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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-11
Opening Of England's House Of Lords Today
Gives Unmistakable Signs of War
Going on.
LESS BRILLIANT THAN EVER BEFORE
King and Queen in Royal Coach Pass Through
London's Streets, Cheered by
the Multitude.

With the roar % British cheering. The
king and queen alIohted At the en-
trance to the house Of commons. Aftsr
donnln9 their robes, they went In pro
eession to the great siIded chamber
preceded by heraids and other high
functlonaries. It was expected that
tho speech from tho throne would be
brIef and refer mainly to the war and
the necessary financial and emergency
legislation which Will Ali the govern
ment's program for the session.
The Kings speech.
[By Ed. L. Keen, United Press Stan
Correspondent
LONDON, Nov. 11.--Witil his en-
lpire engaged In the greatest struggle
in It's history, King George In his
speech from the throne today called
upon parliament for the enactment OF
measures that may enable the govern.
ment to carry the war being waged
upon the continent, to successfui
conclusion. The signs Of war were
evident everywhere today from khaki
clad members Of the house OF COM
mons, who heard his majesty's speech.
to crowds Of Belgian and French refu-
gees who thronged the streets with
the British subjects and watched the
royal carriage on its trip from Buck.
ingham palace. The king appeared
care-worn as he ascended the throne.
He impressed upon the lords and
commons the serious business ahead
OF the empire and declared that only
war measures would be submitted dur
ing the present session.
The energies and sympathies OF
my subjects throughout the empire
are concentrated upon the prosecution
to a victorious issue Of the war In
which we were engaged" the king
said. 1--WE have summoned you be-
cause It is paramount and 1t Is OF SUI
preme Importance that you take what
ever steps are needed for it's absolute
discharge. Throughout the area OF
conflict our army and navy continue
to maintain their glorious traditions.
We watch their steadfastnes3 and
their valor with thankfulness and
pride. Throughout the empire there
is a fixed determination to secure at
whatever sacrifice, the triumph of our
arms and vindication Of our cause.
"The only measures to be submit.
ted at this session are those necessary
for attainment Of the great purpose on
which the efforts Of the empire are
sea-"
Continuing, his majesty said: Since
last addressed you, the war has
been enlarged by the participation OF
the Ottoman empire. In conjunction
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What the War Moves Mean
By J. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
ager Of the United Press.

ina the war along the southern bor-
der of east Prussia.
The third objective aims at Posen
and BresIau, which are just above
and below the center Of the &C." This
movement is a development Of the re-
cent counter offensive, by means OF
which Warsaw was saved from invest
ment and the Germans were forced to
retreat from the Russian vistula.
The fourth objective 10 cracow'
which is at the lower corner OF the
"c.r The present cracoW expedition
In not moving through Gaiicia, as the
earlier Russian army attempted to
do. The approach is being made
Poland territory, similarly to
the advance on Thorn, In the north.
The vanguard of the Russians 10 now
about twenty miles from cracow' nut
the advance on the fortress has NOT
been made at any cost to Gaiicia. The
caiiclan territory az FAR az the San
river. seems to be free OF large cpcr-
a4ino forces Of the enemy.
The fifth objective Of the Russian
staff 10 PrzemysL the s1-
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Turkeyless Thanksgiving Feared by Some Peo-
pie, But Department Of Agriculture
Allays All Fears.
POULTRY IS NOT ON THE BLACK LIST
No Cases Of Foot and Mouth Disease in Missouri,
But New Cases Elsewhere are
Discovered.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON Nov. 11.-Fears OF
extension or the foot and mouth dis.
ease quarantine on live stock to poul-
try with It's visions OF a turkeyless
Thanksgiving were allayed today by
department OF agriculture experts. The
federal foot and mouth quarantine has
not and will not be extended to poul-
try except to farms where the disease
has been discovered In cattle, swine
or sheep, said Dr. John r. Mosler.
! chief pathologist Of the bureau Of ami
NAL industry.
Local health authorities, however,
department. onicials admitted, might
for their own protection place q local
state embargo on poultry shipments
to guard against spread Of the live
stock plague.
1T is possible but not probable that
poultry may catch the disease" said
Or. Mohier. 'sBut the department does
not consider. such possibility such
BTOullu " luCAuuG pOOl1ly SAAPAASusN'
In the quarantine order Chickens,
turkeys ducks, pigeons. geese and 9TH
er fowls may be active agents in COM
municating the .disease from infected
to healthy live stock. Therefore the
quarantine will prohibit shipment of
poultry from farms where the disease
has been found.
The chief way in which poultry
can spread the disease is by scratch:
ing in manure from infected live
stock"
Experts differ whether transmission
to human beings OF the stock plague
could be effected by eating poultry
affected, but local health authorities
are warning citizens against possibil-
ity of contagion through drinking milk
from infected cattle.
Attention of department Of agricul-
ture experts is SO concentrated on
stamping out the foot and mouth dis
case among live stock that officials
have not had time to consider the pos
sible effect OF the epidemic on meat
prices.
This was declared today by high
department officials. Secretary Hous.
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RANCE

