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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-01
Makes Careful Investigation.

Coming directly to the situation in
Iowa. C r. Rhode, who was for a
long time secretary of the CONNER
cial Travellers Congress OF Iowa,
after carefully investigating the mat
ter. estimates that not less than 5000
or 10000 travelling men are deprived
OF their vote in Iowa alone by the
necessity that they lie away from
home on election day. There appear
to be. no available figures as to the
additional number of citizens in other
occupations who lose the voting prfyi-
lege for the same reason. Nor is there
any satisfactory way of estimating
what must be the tremendous loss in
time and money of those travellers who
do STAY at home to vote.
Minnesota, wyoming. Kansas, North
Eakota, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin,
Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Massachu.
sets and South Dakota have met this
situation by passing what is common
" known as the absent voters law. It
provides. in substance, that the voter
who is compelled to be away from his
legal residence on election cay may
visit the nearest polling place, swear
to his name, residence, etc. receive q
special ballot, vote it. and leave II
with the election officials who later
sent it to the county in which the
abse nt voter resides to be counted
there in the official canvass.
The Law In Kansss.
AS a typical example, the Kansas
law provides that any voter may
vote outside his own precinct by
taking oath before the judge Of cleo
ton that he is a qualified elector
unable to be in his home precinct.
He receives a special ballot, marks
it, and seals it in an envelope upon
which he writes his name. precinct,
end county The judges Of election
forward to their county clerk all the
envelopes so deposited at their pre-
cinct. The county clerk then mails
to each other county the envelopes Of
voters living therein. On receipt in
the other counties. these are turned
over to the board Of canvassers.
whose members open them and record
the vote in the proper precincts as
they make the record of the official
canvass.
The laws in other states vary In
some particulars from this plan but
they all work out the essential prin-
cip!e Of allowing the voter to cast his
ballot away from home. In the last
general assembly in Iowa two bills
were proposed to permit absent vot-
ing Senator Darrah's bill would have
provided system in which the trav-
eler would Obtain a permit from his
county auditor to vote away from
home, which, when accompanied by
the adavit of co-resident that he
was legally qualified to vote would
be the proper credentials for OBJ
tanning the regular ballot in any
precinct of the state. Under this
plan. however, the absent voter
would be barred from voting for
county and other local officers, while
in those plans which provide for a
special ballot for absent voters blanks
are provided in which the voter can
write in the name Of the candidates
in his own county for whom ne wishes
to vote. The Luna bill was much
similar to Senator Darrah's. Neither
was passed.
No Evidence of Fraud.
While there appear to be oppor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-01

No Evidence of Fraud.
While there appear to be oppor-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27

Mrs. Clyde Seekins returned to her
home in China Monday.
Mrs. Lucy Harmon returned to Car
ibou last week after passing a few
weeks with her sister, Mrs. Elmer
Ward. Miss Gladys Ingham is assist
ing in the home of Mrs. Ward.
There will be a dance at Ingham
hall Friday evening, Oct g. Oyster
supper will be served
Carroll Locke had the misfortune ia
lose his horse last week. The ANNA
dropped dead in the stable.
Edward Cottle and Lewis Redonnett
We're business visitors at Kingfeld
Monday, making the trip in Ernest
Gilman's auto.
Mrs. Edison Locke and sister. Mrs
Oscar Lundborn were guests Monday
and Tuesday at the home of F. J.
Locke
A boz sociable was held at Weber
hall Saturday evening for the bene-
Mt OF the school A large crowd was
present and the affair was very sue
cessful. about s11 being cleared.
Clarence Hammond is very poorly
again. His many friends hope he will
recover soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
BANKRUPT NERVES

- of us has certain supply. Of
h energy. Every act. even every
fef,. ~, uses up some part OF this en-
inousn uring rest and sleep the sup
cry ,.aincreased by the blood which
ply .,e needed elements from the cir
se'I ,reathe and the food we eat
CIV, nervous energy is like a bank
I'm sunt If you use it up faster than
s'oO ada 10 it you overdraw your ac-
wu Neurasthenia is the name
eoua 10 nervous bankruptcy. It
p sn. that the power to recuperate is
RIO hood can be built up SO that it
n, increase the supply OF needed ele-
.r,s TO the wasted nerves and this
h .se only way that the nerves can
= -sached. DR.. Williams Pink Pills
v tonic that especially builds up
~ nerves because they supply to
~ hood the elements that the nerves
ssd Many nervous disorders. some
.,n.s chronic ones. have yielded to
.s;s tonic treatment with DR.. Will
, ~. Pink Pills when other methods
sai.d TO give relief. They are Ger
.s;nlv worthy Of trial in every case
= weak nerves and thin blood.
mr. Williams Pink Pills are sold by
,,,eeista everywhere or win be sent
;, mail postpaid on receipt of price.
a rents per box, six boxes $3.50 by
~ Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Sche-
,setsdy. \. Y. Write today for free
s,op on ;he nerves.-Advt. "
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
DEATH OF GEO. E. FOSTER. 81
FORMERLY OF LISBON !
FAILS, IN CALIFORNIA


