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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-06-13
Rockefeuers.
Gifts

John D. Rockefeller. ST., gave
away for benevolent purposes s5;95ss
a minute during 1914 People who
ought to know estimate his income
at $50 a minute "a
The Rockefeller Foundation. to-
which Mr. Rockefeller gave 500
100000 OF stocks and bonds on March
last, gave money for benevo1ent
purposes at the rate Of S5.87 for the
same period The Foundation's tn-sE
come for the year was S1o.46 a min
ute.
The gross. amount OF NE. Rocke
fel1er,s giving was s3.1ess5o. which l
was distributed in fifty-six contribu-
tons. IN twenty-five gifts the Foun-
datlon disposed of s3.o75,21s- These
figures appear in a report to the
United states commission on indus
trial relations which the FoundaS
ton made public yesterday In this
report it is said:
The Foundation has, up to Janu-Ss
av ], 1915. made disbursements for 5
its own work and the activities con-
Quoted under its own immediate su-
pervislon as follows. ~
Food supplies for Belgium Ssz5.-
zo7-ss
stipends for Belgian professors to
continue scientific studies IN Eng
land, $1,000.
Administrative expenses, ssseo513
For musical supplies and research
connected with the war. $40, 900.
Hookworm work in Central Amer
lea, British Guiana, British West In-
dies and Egypt sI42.4e7:7s.
Medical work IN China, SIS. 27os92:
Purchase bird refuge tnaLoutsiana,
s223.574.77-
Total. sl42o. 21s.64
.eThe following IS complete list
of the other gifts and pledges made
by the Foundation since its estab
lishment and up to February 1s15s
American Academy in Rome
100000. .:
Red Cross, for relief Of suffering
in Bulgaria. $4,000.
~ 1G44S4 S0S3SSy ~ LIZ
ties in northeastm districts Of yas
pan. 10000
For carrying out program OF CO..
ordination in work Of prmctpaI
American mission boards s45o.oOo-
.Bureau Of Municipal Researeh
sso:oes.
To American Association for Cons
servation OF Vision coward budget OF
New York Committee forthe Pre-
venion Of Blindness, S25.000-
Wellesley college, S750. 600
For sending Red Cross phys1cianS
and nurses to Europe, $18. 900
To DR. Alexis CarreI for use underss
his direction for relief OF sick anu
wounded during war IN Europe g.
600. 49,
New York Association for mproy-
ing the Condition OF the PooEs 1or
widows, pension, $200,0 600
NewYork milk committee 5000.
Bureau OF Municipal Research, Tor
state government studies prepaIa
tory to constitutional couyeu1ons
$4,000. So
Association for Improving the
condition OF the Poor. for relief OF
distress due to war and indZ1stTta -
depression $25.0 900.
Charts organfation socfety
same purp0ses 70; GOO. 3
BrnoklJn Bureau OF ghaEttle
:sameHp17osa s2Q9
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ne patient with two treatments !;

the patient with two treatments
day. one morning and evening
The regular treatment consists OF
a series OF twenty-five sessions. COW
ering period Of four weeks In the
great majority Of cases, say physi-
clans who are using the chair, the
one series has produced the desired
effect. When second series is
necessary a period Of from one to
four weeks is allowed to elapse be-
tween the two.
LOSE Eat,
GAIN STRENGTH.
Because as they say, 1t reduces:
tat asswell az. deYelons the muscles.
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and at the same u1ue uoes 1oI q
mind fatigue or strain on the
heart, those physicians using the
Nage1schmidt system contend 1t IS
the only logical cure for excess
weight. With a majority Of the
muscles Of the body contracting six
ty times per minute. or $500 times
per session, they say It stands TO
reason that a great amount Of mus
cular work is being done. which
necessarily results ina correspono-
tngly Increased metaboltsm.
Thus, .tte female patient before
Won Won NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. slec-
ture pefosa The Berlin Medical so-
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side. to these several electrodes by
means Of various rheostats and the
metronome-
Any part Of the body, says Dr. Jo-
seph NJ Blake Of Chicago, who is
using one OF the chairs,can be treat
ed and reduced, while the balance
of the system remains unaffected
After placing the patient on the
fat-reducing chair the current is
passed through in the desired di-
rection. All the muscles Of the
body. SO far as they are included In
the circuit, are contracted regular
" with great energy At each con-
traction the lower trunk muscles
may raise weights OF from forty TO.
fifty pounds besides their own
weight
All the muscles appear to be en-
gagged in strenuous work--a thing
which the patient would not be able
to accomplish by voluntary esertion
without the most profound fatigue
II the apparatus Is adjusted proper
ly, according to its maker. there
VIII be after the session not only
no fatigue but the patient VIII even
observe an increased desire for
physical exercise
The patient should not be sub
jected at the very beginning to a full
hours treatment with maximum en-
erg, says Dr.. Nage1schm1dt- but
during the first few sessions the
available muscular energy should
be carefully estimated, and, begin
ming with ffteen-minute sessions.
the normal session. length Of sixty
minutes. should be attained gradual
". In some extreme cases, in which
the fatfs present In unusual quaint
ties, It may be Necessary to start
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-11
CITY NEWS.

