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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-14
Significant Statement Made by
o. B. Towne Before Indus
trial Association
Directors.
CAUSE FOR ENTHUSIASM
Committee Chairmen Make Re.
ports Covering Work
Annual Meeting
Plans.

The industrial outlook In Re XIX IS
better than ever before in the sorry
of the city, according to I'll. report OF
0. b. Towne, manager OF the Indus
trial Association last night at the
meeting of the directors and the con-
mittee chairn.n. Mr. Towne's re-
port stirred the directors and his an
nouncement of the rosy outlook for
the city in 1914. caused considerable
favorable comment.
The industrial sitult:on in Keokuk
is in a tangible form, and 1t Is be-
lieved that this year is going to bring
results to the city in reward for It's
perseverance, in pushing through to a
realization its dream of decades.
Mr.. Towne's report covered only
the industrial outlook. But it was
significant in every word and the
statement which stood out over all
was the one he made this morning.
The industrial QUITO is better
than ever before in the history of the
city at the present t.me.' Mr.. Towne
stated. This is not an idle sta e.
ment," he continued, "for we have
the situation looking TIL. lest in the
history OF the city as view it. am
\ sincere in my statement regarding
this. The directors last night were
immensely interested in the PROPOSE
tions as outlined to them And am
SURE Keokuk has the best outlook Of
any time
Mr.. Towne's statement produced a
big stir among those who heard his
report. There was an enthusiastic
venting OF opinions, and the entire
board was sitting UP and taking no.
tice" before the report was finish ed.
The chairmen of the various COM
mittees made verbal reports last
night. All of the chairmen will have
reports in full to make at the annual
meeting on Tuesday evening. and
these verbal reports were simply to
cover general phases of the work.
Henry S. Walker, chairman OF the
building laws and housing committee
reported on the building codes. the
lighting codes. and plumbing ordin-
snces which are being prepared
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-14
New Contracts Ready.

In the absence OF John A. Dunlap
and T. A. Craig, Mr.. Towne reported
on the matter Of the credit corpora
ton. Contracts for this are ready, it
was reported for this committee. This
involves the increasing of stock in
order to secure fund for financing
propositions.
The public health ind hypien com
mitee through Is chairman DR.. Frank
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-14
Vote to Join system

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Jan. 14.-Twenty Chi
cago national banks with capital. sur
plus and undivided profits aggreeat
ing $50, 100000 voted in annual meet
ings to join the federal reserve sys
tenn, 1t was announced today.
Many state banks held annual meet
ings but took advantage of thei,
rights to delar decision regarding
the reserve System.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-14
INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK Is
BEST IN CI1Y'S HISTORY.

M. Fuller reported on the question
OF the water survey and the report
OF DR.. A. L. Grover OF the state de-
partment. This report has been re-
ferred to the executive comm ttee for
further action.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-14
Keokuk Industrial Association
Bulletin

Like efficient
works largely through subdivisions We call these subdivisions
They the details
problems and report facts and conclusions 80,
Committeeman consequently post
LED until
Health Legislation
lawyer ober chairman the
obtains in so far possible throughout the organization.
Why much machinery? great variety
the head cannot specialize
all lines.
For this specialized work the best available chosen And right
here the of the becomes valuable The
blue prints Of the organization well the work be done be
worked that which
ient The the Executive Committee reality
sulting engineers"
is not difficult who has not devoted
problems be handled block though
and honest specialized
ation-and monthsmay be heldup,
The only avoid this have general publicity
Association
NOTICES
meeting Of stockholders the Association will be held
Tuesday evening January rooms county
house.
Weekly meeting Thursday morning
o'clock
HAPPENINGS
Monthly meeting evening Reports Of
committees Preparations made the given
Tuesday evening Many important matters discussed
Congressional Sub Foreign Commerce
Monday indicate bet
ter bridge facilities for Keokuk
brighter than ever before In
qir constantly coming wedding
necessity difficult only good results and thew are
the way unless all indications fail
REQUEST
your shopping worth while for Keouk ne
chants support the town you live in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

