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The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
DOESN'T
 AFFECT SELLER

New York, Sept. 2-American manufacturers and bankers will not lose a cent on account of the sudden drop in the price of English pounds sterling. Every contract for war supplies by the nations of Europe and by regular importers from all European countries has stipulated that the American seller is to receive payment in American dollars, and not in English pounds sterling, heretofore the standard Of values in the financial world. This stipulation will cause the foreign buyer to stand the loss on account of the decline in the value of for
 CContinued on page 4.)
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
GOOD YEAR FOR
 PLACER MINERS

w. H. Fairbanks, general manag- CT of the Northern Commercial O., who has just completed tour of the company's holdings in n- terior Alaska and the Yukon ter ritory, arrived out on the train last night accompanied by his niece Miss Fairbanks, and will leave southbound on the Princess Alice when she sails tonight. In the meantime they areSstopping at the Pullen House.
 MT. Fairbanks, in an interview with a Dawson News man while on
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02

Secretary Blanchard of the Skag- way Valley Horticultural society wishes attention again called to the fact that the membership cards of tn~ society will admit their own CTS to the fair. The cards are, of course, not transferable, and con- s"QIently not good for admission exccpt for the persons to whom is- sued.
 The program and amusement committee is working and expect to have some announcements to make tomorrow.
 Intending exhibitors are re- Quested to come to Horticultural hall this evening after 2 o'clock to make reservations of space, and all are requested to have their ex-
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02

his way upstream from the Lower Yukon river country, said:
 "The Yukon is proving steady It will develop a number of new camps. The Mayo silver property looks promising.
 "The lower river placer camps have had a successful summer from the individual miners standpoint because the rainfall has been gener- ous. In such camps as Fairbanks Rampant, Hot Springs, 1ditarod and Koyukuk operations have been car ried on steadily.
 "The Circle district Is adding to It's old-time record by aid of the Berry dredge, and 1t is reported aR- other small dredge Is to go into the country. Ruby, as has been an nounced, is to have a dredge.
 "The Toloyana has not developed enough yet to predict much as to it's future. If 1t remains a small
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
DELEGATES SENT BY
 FRANCE TO AMERICA

Paris, Sept. 1-Octave Homberg' oF the foreign office, and Ernest Mallet, regent of the Bank of France, have been designated by the finance minister, AleXandre RtbOt, as the French delegates who are to join British representatives in New York early this month to con- s'dcr the best means of obtaining French and British credit balances in the United States to stabilize ths exchange rates. Both are em- iuaut bankers.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
GET READY FOR 4 BIG TIME
 SATURDAY, -EVERYBODYS DO|N' I

hibits In place before noon satur- day SC that the photographers may have an hour In which to take pie lures before the opening of the doors to the public at 1 o'clock.
 The White Pass Athletic club Is planning a dance at the gymnasium for those visitors who delight in that amusement.
 Another addition has been made to the list Of prizes today, John Anderson of the Pantheon, having offered a special award valued at $500 for the largest and best head of cabbage, with the stipulation that the head taking the prize shall be sent to the exhibit of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chanl- Der of Commerce.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
ASTRONOMERS
 LIBEL PARAiSO

Seattle, Sept. 2-For rammmg and sinking the steamship Admiral Watson at the Bell street wharf Sunday morning, the steamship Par also has been libeled in the sum Of S245OOO, the suit being filed by the Pacific Alaska Navigation company, owners of the Admiral Watson.
 The Paraiso Is owned by san Francisco concern and is under charter to the Pacific Coast Steam- shiO company, and operated to Southeastern Alaska points.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02

London, Sept. 2-Latest reports stste that the Germans are advanc- ing slowly on the Russian frontier, and that Riga, now almost isolated, will soon fall into the invaders hands unless heavy Russian forces are thrown against the army of General Von Hindenburg.
 The fall of the Russian fortress of Lipssk is announced and the outer forts of Grodno have also falleu, so that it will apparently be only a matter of a short time
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
BELIEVED GERNANY'S OBJECT IS
 n PRONULGATE AN EARLY PEACE

the communication as it is believed to have a peculiar significance.
 It is thought by high authority that Germany's object in accepting Americas terms in the submarine controversy is primarily to join forces with her in the establishment of the freedom of the seas, and secondly to prOmulgate an early peace.
 The friends of President Wilson are now preparing to start a move ment for his re-nominatiOn for the presidency.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02

