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Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
INCA DITCH BEGINS.

Lotus & Skidmorc, contractors on
the Inca ditch, are putting to work
many men and teams and they have
a half mile of the ditch built, after
something like two weeks work. The
ditch now built is eighteen feet on the
bottom and about six feet deep. The
contractors, it is said, have failed in
their effort to get big steam shovel
into this country. The narrow gauge
cars Of the railroad pass through
many narrow snowsheds and tunnels
with sharp cu-ves between Alamosa
and Durango, so that the delivery of
the steam shovel was refused, accord
ing to report here. In any event the
employment of men and teams instead
of piece of machinery will be bet
ter for the country in the way of con-
sumption of food and distribution of
much money here, and it is said that
that the constant tramping of teams
oil new ditch bank make n more sta
Bile bank than if n steam shovel is
used.
The first FIVE miles of the Inca
ditch, which is what tine Loftas &
Skidmore contract embraces, is side
hill work with few short tunnels and
some rock work. After this five miles
the ditch rises until it gets in dirt
for miles down the Animas valley,
till it is behind the first series of low
hills when it gets opposite Aztec.
Thus the construction cost will be min
imized after the first five miles.-San
Juan Index.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
BEGIN FoRTIFYING CANAL.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Under
the direction Of Chief Engineer Goe-
thals, who is digging the canal, work
on the Panama Notifications were be-
gun on the isthmus today. The pre-
liminary surveys for the sites of the
batteries have already been made. Col
onel Goethals expects to have the for
tification ready for use at the time
he formally turns the canal over to
the government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
THE GIERSDORF ORCHESTRA,
BAND AND CONCERT co.

The Giersdorf company appearing
next Thursday evening in Red Men
hall furnish delightful entertain
ment, sufficiently varied to suit all
tastes. The instruments used in the
evenings performance are: from
bone, three cornets, trap drum, saxa-
phone, cello, violin, bass drum, tri-
angle, euphonium, orchestra bells, tu-
ba, five hum hum instruments, and
four other separate instruments used
only in specialties.
A sample program is given below:
PART l.
March-Attention.. Laurendeau
Overture-Living Pictures .Dalbey
Vocal solo-Eventide .-....-... Fairfield
Miss Anna and Miss Myrtle
Violin and cello duette, band ac-
compartment Meditation.
Morrison
Prof. Giersdorf and Miss Anna
March-Wedding Feast .-......-..Taylor
Popular Melody-Combinat Vocal
and Instrumental
Child Readings ..--.-..--.-.----.----- Selected
Baby Rachel
Gentry's Triumphal March.-.Jewell
PART III.
Reading-Der Dog and De Lobster
Miss Elvira
A Hum Hum Musical Novelty.
Five Children
A Five Minute Speech on Woman's
Right's-(Humorous)
Mrs. Giersdorf
Cornet duet-Pretty Bessie.
Pantomine-Holy City.
Baby Rachel in thirty-four poses
Solo by Miss Anna and Band Accom-
paniment.
Vocal and Instrumental.
Ye Old Time Quartette.
Tuba bass solo-Coming Through
the Rye ..........-....-..-..-.-.--------.P Pepper
Master Paul
Serenade-Cupius Charms Miller
Overture-The Mystic Maze .Dalbey
March-Pretoria -.....-.....--..Laurendeau
Intermission (three minutes)
The Battle Duration Is minutes).
The entire company appears in
Marches, Overtures, Serenade and
Battle.
From present Indications there will
be crowded house when the curtain
goes up next Thursday evening, SO
get your tickets early. Seats may be
reserved Wednesday morning at 8
o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
CLASS DAY EXERCISES AT YALE

NEW HAVEN, Conn, June 19~-
Glass day at Yale university today
proved to be one Of the most interest
ing and delightful celebrations seen
here in years. Each Of the four de-
MISUNDERSTANDING. scientific, law
and medicine-conducted services
closely following the program which
custom has established as most be-
fitting for the occasion. At the law
school the address to the graduates
was delivered by Attorney General
Wickersham.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
MIKE MORAN SUFFERS
STROKE OF PARALYSIS

Yesterday afternoon between and
L o'clock, Mike Moran, who has been
resident of this section for the past
twenty-five or thirty years, was sud-
denly stricken with paralysis, while
visiting at the home of friend on
Sixth avenue. DR.. Robbins was call
ed and the sufferer removed to Mer-
cy hospital. The entire right side is
paralyzed and his tongue is so badly
swollen that he is unable to talk. He
is said to be about 65 years of age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
LUNCHEON IN WESTMINSTER.

