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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23
General Drain III.

BUENOS AYRES. June 22.-Gen-
erai James A. Drain. president OF the
National Rife association, was
stricken today with appendicitis. His
condition 10 reported serious.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23

i ece Paee
Tor the "Men Of Anairsn contest.
80 In cash to b given away free.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23

See Page S
for the Men OF Affairs" contest.
$50 In cash to be given away free.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23
We Clip

An editorial from last weeks
West Point News, and repro
duce here.
The editor of that paper 1--WE
do not know him) is a man of
sense.
Read what he says:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23

Professor Stuart had the privilege of
hearing the master OF Trinity utter
the classical phrase, we are none OF
us fnfailfble. not even the youngest OF
U.s." The youngest of US" who pro-
voked this remark was says Professor
Stuart no less a person than Mr.
Gerald Balfour..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23
NO OPPOSITION
FROM OFFICIALS
PRECINCT REGISTRARS WILL RE-
SIGN RATHER THAN ANTAGo-
NEE POWERS THAT BE.
TWO ARE AFFECTED
BOTH ARE EMPLOYED IN WATER
DEPARTMENT OF CITY--ELEC-
ToRAL BOARD TO NAME
SUCCESSORS.
TWO ARE AFFECTED

Although the ordinance prohibiting
city employees taking part AS officials
In elections has not become law.
# was stated last night that none OF
those whom .1ia law might erect
would contest the provisions of the or
dfnance and would retire from eneir
places as election officials.
There are but twso mon In the city
government who are connected with
the pofitical essrs. JOS
eph Il. Heindl and Thomas Walton.
Both come under the supervision or
tho council committee on water, ME-
Heind1 being connected with the de-
partment In a capacity at the stand
pipe and Mr.. Walton as keeper OF the
old reservoir.
There are two other members OF
the city Democratic committee VINO
are officials at the polls in Jefferson
ward--J. NJ. n. Allen and Z. c. Hicks,
sergea mt alarms OF the committee.
Deputy Constable Not Affected.
w. A. j. Kelley "a deputy in the
Office OF the high constable. Is pre-
cinct clerk In Madison ward. This
will hardly count, however, as the
office Of high ConstHbfe Is not con-
sidered a city Office altogether. me
city receives no revenue from this
cover the duties OF officers OF the city
will hardly cover the actions OF the
deputy high constable.
The question was raised at the meet
ing of the city committee Friday night
as to whether a member OF that COM
mittee could hold position In the
polls or as a city employee. The ques-
ton was not debated. but It wall likely
receive attention from the legal and
oratorical members Of the committee
at the next' regular meeting Of that
body.
MIR. Heindi is registrar at the Fourth
CLAY precinct Mr. Walton occupies
similar position at Second Clay.
While their designations have not been
received by president of the electoral
board, DIR. John H.. Hinchman, he will
recsive them | ma short while. as
neither of the men wish to come in
opposition to the workings Of any city
ordinance --
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-06-23

The late Julia Ward Howe, though a
woman OF very good appearance, was
extremely modest. she once posed for
me-" said a Boston painter, recently
"But she hesitated a long time before
consenting to do so. To urge her on
said, Don't be afraid, Til do you
Justice, madam All she answered
1T isn't Justice ask for at your hands;
it's mercy"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11
CITY NEWS.

/
Ferndell brown rice. immigrants
.. S. Foster, Of Ottumwa, is ii
the city on business for few days
"A swell hne of fly nets at Sher
woods harness store.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph B
Smith. at ten O'Clock, wednesday
night, daughter.
Al vollers is restrained at his
home with an attack OF inflammatory
rheumatism.
Choice fresh catfish at Jos. Hau
bert's. 7o9 Main street.
Quite a good sized crowd went to
the Elks camp today to take dinner
and participate in the dance tonight
This Is ladies day at the camp.
Meeting OF the Motor Boat club
tonight at eight o'clock at the ONCE
OF the Decker Mfg. Co. A large at.
tendance Is desired.
Buy your horse fly net at sher.
woods harness store
The Humane society will meet
this evening at the residence OF Miss
N. Olive Sutton. 924 Grand avenue,
lat TAB o'clock.
The steamer Sydney is due in
Keokuk late this afternoon from Han.
nibal with big excursion given by
the Methodist Sunday schools Of that
city.
Ferndell corn relish. Immegart's s.
"A quantity of brass stolen from
the old car barns, has been recovered
by Officer Wilson. The fellow who
stole the brass has not been appre-
hended.
Edward Lloyd and Miss Alvina
Kulp, a young couple from Golden
Eagle, ILL.,, were married in this city
by Justice Burrows They will make
their home in Golden Eagle.
Jos. Blank returned home last
night from ST. Louis where he attend
ed the national convention OF Clean
lers and Dyers Of America. He re.
ports a good time and that the con-
lvention was largely attended
Frank vollers will leave tonight
to. attend the National Plumbers con.
vention at Seattle. He is one OF the
two delegates who will represent the
Iowa State Association at the nation
al convention.
From Hannibal It was learned to-
day that the name OF the Slovenian
drowned here last Sunday, was John
Tacoda, and not Tacoda Tanoff. as at
first thought. The Slavonians. it
would appear, put the last name first,
and the first name last.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
"a Nations PERIL"