Special. Tuesday only-ladiss'
$3.50 hid gloves. $i.16. Jones the Hat
Ter.
Members Of Keokuk aef1s, Ffa4er-
nal order Of Eagles. are planning TO
visit the warsaw acrie Thursday
evening. The on,cers Of the Keokuk
aerie viii assist In the installation OF
ofacers Of Warsaw aeffs.
"A number Of the local attorneys
are planning to attend the session OF
the supreme court tomorrow at Des
Moines. There are several Keokuk
cases up before the high court. The
lawyers may also attend the opening
ceremonies OF the state legislature
while IN the capital city.
A variety Of weather was dfshed
up By the weather man Yesterday.
There was snow ana rain. and ccnsid-
cradle fos last night Cooler westhef
arrived this morning and more 70
scheduled, according to the forecasts.
Special meeting Of Eagle iodss
No. IL. A. F. 4 A. NJ, tomorrow, Tues
day, January Il. 1915. 1870 p. n.
work In the Arst dssrss. Visiting
brothers cordially invited. By order
OF the W. NJ. Alvin Kraft. secretary.
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CITY NEWS.

Special $50 ladies' kid gloves
Tuesday only $115. Jones the Halter.
Try our new 10 cent cake Worth
dime Of anybody's money. Baked
at Schouten's bakery. Inc.
There were 233 marriage licenses
issued in Hancock county In 1913 and
but only 1873 in 1914.
At the Jones sale tomorrow only.
Ladies $50 kid gloves for $1.15- 4O2
Main.
William Ballinger who returned
TODAY from Highland Park. H., reports
that Mrs. Ballinger's condition shows
! satisfactory Improvement. Mrs. Bal
linger broke her leg several days ago.
Walter H. Hennfngs and Oral v.
Hennings have conveyed to Elizabeth
REYNOLDS the front SO feet OF lots
FIVE and six In block 1853. The con.
sideration named in the transfer WA
S3,1no.
Observation-Disclosures meeting 81
Hardin lodge No. 20 A. F. and A. NJ
this evening. F. G. lecture II 100
o'clock. Regular session at 1880
O'Clock. Work on third degree. Come
early. Visiting brethren fraternally
invited. BY order OF w. N. l. II
Hahn, secretary.
The Nauvoo Independent very
pertinently asks: Where 10 the man
VINO predicted that We were going %
have mild winter? The husks were
thin on the corn, the color Of the
goose bone. the fact that bears were
late In alternating, muskrats made
little provision for their winter abodes
and the fickertails were in NO hurry
to hunt their holes, all Indicated an
open winter. but the prognostications
were all for naught.
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ye,isy saIl League.
Y.W.C.A.N NOTES
sunday vespsra.

0OUO0y VIVIAN.
About sixty attended tho vespef
services sunday afternoon 70 hear
Rev. McAlliaters entertaining -.
dress. Besides the girls there ware
about iaftsen In attendance nom the
Young Mems Christian Association.
Many composing the audience 70
mained for the vesper service.
Want vIcaroia Records.
Tho Y. w. C. A will appreciate the
donation Of vfctrola records. The
victrola concert made possible
through the generous loan Of records
by friends Of the Association. - -
coming quite : pleasing feature
The vichola IL used Tor class work
In the gymnasium.
The association could use on
many occasions moro records than
are 1t present available and It II
hoped that friends Of the Association
who have records they ere not USING
or have tired Of WIN kindly givs
them to the Association. This would
be I real service TO the work.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-11
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS
BEC0ME AROUSED
Committee From Organization start
Campaign AoaInoe papsres and
Movements.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Plans for an
Organized campaign against anti
Catholic publications and movements
have been completed by . special
committee named by the suprame
body OF Knights OF Columbus. This
committee comprising Col. p. H. Cal
Iahan, of Louisville; Joseph Scott,
Los Angeles: Albert g. Besisr, Van.
couver, B. c.; Thomas A. LAw1or,
Lansing, Mich. ana Joseph G. Bell
tier of Boston. has been In session
in this city for three days. Il has m
appropriation OF $4,000 1t it, dc
possl and Is commissioned to brtne
legal action 70 have denied use OF the
mails by noted anti Catholic puhlica
tions, among those specifically men
toned being the weekly newspapel
The Menace.
The commission IL chargsd with
the duty CT investigating the resolu
lions and publications OF sianderous
publications pledged TO drive Catho.
lies out OF public lie, said Colonel
Callahan today.
Rev. John J. Wynne' has been
named as chief aide to the commits
sion. He is editor OF the Catholic
Encyclopedias and one Of the mos,
noted Catholic priests in America
The commission is investigating the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-11
MRS LUrIrIA LEIGHTON
DIED SATURDAY NIGHT
Had Been III eevsrai Weeks ana
Died From Effects Of Paraiyt'e
Stroke and Complications.

