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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
MY BENEFAcToRs

Written Especially for The Bulletin.
 Benefactors' day was great sue cess 1t is said. but best of all, 1t seemed to me was the tribute render ed to the obscure many who by tnelr true, upright lives had contributed 70 the general welfare of the community. Unknown and obscure their nAmes must have risen up in the hearts of many of the audience, who had gath cred to hear the praises of more nos able names.
 To each listener must have returned the memory of some whom they count cd as personal benefactors. . different list for each one. How their names filled the minds of all Among many cherished ones, a name is entered on my list of benefactors which may pos sfbly be recalled by some of the old time attendants at Broadway school An old gentleman. resident of that street. he often encountered the chil- dren, and almost always accosted them with: Do you want to look like me :" Knowing the answer would be mega tive he added immediately: Then straighten up" He was so bowed in form as to be almost a hunchback and served as an object lesson not easily t4 be forgotten, and we found ourselves involuntarily walking more erect than before.
 I wonder how many of our citizens Cstii TCCGll InG u6yS Ol CnllQAOOo WnEC4l they passed under the training of old John Allen, as wc disrespectfully call- ed him. Severe as he certainly was, he assuredly was a benefactor, for he brought order out of chaos in school matters and made possible our present successes in schools. How we feared him, and how. after all, we loved himi He had a kind heart which manifest ed itself often. A native of Maine. every spring vacation took him to that locality whence he returned with a supply of maple candy such as I never saw elsewhere. The candy was laid in a tempting pile in one of the rear windows of the large schoolroom, the pupils were ranged in line, and march, ed around the room single file. every mouth watering for the treat. But woe to the child who dared touch the and desk were reached. Then at a given signal he was allowed to eat his candy. The last of the line thought they were badly off, but those who reached their desks first and had to wait and look at the candy within had the worst of 1t, for the master on the platform had & keen eye to de- tect any motion of the hand to lip during the march or at it's close. l really think he relished the joke as much as the children enjoyed the can- dy. On the shelves of the library in that schoolroom there still remain some books left there by his thought fitness and generosity. He was a small man, but great in deed and faithful in all his work. Sarcasm was a frequent weapon with him, and few escaped it's reach at some time or other
 In those days there were two male teachers in Broadway, and the other was as great a contrast to the first
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
THE EXEMPTION REPEAL

The quick action by the lower house of congress in passing the amended bill repeating the canal tolls exemp- ton clause was in accordance with the previously indicated attitude of that body and places the measure before the president. Even though it bears the Simmons Norris amendment. which served to remove no small amount of opposition. if should not fail to receive the signature of the chief executive
 The whole question of exemption repeal has been based upon the bear ing which it had upon our foreign relations, and the importance of de- termining this great matter without taking any undue advantages, even though we found ourselves in a posi- ton to do so. This nation as the advocate of justice, equality and above board methods was in honor bound to give fair treatment to all concerned. The national honor was at stake As a leader among nations great obli- gaktons rested upon this country fin the solution of this question, and even though it has resulted in action in direct opposition to the declaration of the democratic platform, it is nev- erthefess tusfined. Unless this tolls question was handled in a manner to inspire international confidence. etth- CT through this method or by arbi- tration, it opened to suspicion our sincerity of purpose. The action is of far more credit to the nation and win bring its rewards much quicker and more substantially than by the retention of the exemption clause,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
MUST KEEP OBJECT IN MIND.

Optimism at Washington over the progress of the mediatofs and the es- tablishment of peace in Mexico Is nothing new. There have been these frequent elations throughout the Mi agara Falls session only to relapse into discouraging periods, but its ap- pearance at this stage when Carranza has announced that he will send dele gates to the conference, and when the federal delegates have indicated their resignation to the inevitable elemina- ton Of Huerta both in the setting up of the provisional government to sue ceed him and thereafter, gives sup port to the belief that substantial progress Is being made.
 If, as the mediators have announced, they have taken into consideration at all times and with great care the po- sition of the constitutionalists, some features which would not otherwise get attention must in the natural course of events have been reviewed, yet 1t is difficult to see under the exist ing situation in Mexico and the probable outcome of the whole affair why the necessary formalities for the getting of the delegates before the congress cannot be accomplished. Whether they are wanted or not the rebels are go- ing to be a prominent force in Mexico in the future. Their representatives should be heard out of respect to the power which they represent, for, after all, the ultimate purpose of the media ton is peace and even though it has to be gained by groping instead of through constituted procedure, diplo- macy must be used and all advantages should be secured, even though through compromise. If the reception of the rebel delegates will hasten the success of the peace conference, by all means let them in, and give them something to do to help it along.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
DESERVES NO sUcH PRIVILEGES.

