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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-12
Elected to Head the Upper Misslseip-
pI River Improvement Assocla.
ton for Another
Year.
BOSWELL IS SECRETARY
John Barrett, Director Of the Pan
American Bureau Of Republics,
Talks Of the Panama
Canal.

I BURLINGTON, Iowa, Sept 12-
Thomas Wilkinson Of Burlington was
elected president of the Upper Mis-
sissippi River Improvement Associa-
ton at yesterdays session. L. r.
Boswell of Quincy, ILL.,, was reelected
secretary.
Quincy, Ill, Is making strong bid
for next years convention, with Han
nibal and Davenport also seeking the
honor.
John Barrett, director of the Pan
American bureau of republics, who adj
dressed the convention, said
A serious situation awaits the mid
die west, and, in fact, all industrial
sections of the United States, in the
approaching completion of the Panama
canal.
The Panama canal is nearly ready.
ENGLAND is ready, despite her pro-
tests, Germany is. Japan is, but the
United States is not. There is not an
important country in the world today
which is doing less than the United
States to get ready for the canal.
The United States government is
spending the vast sum of nearly half
billion dollars to build the canal.
but it is spending in comparison only
a trifle in preparing its harbors and
rivers to be feeders and tributaries to
the canal. Europe is spending not a
farthing or a sou in building the can
al, but it is devoting millions of dol
lars to developing to the highest
point of efficiency its harbors and riv-
ers to capture the trade Of the canal,
which we are constructing.
European shipyards from the Baltic
to the Black Sea are crowded with
vessels being completed or having
their keels laid for the greater world s
trade which the canal will start or
lquicken. European manufacturers
reporters and importers are sending
their scouts, as it were, to Panama
and beyond in the great Pacific te
study conditions of demand and sup
trly and to find new markets.
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cochrane Replies to Hughes.


To the Editor of The Gate City:
I have read with some interest the
somewhat obscurely worded TRADE OF
Mr.. F. T. Hughes, published in your
issue of September 10th. The only
thing thai seems clear. where compo-
sition is so clouded, is the fact that
he hates Colonel Roosevelt and the
progressive party. | am not surpris-
ed at this as not even the most char
table can suspect Mr.. Hughes Of any
progressive tendencies in any direc-
ton whatever; but his statements
should at least, have some semblance
of truth and justice. Elements which
/ regret to say are conspicuous by
their absence. His statements and
definitions have all the originality of
romance, without any of the attrac-
tive features.
For instance, he says there is no
practical difference in the platforms
of the republican and progressive
parties, SO far as the tariff, and 9th
er planks are concerned and then
notes what he seems to think scar
cely worth while in other directions.
The chief CT all his objections so far
as the difference is concerned is in
the fact that they are planks which
are supported by Colonel Roosevelt.
He seems to be overcome with hor-
ror and Indignation when he consid-
ali y ic
to substitute himself for the company
of bosses who have been manipulate
ing legislation, corrupting a great
party, and using the votes of the peo-
pie for personal ends, which are not
of high order; but he says nothing
about the overwhelming majorities
which demanded these reforms, and
sought relief from the oppression OF
the bosses.
Illinois, Ohio. Pennsylvania, and in
fact every state where the opportun-
ity was given to the people, the tao
tics of the party which Mr.. Hughes
thinks Is the incarnation Of good gov
ernment-at least, he has thought so
ed overwhelming majorities condemn
ing them. These are the masses of
the common people, who. according
to Mr.. Hughes are really wise, hon
est and sincere" But the special
crime of the progressive party is the
daring to insert such planks as those
which deal with the referendum and
recall To interfere with the judi
ciary, is to him, the climax of wicked
ness, and draws down his choicest
condemnation. OF course if all judges
were honest, and the people felt that
there was justice to be had by those
who were not connected with corpor-
alton and special privilege, these
things would never have been heard
IF but with the developments of
recent years, the demand for the re-
call and referendum has in the minds
of millions of these same common
people, grown to be insistent. But
who has ever heard of the recall, as
Mr.. Hughes states and defines it?
What does he think these same wise
and common people will think when
they hear his definition? If Mr..
Hughes means what he says, he eth
er knows nothing about what he says
or is wilfully making a misstatement.
When he declares that the recall
means the placing of despotic power
in the hands of the president. he
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-12
Disposition of Garbage.

