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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
Residence of D. A. Collier at 326 Full
ton Street Caught Fire Under
Library Floor From
the Crate.
DOG AWOKE THE FAMILY
Telephone Wires and Gas Meter Burn.
ed Out From the Blaze Which
Looked Like Bad
One.

Between 1870 and 200 o'clock this
morning general alarm was turned
in from the d. A. Collier residence al
1926 Fulton street where bad blaze
that had started in the cellar beneath
the residence was in progress and was
eating its way to the first floor when
the department arrived The alarm
was turned in at 1850
By the barking OF a dog which was
in the house during the night, the
occupants of the residence were prob
ably saved from suffocation as the
house had filled with smoke and ev.
cry room was filled with the gases
formed by the burning wood which
had started in the cellar.
A fire had been left in the CRATE
when the family had retired for the
night and 1t is thought that from this
cause the joists directly beneath the
crate had caught fire from being
scorched and finally springing into
blaze. A number of large empty
packing boxes which were in the cell
lar caught fire and spread to the 9TH
er joists and the floor had caught be-
meath the library and was burning
fiercely when the department arrived.
A line of hose was laid from Fourth
and Fulton and from the plug at Third
and Morgan street One line of hose
was used and entrance to the cellar
was gained through an outside uoor
after a window on the south side Of
the house leading to the cellar had
been broken and a steady stream play
ed on the burning boxes and other
infamable material stored around the
furnace and beneath the library CRATE.
The chief damage was from the
smoke that filed every part of the
large residence and the floor of the Ii
brary was badly burned. No damage
resulted from water being thrown
which was chiefly played on the fire
IN the cellar and carried off by the
drains.
Both telephone lines were burned
out and the members of the family
could not have been awakened in this
manner and the alarm was g.yen by
the dog which barked loudly and
| awakened them
Both ends of the gas metre were
burnt off and the pipes had to be ptlg-
ged to prevent the spreading of gas
through the residence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
a Waterless Bath.

What do you Think" said the man
curious, Il cleaned my face to-day
with vacuum cleaner. 1t just takes
the skin and pulls it so you can hard
ly get away The man who operates
one told me that he went over his
face and clothing every night when
he got through his work and felt as
fresh as daisy. OF course, he takes
off the thing he uses for floors and
walls. ! believe I'll start fad-tak
ing waterless baths"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
Splendid Work.
For the saving Of the Collie

For the saving of the Collier resi-.
dence this morning from the ravages
of the flames Chief Anderson and his
flremen deserve great credit for had
the fire been allowed to reach other
rooms and not been confined to the
underside Of the library floor, the
large home might have been in ruins
tais morning. 1t was one of the
prettiest pieces of work ever perform
ed by the department and the men OF
the department are being congratulate
ed today for their good work in saw
ing the home from destruction.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
a Happy Success.

To say that the wedding of these
two amiable young people yesterday
was the browning feature of the fall
celebration and one Of the happiest
events that has occurred in Keokuk in
many day, would be putting it mild.
The large crowd was pleasant and
good natured and everything was nice
ly carried out. Mr.. and Mrs. Cham
bers and the parents of the bride, Mr..
and Mrs. M. Rickert, of Hamilton,
wish to especially thank the citizens
of Keokuk, through the medium of The
Gate City, for the many courtesies
extended at yesterdays pretty affair,
especially the directors of the cele-
bration.
They Jared exceedingly we'll, being
the recipients of many useful pres
ents with which they can take UP
housekeeping through the generosity
of Keokuk merchants and others.
A box of staple articles that are
highly appreciated is the presentation
by the Libby-McNeill packing COM
pany of case of food speciality,
canned meats, California fruits, evap.
GRATED milk and other necessaries.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08

companied by the minister were driv-
en- to the hotel. Later Mr.. and Mrs.
Chambers left for Hamilton where at
six o'clock at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Rickert, a
bountiful wedding supper was spread
which was attended by thirty-five
guests, relatives and near friends of
the bride and groom.
The Rickert residence was prettily
decorated with the street fair colors,
purple and white, which gave charm
ing appearance to the large dining
room where the guests made merry
and showered congratulations on the
newly welded couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers were the
recipients of many handsome and
useful presents from friends aid rel
atives.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
A Wife's Reply.

