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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

OF personal liberty" 1t Is a fact,
easily within the recollection of many
of oui people, that there were in the
saloon days In Carthage. a large num-
Der of citizens who drank to excess
and were a terror and disgrace to
society and their families Some Of
them were lawlesB and were event
ually driven out of town or to the
penitentiary. Others more conscien-
tious sobered up and became until
their death good citizens. Upon the
removal Of this old building to it's
recent site, some of philanthropic
citizens thought that club room
would be an aid along rcformatory
lines and against the opposition OF
narrow puriEts, club was formed in
this building with checkers and other
games and reading matter. There
was a good membership who were re-
CURED to take pledge of abstinence
and the attendance was good-espe-
cially cf those who had hitherto spent
their evenings in the genial com
partnership and comfort of Pete Fos-
ter's saloon and bowling alley And,
although this club did not last great
while it is of record that at least one
hitherto hopeless drunkard. never
touched drop Of liquor while the
club was In existence.
And this building, which for over
seventy years has played such an inn
portant part in our religious, educa-
tional and commercial life, has given
way under the memorable march OF
progress. It has served its day and
purpose well.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
W. w. Thomas Who Has Done serv.
Ice With the Big Fellows May
Take Part in Game This
Afternoon.
CHANGES MAY FOLLOW
II New Man Makes Good Lineup May
Be AHected- Something About
the New Man Who is
Here.

r.. W. Thomas. a second baseman
and snortstop who has had a world of
experience in the national game, ar
rived In Keokuk last evening and will
be given tryout with the Indians in
today's game. In all probability he
will be played at short unless Annis
is in the game; otherwise he will play
second base. Thomas is a young
player, clean cut and with all the APP
pearance of ball player off the field.
He had had major league experience
and world OF minor league work
whichsshould make him we'll fitted for
berth In the Central association and
plenty fast enough for the league.
Manager Belt stated this morning
ID Gate City reporter that none Of
the other players have been released,
denying the rumor that Oyler was
handed the blue slip while returning
from Kewanee. Oyler missed the
train at Galesburg according to Belt.
Thomas played shotstop with the
Lansing team of the Southern Michi-
gan league team last season and his
record was an excellent one, espec-
iaily at bat He was one of the best
hitters in the league and finished the
season with an average of PSI. He
played shortstop and had but fair
average, being crippled little. Dur
ing September he reported at Boston
and was carried during the last few
weeks of the season. He took the
spring training trip this season with
that club but failed tc make good and
played ball in the east most of the
time since. He has had trouble with
his hands and only of late has he
rounded into shape. Thomas is well
recommended and will probably make
some of the local players hustle to
remain on the team. Oyler will like
" be farmed out or suspended until
he gets in condition.
1t is impossible to say just what
change this will make in the team.
Thomas can play either second base
or shortstop and will be given an OPP
portunity of displaying his ability.
Belt stated this morning that the
Indians made all the mistakes possible
during the Kewanee series and that
1t was their weak playing that lost
the four games.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssss ses :, &zHzzz~

A Dyspeptic in Search Of Pleasure
oim watson had a liver, fact which
he made plain,
Forever and forever, again and vet
again;
he lived on crusts and cruel, his look
betrayed distress.
He fought a ceaseless duel with hone
and happiness;
He left his bed complaining and
sought 1t in despair:
He growled when 1t was raining and
when the day was fair;
When others laughed he grumbled, he
had no heart for song:
No matter where he travelled. his
liver went along
Because he was dyspeptic his brow
was overcast;
He was constant skeptic where er
he paused or passed;
If others looked with wonder at noun.
tains capped with snow
He wondered why in thunder cold
cliffs amazed them so;
Where foamy rivers hurried. and
sweet wild blossoms bloomed
He looked on and was worried by
things he had consumed;
While others paused expressing their
pleasure and their awe
e merely fingered frowning, blind to
the things they saw.
Ger boundless plains he travelled,
through thrifty towns he sped,
And constantly he caviled and, doubt
ing, shook his head;
there others looked, believing the
fair reports they heard
lie fingered. listless, grieving, and
doubling every word:
e went in search of pleasure where
others found displayed
fairest, fullest measure the wonders
God had made,
ut all he saw was common or over
praised or wrong.
ecause he had a liver he always
took along.
Chicago Record-Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
Gave Him a Boost.