were Iynched by a. mob which storm ed the prison w here they were con- fined. Another army of6cer Gen. Ju- lio Andrade, then sought to gain con- strol, and shared the fate Of his pre-
 In le12 an election was held and Gen. Leonidas Plaza. an ax presid dent, was returned to power Many of the tToops who had served under AIonter0 and Andrade fled to the northern country almost cut off from the re- mainder of the republic. There they organized q revolution against Pres ident Plaza, led by Gen. Carlos Con- cha and Gen Jorge Martinez. the lat< ter g Colombian adyenturer Since tn er the government and the revoIl1- tfonary armies have faced each other on several battIefIelds, but the reports have been of q. conflicting nature. According to representatives of Pres ident Plaza, the revolution has been by no means general and the army of Concha is described as ssa band Of E q few hundred olltlawa.' It is aa- serted that the rebellion has been con- fined 10 Esnera1das, and that reports of general revolution and rebel vic- sories are sent out by a press agency esta blished in Lima by political ene- mics of the governm ent. #
 Ecuador was originally inhabited by the Caras, hose kingdom Of Quito was very similar in political and so- cial institutions to the empire of the Incas in Peru. After the Spania rds under Pizarro had conquered the In cas they marched against the Earas and soon annexed that country to the Spanish dominions. Ecuador was a part of the vice-royaIty of Peru when the first revolution against Spanish authority was inaugurated in 1910. Twelve years passed before Eucre overwhelmed the Spaniards and drove had held for nearly three centuries
 Under the Ecuadorian constitution the president is elected for four years, and cannot succeed himself except after a lapse of two years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
BANKS CANvA vASSED
 TO PICK TOR


 New Haven. May 2s The selection of eandidate for director in Class B of the federal reserve bank at Bos~ tor will probably be made when the State Bankers Association meets at New London on June 3. The infornaI conference held yesterday served as 2. medium for exchange Of opinion not only on this particular portion of the banklng law but on other phases Of 1t Recomm endations to the asaocia- ton will be made by the executive committee.
 Before that, however, Secretary e. E Hoyt of South Norwalk will ask each national bank to submit the name Of 3 banker whom 1t thinks would be available for director. The names will be canvassed by the executive executive committee.
 IT. this way the opinion of Connec- ticut bankers will be obtained as to av ailable candidates.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
TODAY's BIRTHDAY PARTY
Victoria

The first appearance Of the city of Victoria, P. c. in the pages of hfs- tory was as the gathering place of the Songheess who asseln bled on the site of the future paleface nuniclp aiity to celebrate their tribal feasts Victoria sbecame the capital Of the colony of British Columbia on May z4; 1s68s and or the Province when it entered the Doninton in 1871. The Indian
 name Of the place was Canosuns and this name was adopted by the adven- lures of the Hudson Bay Company who made 1t their sunset post The first English settlement on Vancou- ! syer's Island WAS made in IT l. The Spaniard seized the island in 1789,
 but 1t was soon restored to Britain by Capt vancouver, whose name was given to the Island. Tn e modern city of Victoria was founded in 1855 and 1t early attained some Importance
 through tn . discovery of gold on the sneig hborins 1nadn1and After the gold rush subsId sd Victoria became q sleepy old Eng dish town. but in the
 last decade 1t has awakened to it's scomnleroial possib tiles and has de- svedoped into one of the most prosper ous and progr essive cities of estern Canada- < 3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
ssGOOD NEWS
 FOR THE DEAF. 70

Mrs. Fl. A Barry, Of 555 west 17oth Street, New York City. N. X.. was go deaf that for more than ten Eearr she could hear only by the aid of a long nearing horn. Her sufleFdng from head noises was sornethinz aV7- full.
 Over one year ago she received copy of A woman $ Story fro5n Mrs. Moore. She read this little book over and over. She followed the advice lt contained and today rer hesrI1A f1 perfect and the headnoisee4 44re acnn.
 Thankful for her own cure Bhe r trying tc help oEi1er afflicted sones. so if you are deAfif you have head noises, go to Hiudle's or clarF Fsft Drug Stores or BallaEd's and af copy of fs A Yv1rnan's ster5 l s .r Read the book ana see -4lI1L tnrlrrr in your own case Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
0PERATTG SOCIETY TO
 PRDDUCE .'FRIsCIEI '
Cast and Chorus of t5O Local People roceedls fo Benefit Day
 Nursery.