Washington, D. C., Sept. ? German Ambassador vOn BernstortT, in an official letter this morning to Secretary of State Lansing, states that ocean liners will hereafter not be sunk by German submarines without first giving ample warning to the passengers and crew, and that the safety and lives of non combatants aboard any such vessel will be carefully looked after pro vided the vessel does not attempt to escape. Administration officials are much gratified at the tenor of
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02

Washington, D. C., Sept. 1-Presl- den4 Wilson and members of his caFinet will review the 50,0O0 G. A. R. veterans who will march down historical Pennsylvania avenue this month when the Fiftieth an- niversary of the Grand Review is held in the National Capital.
 The president was in his office in the White House one sultry af- ternoon last July when the names of several prominent Washing
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
FALL OF RIGA PREDICTED UNLESS
 VON HINDENBERG Is CHECKED

until that stronghold will be in the hands of the Teutonic allies.
 Paris, Sept. Flour Turkish transports are reported to have been sunk by British submarines yesterday in the Dardanelles.
 Berlin, Sept. 2-One of the allies cruisers engaged in the bombardment of smyrna, is report ed to have been disabled yesterday and forced to go out of action.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
STILL IN
 THE LIME LIGHT

Pittsburg, Sept. 2-Harry K Thaw today commenced suit in this city for divorce from his wife, Eve lyn Nesbit Thaw, now an actress On the vaudeville stage The al- leged ground for the action is in- fidelity, and John Francis, a form CT New York newspaper man, is named as correspondent.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
ESTIMATED LOSSES OF
 RUSSIANS SINCE MAY

Berlin, Sept. It is estimated that since the second of last May the Russians have lost three hun dred thousand men killed and wounded and one million one hum dred thousand taken prisoners.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
PRECIOUS METALS IN ALASKA

The annual statement on gold, silver and copper in Alaska for 1914 has just been issued by the United States Geological survey. The value of the total output Of these three precious metals for year aggregated S1S,S35,520.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
ALABAMA LEGISLATURE
 KILLS SUFFRAGE BILL

Montgomery, Ala, Sept. 2 The woman's suffrage bill, which came up in the state senate today Was killed when put to vote.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
GRAND JURY PROBING
 THE FRANK HANGING

Marietta, Sept. 2-The federal grand jury, which was called to inquire into the recent kidnapping and hanging of Leo Frank, con- vened today.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
PRES. WILSON AND CABINET WILL
 REVIEW 5O,0O0 6. A. R. VETERANS

tonians were announced. When the visitors were seated in the presi- dents office, they explained they were representatives of the Citi- zens' committee "a of Washington. formed to arrange the entertain ment for the Forty-ninth encamp- ment and Fiftieth anniversary of the Grand Review of the c. A. R. at the national capital the week
 (Continued on Page B.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02
UPPER YUKON
 RIVER REPORT

Whitehorse, Sept. 2-Water 70 inches.
 Casca: Sailed : D. m. with If passengers.
 Casca: Down HootalinQua at 6:3O a. n.
 White Horse: Up Coffee Creek 6:3O D. m.
 Next sailing: Dawson tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02

Thirty five survivors of the ill., fated steamship Arabic arrived ln this city today.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-09-02

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
CRY NEWS.

Rev. John G. Sage and Rev. Long
Warsaw will go to Mt. Pleasant
MS afternoon to attend the funeral of
pr. Jackson which will be, held there.
lin the funeral notice for Mrs.
John Higham, printed in The Gate
City last evening, 1t was enormously
plated that the funeral would be held
on Tuesday morning. It should have
read Thursday morning at 9 O'Clock.
The services will be held from the
bone, 1898 Reid street tomorrow.
Following this, the body will be TAX
On to Mooar, Iowa. where later serv-
Ices will be held in st. Andrews
church at II o'clock. Burial will be
made in Hickory Grove cemetery
near Summitville.
"A deed has been filed in the re-
eorder's Office whereby the Keokuk
Industrial association conveys to the
Standard Four Tire company a tract
pr land northwest OF the city, COM
prising three acres.
Two bills were allowed at this
mornings session Of the city council.
one was for $50 for flre de-
partment expense and the other
s2S for damages to a car owned by
"a l. COPYRIGHT which went into q
mud hole on Reid street
Chief OF Police Kenney is spend.
|ing week at a camp just below Alex.
andr1a. He came to Keokuk today and
|sa'd mat tile fishing was good.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
New METHODIST
MINISTER HERE { RI .
.v. and Mrs. E. G. Edwards and
Daughter Have Arrived 10 City
From Brooklyn 70 Take
Charge.
FIRST SERMON SUNDAY
lev. Edward. VIII Make His First
Appearance In Local Pulpit a
That Tlme-Is Native
! lowan.
k1Rsr SERMON SUNDAY

