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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
Fox Trims Attell

limited Press Leased Wire Service. !
BUTTE, Mont, March 17--Jimmy
Fox of San Francisco, last night had
things his own way with Monte At
tell, winning a decision at the end
Of the twelfth round, slamming and
poking him at will Attel was slow,
out Of condition and his showing a
disappointment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
King George Witnesses Flaht.

AnG it to King Gawge as the sport
among monarchs. The English ruler
witnessed touts between BomGadier
Wells an1 Pet O'Keefe and several
amateurs as ths guest of the Second
Life Guards last night, and showed
keen interest in tho noble ar Of sell
defense. In English sporting circles
boom in boxing is expected as a
result of the kings patronage.
Following bitter debate when the
state assembly moved forward on the
calendar, the Murray boxing bill
last night and a big fight is predicted
when the measure determining the
fate of boxing in New York state
comes up for final passage Attack
ing the ring game, Assemblyman Muir
ray said that boxing debauches young
men and that gunner are by pro.
duct of thu fight game. Marty McCue.
Tammany member and former fight.
er, declared the atmosphere Of the
prize ring is at least as moral as that
OF legislative circles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
rheumatism Gets Wagner.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
HOT SPRINGS, March 17.-Heinie
Wagner, Boston Red Sox shortstop
who has been laid up with rheumatism
may be out of the Red Sox line up all
season it was learned today. Janvir-
in and Scott are being polished off to
fill Wagner's shoes
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17

sets yet TO be played, It would nce
be surprising If the match is com
pleted Wednesday. although re-
versal Of form OF tn Englishman's
part may force the deciding sets over
until Saturday.
Should Gould win the match he will
hays turned trick no other amateur
has ever done. In the first place an
amateur has never been considered
good enough to meet professional
ON evan terms. Secondly he will bring
title to this country never held by
another player.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
The Bible Question.

At an evanelistic meeting held at
St Louis Sunday under the auspices
of the Southwest Bible Confer
Ience association, Doctor R. A. Torrey,
evangelist and Bible lecturer. made
the principal address, and it is report
ed as being eloquent and pathetic,
bringing tears to the eyes of many of
the men present.
Following the address Rev. DR.. Har-
ris H. Gregg, pastor of the Washing.
ton and Compton Presbyterian church
at st. Louis, read resolution asking
the board of directors of the Y. M. c.
A. to define clearly the association
position on the Bible, before the direc-
torate initiate any campaign to raise
funds for the enlargement of the Y. NJ.
&C. A. work in st. Louis Fifteen hun
dred men rose to their feet endorsing
the resolution
At the same time an audience Of
eight hundred women down stairs,
unanimously voted for the same reso-
luton. The women were addressed by
Miss E. Stafford Millar Of Australia.
The full text of the resolutions are
somewhat elaborate and seemed to
hold cloud of doubt over the biblical
soundness of the association, and the
meeting asked plainly and somewhat
earnestly and authoratively for clear
declaration Of the associations stand
on the biblical question before they
institute campaign in that city ask
ing for funds to enlarge its work in st.
Louis.
OF course the matter has created
much local concern there and will be
of more or less general interest in ev-
cry city where the activities of the Y.
NJ. G. A. are prominent The st. Louis
local association will no doubt take i'm
mediate action on the resolution and
formulate a reply to the resolution Of
the Southwest Bible Conference asso-
citation, which viii be awaited and
read
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
TO ADMIT CRATES
TO THE U. S. MAILS
Postmaster's Recent orcsr Allows
Parcel Post to Work Like
Express Companies.

Postmaster General Bnrelson re-
Gently approved an amendment to the
parcel post regulations under which
butter, eggs, fruits, vegetables, poui-
Try and other articles in parcels
weighing from 20 to 50 r.ands NAV
be shipped IN the first and second
zones in boxes and crates similar 10
those handled by express companies.
The amendment provides that par
GELS weighing 20 rounds or less will
be handled as heretofore, and must
be securely packed I'm such manner
as to be safely treated in bags with
other matter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
PROMISE FANS FAST FIGHT.
Denny chaveze and Patsy Rrsniaan
viii Meet Tonioht

