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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
All Are Not Tramps

OF this vast band of nomaGs which
yearly traverse the continent, all are
not to be classed as mere tramps,
who are shiftless. careless and de-
spoiled characters depicted. with ex-
aggerations. in the comic supple
ments, Many are working men. wan
dering aimless over the country or
In one direction, seaching for en-
ployment, not caring to 'ong remain
in any one location. This wandering
tribe retains n air of half respect
ability about 1t and among the men
are to be found wonders in the skilled
trades, who have for one reason or
another, adopted this migratory life.
But of this vast army of transients
all are not TO be classed alike This
element of the human race, according
to psycholists, is divided into three
distinct classes. the tramp, the hobo
and the bum. The last named is the
working man who has ordained that
he traverse the land taking employ
ment here and there and who is prac-
tically harmless to mankind the sec
ond is the specimen who is danger.
Gus when cornered and whose life
has been hardened b. vissitudes that
have practically forced his nomadic
life upon him and the third is the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
How Glass Affects Bacteria.

From the investigations of Ger
man scientist, 1t appears that bacteria
are affected favorahly or otherwise
by the character of the glass contain.
Ing the water in which they are sus-
pended Marked differences in the
behavior of cholera germs were noted,
according TO the kind of glass compos.
ing the vessels used. The degree OF
alkalinity impaired by the glass to
the water is believed to be an impor.
tant factor in these experiments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
500 Reward, 500.

The readers OF this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has ben able
TO cure In all its stages. and that is Ca
tarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constItu-
tional disease. requires = constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure '- -~'-nn
and Mucous surfaces OF the system.
thereby estroying the founda ton OF
the disease. and giving the patient
and assisting nature In doing its work
The proprietors have so much faith in
its curative powers that they offer One
hundred Dollars for any case that IT
.als.
address =. j. CHEEKY 6 co,
Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constIpa-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
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SALEM.

On Friday evening, April l, the
second annual debate Of Salem high
school will be given. Subject: Re.
solved that u. S. Senators should be
elected by direct vote OF the people
of the several states" A literary and
musical program will also be render,
ed. Salem orchestra viii furnish the
music.
The Aid Society of the NJ. E.
church realized nice sum from
their bazaar and chicken pie supper
held in the basement of the church.
Saturday. March &c.
Following an extended stay in Bill.
lings. Mont, Ross Kes5er has return.
ed home
Easter services and Easter pro.
grams were enjoyed at each OF the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
Concrete Water Iank.

Concrete hot-water or steaming
tanks cost more than such tanks made
of wood. but their durability, freedom
from leakage. and non-conductiye
properties are claimed to make such
tanks good investment
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

harmless tramp whose chief ambition
seems to repare in some sunny nook
and bask there all day long and whose
palace is nowhere and whose private
coach is two rods along underneath
freight car. OF these three classifi-
cations, the proportions are about
even and this year all three ranks
are noticeabiy compiemented by
young recruits.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
ORDER OF OWLS.

Regular meeting of the Order OF
Owls the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month at their hal in the schlitz
building. corner Third and Johnson
streets, third floor. Visiting Owls are
cordially invited. Chas. on, worthy
president; Paul T. Pechstein. secre-
tary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES.
Keokuk Aerie. No. 6S3-Meets first
and third Wednesday OF each month
at Horn hall. corner Eighth and Main
Visiting brothers cordially invited
Leo Absolute, w. President; C. A
Noaks, Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

Are you frequently hoarse? Do you
have that annoying tickling in ssur
throat? Does your cough annoy you
at night, anG do you raise mucus
in the morning? Do you want relief?
II so, take Chamberlain's Coug1 RENE
dy and YOU will be pleased Sold by
Wilkinson & Co. Pharmacy and j. F.
Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

.Train 47S-Leaves Keokuk. .7:4o am
*Train 741-Leaves Keokuk. 1855 pm
%Train 472-Arrives Keokuk. .s:15 pm
.Train 470-Arrives Keokuk. .1:o5 pm
Local Freight Trains.
4Train S6-Arrives Keokuk. 80 pm
sTrain S5-Leaves keokuk. :. 100 am
xDaily except Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

Keokuk spent several days of last
week with the formers father. DR.. ].
NJ. Evans, and other relatives here.
Miss Jennie Ingrif is aat home fol-
lowing visit with relatives at Dan
vile.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

Pneumonia follows cold but never
follows the use OF Fcley's Honey and
Tar which stops the cough. heals the
lungs ana expels the cold from the
srstem. Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
B. P. o. ELYs.

