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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04
Many Noted Men Write Letters
of Tribute to Empire Builder
of the Northwest"

prime factor in national development. Fifty
years Of national folly in the enactment of
navigation laws and high protective tariffs
have crippled American shipping until over
80 per cent of our Atlantic commerce is car
RED in foreign bottoms. Notwithstanding this
half Gentry Of maritime shame, the United
States nag floats today over a merchant ma
rine of about 1000, 900 registered steam ton
mage, which carries to the markets of the
world nearly 200, 100000 tons of American
products. But what waters float the coll
ors Of this merchant marine, and what
freight do these American ships carryi One
half Of this vessel tonnage is on the great
lakes, while the Pacific coast, the great
lakes and the Mississippi combined boast
nearly 20 per cent of the total. And the
freight which IL carries consists of the great
staple productions Of the west on their way
to eastern and foreign marketable products
of that great army of western yeomen, who
demand fostering hand of the government
and ask only that justice and freedom to
which they are entitled by natural right
under the guaranty of our constitution and
our flag.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04
Moors Prepare for Battle

MADRID, Aug. 3.-OfhciaI dispatches
received from Melilla say the Moors
last night attacked a blockhouse in
course of construction. They were re-
pulsed. The Spaniards lost one officer
killed and Il wounded.
A captive balloon was sent up today
and observations were made of 81
gorges and ravines on Mount Guruga.
where thousands of tribesmen were
seen preparing for great battle.
A Curious Picture
LONDON, Aug. 3.-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent. who has just
arrived in Barcelona, sends to his pa
per a dispatch giving. curious picture
of the indifference or ignorance the
Spanish people have to the events in
Barcelona.
The tranquility and gayety of the
populace of Madrid" the correspond
ent says, seems TO be incongruous and
absurd. Barcelona is not loved much
in the rest of Spain and the old deep
hatred between Catalonia and Madrid
is aroused on every. occasion.
The cannonades in Barcelona dis
turbed Madrid about as much as if
they had occurred in a foreign coun-
try"
Even in approaching Barcelona the
correspondent observed frequent indi-
cations of the recent bloody events
there. The railways were running and
work and amusements were being re-
sumed. Entering Barcelona at night
little out of the ordinary was noticeable
except the blackened and burned
ichurches and converts. The streets and
cafes were gay. noisy and brilliant.
There was nothing to recall the revolt
but an occasional military fanfare.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04
GOVERNOR JOHNSON sPEAKs

Governor Johnson was then intro
duced and said in part:
It is time that the west threw off the
shackles Of the east. I would preach no
sectional divisions and no sectional strifes,
but Minnesota and Washington and the states
between them, with those TO the south of US
should arise in their might and claim for
themselves that fair share of influence in the
halls Of congress and in the administration
Of national Affairs to which they are entitled
by every law Of common sense as well as of
political economy.
Not only in foreign commerce, hut in the
progress Of American shipping is the west
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04

Net cash actually received for IRE
premiums q.
Received for interest on mortgages
Received from interest and diyi-
dendS on bonds. stocks. loans
and from all other sources.
Received for rents -...--.-
Gross profit on sale or maturity
of ledger assets ......
Gross increase BY adjustment In
book value OF ledger assets
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04
EXPENpTTURES
RISKS AND PREMIUMS

Fire Risks. Premiums.
Net amount OF risks
written during the
81 coo. 047 ,321 So. I1F, go. %
Net amount or risks
expired during the
year -...-.-..-.. I, 13S. $50 336 1855. 564. -
Net amount in force
December 81. 1905 LIST. 661 $50 Is, 40I. 4s0. =
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04
Is My Credit Good ?

