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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
AWFUL PAINS
FULLY DESCRIBED
A Lady Of Pizarro Tells Story Of
Awful Suffering That Cardui
Finally Relieved.

Pizarro, Val suffered for several
years." writes Mrs Donna A. Smith,
with that awful backache and the bear
ing down sensations, SO fully described
in your book.
al tried doctors and other medicines
and found little relief, until was induced
10 try Wine of Cardui, when found in
slant relief and today can heartily
recommend Cardui to all suffering women
Ind think there is no other as good"
In some instances, Cardui gives instant
-elief; in others, it may take little time.
But in all cases of female trouble Cardui
IAN be depended on to be of benefit, as
t is a specific remedy for women and
tets in curative way on the womanly
,rgans.
As general tonic for women, to build
Up your strength, improve your appe-
lite, bring back rosy cheeks and make
fyou look and feel young and happy,
lothing you can find will do SO much for
Iou as Cardui.
Your druggist has it.
NJ B.-Wnfs to: Ladies' Advisory Dept. chatta-
Iooga Medicine Co, Chattanooga, Tenn. for Special
Instructions and 64-pagc book Home Treatmeaa
or Women. sent i'll plain wrapper, on request
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
CASTORlA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ss.ss the :. ZN40zz1-
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR HARRY HELGESON
Body Arrived Last Evening From
Colorado and Burial Made To-
day in Oakland.

Brief funeral services for the late
Harry Helgeson were conducted this
morning at O'Clock in the funeral
chapel of i. S. Ackley. The body of
the deceased young man and formerly
a resident of Keokuk, arrived last
night at $40 from Hotchkiss, Colo,
accompanied by the father, H. II.
Helgeson Mrs. Ryan, relative of
the Helgesons, residing in Oskaloosa,
was also in attendance today.
AT the chapel Rev. E. B. Newcomb
conducted the services and interment
was made in Oakland cemetery. The
following gentlemen assisted as pail
bearers: Thomas John, j. |. Annable,
D. Ecker, Jas. M. Fulton, R. L. Pat.
teason and T. R. Board.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
RECITAL FOR
PARTING PASTOR
At Conclusion of First Years Pas
torate of Bethel Church Men,
bers Give Musicale.

Last evening the choir of the Bethel
M. E. church gave program in hon
of the departure of their pastor, Rev.
II. P. Jones, at the church. The pro-
gram was verv nicely arranged and
each number was rendered in a
high class manner. A large audience
was present, both members of the
church and other colored congrega-
lions. The following were the num-
bers given
Opening-Lord's Prayer-Chant.
Anthem, by choir-Beautiful Golden
Gate.
Address-Mr. Alonzo Draine.
Quartette, selection-Mr. Earl Ware,
Mr. Arthur Fox, Mr.. Willie Martin,
Mr.. Charlie Williams.
Address-Past and Present-Lena
Porter.
Duet-Georgie Caldwell and l-.ss
Lavada Gregory.
Closing address-Rev H. P. Jones.
Quartette, selected-Earl Ware,
Arthur Fox. Willie Martin, Charles
Williams.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
A Passing Acquaintance.

Harry" said the travelling mans
wife" have a letter from friend in
Lonelyhurst. Have you any customers
there?" The drummer said no.
Then you don't know anybody In
that town."
Not intimately. OF course know
everybody there by sight"
why, how can that be?"
They all come down to the railway
station when the five o'clock afternoon
passenger train stops to let the over.
land express go by."-Youth's Com
panion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
SLIGHTLY Modified.

Little Viola had developed the habit
of holding her thumb in her mouth.
even while eating. Mother had re-
sorted to all sorts of methods to
correct the child and finally in despera-
ton said:
Viola, the first thing you know you
will swallow your thumb, and then
what will you do?'
We'll, mother. | should hate to swal-
low it because I'd have heaven of a
time without it."
why, Viola" said the astonished
mather, where did you hear an express
sion like that?"
We'll, we'll" hesitated the little girl
81 didn't hear it exactly like that
mother. but thought It would sound
better"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
Making Land Paw.

Intensive cultivation" so.called ba.
reached Its highest state of perfection
IN the market gardens lying about
Paris. where land rent runs to $3.50 an
acre or, more a year, and four crops
are taken from the soil between Feb
ruary and November, and on the isl.
and OF Guernsey. in the English chan.
mel, where farming land is valued at
$1,000 an acre.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16

Your kidney trouble may be of long
standing, it may be either acute or
chronic, but whatever it is Foley's
Kidney Remedy will aid you to get rid
of it quickly and restore your natural
health and vigor. "One bottle OF
Foley's Kidney Remedy made me
WE'LL" said ]. Sibbull of Grand View
Wis. Commence taking it now. Will
kinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
Teach Obedience.

