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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-20

Rain continued to fall today after
the heaviest rain storm In years last
night. In one hour 3.31 inches Of
moisture fell. hainfall here since
Sunday totals 5.2S inches.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-20

OF Wnlcn Is that bananas Wnlch uSeu
to be rarity are now cheap and
abundant In every part OF the United
States. But the attorney general
proposes to dissolve the trust
When the attorney general dissolv-
ed the oil trust, stock of that con-
Germ was woth about six hundred
and fifty dollars share. When the
attorney general dissolved the to-
bacco trust, its common stock was
worth about three hundred and fifty
dollars share. At this writing the
equivalent Of that old common stock
is worth seven hundred and forty dol
lars a share. No doubt good times
are in store for the banana trust,
but we hope the price of bananas
will not be increased
In her suggestions for naming the
lake, Mary w. Miller made reference
to that peculiar class Of rock forma-
! ton we term goede, and states:
The places are SO few
Where these wonderful stones grew
/ That we mourn l think We'll find them
nevermore.
Then we'll call it Goede Lake,
And the Indian may take
His blanket and his scalp locks from
our shore"
True 1T is that much of geologic
/ 80 ,,,;11 \, oil nc
lake, the great upper Burlington, the
typical goede bed and other classical
| formations, but the loss of these
chief attractions will be only limited
in extent. The goede is pretty ex
1 tensively associated with the keokuk
territory and adjoining country ano
we will have large fields wherein te
find not alone goodies but fossils OF
! beauty and rarity. The goede terri
tory extends over into my home coun
4 try Of Clark and they are well expos
ed along Fox river near Wayland.
have mined md developed large ant
! fine specimens of goodies near the oil
4 historic Moore mill location. Goede'
are found along Weayer's branch
near Saint Francisville.
i Even without the cooler atmos
4 phere we would know of the comint
of winter by the sudden disappearing
of many kinds of our common birds
Living in tent and enjoying out
4 door life since early June has beef
an instructive schooling in the stud,
4 of birds and their ways. The migra
tory classes are returning north from
/ early March until away up in June
and along in July some kinds take u
their return voyage to climes of NOR
congenial conditions of warmth an
food supplies. Among the first an
! heard moving south in their flight a
night is the meadow plover. TIL
coot departs during the mid summe
nights, along with the Virginia raj
and other classes of waders. TIL
humming bird is usually the latest t
! appear in the north, and yet this de
icate little winged Jewel remain
; while larger and harder birds hav
, gone to their southern latitudes. TIL
meadow larks come early and renal
; until In November. In variety G
u sweet songs the larks are our req
! bird neighbors of the farm and rura
home They are sociable and thei
!, voices gladden. and refine the prairi
I lands, the forests and the river plains
JASPER BLINES.
u Seven Pines.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-20
$4,000 Blaze,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
MARIETTA, Ohio, Sept. 2O.-Fire
destroyed the plant of the Con.
tinental Supply Co.. OF st Louis and
other property here valued at $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-20
It's Wet There.

It's Wet There.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SHEBOYGAN, Wis, Sept. 20.-Traf
fic is tied up and heavy damage is
being caused here by high water
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OF which is that bananas which used
to be rarity are now cheap and
abundant in every part OF the United
States. But the attorney general
proposes to dissolve the trust
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-20
JoTTlNGs FROM THE
SAGE OF SEVEN PINES
Philosopher Discusses Number o.
Subjects Pertinent to Civil
and Moral Activities.

In all the political confusion of the
year, Missouri escaped the affliction
of having a governor of the name OF
Cow-herd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-20

In this album of paragraphs will
omit my account of the fine voyage
on the good ship G. w. Hill from
Warsaw to Hannibal and return, for
that history is a specially within It.
self The good friends will all have
a place in the hall of fame Of that
day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-20


Mississippi flood plain is of import
ance IN many respects. Farmers as
class are slow to learn that early
blowing OF the land is far superior
for winter wheat, and that early
planting OF the grain is to be urged.
The principle averaged good In agri-
culture that -airiy early planting OF
corn, wheat, oats and other grains
and products is advisable.
One OF the articles In the common
stock of trade of the politicians Is a
shelf-worn and dusty fabric called the
trusts. Down with the trusts! What
huge bug-a-boo the thing proves to
be, after all the appeals and misrep
reservations anyway. A good expo
sure of the subject was recently pre-
sented to the public in an editorial
| by George Horace Lorimer, editor OF
the Saturday Evening Post. The
\ Post la a high class, Independent
/ journal OF great circulation and IL
not party affair. ! copy the editor
1 iaI. as pertinent TO the times: fWs
beg leave to congratulate stockhold
ers OF the banana trust, otherwise
known as the United Fruit Company
This is one of our most efficient cor
porations. 1t has developed trad
with the West Indies and Soutl
America, the most important resui
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Showers

