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The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
WHEAT PRICES TOUCH $1.5oM.
May Delivery Leaps to Highest Nee
essary Price Since 1861.

Chicago-The highest wheat prices
with four exceptions since the Civil
War were reached in the local pit Jan.
IS. when options on May, deliveries
sold for $1.5OA per bushel. During
the war Of 'G1 wheat was around So
per bushel In 1898. during the IA
nous Letter corner. it sold at 31.S5.
When James A. Patten engineered his
corner in 1909, wheat scared to $1.60
per bushel. Wheat sold at $1.65 in
1876 and at 81 in 1888. during the cor
ner engineered by B. P. Hutchinson.
known as "Old Hutch"
No. red and Nc. 2 hard wheat
we're right up with wheat futures. both
reaching $150as. Operators pointed to
this fact as significant. as indicating
that high prices were not at least
chiefly caused by speculation. as dur
Ing the Letter and Patten corners.
Thursdays prices we're the highest
recorded since the Civil War on the
local board of trade, when legitimate
supply and demand largely governed
the conditions. said pit leaders.
The rise to Thursdays high mark
has been gradual but steady since the
first declaration OF war. May wheat
was selling at SAY cents on July IA,
1914. Within a short period the price
went to 1892. This was in September.
Then came a sharp reaction, the mar
ket going back to $111A. when opera,
tors began to believe they had become
too greatly excited over the outlook.
The bulge upward from this price
started early in January and has been
steady ever since. operators giving as
their reason renewed activities among
foreign governments In bidding for
wheat
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
St. GenevieNe.

St. Genevieve. the patron saint OF
Paris. was consecrated at the age of
seven to the service of religion by st,
Germanus, bishop of Auxerre, who
chanced to pass through the village of
Nanterre, where she lived, about four
miles from Paris. She acquired
great reputation for sanctity The
church of St Genevieve, completed in
1854, was named in her honor. Dur
ing the revolutionary period it was
withdrawn from the service of relig-
ion and called the Pantheon, but was
afterward restored in name and to
ecclesiastical uses
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06

ed for four years
and was In a nervous state and very
much depressed. The doctors medi-
cine didn't help me. so l decided to
try oodds Kidney Pills, and I cannot
say enough to express my relief and
thankfulness, as they cured me. Dia-
mond Dinner Pills cured me Of Con-
stipation." :,
Dodds Kidney Pills, soc. per box at
your dealer or Dodds Medicine Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for Household
Hints. also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and rec
ipes for dainty dishes. All 8 sent fred
Adv.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
cresson Hoard At Globe Plant.

Denver.-A train containing seven
cars Of ore, representing the largest
shipment in value that was ever sent
out of the Cripple Creek district and
probably one Of the largest In the
world, reached Denver and was
switched into the Globe smelter of the
American Smelling and Refining Com
pany, where 1t will be smelted and the
bullion shipped to Omaha for refining.
Estimates on the ore are that it will
run about $4,000 to the ton. the ship
ment assaying between 100000 and
0SOo. 900.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06

Inflammation OF
the bladder. La
ter ! became so
much worse that
! consulted a
doctor, who said
that l had Dia-
betes and that
my heart was af-
fected. l suffer
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06

7 is difficult to think of Abe Lincoln.
born in small log cabin, surrounded
by hardships and sorrows in early
youth. who won success by hard
struggling, and whose last years
were sull of the most serious prop
lens that ever confronted any presi-
more unusual because his counte
nance was extremely worn and sad
looking, and his nature was so ten
der and sympathetic as to often
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
When Your Eyes Need Care

Use Murine Eye Medicine. NoSmarting-Feels
Hfue-Acts Quickly. Try it for Red, Weak,
compounded BY our Oculists-not a ..Patent
Aediclne"-but used in successful Physicians'
Practice for many years. Now dedicated to
the Public and sold by Druggists at Soc per
Bottle. Murine Eye salve in Aseptic Tubes.
&c and sOc. Write for Book of the Eye Free
Murine Eye Remedy Company. Chicago. Adv
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
SUFFERED FOR FOUR YEARS.

Mr. J. NJ. Sinclair Of OlivehiIl,
Tenn, writes: Il strained my back.
which weakened my kidneys and
caused an awful bad backache and
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
1t Isn't Being Done Now

Jane Is SO very romantic She says
she's going right down on her knees
to beg her father to let her marry
Bobby"
What's she waiting for?"
For the styles to change
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
$4,000 for EXCHANGE Seat.