Lisbon Falls, Me-, Oct. 26.-Postmas-ll
ter George r. Foster received tele-ii
gram Monday that his; son, George E.!
Foster, was dead. The particulars cons
corning Mr.. Fosters death are not yet
known here as the only other infor-.
nation was . telegram Sunday that
he was dangerously Sick ~ .yor
Five years ago Mr.. Foster and fam,
lily moved to California where he To-,
Gated in Sacramento and entered the
shoe business. For great many,
years he was in the shoe business In
this village under the name OF Geo.
r. Foster G. Son. Mr.. Foster was we'll
known over this State in lodge circles
and had been high sachem Of the Red
Men. Just previous to going to Cali
fornia he was engaged as a contract
or and among his jobs was the water
system at Dexter and building roads
for the Rickers at the Samoset.
Mr.. Foster was As years Of age and
is survived by a wife, daughter
Doris. son Fred. all Of Sacramento,
and son Armand Of this village, pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs SEQ. r. Foster.and
two brothers, JameerA. Foster of Wa
terville and BENJAMIN H. Foster Of this
village. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
POPE BENEDICT
DEPLORES GREAT 4
CARNAGE, OF WAR

Rome. via Paris. .Ooct 2e, $50 Am.
Pope Benz dict ir am interview pub
lished by the Ayenire ,d'Italia Of b.
log1la,. expressed Us dep aff,iction by
the tragic events ravaging Europe AMI
his suffering at being obliged to look
powerless upon such spectacle.
But in his fathers heart which cher
ished alike all his children. the Pope
said he Thought only of the day when
the rulers Of warning peoples shall un-
derstand the necessity and duty of end
ing the carnage which is overthrowing
all human and divine laws.
The Holy Father abstained. he said,
from passing judgments which nave no
practical result but would. on thA cor
trary. cause fresh recriminations and
SOW fresh discords. He deplo-ed rhe
violence and the barbarities practicad
in war wherein the conquests of sci
ence were placed at the service of war.
In conclusion the Pope declared that,
his appeal for pesce having been un-
heard, he would continue his charita BILE
work for the benefit of the wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
EVANCELISTIC SERVICES
AT FREE BAPTIST CHURCH

The 10-days evangelistic services
that are now being held at the Free
Baptist church are being well attend
ed and a steadily increasing interest
being manifested The audience on
Tuesday evening was somewhat
smaller than those Of the previous eve
nings, owing to the counter attrac-
tions in the city. yet OF sufficient size
to show that the interest Is deep, and
could by no means be called small
The praise service was led by A. N.
Smith, Evangelist johnson bringing
new books entitled Hymns OF Glory
No. .. On Tuesday evening Rev. Mr..
johnson chose for his text the 26th
verse of the 18th chapter Of Matthew,
What shall it prophet a man if he
gain the whole world and lose his own
soul. or what shall a man give in ex-
change for his soul" Wealth will not
satisfy. said the speaker, for such as
possess it are always planning to gain
a little more. The most unhappy man,
the speaker ever knew was man pos
sessed Of broad acres and vast estates.
yet his heart was empty and his wife
never drew a long breath until he drew
a short one" He cited other cases OF
wealth possessing people being un-'
happy and of where love had been
driven from the home. Honor, politi-
ca. or otherwise, does not satisfy. as
there 81 always the yearning for more.
Goodness alone brings contentment
and happiness.
Meetings are to he held every eve
ring this week except Saturday. All
a-e cordially invited to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
NO STOMACH PAIN,
GAS, INDIGESTION
IN FIVE MINUTES
"Pape's Diapepsin" is the only
real stomach regulator :
known.

