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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
EMPRESS DEATH
NOT REGRETTED
She Was Termed "Bad Old Woman"
by Many of the New York
Cinnamon.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1G.-The Chinese
of Chinatown here are awaiting orders
from Minister WI before beginning a
period of mourning for the empress,
On the whole they term her bad
old woman" but many expressions CT
sorrow are heard among the promi-
nent Chinese over the death of the
emperor. but little expression of re
gret at the death of the bad OLD
woman"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
New York Stocks.

NEW YORK. Nov. 16-Heaviness
prevailed in the market during the
first fifteen minutes. but there was ex-
ceptional strength shown in traction
stocks. Illinois Central and Union
Pacific opened three-fourths lower
and Reading showed a loss of three
eighths. The general list hardened at
the end of fifteen minutes, Union Pa
cific recovered loss and made frac-
tional gain.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
If You are over FIFTY Read This.

Most people past middle-age suffer
from kidney and bladder disorders
which Foley's Kidney Remedy would
cure. Stop the drain cn the vitality
ard restore needed strength and vigor.
Commence taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy today. Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
Jim Deckard, okmuIsee Desperate,
Stays Seven Perslans, Barricades
Himself In Building and
Sets it on Fire.
MURDERER IS CREMATED
Sheriff is the First to FalI-Marshall
klaber Leading the Police
Also a Victim of Des.
perado's Bullets.

oKMULGEE Okla, Nov. 16.-In a
battle with Jim Deckard, negro des-
perado, eight persons were killed here
this afternoon and ten were wounded.
Deckard, barricaded in a shanty, shot
down seven of the attacking party and
when wounded he set fire to the house,
being cremated.
Deckard took refuge in the house af-
ter he had shot down Assistant City
Marshal Klaber, who had attempted
to arrest him. The sheriff was noti
fed, and, with his deputies, attacked
the house.
The dead.
HENRY KLABER, assistant police
chief.
EDGAR ROBINSON, sheriff.
JIM DECKARD, desperate.
BILL AND HENRY CHAPMAN
negroes.
THREE NEGROES, unidentified.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
GUINNESS TRIAL
is STILL ON
Medical Witness Who Performed
Autopsy Has Completed His
Testimony.

LA PORTE, Nov. Determination
of the medical witness performing the
autopsy on Mrs. Guinness and her chill
dren at the trial of Lamphere today
temporarily completed the TESTIMONY
of DR.. w. j. H. Meyer. Attorney
Worden OF the defense converted the
testimony of Meyer into evidence of
the woman's death by strychnine
rather than by suffocation is consider
ed a clever stroke.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
roDAys WEATHER FORECAST.
Indications for Iowa, Illinois and Mis-.
souri, Wired From Chicago.

For Keoluk and Vicinity: Fair to.
night and Tuesday rising temperature
Tuesday.
For Illinois Generally fair tonight
and Tuesday except possibly threaten
ing north portion; rising temperature
Tuesday.
For Iowa and Missouri: Fair to-
night and Tuesday; rising tempera-
sure Tuesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
FOOTBALL RESULTS.
COLLEGE,.

AT Chicago-Chicago 6, Cornell 6.
At Iowa City-Drake IL, Iowa 6.
At st. Louis-St. Louis 6, Creigh-
ton O.
At Lafayette, nd.-Illinois 10, Per
due 5.
At Lincoln-Kansas 90, Nebraska 8.
At Ann Arbor-Pennsylvan 20,
Michigan 0.
At Appleton, Wis-Lawrence b.
Northwestern of Watertown 6.
At Marietta. O.-Marietta college
81, Carnegie Technical 0.
AT Bloomington, lll.-Illinois Wes-
leyan 76. Lincoln college 0.
At Ames-Ames 50, Grinneh 0.
At Cedar Rapids-Cornell Sc, Coe 0.
At Observation-Disclosures 49, st.
Thomas of ST. Paul 0.
At Cleveland-Western Reserve IL.
Denison 0.
At Toledo. O.-North Lima 1o4,
Southern Indiana 80.
At Delaware, O.-Case IL, Wesley
an 0.
AT Chicago-De Paw 90, Belmont 5.
At Princeton, n. J-Yale II, Prince
ton 6.
sylvania State 0.
At West Point, N. Y.-West Point
g. Washington and Jefferson s.
At New Haven. Conn. Harvard
Freshmen 6, Yale Freshmen o.
At Williamson. Mass. Williams "a.
Wesleyan 4
At Amherst, Mass-Amherst 81,
Middlebury 5.
At Orono, Me-Bowdin 10. Maine 0.
At Providence. R. 1.-Brown IL
University of Vermont 0.
At Worcester, Mass.-Holy Cross 10,
Worcester Technical 0.
At Springfield, Mass.-Sprngheio
Training school 5, Massachusetts Agri-
cultural 5.
At Syracuse, N. Y.-syracuse %
Tufts 0.
At New York-University Oh New
York 5, Union college S.
High School.
At Des Moines-East High 0, West
High 0.
At Grinnell-Grinnel II, oskaloosa
AT Earlham-Earlham 13, Green
| field 0.
AT Ida Grove-Ida Grove IA, Marsh
alltown TO- :. a..
! At Knoxville 6, Ottum
i wa 5.
At Iowa City-Iowa City 8, Newtor
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 16. The
Chinese legation yesterday afternoon
received official confirmation of the
death of the emperor and the en-
press dowager of China. The em,.
peror died Saturday afternoon at 5
o'clock and the empress dowager at
2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
TODAY's MARKETS.
Chicago Grain Market.
CHICAGO. ILL.,. No,
CHICAGO Live Stock.

