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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Congressman McHenry Introduces a
Resolution Asking Tha. Each
State Pass Law T-xins
Coal Tonnage.
COURT ROOM PACKED MITCHELL is PRESENT
Miners Want a Relief Fund and Pen
sions For Victims Of Mine Ac.
cidents-About 600 Del
egatcs Present.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 3.-When the
American Mining Congress opens its
second session here today it will be
asked to go on record favoring state
laws taxing the coal tonnage of each
state, provide a fund for relief and
pensions for victims of mine accidents.
The resolution was drawn up by Con-
dred and fifty delegates. representing
thirty-seven states and territories are
registered, and more are expected to-
day. John Mitchell, ex-president of
the United Mine Workers, led the de-
bate this morning, on the best meth
DDS of conserving the natural mineral
sources of the country. Secretary of
the Interior Garfield, this afternoon
will open the government testing sta
tion at Arsenal Park. telegram was
received from Hartman stating he
was unable to attend the convention
AT the mining congress here today
Secretary Garfield formally opened the
new government testing station. AZ
ter his speech the work of the station
was demonstrated and number Of
test explosions fired Mitchell former
president of the miners made the prin-
cipal address and declared for great
er protection for the lives of miners
was needed He said the small con-
sumer of coal pays too much and the
big consumer too little. The coal COM
panies are making their entire profit
on 10 to 25 per cent on their output.
1t means the small consumer is paying
the entire profit. He declared greater
care snould be taken in firing shots,
saying foreign laborers were ignorant
of conditions and allowed to do such
work, causing accidents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
VETERAN RIVER
MAN PASSES AWAY
Capt. John J. Mclean, Former Mayor
OF East ST. Louis, is
asss5s ~ Dead

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, Dec. 5.-Captain
John J. Mclean, former mayor of
East st. Louis, veteran river man and
member of the G. A. r., died Tuesday
evening after a brief Illness. Captain
Mclean, one Of the best known men
of East st. Louis, was mayor of the
city from 1881 to 1883. He was the
son of Milton Mclean, an attorney
and partner of former Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor Charles P. Johnson of Mis-
souri,.
He was &C years old and leaves a
willow and five children-John j. Jr,
Nat C. and Ralph Mclean. Mrs. III.
d. Timberlake and Mrs. Martin d.
Baker.
At thu family residence, $50 North
Tenth street. it was stated that the fu-
neral arrangements had not yet been
completed. Captain Mclean was for
MANY wears connecte with the Wig
gins Ferry company and operated one
{ their boats between the Illinois and
| Missouri shores.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
ArchboId Shows Frequent Increases in
Standard Oil Stock After Its
Absorption Of California
Companies.
FROM 8 TO 1e MILLIONS
Kellogg Asked For Copy Of the Con-
tract Showing a Loan Of ST.
100000 With Barnsiall
Company.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-Archbold re-
sumed the witness stand this morning
1t is expected Kellogg's examination
of him will be completed this after
noon. He produced memorandum
purporting to wv the gradual in
crease of CAPT stock of the Standard
of Californ The Standard pur-
chased the cific Coast Oil company
in 1900 for S161 900, Archbold said it
then had a capital stock of a million
In 1902 the capitalization was increas
ed to three millions. In 1908 it was
increased to six millions. Later in
the same year it was increased to six
teen millions, with privilege of in
creasing to twenty-five millions. The
name was then changed to the Stand
ard of California. The witness de-
clared search failed to find copy
of the contract with the Bansdall Oil
company which showed a loan of ST.
100000 to the head of the concern
The original contract, Kellogg declar-
ed, lay in escrow with Pittsburg
bank and could be produced. if neces-
sary. 1t was asked that this be done.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Emperor Having Trouble With His
War-Like Nephew on Policy
to be Pursued In the
Balkans.
WANTS PEACEFUL END
Josef Would Like to Close His Reign
With Peace But Ferdinand
Seems to Insist on a
Revolt.

