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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

1t is suggested by the Peoria Her.
ald-Transcript that the proposed aero
plane mail will be devoted mainly to
carrying drop letters Seems sort o.
likely.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

The Russian Lion" failed to do any
rushin' and has been as harmless as
rabbit ever since.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

Kin Hubbard has noticed that moth.
ing will stop some folks but a small
admission fee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

buy matches than gas, and do not
hesitate to turn off the gas, even If it
will be only a few moments until it
is necessary to turn 1t on again. 1t is
such economies as these that really
count in household expenses.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11
System Started in January.

On Jan. g. last, the postal savings
bank system of the United States was
started by the designation of one sec
ond class office in each of the IS
states and territories of the country
as a postal savings bank. Progress
beyond this point was slow at first,
but now that. the system of admins
tration is well in hand, designations
are proceeding as rapidly as investi-
cations can be made, instruction CIV
en- and supplies furnished. There is
no longer any disposition to hang
back-the system is a demonstrated
success.
The plan the department Is follow.
ing in establishing the order of desig-
nation of postal savings banks among
the various classes of postoffices is as
follows Inspectors are sent out to in
vestigate the officers and the rating
of the postmaster, the extent of the
town and the demand for the estab-
lishment of postal savings bank Up
to this time the inspectors have not
been called upon to use their discre-
ton as to what offices should be first
visited in this way for the demand for
postal bank has nearly always been
ahead of them. AS soon as an office is
chosen for designation the postmaster
is called to a common meeting place
in his geographical vicinity where he
and dozen of his colleagues from
other postoffices are instructed by in
spectors in the work of running
postal savings banks. His supplies are
then furnished him and he is ordered
to open his postal bank by the board
of trustees on certain day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

The Peoria Herald-Transcript has
noticed that woman never wants a
man to dig horse-radish except on a
rainy, muddy day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

Alex Miller has changed his mind
and does not care to be Methodist
Bishop 1t seems they have to wear
Prince Albert coat all the time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

The Washington Democrat says it
does not believe that Iowa is now or
ever will be for La Toilette. He may
be all that his admirers claim for
him." the Democrat continues, "but
we do not believe Iowa will ever
take kindly to him or his methods"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11
That Booster Edition.

Davenport Times; The Keokul,
Gate City has recently issued 49,
page special edition exploiting the
great waterpower dam that is being
constructed there. The edition was
well prepared and printed and is a
credit to that city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

The Des Moines Capital says it
will be just like September to throw
out an occasional hint about the ad,
visibility Of filing that empty coal
bin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11
NOTES AND COMMENT.

The Fourth Iowa Cavalry will cele-
brate its 50th anniversary at the re-
union to be held at Mt, Pleasant Sept.
18TH to 18th, 1911.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

Look over the products at the
state and county fairs this year and
you will understand why 1t is that
Iowa land Is worth $3.50 an acre and
more" says the Aaltntic Telegraph.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

Marion Register: The Keokuk Gate
City Of August 31st was forty-eight
page paper and as good as it was
large. 1t is always a good paper
one of the best in the west.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

The Marshalltown Times-Republi-
can says that when a young girl wins
the good cooking contest at the Iowa
state fair the divorce court gets a
jolt.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11
DAILY BY MAIL.

DAILY BY MAIL. -
Y One year. s.. COIL Four montns...$A'SW
Six months 80. L50IOne month. 800. =. e
Entered in Keokuk postoffice as secohu
class matter.
q Postage prepaid: terms In advance,
All subscription orders should give sne
r. .. address and state whether " 10 =
new or renewal order. II change o,
4 address is desired. state both the oio
Remit by postofrice money order.
express money order, registered letter
or draft, a. our risk.
The date printed on the address OF
each paper notes when the supscrAs'eioA
expires.
Subscribers falling to receive ,,o tne Ss
papers promptly will confer IaVoE W
giving notice OF the fact
Address all communications t9 NV
THE GATE CITY COMPANY.
No. 49, North Sixth st. keokuk' Iowa
THE GATE CITY Is on sale At the
following news stands:
Hotel Keokuk. cor. Third and Johnson.
c. H. Rollins & Co., 629 Main sGfee1
Ward Bros. 525 Main street
Depot News stand
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