New York.-A New York stock ex-
change seat was transferred for $40,-
900. This IL $4,000 in excess of the
last sale.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06
A Mean Question.

Il have been to consult beauty
doctor about my complexion
Does he hold out any hope?"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1915-02-06

Let France have good mothers, and
she VIII have good sons.-NapoIeon.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-09
Tho f,uinlns That Does Not Affect The Head

BECAUSE of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO QUININEis better than ordinary
6r;rire and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
1ook for the signature of f. w. GROVE. 2Se.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-09
lnvigorating to the Pale and sickIy

The Ola Standard general strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria enriches the blood. and builds up the sys'
TEN. true tonic. For adults aud children. sVe
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-09
SALES DAY.
Five Tracts of Land Sold at Pub
lie Outcry Monday.

In the sale for foreclosure of the
Derry McGill land, on the Manning
road, containing Is acres, Mr. E c
Burgess, of the Peoples Mercantile
Co, was the purchaser for S2,250.
The land of H Noah Coins, 6lt
acres in Hope township, sale in fore
closure, was sold for $1,000 to the
plaintiff in the matter; Mr. E B Rho
dus.
In the case of E B Rhodus, execu-
tor of E B Rhodus, deceased, against
Nancy Wood, Mary Montgomery and
others,544 acres, Mr. Rhodus was the
purchaser at $500.
Certain lots in the town of Kings
tree were sold by D j Epps, trustee
of ] W Coward, bankrupt, for S773
to Leroy Lee, Esq.
The Jane McClary tract of 3C4
acres was sold for partition by LIE.
Roy Lee, ,attorney,to Mr. c McClary
for 81, ,595.
The day was cold and raw, and
only a small crowd was present at
the sales.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1915-12-09

Germs and infection aggravate all
ments and retard healing. Stop that
infection at once. Kill the germs
and get rid of the poisons. For this
purpose single application of fSloan's
Liniment not only kills the pain but
destroys the germs. This neutralizes
infection and gives nature assistance
by overcoming congestion and gives
q chance for the free and normal
flow of the blood. Sloan's Liniment
is ar emergency doctor and should
be kept constantly on hand. 25c, SOC.
The $1.00 size contains six times as
much as the Csc.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Paul L. Dysart will leave Oh
Friday for Des Moines to be the guest
Of Mrs. e, l.. Barr. .s--.c o..
Mrs. H. T. Herrick returned to Keo-
kuk several days ago for visit at
the home of Mrs. H. H. Trimble.
Miss Vera Berger is entertaining
two guests, Miss Verna Bloomer of
Burlington, and Miss jeanette Wag-
ner of I4aPorte City.
Mrs. r. R. Major and children Of
Springfield, Ill, are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Majors parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. e. Copeland.
Riley McManus returned home last
night from Iowa City, where he grad
uated from the college of law recently.
Mrs. Emma Cochran of Pratt, Kan,
is visiting at the home G. G. Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. R Hombs and Mr..
Purdy have gone to Glenwood, Mo
where they will visit for few days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Hippod rome,

Charles Chaplin, the irrepressible
comedian, is again featured in one of
those laugh producing comedies, to-
night at the Hippodrome theatre. The
title of the comedy that Charlie Is
featured in is THE New Janitor." and
Is by far the best single reel comedy
ed in.
Another feature Of tonight's pro-
gram in Edison's latest release, THE
Wrong Woman" gripping three-part
play of intrigue, love and emotion,
built around a neuclus consisting Of
a question of identity. The scenic ef-
fects are unusual. Mabel Trunnelle,
Gladys Hullette and Augustus Phil
lips provide the trio who make The
Wrong Woman" the brilliant three-act
feature, of intrigue, adventure and TO-
nance that was played on the English
stage for years A young physician,
though in love with a nurse, marries
a rich girl The three are shipwreck-
ed on a deserted island and the wife
is left for dead. The nurse takes the
wife's place and the events that fol-
low later is enough to stir the heart
with emotion.
VIM. Farmer, Friday. Keokuk's ma
tive sor, VIM. Farmer, comes to the
Hippodrome Friday, matinee and
night, in his greatest triumph, Wife
for Wife, a three part Kalem mas
terpiece We wish to inform the
friends of this noted actor, that he is
featured in the leading. role Of this
sterling three-act drama of love, TO-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
CITY NEWS.

