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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-25
"september M rn."


September Morn" has materialized
as musical comedy hit framed in
series Of pretty stage pictures instead
of dear old Nature as the only en-
vironment.. To tell the naked truth,
September Morn has been pressed
into services as the subject for jolly.
good andc funny show with special
jingly music on the side and dane
ing, singing coterie of tango girls in
the lively chorus and numbers. Leo
Greenwood is the chief comedy ped
der with company Of forty assist
ing; Ollie Carew is delight and Bar
bara Douglas a big favorite
I Rowland and Clifford ar, given
credit for exploiting the biggest and
best of all 1914 fun shows. The at
traction last year closed a sensation
al run at the Lasalle opera house, Chi
oago.
September Morn" will be the next
Offering at the Grand opera house
Saturday, with matinee at 2:30
o'clock at special prices of Csc, SOC
and 75c advertisement
Come to the orpheum Theatre.
A big program tonight ami a big
show tomorrow. matinee and night at
the Orpheum theatre. Tonight The
Animated Weekly No. 1875" and
Thumb Prints" real detective
play and drama that will interest you
from start to finish. "Heinie's Out
ing" big laughable comedy. is also
on the bill, with a fine musical pro-
gram.
Thanksgiving matinee and night
shows, Trey Of Hearts, fourteenth
episode. They Didn't Know and
The Funny Mr.. Dingle. two big com
edies, with an especially line program
of music by the orchestra will enter
tain you Come to the Orpheum and
bring your family and friends. A
good place to enjoy good picture
bill with good music for little non
ey 1.-THE Orpheum. "-Advertisement
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-25
w ant Column
WANTED.

WANTED-Young lady to do cooking
in restaurant. small town, good
home and good wages. Address Res
taurant, care Gate City.
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Christmas Tree Meeting.


The presidents Of all the women's
organizations in all the churches, and
the presidents Of the various charity
and benevolent organizations are
again reminded to see that two repre-
sentatives from their societies are ap-
pointed to the meeting to plan for
the community Christmas tree. The
meeting will be held in the Y. W. G.
A. reception room on Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock The Christmas celebra-
ton last year was a success and Keo-
kuk was one Of the few Iowa cities to
have an outdoor tree. 1t Is hoped this
year to have even more successful
Christmas eve celebration. Mr.. Towne
Of the Industrial association has re-
ceived letters from some Iowa cities
asking for Keokuk's plan. The tree
proved an advertising medium for the
city, although at the time that feature
was not considered. The hour is Sc,
for 2 O'Clock on Friday in order that
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-25

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-25
ST. Johns Auxiliary

The Junior Auxiliary Of st. Johns
church met at four o'clock this after
noon at Mrs. Kilbourne's.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-25
Married Yesterday.

Yesterday in st. Peters Catholic
church was solemnized the marriage
of Miss Title Weirather, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Weirather OF
Sandusky, to Mr.. Edward We'll, the
Rev. James Gillespie officiating The
bride wore blue broadcloth tailored
suit, with small blue velvet hat. Mr..
and Mrs. We'll left yesterday for a
wedding journey and upon their return
will make their home in Keokuk where
they will be welcomed by large
circle of friends.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-25
Social Feature Enjoyed.

Following the regular meeting OF
the Degree Of Rebekah last night, a
novel social feature was added. Four
teen young women dressed In Japa-
nese costumes, gave fancy drill and
sang number of Japanese songs Fol-
lowing which they served tea in Japa-
nese style in the dining room
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-25
Guests for Thanksgiving.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bonham Will
have for guests on THANKSGIVING Mr..
and Mrs. Don Artz Of Ft. Madison, Mr..
and Mrs Edwin Artz and Mr.. Harry
Artz of Augusta, Ill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

taking in long and nerve-trying ses-
sions.
There will be no embarrassing ques'
tons to answer. Women need not
even tell their ages. All that is neces-
sary f. to assure the Judges that you
are 2I years old or more.
Women who register Will not be DO
ing the unusual thing. They need not
fear attracting special attention There
will be scores of female voters VINO
will present themselves In every pre-
cinct. The entire operation OF regis
tering and voting will be found sur
prisinEly easy and free from red tape
True. there will be another registra-
ton day March 81. but the weather
may be bad then or something else
may interfere with your visiting the
polls
And remember. II you are not regis
tered on one OF the days mentioned
you can't vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Capita1 Comment
ny CLYDE H. TAVENNER
CONGRESSMAN from the Fourteenth District.