Really does put bad stomachs in
does overcome indiges-
non. dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and
sourness in five NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
thaI-makes Pape's Diapepsin the larg-
est selling stomach regulator in the
wOrid If what you eat ferments into
Stubborn humps, you oeicn gas and
efuctate sour, undigested food and
acid head is dizzy and aches: breath
foul, tongue coated; your insides filed
with bile and indigestible waste, re-
member the momenr "Papes Diapep-
sin comes in contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's truly
astonlshing-almost marvellous, and the
Joy is its harmlessness.
A large fifty-cent case of Papes Dia-
pepsin will give you a hundred dollars
worth Of satisfaction or your druggist
hands you your money back.
It's worth it's weight in gold to men
and women who cant get their stom-
achs regulated. 1t belongs in your
home-should always be kept handy in
ease Of a sick, sour, upset stomach dur
ing the day or at night. It's the
quickest, surest and most harmless
stomach regulator in the world.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
HERE'S NEW VIGOR FOR
OVERWORKED STOMACHS

hundreds of the best druggists who
nave been In the drug business long
enough to have their own opinion of the
oest way OF. selling medicines, say the
plan adopted by Mi-o-na, the great dys-
pepsia remedy. is the fairest they ever
heard Of. The Mi-o-na people don't be-
heve that medicine ought to be maid
Tor unless IT does the user some good
AND SO Mi-o-na is always sold under a
positive guarantee to relieve dyspepsia or
10 refund the money. You simply leave
% cents on deposit with your druggist.
and II. after you have used the box Of
Mi-o-na, you decide that it has done Won
no good, all you have to do is to tell him
30 and he will return your money.
hundreds Of people can tell how thew
nave been relieved Of stomach agonies
by using this remarkable remedy. II Is
not simply a food digester: it is a medi-
cine that puts all Of the digestive or
gans into normal condition and gives rud-
dy, glowing. vigorous health A change
Lor the better will be seen after the ffrSt
lew doses of Mi-o-na, and its Continued
use VIII soon give the power to eat most
awning at any time and not suffer dis
Mi-o-na is sold under positive gua>an-
tee to refund the money il 1t does mot
STOP all stomach distress. This is tie
strongest proof that can be offered as
10 the merit OF the medicine.
Nothing lessons a mans success in his
work or woman's fascinating person.
any more than q weak stomach, with fts
atfendtpe evils. Use Mi-o-na and see how
Bowditch- Webster CO. or any Ieafiin9
druggist in this vicinity.-Adv.
octA-x-z-aA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
new CREED FOR r.
BAPTISTS IS
LISTENED TO
Rev. Woodman Bradbury of
Cambridge Offers Up-to-Date
Version for Baptist Ministry's
I Acceptance

Boston. Oct 26.-After criticizing
the Apostles Greed as containing
phrases which the modern mind can
not accept at their face value" the
Rev Woodman Bradbury Of Cam
bridge today offered to the Baptist
ministry a new creed. 1t was unani-
mously voted that the new declaration
be placed in the minutes Of the meet
ing, which was the first Of a series to
celebrate the 25oth anniversary Of the
Baptist religion in this state. The
creed suggested by Mr.. Bradbury fol-
lows: III.
Il believe in God, the Father Of all
races; in Jesus Christ. our Lord. and
in the Holy Spirit, the purifier Of the
hearts Of men;
Il believe in the Gospel as the pow
er of God: and the wisdom of God,
and in Christian good will as the force
to transform the world;
y believe in the Church universal,
the communion OF the good, the COM
ing Of the Kingdom and the life ever
lasting"
The meetings which opened today
under the auspices Of the Massachu-
sets Baptist Missionary Society will
continue until Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
DEATH OF PROMINENT
AUBURN GROCER OCCURS
ON TUESDAY MORNING

Auburn Me-, Oct. 26.-Arthur ".
Penley, for 80 years one of Auburn's
most prominent grocery dealers, died
at his home on Whitney street Tues
day morning at O'Clock at the age
of IS years. Mr.. Penley had been in
i'll health for over a year, having been
confined to his home for the past three
months.
Mr.. Penley was born on the South
River road in the Penley homestead,
his parents being Josiah and Hannah
Vosmos Penley. He was q member
Of the Knights Of Pythias. His wife
was formerly Annie Griffin.
A daughter. Mrs. Maud Burkhart,
by former wife. died Is years ago.
Besides his wife and daughter, Mr..
Penley leaves sister. Mrs. John Cliff
ford of Carnage avenue, Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
BULGARS HOLD
AN IMPORTANT
STRATEGIC LINE

