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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-13


evening, entertained the sophom ore
class of the high school at her home
in honor Of the birthday anniversary
of her niece. Miss Grace Cummings.
Every afternoon and evening the
past week, small crowds of Warsaw
people have gone up to Keokuk
to see the wonderful moving pictures
depicting the "Birth of Nation"
There were received at our post
office Thursday last, thirteen sacks OF
mail order house catalogues; four
teen cents postage on each catalogue;
this should be an unswerving incent-
i've to patronize your home merchants.
thus making such prodigality Of waste
paper, cloves labor lost
Mr.. A. H. Wcrthen is still confined
to his home, suffering now with an
attack Of rheumatism in one of his
limbs.
Because of the increased attend
ance at the high school, the board OF
education is seriously considering
the erection Of building for high
school purposes alone. and that per-
haps adjacent townships would be
willing to join Warsaw in the erection
of high school building as is done
in other parts Of the state. Attorney
Lamet has been asked to examine the
law in regard to such matters. and
report at next meeting Of the board.
Warsaw has three, yes four, build
ings that could be utilized by factor
ies of fairly good working force.
Many Of our citizens have been
greatly benefited when afflicted with
stomach, bowel or kidney troubles, by
drinking freely OF water from our
artesian we'll, corner Of Fifth and
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-13
Mrs. Esther Nelson Campbell Was a
Resident Of keokuk for
over Sixty
Years.
WAS BORN IN IRELAND
Came to tho United States In 1853
and Shortly Afterwards to This
city-Two Daughters
Survive.

Mrs. Esther Nelson Campbell, a
resident of Keokuk for over sixty
years, and one of the citys most high
passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. o. w. Weyer, 72S High
street on Sunday morning at 2:3O
o'clock
Mrs. Campbell would have been
eighty-nine years old in May and was
one of Keokuk's pioneer residents,
having come here when the town was
a village.
The decedent was widely known in
Keokuk and possessed a host of
friends here, especially among the old
er residents Of the city, and her
death has been viewed with deep re-
greet by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Campbell had been III for
eleven weeks She was taken down
with the grippe the latter part of De-
cember and this, combined with the
decedent's advanced age, was the
cause of her death. Through all the
weary weeks she was confined to her
home and bed, however, she did not
complain; she took her sufferings pa
tiently and passed to her reward quiet
ly and peacefully. Her end marked
the passing of q life we'll lived, life
of service and helpfulness, now gone
to that other shore, after years of ex-
celent preparation.
Her friends will always remember
her as quiet, friendly, home-lov1ng
in her family and her church. Mrs.
Campbell was one Of the charter
members of the United Presbyterian
church, and up until her eightieth year,
never missed a church service of any
kind. During the last few years, fail
ing health compelled her to break this
great record.
Born In 1927.
Mrs. Esther Nelson Campbell was
born in County Monaghan. Ireland,
on May IL, 1927. Her girlhood and
early womanhood were spent near
Belfast In 1853 she, with other rela-
tives, came to this country. They
landed in Boston and after visiting
relatives for a few weeks, came west
to st. Louis, then up the Mississippi
by boat, to Keokuk. Keokuk at that
time was a mere village with here and
there few homes among the forest
trees. Keokuk had been her home
ever since.
In 1857 she was united In marriage
to Samuel Campbell. TO this union
were born two daughters who still sur
vive and from whom she has never
been separated unit, called to go
higher.
In early life she united with the
Episcopal church, but became a mem
Der of the United Presbyterian church
after her marriage. For nearly sixty
years she has been a member Of that
church and until she had reached her
four score years, her place in the
sanctuary was seldom vacant. During
her declining years she often ex-
pressed longing and q desire to be
in the Lords house.
Her unfalterfng faith. in her Savior
developed by years Of training in
prayer, and the study of Gods word.
led her to such gentle submission to
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-13
CITY NEWS.