She a timid little and looked quite
scared she asked the question
But the salesman put her at in a minute
-Of it is-no need to ask the question Just
come right along and select the gooos tnen tell me
how and when want for them-and I'll
That's the beauty Of the Breuner Wayne red tape
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04

HENRY W EATON. Resident Manager.
GEORGE W. HOYT. Deputy Manager.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me. this 30th
day OF January. 1902
w H WILDEY
Notary Public. New York city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-04
UNITED STATES BRANCH

STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITIONS AND AFFAIRS OF THs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
LEFT on HER DOORSTEP
FOR THIS MOTHER

Mrs, A. G. Tuson, OF Livermore. Cal.
writes: II picked up from my door
step one day little book in which I
soon became very much interested.
Ny little girl of five years of age had
been troubled for long time with
loss OF appetite, extreme nervousness
and undue fatigue. She was all run
down and in very delicate condition.
This little book was very compre-
hensively written, and told of the new
method OF extracting the medicinal ele-
ments of the Gods liver from the oil,
eliminating the obnoxious oil which ia
SO hard for children to take.
Just the thing, saidI for my little
daughter and Immediately went for
bottle of Vinol 1t helped her won
derfully. She has gained rapidly in
flesh and strength, and she does not
take cold half so easily
II am extremely grateful for the
rood it has done her, and hope other
Mothers who have weak, delicate or
ailing children will be benefited by my
experience and just give Vinol trial"
SOLD BY
McGRATh BROS. DRUG CO.,
kEokUk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
MAY FLIP A COIN
FOR SPEAKERSHIP
Iowa Deadlock Between Feeley and
White May Be Good-Naturedly
Settled

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. S.-To
break the deadlock in the speakership
of the house, it is proposed to flip a
coin. Feeley of Blackhawk, and White
OF Story county, who control JIG and
IS votes, respectively, have about
agreed to this. This would give the
winner 81 votes, and, while 40 are
necessary to choice, either one would
be sure of at least nine from the re-
naming field Harding of Woodbury.
lead last night with 35. He is I. stand
patter and is pitted against the field,
which is progressive. 1t is almost GER
tain he will not be the ultimate choice
because no other candidate is willing
to compromise with the standl ats Be.
sides Harding there are eight other
candidates.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
RURAL MAlLMEN IN LAMENT.
Object to the Prevailing Custom o
Dropping Pennies in the Box.

Iowa rural mail carriers are up in
arms against persons who make a
practice of leaving pennies in road
side boxes with which to pay postage
OH missives which have been dropped
into the boxes unstamped.
The carriers say that in the depth
OF winter. when the weather is freez-
ing cold, it is disagreeable in the eX-
IRENE to be compelled to scrape
around the bottom of the boxes with
their bare hands gathering up the
ppers of the offending parties.
One Iowa carrier who, perhaps, has
been made more frequent victim
tnan his fellows, has written the fol-
lowing lament:
I'm Uncle Sans most favored pet,
I'm hearty and I'm hale;
I've nothing in the world to do
But glide round with the mail;
But one thing almost breaks my heart,
And my nervous system shocks,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
HOLD UP MEN
GET REVENGE
Fatally Wounded Man Believed to be
Gustav LindahI, Who Pros
ecuted Robbers.

CHICAGO, Jan. "A man believed
to be Gustav Lindahl, prominent
brewer, staggered into a south side
GARAGE with two knife wounds in his
temples and his skull fractured. He
lapsed into unconsciousness and is in
dying condition at hospital. The
police believe he is victim of gang
of robbers who sought to murder him
because he prosecuted two hold up
men who robbed him in November.
Lindalh was threatened when the case
ended, and disappeared December 2S.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
Desires Saloons Regulated.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Jan. In
final message to the legislature to-
day Gov. Folk urges an advanced
stand on the regulation of the saloon
and liquor traffic in the large cities.
Ward option is his plea. In all the
cities of more than twenty-five thous-
and he thinks the voters should be
allowed to decide the wards where
saloons should operate A law strict
ly prohibiting breweries, and distii-
leries owning saloons is urged. A
ballot reform law is urged.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
GIRLS GAME
A GOOD ONE
St. Peters Basket Ball Tea n Triumph
ed Over Fast High School Squad
Yesterday Afternoon in
| Exciting Exhibiting
SCORE WAS II TO 6
Miss Brerton of ST. Peters Team Was
Star Performer-Game Witness
ed by Many Admirers of
Both Teams
SCORE WAS II TO

