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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
Twensy-sscond District Of Iowa State
Sunday School Association to
Meet Here This
Week.
AT BAPTIST CHURCH
Local Pastors TO Have Prominent
Part in the Convention
state President TO
Speak.

~
The twenty-second district OF the
Iowa State Sunday School association
comprising Lee, Des Moines. Henry
and Louisa counties, will meet in this
city Friday and Saturday of this week
in the Baptist church. Round table
discussions and addresses by officers
and delegates from the four counties
will be features OF the program There
will also be addresses by several mem
bers Of the association from other
parts of the state. st
Rev. Frank G. Beardsley Of the
First Congregational church, and
Rev. A. c. Ernst Of the st. Paufs Ger
man Evangelical church OF this city
will lead the song service and special
prayer for the county ofiicers and del
egates which will open the conven-
ton Friday morning.
Rev. Newcomb OF the Westminster
Presbyterian church will lead the spe-
cial prayer for an enlarged Sunday
school vision Friday evening. The
Baptist choir OF this city viii have
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
HOME FROM PIXIES
PEAK AND COLORADO
o. e. King Has Returned From ar
Extended Sojourn in the Land
of the West

o. E King, who had been on an ex-
tended trip west for a few months,
has returned home, looking much
benefited from the travel and the
healthgiving air of the Colorado coun-
try. Mr. King was most of the time
ia the vicinity of Pixies Peak, Colo
RADIO Springs, and Manitou, the latter
portion Of the time holding the posi-
ton of chief clerk at the Mansion
House, a popular hostelry among the
tourists, who visit that country. II
closed at the close of the tourist sea
son. the first of the season, and Mr.
King having enjoyed the pleasures
and benefits received from a sojourn
to that country and having taken OBJ.
servation of the interesting scenery
there, hurried to his Iowa home
where he is now enjoying the congrat-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
CoMMENDS J. o. BOYD
FOR HIS ARTICLE
Discussion Of Weak Points In Work.
mems Compensation Act Is APP
proved by Commissioner.

j. o. Boyd's article on the weak
nessas of the workmen's compensation
act, which was published in The Gate
City's special edition, has received
the approval of Warren Garst. indus
trial commissioner. The following
letter was received by Mr.. BOYD:
Mr.. j. o. Boyd, Keokuk, Iowa.
Dear Sir-I am greatly pleased with
your article In The Gate City on the
unfortunate feature of our workmen' 8
compensation law, which is threaten
ing loss of employment to SO many
worthy men,
You have placed your finger right
on the prime defect in our insurance
system, but would like permission
to quote part of your article. along
with other citations to the same ef-
feet, in my forthcoming biennial re-
port.
AS the article has already been pub
lished / presume there would be no
objection to giving it further official
publicity.
Congratulating you again on the
lucid and powerful presentation you
make of this important matter, / am
Very truly yours,
WARREN GARST,
Iowa Industrial Commissioner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
Y. M. c. A. ITEMS
General Activity,

The new younger members of the
Y. NJ. C. A. force, the newly elected
assistant secretary, Warren Neil and
Boys Secretary Brugman. assisted by
the retiring assistant secretary, By
ron o. Lutman were busily engaged
this morning reviewing the books and
past records of the association, in
preparation for the fall and winter
active season. Brugman is no strang-
er in Keokuk where Ell was born and
reared and where he received his
first lessons in Christian Association
work. His friends are glad to see
him among them again. Warren
Mel, the assistant secretary, is a
Keokuk boy by adoption, il not by
birth. and he got his first schooling
in association work in this city. Mr..
Durgee, general secretary, was also
full of work on the outside, and,
Physical Director Orsborne, who is
always doing something, was also
planning and working for the prog
ress and success Of his department.
The coming season promises to be a
time of general interest and activity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23