Major M. Meigs, Of Keokuk, read a
paper on garbage disposal, which the
association voted to have printed in
pamphlet form and distributed widely.
The disposition of garbage, said Ma
jor Meigs, affects river improvement
in that present methods make sewers
out of our rivers, stainting our drinking
water supplies.
The paper advocated burning garb-
agfe as the best method of getting rid
of it. The crematory, incinerator and
destructor were described as the hot,
hotter and hottest burning plants. The
reduction plant was said to be too ex-
pensive for most of the upper Missis-
sippi river towns. Major Meigs hint
ed that women, by drying kitchen re-
fuse and tying it in paper before plac-
ing in cans, might lengthen the lives
of garbage men.
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Model for Modern Terminals.

The model bill on terminal facilities
proposed at the first session by Presi-
dent williamson was put in charge CT
the executive committee and this COM
mittee was given authority to appoint
special committees to push this bill
before state legislatures
The election of officers resulted in
the unanimous choice of the officers
who served last year.
Presldent-Th Thomas Wilkinson, of
/ Burlington.
Secretary. B. Boswell, of Quincy.
Treasurer. P. Eckhart, of Gutten-
berg, Iowa.
Mr. Boswell was elected by accla-
nation on motion of Mr.. Roy. the only
other nominee, who withdrew from the
race. Mr.. Wilkinson made very eff
fective speech of acceptance and
thanks.
Vice presidents were elected as fol-
lows:
For Icwa-L. A. Hamill, Keokuk.
For Illinois--C. F. Perry, Quincy
For Minnesota. T. Armson. Still
water.
For Wisconsin A. Anderson,
La Crosse.
For Missouri S. ]. Roy, Hannibal.
After the election, methods were
discussed for gathering statistics con-
corning tonnage handled by all the
towns along the river, with the pur.
pose in view of making definite plans
for increased river commerce.
Excursion to Dam Today.
This morning at 8 o'clock about
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
COLD $$$$$$$$
GOING TO MAKE
A GOOD BOUT
Both Greeley and Delaney Want
to Make Windsor Reg
ular Stop
PENDERGAST MIKES WITH
HEFFERN IN THE SEMI
Both These Detroiters Are Well
Liked by the Fans
Here

Cold dollars are going to prod on
Cal Delaney and Johnny Greeley to
night 50 that one of the hardest fought
battles OF the season may be expected
for the finals of the windsor Athletic
clubs weekly card.
Greeley and Delaney are both anxi
Gus to make Windsor one OF their
regular stopping points. Neither man
wants to consider this bout tonight
their last fight across the river.
| Both nell understand, also, that
| they must fight aud fight hard II they
are TO please the Windsor crowd,
Manager Glassco has had good boys
on the card so often only to find them
lemons that he Is taking no chances
ON these two men. He has given
I them fair warning.
Greeley and Delaney arrived In De-
troit yesterday. crssiey Is q Pitts.
burgh boy, and Deianey is one OF
! iCfevcland's favoritcs. Delaney was
born in Detroit, 22 years ago.
Greeley got busy with the Windsor
Athletic club gymnasium apparatus
Immediately after his arrival yester-
day. but he wasn't too busy to let tho
information leak out that he was
going to lick Delaney soundly.
Il think that | can lick any feather
weight In the world" asserted Cree
ley. Yes" he added, emphatically.
that includes Johnny Kilbane." =
Delaney isn't going to be any cinch
for Greeley. despite Johnny's preten-
tious record of the past. Delaney Is a
very clever boy.
''Ill meet Delaney with any style OF
fighting he starts" said Greeley, when
questioned about his tactics. IF he
wants to box, I'll box. II he wants
to rough II. I'll rought II. I can meet
any OF them at his own game"
/, Delaney feels the way Greeley does
about the style OF fighting he will use
tonight. He'll meet the Pittsburgher
at whatever style he chooses.
| He looks like q boxer of the best
class. He is q very clean looking boy.
lie abstains absolutely from intoxi-
cants and tobacco and he looks IT, He
regards fighting as a business and
makes II one.
/ He Is a particular friend OF Johnny
Kilbane and great admirer of him.
Coming from the same stable he is
under the direction Of Jimmy Dunn,
but Is being managed tonight by NJ. A.
I Grealis.
OF especial interest to Detro.ters Is
the semi-hnal bout OF the evening,
when Johnny Pendergast takes on
Paddy Heffern. Both these boys are
| from Detroit.
Pendergast is the better known Of
the two and consequently the better
liked. He always puts up q battle
that is worth watching. II Is Heffern's
chance to make good with some
vengeance IL he can put the work on
Johnny.
With these promising bouts for the
wind-up, the card across the river
looks to be especially good. The pre-
liminaries, at least the first, Is almost
always worth watching. II Is notice.
able that fight fans are In their seats
to see the first bout of the evening
every Wednesday.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11

