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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
ANCIENT ELM TREE
BEING CUT DOWN
stood in Rear Of Former Hamiil Home
and May be Centuries
Old,

A treo which is perhaps the Oldest
in the state of Iowa or in this section
of the country has been cut down. II
was the enormous elm tree which
stood in the rear OF the old Hamill
residence on Morgan street between
sixth and Seventh streets. The tree
is believed to have been two centuries
old, and it may have been one OF the
primeval forests which LaSalle passed
on his way to the mouth OF the river.
The old elm died last year and this
week it has been cut down. 1t was
necessary first to cut off the top
branches and limbs and then to take
on certain of the largest branches
close to the trunk. Finally the big
trunk was sawed through and pulled
over with crash.
The old Hamill home in the rear
OF which the tree is located was orig
fnallv the home of Major Hyatt and
his family. For half century 1t was
the home of the Hamill family.
The tree also is believed to be one
OF the biggest in this section OF the
state.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
PORTE HOPES TO END
TESTS BY JULY II
pilot Expected to Arrive In New YORK
Today But Will Return to
Hammondsport.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
NEW YORK. July Lieutenant
John Porte who will pilot the flying
boat America in an attempt to cross
the Atlantic, was expected to arrive
here today. He will return to Ham
mondsport. however, before starting
for New Foundland, where he will be-
gin his fight across the water.
Despite the sreed of sixty miles
an hour developed by the America IN
a ties. flight yesterday at Hammonds'
port Lieutenant Porte has decideo II
would be necessary to reconstruct
the supplementary planes on the SIDES
of the hull of his craft. He hopes to
complete his tests at Hammondsport
by July II, so that the America may
be shipped by that time.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
MAKES BaCkACHE
QUICKLY DISAPPEAR
A Few Doses Relieves All Such
Miscries. Bladder Weakness,
Kidney Trouble and Rheu.
NATHAN Promptly Vanish

II is no longer necessary for any
one to suffer with backaching, kid
ney trouble, have disagreeable blad-
der and urinary disorders to contend
with, or be tortured with rhcuma-
tism, stiff joints, and its heart
wrenching pains, for the new discov-
cry, Croxone, quickly and surely re-
lieves all such troubles.
Croxones Is the most wonderful
remedy yet devised for Kidding the
system Of uric acid and driving out
all the poisonous impurities which
cause such troubles. It is entirely
different from all other remedies. II
is not like anything else ever used
for the purpose. 1t acts on the prin-
ciple of cleaning out the poisons and
removing the cause.
It soaks right in through the walls,
membranes and Innings, like water in
sponge, neutralizes, dissolves, and
makes the kidneys sift out and filter
away, all the uric acid and poisons
from the blood. and leaves the kid
neys and urinary organs clean,
strong. healthy and well.
II matters not how long you have
suffered, how old you are, or what
you have used. the very principle of
Croxone is such, that it is practically
impossible to take it into the human
system without results. There is
nothing else on earth like it. Il
starts to work the minute you take it
and relieves you the first time you
use it.
II you suffer with pains in your
back and sides, or have any signs of
kidney. bladder troubles, or rheuma-
tism. such as puffy swellings under
the eyes or in the feet and ankles, if
you are nervous. tired, and run down.
or bothered with urinary disorders,
Croxone will quickly relieve you Of
your misery. You can secure an orig
inal package of Croxone at trifing
cost from any frst-class druggist.
All druggists are authorized to per-
sonally return she purchase price II it
fails in single case.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Great spectacle at TACO ma.

TACOMA, Wash, July Tacoma
plunged into three days Of celebration
today with the opening Of the Mont.
amara F'esto. during which there will
be a carnival riot of street shows, day
and night fireworks and automobile
races. The big street show, which
will be daily feature, was thrown
open to the public this afternoon with
elaborate ceremonies. This was fol-
lowed by the firing of daylight bombs
containing flags of various national
tiles, to each of which was attached a
certificate worth IS to the finder. To.
might the "Stromboli'' will be present.
ed at the great concrete high school
stadium which seats nearly 10000 per
SONS This spectacle represents the
ancient city of Palermo, with its
quaint medley of buildings, consistin
|of Greek. oriental and medieval
architecture and concludes with the
bursting into activity of the volcano
and the destruction of the city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
MANY SEND DRY
PETITIONS TO CAPITAL
Iowa coneressmen Flooded with Let
ters for Support Of Hobson
Amendment.

