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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
ho1il 1t Nav Concern /:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given, that plats
and schedules have been prepared by
the direction Of the city council OF
the city Of Keokuk, showing the as
sessments, Eoposed to be made for
and on account of the cost of the con-
struction of paving on South Second
street from south line Of Johnson to
north line OF Bank, South Eleventh
street from south line OF Main to
north line OF Johnson, North Ninth
street from north line of Main to
south line of Blondeau, Franklin street
from Fifteenth to Sixteenth. and curb
ing alongside Of lot 6, block 1b4,
alongside OF lot IL, block 1853. city,
Second street from Johnson to Bank,
Franklin street from Fifteenth to Six
tenth streets, against the lots and
parcels Of land according to the area
so as to include one half OF the pri-
vately owned property between said
streets improved and the next street
whether such privately owned prop
erty abuts upon said street or not
but in no case shall the privately
owned, property situated more than
800 feet from the street So improved
he SO assessed,-and against the
street railway company whose tracks
are located thereon, the said plats and
schedules showing the separate lots
and parcels of ground proposed to be
assessed for the cost OF the said i'm
provements, and the names of the
owners thereof, SO far as known, and
the amount to be assessed against
each lot or parcel OF ground, and the
street railway company whose tracks
are located thereon. and that said
plat and schedule are now on file In
the office of the city clerk Of the city
OF Keokuk. and that within twenty
days after the first publication Of this
notice all objections to such assess
ments, or to the prior proceedings on
account of errors. irregularities or in
Qualities, must be made In writing
and filed with the said clerk. Any
objections not SO made will be deemed
waived.
Date Of first publication Dec. IS,
1914.
o. w. SANDBERG,
City Clerk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16
GALESBURG ELKs IN
FAVOR OF 10 O'CLOCK
Lodge There Said to BE Considering
Closing at This Early
Hour.

GAIIEsBURG, Ill.,, Dec. 16.-An
amendment to the bylaws providing
for the closing Of the club rooms of
the, Elks lodge at 10 O'Clock every
night will be voted on by the lodge
members at the regular session on
Wednesday evening of this week.
Some Of the lodge members are in
favor of the amendment which was
proposed in good faith and others are
against it and the outcome will be in
teresting. TIL, move is said to be In
line with the efficiency and economy"
policy adopted by the women of the
city, To be out after 10 o'clock low
ers the efficiency of the male men,
bers Of the household The economy
comes in by reducing the club ex-
penses for the remaining two hours
which constitute the shank Of the
evening.
On the other hand there has de.
yeloped considerable opposition to the
amendment. Eleven O'Clock is the mys-
tic hour in Elkdom when the. toast is
proposed to the absent brethren and
for one moment Of the day the
thoughts of all Elks turn toward those
who have gone before like the eyes Of
all true followers Of Mahomet turning
toward Mecca, the birthplace Of the
prophet. The closing of the lodge
rooms at 10 o'clock strips all this SEN
timent from the ritual Of the order.
One Of the symbols Of the fraternity
is the clock with its hands pointing
to the hour OF II.
Other members OF the fraternity are
still stronger against the proposed
amendment and in favor of moving the
sign for "Elks Only out onto the
front doors Of the building They claim
that the policy of todaying for favor
with other organizations of the city
has never brought the lodge any good
results. 1t is also pointed out that the
Galesburg club rooms are open until
midnight and that the earlier closing
of their rooms would mean loss of
revenue.
Another amendment proposed
makes the weekly meeting of the
lodge on Saturday night instead Of
Wednesday night, at present. Still
another amendment proposed gives
added powers to the house committee
of the lodge.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16
SATURDAY SET
FOR SHOW DOWN DAY
Border, They Are 70 be
Answered.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-With ad-
ditional troops due at Naco. Ariz.s
Saturday, the show down there can
be expected almost Immediately there
after. The United States, it is ad-
mitted in official circles, has not
changed it's position. Unless the fir
ing across the border stops, it will be
returned and the three additional in.
fantry regiments and three batteries
of artillery now enroute there are for
the purpose of giving General Tasker
H. Bliss sufficient troops to meet any
hostile move that may follow the re-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16
sPEECHLEss FOR THANKS