of spills that marked the widest
sprinting OF the six-day bicycle race
shortly before a. m, today. As a re-
suit, the Suter brothers. who claim TO
be the champions OF Switzerland, were
Tapped, the first to lose ground In the
big contest.
The riding from daylight on was
very fast, and sprint after sprint was
essayed, Drobach, Grenda, Kramer and
Rutt trying desperately to get the COW
eted circle that would put them on
easv street for the large prize. Enor-
NOUS crowds cheered the struggling
riders. and applauded the spills with
great glee.
The force of special police essayed
again today to clear out the galleries
of the "six-day sleepers." who have
been there since the race started, but
met with only indifferent success. the
majority simply refusing to bulge
from their seats. and threatening the
specials with violence IL they laid
hands on them.
At o'clock, the standing was:
Kramer and Moran. Clark and Hill.
Grenda and Pye, Rutt and Fogler.
Ryan and Thomas, Perchicot and
Egg, Bedell and Mitten. Walthour and
Cameron. Drobach and Collins, LOTUS
and Carmen, Brocco and Berthet;
Walker and Wells, 1.169 miles, laps;
Suter brothers, 1.169 miles, lap.
Lawrence and-Magin cut because OF
accident to latter.
Former record, LAG miles, laps.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
STOCKS TAKE BIG
DROP IN TODAY'S
MARKET TRADING
Union Pacific and Reading
Shares Drop Nine and Six
Points Respectively
LIQUIDATION ASCRlBED
AS CAUSE OF DECLINE
Despite Bear Movement, General
Run of Stocks Holds Up
Well
Cepyright, 1914. By New York Evenisu
Peat Co.

Il
cepyright. 1914. By new York Eveaiss
Pest 10.
NEW YORK, Dec. l1.-Today was
marked by an exceptionally violent
break In two leading stocks. with sim.
liar, though less heavy losses, In one
or two others. But the market as a
whole was much less affected than
might have been imagined. The move
ment converged on Union Pacific and
Reading shares. which began with q
one point recovery, and then, In the
middle hours OF the day, fell nine and
six points, respectively. . II.
The selling under which these de-
clines occurred, was very heavy and
could not well be ascribed to anything
but liquidation on a large scale;
though, whether II meant that the
actual liquidation occurred today, or
that most OF II had been effected ear.
lier. leaving the market Vulnerable to
attack. might be question.
In the case OF Union Pacific, this
weakness (which has now brought the
stock down Is points since the begin
ming OF last week) was naturally
ascribed the uncertainty surrounding
the plan for effecting the separation
between Union and Southern Pacific.
The further suggestion that the prog
ress OF the Pujo committee inquiry at
Washington was a cause for today's
stock exchange liquidation, may have
had some force In IL.
Whatever the main cause OF these
unusually heavy declines, and OF the
two or three point break which occur
red in some other shares, such as
Steel common, Lehigh Valley and
Amalgamated Copper, II was rather
noticeable that the general run of
stocks did not suffer in any CORE
spending degree. e.---4.A-
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11