VIENNA, Dec. S.-An open clash
between Emperor Josef and Franz
Ferdinand, his war-like nephew, over
the policy to pursue in the Balkan
dispute, is inevitable. according to an
expression today of diplomats high in
the government service. The aged en-
peror is trying to bring his illuatrious
regin to a peaceful close and the con-
sequent opposition of Ferdinand's
policy has placed the latter in state
of almost revolt. Ferdinand plans to
seize the entire Balkan territory, max
ing the Austrian government the most
powerful in Europe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
China Grateful to America.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3-The graft
tude of the Chinese governement, to
the United States for the remission of
fourteen million for the Boxer indemn-
ity fund was personally expressed to
President Roosevelt today by Tang
Tang Shao vi. the imperial envoy who
was sent to Washington by the late
emperor. lie was accompanied by of
fetal members, the suite including
Tsai Flu, the imperial prince. Tang,
in a few words expressed thanks, to
Roosevelt, who responded to the APP
probation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
WILL SPEND
FORTUNE FOR SON
Beach Harsis to Get the Benefit Of His
Fathers Cash in Murder
Trial.

LEXINGTON KY, Dec. although
the will of Judge Jim Hargis of
Breathitt county, the feud chieftain.
cut his son Beach Hargis off without
cent the patricide will have the ad
vantage of the entire fortune to de-
fend himself in the coming trial. Mrs.
Hargis, his mother, who inherited the
Hargis money, has announced that she
will spend every dollar in an effort to
acquit her son and the slayer o. her
husband. The trial was set for Dec.
16, at Irvine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Dead Man Alive.

PONTIAC, ILL.,, Dec. 3.-Fred REIN
und who was considered by his rela-
tives at being dead for the past twen-
ty years, has arrived home to visit his
mother. He disappeared twenty years
ago. He has been engaged in a pros
porous business at Dubuque, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
COAD PROMISED
TO MARRY GIRL
Judge Stewart Decides Millionaire De-
cided He Would Marry Va
leria AIIenspech.

LINCOLN, Dec 3.-Mark NJ. Coad,
of Nebraska, a millionaire, promised
he would marry Valeria Allenspech, is
the decision of Judge Stewart today
in the case brought by the woman to
establish a common law marriage.
Coad admitted he sustained martial
relations, but said sle receipted bills
freeing him from obligations. He de-
clared the suit was an effort to get
cash
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
TWO Cent POSTAGE to Germany.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The post
master general today announced the
establishment of twocent postage
between the United tSates and Ger
many, effective January I, next on all
letters going by direct sea route. On
letters directed via Great Britain and
France. correspondents will continue
to naN five cents.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
REVOLUTIONISTs
ARE FURIOUS
At Premature Disclosure of Attempt
to Overthrow English Power
In India

VAN COUvER, Dec. g. The prema-
ture disclosure of their plans % start
q revolution to overthrow the power
of England in India, has infuriated
today holding a secret meeting in an
effort to discover who revealed the de-
tails of the plot. Several lIindoocs
now open in their dislo,alty to Eng
land, declare the condition in India is
such that the Canadian government
will not dare deport them for sedition
The chief leaders are now in the
United States,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Radicals Earn New Party.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3.-A new radical
political party is being formed here
today by Representatives of the radiacl
elements of all parts of tae country
Jay Forrest of Albany, N. Y, former
chairman of the populist party. is
heading the movement. The independ-
ence party leaders are here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
U. S. Will Not Intervene


WASHINGTON, Dec. 3-There is mo
intention of the United States to in
tervene in Hayti. If the rights and
property of the American citizens and
otner foreigners is entangled 1t will be
unnecessary to send orders from
washington to the officers at the scene
OF actlon as to what they should do.
The future action of the United States
depends on whether the new provis-
lonai government shows itself capable
OF maintaining itself, and res = sg
law and order. The charge snst
Minister Furniss that he IS. ragged
Alexis to resist the re- - onist is
regarded in the state q . Aent with
out foundation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Hazardous Ohstacles2

Kellogg called the attention of Arch
bold to the direct testimony saying the
refneries We're located i'll reference to
handling the general business. Then
by a series ofquestions he established
the fact the export phase of the oil
business has decreased from 10 per
cent in 1870 to Is per cent today.
controverting Archbolds statement
the Standard was responsible for the
development of export business by
surmounting hazardous" obstacles.
Archbold was loath to make the adj
missions. Rosenthal proffered, consid-
cradle advice to Kellogg. Kellogg
finally testify remarked: Il don't need
your advice, | can get along. probably
not as well, but | can get along"
James A. Moffett, who will be the
next witness, entered the court room
late this morning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
WINNERS IN
STOCK JUDGING
Iowan's Judgment Best on Cattle and
Horses at the Live Stock
Show

CHICAGO, Dec. 3.-The students
representing Iowa Agricultural college
at Ames, Iowa. won the students iudg-
ing contest at the International Live
Stock show. Nebraska university was
second and Texas Agricultural college
third; the points being Iowa, 1878;
Nebraska, 4153; and Texas, 4,0S1
The winning Iowa students were
Ross Norman, C. w. McCampbell, R.
E. Hunt, H. f. Kiger and w. w. unit.
They led in judging cattle and horses.
while Nebraska led in Judging swine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Paid no Tariff in England.

