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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
Clearing off their Desks

Annals of Iowa for October: Nothing
III the lives of prudent. methodical
men Is more admirable than their cus.
tom OF clearing their desks of each
days accumulated work. Fully as
grand is that act of busy. strong and
useful men, their effort at finishing
work laid out In early life. No one
put the designer of a life's work can
SO perfectly complete it. The Histor-
lcal Department is indebted for it's ex-
lstence largely to strong and great
men of this character. Two who
never ceased their labors have recent.
ly sent to the department what thew
protest shall be their last active Of
fofts-they maintain they have cleared
ter, d. D., of Burlington. and J. NJ
tneir desks These are William Sal
ohaHer, NJ. d.. of Keokuk. These
names appear in the early correspond
ehce OF the department and from that
llne to the present they occur with
frequency not exceeded by any others.
ana ever with wisdom where wise
counsels were needed, and with ma.
'erial assistance where that might be
provided Both these grand men re-
main In the active and accurate use
Oh their faculties and both today con-
ouct their correspondence in their own
hne' ieglble hands. Both are over
.lshty years of age, and both have
ialeiy prepared and forwarded items
considerably augmenting the collec-
l'ons OF the department., and as usual
Without cost or expense to the state.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
About George Pennington.

George Pennington, the crack third
baseman of the Waterloo Champs, has
applied to Kewanee for the position OF
manager of that team. Pennington is
still the property of the Waterloo
team, but would be released in all
probability for money consideration
or a trade. He would be a good man
for Kewanee.
Keokul fans are showing interest in
the meeting to be held this evening
and large attendance is looked for.
Treasurer Louis Sterne I'LL be pres
ent with his books in order that they
may be examined by any one who
wished to do so. The meeting is open
to all and the larger the attendance
the better.
Clinton has dropped from the
ThreeI league and Davenport has de-
cided to purchase the franchise and
again enter the league. This will re.
move that city from being a POSSIBLE
ity in the Central Association and at
tention is now being turned more
strongly on Hannibal and Galesburg.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
AWARDED MEDAL
FOR BRAVERY
Mrs. Lansdon of TaIma, WASH, Saved
Mrs. jacques and Two Help
less Children.
[Gate CITY Special Service.l

[Gate City Special Service.]
SPOKANE, Wash. Nov. 10.-Mrs.
Marie V. B. Langdon, wife of set
tier at Talma, Chelan county, Wash
ington, has been awarded silver
medal by the Carnegie hero fund com
mission for bravery displayed at the
risk of her own life in saving Mrs.
Jacques and two helpless children
from death by freezing in the snow
Lake Chelan, west of Spokane, last
January. The heroic act was per-
formed during cold night, after Mrs.
Jacques and her little children had
been driven from their home by fire.
The nearest point was the Langdon
home, three quarters of mile away,
toward which the half-frozen mother
and three children crept in the face
of binding storm clad only in their
night clothes. Mrs. Langdon heard
the woman's cries, and dressing her
self and strapping on pair of snow
shoes, she went to the rescue. She
succeeded in saving the woman and
TWO children, the third, perisking be-
lore she could make the final trip.
Mrs. Langdon's hands and feet were
2rozen and she collapsed after bring
ing the child's body to place of safe.
ty. f. NJ. Wilmot, manager of the
commission, who made trip across
the continent to verify these facts,
said that the task undertaken ~ Mrs.
Langdon, who is a little woman,
would test the nerves of strong man.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10

of century. He has been a terror
to his enemies and a power of strength
10 any cause he has chosen to cham
pion. He will be as much missed as
any man in Washington.
After he took the part of the Presi-
dent in the rate bill fight he worked
Ike Trojan. What he does he does
with his might. 1t is an honorable rec.
ord to retire on. But there were
many members even from Iowa, who
could have been much better spared.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
Weather Conditions.

