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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
LOCAL

Choice of people for William D. Stephens
as candidate for mayor to succeed Harper Is
unanimous and loud cheers greet the selection
Woman of many names charged with OBJ
tanning money falsely produces as evidence
letters from alleged victim in which writer
displays ardent love for his correspondent.
Bids for erection of three buildings at county
hospital are opened and taken under advise
ment by board Of supervisors.
Judge refuses decree of divorce in Berchtold
case, but retains jurisdiction in order to de-
eide on disposal of children.
Mayor of Denver is on tour of inspection in
west and arrives in Los Angeles.
Vacher family again will be given charge of
dog catching if Humane Animal league does
not stop quarreling.
City will delay purchase of fire alarm boxes
until report of system is received from
committee appointed to investigate.
New police inspectors bond is approved but
auditor notifies him his pay will not begin for
two weeks
Woman secures divorce because of alleged
cruelty Husband tries to justify conduct by
declaring wife permitted dogs to sleep in
family bed.
Council bars city auditor by resolution from
taking active part in examination allowed by
law of books of utility companies, in order to
ascertain accuracy of statements made in re-
ports to city.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-02-02
COAST

Long missing boy found drowned at st.
Helena. Cal.
willis of Redlands introduces bill in state
legislature to abolish prize fights.
Judicial committee of legislature favor
ably reports Drew's anti-Japanese bill
Race track bill due for third reading today.
Stock quarantine lifted from Riverside
county, but placed Los Angeles and
other Southern California counties where
cattle are shipped.
Calhoun's trial in San Francisco charac-
terized by numerous verbal clashes.
Six jurors accepted for trial Of former
Supervisor COffey of San Francisco, accused
of accepting bribe.
Legislature of Nevada denounces Japan
ese as parasites, critieises President Roose-
Welt and urges California's legislature to
enact anti-Japanese bills
Two men meet death from crossed wires
in Tacoma.
Police find two men dying from wounds
inflicted by footpads in San Francisco
Three masked men rob big saloon in Gold
field.
Tomb of General Grant closely guarded
in New York for reasons not given.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
MANY ATTENDED
CASINO OPENING
Rain Last Night Did Not Prevent this
Attendance of Large Number
to Witness Opening Play.

The Casino, Keokuk's popular sum
mer theatre opened last evening with
good house in spite of the inclement
weather. which brought with 1t a
heavy down pour of rain.
Louis J. Pinski, manager of the Ca
sino, has engaged the Virginia JEFF
fries operate company for two
weeks stand in this city and the OPEN
ing bill last night was witnessed by a
large crowd, which turned out in spite
of the rain.
THAT Gal June" was the title Of the
play. which is said to be the greatest
western comedy-drama ever written
and was highly enjoyed by the audi
ence last evening.
Between the three acts of the play.
high class vaudeville and speciality
acts were introduced by members of
| the company. which we're highly enter
tanning. The songs sung, are the lat
est and the monologues and dancing
are high class specialties.
Many people are of the opinion that
/ the casino is damp during "a rainy
evening like 1t proved to be last night,
but the inside of the comfortable the
atre was perfectly dry and coy and a
pleasant evening was enjoyed by the
many who attended the grand opening
or the summer play house.
A two weeks engagement viii be
played here by the present company
and the management has booked fol
futures, number of the best vaude
vile companies on the western cir
4 cult.
The show this evening will com
mence at eight o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
CITY NEWS

