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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02
IN. Hon. Ii. \. PattsnaIil Of MIehi-
oan Urges Advance q This coun-
try Through Its Pub
lie Schools.
CHANCE GIVEN Us NOW
must Keep Hand Of Teacher on the
Hsad of Child or Germany VIII
outstrip us In Spite
o. the War.

That the men who are educated in
the public schools. high schools and
colleges OF this country are the ones
who are making 1t possible for the
United States to compete and com
pete successfully with all Of Europe,
was the central thought in the talk.
made In America" which the Hon.
II. R. Pattengill OF Lansing, Mich.
bull moose candidate for governor Of
that state. gave last evening before
the Lee county teachers institute.
Mr.. Pattengill is for the American
schools. he made that pretty plain.
and paid his respects in way which
brought applause, to Edward Box and
various other critics of our school
system. Mr.. Pattengill combined de-
nghtfully into his talk, facts and hui
NOR, and illustrated his various points
with fund Of interesting incidents.
Mr. Pattengill said the question was
naturally how it came about that
America was able to compete with
Europe with It's cheaper labor and
its correlation OF resources. The alert
ness Of our engineers, the genius Of
our workmen, due to the fact that the
hand OF the teacher is on the head or
the children was the reason he as
signed.
Many critics declare our school to
be the greatest loss Of the age" said
mr.. Pattengill. There is not one
great piece of work in America that
is not done by the men who have
heen educated in our public schools,
our high schools and colleges. Our
resources would be worthless without
the genius and skill to bring them to-
gether. That is why we must keep
the hand Of our teachers upon the
head Of our children"
Praise keokuk Power Plant.
Mr.. Pattengill paid compliment to
the great Keokuk power plant. He
said he had been inspired as he stood
IN the great power house as he had
never been before, except when he
gazed at the great Panama canal. Keo.
kuk, he said. was famous the country
over for her power plant. When he
found he was coming here he was
pleased because he wanted to see this
great plant. It was all 80 clean, so
skillfully put together, so powerful, as
he expressed it. :,
The speaker said the time was com.
ing when all the country roads would
be lighted with electricity. and that
people were going to cook their vic
tuals and spank their children by this
power.
He suggested, An passing. super
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02

priced rooms are not being taken,
but the hotel register shows that the
number Of patrons is just as large, II
not larger, than before. Tailors are
selling less expensive clothes, shoe
men are selling cheaper priced shoes
and dry goods stores are selling low
er-priced goods. The complaints of
hard times are now coming chiefly
from those business concerns that
are dealing in luxuries. The man
who is really producing something
finds a ready market for HIS product"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02

one considers that previous records
of this kind have shown that some
OF the carriers have handled approx
mately 10000 pieces Of mail in TWEEN
ty-six working days. No one need
envy the rural carriers job during
October. He is going to earn m,
money during the time and have
something to dream of at night.
The parcel post department has
been ordered to submit report GOV.
ering the amount OF business done
during the first fifteen days Of the
month. This embraces a record OF
the total number of parcels mailed.
the zone of destination and the
amount OF postage necessary to carry
each parcel; also record Of the totai
number OF parcels received at tne
local office for delivery and how they
are delivered, and the exact number
delivered in each Of the various ways
possible; that is, by automobile, city
carrier, rural delivery carrier, genera,
delivery, through boxes or by special
messenger.
Following the completion Of this
report weeks time will be devoted
to gathering facts in regard to the
work of the city carriers. This repor,
will show practically everything on~
would expect to learn concerning
their work. The number of pieces OF
mail delivered daily, its weight, the
number OF actual stops made eac:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02
0rrine for Drink Habit
TRY 1T AT OUR EXPENSE