Pathe special feature at the Grand
tomorrow, "A Nations Peril, is the
strongest, most sensational, most
thrilling picture ever brought to Keo
kuk.. A gripping story OF patriotism
love and intrigue carried on before
Uncle's Sans very eyes in one Of the
United States coast artillery forts
showing the big fourteen inch guns in
action; the submarine mine chart
room from which battleship tender
bearing the spies .,f another nation
is blown to atoms. The story was
written by a United States coast ar.
tillery officer and played within the
portals of one of our frowning fort.
resses. The picture Is correct in ev-
cry detail, and one of the greatest
educational pictures ever put out and
1t is indeed unfortunate t you can't at
tend. The mine explosion throwing
thousands of tons of water and frag-
ments of the shattere' vessel ninety
feet high, is a scene you will long re-
member. You should make your
plans to see this great picture Friday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11
PERSONALS.

c. H. Dodge OF the Grand opera
house, was transaeting business in
Burlington today.
Sheriff ]. ]. Crimmins, County Clerk
Lake and Recorder Ed. Vaughan left
today for Burlington, where they went
TO attend the convention now being
held in that city. The combined re-
corders, sheriffs and district court
clerks OF the state, and the members
Iof the southeastern Iowa Editors AS
ISOLATION will take a steamboat ride
to Keokuk tomorrow, for an inspection
of the dam.
Winifred Johnston, of Boone, Iowa,
lis visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. H Johnston.
Mrs. Thomas Russell has returned
from Sioux City, where she was call.
ed by the illness of her son. Hugh c.
Russell, who was a victim Of ptomaine
poisoning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11

ed visit in this city and Fort Madison.
Mr.. Hollander is member OF the
Quincy police force and has been on
his annual vacation
Miss Juliet Ferguson, of Chicago,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11
HONORS DIVIDED
IN POLICE COURT
A vag and Drunk Were the Only
Features Of Superior Court
Today

Only two cases were before Judge
Mcnamara this morning. Neither 81
the two men detained in the city jail
over night to answer charges THIS
morning, were desperate men. One OF
them, L. c. Willis, was the one
charged with vagrancy, and the other
was Peter Megard, who did not deny
that he was drunk yesterday after.
noon
Willis convinced the court that he
had job, but that he was idle yester-
day, and was allowed to return to
work. Megard, a Norwegian. had a
very pleasant college chum" story to
tell. but 1t cost him 1886. Megard
said he met two old friends yesterday
and after they had several DRINKS OF
beer together. proceeded 10 anchor 1t
down with whiskey. Megard thinks
there is something devilish In the
whiskey, the way It made him cut UP.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11

who has been in the city for several
weeks the guest of 4,liss Vera Van
sittert, left today for her home Miss
Van Sittert accompanied her to Chica
go for a few weeks visit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11
SANTA FE CREATES
NEW DEPARTMENT
Commissioners Of Public Safety Named
and Fort Madison Man lie
Appointed.
Especial to The Gate city.1

IoPtCIdI 70 = NC Gdte GIty.J
FORT MADISON, Ia, July 1.-THE
Santa Fe Railway system has created
new department and Fort Madi-
son man has been named as the head
of the new creation. The new depart.
ment is bureau for the prevention
of personal Injury, and Isah Hale, OF
this place, has been placed in charge
of the department. The object of the
new department is to take steps for
the prevention Of injuries, and for an
adjustment in case of injuries receiv-
ed on the Santa Fe system.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11
CITY NEWS.

