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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-06-26

Secretary Osborn, thinks that by,
the end of 1914, $500 automobiles Will
be registered in Arizona. Last year
30SS licenses for autos were issued
from Osborn's office. Though 1914 is
not half over, 425n-=nnmbefs have
been issued and new applications
are received daily. There is. alsog a.
marked increase in the number of
motorcycles. Last year S485 two
wheelers were licensed but over 600
numbers have been issued already
this year and Osborn thinks that the
number will soon go to-1000--
In 1913 New York had more auto
mobiles in proportion to-population
than any other state; California came
second and Arizona third. The
chances are that Arizona viii leap to
first place this year.
Representatives of the Arizona
Federation of Labor have filed with
the secretary of state enough ,Hames
to initiate a law requiring that whe-e
five or more persons are employ edI
eighty per cent of them must be quail.
fled electors of the United States Al
number of other laws and const1tlS
tional amendments are being initiated
by the federation. On
The secretary of state has issued
his final call for the state primary
election, which is to be held August
8. July 2 is the last day for the
filing of initiative and referendum De
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

ADVERTISEMENTS AID SUBSCRIPTIONS
for The Tribune rec-iN esi 80 the z 'ptoNp oeice
Nc 1864 lirosdwar. between s6th and s,th ST.
until ? u clock o. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
Miss Florence Brinkman Sends :
Letter From kaiser's Capital in
Which She Tells of Concerts
and Entertainments.
|EPISTLE rs INTERESTING
keokuk Girl is Continuing Her
Studies She Says and 10 Per
fectins Her Use Of the
German Language.

On friday Mrs. j. Fred Keidaisch
received letter from Miss Florence
Br1nkman who is in Berlin, and at the
request of The Gate City she is shar-
ing a part Of the letter with the many
friends of the Brinkmans. This letter
| is under date Of October Is and came
unsealed, having been sent to Wash
ington in the embassy post bag and
then mailed at Washington. Miss
Brinkman speaks in an optimistic way
Of conditions in Germany. The rela-
tfves in America keep writing regu-
larly and yet she speaks Of having re-
ceived no letters for weeks, which
argues that mail is uncertain both in
and out Of the war zone.
She says in part:
"One thing let me proclaim that we
are as safe here as any place on earth.
Prices are normal and there is no
scarcity Of anything except bananas
and benzine and these not being essen
tial to our comfort we fare excellent
ly. This has been wonderful season
here for land products and there is
no more danger Of famine in Ger
many than in America. We are living
much more cheaply than we could at
home and just as comfortably Life
moves on here very much as If there
were no war, concerts and theatres
are open as usual, Notwithstanding
Abell's letter in the Musical Courier
to the effect that there would be no
concerts this year in Berlin.
THE philharmonic and Blutner or
chestras give three concerts every
week and the three great directors,
Nikisch, Hausegger and Richard
Strauss have begun a regular series
of symphony concerts, always playing
to crowded houses. Last week Augusta
Cottlaw xave three concerts for the
benefit of needy teachers of art. At
the close Of the concert she was given
an immense wreath bearing an Ameri-
can flag, ali the Americans. arose and
applauded vigorously.
81 am still studying under Brett
haupt. When l am not at the piano
I am at the Berlitz school Of languages
giving English lessons. ! am study
ing also German plays and exchang-
ing German and English conversation
with a native, so you see It is alto
gether busy life and sometimes we
have gay and festive times"
In a letter received In October,
Miss Brinkman spoke Of the fact that
at that time there were more men In
the field than the emperor could use.
All the letters sent here are decided
ly pro-German. The censorship exer-
cised on all such matters have some
bearing on this attitude, 1t is believed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
Mrs. Edward Simkin of Salem.

SALEM, Ia, Nov. 20.-7Mrs. Edward
Simkin, who will always be held in
kindly remembrance by her many
friends, is dead Mrs. Mary Savage
Simkin was born in England in 1884
and with her parents came to New
York state where they resided seven
years coming to Iowa in 1855, she
having spent most of her life in this
vicinity. In 1858 she was united in
marriage to Edward Simkin. This
union was blessed by three sons and
three daughters, all of whom were
present at the funeral services. They
are: Lewis c. and Herbert Of Duluth,
Mimi; w. E. Simkin of Salem; Mrs.
Julia Hinshaw of Oskaloosa; Mrs.
Rosa Pitman and Mrs. Mabel Tay-
Ior, both of Salem, whp with the
aged husband feel deeply the loss
of the sainted wife and mother. One
brother, John r. Savage, Of Salem.
also survives.
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at the Congrega tional
church of which she had been very
active member Rev. o. G. Missamore
had charge of the services.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
Random, Sketches
High Cost Of Living.