An area of low pressure in the
southwest is central in New Mexico,
and the high barometer In Montana
is increasing, with decidedly cold
weather in the Upper Missouri val
ley.
There have been snow flurries in
the north in Kansas, Nebraska Dako-
ia and the northern portion of the
Mississippi valley and showers in
Texas, Arkansas and Missouri.
Unsettled weather is indicated in
this section tonight, probably show
ers Wednesday, possibly turning to
snow flurries.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
LURAY, MO.
. . . . . . . . . . . . 4


There was no preaching here Sun
day on acco Mt of Rev. Wallace hold
ing protracting meeting at Bethel.
Miss Jessie Anderson is attending
the phone office while Miss Snow
Jones is away on a visit.
Vance Wager has returned home
from the north where he went to har-
vest.
There was large crowd gathered
Thursday night and gave a surprise
on Miss Gertrude Butler.
Miss Lyde King of Colorado is here
visiting with Mrs. Alvin Believes and
other old friends
Miss Ruth Honchen of Kahoka Wis
tied here last week with her friends
Alfred Ostrach goes TO Kansas City
/ to learn the embalming business.
The residence of John Peters is
nearing completion. They intend
moving in as soon as 1t is completed
Charles Davidson was Kahoka
caller Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Agness Falkinburgh
sisileu ouuudy Win tHelT STdnupar
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Falkinburgh
at Ashton.
DR.. Geeslin, wife and daughter
Lenora, attended the entertainment
given by the Rebeccas at Ashton Sat
urday night.
William Gibbons and William
Leake of Alexandria were here Sat
urday looking up place to rent.
Rev. Scott Miller of this place wa:
called to Wayland to preach the fun
eral of Mr.. Hagerman who died there
last week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
7ooAYs WEATHER FORECAST
Indications for Iowa, Illinois and Mis-
souri, Wired From Chicago.

For Keokuk and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight. Probably showers
Wednesday; not much change n tenn
perature.
Fo- Illinois: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday with probably show
ers south portion; not much change
in temperature.
For Iowa: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday; not much change in
temperature.
For Missouri: Probably rain to
night and Wednesday; not much
change in temperature.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
Colonel Hepburn,s Defeat.

Des Moines Register and Leader:
So long as any long term congressman
was to be elected or any congressman
of the age of retirement, it is to be re-
GREETED that Colonel Hepburn was
picked for defeat.
Colonel Hepburn has been free
lance in congress for nearly quarter
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10

is Leroy G. Jones of Fort Madison who
is able and energetic enough to main
tain the high standard of public SER
vice established by his predecessors.
Republicans believe that before long
Lee county will be sending up solid
Republican legislative delegation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
Mind Your Business!

If you don't nobody will. 1t is
business to keep GU; of all the trol
you can and You ean and viii i
out of liver and bowel trouble If
take DR.. Kings M Life Pills 7
keep biliousness, n alaria and jaunt
out of your system. csc at Wilkin
& Co. and ]. F. X sdaisch & Son d
store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
Mother and Children cremated.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. -
Word was received here today that
the home of Edward Carey was des-
troyed by fire. Mrs. Carey and her
six children and Mrs. Gillespie. a
school teacher, were cremated. The
father will also die from his burns.
One child escaped.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
Observation-Disclosures

The above is the name of a Ger
chemical, which is onesof the m
valuable ingredients of Foley's
ney Remedy. Hexamethylenate
mine is recognized by medical
books and authorities as a uric {
solvent and antiseptic for the ur
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as
as you notice any irregularities,
avoid a serious malady. Wilkinson
Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. as
Joaquin De Casus, the former
can ambassador to America, is
and authorizes his denial he is
the successor to Senior Creel as
bassador.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10

If you prefer TO use an atomizer. ask
for Liquid Cream Balm. 1t has all the
good qualities of the solid form Of
this remedy anl will rid you of catarrh
or hay fever. No cocaine to breed a
dreadful habit. No mercury to dry out
the secretion. Price 75c., with spray.
ing tube. All druggists. Or mailed by
Ely Bros, Sc Warren street, New
York.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10

winter blasts. causing pneumonia
s ~ and consumption viii soon
~ mere Cure your cough now and
~ snsehen your lungs with F'oley's
1aohey ana Tar. Do net risk starting
1ns winter with weak lungs. W an
49,, 80 money and Tar will cure the
most obstinate coughs and colds. and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
River Bulletin.
Ed. Stage. Height. Ching. R,nf;
xRise. Fall.