LONDON, June 9.-The representa-
tives Of the Dominion parliaments
who are here for the coronation were
formally welcomed At . luncheon Civ
en- in Westminster hall today. The
function attracted many persons Of
distinction. Lord Roseberry presided
and the speakers included Prime Min
lister Balfour and Sir Wilfrid Laurier
ard otAsr Il ~ colonial prsaisrs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
DIAZ ARRIVES IN SPAIN
A BROKEN DOWN MAN

CORUNA, Spain, Juno 19.-Phyd-
cally enfeebled and sick at heart, Cen
eral Porfrio Diaz, an exile from ths
republic Of which he was the chlsf
builder, At last has yielded to the In
pulse for self-defense. In . fornAl
statement he justified his adminie1PA-
ton as president Of Mexico and re-
preached his eountrymsn for insfaH-
tude.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
KILLED BY SWEETHEART FOR
WEARING A HAREM SKIRT

BUCHAREST. June 19.--Maddened
at the defiance of his fiancee in wear
ing harem skirt against his wishes,
Signal Jovanesco shot and killed the
girl today. She was Vassilix Monroi,
and one of the prettiest girls of the
city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
'It is true" he said, "the railroads |

ut is true" he said, 'the railroads
have suffered by paralysis of traffic
by the destruction Of their branches
and during May alone the loss in earn
ings were more than two million pc
sos when compared with May Of last
year, yet the financial condition is
such that there will be no difficulty
in meeting the interest on the bonds"
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
CONSTITUTION FOR PORTUGAL.

LISBON, June 19.-The constituent
assembly, which has been intrusted
with the tn TX Of framing constitu-
ton for the republic Of Portugal, met
today and formally organized.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22
NATIONAL RAILWAYS OF MEX
ICO TO PAY USUAL DIVIDENL

CITY OF MEXICO, June 19.-Not-
withstanding losses incurred by the
National Railways Of Mexico as re-
suit Of the revolution, dividend Of
4 per cent on preferred stock will
be paid as usual, said Ernesto Madero,
the new minister Of finance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1911-06-22

ing deliberately entertained. Today
the parliamentary visitors, nearly all
of whom are accompanied by their
wives and families, became the guests
of the nation and during the ensuing
three weeks they will be entertained
as such. Tonight they dine at the
Waldorf Hotel and tomorrow evening
they will be the guests of the Royal
Automobile Club at supper and re-
ception. The formal luncheon of well
come will take place in Westminster
Hall Monday.
The police are taking the most
elaborate precautions to prevent pan
les or other catastrophes on the days
of the big parades. The possibility OF
fire in some of the mammoth grand
stands along the route has been given
the utmost consideration. Almost
everywhere are hand grenades galore
while fire extinguishers are freely
distributed about. 1t is probable that
the police will follow the same plar
adopted at the last coronation Of er.
Getting strong barriers at the converg
ing streets SO as to prevent any en-
ormous crush of people. The entir,
route Of the professions will be linet
with soldiers. The usual calculation
for lining streets with soldiers il 10,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

big and little, for many miles up and
down the river, as is shown by the
activity of most river cities at the
present time in raising funds to pro-
cure new industries. Keokuk, Ham
ilton, Quincy, Fort Madison, Han
nibal and other cities have awakened
to the Importance of taking advant-
age of the situation. Burlington as
vet hasn't gotten down to real bust
ness on the proposition. but will with
in the next very short while. as the
Commercial Exchange will no DOUBT
soon issue call for meeting to con-
slider ways and means to secure mon
les for attracting attention to our adj
vantages as manufacturing and ship
ping point Burlington is today one
of the important wholesale, Industrial
and railroad centers in this part OF
the country, but she now has an op-
nortunitv to forge ahead with wonder
full strides by reason of being located
at the very door of this cheap power
and it only remains for US to get TO
eether" at once and secure our snare
( of the good things in store for us ant
I the other live towns hereabouts.
1 Truly we have cause for congratu
| lation.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
A Residence City Of
Great Natural Beauty

