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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
Remains OF wife Of the President In
TERED in Family Lot in Rome
Cemetery This
Afternoon.
ALONG THE RAILWAY
people Gathered at Every Station to
Pay Silent Tribute to
tho Nations
Dead.
fBy a United Press Staff Correspon-
dent I

fBy a United Press Staff Correspon'
dent.]
ON BOARD PRESIDENT WILL
SONS PRIVATE TRAIN, SENECA,
s. O., Aug. 11.-Through the south
land today, homage was paid to MIS-.
Wilson, daughter OF Dixie" as the fun
eral train bearing the body of the
wife of the president sped toward
Rome, Ca, where intermen. cere-
monies will be held late this after.
noon.
At almost every hamlet and city
through which the funeral train pass.
ed, church bells tolled, as the train
swept slowly or speedily, on its sad
Journey. Crowds stood at hot dusty
stations with heads barred IN mute ex.
preston of sympathy to the chief
executive and his family. Even at
crossroads stations through the night,
small groups of citizens offered their
silent tributes to the nations dead.
AT Spartanville and Greenville, 8. c.,
flowers were presented by committees.
Besides the casket in the private car
President Wilson himself kept sor-
rowful vigil until 1 O'Clock this morn
ing. Secret service men acted as a
death watch afterward, relieving the
president until daylight today when
Mrs. Sayre took up the watch assisted
by another relay Of secret service
men.
The president and his family SEEM
etf to be standing the ordeal well.
They kept secluded on the other hand
from the station crowds. Several dis
tant relatives of Mrs. Wilson joined
The funeral train at Spartanburg The
funeral train is due at Rome, Ga, at
2:30 D. m. central time, this afternoon.
Brief service at the First Presbyterian
church are planned followed by inter.
ment In the family vault at Myrtle
Hill cemetery.
At Gainesville.
GAINESVILLE, Ca, Aug. Tiff
teen hundred citizens here-the birth
place of Miss Margaret Wilson-met
President Wilson's private train today
bearing the body OF Mrs. Wilson
Many floral tributes were presented
AS the funeral train sped southwark
+ the engine bell tolled necessarily all
day, muff1eT only in the tolling
church bells at almost every station
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
WARSHIPS
ON GUARD
Continued from page ~
CHANNEL IS MINED.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11-lnforma-
ton concerning the mining OF the
North sea and the English channel
was given today to Secretary Bryan
through the British embassy. While
Bryan refused to discuss the question.
Il is understood this information was
a warning to save American ships,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
ALL OF OUR PEOPLE
SOON OUT OF DANGER
CONTINUED from page IL

whip are fiocking about the stranded
refugees. Bogus steamship tickets
are being offered for sale. Identified
ton blanks are being drawn up for
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11

Rainfall for the past "a hours. trace
River above low water of 1864, 3. 5
Change in "a hours, rise tenth.
Mean temperature 10th, 76.
Lowest temperature, 20.
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature last night, 81.
FRED 2. GOSEWTSCH,
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
SHIP CAPTURED.

SHIP CAPTURED.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE Daily Mail
prints q special dispatch today an.
nouncIng the capture by British
warship Of the caportesal. Hamburg
American liner, with 100000 In gold
and specie aboard. The vessel Ief.
1uenos Ayres July 2e for southamp'
ton.
IT is THE SUFFOLK.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-Steamine to
within five and q half miles Of the
American shore, tho British cruiser
Suffolk was sighted off Sandy Hook
today and sent message to the Brit.
Ish consul here by the captain Of the
British frelghter New York City.
The greatest stir was created In
shipping circles whom first reports
that a cruiser had been sighted, were
received. II was first declared that
the warship was believed to be the
Essex, which had been reported In
several different parts Of the ocean
and towing prizes Of war at various
times. Her identity was cleared UP
however, when the New York City
locked. The captain Of the freishter
stated positively that she was the
Suffolk and that he had been given a
message to the British consul, the
Suffolk not desiring to use her wire
less.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
SAFE IN SWITZERLAND.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-Professor
Thomas Preston, Of Princeton, with
his wife, who was formerly Mrs. Grow
er Cleveland, reported to the state
department. today that they were safe
at st. NORTH. Rabbi Abram Simon,
Of Washington, reported that he was
safe at Geneva.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
MARooNEp in GERMANY.

