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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Farmers VIII Meet.

Leoti, Kan, May S.-A meeting of
the Farmers Institute of Wichita
county has been called for May IL at
this place. President Alex. Apple in
issuing the call announces that the i'm
portant topics to be taken up are
Methods to procure better crop
yields" and Methods to procure better
quality of crops"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Boys Interested in Work.

Rydal, Kan, May S.-More interest
is being shown in the Republic county
corn clubs for boys than ever before.
This season a dozen or more of such
clubs under the leadership of progress
sive farmers, have been organized. The
farmers are offering prizes. William
o. Gle, near here, will give as first
prize to the club led by Jesse Haney,
pen of pure bred chickens, the choice
of three breeds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Larned Gets I. o. o. F. Meetings.

Larned. Kan, May 8.-Larned is to
get the 1913 meeting of the Southwest
Wildly association, I. o. o. F. and sub
sidiary orders. 1t was the unanimous
choice of the 1912 convention at Kins-
ley recently. Larned 1. o. o. F. lodge
held the state banner for two years
and Esther Rebekah lodge No. % of
this city has held the banner for many
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
X. q. STUDENT BROWNS.
Heart Failure Given as Cause of
Death.

Lawrence, Kan, May S.-Frnest Van
dyke, a freshman engineer at the Uni
versity of Kansas, from Cherryvale,
Kansas, was drowned in Potter's Lake,
on Mount Dread. For two hours fol-
lowing the drowning, DR.. James
Nasmith and other Lawrence physi-
clans worked over the body trying to
resuscitate it but to no avail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Boy Cramps and Is Drowned.

Scottsvill. Kan, May S.-Clyde KEEL
lar, Is years old, and Oldest child of
Ira B. Kellar. a prominent business
man of this city, senior member Of the
firm of Kellar Brothers, was drowned
in a pond near town. A younger
brother and another boy were swim
ming in the pond when Clyde was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Harkness Is Caught.

Chanute KAN May SD Hark-
ness. wanted here on a warrant charg-
ing him with burning a barn for the
purpose of defraudi1g an insurance
company, has been arrested in Yakima,
Wash. Word was received by his
bondsmen who are arranging to have
him brought back for trial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Young Forger Paroled.

Osborne, Kan, May S.-Glenn York
the boy forger, after serving one yea
in the penitentiary, has been parole
and is now at home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Hog Thief Is Released.

ottawa, Kan, May S.-Bert Tawney,
serving a sentence in state prison for
hog stealing, has been paroled. He
served a year. He was also tried on
the charge of attempting to murder
his wife but was acquitted on that
charge.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Tower of Windmill Kills Farmer.

Hope, Kan, May S.-George Sites,
aged so years, owner of fine farm
south of the city, was killed while as
siSting his men in erecting a windmill.
The wheel of the mill fell from the
tower and crushed him. He was just
finishing some extensive improvements
on his place, which is one of the finest
farms in this section.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
chief Grabs a Chicken Thief.

Atchison, Kan, May S.-William
Ryan, chief of police, went to the
home of L. H. Helm to purchase a
horse. He put Helm under arrest on
the charge of chicken stealing. Helm
is in Jail. Several thousand chickens
have been stolen here within the last
few weeks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08

entertainments, but will be utilized for
theatrical performances also. The title
is to rest in the city as long as the
.stfpulations are complied with and the
property is kept up.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
To Beauty Pawnee Rock.

Republic, Kan, May S.-A move
ment has been begun by the club
women of Republic county to beautify
Pawnee Park, near Republic, to make
it more of a pleasure resort than 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08

seized with cramps, and before the
other boys could find help he was
drowned. He was under the water
about fifteen minutes, and the doctor
worked over his body for over an hour
but in vain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Row Has Good Record.

Cummings Kan, May 8.-Hilary C.
Nancy has attended the Cummings
school here for three years. He has
not been absent or tardy in that time.
It is believed he holds a state record
for continued and prompt attendance.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
Graduates % Students.

Mankato. Kan, May 8.-The Man
kato high school will have % gradu-
ates this spring. Exercises will be held
May IL and 13. Senator Burkett of
Nebraska will address the graduates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
A DistiIIerv a. hutchinson.