result. all American investments IN
Mexico will be wiped out. therefore,
we should intervene now and save
what Is left.
But now look at the figures of Mex
lean ruin" In spite of three success
siye revolutions Mexico's trade WIN
the United States in the fiscal year
lust closed was far greater than IL
was in 1904, or ten years ago. In
teu-year period American imports IN
Mexico Increased from $45.922,OOO TO
s4s. 052, 900. But exports. which deter
mine the real prosperity of a country,
increased from Mexico to the United
states in ten years from s43,931 900 to
ssI. ST. 900. or nearly double. And
this is the year when Mexican busi-
ness was alleged to be virtually
paralyzed.
AS a matter OF fact, of course, the
real truth is that Mexican prosperity
has not been much harmed by the re-
volutions. The fighting has been prin-
cipally in the northern fringe of states.
The rest OF the country has been boom
ing, while all the principal seaports
have been doing a normal business.
There has of course, undoubtedly peen
some depression of the Mexican cur
rency due to the uncertainty of the
future.
But the secret OF the outcry for war
lies in the fact that the fighting is in
the northern part OF Mexico, in which
locality a few American millionaires
own property; there the American oil
investments are placed; and there
American capitalists have been buy
ing gold and silver. a lucrative profess
sion which has been ended by the
continual fighting.
These lost dividends are a large part
OF the inspiration of the war move
ment To regain these dividends
number of so-called patriotic gentle
men would willingly sacrifice 100000
lives-not their own lives, or the lives
of their families and friends. but the
lives of American workingmen who
must engage in this war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
NEW WORK FOR POLICE.

For years the New York police force
I'm the eyes OF the world. has been held
I'M a. the seat OF graft. the personihca'
ton OF corruptness and the PROTECTOR
Of crime in many of It's worst iorhs-
Within a year all these charges seem
ed TO have been borne out in the death
Of Rosenthal and the running 10 earth
of his slayers: arrest OF Becker ana
sensational disclosures which forceo
monument heads of the department In
to oblivion with the trail leading 10
imprfsoument and death. Now Mayor
Mitchell proposes TO transform these
10 600 New York policemen into Social
workers. declaring II TO be his inten-
ton 10 make every officer and patrol
man a welfare worker to use on Denali
OF humanity their intimate knowledge
n, the city's life OF alternating sadness
and happiness.
The transformation from their pres
ent standing into welfare agents may
ne con sidered far cry but that Mayor
NttcheTs administration is social
welfare regime has been demonstrat-
ed already and naturally mirror the
desires OF their chief. The results
will be awaited with interest. With
the energies of the greatest police
force in America turned into the prop
or channels, the possibilities must be
unlimited
How the other half lives, the cop
per" knows best. He gets close to the
citv's life. He is in intimate touch
with all phases of humanity ne
NAV be a prosecutor or so regarded
but his greatest duty is TO render ser
vice. seeing OF course that the laws
are obeyed and respected His work
takes him into lanes and by-ways
where il Is. too. the least defined by
the average social worker. When the
bIuecoat is shown what is expected
of him in lettering living and COM
munitv interests he becomes not the
hard-fsted trailer OF men but the
agent OF good. Tht new work cut out
for him in New York City will be
far more congenial than the old. At
least. the satisfaction is bound to be
greater.
When we may come to regard the
New York police force as a working
agency OF 10000 men seeking the bet
torment and welfare Of the multitudes.
the lurid headlines which have pushed
that organization into degradation will
be conspicuous by their absence. In
stead OF any apology. they will be-
come an example for the bluecoats of
the world Social welfare duties for
the police. not of New York alone but
OF the entire country will revolution
ize not only the people with whom
they come in touch but the police
themselves. Here IL a social pro
gram that any city well can afford to
copy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Washington, ID. C, March lex
ports of merchandise from the United
States made a greater advance during
the last 10 years than in the 30 years
from 1873 to 1903. In 1873 the total
exports were valued at $56S, 000, 900;
in 1903. s1,4S5, 900. 900, and in 1913. ST.
4S4, 900. OO0-a gain of 100000 in
the 80 years from 1873 to 1903, and of
approximately $1,000. 100000 in the 10
years ended with December last.
To this gain of practically s1.00O.000
in foreign sales OF American products
during the decade ended with Deem
Der, raw cotton and miscellaneous
manufactures, chiefly OF iron and steel.
copper, wood. and mineral oil, were the
largest contributors. the five classes
named representing about one-half Of
the total increase during the period
named.
The 10 leading classes OF articles ex-
ported from the United States in 1913,
arranged in the order OF magnitude
and stated in millions of dollars, are
reported by the bureau of foreign and
domestic commerce, department of
commerce. as follows: Raw cotton,
SIS: iron and steel, 294; breadstuffs.
2O3: meat and dairy products, 161:
mineral oils. 149: copper. 145; wood
manufactures. 10: coal and coke, IL;
leather and leather goods, so; and
tobacco. raw and manufactured. so.
When to this group are added cars
and carriages. IS million dollars; cot
ton goods. Sc; agricultural implements
and machinery. 81; fruits and nuts.
"a; electrical machinery and appli-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
,"ALL VOTERS - DESIRING

