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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-06
WIPE OUT CAPITALS SLUmS
Bill Before Congress Has Preside nt's
Approval.


Approval.
Washington, Feb. 6.-The national
capitals slums would be wiped out in
ten years under a bill now before con.
gress from the commissioners of the
District of Columbia, who urge its
enactment into law in the interest of
public health, comfort, morals and
safety. " 49, r..
The measure has the approval of
President Wilson. Passage of the
bill would compel more than $4,000
persons to vacate present premises.
The alleys are described by the
commissioners as "centers of immor.
atty, crime and very often breeding
places for diseases
Under the bill the commissioners
would be directed to close annually
to habitation one-tenth of the inhabit.
ed alleys for period of ten years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-06
can sun h Postponed.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The taking OF
testimony In the government dissolu.
ton suit against the American Can
company, which was to have begun
here. was postponed to date to be
fixed later.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-06
ISSUE CALL FOR PEACE TALK
Action Taken on Request of Queen
Wilhelmina Of Holland.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The United
States, it became known at the White
House, has issued calf for the hold
ing of the third peace conference at
The Hague next year.
This government took this action, it
is understood, at the request of Queen
Wilhelmina of Holland.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-02-06

Pioneer wants one-half cent
word cash.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
RIVER CONVENTION
UP AT SALTWATER
President Wilkinson Discusses Needs
Of River In His Opening
Speech Yesterday.

The annual convention Of the Up
per Mississippi River Improvement
association was opened yesterday at
Saltwater by the address of President
Thomas Wilkinson OF burlington.
President Wilkinson pointed out what
he considers the needs OF the river.
Among other things he said:
The river Is full OF untold transpor-
tation possibilities and opportunities.
1t holds within itself the magic Key
to unlock the door leading to success
for every industry on its border. But
opportunities themselves do not make
men, or cities. They must be taken
hold OF with firm grasp and used TO
every possible advantage.
An idle river floats no boats. Make
the river work by providing 1t with
every facility OF efiiciency and econ
omy that will compel It to carry on
It's waters the commerce OF its val
ley.
1t Will then furnish the cheapest
transportation Obtainab1e for every
commodity that can be foateG upon 1t,
factor which controls the destiny
OF commerce and industry everywhere.
Efficient river transportation would
make commerce and in the wake OF
commerce would come industry. In
crease Of population, wealth and pow
o.. into this imperial Mississippi val
lev.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
CITY NEWS.

Big reduction in price Of cylinder
records: All 2-minute indestructible
zoe; all 4-minute indestructible. Soc;
double disk Columbia records, 10 inch,
65c; IL inch, $1.0O. Do not pay more
for these are the best records made.
Sutlive Bros. 312 Main.
"A divorce was granted yesterday
in the district court at Fort Madison
to Ethel Adams from her husband
Allen Adams. The couple are both
from Keokuk. The decree was sign
ed by Judge Henry Bank. who is pre-
siding at this term OF court at Fort
Madison.
Charles A. Wright, janitor at the
Lee county court house, went to Fort
Madison this afternoon to attend the
reunion OF Lee county's old settlers
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
AcrlvIrY iM ITALY.

runited Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON, sept. 1.-THE Paris
correspondent Of the London Ie'e'
graph, wires that all OF the 'sa''an
re.ervists In France have been Or
dered to report to the eoiors on sep
TENDER %.
The above report, II true, undouDs'
eddy means the complete mo0','z.'
ton Of the italian army 20 Parsc'
nate In the war. The word from !eas1
soree. that pressure for tho govern.
80, ,,n..up on the side Of the allies
i. becoming Intense. In addition
petroorad advices says Russia has
made Il very clear to Italy that u
,he desires 70 secure Austrla-ltalian
nrov,nces. che must expect to take
them by force Of arms 40 she can
hardly expect to have them given %
h.r an = prize for mere neutrality.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
TROUBLE STILL
LURKING IN MEXICO
British Ambassador Garden Was Civ
On His Walking Papers
by Carranxa.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON. sept. 17.-1nforma-
ton that Sir Lionel Garden, former
British ambassador to Mexico City
had been handed his passports by
Carranza, has been in the possession
of the American government for fully
two weeks according to reliable
sources today. Garden is understood
to have been persona non grata with
Carranza because the latter believed
him antagonistic to the constitution
alists and favorable to the Cowdray
oil interests in Mexico. Garden IS
now on his way to England. and from
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
there will go to Brazil, where he has