XRlse. Fall.
c., B. & @. Bridge. Burlington, Iowa,
November 9.-The present stage of
the river is 1 foot 8 inches above
low water mark, rise of " inch
since last report.
The river will fall slowly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10

For fifteen years l have watched
the working of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve; and it has never failed to cure
any sore, boil, ulcer or burn to which
1t was applied. 1t has saved us many
doctor BILL says A. F. Hardy, of
East Wilton. Main. Csc at Wilkinson
& Co. and j, f. Kiedaisch & Son drug
store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-10
Local Observations.

River above low water of 1864, /
foot, 9 tenths; change in "a hours, fall
tenth.
Mean temperature, 46.
Maximum temperature, 50.
Minimum temperature, SO.
FRED u. GOSEWISCH,
Observer.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
MYRTLE SPRINGS

VIII be in fine trim
this season. Large
swimming pool
en1ptied and cleaned
every week. Finest
combination of min
eral water in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
JUDGE ROSS TO SPEAK
TO PEOPLE OF SUMTER
Brilliant Young Georgian in
AmeriCuS.

The announcement that Judge Johr
H. Ross, one of Gevrgia's most bril-
liant and eloquent sons, is to speak
in Americus on Saturday afternoon Is
hailed with pleasure by those who de-
light to listen to such an able debatel
and finished public speaker. Judge
Ross has been especially invited to
come to Americus and discuss the
many issues in the gubernatorial cam
paign, and this he will do fairly and
dispassionately. He has already made
number of public speeches during
the campaign, and has been greeted
all over the state by most enthusias-
tic audiences, who cheer to the
echo the manly sentiments enunciat-
ed. Judge Ross will speak in Ameri-
Gus tomorrow afternoon at o'clock,
the place to be announced tomorrow
morning. That a great throng will
greet this brilliant young Georgiac
is we'll assured in advance, as no
more gifted orator has addressed an
assemblage here upon topics politi-
cal.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
VOTERS LIST Is STILL
ADDING TOTSLENGTH
Two Thousand Are Quail
fled Already.

With about two thousand citizens
of Sumter already registered and
awaiting the battle of ballots on
June 4th, it would require the art
of a fortune teller to guess the result
in the several contests to be waged on
that fateful day. AS between the
gubernatorial candidates sentiment
appears nearly evenly divided and
not the most astute political guesser
here can foretell the result. OF course
both Smith and Brown supporters
claim the county for their candidate
each side with equal right to do so.
but calm and dispassionate survey
of the field before the battle induces
the belief that Sumter still is debat-
able territory and that no matter how
goes the election the majority VII be
a narrow one. There will be a few
more names added to the registration
list ere it closes, but the interest in
the recent county primary here, with
that manifested in the primary just
ahead, has served to bring every
recruit to the front, and the list of
registered voters on June 4th will be
the largest in the history of Sumter
county The interest in the Brown
Smith race, the Congressional race
between Messrs. Lewis and Hughes,
and the lively contest in the race for
solicitor general of this circuit be
tween Col. W.. w. Dykes and Col. J. r.
Williams insures well nigh full
vote on election day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
REV. TISON TO DELIVER
SERMON ON SUNDAY
Fills Pulpit of Methodist
Church.

