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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23
THE PRIZE WINNERS.

The Scientific American some time
ago offered prizes OF $50, 500 and
$50 for the three best essays naming
the ten greatest modern inventions
and the reasons for the choice. The
award has been mads and the frs,
prize goes to William 1. Wyman OF
Washington, D. c., for the following
selection:
The electric furnace, which pro
duces heat so intense as to simulate
the primar forces Of nature. Among
other things it has reduced the price
OF aluminium from over s12 per poun.
to less than % cents.
The steam turbine, which has
effected great economies In steam
consumption and is sending the re.
ciprocating engine to the scrap heap.
The gasoline automobile, which has
practically revoiutioned methods OF
locomotion
The moving picture, which is nov
an important factor in education and
one OF the principal sources OF cheap
and good amusement.
The aeroplaae, the most radical in
novation in the history of locomo.
ton, threatening to revolutionize
warfare and promising large possible
commercial results.
Wireless telegraphy, which has rob-
bed the sea OF most Of it's terrors and
has done remarkable things in the
field Of world communication.
The cyanide process, which has rev.
olutionized the metaIlurgy OF thu
precious metals. u
The induction motor, which made
possible the utilization and transmits
sion OF alternating electric current, Is
largely responsible for ths substitu-
ton Of electric for steam power in
the industries and has conserved
from 80 to 60 per cent OF the energy
form =rly wasted in whirling line shaft
ing and betting.
The linotype, which has made 1t
possible to set type almost ten times
as rapidly as before.
Electric welding, making 1t easy to
join the most antagonistic metals
safely, surely and swiftly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23
The Iowa PoIitIea, Outlook.

Mt Pleasant News: Senator Cum
Minis will have no opposition for the
Republican nomination for United
States senator, but at the polls will
have opposition by candidates on the
Democratic and progressive tickets.
Congressman Kennedy will have no
opposition for the Republican nomina-
ton. but he too, will have opposition
at the November elections by Demo
cratic and progressive candidates.
TIL IRE is little doubt, however, of the
Of both Senator Cummins
and Congressman kennedy. The asri-
cultural interests at lows are not
taking kindly to the Wileon tariff re-
auctions and it is probable that Iowa
will send a solid Republican delega-
ton back to congress. At the present
time three districts are held by
but there are strong indi-
cations that they will be replaced by
Republicans.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

When Root "Put One over" on Bryan.
WASHINGTON. March 23.-Former
Secretary of State Root is getting
considerable amusement these days
watching Secretary Bryan on the job
that Root himself used to hold.
Emerging from the senate foreign re-
lations committee the other day Bry-
an put his arms around the shoulders
OF a newspaper man, and said, to the
committee members: "Shall tell
them all about Mexico?'' by all
means; 'pitiless publicity" com
mented Root, quoting one Of Bryan's
favor.te phrases Of the old days.
whereupon Bryan gave an excellent
imitation Of a clam
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23
World. Dentists Gather.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, March 23sE Dentists
from all parts OF the world came to
Chicago today to attend the celebra-
ton Of the f1ftieth anniversary Of the
founding Of the Illinois State Dental
society, which began today. The meet
ing was expected to be the largest OF
its kind ever held, preparations hay
ing been made to receive $500 dent
lists. Clinics Of all descriptions were
on the program today and for tomor-
row. Experts from various states
and countries were to give demonstra-
lions Of the best things in the dental
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

general state OF trade. thar continues
slack. Ner orders for steel are dis
apposntingiy low because the rail-
roads are financially unable to place
mnch-needed orders. No relief in this
respect is anticipated unta the inter
state commerce commission grants
the reads higher rates, or until traffc
shows decided improvement The
textile industry is also dragging. the
tendency OF prices frequently being
sdownwards. especially in cotton
goods. and buyers are consequently
postponing purchases. The shoe in
dustry is in a similar condition New
En- gland feels this condition more
than any other section Much of the
slackness in trade Is attributable TO
wintry weather. Now thar spring is
close at hand trade and industry viii
gradually resume more normal yol-
ume. especially as construction work
long delayed. can now be carried for
ward without interru5tion. Although
the number of unemployed has in
creased owing to conditions already
stated. the cost OF living should be
declining since commodities are
steadily declining. Bradstreet's index
number Is now down to $500, the
lowest since October. 1911. The high
est point was 9.5462 in December,
1912.
AS for the future of the market a
turn for the better should not be far
unless unexpected disturb
ances arise. The Mexican problem is
still serious deterrent, and SO is our
home political outlook. But money
promises to be easy everywhere.
Spring with its traditional rise is
close at hand. Crop conditions so far
as the soil is concerned are very sat
isfactory and winter wheat promises
well. Given fair chance, and bust
ness win recover ere long. Will our
and public officials take
heed or are they bound TO lead the
nation into further distress? Are
hose in the saddle riding blindly fer
a fall?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

