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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04
BARACA CLASS
ATE and TALKED
Thirty Members of That Organization
of the First Congregational
Church, Business Meet
ing Last Night.
MR.. HUFSTADER SPOKE
Talks Were Made by Newly Elected
Officers and Others Who Spoke
Of Good Work OF the
Class.

Last evening, in the chapel the
mems Baraca class of the First con.
gregational church held its semi.an-
nual election of officers. Previous to
disposing of the business of the gath
ering, the thirty or more gentlemen
sat down to fine supper, the follow
ing tempting viands disappearing DUR
ing pleasant discourse around the
supper tables. The supper was in
charge of the social committee:
Stewed Chicken
Mashed Potoes Gravy
Pickles Olives Celery
Bread and Butter Coffee
Ice Cream Cakes
Election Of Officers.
The following gentlemen were elect
ed officers OF the class for the coming
semi-year: President, Judge A. l..
i arsons; vice president, J. l.. Daugh.
rity, and secretary treasurer, Charles
NJ. Kingman
The members of the class were
pleasantly remembered with beautiful
|
absent member of the Baracas.
Short talks We're made by the new.
Neglected officers and Rev. George c.
Williams, S. b. Stahl, G. G. Johnson
C. r. JOY and others r. C. Hufstader
general secretary of the Y. NJ. C, A.
made very pleasant and interesting
talk, speaking of general matters oil
interest to the class.
There is an enrolment Of about
thirty active members in the class al
the present time and the organization
is one of the strongest in the church
of the mems classes. Reports of the
secretary, Mr. Kingman, show the
class to be in healthy and growing
condition, and much good work is be
! ing accomplished by the men who are
enrolled.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04
LATE AFTERNOON
BULLETINS
Alaska Mine Horror.
[By United Press.l

I'uSNd Wffe t'VtTUF'
JUNEAU, Alaska, March 4.-The
bodies of twenty-seven dead, killed by
an explosion of powder magazine in
the mine near here. were recovered to-
day. Three survivors died in the hos
pital and fourteen or fifteen men are
still in the mine. with no hope of res
cue. There We're either forty-two or
fifty-two miners in the mine when the
explosion occurred.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04
Held ANNUAL
MEETING TODAY
Ladies Of the Benevolent Union Elect
Officers and Hear Reports for
the Past Twelve
Months.
ACCOMPLISHED MUCH
Same Officers Who Served SO Eff.
GENTLY for the Past Year,
Were Selected to Sue
coed Themselves.


The annual meeting of the Benevo-
lent union was held this morning, at
which the reports Of the officers and
committees for the year were present
ed and officers elected for the ensuing
year.
The election resulted in all of the
old officers being retained, as fol
lows:
Mrs. e. S. Baker, president.
Mrs. J. A. M. Collins, first vice presi-
dent.
Mrs. William Blom, second vice
president.
Mrs. j. J. Ayres, third vice presi-
dent
Mrs. J. N. d. Dickinson, secretary
Mrs D. A. Collier, treasurer
Mrs. Hills, Mrs. Cole and Mrs
Beeks were elected directors for
term of three years. to succeed them.
selves.
The reports give a good idea o.
what has been accomplished by the
union for the past year, and each re
port is published in full below:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04
MRS. JOHN II. COLE,
MRS. CHARLES POND,
MRS. WILLIAM BLOM,
MRS. j. B. WE'LL,
MRS. CALVIN HORNADAY,
MRS. MARY HILLS,
Committee.

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver
Tablets invariably bring relief to wo-
men suffering from chronic constipa-
tion, headache, biliousness, dizziness,
sallowness of the skin and dyspepsia.
Sold by Wilkinson & Co. Pharmacy
and J. F. Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04
Ways and Means Committee.