"Au voters OF Moline township de-
string 20 affiliate with the republican
party" IS the way the Moline con
vention call OF the once invincible G..
o. p. starts.
"AIl voters desiring" Those three
words express a great deal that those
who sign the call fear TO put into
more direct form. They stand for
much OF uncertainty. hardly less Of
anxiety and perhaps a modicum Of
hope Despair lies just beyond.
VIII the convention Of the once
proud C. o. p. bring out corporafs
guard? Will 81 be worth while TO at
ssmpt to nominate a ticket. Can
men or women be found who will stand
as candidates? Whom can we count
upon TO stand with US and who when
asked TO line up with us will break
for the bull moose camp? These are
question, which are harassing those
who have been singled out TO carry
tire republican banners into the com
ing fray in Moline.
~ For all the assurance they have re
eeived thus far there may be nobody
left to fight the enemy but the color
bearers and a drummer or two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Wilson is still courageously following
the path he set out for for himself.
There is no question now that there
is a concerted attempt within the
United States to force a war with
Mexico. 1t is unfortunately true that
this attempt has its spokesman in the
house and in the senate. And unless
American workingmen, who, after all
must fight the battles in any possible
war. leaving the jingoes safely at
home to continue their agitations. in
dictate Enthusiastically that they Will not
fight these battles. then the United
States is likely to be plunged into
bloody catastrophe.
How silly and foolish such war
would be is indicated in certain Mex
lean statistics recently made public by
the Pan American Union in Washing
ton. We are told by the interven-
tionists that Mexico is tottering to
ruin. and that in the chaos likely to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
The Daily Story
The Station Agent.-By Louise B. Cummings
ro,vr,~b.eo 1914 by Associated Literary Bureau

Billy McEiligott's father was rail-
road man engaged in extending one Oh
the systems through the far west up 10
Oregon. When Billy left school he said
he would like to go out there ana NJ
himself to manage a railroad his
father liked the idea and sent him OUT
intending his beginning as station
agent. or something like that ana
promised to boost him as fast as ne
could fill the different positions.
When Billy appeared as agent at
Cunning Junction to step on TO the
first round of the ladder that was 10
carry him to the presidency or the
road he was trifIe over eighteen.
but as he weighed only hundred
mounds. stood but FIVE feet four inches
in his stockings and looked about SIX
teen wears old it seemed very r1dicu-
lous to think of him as anything put
an Office boy.
Billy was TO spend month at Gun
ming. when he was to be promoted TO
trainman, then to spend another month
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
REGISTERING WOMEN VoT.
Frs.

