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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
Companion Saw Him Sink.

Without removing any OF his clothing
the lad started swimming toward the
shore and had gotten ten feet from
the rock wall when he sank out of
sight. Robinson did not call for help,
but Linquist, seeing instantly that the
sinking lad was in distress, called
Justify for assistance number OF
times
One of the foreign water power la
borers, Greek. rowed up to the
place where Linquist was clinging to
the side Of the boat and taking the
boy aboard, rowed to the light plan,
directly across the canal. Four men
there got into the boat and with Lin
quist went back to the spot where
young Robinson had sunk.
It was after five o'clock when the
body was found. the boy companion
who had been with Robinson in the
sorrowful affair, locating the drowned
lad near the place where he had sunl
and the body was brought to the city
All efforts of resuscitation were I'm
available.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10

ST. LOUIS TO ST. PAUL.
Largest and finest passenger steam.
ers on the Mississippi river.
Steamer st. Paul due to leave Keo-
kuk TO st. Paul, Mimi, 2:30 p. m. on
June 2S. July I. 16, %.
South II p. M, July 4. 10, %, 81.
FIRST-cLASS SERVICE.
Steamer Dubuque leaves Keokuk
for st. Louis every Thursday and
Sunday, 1870 p. m.
Steamer Dubuque leaves Keokuk
for Burlington every Wednesday at
s p. m.
WIN. o. STEELE, Agent.
Phone, Iowa 1870. keokuk, Iowa
ISAAC p. LUSk,
Gen. Pass. Agent, st. Louis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10

Right in your busiest season when
you have the least time to spare you
are most likely to take diarrhoea and
lose several days. time, unless you
have Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy at hand and take
a dose on the first appearance of the
disease. For sale by all dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10

Those Who Take Foley Kidney Pills
For their kidney and bladder all
ments, and for annoying urinary ir-
regularities are always grateful both
for the quick and permanent relief
they afford, and for their tonic and
Strengthening effect as well. Try
Foley Kidney Pills. Wilkinson G Co.,
j. F. Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
Must Have Had cramp.

That Charles Robinson suffered a
sudden cramp just before he sank yes
terday afternoon is certain as the boy
was one of the best swimmers among
the younger citizens. Aside from his
being better than the average at
swimming, the distance to the dump
was short and novice in the water
could undoubtedly have swan the
short stretch
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
REST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS 1t
SooTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS.
ALLAYS all PAIN CURES WIND collie, and
is the best remedy for DIARRHqA. 1t is alb
solutely harmless. Be sure and ask for = Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty five cents bottle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10

ton last month, Charles had been en-
ployed at the bending works, though
previously in the employ of the Water
Power Co., for short time.
Beside the parents, those who sur
vive are three brothers: Ernest,
Henry and John, and sister Florence.
The grandfather and grandmother,
Mr.. and Mrs. t. S. Robinson, reside
at LOG South Tenth street.
Funeral services will in all prob
ability be held tomorrow from the
residence, though the hour has not
yet been announced.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10

gunwale of the boat and splashed
about after having been ducked until
the Robinson boy told his chum he
would swim to the dump and when
the boat was pulled into shore would
help empty 1t and set it to rights
again.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
Boat Turned Turtle.

After sailing about between the
first and second locks for some time,
having started upon their sail about
2;15. the boys were going down the
canal toward the first lock. The Lin
quist lad remembers looking at his
watch at 4:15 and the craft WIS just
opposite the electric light plant and
not far from the dump, being three.
quarters of the way across the canal
from the power plant.
Tho sail boat careened to one side
and rapidly filled with water on one
side and causing the sail TO flap over
and the mast to stick In the bottom
OF the canal when the boat turned ov'
er almost completely.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
Parents Grief Stricken.

The parents of the drowned lad are
naturally much broken up over the
sad occurrence and have been the re-
cipients Of much sympathy from every
where because of the drowning. Rob-
ert Linquist, the companion who was
with Charles Robinson at the time Of
the fatality, feels keenly the untimely
death of his friend.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10

Coroner. Inquest.
AT the coroner's inquest held at Q
o'clock this afternoon, the jury found
that the death of Charles Robinson
was due to accidental drowning
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
Was a Fine Lad.

