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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12

When waters charged with Carlo
nate Of calcium derived from lime
stone are allowed to evaporate they
deposit their load in the form OF sin
ter, or tufa. This process can be OBJ
served at many thermal and "petrify-
I'M" springs and also in the forma-
ton OF stalactites and stalagmites in
limestone caverns, In this way large
masses of compact carbonate are
formed, some of them Of great beauty.
The so-called onyx marbles" of which
the Mexican onyx" Is familiar
example are formed in this way.
Some rock OF this class is stalagmitic,
in caverns. and some of it is formed
by springs. It's variations In color
and texture, to which It's ornamental
character is largely due, are commonly
produced by impurities or inclusions,
such as oxide OF iron, or even mud
and clay.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
WHEAT TRADE TREMENDOUS.

The wheat and flour trade with the
European nations Is tremendous. Dur
ing one weeks time Sweden is re-
ported to have ordered 10000 barrels
OF -four from st. Louis and Evans
vile. Chicago accepted an order for
100, 900 barrels for Turkey and $4,000
for Greece. italy is reputed to have
bought for this same week 100000
bushels Of wheat in Chicago, and at
the same time England and France
purchased 100000 bushels in the
same market
Thus far the export sales of wheat
and flour from this years wheat crop
are estimated at between 10000, 900
and 140O00,00O bushels, or nearly one
half Of the available surplus Of 300.-
900 900 bushels. More than 10000, 900
bushels have been actually exported
This means that the United States has
sold more wheat abroad during the
three months since the harvest than
1t usually exports in an average sea
son Of full year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
We'll Known and Highly Esteemed
Lady Answers the Final Sum
mons It 2:so This
Afternoon.
LONG TIME RESIDENT
End Of Beautiful Life That Was
Overlooking With unseIflshness
and Love for
Others.

Mrs. Charles Van Sittert died this
afternoon at her home, 615 Franklin
street at 2:30 o'clock. She had been
i'll for several weeks, and her condi-
ton which had become critical with
in the last few days gave her friends
little hope. The announcement that
she< had died. created a feeling OF
sorrow and regret among the host OF
those friends who knew her and
loved her. They had hoped that she
might be spared to live the full meas
ure OF beautiful and useful life.
Mrs. Van Sittert was woman OF
beautiful character. She was one OF
the type Of women utterly unselfish
for herself, and always trying to
make some one else happier. Her
home life was IDEAL She loved her
home and her children and lived for
them. She was unselfish. kind and
wholly forgot self in her daily pro-
gram OF living.
Her friends, and they are numer-
GUS, speak OF her wonderful charac-
ter, of her devotion to her home life,
her family, and her utter unselfsn-
ness. Altruism marked every deer OF
her life. She lived for others rather
than for herself.
Her absolute unselfshness was q
matter Of comment and praise from
all who knew her, even in the slight
est degree. She was Of the type OF
women whose lives as one looks back
on them, makes the WORLD seem bet
ter for having known her.
Anna Laubersheimer was born In
Keokuk December 4, 1865. She lived
here practically all Of her life. On
July II, 1889, she was married to
charles Van Sittert. He survives her,
together with two children, Mrs. Stan
ley Hess of Los Angeles, and Garlic
ton Van Sittert of this city. Her moth
ar Mrs. katherine Laubersheimer, is
living and she has two brothers, Ed
ward and Charles Laubersheimer
Practically all Of her life was spent
in Keokuk, with the exception OF a
year and half when the family were
in California, move made partly for
the benefit Of Mrs. Van Sittert's
health. The family returned from
California in June and took up their
residence here, again. much to the de-
light of their many friends who had
missed them In their absence.
Mrs. Van Sfttert will be sadly miss
ed among her friends, acquaintance
and In her church work and activities
| Her character and her life endeared
her to many friends who deeply sym
pathize with the bereaved members OF
the family circle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
OLD HISTORICAL ATLAS
OF LEE COUNTY, IOWA
Published in 1874 and Well Preserved
for the instruction and Plea
sure Of This Generation.

