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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27

President Taft's little swing
around the circle is going to set a
whole lot of people right on the tariff
question" says the Charles City In
telligencer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27

ditions in Europe, says Mr. Easley, the
unions in England are stronger than
the socialists, while in France the
socialists are now a great menace.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27
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THE GATE CITY COMFAN1.
IL. IA North Sixth St. keokuk. io@
THE GATE CITY is on sale at the fos
Hotel Keokuk. cor. Third and Jcnnsea
VA. d seos IS s Main - street
Depot News Stand
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27

Peoria has a man who is such lin
guist that he can talk United States,
English, baseball, theosophy and baby
talk fiuently.
Tailors say that green clothes are
out of date But the Cherokee Demo
crat complains that we still have
some of the greenies who wore green
things
president Taft's little swing
around the circle is going to set a
whole lot of people right on the tariff
question" says the Charles City In
telligencer.
A Chicago paper says that now that
society women have taken up the
woman suffrage question. the time will
probably come when there will be no
political parties, but each of us will
vote with our set"
"Johnsons wealth after all was
greater than Harriman's," says the
Waterloo Courier He worked for
others and left behind him store OF
sunshine which is better than the
railroad wizards millions"
The Sioux City Journal declares
that the Chicago Tribune's correspond
ent did not size up the Iowa situa
ton" He had it sized up for him
The Des Moines bureau does not
overlook such opportunities adds the
Journal
The Fairfield Ledger says the mar
who cannot accept President Taft'l
Interpretation of the national Repub
lican platform and indorse the policies
and work of the administration in ;
+ general way is better off with som'
other party.
! Des Moines is likely to lose its base
I ball club because OF lack of SUP
port. And 1t will be over a year yet.
remarks the Oskaloosa Herald, "be
fore the legislature meets, so there
little chance Of state appropriation
being secured
THE control OF railroads by the fec
eral government is in its infancy,
says the Des Moines Capital. 9TH
work of the interstate commerce con
mission is increasing rapidly. Tha
body cannot continue successfully I
be prosecutor, judge and jury. If tn
commission should be continued as
court, then other means must be e
tablished for the gathering of ev
dence. If it is to be continued as
commission to gather evidence and 4
put the prosecutions in shape, maxim
decisions in accordance with the fir
: finding of facts. then it would be rea
| enable to establish a court as su
gested by the President"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27

A Chicago paper says that now that
society women have taken up the
woman suffrage question. the time will
probably come when there will be no
political parties, but each of us will
vote with our set
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27
NOTES AND COMMENT.

The Herald-Transcript claims that
Peoria has man who is such lin
guist that he can talk United States.
English, baseball, theosophy and baby
talk fluently.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27

Tailors say that green clothes are
out of date But the Cherokee Demo
crat complains that We still have
some of the greenies who wore green
things.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-27

"Johnson's wealth after all was
greater than Harriman's,' says the
Waterloo Courier. He worked for
others and left behind him store of
sunshine which is better than the
railroad wizards Millions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
DISTRICT CHAPTER MEETS.
United Daughters of 1912 Decide on
Plans for Future.

The January meeting of the United
Daughters of 1872 District Chapter, met
in the Ebbitt House last Thursday after
noon Mrs. George W. Baird, first vice
president, presided. Reports OF officers
were read by Mrs. Frank Wilson, Miss
Alice Douglas Goddard, Mrs Magruder
Dove and Mrs. Noble Newport Potts.
The 1872 grave-marker committee re-
ported it was gathering data relative to
a number of officers. both of the army
and navy, who rendered distinguished
service in the war of 1Sl2-l4, who are
buried in the District of Columbia.
Miss Martina Corbin Jones and Miss
Ida Beall. daughter and granddaughter
of Commander Thomas Catesby Jones.
were elected honorary members. Miss
Margaret v. McCabe was appointed act
Ing registrar during the absence of Mrs
Albert l.. Pitney.
| Mrs. Kate kearney Henry, president OF
| the chapter, read revised list of al
| committees and spoke of the nationa
meeting held in New York. attended by
herself Miss Alice d. Goddard and Miss
| Estelle j. Richardson
! Mrs George w. Baird. chairman OF
| the ENTERTAINMENT committee. appointed
| Mrs Ellis Logan chairman during hel
| a absence abroad. The committee has ar
Jraneed q program of exercises for the
placing of an 1872 bronze tablet In thu
| Octagon House February II, to be fol
lowed by "a reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
II. M. WAGNER ARRESTED.
Former Local Business Man Indicted
for False Pretenses.

