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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23
Peoria Grain.

PEORIA. H., Sept -corn-Mar-
ket Ac higher. No. white, 75%c;
No. 4 white, 75Ac; No. 2 yellow. No.
8 yellow, 751ac
oats-Market nc lower. No.
white, 321sc; No. white. 42c; No. =
white, 41kc; standard, 42Ac.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23
Good Kinder.

In some sections kindlings are very
hard TO secure, owing to lack of
timber of all kinds. An inexpensive
kinder may be made as follows: Take
to one pound of resin three ounces of
,allow, and while still hot after melt
ing mix with fine sawdust. straw or
any inflammable material and mold in
small pieces about one inch square.
One pair will start a fire In the stove.
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&. H. s. club.

The "T. s. H. club was entertained
last evening from four till six O'Clock
by Margaret Montgomery at he1
home, 923 Bank street, the occasion
being her birthday. A three course
luncheon was served, covers being
laid for twelve. Those present were
Gertrude and Margaret Rovane, Gen
evieve Ewers, Mary, Florence Nc
Namara, Margaret Devine. Marie Muir
rhy. Halle Mcpherson. Ruth Ward
Margaret Sargent, Evelyn Finegan
and Anna Joyce.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23
II Was "A. Massacre.

VIENNA, Sept. 2S.The, Albanian
version of the trouble on the SeryiiaRe
border today was that the fierce fight
ing" was nothing but massacre. The
Servians, they said, killed ITO peace
full Albanian farmers who crossed the
border in search of employment. They
also burned several Albanian villages
and slaughtered the families of the
notables, men, women and children.
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SERVIANS KILLED
PEACEFUL ALBANIANs
Fierce Fighting Was Nothing But a
Massacre Of People Looking
for Work.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
BELGRADE, Sept. 23.-Despatches
given out at the Servian war Office to-
day said 200 Albanians were killed,
when several thousand Albanian
mountaineers attempted TO enter this
country. Fierce fighting continued to-
day along the frontier from Pidra to
Demako and heavy Servian reinforce
ments are on their way.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23
STRAIGHT From thu Hart

"Lo'd, Miss May" said the old
darby to the young lady of the house
the morning after her contingent
ball, you sho' did look sweet las
night. N.Y. hardly knowed you.
Dey WASH a thing about you dat
looked natchel."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23
John Adams' Treatment for Cole

In letter dated May ~. 1774 John
Adams wrote to his wife: my cold
is the most obstinate and threatening
ever had in my life. However, ]
am unwearied in my endeavors to
subdue 1t and have the pleasure to
think | have had some success.
rise at 5, walk three miles, keep the
air all day, and walk again in the
afternoon"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23

POSITION wANTED-Gentle Of
good habits and education desires
and sort of clerical work for morn
ings only. Best references furnished.
Address F., Gate City.
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Ladies', AID Society.

The Ladies' Aid society of the
Swedish Lutheran church VIII be en-
tertained next Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. William Peterson,
1903 William street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23
Hippodrome Presents Good Bill.


The Hfppodrome theatre this year
has been steadily increasing in popu-
larity with the people who attend
shows. The management has been
bringing to this city the best vaude-
Vile acts that they could obtain and
their Judgment has been attested to by
the crowds that attend this popular
playhouse. every night The bill shown
tonight is no exception to the rule as
an inspection of It will show.
Carrigan and Carrigan, the rifle ex-
perts, have been pleasing audiences
all over the country Jere Sanford,
"the chore boy Is very entertain
ing yodler, and there will be very few
who will not pronounce him one of
the best.
Clinton and Rogers offer an extra
ordinary attraction In their singing
and dancing act The Five Juggling
Normans offer specially Of the very
best variety. The newest photoplays
are shown in addition to the regular
vaudeville acts. The present bill runs
tonight and tomorrow night. -Adver-
tisement.
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$;}l@!:EgZ!
S~----'-.S ~ z q
Hold Social Meetlna.

