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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03
keokuk Bowling Association Schedule
Has Been Arranged, First Games
to be Rolled Next
Tuesday.
6 CLUBS COMPOSE ASSN
keokuk Club Alleys VIII be Thrown
Open to General Practice One
Night Each Week-Twen-
ty Week Season.

The Keokuk Bowling Association
will open it's schedule next Tuesday
on the Drexel and Keokuk club alleys.
The league is composed of the fol-
lowing teams: Company L. Ewers- Nc
Carthy, Keokuk Club, Grand Leaders,
Boosters and Drexel. The season
will last twenty weeks, closing on
March 81. The games will be rolled
on only two alleys of the city, the
Olympia failing to enter team in
the league this season. Arrange
ments have been made with the Keo-
kuk club so that their private alleys
will be thrown open to practice to all
of the bowlers one night each week.
The schedule follows: =
Dec. IL and Feb. 20.
Company L VS.. Drexel, at Drexel.
Ewers-McCarthy VS.. Boosters, at
keokuk Club.
Dec. IA and Feb. %.
Keokuk Club VS.. Grand Leaders at
Keokuk Club.
Dec. 10 and Feb. 81.
Grand Leaders VS.. Ewers-McCar-
thy, at Drexel
Drexel vs.. Boosters at Keokuk club
Dec. 81 and Feb. 2s.
Company L VS.. Keokuk Club ct
Drexel'
Dec. 26 and March 5.
Boosters VS.. Grand Leaders al
Drexel
Drexel VS.. Keokuk Club at Keokuk
lIub.
Dec. % and Mar. z.
Company L vs.. Ewers- Mccarthy at
Keokuk Cub
Jan. and March IL.
keokuk Club VS.. Boosters at Drex.
Company L vs.. Grand Leaders at
keokuk Club.
Jan. and March IA.
Ewers-McCarthy vs.. Drexel, at
Drexel
Jan. and March 10.
Drexel vs.. Grand Leaders at Drexel
keokuk Club VS.. Ewers- Mccarthy
at Keokuk Club.
Jan. Il and March 81.
Company l. vs.. Boosters at Keokul
Club
Nov. and Jan. IS.
Company L VS.. Drexel at keokul
Club.
Ewers-Mccarthy vs.. Boosters a
Drexel
Nov. 9 and Jan. 10.
keokuk Club vs.. Grand Leaders a
Drexel
Nov. IA and Jan. 90.
Grand Leaders VS.. Ewers McCarth,
al keokuk Club.
DrexeI VS.. Boosters at Drexel.
Nov. is and Jan. rs.
Company L VS. Keokuk Club al
Keokuk Club.
Nov. 81 and Jan. 80.
Boosters VI. Grand Leaders, at keo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03

Iowa are subject to unjust discrim-
nations in freight rates in favor OF
Missouri and Illinois cities, and that
the Determinations prohibit fair COM
petition on the part of the Iowa
cities. In the St Louis ads, especial
ly, great stress is laid on the advan-
tages of freight rates in and out of
St Louis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03

For coughing, dryness and tickling
in the throat, hoarseness and all
coughs and colds. take Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound, Contains no OPT
ates. Wilkinson C Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03

For pains in the side or chest damp
en- a piece of flannel with Chamber
lains Liniment and bind it on over
the seat of pain. There is nothing
better For sale by all dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03

kuk Club.
Drexel vs.. Keokuk Club at Drexel.
Nov. % and Feb. /.
Company L VS.. Ewers-McCarthy at
Drexel.
Nov. % and Feb. 8.
Keokuk Club VS.. Boosters, at Keo.
kuk Club
Company Z vs.. Grand Leaders. at
Drexel.
Nov. 80 and Feb. 8.
Mccarthy vs.. Drexel, at Keo.
kuk Club.
Dec. 5 and Feb. 10.
Drexel VS.. Grand Leaders, at Keo-
kuk Club.
Keokuk Club vs.. Ewers-McCarthy
at Drexel
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03
Baby needs the fresh, hfe-givi;n
element, which IS found In fresh
cows milk and
vi ElLIN'S
FOOD

This fresh, life-giving element is
found in mothers milk, but is never
foundincanned, MISUNDERSTANDING
Feed your baby on Mellin' 5 Food
and see what a remarkable improve
ment there will be in a few days.
Write for a free sample Of MeIlln's
Food to try.
MELLlN's FOOD CO. BOSTON. MASS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03
REsI ARn BEAlIH TO MOTHER ARD CalLp.

