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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Backbone Of inaugural Day Storm
Broken and Thousands Of Men
Are Now at Work Re-
pairing Damage.
COAST WAS RAvAGEn
Shipping Interests Along the Atlantic
Seaboard Came in For Heavy
Loss-Many Trains
Still Stalled.

NEW YORK, March 5.-The back
bone of yesterdays storm, which caus-
ed enormous damage along the Allan
tic seaboard, was broken today, and
thousands of men are at work repair
ing the damage. 1t will be several
days before the crippled communica-
tions with Washington can be restor-
ed. or trains run regularly. Many
trains are still stalled and others are
arriving here after being unable to
reach Washington. Railroad officials
stated today the crowds at the Capital
could not be moved from there before
Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
THE WEATHER.
Indications for Iowa, Illinois and Mis-.
souri,, Wired From Chicago.

For keokuk and vicinity: Threat
ening with probably rain tonight or
saturday. Warmer tonight.
or Illinois: Threatening weather
tonight and Saturday with probably
rain. Warmer tonight.
For Iowa: Threatening with prob
ably rain or snow tonight or Satur-
day. Warmer east and central por-
tions tonight. Cooler west portion
Saturday.
For Missouri: Threatening wealth
er tonight and Saturday with rain.
Warmer east portion tonight. Cooler
west portion Saturday.
Weather Conditions.
The eastern storm is central of the
New England coast, ciearinf much
colder weather following 1t over the
eastern portion of the country.
The high barometer from the Mis-
sissippi Valley has moved to the
southeastern states, a large area OF
low pressure lying between the Missis-
sippi river and the Rockies, with part
ly cloudy, somewhat warmer weather
in this region
On the Pacific slope there have been
rains in Oregon, Idaho and Utah, and
generally fair weather in the south.
ern districts, with high barometer
in California.
Threatening weather is indicated
for this section tonight and Saturday,
with warmer tonight, and showers are
probable late tonight or Saturday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Patrick Fights for Freedom.

NEW YORK, March 5-Albert p.
Patrick brought from sing-sins prison
today was taken at once on the sub
way to Brooklyn where he was given
opportunity to confer with his attor-
neys. He will continue to fight for his
freedom before the supreme court in
Brooklyn this afternoon. Patrick will
make his own argument before the
court.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
In the House.

In the house, Moore, Of Linn, Great
ed sensation this morning, by rising
to question of special privilege in
the Interview of Dr.. Thomas, of the
state board of health, who gave a
newspaper saying he never refused
information to Moore. Moore called
Thomae liar and Johnson, Jewel and
Miller, of Bremen all made strenuous
objections to the secretary for refusing
information and making misrepresent-
ations to committee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Standard OH Case.

CHICAGO, March 5.-Today's ses-
sion OF the Standard Oil case was de-
voted to an attempt by the govern
,hent to produce cumulative evidence
70 show intent on the part of the de-
'ehdant to violate the law when the
alleged rebates were accepted from the
ohicago and Alton railroad. A num-
oer OF railroad clerks and officials
gave technical testimony along this
line.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
ENGLAND WANTS
CABLE REPAIRED
Demands of the Shah That Indo-Euro.
pean Cables Which Royalists
Destroyed be Repaired.

LONDON, March 5.-The British
foreign office today sent instructions
to the minister of Teheran to demand
the Shah that be order the repair OF
the Indo-Europena cables which the
royalists destroyed in operations
around Tabriz. England considers it
imperative to keep the closest COM
munication with India. BY breaking
the cable this was cut off.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
AUSTRIA DEMANDS
PUNISHMENT
For the servian Soldiers Who Fired
on Austrians Across the
Drina River.

VIENNA, March 5.--Austria. today
sent a note to Servia demanding the
punishment of the Servian soldiers
who last Wednesday fired across the
river Drina on the Austrian patrol,
and compensation for the family OF
the soldier killed in the fusiIade.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Taft's First Acceptance.

WASHINGTON, March 5.--'iThe first
invitation accepted Ly Taft upon com
ing into Office was that to attend the
lour hundredth anniversary of the
discovery of Lake Champlain, which
,akes place early in July at Platts-
purg, Burlington and various other
oltles bordering the lake. Taft said,
| don't want to set precedent so early
IN my administration but accept" :"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
QUEENS CONDITION
IS IMPROVED
No Longer are Complications Feared
by the Physicians, Though,
lady is Suffering.