The ladies' society of the Methodist
Protestant church held social meet
ing this afternoon in the church par
lors. Refreshments were served and
the afternoon passed very pleasantly.
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FOR SAI4E-Modern home, full lot,
one block from st. Peters Catholic
church and parish school. Price $4,000.
An ideal place to live. Address A. B.
c., this Office.
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fathers business. don't believe he
ever was insane. He will never dl-
vorce me. either. because he still loves
me. know that because he still
writes to me. I-know rhe-is willing to
support me but his family prevents
him from doing so. I plan to leave
for Cincinnati this week. There l in
tend to buy everything / need and
charge 1t to Harry. will not return
to the stage II win the suit"
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Entertained all RrIdae.

Mrs. 3. Carroll Taber, S04 Grand
avenue. entertained at bridge this
AFTERNOON. Mrs. John Seymour of New
Orleans, was an out of town guest
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impressive Ceremony Tonight.

The feature Of the evening meeting
Will be the comforting of the Rebekah
degree by the Irma degree staff of
Quincy, III. 1t is expected to be a
very impressive ceremony as the Irma
degree staff is said to be one of the
best in the state of Illinois About
twenty-six persons will take part in
the ceremony, most of whom have
come here from Quincy for that pur-
pose, The captain of the staff is A.
A. simons of Quincy. The remainder
of the evening will be occupied by ad-
dresses from Fife l.. Butcher of Des
Moines, and Allie Scott of Montrose
and a reading by Mrs. James Camp
bell, together with music by the ladies'
ouartette and the closing remarks by
S. F. Matheney, assembly secretary,
of this city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23

WANTED-Men to learn the barber
trade, Thousands have become sue
cessful shop owners by our system
and send to US for BARRIERS. Prepare
now. Wages while learning. Moler
Barber College, st. Louis, Mo. Cata-
logue mailed free.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23

FOR sALE-Fulton baby buggy. Tele-
phone evenings or mornings. Red
$50.
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FOR SALE-New sewing machine for
sale. Good reasons for selling.
Telephone Red-1423.
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Number Of Visitors.

There are number of visitors pres
ent from Illinois and some from as
far as the state of Washington. The
state president, vice-president, and
state secretary are all attending the
meeting.
The afternoon session will be taken
up by both business and entertain
ment. Ceremonies will be conducted
by the lodges from Montrose, Fort
Madison, Weaver, and Keokuk. Papers
will be read by Mrs. Hattie Robb Of
Fort Madison and by Mrs. Mary e
Housley Of Peoria, III. instrumental
music by Mrs. Roscoe Lowe and 8
vocal solo by Mrs. w K. DOUGH O
Keokuk. will be the entertainment,
features of the afternoon. The cleo
ton of officers, the report of the fin
ance committee, and the selection OF
the place for the next convention viii
also take place this afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23

WANTED Position by chef cook o.
B. Albert 1919 Palean. Phone Black
eos.
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WANTED-To buy, furniture, stoves.
clothing and shoes. Gibson's sec
ond hand store. GIG Main street.
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FOR SALE Columbus phaeton and
single harness. Mrs. NJ. B. Inger-
soil, ITO North Seventh street
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WANTED.
WANTED = Railway mai; clerks

WANTED-To buy hunting dog, to
5 years old Must be broke and
good dog. Address l.. E. D., Gate City
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FOR RENT-One modern front room
for three gentlemen. 706 High
Phone 775-black
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FoR RENT.

FOR RENT-No. 22o North Fourth,
thirteen rooms, thoroughly modern
house with floor coverings. John
Tumelty.
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FOR SALE-A new five room house,
s16bo0o. j. A. Roberts, 420 Main
street.
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FOR SALE-Young driving horse;
also buggy and harness. Will sell
horse alone. Call at Leisy Brewing
Co.'S Office or phone 81
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23

WANTBD-Night operator, good pay
to right party. Mississippi Valley
Telephone Co.. Hamilton, Ill
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FOR RENT-Three furnished rooms.
Call 1912 High street
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FOR SALE-Iron bed, springs and
mattress, oak dresser, writing desk,
medicine cabinet, hall mirror, cur
tains, pictures. tubs, work tables, bed
dings. No. 600 North Tenth street.
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FOR SALE Banner Windsor heater,
good as new. Cheap. Burn hard
coal, soft or coke. Phone 917-Black.
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FOR RENT-Large modern house,
close in. Phone Red-12S8.
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The Want Column

heat and every convenience. John
| Tumelty.
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE Durham COW giving 4
gallon of milk daily, inquire Mrs.
M. Heevner, 521 B street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23

FOR SALE-Good work horse weighs
1,4o0 lbs. Gibson, GIG Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-23

WANTED-Young man preferably
high school graduate for two months
work with engineering party. Call at
Water Power office, Third and John
son, Wednesday morning, 1880.
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WANTED-A coat maker at Whats
HOS Main.
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LOST.

