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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

ing number Tschaikowsky's overture fan
tasia, Romeo ct Juliette." The work Is
in sonata form, with first an Introduction
of religious character, carried out by
choral representation of Friar Laurence,
followed by an allegro in B minor. which
depicts the enmity between the Montagues
and Capulets, and concluding with the
love of Romeo and Juliet, ana an eiaDofa
ton of both subjects.
The closing selection Will De bl1et
IL Arlesienne," suite No. z.
Tickets are now on sale at l. Arthur
Smiths ticket agency.
1.-THE Boss"
.~rhe Boss a new American play by
Edward Sheldon, comes to- the beiasco
Theater next week.
typ,cal boss" man who mas grown
rich as a contractor. Michael Regain, Is
portrayed by Holbrook Blinn.
Regain not only fights his rival, James
n criswold in a business way, but also
pronoses to Griswods daughter, who &C
cepts him in the hope of mitigating Ms
business antagonism to her fathers nrm;
Regain. however, will not let his maritai
tics Interfere with bis ambition, and he Is
on the point OF crush ng GrisWold when
his own business Is seriously threatened
nv strike led by Donald Griswold, MS
w.fe's brother This condition creates
discord between Regan and his wife until
the wife learns that under her husband
heart and nobleness OF a real man.
Reconciliat on finally comes after both
have been tried n the fires of worry and
sour-racking trouble. A handsome pro-
auction and a company Of well known
PLAYERS is promised for THE BOSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14
Lyceunn.

Billy Watson and company in
''Kroasemeyer's Alley" should sound
familiar TO those who frequent burlesque
theaters and like this kind OF an enter
tainmsnt. Three year1 ago 7iiiy Wat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

and Mr.. Olcott has contributed number
of new songs. Mr.. Henry Miller rehearsed
the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

One OF the unique features about The
Siren Is that although the company
boasts of one of the handsomest choruses
on the stage, none OF the sirens appears
in the great dramatic climax when the
cur,aln goes down at the end of the sec-
ond act. In fact, there are but tive PEGS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-14

BETTER ACTOR THAN BANKER
George Backus. who is playing the part
Of the elder Emerson, president OF .ae
Emerson Banking Company. in fhe
,.amhlers" was once bank cashier in
Columbus, Ohio. The stage bacillus
wormed its way into his system a num-
her OF years ago. and one day he timid-
iy approached the president OF tne pahn
win the information that he intended
sacrificing his banking prospects Tor the
risky fortunes OF the stage.
The old gentleman was aghast for an
instant. but after catching his breath he
said. s.welI, IL the seeds In you there
Is no use trying TO retard development
and. growth. Go and be dashed?' Ant
Rackus went
His employer had, never been theater-
goer, nor had he ever seemed to take
an interest In thatrical things. Backus
otter, wondered what the president
thought Of his foolhardiness and ht
had forgotten him entirely. He. wa
sslrerrfux1 gratihed as we'll as SURPRISED
oife day 20 receive from former bSni
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
Graduation Notes

The graduating class is given the
privilege of purchasing tickets for
commencement IN advance Of the gem
eral public Oh Tuesday, the general
public having an opportunity to pur-
chase on Wednesday Seats will be re-
served at Renaud's jewelry store.
Price 25c Friday, a. m. All promo
tons for the semester are made and
the Grammar school class graduate.
Mr. W. j. Fulton will address them.
The weeks exercises close Friday
evening with the junior-senior ban
Quet.
The activities of commencement
week open Tuesday afternoon Wit.
the senior pinto at Bluff park. Tues
day evening the Grammar school will
given an entertainment at the George
WWashington school
Wednesday at 10 a. m. the class da,
exercises are held in the High school
Commencement exercises are hell
at the Grand Thursday evening at
p. m. DR.. Slack, president Of thu
Missouri valley college is the speake
of the occasion and is an orator 0
the old shcool.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
Reducing the Cost Of Living

