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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

Philosopher Perkins, who has lived
long and observed closely. has no
ticeo that women who are volu5le are
quickest to take on wrinkles. This
should hold some Of them for while.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

The woman suffragists lost out In
the Illinois senate by just one vote.
It is lucky for the guilty individual
that they are unable to identity him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

body conducive to their growth. 20
maintaining cleanlys conditions as y
both our indoor and outdoor surround
ings and by keeping our bodies strops
and healthy. we can, to a large degrees
at least, secure immunity from COM
municable diseases.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

And YOU have been travelling all that
time have you q Well, no, sir, con-
fesse|d the nothing but-the-truthful
witness making a hasty mental cal
culation. mot actually travelling. l
have put in about four years Of that
time waiting at railway stations. I"
Five hundred coal men from Ne
braska and Iowa Will be in Dies Moines
June Is to JIG to attend the annual
convention Of the Retail Coal Deal
ers' association Of the two states. One
feature Of the convention will be an
inspection by the dealers OF the coal
mines in Polk county.
| AS the story is told in Havper's
| Weekly. the maid-of-all-work in the
service of Pottsville family, the
members whereof are not on the
most amicable Of terms. recently ten
dered her resignation, much to the dis
| tress OF the lady Of the house, who was
loath to part with so excellent a ser
want. so you are going to leave us?'
asked the mistress. sadly. what
| the matter, Mary? Haven't we al
ways treated you like one OF the fam
jily?' sYis, mum, said Mary, an
II sthood 1t as long as I'm goin' tot"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

A town board in Missouri has pro-
hibited flirting The old lady who
tackled the Atlantic ocean with a
broom is not without her imitators,
even at this late day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

The charitable suggestion is adj
vanced by the Chicago Tribune that 1t
may be that @. Bernard Shaw is un-
able to write any other kind OF plays.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25


canal zone.
The Sioux City Journal complains
that commencement time comes just
when father is trying to get enough
money together to buy an automobile.
A three carload consignment OF
steers fed on pea silage at Eau Claire,
Wis, sold on the Chicago market at
sc. 80. The Marshalltown Times-Re-
publican suggests that perhaps the
Iowa feeder might find COW peas and
silo substitute for seventy cent
corn.
The Waterloo Reporter tells how
the C. @. d. signal flashed out by wire
less saved the day from another great
catastrophe. A Chicago woman was
suffering from Indigestion. Her ply.
stefan was on the high sea sailing for
Europe. and she was in dreadful
dilemma. With the inspiration OF a
genius she bethought of the wireless
Quickly Investing $40. she flashed tc
him her symptoms and promptly came
back the reply. Follow the directions
gave you before left" She did SC
and fslt better. Great is wireless.
The commercial traveller had beer
summoned as witness, and the coun
sci for the defense was cross examin
| ing him, and eliciting many interest
ing details as to "exes," etc. "Yol
travel for Jobson. Hobson, Slobson 8
Co. don't your said the lawyer. Yes
sir" 1How long have you been y
their employer" "About ten years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25
"pe Matched Way.'

A rich northerner walking about Y
southern negro settlement came W y,
on house around which several emu
rem were playing. Seeing that " y
family was destitute, he called the olu
est negro boy and gave him dolla,
telling him to spend 1t for a Christna'
turkey. AS soon as the generous ma
mad gone. the negro woman called =
boy to her and said: Thomas, v
gimme dat dollar and go git DAT ~
key in de natchel way"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

The Chautauqua orators are hope
lessly self-willed. Even the fact tina.
Niagara dried UP has been lost on
them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25

The treating habit has been aptly
called the first aid to intemperance.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-05-25
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. NOTES AND COMMENT.

