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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-16
FROM PENITENTIARY
TO COUNCIL ROOM
Alderman Resigned and Told His
Past In Order to Escape From
Backmail.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
PHILADELPHIA, Pa Aug. 10
Friends today were rallying to the
support of Councilman William Burke,
who resigned his office and publicly
told of his former life as convict,
because, he said, he could no longer
stand for the blackmail an ex-convict
levied on him.
Burke. elected to the council last
fell on the reform ticket told how I'M
der the name of Benjamin H. Tripp
he carried on career CT crime in New
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-16

You certainly would not suffer the
oftues of Indigestion if you knew of
remedy that would positively re-
heve and cure you. "Digestit" is
certain quick relief. 1t will stop In
uigestion, Sour Stomach, Distress af-
yer eating and other stomach upsets
almost instantly We absolutely guar
ailtee It to give you entire satisfaction.
:, not We give you back your money
thousands of neople all over the coun-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-16
May Come to See keokuk Dam.

LONDON, Aug. 16.-That definite
plans have been made for the Prince
of Wales and his brother. Albert, to
visit Canada and the United States
was denied on high court authority
today. though it was admitted that
the king and queen have discussed
the advisability of such trip. King
George wants his sons to see the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-16
No One Loves a Fat Man.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
DENVER, Colo. Aug. ia new
reform in police work was inaugural
ed here today when all the members
of the department turned in their
clubs. The FIRE and police boards or
der abolishing the clubs was issued in
the belief that the chief source of al
legged police brutality to innocent per
sons would thus be abolished.
The members of the department will
also be compelled to submit to physi-
cal test and all fat men will be asked
to resign from the force.
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For Indigestion, Sour Stomach,
Distress After Eating igestit

try have gotten relief by the use of
this harmless remedy. Try it today.
Get a package and take one dose-if
it does not give you immediate relief
It won't cost you a penny. Browns
pigestit should be in every home-It
is a certain quick relief for Indigestion
prevents distress after eating a
hearty meal-and makes your tired,
worn out stomach good as new. Wiki
inson & Co., Druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-16

A detachment of troops sent out to
search for Ayres found only his head
less body.
In addition to the tarbarous treat
ment of natives in southern Mexico,
the rebels threaten to pile up compli-
cations by attacks on foreigners. c.
H. Sterling and c. Cruikshanks. Eng
lishmen, have advised the authorities
that they We're held up near Morelos
by rebels, ana stripped of their cloth.
ing and all personal belongings.
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Try to ARRANGE peace

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BERLIN, Aug. 1G.-Foreign Minis
ter Kiederlein-W achter will go to
Cassel tomorrow to discuss, with the
Kaiser, Austria's proposal of confer
ence of the powers to arrange a per-
nanent settlement CT the everlasting
connection in the Balkans. The for
elgn minister thinks well Of the plan.
His view is that the turbulent little
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-16

nations of the peninsula make far
more trouble than their Importance
entities them to cause. They are con
tinually threatening to plunge Europe
into war and the more important pow
ers. German and Austrian statesmen
are said to agree, have had about
enough of it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-08-16
CHOPPED AMERICANS
HEAD FROM BODY
Mexicans Tortured Civil Engineer
Whose Body Was Found Minus
the Head.

/ United Press Leased Wire service.l
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 16.-Ambassa-
dor Wilson has forwarded an official
report to the state department in
Washington in connection with the
killing of Rowan Ayres, American
civil engineer. who was captured by
rebels, tortured and finally beheaded.
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York and Boston that finally landed
him in the Massachusetts state pris-
on for long term. When released,
he said, he came to Philadelphia and
ever since had been honest. A prison
associate, recognizing him, Burke
said, forced him to pay for silence un-
til both his money and nerves We're
exhausted.
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Gate City want ads. bring results
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

street, leader of Strasser's orchestra,
and one Of the old German residents
Of Davenport, died yesterday morning
at 8:45 o'clock at his home, following
a short Illness Mr. Strasser was well
known throughout the city, being the
organizer of Strasser's orchestra, and
also a prominent member of the Tur-
ners, to which society he had belong
ed for the past 20 years. He had been
a bookkeeper for the former Citizens
Savings bank, now known as the Ger
man Savings bank, for 81 years. De-
ceased was born in Germany, where he
had received his early education, Feb.
%, 1881, being at the time of his de-
mise 81 years old. In 1S41 he came to
New Orleans, remaining there until
1851, when he came to Davenport,
where he was united in marriage, Nov.
Is, 1876, to Miss Paulina Lerchen, who
survives. In addition to the widow,
the following survive: Three sons, ia
cob of Iowa City, Francis in Texas, and
Gustav in Chicago; one daughter, Jen-
ME, at home; one brother, Herman, in
Quincy, and one sister, Mrs. Schoen.
loeb, in Memphis, Tenn. The funeral
will be held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the home. Incineration
will take place at the Davenport crema
torium
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

