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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-10-15
TAFT SHOCKED
AND MORTIFIED
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the shooting in an auditorium where
he was speaking. He was stunned SO
he could nc@ talk for several mo-
ments. Fearing panic, police pre-
vented the sale of newspaper extras
near the building. but by the time
Johnson entered the word has been
passed through the great crowd.
When he finished his political dis
cussion. Johnson quietly asked:
Did you know that Roosevelt was
shot little while ago?' There were
cries OF horror. Then, raising both
hands, Johnson solemnly said:
Let us pray God he'll stay all
right until after November" A chorus
Of aAmens." followed.
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the colonel's secretary. at progressive
headquarters at New York.
A week ago Martin bowled over a
man who grabbed the Roosevelt coat
In a crowd at Houghton, Mich.
The following message was sent to
Mrs. Roosevelt today at the coloneps
request:
Respiratory movement good; pulse
normal; bullet in safe place, expec-
torate no blood
Word was received here that Mrs.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter
of the colonel, and wife of Congress
man Longworth, was on her way here
from Cincinnati and would arrive at
the hospital this afternoon.
Medhl Mccormick was one of the
first persons admitted to the hospital
to see the colonel today. The two
talked politics for few minutes and
Mccormick informed Colonel Roose-
welt that he had cancelled all of the
progressive nominees speaking dates
for the remainder of the campaign.
A meeting was arranged for this
afternoon between Mccormick and o.
K. Davis, Of the New York progress
sive headquarters, with the colonel.
All Dates Cancelled.
CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-Every speaking
date OF Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
was cancelled today, and the private
car in which he and his party have
been touring the country was given
up. Preparations were made this af-
ternoon for receiving Mrs. Roosevelt,
who is coming on from New York on
the Doth century limited with Mss
Ethel Roosevelt and DR.. Lambert, the
Roosevelt family physician. Mrs
Alice Roosevelt Longworth. daughter
of Roosevelt, was expected to arrive
here late this afternoon, and ar
rangements were made for her visit
to her father at Mercy hospital with
Mrs. Medill Mccormick.
The colonel's condition this after
noon was improved, according to the
latest statement given out by DR..
Murphy, who heads the squad of the
most eminent surgeons That could be
obtained to care for the wounded pro-
gressive leader The exact location
of the bullet was not announced by
the surgeons, but it was stated that
the celebrated patient was not in any
danger, unless blood poison set in.
Probing for the bullet, DR.. Murphy
said, would add danger to the colonels
condition, and it was decided that no
] operation would be performed at
/ least for four or FIVE days.
/ Meanwhile Colonel Roosevelt lay
upon his bed in the third floor front
! suite of the hospital, and read from
heavily bound volumes that bore long
names and contained deep treatises
on sociology, revolution and econ
omfcs.
Such crowd of newspaper men
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Entered Turkey

limited Press Leased Wire Service
BELGRADE, Oct. 10 servian
troops today entered Turkish terri
tory. 1t was reported Turkish rein
forcements were hurrying to meet
them.
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HadIey is Sorry.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Oct. 15.-
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Oct. 49,
statement today on the attempted as
sassination of Colonel Roosevelt:
Il sincerely hope Colonel Roose-
velt's wound as the reports indicate,
is neither serious nor dangerous
one. Whatever differences OF opinion
may exist as to the advisability of
his candidacy in this campaign, there
can exist no difference OF opinion as
u his future usefulness to the Amer
lean people whether In public office
or In private life"
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Weather Conditions.

The depression from the Lake Su-
perior region has passed to the north
eastern coast, and a field OF high
pressure extends from the Rockies to
the central valleys this morning,
which Is attended by fair, moderately
cool weather in this region, except
there is rain in upper Michigan.
Relatively low pressure in the
western gulf is attended by rains,
with Indications Of an approaching
tropical storm.
Conditions indicate fair weather
with little change in temperature for
this section tonight and Wednesday.
Daily River Bulletin.
Station Stage. Height Change w'th'r
st. Paul ...14 1.2 --O1 CIear
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Iowa Supreme Court Decisions.