Harry Taylor, the negro who has
been in the city jail for several days
past, was found guilty Of assault and
battery on Ed. South in the superior
court this morning and sentenced to
ten days, the sentence to be RENTED
upon the payment Of $40. He has paid
hale the fine already and the rest Is
forthcoming. Taylor was arrested
with the colored men shooting craps
Saturday evening in Burrows Row.
E. w. Pierce, secretary of the Y.
M. G. A. had a caller yesterday in the
person of former friend of his, L.
H. Fox, general secretary Of the Ke-
nosha, Wis. association.
The Hon. ]. G. LAWS and family
of Des Moines were in the city today,
arriving yesterday afternoon.
There is quite valuable dog at
the police station. a Scotch collie
which was picked up by one Of the Of
e.cers and is being held until the own
er calls.
R. e. Chamberlin of the Y. M. G.
A. is on a months vacation.
A marriage license was issued to-
day to John R. Irwin and Florence ".
tombstone.
"A lawn social is to be given by
st. Joseph's auxiliary at tha hospital
lawn on July 20.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
GEORGE CROMWELL
PASSED AWAY
Died Yesterday Afternoon at Mount
Pleasant After Serious illness
Of Six Months Duration.

Yesterday afternoon at the state
hospital at Mount Pleasant occurred
the death of George w. Crowell at the
age of forty-seven years. The deceas-
ed had been i'll for the past six
months. but during the past two
weeks his condition became worse and
he was taken to Mount Pleasant.
He was born in this city and is well
known by large number Of Keokuk
people, having resided here all his life.
He was employed at the Schmidt &
Sons Lumber company and had work
ed for that concern for some time.
He leaves to mourn his loss, be.
sides his wife, two daughters. Mrs.
Hattie Black of this city. Miss Vera
Crowell of Keokuk and two sons, both
OF this city, George and Thomas.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been made, owing to the Inn
probable conditions of the railroad al
the present time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
PERSONAL

Harold Trump OF Kahoka was in the
city yesterday visiting with friends.
w. w. Hegler. travelling freight e.
ent of the T., P. & W. with headquar-
tiers at Peoria was a visitor in the
city yesterday afternoon.
Hugh w. Green left this afternoon
for Chicago on business.
F. T. Hughes left this afternoon for
Chicago on business.
Mrs. James Hickey and daughter.
Miss Josie returned last evening from
Chicago after five weeks visit with
relatives in that city.
Rev. j. P. Stahi Of Davenport ar
rived in the city last evening and is
visiting with his parents.
H. c. Auwerda, travelling salesman
for M. e. Smith and Co., Omaha ar
rived in the city this morning, and
will visit for few days with home
folks.
Charles Stahl of Denver, Colo, is
visiting his parents n the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Leisy, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Sutton, Mr.. Heller, Fred
Weisemann and Master Chas. Weise-
mann returned home last evening from
Burlington on tho .'Red Wing
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rovane, Sr., left
| last evening for an extensive visit in
| California and the west.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
t5o Acres Of the Keokuk Canning
Company are Under Water
and Second Crop
Destroyed
LEvEE BROKE MONDAY
Thousands Of Other Acres are In
inundated, Making the Loss to
Crops Large
one.

w. J. Fulton. general manager of
the Keokuk Canning company stated
this morning that about $50 acres OF
the company's land which lies be-
tween Alexandria and the Des Moinss
river bridge was under water from
the rains that have continued almost
steadily since Sunday evening and the
second crop that was put in to replace
the one that was destroyed by the
rains of month ago, are under wa
ter and destroyed.
Mr.. Fulton could not state the
amount of damage done to this second
crop and the loss sustained from the
first crop. this morning, when seen by
representative Of this paper, but the
damage done to the tomato and corn
crops which were planted on the land
that is now under water will be great.
VIII Not RepIant.
II is too late to replant after the
water goes down and the land under
water viii remain idle this season un.
less late planting is made, is what
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
TODAY'S MARKETS.
Chicago Live Stock.

