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The Washington herald., 1910-06-17

EXTRACT OF WITCH HAZEL
in full pint bottles, for 15c. This ex-
tract is made by the same concern
that makes Ponds Extract II IS
the peoples remedy for piles (all
kinds), toothacha headache, ear
ache. sore throat, sore eyes, nose
bleed, bleeding lungs. stings OF in
sects, neuralgia. female complaints.
hoarseness. varicose veins. all hem
Orrhages.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-17

C. D. A. PEROXIDE CREAM.
A greaseless cold cream that whit
ems the skin. Harmless to the 10
most delicate skin. Special. 1890. tSS
The Washington herald., 1910-06-17
CIGAR DEPT.

We have Just closed the biggest
deal in Clear Havana Cigars ever
known In the retail cigar world.
Buying the entire stock OF one or
the largest tobbing houses in the
country. we are enabled 70 supply
the smokers Of Clear Havana goods
cigars by the box at the cost or
manufacture.
SOLACE TNVINCBLE CHICO. Zoe
straight, SAX box %; original price.
15c straight.
sOLAcE RoTHsCHILD. 1Ocg 8 for
2ScI $3.50 box OF 80; original price.
2 for Csc.
soLAcE coNCHA. ESP, 7ey 4 for
25cI Sa00 box OF so; original price,
Toe straight.
WEBSTER ROYALS. IOc straight;
$3.50 box OF 500 original price l6c
straight
WEBSTER AFTER DINNERS, use
xtraightg $500 box OF 20; original
price. 40c.
TRUJLLo DIPLoMATIcos, Toe
straight. s2.00 box OF 25; original
price. 15c. for Csc.
TRUJILLO ROSITAS. &c each;
S2.Ts box OF 90. A petite smoke OF
Diquant flavor.
These are Just few sizes Of above
brands, together with six other we'll
known brands 20 be advertised later.
CASA BLANCA 10C CIGAR. our
price. 5c straight: si.2E box Of IS.
FAMABELLA 10C CIGAR. &C
straight; dark eolors only.
RABELAIS loC HAVANA CIGAR,
&c straight; case box Of so.
WINDSOR HOUSE BOUQUET, Sc
straight; $1.25 box OF 25.
THE LOUIS sc CIGAR, 25 packed
In humidor (complete). .........55 $50
Full lines Of Manila Cigars at the
lowest prices.
All Cigarette and Little Cigar
specials continued from last week.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-17
There's No Excuse for Bed Bugs.
BED BUG KILLER

For springtime cleaning, contain
ing:
OF. Corrosive Subllmate.
l or. Carbolic Acid
pit Wood Alcohol.
We put up the mixture for you
for ...... Csc
Cream Tartar and Sulphur Loz-
enges will put your blood in condi-
ton TO stand the hot weather.
Large box -....... 10c
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
CHEAP THIEvERY IN STAMPS
BY Means Of Want Advertisements
Postal Authorities Are Unable
to Prevent It.


There Is one fraud upon the public
that we would like to root out" said
a postoffice inspector, but 1t is al
most impossible to reach the culprits
and to make out cases against them
1t is even more difficult to obtain evi.
dence on which to base fraud order
against their mail. This fraud Is sim
ply the larceny of two-cent stamps
by means Of fake advertisements in
the help wanted columns of news
papers which have no means of know
ing the fraudulent nature of the adver-
tisements.
1T costs only trifle to advertise
for some kind of help and some Of
these advertisements will bring from
1000 to 1900 replies from persons
who are looking for work or seeking
to better themselves. Four-fifths of
these applicants for the bogus job
will inciose stamps for reply. You
can figure it out. Eight hundred
stamps are worth SIG These stamps
done up in packages of 20 or so, are
sold at small discount"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
USEFUL MAN IN COMMUNITY
Records Show Pioneer Misht Reason.
ably Claim to Be Jack OF
All TRACES.