CHICAGO, Nov 16.-Cattle, 10000;
3oc lower; beeves, s5.35@7. so; stock
ers, 81. 60M4 G5.
Hogs $4,000; 1oc lower; light
So oo@5 IS; heavy, IS .45@5. 95; pigs
50. .65m5 go.
Sheep-4o.ooo; 1o@15c lower: ma
tives, $4,000 60; lambs, So 75M
coo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
HENEY PRACTICALLY
OUT OF DANGER
Prosecuting Attorney. Opera
ton Successful.

SAN FRANCISO. Nov. 16.-The bull
let was removed from Heneys neck
and the operation was successful. His
condition at IL o'clock was greatly
improved. He is practically out OF
danger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16

Keokuk merchants will soon begin
to decorate their windows with hoil-
day merchandise. They have the
kind that attracts. Make resoiu-
ton now-and keep it-that this year
you will buy your holiday goods OF
the Keokuk merchant.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
CHINEsE EMPRESS
DIES OF ANGUISH
Emperor Died Saturday at p. m. and
the Empress Dowager at 2 p.
m. Sunday.

PEK1NG, Nov. 16.-It is officially
announced that the empress dowager
of China died at 2 o'clock this after
noon
Grief over the death of Emperor
Kuang Hsu caused the death of the
empress She began sinking imme-
dilatey upon learning the news of the
emperor's fatal illness.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
Man Who Attempted the Assassina-
tion Of Francis J. Heney Sat
urday Takes His Own
Life Saturday Night.
BULLET IN FOREHEAD
Believed Thatl. .th.s Pi.tc Been
Passed to Haas sir Ar
rest and an ~ ga
tion 4,

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16.-Maur-
ice Haas, who Saturday attempted to
assassinate Francis j. Heney, Satur-
day night committed suicide by shoot
ing himself through the forehead with
a pistol he had concealed about his
person. Haas went to bed at s
o'clock and covered his face with a
blanket. At $40 shot was heard
from his cell and when guards enter
ed they found him dead on the floor,
with the revolver in his hand. The
weapon had been. concealed in his
shoe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
ROOT Will TAKE
THE SENA7ORSHIP.
Says He Will Take the Place If the
New York Legislature Thinks
He Il iss the Right
Man.
ISSUES A STATEMENT
Republicans Entitled to Know His Po-
sition and He Issues State
ment-Not Seeking
the Office.

tary Root today announced he would
accept the New York senatorship if
elected.
Root authorized the following state
ment today: Il think the repubi-
cans of New York who expressed the
wish of my election as senator are en-
titled to definite statement as to
my position. | am not seeking the
Office. | don't think that the great
office ought to belong to any one be
cause he wants it. but if the legisla-
ture of New York, representing the
people of the state feels / can render
a useful service to that state and
country in the senate and call upon
me to render that service ] shall re-
spond to their call and accept the
Office
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
Not Thorouuhly Searched.

After he had shot Heney yesterday
Haas was searched at the Jail, but
his shoes were not examined. Haas
went to bed with his shoes on.
His wifo called on him Sunday, but
two officers were present during the
interview, and they LAY she could not
possibly have slipped the weapon to
him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
Found an Odd Cartridge.