The ways and means committee has
had two different chairmen in the past
year. Miss Parsons was the first APP.
pointed and. under her direction, the
members of the house committee were
divided into three different commit
tees; each committee to serve for two
months at two different intervals. I'M
der the supervision of Miss Parsons
the screens were overhauled and re-
paired at a cost of SIT. At the May
meeting, Miss Parsons resigned as
chairman of the committee and ex-
changed places u 18th Mrs. Johnson.
In July the room formerly occupied
BY Mrs. Rerden was divided into two
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04

1922 TlMEA St.--Full lot. Frame cott-
age and barn. Water, new porch, new
roof, new painting and papering.
Brick sidewalks and improved streets.
Splendid location. Nets six percent.
great opportunity either as home
or as an investment ...S1 210
1916 TlMEA ST.-Full lot, brick colt.
age. Gas, sewer and cistern. New
roof, new porch and newly papered
and painted Brick sidewalks, inn
proved street Fine location. Nets
six per cent. An unusual opportun-
ity either as a home or an invest
ment .'......... ....-.,... S1,700
SOUTH NINTH Between Timea
and Des Moines, 90 by 100 feet Seven
room house, Water, we'll located. A
six per cent net investment or will
make desirable home -. al 8n0
so by 100 South Ninth st. Be-
tween Timea and Des Moines. A fine
location and a splendid piece of real
estate ...,.... $500
TWO FULL LOTS on the corner.
North Eleventh St One block from
Grand Ave. Two of the finest lots
in the city $1,000
FULL CORNER Thirteenth and
Orleans SITS, A fancy piece of real
estate. The best lot on the market
today ... ...... S1,650
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04

A Little Cold
He caught little I'D
That was all.
So the neighbors sadly said,
AS they gathered round his bed,
When they heard that he was dead.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04

agement is economical, and so far has
been highly satisfactory to your com
mittee.
Our charity work is always large
part of our expense. We kept one
mother and her four children for eight
months, and at the present time, have
one charity inmate who has been with
us for five years, and two for three
years. These people are dependent
upon us for almost every necessity of
life, and yet we are often censured,
and sometimes harshly criticised for
spending so much money in maintain,
ing this home.
But we are taking care of these
mothers and helpless ones, as stew
ards for those who SO generously give
us of their wealth, and encourage us
by their kind words to go on with this
beneficient work, and We take this oc-
casion to sincerely thank them for
both.
We try to make all holidays happy
days. The inmates were given good
dinner on Thanksgiving day, while on
Christmas day We did the same, add
ing small present for each. Thus
we are working on, doing these things
lin His name," because we want the
Birge Benevolent Union home to stand
for good works in this community.
MRS. J. A. NJ. COLLINS,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04
Report of Secretary.

Our fiscal year, ending March a.
1910, has been replete with the good
work accomplished by this organiza-
ton.
The same general plan has been fol-
lowed and carried out.
There have been held twelve regu
lar and three special meetings.
On June "a, an all day excursion
to Quincy was given on the steamer
W. w. under the auspices of the
union, upon which was realized about
$4,000. The attendance was fairly sat
isfactory, considering the number Of
excursions given by others at about
the same time.
a musicale and tea was given in
September, from which S21.16 was
added to the treasury. Due apprecia-
ton of the association has been felt
toward Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse E. Baker,
for their hospitality in extending the
use OF their residence for this event.
We celebrated" our second annual
Tag day on October Z, which was
Wedding day of the street fair, The
proceeds Of the day amounted to the
Certifying sum OF s553.o2, the larger
portion Of wsich was used for pay
ment of new heating plant for the
home.
At Thanksgiving time and Christ
mas the inmates we're fittingly provid-
ed for. Donations were made by our
members at Christmas time and din.
ner and presents wers given to all in
the home.
In making this report it seems ap-
propriate to express our feeling OF
gratitude to our members and all
those citizens who have generously
contributed books. gifts and money to
the support Of the home; in our part
feeling confident that we have put tc
the best use all that has been intrust
ed to us.
Respectfully submitted,
MINNIE DELAPLAlNE DiCkiN-
SON, Secretary
Soliciting Committee,
herewith submit the results OF The
IS aHHudl canvass uauS @oI sN20S y
meet the expenses III maintaining III,
Birge home.
Mesdames Collins and Cole collect
ed in cash sS7, and secured pledge.
for SCI.
Mesdames We'll and Becker collect
ed in cash SOS; pledges. S1S.
Mesdames Ayres and Baker, casi
\ S302.40; pledges, se6,
Mesdames Dickinson and NIcFar
land, cash, s224.50; pledges, ss56
Making a total in cash of S679.eo;
pledges, $176. Grand total, SS55.90.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY C. BAKER,
President.
: Kenkul March g 1Q11 .A
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04