Hutchinson, Kan, May S.-Hutch-
inson may land a distillery. 1t is
promised, however. that it will make
only the denatured brand of alcohol.
The concern has expressed a desire to
erect a factory here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-08
HERBERT
v ORCHESTRA

artists, including
Croxton
Clara Drew
Chas. G. Washburn
Ethel Tozier, etc.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Colonial.

Love and Aviation" that great pic
ture in three reels will be shown al
the Colonial theatre tonight only
The biggest attraction in motion pic
lures in three parts lasting one hour
1t is story of a beautiful woman
who had good husband, but did not
appreciate the good home she had
Her husband being reporter, intro
duced her to Flarion, the aviator, and
she at once started a Irritation. Her
husband soon discovers her treachery
He follows her to the aviation field
where he discovers his wife in the
loving embrace of the aviator He
swears revenge by destroying a part
of Flarion's air ship, but is discovered
in the act Flarion replaces his brok-
en- machine and takes the reporter
wife with him for flight and when
returning to the ground realizes what
he has been doing and tells the wo
man to go home to her husband, who
loves her dearly, which she finally
does and is forgiven
See the air ship, showing 1t com.
plete in all parts and in mechanism.
Real flights. See the lady in the
Don't miss it, the greatest Of all
special attractions. Three shows at
Z, and o'clock. Go early If you
want to get seat for they are all
going tonight. The management an.
nounces Cinderella coming Monday,
January 10Th, acted by the Selig com.
pany of $50 actors, and Miss Mabel
Taliaferro, Americas high priced
dramatic star. This great picture is
for one night only Billy Fields com.
mences Thursday, February LIST: that
funny little fellow and his clever
character songs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
PERSONALS.

George F. Smith, the veteran editor
of the Keosauqua Democrat, and a
prominent member of the democratic
party of Iowa, was a Keokuk visitor
yesterday afternoon
Frank Morgan has. returned home
from a business trip to Chicago.
Mr.. Bird of the Bird Bros. syndicate,
newspaper contest operators. is in the
city visiting his friend, H. S. Butler.
Rev. H. B. Foster left for the west
today. to spend few days with his
parents at Pawnee City, Neb. Rev.
N e. Cory will preach for Mr.. Foster
Sabbath morning.
Otto W. Abel of St. Paul, is in the
city.
j. E. Dodd of Peoria is visitor in
Keokuk.
T. l.. Montgomery, a prominent Ka-
hoka, Mo-, attorney is in the city to-
day.
j. NJ. Darlington of St. Paul is in
the city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
CITY NEWS.

John Tumelty has conveyed to
Thomas ]. Warner, property at Fifth
and Fulton Streets.
"A good piano for sale cheap. w
w. Kimball Piano Co., 307 Main street
The annual meeting of the Keo
kuk Baseball Grounds association was
not held last evening because iauor
UNI was lacking. The meeting will be
held next Thursday as,,
Members Of the Y. NJ. c., A.. oy.
err 16 years of age will be invited to
participate in pool tournament at the
association rooms and entries win be
received tonight. The entry list will
be open until February list. 1t will be
handicap event and is expected to
create considerable interest among
the members who like this kind OF
amusement. The winner will receive
Chinese hand-carved cue.
Keokus friends have received
word that Mrs. A. C. Goodrich, of Chi
cago, for many years resident Of
this city, fell and broke her arm q
few days ago. 1t is feared that the
fracture has not been properly reduc
ed as she is suffering considerably
The many Keokuk friends of this es
Unable lady will regret to learn OF
his misfortune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
REPUBLICANS OF
MISSOURI MEET
No Attempt to be Made to Stampede
the Convention for
Roosevelt.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. \
KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan. 26.-As-
surance that no attempt to stampede
the state republican committee meet
ing here into an endorsement of
Roosevelt, and further, that the com
mittee would express no preference
as to the party's presidential nominee,
were made today before the commit
tee opened it's sessions.
State Chairman Morris declared
this morning that the committee chad
not been used to further the interests
of any candidate for nomination, and
1t would not be so used now"
Members of the Republican Editorial
Association of the state will hold their
annual convention at the same time
the state committee is in session, and
1t is stated the editors will also avoid
any presidential endorsement.
Il The recent utterances of Governor
Hadley and other developments in the
boom for Roosevelt which suddenly
appeared in Missouri, threw the
organization leaders into panic, but
1t is now stated the utmost harmony
Will prevail at the committee meet.
ing. The state convention is expect
ed to be set for some time in April
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Nagel and Congressman Bartholdt are
here to attend the sessions of the
committee, having rushed from Wash
ington to find out what has happened
to the organization fences.
Notwithstanding the fight that is
brewing between the Taft and Roose
welt forces, the members of the com.
mittee apparently were not disposed
to bubble over the date on which the
state convention will be held. 1t is
thought about the twentieth of April
will be the date selected. The Taft
forces assert that by this time the
Roosevelt hysteria' will have sub
sided, while Governor Hadley and his
followers believe the contributing
editors boom will have assumed even
greater proportions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
New York Stock Market Letter.
Copyright, 1912, by New York Even

