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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Turkish Civil War Begins to Assume
Large Proportions and
Much Blood is
Flowing
BATTLE AT sTEINJLA
Albanian Rebels Are Successful and
10000 More Government
Troops are Being
MoboIized.

CoNsTANTIN0PLE, April 27.-
One thousand soldiers have been
killed in a battle at Steinila. The
Albanian rebels are uniformly success
full and $4,000 more troops are being
mobolized by the government to take
the field at once.
A movement has been started to re-
move Cheftk Pasha, the minister OF
war who is the head of the govern
ment operations. He is recognized as
the greatest military leader in Turkey
since his recent conduct that result
ed in the capture of Constantinople
and the overthrow of Abdul Hamld,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Sham BATTLE
BY The FRENCH
Colonel Roosevelt Watched it and Was
SO impressed that He
Jumped up and
cheered
IT WAS A THRILLER
Display by the French Army Given in
His Honor, Was Great
Spectacle for the
Colonel.

PARIS, April 27.-French soldiers
fought, cannon wheeled into action
and a regiment of cavalry charged
against the smoking batteries today III
honor of Col. Roosevelt. In the way
of thrills it was the real thing.
AS the cavalry charged the colonel
rose and cheer9d
Two brigades Of infantry. two OF
artillery and two of cavalry partici
pated in the sham. battle. Roosevelt
was accompanied to the field by Gen
Mott, military attache at the Ameri
can embassy.
This afternoon Roosevelt went to
Versailles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Iowa prys Loyal.

DES MONIES, April 27.--The state
prohibitioEist convention named
committee headed by John B. Ham
mond of Des Moines to fight for the
next national convention for Des
Moines against Kansas City The Iowa
men claim to have the support of the
national committee.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Wreck at Britt.

MASON CITY, April 27.-As the re-
suit of a collision between a switching
freight train and dray team at Britt
Brakeman Dotswick had his legs brok-
en- and horse was killed. The freight
car crashed into the station and one
side of the station was demolished
Dotswick was caught between the car
and the station and it is feared both
his legs will have to be amputated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Found Mother Wolf Home.

BOONE, April 27.--Admond Huff
man crawled into q VOLTS den here to
get ten cubs. thinging the mother wolf
was away, but she was home. and at
tackled the boy, who was only saved
by his brother pulling i'm out by the
heels. Then the boys killed the wolf
and captured the cubs and received
s25 bounty from the county
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
WESTON FINISHES
WALK ON SATURDAY
He is Expected to Tramp into New
York at the End of Tfis
Week.

NEW YORK. April 27.-Prepara-
tions are being made here TO give
royal welcome to Edward Payson Wes-
ton. when he walks into the city, prob
ably Saturday afternoon, completing
his trip of 3,400 miles from Los An
geles in seventy-fve days. He had
planned the walk for ninety days, SO
he will be fifteen days ahead of his
schedule
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Rescti ,naries in Power.

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, April 2T.
Democratic reactionaries will carry
the state convention tonight against
the proposition for the nomination of
a candidate for senator by the people
1t means that Gov Marshalfs plan
will be defeated.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Jockey Gets S25. 600.

NEW YORK, April American
horsemen and riders received with de
light the news that Danny Maher, the
American jockey. has received a retain
ing fee of $4,000 for riding one race.
He will have the mount of Lord Rose
berrys colt, in the derby, This is the
highest price ever paid for one race
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Horses Kick Fatal.

ROCKWELL CITY, April 81
George. the sixteen-year-old son OF
John b. Clark, residing two miles
south of town. was fatally kicked by a
horse, He was found in the barn IN
der team and had been badly
trampled and his neck was broken,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Arm Blown Off.

CLEAR LAKE. April 2T.-Word was
received from Tilden, Neb., that II.
Edison of this place had his arm blown
off while wolf hunting His wife has
left to Join him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Nav Fire station

MASON CITY, April 27.--The city
council has made plans for the erec-
ton OF new fire station, permanent
police station and for the purchase of
patrol wagon A night sergeant has
been added to the list
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
EeeIy Files Petition.