FOR SALE Substantially built small
frame house. on corner lot 45x52. in
center Of residence section of first
ward and only 5000, If taken before
or by G p. M. Monday next. Sutlive
Bros, 312 Main. If
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-04

FOR SALE Restaurant doing good
business. Address "F. B." this Of,
flee. 3-3t
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. ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED TO RENT-House for fam
lily of two, by April 1st, X. Gate
City. SGT
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE Gasoline launch in good
order. Address 7 j. Elwell, War
saw, I'll. 3-3t
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Respectfully submitted,
SUSIE SMYTHE COLLIER,
Troo surar
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23

breed is growing more popular there.
The cows Of q milking strain give Il
good mess of milk, Willie the calves
grow fast and make good beef. There
is now in parts Of New England a
good local demand for fresh beef, par
ticularly in summer, from the hotels
and boarding houses. The Shorthorn
cattle thus have a double value.
At the last dairy show in England
the milk and butter prizes were won
by Shorthorns. One COW gave 11S
pounds 6 ounces Of milk in two
days. This COW gave in one day So
pounds of milk, from which 2 pounds
1OA ounces Of butter were made. An
other Shorthorn gave 40 pounds 10
ounces Of milk and 2 pounds Az
ounces Of butter in n day. The best
Jersey in this contest gave IS pounds
s ounces of milk and 9 pounds 51a
Inc Of butter, while u Devon cow
gave GO pounds 10 ounces of milk, but
only i pound 1884 ounces of butter.
The larger breeds are still most popu.
lar in England.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
/, Rats.

HE1F-.- .EEeF.E - EEE+7E FHLEl- r#..-r
The appearance Of the bubonic
plague in Suffolk, England, a short
time ago again brought attention to
the fact thot the rat is the cause of the
spread of the disease that has ravaged
many countries. The English authori-
ties woke up at c and began a wal
of determination so successful that
10000 rats were killed in one section
Of England within a few days. NO
fears are felt that the single case OF.
the disease will cause an epidemic in
England, but there will be no letup
in the campaign against the rats.
There are three varieties Of the ro-
dent pests-the black, Or Alexandrine;
the gray, or brown Norwegian, and
the mole, or Bengal rat. The men,
bers Of each family r equally guilty,
and all are absolutely Of no value to
man. Besides serving as a domicile
for the 6eas that carry the virus of
the plague from the diseased rat to
mankind, the rat is destructive of
property in various ways. He is an
omnivorous eater and in getting food
causes waste that runs into the mil
lions yearly.
Since 1t has been determined posi-
lively that the rat is responsible for
the spread of the bubonic plague and
various nations have begun a scien-
tifc and earnest battle against him it
looks as If the rat is doomed. Den
mark has banished him, Rio Janeiro
killed a million aud thereby freed the
city of the plague, and Odessa gained
a clean bill of health by slaughtering
10000 rats in a fortnight.
There is no reason why the rat
should be permitted to live while
health and profit both condemn him to
death. He must go.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
A New British Revolution.

A New British Revolution.
It appears evident now that the new
parliament which King George v. has
summoned to assemble Jan. 81 next
will pass a piece of legislation which
will revolutionize the British govern
ment and have a farreaching effect
upon human civilization. In a few
words, the veto power of the house of
lords Is to be abolished so that Eng
land will have a truly representative
legislature. 1.-THE greatest constitu-
tional problem since Magma Charta,
the issue which parliament is referring
to the country" is the way u of the
important English periodicals express
es the situation.
The abolition of the house Of lords
has been agitated for generations.
Last spring the British people won a
decisive victory in reforming the house
Of lords to the extent that hereditary
privilege no longer controls absolutely
the makeup of that ancient body. But
it is the lords veto privilege owe the
bills passed by the house of commons
which for immemorial years has kept
the British parliament in the position
of being but little more than a string
halted legislative body, the commons
having large influence, but little actual
authority.
With the abolition of the lords veto
power, which Seems to be Inevitable in
the coming parliament, the elected rep
resentativcs of the people Of the Brit
fish empire will possess a power of
legislation practically identical with
that possessed by our house and SEN
ate. That this reform will be the most
important since King John granted
the great charter is not to be disputed.
1t will in effect revolutionize the en-
pire from which the United States was
born.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
SELECTING THE BOAR.
Highly important That Head Of the
Herd Be Pure Bred,

