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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
|kEOkUk SHOULD
Be REPRESENTED
Delegates Are Asked For the Meetino
Of National Rivers and
Harbor's Con-
sress.
MEETS IN WASHINGTON
Important Waterways Convention is
to be Held at the Capital on
December Ninth, Tenth
and Eleventh.

The annual convention of the Ma
tlonal Rivers and Harbors congress
VIII be held at Washington, d. c.. on
december 8, 10 and IL, the formal call
and invitations to be mailed October
a from the secretary's office in Gin.
cinnati.
+ This information is contained in a
letter being sent out to the mayors of
the country, copy of which has
been received by Mayor Strimback
who attended the fourth annual con.
vention in Washington last winter.
This waterways organization is sec.
ond in importance only to the con.
sress OF the United States and 1t is
composed of all of the various water
ways organizations of the country, al.
so the seaboard organizations. The
Upper Mississippi River Improvement
Association is member.
The letter announcing the coming
convention, contains the following.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Repairs Goinu on,

Work at the round housei still con-
tinues with much hustle and more
workmen are being added to tie al
ready large force each day. The work
of repairs and building will consume
about two months and serve to keep a
large force of men at work.
Agents for the different roads in the
city state that railroad freight and
passenger business never was better.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
a Million is Involved.

b SToN, Oct. l7.-E. H. Gray 4
Co., brokers, were today petitioned IN
bankruptcy by their creditors, More
tnan a million is involved. Eben W..
Cav ard Joseph W. Jackson constitute
the firm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

WANTED Girl for general house
work, three in family. Enquire morn
ings, ZIG High street. 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Asks for Delegates.

We desire in advance to extend to
you a special and personal invitation
TO honor the convention by your pres
ence Also, to ask at your hands the
appointment of a strong delegation 10
represent your municipality.
This National convention. meeting
at the Capital composed as it will he,
of representative citizens, cannot
fail 70 impress upon the members of
the United States congress the fact
that waterway policy permanent
and effective, is desired and demand
ed by the commercial interests of the
entire country. This o. . nization has
enrolled among its members some of
the prominent commercial associa-
tons of your city and some of your
most prominent citizens, who have
realized that the establishment, by
the federal government, of water
way policy, will benefit, not only their
direct interests, but every interest Of
the city.
The events of the past year have
furnished conclusive evidence that
the sentiment in favor of improved
waterways is rapidly spreading
throughout the country. This state
ment can best be illustrated by the
fact that, for the first time in our his
, tory, both of the great political parties
have included in their platforms a
strong waterway plank, which com
mits the president to be elected in
November to equally as emphatic in
dorse the platform of this organiza-
ton as has been given by President
Roosevelt. 1t also commits every fed
! eral legislator who may be elected
! this fall to the establishment of wa
terway policy, which, if put into eff
feet, will rapidly and Systematically
! improve the deserving waterways of
the country
We bespeak your careful attention
/! to the call which will be mailed on the
! date indicated and sincerely trust
! that you will not only honor the meet
ing by your attendance, but by the APP
! pointment of a strong delegation to
/ represent the mercantile and manu-
! featuring interests of your city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
WANT COLUMN
MANTE

WANTED-Labore and first class
carpenter at the c., B. & O. Round
House. Apply at once. -2-6
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Nv the Gallon.

Atchison Globe: When woman
gives party she figures on twenty
two guests to the gallon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade,
will equip shop for you or furnish
positions, few weeks complete con-
slant practice careful instructions.
tools given, Saturday wages, diplomas
granted. Write for catalogue, Moler
Barber College. st. Louis. Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

wANTED-Clerk, general helper,
either sex, knowing, or willing to
learn stenography. o., Gate City. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

WANTED-Labo for cement work
Inquire Cameron, McManus and
Fruin's office. 17-3.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

WANTED-In every locality intelli-
gent reliable man or woman to re-
present us. Our guaranteed income
plan insures substantial remuneration
to the right party. No experience nee
essary. Permanent business. Good
opportunity for promotion. Address
Woman's Home Companion, Depart
ment X, Madison Square, New York
City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

FOR RENT-Front room on North
side, on car line, with modern con-
veniences. Address IS" care OF Gate
City. l2s
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Can't stack Them

Newark Star: Up to date we haven't
been able to stack any of those $50
gold pieces, either.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

SARAH ELIZABBTH:
Those mullins YOU liked so well were
made from Gold Medal Flour. LIzE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
ron SENT.

