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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21

point is practically as smooth and as
hard as glass, and the entire work
has been favored with an absence OF
accidents which, when one looks at
the matter seriously, is nothing short
of remarkable.
At present the work on the big
river harness. as the dam has been
facetiously termed, is progressing ev-
en- better than was hoped. The actual
dam now extends about quarter of a
mile out into the river, the founda-
tions of the power house hive been
laid, and work on the superstructure
will in all probability begin at once.
When asked what effect, in his
opinion, the completion of the dam
and the distribution of power would
have on the industrial future Of Quin.
cy, Mr.. Monroe was conservative.
Such matter he said lis necessa-
rily contingent upon the number OF
users of the power we can induce to
erect or move plants to this city. II
our young men, who have shown such
remarkable and commendable boost
ing ability, can secure the erection OF
removal of sufficient factories, it will
have a bearing upon the future OF
Quincy, which is extremely difficult
to estimate at this time. No man can
say with certainty just how greatly
Quincy will be benefited by the cree
ton of the dam, but that the city will
be benefited is apparent, even to the
most conservative"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21
Nature Conspires to Aid.

Mr.. Monroe also said that in pre-
vious conversation held with Hugh
Cooper, the chief engineer of the dam
the latter had declared that it seemed
as though Nature herself had conspir-
ed to assist in the work of construc-
ton. The selection of the location for
the dam could not have been better.
the bed of the river at that particular
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21
Nature Helped With Dam.

QUINCY, Ill. Aug. PIE. N. Moore,
president of the Monroe Drug COM
pany, was a member'of party of au-
tomobilists who made trip to keo-
kuk during the week, and he returned
greatly impressed with what he saw
The work on the big engineering pro-
ject is getting along in excellent shape
and in all probability the date for
opening the power house for the dis
tribution of. current should be adj
vanced without difficulty, although
this will of course not be done.
When asked what feature of the
work impressed him most, Mr.. Mon
roe, declared that the great
amount of work which was done
by machinery seemed to him the big.
gest thing in connection with the pro-
ject so vast is the amount of labor
which is done entirely by machinery
said Mr.. Monroe, that there is hardly
any necessity Of employing human la.
Dor except for directing the machines
OF course, some unskilled labor is
necessary. and this is furnished by
Hungarians and other foreigners, but
the great proportion of the work is
done exclusively by machinery
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21

Cuts AID bruises may be healed in
about one-third the time required by
the usual treatment by applying
Chamberlain's Liniment. 1t is an an.
tiseptic and causes such injuries to
heal without maturation. This lini.
ment also relieves soreness of the
muscles and rheumatic pains. For
sale by all dealers,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21
Two hours to Pack.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-If con
gress adjourns Tuesday afternoon,
President Taft will leave two hours
later for his long deferred vacation at
Beverly. The president finds his
vacation at Beverly cut to three weeks
for he will leave on September Is for
long western trip, going to the Pa
cific coast.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21

"My child was burned terribly about
the face, neck and chest. applied
Or. Thomas Eclectic Oil. The pain
ceased and the child sank into rest
full sleep Nancy M. Hanson,
Hamburg, N Y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21
Stop
aPrf1Oea
Wakefield's
Blackberry Balsar1

Quickly stops Diarrhoea, Dystentery,
Cholera Infantum and all bowel trou-
bles without constipating. No opium
only Wakef1eld's, 1t cures after other
remedies fail $50 or 3 bottles for ST..
Everywhere. --.',-.-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21
Head Of Mississippi Coal and Ice Co.
and Steamer Agent, Advances
Some Ideas Of I'M
provement.
PLACE FOR BUSINESS
River Front Should be Bettered Along
the Wharf But Not Packed
as Some Have
Suggested.