1t is necessary that the pioneer be
a man of infinite resource, who can do
for himself or his neighbors every
necessary task. Such man was Col.
Samuel Sloper, one of the early set
tiers of Blandford, Mass. whose as
tonishing versatility is recorded by
Mr.. S. G. Wood in "Taverns and Turn
pixies of Blaudford."
Col. Sloper, among other things,
kept something of a stable, and pas,
tured horses and stock For the mu-
nificent reward of three shillings, the
old veteran, in 1888, moved the family
OF David Knox by means of ''Teame
and Boy" Now and then he turned
his hand to odd jobs. He carded and
laid out John Waldo Woods flax one
season for seven pounds ten shillings.
He seems to have made shoes and
garments for his family, and for his
peighbors. For Enos LOOMS young
son, who was bound out to him, he did
on this wise: Gaping your sons
shoes, 1-3" One bottle-green coat
trimmed and made for Moses, seven
shillings." He made several shirts
and frock for the Martin Leonard
Company.
The number of things which this
veteran and "dabster" did make an
astonishing list. He was surgeon-in-
ordinary to the parish of Blandford
and this long before he had accumu
lated an army experience. Veterin-
airy. too, he was. His journals are
peppered over with charges for the
treatment of young horses. In the &C.
count of Eliphalet Thompson, in the
year 1772, along with frying Pam
and 81 Pr Sizers," is the charge, TIC
Setting your boys rist. twelve shil
lings' James Sinnett, in 1885, be
came indebted to Setting your knee
and Dressing" and to ''Sundri Dress
ings." four and three lhillings respec.
tively--Youth's Companion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
NEW SUPPLEMENT
TO CLASSIFICATION
State Railroad Commission Orders
Several Changes Which will
Go Into Effect May 1.

The state railroad commission has
issued supplement No. to Iowa Class
ification No. IA relating to maximum
charges on freight and cars. The sup
plement become effective May l and
contains several new items, the most
important of which reads as fol
lows.
when tie consignee of shipment
of freight refuses to receive same, it
shall be the duty of the carrier at
point of destination to promptly mott
fy forwarding agent to promptly mott
fly consignor of the refusal of con-
signee to receive the freight, and said
consignor shall not be liable for stor-
age charges accruing on said ship
ment, unless such notice is properly
given"
Another important item relates to
seed corn testers or germinators,
which when Grated and have a mini
mum carload weight of $4,000 pounds,
are given a class rate for carloads
and third-class rate for L. c. l.. ship
ments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
A Willy New Yorker.

There were two vacant seats in
the subway car when went in" said
the young man. Il took one of them,
and right behind me came man and
a mighty good looking young woman.
The man took the other seat, directly
opposite mine, and the young woman
stood looking up and down the car.
got up, gave her my seat and re-
ceived a grateful smile.
That would have been all right II
it had stopped there, but at the same
moment that the young woman smiled
her thanks the man across the aisle
raised his hat and thanked me, too.
Then l saw great light. That man
knew that his wife was attractive and
he took the only way of getting seat
for himself"
What did you do?" he was asked.
II went out on the platform and told
the guard that the public service COM
mission ought to make them put en-
more cars. New York Sun.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
OBERAMMERGAN
TODAY'S SUBJECT
Miss Harriet soloman VIII Lead the
vesper Services TODAY Which
will be End Of the Season.

The last vesper service of the sea-
son will be held today at the Young
Woman's Christian Association. The
meeting promises to be most inter-
esting one as the final gathering Of
those who have attended them during
the year. The vesper services have
been very successful this year having
been conducted on different plan
than heretofore. several new and in
teresting features which have proved
drawing cards for the women of keo-
kuk, being introduced by the wide
awake officers who are behind the as
sociation work, and are making it a
success.
Today Miss Harriet Soloman, in
structor in mathematics at the High
school. will be the lea1ar and will
take as her subject, "Oberanimergau'
/ the scene of the Passion play which
is to be presented in Europe during
the coming summer months.
! There will be special music today,
Robert c. Hufstader, general secre-
tary of the. Y. M. c.. A. to sing and
| the home hour will be pleasant one
| to close these feature which have
| been introduced during the past yesr
/ of meeting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
HAMILTON, ILL.
) = = = = = . = = = = & = :

The Social circle held very pleas
ant meeting at the home of Miss Ger
tie Dodge Wednesday evening.
Misses Emma Mcvey and Hazel
Carleton of Carthage visited Mrs.
Hand Mayberry Sunday.
Clarence Ferguson and family are
moving to rooms in the sanitarium
this week.
& E. G. Becker and family moved to
keokuk the first of the week. Mr..
Becker has accepted position as
clerk at the Central store, in keo-
kuk.
/ Large crowds from the surrounding
towns attended the land auction here
Wednesday and Thursday.
| Joe Powers and wife of Quincy are
Visiting relatives this week.
! The jolly Rovers were entertained
lat the home of Mrs. Clarence Fergu-
lson Friday evening. Delicious re-
lfreshments consisting of ice cream
and cake were served.
Mrs Frank Wilson is improving
| slowly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
IN BIBLE TIMES
speeulations Which Explain Miracles
by Supposins Its Use to Have
Been Known.

