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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-12-08

The hunger strike idea is spreading.
Two women Jailed in Iowa for serious
crimes of them here in Keokuk,
have refused to eat We'll, If they
don't want to eat" advises the Cedar
Rapids Gazette, don't compel them
to do So
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-12-08

A Tennessee evangelist says the
world will come to an end on Dee. 3d.
1917 That's one way of getting rid
OF the militant suffragettes With
this relief in sight we ought to be
able to worry along with than in the
meantime
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-12-08

A New York state woman offers
,sS5 for the return OF her husband
dead or alive Any preference?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-12-08
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY.

The more we do the more we can
do; the more busy we are the more
leisure we hava.-Hazlitt
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-12-08
Laws Not Enforced.

We have laws prohibiting splitting
on sidewalks, in public places and
buildings, also laws which require the
use OF proper disinfectants in all
cuspiders used in public ofice-build.
ings. Yet, ] am sorry to say, they are
not generally enforced. In Colorado
Springs, such laws are rigidly en-
f~--e' '.t----' -s-'.- ~ ctf,e- -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-12-08
WHITE PLAGUE PREVENTION
Is G|[F[[AN'S THEME

wallis more particularly in the larger
cities and wherever the population is
massed together. The active cause of
the disease is q germ scientifically
termed bacillus tuberculosis. countless
millions OF which are thrown off daily
In the expectorations Of an advanced
stage OF consumption, and In series
OF experiments made by Dir. Mutual
upon q moderately advanced case, ne
estimated that there were in sixteen
counts made by the aid of micro
scope, between January tenth and
March flrst, from one and a hall to
four and a third billions OF these
germs thrown off In the expectoration
in twenty.four hours time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-12-08
contrlhntlnn Causes.

IN IWSlIy-IOuT hours LlWS.
Contributing Causes.
Along with the exciting cause, the
bacillus tuberculosis, we have the
contributing causes, namely. an In
herited susceptibility to the infection;
residence in low, damp and unhygien1c
localities; occupations that necessltate
the breathing of impure air and irri-
tating dust; catarrhal affectations OF
the respiratory tract and certain gen.
eral diseases, such as whooping
cough, measles and diabetes. lnfec-
tion may take place; by Inhalation Of
air laden with the dust of dried tuber-
culous expectoration; by the inges-
ton of tuberculosis milk or meat; or
by the direct incubation OF wounds,
although the last named is very rare.
The average duration of case of tu-
berculosis is three years during which
time we have primarily, the infection
by which we mean the ingestfon into
the lung tissue OF the bacillus tubercu-
losis, which in time causes a new
growth of tissue in the different cells
of the lung wherever it may have
lodged. This new growth finally be-
comes soft and breaks down, throw
ing off new germs to infect other
parts of the lung and all become ulcer
ated and we have the disease started
on It's road to the destruction of the
person affected unless recognized and
promptly taken in hand. If not, then
we have condition of losing weight,
exhaustion, more or less fever and
cough until the final destruction of the
individual so afflicted.
tuberculosis is preventable dis
ease and the time will come, possibly
not in ten years nor In twenty years,
but at some period in the coming
years we or our posterity will witness
the white plague dragged from its
place at the head of the mortality list
and placed down near the bottom
alongside of the other preyentable
diseases which have in times gone by.
occupied place near the top but
through medical research and proper
sanitation have been placed near tn
/ bottom And now for some interest
| ing figures of what is being spent
along the lines of prevention.
st5,ooo,ooo for Fighting Disease.
The National Association for the
Study and Prevention OF tuberculosis
reports that more than s15,0o0,O0f
was spent in fighting tuberculosis dur
! ing the year 1912. To say the least
/ s50,000,000 are invested in buildings
and equipment in the United States
by state, municipal and private phil
anthropy-for the sole purpose of car
ing for tuberculous poor would indeed
be low estimate, and in this sum Il
not included the money invested II
sanatoriums for the well-to-do. Tn
/ SIS, 100000 just mentioned for runnin,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
The Hurricane

