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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25
col. Wells II. etodsstt, Wabash A.
torney. and Friend Of Lincoln.
Saves Them for state
Occasions.
IS LIVING FOR FUTURE
st. LouIsIan l. Hsre Attending Fed
eral Court But shys At sus-
sestlon Of Rem
lnIscenees.

Colonel Wells n. Blogdett. who. II
appearing here as counsel for the
Wabash railroad in the case in prog
ress in the federal court, 10 IN inter
esting figure Colonel Blodgett IL .
veteral OF the Civil war. but he re-
fuses to talk much about his expert
ences. He was friend Of Abraham
Lincoln, but when Judge Mcpherson
mentioned that fact to the newspaper
men yesterday, Colonel Blodgett
flashed one OF his quick smiles and
said:
.But l only tell those stories on
state occasions.
Colonel Blodgett. together with
John MINIS, represents the Wabash
railroad company In the hearing In
the federal court which involves the
ownership Of the Des Moines union
depot. Although q man we'll along in
years, Colonel Blodgett 10 active and
his keen mind is always alive to the
situation.
He was twenty-four years old when
he led his brigade to the support Of
General Thomas at Nashville. He Is
keen admirtr Of General Grenville
M. Dodge, Iowa's famous old soldier
who is known and loved by thousands
of the veterans.
Two years ago last fall Colonel
Blodgett was in Des Moines with Mr..
MINIS trying phase Of this same
case To the writer, who had the
pleasure OF interviewing him at that
time he made the statement that he
was forgetting the past, living for the
future now, ano forgetting the war
SO far as is possible, and living and
working for the future.
Colonel Blodgett's intimate friends
have heard him tell some Of his ex-
periences and especially his stories
u Lincoln. It Is on such state occa-
sions" that he forgets about his reso-
luton for the future and allows him
self to tell few "Reminiscences.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25
elama Gamma PI Meets.

CHICAGO, June 25.-Delegates to
the annual convention Of Sigma Gam
ma ri gathered here today from many
sections OF the United States to at
tend the opening tomorrow OF the
yearly sessions, which will be held
at the La Sale hotel. The first bust
ness tomorrow will be meeting OF
the grand and supreme council. New
chapters will be initiated and de-
grees conferred on candidates tomor-
row. The delegates viii spend Sun
day sightseeing. The annual ban
ouet is to be held Monday night. The
convention closes Tuesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25

built little fellow, stripped, in the
center of circle Of male and female
onlookers, the old woman took
bucket of water and began pouring 1t
over the body Of the manly little chap.
He caught his breath time or two
at first but seemed to enjoy the water
as it was "doused" on him by his old
mother
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25

Here Is what You get in the nsw vELE
for 1915:
The very latest development Of the
stream-line body.
A ight!weight car with oversize tire
equipment. 37x42 inch tires on Models IL
and IA. Forty to eighty per cent greater
mileage from the tires than from any other
car Of the same size.
A completely equipped car. The most
advanced type Of Gray & Davis electric start
ing and lighting, powerful motor-driven
tire pump, Bosch dual ignition, special adj
Unstable windshield, Warner speedometer.
And you get the easiest-riding, most
comfortable car that You can buy. The
average owner wants to do the driving HIM
self. The VELIE is the first car in which
the comfort Of the driver has been made @
important as the comfort of the occupants
of the rear seat. You get big room and per
feet comfort in the front seat as well as in
the rear.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25

But you must act quickly. This special
offer cannot last long. Just as soon as the
five cars, regardless Of model, are sold. the
special plan expires.
You may have thought Of the vEL1E as
being high priced car, but VELIE quality
has been 80 steadily maintained that it has
always been the equal Of any other car sold.
no matter how high the price.
This same quality is not only maintained
in the 1915 models, but improved through
recent big advances in design.
Yet the regular list price has been ma
terially reduced.
And on top of this reduction you have
an opportunity nos0 to get still moro salts
factory arrangement. But this Introductory
offer is made only in the states of Illinois
and Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25

lar.sse Sale sf Any medicine IN the World.
seld everywhere. Ia boxes, Toe, 2Sc-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-25

