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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-13

Sworn in as mayor of the city Of
Keokuk without certificate of cleo
ton, Charles Off took charge of the
city council last evening as per ar
ranged program and is now the acting
mayor, officiating under protest.
But as acting mayor, Of is doing
the fair and square thing. He re-
fuses to make any appointments until
the contest is decided and gave his
word in open council and before two
hundred spectators that he was per-
fectly willing for a recount of the
votes to be made and in case he was
not entitled to the office, to step down
and out.
He resigned last evening as alder
man from the fourth ward.
The meeting was devoid of any
thing sensational. there being no OBJ
jections maze in any way to the illeg-
al swearing in of Mr.. On as mayor.
The old council held short meeting
and then the new council held meet
ing at which city officers were elect
ed. A notice of protest was filed by
the minority against all actions Of
the new council, but this protest was
received and filed by vote OF the ma
jority.
Recount this Week.
Finding that resistance to recount
of the ballots was most unpopular
move in Keokuk, the objections have
been gradually withdrawn and it is
stated that a recount may possibly
be made this week by special com
mittee appointed by Messrs. Sterne
and Of
If this is done, the public will mo-
have TO wait until May 4, the time Sc
by Mayor Strimback for the counci
to recount the votes.
The notice of contest, filed by Loui
Sterne, was received and filed by tn
council last evening by democrau
vote. the minority aldermen .votln
against such action.
Ex-Mayor Strimback still retain
nossession of the certificate OF ele'
ton TOT GldIlSS VI anu - = :
mitted to turn it over under the Ia
until the contest is decided. Off wa
sworn in without producing 1t las
evening. the law being second col
sideration to him and to the clerk
the superior court who swore him II
both acting on the advice OF alto
news who insisted that certificate
election was not necessary.
Sworn in Quickly.
During the meeting of the old cou
Gil. Alderman OF sent in his resi-
nation. 1t was received by the eou
eli. whereupon he Immediately le
his seat in the council room and
came private citizen.
He found position close to sup
.or court clerk O'Brien 2.
the very second the coun
adjourned, was sworn in
the clerk, not moment OF til
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-13
Charles Off Placed i'm the Chair Last Evening and
is Now the Acting Mayor of the City
of keOkuk
OBJECTION FILED TO PROCEEDINGS
MIR. Off Made Public Statement That He Was Will
ing for Recount and Would Step Down
il Not Elected.

being lost and the matter being done
SO quickly that but few people wit
messed it
Aldermen DeYong. Tigue, Christy
Mccormick, Linstrand and Kiefer
were sworn in, also Henry Kesselring
as marshal
Marshal John NJ. Kenney turned
over his star and keys to Marshal
Kesselring who il row the city mar
shal of keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-13
The New Council.

After the old council had adjourned
the aldermen stood around talking for
awhile until Alderman Hickey told
Acting Mayor OF to start the new
meeting, which he Immediately did,
rapping the new council to order.
The acting mayor made a short al.
dress to the council and to the aud
fence, but it was one which touched
the right spot in everyones mind for
he was fair in stating that he was per-
fectly willing for recount of the ba.
lots and would agree to step down and
out if the recount did not show him to
be elected.
conferred upon him and stated that
as notice of contest had been filed
on him, he would announce no plat
form. He was perfectly willing for a
recount to be made and was willing TO
withdraw il defeated by the same. If
shown to be elected by the recount he
would issue his platform.
Alderman Hickey then took charge
and made the greater majority of all
motions which came up. He first
presented one that the rules of order
of previous meetings be adopted.
Alderman Annable then filed writ
ten protest with the clerk, signed u
the FIVE members of the minority.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-13
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-04-13

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your ailment that you don't
understand. or II you want
any medical advice. write
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
CHICAGO PROTESTS.