Quite few of the circus men who
did not happen to have anything to
do at that particular time now gath
cred around and It was decided that
one should lead the animal and the
others should push. This time the
animal placed It's front feet on the
runway but remained as stationary as
a statue, About dozen huskies were
pushing and one fellow was leading
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

but the mule did not move seeming to
enjoy the fact that he did not have
to support himself and could lean
have the touponetaoin eta @ e etao
upon others. Seeing that this was all
in vain the men went SO far as to
hitch the balky one to horse and let
the horse pull him In but even this
did no good. So 1t was decided to give
him rest and try his partner.
streporous as his shrdlu sh shrd
This one proved to be equally as
obstreporous as his predecessor. and
after trying all the methods which had
been applied to the other one the
men decided to walk the two around
little. After short period OF this
they were brought back again and
again were they petitioned to enter
but nay nay Pauline. they would rath-
er remain on the outside. 1t was H.
nally decided to tie them up and walt
for the head horseman. AS things
looked the animala would have to he
tied on behind the train or else left
here. All through the trials the ami
mails had not been struck once except
with coat or hand and the men
showed remarkable patience.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

Be sure AMI take bottl, OF Cham
berlain's Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy with you when starting on
your trip this summer. 1t cannot be
obtained OF board the trains or steam
ers. Changes Of water and climate
often cause sudden attacks Of diarr-
hoea, and 1t is best to be prepared.
Sold by Wilkinson & Co Pharmacy
and j. F. Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
No matter how long you have SUI,

No matter how long you have sut.
fered, Foley's Kidney Remedy Will
help you. Mrs. s H. Bowen. OF
Wayne, w. Va. writes: Il was n
sufferer from kidney disease. SO that
at times could not get out OF bed
and when | did | could not stand
straight. took Foley's Kidney Rem.
edy. One dollar bottle and part of the
second cured me entirely" 1t will
cure you. Wilkinson 81 Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
What Fried Liver Is Good For.

A guest at an Atchison home came
for three days, and was still there ut
the end of five weeks. II like all
kinds OF meat" she remarked one day
as she passed her plate for the third
helping, but fried liver" That night
there was fried liver for supper; fried
liver the next day for breakfast, din.
ner and supper, and the next day,
when the guest was asked TO have
fried liver, she packed her trunk and
went home-Atohison Globe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
lake Notice.

All persons are recommended to take
Foleys Kidney Remedy for backache.
rheumatism, and kidney and bladder
trouble. 1t will quickly correct urin-
airy Irregularities, which II neglected.
may develop into serious illness.
1t will restore health and strength.
Do not neglect signs of kidney or
bladder trouble and risk Bright's dis
ease or diabetes. Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

Quickly Cured.
Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy
Can always be depended upon.

During the summer months children
are subject to bowel disorders and should
receive the most careful attention. AS
soon as any unnatural looseness of the
bowels is noticed Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy should be
given. Costs but 25 cents a bottle. and
It is economy to always keep a bottle
handy. You do not know when 1t may
be needed, but when you do want it YOU
want it badly. Get a bottle today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
The Outdoor Life.

Stay outdoors little while and
take some deep breaths of the outer
air; better still, walk between the
work place and the home few days,
and get over this habit OF kicking
about the weather.-Denver Repub-
lican.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

lii buying cough medicine, don't
be afraid to get Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. There is no danger from it,
and relief is sure to follow. Especial
vi recommended for coughs, colds and
whooping cough. Sold by Wilkinson
& Co. Pharmacy and j. F. Kiedaisch
& Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
Revolts At Cold steel.

"Your only hope said three doctors
to Mrs. NJ. E. Fisher, Detroit, Mich ,
suffering from severe rectal trouble,
lies in an operation, then l used DR..
Kings New Life pills she writes,
-tili wholly cured" They prevent
Appendicitis, cure constipation. Head
ache. Csc. at Wilkinson & Co. and
J. F. Kiedaisch & Son
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

For indigestion and all stomach
trouble take Foleys Orino Laxative
as It stimulates the stomach and liver
and regulates the bowels and will pos
lively cure habitual constipation. viii
kinson 4 Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
Sentiment by Tolstoy,

He who lives for the purpose of full
filling Gods will can not help being in
different to the judgment of people
Tolstoy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09
Head Horseman Arrives.