time honored privilege-the right to
have their freight backed up to the
rear door and have 1t dumped there
without extra charge. Consequently
Washington merchants aren't any too
well pleased, and today they aired
their grievances before the interstate
commerce commission. They admit
that they haven't show of getting
free store door delivery reinstated.
but they told the commission today
that, If the delivery is omitted the
old freight rates ougb. to pc lowered.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23
SEVEN TIMES ONE.

SEVEN TIMES ONE.
There's no dew left on the daisies
and clover,
There's no rain left In heaven;
I've said my seven times" over ano
over;
Seven tins enc are seven.
am old, so Old, can write a letter,
My birthday lessons are done;
The lambs play always, they know
no better;
They are only one times one.
sailing
And shining so round and low;
You were bright. all bright, but your
light is falling
You are nothing now but bow.
You moon. have you done something
wrong in heaven
That God has hidden your face?
/ hope il you have you will soon be
forgiven,
And shine again in your place.
o velvet bee, you're dusty fellow,
You've powdered legs with gold.
o brave marhsmary buds, rich ant
yellow,
Give NE your money to hold.
O Columbine, open your folded wrap
per,
Where two twin turtle-doves dwell.
Q cuckoopint. toll me the purple
clapDer
That hangs in your clear, green
bell.
And show me your nest with the
young one ism IT;
| viii not steal them away;
/ am old; you may trust me, iinnets
linnet-
/ am svsn times one today.
jean Ingelow.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

Chicago isn't saying much for local
consumption about the usefulness Of
women on the police force. But cor
respondents are telling outsiders tina,
pOlice-women are more ornamental
than useful except in minor positions,
such as watching at dance halls, parks,
Fairgrounds and railroad stations.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23
SIXTY YEARS THE FAVORED AGE.

Former President Taft hands out
rare message Of hopefulness to the
man who has reached the age of 60
years. The former president claims q
man is in his prime at that age. He
does not believe that he has outlived
his usefulness by any means. On the
other hand he believes a man at that
age has but reached his zenith and,
profitng by the experiences Of his
youth, is better able to perform the
work cut out for him. when man
Is so and looks back on his life he is
able to recognize the misfortunes
which have come to him through lack
Of selfrestraint and self-sacrifice,' .
says Mr.. Taft. I'VE know SO much at
80. We think We ought to rush In and
help the young men and youns won.
en- to avoid the same pitfalls
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23
THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY.

TIE man whose life is absorbed in
great tasks and duties has not time
10 grow old His work vttalizes him.
There Is nothing that 50 soon ages
men "a the exhaustion OF life OF
trfTsIttses. II there are some men
VINO lie from bsTing too much 10 do,
there arg many more who die from
BOT nzTfzg srouzh--W. J. Dawson.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

ThoEgh ETH en:oying remarkable
zoe. health q the age OF s6 years,
Gszsrzi john p. Taylor OF Phtisdel-
r1tz- o. cITfI war fame, Is making de-
tsGes sdvsnce preparations for bis
funeral and has placed an order for &
f,Gg0 sollf gold bronze coffin cast
from CAPTURED cannon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

Prof. Max Muller, egyptologist at the
University OF Pennsylvanis.--s tina,
the hobble skirt is some 1900 years
old Old scriptures show the dress
SO tight at that period that woman
could not put one foot in front Of the
other, that being the special privilege
of the men, Judging from sculptures
OF them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

Supreme Court Expected to Adjourn.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service]
WASHINGTON. March 23.-Tne
United States supreme court, after
handing down several important de.
cisions today was expected to adjourn
for its annual Easter vacation. 1t was
planned to reconvene the supreme
tribunal on Monday, April 6.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

Josepa G Eackin. once q powerful
factor II democratic politics in Illinois
died the other day Ia the state hospi-
tai FIR the iusaue. One OF Mackin's
sczgs7e1 ents Was the Introduction Of
tie ssIoo-g free lunch in Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23
Tn. Best Cough Medicine.