In game characterized by hard and
fast playing and keen, but friendly ri
valry, the st. ePter's High School
Girls Basket Ball Team defeated the
keokuk High school team yesterday
afternoon at st. Peters gymnasium by
score of IL to 6.
The game was one of the best ever
seen in the city and was witnessed by
many loyal admirers of both teams.
From the first toss up of the ball UNI
til the whistle sounded the close of the
final half there was not dill moment.
Both teams were represented by
their strongest teams but while tle
high school team was forced to shift
men in the second half ST. Peters
team remained intact throughout both
periods.
With Clearance Weismann as referee
the game started off at rush and the
teams appeared very evenly matched.
Frequent fouls were made on both
sides, and Miss Mary Brerton of st.
Peters soon demonstrated her ability
III lhohiAS llSC lIilOWS UClOlC ludAy
minutes had elapsed. When the whis
tie brought the half to close the
score was to in favor of st. Peters,
Miss Brerton having made four free
throws.
In the second half some changes
were made by the nigh school. Miss
Langley Went in as forward, Miss
Hummer was shifted to guard and
Miss Phelps took Miss Russells place
as the other guard The St Peters
lineup remained the same.
The playing was extremely fast and
both teams did good work. st. Peters
Gagged three baskets from the field,
Miss Brerton making two and Miss
Dickey, one, and the high school team
| scoring six points.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
Rank Eoolishness.

When attacked by a cough or a
cold, or when your throat is sore, It
is rank foolishness to take any other
medicine than DR.. Kings New Dis
covery,'' says G. o. Eldridge, of En-
pire, Ga. Il have used New Discov-
cry seven years and l know it is the
Best remedy on earth for coughs and
colds, Group and all throat and lung
troubles. children are subject to
Group, but New Discovery quickly
cures every attack" Known the world
over as the King of throat and lung
remedies. Sold under guarantee at
Wilkinson & Co., and ]. F. Kiedaisch
& Son drug store. SOC and $100.
Trial bottle free.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08


under section A says. That any
club failing to present it's nine on ac-
count of unavoidable accident in trav-
cling or in having missed train con-
nections, shall not be entitled to any
guarantee for that schedule game, hut
shall not forfeit the game on account
of its failing to present its nine.
Under article 2, section 1, regard
ing umpires the old constitution said ::
They shall receive a salary of $3.50
per month including all expenses, pay
able semi-monthly." Under the revis-
ion they are paid salaries and allow
ed expenses, mutually agreed upon
by contract between them and the
president of the association
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
March-National Emblem.
Selection-Little Duchess.
Waltzes-Deephaven
March annehauser.
GOV. HANLEY SLOW
WITH MESSAGE
Did Not Have it Ready When the In
diana Legislature Met
Today

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. Gov. Han
ly. who retires from office Monday,
didn't have his message completed
when the general assembly convened
today. The message will be read to-
morrow Governor-Elect Marshal in
formed the Democratic majority today
he desired the election of a senator to
succeed Hemenway before the other
business was taken up.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
Fever sores and old chronic sore

Fever sores and old chronic sores
should not be healed en- ely, but
should be kept in healthy condition.
This can be done by applying Cham
berlain's Salve This salve has no SUI
peror for this purpose 1t is ai.o most
excellent for chapped hands, sore nip
pies, burns and diseases of the skin.
For sale by Wilkinson & Co, Phar-
Gcy, and j. F. Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
There is no case on record

There is no case on record of a
cough, cold or la grippe developing
into pneumonia after Foley's Honey
and Tar has been taken, as it cures
the most obstinate deep seated coughs
and colds Why take anything else.
Wilkinson G. Co., an6 ]. F. Kiedaisch
& Son
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
It's the everlasting pennies
That I'm fishing from the box.

