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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-20
o~,y,a single information Was Filed
To stir Gambling Element
and Wheatley is
Peaceful.
NO CLAIMANT FOR BOOZE
II still Remains Undefended and An
order Has Been Made to Destroy
1t On Monday, June
27.

In that sensational melodrama,
"Who Owns the joint" or 1.-THE Booze
without An Owner there was pain
full lull today. Chief Schevers sought
to hold up his end Of the game by
filing an information against peg
Wheatley for disturbing the peace,
but the gamblers only response was a
chuckle, his demeanor toward the
chief having taken decided turn for
the better.
And that puzzling question of owner
ship is still to be answered. Wheat
ley contends still that Simonds, who
has been placed In the mine" hole,
is the proprietor, while those twenty
two cases of beers and ccouple OF
whiskey remain unclaimed and unde
Tended Efforts to connect Ex-Alder-
man Hickey with ownership have fail.
ed. And again there is tlta question
OF how the saloon proprietors and the
gamblers were pot-lucking the twin
traffic.
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The Market Letter.

CHICAGO, June 20.-Cables three
fourth cent higher.
Wheat is now spring wheat news
affair. The experts are rediscovering
the bad spots of South Dakota and a
few new ones. The state raises fifty
million wheat and loss of 80 points
for June would cut it's promise seven
teen million. The South Dakota re-
ports have Jared the sports and stir
red up fresh wheat interest Fear of
futher damage reports may maintain
the advance today.
Temperatures in the northwest ran
80 to 100 yesterday and hot wave
Is expected in northwest and middle
west today. Grain situation surveyed
in mass suggests apprehension on part
of shorts. Corn and oats are also due
to make continued showing at their
new high levels. News from northwest
indicates that former inadequate sup
ply of bull gossip had substantial eff
feet. Steadily throughout the session
the pit has refused to thrill at the
killing of sixty million bushels of
wheat in Kansas, Texas and Nebraska
but at the first intimations of real
damage from it's real damage pet, the
northwest, everyone grows excited.
We may have to deal with little
more excitement today.
Hogs are S6.25. About the highest in
three months.
Hot all over the west and every in
dication the hot wave forecasters will
feel proud
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BroomhaIl Cables.

LIVERPOOL, June 2o.-As result
of the Unexpected firmness in Amer
lea yesterday, shorts here were
nervous and covered freely at the
opening Later market was dull but
firm. American crop advices unfavor
able Less favorable crop outlook in
Germany and Hungary caused few
sellers. The European visible supply
showed a large decrease and cargoes
offered were ! " higher. The advance
was checked by comparatively easy
closing in Buenos Ayres with LaPlatte
offers liberal and crop advices excel
lent.
At 1880 p. m. market dull but firm
with some disposition to cover over
the approaching holidays and prices
were three-fourth to rs cent up.
Corn one-half higher on dry weather
in America and sympathy with wheat.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Six room house, 319 N.
Eleventh street Furnace, bath, gas.
Possession given July list. Apply to
Thos. T. McManus.
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Daily Range OF Prices.

CHICAGO, H., June 20
Open. High. Low. Close
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-20

FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms at
1912 Concert street. Modern.
ROOM and board to right party can
be had at 211 South Sixth street.
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w ant Column

WANTED TO BUY 100 head young
cattle. Name price asked. B. F.
Jones
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20
HATED ADVERSE CRITICISM
Actor Retorts to Critics Opinion With
a George Washington
Story.

The late Frank worthing. the we'll.
known actor. was the subject OF re-
cent discussion at the Pen and Pencil
club In Philadelphia A dramatic crit
ic said:
"Worthing. though a superb actor.
hated adverse criticism-hyper-cr
cism he always called It To some
adverse criticism OF mine he retorted
one winter night at the Majestic. with
a George Washington story.
He said reminded him in my crit
ical remarks OF Scot named Saund-
ers.
Saunders said an American. did
you ever read the history Of American
"'Aweel. ! Gamma say hev. Saund-
ers replied
Then I'll lend you the book said
the American I'D like you to read
about George Washington.
what about him?' Saunders In
quired coldly.
George Washington said the
American. was. celebrated in history
as the boy who couldn't tell lie.'
could he nor said Saunders.
Man, there's no muckle to boast
ABBOTT in that. He couldna lie. we sayf
Moo we Scots haze a higher standard
O. veracity We can lie. but we
wou'tl'"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20
EVER TAKE A MUSIC BATH7I
They Arc as Good for the Soul,
Holmes Says, as Water for
the Body.