to Harry B. Ham, banker OF Mexico.
in July, 1909. Cupid served fault
in the engagement to draw on q tech.
nical tennis term, however, and Miss
Sutton announced several months
later that the engagement had been
broken.
TITS all on" she said. by way OF
explanation, land I'm glad to be foot
loose and fancy-free"
Miss Sutton In the tennis world has
occupied unique position. Through
out her career as tennis player she
has been unbeatable, and she lost the
title Of world champion simply be-
cause she did not go abroad to defend
Ii. II was said at this time that Miss
Sutton had grown tired of victories on
the tennis court, and they no longer
had charm or excitement for her.
Bronzed, wiry from hard work with
the racquet and always eager for the
fastest kind OF play. Miss Sutton has
invariably been a, memorable figure
on the tennis courts In which the
world has watched her play.
After climbing to the top Of the lad.
der and defeating all the women op-
ponents that could be brought against
her in this country, Miss Sutton went
abroad several times and defeated
the best women players in Great
Britain.
Miss Sutton is the daughter of Cap
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
PENNSY ROWING COACH
READY TO RESIGN NOW

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1t.--Ellis
Ward, rowing coach at the University
Of Pennsylvania since 1879, said to
day that he was ready to resign, and
would not embarrass the new rowing
authorities In any way.
At an athletic meeting. II was de-
ciGed that his services we're no longer
necessary. Ward stated that he had
a contract until September. 1913, but
that II they wanted to get rid OF him,
all they had to do, was to pay him
the face value of his contract.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
Had Bad Luck, But Says Social
Good Times Hindered
Him
|IS IN FINE CONDITION
NOW; READY FOR SEASON
Weighs Only 191 in Clothes;
Does Roadwork and
Handball

George Mullin writes from his hom,
bt Wabash. Ind. where he Is spending
khe winter, that he hears that he Il
10 be sold or traded.
However he is getting himself II
he best sort OF shape by roadworl
md handball every day. He says hs
vas never In better condition for this
ime OF the year than he is right now
hnd best OF all that he Is going tc
tay In that shape.
Mullin blames his showing of las
ear to DO many social engagements
With other players and says that he Is
of that" now.
George. predicts big year for the
Tigers and has word OF comment
pr each of the old players. His lei
er follows:
at Is quite trying to express
my opinion OF the Tigers for 1918
In view OF the fact that I hear I
am going to be traded or sold TO
some other major league club.
'As for myself I am in what
think great condition for this time
Of the year. weigh fot, with my
heavy clothing on, which ls great
for me at this time OF the year.
Rest assured that no matter
whether I am member Of the
Detroit club or some other organ
ixatlon. ! Will be a player In per
feet condition, and better still, I
am going 20 stay tina, gay.
"Yop know u was only a matter
Of cendltioh with me last summer
and WI never be caught that way
again. sacrificed myself last
year for social affairs with some
Of my friends and fellow players,
and. Of course, can't blame any
one but myself. really do think,
though, that luck was against me
all summer.
II have been working mornings
In q grocery store for a relative
Of my wife, either taking five or
ten miles Of walking or playing
handbaII In the gymnasium after
Moons. That 10 what will do the
most Of the winter and IN the
sprlng you will see conditioned
pitcher.
"As for the team, can say
that stanage, Of course, needs no
mentioning; neither does Cobb.
Bush will undoubtedly. II salts
He'd, be as great as ever.
"veach 10 good hitter, and
probably will have more ginger
next year. Louden can't be beat
be a fielder and probably will I'M
Drove In his hitting.
I'VE all know that Crawford is
capable Of doing. II Oscar Wit u
we'll, that 10, II his stomach is o.
<., the fans will see q grand little
player and one who Is full Of pep
81 think Moriarty will be at first
ase, II retained, and there 10
elbow who knows baseball.
"Boehler, Of the new pitchers,
ooks good to me. Dauss, have
,ever seen work. As for the rest
the pitchers, Dubuc and VIII
EFT, ! know what they can do and
know they are great.
"h Davey Jones' legs are o. X.
hat veteran will make them all
ustie for he ls the best man In
he world to lead off and run.
A0siner's showing depends on
10 wrlst's healing.
as for me, walt and see.
"Yours very truly.
GEORGE MULLiN."
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
REAL SPORT AT
THE BIKE RACES
One Is in Hospital. and More
Ought To Be, After
Bad Spill