charge OF the music Friday evening,
while Mrs. 8. NJ. Lloyd Of the Trinity
NJ. e. church will have charge OF the
music Friday afternoon
Saturday afternoon Rev E. Leroy
Steffey OF the Methodist Protestant
church will conduct the Bible period
The music Saturday afternoon will be
in charge Of the Christian church or
chestFa. ~ sssgs'f
Among the prominent state speak
ers who will make addresses during
the convention are Rev. w. H. Beach.
Ter Of Waterloo, state president OF
the organization, and Rev. L. E. Zoe
mig of Fairfield, missionary superin
tendent OF Presbyterfes Of Iowa. Rev
Koenig will also have charge OF q
round table discussion Friday morn
ing. Rev. Beachler will make an ad
dress on the subject, GOOD News by
the Delegates. "a. =.
On Saturday morning at o'clock
the visitors viii assemble at the
church from where they will make
trip in a body over the plant of the
Mississippi River Power company
The entire morning viii be devoted to
this excursion There will be no ses
sion held Saturday evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
PIONEER PREACHER
DIED AT MONTROSE
Rev. J. r. Newhouse Departs This
Life at the Age of Seven
ty-three Years.

Rev. j. R. Newhouse, a pioneer Bap-
fist preacher, and we'll known in
southeastern Iowa, Missouri and
Illinois, especially in the Baptist cir
cles of these states, died yesterday
morning at his home at Montrose, of
heart trouble, aged seventy three
years. Mr.. Newhouse had been in
Ill health for a considerable period,
and his advancing age added to his
debility and at the last he passed
peacefully away, leaving life OF USE
fulness behind him, more enduring
than a monument of stone. He had
hosts of friends in this county and
elsewhere, who join with his mourn
ing family with sad regret at his
death.
Mr.. Newhouse is survived by his
wife, four. sons and three daughters.
The funeral will occur at his home
and the burial in the vicinity, the
time not being ascertained.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
JOHN CONCANNON JR.
DIED LATE TODAY
Well Known Resident Passed Away
at Ills Home After a Brief
Illness.

John Concannon. Jr.. forty years old.
died suddenly at his home shortly be-
fore 3 o'clock this afternoon. His
death was caused by gall stones.
His health had been slightly affected
for some time. but it was not until
last evening that the trouble had be-
come serious and he was confined to
his bed.
His wife, his father. John Concan-
non. Sr.. two brothers. Joseph L.. and
Patrick J., and three sisters, Cecilia,
Mrs. Mary Hogan. OF this city, and
Mrs. Anna Moore. of Portland, Ore,
survive him.
He had long been a devout member
of the st. Peters Catholic church.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
LOCAL AUTOISTS
HAVE BEEN ASKED
River to River Picnic at Iowa City 10
Open to keokuk People, Ae-
eording to Letter.

e. A. French Of the good roads com
mittee of the Industrial association
has received notification from Robert
n. Carson, promoter OF the red ball
route, at Iowa City Of the riverto-river
picnic which will be held in Iowa City
on October 1. Mr.. Carson invites
KeoEuk auto owners to participate
and urges that strong lineup OF
cars be sent to compete in the big
parade.
There will be prize awarded the
automobilists of other roads that 60
to Iowa City besides the river to river
road. These prizes will be based on
the number Of cars and the amount
of mileage consumed.
The riyerfte river road prizes In
clude money for the team having the
largest humber of cars in line and
for numerous other points.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
two Nieces and Nephew Of Late Mrs.
Julia shuler Of This City
Are Living in
England.
HAVE SHARES IN WILL
Property Which Went to Sister Goes
Now to flieces and Nephews
on Death Of This
Sister.

Afii6ayits signed by the consul gen
eral of the United States at London
showing that Miss Letice Cunning
ham, Elizabeth Blissett and Joseph
Carey, all Of England, are neices and
nephews of the late Julia Shuler OF
this city were presented to the clerk
OF the district court today for filing
and recording. The afidavits were
secured on an order from the district
court of Lee county.
By the will OF Mrs. Julia A. ShuleI
of this city. property was bequeathed
at her death to her sister. On her
sisters death the property was to be
divided, between nieces and nephews
The sisters death occurred year
ago, and it was necessary to locate
the nieces and nephews. Five have
been located in New Jersey and three
are found to be in England, by these
affldaEits which were sent to Attorney
/. n. Tichenor of this city.
The affidavits were accompanied by
seyersHulasuetures to serve in iden-
tifcation.-and copy OF q Buenos
Ayres newspaper which contained
the notice of the death Of one mem
Der OF the family.
The affidavits are sealed with
large red seal, and signed by Robert
E. Skinner, consul general OF the
United States. at London, England.
The consular fee stamp is afixed to
each OF the affdavits.
The matter Of the estate VIII come
M next week when court Is convened
here, 1t Is expected now.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23