DEs MONIES, April 27.--Guy Feely
Of Waterloo. candidate for attorney
general, filed nomination papers with
the secretary Of state. He had nearly
1000 signers from all the congression-
FL districts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Found Dead in Road.

MONTICELLO, April 27.-Peter
Healy, aged sixty-three, was found ly-
ing by the roadside three miles east
of here. Officer Lee was notified and
brought the mans bcdy to town. 1t IS
believed he died of heart trouble.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
THE WEATHER.
(Until I D. m. Thursday J

(Until Z p. M. Thursday
For Keol1uk and vicinity: Fair to
night and Thursday. Moderate tenn
perature.
For Illinois: Fair tonight and
Thursday Probably light frost north
portion tonight. Rising temperature
Thursday
For Iowa and Missouri: Fair to-
night and Thursday Moderate tenn
perature.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Twenty Years for Rapist.

WEST UNION, April 27,-Leouard
Meade pleaded guilty in the district
court here to criminal assault and was
S antenced to twenty years in the peni-
tentiary at Fort Madison by judge
Hobson Meade assaulted girl
eight years old last January at Wauco-
ma.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Mrs. u. S. Grant Suicides.

MASON CITY. April 27-Mrs y. s..
Grant, living three miles east of Han
lantown, committed suicide by pouring
kerosene over her body and setting
fire to her clothing SIZE leaves a hus.
band and two daughters.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Garst EiIcs Petition.

DES MONIES, April Y. Former
Governor Garst of Coon Rapids filed
his nomination papers for governor
against B. F. Carroll. There are 1S,0o0
from every congressional
district in the state
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
lio1 nf Heart Disease

DEs MONIES, April 27.-F. T. Will
liam's. aged fortysix, well known
citizen, died of heart disease. He
leaves wife and one son.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Woiten will Die.

NEW YORK, April 27.-Albert w
Wolter, convicted slayer of RuthI
Wheeler, was sentenced today by
Judge Foster, to be electrocuted at
Sing Sing during the week, beginning
June s.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Beer Bottles Burn.

ST. LOUIS, April 27.-The bottling
house il AnheuserBusch Brewing as
sociation was destroyed by fire early
today. The loss is quarter Of MIL
lion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
senator ,oot

WASHINGTON. April 27.-Senator
Root said it was doubtful whether he
would see Roosevelt when he visited
The Hague in May
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1910-04-27
Daily Rlver Bulletin.
a.lieight. Change. \
/ ocal Observations.
LOSdI y 01S II u 'o'IH''
Esar.Ther Wind. Weather.

April Bar.Ther. Wind Weather.
26 I pm. 9.91 so NV Cldy
81 Z am. :. 3o.05 81 NV Clesr
River above low water of 1864
feet, tenths,
Mean temperature 81
Maximum temperature, G2.
Minimum temperature, 40.
River Forecast.
The river will fall SLOWLY
FRED Z. GoSEWtSCH,
Observer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
THE CRIMINAL

From the New York Times
 When a man of reputed good judgment does a foolish thing and his fellows per ceive that it is foolish, he is not there fore accounted a fool. It would require constant repetition of such acts, differ ing from his former conduct, to make them conclude finally that his brain had softened But if young man of reputed good morals should once commit crimi- nal act, and be convicted, he would thereafter be accounted a criminal So- ciety would condemn him, Business men would refuse to employ him. The pain and shame which he would suffer in prison or reformatory would be inflicted again and again after his release, until in desperation he might be tempted again to violate the law. In his speech before the prison congress at Washington Presi- dent Taft condemned the practice by prison authorities of herding with hard ened criminals linen who are not crimi- nals and who may be saved altogether from becoming criminals" But the real wrong, or which this practice is but re- fex. Is the confusion in the popular mind of accused men and first offenders with 6IlusuemIsd sT-9su9s IsIou ssouM usul dulled by crime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08

