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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Curb Market quits.

limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.J
NEW YORK. Oct. 26.-New York's
curb market was practically put out
OF businessstoday by the police. The
at the time set for the opening
was very small. Before any activity
began, a policeman appeared and dis
the groups. ordering the brok-
ers to move on,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Weather Conditions.

The principal storm area is passing
from the lower lake region to the st.
valley this morning, and has
been attended by light rain in the low
or lake region. which has turned to
In upper Michigan.
High pressure, with its crest In
North Dakota. Is causing colder
trail valleys, and the temperature is
below the freezing point in thu north
ern plains and mountain states.
Conditions indicate fair weather for
this section tonight and Tuesday, and
colder tonight with frost. the lowest
temperature falling to near the frsez-
ing point.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26

The above United Press dispatch
gives the conclusion to the highly
dramatic trial OF the Quincy youth
who SRas sofiarged with numbering his
sister Blanche. Other indictments
are pending against Pfanschmidt, and
hi may be tried on these. This is
his second trial, the first n having
been reversed by the supreme court
for error in the trial court.
The jury went to bed Saturday
night, as told IN Sundays Gate City.
Nine OF them at the time had voted
for an acquittal. All Macomb expected
that the ether three would be- won
over .te-sths side of the. defendant,
and.aH1a6anittal was freely predicted.
Tx casa.went to the jury a little
alter eleven O'Clock Saturday morn
s1ng,i..I Il was.a;a little after stwo-after
the Jurors had eaten dinner-that
they formally organized. It Is said
that no ballot was taken on the5gener-
al question OF the guilt or innocence
OF the defendant until shortly after
four in the afternoon.
sfrst ballot is said to have re-
s,Itted AZ asvote Of eight to four In ia
vor of the defendant. Very few bal
lots we're taken; the final ballot Of the
day. was. taken just before the jury
retired for the night. and stood 9 to
3 In favor of the defendant.
Reports from Macomb show that
Pfanschmidt was but slightly worried
over the outcome. He ven to sleep
Saturday night before the jurors had
retired.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Fire Loss.

UNITED Press Leased Wire ser'i...
CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-Ffre swep. =
1--WE story brick and frame ouiiu
Of the Fleischman Mating comps.
today. doing damage estimated
$500, 900. One fireman was ln)uieu'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Oil q AGAIN.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
FINDLAY, Ohio. Oct. 26.-The Ohio
OIL company today announced q furth-
er reduction of three cents per barrel
on all Of its oils. afe
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
eo,,in, exh,b,t Feature. Fair.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Oct. Zo.-in.
South Carolina state 1alr ope ,,,s.
here today was featured by a 'rolnI -
exhibit" OF the Southern railway,
Illustrating the dairying, farnine'
scientific. horticultural and allied =
dustries OF Dixie"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
The DEVILS Shop.

He whs has no mind to trade with
the devil should be so wise as to keer .
away from his shop.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
THE WEATHER

For Keokuk and vicinity: Fair to-
night and Tuesday. Colder tonight
with frost.
For Iowa: Fair tonight with freez-
Ing temperature. Tuesday fair with.
warmer in the northwest portion.
Fresh north winds diminishing.
For Missouri: Fair tonight and
Tuesday. Colder tonight with frost.
Fresh northerly winds diminishing.
For Illinois: Fair tonight and Tues
day. Colder tonight with probably
frost. Fresh north winds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Snow In Chicago.

SnoW IN SUsSSoSs -.
limited Press Leased Wire SerViSe'
CHICAGO, Oct. ga light sno
the first Of the season. fell here
noon today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Jury Returns Verdict This Morning
Acquiring Young Man Of Charge
Of Numbering His Sister
Blanche.
SECOND TRIAL OF CASE
Finding Of Twelve Men Was Not Ur.
expected at Macomb Where Trial
Has Been Held for
Ten Days.

, 80

MACOMB. H., Oct. 26.-The jury
in the Pfanschmidt case tried here,
brought in a verdict this morning of
not guilty, and the young man was
set free.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Grain Review.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO. Oct. 2S.-Cable news
was bullish for the wheat trade ut
the start today and prices were n
to III higher at the opening. Heavy
northwest receipts brought heavy
sales early In the day and in q sharp
reaction. the market dipped to y be-
low Saturdays close.
A better weather map early In the
day caused corn prices to drop 10
rs In the forenoon.
Oats had an easy undertone q the
start and dropped u to y, sympathiz-
ing with wheat and corn.
Provisions were higher on account
OF a strong hog market, but eased OF
a trifle toward noon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
FRANCE
..tcontinued fronl PAGE ID.