LOST Childs low shoe, between
Eighth and Main and Twelfth and
Leighton. Return to 2oS Main street.
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WANTED-Girl for chocolate dipping
at Oak Hall Candy store, corner
Fourth and Main.
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WANTED or room modern house
by November 1. Address IA L."
this office.
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FOR RENT-Two furnished modern
rooms. 926 Morgan. Phone No.
1186-B.
The Washington herald., 1913-04-20

(, Thursday evening last Salem Lodge.
No %, located at Anacostia, d. c., re-
| ceived a fraternal visit from the grand
master and Grand Lodge officers. The
visitation was well attended. and, fol-
lowing the examination of the officers
and records, which proved very credit
| able, Grand Herald Dr. L. s. Savage
delivered an address upon the part of
the Grand Lodge officers, after which
Grand Master Thompson and Deputy
Grand Master F. E. Rapp entertained
the lodge with "reminiscences and stories.
Serving of refreshments closed the even
ing's entertainment.
The grand secretary regrets to an
nounce the death, by accident, of Past
Grand Herman Kahlert, of Harmony
Lodge, No. 9, and past chief patriarch
of Magenenu Encampment, No. 4, Broth
er kahlert, although well along in years,
was regular attendant of both lodge
and encampment, and his loss will be
greatly felt in both branches of the or
der. The funeral will be under the
services of the Odd Fellows today at
p. m: interment in Congressional
Cemetery.
Tomorrow evening the grand master, E.
D. Thompson, and officers will pay his
home Rebekah lodge, Ruth No. 2, fra
ternal visit, the last of the spring series
of visitations. Said lodge Is also the
home lodge of Deputy Grand Master
Frank E. Rapp. and it is reported that
the entertainment committee is preparing
for a hearty welcome for the grand Of
ficers. All members of the Rebekah
branch of the order are cordially in
vited to be present.
Last Wednesday Martha Washington
Rebekah Lodge No. held a very inter-
The Washington herald., 1913-04-20
ODD FELLOWS CALENDAR.

esting and well attended meeting. APP
plications for membership were received.
and the Rebekh degree was conferred by
the newly organized degree staff, under
the direction of Past Noble Grand Mrs.
olga M Rogers, in a most creditable
manner. 1t is reported that commencing
with next month, this lodge will meet
Friday night in Odd Fellows Hall, sew
enth Street Northwest.
Harmony Lodge held an interesting ses
sion last Wednesday evening. The second
degree was conferred and an application
for membership was received. Prepara-
tons We're also completed for the open
social meeting, to be held Wednesday,
April 80.
Next Wednesday evening Canton Wash
ington, No. /, P. M, will hold the next
to last of their series of assembly dances
In Odd Fellows Hail. The dances have
become very popular and well attended.
invitation cards can be procured from
Grand Secretary W. E. Clamp.
The session Of Columbia Lodge, No
10, I. o. o. F., last Thursday night was
particularly interesting to the members
present, In that it marked the reappear-
ance at lodge meetings of it's capable
degree director, j. Edward Fowler, who
because OF the serious illness of his
eldest son. covering a period of four
months, was unable to take his usual
active part in the lodge affairs. His
feliow-members rejoice with him that
MS son mas been restored to health, and
that he can again take an active interest
in degree work. The first degree was
conferred On one candidate, and there
are two candidates due for the second
degree next Thursday night. The lodge
also elected brother to membership on
a dismissal certificate.
The Washington herald., 1913-04-20
GATHERING OF CLANS" HERE,
Delegates of Local MacLennan Scots
VIII Urge Capital.

