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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
WAS GREAT MAN
WHEN HE DIED
Hotel Keeper Weighed 56s Pounds
and Was Seven Feet Around
Waist.

NEW YORK, May 5.-William H.
Burnet. who is supposed to have been
one of the biggest and heaviest men
in the world. died at his home in
Locust Valley, Long Island He weigh
ed 56S pounds He was of ordinary
height, but measured six feet and
eight inches around the waist. His
neck was 81 inches in circumference
His wrist measured liz inches. He
kept a hotel and was an active fire.
man. He was born in Locust Valley,
May 16, 1862.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
STAGE FAVORITES
GIVE UP WORK
Two Broadway Idols Have Been
Forced to Quit Because of
Sicknees
Sickness.

NEW YORK, May 1.-Two Broad
way favorites, Mable Tallifario and
Frank Worthing, are in retirement
from the stage today, the former
from nervous collapse and the latter
from tuberculosis OF the throat. He
returned from Pittsburg, where he was
forced to give up his work He will
sail for Europe for treatment. but it is
believed he will never be able to re-
turn to the stage Mable Tallifario was
taken today to sanitoriun.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

Strength comes from we'll digested
and thoroughly assimilated food
Hoods Sarsaparilla tones the digest.
i've organs, and thus builds up the
strength. II you are getting run
down" begin taking Hoods at once
1T gives nerve, mental and digestive
strength
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Killed Self on Train

WATERLOO, May 5.-Peter Koell
came here from Davenport to claim
the remains of his brother. Louis
koell, who stabbed himself in the
heart on a Rock Island train Monday
afternoon. Two years ago Louis was
badly beaten about the head by rob,
bers and he has had an attack of
sickness. 1t is thought that lis in
5uries may have caused temporary in
sanity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
ADVANCE DATES OF
EXCURSION BOATS
The Steamers j. S. and w. w. Have
Booked Number of Them
for Coming Season.

The steamer j. S. has announced the
following dates out of Keokuk for the
coming summer season: June IL, July
8 and "a and August %.
The steamer w. w. has announced
the following dates: May is, 10 and
81, June 16 and %, July Z, 81 and 81,
August Z and 81.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

The splendid work of Chamberlains
Stomach and Liver Tablets is daily
coming to light. No such grand rem
edy for liver and bowel troubles was
ever known before. Thousands bless
tssa, for curing constipation, sick
headache, biliousness, jaundice and
indigestion. Sold by Wilkinson &
Co., and J. F. Kiedaiseh & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Farmers, Convention

ST. LOUIS, May 5.-Manning w.
Cochrane, president of the local mer-
chants exchange in an address be-
fore the farmers congress TO-DAY said
tnat the boards of trade were great
allies of the farmers. General Coxey
OF Coxey's army fame was applaud
Cd when he urged the farmers to
enter politics.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Supreme Court decisions.
[ Special to The Gate CT,

ISpeUIdI 10 Tie Gate City.
DES MONIES, May 5.-Reed appel
liant against Do: Linn district re-
versed
Corrick appellant against Durham;
Tama district affirmed.
Galucha against Naso, appellant;
Linn district affirmed.
Munier against michel, appellant;
Linn district reversed.
Derbois against Luthmers. appel.
liant; Oelwein superior court reversed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

certain conditions; but the ruler or
statesman who should bring about
such combination would have earned
his place in history for all time
and his title to the gratitude of all
mankind.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Other Court Proceedings.

William Schroedsr was given thirty
days in the county Jail this morning by
Judge Mcnamara for being drunk at
Eleventh and Main streets and fright
ening number of women in that To-
cality last night.
Hiram Hough, drunk. was handed
the count of ten days for inebriety.
while James Grogan was given FIVE
days, with sentence suspended on pay
ment OF costs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
LATE AFTERNOON
BULLETINS
IRy IInite Press.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The house
this afternoon adopted an amend
ment to the administration railroad
bill by a vote of log to II, providing
that when a railroad company reduces
its rate to meet competition, the rates
shall not be increased until the in
crease is sanctioned by the interstate
commerce commission. The amend
ment was presented by Knowland.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

WATERLOO, May 5.-A Great
Western freight train was derailed
four miles from Clarksville today.
Engineer Mccormick was killed and
several were injured, it is reported.
AS the wreck is far in country, de-
tails are hard to secure.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

Germs of Disease should be prompt
ly expelled from the blood. This is
time when the system is especially
susceptible to them. Get rid of all
impurities Ia the blood by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and thus fortify
your whole body and prevent illness
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Large Crowd Attend Dance.