NARROWED IN GERMANY.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-State de-
partment officials expect word momen-
tarIIy that the embargo against the
departure Of foreigners from Germany
would be raised today. Movement OF
marconed Americans to German from.
tier cities possibly on governments
trains under flags Of truce, was Deem
ed certain within forty-elght hours at
least except for the new order re-.
ported that tho kaiser was calling for
mobilization Of new reserves. Eight
days ago this government was advised
that foreigners could not leave Ger
many until army mobilization was
completed. This mobilization time
limit expired today, according to Off
claI advices. The new order, calling
all Germans between II and IS year
to the coiors, however, may cause
further delay by the use OF German
trains for the extended mobilization
work
Secretary Bryan intlmated that Am
bassador Gerard at Berlin would be
requested soon to "make representa-
tons" to the German foreign Office to
permit the departure Of Americans.
Measuring cabIesrams regarding
the condition Of American tourists con-
tInued to pour Into the state depart
me Mt today from American diplomatic
officers. Secretary Of War Garrison
In charge Of refugee relief work, stat
ed today that he believes neutral lin
ers will prove adequate TO return most
Of the Americans abroad and that
only a few ships may have to be
chartered and sent to Europe to COM
paratively isolated points
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
FIRST VICTORY
FOR THE GERMANS
Continued from page -

which was a part Of their movement
through Luxembourg has been foiied,
according to the war office. The Ger
man column was cavalry and mounted
infantry, but II was opposed by fly
Ing French column and driven back
with considerable loss.
The French aviation corps 10 re-
ported as being Of ineaicuiabie bene-
fit to the army as up to the present
time Il has located every German
offensive column In time for the
French army to head It of and drive
II back
Official reports Of operations In Al
SAGE Is that the French have retained
all their initial advantages and have
pressed forward. 1t 10 alleged all at
tempts Of the Germans to gain foot
hold on French soil have failed.
CALLED UNIMPORTANT.
ROME, Aug. 11.-DeIayed advIces re-
ceived from Berlin today characterize
the French invasion Of Alsace al ex-
pected and unImportant. The German
opposition south Of coImar, was main
tanned only to feel out the strength Of
the French, Il Is explained, and then
the German forces retired on their
advanced defense base.
Il Is stated that German war plans
are working out without hitch and
that the armies will strike and strike
hard when all is ready. Germany is
perfectly calm, these reports agree,
and the air Of expectancy about the
war office leaves the impression that
great forward movement that will
demonstrate the strength OF the Ger
man army 10 impending.
The attempted Russian invasion OF
Prussia has been checked with heavy
loss, Il Is saIo, and the German ad-
vance guard Is now operating In Rus
sian Poland.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
RIVER, RED WITH BLOOD.

RIVER, HED WI n 6loob.
IFrom a United Press Staff Cores
pendent
BRUSSELS, Aug. 11.-The German
Invading army is moving toward Wa.
terIoo and Brussels, but SO far has
failed to penetrate Belgian territory
west Of Longrcs where two divisions
OF cavalry with supporting infantry
and artillery are operating. 1t rs now
considered certain that this is the
main army Of Invasion. They also alb
souteIy confirm the fact that Ger
many expected no opposition from
Belgium.
According to these plans as made
public by the war office, the Germans
had intended to occupy Brussels Aug
ust and push on top speed to Lille
which they had hoped to invest Aug.
fifth. The check at Liege, however,
upset all their plans.
French artillery is moving Rapidly
French soldiers pass through the city
and they are wildly acclaimed. 1t is ex-
pected that the combined French.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
THE WEATHER

For Keokuk and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Wednesday No
important change in temperature.
For Iowa: Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday. Possibly local showers.
Warmer in the west and central por.
lions Wednesday.
For Missouri: Partly cloudy tonight
and Wednesday. Possibly showers in
the south portion tonight. No impor.
tant change in temperature.
Weather Conditions.
Showers We're general from the Mis-
sissippi valley to the eastern coast, as
the depression from the western lake
region moved to the st. Lawrence
valley, the rainfall being heaviest In
the lake region.
There were also scattered showers
in the northern portion of the plains
states and the mountain region.
High pressure, which is in Manitoba
this morning, has caused cooler
weather from the plains to the Mis-
sissippi valley, while there has been
little change in temperature in the
eastern districts.
Conditions indicate partly cloudy
weather, with slight change in tenn
perature for this section tonight and
Wedn esday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
At Gainesville.
BELGIUM IS
FIGHTING GROUND
CONTINUED from page ID