ssS0ssS bUSHVs SUs su~s " VI SsS
Herd Be Pure Bred.
The first requisite in selecting d herd
boar Is to buy from a responsible
breeder in whom you have confidence.
It is well to select from a good sized
litter and from matured parents that
show good breeding themselves. 1t
is often desirable to purchase the boar
when he is a pig, since If you live a
distance from the breeder or in a II
other state the expressage is much
less. 1t is well to select a boar pig
that shows great vitality and has a
masculine look. He should be broad
between the eyes, with q good heart
girth.
Where n boar is to be used on big,
rangy sows he should be more com
pact than if to be used on smaller
sows. AS the boar gives half the blood
to the whole herd, while one sow can
influence her own litter only, it is
highly important that, whatever the
SOW may be, the boar should be pure
bred and one which will give vigorous
pigs of good form. An aged SOW
mated with Il young boar will produce
pigs which will mature earlier than
those produced when the SOW is young
and the boar aged. This is a strong
argument in favor Of keeping a SOW
as long as she continues to breed salts.
f%aetOrily,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
Parasites on Hogs.

There are very few herds Of hogs
that do not suffer from parasites-ex-
ternal or internal or both. No III
would argue that a hog could do it's
best when bothered with lice or
worms, but comparatively few think
that these pests may seriously affect
profits. They may not affect profits
to an %appreciable extent when they
are not present In excessive numbers.
The herd may SO on for years without
being seriously affected by them, but n
time favorable to the parasites will
come when they will infest the little
pigs to such an extent that the loss
will be plain. 1t pays to be always on
the watch for these little "proft eat
ers" and TO something to get rid of
them when they are found. Preventive
measures are always best to control
worms or lice.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
THE HoLs1EIN COW.
She stands Out conspieuously 40 q
Milk Producer,

Milk Producer.
Although a difference of opinion ex-
lists on many points about dairy breeds,
on Il there Is no dispute, says the
American Agriculturist. The big black
and white Holsteins are the heaviest
mixers. AS individuals they hold the
record, and as for herd average they
stand in a class by themselves. In
this sense the breed is famous as
enormous milk producers. Holstein
milk enjoys a distinction that so far
has not been claimed by the enthusi-
asts of the other breeds. Some believe
that this milk is more vitalizing than
any other kind, but whether there is
any such thing as a vitality peculiar
to milk is, of course, a disputed ques-
ton.
An u%ndisputed point about Holstein
milk is the small fat globule. Some
prefer 1t this way, others dislike 1t.
For buttermaking 1t Is a drawback,
but for shipping OF for cheese 1t is a
decided advantage. When milk is ship
ped over a long distance the fat rises
to the top Of the can or other vessel in
which it is transported. With Jersey
or Guernsey milk this Dreaming takes
place very quickly, but with Holstein
milk the ream rises very slowly. For
shipping to market this breed Produces
a milk that is peculiarly adapted to the
hardships Of railroad transportation.
AS for cheesemaking, Holstein milk is
popular for the reason that the fat
globules are readily retained in tho
curd.
Now a word about the COWS. They,
too, have their good points. They are
docile, easily managed and not at all
fretful or suspicious, and no breed ex-
ceeds them in constitutional vigor.
The calves are large at birth and are
usually strong and thrifty. They grow
fast and fatten easily. They are alsp
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
Ration For Dairy Cows.

We believe that the following COM
bination of feed will make as ecOnomi-
cal and as good a. ration rs could be
suggested. says Hoard's Dairyman.
Let each animal have daily thirty
pounds silage. eight to ten pounds
clover hay and corn slower nd libitum.
A mixture consisting Of 400 pounds
corn chop, 200 pounds bran and 200
pounds gluten feed will supplement
this roughage very we'll. Eight pounds
should be sufficient for the production
Of one pound Of butter fat or IN
pound for each three and one-half to
four pounds Of milk.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
Novel Household Pump.