Monday evening at their regular
meeting at the Baptist church. The
subject for debate was, Which is the
More Useful, Steel or Wood?"
Miss Ruth Nelson of Fairfield,
Iowa, is a guest of her sister, Mrs.
Ed Axelson.
Miss Postum of the hospital left last
evening for few days business trip
to Chicago.
Beginning next Sunday evening
there will be a series of revival meet
ings at the Methodist church, which
will last for two weeks or more.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Easton and Miss
Emma Wiley of Moline were Water
town visitors Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas left Wednes-
day morning for an extended visit with
relatives at Bloomington and Waverly.
The pulpit of the Methodist church
was filed Sunday evening, in the alb
sence of the pastor, by Mr.. Stewart
and A. E. Mclaughlin of Moline who
gave interesting talks on Y. NJ. c. A.
work.
Harry Girt will soon move from
ed by William Bishop, Jr.
The Baptist ladies were entertained
| Wednesday at the home OF Mrs. d. Y.
AlIsbrow.
| George Norton moved yesterday to
a farm south of Warmers Crossing.
The house he vacated will be occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Rolla Baily.
Joseph French will move Saturday
to the Thomas Craig house vacated
yesterday by the family of Charles
Gore.
The all-day bakery sale of the Meth.
odist ladies which was held last Satur-
day at the Pearsall grocery store was
a decided success. The ladies made
SIS.
The sociable which was given a
the Methodist church Tuesday even
ing by members of the Aid society
and church was heartily enjoyed AND
Melted the society the sum of So.
Miss Matte Rentfrow left Tuesday
evening for her former home a
! Nulkeytown for visit among rela
tives
Mr. and Mrs. Mccullough of New
York will soon take up their resi-
dence here and will occupy the tene
ment house of Henry Allen.
! Byron, the son Of E. X. Ausbrook
is confined to his home with a sever
attack Of quinsy.
Funeral services over the remain
of the late Henry Durant we're con
J Quoted Wednesday afternoon at 1:3'
o'clock by Rev. George Cady at tn
j home Of his daughter, Mrs. G. W
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Gore will move as soon
as the weather permits to the house
vacated by Alfred Hostetter, who NOV
ed to Hampton last week.
Miss Mabel Coleman left Thursday
for a few weeks stay with home folks
at Anna, Ill.
John Wencke of Cambridge is spend
ing a few days at the home of his
brother, Fred Wencke.
Announcement is made of the mar
riage at Camp Point last Thursday
at high noon of Miss Sadie Wise,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wise of
Watertown, and Charles Nelson, tel
egraph operator at Barstow. The
couple left on a short trip and will
make their home in Barstow.
Little Helen Ausbrook is suffering
a relapse of an attack of infiamma-
ton Of the bowels.
Dave Schafer and family of Yuma
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Allsbrow, parents OF
Mrs. Schafer.
The two little children of Mr.. and
AAi ." SSSSPh DIdulOTu VI hOIlnS al {
spending a few days with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ
briggs, during the illness of Mrs.
Bradford, who is suffering a severe
attack Of sore throat.
At a called meeting of the ladies
of the Methodist church Monday ey-
ening at the home of Mrs. E. X. Aus
brook they planned to hold an Easter
sale Saturday, April 6. They will
have a nice array of aprons, sunbon-
nets, dust cups, rugs and many more
useful articles for spring. and in con.
nection will have an Easter market
where all kinds of Easter dainties
for the table will be for sale.
The Chrysanthemum club me-
Tuesday evening at the home Of Mis-.
Nina Gill.
The Boosters Boys gave q debate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

