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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1913-01-31
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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1913-01-31
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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1913-01-31

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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1913-01-31

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
WILL KEEP oJEDA
FROM ESCAPING
Drawn Their Lines closeg
About Him.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
NACO, Ariz.. April Determined
to prevent General Pedro Ojeda and
his command of 300 federals from es-
Gaping into Chihuahua, 1,5oO Sonora
Maderistas drew their lines closer
about Naco, Mexico, this afternoon
and battle is imminent.
Permission OF both rebel and fed
eral leaders was granted the Can
nanea Consolidated Copper Com
pany today to move forty cars OF fuel
oil and coke from Naco. Arizona. to
Cannanea, Sonora. Bridges between
the towns are being repaired and II
is expected the smelters, closed early
this week because OF fuel shortage.
will resume operations Monday, CIV
ing employment to 1900 idle men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Monday Music Club.

The next program Of the Monday
Music club will be given week from
tomorrow instead OF tomorrow even
ing, as scheduled in the year book.
The last two programs having been
postponed on account OF illness, it has
been deemed advisable to postpone
the others SO as to leave the proper
interval between recitals. The next
club meeting viii therefore be Mon
day evening, April IA.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

and other paraphernalia peculiar to
laWbreakers, have no terrors, is the
big feature of the last half of the
week. He is the man who leaped in
to the Chicago river handcuffed ana
came out free from the bracelets.
This is real feature act and should
not be missed. Van and Pearce offer
a comedy sketch entitled, Get a Ii
cense," that is said to be full Of clev-
er lines and funny situations. George
Nagle and Company will present his
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the HIppodrome.

M tTC T'TPPOU' V'IPS'
Tonight is the last opportunity that
Keokuk theatre goers will have to see
the big bill at the Hippodrome, the en-
time bill changing at the Monday
matinee. For the first half of the
week, Manager Angel has arranged a
big feature program headed by
Woods animals, comprising troupe
of dogs and monkeys. whose tricks
and antics show marvellous amount
OF intelligence and sagacity. The
Kaufman sisters, in a novelty sing
ing and dancing act are also on this
bill and their work has won great
deal Of favorable comment from the
press of many cities. Gene and Kath.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Anniversary Celebration.

One OF the. celebrations OF the
month which promises to be social
function of more than ordinary inter
est is the celebration on April 18th Of
the nintieth anniversary of the or
ganization of Odd Fellowship The
arrangements are in the hands of an
executive committee of members of
the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

We have arranged to keep our spec
ial display of house cleaning helps in
prominence for another week. Hun
dreds OF house keepers have made
cleaning easier by doing their shop
ping while this display is on. You
can do the same because many new
helps are shown and others will sug-
gest themselves while looking it over.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
For Cleanup pay.

The committee chairmen Of the
wards of the city appointed by the
Civic league. will meet on Monday
afternoon at half past two O'Clock at
the home OF the president OF the
league. to appoint block lieutenants
to serve on cleanup day. Mrs. George
D. Rand is general chairman Of the
committee and the following serve
for the wards:
Mrs. ]. F. Elder, first ward.
Mrs. Geo. w. Ewers, second ward
Mrs. H. o. Whitney, third ward.
Mrs. VIM. Dobb. fourth ward.
Mrs. Geo. Reiner fifth ward
Mrs. Geo. 8. Merriam and Mrs. l.
Lowenstein, sixth ward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
If Women Only Knew
What a Heap Of Happiness It Would
Bring to keokuk Homes.

Bring to keokuk Homes.
Hard to do homework with an
aching back.
Brings you hours Of misery at lei
sure or at work.
II women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains often come from
weak kidneys,
,Twould save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Read what a Keokuk citizen says:
Mrs. M. Belts, 1926 High st., Keo.
knk, Iowa, says: Il can recommend
Doans Kidney Pills just as highly to-
day as | did some years ago when |
publicly endorsed them. had severe
attacks OF backache and was subject
to dizzy spells and pains in my head.
/ always felt nervous and languid and
was unable to sleep well. Doan's Kid
ney Pills, which I procured at Wilkin-
sou g. Co.'s Drug Store. proved their
merits by entirely relieving me-"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name -Doans-ana
take no other.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Trinity Ladies' Society.