The high cost of living is theme
always pertinent for discussion and es-
pecially is it an interesting subject at
the present, as it has been on every
body's tongue for several months, yet
there are many people still living who
have experienced the days when the
necessaries were sold at higher
price than that charged for similar
articles today.
Capt Ed. M. Gilchrist. who was then
chief engineer of the Kline railroad
in April, 1S91-about quarter of q
century ago, had in his possession q
small sheet of printed matter, yellow
with age, which he obtained possession
of in 1864, when he was on duty at
Vicksburg, Miss. 1t will be especially
interesting at this time, when the price
of provisions is being generally talk
ed about Captain Gilchrist thought a
great deal of this valuable and musty
relic of the Civil war.
people think they have to pay very
high prices now for some articles OF
food, said the captain to news
paper interviewer, but they are moth
ing in comparison with what were in
vogue during the time I was with my
company in the south. Here is the
official order of Major General N. J.
Dana" producing the aged and faded
small sheet of printed matter, and
continuing, 1T is not of great length.
but 1t is to the point, concluded Mr.
Gilchrist. And below will be found
General Dana's order:
Headquarters District Of vicks-
burg, Miss, August 10, 1S64.-General
order No. %; Spectators in staple
articles of food have monopolized the
supply and are grinding the faces of
the poor. Do they expect to be permit
ted either to starve the needy or to
compel a generous government to feed
them whilst the few who have money
are pouring wealth into their caps?
FLOUR will not be sold within this
district at a higher rate than SIC per
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
MOTHER AND CHILD
NEEDING HELP

. Until such time as the mother
= regains her health and the young
= babe Is old enough to be less
. burden on the mother, these two
. are in need OF financial help.
= The father has met with an acct
. dent and will not be released
. from the hospital before the
= latter part Of January. The mo-
. Their herself is not a clever work
= man and finds herself unable to
. earn sufficient to supply their
. small needs. The Good Fell
= lows believe that there are
. those in the city who are will
. ing to give of their funds that
. this mother may keep a roof
. over their heads and something
. in the house to eat.
= VIII you not assist them in
=. their work of relieving distress
= by contributing toward their
= support If you can not send
= large amount Of money, send
= as much as you can. They need
. all the support they can get.
. Send what you can afford to
= give to No. South Third street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22

Mr.. W. r. Phillips, Jr.. 1ss More-
land Ave, Atlanta, Georgia, writes:
~ had the catarrh and stomach
trouble for more than Ave years, and
4 faithfully tried all the medicines I
saw advertised. and found they all
failed to cure me. I then heard OF
peruna. purchased six bottles. and
after their use soon discovered that
was well. safe and sound now
weigh two hundred and ten pounds.
and have never been sick since took
Peruna, It surely is the best medicine
for colds, stomach trouble and catarrh
that ever heard O."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
plan FOR SERIES
OF HOME MEETINGS
Religious Work Committee Of eenevo-
lent Union Wants Piano for
Aid in This Work. :.

The religious work committee OF
the Benevolent Union is anxious to
have Thanksgiving service and 9TH
er religious meetings during the year
for the benefit of the old ladies OF
the home, many of whom are too old
to go to any church. To this end the
house committee of which Mrs. G. F.
Mcfarland is chairman, ask for the
loan of piano for the home. A piano
would be given the best OF care and
would bring much pleasure to the old
ladies who of necessity miss much OF
the Joy OF life.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
ON THE FIRING LINE.
What it means to most men.