up the hawser, lads, and let's have
another try for the poor fellow"
The officer and his men hurried
away with the lanterns toward the
tree to tauten the rope, leaving Meg
gle standing alone by the swaying
buoy.
\ reckless resolve flashed into her
mind, and she glanced around sharp
ly The next moment she seized the
rope, had swung herself into the buoy
and was swiftly gliding down the
steep incline toward the deafening
inferno below.
Meggie felt a numbness creeping
over her senses, but she bravely
fought it back. She had set herself
the task of saving Jack if he still
lived and that task must be accom-
plished.
Suddenly her attention was arrested
by an indistinct object swaying to
and fro in a tangle of rigging close
beside her, and a gasp of horror es-
capped her lips as she recognized it
as the figure Of Jack Ryalls. Meggie
suddenly leaned from the buoy and,
Selling the limp figure of her lover,
drew him toward her.
why, bless me, if there amt two!"
The cry escaped old Timothy.
And If it amt Meggie Martin
that's bin out to the wreck to fetch
Jack in, I'll stand hanging" declared
another voice. Hold that lantern up,
Bill. Let's have a look at the heroine
of Sharpeps Head"
The feeble rays of light fell upon
the locked figures of Jack Ryalls and
his gallant rescuer, and the next mo-
ment a tremendous hurrah rose above
the soughing wind. Five minutes
later the unconscious couple were be-
ing conveyed home with the utmost
haste. followed by a crowd of silent
but enthusiastic witnesses of the
daring deed.
Twelve months later a pretty we'd
ding was solemniZed at the quaint
church of Sharpers, and the whole of
the townsfolk turned out to do honor
to the handsome pair; but never did
heart beat more proudly than did
that of Jack Ryalls as he led his bride
between the lines of fishermen who
formed the guard of honor-the girl
who had snatched him from the very
jaws Of death
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
More Trouble in Q Garden.

An elderly gentleman walking
through his garden one day stopped
before a fig tree on which We're two
figs just ,ipeninc His favorites were
figs, and summer often came and went
without the fruit coming TO maturity.
shortly after ne met his gardener
who, assuring him the figs were quite
ripe, was requested 10 send them 20
the summer house, where his master
was about to rest
Picking the figs. the gardener sent
his little boy Of with the basket on
the way the little fellow stopped. and.
removing the leaves, gazed upon he
tempting fruit
The attraction was too great: he
ate one Covering the other with the
leaves. he proceeded upon his errand,
on being asked if the gardener had
not sent two figs, the boy. after a mo-
ments silence. answered: u ate one"
You ate one How" exclaimed
the old gentleman, angrily How did
you come TO do that?"
Dropping his ewes to the basket L
took ii like this" said the child. tax
ing the remaining fig, "aud l ate it
like this"
And, suiting the action to the word,
he eonsumk5 the second fig before the
astouishedt yes OF the old gentleman.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

was a COmmOtiOn at the rear of the
watchers. and a slight cheer was
raised. The men from the Flamstead
Coastguard Station had arrived, and
at their head raced Meggie Martin.
her dark hair streaming in the wind.
A minute later a rocket with a
mighty rush scared seaward, taking
with it the line. 1t hummed like a
string Of a gigantic harp. At length
there emerged from the darkness the
dim outline of the breeches- buoy,
and from it hung the limp figure of
a man.
Why it's Jim Carlin, of the Wa
terwitCh."
A wild terrified wall greeted the
announcement, and Mrs. Ryalls
rushed into the arc of light cast by
the lantern.
The Waterwitch. Good heavens!
What of my husband?"
She reeled, and would have fallen
had she not been caught by Meggie.
The officer waved them aside
one by one the crew. of the Water
witch were drawn to the shore.
Thank the Lord, that's the lot
saved" said the officer.
Scarcely had he uttered the words
when a slim girlish figure sprang
toward him and seized him by the
arm.
Jack Is Left.
"All are not saved" she cried in a
voice that was almost a scream.
There is Jack aboard, the captains
son. Quick, send the buoy back or
he will be LOST"
The officer started in surprise.
THE captain should be the last to
leave"
Yes, but don't you see he was in
jured and Jack has sent him first.
oh, he quick, or twill be too late!"
The officer spun round with a sharp
command. and the buoy once more
went on the outward journey.
I'm afraid it's all over miss. There
is no response. He shook the line
vigorously and again waited, but
without result. The buoy was drawn
ashore, and almost at the same mo-
ment and hawser perceptibly slack
ened.
Good heavens, the boat is break
ing up" shouted the officer. Tighten
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Advice to the LoveIorn
/ DO NOT.
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

