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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
81 No. O6718W.
This illustration

NO. W. 1 Q w !.
This illustration
shows a Cluny
curtain mounted
on cable net. and
at the price we
offer 1t, this cur
tain Is undoubt-
eddy without q
parallel in the
history OF lace
Gu r t a In selling.
With q Cluny
edge and a Pin.
hem on the In
side OF the edge.
Each curtain
measures IN
yards long and
forty-fve In ches
wide, white OF
Arabian color.
Curtains that are
worth $500; our
price per pair,
SEPTEMBER
SALE,
- = 49,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
D uncan-Schell Safe Place to Buy
Pattern 62e6.

Pattern 6296.
No. 6296 Our loom lace curtains.
We doubt if you have ever seen q
prettier woven lace curtain than one
similar to the illustration here. for
anything like the price we ask. 1t is
made with dainty border, and plain
center, the border being copy OF
an expensive antique curtain. Even
at this low price this curtain has our
overlooked corded edge and will laun-
der perfectly. Each one measures
az yards long in white. Price per
pair, SEPTEMBER SALE
45c
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
Csc Cur
tains for
45c

No. 12S. This
illustration shows
4 ruffled Swiss
curtain. We be
lieve it to be the
best value in a
curtain Of this
kind ever featur-
ed in any circu-
lar. Mts made
Of good quality
Of India linen,
finished with five
tucks, exactly as
shown In picture,
made with full
ruffle of material
Each c UT t a / n
measures So in.
wide by rs yds.
long. Price per
pair, SEPTEM-
Der SALE.
AEc
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05

Colonial window curtains,
consisting Of window curtains
with valance to match, made
of good quality scrim with lace
border and edge and in a
sheer white muslin with col
ored borders. Curtains meas
ure SO inches wide by 21a yds.
long. Price per pair for SEP
TENDER SALE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05

pairs blankets comforts prices
of the Of qualities
home Hotels and other institutions will find the values oere
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
Exceptional ace Curtain Values
pattern 1878.

No. 1878. This Nottingham Lace
Curtain is very simple in design and
is copy Of an expensive French. cur
tain that has been very popular. It
is made Of good quality Of net and
we consider it one Of our best con-
sentative styles. Comes in white and
Arabian. Size yards ong by 4S in.
wide. Price per pair, SEPTEMBER
SALE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
Send for
Special
Catal,og

No. 152os. This
Illustration shows
q marquisette
curtain W 1T h
cluny lace on the
edge. A curtain
suitable for any
room. Size sc in.
by 2A yards. In
white and Arabi-
an. Price per pair
for SEPTEMBER
SALE.
- ze
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
Quality is Our First Consideration
Pattern 745s-

No. 7453. A very pretty design In
a plain center curtain with a very
artistic border and one that should
appeal to our customers. This cur
tain is good quality of net and one
we strongly recommend for dining
room. living room or library. White
or Arabian. Size 21a yards long by
As inches wide. Price, per pair. SEP
TENDER SALE
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
Sis
$1.OO

You can have beautifully colored window dape1ies and
upholstenes without fear Of the fabncs fading.
Onnoka Guaranteed Sunast Fabrics are guaranteed 10
Withstand any amount Of sunshine and washing without
losing their freshness Of color in the least
They have all the charm and tone Of costly fabrics that
will not last 50 long, yet Onnoka Fabrics are wonderfully
inexpensive. We are showing comprehensive assort-
ment Of weaves and patterns that are suited 10 every
room in your home and any color scheme
Consult US on matters concerning home decoration We can
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05

No. 6S2. The
curtain illustrat-
ed here has been
Justly admired by
everyone w h o
has seeniit. The
border Is very
dainty with a.
perfectly plain
center: Comes ! in
white only, As
inches wide and
.2h yards long.
Price per pair,
snprEMBER
SAIL,
$l.85
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-05
855c

THESE CURTAINS WILL GREAT
LY ENHANCE THE BEAUTY OF
YOUR WINDOWS.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
Feed Out Your Hogs Six Weeks
Earlier.

