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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
Ex.chief Forester, Party of the Sec
ond Part, Talks Rather Plainly
in Giving His Testi-
nony.
WAS STIRRING INCIDENT
interview With Taft Not Allowed For
Fear It Might Cause En-
barrassncnt to Prcsi-
dent.

[Gate City Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON. = Feb. Clifford
pinchot. until recently chief forester
of the United States, took the witness
stand in the joint congressional com
mite Investigation. in which he is
party of the second part. Direct mis-
representation and peryersion OF
facts. infldelity to the public inter.
est and even deliberate deception of
President Taft yere among the ac-
cusations he hurled at Secretary of
Interior Ballinger. Nor. did he even
spare the president of accepting with
ou question statements of fact which
he alleges were false, and which were
presented to the executive by the
secretary in extcnuation of his act
ions. He declared that Ballinger i'm
mediately upon assuming Office by
throwing open to entry water power
sites previously withdrawn to safe
guard the peoples interest by Secre-
tary Garfield and President Roosevelt
sought to undo this work and was
stopped only. by presidential order.
A stirring incident Of the after
noon was the objection by Attorney
ventrees. counsel for Ballinger, to
Pinchots relating while on the stand
the substance of an interview which
the former chief forester had with
Taft on the ground that the speech
might result in embarrassment to the
president and was not good policy.
The testimony was finally withheld
pending a settlement in executive SEES
sion Pinchot prefaced his testimony
by reading statement which he salo
embraced points he expected to prove
against Secretary Ballinger. His at
torney George w Harton Pepper
then plunged into direct examination
here and there offering exhibits anf
DEPRESSING frequently to read from
mysterious bundle of papers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
C.. a & q. RailMa


G., 3. & q. Railway GO.
Trains leave from Union Depot.
Berths and tickets, Fifth and john
sen streets.
South Bouno.
No. 3, ST. LOUIS and south
leave ........ .......... IL. 40 aA
mo. IL. st. Louis and Kan
ass City and west. south,
ieave ........ ........... 0. ~ ala
10. 4, Quincy, Hannibal q
st. Louis, arrive LIS p. m.
leave ................ -. 1:2Opm
bal arrive ........ $3.50 pm
No. 10 leave ........ S:40 pm
North Bound.
No. Z, Chicago, st. Paul and
points west, leave ........ 2:3b am
NO. 10, Chicago. St. Paul
and points west, arrive 49,. 7.2O pH
No. l3. leave ...... 1890 pm
mo 3. Burlington. Chicago
and east, leave ....... 1855 pm
No. l. Burlington. leave -. 1885 I'm
mo. 81. Donnellson. c.. B &
leave ......... $3.50. $3.50 pm
mo. SO. from Donnellson, c..
B. & K. c., & ..orta Road
arrive IL: 80 am
sNo. i, x. 8 W., west. leave 1896 am
No. 4, from Centerville AID
points intermediate, arrive LIS pm
enc. 2, from Center7ille and
west, arrive ........ ..... 9:lC pm
No. 8, Centerville, leave ;. s:1o pm
Daily.
.Daily except Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
Judge Hanford Angry.

[Gate City Leased Wire Service.l
SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. 26.-De-
nouncing the statement that he is
constitutionally opposed to land fraud
cases as utterly false. Federal Judge
c. H. Hanford today denied the
charges made by Special Agent Jones
at the Ballinger-Pinchot hearing yes
terday. District Attorney Elmer
Todd likewise denied Jones state
ments.
The statement is utterly false" de-
clared the Judge 81 have been on
the bench for 20 years and have never
yet turned down a case in which there
was any merit. +"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

WANTED-Good skirtmaker.. good
wages paid to competent help; also
an apprentice girl. Apply Miss Jennie
Hill, q North Fourth street. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
Philosophers Pessimism.

A woman is the most inconsistent
compound of obstitacy and self,sacri-
flee that am acqupnt with.-Rlch-
ter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
LOST.
statesmen WANTED.

SALESMAN WTD-To sell Grocers,
druggists, confectioners; s125
monthly and expenses. California
Cider and Extract Co, 1929. Letting
well, ST. Louis, Mo. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
Moore system VIII be the First to
Try the Extra Heavy Rails,
Whivm Weight Hundred
Pounds to the Yard.
GREAT PRECAUTIONS
That Road is Taking Extra Care to
Promote the Safety Of the Pass
enacr Ttraffic on the
Line.