WASHINGTON, D. c., july 2.--Sen-
ators Cummins and Kenyon and the
members OF the house from Iowa
were fairly flooded yesterday with
letters containing petitions and reso'
lutions in favor of the Hobson proh1-
hilton amendment. They came from
all parts of the state and were the
result of numerou> mass meetings re-
Gently hello in prohibitions cause.
Former Representative n. =. Ken
dali as presiding officer Of one OF the
mass meetings, held at Abba sent IN
one OF the communications. In add
ton to these communications for the
Robson amendment members also re-
cefved a mass Of resolutions in oppo-
sition to It, These emanate from IL
ouor interests and parties opposed to
prohibition. They are making con-
certed fight aginst 1t.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
TO SAVE EYES
10 the Object Of This Free Preserip-
tion-Try l. II Your Eyes
Give You Trouble.

Thousands of people suffer from
eve troubles because they do not
know what to do. They know some
good home remedy for every other
minor ailment, but none for their eye
troubles. They neglect their eyes,
because the trouble is not sufficient
to drive them to an eve specialist,
who would, anyway, charge them
heavy fee. AS a last resort they gc
to an optieian or to the five and ten.
cent store, and oftentimes get glasses
that they do not need, or which, after
being used two or three months, do
their eyes more injury than good
Here is simple prescription that
every one should use:
5 grains DIPLOMA q tableD.
2 ounces Water.
Use three or four times day to
battle the eyes. This prescription and
the simple DIPLOMA system keeps the
eyes clean, starpens the vision and
quickly overcomes Inflammation and
irritation; weak, watery, overworked
tired eyes and other similar troubles
are greatly benefited and oftentimes
cured by its use. Many reports show
that wearers of glasses hav discard
ed them after few weeks use. 1t
is good for the eyes and contains nc
ingredient which would iEjure the
most sensitive eyes Of an infant OF
the aged Wilkinson & Co., or any
druggist can fill this prescription
promptly. Try it and know for once
what real eye comfort It.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
The Fourth on the River.

People of Keokuk are making ..,lans
to spend the Fourth Of July at Bluff
Park. Nauvoo and FIT Madison. The
steamer Keokuk has so arranged its
schedule as to give most convenient
service and a pleasant outing. She
VIII not go to Burlin. ton on the
Fourth as usual. but will instead make
TWO round trips to Bluff Park. Nau-
VOC and Ft. Madison. leaving Keokuk
on her first trip at $3.50 a. M. and
p. m. on the second trip. This will
give her ample time and she will
leave all points promptly on time ad-
vertised. The steamer Keokuk Is a
me rassage steamer. having good
dancing f1ocr and a good orchestra
WI furnish music. Return checks
VIII Re good to return on either trip
and the round trip fare to all points
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02

Palo Rito pass Sunday was killed aft
er locating rich mineral vein Is the
theory advanced today by s. j. Vance
of Tekamah, Neb., his brother. The
body was found after a search had
been organized by the brother. In
the prospector's cabin were a number
Of high grade ore samples, In secret
passage way. Two holes, possibly
made by bullets and numerous cuts
and abraisons on the body caused the
Nebraska man to suspect murder
Vance disappeared from here last
October and was evidently killed dur
ing the winter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Switzerland in
America
Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is in
Northwestern Montana. It is
| the most talked about region
in the country today..sIt seems
to be the one place most desir1
ed by Summer Tourists vito
delight in the outdoor life.
It's curious thing how one
can be induced to visit Swift
erland, beautiful as it is, be-
fore exploring the wonders OF
| Glacier National Park.
Within the Pariss, comfort-
able quarters are to be had at
Glacier Park Hotel and the
various chalet camps; and the
Glaciers, the lofty mountains,
the crystal lakes filled with
gamey trout; the atmosphere
of bigness ruling everywhera,
are wonders never to be for
gotten.
Those in charge of Glacier
Park have seen to it that the
cost Of visiting and living
there is not excessive, and [
would like to give you some Of
our illustrated booklets Which
tell you all about it, and about
the cost Of going there and see-
ing all there is to see.
IF you will call or send me
your address, l will gladly send
you copies free Of charge, and
answer any questions about
the Park that you may wish
to ask. G. F. Conradt, City
Ticket Agent, c., B. e @. r. R.,
Fifth and johnson Sts., phones
906 and 132.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Black Fox is Bad.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK. July 2.-Counterfeit-
ing, KIDNAPPING. blackmail. bomb ex-
plosions and murders are but few OF
the crimes believed by the police they
will be able to fasten on gang of 1tal-
ians headed by Antonio Siragosa, the
black fox" arrested for the kidnapping
# little Frank Longous.
The boy was again at his home to-
Jay and detectives started for High.
lands, N. Y, where they expect to find
complete counterfeiting plant in a
warehouse used by the "black fox.
Letters informing the fox Of ship
ments of counterfeit money to him
have been found by the police and they
now expect to discover the plant.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
AZ Hippodrome Tonight.