An electrical engineer of Munich
named Stadenmann makes an in
genious argument to prove that the
Jews in the time of Moses had an
advanced knowledge of electricity.
using passages from the Bible 10 en-.
force his claim.
His theory of the famed serpent of
bronze is that it was lightning con
ductor and he also says that the tenn
pie at Jerusalem was protected by
metal points connected with the
ground
The most ingenious speculation is in
regard to the ark of the covenant
which was made of walls of wood COW
cred on both sides with metal II this
were connected with the metal teeth
on the temple roof it would form a
sort of Leyden jar charged with the
electricity of the atmosphere and
would give shock to any one touch
ing it.
Mr.. Stadenmann presumes that
Moses gained his knowledge of elec.
tricity from the Egyptians This an
cient race certainly had a knowledge
of many branches of science that 1t
took the rest of the world thousands
of years to learn. But the only proof
that they We're electrical engineers is
one recently advanced by an archaeo.
logist-that they must have had cleo
trio lights because their underground
temples show no traces OF smoke.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
CANNON INDICTED
BY GRAND JURY
Davenport Attorney is Held on One
Charge of Embezzlement in
Estate Matter.

Davenport Times: The grand jury
for the April term of court brought in
its report late yesterday afternoon,
and an Indictment was returned
against Attorney NJ. V. Cannon. The
indictment charges him with larceny
by embezzlement and there is only
one indictment and only one count to
the indictment The specific charge
on which Mr. Cannon is held is the
larceny by embezzlement of $3,1S4
from the estate of the late James
Quinn. Mr. Cannon was at the court
house during the afternoon, but was
not there when the Indictment was
returned He was notified by his at
torney at once, however
Mr.. Cannon had furnished bond in
the sum of $4,000 when he was bound
over from Magistrate Roddewig's of
flee and as this surety still stands it
was unnecessary for him to furnish
any additional bond.
From the papers of the indictment
it was found that the witnesses who
appeared before the grand jury were
Judge Bollinger, before whom all the
records in the estate must be taken
for his signature; Mrs. Ella Quinn
Estes, Alice Kelley and c. NJ. Water
man Mr. Cannon also appeared be-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
STRANGE FREAKS OF NATURE
Well-Authenticated Cases Of Dumb
ness Which Scientists Are Un-
able to Explain.

The London Lancet recently dug up
from its old files the following story.
a farmer of Somersetshire made a
VOW In the presence of his wife never
to speak to her again if she bore him
another daughter. He already had
three. A son was born, but. strange
to say, when the child became old
enough to talk and did talk to his
mother and sisters, the father could
never get word out of him." and
what was more, the boy could not talk
to any man. This was assumed in the
nelghborhood to be punishment of
the man for his rash VOW. The re.
publication of this curious case led to
the appearance of another similar tale
OF intermittent aphonia. vouched for
by a clergyman of Bath. In this in
stance young man of % years had
never spoken to his father nor to any
one in the neigLborhood but his moth
er and sisters. And he could not talk
with them in the presence of his IA
ther. But when he visited the clergy
man In a neighboring town he talked
as we'll as any one. When asked for
an explanation of his curious actions
he had none to offer. 81 simply cant
talk, no matter how hard l try" was
the substance of his answer. He had
heard something of a rash vow" by
his father, but could give no further
details. If these stories are to be ac-
cepted as true, they may perhaps be
explained as the result of what are
called fixed IDEAS which sometimes
dominate slightly disordered or un-
steady minds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
BARELY SAVED FROM SHARKS
Remarkably Marrow Escape Of Expert
Swinmer-chased by TWO
Monsters.

John T. Clark, we'll known swim
mer, in 1882 had very narrow es-
cape from serving as meal for two
hungry sharks while giving an exhibit
ton at Pensacola, Fla He had agreed
to be sewn up in big sack. heavily
weighted with sand, and be thrown
into the bay near the navy yard, from
which bag he was to escape b. cutting
his way out with knife and swim
ashore.
At the appointed time fiatboat
took him out some distance from
shore and after being tied up in the
sack he was thrown overheard. He
had hardly got more than so feet be-
low the surface when something
bumped against the sack and almost
Instantly the idea flashed through his
mind that it was shark Before he
could do anything there was a bump
from the other siie of the bag. In a
moment or two he had cut his way out
and was rising to the surface, still
clutching the knife in his hand. Once
something cold grazed his leg as ne
was rising
On reaching the surface he was
greeted with cheers, but noted with
dtsmay that there were no boats near.
He started to swim toward the near
est boat when the water parted few
feet to one side and he could make
out the long, black fin of shark The
monster headed at once for him and
as he was about to dive to escape it's
clutch another shark dashed in.
As the first shark turned over on
his side in order to bite, Clark dived
below the surface, then UP under the
shark and drove the knife time after
time into its vitals, and it sank to the
bottom AS he came to the surface
gaspipg for breath yawlboat manned
by excited sailors from the navy yard
ran alongside and he was pulled
aboard just in time to escape the sec
Ond shark.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
Passing Of One of the city's Well
Known Men Last Evening at
His Home on Timea
Street
FUNERAL ON TUESDAY
Death Came After Two Weeks Illness
During Which Time Deceased
Was Confined to His
Bed.