German losses In the recent battles
as "eo%nsiderable.'
The abatement said: During the
day our front has been maintained.
The forces Of Germans that had sue
ceeded- In crossing the User river be.
tween Nieuport and Dixmude have
unabIe to make any further prog
ress. nour front extends in . general
from Nleuport and Dixnnude to
the region between Ypres and Roulers
and then 70 points between Armsntiers
and lille, west Of Labasse and west OF;
and rear Arras. This limo ?
10 the south along q front
aIreadys known. In the battles Of the
recent days, the enemy appears TO
suffered considerable losses.
ain Russia TO the west Of the vistula
river and north of PiIica. the Germans
rave been thrown back, their advanced
having been taken at the point
81 the bayonet." j
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Daily River Bulletin.
Stage. Height Change. Wea'h'r.

River Forecast.
The river will fall slightly from
Davenport to Keokuk during the next
4S hours.
Local Observations.
Oct. Bar. Their. Wind Weather.
25 Z D. m. /. 1901 4S SW Clear
&c Z a. m. =. Jos 43 NV Clear
River above low water OF 1864. 5
feet, i tenth.
Change in "a hours, rise 1 tenth.
Mean temperature, Oct. Is, 46.
Highest temperature, sc.
Lowest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature last night, ~.
FRED z. GOSEW1SCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26

The Gate City want column.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26

-Read ,rhs Gate City want column.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
DEAD LITTER GROUND.

ey William Philip Simms, Unltes
Press STAFF correspondent.]
PARIS, Oct. 26.-The Germans arr
being held all along the new line O
battle In the north while the French
are pressing the fighting on the ex
treme right in an effort to force :
change In the German plans. Thi,
was the Interpretation placed today
on announcement that severe fighting
has taken place in both the Woevre
andsthe' Arsonne regions.
The Germans In order TO make theiI
operations from the north s~uecessful
Withdrew the .eavarin troops from
their left and emit them into action In
Belgium supported by the fresh levIea
from Cologne and Berlin. The French
have taken advantage Of this and al
= result It 10 believed they are nov
maintaining so stern an offensive On
their right that the pressure on their
extreme LEFT must shortly be relieved
by enforcing the Germans to send
some Of their forces from the Belgian
front back around to the Woevre re.
sion.
The advance OF Germans across the
User has not been followed up with
any further offensive This IL
believed due TO their terrific losses In
gaining their success at this point. Al
reports from the front agree that the
Germans sacrificed thousands Of men
in this movement and ali along the
front the ground 10 reported covered
with dead and wounded Germans.
The feet continues ito operations
along the coast from Nieuport to os
tend, the heavy naval guns constant
Iy raking the German positions which
have now been withdrawn inland from
two to five miles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26
Like Deserted Village.

the students love to call the Boule-
ward ST. Michel, the main artery OF
the quarter" yet as I wandered up
and down its length, l had the creeps.
A country church yard at midnight
is a Coney Island compared to this
once ,happy-go-lucky street.
The hour I chose for my promenade
was. between II and IL o'clock. at
night. the hour when ordinarily at
this time, OF the yea students are
frolicking lambkins on the green,
their arms about each other or their
pretty Mimi Pinson sweethearts. sing
ing, laughing, shouting remarks to
each other. having the time OF their
young lives: when the cafes are
crowded. with joyous youths and girls.
the one absorbing his books n
cafes creme. the other her hot milk
or syrup mixture, fighting creditably
shy OF stronger beverages than coffee
and cream when the lights are at
their brightest, merriment at its full
lest; the Joy Of living at its keenest
and insouciance is at its flood tide.
Everything was different last night.
The tone of the quarter was sepul-
chral. Most Of the lights were out;
the others dimmed; the shops were
closed: the restaurants and cafes
locked and barred and suffered. AS
I walked down the th~oroughfare from
the Pantheon towards the Seine.
keeping to the right hand sidewalk
the sidewalk OF the "Bou1' Niche" 1
met perhaps two score people In. n
five Or six squares from the top OF
the hill to the bridge spanning the
river at Place st. Michel. Most OF
the people were girls, seeking, seek
ing, seeking, but apparently always IN
vain, I felt something akin to a shud-
der pass through me-. The dark.robed
girls moving noiselessly through n
shadows Of this once brilliantly light
ed street made me think Of ghosts
haunting some gilded palace of dead
and gone ages, seeking vainly for
those who used to- revel there.
At the bottom Of the hill, I crossed
the way and started back UP the
street on the opposite sidewalk. This
was entirely deserted save for q
cIoaked policeman standing like q
dis~consolate spirit deep In the shad-
ows OF the trees. No, there was one
other living soul On that side street
the Boul' Niche, a woman, alone
and weeping. For me she was the
symbol Of the quarter. l did not ap-
proach her, so I could not swear
was real; today I am half inclined
to think that she was not, thai n
was only a creature OF my imagina-
ton, the spirit Of gloom now mistress
OF the quarter Latin" War mas
played greater nowhere than
here where youth once had his king
dom.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-26