MRS. WIssLow,s SOOTHING syn IJFI no IONS y
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
TEETHINc. with PERFECT Suc .I.r S;ljys
saoTglss the CHILD. soFTENs ms y, " 81
ALI,AYs; all PAIN; CURES VIM vi + Is o.
is the best remedy Ier DlARkiiu. ~. for .sfs3
sa,uteiy harmless. Be sure and ask 10. y. otbdl
Winslow's Soothing syrup and taAe w
tind. Twenty-Five cetita bottle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03
Or. : EATON JOHNSTON

TIT OICIAN AND SURGEON
The only physician practicing Osts
opathy In the county. The Smitheont
a. truss fitted and guaranteed. TIL
only truss that holds. Office. North
side Of Main street, third door aboy,
Fifth. Phone SO. Residence, Ninth and
Webster. Phone 4s4. 2. o. Lock 30,
Il. Warsaw. III.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03
Or. BRUCE Z. elLFILLAN,

DR.. BRUcE Z. GlLFILLAN
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Once. e21h Main street. oyei
Crooks & Cox Millinery store Boil
Phone 100 Black.
Residence 317 North Fourth stres.
Bell Phone 1880 Red.
Hours: 1912 a. M: "a p. M; II
.. m. Sunday by appointment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03

W. J. HARTFE, M. o., o. q
Osteopathic ant Electric treatms,.
spe -ialty. OF 20. 80 North Fon nss
street. Ground floor. -
Hours-l0 to u r NJ; 2 to5
Evenings by appointment.
Phone-Otf' Iowa 1254-Red. rad,
dence, low. Stored. 's''
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Nov. % and Feb. 8.

Dec. 7 and Feb. IS.
Company L VS.. Boosters at Drexel
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DR.. w. FRANK BROWN.
4o2 Main St.
Keokuk. Iowa.
Both Phones.
oince Hours; 10 to 1880 a. m, a:,,|
10 p. M. 7:45 to 9 p. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03

DR.. c. J. CHRISTENSEN
oSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN
Z. NJ. c. A. Building.
Office hours-9 to 10 a. M. , ia i,
p. m. Residence, Iowa phone lis,
rings. Offce. Iowa phone l157 II
ring: Residence 800 North Eighth 81
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-11-03

DR.. II. 3. WEscoTT
DENTIST.
once over Younker's store. cornsI
Fifth and Main streets.
Bell phone 676-Blrc.; Hub. phone 1,sl
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PROFESSIONAL CARns
PHYSICIANS.
Or. w. 2. sHERlnck

Or. ". P. SHERLOCK. .
PHYSiClk AND SURGEON
Office. Is North Fifth strsa. !,
Howell building. y
Office hours-1o to IL a. M: y,
p. M; evenings. Z to s; SUNDAY. !" ],
to !. p. m. =
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
LETTERS STILL COMING
Correspondents Tell OF Cruelties at
the Geneva School.

Letters are coming daily from differ
ent parts of the state 10 P. H. Wells
who, as attorney for the family Of
Minnie Hobert, is pressing a thorough
investigation of alleged cruelties to
girls at the Geneva training school
Two letters received by the attorney
today shed additional light on the
manner in which it is charged girls
have been punished by the matTons
of the school. Attorney Wells today
addressed letters to Governor c. S.
Deneen and Thomas O'Connor of Pc
oria, the latter a member of the board
Of administration Of state institutions,
calling upon them 10 instruct Mrs.
Ophlia L. Amigh, superintendent of
the Geneva schools TO desist in writ
ing ''blufang and -bulldozing letters 10
Minnie Hobert pending completion Of
the investigation.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29

Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.
Kerler Rug company, cleaners.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer q Trefz.
Fresh river fish at 171S Third ave
nue., West 1892. We deliver.
Let William Johnson do your tin and
furnace work; 1916 Third avenue.
All kinds Of mems hats cleaned
blocked and repaired at Blasche's.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
favor.
Mrs Austin's buckwheat flour
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
H 7. Siemon wants your tin and
furnace work; 1526152S Fourth ave
nue.
Mrs. Austin's buckwheat -four
gives the real genuine, old time
flavor.
Ucal lodge. No. COS will give a dane
ing party at Odd Fellows hall Thurs
day evening, March go, Admission
% cents a couple.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
HOME FURNISHINGS

WE ARE SHOWING THE CAL
ORIG FIRELESS COOKERS in a
variety OF sizes, they save fuel,
labor and discomfort bake, roast
or boil but never burn, $3.50
to INSTRUMENTATION. 81 SO
Extra large woven elm clothes
baskets 500
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
S285,459 RAISED
BY THE COLLEGE
Amount Planned for Augustana
Jubilee Is Exceeded by
$4,000.
GREATER PART COLLECTED
Illinois Conference Subscription
Leads. With Minnesota
Second.

