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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
All Lines VIII Fully Restore Passen-
ger Rates in Missouri to That
Rate on April the
Tenth.
EXECUTIVES DECISION
Two-cent Fare Litigation In Other
Western States Will be Push.
ed Vigorously by the
Railroads.

CHICAGO. Ill.,, March 16.-Western
railroads are going to lend every en-
ergy toward bringing about return
to a Scent basis for passenger fares in
all the states, and have already de-
cided to file Scent tariff for the
state of Missouri, to take effect April
TO- AS soon after this date as possible
the interstate rates will be raised to
he in line with the Scent rate through
Missouri
This decision was reached yesterday
at conference Of the presidents and
vice presidents of Missouri roads, held
in the ofice of B. l.. Winchell, presi-
dent of the Rock Island road. The
officials were unanimous in the opin.
ion that full advantage should be TAX.
en- of the legal opinion of Judge Nc
Pherson in the Missouri case, although
there was at first some sentiment in
favor of accepting the courts sugges
tlon that 21a cents be charged by the
strong" roads and cents by the
weak" roads. Even if this were done
21a cents would have to be the rate
where ever competition existed. and
the Scent rate could be charge by the
weak" lines only on business which
was noncompetitiye.
One or two of the presidents though
that If the suggestion of the court wa!
accepted it might allay hostile meas
ures by the State Legislature. but final
| ly came to the conclusion that the worst
the roads could get from litigation
would be 21s cents Therefore, nc
valid reason for making the conces
sion could be advanced. Some months
ago the Executive Board of the West
ern lines appointed committee. of
which p. S. Eustis, passenger traf
fic manager of the Burlington. is chair.
man, whose duty it is to look after the
2-cent rate affairs. This committee
was instructed to have meeting soon
and to line up the situation with re-
spect to the other states.
| Suits in Other States.
/ The executives are of the open opin
| ion that the existing suits against 2
cent laws should be pushed vigorously
and that suits should be begun in all
other 2-cent states should be the de
cision of the Supreme Court be favor.
able. At present there are no suits in
| the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Ne
braska, Iowa. Minnesota, Wisconsin
! Illinois and Indiana. In the states OF
Arkansas, South Dakota and Mime
sofa the question Is before the courts.
With respect to the freight rates in the
State of Missouri. no change is neces.
sary, for the schedules provided for by
the statute were never put in force.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
Enlisted in keokuk.

MARSHALLTOWN, Ia, March 16.
Edwin Sawyer, a member of the
soldiers home from Prescott, Adams
county, is dead. aged II. Mr.. Sawyer
had been a member of the home since
1905. He saw four years service in
Company E, Third Iowa infantry ,hav-
ing enlisted at Keokuk. June s, 1861.
He was discharged at Davenport, June
12. 1866. His widow. Mrs. Jane Saw
yer, lives at Glenwood, Ia.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
subsits His Opinion on the Tariff to
the House and Senate in Spec
iaI Message Sent
Today.
HE URGES PRoMPTNEss
OF Highest Importance That New Bill
Should be Agreed Upon and
Passed With Much Speed
as Possible.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-Presi-
dent Taft sent his special message on
the tariff to congress today. In
full. it reads, as follows:
ITO the Senate and the House of re-
presentatives: Il have convened con-
gress in this extra session in order to
enable it to give immediate consider
alton to the revision of the Dingley
tariff act. The conditions affecting
the production, manufacture, and bust
ness generally, have SO changed ir the
last twelve years as to require read
1ustment and revision of import duties
imposed by that act. More than this.
the present tariff act with other for
ces of revenue, does not furnish in
come enough to pay authorized eX-
penditures. BY July 1st. next. excess
of expenses over receipts for the cur
rent fiscal year will equal one hun
d1ed million. The successful party in
the last election is pledged, to revision
of the tariff. The country and the busi-
ness community, especially. expect 1t.
The prospect of change in rates Of inn
port duties always causes suspension
or halt in business, because of un-
certainty as to changes to be made and
their effect 1t is therefore the high
est Importance that the new bill
should be agreed upon and passed
with as much speed as possible. con-
sistant with its thorough considera-
ton. For these reasons, have deem
ed the present to be all extraordinary
OCCASION. within the meaning of the
constitution, justifying and requiring
calling of al extra session. In my
in ugural address. stated in sum
mary way the principles upon which
my Judgment, the revision of the tariff
should proceed and indicated at least
one new source OF revenue that might
be properly resorted to. in order to
avoid a future deficit. 1t is not neces-
sary for me to repeat what l then said.
venture to suggest that the vital
business interests in this counry re-
1uire that the attention of he congress
IN this session be chiefly devoted to
{ The consideration of the new tariff bill
and that the less time given to other
subjects of legislation in this session
The better for the country"
(Signed) w. H. TAFT.
White House. March 10Th. 1909.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
Weather Conditions.

