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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-05
The Big Side Wheel Steamer Has Dis
continued Her Run In the Ex-
cursion Trade for Season
1912.
INITIAL TRIP NORTH
She win Make Opposite Trips to the
Steamer Quincy In ST. LouIs-st.
Paul Passenger and
Freight Traffic.

The steamer st. Paul OF the Streck-
fus company, which has been running
in the excursion trade for the past
three months. and, was recently
placed in the ST. Paul-St. Louis
through passenger and freight traffic,
arrived here yesterday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock from ST. Louis, with a
big load OF passengers and a heavy
shipment Of freight This is the big
side wheel steamers initial trip
north. and. by the time she reaches
the Twin City port she viii have a
capacity load of tourists on board.
The company now have two boats ply
ing between st. Paul and the Missouri
metropolis. and are anticipating excel
lent business IN both passenger and
freight trade until the season closes.
With a big cargo OF freight and a
good list Of passengers. the steamer
Dubuque arrived at the wharf late
last evening from ST. Louis, on her
regular weekly run in the st. Louis
Keokuk trade. Freight and passen-
ger business still continues good on
the Dubuque. She was loaded to ca
pacity on several trips during the
past few weeks. The passenger traf-
fic out OF st. Louis has been excep-
tionally heavy this summer. The boat
returned south at o'clock this morn
ing, and is due at this port Wednes-
day on the mid-week trip to Burling-
ton.
500 Excursionists From Quincy.
Over 500 excursionists from Quincy
La Grange and Canton arrived on the
steamer Keokuk yesterday afternoon
at 1870 o'clock This is one OF the
largest Sunday crowds the Quincy
Keokuk packet has brought to the
Power City this summer. The sight
seers journeyed up to the lower lock
grounds and the observation platform
to view the plant of the water power
company. Many OF the visitors came
up town and mingled with friends.
The Keokuk remained here a few
hours. giving the pleasure seekers an
opportunity to take In all sights Of In
terest In the city and departed at
O'Clock on the return trip.
The steamer Black Hawk brought
down $50 passengers from Burlington,
Dallas City, FIT Madison, Nauvoo and
Montrose, yesterday afternoon, arriv-
ing at the local landing at 1870
O'Clock The visitors remained in the
city couple Of hours and visited the
scene OF the water power develop
ment In the Mississippi river The
steamer left at $3.50 o'clock on the
return trip to the Orchard City.
The steamer Quincy is expected
down from st. Paul this afternoon.
She is running on regular schedule
now, and Is enjoying an excellent pas
senger and freight trade
The tow-boat Taber will be down
from the north tomorrow afternoon
with big raft OF logs for local
saw mill. The logs are from Pres
colt, situated at the mouth of the ST.
Croix river.
The river is falling at this point
However, there Is good stage of
water and the boats are not experience
ing any trouble in passing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-05

dergoing few repairs the kerosene
furnace was lighted. The stove has
not been in operation since last April
but with the exception of few minor
defects in the oil tank, Is still good
for few more cold spells. The clerks
soon had the stove running smoothly,
and In a few minutes the office was
heated to normal temperature.
One price for both games tomor-
row at ball park. Keokuk VS.. Hannibal
at 2:15.
Best and largest line of harness
in the city at Sherwood's. 7o3 Main.
A special meeting OF the excursion
committee of Post A. T. P. a., was
held at the office of the secretary in
Quincy Friday night and the follow
ing committees were appointed to
take charge Of affairs for the big all
day excursion to Keokuk and the big
dam next Saturday, Aug. 10, when
they expect to entertain a big crowd:
Reception Committee-C. D. Cole.
George Fischer, ]. J. Moriarty, J. t.
Hummert, Perry C. Ellis, A. C. Bick-
haus, Frank Tenk, Walter W. Miller.
Refreshments-H. H. Buschmann. w.
F. Bader, Joseph Zimmerman, r. E..
Hackman, George w. Dashback, Her
man Miller, Max r. Lehman, w. HI.
Smith. Dancing and Amusements-F.
w. Flehr. ]. st. Bernard, Fred Rey-
nolds, Richard Schenk. Tickets and
Finance. A. e. Koch, Edw. Craw-
ford, AL. Haner, B. H. Miller.
loo, 12sc and 15c lawns go to-
morrow at SC at the Central store.
knights and Ladies OF Security.
Keokuk council No. 1899, will meet
in regular session at o'clock at a.
o. y. w. hall Monday evening. A
large attendance is desired.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-05

