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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
NAUVOO READY
FOR THE FUTURE
industrial Association is Formed For
the Purpose Of Boosting the
Town.

Nauvoo Rustler: A rousing meet
ing of Nauyoo citizens was held az the
council room last Tuesday evening 10
complete the organization Of bust
ness association and The Sanvoo
Industrial Association was born. A
constitution and bylaws were adopt
ed and nineteen citizens paid an in
itiation fee OF s1.00 each. The an
nusl dues will be s1o0. Other citizens
will be asked TO join the association.
The following officers we're elected:
Fred Salm. Jr, president
John G. Wolf, vice president.
Elmer Fisher, secretary.
l.. V. Datin, treasurer.
Executive committee: Joseph 2.
ochsner, j. N. Fisher, Louis L. I4ud-
son, Dick Kinlball, E. j. Baxter, John
Laubersheimer and Fred Salm, Jr
The editor of the Rustier presented
the secretary Of the association let
ter from Engineer Cooper Of the va
ter power company. which was an
answer to one previously sent to him
by us, asking him to visit Nauvoo. In
this letter Mr.. Cooper expressed de-
sire and promised to visit Nauvoo in
February. The secretary vas in
structed to correspond with him and
arrange date, and the meeting viii
be held in the city hall.
The new association is TO meet
once a month. Every citizen should
Join and HELM boost Nauvoo. Nov IS
the time to do something for the city.
and the first thing 10 accomplish Is
the securing of railroad.
Let us all be pushers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
Love of Nature.

Too many, however. still feel only
in nature that which We share with
the weed and the worm" they love
birds as boys do-that is, they love
throwing stones at them; or wonder
II they are good to eat, as the Eskimo
asked OF the watch; or treat them as
certain devout Afreedee villagers are
said to have treated descendant o.
the prophet-killed him In order TO
worship at his tomb, but gradually we
may hope that the love Of science
the notes we sound upon the strings
of nature become to more and
more, as already It Is to many. a
faithful and sacred element OF hi.
man feeling. Sir John Lubbock
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
Corporations not Eligible.

Corporations are prohibited from
contributing money directly or indi-
rectiy to any candidate or political
committee. For violation the penalty
is forfeiture OF its charter by action OF
the attorney general. II a foreign cor
poration, its license to do business in
the state shall be revoked.
No oath of office shall be admins
tered to any candidate who has not
complied with the law in respect to
the filing of the statement OF cam
paign expenditures. All campaign ex-
pense accounts shall be open TO public
inspection.
The courts are vested with power,
upon petition by any ten electors, uo
inquire into the accuracy of the ex-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
wife the cause of the breakfasts add

wife, the cause Of the breakfasts add
ed charm.
Her answer resulted in his buying
theatre tickets that night. The thrifty
wife had been reading the newspaper
ads which tell OF a particular
brand of extra fine California oranges
whose wrappers bring the spoons and
free.
Now all her neighbors are following
her example and as result most of
the local fruit stands are doing an
enormous orange business.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
Foley Kidney pills

Are tonic in action, quick in results.
A special medicine for all kidney and
bladder disorders. Mary C. Abbott,
Wolfeboro. N. H., says: 81 wcs az
ficted with bad case of rheumatism,
due to uric acid that my kidneys fail
ed to clear out of my blood. I was
SO lame in my feet. joints, and back
that it was agony for me to step. l
used Foley Kidney Pills for three
days when l was able to get up and
move about and the pains ,,-ere all
gone. This great change in condi-
tion owe to Foley Kidney Pills and
recommend them to anyone offering
as / did" Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
ports were made to tn. department

ports were made to tn. department
ABOUT two years ago
Investigation disclose what IS be-
heved TO have Teen the most gigantic
scheme of this kind that the postal
inspectors ever had to contend with
It was worked by al. organization Of
confidence men by means of fake
morse races. athletic contents. etc.
The swindle was perpetrated sue
cessfully in various parts of the
United States, and victims in all
parts Of the country we're robbed Of
sums varying from 81 900 to $4,000
1t Is estimated that the promoters Sc
cured approximately s5,o00.00o.
John c. Mabray. the principal OF
the organisation. and eighty-nine OF
his assistants, were indicted in con-
nection with this scheme, and many
Of them have already been tired and
convicted
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
Oranges Bring Both Surprise.

