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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-18
colored Amateurs Scored a Hit Last
Evening With Their Enter
tainment Given at Asso-
citation Hall.
A SPLENDID PROGRAM
Regulation First Part and a Laugh
able Farce Given as a Close
of Most Enjoyable
Entertainment.

There was a big audience On. last
evening at the amateur ministr
put on by number of Keokus
ed colored young men at AZ
hall on North Fourteenth street ne
Young Colored Mems Amusement
Club. The show was given on Tuesday
evening and there were not seats
enough to accommodate the crowd II
was repeated again last evening and
attended By another large crowd. Each
performance was first class and a
highly successful performance in every
way. rejecting great credit upon all
who participated in any way in the
evenings program.
a regulation first part was given
with musical features. The second
part closed farce comedy and the
show was over too soon to suit the
audience which was highly entertain
ed from start TO finish.
French Bland, Stanley Johnson. VIII
liam Martin and Fielding Johnson
were the directors while Charles John
son and Marc Johnson acted as stage
managers. The orchestra under the
direction of ". ". Fields was fea.
ture OF the evening.
William Martin acted as interlocu
tor and the end men were Marc John
son, John Baker. James Franklin.
Charles Johnson. Joe Fields and
Arthur FRYE
The following program was given:
Part I.
overture-The Red Moon-orches
ira.
Opening chorus-saraha Jane
! Company.
Mandy Lane-James Franklin.
/ I didn't Ask, He didn't Say. So !
Don't Know-Charles Johnson.
! When the Bells in The Lighthouse
Ring-S Stanley Johnson.
Meet in the Rosetime Rosie-w. T
Rush.
When the Birds in Georgia Sing Of
Tennessee-Ulysses Johnson
4 Dixie Gal-Ralph Fox.
I Sweet Marie-Earle Ware.
{: Right Church-Frank Weeden.
! In After Years-Art Fox.
Out Where the Billows Roll High
/ William Martin
| Alabam-Marc Johnson
/ From Ocean to characteristics
/ Down in the Cotton Fields-orches
ira.
/ Part II.
| Captain Johnsing of Company b
Charles Johnson, Art Fox, Stanle,
i johnson. Ralph Fox. ;
/ Oh. You Coon-E. Ware. R. Fox.
Light Foot Trio. Baker, H. Ora
ham, j. Fields.
/ Red Moon sextette-M essrs. John
son, Johnson, Martin, Johnson, Fo,
and Fox
Miss Johnson's Reception.
Cast of Characters.
-U-;II;,r, afar+;,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-18
NEVER FAILS 1l GIVE RELIEF

Just now many are interested in
knowing the best thing to relieve and
cure cold. They cannot do better
than to take the advice of Mrs. l. B.
Arnold Of Denver, Colo, who speaks
from personal experience.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-18

One OF the best Irish entertainments
ever given in Keokus was presented
last evening at ST. Peters hall before
an audience Of nearly i've hundred
people.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
BETTER SERVICE DEMANDED
Mayors of Valley Cities Protest
Against Railroad Facilities.
Appeal Will Be Made TO State Cor
POratiOn-SPeaIker Byrd
Heads Movement.
- = Ne - Ed

Special q The Washington Herald
Harrisonburg. Va. Jan. 1.-THE meet
ing OF the mayors OF the towns IN the
Valley to formulate protest against the
service and accommodations given the
Valley by the Southern andthe Baltimore
and Ohio railways was attended by the
chief executives Of Lexington. Staunton.
Harrisonburg. ForestviIIe. New Market
Mount Jackson. Stephens City, and Win
chester. while other towns sent messages
Of Endorsement OF the move.
Richard Evelyn Byrd. speaker Of the
house Of delegates. was elected chairman
Of the meeting. Specific complaints were
heard from the representatives present
and the evidence viii be presented TO the
State corporation commission.
In every instance the rolling stock and
roadbed Of both roads was denounced IN
no uncertain language, while depot facilI-
ties were condemned, 1t being shown at
one or more places that separate toilet
rooms for the races are not provided
A permanent committee was formed
with Mr.. Byrd as chairman. and as soon
as the evidence can be put IN proper
shape It will be presented with a request
that the roads be summoned before the
corporation commission.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
"WETS" FORCING An ELECTION
Another Local Option Contest Looms
Up in Bristol.
Petition I'm Circulation Asking the
Judge to Order EIectIOn-Many
Persons Sign the Paper.
So to Th, - Hrnld-

