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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Sembrich Farewell.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Arrangements
have been completed for the farewell
performance of Nine. Sembrich at the
Metropolitan opera house on Saturday
evening. The features of the program
will be the singing Of the first act of
Don Pasquale" by Nine Sembrich
and Signor Scotti and the second act
from I'll Barbiere di Siviglia," by
Mines Sembrich and hatfield and
MN. Bonci, Campanari, Didut and
Patterns The evening will conclude
N tn farewell ceremonies on the stage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
CrifiCiZeS
Roosevelt

GUTHRIE, Okla, Feb. "A reso-
luton was proposed in the Oklahoma
legislature today denouncing the in
dictment, returned yesterday against
Governor Haskell in the land fraud
cases, as result of conspiracy hatch
ed by President Roosevelt and Hearst
to defame him. Action on the reso-
luton was deferred until tomorrow.
Senator Hoddie objected to any con-
sideratiOn Of the resolution, which was
introduced by Senator D. M. Smith.
The Indictment of Haskell has
aroused considerable bitterness in ad-
min stration circles here. Haskell is
undecided whether to go in person to
Muskogee. 1t is understood that ar
rangement Is made there for him to
enter appearance
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
ACtil>s Governor Hay Would Make
S>2eping Changes in State Institutions

OLYMPIA, Feb. 4.-(Special, IS
tablish a new state hospital for the
insane at Chehalis; move the train
sng school from Chehalis to some
eastern point in Washington; move
the soldiers home from Orting to the
veterans home at Port Orchard; move
the home for the feeble-minded from
Med cal Lake to Orting; enlarge the
eastern Washington hospital for the
insane at Medical Lake by adding to
it the grounds and buildings now used
by the home for the feeble minded; /;
these are the sweeping changes in the
state institutions recommended by
Acting Governor Hay in HI s first mes
sage to the legislature, read the joint
session at noon today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04

Friendly

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Addressing
the members of the chamber of COM
merce at a reception given them to-
ambassador to the United States, de-
clared that the friendly feelings of the
United States are reciprocated by the
emperor of Germany and the people
He referred to the unbroken friend
ship between the two countries and
said the commercial rivalry of the two
nations indicated peace. He said:
When the gates of commerce opens,
peace reigns."
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Jack Johnson Is
Coming to Canada

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4.-Jack
Johnson, the heavyweight champion,
has cabled friend here that he leaves
Brisbane February II for Vancouver,
B. c., for tour of the Canadian COL
onies. Details have been settled for
a match between Lew Powell and
Packey Mcfarland to be held on
W'ashington's birthday. 1t will be for
20 rounds. Articles will be signed to-
night
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
SCHOOL OF ETIQUETTE
FOR CHICAGO TRANSFERS.
New Authority Describes Language to
Be Used In Disputes.

CHICAGO, Feb. A school of eti-
1uette for teamsters s to be estab-
lished. John T. Stockton, who is known
as the Chesterfield of the teaming in
dustry, is to be instructor.
In a dispute over precedence accord
ing to the new authority, the "lang-
uage" must be after the following
model:
Pardon me, Mike, but I believe 1
have the right of way"
'If you will permit me to suggest
that under Rule 23 of the revised code
of Manners and Morals of Teamsters.
my claI m has precedence" y
"All right, old man, back up, you've
won"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Prosecutor Has Star.

Prosecuting Attorney Everett j.
Smith is in charge of the star signi-
flying the position of constable at
College Place-but he isn't wearing it.
Lew Donkard, the retiring official. who
disliked to turn the badge over to his
successor, A. VanAusdle, this morn
ing delivered it to Attorney Smith, and
it is to be presented with elaborate
ceremonies to the newly-elected officer
in Justice court Thereby the strife
and dissension that has grown out OF
the possession of the star will pro-
badly be at an end.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. At the df-
rection of the secretary of war, care
ful investigation into the cost of the
maintenance of automobiles owned by
the war department has been made
and as a result the secretary has con-
cluded that their use entails greater
expense than horses and carriages. He
Is of the opin on that this expense is
not justified and hereafter automo
biles will not be used in Washington
except where it is shown that their
need is imperative and justifies the ad-
expense.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Dinner for Count,