In every lot of hogs on feed two or
three fatten quickly and actually eat
less than others. II all would fatten
like these, the entire drove would be
ready for the market six weeks earl
Ter and to save six weeks feed is an
item that you fully understand.
The hog that fattens easily must be
in prime physical condition. The b.
A. Thomas Hog Powder is a condition
or for hogs. 1t keeps their system
clean and healthy and enables them to
fatten quickly without falling prey
to the usual diseases of hogs. The B.
A. Thomas Hog Powder is not stock
food. It's straight medicine. and we
took the agency because it enables you
to feed out your hogs much earlier.
For sale at Weddings Drug Store,
Cloverport, Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
About Things Of Which
They Know NOTHING

81 have noticed, all my life," said
President Wilson in his speech to the
electric railway men. THAT l could
speak with tine greatest freedom about
those things that do not understand. :"
Few men have been willing to make SO
frank confession, but the practice Is
all but universal. Men speak about
subjects that they have thoroughly
mastered usually with care. They
know the numerous pitfalls into which
the unwary may fall. and how decep-
tive circumstances frequently are. But
when 1t comes to talking about other
peoples business the same men will
utter their views with dogmatism fire..
quently born of ignorance. -Louisville
Post.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

With the declaration in favor Of State
wide prohibition of the manufacture and
sale Of Intoxicating liquors as the chief
plank In his platform, the Hon. III. V:
McChesney, of Frankfort has announced
himself a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor In the
State primary Of next August.
Mr.. McChesney declares that II nomi-
mated and elected, he will urge upon the
General Assembly to submit to the people
for their ratification an amendment to
the Kentucky Constitution providing for
Statewide prohibition. In the formal an
nouncement of his candidacy. Mr.. Nc
Chesney. who several years ago filled the
Instruction and Secretary of State, prom
ises an abridgement of public expenditures
where 1t can be properly done, and the
further advancement of the present prog
ress In educational and agricultural de-
velopment
His announcement is as follows:
ITO the Democratic voters of Kentucky:
After mature deliberation | hav decided
to enter the race for the Democratic nom
fnation for the office of Governor, in the
primary to be held August I, 1915. In
making this announcement II Is due those
whose support seek that | briefly outline
the policies / advocate.
I am in favor of state wide prohibition
Of the manufacture and sale of intoxicat-
shall urge upon the Legislature OF 1916
the passage of an Act submitting a pro-
hibitfon amendment to the Constitution to
the people for their ratification. In view
OF the large amount of capital invested in
the liquor business. however, ] shall favor
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
McCHESNEY ENTERS RACE
FOR GOVERNORSHIP
Stands for Constitutional Amendment Submitting
to the People Vote on Statewide Prohi-
bition of Sale of Liquor.
Says it Must Be Determined Whether They the
Whiskey Interests Shall Rule Kentucky.

careful and rigid inspection of all depart
ments of the State government with THIS
purpose In view
congratulate the State on the great de-
velopment In our public school system IN
every endeavor to further advance the
cause of public education. Having de-
voted large part of my life to the cause
of the public schools, | am deeply inter-
ested in their continued growth.
The increased interest manifested over
the state in improved methods of agricul-
ture and in the construction of good roads
Is very gratifying. II elected | shall aid
I'm every way possible In the furtherance
of both of these great interests, so vital
to the progress and welfare of the whole
people.
| am in hearty sympathy with the pro-
gressive spirit which has marked the
States advance along many lines in recent
years. and II shall be my ambition II cleo
ted to see this spirit yield still greater
commercial development of the Common
wealth
NV record as Superintendent of Public
instruction and as Secretary OF state Is
before the people for their judgment and
| shall enter into no detailed account of
my services in these positions. the people
of the State are more or less familiar with
the record made, and ] am willing TO risk
their judgment of my fitness for the Office
of Governor ON that record.
During my term as Superintendent of
Public instruction the State per capita
was increased largely, the teaching force
of the state put on a more efficient basis,
and other educational progress made. At
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17