One must be educated, no doubt, to
understand the more complex and diff
ferent kinds of musical composition.
Go to the concerts where you know
that the music is good, and that you
ought to like it whether you do or not.
Take music bath once or twice a
week for a few seasons, and you Will
find that 1t is to the soul what the
water bath is to the body. wouldn't
trouble myself about the affectations
of people who go to this or that series
Of concerts chiefly because 1t is fash
ionable. Some of these people whom
We think SO silly will perhaps find.
sooner or later. that they have a dor
mant faculty which is at last waking
up, and that they who came because
others came. and began by staring at
the audience. are listening with new
ly found delight. Everyone of us has
a harp under the bodice or waistcoat.
and If 1t can only once get properly
strung and tuned 1t will respond to all
outside harmonies.-Oliver Wendell
Holmes.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20
PIMPLEs ON FACE 3 YEARS

II was troubled with acne for three
long years. My face was the only part
affected, but 1t caused great dishgure-
ment, also suffering and loss of sleep.
At first there appeared red, hard
pimples which later contained white
matter. l suffered great deal caused
by the itching. / was in state of
perplexity when walking the streets
or anywhere before the public.
II used pills and other remedies but
they failed completely. 1 thought Of
giving up when nothing would help.
but something told me to try the Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment. / sent for
a Cuticura Booklet which 1 read care
fully. Then l bought some Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and by following
the directions 1 was relieved in n few
days. used Cuticura Soap for wash
ing my face, and applied the Cuticura
Ointment morning and evening. This
treatment brought marvellous results
SO continued with 1t for few weeks
and was cured completely. can
truthfully say that the Cuticura Rem
edies are not only all, but more than
they claim to be-" (Signed) G. Bau-
mel, 1015 w. goth place. Chicago. ILL.,,
May 2S. 1911. Although Cuticura
Soap and Ointment are sold by drug
gists and dealers everywhere. sam
pie of each, with 32-page book, will
be mailed free on application to
"Cuticura," Dept. 2S X. Boston.
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feet. A door in a far corner of the
room stood open; and the clatter Of
footsteps echoed through the house.
zone of them leaped at me and 1
fred" she gasped in explanation. He
struck me. but Fm-I'm not hurt"
She stopped quickly. picked up the
revolver and made as If to follow the
dying footsteps. Mr.. Grimm stopped
her.
at doesn't matter" he said quietly.
Let them CO." And after a while,
earnestly: "If had dreamed of such
a-such thing as this l should never
have consented to allow you"
81 understand" she interrupted, and
for one instant her outstretched hand
rested on his arm. "The ambassa-
dor?"
Perfectly SAFE" responded Mr..
Grimm. 1.-TWO of my men are with
him."
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

It. may add that 1t will not be sent"
The ambassadors eyes grew steely.
then blank again.
"Mademoiselle. what am to under
stand from that?" he demanded.
you are to understand that l am
absolute master of the situation in
Washington at this moment" she re-
piled positively. The smile on her lips
and the tone of her voice were
strangely at variance From the be-
ginning I let you understand that ul-
timately you would receive your in
structions from Paris; now / know
they will reach you by cable tomor-
row. Within a week the compact will
be signed. Whether you approve of
1t or not 1t will be signed for your
country by a special envoy whose au-
thority is greater than yours-his
Highness, the Prince Benedetto
d'Abruzzi."
Has he reached Washington"
He is in Washington. He has
been here for some time. incognito."
She was silent a moment. You have
been a source of danger to our plans"
she added. IF it had not been for an
accident you would still have been
comfortably kept out in Alexandria
where Mr. Grimm and I found you.
Please remember. Monsieur, that we
will accomplish what We set out to
do. Nothing can stop us-nothing."
At Just about the same moment the
name of Prince d'Abruzzi had been
used in the dining-room, but in a diff
Mr do
was reciting some incident of an auto
mobile trip in Italy when he had been
connected with the British embassy
there.
1.-The prince was driving" he said.
"and one of the best ever saw. Cork
ing chap. the prince; democratic, you
know, and all that sort of thing. He
was one scion of royalty who didn't
mind soiling his hands by diving in
under a car and fixing it himself. At
that time he was inclined to be wild
that was eight or nine years ago
but they say now he has settled down
to work, and is one Of the real diplo-
matte powers Of Italy. ! haven't seen
him for half dozen years"
How old a man is her" asked Mr..
Grimm carelessly.
"Thirty-five, thirty-eight. perhaps;
I don't know" replied Mr.. Cadwalla-
der. It's odd. you know. the number
of princes and blue-bloods and all that
sort of thing one can find knocking
about In Italy and Germany and Spain.
One never hears of half Of them.
never had heard of the Prince d'Abruz-
ri until went to Italy. and I've heard
jolly well little of him since. except
Indirectly"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