"Reports that the entire German
army Of the Mouse to the number Of
10000 have entered LIege, are abso-
3utely false.
"OnIy few thousand Germans are
In the city. The remainder Of the
German invading army Is still en-
gagged In an unsuccessful effort to re-
duce the Liese Notifications which are
still unchanged by the German ar
tiliery bombardment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
Daily River Bulletin.

River Forecast.
The river will fall slowly from Dav,
export to Keokuk during the next for
ty-eight hours.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11

particularly the Tennessee and North
Carolina, gold ships, from danger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
Shoes Must Go Up.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 11.-Advance
in the price Of shoes in virtually all
grades will result from the European
war, according to the predictions to-
day of various officers of the st. Louis
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
War as Excuse.

WASHINGTON Aug. 11.-Slisht in
creases in food prices since the war
started, are reported today. Beef is
up few cents, flour, sugar and vege-
tables are also higher. Many dealers
deny costs are higher, charging rivals
with arbitrarily boosting prices with
the war as an excuse.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11
Sharp Advance.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. ia
sharp advance in all imported and do.
nestle foodstuffs has been noted here
within the past few days, dealers say.
due to the European war.
Wholesale pork is up to 25 cents a
pound Beef, -four and sugar prices
have made alarming bounds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-11

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 11.-With
flour up 20 cents a hundred at the
mills. due to the rise of wheat re.
sulting from the European war, and
hogs selling for $40 hundred for the
first time In four years, and sheep on
the upturn, St. Louis housewives to-
day began to see the effects of the
struggle in increased retail prices OF
food stuffs. Cheese and Wine also
show an increase
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

The Democrats Of the country confronted
With a situation which has been so long denied
them that only the oldest OF the psrtys leaders
.sare In a position to adjust themselves readily
10 it.
The Democracy Of America was mot after the
last presidential election with the charge that
only by the entry of the Progressive party into
the field If national politics Democratic
president elected Democracy was not greatly
concerned by these matters. Democracy knew
Its merit and knew its president 1t was with
full confidence in Itself and its leader that the
party undertook the direction of the American
government; IT is with tremendous success that
that task has been performed,
Bearing program Of constructive legislation
that has never beea surpassed in American
history. the leaders o. the party in power con
front the electorate II IS with serene confidence
iii the innate sense of justice of the American
public thet this party Of achievement faces the
faii elections The task If opposition is no longer
thE problem 70 be solved, The program Of de
fense il not one betting any loyal Democrat,
Tor the record Of his party is not such as to
need defense It stands on its own merit 1t
rests with the opposition to point out which
OF the achievements If the present congress 1t
would aef.tJlc. which it could Rullify, which it
wcnld repeal
Denccrats' : task is not that Of opposition, It
is not that Of defense II Is purely that OF
present.ng to the people of America the record
cf a faith wen kept.
Rut In this task there must be no resting for
fhere is no better guarantee Of defeat than the
ease Of confidence in laureis already gained
While the party in power has achieved much
snrcl abides to be achieved. The task Of those
WHO ask FOR further opportunities TO serve the
people IL 10 present to them the record OF what
has been act ompIished 10 stand by that record
q n evidence OF what is still 10 be expected, and
IN no uncertain trims to tell the country what
further benefits remain In store for America
And this Is Democracy's task.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

is a matter noted by those whose acquaintance
with the Fair is OF the most casual nature.
however, that there is far less drunkenness
this year than in previous years. Where be-
fere DRINKS were taken away in numbers the
days Of the Fair thus far there have been a
few isolated arrests for this offense.
Realizing these conditions. The Viroinidn de-
sires to congratulate the Fair management on
the good order that has thus far characterized
is exhibit. We feel that the results of the
failure to sell liquor are conclusive proof of the
wisdom Of our contention that fair grounds are
not proper places for the sale of intoxicating
liquor
The Tirpia,Gn is very glad that the attendance.
despite unpropitious weather, is so large. 1t is
merely another evidence of the fact that the
people Of Virginia are opposed to the sale of
liquor and will use their influence TO discourage
It's sale or TO encourage It's prohibition.
For a dry, orderly and a successful Fair
Nc are grateful.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
TIRE RIDERLEss HORSE.