The Augustana Bulletin, which
will contain the names ot the donors
TO the jubilee fund in the New York
conference, will soon be ready for dis
tribution. The total amount raised
for the endowment fund in the east
ern conference is s1S,205.37. which is
about two thousand dollars below
their apportionment
Figures for the total amount sub
scribed in the whole synod are now
available. A quarter OF million dol
lars was the sum which was TO have
been reached. but the figures show
that that mark was exceeded by over
s35, 900, the total amount subscrib-
ed being $2s5,459.27.
A greater part of the sum subscrio-
ed for the endowment fund has been
collected. over s135,000 being in the
hands Of Prof. Andrew Kempe, treas
urer OF the college. at the present
time. In addition TO this amount
there is about 100000 more which
has been collected, but which has not
as yet been turned over 70 the school
by some of the conferences. Accord
ing 10 those figures less than $4,000
OF the jubilee fund now remains
uncollected.
CONsUL'S REMEMBRANCE
Illinois leads the several confer
ences in the amount subscribed, hav-
ing $151 .923.1I TO its credit In addi-
tion TO the amounts subscribed by the
different conferences to the endow-
ment fund, Consul Ekman of Sweden.
lately deceased. contributed S5,299.0l,
or 10000 crowns. While in this coun-
,ry Consul Ekman made an effort TO
get some Of the Swedish-Americans
TO return to their fatherland When
Dr. Andreeu was soliciting in one of
the fiourishing Swedish farming com
munities in Iowa he had some pic
lures taken of some of the homes
which he sent to Consul Ekman, at
the same time explaining TO the Swed
ish am bassador why the Swedish
Americans did not care TO return TO
their mother country. The consul,
who was then on his death bed. was
so impressed with DR.. Andreen's ap-
peal that he instructed his wife to
give 10000 crowns to Augustana col
lege So as TO further the work OF the
Swedish Americans In this country
FROM II CONFERENCES.
The following is a list of the
amounts subscribed by each confer
ence of the synod:
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
City Chat
LOOSE NE. APRIL

LOOSE Me- aFHtG
Loose me, April, set me free.
Soul and step. TO comrade thee!
Bid you naples Quivering fire
Touch the ash OF old desire
Into leaping flames again,
Coursing through each singing vein.
Loose me, April I would speed O..
BIthely where thy footsteps lead:
Chase the butterflies that pass.
Golden shuttles through the grass;
Race the ripples as they run,
1.-the brown Arabs in the sun:
Chamber where the dogwoods blow,
Twinkling gaIaxies of snow;
Or, all breathless. unaware,
Pierce the moss-hung ooudoir, where
Beauty, by a ferny pool,
Braids her tresses dushy-cool.
Hilton r Greer in April Lippin-
colts.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29

De given 800 each year. and that the
section foreman who has the best
stretch Of track will be given $50.
There are 2S roadmasters on the Rock
Island system. and under each are a
score or 50 Of section foremen.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
DAVENPORT SCHOOL WINS
Big Eight Championship Is Awarded
by Knox College,

Oficial notice received today from
Knox college, Galesburg. which has
been supervising the big eight con-
ference debates, that Davenport
high school has been awarded the
championship of the league.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
Correct COrSetry


The Overplump woman should
have the corset which gives her
a beautifully modelled statuesque
figure firmly supporting the mus
cles Of bust and abdomen r'duc-
ing the measurements az ~ Ich as
possible.
Your new Easter gown or spring
suit will not be quite satisfactory
unless you have the correct cor
set and IL has been we'll shown
that the cOrrcc; 1911 spring
models are the Regis make.
We also mention that the Regis
cOTsets for brides are the most
eKquisitely beautiful models we
have ever shown Spring brides
should ask 70 see the Regis bro
cades and the LaCamille corsets.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
FROM II {

The following is list OF the
amounts subscribed by each confer
ence of the synod:
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29

Cham berlaln's Stomach and Liver
Tablets invariably bring relief 10 wo-
men suffering from chronic constipg-
ton. headache, biliousness, dizziness,
saIlowness Of the skin and dyspepsia
Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29

yesterday that it intends 10 install q
sysem of rewards for the men who
make the roadbed - The announce
ment was that in the future the road
master Eho keeps the Toadbed under
his direction in the best condition will
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29