Tor the mSHlu0IS
Nauvoo had two floating theatres
at her landings last Sunday evening
and there was a hot time In the old
town between the two show boats as
to see which one would get the lar
gest crowd or il the crowd would
split. Mr.. Emerson's floating theatre
called Cotton Blossom, came out win
ned with several hundred paid admis-
sions in the lead The bands of both
shows came up town and entertained
our people with free concerts for near
Nv eighty minutes at about noon and
the managements acted gentlemanly
throughout waiting for each to get
through. In the evening the caliopes
caught cold at times for want Of steam
for they wanted to outdo one another
and the bands Of both boats were
kept busy. After the storm cleared
away the Cotton Blossom attendance
was about 900 mark and the American
about 200.
The new Moose lodge will be organ
lied in Nauvoo Thursday OF this
week and the event will take place
in the opera house.
Recently a man declared that girls
are no more to be blamed for flirting
than the men and that mothers are
the ones responsible for their daugh-
tiers. The last part we know is true
In many instances, even II the drst
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11

Senator Lee NJ. Russell has
accepted an invitation to speak
IT Woodman Springs near Clos.
ter. Amite county. tomorrow.
Wni;e Senator Russs'l has not
formally announced a. a candi-
date for Lieutenant governor, he
sas been an avowed candidate
r almost = year.
enatof Russell is one of the
known young men in the
lie Is An able lawyer, a
4er vi great force and power
mentally and morally ranks
nong the states best men. As
. legislator be is . recognized
ksder and has now one Of the
very highest place. ever achiev-
ed oy any young lswmaker. 4
t;s crowd is expected at this ga.
ri.sring, and the main issues in
the Coming campaign are expec-
tel to be outlined.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11

Given by an Oxford Citizen. Doan's
Kidney Pills wcre u~sed-they brought
bsnsht.
The story Was told to Oxford re.id-
ents-
Time has strengthened the evidence.
Has proven the result lasting.
The testimony ID home testimony
The proof convincing.
y can Be investigated by Oxford re-
sideuts.
Mrs H. &. Word, ColIexe Hin st.,
Oxford. says: 81 know that my hid.
neys were aisorsier~i. for the kidney
secretious were unnatural. had
soreness and lameless across the small
Of my back and at night I could not
he stiu in any position. After taking
Doan's Kidnsy Ffih. which kprucured
II Kendel's Drug store. the trouble
lest and I impfovsd in }eery way. An
other Of my family k.s used Doan's
Kidney Pslk uftk ~ mcue a~shfnesosy
results mn sti1frecommendinR
Doan's Kidney Rflls q every oppor-
tunify, - the benefit they brought me
has been perinanent-rk
Price SOC, 1t all dealers. Dou,t simp
" AJAX for q kidney remedy get Doan's
Kidney Pills the came that Mrs.
Word had. Foster : Milburn Co..
Prope Budsioe, n. Y.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
Many Glad To
Quit Calornel


Dodson's Liver Tone isa harmless,
reliable vegetable-liquid- II is made
to take the place Of dangerous czlomel.
CsIomel in large doses Is . poison.
IL 10 a mineral, a form OF mercury.
What it does u~nplezsantly and very
often viii decide danger in cases Of
constipation and sluggish liver. Dod-
sons Liver Tone does for you safely
and pleasantly, with no pain and no
grippe. Dodsou's does not interfere in
any way with your regular business,
habits OF diet.
Dodsoc's Liver Tone is backed up by
a guarantee of Satisfaction or your
money back a A. II. Kendel the
druggist, Will tell you
on our 80 successful and so reli-
zble q remedy has its imitators, bat
these stores ms Dodson's and will not
deceive YOU
Dodson never makes extragagznt
statements. Dolson's Liver Tone has
been made from the first to take the
plsce OF calomel- 1t .'livens the hv-
er ,"-over comes constipation agreea-
bly, and makes you feel good and il YOU
are not satisfied completely with it A.
H. Kendsl WIZ hand hack thee pur-
chase price t50c.) to you cheerfully,
instantly and without question
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
Senator Lee NJ. Resell Explains the
Road-Bond Laws.