A piece of old-fashioned candlewick
worn around the leg in the garter
place. next to the skin, will prevent,
or, cure, cramp in the calf of the leg
or In the foot. ! have proved this by
personal experience; l believe this
would prove effectual in preventing
swimmers cramp; those liable to
cramp while In the water would be
wise to try it. Cottonbatting, wrap
ped round the body from the arm-pits
downward. saved the life of man
suffering agony from painters cramp;
1t gave almost instant relief.-Nation-
al Magazine.
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CHAPTER xIv.-(contInued.)

1.-THE house is two blocks west.
along that street there" he explained.
and he indicated an interesting thor
oughfare Just ahead. ut is number
ninety-seven. Five minutes after we
enter you will drive up in front OF
the door and wait. If We don't return
in fifteen minutes-come in after us!"
do you anticipate danger" Miss
Thorne queried quickly.
'Tf I had anticipated danger" re-
piled Mr.. Grimm. 81 should not have
permitted you to come with me-"
They entered the house-number
ninety-seven-with key which Mr..
Grimm produced, and a minute or SO
later walked into a room where three
men were sitting. One of them was
~ a coarse. repulsive type. large and
heavy; another rather dapper, OF su-
and the third-the third was Ambassa-
dor Boissegur!
Good morning. gentlemen" Mr..
Grimm greeted them, then ceremonI-
ously: Monsieur Boissegur. your car
riage is at the door"
The three men came to their feet
instantly. and one Of them-he of the
heavy face-drew a revolver. Mr..
Grimm faced him placidly.
do you know what would happen
to you II you killed me?" he inquired.
pleasantly. You wouldn't live three
minutes. Do you imagine I came in
men guarding the entrances to the
house-a pistol shot would bring them
in. Put down that gum"
Eyes challenged eyes for one long
tense instant, and the man carefully
laid the weapon on the table. Lr.
Grimm strolled over and picked 1t up.
after which he glanced inquiringly at
the other mantle ambassadors sec
ond guard.
"And you are the gentleman, I dare
say, who made the necessary trips to
the ambassadors house, probably
using his latch-key?" he remarked in
terrogatively. First for the letters
to be signed, and again for the ciga-
rettes?"
There was no answer and Mr..
Grimm turned questioningly to Mon
n eur Boissegur. silent. white of face.
Cmotionless.
AYes, Monsieur" the ambassador
burst out suddenly. His eyes were
axed unwaveringly on Miss Thorne.
And your escape. Monsieur" con-
.inued Mr.. Grimm.
81 did escape, Monsieur, last
night" the ambassador explained,
but they knew it immediately-they
pursued me into my own house, these
two and another-and dragged me
back here! Mon Dieu. Monsieur.
c'est-!"
That's all that's necessary" re-
marked Mr. Grimm. you are free to
go now"
But there are Others" Monsieur
Boissegur interposed desperately.
two more somewhere below, and they
Will not allow-they will attack"
Mr.. Grimm's listiess eyes narrowed
slightly and he turned to Miss Thorne.
She was little white. but he saw
enough in her face to satisfy him.
II shall escort Monsieur Boissegur
to his carriage, Miss Thorne." he said,
calmly. These men will remain here
until l return. Take the revolver. II
either of them SO much as wags his
head-shoot! You are not-not
afraid?"
NO" She smiled family. "T am not
afraid"
Mr. Grimm and the ambassador
went down the stairs, and out the
front door. Mr.. Grimm was Just turn
ing to re-enter the house when from
above came muffled. venomous
crs-as-ashl-a shot! He took the
steps going up, two at time. Miss
Thorne was leaning against the wall
as If dazed; the revolver lay at her
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20
Little Willie Again.