Il have used Chamberlain Cough
Remedy ever since ! have been keep
ing house." says L. c. hamer. OF
Marbury, Ala. II consider It one OF
the best remedies ever used. My
children have all taken it and n
works like q charm. For COLDS and
whoopins cought It is excellent" For
sale by al! dealers.-Ad.crtisem
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

profession they could offer. Two
hundred Illinois dentists are to have
charge OF the program tomorrow. On
the third and last day Chicago dent.
lists will have charge Of hte clinics.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-23

Want Freight Rates Lowered.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Mer-
.bapts IN wasbington have Iost =
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-04-24
FIRE AT STUARTOWN.

Last Thursday aherdoon, fire broke out
in the east end of Stuartown and before it
could be subdued it had destroyed the fur
niture store of J. E. Quinn and SIX tene-
ment houses.
Ouinn's lose was heavy as he carried
only $1,000 worth of insurance. This store
and three of the houses were owned by
Jasper Owenby, two Of them belonged to
R. M. Shields and the sixth was the prop
erty Mayer Levi of Rock Island III.
Very little ofthe contents ofthe buildings
were saved, except the piano of DR.. Geisler,
and it was only by the hardest work that
the damage was not greater.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-04-24
NEUROLOGICAL.

Mrs. w. A. Morris, who lived near Nor
gantown Ca, died last Saturday, April Is,
of rheumatism, aged IA years.
She was a consistent Christian and had
been member of the Baptist church tor
ffty-6ve years.
Beloved by all who knew he1, she passed
to the great beyond after long lite OF
Christian usefulness, and her grave was
sprinkled with tears and flowers OF those
who will so sadly miss her.
She left husband, two brothers, }. T.
Crawford, of Estancia, N. M, and L. b.
Crawford of Blue Ridge, Ca, and one sister,
Mrs. Martha E. Long, of Marble Hill, Ca
to mourn her loss.
She was an aunt of E. C. Crawford OF
Ducktown. The remains were inferred
near Morgantown.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-04-24
COPPERHILL VISITORS.

Among those who attended the carnival
at Copperhill, Tuesday night, were the tol-
lowing
N. B. Hammons and Miss Hatcher.
Joe HARRISON and Miss Cooper.
Joe Cantrell and Miss Lillian CLANCY.
Paul Bennett and Miss Gladys Vaughan
IL. Cole and Miss Carrie Mann.
Robert Anderson and Miss Frazier.
Pearl Clemmons and Miss Nora Anderson.
Robert Owenby and Miss Hensley.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-04-24
AUTO ACCIDENTS.

Last Saturday night, about $50, while
DR.. and Mrs. Gillian we're taking spin in
their auto, it collided with car belonging
to McCarter & Hopkins on the main street
of Copperhill. DR.. Cilliam's car was over
turned and rolled down an embankment
estimated at from thirty to sixty feet
1t was a miracle that the occupants es-
capped serious injury, but with the exception
of sprained ankle to DIR. Gillian, and
severe shaking up of both, they we're I'M
hurt.
The report that the DIR. had sustained
several fractured ribs and had been taken
to Atlanta seem to have been another one
of those "pipe dreams " for which there
was no foundation. We learn that ne is
able to attend to business and this will be
gratifying news to the many friends OF both
the DR.. and his estimable wife.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-04-24
Local and Personal Mention
AUTO PARTY.

