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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17
CITY NEWS.

Henry Lear has accepted a posi-
ton as collector in the c., B. & @.
freight office having resigned his
position as stock man at the Huis-
kamp Bros. wholesale house.
Go with the Unitarian ladies on
their excursion to Burlington Thurs
day. Hannibal will play Burlington on
that date. A good chance to see the
second and third teams of the league
in action
Cars will meet the boat on its re-
turn Thursday night from Burlington.
Spend day on the river, dancing and
enjoying yourself. See the ball game
at Burlington between the home team
of that city and the Cannibals.
"A barbecue will be enjoyed at the
Elks camp on Thursday, a number OF
Ottumwa Elks coming down to pull
off the big event. having had consid-
cradle experience IN that capacity. AL.
though Thursday has been ladies day
at the camp. the ladies will not be
granted the privilege of the camp
this week on account of the barbecue
by order of Mayor Off the fire
department started out early this
morning to flush the sewers of the
city, expecting to complete the lob
during the day. There having been
no rain for nearly three weeks. the
sewers of the city are in very filthy
and unhealthy condition and sadly In
need OF good washing out. A line
OF hose is attached to hydrant and
the sewer flooded with water. thus
cleaning 1t out in good shape.
The Holiness Home Mission at
No. 20S Main street is in need of some
old clothing to be given to the poor
and will thankfully receive any con.
tributions In that line which are made
The special train to Donnellson nm
Thursday to the Old Settlers meet.
ing. will leave the corner of sixth
and Johnson streets at $3.50 o'clock in
the morning and on the return trim
VIII leave Donnellson at Sis O'clock
The Fiftieth Iowa band will 90 along
to furnish music during the day and
a big crowd is going up to the meet
Ing from this city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17
CITY NEWS.
Read The Daily Gate CITY.

Read The Daily Gate City.
Lloyd Maxwell, president of the
Elks of Iowa, wa some of the lucky
mes in the drawing for the fathead
reservation, claim No .1.e40 falling to
him.
Burlington Gazette: Reports say
that Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Rutledge
of Keokuk will soon move to Burling-
ton, where Mr.. Rutledge will have
charge of the Bell telephone Office I'M
der Superintendent Huebner. Mr..
Rutledge is at present in the employ
of the company at Keokuk and prior
to his entering the services of the COM
pany was county clerk. He is an en-
thusiastic |. o. o. F. worker and
will not be slow in making friends In
his new home
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17
CITY NEWS

The party of young people from
K.eokuk who were camping at Bun
Park returned home last evening.
Harry Horn has accepted a posi-
ton at the Iowa State Insurance Com
pany, beginning his duties yesterday.
People who do not have garden
hose, are busy these days carrying wa
ter to the gardens and lawns in order
to keep vegetation alive.
The First Christian church team
and the United Presbyterian team OF
the S. s. base bali league will play
a game this evening at Athletic park.
During these hot days, when ev-
erything is SO dry. great care should
be taken in regard to fires, for a
good blaze il it once got start, would
cause great damage.
Music and dancing will be enjoy
ed, the steamer J. S. will carry the
crowd and the trip will be an ideal
one ali the way through on Thursday
when the Unitarian ladies and their
guests go to Burlington.
Arthur Horn has arrived in the
city from High Shoals, Georgia, after
an absence from the city of nearly a
year His many friends have been
shaking hands with him during the
past two days and he will remain for
several weeks in the city before re
turning to the south.
Quincy Wing: w. E. Pringle, of
the Wing reportorial force, today re
ceived the sad news of the death of his
father, William S. Pringle. who passed
away at Kellogg Iowa, at the age of
76 years. Mr.. Pringle will leave To-
night for Kellogg TO attend the tuner
al. He has the sympathy Of all in his
sad bereavement.
Pat Jacques, charged with being
drunk and disturbing the peace il
! the vicinity of the levee last evening
was arrested by Officer Cahi1l ant
1 Deputy Marshal Harrington and giver
five days. James Sullivan. a stranger
/ in the city. was found drunk on Blon
deau street last evening and arrested
4 by the police. He was also given five
I days. Both were locked in the count,
jail.
Miss Clara Barnesconi and Miss
Helene Koechling. who are touring
Europe with quite a large party were
two of the FIVE composing the part!
who were fortunate enough to obtair
an audience with the pope. In thu
i party were a priest and his sister. thu
former having an invitation that in
Guided five and as a result the two
Keokuk people were invited. The
drove to the vatican in state and wore
black with black wells covering theil
heads. Taey were blessed by the pope
Plus Xxx together with a number o.
articles in their possession.
The latest issue of the Western
! Poultry Journal contained an article
1 of great interest to the poultry men
of Keokuk. It suggests a league Of
Iowa poultry associations and show
circuit, the various poultry shows
working together SO that exhibitors
can send their pens to several shows
The Keokuk poultry association will
hold meeting on Thursday evening
of this week and will appoint dele
gate to a convention to be held in
Des Moines for the purpose of talking
over this proposition which seems to
meet favor with most of the fifty poul-
try associations of the state
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-17