There has been light SNOW from
the Dakotas through the upper Missis-
sippi valley to the lake region, with
a low barometer passing north {, + the
upperlakes.
Between the Mississippi and the
Rockies the barometer is high from
the Dakotas to the Gulf, with fair,
cool weather.
The temperature is rising slightly
on the Pacific slope, with generally
fair weather. and area; of moderately
low pressure are in Oregon and Ari-
zona.
Fair weather is indicated for this
section tonight, probably continuing
through Wednesday, and little change
in temperature is expected
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions.
Especial to The Gate City.]

Especial to The Gate City.]
DES MONIES. March 16.-Pabbeldt
appellant, against Hamilton County,
Hamilton; dismissed
Mckenzie against Gray, appeallant,
Polk; affirmed
Hensley against Davidson Bros, ap-
pellant, Polk; affirmed
Conkling, appellant, against Young
Story; affirmed.
Kamrar against City of Webster
City, appellant, Hamilton; affirmed
City of Charles City against Secur-
ity Trust & Savings Bank, appellant
Floyd; affirmed.
Nolan, appellant, against Foley
Polk; reversed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
Message Applauded.

rats first message was read in the
senate Immediately after the assembly
.oday. The reading received mani.
iest expression of approval by the
iepuDlcan senators, who not only lik.
gu Its brevity but alSo the expression
" .he business of the session be con-
Aned as much as possible to the con-
sideration of the tariff The message
was referred to the committee OH
NANCE. On motion of Hale it was
'hen agreed that the senate adjourn,
and not meet til Friday. Prolonged ap.
pause greeted Secretary Latty when
ne sentered the house with the mes
,ass. During the reading. members
listened with the greatest attention,
ana when it was finished. there was
whirl-wind of hand clapping.
me first business of the house to-
uay was the report of the committee
appointed to wait on Taft. The
message was then read.
among the nominations confirmed
W the senate was Edward d. Win
slow, OF Illinois, + be consul general
at Stockholm.
NE senate this afternoon confirmed
'ne nominations of two United States
circuit judges for Ohio and Oregon
AAu enen adjourned until Friday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16

The fire department made run
this morning at 8 o'clock to the one
story fran house at No. S12 South
Fourteenth street where there was a
blaze between the ceiling and the roof,
caused by f'ue. The fire was put
ont by the chemical engine before any
great amount Of damage had been
done.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
WANTED TO HEAR
HART'S CHARGES
Court Room Crowded to Hear Judge
hart's Charges to the Jury in
the Carmack Case.

NASHVILLE, March 16-While
Judge Hart's charee of the jury of
the Cooper-Sharp trial will not be
made until this afternoon, the court
room was crowded this morning. The
Judge will deliver the charge at 200
o'clock
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
THE WEATHER.

Indications for Iowa, Illinois and Mis-.
souri,, Wired From Chicago.
For keokuk and vicinity: Fair to-
night and probably Wednesday.
For Illinois: Fair tonight and We'd
nesday. Not much change in tenn.
perature.
For Iowa and Missouri: Fair tonight
and probably Wednesday
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
River Forecast.

The river will fall slowly.
Bar.Tler. Wind Weather.
is I p m. 1922 "a SW LtSnw
16 Z a. m. -. 3o.19 % w Clear
Rainfall for past "a hours, 2 hun
dredths.
River above low water of 1864,
feet, / tenths.
Change in "a hours, fall, 4 tenths.
Mean temperature, 50.
Maximum temperature. Al.
Minimum temperature. "a.
FRED Y. GOSEW1SCH.
- Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16

Will Ask Rehearing in Smell Case.
CLINTON, H., March 16.-Attor-
ne.-s for Richard Smell, the r. :nher-
tied son of the late Col. Tom Smell.
left for Springfield today to file pc
tition in the supreme court for re-
hearing of the will case.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
Payne viii Report Rill.

