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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
LORILLARD DEATH
WAS SUICIDE
Wife of Tobacco Masnate Was In.
strumentaI in Her Own
Death,

WASHINGTON, March 26.-Cor-
oner hewitt today filed in the health
office a certificate in the death of Mrs.
Pierre Lorillard, the wife of the to-
bacco magnate who was found dead
yesterday, assigning death due to
suicide by asphyxiation.' The cor
oner said, There is absolutely no
doubt in my mind that it was case
of suicide He explained his reason
for not reporting the death to the
police early in the day was that he
first wished to ascertain positively the
cause. This was established by an
autopsy, taking also into consideration
the contents of letter left by Mrs.
riliard. which was not made public.
Suicide is Admitted.
Bury this with me unopened This
parting request was written on an
envelope secreted in the clothing on
the dead body Of Mrs. .Lorillird. In
side the envelope was found two
notes-one in her own hand writing,
signed sc. H. L." the other in the
handwriting of another. There was
also found few trinkets. This after
noon the body will be placed in a
hermittically sealed casket, and the
envelope released and placed in the
casket. Save to the husband and the
coroner the contents of the notes are
unknown.
In spite OF the coroner's verdict it
was first claimed by the family that
death was accidental, Now. however,
suicide is admitted Lorilland this
afternoon spoke of his wife's morose.
ness, her recurrent fits over
dependency.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
GEORGE SCHROEDER
WAS DISCHARGED
Jury Found That He Was Not Insane
as Found by the Com.
nissioners.

George Schroeder declared to be in
sane by the commissioners, was this
afternoon declared to be sane by the
jury and was ordered discharged
Schroeder was up before the com
missioners last week and was found
to be insane. He took an appeal from
the decision and was therefore en-
titled to trial before jury, the
case starting on Tuesday.
This morning at $50 O'Clock, the
jury retired and at $50 o'clock this
afternoon returned with a verdict for
the man. ordering his release. He was
ordered discharged by the court and
left the building, free to roam wher-
ever he wishes.
The testimony included opinions by
a number of physicians some of whom
said that he was insane and others
that he was not. He was up before
the commissioners once before a~d
was discharged at that time.
The case Of the state vs. Leon Fitz-
gerald, was started this afternoon i'm
mediately after the reporting OF the
jury in the Schroeder case. This is
the case Of the Hannibal man indicted
by the grand jury for the burglary Of
the Wedler residence last October.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
A FINE PROGRAM
DODGE'S TONIGHT
Program Changes Tonight For the
Cameraphone and Large Crowds
Are Expected to Attend.

There should be two crowded hous-
es tonight at Dodges theatre for the
new program is said to be one of the
finest yet, and the Cameraphone is
now working perfectly in every detail.
Not only will the Cameraphone num-
bers be entirely new, but the motion
pictures will also be new, ones that
have never been seen here before
On Saturday afternoon another spec
ial matinee for school children will be
given. There was large turnout of
school children on last Saturday, and
they We're delighted with the pro-
gram. 1t is most enjoyable place
for them to spend the afternoon and
the program is educational, as we'll as
entertaining. All school children will
be admitted to the special matinee to-
morrow for five cents, any seat On
Sunday evening the program will again
be changed and the usual large attend
ance can be counted upon. There are
three performances given on Sunday
evening, the first commencing at 7:15.
The admission price is only 10 cents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
CITY NEWS.

Employees of the different whole
sale houses of the city were playing
catch in the street this noon anc bat
ting out few flies, to get in trim for
the Commercial league season.
The registration boards did good
business last evening and had enroll
to O'Clock this afternoon: u in the
first ward; AZ in the second ward;
Ia i'll the fourth ward, % in the fifth
ward and "a in the sixth ward.
"A meeting of the X li1e officials
was held this morning at $50 in the
Office of Attorney Palmer Trimble at
Fifth and Johnson streets to consider
the question of quitting the ground
which the company was ordered by
the city to quit on Tuesday. The mat
ter of O A. Talbot leasing tracks
from the @ was brought up but no
agreement could be reached and the
matter will be continued. f H. Ustick
general superintendent OF Missouri
lines with headquarters at ST. Louis
and A. \. Willsie of Hannibal were in
the city and attended the meeting, re-
presenting the c., B. & Q. railroad
company with Attorney Trimble. A
meeting was held this afternoon, the
result of which is too late for publ
cation but it is evident from this morn
iing's meeting that no agreement can
be reached between the elevator COM
pany and the O.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
Science Proves it Only a Symptom of
inactive, Feeble Kidneys Which
Fail to Filter Out
Acids.
TRY THIS HOME RECIPE
Get These Ingredients From the Drug
Store and Mix Them at Home
at Very Small
Cost.