Miss Helen Ludwig has gone to
Quincy for visit with friends.
Miss Delphina Beller left yesterday
for Chicago for an extended visit
Frank Hollander, wife and daugh-
ter, Miss Viola. returned yesterday to
their home in Quincy, after an extend
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-11
FUNERAL NOTICE.

HORNADAY-The funeral OF the
late Calvin Hornaday will be held to
morrow morning at ten o'clock at the
family home, 331 Orleans Avenue.
Friends invited. Burial private
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-15

"PshawP' she exclaimed Inn
patiently, I'm sure we shall miss
the opening number. We've wait
ed a good many minutes for that
mother of miner Hours, l
should say" he corrected GROSSLY.
"Ours? Oh, George" she cried,
"this. Is SO. s1addenP'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-15
ACARPETTALK

"A weak SOLUTION OF oXal1c acid
applied very carefully to ink
stains on carpets will remove
them. If this changes the color
it may be restored with ammonia
water.
Always follow the weave of the
pile when sweeping thick carpets.
The carpet will wear longer and
look better.
Carpets should be lifted from
the floor at least once a year and
thoroughly cleaned. The dirt
which collects beneath grinds and
cuts the threads.
Wait until the floor has thor
.oughly dried before relaying a
carpet. The tacks are liable to
rust otherwise and injure the
carpet.
Stair carpets should be heavily
padded if you desire them to wear
WE'LL.
ABOUT HICCoUGHS
Hiccoughs is caused by a nerv-
Gus contraction of one of the
breathing muscles. The underly-
ing cause is nervousness.
The exciting cause is some re-
fex irritation, for instance, if
something does not agree with a
person. Ordinary attacks will be
relieved by anything which di-
verts the attention and allows
breathing to go on purely as an
automatic process. If the attack
is more severe, empty the stom-
ach by sticking a finger in the
throat.
AS a rule it will be found that
birco,1orhir1cy children are ner,yot9e
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-15

That would get her, felt sure,
if she was in town. If not, it
would be time enough to tell Mr..
Tomales. dropped him a formal
not also to be there at that hour
"on a matter of important bust
ness"
My, I'm so excited over it I can
hardly wait.
(Continued.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-10-15

throbs galore. 1T would be regu-
lar mellerdrammer. That's why
l didn't break it to him right
away, l wanted time to stage it.
A remark let drop by the CON
sui the other day made me think
that maybe the dark-eyed SEN
orita wasn't really away off in
Mirimba. He said that if the ad
were put in the paper from there
it probably would have come
through his office. It strikes me
that maybe she is right here in
town anxious to be on the scene.
in case he was discovered.
How to get hold of her was the
next question. Why, through an
other ad., of course. So l hiked
down to the newspaper office and
put an ad. in the personals saying
that if the "dark-eyed senorita in
Mirimba wished to learn the
whereabouts of Mr.. Garavanza x.
del Pistachio females she should
come next Friday at 2 o'clock to
" and put my address.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

Watch Our Slow Windows

how it was done, or what the finish
was must be left to the Imagination.
The second couple were more fortu.
nate and are probably now enjoying
their honeymoon. They had obctacle s
to overcome, but they were not insur-
mountabe ones. Their trouble was
that they were out of bounds when
they went to the parsons. They came
over the state line and stopped in
Thompson and procured license.
Afterwards they trolleyed to Putnam
To see the town. 1t was late in the
evening before they were ready TO take
the final step that should make them
one. After several rings upon the par
son S door bell he was aroused and up
came down and let them in. Upon
inspecting the license il was found as
above and of course he could not per-
form the ceremony as il must be per-
formed in the town where the license
is issued. There was nothing to do
but bid them good night and give
them the necessary information how
to overcome the difficulty, 1t is the
one best guess that they crossed the
border line before morning and arous-
ed some member OF the cloth in the
nearby town and will live happy ever
after.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