In these days OF soaring food price,
it behoovess the careful housekeeper
to pick those foods that give the most
nourishment in proportion to their
cost With the prices OF meats be-
yond the reach Of table allowance
that once proved sufficient, one mus.
choose something that provides meat
nourishment without meat cost.
That food is found in Faust Spa
ghetti
Faust Spaghetti is made from rich.
glutinous Durum wheat. 1t provides
as much nourishment as many times
its value in meat or eggs. A sc pack
age OF Faust Spaghetti will provide a
generous helping to five persons. You
cannot find cheaper food, nor bet.
ter food-nor food that is so univer.
sally enjoyed, Many thrifty house
wives who serve spaghetti in some
form very often, make it the chief
dish for dinner once a week-and
they say that it does not only prove
economical but also receives the
hearty approval OF their families.
Write for our free booklet Of Faust
recipes.
MAuLL BROS.
1921 st. Louis Avenue, st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
PERSONAL

w. c. Murray, Mr.. and Mrs. P. P.
Williams, Mrs. j. N. Carter, Mrs.
Montague Ferry and o. B. Williams
came down from Davenport automo-
bile riding and spent the day in Keo
kuk.
w. E. James, the obliging day
clerk at Hotel Keokuk, will begin to
morrow a long vacation which be
thinks he needs for real up and gen
eral recuperatien. He started on just
such a vacation several weeks ago,
but circumstances called him back to
duty before his desired rest had
scarcely begun.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Burt OF Bur
lington and W. D. Burt Of LOS An
geles, Cal, were visitors in the city
yesterday.
E. G. Pendleton of Colchester, H.,
with his automobile and party OF
four were Sunday visitors in Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
TWO BURGLARIEs
REPORTED TO POLICE
Swan Lumber Company and DumenIps
Grocery Are Entered by Aob-
bers, But Nothing Taken.

Two burglaries were reported to the
police Sunday morning, both In the
same neighborhood and probably by
the same persons. The first was
from the Swan Lumber Company, 1908
Johnson street, and the second from
j. NJ Dumenil 1908 Main.
At the Swan Lumber Company, the
thieves entered through the basement
and ransacked the office, scattering
papers and stationery all around the
floor, but SO far as can be ascertained
secured nothing of value Mr. Dumenil
reports that the thieves went into his
place through the rear window, break
ing the glass and unlocking the
catch. Evidences of their work was
all around when he went to the store
Sunday morning, but a few cents
from the cash register was all they
got for their efforts
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
ROSY AS A GIRL

Summit, N. C.-In a letter receiv.
ed from this place. Mr.. j. w. Church,
the notary public, says: MY wife
had been ailing for nearly twelve
years. from female ailments. and at
times, was unable to leave the house
She suffered agony with her side and
back We tried physicians for years,
without relief. After these treat.
ments all failed, she took Cardui, a.ai
gained in weight at once. Now she
is red and rosy as school girl"
Cardui. as tonic for women. has
brought remarkable results. 1t re-
lieves pain and misery and Is the
ideal tonic for young and old. Try it.
At druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
MOTOR BOAT CLUB
PUTS ON PICNIC
Two Hundred Guests Take Part In
Festivities Yesterday at Second
Event Of Season.

The Keokuk Motor Boat club staged
their second picnic of the season yes
terday UP the river and from reports
this morning, must have put on some
thing that far surpassed any similar
effort of theirs in the past.
The members who attended the af-
fair in their boats, left the dock at
about eight o'clock yesterday morn
ing and when they arrived at the pic
mic grounds found that everything
was ready to begin, owing to the eff
forts Of several of the members who
had gone up the proceeding night.
About two hundred enjoyed the hos
pitality of the club during the day,
automobiles and rigs coming and go
ing constantly. Immense quantities
of fish and other eatables were de-
voured by the famished tourists and
ball games furnished the fans with
plenty of excitement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
||lI PRISONER
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Arrested Several Days Ago,
a nrluks Contents o. Bottle Of
Iodine in Effort 70
End Her Life.
HUSBAND IS IN JAIL
I. =. Tailor for the Medicine to
Relieve Pain in He rslde
Then Drinks the Poison.