Keokuk Lodge, No. 106-Meets frs.
and third Thursday nights at Elks
hall, Gibbons opera house block, Sixth
and Main streets. Club rooms open
daily. Visitin~ brothers cordially IN.
yited. L. J. Wolf. Z. r.: Villa Rem.
bold. Secretary. n
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
G, B. & q. RAILWAY co.

Trains leave from Union Depot.
Berths and tickets, Fifth and John
son streets.
South Bound.
NO 8, St Louis ard south
ieaVe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 12:45 am
No IL, st. Louis and Kan
sas City and west, south,
leave Observation-Disclosures. $40 am
No 4, Quincy, Hannibal &
st. Louis, arrive lis D. M,
leave observation-disclosures. 1920 pm
*No 10, Quincy and Hanni-
bal, arrive .............. $3.50 pm
NO. 10 leaves ............ 40 pm
North Bound.
No. z, Chicago. st. Paul and
points west, leaves 80. 2:35 am
No. IS, Chicago, St Paul
and points west, arrive -. 1920 pm
NO. lS. leave ............ 1920 pm
mo. 3, Burlington, Chicago
and east, leave ........... 1:55 pm
No. /, Burlington, leave -. 7:-5 an
*No. 81. Donnellson, c., B. &
K. c., and North Road
leave $3.50 pm
mo. so. from Donnellson,
c., B. & K. c., & North
Road arrive ............. 1870 am
mo. l, X. & W., west, leave S:55 am
No. 4, from Centerville and
points intermediate, arrive lis pm
*No. 2, from Centerville and
west, arrive ......... $40 pm
No. 8. Centerville, leave :. 80 pm
Daily.
.Daily except Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

MODERN woDMEN OF AMERICA.
Gibbons Han
Keokuk camp, No. 622-Meets every
Wednesday evening at 7::So p. M Our
latch string is out to neighbors, John
Wustrow, v. c.; J. A. 1rollard, Clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECuR.
ITY. KEOKUK COUN ell No. 1899.
Meets the first and bird Monday 0.
each month, ct A. o. U. w. hall a,
S o'clock. E. E. Hawkes., president;
e. Whitmarsh. Financier: Mayms
c. schenk, Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

Herman Lodge. No. 11e German,
meets regularly every Wednesds,
evening at o'clock. G. Loefher \
G.; Albert Kiefer, Rec. Sec.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
A. O. U. w.

Keokuk Lodge. No. 256-Meet,
every Thursday night at 1880 O'Clock
at hall over Keokuk Savings bank
corner Fifth and Main treets. Visit
ing brethren cordially invited. Ed
Vaughn, M. W.; E. E. Hawkes., Re
corder.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

Puckechetuck Encampment, No !,
meets first and third Tuesday evening,
Of each month. Otto Anschutz, Serbia
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

K. of P.
/. Morning Star Lodge, No. 5--Meeu
Fifth and Blondeau, x. of P. building
Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. c. B. Lak.
Chancellor Commander; ]. A. Bur.
CESS K Of R. md S. Visiting knights
fraternally invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

Note-sDaily, except Sunday. A
other trains daily.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

Puckechetuck Lodge, No. 40, ne,,,
every Friday evening at s o'cheS
]. l.. Candy, N. G.; Geo. w. lnms.
CART, Permanent Secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31
FRA4ERNAL CARDS

Hardin Lodge. No. 29--H Holds It's =
ular monthly meetings the seco,s
Monday evening of each month :
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF om|
FELLOWS.
Hall Seventh and Main Streets
keokuk Lodge, No. Is, meets req
larly Monday evening at 1890 o'clos,
John Eads, N. G.; A. G. Hersbs,
Recording Secretary. .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-03-31

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The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Death Generally Painless.

