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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22

Miss Mary Schmitt was bridesmaid
and Mr. Wirsig was attended by his
best man, Oliver Reitz.
Following the wedding, Mr.. and
Mrs. Schoene entertained at an ele-
gantly appointed three course dinner
in honor Of their daughters event.
The parlor, living room and dining
rooms were exquisitely transformed
for the affair. In the dining room
the color scheme was red and green.
The living room adornments were red
hearts and wedding bells. The baius-
trade of the hallway was decorated
with greenery and gave touch OF
grace and added beauty to the bridal
way. Mr. NJ r. Helms. John Schoene,
Alma Reitz, and Winnifred Wedel at
tended the dining table. The bride
is daughter of one of Emberry S
most respected families. Through
quiet and unassuming manner and
pleasant womanly traits she has won
for herself a large circle Of friends
who take pleasure in wishing her and
the young gentleman OF her choice all
happiness in future.
The groom is a son of one of Farm
ingtons most respected families also
and lisa rising young business man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wirsig will be al
! home to their many friends aftel
March first.
One of the Seasons Most Enjoyable
CotiIIions.
Keokuk's Younger dancing set al
/ ways waits with keen anticipation fol
! the pleasure in store for them, the
dancing companies held each winter
season by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians- Sur
passing by far any of the former at
tempts of the delightful hostesses o
that society, was the event given OF
| Friday evening, last, by them il
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22

Schouten's hall. Present, to enjoy the
function which was one Of prettiness
and grace and minglings of happy sur
prises because of the appointments
and features, were nearly two hun
dred guests.
In the center of the dance auditor
ium, was a squared arrangement OF
green and white. the colors symbolic
of the order, this suspended from the
ceiling. From the sides radiated in
various courses, large green and white
streamers. Beneath this q tall palm,
adding to the effect of greenery and
was aided in this scheme by other
smaller ported palms about the hall
and banners suspended here and
there added TO the completeness. A
coy. retreat had been arranged at one
side of the room where punch was
dispensed in refreshing quantities to
the guests.
From nine until one o'clock, the
Agne orchestra discoursed a fine pro-
gram of music and merliment prevail
I'll 0uliiiS Lie Soy Si al Iou' O. ii1 ~
lowing eighteen numbers and sis
extra dances were played: Wearing
of the Green colleen Bawn.'' The
Harp that Once Thro Tara's Hail.
Kathleen Mavourneen, THE Meet
ing of the Waters Come Back te
Erin Dear Little Shamrock xii
| larney,. st Patrick's Day." THE
/; Minstrel Boy. "O'Donnell Aboo.
| Bells of Shannon. THE Girl Left
| Behind Me- Kerry Dance "Ror,
O'Moore, 'Kit,y of Colleraine.' The
Exile of Erin
Responsible for the pleasure OF the
company and attentive to the goot
! time of those who were present at the
enjoyable cotillion. were Miss Elean
/, ore Watson and assisting young ladies
of the Auxiliary. Misses Nellie Nc
| Andrew at the punch booth, Anna Rog
erson, Nellie Roam, Mabel Gray. SUSIE
/ Cowley. Alice Welsh. and Mary Bras
! SILL Every lady of the society wal
/ instrumental in preparing the affai
| and those who were in attendance OF
1 Friday evening, are hopeful that
like event will occur in the near fu
ture.
Their Graduating Program.
At ten o'clock Friday morning, tn
.,N~. nlo - sc,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22

terrain the Ladies Auxiliary of the
st. Johns Episcopal church. An inter
esting afternoon is in store for the
ladies who will be in attendance, a
program to be given by several of the
city's best known entertainers. Mrs.
Virginia WINS will read selections
from her early recollections of Keo-
kuk. Miss Eleanor Brown will respond
with a reading and Miss Elizabeth
WINS will sing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
Eastern Star Party Tuesday.

Next Tuesday evening very pref
ty private dancing party will be held
at Gibbons hall by the Eastern Star
lodge. A large number of invita- ions
have been issued for the event and
it has been proposed by the members
TO make the dance the most attract
i've of a series of such functions that
have been held in the past several
months.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
February Plans.