More people succoumb each year to
some form Of kidney trouble than any
other cause. The slightest form of
kidney arrangement often developes
into Bright's kidney disease, diabetes
or dropsy. When either of these dis
eases are suspected the sufferer
should at once seek the best medical
attention possible. Consult only a
good, first class physician
These are many OF the lesser symp-
toms of kidney trouble which can be
treated at home is started by we'll
known authority. For some of these
such as backache, pain in the region
OF the kidneys, weak bladder, fire.
quency, especially at night painful
scalding and other urinary troubles,
try the following simple home rene.
dy: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one
half ounce; Compound Kargon, one
ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparila,
three ounces. These simple ingredi-
ents are harmless and can be obtained
at any good prescription pharmacy
| chd ohSchS lila lliGul ny SIdhlUS
we'll in bottle. The dose for adults
is teaspoonful after each meal and
again at bedtime
There is no more effective remedy
known to relieve all forms of rheuma-
tism, because it acts directly upon the
kidneys and blood. 1t cleans the
! clogged up pores in the kidneys so they
can filter and strain from the
blood the poisonous uric acid and
waste matter which if not eliminated
remain in the blood decompose and
settle about the joints and musculay
tissues causing the untold suffering
i and deformitv Of rheumatism.
/ Bachache is natures signal notify
Ing the sufferer that the kidneys are
not acting properly. Take care OF
your kidneys" is now the physician S
advice to his patients.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
CITY NEWS

On Sunday evening at the Bap-
fist church, union MEETING of all the
young people, socie-:e s of the differ
ent churches of the city will be held.
A large meeting is being looked tor-
ward to and an interesting subject and
one of vital importance to members
of the societies. what is the Matter
with the Young Peoples Societies of
Keokuk?' will be discussed Mr..
German of the local Y. NJ. c. A. will
be the leader, the union meeting com
mencing at $50.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
PERSON AL

Ebert Rose, the live wire on the
Carthage Journal, was in the city to-
Gay looking after business matters.
John Nagel returned this afternoon
from business trip to Des McAles
Tom Russell of Neota, Ia, is visit,
or in the city today.
Frank Oertel, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Oertel ST., arrived in the city
thls afternoon from Des Moines for a
snort visit with his parents.
b. S. Baker and Ross Baker were
looking after business matters in St
Louis yesterday.
Mrs. W. S. Stiles left this morning
lor visit in Washington, la.
" S. Deputy Marshal Bert Dunbar
is IN Fairfield today on business.
Harry G. Overton is in the city for
few days visit with his parents. Mr.
and Mrs. F. c. Overton. Mr.. and Mrs
harry Overton will leave on Sunday
Tor Chicago.
). Ralston Hayden left this morning
for Quincy.
ioiiy MoIS dH anu Evelyn
Haonger left this morning for Ka
hoka.
Arson 7. Pratt, a prominent st
houi5an, is in the city on business.
VIM. Stone an extensive horse buy
y OF Pennington was in the city yes
.efaay afternoon on business and left
,nis morning for Kahoka with T. H
n, Nebbins a horseman of Holyoke
r H. Ustick, general superintend
eh' OF Missouri lines of the c.. B. &
y. and A. N. Willsie, superintendent
=, the Hannibal division arrived in the
el'y This morning in the formers pri
s .s.e car to attend meeting of @
.nieiais in regard to the land question
~ TINS city owned by the city
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
THE COMMITTEE
ARE APPOINTED
keokuk Athletic League Has Selected
the Various Members to Take
Charge.

The following committees have been
appointed in the Keokuk Schools Ath-
letic League for the coming season:
Finance Arthur Connors, Robt
Ebersole, Percy Reynolds.
Baseball-Rob't Skyles, Arthur Har-
trick, Rollin Israel
Basket Ball-John Waite, Carl Van
Sittert, Victor Woodbury..
Registration VIM. Doyle, Earl Stat
ford
Track Athletics Ernest Ellington,
Ralph McGrath. Russell Kinnaman
Joe Herbner, Victor Woodbury..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
A NOVEL INTRODUCTION.