Physicians and nurses, those whose
business it is to hang over weary sick
beds at all hours of the light and
darkness, are very generally OF the
opinion that most deaths are without
fear and painless. Only In rare in
stances in their experience is there
anything approaching the death bed
scenes of song and story. The an
clients knew how TO keep their APP
pointments with death with grace ana
courtesy. 1t will be recalled that Soc
rates, "ugliest of the sons Of men.
drank hemlock wheV sentenced 20
death with all the courage that has
characterized the finest example, Of
modern deathbeds. Heather though
he was, Augustus Caesar exhibited no
more fear of the future than any mod
ern who dies cheered by the hope that
the gates of better world are open
to receive him.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Canvasslne.

How "canvassng" got its election
significance is one Of the ursolycd
puzzles of etymology The word APP
pears originally to have meant toss
ing in canvas or blanket, and thence
generally mishandling or ASA 7tirg
IN capyass thee in thy broad car
dinal's hat, is the Duke Of CLIQUE ster's
threat to the Bishop OF Winchester
in King Henry VI" The next stage
OF meaning was that of destructive crit.
icism, from which to thorough discus
embarrassing subject--was
simple enough But how exactly dc
we arrive at the election sense? DR.
Johnson explained that the term
meant trying votes previously to the
decision and derived 1t from canvas
as 1t signifies sieve" The Oxford
dictionary, however, being unable to
find this use of the word, remains
unhappy about the question. London
Chronicle.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
A perturbed PhlladelphIan.

Just as the conductor of Darby
car on Walnut street was pushing IN ;
lever that helps to Theoretically seal
the door the other day an energetic
young woman made bound tor the
fast disappearing step. She missed II.
the car rolled on and the energetic
young woman found herself in heap
in the street.
A young man whose boast Is that he
is always ION the job" in such emer-
gencies, rushed to the fair ones as-
sistance and helped her to pick her
self up.
Hurt yourself?" he asked, solici-
tously.
The young woman brcathed hard
removed her hat from her left ear
and ratified of in one breath: None
of your business. Beg your pardon
Thank you. Philadelphia Times.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13

The decay-resisting properties OF
the California redwood. which have
made it favorite building material
on the Pacific coast, have recently
led to it's use fer irrigation pipes and
conductors for hyro-electric power
plants. For this purpose the woed 10
cut in long slaves which are fitted to-
gether like those Of a barrel and
firmly banded. Some of the pines are
carried across deep caHons AID gorgca
as well as through trenches under
ground. They are even used to some
extent in the eastern states. The chief
source of supply is the great forests
in the neighborhcod Of San Francisco
bay, which are estimated to cover
about half million acres.-Cleyeland
Leader
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13

and feel well that my TRENDS Keep
asking me what has helped me SO
much, and | gladly recommend your
Vegetable Compound. "--MRs. WILLIE
EDWARDS Holly Springs, Miss.
One of the greatest triumphs Of
Lydia E. Pinkhanl's Vegetable Com:
pound is the Scenquering Of woman,s
dread e1nmy - tumor. IL you have
myster us pains, Inflammation, ulceta-
ton or displacement, don't wait for
time to confirm your fears and go
through the horrors of hospital opera
ton, but try Lydia i. Pinkham's Vege-
table compound at once,
For thirty years Lydia i. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has been thestandardremedy
for female ills, and such unquestion.
able testimony as the above proves the
value OF this famous remedy, and
should give everyone confidence.
If y.Nl would like special advice
about your case write q cOnfiden-
tial lester to Mrs. Pinkham, al
LynIi. Mass. Her advice Is free
and Il Always helpful.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Woman.