Let children understand that dis
obedience is sure to be followed by
punishment. A child seldom disobeys
Nature more than once in touching
hot lamp-glass 1t will soon learn to
obey you as we'll. Never allow 1t to
ask why. You know; that is enough.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16

Mrs. Jacob Wilmert, Lincoln, H.,
found her way back to project health.
She writes: Il suffered with kidney
trouble and backache and my appetite
was very poor at times. A few weeks
ago got Foley Kidney Pills and gave
them fair trial. They gave me great
relief, so continued till now am
again in perfect health Wilkinson
& Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16

perish in the winds of the mountains,
but after numerous obstacles he cap
lures his foes, notifies the consul at
Washington and makes his royal birth
known and saves the Austrian throne
Mr. Edwin Vail the romantic young
actor. will be seen in the part of John
Armitage at the Grand opera house
Monday evening, Sept. 10. Seats now
on sale.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
Peculiar Excuse.

A teacher in girls school recently
had the following excuse for absence
handed her by one of her pupils: ut
gives me much pleasure to write to
you because have a worryment and
you should please excuse my Annie.
who does not come by you because
she has to go to the hospital with
her sisters sore eyes
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16

Dyspepsia is our national ailment.
Burdock Blood Bittefs is the national
cure for it. 1t strengthens stomach
membranes, promotes flow OF digest
i've juices, purifies the blood. bufkks
you up.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16

Can be depended upon" is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and when
it is used in connection with Cham
berlail's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy it means that it never fails
to cure diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel
complaints. 1t is pleasant to take
and equally valuable for children and
adults. Sold by I'LL callers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
The Physical Work.

D
The physical department this year
will be in charge of Miss Elizabeth
Foelker.
The first event in this department
to take place in the season just COM
mencing will be junior party tomor-
row afternoon at the association hall.
The hours will be from three until
five o'clock.
Gymnasium work will begin this
month. The intermediate class will
meet Tuesdays and Fridays. The Jun
Tor class will meet on Saturdays.
The intermediate class opens the
27th and the Juniors on the Gath of
this month. New apparatus may be
installed later in the season. There
is already too much apparatus owned
by the Y. w. G. A. to be fitted up in
the gymnasium and it has been neces-
sary to store portion of it.
There is a talk of a membership
campaign which will be held some
time this fall The regular member
ship committee with other sub-com-
mittees will be appointed when the
time for the membership getting con-
test is ripe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16

Needs Good Example.
A boys taste In books is regulated
by what books are on his parents
shelves.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
THE GRATITUDE OF ELDERLY
PEOPLE

Goes out to whatever helps give
them ease. comfort and strength
Foley Kidney Pills cure kidney and
bladder diseases promptly, and give
comfort and relief to elderly people.
Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-09-16
ALL IS READY
FOR word go
Committees for Various Features Of
Y. M. c.-A Work, Appointed at
Board Meeting
Tuesday.
GLASSES LOOK FINE
/. Several New Features Will be Intro
duced This Year and Business
and Domestic Glasses are
Planned.
CLASSES LOOK FINE

The Young Women's Christian AS
ISOLATION will shortly enter upon it's
most promising years work, meet
ing of the various committees being
held during the week just closing
and plans for the number of class
es that are to be held, being made,
committees appointed for the numer-
Gus features of the work and two or
three social events scheduled among
other things.
Tuesday afternoon the regular
monthly meeting of the Y. w. c. A..
board of directors was held, the new
committees being appointed and the
fall work outlined.
The same afternoon this week, the
educational committee met in ses-
sion and from the statement of things
planned for it will be seen that a
very interesting and profitable year
confronts the association members.
Following are some of the classes
spoken of that will be conducted and
their commencement to be soon:
Domestic Science.
Art Classes.
Current Events class.
Business Courses-B Bookkeeping,
Shorthand, Penmanship.
\ Water color and china painting.
/ Bible study courses.
/ Christmas idea class.
If a sufficient number of names are
sent, other classes that may be de-
sired will be formed If possible and
I evenings for their sessions arranged
accordingly The nights of the week
| for the classes mentioned above have
not yet been decided on. The Current
Events class will be for both men
and women and promises to be fore
most in interest among the others
named.
/ The bible study committee has met
and is planning for new and old tesla
ment courses and Sunday school
| teachers normal class.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
PAID TRIBUTE TO
SAVE DAUGHTER
BOaTdeT MuICted Woman Of
S265 by Threats.

