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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-19

Discount rate short bills, l7sa2 three
month bills. . per cent.
Increase. Decrease.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-19
BONDS.
1880 to II A. M.
BONDS


5000 Elec & Poop TT 4s..,...,,.,.,.,., IIIa
1000 Interstate Rwy 4s.,..,,....'...,.. 5s
% Phila Co scrip. p..,,..,',..''..''''.' VI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-19

The American Railways Company re-
ported an increase of $5S24 in December
gross earnings. From July there was q
decrease of s606s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
LESS MEAT IF BACK
AND KIDNEYS HURT
Take a Glass of Salts to Flush Kid
neys if Bladder Bothers
You.

Eating meat regularly eventually
produces kidney trouble in some form
or other. says a. we'll known auth Or
ity, because the uric acid in meat eX-
cites the kidneys, they become over
worked; get sluggish; clog up and
cause all sorts Of distress. particular
ly backache and misery in the kidney
region; rheumatic twinges, severe
headaches, acid stomach, constipa-
ton, torpid liver. sleeplessness, bad
der and urinary irritation.
The moment your back hurts or
kidneys aren't acting right or If blad-
der bothers you, get about four ounces
of Jad Salts from any good pharmacy;
take a tablespoonful in glass of wa
ter before breakfast for few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
! This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, com
bined with lithia, and has been used
for generations to flush clogged kid
neys and stimulate them to normal
activity; also to neutralize the acids
in the urine so 1t no longer initiates,
thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts cannot injure anyone;
makes a delightful effervescent lithia
water drink which millions Of men
and women take now and then to
keep the kidneys and urinary organs
clean. thus avoiding serious kidney
disease.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
MUSCULAR BACKACHE

The muscles of the back do the heavy
work of the body. When they are over
worked or i'll nourished they ache and
people who are looking for trouble begin
to worry about their kidneys
Backachc may be due to lumbago,
which is rheumatism of the muscles of
the back, but more backaches are caused
by overstrain, overwork and muscle
starvation due to thin blood than by any
thing else.
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills build up the
blood and sufferers from backache would
do well to try this treatment before CIV
ing way to worry over fancied organic
disease. Rest and the tonic treatment
with DR.. Williams Pink Pills will cor
rect most forms of backache, even rheu,
matte.
For people who work too hard or dance
too much and sleep too little, better
habits and q course of treatment with DR..
Williams Pink Pills are all that are
needed to drive away the pains and aches
that are warnings of coming break
down.
Two books, Building Up the Blood
and "Nervous Disorders will be sent
free, if you are interested, by the DR.. Will
lliams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. 7.
You can get DR.. Williams Pink Pills at
the nearest drug store or by mail at SO
cents per box; six boxes, $3.50.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

to be the first fruit of the new era
of great steel trade combinations
the Midvale steel amalgamation for
the making of war munitions.
In the sweeping downward move
ment Of prices. many of the war
stocks" most favored by the excited
public, fell five to sixteen points. de-
clines of to 9 percent being common.
Volume of trading was very great
while this break was going on; the
closing out OF speculative accounts,
through stop orders" and exhausted
margins being so rapid that brokers
on the floor could scarcely keep track
of what was happening.
The stock exchange as might be
expected, gave no notice to the highly
important developments in the Euro
pean foreign Office Still less atten-
tion was paid by Wall street TO the
commercial and industrial news or
statistics of the day, yet it was inter-
osting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

The big event Of the season will
take place in Hamilton next Saturday
when the retailers sale day will take
place. There will be big crowd OF
farmers in to hear Mr.. Wilson speak
on the soil question. Every farmer
that can, should hear him. 1t might
be well for our Iowa farmers to come
to Hamilton next Saturday and hear
Mr.. Wilson, and even the Missouri
farmers might be shown. There wilt
be talks on our terminals on the rfv-
err. as to what benefits the farmers
will derive from the deep waterways.
e. T. Curry of Quincy was a bust
ness caller yesterday.
Milton Wagoners house was badls
damaged by fire yesterday afternoon
about 2 o'clock. The fire department
responded to the alarm at once and
saved a good part Of the house, bit
the furniture was damaged by water
very badly. The fire was discovered
in the roof at first, but was found to
have started in a room upstairs. where
there had been no fire near, and 1t
seems there is no way Of accounting
for the fire. We understand the prop
erty was fully insured. Fires always
come when least expected.
G. w. Rodell Of Galesburg was o
business caller yesterday.
Earl Rayburn and Clarence Tran
burger returned from Chicago Sunday
night, where they had been for ten
days.
The new druggist has given the
store front 9 coat Of paint which
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
CITY NEWS.