No surprise can be manifested over any opposition wiiieh may be made by Attorney Jeronne against the pro- posat of Harry K. Thaw that he be allowed to SO in the company of a. United States marshal to his fof4ner home in Pittsbufg. Rather would there be cause for surprise should such an excursion be permitted without ep- position.
 Thaw has fled iHts New Hazapsfaife and sought the protection of that stats which is afforded through the raising of legal tschhiealities, against the efforts of Me# York to sestrain him as a menace ts public safety. Through the freedom which has been pernitted hirh thsFe and the ebstrue- tions which have been placed ia the way of his retHFE te the state sg in- stitttion from which he escaped, he has been encouraged to seek the priv Hege of more extensive travel.
 It is q case where, as the Boston Pest says: '9f ever tho money power seaxned an injustice, it must seem so to the scores of other prisoners in MaSteawan who have not been able to buy their way put, or to the men 1n Sing Sing who must shortly die hsoauEe they could not establish their 'anssnitg,' One slayer faces the cleo a<te sehatE; ,anoshAr tossls the country
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
The difference

in an automobile. The difference is a bank balance"
 With a knowledge of the fnets as they exist in the Thaw case there Is absolutely no reason why he should be shown favers and considerations to which he Is net entitled. He should never be allowed to leave New Hamp- shire until he is taken back to New York state to atone for his crime. There is nothing in the way of le- z,iency which justice owes to Thaw.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

NoN that it has been determined that these times are purely psycholog- lcai great burden has been lifted from the shoulders of the workingrnan ana the silver lining of a darkening outlook cheers like a dream.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Excellent progress is being made towards the completion and fessaas opening of the PanaHaa canal #ssaid that 1t could be said es the Mexican situation as of that, that every step is made to count.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

While other cities are attracting thousands of people by their rose gar dehs, 1t is too bad Norwich hasn't made start towards the attainment of such an important attraction.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

The progressires of the state of New York should understand By this time that after the Ceiaaei has said "No!' once, they shsuid desiss. Netf= ing but the call of the people is suffi- cient now.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Counsel Polk of the commerce com mission says he Is about ready to let up on the New Haven. Chairman Fl hotts plea of Give us a chance" must have reached him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
OTHER VIEW POINTS

As press agent for himself ani his trusts. MT. Perkins Is regarded by MT. Pinchot as a great success, but he objects to man heading the party who, though so deeply moved at the reading of Beveridge's treatise on so- cial justice, yet permits conditions in the steel trust such as obtain in tho Pittsburgh mills-New Haven Times Leader.
 There is rejoicing throughout the land on the part of railroad managers be- cause of the victory which the de- cision in the Shreveport rate case brought to the railroad lawyers. The decision is regarded as a most pro- gressive one and also as eminently fair. and even the most zealors de- lenders of state rights can hardly find just grounds on which to criticize it. Waterbury Republican
 Yale undergraduates and alumni, cheered by the remarkably fast time made recently by the Eli crew in a trial spin on the Thames and by the eleventh hour changes that are being made in the Crimson crew. hope this year to see a hiatus in the long string of Harvard victories on the water and to see Blue crew romp home in the van. It will be sufficient of a novelty to cause a thrill-Ansonia Sentinel.
 Former Governor Thomas M. Waller from his New London home. has writ ten to United States Senator Frank B. Brandegee, his townsman, congrat- ulating him on his suggestion that congress adjourn and give the coul- try a rest. The ex-governor says that there has been enough of legislation for the present The former demo- cratic executive says that he earnest ly beseeches President Wilson to be content with what he has already done until after his patients-our hundred million people-have shown the sf- feet of the allopathic and benef1cent doses he has given them, in the fall election. Very sensible advice.-New Britain Herald.
 A Hull in the criticism which was hurled rather indiscriminately by John Gunshanan at various arrangements of state tuberculosis sanatoriums, affords an ideal time to study the splendid re- suits which have been secured from the Gaylord Farm sanatorium during a period of ten years. under the aus pices of the New Haven County Anti Tuberculosis association. At the out set 1t is not to be presumed this asso- ciation has been without its troubles It has had them, and some of them have been perplexing. but 1t has profit ed from them more than 1t has suf- fered and it Is now able to show thai an investment in the anti-tuberculosis fight, as conducted there Is a good business venture.-Hartford Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