-Read The Daily Gate City.
River men say that rise in the
Mississippi is now due and that the
stage at Keokuk will be effected today
or tomorrow. slight rise being no
ticed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
WHO WANTS TO
 BUY BALL TEAM?
Meriden Outfit Is On the Market-Interesting
 RunOrS.

Colonel Fitzpatrick. one of the own- CTS of the Meriden baseball team says the team is for sale. Here is what he said: T shall not take any part in ths game next summer if I can sell the team and franchise. I have had a number of offers for it but as yet have closed no deal. Some of the offers have come from local people, who would like to keep a team here. I do not know whether they will put up the price or not.
 Parties in Rockville and Manchest- CT have been talking of buying the team and franchise but they have not yet come to the figures we want to see. We do not want to keep the team and do not intend to. It will be sold to some one either in Meriden or from some other city,
 It has been reported that Danbury wants the team next summer and that 8 good price has been offered for it. When asked about this report Colonel Fitzpatrick said that he has had no offer from Danbury that he knows of although parties have talked with him about buying the team but did not care to state where they would place it.
 The Meriden team. as it stands, is a mighty good property if placed in a good paying baseball town. There are fourteen men on the team at the pres ent time. Plank. Stevens. Halligan and Mansfield make a pretty good quartet of pitchers. Bridges and Robarge are couple of as good backstops as there are in the league. and Accorsini, Mickey Finn. Ham Wade. Lou Bar bour. Jack Golden. Tony Pastor, John- son and Murphy are as good in and out fielders as anybody wants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
RAMMED IN
 DENSE FOG Steamship Republic in Col= liSi0n With Unknown
 Vessel.
Passengers Not in Danger - Revenue Cutter and Two Other Steamships to The Rescue.

Especial from United Press)
 New York, Jan. 23.-The White Star line Republic which sailed yesterday was rammed by an unknown craft when 26 miles south of Nantucket. Her engine room is full of water but the captain declares there is no danger or her sinking. The steamer Baltic of the same line whick was communi- cated with by Republics wireless, and the revenue cutter Acushentic are known of the fate of the boat which ra1nmed the ship. The Republic was on her regular mid-winter Mediter- ranean cruise, her first stop being the Azores. She has 250 first class and 21l Steerage passengers on board.
 The White Star Line officers have received wireless message from Cap tain Sealby of the Republic which states that the kevenue cutter has ar rived and is standing by and that there is no danger of loss of life.
 The accident occurred during dense fog.
 A wireless has been received from Captain Tatjer of the French liner Lorraine inbound from Havre, that she has been in communication with the Republic and will soon reach the scene of the accident where she will stand by.
 No news has as yet been heard as to the ship which rammed the White Star liner. She is believed to be a much smaller craft and it is possible that she may have gone down with all hands.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
SPORTS DID NOT
 GET THEIR COIN
Paid to See Fistic Duel in StratfOrd That
 Sheriff Stagq Prevented.