Mrs. George Franklin entertained
with a handkerchief shower in honor
of Miss Marion Campbell on Tuesday
afternoon. at her home on Mesa ave-
nue.. The dining room was decorated
in white tulle and a cluny centerpice
over pink in the center of the table
was beautiful, with a large imitation
bridal cake, in the center of which
was the shower. Bows of white tulle
were tied at the four corners of the
table.
Bridge was the game enjoyed and
three prizes were awarded The first,
a picture. was won by Mrs. E P. Ran
kin. il; the consolation, a picture, was
won by Miss Mary Jones, and the
guest prize, a picture also, was pre-
scented to Miss Campbell At the close
of the game two course luncheon
was served.
The guests were; Mesdames George
Drummer, Blake Roach, ]. r. Gilchrist.
T. P. Miller. ]. E. Lanning, Clarence
Johnson, K. L Hatfield, Benjamin
Franklin. E. P Rankin. jr., Williams,
H. E Christie; Misses Marion Camp
bell, Helen Newell, Amy Schultz, Sybil
Shedd, Ethel Brown, Anna Franklin.
Leona Black, Gertrude Leighton, Anna
Sorenson, Mary Jones, Sue Lattner,
da Sorenson, Hall
da, Sorensoni Hall.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Women's Organizations

Mrs. N. L Hill has rendered her res
ignatiOn as office assistant to the
Woman's Charity association, as she
wished to accompany her son to Ore
gon- She has given the association
long and faithful service and has done
efficient work. The association is
looking for a person to fill her place
who is capable, of filling a clerical po-
sition and in sympathy with the work
The first regular meeting of the
Daughters Of the Confederacy was held
Tuesday afternoon at the Trinity Meth
odist church in commemorat1on Of the
birthday anniversary Of John H Rea-
gan, of Texas. The first number of the
program was a song, "Juanita." by
Mrs W. l. Brown, accompanied by
Mrs. Ellison.
An address on John H. Reagan was
given by judge Peyton +. Edwards, COW
ering the early Doyhood days of the
great man of Texas
The next number was a song by
Mrs VIII owen
The election Of officers then fol-
lowed. and resulted:
President, Mrs A R Barlow
First vice president, Miss Josephine
Second vice president. Mrs, Frank
Payne.
Recording secretary. Mrs. D. c. Booth
Corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. J
Buie.
Registrar. Mrs ]. Barroch-
Musical director, Mrs. w L Brown.
Treasurer. Mrs. Guy Hammett-
The first regular meeting of the
music department of the Woman's club
is being held this afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. W. R. Brown, and under
the direction of Miss Florence Com
fort.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
About E Pasoans

Miss Dora Lee Peacock is i'll at Ho-
tel Dieu-
Mrs F. c. Garfield has moved to
$50 North Oregon
Mrs Mary Depeder, who has been
sick in a local hospital, is well enough
to be removed to the home of her
son, Nick Depeder.
Mrs Charles Maggie has been sick
since her return from Chicago.
Miss Hitchcock, who has been i'll
at Hotel Dieu, has returned to her
home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Weddings

August Bergman and Miss Sophie
Nelson were married on Tuesday even
ing at eight o'clock at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs A Hagberg, 419 Pros
pect avenue. 3 wedding supper fol-
lowed the ceremony. which was per
formed by the Rev. z. H Coombs- The
bride is from Chicago and the couple
will make their home at s414 Montana
street
A quiet. but pretty, wedding took
place on Tuesday at high noon at
the home of James Lynch. of the FL
Paso Smelling works. uniting Alonzo
T Coe and Mrs. Lillian Knapp, Rev.
c. W. Webden officiating. Mr. Coe
is a nephew of Mrs James Lynch, and
a well known stockman of this Sec
ton The young couple will make
their home in Anthony, n. NJ
Miss Luz Amanda, sister of chief
deputy county clerk Chris Amanda, will
be married Sunday afternoon in the
Catholic church at San Elizario to
Eduardo Garcia Both the contracting
parties are residents of San Elizario
and will make their future home in that
place
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
New Things For the House.