Gus Hedden gave an auto party, tuesday
night, and invited W. A. Woody, I'd CraW-
ford and Geo. Vaughan to accompany him
to Copperhill TO take in the carnival at that
place. If you don't believe they had a
big time. ask Crawford.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-04-24

tlne glrl, last frlQay.
Roxey Campbell is now working for the
Carter Construction Co.
j. E. Marshall was a CoPperhill visitor,
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Grover Presswood has been triffle
under the weather, for the past week.
]. ]. Woody, of the Second district was
in Ducktown the first of the week.
Ebert R. Prince has been appointed
postmaster at Holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Alternately are the
proud parents Of two fine baby girls.
Billie Hall former resident, of Duck
town barber, died in Atlanta, recently, of
consumption.
Julius Fouts has purchased the property
on Church and Locust streets from G. 6.
Hyatt
Miss Jessie Williams, sister of Rev. {.
H. Williams, visited him few days the
past week.
T. S. Mckinney, of Knoxville, was doing
business here Friday and Saturday Of last
week.
C. C. Alternately is back from Nashville,
and says Nashville is a long ways from
home
Mrs. ]. W. Gray, of Blue Ridge, was the
quasi of her sister, Mrs. Mary Brock last
week.
Misses Nora Anderson and Mollie Sand
quist we're welcome visitors at this office,
Monday.
DR.. Fred Kimsey, who attended the
Scottish Rite Masons, returned home last
Friday night.
Mrs. ]. E. MAXWELL left Tuesday for an
extended visit with friends in Knoxville,
Athens and Sweetwater.
W. A. Fowlerton, Texas, who is the
guest of his son, Chas. E. Taylor, paid this
office pleasant visit, last Saturday.
We learn that r. B. Wilson of Benton,
got the highest average in the civil service
examination for postoffice at that place
Mrs. Bob Lorraine, of Mary mine, has
been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Newt Wilson, of this city, for the past week
Mrs. Earnie Fritts, of Philadelphia, Tenn,
who had been the guest of Miss Pauline
Kimsey for a week, returned to her home'
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnsons baby IS
very sick of bronchial pneumonia. Mrs.
Johnson sent for her mother, Mrs. Gum
trelle, of Benton, and she came Friday
night.
w. A. Woody returned from Nashville,
Fripay night, where he had been attending
a meeting of the Scottish Rite Masoas. lie
took in the Republican convention and re-
ports big time.
Mrs. Mary Brock is now able to drive
her car without the assistance OF look
OUT and seems to enjoy it immensely She
drove over to Copperhill, Sunday, and spent
the day with friends.
Hon. C. C. Hyatt returned from Nash
vile, Saturday evening, where he had been
attending the Republican convention. lie
was detained in Knoxville, Friday and Sat
urday, by legal business.
The High school boys gave an ice cream
simmer at the school house, Saturday night,
al and biohlv eniOVed
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1914-04-24

An auto belonging to ]. M. Center & Co.,
and containing Bob and Clyde Center
Clarence Johnson, Ed Elders and Jess Car
yer. turned turtle while rounding curve
near Isabella, spilling the occupants all
over the surrounding country. Outside OF
few bruises none were injured but the auto
was total wreck.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10
DANIELS
DEFENDS
PRESIDENT
REP. GARDNER, HOWEVER,
SAYS WE HAVE NO
COAST DEFENSE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, D. c., Dec. 10.-Secre-
tary Daniels, before the house naval
committee today, characterized as
"extravagant" the suggestion that in
the light OF the European experience,
we should have at least one hundred
submarines and fifty battleships.
President Wilson said he believes in
steady naval development" Rep
resentative Gardner, addressing the
house on his resolution for an in
vestigation for national defense, and
referring to the Presidents state
ments in his annual address, said that
President Wilson had set up a bogey
man of straw and that if war broke
out today it would be found that our
coast defense had not sufficient am
munition on hand for on hours
fighting"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10
COMMISSIONERS BUY
20 NEW BRIDGES
Canton Brio Company's Bid
of $14,7A 'ins Contract;
Six Compa in Contest

The Canton Brio o upany gath
cred in the grapes : 2 the bridge
letting here today :. z county
commissioners. The to o Mount OF
the letting amounted : = >$147S5.
Twenty small and three large bridges
will be built and distributed at points
over the county. The north and the
south parts of the county get the
bulk of the new bridges. There was
also let at the meeting today a con-
tract to repair three bridges The
Canton company also secured this
contract. The next low bid was
81 200 higher than the bid submitted
by the Canton company. Work will
begin Immediately. Representatives
of six companies we're present this
when bids were called for.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10
0. NJ. U. GIRLS PLAY KING
FISHER GIRLS At GUTHRIE