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PARIS, Nov. 11.-There 10 every In.
dicatIon from reports reaching the war
Office that the German forces about
Ypres have been heavily reinforced.
The attack Of the Germans con
tInues with undated ferocity and the
troops which have been on constant
duty In the trenches In this region
are believed to have been relieved
from q second line which 10 pressing
forward with the greatest detsrmlna-
tion.
Tho most desperate fighting 10 rs-
ported ali along the line.
The Germans are attempting to take
small towns and villages at the point
Of the bayonet. The heavy artillery
fire from both the allied and German
lines has become moro violent.
O'CLOCK REPORT.
[6y = United Press staff Correspond.
ent.l
PARIS, Nov. 11.-Fishtlna on the
battle line from Nieuport to the Lys
continues with the greatest Intesnity
but with varied fortunes for both tt,e
allies and the Germana. The official
,communique Issued at three O'Clock
this afternoon 20 declares. II adds
that the French have re-oecupied
Lombaeftzyde. The Germans, how
ever, now hold Dlxmude.
This would indicate an advance ot
the French lines northward along the
coast, but . similar slight advance sor
the Germans to the south.
Dlxmude has changed hands repeat.
ediy during the fighting, marking the
efforts OF the Germans to pierce tho
allied lines and reach the coast.
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AUSTRIA

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
BERLIN, (via wireless to sayvi'ie'
4. 10. Nov. 11.-Reports to the war
office from Vienna declare that the
fiahtino at the foot Of the mountains
aIono the Shabatx in Servia has con-
tinued into the night and several Ser
Wan entrenchments have been taken
bv the Austrians who have continued
their advance east on Lozuitza, kru-
panji and Ljibovija. The enemy's rear
guard has been driven back repeatedly
and number Of prisoners and one
bio oun have been captured.
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The War at a Glance
Summarized by John Edwin Nevin, United
Press Staff Correspondent.

yond Ypres unchanged. No late re-
ports from the east.
RUSSlA-Russian troops at Mie.
chow, within twenty mites OF cracow.
Advances In east Prussia and Posen
province declared to be progressing.
AUSTRiA-victory for Austrian
forces engaged with servlans along
the line Of Shabatz and Loznitza claim.
cd. Servan entrcnchments taken.
TURkEY-Reports received at Ath.
ems declare many persons arrested and
shot In conssantinople for conspiracy
against Germans and young Turks.
Berlin reports continued success for
the Turkish army operating against
the Russians.
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[United Press Leased Wire Service.
FRANcE-Fiehtins from Nieuport
to the Lys is extremely fierce, with
French gaining slightly to the north
and the Germans to the south. No
change Of note In the general situa-
ton.
ENGLAND-kins George opens par
Iiament. Many members Of the house.
of commons appear In their khaki SER
vice uniforms. Further official news
Of the destruction Of the Emden anx-
iousIy awaited.
GESMANY-Latest official reports
me,ntion "gocd advances" In the region
Of the Argonne. The battle line be-
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shot from Ambush.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.I
lola, Kans., Nov. 11.-Mrs. Roy
Ard, young bride Lying near Elsmore
was shot and killed early today as
she returned in a motor car with her
husband after they had attended a
meeting OF the Anti-Horse Thief as
sociation. The husband declared the
shot was fired from shot gun from
ambush, about two miles from Els
mon, The man escaped before the
Young husband could get to him.
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ENGLAND

