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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-26
ENGINEERING CLASS
HERE TO SEE THE DAM
Party Of Twenty-Five from Pennsyl.
vana University Engineering
Class Here Today.

Twenty-one students Of the senio,
engineering class of Pennsylvania
lead by the head of the department
left here early this afternoon after
spending the morning in making an
inspection OF the dam and power
house. The students arrived this
morning shortly after seven O'Clock
They went directly to the Hotel Iowa
where they took breakfast and then
left for the dam. They returne ed
about noon, took luncheon at the
hotel and left in special car for Chi
cago ct 1856 this afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-26
orpheun Theatre.


How DR.. Cupid Won Out" Nesto
comedy.
Dr. Cupid ......... Eddie Lyons
Detective Plotz Lee Morgan
The Girl ........ Victoria Forda
Her father ...... Harry Rattenbury
Dr. Cupid falls in love with the
daughter OF the police commissioner
not knowing. however. that her faith.
er is the police commissioner He
tries to make her acquaintance, but
fails. One day as he is driving his
car, he sees her crossing the street
and hits upon plan to run her
down and then take her to his hos
pital for treatment, thus bringing
her into his power.
His plan succeeds. Her father puts
Detective PlotZ on the case. The de-
tectiye locates the girl at the hospital
and surrounds the place with officers.
DR.. Cupid sees his plans are to be
ruined and, calling his attendants. or
ders Plotz confined In an insane asy-
lum Meanwhile he escapes with the
girl. Detective Plotz escapes and
with his officers, start in pursuit
A merry chase follows. In one place
the pursuers are cut off by freight
train and the fugitives are hastily
married. Then they meet the girls
father and explanations follow. De.
tective Plotz arrives and is given the
merry laugh by all present.
Also a two reel drama OF the west,
The Curse OF the Desert, with Grace
Cunard and Francis Ford. Seven and
Seventy, with Murdoch McQuarrie.
Sunday: Nell of the Circus, featur.
ing Cecil Spooner.-Advertisem
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-26
Three In Thi. Circuit.
Reporters Get Chance.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 26.-'Keep
everybody away from the falling walls
except newspaper reporters Is the
instructions Chief McNally today gave
his men, for handling a crowd during
fire. He explained that the report
ers would have fire line badges and
so they can get ''the DOPE"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-26
Two Men Try to Break into George
S. fuckers Home Early This
Morning, But Were
Discovered.
HOUSE MAN TO RESCUE
Frank Flint Chased One Of the Men
Several Biocks-Attenpt 10
Reported to the
% Police.

An attempt was made by two meI
this morning to enter the residence
Of George 8. Tucker, at Sixth and
Fulton streets. Members of the fam
lily heard them in the kitchen, and
called to Frank Flint, the colored
house man, who grabbed his revolver
and started after both men. who had
Jumped out Of the kitchen window.
The police were called also. The foot
prints of the two would-be burglars
we're found in the snow
The two men entered the Tucker
yard by the front gate. They made
their way around the house to the
kitchen, and forced this door. It was
while they were in the kitchen that
Miss Thelma Tucker was awakened
by the noise they made in shutting
the door. She alarmed her mother.
and they called for the house man,
whose room is at the rear.
Ate Bread Crumbs.
! The would-be house breakers fed
when they; were discovered, and Flint
chased one of them He said he
thought perhaps they were intoxical-
ed A pan Of bread crumbs In the
Kitchen which we're to have been fed
to the birds, was eaten by the men.
The affair happened about 400
O'Clock, and a second colored man
who Happened to be coming down
Fulton street, heard the noise. and
went to the assistance of Flint. Whit,
they were pursuing one Of the men.
the second one came back and at
tempted to take the colored man j
bicycle. He was seen by Miss Tucker
who commanded him to let the wheel
alone. which he did. and ran up the
street.
Flint, who had not stopped for his
shoes, ran barefotted for couple o.
blocks after the one man.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-26
Holds Track Meet.

CHICAGO, March 26.-Crack ath
letes from all over the middle west
will compete here tonight in the an
nual indoor track meet of Northwest
ern university at Evanston. The NEE,
will close tomorrow
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-26
Right at Homo.