Pueblo, Colo, March 17.-Denny
chaveze, the Mexican reathe. WEIGHT
IS siisht favorite today for his 10
round battle at the Rex Stadium to
night with Patsy Brarigan. This will
pc tne rubber match tetwesn the
boys, each having won a decision II
previous encounters.
Both have trained carefully and
promise the fans real battle
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
Kid Julian Wins Mill

limited Press Leased Wire Service
SYRACUSE. N. Y. March 17.-Kid
Julian CT Syracuse won by a s!ieht
margin over Tommy Bresnahan of
omaha IN srilling ten round bout
~ inc Alhamhra here last night. Both
boys fought sayagely.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
NO BOXING IN CHICAGO.
Mayor Refuses Permit TO Ritchie for
Exhibition Bout.

TINTED Press Leased Wire Service. i
CHICAGO, Marca Nothing that
has any OF the ear marks of boxing
viii go in Chicago. Mayor Harrison
announced today. Re refused to give
Willie Richie a permit to box four
rounds with one of his sparring part
ners at west side theatre where he
is appearing in vaudeville.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17

NEW YORK, Mar.
f1T.-For a mere
amateur. Jay Gould
is quite some court
tennis player. The
Americans over
whelming victory
oys r George F.
Convey, the worlds
professional cham
pion in the first
four sets for the
worlds title played
in Philad e ! p h i a
leaves little doubt
as to the ultimate
roc,IIf With nine
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
Board Meeting.

A special meeting of the board of di-
rectors OF the Y. NJ. C. A. will be held
tomorrow at which the nominating
committee will make their report OF
the names they have selected for di-
rectors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
c., 3. & q. RAILWAY CO.

Trains leave from the Union Demo.
Berths and tickets. Fifth and John.o.
streets.
sOUTHBOUND.
mo. II. st. Louis. west and
south, leaves ............. s:23am
xNo. $, st. Louis west ana
south. leaves .12:45am
'No. 40, K. & w. to Sedan. c..
B. & K. G. to Carrollton
leaves .................... 8:4Sau
xNo. =. st. Louis. west and
South. leaves ......... l:sapm
mo. 10. Quincy, Hannibal.
Kansas City. St Louis.
leaves s:4oym
NORTHBoUND.
| xNo. !, st. Paul and points
west, leaves ............ 2:36am
xNo. Is. Burlington. Chicago
and points west, leaves Y:4Spm
mo. 3. Burlington. Chicago
and east. leaves ....... l:40pm
xNo. ]. Burlington and Chi
cago, leaves ........... 7:25am
mo. 81. Mt. Pleasant branch
leaves Observation-Disclosures. 3:s0pm
No. 5, K. & W.. Sundays only.
leaves 7:56pm
NO. 3. K. & W.. leaves. 9:10pm
No. 4. from K. q W., arrives l:15pm
mo. 80. from MI Pleasant
branch, arrives ........ II :45am
mo. 2, from K. & W.. arrives S:1Opm
No. s. from X. & W.. Sundays
only. arrives IL: 56am
| xDaily. Daily except Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
Ladies Privileoed.

Tie announcement has alreaey been
made of the coming lecture OF Col S.
s. Mcclure. under the auspices of the
association on Sunday, March 80.
Ladies will be privileged to attend
this popular lecture.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17

Piles Cured in 6 to II Days.
Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT
MBNT fails to cure Itching. Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles. First ap-
plication gives relief 50c-Adv.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
Soul and Steak.

We have generally noticed that the
woman who talks the loudest about
ner starved soul always wants the
thickest piece Of steak. washington
Post.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
continuinc ARRANGEMENTS,

The older boys, representatives Of
the Sunday school classes will meet at
tie association at $50 O'Clock this
evening to finish their plans for the
conference
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17

OFFICIAL PRIMARY ELECTION, MARCH 1e 1914
The following statement
OF the Primary Election held
candidates for at the
election be held Monday, March
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17
AMERICAN WINS
FIRST FOUR SETS
Jay Gould. American Amateur. De-
feats Worlds Professional Champ
in Early Rounds of
Match
JOE RIVERS FAvoRITE
Will Get Chance at Title If He Defeats
Welsh in Twenty Round
Mill 90 the
Coast
,=n&a-

sIBy Hal Sheridan, written for ths
United Press.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-17