Already plans are being laid for
several events of social nature
which will occur in this city during
the month of February. Three dates
of social interest always occur in
this shortest month of the year-Lin-
coins birthday. the natal day of the
Father OF His Country, and ST. Val
entine's day. Several dancing parties
and among them one or two masquer-
AIDE affairs, have already been men
toned and are expected to material
ize and have plans completed for
their occurrence between now and the
next three weeks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22

ring address regarding the great and
good work of the order in this section,
from the time before it's formation
down to the present. Ed. S. Lotion,
a member of Valley lodge, also made
a few entertaining remarks. Henry
Peters acted as chairman of the eve
ming. Musical numbers by the We'll
orchestra were the cause of several
encores and the fore part of the en-
tertainment proved one Of interest
to all.
Shortly after nine o'clock the long
white dining room tables were laid
for the choice supper which was serv-
ed. The preparation Of edibles con
sisted OF.
Cold ham Butter sandwiches
Pickles Olives Celery
Ice Cream
Cakes Coffee
Those gentlemen who had charge
ing OF great credit for their success
full efforts to please were: F. Erb,
chairman: Geo. yoss, Peter Fineriy,
Carl Seabold and Henry Peters.
Following the supper course. the
happy gathering again repaired to the
! dance hall where until late hour,
the pleasant gliding over the floor,
the ''round dances OF today and the
| square" dancing of yesterday were
enjoyed
Follow The officers of the Valley
Lodge OF Anti-Horse Thief Associa.
! ton:
President Chas. Peters.
Vice President-A. L. Linenburger,
Secretary-John Wyatt.
Financial Secretary Milton Lind
ner.
Marshal Peter Finerty
Guard-A. II. McKibben.
Fortniehtly.
The ForSnightly Whist club will
meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. D.
! A. Collier.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
Club Meets Thursday.

Mrs James Huiskamp will entertain
the Young Ladies' Bridge club next
Thursday afternoon a. her residence
on North Eighth street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
Six Tables at Cards.

Mrs. Harry NJ. Phillips entertained
twenty-four lady friends Friday af-
ternoon al bridge. Several Other
small companies will be given by
Mrs. Phillips in the next few weeks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
a Heart to Heart Shower.

Mrs. Fl. "A. frost and Miss Marion
Becker gave a surprise heart to heart
shower for Miss Carrie Dimond Sat
urday afternoon at the home of the
former. 521 North Sixth street. Each
guest was told to bring an mex
pensive gift neatly wrapped and seal
ed with red heart. After all the
young ladies had arrived the hostess
asked them to postpone their sewing
and enter into a contest they had pre-
pared in honor of the bride-elect's
last club meeting. The hostesses
handed each heart-shaped booklet
and pencil. telling them to make as
many words out of the name of the
engaged couple as possible. Fifteen
minutes were given. When all had
counted their words, the prize was
given to the one finding the most
words This was a tiny market bas-
ket covered with hearts and contain
ing rice. On the handle was fastened
a tag reading:
Don't lose this. but keep with care,
To shower upon the happy pair
One of the hostesses then read a
telegram from "Cupid, who sent word
for the bride-elect to hunt for large,
small. round, flat and square pack
ages which were hidden all over the
house. Arrows cut out Of red paste
board we're pinned or pasted in front
of pictures and tables or on walls to
| lead to the hidden bundles. She
| found all kinds OF gifts. towels, nap.
1 kins and linen, which the guests had
made themselves Each package con
/ tanned little original verse.
Later in the afternoon the dining
| room doors were thrown open and
decorations of red and white were
| visible. The guests found theii
! places by looking for their names IL
! the small hearts placed on each nap
! kin Little sacks of rice We're siver
each as souvenirs. They contained 3
/ verse or joke. pertaining to a wed
/ ding.
Toasts were then given to the bride
elect, and in the midst of these q
4 large paper balloon. extending from
the ceiling and directly over the bride
4; elects head, burst. covering her witt
rice. This caused bursts OF laughter
/ Snap shots were taken, and ther
tins heart to heart shower was over
ChiIdr.n,s Party.
i Davis Conn entertained a dozen o
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
. Abb Trist Tomorrow.

Mrs. C. r. Mcfarland will entertain
the Alpha Trist Whist. club at her
residence tomorrow afternoon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
With Mrs. Chaser

Mrs. Phil CHASER will entertain the
Happy Circle card club at her resi-
dence Tuesday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
week End BRIDGE Party.

Miss Lucy Elder will entertain a
small company of friends at bridge
mex Friday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
e. John,s Iadies Prooran.