the close of my term l wrote the bill in
creasing the rural school term from five
months to six. and the companion bill pro-
without increasing the tax rate. and Sc
cured their passage by the Legislature.
AS Secretary of State | was member OF
the Board which built the new Capitol,
and was also member of the Board
which assessed all franchise taxes, which
taxes were very largely increased during
that term. The two administrations COW
cred by those eight years marked an era
of great prosperity in the governmental
affairs of the State-a big state debt was
paid off. the rural school term increased
to six months, two State Normal Schools
established, the State University put on a
more comprehensive basis, a new Capitol
built. many other progressive movements
fostered, all without increasing the tax
rate. and a full treasury turned over to
the succeeding administration am proud
to have had a part in making that record.
During the seven years since ! retired
every call of the Democratic party. Dur
ing this time, TO the serious neglect OF
my personal affairs, ! have stumped the
state for my party in every campaign.
giving my time and services to the sue
cess Of the party's nominees.
My eight years experience in public
sight into the affairs of the State govern
ment that ought to prove valuable to the
Chief Executive My service to my party
since retiring from office perhaps entities
as public officer and as a private citizen,
with whatever ability ! may possess,
submit my candidacy to the Democracy
Of the State. II nominated and elected l
shall devote my entire time and energy
to the discharge of the duties OF the office
In an effort TO promote the moral. educa-
tional and business interests of the Com
monwealth. to the end that 1t may. become
better place even than It is now In
which to live.
Respectfully submitted,
II. V. McCHESNEY."
Forty-six years old. yirile. enthusiastic,
and OF a ready wit, Mr. McChesney has
made himself one OF the best known DEM
ocrats In Kentucky through his activity
In the interests OF the party In every cam
paign since boyhood' He entered public
County Superintendent Of Livingston. He
was reelected to that office. Previous to
that he had taught In Caldwell. his native
Webster and Livingston.
From County Superintendent Of Livings-
ton ne was promoted to the office Of State
Goebsl ticket. Four years later he was vas
elected Secretary Of State ON the ticket
with J. c. w. Beckham.
mn close sses mp, ans been
was chairman OF the speakers bureau OF
State headquarters In 1911 and. excepting
Governor McCreary himself. made more
Democrat He stumpsd the State with
Mr.. Beckham when the latter was elected
United States Senator.
In more demand as a speaker on ali sorts
OF occasions than Mr.. McChesney, and his
interests In AFFAIRS touching community
life. as well as the welfare Of the State,
resided and has been practicing law aimee
leaving State once. He IL at present a
member q the CITY Board q Education. a
OF the Kentucky State Hiotorical GooiSt.
President Of its sunday ScEooi.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
How Do You Stand In
Regard to School Law

As matter of note to all and every
candidate offering himself to be voted
for in the August Primary election for
the Office of Representative in the gen.
eral assembly of either branch at next
November election. Said candidate will
be requested to p ace himself before the
voters as to whether he favors or not
favors the amending of the school laws
of this Commonwealth. So as every
child in the school age will be entitled
to draw its pro-rata of the school money,
matters not who teaches are place taught
Are you in favor of such amendment Of
the school laws or notl-A Voter.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
DISTRICT MEETING
Knights Of Pythias Expect a
Splendid Time at Greensboro
Thursday.

Members from ten Knights of Pythias
lodges, from the West RI Kentucky dis
trict will assemble in Owensboro Thurs
day night, marking one of the most no.
table events in the ranks of the order of
the entire year. Between 800 and 400
delegates, representatives from the vari-
Gus lodges, will be in attendance, and
the meeting promises to be very sue
cessful .-Owensboro Messenger.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
Lambs, Eight Cents.

c. c. Patrick, of Lexington. sold re.
Gently to Jake Smith, OF Eminence,
1 400 lambs at 8 cents a pound. In the
cousig nmsnt we're focks of several of
Patrick's neighbors, who pool lambs
and sell with him each year. The price
Is an advance of one cent over those
disposed OF last year. This is one Of
the biggest sales of lambs made In the
Blue Grass county this season. Farm
ers Home Journal.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
Keep Your Bowels Regular.

AS everyone knows, the bowels are
the sewerage system of the body, and
it is of the greatest Importance that
they move once each day. If your
bowels become constipated, take dose
of Chamberlain Tablets just after sup
per and they will correct the disorder.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1915-03-17
Don't Drench Horses.