there will go to Brazil. where he has
been accredited by his government.
Gardens removal was reported
here to have been peremptory. Car
rama, it is understood, took this step
without making any representation to
the British government to ask Car
dens' withdrawal For a long time
there has been Ill feeling between
Carranzistas and Garden. Carranza,
1t is understood, did not even consult
any American official about his &C.
ton.
Gardens published criticism Of
the withdrawal OF American troops
from Mexico was regarded in admin
istration circles today as unfair and
untrue. Officials were inclined to
view it as the outburst Of diplomat
admittedly personally disgruntled at
the Carranza administration. OFF,
cials pointed out today that SINH
lar anti-American interview was
credited to Garden last spring and re-
pudiated by Garden although gener-
ally believed to have been actually
made by him. Spring-Rice was en-
deavoring today to reach the steamer
on which Garden is a passenger. for
confirmation or denial by Garden Of
the authenticity Of his supposed In
terview.
A high diplomat here today stated
that he would not be surprised II
France should withdraw her ambas-
sador to Mexico because OF the treat
ment OF nuns and monks by the
constitutionalists. In diplomatic cir
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
ENGLISH TROOPS
IN THE BATTLE
Kitchener Says There are $4,000
British Soldiers N France
Now.

lUni.eu Press Leased Wire Service.l
LONDON, Sept. Tin the house
of lords this evening Earl Kitchener,
the minister Of war, declared that the
tide has turned everywhere In favor
OF the allies. He stated that WnAe
the struggle Is bound to be long
England has good grounds for look,
ing forward to its end in quiet conf
dence.
At the present time, Kitchener
said. England has in the field more
than six divisions OF troops In add1-
ton to two cavalry divisions.
In opening his address, Earl hlt-
chener spoke in the highest eulogis-
tic terms regarding Cir John French
the British commander In CHIEF, VINO
he said has met every difficulty pre-
scented by the situation in manner
that proved his worth as soldier.
Thanks to his superb leadership,
continued Kitchener, "the BRUSH
army has been able to at all times to
fight a fight that has thrown terror
into the enemy. Nothing has been
wanting. His every move has shown
he has foreseen what was to come
and he has SO distributed his forces
that the strongest OF German blows
have spent their weight without
bringing in the disaster their authori-
ties had planned.
..The latest advices from the front
do not change the published state
ments. The government IS taking the
people OF the nation into rs confidence
so far az It is able. Every bit OF infor-
nation that can properly be MADE
public. Is published.
"Our troops have met the difhculty
Of the campaign with a good heart.
They are now waiting for the general
forward movement with a good heart
aWhen the word comes, England
can depend on her soldders TO give
an account of themselves Of which all
true Englishmen will be proud.
although the struggle is bound to
be a long one, England can look Tor
ward to the final outcome with quiet
confidence. England now has IN the
field more than six divisions OF troops
and two cavalry divisions.
The statement by Kitchener that
the army in the field now consists OF
more than six divisions and two
cavalry divisions" Is most Significant.
It means there is not less than 49,
600 Englishmen now fighting IN
France and almost positively confirms
tho report that the New Zealand ana
Indian troops are already in the line.
The regular British "expeditionary
army" acmording to the regulations.
consists OF zone cavalry division and
six divisions OF the other branches OF
tho services" Kitchener says there
are two cavalry divisions In action
which may mean an entire division OF
Indian troops. A cavalry division
comprises four brigades Of three regi-
ments each, two horse brigades, Two
engineer troops, one signal squadron
ana four signal troops, one aeroplane
squadron. one cavalry train and four
field ambulances; total establishment.
4sc oficers, 1915 mounted men and
"a guns.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
1874 MOVEMENT IS
SUBJECT LAST NIGHT
Much Talked OF Matte' 10 Discussed
by Speakers At Adventists
Tent.
IContributed.1

