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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18

NEW YORK, May 1S.-The earth
will enter the tail of Halley's comet
about 11:20 o'clock tonight. News
from the fiery wanderer via the sci
entists said that the tail is some
place near 24.000,00O miles long and
about 100000 miles thick-or thin:
and a tail like that is some tail to go
through.
While scientists at various points
on tie earth today We're estimating
what various things the comet could
but wouldn't do to the earth, the un-
scientific of New York City were maxi
ing guesses of various sorts, facetious
IN most cases, but there were thous-
ands about town who were afraid to
say they were afraid.
Over on the East side. especially
among the older women. there was no
doubt that there would be more peace
OF mind as soon as the earth and
comet have said goodbye for seventy
five years.
In the negro colony around San
Juan hill white teeth were barred in a
grin when questions were asked con-
cerning fear of the comet, but the
grins we're quickly replaced by anx-
lous questions from the negroes,
which showed that they gladly well
coined any reassuring information. de-
spite their air OF bravado.
Little Italy seemed to take no espe-
cial interest in the comet. Chuck
Connors was the only person met in
chinatown who was concerned in the
possible doings of the comet at all,
iof the Chinese seemed to know moth
ing OF tonight's visitor.
Statements that should reassure the
o'nid tonight when the earth and the
yollet are closest. were issued by Prof
iaioid Jacoby, the Rutherford profes.
sity. '''Di@ 'i'i 81
), AS for even so much as luminous
ulsplay when the earth passes through
e"e remnants of the comets tail ;,
saiu the astronomer, II think that
,nose who will look for such lnminns.
~ VIII be disappointed. There's
noen,ng at all in the comets tail
"orth worrying about.
personally L am OF the oninion
.la' all that has been said and written
s, apout flying aerolites and other celes
siai obstacles, is silly.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18
To View from a Balloon.

ST. LOUIS, May 1s.-To see what
ever 1t may be possible to see of the
passage of Halley's comet across the
suns disk and of attendant phenomena
Prof. G. o. James of Washington uni
yersity will make balloon ascension
in the St Louis III, with Capt. John
Berry as pilot, from the Aero clubs
grounds at Chouteau and Newstead
avenues this evening. 1t is the plan
TO remain up until nearly II p. M,
when the comet will have completed
its passage from east to west, and
to make descent before midnight
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18
Lake Operators Warned.

DETROIT, Mich, May 1S.-The
United States photographic office has
warned wireless telegraph operators
and vessel masters along the lake that
wireless instruments and compasses
may be affected by atmospheric condi-
tions caused by Halleys comet Both
operators and captains are requested
to keep careful logs between the 18th
aud goth, recording static effects and
magnetic variations. The sighting of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18
Society.

Society is always being condemned
by those who are unable to break in.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18
River Bulletin.
KEoKUK, May lS.
Local Observations.
KEOKUK, MAY is.

KEOKUK, MAY is.
Bar Their Wind. Weather
II, 7p. m. 3O.S1 so w Clear
Is, Z ., m. BOIL so w Clear
May 17.-NTean temperature. 80 de
grees; maximum, 66; minimum. p
River Forecast.
The riyer will cease falling during
the next twentv-fonr a,ours.
FRED 2. GOSEWISCH.
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18
- . . = = : = = = -

= FACTS ABOUT THE COMET. .
. The tail is said to be 10000 .
= miles across at the point where .
= the earth will pass through. =
= The earth and comets tail will =
. meet with a combined velocity =
= of forty-three miles second .
= The other side of the earth will =
. face toward the comets head and =
. the sun as we pass through the =
. comets tail. =
= Japan will be the best coun- .
. try from which to view the tran .
. sit of the comet across the suns =
& face =
= The comet is so large that if =
> it were solid body it would .
= probably produce an eclipse of =
= the sun, as viewed in the coun- .
. tries where it will be daylight .
= Astronomers disagree as to the .
= time required to pass through the .
. comets TAIL Some say it will =
q take only fifty-eight minutes. .
= Others say it will take seven .
= hours. o
q The comets tail is SO thin =
that it probably has only one .
= molecule of gas to the cubic yard, .
. which is nearer vacuum than can .
= be obtained on earth. .
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18
Fears Comet; Ends Life.