Ellis Little Mountain Sweetheart
Is well written southern drama. The
social ambitions of the southern arts
tocracy and the winning of the Lex.
ington derby are the bases of the plot.
On the day of the big race the jocky
is doped and is not able to ride at
the proper time. His little mountain
sweetheart comes on the scene and
she agrees to pilot the horse around
the track. OF course she wins the
race and the story is complete. It
will be hard to find better play with
more comedy and delightfully."- heart
story.-Advertiseme
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
Going TO Bluff park.

You'll see large crowd of people
from Ft. Madison. Montrose, Nauvoo,
Warsaw, Hamilton. Keokuk and other
nearby places at Bluff Park on the
Fourth The reason is that everyone
that goes to Bluff Park will have a
good time. Mr.. Whitacher has arranged
a program Of races, games and other
pastimes that will make a pleasant
day. Dancing both afternoon and
evening. Music being furnished by a
six piece orchestra. Special boat and
train service going and coming. Ar
range to spend the day at Bluff Park
July Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
POWER BOAT REGATTA
TRIALS STARTED TODAY
New Records In Every Class wsre
Predicted by President Han.
ley Of Museatine.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
PEORIA, Ill, July BOATS built
to smash former records we're ready
to start. this afternoon in the opening
events Of the Mississippi Valley Pow
er Boat regatta. Mile speed trials,
first heats In classes A, D and B and
the Webb trophy free for all cham
pions were on the program.
New records in every class were
predicted by President C. p Hanley
of Muscatine, Iowa.
Kitty Hawk, Baby Speed Demon,
Warren Groat, Spot and America We're
among the favorites in the free for
a..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
MAY CONFER OVER
BRIDGE DRAW span
&. s. engineers ONCE il Informed Re-
construction o. Bridge at This
Point Will Begin
Shortly.
BOAT MEN INTERESTED
Conference May be Held Here In
Near Future Over DesIrabllIty
Of Changing
Designs.

Word has been received Mt the
United States engineers once to the
effect that the proposed reconstruc-
ton work on the Keokuk and Hamil-
ton bridge has been financed and that
the changes which were suggested by
Engineer Modjeski will be made soon.
Some changes In the design OF the
draw span are desirable, and 1t Is pro-
posed to hold an open meeting in the
near future at which steamboat men
and others interested will be- invited
to give their views. This meeting in
all probability will be held In Keokuk.
Some two months or more ago the
proposition OF rebuilding the Keokuk
and Hamilton bridge was presented
to the business men OF Keokuk at
zone Of the Thursday noon luncheons.
Secretary Gulman and Engineer
Alodjeski were at the meeting and
the proposed blue prints were shown.
Il A week or SO later the surveyors
neler the direction OF the engineer
were here to go over the work need
ed for preliminary plans, and these
were completed
It would seem from the information
from the government headquarters
that the work will begin soon. Just
what the changes in the bridge span
that are desired will be suggested, re-
mains to be brought out at the meet
ing Of the steamboat men here in the
near future.
The proposed reconstruction in
cludes double decking the present
structure, with one deck for wagon
traffic and the other for railroad bed.
The steamboat men were present at
the conference held last January be-
tween the Inter-City bridge directors
and the congressional committee on
Interstate ana foreign commerce.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02