Sixty young people attended the
dance at Warsaw last evening given
by Alba Mccoy of this city and the
Girls Club Of the down river town.
Sixty-one couples in all were in attend
ance at the enjoyable affair, Wells
orchestra playing the engagement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
NOTICE

The steamers BLACK Hawk" and
"keokuk' will start their regular
every Sunday" trips to Burlington
and Quincy next Sunday, leaving for
Burlington at Z and Quincy at s a. m.
One fare for the round trip. Tel 9s4
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Won Dance Prizes

Those who won prizes at the dance
given in Warsaw last evening by Miss
Green and Alba Mccoy were Owen
O'Neill and Miss Lottie Ohberlies for
waltz souvenir, and Miss Avis Real
and William Murphy the two-step
prize.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Application for New Trial.

Application for new trial was made
by the defendants attorney this morn
ing at O'Clock. This case was the
former one in which the custer pro-
ceedings against Mrs. Louisa Grims-
ley were started.
Motion to set aside the default will
come up on next Monday morning at
10 o'clock in the superior court.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Art Class Meetinq.

The Thursday Evening Art class will
meet this evening at 7:45 o'clock in
the Unitarian church parlors The
subject will be Architecture and
Garden of the Latin Quarter in
Paris"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
CALL FOR CITIZENS MEETING
Soldiers Memorial Day.

A meeting of citizens is called TO,
Friday evening, May 9Th. to be held
in Superior court room at p. m. to
arrange for the proper observance of
Memorial Day for the dead Soldiers of
the Civil war. 1t is desired there be
a good attendance.
By Order of the committee
D. w. McELROY.
DIR. ]. NJ. SHAFFER.
ED. S. LOTION.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Dance Date CHANGED.

Messrs. Allen femme and Moody
Smith will give their dance on next
Wednesday evening instead of Mon.
day evening, in Schouten's hall.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Culture.

Some people understand classical
music SO well that they hardly ever
break in and applaud at the wrong
Chicago Record Herald.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

cisville Sunday, May s The sisters
will give a basket dinner in honor of
the occasion. The members are all
invited to attend with full baskets.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Mrs. Irwin to Entertain,

Mrs. Wells NJ. Irwin will entertain
company of ladies at cards at her
residence. 726 Orleans street, on next
Wednesday afternoon, invitations for
this function having been sent out
today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

WANTED-Button cutters; exper-
fence not necessary. Hawkeye
Pearl Button Factory, Keokuk. Iowa.
1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Good Deeds Live On

Every noble life leaves the fiber of
it interviewer into the fabric CT the
world Ruskin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

WANTED-Co Competent girl TO- general
house work. Apply Mrs. A. ]. Rud-
dick, 5O4 Orleans.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

Working Hours on Steamships.
Steamship working hours are four
on and eight off to the end of the voy-
age.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-11O7 Bank street. mod
ern, six, room house $500. DR.. G.
A. jenkins. 4.s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
OLD HATS

Do not throw them away. Have
your old hats made new. Hat
ter, Osburn's barber shop, sos
Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
PERSONALS.

Miss sallie G. Carver is visiting in
Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
LOST.

LOsT-s5.oO bill between Sixth and
Main and high school building.
Reward. Return to this office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

FOR RENT-Suite of offices. Hubin-
ger building. In fine condition. In
quire w c. Howell 22-1Ot
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

WANTED-Second hand gasoline en-
CINE 8 to 10 horse power must be in
first class con, 'tion. Address Gate
CITY. 4-6t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
FoR SALE.

