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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
PERKINS OUTLINES
HIS DRAINAGE PLANS
Engineer Figures That 5000 Acres In
Green Bay District May Be
Reclaimed by Work.

E. T. Perkins, engineer retained to
make the estimate of the cost Of re.
claiming the Green Bay drainage dis
trict, is spending q few days in Fort
Madison preliminary to the submits
sion of his report Of the cost to the
supervisors Of Lee county, says the
FIT. Madison Democrat.
With favorable action on the part
of the supervisors the matter will be
put to vote of the people in the dis
trict to be benefited and the question
as to the elimination Of the proposed
Improvement will be decided by popu-
lar vote.
Mr.. Perkins has implicit faith in
the success Of the venture IL adopted,
and the work done. He Is not alone
in this belief for Isham Randolph.
builder Of the Chicago drainage canal.
member Of the consulting board OF
engineers of the Panama canal and at
present consulting engineer Of the
Little river district in southeastern
Illinois, project representing $4,5o0,-
900. and Brigadier General Marshall.
ex-chief Of the army engineers, unite
with Mr.. Perkins in asserting that the
material will make water tight levee
and that the cost will not be in ex-
cess of the amount estimated by Mr..
Perkins. The work will benefit ST.
900, 900 worth of land tributary to
Fort Madison. Every acre is within
the confines Of Lee county and not
over nine miles from the city. With
the opening to cultivation of these
5000 or 5000 of acres Of rich tfliable
land, the city is bound to benefit. he
says. At present much Of the land Is
worthless and impossible to cultivate
while other acres are tillable for two
crops the year. With the success Of
this work a third crop each year
would pay for the work the first year.
The Mississippi River Power company
with its vast acreage stands to pay
$4,000 while the property owners
and ones to benefit will have to pay
but $6S,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
ANOTHER kE0KUK
MAN SUCCESSFUL
Glenn r. Parsons, Formerly Of This
City, is Making Good in
School Work In
Nebraska.
HAS BEEN REELECTED
Supervised kearney School Census
and Now is In Charge of the
Community Club
There.
HAS BEEN REELECTED

Glenn r. Parsons, formerly of this
city, was recently elected as secre-
tary OF the Community club. an or
ganization which Is filing in as a
Young Mems Christian association at
Kearney. Neb.
Mr.. Parsons is well known here and
visited friends in this city last sum
mer. Under his direction a large
swimming class has been organized
and over sixty boys Of that town were
taught to- swim.
A Twilight baseball league for
lodges, flremen and business concerns
recently finished a successful sched-
ule under the direction of the Com
munity club. Mr.. Parsons latest move
was to organize a baseball league for
boys. a......
Mr.. Parsons went to Kearney three
years ago, after finishing course in
the Iowa Teachers college at Cedar
Falls. He has taught manual training
in the city schools there for two years
and has been reelected. Mr.. Parsons
was recently married. He will in all
probability resign as secretary of the
Community club at the opening OF
school in September.
The 1915 school census was also
Parsons.
He was a student in the grade and
high school Of Keokuk during his resi-
dence here and was one of the star
players on the Purple and White foot
ball team during the period he at
tended high school,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
traffic conditions which obtain today
In the Mississippi valley without find

~ dAAC COuultAOu6 WHICH OULdlQ tOudy
In the Mississippi valley without find
Ing out that we have been neglecting
one Of the trade highways, which the
Creator of the universe intended us
to use. The great rivers which trav-
erse the plains of the middle west
have been shamefully neglected in the
light of the usefulness, of which they
are really capable.
1T has taken the opening Of tho
Panama canal with the resulting bene-
fits, which have come to cities on tho
seacoast of our country, to stir the
cities of the middle west to a realizing
sense of the fact they too must work
out plan, by which their products
tributed over the world by means OF
water shipments, under penalty of a
loss of such trade.
This means that our rivers mus.
be used to the fullest possible ex-
tent; it means that connecting canals
must be built; channels deepened:
barge lines established for bulk ship
ments of heavy goods and packet lines
for lighter goods; 1t means that every
city or town which wants to be in 1t
must have terminals. which means
docks or wharves Of such a nature
that any barge or boat can be I'M
loaded economically and quickly.
These docks should be under municip-
al control, SO that everyone shall al
ways have the same rates and the
same advantages, and there can nevcr
be any discrimination or favoritism.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
School Figures for Lee County Are
Presented by Head Of County's
School System and Show
interesting Things.
POPULATION DECREASE
School Attendance and Enrolment,
However, Show an Increase In
All Of the Districts Of
the County.