Kellogg. asking about the foreign
trade of the Standard brought out the
admission the Standard paid no tariff
in England Archbold made it plain
he was opposed to tariff changes.
Speaking of Russia he said the Russian
oil producers could ship oil free to
America if accorded the same priv
ilege of American producers. The
tariff eulogy was cut short by Kellogg
who asked the witness to confirm pre-
vious statements of Standard officials
philanthropists in the conduct of a
"hazardous'' business. Kellogg drew
attention to forty percent yearly di-
vidends, and like surplus earned year
ly Archbold took occasion to de
nounce the Interstate Commerce Com,
mission in it's statement regarding the
pipe lines.
He said it was ''impracticable that
pipe lines could be operated as com
mon carriers. They are peculiar
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
LOS ANGELES LEPER
DIED IN HOSPITAL
Woman Who Was Kidnapped by
Husband From Hospital, Dies
of Leprosy.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3.-Mrs. Isa-
bella Wardwell, leper, the widow of
the famous officer, died today at the
county hospital. She was buried in
the pottersfield. The case has at
tracted nation wide attention since
last summer when her husband, Gen
eral Wardwell, kidnapped her from
the county hospital, and fed to hut
in the Arizona mountain. He died
soon afterwards, and she returned to
the city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
River Rising Again.

PINE BLUFF, Ark, Dec. 3.-Rains
are reported up the river and predict
ed here. they threaten to still further
rise the hope of saving property
through the dynamiting of the dkye
has been abandoned. 1t is feared that
the annex court house is doomed,
from the undermining of a strip OF
land from behind
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
win Appeal to Governor.

CHICAGO, DDec. 3.-In final eff
fort to save her father from the gal
lows. Edna Billik, the daughter Of
Necromancer. condemned to die De
cember II, will go to Springfield at
the end of this week to make per
sonal appeal to Governor Deneen. Bill
lik is alternately hopeful and despond-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
ARKANSAS RIVER
AT A STANDSTILL
Dynamiting the Levee Turns the Cur
rent but Serious Danger Still
Threatens.

PINEBLUFF. Ark, Dec. with the
Arkansas river practically at stand
still following the dynamiting last
night of the levee, that turned the
current toward this city and the crest
of the flood divided the hope is enter.
tanned here for the first time that the
most serious moment-- has passed.
Serious danger, however. still threat
ems many of the costly buildings, but
the worst is believed to be over
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
planned to Kill Frazer.

CALCUTTA, Dec. S.-Three Beng
a,is were arrested today at Tuticorin'
charged with plotting to assassinate
I ieut Gov. Frazer, of Bengal. The
plans that were completed were 70
lin him while he was on his way on
his ship.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
7opAY's WEATHER FORECAST.
Indications for Iowa, Illinois and Mis-.
souri, Wired from Chicago.

For Keokuk and Vicinity. Cloudy
tonight and Friday; colder Friday
For Illinois: Rain or snow tonight
or Friday.
For Iowa: Cloudy tonight and Fri
dav with snow north portion; colder
Friday,
For Missouri: Unsettled weather to-
night and Friday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Illinois Has a Birthday.

CHICAGO. Dec. a.-Today is the
birthday of the state of Illinois, though
Illinois does not know it. This event
was not observed except by the school
teachers who called the attention of
their history classes to the date.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
SteinheiI contradicts.

PARIS, Dec. 3.-Mme. Steinheils ex-
animation by Andre was resumed this
afternoon. She avs frustrated by a di-
rect question concerning her deeds
On the night of the crime. The state
ments were contradictory in a num-
ber of instances.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Mireless From the Fleet.

