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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07

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According to George Fitch, pluto
GRAFT is man who can afford to throw
pair of socks away when he finds
hole in them.
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NOTES AND COMMENT.

The flag pole of new skyscraper
at Peoria will tickle the clouds 1S5
feet from the pavement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07

The recent mortality among gov
ernors of states has been striking.
Since the beginning of the year Gov
ernors John A. Johnson of Minnesota.
Samuel G. Cosgrove of Washington,
George l.. Lilley of Connecticut and
John Sparks of Nevada have passed
away This extraordinary number of
gubernatorial deaths within such a
short period of time is believed to be
without precedent.
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RES from the statements of the isolat-
ed Boston man.
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THE G ATE CITY
PUBLISHED BY
THE GATE CITY COMPANY
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c. F. SkIRvlN. Manager
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A decision has been reached to car
ry out the policies of the late Mr..
Hartman in the railways that he con-
trolled, and the improvements pro-
jected will cost fully 100000
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07

eiSAiehA JAot " ScLtle Inc LudlteT, Tie
/ Omaha Bee declares that a gentleman
is any man who isn't a gent"
decision has been reached to car.
ry out the policies of the late Mr..
Hartman in the railways that he con
trolled. and the improvements pro-
jected will cost fully s10o 100000
According to the official pronuncia-
tion "Peary' doesn't rhyme with ICON
trary," but the Sioux City Journal
points out that 1t can be worked In
appropriately enough to rhyme with
weary"
| The Des Moines school board is in a
/ fierce controversy as to whether 1t
should continue to insure its school
buildings. $1,000 a year is paid for
premiums, while only 81 400 has been
received for fire losses in ten years.
The Kansas newspapers. are print
ing this war story: At the battle Of
Shiloh colonel rode up to Gen. w.
T. Sherman and asked: Where shall
we go9' GO where you please" he re-
pied: youll find damned good fight
ing anywhere
GOOD sized hogs brought s2e each
at the Chicago stock yards last week.
The Jacksonville Courier remarks
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07
of his huge snout dig sea-level canal
from ocean to ocean"

An exchange remarks that man
can start out any day, and inside of
an hour and thirty minutes ne can en-
gage woman to work for him
for life for nothing week, while it
will take two weeks of solid search
to get one to work at fair wages and
board
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-10-07

According to the official pronuncia-
ton "Peary" doesn't rhyme with ICON
trary," but the Sioux City Journal
points out that 1t can be worked In
appropriately enough to rhyme with
weary"
The Washington times., 1909-03-21

she had been deceived as To the extept
OF John Warmers wealth at the time
the contract was entered into; that q
part of the contract by which her hys-
. Da''d was to give her $500 yearly for
I pm money, never had been carried
ou;, and that therefore. the aptenun-
tan contract was invalid and void. and
she was entitled TO her dover share OF
the Warner estate
The case WAS carried to the sunrapA
court OF Illinois. which decided IN favor
or Mrs Warner a few months ago. RI,
tle declSion she came into possession
OF %5b,pg or her husbands estate the
court holding that the antenuptial CON
/ tract was void
Some time ago Minnie Warner Net
Ter ana ATabella Warner, daughters OF
JoIh ana Isabella Warner, and half
- "l teSpdSlan Warner. brought
sun mere 10 nave the Old Robinson farm
IN Greenfield township, where Isabella
~ amer was born and reared, and which
"dS purchases by John Warner soon
dIter ms mari Sage To Isabella Robinson.
1IIlded SO hat they might obtain their
SHARES of the property
Now attorneys representing Vespasiar
warner Minnie Bishop Warner his
WIG: Flora Warner McDermOtt dauah-
Ter OF John Warner by his first wife
ana her husband, Patrick McDermOtf
Ilted an answer TO the petition Of Ne
Isabella Warmers children. In tn an
SWef they assert that, although the
stAtehUptIal contract entered into he
-Ween John Warner and Isabella Robin
SOH haS been declared Illegal and void in
~ iliiIols, u IS legal and binding in Ohio.
IN winch State the contract was made
and that by its terms Ms Warner mi
LeI Two daughters are not entitled TO
any share OF the Robinson farm.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
DELEHANTY HOLDS
FOR EVEN $4,000
Gives Nationals Ten DAYS
TO Consider Offer Before
He Jumps.

