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Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-21

The figures of the year 1907 show i
that out ofsa total foreign commerce
of the IFnitedsss'tates of 1851. r.o00, ,oOo;si
sl.6l3.0s09on represented the .foreig{{ =
trade Of the port Of New York aione,.s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-21

NOTE.-The next exhibit will be 2
complete set of the United States
cents from l79? to 1851. the. last year OF
the big "coppers.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-21

George Smith of Monmouth received
the first prize fer Kennehec county
collection of apples at the State Pom
"logical meeting and fruit show held
in Auburn last week. l.. r. Shorey re-
ceiwed' the first prize on Canada Reds
and Wagners.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
Rheitihatismscs he Cured.

1t is a mistake to seek a cure fol
rheumatism in a "cure-all" which
claims to l,cure every disease, from
Headache to- Heart Disease, Chilblains
to Consumption. rheumatism, more
than other, diseases, requires a direct
remedy to cure. 1t is deep-seated, and
can be cured only by materials which
drive uric acid from the blood. Nothing
else answers the purpose. "Cure-aIls''
contain too much other stuff and very
little of these materials, and therefore
they cannot cure rheumatism Many
rheumatic sufferers who have been us
ing such medicine without any good
have come to belieye, that Rheumatism
is incurablf, but it can be cured with
the right kind of medicine
Kuhn's Rheumatic Remedy, which
has been curing Rheumatism for
over II years, cures rheumatism be-
cause 1t is the right medicine, COM
pounded for one special purpose only
to cure Rheumatism. 1t contains ma
blood and joints, and that is why it
cures. 1t is not ''cure-ali," but is strict
iy rheumatism Cure. People who use
it are using a right medicine for Rheu-
matism. and get right results Every
reader of this paper who suffers from
rheumatism, Lumbago or Neuralgia
can get a dollar bottle of this medicine
free by accepting the liberal offer of
the Kuhn Remedy Company, Chicago.
contained in their large advertisement
in this issue. The offer is headed
Drive Out rheumatism" Don't fail
to read it.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
Our Benefactor.

James w. Kuykendall, OF the Veter-
ans National Home, Los Angeles Cal,
writes that he cannot get along without
The National Tribune, and declares
that the veterans want Comrade John
McEIroy for their next Commander-in-
Chief Comrade Kuykendall says: "And
IL a vote could be taken as in ordi-
nary elections the veterans would give
John McElroy rousing majority. but
he will get there all right The Ma
uonal Tribune has done more for US old
soldiers than all other papers combined.
and We. honor our benefactcr who viii
give us a square deal all the way
through" Comrade Kuykendau says
that he went to the home in very bad
health, not expecting to live any length
of time, but mas improved wonderfully.
having gained nearly rs pounds in
weight. He belonged to Co. E, 9Th
Ind. cav, and list Ind, and would like
to obtain the address of Col. James
Biddle, Of the fist Ind.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
w WHIP, WIND SUCCESS FOR AGENTS.
My commission expires July 1, 1911.
Pottef's Affidavit.
To All Whom It May Concern:

To All Whom It May Concern:
Regarding the engagement at Block
| house No. 19, on the Nashville & Deca-
tur Railroad, on Sept. IA. 1854, have
this to say: 1t is recorded in the his
tory of the regiment that one Chas.
Bickford (CorporaD commanded. On
this point have this to say: When
Wheeler (GeneraD came up under flag
| of truce Bickford did not wish to go out
| and talk with him, and then he turned
over the command to one VIM. P. Sted-
man, with the remark that he (Sted-
MANI had been in more fights than he
(Bickford) had been. Stedman then
requested Bickford to accompany him
out to talk with Gen. Wheeler He did
not want to go, but was induced to do
| so by Stedman after Joe Abby had
agreed to go with him. Then Stedman
did all the talking with Gen. Wheeler.
and Wheeler demanded surrender, but
to this Stedman replied that that was
| not what we were there for, and to this
Cen Wheeler replied that he had us all
surrounded with men and artillery, and
could take us in a short time Stedman
replied that he could tell better after
he had tried. After Wheeler went back
down the railroad the artillery opened
upon us from the hill to the northwest.
After the fight had been on for some
time Bickford wanted to surrender u.s.
and Stedman said: mo; not SO long as
he had a live man and a block to get
behind he was not going to Anderson
Vile" After Wheeler withdrew from
US Bickford revived up, and next morn
ing went to Culloka for ammunition.
/, Edwin Potter, Co. K, 4th Mich.
Cav, make the above sworn statement
of my own free will and accord, with
no reward for same. I also swear that
was present and took part in this en-
gagement.
Edwin Potter
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
a notary public, this 26th day of No.
vember, 1909
B. ]. Potter, Notary Public
My commission expires Aue 7 1912
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
Crossing the RaDidan