SANDIEGO, Calf, Dec. 3-The
American squadron is now enroute
from Magdalena Bay, to South Ameri-
can ports, according to wireless mes
sage today, from Magdalena Bay
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Davis, Accused of the Murder of DR..
Rustin, Listens AttentiveIy to
the Testimony Of Mrs.
Rice.
Officers Forced to Clear the Way For
Mrs. Rice-Davis Realized the
Crucial Moment Has
Arrived.

OMAHA, Dec. Sit was almost i'm
possible to gain entrance into the
court house this morning to the Davis
trial. Officers were forced to clear the
way for Mrs Rice, who is supposed
to have been the paramour of Rustin,
when she arrived in court. Davis
watched Mrs. Rice intently while she
was on the stand, listening to every
word said, seeming to realize the
crucial moment of the trial had ar
rived
Mrs. Rice on the Stand.
Mrs. Abbie Rice took the stand in
the Davis trial this morning. The 9th
er unimportant witness occupied the
first part of the hearing. Her prelim-
mary testimony related to her inti-
macy with Rustin, in which she adj
mitted he had kept suite Of rooms
for her. She was asked if near the
end of the morning she had noticed
a great change in Rustin, shortly be
fore the killing. The defense object
ed and the witness and the jury were
excused un Ill this afternoon while the
first legal battle trial was fought by
the opposing attorneys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03

ana IN short time all was tranquility
again. General Poidevin was made
governor of the city. Due to
MS quick thought earlier riots were
put down, he declared that ne has the
situation entirely under control, and
mat there will be no renewal of the
looting and the rioting.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
po,,cv of Late Emperor.

pEKIN. Dec. S.-Further assurances
Of granting the constitution at the e, emu NJ,
o Of p nine years was given today in an
,n,ner,al edict pledging the throne 10
continue the policy of the late en-
peror.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
am Eishermen DROWNED.

TOXIC, Dec. "a typhoon swept
Hatsu island. Kawast bay yesterday
and drowned $50 fishermen, according
to reports received here today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
will start National Apple show

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-The presi-
dent will at 1:30 p. m. next Monday
press button at the white house.
starting the national apple show at
Spokane, Washington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Steamships Collide.

LONDON, Dec. 3.-The Friesland o.
the Red Star Line, and the new Pio-
neer, collided today on the Mersey
Both of the ships sustaining serious
damage. The collision was due to g
foo
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Fired on Thieves.

Doors We're smashed with rife balls
ana goods were hauled into the street
anu divided among the mob. The
Ashtlng over the spoils became gen.
s'ai and word was sent to the police
neddquarters. Members of the COM
l''lee of public safety and detach-
mehts OF the loyal troops We're press
eu INTO service and sent against the
r'oo No order gas given to disperse.
put instead the troops fired down the
s.'eet as soon as they came within
aiise and the thieves fled in all oil
'scuons. Eight of the men were kill
W at the first volley. While this was
sum 9 ON an attack was made on the
summary where some officials had
AAeh refuge. Before a concerted as
saull could be made troops were hur
!, ,,eu 70 the scene and the rioters fed
'ue trouble was quickly put down
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
U. s. wiz Interfere.

~ WI 777717.S TtFeSTISVC
WAsHINGTON,,sDec. 3.-Root stat
ed definitely this afternoon that the
United States will not interfere at
Hayti
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Weather Conditions.

1t is colder in the eastern portion
of the country, with the crest of high
pressure in Virginia and there have
been scattered light snow fiurries In
the lake region.
1t is warmer west OF the Mississip-
pi valley, and there have been rains
with low barometer on the Pacific
slope.
Cloudy weather is indicated for this
section tonight and Friday, becoming
cooler during Friday
D;.ar R,IIotip
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
Troops Fire on Looters.

Loyal troops, keeping order in the
city under the direction of the newly
formed committee of safety, have been
obliged to fire on bands of looters who
we're robbing the warehouses, and a
aozen persons are reported killed. The
'act that the troops protected the de-
posed president and permitted him to
secure refuge in foreign warship, in
named the enemies of the late admin
ktfation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03

--..eading The Gate City? ~ Genus
per week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
u,v.i,s President is Finally Driven to
seek Refuge on French War.
ship at the Last
Mement.
Alexis FINALLY YIELDS
palace Surrounded by an Infuriated
Mob Which cIamored Loudly
For the Life Of the De-
posed Ruler.