Mrs. Lutitia Leighton passed away
at q local hospital at S:1S O'Clock
Saturday night at the age Of forty
nine years, eleven months and nine
days. She had been Ill for about
eight weeks and two weeks ago last
Saturday suffered . paralytic stroke
which with complications, caused her
death.
Mrs. Leighton was born at Milan.
Mo-, and had been resident OF Keo-
kuk for about fifteen years. and by
her kindly disposition had gained
many friends in the city who will be
saddened by the announcement OF
her death. She was consistent
and earnest member Of the Third
street mission.
She is survived by one son, Nova
Glidwen and three daughters, May
Mardis and Mrs. Asa Riley OF Keo-
kuk and Mrs. Nora Carter OF Bur-
lington. and three grandchildren
Nova Taylor and Freddie and Clyde
Riley Of Keokuk She Is also sur.
yived by two brothers. Eli and
Schuyler Ravens Of Joplin. Mo-. and
three sisters. Mrs. Julia Hutton. st.
Joseph, Mo-. Mrs. Belle Crawford OF
Seymour, Mo, and Mrs. Maria Jen'
nings OF Roger. Mo.
The funeral was held at 2:S0
o'clock this afternoon at the home.
al Bank street. Rev. F. A. McGaw
conducting the services. The inter
ment followed at Oakland cemetery.
Mra. Lutte leighton.
[Contributed.1
About two years ago woman came
4 into the Upper Room Mission, then on
Fifth street, and requested the pray
ers OF the mission. It was Mrs. Leigh.
ton. The brothers and sisters OF the
mission prayed for her. and she kneei
ed down and prayed for herself and
gave herself up to Jesus Christ. She
was saved. Her life was wonderfully
transformed. For time afterwards
she relapsed and went back, but was
again restored. In the last fve
months she was faithful at the meet
ings until she became too feeble tc
attend. During these last months she
gave constant testimony to her devo
ton to her Lord and Savior. Jesus
Christ. She believed that the blood
OF Jesus Christ, the son OF God
Icleanse6 her from MI sin. In her last
few visits to the mission, rs If she
had some premonition OF what waa
coming. she said II God called her
she was ready to go. She frequently
prayed for her children and requested
others to pray for them. On her death
bed and within . few hours OF the
end she expressed the same confident
belief that Christ, her Savior. was
i present with her. The mission PEG
/ pie mourn for sister whom they
greatly loved. Surely today she i
| among those OF whom It Is written In
Gods word: They have washed theil
robes ana made them white In the
blood Of the Lamb" Rev. Til.
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Nose Levich is Broke.

Limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
Df-s MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 11.-FoI-
lowing the financial crash last week
OF the Bob O'Callaghen pool hall for
$4,000, Iowa's most noted profession
al oonasman, Nose Levich, who had
loaned oCallaghan $4,000. admits he
IS lnsoivent. Three New York credit
ors who claim less than 81 900 start
ed the ball rolling today when they
Appealed in federal court, claiming
beVich Is insolvent Levich is said tn
owe between $4,000 and $40 900 in
addition to the $4,000 which has an
parently disappeared In tn o5Csrp
CHAN failure. Levich as nrofession.
al bondsman made big none, 49,.
the days of the red light d;s.-,e. '''7
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eeiuians FACE Serious Situation
Which Relief Such a. Planned
for keokuk and Lee County
January q Can Relieve.
ORGANIZATIONS TO GIVE
Of Treasury While others viii
Establish Boxes for Col
iecticn Of Funds.
Some Will Make Contributions Out