NJ. Maloney, Corporal. 5th ". Y. Cav.
GlaZier. Tex, says that Lieut.. Bovse was
the first man to cross the RaDiGan Nav
4. He captured the Confederate
picket and reserve, and the en-
tire 5th y. Y. crossed the river. Then
The infantry followed The 5th y. Y.
Cav. went out on the Parker's Store
road about three miles south of Park
cr's store. and did picket duty the night
of May i. 1t was engaged on the morn
ing of May 5, and fought for seven
hours before the infantry came up to
its help. Two companies, L and G.
commanded by Phelps and Maloney
opened the great battle of the Wilder
ness.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
Knows what He Wants.

John II. Jones, SD ILL.,, Shenandoah,
Iowa, knows exactly what he wants
First, he indorses Comrade John Nc
Elroy for Commander-in-Chi and.
second, he favors the Sherwood pension
bill; third. he doesn't like to have rebel
statues put up in public places; fourth,
he hopes that there will be a grand
National Encampment this year, as
they will soon be thing OF the past.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

factory conditions. Rut at hest that
cannot come till the end of May and
perhaps not as carly rs that The wise
men of Congress and of the AJministra-
ton generally are scratching their heads
over the problem. They hope 10 bc
able to solve it wisely. and there is
more or less confidence in Republican
circles that they will be successful in
their efforts
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
Edwin Potter.
n IA hnfnra u,
Cure Your Own kidney

and Bladder Troubles at home. Mr.. a
S. Hitchcock Clothing DeaIer), East
Hampton, Conn, says he will be pleased
to direct any sufferer to the splendid
remedy he successfully used Write
him to-day
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
ST KLEGG - Z. 9ofs e75s7ss4za MsEaso4 !. :
More Experiences Around Mueesboro and Acquaintance with
Levi Rosenbaum, the Spy
BY JOHN McELROY
BOOK NO. 2.

The hr volume of the ST Keg and will
a
received all
work lnterspersed thru these incidents the
shorty oft
the manner all bright active american boys The volume
last
uniform in appearance and style with the preceding Price
National Tribune
for ST. Address THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
Always Does Good
Thousands Take It in the Spring.

II have taken Hoods sarsaparilIa when
needed for number of years" writes
James Hey, 30T0 Amber St. f., PhiladeI-
phia, Pa. "and have always found that ii
does me good. I always take 1t in the
tired feeling in the morning and cannot eat
Int after taking, two or three bottles of this
medicine always feel like a different person
and advise every one needing a tonic to give
Il fair trial"
Get ii today In usual liquid form or choco-
-ated tablets called Sarsatabs.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

shots to the gun. It was a hot old
time
I. VIM. p. Stedman. do solemnly
swear that the above facts are true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
VIM. p. Stedman.
District of Columbia. City of Washing
ton:
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
notary public in and for the District
OF Columbia aforesaid, this 26th day of
April. 1910.
Joseph Abel. Notary Public.
My commission expires Feb. Is, 1912.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12
DEFENSE OF BLOCKHOUSE NO. 10.
COmrade VIM. =. Stedman and Not
CorpI Bickford Was Entitled to the
Honor

Editor National Tribune: In your is
sue of, Sept. Q, 1909, there appeared an
article. entitled THE Defense of a
Blockhouse." I being one of the party
that took part in the exercises. have
been requested by some of those who
were there and others of The 4th Mich.
Cav. to make a statement of the case,
for there was a great mistake in the
first report that was made of the en-
gagement. In order to do it correctly
[ applied to the Pension Bureau for the
addresses of those who took part in that
engagement. There were % men there,
but only II Spencer carbines. L asked
for the addresses of those who used the
guns. The Bureau reported that eight
of the II were dead. six not known and
hey. Edwin Potter and myself, VIM. p.
Stedman. / wrote to Abby and Potter
for them to send me a statement to
the best of their memory, under the
seal of notary public. ] received Pot
ter's statement on Nov. %, 1909. Abb
hey was sick. and / did not receive his
statement until April %, 1910. l have
now made my statement for the public
to know the true history of that affair.
/ appeal to you to publish the same in
your noble paper for the use of the
public. Please reinsert the article of
Sept. 8, 1909. at the head of these
statements for the information of every
body.-Wm. P. Stedman. Co. b. 4th
Mich. Cav, Washington, ID. c.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

unanimously indorse Comrade John
McElroy, of The National Tribune, for
Commander-in-Chie in view of his un-
tiring efforts in behalf of the veterans
and the great work that he has accom-
plished to make their journey thru life
a little brighter and easier. +. E.
Goldthwait, Commander: A. M. Smith.
Adjutant
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