The fear that her daughter would
be kidnapped caused Mrs. Eva l..
Buffing. Of Chicago. to pay tribute de.
manded in a series OF letters. which II
developed in the United States court
were written by a member Of her own
household.
This was shown when II. "A. Dow.
ner was arraigned beftN'e United
States Commissioner Mark A. Foote
on a charge of writing threatening let.
tiers.
Downer had been a trusted roomer
at Mrs. Bufings home Two months
ago he was married and brought his
wife 10 live in the house. Shortly az.
,erward Mrs Bumng. who had lust in.
herited $1,000 from her father. receiv.
I'd a letter signed BLACK Hand" and
demanding $50.
Downer was greatly interested and
advised Mrs. Bunpg to regard all
stipulations and pay the money. Ffva
days later she received another d,
mand, which Downer advised her to
pay. This was repeated until she had
paid 1915. Then she advised postal
inspectors and Downer was arrested
He was held to the grand jury in $4,000
bonds.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

a special received in New Orleans
from Ceiba, Spanish Honduras. says
that Antonio Davila, nephew OF Presi.
dent Davila. is under arrest there.
charged with the murder OF Jose Bal
lesteros. director OF police The latter
was killed following a warning given
by Ballesteros 10 woman with whom
young Davila associated. that disorder.
ly conduct at her house must cease.
navila left the house with the police
chief. but when a short distance from
the place he drew a revolver and shot
the officer dead.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
ROBBED IN CHURCH

Thief Stole S24 and Diamond RIna
From Woman as She KneIs In Pew.
While Mrs. Mary Byrnes was attend
ing early mass in the Church Of ST.
Rose of Lima, in West One Hundred
and Sixty-fifth street. New York. her
pocketbook, containing S2455 in cash
and diamond ring valued at 500.
was stolen from her.
Mrs. Byrnes had placed her hand
bag on the seat beside her when she
entered the church. When she looked
for 1t a few moments later the bag
wa sopen and the pocketbook gone.
No one had been in the pew with
her, and Mrs. Byrnes could not recall
having seen any person in the pew be-
hind her own.
Mrs Byrnes had been IN for some
time. and the loss Of the ring has seri-
ously affected her condition. II was
given to her many years ago by her
husband. now dead.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

heard her complain since.
REV. A. HOBBS. Pastor Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church.
Richmond. Va. LIST OF June. 1910.
DR.. Wimpelberg:
Dear Sir-For several years past
my wife had been distressed with
continual pains in the head and
wasn't able TO sew or read on account
OF the type running all into one.
Since she bought those Spectacles
from you she sews. reads, &c. and
never hear her complain.
REV. a. II JACKSON. Pastor First
Baptist Church, Midlothian. Va.
Richmond. Va. June 9Th, 1910.
DR.. b. Wimpelberg:
Dear Sir-The Spectacles got
from you have given the best OF sat
isfaction, and / have recommended
you 70 number OF my acquaintances
REV. G.. ID. PINCKNEY. Pastor St.
Paul Baptist Church West End
Also, Testimonials from Rev. r.
o. Johnson. 1918 Moore Street. and
Rev. 7. S. Burleigh, S22 st. Paul ST..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
U. S. STEEL EARNINGS

Net Profits For Quarter Ended Sept.
80 Shrink $4,000. 600.
Net earnings OF the United States
Steel corporation for the three months
ended Sept. 80 were $3G365.167.
This was about what had been ex-
pected. This compares with S4OI7O-
500 for the previous quarter. and $685.
246,607 In the corresponding quarter a
year ago.
The regular quarterly dividends OF
Ia per cent on the preferred and IL
Ter cent on the common stock we're
declared.
The surplus on Sept 80. after all
charges and dividends. was S3.57S, O63.
against S6,4l0.O93 for the June quar-
ter, and S6S52.53l for quarter ended
March 81
The untitled orders on hand Sept.
81. which We're made public on oct.
10. were 3.15S l06 tons. the lowest.
with one exception. ever reported.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
THE PICTURE OF DAvY
CROCKETT.