Next Wednesday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. W. c. Bonney, Gil
Franklin street at half past two, Mrs.
Bonney and Miss Eta Ayres, will en-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
Pretty Wedding at Emberry.

One of the prettiest mid-winter bri-
dial events occurred Thursday. Janu-
AIRY Il, at high noon. at Emberry.
uniting Miss. Matilda Schoene and Mr..
Orville Wirsig. the Rev. Ireland. pas
tor of the Methodist church, being the
officiating minister. The wedding
guests numbered about seyeniy-fiye.
among them several out-of-town
guests.
The ceremony took place at the
home of the brides parents. Mr. and
Mrs. G. O. Schoene at Emberry.
At twelve o'clock the bridal party
entered the parlor from the brides
room above to The bridal chorus from
Loehengrin. PLAYED by Alma
Reitz. cousin of Mr.. Wirsig
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
Monday Music Club.


The regular meeting of the Monday
Music club, which was postponed last
Monday, will be held tomorrow night
at eight o'clock in the Y. NJ. G. A. au-
ditorium. Miss Louise Van Wagenen
OF Fulton, y. Y, will add violin
solo to the program OF interest, which
is printed below:
The sponsors will be Mrs. Geo. A.
Brinkman and Miss l.eonore Dickey.
The house committee for the enter
tainment Is composed of Misses Irene
Rolloson and Olive Morgan.
The program consists OF the follow.
ing numbers:
Violin solo Selected
Mr.. George Hassall
Children's Songs Mrs. Jno. ID. Rubidge
Songs-tal Morning 1850. Woodman
tb) Song of Dawn. Allison
Mr.. James Young
Soifee de Vienne ...-.......s.. List
Mrs Arvilla Erdman Cooper
Life's Cycle s.. Landon Ronald
Miss Martha Baldwin
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22

Their Graduating Program.
At ten o'clock Friday morning, the
graduating class of the grammar
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
chiIdren's Party.

Davis Conn entertained dozen OF
his friends Saturday afternoon at his
home, 1916 Fulton street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
Late Stars ct op
O. tn World


Chorus
balcony gallery
al sail open a
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-22
Fortnishtly,

The For,nightly Whist club will
meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. D.
A. Collier.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-25
STOLYp|N GUSTS ENEMIES.
Two Reactionary Members OF
Council Suspended.
WILL CONTINUE AS PREMIER
Gear Will Punish Others Who
Antagonized Minister and May
Sanction Zemstvo Bill.

ST. Petersburg. March y Premier stoly-
pin. who sent IN his resignation last Mon
day. has agreed 10 remain in Office. and ;he
Cabinet crisis therefore is at an end
An imperial decree issued to-day sus-
pends 81 Trepof and NJ DurroVc, members
of the Council Of Empire from all s'uinss
OF The Council until January. 1912 NJ. Stoly-
pin had insisted on the removal Of these
reactionary opponents Of his policy as the
price for his retaining once. and " is un-
dcrstood that I, was tho negotiation ~
this point that cd 10 a rroonss'ion ot
the Cabinet crisis
Imperial DEGREES sdiourninE the Douma
and the Council Of Empire for three days
are published
runishments in other forms viii hp r'ef'd
ou' - the other members Of the Council ot
Empire pho participated in the discontinue
of Premier Stolyp,n by causing the re1ec-
tion b. the council of the essential fea''
ures Of his Zemstvo bill. which provided for
self gov ernment In the nine western prov
inceg This Zemstvo Bill Was rejected a
whole io-day
The retention by NJ S'olypin Of ths
Premiership and the decision 70 punish
arts gonzed him vas arrived 81 after COM
siderable hesitation on the part of Emperor
Nicholas az Tssrskoe Se'o. At Nrst Stoiy-
rn (. resignation VAS accepted and nesofia
tious we're entered into with " kcto"soN'
Minister If Finance to accept the Premier
shin but hts conditions included full liberty
in the selection Of the members of his tahi-
net This latter condition proved inscceHt-
able The chorus of approval fer the selec-
ton Of KdkcvsoN hv the Russian LIBERAL
press and its III concealed iubilation over
the fall of Stolyrn we're ably employed ny
interested parties 10 persuade his majesty
10 swallow Stolypin's demands
Iu further satisfactior of Stolypin : con
dition Emperor Nicholas seemingly has de-
cided 10 sanction the Zemstvo bill by inn
rerial prerogative. for. according to Para
graph s. of the Fundamental laws. ukases
were signed to-day adiournug the Douma
and the Council Of Empire for three days.
thereby creating ~ interval during which
laws can he issued by imperial action. such
laws must he submitted ~ the Douma.
however within two months after its open
ing The Zemstvo bin ip that cas-" undoubt-
edly would he rushed through both cham
bers. as tho Council Of Empire Is now thor-
oughly overawtd.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-25
MOVING THE LENOX LIBRARY
Astor Books Will Follow to New
Building After April Is.

