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The Keota news., 1914-10-23
Bridge Grafters

Jacobs the erratic, who has kicked all Of
the old-time leaders out Of the republican
party of this county, is busy urging the
people to elect republicans to county and
state offices, for the reason that George
Carlson paid him $4,000 to aid George in
prosecuting republican grafters that infest-
ed the county offices of Weld county for
years. Whatever credit may be accorded
Carlson and Jacobs for their successful
prosecution, it must be constantly remem-
bered that they were prosecuting republi-
can Office holders.
The Keota news., 1914-10-23
The Three Is

The Three is
Dead-easy Gray says that Jack Wylie
Is rotten"
Jack Jacobs says Jack Wylie IS real
nice lady, even though she isn't red
headed.
Senator Jim McCreery says the whole
darn bunch of is, and including big
Boss Mac" and the "Big Swede," are
double -cr0ssers.
The Keota news., 1914-10-23
ADVERTISEMENT
THOMAS M. PATTEE
Soldier, Lawyer, Statesman, Journalist

and the entire west, ranking with such men
as the late Henry M. Teller. Charles ].
Hughes, Charles S. Thomas, the present
candidate for United States Senator, and
Edward o. Wolcott
Retiring from active practice of his pro-
fession some years ago, for more than twen-
ty years he was the editor and sole owner
of the Rocky Mountain News, the greatest
metropolitan daily and weekly newspaper
of the entire west.
Patterson was elected to succeed the late
Henry M. Teller as United States Senator
from Colorado, and served this state for
six years as one of it's ablest men in that
great body of statesmen. Whether as del
egate to Congress, member Of the United
States Senate, journalist, or as private
citizen, Patterson has always championed
the cause of the people against vicious leg
islation. political trimmers and grafters.
With all of this splendid service for his
country Thomas M. Patterson is mature
man, ripe in experience, splendid Ameri-
can citizen. whom the people will certainly
elect Governor of this state November 3rd.
The Keota news., 1914-10-23
Ouch!

Jack Wylie is an oily man.
Will wonders never cease!
He swiftly, softly, smoothly slides,
And filibly, gladly, grandly glides,
And slips on axle grease!
The Keota news., 1914-10-23

FROM THOMAS M. PATTERSON TO
GEORGE CARLSON is FROM THE SUB
LIME TO THE RIDICULOUS.
Thomas NJ Patterson is conceded by all
fair-minded men to be one of the really
great men of this country. As young
man he entered the Union Army as men,
Der of the 11th Indiana Volunteers and
with General Lew Wallace, Patterson was
at Shiloh, Donaldson and Vicksburg, fight
ing to maintain law and order. This was
before Carlson was born. After the war,
in common with many ex-soldier boys, he
came west to cast his lot ip the building up
of the west and the great Rocky Mountain
region. Patterson Immediately became the
leader of the then Territorial Bar, as one of
the able lawyers of the west, participating
in all of the great mining and criminal cases
of that day. His great ability was recog-
nized by the people and he was selected as
Territorial delegate from Colorado to Con-
gress and as such delegate Thomas M. Pat
terson secured the admission of Colorado to
the Union as the Centennial State" in
the year 1876. For more thar thirty years
he was conceded to be one of the great
leaders of the legal profession in Colorado
The Keota news., 1914-10-23
Raj. Helps wheat Prospects

Rain Helps wheat Prospects
A good rain w sdnesday evening. and
another Thursday night and Friday.
have vastly improved the chances for .
wheat crop in this locality next year.
and compensatss for the almost continu-
ous drouth that has existed since July.
Postcard views of farm scenes made
70 order 1T 81 per dozen. See Stanley.
Tell it to The News.
When you look your BEST, see Fortnsr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19

ousy, and as their national integrity is at stake they do not propose to do it.
 Not Own Views
 T am not offering either of these views as being my own. l could suggest dia- lectic replies to both. I am merely plac- ing before you the argument which is in progress among these clashing powers in reference to a matter which concerns the life of 100000 persons. of whom 5,000,0O0 are women and children.
 Before the question is settled as to who is morally responsible for the feeding of the Belgians these people will have been starved and violence will have broken out in that country. It is enough for America that seven millions of huma nifty are in the hoppers, passing between two gigantic millstones.
 ''rhe Belgians are not a people who dragged the world into war They, like our own people, have sought to conquer only by the ways of peace, industry and intellect. They have fought a hard fight and at this moment, surrounded by a ring of steel, 1,500000 persons are in their bread line ard no household in Bel gium has bread to eat except when 1t comes through us. The natural phlan- thropy of our American people. our wealth, and our abundance-these are the arguments which we put forward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Keep Clear of Trouble