FOR sALE-The Old Smith Hamill
home No. 61o Morgan street. sua-
stantial brick house. steam heating
plant, modern improvements, IL lots,
price reasonable, immediate posses.
sion. Inquire d. B. Hamill. SIT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

Strength, Of Legs Differ.
In 81 cases out of every hundred
the left leg is stronger than the righ..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05
Want Column
WANTED.

MANUFACTURING room girl at Pres
colts restaurant. "a South Third
street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-05

FOR sALE-Kuebler property. House
and s lots. Address 1928 Concert
street. st
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
PRIZE FIGHTER
DIES OF INJURIES

Chicago, February 9.-Albert Wilkowski
died at hospital tonight following in
juries received last night in 10-round
boxing match. The police took into Gus
tody pending the outcome of coroner's
inquest, Harry Gilmore, the veteran prize
fighter; Joseph Mccarthy and George
Leatham.
The bout took place in Gilmore's acad-
envy with Mccarthy az Wilkowski's OPP
ponent. Leatham was one of the sec
onds. The men fought with two ounce
gloves. The rounds were fast and fu-
rious, the spectators being mostly pupils
Of boxing at the academy. Cheers went
up as the men fought, each with a good
chance OF victory. At the tenth round the
men finished In apparently good condition,
but shortly afterward NWilkowski col
lapsed. He complained of severe pains
and was taken to a hospital. His death
followed "a hours later.
Other persons taken into custody were
James Barry.Na bantomweight pugiiist,
who Is said to have been one of the ref
erees; William Sullivan, McCarthy's sec
ond, and Vincent Brus, a prize-f1ghter.
Wilkowski was known as Jack Coburn
OF Grand Rapids Physicians said he oied
Of a fracture of the skull
1t IL said the fight was pulled OF with
out the knowledge of the police, and was
In violation Of the city ordinance.
The spectators were attracted to the
academy by the announcement of an "ex-
hibition match" AS a result OF the fatal
ARRAY the police have been instructed
to stop all such bouts, and 1t is said 1t
will have considerable effect on the pro-
posed Jeffries and Johnson light.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
HIGHER SALARIES
ASKED FOR BY NOEL
High Cost of Living Is Plea to
Mississippi Legislature
OTHER STATES PAY WELL
Governor Says He Wants No benefit
From Raise But Wants His Sue
cessor and Other state Officials
10 Profit Thereby

Jackson, Miss, February 9.-fSpecial)-
Governor Noel sent a long message to
the legislature today urging that salaries
of several state officials as well as of
Judges and district attorneys be raised,
because of the fact that the cost of liv-
ing has been greatly increased. and good
| men cannot be secured Tor important po-
| sitions on that account. He asks that the
salary of the governor of the state be
increased 10 at least six thousand dollars
but that 1t not apply to his term. The
| legislature is reminded that many other
states pay the governor from five to
twelve thousand dollars per annum and
furnish that official with fuel, servants,
| ETC. and declares that Mississippi Is
| mendicant" It's people do not desire that
its offices should be paid less than their
living expenses. 1ess than such business
skill and ability would command in pri-
vate life.
The feature of the senate session was
the defeat of the Cunningham resolution
demanding that the text book committee
should contract for the same books now
In use. the majority of the senate taking
the position that it looked like debating
% public officials what they should do.
and rather suggestive that they are not to
be trusted as to what is right and best.
The Russell antl-frat bill came up
in the senate on demand of Mr.. Dean TO
know what committee it had been re-
ferred by the secretary and il was found
It went to universities and colleges. Mr..
Dean insisted 1t should have gone TO edG-
cation The chair. Mr. Hebron, ruled
that the secretary had no right to refer
the house bill and when Mr.. Gibbs APP
pealed from the decision the chair ruled
that it took two-thirds vote to knock
him out After a sharp passage al arms
between the chair, Mr.. Dean and Mr..
Franklin chairman of universities and
colleges committee the bill went to the
committee on education. The ways and
means committee made favorable report
on Mr. Peters bill abolishing city treas
urers and establishing city repositories.
The house agricultural committee found
four dog law" bills before it and ap
pointed subcommittee to draft another
embodying the best features of all.
The house adopted Mr.. Dentons reso-
luton to send members of the eleemosy-
many committee to inspect and report on
needs of soldiers home at Beauvoir, East
Mississippi insane hospital at Meridian.
Mr.. Hood of Copiah secured adoption of
resolution that committee visit soldiers
home at Beauvoir to see to its needs.
The Quin elective judiciary bill, vetoed
bv the governor, was made special order
for tomorrow The usual scattering bal
lot was taken at noon for senator.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
REYOLTING STORY
OF CRUEL MURDER