The Dr. Howard Company have en-
tered into an arrangement with Nc
Grath Bros drug store, by which a
special Introductory offer will re made
of % cents on the so cent size Of their
celebrated specific for the cure o. con
stipation and dyspepsia
So remarkably successful has DR.
Towards specific been in curing con
stipation, dyspepsia and all forms OF
liver trouble that McGrath Bros, will
return the price paid in every case
where it does not give relief.
Headaches, coated tongue. dizziness
gas on the stomach, specks before the
eyes, constipation and all forms, CT ma
laria and liver trouble are soon cured
by this scientific medicine.
McGrath Bros. have been able to Sc
cure only a limited supply, so every
one who wishes to be cured of dys
pepesia or constipation should cal
upon them at once or send them 25
cents by mail, and get GO doses o. the
best medicine ever made, on this spec
ial half price Introductory offer, witt
their personal guarantee to refund tle
money If the specific does not cure.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

ton y river is increasing with each
incoming season is shown by the in.
crease of river packets several of
to lines known locally having built
a number of new boats for the present
season to be added to the fleet OF
boats which are already in their DOS.
session.
In the younger days of Keokuk this
city was one of the most important
river towns along the Mississippi and
the older residents of the city never
tire of telling the younger generation
of those days when steamboating on
the great river was at its best. There
are many who do not realize of what
Importance the river on which the
city is fortunately located, has been
toward the growth and development
of this city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
$S$}}l|gE!|


The hunters Of tie state are rath-
er divided over the merits of the bills
introduced for their benefit. There is
one that has passed prohibiting the
shooting of quail for five years and an
other has slipped through the senate
to the effect that resident hunters
license must be collected. The license
is only 81, but if the recreation of
hunting quail is cut out, number of
the nimrods consider that even this
small amount is thrown away.
Capt. I. F. Baldwin has received
word from daughter of Colonel Will
liam T. Shaw of Anamosa, Iowa, in
which it is stated that this we'll known
War veteran is very low and may pass
away in short time. For the past
five weeks he had been unable to
| move from his bed and his condition
is critical. Colonel Shaw is known
by great many of the old soldiers
of keokuk and other citizens and
was colonel of Company IA of the
Iowa infantry. He is eighty-seven
years of age and quite well to do fl
| nancially.
| The Trinity Young Mems club OIL
the Trinity M. E. church was enjoy
ably entertained last evening at the
home of their teacher, E. S. Hoyt al
his residence 926 Leighton Ave. A
social evening was spent by the class
and those present spent most enjoy
able evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
Five keokuk Gentlemen Returned This
Afternoon From Des Moines
After Attending Dcs
Moines Meetings.
HAD ENJOYABLE VISIT
Meeting to be Held Some Time Soon
at Which Time Report Of
Those Attending Will
be Made.

Five Keokuk gentlemen returned
TINS afternoon from Des Moines where
they nave been in attendance at the
Layman's Missionary movement meet
ings held in that city Tor the past
three days.
Those who were in attendance from
tnis city are the following gentlemen.
Norris A. King. E. w. Pierce, S. B.
otahl' Rev. J. Wesley Potter, Rev
Harry B. Foster ALI returning report
having had splendid time and enjoy,
ed much the series of interesting
talks which were given during the
three days meetings.
Many we'll known political and other
prominent national men were pres.
ent, including Governor B. F. Carroll
of this state who made an interesting
address at Wednesdays meeting.
Morning, afternoon and night sessions
were held and much enjoyed by the
large number of laymen from all over
the state who were present
A meeting of the federation of local
laymen will be held probably in a
snort time in this city at which time
report will be made to the body OF
tie trip made by the five who returned
today from Des Moines.
Following is the program given YES.
terday and last evening, the closing
OF the meeteines:
Thursday, March 25. 1870 A. M.
Campaigners' conferences.
The Pastor the Key to the Situa,
| ton
What are the Marks of Model
Missionary Pastor?"
The Stewardship Of Business Tai
ents and Possessions"
The Next Steps in Iowa"
200 P. M.
! UNCONVENTIONAL conferences.
| Central Theme: "Shall Iowa Evan.
gelize its share of the World?"
! Group meeteings by the men of each
denomination in separate places.
4'opics for discussion.
What is our Denominational
| Share?''
What Part of our Share have we
Already Assumed?"
What Policy shall we Adopt?'
500 p. M.
/ Closing Mass Meeting.
Hon David percy Jonee Nyipnoa,
oils.
The Spiritual significance of the
1 Layman's Missionary Movement
Mr.. ]. Campbell White.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
Sheriff Datin Arrested the Man This
Morning Near Argyle and
Brought Him to This
City.
REWARD WAS OFFERED
Murdered a Man in December and
Broke Jail In Montgomery
County, Mo-, on Night
Of March 2.