Special to TIE Washington Herad
Bristol, Va, Jan H--Judge John W
Price. Of the Corporation Court OF Bris
toll will at once be asked to call a Ioca
option election in Bristol A petition fol
the election IS now being circulated, and
It IS reported that almost enough singers
TO compel the court to order the election
have been procured
Under the Mann local option Law ar
election on the question OF saloons may
be held every two years. and the tim,
has nearly expired here. as Bristol voteC
dry" in April, 1907
The situation here Is unique. Bristol
Tenn. Just across the State line. voted
dry" with the understanding that The
other city would also remain dry" i
is now impossible for It 70 ever again
have saloons by reason OF the State wide
prohibition law Just passed by the Ten
nessee legislature Consequently its sis
ter city may vote wet this spring and
have saloons with al OF The revenue
while the other city viii practically have
the saloon and none OF the revenue
Another spectacular contest IS expected
Abingdon voted 10 retain the dispensary,
and that town. just thirteen miles from
Bristol, Is still wet" This fact viii
have more OF less influence on the re-
suit. as It Is said that many who voted
dry" two years ago viii line up with
the "wetsr this spring II an election is
held
The Bristol Herald-COurier. in an edi-
torial, declares that the city VIII be again
captured by the "drys" If the talked-of
contest IS held
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
NORFOLK PLANS AID
Manufacturers Favorable to
Commercial Building.
SEE THE SoUTTS OPPORTUNITY
Board or Trade VIII Be Asked 10
Raise Funds for MiIfOn-dOlIar
Building in Washington-It Is Be-
neved that the Movement VIII
Meet with Ready Response.

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 1.-THE vIrginlan-
Pilot says:
An effort viii be made in Norfolk 10
raise funds toward the erection OF the
S1,ooeooo building in Washington for the
Southern Commercial Congress. The
land for this new building. which is TO
be devoted exclusively 70 the business
men and interests Of the South. has al
ready been acquired, and now il is up 70
various Southern cities 10 raise the
money Necessary for the building.
J. \. Hall. secretary Of the board OF
trade. who is a member Of the congress,
said that he viii introduce the move
ment in the board Of trade in an IN
official way and see what steps can be
taken 10 raise a part OF the money here.
Approves Atlanta Plan.
Mr.. Hall said that this plan generally
will be adopted throughout the South,
Atlanta, Ca, having already started the
ball rolling by subscribing q goOdly sum.
Making Washington the permanent
home Of the Southern Commercial Con-
gresS means that the National Capital.
already the natural, geographically, and
railroad center Of Southern interests. Is
certain 10 become the commercial capital
Of the South Already there has been
subscribed $1,000 toward the project
most Of which has been raised by men
who have large interests in the South
The real incentive for the Inaugural
ton Of this project was the realization
by the bushes men Of the South that
their most urgent need IS the application
Of practical science and technical skill
70 the various industries. That they DO
realize this IS proved by the fact that the
movement for better industrial education
has already assumed great proportions.
Business Men Favor Project.
Applied to Norfolk. the project is looked
upon favorably. Those merchants and
manufacturers who are interdependent
on the other cities OF the South for their
supplies and demand are quick to see the
advantage in the establishment OF a per
msnent headquarters. and It Is believed
that when the mater IS presented 10 the
board Of directors OF the beard Of trade
IL VIII meet with a ready response No
plans have yet been mapped out for the
method Of raising this money
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
BOOK IN FREDERICKSBURG.
Montreal 4IaSOns Deny Report that
They Have Washington Bible.

SPECIAL TO The Washington Herald
Fredericksburg. Va, jan 1.-THE Fred
erscksburg Lodge Of Masous, which pos
sesses the Bible on which Washington
was entered. passed, and raised, and also
the records showing when he was given
his degree IN that lodge, has been some
what annoyed recently by a story which
was given wide publicity TO the effect
that the Lodge OF Antiquity OF Montreal.
Canada, Is the 'possessor Of the Bible
on which Washington was obligated as
a Mason.
In order 10 clear I'D the matter. Clar-
ence r Howard. past master Of the local
lodge. wrote 10 the Montreal lodge and
has received q reply. in which il is shown
that the story was unauthorized
We do not question the claim Of Fred
ericksburg lodge, says the secretary
Of the Montreal lodge, TO having init
ated. passed, and raised your iliustriOus
first President. George Washington YOU
have the records. and also the Bible. as
shown by Brother s J. Quinn, your past
grand master. IN his historical sketch Of
Your lodge"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
CLEARS The COMPLEXION
OVER NIGHT. ]
PimPIes, Rash, EruptiOns, &C.,
Quickly Eradicated by New
skin Remedy.

