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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
His Christmas Mistake.

~ HE president of the cold storage
company pushed the button with
a glad smile on his face.
Enter the manager in response.
Mr.. Jackson, how many employees
have we at this house?''
Forty, SIR
And all good men?"
Every one of them
present each one of them with a
Christmas turkey and my compli-
ments"
Yes, sir
Mr.. Jackson retires, but is back
again fifteen minutes later.
''Wen?"
Not a man will accept of a bird,
sir"
80. Why. what can it mean?"
They say they have been in stor-
age a year
"Ah, I had forgotten. Hand out
those turkeys we received last week
and chuck the others back to wait
another year. They'll be even bet
ter for the public them"
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
- ~

- E was an old grey-headed man
#R with a benign countenance, and
as he entered the street car we
all noticed that he had little toy
lamb in his hand. It wasn't even
wrapped up in paper. The inference
son to whom that lamb was to be a
Santa Claus gift. It was touching
and tender, and the tears were al
most in the eyes of the man next to
him as he addressed the old man
with:
Il see you are going to play San
tar"
mo, I hain't." was snapped in re-
ply.
That toy there. thought it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
Before Another Christmas.
N oRTER- HOUSE steak may be
ten cents a pound.
Your taxes may come down.

ten cents pound.
Your taxes may come down.
You may get 1000 pounds for a ton
of coal.
That divorce you are looking for
may come.
The widow with farm may say
yes.
Cats may cease to run out nights.
The man who found your wallet
may return it.
The Joy riders may all be killed off.
Popcorn balls and peanuts may
take a drop.
You may get free hfty-cent lunch
with every glass of beer
The Canucks may come around to
Reciprocity.
The Mexicans may stop revolving.
We may have found out who is
who in China.
About fifty more aviators may have
come down with a plump.
We may have got that overcoat out
of pawn at last.
The mother-in-law may have learn
ed her lesson.
The trusts may have
But what's the use of talking? Eat
your Christmas dinner, man, and be
glad that you were not born a goat.
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
Beware of the Next One.

n H. turkey. don't you get too gay
Oh, gander hold thy smile;
" Oh, duck and pullet gurgle not,
But wisely wait awhile.
IT'S true the Christmas massacre
You have escaped all right;
And you are feeling cock-a-hoop,
And sitting good and tight.
But mind your eye, my feathered
friend,
AS warned, don't get too gay;
They didn't get your scalp this time,
But may on New Years Day
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
THE ANSWER.

Where does that Doll
tician get his pull7"
Kidder-"Xou seem to forget tia.
he was dentist in his youth"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
The Difference.

IN days of old when Christmas
came
I got a pocket knife;
I got q hobby horse to ride.
I got drum and fife.
And yes, got a pair of skates
To go upon the ice;
Also, a pair of mittens warm,
And cap of fur so nice.
One time I got dollar watch
1t had a merry tick;
Again I found a pistol there,
And scalping- knife so slick.
Oh, Santa Claus was good to me.
My stockings he did fill;
When I look back to those old days
It fairly makes me thrill.
I'm just as good and innocent
As I was long ago;
I believe in Santa Claus the same,
And tell the old boys so.
But things have changed, and grieved
am,
And I do sigh and pine,
I hung my stockings up last night
And lemon got in mine!
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
SHE WON'T GET 1T.
might be for a grandchild. .
"Weu. it hain,t."

might be for grandchild."
We'll, it hain't.''
Some one sent for it by you?"
mo. they didn't. 1 got it on my
own account. Men the old woman
had a fuss yesterday. I'm taking
this lamb home to stick under her
nose and say:
Sarah, look at thisl If you'd be-
haved yourself you'd have got it for
a Christmas present. But you had
to rear up on your hind-legs and pick
a fuss with me, and now"
Now what?'' asked the other.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
SURE THING.

The Poet-'Do you never have
soulful warnings which you long to
convey in words. but cannot7"
The Actor-"Yes. I was once dead
anxious tc send home for money, but
didn't have the price OF a telegram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
LUCKY MAN.

So you have given your wife a
Christmas present consisting Of a $3.50
set of furs? What has she given
you?
Her promise not to get anything
for me that I'll have to pay for in
January.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25

Wifey-Henry, what were you con-
versing with the ashman about7
Hubby-Why. Helen. 1 was trying
to coax him to smoke those cigars
you gave me for a Christmas pres
ent.
Wifey-cail him back. Henry7
Hubby-Ah. you would like to sec
him take the cigars?
Wifey-No, I want him to take
some perfume to his wife-you know,
dear, the perfume you selected Tor
my Christmas gift.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25

I'm throw it on the floor and jump
on it with ha!-and I'll crush It to
pieces-and revenge will be mine
and Sarah may bawl and squall and
be dinged to her"
JOE KERR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-25
HER OFFER.

