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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26

highest grade materials and then
have the work done in a workmanlike
manner. A house built on the sand
will not stand. Let both the mater
ials and the foundation be Of the
everlasting rock kind"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26
care Should be Taken.

Continuing the engineer said: "You
and are at fault just as the whole
people here are at fault. We should
insist that those in authority use ex-
IRENE care in the selection of ma
terials. When it comes to reconstruc-
ton Of the bridge every citizen owes
| it to himself, the city ana the cause
| to see that those in power demand the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26
DR.. CORAL r. ARMENTRouT
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Ofiice-Y. M. G. A. Building. Resi-
dence 912 Fulton street Office hours:
10 to a. M; 2 to 4 p. H.: evening
hours by appointment. Iowa phone,
529sY, and Hub. phone 2092, Office
phone Residence phone, Iowa 12-M;.
HUI S515.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26

deliver an address in behalf of the
state and Commander J. G. Milliman
will respond In behalf OF the G. A. R
and kindred societies.
{ On Wednesday, the second day Of
the encampment, there is to be a
great parade. Of the Grand Army, es-
corted by a battalion Of the Iowa Ma
.tional Guard. and loaded by the Fifty
sixth Regimental band and the drum
and fife corps. In the evening there
is to be a general camp fire at the
armory presided over by Capt. Geo. s.
Ringland, Fort Dodge. Addresses will
be made by Hon. w. S. Kenyon, OF
Fort Dodge. Hon. S. F. Prouty, of Des
Moines, Col. w. p. Hepburn, Hon. Rob
ert Cousins, Hon. ]. P. Conner and
Hon. Geo. D. Perkins.
w. r. c. Convention.
The twenty-sixth annual convention
OF the Department Of the Iowa Won
ans Relief Corps, will be held at thu
same time as the G. A. R. encamI
ment. Arrangements have beer
made to accommodate all who may at
tend and the Fort Dodge ladies ar,
planning something good. An exten
siye program has been prepared ant
meetings will be held independent 0
the G. A. r. encampment.
Fort Dodge is good place to go an,
visitors during this encampment ar
promised the best time ever enjoye
at any previous gathering Of the de
partment. Ever. veteran Of the Civ.
war will want to attend this encaml
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26
Death ENDED
Her SUFFERING
|, 4 Early Hour This Morning
occurred the Death q
Miss Annie English
Collier.
FUNERAL roMoRRow
FUNERAL TOMORROW
". VA. Brought Back Home From
california This Month For
Il Final Meeting With Her
Relatives.

A early hour this morning oc-
.r =, the death Of Miss Annie Eng
III III Collier, who had patiently sui
ssred for great many years as 9 re-
solt Of paralysis and who had been
Srourht home from California by her
s,other lust few days ago, that she
Mint see her brothers and sister
sgain.
M invalid for the past twelve years.
Mas Collier had suffered great pain,
MI her bright, sunny disposition had
asserted itself at all times and under
Il, circumstances and she was pa
liant and loyable during all OF the
time.
Twelve years ago, while living IN
cal,fornia. she was partially paralyzed
Z the result of fall and had been an
Invalid ever since. Recently she suf-
fered another stroke and became even
more helpless.
rxpressing d desire to return to
Eeokuk which had been her home, her
brother, D. A. Collier went west and
brought her here early in May, &C,
companied by her faithful nurse. Mrs.
. Stellway.
Soon after the pleasure Of seeing all
| Uf her dear ones again, she gave up
| LII struggle and this morning at 500
o'clock her tired body was released
from all suffering and she sank into .
peaceful and Anal sleep.
Born In Ohio.
The deceased was born February 90
1874. near Columbus, Ohio, and whcH
thirtc, years Of age came to Keo
kuk to make her home with the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Collier.
She attended the public schools and
also attended college at Monmouta
I'LL, where she graduated.
She was member Of the West
\ minister Presbyterian church and
44harter member Of the Chapel Funt
society of that church.
About sixteen years ago, she wen
to California to live.
The following brothers and sister
survive: J. w. Collier, D. A. Collier
George F. Collier, Charles Cox Collier
Mrs. George Delaplaine, Miss Eliza
beth Collier.
The funeral is to be held tomorro,
morning at 10 o'clock at the Collie
home, No. los High street Friends {
the family are invited to attend tn
services at the house. The burial
to be private.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26
PHYS. CLANS.
DR.. q q sMlfh