IL is interesting to go inside of this
historic structure. look at the relics
and TO hear the recital OF the aged
white lady who has charge OF the
souvenir department OF the structure.
We saw fine oil painting there OF
Davy Crockett. II was donated to
the institution 20 be hung on the
walls. The son of Hon. John s. Wise
Assistant District Attorney OF New
York was the donor. The story of
the great fight. together with pictures
OF Gen. Santa Anna. the Mexican Com
mander, who was afterwards forced
TO surrender by the Texans may be
seen there too. Mr.. Robert ID. Jones.
formerly Of Richmond and a graduate
OF the Richmond Normal and High
School, Glass of 81 was our guide.
He has a wiry" traveller in his Tex
as pony" which attached to his car
riage travels at an even and regular
pace. Mr.. Jones and his Madame
have cosy and attractive place on
Blum Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
ALARM QUICKLY GIVEN.

1T was exactly thirteen minutes
from the time the men entered my
car until the alarm was sounded.
looked at my watch just as the men
stepped in the door and 10 registered
1910 =. NJ. I looked again as the
operator clicked of the signal that
we had been robbed. IL was 1929.
Detectives were instructed to meet
us at the next stop. which they did.
and we gave them as good a descrip-
tton as possible although we were all
weak from fright IL is no laughing
matter TO stand with your arms in
the air for thirteen minutes, knowing
that II YOU make a crooked move
your head will be blown of.
AS TO the value OF the articles
taken or as 20 the amount OF money
overlooked ] can not say. We re-
ceive all OF our packages, parcels and
letters Ia Jackets for which we re-
ceipt. They are directed 10 the post
master at a certain station, and we
in turn get a receipt from the man
70 whom we deliver the package. We
can not tell whether we are CARRYING
a sheet OF blank paper or a million
dollars. or course, our bank pack
ages, generally carry currency from
New Orleans banks TO be distributed
in cities and towns along the way,
but these packages. as I told you,
were covered up, or in the drawer.
and were untouched. While I do
not know OF a certainty, yet I am I'M
der the impression that the total loss
will not exceed $1OO."
In the absence OF Postmaster Seth
b. Strong his private secretary gave
out statement to the effect that the
estimated amount of currency In the
car at the time billed to Houston was
S25O,OOO.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

Richmond, Va. June 6. 1910.
DR.. Wimpelberg:
Dear Sir-I take great pleasure in
stating that the Spectacles you fitted
10 my eyes, also those OF by wife's
eyes. have given perfect satisfaction
REV. r. V. PEYTON, 1915 st. James
St, Pastor 9th Mt. Zion Bapt. Ch.
Richmond. Va, June 2. 1910.
Or. b. Wimpelberg:
Dear Sir-In reply to your letter
Will say that the Spectacles I pur
chased from you are the best 7 have
ever had, and am only too pleased
to recommend you TO my friends.
Sincerely yours.
PROF. ]. f. JONES, $50 st. James st
Richmond. Va, May 25. 10.
DR.. Wimpelberg:
My DearSir-My wife was troubled
with severe headaches for a Ions
time. A friend advised me that i
had better have you look after her
eyes. The glasses you gave her re
moved the trouble and I have not
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
A SOUTHERN MANSION.

Before we reached the palatiaI man
sion we could see the electric light
shining in all Of its refulgent bril-
liancy from the ceiling OF the porch.
throwing out in magnificent relief
the big white columns Of the struc-
ture and giving II the aspect of a
Southern planters home. We did
not speak as an orator. but we talked
as a conversationalist much to the
edificatiOn OF the persons there as.
sembled. They seemed never to tire
of a recital of our experiences and
the never-ending wonder OF the Me
.chanics' Savings Bank building in.
terror and exterior pictures Of which
we showed TO thenf.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29

door to swing wide for us and we
were soon being inspected by Mr..
Love, who now saw us for the first
time in his life. his first movement
was TO call up the Editor OF the daily
paper and announce that we were in
the city enroute to the Annual SEES
sion OF the American Bankers AS
ISOLATION at Los Angeles. II was
not lqpg before we were sleeping
the sleep Of the just" ENJOYING a
much needed repose in one of the
most progressive cities in the South
land
LEADING COLoRED MEN THERE.
Morning came and Mrs. Love pre-
pared an appetizing breakfast after
which Mr.. Love took us for a drive
through the principal thoroughfares
OF Houston. He had previously no.
titled the leading colored men OF
Houston and they met and greeted
us at the colored drugstore previous
to our departure that morning for
San Antonio, Texas.
Among those We met were Messrs.
J. b. Trepagnier, John NJ. Atkins. r.
+. Ferren, NJ. D.. J. b. Bell, Rev. +.
l.. Lights, l.. 4. Howard w. l.. Jack
son. A. A. Gilmore. J. Leon Jones.
William Wilkerson. Jr.. S. Watson.
H. II. Lethridge. NJ. V. Morris. +. l..
Lights. George w. Jenkins. Miss Au-
gusta SOmerville.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
A FINE BANQUET.