UnlteQ PreSS Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON, Nov. 11.-Additional az
surances Of tho loyalty Of Moharnme.
dan subjects Of King George, despite
Turkeys entrance In the war were
received at the colonial office today.
The governor Of Sierra Leone, The
British possession on tho west coast
Of Africa, has transmitted to the col.
onial office, letters from various Mo-
hammedan chieftains, all Of whom do
clare the loyalty Of their sub Jects.
1--WE are ineessantIy praying that
Allah grant victory to England" 10 q
typical expression Of the Mosler,
leaders.
I In SOUTHERN WATERS.
6UENos AYREs, Nov. 11.-Ths
British cruisers Defence and carnar.
Won and the transport Drama are
now In port here. The vessels arriv
cd yssterday.
AiRsHiP Is REPORTED.
LONDON, Nov. 11.-An alrship has
been reported as having passed over
sheerness and later was sighted above
Harwich, according to dispatch tc
the Evening News to Dover. A. a
result Of the reports, searchll0hts Al
Dover swept the skies throughout the
night, the report stated.
Il had not been learned today
whether the air craft reported was .
British naval balloon or one Of the
enemy.
Won MULLER ALIVE.
LONDON, Nov. 1f-captain Won
Muller Of the German cruiser Emden.
destroyed BY the Australian warship
Sydney. 10 now . prisoner Of war. He
was rescued from his burning vessel
unwoundsd. Prince Franz Joseph OF
HohenxolIern, SERVING ~ . iIeutsnar.t.
was also taken prIsoner. He was ur-
injured. .
This announcement was made BY
the admiralty today. Il was stated that
unofficial reports Of the losses aboard
the En,den were 200 men killed and
thirty wounded. All taken prisoners
WSFO ASCOTOSO ZIG rult HoIvOIS VI Wets
INSURANCE RATES REDUCED.
LONDON, Nov. 11.-offcial informa.
tion az to whether Captain Won Mul-
ler, gallant commander Of the German
cruiser Emden, was saved when hls
vessei was destroyed by the cruiser
sydney, wac anxiousiy awaited In Lon.
don today.
With the rejoicing over the destruc-
tion Of the Emden, there 10 no attempt
to conceal the admiration felt for Won
Muller whose exploits will stand az
brilliant chapters in the history Of the
sea.
The greatest relief is felt In ship
ping circles now that the Emden 10
accounted for. Insurance rates on
Pacific carsoes were reduced fifty per.
cent today.
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Shot Wife and Self.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov. 11.-Mrs.
Josie Nickle, who recently left her
husband, Charles Nickle. went to his
home today to get some furniture
which she claimed belonged to her,
and when she refused to return and
live with him, Nickle shot her in the
temple and turned the gun on HIM
self. They we're taken to the General
hospital where It was said both prob
ably will die.
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No Train. to Mexico.

(United Press Leased Wire Service.l
LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 1l.-Turnu
lent condltions in Mexico" was the
official reason assigned for the sus-
pension today OF train service over
the National lines OF Mexico except
between Nenvo Laredo. and Monterey
The train which left for Mexico City
yesterday returned to Neuvo Laredo
after proceeding thirty miles.
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ton and Chas. j. Brand. chief OF the
new bureau OF markets, stated that no
thought had been given SO far, other
than to the immediate epidemic situ-
alton. Privately, the officials believe
that no immediate effect on meat
prices is involved. They hold that
any boost in prices by butchers or
packers is utterly unwarranted. Stor-
age supplies Of meat have not been
curtailed. Much meat recently slaugh-
tered is green" and unfit for con-
sumption for some time, anyway, it
was pointed out. In fact the federal
experts believe the supply OF live stock
for slaughter should increase, rather
than diminish because of the epidemic
impelling stock growers to send their
stock to market to avoid possible In
lection OF their herds.
! Sixty-five new cases OF foot and
mouth disease have been discovered
among fancy breeding cattle 1t the
National dairy show in the Chicago
stock yards, the department OF agri-
culture was advised today, increasing
the number affected in pedigreed stock
II, ninety-nine, thirty-four cases hav-
ing been previously reported An
other case in Erie county, N Y. was
also reported today.
No Gases In Missouri.
COLUMBIA, Mo-, Nov. I'D. F.
Lucky. state veterinarian, today issued
statement declaring there are no
cases Of ''foot and mouth" disease i'm
Missouri and advising cattle owners
not to rush stock to market or sell
them for less than they are worth.
cattlemen Criticize.
CHICAGO, Nov. 11.-Disinfection OF
the Chicago stock yards will be COM
pleted tonight, but the yards will not
tc opened until next Monday, when
the quarantine established because OF
the foot and mouth disease expires.
Representatives OF Iowa and Texas
cattle men who conferred with federal
authorities. express indignation be-
cause of the spread Of the epidemic.
They suggested possible Investigation
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JAPAN