4 Women who desire to vote at the
Spring township election April Z are
advised TO visit the polling place in
their respective precincts tomorrow
between the hours OF q. m and 5
p m and see that their names are
placed on the poll books. II they are
Ia doubt as TO whether they shall vote
registering will place them on the
rafe side. for then there can be no oc-
rasion for vain regrets should they
happen in the meantime 10 exercise a
rayoman's prero6a,iVe OF changing their
minds.
There is nothing terrifying or mys-
FERROUS about the operation OF regis
fsring. The polling places will be
found 20 have been swept out and
placed in order for the ladies and
1nsm bers OF the election boards will be
patient and courteous Most Of them
have served m this work many times |
and have learned 20 be kind and pains !
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Fear OF a poor showing at the polls
presumably Is inspiring the strenuous.
though painful efforts OF local news-
papers claiming to represent the rem
nants OF the republican party to en-
d~1vor to convince women vo-ers that
Il f. 70 their interests in taking part
in their first primary TO identify them
selves with that organization. The
point OF the argument is likely TO be
lest. however. upon those who take
tine to reflect that had II not been
for the Offices OF the democratic party
women OF Illinois would not yet have
the opportunity 70 vote.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Denied the boon OF royal BIRTH.
She had a father who was worth
a pile, and ate things with his kniie-
'Tcver' cried the king in bitter scorn.
What right has love to drag you oo"n'
Do you forget that you were born
The heir OF our God-sfven crown!
You plea 7 scornfully deny:
Look for some princess proud ana h1gh
To share your spIendor and renown-
Her palms against her brow were
pressed;
She listened for the princes word,
And deep within her heaving breast
Thousand fears and hopes were
stirred;
Her ewes were wet with tears or shame.
But as she turned to fec her name
The proud prince uttered-and she
heard.
This maid I'll wed Cor love" he said:
The grim old monarch's wrath In
creased.
Her father who is Yankee BRED
"Ah. say more. but spread the 1east
And wed for love-" the king replied
With happiness the maiden sighed.
From all her doubts and fears released
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

u emf w lloeA
this time as never
before. The presi-
dent is making a
brave fight to keep
the United States
in such a position
that there need be
no bloody end to
the Mexican situa-
ton For one OF
the few times in
history a great ma
ton has adopted
a foreign policy OF
morality instead Of
expediency, and al
though the sneers
and jeers OF for
eign countries are
being echoed by
unpatriotic citizens
OF the United
States, President
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Not What He Wanted.

Now. in the second act" said the
author of the play, there is a very
interesting scene-something bit I'M
usual 1t shows the interior of a man
ayers Office, with the manager paying
royalties to the playwright"
Say" the manager Indignantly re-
piled, Il thought you said this was a
comedy l don't want to put on a
tragedy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

The St. Louis woman who Is ASKING
divorce from the man whom she loNeo
in prior existence 5000 years ago.
should not allow temporary misun-
derstandings to Worry her Ihey
may make up again within the next
3. 600 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
suooe.. W;theu. s;tt,rr...

Success I'm industry. in art or In love
10 saved from bitterness and disap-
pointment because we regard our
achievements far more symbolicaliv
than we know and rest far more than
we are aware upon the backing or
God.-Dr. Richard c. Cabot.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
TOP LOVE

The proud prince
knelt before the
king
And. trembling.
heard his sem
tence read:
The monarch, stern
and towering.
A hand stretched
DER his scien's
head.
He loudly spake in
angry tones
or those "divinely
given thrones
For which the
sons OF kings
were bred.
Beside the door she
waited whom
The prince had
asked to be his
wife:
As one who list
ened to h . r
doom
She heard the
regal pair at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Tokio-Vice Admiral TsGrusaro Mat
suo. inspector general of naval con-
structon on the reserve. was arrested
charged with completely in alleged
graft in naval expenses. He served the
government abroad for a number of
years and several times has been dec
GRATED. On his retirement he went in
business for himself
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Tho Cause.