MADISON-SQ. GARDEN. NEW
YORK, Dec. 11.--"Jack" Magin. the
Newark, N. j., cyclist, went to Bellevue
hospital with cracked shoulder
blade, today; Berthet. of France, was
bruised from head to foot so that his
task of keeping in the saddle was
most difficult, and Moran. Walker and
Bedell were all shaken up In a series
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
SIDNA ALLEN GETS
ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS

wYTHEvII.I.E, Va. Dec lI-Sidna
Allen. leader OF the mountaineers. who
shot up Judge Massie's court room.
at Hillsville, was found guilty Of a
second charge. in connection with his
part in the homicides. today. and SER
fenced to five years imprisonment.
In the FIRST trial. the mountaineer
was sentenced to rs years. This re
lated TO the shooting Of Judge Massie.
The trial terminated today Vas for tho
shooting Of Commonwealth Attorney
Forser.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11

TENNIS CHAMPIONS MARRY TODAY;
SUTTON AND BUNDY in DOUBLES

Los ANGELES, Cal, Dec. 11.--A
notable merger OF tennis titles takes
place today when Thomas Clark Bun
dy, national doubles champion. ard
Miss May Sutton, of Pasadena, for
merly woman tennis champion of the
world, are married.
The wedding is at Christ church,
Los Angeles. Simpson Sinsabaugh,
the tennis expert Is best man, and
Miss Florence Sutton attends her
sister.
Miss Sutton was reported engaged
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
ToMoRROws ENTRIES
Ar IuAREz.

First Race--seIling. 2-year-oids, 81
furlongs; Jolly Tar. sS; Ernest H..
100; Sharper Knight, 100; Luke Van
zandt, 100; Loving Nose. 107; Kitty w.
lo7: Holabird. 11o; Mazurka, Ito; Kins
Stalwart, 112.
Second Race---Selling. 3-year-olds and
up, furlongs: Tom Chapman. 95,
Camarada, 101; Ora McGee. 106; Sanel
l06; Buss, 106; Dogstar. LOG; Pipe Wis
ion. lie; Autumn Rose. ITO; Swish. i1o
Originator, 11S.
Third Race-Selling, 3-year-olds and
up, furlongs; janus sS; Twickinham
1906; Mandadoro. 106; Loveday, 100; Miss
Korr, 100; Acumen. ITO; Lambertha
l1lO; clint Tucker, 10; Lily Paxton. 10
David Warheld. 110; Lescar. 113.
Fourth Race--Selling, 3-year-oldS
and up So furlongs: Quid Nunc 105
Antoine, los; link. 105; Lucille Allen
105; Uncle Jimmy Gray, los; Serenade
11O: Crbasmile. 110; Gold OF ophir. 11O
Fifth Race--Selling. 3-year-olds and
up, 5B furlongs: Amohalko, 81; Domln-
lea, 1G2; Anne McGee. 10E Gilpy, 110;
Napa Nick. 10; Colinet, ll3; Sepulceda,
l1l6
sixth Race--Selling. 3-year -olds and
up; nile: Minnelotte. 100; Jim L., 105i
ROYAL River. 1J5: Don Enrique 1O5
Maizie Girl, 1O5; shorty Northcut, lo5t
Shooting Spray. los
Clear. good
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
CHARLESTON CLUB GETS
STEWARDS APPROVAL