PLY BLACK RUBBER LAWN
HOSE in so It. lengths with brass
couplings -----.-..--.. -AS3.S5
COMBINATION LAWN and gar
den rakes made of heavy steel
wire .2E<
GARDEN HOES steel blade with
hood. wood handle .........10c
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29
Delicious Cake

Layer Cakes of all kinds, ready
every day for your choosing
SPECIAL CAKES TO ORDER
Any style, size or shape. fancy dec
orations for any occasion. You
run no risks, you make no mis-
takes when ordering here.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-03-29

This store has become famous
for its delicious cakes. Birthday
Cakes, Wedding Cakes, Fruit Cake,
Cakes for all occasions. Angel
Food, Spice, Gold, Sunshine. Mar
BILE and Chocolate Cakes, Nut and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01
BY SEWELL FORD

mine, Mr.. Twink Mullins. You ought to remember.
He shipper in the box fact ry where worked before
the shutdown. They let him off, you know, account
of him not shown up Monday, and he couldn't
to get other job until he heard about you and
your lucky fish. But he dom real well last heard
from him. He said the fish did the trick.
"Bosh!' snorts Miss Strong.
some int rested. Now, how did you to think
the fish professor, Miss Ruby?"
"Why, Mr.. Mullins gave me the name and number
Professor Seelig, number
"Ruby, says |, take another look at this of
mine and see if it fits name like that. Third floor up for
Professor Seelg. He mends viOns, though and never
heard of him havn any good luck charms to rent out
r UBY insists that he does, just the same, and
~ anxious to locate him.
But Ruby" protests Miss Strong @after all we have
talked you about the folly of such things, surely you
do not believe such nonsense?'
Il believe Twink Mullins, says Ruby.
"N1ullins?' repeats Miss Strong. "Let me see,
WASH that the person who came to the Rest smelling of
Gquor?7
Ruby mods sullen.
81 hope you followed my advice not to see him
again. says Miss Strong.
him that night he never showed up again
"Why, Ruby!' gasps Miss Strong Some day you
may be wise enough to appreciate what have done for
you
HUH" remarks Ruby, bn' her lip hard
"Now, about this silver fish charm" goes Miss
Strong What did you want it for?'
If you'd like to know says Ruby, IL wanted it so
Icould get Mr. Mullins back We was keepn' compnv.'
Miss Strong stlffens and regards Ruby real dsap-
provn you obstinate and silly young person"
says She Haven't told you he not proper
sociate? He is illbred, dissolute young man. He
drinks. Can you deny that?"
Twink don't get loaded often says Ruby, @and
after he got his job he goin the water wagon
for good. He told me that last night"
"Indeed' says Miss Strong sarcastic. "And what
was his job, pray?"
"Runnn bottlin machine says Ruby.
@Bottling what?" demands Miss Strong.
ale says Ruby.
"Shocking!' says Miss Strong. "You would not
think of marrying man like that, hope?"
4Nle?' says Ruby. I'D jump at the chance"
"And leave the Rest" goes Miss Strong, with all
the refining influences we try to"
@Ah, that!' says Ruby, tossin her head defiant.
"Pve had enough of the Rest to last lifetime. If
hadn't been there, wouldn't of lost Twink But he
couldn't stand for your old reception room where there
nothin to do but sit around stiff and whisper and
read the rules. He wanted to take me out to dances
and down to Coney, and wish I'd gone when he asked
mel wish I'd left the Rest months ago."
More from Miss Strong. WELL" says she.
"And why didn't you leave u.s."
"You know well enough why didn't" says Ruby.
give dollars week on the hosiery counter! That's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01