Following. the reporting of an lhdlct-
ment for false pretenses against Howard
NJ Wagner, formerly in the Photographic
supply business near 10th and F streets,
Detective Berman went to Baltimore yes
terday afternoon and placed Wagner I'M
der arrest. Wagner who is in the auto
mobile business in Baltimore. was taken
before Justice of the Peace Grammar ana
arrangements made for hearing pefore
a United States commissioner today. The
defendant is accused of having obtained
ST S75 from Mrs. Meta c. Peterson OF
1887 Rhode Island avenue.
1t is alleged that the money was given
to Wagner nearly two years ago. Deioi
he went to Baltimore to engage In busl-
ness. Mrs. Peterson says she gave MN
several sums. aggregating $l,S15. to lnves,
for her, Wagner having represented ina
he Gould use 1t in a good paying invest,
ment 1t is charged by Mrs. Peterson thai
Wagner told her she could get the money
on demand. but when she asked for 1t ne
did not have it She declares he admitted
he had not invested the money.
Mrs. Peterson reported the matter q
United States Attorney Baker, and int
latter had the grand jury make an IN
vestigation. The indictment was reported
| and yesterday Inspector Boardman wa
asked to have Wagner apprehended.
Wagner was we'll known in this city
| About a year ago his wife, Mrs. Daisy VI
| Wagner, committed suicide by shooting
herself in the head. Her body was found
on a roadway near the zoo the mornlh,
after the deed was committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
PIGEON FANCIERS' BANQUET.
Annual Social Gathering of tht
Washington Federation.

The Washington Federation of Homing
Pigeon Fanciers held its annual banquet
last night in honor of its successful sea-
son. not only in the enviable records Gre
ated. but by successfully organizing the
Atlantic combine which is heralded far
and wide as the coming national organ
iZation.t
Twenty-Five members sat around the
festive board and enjoyed the many good
things the committee had provided. The
clubs orator. Mr.. Balm, was toastmaster.
Mr. Calls of Baltimore, treasurer of the
Atlantic combine was the recipient Of
hearty applause when he announced that
the Washington federation was ahead OF
anything In the east. Mr.. Buscall or
ganizer and secretary of the combine in
formed those present of the great stride
the combine was making and read an es-
say on the combine which showed deeI
thought. Mr.. Holmead's watchword was
"progressiveness." and Mr. Toy dwell
| upon members duties to their clubs. MIR
| Dismer responded with paper upon &
| fanciers' duty TO the press. No speech
| gave more pleasure than that of Mr.. Fair
| banks on causes of late returns. Other:
who spoke were Messrs. Norwood. krous
HUNT Ashworth. Hengesbach ant
| Thomas.
! With the distribution of diplomas tn,
/ banquet came to a close. Those presen
were Messrs. Balm. Calls, Toy. Nor
wood. Holmead, Buscal. Rollins. Hixon
| Hurney Noble Hunt. w. III. and +. n
ISarton Fairbanks, Thomas, Leach. krous
| Ashworth, Fungan. Hengesbach. Vester
| dahl j. C.. and w. L. Ladd and +. T.. ant
| w. +. Dismer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Exercises Held by Encampment No
III, Union Veteran Legion.

Twelve recently elected officers of En-
campment No. III. Union Veteran LIE
sion. were installed last night at the en-
campment's headquarters, 316 Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast. The exercises
were in charge of Gen. Thomas j. Sham
non. the national commander of the or
ganization. The newly elected officers OF
the encampment's auxiliary were also in
stalled.
The new officers are: Colonel and COM
mander. Michael c.. Connelley; lieutenant
colonel. Horace H. Brewer: major, James
4 Mcdonald; officer of the day, James )
LoWden: adiutant, Frederick r. Spa rks
chaplain, Rev. Henry n. Couden: surgeon,
,yr William NJ. Newell, officer of the
guard, Charles z. Hooks; color bearer,
Otis A. Carpenter; sentinel, Oscar Carpen'
ter: uuartermaSter sergeant, }. II. -
Nordman, and quartermaster. r. l.. Ford
After the installation exercises the fol-
lowing program was observed: oiheiit
of The Star Spangled Banner by tn
audience: addr. SIS, National Command
| Thomas j. Shannon; address. Col. NJ. Z
Connolly; address, Adjt. Gen. o. t
Hallam: vocal music. Mrs. w. j. Weis!
| and H. u. Norton: instrumental music
| Asst Adjt. Gen. Henry Sanford: voca
| solo Miss Matte Gibson address
| George Grindley: address, Col John II
Hartley; re citation, Charles koehler; al
dress, Rev DR.. II. N. Couden, vocal solo
Mrs. A. H. Carpenter; address Cen JOIN
| McElroy; vocal solo. Miss kate Ellis
recitation. S. X. Hall, and the singing
| America" by the audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
FOUR GIRLS ESCAPE.
Liberty of Runaways From St
Rose Industrial School Is Brief.