Perry Chief: Three preachers were
awarded prizes at the poultry show
, held this week in Shenandoah. Well,
Ithev ought TO know good poultry II
anybody does.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-03-26
Priceless.

st. Paul Pioneer Press: Harry
Thaw is to be envied for one thing
which is not an uncommon possession
OF dissolute men. He has grandIy
loyal mother.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
GO NO FARTHER
The Evidence Is At Your Door.

Durango proof is what you want
and the statement of this highly re-
spected resident will Danish all doubt
Mrs. NJ E. Dobbs, 1877 18th St., Du-
raugo. says: II could hardly get
around at times on account of my
back hurting me. Sometimes the pain
cTtended into my right shoulder and
] wax bothered worse at night. had
those attacks off and on for three or
four years and knew they were
caused by disordered kidneys. The
Kidney secretions were in bad shape.
Doan's Kidney Pills drove all the pain
away and made my kidneys strong.
1 can now sleep better and the dull,
tired feeling has left me-"
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Dobbs had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Whole Family Dependent.

Mr.. E. Williams, Hamilton, Ohio,
writes: "Our whole family depend on
Pine-Tar-Honey." Maybe someone in
your family has a severe cold-per-
haps it is the baby. The original DR..
Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is an ever
ready household remsdy--it gives im-
mediate relief. Pine-Tar-Honey pene-
tratss the Innings Of the Throat and
Lungs, destroys the Germs, and al
lows Nature to act. At your drug
gist, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

delay Mrs. Whitehead stated that she
got certificate for 10000 shares but
never could get possession of the re-
naming 10000 shares due her. It
was brought out that the stock went
as high as SO share at which time
Mrs. Whitehead's stock was worth
$4,000 The officers of the company,
W. A. Stewart, president; A. B. Nc
David, secretary; ]. A. Chapman,
treasurer, all are in attendance at the
trial Joe Dye and ]. d. V. Reed rep
resent the plaintiff and the mining
com bany is represented by Attorneys
Saunders, Chambers and Alva B. Ad-
ams.-Pueblo Chieftain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
San uan Basin Hae Auto Connection.
With Gallup.

Superintendent Shelton, the eff
ricut superintendent Of the govern
ment Indian school at Shiprock, has
lgain had prominent part in ac-
;mplishing what seemed to be the
impossible. Principally through his
Efforts Durango and the San Juan
oasin has auto connections with Gal
lup. For two months past he has
nad large force of workmcn with
graders building the road 90 miles
south of the agency. A few days
,go the task that has so long been
he hope of commercial bodies and
he promise of printers ink was COM
)lcted. For distance Of thirty
niles the highway is as good as the
itreets of Durango. The next thirty
miles compares favorably with the
eouniry roads anywhere in this part
Of the west. The last forty miles
that leads to Gallup is not quite up to
he standard, but in passable condi-
lien for machines and will be placed
in good condition. in a very short
iime. A few days ago, Mr.. Shelton
had conference with the supervisor
Tor that part Of the highway and re-
ccivcd his assurance that work woull
begin at once and continue until the
connecting link was as well graded ~
smother portion Of the road. Last
week Mr.. Chambers motored from
Pennington to Gallup in eight hours.
When he work is completed on the
Gallup end it is estimated the distance
can be covered in two hours less time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
White Nan With Black Liver.

The liver is blood purifier 1t
was thought at one time it was the
seat of the passions. The trouble
with most people is that their liver
becomes black because of impurities
in the blood due to bad physical states,
causing Biliousness, Headache, Dir
ziness and Constipation. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills will clean up the liv-
cr, and give you new life. 25c at
your druggist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
QUAKE FELT IN ITALY.