Richmond Day at the Virginia State Hair WAS
prolific of many Interesting sideiights. Iheon-
gruity AT IT'S height was the spectacle OF lady
singing PartIett's Dream for horses to race by
ard acrobets TO perform TO- Hints Of boldness
In the tango and maxixe. daring nerve in the
bicycle leap heart .throbs in the race finishes,
were there for those who watched. But for sheer
eameness the palm goes to riderless horse, No.
&. that sans rider or guide from the first round
o1 the steeplechase, took every leap perfectly,
ran true to form, came from the ruck and
finished frst. Thousands who the days
performances shivered al the incongruity, sim
pered at the holiness gasped AT the nerve, and
ehoked at the thrills But only for rideriess
hcrse, No s, did they cheer madly
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
AN ORDERLY FAIR.

In previous years drinking and disorder have
bfen the chief defects in the Virginia State
Fair. W. include in disorder certain gambling
practices that were formerly prevalent The
cause Of These Objectionable features was the
Eprrsenoe Of the saloon at the Fair Grounds
The directors OF the Fair removed the saloon
iris year The result has been highly crafty
~ betterfnent In conditions.
~ course there has been drinking at the
There win continue to be drinking. It
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
SAVE THE, BIRDS.

For many years the Audubon societies Of
America nave performed q notable service In
lie protection of feathered life. For many
years their work has been done quietly. edu-
cation having preceded more energetic steps,
Now the United Audubon Societies Of America,
under the direction of r. Gilbert Pearson, sec
retary have undertaken a systematic more
birds NOV ment," looking to the establishment
of many ecnters for the scientific rearing OF
birds In this scheme will be embraced efforts
Tor increasing the number OF game birds as
we'll as of more ornamental species of songsters.
There Is q real need for this sort OF work,
To; hunters have almost destroyed the game
In the entire South Worse than that, such
careless shooting by youths. and even older
sporfsnlen. has been fatal to the smaller va
rieties of birds that serve at least decorative
If not a valuable purpose
The work undertaken by the Audubon interests
shows the prevalence Of the cooperative spirit
that characterzes our country today probably
more largely than at any other time. Although
interested In great crop problems we need not
overlook other worthy interests-.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
JUDGE DOUBTFUL As.
TO JURISDICTION

New York, oct. fudge Van
vechten vssdsr in the United States
District court. Brooklyn. will decide
tomorrow morning whether or not
the Marconi company's suit to stop
government Censorship Of it, wirelAss
stations can b. tried here.
II Judge vsedsr decides that he has
Jurisdiction he will proceed to hear
argument on the Marconi request fas
an Injunction to Dust Secretary OF ne
Navy Daniels and his naval ofnces1
from the company's coastal stationa
The action specifically concerns
four naval ofhcers sent to censor tho
Sea Gate wireless. II
The Narconi brief calls Secretary
Daniel1 methods unconstitutional
search and seizure and says that Tho
company q bound BY the Berlin COM
yontlan ~ 1905 ana the London cor
EVon< hon 81 1918, u both AZ Whi0l
O. t.s!ss a.1 Z! q, {. =. ~ -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
SMITEIFIELD SCHOOL
HAS RALLY DAY

Especial to The Richmond virginian. )
Hmithneld, Va, Oct. THE Trim
ity Methodist Sunday school OF Smith
field observed Sunday October 4, "A
rally day and promotion day. In
spite Of the Indictment weather the
attendance was good. A very inter-
eating prografh was rendered.
Superintendent j. w. Holloway,
Rev. b. r. Merritt and Hon. T. b.
Miglet, representing the oficial board.
made addresses.
At tho end OF the services each pupil
In this school was given talent
money and requested to increAee \
- much - possible BY tbs fepr1
Gnndav IA Oc4obo<s The nnou4 N
- ~ NJ ls1an 4 m ~ y y - .s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