PEORIA. Ill., Oct. 26.--Corn-Mar
ket unchanged, Nc lower. No. 2 vel
low, No. 8 yellow. 73Ac: No. 3 mixed
73c; No. 5 and No. s mixed. Rhci
sample, new. 60@62hc.
Oats-Market Nc lower; standard
4sc.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

fascinating costume, htly crowned by
one of the new cock's-comb tooues
made OF black tullc and jetted net.
These short frilled basque-tunicsN
may be counted among the novelties
OF the present season. They are be-
coming to tall and slender girls, but
they should be avoided by the woman
whom the Parisians describe as belle
femme.
Very much the same outline is OBJ
tanned by bunched-up panniers, in vel
vet or soft satin, but the frilled basque
is the very latest thing.
have seen this week an exquisite
ball dress which was created in Paris
for an English woman, who is said to
be the beauty of Cannes" this season.
This model shows the new skirt
which seems to have been turned up.
side down.
The material Of this lovely gowb
was turquise blue soufle de sole, one
of the new siken materials, and the
roses which formed the ceinturc were
in dull gold Upper with copper.
The corsage was made OF blue chII
fon. and the dccollete cher sett,
which showed through the transparent
stuff was in gold lace. This gown i:
quite short in front This is also one
of the very new ideas, and for dane.
ing it is, OF course, excellent, though
almost all the trains of to-day are SC
arranged that they can be held up b.
an invisible ring placed near the point
Of the train, at the hem.
| must also draw attention 10 the
long waistlne. One or two OF the
leading Partisan dressmakers are try.
ing TO make this ultra long wasting
popular for evening gowns, and there
is much TO be said in its favor. II per-
mits the bust TO assume classic curves,
and for stout figures it would certainly
be ideal.
Wher. evening gowns are con.
cerned, taffetas is going to be ono Of
the most popular materials. especially
the new shot tafetas, which IS printed
in MARITIME designs
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

Another excellent furana that composed by Angelo
Caccalupi and published in recent issue of LA Vic
Heureuse.'
At recent dance tea by very popular Cannes
hostess, several OF the "bunchy' skirts were eN
plotted This quaint fashion IS very much IN evidence IN
the play "Le Manncquin which is just attracting tout
Paris The gowns worn in this piece by Worth and
Douce and they represent everything that will be pop
ular through the coming summer.
Two pretty girls at the tea just mentioned wore gowns
which had certainly been copied from mannequn models
One of these made in sapphire blue aetas, and the
skirt finely gathered at the waist and draped up IN
front show the feet This is the latest idea and skirts
Of this order have taken the place OF those which were
slit up III front
Then there was very original basque-tunic arrange
mcnt which fell over the hips Two wide frls OF tafeta
cut the cross gathered into the centure the
borders OF the frls being slightly sfened in order that
the Persian outline might be obtan0d The waist itself
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

an enchanted palace to have no connection with
the world of motors and roulette tables and carnival pro-
ecssions.
Then comes Monte Carlo! The loyeliest spot surely
Gods earth the seductive and the most grasp
ing For Monte Carlo is the shrine OF gold and the
pilgrims who visit that shrine are many and oi 'sHed
nationslities
And after Monte Carlo we md Lze-the lanu oi now
er And Vlefranche the land OF sailors; besuheu' wi
It's Moorish villas Nice the Paris OF the Riviera Then
on, on to Antilles and Cannes
At Cannes we find the open air life at its best golf,
poo yachting riding footing" tennis And at cannes
also there is plenty OF gay casino life plenty OF private
dances.and teas. great many social functions
Il IS delightful place in which to pass the months o'
early spring but for those who want TO run over TO
Monte Carlo ii is quite convenient the distance Is
Considerable, even in automobile
Al Cannes at the present moment two subjects are
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

In some respects life at Cannes in full resembles
e al Biarritz The open air, breezy element is very
~neh in evidence All the well known Riviera centres
assess their own individual destinations and qualities
FOR example the atmosphere at Mentone suggests home
,asy from home" Cap Martin-whch lies almost half
asv between Mentone and Monte Carlo-is veritable
,rd Of dreams In the woods which stretch right down
. the rocks uuooneiousy looks for fairies the great
t;te hotel which commands the front is itself like
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

constantly discussedpoo and the furlans Ii is quite
amazing the hold this dance has already taken on
society The tango OF the running After all the
success of the furlana really surprising since it
ono of the charming and joyous dances is possible
to imagine and not unduly difficult complicated.
And then the furana music is haunting. A gay six.
eight time, with plenty OF snap in it. The fasc
mating furana music have heard far is that written
by chef dorchestre Monte Carlo This is full Of &C.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

was almost exagseratedy misunderstanding it
setless
The corsage cut in kimono fashion so far as the
sleeves concerned and it opened in front over an
elaborate chemette of ivory tule and old Naencienne
Sapphire blue suede cothurnes, with silver fittings
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
worn with this gown.