In about fifteen minutes the head
stock man put In his appearance and
the case was laid before him. 1t was
not ten minutes before the beasts
were tucked In bed He had the run
way moved to the other side of the
car where the ground was not so
low down and would consequently
not cause the plank to be so steep.
and incidentally he applied the
"burch' to them slightly. Maybe It
was because they realized that the
moroning was drawing near and the
spectators would like to go home that
they entered this time or maybe 1t
was because Of the application of the
rod. Any way. to come to the end OF
the story they were inside and locked
up In one tenth OF the time 1t took
to fool with them on the other side OF
the car and the excitement was over.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

Message of Cupid Barred.
In Russia declaration of love on a.
post card renders the sender liable to
q fine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-08-09

RiETTA:
order Gold Medal Flour II your folks are
,ernickity about their victuals SALLY ANN.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05
WILL REASON PREVAIL /?

The subject of prohibition will enter
fully into the approaching campaign.
1t is subject that we are told "Will
not down." but that fright thinking
people" have seen the evil of the liquor
traffic and are determined to stop it no
matter what it may cost. These are
statements similar to those which fill
ed the atmosphere prior to 1861, and
precipitated the most bloody and bru-
tai OF wars. These are statements SIM
liar to those which were heard from
rostrums and permeated the literature
OF those times, produced Uncle Toms
Cabin and opened Pandora's box. 1t
is needless to remind any one that the
subject of slavery bred fanaticism I'M
til the land teemed with it, and the
body polite became seething mass
of it.
Fanaticism has been justly likened
to blood hound -1hich when it has
once lapped blood is forever on the
trail. Slavery could have been abol-
ished by peaceful means, slowly but
surely. 1t was not abolished that way
thanks to fanatacism, but by the sac
rifice of millions of the best and choic-
est lives Of the land, by pillage and
rapine and fire. There are some who
say that the game was worth the can
die. They are liars. There are some
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05
Candidate for Acknowledgement.

Judge Saml w. Williams of Wythe-
vile, has issued the following card:
Being candidate for the office of
Attorney General, L write to ask youl
support in the coming primary.
IL reside in Wythe county and
am the only democratic candidate for
any state Office in that great section of
our State which lies west of Lynch
burg.
In response to the calls of my party,
l have in the last 80 years given freely
of my time, means and ability in fight
ing the battles of democracy, in the
councils of the party and on the stump
and whenever and wherever called up
on in the state.
l am an ex-confederate soldier and
confidently appeal to my old comrades,
the sons of confederate veterans and all
other good democrats to give me their
support.
Experience of nearly 40 years in the
active practice of law in the Courts,
State and Federal, inspires the confid-
ence that if elscted 1 can discharge all
the duties of the office to the satlsfac-
ton of the people.
LII you can see your way clear to sup
port me | shall most heartily appre-
clate same and will thank you to give
me such information as you may think
will be beneficial to me in your section.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05

passed Italy because it was on
its direct road home. 1t got no greet
ing from Russia Austria, Germany,
England, nor France, and OF course
none from Spain. 1t went straight
through the Mediterranean pausing a
little while on the coast of Italy as we
have stated, and at Gibraltar, then
took a bee line for home. Europe was
glad when it went away and all who
have sensations must feel that Europe
snubbed Though the press. does
not exactly want to say so. Yet
if the cartoonists would only do it they
could show the manner in which the
monarchs elevated their noses when it
came amongst them, and the newspa-
pers could tell much of the real senti-
ment pervading the breasts OF those
who wear crowns on the other side.
Since the trip is over and our men are
home again, let's be thankful. Such ill
manners on our part will never occur
again, no not in a million years.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05
The Doctors First Question

GLOW are your bowels? This generally the first ques
ton the doctor asks He knows what sluggish liver
means He knows what long list of distressing COM
plants result from constipation He knows that headaches
bilious attacks, indigestion, impure blood and general
debility are often promptly relieved by good liver pill.
We wish you would talk with your own doctor about
this subject Ask him at the tine if he approves
of Ayers Pills. Do as he SAYS Tt 4r~r( TowelL Mass
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05

The cabinet of Mr.. Taft should be
studied. 1t has direct representatives
Of corporations and trusts In most
branches. 1t also has in it renegade
Democrat Of the name Of J. M. Dick
inson Of Tennessee, who has been until
his elevation, chief counsel for the
Louisville & Nashville Railway. The
new administration is the most strik-
ingly 1.-THE people be damned" aggre-
CATION which the country has beheld
since the days of the venerated, exalt-
ed, but lamented Mark Hanna.
Miss Sophie Petzold, a niece of Mr..
w. P. schnid, died on Friday after
long illness of consumption. Two sis
tiers survive her.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, IS they
cannot reach the seat or the disease.
Gatarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucus surfa-
ces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack
medicine. 1t was prescribed by one of
the best physicians in this country for
years and is regular prescription. 1t
is com posed Of the best tonics known,
combined with tho best blood purifi-
,rs, acting directly on the mucous sur
faces. The perfect com bination Of the
two ingredients is what produces such
wonderful results in curing catarrh.
Send for testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05
ONCE is ENOUGH.

