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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-10
Christian Endeavor Society Was the
Topic Of Discussion at
the Morning
Service.
BURNS MAKES ADDRESS
Christian Endeavor Society is Praised
as an Adjunct of the Church
Work in This
Day.

This morning at the Iowa Christian
convention was devoted chiefly to the
Christian Endeavor society. The re-
port of the state treasurer and audit
ing board was received because of the
inability of the treasurer, ]. M. Lucas
of Dies Moines to remain longer, but
the Christian Endeavor work was the
important topic.
There was change in the program,
a few of the speakers being unable
to be present and substitutions were
made. The Christian Endeavor ad-
dress of the convention was given by
Rev. James A. Burns of Abba. The
general topic of the Christian Endeav-
or work discussed by Rev. Burns and
others was it's place and results in
twentieth century church life.
The report of the state treasurer
showed that the deficit for the state
work had been reduced considerably
within the last twelve months and
that under the policy of the board the
deficit would probably be eliminated
within another year. About $4,000
was received and disbursed In the
state work, as shown by the report.
Rev. Burns Address.
Rev. Burns in his address praised
the. work of the Christian Endeavor
as a part Of the church life and as the
organization in the church through
which the young people work effec-
lively. He declared that it filled an
important place in twentieth century
church life and should be heartily sup
ported by the church.
i The Christian Endeavor is not a
money raising institution" he said
"and the man who attempts to make
it SO will kill it. It is a trainins
1 school and this is an age of trained
people.
1T is ESSENTIALLY young peoples
society and the older people if they
come in and take the time of the
young people will kill It. The Older
people of the church should stand by
the Christian Endeavor but should
not be part of it. The church Of
God needs the enthusiasm that s
Christian Endeavor society can brins
into it. 1t is a trained enthusiasm
trained for large service.
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Other Recommendations.

The office of corresponding secre-
tary has been vacant for two months,
Mr.. Garrett said. and advised the Sc
lection of business man rather than
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-10

church" He advised the elder of the
church to take it into consideration in
their councils. b
''The Christian Endeayor society has
been the salvation OF many young
man or woman not taken care of by
the older members of the church. he
said, pointing out that it is practical
organization.
He also declared the Christian En-
deavor Society has been the recruiting
ground for the ministry and mission
field and declared that in many ways
the society has justified an important
place in the church.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-10
ToMORRoW's PROGRAM
Thursday Forenoon.

Thursday Forenoon.
8:15-Song service.
S.30-Repcrts OF district secretaries.
Northwest District-E e. Mack.
Southwest District-Edga Price.
Central District-A. M. Haggard.
Southeast District-G George E. Purdy.
Northeast District f. Paris.
9:30--Address, "Perfecting the Or.
ganization, c. v. Allison.
10: Discussion, opened by G. G..
Davis.
10:45-"C Church Extension Values"
John Fl. Booth.
11:15-Sermon, j. w. Babcock.
Thursday Afternoon.
100 Song and devotional service,
Frank Sutton.
educational Benevolent Associa.
ton James H. Mohotter.
geo Ministerial and Rural Church
Congress Address, Pulpit Problems
George e. Roberts Address, Rural
Church and Country Life F. d. Far.
rell.
Discussion.
4:15- Capturing the National Con-
vention for Des Moines-1914, Jas. T.
Nichols.
4:SO-visit to water power.
Acquilla and Priscilla Banquet, at
First Baptist church.
Thursday Evening.
::so-Devotional service, w. O. Liv-
ingstcne.
s:oo-Address, "The Philosophy OF
Religious Education Walter S. .Ath
earn.
s:so-Address, America Democra
tizing the World" l. N. McCash.
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Should be Part of church.

''The Endeavor Society has been
something apart from the church. But
the Christian Endeavor is the young
people of the church organized, and
should be considered a part of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-10
B. w. Garret, in Convention
Address Advises Several
Changes for Church
Progress.
VISITORS ARE WELCOMED
Formal Courtesies Of City Elk
tended to Iowa Christians
In Addresses by Lo-
cal Men.