As for the banquet at Mrs. John.
sons residence, it is not possible to
properly describe it. Possibly some
member of the club may be able TO do
so. We do not as a rule. eat at night
but all fear of the morrow vanished
as the appetizing viands were placed
upon the table and course after
course followed. II was nearly IL
O'Clock when the reception ended.
We met the following gentlemen: A.
J. Russell, A. X. Leonard, ]. II. Holt.
PROF. J. r. Morris. Prof. S. II. Gates.
Prof. II. NJ. Tarver. Prof. o. Bacon.
Prof. G. w. Williams. Prof. p. F..
Roberts, Prof. S. J. Sutton, o. ]. Car
ter Mr.. Williamson. ]. NJ. Bumbry.
Frank Tucker, A. North, DR.. G.. ].
Starnes, Alexander Johnson, A. J.
Johnson.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
THE SIGHTS OF A CITY.

The next morning Mr.. Jones gave
us an outing in his carriage. We Wis
tied the points OF interest. We went
over into the Mexican quarter. and
we visited a club house there oper.
.ated by colored men. The peculiar.
titles OF the Mexicans were every.
whore in evidence. We noticed their
women and their men. They may be
seen after night-fall with their lamps
and their lunches. They seem to do
a good business.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
DOING MUCH BUSINESS.

The colOred people OF Houston are
progressive. They have a fine drug
store and in it is located the Orgen
Banking Company's establishment.
which is doing a good business. We
visited the grocery store there and
we were gratihed at the evidences of
progress. We left at 10 o'clock for
san Antonio, reaching there at $50
that afternoon where we were met
by Prof. S. J. Sutton. principal of
Douglass High School and by Mr.. r.
ID. Jones, another one of our old-time
friends.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
LOST HAIR MADE USEFUL.

We saw white ladies bring the comb
ings from their hair and Mrs. Jones
and her husband would convert these
into plaits and switches. We noticed
the way II was done and 1t was a
revelation to US. Mrs. Jones has
many fine dogs which she affection.
ately calls her children" We saw
In the plaza or public park many
kind OF plants. One was the cen
fury plant which was then in bloom.
When this year passes it will be one
hundred years before it will bloom
again. From the looks of the bloom
we would not wait one hundred DAYS
to see II bloom for it is prettier with
out blooms.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
F. P. EARLE is ILL

He Of Affinity Fame Failed to Recon.
Gle French Wife.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle. who has re-
turned 20 his home at Monroe. Orange
county. n. Y. from Europe. where
he had been trying 10 patch up his
difficulties with his French wife, but
tailed. is now fl. For several days
past he has been confined to his bed
with a severe cold. II is not believed
that his illness viii result seriously.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
IN SAN ANTONIO.

They we're glad to see us and we
were soon in Mr.. Jones carriage on
our way to Prof, $. J. Sutton's resi-
dence, where we were 10 reside dur.
ing our two days stay in this typical
Southern City. Prof. Sutton has a
large family. but we were soon com.
tortably quartered and after a con.
versation upon live topics. we sought
our couch and we were soon wrapped
I'm slumber.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
THE FAMOUS ALAMO.

We visited the Alamo where Davy
Crockett and his friends lost their
lives in the fight with Mexico for
Texan independence. The Alamo is
still preserved as the place OF the
conflict and the walls are as strong
today apparently as they were on the
day OF that memorable struggle when
the Mexicans were triumphant and
succeeded in annihilating the garris-
on OF patriotic defenders.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-10-29
PROF. sUTToNs OUTFIT.

We were soon enroute to the res
idence OF Prof S J. Sutton. $50 y.
Cherry Street where before night had
fallen upon the earth. we hai reached
In time to enjoy a repast prepared by
his faithful better half" Arrange
ments had been made for a reception
to us by Douglass Club OF San Anto-
MO. Prof. Sutton hitched up his
horse and We were soon on our way
10 the place selected for the evenings
entertainment.