One city thinks the umpires s2ould listen to the fans. That's what a lot of them have to do even after they have rendered their decisions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Mrs. Burdett says Eve left woman kind a blanket mortgage There's a lot who don't recognize the obliga- tion
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Ohio's attorney general declares it is not necessary to maintain hitching posts. Probably the autoists get dizzy enough seeing other things go by.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Carranza is disposed to have his own way, but Uncle Sam is having hard time marking it out for him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Of course Mexico will appreciate the fact that we are not going to seek any indemnity. but it might be well to find out what Mexico is going to ask for the Mexicans killed at Vera Cruz
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

It should be remembered that the hot weather has the same effect upon the dumb animals. Give them half a chance
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

There is cause for added celebration of Flag day this year because of the lesson in patriotism which has been taught by. not buying Old Glory abroad.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

If you have taken for granted the
 cutting ability of the electric fan in the past. there is no reason to get
 doubtful about it this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

The man on the corner says: Where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly to become overheated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Miss Wilson doesn't give much en- couragement for June wedding this year at the White House.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The name may be everything, but so far the Defiance hasn't proved it,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Did you ever think what a vague thing the age of understanding is to the mind of the average thinker It is fact that as soon as the infantiIe mind comprehends right from wrong, even in small things, the age of uadeS-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-13

Do not think because woman wa. constructed from the rib of Adam that she amounts to less than the e00th part Of man. If this has to be ad- mftted, we men would suffer by com parison, for Eve was too Overpowering TOT Adam. Women are licensed today to run automobiles, fly aerepianes, navigate steamships and te run sa- loonsi they are recognized as faaeaa- bers Of the bar, members of the UHit- ed States senate, PaFiiameHtariaas public dsbateFs, mayors, sheFiffs and peiieefaaR, and still fHsa sf iHteiiigeaee declare it wsuia bs shocking te give thsfR fha fraRehiss. Since weaaeH have invaded every iHqYsfsy and profession kReWR ta men with h6EsE, what is the use ef sayigG theiY eafsa aehisesHeHt leads se dfsieHss. WsHaR #xh out tha fraRchsse hays bsea isbsyiRs is Wash iEgtsa aas ss different states sf the Eaiep foc o+es 3 a,iaSssS sf a esEtury. and as 2 moral, rei:s:su aaa ReIitieai force are cordially reeaEaissd: What is it that qualities a citizea te vote, anyway?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20
Arrived Here Late Last Night From
the Mansuver Camp Of the
Iowa National
Guard.
MADE GOOD SHOWING
Encampment Was = Big Success In
Every Way and Local Boys
Had Good Vacation
Trip.

Members OF Company L returned
home on a late train last night from
camp Dodge where they have attend
ed the annual encampment Of the
Iowa National Guard. They left here
for the camp on the morning Of the
tenth of the month.
The men say the encampment this
year was successful In every way. No
fatalities resulted in the Fifty-fourth
regiment, although the Fifty-fifth lost
two men. One man drowned and an
other dropped dead while doing drill
work.
The men were not required to make
any long tiresome marches and their
drill work was not hard. Their food
was exellcent and the sanitary condi-
tions Of the camp better than they
have ever been before.
Company l. made very good show.
ing during the encampment. In num-
her of men the company was not as
strong as number Of other COM
panies, but they received honorable
mention for their appearance during
the review.
The boys are enthusiastic over the
trip that has been very enjoyable
vacation for them They expect to
take up their work as members OF the
company with renewed interest this
fall and winter. and will add quite
number Of new members to the COM
pany.
Yesterday $4,000 in wages was paid
to members of the Fifty-third and Fiji
ty-fourth regiments. The money was
brought to the camp and distributed
among the men by the paymaster.
The sum, however, was not sufficient
to pay all the regiments and the Fifty.
fifth and Fifty-sixth will be paid by
checks to be sent to them at once.
The local company Of the Fifty-fourth,
however, received its full pay.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20
vlNcENN,Es.
) . . . . - . . - . - 4