CHICAGO, July 7.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 10000, ten lower; beeves, $3.50
@725;' stockers, $350@5.20.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000, fair ten to
twenty-five lower; light, $7.20@7.85;
heavy s7.45@S.1o; pigs, s6.35@725.
Sheep-Receipts, 10000, ten to If
teen lower; natives. s3.OO@5.Oo;
lambs, $4f5@S.40.
New York Produce.
NEW YORK, July dressed poul-
try, dull, weak; live poultry, demand
good, unchanged.
Cheese-weaker.
Butter-quiet, firm; creamery extra
251s @25Ac; state dairy tubs, 20@25c;
imitation creamery firsts,22c.
Eggs-frm, nearbywhite fancy, $50
30c; mixed 251s @36c; fresh firsts to
extra fanciest, 221a @231sc.
New York Stocks.
NEW YORK, July 7.-Considerable
liquidation after the first few minutes
with declines in the many leading spec
ulative issues, with losses extending
in some cases more than point. Wa
bash issues showed decided heaviness
! The loss of a point was sustained in
4 Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
Rock Island issues are IN great de
mand. Governments unchanged
other bonds ctrong.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07

y is the easiest thing in the world
@ rid the house OF rats, mice. cock
reaches, waterbugs, ETC., by using the
old reliable stearns Electric Rat and
roach paste. which has been on the
market for thirty years.
Is ready mixed for use and as it
!. Y paste form, there is no powder
sy pioW away and get into food
see that every package bears the sig
1 . assure Of J, ]. Kearney, and then YOU
- get the genuine: the only guar.
ssed exterminator, the only one
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
a Hurry-Up Medicine.

Every housekeeper recognizes the
need of effective remedies to be USED
IL emergencies-when something -nusr
be done right away. Such remedy is
Perry Davis Painlsiller, for sprains ana
bruises, for strained muscles and for
the aches and pains resulting from
blows and falls. Burns and cuts are
instantly relieved by it and helped to
healing. Its mission OF mercy began
seventy years ago. 1t is used in all
countries and millions of bottles are
sold annually. There is but one Pain
killer, Perry Davis. Have you seen
| the new large 35c size?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
$50

At 8 o'clock this evening at the
tombstone residence will occur the
marriage OF Miss Florence v. john
stone, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. e.
a"hnstone, to Mr.. John R. Irwin, the
ceremony to be solemnized by Rev.
Rsc. McIlwain, rotor of st. Johns
Episcopal church. Mr.. Lattimer Good
rich VIII be the best man and Mist
Elizabeth tombstone the maid of hon
Or. Miss Mary Stephanie Kendrick OF
o. Louis, Mo-, will be the ring bearer
Only the relatives Of the bride and
groom will be present at the nuptials
The couple will take quite an exten
sive wedding trip to points Of interest
IN Canada.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
CITY NEWS

Earl bravo was locked in the
city jail today on warrant served by
Constable Leindecker.
The members of the Trinity Young
Mems Club will be entertained tomor'
row evening at the regular monthly
social meeting at the home of John
M. Elgin.
r. M. Kendrick Of st. Louis, here
to attend the Johnstone-Irwin wedding
was callerat The Gate City office this
morning. He was editor and city edi
tor Of the Gate City years ago and was
busy today calling on old friends who
were glad to see him. He returns to
st. Louis this evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
Died this Morning at His Residence,
11o1 High Street. After
Several Months
illness
WAS A BUSINESS MAN
Had Won Many Friends Through His
Quiet Retiring Manner and
Was Well Liked
by All.

This morning at his home 1101 High
street, occurred the death of George w.
Danford, respected citizen of Keo-
k'ik for many years and man we'll
known and liked by a large circle OF
friends whom he had won through
his retiring manners and unassuming
way.
Death today was due to lung trouble
from which he had been sufferer for
the past several months and his pass
ing away was not altogether unex-
pected by the members of his family.
He was born on the home farm
eight miles west Of Keokuk, Septem-
Der /, 1866, and has been a resident
of Keokuk and near Vicinity for many
years.
On February Goth, 1883 he was mar
ried to Fife NJ. Rogers, his wife by
whom he is survived and one son L.
G. Danford of this city survives him.
Two sisters, Mrs. R. c. Adams Of this
city and Mrs. A. j. Deming of Alexan-
dria, also survives him.
The deceased was consistent mem
her of the First Christian church OF
this city and was an active church
worker having been a member of that
house of worship for many years.
He was kind husband and low
| ing father and the members of his
| family have the sympathy of all In
their hour of sorrow.
Mr.. Danford for the past five years
has been salesman Of the Howard l.
Connable clothing establishment ant
in business and daily life was a man
conscientious, honest and upright II
all his dealings.
+ The funeral will be held tomorrow
afternoon at the family residence No
4 1l01 High street at 2 O'CLOCK, Rev. X
w. Lilley. pastor Of the First Chris
tian church being in charge of tn
services. Interment will be made a
Yellow Banks cemetery. Friends o
the family are invited to attend.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
I plan Of burlington Revealed Through
interpretations q HerrIn
Southern Railroad
Recently
TERMINALS ARE BOUGHT
First step Toward Building 600 Miles
Extension South Of the
Ohio Rivera Big
Move.

