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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-11-13

You may have read in the Republican papers
throughout the state that the Republican party
now having full control of the state legislature.
proposes to undertake program of the strctest
economy during the coming session and to to
it that taxes will be decreased and not increased
as they were two years ago. This is cheering
news for it is the policy upon which the people
elected Governor Lister over Republican two
years ago, the policy he tried hard to drum into
the last legisature--in which the Republicans, by
the way, predominating blocked hint is the
policy upon which his departments have been con-
Quoted for the last two years and the policy upon
which he asked the people, in his campaign
throughout the state the closing week of this
falls campaign, to elect Legislature. If, now
that they are elected, the Republicans seriously
propose to carry out such program-and a cir
cuar issued this week by their local press agent
pledges the Thurston county members to it and
quotes them endorsing tit will be the best
thing that ever happened to this state
We see no reason why a Democratic governor
and Republican legislature cannot work in har-
mony on such an economy program, especially in
view of the fact that it is most earnestly desired
and most sorely needed-no other than
what happened two years ago and what has hap
pened session after session in which the Republi-
have been in control, an unbroken record of
increased appropriations and increased taxation,
sessions when lower taxes did not mean lower
taxes when the Republicans said it. The circular
just mentioned, too, does not reveal spirit that
would assure any actual Improvement in the COM
ing session, for, msrepresenting the record of the
last legislature, it attempts to dodge the blame
for it's extravaganza, and a campaign Of misrep-
resentation already begun does not speak well for
the events to come
The issue, however, has been Immediately
taken up by Governor Lister as his statement in
another column shows, and the people have been
set Alright the facts of the last session, facts
that so well known as to be indisputable, so
that they may be disposed to overlook this first
''bad break by the Republicans and to hope that
insofar it pledges them to economy at the COM
ing session, those pledges will be carried out in
fact. There is lesson in the past sessions of the
legislature and we sincerely trust that it has been
learned, that the practical economy with which
Governor Lister has managed his departments
unexpended close to a half million dollars of the
appropriations of the last legislature, has demon
strated that it can be done and that acting upon
that demonstration the Republican legislature
will actually do what its members now say they
propose to do.
If it does not, there will be question what
ever about the responsibility
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-11-13

Next Tuesday The Washington Standard en-
ters on its ffty-f year, it's first issue having
appeared November H. 1860 Throughout all
those years it has been steadfast in it's policy
never wavering and never leaving unsaid the
things that ought to be said That is record of
which no other newspaper in Thurston county
can truthfully boast.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-11-13

Mrs. Jennie Cruikshank, after an
extended visit in Olympia with her
son Robert and friends, has gone to
Hood River, Ore, for a visit with her
son David.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-11-13
KIND WORDS FROM A FRIEND.

The Elma Chronicle.
Paul w. Harvey, Editor and Pub.
Elma, Washington,
October 81, 1914.
The Washington Standard,
Olympia, Wash.
Dear Sirs:
A short time ago, in converse
ton with another newspaper pub
Usher, the question of improve
ment in country weeklies came UP.
l asserted that The Washington
Standard in the past two years has
improved in character and make
up faster than any other paper
that comes to the exchange desk
Of this Office. My friend agreed
with that statement.
am writing this because 1
know that word of encourage
ment helps a fellow to keep up the
good work. You are getting out
an excellent country newspaper,
and your subscribers all over
/ ThurstOn county should feel well
satisfied with the paper they get
for their money.
PAUL w. HARVEY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1914-11-13

Where, oh where, has our little Bull Moosie
gone?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
PACIFIC FLEET
TO BE STRENGTHENED
After Panama-Pacifie Fair, More Ships
will be Left on the West
Side.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON Dee. % The Unit
ed States feet in the Pacific is to be
strengthened. Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels said tonight that the fleet OF
twenty-one battlesh:ps which is to es-
cort President Wilson through the
Panama canal will remain on the Pa
cific coast during the entire fair
period. He pointed out that under no
circumstances could this move be re-
garded as having the slightest hostile
significance. When the main body is
withdrawn after the fair 1t is pro-
posed to leave a strong detail behind
permanently to reinforce the Pacific
feet, but Daniels found this IS step
that has been known practically for
long time. The strength Of the At
lantic feet has been mF intained. naval
experts declare. out OF proportion to
that OF the Pacific feet. On account
of the recent delicate Japanese situa-
ton, the admin st-ation has hesitated
to add to the Pacific fest's strength
! for fear of misunderstanding by
Japan. The presidents trip to the
/ exposition is considered an auzpicious
/ occasion for making the long-deIayed
move,
! The number Of vessels to be left
in tho Pacific and their names will be
dcciG'ed later, Daniels said.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
FORMER KEOKUK
GIRL ATTACKED
Miss Nellie Linehan Fights AssaiIant
in Los Angeles Who Jumped
Out at Her.