Mr.. Slimpurse-"We must econo-
raize Suppose that you try your hand
at making your own clothes"
Mrs. Slimpurse-"De Dearest, I could
not do that. Suppose begin by try
ing to make yours"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
CITY NEWS.
Boy Scout shoes in green at N

Boy Scout shoes in green at Mil
ler's.
There will be golf tournament
at the Keokuk Country Club Saturday
afternoon. The play will be handicap
over nine hole for a prize. A large
entry is expected. This will be a
tournament in which all players may
participate with equal chance of win
ming the honors.
Vac pts, s1.o0; qts., s1.75. Horna-
days
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Baker leave
Keokuk tomorrow for an extended trip
abroad They will first visit England
Ireland and Scotland and will then
tour through the countries of Norway
Sweden and Russia.
TIL, body bearers at the funeral
of Charles Johnson, who vas buried
at Montrose yesterday, were Messrs
Wahrer, Jameson, Wilcox, Reed. Stan
wood and Hancock of Montrose; the
honorary pail bearers were H. c
Bode A. c. Larson, Jacob Frank. Will
Lowitz, Dr. F. B. Dorsey and J. G
Erdman
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
SANE FOURTH FOR
KEOKUK THIS YEAR
Statement From Mayor Elder Regard
ing the Use of Noise
Makers.

Mayor Elder has issued the follow
ing statement: 9
The city of Keokuk has an ordi-
nance in force prohibiting the dis
charging of fire arms, or the burning
of fire works, etc.
Last year the city council made no
effort to enforce this ordinance, there's
by giving the dealers the opportunity
of disposing of any fireworks they
might have ordered or had on hand
Due notice was given to all deaers
that the setting off of fireworks would
be prohibited for the future.
In view of the exceeding dry wealth
err we are having, the liability of fire
and the dangers therefrom, and on &C
count of the great danger to our
youth from wounds and burns result
ing from fireworks, | earnestly solicit
/ the cooperation of our citizens to the
end that all fire works. discharging OF
fire arms, etc, be dispensed within the
celebration of July 4th.
The police department will be in
structed to enforce the ordinance
found on page 253, Sec. 30S, of oul
/ ordinances, on and after this date
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
A Pertec. Shampoo.

May be obtained by using Meritol
Shampoo Paste. This prescription
is highly recommended as an in
MIGRATING scalp cleanser and dand-
ruff remover.
1t is delicately perfumed and i'm
parts its soothing properties to the
scalp and leaves a refreshed feeling.
Makes the hair soft and pliable and
gives it fluffy, silky effect.
Has all the qualities requisite in a
prescription fos high grade Sham
poo Paste. 4 fair trial will convince
you that Meritol Shampoo Paste is
unequaled.
Manufactured and guaranteed by
American Drug & Press Association
City Drug Store, local representatives
For tired, aching, swollen feet, Mer
itol Foot Powder. City Drug Store.
Meritol Chocolate Granules, prod
uct of the American Drug and Press
! Association, are positively without ar
equal as a bowel regulator. They d.
! the work without the slightest evi
effect Try them once and you will
never be without them. City Drus
| Store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
Action Taken in District Court Today
and Building at No. II
South Third Street
Is Hit.
TIME FOR HEARING SET
Matter VIII Be Brought Before Judge
Henry Bank Next Thursday
Mornlne-officers Make
Affidavlts.

Another Keokuk saloon may be put
out of business. Today in the dis
trict court an injunction was asked
against Theodore Hultz, John Wheat
ley and George Witch as owners
of tn ebuilding at No. II South Third
street. The application was filed by
Assistant Attorney McManus and in
support of it were affidavits from
Chief of Police Schevers, Officers
Pearson, Conn, Fuqua and Freeman.
Judge Henry Bank, Jr., has set Thurs
day, June 80, 10 a. M. for hearing
the injunction petition.
If temporary injunction is finally
obtained it means that the saloon,
which is situated on the alley, viii
be closed, and the upstairs rooms
barred to. liquor traffic.
The affidavits made by the officers
tell the story of Saturday nights raid
1t is also stated that there is door
in the rear of the saloon which has
la spring lock and is not barred up
as provided for by law.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23