Notice.: Beware of oiled streets
also at Rand park. .--,.. -.
Two beautiful new pianos special
price. Cash or time. Piggott. 626 Main.
Go with the Lady of Maccabees
on the Sidney July 1, to Quincy. Boat
leaves a. M, sharp.
"A marriage license was issued this
morning to D. S. Foster. 81, and AL
berta Pechstein. 27, both Of Keokuk.
In the district court this morning
Judge Bank heard the case OF the
Overland Garage company against
William Holland.
Notice: Beware Of oiled streets
also at Rand park.
There will be a meeting tonight
at s o'clock in the Mississippi River
Power company's garage on the levee
for all who are interested IN entering
their cars in an auto race here on
July 5.
The Iowa weather and crop ser
vice bulletin for the week ending
June %. has just been issued as fol-
lows: Both the average temperature
and thu precipitation were below the
weekly normal, but heavy and, In
some localities, excessive showers &C.
Cured, which did considerable dam
age to growing crops. The greatest
rainfall reported was 4.46 inches at AL
sona on the odd Heavy, local show
ers. accompanied by hail, occurred in
the northern part Of Poweshiek and
Des Moines counties on the 25th. But,
as a whole, the week was very favor
able for farm work and the growth Of
corn Most of the fields have been
cleaned, many Of them having been
plowed twice and a few three times.
A few fields on low, fiat ground are
still wet and weedy, but most Of the
corn has made rapid growth. Most
small grain is doing we'll, but some
damage by lodging, fly and rust is re-
ported. Harvest Of fall wheat and rye
has begun in the extreme southern
part of the state and will become gen
eral in southern counties this week.
Haying has also begun. with much
better yields than were anticipated a
month ago. All truck crops are in ex-
cellent condition and fruits promising.
1t was reported today on what
was considered to be good authority
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
To Keep Skin II, Fine
Condition All Summer

1t would be much better for the
skin il little cream, powder or rouge
were used during the heated term
Mixed with Precipitation, dust and
CRIME, these things are anything but
identifying. Ordinary mercolized wax
will do more for the complexion, and
without giving an oily. streNfed, spot
ted or pasty appearance. 1t Is the
ideal application for the season, as 1t
not only keeps the pores clean, but
daily removes particles of scarf skin
which have been soiled by dirt or
weather. BY constantly keeping the
complexion clear, white. satiny, 1t does
more toward perpetuating youthfui
countenance than any of the arts or
articles commonly employed. One
ounce of mercolfzed wax, obtainable
at any drugstore, will completely reno.
vate the worst complexion. 1t is ap-
piled at night like cold cream and
washed off in the morning.
To keep the skin from sagging or
wrinkling. or to overcome such condi-
ton, there's nothing better than face
bath made by dissolving ounce pow
dered saxolite in " pint witch basel
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
STAMP OFFICE IS
CLOSED AT NOON
Deputy wolf Received Letter Order
Ina Him To Forward All Sup
plies to Collector At
Dubuque
IS ONE RAY OF HOPE
Industrial Association Receives Let
ter In Which Commissioner Says
Matter 10 Held In
... Allegiance ....t

The stamp Office at Keokuk was
closed this noon. This is pursuant to
orders which Stamp Deputy Leroy J..
Wolf received in a letter this morning,
stating that he was to pack up the
office supplies preparatory to shipping
same to the headquarters at Dubuque.
The only ray of hope which Is held
out no.y, in the matter, ,is the letter
which Was received at the Industrial
association headquarters yesterday by
James NJ. Fulton, manager. This let
ter is from G. e. Fletcher, deputy
commissioner, who states that the
matter is being held in allegiance,
pending the return Of Deputy Commits
sioner Gates. *
The letter from Mr. Fletcher reads
as follows:
This office is in receipt Of your let
ter of the twenty-second and the petit
ton signed by the business men OF
Keokuk appealing for the continuance
of the office Of stamp deputy collector
at said place
"As you were advised on the twen-
ty-third, this matter is held In abey-
ance pending Deputy Commissioner
Gates return to his office at which
time all papers will be brought to his
attention" . ~ ..-,. 81.
Mr., Wolf closed the office today at
noon, and is preparing his report for
Collector Murphy. If Commissioner
Gates does not heed the Keokuk petit
ton, the Office will be closed here
permanently.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
CLARK COUNTY
CITIZEN DEAD
Barney Crate Passed Away Early This
Morning from Heart
Trouble.
Especial tn The Gate City.]

