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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-11-25
Experience Shows Need.


Concerning the advantage OF having
the farm near Ames, Mr.. Cosson said:
"The limited experience OF our
board Of control In cooperating with
the agricultural college Is sufficient
to show It's importance. Professor
Beach and his assistants at Ames
have rendered valuable assistance to
Dr.. White In he raising OF apples and
other fruits at Clarinda. DR.. White
reports that an apple orchard OF thirty
acres has produceds an annual aver
age revenue for the past two years OF
SIPS per acre, Notwithstanding that
over one-half of the trees were not
bearing this year. The work was
done by the inmates Of the institu-
ton under the direction OF Professor
Beach and his assistants at Ames.
1T 1t is urged that the state can
not afford to appropriate sufficient
money to purchase a new state farm
reasonably accessible to Des Moines
and Ames SO that cooperation can be
had between the penal institution and
the agricultural college, I can do no
better than call attention to the fact
that Illinois has recently appropriated
5000 900 for the purpose OF purchasing
new farm Of 1000 acres OF land,
and that they are now abandoning the
Joliet prison at present valuation
OF $3,Oo0,0O0 with an original Cost Of
s17,00O,o00 Notwithstanding the site
at Joliet had farm in connection
with 1t OF over 200 acres"
Mr.. Cosson attacked the present
Jail system. He declared:
Segregation Necessary.
"The necessity for segregation,
classification and quarantine with
misdemeanor is just as great as with
felons. Since very large percent
of all the inmates of the penitentiar
les are under Is years of age, and
since every hardened criminal passed
from the stage Of a petty criminal
into a real criminai, the necessity OF
more scientific method Of dealing
with minor offenders so as to effect
reformation rather than to furnish
them with university training in
vice, as is being done where first Of
fender is confined to a county jail
with hardened criminals, and all OF
the evil practices that go with evil
association, becomes apparent.
* cannot insist too strongly upon
the fundamental proposition that the
state itself should administer the
punishment for an infraction of a
state law. and this can only be done
by providing several state institutions
which might be known as district
farms"
In conclusion Mr.. Cosson said:
THE question of prison labor is the
very foundation Of all reformation. All
other questions are Incidental The
ultimate thing to be obtained Is that
so far as possible the offender rights
the wrong which he has committed
and that in doing this another or
greater wrong does not follow as q
necessary consequence. This can only
be done by requiring and compelling
every offender to work at some pro
ductive, healthful labor, not unduly
prejudicial to the free laborer, free
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-11-25

The Daily Gate City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-11-25

DR.. J. p. REWARD
VETERINARIAN.
Graduate Chicago Veterinarian Col
lege.
Office 20 North Third street.
Barn phones, 294 Bell. 265 Home. j,
Residence. 1247 Bell, 1924 Home.
Calls answered night or day.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-11-25

DIR. o. w. ROWE
Assistant state Veterinarian
BIB Blondeau Street. Keokuk, Iowa
Office phone 65s: residence 20s-Blaok.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-11-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Harmon in Maryland

Baltimore. May 2.-Judson Harmon to- night addressed mass meeting al the Lyric theatre here in the interests Of his candidacy for the presidential nom- ination. He referred to President Tafts failure to veto the Aldrich tariff bill as "an insult to the American people as well as a breach of faith of his promise to bring about a reduction in the tariff He said no one thing since the ciivl war had been such an imposition on the American people as the high tariff.
 During the seven years that Roosevelt was President" said Governor Harmon, ''hc did not send single message to Congress or make a speech against the tariff barons that have grown rich through the tariff law While he uses the broken promises of President Taft against him he nowhere says he would lift the burden from the shoulders of the people,"
 In reading from the confidential let ters' exchanged between President Taft and Colonel Roosevelt, Governor Harmon said that as governor of Ohio he had written no confidential letters and if he occupied a position of trust to the Amer ican people he would have none on any subject.
 Addressing employees of the steel works at Sparrow's Point. near here this after noon, Governor Harmon said:
 T don't want Uncle Sam, after build ing the Panama canal, to be mere toll gate keeper I want him to own and run the ships through it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
CONFER TODAY ON l
 NEW WATER RATES