attc Society has arrs.nged for the 1rU- in June will be hailed with delight by the music loving public Of the city
 ePriscillas is one of the most popu lar of light opera successes The book was written by Henry 70. Coongz fly tuneful was composed hF Thonaas w. Surette.
 It will be given with cast and |of 156 Bridgeport people chorus of 150 Bridgeport people Fno have been in active rehearsal for seF- eral weeks under the slirection of R W AvrIli. Harry c. Chase and Josspn smith of Boston The opera is to b6 given for the beneft of the Day rlrs- erY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
AS TON

The entertainment which the young people held in the Center Street Meth odist hall Thursday evening proved to be success. After the program re- freshnnents were served.
 MT and Mrs Ebert R. Nichols are going ito move into the Marsh brothers house which was recently wac ated by Daniel Brewer and family.
 John Sherwood spent Friday out of town on business.
 The regular meeting of Easton grange, No. 149, will be held at the hall in the Center on Tuesday evening
 Miss Katherine Treadwel is spend :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

ing few days out of town with reIa= lives.
 Miss Clara Sanford Of Long Hill is en5oying few days visit with her parents. MT. and Mrs. s. Maliette San- ford.
 SiIIiman's woods near the Center has been moved to Reading Into the woods Of John ReId.
 Ambrose Marsh. George F. Gregory. George Beers and lillian E. Dis- brow were the pail bearers to Marcus Jennings funeral.
 Smallpox Is reported to have broken out In the Mexican quarter of Bizbee, Ariz,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
POPUI4AR SUNDAY
 EVENING SERVICES

O1ivet CpngregaAi Aional church, Main street and North avenue The Olivet Congregational church are holdil1g special union services with the Chris tian Endeavor society every Sunday evening at T o'clock. The regular topic for the EndaaYor society is considered from to 7.45 p. m, and then after an anthem and q. hymn by the congrega- ton the rector. Rev. George O. Tam b1yn. makes a short address The meeting closes promptly at s:3O D. m MT Tamblynss theme frorn now until July 1st is Some Christian Opportu- mites of the Twentieth Century. Tn this series will be considered the op- portundties presented by business, law
 medicine, teaching, Journalism and the ministry Tn the address or last Sunday evening the pastor made the statement that Jesus field of ser vices was the world and no one field Of service presents duties more sa- cred than another We have all come to know that Christianity is life and is therefore expressed as efTec- t1la.Ily by a man in one kind of work as another and that G;hrist's Kingdom does not@come until 1t comes to every activity Of life and to all workers in life's great field. Your presence Is in- vited to these services.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
NEW EMGI1ANDERS MAY
 START HONDURAS BANK

The establishmento Of q bank in Hon sauras by n1anuf eturers Of Nsw Esngz land was advocated at Boston yest er- day by pr Policarpo Roni1as former 1preside ent of that republic as & mems of wid dening the market for American goods and aiding the agricultural de-
 velopnnent of the country Speaking before the chamber Of commerce, Dr. BonfIa said the banks there have but a small capital do chiefly conner- ciaI business and demand high rates. err New England bank should be established. he said, and make money less tight. our business would
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
EcudOrialls Celebrate Their Indepea dence With Revolution

. While Argentine, Brazil and Chile are intervening to settle North Amer
 American nei ghbors is in the tnroes of revolution which has coatinued for we'll over two years. During that period conditions in the republic of
 Ecuador have been very similar to
 those in Mexico, and it Is likely chat
 Ecuadorians will be too busy t.revo-
 ting. 10 celebrate their country.s in dependence day to-moTrow. The twenty-fourth of May is the great national holiday Of Ecuador. It
 com mmemorates the battle Of Pichin- cha fought on May 24 1922 when
 prince of South American pasiio1s.
 Gen. Antonio Jose de Sucre, resulted in driving the Spaniards from the country and the ablishment of an Independent government after the
 downfs1u in 1880 of simon Bolivar. $ Greater Colombian republic, of which
 Ecuador was a. part After freeing Ecuador. Sucre Joined Bolivar and San Martin In the task of freeing
 Peru and Bolivia, and achieved the
 decisive victories in both coun tries. sucre became the first president of
 ter him.
 Ecuador las been seething with
 rebellion ever since the uprising
 which followed the death of Presi-
 dent Emilio Estrada, in Decemb Der.
 1911. The army seized the govern ment and proclaimed Gen. Pedro
 Montero president. Montero was a
 despote and a tyranf, and after a
 month of his arbitrary dictatorship D a mob was raised in Guayauuil which ] marched against the president, cap: tured him, riddled his body with bull let's, and then dragged the bleeding body through the streets, after which the corpse was beheaded and burned. His associates in the government were also taken prisoner and five Of them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
JUDGE CARY PREDICTS
 BETTER TIMES AHEAD