1t was decided by unanimous vote of
Maj. Clark Willis Post, of Indiana, that
John McElroy is it's choice for National
Commander. Alfred GUIDE, Command
er; John NJ. Foreman, Adjutant
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

sends its compliments to John MciGlrOy
as its choice for Commander in Chief.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

George A. Custer, Sixth Corps Post,
of Vermont. writes that it notes with
great satisfaction the name of Comrade
McElroy mentioned for COMMANDMENT
Chief, as he has Tor so many years
worked faithfully for the interest of his
comrades-in-arms, and the Pos. has in
structed' its Delegates to use all honor
able means toss5curc the solid vote of
Vermont for him, and wishes him God
speed. Samuel A. Holt, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

Abraham Lincoln Post, of Maine, is
heartily in favor of John McElroy for
Commander-in-Chief, and protests
against the Lee statue at the Capitol.
A. II. Cram, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

The surviving members of Post 233,
Department Of Indiana, fully indorse
John McElroy for Commander-in-Chi
for the 1910 Encampment, to be held
at Atlantic City. w. Renton.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

H. L. Vaughn. Past Department Com
mander of Colorado and Wyoming,
says: IF I go to the Encampment you
can have my support. and / think in
our Department we all feel very kindly
towards you and wish you success in
your aspirations We feel that you
have been the lifelong friend of our
comrades"
H. n. Vessels Post, Department of
New York, unanimously indorsed Com
rade John McElroy for National Com
mander at recent meeting of the Post.
8 O. Rurdick H
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

George D. Wells Post, of Massachu-
sets, is heartily in favor of John Nc
Elroy for Commander-in-Ch and
hopes that he "is the sure comrade for
that high position" jeremiah Fisher,
Commander
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

The National Tribune pension bill
was unanimously indorsed by Robert
P Carnes Post, of Missouri and also
the candidacy of Comrade John McFl-
roy for Commandment at q re-
cent meeting of that Post. C. d. Mas
kins, Adjutant; Isaac Elliott, Command
er
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

Elliot Post, Department of Indiana,
voted as a unit in favor of The National
pension bill and for John Nc
Elroy as Chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic. Isaac
Pleas, Commander.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

AT the regular Convention of En-
campment, 1873. Union Veteran Legion,
of California, it was unanimously re-
solved that the Organization fully in
dorses The National Tribune pension
bill, and thanks John McElroy for his
efforts in behalf of the boys of '61-'65,
and as most of the members of the Or
der are G,, A. r. men, it is stated that
they take great interest in his candi-
dacy for commander-in-Ch as they
are sure it would be, for the good of the
order. VIII c. Burton, Adjutant.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

Joseph Fl. Abbey.
State of Minnesota, County of Baker. ss:
Joseph IT. Abbey, being by me first
duly sworn, deposes and says that the
foregoing narrative is true.
Sid Oberhauser. Notary Public.
Becker County, Mimi.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

Edgar A. Hamilton, of Post 116. De-
partment of New Jersey, says: "I will
do what / can for Comrade McElroy as
the coming Conmander-in-Chie of the
G. A. r. He deserves we'll at the hands
of all comrades for his loyalty, his SER
vice, his sufferings and his friendly
comradeship of the last A years.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

Three cheers for John McElroy. the
soldiers mouthpiece, for the next Com
mander-in-Chief. So say We all of
Willard c. Kinsley Post, Of Massachu-
sets. S. p. Ridley.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

Runyan Post, Department of Ohio,
indorses The National Tribune pension
bill, and wants John McElroy for the
next National Commander as long as he
will serve. Z. NJ. Pool.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

A resolution was unanimously carried
by Post 219, OF Pennsylvania, ipdorsing
the candidacy of John McElroy for
Commander-in-Chie A. W. Long, Com
mander.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

In acknowledgment of their appre-
citation for his valuable paper and pa
triotic services long rendered in the
interest of the comrades, Austin Macy
Post, Department of Ohio, heartily ten
ders its full support in behalf of the
candidacy of John McElroy for Com
mander-in-Chief The Post also heart
lily indorses The National Tribune pen
sion bill ]. H. De Bra, Past Com
mander.
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