ROME, April 5.-An earthquake
was felt here at 7:30 this morning.
The center Is reported to be Avezun-
no, the scene Of the recent disaster.
Communication has been interrupted.
There is fear vf another holocaust,
The tremble was felt for seven Sec
onds sixty miles north Of Florencs.
The residents are panic strieken. ~
damage II reported there.
a large rock was lOosensd over
looking IL Village Of Pstrsllart ygoz
a destruction has caused the inhaha-
- ~ Z.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
20 LIVES LOST In
ATLANTIC STORM

NEW YORK, April 5.--Seventy
lives and property valued at several
million dollars was the toll Of the ter
rife storm that swept the Atlantic
coast Saturday and Sunday, accord
ing to belated reports. A score Of
vessels are known to have been sunk
and the reports of many missing are
anxiously awaited.
The foundering of the Prins Mau-
rits with the loss of 4S lives and the
tug Edward Luckenbach with the loss
Of IA lives has been confirmed. The
Old Dominion passenger liner Jeffsr-
son is overdue in Norfolk.
The coast il strewn with wreck
age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
ADVANCING RUSSIANS
ARE UNCHECKED

PETRoGRAD, April 5.-The Aus
tro-Germans defending the Uzok pass
are reported to be steadily retiring
through the mountains upon their last
fortification on the heights, the great
battle rivaling the tight for the pos
session of Uupkow, is beginning.
Newspapers have been warned that
the losses will be large, but it is de-
clared before the week ends the Rus
sian advance toward Hungary will be
under way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Death of Mrs. Kimball.

Mrs. Daisy A. Kimball, who resided
on the west side of the Animas river,
died this afternoon. She was an old
time resident of this section and a
number of years ago with her hus-
band had charge Of bakery here
As we go to press no funeral ar.
rangements have been made. The
body is at the Ames e. Bradford un.
dertaking parlors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Death of An Old Timer.

William Bruce, poneer resident of
the Dolores section, died this morn
ing. 1t appears blood poisoning was
the cause of his death. Deceased was
about 55 years of age, Undertaken F.
c. Ames leaves for Dolores in the
morning to take charge of the body
and direct the funeral service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Some Forms of Rheumatism curable.

Rheumatism is a disease character
lied by pains in the joints and in the
muscles. The most common forms
are; Acute and Chronic Rheumatism,
Rheumatic Headaches, Sciatic Rheu-
matism and Lumbago. All of these
types can De helped absolutely by ap-
plying some good liniment that pene-
trates. An application of Sloan's
Linimont two or three times a day to
the affected part will give instant
relief. Sloan's Liniment is good for
pain. and especially Rheumatic Pain,
because it penetrates to the seat of
the trouble, soothes the afflicted part
and draws the pain. "Sloan's Lini-
n'Hnt is all medicine" Get 25c bot
tie now. Keep it handy in case Of
emergency.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Visiting Durango Friends.

Miss Anna Kelly is over from Man
cos visiting her many acquaintances
here. Miss Kelley was formerly stem
ographer in the general offices of the
Western Colorado Power company,
but since her mothers death has ten
dered her resignation in order to make
a home for her father.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Rack TO the Newspaper Grind.

w. E. Furrow, the genial editor of
the Pagosa Springs Sun, headed Pa
gosa way this morning TO take up the
burden of office grind again. Mrs.
Furrow is rapidly recovering from
her recent operation. Bernice, the lit
tie daughter of the household, will
remain here the guests of friends, un-
til her mother is able to return home
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
La Plata County Teacher to Wed.

While in Durango a Few days ago
Miss Ethel Burkhart told her friends
on the Q. T., that she had resigned
her position in the Bayfield, school
to become the bride of Bert Drury,
of Walsenburg, and the wedding was
scheduled for this month. The place
made vacant by her resignation is be-
ing filled by Mrs. Roy Gibbs, nee
Mable Valiant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Aged Father Improving.

Mrs. Cynthia Keith, of Bayfield,, re-
turend from Flora Vista last night,
where she was called about two weeks
ago by the illness of her aged father
Allan Mccoy, who is now on the road
to recovery. Mrs. Albert Barnard,
sister of Mrs. Keith, returned several
days ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Rev. Days Resignation Becomes
Effective May First.

The resignation Of Rev. J. A. DAILY
MS pastor of the Presbyterian church
becomes effective May 1st, action by
the Presbytery first being necessary.
This will be taken April 81. As yet
his successor has not been appointed,
tut prospect" is under considera-
tion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Mnrringe Licenscs Granted.