The board of city commissioners and the officials of the Birmingham Water- works company will hold a joint con- ference this morning to discuss the proposed schedule of water rates for the city of Birmingham.
 The meeting will be informal and no immediate action is expected to be taken. The representatives of the city and the Waterworks company have had the matter of reduction in the present water rates before them for some time, in fact an ordinance was passed by the city commissioners changing the press ent schedule.
 The Waterworks company presented an amended schedule of water rates, but contended that under their contract with the city the present rates could be enforced for many years to come. However, they submitted a new sched- ule of rates, which has had the earnest consideration of the three commissions CTS and the conference today Is held for the purpose of reaching an early settlement of the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Taft Speaks Twice

Florence, S. C.. May 2.-Although not on a campaign trip, President Taft made two short speeches in South Carolina to- day on his way to Washington from Au- gusta, Ga. He delivered the first at Sum- ter from the rear platform of his prl- vate car and the second at Florence. Big crowds greeted him at both places.
 The President preached prosperity and declared his opposition to doctrines that he said would destroy that prosperity if written into law.
 What we want Is prosperity" said Mr Taft at Sumter We want quiet and the least disturbance to business so that capital may be invested and all may enjoy plenty. In South Carolina l have not always had the support that would make me believe it worth while to ask for your suffrage, but 1 know there is a strong substratum in South Carolina as in other states of confidence in ex- isting government and there is a de- sire to maintain 1t, that may be used to continue 1t as it is
 Henry Jackson, collector of internal revenue for Georgia, and one of the Taft leaders in that state, was a guest on MT. Taft's car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
BALFOUR AND GREY
 HOLD THE STAGE Debate on Home Rule iu the House of Commons GREY DEFENDS BILL Balfour Complains Bill Does Not Con- tain Even Germ of Finality.
 Claims It Would Not
 Satisfy Ireland
GREY DEFENDS BILL

London. May "A. J. Balfour and Sir Edward Grey held the stage at to- days debate on the home rule bill in the house of commons.
 The former premier complained that the bill did not contain even germ of fnality and that its adoption would work great injury to the represen- tative institution of England while creating in Ireland an assembly which no Irishman could regard with pride or respect.
 Sir Edward Grey contended that the usefulness of the imperial parliament could net be sacrificed to the feelings of Ulster.
 The foreign secretary admitted that the settlement provided in the bill was incomplete In some respects.
 If Ulster defied the solution the gov ernment proposed, or made 1t impos- sible, some other solution would have to be found which would relieve the oyerburdened house of commons of the present monstrous congestion of bus mess and put the control of Irish af- fairs in Irish hands.
 Lord Charles Beresford, in a breezy speech, said the Irish question was es- sentially a land question and the only way to pacify Ireland was to continue the present land purchase system.
 The Right Hon. Ronald C. Munro Ferguson supported the bill because 1t was the first step toward a complets policy of parliamentary revolution and paved the way for government in Scotland.
 Daniel D. Sheehan. representing the mid division of Cork, a labor advocate, and independent nationalist, who favo-s the policy of conciliation as applied to Irish politics, approved the principle of the bill, but said it placed too many restrictions on Irish financial freedom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03

New York, May 2.-Calling of miners convention to approve or disapprove Of the sub-committees' agreement for settle ment of the wage and other differences between miners and operators in the an- thracite coal fields was practically de- cided upor by the comrattee of miners Representatives., and members of the boards of the three anthracite districts affected at session here tonight. An other joint conference with the operators will first be sought by the miners, in all probability, to see if further concessions can be obtained it was said after tonighrs session. The miners committee adjourned until tomorrow when a decision will be reached, 1t was announced. whether further conference with the operators shall be sought or an immediate call be issued for a miners convention
 This action followed rejection by the miners full committee today at the joint conference with the operators commit tee of 10, of the tentative agreement for a settlement reached recently between the subcommittee of the two interests.
 If a. convention is called, as seemed cer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Damage Inestimable