Especial to The Gate City.1
DIES MONIES, Oct. 15.-Truman
Jones vs. Fisher. ct al appellant Polk
county, affirmed.
State of Iowa VS.. Jackson, appellant
Monroe county, affirmed.
State of Iowa VS.. John Rogers, ct
al. appellants Washington county.
modified and affirmed.
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Uncle Pennywlse Saws.

The latest high building in New
York is so high that man was doing
business on the ground floor for two
years before they put on the roof.
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River Forecast.
The river has reached its highest
stage at Keokuk and will fall slowly
from Davenport to Keokuk for sew
eral days.
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Many MESSAGES.


CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-Progressive
headquarters in this city were swamp
ed with messages directed to Colonel
Roosevelt expressing sympathy and
congratulations at his narrow escape
from death. Governor Hiram Johnson
called over the long distance tele-
phone from Cleveland today te ex-
press the hope that the colonel would
live to lead tho great cause" and to
obtain the latest news OF the bull
moose leaders condition.
A few Of the kilograms received
follow:
Mrs. Davis and. send congratula-
lions. Are grateful for your escape.
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS"
"Impressively shocked at dastardly
attempt on your life They have
tried everything, but even bullets
cannot stop you. Tremendously re-
lieved to learn that wound is not seri-
Gus.
CHESTER H. RowELL,
fresno, Call
Regret cowardly attack. Congrat-
ulations on the usual Roosevelt cour-
age and escape. Hope everything will
turn out all right.
&c. w. MCCLURE,
Atlanta, Ca"
Shocked at attempt on your life.
Congratulations on your escape from
death.
REV. JOSEPH CAREY,
Saratoga Springs, N. Y"
I'VE thank God, Colonel. you are
spared to finish the fight for right
eousness.
GOVERNOR B. s. Wesley,
South Dakota"
My heart rejoices at your escape
from death. The whole world mar
vels at your astounding courage and
superb endurance.
FRANK A. MUNSEY."
1--WE have been terribly shocked
but glory in your pluck and love you
always. Pray take a little care of
yourself, for we cannot get along
without you.
BENJAMIN IDE WHEELER,
Berkeley. CAL"
Sympathy and congratulations.
LEONARD WOOD,
Chief of Staff, U. S. -
"On behalf of the democrats of Ne
vada and all other good American
citizens, we denounce and deplore the
assault made upon your life and trust
that no injury of serious character
will result to you therefrom.
&c. R. MCINTOSH,
Chairman Nevada Democratic State
Central Committee"
II sincerely trust that the news re-
ports of your fortunate escape from
serious injury and of the mental IT.
responsibility of your assailant are
correct
WALTER L. FISHER,
Secretary Of the Interior"
Congratulations on your escape. /
earnestly nope the wound is but
slight.
JAMES R. GARFIELD
"Col Roosevelt, Chicago:
"Warmest sympathy.
"APPONNY L. BUDAPEST"
Congratulations on your lucky es-
cape. Sincerely hoping you will be
elected.
JAMES ]. CoRBETT."
"The italian progressive club Of
Meriden, Conn, wishes to express
sincere sorrow at the disgraceful at
tempt.
~. PETERILLO.p
other kilograms were received from
Frederick H. Allen, Rye, N. Y;
Thomas Hallowell. New York City;
The Oakland Zionist Society of Oak
land, CAL: General Andrew J. West,
Atlanta. Ca: Seth Bullock, Sioux
Falls, s. D.; Oscar Hundley, Jersey
City; Frank Knox, Manchester, N.
H.; progressive headquarters in a
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had gathered about the hospital that
this afternoon the superintendent. Of
the building ordered all OF them off
the premises, They were not ev-
en- permitted inside the hospital yard
and they We're told that any informa-
ton that was to be given out to the
public would be brought to them
from John w. McGrath, the coloners
secretary.
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Mean temperature 14th, 55.
Lowest temperature. Al.
Highest temperature, 50.
Lowest temperature last night, A.
FRED z. GOsEWISCH,
Observer.
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wife Ready to Come.