The fonox Library is closed 10 the public.
On March 13 the first vanload of books Uas
TAKEN to the new library building in Fifth
avenue. 1T IA and ilst streets. On April
Is II IS expected that all the books of the
Lenox Library VIII nc on the shelves in the
nov building 4 large part OF the special
libraries. The art books. the rare Ameri-
cana and tho like have been moved already.
The pictures have been transferred and
arrangements have been made 10 send the
sistuary next week
The Lencx Library building and grounds
we're sold 10 Henry q. Frick on December
j.. 1870 for g. 10000. II is Mr.. Fricks plan
10 erect an expensive home when he takes
possession IN October. This large sum Of
money IL 10 bc used 10 purchase books for
the new consolidated library.
When tho Lenox Library finishes NOV
ing. on April u. the Astor Library will
begin. Moving time for the Astor Library
il figured 20 last six weeks. II is hoped.
However. 20 have tho formal opening Of
Tho new home OF the New York Public
Library on May %. sven II the books have
rol al been moved. The date marks the
sixth anniversary OF the day when the
agreements were signed for the consolida
tlon Of tho Astor. LenoX and Tilden libra
ues Whether the opening will take place
then y IN depend on the contractors speed
In finishing the interior.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-25
WRIGHT DEFENDS HIS PATENTS
American Aviator Testifes III Suit
Against Farman and Bleriot.

Paris. March Wilbur Wright was
witness to-day before the Civil Tribunal Of
the Seine. which l. hearing the suit
brought by the French owners OF the
Wright brothers aeroplanc patents against
Farman. Bl6rio: and others for infringe
ments
The American inventor and aviator had
been especially summoned by the judges
10 relate the history of the inventions
brought ont by his brother Orville and
hlmself. with particular reference 10 the
warping wing principle. which il is claimed
has been illegally adopted by French con-
structors.
Mr.. Wright traced the efforts of the
brothers first with kites. and then with
planes, until finally they invented the mo-
bile, vertical tail and forward rudder
after which" said Mr.. Wright. "the
problem Of equilibrium was solved and the
epoch Of human flight arrived
These principles, the witness said. were
patented in 1893, and were not divuged. as
the defence contends. before the patents
were granted. The case was adjourned
until March 90, when arguments will be
lca I'd.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-25
VESSEL LOST HER RECKONING
CAPTAIN Dead and Grew Starving When
Assistance Came.

Honolulu. March 2i.-With her captain
dead and rnourned by his widow in the
cabin. scanty supply of food on board
and without a correct reckoning Of her
rosition, the American barkentine James
Johnson was sighted flying signals of dis
tress one hundred miles OF this port by the
steamer Persia, which arrived here to-day
from Hong Kong.
4 boat from the Persia was sent 30 board
the almost helpless vessel. the officers OF
which reported that captain carl Jensen
died Of heart failure on January l3. that
the ships bearings had been lost and that
the stock of provisions was almost eX-
hausted.
After the barkcntine 5 lardcr had been re-
plenshed by the Persia and her first mate
Informed If the latitude the acting com
mander decided 10 proceed TO Honolulu
unaidcd.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-25
GREENE AND GAYNOR FREE
Continued from first PAGE.
buckwheat cakes 1t makes me feel IKE
going back to get some.
JOHN F. GAYN0R FREE
Takes Pauper Oath at Atlanta
Dazed at Hearing.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribun.