Melville, La, May 2.-With water pour ing into the rich sugar country between the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers from two breaks one which occurred sev- eral weeks ago on the Atchafalaya, Il miles below Melville and the other on the Mississippi at Torras, there Is now no telling the extent of damage that will be done.
 It is believed that almost every foot of land in Pointe Cnupee parish will be flooded, while seven parishes further south will not suffer so heavily Whether the flood will reach Plaquemine and Donald erNille is question:
 The situation at Melville tonight is any thing but encouraging. Today there was a rise of one-tenth of a foot in the Atcha- falaya here. The water in front of the town is within two feet of the top of the levee. Above here for many miles it Is mp against the capping recently put on the levees by the state convcts. Boils have appeared in several places near here but the engineers in charge of this dis trict fear no immediate danger. The gauge at Melville tonight shows i1.6 feet, the previous high record being 3s.9.
 Militia Guards Levee
 The Opeousas military company is still on guard here.
 President E. c. Richards of the Red river, Atchafalaya and Bayou Boeun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
EASILY
 DEFEATS TENNESSEE

Tuscaloosa, May 2.(Specal)-In addi- ton to securing II hits, Alabama played the most brilliant fielding game seen here this year and handily defeated Tennessee in the second and final game of the series Joplin at shortstop played a spectacular game. accepting eight difficult chances without an error and securing two hits.
 Captain McDowell again starred on the bases, scoring four runs out of as many times al bat. Courtney and Gosa got three hits each and McDowell two. Ala bamas s infeld pulled off two lightning double plays. Although seven hits were secured off stevenson he kept them well scattered and did not walk man.
 The team leaves next week for Nash vile to play the series with Vandebilt that will decide the Southern lntercolegiate Athletic association. Alabama expects to win. for in Mcdowell. Joplin, Wells. Snedecor and Greer they have five men who will all probably be chosen for all southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Mipia to Dock Monday

New York. May 2.-The cable steamer Mnia, which has been searching the scene of the Titanic wreck for bodies is returning to Halifax with 15 bodies and will dock Monday, according to wire less message received today by the White Star line company. This means. officials of the line say, that the search for bodies has been abandoned for the present and may be postponed indefinitely.
 The message states that the bodies the Minia found were widely scattered over a great area, so the search became daily more difficult.
 A wireless message was sent to the Minia by the White Star line asking that the names of two additional persons re- covered since yesterday be sent ashore. Most of the bodies now on the Minia it is believed. are those of members of the Titanic's crew.
 Seven bodies held up by life belts to- gether with wreckage, were passed on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Democratic Massachusetts Situation

Boston, May 2.-The following is the standing of democratic district delegates to Baltimore chosen at Tuesdays pri- maries:
 First District-Both pledged to Foss Second District-Uncommitt Third District-Both unpledged.
 Fourth District-One will support Foss and the other is pledged to Floss. Fifth Distrct-One pledged to Foss one unpledged.
 Sixth Dstrict-Both unpledged.
 Seventh District-One unpledged; one pledged to Foss
 Eighth District-Both unpledged. Ninth District-Both pledged to Floss. Tenth District-Both unpledSed. Eleventh District-Both unpiedged Twelfth District-Both unpledged. Thirteenth Distrlct-Both unpledged. Fourteenth District-Both unpledged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
MINERS COMMITTEE REJECTS
 AGREEMENT OF UB-COMMITTEE
General Committee of Miners Will Probably Be Called to Ap prove or Disapprove of Tentative Agreement Reached
 Between Two Sub Committees

tain tonight, it will be, William Green, who represented President White of the United Mine Workers in today's confer ences. said it will be held either in Scran- ton or Wilkesbarre and will be composed of 400 delegates from the three districts Such convention could be convened within four days after notice of it was given, MT. Green dectared. Mir Green expressed the opinion that if a conven- ton were held at once before another conference with the operators, it would uphold the action of the miners full com mttee and vote ,disapproval of the sub committee agreement.
 In their. statement and accompanying memoranda tonight the operators com mittee indicated a disinclnation to meet again with the miners representatives until after the latter hea endeavored to secure ratification of the pending agree ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03

en route from Torras to Bayou Sara, where thev will be landed and brought on special train to the northern limits or this parish Several thousand head Of or cat tie will be given pasturage near fort Hudson. and many of the refugees VIII be housed in the dwellings which were va cated three years ago when the boil weevn struck that place.
 Around Baton Rouge several hundred head of cattle were today driven to hlgh ground
 Commercial Agent Meyers of the south ern Pacific today inaugurated shuttle train service over the LaFayette cuton through the Atchafalaya swamps of lper- vile and St Martin parishes. The tram is in charge of Sheriff Parker of West Baton Rouge parish, and will continue to run through this country until all of the people are removed to places of safety
 C. c. Carey of the Frisco road took out a special train early today and all day long superintended the work of rescuing neople and live stock on the line of the Frisco between here and opelousas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03

