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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
DAVIDSON GIRL
ON THE STAND
Young Woman, Who Killed Ramsour,
Sisters Rejected Lover, Tells
story Of the Tragedy.

NEosHo, Mo-. May l. Johnny"
Davidson, on trial here for killing Roy
Ramsour, the rejected suitor of her
sister, Grace. on June the 9Th, last,
yesterday took the stand and declared
that Ramsour was killed while strug-
Cling to get possession of revolver
she held and which was accidentally
discharged. She also declared that
Ramsour had twice struck her before
the fatal shot was fired.
Grace Davidson told of her court
ship by Ramsour, of the quarrel, for
which he blamed Johnny" and of the
quarrel on June G. which ended in
Ramsour's death.
The evidence of both state and de-
fense is in and the argument will be
made to the jury today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
ATT AIT g GovERi1ENT
PURE F@ LAW
Corn PHxsts companykiII Resist
81 Of Sugar IN

CINCTI May 4. sweeping
attack he governm@ pure food
law, WI prohibits the He of adul-
te. ated pisbranded Ids, drugs,
etc, WI lade today tthe United
States Et by the Cy Products
ComnaT New JerseIe corporation,
control by the Stanth Oil finan-
cicrs. company He notice it
wouldst& the seizu3 of the 46
& packs - sugar fronN Nhe premises
T.pf aal brewery viii the govern
d seth congre&the company
Is. Mad no powJ under the
itutAW to enact slh a law. The
dt Aared to be |n unduly op-
I've measure, repknant to the
Tuition and one Jhich deprives
afizens Of their proferty by harsh,
Unusual means
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Health Of EnsIands King Known to
BE Rapidly Failing and Ply
siclans Cut Down His
Engagements.
THE PRINCE OF WALES
Prince, Who Has Been Kept in Back
ground Now Brought Before
Public and is Found to
Have Ability.

LONDON, May 1.-Word coming
from King Edward, now on yachting
trip, is favorable, but it is known his
health is rapidly falling, and the ply
sicians have advised him he must cut
down his official engagements to half
When he resumes work The uncer
tain health of the king has brought
Prince George, the Prince of
Wales, more before the public. He has
been kept in the background the
past and the public considered him
chump" or dub 1t develops the
impression is due to the public know
ing little of the Prince, now finding
him to be man of force, character
and executive ability.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
|ssacrs of Armenians and Young
1urk -ead ders Fer April 25th
s.. tanned by Abdul
Proofs Fourd.
|HY HE yor FAILED FORTY TOWNS WRECKED
III 81 sonstantlrp pie Responsible
I.EFor Il. Ilure Of q posed sultan's
4 lans coul Martial
I ] Nov cs.''-

CONST |ANTINOPL4 May Cor
res spondeI Ice 'betweei abdul l.amid,
the depos ed sultan, al leaders Of the
recent Il brising, was Yund in Yildiz
Kiosk to- hay and prot conclusively
that AbdL Lul planned massacre on
April Is, Of Armetns living in
SfambouiE and the Ydg Turks who
have beek employed formulate the
new ruiekH for the condt Of tae gpv-
ernment tffairs. The n failed owing
!! 10 the fall Of Consta tanople. The
correspond tdence Is furisk further evi-
dence ag |ainst the depf Sultan for
4 scourt-maly ytial.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
rs GETTING DRY
IN MICHIGAN
5s5 Saloons and Ten Breweries Closed
Their Doors at Midnight Last
Night.

DETROIT, Mich, May 1.-At mid
night last night 5S5 saloons and ten
breweries in nineteen Michigan coun-
ties which voted dry at the last cleo
tion closed their doors. Thirty of S3
counties in the state are now dry
Following are the counties where
liquor dealers closed. Allegan. Eaton,
Calhoun. Jackson, Branch,
Hillside, Ionia, Genessee, Sanilac,
Tuscola, Isabelle, Newayga, Glare,
Altoona, Kalkaska, Benzie, Charlsvoix,
Emmett
In Sanilac and Jackson counties
legal proceedings have been begun by
the "wets" in an effort to overthrow
the result of the election.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
KILLED HIMSELF
IN GIRL IS ROOM
Evidence Indicates that Leverne
Roeder Took His Own Life,
Last Night.

