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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

We are not one bit astonished to
learn that there does not appear to
be any probability of the banding to-
gether of the cities in the power
zone as it Is called, for commercial
purposes. While there should not be
jealousy between the cities, OF course
such Is bound to be the case, as the
struggle to obtain factories Is bound
to be determined one, each city try
ing to Guido the other in the race for
commercial supremacy.
1t might be well to form a sort Of
'gentlemen's agreement" whereby the
representatives Of one city agree not
to take undue advantage of the other,
but even if such an agreement did
exist, we venture the assertion that
every city within the zone of the big
dam would do everything within its
power to beat out the other fellow,
which is no more than proper.
There is one matter in connection
with the benefits which will result
from the building of the dam on
which there should be hearty cooper
alton on the part OF every city in the
Mississippi valley, as we look at it.
And unless there is some sort OF a
united effort made by every city along
the river there will be no noticeable
increase in river traffic. We might
as we'll look the situation fairly in the
face and make up our minds that if
we expect to see wonderful increase
in the river trade, such as there
should be with the completion of the
dam, that every city along the river
must get busy and provide river ter
minals. 1t would not do US any par
ticular good right here at home to
build the most elaborate terminals
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18
Importance Of River Terminals
Editorial From the Quincy wing, August 18th.

along the river, if Quincy alone was,
to do this. But if Hannibal, and Keo-
kuk, and Fort Madison, and Burling-
ton, and Muscatine, and Davenport,
and Rock Island, and Clinton, and
Dubuque and many other cities were
to work together along this line, to
make up their minds to construct ter
minals that were terminals; to build
handsome warehouses and magnificent
depots, instead of using the dilapidat-
ed shacks that we have now In most
cities along the river-then there
would be an instant revival of the
river trade, there would be scenes OF
activity all along the river fronts
from st. Louis to st. Paul, the era OF
prosperity in river traffic would return
and the people that live along the
river would reap the benefit because
Of the lessened cost to them of freight.
Cooperation along that line on the
part OF the cities is practicable, as we
look at it, and we hope that the day is
not far distant when the business com.
munities Of all the cities within the
power zone will take the initiative
and do something which will indicate
to the steamboat owners that they are
really in earnest when they say that
they are going to do something which
will Indicate that they really want a
revival of river traffic.
So long as they permit the railroads
to carry nearly all the freight that is
unloaded In these river cities, just SO
long will the existing conditions con-
tinue.
| A united effort for river terminals
on the part of the river cities is what
we need right now. Why delay long.
er?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

The first report made to the author
tiles under the new industrial accident
compensation law of Massachusetts,
covering the month OF July last, shows
thirty-two fatal accidents. OF this
number nineteen were in the service
of employers insured under the law
and twelve left relatives wholly de.
pendent on their support. Under the
terms of the law these dependents
will receive one-half the weekly wages
of the deceased covering a period OF
300 weeks, totaling s27,914. Liability
in the other cases amount to only
$4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

A vast amount of Ill health Is due to
impaired digestion. When the stom
ach fails to perform it's functions
properly the whole system becomes
deranged. A few doses OF Chamber
lain's Tablets is all you need. They
will strengthen yoIr digestion, invig
crate your liver, and regulate your
bowels, entirely doing away with that
miserable feeling due to faulty diges
ton. Try it. Many others have been
permanently cured why nc you? For
sale by Wilkinson & Co. Pharmacy
and J. F. Kiedaisch 4, Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18
Keokuk, Iowa ....... August 10, 1912
HORSE SHOE LAKE.

nOh0E S1OE LANE
Drifting on a prairie lake, you and
together,
Swallows in merry host gathering
for their flight,
A hot and sultry August day. threaten
ed by the weather,
Waiting for the promise of a cooling
breeze at night.
On the marshy edges, long legs love to
wander,
Long bills in the oozy black soil
love to bore,
Bright eyes watch intruders fearing
they might squander
Treasures Of the forest they had
hoped to store.
In a deadened tree top, by rud light
ming riven,
Sits a small blue heron, statuesque
with fright.
TIL the power departed. suddenly is
given,
And her wings extended. beat in
slow and awkward flight.
Splash! shadow by the shore
waves in tiny pillows,
Silver minnows scatter, few escape
their fate,
Ominous the calm, beneath the droop
ing willows,
Where the greedy tyrant lies again
in wait.
Drifting on a prairie lake, the length
of one days tether,
Swallows in a merry host gathering
for their flight,
A hot and sultry August day, you ant
together,
AS the twilight falters in the darkel
hues of night.
HARRY c. JANUARY.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