dent Alexis has been deposed and is
now safe on board the French training
shin Duguay Trouin and Port An
Prince is in the hands of the revolu-
|tonjsts. Gen. Simon, the leader of
,be insurgents, is marching up the
pninsula with an army of 5000 and a
new president, Gen. Legitime, has
been proclaimed.
At the last moment President Alexis
Yielding to the urging of those about
lin and decided to take refuge aboard
,he French warship. At 5 o'clock a
salute of 21 guns announced his de-
parture from the palace. Thousands
had gathered there early in the day
and they had surged around the en-.
frances threatening TO tear down the
walls to drive the president and his
royal followers out. AS the hours
Dassed the mob became infuriated,
shouting for him to leave the county.
The mob was armed and men and
women, beside themselves with rage,
heaped curses on the head of the aged
man who had been deposed from the
presidency, but who had fiercely ex-
pressed a determination to fight to the
last.
Hayti tranquil Today.
Hayti is seemingly tranquil te Cay.
The Haytian soldiers who forty eight
burs ago prepared to follow the de-
POSED president have changed their
tune. With rifles in display they are
ioing guard duty while the populace.
IN gala attire, is making holiday in
celebration of the downfall of one ad-
ministration and the elevation of an
other. Gen. Legitime sent word to
Gen. Simon he will not oppose him and
invited him to enter the city. Simon
has made no answer. He Will answer
in person here. Should Simon accept
Legitime, who was the choice of the
lormer adherents Of Alexis and the
citizens committee of Port Au Prince,
things will be tranquil. French Of
fcials favor Legitime. Simon's forces
are expected to reach here some time
tonight or tomorrow and until then
there will be suspense. The real dan
ger so far as United States interests
are concerned is the growth of the
anti-American feeling. Minister Fur
Mss is blamed for much of the trouble.
lie is known to have counseled Alexis
10 hold out while the French minister
tried to get him to flee the country.
Pacards insulting, Furniss were
distributed throughout the city and
demand he be recalled. There is lit
lie danger of disturbance to the Amer
lean legitaion. Fifty marines from the
cruiser Des Moines are inside the
building.
Alexis Goes to Jamaica.
President Alexis was taken to ia
maica on the French cruiser Duguay
Irouin His personal fortune is safe
Most of 1t was deposited in the British
and United States financial institutions
ior many days.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-12-03
River Bulletin.
Fld.Stage. Height. CHING,

Fld.Stage. Height. Chng. II ntSH
ST Paul IA Frozen
La Crosse .12 2.5 ....
Davenport - 2.2 -o4 49,.
Keokuk Is 81 ~o.1 -.
st. ..ouis 80 @ 80.
xRise. Fall.
The river will remain nearly sta
tionary.
Local Observations.
Dec. Bar. Their. Wind. Weather
/ 2,7p.m. 1905 25 S Clear
ar pm. 80. 40 26 Cloudy
River above low water of 1854, 2
feet, tenth; change in "a hours, fall
4 tenth.
{ Mean temperature, 20.
/ Maximum temperature, 80.
Minimum temperature, 8.
FRED z. GOSEWlSCH.
Observer.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-02
NEE PIERCE REPUBLICAN
BY 1000 VOTES
Chairman Crum Gives Estimates
Democrats Hopeful.

With the closing Of the campaign
tonight, County Chairman George E..
Crum of the republican county CEN
trail committee claims the county for
the republican ticket with plurali-
ties ranging from 500 to 1900 votes.
Mr. Crum believes Idaho will give
a republican Plurality CT $4,000
votes and forecasts the election Of
Judge William Taft.
"The situation in Nez Perez coun-
ty on the eve Of the election Is most
cheerful" said Mr.. Crum today, "and
reports from other sections OF the
etate suggeSsFbig republican plurali-
ties" 4s.~eseas
The democrats claim the election
of the legislative ticket in Nez
Perce county assured and believe
this ticket will carry a sufficient vote
10 insure the election of the remain
der of the county t-cKet. Attorney
J o. Bender, chairman OF the demo
cratic county central committee, has
predicted democratic victories Tor the
democratic legislative ticket Bonner
Kootenai, Shoshone. Latah, Ne'
Perce and Idaho counties and fore
casts the election of Alexander FOL
governor. Mr.. Alexander also believes
BRYAN win carry Idaho.
Both chairman have conducted
most active campaign and have sem
speskers into every precinct in thu
county.