Wives and mothers generally serve
as the chief corner stones OF laodel
homes Sometimes they embody the
pillars, the framework and the EN-
bellishments in addition to the ttnan-
cial support. The delicate artistic
touches of all home sentiment are eX-
pected to emanate from the heart
brain and hand of woman. She per
forms the bulk of service from the
foundation to the capstone of the
home.-What-To-E
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
A. Poser.

A number of loafers OF southern
Kentucky town had gathered around
the stove in Buds" country store
to consider various methods. Of saving
the country. After a variety Of top
les had been discussed, one Of the de.
baters remarked, by way of promo
ting peace:
you know, Relieve that man
Cook really discovered the north pole,
and believe, further. that he's the
only man who has seen IT,"
Whereupon one Of the assembled
company, who had previously main
tanned silence. propounded this poser:
well. II that's 80, who In creation
put It there, then ?"--Woman's Ma,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Bee Culture In Switzerland.

The fora 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 conside rable
Importance othe confederation. as Is
shown by statistics furnished by the
Swiss Society of Apiculturists.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Cleopatra's Envy.

Her caller picked up little round
gilt mirror that was on the arm OF the
big willow chair. Dainty little thing,
he said. holding 1t up and turning II
over and over. What would CLEO
patra have given for such little mir
ror as this, to put where she eould
find it when she wanted 1t! Worlds'
To think Of that beauty, whose only
mirrors were polished silver. we
don't know what an age we live IN.
he reflected as he laid it down.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13

suit of the trial, and he would sus-
pend them at once.
Chairman Greaney volunteered the
statement for himself that the negro
prisoner was "a Did liar Other
members OF the committee did not
commit themselves, and the commit
tee adjourned without action.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13

y0urWOnueTIululeu-
icines have done for
me. The doctors said
/ had a tumor, and 1
had an operation.
but was soon as bad
againasever.I wrote
toyoufor advice ano
began to take Lydis
L. Pinkham's Veg.
etable Compound
as you told me to
do. i am glad to
| say that now / look
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Uncle Ezra Saws:

"One good turn deserves another,
but lots O folks don't seem to know
when their turns come. Boston Her
aid.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Nature az FauItY

The steamer duck of South America
loses It's power of flight as 1t natures.
The reason is that its wings do not
grow as the rest OF its body develops.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13

So many people have automobiles
that one can hope TO gain distinction
only by owning an aeroplane or In
cooperating d foundation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Avoiding Worldly Cares.

The great thing In life is to avoid
care by moderating ones desires and
Hmbitinas and ones love Of worldly
things
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Unnecessary,

One never has to put salt on. the
all of trouble in order TO catch It,
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13

This Is nov the sixth time that I
wan tor her ID vain. II she IL not here
tomorrow IN so away and disappoinf
Lsrt--S impiicissimus.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
OF
YEARS
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink
ham, Vegetable Compound

Holly Springs, Miss. - I" Words are
Inadequate for me to express what
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Dutch Proverb,

He who sows brambles must reap
thorns.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13

A friend in need is bore indeed
Judge.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
\ klleMatt,

"a ktluwutt almost exactly equals
4 M Nad oslsthnd horsepower.
The Cairo bulletin., 1910-05-13
Many Contradictions.

Officers were called to tell their
stories, with view to showing that
the negro could not have told the
truth Night Jailer Hoagland, Chief
Cowell, Jailer Lutz, Night Sergeant
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-14