Incident to the closing exercises of
the Third District Agricultural and
Mechanical College in Americus, the
Introductory sermon will be deliver
ed Sunday morning at First Methodist
church by Rev. j. p. Tison of Mil
len, an able minister and strong pull
pie speaker On Monday evening
former Governor Terrell we'll deliv-
er literary address before the pupils
which will prove an occasion OF
very great interest indeed. The
general public is invited to hear both
these distinguished gentlemen, and
also attend the closing examinations
and exercises in progress at the col
lege today. The first term of the
school, and highly successful one, is
thus coming to a close and the hun
dred or more pupils will leave next
week for their homes, to return here
for the fall session.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
Then and Now.

A striking contrast was made be-
tween the conditions now and two
years ago Mills were silent and the
rivers were calling to the state to use
the wasted water power. Outside cap
ital was holding off in fear of the rad
icalism of the administration. Joe
Brown, declared the speaker, stood
for conservatism. Which will bu
have, the man who can right the pres
ent conditions, or the man who will
not?" asked the speaker. will you
have the man who has disfranchised
you in national affairs, sacrificing you
for honor to himself in state affailp
Which is the Democrat? The signal
fires have been kindled, and Joe
Brown is to be the next Governor of
Georgia. Prolonged cheering follow
ed this statement.
Some personal "reminiscences OF
the speakers service in .he Confeder-
ate army were given, and the same
spirit which animated him in those
days was declared to be with him in
the present fight. Il stand here ad-
vocating the same principles of coun-
ty and state rights against this half
foreign and altogether alien attack.
At the close of the address a large
number crowded on the stage to meet
tho cnaalzpr and aynraSC thoir endorse
ment of his sentiments
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
BIG BUILDING IS BEING
PUSHED TO A FINISH
Completion in a Few Days
Is Expected.

With an increased force of brick
layers employed upon the power
house of the Americus Railway and
Light Co., the work will be pushed
forward now, until completed The
walls are nearly finished and Supt
Hagerty thinks the building will be
ready for the installation of machin-
cry within ten days. The roof, which
viii be specially constructed of metal,
is ready for shipment and can be
brought here within three or four
days Already the huge travelling
crane, to be installed for placing the
heavy engines and dynamos, is here
in readiness, and other carloads of
equipment will be ordered sent for
ward as soon as the power house is
finished and ready for the installation
of its machinery. Supt. Hagerty says
that the work is progressing as fav1
orably at present as could be expected
in building plant of such magnitude.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
Mr. ANTHONY TO SPEAK
BEFORE THE SCKOOS
Delivers an Address At
MarShaIIviII0.

Rev. Bascom Anthony, pastor of the
Americus Methodist church, is a fin
ished orator as we'll as able pulpit
speaker, and his valued services are
in demand in the former role as in
the latter Last night DR.. Anthony de-
ilvered the literary address before
the graduating class of the MARSHALL
vile High School, an occasion of
greatest interest in the little gem
city of the orchards. Next Sunday DR..
Anthony will preach the commence
ment sermon for the Beuna Vista
school, while a day or two thereafter
he goes to Plains. to deliver an ad-
dress at the closing exerci@es of the
Plains School, one of the largest in
the county. Other engagements,
doubtless, will follow sne three herein
mentioned. and an oratorical feast is
promised all who hear this gifted
speaker.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
COUNCIL ACCEPTS
CARNEGIE'S GIFT
Providing for $4,000
Public Library.