the architect Paul Plume has the
contract for the stone, brick and con
crete work.
Miss Lottie Mckee, daughter of
Mrs M. E. Mckee OF Warsaw, and
Mr.. John Miller of Fountain Green,
but recently removed here, were unit
ed in marriage on Wednesday even
ing, June p, in the parlors of the
Presbyterian church by Rev. j. M
Thompson, the pastor
Miss Mckee has long been most
successful teacher in Warsaw schools
and is lady of many qualities of mind
and heart that endear her to- hosts OF
friends, who rejoice in her new-found
happiness. MIR. Miller comes among
us highly endorsed, and will be vel
come addition to our citizenship; he
recently purchased the Thos. Link
transfer business.
steeple jack has been engaged by
the city to paint the water tower.
The total valuation of Warsaw s
real estate is s1,693,53 and she pays
taxes s564.513 at the rate of SO cents
on the dollar.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
Worlds Copyright Laws.

A writer in the London Chronicle,
discussing copyright laws, says that
Mexico, Venezuela and Guatemala are
the only countries where authors en-
JOY the privilege of perpetual copy
right This is worth something in
Mexico, where there is fairly large
reading public, but Is of little or no
value in the other two countries.
Spain is the most generous of Euro
pean countries toward its authors.
Copyright there lasts for so years
after the authors death. In France
the term is 80 years, and In Germany,
where no copyright law existed until
1870 it is 80 years. in the United
States adds the Chronicle, copy
right lasts for % years after publica.
ton. and this is extended to AZ years
If the author or his widow or children
are alive at the expiration of the
term. end that is the country of pen
sions!'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
FRIENDS TRIBUTE
TO MARTIN FOLEY
Was Honorable, Big Hearted, Whole
SouIed Fellow, Faithful to
His Friends.
To the Editor Of The Gate City:

To the Editor of The Gate City:
Death, the great transformer, is al
ways fruitful of thought and lingering
memories When We behold the cold
and lifeless body of friends who but
yesterday was among lis in all the
naturalness and vigor of life, 1t is
not strange that memory should direct
us again to the many graces and vir-
tues of which we took small notice
In life, yet whick, in death are en-
phasized and revived.
Away off from his native hills and
beloved .Keokuk Martin Foley died the
other day. Like thousand others
who pursue the even tenor OF their
way in obscurity. his death was
chronicled in brief dispatch. and
he was buried today from ST Peters.
There was nothing for comment in
his death; there had been nothing in
his life greatly to interest folks. Just
an ordinary, honorable, big hearted,
whole-souled fellow was gathered to
his fathers, and that happens every
day in thousand places unnoticed
and unheralded
OF all of the boons vouchsafed to
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
ELECTRIC ROAD
MEETING TODAY
Illinois and keokuk and Fort Madison
Interurban Promoters Gathered
At Commercial
Club.
WESTINGHOUSE REPORTS
at the Y. NJ. G. A. mems meeting
Quincy-Niota Line.-Ft. Madison
Men Are
Active.

A meeting Of the temporary organic
alton known as the Interurban Rail
road company, comprised of Keokuk.
Quincy, Fort Madison, Warsaw, Ham
ilton, Carthage, Nauvoo, Niota and
smaller towns in western Illinois was
held this afternoon at o'clock in the
Commercial Club rooms.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, H. F. Da.Son of Quin-
cy and it was the purIGse of the meet
ing to form a permanent organization
and stock company to construct an
electric interurban line between the
towns named and connecting them
An exhaustive account of findings
made by the Westinghouse Electric
Co, which examined the situation of
interurbans in this section through it's
experts, was referred to by the chair
man of the meeting The Westing
house people have reported that it will
take million and half dollars to
build road from Quincy to Niota. R.
A. Hall and H. S. Payne of Fort
Madison are at present working to Sc
cure funds to connect with this route,
which is now an assured project. &C
cording to those present at today's
meeting. Last night Messrs. Hall and
Payne had succeeded in raising $15,-
| 900 in subscriptions for construction
of the road connecting Fort Madison
with Niota.
N. D. Pound, the promoter from Chi.
cage, was not present at today's meet
ing.
Those who attended the interurban
meeting were: Jno Cruikshank, n
C. Dachrath, H. F. Stempel and T. P
Hollowell of Fort Madison; Free
Salm, secretary, Jacob Fischer Geo
Hart. Nauvoo;. Judge d. E. Mack
Carthage; Chas. Albers, Warsaw; D
B. Hamill. j. B. We'll, Wells M. Irwin
Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23