At this time Of year hOusekeepers
are interested in new things for the
house. Old pieces of furniture must be
replaced by something of moro modern
design. Perhaps, one or two rooms can
be done over and completely refur-
nished In this connection we wish to
advise you that we are now receiving
our fall shipments of furniture. We
will be glad to have you come down
and go through the store We endeavor
in selecting our stock to secure not
only the most modern designs but the
best construction. Let us have visit
from you.
FL PasO Household Furnishing Co.,
Corner Mills and Stanton SITS
ADVERTISEMENT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

Women stop exercising, not because
they grow old; they grow old because
they stop exercising; because they lose
interest in keeping young, in keeping
their circulation in good condition,
and are unwilling to make an effort.
The medicine ball is a wonderful
tonic; after you've tossed and caught
it a few times, you get a different out
look on life, and you are sure to feel
energetic and interested in every
thing.
4 recommend It to all women who
have tslumped.' Put me down as say
ing, Don't stagnate;' that's the first
rule for the beauty seeker"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

it to keep me from stagnating, as so
many people do around the stage.
There are hours at a time when there
is nothing to do and especially if you
are on the road in town where you
have no friends or acquaintance,
there is no way Of killing time and
too much time is bad for anyone.
People who stagnate mentally or
physically can't expect to be good
looking or even to retain what looks
nature endowed them with originally.
Thousands of women all over the
world are stagnating, and many Of
them are just waiting to have their at
tention called it it
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

freckles fade as they always do in
the course Of time
7 believe in the very simplest toilet
preparations-just those that are alb
solutely necessary and nothing more.
Most people believe that beauty is skin
deep, but you know that is quite
wrong. Beauty is a matter of health
and temperament I want to keep
well and I try to keep happy
Really" said Miss Dresser, keep
ing amiable and lighthearted Is half
Of the battle"
The Medicine Ball.
But what about the medicine ball2A
'Oh, that" said Miss Dresser, Ct got
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
EXERCISE AND COMMON SENSE IS MISS = =
= LOUISE DRESSERS BEAUTY FORMULA
= 1Iarraret Rnbbard 40.

GAT DON'T do any OF those weird
things that are supposed to
keep you beautiful, and that
people insist all actresses must do, in
order to preserve what looks they've
got" said Miss Louise Dresser, look
ing at me candidly, while she paused
in the act of beading her eyelashes-
'.As matter Of fact the actress who
wants to look well gets back to COM
mon sense and first principles in
healthful living. People have suggest
ed all kind of impossible things in
beauty culture for me to do. am
expected to pour the strongest kinds
of acids over myself if I get a freckle
or take TO skin bleaches at the first
sign OF sunburn. But what is the use
of any Of those things? I simply say
wait until the sunburns and the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
E Paso0ns A1DGy

Dorsey Newborn has left for Las
Cruces TO attend the Methodist con-
ference
Mrs. W L. Loretz and daughter,
Hattie Nae, viii leave In a Few days
for Little Rock, Ark, to spend sew
eraI weeks
Mrs I. J. Stapleton and daughter.
Mary, have left for several weeks
visit with friends at Mineral Wells.
Mrs. J. H. Nations and daughter, Mrs.
Josephine Morht, left Sunday for St
Louis for a short visit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Dat of Tou0n Visitors

Mrs Pecor. en- route to her future
home in California, spent several days
in FL Paso with her niece, Miss Mae
Quarterman-
Miss N Wadde1. of Richmond. Va.
arrived in the city Monday and VIII
spend the winter here
Mrs G. NJ Gilman and son. Of Chi
cago. arrived Sunday on a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs c. Nagle, 400 Newman
street
Mr. and Mrs ". H Wadden, of Dem
ing, n. N, were in town shopping on
Mrs Sadie TroxelI. of Denver, Colo,
IS in the city on a business trip.
Mrs Vincent May. Of Las Cruces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Ell Pasoons Returning

Mrs. Chas. Tilson and baby will re-
turn from Douglas Thursday
William Rogers has returned from
Douglas. Ariz-, to reside in FL Paso.
MI and Mrs. o. C. Coles returned
Tuesday from Rome, Ga, where they
have been visiting for the past month.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Church Affairs