About two hundred sporting men of this city and New Haven gathered last night at the training quarters of Capt. John Bond in Stratford, which is the training place for some of the most prominent members of the pugilistic world, to witness a few bouts of more than unusual interest. The main bout, if we may call it such, was to be be- tween Johnny McGahey, the Pride of Stratford', and "Mutch'' McNally of this city. All was in readiness for the bouts when Deputy Sheriff Charles E. Stagg appeared on the scene and gave orders not to pull the bouts off. John Bond, the proprietor of the place, was in bed, and it was stated the affair was in charge of Bridgeporter nam ed Whipple. The manager was in formed that if the bouts were not can- celled the place would be raided.
 Sheriff Stagg stated afterwards that complaint had heen made to the au- thorities that a fight was to take place and that it should be stopped, no per- mission to hold the affair having been given by the Selectmen. As result the sporting men left the resort in a disgusted manner and boarded trolley cars for their homes. It is said that about 150 paid $1 a head and that the money was not returned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
THE THEATRES
SMITHS.

This evening, the startling military drama, 'The Days of '61,'' will bring the weeks engagement of Clara Tur- ner and her excellent company to a close. and without a question, the thea tre will be filled to it's doors. The play is an old and doubtless a familiar one, Miss Turner's company is especially well adapted to splendid rendition of it. Miss Turner herself is a charm ing little woman, and in all her char acters does herself and them full jus tice.
 A treat is in store for the theatre goers Monday evening, for there are a number of celebrities whose talent warrants them playing important parts who will be seen with '"The Time, the Place and the Girl,' Arthur Dunn, who plays the leading comedy role of Happy Johnny Hicks, is a comedian in a. class by himself. As star in musical comedies, Dunn is a hard man to beat. He has a unique way of his own, as most comedians do. The twenty young women who constitute this section of "The Time, the Place and the Girl'' possess exceptional qualifications.
 In Germany, Clyde Fitch discovered the foundation of a very funny farce
 
 for a special return visit next Tuesday and Wednesday, with a matinee We'd nesday, and with a superb cast. New York likes the play so we'll that it will remain in that city the rest of the season, which prompted the Messrs. Shubert to send on tour this duplicate company to play the other large cities, including the big run which is projec- ted for Chicago. Paulette Devine, a new character to the stage,is not who'll ly bad. and before the play is ended she has won the sympathy of the au- dience. Miss Ryan is said to give to the part a gracious candor and inno- cence which robs what might other wise be a sickening spectacle of con- scienceless woman. The author, who staged and produced the farce, has likewise carefully eliminated all feat ures which often charact terize French and German farces as naughty.
 "Jane Eyre" Rowland and Clifford's most recent production, will be the at traction the last three days of next week, with daily matineeS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
CHARLIE FARRELL IS
 OUT FOR BLOOD

''Wild Charlie Farrell of the Fall River polo team, who has been sus- pended indefinitely by the Fall River management, threatens to bring suit against the club if his suspension is not lifted. Charlie has taken legal advice and demands back pay. Farrell claims he can secure a position at once if the Fall River club will raise his suspension. He claims he has no contract with the club, but owing to an agreement among the managers no player is taken from another team un- less the manager agrees to let the player go. He claims that the polo as- sociatio is depriving him of the means of earning a livelihood. Farrell was considered one of the stars of the polo world, having a terrible wallop with the stick, his shots from the side of the rink being deadly and sure to land home. He was considered next to Jean as the leading center of the league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
HARRY LONG NOTED TWIRLER SUCCUMBS
 TO TUBERCULOSIS

Consumption has claimed another New London baseball pitcher. This time it being Harry Long, who died in Hanover, Pa., Thursday, of the dread disease. Recently Allie Paige died in New London. Both pitchers in their prime were considered fine twirlers. Long came to New London in 1901 and made good at once. After several years service he signed with the New Haven club the first of last year and tried to stick it out. He was sick man. from the time he donned White Wing uniform and his pitching was far from form. He worked out sev- eral weeks on his nerve, but about the middle of the season he became too weak to play and was released. He then went to New Britain but only played a few game before going West for his health. He tried to play ball with the Toledo team but collapsed and was removed to his home in Han over, Pa., and took to his bed never to get up again. It was in the year of 1907 that New London depended mostly on the pitching of Paige and Long to hold up their end of the game. and they were worked too hard, both contracting colds and finally the dis ease which caused their end.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
MAN WHO LOST
 CHAMPIONSHIP
 GETS PAY RAISED