A certain retired capitalist of Birm'
ingham is in the habit of referring tc
the wife of his youth in the presence
of his second wife. One day recently
he INDUCED in this form of reminis
cence more than usual and his wife
ventured mild protest. "Pshawn
he said, there is no use of you be
ing angry" 1T isn't that" she replied
I'm sorry missed you at your best.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
TWO DEGREES OF
DIVORCE GRANTED
Mrs. Edith M. Warner and Mrs. Net
tie Davis Granted Legal Sep
aration in District
Court.
THE BANK CASE TODAY
Citizens Mutual Bank VS.. o. O. New.
berry Argued Before Judge
Withrow-other Matters
Disposed of.

With the opening of this mornings
session of the district court the first
matters taken up were the divorce
suits of Mrs. Edith NJ Warner and
Mrs. Nettie Davis. DEGREES we're
granted in both cases. The case of
Citizens Mutual Bank of Donnellson
VS.. O. o. Newberry was then taken up
journment.
The first named divorce suit was
one filed only recently by Mrs War
ner, who seeked to secure legal sep
aration on the statutory grounds of
such cruel aid inhuman treatment as
to endanger her life. On the stand
she testified that he choked her and
to other allegations named in the pc
tition. Her sister Mrs. Kenner, testi-
fled as to the defendants demeanor
about the house and home including
! the faults that he drank. Swore and
cursed. The plaintiff was represented
| by Hughes and McCoid and the de.
fendant by William Ballinger. No de.
| Tense was made
Mrs. Nettie Davis sought to secure
legal separation on the grounds Of
desertion. The plaintiff on the stand
| testified as to their marriage, hia
departure on May after drawing his
wages Saturday night, and as to his
general conduct about the house. Sac
| stated that he very seldom retI1rned
home until 10 o'clock at night. The
plaintiff was represented by Attorne.
D. F. Miller, but the defendant was
not represented.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
ClOthCraft
Au-WOOl Clothes

Each CloAeraf suit or overcoat
carries Signed Guarantees CT
antee that means business and pro-
ftets you against disappointment.
Each suit is guaranteed to last
long and tolook aslong asst lasts.
How much good is a suit to you
if, after it's couple of months old,
it loses its style and looks seedy"
and 'baggy3"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08

c. r. Kluger. the Jeweler, 1860 Vir
ginia Ave, indianapolis, Ind, writes:
Il was so weak from kidney trouble
that / could hardly walk hundred
feet Four bottles of Foleys Kidney
Remedy cleared my complexion, cured
my backache and the irregularities
disappeared, and can now attend to
business every day and recommend
Foley's Kidney Remedy to all suf
ferers, as it cured me after the doc.
tors and other remedies had failed
Wilkinson & Co., j. F. Kiedaisch &
Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
An UntimeIy Blaze.

The fire early this morning at the
Collier residence was very deplor.
able one especially so on account OF
the body of the late George B. smythe
having to be removed to the residence
OF Asaph Buck across from the Collier
residence and from where funeral ser
vices were held this morning. The
fire was an unfortunate affair espec.
tally on this account as services were
to have been held this morning at ten
O'Clock from the Collier residence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
How About a Guarantee
With This Suit?'

Just try that question on the salesman the next
time you are looking at new suit.
Ask him if it is strictly Atwood, Is the coat
front will keep from breaking, if the suit will
40ear and will absolutely hold and keep its shape
and style.
Then ask him for Guarantee Guaranteem
paper ard signed. If you don't get it, come to
us and look at
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08

That's what any part-cotton suie
will do. But no Clotheratf suit
will do that.
And these all-wool Ciotievaf
Clofhes sell at the same prices as
part-cotton clothes-$10 to SIS.
Every man who has seen these
wonderful clothes is delighted. You
will be too, Come in and see then
today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
Groom We'll Known.