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE ap-
proval of the stewards OF the Jockey
club has Just been granted to the
Charleston Fair G. Racing associa.
tion, TO conduct a racing meeting al
Charleston, s. c.. from Jan. 25 70
March 20, inclusive. II. Pettengill was
appointed steward to represent the
Jockey club.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
RACE RESULTS
AT JUAREz

First Race--5-S mile: Panzaretta.
even and 10 g. won; Real Star. even,
3-5
Second Race-Calethumpian. 16 TO i.
TO and TO I, won. Annual Interest,
to g. to 10, second. Elizabeth Har-
wood. out. third. Scratches-Cammar-
ada. Acumen. oscuro, Lily Paxton, and
Jim l..
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11

tain and Mrs. -Adolphus Sutton, or
Pasadena, and together with her sis
ters has been among the most
famous athletic girls OF California and
the United States.
Bundy. her fiance, shares his
doubles tennis championship with
Maurice Loughlin, OF San Francisco.
When he is not playing tennis he
sells real estate In Los Angeles.
Miss Sutton held the worlds title
for two years.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
Meadow Looks For Games.

WcduoW LouNb FUT NHHIet'
The Crescent Billiard hall announces
that Expert Meadow, who specializes
at the game OF pool. recently dignifed
in nomenclature by being called pock-
ct billiards, wants to meet local
sharks. to any of whom he will for.
felt Ave cold bones IL Meadow falls
TO win his match.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
YOUR RENEWAL
Have You Thought
About 1t?

II our state subscribers. whose
time expires In December or Jan
uary, would renew their sub
scrtptlons now. OF at least before
Dec. 25. Il would greatly favor
us and also insure against the
loss Of any copies
You can easily determine how
your subscription stands by re-
ferring to the date OF expiration
ON the little printed address la
bel which comes on your copy OF
this paper
IL may be that your subserip-
tion In expiring this montn or
has tust expired. LOOK 1T VI
TODAY--send In your renewal
Promptness will be appreciated
NV sending you. without any al
ditionai cost. a fine pair OF pat
ent tentIon shears. rs mentioned
in the letters recently mailed !"
subscribers.
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The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
H,.chm.p Head. columbu. Team.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dee 1l.--~Wtuiam
HInchman, left helder Of the Columbus,
American Association club for the past
two seasons, today signed a contract as
playing manager OF the 1919 Column
bus club He succeeds William Friei.
who was sold to 81. Paul
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11

The University Of Miehigan footb.u
players are to be the Eiiest OF the
Michigan Alumni club here Saturday
night at a BANQUET
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11

wa"a%"rd EsiS1sr nns ssimsoa Phone drsnd
ts1s.--Advt
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
-four Hundred walk Tonsrhf.

FOur Hundred Walk TonfEht.
The colored 400 will cake-walk to-
night at Arcadia for 500 prize. Ad-
missfon Gentlemen. 25c; ladies. free.
Select dancing.--Advt.
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11

= Much interrst In being rnsnfse.ted in
the soccer game between the unlver,
teams TO be heid on Ferry Field satur-
The Detroit times., 1912-12-11
WEATHER

WEDNESDAY NIGHT. FAIR. COLDER,
THURSDAY FAIR. CONTINUED
coLD.
The Hayti herald., 1912-03-21
FOR Assessor
-. ID. l1ARHr.Rr.
City Election.
ALDERMEN, IST. WARD.
HENRY VI. RNNSBCRGli
CHAS, II. w ELLIS, JR.
ALDERMAN, and. WARD.
MOREAt GASkINS.

When Bill Lacey reported the
Herald to his friend Roach. the
man of many kids. who has Tia"
job uf Secretary of State. as in
q cpc ndcnt,' mon dcmucratic),
probably he was gurSSingi whom
he says that the files of tn" Her
aid do not show it has always
been and is democratic, probab-
ly he is guessing: when he offer
ed double advertising rates for
a convincing democratic article
from our files, probably II" WaS
guessing, and his last guess cost
him So. 90.