Of the day before
amounted to the neat little sum of $149,-
S03.65 rubbed their eyes, took a second
look at the figures and remarked, Some
thing astir!'
Scanning the items on the list quleted
them somewhat, however. because $97, 900
Of the total was for property of c. N.
Dietz, which is decided to the Oneonta In
vestment company, which is Mr.. Dietz'
own company. Like many another large
owner Of real estate, Mr.. Dietz has de-
cided to place his holdings in a corpora
tfon.
The property which is thus transferred
includes the residence at Thirty eighth and
Dewey avenue, which is listed at $4,000;
the lumber company office at 1914 Farnam,
which is nominally sold for $4,000, and
three lots.
Considerable property actually did change
hands, However DIR. Harold clifford bought
Of w. N. Burgess the three-story brick
building and frame buildings at zoos Cali
fornia, next to the property which he
bought last August from Senator Man
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
Gage Democrats Hungry.

BEATRICE. Neb.. Nov. 10-(Special.)-A
number of local democrats nave visited
Lincoln the last week for the purpose of
whispering in Governor-elect Shallenberg-
er's ear regarding state Appointments. 1t
is understood Virgil McGlrr is after the
office of warden of the state pe~nitentiary
and Alex Smith of this city has publicly
announced that he would like to have the
office of adjutant general. He was an at
tache of the office during the administra
ton of L. w. Colby as adJutant general.
There are at least five 6fficeseekers in
Beatrice, but It is very likely that Mr..
Shallenberger will turn some OF them down,
as he has friends elsewhere In the state
whom he must not forget when he shakes
the plum tree.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
CHARLES POOL FOR SPEAKER
johnson County Man is Choice Of the
Burlington.
t. CONE SLATED FOR THE AXE
L~Oquacious Pop Not satisfactory fOr
Chief CIerk-Frank Ransom
Disqualified as Senate
President.

Charles w. Pool, Democrat. elected to the
legislature from Johnson county, is said to
be the choice Of the Burlington railroad for
speaker Of the house and probably will be-
come the choice of the other railroads.
A meeting of some Of the railroad men
interested in legislative affairs was held In
Omaha Monday and from that meeting
came the impression that Representative
elect Pool would be entirely satisfactory
as presiding officer of the house.
Another little matter of detail. threshed
out at this meeting was that Trenholm
Cone, leader of the fusion forces in the last
house, would not be supported by the rail-
roads for chief clerk this year. Mr.. Cone
was defeated for reelection in Saunders
county this year by about 100 votes and at
once set out upon a campaign to land the
job OF chief clerk. This brought to the
minds Of certain corporation representatives
the fact that Brother Cone was a decidedly
obstreperous and loquacious person two
years ago down at Lincoln and they de-
cided, so It is understood, that 1t would be
better for Mr.. Cones lungs and other peo-
pies property interests II he would confine
himself to Saunders county and not go to
Lincoln this winter.
senator-Elect s.. II. Buck of Berlin was
in Omaha Tuesday.
why Frank Ransom Won't Do.
1t is understood the railroads nave not
decided whom they will support for presi-
dent pro tenn Of the senate They are said
to be willing to confer with other large
corporations on this. 1t is considered GER
tain that Frank Ransom will not be chosen
by these forces for this place, as they re.
garded it bad policy to shove too far to the
front the Pullman car and stockyard in.
terests.
There is no use inviting criticism at the
very start" is the way one man puts It
And he thinks, therefore, Mr.. Ransom
would be of far more service on the flool
of the senate.
1t is now fully understood in politica
circles that Mr.. Bryan will take charge
of all democratic legislation at Lincoln thii
winter. He will constitute himself as
censor of all bills and will seek to moulC
the laws that are enacted by this demo
cratic legislature. There is a lurking sus
picion, however, that Mr.. Bryan will en-
counter serious difficulty in this under
taking. Even with the prize before then
of making Mr.. Bryan a United State
senator In 1911, 1t is believed some Of tn
men the democrats nave elected, will kicl
against the pricks on the Bryan program
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
Jour BILL" HAYWARD HOME
Nebraska City Gives Republican Sec
rotary Hearty Welcome ON
His Return.