Toledo. Jan. 23-Fred Merkle re- ceived his contract for 1909 yesterday from Manager John McGraw. of the Giants. The document gives Merkle a handsome increase in salary over that he received last season. and he signed it without hesitation and returned the contract to McGraw to-day.
 In a letter that came with the con- tract McGraw complimented Merkle on his fine work last year and said that it warranted a raise in salary. Nc Graw added that he expected great things this year of Merkle and felt confident he would do all that was eX- pected of him. Merkle is the man who lost the Giants the pennant by not running out a hit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
POLI'S

Frank Labor. prince of comedians, will head princely bil lat Poli's next week. MT. Labor late star Of Coming Thro' the Rye" and Prince Humbug'' comes to Bridgeport where he is ever popular. for the frst time in vaude- vile. Like many another star MT. Labor has returned to vaudeville from the field of the legitimate. He has his own musical comedy now and presents it with his own company. Back to Earth" the thing is called. Some of the musical features are as big hits as the big musical things that Labor did in his legitimate enterprises. Labor should be one of the greatest hits that Bridgeport audience has enthused over in many year.
 Laura Burt & Co.,. presenting the fascinating comedy playlet. '"The Or der of the Bath" one of the biggest sensations of the vaudeville season will be the added feature next week at Polls. Some o fthe other good offer ings will be. the Floods. Bert and Bertha Grant. Frank Whitman, Lillian Shaw. Van Camp, and the electro graph.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

Tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. E.. Ballard, wife of the well known pharmacist, 85 Wood avenue, will witness the marriage of Mrs. Bal lard's mother. Mrs. Sarah E.. Kimlin, of Pawling. N. Y., to George $. Norton of the same place. Both the bride and groom, who came to this city yester- license at the town clerks office, were previously married. MT. Norton being 8 widower, and the bride widow and both have grown families. Mr. Norton who has reached nearly three score years is a retired lumber mechant of Pawling. being a man of considerable means and a widower for number of years Mrs. Kimlin has passed middle age and chose this city, the home of her only child as the place for the we'd ing. The marriage is the outcome of school day romance. of two children who had a childish affection for one another, but who in later years drifted apart, only to be reunited in their friendships in the last few years. After a recent meeting they talked the mat ter of their life's stories over, and both being bereft of their mates and their families having married. they decided to journey through the declining years of their lives together; with the result that marriage was decided on and they
 
 daughter, for the ceremony. After the wedding the bride and groom will live in Pawling.
 George w. Kirchway. LL.D.. dean of the law school of Columbia University will be entertained at dinner at the University Club at 6:30 this evening and at o'clock he will speak in the assembly room at the club.
 MT. A. M. Cooper of The Rowland Dry Goods Co.,, sailed to-day for a three months tour of Europe.
 There was a. very pleasant surprise party given to Miss Katheryn Begley last evening at the home of his mother 6S1 Norman street. The hostess was the recipient of many beautiful pres ents The gathering broke up at an early hour this morning wishing Miss Katheryn many happy birthdays.
 MT. Harry M. Findley. of Catherine street, a machinist. with the American & British O.. and Miss Jennie Mae Halmeck were married Wednesday evening. Jan. 10th. 19O9 at St. Mary's rectory. by the Rev. Father Murphy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
AsToE Bear, the ,Ths Kind You Have Always Bought Signature sf &x2zzezx
 BUILDING NOTES.

Building permits with an aggregate value of $2O,375 were granted at the meeting of the building commission last evening. The permits follow:
 The A. w. Burritt Co.,, frame addi- toin to office building, Knowlton St.
 Andrew Ensroji, cellar walls on which to move a house, west side of Helen street.
 M R. Mcfarland, amendment to permit granted for a three family house on the south side of South ave- nue, making it a two-family dwelling. This building is the one upon which the commissioners ordered a suspen- sion of the work last week.
 w. R. Moves, three-family frame dwelling north side of Spring street.
 H. Blodgett, frame garage. south aide of Park Place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
REV. DIR. PARKHURST SPEAKS AT BANQUET
 OF PASTORS MONDAY