Chicago retail dealers have entered
a vigorous protest against the plan of
the shoe manufacturers to stamp exact
sizes on women's shoes. This is a tacit
acknowledgment that the Windy City
women are abnormally developed as TO
feet. The statement is made. however.
that few women's shoes are marked
with actual sizes to the public. so that
ii is apparent that the gentier sex all
over the country like to be deceived re-
garding the real proportions Of their
footsie-tootsies, or at least allow the
impression to become general that they
are 50 deceived
1t is not probable that the real sizes
viii be marked on the shoes. and it IS
eminentiy proper that the protest
should emanate from Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
WORTHY OF CONSIDERATION,

Senator Kuchler Of Weber county
has introduced a bill to appropriate the
sum Of $1,000 for the benefit Of Mar
saret Clark on account of the death
Of her husband, a deputy sheriff. who
was killed near Uintah last November
while trying to arrest a burglar. It is
claimed by some that persons who
draw pay for their services as peace Of
flcers assume the risk Of meeting with
a violent death. and that the state or
city is not responsible when a sheriff
constable or policeman is shot down
while engaged IN the performance Of
duty. This may be strictly true In a
legal sense, but nevertheless an obliga-
ton rests upon the community to pro-
tect the helpless widows and orphans
Of the men who yield up their lives
while maintaining the dignity Of the
law and protecting the lives and prop
erty OF others
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15

end. II vas generally conceded iIn-
rnediateIv after the November election
that Mr.. Kern had the best chance and
there was little doubt Of his election.
but there's many slip 'tsvixt the cup
and the lip Mr.. Kern = well
known and well liked in Indiana
ana made many friends throughout the
country during the recent campaign.
He would doubtless have made his
mark in the senate mad he been chosen.
but II was not to be
Mr.. Shfvely is native Of Indiana
and a man Of Unimpeachabis integrity
and high sense of honor. TIE interests
Of the people win not suffer by reason
Of his election after a manly contest
with fellow Democrats
It is many years since a Democrat
has represented Indiana in the senate,
and it is fortunate that so able man
as Mr. shiveiy has been chosen by the
party Of Hendricks and voorhees,. Tur-
pie and Mcdonald
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
AGAINST INSANITY.

Since Lloyds insured Wan street
against the election Of Mr.. Bryan the
public has been prepared for the ex-
tension Of the insurance 1siness in al
most any direction. departure
has been taken by al English company
that Of issuing policies against in
sanity. Owing to the fact that one in
every go persons in the United King
dom is certified to be insane, the COM
pany anticipates a rushing business
with those who are not yet over the
line but live in fear that sooner or
later they. too. viii he encssed in a
strait5acizet- For a premium of 10
shuIings pei. snnum the company will
guarantee a payment at the rate Of
$500 a year during the period Of inssni-
". OF for a premium of 20 shillinEs to
pay $500 a year for an unlimited pc
Rod.
Insurance against insanity IS only
the companies now doing business.
Among the risks the following may be
mentioned: No issue to marriage, in
crease Of income tax. injury to ser
wants loss by bad weather, riot involv-
ing loss. fire OF burglary. twins. unem-
ploFment servants dishonesty. loss Of
trade. loss Of keys OF season ticket,
depreciation in mortgage values. delay
OF important documents I'm transit, loss
Of motor car, horses, dogs. etc; singer
against loss Of voice, musician against
injury 10 hands. playwright against
failure Of a play, novelist and COM
pose. against non-success of work
war. death. accident, illness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
A POLITICAL EFFICIENCY