The Methodist University girls will
open the local basket ball season here
tomorrow night at o'clock with the
Kingfisher College girls at the uniyer-
sity gymnasium. The Kingfisher
girls have one Of the strongest teams
in the state as they defeated the
strong Edmond team last year The
university team will be much larger
and better than the team that repre-
sented the school last year. o. N. L.
expects to at least make a strong
showing against the visitors. A good
game and crowd is assured as the
girls are working hard not only in
practice but in the sale Of tickets.
Season tickets are good for this game
and al others Your help and enthu-
isasm viii be much appreciated.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10
SWITCHING CHARGES
OBJECTED TO BY OKLA
HOMA MERCHANT S

Evidence was taken Wednesday by
the corporation commission from
shippers and representatives OF rail-
road companies on its proposed or
der. providing for the elimination OF
switching charges. 1t is proposed Dy
the commission that railroads be pro-
hibited from making switching
charges on shipments of freight, pro
vided the road receives a line haul oil
the commodity.
Objection 10 the order was made by
the carriers on the grounds that un-
less they are permitted to make
switching charges they can not handle
the commodities at a profit shippers
cJntended in substance that the road
receiving a line haul on any com
modify should do the switching inci-
dent to handling the shipment free OF
cost.
An opinion by the commission as 70
whether or not the order should be
made permanent viii be given next
week.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10
CORPORATION COMMISSIONS
GIN RATE IS ATTACKED

Authority of the corporation COM
mission to fix prices 20 5e charged
for ginning cotton in Oklahoma is at
tackled in an appeal filed in the
supreme court Wednesday by the
Oklahoma Gin company of Chandler,
which has been fined $500 on three
charges Of violating the commission s
price fixing order.
A cotton gin. the company asserts
is not, within the meaning of the law,
a public service corporation and con-
troll Of the prices it shall charge for
ginning cotton is not within the
jurisdiction of the commission. 1t is
further asserted by the company that
the prices Of so cents per hundred
pounds for ginning lint cotton and
81 for ties as fixed by the commission
are too low and amounts to taking
its property without due process Of
law.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10
]. B. ARNOLO LOSES
TEAM OF BLOOOEO HORSES

Bold thieves got away with &
blooded team of horses, buggy anC
new harness belonging to j. B. Arnold
last night between and $50 o'clock.
Arnold had driven the team to the
west side of the city to the home OF
his sister, Mrs David Hetch. He was
in the Hetch home less than 30 min
utes. When he came out the team
had disappeared.
Officers in the towns surrounding
were notified but up to this after
noon no trace OF the missing team
had been found.
Mr. Arnold values the team alone
at $500. One is a PAGER and the other
a trotter, both are brown colored and
are blooded animals.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10

West Orange, n. j., Dec. 10.-Fire
destroyed virtually the entire main
plant of the Edison company here
Wednesday night, causing damage
estimated at nearly S7OO0,O00 with
insurance that is expected will reduce
the loss to approximately s. 100000.
An entire square block of modern
reinforced concrete buildings which
we're supposed to be fireproof was
burned out by the flames. The only
building saved in the block was the
laboratory building. containing valu-
able scientific machinery under the
imm ediate supervision Of the ihven-
tor. Thomas A. Edison. Special ef-
fo.ts made to save this structure were
successful
Il is estimated that about 5000 men
and women will be temporarily
thrown out Of work because OF the
fire. In all about 1000 persons were
employed at the plant. but as the
storage battery building across the
street from the main plant was saved
with other buildings nearby It viii be
possible to keep more than half the
force employed.
-Four firemen we're injured in fight
ing the blaze and we're taken to a
hospital. 5ut are not thought 10 he
seriously hurt
Although I am more than s. years
OF age. III start all over again tomor-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-10
CARL MORRIS, WHITE HOPE,"
IS TRAINING At TULSA

Tulsa, Dec. 1O.-Carl Morris, the
Sapulpa giant, is training at the
Business Mems Athletic club here
for his fight with Sailor Carroll at St.
Joseph on Dec 10. Morris motors to
Tulsa every afternoon in his big
roadster, takes his training and re-
turns home at night. His old time
sparring partner. Jeff Clark, a huge
negro, is i'll. and Texas Tate a white
man. is taking his place for the time
being. While Morris anticipates a
stiff fight, he is confident he will win.