NJ. ]. Paine Post, of Minnesota ;s
unanimously in favor of John McE,Irov
for the next Commander-in-Chicf of t!,e
G. A. r. c. W. Mckay, Commander.
Geo. X Herr, Senior Vice Command
The National tribune., 1910-05-12

idea; for roasting, baking cooking, ironing, can
nins fFilf, picnics, cottages, camping NO NOT,
fiery Kitchens. Absolutely safe-can I explode.
Gns dangerous like gasoline Simple, dur
eb!s-issts For years HouseSeepers friend saves
fi..,c, ::,b.sr. money. AL sizes Prices low
q; - .,s,a np Prepare for the heated term.
Sgr.te f8dsy. Send no money.ynst your name
ood nt ,rets We VIII send yon full description
hundreds OF testimonials Hest summer stove
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-16
PRICE BROS. STORE
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Their Store Large Addition to keo-
kuk's Growing Whole
sale Trade.

Price Bros. have added to their
painting and wall paper business the
wholesaling and retailing of wall pa
per, paints, varnishes, glass, brushes,
etc. They will have travelling men on
the road throughout the entire year
and have large warehouses at Chica-
go The basement and two upper
stories of our Keokuk store filled with
the best materials that money can
purchase. Both members Of this firm
lave had long experience in the paint
and wall paper trade an1 the citizens
of Keokuk can rest assured that any
thing carried by them viii be first
class in every respect and the prices
will be as low as goods can be pur-
chased anywhere They win continue
to take contract painting and paper
ing. Store 324 Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-16
FAMOUS BEAUTIES
NEVER GET FAT

Womankind wonders why famous
beauties grow old, but do not grow
fat. They live at silken ease, amid
the porcelain flesh pots. The wine.
that puffs out obscure mortals, flows
not illiberally down their alabaster
Threats. Yet their lifelong loaf does
not thicken their limbs nor double
their chins. What is the secret Of
lle long-lived gracefulness. Of the
hautton?
One half ounce Marmola, u OF. FL.
Elk. Cascara Aromatic, 31a OF. Pepper
mint Water. This is the famous Mar
mola Prescription, long familiar to the
fashionable pharmacists on the world
and their clientele, but which has only
recently penetrated to the knowledge
OF the hoi polloi of womankind. Since
when. for convenience sake, it has
been put into elegant pocket form,
the Marmola Prescription Tablet
which can now be had of well nigh
any druggist, fashionable and ordi.
nary, or the Marmola Co. 379 Farmer
Bldg, Detroit. Mich, in large cases
for seventy-fve cents.
With this tablet any woman can
reduce. be losing a pound a day. in
a few weeks; take off fat (where i,
shows nlost) on chin, abdomen. hips,
etc, without need for exercising. table
restraint, fear of wrinkles, or the
slightest physical harm or uneasiress
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-16
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Reception for Mrs. Mccrary.


About one hundred and fifty ladies
were guests of Mrs. l.. A. Hamill at
q charming afternoon reception given
at her residence, 704 Franklin street,
on Saturday afternoon, as a social
courtesy for her house guest, Mrs. A.
J. McCrary, of Binghampton. N. Y.
The hostess was assisted in the recep-
ton of her guests by Mrs. McCrary,
the honoree of the afternoons func-
ton. which marks one of the beauti-
fully appointed affairs of the mid-win-
ter entertaining season.
The color scheme, used in an artis-
tic and beautiful manner in the recep-
ton and drawing rooms of the pretty
residence, were white and green,
white carnations with a harmonious
bending throughout of greenery gave
the various appointments an added
!, charm and grace.
In the parlors, Mrs. Hamill was as
sisted by the following ladies in be-
slowing social attention upon the
many guests of the afternoon:
Mesdames Paul Dvsart, Charles Pond,
Ira Wills, Theodore Craig, D. B. Ham
i'll, r. G. Horne, NJ. H. Carey and Miss
Parsons. Misses Hamill, Rubidge and
Board were in charge of the punch
bowl.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-16
CAMILLE" rs A
GREAT PICTURE
The Celebrated Dumas Novel Camille
will be Shown at Dodee's Tues
day Evening, January 1s.