pal" came little Willie's voice
from the darkness of the nursery
Pa gave bad imitation of snore,
He was tired and did not wish to BIO
disturbed.
pal" came the little voice again.
What is 1t, Willie?" replied his IA.
Their. sleepily.
"Tum in here: I want to asst you
sumpin'." said the little voice.
So pa rose up from his downy and
putting on his bath-robe and slippers
marched into the nursery.
well. what is 1t now?" he asked
Say. pa" said little Willie. III you
was to feed the COW on soap would
she give shaving cream ?"-Harper's
Weekly.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

4 Count di Rosini. the Italian ambas-
fador. Is at dinner with diplomats when
messenger summons him to the EN-
asks for ticket to tho embassy ball:
The ticket is made out In the name name Of
fhe secret service. and Mr. Grimm; his
head detective. are warned that plot Is
brewing in Washington. and Grimm goes
to the state ball for information; His at
tention is called to Miss Isabel Thorne.
who with her companion. disappeaas. ~, a
Mexican legation. is found wounded.
Grimm is assured Miss Thorne did i; he
visits her. demanding knowledge Of the
afrair. and arrests Pietro Petrozinni; Miss
Thorne visits an old bomb maker and they
iiscuss a wonderful experiment; FLY
thousand dollars is stolen from the office
Venezuela, and while detectives are in
vestigating the robbery Miss Thorne ap-
pears as a guest Of the legation. Grimm
accuses her Of the theft: the money Is
restored. but a new mystery occurs in
the disappearance of Monsieur Boissegur
the French ambassador. Elusive Miss
Thorne reappears. bearing a letter which
states that the ambassador has been kid
naped and demanding ransom. The am
bassodor returns and again strangely dis
0ppearS.
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Mr.. Cadwallader lapsed Into silence
as he sat staring at a large group
photograph which was framed ON
wall of the dining-room.
isn't that the royal family Of
Italy2' he asked. He rose and went
over to 1t. by Jove. 1t is. and here
is the prince in the group. The pic
ture was taken, I should say. about
the time knew him"
Mr.. Grimm strolled over Idly and
stood for long time staring at the
photograph.
He can drive motor, you know"
said Mr.. Cadwallader, admiringly.
And Italy is the place to drive them.
They forget to make any speed laws
over there, and If chap gets in your
way and you knock him silly they
arrest him for obstructing traffic. you
know. Over here If chap really
starts to go any place in a hurry some
bally idiot holds him up
Have you ever been held up?" Quer-
led Mr.. Grimm.
No, but l expect to be every day"
was the reply. I've got a new motor.
you know, and I've never been able
to see how fast it is. The other eve
ming / ran up to Baltimore with 1t in
an hour and thirty-seven minutes from
Alexandria to Druid Hill Park, and
that's better than forty miles. never
did let the motor out, you know. be-
cause we ran in the dark most of the
way"
Mr.. Grimm was still gazing at the
photograph.
ibid you go alone?" he asked.
There's no fun motoring alone. you
know. Senorita Rodriguez was with
me. Charming girl, what?"
A little while later Mr.. Grimm saun-
tered out into the drawing-room and
made his way toward Miss Thorne
and the French ambassador. Mon
sieur Boissegur rose. and offered his
hand cordially.
II hope. Monsieur" said Mr.. Grimm.
that you are no worse off for your
your unpleasant experienced"
Not at all, thanks to you" was the
reply. II have Just thanked Miss
Thorne for her part in the affair.
and"
I'm glad to have been of service"
interrupted Mr.. Grimm lightly.
The ambassador bowed ceremoni-
ously and moved away. Mr.. Grimm
dropped into the seat he had Just left.
You've left the legation. haven't
your" he asked.
You drove me out" she laughed.
Drove you out?" he repeated.
Drove you out?"
why, 1t was not only uncomforta-
BILE. but 1t was rather conspicuous be-
cause of the constant espionage OF
your Mr.. Blair and your Mr.. Johnson
and your Mr.. Hastings" she explained.
still laughing. so I have moved to
the Hotel Hilliard."
Mr.. Grimm was twisting the seal
ring on his little finger.
I'm sorry II made 1t uncomforta-
It's necessary to"
mo explanation" Miss Thorne In
terrupted. II understand"
Pm glad you do" he replied seri-
ously. How long do you intend to
remain in the city?"
Really don't know-two. three,
four weeks. perhaps. Why?"
II was Just wondering"
Senorita Rodriguez came toward
them.
We're going to play bridge" she
said. land we need you. Isabel. to
make the four. Come. hate to take
her away. Mr.. Grimm"
Mr.. Grimm and Miss Thorne rose
together For an instant her slim
white hand rested on Mr.. Grimm's
sleeve and she stared into his eyes I'M
derstandingly with a little of melan-
choly in her own. They left Mr..
Grimm there.
tTo BE CONTINUED)
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CHAPTER XIV.