This idea OIL making a park out OF
Keokuk's river front and boat land
ing is very foolish one" said Cap
tain ]. B. Hutchinson, head of the
Mississippi Coal & Ice Co, and agent
for the Carnival City Packet Co., in
speaking today Of the ideas some of
the more prominent citizens of Keo-
kuk have advanced regarding the
identifying" of the city's levee front.
What is needed instead of hand
some park made out of a pee for
business, is to rip-rap the entire wharf
where steamers land. / favor placing
the levee in a presentable condition
but not in making park out of it for
the buns, levee rats and others of the
lower element who would patronize it.
Have Enough Fine Parks.
I'VE have four parks in the city al
ready. That is enough for city of
$4,000 inhabitants. Our beautiful
Rand park, where there is no finer
location in the country for mag
nificent river view and ideal spot to
enjoy the grandeur of nature. No
park that could be made on the levee
front could in any way compare with
Rand.
You hear SO much talk about the
beautiful river front park at Winona,
Wis. 1t is true they have a pretty
park there, but their park on the riv-
er is the only one in the city.
Advocates Better Wharf.
"Take what stone is needed from
! the canal dump, when 1t is possible
to remove it, and rip-rap the entire
| levee along the boat wharf, tear out
some of these old buildings and make
the back ground more presentable ane
there viii be no need of going to the
expense of parking the river from
here. The levee is a place for CONNER
cialism, the amount of freight belns
hauled from the wharf daily, beint
astonishing. We don't need park t
do business but we do need better
levee than the one We have.
st is said that visitors coming
here would like a park to rest In
somewhere along the river front
/ There isn't one in hundred persons
stays down here on the levee O
would care to. When the boats ant
trains arrive, they all go UP to SCI
the city and go to the large park
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
sets YOU crazy. Can't bear the touch
OF your clothing. Doan's Ointment
cures the most obstinate cases. WI
suffer. All druggists sell 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21
Dates for Upper Mississippi River
Improvement Association, viii
be Announced
Soon.
IMPROVING THE LEvEEs
VIII be One of the Subjects Which
VIII Receive Most Attention
President May be
at Alton.

the meeting of the Upper Mississippi
River Association which meets at AL
ton, Ill, during October. Although the
date has not been definitely decided
oy the arrangements committee in
charge, it is supposed that the con-
vention will be held the fore part of
the month.
One of the notables who will be
present at the conclave of river I'M
provement men will be President w.
H. Taft, according to present plans as
he now has the matter under advise
ment and the executive council will
learn shortly of the presidents inten-
lions.
Alton is making preparations to give
all of the attending delegates and visi-
tors hearty welcome and make their
stay one Of pleasure Nearly every
city and town on the upper Missis.
sippi will be represented at the meet
! ing at the amount of business to be
transacted, justifies a large assem-
blagc.
The subjects to be discussed at the
convention are of interest to every
one and the welfare of all those who
live on the Mississippi and it's tribu-
tary waters, will be prominently talk
ed and attended.
l.. A. Hamill of this city is vice.
president of Iowa in the upper river
i improvement association and w. R. c.
Kendrick, is one of the executive
committee
i Improving Wharfs.
OF much note to Keokuk citizens at
this time, is the announcement that
the matter of improving wharves and
terminals along the river, is to be dis
cussed.
1t is desired to give the subject Of
improving wharves and terminal facil
tiles on the river careful and thor
. ough consideration at the Alton con
vention. This subject will be treated
in most interesting manner by those
handling it.
At the ST. Paul convention in 1910
this association adopted resolutions
calling upon the cities and towns il
the upper valley to take up the sub
ject of providing modern and wei
equipped terminals and landings TO
boats that would lead up to economi
cal methods in shipping incident t
water transportation. Also. in order t
encourage the building of moderl
craft for operation on the river, SHY
pers and others interested should Sc
I to it not only that tonnage is offere
the boat lines, but suitable arrange
ments made for it's handling at
minimum of cost.
The subject is of present impo
lance to shippers and all others il
terested in the progress of the con
d munities in the upper valley. 1t wi
y be fully considered at the coming col
d vention, and exhibits made shown
S landing places, extent of same, an
S proposed methods of making local in
IS provements, which must interest e
IL eryone.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-21
A Remarkable Firm.

1t is Of interest to Burlington to
know something of this very remark
able firm of men. There are five OF
them, all graduates in engineering,
and no one of them fifty years of age
at this time. They began operations as
ordinary engineers and in the course
of their labors discovered that 1T was
possible, on occasion, to buy the
securities of some lame public service
corporation and set it on its feet as
money-making institution. Soon they
found friends willing to invest with
them, and the result has been the
requirement of thirty-one properties,
each kept separate and distinct from
the others, yet all managed by the
same organization, and there has been
developed great economies In opera
ton, advantages in buying and an
ability to give the public service
which has made the firm popular
wherever they are located.
| The people Of southeastern Iowa
are fortunate that the affairs of the
great power company have fallen into
SO good hands 1t will mean that theirs
will be no trouble between the public
and the concern, and that good ser
vice will be forthcoming all the while
A notion of the magnitude of the
operations of this organization ma!
be gained from the statement tha
their companies made gross earnings
| in 1910 of s22,776,495.2 20 and paid divi
dends to stockholders in total 1925,
$1,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
MISSIONARIES TRIBUTE TO
 CONSUL AT FoOCHOW
pr. Gracey Great Joy and Comfort
 to All Missionaries.

