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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
A. w. Rovd

Coopers, August 3.-tSpecial. "A w. Boyd, aged 30 years. died Saturday morning at his mothers residence here. He is survived by his mother. tbe widow. one son and sister. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon here. MT. Boyd was we'll known in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
LUCILLE SPIER WINS
 FAST 2:15 TROT AT GRAND RAPIDS RACE

Grand Rapids. Mich., August 3--There were several spirited contests in the opening days grand circuit programme here, especially in the 2:15 trot, in winch the winner, Lucille Spier stepped a mile in 2:071f in the second heat. This was close to the record for three-year- old mare.
 Napoleon Direct in the 2:17 pace Belwin in the 2:1S trot and Frank Patch in the 2:12 pace were the other winners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Not His

From the Washington Star.
 You told me you hadn't any mosqui- toes,'' said the summer boarder re- proachfuly.
 "1 hadn't, replied Farmer Corntossel. Them you see floatin' around come from Si Perkins place. They ain't mine."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Exports at Standstill

Galveston, Texas. August 3.-Exporu shipping is practically at a standstill here as a result of the European war situa- ton Only two foreign ships are talk ing on cargoes and these are completing work begun several days ago. There has been no serious congestion so far of freight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Mrs. George c. Sanders

Huntsville, August S-(Special )-Mrs George c. Sanders, 75 years old, died yesterday after an illness of three weeks The funeral was conducted this
 morning and the body sent to Merid- ianville for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
SQUIER NEW CHAMPION

Chicago, August 3.--Alexander Squier. Chicago today won the western tennis championship by de- feating Clarence Griffin of San Francisco. the title holder, 6-5 5-7, 6-2 and 60.
 Griffin reported in poor condi- tion for the challenge round and was outclassed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

advices concerning the serious war pre- parations on my eastern frontier. as well
 My responsibility for the afety O. my empire compels me to counter meas ures of defense. In my endeavor for tn, maintenance of the peace of the world I have gone to the extreme limit of tn. possible. It is not l that shall bear tn, responsibility for the peril which nov threatens the civilized world. l lay to tn, hand to avert 1t. even at this moment.
 No one menaces the honor and migh of Russia. which well could have waite, on the result of my mediation Tn friendship for thee and thy empire be queathed to me by my grandfather on hi deathbed has always been sacred to me The peace of Europe can yet be con served by thee if Russia decides to dis continue her military measures whicl threaten Germany and Austria Hungary.
 Mobilization in Progress
 Even before this telegram reached it destination, the white books says, tn mobilization of all the Russian forces which had been ordered on the forenoon of the same day and was openly directe, against Germany, was in full progress When advices regarding this mobilization reached Berlin. the German ambassado at St. Petersburg. the afternoon of Jul, 31 was ordered to declare to Russia tha Germany, as counter measure had de clared a state of war, which was to b. followed by mobilization should Russi, not suspend her military measures insid of 12 hours.
 At the same time, the German ambassa dor in Paris was directed to obtain declaration from the French governmen within IS hours whether France woul, remain neutral in war between Russi; and Germany.
 The white book concludes with a state ment that Russia's mobilization shove, clearly that Russia desired war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Biz Tran Shoot Begins

Greenbay, Wis, August 3.-The ninth annual western handicap, second only to the grand American handicap in the trap shooting world, will be opened here to- morrow. Tom Marshall worlds cham pion, and 15o other experts will compete. Dpta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

pecte1 to be provided by the United StatSs government becomes available. Be- sid<s this fund the government has prom ised the banks of New Orleans s2. GOO O0O to move crops. Officers of the cotton exchange today said that an agreement had been reached between the Liverpool. New York and New Orleans exchanges to open simultaneous when conditions were that they could
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Refuse Hog Price

Kansas City, August 3.-Packers refused
 to pay more than ss@10 for hogs late today which was 40c to 50c lower than Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
The Taste
 IS the Test

You eat what you eat because you like the taste.
 Your favorite food is the one which tastes best to you.
 Given two loaves of bread you will eat the one which has the best flavor.
 And if all the bread placed on your table came up to your standard of taste you would eat more of it.
 You would then be healthier, stronger.
 Because bread is fundamental food and when properly made is eaten freely by the normal per son.
 Eating more bread means eat ing less of the rich, digestion de- stroying foods highly spiced to tempt appetite.
 Bread and biscuits made of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
Hours of Rapid Work