The old saw says that politics makes
strange bedfellows." and il is likewise
fact that the professional politician
frequently moved by the "exiEsuaiss rt ..-
case to acts that viii not stand close
scrutiny Not alone is this so FIN the ----
ent day. but it was so elm the days g- -.7
fathers
When Hannibal Hamiin first began
political career ne was once at a cane
in Hampton the only attendant r1-
himself being a citizen Of very tall sta
and ponderous build SIR Ham'iu had
resolutions TO pass which began 6r repre-
senting that they were presented On
large ana respectable" gathering "a.
eTs- and he proceeded 10 read and T"-
them onto the records Of the caucus.
HOLD on cried the other man We
can't pass that. for il amt true
What isn't true?' demanded -ra W.
Hamiiu.
1t amt a large and respectable
cus. objected the other member NJ -.
assembly There's only two ~ u.s.
That's all right. brother that's
right assured Hsmliu. 1T goes as
just you keep st'H. This is a large @
respectable caucus. all right. You're -
and I am respectable"
And the resolution passed without --
Their deuur.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15

races in such plays as In Old Ken
lucky" The Suburban and "Che. s-
ers,' where the horses are ridden from
wing TO wing. IN plays where The
horses actually cross the stage there is
no need of illusion to give the appear
ance of movement, but in a race like
that driven by the characters iH 'bHu
Hur,' where the horses actually rur,
but do not move forward. there must be
some mechanical means Of deceivi1-
the eye 10 give the impression Of 9r-
tuai progress Tt Is such cases as This
that makes Of Ben HUI" a mechanical
triumph There Is nothing haf done.
The illusion is complete, even iu the
whirring of the wheels and driving
clouds Of dust that fly from the mag
mary floor 10 the hipp0drOme.
Il Is not behind the scenes that you
find the secret Of all this. but down be-
meath che stage fn a wilderness Of Gy-
uamos, electric wires. wiudiasses shafts
and wheels. While the horses arr
pounding out thunder on the stage floor
during the race, the under region 81 Ike
a bee hive. Electricians run here ana
there. throwing switches and giving
signals. The men are tuEEi1E at vino
lass CTanks. The signal bells from wr'.7
wires lead 70 the stage above keep up
constant Giu-one ring for one switch
two rings for another. and so on. only
two minutes it lasts. but during those
minutes the tension IN the under -1-
IS greater than in the audience.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
HOW MUCH IRVING DRANK.
Detroit Free Press. }


It was while Irving was Tehearsing
Beckett that he told a story of Tenny-
son that has both a pathetic and humor-
Gus significance. In the earlier days
when THE Cup was IN preparation, ne
had been to see Tennys0n in the Isle OF
Wight to discuss his ideas for its pres
entation. After dinner the dessert and
wine we're set out upon a separate table.
and when they were seated the poet asked
irving il he would like glass Of port
Yes. ] like a glass Of port replied the
actor.
Upon which. Tennyson taking him at
his word. poured him out glass OF port
and. all unconsciously. finished the re-
Tnainder Of the bottle himself.
Next morning the actor had to leave
early and had therefore taken leave OF
his host overnight But he had scarcely
awakened when ne saw Lord Tennys0n
sitting at the foot Of his bed.
How are you this morning, Irving,
he inquired snxiously.
VERY well indeed" was his guests re-
ply.
Are you7-' came the response, with
Just q tinge OF doubt in the tones OF the
voice. You drank a lot of port last
night.
That was Tennyson's way of repenting
after a bottle OF port,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
REFORMATION OF CRIMINALS.