From time to time. the greatest
actresses in the world, including Olga
Nethersole, Sara Bernhard and
Madame Duse have played the fam
Gus Dumas novel, Camille, and the
play has been compared with "Latas-
ca" Fedora" and "Sapho" and when
the management received word that
the pictures Of Camille had been
booked for Keokuk for Tuesday even
ing, January 10, they Immediately
wired for the picture to be sent sew
eral DAYS in advance. that it might be
inspected before showing it to the
public.
The picture was received yester-
day and was shown to few people
last night, after the last show at
Dodge's. and II was found that recent
criticisms were greatly overdrawn
The picture Is one Of art and the story
has beautiful plot and strong les
son.
The management congratulated
themselves on being able to nave this
picture for Tuesday evening. and it
will no doubt be shown to a crowded
house
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-16
Judge H. Bank Jr. and Reporter Smith
Busily Engaged Saturday
Morning and Close
Things Up.
LEGAL CASES
MANY
But There Were Few Jury Trials, and
Small Number Of Criminal
cases-His Late
Decision.

Judge H. Bank Jr. and court re-
porter c. J. Smith were busily en-
gagged all day Friday and Saturday
morning closing up their work of the
November term of the district court,
WHICH has been quite busy one
Court during the past term has been
occupied with legal CAGES rather than
Jury trials, the latter ones having
been cleaned UP some time ago. Grim
fninal matters also were light, the
grand jury having quite !. long and
busy session but few true bills be.
ing found Before closing court Judge
Bank made decisions in several cases
which were pending
In the case of John III. Parker VS..
Anna NJ Kelley for specific perform
ance of a contract, the plaintiff was
rendered judgement. The contract
was between the two parties and was
for the purchase of property at Ninth
and Fulton streets by the plaintiff,
the sum being s1,150.
judgement entry on the verdict for
Joseph Daily, in the case of J. n
Jones vs.. Daily, was made The
laintiff's motion for new trial was
oyerruled.
Judgment against the defendant in
the case of w. 3. Hatton vs. James
Gale was rendered, the court hold
ing that the defendant had no right
to obstruct ditch In Montrose town.
ship that had beer used.
The next term OF the district court
will open on March IA, and it is likely
that Judge Withrow will pres. lie.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-16
Music Clubs Exchange.

A Burlington paper has to say OF
the Monday music club exchange with
the Burlington music club on tomor-
row evening. when Mr.. R. G. Hufstad-
err of this city and William Letter OF
the Chicago college of music and
Keokuk boy, will go to the up-rlyer
city for an evening of entertainment
while a duet of Burlington entertain
ers will come here for a performance.
The regular bi-monthly recital OF the
Burlington Musical club will take
place Monday afternoon at the Con
gregational church. The management
has arranged reciprocity program
which promises a rare treat for the
patrons OF the club. Two members
of the Keokuk Musical club are TO be
the out-of-town guests and attraction
on the program. The club which is
modelled after BurliIgtan's Mus
ical club, being oganized at
much later date, has offered
to exchange musical talent
of the active members of the organiza-
tion on regular recital days. The
iKeokuk club has a talented young or
ganist. a protege of Miss Carey, who
was former pupil of Miss Frances
Wyman of this city. Mr.. Lester, a
young man who has just attained his
goth birthday. He comes highly rec
omended as an artist of ability and
an exceptional genius and his progress
under Middleschulte in Chicago has
been highly spoken Of Mr.. Lester is
assistant musical critique to Felix
Borowski on the Record-Herald, and
brilliant career is predicted for the
young musician Mr. Hufstader of
Keokuk, formerly of Syracuse, N. Y,
who appears on the program. comes to
us with fiattering recommendation,
and is part of the creme la creme
of Keokuk's best talent. Two of the
Burlington Musical clubs talented
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-01-16


ty selections on the piano and Miss
Alma Bierman and Mr.. Frank Hoff-
man playing a number of piano and
violin duets.
Those installed on Friday evening
to hold office during the coming year
were:
Past Oracle-Mrs. o. D. McMains.
Oracle-Mrs. George Myers.
Vice Oracle-Mrs. George Banks.
Recorder-Mrs. j. w. Steiger,
Receiver-Mrs. J. c. Wustrow.
CHARACTERISTICS Cecil Harrington.
Marshal-Mrs. Kate Garrison.
Inner Sentinel - Mrs. Rudolph
LANCE
Outer Sentinel Mrs Anna Johnson.
Manager (for three years)-Mrs.
Gertrude Baur.
Camp Physicians-Drs. G. A. Jenk-
ms. H. L. COPYRIGHT and Roseberry.