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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-15
Men Found safe

REDDING, Calf, June 15.-Hiram
Blodgett and High Addington, who
disappeared Saturday after having
been missing several hours, following
a violent eruption Of the craters Of
Mt. Lassen, the California volcano,
have been found, according to ad-
vices early today from Volta, near
the scene of the eruption. After
having wandered about the volcano
district for several hours, the men
were found uninjured.
Volta also advises that Lance Gra-
ham, who was badly crushed by a
rock thrown up by one of the craters
yesterday is still alive but in very
critical condition. Floyd Triple. who
was injured at the same time is aarc
| in critical condition. He was driv-
en- insane by his experience and has
not yet recovered his reason.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-15
Not conspirators.

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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Knights Of Columbus to Meet.

ST. Paul, Mimi, July S1.-Prepara-
tions on an elaborate scale were COM
pleted today for the reception and en-
tertainment of the hundreds of dele
gates and visitors expected here next
week for the international convention
of the Knights of Columbus. All parts
of the United States and Canada will
be represented at the gathering. Be-
sides the usual church ceremonies and
parade there will be a banquet a re-
ception and ball and numerous auto
mboile and boat trips TO places of in
terest in and about the Twin Cities
The business sessions of the conven-
tion will begin Tuesday and continue
until Friday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31

Chicago. July SIN a final effort
to prevent a strike Of 55, 900 engineers
and firemen on 9S railways west OF Chi
cago, President Wilson summoned last
night the general managers committee,
representatives OF she men and mem
bers Of the federal mediation board to
confer with him at the White House
Saturday.
This action followed the failure of
the mediators to bring about an
agreement between the engine crews
and the roads on the formers de-
mand for an increase in wages. The
presidents invitation was accepted by
both sides and the men who have been
carrying on negotiations here since
last october departed today for the
capital
William L. Chambers and Judge Mar
tin A. Knapp. members OF the govern
ment board of mediation, conciliation
and arbitration, left last night for the
capital. Several members of the gen.
eral managers committee also started
for Washington. They will advise the
president preparatory to the conference
on the following day G. W. Hanger.
third member of the board, remained in
Chicago for possible developments,
though none are expected.
Mr.. Hanger asserted last night that
after the board had met separately with
the employers for three days the fu-
tility Of settlement by mediation was
realized
Hope ls Abandoned.
The commissioners continued to meet
with the committee seven days more
in the hope of finding some grounds
on which the men would agree to ar
bitration. Hope. he said, was now
abandoned and the mediators notified
Continued on Page Two.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31

Greenville. Tex, July S1.-Texas sur
vivors of the army Of the Confederacy,
accompanied by their wives and daugh-
ters and sons. gathered here in force
today for the annual reunion of the
Texas division Of the United Confed-
crate Veterans. The visitors are be-
ing entertained in a great camp at the
fair grounds. The reunion program
covers two days and has as one Of its
leading features an address by former
Senator Joseph w. Bailey
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Other saiIinas Cancelled.

London, July 31.-The Hamburg
American steamship company an
nounced that the sailing of the steamer
Imperator from Hamburg today had
been Cancelled.
The Hamburg American c m p n y
sent notices to 500 first class passen-
gers waiting here for the Imperator
that the company was compelled TO
postpone the sailing, owing to the
clouded political situation. Americans
formed so per cent of the passengers
and the company left them to make
their own arrangements. The com
pany also ordered the Vaterland to re-
main in New York.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
EXPORTS OF ALL FOOD
STUFFS PROHIBITED

Berlin, July 31.-The German federal
council issued a decree today prohib-
lting exports Of grain, flour, foodstuffs.
meats, animal products, automobiles,
trucks, motorcycles petroleum, coal
tar, coal, coal oil. It goes into effect
Immediately.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
GREAT EXCITEMENT
AT RUSSIAN CAPITAL

ST. Petersburg, July S1.-The popu-
lation in the Russian capital was kept
awake throughout the night and the
streets sounded with the din of pa
triotic demonstrations. Extra editions
of the papers kept the excitement at
the boiling point. All classes of citizens
flocked to the mobilization offices to
register.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
FAILURES RESULT OF
THE PANIC IN STOCKS

New York. July s1.-The failures of
H. S. H. Pell & Co. cotton and coffee
stock brokers, and Flower & Co., an
old firm on the exchange, were an
nounced today. The Chicago, Peoria
& St Louis railroad went into the re-
ceiver's hands.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Treasury Department WIN Hello.