]. l. Meyer, POI West Fourteenth
street, following short illness, occur
red the death Of Romeo Louis Phil
ippe Meyer, aged II years. Deceased
was born April 5, 1898, in Davenport
In addition to the parents, he is sur
vived by the following brothers and
sisters: Charles B. Meyer Alfred J..
Irene B.. Leon A. Olive. Jullienne. Vic
tor H. B.. ana Marguerite E.
At $50 o'clock Wednesday afternoon
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Car
oline Blesse, 1926 West Second street,
occurred the death Of Mrs. Maria Dor
othea Iben. Mrs. Iben had been i'll but
a short time, due to the infirmities Of
age. being ~ years old. She was born
March %, 1889, in Hoernsbeck, Schles-
wig Holstein. Germany, coming to the
United States and directly to Daven-
port In 1865. Six children survive.
They are: Mrs Dora Olderog, Mrs
Louis Bunk, Mrs. Caroline Blesse,
Mrs. Emma Pasrogel, Mrs. Alvina
Rogers, and Mrs. Annie Brocker.
Joseph Gilbert Shorey, one of the old
residents Of Davenport, died at 12:3
o'clock yesterday after an illness OF
about a year. Mr. Shorey was born in
Jonesboro. Maine, July "a. 1926. June
10, 1S4s, he was married to Miss Abby
Newhall, and they came to Davenport
seven years later. He leaves to sur
vive him, besides his widow, two sons
Attorney Joseph Shorey and A. O.
Shorey of Davenport, and two daugh
tiers. Martha H., and Susan E. Shorey
of Lynn, Mass. The funeral will be
held from the family home, 634 East
Lombard street, Saturday afternoon al
2 o'clock, with interment in Oakdale
cemetery.
Jacob Antonio Strasser, 1924 Perry
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
Yuma

A quarterly meeting service was
held at Yuma Methodist church Sun
day morning at IL o'clock.
Rose Hill Aid society met at the
home of Mrs. William Dow last
Wednesday. There was a large at
tendance. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Prudy
Schafer.
James Scarf was a business caller
in Port Byron Tuesday. Mr.. Scarf
is nearing his 18th birthday, but is
always busy and during some of the
coolest weather he made his regular
trips to town.
Mrs. Sylvester Daley entertained
friends at dinner Wednesday.
Gus Miller moved from the Wells
farm to the Jesse Nicholson farm
Thursday.
Boyd McMichael was a Port Byron
caller Tuesday.
Mrs. Percy Shelton of Port Byron
is spending a few days with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Cox.
Yuma Aid society met at Mrs
Clint Donahoo's home last Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

in an all day meeting. The next
meeting will be at the church.
Mrs. Julia Dow is visiting relatives
and friends in Port Byron.
The box sociable at Rose Hill Tues
day evening was success both So
cially and financially. The proceeds
were s25.75.
Lester Eckstrom, youngest son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Eckstrom, is
sick with the grip.
Miss Pearl Donahey, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Donahey, is serious
ly i'll and is in a very critical condi-
ton.
The entertainment given by the
young women's class of yuma Sun
day school Saturday evening was
we'll attended. The old time rag
sewing, their conversation and cos
tunes, many of which were over 100
years old, furnished much amuse-
ment. The proceeds amounted to
S21.
Mrs. Mamie Wake was shopping
in Moline Wednesday.
John Buckley, one of the oldest
Yuma citizens, is dangerously i'll.
A surprise party was given Miss
Lillian Schafer by about so of her
friends Friday evening. The occa-
sion was her 14th birthday anniver-
sary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walthers,
who were i'll with attacks OF grip
last week, are now able TO be about.
Mrs. Minnie Wainwright and Mrs.
Goldie Mumma were shopping in Mo-
line Wednesday.
All the nows ali the ,time.-The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