The old. old question of retaining
those who have stepped aside from the
paths Of honor and rectitude and have
been convicted on criminal charges IS
up for discussion in Illinois. where an
attempt will be made to repeal the pa
role law. Major r. W. McClaughry. in
charge Of the federal prison at Fort
Leavenworth. and an expert on Grim
inolOgy. is strong in his defense Of the
present system. and Judge Julian
Mack, head Of the Chicago juvenile
court. declares that Ito legislate the
parole law away would be step back
ward in the direction Of debtors pris-
ons and penal tortures
There is much to be said on both
sides Of the question. but as civilization
advances it becomes more and more
evident that extreme cruelty or severe
punishment will never reclaim the fall
len. II Is also beginning TO be realized
that 1t is both cruel and unjust to put
a man or woman outside the pale for a
single fault. The deEenerates cut no
figure in the argument. They are east
~ recognized and can be treated ac-
cording to the needs Of each individual
case.
The old Mosaic law of an eye for an
eye and a tooth for a tooth has no
significance in these days of enlighten-
ment. when the efforts of all should be
bent in the direction of rescuing the
perishing John Eliot. "the apostle to
the Indians" on hearing that some Of
the red men had been shot down by the
pilgrim fathers, exclaimed. "Woulu to
God they had converted some before
they killed any Eliot was imbued
with the spirit of the brotherhood of
man and true Christian charity He
believed in extending the helping hand
and that is the purpose intended by
the parole laws.
Judge Mack insists that men are
being reclaimed every day under the
system, and gives his conclusions as
follows:
Criminals should be treated as the
sick OF the insane. Each case should
bS GtdAN WIN SSi'dfatetl " zen tiAt
man who has taken a false step is re-
leased on parole he needs the guiding
hand of the parole agent. the friendly
assistance OF this man in getting en-
ployment. Society has not done full
justice to this man when it placed him
in penal institution for a given pc
Rod, and then released him. It must
get him employment keep him in en-
ployment. and let him know that some
body is keeping a watchful. friendly
eye over him That rs just what the
parole law is doing today. and to abol-
ish It would be long step backward"
Perhaps a more universal application
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
THE METALS.
POLITICAL Law ENFORCEMENT.

The spectacle presented by the peace
officers Of Salt Lake City and county
in their abortIve efforts at law en-
forcement would be almost laughsble
were it not for the inherent menace al
ways attached TO a juggling with jus
tice.
In spaSm Of campaign virtue, the
sherifs office turned loose its purity
squad upon the tenderIoin Of salt Lake
city in a palpable attempt to drive out
American" party voters on the eve Of
election. Now the police department
has directed a plain clothes phalanx
against the fallen women in the bust
ness district in the effort 10 drive them
into the American" stOckade. In the
meantime the sheriffs Office has trans
ferred its attention 70 the stocksde
with the sole purpose Of embarrassing
the American administration. The
uafortunates Of the underworld have
become a sort Of football in this nau-
seating contest between two arms CT
the law From beginning TO END there
Is not the least semblsnce IF an at
tempt on the part Of these officers TO
enforce the Law. but only 10 serve
selfish political ends.
If either the police force OF the
sherif's Office had the slightest fnclina-
ton 70 perform SIS sworn duty. il
might turn its attention TO the viola
lions Of the law which are constantly
paraded before the public eye. The dis
friet court ruled recently that slot ma
chimes are gambling devices. yet they
are running today in practically every
saloon and cigar store in Salt Lake
city. These devices include not only
the so-called cigar machines. which
make some pretense Of giving value
received. but the straight nickel in the
slot coin machines which have been
outlswed In every state in the Union.
The open gambling in the camp Of
Bingham is so notorious that It is
known to everybody save the members
Of the sherifrs force. When a mem
Der Of the snerifss stan can go upon
the stand and make d sworn confession
81 his connection with a gambling es-
adjustment. not only retaining his
badge. but securing reappointment, the
chief peace officer of the county be-
comes a confessed aecomplice OF law
breakers. This weeks incident Of a
Bingham roulette dealer appealing to
the officers for protection against a trio
that plugged his wheel is another cpl
sode that makes a laughing stock Of
the law
II is useless to relate these instances
of contempt for the law. They are a
matter of common knowledge, and the
mere fact that they go unnoticed is evi-
dence that they have the approval of
the authorities
The police and the sheriff's office are
governed by policy, not principle. and
their administration is nothins more
than travesty on justice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15
SOCIETY