NEW YORK, Oct 15.-In order to
be with her husband, while he is com
PEELED to remain in the Chicago hos
pital, and to be at his side when he
comes home to Oyster Bay, Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt, with her son,
Theodore Jr., and her daughter, Ethel,
left for Chicago over the New York
Central railway this afternoon.
She was accompanied by her family
physician, DR.. Lambert, who will as
sumo charge of the colonels case as
soon as he reaches him.
Mrs. Roosevelt said that while she
was satisfied the colonel was III no
danger, she believed that he would be
much more comfortable in mind and
body to have her with him.
While shocked by the occurrence,
said Mrs. Roosevelt, 81 am hopeful
and the latest word that my HUSBAND
is in no danger has allayed some Of
my fears. My son Theodore will go
to Chicago on the limited this after
noon and il possible will bring the
colonel home at once. My own plans
will depend on what DR.. Lambert
learns by phone from Dr. Murphy. We
want the colonel with us at Oyster
Bay and hope to have him there very
soon"
Reservations are being held for
Mrs. Roosevelt and the members. OF
the family on the afternoon IS hour
trains.
Mrs. Roosevelt.
NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-Mrs. Theo.
dore Roosevelt was still asleep at the
residence of J. West Roosevelt al
$50 o'clock today. Oliver Roosevelt
who met the caller, said:
Mrs. Roosevelt was entirely salts
fed with the re-assuring message she
received from the colonel and she had
no intention whatever Of going to
Chicago when she retired last night"
At 8:35 a. m. Mrs. Roosevelt awak
ened and was given bulletin saying
the colonel was being operated on in
Chicago. This caused her to demand
immediate further details and to an
nounce that she might go to Chicago
at once. Mrs. j. West Roosevelt as
sisted her to dress rapidly and it was
planned to go directly to progressive
headquarters where she expected tc
determine her immediate plans.
Mrs. Roosevelt sent for her person
al physician, DR.. Franklin Lambert
and had him explain to her the ma
ture OF her husbands wound. He re
assured her all he could and gave hel
a sedative to settle her nerves which
We're badly unstrung Asked whether
Mrs Roosevelt was in condition tc
make the trip to Chicago to her hus
bands side the physician said:
Any woman is in condition to make
any trip on which she makes up hel
mind OF course, Mrs. Roosevelt vii
not decide whether she will go te
Chicago until after she learns more
details Of the operation.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and Mrs
Roosevelt were with the wife Of the
colonel all morning
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Daily River Bulletin.

Station Stage. Height Change wth'r
st. Paul ......14 IL -O.1 Clear
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
The Safety Committee

There many things about management of the railroads of which the general public knows little nothing. There, for instance. the safety committee. How many people in this city have ever heard of it. though it holds monthly meetings here and at other points all the country?
 The object of the safety committee as it's name gives hint is te promote safety: safeguard against preventabe accidents to employees and pas sengcrs. The membership the committee includes persons engaged in different branches railroading The members offer suggestions for greater safety. They point such commonplace possibilities lc- cidents thought is ordinarily taken of them.
 Some of the suggestions against dangers passengers, that only remotely connected with railroading.
 In many cases. accidents may have resulted from the possibilities yet it is shown that they possibilities and every possibility may become d fact; otherwise it would not be possibility.
 For-some years the safety committee has been d feature of the Hartman lines q that accounts for the other fact that year passenger killed those lines
 The railroads sometimes accused by the un- thinking. of being careless the lives of their pas sengers any their employees, Yet, the roads far more concerned in these matters than the public Accidents costly and beside they hurt business. For business therefore, if atrustic reasons, the roads trying reduce the number of accidents They would like to abolish them al together
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
The Hanging of Goodwin