ne Jenlraf6 remnant counter
has bargains for everybody.
"A son was born Sunday night to
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Eckland, 319
North Ninth street
Double header baseball game to-
morrow for one admission, Keokuk VS..
Hannibal. First game at 2:15.
Mrs. W. H Musser who has been
in i'll health for several months was
removed to ST. Joseph's hospital last
! Thursday where she submitted to a
very serious operation. Reports from
her bedside indicate that she Is i'm
proving rapidly which win be welcome
news to her many friends.
Remnants at about han price at
Centrals remnant sale.
The Gate City is in receipt Of a
communication relative to the dispute
between the police department. 1t is
not signed by the contributor, conse-
auently it does not find place In the
columns of this paper. II the party
who signs himself "One Who knows
really knows he should confer with
the proper authorities.
Kline train No. ~ from the north
which is due here at $3.50 o'clock, was
over an hour late this morning. The
delay vas due to late connections
with the Rock Island at Burlington.
No. II has been running on time dur
ing the past several weeks and was
late only once in July.
BE booster. go to the double
header baseball game tomorrow. Han.
nibal vs.. Keokuk, one admission.
Burlington Hawkeye: The police
of Burlington and surrounding cities
have been given much trouble lately
by rowing bands of gypsies who have
been guilty Of numerous petty thefts
and various other misdemeanors One
band OF between thirty-five and forty
of them have been making life miser-
able for the residents along the. Irish
Ridge road and several complaints
have been registered by the victims
Late Thursday afternoon young man
with more money than brains decided
to let one of the women of the camp
tell his fortune, and after session
very fiattering to himself the fortune
teller told him to put fifty cents in
the palm OF her hand to bring him
luck Seeing no harm In doing this
he complied and she then insisted In
putting the money back In his pocket
herself and asked him to open his
pocketbook. When the pocketbook had
been opened she returned the fifty
cents and incidentally pilfered a ten
dollar bin while doing SO. The own
err before leavink looked inside the re-
ceptacle and discovered his loss and
demanded the return Of the money,
but his request was refused in no I'M
certain manner and he sought the
help OF the police. Sheriff Earnest
and Chief Willard OF the police force
made a night trip in an automobile
and threatened to put the entire camp
under arrest and bring them to this
city unless the amount loss was forth
coming. After a long and strenuous
effort the gypsies fearing the conse-
quences of being put under arrest
put up the necessary money and were
told to get out OF this vicinity at once
which they proceeded to do Another
similar case was that Of camp OF
people who claimed to be Cubans who
have been camping near the Mason
road. They had several dancing bears
and made their living by begging and
stealing. They were put on the move
at once and headed toward Ft. Madi-
aon where they have probably arrived
before this.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-05
PERSONALS.

Revenue Officer j. A. oNeal oil
Burlington is on official business in
the city today.
Jesse e. Baker, Myrtle Baker and
Frank LeBron are in Chicago today
attending the bull moose convention
Laurance G. Wood left yesterday
for Centerville and other points for a
several days business trip.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-05
CITY NEWS.

The central's remnant counter
has bargains for everybody.
"A son was born Sunday night to
Mr.. and Mrs. e. o. Eckland, 319
North Ninth rtroat
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-05
HE Hamilton Clay Mnfg. Go.
Hamilton, III.

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Write for information, or have
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-05
SPECIAL LAWN SALE.

Tomorrow only. 1oc, 121sc, and 15c
lawns, batistes and summer goods,
your choice sc yard No phone orders.
THE CENTRAL STORE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24
THE SAME HOG.