Saloniki, Oct. %. P. M.-Via Par
is, Oct. 26, 12.15 P. M.--With Uskup
in their possession, the Bulgarians now
hold with strong forces the Nish- Sal
oniki railroad between Vranya and
Uskup. a distance of about so miles
They have thus cut direct communi-
cation between Nish and Saloriki
leaving open only the uncertain means
of transit over the Monasti- Pristina
line.
The situation in Serbia is grave,
of course, but it is in no wise des-
perate," said French officer this eve
ming
THE Austrians and Germans have
advanced less than u miles on the
Danube front notwithstanding their
superiority.
'"The line row held by the Bulga-
rians may prove to be perilious to
them. You may say the French are
fully alive to the situation and are not
at all discouraged"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
AUBURN BARBER SHOP
ENTERED AND ROBBED
ON MONDAY NIGHT

Lewiston, Me-, Oct. 26.-When +. E.
Sellers Of Auburn went into his bar
Der shop in Turner street, Auburn.
Monday morning he found little left
but the shop and his patronage. Some
time between closing up time Satur-
day night and opening up time Mon
day someone had broken into the shop
and stolen about all of the tonsorial
materials.
The proprietor and Everett Whiting
who works there, are minus two fine
barbering kits, raZors,. Shears, combs,
etc. They place their loss at between
$50 and $50. emphasizing the fact that
the kits were worth more to them
than perhaps market value would be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27

SYNOD OPENS
PORTLAND
Elections Are Followed by q Con-
il ference on Evangelism
and a Dinner

Portland, Me, Oct. 26.-The annual
meeting Of the New England Presby-
terrain Synod opened here today with
about 90 delegates present. Rev. Al
len Med Paterson. presiding.
Rev. William M. Tufts, D. D., Of
Boston was elected moderator to sue
coed Mr.. Paterson, and Rev. Lester n.
Conrow of Providence was reelected
slated clerk for three years. while
Rev. William w. life Of Brookline
was chosen treasurer for the same Pc
Rod, succeeding Rev. James Todd, D..
D., who declined reelection on ac-
count Of ill health. Following a con-
Ference on evangelism conducted by
Charles L. Huston, chairman Of the
general assembly committee on evan
gelisrn, 4 standing committee Of 1--WE
was appointed. Tonight dinner was
gwen in honor OF the delegates znd
ct popular meeting the speakers
were Rev. J. Ross Stevenson D. D..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
FIRST ENTERTAINMENT
IN LYCEUM COURSE

The first entertainment OF the Lyceum
Course that is to be given this season
at the Methodist church was held Tues
day evening and there was large and
appreciative audience present. The en-
tertainment was presented by the Otter
bein Male Quartette, and consisted OF
vocal selections. reading and bell ring
ing. Every selection received hearty
encore which was gladly responded to-
The Otterbeins are not only musical but
they are musically amusing. which few
male quartettes dare to be. AS reader
and impersonator, Mr.. Engle greatly ex-
GELS. and ne kept his audience IN roar
OF laughter. The quartette's work was
doubtless the best, though the solos
We're finely rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
real red-blooded man was

A real red-blooded man was ar
raigned Tuesday afternoon in the mu :
nicipal court charged with assault.
When he heard that the charge had
been made he came to court OF MS
own accord and when arraigned. plead
ed guilty, expressed his sorrow and
stated that he had offered an apology
in fact had tried every possible way
to do the square thing. The affair was
the result Of thoughtlessness end quick
loss of temper. The young men con-
cerned shook hands and the matter
ended happily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
Mrs. Herriek Barton

Citizens Of Hallowell were shocked
to learn Of the death Of one Of the old
residents. Mrs. Herrick Barton, which
occurred Tuesday evening at her home
on Water street Mrs. Barton has been
i'll since the first of March with heart
trouble.
Mrs. Barton was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Norcross and
was born in this city. July II, 1885.
She is survived by daughter, Miss
Annie F. Barton, who had taken care
OF the deceased all through her illness
The funeral will be held at the res
idence of George White on Second
street. The date and time has not been
decided upon yet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
Graceful Aquatic Stunt.