The report comes from Chicago that
the Burlington system will within the
near future make great extensions in
its lines, acquiring in some places
/ roads that are already in operation
and in others building new connections
with the ultimate view Of connecting
Chicago with the Gulf Of Mexico by q
direct route.
1t is announced that construction
plans Of far reaching Importance have
been received. the announcement COM
s3hg through the incorporation OF Me-
tropolis. H., Of the Herrin Southern
{ railroad, subsidiary of the Chicago,
{ Burlington and Quincy. This is but
an exI,nsion toward the building of
an extneson some 600 miles long
y south Of the Ohio river, and ultimate
" connecting Chicago with the gull
Z of Mexico by a tolerably direct route.
The Herrin Southern is capitalized
for $1O0, 900, and the incorporators are
Daniel willard, second vice pesident
Of the Burlington; F. E. Ward, gen
eral manager; j. M. Dering, chief
clerk to Mr.. willard; E. A. Howard
and L b. Larson, all Of Chicago.
While the statement that the Burling-
ton will build to the gulf is not Off
cialy confirmed by the officials OF the
road. it is stated on authority that the
plan Is under consideration. although
the details are yet undecided.
The present plans of the Herrin
Southern road are to build south fom
Herrin ILL.,, to the Ohio river at Me-
8tropolis. distance OF sfifty-seven
miles. 1t will then cross the Ohio
river and run. south probably TO Pads
2cah, KY.
The Burlington has already pur-
ychased a large amount Of property at
metropolis Tor terminal purposes ana
has liet ..he contacts tor the construc,
ton Of bridges. SO Mr. Bradford
ntates.
The Burlington now has an outlet
No the gulf Of Mexico in the Colorado
Southern, which was acquired several
months ago, but It is roundabout
way from Chicago. by way Of Denver,
and this is tho condition that the com
many soon such desires to change.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
RIVER APPROACHES
DANGER POINT
Rising About an Inch an Hour and
Has Risen Over Foot
Since Daylight.

The river is rising speedily and
there is no telling when it will stop.
The Des Moines is also running over.
These incessant rains are swelling it
to dangerous proportions and property
near the river is in great danger OF
destruction. If the rains do not cease
soon there is a question as to when
traffic will regain its normal state
and railroad men are beginning to wof-
ry over the conditions. All the crops
In the lowlands, south of here, are
practically destroyed, Should the
rain continue all week there will prob-
ably be some flood records broken.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07

When the stomach fails to perform
its functions the bowels become de-
ranged, the liver and the kidneys con-
gested causing numerous diseases. The
stomach and liver must be restored to
a healthy condition and Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets can be
depended upon to do it. Easy to take
and most effective Sold by Wilkinson
& Co. Pharmacy, ]. F. Kiedaisch 4
Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
KILLED HIS SIX
YEAR OLD BOY
Mistook Him For Burglar and Fired
Four Shots Which Proved to
be Fatal.

GALLON, Chic, July Fired Klopp
shot and killed his son Herbert, aged
six. early today in the belief that he
was a burglar. The mother heard foot
steps and believing her son couldn't
descend the stairs without falling, the
father was awakened. He heard steps
in the parlor and fired four shots when
the boy screamed. He died in his
fathers arms
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
CITY NEWS.