According to Los Angeles paper.
Miss Nellie Linehan. former resi-
dent Of this city gave good account
Of herself in fight with man who
attacked her recently. The clipping
sent The Gate City by r. 8. Ransom
says:
Attacked by young man who tried
TO drag her into vacant LOT. MISS
Nellie inehan OF 2235 East Second
street fought desperately to save her
self early yesterday.
The attack took place in South
Figueroa street, between First and
second The. young woman screamed
for help and the man fed Her clothes
were torn during the struggle.
Detectives believe the assatlant Is
tho same rerson who attacked MISS
Annie Hohon two weeks ago at the
same spot.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
SUDDEN DEATHS
OF TWO men
On Their Way to Enjoy Their Christ
mas Holidays With Their
Aged Par
erts.
WITH XMAS PRESENTS
One Of Them Was Or. Q. 4.
Thorvaldson, Known in keo-
kuk Where He Was
Graduated Physician.

remarkably sad and strange story
comes from Minneapolis Of the sud
den deaths of two visitors IN that
city, one of whom was known In keo-
kuk. DIR. o. A. Thorvaldson was
student here Of the Keokuk Medical
college and College OF Physicians and
Surgeons and spent about four years
here and was graduate in l9VS. he
was in the class with DR.. Bruce l.. Gil
fillan, still resident Of Keokuk. Both
victims being on their way to paren-
tai homes to join in the Christmas
festivities. adds to the sadness OF
their sudden deaths and sent dark
shadow over the Christmas observ-
ances In two hous eholds. Below is
how the Minneapolis paper tells the
tragic story:
There will be vacant chairs in two
northwestern homes when the old
folks sit down to Christmas dinner
Friday. Two sons who stopped In Min
neapolis yester-ay on their way to
their kin were found dead In bed
This morning Coroner Gilbert Sea-
shore sent messages Of grief to the
aged parents who were awaiting their
boys. He told them their boys would
j go home in caskets.
.One of the men claimed by death
was DR.. o. A. Thorvaldson of Wild
Rose. Y. D. He died at the Nicollet
hotel while on his way to the old
home at Lake Mills, Ia The other
was Roy Nicholson Of Wincna who
answered the final summons at the
American hotel, 100 Washington ave
nue..
@Dr. Thorvaldson came TO Mime.
aDolis several days ago with j. F.
/ KIabo of Wild Rose. Yesterday they
went shopping. Thorvaldson was lying
on the bel In tb. hotel when Klabo
returned early in the evening. Klabo
thought his companion was sleepine
and did not disturb him. When he
returned a few hours later he discov-
cred IT,, Yuletide tragedy.
/ To-day Klabo left for Lake Mills
with his friends body With him went
the Christmas presents that DR.. Thor
valdson had bought for his father
and mother
i nicholson was found by employees
at the hotel who started a search
/ after he had remained in his room all
afternoon. His grip was packed for
the trip home that he told friends
was to have been his first In years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
The Warsaw Gate City
Warsaw, ILL.,, Dec. 26, 1914.

Strong, consisting Of a cantata and
other music numbers.
There was much interchange Of
visits Christmas day between keokuk
and Warsaw and many family parties
and reunions. 1t was typical Christ
mas as to weather, and perhaps that
was why it seemed more joyous THAI
formerly.
Rev. Geo Long breaches in Car
thage today.
VIM. Shepherd of st. Louis is visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w
Shepherd.
Chicago mails this week have been
from two to four hours late. causing
much inconvenience
Mercury was 20 below zero at $3.50
Saturday morning. Coolest day than
in several winters past.
The .'Old Folks. dancing party will
be given In Odd Fellows hail Tues
day evening, December 80. This was
popular rarity in days gone by and
, some of the most aged citizens par
ticipated, much to their keen en-
joyment. Many Keokuk old couples
formerly attended, some leading In
the grand march, many we're as light
footed and graceful as their grand
sons and, granddaughters.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
ANGEL WILL MOVE
BACK TO KEOKUK
Manager Of streeter Lumber Company
at Hamilton Will Take up Fine
Position In Office Here.