ELKHART, Ind, May Evidence
presented to the coroner today indi-
Gates that the death of Leyerne
Roeder, aged 10, in the home of his
sweetheart, was clearly case of
suicide. The young man was FORBID.
den by her parents to call on Miss
Leona Lewiston. After the shooting
last night the revolver found beside
the body was discovered not to be
that of the young man. The coroner
was convinced it was substitution to
throw officials off the track.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
AUTOMOBILE RIDE
ENDED FATALLY
John c. Phelps, Son OF Prominent
Base Ball Man, Was Instantly
Killed,

LOUISVILLE. KY, May Joe
Rose, a chauffeur, took his employers
automobile early today and started to
ride with three friends. They met
John G. Phelps and he was taken in
the machine. A few minutes later the
machine struck telegraph pole.
Phelps was killed Tom Hart and
Bernard Moellman were seriously in
jured Phelps is the son of Zack
Phelps, former president of the Amer
ican Association Ball League. and
author fthe National Base Ball agree
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Taft Believes Tariff Bill VIII be sign
ed, Sealed and Delivered to
Country by First Of
Next Month.
NO PROLONGED DEBATE
Has Conferred With Senator'S and
They Have Gifen Assurance That
Bill VIII Not be Held by
Prolonged Debate.

WASHINGTON, May The tariffI
Dill Will be signed, sealed and deliv-
cred TO the country by June first. ac-
cording to the belief of the president.
as result OF his conference with man.
ayers OF the house and the senate.
Within the last few days Taft con-
ferred with Senators Aldrich, Beve-
ridge, Nelson, and other prominent
men OF the upper house, and has been
assured there will not be a protratced
debate to hold UP the bill.
Aldrich predicts confidently that the
bill will be in the presidents hands
before the first of June.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
DDY TRAILING
BIG BLACK BEAR
fseyclt Remaining In Camp Until
Lion Is Basged-kermlt Hav-
Ing Good Success.
I Warrington Dawson. star G

fRy Warrington Dawson, STAFF cor
b6hSeat Of the United Press.)
IAIRDBI, Way 1.-The morning
in br6lght no news from the Roose-
i hunting party, now in Camp
iube Mau Hill. 1t is believed Roose-
It intends to stay in camp there un-
She bags one Of the numerous lions
IN in that vicinity. Roosevelt spent
vwholt day tracking big black
paned lion, and though the guides
bought at times the party was close.
L eluded THE pursuers. Kermit is
18th his father, and bagged a number
gazells. He had a shot at a graf
but the shot went wild.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
CITY NEWS.

Read The Daily Gate City, 10
cents per week.
Henry A. Schardelman has decided
to Della A. Becker. the east half of lot
in block 167, the property being on
Concert street between Eleventh and
Twelfth streets. The consideration
is not stated.
An automobile in front of the Y.
M. C. A. building began to blaze up
this noon and the fire department was
notified, but was not needed when
it responded, the blaze being put out
with bucket of water.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
WOULD BAR DAVIS, PICTURE.
Congress Hears it Appears on Pres
ent for Battleship,

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 30
Representative Hollingsworth of Ohio
has prepared resolution relative to
the report that the state of Missis-
sippi is preparing to present to the
battles>ip Mississippi an elaborate
silver service whose centerpiece bears
an engraved portrait of Jefferson
Davis. The, preamble declares that
"the dignity and character of the
United States government and its
creditable standing at home and
abroad require that it's battleships
should be in command of officers i'm
bued with high American ideals,
healthy loyalty and just pride in the
history and institutions of the govern
ment they serve"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01