,,,,or wager, at the city police sta
/ 81 forgot all about his rheumatism
s ssa for few minutes when he
..ssughtlessly gave one OF the prison
:. iodine, which, instead OF being
IA in the usual manner was taken
, s, by the prisoner In an at
tempt at suicide,
The prisoner who made the attempt
4 nor own life was Mrs. Agnes Chess
:, arrested several days ago on a
, ~ Of yagrancy She feels her
disgrace keenly and, becoming des-
nondent Yesterday told the jailor that
s.. Il. was suffering from a pain in her
! sIda and asked for something to re-
slsve her. Mr.. wager rushed to the
arug store and procured some iodine
"A delivered it to the woman. She
mite note telling of her intention
h a,d pushed it through the screen
,,ouud the woman's department. 1t
i,oupsd to the floor in front of me-
ID risoner, wha opened 1t and read
The negro Immediately called the
uoice officers, who rushed up stairs
and found the woman on the floor SUI
4 fering from the effects Of the poison.
4 doctor was called and she fought
I yiciously in vain attempt to frus-
trate his Efforts to save her life.
After the physician had worked ov-
er her for while it was seen that
she would be none the worse for her
attempt at self-destruction. In few
hours she was walking around as II
nothing had happened.
Mrs. Chesser is the wife OF Rufus
Chesser, who is at present in the
county Jail awaiting the action Of the
grand jury on charge Of stealing sill
verware from st Johns church. His
wife was left in destitute circum-
stances when he was arrested and
had to get along the best way she
could. she began drinking and was
picked up In Rag Alley by the police
several days ago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
GIRL GIVES THE q
POLICE A SCARE
Threatens to Drown Herself But Can
not be Found by Officers
Who Believe II Was Joke.

The police received a telephone
message saying that fourteen year
old girl named Drumm, of $50 S.
Sixteenth street, had threatened to
drown herself yesterday afternoon.
1t was said that she walked out Of
the house after making the remark
and went toward the river. Nothing
could be learned of her subsequent
movements and the police are inclin-
ed to think that she was merely try
ing to frighten her parents,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
.Raauhz3
AW

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and by their tonic, helpful action
relieve you Of headaches, back
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Try few doses and know the
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how they strengthen, invigorate
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
At the Grand.

At the Grand.
Manager Dodge is indeed pleased
with the first months business at the
Grand and heartily thanks the public
for their liberal patronage. 1t proves
conclusively that high class moving
picture theatre will pay in Keckuk.
No expense will be spared to make
the Grand the very best. Every pic
ture is carefully inspected before
shown to the public and if any are
found Objectionable they are replaced
by others that are kept for that pur-
pose. While the programs were very
good the past month, better ones will
be furnished in the future. The pat
ronage accorded THE Coming of CO.
lumbus'' warrants the expense of pre-
senting special release every week,
and arrangements have been made
with the General Film Co. to furnish
this extra service. The Lady of the
Lake. from the historic poem by Sir
! Walter Scott, three reel feature,
made by the Vitagraph Co., will be the
| first of series of feature pictures to
lbe presented at the Grand the coming
month. The Lady of the Lake will be
! presented next Friday afternoon and
1 evening. This great picture portrays
the life and character of the Highland
ers as it existed toward the close OF
the middle ages. 1t might be we'll tc
refresh your memory with the incident
jby reading this beautiful poem be
tween now and Friday. This picture
with its beautiful scenery, it's vivid
portrayal of real life and its charming
situations are especially we'll suited te
Interest the young in historical studies
and sure to please everyone.
Don't overlook the program tonight
Its worth your while. Three good
pictures and the new singer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
WOmen'S
Best Interests.