Four young girls, inmates of st. Rose
Industrial School. 2G23 6 street north
west escaped from that institution about
$50 o'clock las: evening. The police
found the runaways few hours later at
American Salvation Army headquarters
on John Marshall place.
The girls, whose names are Susie FL
kins, sixteen years of age; Josephine Ira
cy, sixteen years; Lottie Swift. fifteen
years and Anna McCafferty, fifteen years
were walking about the corridors of the
building when they planned escape
One of them gave the word. and the quar-
tet passed out the front door. They pro-
ceeded downtown and applied at Ameri.
can Salvation Army headquarters fol
| lodging when arrested. They were re-
| turned to the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
CONSIDERS ANOTHER CLUB.
Excise Board Hears About Business
Mems Organization.

Testimony was heard by the excise
hoard today relative to the South WASH
fneton Business Mems Bowling Ciuo. "'2
40 street, officers of which were cited 10
annear and show that the club is bona
fde organization. The case was taken
under advisement after the witnesses were
heard. and the result will not be an
nounced until next week. Attorney Albert
F. Shoemaker. representing the Anti-Sa'
loon League, appeared in opposition to
the granting of a liquor license to the
club this year.
1t was in evidence that the clUp was
organized about ten years ago. Charles
Schafer. president, saying it was formed
for the purpose of giving people in south
washington place where they could
hold social gatherings. Ten charter MEM
bers, he stated. paid for the furniture
pool tables and bowling alleys and the
club has never been able to get iaf
enough ahead to pay off that indebtedness
President Schafer and Manager McCa1
frey declared that no card playing il
permitted in the rooms OF the ciuo-
1.-The members may sometimes play 1ol
drinks" Manager Mccartney stated.
"They merely play a game with the
| understanding that the loser pays Tor the
| drinks?" Mr. Mckenzie queried
| That's what / mean.
."That,s moi gambling" Mr.. Mckenzie
| commented.
II think that is gambling MI Shoe
maker remarked.
! so far as that is concerned. Assessor
Richards said to Mr.. ShoemaRer So'
| gamble for daily bread every day.
| 1t was stated to the board that the clut
| closes it's doors not later than II o'cloci
| each night. Sundays the clubrooms ar
| open from 8 O'Clock a. m. until mionlshl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
SCHOONER SUNK IN COLLISION.
Townshend Struck by Steamer
Mohican and All Hands Lost.

The steamer Mohican ana three-masteo
schooner Adeline Townshend were In col
Iision Tuesday night about mile south
east of Overfalls lightship at the mouth
of the Delaware river. The 'Townshen6
was sunk It is feared that Capt. Hogan
ard his crew are lost.
The Mohican on arrival at Norfok.
Wednesday. reported the collision. but did
not know the name of the vessel that had
struck her. The steamer and pilot boat
Philadelphia cruised about the scene OF
the accident for some time.
1t was not until Thursday morning,
when wreckage from the Townshend be-
gan to come ashore that 1t was known
that the schooner had met with acct
dent. This, coupled with the report OF
the master of the Mohican. determined
how the schooner had been lost.
Among the wreckage that came ashore
was a board marked with the name OF
the schooner and trunk belonging to
Capt. Hogan and containing his clothing
and personal belongin s.
The Townshend carried crew OF seven
men and sailed from New York, Decem'
her 81. for Norfolk. The Abilene Town
shend was built at Poughkeepsie. n.
in 1871 and was a vessel OF 251 gross
tons register. 1T hailed from New York
J. H. Hogan was her principal owner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
Colored Y. M. c. A.

A meeting will be held by the Colored
Mems Branch, Y NJ c. A, Sunday, at
3:a pm, at True Reformers' Hall, 18th
and L streets northwest
Mr. John c Rose, district attorney of
Maryland. will address the meeting on the
subject of the "Y. NJ c. A. as an Agency
for. Lessening Crime.
The Armstrong Manual Training Glee
Clab under the direction of Prof. Amos,
wiz render several selections.
fhe colored mems branch is interested
in reducing crime among colored men. and
IL is expected the district attorney of
Maryland will give them some very in
teresting information.
Lyman Il. Sperry will deliver a special
sex talk 10 men only, to the members and
friends of this branch, Tuesday night
January 49, at True Reformers' Hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
SCHOONER WAS SNoWBouND.
Coaster Briry Has Not Had Time &c
Reach Destination.

