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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
AT the Last Moment Huerta
Begs That President Wilson
Hold Off Until He Can
Think.
MAY END THE RI0TING
Peace in Republic is Likely to
Follow as Result of Pro
visional Leaders Bluff
Called.
MAY END THE RIOTING|

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2e.-Peace is
near in Mexico. President Huer-
ia is wavering. Within twenty
four hours, acceptance by Huerta Of
this governments mediation plan Is
deemed not only possible but more
than probable. These were the sign
posts today in the most thrilling inter
national diplomatic drama in which
this country has played part in a
decade. The developments were:
President Huerta asked President
Wilson to POSTPONE delivery of his ad-
dress to congress on the Mexican situ-
alton scheduled for today. The presi-
dent acquiesced-with provlso that
he would make the address tomorrow
unless Huerta accepted the American
proposals.
1t was officially announced at the
white house that this government
would stand pat on its proposals made
by Governor Lind to the Huerta ad-
ministration. From the highest au-
thorities from sources close to the
president 1t is stated that four drastic
proposals were contained In the media
tion plan These were.
/. Immediate cessation of organic
ed police.
2. A rearrangement for definite
armistice.
8. Definite, free and early election
for president in Mexico
4. An early announcement by Pres
ident Huerta that he wouldn't be a
candidate for the presidency, together
with his pledge of free and open
election.
President Huerta has not been
asked to resign. This was authorita-
lively stated. President Wilson merely
demands formal assurance from Huer-
ia that he will relieve the head of the
government of the provisional govern
ment when his successor is chosen,
properly safeguarded.
President Wilson emphatically de-
clared that this government will insist
upon each and every feature of the
quartet of proposals through Lind
His consent to postpone delivery of
his Mexican message today is in effect
an ultimatum to Huerta He gives
the defacto president tWenty-four
hours to retract his rejection of the
peace proposals. 1t became known at
the white house that overrres for to-
days delay came from Huerta direct
Theu mare Submitted to Governor
Lind last night by the Mexican min
lister of foreign affairs.
Today Lind, Huerta, Gambo and
American Charge Affaires O'Shaugh-
Inessey are reported to be in confer
ence at Huerta's palace. That the con.
ference will result in the acceptance
perhaps in slightly modified form Of
this governments proposals, is conf
IDENTIFY believed and expected by ad-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
Great Strike Threatened.

LONDON, Aug. 26.- A general
strike involving 100000 men in eigh-
teen building trades unions is threat
ened today, because of the govern
ment's refusal to discharge non-union
printers employed by the admiralty.
Earl Beachamp, first commissioner of
wosk, again bluntly today told com
mittea of electricians that the non
union men will be retained Electri-
clans in all government departments
including the postofices are out in
sympathy with the admiralty organ
lied painters and all Offices are nick
eted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
CHARLIE ROSS
TURNS UP AGAIN
Another Man Who Claim. He /. tho
Boy Who Was Kidnapped From
Home Back In
1874
COULD BE IDENTIFIED
Aged Resident Of Peatown H>ows Of a
Rirthmark Size Of Her Thumb
on Charles
Body.

United Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Aug. 26.- Persons in
terested in connection with the mys-
terious disappearance Of Charlie Ross,
the boy taken from his home In Ger
mantown on July II, 1874, were to-
day turning towards Mrs. Mary Nor
ris, seventy-th-ee, living in Sayre-
Vile township. in the hope that she
might be able to identify the latest
man who claims he is the person for
whom the police have searched for
years. According to information
reaching here and sayreyille a Cleve-
land man Is now preparing to estab-
hsh his idsntity as Charlie Ross HI
visited the law firm OF Holding, Mas.
ter, Duncan and Leckie, in Cleveland,
and gave them information which they
are understood to have communicated
to persons who might settle the ques-
tion. The claimant declared that Ter
renee Rogers. foreman of Ridgeway
Clay Mining Co., OF Birch Creek, N. r.,
would be able to identify him. but
Chief of Police Boyer OF Sayreville,
believes he has found better clue
through Mrs. Morris. Rogers has
denied knowing anything Of Charlie
Ross but Mrs. Morris declared that II
the Cleveland claimant has birth
mark the size of her thumb she can
identify him as Charlie Ross. Mrs.
Morris would not describe the mark
further.
According to the story Mrs. Morris
told Boyer little boy was brought to
Pegtown, as the locality in which she
lives is known, one night in 1874.
He was with German named Maggy
and Captain Albert Campion Mrs,
Morris said they had frequent quarrels
and Maggy said SO much about failing
to get his share of pay for job"
that the remark was one day dropped
that he talked as much about the boy
as though he might be Charlie Ross.
Maggy then declared the boy was
Charlie Ross Mrs. Morris said
Maggy explained that Campion had a
grudge against the boys mother and
had stolen him.
About 1883 the boy went away.
Maggy and Campion sailed together
and Campion was drowned Maggy
returned to Pegtown and died of pneu-
monia last year in New Brunswick.
Charlie Ross was four years old
when he disappeared and would now
be forty-three. Three men have prev
iously appeared claiming they were
the missing boy.
Charlie was the son of Christian K.
Ross. He was taken out in buggy
three different times with his brother
Walter, by strange men and on the
third trip Walter was sent into a
store to make purchase and the men
disappeared with Charlie. Letters
were later received demanding $20.-
600 ransom for the hoy. Ross was
willing to pay the amount but died in
1897 after following every possible
clue without finding the child
He is said to have spent more than
$50, 600 in the search.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
HURRAH FOR YOU, DOC,
EVERYBODY IS FOR YOU!

Young, present health commissioner
holds office This, despite the protests
of physicians who learned today that
DR.. Young had stricken from the
health department bulletin the time
honored warning against promisicous
kissing. "Kissing unhealthy ?-Rot-
said DR.. Young. .It's only unhealthy
when father and mother catch you.
why are the benches in the parks?
why is the gas fixed 30 it can be
turned low? There's a reason. My ad-
vice Is to kiss when you get the
chance
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
WEI CONE THE KNEELET AS
LATEST I'M JEWELRY

jewelers. here for the national conven1|
tion, burst forth in EXPLANATIONS of
rapture when Miss Jane OFT modestlyj
drew aside the folds of very much|
slit skirt to reveal $500 worth OF
precious stones that encircled he'd
knee.
isn't it beautiful?" queried Miss OFT.
"Yes, yes" still admiring, in chorus
at is so expressive and you can't
help noticing il" said Miss OFT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26

which Is recalled by the dedication OF
a work which is to mean even more in
the future.
In concluding the governor, speak
ing Of the occasion for so great. a
celebration, said: "This is celebra-
tion that will go down in histories as
one OF the completion Of one of the
greatest things ever accomplished by
man.
u do most heartily welcome in the
name of the people of the state of
Iowa to this celebration the people of
our own state and of our sister states.
1t would be delight to go on and
speak of the results of this great
work." said Governor Clarke, "for l
believe that ! shall see not only Keo-
kuk but other cities great manufac.
turing centers in the days that are to
come"
GOVERNOR Clarke who has shown on
more than one occasion his apprecia-
tion of the water power project, was
loudly applauded.
Missouri Official Talks. '
G. R. Joy then introduced w. P.
Painter, lieutenant governor of Mis-
souri,, to the audience. "It gives me
great pleasure to bring to you greet
ings from the governor OF Missouri
and from the people of that imperial
commonwealth" he said, missouri
has a very vital interest in the dam.
If I mistake not, it was the fact that
the city of St. Louis is taking a great
part of the power that you were en-
abled to finance it. Missouri is al
ways kind to her neighbors but there
is tinge of sadness when we think
of the Keokuk dam because we thi.k
1t should have been in Missouri.
mo man has been able to give a
complete description of this great
dam," declared the lieutenant-gover-
nor, Il have heard Cooper and have
heard other engineers tell of the work
but when I visited it said that these
men had not begun to tell what it
means to mankind in this generation
and in the generations to come. /
have great admiration of that greas
engineer who builded so great a
dam"
Lieutenant-G Governor Painter recall-
ed an incident of his visit when he
was impressed by one hundred ano
twenty pounds of muscle giving so
many orders and that he could neve,
think Of the Keokuk dam without
thinking of Flanagan.
Judge Logan Talks.
Judge Logan followed Lieutenant
Governor Paint and gave a history of
the water power legislation and se-
construction, reproduced on another
page, the most authentic story of the
struggles to build the dam and the
successful completion ever told.
In introducing Judge Logan Chair.
man Joy declared that he was the one
man who had been on the job from be-
ginning to end and that to him more
than any other man we are indebted
for the success. Judge Logan was
heartily applauded when he arose and
his address was listened to with great
interest.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
Governor Geo. w. Clarke, Of Iowa, Declares
That Monolthic Structure Will Stand
as Monument for Ages.
CROWDS TRR0NG THE CITY TODAY
Dream of Years Realized in the Dedication Ex-
ercises Held at Rand Park This
Morning