A continuation Of the much talked
OF 1874 movement, together with q
candid study of the great sanctuary
question, of which the investigative
Judgment is very important part.
were taken up at the tent last even
ing.
1t was clearly proven from the
word of God that the earthly sane
tuary and the services carried out
therein, were typical Of the services
in the great heavenly tabernacle which
"the Lord pitched and not man.
Heb. So. The sanctuary on earth
was cleansed once each year. when
the high priest entered the most holy
place and before tho Lord, who met
with them over the mercy seat, made
atonement for the sins OF the people;
but the heavenly sanctuary will be
cleansed once for all, and Daniel
s:14 tells just exactly when the great
anti-typical day OF atonement or the
investigative judgment should begin,
and II Is indeed solemn to know that
three score and ten years have passed
since 1t had It's commencement. Just
at that time the first angels message
OF Revelation 14:6, Z vent to all the
world, and it, with the second and
third angels messages which follow,
are now being carried to earth's
remotest bounds. A thorough study
of these three great messages will be
taken up Saturday night.
The lectures tonight and Friday
night will be very helpful toward a
clear understanding of these import
ant messages of Revelation IA, also
the great eastern question which will
be fully canvassed Sunday and Mon
day evenings OF next week.
Last night the large tent was again
filled to the extent of its capacity and
many were seated upon chairs around
the outside, so great is the interest
in the very important subjects that
are being studied.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
p,oneers and Early Corners In Lee
County, Attending All-Day Re
union and Picnic 1t Fort
Madison Park.
PRINCIPAL SPEAKER ILL
, .. M. Hamilton 81 Topeka 10 In
able to Attend Meeting Much
70 the Regret Of
everyone.
rsnacial to The Gate city.l

rspecial to The Gate City.1
FORT MADISON, Ia. Sept. H.
ra,- weather greeted the Old Settlers
ana Pioneers Of Lee county who gath.
ered here today to celebrate their spe-
cial day. The ricnic and celebration
was postponed from last week because
=, the heavy rains which fell all dur.
n. the day. The weather today was
more to the liking OF the OLD settlers
and their friends. The park was
crowded with cd settlers from all
over the county. Keokuk send big
delegation for the festivities.
The absence of4J. D. M. Hamilton,
who was to have made the address
Of the day, was felt with the keenest
regret by everyone who attended the
reunion. Mr.. Hamilton was stricken
Yesterday afternoon and removed to
n hospital so serious was his condi-
ton. An attack Of heart trouble was
the form his sudden illness took. It
was too late for the committee to Sc
cure q substitute speaker. but local
men will make short talks this after
noon.
judge w. S. Hamilton received q
massape vasterday telling Of the ill
ness OF his brother and made ar
rangements to go to his bedside at
once. Later messages were more en-
couragfng. however, and he remained
IN Fort Madison.
Judge Deemer was not able to at
tend, as it had been hoped that he
might He was on the program for
this afternoon but failed to arrive.
]. F. Daugherty Of Keokuk replied
to the address OF welcome this morn
Ing. The program Tor the Jay Wnlch
was carried out follows:
800 q. m.-Concert At i-akesloe
park. Meyers Fort manson 1ano.
1000 = Mcsor spoat races -
lakeside PARK Evlhrude ciass.
1890 q. m-Hydro-ae hish.
by Roger w. Janus, St. LOUIS. IN. ~.
Janus air ana wafer cr lne
Water FOWL VIII s.art On the ,aAe
at Lakeside park. eMoe rapiuiy On 1he
water and sraoaaiy au
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
Convict Kills Convict.

JOLIET, ILL.,, Sept. 17.-Frank Re
petto, II, serving a term in the
Illinois pen, from Cook county on .
charge OF larceny, stabbed to death
Charles McMasters, another Cook
county prisoner serving a burglary
sentence in the prison dining room at
noon today, following a brief quarrel.
Repetto slightly wounded Guard An
drew Smith before he was disarmed
and placed In solitary confinement
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
PERSONALS.