District Attorney Langdon, Detec-
tive Burns and Randolph Sprackels,
on arrival ut the jail after being noti-
fled of the suicide of Haas, searched
his clothing and in one of the pockets
found cartridge of 41-calibre. The
weapon Haas used in the attempt to
kill Heney was 3S, and the cartridge
found in his pocket could no. have
been used in that
Will Investigate.
Burns expressed the opinion that
the pistol had been passed to Haas
since he was taken into custody.
Haas wife called at the jail Sunday
to see him and there are two stories
as to where the interview took place
One story is that Haas talked to his
wife through the cell door and the
other that they were allowed to go
ii another room. Rigid investiga-
tion will be made by the authorities.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
Local Observations.

Nov. Bar. Their. Wind. Weather
15 pm. =. 90 3S. w Clear
16, am. 30 JIG "a SW Clear
River above low water of 1864, L
foot 8 tenths; change in "a ours.
none.
Mean temperature 50.
Maximum temperature, 40
Minimum temperature, 10.
FRED u. GOSEWISCH,
Observer
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-16
River Bulletin.

XRise. -FalI.
The river will remain nearly sta
L innarN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY.
Indications Point To Reelection of
 Governor AnselI.

Columbia, s. C., August 25.-Returns from today's democratic primary to nomi- nate a successor to the late Senator A. c. Latimer, state officers and congress- men are coming in slowly.
 At 10:30 o'clock tonight the returns in- dicate that E. D. Smith and either R. c. Rhett or ex-Gov John Gary Evans will make the second race for tho senatorship two weeks hence.
 Gov. Marion F. Ansell is leading his op- ponent, Cole L. Blease, by a good ma jority and the indications are that he will be reelected.
 Adjut.-Gen J. c. Boyd and Comptroller General A. W. Jones are probably re- elected.
 Caughman and Cansler are leading for railroad commissioner, while Swearingen and Mellichamp will probably run over for superintendent of education. The other candidates for state offices are un- opposed. r
 Returns from the congression, is in which there are contestants meagre to indicate the results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
Put DoAvn AH Attempts 10
 ObeYtu7n Social Stafus

pie against the instgators of assaults from the midnight assassin? They seem willing and anxious to sacrifice this en- tire community, even the blood of inno- cent women and children, for personal gain. They are guilty of an attempt to overturn our social status and break down barriers sacred to the whole south. They construe liberty to mean license and long suffering of our people as coward ice.
 There is not an intelligent man in this district who does not know that the work of the trouble-maker, the dynamiter and midnight assassin has been directed by consplrator located in the very heart or this city This community has gone through an ordeal that few communities would suffer The people have been pa tient to the limit.
 We are told of a message from Indian apolis from President Lewis asking a conference with the coal operators, With a view of arbitration. The operators Will accept no compromise and the people want no compromise.
 No right-thinking man can tolerate the thought of seeing his fellow-citizens coerced into signing any kind of contract or agreement. The idea is repugnant to every sense of justice and is abhorrent to all honest and brave men,
 Let's start things up!
 J. V. ALLEN. Birmingham. August 25, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
Wo Nore Tented Camps
 WiU Be AII0ned WIneYs

"At Republic we found a number of negroes established in tents, without san itation without police protection and evidently for interference with and in- limitation of the non-union worker. All of us concluded that this would be most dangerous, not only to the health, but also to the peace and well being of the county.
 With the question of union and non union the state has nothing to do; but with the question of cesspools which breed the germ, whether of crime or disease, the state has everything to do:
 From actual observation of the camps established at Republic. and understand ing that thousands of tents are to be erected through the mining district and that negroes in large numbers are to be quartered therein and kept in idleness for an unknown time. Every one famil- far with our. surroundings knows that this is a danger, both to the integrity of our civilization and promoter of con ditions most harmful to every citizen and every property. can conceive of nothing that would be more productive, or most lasting of harm, both in crime and health, thar the establishment in our midst, without sanitation, without police protection, of such camps as saw at Republic; therefore l put every, one on notice that the establishment of these camps will not be allowed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
GOVERNOR CoMER FINDS THEM
 MENACE TO PUBLIC HEALTH. INSPECTIONS PLANNED TODAY.