Today the greatest water power
project in the world, as Keokuk peo-
pie have become fan ar to speak Of
the dam. was dedicated with appro-
Pirate ceremonies in Rand park
Here the builder of the dam, Hugh L.
Cooper. and the men who preceded
him, the pioneers in the work in the
Old Kaokuk and Hanmsn Mater
Power company, were praised for their
dauntless energy. wonderful faith and
extraordinary tenacity which resulted
In the accomplishment Of the great
work,
The festivities of Dedication Day
began with a mile long parade through
the downtown streets in honor of the
notable men present for the celebra
tion and in honor of the surviving
members OF the Keokuk and Hamilton
Water Power company. The people
In the parade were repeatedly cheered
and when Governor Clarke and the
other dignitaries reached the speak
ers stand and reviewed the remainder
OF the parade as 1t passed. they heart
fly applauded the children in the
flower parade and the campfire girls
on the floats.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26

Lind to Leave.
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 2e.- Via GaiJ
weston Convinced that his mission]
to Mexico has failed, John Lind, spe-|
CONTINUED on page So
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<EontinrAd on page y
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
Governor Clarke introduced.

governor Geo. w. Clarke was in
troduced amid cheers from the assem-
bied crowd. In his opening remarks,
Governor Clarke said: That which
anpeals with greatest force to the
human mind is an accomplishment
that reaches far beyond the establish
ed limits of possibility. Now and
then In the Efforts OF human endeaYor
something is done beyond ordinary
conception and the people turn to
look and admire.
1T is said that the greatest forces
of the world are silent force said
the governor. 1T is true today, There
lis the great engineer. Perhaps 1t is
correct to call results OF His work
the laws of nature. II they were con-
stant or unvarrying the human engi-
neer would be impossible. He recog-
nizes this and accepts with unlimited
faith that great river will not fail
but will furnish electricity according
to the will of the great designer
The Vast and Unusual.
1T is the visual, vast, unusual that
attracts" he continued, "the man who
steps forth and does something that
not one man in a million could do is the
man who is noticed. 1t is something that
must always be considered dis
tinguished event so that even the re-
hottest man will know of that bit of
human endeavor and will not forget.
All the world takes notice of the un-
usual accomplishments"
Governor Clarke went on to speak
of the leaders in all lines of human
accomplishments, in engineering, poet.
ry literature and others. II speak of
these" he said, simply to suggest
that in the presence of this great plant
today that we celebrate that mankind
has always recognized great achieve
ments."
Wonder of the World.
To-day we have come to one Of the
greatest things done In the march OF
mankind he said. "One of the great
est rivers in the world has been har-
messed and subjugated until power
which it makes is sent to distant
cities to run factories and turn the
wheels of street cars.
"The great monolith stands unmov-
able. planted in rock. In centuries ar
terward when the memory of most of
us is lost, the dam will stand there
holding back the waters of the Mis-
sissippi, unless some great convulsion
oyercomes it." Governor Clarke then
smoke of the dream that had been
realized in the completion OF the dam
and of the wonderful progress that
has been made by the west, all OF
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26

Fair. Continued Warm. Lo-
cal temp p. m. 83; Z a. M
es.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
Crowd Assemblies.