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Count Johann
Heinrich Won Benrstorff, the new Ger
man ambassador to the United States.
is the guest of the New York cham
Der of commerce this afternoon, and
tonight will be the guest of honor at a
dinner to be held at the Manhattan
club by prominent German citizens of
the metropolis
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Railroad Maonate Dead.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Feb. At.
F. Lowry, the millionaire railroad mag
nate died here today, aged 66 years.
He was president Of the Twin City
Rapid Transit of Minneapolis and ST.
Paul, and of the Sault Ste. Marie rail-
road compani eS.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Prohibitionists Celebrate.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. 4.-Presi-
dent P. A. Baker Of the National Ant
Saloon league and other orators will
assist the Alabama Anti Saloon league
in celebrating the Inauguration Of
statewide prohibition. during the con-
ventiOn opened today
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Nevada Senate
Won't Concur

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-Senator
Dixon, Of Nevada, personally notified
Roosevelt today that he has been ad
vised by the Nevada senate it does
not intend to pass the anti-Japanese
resolution, which was passed by the
assembly yesterday, unless it is ma
terially modified, and that it was not
a result of concerted action.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Democrats Leave
/ Russian DOumd

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4.-The
constitut onal democrats left the dou-
ma in a body today amid disorder The
trouble arose over a speech demanding
that the government indemnify the
victims Of the terrorists' acts.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04

WULLIAMSTOWN,M Mass, Feo. A.
Trustees, officials and many members
of the faculty Of Williams college left
today for New York, where they will
attend tomorrow's special meeting Of
the trustees and the annual dinner of
the New York Alumni association.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Mexican Ambassador.

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 4.--Fran-
cisco de la Barra, recently appointed
ambassador to the United States to
succeed Enrique Creel, is now on his
way home from Brussels, where ne
mas served as Mexican minister to
Belgium. He will probably arrive
mere next week, and after confer
ence with President Diaz viii go Gi-
rectly to Washington ITO assume his
new post.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Rah Rah vassar.

NEW YORK, Feb. with dis
tinguished educators from their alma
mater in attendance the New York
alumnae of vassar college will hold
their annual reunion and luncheon
at Delmonico's tomorrow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Final Vote. in
Anti-RdCe Bill

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 4.-Final vote
will be- taken in the senate this after
noon on the Walker Otis anti-race
tracks bill, which will be a special
order. 1t is conceded that 1T will be
passed by five to one vote. It's
opponents will move to reconsider The
vote, but that will only delay the final
adoption by few days.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04

OBERLIN, O., Feb. 4.-As part
of the attempt to interest college stu
dents of the country in the work OF
the National Consumers league, Mrs.
Florence Kelly, secretary of the
league will deliver lecture at Ober-
lin college this evening.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Anti-Sd|o0n Bill Showing More Strength
Carrie Nation Fined Seven
Fifty for Breaking Window

LONDON, Feb. 4.-Carrie Nation
was this afternoon fined seven dollars
and a half for thrusting her umbrella
through the window Of a car on the
underground railroad, where cigar
cite advertisement was posted.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Is Killed
In Wreck

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-One man was
killed. another seriously injured and
six slightly hurt in a collision between
a switch engine and the Illinois Cen
trail suburban express train today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Guardian Appointed.

Guardian Appointed.
S. E. King was today appointed by
Judge Brents of the superior court
guardian al litem of Claude McKen-
zie, minor.
Pioneer Constructor Dead.
NEW YORK, Feb. 4-Jose r. New
AFRO. the builder of the first elevated
railroad and constructor OF the nrst
modern apartment house, died today OF
heart trouble.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Stephenson Fails of Election.

MADISON, Wis, Feb. 4.-Another
joint ballot, taken today in the sena
torial contest, SHOWS that Senator
still lacks sufficient votes
to secure his reelection.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Deadlock in illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Feb. 4.-The
twenty-seventh ballot was taken to-
day in the Illinois senatorial! contest.
1t gives Senator Hopkins IL, Congress
man Foss, 18; Shurtlefe, 16; Stringer.
73; Mason, g.; Mckinley, /; Lowden, /;
Calhoun, 1 and Sherman 2. There are
no indications of a break in the dead
lock-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Missourian Picks Plum.