Because we'll known business man
of this city has been greeted the past
few mornings at the breakfast table
by more delicious and juicy oranges
than he has been accustomed to. and
because some very attractive new
orange knives and spoons caught his
attention, prompted him 70 ask his
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
Foleys Kidney semsd;-an Appreela

L. Mcconnell. Catherine ST. Eimira.
n. Y. writes: wish to express my
appreciation of the great good deriy-
ed from Foley's kidnev Remedy,
which / used fo- a bad car of kid
ney trouble. Five bottles did the
work most efficiently and proved to
me beyond doubt 1t is the most re-
liable kidney medicine / have ever
taken Wilkinson & CO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25

Itching piles provoke profanity, but
profanity won't cure them Doan's
Ointment cures itching, bleeding or
protruding piles after years of suffer
ing. AT any drug store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25

pense accounts filed by any candi-
date. If the same is false, the candi-
date can be removed from office.
No public official shall solicit any
assessment or contribution to any
political party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
6, Q. Z q. RAILWAY 90.

Trains leave from Union DAM
Bsrths and tickets. Fifth and joA1
son streets.
South Beund.
NO. 3, 81 L0uia and south,
loeV0 ......... II: 44 AZ
NO. -, st. Louis and Kan.
sas City and west, south,
leave -. ...... ......... $3.50 aa
NO. 4, Quincy, Hannibal q
St Louis. arrive 1:15 p. m,
lesve $500. ............. 1:1o pu
sNo. 10, Quincy ana Hanni.
pa, arrive ............... S:25 pn
NO. ~ ieaves ............. S:55 pn
North Bound.
No. Z. Chicago. 81. Paul and
points west, leaves :. -. 2.ss AZ
mo. -. Chicago. St. Paul
ana points west, arrive !. 1885 pm
mo. IL. leaves ........... 7:35 pm
'No. 3, Burlington, Chicago
and east. leave .......... 1:bSp
mo. !. Burlington, leave J. 7:ssss
EMO. 81. Donellson, O.. 3. Z
X. c.. and North Road
leavs ......... ........... $3.50 u
sNo. 50, from Donnellson,
G., B. {: K c., 4 North
Road. arrive ...., .l1:so an
sNo. !. K. q W.. west. leave sos an
seNo. 5, Centerville, leaves :. 7:s5 pn
sNo. 4, from Centerville and
points intermediate. arrive l:lspa
EMO. 2, from Centerville and
west, arrive ........ ..... $40 pm
mo. 3, Centerville, leave. $40 pm
''No. 6, from Centervills, n.
Two ........... ..........l1.55 n
Daily.
sDaily except Sunday.
ssSundays only.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
.MABRAY SWINDLE
over s5,0OO,OO0
Postoff.ce Inspector Asserts in An
puai Report That the Mabrsy
Gang Secured This Amount
From Lambs"
WAS GIGANTIC SCHEME
swindle Perpetrased Successfully in
Various Parts Of the United
States, Mostly In the
Middle West.

