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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05

THE new year" says the Des
Moines Tribune, "Opens with just the
sort OF seasonable weather to give
promise of a good year for Iowa. A
heavy coat Of snow means wealth to
Iowa farms, and a cold, snappy Janu-
airy holding the snow on the ground
will put red blood into Iowa veins"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05
The Presidential Situation
Taft a Candidate; Roosevelt May Be Edito
ial Article is Expected Soon.

Washington dispatch in st. Louis
Glbe-Democrat: President Taft will
not withdraw from the race for re-
nomination and nothing but death can
keep him out of the fight.
Colonel Roosevelt is cunning for the
nomination. He has agreed not to
interfere with the free use OF his
name and the organization work in his
behalf is with his consent and knowl-
edge.
These facts developed today in the
national Republican situation. The
first statement was announced as the
Presidents by White House callers
and the second is based on informa-
ton from men back Of the Roosevelt
movement.
Mr.. Taft has told friends and party
leaders repeatedly that if he should
be called upon to stand for reelection
he would be glad to do so; that he
felt under obligations to the party for
having made him President and was
willing to abide by it's decision in the
convention. He adheres to this posi-
ton, according to announcement to,
day, and will not quit the race until
the nomination ballots are cast at
Chicago.
The President was urged by num-
Der of his closest friends to make a
definite statement as to his position,
agreed to do so, and did so, SUBJ
stantially in the language-used above.
With this statement as their inspira-
ton, it is said, the Taft supporters
will begin an active campaign in his
behalf at once.
No Move to Smoke Out Colonel.
1t was stated today that some of Mr..
Taft's friends have gone so far lately
as to advise him to break openly
with Colonel Roosevelt and to chal-
lenge the latter to make plain his
intentions. The President has declin-
ed to do this. The White House has
been fairly flooded with callers lately,
who have brought word to President
Taft that Colonel Roosevelt. so far,
has declined to say that he would not
accept the nomination if it were ten
dered to him.. 1t also has been report
ed to the White House that Colonel
Roosevelt believes an organized effort
is being made to Smoke him OUT and
that he declines to be smoked out,
by either the Taft or LaFollette
forces.
The President has listened to all of
these reports with an indulgent smile,
but has refused to indicate whether
or not he believes them. 1t is denied
at the White House, however, that Mr..
Taft has sent his messengers to
Mr.. Roosevelt on any subject whatso.
ever. The President has been urged
for weeks to make more progressive
campaign in his own behalf. He has
Ieplie1 tiat he did not think political
activity comported with presidential
dignity He now has consented that
his friends shall carry forward the
fight as vigorously as they desire and
he will lend what assistance he prop
erly can.
The President, it was said, was not
goaded into making his statement
today. He was in good humor, but he
evidently felt that in view of the
recent rumors and statements, and esq
pecially in view of Governor Osborn s
suggestion that he should retire and
not seek denomination, the time had
come when his exact position should
be made known to the public.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05

that another week than that chosen BY
the Elks will be selected for the Demo
cratic convention.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05
She Robbed Churches,

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5. When the
police searched the room OF Mrs. An
ME Cooper they found III PRAYER
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05

Little Drops of Water Do Their
Worst" is the title of an interesting
article concerning the Palo Duro can
yon Of the Texas panhandle region by
F G. Moorhead in the January Tech
meal World. The work OF erosion is
suggested in number of attractive
Photographic illustrations.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05

"The Trail-Makers,g by Hamlin Gar.
land, in the Twentieth Century Maya
zine, has its inspiration in statue of
Black Hawk by dorado Taft recently
erected near Oregon, H.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05