Carl Chambers, the happy groom of
yesterday, is the well known and high
ly respected electrician of the Gem
theatre. He, like his bride, is from
hamilton, and is we'll and favorably
known.
The public takes this means of
wishing both he and his bride every
success and happiness in their we'd
ded life and welcome them to Keokuk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
keokuk their Home.

All Keokuk will be glad to welcome
the Chambers to Keokuk, for this is
to be the home of the bride and
groom, Mr. Chambers having pur-
chased residence for he and his
wife at Tenth and Des Moines stree
where after weeks honeymoon, they
will go to housekeeping.
The bride is the charming and at
tractive daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Rickert of Hamilton. She was born
and reared in that city and for herself
has won a host of frienda and admir-
ers through her sweet hap, disposi-
ton. Of all autumn brides, none
fairer and sweeter could be found than
Miss Rickert was yesterday.
Her parents were married in Keo-
kuk over forty years ago and at enc
time were well known Keokuk res
dents. They are among the most
highly respected citizens of Hamilton
and are well known in this locality.
lit was especially pleasing to them
/ that the Fiftieth Iowa regimental band
should lead the way of the bridal
march yesterday afternoon for at one
time, it will be remembered, Mr..
Rickert was member of this musical
organization, at the time when he and
his wife We're married in Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
Mock Duck Eau.

The mock duck egg SO commonly
seen in Chinatown is coated with a
mixture Of lime, clay, spices and rice
husk, which excludes air. After many
moons the yolk turns dark green or
black The older and blacker the bet
ter it is, according to the Chinese
taste. It never is absent from great
ceremonial dinners, boiled.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08

Wapello citizens have organized a
company and will start button
factory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
Insurance Covers Loss

Tae damage ocasioned by the fire
is fully covered by insurance. Most
of the damage done was caused by the
smoke with which the residence was
filled
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08

The Use of Sorrow and Trouble.
But for some sorrow and trouble we
should never know the good there is
about us.-Dickens.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08

MELISSA:
| The only -four I ever had any luck With
10 Gold Medal Flour. I4rcrNnA
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
Marriage Yesterday Afternoon Of Mr..
Chambers and Miss Rlckert
Was a Pretty and
Happy Affair.
RING SERVICE WAS USED
Thousands Saw the Marriage Yester
day Afternoon at Three O'Clock
Of the TWO Hamilton
Young People.


Between ten and twelve thousand
people is the estimate of the immense
crowd which witnessed the wedding
at Third and Main streets yesterday
afternoon. 1t was with great difficulty
that the wedding party in the two
carriages wended its way down the
crowded thoroughfare, solid mass
of interested humanity, ladies and
children, old and young, and thous-
ands of men and boys anxious to get
a peep at the autumn bride and groom
as the carriage passed. 1t was great
task for the officers to clear the way
to permit the passing of the carriages,
so eager were those along the way to
get close to the carriage.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
A Happy Bride.

Seldom has there ever been seen g
sweeter, happier little bride than Miss
Rickert was yesterday, and after the
ceremony when being requested to
turn to the crowd, she graciously
bowed to the right and left and snlil.
ed prettily upon the many who were
present
The brides dress was OF white
material with hat to match and from
bencath her dress peeped two dainty
Suede slippers. She carried a shower
boquet of marguirites.
The groom was neatly attired in g
blue suit and was a handsome at
tendant OF his fair young bride.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
Ring Presentation,

When the bridal party reached
Sixth and Main is the march to the
platform at Third the carriages were
stopped for a brief moment and the
bride was presented with the hand
some bridal ring on silver tray by
Mr.. Renaud, Keokuk's we'll known
jeweler.
The marriage was happy affair for
the gay crowd and all entered into
the spirit and good will of the affair
which can easily be said, was the
chief drawing card of Keokuk's
twelfth annual free fall celebration.
Reception Followed
After the wedding, the bridal couple
descended from the platform and ac.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-08
The Weddino.

