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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

If the Peoria Herald transcript tells
the truth, terrific excitement was
caused in Galesburg on Monday night
Dy the mistake Of a college professor
who split an infinitive In a public adj
dress. The sheriff wired the governor
that he is in control Of the situation
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
Free Mail Expensive.

The annual loss on third-class mail
is something over s3,0o0D00. The mail
matter carried free under congress
sional franks costs the government
annually about half million dollars
A greater loss. about s2250,00O annu-
ally, results from the free handling
of official mail for executive depart.
ments other than the Post Office De-
partment. The annual cost of hand
ling the free official mail of the Post
Office Department is estimated at
about sS,o0o0oO. If the several
branches Of the Federal Government
were made to bear their proper share
Of the expense of transporting and
handling official mail. greater care
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
lnsurcents and Revision

Sioux City Journal: The Iowa In
strgents viii get chance to revise
the rules Of the Iowa house OF rep
resentatives before 1t will be feasible
to make any changes in the rules Of
the Washington house. Down with
Cannonisrn In lowe, as a preliminary
to the defeat OF cannonism In Wash
ington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

The oid-fashioned winter and the
old-time religion were alike in one
respect Both were rugged and aus
tere and distinctly unfavorable for the
development of mollycoddles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
The Chicago Tribune observes !.

The Chicago Tribune observes:
Concerning the temptations OF the
magazine writer, he that ruleth his
own spirit is greater than he tat
muckraketh a city,
Also concerning the same individual,
he that telleth the truth is scarcer
than the proverbial hens teeth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

The retail merchants Of Keokuk en-
joyed splendid Christmas trade. All
the leading firms report material
increase in sales over any previous
year. Liberal advertising in The Gate
City never fails to bring Satisfactory
results.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

Fresh eggs are selling at ffty-hye
cents dozen in st. Louis, and IRE
scarce at that price The Missouri
hen is evidently engaged in hold-up
game.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

A New York state Judge has ruled
that poker is game OF skill, not
chance. Every play poker with a
woman" inquiries a wicked newspaper
paragrapher.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
nAIIY ny MAIL,

-
One year $500 Four Months .-.slM
Six months $500. f.50iOne month =
Entered in Keekuk postosfice as secono
class matter.
Postage prepaid; terms in advance
All subscription orders should give tns
r. o. address and state whether II Is =
new or renewal order. If change OF az
dress is desired. state both the old an0
new address.
Remit b. postoffice money order, e1-
press money order, registered lesse q
draft at our risk.
The date printed on the address OF eaca
paper notes when the subscription eA'
piTes.
Subscribers failing to receive their pa.
pers promptly will confer rasor
giving notice of the fact
Address all communications to
THE GATE CITY CoMPANI.
No Is North Sixth St. keokuk, lows
THE GATE CITY S on sale at the fob
lowing news stands:
Hotel keokuk cor Third and Johnson
c. II. Rollins & Co, SO Main street
Ward Bros, 525 Main street
Depot Esx1 Stand
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

1t is the consensus of opinion that
it was the most "Christmassy'' Christ
mas in many years. The SLOW and
the prevailing good times both con-
tributed to make It So
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

President Taft wasn't the only man
in the country who worked hard all
day on Christmas trying to decide the
question What is whiskey9
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
Keokuk, Iowa -. December 90. 1909.

There is a remarkable resemblance
this year between the water wagon
and the ice wagon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

It is announced that Miss Jessie
Field, county superintendent of Page
county, is being urged to become a
candidate for state superintendent Of
schools. She has been very success
ful in county work
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

The Sioux City Tribune declares
that some men are so selfish they
would rather be happy than married.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

Kermit is making a great record,
but the Chicago Tribune complains
that he has not yet killed either a
poglawee or a giastieutas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

An inaufsitive Kansas editor WOE
ders what would happen If some ms
creant put monolog on the track y
the monerai'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
lose on seeord-class Mall.