FOR RENT-One or two furnished
rooms with bath. cheap, 11o2h
Blondeau.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

ABIGAIL: $50 n..doi Elour
Vol, can't find better. Don't try MARTHA.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

MercnanGs can get larger circula-
ton for their advertisements through
The Gate CITY than through any other
Keokuk newspaper. Circulation guar
anteed the largest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Council to Act.

At the next city council meeting
the above question will come up and
the council will decide whether dele
CATION from Keokuk should go to this
meeting or not
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Has Resigned His Position as Inspect
or Of Explosives and Will Re.
turn to His Former
Position.
Young Man Who Has Made Many
Friends In This City viii Re.
turn to Hannibal Po-
sition.

j. r. Roberts has resigned his posi-
ton as inspector of explosives and has
returned to this city to take charge of
the yards once more. About eighteen
months ago Mr.. Roberts was made in.
spector of explosives and has held that
position ever since with much credit
to himself and the road.
OF late however new duties such as
inspecting all chemicals handled by the
road has been attached to this posi-
ton and many Of the explosive inspec-
tors have resigned on account of the
added duties and not knowing any
thing about the inspection i the chem
icals.
Mr.. Roberts previous to taking up
his position as inspector was yard
master in the local yards this place
for about fifteen years and his many
friends will be glad to learn that ne
is to return to Keokuk and resume his
former position.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

WANTED-A girl to assist in general
homework. Two in family. No laun-
dry. Enquire 61S Morgan If.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Carson Resigns.


G. o. Carson, the gentleman who has
had charge of the yards for the past
seven months goes to Hannibal where
he will accept his former position as
conductor of freight on the Hannibal
division.
Mr.. Carsons resignation was ten.
dered about six weeks ago he wish.
ing to make change more to his Xix
ing and being nearer to mis- nome
waich is in Hannibal where his wife
and little girl reside.
He has made many friends while in
the city and his railroad and other
friends will be as sorry to see him
leave as they will be glad to see Mr.
Roberts return to his old position as
yard master.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

FOR REN'T-Eight room house Gas,
bath, barn, No. 723 Franklin street.
Apply 722 Franklin. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

WANTED-sa Statesmen to call on retail
stores. Attractive line with effec-
tive advertising. Holiday season on.
$500 or more monthly to hustlers. P.
o. Box, 1855, Dept. 81, Iowa City, Iowa.
It,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

LADIES' Make shields at home. Ma
terials furnished. SIS hundred. Par
ticulars stamped envelope. Dept. 1876
Imperial Shield Co., st. Louis, Mo. 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

FOR RENT-Seven room house, cor
ner Ninth and High, Apply 722
Franklin. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
Kansas City Live Stock.

KANSAS CITY, Oct. 17.--cattle.
500; steady; steers. s3.75@7.5o:
stockers, 81. 1904. IS.
Hogs 5000; SC lower; bulk. $500
as 80. pigs, So 1906 90.
sheep-None steady; muttons,
SO SoQ4 %; lambs, 5o@5.75.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
WHOLE FAMILY BURNED
Michigan Farmer, Wife and Two Chill
dren Perish in Flames.

HURST. Mich, Oct. 17.--Henry
Kemps, wife and two children were
burned to death in this township yes
terday or last night. Another child is
Dissing. The four bodies were found
Yesterday in the ruins of their farm
house, and It is feared there is little
possibility of the child having escaped
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17
TODAY'S MARKETS.