Let's buy bale OF cotton TO relieve the
Southern planters. Let's buy barrel of apples.
i hogshead of tobacco. and barrel of corn
10 aid Virginia industry, bat let's 20 to the
Virginia State Fair and buy cake Of cheese
10 give boost to new Virginia industry
For the first time Virginia cheese are on ex'
hibition al the Fair For the first time noses
wrinkle In the exhibit building at q certain
familiar 9dor And for. perhaps the thousandth
time the citizens Of Virginia have borne in on
them the fact that this State of ours is won
cerousiy diversified locality a maryeiouslv
stocked pai.try. where only the touch OF human
hands is needed 10 convert the abundant re
sscarces OF mineral, animal. and plant life into
abundant supplies for table factory or shop
s So buy cake of Virginia cheese for the sake
of boosting new Virginia industry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
CUBAN MINISTER
DENIES STORY
REPORT THAT LEGATION AT
BERLIN CLOSED AND ATTACHfs
ARRESTED NOT TRUE.

New York. Oct. 7.-General Carlos
Veles, Cuban minister to Great
Britain. was aston.shed today when
reporters laid before him = report
published that the Cuban legation at
Berlin had been closed and the son Of
the Cuban minister put in Jail along
with Secretary Campillo as Russian
spies. According to the report, Gen.
eral Garcia Velez was hurryinx 70
Germany in-the hope Of saving the
lives Of the accused. The Cuban min
lister to Great Britain denied the
whole story emphatically.
80 far as / know" no said. the
Cuban legation at Berlin 10 going on
with its work as usual and no un.
pleasantness OF any kind has befahen
our minister there"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
D[EASE BREAKS
into u|MEl|GH1
SENDS SENSATIONAL MESSAGE
SAYING DEMOCRACY THREAT.
ENED writ DEFEAT.

Columbia, s. c.. Oct. Tn q sensa-
tional message to the legislature. which
convened yesterday in extraordinary
session. Governor Cole Blease declared
that the Democratic party - thr~at
ened with defeat In the November
elections. The legislature II In session
tc take action looking to devis.ng
means OF relief from the financial de-
preston caused by the cotton market
situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
GOLDEN WEDDING OF
ROANOKE COUPLE

Especial to Tho Richmond virsinian.)
Roanoke, Va, Oct. The Rev.
and Mrs. D. q. Moomaw. prominent
In this community. celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary OF their marriage
las. night IT their home, Guiidhall.
near Roanoke. A reception lasting
from 1850 TO II o'clock was held at
which several hundred guests called to
extend congrstulations. The couple
arc widely connected In this commu-
nifty and the reception was brilliant
one.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

Volume One. Number One. of the Virginia
ty Mrs. G. Harvey Clarke and corps OF con-
tributing addresses. The Ffrg'ntan wishes for
it prosperous career
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

-Nsu-nort News has coralled a battleship con-
tact but seems to have difficulty Win scho''
superintendent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

American strategists are also at work planning
campaigns, but they are political and not mill
tarv. and Woodrow Wilson is chief of the gen
tral staff
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

Tho United States District court indicts our
prison-breaking friend, while the later Is sun
headed woodward.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

The wrestling game may be on the square;
We are not In a position TO say 1t is not but
VIC are sure that a good many Richmonders
have lost confidence in the exhibitions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

We have been waiting, even longing, to see
who would ask first how far General fehneh-
kampf haa gotten.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

Our fiery friend. A Rustem Bey. sailed yes
terdav for that dear Turkey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08
His Choice.

First Laborer gazing into jewelers. window
How would you like to have your pick among
that lot. Ri?
Second Iaborer--Id sooner have my shovel
st. James Gazette.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

The Frank case is still dragging its sad tale
through the Georgia courts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

Yum, Yum, Yum. -
Mack--They say Maude paints ~
Jack--She does.
Mack--!cu called on her last night Did
you find anything against her complexion
Jack-Ncthing but my lips.-Florida Times
Union.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-10-08

Released.
Baseball Girl--All is over between u.s. Here IL
your ring.
The Mani am TO understand then that OUT
engagement. IL at end. -@-
BASEBALL Giri--Exaetiy! I give you your re-
lease, aud expect - sign TO new man the latter
part OF the week Good bys.--Boston Trans
cxtut