Congressman c. A. Kennedy Of the
first district is expected home after
the adjournment Of congress and not
until Mr.. Kennedy always stays faith
fully by the job no matter what the
political conditions may be affecting
his personal interest. Hundreds OF
Keokuk people of various political af-
filiations who visit Washington all re.
turn with words OF praise for the first
district representative, saying he is
one of the most effective and best
posted and hard working congressman
in the national house. The first dis.
trict Is pleased with his services and
will return him again this fall with
an increased majority.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

If you are not solicited to take stock
In the new hotel do not feel that you
have been sighted. 1t will be impos-
sible for the committee to see every
one but it will not be impossible for
everyone to see the committee Of j.
P Allen or those who will see that the
subscribed stock receives the proper
entry. This is movement in which
all Keokuk should join in the most
hearty and enthusiastic manner. Have
you stopped long CROUCH to consider
what an immense asset a $500 900 ho-
Tel would be to this city and the ex-
ceaent reflection it would give to 1t?
Well, Just stop and consider and then
80 nGribe literally.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

A handsome folder in red white
and blue color scheme has just been
issued by the Denver & Rio Grande
railroad in the interest of the Forty
Sixth National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic to be
held in Los Angeles, September Ala,
1912. The folder is profusely illustra-
ted with views in and about Los An
geles and along the route and gives a
description of the attractions of
Southern California as well as the
notable scenic points along the line
of travel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18


John and Bill Doe this time, and they
were before Judge Leindecker on the
same old charge for which the family
Is famous.
Another famous character bobbed
up in police court circles yesterday
when Jim Flynn was placed on the
mat. Flynn got knocked out by John
Barleycorn. Flynn took the count
again yesterday when he crawled
through the ropes in Judge Leindeck
er's arena. He got four days.
George Snyder drew fine of 81
and the court trimmings for intoxica
ton, and Pat Coyne was fined SIC
and costs. Coyne is an old offender
having been arrested several times
recently for intoxication.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

of Hamilton having rented the new
house of H. Young's.
Miss Nellie Greer of White Hall, III,
is visiting In Hamilton this week.
Miss Ethel Robinson of Burlington
visited with Mrs. Alice Conner the
first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. N. Gates OF Peoria,
ILL.,, were attendants at the chautau-
| qua Thursday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

Colonel Cole Blease of South Caro-
lima is no respector of wealth in dis
tributing hot air certificates of dis
respect. His latest exploit is to con-
sign malefactor OF great wealth to a
front seat in the Ananias club.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

List of letters remaining in the Keo
kuk postoiice. nncalled for. for week
ending August 1t.
Ladies'.
Mrs. E. ]. Clark.
Mrs. Robt. Goodwin.
Mrs. Mamie George.
Mrs. L. Haywood.
Mrs. ]. H. Heamann.
Mrs Maybel King.
Mrs. Geo. L. Roberts.
Mrs. Jessie Rosencrans.
Mrs. Kate Salyers.
Miss Dorothy Stanton.
Gentlemen.
H. G. Boyer.
Perry Brown.
Tsidoro Casinurro (2).
d. VI. Duncan.
G. g. Featherstone.
Henry Garhart.
w. H. Green.
Harry Hamman.
Frank Hollon.
Asher G. Jones.
Peter Kristofferson.
Joehan Krencienwost.
Harry Lee.
Humphrey Lynch.
Jordon Novcoff.
T. Teispjor Pacopawonpa.
Eugene Patterson tcol.).
Mako Pavacich.
Wiley Russell.
Flank Sham.
Willie Samuelson.
Fred Schiller
VIM. NJ. Williams
jim Williams.
Robert WrightA
Persons calling for ietters IN above
list will please say they are adver
t.ged.
8. W. MooREHEAD,
Postmaster
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

Former Senator Nelson w. Aldrich
of Rhode Island proclaims himself "a
citizen farmer permanently retired
from public life. The simple joys and
scenic witchery of the countryside SO
deeply impresses the old-time sena-
torial leader that the creaking of the
famous machine interests him nc
more.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

Brevity and simplicity in will-mak.
ing scores again. On sheet OF ordi
nary note paper, without date, Mrs
Florence n. C. Nimick of Pittsburgh
expressed her wishes on the dispose
of an estate o. 100000, and tbs
courts held the document to be un
breakable.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

Owing to the high cost of other nee
essaries of life, Detroit's grating al
dermen stuck to prices ranging from
500 to $500. the latter figure cover
ing the commission of the leader.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18

sixty-four years resident of Cali.
fornia and eighty-one years old, Mary
Josephine Melvin, born in Ireland.
tottered into San Francisco court
and filed her first papers to become
a citizen.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18
DOE BOYS DRUNK
AND GO TO JAIL
Members of the Doe Family, Along
With Several Others, Were In
Court Yesterday.