Charged with murder in the first de.
gree, man who escaped from iail
March 2 at Montgomery, Mo-, was ar
rested this morning out at Argyle and
brought to Keokuk this morning by
Sheriff ]. J. Datin and locked up in the
county Jail.
Luther Anderson, alias Curley An
derson is charged with the murder of
August Warner at Faber, Mo-, last
December, the dead mans body being
found in the cellar of his home.
Anderson was arrested and placed
in Jail at Mexico, Mo-, but later was re-
moved to the Jail at Montgomery. Mo-,
for safe keeping. On the night of
March 2, he made his escape togather
with Frank Lewis and since than time
he was reported having been seen in
several places in Missouri.
At Argyle Week
| About a week ago he arrived at
Argyle and found work in the neigh.
borhood. For the past four days he
was working for James Ritchey and
was arrested there this morning.
| The Anti Horse Thief Society. put
the sheriff next to the fact that Ander
son was in the vicinity and last even
ing sheriff went to Montrose, met a
friend there and they rode to Argyle
on horseback, arriving there late al
night This morning the sheriff ar
rested the man, put the handouts or
him and brought him down to Keokuk
on the Rock Island train, from Vim
cennes, locking him up in the county
jail
There is reward of $500 offered
for Anderson, 5000 by the state for his
arrest and conviction for the murder
and 5000 by Audrian county, Mo-. for
delivering him into the hands CT sher
iff j. B. Woolery of Mexico, MO.
Anderson has served in the navy
and is thought to be a deserter besides
being murderer and Jail breaker
He was taken to Fort Madison this
afternoon
Was Taken Away.
Anderson is charged with killing
the man over horse trade and al.
though he did not admit the murder
! while here, made numerous statements
which disclosed his identity and made
it certain that he is the man wanted
When arrested this NOR me he had
two revolvers in his possession, one
stuck into his belt beneath his
clothing.
The sheriff was in the house while
Anderson was outside getting some
wood. When he came into the door
with big load of Woo in his arms
the Sheriff met him. covered him
with his revolver and told him tc
stand still Anderson wanted to DROP
the wood but was not allowed to and
the handouts were slipped on him as
he stood there with the wood in his
arms. He was then searched and the
| two revolvers taken from him.
Sheriff Datin left on the afternoon
train with his man, taking him to
Fort Madison where he will keep him
until the Missouri officers come for
him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
Received at the Office Of President
Justice and Contains News Of
Interest to Local Base
Ball Fans.
coRR1DEN HAS SIGNED
And Frank Dang Has Affixed His Sig
nature to a Quincy Contract
Other News Contained in
Bulletin.

The latest official bulletin from Sec
rotary Farrell, of the National Base
Ball Commission, is at hand, being re-
ceived today at the office of Presi-
dent Justice. The news of interest to
Keokuk fans is the fact that Corriden
has signed contract and will report
with the rest Of the squad. The fol.
Central Association fans:
Contracts.
With Kewanee-Mick Station, VIM.
F. Pine, G. E. Lewis, Chas Tenty.
With QUINCY. Mcdonald, Frank
Dang.
With Keokuk-Geo. B. Evans, John
NJ. Corriden.
With Waterloo-Chick SEVERED, j.
B. Morrison, Geo. Steckman.
With Hannibal-Clyde Wilson, Roy
Bradley, Leo Cooke, w n. Everett.
With Kewanee-Arthur Lage, VIM.
Lane, A. Lambert, Joe Walker, H. Ell
lott Art Phelan, j. W. Nixson, j. C.
Greer, Art Shilling, A. E. Hemphill,
D. F. Higgins, A. Heyman, Oscar Juer-
glus, j. H. Anderson, James Johnson,
Karl Crandall.
Released by Purchase.
BY Milwaukee to Burlington-Geo.
Manush.
BY Lincoln to Waterloo-Geo. Jack
ert.
Released.
BY Kewanee-Rob't. Fisher NJ Sta
ton, Chas. Sentz.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
FOR RENT.
TODAY'S MARKETS.
Daily Range of Prices.