Keokuk, the Gate City Of the great
northwest, has long been noted for its
healthful location, it's happy and con-
tented people and the proverbial hos
pitality of it's citizens. Those who seek
a city in which the predominating fea-
ture is the home will become residents
of Keokuk and enjoy happiness and
contentment with the other pleased
citizens.
Excellent schools, taught by expert
enced and practical teachers, dot the
hills upon which the city is built, tow
ering monuments to the intelligence
and mental progress of the people.
They are beacon light to many a
wandering husband and father seeking
permanent asiding place, as he
pauses upon the threshold of the city,
and views the advantages to be de-
! rived as a place of residence for his
! wife and little ones, for the time left
/, in some distant town, while he seeks
to better his condition and those OF
the loved ones anxiously waiting t.
| join him.
| No city In the country the size o
Keokuk, or even much larger can poin
to as many and to such uniformity IL
the elegance of it's church buildings
whose painted or crossed steeple
point heavenward from all parts of TIT
city. 1t is In fact city of churche
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

who have heard about the big dam
and wanted to see it. Their version
told in the home towns has brought
thousands of others and this vista
ton of the multitudes will continue
not only during the progress OF con-
struction but for all time, as the Mis-
sissippi River Power Co. dam at keo-
kuk will be one of the wonders OF
the world.
keokuk Is Ready.
When the power is ready for COM
mercial use Keokuk will be ready to
use it and on a much larger scale
than at present. The commercial &C
tivities of the city are already in ac'
ton under the direction of the keo-
kuk Industrial Association and fac,
tories will be located as speedily as
| is practical with the development OF
! the power A fund of approximately
| sGO.u00 has been subscribed by the
citizens who are determined to make
Greater Keokuk. The municipalitJ
under recent law has ayailed ltsel1
of publicity department and viii
1 work in conjunction with the Indus
trial Association. Keo,1uk IS awake
| to the change to come and within
1.-THE next few years the population
will double and she ' Ill become no
only leading city in Iowa but one o
the foremost industrial centers in thu
Mississippi Valley.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

as we'll as of school houses,
1t Is picturesque city, with as many
attractive features to please the eye
as Isl found in some OF the famous
places drawing thousands OF people
each season. 1t Is fall of historical
and legendary lore and would make
wonderful volume. But the land
which gave these stories origin is
passing away, the old surrendering to
the new, and now long stretches OF
macademized and brick-paved streets
are shaded with handsome, shapely
trees from one end to the other. Much
Of this growth Of trees has been
brought about by the public spirited
! citizens, in their love of the beautiful.
during the past twenty-five years. And
this habit has grown with each sue
ceeding year and is still growing.
In the matter of modern residences
no city has improved more rapidly in
| the past few years. In this feature
/ the old is truly giving away to the
new. Beautifully situated upon the
| bluffs and looking over the canal and
the broad Mississippi, some of the
finest landscapes are Waved which
would tempt the pencil OF the most
i enthusiastic and skilled artist With
a fine natural drainage and splendid
system OF sewerage and an atmos-
phere as pure and balmy as the most
favored health resort Keokuk stands
pre-eminently, home city
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
GREAT MISSISSIPPI RIVER
POWER DAM At KEOKUK, IOWA
Three Views Showing Progress of Work the Illinois Side
Near Hamilton, Where the First Construction
Work Was Started.
Dam Reaching Out into the River and Before July 1913
Will Connect With the Power House the Iowa Side.

gress along thu, line, as at the present
writing the work is fully seven weeks
ahead of schedule.
The people Of this section have been
slow to recognize the real significance
of this big water power, but from now
on there will be real scrap among the
cities and towns within easily acces-
sible distance of the dam in the mat
ter of securing additional manufactur.
ing industries to consume this CHEAP
power. and when the time rolls
around early in 1913 for turning or
the same, there will have ensued re
newed industrial life all along the
line, and great will be the encomiums
of praise handed out to the Missis
sippi River Power Company for hav
ing given us the courage to go ahead
instead of standing still. This dan
means much to every municipality
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

This Issue OF The Daily Gate City
contains several pages about the Mis-
sissippi River Power Co. dam that is
to span the Mississippi river at Keo-
kuk. connecting with Hamilton on the
Illinois side, but no amount OF read
Ing can give the proper idea to the
public OF the magnitude Of this stu
nenduous undertaking, which is the
largest of It's kind on the western
hemisphere, excepting the Panama
canal. 1t must be seen to be appre.
ciated and already several hundred
thousand visitors have visited the
sites and inspected the gigantic work
that has for Its ultimate purpose the
development OF two hundred thous
and electrical horse power which will
turn the wheels of industry not only
for Keokuk and Hamilton but fol
other cities in the Mississippi valley
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
Cause for conaratuIatlon.