Ny worst fear is that there will be
bread riots If the relief stops"
| These are the words Of Alfred Ner-
INK, provisional burgomaster OF Loil-
vafne American relief has given the
Belgians heart, he says. to go on.
Now the fear is at hand that II relief
stops, there will be bread riots.
That is why such an effort Is being
made by the mayors COMMITTEES to
make Saturday, January %. Belgian
Relief day for Keokuk and Lee coun-
ty success. Every load Of corn turn
ed over to the committee by the farm.
ers of Lee county on that day. and
every cent OF money which the good
hearted people Of Keokuk have been
asked to contribute, will go just that
much further towards warding on
that fear OF the Belgian-bread riots.
That the relief is given Belgians
and Belgians alone, special CORES.
pondents in Belgium tell us. They
are united in the statement that Ger
many is scrupulously watching that no
relief food is taken by the Germans.
So. that every grain OF corn and every
cent Of money donated to this relief
fund will be turned in proper chan
nels, IL readily seen.
Lodges Will Help.
Letters have been sent out to all OF
the fraternal organizations OF the city
asking that q cash contribution be
given from these organizations. Some
have promised certain sums out OF the
treasury, and some of the lodges are
going to install boxes for the collec-
ition OF contributions to this fund.
The money thus given will not be
spent outside OF the state, but will be
used In the purchase Of needed sup.
plies.
heokuk has contributed IN gen
eral way to the state movement, but
| the chance is at hand now for the
people both Of this city and the coun.
ty to give as county.
The people Of Keokuk have always
been generous in answering the calls
of the needy. A people through the
fortunes OF war, their shops shut up
and their factories closed, are in need
OF assistance to keep their people in
sustenance. Women and children are
starving. Keokuk and Lee county can
help alleviate this suffering by their
generous giving on Saturday. Janu-
iary %.
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injection OF the religious Issue in the
last campaign especially its opera
ton In New York, Ohio and Iowa
Quarrel over . Woman.
UNITED Press Leased wire servic,

tUuIteU FIeDs Lodbeu WIG SorVIce.J
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. u.--Robert
Embleton. 20, bookkeeper, is in Jail,
George Honan, As, 10 dead. and Grace
Frazier. FL, IL dying, following a
quarrel over the woman and q shoot
ing ARRAY in the restricted zone here
early today.
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Y. M. c. a. ITEMS
poekst siiIIard ,Tournamsnt.

| Y
The pocket billiard tournament n
drawing to close. and will be nm
ished this week. Diokey ana Garrison
have the next match, the winner TO
play Leo Kindig In semi-nnals. Keith
Crown IL already in the finals IN the
lower set, and tho winner OF the
match with Kindig will play Crown
for the title, and cue.
Bio Cameo Tuesday Night.
/ Big Commercial league basketball
games for Tuesday night. Kellogg
Birge vs.. Irwin-P Phillips, and n. r. y.
Co W. Huiskamps. All these teams
are in the upper half Of the standing
sheet, and there will NO doubt be
large crowd out to SEQ the games.
Tho results Of theso two games VIII
no doubt bs the fixing scores Tor TWO
or more Of the teams in the league.
Church leaeus.
A church basketball league - being
much talked Of by the fans OF the
city, and the players themselves are
anxious to soc one started, and It is
thought this - ample reason Why =
league OF the kind should be opened
at the close OF the Commercial league
which is to be over January 18th.
veiisy Gall League.
A volley ball league i to b started
on Wednesday evenings. teams from
the business men. senior gym class.
high school, and employed ofloers O
the Y are expected to be included.
The league will play it, games on
wednesday evening ct Sis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-11

FARMERS, ATTENTION.!
Buttermilk for sale by the barrel
Chicken manure free for the hauling.
SWIFT & COMPANY.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

joined in the matrimonial bond by Judge Flanagan. United States com missioner for the district. Arrange ments for the wedding were concluded yesterday and the happy couple de- parted for the Blue Goose dredge camp on Ophir creek this morning in a four horse team together with number of those composing the wedding party Mir Nate Coombs was the groom's best man. while Mrs. Coombs acted as bridesmaid The bride was given away by Mir Fred Aver. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding repast was serv- ed. The following were the guests MT. md Mrs Judge Flanagin. MT. and Mrs. N H. Coombs, MT. and Mrs. Harry Kuish, E. H. Pfaffle. Dr. and Mrs. Ram couple were the recipients of number
 rss congratulations from their many friends. Mrs De La Croix is well known to nearly everybody who has resided in this section for any length
 time The groom Is connected with the Upltf: Mining Company of Camp lreek a dredging concern in which are interested Dr. Kittlesen and others well known in lrrdsi, circles, and is also zngaged in the teaming and transfer business. He is very well known and very popular in Council. The couple Will re,sde in Council at the residence
 f the groom.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23
NOTICE OF CORRECTION.