County Superintendent E. q. Lynn
has completed his school census re-
port for the county. 1t shows several
/ interesting things While the school
census does not show an increase, the
school enrolment and attendance fig
ures show big increase. This was
the state Of affairs in the Keokuk dis
trict last year
Following is Mr.. Lynn's report:
School census in 1915 10,25s; in
1914. 1914; in 1915, 9.93s. County
enrolment. in 1918, 6,147; in 1914, g.
EOS; in 1915, $3.50. County average
daily attendance, in 1913, 1850; In
1914. 4.s3S: in 1915, 1899.
For Keokuk the school population in
1913 was 3.641; in 1914. $3.50: In 1918,
3,4O9. The enrolment in 1913 was
1856; in 1914, 2.501: in 1918. 2,536.
The average daily attendance In 1913
was 1862; in 1914, 1920; in 1918.
2,Os2. ...
The Fort Madison school census
was 2,71O, in 1914 it was 2.731. and in
1915 it is 2,736. In public school en-
rollment Fort Madison had, in 1918,
1.221; in 1914, LBS; in 1915, 1924. It's
daily average attendance in 1913 was
1,006; in 1914, 1,006: in 1915. 1867.
For Donnellson the school popula-
ton in 1913 was 106: in 1914, us: in
1915, 1T. The enrolment In 1913
was 90; in 1914, 90; in 1915, 112. The
average daily attendance in 1913 was
II; IN 1914, "a, and in 1915, 90.
For Montrose the school census in
1913 was 209; in 1914, $50; in 1915,
237. The enrolment in 1913 was PIT;
in 1914, PIG: tn 1915, 213. The aver
age daily attendance in 1913 was 100;
in 1914. 49,. in 1915. 1853. The in
crease in 1914 Is ascribed to the NOV
ing to town Of number OF families,
previously residents of farm lands
which wore overflowed when the Keo-
kuk dam was completed. Some Of
these families are now moving away
from Montrose, hence the decrease
this year. -
An increase is noted in the salaries
OF teachers. The averages in 1913
were, for men. s110.11: for women,
s54.s6. In 1914 they were, for men,
s110.S6; for women, $5S01. In 1915
they are, for men, $115.75; for women,
1882. The minimum wage law went
into effect in 1914, accounting for part
of the raise then. Under this law
there will be little change in the salar-
les from now on.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29

vurpillat's visit is drawing to q
close as Saturday night will be his
last night here.
Rain last night prevented the ladies
from saving wood, but the contest
will positively take place tonight
This promises to be very funny as
several names have already been en-
tered. The lady who makes the best
time tonight saving into piece OF
AKA will be presented with five dol
lars. Tomorrow night will be the
ladies' nail driving contest. the prize
also will be $500; and Saturday night
the amateurs will hold forth. All
these contests take place on the show
grounds on Johnson street between
Ninth and Tenth.
Tonight will be the advertising
night on the show grounds as Vurpil-
lat will give seven dollars and twenty
five cents worth of his remedies for
one dollar as an advertising medium.
There Is no doubt as to the virtues
of these famous preparations, as the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
Pendant Picture Tell. story.

LONDON, June 80. (by mail)-The
tragic journey of pendant contain
ing girls picture and lock of hair.
from England to France and back
again, was told here today.
The day Private G. e. Miiburn, a
signaller in the Durhams, left his
home for the front, Miss Bessie Grey
his sweetheart, hung the pendant
about his neck and kissed him good
bye. Milburn went into battle with
the pendant still around his neck. He
was killed and for many weeks no
letter came to the girl he left be
hind.
Finally q large batch Of dead SOL
diers' effects were brought to Eng
land and London illustrated jour
nal photographed many of them in
an effort to trace the families OF the
fallen men. Miss Grey saw the pho.
tograph Of +hs pendant che gave Pr.
~-.te ,--s-rn and claimed it.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
Own Life In Movie.
limited Press Leased Wire Sc

