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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
PROMINENT WOMAN
IN D. A. r. CIRCLES
Mrs. Drayton r. Bushnell, Chairman
of tho Trails Committee Has
Done Much for Society.


One OF the most popular women IN
the D. A. r. conference is Mrs. Dray-
ton w. Bushnell OF Council Bluffs.
She is given credit for having brought
the Iowa society of d. A. r, into the
prominent position 1t now holds In
the national society. She is a charter
member of the Council Bluffs chapter
and has served in almost every Office
in the chapter Has been historian
and vice regent of the state society
and has also served as vice president
general OF the national society Every
one who has visited Washington, D.
c. in recent years has seen Continent
tai Hall, the beautiful building which
Is national D. A. R headquarters. II
Is a beautiful building INTELLECTUALLY
and is furnished very elegantly. 1t
cost far more than the society had ex-
pected and hence a debt has hung
over the building since it's compl ton.
Mrs. Bushnell has done great deal
to help lift this indebtedness. She
has served the national society in
many ways and always most efficient
ly. She Is chairman of the Pioneer
Trails committee and will have part
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
A Neglected Cold Often
Affects the Lungs

Many serious cases of Throat or Lung
Trouble can be directly traced to cough
or cold which has been neglected. II
you notice that cough persists In cling
Ing to you take warning. II you neglect
trying to stop this supposed trivial trou-
BILE the throat and lungs later become at
fected. In many cases Eckman's Altern-
tive has been the means of bringing per
manent relief. Investigate this cnse:--
Gentlemen For Ave or SIX years !
was troubled with cough and expectora-
ton. l also had a high fever. My case
was declared Lung Trouble by my ply
sician. ] was given Cod Liver Oil, Creo.
sote and other medicines, all without
benefit At Christmas time, 1905. WAS
not expected to live. Calling DR.. r. H.
Mccarthy, he advised the use Of Eek
mans Alternative, which took with az
celient results. have gained In weight.
! 80 out In all weathers and have had no
cough or cold whatever. I give these
facts to encourage others to use Eckman's
Alternative"
(Afildavit) JAS. W. KANALY.
{Above abbreviated; more on request.)
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test to be most efncacious
for severe Throat and Lung Affections,
Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma, Stubborn
Colds and in upbuilding the system.
Contains no narcotics, polsons or habit
forming drugs. Ask for booklet telling
of recov cries, and write to Eckman
Laboratory, Philadelphia. Pa, for EVIL
dence. For sale by ali leading druggists
!. F. Kiedaisch & Son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
MANY LAWYERS
ATTENDING COURT
Come to This City for the Opening Of
the Fall Term Of the Federal
Court Here.

Many out Of town lawyers are in
Keokuk today attending the opening Of
the federal court before Judge McPher-
son. Among those here are: ]. L. Par
ish of Des Moines; Geo. B. Stewart, ].
M. c. Hamilton, J. R. rrailey of Fort
Madison, w. e. Blake OF Burlington,
and Attorney Stasson OF Sioux City.
The court officials here include:
Henry Brandt. court reporter; Louis
Sadleman. deputy clerk, U. s. Attorney
NJ. L. Temple, Assistant U. s. Attor-
,ney Holstein. Marshal Frank B. Clark
About fifty grand and petit jurors are
here
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21


formed by the ladies is of valuable
assistance to the men who interest
themselves in municipal affairs. The
organization Of an auxiliary to the
Upper Mississippi River Improy ement
Association was suggested by Keo-
kuk delegate at the recent Hannibal
meeting and in all probability will be
carried into action at the next con-
vention. Effective results can be Sc
cured through ladies auxiliary and
Keokuk has the talent to make such
ali organization an efficient one. There
must be "get-together" movement
If the best results are to be secured
and there is growing conviction that
keokuk Is going to get the best re-
suits.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
JURORS DRAWN FOR
SUPREME COURT
Thirty Are Named In Panel to Serve
In Trials In Court In
keo<uk.