WASHINGTON Feb 4.-Represen-
tative Bartholdt, of Missouri. positively
announced today that Charles P Ma
gel, of st. Louis, will be- either Sec
retary of the interior or of commerce,
under Taft
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
QudIfr0ugh
- Aequitted

GIBRALTAR, Feb. 4.-The court
martial of Captain Qualtrough of the
Battleship Georgia, was completed to-
day and the verdict of acquittal made
public.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-02-04
Fat Job for Loeb.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Roosevelt
announced today that Loeb, his private
secretary, will be the next collector of
the port of New York. 1t s under
stood that Taft will nominate him
directly after his inauguration.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
CITY NEWS.

p. Wolfe, horseshoeing. is s. 10TH
The Keokuk Cubs defeated Gal
land Sunday afternoon in an interest
ing game by the score OF 9 TO 1. the
Keokuk team showing superiority
throughout the contest
For the consideration OF $500 A.
B. Lowrie and wife have conveyed 10
j. S. Miller the northwest quarter of
section IL. township SIS, north OF
range west, the land covering ninety
acres.
A number of motor boat cruisers
are on their way south On the Missis-
sippi at the present time. Usually at
this time of year and as late as the
first of November. these pleasure
crafts make their way to southern wa
ters where the owners spend the win
ter
Following the regular meeting on
Thursday evening OF this week of Keo-
kuk lodge. No. LOG Of the Elks, ses-
sion of sorrow viii be held, when the
death Of the late James Ward will be
announced in the lodge room. He
was member Of the Keokuk lodge
and was most popular and active
member while a citizen OF Keokuk
Senator E. P. McManus viii deliver
the eulogy at the session OF sorrow.
There viii be meeting OF the fl
nance committee and the board of di-
rectors of the fall celebration this
evening at the Commercial club
rooms at eight o'clock Every one IS
requested to be present and all 9th.
ers interested in the street fair are
asked TO come as the meetings held
are all open and for the purpose OF
creating interest IN celebration
/ It Is hoped that all working to that
/ end will attend the meeting this even
I ing.
Houses for rent IN Keokuk at the
present time are scarce article and
those wanting change OF location
/ have been in the habit of giving the
new landlord several months notice
of their intention to settle on his
grounds. a number Of fine new resi-
/ NCAlSSS d SOlAS Wy III htOkuk dL the
present time and the city is adding
more to her name each day as a city
Of beautiful homes. One can hardly
realize the large number OF new
homes that have gone up in Keoknk
in the past spring and summer
months.
The moonlight given last evening
on the steamer j. S. by the A. o. q.
". lodge, was a most enjoyable affair
for the several hundred who took adj
vantage Of one OF the summers pref
test nights to spend 1t on the river.
Music and dancing and general
good time was had by the large crowd.
The boat was run down stream about
twelve miles and returned to the land
ing at about midnight Agnes five
piece orchestra furnished the music
Attend the street fair meeting to-
night at eight o'clock at the CONNER
ciai club rooms. All are requested to
be present
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
Drawings and PAINTINGS.

The first sketch from nature which
great artist makes nearly always
has freshness which he only labors
away in the picture he bases on It;
and the rough pencil or charcoal lines
Of the former frequently reveal more
OF his feeling toward his subject than
all his anxious manipulations OF the
brush. That is why it is so exceeding
ly worth while TO collect and cata-
fogue every scrap OF drawing that
once Uttered 2 great painters studio.
His drawings give you his intentions:
his paintings do not always give you
their fulfllment. 1t is true that a
drawing is incomplete, but therein lies
Its charm. Possessing a drawing you
possess hope. ard hope is better for
uertais.-T. P.'s Weekly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
British Capital in Mexico.