Rev F. C. Edwards, the new pastor
Z trinity Methodist Episcopal church.
iii preach his first sermon In Keo-
hi on this coming Sunday morning.
ey Edwards and his wife and dRugh-
Ter have arrived here from Brooklyn.
lis last charge, and are preparing TO
lake up the church work here at
)nce.
Rev. Edwards IL q native Of Iowa.
he was born at Moulton, Ia, thirty
hight years ago. He was educated at
he Moody Bible Institute at Chicago,
iowa Wesleyan university at Mt. Plea
|ant and the School Of Theology at
boston. From 1900 to 1904 Rev. Ed
yards was engaged in city mission
york in Chicago. He Joined the Iowa
conference in 1904.
The new pastor comes to Keokuk
Nth the highest of recommendations.
10 went abroad with Rev. ]. W. Pot
er. one OF the popular former minis
ers Of Trinity church here. For a
lumber OF years the two men have
been close friends and Rev. Potter
las considerable interest In the pro-
kress of the younger man. Rev. Ed
yards has pleasing way OF meeting
people, and will no doubt prove very
popular during his pastofate here.
Rev and Mrs. Edwards'are staying
the home Of e. s. Patterson, 725
Worth Fourteenth street. Tor the pres
bnt y
Rev. and Mrs. Neil left Monday for
Brooklyn, the charge to which Rev.
Veil was assigned at the last confer.
fnce meeting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
81. LOUIS BANKERS
/ COMING SATURDAY,
Party Of Twenty-Five TO stop Here
to See Dam on Way to Con-
ventlon at Denver,
Colorado.
COME ON SPECIAL TRAIN
VII, Make Trip over Dam in Morning
Followed by Luncheon at
Hotel Iowa at
Noon.
,oME ON SPECIAL TRAIN

Twenty-Five members OF the Ameri-
can Investment Bankers association
OF st. Louis, on their way to the ma
tional convention Of the body at Den
yer. will stop in Keokuk on Saturday
to visit the dam and get glimpse
OF the CITY,
The bankers will arrive here at
7:3O o'clock in the morning on spe-
cial train and will remain over until
T.: so o'clock in the afternoon. Accom-
panying the party will be j. H. Smith,
the Stone and Webster correspondent
in st. Louis.
Following their arrival here they
will take morning trip over the dam
and will possibly be accompanied by
c. w. Kellogg, manager OF the Mis-
sippi River Power company.
At noon the party will take lunch
con at the Hotel Iowa. Manager
Holmes will have the dining room es-
pecially decorated for the occasion.
The bankers will leave at 1:50 and
will continue on their journey to Den
yer. In the party will be number of
prominently known bankers and bust
ness men OF the middle west
: The trip to Keokuk will be made
primarily for the purpose Of seeing
the dam, and because OF the fact that
Mr.. Smith, the st. Louis Stone and
Webster correspondent will accom-
pany the party, the officials OF the
Mississippi River Power company are
now arranging for its welcome and en-
tertainment while In the city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
Daily stock Letter.

copyright, 1915, by New York Even
ing Post.l
NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-Prices on
the stock exchange again moved in
desultory fashion today, changes being
irregular and without significance.
Yesterdays sudden enthusiasm over
the "war order shares" has evidently
waned. Those which had moved up
violently yesterday were, on the whole,
the weak spots Of the market today.
Elsewhere, the general movement
showed firmness during most Of the
day, but with fractional fluctuations IN
both directions and with little activity
Not much occurred in the way of
financial news today. Sterling ex-
change moved little: Washington con
tinued to wait lor Ber]in's disavowal.
The governments weekly crop bulletir.
showed. as was to have been expected.
that this spell of extreme heat, coming
thus late in the season and extending
over a great part of the country, has
been imm ediately helpful to the har-
vest prospects. With both corn and
wheat it has served in great measure
to Offset threatened injury to quality
and quantity Of the yield as conse-
ouence of the result Of excessive rains
all mid summer. Iron Age again had
a cheerful report to make on the week
In the steel and iron trade.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
EMBARGO on Illinois Stock.