Charles Robinson was one of Keo-
kuk's best youths. He was manly
young fellow and was admired by ev-
cry one who knew him. He was UNI
usually bright and in the high school
was favorite among many boon
companions he had made.
In speaking of the drowned boy last
night, DR.. R. L. Reid. principal of the
high school, said that Charles Robin.
son was one of the brightest members
of the school and his studious habits
and clearly ways of Young manhood
will stand as everlasting praise to his
memory.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
LAUGHED at Their Plloht.

Laughed at Their PLIGHT.
When their boat capsized and the
boys were thrown into the canal,
they laughed grd ioked merr;lv about
their situation. They held onto The
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
Sailing for Several Hours.


Charles Robinson had left home a
short time after dinner and with Rob-
ert Linquist had gone to the place
near the bending works where their
boat was kept. Both lads had al in
terest in the craft and had derived
much pleasure from it. The thoughts
of the two as they sailed down to the
water power company's bridge cross.
ing the canal and back up stream,
were far from anticipating any such
distressing accident as entered upon
their sport during the bright after
noon.
Both boys we're members &C the
high school, Charles Robinson, the
unfortunate boy, being junior and
would have been a graduate of the
class of 1913 while Linquist is a
senior.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
a VIII Lift up Mine Eyes.y

al VIII Lift up Mine Eyes,
At the morning services of the Unit
ed Presbyterian church, Sunday,
Charles Robinson and Miss Freda
Korschgen sang, 81 Will Lift up Mine
Eyes unto the Hills" Little did the
members OF the congregation realize
at the time that the beautiful anthem
so sweetly sung in duet would be the
last on earth for the christian youth,
who in life had given his best to those
about him and had come to be loved
because of these noble characteristics
of young manhood.
Charles had united with the United
! Presbyterian church when ten years
of age and since had been faithful
attendant there He was an inspira-
ton to others of young men and
women with whom he came in con-
tact. .
A Lover of Athletics.
The boy took a deep interest In all
athletics, both indoor and outdoor
! and to show their faith and apprecia-
| ton Of his sterling leadership, the
Boys Athletic Association Of the
high school, elected him captain Of the
basket ball team for the coming wear
Much sorrow will be occasioned by
the removal Of the lad whose kindred
interest in all social and athletic af
fairs of the school, was deep seated.
A year ago, Charles Robinson was
captain of the United Presbyterian
team In the Sunday school baseball
! league and the team won the pennant
! of 1910, due largely to the efforts OF
the leader.
Born In keokuk.
Charles Robinson was born in keo
kuk April 5. 1898. He was the son OF
/ Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Robinson, the
father being well known mechanic
! here. II was one of the objects OF the
bows life to complete his schooline
and prepare himself for the years &c
come and in his class he had attained
high degree of proficiency. In year
and a half he would have graduated
1 from the high school
Since the commencement of vaca
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-07-10
is Year Old Son Of Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Robinson
1O8 South Tenth, Taken With Cramp
When But Few Feet From Shore
FATALITY SUNDAY AFTERNOON At Az
Splendid Youth Meets Death While Swimming
From Capsized Sail Boat in Which He Had
Been Disporting With Companion.

Seeing his companion sink beneath
the waters of the canal and unable to
reach the drowning friend in time to
succor him, was the fatal termination
Of a Sunday afternoon cruise In sail
boat. Yesterday afternoon at 4:30,
Charles Robinson, eighteen year old
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Tiara L. Robin.
son, of 10S South Tenth Street, lost
his life by drowning while attempting
to swim to the canal dump from an
overturned sail boat which he and
Robert Linquist had been using for
pleasure jaunt about the govern
ment canal during the several hours
after dinner before the catastrophe
occurred.
The two boys had all Of theil
clothes on when the boat in which
they we're sailing capsized and threw
them into the water about thirty
Yards from the stone dyke separating
them from the river.
About five o'clock, the body of tht
drowned lad was found by his com
panion, who dived at the place where
it was seen to sink. With the assist
ance of several men who rowed to the
place on hearing the shouts of youna
Linquist, the body was brought to the
surface, after which 1t was removed
TO the Hawkes. undertaking parlors
preparatory for burial and later taker
to the family home on South Tenth ST
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28