Among the interesting tales of
fraud told in the report of Robert S.
Sharp. chief inspector of the postof
fee department, to the postmaster
general. for the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1910, in a statement regard
ing the Mabray gang that operated
very successfully in the middle west
According to the report it is
thought the Mabr,iy gang mulcted in
nocents of 100000. The gambling
cohorts, led by John G. .dabray, as
general operated in Council Bluffs.
Davenport, Des Moines, Omaha. Hot
Springs and other western cities.
Monty" Mccall. one of the owners
of the FL Dorado gambling house,
Davenport, was one of the leading
lieutenants. and is said to have had
as his side partner, Isadore Warner.
formerly of Monmouth. They were
at Hot Springs when apprehended by
the inspectors OF the postofflce de-
partment. Their arrests followed.
Never Brought to Justice.
The men were allowed to 60 on
bond, soon made their successful get
away. and have since managed TO
avoid rearrest. About this time the
gang carried out a clever ruse which
consisted in the shipping to Dayep-
port of a box rumored to contain
money mulcted from victims. The i'm
spectors caught at the false scent
and gave chase to the box. 1t was
opened and found TO contain worth
less "stuffing,s instead of the expect.
ed gold.
This. however. was only one Incl
dent of the inspectors campaign
against the Mabray gang One By
one members of the gang were
rounded in and tried in federal courts.
Two were tried in Des Moines. and
a number. among them Mabray. who
was sent to the. penitentiary. were
tried in Council Bluffg. The majority
did not escape. but We're given prison
terms. Developments during the
trials were t..at Mccall and other
right-hand men bad conducted fake
prize fights. wrestling bouts. races
and SO on, and had Slaughtered
many innocents.
Termed "cisantic Scheme
dispatch from Washington con.
tains review of sharp's report and
contains this mention of the Maybray
investigation.
"A very important case recently
handled BY postoffice inspectors Gov
cred the operations of the so-called
Mabray gang The first complete re-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
Slaughter Of Elert1ants.

SHUSHKSF u GFSPIIdHtS.
There are annually killed In Africa
a minimum of $1,000 elephants. yield.
ing quantity Of raw ivory, the sell.
ing price of which is $3.50, 900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25
Former keokuk Man, Now Illinois
Senator, Has Corrupt Practice
Sill to Prohibit Corporation
Contributions.
LIMITS CAMPAIGN BILLS
Candidate Must Not Spend over Is
Per Cert Of Year Salary; For.
bids Loans" to Gain N.ces-
sary Support.

Rich and poor candidates for public
office would be put on the same plane
of opportunity should corrupt prac-
tees bill, which Senator w Clyde
Jones formerly OF Keokuk, will intro
duce in the upper house at Springfield
becomes law.
Many radical provisions limiting
campaign expenses are included, one
being that money may be expended
only by candidate or a political
committee.
The bill is said to have the approx
al OF Gov. Deneen, although he has
not had an opportunity to examine
its details, and may become known as
an administrative measure.
Vote Buyers to Lose Immunity.
Too much money has been spent
In Illinois primaries and elections,
said Senator Jones, "and there has
been corruption in some OF its distri-
button. The bill aims at these evils
and would correct some defects shown
TO exist in the present election laws
for instance, it removes the immunity
from punishment heretofore enjoyed
by vote buyers, only the sellers OF
votes being liable to conviction.
Under our laws the rich man has
had great and improper advantage
over the candidate without financial
backing. The bill contemplates giving
the poor man the same chance as his
wealthy rival by limiting the possible
campaign expenditures. Corporation
contributions are barred. for one
thing. / have embodied the best, as
found il, in corrupt practices acts in
New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon.
and other states, as also in the Eng
lish law"
Bar Meetings in Saloons.
One Of the most radical features of
the bill prohibits the holding OF a
political meeting lin saloon or bar.
room or in any building connected
with saloon
Candidates and political commit |
lees are required to file statement |
within fifteen days after the primary
and also after the election, itemizing /
the money contributed and from whom,
and also the money expended and to
whom it is paid. The candidates ex-
penditures are limited to Is per cent |
OF years salary. His political COM
mite is unlimited as to the amount |
1t may expend, but may pay cash only |
for legitimate purposes like printing. /
rent, ETC., which are specified. |
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-25

Train 4..S- Leaves keokuk. .7:4o ain
.Irain s4l--Leaves keokuk. .2:55 pr
train 4Ia-Arrives keokuk s:15 pm
Tram 4I0-Arrises keokck. .1:o5 pn
Local Freight Trains.
TRAIN s6-Arr,ves xeokuk. 80 pu
'Train SLEEVES Keokuk. !. 900 An
xDaily except Sunday.
The herald., 1911-11-02