Atlanta, March a John T. Gayuor, Tho.
with BENJAMIN ~ Greene. served term
in tie federal renltcntiary here for par
ticipation in the Savannah Harbor I'M
rrovement frauds. wss allowed TO take the
Tauper's oath late this afternoon and NaS
released from custody. This procedure
clears him OF the necessity OF paying the
$1,000 fine imposed In addition 10 the
prison sentence. Greene was released un-
der similar procedure yesterday.
When Commissioner colauit announces
that no Vas free colonel Gsynor acted as
though dszcd.
And don't have 10 60 back 70 jail any
more. en- he inquired
As ,isynor turned 70 leave the stand. 7.
r Fielder. his attorney, asked him Vhere
~ vas going
To get something 20 cat ~as G1Nnor
lsconic answer He will spend tonight az
local hotel aud will leave Atlanta for his
home At Syracuse GONE time tomorrow
C;synor's hearing was brief only The per
fpnctorv questions pscesssry 30 show that
he had no money OF property concealed
being asked Several times he forgot him
self in his answers.
tornev Erwin sought 20 IDENTITY him as tho
same man who vas indicted. tired ana
sentenced for enibe.zle'rert and other
charges Gaynor broke IN with Yes. yes
thev accused me of 50 many things that
know but In little about them.
Again when asked about his fortune ana
the disposition of IL he replied that l. had
all gone 20 the devil
Mr. Gavnor met Mrs Charles " Morse
tonight and for an hour ronversed win
her about her husband and the condition
Of his health
Mr. Morse is not moonshiner. =
Georgia cracker. or one of those common
criminals" he said. and ] don't under
stand why they don't give him proper care
and comfort It's simply outrageous I
hope You'n soon be able 10 rescue him
from his present surroundings. IF YOU
don't his health is sure 10 suffer think
he will 90 cray
Mrs Morse DID not quite agree WIN
Gaynor. however. stating that she be
liered hor husband would bo able TO stand
The strain for some time 10 como.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-25
SUES ON CARNEGIE NOTES
Cheney Would Recover $50, 900
from Four Nashville Men.

Nashville, Tenn March q. An echo Of
tne failure Of the Carnegie Trust Company
% Nev YORK reached Nashville to-day,
ohen suits Vcrc fled in the Chanccry
court against four Nashville business men
ror recovery on promisSory notes in
amounts agerccatins $1,000.
Irhy Bennett. formerly with the Cummins-
Bennett COMPANY is sued on a note for
sl5.g" " c. Hunt manager of the Amcri-
can SnuT COMPANY IS sued for $500.
G W. McLestor president Of the McLester
Investment Company. is sued for ;liJ".
!. G. CsIrabrant. manager of tie Tulane
Hotel. Is SUED FOR il0.l5o.
Superintendent Cheney OF the New York
I.anking Department who. 10y virtue Of his
once has taken charge Of tho affairs Of
'he defunct bank. IS named As prosecutor
IN the suits
New-York tribune., 1911-03-25

g.. rrIZE 400 JACKSON
ToI-RINC; CAR. fully equipped.
purchased from the Jackson Motor
company 1868 Broadway
nnd PRIZE-Sl.OOo PAIGE De
TROIT FORE-DOOR TOURING
CAR' Purchased from the Empire
CIV Automobile Co, 1900 Broad
way.
3rd PRIzE-$s25. * Il 4 X 4 L r F
PLAYER PIANO and so worth o.
music. Purchased from krskaher
Bros. II East nth st.
4th PRIZE $500 lIALLET &
DAVIS PLAYER TIANO aud 700
worth of music. Purchased from
Hallet e. Davis Pisno Co. 800 fiI'h
Avenue.
5,h PRIzE-s750 HALLET &
DAVIS PLAYER PIANO aud SD
worth Of music. Purchased from
Hallet &, Davis Piano Co. 800 fitth
Avenue.
9Th PRIZE $500 9 o \ " \ :
PLAYER PIANO and $50 worth of
music. Purchased from Hallet &
Davis Piano Co. 500 Iifth Avenue.
Ith PRIZE-SSOO kRAk AUER r
BROS PIANO. Purchase sed from
krakauer Bros. Il East 14th -.
Sth PRIZE--S45o DINING ROOM
SUITE in oak-1o pieces Pur-
chased from BROOKLYN Furniture
Co. 5S3 Fulton Street. Brooklyn.
OH PRIZE-S225 MOTOR CYCLE.
Purchased from the New York
Sporting Goods Co. II Warren
Street
10Th PRIZE 5000 PALMER MOTOR
BOAT. Purchased from Palmer
Bros. II East 2lst street.
nth PRIZE 5000 LIBRARY SET
OF FURNlIU Mission and
leather Purchased from Brooklyn
Furniture Co. 353 fulton Street.
Brocklyn.