! There are many true heroes that
who never smelled POWDER" but
who succumbed to sickness after
hard campaigning-coup with bad
water and lack of food The sick
and debilitated man is as much out
of place in his struggle for life and
existence as he would be on the firing
line. On the other hand, the strong,
vigorous man, His veins filled with
rich, red blood, has an enormous ad.
vantage in whatever position he may
be fated to occupy, in war or bust.
ness.
The prompt and certain action of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry in driving all harmful germs and
impurities from the blood, sets in mo.
ton the repair process which works
actively on the diseased membrane
where Catarrh f,ourishes unchecked
or where the skin gives warning of
the bad blood beneath by showing
pimples and boils, also the skin clears
up and becomes wholesome and
rudy
Thus by building up new and per.
feet covering and carrying out of the
system the Catarrh infested matter
by way of the blood, liver and kid
neys, Catarrh is overcome and perma-
nently conquered.
There is not drop of alcohol or
any narcotic in DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, but in this safe
vegetable remedy there is mighty
Alternative power which by replacing
the blood impurities with pure, rich
blood, not only ends Catarrhal condi-
lions wherever located, but vitalizes
the kidneys. stomach, liver. bowels
and every organ of the body. People
who suffer humiliation and mental
misery because of Pimples, Skin rash,
Blotches, Eruptions, Boils, Carbuncles
are especially benefited. 1t is not a
secret remedy for its ingredients are
printed on wrapper
Send for free book on the blood to
DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo,
n. Y,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22

.
barrel or 9 cents per pound; pork at
$57 per barrel or 80 cents per pound;
bacon at 33 cents per pound; ham 40
cents per pound; soap Is cents per
pound; salt cents per pound. Any
trader, storekeeper, Spectator,
merchant, sutler or citizen having
these supplies on hand Is hereby or
dered to sell them when called for at
the above rate: the purchaser having
the option of determining the guam
tity 20 pounds each for each hereon.
The provost marshal will see to the
enforcement Of this order, will en-.
courage complaints for their violation,
and will punish guilty parties for the
first offense by fine of 800: for the
second. by fine of 500 and imprison-
ment for ten days; and for third,
by confiscation of stock and impr.-oa-
ment at discretion.
by order OF
Major General N. J. Dana,
III. C. Rodgers, Assistant Adjutant
General
This is not only an indication OF the
high cost of living in those days, but
presents a very strenuous military
order issued to reduce that cost in the
district of vicksburg. commanded by
General Dana.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

ADVERTISED LETTERS.
List OF letters remaining in the
Keokuk postoffice, uncalled for. for
week ending November 81, 1914.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
HARVEST HANDS i,
TO BE DISCUSSED
Conference to be Held in Kansas c&y
to Talk Over the
Situation.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Nov. Elbow best to
distribute harvest hands in the great
grain growing states of the Missouri
valley will be the subject of an in
terstate conference to be held in
Kansas City, December Z, under the
auspices of the United States COM
mission on Industrial relations
Since the proposal for such con-
ference was made three weeks ago,
agents Of the federal commission
have received many letters endorsing
the suggestion and there will be a
full representation Of western railway
officials, state labor commissioners
and farmers at the Kansas City
meeting. .
Reports Of Investigators for the
federal commission will be presented
to the conference showing that labor
conditions in the harvest field are
unsatisfactory both to the farmers,
the community and the harvest hands
Men flock to the fields from far
away cities without knowing where
they are needed and often undergo
hardships and privations which tend
to demoralize them because of their
inability to get work promptly. The
chaotic conditions that have existed
in previous years including the past
summer, also resulted in an over
supply of labor along the main lines
of railway while in districts remote
from the main lines, the farmers suf-
fered from a shortage of men.
At the Kansas City conference. con-
structive proposals for a more syste-
matte and intelligent distribution of
harvest hands will be discussed by
railroad officials, agents of the com
mission, state officials and others. A
commission then probably will be ap-
pointed to formulate working plan
and to take. steps to put such plan
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
PURE RICH BLOOD
PREVENTS DISEASE

Bad blood is responsible for more
ailments than anything else. It
causes catarrh, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, weak, tired, languid feelings
and worse troubles.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has been
wonderfully successful in purifying
md enriching the blood, removing
scrofula and other humors, and
building up the whole system. Take
Il give it to all the family so as to
void illness. Get it today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
KEOKUK BOY Is
PHYSICAL DIRECTOR
Cal, In Charge OF Y. NJ.
c. "A. Department.