George w. Angel, who for ten years
has been manager OF the Streeter
Lumber company's plant at Hamilton,
Ill, will return to this city the first
OF the year to become buyer and aud
itor for the same company in the
head offices here. This Is an ad
vancement for Mr.. Angel. and one
which his friends in keokuk will
welcome, as it will allow him to re
turn to this city to make mis- home.
Mr.. Angel is q Keokuk man. bu,
for several years has been at Hamil
ton in charge Of the plant there. He
has made his home there during this
time. He expects to come to keokuk
January /, to take up his work here
and will live here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27

in 1885 Lieutenant Lea occomp-
anied the exploring expedition under
Captain Boone, a son of the noted
Daniel Boone. the noted pioneer ex-
p,orer. This expedition marched
through the wild regions bordering on
the upper Des Moines, Boone and Iowa
rivers. Lieutenant Lea wrote de-
scription of that part of this Iowa
land, which was the first description
of that part of the country ever pub
lished, from notes and maps made
while ON the march. After his re-
turn writer says. ''he published a
book Of forty-five pages. to which he
gave the name, Notes on the Iowa
District of Wisconsin Territory and
continues, this is believed to have
been the first time the name Iowa
was applied TO the country which
two years later became the territory
of Iowa
While camping on the shores of a
beautiful lake in Minnesota, the south
ern part, Lieutenant Lea made a
plat and sketch which was sent to the
war department, where the name
Albert Lea" was given it. Soon aft
erwards he resigned his commission
and purchased claims at the mouth
OF Pine creek on the west side Of the
Mississippi, eighteen miles belo y
Rock Island, where he laid out q town
which he named Peterborough and ex
pected It to become an important CITY
as the country became settled. but
the founding Of DavenI ort on one
side and Muscatine on the other
ruined his hopes and the plat became
in time farm.
Lieutenant Lea was employed as 4
{ civil engineer in establishing the dis
, puted boundary between Iowa and
Missouri. In 1871 he was chief cIerb
! in the war department at Washing
ton, d. c., and in 1S43 was professor
/ of mechanics III the University q,
\ Tennessee. Durir K the civil war he
q was an officer al the confederate
n army. He died at Co-sicana Tevas
O January 80. 1891.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27

d. A. Robinson, j., and Geo. Nc
Manan left Keokuk for Rochester,
MINI, Saturday, 1880 p. M, word hav-
ing been received during the day that
Mr.. j. c. McMahan could live but a
few days longer. His son, Bertrand,
Of Denver, Colo, is with him, as well
as his daughter, Mrs. D. A. Robinson,
Jr.
VIM. P. Green is home from Chi
cago to spen the holidays with his
mother, Mrs. Fanny Green. He speaks
very highly of the University of Chi.
cago, which he is attending, and pre-
diets that Chicago will soon be the
educational center Of the Emitted
States.
Robert Wallace and wife of st
Louis are here visiting his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Wallace.
The Goodfellows did good work
Christmas. aiding some fifteen fam
HES and distributing many baskets
AS far as is known, not case oil
need was missed; 1t was happy
Christmas all around Sabbath school
Christmas entertainments given the
cath and 25th by the various churches
were unusually interesting and largely
attended Sunday night there will be
a musical treat at the Presbyterian
church, under direction of Professor
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
STORY WRITER
IS NOT PUNISHED
Aviator Who Flew Over Panama Canal
and Published Story with
Photographs.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 26.-Al-
though the war department at Wash
ington caused the arrest Of Riley
Scott, former lieutenant in the Unit
ed States aerial corps, for writing =
story for the Sunset magazine from
observations and because OF photo
graphs taken, showing the alleged
weakness Of Panama canal fortifica-
..ons. Secretary Garrison today order
ed the release Of Scott and the sus-
pension OF the case against him for
Fix months, presumably So he may go
to Europe to study aeroplane fighting
and bomb throwing there and report
back to government officials.
The suspension OF prosecution
against Scott also means the suspen-
sion for the same length OF time OF
tn, cases against Charles K Fields,
editor of the Sunset magazine; Robt.
Fowler, aviator, and Roy Duhem-
photographer.
Together with Scott, the men are
charged with violation of the govern
ment's laws against taking photo
graphs of Notifications.
Fowler drove an aeropIane over the
Panama canal while Duhem took pho
tographs and Scott made observations
for story which was published to
gether with the photographs in the
Sunset magazine. U. S. Distr'st At
torney Preston was evasiye regarding
H., SIGNIFICANCE Of the let up on the
case by the government. but informa-
ton from reliable authority was to
the effect that It was for the purpose
or sending Scott to Europe. Scott is
said to be an expert at throwing
bombs from aerial machines. He will
leave Immediately for Europe's battle
lines.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
curmin. for President.