The country is entering on q new era favorable to big business accord ing to the address of Judge B. IT. Gary, chairman of the United States steel corporation, at the opening of the annual meeting of the American iron and steel institute yesterday at New York.
 As read the signs of the times. z said Judge Gary. there is a wen-de- veloped sentiment throughout this Country in favor of giving big ba1si- ness 2. fair chance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
FIRST USE OF RESINOL STOPS
 RRIBLE ITCH
When Other Treatments Gave No Relief, Suffered Eight Years, but ResinOl Cur
 ed in a Week.

Jan. @27s 1914 s.I suffered over eight years with eczema It started in one little place and kept spreading until it covered my hands. My hands look ed like they had been burned by fire and peeled off in large pieces until they were only raw flesh. was told 1t Msss eczema. It itched and burned me SO that could not sleep at night T tried all sorts Of eczema salyes and one prescription after another but nothing gave me any relief until I tried Resinol Soap and Resinoi Oint- ment, and after the first appIica- ton my hands never stched or burned again, and were well in one week. want every sufferer from eczema to know that they can lind 8 cure in Resinol. 1signedo Miss Ethel Scott, Milstead, Ga.
 Resinol Ointment f50c and sfOoo. and Resinol Soap t25c), stop itching instantly and speedily heal eczema, and other skin humors, pimples. dan druff, sores. burns and piles. Sold ny every druggist. Don't be fooled by ssubstitHtes' for Resinol offered by a few unscrupulous dealers. For free trial, write to Dept. 14AR. Resino., Baltimore.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
THE WEATHER FORE15lAl ST s
GEf7ER.Afs.

The disturbance which vas central over Che eastern portion OF the lake region yesterday morning has passed out the St. Lawrence valley. caused general showers during the last 24 hours in the eastern portion or the aake region and the northern por- Kton of New England Showers were also reported over the sprfng wheat belt The greatest rainfall was 5f inches at Pierre D. There has been fall In temperature in the central &sstracts. Light frost was reported from Michigan
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
GOOD PROSPECT FOR
 LARGE FRUIT YIELD

General prospects for a. large yfesd of fruit Of all Kinds, with the possible exception of peaches, have not been EequaIed at any time within the past decade, save in 1912. according to the report yesterday of the United States chamber of commerce's conarnittee on statistics and standards on the condf- ton of fruit as Of May g.
 The report deals with all of the frziItz of commercial importance, irs- cIudfns apples, peaches, pears plIarns
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

A bomb placed by nslitant stf- fragettes in the Roseha1l United Free church in Edtnbungh exploded. but caused slight damage
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

ErazAME&SK. HEST HAND SOAP
 Guaranteed not to in5uTs tns sf<1n. Insanity removes Stove Pofls1 Rust, MMnd 6r niptnlns: Large can ' 0 cents. Msmu@Ea efsxsa b4 Fkn. R~ " nm. z Al
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
WHE pRErrrEgr FAfm

fem disffEured by an unHlshtly wart Xk can easily be renewed in a few aara wtthout pain p3 using ksyrun ~vArt Remover. For sa1e only at The Eyrun Fh44maey. AIS Fnzrn sats Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
PERsoN AL INVENTION.