Two marriage licenses were grant
ed by the county clerks office today.
Jesse Stalworthy, 81, Of Kirkland, N
Ii was licensed to wed Miss Lulu
Gillispie, II, of Kline; and Richard
Whitney, 81, of Cedar Hill, was Ii
censed to marry Miss Myrtle Bell Nc
Daniel 10, of Eco.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Not a New Tin shop.

The reports that the Fred Balcoms
had started new tin shop is an err
ror. Yesterday was their tenth we'd
ding anniversary and their frienos
gave them surprise celebration and
incidentally replenished their supply
81 tinware.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
New Enterprise.

The Herr mill located for years on
upper Florida has been moved to a
new site on Junction creek about four
miles from town. Operations at the
plant will begin in few days, and
John X. Nelson is to have charge.
Steady employment for 12 men is as
sured. The capacity Of the plant is
10000 feet a day but it is estimated
that about 10000 will be the daily
average. A sufficient supply Of tim
ber surrounds the "set" for seven
year run.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Easter Finery Fared Well in
These Paris

The weather man delivered his best
brand of ware for the annual parade
of glad rags yesterday. The swellest
creations of the dressmaker, tailor
and millinery were in evidence and
not one drop of moisture fell to mar
their beauty-or that of the wearer.
1t is said to be unlucky to wear old
clothes on Easter Sunday. Judging
from the showing about every one in
town has good fortune scheduled their
way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Death of VIM. b. Todd.

A message received by Mrs. E. A.
Chubb last night from Mrs, C. N.
Mitchell conveyed the death of her
aged father, VIM. b. Todd. The de-
ceased had been in poor health for a
number Of years and the end was not
unexpected. VIM. Todd was among
the old time residents of the San
Juan basin. In the early days Silver
ton was his home. His brother-in-
law, Judge Earl, was one of the first
county judges of San Juan. For
nearly score of years past Durango
has been the family home. A couple
Of weeks ago he went to La Junta to
reside with his daughter, Mrs. Mitch
ell. 1t is not thought that the trip
In any way hastened his death. Be.
aide his wife he Il survived By feuI
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

Just now farmers are interested in
ridding their places Of prairie dogs.
The following receipt is said to be a
sure cure for killing the pests: Sc
cure a solution of bisulphate of car
bon. Soak cotton balls or anything
that will hold the liquid for short
time, in the solution. Drop a ball in
each hole and cover the hole with a
piece of sod. The vapor from the So
luton will kill every dog in the hole
it is said. If it will kill prairie dogs
it ought to be as effective on gophers
in alfalfa fields and is so inexpensive
it is worth trying.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

daughters and one son, Mrs. George
Holland Of Allison, Mrs. Frank Aul
of Pagosa Springs, Mrs. Mitchell Of
La Junta, Miss Lota Todd, Denver
teacher, and Dssid Todd. The funeral
was held in La Junta today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Leaves to Attend Fathers Funeral.

Rev. Benaiah Pratt left this morn
ing for Hutchinson to attend the fu-
neral of his father, who passed away
Friday. The services will be held
Wednesday morning. Train service
permitting, he will return to Durango
Thursday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
To Locate in the Aztec Country.

To Locate in the Aztec Country.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. b. Douglass, Jr.,
ard G. P. Hines and the Misses Grace
and Ruth Hines arrived from Igalls,
Kan. last night en- route to Aztec,
where they will locate. It is under
stood they are relatives Of Earl Doug
lass, principal of the Aztec school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Home Seeking.

Lee Balm, of Ignacio, departed this
morning for Prairie City, Ore, where
he goes with view of making that
section home. He left mighty good
section to find better one, and his
friends predict that he will soon be
back again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

Mrs. w. S. McNeely is confined to
her bed with illness. Her recent trip
to Salt Lake to attend her daughters
funeral proved to be more than she
was able to stand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

Mrs. +. d. Burns and Mrs. w. G.
Weaver of the La Plata chapter, Or
der of Eastern Star, went up to Sill
verton today to attend the funeral
of the late Mrs. John Melton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Recovering From Illness.

John w. Wingate made his first trip
down town today since his siege with
the grippe. He is still thin, pale and
weak but considers that he is far on
the road to recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Spring Time in This Portinon of

The many motorists who journey
ed TO the Bakers bridge vicinity yes
terday gathered beautiful bouquets of
anemones which were blooming at the
edges of the snow banks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

According to the Telluride Journal,
two and one-half million dollars worth
of ore was taken out of six mines in
the Telluride district during the year
1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Tabernacle Services.