surances that they could so forward
/ in their work OF organization in his
behalf, that he would not interfere
with their work, but that they need
not expect from him any: positive
declaration as to his own candidacy;
that he would merely sit tight.
So that 1t may now. be stated that
t the Roosevelt movement has not been
a haphazard one, without direction,
without head or tail, but from the
start has had formation and determ-
ined purpose and moreover, that the
ex-President has been fully familiar
with what has been going On and that
he acquiesced in it and sanctioned
1t.
Roosevelt "Articlev Expected.
1t is suspected tonight that Press
dent Taft and several OF his advisers
have all along been well aware Of the
underlying features of this Roosevelt
movement and that knowledge of it
together with recent events induced
i,he President to make his firm declar-
alton today.
Representative Calder practically
the head of the Kings County Republi
can organization, returned from New
York today and was IN earnest con-!
versation with number of his Repub-
lican congressional brethren in the
New York delegation. Representative
Calder had no hesitation in telling his
New York brethren that Colonel
Roosevelt was candidate for the Re-
publican nomination, and added that
certain business interests did not be-
lieve that President Taft could be re-
elected. It has been suggested for
several days that Colonel Roosevelt
will in few days make some sort of
a statement which will clarity the at
mosphere concerning himself. If
Colonel Roosevelt makes the state
ment he made to certain powerful Re-
publicans in this city several months
ago when they defined their position
to him and when he likewise defined
his position to them, asserting that he
would not interfere with their work In
his behalf but that he would merely
Sit tight.
There were other powerful friends
Iof Colonel Roosevelt in public life
who said tonight that they did not be-
lieye Colonel Roosevelt would make
any statement regarding his own
candidacy, but they believed that If
he issued any statement at all 1t
would be another document similar to
recent ones, in which tacitly the I'M
availability OF President Taft was
pointed out. Senator Lodge, one of
the old-time friends of Roosevelt, evil
identity is we'll aware Of all that has
been going on, for he hasn't smiled
/ in years as he smiled today. He fair
Fly beamed On his colleagues.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05

"A Muckraker Off Duty," is an ar
ticle BY Charles Edward Russell in
the Twentieth Century Magazine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05

The uprising of the La Toilette
movement in Ohio was far less I'M
pressive to the Des Moines Capital
than its downsitting. Same here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05
Had Cold Feet.

CHICAGO. Jan. 5.-Trying to keep
her feet warm with a heated flat iron.
Mrs. Mary Shamberger set fire to the
bed and was nearly frozen when She
had to flee to the street in her night
clothes
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05
NOTES AND COMMENT.

The Marion Register declares that
no one cares to write his name Sc
high on the Ananias roll as to say that
Roosevelt cannot win next year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05
Among Iowa Writers.

Susan Glaspell and Octave Thanet
are among the Iowa writer's who will
contribute to the fiction OF the Wo-
mans Home Companion for the com
ing year.
inside Bali in the Church League
is short story feature by George
Fitch, which the Saturday Eyenin.
Post is announcing among next years
contributions.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05
Group

When achid wakes up in the middle OF ths
night with severe attack OF Group as fire.
experimenting with remedies or doubtful
value; Prompt action Is often necessary 70
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-01-05
Both In Hospitzl.

CHICAGO, Jan. 5--When Frank c..
Isben and Gustave ADders met in a
dark street, each thought the other a
footpad. Both began pumping lead,
and now both are in,t the hospital, each
charging the other with attempted
robbery.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
GOOD ROADS MAN
HERE WITH OUTFIT.

Colonel George W. Thatcher is in
town.
That was the colonel who arrived
Monday afternoon with the hay
wire outfit that looked as though il
was the advance agent Of the city
dump pile But that pile Of junk
drawn by the sad looking pair Of dom
keys has a story all It's own, and the
story Is made up Of many chapters.
The colonel is the chief apostle Of
good roads in the United States. He
has traveller 1900 miles Throughout,
the length and breadth Of the land,
preaching good roads always, with
his decrepit vehicle, the mule team
and third mule taken along -
meet any emergency, and a pair Of
dogs to add to the picturesqueness
Of the setting, these to attract the
attention Of the public and get the
crowd out 10 hear him talk.
Monday afternoon the colonel ad-
dressed a large audience at the COM
mercial club rooms.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
GOLD HILL FARMER
RAPS SINGLE TAX.