DR.. r. c. SMITH
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and Residence: 80 Main street.
second floor.
Office Hours: 10 to IL a. M: to 4
p. r.; to p. IL.
Iowa phone. CAB.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26
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Use Gold Medal Flour for your pastry
GERALDINE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-26

Similar low rates to thousands {
other points throughout the West an
Northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
HOUSE GIVES TAFT
AUTOS TO RIDE IN
Democrats in House Object to Such Plans, and Unload
Oratory to Prove Equine Transportation
Best For President.

Dcspite hls dissemination TO do so.
Presfdent-eIect Taft may be compelled
to inHict his great weight upon the light
thoroughbreds which now occupy the
executive stables.
Democrats I'm the House today showed
q disposition TO agree with the Senate
and to knock out of the urgency de-
fcfeucv bin the item carrying $4,000
for the purchase and maintenance Of
automobiles to be used by the next
President
The difference OF opinion developed
when Chairman Tawney OF the. Appro-
priation Committee asked unanimous
consent that the House disagree to the
Senate amendment, and also ask for
the appointment Of d conference com
mittee.
Immediately half dozen Democrats
We're ON their feet shouting for recogui-
tiou for tho purpose of talking about the
method OF transportation that the next
President viii be permitted to use
MT. Tawney fearing that all of the
House amendment would be stricken
out succeeded I'm having a conference
committee appointed for all the Senate
amendu 1ts except that providing for
autOmoD les and then by unanimous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02

consent gave the minority q chance 10
debate the disputed amendment
Champ Clark said he would not at
tempt to dictate tot President Taft what
kind OF a vehicle he should ride IN, but
that he would oppose any proposition
to give him both horses and autOm0-
biIes.
Mr.. Sims Of Tennessee deplored any
action which would result IN the pur-
chase OF automobiles. nd The operation
of them upon the streets OF the District
OF COlumbi thereby endangering the
lives of citizens.
Mr.. Mann of Illinois asked Mr. Sims
If Sc would not be a good proposition &c
purchase a squad of Tennessee mules
for the President-eleCe. The gentleman
from Tennessee disclaimed any intention
of working IN behalf of the mules trad
ers OF his native State.
Mr.. Olmstead finally quieted NIr. Sims.
who can easily equal the weight Of
Judge Tart
Il would ask the gentleman from Ten
nessee," said Mr.. Olmstead, ''Whethe
ne would consider himself more danger
Gus to the people OF the District rid
ing in an automobile or praucing up
pennsylvania avenue on the back OF a
hgrseas''
Mrs. Shines acknowledged, all things
equal, he might better be transported
to the Capitol In the tonneau of an au-
tOmObile.
When the matter came TO a vote the
House decided by a vote OF 1S5 10 q to
disagree TO the Senate amendment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02

he was Herbert Ogden. Of Pittsburg,
and gave his a6e as twenty-five. He
said L. al Ogden was his father. The
witnesses were Miss Marian Graham
ana Mrs, z. II Boyd, the wife oe Jus
For several weeks. following Miss Ma
loneys elopment. with Clarkson. search
ers had a merry chase after the pair.
Whlcn led over two continents.
Found No Evidence.
It was reported that they had been
married in Montreal, but no evidence Of
this or any subsequent marriage was
found. From Canada Miss Maloney and
Clarkson went to Europe. Within a
short time Helen returned to her home.
in philadelphia
When the suit for the annuIIment Of
her marriage to Osborne came un Miss
Maloney said that Immediately after
they were married they and never lived
as man and wife.
On April 80. after a rather sensational
hearing before Justice Mccall, In New
York, the marriage was annuIIed
Iodays marriage was quietly ceIe-
bTated IN ST. GATHERINGS Church the
Rev. stephen NJ. Lyons officiating. The
full Catholic ritual was used. Only in
innate members Of the two families
were in attendance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
NOTHING TO SAY, ALL
MURPHY WOULD SAY
Tammany Chieftain Mum as a
Clam When He's
Ouizzed.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Charles r..
Murphy has returned 10 Tammauy
Hall, after an absence Of several weeks.
He was interviewed by a score Of men,
who desired to learn what the policy
Of Tammany's representatives in Con
gress and at Albany would be. Follow
ing is the interview with answers.
"Win Tammany favor real or a
hgurative revision Of the tarim at the
special session OF Congressg''
Nothing TO say"
win Tammany favor a direct prlm-
aTy law?"
Nothing 20 say"
'WuI you favor a law requiring the
Massachusetts form Of balICt2"
Nothing 10 say"
''Wil the TamWauy platform favor
construction OF the new subWays ia the
next city campaign" o"
Nothing 20 say
This IS about the coolest DAY We
have had il 80 not2'
Nothing to-yes, It IS pretty sharp"
Mr.. Murphy denied that he met RlcI4-
ard Croker in Savannah.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02