It took several hours of rapid work this morning to put these steps into opera tion.
 Until that had been accomplished, the financial district was under strain. but as the hours passed without serious diff ficulties the tension relaxed until at the close of the day Wall street was abnor- mally dull.
 Withdrawals from banks were not large enough to signify widespread public un- easiness.
 AS result of todays action there now is in circulation more currency than at any previous time in the history of the country. The clearing house certificates of s20,O00OOO were issued today, and 1t would be demanded shortly. During the 1907 panic the maximum amount of cer- tificates issued was s10S, 100000
 During the time the clearing house cer- tificates are in circulation the weekly de- tailed bank statement will not be issued
 Stock exchange brokers today settled down for long period of ina ctivity, for 1t was general opinion that the market would not be reopenede for several weeks. Commission houses reported a consider able demand for stocks from investors.
 Efforts were made to stop transactions in stocks by irresponsible private con- cerns, some of which. taking advantage of the suspension of the exchange, en- deavored to set themselves up in busi- ness committee of stock exchange brokers was appointed to appeal to news paper publishers to reject objectionable advertisements from such persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

JOHNS undertak'-s Co. phon. ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04
FINANCIAL POSITION 0F COUNTRY SHOWS MUCH IMPROVEMENT Prompt Relief Measures Compose Situation Which for a Time Appeared
 Omnibus

New York. August 3.--The financial position of this country to all appear ances tonight was appreciabiy better fban "A hours ago. Prompt relief meas ures composed n situation which, Tor a time, threatened to become omfnous md bankers who last night admitted the outlook was troubled, expressed confidence tonight that the energetic steps taken would meet all needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-04

steps taken would meet all needs.
 The same opinion was expressed by John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency, who spent the day at the subtreasury At the close of the day MT. Williams said all was serene.
 .sThe finances of the country he added, "are in excellent shape. We have the situation well in hand. All the cur rency that is necessary is in circula- ton at this time"
 There probably never was another day in the history of the country on which such a variety of comprehensive meas ures was put into force. Banks of large cities throughout the country decided to issue clearing house certificates to fur nish an additional medium of circula- ton in settlement of transactions among banks. Many millions of dollars of Ald- rich-Vreeland emergency currency were shipped to financial centers. The recent enormous outflow of gold to Europe was believed to have been stopped effect to11
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-19
Victor Theatre Advance Program

SUNDAY.
Remuneration, 2reel Ecar Payne
Universal Boy No. J. Irpp
MONDAY
The Old Rag Doll, Imp. Shay
vvan's Four Beaps Crystal comedy Vivian Prescott
Her Grave Mistake, Nestor drama Mac Ouarrie.
TUESDAY.
When Eddie Went to the Front NeO comedy Lyons
Out of the Darkness, Rex drama
The Rangers Reward From. drama
WEDNESDAY,
Value Resolved Victor, ? reels Kerrgan Sisson
In the Sulrans Garden, Imp. Mary Rckford
THURSDAY
Mexican Spy in America, Bison ? reels.
TaHsovs Poker. Ecia
FRIDAY
Lucille Love. Girl of Myetcry reels. Series H.
His Wnes Filtration. comedy. Joker.
SATURDAY.
The Sob Sister reel Rex drama Annie Little Rwnson
a Beach Romance, comedy Ser 49, ~
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-19
TALK UP YOUR TOWN.