Licensed to Wed. Ward L. Grant
and Miss Marcia A. Meader of Daven-
port.
GRANDMOTHER Gets chiId.-Judge The
ophilus yesterday granted the custody
OF little 10-year-old Edna James to her
grandmother, Mrs. Helen Coates, after
hearing the testimony in the habeas
corpus proceedings during the past two
days. The closing arguments made by
Attorneys Charles erik for the de-
PENDANT. Mrs. Coates, and William
Chamberlin for Mrs. Lulu Wiese, moth
er Of the child, were eloquent The
court In its ruling gave the grandmoth-
er the care Of the child for six months
and held its Jurisdiction over the child
so that II necessary the court can again
consider the case. The grandmother
had charge OF the child for the past
nine years.
Obituary Record.-At IL O'Clock We'd
nesday night. at her home, e16 West
Fifteenth street, following a lingering
..
Emma Katherine Reinhold, aged IS
years. Death was due to a complica-
ton Of diseases. Deceased was born
Dec. Al, 1856, In Davenport, and had
spent all Of her life IN this city. In
1878 she was united in marriage to
Herman Reinhold, who preceded her in
death in 1905. The following survive:
-Four children. Hilda, Ella, Mrs. A. w.
Navratil, and August. all OF Daven-
port; three brothers, Rudolph Schwien
Of Dixon, Iowa, and Gustav and Charles
Of Sutherland, Iowa; five grandchildren
also survive. The funeral will be held
Sunday afternoon at o'clock from the
home, with interment taking place in
Paramount cemetery.
Jacob II. Raphael, for 40 years a
Davenport merchant, died at 4:30
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the
family home. CPS Harrison street.
Death followed a stroke Of apoplexy
which he sustained at Turner hall
Monday afternoon while engaged in a
social game OF cards. He remained
unconscious to the end. Deceased was
born In Krutzberg. ODER Schlessien,
Germany. Dec. q, 1S41. and was 20
years OF age at the time OF death He
came to America and to Davenport in
1861. The civil war having then been
b. declared. he enlisted in the cause and
served during the war. The survivors
are the widow and one son. Albert
two sisters-in-law. Mrs. Mamie Raph-
ael and Mrs. Adela Raphael; also three
grandchildren. Ray. Michael. and Ra-
chael Mildred Raphael The funeral
was held this afternoon at o'clock
from the family home Rabbi Lowen-
stein OBLIGATED, and interment took
place in Mt Nebo cemetery.
At 2 o'clock yesterday morning at
the home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
How to be Certain Of
Curing Constipation

Prejudice is hard thing to overcome.
but where health is at stake and the
differs from yours, prejudice then be-
comes your menace and you ought to
lay it aside. This is said in the inter-
est of people suffering from chronic
constipation, and 1t il worthy Of their
attention
In the opinion OF legions Of reliable
American people the most stubborn
constipation imaginable can be cured
by a brief use OF DIR. Caldwelps Syrup
Pepsin- You may not have heard Of Il
before but do not doubt its merits on
that account. or because II has not been
blataptly advertised It has sold very
successfully on word of mouth recon-
mendation. Parents are giving IL 70
their children today who were given II
by their parents, and ii has been truth.
fully said that more druggists use II
personally in their families than any
other laxative.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

Letters recently received from Mrs.
Blanche Titlon. chana. Ill, and ].
Brookstayer. Benton, Ill. are but few
of thousands showing the esteem in
which DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Of Pepsin IL
held. It Is mild. gentle, non-gripIng-
not violent, like salts or cathartics. It
cures gradually and pleasantly so that
In time nature again does Its own work
without outside aid. Constipated peo-
pie owe It to themselves to use this
grand bowel specific.
Anyone wishing to make a trial of thss
remedy before buying 1t in the regular
way OF druggist at fifty cents or one
have a sample bottle sent to the horna
free of charge by simply addressing Dr.
". =. Caldwell. 4o5 Washington st..
Monticello, Ill. Your name and address
on postal card wiz do.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

Black The singers we're Mrs. Maur-
ice 10y, Miss Linn, Charles Swanson
and Rev. Mr.. Osborne, with Rev. Mr..
Cady as organist. Burial was made
at Cordova.
The Booster club of the East Mo-
line Methodist church spent Monday
evening at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. George Cady. Games we're in
dulged in and a very enjoyable time
was spent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
Nineteen Miles a Second

without a jar, shock or disturbance, is
the awful speed of our earth through
space. We wonder at such ease of
natures movement, and so do those
who take DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
No gripping, no distress, Just thorough
work that brings good health and fine
feelings. Twenty-Five cents at all
druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
MOLINE