CITnited Press Leased Wire Service
DIES MONIES, Iowa Dec. 26.-
United States Senator Albert B. Cum
bins. who defeated CONGRESSMAN
Maurice Connolly for the senate 80
emphaticalIy last November. is re-
ceptive candidate for the republican
nomination for president, according to
the Des Moines News, which will say
tomorrow that Cummins' friends are
actively at work for him and consider
Governor-elect Whitman Of New York
and Congressman Mann Of Illinois. his
most formidable opponents. Cumm,ns
left here tonisht for Washington after
spending Christmas with his family.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
several people In keokuk Do Not
Know That Star spansted Ban
ner Has Been Named
by Army and Navy.
WRITTEN DURING FIGHT
Francis Scott Key 10 Author and
Penncd Words While Prison
er on British Ship in
1878.

Do you know which song is the ma
tional anthem of the United States?
If your first guess is Star Spangled
Banner, you are right. II it is Amer
lea, you viii have to guess again.
Yesterday there were three calls to
The Gate City office, asking if the
name of the national anthem could
be given The parties making the in
'quiry said that they had bets up or
that there were disputes over which
was the anthem,
The Star Spangled Banner is the
national song of the United States OF
America. 1t has been adopted as
such by both army and navy. For
long time the United States might be
said to have been the country with
out any distinctive song. America
served as national hymn until Amer
lea began to remember that the Eng
fish sang God Save the Queen to the
same tune. It was then that move
ment was started to make the Star
Spangled Banner, written 100 years
ago by Francis Scott Key, the ma
itional anthem The centennial Of the
attack on Fort McHenry- and the
writing of the song has served to es-
tablish this song as the official Amer
lean hymn.
The army and marine bands Will
not play the anthem in medley
Keokuk D. A. RS by campaign oi
education, have secured the cooper
alton of the local musicians in this
matter. also. At public gatherings
the playing of the Star Spangled Ban
ner is the signal for the people te
rise in salute to the national hymn.
1t has been suggested that Dixie
be made the truly national anthem
but this is hardly possible to occu,
at least for a decade. There is still
some echo of the feeling that the
blue exists north OF the Mason and
Dixon line and the gray south OF it.
II Dixie were to be adopted. II
might at least still the criticism Of
B. l.. r.. who once remarked, what
can you expect CT nation whose
national song commences with oh
say
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
Random Sketches
Lieut.. Albert M. Lea.

Last Sunday was given sketch OF
the naming Of Lee county, in which
the name of Lieut. Albert e. Lea was
incidentally mentioned. Lieutenant
Lea became citizen CT prominence in
those early days. He was contempor-
airy with Governor Lucas. the first
territorial governor of Iowa, Augustus
Caesar Dodge and George W. Jones,
the two first l.. S. senators from this
state, Judge Edward tombstone, prom
inenL in all the early social and polit-
ical affairs of not only the county, but
Of the state, and member OF the
state convention which framed the
constitution of Iowa, Col. William
Patterson, an early pioneer OF prom
inence, and one Of the energetic mast
ers of industries in this locality. in
1857, was member OF the state con.
vention to frame the Iowa conEtitu-
ton and in 1864 was one OF the vice
presidents OF the national democratic
conventions which nominated General
George B. Mcclellan for president
and also contemporary with many otf
err notable men, of whom we have al
heard stories recited of the gallan
deeds and worth. Colonel Patterson
was also colonel of militia in tn
early days by appointment from Gov
ernor Lucas.
Albert NJ Lea OF whom It is pre-
- posed to write this sketch, and who I
is claimed. gave the name TO Iowa be
fore it had an organized existence a
q territory or state, was born in Eas
Tennessee, the section brought t
prominence by Parson William {
Browlow, in 1907. He had a commo
school education and with this star
young Lea entered the military acat
envy at West Point in 1927, froi
which he was graduated in 1881. n
was detached on Topographic work
1892. and in 1894 was transferred
the First Dragons OF which Gen.
c. Parrot OF memorable war recoI
and good citizenship in this count
was a member. Lieutenant Lea was
member of Capt. Jesse B. Browne
company, and everybody remember
of Captain Browne in this locality.
The regiment was sent to the uppe
Mississippi river with headquarters
old Fort Des Moines, where Mon
rose is now located. From this poll
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
PERSONALS.