With an idea OF securing maxi
mum safety and comfort in travel,
the Rock Island company has an
nounced its intention of setting a
pace in the railroad world by using
| 100-pound steel rails.
/ The great Moore transportation
system will start the substitution OF
the comfort and excellence of rail
weight on the Illinois division be-
tween Chicago and Rock Island.
Work has been started on the big
contract. There has been rolled
enough to lay 113 miles and work on
putting these down will begin at orce.
In announcing the improvement,
the management Of the Rock Island
lines says.
"The laying of the steel weighing
100 pounds to the yard is a long step
in the direction of absolute safety I'D
railroading. With rails so heavy and
unbeatable, the danger of trains
leaving the track is so minim1zed as
to cause fear of such thing to dis
appear. Not only that. but such
heavy steel brings about a stability
| of track that results in the maxi
mum of comfort in riding. These
rails on solid ties, resting in turn on
solid beds of ballast, insure against
the rocking and jolting that is so dis,
agreeable on less substantially con
| structed track.
another thing that will make it
necessary to rebuild railroads with
this heavy steel is the massive loco
motives and weighty cars now in use
4 in the passenger service. Each veal
Ihas brought its Improvement in pas
senger cars, every move adding te
the 1OO-pound weight for the lighter
d travel. Also each change ha:
brought heavier cars, as steel has
i taken the place of wood in their con
struction.
Has Started on Improvement.
Now, with cars made entirely o
steel, each one weighs in the neigh
borhood Of seventy tons. A dozel
or more of these attached to one O
, those up-to-date locomotives gives
, pretty heavy train and requires sub
!, stantial track.
I'm these days of heavy travel ant
!. rapid transit, the tourist looks frs
. to safety, then to comfort. In orde
4 that its trains may supply both thes
requisites the Rock Island lines hav
made heavy rail laying one of tn
i steps in that direction.
J
Struggle for Trade.
Persons on the inside see behin'
the movement, however, another res
son for the steps taken by the Reel
Island, besides that of securing 70
its custom increased protection. Fo
! many months there has been BIZ
struggle between the western road
, operating between Chicago and Cal
). fornia for the enormous trade
Especially is this true of the SAINT
Fe and Rock Island. Recently tn
SANITY" placed into operation min
additional through trains to the ives
! with corresponding inducements. A
: result a great deal Of trade ha
: been going that way. Now come
), the Rock Island with it's new 10(
!. pound rail--a really great improve
ment over modern railroading metl
:, DDS. But it is expected that the Sar
ia Fe VIII make an even create
move in the near future.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR RENT Office, No. 171a North
Fourth. Inquire Mrs. NJ. B. niger
soil, 10 North Seventh. it
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

A HUNDRED THOUSAND fruit, dairy
and poultry farms in Missouri, $3.50
per acre and up. For full particulars
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

MCCORMICK MEDICAL College, Chi
cago, 2100 Prairie Avenue; founded
1898; chartered; splendid positions for
all graduates: time and money saw
ed; next term Oct 4. Send for par
ticulars now ct
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR RENT Five room house. In
quire 1902 Morgan street. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

YOUNG LADY wants room ana break
fast with private family. ADDRESS
N, care Gate City. So sc 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

ACT QUICK and you can rent the
best store location in Keokuk, Main
between Sixth and Seventh, south side
address A. b., this office. 2t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

mace, bath, hot and cold water; gas
etc. Excellent condition. Moderate
rental j. c. Paradice. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR RENTING furnished rooms at
303 Blondeau street, under new man
agement. Both phones.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-A middle ed woman or
girl for general housework Inquire
HOP Blondeau, or phone Home. 1926
25-tf
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR SALE-Drug store in Memphis,
Mo- Town of $500. Stock s1,5Oo.
viii sell for some less Insured for
$1,000 w. NJ Main. ct
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE Substantially buff small
frame house, on corner lot a5x52, in
center of residence section of first
ward and only $1,000, if taken. before
or by p. m. Monday next Sutlive
Bros, 312 Main. tt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR SALE or trade-Four room house
on corner lot in Fifth ward. Adj
dress House. care Gate City. II
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR sALE-Desirable vacant resi-
dence property 52x52, in heart of
first ward; suitable for large resi-
dence or double house, and price if
taken at once, $3.50. sutlive Brothers,
312 Main. If
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR SALE-Dry oak wood and posts,
Seymour Stricken, office 215 John.
son St. residence 32c N. Fourth. 1t
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-02-27

FOR SALE-16o acres good land;
| finely improved; six miles north;
near river; price right. Address,
Land" care Gate City. st
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
OWNS BOOTHS BED.