The most striking fact disclosed by
recent investigations is the tremend-
GUS loss on account of second-class
mail. While this class of mail pravides
revenue of little more than /
cent a pound. the cost to the govern
ment for it's handling and transporta-
ton averages 9.23 cents pound. The
annual loss thus Incurred, as already
stated. is about s64D00,000 The
growth in the quantity of second-class
matter sent through the malls has
been extraordinary. Since the pass
age of the act of 1879. prescribing
conditions under which publications
may be mailed at second-class rates
the weight of such matter has in
creased more than 1900 per cent. Last
year It amounted 10 over 100000, 900
pounds. BY the weighing Of 1907
seecnd-class matter was shown to con
stitute GO per cent of ali domestic
mail, and yet 1t yielded only about
Is per cent of the postal revenues.
The loss on seeond-cIass matter was
greater thdh the proHts Oh dii SlasSe'7
of mail combined. II exceeded the
total amount paid the railways for
mail transportation.
Magazines and other periodical pub
LEGATIONS exclusive of daily newspa-
pers, comprise about go per cent Of
/ the second class mai. The magazines
alone form about 20 per cent. Mag
azines proper, because of the lone
average haul, show a cost OF more
than 5 cents pound for transporta
ton while in the case of daily news
Y papers, for which the average dis
lance Of distribution is much less, the
transportation cost is under cents 8
pound.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

Even the initial letter of Zelaya's
name suggests to the Des Moines
Capital that he is the limit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

as basis of credit and multiplies It's
value.
The bank in these days that does
not advertise does not get its share
Of the business.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

NOTES AND COMMENT.

The Jacksonville Courier says that
bacon is the autocrat of the break
fast table.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
Bio Loss in Rural Delivery.

DIG lCSs III fturdf ~CuSSt
The loss from rural delivery. a ser
vice begun hardly a dozer years ago
and Of unprecedented growth, reaches
as high as s2s,0a0,019.
In these two items alone the postal
service now suffers an annual loss Of
more than the entire national deficit
of the last fiscal year.
simultaneously with the growing def
icit in the postal service, the nations
income suffered last yaar serious
depletion inci.ient TO the financial de-
preston. Thus it Fanianed that the
departments drafts on the treasury
were heavies, Ii 4 time when the pub
lie funds weie lowest. This has ac-
centuated the iiI.f srtaLee of the postal
deficit. making i conspicuous among
the losses to be met by the Presidents
plan of reducing expenditures in all
executive departments
Since the nrcning OF the admins
tration the poslinaster general and his
assistants hasa aGorted measures in
lccnforrnity with the Presidents policy
Eof retrenchment. and these measures
fare being put intr erect with sub
/ stantiai results. az viii be shown in
( this report
It should ~ stated with emphasis,
however, that economy Il not to be en-
forced at thc cost o. efficiency.
Only such measures Of economy will
be adopted, therefore, as can be made
la consistent llart o. general pro
gramme, having fer its chief object
the improvement c. Tn personnel. the
form OF organization and the business
methods of tse pasta; establishment
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

WASHINGTON, December 2s.--Not-
withstanding the pay of members OF
Congress was raised from $4,000 to
$500 a year but short time ago,
the amount of matter sent through
the mails free by them has increased.
During the year 1909 no less than
$500, 600 worth of matter was franked
BY members of Congress. This is the
statement OF the postmaster general
in his annual report.
Mr. Hitchcock also states that a
greater loss about s2,250,0 900 annually
results from the free handling OF OH
cIal mail for executive departments
other than the Post Office Department.
The annual cost of handling the free
mail is estimated at about $4,000 GOO.
The report states that when the pres
ent postal administration entered on
the discharge of its duties last March
it was confronted with the largest
deficit in the history o. the depart
Il ent The excess OF expenditures
over the receipts for the fiscal year
1909 proved to be sl7.47s 77o.47.
Postmaster General Hitchcock gives
several reasons for the deficit. Con
corning the result Of inquiries into
the deficit the postma ster general
says:
Recent Investigations have shown
that the two great sources Of loss to
the postal revenues are second-class
mail matter and rural delivery.
The loss on second-cls ss mail mat
ter has BEEN increasing for many
years, until it now amounts to sea-
000, 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