Try IT AT OUR EXPENSE
We are in earnest when we ask you to
give ORRINE trial. You have nothing
to risk and everything to gain, for your
money will be returned, if after trial,
you fail to get results from ORRINE.
This offer gives the wives and mothers
Of those who drink to excess an oppor-
unity to try the ORRINE treatment.
It is very simple treatment, can be
given in the homo without publicity or
loss of time from business, and at
small price.
ORRINE is prepared in two forms:
No. l, secret treatment, powder; Or
RINE No. 2, in pin form, for those who
iesire to take voluntary treatment. Costs
My $1.00 box. Come in and talk cven
he --~t.-- --'th sI- fo- s,,nkiet Y
McGRATH BROS. DRUG co.
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centrado camps in Cuba, for one. He
said this country had made more
peace treaties than others and had
acted as peacemaker in the most I'm
portant arbitration matters. He urgeo
opening wide the doors, through the
public schools. and carrying the ban
ner OF this country along with the
banner OF Christ, down through the
years to come.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02

day by the carrier, the number OF
miles he travels, the number of MAI,
boxes provided by thoughtful patrons,
the number of side or rear doors at
which people want mail left, the total
population served and a dozen other
requirements; all Of which go u
make a report Of considerable magn.-
tude
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02
One Way to Win,

Springfield, Mass, Republican: TO
win easily and pleasantly, the Rus
SLAMS should let half their army be
captured. For defense, 1000, 900 men
would be ample, and to board the
other 100000 would be no joke for
the Germans.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02
rhey Max, You Feel Good.

They Make You Feel Good.
The pleasant purgative effect pro-
duced by. Chamberlain's Tablets and
the healthy condition Of body and
mind which they create make one
feel joyful. For sale by all dealers
Advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-10-02

vision by the government or state,
that companies in enterprises of this
kind should not charge more than
they had right to for the power.
Transportation and Trusts.
Easy means OF transportation and
not the tariff Is the cause of trusts
the speaker said. England with no
tariff has trusts. Germany encourages
trusts to come to that country, believ-
ing that combinations stamp out fool
ish competition. Germany has mobil-
lied her brains in business as she has
modified her army in war. Our great
est competitor Is Germany and we
must keep the hands of the teachers
in our country on the heads Of oul
children in order that we may be on
the alert and keeping UP with Ger.
many, who will keep her competition
even with this war.
ut is up to America to patronize
home industries. to make as good
cloth as they do across the sea. This
present war may be one Of indepen
dence for us. The war OF 1872 was
only a second war OF independence
for us. it gave US our commercial In
dependence.
No cause for Regrets.
Mr. Pattengill said America had nc
cause to be sorry for her literature
He recommended learning it first. and
spoke OF the beauties OF Thanatopsis
The farmer boy need not regret that
he stood high in field lore, for after
all it was God made while the WIS
dom az cities could only be that Of
man made institutions.
He Urged making America the land
Of promise. He spoke OF the noble
causes in which the flag had been
raised, the wiping out Of the recon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

Should the Austro-German armies, as on previous occasions. follow the Russians in Poland another big battle will soon be in progress, which may decide whether the Germans are to get to Warsaw or whether the Russians are again to threatt- en an invasion of Germany.
 Keen Disappointment
 The Russian delay in fulfilling expecta- tions that they would prove serious men ace to German territory is disappointing the peoples of the allied countries, but military men express the view that it is better for Russia to fight in her own ter ritory. where means of communications would be more on an equality.
 The German and French official com munications do not disclose much of what Is going on In the west, but it Is apparent the allies are still on the offensive from the coast to La Bassee and at other points While no marked advances are re- ported. the French claim progress and to have organized the ground they gained during the preceding days. The Germans, on the other hand, assert that the enemy s attacks have been repnlsed.
 From the number of wounded reaching
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German Capital Celebrates
 Cruiser Raid On England
Keen Enthusiasm Regns Throughout Berlin Says Press Bureau Report-Houses Decorated and Bells Rng-Russians
 Show Signs of Dissolution

Daily Chronicle reports that the allies lost in their fights at Ypres within threo days 1000 men.
 Abdul Milak, commander of the Mo- roccan rebels. reports to Constantinople that several French fortified positions have been taken by the rebels and armed with captured French firearms
 "rhe Greek paper Hestia praising Ger many's ncomparable military organiza- ton. emphasizes Germanys homoge- neousness in her fight against half the world.
 ''Christiania reports that continual re- Inducements are being sent to German positions at the front near Ypres.
 'The St. Petersburg Retch says the Russian government has dissolved the Moscow Association of Typographers. The decree of dissolution proves there is an increase in the revolutionary move. ment among Russian worlkmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
SUBSIDIARIES OF STEEL CORPORATION
 HEADS CONFER