Since its discovery one year ago poslam.
the new skin remedy. has, in its extraor-
binary accomplishments. exceeded the
most sanguine expectations OF the emil
nent specialist who gave It 10 the world.
1t has cured thousands OF cases OF &C.
zema and eradicated facial and other dis
hgurements OF years standing. The ter
riole itching attending eczema is stopped
with the first application. giving proof OF
its curative properties at the very outset
In less serious skin affections, sucn as
pimpies. rash, herpes, biackheads. acne.
BARRIERS itch. &C. results show after an
overnight application. only a small guam
THY being required 20 effect a cure. Those
who use pOsiam for these minor skin
troubles can now avail themselves Of the
special 50-cent package. recently adopted
10 meet such needs. Both the 50-cent
package and the regular g jar may now
be obtained IN Washington at Ogram's.
oDonnelrs. and other leading drug stores.
Samples for experimental purposes may
be had free Of charge by writing direct
20 the Emergency Laboratories. 90 West
Twenty-fifth street. New York City
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
MAN, SUPPOSED DEAD, RETURNS
Finds Wife Married to Another.
Says He Was ShanGhaie5

Special e Tie Washington Herald
Hesthsville. Va, Jan 2l-If Ternvson
when he penned the story Of Enoch Arden
had lived in this village he might have
secured sufficient local color to make
his stirringA poem even more realistic
than il is.
About five years ago VIII Lowery. a
fisherman and oyster tonger, Of Coans.
and bis wife went to Baltimore. They
visited relatives and started on the re-
turn trip. While waiting for the boat
at the wharf in some way they became
separated. Lowery disappeared
His wife remained on the boat and
came home Nothing was heard of
LOWery for a week, until boat. SUD
posed 70 be a fisherman's yawl, brought
to Coans a body identified by many as
Lowery's. His widow collected her hus-
bands life insurance, and later married
again
Now, at this late date. comes the in
telligence that LOwery is alive and has
been seen in the neighborhOod Of his
home. People who know him say that his
story is that he was shanghaied while on
the wharf and put aboard a boat for
China
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
win Honor DIR. Newer.

SPECIAL % The Washington Herald
Durham. n c.. Jan. IA Durham
County state Normal Alumnae Assoes4-
ton was organized here to-day ameng
the Durham girls who attended the co.
Iege dnring the lifetime OF Or. Charles
n Mower, who died suddenly on / train
near here two years ago. The object OF
the association is to endOw the college
with fund Of 100000 In honor OF DR..
McIver, who was the first president and
the greatest spirit in the school
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.
UNITED STATES TAxICAB COSIPANI
ANNUAL REPORT

AAAl Al dEEUEl-F
We, the unS<t signed. the President and
a majority OF the Trustees Of the United
States Taxicab Company. a corporation
duly organized under the laws OF the Dis
trlct OF Columbia, DO hereby certify thai
the authorized capital stock OF said cor
pOTatiOD is $1,000, that Of said author
lied capital stock the sum Of s1.6o3o0 has
been actually paid IN. and that the debts
OF the corporation amount 70 81
HENRY 4 CLASSIC.
President and Trustee
REGINALD ROBERTSON,
Rs. KNAPP,
Trustee.
". " TRACY.
Secretary and Treasurer.
State OF New York, County OF New
York. IS:
Personally appeared before ne. the IN
dersigned- a Notary Public IL and for the
State and County aforesaid. WILLIAM
". TRACY. who. being duly swOrn.
stated that be is the Secretary and Treas
urer OF the United States Taxicab Com
pany and that the report above set forth
IS true. 70 the best OF his knowledge and
belief
Subscribed and sworn TO before ne this
14th DAY Of January. 1873
(Seal9 JNO. J < KOCHENDORFER
Notary Public Queens Co Certificate
fled in y. 7. Co.
District OF Columbia. IS.
Personally appeared before ne. the IN
derSigned a Notary Public IN and for the
District Of Columbia aforesaid. HENRY
H CLASSIC. who, being first duly sworn,
stated that he Is the President OF the
United States Taxicab Company. and
that the report above set forth is true, 10
the best Of his knowledge and belief.
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me this
18th day of January, 1913
FRANK D. BLACKSTONE
CsealJ notary Public
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
Last OF ChapIines Dead.

shepherdstown. ". Va. Jan. 21.-Mrs
Virginia Williams. widow Of R c. Will
Jams. died Of the infirmities Of age at her
home, Swan Pond, near here last night
aged eighty years. Mrs. Williams
ancestors were ameng the earliest settlers
Of this locality. Her maiden name was
Chapline. SharpsbUrg Nd, was settled by
the Chaplines. Deceased was a sister o:
the late Joseph Chapline. who was one OF
the founders Of West Virginia, and repre-
scented this county in both house and
senate. Mrs. Williams was the last q
her family
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
MATTHEWS APPOINTED.
Acting Warden Dawson offered Bet
ter Position at MOundSviIIe.