At the request Of a number of
citizens of the county, l. give
herein a synopsis of the road
laws relative to the issuance of
bonds. I an advised that quite q
number of petitions r being
circulated asking the Board of
Supervisors to set aside certain
districts in this county and to is-
sue bonds to construct roads.
These petitions are drawn under
the following laws: Chapter f49,
Laws 1910 AS amended by Chap
ter 145. Laws 1912. as amended
by House Bill No. 100, Laws
1914. The main points in these
laws are ~ follows:
LIST. When a petition is signed
~ many as 20 per cent of the
qualified electors of any district
(and the district may be a whole
beat, part of any beat, or parts
Of two or more beats,) and such
petition is filed with the board of
Supervisors, then such board
shall issue notice in some paper
three weeks next preceding
he date when such BOARD propo-
'es to Issue such bonds; then, il
this time as many as 20
per cent Of the qualified electors /
hall petition against the issu-
'nce of bouds, then such bonds
hall not issue unless at an elec-
lion to be held las soon a prsc-
licsl thereafter a. majority Of
the electors shall vote for the is
suance of such bonds.
The law is silent as to what
the board of supervi-
sors shall use as to the calling of
an election. Ii does not state1
whether the board shall call an
election when 20 per cent or more
petition against the issuance of
bonds. or whether they may call
an election. However, as stated,
no bonds al be issued until
authorized by . majority of the
qualified electors voting in such
election. Remember not a major
ity in the entire district but 1.-THE
voting"
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
Cta)p MARKETING.

Everywhere we begin To- hear
marketing diecussed.
This a a big subject ard II fol-
TIP will mean more to this
stare than most any other. As
We have often stated, each town.
city and village should have an
organization which wiz take up
on themselves the marketing Of
all surplus crops OF the farmer.
For some time tho chicken and
egg market has gotten under
way; this has Just begun, but
some progress has been made
and the result is that farmers are
rcaping much more benefit than
heretofore, What we now need
is a market for all surplus crops
in addition to cotton.
The fact is we ought to quit
cotton. We need to raise pota-
toes, beans, peas, onions, radi-
shes, turnips, lettuce, beets and
all such ~ that. We have the
soil and climate and we q raise
these quickly. But we need a
market. II the above named or
gsnisation would find a market,
post bulletins and advise the
newspapers they would be glad
to give out the information,
Suppose we had one day each
through a certain season for
shipping certain products. II
We had that it would not be long
before many carloads of these
commodities would be shipped.
An acre in potatoes would net
several hundred dollars, and they
r easier to raise than a bale OF
cotton. Yet we don't try to raise
them, and TIE sale and only reas
son is that the farmer don't know
how to sell; he has no idea of q
The merchant in the
city must work that out; he can
do it and it is his duty to do so.
He has information that will help
the farmer and he is using it
very little to his advantage. II
the merchants would take this up
{ would mean much to them; it
would mean millions to the farmer
Why can't the merchants in
Oxford do something? Why not
organize and aid the farmer in
shipping his products? This will
lave to be run on a small scale
but the idea will grow; its
and it won't be long.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11

Professor j. N. Powers, our
State Superintendent of Schools
has engaged Mr.. Karl Jansen of
to give instructions at
University Summer school this
week. He will lecture daily al
Chapel exercises and also give at
D p. m. instructions to the whole
Summer school in the Swedish
corrective gymnastics for Public
schools.
Mr.. Jansen will also on Thurs.
day night, June 18th, given at
the Chapel of the University an
entertainment in costume. Ad-
mission for all is 25cts. The pro-
cesses go to paying for Mr.. jan
sens expenses II Mississippi.
The Summer school is fortunate
in securing this man as he has
National reputation both as en-
tsrtainer of the best rank and
also rs an earnest thorough in
structor in the art of being well
physically. He believes that a
sound mind should be in sound
body.
The entertainment Thursday
night is of great many various
things. Fun and fancy, facts
and genuine good wholesome
food for thoughts are represented
Scene from King Richard iii
in full court costume will also be
given. Selections from Eugene
Field and James Whitcomde
Riley. Demonstration OF Swed-
ish gymnastics and folk. dancing
How different Nations make love
are among the many good things.
Come and enjoy an evening for
the email sum Of 25cts and you
will never regret it.
Mr.. Jansen travels during the
winter season for the leading
Lyceum Bureaus of the country.
Do not forget the time and the
place. We begin at 8 p. N.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11