John w. Vogel, whose ministries
bear his name, is the owner OF one of
the finest private cars used i'm the
theatrical business. 1t is very large
and fitted up with all the comforts
and convenience that are found I'm
a most luxurious home.
One piece OF furniture of which Mr.
Nogel is particularly proud, is a bed.
Ihis is of the folding style. made OF
solid cherry, and provided with the
best and most expensive springs and
mattress. This was the bed used by
Edwin Booth on his last tour through
out this country when he and Law
renee Barrett were starring Jointly
The Booth-Barrett combination. OF
course, had its private car, and after
the death of the eminent tragedian
the car was taken back to it's builders
ana sold, the company removing most
OF the expensive fittings. When MIR.
Vogel was having his car built he
noticed this bed. and not knowing it's
history made the remark that it would
be nice piece OF furniture for his
car When the travelling home was
delivered the minstrel owner was
astonished to find the coveted bed in
place and then the builders told him
its history
John w. Vogcls Big City MinstreIs
OF more than fifty people will be seen
at the Elks Opera House on Friday
October Dist. A glance at the roster
OF this organization together with Vo-
gels reputation for handling nothing
but the best, precludes any POSSIBLE
ity of an inferior performance.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
THE MISSOURI GIRL.

The Missouri Girl which comes to
the Elks Opera House Monday Octo-
Der 18th is bright rural comedy that
pictures life in the Ozark Country in
every detail. 1t has a strong monl
which always leaves a good impress.
sion, and bears the proud distinction
OF having the endorsement of all the
leading critics of things theatrical. as
well as of the pulpit throughout the
entire country.
The comedy is clean, refined and
exceedingly funny, being the kind of
fun that you are not ashamed to have
your wife, sister, mother or sweet
heart see.
Mr.. Raymond has equipped the
play with the best of accessories and
has spared no expense in making it's
production one worthy of the patron.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
COUNTING THE PEOPLE.
First Census Proposal In England
Raised q Fine Row.

1t vas In 1893 that a proposal to
count the people was first made
Thomas Potter. son of the archbishop
OF Canterbury and member for St
Germans. introduced in that year a
Dill for taking and registering an an
nual account of the total number of
the people and Of the total number OF
marriages, births and deaths and also
of the total number OF poor receiving
aims from every parish and extra paro-
chlal place In Great Britain" 1t was
inevitable, of course, that directly this
proposal was made the precedent of
King David should be quoted And
many were the jercmiads as 10 the nj
tentative evils which would befall the
country. Those submitted to David
were mild in comparison. Mr.. Thorn
ton. member for York city, said:
II did not believe that there was any
set OF men or indeed any individual of
the human species so presumptuous
and so abandoned as to make the pro-
posal we have just heard. | hold this
subject to be totally subversive of the
last remains Of English liberty. The
new bill will direct the imposition Of
new taxes, and inGeed the addition of
4 very few words Will make it the
most effectual engine of rapacity and
oppression that was ever used against
an Injured people. Moreover, an an
nual register Of our people will ac-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
PLAYS 4N1 ACTORS
age of all theatre goers.

age of all theatre goers.
The character of 'Zeke Dobson' is a
most unique conception. Among the
many representations of the rural type
offered To the show-wagon public
there are but few limited cases
where the author ever attempted to
portray this interesting character as
he is seen in real life. The stage
character OF the farmer is SO thorough
ly impressed on our minds that it is
almost impossible for us to imagine
rural play without the usual impos-
sible characters that are in many cas-
es the serious drawback to an other
wise good play. "Zeke" is q true
protrayal OF an honest, bright intel
hgent country boy. He says and does
only what is natural; his dialect and
actions are both peculiar and droll.
When in the city he makes ludicrous
mistakes and his idea of Getty folk
and his remarks about them are ex.
tremely comical. but at the same time
true to life.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07