OF all the countries in Latin Amer.
lea in which British capital is inter.
ested the republic Of Mexico figures
second on the list, the total being
$685., 23s.3o5, which is, however. only q
few millions greater than the amount
Invested in Brazil British capital in.
vested in Mexico has not been partic.
ularly remuneratiye; in fact, 1t has
been less remunerative than in any
other countries with which we are
concerned. OF the grand total, $751;
606,700 is in the bonds of the govern.
ment, which total is about $40, 600. 600
less than the amount in Argentine
bonds, but some 100000, 900 less than
the amount invested in Brazilian
bonds.-E1change
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
Spider Colonies

Our native spiders are notable for
their extreme ungociability. OF those
which are spinners each one CON
structs its web apart from those Of
its kind. And those which hunt pur-
sue their prey alone, says the London
Globe.
IN other countries. however, there
are spiders which live In communities,
and one such. native OF Mexico is
described By u. l. Dfguet. II is known
as the mosGuero and makes a large
nest in oaks and other trees. Here
the spiders live gregariously and along
With them In the nest Is found a mi.
mute beetle and another species OF spi-
der. The beetle is said to act as
scavenger. Parts of the nest of the
mosquero are hung UP in the houses
during the wet season to get rid of the
dies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
Love in a Country Town.

Mount Pleasant Free Press: A boy
and girl in this town have such a
case On that they write each other
daily. The other morning the girl
missed a letter from him and little
later she met him and upbraided him
for his indifference. but ne assured
her that he had mailed the letter and
he hurried back to the Office and got
l. And thus we pass the summer
months in q country town.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
CITY NEWS.

Read The Daily Gate City,
Cole Brothers circus gave an er-
hibition in Fl Madison yesterday. The
shows are divided up, playing the
western circuit at the present time.
Advertise and make your business
grow. Keokuk merchants can talk
to more people through the columns
o. The Gate City than through any
other Keokuk newspaper.
The Banum & Bailey circus
showed IN Quincy yesterday and e1-
hibited to record breaking crowd
Several Keokuk people were in Quin.
CT to attend the performance.
The government is disseminating a
number OF river lights along the shall
low channels of the Mississippi, their
glim being useless as the larger boats
do not use the river at this time of
year at night
A large sand bar has showed its
head half way between this city and
Warsaw on the Missouri side Of the
river. Steamboats, are having a hard
time getting around the bar at the
present time.
e " Pierce, former secretary OF
the local Y. II. c. A. viii take charge
of the religious work department CT
the Boston. Mass, Y. n C. A. tomor-
row. Mr.. Pierce and family are now
located in the eastern city and are
comfortably located.
Bell defeated King. so and so IN
the singles yesterday afternoon of the
tennis tournament at Athletic park.
Gardner defeated Pease. 81 and s-3.
/ Gardner and Marsh played a single
match this afternoon and at five
o'c,ock these two play Kerr and
Brown In the doubles.
Miss Mildred Noelke Of Burling.
ton will have charge Of one OF the
Montrose schools during the coming
i fall and winter term Miss Noelke
Who is well known IN Keokuk is a
4 graduate of the class of 'o9 OF the
Burlington high school and her many
young friends here wish her success
IN her new work.
The Kahoka fair begins today, this
1 being the opening day. The races
will begin tomorrow and last for
three days and many from this vicin.
ity will attend On Thursday there
viii be special train from Keokpk
leaving the union depot at 1890
O'Clock, arriving at the fair grounds
IN plenty of time to see the races,
This special train viii leave at s:45
in the evening. arriving In Keokuk
at T:35 and viii no doubt carry big
crowd of Keokuk people to the fair.
Nick Lambrakis. who runs a shoe
shining parlor between Sixth and Sew
enth on Main street. narrowly escaped
j serious injury when bowling alley
fell on his leg iniuring it quite badly
/ although breaking no bones. The al
ley was standing On its side and in
1 some way Lambrakis ran against It
/ in such way as to cause it to slip
and fan upon him.
-Des Moines Capital: President A.
L. Trick Of the State Federation of
Labor will call a meeting of the exc
cutive board OF the federation for the
latter part OF next week. The board
meets but twice year. and the poll
/ cies of the organization are then out
lined The executive committee is
composed of the following men: a. L.
Trick, Des Moines; E. Schremfe, Du-
buque; ]. H Strict, Sioux City; Da-
vid j. Hemmy, Keokuk; s. c. Turner,
! Ottumwa: r. C. Stewart. Cedar Rap
ids; Theodore Carstenson, Clinton.
The action taken by these men is Of
statewide interest and win affect Ia.
Dor affairs in nearly every portion of
the state
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
PERSONALS.