Master of the Situation.
AS the women rose and started out,
leaving the gentlemen over their cor
fee and cigars, Miss Thorne paused
at the door and the blue-gray eyes
flashed some subtle message to the
French ambassador, who. after an In
slant. nodded comprehendingly. then
resumed his conversation. As he left
the room few minutes later he no
ticed that Mr.. Grimm had Joined
group of automaniacs of which Mr..
Cadwallader was the enthusiastic CEN
ter. He spoke to his hostess. the wife
of the minister from Portugal, for
moment, then went to Miss Thorne
and dropped into seat beside her.
She greeted him with a smile and
was still smiling as she talked.
II believe. Monsieur" she said in
French. you sent code message to
the cable office this afternoon?"
His eyes questioned hers quickly.
"And please bear In mind that we
probably are being watched as we
talk" she went on pleasantly. Mr..
Grimm is the man to be afraid of.
Smile-don't look so serious!" She
laughed outright.
Eyes, sent a code message" he re-
piled.
ut was your resignation"
yes"
well, 1t wasn't sent. of course"
she informed him, and her eyes were
sparkling as If something amusing had
been said. Zone Of my agents stopped
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20
Chirouraph,

"Ethelinda writes very peculiar
hand" said Maude.
Yes" replied Mayme. tits just a
lot of straight lines and angles. When
you read it. you have to guess at the
spelling. the same as she does"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20
Terrible Suffering
Eczema All over saby's Body.

'When my baby was. four months old
his face broke out with eczema and ut
arms were in a dreadful state. The
eczema spread all over his body. We had
to put mask or cloth over his face and
tie up his hands. Finally we gave him
Hoods Sarsaparilla and in a few months
he was entirely cured. Today he is a
healthy boy" Mrs. Inez Lewis, Barring,
Maine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood diseases
and builds up the system.
Get 1t today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called 0arsatabe.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

Whenever you have a pain think of
Hamlins Wizard Oil. For Headache,
Toothache, Earache, Stomach ache, and
many other painful ailments there is moth
ing better.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

Some men never succeed in putting
their best foot forward because they
are unable to decide which one it is
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

Giving other people the best of it
is a good investment. And besides
it may not cost you anything.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

If you wish beautiful, clear, white
clothes, use Red Cross Bag Blue. At all
good grocers.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20
When the World Was MAIDS.

When Lottie returned from her first
visit to Sunday school she was asked
what she had learned.
God made the world in six days.
and was arrested on the seventh day."
was her version of the lesson impart-
ed-Lippincott's.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

Mrs. wfnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamna-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, &c bottle
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

A man can't kick If his monument
is put-up job.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-10-20

A woman thinks a man is sensible
II he tells her that she is handsome.
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BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE

Send &c stamp for five samples of my very choic-
Gold Embossed Birthday. Flower and Motto
Post Cards: beautiful colors and loveliest designs.
Art Post Card Club. TJI Jackson St. Topeka. Kansas
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Where 1t Belonged.

Where 1t Belonged.
where are you going?"
ITO fetch some water, sorr."
What, in those disreputable trou-
sers7"
mo. sorr. in this ERE pail."-Lon-
don Opinion.
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SYNOPSIS.

1905, By The Associated sunday Magazines
Copyright 1870. By Ths Bobbs Merrill Company.