- course for other folks? Here comes Swiftly Toe
the other afternoon and puts up to domestic
proposition he d been wOrryln about all day.
Seems that married sister of his had been havin'
words with her the free use he made of
the pay envelop before he showed up home on Satur
day night, and it had ended by Mike handin her one.
And Swiftly he debatin' whether to 60 down and
mop up the floor with him have him put under
bonds.
"Ah tell Molly to take the kid and go home to Mother
for week or So says l. "That'l tame him."
Swiftly scratches his right undecided 81 dunno
how that might work out, says he.
well them says |, "let her present him with neck
lace of hot fried peace Oferin and invite him
gloom up the other eye Fix it, anyway, only give
chance to finish up this bookkeepn job of mine before
midnight"
60 Swiftly pixies off for South Brooklyn leavin me
alone in the studio. gettin along fine too, and
had almost untangled the gross income from the
head expenses, when there timid knock the
door. Before | can answer in pushes young female
that sized up haSty as first season chOwder party
queen Strayed from Ninth-ave. Anyway, she's
costumed cheap but natty, with skirt like coat
sleeve and Coronation straw lid that down the
bridge of her In front and rested her shoulder
blades behind.
"4Well?' says l. scowlin' at her over my shoulder
"Ah, pull the shade the facet" says she. "How
do you know it's gon to hurt?'
@I amt takin' any chances Lizzie" says l. missed
your way, amt your
Guess not, says she. = seen the number plain.
Where's the professor
"Watn for you to shut the door from the outside,
says l.
GU MIn! says SIe Wny L tnOuSnC ne was an
old duck! Maybe didn't get that part straight
though. l came after the little fish,"
"So?" says l. you'll find sardines at the deicates-
sen, around on Sixth-ave."
"Ah, chop the gag lnes!' says She "Ive been put
next by party that's had it. You know, the little
silver fish with the wiggy tail It'll be dollar won't it,
Proessor and at that she goes countn quarters
of plated mesh purse hangin' from one wrist.
Reverse, Sister, saysI you're up the wrong alley.
amt got any fish in Stock wggly tailed otherwise.
And now, as I'm more or less busy if you'd kindly
ooh, please, Professor" says she, "dont turn me
down like that!" And hanged if she don't do sudden
slump to the knees right there the floor. please"
she goes on "let me have the lucky fish, Only for a
week l want it, and if you will IL
SHE'D got that far when hears three sharp raps
the studio door, and at the next breath in stalks
female No. g. This is big, deep chested, sharp
eyed middle aged woman dressed all in gray with white
cuffs and collar, and tailor made cloth lid her gray
ish hair She don't stop to introduce herself ask any
questions but after glance at little tableau she
marches straight to me busnesslike, gives me
chilly glare through her glasses and remarks explosive,
"Wretch!"
think so?" says l.
al believe my eyes, can't II" says she,
loolin' from me to the girl. "Ruby, get up!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-01

And Ruby, bein' more less of acrobat, manages
to do it without splttin any She looks sort Of
scared and worried though.
Now tell me the whole story Ruby, says the lady in
gray. what about this person."
~Nothin', Miss Strong says Ruby, sulky like.
"Humph7 says Miss Strong al know better
Didn't find you on your knees?"
At which Ruby proceeds to flare up. "You got no
business Spyin this way, She her black eyes
snappin', Gust because live at the Rest
Miss Strongs mouth straightens out to sharp slit
and her eyeds narrow down. ALLOW me to remind you,
Ruby" says she, "that of the conditions imposed
on all our charity rooers is that they must satisfy us
as to their good character. But had intention of
spying on you as you are pleased to term 1t, until
happened to you lodging into this building. Then
thought 1t my duty to follow. And this is what find!
Now who is this man.
Ruby, she just stands there bitin her under lip and
fngerin her purse nervous
"Come!" says Miss Strong, tappin her foot II
mean to protect you from him, whether you wish it
not Who is he now?'
Which looked to me though it my cue Excuse
me- Lady "but there can't be any great mystery
about this with my the door in big letters"
"How do know that is your name?7 snaps Miss
Strong. But you may as we'll learn who am at once.
the resident manager of Saint Catharnes Rest for
Worthy Working Girls"
You look the part says I. 4But what then?7
That will follow soon enough for you young man.
says She Come, Ruby the whole story now!"
Nothing doing in the confession line from Ruby,
though. She's in fit of dumb sulks.
Very wei, then, announces Miss Strong. 1--WE will
H?' says waln up to the fact that this fool adven
ture might turn out serious "Say, amt you carry
in this suspicion act little too far? don't know your
Ruby: her until few minutes ago when she
breaks in unlimited"
"Absurd!" Miss Strong. @And she on her knees
to you7
What the answer to that, now? / didn't have it.
/ could see, too, where outsider would have
looked squint eyed at me- arrivn just she had So
shrugs my shoulders drops into the desk chair and
waves one hand reckless.
GO on" says I. GO far you like There's the
phone in the corner"
ooh, please don't lug cop into this, Miss Strong!'
breaks in Ruby "There amt any call for that honest
I'll tell. was just askn' him to let have the charm
that's ala little silver fish that brings you luck
Then it the lady managers turn to stare Lucky
fish," says she. "What do you mean?"
1.-THE professor got it., says Ruby "He rents it out
that's all know"
Miss Strong turns nquirin' to me. @You see, now,
says l, at amt of getn back her letters
She's twisted. 1 expect Say. young woman, who gave
you this dippy steer anyway
"Why,' says Ruby, at a gentleman friend of