The Ladies society of the Trinity
NJ. E. church will meet In the church
parlors on Friday afternoon. The en-
PERTAINING committee Is Mrs. ]. G..
Blake, Mrs. W. H. Bntler and Mrs. w.
o. Francis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Chapel Fund Society.

Mrs. John P. Hornish. Mrs w. w
Holmes, Mrs E. L. McCoid and Mrs
James Fulton will entertain the
Chapel Fund society on Monday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Hornish
217 Blondeau street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

Five registered pharmacists are en-
ployed in this big store and the labor
atory and equipment with which they
do their work is second to none in
the state. Next time you are in this
store ask to see this department, II
all FIVE men happen to be at work in
1t you will see sight worth while.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Missionary Tea.

Mrs. A. L. Burger and Mrs. c. NJ.
Teeters will entertain the ladies OF
the Trinity NJ E. church and their
friends at missionary tea in the Y.
w C. A. rooms on Wednesday after
noon from 2 to 5 o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

The c. w. B. NJ. will be entertained
on Tuesday afternoon at the home OF
Miss Margaret Aldrich, 1928 Blondeau
street. The ladies who will entertain
with Miss Aldrich are Mrs. B. F.
Smith, Mrs. G. W. Moseley and Mrs.
A. G. Hostetter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Local Women honored.

At the meeting Of the Iowa Pres
byterial society OF missions held In
Burlington last week two Keokuk wo-
men were elected to ONCE. Mrs. w.
G. Blood, treasurer, and Mrs. R. l..
Reid, secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Entertained at Bridge.

Mrs. j. F. Keevers entertained
company Friday afternoon at bridge
at her home, $40 North Ninth street,
in honor of Mrs. Carrie Hodge, who
will soon leave for her new home in
California.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
D. A. &. Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the d. A. r. chapter will be held at
the home OF Mrs. E. B. Newcomb.
71z Blondeau street, Saturday after
noon at o'clock. The program for
the day will consist Of two papers on
old southern homes by Miss Eliza
beth Dunlap and Mrs. Carl Kiedaisch.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Puritan Maidens Club.

The Puritan Maidens, social club
of young women, were entertained
Saturday afternoon by Miss Mabel
Hinson, 500 High street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

ryn King in character singing and pa
ano playing bill will please Keokukian
as they have the patrons of many
cities and John P. Reed is an eccen-
trio comedian. whose work is always
a feature. Latest motion pictures com
plete the bill--Adv.
Last Half of the Week.
Brindamour, the man to whom
handouts. straightjackets, leg irons
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

original comedy novelty Of stage life
How Props Butted In" Tie act mas
been warmly received all over the
circuit and will no doubt make gooa
here. Salvatore, the noted harpis'
will appear on this bill and his music
will delight lovers of the Italian III.
strument. Latest motion pictures wiz
complete the bill.-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Maecabee., Dance.

The Maccabee ladies will entertain
at a dancing party on Monday evening.
This will be the last of series of
dances given during the winter and a
large attendance is expected.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

Isn't 1t grand that we are going to
have a clean Main street this sum-
mer? There isn't a Keokuk shopper
who wouldn't say "Hurrah" with a
good deal of feeling.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Eiks' Dance.

The Elks will give a dancing party
at their hall on Thursday evening,
April 10.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

1t certainly looks good to see them
moving along SO much faster now
with the new hotel. The electric
sign on top OF the new hotel will be
visible from the foot of Main street
as we'll as from all points on the river
opposite the city and from miles over
into Hancock county.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Congregational L aides.

Mrs. William Logan, e25 Grand
avenue, will entertain the ladies Of
the Congregational church on Friday
afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Rebekahs to Make Trip.