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce.1
CHICAGO, July 29.-Mrs /. L. Rut.
man, %, Tulsa. OKLA, held here for
the federal grand jury for violating
the postal laws, today started on a
movie play of her own experience, 50
others may be warned.
Mrs Rutman collected $202.17 from
a Tulsa bank belonging to Mary Kelly.
This was Mrs. Rutmans maiden name,
and she says she was notified by the
bank the money was hers. so she sent
for it and when another Mary Kelly
called at the bank for the money Mrs.
Rutman's arrest followed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
Keokuk 70 at Work.

Many cities and towns are begin
ming to wake up to the situation.
Keokuk, Iowa, is already at work on Il
comprehensive scheme which con-
templates good sharbor;; sea wall
with cranes and warehouse for use OF
barges. and a levee for use Of boats
of older type. The city has voted
bonds for the work and It will be push
ed as fast as, possible. II every CITY
on the rivers will do the same thing j.
will encourage the enlistment Of larse
capital In barge and steamboat lines.
This will mean cheaper freight rates
and a chance to compete with the sea
board cities for, the trade Of the out
side world.
Three things are necessary to the
complete success of the movement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
pre-r initial House Party.

hARBOR POINT, Mich, July %
The romance of a millionairess' the
love story of Catherine Barker, $50 y
ooo. 900 orphan, who On Saturday is TO
for love a young Chicago bust
ness man, Howard H. Spaulding, Jr.,
today is raridly fox trotting to its
climax. Spaulding has ambition. but
no riches.
For close to month gay pre-
nuptial house party has been held al
Miss Barker's palatial summer home
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29

Mt. Hamill. were week end visitors
with friends mere.
Robert Anthony and wife Of Croton
were recent guests OF their son, Lee
and family.
Theodore Thews and Earl Rowland
were Sunday guests at the Geo
SchrefYer home in Primrose.
Mr.. Graner and son Of Franklin
spent the week end with the Charlie
Graner family.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29

Deep channel, which the government
must provide; terminal facilities
which the municipalities must pro-
vide; barge and boat lines which priv.
ate capital must provide, and no one
of these three things will avail with
out the other two"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
Alien. Foot-Ease Does Il.

When your shoes pinch or your corns
and bunions ache SO that you are tired
all over, get Aliens Foot-Ease, the
standard remedy for the last 25 years,
and shake It into your shoes. It will
take the sting out Of corns and bun
ions and give instant relief to Tired,
Aching, Swollen, Tender feet. Sold
everywhere, Csc. Don't accept any
substitute,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
Jose SiIvera Goes to Law.


MISSION SAN JOSE, Cal, July ~
Jose Silvera had a vegetable gard
en-. Manuel Fonda had a rooster
Hence, the story.
Silvera loved onions. He knew that
he could buy them and that he coul |
raise them. Because of economic
nressure. he decided to have a garden.
He planted onions and his garden
thrived.
Fonda loved his rooster, a black
Minorca. In fact he loved 1t almost as
much as did his neighbor, Stlvera.
Early in March when the SllVera
onions we're sprouting, the Fonda
rooster flew over into the Silvera
patch. He was a busy Minorca. In
half an hour he had scratched every
onion from its paternal bed.
Then SiIvera returned home. lie
shot the Minorca between the onion
ratch and the back fence"
Fonda sued him for damages. Sill
vera fought the case. 1t was decided
in the Justice court Fonda had lost,
The court decided that Silvera. not
Fonda. was entitled to damages. So
it allowed Silvera the market price OF
Fonda's dead rooster, to wit, IS cents.
Silveras debit account follows:
,.zrl- - htinU case
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29

cad The Daily Gate City. I
cents per Meek.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29

here Added guests arrived today on
every train from all over the Unit ed
States An orchestra of grand opera
proportions has been brought in from
Chicago and a band hired at Harboi
Point so that the last days of Miss
Bankers maidenhood may not lack fo'
music.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
PHYSICIAN.
DR.. W. p. SHERLOCK.
phvsiclan and SURGEON,

Office, Masonic Temple. Residence
Alpha apartments.
Office Hours-1O to ~ a. m, to
3 D. M; evenings, to 8; Sundays.
II to 1 p. m. United States civil SER
vice examiner.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-07-29
DR.. BRUCE L. GlLFlLLAN.