Rev. E. H. Smith of Ing-hok, China, sends this account of pr. Gracey. Am erican consul at Foochow, China: Dr. and Mrs. Gracey during his 22 years of work as consul in Foochow were a great joy and comfort to all the mis- sionaries in that district. One of the missionaries in Foochow, writing of him, says: "He has served the country (China) which he came to love very dearly, and the missonary cause well for nearly p years, and is beloved by all the missionaries in all Fukien prov ince and highly honored and respected by the Chinese. We shall miss him as the years go on, and different kinds of corsuls come-some absolute, some opposed to missionaries and some shallow politicians.
 When in his S0th year. naccount of breaking health. he left for this coun try this last June, he was given a rare and beautiful lacquered vase of Foo chow's make, all the missionary com munity sharing in the gift. His young est son. who is United States consul at Ranking, returned with him to New ton, Mass, where he died few weeks after reaching this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
In Five Minutes Upset Stomach Feels Splendid

MI-O-NA stomach tablets will re- heve distressed, sour or gassy stom- ach in five minutes
 In three days they will make the most miserable or cranky dyspeptic feel that there is plenty of sunshine in life.
 In week he will have an appetite for and will eat without any bad after effects food which now causes his stomach to strenuously reben
 If continued for from two weeks to month MEDINA will thoroughly renovate and cleanse the stomach and will compel it, (no matter how obsti- nate it may bel to throw off it's weak ness and f1abbiness and become as na- ture intended it should be-, strong and elastic.
 If you have a coated tongue, heart burn. sour food upheava1s, uneasiness in stomach, dizziness, biliousness, sick headache, bad dreams or any kind of stomach trouble put your faith in MI- DINA tablets.
 They will make the stomach strong, and when the stomach is strong, good health, energy, vim and vigor comes.
 Fifty cents is all a large box of MI DINA costs at The Lee & Osgood Go. or leading druggists everywhere, or money back guarantee. Write Booths Mi-o-na, Buffalo. N. Y., for free trial sample.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
kILLlNGLY ALMSHOUSE
 BEST IN THE STATE State Board of Charities Hears Reports on Eastern Connecticut Institutions.

The monthly meeting of the state board of charities was held Friday morning at Hartford, with all the members present. Dr. Thomas F. Kane of Hartford, the president, presided for the first time since his election last June.
 Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell of Norwich reported for children that have been placed out in Hartford. Holland and Windnam counties.
 Miss Anna c. Walters of Middle town, J. B. Holman and Secretary Charles P. Kellogg reported visit to the Pennington almshouse. New keep CTS have just taken hold and condi- tions are greatly improved Dr. Edwin A. Down of Hartford re- ported visits to the state prison and interviews which he had at the instf- tuition: also to the school for imbeciles at Lakeville and the Salisbury aims house and to two private sanatoriums in Stamford.
 Dr. Down and MT. Holman also made a visit to the Holland county jail, where they found improvements under a new jailer.
 Mr. Holman also visited the aims house in the town of Killingly, which he reported in the best condition Of any in the state.
 Secretary Kellogg also visited the Mystic Oral school and dormitory, which is nearing completion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

returned to their homes and closed their summer residences. The hotels are costly closed or are closing. Some of the summer people, however, will remain late into September.
 The following form a house party at the Baker cottage: Mrs Johnson of Hartford, Mrs. Applcrest of Middle town, Miss Alice Hall of East Hamp- ton, Olga Applecrest. Ruth Bielby, Miss Sheldon. Mrs Sterns, Mrs. Smith, Miss Allen of Mlddletown and Miss Powell son of Norwich.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Hardman has return ed to Willimantic after visiting Miss Anna Stiles of Willimantic.
 Among the weeks guests at the Franklin house was George w. Burgess of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
Republicans Nominate Town Ticket Beckwth and Bushnell For Selectmen-Ch Church, Reeves
 and Hale For Assessors, Last Named Winning Over
 F. H. Woodworth-Confdence of Victory This Fall.