Two members Of the celebrated Doe
family were in court again yesterday,
and both will serve ten days sentences
for their over indulgence 1t was
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18
make it..

Keokuk will be what Keokuk people
make it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-18
. ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List OF letters remaining in the Keo.
kuk postosfice. nncalled for. for weea
ending August II.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
OUTRAGES IN PERU RUBBER
FIELDS AROUSE CIR. BRITAIN

London, July l9.-Atrocities COM
mitted i'm the Putumayo rubber dis
trict OF Peru. which are universally
characterized as surprising in hor-
ror anything charged to the rubber
collectors of the Congo, apparently
will be kept in the limelight until
something is done la punish the per
petrators and bring about the assur-
ance there will be no repetition of the
outrages.
Parliamentary Secretary Acland for
foreign affairs promised his majes-
tvs government to do anything it pos
sibly can to help any action the
United States may take"
on being asked what steps the gov
ernment intended To take against the
directors of the rubber company the
speaker answered
This is a horrible company"
Acland stated the company is now
in liquidation, but the government Will
lie delighted If any of its directors
could he made ameuable to the Eng
lish law. The Government intends To
how TAR they are liable
and bring them to justice. If possible
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
EIGHT WOMEN IN TOLLS
FOR ATTACK ON ASQUITR

Dublin, July l9.-Eight English
women were arrested IN connection
with the outrages perpetrated last
night ON the arrival of Premier As
duith by the suiiragettes. who have
been constantly dogging the heels OF
the British premier since he left Eng
land. The women are charged with
completely to attempt To bum the Dub
lin theater, where Asquith was sched-
uled 10 speak today. They also are
charged with complicty ia an attempt
To iniure Asquith 10y throwing a
hatchet at the premier's carriage as
the party was proceeding from the
wharf 10 the hotel. Mrs. Mary Leigh
was Identified as the thrower Of the
hutchet. The woman, Il is alleged Dy
the police lnte nded To brain AsquitE
AIRS. Leigh has long been leader In
the violent tactics adopted by the mil
itant suttragettcs.
The police found quantities of gun
powder. Kerosene and other lnfiamma
bile materials Ia rooms occupied by the
arrested suttrdgettes. The officials
claim 10 have evidence showing seri-
Gus outrages were contemplated
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
Shapiro, Part Owner of murder
Car" Gives Testimony Which
duplicates Department
LOOKING FOR GUN FIGHTER
Man in the Auto When RosenthaI
Was Shot is Wanted
ATTORNEY GETS INFORMATION

New York, July 19.-The RosenthaI
murder plot is today being hourly
brought closer 60 the police system"
William Shapiro. part owner Of the
murder car is giving the publ.
prosecutor information that strength
ems the belief that the slayers Of Ro-
senthal didn't spring from the en-
nifty If the gamblers clique. Shapiro
admitted that when the motor
car was engaged the policemen had
knowledge of what was going 10 hap
pen
jack Rose gambler and friend Of
Police Lieut.. Becker ana who surren-
dered himself To the police, has Civ
en- the name Of gambler ana gun
fighter who was I'm the car the night
Rosenthal was shot down. His name
is schlpps, aud detectives are looking
for him.
For the first time the name Of big
Jack" Seelig an East Side gang lead
er and gambler, who recently was shot
by Chick" Triggs, a gangster is
brought into the case today. Detec-
tives hear Seelg, who is known as
the right hand man of sam Paul, an
other East Side gang leader, was seen
talking with Rose the night of the
murder. According TO the story Rose
was trying 10 get Seelig 10 do some
thing for him.
Developments are expected today
from three hours conference Attor-
ney Whitman had early today with a
mysterious man said To be a well
known gambler and a friend of Ros-
enthal. Whitman intimated he had
discovered important evidence and to-
day will issue subpoenas on the
strength Of the mans statements.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
JUDGE SESSIONS SCORES
ATTORNEYS IN U. S. COURT