Washington, July 31.-Secretary Nc
Adoo issued a statement today, saying
the treasury department win help as
far as 1T legitimately may" in New
York or elsewhere during the present
situation.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
STATE PRIMARY
CAMPAIGN NEARS
END IN NEBRASKA
Nominations to Be Made for
All State Offices-W Warm
Contest Among Democrats
for Governorship.

Lincoln. Neb., July 31.-One Of the
most spirited political campaigns Ne
brasl1a has seen in years has now en-
tered upon its final stage. Two weeks
from next Tuesday the several parties
will engage in a statewide primary
election for the nomination of candi-
dates for governor and all other state
officers, representatives in congress
CONTINUED on Page Seven.)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
PRESIDENT WILL
TRY TO PREVENT
WESTERN STRIKE
Managers Committee, Rep
resentatives of Enginemen
and Mediation Board Sum
moned to White House.
Date of Strike Fixed.

Late OF StrtkS T lNoo.
Chicago, July 31.-The strike
OF $4,000 firemen and engineers
of SO western railroads has
been set for Friday, Aug. 7, it
was officially announced today.
Heads Of the engineers and
firemen organizations declared
the order would be put into
effect unless the general mana
gers committee Of the railroads
accepted the plan OF settlement
proposed by the federal board OF
mediation.
After the federal mediators
declared the mission a failure
President Wilson appealed to
the general managers and union
officials to come to Washington
to discuss the situation. The
employees committee will go to
Washington and assure the
president that II the railroads
accept the plan proposed by the
federal mediators in time to
prevent a strike no strike will
occur.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Foreign Office PsssImIstIe.

Paris, July 31.-In no case has any
considerable force of French troops
advanced closer than six miles to the
German frontier. The French foreign
office is pessimistic because the gravity
of the situation is increasing hourly. It
was said France will not mobilize until
Germany does.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
viii Wait Till Last Moment.

Berlin, July 31.-Govemment officials refuse to make
any statements saying they preferred to wait till all the
of diplomacy have been exhausted 1t is well
destood that the issuance Of mobilization order would
be antamount to declaration of and it decided
to postpone this until the last moment in which there
ray for peace There is evidence all sides that the
military authorities quietly preparing for the speedy
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Railroad to Be Sold.

Purcell. Okla, July 31.-The Okla
homa Central railroad will be sold to
its bondholders for about 100000
here today, according to an announce
ment by A. S. Ramsay, receiver, who
said he had received only the one bid
1t is understood the road will be leased
to the Santa Fe.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
NO ORDER TODAY FOR
TROOP MOBILIZATION

Berlin, J-ly 31.-The German foreign
office gave assurances this morning
that no mobilization order would be
issued in Germany today. Officials ad-
mitted the situation is unimproved. but
has become aggravated since the issre
OF the Russian mobilization order.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
BRITISH FLEET AT
WEI Hell WEI SAILS

Peking, July 31.-The British fleet
deserted Wei Hei Wei and sailed at
midday with sealed orders, thus fulfill
ing the long standing belief that the
British considered this place not worth
defending.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Panic on Cotton Exohanqe

New Orleans, July 31.-For the first
time in the history of the cotton ex-
change 1t was closed during the session
today. Violent fluctuations shook the
market from the outset. There was a
range from 120 to 134 points when
trading closed. Prices were 20 points
down.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
MRS. wakefield IS
CONVICTED BY JURY

New Haven, Conn. July 31.-Mrs.
Bessie ]. Wakefield was found guilty
of murder in the second degree by a
jury last night. This degree of MUIR
der carries penalty of life imprison-
ment
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
CANCEL SAIL|NCS
OF STEAMERS TO
PORT IN GERMANY
The President Grant Is Re
called by Wireless and the
Vaterland Will Remain in
New York.