The crowd which had heen assem-
bling In Keokuk since early morning
followed the parade to Rand park to
nay respects to Governor Clarke and
hear the story of the Keokuk dam
The city was riotous with color down
town and crowds filed the streets all
the day. The many people who went
to Rand park to hear the speeches
were more than repaid for the elo-
quent addresses that were delivered.
c. r, JOY, president Of the day,
called the dedication meeting to order
In Rand park shortly after II o'clock
this morning. He spoke few words
OF explanation Of the celebration and
Rev John G, Sage offered prayer. Mr..
Joy introduced Mayor j. F. Elder who
made the welcome address.
"0n behalf of the city of Keokuk !
desire to express to the chief exe-
cltive of Iowa and residents OF other
states the appreciation of the city
of Keokuk OF the high honor shown
US this day by their presence" said
Mayor Elder, "and our appreciation
OF the presence of our neighbors to
participate in the celebration of this
power plant" Mayor Elder went on
to say that he felt almost that the
governors Of Iowa, Illinois and Mis-
souri should more flttingly welcome
the people to the celebration because
1t was part OF a project which eff
fects all the people of these great
states.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26

subscribers Of The Daily Gate City
are Served the full Leased Wire serv-
Ice Of tho United Press Association.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
There's a Reason for Park
Benches and Dimly Lighted
Parlors.

limited Press Leased Wire Service,l
CHICAGO, Aug. 26.--Kissing will
nave the official sanction OF the Chica-
go health department as long as DR..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-08-26
You Just Can't Help Noticing
it Said Jane to the Jewel
ers in Convention.

EUnited Press Leased Wire service,l
CHICAGO, Aug. 28.-The kneelet
reached Chicago today and 800 retail
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30
WHEN Mr.. PHlLBiN
WENT ON THE STAGE
ey FLORENCE NEYHART.

Speaking of trials" said Mrs. Phil
bin in conversational tone, ALBERT
has ~onc on the stPge,"
ct rcally?" tie other women
Bhrieked after they had caught their
breaths.
NO." said Mrs. Philbin, mot really
Just on the amateur stage. But it's
lots worse than real acting. don't
know anything better calculated to
make a staid, grown-up man kick up
his heels, buy new neckties and gen
orally conduct himself In kittenish
way than a request that he lend his
presence to an amateur production. 1t
holsters him up in his secret convic-
tion that he is a perfect mine Of I'M
discovered genius.
"'Oh, MOI he said at first. You
don't want me! l never acted in any
thing in my life and can't do It! I'd
ruin the piece! Get some one else!
I'd ruin the piece! Get some one
else!' Afterward he told ne that he
hated to dlsoblige them bvt ne really
couldn't do it. congratulated him on
his good sense, whereupnu he looked
VI me as though he haG caught ma
trying to poison MN He said he re-
GREETED to see how little confidence
had in his ability and was panied
at my exhibition of jealousy.
"Then he raced to the phone and
told the committee that Just to oblige
take the part.
after that Albert was lost to the
family. He passed three whole eve
nings running his hands through his
hair and memorizing his part. If
spoke to him he would stare at me
wildly as though he belonged to an
other sphere and resented my advent
into 1t.
after he went to the first rehearsal
life became very hard at home be
cause Albert took to going over what
he called the business of his part. II
is disconcerting to have a man, even
II he is your husband, rush at you
from behind portieres and wander
about with the furniture In his hands
muttering to himself!
Mrs. Lemmock called one evening
Bad walked in just as Albert tore
through from the dining room into the
parlor shaking his fist and yelling,
have you now, you moral leper, and
your Iife-your life is not worth al
hours purchased You can't blame
Mrs. Lemmock for taking It person
ally, especially as Albert's fist wal
iourished within an inch Of her nose
During this time IL remarked t
Albert that the cook was going I.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