Louis G. Kraft, a lifelong resident
of Keokuk, passed away last evening
at $3.50 at his residence, 419 Timea
street. Mr. Kraft had been confined
to his bed about two weeks, a sufferer
from heart trouble, which was the
immediate cause Of his passing. The
deceased had been i'll since last Aug
nst, however, his health, failing him
and his vital forces waning since the
latter part of the last summer.
Louis Kraft was born in Keoku1
June II, 1868, and had he lived until
his natal day this year, would have
been forty-two years old. Mr.. Kraft
had lived in Keokuk all OF his life,
with the exception OF year which he
spent in Quincy. He was we'll known
in this city, having been member
of the Odd Fellows and of the Cigar
Makers Union, following the vocation
of a cigar maker. For number of
years he worked with the late John
Leezer in his cigar, factory and had
later been connected with the J. w.
Brinkman cigar store.
Deceased was member of the
German Evangelical church, having
professed that faith number. of
years ago.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his
wife, Mrs. Barbara Kraft. two nephews
and one niece, William Better of
Quincy. Alvin l.. Kraft and Mrs Rolla
Bence of this city.
Arrangements for the funeral which
will be held on Tuesday. are incom-
plete but will be announced later.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
kAHoKA, MO.
: - = : : $50 ~ go . :

49, y
= Boss Hammat went to near Mon
mouth, Ill, Tuesday, where he was
one of the auctioneers in a big stock
sale He took along j. w. McDermott
and A. G. Trump The former made
two or three purchases.
John H. Fslder has severed his in
terest in the Crear & Puder meat
market to his partner, VIM. Crear.
This firm has been in business in
Kahoka for more than twenty years.
They have built up a splendid bust
ness Mr.. Puder is as yet undeter-
mined what will be his future move
ments, but may go to Colorado.
The county Anti-Horse Thief AS
sociation held an interesting meeting
in Kahoka, Wednesday. The next
meeting will be held in Granger,
July 13.
Ed Wormhoudt has been confined
to his home for several days with
tonsilitis.
Mr.. Cline, who has been the guest of
his sister. Mrs. Jack West, departed
Monday for his home in Hutchinson,
Kansas
William Peters and Miss Ella Weav-
er of Luray, were united in marriage
Wednesday. at the home of Rev. e
M. Honchens, in Kahoka
j. B. Dunaway of Hannibal was a
Kahoka visitor Wednesday.
Mesdames S. W. Pile and Lynn
Hays entertained the Tuesday Club
at the home of the former.
The mayor has called specia
election for Tuesday, April 26, to fl
vacancy, in the Office of alderman
from the west ward.
Rev. Thompson Penn, Tuesday, IN
tied in marriage. Walter f. Bick o:
Gregory and Miss Winifred Thossp
son OF st. Patrick.
Thomas McCabe and Miss Grace
Heinze were united in marriage, Sat
urday, at the home of Brose Perry.
T. l.. Montgomery was business
visitor in South Missouri the first OF
the week.
Apparently there is no effort being
made to land the German college
Something ought to be done in the
matter. and at once. Let's get busy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
CARTHAGE, ILL.,,
= . . . = . = . : . - . :