Nineteenth street from Main to
Exchange streets is now being &C.
meuted. AS it is not possible for the
street cars to run over this section
of the street now, the Keokuk Elec'
trio company for the next three or
four days will transfer from Main to
Exchange streets across the cemented
area.
Short kindling load 81. Geo., Wat
son.
Robbers attempted to enter the
residence of N. H. Pyle, 213 Concert
street, last night They were fright,
ened away by small dog which was
sleeping in the house, after they had
succeeded in raising window.
Word was received here today
that the Methodist women at Mont
rose will serve the supper to the keo'
kuk Retailers league. The members
of the church have decided that they
will undertake the task and already
are preparing the menu. The mer-
chants from here are assured me
spread Monday night.
--Catherin Agnes O'Brien and hus-
band have conveyed to ]. 8. Allen the
rear GO feet OF lots II and IL In block
IS, city of Keokuk. The considera-
ton was $1,000.
George We'll and wife have con-
veyed to Grover G. Harness the rear
80 feet Of lot / IN block 1913. Consid-
Grafton is $4,000.
Barbara Applebaum has conveyed
to Anna Peterson and J. w. Peterson
the rear 20 feet of lot / and the east
five feet of the rear 70 feet OF lot
in Reeves, Perry and Williams addi-
ton
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Hamilton Gate City
Hamilton, ILL.,, Oct. 6.

makes the store loom up in great
shape.
There are several houses being
painted in town. Among them Is Mr.. F.
D. Wilson, the retired druggist: he Is
fixing up his old home which is now
occupied by Doctor Barr. We would
be pleased to see many more brighten
up their homes, for it looks well to
visitors.
Captain Barber is laying new
cement walk from Kopps corner east
past the new shoe factory. We ar,
glad to see these walks going in. II
all adds to the looks of our town I,
strangers.
j. X. Patterson of Jacksonvfn, 4,
was business caller yesterday.
f. C. Rafferty, of Canton. Ill, was
looking up his cigar business yesteS-
day.
G. C. Hawkins of Peoria was regis
tered at Hotel Granite yesterday.
Chas. juicy of Peoria was looking
after the drug business yesterday in
Hamilton.
G. NJ. Metzel of Canton was a bust
ness caller yesterday
Joe. McAndrews OF Keokuk was a
business caller yesterday.
We had frost last night. That
vas warning to people to get their
tomatoes in and get their stoves and
furnaces ready for the cold weather.
Apples and pears are now being
picked and we have a big crop of
both but they are a good price but
the fruit is better this year than we
have ever seen here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

diversion Of the evening. A delicious
luncheon was served and those pres
ent were: Miss Townsend of Keokuk,
Miss Frances Hemingway of Seattle.
Wash, Mrs. C. R. Hull, Mrs. George
H. Schafer, Mrs. Alfred Nichols, Mrs.
Preston Roberts, Mrs. Thos. Hollo-
we'll, Misses Helen Morrison. Elfrieda
Schlapp. Lillian Hanchett and Jennie
Ingals. .-..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
MAY be Drowned.

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Oct. 6.-Ofi-
GERS are searching for the night
Waterman of the United States Steam
boat, Grace H., which sank suddenly
at LeCla;re late yesterday. Seven
members of the crew swan ashore
safely, but the Waterman is supposed
to be in the boat
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
BEGINS
TO HEAL SICK
| SKINS AT ONCE.

You don't have to WONDER ii Resi-.
POI Ointment is doing you good. You
KNOW it is, because the first applica-
zion stops the itching and your tortured
SKIN feels cool and comfortable at last.
why don't YOU try this easy Resinol
way to heal eczema or similar skin erup-
.ion! Resinol clears away pimples, too,
sna Is valuable household remedy for
SUITS, sores, burns, chafngs, etc. It has
oeen prescribed by doctors for 20 years
and contains nothing to injure the ten
oerest skin. Sold by all druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Alpha TrjSt Club,