If YOU live in town YOU should believe i'll it. If You don't
places has advantages that other places have not and your
odesy should not prevent you from making the fact known
whenever the opportunity presents itself At home abroad
whether pursuing pleasure engaged in business, do not
neglect to give those with whom you in contact to
understand that you live in live populated by enter
psng goaead progressive people and that IS advanc
ing instead of retrograding.
If you can ruthfuy speak in commentator OF the ability
of your professional men, the quaredeang methods OF your
merchants excellence Of your mechanics the superiority
of your churches schools and public institutions, and the
industry energy and sobriey of your citizens generally let
nothing prevent you from exercising that privilege You
should learn believe if YOU do already, that have
all these and in addition the best located town. the finest
country surrounding it. with the fertile farms titled by
the most intelligent class of farmers be found in the
United States
If there are any drawbacks will be necessary
ton them The people and newspapers of the competing
towns will relieve you that task by attending that part
of it themselves.
Strangers seeking location always greatly influenced
favor of any place whose citizens enthusiastic i'll its
praise No city town expect to attain prominence
its rivals unless its inhabitants appreciate the excellence
and virtues of each other and will collectively spread abroad
their faith i'll the present prosperity and future greatness of
their locality. Talk is cheap commodity but when
rightly utilized be made effective in many directions
and this is one Of them
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-19

Let cultivate public spirit and talk less and work
Encourage our local authorities in making improve
ments Speak up, speak WELL talk encouragingy Of
town and its bright prospects.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-19
Prizes That Have Been Offered:

Erah Sugar Co.. SO for the three stalks oil
J. Immergluck, SIS 70 best bull.
Fred Immergluck, for hog
Victor Theatre, S. for the besten ears of corn.
j. B. Miller S. for the three best stalks o. cotton
Abbevle Furniture trio grown chickens
Abbeve Progress years subscription
raised in Vermiion, for the 1915 planting
NJ A. Nugier 81. so for the best vegetables.
SIS for the best horse raised il Parish.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-19
? r OGR A NJ.
Agricultural Day.
Thursday, Oct. lst.

10 A. NJ. Agricultural Parade
II a. NJ Dcourses the Cure and Prevention OF Disease
among Stock by DR.. Nesom of the Louisiana
State Experimental Station.
Tick Eradication, by DR.. Cassery, of the Federal
Agricultural Extension Bureau
p. III. Races.
6 p. III. Band Concert Court House Square.
Industrial Day.
Friday, Oct. End
10 a. III. Industrial Parade
II a. M Discourse on Drainage, and General Develop
ment by J. G.Medenka.
1p. III. Races.
2-3p m Music by the band before the different denorstra
ton stands
6 p. III. Band Concert Oh Court House Square.
Development Day.
Saturday, Oct 3rd
10 a. Development Parade.
II A Discourse Good Roads, and How Obtain
Them, by w. F. Atkinson, State Highway
Engineer. :
/ p. III. Races.
IL.
OF p III. Band concert Court House Square.
Fraternal Day.
Sunday, Oct. 9Th.
10 a. III. Fratcrnal Parade
II a. Ill. An address of welcome o the visitors.
p. Races. Base Ball for the championship Of South
Louisiana.
81 pm. Band Concert on Court House Square
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-19

Vermilion Farmers are re-
quested to bring in Stock
and Produce for Exhibition
for Trade Week.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-19

Saturday, September 10, 1914.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
THREE PASS CIVIL
SERVICE EXAMINATION
Bonds for City Employees Awarded
to Bonding Company Yester-
day Afternoon.

In a civil service examinations last
night three candidates successfully
passed. They are: Walter S. Howe,
for policeman. Ralph o. Mackis, for
fireman, and Charles M. Hennemann,
for policeman. Several others who
took the examination failed to pass.
These men will be in line for posi-
tons asired when vacancies occur in
the police or fire departments.
Examination of the books Of the
city Of Keokuk is now being made by
NJ. F. Cox and II. L. Cox of Des
Moines. The examination is required
by law to be made every two years.
The bonds for the city employees,
clerk, marshal. engineer, and weigh
er, were awarded yesterday AFTERNOON
to H. H. Ralston, agent for the bond
ing company which submitted the
lowest bid. Their bic was $76.40 for
all, and was considerably lower than
some others submitted.
Councilman Collins. as h cad Of the
department Of accounts and finances
today submitted a statement of the
actual condition of the finances of the
city of Keokuk on March 81, 1914,
combined with a statement OF re-
sources and liabilities. Ths account
shows that the available working
fund for the city for the coming year
is $7,95S.6S.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
CITY NEWS.