NEBRASKA CITY, EeL., Nov. 1o-(Spe-
cial Telegram .)-Judge William Hayward.
secretary of the republican, national COM
mittee, came home from Chicago this
morning, where he has been during all Of
the late campaign, not even coming home
to vote. so busy has he been. He was met
at the depot by the Merchants band and
a lorge number of Elks and given a hearty
reception.
He was taken to the Elks' home In an
automobile, where ex-Mayor John w.
Steinhart delivered an address Of welcome.
Judge Hayward responding.
1t was a large gathering and one Of
the heartiest welcomes ever given to any
one here. 1t was an informal and nom
politial reception to "Our Bill"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
ADAMS LOSES SENAToRSHIP
Last Returns Received from NOrthern
Part of Nebraska On
Legislature.
(From a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Nov. 1~O.-(Special Telegram.)-
The returns from Keya Paha county fur
nished final proof Of the election OF =. L.
Meyers Of Newport to the Legislature from
the Fourteenth senatorial district composed
Of Keya Paha, Cherry, Sheridan, Dawes,
Box Butte and Sioux counties. Mr.. Meyers,
who is a republican, was running against
George NJ. Adams of Crawford. at present
senator from the same district. Meyers re-
ceived 4,sS6 votes to 1855 for Adams.
In the representative district composed OF
Cherry and Keya Pahs counties John r.
Carr, democrat, was elected over H. M.
Duvall.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
Our Great Collection of New
Coats at $500

We cannot be too emphatic in praise of the
wonderful completeness of our showing
of new coats at $500. Every new model
will be found in this collection-the new
Empire and Directoire effects, beautifully
trimmed and semi or tight-fitting plain
tailor-made styles; the materials are
broadcloths, coverts and imported mix
lures, all are lined with guaranteed silk
Innings. They are carefully man-tailored,
and style and usefulness have 00E
been our objects in their selec- II
tion-Wonderful Values at Il. e.. W.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
New Coats and
Suits at $25
Which Are Superior to Any Ever Offered
at That Price.
Our Extraordin airy Offer of New
Tailored Suits at SIS
DOUGLAS ST

This great sale of high class Tailored Suits
at $500 has been the talk of Omaha.
BUYERS have been amazed at the wonder
full variety, quality of the garments and
charm of the styles, and hundreds of new
ones will be added to the sale Wednesday,
in every correct new style and shape, from
the plain tailored effects to the extreme
Directoire model. The materials are fine
broadcloths, all wool worsteds and man
nish suitings. This is a Won N0F
derful Collection of New Tail MA
ored Suits-Price ..............V&O
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11

TAYLOR, Neb,. Nov. s-(special)-An
infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Parkhurst Of
Blaine county was burned to death Monday
evening. The parents left the child sleep
ing in its crib when they went out to milk
and it is supposed the child woke up and
in some manner pulled the tablecloth off
on which was a burning lamp. which set
the child's clothes on fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
MOrey for supreme Judge.

HASTINGS, Neb.. Nov. N.-(special.e A
petition for the appointment of Charles f.
Morey Of this city as a member Of the
enlarged supreme court is being signed ny
the Adams county bar regardless o. &c
htical party affiliation. MT. Morey is one
OF the foremost attorneys Of central Ne
braska and democrats and republicans alike
are signing the petition. Mr.. Morey is a
republican.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
Heat from Central Plant.

YORK, Neb., Nov. 1~0-(Special )-Steam
was turned on for the first time in the
mains TO the court house, opera house,
Elks' building and a few OF the business
blocks in and around the square. Steam
heat from the central plant Of the York
Light and Power company is being fur
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11

lerson. A mortgage to General Mander-
on for $4,000 is also recorded, but It Is
understood that this does not mean an
encumbrance on the property, but a settle
ment of title.
Z. T.. Heyden OF Hastings & Heyden has
sold to W. e. Bingham a residence at 1912
Spencer street for IS, 200. and L. A. Croft
disposed of property on Cass street to John
Hempleman for $40 1850.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
Raw Lungs.

When the lungs are sore and inflamed,
the germs of pneumonia and consumption
find Judgment and multiply. Foley's Honey
and Tar kills the cough germs. cures the
most obstinate, racking cough, heals the
lungs, and prevents serious results. The
genuine is In the yellow package. Sold by
all druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11

nisned at a cost that approximates the cost
of coal and ~janitor service, and many of the
large blocks in the city are contemplating
discarding furnaces and attaching to the
steam plant.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-11
Farmer Commits suicide.

HAYES CENTER, Nov, lN.-(Special.) y
Telegram)-I. Hamper, a farmer Of Hayes
Center, committed suicide on account of
domestic difficulty. He leaves two daugh-
ters. An inquest will be. held.