Charles H. Parkhurst, D. D., ILL. D., of New York city, the noted re- former and divine. will be the princi- pal speaker at the banquet at the Stratfield, Monday night. The, ban quet it the annual banquet of the Bridgeport Pastors Association. AS the number of available tickets is linn ited they were put in the hands of the pastors and the Y. M. c. A. and if the applications continue at the present rate, some applicants will have to go without tickets. Rev. Geo. D. Egbert of Norwalk, will also speak.
 There will be an informal social hour in the ball room from to o'clock, when those present will have an op- portunity to meet the guests of honor, the officers and the members of other churches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
FINE AND DAYS
 FOR ASSAULTING
 OLD MAN LANGEL
McCabe Accused of Ob- structing Officer Discharg- ed-No Crime to Refuse to Give Information to the Police.

Edward Davis was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to 15 days in jail for assault upon Edward Langel at saloon on Railroad avenue last night. Langel, is an inoffensive man many years Davis senior. He kicked the old man on the chin while he was playing cards. Other witnesses in the saloon at the time fixed the crime on Davis. It is said that Davis had an Unreasonable grulge against Langel. The wound inflicted by Davis extended from the lip downward and around his chin. George McCabe. the bartender of the saloon was brought along with Davis because he refused to give the police the information they desired. He was discharged by Judge Pullman who said that he had committed no offenSe. Davis appealed and his bond was fix ed at $15O. Commissioner Kershaw was in the police station when Langel made his complaint He took the in iured man to the emergency where his wounds were dressed and then accom- panied the officers in the patrol wagon when they made the arrests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
GEORGE GOULD ANGRY.

New York, Jan. 23-George J. Gould is very indignant In fact he is quite sore over the published statement that his son Jay has accepted the job as probation officer for Magistrate Finn. 'sRot!" "Rubbish!" 'Humbug!" "Ridic- ulous!" are some of the words the rail- road magnate used to deny the story. Finn's officer was taken away from him by Commissioner Bingham be- cause he had criticised the police. The magistrate was told that young Gould would like the job, despite the fact that there was no salary connected with it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
Park City Theatre.

We are still pleasing the people in the East End with a good show every night. If you haven't called at this rev theatre drop in tonight and see the fine bill which includes the follow ing: Your Wife Is Unfaithful to Us; Bicycle Polo; Obstinate Tooth; Anth- cny and Cleopatra; Stilt Race; Jones at the Ball; and the Hidden Treasure. can you beat that for 5 cents?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
"A. ELWOOD X SON, Inc.
 AITCTTONERS.a
AUCTIONERS,

The bride was attended by Miss Mamie Hofmiiler and the best man was Philip Rivers After the ceremony a wedding repast was served at the home of the bride. 735 East Main street. The couple departed on an express train mid shower of rice and confettT Upon their return they will reside in Fair field avenue The couple have host of friends They will pass their honey moon in Washington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
POLO.
National Polo League Star

GAMES TONIGHT. Pawtucket at Lynn. Providence at BrOcktOn. Fall River at Worcester.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
RESULTS LAST NIGHT.

At New Bedford-New Bedford. 3; Worcester. 3.
 At Pawtucket. R. I.-Pawtucket. z; BrOcktOn, 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23

Busy people who do not like to lose a day and those to whom time repre- sents money all of them recommend Cyrus Plaster for Backache. Many of them have used this plaster and know from experience and many others have learned from their friends that Cyrus Plaster gives relief when others have failed. Twen- tv-fve cents will save a days pay. Cvr11s Pharmacy. Fairfield Ave. and Courtland St. .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23

Many little lives have been saved by Foley's Honey and Tar. for coughs, colds. croup and whooping cough It is the only safe remedy for infants and children as it contains no opiates or other narcotic drugs. and children like Foley's Honey and Tar. Careful moth CTS keep a bottle in the house. Refuse substitutes. F. B. Brill. local agent.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-23
The SOUTHLAND SCHOOL,

431 Washington Ave. A few vacan- cies after Jan. 1, to be filled in the order of application to the secretary.
 No extra charge for papils entered now for the second half year. T30tfs