New York, December 1.-The presi- dents of the leading subsidiaries of the United States Steel corporation began a two days session here today. Ebert II. Gary and other prominent officials of the parent company were present. No details of the proceedings were made public, but it was unofficially stated that more encouragement was felt over trade prospects.
 Among more important matters to be decided by the presidents is the question of wage schedules for ths coming year Until recently If was the general opinion that sweeping reduc- tions would be ordered in all branches of the corporation, but with the more cheerful outlook, based largely on ex- pectations of an increased foreign de- mand, il is thought such action may be withheld
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

Berlin, December 17.-(By Wireiess) The official press bureau today gave out the following items;
 Keen enthusiasm reigns in Berlin to- day as result of the splendid action of the German navy against the English coast. This action, however. is over shadowed by the enormous Russian debacle in Poland. Everywhere In Ger many houses are decorated and church bells are ringing.
 Sofia reports that Gen Radko Dimi- triefr Russian commander in the region of Przemysl has written to a friend in Sofia, stating that the Russian army is showing signs of dissolution and that the men are refusing to obey orders.
 "A war correspondent of the London
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Rivers and harbors appropriation bill
 completed.
 Franks attorneys, make new effort Russians reported in full retreat. Cotton loan fund now ready for use. 2-Anxious for investigation of contract
 controversy. s-Perfection of long distance almost at
 hand. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Ward urges raise in tax rate. Parisian company to help pay teach
 CTS salaries.
 People of county slow in paying taxes State cotton loan committee named. 6-Society. 7-Auto bandit shot to death. s-Sports s-Enslish cities little disturbed by raid. u-Narkets. s.5.. l12--F1ve years needed for United States
 navy to reach highest efficiency,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
EGYPTPLACEDUND PROTECTION
 AS A PROTECT0RATE
Suzertainty of Turkey Over Neighb0r Terminated, Says Official Eng
 fish Report

Berlin, December 1S.-(Via London, 12:19 a. m.)--It is officially reported that the German vessels which bonn barded Hartlepool, Scarborough and Whitby were hit several times by the coast batteries, but that the damage was slight.
 London. December 17.-t0,37 n. m.) Egypt has been declared a British pro- tectorate. This announcement was made officially tonight.
 London, December I7.-(7,45 n. m.p The official press bureau tonight ts- sued the following statement concern ing the making of Egypt . British protectorate.
 "His Brlttanic majesty's pripcIpaI secretary of stnte for foreign affairs gives notice thnt in view of n state of war arising out of the action of Turkey, Egypt is placed under the protection of his majesty and VIII henceforth constitute British protec- torate.
 The suzertainty of Turkey over Egypt is thus terminated and his majestys government will adopt all measures necessary for the defence Of Egypt and the protection of it's inhab- itants and interests.
 'The King has been pleased to ap- prove the appointment of Lieut. Col. Sir Arthy Henry McMahon to be his majestys high commissioner for Egypt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
French Academy Meets

Paris December 1S.-(5:11 a. m.) The annual meeting of the French academy, held today for the presenta- tion of prizes for virtue and literature. was made the occasion also of cele- bration of French heroism in the war. President Poincare and Alexandre Ri- bot. minister of finance, both of whom are immortals. and William Graves Sharp, the American ambassador at tended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
Loans Will Be Made on Basis of 6 Cents a Pound on Lots of One Hundred Bales Each
APPLICATION TO ANY BANK ALL NEEDED TO BORROW ON COTTON
Following Conference With
 Harding, Heflin An nounces That Everything Is in Readiness for Loans