u
NEARLY all the wise men who have
money invested in baseball shared In
the great harvest Of profits last year
and are looking to the season Of 1903
to make a record killing So intense
was the interest in the national game
last season that 1t did not lag or halt
during the winter. The newspapers of
the United States may be credited
with much Of this sustained interest,
for never before since baseball became
a factor in the current news of the
day has the press given it SO much
prominence out OF season The best
proof of this is the remarkable attend
ance all the clubs practically with
out exception are enjoying e.. the
present time. In the National league
throngs OF 10000 and as high as 35,-
900 people have witnessed some Of the
earlier games. Crowds Of 1000. 5000
and 10000 people are not uncommon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Mob Of Four Thousand Rushed OIL
GERS Of Jail at Tyler, Texas,
Securing and Hanging
Accused Negro.
HAD ASSAULTED GIRL
Sheriff Had Telegraphed For Troops
They Have Given Assurance That
Late--vIctim In Critical
Condition..

TYLER, Texas, May 1.--At noon to-
day q mob Of four thousand rushed
the officers OF the Jail here and took
out negro, arrested for an alleged
assault on Winnie Harmon, aged 18,
and hanged him. The negro was
strung up on the beams Of a scaffold
at the partially completed courthouse.
While he swung in the air the crowd
surrounded him cheering and shout
Ing. Officers are powerless to restore
order. After the lynch,ng the mob
dispersed but the feeling is high. The
sAeriff telegraphed the governor for
troops but they arrived too late for
service. They are still here to prevent
further trouble
The girl is in critical condition.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Name of New Princess.

THE HAGUE, May 1.-Juliana
Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina. is
the name of the new princess of Hol-
land, according to the official an
nouncement which was gazetted to-
day. The condition of both the
queen and princess is declared to be
highly satisfactory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
THE WEATHER.
Indications for Iowa, Illinois and Mis-
souri,, Wired From Chicago.

CHICAGO, ILL.,. May For Keokuk
and vicinity: Generally fair tonight
and Sunday. Continued cold with
freezing temperature tonight.
For Illinois: Partly cloudy and
continued cold tonight and Sunday.
Probably light snow iurries in the
north portion tonight. Frost tonight
For Iowa: Generally fair tonight
and Sunday. Continued cold with
freezing temperature tonight.
For Missouri: Fair tonight and Sun.
day. Continued cold with frost to-
night.
Local Observations.
April-May. ar.Ther Wind. Weather.
80 pm. :. 29.77 Al w Cldy
II am. 20. so 81 w PIT Cldy
River above low water of 1864 13
feet tenth.
Change in "a hours rise ! tenth.
Mean temperature, SO.
Maximum temperature, &C.
Minimum temperature, 3S.
River: Galland. 6S, no change.
warsaw, 10. s, fall, OIL.
FRED q. GOSEWISCH.
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
'IGUREs ARE
MOUNTING UP
hicaso's Loss by storm viii be
Heavy--FaiI of Snow Reported
at ST! Paul.

CHICAGO, May, Raw, cold
(eather IS here following the storm of
thursday ~ night. City officials are
tn taking inventory of the loss, and
~ figures are bounding upward 1t
I. Known five are dead, while the in
req REQ VIII reach sixth
Winter conditions prevail in Min
,rts ,ro'a ! ioa ioot wiscSnsIR y, s, s. Paul re-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Confirms Sinking of Aurania.

SAULT STEMARIE, Mich. May L.
Captain R. c. Pringle, arriving here to-
day, confirmed the report that Steamer
Aurania, of Cleveland, was sunk at
Whitefish Pay in Thursdays storm
The crew was rescued.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
SECOND DEBATE
OF PROHIBITION
Auditorium in Chicago was Crowded
Last Night to Hear Rose
and Dickey.

CHICAGO, May 1.-Before an aud
fence which applauded each speaker
with generosity, the second debate be-
tween Mayor Rose of Milwaukee and
resident Diclxie, of Albion college,
Michigan. on the prohibition question,
was given at the Auditorium theatre
here last night. Rose, in taking the
negative of the question that prohibit
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Fire Loss at Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The
warehouse of the Simmons Manufac-
turing Company was destroyed by
fire early today. The loss is $3.50, 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Mob AGAIN Forms.