Dr.. and Mrs. w. o. Butler of La
Harpe. ILL.,, are visiting relatives In
the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Bihlman OF Live
Oak. Calf, are visiting his uncle Fred
Korschgan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
MOVING Out Of Very Cruz,

Moving Out Of very Cruz.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.I
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Six army
transports are on their way to Vera
Cruz today to bring back General
Funston's army. Three have left
Hampton Roads where for some
weeks they have been held in readf'
ness for European work. Two are
coming from Colon and one is going
from Galveston. The evacuation OF
Vera Cruz will be complete within
two weeks if plans do not miscarry.
Secretary Garrison insisted today it
had not been finally decided where
the troops would be taken, but prob
ably to Galveston. Arrangements
were made today by representatives
here OF several foreign nations to
get their citizens out Of Mexico.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
Mayor Had an Axe.

BELvIDERE, ILL.,, Sept. 1.-THE
telephone system in Genoa, Dekalb
county, was put out Of commission to-
day when the mayor, leading . gang
of laborers armed with axes, chop
ped down all the poles on the bust
ness streets because the company ig-
nored the city's order to remove the
poles to the alleys. Other lines
were being attacked when tho mayor
was served with an Injunction.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
aen,x from Germany.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-Germany
hos acknowledged the United States
informal inquiry concerning 1urtne,
noace overtures with a non-committai
comment, President Wilson told caii'
ere this afternoon Just now TINS
comment went, he would not say. Tne
renlv came from the German chan
cellor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

cles It became more evident that seri-
GUS difficulties In securing complete
recognition from foreign powers con-
fronts the constitutionalists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
S'l|{z!Z !:

| Reception for Or. r. q. eeardsley.
A reception for DR.. Frank g. Boards
ley, new pastor of the First Congre-
gational church. will be held at the
church temple this evening at 500
o'clock. Rev. E. B. Newcomb will
make the address Of welcome on be-
half Of the ministerial association
and there will also be few informal
talks by members Of the church.
Light refreshments will be served.
To Entertain Society.
Mrs. Thomas Reddie. 212 North
fifth street, will entertain the Wom-
ans Missionary society OF the United
Presbyterian church ON Friday after
noon at 8 o'clock.
!. Mrs. HsrrIck Arrives Safely.
Friends have received word Of the
safe arrival In this country Of Mrs..
H. T. HApick who has been in
Europe for six months. She expects
to spend the winter In Cleveland.
8~sedlsh Ladies' Aid.
Mrs. Emil Lindstrand, 713 North
Fourteenth street. was hostess>to the
Ladies Aid society Of the Swedish
Evangelical church this afternoon at
q business and social meeting.
Trinity Society Meeting.
Hrs. H. M. Absolute, assisted by
Mrs. C. w. Chapman and Mrs. Oscar
Swanson, entertained the Home Mis-
sionary society Of the Trinity M. E.
church this afternoon. Following the
program and business meeting, re-
freshments were served BY the
hostessses.
In Honor Of Mrs. 1rowneIl.
The following is from the Boise,
Idaho, Capital News Of Sunday:
Mrs. william A. Brownell % Keo-
kuk, Iowa. who has been visiting her
son, Mr. Harold Brownell of HALEY
during the summer. and later has
been the house guest OF Mrs. T. K.
Little OF this city. having come TO
Boise to attend the announcement
party of Miss Titles engagement to
her son, was the honor guest at .
small and delightful informal bridge
party at the home of her hostess.
Wednesday. Pink sladioli and roses
graced the living room and atuumn
flowers were brilliantly in evidence
In the dining room. The favor for
the afternoon was won by Mrs. Gwinn.
Mrs pr0vneI retl rms to her home
in the east this week.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

LADIES-Our illustrated catalogue
explains how we teach hairdressing
in few weeks, mailed free. Write
Moler College, SO North Sixth street
ST. Louis
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RENT-Seven room house and
barn. Inquire 929 Franklin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR SALEIFine gentle Shetland
mare pony, two fine Shetland colts.
new buggy and harness. N. J. Han.
cock, 1907 Exchange.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
MISCELLANY Cj8.