Use Farris Collie Remedy. Simply
drop 1t on the horses tongue with the
medicine dropper that is furnished
with every 80 cts. bottle. Cures fifty
nine times out Of sixty, and the women
can give It when you are away.
Money back II It fails. For sale at
Weddings Drug Store. Cloverport, Ky.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
Power OF Offensive for Some
Time Passes from the
Russian Forces
ARE COMPLETELY WHIPPED
Shortage of Munitions May
Force Them Almost to Quit
Military Operations.
osy A,soeIArro rrssr

LONDON, June 24.-With the ex-
ception OF small front along the
river. Dniester. all the armies OF
RUSSIA. are eIIner within or on their
own frontiers.
Heavy fighting was reported TO the
north of 1emberg even before the
fall Of the city SO. that Grand Duke
Nicholas, commander OF the Russian
forces. may have had some difficult
ty In withdrawing his men to their
new line along the river. Bug
Military critics In London are ad-
hitting reluctantly today that the
power OF offensive has passed for
some time from the hands of the Rus
slams, while special dispatches from
Petrograd declare that it even may
be years before the Austro-German
aggressiveness can be worn down Il
Is generally admitted that Russian,
like England, is rot suffering from
lack Of men but that a shortage CT
munitions has prevented the inlt1at-
ing Of a general allied offensive ex-
pected early this summer
Heavy engagements marked the
operations along the western front
YESTERDAY. The French were the OBJ
jects Of vigorous counter attacks by
the Germans who are seeking to re
cover the positions lost by them in
the month Of June. Each side re-
ports slight advances but the re1a-
tive positions have been little
changed
The lack OF naval news OF the last
few DAYS has been relieved by the adj
niralty announcing that the cruiser,
Roxburgh. torpedoed in the North
sea. was so little damaged that 1t was
able to proceed under its own steam.
Posters calling for recruits to
Lloyd Georges army OF mun1t1on
workers were issued today
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
HEART TO HEART
is to Be Held by Warden with
Four Trusted Suspects OF
Numbering His Wife.
CAV Azsoe,&TEo rstEss.

JOLIET. ELL. June 24-1mportant
developments in the investigation CT
the murder of Mrs Edward NJ Alien
wife OF The warden of the state per
Itentiary. were expected today when
the conner:s inquest was resumed
Warden Allen planned to have a
heart to heart talk with each OF the
four suspected TRUSTEES. Allen be
lieves that a sentimental appeal fol
the truth will accomplish more than
severe cross examination The war
den said he Thought this method was
the only one left with which to es-
1ablish the identity Of his wifes slayer
The decision OF Warden Allen to
continue the policy of placing every
convict on his honor was accepted by
the prisoners with grateful spirit Inc
men directed letter to Allen asking
kim to remain in charge OF the prison,
the appeal being signed by the LOO
convlcts OF the penStentiary-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
BIG r. FISHERS GET
READY FOR OUTING

two weeks trip. II anyone spenos
more he viii have to go five miles out
OF rhe way to do so The fee 1nciEdes
Pullman car leaving harrisburg on NO
1e the evening OF July IT, II Pun
man is used but one way there will be
a reduction OF 81 The rate for those
not participating in the railroad ser
vice Will be 81 a day and % for M M,
cidentals. All campers are expecteo
TO have their baggage at the railroad
station early July Is as the baggage
car will likely precede the party 20
GTeensprfnS Run-
The prospectus tells what viii pc
needed and what Will not be needed
for the trip In the latter are nclud-
ed full dress suits and note IS made
that about one-ha1f dress VIII be mora
Pullman car leaving CGarksburS on NO.
campers VIII nave the privilege OF put
ting their Feet under a table tnat Is
not ..pipe dream although made o.
pipe. Servants viii be there % pre-
1are and serve the meals an <ne
campers Wei have to do 1s 20 digest
their food-weM-and be HAPPY
pond VIII be furnished those who want
TO cake boat rides.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
Party to Go to the South
Branch of the Potomac
July is.

a prospectus, neatly printed IN two
eoJors with illustrations, OF the Big R
fishing camp OF 1915 is being disrib-
uted by L. K. Richards and others OF
the city who get up this annual out
ing
The sixth annual assembly OF the
Big r camp-A1r Richards says the
RI stands for -roughnecks, not
Richards to start July 16 ON the
Stump farm. five miles above Romney
on tae South Branch OF the Potomac
river, and will continue for two weeks
Mr. Richards, In the capacity OF Big
Rou<hneck. this can be changed to
Rowdv, .Rube OF Richards at pIeasure)-
IS now booking persons for che party
According to the prospectus, each per
SON 4u,afrfculatlnE- will be required
to cough up" thirty perfectly good
dollars OF United States vintage. which
VIII cover the entire expense Tor the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
of Independence win
Be Read at Fourth Celebration