Daily Range of Prices.
Open. High. Low. Close.
WHEAT
May l17A 117h 117A f17M
July z. 1o4 o42s 1o4 1o4sa
Sept. =. 9s% sSls aSM ss1s
CORN
May CT CT 665s 66M
July s. G5M 657s G5ls 65h
Sept. 655s 655s Co.'s 65as
May $40 541s 5SM 53M
July. AIS 47A 46s 46&
Sept. 3sss a9ls 39A ssA
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO, March 26.-Cattle re-
ceipts, 1000; strong; beeves. 81 .G5
600; stockers and feeders, So 500
$50.
Hogs Receipts, $4,000; 10 to 100
higher light, Sc 5o@G.9o: heavy,
Sc. 7o@7.1O; pigs. 50 00d6 90.
Receipts, 1000: strong, ma
tives, s3.6o@6 .15 lambs, s5.75@
s. 90.
New York Produce. .
NEW YORK, March 26.-Dressed
poultry quiet, unchanged.
Butter-Fancy, firm; creamery ex-
ira, 3o1kc: state dairy tubs, poor to
fair, 19@25c.
hggs-Firm; nearby white, fancy,
&c.
Cheese-Firm.
New York Stocks.
NEW YORK March 26.-There was
a broadening in trading during the
first hour. Outside buying Offset the
room traders, working for a reaction
and offering of stocks on slight frac-
tional advances.
Government bonds unchanged 9TH
er bonds strong.
The market was extremely quiet
throughout the afternoon. Despite
some selling there was little change
in quotations
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

TraiI women, women during menstrua
ion, pregnancy or nursing should keel
he bowels well open. Try DR.. Cald.
vell's Syrup Pepsin. AT all dru;
ores, so cents and 81 . bottle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
WANT COLUMN
WANTED.

WANTED-I>adies to learn hairdress.
ing. manicuring, facial massage,
onlropody or electrolysis (removing
superhuous hair). Few weeks COM
pletes. Great demand for graduates.
hundreds now in business. Tools
given, diplomas granted. Catalogue
mailed free. Moler College, st. Louis,
Mo- -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
MISCELLANY ous.

EGGS FOR HATCHING-Eg Eggs. s1oo
Tor 10 from Rhode Island Reds. The
kind that lay eggs. when eggs are
eggs in the winter til =. N. H. Pyle,
Goa North Fourth street. If
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

Send this advertisement. together with name Of
,apcr in which it appears your address and four
tents to cover postage. and we will send you 4
Complete Handy Atlas of the World :: :"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
FOR SALE.

FOR SALES room house with splen-
did lawn, cellar, bath, laundry, els
tern, fruit and shade. Near Y. M. c.
A. and postoffice. C. E. Alling. Bell
phone. sos B. II.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
Scott S Emulsion

las helped countless thous-
nds in this condition. 1t is
both nouris I'm e mt and
Medicine most powerful
id to digestion.
\ small dose three times a
lay will work wonders.
out be sure to get Scoft's.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

Call on j. T. Carr. 902 Main
street. for nice chicken or turkey for
your Sunday dinner. Both phones.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

WANTED-Two unfinished rooms for
gentleman, between 3rd and 9Th,
Johnson and Blordau, address B. d.
W.. this office. 2s.2t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

Yes, Hyomei will cure asthma, or
Wilkinson & Co., will refund your
money. 1t will also cure coughs and
colds, catarrh and bronchitis. You
Just breathe in this healing, antisep
tic air of pine and eucalyptus through
a hard rubber inhaler, and relief comes
In few minutes. A complete outfit
including inhaler, only costs s100. Elk.
ira bottles, so cents. No stomach dos.
ing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

WANTED Resident agent, to sell
cof1ee, tea, baking powder, etc. in
keokuk and vicinity. All goods guar
anteed Good salary. Best goods.
Best premiums, Athletic Tea Co.
Country Dept sol N. Cd st. St. Louis.
26.6t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

WANTED-A one-horse spring wagon
suitable for grocery delivery. j. B.
Worthen, Warsaw, III. 26.2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26

Most children eat too much,
overtax the digestion, get
hin, weak, languid, stop
growing that's malnutl'itlon
or non-digestlon of food.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-26
500 p. M.

Closing Mass Meeting.
Hon. David Percy Jones, Minneap-
oils.
The Spiritual significance of the
Laymans Missionary Movement
Mr.. J. Campbell White.