The Alpha Trist club was enter
tanned today for its first meeting Of
the year, at a one O'Clock luncheon,
given by Mrs. John w. Collier The
luncheon was a very charming one in
all of it's appointments and almost
the entire membership was present.
Bridge was played during the after
noon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Daily Stock Letter,
copyright 1915 by the New York
Evening Post.l

tNtI.IlS fUSI.J
NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-The process
of calling the reckoning, for the in
fatuated speculation by the outside
public" got well under way today. 1t
did not have it's effect at once; in fact,
prices for some Of the war indus
trials" INDUCED in another hysterical
advance this morning, in which few
OF them rose three to ten points. This
demonstration was timed to the much
exploited announcement in this morn
ing's newspapers, of what protested
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
[0VA SEED DEALERS HOLD
! SESSIONS IN CITY TODAY
tail what had already been produced
by this work.

Banquet at Noon.
With adjournment at 12:45 came
he dinner at the Hotel Iowa in tn.
aain dining room. Manager Holmes
ad prepared the following menu fol
he association banquet:
Cream OF Tomato
Celery Olives
Waters
File OF Halibut Hollandaise
(Bread) Potatoes q L Orsini
Fried Spring Chicken
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Green Peas Rolls
Salad Du Legumes Panches
Waters
Ice Cream Chocolate Sauce
Fancy Cakes
Roquefort Cheese
Toasted Crackers
Coffee
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

LOST-Pocket book containing two
s10o bills and other papers, be-
tween Twelfth and Grand avenue and
Fourth and Fulton. Return to this
office. Reward.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
HOW TO KEEP BABY's SKIM WELL

Inc regular use of Resinol Soap is
usually enough to prevent those dis
essing rashes and chafings to which
.noss babies are subject. This is so,
nrst, because Resinol Soap is absolutely
pulc ana free from harsh alkali, and
second because it contains the Resinol
Ieaicatlon, on which so many physi-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
FUNERAL NOTICE.

FRUIN-The funeral for the late
James F. Fruin will be held at ST
Francis de Sales church at 8 o'clock
tomorrow morning. Friends invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

LOST-Pocket book containing money,
notes and an Elk's card, between
McGrath's Drug store and 1918 Blon-
deau. Reward to finder. Please leave
at Gate City Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Tri-City Matrons Club.

Mrs. E. A. Eaton and Mrs. ]. r.
Roberts were hostesses to the Tri-
City Matron's club, o. E. s., yesterday
at a one o'clock luncheon, at the
home Of Mrs. Eaton. Covers were
laid for twenty at three tables.
which were decorated with autumn
flowers, red predominating. A de-
Iicious luncheon in four courses was
served. The afternoon was spent in
visiting. Mesdames Luttman and
Ketting Of Warsaw, Mesdames Lind
sey and Englehardt of Hamilton, were
the out Of town guests.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR SALE-1 to car loads of po-
tatoes, 35c per bushel, car load lott
(. o. b. Arlington, 8. D. DR.. H. F.
Davis.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
LOST.

silk baby cap on Fiji
teenth street between Timea and
Johnson. Tuesday. Finder please re-
turn to Schouten's bakery.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Pleasure Trim Taken.