Over ton of quinine was required
last year to combat malaria on the
canal zone.
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keokuk, Iowa May Is. 1909
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-26
'StOddard-DaytO

Classy Beautiful 'Stoddard Dayton cars are of classy de-
sign with graceful, pleasing lines and disunctively beautiful fin
ish, not elsewhere equaled.
Ease comfort dayton cars are so balanced and
hung, dimensions and weights are so proportional, the springs so
made and tempered, bodies and seats are so carefully shaped, and
the upholstering so expertly done, that taken as a whole the con-
struction affords the easiest riding, the most comfortable automo-
bile ever produced.
Silent Smooth-"It goes like a breeze was the way a
wealthy easterner, visiting here last week, expressed his approval
of the silent, smooth going STANDARDIZATION"
Great Powerful one time or another the "Stoddard Dayton
has won victories over every Hill Climbing competitor with which
it has ever contested. And this includes cars of the highest price.
It has been in twice as many Hill Climbs as any other Car, and won
a much larger percentage of victories.
Speed-No car can go faster, and equally as importantly no
car can go as slowly on direct drive with as much ease on the motor
action.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-26
VaIve-in-Head Motor

Finest Motor Made-The Famous standardization NeIn-He
Motor, having snpHied and get-at-able paTs-with 20 per mt greater power
using Less asolne-being free from observation-disclosures steady applca-
of pOwer-wnh it's automatic positive oiHng system-with steady power
al slow as we'll as fatsp eed-always powerful quiet, smooth, snappy IN
These ire the principles which go to make up the worlds foremost racing
Cas, N they are principles found fully developer in standardization
models. In the international races Of this past year, onOr were wn by
foreign cars equipped as is the "Stoddard-Dayton" with vaIve-n-head motors.
The Observation-Disclosures" car that ran second n the $50 mile race at the recent
indianapolis speedway stopped but twice. and then fol only ola performance
makes or efficiency and dependabint.
Low Cost-The first cost is the lowest because you get nor for every
cost is the veyl lowest because the Valve-m-Head motor deveopes 10 to 20
miles pr galon Of gasoline md epa reXnenses are as IoM as the loMest.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-26

in America. The sale on this lot has been slow
and in order to move the stock rapidly to- make
room for other stock, we have cut the price so
thata any business concern can provide its office with
Just what it requires in a ~fireproof safe.
We have the largest retail safe establishment
in the world, and the stock from which you may
select is complete and thoroughly modern in
every respect.
If you cannot come and inspect the stock,
write us, saying what your requirements are and
we will give your wants special attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-26
Quality by

All STANDARDIZATION" cars re cut ron one piece" o to speak; 1t
selling quality by measure" A 80 hOrsep power Roadster COSTS $4,000.
If you van l@sc al you cn get the sam car-that is absolutely the
quality in construction thrOughout-but with only 40 horse power, and
propOrtOnately smaller dimensions, for only $4,000.
If that ar is still more han you want, there is yet a smaller measure
which W e can fill for you WITH THE SAME QUALITY 30 horse power
car for only 1880.
This surely is selling quality by measure" You don't have to buy one
with more power o carrying capacity thar you actually require. And yet you
get the eNact quality that the bigger cars possess, for every "stoddard-Dayton'
al is a veritable quality reflection of every other "Stoddard-DaytOn'c ar
And whether you pay $500 o $a25O for your Roadster-whether
you've got a 80 horse power oil a go horsep Ower-sO long rs it bearst the name
"stoddmrd.Dayton" You ARE IN THE SAME CLASS WITH EVERY OTHER
"STODDARD-DAYTON" OWNER.
In the observation-disclosures" line offered herein, you will readily SEE that in
the designs los used there is a Tange of power which should appeal most
strongly to all prospective customers. A great many wan runabOuts, We
"a furnish them in 30, 40, so or eve go II. p, Take your choice of touring
cars in 80, 40, or 80 ii. p, with seating capacity ranging from four to seven
people. 1t is lot necessary to get a seVenIpaSsenger ca when room fOr four
is all that is necessary.
The Observation-Disclosures" line of closed cars comprises Limousines
LandauIets, Town Cars, and Coupes, in 30 and 80 II. p. models costing from
So, 100 to $3SOO-veritabIe PuHnans on tires
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-26
MaQnetO

