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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12

boatman. Has known her for II or
~ years, He had frequently attended
her as physician while In Keokuk,
MIS-. boatman received attention the
pest that are provided, in the Birge
Home while there, the food and bed
dlng being good. Witness remember
ed Mrs. Tip Swisher, defendant, TAX
ing Mrs. Boatman from the Home.
Mrs Swisher took Mrs. Boatman
away from the institution against DR..
Dorseys advice. Mrs. Boatman was
not in good health at the time she
was removed to Pennington. Mrs
Boatman told witness that she would
Ike to go back to Birge Home, when
witness visited there Mrs. Swisher's
name was not mentioned. She mere
ly said that she would like to 60 back
to the Birge Home because she liked
it there.
DR.. Mott and witness filed their
findings regarding the physical condi-
ton OF Mrs. Boatman at the time.
The only thing that deferred us from
bringing Mrs. Boatman down then, If |
remember rightly. was because it was
raining.
There was no conversation between
Mrs. Swisher, DR.. Mott and myself at
the time. Cross examination of the
witness was made.
Son, H. n. Smith.
Henry Smith, son of Mrs. Boatman,
went to Pennington about two years
ago to see his mother. Testifying he
said he was in Pennington to have a
conversation with his mother forty
minutes.
Mr.. Smith was the first witness to
take the stand this afternoon, Mr.
Hornish having overlooked several
questions in yesterdays examination.
Miss Risby.
Catherine Rigby testified that she
is resident Of Pennington. She is
intimately acquainted with Mrs. Boat
man. Has seen and talked with her
alone frequently. Has seen other
people talking with Mrs. Boatman.
Has never seen or known that she
was debarred from seeing anyone.
Witness stated that Mrs. Boatman
was very pleasantly situated and wei
cared for. when | made these visits.
Mrs. Boatman voluntarily expressed
herself to me as satisfied with her
surroundings. Witness did not have
to ask her Answer stricken out.
Mrs. Boatman expressed her desire to
remain where she was, saying that
she was afraid those men would come
and take her away, that this lady was
SO good to her. Said she was COM
fortably situated with life's accom-
modations at the defendants. Wit
ness remembered taking Of Mrs. Boat
mans deposition last January, Mrs.
Boatman did not complain at any
time about not being allowed to see
any one. Witness was not at Swish
ers any time Mr.. Ballinger Or MIR.
Smith was there.
On cross examination witness said
she had lived in Pennington three
years Visits Mrs. Swisher's home
frequently. Has kindly feeling to-
ward Mrs Swisher and her daughter.
Is naturally interested in anything tbs
family was. Has spoken to Mrs. Boat.
man alone. Mrs. Boatman brought
up subject about her coming to Keo-
kuk with plaintiffs.
Mrs. Rider.
Acquainted with Mrs. Boatman ever
since she came to Pennington to live.
Is a neighbor. Is frequently in her
home Observed surroundings and con
ditions Found her situated pleasantly
and Mrs. Boatman seemed to be hap.
by and contented. Things We're al
ways clean in house. Mrs. Swisher is
a Clearly woman Had comforts of
life. Mrs. Boatman always comfortable,
witness said.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
MECHANICS

You know good soap when you see
it--Tried many kinds no doubt. Ever
find one that would get down into
the pores and cracks and grab the
CRIME without making your hands
rough and sore? Here's one. Try n
little Whiz Observation-Disclosures
-the-dirt.
Each can of Whiz contains cou-
pom which will enable you to secure
Rogers Genuine Silverware of a
beautiful design.
For sale by all grocers and drug
gists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12

The 300 k. w. machine received a
short time ago, is in place and will be
belted to the wheel OF the engine
which is to arrive some time next
week. The machine already in, and
lately received, will be used for alter
mating current purposes and will sup
ply the incandescent light demands.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
Terrible Picture of Suffering

Clinton, Ky.-Mrs. NJ. G. McElroy
In a letter from Clinton, writes
For six years, was a sufferer from
female troubles. could not eat, and
could not stand on my feet, without
suffering great pain. Three of the
best doctors in the state said was
in critical condition, and going down
hill lost hope. After using Cardu1
a week, began to improve. Now
feel better than in six years Fifty
years OF success, in actual practice
is positive proof that Cardui can al
ways be relied on, for relieving fe.
male weakness and disease. why not
test It for yourself Sold by all drug
gists
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
Carthage Sloppy seven,

The Sloppy Seven Fraternity of Car.
thage. has issued invitations for a
dancing party to be given there in
Reyer's Hall, Friday evening, May
18th. The event will be the ninth an
nual commencement dance OF Car
thage High school. Agnes orchestra
of this city will play. A number of
Keokuk people received invitations to.
day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
HiIIbcro Recital.

