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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-27

saw the two men standing in front Of
the barn, the dog leaping first upon
one and then the other. Mr.. Everett
then took them into custody, inform
ing them of the charge against them.
At that moment Mr.. Varncy was
summoned to the telephone. Upon an
swering the call. it proved to be Mr..
Jordan who told him the story. he had
heard from Pittsficld. Mr.. Varncy re-
Piled that they already had two of the
men, and had no doubt but that they
would soon have the other. He then
called UP Pittsiicld and told them to
be on the lookout for a man coming
down the track on foot AfterWard ht
FASTENED to the railroad aud put the
hound on the trail of the third man.
While this was taking place Mr.. Frenc
had larn"sScd his best reading horse int,
. sleigh and, taking Mr.. Varncy and dog
drove post haste to Iittsiicld. the rest
of the party remaining behind to take tht
80 train On arriving III Iittslicld they
proceeded directly to the post office
where they found &. L, Haskell the post
master, and learned from him that q
suspicious character had been seen OF
the streets a short time before. Mr.. Has
kcll got into the team with Mr.. French
and i'll a short time rounded up his man
whom lie carried to the Office. AS sooI
as the dog was taken into the Office
where the prisoner was he dashed past
several other strangers who were there
at the time and sprang to the lap Of tho
accused mall, thus indicating in a duml
way that hc was the person they had
been follow ng. Mr.. Narncy then telc-
phoned his success to the waiting parties
in Hartland, who in turn tclephoned con.
sratulations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-27
New EnuIand SuiIdino.

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Contracts awarded to date, Feb.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-27

The above is a true account Of the cap
turc of the thieves as told by each mem
Der of the party concerned in it (E. G..
Varney. +. H. Everett, u. \. Packard
y. H. Prescott. Victor and Arthur Jor-
dam.
1t was told at the time of the attempted
break, again at the preliminary hearing
in Bangor, and afterwards al the trial in
Portland and any story or account OF
this capture to the contrary is wholly
false and without foundation. 1t looks as
though someone has an eye on the re-
ward. and doubt not are already trying
10 get in touch with the post office Off
cials with their false charge.
How any sane person could think for a
moment that the public would credit such
a story as against the sworn testimony
of such men as took part in this capture
is not readily understood by any thinking
man. and the credit for rounding up
these men lies wholly with those taking
part. and whose names are given above.
with valuable assistance from the hound
pup Hero. Right here | want to say that
neither Mr.. Narney nor any other MEM
ber of the party had any thought OF
reward at the time or have they given 1t
much thought since. Mr. Narney as post
master is barred. and knew il at the
time. but what thercis coming will go in
equal parts to those who SO honestly de-
serve it, As to the dog Hero theund pup.
as the article from Pittsfield has it,, ]
want to say that he is thoroughbred
English bloodhound and one OF the most
promising pups of Slis age in the State.
The writer has seen linn do stunts that
would do credit TO an old trailer that had
been at il for years. Mr. Narncy is just
iy proud OF him but does not seek noto-
fiety. and the dogs part in the hunt was
learned from parties other than Mr.. Var
ncy. | will further add that Mr.. Narney
has refused some very iattcrInS offers
for him. 1t is evident that the writer OF
the article referred to at the beginning
was SO ashamed of his production that
he did not have the moral courage to sign
his name to II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-02-27
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GREATEST COMEDY

PRICES Soc, 75c., $1.0o and $3.50
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15