! DO NOT.
Dear Miss Fairfax:
am IS and in love with a man
two years my senior. He is nice
and has a good position. I kept
steady company with him for
year and a half Then my mother
stopped him from calling on me,
but never gave a reason; but, as
it is. we 90 out, when we get
chance. together. He has given
me two diamond rings Do you
think it is right for me to see him
as long as mother does not con-
sent2 CUTIE.
You owe her obedience. and must
not see this man clandestnely
on the other hand, you are now is
and your mother owes you a reason
for her objections. Can you not per-
suade her to tell you what they are
that he may have a chance to over
come them? If he is the man who is
to tell you the sweetest story Of all,
| don't want you to lose him.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

castle God! How could love such a
mani"
Perhaps" sneered her cousin, stung
by the bitter TRADE, perhaps such a
man as your Yankee adventurer?
Perhaps ] could" cried the girl, in
stantly taking up the challenge. who
knows?"
The Duke bit his lips and before he
could frame an adequate reply the man
himself appeared slowly descending the
stairs. So he merely bowed. took the
girls hand and kissed IT,
Farewell" he said in a low voice,
some time you win forgive me. Sue
cess to you, Mr. Ghost Breaker. when
you bead the specter in his den"
THANK YOU, your ExceHency."
drawled Jarvis, leaning against the
stairpost. Il viii do my uttermost to
put salt on the specter's tail"
Good bye"
Good night. Dukei"
The girl was very pale and her eyes
were glistening like winter stars Jar
Wis approached her with some concern
and a question on his lips.
Mr.. warren she said abruptly, we
must start al once
The strained quality of her voice told
him that she was laboring under the
most intense excitement and IT was with
studied ease OF manner and voice that
he replied:
IT'S out of the question for you to go
to the castle until I have smashed this
internal mystery; there is nothing You
could do. If your brother is there I'll
find him. You must be patient and re-
main here where you are safe and try
to rest"
Il can not rest until I know what has
happened TO him. she cried desperately.
II shall go mad if | am left here alonei'
But it's not safe for you to 60" he
insisted,
To Be Continued o-norrow.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
NOT A DAY.
Dear Miss Fairfax:

Dear Miss Fairfax:
am 10, and am keeping COM
pany with a man 25 years old Do
you think he is too old for me?
We never quarrel He loves me. l
know, but my father thinks him
too old for me. He makes fine
pay and gives me good times. We
think a lot about each other and
get along fine. H. E.
He is not a day too old. Are you
sure your fathers objections are not
based on some other ground?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
BETTER NOT.

Dear Miss Fairfax:
l received an invitation from a
young lady to attend her birthday
party. Is 1t proper for me to ac-
cepr - invitation, as l have new
er been introduced or even seen
the young miss? PERPLEXED.
A girl who would do anything so
foolish deserves the rebuke you are in
position to give her by declining the
invitation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
A Last Anneal.

Dolores called that Don Robledo was
waiting with His EXcelenCy's car.
Cousin, do you really intend to &c
now o. cried the girl in tragic tones.
Il need YOU! My brother needs you.
Think what IL means to u.s.
Il am broken-hearted, dearest cou-
| sin-do not make my duty any harder
by your words. The message is from
His Majesty. 1t is mandatory And
alas, In Spain, as in the Far East, Il
hear is TO obey
You know my ride is a long one
and l must travel fast while the moon
is up
when she spoke again voice and features
were composed into chilly hardness.
Not 10 open this discussion again, I
want to say now that ! Will never for
give You for leaving my brother and
me at this critical moment
Would YOU have me lose my favor
with the King" protested the Duke
Does his favor mean more TO YOU
than nine" retCrteG the girl proudly.
The Duke spread cut his palms and
half bowed.
"Nobiesse oblige, cousin" he said
gently MOBILES and kings must obey
what lesser men might ignore Ny
Honor" The Princess flung the
word back et him as if IL were a singing
missile The cloak for a man vanity
Sacred hOuo~,-tO be Kept bright at any
cost, lest men should test his metal and
nnU Il base. Give me a man who cares
liss fer honor than for me, You ask
me to-day why I do not marry You. ]
viii tell YOU why I want a man. not a
weaklng masgueruder Yes. honor
lives. but Loyalty Is dead Courage is
dead, and the brave blood OF your an
CeSt1rS. The blood that made Spain. has
turned % water IN your veins There is
not a Eoa,euau ia Spain Z ho would dare
60 now this night 10 m5-~9rOther IN the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
On Guard.