1t is a valuable old souvenir OF for
mer days in Keokuk, placed upon The
Gate City table for inspection by Mr..
Henry Schaefer Of the mailing divi-
sion OF the Keokuk postoflce. who
finds it among the treasures of the
household and which he prizes very
highly and has kept in excellent state
Of preservation. This old family SOU
venir Of other days, is an Andrea's At
las, styled illustrated Historical At.
las OF Lee County, Iowa" . work
which was largely circulated in this
vicinity at the time. It was published
in 1874, and contained much OF infor-
nation to interest the reader. 1t has
sectional map Of Iowa, map OF
Keokuk as it covered the ground in
this vicinity forty years ago, and OF
county. Besides it contains pictures
OF the homes OF many Of the promi-
nent business houses Of Keokuk and
other towns and townships.
Among the prominent old residences
of Keokuk are those Of Judge G. w.
McCrary, Sixth and Franklin; DR.. J.
F Sanford, Second and Blondeau;
George B. Smythe, First end Concert;
r. H. Gilmore, Grand avenue, and also
old residences at Fort Madison, owned
and occupied by many old families OF
that city well known to Keokuk peo-
pie. Besides It has very readable his
tory OF the locality and many bio
graphical sketches Of prominent citi
zens and list OF the subscribers to
the work which brings back tender
memories OF men who were prominent
in the business ana civic circles OF
the city and county. 1t is worth the
care that has been given to preserve
for the instruction and pleasure Of
this and other generations.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
70 whom it may concern:

To whom 1t may concern:
Notice is hereby given, That plat
and schedule have been prepared by
the direction OF the city council Of the
city of Keokuk, showing the assess
ments proposed to be made for and on
account of the cost Of the construc-
ton Of paving and curbing on South
Fifth street, from the south approach
of the Fifth street bridge to the north
line of B street, against the property
fronting and abutting on said i'm
provements, and against the street
railway company whose tracks are
located thereon, the said plat and
schedule showing the separate lots
and parcels OF ground proposed to be
assessed for the cost of the said
Improvement, and the names Of the
owners thereof. 80 far as known, and
the amount to be assessed against
each lot or parcel Of ground, and
against the street railway company
whose tracks are located thereon, and
that the said plat and schedule are
now on file in the office Of the city
clerk of the city of Keokuk, and that
within twenty days from the first
publication of this notice all objec-
lions to such assessments. or to the
prior proceedings on account OF err
rors, irregularities or inequalities,
must be made in writing and Med with
the said CLERK. Any objections not so
made viii be deemed waived.
Date OF FIRST publication November
IL, 1914. 80
o. W. sANDBERG,
civ Cyark
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
COOKING BY ELECTRICITY.

The newer types Of electric ranges
for the home are vastly superior to
those brought out when the idea was
new a few years ago. Today it is
quite possible to do all the family
cooking on an electric range, without
dirt, ashes, soot etc, at regular
monthly cost which compares very
favorably with coal or gas. Represen-
tatiye menus for four or five persons
can be prepared on an electric range
of the General Electric type at total
monthly cost Of $500 Tor elec tricitJ
where the regular heating AMI GouE
ing rate Of Ave cents per kilowatt pre-
vai,s. But In many places cheaper
rate can be obtained where one in
tends to do all the cooking by cleo
tricity. At a four-cent rate the 6 ,st
would be $500 montl, and but $500
month under three-cent late.
which IS not at all unusual
Under a MISUNDERSTANDING rate a
breakfast for five persons consisting
of oatmeal. dropped eggs on toast
toast and coffee, can be cooked for
three cents. A dinner consisting OF
pork chops. fried apples, boiled pota
toes, french toast, sauce for toast and
coffee costs six cents A supper OF
scrambled ham and eggs, cranberry
sauce, biscuit, tea and cake costs but
five cents.
The newer types Of electric ranges
embody many features of the so-called
ireless cooker. These features reduce
the cost of current about 40 per cent
Ordinary cooking utensils can be used
on the range, says the Electric Ser
vice Bulletin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
"BLooD WILL TELL"
The Heroe. Of the war.