The fleet has returned. AS bluff
the trip has been only partially sue
cessful. AS mechanical test of ma
hinery it was very severe, but fairly
successful test. Yet five ships could
have demonstrated results of that char
acter as we'll as sixteen. AS means
of spending money 1t went beyond
public expectation, and far more than
fulfilled expectations. As an adver-
tisement it could have been dispensed
with as unnecessary and i'll fitting. As
evidence that we are nation OF pistol
toters and DULLES it was very satisfac-
tory and convincing. Everybody is
glad that the voyage is over, and that
our men are safe once more on their
own soil. The public would now hear
the results of the trip told in their
proper way if the press of the country
for political reasons dared tell it. But
the press being Republican is muzzled
in this as in other things. All who
know anything, know that this is the
first and last trip that our navy will
ever make of that character. Self res
pect and decency will. forever bar a
similar performance. 1t was never
tried before, itnever will be tried again.
Once is enough for all time. The real
reason of the trip was to intimidate
Japan. In that we doubt whether ii
succeeded. We call especial attention
to the fact that the port of Yokohama
was the only really national port visit
ed. The Japanese welcomed the ships.
They had various reasons for so doing.
They wanted to allay the feeling Of
hostility and they wanted to see the
vessels themselves. The japanese are
not great travellers. They were will
ing, however, to see show brought to
their very DOORS. So they looked and
learned.
Now look at the other nations. Dc
we hear of any reception being accord
ed the fleet by any other great nation ?
Not one. The fleet went to Australia.
But Australia is only an English colo
ny. 1t did not go to Liverpool or in
deed to any port in English waters.
Why? The answer is easy. 1t was
not wanted. 1t was virtually told to
stay away. 1t came to Italy during
the disasters from the recent earth
quakes and some suppose for that rea-
son it received no national reception.
That is not so. If there had been no
earthquake there would have been no
national welcome just the same. 1t
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05
"PLAYING POLITICS."
1916 Drexel Ave-, Chicago,
Feb. %. 1909.

oolo DreXei ave-, CnlcAgo,
Feb. %, 1909.
The SPECTATOR AND VINDICATOR,
Staunton, Va.
Gentlemsn:-Yvur leading editorial
Of Feb. 10Th, entitled "Playing Poll
tics il 80 incorrect and does so great
an injustice to an honorable body of
Virginia gentlemen, that take the
liberty Of calling your attention to the
fact that you have misrepressnted the
Anti-Saleon League. Any familiarity
at all with the principles and policy of
the League in Virginia, or even mere
casual reading of the action taken in
Norfolk, weuld have saved you from
the error. That from the beginning
the League has striven for Statewide
prohibition as an ultimate end, every
member will readily assert, and when
conditions appear to be ripe for such
cana paign, it will be actively launched.
In the mean time the Anti-6aloon
League has not dropped the prohibit
ton issue and suddenly taken up local
option, a. you assert, but it is simply
continuing the policy it has boon pur-
SUNG for years. Doubtless you have
been misled by false press dispatches.
1 assume that you will be glad to cor
rect an unintentional misrepresenta-
ton, with proper apologies.
/ beg to remain
Yours respectfully,
JOHN G. CRANBERRY.
We would be glad to make due apol-
ogy if we felt we had made misrepre
sensations, or had misread in, or between
the lines, touching the matter above
referred to. This opinion is not wholly
ours. 1t is drawn from press comments,
press reports and conversations with
persons who were in the convention.
An opinion similar to ours is IN these
parts almost universal. We did not
say that the League had dropped 'pro-
hibition," we said state wide prohibit
ton. Prominent delegates to the con-
vention make no bones of stating that
the plan adopted was submitted to
Senator Martin and met his endorse
ment, and was not in accordance with
the REAL wish of majority of the del
egates present. Mr.. Granbery surely
sees things in light different from
some others in that convention. We
wish we could truthfully say the Lea
que is not Playing Politics.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1909-03-05

Gov. Hughes of New York, recently
expressed surprise at a seeming lack OF
patriotism in Washington on Wash
ington's birthday, on account OF the
small number of flags displayed. Wash
ington worships but one man and that
is the man who happens to be in the
White House.