The following jurors have been
drawn for the November term of the
superior court at Keokuk: Ed Schodet,
John Megchelsen. Geo. Bowman, VIM.
Lowitz. Geo. Schneider, VIM Weir
|ather, M. ]. Comery, Crist Lasson,
Milton Eaton, Jacob Gabel, Jr,. M. C.
Miller, Ed Bevering. II. F. Weinberg.
A. H Miles, J. B. Chute, VIM. Ray,
Ed Rooney, Henry Scheible, Dan Buri,
w A. Frye, w. w. Leake, Joe Mundy,
! outs Breitury, August Aikey, Chas.
G Allen, John R. Poland. j. w Smith,
CLYDE E. Hull, Chas. Bennett, Chas.
Hagmeierer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
MOOSE TO HONOR
!. NATIONAL OFFICERS
Fraternal Order VIII Entertain Nation
al Officers at Banquet Fol-
lowing Meeting
Tonight.
WILL DIRECT CAMPAIGN
Campaign for New Members VIII be
Directed by National Officer
Who VIII Remain
In City,

Following the regular meeting OF the
Moose lodge at their hall at Sixth and
Main streets at eight o'clock tonight, a
banquet will be given in honor of G. H.
Liken of Omaha, national director OF
the organization, and M. e. Cornell, OF
Boone, Iowa, deputy organizer.
Ed s. Lotion has been nominated to
preside as toastmaster at the banquet
which will be an elaborate affair. Be
sides speeches from the guests OF
honor the following members of the
local order will respond to toasts: E.
w. McManus, e. q. Hawkes., F. M. Bal
linger. DR.. r. G. Sinotte, Dr. Fred G.
Smith, DR.. Bruce L. Gilfillan. Ed G.
Vaughan, A. L. Laubersheimer and 9th
ers. Songs by the local members, and
music by an instrumental quartettte
will also be features of the evenings
entertainment. The banquet commit
tee composed OF the following mem
bers has prepared an elaborate feast:
John G. Wellehan, Ed G. Vaughan, J
B. Harmon. Charles Hedges. J.. G.
Stadler
The national officers, Likens and
Cornell have come here for the pur.
pose of organizing campaign for new
members for the order. At present the
order boasts 371 members in good
standing, but it is expected that this
number will be greatly exceeded by
the time the campaign has been CON
Guided. Likens will remain in the city
for only a day or two but Cornell will
remain here for about two months and
will personally direct the new member
shin compaiop
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
5S;|l||[[!::1 :
Married In Hann,pa,,

Miss Tina Ransford and Mr.. Samuel
Small were married at Hannibal by
Rev. Eli Of the Presbyterian church
Saturday afternoon, the news being re.
ceived by Mrs. Small's aunt here to-
day. Mrs. Small was Memphis girl
but had been living here for the last
three or four years. Mr.. Small is en-
ployed by the Stone & Webster Com.
pany and is stationed at Hull, where
the young couple will make their home
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
Ewers-conroy.

Robert ]. Ewers, son of Mrs. Anna
Ewers, of No, 1903 Bank street, and
Miss Beatrice c. Conroy, daughter OF
Mrs. Mary Conroy, No. T22 South Sew
enth street, were married this morn
ing at 8 o'clock at the home Of the
tride's sister, Mrs. H. C. Naser of
Advance, Mo-, Rev. Father Joseph
Boncamp officiating. in st. Joseph's
church After visit in st. Louis. the
newly married couple will return to
this city and will be at home after
November at No. 1905 Bank street.
Their many Keokuk friends will be
glad to extend congratulations.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
civic League Meeting.

The Civic League will hold It's regu-
lar monthly meeting in the Y. w. G.
A. building on Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock. The routine business will
be transacted and DR.. A. b. Hughes,
who represented this city at the con-
ference of School Hygiene held in
New York few weeks ago, will speak
on Echoes Of the Conference The
hostesses for the day are Miss
Elizabeth Collier, Mrs. J. o. Boyd, Mrs
10. S. Stanbro and Mrs. Grace G.
Brownell Tea will be served in the
club room following the program. A
large attendance Is expected.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
Gard Party.

A card party was given last evening
by Miss Clara Barnesconi at her home
BIT Bank street in honor of Mrs. Harry
Culkin of this city and Miss Amalie
vogt Of Gleidorf, Germany. Miss Vogt
is niece of F. A. Koechling and re-
turned with him recently from Ger.
many. She will remain in the city the
greater part of the winter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
civic League Meeting.