T. in the country. are taking > lively
interest in the proposed line, ana
doubtless the people of Kahoka Will
ginger up" to the possibilities OF the
road in the near future. The people
here are making haste slowly. which
IL probably wise thing TO do. Lets
investigate. and II satisfied. put our
shoulder to the wheel and land tho
road.
A number Of testimonials, favorable
TO Mr.. knight, were read at the meet
ing. Many Of these were letters re-
ceived by private parties doing lit
tie investigating on their own hook.
All gave Mfr. knight a clear bill OF
health, and flne recommendation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
THE WEATHER

For Keokuk and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Thursday. Not much change
in temperature.
For Iowa, Illinois and Missouri.
Fair tonight and Thursday. Not much
change in temperature.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23

ulations OF his friends on his improv-
ed appearance. While absent on this.
his third visit to that country. .ir.
King viewed the landscapes o'er from
the rugged heights of Pixies Peak.
but he had been on the peak more
than once before on former sotourns
In that locality.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
PERSON AIS.

Karl Keidaisch returned yesterday
to his home in Chicago.
Noble Ira Ayres of Horton, Kans.,
is in the city. the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Collier.
Mr. and Mrs. D F. Miller and fam
lily Of St. Louis are visiting at the
home of /. H. Henuel, 1912 High.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
GIRLS GLEE CLUB
ELECTION IS HELD
Miss Alice Hinkley is President and
Miss Abbie BidWelI 10 Leader
Of Organization.

The Girls GIee club Of the Keokuk
high school has chosen its officers for
the season The following were Sc
lected:
President-Alice Hinkley.
Leader-Abbie Bidwell.
Secretary-Caroline Bode.
Treasurer-Dorothy Aldrich.
Pianist-Coral Meador.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
COMING EVENTS
In keokuk

. Lee county Sunday school
. convention Sept. 1926.
q Professional Photographers
!. club, No. I. OF Iowa-Sept. rs and I
> 20. es
, First district Federation of 4
. Women's Clubs, Oct. I.
, Lee County Teachers "Inspir- 4
, ational Conference"-Oct. 1.
, In This Vicinity.
West Point fair, Sept. 22-25. Z
:. Old soldiers Hancock county I
, reunion at Warsaw, Sept. 20.
Dedication Fort Edwards monu- 4
, ment, Warsaw, Sept. 80. 4
Old settlers reunion and home 4
, coming. Warsaw. Oct. 1.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
Smallest Vote Yet.
United Press Leased Wire S

limited Press Leased Wire Service-]
BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 23.-Com-
pIete returns show record small
ballot was cast throughout the state.
This was mainly due to the fact that
none Of the gubernatorial candidates
had contests in their respective par
ties. Governor David 1. Walsh was
renominafed BY the democrats.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
Daily River Bulletin.
River Forecast.

The river Will remain nearly sta
tionsry. or fall slightly from Daven-
port to Keokuk during the next 48
hours
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
Everyone Talks Informally.

Following the meeting. an informal
gathering was held at which the mat
ter was threshed out pro and con. 1t
was almost unanimously decided that
the road would open up vast terri
tory In this part Of the country of
great benefit, not alone Of great worth
70 the people Of the country through
which the line would pass, but of in.
estimab1e value to the business inter.
.ests Of the towns along the line.
The line as now proposed, would
run from the city Of Keokuk via the
powder mills to the Iowa line and
cross into Clark county 1t what II
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
CLARK County lmpressed.