LONDON, March 5.-After receiving
definite assurances from Queen Alex
andria's physicians that she was great
ly improved, King Edward left for
biarritz today. Complications are no
longer feared Of the queens illness,
though she IS still suffering with
rheumatic pains.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Threw Himself Infront Of Train.

IhTeW FTmStIT IHrToHt OF Tam.
FORT DODGE, Iowa, March 5.-Fred
]. Lehman, farmer, aged 30, commit
ted suicide last night by throwing
himself in front of Great Western
freight train. He leaves wife and
children The cause is unknown.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
pr.n,re for shumway Execution.

LINCOLN, Nebr.. March 5.-The SUI
preme court today refused to grant a
further stay of the execution of R.
Mead Shumway, the convicted murder
er, and preparations are being made
for his execution this afternoon
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
MOORE CALLED
THOMAS A liar
Representatives From Linn County
Created Sensation in the House
by Bringing up Thomas
Matter.
LATTER MADE REPLY
Said He Never Refused Information
to Moore and the Latter Says
That He Lied-cosson
Bill Passed.
IGate CITY Special Service

IGate City Special Service.
DEs MONIES, Iowa, March 5.-By
vote Of 81 to 13 the senate this morn
ing passed the Cosson bill, permitting
the governor to remove from office
any county or city official upon COM
plant of ten qualified electors tnat he
has been guilty Of neglect of duties,
malfecance or drunkenness.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Tariff ain Ready March 1.

WASHINGTON, March 5.--Taft in
reviewed the republican memters of
'ne ways and means committee at ten
a. u'.' IN regard to issuing his; call for
special session. He was gwen the
assurance that thev will have a bill
ready for consideration of congress
March Is.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Broker Meadows Convicted.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 5.--Brok-
er Harold G. Meadows. charged with
misappro2riating $4,000 paid him for
the purchase of stock by w. e. Silver.
ton was this morning found guilty
of larceny in the first degree.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Admiral Cevera pxinn.

CADIZ, March 5. ViceAdmiral
Cevera, who commanded the Spanish
fleet that was destroyed, off Sandiago.
Cuba. by American feet, is dying at
Puerto Real.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
win sailsfor Naples March %.

Roosevelt announced this after
he will sail for Naples on March %,
on the Hamburg-American liner Ham
burg. He stated he would like to per
sonally acknowledge all messages of
good cheer, and good luck that had
come to him, but it was impossible,
and he desired to acknowledge them
through the press. He made an
amusing slip as he made the announce.
mennt. you might say for me that
President oh, no. mean Mr.. Roose.
velt appreciates very much these mes
sages, but l have no secretary now, it
will be physical impossibility for me
to answer each and all of them.
send thanks through the press"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Taft,s Cabinet Confirmed.

Taft's nomination of his cabinet Of
ficers. the same as heretofore arnounc-
ed, was confirmed by the senate to-
day. He also nominated Beekman
Winthrope, of New York, assistant
secretary of the navy; VIM. Loeb ,Jr..
collector of customs, New York; Hunt
ington Wilson, of Illinois, assistant
secretary of state.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Happy as Private Citizen and En-.
joyed the Most Restful Night
He Has Had in Seven. x\
.t-s
RECEIVED NO ALLERs
In the Big House on sansamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt Got a Re-
freshing Rest-No Sc.
cret Service Men.

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, March g.
Theodore Roosevelt is private citi-
zen and is happy today. In the big
house at Sycamore Hill ne enjoyed
probably the most peaceful sleep he
has had in seven years and all callers
were told this morning: Mr.. Roose-
velt can't see anyone now.' He had
announced as he closed the front door
at 2:15 that he was going to have a
corking rest" Indications from out
side this morning were that he was
keeping his word. For the first time
in several years there was no guard
or secret service men to ''shoo'' back
any visitors that make their way up
the road to the house. None but rews-
paper men, however, were about this
morning, neighbors being content to
let their distinguished fellow citizen
rest. When he arrived home he was
greeted by his daughter. Miss Etael,
who was on the ront porch with SER
wants grouped about. The ex-Presi-
dent greeted Ethel with sounding
kiss.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Begins as Private citizen.