Shortly after two o'clock yesterday
afternoon, the bridal party met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Lotion at
1916 Exchange street where they
were pleasantly entertained until
time for carriages. Thu carriages
containing the bride and groom and
attending party were met at Four
teenth and Main streets WI ere headed
by the Fiftieth Iowa band. the march
down Main street was begun. In thu
first carriage were chairman of the
finance and special feature committee,
Ed S. Lotion, and representatives OF
the press, Messrs. Cortes Maxwell,
Ray f. Garrison and Bert Thompson.
The second carriage contained the
bride and groom-elect, Miss Gertrude
Rickert and Mr.. Carl Everett Cham
bers, the minister, Rev. Mr.. Ackles.
and President James r. Roberts of
the celebration. 1t was with difficulty
that the platform at Third and Main
streets was reached on account of the
crowds.
The bridal party was assisted to the
platform and the young couple intro
duced by Ed. S. Lotion. Then in the
presence of the thousands. the sol.
en,n words, pronouncing the happy
young couple husband and wife we're
spoken by Rev. NJ S. Ackles, the
simple ring ceremony being used.
After the marriage, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chambers received the hearty con.
CALCULATIONS OF all who were present
on the platform with them and the
Joyous shout that went up from the
crowd. signified their good wishes for
the future happiness of the bride and
groom.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 2.-President
Taft would have young men of America
stay on the farvm with its plenty and
certainty, rather than decide on life
in the city. Mr.. Taft indicated his
sentiments in this respect in an ad-
dress at the state fair here yesterday.
eve must admit" he said, "the oc-
cupation of the farmer is among one or
two of the most independent occupa-
tions that go to make this country
great-and a state which is great be-
cause of it is entitled to recognition as
typifying Americanism in the highest
degree.
"We have arrived at time in the
development of this country and the
world when old methods of agriculture
must be discarded, if we would keep up
with the procession. Land is becom-
ing too valuable to treat it in the old
wasteful way. l am glad to note Mis-
sissippi has one Of the best agriculture
institutions in the country.
Here you have been able to restrain
that tendency of your young men to
come into cities and live in tenements,
in order that they may be where the
wheels 60 round. If were advising a
young man as to his future profession
| should say to him there probably is
greater opportunity for real reward in
the profession of agriculture than in
any other"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON, D. 6.
PROSPERITY MOVES CARS.
Improving Business Keeping Railroad
Facilities Taxed.

Washington, Nov. 4.-Prosperity has
arrived, according to statement issued
by the bureau of statistics of the de-
partment of commerce and labor.
During September the business Of the
country and the volume of freight cars
reached proportions which excelled
those Of the same month last year. In
fact, the bulletin declares that, while
the number of idle cars at the end of
last month had not altogether disap.
peared, there were indications that a
car shortage would quickly develop.
These improved conditions are most
pronounced in the coal and iron trades.
The movement of lumber also was some
what heavier.
There was a decided slump in. the re-
ceipts of grain and -four at the four
leading seaports, and receipts of grain
at ID Of the principal interior markets
likewise were below the aggregate for
September, 1908.
A similar condition is uncovered in
the shipment of packing house prod
ucts from Chicago, the. chief slump be-
ing on canned meats, which show loss
Of 45 per cent.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
TAMMANY GAINS VICTORY.
Elects Mayor of New York, but Loses
Control of Funds.

New York, Nov. 3.-Tammany elect
ed another mayor of Greater New York
yesterday, but lost its grip on city
finances. William J. Gaynor, of Brook
lyn, swept the five boroughs to victory
as mayor by at least 10000 plurality
defeating Otto T. Barnard, Republican
Fusion, and William R. Hearst, indie
pendent.
He failed, however, to carry his ticket
with him, and the Republican Fusion
forces will control absolutely the board
of estimates and apportionment, which
will dsburse approximately $1,000,0OO
900 during the administration. This i:
more than half defeat for Tammany
for the control of the board of esti
mate was one of the principal issues OF
the campaign.
In addition, the Republican-Fusionists
elected Charles S. Whitman district at
torney of New York county. He de-
feated George c. Battle, Democrat, by
at least 10000 plurality, and John S,
Shea for sheriff over c. D. Sullivan,
Democrat, by approximately 10000.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
WARSHIP HAS SPEED.
Battleship North Dakota Is Fastest
Dreadnaught Afloat.