The Civic League will held its reg
ular monthly meeting in the Y. w. G.
A. building on Saturday afternoon at
3 o'clock. The routine business will
be transacted and DR. A. B. Hughes
who represented the city ct the ma
tional congress of school hygiene,
will speak. The speakers at this con-
gress were men and women OF inter
national fame and DR.. Hughes will
tell some Of the things learned there.
Miss Elizabeth Collier, Mrs. Fdgar
Cochran, Mrs. ]. o, Boyd and Mrs.
Theodore Craig will be hpstesses -or
the day. Tea will served in the
club room
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
Ayres e Chapman
Jeuelers .SiiUersm1fhs
Christmas Diamonds

Awes & Chapman announce the completion Of their
Christmas line OF Diamonds in rings and IN jewelry
Of every description. The line now abounds in
clever ideas in fine Platinum, in s carat gold and
z carat gold The markets have been diligently
searched for the unusual and many OF the most at
tractive pieces have been executed in own work
shop. Exclusive designs and very unusual values
will attract YOU lreslstbly.
We will gladly lay aside your purchases until
Christmas
Platinum diamond mounted scarf
is X and platinum diamond Laveers $3.50 to $4,000
18 gold aveers all hand made gold lace S12 30 to $40
Diamond solitaire rings $500 to $4,000
IA diamond monnted Tayelliers $1,000 to 5000
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
LADIES AUXILIARY
GET TOGETHER" CLUB
Suggestion Made That Ladies Also
Hold Luncheon Meetings to
Discuss Civic Questions.

It has been suggested that when
Keol1uk gets her "get-together'' din
ner movement started that it will be
pertinent time to start women's
luncheon or dinner movement when
the ladies' can discuss civic matters.
Such method is being adopted in
many of the cities and the work per-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

"A foot race was held this morn
ing between two members of the FIRE
department to settle bet of whether
or not a man could walk to the West
+. department from the Sixth street
department inside of thirty minutes.
George Dunlap and Nelson Burroughs
were the entrants. T$y made the
distance of two miles in twenty-three
minutes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
Board Of Managers Session.

This afternoon at o'clock the
board of management held its m ct
ing. The board of management con-
sists Of the state officers and the
regents O; the local chapters Of the
state.
This evening the formal reception
will be held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A. Collier and promises to be
very brilliant social function. Three
hundred guests will be entertained a
part OF whom are Keokuk people. The
guests will be received by Mrs. Co
lier, the national and state officers,
Miss Walker. the chapter regent Mrs.
H. /. Sawyer and few others. The
committee of the local chapter which
has planned the details of the re2ep-
ton is Mrs. W. G. Blood, Mrs. A. G.
Decker, Mrs. R. NJ Lapsley, Mrs. H
Boyden Blood and Mrs. ]. F. Elder.
The conference proper opens to.
morrow morning at half past nine
! o'clock.
The conference pages will be Miss
Lucy Elder, Miss Grace stIickler
Miss Katherine Sage and Miss Eliza
/ beth Board.
! The Keokuk chapter is very proud
to have in its membership real
grand daughter OF the Revolution
Mrs. belinda A. Cowley who Ives on
/ Timea street. and is more than 81
years old is granddaughter OF
| Moses Hall, who was first Eeuten
ant in the Revolutionary war. MS
Cowley win be introduced to the con
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR SALN-Oak and gum office par
titions, fine condition, exceptional
reduction. Hydraulic Engrg. Co. of Me,
Keokuk. Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

WANTED lin Keokuk by Nov. I, by
young married colored man. sober,
reliable, honest. neat, clean and indus
trious, position as tanitor. porter or
coachman. or would consider other
work. Inquire at Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Young man, must be over
sixteen, to learn stereotyping trade.
Steady position for steady man. Call
at The Gate City office and inquire for
foreman press rooms.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
ference with others if there are any

ference with others If there are any
OF like distinction
All arrangements have been com
pleted for the unveiling of the Chief
Keckuk statue tomorrow afternoon
at three o'clock at Rand park. There
will be great many visitors In the
city to attend the unyeiling and listen
to the addresses. A general invita-
ton is extended to the public to at,
tend the unwilling.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