Breed said it was a pleasure to pre- sent the name of Thomas A. Robinson for collector of taxes. He was unani- mously chosen. Other Officials. For constables, Gustave Lambert, Michael Moore, J. H. Barnes and George H. Stanton named the follow ing, who were chosens David R. Kin ney John H. Reeves, George H. Stan ton, Gustave Lambert. For agents of the town deposit fund Charles w. Gale, Costello Lippitt and Frank L. Woodland were nominated re- spectiEely by l.. R. Church. w. w. Ives and A. s. Comstock. and were chosen. For town school visitors for three years, c. W. Pearson named Edward Crooks and G. N. Beardow named George Thompson, and both were , chosen. The two whose term com mences next year were nominated by J. w. Blackburn and A. l.. Hale who named G. Warren Davis and Charles N. Congdon.
 Registrar of Voters For registrar of voters, John Me Kinley nominated Tyler D. Guy, who was made the party nominee. As auditor, George H. Stanton named D. F. McNeil, and for tree warden, p. l.. Burnap named F. E. Beckwith, and bother were selected After the town committee had been empowered to fill any vacancies that might occur, the caucus adjourned at $40 o'clock.
 The full list of nominations follow.
 SeIectmen,
 FRANCIS E. BECKWITH. CHARLES P. BUSHNELL. Assessors for Four Years,
 LEWIS R. CHURCH. ALEXANDER E, REEVES.
 Assessor for Two Years.
 ALBIE L. HALE.
 Board of Relief,
 JOHN F. SEWN,
 JAMES W. BLACKBURN.
 Town Clerk,
 CHARLES s. HOLBROOK.
 Town Treasurer,
 CHARLES $. HOLBROOK.
 Collector of Taxes,
 THOMAS A. ROBINSON.
 constables.
 DAVID R. KINNEY,
 JOHN H, REEVES,
 GEORGE H. STANTON,
 GUSTAVE LAMBERT. Agents Town Deposit Fund,
 CHARLES W. GALE,
 COSTELLO IIPPITT.
 FRANK l.. WOODARD.
 Town School Visitors,
 (For Three Years),
 EDWARD CROOKS.
 GEORGE THOMPSON. (For Three Years. comm encing 1912),
 G. WARREN DAVIS,
 c. N. CONGDON.
 Registrar of Voters,
 TYLER D. GUY.
 Auditor,
 DANIEL F. M'NEIL.
 Tree Warden,
 FRANCIS E. BECKWITH
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
FIRST VISIT HERE
 IN NEARLY 40 YEARS. R. W. Burnham and Daughter of Cali fornia Guests of Waterman R. Burn .

R. ". Burnham and daughter, Bea- triz. of Los Angeles. Cal, are the guests of MT. Burnha ms uncle, Water man R. Burnham.
 Mir. Burrrtiam is the general manager of R. G. Dun & Co.'S Mercantile Agen- cy for Southern California, which pa sition he has occupied for many years. He has witnessed the wonderful growti. of Los Angeles from a few thousand people, when he first engaged in busi- Less there, to its present population of 320, 900 or more, and is enthusiastic over it's future possibilities and hopeful outlook. He attributes the growth and prosperity of the city largely to the harmony and loyalty of it's best citi- zens in fostering every healthful en- terprise, and in maintaining, as far as possible, a clean, trustworthy and effi- cient civic government.
 This is MT. Burnha ms first visit to Norwich since leaving the city in 1872, after a clerkship for several years in Charles A. Burnham's bookstore.
 Notwithstanding the intervening Sa years MT. Burnham found much pleas ure in greeting old-time friends, with whom time in its passage had dealt so kindly that recognition was made easy.
 MT. Burnham comes east to place his daughter in Dana Hall school, WelleS- ly. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
CRESCENT BEACH NOTES.
Cottagers Approved Reports-lncreas
 ed Receipts-House Party.

A meeting of the property owners of the beach was held at the Crut- tenden cottage on Monday. Reports were heard and approved concerning street lighting, sanitary can system, fish mill and Mantle fire district mat ters It was found that there have been larger receipts for the street lighting fund from individual subscrib- CTS this year; that more lights have been installed and greater efficiency reached in many lines.
 Many of the cottagers have already
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

MIME. TAFT-PaImfst and cisirvoy- ant. Anyone troubled or puzzled with their own or others affairs. call. She advises with q certainty higher than human powers. 6S Washington St New London. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
Mackercl

The fast steamer GARDINER will make a special trip to the fishing grounds September 10th leaving Nor wich~ at S.05 a. m., returning arrives at Norwich at p. m.
 Bring your own lines; steamer fur nishes bait.
 ROUND TRIP ONE DOLLAR.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

A panther's den with ten kittens cuddled up in it was found a few days ago on the ranch of H. T. Richards t few miles west of South Bend, in Cass county, Kan.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

With the help of the government,
 237S families. representing ,029 per
 sons, were established in the various colonies of BraZM
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

Women's piece House Dresses, with high and Dutch neck, in blue and white black and white checks, also black and white stripes-regular $1.00 House Dresses at S9e each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
noNTAuK sTEAMBuAT co.