DECATUR, Ala, May 18.-Fright-
ened from reading newspaper ac-
counts saying Halley's comet would
set the world on fire tonight, Wade
o. Cowan committed suicide in the
presence of his wife and six children
at his hcme in Lawrence County. near
Moulton, the county seat. After kiss
ing his wife and children goodbye he
stepped to water pitcher within the
room and took a large dose of strych-
nine and died in great agony shortly
afterward. Mr. Cowan was one of the
most prominent and best known farm
ers of Lawrence county.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18

dlleTWdTu. MT. COWan was one OF the
most prominent and best known farm
ers of Lawrence county.
Willis L. Moore's Views.
| WASHINGTON, May 1S.-When the
earth passes through the tail of Hal
iey's comet tonight it's attraction may
retain part of the tail and hold it in
| definitely. This is one of the interest
ing phenomena commented on by Will
lis l.. Moore, chief of the weather bu
reau, who has been giving the comet
close study.
1T is not at all unlikely that part
of the tail will be retained and that
there may be noticeable for some time
/ a change in the color of the sky as
a result" Mr.. Moore said I'VE have
directed our observers throughout the
country to report any change of color
/ in the sky, especially around the sun
and moon, when the earth passes
! through the comets tail tonight.
/ we don't anticipate anything sensa-
| tional or extraordinary, but there may
! be electrical disturbances and we may
! feel electromagnetic effects. The par
ticles composing the comets tail may
be either gaseous or dust highly cleo
trified We may feel the electric effects
tonight and for some time thereafter.
''At present we do not know whether
lit is the propulsion of light or electri-
/ cal propulsion which drives the com
cts tail from the sun If 1t is electrical
propulsion electric magnetic effects
may be in evidence
If the comets tail is composed of
particles of dust the effect will prob
ably be chiefly optical
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-05-18

CONTINUED on page 80
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
a CHECK ON PREJCDICEE.

American prejudice which is to be
found wherever more than two cit
items of these United States fore
gather and boast Of the superiority
of the land Of the free and the home
Of the brave" received merited set
back in Havana a few days ago.
News dispatches are to the effect
that an exclusive American hotel
turned down two Negro Congress-
men who sought to assuage their
thirst at the public bar. A fine OF
$500 and the compulsory service OF
the two congressman reinforced by
400 of their dark-skkirned compatrt-
OTIS will doubtless teach the proprie-
tor of the Hotel Plaza that Cuba is
not the United States by a darn
sight.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
WHAT'S IN A NAME.

During the past year a cloud has
doomed upon the horizon Of Negro
fraternal sicieties which BODIES any
thing but good for their future well
fare
Georgia has enacted a law forbid
ding the use by the second party Of a
name. regalia or emblem adopted pre-
viously by another. Michigan has
done likewise, and the New York Su-
perior Court has decreed that Negro
Elks are without the pale Of the law.
What's to do when such forces are
arrayed against one? Go to smash
or attain the same ends clothed in
different regalia, wearing another
emblem and called by an unappro-
priated name? ---
Fraternal societies are accomplish
ing too much good among Negroes
in the way Of solidifying the race,
acquiring property and promulgatine
lofty principles to be abandoned now
without a struggle. We have too
much at stake to surrender all with
! out an effort. But whatever effort is
made must be along conservative
and intelligent lines. A change OF
name, regalia and emblem will be
far less expensive than certain de-
| feats in state supreme courts and ap
Ipeals to the United States Supreme
Court of WEI known tendencies.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
TWO GOOD APPOlNTEEs.