Pleasure Trip Taken.
/ At two O'Clock the seed dealers were
given a glimpse OF the dam and the
power plant in the river here. They
were conducted oyer this vast engi-
neering feat and were shown all OF
the points OF interest. The trip to the
plant was made by auto. and follow
ing this inspection trip, the members
were taken by auto to Montrose, the
trip being made along the lakeshore
drive. The return trip was made
along the middle road, and the guests
were given a chance to see the keo-
kuk Industrial association factory
tract where the new smelter and the
tire factory buildings are being con-
structed. -
A special luncheon tonight at the
Elks club will complete the program
for the day. The association mem
bers will depart on the evening trains
for their homes.
Collins Bids Welcome.
At the banquet this noon at the
Hotel Iowa, ]. A. M. Collins, commits
sioner of public safety welcomed the
seed dealers to Keokuk. he spoke
on behalf of Mayor Moorhead. Fol
1OWIuR Luc oOl VI IAAO AAASAAAt -
lessor Fitch of the Iowa State agri-
cural college, spoke on the subject,
Diseases of Resistant Plants"
Those In Attendance.
The official list Of dealers attend
ing follows:
f. M. Cole, Pella Iowa.
J. A. Rutckin, representative Rut'
ckin's Shenandoah, Iowa.
j. T. HOPPER. HOPPER Seed Co.. Nora
Springs, Iowa.
J. A. Waring, Chicago, with Hullend
Warren and Chandler.
F. M. West, Corydon. Iowa.
III. Cummings, Sioux City Seed Co
Fl. P. Webster, Mel I.G.Webster Co.,
H. w. Talbot, Talbot Grain Co,
Osceola. Iowa.
J. F. simm. A. A. Berry Seed Co
Jas. Lapsley o. A. Talbot Co.
j. NJ. Fulton.
]. A. NJ. Collins, city council.
G. f. Maxwell, keokuk.
l.. A. Hamili, s. Hamill Co., city.
c. F. Skirvin, publisher Daily Gate
City.
w. N. sagee1
Amos Burbans, Galloway Bros, s
Co., Waterloo. Iowa.
Chas. H. Appel. the Albert Dickin-
son Co., Chicago.
F. J. Wright. visitor. Successful
Farming, Des Moines, Iowa.
]. T. Hamilton, Hamilton Seed and
Coal Co.
A. M. Eldridge, Henry Field SEED
Co., Shenandoah, Iowa.
e. L. Redfern. state dairy and 1000
commission.
j. Buchanan, Ames. Iowa.
M. Kurtzweil, Des Moines I. s. Co.
w. C. Grote, Younkeman Seed Co.
Davenport, Iowa. ;,
c. G.. owen, Owen Seed Co., Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

.LOST-A string Of pearl beads, eth
er on Warsaw car or in the city
Reward If returned to this Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
PERSONALS.

Mrs. w. l.. Berkheimer of Kahoka.
Mo-, spent Tuesday afternoon MI
Mrs. j. B. Cobb, sol North Fifth St
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR SALE-1S foot motor boat, with
or without power; new this season.
Address Boat, care Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
ktnderoarten MEETING at Carey.

In the kindergarten of the Carey
school district this afternoon, Miss
Elizabeth Miller, the teacher, and
her assistant, Miss Celestine Dickey
invited the mothers of the children to
visit the school to see what progress
the children had made and to talk
over the 'advisability Of organizing
kindergarten mothers club in that
district The school was held this
afternoon instead OF the morning, that
the mothers might see the regular
daily routine. Almost all of the moth
ers of the children were present and
were greatly pleased at the work be-
ing done in the Kindergarten.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR SALE-Five room partly modern
house, corner lot, with building site
in rear. Edith Miller. 400 North Fifth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
Honors Miss Townsend.

Fort Madison Gem City: Miss Fan
ME Scovill entertained few friends
last evening at her home 622 Fifth
street, complimentary to Miss Lido
Townsend of Keokuk. The house was
prettily decorated for the occasion
with autumn flowers. Three tables
were surrounded and cards was the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

This cake was deliberately ornamented
in white roses and green leaves, and
around the edge was an intricate
border in very delicate lines.
The wedding OF last night was OF
interest to many Keokuk people: 't
was a prominent affair socially and
the recor of st. Johns church, 1t was
of particular interest to the friends
iof the parish Mr.. Taber lived here
as little boy when his talented
father and mother made their resi-
dence in Keokuk for few years. The
good wishes and the loving interest of
their many friends will follow the
young people to their new home at
Red Wing.
YOUNG Mems Class Entertains.
Last evening the young mems class
of the Baptist church, taught by Rev.
II. B. McAllister, entertained Mrs.
Merriam's young ladies class in the
Sunday school. This annual fall &C.
casion has become big event in the
life of the young mems class and
usually it has been "stag" affair,
this year, however, 1t was decided to
invite the class that has been such
stimulus to it's success. and have 1t
a Joint ''booster party" The decora-
lions that greeted the large crowd as
they entered the room we're exceed
ingly pleasing. Lights of various col
ors could be seen all about the room,
sending their soft light through the
artistically created flowers. The well
arranged crepe decorations, as they
hung in brilliant festoons, made
telling effect and added warmth and
glow to the happy party. The chair
man of the decorating committee, Mr..
Arthur Lumberg. and his staff receiv-
ed many congratulations during the
evening for their clever work. Many
exciting and fun producing games
were played during the evening. The
feed, too. was unique, suggesting the
purpose Of the party, boosting"
After the repast the chairs were drawn
about the platform. Mrs. Weislnnan
entertained the young people very
beautifully with her singing. After
this. impersonations were given, and
then the announcement Of the chal.
lenge which the young mems class is
extending to the class Of young ladies.
The contest is to last ten Sundays and
If there Is the interest displayed this
year as there was last year 1t will
create considerable enthusiasm.
Lincoln Club Elects.
The Lincoln School Mothers and
Teachers club at their business meet
ing held at Lincoln school on Friday
afternoon, elected the following off,
GERS for the year:
President-Mrs. Geo. Bunner.
vice-president-Mrs Jos. LETTERS.
Secretary-Miss Harrington.
Treasurer-Mrs. Maude Larson.
Miss Lochman, chairman of social
committee.
Honore Miss Townsend.
Fort Madison Gem City: Miss Fan
ME Scovill entertained few friends
last evening at her home 622 Fifth
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR SALE-Baseb in good con-
dition; price $1,000. Call Black 1856.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Pears, special low price
all this week, at orchard. Harry
Inman, Johnson street road Phone
2305-F-13
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR SALE-Beagle hounds. Phone
Red GIT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR RENT-Furnished room, modern
conveniences. FOG North Seventh
street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms for
housekeeping and sleeping; heat,
gas. electric lights. PA Concert street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR RENT-Modern seven room
house, extra store room, with cleo
trio lights, gas. furnace. gas stove
furnished. Phone B-14S2.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR RENT--s02 High street, five
room house, gas and bath. Mrs. L..
F. Linquist, SOC Blondean.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR RENT-521 North Sixth. Mod
+ ern. good condition, $4,000. No bet
ter six room house in first ward at
price. J. G, Paradice, IL South Sixth
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