The Stockton, CAL, Daily Evening
Record contains a picture of Clarence
s Weismann, formerly OF this city,
now physical director of the Y. NJ
z. A. in that place. The likeness is
good one. Mr.. Weismann left Keo-
kuk last year and went to Quincy
first, and then west. His friends here
will be glad to learn Of his progress
in this work 4t
The Stockton Y. M. G. A.. is con-
Quoting membership contest and
Mr.. Weismann's picture WIS pub.
lished in connection with this.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22
MRS. C. H. T. JAMES
HAS TWO OPERATIONS
At a Local Hospital the Past Week
The Last on Friday, Which
was Very Successful.

Mrs. Charles H. T. James who is in
a local hospital, underwent surgical
operation Friday, it being the second
operation she has suffered the past
week. Her many friends in the city
will be pleased to learn that the oper-
alton was entirely successful, though
she is naturally weakened from the
effects that follow She Is getting
along nicely, but is not expected to be
able to return to her home for several
days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22

in operation next year The state and
federal officials who are at work on
the problem do not expect that such a
plan can be completely carried out
during the first year, but they hope
to start a movement that ultimately
will do away with the evils men,
toned. sa.,..t.,. ...
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-22

Ladies.
Miss Elizabeth Brown.
Mrs. Rosa Brown.
Miss Mona Cross.
Mrs. Agness Davis.
Mrs. ]. M. Davis.
Mrs. M. Davis.
Mrs. l. H. Gabler. '
Mrs. Goodwin.
Mrs. Gertrude Hoffman.
Miss Matte Mcbride.
Mrs. Minnie, Smith.
Mrs. veat Whitcomb.
Mrs. White.
Gentlemen.
Mr.. Bailey, the Horsebuyer.
Walter Crawford
Mr.. Leslie Davis.
Mr.. Charles DERRICK
Mr.. Dave Fuller.
Mr. Ed ellis.
Mr.. H. Holdorf.
Mr.. Ernest Lee.
: Mr.. A. Morgan.
James S.. Moore
Mr.. Thomas Ridge.
Mr.. Robert Sanderson.
Mr.. A. SINH.
Frank Sotiro.
Lorenzo Valritz.
Persons calling for letters in above
list will please say they are adver-
tised. E. P. McMANUS,
Postmaster.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11


servant of the DOCTOR" Ned was adj
vised. ''He returned to the old place
about a year ago after it burned
down. He does odd jobs about the
town now and sleeps in the stable on
the old Wilman place. Maybe he can
tell you if the doctor is dead or alive"
Ned went over to the stable indi-
Gated. Its door was open. Seated on
a stool mending an old garment was
a dusky-hued, solemn-faced half
breed. There was character in his
statuesque face, and as he lifted his
eyes they penetrated like electric
sparks.
81 was looking for Doctor Wilman,"
said Ned. 81 have a letter for him.
The half-breed dropped his head
slightly. He pointed across the great
frowning mountain range to the
north.
Dead" he said simply many
moons SINCE
81 am sorry observed Ned. ''It
was from an old friend Of his that l
came-Mr. Harold Wade"
He was fairly startled at the effect
of these words upon Zerata. The lat
ter gave a quick start. A singular
CLEAN came into his eyes.
81 knew him." he spoke, and his
coarse, gutteral voice trembled. ''He
was my friend, you are of his family"
81 am his nephew - explained Ned.
81 came out here with some small
capital to seek a business investment
My uncle knew that Doctor Wilman
would assist me"
"Zerata would help you, too,"
spoke the half-breed eagerly. HE will
seek, he will find for you. He will tell
you, then"
Ned comprehended that the speak
er held some pleasant memory of his
uncle and was anxious to be helpful
to him. Cast on his own resources
and researches, he devoted the en-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11