Detroit, July l9.-The little crowd OF
United States court when Judge SEES
sions declared a recess "Wednesday
noon were given a eaustic lecture by
the judge that they win not soon for
get. The court had been In session
less than two days; there are so jury
cases on the docket; the court and the
jury we're there under expense ready
To try them but at noon, after finish
ing two short criminal cases. there
was not a single case In which the
attorneys were ready to proceed. The
Judge Rad 10 dismiss the jury for
want Of anything to do. and i'm doing
so he scored The lawyers heavily.
"It is work OF this kind" he ex-
claimed that brings the courts into
disrepute In the minds of many people
Every day we hear disrespeetful com
ment concerning the delays of the
law and the red tate required To be
unwound To obtain Justice.
Here is an ocular demonstration
that il is not the fault of the court
but of the attorneys" he continued,
"and | believe. from my experience
that the same thing is responsible
for much of the clogging in the 9th
er courts. There may be valid rea-
sons for asking delay In some OF
these cases. but surely out of 90 cases
there ought To be enough ready for
trial To keep the court and the jury
engaged" He intima;ed that in fu-
ture. so long as he remains upon the
bench here. the attorneys will have to
show him mighty good reasons for de-
lay.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
BUSY SELLING TICKETS TO
THE ROOSEVELT CONVENTION

Chicago. July 1s.-Sellins tickets Go
the Roosevelt, convention and enrolling
names conthuaed TO-DAY Each person
enrolled is asked tu ON outaa card on
which the question. Previous polite
cal alhliation o." is printed.
Whether Oeneen viii support Taft
or Roosevelt was, al the Roosc, a.,
headquarters TODAY, admittedly the
most important question affecting tho
third party movement as far as> llln-
ois is concerned. Upon Il will depend.
largely, it is said the question or
whether a third party ticket will De
put IN Illinois or whether Roosevelt =
name alone will be submitted Jo the
voters as an independent candidate
Senator Dixon. 1t is said. has sent fur
ther messages urginr third state
ticket DiNon's arrival i'm Chicago. u
a few DAYS will he followed by a fur
discussion OF the question of a third
state ticket
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
WILL INVESTIGATE RATES
FOR SHIPPING IRON ORE

Washington. July 10. The Interstate
commerce commission has ordered Il
comprehensive investigation of rates,
practices. rules and regulation gov
ernins the transportation OF cement,
iron ore. iron and steel and their prod
ucts. The investigation will cover all
points and roads cast of tho MISSISSIPPI
pi and north of ;he Ohio and Potomac
rivers. known as ohicieI classification
territory.
Increased Sates Suspended.
bProposed increases of railroad rates
upon practically the entire supply OF
fuel wood for Chicago and the state "t
Illinois. which is drawn largely from
Wisconsin, and Michigan, today We're
suspended by the interstate commerce
commission until November 10, pend
ing an investigation.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
Inquiry Into Forest Service.
1. BLUMENTHAL TO LEAVE.
Will Dispose Of His Stock OF Mer'
ehandise Here.


Lizzie Blumettha the well known
clothier is about To close his business
interests and leave Calumet.
During the years In which he has
been resident of Calumet, Mr.. Blu
menthal has made many friends who
will read with regret of his decision
10 go elsewhere, but a splendid oppor-
tunity in a larger field has present
ed itself and he feels he will serve his
best interests by taking advantage of
IT,
Mr.. Blumenthal has been good
citizen Of Calumet, and is highly re-
spected throughout the community.
He has a reputation for a square bus
mess dealing. and in his relations with
the civic life of Calumet has always
been booster and worker for better
ment and advancement along right
lines.
on another page of this issue ap-
pears Mr.. Blumenthars announcement
oi the selling out of his merchandise
IN his store on Fifth street His
friends wish him all success both In
disposing of his interests here and
IN his new undertaking.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
ADVANCE IN CLOTH WILL
MAKE CLOTHES COST MORE

New York, July 19.-The price of
clothes is going To be advanced next
year. This increase cf the already
high cost of living is clearly indicat-
ed, the merchants say toGay by the
prices named by leading producers of
cloth who have lifted prices foc the
spring of 1913 from ~ cents to 20
cents per yard above those which pre-
vailed last year
Manufacturers say the most import
ant element that brought the advance
is that the domestic wool clip this
year is about thirty million pounds
smaller thar year ago. The high
scale of wages. shorter working hours,
and higher price Of wool abroad also
figure In the increase.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
FOR CADlLLAOUA WEEK.
Detroit Board Of Commerce to Enter
tain Visiting Merchants.