Brother Farmer and Land Owner:
We are about to have submitted to
US to become a law and binding on
us alone, an amendment termed,
Specific Graduated Tax" It pre-
tends to stand for justice, equality
and the abolition Of special prlvi-
lege, trusts" and pernicious com
bines" 1t will remove the tax from
all other classes Of property whatso-
ever and place same on land If
forced on us, it will be through the
combine" Of very large class
whose personal property furnishes
them a living and competence, and
who therefore, are directly interest
ed and benefited by its becoming a
statute very limited class OF un-
discerning farmers and small land
owners and the registered tramp"
loafer.' and bum" to whom taxa
tIon is heresay or a joke. Is this
iustice2 Virtually they say to us,
I'VE can try this measure and If
YOU don't like it YOU can have it
repealed and pay the expense besides
providing OUR TRUST" does not
vote to perpetuate IT,
When the necessity arises for
bonding a state. county or town,
these special privileged" free boot
ers having absolutely no liability for
redemption themselves, and needing
all the public utilities and necessities
we do can vote any unreasonable tax
or bond for land owners to pay and
redeem How long could any school
district survive under such regime
| WIN the courts permit such a law
when we are compelled 10 carry out
complaint 10 them on the grounds OF
being unjust, unequitable and un-
constitutional and forced on us
against our will or consent. and not
by a majority OF the voters alone
responsible for the redemption Of IT'S
provisions and exactons." Mr. con-
scientious, tair-mnded and justice
loving voter Of Oregon, please SIT
Iup and take notice
Respectfully submitted.
10 KESTER
Gold Hin Oregon oct &c. 1912.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
FORMER PASTOR
VISITS GRANTS PASS

Rev Jas 4. Crutchheld, formerly
pastor Of the N. +. Church South. Of
this city. but now a resident Of Chi
cago, spent Sunday and Monday in
the city. visiting old friends He
left Monday for Gold Hill, and will
visit Medf0rd and Ashland, and then
go through California. Arizona and
Texas. and then 10 his home, com
pieting a nine months tour Mr.
Crutchfeld was In Grants Pass in
May on his way north and spent two
weeks with bis son, Eloin s., in SpO-
kane. aud had the pleasure Of per-
forming bis sons marriage cere-
mony Elyin Crutchfeld spent his
younger years IN Grants Pass. He is
now one Of the managers Of the
White House department store in
Spokane. Rev Crutchheld has de-
yel0ped into q poet and song writer
Of note since leaving Grants Pass
some years ago.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
MAKES LOVE TO WIFE:
JUDGMENT 800, 900.

LOS ANGELES, oct. 29.-Be-
cause he did not appear in court or
pay any attention to summons, j.
Someryille, a rich rancher faces to-
day judgment Of 100000.
B c. Reusch, a railroad employe,
sued Someryille in the superior
court to recover 100000 for alien
alton of Mrs. Reusch's affections.
Someryille was not represented in
court and after hearing Reusch's
evidence and reading several love
letters alleged to have been written
by Somerylle to Reusch's 19-year-
old wife, Judge Bordwel rendered
judgment for the plaintiff.
Action will be taken by Reuschs
attorneys Immediately to collect the
money.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

I j C. Mattison left Tuesday morn
ling FOR a trip 10 San Francisco.
7. = Hll. Of the Leonard Or
chard Co., went 10 Portland Monday.
Frank sisson left Tuesday morn
ing for Oakland, Cal. for a visit With
relatives
Perry Cunning and his grandm0th-
e., Mrs J. C. Spencer left Tuesday
for a visit a. Chico. Cal
Miss Olive Guy left Tuesday morn
ing for Portland. after spending a
week with her sister, Mrs Chas.
Boyce
Mrs. Dr.. w. n Nuding Of Browns
boro arrived 10 Grants Pass Tuesday
10 visit the home Of VIM. Harrison,
near the city.
Mrs. T. j. Hussey returned 10 her
home at Merlin Tuesday morning af-
Ter spending a day with ner mother.
Mrs James Hart, who is ill.
Born TO Mr and Mrs Reuben
Steelquist. az Eugene, Monday, Oc-
tober -, a son. Mr Steelquist was
a resident Of Grants Pass for many
years, attending school here and
leaving 10 attend the University al
Eugene.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
\ PERSONAL AND LOCAL ,