'tBlood will tell" Is an axiom that
in all the ages has never been gain
said. Every man who does brave,
heroic act carries within his veins a
quality Of blood that urges and sus-
tains him. No matter whether he In
herits 1t from long line OF famous
ancestors or from the sound and
healthy constitution Of his Immediate
parents. whose only distinction is
life.
1t matters little where or how you
obtain it, but it matters all the world
that by some means you possess good
blood. Good blood is hrst, last and
always the making Of manly men and
womanly women It is the source OF
all courage, virtue and happiness.
A new man can be made out Of
one that's "used-up,' bilious and dys-
petpic. It's done by DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. It starts
the torpid liver into healthful action,
puriffes and enriches the blood,
cleanses, repairs. and strengthens
the system, and restores health and
vigor. AS an appetizing, restorative
tonic, 1t sets at work all the process
Of digestion and nutrition. and builds
up flesh and strength. It's the only
Blood and Liver Remedy that's guar
anteed, in every case, to benefit or
cure. II It doesn't do all that's
claimed for 1t, the money Is promptly
refunded. But 1t keeps its promises
that's the reason. 1t can be sold In
this way. s 80 go
1t is not secret remedy for its IN
gradients are printed on wrapper
You only pay for the good you get
Discovery" strengthens weak
Lungs, relieves Shortness of Breath,
Bronchitis. Severe Coughs, and kin.
dred affections.
FREE: Dr. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser, bound in cloth, is
sent free on receipt Of 81 one-cent
stamps to pay expense of wrapping
and mailing only. Address: Doctor
Pierce. Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo. N. Y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
CHANCES.

A strong man makes his own
chances. He builds a ship of boards
and crosses an unknown sea to a
kingdom all his own.
Opportunity does not knock at the
door and beg to be entertained On
the contrary, she is fleet of foot and
shy. He who would come up with her
must go after her hot-foot.
Every successes in the world is
built upon failures. One does not &C
complish great thing at the first at
tempt. The world sees the final sue
cess, but knows nothing OF the strug
gle and disappointment on which it is
built.
On a ship the quartermasteI
stands high up on the mast in the
crows nest" People on shore see
him high above all others and watch
him admiringly as he scars the
ocean from his point of vantage. One
thing they do not see. and that is the
hundreds of narrow iron steps thai
lead from the bottom to the top.
1t is in using our chances, how
ever uttiC thcy may NC, ttidt we opSu
our eyes and minds to other and
greater ones.
The man who, having one talent
hid it, received no more. He who
had FIVE and put them to use was
given five more.
Every good thing in life Is IN
creased by being used for good pur
poses. II wee withhold our natural
gifts, middle age finds us with pow.
ers atrophied and old age finds us
bankrupt.
Everyone's chances lie within him
self A locomotive is fine piece OF
mechanism in itself, but without
steam in the cylinder it cannot move
unless it is pushed or pulled. Many
fineley equipped young men are like
that Aspiration is to the man what
steam is to the engine With pres
sure against the piston, the locomo
tive not only moves itself but draws
enormous loads at high speed. 1t is
the same with men.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
woopMENs THANKSGIVING.

vvSSSS".iN
A. r. Talbot, head consul OF the
Modern Woodmen of America, has is
sued Thanksgiving proclamation
and copies have been received by Of
ficers of the Keokuk and Lee county
camps. In the course OF the procla-
nation he says:
.All Woodmen must feel a thank
fulness larger than heretofore be-
cause Of the remarkable record in
achievements our society has made
during the past year. No clouds Of
disaster have settled upon US; no
crush or cavil has pointed to our
ruin; but courage and manliness
have been in our front, and the Mod
ern Woodmen of America has ex-
emplified the strength of representa-
tive government in fact in fraternal
societies, and real fraternity in its
business affairs hitherto unknown in
institutions like our.
THE storms of discord are over.
The sunlight, bringing harmony and
happiness, Is upon US. In the bracing
dawn Of a new day we justly sing
the praises OF WoodcTaft.
"Light-hearted and buoyant, full OF
faith and courage to do the right, let
every member lift his full weight for
a greater work and progress in our
united and peaceful society just now,
and with gratitude and thankfulness
which shall wash from our lives all
selfishness and rebuke, let us to-
gether bring our society into its king
DOM"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
HAMILTON BUSINESS
MEN AT FORT MADISON
Which 10 Held by CONNER
ciAl Club There.