There hasn't been q death IN our
family for 35 years" said the rich old
curmudgeon.
Il have often wondered why your
near relatives were so fearful and i'm
patient"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Those who are trying TO tell the
women what party banner they shall
rally under for the primaries are
either long in anxiety or short in hui
man wisdom. Any novice ought to
know that the effort to lay down a
line Of conduct for women in any field
e. bad policy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
EXTRAORDINARY MAN.

"Spottswood IL
one OF the most
remarkable men 1
have ever known"
wv h at form
does his genius
take ?"
III e s n t a
genius at all. He
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Remark able.

MY boy certainly is a wonder"
"Oh, every father thinks his own
children are prodigies."
But this is no dream. That young
ster has been in high school for three
years and he hasn't forgotten how TO
spell or write fairly good English"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Cheap Lies.

"Will man tell lie for 10 cents
asks a minister.
We don't know; but woman will
generally tell lie for two cents when
she Is trying to get her ten-year-old
boy carried for half fare in a street
car
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Hunting accidents will have dou-
BILE terror for the victims this spring
II they escape with their lives Uncle
Sam may come nOsing around to hnd
ont what they were trying to shoot
when they got into trouble.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Foolish Conclusion.

But" said she, Il don't know the
first thing about domestic science"
That's all right he replied.
don't expect my wife to know anything
about domestic science"
And l have never learned to sew
couldn't make even an apron for my
SELF
81 shouldn't expect you to have to
make your own clothes"
II don't know anything about hang
ing pictures or selecting rugs or buy
ing groceries"
Say, how did you get the idea that
/ wanted to take you away from your
happy home?"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

The American people are being
blamed for spending s275.OOO.OOO on
moving picture shows last year. When
81 they had stayed at home and gone
TO bed at 8 O'Clock, they would have
had so much more money. Is II not
wonderful how some people figure?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
March 10 in American
History.

I15i-James Madison. fourth pres'Syir .
OF the United States, born ~
GINA; died 1886. ,o.ud
1S02-Congress passed an ae' ,,,,,,ery
ing the United states
academy at West Point ,..,,e
I9i2-The bulk OF the wreeSeu soss,
ship Maine was sunk on tne .,ss
OF cuba. with imposing eerenioA
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
What,a the pifferenea1

First Lady-Let me see; you told
me that you live on Hour street.
Second Lady--No. Sixtysecond
street.
First Lady-Well, aren't 50 seconds
and an hour the same thing?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

But we have not heard anyone men
tion that Senator Fall of New Mexico
proposes 10 do a full hands work In
actual fighting against the MeXicans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Americans In London.

did you raise your hat when ths
prince went by?'
mo. confound It. II was just my
luck to have to sneeze at that mo-
ment"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

Especial Correspondence Of The Arsus'
Washington. March 1.-THE sym
patty and moral support OF the Amer
lean people ought to go out to Presi-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

The logicians should invent name
for the kind OF argument that
voiced by burning a church
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Her Ward for IL

That woman Is such q liari"
why do you say that?"
She says she hasn't any fault to
dnd with her husbands friends"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Only undeNeioped.

He-It has been said that woman
can make a fool Of any man. Do you
believe Il? She-Of course not. The
beat she can do Is to develop him.
Chicago News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

There's a great deal OF difference
between the Il can't get work and
the ct won't work" brand OF the I'M
employed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

nearly a million and kept right on
holding his job"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16
Pussy saby.

Pussy 5aby. ,.,.e
Mamma-Nettie. what are you S,osll
to baby that makes him cry so'
N--se-oh. he's got fussy oee'' rouf
tried to open his mouth WI"
glove observation-disclosures News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-03-16

The biggest lingo Is the one who
10 farthest removed from the seat
OF war.