NoNG the novst' Of the world and time
Ia which devot. reversna .sn-
IN the English speaking race. A''' '''''" - least
The only difference is that rultOns scheyement unquesonab
Iadtau FuItonS craft grew The Pitmsn
sng Isaac knighted result whose mpi-
system sSesna the t sOs
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Copperhed (which is simply q aacter
m for his autobiography
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WHO y AHs THIS HIS S avr PTrMA IAN WHO WILL
MOI The TINE HE TAKEN AS LONG JUST AS
snosrapy which and sixpence
that brought me- in few weeks the confines of distrao
thing and in such another position
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Sir Isaac P .n5o,.r, was ,s born in 1913
1887 published what he called Stenographic Soundhand
the invention of trained logical and welordered
tur reflect intellectual qualities.
ruled the stenographic
1. Isaac,
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alphabet itself easily
system presenting difficulties requires months and
thOouEh as to be able to take testimony speeches
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this English
habit
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The herald., 1911-11-02

tificates OF stock and pay over the price
thus deposited to the owner or owners or
said shares and shall issue new certificates
OF stock therefor. II more than one stock
stock in question, the same shall be divided
pro rata in accordance with the holdings OF
such proposed purchasers.
q In case Of the death Of any stockhold-
er, the option is hereby granted to the re
naming stockholders to purchase the stock
held by. said deceased stockholder within
ninety days following such death under the
same terms and conditions and by observing
the formalities hereinabove set forth.
3. The active business Of this corpora
ton may be terminated at any time when
and II at a meeting called for that purpose
after ten days written notice, stock amount
ing to one-half of the total stock issued and
outstanding shall vote to cease operations
and to stop the business, and IL within nine
ty DAYS after such decisions the stockholders
shall not have voted to liquidate the corpo-
ration In the manner hereinafter provided,
any stakeholder may cause receiver to be
appointed for the purpose Of winding up this
corporation.
The foregoing stipuations 1, 2 and are
declared to be of the essence of the rights
OF the parties in this corporation and all
certificates for shares OF stock shall contain
a reference to the same.
In order to avoid disputes the annual and
semi-annual report and monthly trial bal.
ance shall be made up to the satisfaction or
all the stockholders and any dispute, on any
or all items thereof, shall be submitted 10
arbitrator, one to be selected by the board,
another by the objecting stockholder and a
third by these two acting together The re-
port Of the majority to be final.
Provided nothing herein contained shall
be construed to prevent the parties agreeing
among themselves as to the price OF such
sale.
The herald., 1911-11-02

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The herald., 1911-11-02

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description full of workshops correctly usa per-
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The herald., 1911-11-02
ARTICLE VII.

Stock Is taken. held and possessed In this
corporation under the following contract and
agreement between the subscribers hereto
and between all those who may hereafter
become owners Of any stock In the corpo-
ration, to-wit:
1. No stakeholder shall transfer, ALLEVIATE,
sell, or otherwise dispose Of his stock until
he shall first address a communication TO
the board Of directors, signifyIng such intent
or desire, and thereupon the board OF direc-
tors shall give immediate notice thereof to
the remaining stockholders. Within ten
days after receipt Of notice by the board,
any or either Of the surviving stockholders
may purchase said stock by signifying the
intent so TO do and shall within ninety days
from the date of such acceptance pay over
in cash to the corporation, In trust for such
owner. the value of said stock, which value
shall be established on the basis Of the last
annual or semi-annual statement or report
of the company used in comparison with the
last monthly trial balance, to which shall
be added twenty-five per cent of the value
thus established, and the amount Of the sum
thus fixed shall constitute the value or price
Of the said stock. The corporation shall
thereupon call In the said certificate or GER
The herald., 1911-11-02
THE GREAT PITMAN'S DIFFICULTIES