MEN our illustrated catalogue ex
plains how we teach the barber
trade in short term, mailed free.
Write Moler College, st. Louis, Mo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Two houses furnished
or unfinished, also an apartment,
727 North Ninth and S26 Leighton.
Call at 1877 North Ninth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RENT-Six room cottage, 61S
North Thirteenth street. Inquire
Home Tea Co., TIC Main street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RENT-New five room cottage,
$1,000 per month. ]. A. Roberts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR SALE-Good rubber tired Co.
lumbus phaeton; set heavy, brass
mounted, single harness; large size
Round Oak stove, used one winter.
Phone Red 793.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR SALE-One good work horse,
cheap. Diamond Mill, % South
Twelfth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RENT-Dwelling, 1928 Morgan,
eight rooms, bath, gas. barn. In.
quire within, or 727 Morgan.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17
THE WANT COLUMN
WANTED.

wANTED-Elevator boy at the Grand
hotel.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RENT-Two 5 room houses
1926 and 1923 Exchange street
Phone Black SIS.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RNNT-Eight room house, bath
gas, barn. $500 per month, south
side Phone Black 1894. 322 Main.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RENT-Eght room dwelling
TIC North Seventh, furnace, cleo
trio lights, bath, range. Ben B. Jewell
315 High.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR sALE-Apples, 500 bu., AZ miles
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

FOR RENT-Seven room house, 1923
Timea; five room house, 1903 Con.
cert. Enquire Peterson Bros.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-17

8~edish Ladies' Aid.
Mrs. Emil Lindstrand, 71S North
Fourteenth street. was hostess to the
Ladies Aid society Of the Swedish
Evangelical church this afternoon at
business and social meeting.
Evening journal., 1914-02-04
BOY DRIVERS UNDER
IA ARE BANNED

William J. Gibbons, State factory
inspector, this afternoon is giving at
tention TO the employment of chill
dren IN public stables. garages, or as
drivers. The law prohibits any
child, boy or girl. from working at
any of these occupations while under
IA years Of age. II does not affect
boys over l6 Boys between the
ages of IL and lG must secure en-
ployment certificates before working
at any OF the above mentioned occu-
pations. This applies to boys driv-
ing delivery wagons
Mr. Gibbons is granted discretionary
powers by the law in cases of children
whose earnings are needed for the sup.
port of their family, and IS empowered
TO waive the l2 and ll-yearold limits
whom the children are needed to support
their families in eases where illness or
death makes il necessary. AR. Gibbons
stated that he is now Inspecting such
cases
United States Senator Salisbury has
written Alr. Gibbons letter of con-
watulation on the conduct of his office.
Evening journal., 1914-02-04
TRAFFIC IN SOULS.
MUCH PUNCHING;
some CUTTING

John Clark pleaded not guilty in
City Court today to assault and bat
terry on Charles Ward. Clark appear
ed in the dock with a crutch and Ward
appeared on the stand with his head
completely bandaged.
About midnight Ward said ne went
TO the third story of the rooming
house az No 20l East Fifth street
Nhen Clark grabbed him and held him
while Clark's wife beat him with the
criuch. Ward said Clark later stab
bed him ON the nose They never had
any trouble before last night.
officer Gamble who made the arrest.
testified that Clark admitted that h,
had stabbed Ward.
For the defence Mrs. Belle Clark tes-
tihed that She saw Ward on top OF the
defendant punching and kicking lim and
she took the crutcb and beat Ward. She
did not see Ward stabbed The case
went over nnyl saturday morning foi
further testimony.
Evening journal., 1914-02-04
BRYAN BEFORE
HOUSE TO SPEAK
ON JAP QUESTION
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. As final
quietus ON anti-Japaneso discussion iu
Congress. Secretary OF state Bryan.
70 was learned today. will appear to-
morrow before the House lmmigra-
ton committee for personal cx-
PLANTATION Of the delicate Japanese
situation and an earnest appeal 20 the
committee TO keep hands or any
Asiatic exclusion legislation.
A hurry call to Bryan from Chair
man Burnett. OF the immigration com
mittee and the open discussion OF the
Japanese question in the House yes
tcrday caused the secretary 10 ap-
pear Burnett told Bryan. it was re-
ported today, that he feared he could
not prevent consideration of the Raker
Asiatic exclusion bill and possibly a
favorable report on the measure TO
the House unless the cabinet premier
personally explained the diplomatic
negotiations which might be endan
gered Consideration of the Rakcr
ain was held ND twice during the last
two weeks at Bryan's request.
Treaty and statutory obstacles
against the Raker measure will be ox-
planned by Bryan. Hc recently had
John Bassett Moore, State Depart
ment counsellor give a lengthy legal
opinion 10 the committee against it