Bartlesville. Okla, February 9.-"My
stepmother was my temper. thought
l loved her and so killed my father with
an axe when she ordered me to-
Peter Brown, on trial here charged with
numbering his father. made this remark
able admission on the witness stand In
court today. He told his story without
emotion. Mrs. T. II. Brown, who the
young man says helped him in the crime.
listened to his story with calmness and al
most Indifference. ~,
When young Brown told how they
dragged his fathers body out and burned
1t. woman In the courtroom shrieked
and tainted. Other women became III and
had to be assisted In reaching the outside.
MY stepmother aroused me at mid
night" said Brown. land told me it was
time to kill father as we had agreed.
took an axe she handed me, crept slowly
where he law asleep and struck him a
fearful blow on the head. Then | watched
him culver until he died
After my stepmother had taken all the
things out of his pockets-he was sleep
Ping on couch and so was dressed--she
ordered me to help carry the body out.
We gathered a lot Of wood and put It on
the body and set fire TO II. My mother
stayed UP all the rest OF the night feed
Ing the f1re with wood, and in the morn
ing the body had been consumed, We
cooked breakfast on another Are built
about 10 feet from where my father
body had been burned"
Mrs. Brown is on trial charged with
completely in the crime. Her lawyers in
formed the court they would prove the
young man alone was responsible for the
deed,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
BISHOP CRANST0N
DEFENDS CHURCH

Washington, February 9.-The state
ment of Archbishop Ireland in whict
the prelate attacks the work of the
Methodist Episcopal church in Rome
and defends the action of the vatican
in not receiving former Vice President
Fairbanks because he addressed meth
odst congregation in the Eternal City
cranston of the Methodist Episcopal
church today said the church is work
ing openly and honestly in Rome.
He said the church does not take any
advantage OF the poor. as Archbishop
Ireland alleges. and added that Mr..
Fairbanks action, both taught and
exemplifled true Christianity"
Even had they been a disreputa Bile
lot to whom Mr.. Fairbanks spoke said
Bishop Cranston, the precedents of the
vatican do not indicate that high moral
tests are Invariably applied TO per-
sons who are granted audience at the
vatican"
He said if the arch bishops reasoning
that it would have meant an indorse-
ment of the pernicious propa ganda Of
the Meth odst association is correct,
people who have been frequent callers
at the White House lest offense be
given to friendly nations"
AS to the charge that the Meth
odist church in Rome is taking advan-
tage of the poor Bishop Cranston sa
Italy is full of poor people for some
reason, but not all who come to US
are not poor. We do not use the con-
fessional nor charge for baptism. nor
do we have any stated fees or costly
church buildings. If the poor find our
service helpful and attractive they are
free to come"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
settlement was made and that is enough

settlement was made and that is enough
to say"
The railroad company has given the
men ample assurances that its policies az
named in resolution adopted by the
board of directors will be carried out by
subordinate officials. 1t is known that
before the vote In question Of a walk
out was taken the men were not sat
isled with assurances offered up to that
time Both railroad officials and the
employees said tonight that the agreement
is ba sed upon the following resolution
adopted by the road on January Is:
That it (the railroad) does not propose
to discontinue employing foreign citizens
and much less to exclude those who are
already serving by reason of their ma
tionaIity, but to give the Mexican citizen
for reasons which are obvious and pub
lcly known, a chance and the oppor-
tunity to be promoted to responsible po-
sitions In the service Of the railways,
always when this may be coupled with
an efficient and safe operation of the
company's lines.
That in order to carry this into effect
the instructions of the board OF direc-
tors have been and will continue to be
that whenever vacancy occurs 1t Will
In all preference be filed with Mexican
employees when they have both the COM
potency and qualifications required there
for"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
COLLEGE PLAYER
FOR NEW ORLEANS