Washington, December I5.--tSp-- Secretary MeAdoo and n further tufIs with N. F. C. Harding Of the rescrse board. Representative Heflin this afs- crnoon announced that loans now may he obtained nt any time cotton a- collateral from the fund of <ia5.o0o,- 00O recently raised for the relief of the producers. The loans. he said. would he made on s basis Of q cents n pound on lots of 100 baIes each.
 As representatives of the cotton conn mittee" appointed on behalf of the House by Speaker Clark in the last minutes of the last session, Representative Bell of Georgia. the chairman. and Representa- tive nefin called on Secretary MeAdcs to talk over the cotton situation and to ascertain the exact status of the slso,- Ooo,00O loan fund.
 Producer in Need
 The visitors impressed on Secretary Me- Adoo the necessity for reaching the ac- tual producers and for reaching them without loss of time. The producer they explained. was the man who required acc tual help. and was the source at which originated the stringeney which spread through the business of the small store- keepers. the large merchants and into the high financial circles of the country. Money must be provided at the very source of the trouble, they concluded. and asked when the relief would be forthcom- ina.
 In repls, shr visitors sad latsr. aecre- tars AIe.Ntoo told them that certain in- terests had endeavored to prevent the raising of this fund to loan to the farm CTS but he was glad to say that the money had been provided and that loans now could he made He suggested that they talk over the situation with MT. Harding. and they accepted the advice.
 Committee Named
 'Mr. Harding." said MT. Hefiin, later.
 said that state and local committees had been appointed all over the sruth and that anyone wishing to borrow money on his cotton at cents a pound might make application at any bank state or national, in his locality and the loan would be arranged
 Tho loans. 1t was explained. would be made on lots of 100 bales and growers having less than that unit might com | bine and pool their holdings for cola- | teral
 | With cotton selling at l9 cents a pound | in Germany and that market now opened | to American business. the cotton men in | Congress profess belief that the price ot the staple will rise rapidly immediately after the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
SIX TRAINED LIONS
 MAKE ESCAPE IN 4 NEW YORK THEATRE
Audience Panic Stricken When Beasts Amble Out From Scenes-Several
 Persons Are Hurt

New York. December 1..--sIx trained lions escaped from their cage on the stage of an East Eighty-sixth street theatre today and. bounding into the audience, consisting principally of women and children. created a panic.
 One lioness. Alice. largest of the pack. escaped into crowded street Policemen pursued her into tho hall way or an apartment house and in shooting at her probably fatally wounded Sergeant Daniel Glenn Two other officers were slightly wounded by the claws of the beast in a battle at close range.
 At sight of the lions hundreds of persons in the theatre fled, eereamng te the exits. Scores fainted dnd mans sat transffxed in their seats.
 None of the beasts except Alice dis played great ferocity. A few persons who got in their paths were scratched but none of them seriously hurt.
 Five of the animals were still at large in the theatre when the last oi the audience escaped. In their rush tc safety spectators left behind them all sorts of personal belongings Meantime the beasts roamed over the house from gallery to basement An hour after the last spectator left they were rounded up inN the lobby and driven into theli shipping box. all of them uninjured.
 Three Arrests Made
 Three arrests were made on charges pending the outcome of injuries to tn, wounded persons. Those in custors are La Belle Andree, the lions train. CT; c. A. Turnquist, their keeper ant George H. Hamilton. manager of tn, attraction. The lions were owned b, Francis Ferari, snowman.
 The animal act had been finished and song and dance quartette held the stage in front of the first droI when the lions, about to be transferred from the steel exhibition cage to theil shipping box, escaped Andree screamed and Turnquist, cracking a whip. loud ly shouted at his charges. Frightened actors. actresses and theatre attaches began climbing stairways. Suddenly one of the lions walked into the wings and peered at the quartette. The sing. ing ceased abruptly
 As the singers started to retreat De. tective Peter Cahill, who was in thi audience, saw the Hon and shouted tt the entertainers to go on. one singer returned and began a solo. Suddenly ! lion came into full view and all con. trol of the audience was lost
 The first lion ambled from the stage then a second and in minute nor, the six were clambering into stag, boxes and out into the audience. Tho orchestra kept playing until the lion; came down into the pit. Then the mn sicians fled under the stage.
 One Man Hurt
 Almost everybody in the audienee had a different version of what the animals did after they got among the crowd, but nearly all accounts agree that they did not 1.-Two up to the dan
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
AUSTRIA

m)The offci
 
  which nearL ~Th. Russans completely 6n the
 
  on ereuons attackin on nAonu the other parts of beeun.v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
THE WAR SITUATION
F,RANCE