An exhibition of a graceful aquatic
stunt was pulled off Tuesday forenoon
at the New Mills bridge by Lawrence
Rowe. In company with others, Mr.
Rowe was engaged in the removal of a
motor boat from the stream and was
standing upon the stern of the craft,
while a horse was attached to the other.
Suddenly the horse started and equally
as suddenly Mr.. Rowe started head first
in the other direction. The water at the
point where the incident occurred is
said to be deep, cold and damp. The
exhibitor gained the shore safely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
KING GEORGE AND
PRES. POINCARE
REVIEW TROOPS

Paris, Oct. 26, 9.55 P. M.-President
Poincare and Minister Of War Miller
and. yesterday met King George on
the Anglo-French front and reviewed
the British troops. Today King George,
accompanied by the Prince of Wales.
returned the visit and also called on
Gen. Joffre, the French commander-in-
Chief, and witnesses a march past by
the French Colonial troops and in
spected the artillery observatories and
the sites of the batteries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
FRENCH CREDIT
OF $lO,OOO,OOO OR
MORE, NEW YORK

New York, Oct. 26.-Wall Stree,
heard today, on seemingly good au-
thority that preparations had been al
most completed for the establishment
OF French credit in this city of from
100000 to s15.000,00O.
According to reports, the sum was
TO be used solely for the payment of
munitions shipped from this country
Tor the account of France. What form
the credit would take was not divulg-
co. but it was thought that it would
Dc In the form of acceptances which
could be discounted by member banks
OF the Federal Reserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
A!DUTCHPAPER
QUOTES HEAVY
GERMAN LOSSES

London. Oct. Is. 11.4s A. M.-The
Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant, as
quoted by Reuters Amsterdam eorre-
spondent, gives German losses from
Oct. II to 20 at 57.424 in dead, wound
ed and missing. The total Prussian
losses are given as 2.021,07S.
The newspaper says there have also
been issued 2es Bavarian, 20B Saxon,
2S6 Wurttemberg and SO naval cas-
ualty lists as well as lists oe 0fncers
and under officers with the Turkish
army. The Courant figures the total
losses to the Central Powers at 5000, :
900. A-e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27
BULGARIANS
GIVE OFFICIALS
WAR STATEMENT

Sofia. Via London, Oct. 26. S.25 A.
M.--The Bulgarian war ONCE issues
the following statement relative to
military operations on Oct. "a:
Our troops have captured Negotin
and Prahovo, on the Danube Thu
booty SO far now known, is one com :
missariat storehouse. 20 railway car
riages and war material. We captured
also one officer and go men and
found on the battlefield the bodies OF
800 Serbs.
Prince Ceeills .second son of King
Ferdinand) and the cor.mander of the
army. were selemnly received at U.s.
kup.'' @ 1923 -s--4 49,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-27

Frazier Robinson, who resides on
the Togus road. Randolph. was given
a surprise party Monday evening by
about 81 of his friends. The occasion
was in the nature of q farewell, as Mr..
Robinson is to leave shortly for Nash
VA, n. H.. where he is to be employed.
The guests brought a handsome pres
emit which was presented by Mrs. liza
Gilman. in behalf of the assemblage-
Refreshments were served and a mer-
ny evening enjoyed.
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Charles w, Kicker

Charles w. Kicker, an Old and respect
ed resident of Pittston, passed peacefully
into the Great Beyond Monday night, as
he lay on couch at his home. He was
~ years of age and had apparently
been in his customary health, being
about the house during the evening. He
had been a resident of the city for the
past So years and had the respect OF
all. He was the son of Ruben and Mary
(Aoore) Kicker. He is survived by a
widow and one son. the latter residing
in Providence, r. l. Funeral arrange
ments will be announced later.
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PREDICTIONS
FOR VARIABLE
WEATHER GIVEN

Washington. Oct. 2S--Weather pre-
dictions for the north Atlantic stAtes
for the week beginning tomorrow were
issued by the weather bureau today
~ follows:
With exception Of iocal rains Wed
nesday in northern New England, fair
weather is indicated until about Sun
day or Monday. when asnsettled wealth
er Is indicated 1t will be s0mewhat
cooler THURSDAY ana FRIDAY,
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Johnson-Wrisht

Word has been received Of the mar
riage of Moses Mcfarland johnson Of
Hallowell and Miss Helen Belinda
Wright at Brewster. N. Y, MONDAY.
Oct. IS. at the home of the brides sis
ter. Mrs. Henry William Miller. Mr.
and Mrs. johnson will be at home after
Jan. l. 1916. at. q Warren street.
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ANN CONSULATE
AT NISH MOVES
TO TOHATCHAK

Washington, Oct. 2s.-The Ameri-
can consulate at Nish. Serbia, has
been moved to Tchatchak. according
to dispatch received today from
American Minister Vopicka. at Buch-
Arrest, Kumania. The American con-
sulate moved with the Serbian gov
eminent and all other foreign consuis
and missions.