Chairman Payne, of the ways and
l,eans committee today decided not
!" !. introduce the tariff bill until after
sue appointment OF new republican
ueihoer of the committee to take the
p,ace ~ OF former Representative
noiyhge, of Colorado. He deemed it
mopef to show the bill to Bonynge's
.uccessor before presenting it to the
at noon it is believed the bill will
lo oe reported from the committee
antil tomorrow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16

= divorce has been granted IL the
,serlct court in the case of Dora
ware Taylor vs.. Charles Taylor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-16
Daily River Bulletin.

c., B. & @. Bridge, Burlington, Iowa.
March 16.-The present stage of the
river is 5 feet l inch above low water
mark, fall of 10 inches since last re-
port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
JIM LEWIS CAPTURED.
Is Charged With Shooting Officer
 Three Weeks Ago.

Eufaula, December 22.-(Special. .)-Jim Lewis, the negro who shot and wounded J. W. Price, ten miles south of the city, about three weeks ago, was captured to- day and landed In the county Jail at Clay ton. The negro was spotted by John Tay Tor near Conner, who, with the assistance of Forrest Granthan, effected his arrest. Excitement ran so high that it, was deemed advisable to conceal the prisoner. and he was chained and locked in box car It will be remembered that MT. Price, who is bailiff of his beat, attempted to serve an attachment upon the negro. who refused, and in the melee he turned upon MT. Price. ennptying the contents of his shotgun in his face. Fortunately. the shot were small and Mir. Price soon re- covered and afterward offered a reward for his arrest. It now develops that the negro is also wanted for killing his wife in Clay county Ga., four years ago, and that a substantial reward was for a long time offered for his capture.
 Mrs Bettie M. Pritchett, an old and most estimable Christian woman, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 10. Perry Thomas. Deceased came here from Hayneville and was 70 years old. The funeral exercises were held yesterday aft ernoon at 1 o'clock, Rev. T. H. Johnson officiating and her remains were taken to her former home for interment this morn fnr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
eApsDEN POULTRY SHOW.
Awards Are Announced By F. J. Mar
 shall of Atlanta.


 tFadsden, December 23.-(SpeciaL)--Th shopping district today in point of In- terest. The attendance was near 800. The scoring of the birds was finished at a late hour last night and the awards of ficially declared this morning. The judg- ing was done by F. J. Marshall of At lanta and gave the highest satisfaction. The winners were declared to be as fol- lows:
 R. c. Buff Orpingtons-Alto V. Lee, first pen, first cockrel.
 White Wyandotte-Dr. L. T. Lee, first hen, third bullet; R. A. Willis, first and second bullet, second cockrel; Mrs. E. M Keeling. first cockrel, fourth pull let
 R. C. R. l. Reds-H. W. Wood, Ensley, first cock, first and second bullet; A. M. Rattray, first cockre; Mrs J. R. Cald- well, first hen.
 Partridge Wyandottes-H. c. Leath. first pen, first and second bullet, first cockrel; w. P. Gwin, first cock, first hen, third and fourth bullet.
 White Leghorns-Dr. $. c. Tatum, Gen. nfSt dilu SecOHu pen, HrSt puilel, second hen, first bullet, fourth bullet. second cockrel; Joe Spurgen, city, third pen; w. c. Delorme, first pen, first cock; s. L. Graham, Rome, Ga, second and third bullet first cockerel.
 s. c. Brown Leghorns-Eugene Ew- ing, first and second cockerel, second, third and fourth bullet.
 Black Orpingtons-E. D. Jordan, grst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