Chicago in 1891. It's membership
runs into the millions and its socie
ties span the world.
Today's program was opened by a
welcome" address by Rev. J. C. Arm.
strong Of Westport Baptist church.
Responses were given by President
Frank Henderson OF Chicago, of the
northern B. Y. P. U, and President
w. w. Hamilton of Richmond, Va, VI
the southern B. Y. P. o. The Rev.
H. l.. Winburn of Kentucky, delivered
the keynote address.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
BOAT TO MAKE
go MILES AN HOUR
DIsturber w Launched At Chicago Yes
terday viii be Shipped to En-
gland for Races Soon.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO, July 2.-Commodore Pueh
owner and captain Of the speed boat
Dsturber Nv today said that he ex-
pected his boat to make at least sixty
miles an hour after she is tuned up.
The boat will leave Chicago on July
IS, enroute for England. me races
for the Harmsworth trophy for power
boats will start at Cowes on August IL
The Disturber was launched late yes
terday. A message Of greeting from
Sir Thomas Upton was read.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
City PLANNING.

Providence Bulletin: The city plan
ming idea is spreading through the
world. A famous English landscape
designer has just been summoned by
Atlanta, Ca, to make city plan. To
peka, Kan, recently sought similar
aid. So have Calvary, Houston New
Haven and various other North Amer
ican municipalities. Massachusetts
has state law requiring every town
or city of ten thousand or more popu
lation to have planning board.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Keokuk, Iowa, June 20, 1914.
a Good Investment.

w. d. Magli, well known mer
chant OF Whitemound. Wis, bought a
stock OF Chamberlain's medicine so
as to be able to supply them to his
customers. After receiving them he
was himself taken sick and says that
one small bottle of Chamberlain 9
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was worth more to him than the cost
Of his entire stock Of these medicines.
For sale by all Observation-Disclosures
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
PUBLIC OPINION
{ e>>~>>e.>~v- e~s ;
s.ockholder, Want Their Money

stockholders Want Their Money.
To the Editor Of The Gate City:
On June 8th among other matters
and suggestions In an article by
Cher Keokuk on What Ais Iowa, :"
there was published, concerning the
Crate" Rock Island railroad. Former
~ the Keokuk and Des Moines Valley
railroad, when 1t was a real railroad),
the following:
"But let us look at the 9. r. I. and
p. railroad from Keokuk to Des Moines
100 miles. A ride over this road
takes you back 1000 years. It Is like
studying the antiquities Of Rome and
the ancient and withered cities OF
long ago to see these poor hamlets,
once prosperous towns. The people
so subdued they fail to organize and
stand up for their rights. The rich
vigorous young manhood leave ana
nothing but feeble men wandering
around. The System" has killed
these towns and paralized the Dusi'
ness from the Mississippi river to
the heart Of Iowa"
The following is a press dispatch
which appeared in the newspapers
throughout the country:
NEW YORK, June 26.-An &C.
ton against the Chicago. ROCK
Island & Pacific Railroad Co., and
the Keokuk & Des Moines Rail
road Co., to recover claims aggre-
eating more than $500O,OO0 was
fled In the supreme court today
on behalf Of Henry l. Clark & Co.
and Sartorius & Einstein, two New
York stock brokers. which claim
to own or represent more than
one-fourth of the outstanding pre-
ferred stock of the keokuk :
Des Moines.
The action calls for an account
Ing Of rentals due under lease
made in 1878 by the Keokuk 4
Des Moines of It's entire system.
The plaintiffs contend that the
Keokuk & Des Moines stockhold-
ers have been deprived OF about
$4,000, 900 because Of mismanage-
ment Of the leased line by the
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
co. It is also alleged the latter
company has diverted traffic from
the leased line.
II this branch road can be separat-
ed and segregated from the g. Il. l..
and P. railway there is hope the
stockholders and others will get
something on their investment. With
the main line, paralizing 1852 miles OF
road and killing the business along
the line and the towns as well, there
is no earthly hope for the stock
holders.
CHIEF KEOKUK.
49,. r,,ro 90 1o1d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02

Then they would run
water and keep got
ting worse until his
head was . regular
sore eruption an d
water would run and
stream from 1t and his
face also. His whole
body was affected.
Thn1y -oeo I1tAlo -I1tn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Causes o. etomach Troubles.