SDedsl t. The Washington Herald
Wheeling, ". Va, Jan T-Joseph
Matthews, Of Huntington. brother OF
State Bank Examiner Matthews. was
appointed warden of the State peniten-
t!ary, at Moundsville 10 I'll the vacancy
caused by the death of Warden Haddox.
The appointment was made by the
State board Of directors Of the peniten-
tiary after Gov. ". NJ o. Dawson came
from Charleston and forced the directors
TO elect Matthews. The directors who were
in favor Of Captain Of the Guards c.
G. Dawson, who has been acting warden
for the last year. left the meeting sooner
than concur In the election Of the new
warden
Dawson has been offered the captaincy
OF the guard at an increased salary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
FIRE IN LYNCHDURG
Half-milliOn Dollars of Prop
erty Is Menaced.
DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT $4,000
Art Store of w. s. Ryan Company
Is Ruined, and Almonds Depart
Control BIaEe In the Very Heart of
the Retail District of City.

Special % The Washington Head
Lynchburg. Va, Jan. 1-FIfty thou
sand dollars damage. nearly covered By
insurance. was done and property valued
at s5o0.06e was nenaced by a fire which
ruined the art store OF the ". S. Ryar
Company in the heart OF the retail dis
trict to-day
The effective work OF the fire depart
ment prevent a serious conflagration
AS 1t was. the greatest damage done was
confined 10 the stocks Of the Ryan store
and Almond department store and the
buildings they occupied
Started in n Cellar.
The fire started in the cellar Of the
Ryan store, and went to the fourth floor
through the elevator shaft. and for a
time it seemed certain that Almond
store. which adjOined Ryan's in the rear
as well as the side. would be consumed.
The Ryan stock is valued at Ss0O00, and
il IS insured for 81 600. Almonds stock
and building is valued at s15a0O0 The
building was flied with smoke for an
hour. and the loss cannot be estimated,
but it is fully covered by insurance
Firemen Injured.
The William Jennier estate. wkch
owned the Ryan store building, lost about
Sl0ooO which Is covered by insurance.
J. H. EdmUnds. timer, lost about N.050.
which is also covered. The Monarch
bowling alleys also suffered but their
loss is probably covered by insurance.
The fire is thought TO have caught from
the hot-air furnace plant
Several firemen were seriously handi-
capped by electric wires. Others suffered
slight injuries during the blaze.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
FOG TIES UP TRAFFIC.
Ferryboats One Hour in Running a
Mile at Norfolk.

sperisl 70 The Washington Head
Norfolk, Va, Jan. IA dense fog as
thick as ever seen in Norfolk euveloDed
this harbor for several hours early. to-
day, completely tying I'D navigation.
Fifteen hundred Norfolk men EMPLOYED
in the navy yard were caught on the
Portsmouth ferrySen route 10 their work
and as q result lost their muster.
Many Portsmouth people EMPLOYED
on the Norfolk side OF the river were
1rom one 70 two hours late in getting
10 their work. It was impossible for
the ferry boats to cross the river be-
tween : and S O'Clock. and practically no
other vessels ventUred from their docks
during that time
The fog was not only dense upon the
water, but almost as completely en-
veloped the cities Of Norfolk and Ports
mouth
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
Seeks to stop Home Poker Games,

Special TO The Washington Herald
Portsmouth. Va, Jan. E-Mayor Reed
Of Portsmouth. viii seek to have the
Portsmouth council pass an ordinance
suppressing the playing of poker in all
private homes in the city. The mayor SAYS
Danville has such an ordinance and he
sees no reason why Portsmouth should
noEhave one
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
Medley Held for Grand Jury.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Petersburg, w Va, Jan. H-F. NJ
Medley. OF Herbs Ferry, near this city.
was this afternoon held for the grand
jury for shooting with intent to kill Al
bert White, who lives in the same neigh
borhood White viii recover. though the
bullet from MedIey's revolver pierced
his breast Just above the heart The
shooting was the result OF a long stand
ing feud- Medley alleges he acted in
self defense
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
Lynehburs D. a. R. Elects Officers.