Secretary Botgford of the Des
Moines Commercial club has compiled
statement Of the value Of all crops
and farm animals in Iowa and other
states and finds that Iowa can show
a valuation of over 5000, 900, 900 and ia
second only to Texas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

Secretary of State Hayward has
just sent to the federal revenue coll
lectors complete list of the various
corporations entitled to do business
under Iowa laws, about $500 in all.
These lists will be used for the basis
for the inquiry as to corporations that
should be taxed in this state.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28

Improvements aggregating s250,o00
in the locomotive works at Davenport
are cited by the Council Bluffs Nom
pareil as the harbinger Of an approach
ing season Of manufacturing develop.
ment for Iowa THE factories are
coming west. Mississippi river towns
are the first TO feel it, then the in
land towns will be reached and fin
ally the Missouri river points It is
coming with the ineyitableness of the
tides"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
CITY OFFICIALS
REPORT TO COUNCIL

Bill night in the city council was
varied last night by the opening OF
the bids for the construction of the
Lee street bridge. Otherwise the bus,
iness of the evening consisted for the
most part of reading and allowing
bills and the rendering or reports.
The report of the city treasurer
showed that more than $4,000 had
been paid out during the month and
that there was still nearly $4,000 in
the different funds. A great part of
this however will be paid out in the
immediate future, $4,000 of it be-
ing for the extension of the sewer in
the west end of the city
There were 35 violations of ordi-
nances during the month of April, ac-
cording to the report of the recorder.
This is one of the best reports ever
made.
The only business transacted last
evening was the appointment by the
mayor of board of three to inspect
the damage done on Thompson street
by the bursting of the water pipe on
High street by the contractors i'm
proving that street. The board con-
sists Of Pete Peterson, A. w. Nye and
]. S. Beskwith.
Those present at last nights brief
meeting were Mayor Murphy, and
Councilmen Knight. Strobe, Mont
gomery, Strain, Mumm and Nc
COrmmach.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
QUEEN CONTEST TO
Be SPIRITED ONE

That the contest for queen of the
Umatilla county float at the Portland
rose show is to be a spirited one is
strongly indicated by the result Of the
first few days voting which was ts-
certained this afternoon.
Although but little work has been
done thus far by the committee the
result of the first count shows that
much interest is being taken. The
votes cost 10 cents each and the fol-
lowing is the detailed result of the
voting in Pendleton thus far
Miss Hazel RAIDER. Pendleton, "a.
Miss Georgia Stewart, Pendleton,
90.
Miss Minnie Jurgen, Pendleton 22.
Miss Mary Tanke, Freewater, 22.
Miss Elveena Boylen, Hermiston,
IS.
Miss Deel O'Connell, Umatilla, 90.
Miss Chole Stanfield. Echo, 15.
Miss Helen Gilbert, Pilot Rock, 90.
AS no returns have yet been re-
ceived from outside points the above
table does not show the real standing
Of the outside candidates.
For the present the votes will be
counted twice each week and later a
daily canvass of the votes will be
made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
HAROLD WARNER WON
RICHARDSON ESSAY CONTEST

Harold Warner of the high school
senior class, was the successful con-
testant in the essay contest recently
arranged by Manager Tom Richard.
son of the Portland Commercial as
sociation and so has been given the
IS prize offered by that gentleman.
The essays were upon the subject OF
the resources of Umat,lla county. Five
essays were submitted to the judges
last night and when the scores were
complete it was found that Mr.. II.
Warner and Miss Cora Warner had
tied for first place, The tie was de-
cided by a toss today and the young
man won. The judges of the contest
were j. T. Dougall, editor of the Tri-
bune, A. c. Hampton, principal of the
high school, and e. b. Aldrich, editor
of the East Oregonian
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
PERSONAL MENTION.
Continued from Page Five J