ginia by an adverse decision in the
case now in the Supreme Court OF
United States in which Henry c.
King, OF New York, seeks to have
the section OF the West Virginia
constitution providing for the for
fixture OF land for nonpayment OF
taxes declared in conflict with the
Federal constitution
An amount exceeding 100000
900 is involved. in the sait directly
and indirectly. and the case is of
more Importance to the state OF
West Virginia than the Virginia.
West Virginia antebellion debt liti-
cation or the controversy with Mary
land over the eastern boundary,
For a quarter of a century the
celebrated King land case was
fought in the West Virginia courts
and the litigation involved hundreds
of homes in Southern West Virginia
and adjoining sections of Kentucky
and Virginia. In the state courts
King lost. and appealed to the SUI
preme Court of United States, al
leging the unconstitutIonality OF a
section OF the West Virginia consti-
tuition
In 1872 Robert Morris secured a
patent from the Commonwealth OF
Virginia for a tract of $685. acres
OF land. This tract was later sold
to General Swami. OF Revolutionary
fame. who afterwards went TO
France and died in that country in
debtors prison,
Before his death. however. he
decided the immense tract which. at
that time, was believed to be prac-
tically worthless. to Samuel Randall.
OF Pennsylvania. who held the title
until his death. Meanwhile no taxes
had been paid and the land was
forfeited to the state OF Virginia.
In 1882 creditors OF General
Swami applied to Virginia for a
tract OF 300, 900 acres lying In West
Virginia and Kentucky and compris-
ing part OF the original claim. The
claim was based upon the fact that
General Swami had been of great
service to the colony OF Virginia
during the Revolution, and It was
argued that It was but Just that
part Of his original grant should be
returned to his heirs and creditors.
The request was granted and not
withstanding the generosity OF the
Old Dominion, no taxes were paid
on the land from 1882 to 1884 and
the King suit was brought in the
latter year to recover the property,
which had again been forfeited to
the state.
The disputed territory is located
in what is now Logan, Mingo. wy
oming, Boone and Mcdowell coun-
ties, and adjoining counties in Ken.
lucky. The case was fought through
the state courts, and decisions ad-
verse to the King claims we're hand.
ed down, following which the case
was appealed to the United States
Supreme Court.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-01-14
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FARMS FOR sale.
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OHIO FARMs FOR SALE.

100 acres. 20 level land. cleared,
on good pike, plenty good water the
year round; 3 room frame house,
almost new; / stock barn, tool shed,
sheep barn, hen house, wood shed
and COW stable, all in good condi-
ton, plenty good fence, about 10000.
rods woven wire fence built In last
two years Close to good school and
church. Price $40 per acre. One
half cash, balance terms to suit
purchaser.
100 acres, so level, so cleared.
Close to school and church; 5 wells
and plenty running WATER ] five
room dwelling, tenant house. barn.
tool shed. stock shed. straw shed,
2 corn cribs, hog house. hen house,
smoke house, milk house, and plen-
" best OF fence. An ideal grain
and stock farm. Wants TO settle up
an estate. Price S27,5O per acre.
IS acres, 20 acres level, balance
rolling; 10 acres cleared. Well wat
cred. with five wells and running
water. One 5-room dwelling. large
barn, shop houses. graineries. !
smoke house, / milk house; we'll
fenced. l6 acres in corn. 10 acres
In meadow, Is acres woodland, bal
ance In pasture. A good sheep and
poultry farm. viii sell farm. crops
and about 3 ton OF timothy hay for
$4,000 II sold In the next 80 days.
l04 acres, 80 acres level, balance
rolling; log house good barn and
other buildings. Price $500.
40 acres. mostly rolling, in edge
OF small town Of four stores, three
churches and two schools. Good
buildings. good fence, plenty of
water and splendid good land.
Price $500.
An Ideal farm for all purposes,
so acres, fine level land. good frame
dwelling. new barn 26x60 feet. els
tern and 'never-failing well, plenty
running water. Is acres under eul-
tlyatlon, 20 acres pasture, 10 acres
woods, balance meadow Plenty OF
nice timber. not an acre OF waste
land, On good pike, In best Of
neighborhoods, new traction line
will pass within one mile. oil and
gas developments will soon begin.
Price $4,000 II sold at once. All In
easy reach OF Chlllicothe, one Of
the best markets in Ohio, have
plenty OF others, for particulars call
on or address
John II. Preston,
Chilllcothe, Ohio.
R. F. d. No. Z.