delivery are considered. Large tonnage which has been pending for almost two weeks is still unplaced."
 Matthew. Addy & Co., report says:
 More and more interest is being taken in prices for next year. Inquiry for 1911 delivery has been the conspicuous fea- ture of the week. As yet the volume of business booked for future delivery has not run into large figures, but 1t is con- siderable and the way things are going this month promises to be one of heavy tonnages.
 ''As far as prices are concerned, they are in a rut and there has been no quo table change now for more than eight weeks. In fact the present published quotation on No. ? foundry southern of s1425 f. o. b. Cincinnati. or s11 Birming- ham, has remained unchanged since Au- gust Il. This is an unusual state of af- fairs, for as rule the iron market is not so steady. At present prices there is no profit to any iron master north or south They are in most cases not even swap ping dollars.
 "In the Virginia coal fields there is such shortage of labor that coke oper- ations have been much curtailed and there Is a distressing shortage of coke And coke generally is stronger than iron.
 Reports from the foundries indicate not only good but in most cases really excellent business"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08

to 6.s men. That is, their food would cost s.s times the $1.96. or s13.54 per week
 What did our budget show that the fam ily's food really cost? Instead of s13.54 il was $S.27. or s12O per man unit"
 And similar facts were disclosed in other families In other words, they were underfed. They were fed less than the conyicts in the federal penitentiary were getting. In summary 1t was shown that e5 ner cent of all the families that were investigated were ehronically un- derfed These families included those upon whom the burden of doing the worlds heavy work falls. They need good nourishing food to be converted into physical energy, and they do not get it.
 The cost of living is higher than it ever was before in this country, and all cities at least feel the problem severely. Pitts burg simply represents all other citSs Many people are underred in this country simply because the cost of living has been carried by circumstances beyond their to a point beyond their earnings. This grave question is before the Amer lcan people today, and it will be freely put into the ballot boxes in November.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
PROHIBITIONS TRIUMPH

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
 If dependence is to be placed on the news from Birmingham. Ala, the pro- prietors of the prohibition dens in that city are not wholly without boise. It seems that even where prohibition is at it's best in large city there is modicum of self-restraint. For instance, In heart less demonstration of the fact that even under prohibition a saloon may now and then be closed there was found on. the doors of 50 blind tigers in Birmingham on Sunday the card, Closed for Sunday"
 After all 1t is the personal equation that Is to be solved where prohibition rules. It is only necessary to select gentlemen to run the blind tigers. Birmingham has, 1t is true, been only partially successful in this quest But still 1t is something that out of the horde it has been able to secure 50 who have. such regard for the law that they close their places on Sunday This, we gather from contem- porary information, as to the effects of prohibition. is it's greatest triumph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
CALLING IN THE COUNTRY

Winifred Kirkland in October Atlantic.
 Although we are without formality, certain conventions always belong to a call The popular hours are and 6, with the tacit exemption of Saturday evening. for then we might inconsiderate- ly intercept the gentleman of the house en route from his steaming washtub in the kitchen to his icebound bedroom. We have our set forms of greeting and departure. hostess must always meet a caller with a hearty, We'll you re quite stranger.' caller must always remain a cordial two hours and, rising to leave, must invariably say. Well, I'm making a visit, not call" To which the hostess responds. "Why, what's your hurry?' Conversation must hold itself subject to interruption. must he prepared 10 arrest itself in the midst Of the most lrrid recital in order that all may fly to the window If man or beast or both pass bV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
''Our Bob" For Governor In Tennessee

The nomination of Senator Robert L. Taylor for governor of Tennessee should lead to a rally and consolidation of the democratic vote in that state. The popu- lar senator could not resist the demand that he should put aside personal pref erences to serve again as the governor of the state He appeared in the conven- ton and accepted the nomination. This should keep Tennessee in the dem- ocratic column. No end of mis-statements and misrepresentation as to the fracture of the solid south would be put forth if republican should be elected gov ernor. These reports could not easily be refuted. and the republicans would gather new courage in 1912 from a repub- lican victory in Tennessee.
 1 There is no occasion for it, now that Senator Taylor has become the democratic standard bearer Governor Patterson Is eliminated altogether, and the liquor problem is referred to the legislature that the people of the state will elect in | November.
 The harmony convention did it's work | axoallentlv It has given all democrats in Tennessee a chance to get together I and there seems at this distance to be no reason for doubting the election oi a man who has been three times gover- nor and who has never appealed in vair | to the voters of his state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
CNnStltntlonaliSm in China