AT the Physicians. clubs dinner,
at the Hotel Iowa at o'clock Tues
day evening, DR.. J. B. Herrick, presi-
dent-elect Of the Iowa State Medical
society. will address the club on med
ical society work, and will also read q
short paper on the "Autonomic Nerv-
Gus System"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-13

DONALD THOMPSON
SERIOUSLY BURNED
Daring War Photographer, Who Was
Hero Few Weeks Ago. Is Badly
Injured by Explosion Of
Powder In Pipe,
MAY LOSE SIGHT OF EYE
It 10 Thought That Flashlieht Pow
der Was Mixed WIKI Tobacco
Case May be Investigated
Further.
keokuk people were charmed few
weeks ago at meeting Donald Thomp-
son. famous war photographer, and in
seeing his pictures, which he has
taken in the midst of fighting and I'M
der conditions which might have de-
TERED an ordinary person, but not
Donald Thompson. Today he lies
IN a hospital at Des MONIES with doc
tors fighting to save his eye. which
was severely injured when powder
mixed with his tobacco exploded when
Thorn pson struck a match to light his
pipe.
The Des M|oines Capital has the fol-
lowing story concerning the accident:
Donald Thompson, war photograph
er, whose war pictures have been
showing at local theatre, faced the
dangers that soldiers face on every
battle front in Europe except the
Russian
He carried his camera to the flght-
Ing line week after week and month
after mouth to get a few million Pic
lures on countless reels OF film to
show American folks. He held his
position with the French machine gun
squads just to show them in action
against the Germans while German
shells were falling all around.
And in all the time he was On the
battle front, he did not receive g.
scratch.
Taken to Hospital.
Thompson lies in Des MONIES Gen
eral hospital today with his head
swathed In bandages while doctors
are fighting to save the sight Of his
left eye and prevent designation Of
his face, terribly burned by a powder
explosion Thursday night.
Thompson was returning from the
union depot in taxicab about TO-: 30
o'clock Thursday night He filed his
pipe in the darkness Of the taxi.
When he touched match to 1t, an ex-
plosion occurred. The flames from
the pipe bowl enveloped his face.
Thompson was rushed to the offi ce
Of DR.. w. A. Guild and then to Des
Moines General hospital.
Suffers Intense Pain.
The flames have inflicted terrible
burns on the right side Of his face.
The eyeball was badly burned. Thomp-
son was delirious from pain Thursday
and Friday. DR.. Guild said today he
has only slight chance Of saving the
sight of the eye.
An investigation was made Of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-13

TOBACCO pouch. Close scrutiny disclos-
ed a large quantity Of fine powder
mixed with the tobacco.
The first thought was that 1t had
been placed there by some one who
wanted to harm Thompson. Thomp-
son has been condemning the Ger
mans in his lectures in theatres where
his pictures are shown. Every one
who knew of the accident were warn
ed to secrecy until an investigation
was made.
FIashlight Powder.
But from Thompson himself last
night it was learned that he has been
In the habit Of carrying flashlight
powder in ordinary envelopes in his
pockets He said an envelope may
have become torn and the powder
spilled.
The tobacco contained such a large
quantity of powder that when che ex'
plosion occurred 1t blew the pipe from
Thompson's mouth.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
NOTED GRAPPLERS COMING
Kandrat to Tackle Yankee Lee in Main Event-Pilakoff, Finnish Champ in Preliminary.

A revival of wrestling in this city will be held Friday evening in the Lithuanian hall on Park street, in which several of the best known ar lists of pull and tug will exhibit their wares The bouts will be staged under the management of Edward F. Reilly of New York, who has put on some good shows in Hartford recent ly.
 The star bout will bring together Ande Kandrat the Pride of Lithu- ania," and Yankee Lee the Dixie Boy,' who is said to be up with the top notchers. Kandrat is one of the lest wrestlers of Lithuanian nativity that has ever appeared in this coun- try. His best performances being against the Zbyszko brothers who he stood off for draws on two occasions
 The preliminary will bring together the mighty Pilakoff the wonderful Finnish grappler whose work in the recent tournament in the Metropolis was of high standard, and Hans Muller, the "German Bearcat."
 The bouts will commence at 8:30 o'clock and preceding the exhibition kandrat will talk to his countrymen or the benefits to be derived through rroper physical training.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
JOHNSTON IS SUSTAINED.
Fraternity Upholds Player Who Re- fuses to Sign Brooklyn Contract.

New York, Feb. 17.-Refusal of Jimmy Johnston of the Newark Fed eral league club to sign a contract with the Brooklyn Nationals, to which he was sold, has been sustained by the Baseball Players fraternity accord- ing to a statement issued last night by President David A. Fultz.
 It is contended by Fultz that John- ston signed a contract with the New ark Federals for 1916 and 1917, in which his salary was guaranteed for that period. President Charles H. Eb bets of the Brooklyn club offered him a contract containing a ten days re- lease clause and naming a salary low CT than he was to receive under his Federal contract. Johnston insists that the Brooklyn club should assume his existing contract.
 President Fultz declared the propos- al made to Johnston violated the peace agreement and expresses the be- lief that the National commission would sustain the player in his stand
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
POOL CHAMP AT ELkS.