UNITED PRESS Leased Wire Serv1ce.1
DIES MONIES. Iowa, Sept 15.-The
Iowa commission on animal health
late yesterday issued an order abso-
lutely prohibiting the shipment into
Iowa from Illinois of cattle, sheep,
swine and goats, hay, straw, cholera
serum. raw milk or cream. This step
was taken to protect Iowa live stock
from the foot and mouth disease which
is reported in Illinois The measure
is approved by the state executive
council today. The Iowa officials think
the Illinois officials have not handled
the situation properly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
MISSION DAY
At St. Paul S
Annual Event to be Observed In keo-
kak Church With All Day
Services on Coming
Sunday.
VISITORS ARE COMING
Rev. G. Ro.che Of sur'irston e
Speak to Sunday School in the
Mornlns-Is For Mission
Cause.
u - e VI
VISITORS ARE COMING

The annual Mission day will be OBJ
served by st. Paurs German Evangen.
cal church on next Sunday. Special
speakers have been engaged for all
services. =,
Rev. c. Rasche Of Burlington will
speak to the Sunday school at 9:15.
The morning sermon, which Will pc
In German, will be delivered by Rev.
william Kreis, Of Donnellson. Iowa.
Rev. Mr.. Kreis is well known to the
people OF Keokuk. Although this is
the first time he has occupied St.
Paul's pulpit, many have heard MIN.
He will speak on the present situa-
lions. In the mission fields, at nome
and abroad.
Rev. Mr.. Rasche will preach the
English sermon at 1880 O'Clock In the
evening. Both of the visiting pastors
and Rev. A. C. Ernst, OF the local
church, will participate in the serv'
ices during the day.
A meeting OF the Ladies' Missionary
society will be held at the close OF
the evening services The society mas
enjoyed unusual growth during the
past year. It's membership now is
about $50. Much credit is due to the
untiring efforts and devotion TO the
missionary cause. OF the collectors
and officers. The Organization VIII
hand over a large purse to be adoed
to the collections, Of the day. Special
offerings wtllabe taken at all serv,
ices for both home and foreign mis-
sions.
& Many visitors from Hamilton
warsaw and surrounding points, are
expected.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
SSZ!|!!IE@l
Call Black 666.
For Society Editor
REMEM Der?
SAll DIANA w.
For Society Editor

REMEMBER?
when we two were small
We used to stand beside the wall
My arm around your waist, an all,
Remember?
Remember how we used to dream,
We used to watch the sunlight beam,
And I could see your eyes agleah
Deep in the shadows of the stream.
Remember how we fingered there,
The sunlight sparkled on your hair
l never saw you half 80 far,
Remember?
Remember how our eyes would see
The promise Of day to be.
When you could care for only me
Through life, until eternity?
Remember how quarrel grew
Just out of nothing And We two
Were crying and you slapped me-you!
Remember?
Remember what you said that DAY,
When began to go away?
You said II love you. Billy, stay
Half in earnest, half in play.
Remember when we two were sma,i,
we stood and watched the scarlet fa.'
OF leaves-I kissed you, that was all
Remember?
Margaret SangSter, Jr.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
PROMINENT. SONORA
CITIZEN IS DEAD
Alexander Bolton, Long Time Resi-
dent Of Hancock County,
Passes Away.

HAMILTON, ILL.,, Sept. 15.-Tues-
day afternoon at o'clock,
death terminated an Illness that mad
Frustrated Alexander Bolton. one Oh
sonora townships prominent and
greatly esteemed citizens: The fun
eral will take place ut his late resi-
dence Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Bolton was born near Hull, Eng
land, in 1897 and when lad OF ten
wears, came to this country. settling
in Sonora township, which has been
his residence since.
In life Mr.. Bolton was man OF
sturdy intelligence, persistent purpose
and consumate industry. His business
interests were large and varied. al
though farming was his special voca-
ton. and in 1t he was leader. AS
citizen and neighbor Mr., Bolton was
known and respected for his SINGER
itv. helpfulness and incorporating
integrity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
Resident OF Keokuk for Twenty-three
Years, Passed Away at st. Joseph's
Hospital at 10
O'Clock.
ILL SEVERAL WEEKS
Practically No Hope for Recovery
Birthplace Of Deeedent Was
Dalton City,
Illinois.