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particular hobby My
Of both should learn at least
mental discipline and knowl
who
present generation constantly widening use
Know Truly P. T. is humost. p T. was
either o. subject Joking
this city
overhose who really It's description
speedily this alphabet to take
The herald., 1911-11-02

may be dissolved. with the assent OF the
stockholders owning three-fourths of the
stock Of this corporation, present or repre-
scented at a general meeting convened for
that purpose and after at least three days
notice of this meeting shall have been given
through mail, addressed to each stakeholder
at his last known place of residence. In
case of dissolution by the expiration Of this
charter, or otherwise. the stockholders shall
elect liquidator from among their own
number, who shall have full authority to
settle and wind up the business and affairs
of the company. The terms and conditions
Of, and the compensation for such services,
shall be fixed at the time Of election. In
case Of the death or disability Of said COM
missioner or liquidstor before the liquidation
of the affairs of the corporation, successor
to fill the vacancy may be appointed by the
stockholders.
The herald., 1911-11-02

tary- treasurer, who need not be, however, a
member of the board. The president and
manager shall have the right TO appoint and
dismiss the clerks and other employees or
said corporation at pleasure, and as the In
terest and business of the same may de-
mand. He may exercise this authority by
proxy. Any director being sick or absent
or about to absent himself, shall have the
right to appoint, by written instrument, an
other director or stakeholder, to act as his
proxy and in his stead, at any and all OF
the meetings Of said board Of directors dur
ing such absence or illness.
Immediately after the signing Of this
charter the stockholders shall, without fur
Their forpality, elect board Of directors
who shall serve until the election to be held
in 1912.
The herald., 1911-11-02
ARTICLE VI.

The funds of this corporation shall be de-
posted from time to time, In bank or
banks to be selected by the board OF direc-
tors All checks, notes or other instruments
drawn, executed or issued In the corpora
tons name and behalf shall be countersign-
ed BY at least two officers OF the corpora
ton. No Official shall thus sign or endorse
its concerns.
The herald., 1911-11-02
CHARTER
aglaRS GRAVEL & SAND COMPANY.
STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
~ LOUISIANA, PARISH OF Or
tsANS. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

kn:wn, that on this third day Of the
August, In the year one thousand
sdred and eleven, before me, Felix
lsA notary public, duly commits
&c sworn In for the parish OF Or
- eny Of New Orleans, therein resid-
lilly appeared the persons whose
" ~ nereunto subscribed, who declared
themselves of the provisions
OF this state. relative to the or
"a - OF corporations, they have coven-
sgreed. and do, by these presents,
~ ewes, as well as such other per-
may hereafter join or become as
ss,ssitn them, into a corporation and
ue IN law, for the objects and pur-
~, str under the agreements and stipu-
foilowing, to-wit:
The herald., 1911-11-02
ARTICLE X.

ANY and all notices and delays provided
for by this charter may be waived by the
unanimous consent Of the stockholders unless
prohibited by law.
Thus done and passed in my office, on the
the presence of Frank B. Twomey and Jo-
seph l.. Weiss, competent witnesses, VINO
have signed with the parties and me, the
notary, after reading the whole.
(Original signed) Signature Of subscrtb-
ers and number OF shares subscribed.
F. b. Twomey, j. l.. Weiss.
FELIX ]. DREYFoUs, Not. Pub.
I. the undersigned, recorder Of mortgages,
in and for the parish Of Orleans and state
Of Louisiana, do hereby certify that tne
above and foregoing act OF Incorporation OF
the southern Gravel & Sand Company was
this day duly recorded in my office, In boob
New Orleans, August 9Th, 1911.
(Signed
EMILE LEONARD, d. r.
I. the undersigned, a notary public, In anC
| for the ma IRISH and state aforesaid, do here
| by certify that the above and foregoing
| n true and correct copy OF the original ac
Of INCORPORATION Of the Southern Gravel 4
| Sand Company, together with the certl1cat'
| OF the recorder OF mortgages thereto ap
| pended. the whole on file and OF record II
my notarial office.
| New Orleans, August 18th, 1911.
| FELIX ]. DREYFoUs, Not. Pub.
oct 12 10 % nov 2 o 16 1911