China is coming along under the regent pr,nee e,hun in good shape. The regent stands firmly by the declaration of the late Emperor in the matter of eonstltu- t,on and parliament The first step ,ake, was the organization of provincial legislatures. % in number, and now .enate or house of lords has been ap- pointed and is now sitting in Pekin.
 This senate bears the official title Of Tzechen-yuan and consists of sl mem bers. At the top of the roll are l4 Princes of the blood and next to them come the heads of the semi-royal families belong ing to the Emperor's clan. Then come F representatives of the provincial nobility i, ronresentatives of the imperial colo nes and dependencies, S2 provincial off .,o,s of high rank and 10 eminent schol- ars Of the 91 members probably not ,,ors than half a dozen have been edu-
 
 oated abroad or are otherwise conver- sant. to any extent, with western legis- lative methods.
 In 1915 or 1916 the senate is to be sup nlemented with a lower house elected by the people. The people of China are fast becoming progressive, and observers or Chinese events on the spot do not hesi- tate to predict the free acceptance by the people of constitutional rule. They Will 20 to the voting booths. it is predicted, with enthusiasm. and will select good men to represent them in China's first parlia- nent.
 The political situation in China Is full of interest to all the world. It means new China brought up as soon as may be to the standard of Japan and all the world is watching this change in the far east on a gigantic scale. What 1t means bv the end of the present century no one can accurately foresee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
Rnellsb Mills and the Cotton Situation

All the cotton mills in the Lancashire district, 700 in number, will be opened on Monday next, the trouble that arose at the Fern mill at Oldham having been settled. The case of George Howe, the discharged employe, is to be aroitrated' and in the meanwhile the mills will be operated and all things in and about Manchester will be restored to customary and normal activity.
 The cotton market responded to the settlement of the labor troubles in Eng land and contracts on Thursday showed The heavy rains in the cotton belt will cause delay in picking and these rains may lower the grade of some bales.
 The crop is now in good position to demand fair full prices. following. as it does, an unusually short crop At the best, the present crop will not be equal best of weather and the best of picking conditions cannot carry it up to the worlds needs. The short crop of last year called for big crop this year and 1t will not be forthcoming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
BIRMINGHAM LEADS PROCESSION

| From the New York Times.
 As one after another cities all over the country have learned from the census of | ficials their present population, they have all been fairly content when the figures showed a growth in. the past ten years of something over 20 per cent. Anything above 50 per cent has caused enthusiastic celebrations. usually with fireworks in the evening. What are these fine show ings," however, compared with that pre- scented, not by some boom town In the vivaeious west, where discovery of gold has attracted an eager-and impermanent crowd of fortune hunters, but by Br- minghani, down in the staid and ancient state of Alabama?
 And Birmingham was no little village, even in 1900, since then it had 3S, ,4l5 in habitants. Now, however. Birmingham Is the home of 1S2. ss5, a gain of s4,270. or 245.4 per cent in a single decade. Here Is indeed cause for exultation At any rate the citizens of Birmingham are ex- ulting over it, and they have less reason than those of some other rapidly grow ing cities to commune with themselves as to whether or 11oteit is really a good thing that urban populations should in- crease
 Of course, 1t is not wholly a good thing, anywhere, and the south should be par ticuarly dubious about it. but Birmng- ham is the product of peculiar condi- tions and It's prosperity has helped not harmed, the agricultural districts around it. No mere preference of urban over rustic life accounts for its remarkable increase, for that was brought about by an energetic and intelligent development of natural resources, and the city Is far from being a mere parasite living on the country It is part of the new south the south that manufactures as well as raises, and from diversified activities gets safety as we'll as wealth.
 Whether Birmingham is as good as it is great is a question which would prob ably require for an answer a survey of the kind to which Pittsburg was re- gently subjected, to the injury of its rep utation and the improvement of its char acter btu nobody speaks harshly about Alabamas Pittsburg. so one can believe, or at least hope, that it is cultivating the civic virtues as well as the steel indus try. If it isn't, that 245.4 per cent of growth in ten years will not save it from stern reckoning some time or other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
Cost of LiVing in pittSbure

