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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Girls Play Joke Oh Boys.

In Pendleton on a social visit yes
terday and intending to return home
last evening, a party of well known
young girls from this city mailed
postcards to a number of young men
living here, all of whom are well
known, stating that a party of Pen
dleton boys would arrive on the
O'Clock train last night ito settle an
old account AS a result Hanford
Wait, James Bean, Emmet Malagan
Andy Neibergall, Glen Prater and
Henry Retzer, were waiting at the
depot last night when the train pulled
in. All looked worried but when
they saw six girl friends alight their
troubles ceased immediately.-W Walla
Walla Union.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
EQUAL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
NOW ON IN EARNEST
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them TO honorably earn life's necessi-
ties. This latter condition, Mrs Erh-
gott characterized as "damnable,"
and alone should arouse every wo-
man to demand a part in lawmaking
+ Mrs, Erhgott stated that women of
all the eastern states are closely
Watching the campaign in Oregon
and contribute literally to the Ore
gon campaign fund, knowing that the
entrance of oregon into the ranks of
equal rights states, would give a solid
Pacific coast front, which would
sweep across the country.
She also said that the men of the
east are as deeply interested and
clinched her argument with the as
sertion that Oregon men cannot af-
ford to allow the report to go abroad
that Oregon women are the only
ones of the Pacific coast states who
are too stupid and senseless to be
trusted with the ballot.
Pointing to the vast amount of free
advertising that Washington and Cal
ifornia have secured through the
press and other mediums, since CIV
ing women the right to vote, Mrs,
Erhgott said that Oregon could not
afford to lose its share of this pub
licity.
Charles Meighan, in response to a
request, read an article entitled "Why
want Woman Suffrage" in Collier
Weekly of March IL. written by
Frederick c. Howe.
Following her address, which was
Frequently interrupted by applause
the temporary organization was
formed after which Mrs. Erhgott was
surrounded by enthusiastic and ad-
miring ladies and men-there We're a
goodly number of the latter present
and cordially greeted.
The men present We're asked to sign
| a paper, signifying their willingness
to cast their ballot in favor of equal
rights at the coming election and
practically every man present did so
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Take Ride on Handcar.

Secretary of State Ben w. Olcott
and DR.. r. E. L. Steiner of the state
asylum, returned from Union last
night where they had been investi-
eating the feasibility of using the
products of the experiment station al
Union at the Pendleton branch hos
pital and incidentally doing a little
campaigning. They drove from Union
to Hot Lake and from the latter
place they came to La Grande on a
handcar, arriving here at o'clock
on time. They left last night for
Portland-La Grande Observer
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
COL. ROOSEVELT INVADES
IOWA ON HIS TOUR

Aboard Colonel RooSevelt's Special,
Cedar Rapids, Ia, March 29.-Col-
onel Roosevelt was warmly greeted
upon his arrival here by two thou
sand persons. Colonel Roosevelt
spoke to the crowd, pleading that the
government be taken from the con-
troll of big business" and restored
to the people.
Colonel Roosevelt also spoke today
in the home district of eX-Congress-
man James A. Tawney. He discussed
the tariff question, repeating the
speech he delivered at Sioux Falls,
September 8, 1910, almost in its en-
tirety.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Matlock Funeral Is Held

The funeral OF Edward L. Matlock,
who died Wednesday afternoon as a
result of paralytic stroke, was held
this morning from the family resi-
.dence on Water street, Rev. Charles
Quincy of the Church of the Re-
deemer conducting the obsequies Fol-
lowing the funeral, the body was ta-
ken to Olney cemetery followed by a
long concoutse of friends and was
consigned to its last resting place
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
TEACH MANNERS IN SCHOOL.
Los Angeles Pupils to Be Taught How
TO Deport Themselves.

Los Angeles. = An addition has
been made to the curriculum of the
Los Angeles high school which men,
bers of the faculty say. is more es-
sential than mathematics. Beginning
next Monday, study periods will be
set aside for manners"
The faculty committee that has had
charge of arranging the course has
reported these classifications:
The Value of Good Manners. Sug-
gestions for the School, Suggestions
for Street and Street Car. Suggestions
for the Home and Society, Good Man
ners and Democracy. Good Manners
a Social Debt. Good Manners a Busi-
ness Asset
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Sues to Collect Account.

The Chehalis Furniture Mfg Co. of
Chehalis today commenced suit against
II. II. Harvey, proprietor of second
hand store on Court street, for the
collection of s160.96, the balance al
legged to- be due for merchandise pur-
chased, and also for $20.50 for mer-
chandise alleged to have been pur-
chased while the defendant was in
partnership with A. C. Friedley. Car
ter & Smythe are attorneys for the
plaintiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
FIND LOG 500 FEET DOWN.