All "stoddord,Dayton' 1910 models will include magnetic Ignition as reg
uar equipment Models A, {, ID N ii will be fitted with Sphtdorf magnetos
and coil, comprising a dual system, where thu current supply is furnished by
either magneto or batteries intensified at a induction Cl AM distributed Ito
the cylinders through tho same common distributor with a single set # spark
plugs
Models F, X and T are equipped with Bosch magnetic and DelcO system,
giving w separate systems OF ignitOn. M DeCO system consists ESSENTIALLY
of a specially designed non-VLbratng fourcol induction unit a master circuit
breake N Kick" switch of new construction C ant circuit breake are
encased i'm a heat m oi-proof steel jacket, whereby it CA be placed under the
hood. This gives 1--WE separate systems of gnidOnL where the source Of current
and distribution to the cylinders is entirely separate, W setsO spark plugs
switch.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-26

"StOddard-Dayton' quality never varies. 1t is as good in the small cas
as in the large Ones. They are offered at a pice-One Prce 20 An-whiCh
represents al actual aVng of the profit, which other anufactuIe who are
mere ssembers of carsm must pay to the makers of those parts.
In the "Stoddard- Dayton" buyers aTc given biggest values for every dollar
they spend. II is a matter of record that carsse selling for W ad even three
times as much as the "StOddard-Dayton" are ct superior in quality, fol. the
reason tina the best materials Obainabe go into Observation-Disclosures" n only
skilled wOrkmen are employed in the manufacture.
Besides his, hey make a essential parts OF their ars-mOret than m
other automobile manufacture in IN world. 1t is this readily understood plan
of Observation-Disclosures" manufacture-the fact thai hey are MANUFACTURE
IRIS Of automobiles, lot mere assemblers of partS-that enables them to
guarantee % the buyers O a "StOGdard- Dayton" the absolute M sure saving
that represents profit which makers o parts receive from those who put an
assembled ar oil IN market.
In buying l"stoddard-Dayton' touring car, roadster or Limousine, the
oWne receives a Car thate equals, in everything except price, ANY al nc mat
ter what its price.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-24
Life Toll Of Rai!ways.

In marked contrast with the last
accident bulletin of the interstate
commerce commission, which shows
that 1T persons (s7 passengers and
140 employes) were billed In train
accidents and ISIS injured during
the first quarter OF the British board
of trade of the accidents on the rail-
ways OF the United Kingdom during
the year 1908. In the latter case not
q single passenger was killed, the
British roads thus repeating the brill
liant record of immunity scored in
1901. The namber injured In train
accidents was 283, a number very
low in comparison with the average
for the last ten years-namely, 62S.
Taking the whole tale Of railroad
fatalities and casualties, the compar-
ison with Great Britain is just as dis
creditable to this country. Whereas
in Great Britain in the whole Of 1908
there were 102 passengers. 37s en-
ployes and $50 other persons killed
by the railways in other than train
accidents. The numbers killed in the
United States in the first three months
of this year were: 80 passengers and
5S3 employees, the record not cover
Ing the other persons killed in grade
crossing and other like accidents.
The record Of injured brings the total
of casualties for the quarter up to
1875.
There is a good deal to be said In
explanation Of this tremendous dis
crepancy, but the facts remain to
show the American disregard Of hu-
man life and the careless conditions
under which the railway business is
conducted here in comparison with
England.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-24

why, yes"
when did you see him last?"
EARLY in the evening. don't know
the exact hour"
You sent for him."
He'd been working for me. owed
him a small balance and told him to
come up and get it."
He kept the appointment you
made?"
yes"
You met him."
YES"
Mrs Fairburn was standing face to
face with Willetts. Looking him
straight in the eyes she said, as quiet
ly and as conclusively as one might
discuss the weather or the price OF
butter: "And you murdered him."
Willetts did not start. He had been
a gambler too long to betray whatever
might be passing in his mind. He
laughed uneasily. did II" he inquir-
ed. "Well, I'd entirely forgotten that
Perhaps I did"
"You decoyed that negro from his
home. You waited for him In the
dark. You met him as a friend and
drove your knife through his heart
because you were afraid Of what he
knew"
Ito be Continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-24
THE CARPETBAGGER
BY OPIE READ AND FRANK PXLEY
co,vghted by Laird Lee PubishersAn Rights Reserved
BY Permission of the Publishers