man true friend Is perhaps the
greatest. 1t is strange and yet fact
that the majority have not the quail
ties that make for true friendship
True friendship causes to live, in fact
is never born in the heart where
suspicion dwells and selfishness
abides. Perhaps therein lies the
scarcity of friends.
Nearly fifty years of knocking
around this old world has given me a
great insight into men and have had
friends in every walk of life, men of
influence and power have numbered
as my friends, but none shall prize
more truly that that of Red" Foley
he was true friend, one who would
give up his last penny if you were in
need, and would stay with you to the
last if you were in trouble.
His life, while it stirred no ripple
upon the vast and surging sea of life,
was not in vain, for it was a lesson
In true and faithful friendship.
This is but the homely tribute of
a liicHu WllO prayed Will Hill DIS d
boy, and knew him we'll as he grew
into manhood and journed toward
life's twilight. 1t is not labored
eulogy that seeks to gloss over faults
with the charity of sorrow. Martin Fo-
ley was not faultless, for he was hui
man and it is human to err. His
faults were so much lesser than mine
that of them | have nothing to say
/ but his virtues were so infinitely great.
er than mine that of them | would
speak.
His better qualities that made men
trust and honor him were SO prepond
Grating IN his life that they CROWD
out of the mind all other memories
He took life and it's responsibilities
seriously. His sudden death, coming
as it did in the full maturity of life
spreads pail of sorrow over those
whose friend he was and who knew
him best. His life gave offense to NJ
man, blu. gave comfort to many.
A FRIEND.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
|H|s DEFINITION
OF SOCIALISM.
Eoceful Address Delivered at District
Court Room Last Evening by
James Collins OF
Chicago.
UNION MEN PRESENT
Was Here Under Auspices of Local
Socialist Party, But Talk Greatly
interests Laborlns
People.

Socialism means that each must
receive the full social value of his toll,
less the running expense of the insti-
tutions of the country. Each must
nay his part 1t means to liberate
the women and children who work in
the factories, who die by tuberculosis,
and place them In the home, school
and Fairgrounds.
John M Collins. socialist, of Chi
cago, gave the above definition of
socialism in the district court room be-
fore fair sized audience last even
ing. Mr.. Collins was brought here
under the auspices of the local social
list party and was sent by the state
office, which has had the speaker in
Iowa for the past three months. Chair
man of the meeting was DR.. S. M.
Castor.
In opening his address, Speaker
Collins gave description of the So
cialists as they have been pictured
with long hair and daggers, contrast
ing it to the present standing of the
socialists, who are now regarded as
ordinary people The working of the
party was explained. No corporations
donate to it and the support comes
from the due paying system.
In sarcasm he spoke of the liberality
Of the other two leading parties. They
are liberal to the working man-be-
fore an election. The socialist party
is for the working people all of the
time Lectures are arranged and in
teresting and instructive literature is
distributed among the people. The
scope, taking in Japan. England,
France and many other foreign coun-
tries in addition to our own.
The speaker told of the changes
which have been brought about by the
trade unions. He cited transforms
lions that have taken place in the
working mans condition in both Eng
land and the United States. The
union fights the battle otis own and
of the unorganized. But 1t loses pow
er in one direction, and that is when
they fail to cooperate and work to
gether. Political power must be used
AMI the battle faced in political man
ner.
Mr. Collins referred to the Nc
Namara, Meyer and Nebs affairs The
first one he characterized as frame
up against the Structural Iron work
ers; the second as frame-up agains
the Western Federation of Miners
and the third as a frame-up agains
the A. r. U.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
Where Eyeythino's Best,