to be attached to the many booths. The exhibits
of the various sections have also been arriving
steadily and when the opening exercises take place
Monday evening order will have been developed
from the chaos of boxes, barrels crates sacks and
multitudinous packages shipped from hundreds of
points far and near throughout the west.
While the Land Show Is an intensely practical
proposition, essentially, It will provide abundantly
for enlivening entertainment to vary the sightsee-
ing. Tho general ensemble will make a picture
that will compare favorably with the scene pre-
sented when King Ak-SarBen and his queen wero
crowned with the addition of a gorgeously llu-
minated court OF honor This court will he lined
with an imposing array OF white columns, with
handsome pedestals and capitals. each topped
with a statue These statues represent THE
Sewer" and The Reaper" and the figures are ex-
ecuted with artistic sense of proportion that is
most commendabe. Stretching 100 feet from the
main door and forty feet in width, dressed and
Illuminated like unto veritabe fairy bower the
court OF honor will furnish thrill that will be
accentuated by the electric fountain and scenic
stairway bursting on the view beyond Artifcer
Gus RENEE has taken a deep pride in these spec
tacular features of the show and has succeeded in
making them worthy of his reputation as an
original and exceedingly clever craftsman.
Inspired by this brilliant main feature OF, the
interior, the exhibitors have made plans to have
their exhibits in keeping. from artistic stand
point. The principal booths being built as
to fit into the general picture and with the wealth
Of material at hand the finished show will present
sn appearance of elegance and beauty delightful
to behold
Mr.. REM has created magnificent panorama
for presentation the great central stage. It will
represent The COnquering of the West" and
It is unfolded the wonderful story will be told in
outline for the benefit Of the spectators by
petent lecturer.
Music of a high order will be furnished after
and evening by Green's Land Show band,
throughout the continuance of the exposition.
Ferrulos noted band famous organization of
great musicians, will be heard during the second
week of the show and will play the accompani-
ments for some leading singers of the Metropolitan
Opera company, afternoon and evening.
Other strong features OF the entertainment pro-
gram are the Hawaiin-Maorian singers and players
the family OF trained seals, the Deoros on the high
wire under the dome, moving picture shows, the
Salt Lake Tabernacle choir OF 200 voices.
Some visitor to the Land Show is going to win
a rich farm in OF the big states of the west
The farm will be given free to some person who
comes to the big exposition, and 1t will not cost
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15
ATTRACTING. TZARE CO. EXzLRZT

of Land Show exhibitors with the certainty OF get
ting correct answers.
The time is not very long gone by when an
attempt to gather from the four corners of tho
boundless west its choicest products for exhibition
far from home would have met with failure. Today
not every city can secure such an exhibition
of land products. The location must be such that
the busness-like exhibitors will have reasonable
assurance of attracting the serious attention OF
very large number of people. So, it is no small
compliment to Omaha, to Nebraska and TO the
middle west that so much thought, much work
and much money should be devoted to gathering,
preparing, shipping and setting up in this gate
way of the west" dozens of groups of exhibits OF
the very highest class. In no other way would It
be possible for Investigators to get such an
Illuminating view of the possibilities, well
the actualities, Of the surprisingly wealthy region
stretching from the Missouri river to the Pacific
ocean.
Hasty travelling through state, or group of
states, could give nothing like the information and
knowledge to be picked up at exposition OF this
kind. "show me- is good motto for the ind-
viduaI generally it is for the denizens of Mis-
souri,; and at this show the person who keeps his
eyes open be Shown" in the most convincing
way. And if he will use his tongue to ask, and his
to hear. he can make the Land Show his own
particular school OF information. He can learn
from competent instructors everything he wants
to know This certainty of the dissemination OF
exact knowledge on big subject that is now inter-
esting large numbers of people OF the
motives urging the promoters of the Omaha Land
Show to shoulder the burden Of organization. It's
benefits for the general public. It's aim is to
show forth the future promise and give substantial
evidence of the present victory of intelligent effort
what at one time seemed insurmountsble OBJ
stacles.
THE whole west under one roof is pretty
large assertion, but II will be made good to the
satisfaction Of all visitors during the two weeks
of the show For the last few days every train has
been bringing 10 Omaha the advance guard Of the
numerous officials and superintendents who are
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15
SEXHBHQRS GETTING EAH ER0N H01E