Mr.. Harold Sargent Of Keokuk 10
making an extended visit with
friends in town.
Miss Winnie Wedel and Mr.. John
Scheney OF Donnellson spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Norman Cruze.
Mr. Roy Chance and Miss Esther
REM made a trip to Keokuk Satur.
day where they were united in mar.
rage at 2 p. m, returning to the
home of the brides parents at
Charleston Saturday night. From
there they came to Vincennes Sunday
afternoon. They spent Monday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson. On returning
from there they went through pas
ture to escape the crowd of young
people gath cred to charfvar1 them. But
they were not wise enough and were
caught and had to set up the treat.
They started Tuesday morning to
Marley, Iowa. where they will make
their future home.
Miss Katherine McCarty visited
with friends in Pennington and at.
tended the chautauqua last week.
Reports were flying Sunday that
the owners of the watermelon patches
were going to lose sleep that night
on account OF trespassers who failed
to put in their appearance.
Miss Rene Bailey has been on the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs Price spent Sunday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Chronicle
while their son Willie and Miss Vera
Chronicle spent the evening Joy rid
Ing
Miss Madge Chronicle and Mr.. Rob-
ert Cruze, Miss Mable Cruz and Mr..
Ohio Wolf spent Sunday evening en-
joying q watermelon feast at the
latter's home.
Mr.. Riley Chance is helping Mr..
Wesley Johnson build a fine new
barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hagney and
son BILL" Of Ration. N. M, are visit
ing DR.. and Mrs. Strosnider
Mr.. Lawrence Cruze who Is on the
sick list, is slowly improving.
Miss Vera Chronicle and Miss Rene
Bailey had quite an accident while
lesson. While going up hill, the en-
CINE died and the brakes refused to
work. The car ran backwards into
a ditch. Miss Bailey jumped but Miss
Chronicle remained in the car. She
was only slightly hurt.
Quite a number from here attended
the fair at Donnellson last week
Mr.. Angie Derr Of Charleston was
IL our little city Sunday evening.
Mr. L. Lazenby Of Bentonsport Wis
tied over Sunday with Mr.. Chas. Kerr.
Mrs. l.. l.. Camp Is on the sick list.
The barn on the Paul Pechstein
farm burned last night about mid
night. There was stored in the barn
several hundred bushels of wheat aud
oats Five horses and some farm i'm
plements were burned. Help arrived
in time to save the house. He carried
Insurance
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20
Costly Treatment.

II was troubled with constipation
and Indigestion and spent hundreds
of dollars for medicine and treat
ment," writes c. H. Hines, of Whit
low, Ark. II went to st. Louis hos.
pital. also to hospital in New Or
leans. but no cure was effected. On
returning home began taking Cham
berlain's Tablets. and worked right
along. l used them for some time
and am now all right" Sold by all
Observation-Disclosures
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20

home coming are almost comH
when old time friends will bring
lunch and a picnic dinner to b
joyed on the high school campuI
committee will be appointed to
coffee to all present. The enjoy
of this beverage, q delicious rel
and the "reminiscences of college
will be followed by a short prog
at the close Of which a ball game
Elephants age limit, so years. vii
feature. Altogether the day WI
a delightful one, and will be enj|
by a large number Of people whol
gather from various states in th9
ion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20
G, .. 4 q. RAILWAY 90.
Trains leave from tho Union q
Berths and tickets. Fifth and Jo0
streets,