levee board and Mayor l.. J. Williams of Melville are bending every effort to pre- vent break.
 The crevasse five miles below Melville on this side of the Atehafalaya is now 2000 feet wide and is pouring large volume of water over wide area of coun- try to the west. The water has backed up and is now in the outskirts of this town and still rising.
 Much uneasiness is felt here about the levee on Bayou Des Classic. A large force of men is at work on the weak spots.
 Late reports from the south along the main line of the Texas and Pacific rail- way state the water from the Torras break has not reached that line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
All Records Broken

New orleans, May 2.-With an even 2l foot stage in the Mississippi river at New Orleans tonight, half foot above all records orders were issued by the Or leans levee board to double the forces of laborers which has been engaged in blanketing the low stretches of embank- ments along the city front. Ten thousand additional sand bags were ordered filled and distributed through the commercial district Seepage in some places has reached serious proportions and at sev- eral points above the below the city musk rats and crawfish have done some damage to the levees.
 The levee engineers tonight declared that notwithstanding the increasing high water they have the situation well in hand so far as the city is concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
SUMMARY OF THE POLITICAL NEWS OF THE CAMP PA|GN Added Daub Given the Re- publican Situation in
 Louisiana
THREE DELEGATIONS
 WILL GO TO CHICAGO
Taft Makes Two Speeches in South Carolina on Way to Washington. The Democratic Situation in
 Massachusetts

Alexandria, La, May 2-The already badly muddled Louisiana republican po- litical situation was given an added daub of coloring today when the state con- vention of the lilly white' faction split up into two wings" and elected two sets of delegates to the national conven- tion to be held in Chicago One wing lauded President Taft and elected six delegates at large, instructed to vote for the Presidents renomination. The other wing adopted. with the same unanimityi resolutions indorsing Col. Theodore Roose- welt and chose six big Louisiana re- the colonel to the last.
 Harmony Claimed"
 And yet there was harmony in tfs convention and both wings" insist there was no bolt. They simply agreed to dis agree on the one question whether proxies should be counted in the election of a temporary chairman. Both wings chose a vice chairman and then a committee agreed that the Taft wing should have the convention hall one hour, after which the Roosevelt wing should come in and transact it's business The agreement was lived up to and the resolutions which the Roosevelt faction adopted indorsing Frank B. Williams, leader of the Taft wing, as the 'real chairman of the re- publican state committee were no less lauGatory of MT Williams than were those adopted by his own wing.
 The action of the convention today means that three different sets of dele gates will go to the Chicago convention from Louisiana and give the credentials committee there a nice job to figure out which is regular" The "back and tans held a state convention in Alexandria last month and elected a set of dele gates for Mir Taft. Each of the three sets lay claim to regularity" and they promise a lively scrap when all get to the big convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
SMITH FAILS TO
 BRING OUT FACTS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE D

Antonio B. Antonia should be Alline Bap- tiste He had been waiter on the Ti- tanic.
 body hitherto unidentified was pro- nounced by Charles Abbott of H. M. 8. Niobe to be that of Arthur Lewis. steward and the same sailor identified the body of William Gorry. which also was removed from the unidentified class. A third unidentified body is now sup posed to be that of D. Matheson, the name being tatooed on tine arm over crossed flags. At the funeral services tomorrow 100 seamen from the Niobe will assist in the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-05-03
Ismay Sails

New York May 2.-J Bruce lsmay, managing director of the International Mercantile Marine company, boarded the White Star line steamer Adriatic today, saving he was preparing to sail for Eu- rope MT. Ismay went at once to his stateroom and declined to make any statement to the Associated Press. The Adriatic was scheduled to sail today.
 Mr. Ismay refused absolutely to be in terviewed at first Later, however, he said:
 T have no i'll feeling against the Amer ican public and think the Senate investi- gation was thorough, l am feeling very tired and wish to retire.