The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-04

HE DAILY GATE CIT
Junction: When thou doest charity
let not thy left hand know what tn.
right hand doeth.''
The world knows nothing Of thss'
benefactions; vat heart 70 heart will
God. prayers Of thanksgiving ar,
breathed nightgly by grateful ones up
on whom these blessings have falleI
like mamma from heaven.
| Most Precious Jewel.
My friends, the founders of the
iorder Of United Commercial Travel
ers Of America have given us an or
ganixation which Is builded upon
Gods most precious jewels: In the
fullness of chat God-given attribute
sympathy We hold that our most sac
red trust ID this care OF the loved
ones Of our departed brethren. He
who cultivates sympathy and un
selfish pity for those upon whom the
hand Of God has been heavily laden
lightens his own heart and ennoblas
his breas. with that feeling Of respect
and love for his fellow man. which is
the foundation and structure of all that
ID best In civilization.
In yonder translucent splendor you
behold the most precious gifts Of God
to man. The mother. and the children.
God wished to be everywhere. there
fore He created 'Mothers.' Mother!
Oh! what memories cluster about that
sacred name! The one who feels for
US In sorrow keener pang than we
feel for ourselves: whose Joy in our
happiness is greater than our own:
who hides our faults and innrmities
and re1oices In the honors that have
come to us, who IL to us the embodi-
ment Of noble unseldshness and de-
votion.
GIft Worth While.
And the children! what gift has
God bestowed upon man that he can
lay so close to his heart? Their mis-
sion is more than that Of perpetuating
the race. They expand our hearts,
teach US the unselfishness of parent
hood: I'LL our lives with affection and
give our souls higher aims:
call out all our latent faculties for ex-
tended enterprise and exertion. They
bring around our Preside bright faces,
happy smiles and loving tender hearts.
my brothers, are the jewels
we place in your keeping. As individ-
lals and as members of the order OF
United Commercial Travellers OF
~ n~1Ao 7 M "a them
Is your mos. sacred trust. Let 1t not
De said OF VI that we have neglected
,ur sworn duty nor overlooked the
privilege Of ministering to the widow
ID and fatherless. Let US avail our
Ielves Of this happiness-this pleasure
# exalting sympathy and expanding
,ur souls to meet the fulfllment OF
,ur destiny as men willing. aye glad,
o sacrifice self, for the upbuilding OF
BE noble, and the nobleness which
n other men. sleeping, but neverj
dead,
VIII rise in majesty to meet thine
Then wilt thou see its CLEAN in many
eyes;
rnen will pure light around thy path
way shed;
Ind thou wilt nevermore be sad and
Lone
Welcome to Our City.
Theodore A. Craig, city solicitor.
vas next introduced, and in few
yell chosen words welcomed the dele
,ates and visitors to Keokuk. Mr..
,raig's address was bristling with
umor and welcome, and he extended
o the delegates the hospitality for
which Keokuk is SO justly praised.
Ir. Craig's speech was applauded 70
he echo.
Distinguished Visitor.
When c. c. Daniel, supreme secre-
airy OF the supreme council, resi-
ent of Columbus, Ohio, was intro
uced he was given generous ova-
ion. Mr.. Daniel, as former Keo-
uk resident, was to reply to the adj
ress of welcome from the city, and
is talk was well delivered and as
7ell received. Mr.. Daniel is consid-
red the guest OF honor Of Keokuk at
his convention and his presence here
] a compliment to the gathering.
keokuk Councils Welcome.
Keokuk council No. 400 formally
yelcomed the visitors through L. A.
Iamill, OF this city. Mr.. Hamill
poke Of the pleasure It is affording