Chicago Grain Market.
CHICAGO, H., Oct. IT,
Open High Low Close.
Wheat 1oo1a 1oo1a 9s% 99A
Corn 6Sk 6S7s 6SA Gs5s
Oats 4s1s 4Sa 1917 4sh
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-Cattle, 500; UNI
changed
Hogs-11 900; 1oc lower; light,
So. 100 .c5; heavy, IS 5000. 10; pigs
So 00@4. 80
sheep-1,5oo; unchanged.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-10-17

Il herewith enclose you one of m latest pho
tosraphs. which show. what Newbros Herpcide has
hair i. much longer than .nd has that luster
TO that ones h.ir always has when their scalp is
lSene y MADELINE CLUTTER
1888 Mich Ave. Plat 2i0 Chicago. Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
RECEIVER FOR DETROIT FIRM
Disagreement over Business Methods
Causes Suspension of Cameron,
Currie & Co.

DETROIT, Mich, July 1S-The brokerage
firm OF Cameron, Currie & Co Of this city
TODAY went into the hands Of a receiver
through a bill filed in the Wayne circuit
court by Cameron Currie against his part
ner. Louis II. Case, asking a dissolution OF
partnership. Fred O. Austin was appointed
receiver by Judge Manden, with bond Of
$3.50 COO 1t is said that no other Detroit
financial institution is involved in the diff
culties Of Currie & CO. Practically the only
charge which Mr. Currie makes in his bill
for the dissolution of partnership is that
Mr.. Case in taking orders from customers
did not secure enough cash to cover the
purchase Of stocks and bonds by the firm
and that the firm in this way became obll-
gated to others to the extent of about
81 ,O0O According to Judge Mandell, Mr.
Case admitted this charge. The firm OF
Cameron Currie & Co. consists Of Cameron
Currie, Louis II. Case and Clarence Car.
penter.
Currie & Co. issued a statement this aft
ernoon in which they declared that the abil-
ity of the firm to pay its debts depend:
wholly upon the amount of the outstanding
accounts, amounting to S1,045,OOo, which car
be collected. They say II 60 per cent of the
accounts prove good the firm will be ablt
to pay it's debts in full The statement alsC
says that the firms embarrassment is en-
tirely due to the failure of customers t
make good their margins.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
FALLIERES STARTS LONG TRIP
President of French Republic VIII
visit Denmark, sweden, Nor
way and Russia.

TARIS. July 1S-Presidcnt Fallieres, ac-
compauied by Foreign Minister Pichon, LETT
here this morning for Dunkirk on his way
to pay official visits in Denmark, sweden
Russia and Norway. Premier Clemenceau'
tho members OF the cabinet. a number OF
municipal officials and a large crowd gath
cred at the railroad station to bid him fare
well.
The French press is unanimous in the be
lief that this round Of visits inaugurated
by the president will serve TO strengthen
Frances policy of Cancellation and peace.
DUNKIRK, July 1S.-President Fallieres
arrived here early this afternoon. As he
is the first president of the republic TO
visit Dunkirk, the city gave him an up
roarious welcome. Practically the entire
population acclaimed him as he made his
way, escorted by a troop of cuirassiers, to
the town hall, where he was presented
with an address of welcome. President
Fallieres made a brief response, in which
he said
Il go in the name Of the French republic
to strengthen the ties of friendship and
the alliance upon which depend the good
! relations of the nations of Europe and the
maintenance of the peace of the world
| AS the presidential tug steamed dowr
| the harbor it was saluted by the assembled
warships and the forts, and the crowd OF
| the water front yelled itself hoarse. TIL,
president boarded the battleshp Verite
His flag was at once raised to the mast
head and the squadron Immediately weighed
| anchor and sailed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
Marines and Jackies Entertained
with Athletic Sports.
NATIVE FEAST FOR OFFICERS
Ball in Big Pavilion on Beach
Friday Night.
SAILING DATE IS CHANGED
BattIeships VIII Leave for Aukland,
New Zealand, Wednesday Even
ing Instead of on
Thursday.