Last evening at the Y NJ c, A.
auditorium under the auspices of the
Monday Music Club. Mrs. Albert G.
Hilberg, the brilliant musician from
abroad, was heard In piano recital, as
sisted by Mr.. NJ, Risherg. the charming
bass singer.
The program was instructive and
beautiful throughout, consisting of the
works of Chopin. Sjogren, List and
others. Mrs, Hillberg's performance
of these numbers was an exhibition
at once of great musicianship and
wonderful technical mastery. There
was much to admire in all her playing
but she reached her highest point in
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
Ladies' Aid Entertained.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Chris.
tan church was entertained this after.
noon at the home of Mrs. Frank Bull.
man, 312 North Eighth street, by Mrs.
Bulman and Mrs. A. M, Davidson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12

you can be cured. l tell also of tai
ents. home and love affairs and ques-
tons that pertain to the future. Par
Tors, 1928 Blondeau street. Readings
daily until $3.50 p. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12

so ACRE FARM FOR SALE very
reasonable If sold soon, Is renten
for cash. j A. Roberts, 2S N. 9TH 81,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12

MEN-our illustrated catalogue will
explain how we teach barber trade
in few weeks Hundreds of gradu-
ates running shops depending upon
us for BARRIERS. Jobs waiting. Top
wages. Investigate now Moler Bar
Der College, st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
MISCELLANEOUS.

LAWN MOWERS ground, Gasoline
stoves cleaned and repaired. Second
hand goods bought and sold E. H.
Luke, 901 Main. Bell phone 1888 Black
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
LATE AFTERNOON
BULLETIN
by the United Press

WASHINGTON May IA report
approving the constitution of Arizona
and New Mexico on condition that
elections be held in order to give the
people an opportunity to vote on
various questions, was presented to-
day by the committee on territories.
Regarding the charges that corpora
tons controlled the framing of the
new constitution, the report says.
Certain parts of the constitution
are oppressive to the people and are
said to have been inserted by the In
fluence of certain interests
CHICAGO, May 12.-The body of an
unknown man was found in the drain
age canal at Willow Springs this af-
ternoon. He was 25 years old, feet
tall and weighed 100 pounds. No
marks of Identification were found on
the body A bruise over the eye leads
the police to think the man was slug
ged and killed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
CHESTERFIELD.
Clairvoyant
Las Week at Reduced Rates soc

l Will tell you
your name in
full. your COR
rect age and
also the date of
your birth and
whether or not
there are chang
es in store for
you; what your
disease is and If
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms,
call at Huiskamp Shoe Factory Of
fee, or between $50 and 700 p. m. at
IS North Twelfth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-05-12
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Girls at shoe factory:l
steady employment at good wages.
WANTED-Gir1s wanted at the
American Rice and Cereal Co.
Steady work and good pay.
WANTED-Women ironers at Gate
City laundry Apply at Office, No.
IL North Fifth street.
FOR SALE
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
ArteSian Wells
Prove Success

Charley Kinds was down from
Smith Valley this week and reports
his section looking well. He and
Schuyler Lee have bored nine arte-
sian wells on different desert land
ranches this year and obtained flow
ing ate in all but one of them. The
deepest we'll is about 375 feet, while
the others range from 100 to zoo
feet in depth. They are now boring
a we'll on the Moore ranch, jus,
south OF Alkali Lake.
Mr.. Kinds has a we'll on his ranch
which flows enough water to irrigate
8 acres OF a vegetable patch he has
; put in this year. His produce is look
ing fine and he will have a ready mar
ket for it at the Nevada-D Douglass
mine and Morningstar. Next season
he vii put in a larger area and put on
a pump and try to obtain a larger
Aow of water.-Yerington Times.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
Fix Date
for Death