The Wholesalers and Manufacturers
division of the board of commerce Of
Detroit has obtained a store building at
100 jefferson avenue. Detroit, which
they viii use as their headquarters dur.
ing CadillaqLa week. next week to en-
tertain the Michigan merchants and
business men who may visit Detroit
during that celebration.
They will establish an information
bureau with literature advertising De-
troit. telephones. city directory, maps.
and other sources OF Information. \
general invitation is extended 20 the
visiting merchants To make themselves
at home where they can check their
belongings, rest and meet acquain-
tances. The building VIII be gaily
decked with Cadillaqua colors and with
banners and will have a large stream
or designating ii as The board of com
merce headquarters
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
THAW'S FIGHTS
ARE EXPENSIVE
He Has Paid About a Million and
State Over $l,350,OO0

New York, July 19.--In few days
Justice Keogh will decide whether
Harry Kendall Thaw. slayer of stan
ford White, is legally insane.
The hearing recently concluded at
White Plains was as sensational as all
the preceding contests between Thaw
and the state of New York Former
District Attorney jerome. retained by
the state To fight Thaw's attempt at
release from Matteawan. is certain
Thaw will be adiudged insane. Thaw's
mother and Attorney Shearn can see
only his release.
Twice before has Thaw attempted
To procure release, and the hearing
just concluded makes the fifth battle
the state has waged to keep him for
ever behind prison bars for the slay
ing of White six years ago.
The alienists have presented their
bills Cor the trial. They amount to
more than $4,000 for few days at
tendance and the presentation of con-
dieting testimony. Jerome is TO re-
ceive 0OOO from the state it is said
The witness fees. costs of court ana
other items i'm excess of $4,000 What
the cost is to the Thaw family no one
knows; i'm previous trials IL has all
ways oeen twice the cost to the state.
Expenses Pile Up Daily.
IL cost New York county S350,O00
to put Thaw i'm Matteawan and keep
him there. In his fight TO get out
Thaw spent about SiOOO,OOO. The
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
SHOOTS YOUNG WOMAN SAID
TO HAVE HyPNOTIzEO HIM

Denver. July 19.-Eugene Miller.
aged %, married. last night shot Miss
Georgia Lichtenwelter. who, the mans
wife says. had hypuotized him into an
infatuation for her. Miss Lichtcnwal-
ter. who is 10. is not expected to live.
Miller shot the girl twice, and walk
eel away. lie looked back saw her aris-
ing. turned and shot her again. and
left. \ second time, looking back.
and seeing her getting Up he returned
and shot her.
The victim is a stenographcr at the
Y. NJ. c. A. The police are Looking Tor
Miller.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
c. & r. BAND CONCERT.
Fine Program is Arranged by Director
Geo. D. Barnard.

George ID. Barnard, director OF the
G. 4 H. bnnd has arranged n splendid
program for the open air concert to
he rendered Monday evening on the
lawn surrounding the G. & II. mine
office. The program is as follows:
March, our Band Sweeley.
Gems from "The Sweetest Girl i'm
Paris" Howard.
Overture. William Tell. Rossini.
Euphoniunl solo, Les Foles Ber-
ceres. Irnes-liarrY X. King.
Potpourri Southern Melodies. Heck.
er.
PiCcolo solo. la Fleurance Polka.
Meyer. i. Smith.
Grand selection "reminiscences Of all
Nations. Godfrey.
(O mrermezzo, Russian story,
Boyer.
(b) Spanish Serenade, la Paloma
Yradier.
March, The Scout Master, Farm
ham.
The Calumet news., 1912-07-19
DETROIT TO CELEBRATE.

Detroit. Mich, July 19.-Detrolt eN-
poets 200 GOO visitors next wccl, tor the
great sadillaqua carnival To be held III
celebration of the two hundred and
eleventh anniversary of the founJmg
of the city. The festivities will last
the entire week and viii include goi
Reous historical plgeants. industriais
parades, a great naval parade and an
elaborate programme of aquatic COM
petitinns.