HONOLULU, July 1s.-Today was
visitors day on the Atlantic fleet and
thousands of people from the cosmopolitan
population of Honolulu and the islands,
including Americans, Spaniards, Porto
Ricans, native Hawaiians, Filipinos, Japa-
nese, Portuguese and Chinese, took ad-
vantage of the opportunity to inspect the
big battleships of the American navy and
crowded the decks from early In the morn
ing until late in the afternoon.
The men were entertained ashore with
field games and athletic sports and the
officers were given a "luau" or native
feast under beautiful shade trees, fol-
lowed by native dances by garlanded
Hawaiian girls.
1t is now announced that the program
for sailing has been changed and instead
of leaving on July 23 as scheduled the
fleet will sail for Auckland, New Zealand
on the evening of July 22.
Last night a brilliant bail, given in the
great pavilion on Waikiki beach, was at
tended by several thousand persons. The
beach was Illuminated and the pavilion
decorated with tropical foliage. Sarch
| lights from the ships in the harbor were
! played on the scene, which was one o!
| picturesque beauty.
Rear Admiral Sperry participated in tht
! dancing and held an impromptu recep
| tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
SECRECY in RAILROAD RATES
Japan Protests Against Threatened
Publicity of Inland Proportions
of Export Charges.

CHICAGO, July 1s.-The business inter-
ests of Japan are thoroughly alarmed over
the prospect of western railroads being
compelled to go out of the Asiatlc export
and import trade on account Of recent
decision of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission. X. Matsubara, the new Japanese
consul at Chicago, has received a cable
gram from the Japan Trades association
asking him to see If something could be
done to prevent such catastrophe. The
consul appealed to the Chicago Association
of Commerce and as a result he and H.
C. Barlow, managing director OF the asso-
citation, held a long conference. Mr.. Bar
low assured the consul that he and the
association would do all they could to
induce the western roads not to abandon
the oriental and Asiatic trade.
The Japan Trades association, with head
quarters in Toxic, is the most powerful
trade organization of the empire and its
influence and membership is national 1t
appears that the commission some time ago
ruled that the western roads must publish
the inland proportions of their export trade
The railroads claim they can not do this
and compete with the Suez route, where
the rates change with an hours notice
by keeping the inland proportions secret
the railroads have been able to do a fail
share Of this business and the revenue Il
brings them probably aggregates $S,oOOOo
annually.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
FREMONT STUDENTS MAKE TRIF
Travel to Fairview to Pay Their Re-
spects TO the Democratic
Candidate.