Walt S. Maher, formerly local base- hall writer, concerning local conditions, says in the Montgomery Journal:
 "The batting of Manager Molesworth by certain Birmingham newspapers hes aroused much comment among the true sportsmen in the Southern league.
 "One paper has called down criticism on the manager and asks for a vote to de- eide whether he should be retained as manager or not.
 "A round robin has also been sent out to Owwer Rick Woodward asking that Molesworth be dismissed as manager of the club.
 Just why these unjust attacks upon the reputation, ability and character Of should ocme from his own people, con- stitutes 8 puzzling proposition to those who are not familiar with the inception of this csbal against the fair fame of a man who has done so much for base ball in Birmingham.
 ''The true story of the fight agains, Molesworth begins when he first opposed the gambling element, which was en- deavoring to poke it's nose into baseball. Molesworth refused, and has always stood upon the decision, that he would nor listen to the advice of those sharks in the matter of running his team.
 "The Birmingham manager got in bad with the leeches of humanity from the commencement of Birmingham's rise in the Southern Armament. which was some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
CRACKERS FARE
 FORTH BRAVELY

Atlanta, July 27.-(SpeciaL)-The Cracker team will leave Atlanta Sat urday night for a sort of hashed-up trip through the southern clubs of the Southern league.
 But the club which will fare forth on Saturday evening will be far less hashed-up itself than any that has gone from Atlanta in a long time. In fact, it will be a strong club
 If no more accidents happen between the time of writing this and the time the trip begins the Crackers will on Sunday at Mobile present practically for the first time this season a strong fighting front.
 The addition of McMurray 70 the catching staff makes it strong, tor Wells is a grand second catcher. The lcomparatively recent addition of Paige, Atkins and Sitton to the local Sstening tstaff, -aia former Southern leaguers. by the way, makes the hurling depart 'ment dangerous. With O'Dells leg in shape again the infeld may rightly be considered the strongest an Atlanta club ever had
 With George Browne, former big eaguer, in left field: Zimmerman in center, and the patched-up. Watson in right, the outfeld is one that can field and hit.
 As like as not the Crackers will make the Southern clubs work some while they are touring the equator end of the circuit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
FORMER BARON SCRIBE HAS
 OPINION ON LOCAL STRIFE

two years ago. They kindled Their fires and have continued flaming the flames ever since.
 During the year 1910, with other scribe, in charge of the newspaper sporting col ums, the gamblers had no chance to itt- veigle the journals into such a blind war against the greatest interest of the sport, but this year, with only one or two left to stem the tide, they have by insidious and oblique ways, allured al least one of the newspapers into agitat- ing a campaign against Molesworth.
 At last the fury of resentment, in- spired by this gambling element has grown into a destructive force, that threatens to ruin one of the managers of the Southern league, whose only fault has been that he has consistently fought the evil ambitions og gamblers who would destroy the noblest sport of the country for private gain, since the time he became manager.
 Rick woodward and Rober. H. Baugh are men who know baseball and know good baseball manager. If Moleswo-th Is satisfactory to them the baseball public of Birmingham should rest content, for Rick Woodward and Robert H. Baugh represent the potent force of the finest element of the sporting world in the Magic City They know more baseball than many of the so-called fans, who are calling for Molesworth's downfall, will learn in 100 years hence.
 Those who have the true interests of the great American game at heart may assure themselves. that these splendid sportsmen will not permit the gambler S to introduce the hydra-headed monster of their selfishness into the Birmingham game-for 30 pieces of silver "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
SPORTING NEWS
 AND LIVE GOSSIP FROM EVERYWHERE
MOST IMPORTANT DEAL OF SOUTHERN LEAGUE SEASON CLOSED EARLY YESTERDAY. MAXWELL'S THIRD TRIP