Causes o0 8tomach IroubIeo.
Sedentary habits, lack of out door
exercise, insufficient masticatior Of
food, constipation, a torpid liver,
worry and anxiety, overeating, partak-
ing Of food and drink not suited to
your age and occupation. Correct your
habits and take Chamberlain's Tablets
and you will soon be well again. For
sale by all dealers. Advertis ement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Samples Free by Mail

A single cake OF Outicura Soap (25c.) and
boz Of Cuticura Ointment (5Oc) arc often
sufficient when al else has failed. Sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
mailed free. with sep. Skin Book. Address
postcard :. Cuticura. Dept. T, Boston,"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
unhei;e.abIe.

OF course we have all heard many
strange tales and unbelievable sto-
rtes, bnt did any one ever hear of q
woman who kept bcsrders aad had .
husband who paid the grocery bills?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02

Davenport has decided to abandon the
ministry and to run fer congress on
the progressive ticket. what chance is
there for Goddess candidates of the
old parties?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Snake Stories.

Topeka State Journal: Kansas
snake stories have been few and far
between this year, but circus press
agent who is making the rounds OF
the state tells that a Gagged tiger will
walk 81 miles day in its pacing back
and forth within its narrow confines
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Excursion to Quincy,

A day on the river to Quincy Sat
urday. July 4, on the steamer Black
Hawk and delightful return home
in the moonlight. Boat leaves Keo-
kuk promptly at 8 a. m.-Advertise-
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02

Quickly Cured.
Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy
Can always be depended upon.
Can always be depended upon.

During the summer months children
are subject to bowel disorders and should
receive the most careful attention. As
soon as any unnatural looseness Of the
bowels is noticed Chamberlain Colo,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy should be
given. Costs but 25 cents bottle. and
It is economy to always keep q bottle
handy. You do not know when it may
be needed, but when you do want it you
want 1t badly. Get bottle today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
Think. Il was Murder.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
z CRESTONE, Colo. July 2.-That
Benjamin Vance, prosT ector, whose
body was found in a gully at the
base of a five hundred foot cliff near
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
ERUPTION ON BABY
ITCHED AND BURNED
Something Terrible. Whole Body
Affected. Almost Impossible to
Sleep. Dis6gured Face. Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment Healed.

Sherwood. Mich" My baby was about
six months old when he first began to break
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02

will be only 300. Menu for the day
served under the management of Mr..
Whitacher will be chicken stew. mash
ed potatoes, slaw, bread, butter and
coffee, all for 35c: Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
struoqIe Of the Moderns.

St. Paul Pioneer Press: Jacob
wrestled all night with en- angel. Now
adays people wrestle all day with the
high cost of living.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-07-02
I. rhere Anv Hope7

Clinton Advertiser: Now that a
certain DR.. John Wallace Cooper OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-08
'DE EMOCRAT|C
|. STEAM ROLLER
HIT BOVV|WELL
Went Over Him on IL to | Scale
When He Protested Against
Invasion of Rights
MACHINE In GOOD SHAPE
Palmer and Mccormick See the
New Democratic Division Com
mitteemen Operate 1t

The Palmer Mccormick steam roller
flattened out Judge Eugene C. Bonni-
well, member of the Democratic ex-
when he protested in the meeting of
the committee to-day against invasion
of the rights of the Philadelphia city
committee by the State organizat tion.
The committee met for its summer
conference on the campaign and to
hear what Bosses Palmer and McCor-
mick had to say about the way they
wanted the campaign run. The men
who were turned down in their effort
to slide into the city committee in
Philadelphia, which is controlled by
the Old Guard, promptly took advan-
tage of the occasion to present contests
of the election of ward chairmen and
city committeeman from two wards.
Contests from Susquehanna and Hunt
ingdon counties, where the Democrats
are having their usual fights for con-
troll of the county machines, were also
billed.
When the contests from Philadel-
phia were uncovered by State Chair
man Morris the judge pointed out that
they were local affairs involving mem
hership in local committees and that
the State organization had nothing to
do with it. He quoted the law and
the prophets, but while he was doing
1t Morris fired up the roller and Bon
nlwell was given the 2 to treatment.
Morris then named these commit
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