Hamilton has cause for congratula-
ton and so has every city and town
situated between Burlington and St
Louis, because OF the new certainty
of the completion OF the great water
power plant at Keokuk. The Burling-
ton Hawk-Eye in recent issue says
NO one thing could have happened
to the people along the river within
the scope of territory named that
could possibly prove OF more hene-
fetal results than the coming of Hugh
l.. Cooper and his indefatigable de
termination to build that dam at heo
kuk, comparatively a few miles south
of Burlington.
We are glad he came and aroused
us to increased activity in upbuild
Ing this particularly fortunate section
of the great middle west, and we are
more than pleased that there is no"
not the slightest indication but wha
the tremendous undertaking, in which
the immense sum of twenty-five mil
lion dollars will be expended, is to 81
brought to successful issue even be
fore the time set for turning on thi
great and cheap powerfully I, 1918
for such wonderful strides have heel
made in the preparatory work tina
the erection Of permanent work |
now at hand. The close Of the presen
summer will show exceptional pre-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
Recognizing its Importance.

Not only Burlington but all cities
along the Mississippi river appreciate
the advantages that will accure to the
valley by reason of the water power
and Keokuk of all is the
most fortunate in that the power is
developed at our very door and the
construction force is making rapid
progress. That Keokuk will feel the
commercial affect of this great en-
terprise is already apparent The city
has begun to change already in its
commercial attitude and there is ar
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
Visitors by the Thousands.

The present summer has witnessed
the influx Of thousands Of visitors
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

alertness which is indicative OF con-
tinued enlargement. The building Of
the dam is attracting the attention
of men of large financial resources
and by the time the power is ready for
sale these men will make it point
to see that some of their cash is act
i've in this community
Rapid Development.
1t is amazing how rapidly the work
of building the dam Is progressing
and shows the character of the men
at the head OF the various depart
ments. Approximately a million dol
lars was expended in assembling a
plant that was efficient to produce the
quick results that the past few months
have shown. When the various plants
were III working order 1t was but
simple matter of mechanical opera
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

not the
es." said
of small
Q have
of feed
emit they F
pc. The
and are
Resulting
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
The Thinker.

The Thinker.
You can usually tell thinker by
the things that make him SILENT
Life,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

Hamilton has responded quickly to
the new condition and that little city
has been keeping pace with the Inn
proved conditions caused by the power
enterprise and her business men haze
met new questions and new require
|ments with promptness and capa-
bility that indicates larger matters
will not want for competent atten'
ton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

o t dm
esmd the to
use m
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
His habit.

The man who bets on sure thing
likes to tell about how willing he Is
to take chance.-Atchison Globe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

ton to get the results which the
chief engineer wanted. The latest
mechanical appliances are in use and
under skillful operators visitors mar
vel over the progress that is being
made. The work of building the dam
proper, excavating for the power
house, rebuilding the %" tracks, put
ting in the new lock and dry docks is
all going forward at the same time
and without interruption. Every piece
of work is assigned to competent
workmen and before July 1, 1913, cleo
trical energy will be at the disposal
OF mankind for various uses and what
has been dream of half a century
/ will be a reality and commercial
asset now beyond the computation OF
Mississippi valley communities.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31
Harmonious Action.

One of the most gratifying features
about the entire proceedings of this
biz undertaking has been the hearty
cooperation on the part Of the water
power people with the several com
munities which are most closely iden-
titled with the enterprise. The men
who have charge of the water power
interests in Keolluk have all along
manifested a broad and liberal spirit
and have co-operated with this city in
all matters that have been submitted.
1t has been pleasure to deal with
them They evince at all times sin
cere interest in the future welfare OF
the cities which are likely to be serv-
ed with electricity and their broad and
fair policies have made them friends
not only in Keokuk but in all the
cities along the river.
\yi,i4o.. la, &ba Thaue,ndo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-08-31

Said II.
s we de-
Ely with
him, as
b as lief
es. Nor
much
gently
pest and
wind Of
I'D beges
give It
90 tame
ready.
Ellsworth American., 1911-03-01
STATE OF nArnE.