Edward Meeker. farmer. and his
son were asleep when loud knocking
wakened them up. A stranger stood
at the door.
What do you want around here at
this time O. night wakin' everybody
up?" asked Meeker.
I'm sorry 70 disturb you" respond.
the man, "but was driving from up
the country to market with a nice
fat hog. and as was passing your
house he jumped out Of the cart and
ran toward your barn. didn't know
what you might do II you saw me run.
ming out there, and. besides. can't
catch the hog alone. Can't you give
me hand?''
Farmer Meeker called his son, and
the three caught the hog, after chas.
ing It for half an hour. 1t weighed
$50 pounds and was hoisted into the
cart after struggle. The stranger
thanked Meeker and drove OF.
I'm bet that hog 10 almost q biz %
our'n.'' said the son to his father =,
they went upstairs to bed. In the
morning young Meeker ran into his e,
TIERS room. ''Oh, dad, : hs exclaimed.
'.the hogs gone. That fellow stole our
pig. and No made dc help 70 catch 4 !,
London Tit.Bits.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Reputation Of Woman.


Like flash occurred to me the only
possible means by which we might
escape ope~ discovery-an instant dis
closure Of my supposed rank, coupled
with indignant protest. Already, be-
lieving me merely some private soldier
straying out of bounds with a woman
Of the camp as comp"nion, he had
thrown himself from the saddle to in
vestigate. Whatever was to be done
must be accomplished quickly, or it
would prove all too late. TO think
was to act. Stepping instantly in front
of the shrinking girl and facing him,
said sternly:
II do not know who you may chance
to be, sir, nor greatly care, yet your
words and actions imply an insult to
this lady which am little disposed to
overlook. For your information per-
init me to state, am Colonel Curran,
Sixth Ohio Light Artillery, and am
not accustomed to being halted on the
road by every drunken fool who sports
uniform"
He stopped short In complete sur
prise, staring at me through the dark
ness, and doubted not was perfect
ly able to distinguish the CLINT of but
tons and CLEAN Of braid.
"Your pardon, sir" he calculated at
last. Il mistook you for some run
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24
g country to make the lines of your

tie country to make the lines Of your
army?"
IF this is the Kendallville pike we
are on" answered, II have a pretty
clear conception of what lies ahead,
but should be very glad to know
where l am to look for the outer
picket"
There is one post at the ford over
the White Briar," she replied. Il
chance to know this because Major
Brennan selected the station, and re-
marked that the stream was SO high
and rapid as to be impossible at any
other point for miles: But regret
this IS as far as my information. ex-
tends" .,-.. ;.-,-,,,-.e--e =, 49, s..t!
/ started to say something-what I
hardly know-when, almost without
sound VI warning, little squad of
horsemen swept over the brow of the
hill in our front, their forms darkly
outlined against the starlit Sky, and
rode down toward us at a sharp trot.
had barely time to swing my CON-
panion out of the track when they
clsttered by, their heads bent low to
the wind, and seemingly oblivious to
all save the movements of their
leader
"Sheridan!" l whispered, for even
in that dimness / had not failed to
recognize the short, erect figure which
rode in front.
The woman shuddered. and drew
closer within my protecting shadow.
Then out of the darkness there burst
a solitary rider, his horse limping as
if crippled, and would have ridden US
down, had l not flung up one hand
and grasped his bridle-rein.
Great Scott! what have we
here?" he cried roughly, peering down
at us. by all the gods. woman!'
The hand upon my arm clutched me
desperately, and my own heart seemed
to choke back every utterance. The
voice was Brennan's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24