Ills ENcellency Of Alva trembled with
a cold fury, but held himself in
You have iutrude6 into a matter
which YOU neither understand nor APP
preciate,' he said rapidly If as YOU
say. the play seems unnatural pray do
as your gambling friend put down your
cards and stay out OF the game
mo. retOrtec the young man. GRIM
y. II stay in the gaIne-but I'm going
20 watch the dealt
The return Of the Princess abruptly
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Household Suggestions

Weak eyes that ache when exposed
to the glare of the sun, especially on
the sea, should be treated with cold
water congresses. These are folded
on the closed lids, and ease the ach-
ing at once.
If troubled with ants indoors spread
a piece of brown paper with MARINA
lade rather thickly, then place It
where they are most troublesome. II
will soon be covered with them.
When boiling potatoes put tea
spoonful of sugar as well as salt in
the water. This does not give a
sweet taste, but makes them dry and
fioury.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
:: Their Married Life ::
Helen and the Trunks Are Gone When Warrel
Returns to the Hotel in Paris

| thought there would be only the room
for one night and hreakfast-but there
was a charge for light, service and
bath. However. she was too glad 10 es-
cape from the place TO mako any pro-
test. and little later she was in a
cab with their baggage on top. driving
20 the new hotel with a feeling Of
mingled glee and awe at her own te-
merity
1t was just 3 by the French gilt clock
on the mirrored mantel Of the rose
tapestried sitting room, when Helen
closed the door after the porters who
had brought up the baggage.
Even before she took off her hat she
made an eager, Interested inspection Of
every detail Of the rooms. They were
uNuriously and perfectly appointed.
Everything was in exquisite taste.
il would be over three hours yet be-
fore she could expect Warren. But
she had no desire TO 20 out in the blaz-
ing, mIdafternoon sun, for the heat was
sitting She would spend the time IN
unpacking. in getting up their laundry,
and in going over her clothes. which
after the week on board ship needed
attention
It was a real Joy TO shake out her
gowns and hang them in the spacious
closets. and 90 arrange h-r clothes in
the white papered draw Of the chif-
foneir and dresser. The rooms were so
beautiful that there was sense Of
luxury in just moving about and get
ting settled in them
At o'clock she decided suddenly 10
drcss-to put on her white chiffon ev-
ening gown. She would lay out War
rcn's evening clothes, and when he saw
her al dressed he would hardly refuse
TO dress. too. They would live up" to
the luxury Of the place,
To SIT down and arrange her hair
before the low dressing table was a
real pleasure Helen thought OF all the
hours she had to stand before her high
bureau at home. and resolved to have
a dressing table like this as soon as she
got back
About half-past six she was trailing
about the apartment IN her white chif-
fon gown, looking at herself in the mir
rors with which the rooms abounded
and feeling as though she wa living in
a play. The very foreign atmosphere Of
II all added 10 the charm. Although It
was hardly dusk, she turned on the
electric lights. which glowed softly
through their silken shades.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
Effect.

did you see the lovelight in her
eyes?"
No. The gaslight was in her eyes,
and she squinted.''
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