quaint our enemies abroad with our
weakness"
Matthew Ridley. another opposing
member. added that his constituents
looked on the proposal as ominous
and feared lest some public misfortune
or an epidemical dlstemper should fol
low the numbering. However, the
bill passed tho commons only to be
promptly rejected by the lords. Not
until 1900 was the proposal again
made. and on this occasion 1t VS.
brought to n successful issue. Tic
first census of England and Wales w..S
taken In March. 1891. WcstI.asttr
Gazette
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
GENEROUS GEORGE.
Washineton's Tips ard Compliments to
Patty and Polly.

Patty and Polly.
Those who take tipping i'm the some
what solemn spirit OF the social inves-
tigator may lind their minds enlivened
by the perusal OF an excerpt from the
writings of our first president, which
shows what graceful turn apprecia-
ton and courtesy may give to the GUS
tom.
In 1879. on his return from his New
England progress. Washington lodged
at Taft'S inn. ut UXbridge. Mass.
where the domestic Scrvice-as mt
many inns in the country-was per-
formed by the landlord $ daughters
Somewhat later Washington wrote to
Mr.. Taft:
Hartford. November. 1888
Slr-BeinS informed that YOU have given
tiny name TO one OF EOur sons and called
another after Mrs Washlagton's family
and being moreover. very nuch pleased
with the modest and innocent looks or
your two daughters. Patty and Polly.
do for these reasons seud each Of these
girls piece OF ch!ntZ and to Patty who
bears the name OF Mrs. Washington and
who waited upon us more than Polly did
| send guineus. with which she may
buy herself any little ornaments she may
want OF Sne may dispose OF them In any
other manner more agreeable to herself
AS i do not give these things with
view to have IL talked of or even to it's
being known. the less there is said about
It the better you viii please me. but that
| may be sure the chintz and money have
got safe TO hand let Patty. WHO dare say
IS equal 10 it, write me a lire informing
me thereof. directed to THE President OF
the United States at New York" | wish
you and your family wei! and am your
aumbIe servant, GO. WASIIINGTnN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
when the Loss vas Fer.

Wife ION returning home after
long visitJ-IIave YOU uatircd that ~
husband missed me id,ch while wa
away. Mary: Maid Well. mum.
didn't notice that he felt your Absence
much ut first. but his last day or twb
he has certainly seemed very down
hearted, mum.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
a Misnomer.

1t is becoming daily more dangerous
to refer to "the weaker sex" on nc.
count of the increasing doubt in the
readers mind which sex Is meant. -
London Saturday Review
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-07
He Promis.d

Sutton--No. can't spare the money
very well. but I'll lend 1t to you If Won
promise not to keep II too long. Gay
boy-Ili undertake To spend every pes.
nS of it before Washing
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29
TO AN AUTOMOBILE.

Y HAVE Q humble longing that has new
 CT been confessed.
 A longing l have strlven in vain to
 bury in my breast.
 1 want 70 take a ride once moro when
 days are hot and muggy Behind a little jogging horse in some old shabby buggy. I oft am hurled along the road In somo ones fine machine At such pace cannot tell a brown field from a green. I want Co Rmble on at peace. unheeding what they say. And watch with Joy an ancient horse flick ancient flies away never see a landscape now that Is not scuddlng by Tn gales of wind and clouds of dust be- fore my gOGgled eye. Tho pcnSive sowS are gallopinG. the hens are sQuawking past. IT anything seems peaceful l know 1t Will not last, have no great ambitions. and don't desire 10 shine AS . heroine of accidents in the automo- bile line. This my plebelan longing. without QuiO- ble or remorse: l want that shabby buggy. and want that ancient horse!
 Grace Dufield Goodwin
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29
Short and Sweet.