 was office tonight: sff t e   houses
  neronne. nothing report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18

the hospitals of both the Germans and the allies it is evident that the fighting in Flanders today was more severe than shown in the official statements. Cor respondents report that the hospitals again are filling, while along the Dutch border continuous firing can be heard.
 Egypt Taken Over
 The long expected proclamation bringing an end to Turkish suzerainty over Egypt and the establishment of a British pro- tectorate was officially issued tonight. The last straw doubtless was the action of to Khedive, who was the Sultan's repre- sentative in Egypt, but with little or no power, in taking sides with Turkey against Great Britain.
 Lieut.. Col. Sir Arthur Henry McMahon, who has been appointed high commis- sioner although soldier by profession, has had long and varied experience as a political officer in India and other parts Of the east. He has been foreign secre- tary in India since 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
RUSSIA

following the general staff the conn made public tonight:
  r fS Several of ther corps already he psonefs naatea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
.UGHT ,PSTO HONS
Will Fol lies Still ress By
London, December 17-(10:50 p. m. )-' IT tiring along the entire front in Galicia and Pt

Vienna outstanding feature or to- lnigh
 
  Hanks decided to take onsaushs from the carapthians the East Prussia fronte
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
Bolin C. Hall Dead

Baton Rouge. La, December l7-Bolin C. Hall. father of Gov. l.. F. Hall Of Louisiana, died early today here at the executive mansion. NIT. Hall was born in Georgia 80 years ago but spent the greater part of his life in Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
German Report

Berlin, December T.-(By Wirelessj Among the items given out for publica tion today by the official press bureau were the following:
 ''The latest headquarters report from the west appears to point to the possi- bility of a renewal of activity on con- siderable scale in that theatre of war Events in the east continue to absort chief interest. A report from North Po- land refers to the operations as nor nal. Similar reports preceded the talk ing of Lodz and the last report can mean only that favorable progress is being made.
 '~rhe Austrians report that the Rus. slams are retiring at nearly all points in South Poland and West Galicia. Ii the Austrian advance continues 1t soor will menace the rear of the Russian forces investing Przemysl. the defend CTS of which continue to make successful sallies from the fortress.
 No news has been received from Ser via.
 "The Turks report successes near Lak'
 tContinued os Pass Nine,
 H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
Mine Survivors Arrive

Grimsby. Eng, December 17-(via London, 11:20 D. m.)-Four survivors of the Norwegian steamer Warren. which struck mine In the North sea Wednes- day night and sank in three minutes, were brought into Grimsby today by q trawler. which found them clinging to an upturned life boat.
 Thirteen other members of the vaa- rens crew and her English pilot either were killed or drowned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
Berlin Enthusiastic

Berlin, December IT --(via London. ti;i0 D. m)-Berlin was aroused to enthusiasm today by the announcement o1 q .. .~..l Austro-German victory over the Russians
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-18
RUSSIANS REPOP1 ED IN RETREAT
 ALONG EN7 IE(I, BATTLE FRONT
AUSTRO-GERMAN O FORCES THE CARS TAKE UP RETIRED
Another Big Battle In Poland Pl low If Germans Pursue Fleeing On Offensive In West-No Mar Either Army

Vienna, December 17.-(Via London, 8:30 announcement says the Russians are retreat front in Galicia and Poland
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-29
THE NOME DAILY NUGGET JUNE 9. loA
N0MEITES MARCHING
 UPON THE CAPITAL

ersham informing him that they were on their way and also another teie- gram to Coxey to come and lead them to the capital. The exact object of the Nonheites in visiting the capital is not known but 1t is supposed to be for the purpose of laying Def re the president the labor situation on the Pacific Coast and to demand that national relief be rendered them and their fellow suffer a~A
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-06-29

Lewis Levy the we'll known fur buyer arrived here on the Cordova having c, me over the White Pass and down tle Yukon to St. Michael.
 Mir. Levy mentions meeting the fol- lowing commercial men who would pay Nome a visit on their annual rounds: Sam Newman. representing the Fisher Produce and Grocery House; Chad wick, representing the Gorham Rubber Co.,: Aiken. represei ting the Schilling Company and a representative of the A. J. FoIger Company.