The mob has gone back to the jail
demanding the other negroes there be
given up The jail is heavily guarded,
and the soldiers are endeavoring to
prevent further trouble.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Number Of Dead - Result Of Thurs
day Nights Storm Placed at
1872 and More Than 700
injured.
Tennessee Bore Brunt Of Elements,
All Small Towns In the state
Reporting Fatalities and
Property Damage.

MEMPHIS, May 1.-Revised figures
of the casualties Of the tornado and
electrical storms sweeping the country
Thursday night place the dead at 1872
and the injured at more than 700,
forty towns were wrecked. It seems
certain these figures Will be increased.
The greatest loss OF life at any one
point is reported from Bee Springs.
Tenn, where twenty are dead. Prac-
tically the entire town was wiped out.
Tennessee bore the brunt OF the
storms, the small towns all reporting
damage, and from one up to twenty
dead.
Eight in Sailing Co, III.
ELDORADO, ILL.,, May Mrs. Hick-
man and Mrs. Tilda Endicott died to-
day as result OF injuries received in
the cyclone yesterday This makes
eight persons killed in Sailing county.
.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Hairs, Rroothers on Stand.

FLUSHING, May l.-Trial Capt.
Peter Hams continued today with
Thornton Hams still on stand.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
Ian Training Ship at Frisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-The
Japanese training ship, Aso Saya, in
command of Admiral Ijichi. with two
thousand middies and cadets aboard,
arrived here today from Los Angeles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01
CITY HAS BEEN
REDIsTRICTED
Additional Letter Carrier VIII 40 on
Duty Tuesday and Service In
Resident District Improved.

Postmaster s.. W. Moorhead has re-
districted the city as far as the mail
routes are concerned and an additions
al carrier will assume his duties next
Tuesday. This will give the city
twelve letter carriers.
The result of the redistrictin;. and
the employment by the postoff1ce de-
partment of an additional carrier Will
tend to give the resident district and
few Of the business concerns q
greatly improved service. The move
was made only after a most thorough
investigation and the redist.;rtinE has
been done in way to bring the best
results.
A Gain During April.
The receipts during the month Of
April. 1909, for the sale Of stamps and
stamped paper show marked gain
over the same month of the. year
1908. Following is a comparison of
tie figures showing the increased
business:
For April, 1909 ...........$ $5,595.S2
For April. 1908 .......... $5.307.57
Gain ....... .... $2SS.25
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-01

In the Southern league. American as
sociation and in many Of the smaller
organizations-mor than thirty
leagues, employing an army of 5000
players, with the investment Of many
millions of dollars. These figures at
test the interest in the greatest OF
American sports. The accompanying
illustration shows scene In q re-
cent game between the Indianapolis
and Toledo teams and some stars OF
the Southern and Eastern leagues.]
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-15
BIG MATINEE
 AT ELkS TODAY
"Ginserbrcad Man" Company Is il Large One. and Will Also Appear Tonight.

fheater-Soers in general will no doubt receive with expressions of delight the announcement that The ! Gingerbread Man. that charming fairyesque comic opera, by A. Bald win Sloane and Frederick G. Rank in, will visit us today matinee and night
 The comng of this company is really one of the principal events of the theatrical season as the piece has proven it's worth for the last three years to succession of large audiences in every city in which il has appeared. It is Q delightful lit tie story. some very clever comedy parts and comedy situations, music that is unusually pretty and the lo- cale that lends an unusual atmos- phere to it. 1t is delightful combi- nation of good entertainment and good music, and has reputation from coast to coast, for the reason that the management has always kept up it's cast Many of the best vocalists, and comedians are inelud ed in the roster, and it is only q question of ones capacity for en- ioyment that they can get their fill when '"rhe Gingerbread Man comes to town. The company includes the i following well known people in it's personnel: William Cameron, Rose Snow, Wally Helsted, Garrick Major, Fred Holmes, Lute Vrohman, The Great Kavano, Helen KAers, 1nez Girard, and Rose Murray, and tine entire production new this season, will be seen on it's visit here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-15
WARNING ORDER