The Woman's Missionary society held
a meeting in Trinity Methodist church
on Tuesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
1t was a business meeting and the
given. Mrs. T. E. Wilson urged all the
women to go to the annual confer
ence in Las Cruces. The meeting was
closed with prayer by Mrs Charles
Patterson
The local committee of the Woman's
Missionary society held a meeting at
two o'clock at Trinity Methodist church.
were made for banquet to be given
in the church to the pastor and pre-
siding elder on October II.
Miss Emma Hoffman delightfully."- en-
tertained the Epworth league of Trim
ity Methodist church at her home on
North Florence street on Monday even
ing
Rev. Charles Wesley Webdeu left
Tuesday to attend the annual confer
ence of the Trinity Methodist church
in Las Cruces.
At the Altura Presbyterian church,
corner Russell and Idalia streets,
Grandview, an informal meeting will
be held at 1880 this evening A seIec-
Roughing It. a book embodying the
western experiences of the author. A
song will be rendered by the Misses
Butler.
The Philathea class of the Calvary
Houston Square Baptist church met
Monday evening with Miss Ella Peck
An interesting business meeting was
held and the following officers elected
for the year:
President, Miss Ella Peck; vice presi-
dent Miss Alice Moore; secretary Miss
Marion Anthony; treasurer, Miss Vera
Symes; reporter, Miss Jamie Arthur
The trustees and members of the
First Congregational church met on
Tuesday evening, when a very interest
ing business meeting was held. In go
ing over the business it was found that
the church would come out very nicely
with its money matters. being able to
pay the expenses, and still have money
in the bank.
The Womans Guild of St Paurs
Lutheran church will meet on Friday
Oct. 10 at 2:3O o'clock at the home of
Mrs O. Berg, 1906 East Rio Grande
street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Y. w. C. A. Notes

The regular monthly meetings Of the
Young Women's Christian association
will be held on Thursday morning at
10 o'clock in the down town rooms
Mrs. H G. Durkee, Miss Florence
Hanson and Mrs. H T. Bowie were the
charming hostesses at a dinner Tues
day, from TO 8, given preparatory to
the winter Bible study classes of the Y.
w. c. A Those present and who reg
istered for a special course in one OF
the New or Old Testament cls jes
were: Misses Hazel L Miller, Erie
Berry, Viola Jenner, Rhoda Albro,
Mary McNeilis, Anna Iverson, Mabel
Taylor, Phyllis and Cora Hickman, Lii
Ian Martin, Lillian Mayhem, 3. c. and
H l. Merrill, Lille Mae Weatherford,
Veda Hickman, Nell Taylor, Willie B.
McCrecy, Adds Miller, Dora Burton,
Kate Guion, Docia CoWan, Bertha Mil
ler Ethel Lewis, Henrietta Shirley,
Annie Roberts Gay, Mrs. Ethel Mid
dleton. Mrs. G. Helde, Mrs. J. A To-
bias DR.. Isabel Hoenes, Mrs Florence
Skein, Mrs Lily Howard
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Parties

Charles N. Bassett and Garrett King
viii entertain with a house party the
last of the week at Mr. Bassett's
ranch
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Conducted by
MISS HALLE IRWIN
Telephones 1920 or 2040, day;
and 345, night

was in town for several days and re-
turned home yesterday.
Misses S. and L Cook, of Crystal
Springs, Miss, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs Frank Appel
Mr. and Mrs Joshua Reynolds have as
their guest their daughter, Mrs Dudley
Dean, of Boston
s J McSpadden. of Alpine Texas, is
in the city on business.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

There is one gift that never fails to
find appreciation and that is-candy.
There is no girl too young and no
woman too old to find pleasure in a
box Of candy. Now, the better the candy
the greater the pleasure We suggest
that if you really want to phase the
girl of your heart you will give her
Kings candies. These candies are uni
formIy ,delicioUs-every piece in the
box is delight The next time you
want to give her candy, suppose you
give her some real good candy-get
box of Kings.
Scott White & Co, Mills Bldg.
ADVERTISEMENT
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

We carry at all times d large stock
of high grade hair goods. Anything
needed in the way Of hair goods can
always be found here. Elite Parlors, ZIG
Texas street-Advertisem
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

W. r Bigham, a prominent cattle
man Of n srkel, Tex. is in the city on
a bc sine IS trip
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09
Dinners and LupcAeoas