Fort Madison Gem City: The fea-
ture OF the mid-week luncheon which
was held at the Metropolitan hotel
this noon was the presence Of ten of
the members Of the Commercial club
of the city OF Hamilton, Ill. The bust
ness men Of that city came here sole
ly for the purpose OF attending the
affair and were shown good time
while in this city.
Among the members from Hamil-
ton who attended the luncheon this
noon, were James Jordan, president
of the Hamilton Commercial club, and
Postmaster Harkrader.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE.

What could not the United States
do today to succor the injured and re-
store 6owntrodden Belgium were it to
decide to vote no new battleships
next year, but to devote the sum that
the two authorized will cost-about
s24. O0o, oO0- to the humanitarian
work!
It can hardly be believed that the
frantic appeals of the navy league for
more ships and men and Congressman
Gardeners demand for an inquiry as
to our military helplessness are going
to find a substantial echo from the
common people of this country.
The spectacle Of all Europe at war
is hardly going to induce the Ameri-
can people to squander more millions
annually for military purposes. The
burden of extra taxes already called
for by the war ought to cool those
who can see nothing in It but call
upon us for heavier military burdens.
Recognizing the splendid moral po-
sition in which this country finds it
self today, due in no way to our feet
or troops. and the prospect that we
shall be able profoundly to influence
| the peace in the direction OF disarma-
ment, scarcely single newspaper In
| the whole country has presented any
argument in favor of preparation for
war
On the contrary. there have been
many editorial statements like this
one from the Chicago Evening Post:
This newsDaI er has proposed that
when the war ends, the United States
| lead the way to reduce the war-pro-
voking ornaments by volunteering to
| reduce its own armament II the
league of the great powers will do the
same We believe that the people OF
| the United States feel this way today
| and that they can be neither sneere1
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
WALK FROM IOWA
DOWN INTO DIXIE
Eccentric Character Of Shenandoah
will Push WheeIbarrow and Seeks
Swedish Colony In Louisiana.

SHENANDOAH, Iowa, Nov. &c
p. Olsen, known by many as Charley
Five Drops" has started to the Swed
ish colony in Louisiana, pushing his
wheelbarrow containing the books
that he has always endeared. 1t Is
not known when he left Shenandoah
as the Swedish people were watching
for him to prevent his making the
long trip, but he outwitted them. He
announced about two weeks ago that
he was going to Burnside, La. to join
the colony and gave fareweai letter
to the sentinel-Post to publish.
The passing Of Olson recalls the
story Of how he was named Charlie
Five Drops He sold medicine, the
direction for taking 1t being five drops,
when he lived near Arbordale, east OF
Shenandoah, where some kind farmer
had permitted him to build q shanty
in the woods and from where he trav-
eled around the country with great
pack on his back. Then some one told
him there was alcohol in the medi-
cine and being too conscientious TO
sell anything OF an Intoxicating ma
ture, he went out Of the medicine
business and escaped the title OF Dr..
He is very peculiar character.
short in stature and unable to Per
form hard physical labor. Yet he has
been great reader and has large
library Of books that he has kept
through all the vicissitudes Of his life
and extreme poverty and priyations at
times.
When boy he had burning de
sire to become minister OF the
Lutheran church, but for reasons suf-
ficient to them, no doubt, his parents
would not equip him for that sacred
calling. This provoked him and he
has since been sort OF wandering
Jew. a recluse, living precarious
life, always seeking home but And
ing none that suited him. He fairly
knows the Bible by heart and can
read 1t IN three languages-Swedish
English and German. And notwith'
standing the objections OF his parents
to his being a minister. he managed
to get pnetty good education.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
Passengers on Honor.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
KENOSHA, Wis, Nov. PA street
car system run on the honor basis
with only . man's conscience to force
him to pay fare Is Kenosha's new
idea. Street car company officials to
day declared the experiment, first
tried out yesterday, an unqualified
success. Street railway omcials were
offered the suggestion when revenues
began to slump: flre eighteen con
ductors and put the people on their
honor. Put coin box on the rear
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12

Robert J. Burdette IL at the point
OF death at his home In Pasadena.
Iowa friends will be sorrowful over
this news. Bob Burdette was news
paper humorist and a preacher hum
orist. He scattered sunshine and lift
ed the burden from many weary shout
ders. He is seventy years Of age and
has lived useful life. Burdette can
look into the future with full assur-
ance OF reward.
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Samples Free by Mail