Washington, December Predetermined that the United States shall continue un- involved in controversies that have arisen between European belligerents over al- legged violations of The Hague conven- tions, President Wilson and Secretary Bryan will make no representations to Germany concerning the German naval raid on the English coast.
 Suggestions from the British press that the United States should protest to Ger many against the alleged infraction of an article of The Hague conventions which prohibits naval bombardment of "undefended towns has met with mo response from Washington. No formal communication has come from Great Britain. but suggestions in the press de- veloped an informal discussion among high officials here as to the American governments course, after which the President and Secretary Bryan renewed the determination not to interfere.
 The fact that German officials have taken issue with the British contention that the English coast towns bombarded were undefended has emphasized to of- ficials here the controversial nature of the case.
 While the attitude of the Washington government is chiefly due to a desire to keep from entanglements in the wars controversies, its course also has been influenced largely by the feeling that during the conflict protests from even neutral powers are of little avail, though they will be taken into full account when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
BRITISH ADMIRALTY OFFICIALLY DENIES
 THAT GERMANS SUNK
 SHIPS DURING RAID
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week indicate a considerable advance in Flanders and in the vicinity of Ar ras. where the allies seemingly are making their greatest efforts in the belief that penetration of the German lines would compel general German retirement. It is still. however a mat ter of siege warfare in Belgium and France. Berlin says many attacks of the allies are being repulsed with heavy casualties which are increased when the Germans mine trenches, which the allies are compelled to evac- uate.
 No Ships Lost
 The admiralty denies the German re- port that German ships which raided the east coast of England Wednesday sank two British destroyers, saying no British ships were lost.
 In reply to a request from the cor porations of Hartlepool and West Har- tlepool to investigate the raid. the ad- miralty replied that this will not be necessary as the government Is in pos session of all the facts
 The coroners of three bombarded towns are still holding inquests over the bodies of victims, the numbers of whom continue to grow as injured per sons succumb to their wounds.
 As result of the bombardment the kingdom has been flooded with posters reading: "Avenge Scarborough Up and at 'em now'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
SOCCER FOOTBALL
 BATTLE TODAY Fine Sport Menu for This Aftern0on-Line-Up
 of Teams

Soccer football at Redwood Field this afternoon at 2:s0 o'clock. This is the liv- est thing on the local sport menu for today.
 The game will be to settle the cham pionship dispute between the eastern and western divisions of the Alabama Asso- citation Football league. The lineup fol- lows:
 Eastern Division-Neil, goal keeper Tragamble, left fulback; Brown, right fullback; Thompson, left halfback; Brown, center; Strayhoon, right halfback; Owens, outside right wing; Bishop, inside right wing; Brown, center forward McPher- sen, outside left wing; Ross, inside left wing.
 Western Division-W oods, goal keeper; Gill. left fullback; Hardin, right fullback; Cook, left halfback; MeCutcheon, center; Stewart. right halfback; Williamson, out side right wing; Levy, inside right wing; Speedie. center forward: Drury, outside left wing; McNally, inside left wing.
 Referee, William McKail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
PLENTY OF LAUGHTER FOR ALL IS FURNISHED BY STAGATTHE B. A. c.
Affair Proves Big Success and Sport Amusements Form grsmme Which Furnishes Good Time For All--Hanlon
 and Nelson the Big Headliners
By RICHARD F. LUssIER