Judge Somers of Goldtield, Satur-
day fixed August 10th as the date for
the execution of Patrick Casey, at
the penitentiary in this city. Casey
was recently denied a rehearing by
the Supreme Court and his attorneys
filed a petition for %rehearing.
The attorneys representing Casey
filed a demurrer to the sentence
claiming first that the prisoner was
not there in person., and second thai
pending the decision of the petition
that sentence could not legally be
carried out. Casey's attorneys in
tend fighting to the last ditch and II
is possible that the date OF execution
may again be postponed.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
Objections Filed
IN the Recount

his mo-. n.ns -. N.a1ol tuanty
D-.iotS weic i.tto.teu ~ t..> ,oi.o-.
ais having t.enl III tfa. sc. M,-
s... S%prngnley CT ana Legdlc hau l..
t. Nognt, County Cle1n q Lao -,
DIousn, III ~ lcoti.y a. ~ &c Io.iu.
ton OF tue ba.io,s IRON tl,at c.unlS.
At the afternoon session The mem
bers Of the Supreme Court were ASK
ed to give a number OF rulings before
the counting OF the Elko ballots were
commenced. To the surprise OF
Springmeyer and others VIM. Wood
burn, for Josephs, objected to the
continuance OF the count, arguing
hat no fraund had been established
and that the Court in naming a Com
missioner had o provided for. his
compensation. He cited a number
OF authorities to uphold his point OF
view.
Acknowledgement Baker and Jas,
Judge also entered protests to the
further counting and asked the court
to so rule and declare the matter at
an end.
Springmeyer fought the motion
and finally placed the Elko Clerk on
the stand and offered the ballots in
evidence.
AS many objections were made to
the admission OF such evidence the
Court adjourned until tomorrow
morning when they will decide on a
| number of points hat have been
submitted for consideration.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
LOSES HAY BY STORM

Assemblynan Fallon vas down
from his East Walker ranch yester-
day. He reports that he was visited
by four seperate and distinct cloud
bursts this week which covered his
land with a fine new layer OF soil
and incidentally washed away
about 100 tons Of hay which was in
the shock. He says about all he saved
was his temper and the cost OF stack
ing tn hay that went down the river,
The river at his place is very high at
tn present time.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
Queer Accident
by Electricity

a terrible accident occurred on the
Hydro Electric Company's line at
the sub-station near Fairview last
Monday. Z. x. Sheaf, who has been
i'll the employ OF the company about
Fairview and Wonder the past three
months, was working around the
bottom OF an electric light pole
when his pick struck a lightning ar
roster. Quicker than thought the cur
rent from the line which carries o5,
900 volts, passed through his body.
For two hours he lay unconscious,
hut finally recovering sufficiently
to call for help and some fellow
working nearby came to his assist
ance.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
State Officer
is Lost

Colonel Bert Lundy, OF Doris
fame, is lost on the desert some
where between Winnemucca and Re
no. He attempted to pick out a new
route from Winnemucca to Reno on
the return trip in the auto race,
where the Buick car defeated him.
He picked up an old road and discov.
cred that he was forty miles out OF
the way. The other members OF the
Governor staff are figuring on or
ganizing a relief expedition and res
cuing the belated Colonel of the
staff.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

had soreness In each side, could not
Gtano tight clothing, and was irregular.
| was completely run down. On adj
vice l took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and Liver Pills and
am enjoying good health. 1t is now
more than two years and l have not
had an ache or pain since do all my
own work, washing and everything,
and never have the backache any more.
l think your medicine is grand and l
praise it to all my neighbors. II you
think my testimony will help others
you may publish it."-Mrs. OLLIE
WooDALL, Morton's Gap, Kentucky.
Backache is a symptom of organic
weakness or arrangement. If you
have backache don't neglect it. To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the trouble. Nothing we
know of will do this so surely as Lydia
E. Pinkham's Compound.
Write to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass, for special advice.
Your letter will be absolutely
G GENITAL, and the advice Free
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
MISS HOWE ELECTED