pen, fourth bullet, first cockerel, third cockerel, first and second hen; w. c. Meeks, second pen, first bullet, second cockerel; J. L. Martin, Alabama City, sec ond and third bullet. 5. C. Buff Orpingtons-Mrs. A. l.. Por- ter Talladega Springs, first pen, second, third and fourth coclxerel; A ". McCul- tough, second pen first and second hen. second, third and fourth bullet first cock; s. c. E,bbetts, first bullet; A. M Rattray, first cockerel.
 s. c. R. l. Reds--A. M. Pearson, Syla- cauga, first pen, first cockerel c. w. 1cady, Guntersville second and third pen, second, third and fourth cock, first and second hen. second bullet, fourth bullet; H. A. Norris, Boaz, second cockerel, first bullet; w. T. Duke, city, third cock erel; Alexander Greet, third bullet. | Buff Plymouth Rocks-W. P. Hoffer- bert city, first. second, third and fourth pen, first, second, third and fourth hen, first cock, second and third bullet, first, second and fourth eockerel; Dr. w. s. Ed wards, second cock, third cockerel; G. c. little, first and fourth bullet.
 White Plymouth Rocks-S. c. Ebbetts, first and second pen first, second, third and fourth bullet, first, second, third and fourth cockerel, first, second and third cock, first. second and third hen; J. M. Smith, fourth hen.
 Buff Wyandottes--J. c. Greene first and third pen third cock first, second, third and fourth hen. first and second pull let, first cockerel; l.. E. Chandler, sec ond pen second cock, third and fourth bullet second cockerel; A. M. Rattray, first cock.
 Barred Plymouth Rocks-C. H. Dozier, Marion, Ala, first pen, first hen, first and second cockerel. second cock, first, third and fourth bullet; O. H. McWillians, Rome, Ga.,. second pen, second, third and fourth cockerel first cock; H. Clay Leath, city, third pen, third cock; w. c. Meeks. fourth pen. third cockerel. second bullet.
 Silver Laced Wyandottes-J. R. Wal ker, first, second and third pen. first and second cockerel, first bullet. first and sec- ond hen, first cock; s. l.. Graham, Rome, Ga., third pen.
 cock and second cock, first cockerel; Ben Leath, second pen.
 Bronze Turkeys-C. F. Meeks, first pair.
 White Holland Turkeys-Warren Weeks, first pair.
 Best Display Plymouth Rocks, S. C.. Ebbetts: Wyandottes, J. R. Walker; R. I. Reds, c. w. Eady'; Leghorns, Dr. S. c. Tatum; Orpingtons. A. w. McCul- lough.
 Best Pens-Plymouth Rocks. S. c. Eb- betts. Wyandottes, H. Clay Leath; Or pingtons. E. D. Jordan; Games Carl Lay; I,eghorns, pr. s. c. Tatum; Rhode Isl- and Reds, A. M. Pearson.
 Best pair in American class" s. C. Ebbetts.
 Best four Buff Plymouth Rocks. W. P. Hofferbert
 Best four Barred Rocks. c. H. Dozier
 Best display by Etowah county exhibi- tor, $. c. Ebbetts.
 Best trio by Etowah county exhibitor, S. c. Ebbetts
 Four ribbons offered by the American BufY Plymouth club won by W. P. Hof- ferbert. Also Reliable incubator offered by Reliable Incubator company for larg- est number of birds scoring over STE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
SCHOOL IS REGISTERING.
CounciIl's School Is Growing Under It's
 New Management.

Huntsville, December 22.-(SpeciaL)- J. The Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes, founded by the late Prof. William H. Councill, and for more than 30 years one of the most potent factors in the development of the negroes of the south Is taking on new life and bids fair to continue the good work it has done for the south generally under the management of it's new president, Prof. Walter s. Buchanan. Professor Buchanan is a young man. a graduate from thes Tuskegee institute, and also from Sloyd Training school of Boston and Harvard university. He is thorough ly in sympathy with southern conditions and understands the true relation of the white and colored races The enroll ment of the institution this year is greater than ever before, and the same extensive and intensive work in the in dustries is being carried on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Bride-To-Be Is Entertained.

Greenville. December 2S.-tSpecial.)- Mrs N. J. Beeland was the hostess al a luncheon yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Ettie peeland. whose marriage to MT. Wade Rogers of Leto- hatchie takes places on December %. Twelve young ladies were the guests Miss Ettie Beeland, Miss Clara Beeland. Miss Frances Beeland, Miss Mary Wag- gener, Miss Annie Laurie Beeland, Miss Virgle Powell. Mrs Frank Benson Mrs. E. R. Edwards. Mrs. R. Dickerson, Mrs. Frank Daniel, Miss Elsie WinlSler and the hostess. Mrs. W. ]. Beeand.
 A delightful six-course luncheon was served, the decorations and the color scheme besng bride roses and green and white. The brides place was denoted by big bow of tulle. Mrs. R. B. Dick erson was the toastmistress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

Dadeville, December 2S.-(Special.)- James Hutchinson, one of the best known
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

Get Merita Chocolates at Glarke's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
JAMES HUTCHINSON DIES.

Jerry Dennis Kills Two Hogs Weigh
 Ing 700 Pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24

citizens of the county, passed away at the home of his sister. Mrs. T. J. Hunt. on Tuesday morning. MT. Hutchinson was gallant Confederate soldier and lost one of his legs in the service of the south. He had been a great sufferer ever since but bore 1t bravely. He was buried yes terday evening. Rev. Henry Stevenson conducted the funeral services.
 Jere c. Dennis, prominent lawyer and planter of this place, killed two hogs re- gently which weighed close on to 700 pounds. They were killed when slightly less than two years old. The object les son of these fine hogs and Tallapoosa farmers winning the State oat prizes will not be lost on the farmers next year, and there will be more meat and grain raised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Iiouor Discussion.