Under instructions from Governor Co., mer the military authorities will not all low the establishing of any more tented camps by the, striking coal miners, this action being taken by the governor for the preservation of public health.
 This conclusion was arrived at after his tour through the district with Lieu tenant Colonel Hubbard and County Phy- sician McAdory Monday The sanitary conditions surrounding the various strik- CTS camps are said to have been of the worst and steps will probably be taken by the military authorities this morning either to have some of the camps put in first-class sanitary condition or dscon- tinued altogether.
 Governor Conner gave out the following statement yesterday:
 "Yesterday in company with pr. Me- Adory county physician, and Colonel Hubbard, commanding the military in the Birmingham district, I visited Republic Bossburg, Adamsville, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
Regular Bowels
 Good Health
Lack of Proper Digestion Makes Weak
 Bodies.

Regular bowels and proper digestion of the food we eat is absolutely necessary to the enjoyment of good health by old or young. If the readers of this article are interested, we are glad to tell them how they can restore good health and prolong their lives.
 Step into a drug store and purchase a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It will cleanse the bowels of any waste matter that has clogged them up and restore to them strength and nerve force digestion by stimulating the stomach and digestive glands to a proper and suf- ficient secretion of the fluids necessary to perfect digestion.
 It acts on the liver and kidneys in a mild, quiet yet effective manner. Rev. A. J. Fletcher of Rutherford, Tenn, is so years old, and it cured him of GO years of dyspepsia. w. w. Sterling. Sioux City, la, says: ''Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsn is the best medicine I ever used. and I am S years old" B. F. Thomp- son, Shenandoah, Ia, says: "I suffered l5 years with dyspepsia and it cured me-" It is certain and effective in the most obstinate old cases. and yet mild and safe for the most delicate woman or child All druggists sell it at BOG and sl per bottle. Pepsin Syrup Co.,, 3S4 Cald- well Bldg, Monticello, H., Is glad to send a free sample to any one who has never used 1t, and will give it fair trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
COMER COMMENDS VETERANS STAND Governor Writes Letter to Gen.
 J. W. Bush APPRECIATES THE OFFER Executive Says State Will Arm and Equip One or Two Companies as
 a Part of National
 Guard.
APPRECIATES THE OFFER

In response to the suggestion of Gen I w. Bush that the Confederate veterans would be willing to assist in putting down id"iessness In the Birmingham district. Gov B. B. Conner has written the fol- lowing letter:
 Birmingham, August 25 1908 commander J. N. Bush, Fourth Regi- ment' Alabama Division United Con- tederate Veterans, Birmingham, Ala. wy Dear Major-Your open letter of the 24th' rendering the services of yours and your command to the state for the pt,r- pose of doing soldier duty in the present strike received, and thank you many times for said proffer I have the very highest regards for you and the old com rades, and feel sure that all of you mean every word you say; and if the strike continues, and you still think well of it. you can organize one or two companies as state troops. Will assign you to a regiment, will arm and equip you. and assure you now that we will give you just as much independence In the service as compatible with military usage
 We will not take you in lieu of the Ma tional Guard, but a part of them. and
  l am sure you will accomplish well your part. Will further state that we will be glad to hear from you at any time with such suggestions as you wish to make as to the best methods of conducting the state through the present difficult circum- stances. I am sure that all of you mean well. and will gladly help in preserving the integrity of the state, it's property and it's citizens.
 l can assure you as chief executive I am having a great deal of trouble in knowing just what is best to do I can assure you further that I have done my best; l can also assure you that I believe the National Guards have done their best, that they have been earnest and patriotic in the discharge of their duty.
 We all deplore the continuance of bad conditions, and are earnestly working for, and trust to secure. that which is best for all-peace and prosperity
 With kind regards and thanks, I am, yours very truly, B. B. CONFER,
 Governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
CONFERENCE ON
 GOOD ROADS WORK
THOSE PRESENT REPORT INTER- EST IN PROPOSED OVERToN AMENDMENT IS KEEN ALL OVER THE STATE.