The Misses Opal Vermillion Of Bur.
lington and Leafo Vermillion OF Chi
cago, are guests at the home OF Green
Verrnillion for the holidays.
Ralph e Cushman Of Davenport
spent Christmas IN keoknk and Ham
ilton. He will return to Davenport
tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Wright and Mr.
and Mrs. c. A. Wright. Jr., of Kinks
Vile. spent Christmas with relatives
in Blandinsville, Ill.
]. Knox Hall and wife and daughter
Grace, Of Toulon, H., are In the city
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Fred G
Wfesemsnn, 1909 Johnson street.
Mrs. Laura Covington OF New York
City, will return to her home this
evening after months visit with
her sister Mrs. T. y. Pond.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
Too Many Lawyers.

rIInited Press Leased Wire Service.I
CHICAGO. Dec. 26.-Upon too
many lawyers in congress. Levy
Mayer. prominent Chicago attorney,
this afternoon put the blame for leeis-
Iation that he said in Gripping bust
ness out OF 351 members OF congress
including both houses. there are 20
LAWYERS. Mr.. MAYER told the irish
Fellowship club. This proportion Is
too large and results prove 1t. Law
vers must bear no small part Of the
blame for destructive legislation
"All OF this kind OF legizlation
means work, new work and still more
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
Not So Easily Settled.

st. Louis Globe-Democrat: The war
may come TO close within a few
months, but the discussion as to the
identity Of the individual who threw
the brick will continue for years.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
MUNTrrpAr TREE
LIGHTED FOR WEEK
Star at To7most Pinnacle OF Bio F'r
will chime Down on CITY Until
After New Years Day.

The muuicfpali Christmas tree on
the government lawn will be 1tehted
every evening until after New year >.
according to the prescribed custom.
The tree was ablaze again last night
and the Illumination will be carried
out through the Christmas week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
SPICER
Makes your watch
keep time
90z Main

work. for the lawyers and the courts
and expenses and more expenses Tor
the people. The lawyers grow rich
and the people ultimately pay the
piper"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27
Fine CouranS

Chicago Herald: All over the coun.
try democratic candidates. without a
thought OF self interest and reckless
OF consequences. are standing boldly
forth as champions Of President viii
son,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27

-feaa The Daily Gate City. 10
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-27

.Read The Gate city want column.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-05-23

In the whole field OF medicine there is
not healing remedy that will repair
damage to the flesh more quickly than
Ballard's Snow Liniment. In wounds,
cuts, sprains, burns, scalds and rheums
tlsm its healing and penetrating power
il extraordinary. Price 25c, Soc and
sl.oo per bottle. Sold by Fuller Drug
Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-05-23

FOR SALE-Choice Pearl and Rus.
set seed potatoes. MCDONALD BROS.
phone Monte 523F4.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-05-23
Christensen Studio
727 First Ave.
DECISION REVERSED

The case of Lura l.. Ropers VS..
Elizabeth A. ShotweIl, suit for
damages for the loss of horses
alleged to have been allowed to
perish in the latter's pasture
through neglect during the big
snow storm last winter, was heard
in the county court at Del Norte
on Monday. In the justice court
recently the plaintiff secured a
judgment for $2lO. The decision
of Judge Hender was reversed by
Judge White at the hearing on
Monday. The plaintiffs attorney
will probably take the case to the
supreme court on writ of error.
J, p. Veerkamp appeared for Mrs.
Ropers and Corlett & Corlett for
Mrs. Shotwell.
The Monte Vista journal., 1914-05-23

Mrs. W, r. George returned
home last Saturday from Kewanee,
Ills, where she has been several
weeks since the death of her father.