1t S the everlasting pennies
That I'm fishing from the box
| carry stamps and envelopes.
And postal cards and such;
And | would like to sell few,
'Twould please me very much;
But man can't sell unless you buy
No matter how he talks.
So have to keep ON diving
After the pennies in the box.
It's all right in the springtime.
Or when summer breezes blow;
But a different proposition
When it's thirty-two below,
When all Your fingers and your toes
Are frozen hard as rocks.
It's almost anything but funny
Scratching pennies from INC box
And now. quite contidentially,
I'll tell you something more
A rural carrier way out west
Forgot himself and swore:
Says he, Il can stand the snow drifts,
! can stand the frozen locks,
But blast the measly pennies
In the blasted measly box
When the roll is called up yonder.
And we shall gather there,
They wouldn't let mail man in
If they knew he'd learned to swear,
If you want st. Peter to open the gate,
When your rural carrier knocks
Buy stamps and don't be guilty
Of putting pennies in the box.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
Confession Exonerates Patrick.

DALLAS, Texas, Jan Charles
Jones. former valet of VIM. H. Rice,
is reported TO have made confession
generating Patrick OF participation
in the Rice murder and believed to be
hiding near Galesvton Bay There are
reports that he is living hermit life
in a. secluded spot between Houston,
him have been unsuccessful.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
No Wine for the BANQUET.

GUTHRIE, Okla, Jan Fired S.
Caldwell, the attorney to enforce the
prohibition law, resigned today, and
his resignation has been accepted by
Haskell. Caldwell ,pinched' the
liquors which We're intended for the
banquet of the members of the legis-
lature on Tuesday evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
aase Ball Fans of keokuk and the
Circuit Will be Interested in
New Sections, Articles,
Just Given Out.
MANY CHANGES GIVEN
Mo exhibition Games May be Played
During the Season and Team
Must be on Field to Get
Guarantee Money.

According to a revision of the con-
stitution by President NJ E. Justice
there will be no exhibition games in
the league during the season next
year, written consent of majority
of all of the association teams is nee.
essary to change a date in the sched
ule, and any club failing to present
team on a scheduled date shall for
felt any claims to the guarantee mon
ey.
The above reyisions are the i'm,
portant ones and will doubtlessly
prove good ones for the league. All
three have been source of consid-
cradle argument and dispute during
the past year, but this will be done
away with.
1t seems that the revision in reg I'd
to exhibition games during the sea
son is a good one. 1t has been the
| case quite often that a major league
. team is brought to city in the
| league for a game, and it Is invariably
| the case that the attendance short
time previous and short time follow
ing this date is noticeably diminished.
Section 80, Article l, SAYS: Every
game played between two clubs from
| the commencement of the champion
ship season to the completion of the
championship season, shall be a game
for the championship. and no club
shall play an exhibition game with an.
other club in this league during the
championship season, under penalty
of One Hundred Dollars fine, aud no
club shall loan or sell player to any
club in this association after August
10Th OF each year to play that season.
Any club using such player shall for.
teit all games in which said incl
igible player may participate
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
Up to the Clubs.

Last season if a playing date was
to be changed it was necessary only to
get the consent of the president of the
league, but the rule under the revision
reads somewhat differently. Section
81 is as follows: No date in said
schedule shall subsequently be
changed, except first by written agree
ment of two clubs. from a date fixed
by the schedule for game between
such clubs to an open date on the
same grounds, of second, by the writ
ten consent of a majority of all asso-
cation clubs. All games played in
violation of this section shall not
count in the championship series.
Last season Manager Frank Boyle of
the Waterloo team made a strenuous
protest against one of the clubs re-
iusing to give him the guarantee mon
ey after he had failed to be on the
grounds with his team. This year the
constitution provides that no team
lalilng to appear in time to play a
schednled lame shall receive the
guarantee money. Boyle held that he
was delayed on account of trains and
through no fault of his. A provision
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
Rheumatic
Pains