Diamonds at H. S. Mills, 5O2
Main ST.. Have some bargains.
Thursday afternoon at three
o'clock will be given the second of the
educational meetings held at the Peo-
pies Institute. The subject Of the az
ternoon will be Women and the
Vote" Special music will be given.
Ben B. Chapman will speak on What
Women Have Done With the Vote as
Seen by a Man." and Mrs. William
Ballinger will speak on The Posi-
bilities of the Women's Vote" Mrs.
Collingwood Tucker will delight the
audience with her charming songs.
james Furlong & Co. have opened
a meat market at 1926 Fulton St. car
rying a full line Of fresh and salt
meats. Your trade is solicited. Phone
724.
"A marriage license has been is
sued to l.. e. Scott and Anna Louise
Culkin. both of this city.
This noon marriage license was
issued to Milton Lindner. 80 Of Keo-
kuk and Ileonora Bergthold, % Of DON
Nelson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
WALK FROM HERE
10 SAN FRANCISCO
Two Young Men Of This City Plan
Unique Walking Trip
This Sum.
mer.
WILL START IN MAY
Both Are Good Musicians and Expect
to Make Their Expenses
in This
Way.
WILL START IN MAY

A unique trip OF nearly four thou
sand miles is being planned by two
young men OF this city, Thurman Ry-
land, %. and Guerdon Gray. o. They
are now getting ready to walk from
this city to San Francisco. and ex-
pect to make their own way as they
go. Both are good musicians, one
playing violin and the other slide
trombone, and they expect their must
cal ability to be the means Of their
getting to the coast
They are planning to leave this city
some time in May. They believs that
they can get to San Francisco in six
months time. and expect to stay in
that city while the exposition Is in
progress. Their route will be som =
what devious one for they expect to
go through South Dakota, Montana,
idaho, Washington, Oregon, and into
California from the north, instead of
going straight across the country.
Gray has some relatives living in Dill
Ion, Montana, and he and Ryland' ar ;
expecting to go through that city and
visit their relatives.
They figure that they can cover an
average of about twenty miles a day
without any trouble, and in case of
necessity can make more than that
after they have become accustomed
to walking. They have several
schemes to make enough money to
pay their expenses while on the trip.
They are making up a little sketch
which they propose to present in vau-
deville houses and motion picture
shows on the route. AS both are good
musicians they should have no trouble
in getting engagements. They are
also planning on taking with them a
number OF post card pictures of them
selves with the water power in the
back ground. r" 80
Both say that aft er they have start
ed they will not ride on trains, boats
Or anything else, but intend to walk
all the way. After they reach San
Francisco they expect to secure en-
ployment with band or orch estra
while the exposition is in progress.
They have made arrangements to
send weekly letters back to The Gate
City after they have started, telling of
their progress and Of any unusual
incidents that may arise. Both the
young men were born and reared in
this city and have many friends and
relatives living here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14

WANTED-Man with large acQuaint-
ance In his own locality. Either
all or part time, for responsible posi-
ton with we'll known reliable con-
Germ Exclusive proposition. It's new
and nothing else like 1t. Splendid in
come to right party. This is an ex-
ceptional opportunity for man in
your section to get into a big paying
business without capital. Ambition
and good appearance more ecsssary
than experience. Lodge member or
school teacher preferred. Write at
once. giving your age, something
about yourself and references. Ad
dress Herman Schocke, manager OF
application department, Great North.
ern building. Chicago, Ill. Also one
lady wanted over % years Of age.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
MYERLY ANNOUNCES
SELF AS CANDIDATE
Des Moines Councilman Says He will
Run for Prouty's Congress
: slonal Seat.

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
DIES MONIES, Iowa. AprE Al
/. Myerly, city councilman, recently
reelected superintendent OF streets,
announces himself today as a candi-
date for the republican nomination
for congress in the seventh district
against Cassius G. Dowell Of Des
Moines. and w. o. Payne Of Nevada.
Judge S F. Prouty, now holds the
seat and will run for the state supreme
bench. Prouty's friends charged
that Dowell forced a written promise
from Prouty two years ago that he
would not be a candidate again in
return for Dowells support and this
may have something to do with
Myerly's candidacy My rly was for
merly postmaster here and the right
hand man OF former Congressman J.
A. T. Hull.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
3$;ll[5z!l
cuikin-scott Nuptials.