Santa Clara.-While sinking q 10
inch we'll on the Butcher ranch west
of Santa Clara, l.. A. Gardner struck
a redwood log at a depth of 800 feet.
1t was taken up in pieces and the
wood, which was very hard, was part
ly covered with bark.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29

creeks and springs, miles from
railroad. You will buy this IL you
have the price. Will make good
stock ranches. Price $25 an acre.
half cash. Beaver dam land Is worth
more than is asked for all. 120 acres
good timber. w. d. Mixter, Albany,
Oregon,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
200 MILITIA ON GUARD
AT INQUEST OVER RIOTER

Rock Island, ILL.,. March 29.-The
inquest over the body of Frank Kel-
logg, who was shot down in the bat
tie between the police and rioters, was
held today. Two hundred militia
We're on guard at the inquest. spe-
cial grand jury will convene this af-
ternoon to investigate the riots
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Commercial Club Plans Smoker.

In honor of its many new members
secured by the recent whirlwfnd
campaign. the Commercial club board
of managers is planning for a smoker
to be held in about two weeks. The
matter was discussed at the luncheon
at the Hotel Pendleton today and met
with hearty favor. The date will be
announced later.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
NO More "Story Hour"

Owing to the arrival of spring
weather the regular Saturday morn
ing story Hour program at the pub
lie library has been discontinued for
the season and there will be no more
stories for the little children until
next fall. During the winter the
story hour periods were conducted by
Miss Lecile Evans and the attend
arce has been exceptionally good un-
til the last week or two.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
EOnr in Police Court.

Two drunks and two "vags" ap-
peared before Police Judge Fitz Ger
aid this morning to plead guilty and
accept sentence. Ed Lyons and Ben
Robertson, the 'vags," were allowed
to go free under suspended sem
tence, while Frank Todd and William
Delaney were given the option of three
days in jail or a five dollar fine. The
former chose the latter alternative
but Delaney went back to Jail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
wealthy Youth a Burglar.

San Francisco. March 29.-William
Lomeline. son of wealthy druggist
was arrested today and charged with
trying to chloroform Miss Marie Will
liams, while attempting to commit
burglary. The police say Lomeline
was caught in the act and overpower-
ed by men of the Williams house
hold
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29

Rev. Herbert 7. Cash, pastor of the
First Baptist church, Will join dele
CATION from Walla Walla to the Men
and Forward Movement meetings to
be held at La Grande Sunday. Monday
and Tuesday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Al SIusher Is Sued.

f. L. McDopgal today commenced
suit against w. A. Slusher, alleging
in his complaint that the defendant
gave a promissory note to ]. l. Knelly
for the sum of $29SSS, which same
is now past due and has been trans
ferred to the plaintiff. Fifty dollars
attorney fees are asked in addition to
the principal and interest from Oc-
tober 1911, at a one per cent rate.
McDougal is his own ATTIC rney.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Newsy Notes
of Pendleton

President Penrose Coming.
President Penrose OF Whitman
College, will be in the city on Sunday
and will preach morning and evening
in the Baptist church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
INDIAN CONVICT KILLS
FELLOW NEBRASKA PRISONER

Lincoln, March 29.-Another ira
gedy occurred at the Nebraska state
penitentiary today. Charles Davis, a
half breed Indian, stabbed John
Strong, a negro murderer, to death
in the dining hall Only recently
three prison officials we're killed by
thre econvicts who escaped in an
outbreak, two of them later meeting
death in a pitched battle with a
sheriff's posse. Davis attacked
Strong while the convicts were at
breakfast. Drawing dagger, he
stabbed Strong's juglar vein before the
guards could interfere. The Indian
was overpowered. He gave no ex-
planation of the killing.
lyR
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29

Alta street Is Closed.
Work of preparing east Alta street
for paving had progressed so far this
morning that the street was closed to
traffic temporarily.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29
Land for sale.