William Baker, the "St. Louis Kid,' recognized throughout the west as the wizard pool player, will give an exhi- bition of his skill at the Elks club this evening. The exhibition will follow the regular meeting of the organiza- ton, and Baker will meet the fastest player in the lodge to be picked by a committee. The westerner has a fine reputation and recently he played Champ" Carter of Meriden and de- feated him in an easy manner. He will also give an exhibition of fancy shots.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
TINKER SELLS WILSON
Pirates Secure Wilson From Cubs Former Giant Should Bolster Pitts~1 burgh's Outfit-Terrns Not Named.

Chicago, Feb. 17.-Art Wilson, catcher, was sold yesterday to the. Pittsburgh Nationals, Manager Joe Tinker of the Cubs announced. The terms of the sale were not given out, but it is said Manager J. J. Callahan consented to make a large cash pay ment for the catcher. .
 Wilson, who left the New York Ma tionals to join the Chicago FederIls, earned the nickname of Home Rum Wilson by his ability to drive balls over the left field fence at the North Side park. He is rated as a good all around catcher and batted BOA in the Federal league last season. e.
 Tinker and President Weeghman de- cided they could not consistently keep three such catchers as Archer, Wilson and Fischer and concluded that the former, the lcnger in service here, had a, larger following among old fans. It is probable that Catcher Clemons also will be retained by the local club.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
CLEVELAND IS SOLD
Chicago Contractors Are Reported as Prospective Purchasers-Price Will Be 5OO,OOO-FohI Is Retained.

Cleveland, O., Feb. 17-Announce- Cleveland American league baseball club had been sold to B. B. Johnson, president of the American league who is holding title at present for four other persons who are the real owners.
 The announcement was made by George P. Steele, representing the bankers committee in charge of owner c. w. Somers' financial affairs and A. V. Cannon, attorney for Som- CTS. The price paid for the club is said to be $5O,000 which is $6,000 less than was demanded by the bankers when the club was first put on the market.
 Two of the new owners are J. c. Dunn and F. s. Mccarthy, contractors of Chicago The identity of the two other purchasers will be made pub lie later. it was announced Dunn and McCarthy came here with MT. John son yesterday and conferred with the bankers and MT. Somers. Following a lengthy conference last night it was announced that MT. Johnson would take over the club property in ten days, at which time the names of the two other owners will be made public.
 At the meeting it also was decided that Lee F'ohl would be retained as manager F. $. Barnard is to be re- tained as vice president, 1t was de- clared, but the status of Willfa m Blackwood, as secretary, has not been determined
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
Bringing Elm Back.

Manager Robinson, the Dodger pilot, has attempted a feat extra ordi- nary. He hopes to bring back to old fame three pitchers who won their renown with other ball clubs and then sagged.
 These three men are Jack Coombs, Rube Marduard and Larry Cheney. With Athletics, Giants and Cubs the trio figured in super-star roles. Last summer Coombs came back in grand shape. This next summer Bobby be- lieves will mark the return of Mar Guard and Cheney. If either Larry or the Ruhe attains past form, Brook lyn will have a flag winning pitching staff.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
WHITE SOX WANT MAISEL.
eEouId Trade Joe Jackson for Yan- Lees' Third Baseman.

Chicago, Feb. 17-A trade by which Fritz Maise1 the New York Ameri-
 ran's third baseman, would come to the Chicago Americans in exchange
 tor Outfielder Joe Jackson may be discussed at the American league meeting in New York. Manager Row |land of the White Sox admitted when Ihe started for New York yesterday. Rowland was disappointed in not |getting Frank Baker. but said that |since New York had him there per- lhaps would be Q chance for the Sox Ito get Maisel
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
WIVES MUST STAY HOME.
oston Braves Bar Women at Miami
 Training Camp