An excursion given by the Congre-
gational church of Quincy arrived in
the city this afternoon vita a large
crowd.
The apparatus of the fire depart
ment is to be increased by the addi-
ton of a horse and wagon for the
chief, who will be able to go to the
fires hereafter without having to ride
on the reel or chemical engine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
For Every Housekeeper
Easy Way 10 Rid the House OF
COckrOacheS. Rats, Mice, etc,

where your druggist Wit refund your
money if it does not do the work.
Apply stearns' Electric Paste at
nivc,t in sinks, pantries, ETC., and IN
the morning you can sweep up pan
full OF dead cockroaches.
Use it where there are rats and mice,
and after eating 1t, they will run out
Of doors to die.
All reliable druggists sell Stearns
Electric Paste; 2 OF. box 25c. ~ o.
box s1.oO, o. sent express prepaid.
stearns' Electric Paste Co., Chicago,
Ill.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
IOWA MAN ON
DENVER TRACKS
Body Of Earl McElyien Found and
Police Think it Case
Of Murder.

DENVER, July THE body of a
man identified as Earl McElyien, a
barber of Sioux City, Iowa, was found
along the car tracks today The po-
lice believe it was murder and the
body was placed along the tracks. He
had considerable money when he left
his room but it was missing when the
body was found.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
Funeral Notice.

DANFORD-T The funeral Of the late
George w. Danford will be held to-
morrow af ernoon from the family res
idence, 11O1 High street. Friends OF
the family invited to attend Burial at
Yellow Banks cemetery. Services at
the residence at 2 o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets gently stimulate the liver and
bowels to expei poisonous matter.
cleanse the system, cure constipation
and sick headache. Sold by Wilkin-
son & Co. Pharmacy, j. f. Kiedaisch
& Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
EXPLOSION IN
A VACANT HOUSE
The Home of the Mother of Builder Of
Crib Which Burned With Fear
full Loss of Life.

CHICAGO, July An explosion
early today wrecked the home of the
mother of George w. Jackson, the
contractor who was building the crib
which burned and in which seventy
men were killed. The house was va
cant and none were injured. 1t is I'M
certain whether it was gas or
bomb but the police say it was a
gas explosion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07

The worlds most successful med
lcine for bowe. complaints is Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t has relieved more pain
and suffering, and saved more lives
than any other medicine in use. In
valuable for children and adults. Sold
~ Wilkinson & Co. Pharmacy, J. =
Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07

Delay in taking Foley's Kidney
Remedy il you have backache. kidney
or bladder trouble, fastens the dis
ease upon you and makes cure more
difficult. Commence taking FoIey's
Kidney Remedy today and you will
soon be we'll. Why risk serious
malady? Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07

Miss Ethel Curtis. who has been
visiting for the past few days
with Miss Mary Rubidge, returned
home today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-07-07
The Fleet is Home.

So luS TOIudluuoT Ol luS hSOhuk liCOS
of launches returned last evening at
nine o'clock from the Burlington regaS-
ia, where 1t has been for the past three
days, leaving this citv on Sunday
morning at $50 for the up-river town.
The viviane Of Captain A. C. Decker
and the Red Wing of Captain John
Leisy left Burlington about o'clock
yesterday afternoon and arrived last
evening about nine o'clock after en-
scountering heavy storm at Dallas
City. The rain descended in sheets
and had not the boats been of that
comfortable type of full cabin cruisers,
the members Of the party would no
doubt have been soaked. AS it was
all arrived dry and comfortable.
The pleasure craft Of Messrs. Clyde
Thornton and liner Carlson, was left
at Burlington and the owners of tn )
craft returned ON the train last even
ing.
Keokuk was we'll represented at the
Burlington regatta by pleasure boats
there being about ten launches which
made the trip to that city on Sunday
All report splendid time and had ii
! not been for the rain the trip would nc
doubt have proved more enjoyable.