TdIfI tut SttTt.
1150 acres, $50 beaver dam land,
sets of buildings, orchards, $50
acres hay meadow, western oregon,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29

Whichever candidate doesn't carry
the primaries says they are not fair.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-29

Every girl with money looks like
a get rich quick proposition to some
young man.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07

the big water power. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcclellan hive been in Spokane for
some time 'Nention of their depar-
ture .rr tie cast is taken from the
Spokaae Chronicle, and is as follows
For the purpose of spending a month
or rix weeks with relatives in Iowa
and Illinois, Mr.. and Mrs. w, d.
Mcclellan, photographers. with a
static In the ,sermond block. vii;
leave New Years day for the east
Brothers of Mr. Mcclellan reside in
Burlington, Iowa, and Hamilton, Ill.
Mr.. Mcclellan was born and raised in
Hamilton. During the absence of Mr..
and Mrs. Mcclellan the studio will be
in charge of Orrin Ross, an expert
photographer Of this city.
Read The Daily Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
CITY NEWS.

Friday night the unoccupied Dia.
,nond residence at Coz Bank street
was damaged to the extent of about
s2No l,y ere. which started in the
furnace room in the front Of the
dwelling. and for a time threatened
to do much greater damage. The
smoke rolling up from the cellar was
discovered by a neighbor, who gave
the am
According to dispatches from
Springfield Saturday. The Keokuk,
Nauvoo. and Fort Madison Electric
Railway company, with capital stock
of $650,000, has been incorporated for
the purpose of constructing and oper-
ating railroad line from Keokuk
through Hancock county. Ill, to Fort
Madison, with branches to Carthage
and Nauvoo. The incorporators are
William H. Fisher. Charles r. petsch
Frederick M. Catlin, Edward ]. Meir
and William Sandy, all OF St Paul
MINI. The first board of directors
are Charles s. Carscellan OF Jersey
City, ~ j., Charles D. Warren ~
Toronto, Ontario, Edward D. Parmel-
lee of Chicago, Charles D. Petsch of
st. Paul Mimi and Jacob M. Fisher.
Frederick salm. Jr., and August J.
Berger, all Of Nauvoo. Ill.
w. D. Mcclellan and wife have ar.
rived in the city from Snokane Wash.
and expect to remain in Keokuk and
Hamilton indefinitely Hamilton is
the old home town and Mr.. Mcclellan
las been attracted to the old home by
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
CITY NEWS.

DIR. j. G. Ross, for twelve years a
resident of Keokuk. who moved from
here to Des Moines. is back in this
vicinity having formed partnership
with DR.. Teal of Kahoka and his many
friends here will be glad to hear that
he Is back in the neighborhood of his
old home. He attended Drake Univer-
slty and graduated in medicine at ST.
Louis.
The annual Union Missionary
meeting for women will be held in the
parlors of the First Baptist church on
saturday, January IS. at 3 p. m. The
kev Jchn G. Sage, rector of St Johns
Episcopal church will make the adj
dress. There will be special music
and cordial invitation is extended to
me public to attend, Mrs. Daugherty
VIII preside and Miss Martha Hornish
WI serve as secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07

Mrs. A. R. Tabor, of Crider, Mo,
had been troubled with sick headache
for about five years, when she began
taking Chamberlain Tablets. She
has taken two bottles of them and
they have cured her. Sick headache
is caused by disordered stomach for
which these tablets are especially in
tended. Try them, get we'll and stay
well. Sold by Wilkinson & Co.. Phar-
macy. and J. F. Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07

List of letters remaining in the Keo-
kuk postoffice, uncalled for, for week
ending January 6, 1912
Ladies.
Mrs, \. j. Apgar
Mrs. Burns.
Mrs. Hugh Campbell.
Mrs. Thos. Cliegston.
Mrs. Chas. Cook.
Miss Nora J. Dickerson
Miss Geene House.
Miss Irene Johnson
Mrs. j. l.. Obertop
Miss Nellie Rains.
Miss Leono Taylor.
Miss M. A. Wycoff
Mrs. Lizzie Well.
Marion Wilson.
Miss Hattie Young.
Gentlemen.
Master Joseph Arnold
j. p. Albert.
Yon Chrisnoiski.
Danish Sep. Creamery Co.
Ray A. Grubb
Raymond Grubb
Firri Heny.
Frank Hunsoker.
James Jones.
keokuk Advance
Hilbert Larson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07

Persons troubled with partial par
alysis are often very much benefited
by massaging the affected parts thor
oughly when applying Chamberlain
Liniment. This liniment also relieves
rheumatic pains. For sale by Wilkin-
son & Co., Pharmacy, and j. F. Kied.
aisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
Photos $l.OO
per doz. & upwards
All Work Guaranteed
Rehneier's
9Th & Main

If your children are subject to at
tacks of Group. watch for the first
symptom. hoarseness. Give Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy as soon as the
child becomes hoarse and tho attack
may be warded off. For sale by wiki
inson & Co., Pharmacy. and ]. f.
Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
LABOR OFFICERS
ARE INSTALLED
Opening Meeting Of the Year Was
Held Friday Even
ing.