(CN TEGGIE, the postman is COM
MI ing up the garden path.
Would you mind going 20
the door,"
Mrs. Martin paused in the knead-
ing of the large batch Of dough and
glanced toward the tiny sitting room.
pretty girl of about eighteen
emerged n response to the call.
Meggie glanced at the grabbed
handwriting on the letter and a gasp
Of surprise escaped her lips.
who is it from. Meggie? Is any
thing wrong?"
The girl burst into flood of hot
furious tears, and flung the letter
scornfully upon the table.
IF Jack is too good for me, I don't
thank her TO tell me So" she declared.
She herself wasn't much until she
married Jacks father"
Meggie fed upstairs TO her own
little room. Mrs. Martin picked up
the letter, and read it slowly. A look
Of contempt flashed in her honest
5Idy Gy GS.
The letter, which was couched in
terms Of lofty condescension, mingled
with biting satire, conveyed the I'M
mistakable message that the silly at
tachment existing 'twixt Meggie and
Jack was viewed with disapproval,
and advised the girl to look else
where, unless she wished to bring
Jack to financial beggary
In a few minutes Meggie, her eyes
red with crying, descended the stair
case, and her mother gathered her in
her arms.
Take no heed of the foolish letter
my dear" she said sooth:ngly.
Ten minutes later found Meggie on
the WaV to F'lamstead
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18
She Gets Anxious.

For once Helen was too excitedly
happy to worry over what Warrens at
titude might be Surely. when he saw
how beautiful the rooms were, he could
not be angry at her having moved.
But az seven she grew anxious. lie
should be here by now What II they
should not give him the note at that
other place? They had not liked 1t be-
cause she had left would they take
such q revenge? She had left the note
IN the box with the key-how could he
fail 20 get ~
Quarter after seven half-past' BY
this time Helen had forgotten the charm
of the rooms and was walking restless
~ about In tense anxiety. What could
have happened2 He had said he would
be back around half-past six, and IL
would take him only fifteen minutes at
the most TO get here from the other
place
For the first time there came doubt
In her mind as TO the wisdom of her
moving In this way Perhaps she should
have stayed After all, it was rash
thing for her TO do. They were in a
strange city, II he should not get the
note how could he ever find her?
She could, Of course, write to the
American Express Company, where he
would go for his mail in the morn
ing; but what would he do tonight
oh, why had she done thiso Franti.
cally she wished herself back in those
other rooms, however shabby and dirty
they might be. Surely It would have
been better to put up with anything
than 20 risk any chance Of mishap In
Paris
A sharp knock at the door. She
rushed TO open H.. and a French mes
senEer hoy handed her a note As he
held Il out TO her she saw Warren
writing on the envelope Her hands
weakly trembling with her teeth she
tore IL open
since you are SO internally smart
and want 10 take things in your own
hands, you can keep it up You can
have nice little dinner alone any
place In Paris you choose-and l can
have the same. I'll probably be there
some time Tonight but don't let that
worry you-stay out just as late as you
want"
The cruel sarcasm Of IT, How could
he-oh, how COULD he, With con-
vulsive sob Helen threw herself upon
the bed and her tears fell unheeding on
its blue satin coverlet.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-18

terminated the conversation and when
the two men turned TO greet her they
had recovered their natural tones and
bearing
"Weu. all Segura is buzzing with your
ghost-hunt tonight" observed the
Duke lightly. 1.-The whole town will
sit up to hear the outcome"
"And where are you going to get the
returns Duke?" asked Jarvis. with con-
cealed interest
unfortunately, I must leave at once. 80
was the unexpected reply.
Even Jarvis was momentarily startled,
but he quickly readIusted his infer
ences. II am keenly disappointed, but
have an urgent summons to Madrid"
The Princess stared at her cousin,
seemed about to speak and suddenly
turned TO the innkeeper who had fol-
lowed her down stairs and ordered him
to look after "the genueman's wants"
Thank YOU" said Jarvis, rightly in
terpreting this as a dismissal I'D like
couple Of good horses and two Ian
terms"
Lanterns? ?" smiled the Duke, as the
young man went out Looking for an
honest man, Mr.. Warren"
Not in this neck of the woods, Your
Excellency," retorted Jarvis, over his
shoulder
Carlos" exclaimed the Princess, anx-
iously when they were alone, what
have you found out? Tell me-what do
they say?"
The Duke looked very solemn. Il re-
greet 10 tell you that nothing is known
Of your brother since he entered the
castle
The girl closed her eyes and pressed
her hands 10 her face.
Il cant stand this she moaned.