Care for your hair with Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment. They keep the
scalp clean and free from dandruff. alley
itching and irritation and promote natural
hair-growing conditions when all else falls
Although Cuticura Soap (25c.) and Cuti-
cura Ointment {50c.} are sold by druggists
everywhere. sample Of each with 32-p
Skin Book viii bio sent free upon request
Address: :. Cuticura. Dept. T. Boston"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12

platform and let them drop their
nickels without paying a man to
watch them.
1t didn't look good, but other ideas
were lacking and the new idea was
given trial. When the contents of
the boxes were stacked today, Of
ficials found two plugged nickels, a
battered telephone plug and $50 per-
fectly good nickels. The people OF
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and bleeding by morning. His clothing or
the least friction irritated the trouble. His
face and scalp werc covered. They called
It eczema.
I'VE tried different treatments but none
cured him. At three years old VIC commenced
the use Of Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
We could see an Improvement after the
first months treatment. 1t took nearly
year to effect complete cure and he never
had anything like 1T since" (SigneD Mrs.
n Sf.rfeld Mar 81 1914.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12

The suggestion from the Des Moines
Capital that the progressives should
return to the republican party is per-
tinent. They properly belong there
and can do more effective work for
progressive legislation than in any
other party.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12

Some of the democratic newspapers
claim a great administration victory
in the election November 3. Here's
hoping they have another one OF the
same kind In 1916.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12
Kenosha had assaysd shout 1915 pei
cent honest.
nehx SAVING Convention.

BOSTON, Mass, Nov. 12-Wi.n
many prominent physicians and socia'
workers in attendance. the fifth an
nual convention of the American 40
sociatfon for the Study and Preven
ton OF Infant Mortality began tnlo,
day session at the Harvard meoN"
school today.
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keokuk, Iowa :. November Y, 1914
THE DUEL.

THE DUEL.
The gingham dog and the calico cat
Side by side on the table sat:
Twas half past twelve, and (what do
You thinkD
Nor one nor t'other had slept wink!
The old Dutch clock and the Chinese
plate
Appeared to know as sure as fate
There was going to be a terrible spat.
q wasn't there; | simply state
What was told to me by the Chinese
plate.)
The Bingham dog went "Bow-wow.
WOW"
And the calico cat replied. "Mee-ow!'
The air was Uttered an hour or so,
With bits of Bingham and calico,
While the old Dutch clock In the
chimney place
Up with its hands before its face,
For it always dreaded family row!
(Now mind; I'm only telling you
What the old Dutch clock declares
is trueD
The Chinese plate looked very blue
And walled, ooh, dear, what shall we
do?'
But the bingham dog and the calico
WalIowed this way and tumbled that,
Employing every tooth and claw
In the awfullest way you ever saw
And, oh! how the Bingham and calico
flew!
Don't fancy exaggerate-
got my news from the Chinese
plateD
Next morning, where the two had sat
They found no trace Of dog or cat;
And some folks think unto this day,
That burglars stole that pair away!
But the truth about the cat and pup
Is this: They ate each other up!
Now what do you really think of that!
(The old Dutch clock, it told me so
And that is. how / came to know
Eugene Field.
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THOUGHT For TO-DAY.

II all who count themselves happy,
were to tell very simply. what 1t was
that brought happiness to them. the
others would see that between sorrow
and JOY the difference is but be-
tween a gladstone, enlightened accept
ance of life, and hostile, gloomy sub
mission; between a large harmonious
conception of life, and one that is
stubborn and narrow.-Maeterlinc
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nor stampeded into the militarism
that has wrecked Europe"
Fortunately, as President Wilson
proves by his reference to Congress-
man Gardeners alarms as good men
tai exercise" he does not propose to
be stampeded by war-scare Of the
type that has been going on since he
was "a boy Of ten"
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Arrangements are about completed
so that the Christmas ship and Mr..
Rockefeller's relief ship will reach
Belgium about the same time and
give the unfortunates internal as well
as external merriment. The glad hand
with the goods in it radiates JOY for
giver and receiver.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-12

A rancher has applied for rental Of
800 acres OF the Pike national forest,
Colorado. to be used in connection
with private land for raising elk as
a commercial venture