amount equivalent to their actual
value, not to exceed SO, upon pay.
ment of fee of five cents.
Postmaster Letters says the new
system will receive very careful atten-
ton at his office and that all parcels
addressed to patrons residing within
the free delivery limits of the office
will be promptly delivered. Delivery
will also be made ON all the four rural
routes leaving the office.
There Will be at least four deliveries
to the business section and three to the
residential section of the city.
Temporarily deliveries will be made
by substitute carrier who will fur.
nish team for the purpose.
Postmaster Letters predicts an enor-
nous business for the parcel post sys-
tenn in the near future. 1t will be
only short time he says when much
more space will be needed in the post
office and he believes collection of
parcels will be part of the system be-
fore long in practically the same man
ner rs the collection of other mail from
street letter boxes. This will surely be
added to the system when the public
are we'll equainted with the rates of
postage applicable to the different
zones. The system is bound to be pop
ular and well patronized because of its
rates and the service the post office de-
partment gives.
Postmaster Letters also believes il
will be but a short time when the
weight limit will be increased from
eleven pounds,
Patrons of the service should notify
senders of parcels to address them to
the street and number.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
The New Parcels Post

Postmaster Letters has arrangements
nearly completed for the new parcel
post system at the local office, to be in
augurated January LIST, 1913.
There will be window in which
the parcel post business will be trans
acted. This is necessary for reason
that all packages must be weighed
and the postage prepaid by distinctive
postage stamps affixed, and also bear a
return card of the sender.
Parcel post will on and after Janu-
airy /, 1913, embrace all other matter
including farm and factory products
not now embraced by law in either the
first, second or third class, not exceed
ing in size more than u inches in
length and girth combined, not in
form or kind likely TO injure the per-
son of any postal employee or damage
the mail equipment OF other mail mat
ter and not of character perishable
within period reasonably required for
transportation and delivery.
The parcel post territories of the
United States are divided into eight
zones. The first zone includes all ter
ritory within radial distance of so
miles, second zone 100 miles, third
zone 500 miles, fourth zone 500 miles,
fifth zone 1000 miles, sixth zone l400
miles, seventh zone 1900 miles, eighth
zone includes all units of area outside
the seventh zone.
The rate of postage on fourth class
matter weighing not more than four
ounces is one cent an ounce or fraction
thereof anS in such matter in excess
OF four ounces the rate shall be by the
pound. The local rate of postage on
parcels for delivery at the office of
mailing or ON rural route starting
therefrom is five cents for first pound
and one cent for each additional pound
up 10 IL pounds. The zone rate for
fifty miles Is five cents for one pound
and three cents for each additional
pound, second zone 90 TO $50 miles six
cents for one pound and four for each
additional pound and in the same pro-
portion per zone up 10 the eighth
which is twelve cents for one pound
and twelve cents for each additional
pound.
Parcels may be registered or may be
accorded special delivery service on
payment of the usual fees, and they
may be insured against loss in an
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Christmas Plum PUDDING.

The Christmas plum pudding is de-
scended from the plum porridge and
is a time-honored dish at every
Christmas feast. To be properly
made, each person in all the house
hold must stir it before it is boiled
and the mistress of the house must
add the spices with her own fair
hand, and so she favors fortune for
a year. If she is an American and
mixes her pudding in an ancient china
bowl. stirring it with as ancient a
spoon, whose handle is adorned with
an old English crest, so much the bet
ter, for in the new land she is help
ing to keep alive the customs that
made old England merrie.
The pudding should be boiled in a
well-foured cloth six hours upon the
day of mixing. six hours upon the day
of eating. and the steam should not
cease TO arise from the pot while the
pudding is within it"
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Bradley Theater

A musical event of unusual impor-
lance will be the appearance of that
joyous operate success, "The Spring
Maid, which comes TO Putnam one
night on Tuesday, Dee. "A.
This will easily be one of the largest
musical attractions this city has ever
played and Werba Il Luescher, the
producers, promise the same excellent
production that made the operetta fa-
nous from coast TO coast. Gene Lun-
eska, who starred in ii as the saucy
Princess Bozena, will appear with the
company here, and she will be sup
ported by her leading man of last sea-
son, j. ii. GoldswoTthy, who will
again portray the dashing Prince Ala.
dar. There will also be an excellent
company and the now famous Spring
Maid chorus and ballet and Metro
politan orchestra carried by the COM
pany. adv
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

The custom of decorating strategic
points in the household with sprigs Of
mistletoe at Christmas dates far back
to the time of the Druids, who held
the little plant in great veneration
At the approach of their winter festi-
val. twigG of it were placed above the
doors of their houses to serve as tails
mans and signs to the sylvan deities
that shelter and comfort awaited them
within.
Present-day customs relating to mis-
tletoe represent the evolution Of the
pruidicsl legend
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Apples.
Hay and Straw.