In other words the above is the
procedure and the law is, that
after you have voted in the bonds
IL they r voted in, this will
authorize the board of supervisors
to issue bonds in the full amount
OF ten per centum Of the entire
taxable property of the district to
pay these bonds. Then, also, an
additional tax of one mill for up
keepo of these roads and this is
not all, this same district must
pay its usual tax to the county,
the entire county, to keep up its
roads just as it does now. In
other words the tax payer pays
the tax he pays now, he pays
another mill tax for up-keep, and
he pays another tax for these
bonde what ever that may be up
to the ten per centum value Of
his entire taxable property.
These bonds are to be paid in
not exceeding twenty i've years
and the taxpayer pays an inter-
est of not exceeding O per cent
per annum payable annually or
semi-annuslly as the board di-
This law requires 3 commis-
sioners to be appointed by the
board; these commissioners re-
ceive not exceeding 5000 each
per year; these commissioners
lay out the roads with the aid OF
an engineer and their roads
selected by them are subject to
the approval of the board Of sup
ervisore. The location of roads,
the kind of roads to be built is
left entirely with these two bodies
the tax payer has no voice what
ever in this.
The above gives the main
points of these laws. II there are
any other points that any citizen
would like to know | would be
glad to make any explana.
ton either by letter, through the
papers or private consultation.
Respectfully submit tied,
LEE NJ. RUSSELL.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
THAT ROAD BOND ISSUE.

The people are waking up and
taking an active part against the
issuance Of bonds for roads. 1t
IL easy 10 ge, in debt but hard to
set ou,. A bond issue for twen-
:; five years ard On top of that a
tax 10 keep up roads, and this
pii,t upon the usual tax, ought
20 make . farmer think before
putting a deed Of trust on his
arm sor life. The roads can be
worked without bonds. Stay GU,
Of cebs ~ our advice. Beat 1 is
paying sf2.o0 & thousand tar
hat - ss mach or more than any
bwn Of les size not only in Mis-
siss'ppi bat anywhere else. 1t ID
more than it ought to be.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
GOOD THING.

TIE Experiment Of working
eoGscts on public roads in Illi-
leis has sroven more than a suc-
cess, ADD It's scope may be widen
ed ia the futurs. The work was
Voluntary on tse part Of the pris-
oners.-
IeSS policy which nfghs be
oiloweF to advantage IN this
state, anchor tvs very obvious
>eascns=
It. when convicts ars worked
a.hin penitsnt,asy walls the ar
ssles they manufsssure are sold
o tbe pooic, md thesefore that
much S-sk is removed from the
NEaxs ofkonest hbor.
nd Wees convics5 ars work
I'd on public rcads their labors
IRE os benefit 10 every cAieen of
eomrfhnity without at the same
srs reinga dsuiment TO sone
E5aess nsn wAo To- in need 81
bread for himself and family.
There is every reason Why
-onv:e.s snocid be Ncvxed,ou'the
psblic hiehwsys'cftais stats.
America is- notorious foT hsv-
ing tine WORST roads OF any cvi-
HE'D ounfry on earshs- and yet
If evs15 coEvict wa put to work
IN roaC' improvements it would
Be only q Question Of time when
ma highways of this country
would b the 5sst in the world.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
Now that the hot days are here
let ma h. solinitous nj the Dumh