sIn reading the Mining and Dredging edition of the Nome Daily Nugget l notice that they have my dredge listed as the Welch & Doran dredge. This Is a mistake. as the dredge Is owned. controlled and managed by me take this opportunity of informing the merchants of Nome that w. s. Doren
 s no partner of mine, nor Is he inter- ested or associated with me in any way whatsoever; nor Is he any longer in my employ. He has no authority to act for or represent me in any manner nor will I be responsible for nnv bills or debts contracted by the said W. s. Doren-
 (Signed.) J. A WELCH.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

Yesterday afternoon at the regular meeting of the High School Borean So- ciety. the following delightful program was given: Song, school; recitation. George wanger; recitation, Vesta Kel- ling, piano duet, Hollie Jones, Emily Rakke; story, Henry Schmidt; solo, Jean Crowley; piano solo, Helen Sti- Ipek. A few remarks were also made by Prof Baird and some newly elected members of the society.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

Dave sturgeon died yesterday even
 ing at Holy Cross hospital after long neriod of Illness. The immediate cause of death Is stated to be dropsy. MT. Spurgeon was one of the oldest of old timers in the Seward peninsula dis trict and has mined In other sections since the earliest years. It Is reported that he owned considerable mining nroperty some of which is valuable
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23
WARM FACTS.

Warm Fleeeey Downy Quilts and Blankets that make you want to ling CT longer in that solid comfort that will be yours if you equip your bed with one of these extra quality Quilts and Blankets that we are selling this week at reduced prices, every one per- feet in construction, especially fine and absolutely dependable, a guaranteed cure for cold feet and preventative from the winters angry cold blasts. Very exceptional offerings are to be had right now, and this opportunity should be taken advantage of by every one while tho supply lasts, as such offer inss as these are only to be had oc- casionalIy, for illustration, comforters originally retailing for $7.oo are now reduced to $375 and others reduced in the same proportion. Don't miss this opportunity for it will mean more to you that the outlay of little money if you are deprived of the comforts that these goods insure you. Come in before it is too late.
 G. p. GOGGIN'S
 The Quality Store.
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REAL ESTATE.

THE ART OF SELLING FOR CASH,
 this little brochure explains fully how we can sell your real estate or cated. We mean it. Write today de- scribing what you have to sell. buy or exchange, and receive this booklet free. B. F. LOOS CO. 4O3 w. Vel nut St. Des Moines. Iowa.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

The October Fair given by Midnight Sun Rebekah lodge will be held at Eagle hall tonight and promises to De novel entertainment with many un- usual features. A program of instru- mental and vocal numbers has been prepared together with other amuse- ments and dainty luncheons will be served from a cafeteria. The doll pa rade which will be made up of mum Der of dainty misses with their dollies and carriages, will be one of the pleas ing effects. Numerous useful and orna- mental articles will also be on sale.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

William Webb started a four horse team load of meat and turkeys off for Candle at noon today to supply the shortage oceasioned by the failure Of the Silver Wave to arrive at Deering. The meats will be taken to Shelton by dogmobile and from that point will be carried to the northern metropolis by teams It is said by those arriving from Candle on the last trip of the Arctic that there will be considerable shortage of foodstuffs of all kinds un- less supplies are taken in over the ice.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

Attorney Hugh O'Nein filed suit against Charles Schneider yesterday on behalf of his clients, Matt Van Hala and J. Letnen. The suit Is for wages alleged to be due the plaintiffs for labor performed at the instance of Schneider on certain Kougarok prop critics
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

The minerals, the reindeer, the birds and animals, the Eskimo, the complete story of the Stefansson expedition told of in a way that appeals. Nugget Min ing and Dredging Edition. Now ready for delivery. soc per copy.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-23

The ease of the Seward Dredging Company vs. w. S. Renney was heard in the commissioners court this morn ing at 9:30. The suit involved the pos session of a piano which is said to have belonged to the estate of the lete Mr Webb of the firm of Webb and Halla. The piano is now in the pos session of Renney under what is said to he some agreement with the deceased mining man. Renney contended that while he is not the owner of the prop erty neither is the plaintiff company and as a consequence he has refused to surrender it on the application of the representative of the dredging company The taking of testimony was concluded before noon and after about three hours deliberation the Jury re- turned a verdict for the defendant.