Str. ~Wyaadotte" leaves New London for Greenport. Shelter Island and Sag Harbor weekdays. 10 a. m.. 4.1O D. m. Leaves Sag Harbor. returning. week days. IT,. 12.30 D. ty1d
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

Women's One-piece House Dresses, in all the latest models, including some with sailor collars, a big variety of styles-regular $1.50 House Dresses at $1.29 each.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

Our fall showing of Dress Goods is now ready. In presenting our new lines of Fall Dress Goods we do so with implicit confidence that it is right in every detail-right in style, quality and price. We invite you to call and see our New Fall Dress Goods
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
The Porteous X Mitchell 90.
NEW GOODS fOR FALL

departments the goods for Fall being shown, and position supply all the needs of early Fall shoppers addition positive of correctness style coorng and owness of price for equal quail ties we further broad and liberal guarantee solue dependaby every piece yard of merchandise offer for sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
Children's School Hosiery

At oc-Childrens Fast Black Ribbed School Hosiery at Sc a pair. 3 for 2oc. At 11c-Misses Very Fine Ribbed School Hosiery. sizes to Sak at He a pair. value 15c. At 12i2c-Boys' Ironciad School Hos iery, in 1X1 and 2x2 rib, all$sizes at 121ac pair. At f5c-Children's Fine LisIe Hosiery. sizes to 91a at 15c a pair, vaiue 19c.
 At 17c-Childrens Brilliant L,fsie Hos iery, sizes to 95a at 11c a pair, for soc, value 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09

Write or telephone W. J. Phillips. Agent. New London. Conn, for state rooms and information. 1y8ld
Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-09
An Extraordinary Sale of Linens

 At 25c- Manufacturers Cuttings of Table Linens, size 1x11a yards at 25c each. value soc to 75c. At c-Manufacturers Cuttings of Table Linens, very fine quality at soc each, value $1.00 and SIPS. At 3ec-62-inch Bleached Table Dam- ask, mercerized and all linen, value 59c.
 At 4oc-68- inch Half -bleached Table Damask, strictly all linen. value 69c.
 At 95c-72- inch Double Satin finish Table Damask. splendid weight, value $1.25 and $1.39. SAMPLE Table Cloths, in a big assort- ment of sizes and styles-at one third less than usual prices.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
A MAN cor SHOT.

lie WENT TO a HARDWARE STORE
quart of Klindike Stain for 40 Cent
"a bottle of Peerless Cleaner and
Iolisher for % cents She then had
inc laugh on her neighbors. who
h' uoupic the amount and aid not
have floors looking half IN pico
.Ieaner keeps iluop looking nico.
Try H. NAtGHAN'S. Is East Bronze
street. Phone l0I """
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
Ho0U to Shop By Null

Following is tho announcement a.
is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

6o2 EAST GRACE STREET. l5 ROOMS:
splendid office for physician or don
tist; separate entrance. Let US show
this to you.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

$3.50 WILL BUY A DETACHED
thrce-story brick dwelling, contain
ing twelve very large rooms; hot and
cold water, bath range. This prop
cry Is In tne order, centrally locat-
ed, one and a half blocks of two car
lines
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
STOVES.

N f:EI WARM THIS WINTER GO TO
EDplt. WOOD. 2O6 w. Broad ST. Tor
a ., ana stove pipe. II You want
Wnlte enamel ware i'm town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

ATTRACTIVE sUBURBAN HONE
about 1.-Two milos from Richmond
mousse ton rooms, beside bath room
ana pantry: beautiful grove; good
Ma,er. about seycn acrcs OF lnnd; on
railroad Facilities unsurpassed for
conducting business In Richmond
Gxceiient neighborhood. Address L
40, care Times-DlBpatoh
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22

FLATS, WEST END, CORNER TWO
OF seven rooms each; hot water heat
electric lights. 10 per cent. invest
mcnt; price $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-22
HARDWARE.

=. EDDIE WOOD. zoo w. BROAD ST.
, raa, tin, galvanized and rubber