Laughter, in good, solid chunks result ed from the efforts of some of the per formers at the opening "stag" of the winter at the Athletic club last night. It was good fun and anyone who doubts the statement is referred to Oscar Tur- ner. who laughed and cheered the loudest. a
 Manager Bill Streit was congratulated at the close of the affair on the excel lent sport menu that he had provided for the dyed-in-the-wo fans.
 In the classy event of the evening Ed die Hanlon of Atlanta clearly outpointed Terry Nelson of New Orleans Both boys fought at 142 pounds and eight rounds of good clean-cut sparring was enjoyed by the spectators.
 From the first it was clearly seen that Hanlon had the superior reach and was the master of Nelson. The Crescent City boy. however, was of the gamest and stuck it out to the limit. The rounds were of. two-mipute duration, which was just right for the welters to spar at full speed.
 Hanlon's Work Good
  Manager Bill Streit will attempt to ar range with some well known boy to try conclusions with the fstic aspirant from Atlanta within the next few weeks We are sure that it will take a good one as that boy Hanlon is some cat on wheels At least that's what a fellow next to us said. We don't know
 The stag opened at o'clock Colo mel McCrossin, who has for years acted IS master of ceremonies, was again on the job. For the first event two cham pions of the kitchens John Galabos and Louis Vlomos by name, attempted a set to a la pr. RollerZbysco. These two Hell lenic sons put up a Hellenic struggle and after 20 minutes the affairs was declared q draw.
 After a, few other minor events in which comedy predominated, it was declared that the stag" was over, but Manager Bill Streit stated to the large audience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
R CtoI O.
 
Grist of the Winter League

matches that is another chaper. Our policy is "watchful waiting"
 
 The B. A. C. basketball team will not play again until January ?. In the meanwhile Dr. Glow is going to smooth out the rough spots. The next appearance of the local quintet will see likely bunch of aspirants for the southern amateur championship. It is now understood that Biscoe Seals and Guy Wharton will play this sea son.
 Sport Forecast The Rose of the Rancho is our idea of some 'fillum-"s R. F. l.. 'The nut is sober today.-Censor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Protectorate Declared

! London, December 1S.--d1 l2 ID. m.)-A
 British protectorate over Egypt was pre-
 claimed today. Prince Hussen Kimal
 has been appointed Sultan and has ac-
 until now khedive.
 The French government has recognized the British protectorate over Egypt in
 which France formerly had such import
 ant interests, and in return Great Brit ain has given notice that it adheres to
 the France Moorish treaty of 1912, which
 gave France the protectorate over Mo-
 rocco.
 In letter addressed to Prince Hus-
 sein on his appointment. the British act
 ing high commissioner for Egypt, Milne
 Cheetham, details the efforts which he
 says England made to avoid war with
 Turkey, but which were frustrated by
 the war party and the Ottoman cabi-
 net. Mir. Cheetham states that there Is
 ample evidence that Abbas Hilmi has
 thrown in his lot with the enemies of Great Britain with the result that the rights over the Egyptian executive by the Sultan of Turkey and the late khe-
 dive are forfeited'
 In inviting Prince Hussein to accept the office as ''the prince of the family of Mehemt All most worthily to occupy the khedival position with the title and I style of Sultan of Egypt" MT. Cheet- nam announces that treat Br1taln Ac- l cepts all responsibility for defense o1 | the territories under the Sultan. that | all Egyptian subjects will be entitled to protection by Great Britain. that with 1 the disappearance of the Ottoman suze- rainty the restrictions placed by Turkey 1 upon the numbers and organization of | the army will disappear, that the rela- tions. with foreign powers will be con- ducted by British representative in Cairo and that the religious convictions of the Egyptian subjects will be respect I ed scrupulously.
 No Hostility Animated In connection with his letter the com. | missioner in a statement tonight says that in declaring Egypt free from obed- | fence to Constantinople, Great Britain has been animated by no hostility toward the caliphate and that in any move
 ment to strengthen and improve the Ma moetan institution the new Sultan will have the governments support. The promise Is made that after the war treaties will be revised and that Fin such measure as the degree of enlight- enment of public opinion may permit the governed will be associated with the task of government
 Many here express the opinion that a clearer definition of Great Britain's po- sition in Egypt will accelerate progress toward self-government in that country. Abbas Hilmi arrived in Vienna today according to advices received in Lon
 don.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
HOOVER REPLIES TO CRITICS OF BELGIAN RELIEF COMMISSION
 IN WARM STATEMENT
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the civil population We were told fur ther by certain independent elements in England that in importing foodstuffs into Belgium we were relieving the Germans Of their moral and legal duties that we were performing unnecessary labor and, In effect supplying Englands enemy with foodstuffs. Furthermore we were told it would be necessary for the occupying army to increase it's force to put down violence on the part of a starving pop ulation and that therefore Germany's force would be occupied otherwise than on the firing line.
 View of the Soldier
 These are largely the views of the English soldiers. The German soldier, on the other hand, states that the Begians hitherto have imported thirds of their food supplies that the civil population still possesses resources in credit which would be available upon the return of Industrial activity, and that in taking the harbor of Antwerp, the gateway was opened to the neutral world through which the Belgians could provision themselves. It also is said that nothing prevents the normal flow of trade, and the revival of industry in Belgium except the British navy, and that therefore the moral re- sponsibilty for the starvation of this populatlon rests With the allies. It is stat ed furthermore that the people of Bel gium by their hostility seriously ham, pered the German plans. that their con- tinued hostility requires considerab ble forces of occupation and that the Begians refuse to operate the public services of their country, compelling the Germans to carry on these services. with. soldiers.
 For this reason, it is argued, the civil ian population still is assisting the allies and since the allies have these benefits they morally are obliged to support the population. Furthermore, it is said that while the German food supply is ade- quate to carry on the war to its end, if that country had to take upon its back the additional load of feeding 100000 per sons their stores might be. depleted seri-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
Austrian Report