demand that every woman should
spare herself unnatural suffering
by obtaining safe and proper help.
when physical ills and nervous
depression occur. When ailments
and suffering come to you remem-
Der there is one safe, effective
gentle and well-tried remedy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
woman left letter asking such dis
nnsifinn of her ramains

= =
woman left a letter asking such dis
position of her remains.
Miss Craven had been studying mu-
sic and was discouraged at her pro-
gress. She received letter from
America on Friday which seemed
greatly to depress her. She was the
great-granddaughter of Judge John R..
Craven, noted Indiana jurist, and
one of her uncles is member OF
congress.
Charles Lancer, an uncle OF the
dead girl, and member of the Indiana
Legislature, left here on Saturday on
a motoring trip through Europe.
Friends are now trying to commune
cate with him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
INDIANA GIRL
A PARIS SUICIDE
French Authorities Would Permit Of
Cremation Of Miss Margaret
Craven.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. j
PARIS, June g. The French
authorities today forbade the crema
ton of the body of Miss Margaret
Craven, the Madison, Ind, girl who
committed suicide by shooting herself
at 90 Rue Du Colize yesterday. The
French law forbids the cremation of
bodies of suicides, although the young
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
COPPER Kills Sweetheart

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
CHICAGO, June 3.-Nicholas Gill,
a policeman, aged 80, again last night
asked Julia Johnson, %, to marry him
and leave the resort where she was
living. When she refused he killed
her and then killed himself.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
RIVER EXCURSIONIsTs
FLOCK TO KEOKUK
keckuk, Like Previous Sundays, Was
Alive With Out Of Town Wis
itors Yesterday.

Keokuk streets We're alive with out
q town people yesterday. the reason
being two steamboat excursions to
the dam city. In addition, the Keokuk
reached here in the afternoon on its
regular run, and brought in number
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03

few months and see the great strides
in all lines that will take place in
Keokuk when the button is touched to
unloose this great power in St. Louis.
Quincy, Burlington and the array of
factorys which will sprout up like
mushrooms in Keokuk, the home Of
the great water power
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
."PauI FrawIey, at Colonial ronlgh

Tonight's the open
ing night of Paul
Frawley's engage
ment at the Colon
ial theatre, that SEN
sational rag time
singer. Don't fail
to hear him in two
night. A feature
big song hits to-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
"A Baby Saver"

~ am wiring with thankfulness to Mellin's
Food, There is such vast difference in my baby
since have used your food that people having
known her before and see her now. can hardly
believe she is the same child. must admi, that
M,lliu's Food is the cause Of it. Why. she was
what you call in plain language. LIVING skeleton.
and now she is nice and plump. She will be
year old tomorrow and must thank MelGn's
Food for it, for little did | think that would see
her 1--we to grow up. With praise to the baby saver.
Mrs. L. L. Anehel. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Send for free sample to try.
uELL1N,s rooD co. BOSTON. MASS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03

For a mild. easy action OF the boz.
els. single dose OF Doan's Regulets
is enough Treatment cures habitual
constipation. 25 cents a box Ask
your druggist for them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03

Deans Regulets cure CONSTIPATION
without gripping. nausea. nor any
y eakening effect. Ask your druggist
for them. 25 cents per box.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03

OF people who came TO look the city
over.
One excursion came from Burling-
ton and Nauvoo, while the other came
from Hannibal, stopping at Quincy to
pick up number of passengers. The
Keokuk came up from Quincy
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03

Biograph, thrilling western picture
and western comedy, make up the
picture program. Three shows at
Ills, s::15 and s:15. Better go early
tonight. Extra fine program.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03

No Limit to Its Stretching.
The most elastic fabric is the trous
yarn.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-06-03
Preserve
and Protect

Every woman should be sure to read
the special directions with every box.
Sold everywhere In boxes loe., use.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-11-28
SEE THAT
BALD HEADED
YOUNG MAN.

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the other.
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Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-11-28
HOME MISSION
MEETING HELD
(F'rom Saturdays Daily.)