Mr., and Mrs. j. E. Williams were
IN Galesburg one day last week.
Miss Mary Scott returned last week
from visit in Warsaw.
Mrs. Worrell. of Chill. has been
visiting her daughter Mrs. E. S.
Coombs.
Miss Maud, Mahle and Mele Gala
han. OF Camp Point. were guests at
The Dr.. Callahan home last week
Miss Florence Martin spent Sun
dap with Mrs. A. l.. Armour. in Peoria.
s. p. Edwards was in Ca 1ota CIV,
Nbr. last week on business.
Mrs. Esther Kipplett, Of Loffeeville.
kans., who has been visiting Mrs.
French Moore, returned 70 fer home
last evening.
Miss Jessie Scovern visited with
friends in Ferris the first OF last week
Mr.. Issac Cutter, of Camp Point.
state secretary of the grand lodge Of
Masons, and Mr. Emmet Howard, o.
Quincy, district deputy grand master
were in this city Tuesday greeting
Masonic brethren.
Mrs. D. NJ. Johnson went 70 Lor-
aine last week to assist at a party
given by Mrs. S. O. With. FOR her seii
Roy.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. D. Ncss. spent
Sunday with friends in Oail9cel.
Mrs. w. p Nicholas of Kirkwood,
H., who has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. j. T. jenkins, left for her home
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Walter are visit
ing relatives in Oxford junction, Iowa.
Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Prentiss had
IaS their guests last week, his sister,
Mrs. Laura Sawyer, of Camp Point,
ILL.,, and Mrs. Fannie Murtland of Foun-
tain Green
Miss Mary Curry of near Fountain
Green was calling on old friends in
this city few days last week.
Mrs. Joe Cunningham and daughter,
Edith, of Keokuk, are visiting relatives
in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Noble and Mrs.
Orville Nebergall OF Canton, ILL.,, and
Thomas Ridge of Rushville, were the
guests of Mrs. Phoebe Noble last
week. Mrs. Ridge is not improving
very rapidly.
B. F. Griffith of Madison, Mo-, visit
/ ed his brother, c. B. Griffith, the past
week.
Mrs. E. j. Epperly of Burlington Wis
iited Mrs. Lennon, the past week.
Superintendent Williams now has
the corn ready for distribution to all
the school boys who desire to compete
for prizes to be given next fall. The
variety is Reeds Yellow Dent.
The debate between Hedding col
lege and Carthage college held at the
College church in this city Friday
evening, on the subject, THE Commits
sion Form of City Government was
decided in favor of the affirmative, rep
resented by Messrs. Huey Tranbere
and Rupp of Carthage college. The
judges were Lot Clark of near this
city, Professor Maynard of Monmouth
and Prof S. H. Trego, superintendent
of Blandinsville High school,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
Friendship.

BY friendship mean the greatest
love, and the greatest usefulness, and
the most open communication and the
noblest sufferings and the most exem-
plary faithfulness, and the severest
truth. and the heartiest counsel, and
the greatest union of mind Of which
brave men and women are capable
Jeremy Taylor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
Bee Culture In Switzerland.

The flora of Switzerland possesses
qualities that produce delicious honey,
and thousands of colonies of bees may
be seen in the country, being utilized
by the people to increase the food sup
ply and commercial products; in fact,
the production of honey and wax con-
stitutes an industry of considerable
Importance to the confederation, as is
shown by statistics furnished by the
Swiss Society of Apiculturists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
Mesopotamia TO Boom.

Egypt, whose climate in winter Is
quite similar to that of Mesopotamia,
is the goal each season of vast mum.
bers of tourists and other visitors.
This country of Mesopotamia and
Babylonia is not less interesting from
the view point of antiquarians and
psychologists, while to the business
man and capitalist 1t offers even
more of interest, for 1t is apparently
just on the verge of tremendous com
mercial developments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
Descriptive.

What kind of looking girl is this to
whom you have become engaged?"
asks the old cigar manufacturer OF his
son, who has come home from college
with the glad news. "Oh, she's lead
err. enthusiastically replies the
youth. Colorado claro hair and a pan
atela shape, dad."-Judge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
New York,s Truancy Problem.

Truancy is on the increase in New
York city, and the board OF education
complains of the Indifference OF par
ents About 100 parents are taken
before the city magistrate each month
for violating the law. The largest
number are from among the Italians,
where there are the most children,
and the next highest number comes
from native born parents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
THE WEATHER.

For Iowa: Local SHOWS Sunday,
except fair and slightly warmer in
extreme western portion; Monday fair
and warmer.
For Illinois: Partly cloudy in
south; light snow in northern portion
Sunday; Monday fair and warmer.
For Missouri Fair Sunday; Mon
day fair and warmer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
ANNOUNCEMENT.

respectfully announce to the re.
publican voters OF Lee county that
am candidate for the nomination for
sheriff, subject to the decision ~ the
voters at the coming primary election.
JULIUS EICHHORN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17
From a Business standpoint

Marriage is not always failure"
says the Philosopher of Folly, but il
you're careful to marry rich girl,
it's nearly as profitable"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-17

fore the grand jurors in his own be-
half Whether the case will be taken
up this term or not remains to be
seen.