Lynchburg, Va, Jan. 1.-THE Lynch
burg Chapter, Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution, which has Just been or
gained, has selected the following
officers. Regent. Mrs. ". II. STROLLER.
first vice regent. Mrs c. l. De Mott.
second vice regent, Miss Marco T Jones.
third vice regent, Mrs NJ r. Dillard
recording secretary, Miss Matte Adams.
corresponding secretary, Mrs ". R
Barksdale; treasurer, Mrs. G. ToEnes
Gaines; registrar, Miss katherine L.
Clarke; historian, Mrs. A. S. Payne. and
psiismentarian, Miss Sallie Adams. The
new chapter has thiTty-two charter mem
bers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
Hope. to Adiu.- Financial Troubles

oTec1el 10 The Washington Herald
Salisbury. n. c. Jan. 2L-Upon Il petit
ton fled by F. H. Binder and 6. K
Wiley. of Salisbury. the Albert Lee Pink
Granite Company. doing a general granite
business in Rowan County. was yesterday
placed in the hands Of a receiver. Stable
Linn was named by Judge B. F. Long
as temporary receiver. The liabilities of
the concern have not been made public.
but It IS stated that the trouble will be
amicably adjusted and that business VIII
be continued
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
STUART NOW AT WORK.

In Southwest Virginia Planning
GubernatOriRI Campaign.
Special &c TIE Washington Herald
Bristol, Va. jan H.-Henry c. Stuart
has actively started on his campaign Tor
the Democratic nomination for governor
Of Virginia He is at his home in Rus
sell County. near here. having Just re-
turned from a trip abroad.
It is believed that he Is easily ahead
Of all Of the other aspirants in his native
section Of the Old Dominion, the south
west. and believing that his position is
secure here. he will devote his energies
largely 10 other sections Of the State.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
OPPOSES PROHIBITION.
Col Purcell, Virginia GubernaforIai
Candidate. Announces Position.


y am unaIterably opposed to State
wide prohibition as a tenet Of the Demo
cratic faith, and that viii be the principal
plank IN my platform declared Col J.
II Purcell. Of PurceIlviIle, Va. candi-
date for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination in Virginia, while in Wash
ington yesterday
Of the quqartet Of candidates for
governor Of Virginia. Col Purcell Is the
first 10 announce publicly his position on
the prohibition question. which Is now
agitating Virginia He is a former mem
Der OF the Virginia legislature. and SAYS
he wants the people to know where he
stands now He also announces lie wants
an honest State primary SYSTEM pri-
mary II which the poor man can enter
as well as the rich man.
The LoUd0un County candidate prom
lscs 10 make things interesting when he
opens up his campaign. He saws ne in
tends 70 call a spade a spade
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
standard. plea in Vain.

Chicago. Jan 0.-February . is the
date set By Judge Albert B. Anderson
for hearing the second trial Of the So
2400eO Standard Oil case. Judge Ander-
son fixed the date to-day. after lengthy
arguments between counsel. in which the
Standard Oil Cempany's lawyers pleaded
vigorously for delay.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
MAKES PAPER FROM 0KRA.
Experiments of Columbian Paper
Company So Far Successful.

Special 70 The Washington Head
Bristol. Va. Jan. 1.-THE Columbian
Paper Company. operating a g.e0O00
plant here, Is conducting successful ex-
periments with okra, vegetable indl-
genous TO the Southern soils, for the
manufacture Of paper SO successful has
the experiments been that the company
mas planted several acres Of the vege-
table 20 continue it on a much larger
scale
II It Is demonstrated that paper can be
made from okra- this would he very much
cheaper than wood and straw. which IS
now used almost exclusively in the manu.
facture Of wood fiber. from which the
commercial grades Of paper are made.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
VIRGINIA ROAD COMPLETED.
First Through Train VIII Be Rua
Next Week.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va, Jan H.-According to a
statement by General Manager Dupuy. OF
the Virginian Railway. through trains
from Deepwater, ". Va, TO Norfolk,
Va, will be run over the road next week.
should the weather not interfere with
the work Of completing the road.
The train service viii be somewhat
slow until the roadbed Is shaken down.
but it is expected that traffic viii be
handled from the start with fair dis
patch. Sufficient coal will be hauled for
the use OF the road, as well as other
freight which has accumulated on the
line.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
RoanoLe Factorr CIose. nn,rn

Roanoke. Va, Jan 1.-THE Roanoke
EHsmeling Stamping works have closed
down The plant manufactures all sorts
Of enamel ware. overstoek and no de-
mand for supply is said to be the reason
for closing Fifty people are thrown out
Of empl0ymez&
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-01-22
winchester Merchant FaiI..

winchester, Va. Jan 21.-John H.
Huntsberry. a Winchester dry goods and
shoe merchant, made an assignment to-
day, naming Herbert S L.arick as trus-
tee The liabilities are s2.oOe. with assets
about the same