FAIRvIEw LINCOLN, Neb., July Is
The organization Of negro democratic clubs
in the state of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
formed the subject of a conversation to-
day between William ]. Bryan and Don
Farnsworth of Chicago, who was the man
ager for Charles A. Towne in his candi-
dacy for the vice presidency.
The usual flood of visitors began early
today The largest party was made up Of
over 200 students Of the normal school at
Fremont. Neb Mr. Bryan received them
all in the sun parlor of his home and ex-
tended to each a cordial greeting. He never
fails to impress upon his callers the neces-
sity of being up and doing in order that
every democratic vote may be recorded in
| November for their party's ticket.
| INDIANAPOLIS, July 1S.-John w. Kern,
! democratic candidate for vice president,
went to Kokomo, Ind, today to visit his
old home and neighbors. He was accom-
panied by several former residents OF
Kokomo. He was met by committee and
given a rousing reception. Later he made
a short address
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
ATTITUDE OF THE COMMISSION
No Information Yet Reaches WASH
inEtOn of Any Increase of
Railroad Rates.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The Interstate
Commerce commission thus far has re-
ceived no official information concerning
the proposed increase of freight rates, II
the rates made by the railways are made
the subject of complaint to the associa-
ton, that body, of course, would inVestl-
gate them. On its own initiative the
commission probably would institute an
inquiry into any general increase to as
certain whether the rates are reasonable
and just but any determination of such
an issue would not be forecasted by the
commission itself.
Chairman Knapp Of the commission, in
an interview today, said:
Justification for increase in freight
rates, If there is to be such an Increase,
may be found, II at ALL only In the tact
that increased cost Of operation and main
tenance of railroads has reached point
where reasonable profit on money invested
in them is not possible from the revenue
they now receive. In determining whether
rates are reasonable, careful consideration
| is necessary of three factors--that good
wages be paid railroad employees, that
| present transportation facilities be kept
| In a satisfactory standard and that new
| facilities be provided to meet every In
! crease in demand for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
QUIETER IN STRIKE REGION
Troops In Readiness and Additional
Company Held in Cnse of
Emergency.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 1s.-Reports
from the district where the union miners
are conducting strike, are that every
thing Is quiet. The three military COM
panies sent into the region will be kept
at Bloosburg a day or two. according to
present arrangements.
Another company of militia was ordered
under arms here today for emergency. A
number of strike breakers were brought
to Birmingham today for distribution
through the mines. Major Dodge, the labor
superintendent of the Tennessee Coal COM
pany, who was in the fight at Jefferson
yesterday, will recover. All miners ar
rested are being sent here for safe keeping.
A gatling gun and 10000 rounds of car
tridges were sent to Blossburg today. Quiet
is still reported throughout the entire dis
trict A. negro who was shot In the con-
flict at Republic on Thursday is dead. w.
| r. Farley of Alabama member of the ma
tional board of the United Mine Workers,
today reiterated his pleasure in the troops
| having been called out, claiming that the
| troubles that have taken place so far were
caused by deputies and not by the striking
miners.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
ELKS PASS NEW REGULATIONS
Per Capita Tax is Reduced and New
Emblem is AdOpted-PriEes
Are Awarded.

DALLAS, Tex, July 1s.-The Elks' re-
union of 1908 terminated today, the grand
lodge adjourning to meet In Los Angeles
July IL, 1903. Tonight fully two-thirds of
the visitors have departed.
At today's session of the grand lodge
various minor changes were made in the
constitution. The per capita tax was re-
duced from Is cents to 20 cents per annum,
as recommended by the retiring grand
exalted ruler. John X. Tener. The PROPOSE
ton to establish a home for the orphans
OF Elks was defeated and a resolution was
adopted praislng Dallas as a convention
city and thanking the Elks and citizens Of
Dallas and Texas for their hospitality.
The new emblem which was adopted to-
day is described as a combination of the
dial, showing the hour Of II, with a white
face and red Roman numerals, circuni-
scribed by a half circle containing the
initials B. p. o. E., on which dial and
circle shall rest an elk's head and antlers
pointed star. The elk's head and anters
are to be in gold, the dial, star and border
| in enamel
Among the prizes awarded today were
Lodge having largest NUMBER Of members
/ In line In the parade, all members to b'
| registered at headquarters: Fort Wortl
| first, $9OOI Sherman second S1OOI Corsicanl
third, $50. The most attractive lodge II
line, uniL eness and general appearance,
considered: Austin first. $500; Mineral Well
second, $50; Waco third, Sl0O
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
JERSEY WOMAN DIES ON TRAIN
Daughter of Wealthy Merchant Ex-
pIres at CrestOn While on
Way Home.

CRESTON, Ia, July D.-Racing with
death from coast TO coast, Miss Della Balm
ton, daughter OF a wealthy New York mer-
chant, died on Burlington train No as
It was pulling into the station here last
night at T:45 o'clock. The young woman
was returning 10 the east from search
for health in the west and was accom-
pAAied only by nurse. The body was
prepared for burial during the night and
was shipped to Jersey City, N. j., her
former home, early this morning. Miss
Balnton's long race with death started on
the Pacific coast, and had she won, would
have ended on the Atlantic coast. to which
her nfeless body is now speeding