HANCOCK ss.-At . probate court held e.
Ellsworth. in and for said county Of Hancock,
on the i4,h day Of February. In the year a.
our Lord one thousand nine hundred ana
eleven. (Adjourned session.)
CERTAIN instrument purpOrting to -
"A copy Of the last will and testament se
CLIFFORD BRIDGHAM. late OF MILTON.
In the county Of Norfolk, and Commonweafth
Of NJ ,ss4chusetts, deceased and Of the pro-
bate thereof IN said Commonwealth Of Ma%-
sschuse,ts duly authenticated. having been.
p esented TO the Judge Of probate for our sale
ALLOW ed. 6led and recorded In the D. obate
court OF our said county Of Hancock.
Ordered. That notice thereof be given -
all persons ed therein, BY publisniue
= copy Of this orner three weeks success ivolT
in. the ellsworth American, . newspapSe
printed at Ellsworth in said county OF Ham
ock, prior o the seventh day Of n rch. =. 4.
i9t that they may appear at . probate courH.
hen TO be held at Ellsw ,rth. in and for .iA
coun Of Hancock, at ten O'Clock in the fore.
,oon, and show cause, IL any they have.
gainst the same.
iEROME H. KNOWLES. Judge Of Probate.
true copy OF the original order. -
Attest:-T. r. NAaoAsy, Registee>
Ellsworth American., 1911-03-01
WINTER HARBoR.

Rev. E. 8. Drew was at Cherryfield Mon
day.
Alfred Merchant and wife are visiting
relatives At Miibridge.
Fred L. Young, who has been employed
in New York, 10 home.
Alphonso Wiley, who has been work.
ing 10 Chefryfield, 10 home.
An interesting basket ball game between
the Winter Harbor high and Sullivan high
resulted in score of 80 to p in favor OF the
visiting team.
Mrs. Elwood Sargent and Frank A..
Turner were called to Mnbridge Thursday
to attend the funeral Of their father, Mr..
Turner.
The ninth grade Of the Winter Harbor
grammar school gave an entertainment at
the high school building Saturday even
ing. Proceeds about ia, to be used for
graduation expenses. The pupils and the
teacher, Miss Breta M. Haskell, deserve
much praise.
Feb. q. E.
Ellsworth American., 1911-03-01
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

WHEREAs Kate M. Hanson, Of Boets.x
w county OF Suffolk, Commonwealth d
N Massachusetts,, by her INC rtgage deed dated
March l8, q. d 1901. and recorded In Hancock
county. Maine re gistry Of deeds In book ~
page AL, conveyed to Winifred L. Hanson. then
Of the city. county and State II Ne y York. now
Of said Boston. q certain lot or parcel Of lana
with the buildings thereon standing situate
In Oiland. Hancock county, Maine, an1
bounded and described as follows. TO wit: Be-
ginning 81 the southwest corner Of the home
stead lot Of the late John A. Buck and run
ming thence south l2o w. four rods II II Ks ~
land formerly Of Oliver B. Tro i; thence "
said Trott land 8. so E. rods and one lnkS.
thence southwest following sal Trotts land
one rod one half link to . stake; thence Q.
Ho e. by lands formerly OF Dud ey Grindl0
and Sarah H. Saunders rods and II links -
the county road; thence By said county yoAl
northe rly rods to the aforementioned Buck
land; thence by the said Buck land to tAa
first me ntioned bounds. Being the same
premises conveyed to said Kate n Hansoae
by deed recor ed in the Hancock registry d
deeds, vol III, page 522. and whereas the con-
dition Of said mortgage has been Aid now 70
m sins broken, now therefore by reason Of the
breach Of the condition thereof claim .
foreclosure Of said mortgage.
WINIFRRD L. HANaoN,
By r. Fl. Smith, her attorneys
Bucksport. Me-, Feb. 9, 1911.
Ellsworth American., 1911-03-01

.sSkiddoo, kiddo," yelled the little Bos-
ton boy. "What does Waldo mesn?" in
ouired his aunt. at is evidently some
foreign phrase he has picked up" COM
mented his mother. "He has been play
ing with some foreign children OF lste."
Mrs. Bingo- You must take that parrot
away. Why, when the minister was here,
he swore like . piratel Bing = Ha! Hal
What did the minister sayf Mrs. Bingo
Oh, he didn't know it was the parrot. He
said, )" 1 hear Mr.. Bingo; why doesn't he
cope in and see met"
A young widow was consultinga tomb
stone maker about her husbands tomb.
She ended the discussion with: ~And
want it to say, TO my husband, in an
appropriate place, Mr.. Slab "AH right,
ma 'am," Slab answered, and the tomb
stone, when il was put up, said: "'To MY
Husband. In an Appropriate Place.