People here are generally impressed
with the feasibility of the proposed
line. and we believe will do their part
III the movement. That the meeting
here Monday night was not favored
with . larger crowd is accounted for
In two ways-one that the meeting
had not been properly advertised, end
the other few counter attractions.
Mr.. knight having fully outlined his
case he then called on those present
t. ask questions, or say something
for or against the proposed enterprise.
A number spoke, namely 8. s. Ball.
DR.. A. c. Alexander, E. C. Bloom, A..
g. Trump. Many others asked ques
lions concerning. the project and all
were cheerfu1ly answered by Mr..
Knight The meeting was adjourned
without any definite action being TAX
en-. Another meeting may be called in
the near future.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
Weather Conditions

Conditions indicate fair weather,
with not much change in temperature
for this section tonight and Thursday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23

% .. n. :. 39-f1 sc NV P Cidy
~ I a. m. :. 30.17 Sc NV Clear
River above low water Of 1864. J
feet.
Change IN "a hours, fail tsD.ns.
Mean temperature, Sept- ~, s.
Highest temperature. r.
Lowest temperature. -,
Lowest temperature last night, 4s.
FRED 2, GOSEwISCH.
Observer
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
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THE GATE CITY 10 on sale 1t the
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23

known az McCormick's ferry. thence
to Revere. where it would tap the
Santa Fee and thence to Kahoka and
on south Mr.. Knight, in his talk.
also dwelt at some length Of the
value of the road in tapping the Santa
TFe, thus making competitive line
for the Burlington in this section.
The proposed line would carry freight
as well as passengers. in fact would
handle cars from the steam roads.
Meeting a keotuk Soon.
A meeting VIII probably be held at
keokuk in the near future. as Mr..
knight is very anxious to finish his
work in this section and proceed
southward.
The people Of Clark county. especial.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23

-Rsaa me Oats CITY want column.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-23
Local Observations.

Bar.Ther. wind. weathel
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08

Music! Music! Music! All the latest popular music at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08
"Sanctuary" in Washington

WASHINGTON, May 7.-The open air performance of the bird masque Sanctuary" will be given here to- day. Miss Margaret and Miss Flea nor Wilson recently appeared in a presentation of this play in New York and Miss Margaret Wilson is a mem Der of the committee which met Dr. C. D. Coburn and selected a site for todays performance. The play is Montessori Educational Association
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08

Bids will be received for the sale of the Y. M. c. A. property, located at thee orner of Hobart and Broad way, up to May 18th. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Address w. T. STUART, Pres. 15
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08

Guy Banta left yesterday for Ga lena bay. |, M. Merrifield returned to Gold creek yesterday.
 William Soule will leave for Skag-- way on the next boat.
 Lieut. Kunzig will leave for Se- attle on the next boat
 Henry Suessdorf is again confined to his bed with la grippe
 Frank Mulvey will have his launch in operation in a few days.
 Abe Bell came in yesterday from Solomon Basin and returned this morning.
 Teddy Johnson is in from the Port Wells section and will remain for some time.
 The painted dog at the Orpheum tonight, fine three-reel feature, Pinkus' special
 George White, now in the Nel-- china, has written to friends that the outlook for the camp is more en- couraging than ever.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08
Subscribe for the Prospector.
TIDE TABLES.

Notice of Sale of Real Property. In the Commissioners Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division. In Probate.
 In, the matter of the estate of l. D. Flynn. deceased.-Notice of Sale of Real Property
 Notice is hereby given that in pur-, suance of an order of the above en- titled court. made on the 3Oth day of April, 1914, in the matter of the es- tate of I. D. Flynn, deceased, the un-
 dersigned, the administrator of said estate, will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash, in lawful money of the United States, and sub
 ject to the confirmation by said court, on Saturday, the 30th day of May,
 1914, at 2 o'clock, in the afternoon of said day, at the front door of. the court room of the above entitled court.
 in the Town of Valdez, Alaska, all
 the right, title and interest of the said I. D. Flynn, at the time of his death, and all the right, title and in terest, that the estate has by opera
 tion of law or otherwise, acquired other than or in addition to that of the said l. D. Flynn, at the time of his death, in and to that certain piece or parcel of land, namely an undi-
 vided one-third interest in and to lot l1h in Block seven CD. inNthe said town of Valdez, Alaska. Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this 3Oth day of Ap- Fril, 1914.
 w. T. SCOTT. Administrator. of the Estate of I. D., aFlynn. deeeased. ! t&f| v*,| First publication April 30, 1914. Last publication May 29, 1914.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08
LOCAL sREviTiEs.