Read The Daily Gate city.
The day book., 1914-05-05

q. Fruit Stains on Linen.-MaI<e a
paste of powdered starch and wata,
Cover the stain, leave on some time
then brush OF lightly.
The day book., 1914-05-05

good looks by. clever, dressing in the
latest modes.
One of her new pictures is called
"Scooped by Cupid" a Victor COM
edy, in which she plays opposite ].
Warren Kerrigan. Her role is that of
a sob sister" on a daily paper. The
star reporter, KerTigan, on a rival pa
per, goes out on the same story with
her to beat her. He succeeds by a
trick. He repents and makes amends
by loving her The editor forgives
them both. Cupid wins.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
|DR. R. v. JONES ~
DIES IN LAUREL
Prominent Southern Educa-
tor Will Be Buried In
Portsmouth, Va.

laurel, Miss, December 70.-Dr.
Richard Watson Jones, for many years
prominent In southern educational cir
cles died at his home here late Satur-
day night. Or. Jones was the first
president of the Industrial institute and
college of Mississippi, at Columbus, and
later became a member of the faculty
of the University of Mississippi as pro-
fessor of chemistry, which position he
held for 20 years.
In 1866 Dr. Jones became professor of
mathematics of Randolph Macon college
Virginia, remaining with that institu-
ton until 1868. He was president of
the Petersburg, Va, female college
from 1858 to 1871; Martha Washing
ton college. Virginia, from 1871 to 1876,
sissippi from 1885 to 1883 and of Emory
and Henry college from 1883 to 1890.
He was a prominent member of the
American Chemical society and served
as president of the Mississippi Histori-
ciety several terms.
DR.. Jones was born in Greensv lie
county, Virginia May 16, 1897 and was
a graduate of Randolph Macon college
and of the law department of the Uni
versity of Virginia. The war between
the state beginning just as he finished
his education, he enlisted in the Con-
federate army, winning the rank of
major before the close of hostiltles.
The funeral will be held at Ports
mouth, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
TO MEET CHRISTMAS

Cyrene Commandery No 10. knights
Templar will assemble at the Masonic
Temple Christmas morning at 1890
O'Clock for the purpose of participat-
ing in the annual Christmas celebra-
ton and hearing the official toast of
the most eminent grand commander
read Eminent Commander J. H. Heinek q
invites all visiting Fraters to join in
the celebration. The programme will be
carried out as follows
Prayer by Sir Knight r. l.. Bell.
Official toast to the most eminent
grand master, Arthur Macarthur.
With the recurrence of the anniver-
sary of the birth of Him who came to
the world as the Prince of Peace, we,
His followers, view with deep distress
the conflict that is engaging our breth-
rem over seas, and turn with loyal and
loving hearts to our gracious Redeem
to lead us ever and always in the paths
of righteousness and peace"
The response of the grand master
will be read.
Sir knight J. w. Johnson will speak
on THE Significance of Christmas"
Right Eminent Sir Knight r. M. Gun
bingham will speak on The Prince of
Peace and History"
Eminent Sir Knight w. w. Ransom
Will speak on Our Departed Fraters
Felicia tons among the fraters will
follow and then the benediction
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
ODD FELLOWS COMMITTEE
AT PRATT CITY NEXT

The general visiting committee OF
Odd Fellows met December IA with
Brighton lodge, No. 1856, at Brighton,
with the following lodges represented:
Mineral City No. IA, Bessemer No. 100,
Birmingham No. 112. Samson No. lis,
Magnolia No. 121, Pratt City No 243
Star No. 2Ss, Jonesboro No. 1896, Brigh-
ton No. 1856
A school of instruction was conducted
by Palmer p. Daugette, chairman of the
committee, and several interesting talks
were made by members present, after
which Brighton lodge served refresh
ments that were greatly enjoyed
Brighton lodge is among the Oldest
lodges of the district and was for many
years one of the strongest. During the
past year 1t has not done much work,
but in future it is expected that it's
membership will steadily increase.
The next meeting of the general visit
ing committee will be with Pratt City
lodge No. 243, at Pratt City, Wednes
DAY night, December 23, when the first
degree will be conferred upon class
of candidates, and it is expected that q
large crowd will attend this meeting
as Pratt City is one of the most active
lodges in the district, having work eacl
meeting night almost without excep-
ton.
Jonesboro lodge No. 39s has changed
its meeting night from Tuesday to Fri
day, hence the meeting of the commit
tee with this lodge has been changed
to Friday, January !.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
KINGS AGREE TO
COMBINE INTERESTS