caring for business here in the interest
of client. He is brother of NJ. A.
RAIDER, the local merchant.
H. W. Vincent, father of DR.. F. w.
Vincent of this city. arrived here yes
terday from New York city and after
short visit with his son left on train
No. today for Portland.
Mrs. Harry Rolfe, formerly resi-
dent of Pendleton, but now living in
Pasco, arrived in Pendleton this
morning for visit with relatives. She
was accompanied by her little child.
H. ]. Ross, representing ]. H.
Forbes & Co., bridge builders of Cald-
well, Idaho, has been in the city for
a couple of days, having been over
to bid on the new Lee street bridge.
Arthur Gibson, of the contracting
firm of Gibson & Cole, returned this
morning from Helix, where he hao
been to start the carpenters to work
on the new building being erected for
the Bank of Helix.
Deputy Sheriff Berry of Walla wal
la, passed through Pendleton last
evening on his way to North Powder
for prisoner. When he arrived there
he found the marshal had turned the
fellow loose, so there was nothing for
him to do but return home which he
did today.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Dark's First Meeting TOMORROW.

Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock,
Rev. F. f. Dark will give the first Of
his series Of institute talks upon
"Christion stewardship" He will hold
afternoon and evening meetings for
the next three days at the Baptist
church The last day, Sunday, the
Baptist, Christian, Methodist, and
Presbyterian churches will unite in an
afternoon meeting at O'Clock for a
big. stewardship mass meeting. Mr..
Dark is a forceful speaker and a
practical and clear expositor Of the
scriptures. The public and especi-
ally all persons Interested in Christian
work are invited to these meetings In
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Indians Returning Home.

A large number of Indians who
have been attending the missionary
revival meetings on the reservation
are leaving on todays trains for their
several homes on the reservations of
the northwest. The largest number
left on the Spokane noon train and
were going to the Nez Perce reser-
vaton in northern Idaho. Others
will leave for Yakima tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Track Team Leaves.

Pendleton high schools track
team is this afternoon participating
in the preliminary events of the bis
field meet at Whitman. The nine
boys comprising the team, accom-
panied by Prof. Potter, iert last eve
ming for the Garden City. Those in
the team are Gordan, Kimball, De-
vine, Boylen. Storie. Bean. Fee. Chap
man and Haw. Cress Sturgis went
over last evening in his touring car.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
VIII sneak for PendIeton.

Miss Pansy Ireland goes to Walla
Walla today where tomorrow night
she will represent the Pendleton high
school in the defamation contest
This is to be held under the auspices
of the Whitman college and will be
participated in by representatives
from schools in eastern Oregon,
Washington and northern Idaho.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Family i'm Need.

The family Of Perry Hunter, which
lost all its clothing and furniture in
the fire Tuesday evening is reported
to be in need Of assistance. DR.. T. B.
Ford, pastor Of the Methodist church
has taken upon himself the RESPONSE
bility Of securing assistance for the
stricken family and any one who feels
like helping is urged to communicate
with DR.. Ford. Clothing, bedding and
furniture are the things most needed
by the man, woman and five small
children.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Bill HAYWOOD i'm Town.

Billy Haywood, the self-advertised
undesirable citizen" is in Pendleton
and viii deliver street corner ad-
dress from a drygoods box at the
corner of Alta and Main streets this
evening. He arrived in Pendleton
last evening, but owing to a Slight
indispos'tion he did not speak. His
place was taken. by State Organizer
E. J. Lewis of the socialist party, who
harangued a small crowd for an hour
and half.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Occupies New Quarters.

C. Rohrman has moved his gro
Gerry store and bakery into his own
building just across Court stret from
the old stand. This building was re-
Gently enlarged, remodeled, renovated
and fitted with fine plate glass win
dows until the Rohrman store now
presents as neat an appearance as
any store in the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Moving to Pendleton.

Ben F. Ogle, the prominent Athe-
ma rancher who recently sold his
holdings near that town to a group
of business men, who are going to di-
vide the land into small tracts, is
down from that place today. He is
making arrangements to move to the
county seat and expects to bring his
family down about May 20.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Back From Canada.

Ernest Knight returned last evening
from Canada, where he went few
months ago to reside. He was COM
PEELED to seek a lower altitude for his
health so sold out and came back.
He was accompanied as far as Walla
Walla by Herbert Ripper, who went
to Canda at the same time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Leonard Raby Dies suddenly.