Miss Leto Woodmsncie of scio ar
rived Sunday and viii visit Miss
Ruth Smith
DR.. J. F Reddy Medford's we'll
known citizen. was a Monday visitor
IN the city
George Hood left Monday morning
for San Francisco. expecting 10 re-
main some time
Mr and Mrs g. p. Wilbur Of sa-
lem left Sunday for Pasadena 10
sDeRd the winter
Mrs. r. ~ Robinson returned
home Sunday after visiting her
mother, Mrs. Savage
J. j. Hess arrived Sunday from
California and after few days here
will 20 70 Portland
Miss Cora Lamar left Sunday for
her home az Vancouver Wash, after
spending several weeks here
Prof and Mrs. Baunan Of Eugene
stopped on here Sunday night on
their way north from California.
Mr. and Mrs s. p. Meade arrived
from Crescent cry sunday and left
in the evening for Portland and Seat
tle
Ben stannard returned Sunday
from Bend, ore, where be has spent
several months with bridge car
penter gang
Jas. =. Logan and bride arrived
home from San Francisco Monday.
and are now stopping at the Hotel
Josephine.
J. E. Weidman has returned from
visit 20 Rochester lll lie stopped
on at Los Angeles for several days
on his return trip.
W. A. Fuller and Dan Jordan ar
rived Sunday morning with TWO gen
tlemen from Portland and after a
hurried trip 20 the Dixie ranch left
for the city IN the evening.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

county They have purchased a
twenty-acre fruit tract of the Ma
drona Land company, and it is their
purpose to become fruit growers.
These gentlemen have for many
years been in the employ of the
Treadwell Mining company, and have
earned the right to make ther home
in this valley, where bright sunshine
and rich soil awaits them. They are
the right kind of people and they
will find a welcome here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
BANDITS ROB TEXAS TRAIN.

DENISON, Tex, Oct. 29. Forcing
the engineer Of a Missouri, Kansas
& Texas limited train TO cross
burning trestle near Wirth, Okla,
three bandits blew open the express
car safe and escaped with $4,000, ac-
cording TO word received here today
The outlaws stopped the train
close TO the trestle, which they had
already set on fire, and at the point
of guns compelled the engineer TO
uncOuple the baggage and express
ear and proceed across the burning
bridge, which collapsed just as they
reached the other side
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

The passengers on no IA going
north Monday evening reported that
they took straw vote on the train
with the result Roosevelt AZ;
Wilson, Al Taft q. II should be ex-
planned that in California there are
a large number OF republicans voting
for Wilson because there are not Taft
electors in the field, consequently
the showing for Taft would have
been better had there been. and VIII
sons vote would have been CORES
pondingly less.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
EBERMAN LOSES POLlCE STAR.

PORTLAND, Oct pr. W
Eberman, erstwhile police officer, to-
day stands discharged from the SER
vice as a result of action taken by
the police commission of the coun-
ell.
The dismissal followed the recit-
al of a woman who charges that
Eberman tried to lure to a rooming
house late at night recently after
she had asked him about the time
certain car was due.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
CARJS SO WINS VICTORY
OVER HIS EN-WIEE

MILAN Italy Oct 2s Enrico
Caruso. the grand opera tenor. is
the victor here today in his suit for
slander against signorina Ada Gla-
chetti, his former common law wife
scoring on every point
After summing up and finding the
accused guilty of everything charged
except caiumny the public prosecu.
tor recommended that she be sen.
fenced 10 one years Imprisonment
aud hned 500
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
Boosting New County

Boosting New County
J.. r. Belfls, cashier OF the State
Bank of Estacada. Oregon, was In
the city Monday making friends for
the proposed new county OF Cascade,
which IL is proposed TO make from
the present county OF Clackamas.
Mr.. Belhls has good argument on his
side Of the question, and made many
votes for the new county contention.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
Ste,cn>on.sturgcon Wedding

SteN cnson- Sturgeon Wedding
On SUNDAY evening Miss Hazel NJ.
the daughter OF Mr. aud Mrs. C W
Sturgeon. was married to Robert J..
Stevenson OF junction City the cere-
mony being performed by Rev f. G.
Loyette. The wedding occurred at
the Sturgeon home ON lower Sixth
street, the young couple standing In
an alcoye made beautiful with white
chrysanthemums and grecnery and
In the presence OF members OF the
family and a few intimate friends
Mr.. and Mrs. stevenson will leave
soon for Junction City where they
will reside
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

WASHINGTON, Oct 29.-Figures
compiled at the census bureau here
today fix the number of women who
will vote at next Tuesdays election
at $4,000 and the male votes az
15,S15,OOO.
The statement says that 23,26O,-
600 men are eligible to vote, but
that not more than 60 per cent of
them will 90 to the polls. Women
are now privileged to vote in six
states.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
High school Students Make Merry

High School Students Make Merry
party was given Saturday night
in the high school gymnasium by
the members Of the freshman class
10 the sophomores. The affair was
largely attended by the pupils Of
both classes. The Gym. was decorat-
ed with the sophomore colors, and
with jack O. lanterns and other signs
of the Halloween festiyity Games
were played and fortunes were told,
after which refreshments were
served, these consisting Of pump
kin pie, apples, grapes and cider
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
ALASkANS PURCHASE
ORCHARD TRACT.