Last evening Home Mission meet
ing was held in the German Methodist
church and several papers and decla-
nations were given. The Woman's
Home Mission society of the German
Methodist church: furnishing the pro-
gram. Five papers were given, The
u. s. rs Mission Field, Mrs.
Anthony Caflisch; The Banner Mis-
sion Field-Our Country, Mrs. Otto
Schroeder; What Can Do? Miss
Anna Lueth; The Italians at Our
Doorsteps, Mis-. w. F. Elske and Mrs.
Howe's Black Silk, MRS. Henry Won
Wald. The last paper told how Mrs.
Howe put one cent in the collection
box each Sunday instead of dime or
quarter She saved the nine cents
or twenty-four until she bought a
black silk dress. The first time she
wore it, it did not feel comfortable and
when the Woman's Home Mission
club were about to pack a barrel with
clothing to send to the poor people,
Mrs. Howe offered her silk dress, The
ladies were somewhat astonished and
upon questioning Mrs. Howe she told
her story. All of the papers were well
prepared and well given.
Two declarations were given one by
Miss Armeta Peterson, Tommy'S
Prayer and the other by Miss Char
lotte Schroeder, Little Blossom. These
showed much preparation and the
interest of the congregation was held
from the first. An orchestra consist
ting of Miss Anna Lueth, Mrs Otto
Schroeder, John VonW Valid and Ernest
] Johnston furnished music for the
singing besides giving two extra selec-
tions. At the end of the program
Rev. Jordan gave short address and
among other things he stated that
every church should have Woman's
Home Mission society.
The church was prettily decorated.
A large banner bearing Home Mis-
sions, Our Country-God's Country
was in the front of the church and
several small..pennants were displayed
on the walls in various places. A
large Home Mission collection WIS
taken and the next meeting will be
held in the Evangelical church Sun
day evening.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-11-28

Charles Wing went to MarshfieId
today where he will spend soine time
looking over land.
Charles Tessm er went to Reedsbure
Saturday afternoon where he wilt
visit relatives for an indefinite length
of time.
CHARLES Pierce of Lyons went to
Reeasburg Saturday afternoon where
he will visit at the home of his son.
William.
MIS-. Il. Z. Fogle and sister, Justina
Doodle, went to Madison Saturday
night and heard Chauncy Olcott in
the Isle o. Dreams.
Mrs. w. l.. Chandler returned to
her home in Reedsburg today after
spending Sunday at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. e. d. Mayhem.
Arthur Odell has returned home
from visit of few days at Evans
Vile.
Lucille, the two year old daughter
or Mr.. and Mrs. W. Ii. Larabee,
whose nose was bitten by dog about
Il ur weeks aye, has entirely recovered
from the injury. Fortunately only a
SIiu ht S0or rox,oo,1a
Joseph Stark, who has been absent
from this city for some time, is again
at his duties as clerk in the BARN.
gers Drug store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Alvin and
son OF Denzer we're Sunday guests at
the home of Mrs. AIwin's brother,
Fred Schacht.
Mrs. John Mcfarland has gone to
Seattle, Washington, to visit her sou.
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Oily de
r. Mcfarland. Mrs. Mcfarland
expects to be away about two
months and in the meantime her
husband will open a domestic science
school of which he will be the teacher
and only pupil.
~ OF the two women running for the
office of register of deeds in Wiscon-
sin, one was defeated and one elected.
Miss Marguerite WEIGH of Oconto
was defeated by John Wesner Jr.
Republican, by majority Of 1900,
while Miss Adeline b. Pratt of Mari
nette, who held the office last term,
was reelected.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-11-28
A VISIT WILL TELL

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piness and prosperity. A visit to the Office will tell
Surely it is worth the trouble, health is prime
necessity, most valuable asset and paramount
to almost anything human being can possess.
Do not be satisfied until you have been
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happy without treatment, but with advice tina
will save YOU time and money, well as menta
suffering If you require treatment you will be
treated honestly and skillfully and restored tc
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