New York, July 31.-The President
Grant of the Hamburg American line
which sailed from New York yesterday
has been recalled by wireless.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA
STILL NEGOTIATING

London, July Sit was officially
announced today that the "conversa-
tions" have been resumed between the
Russian and Austro- Hungarian gov
ernments.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Rate of Discount Increased.

London, July S1.-The stock exchange
here was closed today until further no.
tice. The Bank of England increased
the rate Of discount to per cent.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31

F1tchburg 31-Lieuenant
tired, is deeply interested He
THE
by the
least
military
n
don If they disposed
of
oversies
Miles
well drilled
has about 100000 and the equipment the
O.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
STOCK EXCHANGE
CLOSED FOR DAY:
PANIC IN COTTON
Violent Declines Cause the
Closing of the New Or
leans Exchange During
the Session.

New York, July 31.-All the stock
coffee and cotton exchanges are closed
today. The metal market will be closed
until Tuesday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
chieaao Exohanas cIo.sd.

Chicago. July s1-The stock ex-
change here closed today in common
with other stock exchanges of the
country.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Martial Law Proclaimed and Pubica-
ton Of Movement Of Troops Pro-
hibited- German Officials Refuse to
Make Any Statement at Present.

London, July 31.-Premer Asquith made the moment
announcement in the house of commons today that
Russia had proclaimed general mobilization of the army
and navy and i'll consequence Germany had proclaimed
martial law and general mobilization in Germany will
follow
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Martial Law Is Proclaimed.

Berlin July 31.-Decrees procaiming martial law and
the prohibition of the publication of of the
ment of German troops and material issued to-
day The proclamation announces military on
the frontiers armed protection of the railroads and the
strcton of telegraph and postal services except for mill
tary purposes.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31

Berne, Switzerland, July 8i.-The
federal council has ordered the mobili-
cation OF all men between 20 and 4S
years old capable of bearing arms.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
GERMANY DECLARED TO
Be IN STATE OF war

London, July s1.-A dispatch
from Berlin to the Reuter- Tele-
graph company says a state Of
war has been declared in Ger
many.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31

Twin Falls, July 31.--J. c. Jacobson,
the Idaho Falls potato and apple buyer.
will open a branch house here next
month to handle the apples of this sec
ton with A. l.. Hamilton, of Wichita,
Kan, manager and Willie Henrick-
son, Of Idaho Falls, assistant manager.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Communication Interrupted.

London, July s1.--A Central NewB
dispatch from Paris today says that
telegraphic communication between
France and Germany has been inter-
rupted since o'clock this afternoon.
From Berlin the Central News reports
that Russian troops blew up the from
tier bridge Of the Warsaw-Vienna
railroad today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
Attacks Of Both Armies RepuIsed in
InvasiOns Desperate Fighting Re-
ported Along the River Drina and
Heavy Losses Sustained.

London, July 3o.-An Exchange Telegraph company's
dispatch today from Nish Sera says that up to last
night the Austrian invaders at Semendra not
cessu in forcing the pass held by the Servan troops pos
session of which would give them to the Morava
river valley and thus open the direct road to Nsh Des
perate fighting continues along the River Drna both sides
sustaining heavy losses The Austrian divisions after
fighting fercey all day failed to force the dee leading
Plevlie and Priepoie
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
GERMANS ACTIVE
ALONGTH FRENCH
FRONTIER TODAY
French Troops Are Sent to
the Outposts-Foreign Of
fee at Paris Is Very
Pessimistic.

Paris. July S1.-Military movements
on the German side of the frontier are
very active today. French troops have
been sent to the outposts. A German
patrol at one point actually crossed the
frontier owing. possibly. to a mistake.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
MOBILIZATION OF THE
Dutch Army ORDERED

The Hague, July So.-Queen Will
helmina of Holland issued an urger
decree today ordering a general mob.
ilization Of the Dutch army.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
servian Attack Is Repulsed.

strong attack by Servans the Bosnian frontier today
without suffering loss The Servians lost officer and
% men.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
WANT ADS

Are within the Reach Of
all and they Get Re-
suits.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-31
THE WEATHER.