Mrs. Bertha A. Leffingwell Of 1414
Concert street passed away at st.
Joseph's hospital this morning at 10
O'Clock, following a severe illness ex-
tending over six weeks. The decd
ent had been in poor health for some
time past, but 1t was only during the
last few weeks that her illness took
a dangerous turn. Death was the re-
suit of a complication Of diseases.
Toward the last her condition was
such that practically no hope was
held out for her recovery and her
friends knew that it was only a mat
ter of time before the last summons
would come Mrs. Leffingwell pos
sessed a wide acquaintance In this
CITY and her death will be sincerely
-mourned by her large body OF
friends.
The body was taken this afternoon
to the home of her daughter, Mrs
Ralph Schouten, at 1920 Orleans
avenue. The funeral will be held
from there. Complete arrangements
have not been made as yet.
Mrs. Leffingwelps maiden name
was Miss Bertha Doner and she was
born at Dalton City, ILL.,, on August O.,
1869, being forty-six years Of age at
the time of. her death. Her early life
was spent at that place and she was
married there to James NLeffingwell
on April IS, $780, Shortly after their
marriage, Mr.. and Mrs. Leffingwell
moved to Peoria where two years
were spent Twenty-tbree years ago
they moved to Keokuk and this city
had remained Mrs. Leffingwells
home ever since.
The decedent was q member of st.
Johns Episcopal church, the various
church societies and several local So
cial clubs. She is survived by five
daughters, all Of whom live here.
They are Mrs. Ralph Schouten and
Edna, Frances, Kathryn and Eliza
beth Leffingwel1.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
Rheumatism Easily Relieved
B. Cleansing the Blood
S. S. S. Gives Quick Relief
BY Toning Up. the Blood

but natural II must
cleanse healthy action 30 at
throw impurities that
bo the wonderful blood purifier + to practically dens s and
throw out the
poison impurities The e.cruatins pains Of Rn.ma
e shooting. sabbing tho gripping
by :chnx leg. that break .esp VIII be s snseg
Let Dood tonic Get ct druggist but nss upon ON rror
n OF Il write q Co.. Atlanta Co. 0u
'A<n Treatment
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
Open Session Here.

DR.. and Mrs. Bradfield and daughter
Jane, of Eddyville, Ia. who arrived in
Keokuk last week for visit with Mrs.
Bradfeld's parents Mr.. and Mrs. G..
N. Bonham have returned home.
They were accompanied by Mrs
Joseph Gordon and son Joe. The trip
is being made in DR.. Bradfields new
Studebaker car. Mrs. C. N. Bonham,
who had been visiting her daughter at
Sioux City, accompanied them on the
trip to Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15

lADIES-Ou~ catalogue explains how
we teach hair dressing, manicuring,
facial massage. etc. in few weeks,
mailed free. Moler College, $40 North
Sixth street, st. Louis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
Luncheon for Mpkher.

Mrs. C. l.. Hardy Of 1925 Exchango
street, entertained at three course
luncheon in honor of her mother, Mrs,
J. p. Wright, it being her sixty third
birthday Those present were her
brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. H.
r. Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Jacobs,
Mrs. Susan Blom, Mrs. s. N. Jacobs.
Mrs. J. vanderhayden and children.
and grandchildren Ralph Philip and
Doris Hardy. Many useful gifts and
beautiful flowers were received.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
q. Y. p. u. Social.

The members OF the Baptist Young
Peoples society OF the north side en-
tertained the south side members at :,
social in the church parlors last even
ing. The south side recently won a
membership contest and as result
earned the treat. A short program was
rendered followed by series Of games
Later, refreshments were served. Dc
spite the storm a large crowd attend.
ed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
Iuncheon al summer Home.

Luncheon at Summer Home.
Mrs. Harry Dill entertained sixteen
ladies at one O'Clock luncheon yes
terday at Edgewood on the Illinois size
OF the river, where Mr.. and MRS. y,
are spending part Of Septemp Der. Fo''
lowing the luncheon. cards were play
ed The company motored over, re-
turning late in the afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15

| NOTICE.
On account OF death Of my father,
my store will be closed for two days
SAM BERNSTEIN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15

FOR SALE-Five room partly modern
house, corner lot, with building site
in rear. Edith Miller, 400 North Filth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15

FOR SALE-Good used upright piano
at $4,000, and two second hand or
gans, fair condition. at $1,000 each to
make room in warehouse for reserve
Victrola stock. Easy payments If de-
sired. Duncan.S chell Furu. Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

MEN-Our illustrated catalogue ex-
plains how we teach barber trade in
short term, mailed free. Moler Bar
Der College, St. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15

NTED-Carpenter, repair work,
white.washing and wall paper clean
ing. VIM. NJ. Morris, 222 Concert
street. Phone Black 11i6.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-09-15

FOR SALE-Household furniture,
very cheap, at No. 10 North Elev'
enth street. Call Thursday morning
between and 10 o'clock