Southern, w. Guy Tetrick, a C. VII
lers, George M West, T. n Williams,
A L Roberts, a S. Law, David Finger.
Dr. J. p Mcclure, Thomas Boehn'
crank j. sDouofue. F. E. DeEbu6se
Harry Wilson. DIR. b. WINFIELD,
A Grant Davis. A. NJ. T. cunningham
Ex-Sherif John N Flanagan, and DE-
s. NJ Mason
The platform in front of the gran<1
stand Will be decorated in national
colors for the use OF this committee
and the declaration will be read by
one o fits members at high noon, after
which every man, woman and child
on the grounds will JOIN In singing
the Star SpanSled Banner G. W.
Dudderar Is chairman of the commit
teen and is arranging other details
which will be announced later.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
WEDDING BELLS
Will Not Ring for Couple be-
cause They Gould Not
Agree on Home Place

ANDERSON. June 24-There viii
be no wedding bells for Miss Sibby
Dunbar and Caperton Dixon becansa.
they could not agree on where they
would reside after they were marrted
The wedding feast had been prepareds
and the license obtained a short
time before the time set for the ceres
mony the couple took drive. hoping
to settle their differences. but when
they returned they were no nearerau
agreement then when theySstaree3
and Dixon drove away leaving MISS
Dunbar In tears. So
-.If I give in now. III have to al al
the rest of my life and Won t stand
for thai" he said
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
PEACE POSSIBILITY
Is Being Discussed by Presi-
Z dent Wilson and His Friend,
Colonel House.
~ A.soc,Arro peEs0

NEW YORK. June 24--Presldens
Wilson reached New York at O'clock
this morning on his way TO Ros1yn,
J.. /. 90 spend the day with his friend
Colonel E. NJ House, and discuss the
impressions the colonel has received
from his recent voyage to Europe Col
House was expected to Tell the pres1-
dent OF his interviews with leading
officials OF Germany. Great Britain AMI
France regarding the possibility OF
peace and questions which have arisen
between those governments and the
United States. The president VIII
leave Rcsyln at 1:a3 o'clock tonight
His car wEl7 be attached to The fed
eraf express and he VIII continue his
journey to the summer capital at Cor
oish. n H
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
KEiRNS RETURNS
From the European War and
Wifi Go on a Lecture Tour
in Parts of the State.

F'Iaherty -kearns is here to spend
a few days with is many friends
Flanerty has just returned from the
war zone IN Europe. where ne hao
been engaged for several months as
correspondent for ."O1d BraddockS
Gazette He has many experiences 60
relate. which are not only ablaze With
thrilling adventures and hair-breadth
escapes, but are interesting on &C
count Of his style OF description,
which is characteristically bazarre-
One of the most startling Incidents
he describes, is while searching for
the very newest news from the front.
his zeal took him far over the firing
line. While right by his side a sol
der who had volunteered from this
country. was struck down by rife
shot Flaherty suspended work for
q while and rendered first aid and
remained with him until he was dis
charged from the hospital
1t appears that the bullet that
wounded this young soldier passed
through the skull and was not re-
moved When the wound healed up.
the only annoyance it caused was.
when the man moved or turned his
head, the bullet ratified Flaherty
explains that this was no greatrwon-
der as the soldier had enlisted from
Grafton.
Flaherty expects to remain this
week and will go on a lecture tour
through Braxton and Calhoun coun-
ties
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-06-24
HARRY THAW
DOES NOT FEAR
DEDICATION
Week at New Methodist Epis-
copaI Church at Adamston
10 Begin Sunday.

Dedication week will begin at the
new Methodist Episcopal church al
Adamston Sunday, and Will end sun
day evening, July A.
The program for next Sunday Is
an interesting one. the main address
of the day being by Governor h u
Hatfield at p m. The Rev ., =:
Bird. former pastor OF tne f31s -
Methodist Episcopal church here but
now OF Charleston. Will preach al
1890 p M
Following is the program for sun
day.
is. S. Kirkpatrick, superintendent
1880 a. m.-Preaching service
the Rev. J.>E- Bird. d. D.
/ 2:30 p m.-Eyangelisttc service
e:45 D. m:-Epworth League. Ray
p. m.-Address by Governor n
ID. Hatfield.