Probably showers to-
night. Fair and cooler
Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
in THE EAST THIS YEAR
Big Pin SpiIlers Get Under Wsy il
New York TomorrowFve
Hundred Entered.
CANADIANS WELL REPRESENTED
70 Tbe W,,afnrtm urr.id

Special TO Tbe WssAfnr1n Hernxd
Buffalo. March T--On Monday night the
FIRST ban ooursing down the alley AZ the
Broadway Auditorium win oflicialiy open
the fcurteenfh international tournament
of the American Bowling Congress. The
tourney viii last until March a
A record attendance Is expected. both
Of spectators and knights or the pins.
The entry list Includes about 500 five-men
teans from cities In the West Middle
West, and Canada. TIE cash prises
amount to about s4oooo. : &
Heretofore the American Bowling Com
gress has held most Of its Journeys In
the West. Chicago and Cleveland having
staged the bowling meets Of recent years
This is the first time since 1900 that Buff
falo has STAGED q championship meet.
Eighteen alleys have been laid for the
tournament, ard all Of them viii be used
exclusively for competition games. no
practice games or feature exhibits being
allowed under the rules of the American
Bowling Congress.
Nearly 100 Canadian teams are entered,
Hamilton. Montreal. and Toronto having
lined up particularly strong combinations.
Cleveland. Chicago. Rochester, Pitts
burgh, Cincinnati. Denver. St Louis, and
almost every big city In the country,
outside Of New York has a team entered
in the tournament A break has occurred
between the A. B, c. and some of the
New York bo&iers. the latter. aIlegins
the congress has barred them from the
Tournament.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

thorough knowledge of the. basket toss
ing game. and the work they did during
the season was OF the highest order.
This little fellow Luck was, without
doubt. one of the best guards that has
played in Washington for some time He
was everywhere. guarding and shooting,
With the best of them Fast and aggres-
sive. he was a match for any forward.
Although light and small Of statue he
was able to hold his own with all Of the
men he went up against
carthvriEht Ha. Good Eye.
Cartwright. while small Of statue has
the weight and his eye for the basket
was such that it was the saving of the
Catholic University team time and again.
II was his basket that brought victory to
the. Brooklsnders in their game against
Virginia. made in the last few minutes
Of play In the extra five minutes the team
played.
The little guard of the Brookland in
stitution Is one Of the most aggressive
players In the District in the game from
the first blow OF the whistle till time is
called for the ending of the game.
For the second team we have Scheurich.
Of the Loyola quint. and Rockwell. Of
the GaIlaudet i've. IN the forward posi-
tons. Both Of these boys are players of
the highest order. fast and good eyes
for the basket are their. chief assets
Strici<iing. of the University of Virginia
ive. Is picked to hold down the center
position. with Hurley, of the George
Washington FIVE. and Keegan. Of the
Catholic University team, placed In the
guard positions These men compose q
team that would give any quint a good
rub for win. -
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
Stray Items
OF Sport

New York, March 7.-Dick Egan to-
day signed three-year contract to play
wi the. Brooklyn Nationals, He will
receive $1,000 for the entire period.
Guifport. Miss. March 7-News from
New York that Sam Crawford had signed
up was joyfully received IN the Jennings
camp. Clearing weather permitted the
men in camp to loosen up bit TO get
In shape for tomorrow's exhibition game
In New Orleans.
ST Augustine. Fla, March .-An the ma
tIves, today were apoiogizing for the
brand of weather handed the St Louis
Cardinals squad for the last several days
- Cardinals had not a single perfect
practice day for nearly a week.
! Hot Springs. Ark, March 7.-Pitcher
Ray Collins, of the RED Sox, is today
nursing 3 very sore right shin as a result
OF batting practice. Leslie Nunamaker,
the catcher. drove ball on q line with
Collins shin, AL of the eight pitchers
showed OF their wares at practice today.
Macon Ca, March Lied by Johnny
Evers, Rabbit Maranvilie and Jack Mar
Tin, the Braves had another workout to-
day. They are now thirtyetwo players In
camp.
Marlin. Tex. March z--AH the regular
pitchers OF the New York Giants are
gradually working themselves into con-
dition. They are taking turns at pitching
70 batters. but no attempt Is being made
10 shoot in the ball at top speed, "A
nicked team viii play Dallas tomrrow
,Aususta. Ca Msrch z-The BroskIyns
were given two hard workouts by Man
ager Robinson today. The practice wound
up with game between two scrub
13esn< y.s.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
TOURISTS TO HAVE
One M0REFE
Chicago Banquet VIII Marx
the Close Of Much
Feasting.
MANY GUESTS PRESENT
League Presidents and Managers Are
Speakers-Leaye for Chicago
Today.
MANY GUESTS PRESENT
j to The w.shington Herah.