There where the fresh breezes reach
every tired nerve and the star-lit
dome of the zenith looks down upon
comfortable home of clean, whole
some amusement, one of the most de-
lightful programs full of life end;
Qualification was presented at the Air
dome last evening" the big nature
theatre.
Happy Murphy led off and to say he
made a home run is too mild In
modern parlance. Happy has line
of dope up his sleeve that dashes
cold water over the blues like a
breaker over a wrecked ship in the
blue Happy Murphy is fat, funny
comedian. You want to see him. To
night is your opportunity golden.
Flo and Frank Whitman who aren't
really half as cross as their startling
act opens up and presents them to be,
have burlesque on married life that
| is prize winner. Mrs. Whitman
steps it off" in a lively fashion and
| the song hits of the married pair are
enjoyable
Love thy neighbor as thyself, but
leave his wife alone, isn't the way
Scripture says it, but Harvey Hull
brings the quotation into this song
that makes a new resolve here and
there no doubt, where ever the shoe
fits. Baby Rose" Harveys illustrated
song is tuneful dream and beauti
full
The Lucky Card, and BILLY il
Trouble" are the censured picture
titles. They are good.
/ Take the wife, the youngsters, the
zone best bet or if you can't find any
better company than yourself, take
thou to the naturally cooled Air
dome.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
CRAWFORD ESTATE
AT PUBLIC SALE
Will be Sold by Master In chancery
on the 9th Day Of July at
Warsaw, III.

WARSAW, H., June 23-The Elks
of Warsaw held their annual picnic
yesterday at Lima Lake, and report
an enjoyable time in spite of the heat
The Crawford estate, two miles
southeast of town. comprising $50
acres with commodious brick resi-
dence, will be sold by master in chanc.
cry on July 8, at 2 p. m. in front of
Hill Dodge & Co.'S bank, corner 9Th
and Main streets. Previous sale did
not hold good
Albert Colson has installed two Ma
ton cash registers in his bakery and
restaurant.
Edgar Hamburger had an elegant
lavatory placed In his barber shop re-
Gently.
Workmen began on Monday last
tearing down tie old Lutheran school
building preparatory to the erection
of the new $4,000 school and assem-
bly, hall It will Sc completed BY
September John thinner - Pekin is
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
CITY NEWS.

We still have some of those $500
tan welt blu oxfords for ladies at 50.
Miller's.
Impossible and improbable as it
sounds, there actually was little
shower of rain this afternoon, the first
one for many a day and not enough
to do any good.
Petitions for divorce were filed in
the district court by Mary Lemaster
against J.. H. Lemaster and M. w.
Prosser against Beta Prossel.
Edgar Smyser will be the speaker
at the Y. NJ. C. A. mems meeting
Sunday afternoon. He has been stor.
ing up something good for the men
who attend these meetings and large
attendance is desired and expected
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
PERSONALS.

Postmaster Thos. Hollowell of Fort
Madison was in the city today attend.
ing the interurban meeting.
Miss Minnie Myers of Omaha is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Myers.
NJ. c. o. Simpson, son of D. D.
Simpson, is home from Ames, Iowa
where he has been attending schoo;
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hummert and
son Joseph, of Quincy, H., are visiting
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F.
Remand. Mr.. Hummert is one of the
prominent shoe dealers of Quincy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
LATE AFTERNOON
PRESS BULLETINS
by the United Press.]

CHICO, Cal, June 23.-Robbers
looted the safe of the Sterling City
bank near here and escaped with s :
600 in cash Officers are in pursuit.
SALT LAKE CITY, June ga
party of eight. including four girls,
three men and boy, headed by JOS
eph Nelson, president of the Salt
Lake & Los Angeles railroad, were
caught in terrific storm % miles out
on Great Salt Lake and it is feared
they have either been drowned or
stranded on some barren island with
out food or water.
CHICAGO, June 23.-Fourteen sec
retares of lumbermen's associations
throughout the west were indicted this
afternoon by the federal special grand
Jury on two counts charging criminal
conspiracy in restraint of trade.
Among them are e. E. Hall of Lin
coin, Neb., C. Scarea of Mooresville,
Ind, H. H. Hemenway of Denver,
Colo, II. II. Adams Of Chillicothe,
Ohio. B. N. Hayward of Columbus,
Ohio, A. L. Porter, Spokane, Wash,
A, C. Richter of Pittsburg. Three OF
the secretaries of these organizations
we're not indicted but were allowed to
have immunity baths by reason OF
their testimony.
CHICAGO, June 23.-l-ederal Judge
Lands hurriedly adjourned court to
day and hurried to his summer home in
Michigan. His physical condition is
considered critical by his friends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
$780,:
Married by Justice Burrows

Married by Justice Burrows.
Mr.. Joseph P. La Mier of Seaton,
Ill, and Miss Margaret Kepler OF
Pennington, Iowa, were married in
the clerks office of the district court
by Justice James S. Burrows this at
ternoon. Following the ceremony tbs
couple went to Seaton, where they
will reside.