In the appointment of Major Elliot
as Adjutant General, and Mr.. Pierson
as Pardon Attorney. Governor elias
cock made wise selections, and the
state is to be congratulated on hav,
ing secured the services of these two
men so eminently fitted for their re-
spective positions.
AS a major seeing active service
during the Spanish-American war,
Major Elliot brings to his position
actual experience which will so far
towards improving the already ex-
cellent condition of the, states Ma
tional Guard. Mr.. Pierson has serv-
ed as prosecuting attorney and Judge
of the Criminal Court in Fayette
county, offices which, on account of
the demands made upon him, no man
of mediorcre ability can fill satisfac-
torily. Both gentlemen are strong
additions to the Glasscock family and
may be depended'up to serve their
term with distinction.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Negroes, give rise to the suggestion
that young men Of color, who think
themselves qualified. make an effort
to get themselves on Uncle Sans
payroll wherever this condition OH
tains.
AS We understand it, the eXami-
nation will be such as can be passed
easily by the graduate Of the average
high school. the main test being to
fill out the blanks.
The pay Is worth while and the
work 1s not hard. Full information
may be had from the supervisor OF
your district, whose name may be had
from your postmaster, if you do not
know it. -.---
This is an opportunity which should
not be allowed to pass unnoticed. In
West Virginia, there are several dis
tricts which Negroes, on account of
their numbers, are entitled to emu
merate. Mcdowell, Mercer, Fayette,
Jefferson and Kanawha counties each
show a large proportion of Negroes.
In these counties the Negro will find
their opportunity to connect with the
national treasury. 1t is an opportu-
nifty which comes only once in every
decade and will be seized upon eager
ly by our brethren Of the other race.
If you would be winner. YOU must
get busy.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
DESERVES A REST.

In all this talk abut prying long
time office-holders from their jobs
wonder why no one has thought to
ease a jack under Cyrus Field Adams
who has been drawing $2,250 as
Assistant Register of the Treasury
so long that mans mind runneth not
to the contrary?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
PRAYERS OR CURSES.

The prayers for the repose or the
soul of the late King Leopold must
be loud indeed to take precedence at
the Throne of Grace over the execra.
tons of the millions of African ma
the order Of Belgium's libect1ne
king
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Auditor Ralph w. Tyler gives evil
dence Of being eternally ION the job
even If he does take time In the hol-
iday season to do some poetical mu-
sings over a Thrice lit Cigar The
genial Ohioan's Christmas souvenir
was a gem of pure literature.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

That $500 which Assistant Dis
trict Attorney McDougald, Of New
York, draws as a salary, will help
to keep the wolf from the door, and
he may able to lay by few pennies
for the proverbial "rainy day." if
he is real economical.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
Other Parrish, G.. G..
d. Aycox, Y. c., c..
i. Ford, Prelate.

Other Parrish, G.. c..
d. Aycox, Y. c., G..
i. Ford, Prelate.
w. J. Thompson, NJ. of E.
A. l.. Williams, X. Of r. and s.
Emanuel Harris, M. Of F.
Our school resumed it's work on
Monday with a goodly number Of pu-
pills
-- Ctr beePle-read- with-serFew-
announcement Of the death Of s. J.
Jackson. Mr.. Jackson was a splen-
did example Of what can be done by
vim and push.
Luther Clifford and J. W. Steven
son returned from Pittsburg and
other points in Pennsylvania last
Monday.
Mrs. NiviaC Bowden Is visiting her
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
THOMAS.

Mrs. Holmes Randolph and Miss
Eva Clark, Of Davis, were in Thorn
as Saturday.
At the last regular meeting Of Sons
or Toll Lodge The following officers
were elected:
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BRIGHT
YOUNG MEN.