At the last meeting of Clan Mac
Lehman. No. 90, Order of Scottish
Clans, Alexander C. MacLennan, past
chief of the local clan, was elected dele
gate 10 the annual convention of the
Royal Clan, to be held during the latter
part Of August in Philadelphia. Alexan-
der Robertson, the acting secretary, was
elected alternate.
Mr.. MacLennan was instructed by the
clan to make preliminary inquiries upon
arrival in Philadelphia as to the chance
of obtaining the next annual convention
for Washington. If he fines sufficient
sentiment in favor of the Capital he has
been authorized to issue formal invita-
ton to the Royal Clan to hold it's next
annual meeting here.
A progressive euchre party will be
given by Clan MacLennan next Wednes-
day night in the lodge rooms at Fifth
and G Streets Northwest. Ladies will
be present and refreshments served
There will be several valuable prizes,
Playing win begin at 9 O'Clock.
The Washington herald., 1913-04-20

April 2l-Union. No. II. Covenant No. Is. and
Lansdon No. IS, business; Beacon. No. Is. degree.
April 2-washington, No. s. Golden Rule. No.
q. and Amity. No. 2. business
Federal City, No. So degree: Friendship. No. Il
4 business
April 2a-Columbia, No. 10, Degree; Excelsior.
No. II. and Salem, No. .. business.
April @ICentral No. l, degree; Metropolis. No.
l6 and Phoenix. No. 9. business.
ENCAMPMENTS.
| April 2s-FIed d. Stuart, No. 7, social session.
REBEKAH LODGE.
April A-Ruth No. q grand visitation; Naomi.
No. l. business.
April 5-Dorcas, No. 4 degree
PATRIARCHS MILITANT
Aril S-Canton Washington, No. I, drill and
social.
Monday evening Grand Master Z. ID.
Thompson and his officers paid Cove
nant Lodge, No. 10, fraternal visit. The
attendance was excellent, there being
present several visitors from other juris-
dictions. The reports Of the grand secre-
tary and grand treasurer tended to
show an improvement of the lodges
financial condition, and that numerically
the lodge was holding its own. The ad-
dress of the evening was delivered by
Grand Warden William J. Rich. At the
close of the official part of the visit
refreshments were served
On Tuesday evening last a large COM
mittee, headed by Grand Representative
w. w. MILAN. paid Past Grand ]. F.
Prospect and his wife visit the occasion
being the celebration of the fiftieth an
niversary of their marriage. On behalf
of the lodge Brother MILAN presented
the couple with twenty-five dollars in
gold as token of their appreciation of
Brother Prosperi's long service as a
member of the lodge.
The Washington herald., 1913-04-20
WITH THE SECRET AND FRATERNAL SOCIETIES


Anil H-National Tent Old MAnDnic Temple
o strs,ts xn.cest. TENT .no nam sn
Anacostia; Alexandra Tent, Odd Fellows Hall
Alexandria. Official visit from the State deputy 81
! pfeme commander
April 2-Brightwood Tent. Maccabee Hall. Bright
| wood.
| April a-Distdct Tent. Marinen' Temple. foot o
1 Seventh Street.
Last Monday night the joint socia
| meeting of National Tent, National Hive
and Independence Hive was held in OLD
Masonic Temple. and was pronounced
| success.
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman of the joint committee
| Mr.. John Camden Gall, who, after a
brief speech. explaining the purposes OF
the union meeting. introduced Mr.. /. C.
Pifer the commander of National Tent
who made an address of welcome to Ma.
I tional Hive, which was responded to by
Miss Clara Norton, commander Of Ma
tional Hive. Following was a vocal solo
by Miss Malinda Adams, accompanied by
Miss Palmer.
The chairman then introduced Pas,
behalf of National Tent, made very
appropriate address of welcome to the
ladies of Independence Hive. which was
responded TO in the most happy way by
Miss Edna Mcintosh. commander of In
dependence Hive. Master Thomas Hop
wood rendered vocal solo, accompa-
MED by Miss Hopwood.
The chairman introduced Mrs Melva
]. Caswell. State commander for District
OF Columbia, Maryland, and Delaware.
who addressed the large audience in a
most pleasing way. upon the benefits ac-
cruing by membership in the L. o. T. NJ,
xx-h ic, xzyixI
tention by the large audience.
Mrs. Brink rendered a vocal solo.
which was roundly applauded. following
which State Deputy Supreme Command
err D. w. Gall. of the District of Co
lumbia and Virginia, was introduced and
gave Illustrations Of the numerous in
stances in his personal management.
where membership in the association had
been Of untold blessings to the members
and their families, both during life and
to the family after the death of the
member, and in many instances. had
kept want from the door Following Mr.
Calls talk. Mrs Haddeshell rendered a
piano solo. which was followed by some
humorous recitations, which enlivened
the occasion.
Refreshments were served by the ladies
to all present. after which dancing was
INDUCED in. by such as cared for that
kind of amusement. while others formed
closer friendship relations.
This is the first of what Is planned to
be new era in the social side of the
life from membership in these two Or
CARNATIONS in this city.
Tuesday, State Deputy D. w. Gall
went to Richmond and Newport News
TO look after the local orders in those
two cities which needed his attention.
Charlottesville Tent has organized a
baseball team under the management of
L. n. Roetting, which is going to show
the Maccabee tents in the State that the
Maccabees in the university town OF the
State can do in playing ball as we'll as
adding new members. This tent hopes
by the first of May to be the largest
tent in the State OF Virginia.
Metropolitan Tent. OF this city, on last
Thursday night initiated one new MEM
Der, which is giving the tent an increase
for the year. This tent meets the first
Thursday nights in Pythian Temple.
The Washington herald., 1913-04-20