Boston, Feb. 1.-The Boston Ma 4onal baseball players are to be de- lied the company of their wives on fae Spring training trip this year, zccording to a letter sent to each *ember of the team over the sigma Ture of Manager George T. Stallings. The Braves leader has invited Pitchers James, Hughes, Nehf, and Ragon, and Catcher Gowdy to his Plantation at Paddock. Ga, for two Feeks of hunting and baseball prac-
 lice preliminary to the beginning of he training session at Miami, Fla, Far1y in March.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
PATENT MEDICINES
 HOIST DEATH RATE
More Than 100000 Persons Die in United States Every Year From
 So-called Degenerate Diseases.
Especial to the Herald )

Washington, D. C. Feb. 17--More than 200, ,oo0 persons die in the United States every year from the so-ca1led Gegenerative diseases, according to authorities of the federal public health service, and the indiscriminate consumption of medicines and drugs, without the advice or prescription of a physician, is an important factor in their causation.
 The federal health authorities show that the mortality from diseases of the heart, liver and blood vessels has increased more than one hundred per cent. during the past thirty years. This marked increase in the death rate, from diseases that are charac- teristic of senility, appears to have been greatest in persons between the ages of 40 and 60, or from an econ omic point of view the period of life that should be the most productive These untimely deaths from degenera- tive diseases constitute an unneces~ Sary economic loss that should bA guarded against and prevented if possible.
 Among the many and varied causes of destructive changes, in the several organs of the body, intoxications, par tlcularly by alcoholic beverages. to- bacco and narcotic drugs, have long teen recognized as playing an impop- tant part. But the value of patent medicines and druggists preparations made and sold in the United States increased from approximately seven- teen million in 1879 to one hundred and forty-two million in 1909. while the population of the United States curing the corresponding period in- creased only from approximateIv fifty million in 1860 to ninety-twc million in 1910. The harmful effect of number of the widely used drugs has long been recognized though Ina information is not common propertv or not generally appreciated bv tha consumer. It is clearly evident that medicines that are at all deserving os the name must of necessity be harm full if misapplied Or used for any con. siderable length of time without dna appreciation of their possible toy5o ard irritating influences and tba chronic heterogeneous that may fol- low their continued use.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
Marguard'S Case.

We had a long confab with Mar guard the other day regarding the 1916 stuff. "I know it's the old gag," said Rube, "but if I don't have one of my top years I will be more surprised than any one else. I can see no req son for being on the edge of all in. I am only twenty-seven years old; in perfect health; my arm is as strong as ever it was, and I intend to give the best I have to the game If I
 had bad arm or was in poor health there might be some reason for my not coming back again. But I am still fourteen years younger than Ed Plank, and Ed isn't the worst pitcher in the world by a good many dozens" !"
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
BOUT A. FIZZLE.

Hartford, Feb. 17.-A poor crowd and no money in sight for "Semky Waltz, Hartford's alleged champion. caused the calling off of the proposed twelve round battle between Waltz and Johnny Hayes, in Comstock hail. East Hartford, last evening". The preliminaries were pulled off,, Red Ames disposing of Bill Shettle in the sixth round and Ray Generous going out in the second when his sectnds threw up the sponge, after Freddy Burke had hit him in the eye.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
ARCH 25 NEW DATE
 FOR WILLARD BOUT
|mpiOn Could Not Get in Con-
 ttiOD to Box Moran March 8