a positive shadow on all the move
ments of Ned.
One day Ned met in Hopeton a
clustering, typical mining prospector
named Burke. In some way the lat
ter had learned of the fact that~Ned
had some capital to invest. He had
mine to sell and he invited Ned to
visit it.
Ned did not like the appearance of
Burke, but it was country of rough
men and the man talked in very
plausible way of his holdings. They
set out upon their journey, about four
days travel from Hopeton.
1t was the second night of their
camping out when Ned awoke with
start at the sound of a pistol shot.
He aroused to see Burke on his feet
and a swift, savage form disappear
ing.
Quick! Follow" shouted Burke.
"You have been robbed"
Ned placed his hand at his bosom.
The package of money was gone and
Zerata had taken 1t, FOR Zerata, 1t was
plain to discern, was the fleeing in
truder.
The amazed Ned put after his COM
panion. Occasionally he heard shots
ahead. There was bright moonlight,
and after losing track. of fugitive and
pursuer Ned finally came to the edge
of valley Aloft thrilling spectacle
met his view.
Upon a projecting rock, hundreds
of feet above him, two men were
struggling, Burke and Zerata. Both
had knives and were circling about
seeking an advantage.
In some way, after murderous
lunge at his adversary. Burke STUN
bled, rolled to the edge Of the rock
and slid over. His frantic hands CROP
ed for a saving hold. Clutching at
handfuls of long, stringy grass, he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-17
Woman Thinks She Should
Get $500 from Government
For Strain of WGT eHod

London, Eng. Oct 17.-Naior D. W
Ketcham. one oftths American army
officers sent over TO London to ad-
minister the fund appropriated by con-
gress as a loan TO stranded tourists,
relates this experience. Illustrating the
faith Of a certain class Of Americans
in the generosity OF Uncle sam
One day a young woman called at
the majors office and said that she
wanted the $500 due her
Thinking that she was one Of those
for whom money had been deposited
by friends with the state department
the officer asked for proof He got IT,
The tourist produced letter written
to her by her father. In this letter
the father said that congress had ap-
prOpriated 100000 for the Americans
in England, and dividing IL by the
number estimated 20 be there, he
thought her prorata should be $500.
advising her 10 insist upon her rights
The applicant admitted having SUI
ficient funds. but said she considered
the money a form OF compensation for
the nervous strain OF being caught in
Europe in war time. She LEFT major
Eetchaus office with the air OF one
who had been deprived Of her dues.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-17

and one Christian. are involved a
suffraget. E0salind Collins, who has
known the msrtyrdom OF the prison
gown. is now contemplating the
'frightfully thrilling act OF mar
riase with Benjamin Lipski- II would
shock her parents SOL
On his side Benjamin is confident
he viii meet adamant hostility TO the
proposed match from the older gener-
Indeed both CoIIinses and Lipszis
make the fur fly when they hear the
news. bur they resign themselves win
astonishing CELEBRITY upon having GER
tain favorable aspects OF the matrl-
monial alliance brought TO their at
tenti0n.
This slightly bewilders the two
young principals They sought romance
and find only commonplace marriage
RosaIind concludes that both her
father and BENJAMIN care nothing for
aught save business and money Both
she and Benjamin decide affairs are
running. too smoothly for their affec-
ton 10 be true love
Charles Klein has produced a typi-
cally American play in The Money
Makers" which has started its career
at the Booth theater He takes for
his topic tainted money HIS hero is
a mature captain OF industry who is
troubled with scruples in thinking
over his past and his methods Of be-
coming wealthy His physician gives
him only a year 10 live and he sets
out to atone for his wickedness by
parting with his unjust gains
With his money, he has acquired
young vile who was previously en-
gagged TO another. but gave this man
up for the wealth OF the Creosus- De
spite her lack OF affection OF the deep
er sort, she refuses TO see her husband
done She prevents her husbands son
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-17

dian. n new two-act Kalem drama
with action. This production is sched-
uled TO be released for exhibition &C.
tober p.
Because the old adage. Honesty
among thieves" receives a hard bump
an esca ped convict. his thieTish sweet
heart, a pair Of cOunterfeiters, and q
fraud who is posing as blind beg
gar. are rounded up How this happens
is amusingly told in -Aliczy Flynn'B
Escapade.'' a farce comedy.
The awful combat between an Insane
engineer and a young man who seeks
to overpower him is said to make ka-
lens latest railroad drama. The Dem
on Of the Rails" one Of the most eX-
citing rom2nces Of the iron trail ever
filmed.
2
Ben Wilson is directing a new piece
Ambition" in which he also takes the
leading part II is a powerful modern
drama in two reels. depicting the
struggles OF an actress against false
ambition
A 1900 year old mummy plays the
lead in q movie, and the picture in
question bids fair OF being one OF Al
Christie's loudest screams when the
Mummy Cried for Help is the name OF
the production