Mrs. J. J. Baumgarten entertained
yesterday afternoon at a delightful
bridge tea at her home in honor of Ter
sister, Mrs Homie Herman. who
leaves shortly for Philadelphia. Five
tables of the game were played. and
later a number more friends came in
for tea. Red carnations were used for
the decora tons. and Mrs. Charles c..
PiUmmCr and Miss Hanauer poured.
Prizes were won by Mrs. G. c. Girls
mon. Mrs. George Parkes, Miss Claudia
Morris. Mrs. Charles Post and Mrs
Pauline Sands
The regular meeting Of the Rezi-
mental bridge tournament players last
evening was greatly enjoyed by the
people Of the garrison. Lieutenant and
Mrs. Mcclure and Lieutenant and Mrs
Lee entertained. Ind assisting them
we're Lieutensnts Huddleson and
Carey. The game was followed by an
elaborate chatting dish supper at which
nearly every one in the garrison wns
present.
Mrs. J. WalCott Thompson enter
tanned nearly a score of friends yes
terdsy afternoon at bridge at her home
following the game with a delightful
tea. Red carnations were used for
decoration OF the tea table and here
Mrs. George Smith poured. Prizes
were won by Mrs Union Worthington,
Mrs William - Jennings. Mrs. Ia
linski and Mrs. William MeCaskell.
An important event Of tonight is the
junior promenade at the university.
which is to be one Of the social events
Of the season there. The affair is under
the patronage Of Governor and Mrs.
Spry- Mayor and Mrs BTsBsford, Col
onel and Mrs. Wall. Colonel and Mrs.
Walter Scott Mr. and Mrs. W. W.
Ritter and Professor and Mrs J. T.
Kingsbury.
J. G. Jacobs left yesterday for >he
east on a business trip. where ne will
be Joined later by Mrs. Sherman 4.
White. formerly Miss Grace Jacobs.
who WIN accompany him home Mrs.
White and her baby viii land in New
York shortly. but Lieutenant White
will come on later TO join Ter here.
wnere she viii visit her parents
X K \
Mrs. Martha /. Duncan Of Bountiful
has issued Invita- tons for the marriage
Of her daughter Eta To Robert Birkin
Of Provo on Thursday. Jan. y. at her
home in Bountiful- The young couple
win be at home in Layton after March
Is, at which place Mr.. Birkin is en-
gagged in the drug business
X
MIR. and Mrs. T NJ. Weight are n
town. guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. 7. L.
Halliday for few days. Alr. and Mrs.
Weight are on their wedding trip 20
Pasadena. having been married Dec.
% in Troy \. Y. Mrs. Weight was
formerly Miss Saliie E Dexter. Mr.
Weight has visited heSs many times
and is well known.
y
The current event section viii meet
at 2:36 Miss Jessup viii review Mrs.
Wards latest book. The Testing Of
Diana Mallory" Rev p. 4. Simpkin
will discuss the question THE World
Wide Movement OF Pensicning the
Aged" All members and friends in
viteG.
Mrs. l. L. Archer entertained a few
old friends yesterday at a luncheon at
her home. using pink rnses for the de-
corations. The guests. besides Mrs.
Archer's mother. were Mrs Sands. Mrs.
c. H McAtahon. Mrs. ". J Browning.
Mrs Frank Knox and Mrs. :. 3. Mil
ner.
the entertainment committee Of the
Ladies' Literary club held the first
meeting yesterday preliminary 10 pr
pairing for the annual breakfast oli
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-15

F
Harvey 3. Stout. Justice of the peace.
who was recently robbed in the lobby OF
the American National bank. has found
some consolation in the fact. as he puts
H. that he is mot the only easy mark IN
the world There are others. He has
heard Of it from them since his expert
ence. in which ne lost $40
Justice Of the Peace ". o. Mckinney
was telling him the other day how ne
had lost his overcoat not so very long ago.
He was in St Louis.
L took off my overcoat. for which /
had Just spent 50" Mckinney told him.
and sat down on the coat to read a pa
per. I had been there about five min
utes when some fellow came along and
tapped me on the shoulder.
Il beg your pardon. sir, but you are
sitting on my coat. he said to me.
Il let him take it. When I started TO
leave I turned around to get my coat and
IL was gone Then I remembered the
incident, but Of course it was too late
then