'tonhdenually I.u tell you something
AiaL gag ABOUT the weather is ali hmm
DuGi but don't quote me-"
~ nile all this was going on the vouuf~
Lpih enjoyed IDEAL skating today over
The Monument basin.
Few opportunities are given her. as.b
winter Tor skating enthusiasts to eufev
their sport. but there are MANY ready
TO take advantage of the chances that
are given and they were AN 01It 10
day Many department clerks took "a
day on 10 enjoy the fun, and there
were more tuah one case of "HoOkey''
charged ug against school chUdrrD.
But the bright sunshine and the are
thick coat OF Ice over the basin were
too much 90 resist
Crowd at Basin.
The Lrst skaters reached the uoud
soon after 9 o'clock and bv noon
there was pretty good CrOWd-evers-
BODY Ira good spirits, INC each fellow
looking out for The other IL occasion
demanded an through the afternoon
they skated abuut the basin, and III
is not unlikely that they viii continue
until dark
Chevy CEasc LaKa did not offer fg-
duCemehls u she yOuuE folk iu that
vicinity, but iIdny came into town to
enjoy day o. the Monument basin
Every thing seemed propiti0us for the
young Iolhs5 even the weather man
agreeing tu see that ir does not get
much "aTn.e" To-Day or tomorrow. There
VIII bee slight rise iu temyerature.
however, but not enough TO melt the ice
IHt leuFcfdl rcs $50 the weather man
says VIII mans around the - or 2G-de-
gree marx The sun Is going to keep
right along shining and so fugt eIin
your hands iu the pockets of ycfT. eyrasf
coat. whistle a tune and be glad you're
living.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
BIEBERS PENSION
IS AGAIN GUT OFF
Court of Appeals Reserves
Action Granting Writ
of Mandamus.

Sidney Bleber again loses his pension.
This time It is through a reversal ly
the Court OF Appeals, by Justice Van
Orsdel, Of the action of the Supreme
Court Of the District granting Mr.. BiebeF
a writ OF mandamus against the Dis
trlct Commissioners who had stricken
his name from the pension rolls.
Bieber, who was q District fire mar
shal at the time OF the Baltimore fire,
claimed that he contracted an illness
through exposure when ordered there.
and was pensioned at $50 a month. At
the time OF the reorganization Of the
pension rolls. Bieber was cited to appear
for re-examination, which he refused
TO do. The Commissioners therefore
dropped his name from the rolls. He
then filed the petition for a writ OF
which was allowed by Chief
Justice Clabaugh Of the District Court.
aud reversed today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
SAYS SINGERS HAVE NO
BUSINESS IN BALLROOM
Sydney Lloyd Wnghtson, Head of Washington College
Of Music, Declares That Dancing Spoils All
Chances of the Prospective Nelba