lCopyrlght, 1917, by New York Even
ing Post Company.1
NEW YORK, Jan 26.-The fact
that news of the ST Paul dividend re
duction did not become generally
known until after Yesterdays stock
exchange had closed, left the question
open, how the market would receive
it. This morning the market itseh
seemed to be in doubt just what to
do. st. Paul opened u point lower, in
response to the early London weak
ness; one or two other stocks showed
fractional opening declines. But. in
most of the market, these initial
changes were no greater than has
been the rule of late, and there We're
some stocks Reading, New York Cen
trail and Great Northern among them
which opened at advances. st. Paul
promptly recovered half of it's orig
inal loss, then yielded fractionally.
or SO. appeared to break away Who'll
ly from the influence of St. Paul.
Prices moved more Or less irregularly,
but where any decided change oc-
Cured in the later hours, it was al
nest Invariably in an upward direc-
ton. In Reading, New York Central,
Interborough-Me Metropolitan, and the
Tobacco stocks, there were substan-
tial net advances. The market as a
whole closed steady, but with very ir-
roo,,lor NOT cbopvnc
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
To be Held at the Young Mems
Christian Association Audi
torium Sunday AZ
ternoon.
J. Q. BOYD TO SPEAK
Girls Chorus Choir to sins-other
Interesting Young Woman's
Christian Association
items.

The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation and the Young Women's Chris
tan Association of Keokuk will have
a Joint meeting at o'clock Sunday
afternoon at the auditorium of the Y.
M, G. A. The subject at this interest
ing union meeting will be THE con-
sideration of the child labor problem,
as found by the material OF investiga-
ton by the national child labor COM
mittee." ]. o. Boyd will give the adj
dress, which will be followed by a
voluntary discussion of the subject in
which number are expected to par
ticipate. The girls chorus choir, a
very popular young organization, will
sing. Every union laboring man or
wage worker is urged by the associa-
lions to be present.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
THE CAUSE OF ECZEMA

is germ life that burrows under and
feeds on the skin. The way to cure
ECZEMA is to remove the cause By
washing away with clean, penetrat
ing liquid, the germ life and poisons
that cause the trouble.
We have preparation that will do
this. The first application will stop
the itching and give prompt relief to
an irritated, itching or inflamed
skin. II you are sufferer from skin
or scalp eruption in any form, try one
bottle of ZEMo, the clean scientific
preparation, We are confident you will
be pleased with the results from the
use of this standard preparation for
eczema
Good for infants as we'll as grown
persons. City Drug Store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
COULD NOT WRITE.

Versailles, Ky.-Mrs. Elisha Green,
of this place. says, Il could not write
all the different pains had. when
first tried Cardui could scarcely
walk. Now | am able to run the
sewing machine and do my work: and
my neighbors tell me the medicine
must be good, for l look So much bet.
ter" Cardui is specific, pain-relev-
ing, tonic remedy, for women. In
the past so years. it has been found
to relieve woInen's unnecessary pains,
and female misery, for which over a
million suffering women have success.
fully used it. Try Cardni for your
troubles. It will help you At the
nearest drug store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Y. w. c. A. Notes.