The Iowa Christian Missionary So
ciety convention proper opened last
night at the First Christian church.
Speeches of welcome on behalf of the
city government. her religious and in
dustrial interests were made and res
pended to, and the convention address
by B. w. Garrett outlined the work and
recommendations of the state board
for the convention.
A number of delegates arrived yes
terday afternoon and they We're in at
tendance The local congregation ana
members of other congregations In
this city and the delegates composed
an audience which filled the large
auditorium Tie church is handsome
ly decorated with flags and church
banners and pictures of church WORK.
ere.
The visitors We're welcomed to Keo-
kuk by City Attorney Craig, President
of the Industrial Association C. Il. Joy
and Rev. George Williams, of the
Congregational chu;ch. The response
was made by C. IT. DeVoe, of Mason
City, presid emit of the convention
Recommends Several Changes.
The convention address by B. w.
Garrett, dealt very largely with prob
lens affecting tie church in Iowa to
day and contained many suggestions
and recommendations from him as o
member OF the state board and from
his position in the convention for the
betterment and advancements of the
interests of the church.
He made a plea for the extension OF
church work in northern Iowa, where
the Christian cnurch has no congrega
ton In seventeen counties and urged
that congregations send ministers int
that district to advance its interests
He urged stronger financial support tc
the state organization. He urged care
full attention to the district work and
recommended that Polk county or Des
Moines be made separate district be
cause of the problems affecting the
church in that city not found in small
er cities.
He recommended change in the
church letter, having 1t sent from pas
tor to pastor instead OF being carried
by the individual. He recommended
the holding of the convention in 6
permanent place, at Colfax, 90 mile.
from Des Moines He advised the ap
pointment of church historian tc
keep records of progress of churches il
Iowa
ne praised the Christian church, its
rapid growth, excelling that of any 9th
er in recent years.
Mr.. Craig Speaks.
I. A. Craig told some humorou!
Stories whir a delighted his audience
aad diverted long enough to pay {
tribute to the work of j. Q. Boyd il
the Christian church and other linei
OF endeavor in the city.
Mr.. Craig welcomed the visitors TO
the mayer who is absent, and on be
half o. the citizens II want to say,
ne said, that if the Christian church
Of keokuk is fair sample of tn,
cnur@hes you represent in the state 0
iowa that you are thrice welcomt
mere The Christian church is doin,
great work here
Mr. Craig declared the Christian
church of this city is not like som,
r.
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Other Talks Made.

Rich Things From the Ephesian
Letter" was the topic of Stephen j.
Epler of West Liberty, talk along de-
votional lines. c. E. Wells discussed
the results of the Christian Endeavor
in mission work; Prof. w. S. Athearn
discussed the results in religious educa-
ton. ''Will the Christian Endeavor
be Supplanted by the Organized Bible
School Class?" was the subject of Roy
E. Deadman; Christian Endeavor and
State Finances was the topic of c. II.
Morris; and -Four Factors From Two
Viewpoints" was discussed by Leon s,
Dudley.
Following Mr.. Burns, w. R. Warren
of indianapolis. Ind, addressed tins
convention, presenting the work OF
the nationa, board of ministerial relief.
This afternoon the Bible school per
Tod is being held with discussions Of
it's various departments.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-10
Missionary Body of the Christian
Church Held Session Yester-
day at conven-
ton.
OFFICERS WE'RE ELECTED
Many Interesting incidents Mark the
Sessions Of the Body and Re-
ports Show Good
Condition.

The session of the Christian Wom-
ans Board of Missions of the Chris
tan church closed the work of that
department of the Iowa christian con-
vention yesterday afternoon after a
successful program containing many
excellent talks upon the work. The
G. w. B. M. was shown to be grow
ing force in the work OF the Chris
tian church in Iowa today and one OF
the strongest forces in missionary
endeavor.
Memorial service was held for the
members who have died during the
past year following the devotional
service led by Mr.. Hoffman at the
opening of the afternoon session
Among these who have died during
the past year was named the national
secretary, Mrs. M. e. Harlan of In
dianapolis. Ind.
The nominating committee reported
| the following officers for the ensuing
year:
President-Mrs. Letta P. Ashley,
Des Moines.
vice president-Mrs. c. H. Morris,
Marshalltown.
Recording secretary-Mrs slayton,
Des Moines.
Treasurer-Mrs. M. E. Barnhill,
Ges MONIES.
Corresponding secretary Miss An
nette Newcomer, Des Moines.
State superintendent of juniors
Mrs L. M. Travers, Des Moines.
Auditor-Mrs. Elizabeth Lichty, Des
! Moines.
Mrs. Travers Honored.
AT the beginning of Mrs. Travers
Junior hour she was presented with
beautiful boquet Of asters by Mrs
ASHLEY. a gift of the Junior society
of the Keokuk church. Mrs. Travers
responded graciously and gave many
suggestions for the betterment of the
work in her talk.
Herbert Stafford of Keokuk, boy
but eight years of age, told the story
of Emory Ross to the delegates II
which he displayed extraordinary
knowledge of current events regard
ing missionaries and their work. i
was one of the most interesting talks
of the day.
The convention voted to send mes
sages to Mrs. Garst, dean Of the Col
lege of Missions, former Presiden
Mrs. Haggard, Vice President Mrs
Peak and Mrs Brown, faithful ant
efficient worker.
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The District Work.