My mother is a great suf-
ferer from rheumatism, and DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills is the only
remedy that relieves her"
MRS. G. DAVENPORT,
Royceheld, N. ].
The pains of rheumatism are
almost invariably relieved with
DR.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They
also overcome that nervous irri-
tation which prevents sleep be-
cause they soothe the nerves. To
chronic suffers they are invalu-
able. When taken as directed,
they relieve the distress and
save the weakening influence OF
pain, which SO frequently pros
trates. Many sufferers use them
whenever occasion requires with
the greatest satisfaction, why
not you? They do not derange
the stomach nor create habit.
Why not try them? Get a pack
age from your druggist. Take it
according to directions, and if
it does not benefit he will return
your money.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08
Line 10.

Forwards: st. Peters, Brerton and
Dickey; High school, Kries, Hummer
and Langley.
Centers: st. Peters. Riley and
Gordon; High school, King and Hat
ting
Guards: st. Peters, Welsh and Ser
vos; High school, Russell, Meinhardt,
Phelps and Hummer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08

SOPHIA.
Mother used Gold Medal Flour
THERESA.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08

I want every
body to know that
my Rheumatism
Remedy relieves
pains in legs,
arms, back, stiff
or swollen joints
in a few hours,
and cures in a
few days. Con-
tains no Nor
phine, Opium Co
caine or drugs to
deaden the pain.
1t neutralizes the
acid and drives
out all rheumatic
poison from the
! system. Don't
take old-fashion-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-01-08

The Daily Gate Cit. +.
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The orchestral numbers We're espec'
tally pleasing. the following constitut-
ing the program:
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your money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
DAYS HAPPENINGS
 IN WASHINGTON

Washington May 2o.-The most im- portant happenings in the nations capital today were as follows;
 Three items-quebe eracho, cotton seed oil and white lead-were discussed and voted on during consideration of the tariff bill in the Senate, the finance committee prevailing in each case al- though Chairman Aldrich yielded to the desires of several southern sena- tors for free cotton seed oil and agreed to reduce the duty on white lead to 2A cents a pound.
 statute of the Rev pr. John With erspoon, one of the signers of the declar- alton of independence, erected in this city by public subscription. was un- yelled with impressive ceremonies,
 Secretary of the Navy Meyer con cluded his conference with the com mandants of the various eastern navy yards regarding the Newberry reorgan- iz8tion plan.
 Presidential nominations of William Williams to be commissioner of immi- grafton of the port of New York, and of Walter E. Clark to be governor of Alaska were confirmed by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-21
Foreign Missionary Society.

The Foreign Missionary society of the Bessemer district held the first meeting at the Methodist tabernacle, Ensley, to- day The meeting was very successful and well attended. delegates being pres ent from Bessemer Woodstock, Brighton. 5onesboro, Ensley and other Methodist churches, representing the Bessemer dis trict. Mrs. J. A Thompson of Wood stock, district secretary. called the meet ing to order at 10:30 a. m., with Mrs w. M. King at the secretarys desk Mrs. C. W. Sharp of Ensley made the address of welcome which was responded to by Mrs. D. Ray of Woodstock Interesting and instructive papers were read by Mrs. Salter. Mrs Barron, Mrs. Savage and several other delegates. At noon an ele- gant lunch was provided by the ladies of the Ensley church.
 The afternoon session was called to order at o'clock when the final business of the meeting was transacted The meeting was very gratifying to the mem bers of the society and much lasting good was accomplished. The society was per manently organized and placed on a good business basis.
 The ladies of the Ensley church worked hard to make the meeting successful They feel amply repaid by the success attained. Mrs. J. J. Walker, president of the Ensley society. is due special mention for her untiring work to make the meeting successful