New York, December 1S.-The Austro- Hungarian consul general made public the following statement here today:
 Concerning news published in the American papers about great Servian vic- tories and about mutinies of the Austro- Hungarian regiments, the Austro-Hunga- rian embassy In Washington addressed on December 12 a request to the Austro- Hungarian ministry of foreign affairs for statement in the matter and has just received this message from Vienna
 " News of great Servian victories un- founded. The fact is that owing to at tack of superior forces our right wing was withdrawn and new positions occu- pied. Servian allegations about our losses exaggerated.
 " News of mutiny absolutely false :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
BIG LEAGUES SCHEDULE
 COMMITTEE AT WORK

French Lick. Ind, December 1S.-The 1915 schedule meeting of the Amer jean and National leagues opened here today.
 Ban Johnson, Barney Dreyfns and John Heydler spent most of the day considering the schedules, but tonight refused to discuss the meeting. John son, however. volunteered the inform alton that negotiations for the sale of the New York Americans would be re- sumed tomorrow.
 Col. Jacob Ruppert, who with T. L.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
SAYS ANARCHY IS
 CAUSE OF THE WAR

Chicago. December 1s.-International an- archy is the cause of the European war, according to Dr. John Meg of the -.i- versity of Munich, president of the Inter national Society of Students, who made an address here today.
 Among the steps necessary to make peace something more than armed neu- trality Professor Meg said, was a concert of the powers to police the world and "an end of secret treaties and indemnities."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
MANY SIGNS PROVE
 BUSINESS STEADILY
 GAINING IN VOLUME
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 don, conditions had so changed for the better tAft the problems which caused his visit had been solved in a natural way and no longer existed.
 Must Curtail in Earnest
 The best estimates obtainable are that there will be between 100000 and 5.0eo,oo0 bales of cotton out of the present crop that must be carried over for another season. If there should be large ncre- age planted in cotton again next spring. the situation in the south next fail will be worse than at present, but on the other hand if the acreage is reduced to about the figures which prevailed in 19o5 gradual advance in prices may be ex- rected. Everything depends upon the amount that will be planted in March and April, and no great changes in values of cotton are anticipated until aft.,r the next crop is in the ground. Alabama has an opportunity of getting large an ount of money out of the cotton fund with which to carry it's surplus, crop, but as no applications for loans will be re- ceived after February l. 1915, it is neces- sary that the people should uecide promptly the course they wish to take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19