The announcement that Negro emu
merators are to be appointed for dis
tricts showing preponderance OF
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

The 1910 meeting Of the National
Negro Business-League should be
held in New York.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06


Unbiased sporting men are giving
it out freely that Johnson will defeat
JefFries. ~-------~.-.i -------------
Bob Armstrong is big find for
the Johnson camp. His alleged
statement that Jeffries would best
Johnson was a piece Of slick work
on the part of the Jeffries press
agent. 1t isn't safe to believe all you
see in the papers.
The genial press agent" has come
to stay. - ~
For sale or trade~1A job-lot Of
New Year resolutions. Ready fol-
delivery after February /.
The Y. NJ. G. a. movement il
gathering strength everywhere
I Push the good work along i--------------
Bishopric booms begin to appca
on the horizon.
There is no trouble over the "folk
songs" at Howard University. Tn
students like them, the people ap
pIaud them vigorously. and Presiden
Thirkhcld insists upon good taste |
their selection when they arc to b
sung. go, everybody on bistorl
'IIoward KIN" Is happy.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

The esteemed Boston Guardian
might take a big injection Of sto-
vaine for that "anti-everything'
feeling. asA,zYi
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Recorder John G. Dancy, as an
ofIice-holder has been taking lessons
from Tennyson's Brook" and has
proven an apt pupil.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Booker Washington puts in wise
thought for the southern blacks
when he points to their fool friends
as their worst enemies.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

salvation and if not, what is its pur-
pose?
Repentance seems to have been a
necessary step to Johns baptism, did
Jesus neeu 10 repent?
Verses 16, 17.-What evidence is
there that any person but Jesus saw
the opening heavens, the Holy spirit,
or heard the voice from Heaven?
If q few Of those present who were
spiritual, saw and heard these things,
is there any evidence to show that the
| IL altitude did also?
Verse 1.--Why did the Spirit lead
Jesus into the wilderness.
What reasons are there to believe
that mptation was, or was not, es-
gcntial for the spiritual development
| of Jesus? -
is temptation necessary or a part
of Gods educational process for all Oh
us? Give your reasons.
How much virtue would there be il
doing right, If there were neithe,
temptation or opportunity to dc
wrong? (This question must be an
swcrcd in writing by members Of thu
club
Verse why did Jesus fast anc
what is the general effect Of fast
) ing upon spiritual life?
IF christians follow the example
Of Jesus in the matter Of fasting
= what-feSttlts -wott@d- probably follow
4 Give q reasoned opinion, as t
& whether Jesus would probably fec
the pangs Of hunger during the ct
stacy Of the fast?
What are the limits of the rule thu
reaction generally follows cxaltatiol
and state whether Jesus was likel
= passing through this reaction when i
u was AN hungered?'
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

The bill to complete the re-im-
bursement Of the .depositors Of the
Inflated Freedmen's Bank ought to
pass without delay Write your Sen
ator or Representative and urge him
to vote for this very just measure.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verse 15.-Is baptism essential tc
salvation and If not, what is It's pur'
pose?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Give your reasons for your opinion
as TO whether physical temptations
are as numerous or dangerous as
spiritual temptations?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verse 3.-To what part of the ma
ture of Jesus did the devil make his
first appeal?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verse 4.-What would have beer
the moral quality of the act if Jesu:
had made bread out Of stones?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

The Baptism and temptation o.
esus-Matt. 3: 1917, 4:1-11.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verse 3.-To what part of the ma
ture of Jesus did the devil make his
first appeal?
Give your reasons for your opinion
as 10 whether physical temptations
are as numerous or dangerous as
spiritual temptations?
Verse 4.-What would have been
the moral quality Of the act if Jesus
had made bread out Of stones?
In what sense do good men live by
the word Of God?
Verse 5.-Did Jesus 20 boldly into
the city, and if not what did take
place?
What are the reasons to believe
that the mental temptations, would
be as powerful as if it had been phys
ically performed?
Verses 6, 7.-What does the sec
ond temptation appeal to?
Are there any exceptions to the rule
that q man of God will never go con-
trary to Gods established laws?
What is it to tempt God?
Verses S-11.-What method did
the devil adopt to give Jesus the most
extensive view Of his kingdom?
What are the Kingdoms Of the
world" which the devil controls?
How could the devil have giycr
Jesus what he promised?
DO Angels always administer t
those who successfully oppose tn
! devil?
Lesson -fer- SHRA ay-J4 january 9th
1870.
The beginning Of the Gallilcar
Ministry. Matt. 4:t2-25.
EDITORIAL SIFrINGS.
It is Judge" Terrell again
Shake.
Assistant District Attorney Thof
l.. Jones, Of Washington, d. c..
would look well on q visiting card
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