Special to The wsshington Herah.
New York, March 5.-Only one more
banquet lies between the returned globe
gallivanteers and complete freedom from
culinary persecution That Is the affair
which win be inflicted ON them in Chicago
next Tuesday night.
II will be the sooth formal feed since
they left the United States last Decem-
Der on the tour Of the world. as near as
Germany" Schaefer can recall the sta
tistics, but when that Is over the players
are at liberty 10 get something to eat
They have been banqueted and break
tasted and luncheoned In many lands,
climates. and languages. including Eng
lish as ii is spoke In England. They
have almost forgotten what regular
victuals are like.
Banquet No. 10 took place last night
at the Biltmore Hotel. and as il set every
guest save the world touring players
back ten iron men. the quality can well
be imagined. II was about the most
elaborate affair that the globe gailivan-
teers have had TO weather. and it was
still going on at an hour when all right
minded newspapers have to close their
columns TO details II they ever expect to
reach their readers before noon
Jshnsoa Says n Few words-
Over 500 guests were present including
the biz delegation OF Chicago people who
came to. welcome the White Sox, and a
big crowd of Giant fans All the notables
OF the baseball world were present
barring Federal LeagUers.
Ban johnson was there, of course. and
not content with all the talking he has
been. doing lately about contract Jumpers
and such. the fat president Of the Ameri-
can League had to make a speech
John X. Tener, president Of the Ma
tional League. and a member of the
world touring party of twenty-five years
ago. was another speaker.
Edward E Mccall was POSTMASTER.
and there was long list Of takers be-
sides those named.
Me6raw Also Talks.
Most Of the conversation distributed
with the cigars apd coffee was of a con-
gratuIatory nature TO the world tourists.
Judging from what the speakers said,
they were glad to see the boys home
again. and judging from what the boys
said. they were just as glad to be home
again as the speakers were glad that
they were home again. Indeed, II was
quite a glad occasion all around.
John J. McGraw. the man who con-
ceived and promoted the tour. made q
talk. and so did James ]. Callahan and
Charles comiskey. of the White Sox-
Both the Chicago and New York par
ties leave tomorrow for Chicago. where
the tour will be concluded with the
feast. aforesaid. McGraw will then
hurry along to Marlin with his band of
players. and the rest of the ball tossers
who made the trip will repair to their
respective camps for spring training.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08
VIGILANT ATHLETICS
GIVEN GREAT BOOST
Club Incorporates. with Ohven at
Head-Will Be Active
IN Sporfx

The vigilant Athletic Club was incor-
porated yesterday. with Joe Oliveri as
President, Frand Foster as vice presi-
dent, and Frank Zeraga as secretary and
treasurer. CIubrooms were opened at
41s Tenth street northwest, and in the
future the Independent football cham
pions will have a meeting place which
will be on a par with any independent
club in this locality.
Aside from the football team, the club
will put out a ball club, and will also
enter several men In the spring outdoor
meets Several boxers and wrestlers
have Joined the club. and the big v
bids fair to rival the c of the old CO.
lumbia Athletic Club.
Five pocket billiard tables were erected
yesterday. and President Joe Oiiveri says
that everything will be done to make the
club room a real home for every member
OF the yIgilant Athletic Club
The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

cotulf1kk 4lcfo1zpUD. !!

The colur16l< Cslvernily fescihg team.
lntsrcoiIex xInls chzfnpions lat year, won
from he lud1AiDuGn n q dual Engage
nsent tcnfxht " ~ bouts
The Aiddim usrs Heyed TO = high pitch
for the match II va ~ OF their ,prevtous
record fdr the eeeson. add naturally
we're rnuch 1is1pDo1nted over their de-
feat. The spiesdld work of Hans, the
Navy csbcaiu. feafured the match. he
won an three - bis bouts. All nj the
bouts were tesnly contested.