The song and dance idea does not
appeal to Sydney Lloyd Wrightsou,
head OF the Washington College Of NIu-
sic, and hereafter pupils of that insutu-
ton must abandon one or the other. If
any young man or woman attending the
college wishes to become a singer. he
or she must eliminate the social whirls
so far as the dance is concerned. and
be wall flower or stay at home. If
said pupil wishes 20 shine on the ball
room floor, he says there can be no
future for him as a singer.
Mr.. Wrightson declared himself IN no
uncertain terms this afternoon In lee
ture before students of the school and a
group Of prominent musicins.
He said that q girl who attends a
dance is not f1t TO take a vocal lesson
for two days afterward. The statement
came in the nature Of a climax 10 the
fight which has been made by him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
GROUND HOG SAYS HE
IS BEING MADE GOAT
Sees His Shadow When He Comes Out This Morning
and All These Six Weeks of Bad Weather
Will Be Blamed on Him

The ground hog has o. large sized
crouch today
A Times reporter went over 10 the
White House lot this morning and had
talk with the ground hog. Tfe was
sitting at the door OF his hole and look
cd very sad. Laying down q book on
nature taking that he was reading, he
said.
There's the sun shining today, and ]
must stay in here six weeks longer. As
soon as I got outside this morning I
saw my shadow. i did want TO remain
out and gambOl around, but ] had 10
come back here. Afraid OF my shad-
OW? Shucksi How could Z stay out
without upsetting tradition. a ground
hog that knows his business and has
any self-respect isn't going 10 cast dis
credit upon the fame of his ancestors.
Don't you think it's pretty tough TO
have our weather depend on e. IJg?'
was asked, Indignantly.
Being Made Goat.
Yes, ! know it's pretty tough" said
he, with a pathetic look that made the
reporter sorry for speaking so HarshIy.
The weather depends on me, and what
i do depends upon the weather. / think
the weather man is making a goat out
OF me.
Hang it. we had a lot OF fine cloudy
days for weeks. and now when 7 want
just one L can't get IT, and his voice
shook with emotion.
Come on out suggested the scribe,
thinking of those six cold weeks ahead
Never mind your family pride. Think
of the poor shlveTlng public.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
GATUN DAM VISITED
BYPRESIDENT- T-ELECT
Asks Many Questions and
Expresses Satisfaction at
Engineers Reports.

PANAMA, Feb. Walking much OF
the way and asking inuumerable uues-
tiOns, President-elect Taft visited Cat
un dam, today. The accompanying en-
gineers explained I'm as simple terms as
possible the great scheme OF ste mining
the Chagres river, and Mr.. TAFT ex-
pressed great satisfaction with their re-
ports upon the conditions Of the huge
stone water wall
The PTesident-eTect took occasion to-
day TO express his keen satisfaction
over the administrative conditions as
be found them throughout the zone.
acting in his old capacity OF pacId-
Gator, Mr.. Taft today insisted that
Ricardo Arias, opponent Of Obaldla Iu
the last election, be invited to the din
ner TO be given By United States Min
ister Squiers. tonight
The AriaB and Obaldia factions have
long been at war iu the Canal Zone
the last general election was s1re-1are-
ed with cross disputes, evervtblpr, heinz.
charged from graft 10 cattle thievinc.
When the matter of invitations for
tonight, a dinner, was broached. Mr.
TAFT insisted that both political parties
In the zone be given equal showing.
lis wish Is being complied with.
The Panama house OF delegates TODAY
forwarded q CODY OF their ree0Il1+fon
passed Yesterday to heir representa-
uves In Washington.
The resolution deplored the recent at
tack OF Representative Raiuev i'm Con-
greSs upon President Obaldia
Lieut.. Col. George w. GoefhaIs
chairman u the Isthmiau Canal Com
mission and chief engineer, todav re-
iteraJed his statement that naval yes
sells viii sail through the lock canal
by January ], 1915"
Ihe fact that the present plans for
the lock and dam al Gatuu are salts
factory 70 the visiting engineers has
greatly encouraged the people OF the
lanai zone, and the rear Of delay fa
the completion OF the work has bee-
relieved
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
PEACE IS ESSENTIAL,
SAYS COUNT KOMURA