This morning at half past five
o'clock in ST. Francis de Sales Roman
Catholic church, occurred the mar
riage of Miss Anna Louise Culkin.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Cullin, and Mr.. Lorenzo Edward
Scott, the Rev. Father Dunnion read
ing the service. only the immediate
families were present at the wedding
and at the wedding breakfast which
followed at the home of the brides
parents. The bride wore q handsome
travelling gown of blue faille silk with
hat and gloves of the same shade.
Both the young people are very well
known and wide circle of friends
will extend congratulations and good
wishes. The groom is the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lorenzo Scott, and Is a
member of the we'll known firm OF
Scott & O'Reilly. druggists. After a
wedding journey to Washington,
New York and other eastern cities,
they will be at home after June first,
at SIP North Tenth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
SUIT FOR INSURANCE
DISMISSED IN COURT
Case Of William Welsh Against Etna
Life insurance Company Dis
missed Today.

The case of William Welsh against
the Etna Life Insurance company OF
Hartford, Conn. was this morning
dismissed without prejTs!ce In the
superior court. Welsh's father and
step-mother we're killed in the wreck
of the Henry Bose here last summer.
1t is understood that the case was
settled in a St. Louis court.
$4,000 for one finger was the price
the c.. B. & Q. railroad paid Pete
Poulas, an eighteen yar old Greek
boy, who had one finger cut off by
handcar while working for the COM
pany last June. In order to make the
settlement at this amount binding.
since Poulas was a minor, the rail-
road company had Poulas bring suit
for that amount in the superior court
and the matter was settled there to-
cay 1t is understood that the boys
arm was temporarily paralyzed by the
injury but the doctors who attended
him say that his arm will get all right
after awhile.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
JUDGE BANK BUSY
IN DISTRICT COURT
Several Matters Are Disposed Of by
Him This Mornins-Appeal
10 Dismissed.

Several matters were disposed of
by Judge Bank in the district court
this morning. In the matter of the
guardianship of d. A. Wilkins, alleged
to be of unsound mind. a temporary
guardian. Senator D. A. Young was
named to act until permanent guar
dian shall be named Wilkin is at the
Lee county home at present
In the case Of Elite and PRAISE VS..
Younker, the appeal brought by the
defendants from the judgement Of the
justice of the peace court was dis
missed, and this Judgment therefor
stands as rendered.
In the case of Ed Hackett VS.. the
city Of keokuk motion to strike was
sustained and plaintiff granted leave
to file an amendment and substitute
petition.
The opening of federal court here
attracted a number OF lawyers who
have business there. Following the
usual custom, the district court gives
way to the federal in the matter OF
precedence of business.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14

but the HippodrCme manager Will
not give the baby away unless he is
we'll satisfied that it will have coed
home. Every one who goes to the
Hippodrome tomorrow ev sn,ng will
possess a deep interest in the event.
We are not permitted to say every
thing about this ev mt that we would
like to. so be sure and come to the
HipDodrome tomorrow evening for
further information In giving the
baby away tire management reserves
tha right to decide upon the fitness
OF the party to take care of the baby.
On the other hand if the party to
whom the baby is given decides after
mature deliberation that he or she
do IS not care to give the baby good
home. the management will become
responsible and see that it Is ulaccd
with kindly people.-Advertisem
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-14
ROBBERY PLOT
FOR $4,000 LOOT
Police Waited for Job to be Pulled
or But it Did Not Take
Place.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
DES MONIES, Iowa, April a.
Three men and one woman are in
Jail charged by police with plotting
to loot the safe at the Coliseum and
steal the $4,000 receipts of the Mary
Garden Chicago Grand Opera company
performance before six thousand peo-
pie last night. All night long police
waited for the robbers to appear and
when they failed to come, they were
arrested at their rooms where guns,
revolvers, burglar tools, etc, were
secured. Those arrested gave the
names Of Hugh Campbell. alias Jones;
Earl Strom: Earl Jones: MISS Matte
Lopus, or Lopez All are about "a
years of age and the police claim to
have evidence that they were impli-
Gated in the attempt to blow open
the safe in the state treasury at the
capital six weeks ago.