Alton Star-Enterprise: We are in
receipt of a big booster edition of
The Keokuk Gate City of which C. F.
Skirvin, formerly of the Creston Ad-
vertiser, is manager 1t is forty
eight page paper and has complete
writeup of the business firms and
commercial clubs of that city together
with full description of the big
dam which is being constructed at
that place. That dam edition of The
Gates is good one and it is boost.
ing good town. If the committee OF
waterworks in Alton get to working
together and find place for Bill Gun.
bingham to dig an artesian well we
may get out special water works
edition here in Alton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

West Point Bee: On Thursday, Au-
gust 81, The Keokuk Gate City got out
forty-eight page special edition. 1t
contained many articles on and a
score or more of illustrations of the
water power project at present being
constructed between Keokuk and
Hamilton. ILL.,, and was very good
showing of newspaperdom Besides
1t contained numerous write-ups of
Keokuk industries and organizations.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11


Clarinda Journal: The Keokuk Gate
City recently appeared as an edition
of forty-eight pages in order to give
special information concerning the
|, city of Keokuk with full particulars
of the great Mississippi river water
power project there under way, the
construction Of dam to furnish 200,-
600 horse power for commercial pur-
poses. Keokuk is a fortunate city
because it has worked to be such, and
The Gate City is great newspaper.
That papers enterprise in regard to
the big dam and its meaning to Keo-
kuk and surrounding territory is fresh
evidence OF the ability of its manager,
C. F. Skirvin, former resident of
Creston, where he was also in the
newspaper business.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

keokuk, Iowa ...... Sept. II, 1911
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-11

Clinton Herald: The Keokuk Gate
City is entitled to congratulations for
the excellence of splendid booster
edition which it has just published.
Consisting of forty-eight pages it is
devoted largely to showing the prog
ress that is being made On the con.
struction of the great water power
dam being built across the MISSISSIPPI
pi there and in pointing to the oppor-
tunities of that city with the compile
ton of the dam. Keokuk is waking
up and The Gate City is keeping step
with the procession.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
RECEIVER WANTED
BY STOCKHOLDERS
Minority Members of Moving
Picture Company Charge
acknowledgement.

A receiver for the Armat Moving Pic
ture Company of Washington, leading
competitor of the Edison company, is
asked in a petition filed today in the
District Supreme Court by minority
stockholders, asserting their dissatisfac-
ton with the management of the con-
Germ.
President Thomas Armat, Vice Presi-
dent Harry T. Marvin and Treasurer
jeremiah ]. Kennedy are made CO.
defendants in the suit, being charged
with voting themselves eXOrbitant sal
aries and buying patent rights at eN-
oTbitant prices.
The minority stockholders who are
plaintiffs are L. Quincy Smith. Samuel
L. Jones, William S. MinniX, Lester A.
Barry, Franklin T. Sanner, T. Janney
Brown, and Maurice Philips, all of
Washington and vicinity. They are pre-
sented by Attorney J. J. Darlington and
secured from the court rule to show
cause March 3 why their prayers should
rot be granted.
1t is recited in the petition that the
Armat Moving Picture Company was
organized in 1900 under the lows of West
Virginia, with the principal offices III
Washington. For some years the busl-
ness was Improbable, owing TO NtlBd-
tiOn over alleged patent in1ringementS
with the Edison Company.
In 1896, il Is charged, President Thomas
Armat made a contract with Charles
+. Wood to manage the business and
prosecute the litigation. Wood was to
receive $4,000 year and half of the
profits Of the company, but died In l9!S.
At the last annual meeting OF the
corporation, it is charged that Armat,
who controlled $500 shares Of the en-
tire capital stock Of $1,000 shares. voted
himself $4,000 under the contract with
Wood.
1t is also charged that Armat and the
other Offices, controlling the board or
directors, voted salaries Of $500 year
to Armat, and $3.50 year each TO
Marvin and Kennedy. That their ser
vices are not worth such sums Is de-
Clared by the minority stockholders
who say their protests were given a
harsh quietus when Armat voted EiS
ma 1ority of the stock
Purchase of a new moving picture
device, known as the MaCklEne patent,
for $1,000 in annual instalIments Of
80, 600, is also complaint made by the
plaintiffs A discovery Is asked II
Armat and his colleagues are the real
inventors of the patent and are selling
to the company at an eXOrbitant price.
The court Is asked to appoint a re-
ceiver to ascertain the profits Of the
CORPORATION since 1859. inquire how
much President Armat has received
under the contract with Charles Wood,
and conduct the affairs of the company.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
PORTSNOUTHSFATE
SOON TOBE SETTLED
Ancient Wooden Fighting
Craft May Rest In San
Francisco Bay.