TOKYO, Feb. THE friendship OF
Japan and the United States lis tru-
ditiOnal. and 1T is absolutely essential
that both maintain uuimpalred these
sentiments OF amfty and extend ano
strengthen them by every means" de-
clared Count KOmura. foroign minister
Of the empire In an address before the
lower branch OF the diet today
THE lOreEu policy OF this empire, d"
said Count hJmura. should have as an
object the maintenance of peace and
the development of national resources.
Notwithstanding tho perfect accord
which has always existed regarding the
aims OF the two countries In rue Far
East and tu the Pacific, it appears that
doubts have been entertained in some
quarters concerning the sincerity of the
intentions.
Exchange Of Notes.
"To remove this MISUNDERSTANDING the
two governments have deemed II advis-
able to exchange diplomatic notes Off
cialy announcing d common roIicv.
which / am confident viii be largely in
sTumeutal Ia preserving the TepOse Of
the Orient.
with regard to- the question of Ieris-
lau0u UEfayOrdbie 10 the Japanese now
pending IU the California Legislature.
the imperial government is reIvinr or
the sense OF justice of the American
people together with the friendly disDo-
sitiou.
The Federal Government fs confident
that the confusion viii not lead 10 in
JenaJiOnal complications
Japan being, therefore, on cordial
Continued on Fifth Pagel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
TRIAL OF CALHOUN
REOPENS IN FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. with no
prospect OF completing even a temper
ary jury this week, the trial Of Patrick
J. Calhoun opened today with eight tenn
porary Jurors occupying the box.
Al entire days examination OF over a
score Of veniremen failed 10 add ono
member to the jury.
In contrast. six jurors were perma-
nently accepted and one. temporarily, IN
the trial OF former Supervisor NJ. III.
CoTey. charged with accepting a brtbe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02

lately for proper b-eathiuE-a condition
which can only be attained ne
declares. through proper living and eN-
eIcise. Referring TO the harm which is
caused by dancing he said.
Il am strongly opposed TO dancing
My reason for making this statement Is
that the atmosphere in a ball room Is
far from healthy and this form Of eEer-
else is always OF course, taken in the
evening, when IL is an eNeTtiOu, and Is
often continued until the early hours OF
the morning. The exercise is strenuous
in the extreme, and is taken at a time
when the average student should be en-
jOying her beauty sleep.
The fascination of this pernlcious
habit always leads a pupil into over
doing and / have never yet known a
pupil attending dance at night who
was 1T for a lesson for two days after
ward.
Il do not wish you to think I have
any narrow minded prejudice on this
subject. I am simply speaking OF It as
a form of exercise that is INJURIOUS in
more ways than U..S"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
KILLED
IN HIS RESIDENCE

NEVVORK. n. j., Feb. 2-Lyiug in a
pool OF blood which had flowed from a
bullet hole through his right eye, Frank
Wilhelm. a contractor and real estate
operator. was found dead last night in
the basement of his home. That he had
been murdered was demonstrated when
the rigid police examination Of the
house and premises failed to reveal d
weapon by which the man might have
taken his own life.
The police are looking for an italian
who Mrs Wilhelm says had threatened
her husbands g life two weeks ago. say
Ing that unless money due him on back
wages was paid he would kin Wilhelm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
STAGE HANDS ORGANIZED

NEW YORK, Feb. 2-In expectation
OF trouble between the vaudeville actors
ana theatrical managers Ia this city.
samuel Gompers has effected an agree
ment between the Actors National Pro
tective Union and the Electrical yv,,.I--
ers' and stag Mechanics Unions. so
that In the event % the substitution or
moving pictures for vaudeville during
a strike. the electrical workers and
stage hands VIII come 10 the assistance
or the actors by EoiuG on strike.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-02
WEATHER REPORT.

The Storm persists on the north Pa
sine coast
Low temperatures continue iu the At
Iantic and gulf States, although there
has been a considerable recovery since
Monday morning over tile remainder
of the country temperatures have gen
orally risen and are above the seasonal
average.
The weather viii be fair tonight and
Wednesday iu the East and South. eE-
cept in western New York
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light west TO southwest.
Steamers departing today for Eu-
ropeau ports VIII have light westerly
winds. with fair weather t. the Grand
Banks.
FORECAST FOR THE DISTRICT.
Fair, slightly warmer tonight Wed
nesdays fairs light south 20 southwest
winds