leave he Would stare ut me ana say,
Scat last, Montmorency, I have I'M
masked you!' It was impossible to
carry on any conversation with Albert
for weeks. He was always bursting
out with bits Of his part. Finally he
insisted on my learning the part that
dovetailed with his so that he could
r!""'i"e home.
Now, 1 love my husband and al
ways try to please him, but consider
this my GROWING act of self-sacrifice.
OF course Albert was working for pub
lie applause, bat If any one wants to
know what Is my idea OF zero in
pleasant pastimes should mention re-
hearsing part that you aren't going
to play. Anyhow, it's upsettipg to
have your own husband lean over you
tenderly, gaze into your eyes and
make desperate love to you in dime
novel style! 1t makes you feel SO
queer!
"By the third rehearsal Albert had
begun to talk about his art and to
speak Of we'll known stage people by
their first names. He mentioned the
public as though he had It eating out
Of his hand and he adopted the stage
walk. When he stalked downstairs he
thudded like a camel and when he
! stalked upstairs I always thought OF
/ elephants. He knocked all the bric-a-
brac to pieces parading through the
rooms and when he talked he either
doomed or Kissed. He demanded po
| tatoes in voice of tragedy and took
to standing before mirrors in profile,
frowning over his shape. He said the
mirrors were old and worn out and
gave him curve out instead Of q
curve in.
"He got terribly fretful and when
objected he told me that l should
make allowances for the artistic tenn
permanent and that the stage manager
had told him IL he had gone on the
stage when he was youth he un
doubtedly would have rivaled Mans
field. Albert gloomed and tyrannizet
and had me jumping six ways at once
hunting up his costume and buying
grease paint and eyebrow pencils and
false hair and letting him repeat hil
part to me and assuring him that hi
was enhancing In 1t.
when was worn to shreds thu
play was given and had my revenge
went around into the wings to SCI
II Albert needed any help and Eel
over shiver.ng. crouching, chatter
ing individual trying to hide between
canvas tree and rustic gate. II
my Amusement 1t was Albert.
HE grabbed me with two ice coli
hands and chung to me for dear life
He said he'd die II he had to get on
there before all those people. oh, b
moaned, wouldn't I save hinas
II looked him In the eye and said
Albert this is Just another phase o
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

An old Quaker not careful of the
teachings of his faith, was discover
ed by his wife kissing the cook be-
hind the door. But the Quaker was
not disturbed. Wife" said he
gently, If thee doesn't quit thy
peepine thee will make trouble in
the family"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

the artistic temperament ana won't
flicker an eyelash to help you! And
If you fail in your part I-17l leave
homei'
Albert was i'll two days after the
play from the nervous strain and
when he got up and around he was
quite sane again. And may add, hes
a great deal moro humble than he
used to bel"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Emma Brown. of Hannibal
visited from Saturday until Monday
with her friend, Mrs, D. R. Campbell.
Mrs. Brown and Miss Olivia expect
to 90 to st. Louis the last of the
week for an extended visit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Horace Perrin, nee Sadie
Hagar, returned to her home in
Batesville, Ark, after a months
visit with her mother, Mrs. R. H.
Hagar,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Do you want to change climate@
Buy a fruit ranch in the famous0
Bitter Root Valley, Montana. We
own large tract of developed and
undeveloped land in this fertile
valley on the Pacific side of the
mountains where the climate is per-
feet. Grand scenery, fine water. mild
winters and cool summers, fine
hunting and fishing. Write foR
prices, etc. The o. w. Kerr Coulk.
pany, 200 Andrus Building, Mimi
apolis, MINI.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Ben Wilson nee Bertha
Nichols of Bowling Green, is visiting
Mrs. j. S. Conway and Mrs. Edwin
Walker this week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Charlie Buchanan visited the
homefolks, Joe McClintic and family
near Hannipal the last of the week =.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Teachers of country schools could
aid increasing interest of pupils by
sending US each month short reports
of the work done by pupils.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Joe Calvert went to Ely
Tuesday to visit her parents, W. B.
Turpin and family.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Miss Marie Ragland of Paris re-
turned home Wednesday from an
extended visit with her aunt. Mrs
w. G. Williamson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Wanted-100 more milk custom
ers.-Walter H. Moss. If
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Johnnie r. Hagan went to Han
nibal Monday evening to attend.
The Spring Maid"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Miss Annabelle McGlothlin return
ed home Saturday from a visit in
Shelbina.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Charlie Baynum was attending t.
business in Hannibal Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Misses Laura Glascock and Mar
garet Latham of Rensselaer,, visited
DR.. w. B. A. McNutt's family last
Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Hunter Anderson spent Tues
day with her sister, Mrs. R. E. Leake
of Hunnewell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. E. B. Hayden of Palmyra
was shopping in this city Saturday
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. H. T. Boone of Midland.
Texas is visiting her father, Pete
Smith. Mr. Smith is in very poor
health. s.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Joe Lyell, son Van ane
daughter Valera spent Saturday
with DR.. W. T. Bells family at
Stoutsville.