gambler, as he backed over to the,sec-
retary's desk. He turned his head
for a moment to pick up the pen. II
was only an instant, but it was long
enough for the Governor to pull open
the left drawer. Within it lay re-
volver in plain view. Above 1t rest
ed the Carpetbagger's left hand.
Willetts threw down the pen and
the Governor picked it up. IF sign
this" he drawled, evidently fighting
for delay, "how do know that I'll get
cent out Of 1t? You said you'd give
me fifty thousand. Does that agree
ment hold?"
We'll treat you right" growled
Willetts.
"Well, this doesn't look much ike
it."
Nellie entered from the private Of
flee, opening a door squarely behind
Willetts. Seeing a strange man point
ing a revolver at her father, she utter
ed a loud cry Of alarm. Willetts
turned upon her with the rapidity Of
a flash Of lightning. Then he wheel
ed about to keep the Governor "cov-
cred" The old man was upon his
feet: his long arm was extended and
the murderous muzzle Of big revol-
yer was thrust into Willetts' face.
Drop it," came in stern tones from
the Governor. The gamblers grasp
relaxed and his weapon fell to the
floor. The Carpetbesger picked it up.
"A moment ago." he said slowly, II
didn't have a pistol handy. Now
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until the carriage was crossing the
river and her destination became clear.
Then, taking off one Of her Shoes she
flung it into the water, saying trium-
phantly: Now take me back. can't
enter your mothers house barefoot"
And back the count had to take the
pretty rebel.
| M. Lollee paints charming picture
Of Virginie at this period Of her life.
Her blue eyes had a magic softness,
her brown hair, rich and abundant,
clustered round the pure lines of her
brow; the arms and shoulders had an
ir describable grace in their exquisite
J g. .rves; the dainty dimpled chin, the
lovely parted lips. like an opening
crimson flower, appeared to invite a
caress. Even more beautiful. II possi-
BILE, was her figure, which was fault
less in its symmetry and its grace Of
outline; while her arms and hands, In
their perfect modelling, were the de-
spair of sculptors.
Such was the Countess Castiglione
when she stood on the threshold Of
womanhood, the most peerless Of her
sex, not only. in Italy, but In all Eu-
rope; and her personal charm and in
telligence were at least equal to her
physical perfection. Wife though she
now was, she was constantly surround
ed by lovers. including King Victor
Emmanuel himself, the most indefat-
igable Of them all. to whom she dis
pensed her smiles and favors with
charming abandon, which drove her
husband to distraction. She was a
born queen Of hearts, and right royal
ly she played the role.
Cavour, Victor Emmanuel's minis
ter. was the first to discover In the
countess, other gifts than those Of
beauty. With her subtle intellect and
her rare gift Of making men the slaves
of her will, she would make an ideal
diplomatist; and he had little difficult
ty in inducing her to go to Paris In
this character, to throw her spell over
Napoleon and enlist his aid In hberat-
Ing Italy. It was a mission which
made an irresistible appeal to the
countess's ambition. She would be a
great force in Europe, the arbiter Of
national destinies Sne had long been
weary Of her weakened husband and
1t was with light heart that she
made the journey to France to con-
quer the world.
/ At Paris she was received with the
honors of an empress and the homage
due to the loveliest woman in Europe,
and among her warmest welcomers
was Napoleon himself, who. In his
crownless days, had petted her as a
child. Her first appearance at the
French court was at grand ball at
the Tuileries, where her reception was
such as might well have turned less
ell-balanced head.-Cassell's Journal
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-24
CHAPTER XXXI-Continued.