WANTED--Men to learn the barber
trade. Thousands have become
successful shop owners by our sys-
tenn and send to us for BARRIERS. Pre-
pare now. Wages while learning.
Catalogue mailed free. Moler Barber
College, St Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
Married Last Niqht.

j. s. Wilson of this city, and Eliza
beth Cannon of Alexandria. Mo-, were
married last night at the Lutheran
parsonage. by Rev Engel pastor. Mr..
Wilson is telegraph operator here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

WANTED Position by young man. In
side preferred Address w this
office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR RENT-one room, sleeping 40
commodation for two gentlemen, all
modern. furnace heat. 115 North 7th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

cluded almost the same territory that
is In Lee county and has forwarded II
to the Iowa State Historical Society.
photographs and plates will be made
OF the map to be used in the pubiiea-
ton of the historical society ana rec
ords will be kept Of 1t. The original
man will be returned to Mr.. Smith.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
LOST.
LOST five dollar bills. Return one
to S01k Main street Mike Foley.
FOUND.
FoUND-Draftsman compassA On Blon-
deau street. Owner phone 638 be-
tween 7 a. m. and 6 m.

on the program Wednesday when the
tablet is dedicated In Rand park
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR sALE-All kinds and sizes OF
window sash for building or hot beds
Glass" Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR SALE Thoroughbred pointer
pup, six months old, registered and
not gun shy. Address s. s. care Gate
City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR RUNT-Desirable offlces, second
floor. Ayres building; steam heat,
remodeled to suit tenant.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
|D.A.R. DELEGATES
| ARRIVE TO-DAY
First Session Of Three Day Confer
ence Opens Today With SEES
| zion Of Board Of
Managers.
MET BY A COMMITTEE
Visitors Are Being Entertained in
Many keokuk Homes-Monu-
| ment Dedication
Tomorrow.
MET BY A COMMITTEE

Delegates to the state D. A. r. con
ference began arriving last night and
every train today has brought Daugh-
tiers to the city. All trains have
been met by committee of which
Miss Anne B. Davis is chairman. The
guests were taken by automobiles TO
they. W. G. A. building where they
are met by the entertainment comm t
tee Miss Elizabeth Dunlap, Mrs. w.
G. Blood and Mrs. Harrie Collins
and assigned to their hcstessas. Mrs.
Eugene S. Baker is entertaining Mrs.
William Cumming Story, the presl-
dent general, Mrs. Hazen |. Sawyer,
regent of the local chapter is enter.
tanning Mrs. H. r. Howell the state
regent, Miss Harriet Lake the v CO
president of the national society and
number OF state officers. Mrs. D. A.
Collier chairman of the monument
committee is entertaining Miss Nellie
v. Walker and dorado Taft John Keo-
kuk is expected in the city tomorrow
morning. Mr.. A. D. Dunlap will take
him to see the dam an dgreat power
plant and to other points of interest
in the city.
While all the local D. A. RS, are
entertaining delegates they are being
assisted by the following ladies who
are not members Of the chapter:
Mrs. c. NJ. Rich, Mrs. Eugene Baker,
Miss Elizabeth Collier, Mrs. John w.
Hobbs, Mrs. w N. Sage, Mrs. A. q.
Matless, Mrs Leonard Matless, Miss
Eta Ayres, Miss Smythe, Mrs. d. r.
Miller, Miss Martha Baldwin, Mrs.
Asaph Buck, Miss Anetta Browneli,
Mrs. Ira w. Wills, Mrs. H. 3. Rat
cliff, Mrs. Wells M. Irwin. Mrs. D. B.
Hamill, Mrs. Geo. F. Jenkins and
Mrs. Rowland.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

WANTED Six room modern house,
close in. State terms and location.
Address A, this ot1ice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR SALE-A1l kinds OF assorted sec
ond hand lumber, all lengths and
widths. Lumber Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR SALD so dining room chairs. 8
dining tables, hard coal base burner,
8 bed room suits. Call from 2 to 4 p.
m. 616 High st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

WANTED Three or four UNFINISHED
rooms or small house. Address w. G,
this office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR RENT-Two comfortable rooma
in strictly modern home. with board.
Gentlemen preferred. Call at 7v6 High
street. Phone 775-black.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
FOR SALE.