The following officers of the Keo.
kuk Trades and Labor Assembly were
installed at meeting Friday evening
President-D. j. Hemmy.
Vice president-George Baker.
Corresponding secretary - Curtis
Koepf.
Financial secretary-Geo gorge Baxter.
Treasurer. j. Duggan.
Sergeant at arms William Short
ridge.
Trustees-c. ]. Nelson, F. M. Waugh,
II. G. Seemann.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
..aRlcHAM" YOUNG vlcoRs
Refuse All Substitutes

STATE OF MISSOURI, County OF
Clark.-ss.
l, Lewis Coleman, sworn on my
oath, say, am Al years of age. Three
years ago became badly afflicted
with Kinney and Bladder troubles.
my back hurt me SO bad / could not
sit up, / could scarcely urinate and
then small quantities, with hard
efforts. although having to respond to
the call OF nature every hour. After
trying other medicine, commenced
taking Brigham" Young Vigors, and
the improvement in my health began
Immediately; and after hai taken 6
or Z boxes, was entirely well. and
fearing the return of my affection,
took or 3 boxes more, and since
that time have had no indication
OF any trouble with my kidneys and
bladder whatever.
| further swear | am paid nothing
directly or indirectly for this affidavit,
and if some other poor sufferers are
cured by means Of reading what cured
me | feel that | am well paid for the
testimonial. LEWIS COLEMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this cath day of December, 1910.
(SeaD. N. T. CHERRY,
Circuit Clerk
Never accept a substitute.
For Sale by, I. c. Reeves, 326 Main
ST.. and other Keokuk dealers.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
Mia. sutton a Guest.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mas enter
tanned at bridge Friday evening in
honor of Miss Janet Sutton of Wash
ington Court House, Ohio
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07

PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.
Your druggist will refund money If
PAzo OINTMENT fails to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or
Protruding Piles in 6 to IA days. soc.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
Ladies Aid Society.

Mrs. ]. L. Candy will entertain the
Ladies Aid Society of the Congrega-
tional church at her home, 612 North
Thirteenth street, Friday afternoon
at three o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
The Weeks DANCING Parties.

Among the dancing parties this
week are the following: Rocken-
bach's on Monday, Company L pri-
vate party on Wednesday, Odd Eel
lows on Thursday and S l. X. on Fri
day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
Wedding Of Former keokuk Boy.

Wedding Of Former Keokuk Boy.
At the residence Of the brides
aunt, Mrs. James Wilson at New
London, Miss Clara Hoffman and Dir.
Robert S. Reimers were quietly we'd
ded Wednesday evening by the Rev.
Charles w. Wilson, the beautiful ring
service of the Methodist church be-
ing used. The bride is graduate of
st. Joseph's hospital and has endear-
ed herself to many by her amiable
disposition. DR.. Reimers is we'll
known in this city where he was
born and reared and is the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. NJ. Reimers He is q
graduate of the Keokuk high school
OF the class '84 and CT the Keokuls
Medical College. For the past two
years he has been assistant surgeon
Of the Santa Fe hospital at Fort
Madison. The bride looked charming
in silk and wool mixture suit of the
new tan shade, with hat and gloves
to match.
Immediately after tho luncheon the
couple departed for Chicago and the
east for an extended trip. They win
be at home to their friends after
March Is at Fort Madison.
The out of town guests were: Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. Reimers, father and
mother of the groom, Miss Josephine
Bell, of Keokuk, cousin Of the groom,
Mrs. S. Gemmel, of Burlington, aunt
of the bride, Miss Helen Haffner of
Sigourney, cousin of the bride, and
Miss Bessie Moore of Des Moines.
Students Entertained.
The senior class of the Keokuk
high school was entertained Friday
evening at the home of Miss Lenora
Rich, go Orleans street.
Quid Libets.
+ The Quid Libet society of the First
Congregational church meets with
Mrs P. C. Hayden on Monday after
noon.
Young Ladies Bridge Club.
The Young Ladies Bridge Whist
Club will be entertained next Fri
day by Mrs. Harry NJ. Phillips.
The Students Program, January 9Th.
The Students Auxiliary of the
Monday Music club will hold their
monthly meeting in the Y. M. G. A.
auditorium Tuesday evening, January
9th, at SIS. Mrs Ruby Hummer and
Miss Vivian Demple will be the spon-
sors for the following program:
Piano duet-"On Cleaning Mead
ows" ......... Julia Rive-King
Miss Coretta Vollers and Miss
Florence Seaman.
Vocal solo-aBeloved 1t Is Morn"
Florence Awkward
| Mr. 10 Wycoff.
| Piano solo-"Valse Caprice
r.. A. Newland
Miss Nina Hodge.
Vocal solo" Sunbeams' ......
Miss Mary Rich.
Violin solo ..................
(a)-Allegretto .......... Mozart
(b)-Rondo ......... Beethoven
Mr.. Jean Carter
Piano solo-Barcarcole -. E.Neyin
Miss Helen Milestone.
Violin quartette ................
(a)-The Departure ;. c. Dancla
(b)-The Arrival ..,............
(c)-The Return .............
Messrs Carlos Meader, John
HUDSON. Misses Marie Mosely
Helen Palmer Gray.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
HaWkes-Hedscock Nuptials.