A son arrived yesterday at the tuIn s Tor MT. and Mrs John e. Hughes. 5l Lenox avenue MT Hughes is chemist employed At the plant of Che Crane Valve co 8Fother and child arc reported as dofne we'll The new ar rival is 2 srandson of President Frank
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
NEW HAVEN.
HFATtE

Eorecast: Fair and cooler toniEft mnd Sunday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

The Ca1nard liner Ma1retanaa which arrived from liverpool report ed sighting giant areherg.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

Wa1r tonight and Sunday. cooler to- Mfght- fresh east winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

Autornobile driv CTS should light their y@frrH alt s45 o'clock tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23

Spring Custom woolens SEE LxFoRD BRoTHBRs BUY E Hast Side and west End
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
Touch the Button to Start

Sonaefhing new wlich every naetorist will aprres sciate- We that possible oflaer makers will be copying this idea. This was origi- mated by our Engineers and developed by the Nesting Cenpany fer us
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
Left Drive he Style.9

The of Jeff drive are now appreciated; if is the Last year builf both right drive and Jeff drive. This year we build Jeff ears The owner, vllo ssishes 10 sia 5 in the best seat the car, {nezt fo the driver> does not have 70 walk around the front of the @ car fiji fhe naud. S s fa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
Center Control is in Favor

The Locomobile driver operates tho gear lever with his hand, the safest and moot natural way. Mnch better than shi the gears by tlle Jeff hand, as 6ew drivers arc left handed The mobi1e ia the only left drive qualify Six with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
Smart Low ines
Imported Bodies and Upholsteriing

 sGpnh Bm1 rnneE  in
  oder. nt THE LOCOAIOBIIE COMPANY OF AMERICA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
The First ctricaIly I.ocI edi .ar

For the first time in motoring am owacr 1nn leave with feeling that 1t will not be aana- Persd with stoIen Simply tnrn yeuz FerssnhI Y Yale" key and you automatically lock inc car dead ignition, lights. thing AnDther dyoulock the signal lighta Another tsna1u
 and the car ie free 10 ogsezafe The frnt sax ao se
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-23
One Man Top Refinemenfs

A Storm ains adjusted and faste svi;tlaeszt 1eaving car. Clear vision
 ovsl plato glass windows in re fastening, top b svindshield. T izes with the appearance of the c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
Wants French Bread Recipe

Wont you please ask some of the Cor neritss for the reeipe for French bread? IL Is baked in s lang. slender loaf, almost all crust ard Is sweet and tender. And would No9 care to pass down the line a few r4cfpess These have been tried in my faniiN and given satisfaction. With Us egxs are stitl 1ip. Molasses cal<e-One- half eap saSar. half cup molasses, one eax one tablespoon lard. half teaspoon salt one teaspoon ginger. one cup sour neilk tmo cilp< four sifted with one tea spoon ef soda and one teaspoon of baking powder Bake tn three layers and put to- gether with wkite frosting Plain Cake One and one-iiau cups flour. one cup sugar. three teaspoons baking powder sifted together. Break one egg into cup. ha1f tll 1t with melted butter, and ill mp with sweet milk. Combine the two mixtures and beat three minutes Flavor with vanilla and bake in two layers Put together with chocolate frosting. Pumpkin pie may he made with one egg, if table spoon of flour is used instead of another egg. MRS. A. J. II.
 Having no recipe for French bread which 1 can eonscieutiously recommend 1 refer the query to my grand corps of experts in cookery. Watch the Corner for the an- SWerS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-15
FRENCH SOCIETY
 EXISTS IN BIRMINGHAM

The organization of French societies for the purpose of spreading the use of the mother tongue is a movement sponsored by the French republic. This week in Birmingham chapter was formed under the direction of Monsieur Pierra la Case, who met with a number of French people and students of the French lan- guage at Margaret Allen school. MT. simon Klotz was chosen president and Miss Mayo Thach is secretary. Among the prominent people who attended the meeting were MT. A. Latady, Judge s. D. WeaSley, Miss Hannah Elliott, Mime. Jean Sodar, Mime. Cockrell, Miss Janet Heriot MT. Leroy Percy, Mrs. Houstoun Johnston. Miss Prendergast, Mir Jerome Sterne. Alr. and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux and others.
 Meetings will be held at regular inter- Vais ana programmes are to be composed of French music and selections from french literature. Dances and teas and other social affairs will be given at in- tervals. The next meeting will occur May Fl and Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux is in charge of the programme