Physician and Surgeon.
Office, 6121a Main street, over
Winger Bros, store. Bell phone 100.
Black.
Residence, BIT North Fourth street.
Bell ph'on 12S0-Red.
Hours-10.12 a. m; "a p. M; 7-S
p. N. Sunday by appointemnt.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
YOUTH CHARGED WITH
ROBBING CASH REGISTER

Ralph Gillet, a former resident of
Ely, is under IRE at Cobre on the
charge of breaking into the store of
the Cobre Mercantile company at
Cobre, according t o information re-
eeived by District Attorney Zurich,
and robbing the cash register of its
contents.
The accused is a stepson of F. L..
lie Ternau of Central Ely and had
been charged with breaking into a
trunk and abstracting therefrom
$3.50. The lad vigorously denied
that he was guilty, and agreed to ap-
pear at the district court on the day
following but failed to keep his
promise.
The mother stated to District At
torney Zurich that she was unable to
control her on. and intimated that
she would offer no objection 10 his
being sent to the industrial school at
Elko.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
Boom the West
lop the Educational Influences of the Movies
HE AMERICAN POLYSCOPE COMPA
OPENS in SALTLAKE CITY. UTAH

Organized to capitalize the production of edu-
catlonal and scientific pictures on a gigantic scale,
plcturlzng the great industries, phenomena, seen
cry, sciences, arts, experiments, discoveries, strik-
ing events and wonders of the world in general of
educational and scientific value.
The company is to take advantage of the enor-
nous profits in this field as it has never before
been touched. A great business, a great Company,
a great future, a great investment No medium on
earth could have the Influence and prestige to
bring the West before the eyes of the world and
profits to investors as this giant moving picture
producing Company can.
The Church and School Social Service Bureau
has recently been organized for the purpose of
bringing the Importance of this class of films to
recognition and developing and prompting their
use IN the educational and religious institutions.
No less famous pnblicists than Dr.. William Carter.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
Minnoletti Is Some Booster.

Optimistic as to the future of
Hamilton, Charles Minnoletti, n of
the moving spirits in the camp, that
brought White Pine county into the
center of the spotlight, has been
spending several days in Ely with old
time friends. He states that a large
assignment of lead ore is being ship
ped from the once famous district,
and that miners are optimistic over
future prospects.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

B. w. Copley accompanied by his
wife and two children arrived in East
Ely from Butte last week. Mrs. Cop
ley Is q sister OF Mrs. Z. J. Durand
of the Antler Rooming house. They
expect to remain permanently.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
JURY SAYS GEDDES
Is ECCLES' HEIR

After being out all night, the jury
in the Geddes-Eccles case came into
court at noon Friday. at Ogden, and
returned a verdict declaring Albert
Geddes to be the son of David Ec-
eles, the deceased millionaire, whom
Margaret Geddes, the mother of Al
bert alleges was united to her in plu-
raj marriage in August. 1898, by M.
w. Merrill. an apostle of the Mormon
church.
A poll showed that the jurors stood
Z to / in favor of the boy who claims
La one-thirty-third interest in the mil
lions of the Eccles estate.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
Pat Keegan nj Hospital.

Patrick keegan. a pioneer resident
at the county hospital for a severe
attack of pleurisy. Although his
condition is not such as TO cause
worriment, his friends are making
things comfortable for the aged gen.
tleman. He is occupying a pay ward
at the hospital.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

FOR SALE-Team of young work
horses. weight about 100 pounds,
wagon and harness. Bargain at a
quick sale. Call at SCI Auitman, or
phone PIX, "Richmend." tt
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

A Merchants Electric Lunch has
been installed at the Northern hotel.
Tempting delicacies of every va
riety will be furnished from 5 to IL
p. m. Finest coffee and cream will
be served. 5-16-tf
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
RESIDENT Regaining Health.