FOR SALD-American Adding Ma
chine. Address Machine" this Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Store room. Apply 42l
North 18th street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

FOR SALH-A Wellington typewriter
in good condition. Inquire Of Lutz 6
Stahl.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21
FURNISHES MAP OF
HAI.F-BREED TRACT
Photographs to be Made to be Kept in
the Records of the Iowa His
torloaI Society,"

Ralph B. Smith has finished a map
y the old half-breed tract which In
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-10-21

--fssad The Daily Gate City,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-08
A Fight Against a
Higher Freight
Rate.

edge courage and mastery marshang argument will serve
to win Atlanta will keep the lower rate
In the Atlanta Freight Bureau the merchants manu-
facturers of the city have Waterman tower which
they themselves hardly know how to appreciate the full
few years an increase of tenth of pound in
the freight shoes would have passed almost True
the shoe dealers and makers would have about It, They
would have voiced their disgust to their friends would
have ended the matter.
Nowadays such an advance IN rates is accepted cha
lenge The Freight Bureau takes the gage battle The
easonabne unreasonabeness of the studied This
easy task Geography topography and may
ter into the situation.
At the end the arguments lined up powerful brief
and the fight pushed through nsh-usualy victory
Before of intricate freight rate tables looking for
all the world like table of ogarthms the average stands
awestcen The railroads had this advantage times of old
Now the business men of the city retain expert like
y Moore who knows about freight than most
railroad men The formidable tables c. to him They
can't beuddle beog him with figures So he WHISKY fur
nishng the solid basis upon which Atlanta arguments must
rest.
the Atlanta Freight takes up cudgels against the
railroads it is for good cause.
SO predict that Atlanta will keep the 95cent rate m
shoes just as has saved Enthusiastically mlons-in freight
oils IN the past few years by fighting the railroads their
own Beaponss
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-08
Nelson's Last Fight

A little dwarf Of man, Nelson
made even his puny stature serve
him When passing over the quay
at Yarmouth to take command OF
the ship to which he had been
appointed, he overheard some one
sneeriuEly remark, why make
that little fellow a captain" And
the sneer stuck TO him as long as
he lived. Little fellow" he an
swered, this little fellow viii be
the biggest man in the Kings
navy" II was the memory Of
that sheer that helped to make
him the most masterful sea fight
er in British history
Nelson was noted for his I'm
failing promptness. When at the
very height Of his fame, with the
iaurels thick about him, he was
asked by an ardent admlrer how
he accounted for his great sue
cess, and the instant reply was.
Il am always quarter OF an
hour ahead Of time" He never
forgot that in war position is half
the battle d
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-08
By WINIFRED BLACK

window pane" 1t tinkles on the
roof to-day. the rain, it signs
against the window pane, and the
sturdy little naples that stand
close to the window bow their
heads and are grateful for the
benediction of the clouds.
Falling down, falling DOWN
does it fall upon you somewhere,
little boy, now grown tailor are
you housed and comforted from
the wet and chill? Do you ride
In state in a ranchman's carriage
and laugh at the discomfort of
the storm or do you trudge afoot,
humbly to some humble home?
Happy is it?
, I hope so. and are there little
brown headed types to climb into
your arms and beg you to sing to
them about the rain and the mus
sic of -gone-dear little boy,
gone with the crowding years
vet it never rains here Ia the
quiet village. but l think of you
and wonder where you wander
and II you have forgotten how to
sing:
Hear the music of the rain
"oH the root and totHdotc pane"
I hope the world has used you
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-08
The Fourth Dimension

sition; it is useless" etc. Then,
inevitably, I took down the books
again, to be the recipient Of hap
Ply hours.
The trouble is, the true nature
OF space has not been discovered.
Space may be curved; and vast
additions to Euclid's geometry
may be made in its study. These
draw the investigator, as a mag
net draws steel; they lure and
lead by intense and fascinating
force All mathematician feel
this mind power, all are aware
that there are realms still beyond
the highest flights yet reached.
And these realms supernal are
proof that mind now phasing as
human has latent infinite powers.
The fourth dimension is in
hyperspaCe geometry and the
study is already taxing to present
limits the fifty human beings now
living. they, the fortunate ones.
possessing the power to really
think No, the monetary prob
lem, the commercial value of d.
mension four, IL in the midst Of
gloom. nothing in It