T CIV York, Feb. 17-Tex Rickar1
 noter of the Willard Moran ten
 1d bout, which was scheduled to &held at Madison Souare Gardon
 $March 8, received word from Tom
 es manager of Willard, from Chi 8 yesterday, that the champion M so III with a cold that it was # osslble for him to keep his en- cement. Rickard then postponed
 bout until Saturday night, March n nile all those who are interested &he bout deny the alterations 1t
 nevertheless true that Willard is # overweight, and the postpone- @1t IS the result of his lack of train # rather than his cold. Yesterday @e IeWinsohn. Richards represen- #Nc in Chicago, with Tom Jones. 8t to Willard's house in Chicago #y said Willard has only a slight
 Willard told Jones that he did want to take the railroad trip
 Tew York until his cold was bet because he feared relapse. #h1s IS regarded hero as quite in-
 estlng, as Willard was supposed Sbe in the best of physical condi- @l, while Moran. the challenger, has &n playing in the snow drifts at 3atoga with the temperature far #Dw zero.
 Sf was said yesterday among the Hing experts that Willard could not down to his normal boxing weight March 8, and that the grip was Rply an excuse to get an extension time. Jones told Rickard over I telephone yesterday that the #mpion would come to New York Ehin a few days. He refused to held to any special date, so Wit H will probably come when he Iases Rickard was not much pleas when he got this verdict from hes.
 is one of those easy-going men who takes things easy Ac- Fding to those who ought to know but the champions condition, he is as sick as he thinks he is and ld out for the additional seventeen ys so that he could take off some
 his surplus weight.
 A direct contrast to Willard is the allenger, Frank Moran. He came VII from Saratoga Springs yester- 7 as soon as he heard that the lt was to be postponed. He called
 Tex Rickard at the Waldorf and god if the date. March 8. was off !, ckard stated that it was. 'All right, said Moran. "wbat,e lr date? Anything you say, Tex 1 satisfactory to me-"
 Moran is so willing to get a chance | Willard that he doesn't mind anr- He is confident thar
 can beat the champion, and those 10 have seen him at work in Sara "a are of the same opinion. Rickard stated yesterday that the its for the bout on March 25 would
 placed on public sale Monday. The tin ticket office will be at the Gar n and Rickard will have several ket offices up town.
 The speculators are still bounding ? promoter, and yesterday one of em came to Rickard and offered n a big price for all his $10 seats. ckard refused to talk to the man.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
MILBURN IS AGAIN
 CHOSEN CAPTAIN
Surprising Action of Baseball
 Team Toward Disqualified Player

New Haven, Feb. 17.-AlthouEh Captain Arthur M Mliburn, of the Yale Varsity baseball team, was one of five players declared ineligible for the remainder of the college year, for violating the summer baseball rule, he was unanimously reelected cap- tain at a meeting of the nine yester- day. It was said that while he will be unable to play, he will direct the team from the bench.
 Officers of the Athletic association expressed surprise when they heard the news. Members of the team de- clined to explain their action
 The five Yale baseball men who were disqualified for violating the col lege athletic rules by accepting free board for playing baseball at Quogue, l.. l., last summer, have been deluged with offers to become members of all sorts of hines this season, but they have all declined to accept. It is said that agents of major league teams have endeavored to sign LeGore, Rhett and PuInpelly as these three are be- lieved to be of big league calibre. Cap- tain Milburn will graduate this spring but as Rhett, Pumpelly, LeGore and Easton have another year at Yale it is expected they will be eligible for next years nine It is said that all five of the debarred athletes will assist in the development of the nine this spring.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
ELI HOCKEYISTS WIN.

New Haven, Conn.,, Feb. 17-Yale hockey team tonight Wh1teWashed Williams college, to 0. They scor- ed within two minutes and, showing the cleverest article of team play eX- hibited by Yale this season. outp1ay- ed the visitors in both defense and attack, leading to 0 when the first half closed.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
LOSE CLOSE GAME.

Boston, Feb. 1.-The Boston Ath- fetic associations hockey team seven, by a desperate finish against the Harvard club of Boston team last night. beat the Cambridge graduates 3 to 1 and held second place behind St. Nicholas in the Amateur Hockey league race.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
BOWLING RESULTS
 ON AETNA ALLEYS
Robertson's Fine Work Helps the Wesleyan Quintet to Clean Up
 RivaIs-Printers' League.

The Wesleyan bow1ers of the Baraca league made a clean sweep in the games with the Epworth quintet. Robertson for the victors putting up a corking good game, topping the nights play with a total of 314. The Trinitys took the Athenians into camp winning two out of three close games. Jones with BOP for his total was the star for the victors. The scores follow:
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
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FORM INDEPENDENT TEAM.

A new independent basketball team has been formed in this city compris- ing members of the New Britain High school and some alumni players. The new quintet consists of the following: Dudack, Steve Donnelley, Dean, Par ker and Koplowitz. The manage ment is desirous of securing games with High school and business col lege teams about the state.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
RANGERS VS. LARkSPURS.

The Rangers bowling team will journey to Hartf'> tomorrow eve ming to meet the Larkspurs in a re- turn game. The Capitol City boys trimmed the locals on previous oc- casion. and the Hardware City lads are out for revenge. The team will leave on the 7:22 o'clock suburban train.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-17
INVESTS IN BALTIMORE CLUB.

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 17--Fritz Mai sel, third baseman of the Yankees, has invested a part of his earnings in Jack Dunn's local International league team. Fritz admitted that ne had not put all his earnings into the venture, but declares he thinks the investm ment a good one.