Congressman c. A. Kennedy was In
town Monday.
Mrs. ]. D. Rubidge departed for
Chicago Monday.
Mrs. Harry Reeves is visiting rela-
tires az Salem, Iowa
T. A. Hartley of Warsaw was visit
Ing In Keokuk Sunday.
Miss Marie Kiedaisch has returned
home after spending few days In
Chicago.
Mrs. n. A Hass left Monday for
Oklahoma City. Okla. to visit with
her brother.
Miss CeIestine Agnew is home from
six weeks visit at Davenport and
Iowa City.
Hugh Robertson, ST., left Monday
for St Louis. where he will visit for
some time.
FL. Schenk left for Missouri
points on the Santa Fe to install ho-
tel registers.
Miss Grace vanDoren has returned
from pleasant visit in Black Hills,
South Dakota.
7. F. McManus left this morning for
Galesburg- From there he expects to
go to Chicago
Mrs. c. L. Gardner of CenterviIle is
here for visit with her sister. Mrs.
W R. c. Kendrick.
| Miss Leila Stafford Of Chicago Is
visiting with Mrs. W. N. Sage at her
residence, I'll Franklin street.
The Misses Mary Rubidge and Olive
/ Morgan left Monday for Carthage.
where they will attend house party
DR.. R. H. Pyles and son OF Hudson,
Ia visited over Sunday with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs L T.
PyIes.
Sam Daughters left yesterday for
ElCampo, Texas, to visit with his
sons. also to look after his interests
there
Frank Mills of ottumwa. Who has
been the guest OF us mother at G1o
Grand Avenue, has returned to his
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James c. Davis of Des
Moines who have been visiting in this
city for few days have left for their
home
G. II. Crane has resumed his work
at the Rock Island railroad Office.
after spending his vacation in Van
4 vert, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. J. r. wedel of Vim
cennes left yesterday afternoon for
/ Detroit, Buffalo, New York City ana
other eastern points.
Mr.. and Mrs. George n. Taylor Of
Quincy are guests at the home of Mr..
/ Taylor's parents, Nj and Mrs. Fred
] H. Taylor. No. s24 Concert street.
Mrs. E. W Friedholdt, who has
been visiting with her parents, Mr..
1 and Mrs. J. F. Wycoff. left for her
home IN Davenport, Iowa, yesterday.
B. F. Smith. With his brothers, ]. ",
c. H. and J. E. Of Galesburg. H., start
ed Sunday evening for a two weeks
visit at different points in Colorado.
| Miss Mittie Hogerman of Wayland,
No. was in Keokuk Sunday enroute
/ from Seattle to her home and was the
guest of G. \. yermillion and family.
The Kisses Ethel and Maude Nc
Donald have returned 10 their home In
Bushnell. H., after pleasant visit at
the home of Letter Carrier W. W.
Fields
Misses Edna O'Harra and Belle
Herbert have returned from the con.
ference at Lake Geneva after a ten
days stay. Their trip was a most
enjoyable one.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. wedler and son
Fred, Jr-. returned Friday morning
from a three months trip along the
Pacific coast Miss Florence will re-
turn Wednesday, having stopped at
Leayenworth, Kan, to visit relatives.
Mr. George z. wycoff of Baton
Rouge. La. accompanied by his wife
and son. George. Jr., is visiting at the
home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. ].
F. Wycoff Mr. Wycoff left Keokuk
about eleven years ago and is now
travelling auditor for the state of Lou
isiana.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
Be iair.nodIcaI

Method goes far TO prevent trouble
In business, for it makes the task
easy. binders confusion, saves abun.
dance Of time and instructs those that
hare business depending what to do
and what to hope.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
Maori chIyalry.

A Maori's idea OF woman is es.
pressed in the phrase she who
dreams" which means that her
thoughts are on higher plane than
his.
He allows her absolute freedom OF
speech and manner. for he is sure that
if there is anything to be said or done
q woman's refinement and sincerity
viii exceed his own.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31
Advice xrirnn.d

You won't mind IL write you A
letter now and then and tell you how
to run your paper" No answered
the editor Of the oatyille Clarion;
mot If you'll be sure and subscribe.
so that you can see whether / am
following instructions"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-31

For Indigestion and al stomach
trouble take Foley's Orino Laxative
as it stimulates the stomach and liver
and regulates the bowels and will pos
lively cure habituai constipation. VII
kinson G. Co.