A resolution was adopted unani-
mously by the City Council last night
accep:.ES the offer of Mr.. Carnegie
to erect 4 Public library building in
Americus The committee from the
Board of Trade, Messrs. Wheatley
Lanier, Council, Harold, appeared be
fore the City Council and spoke in
behalf of the resolution.
1t was stated that with the present
low price of brick and materials fol
$4,000 there could be built a strnc-
ture which would be an equal to one
which cost $4,000 a year ago.
The following was the resolution
adopted:
Whereas, certain citizens and tax
payers of Americus deeply feel the
need of a thoroughly equipped public
library, and consider the same to be
necessary for the moral and educa-
tional interests of our citizens, and
Whereas, Mr.. Andrew Carnegie has
generously consented to give us
100000 for the building of the same
upon condition that the Mayor and
the City Council will pass a resoIu-
ton to furnish a lot and maintain the
library at cost of $4,000 per year
for 10 years, and
Whereas, the citizens of Americus
have petitioned the City Council to
pass such a resolution, and
Whereas, a suitable site has been
provided, be it
Resolved that we, the Mayor and
City Council of Americus, hereby APP
propriate q sum not to exceed $4,000
per year for 10 years for the purpose
of maintaining said library, and be
it further,
Resolved that we thank Mr.. Car
negie for his generous gift and that
a copy of these resolutions be for
warded to him signed by the Mayor
members of the Council and the Clerk
and Treasurer of Americus''
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
SHAFT TO MAJOR WIRZ
NOT RAISED IN JUNE
dwelling Will Be DeIeyed
a Year Probably.

The monument which the U. d. c
of the South proposes to rear to the
memory of Major Henry Wirz, c. S.
A, lies unfinished in the yards of the
Clark Monumental Works in Ameri.
Gus, and certainly will not be reared
on June 3, Jefferson Davis birthday
as was first proposed
This is not the fault of the builders
at all, but rather that of the officials
of the u. D. c., who have not asked
that the work be put forwaN1
In fact, it has been generally un-
derstood that the unveiling of the
shaft was indefinitely postponed.
While the question of location was
determined at the last annual meet
ing of the Georgia U. D. c., it is true
that there is still strenuous objection
in all parts of the State towards put
ting the monument at Andersonville,
and change may ye be decided upon.
So strenuous is this protest at put
ting the monument at Andersonville
that hope is expressed that the next
convention of the U. D. G. held in
Savannah in October, will change it.
The Americus company building
the shaft has not even been given
copy of all the inscriptions to be
placed upon it, and to do this now
will require much time. In the inter
i'm other orders for immediate deliv-
cry have had the attention of the
builders.
In Americus, as elsewhere, hope
is expressed that better judgment will
prevail and more suitable site than
Andersonville- will be selected by the
Daughters for the monument.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
A HOLIDAY IN SCHOOLS
ON ACCOUNT OF PICNIC
Closing Today is General
Again.

On account of two Sunday school
picnics today the Americas public
schools are given another general
holiday, and the hundreds of pupils
are doubtless happy that the several
picnic events are thus scheduled to
the end of additional vacations. The
schools thus accommodatingly closed
last Friday when two of the Sunday
schools held their annual festivals, and
will be just as liberal in suspending
operations today for the same cause.
The Furlow Lawn school will picnic
today at Myrtle Springs, while the
First Methodist schol will revel in
the shades and cool waters at Holly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
Destructive Policy.

ct is true he has been anti-rail-
road, but he has not propounded any
wise policy. Ownership and control
are the two propositions, and no
Democrat wants ownership. 1t is to
be the control of animOsity, with de-
struction of credit, inability to pay
employees, and lack of use for cars.
If you do favor that kind of control,
you are the best friend of ownership,
for the failure of control must be fol-
lowed by ownership"
The appointment of Judge Hines at
$3,500, after a hot campaign in which
the gentleman had taken an active
part for Gov. Smith, was referred to-
The speaker said that either Hill or
Judge Hillyer, on the Commission,
were much better lawyers than Judge
Hines, who would have to consult
them rather than they should consult
him. Col. Cox declared that the Rail-
road Commission was the greatest
critic of the administration of Gov
Smith. They were to wise to follow
the radical utterances of the Cover
nor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
David and Goliath.

j. Brown was compared to the lit
tie David, who went against Goliath
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-05-22

One of the most notable things
about a man not being married is
the way he doesn't have to lie about
where he was the night before.-N.
Y. Press