Yesterday morning at o'clock deal which has been pending for some time was closed and as a result Bert Maxwell at the end of the current sea son. becomes the property of the Ne" York Giants.
 McGraw has forwarded his check for the cool sum of%45o0. This VIII be the third trip which Bert will nave made to the majors, and in this fe- gard will hold unique record When Maxwell first flashed in the Southern league he looked like brilliant ind and was. The Philadelphia Athletics drafted him But 30 often had he been sent to the hill by the Montgomery club that his arm suffered little damage. So he failed to make good. Soon there after he was given trial by Pitts burg and again failed. He next ap- peared with Atlanta in tile Southern league, and afer ordinary service was dished over to Cholly Frank of New Orleans Last season he did very well, and this season his arm returned 10 its accus toned strength. He is DOT haps the best pitcher in the league to- day.
 In selling New York Maxwell for s4500 the local club "stung' the Wiley Dutchman in a tender place. Frank, naturally enough, figured that he had stung Birmingham when he handed them Maxwell for $500, not that Max well was not a great finger. but in that the price was steep for one South ern league club to pay for another.
 But had he dreamed that New York would have been willing to pay $500 for Maxwell he would have hung on to him until the very end. Local fans will rejoice In the good fortune of Max we'll He has given excellent service to the Barons, and 1t is believed that he will make good on this his third trin north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
EDITED BY HUGH w. ROBERTS
TOKEN DELIGHTED WHEN
 BARONS BOOST HIS WAGES
 BACK TO ATLANTA FIGIJRE
TURNER PELICAN SIGNED HIS CONTRACT YESTERDAY MORN ING AND IS ANXIOUS TO GET TO WORk-SPEER TODAY

Yesterday morning shortly after tba maN"eil deal was closed, Manager Molesworth, over the telephone from Nashville, communicated to President Baugh the information that Bill Foxen had reached Nashville, and had attached his signature to a contract | Although it was thought that Foxen would come through Birmingham for the purpose of singing his contract he evidently cut direct to Nashville from Atlanta
 Molesworth told MT. Baugh that Foxen was a triffle dissatisfied with New Orleans because Frank had cut his was paying him, and as Birmingham again increased that salary to it's ola amount, Foxen is we'll pleased and anxious to deliver the goods. Manager Molesworth believes that Foxen will make Birmingham an in- valuable man. The manager believes Foxen to be as good finger, as there is in the Southern league today. He believes, too, that with Foxen in the line -up the Barons will finish in sec ond place.
 The team is going along finely" said the manager Every game won in- spires the fellows to better efforts. There is better spirit today among the players than ever before. Never was there more ginger and more pep While we probably will lose before re- turning home, have no doubt but that we will be able to give them @ battle in every game we play"
 Molesworth announced that Speer will be on the hill for Birmingham tomor- row, and that Maxwell will pitch the concluding game Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
FAMOUS PLAYER
 HAS PASSED AWAY

Ocean City, N. J., July 27.-John Y Rad- cliffe. famous as baseball player in the eos and early 7os died suddenly at the Ocean City Yacht club here yesterday, aged 6S years.
 Radcliffe was member of the ceie- brated Athletics of Philadelphia, playing as catcher and shortstop. He was re- garded as one of the great barehant: catchers of his time
 Radcliffe lived in Camden N. J., ard after retiring from baseball became a prosperous poultry man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28