Berths and tickets. Fifth and Joh
streets.
soUTHROUND.
mo. II. st. Louis, west aud
south, leaves ............s ~
xNo. 8. st. Louis west and
south, leaves .............1 3:'
'No. 40. X. 4 w. to Sedan. @.
B. 4 X, G. 10 Carfollton
leaves Observation-Disclosures. 81
xNo. 4. st. Louis. west and
South. leaves ............. ii
enc. 10. Quincy. Hannibal.
Kansas City. st. Louis.
NORTHBOUND.
xNo. Z. st. Paul and points
west. leaves .............. 3:
xNo. Is. Burlington. Chicago
and points west. leav 90 .....7:
enc. 3. Burlington. Chicago
and east. leaves .......... Il
xNo. /. Burlington and Chi
oago, leaves .......-...... u:
sNo. 81. Mt. Pleasant branch
leaves y:
No. s, X. 4 w., Sundays only.
leaves ............... u:
'No. 3. X. & W., leaves. y:
mo. I. from X. 4 W.. arrives Il:
mo. 30, from Mt Pleasant
branch. arrives III:
sNo. ;, from X. Z W., arrives q:
No. 8. from X. 4 w.. SUNDAYS
only. arrives IL:
xDaily. Daily except Su
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20


strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk Of her private illness to q woman;
thus has been established confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published
testimonial or used a letter without the
written consent Of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
Dental letters to get out of their pos
session, es the hundreds Of thousands
OF them in their files will attest.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, it is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked in return except your good
will, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer Of assistance. Address
Lydia =. Pinllham Medicine Co., (con-
ndentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
lydia e. Pinkham's SC-Dago
Text Book. 1t Is not a book for
general distribution, as it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
ootainable by mail. Write for
q today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20
IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY

doses of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, as Is often
the case, it is but natural that he
should be enthusiastic in his praise
OF the remedy, and especially is this
the case of a severe attack when lifo
is threatened. Try 1t when in need
of such a remedy. It never fails. Sold
by all Observation-Disclosures
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20
COURT EXPENSE FUND.
D;.&r;e% Cour+ Fort Madison,

District court FoTI "du'Sou.
EXPENSES, criminal cases.
deputy sheriff ..........s 64.76
Expenses summoning petit
irror. $50
Feed,ng prisoners 2573.76
Petit Jurors. civil cases. go. 2347. So
Petit jurors, criminal cases.. 5S3 30
witnesses. district court. SAC so
Railiffs, civil cases ........ 1O16.Oo
Rai1ffrs. criminal cases 80. $50 90
Reporter, civil cases $1,000. 1862. 90
Reporter, criminal cases.. 32S. 90
Interpreter, criminal cases. 500
Attorneys defending prison
ere 80.
boarding Jurors civil cases %. 40
Exnense Greitens case ... 81
Expense criminal cases 49,. 305. IS
Transporting juvenile tNelin-
ouents 90.
Rar dockets ..... 1a7. 90
Digests, Fort Madison $500
$ 5000 rs
Grand Jury Fort Madison.
Grand jurors .............$ ote.oo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20
SALEM,
9 . 80 = y = =

Whittier Alumni cordially invites
everybody, and most especially for
mer Whittier students, to be at Salem
August %, the day previous to Old
Settlers meeting. A request for old
photographs Of Whittier students, for
display in the picture gallery has
been sent out. Arrangements for the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20

Total Warrants Drawn-AiI Funds.
Total warrants drawn during
the year 1913 $l76l24. 70
Total warrants drawn during
the year 1912 ...........1 1881 oil
Total warrants drawn during
the year 1911 ............ 17O62o. Il
Total warrants drawn during
the year 1910 .......... .14Sl4o. st
Total warrants drawn during
the year 1909 ........... 1870. st
The minutes OF the days session
we're read and on motion approved,
whereupon the board adjourned to
meet Monday, August 8, 1914, at 9
o'clock a. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-20

'Train 473-Leaves Keohuk. IA
syrain 74l-Leaves keokuk.. 81
sTrain 472-Arrives keokuk. ia
sTrain 47O-ArrIves keokuk. Id
xsTraia 86-Arriyes keokuk 11:4
x.Train S5-Leaves keOEuk Ia
xLocal Freight Trains.
Daily except Sunday.