Almost at the end Of three-sCOre years
ana ten Of active service in the navy
more than any of its men have served,
more than most of them have lived-the
ancient wooden sailing ship Portsmouth,
of the United States Navy, is to be sur
Neyed for a determination of what shall
be done with her.
She is now in the service of the New
Jersey naval militia, but her term there
will expire next month, and The Navy
Department announced today that her
fate would be decided when the Gov
ernment received her again. She may
be sold or she may be sent on her last
long voyage around the Horn to find a
resting place in San Francisco bay as
naval relic.
There is a possibility Of better fate
she may be refitted and entered into the
Public Health and Marine Hospital Ser
vice
Within the Golden Gate would be
fitting place for her last berth, for her
waters saw her first great service. Dur
ing the Mexican war she served in the
Pacific ocean, and it was at her mast
head that the Stars and Stripes were
broken out to the breeze July 9. 1886,
Just in time to establish the authority
of the United States over that terri
tory.
That was the beginning of a varied
career.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Mrs. GilChriSt Dies
AS Result of Burns

Arrangements for the funeral of Mrs.
Lulu B. Gilchrlst, kho died in the
Casualty Hospital from burns received
by setting her clothing on fire by falling
against a small gas heater, are being
completed this afternoon.
Mrs. Gilchrst, who was the wife of
DR.. +. Y. Gilchrist. died late yesterday
afternoon. The accident happened early
in the day. while she was in the kitchen
of her home, SOB Seventh street north
east. A cat running under her feet
tripped her and caused her to fall.
Mrs. Gilchrist was twenty-three years
old. Her husband, who at one time
was resident physician at Casualty Hos
pital, is employed in Government de-
Dartment.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Marmot Accused of
Transmitting Plague

The marmOt, called han team by
the Chinese, d distant relative of the
American woOdChuCk, is believed to be
responsible for the pneumonia plague
from which thousands Of people ~
China are dying, according to dispatches
received by the State Department today
from Consul General Samuel S. knaben-
shue at Tientsin.
The animal has been previously pro-
tected from harm by the supcrStitious
fears Of the Chinese about it; but those
fears, the consul general says, are be
ing swiftly dissipated by the high pric.
paid for their skins.
The plague is scattered over all those
portions of eastern Mongolia in which
the marmot lives, and it is believed that
the maIady, which is infectious through
breath and sputum, has been spread
from the animals and from persons
suffering from the disease, by trapperS
who have gone into Harbn and other
towns to the southwark to sell pelts.
The germs are destroyed by three
hours exposure to the sun, and it is
believed the plague Will cease to he
dangerous when warm weather comes III
northern China.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
BILL TO PREVENT
FUTURE OEADLOCKS
Senator Root Would Have
Plurality Vote Elect I
Senators.

Senator Root has introduced a bill in
the Senate which is intended to prevent
deadlocks in State Legislatures growing
out of attempts to elect United States
Senators. Senator Root is opposed to
direct election of Senators, and as a
way to prevent deadlocks he now pro-
poses that a plurality of the Legisla-
lures may elect a Senator. The bill pro-
vides that in case there is no election
by majority vote by March l next
preceding the term for which the Sena-
tor should be elected, that therea fter
a plurality vote shall be sufficient to
elect. The bill is not to become Oper-
ative until January, 1912. 1t would have
no effect on the deadlocks' now on in
New York. Iowa, Colorado, and Mon
tSna.
The bill was referred to the Committee
on Privileges and Elections, but stands
no show of enactment at this session
In the opinion Of some Senators 1t would
be merely an incentive to bring about
deadlocks. instead Of a device for break
ing them.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Prisoner Not a Burglar,
Merely a Tramp Artist