The town of Tucson has risen in against the execution there of J. B. Goodwin. who will be resentenced to be hanged by Judge Sloan next Mon day It has only been rumored that the court would designate Tucson as the place of execution.
 The state authorities. it is said have refused to allow take place in the penitentiary where all sentences of death imposed by the state courts are supposed to be executed.
 Yavapai county in whose jail Goodwin has been confined. protested against his execution there, and no doubt similar protests would be made by any other county that might be designated.
 The agitation against the execution at Tucson seems to have been headed by most widely known citizen Hon. Eugene Chafin who conceals his strong est reason why the execution should take place in Pima county,-hs objection the nflictiOn of the death sentence anywhere MT Chafin is joined though. in the protest against hanging of Good win by of the leading citizens and officials. who have conscientious scrupes against capital punishment. They believe that the prominence which would be given the community would be of the kind that would do the any good That objection would lie as any other town but we do think it be urged against the hanging of Goodwin in the penitentiary.
 is necessary that Goodwin should be hanged in this any other particular state The United States court has power designate d federal prison the place execution. just as recently exercised the power designating the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga- the place for the execution of sentences of imprisonment.
 In view of the attitude of the state authorities and those Of the counties Goodwin will probably be removed from the state be hanged That fact will much widely attract attention to Arizona as the which fiendish double murder was committed than if the sentence were quietly executed here.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
Sees Democratic Hard Times

Victor l.. Berger, socialist representative. of Milwaukee, who will not return to the gress. has issued ValedictorY in which he claims that CoIoTe Roosevelt pClled hundreds thousands ,; y3tes that should have gone the socialist -.Dnot r" declared there should be d fifty -tali~t members in congress to put ginger into the old parties"
 The democratic party he said. 'is reactionary because it. is controlled by coalition of the south and Tammany.
 The south is thirty years behind the north in economic developments It is just entering that riot of capitalsUic development through which the rorth has passed during the last thirty years An industrial panic is due in about year. That will mean democratic hard times and soup kitchens. This time the panic will break up the solid south and riots and disturbances"
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
The Short W ar
Chicago Tribune)

If peace follow the proposals made to Turkey by Bulgaria, the of the Balkan allies against the Ottoman empire will come nearly estab- fishing new record for rapidity in the settlement of controversy by arms.
 Montenegro declared war against Turkey oct B. Turkey recognized inevitable and broadened the field October l7 by declaring Bulgaria and Serva. The armies contact almost in stanuy and the fighting has occupied thirty-four days.
 an unequal conflict the Turks in 1897 over Whelmed the Greeks in about thrty-one days. Greek irrcgulars crossed the frontier April 10 and the comhatants accepted mediation May IT,
 Prussian supremacy among Germanic peoples was maintained in the of 1866 in campaign which began with a Prussian movement against Hanover and SaXOny June l5 and came to decisive clutch with Austria in the battle of Sadowa July B. Prelminaries of peace were signed it NikoIsburs
 That was the only war of the last hundred years of the magnitude of the Balkan struggle which came conclusions rapidly.
 The Russo-Turkish war of 1877 over d larger field than the present conflict. much of ii the same territory-against many of the strategic poTts and Qualifications recently assaed by the allies, lasted 322 days. The Turks then had such command ~rs Osman Pasha, Suleiman Pasha, and Mehenet Ali.
 Crimean war. declared against Russia by Turkey. with the approval of her allies october 1S53, Was not brought to conclusion until February % 1856.
 The war of Prussia and Austria against Den mark began when German troops entered Hostein January q, 1864 An amnistice was agreed to July 1S and treaty of peace was signed October 90. The Franc"-Prussian war proclaimed by Napoleon July 2&, 1870, ended with the exploitation of Paris January 2S 1871
 Hostities in the Spanish American war were begun with the capture of the Buenav cntyItt and Pedro by the New York and the Nashville April =. 1898, ard Spain sued for July 26 The south African opened with d general advance of the Boers in October 1899 British terms of peace accepted May 3I. 1902.
 Italy declared against Turkey September 29, 1911, and signed q peace treaty october T.. 1912. two days before Turkey declared Servia and Bulgaria.
 The stubborn qualities the Russian defense against tine Japanese and the remarkable effective E. of the Russian military organization q mote corner of the Russian empire the end of thousands of n<es of railroad track. stand in contrast to the equally remarkable failure of the Turks to offer such a resistance
 There will be time hereafter for military NrpreparodncSs and nefftctivcncss retrieve itself From is first disaster it headong into rout
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
The Wings of Today
CKansas City Times)