Captain William Norman return
ed last Thursday for Salt Lake, where
he underwent a serious operation
about five weeks ago. H vas ac-
companied on the trip by mis- wife.
As the old pathfinder has not entire
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

An up to date and complete optical
office. Modern methods Of diagnos-
ing and correcting defects of the
eyes. Will remain in Ely until July
Sth. DIR. w. E. Taylor, Northern
Hotel. 6-27-tf
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
Returns With Bride.

". and Mrs. John Schultz arrived
last Tuesday from Ogden, Utah. with
the expectation of residing in Ely.
Mr.. Schultz was married about a
month ago to Miss Schmidt. He
is a brother of the proprietor of the
Palace Bakery.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

For Sale cheap a four room house
recently painted and papered. Lights
and water. Inquire at Gallagher's
feed yard. 7-1S-1s
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

ly recovered from his illness, the
trip proved irksome. He will recu-
perate with relatives in Ely for sever
al days before returning to his home
at Illipah.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

For Sale-Rooming house, seven
teen rooms completely furnished. In
quire Nevada Rooming House, over
Hardware Store, Phone 29k.
Taft
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

II Is IrfesistabIe
Mrs. Charles Burk has returned
from the Bear Lake country in Idaho.
to join her husband, who is in charge
of the yard in Central Ely for the Ely
Lumber and Coal company.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

Mrs. George Whiteley will enter
tain the McGill Sewing Club at
luncheon next Thursday.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

FOR SALE-Three-room house
near the depot; cheap. Inquire box
476, Ely. New. 7-1S-1t
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

On Friday afternoon Mrs. Frank
Swartz very delightfully."- entetained
a coterie of guests in compliment to
Mrs. VIM. Mcknight of Carson City.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

Most enjoyable was the evening of
800" which Mrs. John Weber at
forded guests on Thursday evening.
when Mrs. Cameron was awarded
first prize, Mrs. Gus House second,
Mrs. Ed. White, third. and Mrs.
Zurich. fourth. at the conclusion of
the game.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

Mrs. w. S. Elliott entertained in.
formally at cards on Saturday night,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

will be the inspiration of a number of
social affairs during the coming
week. when Mesdames Ed Willard.
Weller and vanderhoef will entertain
in her honor AT different affairs.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

Mrs. George Whiteley extended
hospitality to the Amateur Bridge
Club on Tuesday.
One of the happiest arranged par
ties of the week came on Saturday
afternoon when Mesdames Frank
Willard and Nichols and their little
sons entertained a number of friends
ut a lawn party, while the afternoon
hours passed merrily away with
games and other pleasant diversions
for the grown-ups and Riddles.
Mrs. Frank Roper will entertain
guests in compliment to Mrs. William
Mcknight on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Clifford Moon was the hostess
of the Double e Bridge Club on
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Mamie Witherspoon, who Is
the house guest of Mrs. Richardson
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18
Happenings In
Society Circles

A social pleasure of the week was
the luncheon given by Mrs. r. IL.
Richardson In compliment to her
house guest. Miss Mamie Winterbot-
tom, on Saturday, when eight guests
enjoyed the delightful hospitality
disbursed by the hostess.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

On Wednesday Mrs. Ed White was
the hostess of an enjoyable luncheon
in compliment to Miss Winterbottom.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

Mrs. Isabel Pitts was the guest of
honor at a delightfully."- arranged
luncheon given by Mrs. Lindsay Dun
can on last "Wednesday. Covers were
laid for six.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

DIR. Parkhurst, Hamilton Holt, George T.. Brokaw
and others are officers and directors of this move
ment.
Lewis }. Selznich, vice president and general
manager of the World Film Corporation, in a let
ter to the advisory board of this Bureau, as pub
lished in the New York Clipper of date of June 26,
states:
1.-The educational and religious fields are the
only two that have not been developed by the mo-
ton picture art, and yet are almost sure to prove
the most permanent and profitable :"
No better endorsement of the wonderful fu-
ture and profit of the American Polyscope Compa-
ny could be imagined.
The directors are offering for public subscrip-
ton a limited amount of the capital stock of the
Company, and to all subscribers who send in their
subscriptions and take advantage of this offering
now the Company will allow a bonus of % per cent
above the amount subscribed for.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-18

Miss Mamie Witherspoon, who Is
the house guest of Mrs. Richardson.