Some fear for the safety of the three
masted coasting schooner Edward r.
Briry was felt in shipping circles II
was supposed to be overdue on "Trip
from Baltimore to Portsmouth, n. H.
with coal.
The vessel sailed from Baltimore De
cember 80, and under ordinary condl-
tons should have made the run In ten
mr. twelve days. When 1t did not arrive
IN that time it was thought that tt might
have met with disaster In one OF the
numerous heavy storms that nave sweep
the coast recently.
n has heen ascertained, however. that
the Rrirv. in company win a large fleet
of coas ers. was stormbound In Hampton
roads for several days after leaving
baltimore. 1t did not pass out the capes
until January s. and has not yet mao
time to reach its destination:
The vessel was last here during Inc pas
summer. '-f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
Episcopal Home Officers.

Pie annual election of officers of the
Episcopal Home for Children formerly
the Bell Home) by the board of lady
managers was held In the basement of
\ scension Church. 18th street and Mas
sachusetts avenue northwest ,erday.
The election resulted as follows: Presi-
dent Mrs. w. G. Davenport, founder OF
the home; first vice president. Mrs. Henry
y Satterlee: second vice president, Mrs
Alfred Harding. third vice president. Mrs.
Arthur A. Birney: recording secretary
Mrs j. y. eed; corresponding secretary.
Miss Victorine kuones; treasurer, Mrs. Il
J. Earnshaw.
The annual meeting and reception, al
ways held January Is was postponed
two weeks, on account of the consecra
ton of the bishop-elect occurring the
same week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
MISS MARY SHERIER HEARD.
Sings at Recital Given by Mrs.
Rousseau's Pupils.

The midwinter piano recital of the pupils
of Mrs. Alwilda Matlock Rousseau was
given last night at the home OF the teach
err 1916 10th street northwest MIS-.
Rousseau obtained as a special sololst for
the recital Miss Mary Sherier Of the Ham
merstein Grand Opera Company of New
York, who is here on visit Miss
Sherier is possessed of a pleasing soprano
voice of wide range. Sne sang Ever
True by Shelley. When the Roses
Bloom" by Reichardt, and Love In
opringtime.'' by Arditi-
The pupils who participated are the
Misses Edith Gray. Gertrude McRae,
Mary Mccain, Dorothy Aleshire, Mane
Anderson, Alice Fuller, Katherine Alder
man, Myrtle Trainhan, He.en Wrenn
Marian Robinson, Enle DreXillus, Mary
~ilkerson, Ida Honnicutt. Cameia Sher-
man. Dorothy Erhardt. Louise Erhardt
Gladys Waitord, Margaret Doe, Nellie
Bowman and Wilbur Alderman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
CALL TO RABBI ABRAM SIMON
FLATTERING OFFER FROM SAN
FRANCISCO CONGREGATION.
Receipt of Letter Announced at
Hebrew Temple-Dr. Simon At
tending Philadelphia Meeting.