Perhaps one of the shortest court ships was that of an eminent jurist. He was on his way to hold court in q town when he met a young woman returning from market
 How deep is the creek and what dld you get for your butter?' asked the judge
 Up to the knee and nluepence," was the answer as the girl walked on.
 The judge poudcrcd over the sensi- ble brevity of the reply turned his horse, rode back and overlook her,
 'I liked your answer Just now" he said. and like you. I think you would make a good wife, Will you marry me-"
 She looked him over and said Yes"
 "Thcu get mp behind me, and we will ride to town and be married"
 She did get up behind, and they rode to the courthouse and were made one It is recorded that, brief though the courtshlp had been, the marriage prov ed prc-cmiacuuy happy one
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29

We have the latest patterns of the best goods in the market at the low est possible prices. We do not sell 30 per cent gulf and 50 per cent clothes-we deliver the goods, and what Is more, we stand back of ey- cry garment we turn out. We are also agents for the M. Born & Sons suits from $500 upwards.
 The American Tailors,
 Mowl & Ehrlich
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29
ALAsKA'S RETURN

Statistics show that in the last thirty years Alaska's mineral resOurc- es have added to the wealth of this country and of the world the hand some sum of $I6O,OOO ,OOO-almost en, ugh to satisfy the ambitions of some of our first-rate financiers in the way of a fortune. and sum which in real money, would eptttle any of them to entry into that near-billion- aIre class being so rapidly tattened by the imaginative reporters Of the yellow press.
 Much of the credit, of course is due to the gold discoveries of the past thirteen years. beginning with the epoch.mining find on the Klondike, which set the world crazy in the sum, mer Of 1898. Much again must be ascribed to one great low grade gold property. which was in operation Ions before the Klondike was dreamed of, and which is still in operation and eurIchtng its owners on an average yield of S2.IS per ton.
 It is not quite forty-three years since the United States. through Sec retary of State Seward, bought Alas ka from Russia, He got but little thanks for his pains. and by unanim- ous consent the new territorial acQui- strion was dubbed Stewards Folly" " The newspapers of his own political faith scored him quite as unmercifully as those of the opposition, and for a couple of decades afterward Democrat ic stump speakers could always rely by a sarcastic aIlusion to acquisition of the frozen regions of Alaska, " on a responsive smile from the sym pathetic audience.
 Doubtless Russia feels as sore now over the sale as We did over the pur, chase forty years ago Still, 1t is doubtful if considering his general unprogressiveness and the way his time has been taken up by home prol lens. the Muscovite would have been able to do anything of great con. sequence in Alaska in the past forty years. It is quite probable, too. that England. with her unsuitable hunger for land and gold, and her Northwest Territory lying along side. would have managed to mix into the RussO-Japan ese war with enough energy to lay claim to Alaska as her share of the spells at the termination of hostilities
 To quote the motto of the lucky poker player. Its better as it is.' Not only have we secured a posses sion that has already returned more than 30 per cent a year for every year We have had it since Seward bought 1t for s7.2OO,OOO. and which now promises to yield us billions where it formerly yielded millions, but We enjoy through it a strategic al position of the first advantage in case we should ever become entangled in a war with the mother of Canada. Mining and Financial News.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29
i!giIIIsT5giiefsifiglttl
COOL AND CLOUDY
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The result Of the observation taken at Moore whGrt aJ midnight, Mar. 2S 1910, is as follows Temperature time observapn 35 above Max. temp, preceding 24 hours above Min. 3l above Mean " above
 Barometer POTS
 Cloudy south wind
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29

You can spend pleasant half hour In a game of Pool or English Bil Eards. The Board Of Trade has the best tables in Skagway. Drop in,-. we'l be glad to SC you.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29

WANTED: Sales Agents for forced draft equipment for boiler plants. Guaranteed territory. Commission ba sis. Address Wing, 90 West st., N' '. City. St
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29

Come in or phone orders for GibsoI Rye and Val Blatz Beer; delivered to your home by The Mascot
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29
GRAND REDUCTION OF STOCK
 SALE

The Pack Train is now selling a big lot of Good Goods at reduced prices as they are getting too old to hold and sell at profit Yours,
 tf Herman Grimm
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29
FURNITURE FOR SALE.

Piano, new good condition; matt. ress, large; parlor lamps; baby carriages; hand sewing machine.
 Answer care Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29

Lowney's Candies, Box Candies, all kinds of Chocolates, Glaces, Cream and Bon Bons at TONY DORTERO,s.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29

French Briar Pipes, Meerschaum Pipes, Cigar Cases and Tobacco Pouches at TONY DORTERO'S.
The daily Alaskan., 1910-03-29

B. B. 3. pipes need no description and can only be had at TONY DOR TERO'S.