Mr.. and Mrs. Brison will have
charge of the tabernacle services to-
night and tomorrow night. They are
inspiring speakers and musicians and
especially interesting and beneficial
meetings are assured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Prof. Brooks Under Arrest.

''ts piVphN 'nttI tIItht.
Prof. Frank Brooks, hotel clerk,
musician and mining stock salesman,
was placed under arrest last night,
charged with maintaining immoral re-
lations with woman who formerly
taught music in Durango. He was
lodged in the county Jail and his bail
fixed at $500. Up to the time of 60
ing to press, no one with finances
had come to his rescue, although his
lady" friend was on hand with a
plentiful supply of sympathy. The
professor declares he is as innocent
Of wrongdoing as new born babe
and that his arrest was the result of
spite work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
City Council.

City Council.
At a regular meeting Of the city
commissioners held this afternoon
bills aggregating S5,4lO.70 were al
lowed. OF this amount $4,000 repre-
sents library expenses, s1,016.90 re-
demption of refunding bonds and in
terest and $2,00S sidewalk and sewer
bonds and interest. Nineteen saloon
licenses were granted, 16 Of the num-
ber being retail liquor licenses and
three malt liquor, the Antlers being
the only establishment that did not
make application for renewal Of its
privilege to sell drinks. The monthly
reports of the different officers were
presented, read and ordered placed
on file. The treasurer's report show
ed balance on hand March 81 Of
S19,657.78. The petitions of Gray
Brothers for auto transfer license,
Stroble & Hutchison for pool table
license, s. M. johnson, auctioneer's IL
cense, and the Durango Shooting gal
lerny for the transfer Of the G. H.
Winter shooting gallery license were
granted. The Durango Auto company
was given permission to place an elec-
tric sign across the walk in front Of
Is place of BUSINESS. An adjournment
was taken until tomorrow afternoon
ut 2 o'clock, when the commissioners
viii meet as canvassing board to
canvass the votes cast today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting.

The commissioners of La Plata
county are meeting in monthly ses-
sion. AS usual their first day is de-
voted to auditing bills.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

Miss Josie Hood is able to be out
again after being in bed week as
result of an attack of grippe and
a complication of trouble which fol-
lowed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Effort Made for Lower Rates.

S. c. Green, representative from
Montezuma and Dolores counties, has
fled a complaint with the state pub
lie utilities commission, charging dis
criminatory rates and service by the
Denver G. Rio Grande Southern in the
counties he represents. He asks for a
hearing on his complaint on the
ground that the action of the railroad
is retarding the development Of his
section of the state. A similar com
plant has been filed by the Farmers
Improvement association of Dolores.
Death of Former Durango Woman.
Mrs. Susan Melton, beloved wife Of
John Melton, died in Silverton yes
terday afternoon at $3.50. For years
she had been in poor health and for
about two weeks her condition had
been recognized as critical. The de-
ceased was an old time resident Of
Silverton. Some four or five years
ago the family moved to Durango and
made this town home until little
over a year ago. Mrs. Melton was
active in Eastern Star work. and was
a member of the local chapter. The
funeral will be held IN Silverton to-
mo rrow under the auspices Of the or
der. Mrs. F. d. Burns and probably
other members will represent the Du-
range chapter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
In the County Court.

May "a, 1915, has been set as the
date for probating the will of the late
Joel F. Preston. Notice of this has
been issued to the six heirs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08

Buys Real Estate.
C. w. Collins of the Greeley sec
ton returned from the Montezuma
valley last night, where he purchased
real estate interests.
Mrs. Crowds Improving.
Mrs. I. j. Crowds passed very good
night and her condition shows consid-
cradle improvement today.
Returns to Her Home in Denver.
After passing a year in Durango
with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Egan,
Mrs. j. DAILY left this morning for
Denver, the city that has been her
home for many years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-08
Rico Orc Shipments.

Ore shipments from the Rico camp
for the month of March totaled 36
cars. 1t is expected this month will
show a great increase.