Nashville. July 7.-(Special. .)-In the prettiest and most fercely contested pitchers battle and man to man duel seen on the local diamond this season the Barons upset the Volunteers in their mad dash in the pennant stretch this afternoon. coming out on top by the narrowest possible margin.
 The final count was 3 to 2, the issue of the game being determined by a mighty drive by Roy Ellam over the fence with couple of bases occupied This herculean feat which suddenly changed the aspect of the going hap pened in the seventh after two were down and two strikes and three balls had been registered against the Bar on's titan blond shortstop. Instead of taking a chance at Trough, Fleharty elected to split the plate on his good friend and former running mate with the result that Ellam accomplished something that no other right hand batter has done locally this season and but very few since the local grounds were used for baseball purposes. The ball scared over the field pailings far over Doc. Wiseme.. head and the game was gone.
 Trough end Fleharty were at their best jr~ all other close places except th.t in which E1lam gummed the going. lime after time each side would threaten to count, but with the excep- tion of two occasions when in each Red" Smith scored by the aid of some very good luck, there was nothing do- ing The first local count came in the fourth when with two strikes on the former Auburn star, Trough attempted to catch him mapping with fast quick ball which whacked the local third sacker on the shoulder. On hit and run Ellam made for second to take the throw whereupon Perry hit through his position, Smith going to third. From this point he scored on double steal. the former Auburnites steal narrow ly beating the throw back. The Volunteers made two desperate attempts to overcome the Barons' mar gin in the eighth and ninth. Two men were left on the bags in each inning Things grew most squally for Manager Molesworth's outfit in the last round, one run resulting and Perry going out at the plate when his successful essay of double steal would have tied up the score.
 Elliott and Marcan were not to be thwarted this time. however, and a per feet return of a perfect throw when eabaugh started for second found him blocked at the final corner
 Smith had hit safely, first up, and Perry sent him to third on another safety to right.
 Trough had all the best of the going up to the eighth at which point the locals had made but two hits, one of which was very scratchy. In the eighth good drive would have tied the gama but Seabaugh and Bay were left stranded when Johnston pulled down Doc. Wiseman's drive into right cen- ter.
 Mique Finn was present as McCIraws representation to watch Trough in ac- ttnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
SOUTHEASTERN
STANDING
Romans Rally Wins

Rome, Ga, July 21.-(Special.)- 8 great rally in the eighth inning, in which Rome scored five runs, defeat was turned into victory by the Hillites. pass, four doubles and a single followed in quick succession Ware became enraged at the umpire and was benched, Davidson talk ing his place. Manager Bailey was put off the grounds by Umpire Stevenson in the sixth inning. Skipworth was steady at all times except in the sixth inning, when a pass, double, triple, single and passed ball netted the visitors three runs The feature was the hitting of Milford, who out of four trips to, the plate secured a triple, double and pass. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Selma Wins Handily

Selma, July H.-(Special)- )-Selma won the first game from Huntsville by the score of to 6. With one man out in the ninth and three Huntsville players on bases, Sparks made an unassisted double when Overton struck out and Fenner tried to steal home. This ended the game. Sel- ma made two other fast doubles during the game. The home run over left field fence by Vasterling and the batting of Semmes, Chancey and Cooper were also features Womack and Semmes were hit freely throughout the game and Savidge took Semmes place for Selma in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Bill Smith Complains

Chattanooga, July 27.-(Special.)- Billy Smith. the astute and likewise retlcent leader of the Lookouts, is through with seven-inning double headers.
 Never again for me-" said Billy yes terday, these kids open up game like a house on fire and score a couple on us before we can produce enough precipitation to float a mosquito and by the time we begin to put the rollers under their reckless enthusiastic blum ders. the bell saves them from a knock out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
MOTHER HUBBARD
 GAME ON SATURDAY

There is much interest in the game to be played on Redwood Field Saturday afternoon between Classes A and B of the Walker Memorial brotherhood
 It will be a Mother Hubbard game. all form of the old woman who got into his. tory by hunting a bone for her dog.
 There will be great deal of fun Some of the best known men of Birmingham will participate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28

SUMMARY. Two-base Hits-Klawitter, Jackson. Three-bas Hit-Baerwald. Sacrifice Hits-Calahan, Angermeier. Stolen Bases Manush, Kirke, Calla- han.
 Double Plays-East to Miller; Klawitte~ to Kirke to Johnston; Klawitter to Knaupp to Johnston; Jackson to Newton to East Bases on Balls-Klawitter 2, Newton 2. Struck Out-klawitter g. Newton 3. Hit by Pitched Ball-SwaIm. Time-1:3O. Umpires-Hart and Fitzsimmors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-28
Private Police Tabooed

New York, July 27-On receipt of letter from Major General Grant, call ing attention to the fact that two privates in the United States army were excluded from Coney Island dancing pavilion. Mayor Gaynor today told the police commissioner to revok. the ap- pointment of all special policemen hired cut to private individuals.