srinsd 6 tho. mere thought tnats ~.
might DO dead. But the heart hsat.
and with . prayer Of thankfulness Z
looked up. She stood beside me. II
Tell me. Captain Wayne" she ex.
claimed anxiously, he Is not-not se-
riously hurt?''
II believe not" answered soberly.
He Is heavy man, and fell hard. yet
his heart beats strong. He must have
cut his head upon q stone. however,
for he is bleeding"
She knelt beside him, and l caught
the Wilderness of a handkerchief within
her hand.
Believe me, Mrs. Brennan" fall
tered lamely. II regret this far more
than can tell Nothing has ever &C.
CURED to me to give greater pain
than the thought that have brought
you SO much of sorrow and trouble.
You will have faith in me?"
Always. Observation-Disclosures it
ever be our fate to meet again or not.
But now you must 60.
go? And leave you here, alone?
Are you not afraid?" ~ -
Afraid ?"she looked about her into
the darkness. "Of what? Surely you
do not mean of Frank-of Major Bren-
nan? And as to my being alone, our
quarters are within a scant hundred
yards from here, and single cry will
bring me aid in plenty. Hush! what
was that?" .
It was the shutting tread Of many
feet, the sturdy tramp of a body OF
infantry on the march. .,# = =
"Go!" she cried hurriedly. If you
would truly serve me, if you care at
all for me, do not longer delay and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24
followers. so much so that one won.
ders why the distress and fatigue OF
countless hours at the dressmaker's
are endured. when art Is so very sim
ple.
Standard of Color3

The call for International standards
of all kinds is becoming every day
more insistent with the progressive
unification Of the Industries OF the
world. The latest demand Of this kind
is for an international standard Of
colors. . ~...~
Chemists, manufacturers OF dye
stuffs and pigments. and many others
would benefit by such a standard. 1t
is suggested that when once the de-
sired color scheme has been decided
upon, the best method Of sperpetuating
the standards. and rendering them
available for comparison everywhere.
would be by means of colored glasses
with which tintometer could be con.
structed. A tentative instrument Of
this kind. based on an arbitrary color
scheme. has been made.-Youth's
Companion. vi
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24
Have Good Idea of Dress
Many Men Possess the. ARTISTIC Eye
When It Comes to Matter Of Fem.
mime Orapery.

There is an old tradition to the ef-
feet that men lack discretion as well
as artistic eye in the selection of q
oecomingly gowned woman A man
VIGOROUSLY at sea in the matter OF
feminine frocks was asked to design
what to his mind was a graceful dress
for the Identification Of the woman.
~ figure. The result not only vindi.
Gated men Of the charge OF ignorance
concerning the becoming feminine
drapery. but established for him a
wisdom and artistry N designing that
many devotees OF the latest sartorial
spasm. be it modestiy pretty or dar-
ingiy ridiculous. will do well to cul
tivate.
The fabric Of the gown evolved by
the mere man was soft clinging
crepe de chine of shadowy blue tone
1t was cut In kimono fashion, with
loose-hanging Oriental sleeves. The
neck was slightly rounded out to show
the smooth. white column Of The
throat, and the gown hung free from
the shoulders. falling in long. sweep
ing lines. with just suspicion of
sweep at the back. In front an elon.
gated buckle of the blue material, en-
broidered with dull gold thrs1as. held
q wide girdle. which was wound
around the waist empire fashion. tied
In an odd knot. with short outstanding
loops in the back. from whence long.
loose ends. finished with gold and blue.
fell to the bottom Of the skirt. The
sash gave slightly empire effect, and
the whole gown appeared to swathe
the figure in folds Of pastel blue. such
. gown must in the very nature Of It.
sell. conceal any offending angular
lines. Just % It would Of necessity
heiEhten the symmetry Of the softly
curving ones. Grace Of carriage and
elegance Of attire ware IL ipdubitahIe
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24