The junior choir of the Y. w. c. A.
will rehearse at o'clock this after.
noon.
AT 6 o'clock this evening the devo.
tional committee of the Young Won.
ans Christian Association will meet
at supper to plan for a series OF
special meetings for the month OF
February, preparatory to bringing to
this city Miss Angie Manning Taylor
OF the extension department of the
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, for
work here during the last week in
February and the first week in March
Tonight the Girls Athletic associa.
ton of the high school will tender a
reception at the Y. w. G. A. to the
freshmen girls which is anticipated as
an occasion of much enjoyment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26

Rappapport is acting as attorney fol-
the International Association OF
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
in the dynamiting investigation.
The federal authorities asked fol-
the check book of the convicted dy
namiter to ascertain the truth or fal
sity of allegations that he drew
checks in payment for the assistance
OF men who aided him in dynamitings
Rappapport, ordered to produce it.
filed a petition asking that the sub
poena be quashed.
Federal Judge Anderson heard ar
guments on the petition today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
OPPOSES ALLEGED absolute
CONTROL By THE BURLINGTON
to either refuse to switch for the in.
dustries or make the charge SO oner
GUS that competition is effectually
blocked.
Lose Steamboat coaIina Tracks.

Lose Steamboat coaIing Tracks.
"The proposed ordinance provides
that certain tracks which are now
used for the coaling OF steamboats,
are to be removed and no adequate
provision is made to care for this
traffic which in my opinion is de
feet.
Il have no quarrel with the Burling
ton, and do not in any way oppose
them in getting all that they are
legitimacy entitled to. but / consul
er that the matter involved in this or
dinance, is of such great Importance
to all the city, and particularly the
industries directly affected by the
new arrangement, that full and free
discussion, in which all the railroads
and affected interests should have
an opportunity to be heard, should be
allowed. | feel that this opportunity
has not been given and the purpose
o. the petition is to bring to the com
missioners' attention the desire of the
citizens.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
The Death of Louis cobelena, a Vet
Gran Of the Civil War
Occurred Last
Night
AT EIGHTY EIGHT YEARS
Was Member of Terrence Post, No.
of the Grand Army
of the Re-
public.

Louis Cobelena, one of the Oldest
citizens of this vicinity and resi-
dent of the city for nearly half CEN
fury. died at 10 o'clock last night,
aged lightweight years. He was
Familiarity known to all the older citi-
zens of keokuk and number of the
younger residents of the city For a
number of years he conducted a fish
and poultry market at the market
place on Johnson street.
The deceased was born at Venice,
Italy, and landed at New Orleans In
this country in the fifties; from there
he went to Providence, R. T., and the
civil war coming on, he enlisted in
the Second Rhode Island cavalry and
served his adopted country faithfully
in the war of the rebellion. At the
close OF the war he came to Keokuk
and became quiet, Industrious citi-
zen until a few years ago when he
retired from active life. About thirty
five years ago he married a widow
lady, Mrs. Leocadie Gallett, who was
we'll known to many Keokuk people.
He had no children of his own, but is
survived by four step-children, Mrs.
Irene Concannon of Chicago, Victor
Gallett of Omaha, Mrs. Charles H.
Hennemann and Mrs William Met
Finger, both the latter of Keokuk.
Mrs. Cobolena, the wife and mother
of the children named, died about
thirteen months ago
The deceased was member of st.
Marys Catholic church and of Tor
renee Post No. 2, Grand Army of the
Republic The funeral will occur
from the residence of Charles H.
Hennemann. 1924 High street, to st.
Peters church where services will be
at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, Rev
Father Giglinger of st. Mary's church
officiating. Friends of the family and
members of the G. A. r. are invited
to attend. The burial will be private
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Kansas CITY Live Stock,