CLEVELAND. March 21.-Jim Dele
hanty has announced that ne will wait
ten days for the Washington club TO
meet his salGIy demands
II the Nationals don't come. across. ny
that time he says ne viii coach the
Western Reserve University here and
then play with the California outlay
State League. Delehanty has received
an offer OF 500 to coach the college
team until Jane l. He claims that this.
together with what ne will receive on
the coast, IS more than Washington
has offered
Jim is holding out for 5000. He points
10 the fact that he mad a successful
season last year. and is entitled 10 a
big salary boost. Speaking OF his case
he said,
I'm hot going TO be able to play
baseball forever. L had good wear
last seascn, and am In a position to de-
mand a g. increase. It's a good idea
10 so after the coin when YOU have
something to nd on, for when your
down and ont the best you can get IS
the rolling mill. 1 am after the in.
ana am willing 10 play anywhere tnsy
VIII play me the besc, even II !t's In
Manila
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
JERSEY CITY CLUB
ISSUES ULTIAATUN
No League Contests Unless
Sunday Baseball Is
Permitted.

JERSEY CITY. March 2I-The Jersey
City baseball club has issued a state
ment To the Jersey City public. which
can be considered also as an ultimat,iu
The management frankly says that if
III cannot play Sunday games IT will he
impossible to conduct the Club AT =
profit. and if permission to play on SIM
day Is not granted, the public VIII have
to do without weekday games also.
This ultimatum is announced in a fiI,-
page advertisement printed In an even
me paper. II is entitled an open letter
10 the public about baseball" and de
ClaTtS that
The mana cement % the Jersey CITY
baseball club wishes to submit To The
public its side of the Sunday baseball
proposition in Jersey City
In order to have the matter clearly
understood it viii be necessary 10 give
a brief history of professional base
ball in Jersey City
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
OPEN FIGHT IN OHIO
FOR WARNER ESTATE
Commissioners of Pensions and Stepmother Again Clash
IN Court Over Millions Left by His Father
Case to Be Carried Up.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. March 2L-Vespa.
sian Warner. United States Commits
sioner OF Pensions. It was announced
today. intends to carry his case 10 pre-
vent his stepmCther from securing a
large portion OF his fathers estate 10
the Supreme Court of the United
States If necessary.
IL has now been taken into the courts
of Huron county. Ohio, and Will be
fought out there. Mrs Warner. before
her marriage 10 the wealthy John War
ner, Of Clinton, III. was Miss Isa bella
Robinson. of Greenfield township. HUI
ron county.
Nespasian Warner, administration of
his fathers milliO-4s. opposed his stem
mothers suit 10 recover her dover
share of John Warrer's estate on the
ground that his father and steDrnother
prior to their marriage. had entered
INTO a contract by which the wife WA
70 receive the sum OF $4,000 at her hIfs-
band s death in lieu OF dover share OF
his estate
In her petition. Mrs. Warner asserted
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
SAYS HIS AIRSHIP
WILL CARRY THIRTY
Mile a Minute Is Speed
Which Is Promised by
Illinois Inventor.

PEORIA, Ill, March 21-F. VI. Mer-
rili, an electrician here. hac perfected
and patented a working model of an
airshiP and is at work on a machine
winch, when finished. he says viii carry
thirty passengers al rate OF one mile
minute through the air
The model OF the airship now under.
construction has been given a practical
test and worked perfectly, being easily
controlled at a height Of 800 feet from
the ground Merrill expects 70 make
lis first ascension next August.
The device is shaped like a boat Is
feet long and 16 feet wide, fitted with
wheels on which it runs while gather
ing momentum enough 10 life II from
the ground. A cock pit IN the center
carries. the passengers. Two propeUers
are driven by a 250-horse power gaso-
me engine Huge aerOplanes are at
taChed 10 the sides The weight oF the
whole machine is 5000 pounds.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
PLAYERS ADVOCATE
EARLIER TRAINING
Clubs May Forward Pitch
erS and CatchefS Ahead
of Team.
Continued from Tenth Page)