OYSTER BAY, March 5.-'I've got
to begin as private citizen some
time, there's no time like The pres
ent, declared Roosevelt at noon to-
day, as he smiled at number Of
newspaper men who called to see him
at his home. "No more interviews, no
more pictures, simply ordinary life
as an American citizen is the way
Roosevelt put it today.
1t is un'erstood he will go for a
long horseback ride this afternoon,
then will take up matters affecting
his hunting trip in Africa. 1t is stat
ed he will visit Office of the Outlook,
of which he is an associate editor,
several times before he leaves for
Africa. He will refuse to participate
OF any public dinner or any receptions
up to that time. He said No more
public functions for me, I want to
have a good rest, that's all"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
No More Pictures.

The former president appeared at
1890 much refreshed by his sleep
He told the newspaper men not to
make any statements and he would
never again pose for picture for the
papers. He said Il am home here en-
joying myself. know you do not think
me churlish when l tell you that ex-
pect my desire for privacy to be re-
spected."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
r1Isslx ERlNlIElELklNs

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Local OBSERVATIONS.

March. Their. Wind Weather.
4 I pm. !. 29.9s Al w Clear
3 I am. :. 29.sC 35 e cldy
kiver above low water of 1864 feet.
Mean temperature, SO.
Maximum temperature 47.
Minimum temperature. 25
FRED z. GOsEWISCH
Sg Observer.
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Daily River Bulletin.
Stage Height. Change Maa'f

G., b. & G.. Bridge, Burlington. Iowa,
March 4.-The present stage of the
river is feet 1 inch above low water
mark, a fall of Z inches since last re-
port.
The river will remain nearly sta
tionary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Carpenter Taft's Secretary.

WASHINGTON. March 5.-Fred w.
carpenter was installed as secr etary
10 the president.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
Took His Place in the Executive OF.
fices This Morning and Sent
Cabinet List to the
Senate.
LOEB PORT COLLECTOR
Three Deaths Have Been Reported as
Results Of the Storms and
Nearly Hundred
Were Hurt.

WASf1lN1lON, MdTCl O.-ldIC
took possession of the executive Of
fees at nine-tlirty this morning. The
first work was to send for the senate,
which met at a special session pur-
suant to call issued by President
Roosevelt Monday, a list of his cab
inet officers which he wanted to have
confirmed without delay. With the
list he also sent the name of VIM.
Loeb, o. New York, former secretary
to Roosevelt, who will be collector at
the port of New York.
Taft 1nd Senator Knox had a con-
ference over the work to be done.
Long before tle President entered
the office the influx of visitors began.
Many of the mwere up all night, un-
able to get trains out of Washington,
who wanted chance to see the new
President at work, but all were kept
moving by the White House guards
The weather is cellar today and the
snow in the streets is melting rapid
y. The death list by exposure will be
large. AS a direct result of the storm
tiree deaths have been reported, three
persons dying, and nearly hundred
hurt Real problem today Is how
the visitors viii get enough food. All
hotels and restaurants are packed and
are unable to take care of the crowds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-03-05
senae,a First Session.


WASHINGTON, March 5.-The first
session of the senate of the sixtyfirst
congress assembled at noon today,
with Vice President Sherman presid-
ing officer in the chair. He remained
quiet, although he brought over with
him from the house few expressions
which he was accustomed to use
there. He addressed the secretary of
the senate several times as clerk,
correcting himself however, immed-
lately. He referred to the gentle
man" from New Hampshire instead of
Senator" Senator Gallinger offer
ed the customary resolution Of the ap-
pontment of a committee to wait up
on the president and inform him
quorum of the senate was re ady to re-
ceive any communications from him.
Vice President Sherman appointed
Senator's Gallinger and Culberson as
the committee
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
ACTION OF BOARD APPROVED
Maefarland Gratifed at Cooperation
of Public School Officials.
July 4 Celebration Explained by the
works Reaches S2,212.5O.

Commissioner Macfarland. chairman Of
the joint committee OF the Board Of Trade
and the Chamber OF Commerce for
safe and sane" celebration OF July 1.
said yesterday ne was highly gratihed
that the board OF education had approved
the recommendation OF Supt. Stuart. OF
the public schools. that the cooperation
OF the pupils be enlisted in the move
ment.
''The Joint committee IS not seeking so
much the money Of the pupils" said
Commissioner AEacfarland, "as their in
terest. It would be wholesome If the
children or their parents would contrib
ute to the community fund for the fire.
works display the money, which. under
the old practice. would be spent for pri-
vate fireworks displays by the children
of the city with numerous accidents and
injuries. The mann thing sought Is to
educate the citizens OF future generations
70 the advantages OF the safe and sane
celebration"
". V Cox, treasurer Of the fireworks
committee. reported yesterday these ad-
ditional contributions TO the fund:
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
CLUB LICENSE REFUSED.
Bartenders' Union Turned Down By
Excise Board.