The degree STAFF and number OF
other Rebekahs will go to Canton,
Mo-, tomorrow to initiate number
.of candidates for the lodge in that
place. They will leave here in the
afternoon and a lively entertainment
has been provided for them IN Canton
beginning with a six o'clock dinner
and continuing throughout the even
ing.
The degree team is composed OF the
following ladies': Mrs. Lot Sample,
Mrs. Russell, Mrs. PRAISE, Miss Hous-
ley, Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Broessel, Mrs.
Perdew, Miss Rabe. Mrs. Hummer,
Mrs. Boiler, Mrs. Hartley Mrs. Mer-
RAM, Mrs. H. Dimond, Mrs. Arm
strong. Misses Matheney, Mrs. Kun
mer, Mrs. Ackley, Mrs. Immegart,
Mrs. MILESTONE, Miss Madeline Vol
lers, Mrs. Burger, Mrs. Chas. Dimond,
Miss Alma Bierman, Miss Emma
Franks and chaplain. ]. @. Wallhouse.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
Keokuk LADY,. sister wed..

NSONuk LdOy ot6tcV WeuS.
Wednesday OF last week in Hamil-
ton was celebrated the marriage OF
Miss Sylvia Eldena Gibson and Orion
Kent Denton The bride is the sister
OF Mrs John B. How'd OF Keokuk and
has many friends In this city Both
she and her husband have been prom
inent residents of the neighboring
Illinois city all OF their lives and are
popular In the younger social set of
that place. The groom has been en-
ployed by the Hydraulic Engineering
company for some time and holds a
responsible position with the con-
struction concern.
Announcements received in Keokuk
by relatives and number OF friends
OF the happy couple state that they
will be at home after Thursday, April
10.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

Read The Daily Gate City i0f
sporting news.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

AS usual we will have Fresh Al
iegretti candies today
Alabastine is the finest and cheap
eht wall finish in the world 1t is bet
ter than paper and cheaper and you
do 1t all yourself. Soc package.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

Why use unhandy and unsafe step
ladders and chairs to clean your walls
and ceilings when one Of our wool
brushes with long handle will allow
you to do it better from your natural
position on the floor. 75c each.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

p n No matter what your
&Sh paint needs are you can
M find here just the color
Co., and kind to best serve
that particular purpose.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
MissIonary Society.

Mrs. G. c. Johnson, SIT North Sixth
street will entertain the Womens
Missionary society OF the Congrega-
tional church on Monday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
422 Main ST.

Stove pipe paint for
Frightening up old
stove pipes and stoves
and ranges. You can
do this work yourself
at small cost and
make your whole
kitchen look different.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
a. r. z. Club.

Mrs. C. NJ. Chase, 500 North Tenth
street, will entertain the A. T. e. club
on Wednesday afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

The ThImbIe Club.
Mrs. Harold Bowlby will entertain
the Thimble club on Wednesday aft
ernoon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06
c. w. q. M. Meeting.