The Lyon County Board of Edu-
cation met in Yerington Monday
and elected Miss Sibyl Howe, OF
Carson, as assistant High-School
teacher for the coming term to take
the place made vacant by the resig-
nation Of Miss Hills. The board has
several good applicants for the prin-
cipalship OF this school and a select
ion will probably be made within
the next two weeks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
BOX WOOD

w. L. Blackwell, at the old Fol
som Hay Yard is now handling Box
wood and is prepared to furnish and
deliver the same in large or small lots
as desired, at $3.50 per load. Phone
1898. tt
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
BUICK THE

The auto race between the Buick
car and the Doris, from Reno to
Winnemucca and return resulted III
a victory for the Buick car. 1t lead
Iorris car burned OUT its Clutch and
is laid up at Winemueca f,r reya -
The run OF 800 miles was made in
IL hours, e minutes and'2o second
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

Every person starts in business as
IN amateur. If you have any talent
don't hide it under a bushel. It's the
lights which shine that get the mon
~. See F. B. Spencer. Manager OF
he Wigwam Theater.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
DOING SOME BUSINESS

Postmaster Wesley Stewart re-
ports that the local Postal Savings
bank is doing a good business. Over
$4,000 are now on deposit. These
deposits are mostly in small sums
and represent the savings of wage
earners.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

Prof. Mitchell of Sparks, came up
last evening in his auto and is spend
ing the day in this city on business
connected with school matters.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

my health was very
bad and l had a
continual backache
which was simply
awful. l could not
stand on my feet
long enough to cook
a meals yictualS
without my back
nearly killing me,
and l would have
such dragging SEN
S ations | could
hardly bear it. l
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
VISITED RENO

State Controller Eggers and Sta5
Treasurer Mcmillan were Reno Wis
ltors last evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
the crowd going?

Where's the crowd going?
oh, to the Wigwam where the pic
lures are the best and the vaudeville
can't be beat.
Let follow the crowd.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

Mrs. AL Treloffff and Mrs. Arthur
Laterneau were visitors in Carson
Valley to-day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
NEWSPAPER
NO. B.

Readers OF the Evening
Newspaper have OPPORIU-
NIFTY TO read and consider
the ads and to decide on pur-
tine OF the average mans and
the average woman day per
mits ad-reading in the evening
at home. And what paper /,
read at home evenings, the
morning or the evening paper!
Your answer to this question
should convince you as %
which Of the two kinds is the
BEST advertising medium.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25
THAT
Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Morton's Gap, Kehtucky.-'I suf-
fered two years with female disorders,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

Five Amateur acts tonight at the
Wigwam.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

TESTIMONIAL
This is to certify that | have used
DR.. Jeang KEGS Herbal Remedies to
a great success, as | went to Reno
and had an operation which proved
unsuccessful. | came back here and
after using his medicine for two
weeks , was cured of my ailment.
DOMICK PEDROLI,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-07-25

The Bulletin and Appeal 81 a mont
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-11
CHALK WILL DO IT
That Is the Best Thing to Remove
Spots Made by Cream or
Other Food.

A woman who had pitcher Of
cream spilled over a blue crepe dress
She was wearing for the first time
started to wash OF the spots with
cold water.
Don't do It," said a friend. 1T
Will ruin your gown. When you get
hcme cover 1t thickiy with French
chalk for three or four days, brush
on. and IL any signs OF the grease re-
main put heavy brown paper over 1t
and press with a hot iron" The ad-
vice removed the cream.
One woman carries French chalk
for such emergeicies as food spots.
little OF the chalk is rubbed in at
once. as II removes the spot more
quickly when fresh.
II gasoline or other cleansing nuid
is used on a material that will ring. 4"
put a heavy white blotter under the
spot, or II that is not at hand use a
Turkish towel Rub In a circle until
the dampness is evaporated.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-11

All of Tp. 32 N. r. 23 E. N. ID.
M; all Of T. 80 N. r. 68; all
Except sections 35 & Sc, of T. 35
N. r. SO; section S, 6 & WI of q
in T. 81 N. R 60: sections / to IL
incl. sections 16 to 18 incl; and
M of section 10 all IN T. "a N.
R. 68.
The Register and Receiver. will
be prepared to receive applications
to enter said lands on and after
9 a. m. Sept. 6. 1911. Persons
claiming q preference right Of
entry must exercise the same
within 80 days from Sept. 6, 1911
and must show date of settlement,
the lands beng subject to entry
on said date. No applications will
be received prior to said date.
Louis j. Cohn. Register.
Earl w. fremont, Receiver.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-11
Elk Stole tho Grain.