Mrs. Bertha c. Slough and Mrs. A
H Congdon entertained with a de-
IightfuI luncheon on Monday at the
Harvey house, in homer of Mrs. E B
Bronson. of Los Angeles, Cal
The table was lovely with pink car
nations and ferns in decoration A
six course menu was served Those
present were: Mesdames E 3. Bron-
son. w r Brown. c. F. Kelly, R II
Booker, Van C. Wilson, Bertha G
Slough, A G. Congdon and Miss Alice
Bronson
Miss Florence Comfort will entertain
with a dinner party Of a few friends
on Thursday evening, at her home, IN
honor of Miss Lemyra Nebeker.
Mrs H Carr and son, Oliver, were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs ]. H Hill
at dinner on Wednesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

AVIATOR DIES FROM INJURIES.
Birmingham, Ala, Oct 9.-Joseph
from his biplane here yesterday, died
today
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

A narabout edge was here utilized
in com bination with a rich taupe col
ored satin for the outside, and beau
tifuI flame colored messaline for the
lining.
The design was adapted from an
evening mantle made for a Partisan
actress The lines are the same, but
the materials used are less conspicu-
Gus than the original.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

Rev. Charles Wesley Webden left
Tuesday to attend the annual confer
ence of the Trinity Methodist church
in Las Cruces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

President, Miss Ella Peck; vice presi-
dent Miss Alice Moore; secretary Miss
Marion Anthony; treasurer, Miss Vera
Symes; reporter, Miss Jamie Arthur.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

The Philathea class of the Calvary
Houston Square Baptist church me-
Monday evening with Miss Ella Peck
An interesting business meeting was
held and the following officers elected
"a
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

Miss Emma Hoffman delightfully."- en-
tertained the Epworth league of Trim
ity Methodist church at her home on
North Florence street on Monday even
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-10-09

The Woman's Guild of ST. Paurs
Lutheran church will meet on Friday
Oct. 10 at 2:30 o'clock at the home of
Mrs. O. Berg, 1906 East Rio Grande
street.
The Washington times., 1912-05-07
LOCAL AV|ATORS
TO ATTEND SHOW
BY GOTHAM CLUB
Army and Navy Experts
Leave for New York
Last of Week.

Brig. Gen. Jaices Allen, chief officer
of the signal Corps; Capt. Charles De
Forest Chandler, commanding officer,
and Lieuts. Henry H. Arnold and
Thomas Dewitt Milling, and Capt
washington I. Chambers. commanding
officer, and Lieut.. T. D. Ellison, of the
Navy AVIATION School, will be among
the army and navy aeronautical experts
to attend the international aviation ex-
hibition in New York May 0 to Is. They
will leave washington the last Of this
week, In order to be present May 13,
which has been designated as Army
Day
The object of the visit Of the army
and navy experts is for the purpose OF
getting q line on the construction and
possibilities OF different make biplanes,
monopanes tTiPlanss S,,icyG and hydr9asTo- tSsrs
The Signal Corps has sent an exhibit.
composed OF a wireless apparatus for
the sending OF flashes from fast NOV
ing aeroplane, and a model Of the tent
keeps on hand for field uses. This ex.
hibit will be in charge Of Capt. Charles
DeForest Chandler.
The Columbia biplane, built BY Pau
Peck, the local aviator, and the DR.. w
w. Christmas biplane, also Washing
ton product, will be exhibited. On Wed
nesday, May Is, DR.. Christmas will lee;
ture at the show on The Commercia.
and Military Future of the Aeroplane.
Monoplanes, blplanes, triplanes, and
hydroaeroplanes Of every make will bt
exhibited. In addition all devices used
in conjunction with the aeroplane also
will be exhibited. ..
The Aero Club Of America, Rober'
Collier president, Is giving the show
| and some Of the greatest aviators and
aerial experts Of the world are expect
ed TO attend
The Washington times., 1912-05-07
LOUISIANA WAGING
HARD FIGHT TODAY
Heavy Rains Cause Further Rise,
And Situation Is Des-
perate.

NEW ORLEANS, La, May 1.-THE
long fight against the waters of the
Mississippi continued in Louisiana to-
day with but very little change over
the conditions prevailing yesterday.
Thousands Of men are working night
and day Strengthening the levees, but
rain falling again yesterday brought
the water sto higher stage and the
dikes are still threatened. Reports of
loss Of life continue to come In, but all
wires are down.
At Baton Rouge. Melville, and a dozen
other points the levees are hourly grow
ing weaker, but by constantly piling
sand bags against them II Is hoped
they may Withstand the pressure.
Small boys have now Joined the work.
ers, filling sand bags while the men
haul them to the leyees. Extreme
measures of precaution have been taken
in New Orleans to guard against a
flood, should the waters 60 higher
Practically all rail communication with
the flooded district is cut Off today.