the. lodge and cherished as one of its
most valuable possessions.
Grand Chancellor Claude H. Woodward
who has been confined to his home for
some time with a severe attack Of erysip-
elias, Is again able to attend to his Of
flee work.
Friendship Temple. No. .. Pythian Sis.
tiers, wishes to extend their gratitude to
all it's friends who contributed to the
magnificent success Of the entertainment
and dance given at Pytfian Temple last
week.
The publicity committee of the Grand
Lodge of this domain Is endeavoring to
cover the field OF news as extensively
as their opportunities will permit. and
will esteen- IL favor II each lodge will
delegate one OF it's members to give spe-
cial attention to this feature and supply
them each week with such items as will
be of interest to their own members or
the membership at large. which other
wise might be overlooked.
This Is expected to be notable year
in the domain and it Is the desire of the
committee to keep all Pythians well in
formed as to what is happening. News
can be left at Grand Lodge head
quarters. or handed to s. NJ Pearson.
chairman, of Syracusians Lodge, No. 10,
F. Fl. Helick. of Myrtle Lodge. No. g.
or w. B. Hardy. of Amarenth Lodge,
No. q. committee.
The inaugural visitation of the coming
year at Myrtle Lodge, No. %. 316 Penn
sylvania Avenue Southeast. on last Tues
day evening. marked the awakening of
new era in Pythian interest and cen
thusiasm," the latter spelled with a CAPT.
tai 'E." This word together with the
slogan. zone million members by 1914" is
to be the battle cry for the order for the
coming year. and IL the large and en-
thusiastic attendance present on this oc-
casion can be taken as a criterion. the
domain bids fair to fulfill the desires Of
Supreme Chancellor Thomas J. CARING
All of the Grand Lodge officers were
present with the exception of Grand
Outer Guard Richard Sebastian, who was
excused owing to the fact that his wife
was seriously i'll, from the effects of
surgical operation. and many regrets
were expressed at his absence, and hopes
for the speedy recovery of his wife.
OF the eighteen lodges in this domain.
all but two were represented by large
Baumann, Carter. Bynum. Day, Gasson.
Kahlert, Yost, and Haley were present,
as was also a large representation from
both companies of the military depart
ment. under the command Of Col T. E.
Landon.
The castle hall was beautifully deco
rated for the occasion. and was filled to
overlooking with enthusiastic Pythians.
Past Supreme Chancellor Edward Dunn.
or as he is generally addSessed, Maj.
Dunn. whois dearly beloved by every
Pythian. received great ovation when
he entered the hall
Enthusiastic addresses were delivered
by Representative Russell OF Missouri.
Past Grand Chancellor John Philip
Meakin of Utah, and others. Testimo-
malls of esteem were presented on behalf
of Myrtle Lodge to Representative Rus
sell by 8. A. Murdeck to Past Grand
Chancellor Meakin by Grand Vice Chan
cellor Mark Stearman, and to the grand
chancellor by Past Grand Chancellor
Meakin.
There were present fifteen representa-
tives of lodges from other domains whose
presence was especially pleasing to the