him one cent 1t is to go absolutely free. Their
also will be given away twelve trips through Yell
lowstone park, and scholarships in tie Omaha
Commercial college The trips through Yellowstone
park will include every item of expense, and the
winners will not have to a cent of their own
money in making the journey through this beauti-
full and picturesque region. The scholarships are
the best offered by the Omaha Commercial college,
and will entitle tho winners of them to every adj
vantage given by this excellent school Remember,
the farm, the trips and scholarships go absolutely
free to people who attend the Land Show
The governors of each of the ten states
represented have appointed advisory boards for
the purpose of arranging the exhibits and seeing
that their particular states receive the full benefit
OF their influence factors in the modern progress
of the west
In addition to the main exhibition hall there
will be lecture halls in which lectures will be given
by governors, scientists and orators Practically
all OF the lectures will be illustrated either with
steropticon slides motion pictures All of these
lectures will be free.
Programs for dozens OF special events have also
been arranged, that there will be something of
interest going on all the time Each day will be
a big day and every night will be big night at
the Omaha Land show Besides the more solid
and serious features and the musical programs.
a number OF vaudeville features have been secured
for the entertainment of visitors.
The Land show will thus have features dess-
mated to attract persons in all walks of life The
whole will be a Of education, not only to
those of mature years but to the growing school
children.
All around the building there is elevated
promenade which will be used as display space
This. deliberately decorated and illuminated, will
produce unusually attractive sight. The man
agement has not spared any efforts to make the
decorations and illumination of the entire building
the most satisfactory attempted in Omaha.
Outside the main exposition building in which
the land products will be displayed is machinery
hall This will be new feature designed to ex-
plot every farm device needed in tilling the SOIL
we'll devices manufactured for use in fruit
growing. There will be several exhibits OF big trac-
tion engines that used in breaking the virgin
soil of the western praires II is specified in all
the contracts with the exhibitors that every ma
chine device displayed shall be used in making
practical demonstrations for the benefit OF the
visitors. In order that the big tractors may be
in actual operation a large tract of ground
nearby has been secured, and practical demonstra-
tions will ne made daily Machinery hail. like the
main exposition interior, will be deliberately deco
rated with banners and myriads Of electric lights
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15

consummation, that-and there no reservations.
The admission fee covers everything that can be
spent at this Land Show, unless for outright pur-
chases.
Under the wde-spreading roof of the Coliseum
Land show visitors will be privileged to see most
enlightening picture of the prolific regions of the
west unapproachable in their excellence and as
tonishing in their diversified character From the
most unimportant side crops" and the curiosties
of horticulture and Horticulture developed by Bur-
bank, many of them calculated to be of immense
value later on, the exhibits will range through the
whole list Of staple agricultural products
Suppose you are man who desires to buy
orchard or farming land as Investment, or for
the purpose of establishing home, or for your
son, This Land Show is exactly the place to visit
in order to gather reliable information. Here are
responsible, educated and experienced men, ready
to answer any and all questions fully and with
spirit of fairness. Most of the men in charge of
exhibits at this show have grown up with the sec
lions from which they come. They are practical
to the last degree, have studied soils and expert
mented with all kinds of crops, until they have at
their fingers ends facts and figures to fill a book
The majority of them are walking information
bureaus--and they are glad to tell what they know.
University extension work along agricultural
lines could have better illustration than will be
embodied in the results Of scientific labor so taste
fully arranged and so plentifully displayed at the
Den" There is not a detail connected with the
cultivation of any given crop that be learned
by the inquirer at the Land Show. Fom the grow
ing OF potatoes TO the cultivation of the finest
fruits, the handling OF bees the cultivation of cot
ton, the planting of trees the spraying OF blossom
and fruit, the picking and packing OF the orchard
product, preparation Of the soil characteristics OF
land and climate cost OF land in any particular
state or section, railroad facilities. churches and
schools--questions touching these matters of vital
interest to landseekers and investors can be asked
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15

ergy or the western country viii open at the Ak
Sar-Ben Coliseum, or "den" next Monday evening"
and will continue until Saturday evening, oo-
tober 2S.
For the last week hundreds of Omaha work
men have been as busy bees putting the great
building in shape for the enthusiastic exhibitors
who to dress the booths in gala garb. From all
terals for their exhibits have been coming by the
carload and trainload. over great empire un-
dergoing development the like of which the world
has never seen, tho name of Omaha has been for
a year past the touchstone that inspired the work
of hopeful, confident men and women, chambers
of commerce and industrial associations.
Months of preparation, involving the most
taking care to have them shown at their best, are
now to bring qualification to the workers who have
been trained by years of experience While thou
sands Of dollars have been freely spent in assem-
bling vast aggregate of varied products, and thou
sands more paid out in freight, the expense has
been assumed very willingly. 1t was felt that
Omaha offers probably the most promising oppor-
tunity in the wide west for getting the attention
of a great multitude of people focused on what the
orchards the grain fields the forests and the gar
dens of the bountiful west producing law
ishly and in such rich variety
And when these vast amounts Of preliminary
expense have been combined into the completed
show" then the whole thrilling picture can be
go ~ 2nasha for % cents. rather wonderful
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-15
%zNE .SoWERA

1OPLE seeking entertainment, as we'll
as people seeking instruction and e1-
act information, are going to have
their fondest hopes gratified at the
second Omaha Land show. This am
plified exhibit of the tremendous en-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-02
Kidney Diseases Are Durable

under certain conditions. The right
medicine must be taken before the
disease has progressed too far Mr..
Perry A. Pitman. Dale, Tex, says:
II was down in bed for four months
with kidney and bladder trouble and
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This prescription comes from phv.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-02
Without Fire Protection.