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Whcn Detec-
tive Joseph FanelH OF New Rochelle saw
George Evison step from a Mount Yer
non trolley car with pockets bulging the
sleuth thought he had captured a burg
lar. In police headquarters Evisons
pockets gave up these articles:
Needles, thread, patches, a razor, a
stocking fun of tea. mirror, a paper
containing butter, eight onions, a plug
Of tobacco, several pieces Of ribbon, a
whiskhroom, a silver watch and chain,
several side combs, a small bag of but
tons, a bunCn of shoe laCes, a pipe,
special pOIiCeman's shield Of Suffolk
county. a small broilcr made Of copper
wire, q cold chicken, several pieces Of
bologna sausage, a napkin, q nail file,
half used cake of face powder, a box Of
matches, pair Of scissors, wash cloth,
iaCk-nife. a box of drawing pencils
and craYons, and small sketch book
containing rough sketches of landscapes
and street scenes.
Evison told Judge Samuel +. Swim
hurne that he was an artist and had
been on a sketChing tramp through
WcstCheSter county. He was freed.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Challenge Verdict to
Judge in Masquerade

BLOOMFIELD. Ind. Feb 27.-The
fact that Judge Charles Henderson ap-
pearCd in a masquerade costume i'm
personating George Washington while
he was receiving a verdict of guilty in
the murder case OF Charles Burton will
be used by BUrtOns attorneys as the
basis of petition for a new trial. Bur-
ton was convicted OF M nslaughter
It happened that when Judge Hender-
son was called to hear the verdict he
was attending a masquerade party. He
was Costumed in silk knickerbOckCrs,
white stockings, fancy slippers with
silver buckles, laCeS and ~uffs. swallow
tail coat, and a powdered wig. Remov-
ing only his wig, he FASTENED to the
courtroom and heard the verdict read
The question has been brought Up.
May judge appear on the bench in
"disguiSe?" BurtOn'S attorneys belie-e
that the verdict can be set aside be-
cause Judge Henderson. who is a Re
publican leader in Indiana, appeared
while !mpersonating George Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
American Cheese Found
Nutritious and Healthful

American cheese, green or ripe, is
splendid thing to eat-nutTiticus, digesti-
bic, healthful. tasty-the department Of
Agriculture declares in bulletin issued
today. 1t fe'I some college studcn's On
Amer lean cheese at all periods Of green
ness and ripeness, and nov they are
cIyirr for it. They volunteered to try
it out in threerday experiments. hut
some Of them kept pyramding unit!
I!:Cy had had six weeks o. cheese.
Tho experiments WerC conducted at
Wesleyan University. in ohio, where
sixty-five persons were subjected to the
dietary, which included a DIT oe banana,
some soft bread, and d capsule OF char
coal occasionally; hut chiefly it was
cheese. The experiments helped 20
prove that one pound of cheese has
nearly the same food value as two
pounds of fresh beef or eggs. It costs
about the same as smoked ham or
bCaOn
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
School Janitor Service
To Be Thoroughly Probed

Specific Investigations as to the
charges of Snowden Ashford against
the efficiency of the janitor service in
the public schools will be made as soon
as copy of the charges is received
at the offices Of the Board of Education.
The Municipal Architect made a severe
arraignment of the janitor service in a
report submitted to the Commissioners
last week. He alleged that the COM
plants against the heating of the
schools was due to the lack of proper
instruction OF janitors in the use of the
heating apparatus. He also asserted
that the buildings were not taken
proper care of in many cases.
Secretary Harry Hine today said that
these charges would be forwarded to
the committee on buildings and sites as
soon as received, and would be thor
oughly gone over and Investigated by
that committee.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Archbishop Says Y.M.C.A.
Violated His Confidence

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 27.-Declaring
that the Y. NJ. c. A. has violated his
confidence in using his letter as an in
dorsement of the campaign to raise
$Go0,ooo for new building, Archbishop
iceland has made it plain that in the
future, campaigns of the association
will be conducted without his indorse-
ment.
in a letter to Father John Gum, pas
tor of the Sacred Heart Church, the
archbishop explains that he contributed
$2N5 and wrote the letter he did upon
consideration that at the next national
meeting of the Y. NJ. G. y. the TeStriC-
tion making it impossible for a Catholic
10 hold office would he removed. This
arrier was not removed, and Arch
bishop Ireland says that when he heard
OF this he asked for a withdrawal of
his letter. The subsequent publicity of
II, he says, is a breach of faith.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Annual Banquet Tonight
Of the University Club

The banquet of the University Club,
to be held tonight at the Willard Hotel,
will be one of the most delightful of
these annual events. The speakers
program is unusually distinguished.
President Taft will speak, also Am
bassador Bryce, Senator Chauncey NJ
Depew, and Congresman-Elect Martin
w. LittletOn of New York. Senator
Carte of Montana will preside.
In addition to the speakers program.
a number of stunts are arranged by
the membership of the club to add to
the fun of the occasion. These are not
limitations of the GridirOn Club affairs,
but are all representative in some way
Of college life. The University Glee
Club will sing during the evening.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
FETE IS OBSERVED
At ORPHAN ASYLUM
Germans Visit Institution In
Anacostia for Annual
Event
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.
ANACOSTIA, D. c., FEB. q.