J. T Carmony and his two sons
Thomas F. and Alfred f., all of
Treadwell, Alaska, arrived in
Grants Pass Friday night and will
take up their residence in Josephine
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
BUSINESS POINTERS

Or. Flanagan,
Physician and Surgeon.
J.E. Peterson, PioneerInsuranCeMan-
Rexall Remedies at Clemens, soils
1rugs.
Alfred Letcher, Registered Opto'
metrist and Jeweler in Di1on's slo
stand. Front st. Eyes tested free.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

Prof f. A. Jones, formerly con
suting engineer OF the Oriole Min
ing Co, OF Galice. passed through the
city Sunday enroute from British Co
lumbia to New Mexico Mr. Jones
has recently been making geolog
ical survey Of the Frazier river
country, about 500 miles north OF
Vancouver b. c. in the Fort George
district, and expects to return to the
north and complete the same next
spring.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

On account Of the softenlng Of the
roads by rain the steam traction en-
gine hauling lumber from Swede Ba-
sin has been taken on and teams will
be hired TO do the hauling II Is re-
ported that there are 100000 feet
Of lumber TO haul and that So per
900 win be paid for the work It
Is said that the snow is eight inches
deep at the mill, which is at an ele-
yation Of j,29G feet above sea level
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01
Boys In Trouble

Iblh ~ lfouDlt-
Two young Sauer lads are 10 ap-
pear before Judge jewell in the
juvenile court this afternoon, 10 ans
wer 10 a charge OF having stolen a
log chain which they disposed Of to
a second hand dealer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

Chris Elsmann went to Medford
today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

Mining blanks at The Courier OF.
Zee.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

Artistic Job Work a. the Courier
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1912-11-01

Gold nm oregon oc, 2c, 1912.
The Washington times., 1912-10-28
Will Cut Salaries.

CHICAGO, Oct. 2s.-Club owners OF
the American Association met here
yesterday to discuss the salary limit
of the association for next year. After
a five-hour session behind closed doors
II was announced that limit had
been named and would be enforced,
but the amount was not made known.
Despite the statement that the limit
for 1913 would not be made public,
$4,000 was the sum It was understood
that the owners would be satisfied
with as a monthly limit. This is
several years ago, but which was suf-
fered to become a dead letter because
of It's numerous violations. some OF
the owners going as high as $4,000.
The Washington times., 1912-10-28
Indians May Compete
On Track With Hopkins

BALTIMORE. Nd. Oct. 2s.-The Car
lisle Indian school track and field stars
In all probability will be seen In ac-
ton on Homewood Field next spring In
combat with the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity squad. Coach Glenn Pop)
Warner, OF the Indian institution. said
his braves would undoubtedly be the
guests of the Black and Blue institu-
tion. The Johns Hopkins athletic au-
thorities had written to the Carlisle
School, and as II is evident Hopkins
wants the Indians here. Pop Warner
said the aborigines were eager to COM
pete and that the plan will 60 through
SO far as he Is concerned.
The Washington times., 1912-10-28
BASKETBALL CAPT.
TO Be CHOSEN At
GEORGETOWN TO-DAY
Waldron and Heiskell Are
Most Prominent Candi-
dates for Leader.

o,, -..., --,.. =, -,
Inc executive committee Oh the
Georgetown University Athletic Asso-
citation will meet TODAY to select a cap-
tot, for ,,o p,uo ava crav ha,L.,hau
team Tor the coming season, ana 10
decide upon other matters pertaining to
the uuint's l9l2-lsl3 csmpaign
par.a,,. W.,. =, G
Noh'asho Naiaron, y, oreehsouis'
trict, are the most likely candidates for