Miss Vera Hawkes., daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Hawkes., of this
city will be married on January, the
fifteenth to Mr.. Will c. Hedgcock OF
Lafayette, Indiana. The ceremony
viii be performed at the home of the
brides parents, 1923 Bank street, in
the presence of only immediate rela-
tives. The announcement was made
by Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkes. on Saturday.
In honor of the bride-elect's com
ing marriage, several pre.nuptial af-
fairs have been arranged by few of
her many friends. On Wednesday o,
this week Miss Dorothy Worthen will
entertain and on Saturday Miss Hell
en- Hodge. On Thursday the G. N. A.
7. club will be entertained by Miss
Trina Stafford in honor OF Miss
Hawkes., and on Friday the same cluu
will meet with Miss Lottie Moseley.
keokuk Musicians viii 90 to Car.
thage.
On next Tuesday evening a grou,.
VI IASOhuh . iCduluS nluoICiIuS VIII
present a program in Carthage at the
Lutheran church. Miss Clara Gertrude
Fry, Mrs. H. S. Butler and Mr.. Jas.
Young are the artists elected to rep
resent the Monday Music Club in this
reciprocity program. The program
is as follows:
Nocturne OPP. Is No. 2..... Chopin
Papillons d. Amour, A la bien
Miss Clara Gertrude Fry
LAmour .......... Teresa del Riego
Melisande in the Wood. 1880. .Goetz
In the Heather, My Lads. Lohr
gypsy John Clay
lnvictus ................... HUM
Mr.. James Young
Impromptu Op. 142. No. l. Schubert
Miss Clara Gertrude Fry
May Morning .............. Manney
The Silver Ring ......... .Chaninade
When Love is Gone ........ Hawley
The Fairy's Lullabye ...... Needham
My Pretty Jane ............ Bishop
Wearin For You .......... Gaynor
Mrs. III. S. Butler
Sonata del Petrarca' ....... List
Concert Etude No. Gnomeu-
reigen .................. List
Miss Clara Gertrude Fry
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-07
New Service Between This City and
Chicago Has Been Decided on
and Starts Week From
Next Monday.
cry MUST PATRONIZE
WIN be Given a Three Months Trial
and Continued It the Travelling
public Out Of This City
Shows Approval.

The first through sleeper between
Chicago and Keokuk, intended Tor the
Keokuk trade especially, will be start
ed from Chicago. Jan. Is, arriving in
this city on No. IL at $3.50 a. IN. on
the morning of Jan. 16. The sleeper
will be returned on train No. ID at
7.35 D. m. on the evening of the 10th.
Trains Nos. Is and 16 will haul this
sleeper which has been secured af-
ter considerable negotiations be-
tween the Burlington" passenger
officials and The Keokuk Industrial
Association. General Agent A. C. Max.
we'll of the Burlington" received NO.
tjce Saturday morning when the new
service would be inaugurated. In the
assignment of space in this car
KeokulS has been given four sections
and the drawing room. Heretofore
Keokuk has been given but two Sec
tlons and these were only available
between Burlington and Chicago.
Is a Trial Proposition.
The citizens of Keokuk and this
vicinity should not lose sight of the
fact that this new service is on trial
and will be run for three months If
at the end of that time it is show. to
be an Improbable arrangement the
sleeper will be discontinued. 1t is
important, therefore, that the sleep
Ing car service between Keokuk and
Chicago be given liberal patronage in
order to insure its continuance. Keo-
kuk people going to Chicago should
take the sleeper from this city and
not from some point along the line.
Tho expense of using the sleeper
from Keokuk to Burlington is trivial
and 1t is only by the local Office max
ing g satisfactory business showing
that the service can be maintained
for this city. And it is very convent
ent service