Now that the hot days are here
let US be solicitous of the Dumb
.nimals in our charge. Let us
e that our dogs, horses and all
ether animals who are unable TO
tell us that thsy are thirsty. or
hungry, are properly cared for,
and we can safely say that il
that simple act of kindness is
followed we will have less fear of
mad dogs and better results from
our hocses. Let the farmer see
That when he comes TO town tina,
Ms horse or mule does no. have
TO stand in the eun all day long
without water or shade ~ is the
ease. Look after your stock As
~ell as your dog and thereby
prove you are at least humane.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
CURES STUBBORN ITCHY SKIN
TROUBLES

81 could scratch myself to pieces is
often heard rom sufferers Of Eczema,
letter, Itch and similar Skin Erup-
tons, Don't Scrztch-Stop the Itch
ing at once with DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. It's INST application starts
Ealing; ne Red, Rough, Scaly, Itch
is soothed by the Healing and
Cooling Medicines Mrs. C. A. Elm
teidf, Rock Island. NJ, after using DR..
Hohson's Eczema Ointment, writes.
TIM is the first time in nine years I
have been from the dreadful ai1n1ent.v
Guaranteed SOC. at yeur Druggist.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11

The readers Of tbs baper Will -
pleased TO Iearh that there b AZ t<ast eos
dreaded dfseAag that orienes has been
Cztnrrh. Hsif-s cstarvh Csfs 10 the only
positive ours npw n 10 the medical
fraternity. catarrh being . Constitutional
disease. r~quires = conssituftcnal sr>at-
~t~rnalfy. acting directly upon the hfor4
md mucous surfaces OF TIRE system. there
by destroying the ~foundafiou Of the dis
ease. ms giving fLc patient strength by
building up the constitution and- assisstrg
nAtur IN doing lis work. The prourfetors
have 50 much faith In Its curasfvs pow
ers that they o6er Owe Hundf Dollars
for any case that N falls 20 cure. send
for list Of testimonials
Addrvs: y. J. CHENEY q CO. fsfsds. O
Sold by all psusgtafst 10.
Take Hairs Family Pttis foe eUnssttaueaL
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
HOT WEATHER TONIC AND
HEALTH BUILDER

Are yon run d0wn-Nervous-T Tired?
10 everything You do an effort? You
are not lazy-you are sick! Your
stomach, Liver, Kidneys. and whole
system need a Tonic. A Tonic and
Health Builder to drive out the waste
matter bald Won up and renew your
strength Nothing better than Elec-
tric Bittsrs- Start to-day. Mrs. James
Duncan. Haynesville, Me-, writes:
Completely. cured me after several
doctors gave me up" soc. and sI.00,
at your Druggist.
Ducklen's Arnica Salye for Cuts,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
Mr. |. c. Levy Of Hollx sprine,

Mr.. l. c. Levy Of Holly Springs
Who held deposits to the amount
OF soO,0O0.00 in the bank that be-
came involved therer last week,
has turned over his sntire de.
pnsits To be used in payment Of
other dspositors until they are
fully paid. He was ono Of the
Officers Of the bank. That is .
good example for any bank Of
fetal to set.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
COUGHS AND COLDS WEAKEN
THE SYSTEM

chinal troubles are depressing and
weaken the system Loss OF weight
and appetite generally follow. Get =
SOC. bottle of DIR Kings New Discovery
to-day. It viii stop your cough The
11rst dose helps. The best medicine
for Stubborn Coughs, Colds and all
Ihrought and Lung Troubles. Mr.. o.
h. Brown, Auscatine. Ala writes:
my wife was sick during the hot sum
mer months and l honestly believe DIR.
Kings New Discovery soved her Kfe."
Goad for children. soc and s1.00 at
yong drugrist-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11
NOTICE TO ROAD CONTRAc-
TORS.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors will inspect
the roads of their respective beats
after the 18th day OF June. 1914,
And the Board expects to find
the roads worked. Witness my
this June 4, 1914.
W. j. Lovelady, Pres.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1914-06-11

We are authorized 10 announce
HOY ALBERT C. ANDERSON
o. Ripley. fippah county. Miss.
a "a a candidate for Congress from
This. the Second Congressional
District. subject to the action of
The Democratic primary.