Excise BOaE0-
The reapplication Of the Bartenders'
Union Club for a retail liquor license
at It's clubhouse, 905 z street, near Ninth
northwest. came up for & hearing yes
terday morning before the excise board
At the conclusion OF the hearing the ap-
plication was turned down and the license
refused
Last fail, when this club made appli-
cation for a renewal OF its license for
the current license year. the matter was
held up by the excise board for investi-
cation Of complaints made against the
management Of the club in which It was
alleged that the club was not conducted
for tina exclusive use Of the members Of
the Bartenders' Union. II was alleged
that others than members OF the club
were permitted to enjoy the privileges
OF the institution. While the license was
being held up the club was allowed
to continue business.
Following the refusal Of the license IN
February. the members Of the union
formed a reorganization Of the club, one
OF the cardinal features OF which was
that in the future the club should be
conducted exclusively for the benefit OF
it's members, and that outsiders should
in no circumstance be permitted 10 en-
ter the club and enjoy its privileges. and
that the excise regulations should be
rigidly enforced. The plan Of the new
organization was made the basis for the
reapplication for renewal OF the license
The excise board in announcing its
decision not to issue the license stated
that the arguments advanced. through
the plan Of reorganization, and the fact
that the club was now under a new
management. did not contain sufficient
force and basis for the board to change
its original decision. The club may ap-
peal IN court
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Lihra-y q ConCsSs-open a. a. 70 10 D n. On
secular days. from p IL % 20 P II On sundAys
and on certain ho1dayS-
Publse LfbrzTy-Opea 4 II 70 ?. n; holidays,
4 "a 70 8 D. n: Sundays. 70 ,. n
White HOuse-Open 70 & n 70 ?. II
United States Caritol-ODsn ? q. "a 70 - p n
State. W&r. and Navy Departments-Open g. n
70 p n fThe original Lecierasioz o. l1depcad-
encs IS IN the Hb-ary as the state Depaztmsztl
United States IreasurT-Open q II 70 2 ?. r.
Uuibrd States Patent O5oe-Opsa a H. 70 :
?. n
United States Ps1sioa Bsrvaa-opes a II 70 s
?. n
United states Post-oHes-Opez a n 20 ? ,. N
Washington CITY Post-ofaee-Opsn al hour. Che
Dead Letter Ofnoe Is IN TIE city poss-o5es-l
SstionAl Botanic Gardsns-open a n 70 ? N
Fish Co1z-uisslon- -Open 9 e. n % 80 p n
Amy MediaI Musssrn-Opea 4 n % 40 p n
SAtional Nuseum-Open a. N. 70 50 p n On
cludi-g holidays.
Smithsonian Inssitut,on-open = N to 45o 4.
Gncluding holidaysl.
AgricaituTsI Depsrtzaeut-op.n So n. 70 ~
,. n
Bureau Of EaS7aT.ss saa Prs5sins-opea a m
70 80 p m
$50 a. n % 40 p II lEleEarn- runs frun ; u N
corcoraa Galley Of A-t-ope. 30 a n. 70 4
;. II winter: g. n TO p m IN sumner sun
days-lSo ,. n to p n. szospti1g in rnids1n-
mar. Admission fres Tuesday. Thursday. sat
urdays ard Sundays: other days. &C admission.
Gove-uusut Printing oface-Open % 4 II %
?. n.
Navy Ysrd4Open g. n 70 So ? n.
Southworth Cottaes. ssh s. and Prospsc ave.
KEY Mans01-Hone u FranGs Scott Key Euthc1
of The Star Spsngied Baure-~ s5ls N street.
northwest. Open daily except Sunday, & q. %
$50 D p. Admission free.
N THE sUBURBS
Geological Park-Opcn al dsy.
RocA Greek Bridge and PARK
Chevy Chase and Kensngton-
Naval Ohse-TstorT-Open 9 A.. n 70 2. n
Mount Vencn (ths hone and tomb q Wsshtne-
tonl-Ope1 II a. 70 :. N
Arlington NationAl CensteTy.
Fort MyeT Military Post
United States Soldiers Hone-open 3 4 q. 70
s1nser
United Ststss NSTal Aadeay. Aunaposfs Nd.
Cathedral Grounds. Tennslyt0un rosG-Opn -
n 70 ?. N.
Great Falls Of the Potomac
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
DRAWN BY STRANGE FORCE.
Charles C. Harris Believed to Be an
Insane Man.