 In his History of the United States" J. F. Rhodes tells of the opposition of the wings the formation of the republican party They thought" he says, with some show If reason, that the fight might well be made under their banner and with thtir For the organization of d party was the Nor! of day; the machinery complex and costly. and national party could not be started without pains and sacrifice.
 "Why. then it asked to all this trouble when complete organization is at hand ready for use? This view ably argued by the New York Times and supported by Senator Seward As the New York senator had position of influence superior to anyone who had opposed the Kansas Nebraska bL strenuous efforts made to get his adhesion to new party movement bat they were without avail
 Seward hangs fire, wrote Doctor Bailey He agrees with ThuroW Weed. But Gcd help us if as preliminary to a the north we have all to admit that the whs party s the party Of freedom
 To you get the parallel? Why form new party? Why rot get together and work under the republican banner? You hear it from the remnants of the republican party every day.
 And can't YOU sympathize with old Doctor Bailey whoever he was when he exclaimed, God help us f We have to admit that the Whig party party of freedonl!"
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
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A "pick-Up"

The shipping last night of the first of turkeys from this valley will give impetus to the poultry business. Before this poultry has been shipped in small lots to nearby points and to Los Angeles. but those who have engaged in raising turkeys have done with the expectation only of supplying the home market and those markets verient to Phoenix.
 It is probable that most of those $500 turkeys constituting that carload raised. may say, by accident They just permitted to grow. hay ing been matched and did not cost much to feed them. The turkey is something of forager. Most of the farmers who owned them rather expected to have to eat them themselves provided they not lost stolen.
 Then here came that unexpected order from san Francisco for Christmas turkeys. The number of birds developed surprising. Nobody supposed there were nearly that many left in the county after the Thanksgiving devastation. We do not know how many owners contributed to that carload but We know that they altogether received something Hke S70oo a pick-up, almost pure "velvet.'
 Undoubtedly more attention will be given to the turkey business next year. The Salt River valley will also be better known d supply point.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
Spread Christmas Out

Less than two weeks Christmas. The shop windows are filled with toys. cheap and expensive on all sides ghttering Christmas presents abound There was never before such a pre-Chrisunas dis play in Phoenix. Presents from the cheap jach-in- the-box to the costly automobtIe have been pur- chased and have been concealed for the pleasant surprise of recipients Christmas morning.
 But what is being done for the poor children, those of the widow the father whose earnings if any. are only sufficient for the famys daii> bread?
 S far know, there is no organized move ment and the time between the present and De cember = is very long for organization that will result in the giving of a Christmas present to every child in Phoenix.
 The Salvation Army. know, will do as it has always done spread Christmas out to the extent "i it's ability it needs help
Arizona republican., 1912-12-14
A State Marriaue Bureau

It is said that bill is in course of preparation in the state of Washington providing for the estab- ishmcnt of state matrimonial agency the object being to hasten the settlement of that state.
 The private matrimonial agency hardly sdered reputable institution and it's patrons it is successful institution. Few if any happy marriages have resulted from it's operation. A state agency would necessarily have all the bad features of the private agency and we do not how any better features could be added. It would attract the class patrons that are allured by the private bureau and it may be set down a rule that the woman takes this short cut to matrimony is lacking in good judgment
 The western states need not worry about settlers. Within the last ten years all of them have been rap idly filing and the rapidity is bound increase within the years
 Let the state of Washington preserve itself in patience. It will the settlers enough. Its rich will bring them. and the right kind of them faster than any marriage bureau would allure lhcm.