He referred to the work of the var
ious districts, praising especially the
work being done by the northeast
district and commended it to other
districts. The northwest and south
east districts were. also praised, COM
mending the southeast district for its
present campaign to raise funds to
put an evangelist in the field
He referred to the seventh district
in which Des Moines is. There are
twenty-three churches in Polk county
and 10000 christians of which S,745
are in Des Moines. He recommended
a redistricting SO that Des Moines
could be placed In a separate district
because of the peculiar problems con.
fronting that city that smaller cities
do not face.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-09-10
Mr.. CARROTS Address.

We live in the most remarkable
kind said Mr.. Garrett in his opening
remarks, IAN age where man fears
nothing. 1t is marvellous opportunity
that comes to you and me to live now
Here he paused to speak of the hosp.-
tality of the people here and an
nounced that he would devote his ad-
dress largely to questions in Iowa af-
fecting the church.
He asked the delegates to inspect
the state reports and find fol- them
selves the, marvellous work that has
been done but made plea for bet
ter and larger church, devoting most of
his times to weak points of dwelling
on untouched opportunities.
He made plea ON behalf of tn,
state board for money IF you will
give financial support as you should
We will give you record in Iowa
never known before" He talked on the
money contributed to the state organi-
cation, saying that it was less than
twenty cents for each person last
year whereas years ago it was eighty
one cents person He said 1t was i'm
possible to carry out the work of any
great organization without funds and
that the Christians of Iowa showing a
per capita wealth of one and one half
times as much as the average of the
United States, should give more mon
ley.
The "BIack Belt"
| Mr.. Carrot pointed to map OF
Iowa on the wall showing in black,
counties where there is no Christian
church, which he termed the black
belt These sixteen counties without
a church were spoken of and the
speaker added other counties showing
! 10000 square miles in Iowa with only
twelve Christian churches, in the
northern part. of the state.
I'VE can not afford to have this
great territory in the church uncul-
tiyated by the Christian church, he
said. We can cultivate it only by the
Disciples of Christ realizing that you
have a great mission before you
He advised delegates to take these
facts back to their congregation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08

uoning 10 save the life Of the only
can.hroke rattlesnake in the New YORK
geological Park. an operation was per-
formed on that snake yesterday morning
by Charles Snyder, keeper OF the repules'
The RATHER had what is known as a
canker. II had become so large that the
snakes head was twice its ordinary size
II started on the left side OF the mouth
and had affected the fangs so badly tna'
ono had become diseased and was broken
off
This in no way prevented the snaHe
from ejecting It's deadly poison. "nicn II
did in such quantities while the opera
tion was under way that II streamed over
the hand Of the keeper.
Before undertaking the hazardous Jon
SNYDER examined his hands closely 10 see
II he had any abrasions as he said that
the poisonous fluid would be just as deah-
" II (, got into an open wound as II IL
we're Injected into the body with the
snakes fangs.
II required twenty minutes 10 complete
tho operation. Snyder had one assistant.
The snake. which is seven feet long
twice clouded his glasses with its musk
emanatlon. As explained by the Keeper
rattIcsnakes give off a nauseous odor
when angry.
with a long piece Of wire bent at on'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08
HUMAN CHAIN BREAKS
But Rope Pulls Drowning Men
from East River.