A novel pumping system for house
hold service has recently been perfect
ed. 1t comprises a rotary pump driven
by a small electric motor. The pump
operates to force water into an air
cylinder. the piston Of which operates
a switch, stopping the motor when
the water has reached a certain de-
gree Of pressure. When the water is
turned on in the faucets the pres
sure momentarily falls. throwing the
switch. which starts the pump going
and raises the pressure again to the
predetermined point. With this sys-
TEN 1t is unnecessary to S storage
tanks or reservoirs in the house.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
NEW TYPE Of oREDeER.
Scotch Machine That Digs at Depth Of
Sixty.fiye Feet,

Er ~na ~ rI[rE
There has just been launched on the
Clyde a dredger Of an entirely new
type, built to the order of the British
admiralty. This new patent cutter
suction hopper dredger has a hopper
capacity Of 1900 tons.
This dredger. the st. Lawrence, is
the first of its type constructed in the
United Kingdom to dredge clay and
other solid materials by means Of q
spiral cutter, a recent development in
dredge building. The vessel is fitted
with an independent set Of triple ex-
pansion engines for driving the dredg-
ing pump. and has a separate engine
room Immediately in front Of the hop
per compartment fitted with a COM
plete installation of auxiliary machin-
cry. Three marine type steel boilers
supply steam for the %propelling and
pumping engines and for all other ma
chinery throughout the dredger.
In order to withstand the conclusion
when dredging in clay mixed with
stones the dredging pump is huge and
effective. The suction pipe is carried
OH a girder led through a well for
ward, and its length enables dredging
to be done sixty-five feet below water
line. The dredger has also been de-
signed for cutting it's own fotation.
The cutter at the mouth of the suction
pipe is driven through a line Of shaft
ing fitted on the upper side of the sue
ton frame and machine cut steel gear
ing, actuated by n set of powerful, in
dependent, compound condensing en-
gines. In addition to the usual winches
for mooring from the deck at bow and
stern a special winch is placed amid
ships from which the mornings are
led along the suction frame to fair.
leads at the lower end. The contents
of the hopper can be discharged either
through the doors in the ordinary way
or overhead by the pump for land rec
iamation. The construction Of the YES
sci enables it to discharge into barges
moored alongside Of through a pipe
line in addition to loading into its WI
hopper.-Consular Report.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23
A s.wdu.t FUIer.

The following preparation will be
found useful for filling unsightly
cracks and holes in furniture and
woodwork: Place a quantity Of saw
dust in an earthenware vessel aud
pour boiling water over it. Let 1t
soak for about one week, stirring fire.
quently, then place it owe the fire and
boil until It Is Of the consistency Of
thick paste. Pour 1t or a coarse
cloth and squeeze out the excess mois-
ture. When wanted for use mix a lit
tie Of it with a thin solution Of glue
water and fill the cracks or holes with
It. When dry and painted ove it will
have the appearance of ordinary wood.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23

prepotent. No difference what cross
in breeding is made, the Holstein char
acteristics, as Il rule, prodominate.
The large size and the tendency to
lay on fat If fed fat forming foods are
both points of utility which many
farmers do not care to overlook. While
dairymen are believers in special pur-
pose cows for the special purpose of
producing milk or butter, they do feel
that if Il good COW possesses a large
carcass that will carry to market Il
large quantity of meat when the ami
NAL as a mixer has finished her time
then they are not averse to so using
her, getting this way an additional
profit that would not lie possible were
she extremely angular, with no tend
ency to flesh Up and fatten.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1910-12-23

HORSE LORE.

Begin to take the chill off the
water you give the horses when
the weather gets cold. You can
heat it cheaper on the stove
than you can in the stomach Of
the horse, says the Farm Journal.
Keep the horses doing some
thing every day. An idle horse
will be a sick horse before you
know it.
Save time and nerve by get
ting farm horses that know how
to walk and will do it without
being urged all the time.
Some men start for the doctor
when they have a sick horse.
Others feed well, care we'll and
drive well, SO they never have
to go to the .do0tor.
With the fall letting up Of
work, let up on the heavy feed.
Like men, horses doing little
work should eat little.
A good currying occasionally
does not make a sleek horse. It
takes every day grooming to
open the pores, soften the skin
and produce a good. healthy.
sleek coat.