that several of the club members and friends were going to spar a, few exhi- bition rounds and that as 1t was open night at the club the crowd could re- main to witness the athletic prowess of the local boys If any left it was not noticed.
 In the first of the free bouts Pete and Ross, two dusky pin boys in the club bowling alleys who aspire to pugilistic honors, started an affair in barrel. Pete soon got the best of Ross, who demurred on the barrel stunt. Pete obliged by getting out of the barrel and for his generosity was given an awful wallop- ing by Ross, who showed great agility once foot loose.
 Then two newsboys, Kid the Fat and Kid He Ram got together for a five round setto. This proved highly divert ing and Kid He Ran" who absolutely refused to run, was given the popular decision. Kid He Ram weighed in at 115 pounds and Kid the Eat" weighed in at 145 pounds. However, the running kid had the speed.
 Next Event
 For the next eveht two young gentle men from Ensley, real sure-enough boys from the steel plant, put up a neat go for five rounds that brought thrills to the audience These boys, J. D. Coch- ran, who weighed 150 pounds. and J. A. McDermott, who weighed 142 pounds. were evenly matched and the affair was a draw. It should be added right. here that those Ensley youths were both clean cut fellows and with little more experi- ence should put up good mill.
 Prior to the final event of the evening Manager Bill Streit decided to amuse the crowd with some black-face comedy and George Robinson, 8 negro well known to Athletic club fans, went five rounds with Will Johnson another dusky husky, who, however, was very seasick before the mill was over George Robinson laid it over that Will Johnson boy like Il dollar over dime. At least that's what some sport said. We admit that we don't know.
 However, we clearly understood the bat tie royal which followed. There were more laughs in that bout than there is at the Lyric the whole season.
 And then the show closed with the Nel- son-Hanlon go. The whole stag was a success and will be followed by another one next Friday night. Some real per formers are promised for the sport fans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19

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 Clarence H. Rowland has been ap- pointed manager of the White Sox'' And just when he was getting along so we'll in the minor leagues.
 
 So Eddie Collins is not to be the man ager We opine that Comiskey knows what he is doing. but 50,0oo beans is some colossal amount of "gelt' to eke out for an author-second base man. He could have kidnapped "Lin' Marcan for much less.
 War!
 At Redwood Field this afternoon some veteran Soccer players are go- ing to get together. We have ar ranged with the hospitals and ambu- lance men to get the list of casual ties.
 Twas Ever Thus
 The college boys are coming in for the Christmas holidays and next years allowance.
 The Voice of the People Dear Grist: It is rumored that your alleged satirical howitzers have been aimed at my wit. If this is true, shall I adopt mental exercises or calis- thenics? H. c. V. The above letter has been referred to Marion Harland.
 
 Deep Stuff
 Nothing is so absurd but that it may be said by a philosopher
 Editorial
 We have been under the impression that when man became discouraged and began to lead a dishonest exist ence that he became a wrestler. We now admit that we were in error. Many such derelicts become tonsorial artists, or, as they say in our home burg-barbers. Jesse James would have blushed with shame at the ra- paciousness of some of the local ex- opera singers who now eke out a liv- ing at nicking sundry citizens about the chin with embryo cythes until the victim promises to come across with the blood money. You can't get out of the chair until you do.
 Hri PoIloi
 The eastern railroads were granted the 5 per cent rate increase. We were suppressed! And justice, simple jus tice, had been our plea.
 When g. ball team plays good ball and yet consistently loses, the man. ager does one of two things: He either fires the whole "caboodle'' or keeps on losing games The 'foolos- ophy' of baseball is applicable to civic affairs, per SC: The city of Rirming-a ham has been losing 5000 per day since the inception of the commission form of government. What are you going to do, citizens and suffrafiettes-- keep on losing money?
 Bill Streit, manager of the stag events at the Athletic club, hints at some wrestling during the coming winter. We conjure Bill to peruse with care "The Adventures of Alex ander Sandow. erstwhile Bulgarian Lion," and other lurid tales of like character. But as for sparring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-12-19
ALE REID TO CAPTAIN
 l.. s. U. ELEVEN

Baton Rouge, December 1S-Alf Reid of Lake Charles, La, today was elected captain of the Louisiana State university football team for 1915. Reid's election broke the tie which developed last week when the first ballot was taken and which had continued until today. E. R. Mo- bley of Red River, La, his opponent. after the tie was broken, moved that the nomination be made unanimous. Reid played fullbaclk on this years eleven.