not sink down IN shame! Alone.
here. he looked about him into the
darkness at such IN hour, In corn
pany with5.a Rebel q sneaking. cow.
ardly spy. already @cond emned to DO
shot. BY Heaven! he shall never live
to boast Of it, Il
He flung up his revolver barrel to-
prove the truth of his threat. but she
stepped directly between US. and
shielded me with her form.
Put down your pistol" she ordered
coldly. II assure you my reputation
Is in no immediate danger unless you
shoot me. and your bullet shall GER
tainly find my heart before it ever
reaches Captain Wayne"
Truly. you must indeed love him.
he sneered. FIX.
So close to me was she standing
that could feel her form tremble at
this insult, yet her voice remained
emotionless.
Your uncalled.for words shame
me, not my actions. In being here
with Captain Wayne tonight l am
merely paying a simple debt Of honor
"a double debt, indeed, considering
that he was condemned to death by
your lie, while you deceived me by
another"
Did he tell you that?"
"He did not Like the true gentle
man he has ever shown himself to be.
he endeayOred to disguise the facts,
to withhold from me all knowledge
of your dastardly action. know 1t
by the Infamous sentence pronounced
against him and by your falsehood to
me-"
Edith, you mistake" he urged anx-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens in a Confederate tent
at critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee inparts to Capt Wayne an important
message to LonGstreet. Accompanied by
Sergt Craig, an old army scout. Wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines Of the enemy and In the dark
ness Wayne Is taken for q Federal Of
llcer and a young lady on horseback is
given in his charge: She is q northern
horses succumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches. while Wayne and My
Lady Of the North are left alone. They
seek shelter in a hut and entering it In
the dark q huge mastiff attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute just In time.
The owner of the hut. Jed Bungay, ard
his wife appear and soon a party Of
horsemen approach. They are led by a
man claiming to be Red Lowrie. but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan. a Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest Of Wayne as spy
and he Is brought before Sheridan. who
threatens him with death unless he re-
veals the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of Maj.
Brennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay.
Who s:arts to reach Gen. Lee, while
Wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball.
room. beneath which he had been i'm
prisoned. He is introduced to Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed. Edith Brennan, recognizing Wayne
says she will save him.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-24

iously. IL was told that he had
been sent North"
She drew deep breath, as though
she could scarcely grasp the full au-
dacity Of his pretence to ignorance.
You appeared to be fully informed
but now as to his death sentence"
Yes, heard of 1t while away, and
intended telling you as soon as I
reached our quarters"
l could feel the scorr of his miser-
able deception as it curled her lip,
and her figure seemed to straighten
between us.
Then" she said slowly, you will
doubtless agree that have done no
more than was right, and will there
fore permit him this chance of escape
from so unmerited fate; for you
know as we'll as do that he has been
wrongly condemned"
He stepped forward with a half
smothered oath, and rested one hand
heavily upon her shoulder.
Il. rather guess not, madam" he
said. Damn him! will hang him
now higher than Hannah, just to show
Queen Esther that it can be done. Out
of the way, madam!"
Rendered desperate by her slight
resistance and his own jealous hatred,
he thrust the woman aside. so rudely
that she fell forward upon one knee.
His revolver was yet in his right
hand, cleaning in the starlight, but
before he could raise or fire it | had
grasped the steel barrel firmly, and
the hammer came down noiselssly
upon the flesh of my thumb. The next
instant we were locked close together
in fierce struggle for the mastery. He
was the heavier, stronger man; ! the
younger and quicker. from the first
every effort on both sides was put
forth solely to gain command of the
weapon-his to fire, mine to prevent.
for | knew we'll at the sound OF the
discharge there would come a rush of
blue-coats to his rescue. My first
fierce onset had put him on the de-
fensive, but as we tugged and strained
his superiority in weight began to tell.
and slowly he bore me backward. un-
till all the weight of my body rested
upon my right leg. Then there &C.
Cured to me like flash a wrestler's
trick taught me years before by an
old negro on my fathers plantation.
Instantly appeared to yield to the
force against which contended with
simulated weakness, sinking lower
and lower. until, doubt not, Brennan
felt convinced l must go over back
ward. But as thus sank, my left
foot found steady support farther
back, while my free hand sank slow
~ down his straining body until my
cropping fingers grasped firmly the
broad belt about his waist. yielded
yet another inch, until he leaned 80
far over me as to be out Of all bal
ance. and then, with sudden straight
ening Of my left leg. at the same time
forcing my head beneath his chest In
leverage, with one tremendous effort
flung him, head under, crashing
down upon the hard road. Trembling
like reed from the exertion, I stood
there looking down upon the dark
form lying huddled at my feet. He
rested motionless, and bent over,
placing my hand UPON bis heart. hog.