What the Negro needs is not sc
much leaders as followers nowadays
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

so friends of the popular barrister
seem to think.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Repentance seems to have been
necessary step to Johns baptism, dl'
Jesus ueGu 10 repent?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

The National Negro Business
League has scored touchdown for
the 1913 exposition in getting the
endorsement Of the President Of the
United States.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verses 16, 1T.-What evidence is
there that any person but Jesus saw
the opening heavens, the Holy spirit,
or heard the voice from Heaven?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

While other folks are talking
about "who saw it first Booker
T. Washington is crystallizing the
exposition idea into reality and
leaving the fussing for those who
have nothing else to do. -.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

If a few Of those present who were
spiritual, saw and heard these things,
is there any evidence to show that the
IL altitude did also?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
TAKE NO ORDER OF YOUR GOING

The battle between Congressman
the latter's toga will be "a battle OF
giants, and We oadyiSe, all pigmies
to take to the tall timbers. Beat il
and do so without ceremony.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

In what sense do good men live by
the word Of God?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Mrs NIviar Bowden Is visiting hel
parents At Fituington KY.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

1912 will not do for the exposi-
ton. Too soon.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

a probable "break in the Solid
South" is not discernible to the ma
kCd eye. a@MI
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

A busy man has no time to in
dulge in useless argument.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Oklahoma wants the 1913 Demon
strattve Exposition, and Douglass
Russell, editor Of the Western Age
at Langston, and superintendent Of
the Institute for the Deaf and Blind
at TAFT, is heading movement look
ing to that end. IT is proposed that
the various commercial clubs
throughout the state use their in
fluence to secure from the legislature
q liberal appropriation.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verse 5.-Did Jesus 90 boldly int
the city, and if not, what did TAX
place?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verse 1.--Why did the Spirit lead
Jesus into the wilderness.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School
Lesson by Rev. Or. LinscOn for the
International Newspaper Bible Study Club

Copyright 1900 by Rev. T. S. Lnscott, ID. ID.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

What are the reasons to believe
that the mental temptations, woult
be as powerful as if it had been phys
ically performed?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Unbiased sporting men are givin
it out freely that Johnson will defea
Jeffries. -----.~--~i ------------
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Verses 6, 7.--What does the sex
ond temptation appeal to?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

Are there any exceptions to the rul
that q man of God will never go con
trary to Gods established laws?
What is it to tempt God?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
WITH THANKS.

The Advocate acknowledges with
thanks the receipt Of an invitation to
attend the Tuskegee Conference
which will be held January 18th and
10th this year, and not in February
as has been the custom. "
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06
EDITORIAL SETTINGS.

Assistant District Attorney Thos
l.. Jones, Of Washington, -. c.
would look well on q visiting card
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-01-06

is temptation necessary or part
of Gods educational process for all of
us? Give your reasons.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1910-05-05
SOUTH SAUK CENTRE

Ben Dickhouse. who was helping
the Morris brothers few days last
week returned home.
Tony Beheringer spent Sunday at
the home of Lenard Earling.
Ed. Klein, who was helping Math.
jaeger bail hay the past week, returned
to the Kart brothers Sunday.
Fred Lamphry and Joe Tragerspen
Sunday with Ben Dickhouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickhouse and child
rem Clara, Francis and Willie spent
Sunday at the home of Lucy Tillman
Nick Orth and son Lambert spent
Sunday with Tony Miller and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Botz of Spaulding
Sundayed at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. III. w. Botz.
Mrs. Math jaeger and children spent
Saturday evening with the Dichkouse
family.
Mrs. Math jaeger and daughter Louise
spent Friday i'm Sank Centre.
Miss Clara Dickhouse visited Mrs.
Lindaman one day last week.