UNITED Press Leased Wire Seryice.]
TOXIC, Nov. 11.-The Japanese tor
pedo boat 80, ctruck a mine and sank
today in kiao chau bay. An official
announcement declared 4 majority Of
the crew was rescued. The torpedo
boat was sweeping for mines when
she met with the accident.
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Fresh strawberrie.I

limited Press Leased Wire Service /
ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 11.-Follow-
ing continued warm weather, apple
trees are in bloom today and the sec
cnd crop of strawberries is in market.
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turkey

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ATHENS, Nov. f1.-Further indIca.
tions Of serious conditions In Constan-
tlnople were seen here today In re-
ports from the. Turkish capital that 4
conspiracy against the Germans and
Young Turks had been discovered.
Leaders Of the conspiracy were ar.
rested and shot, It 10 declared, and
every effort made by the authorities to
round up all concerned in the plot. Re-
ports Of Turkish defeats received Sun.
day, aroused the greatest excitement
among the people Of Constantinople,
advices here declare, Mosiems ran
wildly through the streets and num-
Der Of German non-commissioned Off.
GERS were attacked.
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TURKS IN EGYPT.

coNSTANTINOPLE, Nov. II. Via
Rome.)-Turkish troops have occupied
Chareorin and Eierich on the Egyp-
tian side Of the frontier, It Is officially
announced. EIerleh is fortified
town on the Mediterranean en- the
boundary between Egypt and PaIes-
tine.
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KING GEORGE OPENS PARLIAMENT
GERMANY !!

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 11.-Nsws des-
patches declare that the latest casu-
atty lists published In Berlin give the
names Of $4,000 officers and men kill
ed, wounded Or missing.
The list covers part Of August, Sep
tember and few from October. One
section alone carries 2e,2s1 names.
NO DECISIVE RESULT.
BERLIN, (vIa The Hasue), Nov. II.
Fighting In the west continues with.
out any decisive result, statement
from the war office declares today.
Tho situation In the Argonne remains
favorable, II 10 asserted, and progress
is being made In the vicinity Of Ypres.
In the east, nothing has occurred TO
indicate that danger Of general Rus
sian invasion is imminent, Il 10 said
here. Turkish troops along the cau-
casian front have met with signal sue
cess, driving the Russians from their
positions and forcing the feet bonn
harding kosIu, to retire.
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GOOD ADVANCES.

BERLIN, (via wireless to sayvllie,
L. ~, Nov. 11.-Great significance 10
attached to the latest official reports
from the west, which declare "good
advances" have been made in the re-
gion Of tho Aroonne. This 10 the first
time this expression has been used
concerning the fighting in that dis
trict.
Reports to the war office declare
that the rout Of the Russian battalion
at konln by German cavalry. appears
to have been complete. While the Vic
tory 10 admitted to be Of little import
ance, Officers declare Il shows the
offensive spirit OF the army. No 9TH
er news has been recslved from the
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cattlemen Criticize.

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RUSSIAN MOVEMENT.


BERLIN, Nov. II. (vIa wireless to
sayviils, u. I.)-Reports from czern-
owltx today declared an Important
movement Of Russian troops 10 In
progress in Bessarabia and east Gal
icia. The movement 10 apparently d.
reeted against Turkey, Il ls declared.
From Vienna IL u reported that
Russians threw shells Into cxernow'tx
Monday. but the batteries were soon
siIenced. An advance guard action
before the city resulted In the retreat
Of the Russians.
CHANGE IN LEADERS.
PARIS, Nov. ia report printed
BY the Matln today says Crown Prince
Frederick Wilhelm has been apPoint-
ed supreme commander Of the German
forces in the east. It comes from Pct
roarad and declares that after
council presided over by the kaiser
General Won Hindenburg was given
command OF the left wing and General
DankI the right. No confirmation Is
obtainabIe here.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20
Chrstabel Pankhurst otographed u