Atlanta. February s.-(Special. brooks.
native Of Royston, Ca. the home OF the
celebrated Ty Cobb, and three years ago
first baseman on the Georgia School of
Technology baseball nine, but who for the
past two years has been playing In the
outfield for the Enid team in the Western
association, has been signed by New Or
leans for the coming season.
Brooks has made good in professional
ball. and last season with tho Enid PEN
nant winners hit .294 and fielded s15. He
scored 70 runs and made 1877 hits. This
10 pretty good for a youngsters second
year in fast company.
Brooks desire to return south was the
cause OF his being sold to New Orleans.
He was first offered to Atlanta. but the
Crackers are overstocked on outfield ma
terial. so turned the offer down.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
ENGINEERS WILL
NOT co ON STRIKE
Mexican Railway Officials Come
To Terms With Men
BOTH SIDES PLEASED
BOTH SIDES PLEASED
President r. N. Brown Issues a state
Ment Saying That Pence Had
Been Arranged with the
Railway Employees

Mexico CITY, February 9-There will not
be walkout of American engineers and
conductors in the employ of the National
Lines of Mexico, the employees and the
railroad management having agreed upon
terms of settlement of their difficulties.
The peace pact was signed at 2:30 this
afternoon in the office of e. N. Brown,
president of the road. Mr.. Browns sigma
ture was attached to the document az
the representative OF the company, and
the chairman Of the committee repre-
senting the employees signed the agree
men on their behalf.
The conductors and engineers are entire
ly satisfied with the peace terms. which
include assurances that the policy Of the
railroad as recently outlined will be car
ried out.
e. N. Brown issued the following state
ment this evening:
"A satisfactory adjustment has been
reached between the company and the
committee of engineers and conductors
the settlement being in line with the
policy set forth in the resolution OF the
board of directors which was published
some time ago. The settlement Is con-
sidered mutually satisfactory.
Vice President Curtis of the Order OF
Railroad Conductors Of America and Vice
Grand Chief Corrigan Of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers authorized the
following:
"A satisfactory settlement Of the diff.
culties between the conductors and the
engineers and tho management of the
National Railways of Mexico was effected
at meeting with President Brown today
and the agreement was signed this after
noon. The committee representing the
engineers and conductors have received
satisfactory assurances that the policy
of the board of directors will be carried
ont by the subordinate officials.
The wording OF the peace pact may
never be published. Both the employees
and the railroad officials refuse to d.
vulge its contents except In the mos
general way, saying only that the agree
ment was satisfactory to all parties con
cerned.
The fact that the men voted almost
solidly to resign before the agreement
was finally reached has given rise t.
rumors that the National Lines of Mex
leo conceded several points TO effect .
settlement. but this Is officially denied
Likewise the engineers and conductors
deny that they receded from the position
they have maintained since the trouble
me leaders on both she. state that .
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10
Steel works. About 1000 men are now

Steel works. About 1000 men are now
idle.
The first act of violence in connec-
ton with the strike occurred tonight
when Foreman Arthur Mcneil of shop
No. 6 was assaulted by three men
VIII ON he was unable to recognize. Nc
Neil and Foreman Morey were the men
selected by Superintendent Anderson to
submit the proposition of the company
to the strikers.
The steel .nolders have made a de-
mand for the abolition of piece work
asking that the regular rate of 80 anc
30 cents an hour be paid them.
President Schwab asked for a few
days time in which to consider the
demand with General Superintendent
Burke and the molders committee gave
the president until Friday to reacn
decision.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-10

anH o uld N
demands
mab euOIofi