Especial to The Gate City.]
WAYLAND, Mo-, June 30.-Barney
Crate, one of the best known residents
OF east Clark county, died at the home
OF his brother Henry Crate, in Way
land, June 80, at 2:45 a. m, Of heart
trouble. He was born in East Pales.
tine Columbiana county, Ohio, in 1885.
and moved to Clark county, Mo-, In
1857, where he purchased several
hundred acres Of land four miles west
of Alexandria where the Crate school
house now stands. In 1854, in COM
pany with his brother William, who
is still hale and hearty at 81. he went
to California overland and returned
in 1869 and has made Wayland and
vicinity his continuous home. He was
engaged in the hardware business for
twenty years or more. and Keokuk
was his only trading point. He and
his brother William were bachelors
and boarded at the Clark hotel for
thirty-flve years, until recently when
they have been staying with their
brother Henry.
Mr. Crate was member OF no
church or lodge, but we all take off
our hats to one that practices these
amiable qualities during life rather
than to those that by persistent ef-
fort keep their sunny disposition in
churches and lodge rooms. Mr.. Crate
has accumulated much Of the worldly
possessions by his economy. with his
honesty of purpose, his unfailing cour-
tesy and his high type of citizenship
has won for him the entire esteem
and complete confidence of the COM
munity. His remains will be inferred
in the Wolf cemetery, July 1, at 1870
o'clock.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
;. N. TICHCNOR'S
BROTHER rs DEAD
Local Attorney is Called to Kansas
City BY Demise Q: Charles
O. Tichenor.

I. n. Tichenor went to Kansas City
today, called there by the death Of
his brother Charles 0. Ticheuor,
which occurred last night Decedent
was one Of the prominent members OF
the Kansas City bar. He was at one
time leader of the bar there, and
was one of the biggest attorneys in
the state. He was one time a part
ner of Senator Warren. He had re-
tired from active work about three
years ago, ard went to California for
his health. He suffered stroke of
paralysis, and his death resulted last
night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30

Gardner's wedding in April. She is
one of the lovel,est Of Quincy's girls,
and a member Of an old and prom,
inent family, her grandfather hav-
ing been the late w. w. Berry, one
of the most distinguished attorneys
and soldiers of his day. Miss Nc.
Kee was graduated from Monticello
has travelled extensively, having
spent last winter in New York city,
where she was the recipient of
much social attention. Mr.. Irwin
is member of Irwin & Phillips,
wholesale dry goods company, OF
Keokuk, being secretary of the COM
pany, OF which his father is .presi-
dent. and belongs to we'll known
family. In his visits to his fiancee
in Quincy he has made most fav.
orable impression on all who have
met him. The date for the wedding
has not been set.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
Plaster Bridges.

UNITED Press Leased Wire ServiceJ
DES MONIES, Town. Juno So
Prof. John mes, of the state high
way commission, after An irvestisa-
ton of concrete bridges built ty Con-
tractors in eight counties told Off
Gals here today many were worthless
and that II the county officials forced
them to repair them in good shape,
it would ruin the contractors. He hint
ed at a big scheme OF fraud and said
counties had been mulctsd hundreds
Of thousands of dollars. In some
places common house plaster was
used and thinly surfaced with con-
crete.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
iS;||[zE5j
THE MOTH r OF THE MAN.
For Society Editor
Call Black. 665.