Rev DR. Abram Simon, rabbi oil the
Washington Hebrew Congregation, mas
received an offer to become rabbi OF the
Temple Emanuel of San Francisco, one
of the largest Jewish congregations upon
the Pacific coast The call came seFerai
DAYS ago in the form of a letter from
President Wangenheim of the San fran
cisco congregation and 1t is understood
offered Dr. Simon much larger saiaiy
than he receives In this city
DIR. Simon called the matter to the at
tentton of officers of the temple last night
after Rev. DR.. Henry Berkowitz of the
Rodef Shalom Congregation of Philadel-
phia had delivered a sermon on Inc
Temp,e of Religion DR.. Simon also
stated that President Wangenheim, who Is
now in Boston, will come to this city next
week to secure his answer to the can.
After the matter had been called 10
their attention both President bIout ano
Vice President Fishel OF the ioSai Uori
gregation paid high tribute to the worn
of DR.. Simon in this city and stated ina
every effort will be made to keep hlH
here.
Rabbi Simon is naturally much fatteree
at the invitation. coming as 1t does IRON
such a large and influential congregation
as that of the Temple Emanuel, and VII
give the matter full consideration oeior'
| he gives his final answer to Preslden
Wangenheim On account of his abll1t!
as an orator DR.. Simon has been mucn II
demand of late at public meetings AM
| this fact together with the knoWiedg
| that he while young man, mas sue
ceeded in keeping the Jewish race II
Washington foremost in every noera
movement that has taken place Is as
| eribed as the cause for the western con
| cregatton sending him the call 10 pecom
| their rabbi.
Dr. Simon left the city early this morn
| ing to attend the Union of American he
! brew CONGREGATIONS, which will hold SEES
| sions throughout next week In Phliaoei
| phia A preliminary meeting OF the ulllo
was held this morning, when Dr. Simo
made the principal address upon ~ mon.
| 1t is known that the officers or the oa
! Francisco Temple Emanuel nave Dee
| watching the efforts of number OF IA.
bis throughout the country since the dea.
| of DR.. Voorsanger, the former Iappi
the temple, over one year ago. 1hey d
| lowed the pastorate to remain vacant
\ wear after DR.. Voorsanger's death as
trihute of respect Some months ago the
began observing the work OF Or. simon
His work in the liberal movements "e
commented upon and after deiipeIaeio. !.
| President Vangenheim was authori1eu
I extend a call to the Washington rapDl
assume the passionate or the Temp
Emanuel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
Entertainment for the Blind.

The following is the program for volun-
teer readings and music in the reading
room for the blind at the Library OF Con-
gress. o:3O to $3.50 PM:
Tuesday, January 10. reading will be
given by Prof. ]. Franklin Jameson
Thursday, January 81. a piano recital by
Mrs. Charles Lewis Neibel; Saturday. Jan
uary %, Rev. Henry Noble Couden' ID,
..Some Amusing Incidents in My Army
and Ministerial Life. ....-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
WOMEN
EVERYWHERE Use Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment

For preserving, purifying and beautifying the
skin, for cleansing the scalp Of crusts. scales
and dandruF for dry, thin and falling hair. Tor
softening. whitening and soothing red. rough aud
sore hands, for annoying irritations and ucera-
tive weaknesses, and for many sanative' anti
septic purposes as well as for all the uses "l
,he toilet bath and nursery. Guaranteed ahso-
,utely pure and may be used from the hour Of
birth.
Complete External and Internal Treatment fof
Every Humor Of Infants. Children ana Adults
consists of Cuticura Soap ,25c, to Cleanse the
sl,n C,,ticura Ointment t5ucl to Heal the Skin
and Cuticura Resolrent t50c) Tor in the form Of
Chocolate Coated Pills :5c per vial OF Go) to Pu
rifv the Blood Sold throughout the world. Potter
Drug and Chem. Corp Sole Props. Boston Mass
EyMailed Free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
Fined for False Pretenses.

Owen R. Evans, alias Corbett, of Al
exandria was convicted this morning be-
fore Judge Mullowny of the Police Court
upon a charge of false pretenses and fined
So The charge grew out of check
transaction in which it was alleged a
man giving the name of H. c. Wilson
cashed worthless check for the de-
PENDANT to the amount OF S2e Inc trans
action is said to have occurred January
4 last, and in consideration OF the fact
that restitution had been made the com
planning witness was reluctant to push
the case: AS a result false pretenses was
charged rather than more serious Of
Tense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
Forfeits Bail on Two Charges.

Israel Serrat, produce merchant of
1858 18th street northwest. failed to APP
pear in the Police Court this morning to
stand trial upon two separate charges of
violating the weights and measures regu-
Iations and forfeited So collateral IN each
case The charges against the defendant
aIlege respectively that he sold quantity
of beans from measure which did not
conform to the standards in the office OF
the sealer of weights and measures and
that the measure in question had not been
examined and approved by the authorities.
Assistant Sealer of Weights and Measures
Leo s. Schoenthal appeared as the COM
planning witness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-16
The Art Looms of Persia.

Messrs. John L. keresey & Co., i'm
porters and rug experts. of 9th ave. and
2Sth St, New York. have consigned to
Sloan's Galleries. 1907 G ST. NV, this city,
wonderful collection of Persian rugs
and carpets both antique and modern, TO
be sold at auction at Sloan's next week
by catalogue. with exhibitions Monday
and Tuesday and sales .the three follow ng
days. These rugs are good as can be
bought In the world. Furthermore
Messrs Keresey & Co will warrant every
piece or exchange any rug bought at this
sale within six months for another Of
equal value.-Advt.