Cantril was practically without fire
protection. The fire department at
Milton, Iowa. was called upon, but
the heavy engines could not be
brought the necessary distance. See
ing valuable property going up in
flames which threatened the entire
business part of the town, many
members of the bucket brigade turned
out and fought valiantly for many
hours.
The fire burned practically the en-
tire night, although it was under con.
troll at an early hour this morning.
The only store saved in the block
was the Knox general store, which
was protected by men with buckets.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
The loss on buildings will be about
$4,000 and on stock about $4,000
Part of the loss is covered by insur
ance
This was the fourth big fire in the
history of Cantril.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
Here's the WAY They All Start.

Here's the Way They All Start.
No one is denying that the Air
dome management is encouraging
many good things in Keokuk That
no doubt is one of the reasons the
crowds there come and go with each
succeeding evening, pleased and ever
increasing In numbers until some
times it is nearly puzzle what
TO do with SO many patrons. There
Is practically no more room that
could be utilized in building addition
al seat space and the comfortable Air
dome must be content to remain as
It is for the present at least.
But forgetting capacity of the open
air play house for the present the
amateurs entertainments are becom-
Ing features looked forward to with
great expectation by the audiences
each Friday evening. This last week
the roster was filled with names OF
young and aspiring talent and several
had to be requested to come back
next Friday night.
Jim Griffin. young lad, was the
first to appear the other evening. He
sang that rag time ditty. stop, Stop,
Don't You Dare to Stop" and the per-
iormance convulsed his hearers with
laughter.
Little Hazel Loter won favor by
singing In the City Where No
body Cares" Clifford Biddenstadt
took first money in his song, Ala
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-02
PERSONALS.

DR.. H. Raindge was in Hannibal
yesterday on professional business.
Miss Lena Utoka Haskins Left last
evening for a couple of days visit with
friends in Decatur, H.
Mrs. J. B. We'll and daughters left
today for two months trip to east
ern resorts.
Miss Nellie vandendoe. of the Iowa
Telephone Co. offices left Saturday
for Peoria, H., where she will visit
for week
Mrs. Jose Burgard, after a visit Of
two months with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nicholas Schneider, left last Mon
day for Seattle, Washington for Wis
1t. after which she will return to her
home at Portland, Oregon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-02
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Sherman Barger left Satur-
day morning for visit in Des Moines
and Fort Dodge with relatives and
friends. Mrs. Barger will remain three
weeks.
Miss Emanuella Flood is visiting
relatives and friends in Carthage, Ill.
for week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wedler left last
night for Chicago and the northern
lakes for a combined pleasure and
business trip.
Alec Rakow. who has been holding
special teachers examination here
during the past week has returned
home over Sunday.
John A. McElroy of New York
is in the city for short visit and
will take his mother Mrs. D. W. Nc
Elroy back with him for visit in the
east.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. S. wins and sor
of ST. Paul are visiting with Mrs. w
S. Wins and Miss WINS at 112 North
Second st
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Streckfus Steamboat Line
to

81. GOSi0 " Oh 6AO
Largest and finest passenger steam.
ers on the Mississippi river
Steamer st. Paul due to leave Keo-
kuk 70 ST. Paul, MINI, 2:3O p. M. on
June 2S. July Z, 16, 25.
South II p. m, July 4, IS, %, 81.
FlRST-cLASS SERVICE,
Steamer Dubuque leaves Keokuk
for st. Louis every Thursday and
Sunday, 80 p. m.
Steamer Dubuque leaves Keokuk
for Burlington every Wednesday at
S p. m.
VIM. D. STEELE, Agent.
Phone, Iowa $50. keokuk, Iowa.
ISAAC P. LUSk,
Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Louis.