WANTED-Several experienced solic-
itors, lady or gentlemen. Apply to
Mr.. Brown, 3O3 B1ondeau. after p. M.
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w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Bright, active young man
about eighteen years Of age for Of
flee work; must be good penman and
accurate. Splendid opportunity for
the young man that wants to make
good. Address Jobber, care Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
SZ}l|z=|
Call Black 666.
For Society Editor
TOAY,s EVENTS,

TOAY'S EVENTS.
Alpha Trist luncheon with Mrs.
J. w. Collier.
Thimble club with Mrs. e. e.
Cochrane.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT room house, first ward
Strictly modern, fine location, rent
reasonable. Phone 15S.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR RENT-Six room house, 1915
Carroll. Call Black 1909.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-10-06

FOR RENT-Light housekeeping,
modern; good locality, furnace heat:
also good barn. 315 Blondeau.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-01
Facts For Sufferers.

Pain results from injury or
congestion. Be it neuralgia,
rheumatism, lumbago, neutritis,
toothache, sprain, bruise, sore
stiff muscles or whatever pain
you have yields to Sloan's Lini-
ment-brings new fresh blood,
dissolves the congestion, re-
lieves the injury, the circulation
is free and your pain leaves as if
by magic. The nature of it's
qualities penetrate Immediately
to the sore spot. Don't keep on
suffering. Get a bottle Of Sloan's
Liniment. Use it. It means in
slant relief. Price Csc and soc.
$1.OO bottle holds six times as
much as the 25c size.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-10-01
CLUBS OF A SORT
In Civilized Life the Association Of
Men Of Like Interests Has Been
Matter Of Course.

In the eighteenth century the man
Of London passed the largest part Of
his time in coffee houses and taverns,
and when one seeks for him after
midday he will probably be found in
a tavern.
No habit was so universal in every
class as this of association In some
place Of entertainment; it was part
Of the life alike of the nobleman and
the tradesman.
While the former enjoyed himself
in one Of the numerous houses in the
west end, the latter was surrounded
by his business rivals at the Globe
tavern In Fleet street or at the Six
penny Card club or at the Free and
Easy at the Queens Arms in st.
Paul's churchyard.
But when we go with the man Of
London to his coffee house OF tavern
we should not think too much Of the
place, for coffee house and tavern
we're each only a building which by
reason Of its existence was the most
convenient for the purpose Of assem-
blies, whether Of business or OF pleas
ure.
The important fact is the remark
able and constant and often informal
association Of men Of like interests,
tastes OF occupations for purposes po-
litical. commercial. literary or social.
These associations. every one Of
which is usually called a club, even
If 1t was without rules or officers,
sprang rapidly into being from the
beginning Of the century, 80 rapidly
that places by no means always suit
able had to be used for their meet
ings.