Slim Gray returned from Knik on the Sampson. -.. Suits pressed for $1.OO at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 198. The sawmill was busy yesterday facing up piling for the Granby wharf Nugget jewe1ry made to order by G. o. Reinke at the Valdez Drug Co. Supt. Charles Crawford, of the Gold King, came up last night from Shoup bay.
 The latest style hats just received on the Sampson for Mrs. Winter. If
 Charles Patz, who has been railing motorcycle, left on the boat last night for Cordova
 G. O. Reinke, the watcnmaker and jeweler, is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work guaranteed.
 Robert Speck came over to Valdez on the Sampson after spending the winter at Knik.
 Just received on the last boat 1864 cans of paint. c. c. RUDOLPH. If
 The Granby tug lowed over the big raft of piling from the sawmill boom to the wharf site today.
 Suits pressed for $1.O at Silver mans, the tailor. Telephone 19S.
 The sidewalks on Sherman, street have been torn up and the work of rebuilding them will be commenced at once.
 Glasses $1.00 and up. G. o. Reinke at Valdez Drug Co. If
 Manager Ethical of the local saw mill is cutting the lumber for the sidewalks and is squaring the ends with his power cutoff saw.
 Extra large, we'll furnished, front room, suitable for two, bath, phone, board if desired, apply Mrs. Guen- ther Krau Building
 FOUND-Locket and chain. Apply at Prospector office, prove property and pay for this adv.
 Talk over that matter of life in surance with Crary. You know his company-New York Life. Its the largest and safest life insurance con- pany in the world Has over 748 million dollars assets. It's policies contain all of the modern liberal fea lures. If
 Bids will be received for the sale of the Y M c. A. property, located at thee orner of Hobart and Broad way, up to May 18th. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Address w. T. STUART, Pres. k15
 Music! Music! Music!
 All the latest popular music at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08

Slim Gray returned from Knik on the Sampson. ....
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08
Harvester company's Appeal Up.

WASHINGTON, May 7-The appeal of the International Harvester Co., of America will be heard before the United States Supreme Court today. This company was fined $25,000 by the Missouri Supreme Court and oust- ed from business for violation of the antitrust laws.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08
For Sale.

Launch Uncas, winner of first prize last Fourth of July, length 23 feet; 6 h. D. Brooks engine; first-class con- dition, cheap for cash if taken at once. Also Ideal 60-egg incubator Apply to Capt. Erwin, Fort Liscum
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08
Northwestern Not Reported.

Up to the time of going to press no report had been received from the steamer Northwestern and it is not known when she will leave the westward city.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08

Good Business House for Sale.
 Good business block for sale on Keystone avenue, Valdez, Alaska. Apply to owner, Mrs. s. F.. Gleason. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-05-08
Three ReeIer Tonight.

At the Orpheum tonight fine three-reel drama, The Boomerang; also fine comedy, It's Great to be Great.
The chronicle=news. (Trinidad, Colo.) 1898-current, 1914-11-06

lit and burning on such awful nights.
For ing the livcsh Of til" Dassen-
gers the railway COMPANY through its
s,ipcrint endcnt. Colonel Fisher, CAV"
Tie mistress at the 'kiowu n lif" pass
over the line but she has never used
1t nor has she been in Denver for 4"
years now.
Til. dame at the ~ ranch was us
ually 'as gentle as Il kitten but was
brave, enough to face the devil when
emergencies arose. on occasion sh"
could swear like II Luskcr and VAS ~
full of fight as the kaiser's army.
One day n travelling agent FOR the
Home Comfort rang" came along and
insisted on unloading one OF his new
tangled sheet iron stoves on the old
lady but she did not propose TO TAX"
auythinE on trial and ran the fellow
off the premises with so MANY i'm
Precautions that lie never stopped
there again, Away back somewhere
she mad INDUCED in II row with her
cattle neighbor. Jerry Mann. and did
not. sde him again for eight or ten
years. One day Uncle derry was pass
ing that way and seeing tn" madam
hocnc In the garden near the road
he stopped to salute her. "fou do
not know me- remarked Jerry In lis
friendly way Il know all | want to
know Of YOU. rcDlfed the missus
without looking mp. The dogs
barked and the caravan passed on.
as they say in Rumania. and Jerry
Mann was wise enough 10 keep go
ing. Lady Mack still lives in the big
old house at the kiowa crossing with
some of her children around her on
ranches of their own. while "NOtcric
things jog along without serious con
Germ to her with the world forgot
and Farm