Section 21 of the constitution and by laws of the Union club, the new polit- ical organization in Anniston, provld- ing that no liquors, beers nor malt should be stored in the room, was the sub feet of no little discussion at the reg ular meeting of the club last night President Frank Farley finally put down the discussion by the statement tnat the nrovision was merely a measure in keep ing with the statewide law. 1t was not the first time, however, that liquor discussion has taken place m that room as it was only recently used as anti amendment headquarter5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Mrs. Susan Bostick Dies.

Huntsville. December 23.-(Special.)-- Mrs. Susan Bostiek, aged 63 years. died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Holmes, in West Huntsville last night after a long illness. The body was sent today to Flora, Tenn, her former home, for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Holiday Excursion Rates via Central
 of Georgia Railway.

Low rate excursion tickets on sale December 17, IS, 21. 22. 23, "A, 25, S1, 1909. and January 1. 1910; return limit January 6. 1910. For rates and infor nation relative to train and sleeping car service apply to S. E. Cow.n. com mercial agent 2002 First avenue. Br mini gham, or R. w. Luckett. ticket agent, Terminal station.
 12-11-12-16-1S-19-23-2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Newman Returns to Huntsville.

Huntsville, December 2S.-(Special.)- William ". Newman, after having en- gagged in the mining of silver in the Hud- son Bay country, in Canada. has returned to Huntsville and gone into the insurance and real estate business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
For Lumber See EWART LUMBER co. 4631 First Ave-, East Lake Car Line.

The exquisite art packages and incomparable quality of Merita Chocolates are bringing us the candy trade. Daily dem onstrations free samples. Clarke Bros, 309 N. 2Oth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Judqe Greene Improves.

Judge James T. Greene, who has been critically i'll at his home in this city for several days, was reported as some what better this morning, though his condition is still considered precarious. Judge Greene was formerly recorder and is one of the most prominent members of the Anniston bar He also stands high in the ranks of Confederate veterans, Elk and other fraternal organizations, and much concern Is felt over his ill., ness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-24
Thomas To Speak.

Judge William 1T. Thomas. of the Mont gomery city court. will be one of the speakers at the annual meeting of the American Historical association and the American Economic association. to be held Dcemeber 27-31 in New York. His address will be upon some of the tasks of the south. and will come on the even- ing of December 30.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-24
THIRSTY NEED
NOT SUFFER
IN GARY
Police Gather Enough Evi-
dence Saturday and Sun
day to Show That Absence
Of Saloons Alone Does Not
Abolish Drunkenness,

Just to prove that Gary is not as
dry as many people think it is, sew
eral drunks paraded the street yester-
day and Saturday with larger cargo
than they could effectively handle and
of the number which infested the south
end of the city. three were arrested.
These were: A. Romaine, arrested at
Ninth md Broadway: Harry Kennedy.
Broadway and the Wabash tracks: and
Frank Jenree, Broadway and Ninth.
OF course it cannot be stated that
this excess baggage was not taken on
at some point outside of Gary but the
fact remains that they could have inn
bibed just as freely in the city of Gary
as outside of 1t had they chosen to do
so. 1t is a noticeable fact that there
are as many DRINKS in Gary on Sat
urday and Sunday as there were be-
fore the saloons We're closed.
The only difference in the situation
now is that the front doors of the sa-
looms are now allowed to be open on
Sunday, where heretofore they have
been closed. It is also a fact that the
DRINKS are less bothersome than here
tofore. as they are kept off the street
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-05-24
IS SUDDENLY TAKEN ILL
E. Goodman of Gary Suffers
an Attack in Cigar
Store.

E. Goodman. an employee of the Bal
tomire lunch room, was taken suddenly
i'll yesterday afternoon in the Gary ci-
gar store on Broadway and was re-
moved TO the Mercy hospital, where he
was found to be in quite a serious con
dition. Mr.. Goodman was standing in
the store talking to a number Of friends
when suddenly he turned pale, and
with a gasp sank to the floor The am
bulance and a physician We're called at
once and he was removed to the Mercy
hospital.
Goodman was later taken to a Chi
cago hospital where he will be treat
ed. His friends say that he is sub
ject to those spells and that it might
affect him at any time Mr.. Goodman's
home is in Madison, Wis He has been
an employee of Manager Sullivan of the
lunch for some time.