TlIefts Of oats and other grains
from the Kingsbury camp on the west
portal Of the Laramie Poudre tunnel
were explained when watchers discov-
cred a herd Of eleven elk. led by Q
monster buck, devouring the grain.
This is the first time in recent years
that elk have approached so near
civilization. and old families on the
Poudre say that their presence pre-
diets a severe winter.
Men at work on the tunnel report
deer and bear are numerous. and all
are on the lookout for a huge CHINA.
mon bear which chased some of the
workmen into camp the other day.
The bear is said to have taken up his
headquarters near the tunnel two
years ago.-Denver Republican.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-11
MYSTERY OF THE UMBRELLA
Plttsburs Shopkeeper Wondered About
II for Many Days-slmpIS.
After All.

In the midst Of a driving rainstorm
one day recently the owner of q small
store OIL a North side street corner
was startled by the violent opening OF
the door and the sound Of rushing
feet Hastily dropping the work she
WAS doing In the rear room. she bur.
r1ed toward the front Of tho store lust
In time to see the door slammed shut
and a strange man running away at
top speed When she reached the
door he had disappeared; but when
she turned to investigate she was
astonished to behold q handsome gold.
handled silk umbrella. dripping with
moisture. lying on the showcase.
Surprise, alarm and complete mysti.
hGation were mingled. What possible
explanation could there be OF q stran.
ger dashing into her place in the
midst OF a drenching dornpour. Ieav.
Ing his fine umbrella without . word
OF explanation. and rushing forth into
the rain without II?
Tho more she thought about II the
deeper grew tho mystery. She re-
lated the incident to her customers
Not ono OF them could. offer q plausi-
bic solution. She finally concluded
the man was crazy. and she 'elt rro
foundly thankful that he had done r,
worse.
Then one day a second stranger ap
peared. He was almost as mysterious
as the first. He produced = letter
and handed II to the storekeope-. II
was dated Chicago and read:
Dear Tom; left your umbrella In
the little store at the corner near
your house. Just had tne to grab
car, 80 failed to explain to store.
keeper. Left II OH showcase Hors
you recover II o. r."
well. | declare" was all the little
storekeeper could gasp as she pro-
duced tho umbrella How simple Il
was. after alL"-Pittsburg Ga7stts.
Times
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-11
FOR SALE

One of the best stock ranches in
Elko county. The ranch consists
Of between two and three thous-
and acres of patented land. all under
four wirefenc". There are about
thousand tons of hay on the
ranch and lot Of we'll bred horses
and cattle. The ranch is well
watered and has fine shelter for
stock.
Inquire at this Office for further
articulars.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-11
WESTERN PACIFIC Time CARO-

A new time card will 90 into
effect tomorrow on the Western
Pacific by which the trains will
arrive and depart as follows:
West bound: No. / arrives al
II so p. m. departs at 1901 q. m.
West bound: No. 8 arrives at
9:25 a. m and departs at 9:35 am.
East bound: No. 2 arrives al
8:15 a. m. and dcps rts at 8:25
q. m.
East bound: No. 4 arrives al
7:l2 p. m. and departs at 7:22
p. m.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1911-08-11
Wrong Kind OF Bones.

Tho proprietor Of a little restaurant
In Forty-ffth street. New York city
ran short Of soup bones and tsls
phoned to the butchers. T want some
bones" he said Send me around
quick a lot Of the best you have.
want them t1r making SOUP" who
10 you think ttis isI" came over the
wire. why. aint you Binks. the
butcber?" asked the restsuranteuY
No. this is Bunks. the undertaken. II
sixth avenue" was tho response.