war explains the presence in the Unit
ed States of Miss Christabel Pank-
hurst. England's famous militant suf-
fragist. who has made herself such
heroine and become so well acquaint.
ed with the interior of English -iails
during the past few years. Following
the declaration OF war between Eng
land and Germany. English m!litants
completely abandoned their warlike
methods. This left Miss Pankhurst
without a job. So she decided to come
to the United States and put in her
tine lecturing.
Some New Workers We're surprised
10 find that Miss Pankhurst isn't
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20

the cure help? What can be done? 7
am almost wild with trouble. For the
sake of tne children | ask your Kind
advice Ny mind is set on leaving
him forever.
UNHAPPY.
My poor friend, do not wonder
that you are wild with trouble. Has
your husband ever tried the drink
cure? 1 know of cases where it has
worked wonders and raised up men
from the gutter. This is your only
hope, for drink weakens the will and
no matter how much he may wish to
reform he is helpless If this can NJ
be tried. it will be better for your chill.
dren as we'll as yourself to leave him.
as you say, forever.
Use every influence TO have him 20
to the institute and try the cure.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am 10 years
OF age and am in love with a young
man 81 years of age. l have not
known him for more than two months
Yet am in love with him. He does
not come to see me very often. as he
lives in another city He tells me he
loves me, and he never enjoys himself
in any other girls company but mine.
Now, what ] want to know is II he
really does love me? How am I to
know this? Is there not some way
I can make him prove he really loves
me?
IN LOVE.
My dear girl, If you were really in
love you would not doubt. Perfect
love casteth out fear. There is no test
to prove that the young man loves
you except the test of life with him.
If you cannot trust him now do not
marry him, for marriage without trust
S uncomfortable for both parties.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-10-20
MEENAN eILLoN.

This morning at o'clock was cele-
brated the marriage Of Miss Anna Gil
Ion OF 421 East Ninth street. Daven-
port. and Patrick Frank Meenan. 2702
Eighth avenue. this city. The service
was performed al Sacred Heart clthe-
dral. Davenport. by Rev. J. T. 4. Elan
nagan, V G. The bridal couple was
unattended. The bride wore a gown
or midnight blue chiffon broadclo.h
with a hat O. the same shade. Mr.
and Mrs. Meenan left at once for a
wedding trip 20 Chicago. and upon
their return viii reside ~ 2To2 Eighth
avenue. Mr.. Meenan Is employed at
the George White Buggy company
His bride has been employed in the
J. H c. Petersen's store in Daven-
port.
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BAUE r. S.

The marriage OF Miss JuNa Russ.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. g Russ.
SOO6 Tenth avenue. and Carl Bauer.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. \. Bauer Of 1921
Thirteenth street. Moline. was solem-
nized at O'Clock this afternoon The
ceremony was performed at South
Park Pres byterian churlh by the pas
ter. Rev. W. C. Oglevee. The bride
was attended by the Eroom's sister.
Miss Lutte Bauer. and her brother.
Arthur Russ. served the groom as best
man. The bride wore a lovely gown OF
white crepe de CHEN and chiffon
trimmed in rose buds. She wore a
corsaee bouquet OF rose buds and
lilies Of the valley Her attendant
was dressed I'm a green gown. At
O'Clock a wedding supper was served
al the home OF the bride. members of
the immediate families being the only
guests. The serving table had as its
centerpiece a lovely. large wedding
cake and al either end OF the table
were baskets OF pink roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bauer will leave dur
ing the late afternoon for an auto trip,
their destination being kept a secret.
After Nov. l they will be at home At
Thfrty-second street and Fourteenth
avenue. where a new bungalow has
been built and furnished ready for
their occupancy The bride is a grad
uate OF the local high school in the
class OF 1910. and since her gradua-
ton has been employed in the mail
opening and remittance department OF
the Royal NeiEhbors' head office. She
has been the honoree at a large num-
Der of prenuptial attention. attesting
10 her popularity in the city. Mr..
Bauer Is in charge of the shipping de
partment in the John Deere Wagon
company in Moline.
Mrs y. 2. AtweH OF Chicago is an
out-of-town guest at the wedding.