HAY.-Large baled. per ton timothy,
No / s23: standard, S224S22 SO; No 10
No . Sl7mS21 SO: light clover mixed, ~.
No i mixed s1SQ$2O; heavy. SlSqSls'
STRAW,2Rye. s16dsl7 (sman baled
hay 21s Q5c. less than large)
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Live Stock.

CALVES Common to choice veals sou
at ssGsl2 per 100 lbs. culls at 50 ,9gs
barnyard calves at 81 ass. 20 yoeasa yea
for city dressed yeals and sqlotze, lo'
country dressed =,
SHEEP AND LAMBS. - Common "a
choice sheep (ewes), s3QS4.25 per l0O lbs
cnlls 50 30: ordinary TO prime lambs 70 -
@s1 b5: culls, $3.50 Dressed mutton az
SGsc per lb dressed lambs at 100 lzFsl
country dressed hothouse LAMBS at 't4s'
per carcass. -,
HoGS.-Light to medium weight noss
selling at SSmSs.10 per 100 lbs roughs "a "a
81 Country dressed hogs steady az nav
19c per H.: roasting pigs at 1Zis q loe-
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Here Is Relief for Women

If you have pains in the back, uri-
nary, bladder or kidney trouble, try
Mother Gray's Arom attic Leaf, pleas
ant herb remedy for womenis ills and
great system regulator. At drug
gists or by mail soc, sample Free. Ad-
dress, Mother Gray Co., Leroy, \. Y.
Adv 1851
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
Post Office Notes

The postmaster suggests that patrons
mail their Christmas gifts early in Sc
curely wrapped parcels, plainly ad
dressed and the postage fully prepaid.
The name and address of sender should
be placed in the upper left hand cor
ner and the sender will be notified in
case of non delivery.
Rates of domestic postage on sealed
or written matter two cents an ounce
or fraction thereof.
Books, magazines and printed mat
ter one cent for two ounces.
Merchandise one cent an ounce.
Send money by postal money order
and register all valuable parcels. The
registry fee ten cents in addition to the
postage.
Proposals for carrying the mails be-
tween North Woodstock, Pomfret,
EastfoTd and Putnam will be open for
bids until January u, 1918. Blank
proposals can be procured of the post
master.
City patrons are informed that car
riers will not be held for late afternoon
trains during .the busy season. Mail
baekstamped at 4.S0 p. m. is received
too late for afternoon delivery.
Backstamping of letter mail will be
discontinued during the holiday rush.
Christmas hours at the poSt-oftice
are AS follows:
Office open from $50 a. m. to l. m.
and $50 to : p. m.
Money order and Postal Savings di-
visions closed.
Morning collection and delivery by
city carriers.
Rural carriers will also serve their
patrons.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheum
atism & Neuralgia. Entirely vege-
able Safe. Adv. lSly
When baby suffers with eczema or
some itching skin trouble, use Dosn 5
Ointment. A little of il goes long
way and il is safe for children. soc a
box at all stores. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer q cut, bruis-, burn or
scald. Be prepared. Thousands rely
on Or. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Your
druggist sells il. 25c and50c. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20

Have you telephone in your home?
If not, why note Sign for one as a
Christmas present. adv
Telephone service is at your com.
mand any hour of the day or night.
adv
Have you telephone in your home?
not, way n1te adv
Putnam patriot., 1912-12-20
THE MARKETS
New York Wholesale Prices,

MILK.-Class B. s21a; class C. 50 Il
per 40-quart can. These prices went into
effect December l.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-08-28
cals .. Wltehss.

In Montferrat, Italy, t is believed that ali the cats who wander about Epon the roofs during the month of February are really witches, whom it is lawful and even necessary to shoot
 An old German superstition has 1t that if black cat sits upon the bed of sick man Il Is presage of his death. while if after his decease 1t Is seen upon his grave t is enough sc arouse doubts as 10 the locality to which his soul hss departed
 in Hungary 1t Is thought that cats generally become witches between the ages Of seven and twelve years,
 A French belief concerning the cat is that 1T the animal be carried in cart and the wind blow from it to the horses they immediately fall tired If any part ot the hcrseman's clothing be made of cats skin the horse win feel as though it carried double burden