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 26.-Cattle, re-
ceipts, 1,500; market, steady; steers
IS .50QS. 90; COWS and heifers, So 600
g. %; stockers and feeders, 81 600
6 2G: calves, So 1901 so.
Hogs Receipts, 5000; market so
Toe lower; bulk, s5.So@6 25; heavy
$6. 2o@6.3o medium, $6.oo@6 80;
light, So 60@6 10.
sheep-Receipts, 1000; market
steady; lambs, So oo@6.75; ewes,
So 1904 10; wethers, So. 50@5 so
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Murdered His Family.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. j
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 26.-The
prosecution rested in the trial of Will
liam Lee, accused of killing his faith
er, mother and brother with an axe
as they lay in bed, and of then burn
ing the house. Evidence showing that
Lee had frequent quarrels with the
persons murdered was introduced to-
day The case is expected to go to
the Jury late Wednesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Bogus Saviour Weakened.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LODI, Poland, Jan. 26.-Because
he claimed to be the saviour band
of thirty Moravian women descended
on the home of Ivan Kowalski, lead
er of a new religious sect, and de-
manded that he permit his crucifixion
to prove his divinity. He refused, but
they took him by force, rugged up a
cross and were about to nail KowaI-
ski to it when the police rescued him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Masonic Temple burned

UNITED Press Leaseu Wire Service. /
ANDERSON, Ind, Jan 26. Ward
Wontz, fireman, was injured by fall
ing walls and property loss of sl10,-
600 was caused here early today by a
fire that destroyed the Anderson Tool
Co., and badly damaged ene Masonic
temple. Firemen were badly handi-
capped by the fires being in different
portions of the city Wontz was not
severely injured.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Another Socialist Mavor.

United Press Leased Wire Service. /,
CROOKSTON. Mimi, Jan. 26.-One
of the first undertakings of Crooks
tons new socialist mayor, H, |. Lar
son, will be a free labor bureau, steps
for the establishment of which were
taken today. The duties of this
bureau will be added to the police de.
partment where all orders for help
will be recorded and filled. Municipal
work will be provided for professional
"vags.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
CHECK BOOK is
FULL OF SECRETS
Where M'Namara's Money Went is an
Item the Grand Jury Would
Know.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. |
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 26.-vio-
lation of professional confidence was
presented to the federal court here
today by Leo NJ. Rappapport, attorney,
as the reason he should not be COM
PEELED to surrender to the federal
grand jury the check book OF John ].
MCNAMARA for use in the investigation
of the alleged dynamiting conspiracy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Burlington Holds Fort.

When approached, Mr.. Green said
that the wording of the petition
speaks for itself and that in circulat-
ing it he did not represent any par
ticular individuals or interests but
merely was doing what he considered
to be his duty as citizen to proper
" safeguard the city's future welfare.
Continuing he said:
Competing railroads from the east
would, If this ordinance is passed. be
compelled to use the Burlington
tracks and the ordinance does not, in
any way. restrict the Burlington in
the charges that they may make so
mat 1t practically leaves it up to the
burlington's pleasure as to when and
on what terms competition may come
IN, and II Keoluk is to be able to
make the best Of her opportunities
she must be able to offer adequate
competitive railroad facilities, with
out which there will be no growth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
A Splendid Tonic.

CORA, hy.--MrS. iva Moore, OF this
place, says. Il was SO weak, could
hardly walk. tried Cardui, and was
greatly relieved 1t is a splendid
tonic. ] have recommended Cardui
to many friends, who tried it with
good results" Testimony Ike this
comes unsolicited. from thousands OF
earnest women. who have been bene
fitted by the timely use of that sue
cessful tonic medicine, Cardui. Purely
vegetable, mild, but reliable. Cardui
we'll merits its high place in the
esteem of those who have tried it. Ii
relieves women's pains. and strength
ems weak women. 1t is certainly
worth trial. Your druggis. sells
it
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-26
Lorlmer Men in Control.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Jan. 26.-Politi.
clans here today are discussing the
coup sprung on the progressives here
last evening when Sangamon county
Lorimer followers met in Springfield
and organized the Roosevelt Republi.
can club. About 200 attended the
meeting. When Roosevelt boomers
reach Springfield tomorrow to attend
the state conference of republican
progressives they will find Senator
Lorimer's friends controlling the or
ganization