THE MOTH r OF THE MAN.
When the Lord of creation gave the
woman to the man,
In the blest but brief existence ere
the rule of i'll began,
Then he knew what of her conduct,
whether innocent or frail,
That the female Of the species would
be scapegoat to the male.
When he ordered that the woman,
both as mother and as wife,
Should obey her law of being as the
vehicle of life,
7 nat he suffered it to happen, lest the
generation fail,
No. to govern or cajole him, not to
court or speak him smooth,
Not to snare or to enslave him, but 20
cheer, inspire and sooth;
Not his temptress, not his slavemata,
not his subject nor his squaw,
But his helpmeet and his angel by the
right of Gods own law.
Nurturing. nursing, guarding. guiding,
giving strengthowith heart and
hand,
Paying toll in pangs to nature which
no man may UNDERSTAND.
Dauntless from God who made her
without fear to draw her breath,
Savior OF the weak and helpless, frst
at birth and last at death,
Therefore, why should man, the In
crate. when he chooses to confer
Welcome every fool and coward, only
close the door on her?
Room, sirs, room within your councils,
bare your forheads if you can,
For behold! without your portal STANDS
the Mother of the man.
Hal Game.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
Iowa Eve Men Meet.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
DIES MONIES, Iowa, June 30.-A.
J. Decker Of Newton. was today cleo
ted president of the Iowa State Assoc
citation of Optometrists at the annual
state convention here.
X. X. Keith Of Eagle Grove, is vice
president.
Geo. Goodale Of Lenox. secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
STOLEN.
LOST

that representatives Of the Buick auto
mobile company were In Keokuk,
looking over the city and perhaps con-
sidering the location OF branch.
None O. the representatives could be
found, but it was stated on good
authority that they we're here or had
been here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
eermanv,, crop Prospects.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
BERLIN, (via wireless to Sayville)
June 30.-Heavy rains throughout the
country have increased the prospects
that Germany will have splendid
crops and also have discounted the
danger that Germany might be starv-
ed out by her enemies. an official
statement declared today
Official denial was made this af-
ternoon of reports that the visit to
Vienna Of the German chancellor and
foreign secretary concerned any ques-
ton other than that of the Balkans.
The socialist leader, Kolb, publish
ed a pamphlet today. calling upon
German socialists to cease their fight
on so-called German militarism."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
Fire at Now Sharon.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
OSKALOOSA, Iowa, June 30.-Fire
at New Sharon, twelve miles north of
here last night, caused a loss of $685.
600. The Miller and Morgan elevator
was destroyed with a loss of $4,000
and others who suffered were the c.
ment factory, the Eclipse Lumber
company, the cambridge livery barn
and the WIN Chapman residence.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
Expect to Get Him Tonight.

The sheriff expects to get Ward
before night. He thinks that he Is
is hiding in the deep timber around
Prices creek The gang was WORKING
Just above Prices creek, and "nea
Ward made his get away he mace
straight for this timber. The dogs 1ol-
lowed far into the timber. but were
thrown of the scent in some way.
Ward will probably try to get 20
the railroad when night comes ana ne
will be caught in the net which IS pc
ing spread for him. There Is httle
doubt in the minds Of the o1nce'7
here but that he will be retaken.
Ward wore overalls at the time he
left
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Strictly modern house
No. Park place. Inquire at o19
North Tenth or phone Black-621.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
Class Honors Teacher.

Miss yerna Larsen was hostess on
Monday evening to the twelve youoE
women who are members of, Miss
Maude Immegart's class of the Trim
ity M. E. Sunday school. 1t was Miss
immigrants birthday anniversary, and
the party was planned in celebratio1
of that day. The class presented her
with handsome gift as a reminder
of the anniversary. Refreshments
were served during the evening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
w ant Column
WAITED

WANTED-Second hand sanitary roll
top desk and chair. Address Desk,
this eMce.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30

FOR RENT-No. go North Fifth
street. seven room modern house.
John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30

FOR RENT-F1ve room house. S24
Leighton; all modern. Enquire 519
North Tenth. Phone Black-621.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30

Bloodhounds on Track.
Bert Dailey's bloodhounds were tax
en- to the place where Ward disappear
ed. The dogs followed the scent foo
over a mile in the timber but lost IT..
Ward is evidently hiding in the tim
her, however, and will be captured be-
fore nightfall.
Sheriff Scott returned to his office
about 800 o'clock this afternoon. He
said Wards hat, with pair of SOCKS
inside, were found near the road where
he disappeared. It is presumed that
Ward had a cap hidden about his per-
son and that he may have dropped the
hat and socks on purpose. These art
icles served to give the scent to the
dogs.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-30
viii Be Married Toniqht.

the marriage of Miss Grace Whiting
to Mr.. Harry Duncan Of this city. Mr..
Hugh Robertson will serve the groom
as best man. Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Dun,
can OF this city, parents of the groom
are in Evanston for the wedding.