Club for Roosevelt.-A mass meet |
ing, aim of which is organization of
a Roosevelt club in Moline, has been
called for Tuesday evening of next
week. 1t will be held in Turner hall,
commencing at s o'clock, and all who
favor the ex-president for renomina-
ton at the hands of the republican
party, are invited to attend and to
participate in the organization.
Gets Big Contract. = In competition
with seven other architectural firms,
for the most part from Chicago and
Minneapolis, Eckland & DeArment of
Moline have been chosen to prepare
plans and specifications for hand
some new 100000 Methodist church
edifice at Washington, Iowa. Select
ed for such a commission is proof
that the local architects are winning
wide recognition for professional
ability.
Small Boy Is Hurt-Lttle Merland
Buhle, eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Buhle of Forty-first street,
was seriously injured Wednesday af-
ternoon about o'clock as result of
practice all too frequent with the
boys of the city-hanging on to pass
ing wagons. AS the small boy was
performing this dangerous feat, his
left foot caught in the wagon wheel
as 1t turned around. This loosened
his hold and he was dragged some
distance and at the same time his leg
was twisted before it was released.
The leg was broken above the knee
and the knee was dislocated.
Has Freak caIf.-Dr. S. R. Kennedy
has a freak in his veterinary hospi-
tai at AT Twenty-ffth street, which
stock raisers and others who may be
interested can view if they so desire.
1t is a three-legged calf, all legs be-
ing under the animals head. DR..
Kennedy will have the freak on dis
play for an indefinite time, ulti-
mately sending to the McKillip Vet
Urinary college in Chicago.
Organize New Church. - OrganlZa-
ton of an English speaking Lutheran
church in Moline will be effected at a
meeting this evening in the Swedish
Lutheran church This project is one
that has been considered for some
time past and those who have the
matter in charge report there is much
encouragement. Rev. F. o. Hanson
of Galesburg, president of the Eng
lish association of the Augustana
synod, arrived in the city yesterday
and he will preside at the meeting
for organization.
Obituary Record.-Arthur Leroy, in
FAINT son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Coussen, 239 Forty-fifth street, died
Wednesday evening after a week 6
illness with whooping cough. Funeral
; services were held in the home at 2
O'Clock today, Rev. w. E. Pearson
of the Emmanuel Lutheran church
officiating. Burial took place at Riv-
erside.
Swan A. Johnson, 80 years a resi-
dent of this city, was called by death
yesterday at his home, 1874 Four
teenth street, after a three weeks
illness with asthma. Mr.. Johnson
was born in Sweden, June II, 1847.
For two years after his arrival jim this
country in 1879, he lived at New
Windsor and New Boston, Ill. In
1881 he removed to this city. He
was Joined in marriage to Clara H,
Hyort July 81, 1888, in this city. Sur
viving are the widow and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. A. Mangeson of Rose
vile, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15

All the ncws ali the time.-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-03-15
DAVENPORT

Licensed to Wed. Ward L. Grant
and Miss Marcia A. Meader of Daven-
port
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-28

Reliable information is to the effec
that Mr.. j. J. Hoban has interested
several of our local people in organizing
stock company to operate and develop
the Wyoming Valley tunnel, located in
ellison Gulch, close to the Silver Age,
French Flag and Gold Medal mines.
He started this tunnel several yeals
ago and in its progress several good
veins were encountered. The objective
point was to reach the French Flag and
the Gold Medal groups, both of which
are reputed to have an abundance of
high grade ore. Laterals driven on veins
to the west of the tunnel level will cut
under the Silver Age shaft some 200
draining out the water by gravity and
making it possible to again open up
this great producing mine at a greater
depth. Mr.. Hoban recently purchased
the Euphrates millsite from Sam
Marchington. He has been making
tests in dry concentrates and found
them very satisfactory. 1t is stated
that arrangements will be made by the
new company to erect mill at the por-
tai Of the tunnel to handle the large
tonnage of ore that otherwise could not
be shipped at profit. The old dumps
in that section contain sufficient values
that will give a good profit through
the dry process treatment at the mine.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-28

There was new mail agent on
the Colorado & Southern rail-
road on Thursday. He threw the
mail for this city off at Floyd Hill
Fred Stroehle gasolined up his
Ford auto and went down to get it.
The new man must have been
reading the great dolngs on; the
Floyd Hill grade and thought he
had arrived in Idaho Springs
Fred made a record breaking trip
and before noon the mail had been
distribut ted
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-28

Jonn H. G. Bone has for a
long time been trying to locate his
two boys, Reginald John and
George Bone. He says that
the mother died at Idaho Springs
some sixteen years ago and that
he has written them at times but
never has been able to get reply.
He writes letter to the Denver
Times asking that assistance be
rendered him in locating them.
1t is stated that this has been, one
of them living in Idaho Springs
and the other in Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1912-12-28

manner which reflected great
credit on her training, for the
songs were characterized by good
time, splendid melody and sweet
harmony. She has right to feel
very proud of her class as we'll as
the members to feel eqeally proud
OF her interest in them. The
whole affair from beginning to end
was pronounced success and re-
tiected the highest credit on the
liberality as well as on the kind
ness of the Order: