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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-08

Ray Dickinson was sent to the Ell
dora reform school and his four com
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-08

The Autobiography of John Cham
bers,' the governor of the territory of
Iowa from 1871 to 1S45, has Just been
published by the State Historical so.
clety OF Iowa. The volume is edited
with Introduction and notes by DR..
John Carl Parish.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-08

AS result Of the electric light war
now wagily merrily, Iowa City is apt
to get cheaper lights. The two rival
companies have submitted PROPOSE
lions for lighting contract.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-08

John Buttman, the eccentric individ-
ual whom Debs told to go buy suit
OF clothes when he was at Muscatine.
has had a dress reform, and now an
nounces that he will wear different
hat every day for $50 days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-08

After lying unconscious fourteen
days, as a result of stroke of apo
plexy. David Inman. prominent re-
tired farmer Of LeGrand, died. Mr..
Inman was 72 years old.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-08

The Rev. Mr.. Williams of the First
Church of Christ of Ames has resigned
and Will leave January l to accept a
pastorate at Kalamazoo, Mich. He is
an old resident of that place and goes
TO field of work with which he is
we'll acquainted.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

principle which Is SO simple 'hat II
is strange others have not thought of
It's application before,
atmospheric fluctuations electrical
disturbances Gnd wind currents have
been the obSta les whigh until now
have stood in the way Of the successful
navigation of the air. think that in
my new ship shall lie able 10 over
come all disadvantages. If there comes
that high development in alrshius that
| confidently expect, steamships will he
things of the past. We shall all travel
In the air.
Il have made all my plans for the
airship, of which expect wonderful
things. but must he excused from dis
cussing any of those plans in detail. |
do not know when Shall make the
first ascent in it. hut expect during
one of the first trials to go from INV
home at II William street. East or
ange, \. j., and after circliug about
over New York to return within half
an hour Speed Is much to he desired
and to the attainment of high speed |
am directing great deal of attention. :"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

ut is strange" sighed the blue eyed
girl, how quickly even your best
friends will learn to regard you with
suspicion. Take my case, for exam.
pie. When | boarded and had to pay
for all my meals whether ate them in
the boarding house or not had a
standing invitation at several places
to drop in any time for dinner. My
friends knew | wouldn't save any
thing by partaking of their hospital
ity, and they always We're urging me
to come
But now everything is changed /
eat out now and pay for each meal as
| get 1t; consequently all those stand
Ing invitations have been tacitly but
none the less Enthusiastically recalled
The fact that ! am saving the price of
dinner every time | cat with them
makes my friends think am irving
TO economize at their expense. am
just as cheerful guest now as for
merly, don't eat any more and am
not bit more trouble, but | find that
not even my closest friends want TO
feel that they are being used for n
good thing. New York Press.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12
Thinks 1t Saved his Life.

Lester M. Nelson, of Naples, Maine
says in recent letter: 81 have used Dr.
Kings New Discovery many years, for
coughs and colds. and think it saved
my life. | have found it reliable rem.
edy for throat aud lung complaints, and
would no more be without a bottle than
| would be without food" For nearly
forty years New Discovery has stood at
the head of throat and lung remedies.
AS preventive of pneumonia, and heal
er of weak lungs it has no equal. Sold
under guarantee at j. w. Thurston's
drug store. soc. and $l.00. Trial bot
tie free.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

'" hen you see the name Rydale in an
advertisement or on a remedy it is a
sure sign that the remedy advertised is
compounded from the prescription of a
specialist. A specialist in certain di,
ease knows more about, and is better
h'ted to treat that disease than anyone
else, aud that is the reason why the Rv-
dale Remedies never fail to relieve and
so often cure the troubles for which they
ar" recommended. Rydale's Stomach
Tablets, for Indigestion and DYSPEPSIA :;
hydale's Liver Tablets for Liver and
bowels; Rydale's Tonic, for a system
builder and sure cure for Chils and
Malaria; and Rydale's Cough Elixir. for
all ordinary Coughs and bronchial
troubles, are four prescriptions of the
best specialists and will do all that med
lclne can do. j. W. Thurston's drug
tore.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

Among curioSties which are models
of frankncss is the following:
Lord and Lady Spencer request the
honor of - company at dinner nj
half past 6 o'clock on -. An answer
Is particularly desired. Nobody waited
for after I O'clock"
On many invitations the time vas Of
course, stated, and "A polite answer
requested or sometimes "A reply
would obIige," but the letters "R. $
V. T. were hardly ever used at this
GATE their first mention being in 1871
on the card of Lord and Lady Kerry
indeed, I'LL quite recently An answer
VIII oblge' was the general formula
ana IL Is only in the last thirty years
,hat the French form has been at an
generally adopted in England.
sor Magazine.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12
a Grand Family Medicine

~ gives me pleasure to speak GOO,
word for Electric Btters,'' writes Mr.
Frank Conlan of No 49, Houston St.
New York. IFS grand family medI.
cine for dyspepsia and liver compiled.
uous; While for lame back and weak
kidneys 1t cannot be too highly recon-
meuded." Electric Bitters regulate the
digestive functions, purify the blood,
aud lmpart renewed vigor and vitality
to the weak aud dehiitated of both
sexes. Sold under guarantee at J. W
Thnrston's drug store. 50c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12
QUENTIN STRENUOUS TOO.
How Secretary Tafts Son Charlie
Joined the v M. C. A.

Soineo the Y. M Z. a.
Gerald X Smith, assistant secretary
of the Washington Young Mems Chris.
tian association, while visiting his par-
ents at Bellefontaine O.. told good
story concerning the young sons of
President Roosevelt and Secretary
Taft.
Mr.. Smith said he was busy at his
desk several weeks ago when he heard
loud language and saw Quentin Roose.
welt dragging along another boy by the
arm.
i've got new member. He's -goin'
to join" shouted Quentin at the top of
his voice.
Nav. amt" answered his compan
ion
You are too. How'd you s'pose it'd
sound that the son of the next presi
dent wouldn't join the Y. NJ. c. Az"
Mr. Smith says young Taft signed
the membership roll without another
word
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

Free to all subscribers of this paper
Every reader Of this paper who has any
trouble with either Stomach or Liver
can get free sample of Rydale's Stom
ach Tablets Or Rydale's Liver Tablets
or both if needed by writing to Ryda'e
Remedy Co., Newport News, Va. These
TWO remedies are not cure alls, one is for
stomach troubles only, the other solely
for Liver aud Bowel troubles. Guaran.
teed by j. W. Thurston's Drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

DTUUITU TtSHHUU UOICTI l,nonc - H.,
to hers cOnUulsiUely
brushing the tears from her ewes
ITO think-to Think she stammer-
ed, that might have let you face the
world alone! Dearest, dearest, we
must fight a good fight"
He looked straight into her eyes,
fearlessly, tenderly, and she looked
back with the divine, untroubled gaze
of child, laying her slender sun
tanned hands in his.
And, deep in his body as he stood
there, he heard the low challenge Of
his soul on guard, and he knew that
the enemy listened.
THE END.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12


York the night before that he was COM
! ing. In another hour he would be
there. Leila knew ii perfectly well.
and she looked into the wickedly ex-
! pressive young face of the girl beside
! her, eyes soft but unsmiling
Child. child" she murmured. you
do not know how much of man n
man can be-
'Yes, do,' said Sylvia holly.
Leila smiled. Hush. you little silly!
! I've talked Stephen and praised Ste
| phen TO you for days and days. and
the moment | dare mention another
man you fly at me, hair on end"'
"Oh, Leila, | know it! I'm perfect.
ly mad about him, that's all. Look al
him rs he saunters across the lawn.
Leila. Look at him"
We'll? ! see him"
isn't he almost an ideal?"
He is. He certainly is, dear"
DO you think he walks as though
he were perfectly well?"
''Ile may be coming down with
whooping cough"
Sylvia rose Indignantly, but Leila
pulled her back TO the sun warmed
marble bench.
"A girl in love loses her sense of hu.
NOR temporarily. Sit down. you little
vixen
Leila, you laugh at everything
when | don't feel like It,"
I'm not in love, and that's why"
"You are in love"
They sat there in the sun, Leia's
hand lying idly in Sylvia's, the soft
sea wind stirring their hair and I'm
their ears the thunderous undertone OF
the mounting sea.
Look at Stephen" murmured Syl-
via, her enraptured eyes following him
as lie strOlled hatless and coatless
along the cliffs edge, the sun glimmer.
ing on his short hair, tall, slim, well
coupled, strongly knit shape against
the sky and sea.
But Leila's quick ear had caught
significant sound from the gravel drive
behind her, and she stood up, a de-
VIVA
Are you going in?" asked Sylvia.
Then she, too, heard the subdued whir-
ring of motor from the front of the
house, and she looked at Leila as she
turned and recrossed the terrace. walk.
Ing slowly but erect her pretty head
held high.
Then Sylvia faced the sea again and
presently descended the terrace, cross
Ing the long lawn toward the head
land, where Siward stood looking out
across the water.
Leila from the music room watched
her; then she heard Plank's voice and
his step on the stairs, and she called
out to him gayly:
Il am downstairs, thank you. How
dared you send me those foolish
aursesn
She was laughing when he came in
to the room, standing there erect, head
high, a brilliant color in her cheeks,
and she offered him both hands, which
he took between his own, holding
them strongly and looking into her
face with steady, questioning eyes
'Well?' she said. still smiling, but
her scarlet underlip trembled little;
then: Yes, you may say what you
wish-what II wish you to say
There can be no harm in talking about
it. But will you be very gentle with
me? Don't m-make me cry. h-have
i am trying to remember how il !
feels to laugh once more"
Sylvia, lying in the hot sand on the
tiny crescent beach under the cliffs.
listened gravely to Siwards figures
as, notebook in hand, he went over
the real estate problem. commenting
thoughtfully as he discussed the houses
offered
He turned to look at her, and she
Inv thnra oil
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12
Let us AIopav

NOW business prosperity wooes
with loverlike tone
ana asks as he tenderly courts
Just 'let us alone"
Let no foolish person attemnt
To turn on the light
Lest Cupid his confidence hurt
Should fee in alright.
LEI no heaVy parent be heard
With menacing tread
IN ,r never an eavesdropper spy
10 learn what is said.
II meddlers thus keep their hands ~
Perhaps there is hone
me suit will so quickly progress
The pair will elope,
Wilson in New yorL
Sun. Aorh
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12
AIRSHIP OF GREAT SPEED.
Holland Expects to Fly to Europe at
Hundred Miles an Hour.

Announcement was recently made
by John p. Holland, inventor of sub.
marine boats, that he Is at work on an
airship in which he expects within
five years to be able to travel from
New York city to England in thirty
hours.
Il fully expect my airship will be
capable of speed of a hundred miles
an hour said Mr. Holland, and | ex-
pect also that this speed will be at
tanned within five years. have al
ready built six airships, three of which
have been successful
The principal difficulty so far in air
ship construction has been structural,
as the craft have been unable to con.
tend successfully with the wind cur
rents. have modelled my new ship on
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12
Big Cigar For Speaker Cannon,

Uncle Joe Cannon, speaker of the
house of representatives has a cigar
twenty-five inches long and two
inches thick, which cost $50. 1t is said
TO be the most expensive smoke" ever
rolled up. The National Association of
fiano Manufacturers recently present
ed 1t to the speaker.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

lay there, silent,
blue eyes look
ing back into
n IL s. Suddenly
they glimmered
with tears, and
S Ii e stretched
out both arms,
d IA W ing his
head down to
hers convulsive-
ly, her CULVER
in G IN gu t b
crushed against
his lips. Then
she rose to her
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

The h,vly oisiiied 'iunFddent arr form
ing cOioBies-a just punishment for
those reeKles. brides who marry Tor
love and are Obliged 20 drive over two
car tracks 10 reach their wealthy
friends and relatives OF the golden
zone
what have you been playingy" ask
81 Leila. What do you find 10 d"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-06-12

W II n yourself
Sylvia. with that
plump sun burn
ed l1y at your
heels all DAY
longf Are there
no men aboutT'
ones coming
today" said Syl-
via. laughing.
and slipping her
arm around Lei
las waist she
strOlled W 18th
her out through
the tall glass
doors Ia the ter
race. with a
backward look
of airy dismiss
al for SiwaFd.
Il la N K ad
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
FIELD TRIALS IN TEXAS.

san Antonio, Texas. Jan -
sportsman-like atmosphere peryaded
TINS vicinity today as it was the omen
ing day of the annual meet of N.
Lone Star Field Trials Club This
events take place on the Nix ranch
about six miles from San Aatoa;o
sportsmen from Oklahoma. Missouri
Kansas, Illinois. Indiana. New Nex,co
and Texas are here with their hand.
some pointers and settlers. and many
OF the dogs entered have a national
reputation The judges for the rim.
ming are DIR. F. NJ. Rogers of New
Albany Texas. and Curtis Wright of
Carthage. Eo.
Inc program Of the meeting cov-
ers three days. The principal events
are IS follows:
Derby stake. for settlers and mint
srs whipped after Jan. I, 1906; purse
AllAge Stake. for settlers ana po,nt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
Burlesoue.

"A tumble of nonsense adorned
with pretty girls is the rattle,
catchy manner In which the Monte
Carlo Girls Zig Burlesque company
the attraction at the Cairo opera
house, Friday, Jan. 10, is billed. While
the many pretty girls are the princi.
pal features the vaudeville portion of
the entertainment will also be first
class. Among those to appear are
Trueheart. Dillon and Burke. singers,
comedians and dancers: Lew Golden.
Hebrew Impersonator; Vera Harte.
operate soprano soloist; John p.
Burke. eccentric Irish comedian; An
nie Golden. dainty singing soubreste.
Eva Sullivan and May Burns. novelty
Prices Is, 50 and 75
cents.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08

ny - fs III ssaseF a 4saisf
Was IN Flower Will be presente,
with fascinating Anna Day In the stel
lar role of MARY Tudor This Il
Miss Days second season as Charles
Majors charming heroine. and her an.
pearance here last reason was regard.
ed as one Of the most enjoyable
events of the year, Unusual care has
been exercised In the selection OF
Miss Days supporting company which
is declared to be one of the best or
CARNATIONS touring the country at
present, while no expense has been
spared In fitting the production with
a most elaborate scenic and electrical
equipment.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
Observation-Disclosures
CAIRO IN 1866
ss.x..x.ss.ss.s.ss.sy.ssss

The old board of trade having been
incorporated under a special act OF
the legislature under the name OF the
Cairo Chamber OF Commerce. q
meeting was held at the st. Charles
Hotel on Tuesday evening March 7th,
fer the election OF officers, and for
general business. Wan 2. Halliday
was unanimously elected president.
M. Cyrus was elected vice president
and F. G. Chapman. secretary. The
following named gentlemen subscrib.
ed for one share of stock each. pay.
Ing into the treasury 5 per cent of the
stock: ". p. Halliday. ID. Hurd. G.
ID. Williamson. JOS Mckenzie. d. T.
Parker Ward L. Smith. J. N. Patton.
c. NJ. osterloh. S. Payne. e. d. Tro-
yer, Z. II. Phillips. VIM. Lonergan. e
Hodge. E. Maxwell, C. R.. woodward
j. w. NILSSON. John c. White. J. "a
Humphreys. A. b. Stafford. A. II. Pow
ers. John Walters. S. n. FuIlinwider.
L. 7. Bonacona. r. G. Chapman J. NJ
Cyrus. John Cushing. ]. X. Frost A.
$. S. Romans. A. ]. Harri.
son. c. Schultz. J. b. Reed. Penrose
chapman. A. A. Arick. p. T. Mitchell
aud Tbos. Lrwls.
An agent for eastern capitalists
has been prospecting through South
I'm Illinois for petroleum and he re.
'orts that there is an unlimited sup
by Of ii, some within six miles of
afro. II is much lighter color than |
'etrcleum. Further Developments |
IRE expected and the oil trade NAV
'ecome the most important industry /
n Cai-1.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS

There are decidedly substantial rea
sons for anticipating performance OF
rare charm when the famous musical
comedy success Coming Thro' the
Rye" is presented at the opera house
on Thursday, Jan. 8. The presenting
company is a large one. made up of
comedians, singers and dancers and
a chorus of sixty. The costumes,
scenery and other effects are said to
be on a scale of rare magnitude and
beauty, and the production. generally,
comes bearing the highest encomiums
OF the newspaper critics in all of tho
cities where it has been presented.
The sale opens Wednesday, Jan. s.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08

Iers who have not won first In any
field trial prior to Jan. /. 1907; purse
$500.
Lone Star Champion Stake, for set.
ters and pointers and open only to
dogs that have won place In compe-
tition in field trials; purse SO per
cent Of entrance fees and trophy cup.
Brace Stake, open to members;
purse rs per cent of entrance fees
and trophy cup.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
IMPORTANT BASEBALL MEETING

Cleveland, O., Jan. 7.-Men who are
prominent factors In the baseball
world thronged the lobby of the Hol
lenden this morning. The majority
fthem were there TO attend the ma
tional board meeting CT the National
Association of Minor League clnbs.
called by Secretary Farrell for I
O'Clock this afternoon. Others were
there to attend a meeting a. tile Ohio
and PENNSYLVANIA league directors,
while still others were on haad mere.
ly as onlookers or attrlctea by the
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
LARGE EVENT

/ Dallas, Texas. Jan. THE South.
western Poultry Show, the biggest
went OF its kind in this section of
the country, opened In Dallas TODAY
ana VIII continue through the remain
der OF the week. The association EN-.
braces Louisiana, Oklahoma and Tex.
as, but an lumber of other States are
represented among the exhibitors
ne EXHIBITS of all varieties of poul.
Try and pet stock are more numreous
and OF q higher class than ever seen
here ebfore.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
The WORLD OF SPORT
LEADERS OF TWO BASEBALL ORGANIZATIONS GATHER IN CT
LAND o, FOR IMPORTANT EETiNG-BiG POULTRY SHOW AT
DALLAS, TEX AND ALSO AT AMEs, TEXAS FIELD
d TRIALS OPENED

ia'nois that . new miner organi2cs.ol
would be given birth at the General
i.T WOW.
There was gossip a,penty as the
iiagnates sat about tne hotel cor
lldors duri1g tine forenoon waiting
isr 'e real business of the day. To
u th9 VIII al from the chat. or in
words to draw a line on the
pab'c results q the conference
vita an degree of certainty was al
] rfCss.lility. There was o general
telling that the results would be of
IN important nature and that a large
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
Strong Romance.

The Heart OF An Indian" is a heart
touching story of young English
girl who is running away from the
law, accused of crime OF which she
Is Innocent and a young Yale
student who is trying to flee from his
craving for drink. The part of the
Western girl who is a staunch friend
OF both is PLAYED by Miss Clara Bel.
cher in the way that only she could
present it. 1T the Cairo opera house
Monday night
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08

that this question or street filling Ii
by far the most important feature oi
our street work. Until the streets are
filled hothins can be done In the way
Of streel Improvement for the sewer
work Is hardly TO be called str 81 i'm.
provcment.
Very respectfully yours,
LANSDEN 4 LEEK,
Attorneys for the City.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08

A statute requiring notice OF claim
for personal injuries to be given to
INC one responsible therefor. within a
year from their occurrence. Is held
Arp v Aliis-chalmers company wis |,
l. r. A. IN. 81 ss7. to be ap-
slieable IN an actioa IN the state Of its
enactment uGon q claim arising in an
other state. BY a nonresident. against
a resident Of the state where the ae
tiCn Is brought
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
ATLANTIC LEAGUE MEETING

Easton Pa, Jan. THE club own.
rs q the Atlantic league gathered
lot session at the Franklin House
teday 70 discuss the arrangement Of
the circuit and other matters relative
20 the coming season The withdraw
Y e three of the clubs to Join the
3w Union league leaves three va.
oaneies in the circuit to be filled. Mt.
carmel and Shamol.in are to take
two of the franchises.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
POULTRY SHOW

Ames, Iowa, Jan. THE second
annual show of the Ames Poultry
breeders Association opened in the
armory building today under most
favorable auspices. Experts nro-
nounee the show one of the best of
the season in this part of the country
me Judging of exhibits began TODAY
ana VIII continue until the show
closes Friday night. The competition
among exhibitors is keen.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08
HALF MILLION DOLLARS
Concluded from Second Page.)

fully appreciated by our citizens; but
1t seems impossible to tell when II will
be able to do any of the uptown ali.
| ing. Besides. there are number of
questions connected with the matter
LOT filling the streets with sand which
renders the work more or less ex.
pedmental. II is to be hoped that
the Dredging company people can
give the city government such def.
mite Information about this matter at
an early day as viii enable IL to de-
ei'ie whether it can safely look TO that
company for the doing of the filling or
tn resort to the former methods Dur.
sued here. namely, the filling OF the
streets with earth. II seems obyiors
that little can be done in the upper
part Of the city until this filling aues-
ton has been definitely decided. Il
is thought that II contractors can be
assured that earth can be obtained as
heretofore. and on reasonable terms.
ilssy will bid on this uptown work at
such figures as win be- quite within
The assessment a.ready made there
Tor The assessment for the sewer
and filling work across the city. from
rwenty -7econd street 10 Twenty.
sighth street. boti inclusive. amounts
(. s7e.4s42e: and IT NAV be that a
b. mber Of persons here IN our city
Fili come forward and take portions
y the work. that is. one or more Of
treets either Tor the hIiing or sewer
ne OF both. At an events. we should
i've them q chance.
No. 70 dstaiE you further. let us say
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08

section Of the baseball map would
undergo change Deeore the confer
ehce prf &c Y Just what these
changes W problematical 4
complete % y sation of the o. and
u. easu important changes In
several ,le other minor organiza.
lions are likely, however.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-01-08

ExciutiEg about f0.00e small vss
seis. tie commsrce u the world IL
carried IN b. s0.l0o vessels q : total
tcanaEs Il abs1s zs9sseas