The German fete known as the men
zelsuppe,' held throughout the aftef-
noon OF yesterday in the German Or
phan Asylum. on Good Hope road, Ana
costa, brought together representative
citizens from German circles in Wash
ington TO the number of nearly LOCO.
The festival, significant under its name
of the killing of the young porkers and
their preparation into various savory
dishes. was arranged by the Washing
ton Butchers Benevolent Association
for the benefit of the German Orphan
Asylum. Its liberal patronage upon tho
part of those interested in the main
tenance of the institution made possible
the SUCCESS that attended the efforts
of the promoters. II was estimated
that about $500 will go to the treasury
of the asylum from the proceeds of
the feast
When the visitors arrived at the asy-
lum each one secured a badge distinc-
tive of the occasion, and was ushered
into one of the large halls, both OF
which contained long tables, laden with
edibles OF various kinds. Refreshments
were served as well and appropriate
music rendered.
Nicholas Auth was chairman of the
committee of arrangements. President
Fred Imhof, president of the board If
directors of the asylum. was in attenn-
ance with the other members of the
board, all of whom took part in the
reception of the company. The officers
Of the Butchers Benevolent Assocla-
tion are: George Auth. president: Adam
DieSelman. vice president: John T.
Dietz, secretary, and George Bessier
treasurer.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Dentists Give. Services
To Negro Poor Children

Added interest is felt today in the
movement started several weeks ago to
provide free dental treatment for the
poor negro ChildreQ of Washington
Members Of the Robert +. Freeman Den
tai Society, which is composed of the
leading colOred dentists of the city, at a
meeting yesterday pledged themselves to
devote at least two hours a month to
gTatuitOuS service.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Going to Rio de Janeiro
For Alleged Absconder

BOSTON, Feb. 27.-PoliCe Inspector
Pelton will leave today for Wash
ington with cxtradition papers which
he will later take to Rio de Janeiro to
bring back Broker Robert +. Dave,
who is wanted here on several charges
of larceny. Governor Foss will sign
the papers early in the morning and
Inspector PeltOn will then seek the sig
nature of President Taft.
on March Pelton will sail from New
York for Rio de JaneirO on the steam
ship Byron, Of the Lamport and Holt
line. Provided Davie does not succeed
in blocking eXtraditiOn. Inspector Pei
ton will sail with him from Rio on
April 3 and arrive in New York on
April %
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Hudson Loses Damage
Suits Against PickfOrd

Litigation of ten years today was
won by Thomas II. Pickford in the
81, 900 damage suit Of James Hudson,
who charged PickfOrd with falsely
causing his arrest on complaint or
attempted blackmail in 1901.
A jury returned a verdict in favor OF
Pickford this morning in Circuit Court,
No >, before Judge Barnard. A motion
for a new trial and an appeal probably
will follow.
Hudson recently obtained "A verdict
for 5000 damages in the same action,
but the verdict was set aside by the
Court OF Appeals and the present new
trial ordered.
PiCkford was defended by Attorneys
Maddox & Galley and II. L. Davis.
The Washington times., 1911-02-27
Opponents of Mrs. Scott
Select Their Ticket

Mrs. George NJ. Sternberg. wife Of
General Sternberg, Is the candidate Sc
lected by the District Daughters of the
Revolution who are supporters of Mrs.
William Cummins Story for the office
Of vice president general from the Dis
trict of Columbia. Mrs. Mary 5. Lock-
wood and Mrs. d. c. Ludlow. who also
will support Mrs. StoTy's candidacy for
resident general of the organization
will be named as candidates for the Of
flee of State regent and State vice re-
gent of the District Daughters.
1t is understood these offices will be
hotly contested by supporters of Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott, president general
and opponent Of Mrs. Story