for daily arguments and contentious
about whether or not q hit or an error
should have been charged Is frequently
made in the minor leagues. where the
small size Of the towns is likely to bring
the reporter into closer contact with
the players than in the major cities.
Their averages mean d lot to minors
ambitious 10 rise I'm their chosen line of
endeaVor, and in some places they have
almost mania for going around to the
newspaper offices telling tleir tales of
woe Bob EdmUndSon. the OutgieldeI-
Washington got from Galveston last
year and who IS with Minneapolis this
season. was OF that kind. He pcstered
the life out Of the official scorers. not
only in Galveston but else where. insist
ing that ne should have a hit on all
possible occasions
II is not considered good form for
major league players to 60 around
beeflng about the treatment the scorers
give them and they are not often heard
from on the subject except when some
UNIQUE play arOuses their curiosity. In
these days when light hitters. are often
considered pearls beyond price in the
major leagues it would be foolish for
them TO worry about their batting aver
ages. for the big managers are inter
eSted only IN results, not iii figures. and
perfect the work OF their stars 10 keen
them, not 20 sell them 10 club higher
up.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
HALE GETS IN BURKETT
A NOTED ECONOMIZER
BY Appointing Nebraskan to Appropriations Committee
Maine Statesman Has Probably Secured Greatest
Known Buiwark Against Extravaganza

IN selecting Senator Elmer J. Burkett
OF Nebraska as a member of the Appro-
priauons Committee. Senator Hale, who
has charge OF the committee appoint
mentS in the upper house. has uncon-
sciously paved ;he way for 4 lot of
trouble for himself He is chairman of
the Appropriations Committee. and
after the death of Senator Allison his
word was the law ia the committee Just
as il was in the Naval Committee.
He has forgotten. apparently. the
reputation that the Nebrasksn made
for himself while ne was a member of
the House Appropriations Committee
In that body Burkett fought long and
earnestly against governmental extrava-
saEce.
The personal desires OF his fellow
members on the committee made no diff
ference TO him The pleading OF depart
mental officials was Of no avail unless
they could show that absolute necessity
required the money asked for. Unfor-
for Burkett, his. word was not
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
WASHINGTON FIVE
TIED FOR RIBBON
I. M. & A. Must Play Baltimore
for Championship of Tri-
CITY League.

Washington Y. NJ. c. A. is again tied
Tor first place in the Tri-City basket
ball league as a result Of YOrk's defeat
OF the Central Branch team at BaIti-
more last evening
Had the Monumental City goal shoot
ers defeated the York five. which Is
last in league standing and considered
the weakest team on the roster. they
would have won the flag. Their defeat
means a game or series Of games with
the Washington association team. and
at the clip the Washington FIVE is going
II is hard to figure the Baltimore, a ggre-
cation in the running for the Dennant
In all OF the games between Central
Branch and Washington this season the
nome team has been the winner. and
Tie choice Of halls may have a great
deal to do with determining the Tri-
Citv champion
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
.BONKER STOPPED
BY TOM O'TOOLE
English Featherweight Put
to Sleep in the Second
Round.

PHILADELPHIA. March 81 Toe
Bowker, the English featheTwelght. was
knocked out in two rounds last night at
the National Athletic Club by Tommy
lO'Toole, or Port Richmond
There was big crowd present, and
the quick ending 10 the bout Vas a sur
prise TO the spectators O'TCole has not
many knOck-outs TO his credit, and most
of the audience, while hoping for a win
for the Port Richmond boxer, and fully
believing that ne would come out first
after having heard of the defeat Of
Bowker by Al belmont i'm Boston on
Tuesday night. had settled down TO see
six hard rounds Of fighting. But those
around the ringside became aware in
the first round that Bow5er was no
match Tor the Port Richmond lad. and
IndI q victory was sure To come 10 the
Phlladelphian. barring accident. and
there was possibility OF the bout end
ing before the time scheduled.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
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The Washington times., 1909-03-21

| the 1inai one either n the House Ap-
propriations Committee OF on the fioor
of the House.
In fact, his reputation as the cham
pion -economizer became 50 well eets h
iIshed and was such a regular part OF
his DAYS routine that his objections soon
came TO be looked upon as ordinary.
1t came TO be q policy i'm the House
II a member had an item in an anpro-
priation bill in which he was particu-
larry Interested, 10 arouse the aatagou-
ism Of BUrkett and have third party
induce him to make d speech against IT,.
Brkett. looking back upon those DAYS
from the senatorial point Of view. ad-
miJS that lie rarely won out.
Look out Tor me now, though he
says. Affairs are run IN different
manner over IN the Senate. lie can
talk 10 his hearts content once an an
preparation bill is brought into The Sen
ate and he proposes to do 50, for he is
firm in the belief that tha appropriation
bilis are eNtravaSant beyond all reason.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
.SCHOOLBOYS SET
FIVE NEW MARKS
Georgetown Robbed Of
Chance in Relay by
an Accident.