c. w. 3. M. Meeting.
The G. w. B. NJ. will be entertained
IN Tuesday afternoon at the home OF
Miss Margaret Aldrich, 1913 Blondeau
street. The ladies who will entertain
with Miss Aldrich are Mrs. B. F.
Smith, Mrs. G. W. Moseley and Mrs
A. G. Hostetter.
Missionary Tea.
Mrs. A. L. Burger and Mrs. c. NJ
Teeters will entertain the ladies OF
The Trinity NJ. E. church and their
friends at missionary tea in the Y
W. c. A. rooms on Wednesday after.
noon from to o'clock.
Chapel Fund Society.
Mrs. John P. Hornish, Mrs. W.. w
Holmes, Mrs. E. L. McCoid and Mrs
James Fulton will entertain the
Chapel Fund society on Monday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Hornish
III BlOnQeau street.
Entertained at Bridge.
Mrs. J. F. Keevers entertained q
company Friday afternoon at bridge
at her home, 610 North Ninth street
In honor of Mrs Carrie Hodge, who
will soon leave for her new home II
California.
Maccabees' Dance.
The Maccabee ladies will entertain
at dancing party on Monday evening
This will be the last of a series O
dances given during the winter and {
large attendance Is expected
Elks' Dance.
The Elks will give dancing part,
at their hall on Thursday evening
April 10.
Congregational Ladies'.
Mrs. William Logan, 625 Gram
avenue, will entertain the ladies o
the Congregational church on Frida,
afternoon.
Missionary Society.
Mrs. G. C. Johnson, SIT North Sixtl
street will entertain the Women
Missionary society OF the Congrega
tional church on Monday afternoon.
A. r. z. Club.
Mrs. C. NJ. Chase, 900 North Tent
street, will entertain the A. T. e. clu
on Wednesday afternoon.
The ThImbIe Club.
Mrs. Harold Bowlby will entertai
the Thimble club on Wednesday at
ernoon.
Woman's Whist Club.
Mrs. Ralph Brownell will entertai
the Woman,s Whist club on Tuesda
afternoon.
st. Johns Guild.
st. Johns Guild will hold its annui
meeting on Monday afternoon at
o'clock in the parish house.
Unitarian Woman's Alliance.
Mrs. A. ]. Dimond, 71s High stree
will entertain the Unitarian Woman
Alliance on Monday afternoon.
Ladies' Aid Society.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Firt
Baptist church will meet In the churc
parlors Friday afternoon.
The Travel Glass.
Mrs. Hazen I. Sawyer entertaine
the Travel class Saturday Afternoon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-06

Woman's Whist Club.
Mrs. Ralph Brownell will entertain
the Woman,s Whist club on Tuesday
afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
BULGARIAN DELEGATE SUDDEN.
LY LEAVES DAYS MEETING IN
ST. JAMES PALACE,
ANNOUNCES THAT ALLIES
WILL RENEW hOSTiLlTIEa
man observation-disclosures
Suddenly Broken Up But othsr Dele-
gates Expect Negotiations Will Be
Resumed When 6uIgar Recorsidsrs.

London, Jan. 1.-The meeting OF G
peace conference was interrupted
denly this afternoon by Michael N
jaroff, the Bulgarian minister In /
don. who Is acting as Bulgarian{ r.
gate, rising and leaving after ny n y
the request to the British foreiY H)f-
flee to inform the authorities thief eaat
the allies We're going to resulrf the
war. 4,
During the conference NJ. MssAaroff
had uttered a sharp protest against the
dilatory tactics of the Ottoman plen-
ipotentiaries.
NJ Madjaroff's action brought the
proceedings to a sudden standstlil
After his threatening remarks he
promptly left the council chamber In
the picture gallery Of ST. James palace
and walked to the British foreign OF
flee. His threat was not. however, tax
en- too seriously by his colleagues, who
decided to take a temporary recess
evidently expecting that he would re-
turn and that the conference would
continue
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
SQUADS or DETECTIVES 8PENoa
NEW YEARS ON DUTY IN FIFTH B
AVENUE. NEW YORK.
OPINION GAINS GROUND #
THAT MAoNATE 70 NOT THERE
Effort 70 Secure Addrsss From Mail
Proves Unavailins-Pesteffies o..
partmsnt 70 es AsIsd 20 Assist ~
Locating Oil Man Wanted a. Wih-
ness esfocs Pujo Committee.

New York. Jan. 1.-Detectives Snd
deputy sergeants-at-arms Of the hollsa
Of representatives in squads Of Isix
spent New Years day watching Iths
house OF William Rockefeller on Fifth
avenue.
The idea gained ground that Mr..
Rockefeller after all was not here. lDlt
Charles r. Ridell. sergeant-at-arms OF
the house. said that he would take no
chances but would continue the siege.
one Of the detectives was certain that
Mr.. and Mrs. Rockefeller left their res-
idence here on Sunday morning.
A maid who left the RocketeHs
house this morning and ran across tn
street to post n letter caused fiurr
among the early shift OF detective,
one Of them tried to see the addres
on the envelope but the servant wa
too quick for him. AS result o. IN.
incident. however. the postoffice au.
thorities may be asked to help fha
process servers by noting the address,
es on the Rockefeller mall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
TAjRTEENS LUCKY FOR
pRESlDENT-E WILSON