Michael Riley, who lives on the Ritz
Carlton, canalboat. with the aid Of Pa
trolmen Stanley. Hopper and Gounade, OF
the old slip station. saved two lives at
Coenties Slip East River yesterday
Gustave Young, twenty-four years old
n German sailor. Of No. 2lS 10Th street
Brooklyn, attempted TO use the East River
As a chaser" and found so much water
that he called for help.
Riley and Howard Wallace. a friend,
went TO the rescue They formed "A
human chain, but 1t broke and Wallace
fell into the water. The mems cries
brought the policemen, who attempted to
form another human chain. Finally a
rope was brought by Riley, and Wallace
and Young were pulled 10 land. Young
was made prisoner AT the Hudson Street
Hospital on the charge Of intOxication.
During the last two years Riley has
saved nine lives. He is a member Of the
United States Volunteer Lifesavng Corps.
al amateur wireless operator and an en-
ploye Of the Edison Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08
RISKS LIFE TO SAVE RATILER
Charles Snyder, Snake Surgeon, Performs dangerous
Operation for Canker Rare Canebrake opecies
Of Reptile in New York Geological Park

end. Snyder reached in the cage Tor 'ne
snake. A crowd in the reptile mouse
watched him at work. The rattler hlt ~
him twice. and as II was about to strikc
again the keeper pinned II down with tne
uire AS he did so he let the snake slide
on to the floor in the back OF the cage,
Then with a bamboo cane he held u
6rn,lv by the neck while he reached over
and fastened his hand back Of the snake
head.
Then he pried the ratuers mouth open
and saw the one broken fang ana the
nicer The snake elected a quantity OF
its poison. and It trickled down his mani
and wrist. For twenty minutes he WORKED
over the REPTILE. and when he had finished
the dangerous piece Of surgery he osthel
the wound with an antiseptic prepara-
ton.
The crowd had waited in front OF the
cage. and when finally Snyder opened II
and pushed the reptile in again they sa"
the angry creature whip the peooles
against the glass Of It's cage until they
sounded Ike falling hailstones.
ct think he will get we'll now. sald
tbe Leener. as he washed the poison from
HIS hand.
The canebrake RATHER is the secoh'
snake in this country for its deadhness'
only the Texas RATHER being rateo ahe"i
OF Il. according TO Snyder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08

did not look to be the genuine stone.
| would not be so caddish az 10 accuse
Miss Golden Of having the ring reset
but II angered me when she refused 20
permit me to examine it closely"
The rrince said he had almost for
gotten the days in London when he
was charged with stealin' a pearl
necklace from Lady Abby, widow Of
Sir William Abby.
According to the prince his little
daughter has been in a French con
vent in the care - Lady Mary Fem
bleton. She has been here three weeks
and soon will return 10 the convent.
Miss Golden. it was said last night.
gave up her rooms at 80. i34 Madison
avenue several days ago. She said she
was going 10 the Normandie Hotel, but
the clerk there said she was not among
the patrons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08

large sum Of money. | am now con-
sidering the idea Of marrying her
again and leaving this country for
ever | still love the baroness. ] sure
~ am glad l didn't marry Miss Golden.
The bells will ring for my second wife
and the mother OF Tennette. 1t will he
better to marry one that YOU know
than one that you don't know.
six years ago Miss Golden inherited
$1,000. I understand. Since then she
has been spending it. She met me at
the Waldorf and our couTtship, though
short. was very enjoyable. We went
to hotels To dine and took in all the
shows worth while. The trouble with
Miss Golden first started when she ac-
cused me Of flirting with chorus girls.
This was too preposterous even for me
TO deny.
Many stormy scenes followed this
accusation. and when last saw Miss
Golden, four days ago. the climax came
when she made threats against me.
The beautiful emerald ring l gave
Miss Golden as an engagement gift she
still wears, or at least I hope she still
possesses it, II is worth quite a sum
and has been in the Clairmont fam ly
for two hundred years. 4 jeweller
offered me a vast sum for the ring
simply for the reason that it was OF
the Clairmont collection.
| Il saw the ring a few days before
the engagement was broken off, but il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08
90! MARDI GRAS TONIGHT!
King John Bunny To Be
Crowned at Coney Island.