NEW YORK, March H.-With five
meet records going by the board and a
red-hot battle for tho. point honors be-
tween the athletes of Centenary Insti-
tute at HackettstOwn. y J.. and De
La Selie Institute. Of New York. there
was plenty doing To keep interest on
edSe at the invitation interscholastic
meet held under the auspices of the
New York mterschOlastic A. A. in The
armOry OF the Twentv-second Perin,eo-
yesterday afternoon
Premier point hOnOrs finally were won
py the Jerseymen. the GOtharnites bend-
ing the knee by the close score OF n
to % "
6eOrSetown was entered in the final
relay. but lost ali chance of figuring
among the winners as the result Of an
q ccldent- 4 spectator ,srOSsed the track
curing me course OF he second relay
a;id collided with a Washington runner.
he failed TO recover the advantage ne
lost Fordham won tie event.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
BIankenship Shows Speed.

Cliff Blankenship is showing all his
old-time speed in the exhibition games.
both on the bases and behind the bat.
His arm is in excellent shape. and if
he does not get his fingers broken
again he will be a valuable asset. The
finger which was broken in Washington
year before last has never been
Strengthened. It cannot be bent, and is
great inconvenience, especially in
batting, where II sticks out as il in
viting lhe twtrler 10 knock il off Blank
has learned to throw as well with the
bum digit as when il was al 10 the
good and still retains his ability as a
batter, judging from his work in Cal
weston, but there is TO knowing when
misjudged shoot Will land on the
the crippled mes1ber and loosen il I'd
When that happens Blankenship will
nave a painful time that viii proba bIy
decide him 70 try for baseball laurels
elsewhere than behind the bat
Yours In the faith
THOMAS s RICE.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
ACADEMY-"Teny. the BOOtblack

Tony the BoOtblack'' the latest A.
H. Woods production which is 10 hold
The boards at the Academy this week.
should provide ample scope for the abiI-
Ity Of Dave Genaro and Ray Bailey.
the vaudeville headliners, who a~a the
stars OF the new piece.
The play is an up TO date melodrama
Of the sort certain to please any au-
dienee, because OF its spirited action.
wholesome comedy, clever characterize
tons sensational situations and the all-
thor.s clever treatment OF an absorbing
u eme. The title role viii be essaved
by Mr. GenarO while Miss Bailey
wiz pia: DAISY Lane, a female de-
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
OHlO.PENN LEAGUE
MAY BLOW UP SOON
Meeting Called for Thursday to
Finally Decide This
Point.

TOLEDO, Ohio. March FIT was dis
closed here today that unless some
strenuous work is done before next
Thursday by former President Charles
Morton's friends and the Newcastle and
Sharon promoters. the Ohio and Penn
syivania baseball league may not start
the season OF 1909.
AT this time every club must post its
forfeit money OF provide substitute
II. 6. Morton, brother Of Charles Nor
ton, asked President Wright for a
statement Of money paid by different
clubs 10 his brother Ia st year. and de-
clares lie viii settle his brothers ac-
counts in case II is found his brother
owes the league.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
HELD ON POISONING CHARGE

WILMINGTON, Del, March > State
detective ellis returned today from
Middetown with Matthew Brown, col
"red' arrested Yesterday in connection
with the alleged poisoning of John
Henry. cOlOred. who died several DAYS
ago Brown will be detained at the
WorkhouSe until an ANALYSIS Of the
stomach OF the dead man is made at tha
laboratory at Newark.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
GOES ON RAMPAGE,
THREE ARE KILLED
Citizen of Ration, N. NJ. Starts
Gu; to Rid Himself Of
Enemies
Enemies.