Leonard Baby Dies Suddenly.
Lenore Margaret the four weeks
old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl
Leonard died suddenly this morning
about o'clock. The baby was taken
i'll yesterday, apparently with a cold.
When the physician was summoned he
pronounced the child as being in no
danger. The parents We're up with 1t
several times during the night but it
seemed to be getting along alright
when about o'clock this morning 1t
was discovered that the child was
dead. Funeral services will be con-
Quoted at the home, 71S Willow street,
tomorrow morning at 10 a. m. The
funeral services will be conducted by
Rev. w. L. Van Nuys, pastor of the
Presbyterian church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Library Onening Tonight.

Every citizen of Pendleton is in
vited to attend the house warming in
honor of the formal opening of the
free public library at the city hall this
evening from s o'clock until 10:S0.
In connection with the reception an
opportunity will be afforded all those
who wish to inspect the new city hall.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Mayor and Council Invite.

An invitation has been extended by
Mayor Murphy and the city council
to all residents of Pendleton, to at
tend the reception and house warm
ing at the new city hall tonight in
honor of the formal opening of the
free public library.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
At the Orpheum.

Program for May 9Th and 7th:
The Wood Choppers Child"
'The Little Shepherd of Tumbling
Run"
Robzart, novelty character artist.
Colyer Brothers, the worlds great
est club jugglers.
New illustrated song, sung by Miss
ViOletta.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
LAYING Stone.

Ity IIIS oIUIIV'
The first stone to be used in the
construction of the new Christian
church was laid yesterday afternoon
and the work is now being rushed aa
rapidly as it can be. Stone masons
have been at work for several days
and large supply of cut stone is
now available.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
A FACT PROVEN.
Should Convince Even the Most sIsep-
teal of It's Truth.

II there is the slightest doubt IN tn
minds Of any that Dandruff germs 10 no
exist, their belief Is compelled iy ~.
fact that a rabbit innoculated with th
germs became bald in six woeIs' tmr
1t must be apparent to any pcrsa.
therefore that the only prevention
badness i9 the destruction Of thu gerrr
which act IS successfully acco'npdfnr'
In one hundred per cent. OF c74os l.
the application Of Newbro's Herpirl6e
Dandruff Is caused by the aans
which causes badness and cau bs rro
vented with the same remedy
Herpicide.
Accept no aubstitute. "Df
cause you remove the effect
Sold b. leading drugois'g. few
stamps FOR sample to Tho re" a
Detroit Mich
One dollar bottles guaranteed.
A. G. Koeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
New Buss Team.

The Hotel Pendleton buss is being
drawn by a brand new team today.
The new equine acquisition to the no.
tel equipment is being greatly ad-
mired by Manager Brown and the re-
mander Of the hotel people.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
Books for Library.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 4. Tweedy and
daughter Mrs. Moffatt, presented the
library this morning with 55 volumes,
including a complete set of Chas
Dickens and Sir Walter SCOTS works
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06

Ill feet, the city's 12O feet. The to-
tai cost will be over 1000, but the
exact amount is not known as the
cost of the piers and abuttments will
depend upon the depth to which the
| contractors will be compelled to go
to reach bedrock.
The bids as they were presented
last evening are as follows:
City's Span.
]. H. Forbes Company of Caldwell,
Idaho: Bridge, $500; steel joists,
$3.50; concrete, per cubic yard, S12.50.
Northwest Bridge Co. of Portland:
Bridge, S4995; steel joists, S65; con-
crete, per cubic yard, S1S.
Columbia Bridge Co, of Walla Wal
la: Bridge, $47S4; steel joists, $3.50;
concrete, per cubic yard, $1O.5O
D. A. May of this city also put in
bid of $1O.5O per cubic yard for the
concrete work.
County's Span.
]. H. Forbes Co.: Bridge. $4,000:
jo!sts, $3.50; concrete, per cubic yard,
s12.75.
Northwest Bridge Co: Bridge.
s4495; joists, $500; concrete, per Gu
bic yard, s1S.
Columbia Bridge Co.: Bridge, s4.-
SS4; joists, 5000; concrete, per cubic
yard, $10.5O.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-06
ABOUT THE CITY

the Baptist church at 500 and 500
o'clock p. m.