In the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Grace Arendall, plaintiff, vs. Felix Arendall, defendant.
 The defendant Felix Arendall IS warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff Grace Arendall.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 30th day of Nov. X D. 1909
 EDGAR BREWSTER. Clerk.
 F. k. RENFROW, D. c. 12-1-S-15-22-29
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-15
WARNING ORDER

In the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 Cornelius Crider, plaintiff, ys. An- nielee Crider, defendant.
 The defendant Annielee Crider is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the con- plaint of plaintiff Cornelius Crider.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 16th day of Nov A. D. 1909.
 EDGAR BREWSTER, Clerk
 T. P. STEWART. D. c. il. r, 24. 12, IS. 15..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-15
WARNING ORDER

Tn the chancery court of Jefferson county, Arkansas.
 Nile Wright, plaintiff, vs. Ben Wright. defendant.
 The defendant Ben Wright is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff Allie Wright.
 Given under my hand and the seal Of Said court this 30th day of Nov. \ D. 1909.
 EDGAR BREWSTER, Clerk.
 T. P. STEWART, D. C. 12-1-S-15-22-29.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-15
WARNING ORDER

In the ChancerY Curt of Jefferson County, Arkan ~Hs.
 Ella Jones, plaintiff, vs. Jack Jones, defendant.
 The defendant Jack Jones is warned to appear in this court with in thirty days and answer the com- plaint of plaintiff Ella Jones.
 Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 18th day of Nov. A. D. 1909.
 EDGAR BREWSTER. Clerk
 T.P. STEWART, D.sC. II, r, "A, 12, 1, 8, l5..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-15
DIR. c. D. SMITH.

Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. Calls night or day answered prompt ly. Office at Alexander Bros. store. corner of Fourth and Pine street. Old ph Jne 529. Residence, 11e7W. 9th ave. old pbons 1e9.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-15

Hugh McGaughy returned yesterday morning from Sherrill, where he has spent the past few days hunting
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
FOUR MILLION DOLLARS
 GIVEN AWAY THIS YEAR

By Corporation Doing Business in This City, a Sum, Which if Equal
 1y Divided Would Give Each Man. Woman and Child in Bridgeport Over Forty Dollars.
 We publish to-day an annual state- ment of one of Americas largest cor porations. The figures given are so large that the average mind does not readily grasp their meaning. Twenty million dollars is an amount few of our readers will ever see or possess, and yet the statement referred to shows that the surplus of this corpora tion. above all liabilities. is over twen- ty million dollars. or in other words if it's business was closed up. all con- tracts fulfilled. all obligations met, there would still remain over twenty million dollars.
 The total value of it's real estate, bonds. mortgages and other resources are over two hundred and thirty-six millions. This corporation pays all it's obligations in full. and frequently adds 5. 10. 15. 20. 20 or even 30 per cent. to what it agrees to pay in settling it's obligations. or five per cent. addition al for each five years that it's contract has been in force. How many people or business firms. without obligation, pay more than they agree to pay? You will say very few. but in 1909 the cor poration referred to will give away voluntarily, without any obligation whatsoever, over four million dollars to the people with whom it does busi- ness.
 Many people in Bridgeport have had most satisfactory business relations in the past and will in future. The The Bridgeport Office of this corpora ton has over twenty thousand con- tracts on it's books with the people in this locality. Tn many cases the rela- tions have been continuous for over thirty years. The business is con- tinually increasing and if every one knew the advantages of doing their business in this line with the corpora tion referred to. there would be little left for it's competitors.
 The local office in the Meigs build ing. corner of Main street and Fair field avenue is centrally located and is an up-to-date office in every particu- lar. Visitors are always welcome.
 The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
NEWS IN BRIEF

Charles L. Kirchner, director of the department of manual training in the New Haven schools will address the members of the University club next Saturday evening. His subject will be Industrial EducatiOn.''
 The will of John B. Husted. deceas- ed was probated yesterday. The en- trie estate is devised to John E. Stew ems as trustee for the wife and daugh- ter of the deceased. Stevens is exec utor of the will and will also inherit the entire estate after the deaths of the heirs. Robert A. Gould and F. A. Stevens were appointed appraisers. The testator was one of the wealthiest colored men in the city.