RATION, X. NJ, March 2i.-Antonio Di-
]uilo. coke worker, started out 10 rid
himself OF his enemies. and as a result
three persons are dead.
Diiullo attacked his cousin. named
Bart3le, and shot him in the abdomen
Bartole ran 10 the home of his brother
Francisco Bartole, pursued oy DijuIlo.
The latter threw open the door of the
house and fired inside. the bullet Iodg-
inS IN Mrs. Bartole's head, killing her
instantly. Enraged AT the sight Of his
wife lying dead, Francisco plunged q
dagger into DIJullO-s BODY. kiIlinC him
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
GAYETY-"Girls From Happvland u

Girls From Happyland'" viii be the
attraction at the Gayety Theater this
week, with Silly ". Watson and Lizzie
Freligh in the principal roles.
Watson IS a German comedian OF IN
questioned ability and Miss Freligh has
been a popular card on the buTiesque
stage for several years. Two red-hOt
French burlettaS viii precede and fol-
low a list OF choice vaudeville features.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
LYCEUM-"New Century Girls

The New Century Girls open a
weeks engagement at the New I.yeeum.
commencing tomorrow with daily matt
nees.
This company makes It's third appear
anCe in this city
Everything has been prepared with
care. players Of reputation have been
engaged, and the best is promised for
The New Century Girls
The wardrobe has been made frou1
special designs
The Hotel Thespian" is the title Of
the opening piece played By q Jolly
bunch OF comedians.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
SLAYER ESCAPES
THEN SURRENDERS
Knocks Down Four Men After
Fatal Stabbing ARRAY and
Gets AWAY.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. March 2l.-After
ANlinS D. w. Williams. Of Bellefontain.
IA a stabbing duel. escaping by knocking
down four bystandeTs. who witnessed
the attack, and then leading the sheriff
of the county and his deputies a merry
chase, Frank Rogers, Of Lima. surren-
dered to the chief OF police az Lima this
morning.
The men quarreied IN the street in
front of the Interurban sta ton, from
which they had been elected. When
Rogers gave up TO the police his clothes
were blood besmattered. However, he
said he did not know he killed Williams
and would not talk about the ARRAY.
Williams worked on Farm, and was
going home when killed
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
POISONED BY SOAP.

NEW CASTLE. Del, March 2i-The
police Of this city are endeayoring to
locate woman who has been selling a
highly perfumed and colored soaD
among the housewives AZ "a reasoua biz
low price. The soap is said 20 be filed
with drugs which have poisoned the
flesh Of many persons who have made
use OF il.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
COMMERCIAL LEAGUE
STILL IN THE FIELD
Scout Report That Amateur Cir
cult Has Gone the Way
of Unions.

Despite the announcement that the
Commercial League had gone via the
Union League route, several prominent
figures connected with this orga nfZation
last season declare emphatfcaIIl-- today
that the league wiil again be found In
the city's amateur ranks
AS several Of last years members
have left the organization il will be
necessary 10 recuperate forces and al
ready the directors nave gone 10 work
with this IN view. There are still sew
ersl vacancies. but before time for the
season 10 open IL is confidently ex-
Pected that a complete roster will have
been mustered
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
WILL DEMONSTRATE AUTO.

w l.. White. who is in Washington
10 demonstrate the Interstate auto.
announces that he VIII be ready to-
morrow TO make daily demonstrations.
Nj White viii have his Headquarters
at the Dewey garage. Previous en-
gagements We're Cancelled on account OF
his Illness
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
MAJESTIC-Moving Pictures
Vaudeville.
and

An attractive bill is booked for the
Majestic Theater for this week
Vaudeville includes Murphy and Dunn.
in a little comedy, Having One on the
House, Jordan, Brauneck and Chulitas.
comedy sketch entitled Tom Katz
Night Out and Pluto and FYIro. com
edy pantOmimic and musical CLOWNS.
New travelogues. lew illustrated
songs. cameraphone taking pictures.
and the latest motion pictures round
out the program.
The Washington times., 1909-03-21
TUNEFUL MUSICAL
COMEDY AND FARCE
Miss FRITZ Scheff Comes
With New Light Opera
Offering.
Continued from Seventh Page)

with valerie Bergere and company in
Nils SteelIs new comedy triumph.
! The Morning After" -