The meeting of the Good Roads associa- ton failed to materialize yesterday after noon on account of the business engage ments of number of the members, but a number of representative citizens gath cred in Birmingham for the meeting, and an informal discussion was undertaken at the Commercial club rooms. It seems that the plan of campaign is to separate the Overton amendment from the Overton bill and let the people understand that they are voting only for the amendment. It is understood that only at some future time when the finances of the state all low will the state aid for roads begin.
 Senator J. H. Bankhead and State Treasurer w. D. Seed were among those gathered here for the meeting They have been making speeches in Mobile and other parts of the state in the interest of good roads, and report that all over the state the interest is high.
 Congressman Oscar Underwood also in favor of the Overton amendment, said yesterday that the meeting at Mobile was one of the largest of its kind he ever at- tended. He says that beyond doubt the
 
 people of Alabama, but he declares that national aid is far more important. and only in that manner can a nation build good roads.
 MT. Seed. who is being mentioned as candidate for governor, said to reporter that among the Improvements accredited weekly to the various cities, according to the Manufacturers Record, Birmingham is more than keeping step with her sister cities throughout the south.
 When we remember that the country has not fully recovered from the financial depression, and that Birmingham is in the midst of an immense strike, her steady improvement is not only remarkable, but it is an index finger pointing unerringly and encouragingly to marvellous growth with the return of normal conditions"
 The committee will be called together by Chairman John Craft on September 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
On Amateur Night.

Birmingham people look forward to amateur night at East Lake. Those who have been to one of the amateur per- formances want to go again, and they have told their friends, who also want to go now. No more fun Is to be had at any theatre than is had at East Lake every Thursday night, when the amateurs hold forth There are seven entries for next Thursday night, and there will be four prizes The winner of the first prize gets a weeks engagement. The regular free vaudeville bill this week includes three good acts and a concert afternoon and night. The acts are Neola, comedy juggler Jessie Livingston, a singing CO., medicine, with some new stories to tell and Karl Luster, a contortonist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
Fleet Is Ready To Leave.

Sydney, N. S. w. August 26.-Rear Ad- miral Sperrys commander of the Amer ican fleet, and the other admirals re- turned on board the ships today. Ar ra ranpements are now being completed for the departure for Melbourne early tomor- row The British cruisers Powerful and Challenger sailed this morning for Mel bourne. One hundred of the officers and men made an excursion today to Parra- matta for the purpose of receiving an Illuminated address which the residents desired to present to Admiral Sperry. They remained there for some time. en- toying a view of the district and the points of historical interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
FIRST PASSENGER TRAIN
 WILL ARRIVE ON SEPT. 6
Coming of This Line Gives Brming- ham Another Direct Route To the Atlantic Ocean-Something
 About the Road


Atlanta, Ga.. August "A, 1908.
 The Birmingham Age-Herald, Bir- mingham. Ala. Gentlemen--It gives me pleas ure to advise that we now expect to establish passenger train serv-
 ice to and from Birmingham, Ala, on Sunday, September 6, 1908. We will commence with single daily
 service. Our train will arrive at
 Birmingh am about 11:50 a. m. and
 will leave Birmingham about D. m. The Birmingham train will op-
 crate between Birmingham and
 Manch ester, the point of junction with our Atlanta line. The train to Birmingham will leave Man chester at $40 a. m., 10 minutes
 after the arrival of the train from Brunswick. Eastbound, our train from Birmingham will arrive at
 Mancheste at 12:10 a. m., connect ing with No. from Atlanta, leav- ing Manch ester at 12:15 a. m., run ing through to Brunswick, Way cross and Thomasville, carrying a
 Pullman drawing room sleeper
 from Atlanta to Tn omasville. We have adopted the figures
 with which to start the service
 with a view of giving through
 connection from eastern portion
 of our line and at the same time
 between LaGrange and Birming- General Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
DYNAMITE USED
 AGAIN ON HOUSE

Shortly before 3 o'clock this morning the house occupied by a negro non- union miner named Dobbins, at East Thomas, was almost totally destroyed by an explosion of dynamite. Several members of Dobbins' family were sleep- ing in the house at the time, but none suffered any serious injuries
 Dobbins' house is located on the North Ensley car line, right In East Thomas. and in the midst of thickly settled com munity. The sheriff's office was commun- icated with immediately after the happen ming and squad of deputies and blood hounds rushed the scene.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-26
NEW INDUSTRIES.
Important Meeting at Commercial Club
 This Morning.

The committee on the location of in dustries will hold an important meet ing in the Commercial club rooms this morning at 10 o'clock for the purpose of offering inducements to a big manufact- uring enterprise to locate in Birming- ham.
 While the name of this industry is not public it is understood that it's loca- tion here would be great thing for the district.
 It may be that the committee will also take some action relative to the location of the locomotive works which it is said is being planned by the Louis vile and Nashville railroad. w. N. Ma lone, chairman of the committee, urges full attendance.