The Coney Island Mardi Gras will be
opened this evening with the coronation OF
King John Bunny and Queen Lillian
Walker Members Of the committees in
charge Of the affair last night said the
festival this year will Guido those Of the
past. and that "rowdiness' will be elm
mated
After King John and Queen Lillian
have been crowned they will be driven
to Ocean Parkway and Surf avenue,
where they will take their places on the
royal float at the head Of the pageant.
There will be twelve floats in the pag-
cant. which will be given every night;
and Saturday afternoon.
Five hundred extra policemen will be
or duty at Coney Island. Confetti and
streamers will be tolerated, but slap slips
and ticklers will be taboo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08
DEAD AMONG HIS MODELS
Aged Inventor Gives Life Trying
to Solve Perpetual Motion.

In room Uttered with blue prints.
working models and letters the accumu-
lation Of years.. \. Saliva Ginart. sixty
two years old. who sought the solution OF
perpetual motion, was found dead from
heart trouble Yesterday morning at 30.
Az East 10th street Ginart occupied "A
three-room bachelor apartment and
lived alone
Whether or not he succeeded bon his
quest for the solution OF perpetual motion
will perhaps never be known. The blue
prints found scattered throughout the
apartment were executed by a master
hand The books OF reference were well
thumbed From letters written by tho
aged man it was learned that Boz con-
junction with his efforts 20 solve per-
petual motion he was seeking perfect
process OF color photography
Little was known by those living In the
house Of the past life Of the inventor. IT
is understood that one brother lives in
Flatbush and another IN Massachusetts,
on Saturday Ginart complained Of III
health Dr. 4. Rohcnborg, of 40. 1876
Washington avenue. The Bronx, was
called n. lie left medicine with James
O'Connor. the jlnitor, 10 be given Ginart
When the janitor went 10 the inventor s
fat. in compliance with the physician :
directions. lie found Cinart dead.
In the apartment was found letter
written by Ginart 10 Major Frederick
Russell. Washington. y. &C. In IT the
writer said he had perfected automatic
gravity moulds" and sought financial
assistance IN putting his invention on the
market The letter had been returned 70
Ginart. accompanied by note In which
Major Russell said he found II impossible
10 render the desired assistance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-08

made 70 our educational system. Teacners
srs IN he teachers, and not clerks, ana
rripcinaIs are TO be pedagogues, and not
clerks"
Mr. Churchill told Of several ne"
features in connection with the folloWlng
out Of the Hanus report. among "hlch -
a bureau Of research. which will furnish
information on all school subjects
This was established" said President
Churchill so that every one can get
information. whether he wants TO kno"
about school conditions in New YORK or
in Omaha"
Another new idea 10 follow out the sug-
gostion OF the Hanus and other Reports
is the teachers conference. This Is IN
tended to get the teachers into direct
communication with the members OF the
Education Board.
The new plan to do away with the part
time system. which President Churchill
saws the old regime always had IN It's
power 10 adopt. is merely using the
schoolrooms tVice. and In some instances
shortening the school day 10 four hours.
President Churchills plan is as follows;
The pupils are 10 be divided into four
groups The first group arrives at $50
O'Clock and has session until 1880 The
second group has session from 1880 TO
1880. The third group has session from
1870 TO $50. and the fourth group has
session from 2:3o TO 40. Between SEES
sons pupils will spend an hour in study
President Churchill. despite his enthu-
slasm. admitted that the plan was only
A makeshift The new plan did not do
away with the need Of new schools. he
said.
Re said that the reforms which the
board under his administration had at
tempted would achieve all the results
aimed at by the Mckee bill which Gov
ernor Sulzer vetoed. at the suggestion OF
the bills opponents.
These" said Mr. Churchill. could
never ge, the real object Of that legisla-
ton through their ivory pstes. We will
do. however, by legal indirection what
they frustrated by LEGAL direction"
This morning eleven new parochia
schools will be opened in as many cath
Ole parishes Three OF these are In
Brooklyn. three in Manhattan and five in
The Bronx An additional enrolment over
last year will BE- not less than 200 max
ing the total number Of pupils in Catholic
parochial schools OF the city 5000 one
Of the new schools in Harlem. conducted
BY Mother Catherine DreXel is for negro
children.
Catholic High School for BOYS, near Parl
avenue al sith street. TO cost $500 GO. L
is the first free Catholic high school II
the city II is a Jesuit institution and
will be connected with the parish OF 81
Ignatius Loyola.