Princeton, ~ j.. Jan. The year
1918 was greeted by President Eject
Wilson as his ''lucky year. He Is al
WAYS delighted by any combination ny
division multiplication OF subtraction
that will produce this number.
"Thirtcens have always been running
thru my life in connection with sooh
fortune" he said today. The year OF
his nomination produced Is by addin"
the digits, ! 1-9-l-2.
Woodrow Wilson contains just thir-
teen letters. He was thirteen years
professor at Princeton. He was elect /
ed the thirteenth president of the UNI
vcrsity. He presided over about l."oo
students.
Even the thirty first. which is the
presidents term. begun IN March !,
produces the lucky number reversed
He will-.be the twenty eighth presl-
ent" of the country. combination
which the president elect considered
battling until 1t was pointed OUT IL
counted up just thirteen letters.
"And then there are two others. said
Governor Wilson Not only Will De
taking office in 1913 but the electoral
college meets on Jan. 13, this year.
The Wilson family planned to spend
the first day Of It's lucky year y!
home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
ENORMOUS BUSINESS STARTS
WITH INAUGURATION OF NEW
MAIL SYSTEM.
RUSH SIMILAR TO CHRISTMAS
At MANY PcsToFFIcEs
Serious Trouble to Be Encountered by
Railroads in Handling Increased Mail
Service Without Added Facilities
Many Freak Shipments Made.

Washington, Jan. 1-Americans to-
day were using for the first time their
newest institution-the parcels post.
Reports to headquarters from post
offices, large and small, thruout the
country, indicated that the newest of
government services was being ushered
into it's usefulness with heavy day
and that the facilities provided for
handling the new business would be
taxed to the capacity as the public
knowledge of it became more general
From all points came reports of
freak" shipments in the new post
They consisted of everything from
pitchforks and prunes to paving blocks
and poultry. Under the regulations
practically every class of merchandise
is mailable to parcels post. All mail
matter fourth class now goes in the
new service.
Difficulties Encountered.
It became evident to postal officials
early in the day that some difficulties
more or less serious were likely to be
encountered in the incipient stages OF
the operation of the new system. From
every city came reports that many
packages bore ordinary postage stamps
instead Of the distinctive parcels post
stamps. UrsSr t'sasaw such parcels
have TO be he'd uiSsaek o1-nroper post
age.
Notwithstanding that it was hol-
iday the amount of matter offered at
offices thruout the country so far as
heard from fairly measured up to the
Christmas rush. On the ordinary bus
mess days receipts are that the vol
ume of traffic will be tremendous.
Railroads Swamped.
How this matter is to be transported
by the railroads is serious question
Within few days it has become ap-
parent that the railroads generally
had not sufficient equipment ready to
handle a vastly increased weight OF
mail.
Generally no delay il the delivery OF
parcels is expected. as extra ordinary
measures have been taken to provide
srvice. 1t already seems certain that
the new system will be utilized eXten-
sively by department stores and mer-
chants generally for the delivery Of To-
cal packages
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
TAXI DRIVERS STRIKE.
Eight Thousand Vehicles Idle in Lon
don-Business Unprofitabe.

don-Business Improbable.
London, Jan. An almost complete
tie-up of taxicab service in London was
effected today when the drivers carried
out the strike they voted last night. 1t
was estimated that 5000 taxicabs stood
idle in their garages during the day
the only ones running being the few
owned by individual drivers. All Of the
taxicab companies from the largest to
the smallest were affected, altho they
declare they have the names of many
strikebreakers who will relieve the sit
uation soon.
The trouble Is largely due to the in
ability Of the companies. as they claim
to make the taxicab business profita Bile
When the vehicles first appeared the
largest companies reaped a great har-
vest of profits. but lately few of the
companies have been able to pay divi-
dends. On the other hand drivers claim
they are unable to make living under
agreement that they furnish their own
petrol. An advance in the price OF
petrol of from s to 13 cents the drivers
declared they would not pay.