Stockholm, via London, December 20.
King Christian of Denmark, King Gus
tave of Sweden and King Haakon of Nor
way, who, with their foreign ministers,
were in conference at Malmo Friday ard
Saturday over a plan to combine their
respective interests during the war, have
reached an agreement on the special
questions raised. An official communica-
tion issued here today outlines the pro-
ceedings substantially as follows:
The meeting was inaugurated Friday
with a speech by King Gustave, who al
luded to the unanimous desire of the
Kingdoms of the north to preserve neu-
trality and pointed to the desirability of
limited cooperation between the kingdoms
as a safeguard to their common interests
He said he was impressed with a deep
sense of the responsibility which would
be incurred if any measure which would
contribute to the welfare of three peoples
We're neglected.
king Haakon and King Christian re-
piled, testifying to their sincere Joy at
the initiative of King Gustave in calling
the conference and expressing hope that
1t would have happy results.
The deliberations consolidated the good
relations among the three kingdoms and
also enabled an agreement to be reached
on the special questions raised. 1t finally
was agreed to pursue the cooperation sc
ha ppily begun and to arrange when cir
cumstances should occur, for fresh meet.
ings between representatives of the three
governments
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
ADJUSTMENTS
Seven Keys to Baldpate"

1t is the unexpected surprises in Seven
Keys to Baldpate'' that furnish the ap-
peal in this farce which succeeded in
focusing the attention of New York and
Chicago theatregoers for one year and
six months respectively on this wonderful
play of fun and mystery.
In Seven Keys to Baldpate' George
M. Cohan has mixed ,melodrama and
farce with a dizziness that Is as delightful
as it is thrilling with the result that his
audiences are held at concert pitch, so
real is the tension sustained during the
rapid action of this mystery farce
An admirable cast headed by Cyril
Scott succeeds in giving forceful express
sion to the story. into which Mr.. Colarl
has mixed SO much of his own virility that
1t whizzes along at top speed from pro-
logue to epilogue.
The charm of Seven Keys to Baldpate,
Is said to lie in the naturalness of the
characters introduced and the Whimsical
humor of the piece, to say nothing of the
curiously delightful love story it pre-
sents which makes this latest Conan pen
product one of the most interesting seen
on the American stage in years. Seven
Keys to Baldpate' will be the attra c.
ton at. the jefferson theatre Christmas
matinee and night, and the following day
matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
WITH THE LODGES
ny CHARLES II. MANDY

Everything is in readiness for the big
Christmas tree and celebration given
annually by Birmingham lodge No. 10,
Benevolent Protective order of Elks for
the needy children OF the city. 1t will
be held next Friday afternoon at 2:3o
o'clock. For the past two weeks the
committee in charge and the officers
of the lodge have been busy distrbut-
ing admission tickets to the children
for whom presents will be provided, and
1t is expected that nearly a thousand
Will attend the celebration.
In order to properly provide the pres
ents and other good things for the chill
dren it is necessary that every child be
provided with a ticket. which can be OBJ
tanned from any member of the order in
the city, by simply presenting the name
Previous to the distribution of the
prizes short and appropriate pro-
gramme will be rendered, including
music by an orchestra donated by the
Musicians union of Birmingham. The
Elks' Christmas tree has always been
a great event in the city and for many
years past hundreds of needy children
who had probably otherwise been for
gotten" by Santa Claus. have been made
happy by the bounteous generosity of
the Elks. John Leedy. exalted ruler, in
vites the public to come out to the
Elks home on Eighth avenue and wit
ness the enjoyment of the children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
JUBILEE BIBLE CLASS
WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL

The biggest event in Pythian circles, and
the most successful since the visit of
the lola team of Dayton, O., to Bir-
mingham was the Jubilee Bible class initi-
alton held last Wednesday night at the
Jefferson theatre. The initiation was rem
dered more impressive from the fact that
all the IS candidates were obligated on the
Rathbone Bible, which the founders
of the order were instructed and which
was administered by the supreme keeper
of records and SEAL Fred f. Wheaton of
Minneapolis, who is custodian OF the
sacred relic.
But the success of the meeting was due
probably to the splendid and spectacular
work presented by members of Steel City
lodge, Knights of Pythias, who presented
their now famous Lesson of Friendship,
including the wonderful drill of the royal
guards of the companies of eight EACH
CARRIED In historical costume, and in the
colors of the ordered, blue and yell
low. Music was Furnished by an orches-
ira of Pythians
The initiation was attended by many
noted Pythans, including L. Ct. Wal
drop, grand chancellor: Graham Perdue,
vice chancellor Fred e. Wheaton, Her
man Beck. Alex CARRIER and many others.
There were about 400 knights In attend
ance. The Steel City team and it's cap
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, December 20.-G p. m.)
Rain or snow occurred over two
thirds of the country within the last
"a hours, including practically all the
Mississippi valley, most of the lake
region. the gulf states, Rocky noun
tains and most of the south Atlantic
states. At no station was the amount
heavy.
The gulf disturbance has practically
disappeared from the map, but u mar
row trough of low pressure extends
north and south across the Mississippi
valley, EN- ugh to continue the unsettled
weather throughout the interior and
southern sections of the country.
Directly north of us temperatures
are near freezing tonight. Memphis
reported SO and Nashville "a at p. M
with rain falling at both stations. 7,
was showing at Louisville and st. Louis
with the temperature at freezing. Cold
weather Is nearly general tonight ex-
cept in the gulf and south Atlantic
states. Readings may be little lower
Monday in north Alabama. but no de-
cided change Is looked for.
Summary Of observations made 4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
ENSLEY ELKS WILL
GIVE BASKETS TO POOR

basket of provisions that include
everything necessary for Christmas
dinner and enough for ordinary meals
for nearly a week is what the Ensley
lodge of Elks has planned for their an
nual Christmas Offering to the needy
people of Ensley and vicinity. Owing to
financial conditions the Ensley Elks did
not present their annual minstrel enter
tainment, the proceeds of which have
been donated to relieve the distress, but
decided this year to go down in their
pockets and donate SO each for this pur-
pose.
And in view of the business depres-
sion that has thrown so many men out
OF employment the Ensley Elks de-
cided that now, if ever was an op-
perfume time to help those who proba-
lily for the first time in their lives
needed assistance, so the committee in
charge of the Christmas donations de-
cided to make the Christmas baskets
bigger and better than ever.
The baskets will be filled as near as
possible to meet the requirements of
each family, and those with several
children will be filled accordingly. Nor
Will the child's Christmas be forgotten,
as fruits and candies will be placed in
the baskets for them. In addition to
furnishing the baskets the Ensley Elks
have Joined in the municipal Christmas
tree and made liberal donation. Vic
tor Johnson, exalted ruler of the Ems
ley lodge, and Dennis Echols of the com
mittee of arrangements request all
members of the various committee to
meet at the lodge room tomorrow for
the purpose of completing the arrange
ments.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
MECHANICS TO CONFER
THIRD DEGREE TONIGHT

Tonight at the meeting of Birmingham
council, Junior Order of American Me-
chanics. the third degree, that of patriot
ism, will be conferred on a large class
or candidates that has been presented for
membership through the contest between
the members of the council, with a ban
quet as the prize for the team that Sc
cured the most members. All the candi-
dates that have received notice of cleo
ton are urged to be on hand at O'CLOCK
10 receive the degree.
At this meeting nominations for officers
OF the council for the term beginning in
January will be in order, the election to
take place December %. A committee for
the banquet has been appointed, and while
the date has not been definitely set it is
thought 1t will be held the first meeting
night in January, when the new officers
are Installed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-21
PANAMA SITUATION
is STILL IN DARK

Washington December 20.--The
tailed advices concerning the dis
mantlingi of wireless apparatus on a
British collier at Balboa, Panama, re-
ported to Secretary, Daniels several
days ago. More informa ton has been
asked for. The British minister in
Panama yesterday informed the EN-
bassy here that the collier reported
as having violated neutrality by COM
municating with British cruiser at
sea had no wireless. AS the name of
the collier was not mentioned either
in the navy department report or the
British embassy dispatch it is assumed