Insane Man.
Charles G. Harris. a self-styled detec-
tive Of remarkable Intuition IN detecting
criminals by sight. who halls from Grid
ley. Cal. was arrested last night by De-
tectives Berman and Cox
Harris has been In Washington FOR
more than two weeks. stopping at hotel.
where his peculiar actions excited CON-
ment. The day he arrived In Washing
ton he appeared az police headquarters
and asked 10 have a check for so cashed-
Harris says he was walking before a
house in the southwest when he felt a
subtle force drawing him toward the
door Of the structure. BY this he knew
there were criminals IN the house, he
declared. and. accordingly, noted the ad-
dress and wrote It on paper.
The criminals rushed out and chased
him with bloodhounds, but the same sub
tie force carried him flying over the
ground, Harris asserted. and he soon
reached police headquarters At this
juncture IN the exciting narrative. De-
tective Berman uttered tho words
7 want you"
Harris was removed TO the First pre-
cinct station He is charged with in
sanity, and VIII be examined By the po-
ice surgeons.
Harris Is well dressed. apparently has
a good education. and has the appear
ance OF a gentleman. He says he is
wealthy.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
CLERKS NUMBER ss,51s.
and Federal Governments
Annually Pay 3s,s5I 900.

DR.. William T1ndall, secretary to the
Poard OF Commissioners. IN answer to
a query asking the number OF employees
in the local municipal government,
compiled these Official figures:
Total number OF employees Of the gov
ernment of the District, $500; Congress
sional. 500; Library Of Congress, 46s;
departments and commissions. 25,13s;
navy yard, s.O09; city post-ofice, SIS;
Government Printing once. 1850: Gus
tom-house, p; internal revenue. s.;
quartermaster department. ESQ; engi-
neer department. $50; pension agency,
21. Total. 3S,5l5
The present population OF the Dis
trfct is approximately 343. 000- This
would make the percentage OF employees
engaged in the service or the District
and general government In the Dis
trict something more than one-eighth
OF the total population. A conservative
estimate OF the average salary paid this
army Of employees has been fixed at
$1,000 per annum. ora grand total paid
out by the municipal government and
the Federal government in this city
annually OF S5S.S51.080.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
Creditors File Bankrupt Petition.

A petition WIS nled in the District su-
preme Court yesterday by creditors OF
Charles c. Tebbets, who formerly con-
Quoted a millinery establishment IN this
city. asking he be adjudged a bankrupt
The petition Is signed by Irwin H. LIN
ton, ". p Hudson & Co. and Max
Rosenberg, who declare they know Of no
asset OF the defendant except an equity
In tract Of land IN Frederick. Nd.
Pending a-hearfng next Friday. Attorney
Lucas p. Loving, who is representing the
creditors. was appointed receiver by Jus
tice Stafford.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
watch for a eity-Randls Highlands.
Required to obey Her Mother.

On condition that she "obeys her moth
er as child. IN proper manner" Bertha.
daughter OF August Beekmann. VIII get
his estate on the death OF her mother.
Bertha Beckmann. TO whom Il Is LEFT
during her life time. II the daughter
does not comply with the terms OF the
VIII. her mother IS given the right to
dispose OF the estate at her own discre-
ton The document Is dated December
Is. 1906, and was fled yesterday for pro-
bate.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
EXCURSIONS

Excepting Monday. the steamer St.
Johns Of the Colonial Beach Company IS making
her regular trips TO Colonial Beach. the Atlantic
City Of Washington leaving hers Saturday even
ings NJ o'Slock. and on Other days at O'Clock
each morning.
The steamer wiz leave here AZ a. N to-day and
again Tuesday and as stated. other days q the
week. except on Monday Colonial Beach is nov
all its early SUMNER beauty. and a most enjoyable
outing can be had there. The bathing Is hne. the
salt water being warm and pleasant the fishing
gOod. and the Grabbing excsient. Music and
dancing On the broad decks of the big steamer as
she glides rapidly down the broad river IS feature
Of the weekday trips and concert music ADDS 10
the pleasure of those making the trip on sunday
Tie hotel at the Beach Is open under new man
assnents ard tbs outlook fT tAe best season tn
yeaSs e eacs1mG