gown
second mannequiu model composed OF old rose
taetas and the skrtvhich also draped up in front
opened over pleated lace underdress There
deep frled basque and bocrocoatee OF dull blue chiffon
velvet finished with Drectoire collar in chinchila.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
Monte Carlo Cay With the Gowns That Will Set the Summer
SNes-New Bunchy Skirts Says Bessie Aseough Are
Much in Evidence here and In Paris and Waists
Are Exaggeratedy Natural
INTRODUCING MISS BESSIE ASCOUGH
By BEssIE AscoueH.


the English who has achieved
her the the
Sled IA wIlv
constantly what in
her time
publish Sunday the dis
tncdvedr sand the adva informant
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-04
CITY NEWS.

-Burlington Gazette: An auto
owned and driven by DR.. r. v. Yant,
q dentist with offices in the Iowa State
hank building, was struck by street
car this afternoon at Valley and Main
streets. The driver attempted to
cross the street and car coming from
the opposite direction was obscured
by a street car travelling the same way
"a the dentist A fender Of the auto
was bent, the front axel sprung and
tire cut In two.
-Today's trip of the Black Hawk
from here to Fort Madison will be It's
last Sunday trip of the season. The
boat will be taken from the local serv-
ice the following Tuesday to replace
the Helen Blair between Burlington
and Davenport, the Blair to go into
winter quarters. After Tuesday the
Keokuk will maintain a tri-weekly
racket service to and from Fort Mad
ison.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-04
WOMEN SUFFER FROM
WAR.
left destitute, unprotected and in
misery.

The hearts of the women of Ameri-
ca go out to their sisters in Europe
who are left in misery and want.
American women often suffer from
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women's medicine.
It's not a secret remedy for all the
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4 GREAT BOOK EVERY
WOMAN SHOULD HAVE

"If you will pay the mailing charges
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Pierce, Il will send you my cioth
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Over million copies OF The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Ad-
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il.
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Chicago Live stock.
ailIv SUNDAY In Denver.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
DENVER, Colo, Oct. 3.-Ten
thousand members Of the Gospel Host
Of Peace paraded the streets of Den
yer today with Rev. VIM. A. Sunday,
baseball player evangelist, who is
conducting a seven weeks revival
here, waving the national colors and
church flags and singing gospel
hymns. The procession started at
noon when Sunday, himself, gave the
signal and shouted 'leter co."
The procession was divided into
eleven church groups, each group
carrying banners with legends urg-
ing sinners to return to Christ. The
procession was the biggest feature
of the Sunday revival which has al
ready brought 5,913 conversions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-04
BIBLE LECTURES
PROVING SUCCESS
TonIsht's Subject viii be Of . Great
Or Enemy Than Satan and
Surprise 10 Promised.
fContributed.1

fContributed.1
The hrst four weeks Of the Bible
lectures 1t the tent have been very
successful. They arc being more and
more appreciated BY the large number
who are attending regularly, and
deep interest IL being shown in them.
Friday night the Bible testimony
was heard on tho much talked OF
question, "If We are sincere. will God
sav9 us?" A number Of passages
were read from the word Of God which
very definitely answered this import
ant question; and to make 1t still
palmer. several examples were cited
from scripture, among which were the
cases of Saul, also Nadab and Abihu.
to prove conclusively that In order to
be saved we must be sincere, but that
II our sincerity 10 mot based upon tne
unauthorized word Of God It win not
be sufficient.
Last night the 1.-TWO Covenants
was the theme Of the lecture This
subject must be heard to be appre-
ciated, and those who heard Il GER
tainly did appreciate It II the remarks
made after the service by some OF tna
members OF the audience, are any I'm
dication.
The subject for tonight was an
nounced to be "a Greater Enemy Than
Satan; VINO IL It? What is it," It IL
pretty hard to conceive Of creates
enemy than satan, and some may be
very much surprised when they find
out who or what it is. The other sub
jects for this week were also an.
nounced to be, for Monday night. The
Seal OF God. and the Mark Of the
Beast" Tuesday night, That Start
ling Prophecy of Revelation 12;" We'd
nesday, 1.-THE Seven Churches Of Rev.
elation Q and 8; What Churches are
They?' Thursday. Are You in Trou.
Bile in any Way? There fssa Way Out"
Friday, rs Any Church the Trus
Church! What do You Think? 9th
er subjects viii be announced later