The associated charities in Pittsburg have been Investigating the cost of liv- ing. They report that the cost of food materials for man at moderate muscu- lar work has risen in Pittsburg to sl 96 a week. or 2s cents a cay. Taking the at hard work requires 1.2 as much; that is. his food would cost 1.2 times as much as the man doing lighter work A wom- an requires 8 as much as a man. Boys from 15 to 16 require g as much as men eirls of that age, 8, and so on. Knowing the constituency of any family, then 1t Is . simple matter to determine the quan fity of food required in that family, and then its cost
 The budget studies show the living ex penses of family after family In ont s4bere were nine in the family-father naother and seven chhcren of ages run ,63ng from IS to ?. The father was I, the
 ctt,er s. the oldest boy at 8, the girl IT Y and so on. It was found that the ,4ne members of 'thm family were equiy- ;sx51nt e far as foooS requirements go,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
A nnEr HARTE STORY

Bret Harte at one time used to, plunder the people from the rostrum in the way of 50-cent lectures, says q magazine writer During a trip over the Pennsyl- vania circuit he found himself one even ing in small town. the very atmos- phere of which was depressing. Turning to the committeeman who awaited on him at his room in the hotel. Harte said < 'Is this healthful climate? Passably,,' responded the committeeeman. "Whatf the mortality of this city2" About one day" About one. eh?'' said Harte' "come this way minute" and he drew the committeeman into the. recess oi the bay window and then said to him. solemnly, '.Is the man dead for today T am going to lecture here tonight, and 1t would be a great relief to me to Know that I could get through alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
A SERIOUS PROBLEM

From october Harpers.
 A little girl returned from services al a fashionable church with thoughtful brow.
 Mamma" she began, doubtful1y, ''dc all angels dress just alike, in white robes?'
 "Why, certainly, dear" the mother as- sured her.
 And just any kind of persons can be angels?"
 ''If they have been very good.'
 'I.aundresses and cooks and maids?' 'Of course, sweetheart. Why do you ask?'
 Well" the little girl commented slow ly. q certainly would like to know how the Lord Is going to tell that we belong in the best society,""
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
BEAUTY. IN WORDS

From the Washington Post.
 H URING what is called "the silly
 season. in London, the news A> papers, short of their usual pabu- lum, generally contrive to start for dis cussion some subject of general appeal and are thus able to fill their columns with letters from those thousands of readers who are always anxious to see their lucubrations in print. In days gone by 1t used to be the sea serpent or the big gooseberry on which budding Ad- dsons waxed eloquent; but in recent years such pertinent questions as votes for women or the inequality of the di- vorce laws have been chosen for debate.
 By way of a throw-back to matter that man in the street, an evening paper is at present conducting a controversy to de- eide which is the most beautiful word in the English language, and 1t says some thing for a prevalent catholicism that a whole host of correspondents has re- sponded to the editors call
 In a question so abstruse and so appar- entity impossible of settlement, 1t was not to be expected that anything remotely suggestive of unanimity was likely to be reached A word that might be a thing of beauty and a joy forever to one person of sensitive ear would probably prove anathema to another whose auditory nerves were differently attuned. For all that, it is wonderful to note how many of the debaters have pitched upon the word rosemary for the verbal crown. It certainly has the advantage that, if broken up into it's component parts, each of them is still beautiful It is true that rose by any other name would smell as sweet, but then 1t might not sound so well. Mary is certainly beautiful name, unless you join 1t with Ann, when you get something in the nature of an anti climax. On the other hand, if Mary Ann be written Marian" we have a name that in itself is delightful, and has the added interest of conjuring up