Rockland, Me-, Nov. 5.-The North
Dakota s screw standardization tests
over the Rockland measured mile course
today developed maximum speed of
22.23 knots, an average of 2l.833. Both
marks are in excess Of the best per-
formances of either her sister ship, the
Delaware, or the Bellerophon, the lead
ing Dreadnaught of the British navy.
In attaining this speed the turbine
engines of the North Dakota were
forced to the development of more
horsepower than has been reached by
any battleship afleat. A maximum Of
80, $50 horsepower was recorded, while
$3.50 horsepower was, the mean
amount. The maximum number of rev.
olutions of her nickel composition pro-
pellers was 2S6 minute. 1t was found
that 263 revolutions in this time were
sufficient to maintain the contract speed
of q knots.
The North Dakota by her perform
ance today takes precedence as gen
eral frst-class battleship. The figures
recorded today surpass those of any
other Dreadnaught. There is but one
such battleship afloat the attainments
of which may exceed those of the
North Dakota. This is the Neptune,
just launched for the British navy. The
Neptune, however, will have to attain
figures much in excess of specifications
to accomplish this. The Belierophon,
of the British navy, has made but 22.l
knots.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
PRIVATE CAPI TAI FAVORED.
Government Will Allow individuals to
Build Malheur Project.

Washington, Nov. 2.-Secretary Bal
linger, in response to telegraphic in
quiries from Oregon, has declared
that the government cannot build the
Malheur irrigation project because it
has no available funds. This leaves
the project at the disposal of private
enterprise, if still desirous of under
taking it's construction.
1t is understood that ii the money
could be had, Secretary Ballinger would
authorize the construction of this pro-
ject Immediately, but the condition of
the reclamation fund is such that there
will be no money available for at least
a year, and perhaps for longer per-
iod.
1t is the understanding of the de-
partment that private enterprise
stands ready to build this project, and
if practical private project, accept
able to landowners, is undertaken,
there will be no opposition from
Washington.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
PELLAGRA GAINING GROUND.
New Disease Declared to Be More
Serious Than Hookworm.

Columbia, S. c., Nov. 4.-"While we
regard Mr.. Rockefeller's princely gift
for the eradication of the hookworm at
its true value, we say $1,000,000 for the
battle against the disease of pellagra
would be far more valuable.'
Thus spoke E. J. Watson, South Car
olina S commissioner of agriculture, in
addressing the national conference on
pellagra, which opened here today.
DR.. George c. Zeller, superintendent
of the state hospital for the insane,
Peoria, H., believed the country is
threatened with a national scourge. The
discovery of pellagra in the Peoria
hospital was made August last, since
which time numerous cases have been
diagnosed as pellagra, many of the
patients having died.
Pellagra as a national health problem
was the subject of an address delivered
by Assistant Surgeon General Kerr of
the United States public health and
marine hospital service.
"The problem of pellagra in Europe
and in the new world is in some re
spects analogous to beri beri in the
Orient, - said DR.. Kerr. s'Both dis
eases are held to be associated with
the consumption of important articles
of diet, but are capable of becoming
veritable scourges among the people
where they become epidemic.'
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-11-11
JOHNSON IS DEFEATED.
Four Times Mayor of Cincinnati, Loses
Out at Polls.

Cleveland, Nov. 3.-Tom L. Johnson,
for four terms mayor of Cleveland, was
defeated yesterday by Herman c.
Baehr, Republican, county recorder. I'm
official returns from pproximately half
the city indicated that Baehr's plurality
over Johnson was at least 1000, and
might run to 5000.
Johnson early conceded his defeat
by 1900. With him probably went the
bulk of the Democratic ticket, those
councilmen who have been conspicuous
in their support of the street railways
programme suffering most.
Herman Baehr, the first Republican
to be elected mayor Of Cleveland in ten
years, declared that his election was
due to dissatisfaction of the people with
the methods of handling city business.
The mayor, in conceding his defeat,
announced that he would be a candidate
for mayor two years hence. Rumors
that he would remove to New York
were denied by his friends, but Johnson
did not comment on them.