willetts came in hurriedly, after
making a discreet reconnaissance at
the doorway. "Lummers isn't back
yet" he muttered. 'The woman
couldn't do the trick. didn't much
believe she could. 1t isn't her fault;
either he's a fool or he's crazy" He
was walking up and down the room
in nervous excitement when Lummers
entered.
Did you get it?" he whispered.
Lummers nodded.
Good! Let me have it. Where's
the nigger?"
"I don't know. He was here when
1 left"
well. you take care of him If he
turns up. Stand at the door out
there and while I'm with the Govern
or don't let anybody come in. Under
stand?"
Lummers walked out into the re-
ception room, and Willetts started to-
ward the door of the Governors pri-
vate office. Before he had taken a
half dozen steps the door opened and
Gov. Crance came into the room car
rying some papers in his hand. He
stopped short on seeing the lobbyist.
Governor" remarked Willetts
blandly, I'm sorry to bother you to-
day, but here's petition I'd like you
to look at, If you will"
Making no reply, the Carpetbagger
seated himself at his desk. A moment
later, he glanced up and, displaying a
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-24
PoLITENEss THESE DAYS.
Not What It Used to Be, More Is the
Pitv

Pity.
We are all prone to speak Of the
past and declare that things were
quite different and far better than they
are in the present We are not dis
posed to say that this is true, as a
general thing; for We think there has
been wonderful progress made In
these latter days, and we believe that
the world is growing better, but there
are customs which existed in the past
that are a lost art and we do not hes
itate to declare that 1t Is pity that
1t is so
Let us enumerate. In the first place
there Is not that Difference shown to
ladies that was shown In the days or
our fathers. 1t is hardly necessary to
mention illustrations to substantiate
this. 1t was, in the olden days, not
regarded as good form for gentle
man to wait on ladies in a store In his
shirt sleeves, and If clerk wished to
receive his walking papers in a hurry
let him so far forget his manners as
to do such a thing. Again, gentle
man would not think Of accompanying
a lady on the streets minus his coat
This is all in the past now. Clear out
of date
Another custom was when young
er person addressed an older the blunt
ives" and no" was never used. To Us
1t was a sure mark Of want Of proper
breeding. 1t stamped that person as
ILL hammered in the very highest de-
gree. But we are told, save US from
the custom, that it is not good form,
these days, to say Yes sir" and mo
sir" or Yes ma'am," and mo ma'am,"
but that the youngest sprout must
blurt out yes" and mo" to elderly
persons on all occasions. 1t may be
custom, but when we hear 1t, 1t makes
US think less Of the youth who does 1t.
We need revival Of politeness all
along this line. We believe, and be-
lieye most sincerely, that, in this re-
spect, the olden days far surpassed the
present, and we believe that q return
to the olden custom Is bound to take
place. Good manners, in the past, was
the mark of gentleman or Of lady,
and 1t Is so today. Let the Ill manner
ed take due notice. They have not
the passport to polite and elegant So
ciety and never will have 1t until they
learn to be gentlemen and ladies'
Greenwood Journal.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-08-24
CHAPTER XXXII.
What Jim Found.

Toward evening Major Reynolds
strolled over to the residence Of Mrs
Fairburn. He found her sitting upon
the veranda and, as the red glow Of
sunset lighted up her face, he thought
he never had appreciated her rare
beauty before. Certainly she never
had seemed so beautiful to him.
Alice" he said, as she arose to
greet him, I am Governor Of Missis-
sippi. The returns are not in yet, but
my advices leave no room for doubt
as to the result"
II congratulate you, Major, with all
my heart, and 1 also congratulate the
state"
"And now l have come to you for
my reward"
THE state has already rewarded
you, Major"
II care not for that, Alice. You
know the only reward 1 have longed
for, hoped for, prayed for. May I
claim 1t now?''
Let me ask you a question: The
election is over; has Gov Crance acted
in good faith toward you?"
Yes: think he has"
Has he fulfilled every obligation
to you and to himself
II believe So"
| Has he kept his promises? Has he
acted honorably? Are you satisfied
that he has made full restoration to
the state so far as he could do IT,"
Yes"
And what is his reward?"
"A clear conscience and the respect
of his fellow men,"
Does he command your respect
for what he has done?"
Certainly"
Then, may he not claim mine?"
The Major hesitated. II will admit
I was wrong the other night" he said,
| lin calling you to account for your
friendliness toward him; but it was
nv great love for you which prompt
| ed me to do it. But l told you then
that as soon as 1 was elected Govern
or l should call for your answer.
IAlice-''
Come into the house." she said. A
half hour later they came out togeth-
er and walked down to the state house.
During the exciting scene which fol-