Mena, Ark.-"I and Cardli to be all
you represent sri.es Mrs. II. B.
York, of this city. II suffered from
vomanly ailments, for nearly two
years. before tried Cardu! have
been so relieved since taking it J
cannot say enough In it's praile. II
has done me World OF goos,, and
recommend Cardui to all women"
Cardui is over so years old. and the
demand Is greater today than eve.
Cardui is the standard. tonic med
icine, for women Of every age. Would
you like to be well and strong? Then
take Cardui. It's record shows that 1t
will help you. Begin today Why wait?
ADV.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16

hourly trips over the works every day
including Sundays, with parties OF
visitors and explains details to them.
The place is full of things the wish
tors find interesting, 1t seems. AL
though it supposed that the visitors
would stop coming by this time, the
company now forecasts that they will
continue to come for years. This is
due partly to the fact that the works
are really impressive to the layman
as well as to the engineer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16
eHLY AVERAGE
OF VISITORS 5000
leather Shows No Signs OF De-
esina Crowds Which Come
to See Power Plant.

constant procession Of visitors
worlds greatest water-power in
esissippi river here Nas aver
bout 5000 per month during
INNER and is still continuing
Ply slight decrease. The wealth
ITS the attendance at times, but
roach of winter does not seem
|en the number very much.
company gives passes to the
to every respectable person
e. and furnishes every facility
E for visitors, although they
considerable item of expense
cent of benefit, as no charge
Ter Is made. A guide makes
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16

different kinds of fancy work discuss
ed The officers for the ensuing year
are: Liddy Akers, president; Maude
Erwin. vice PRESIDENT Alma Walton,
secretary; Pearl Franks, assistant
secretary; Ethel Wristen, treasurer.
Before their departure at 500 o'clock,
chicken sandwiches. celery. pickles
and cocoa wer,o served. The first So
cial will be held at the home OF Miss
Fife Weeks.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16
The Versatile Williams.

Paul R. Williams. chief clerk of the
accounting department of the Missis-
sippi River Power company. baseball
pitcher and president of the High
Tension club, proved to be also won
derfully good impersonator He play
ed the part of Miss Heliotrope Foxtrot
better than most professionals in that
line, from makeup to his weeping and
sobbing most Of the time the evidence
was going in.
The evident was overwhelmingly
funny and enjoyed by everybody ex-
cept the defendant. The advent of
specially good eats with buttermilk on
the side prevented verdict being
recorded
Going kiplinq One Better.
The High Tension club is composed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16

Itching, bleeding, protuding or
blind piles yield to Doan's Ointment.
Chronic cases Loon relieved. finally
cured. Druggists all sell it.-Adver-
usement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-16

DR. BRUCE l.. GlLEiLLAN.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
OMce. 621h Main street, oves
Winger Bros. store. Bell phone 1870
Black.
Residence. SIT North Fourth street
Bell phone 1280-Rel.
Hours-10-12 q. m; "a .. M: 7-s
p. m. Sunday by appointment
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
"A Battle Waging Near Paris
HARDMAN ASKS
UNANIMOUS VOTE
Be GIVEN HARRIS

MACON, Ga, Sept. 1.-(SpecialD-
Hon. Nat Harris, of Bibb, was today
nominated unanimously, and by ac-
clamation, as Georgia's next govern
or. The ball was started rolling early
in this stage of the convention pre-
cecdings when Randolph Anderson's
strength was thrown complimentary to
the man from Bibb. DR.. Hardman in
a complimentary speech, eulogistic Of
Judge Harris, withdrew his own name
and asked that his supporters vote for
Harris, and that the vote be by accla-
nation. A rousing unanimous vote
followed and Judge Harris was thus
formally nominated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
3,CO0,OGO TROOPS ENGAGED IN
BIGGEST BATTLE OF CONFLICT

LONDON, Sept. Especial ITO
day on the eve of the anniversary Of
the capitulation of Sedan, 100000
troops are battling on the French from
tier-the Germans in headlong effort to
celebrate the day with a dramatic
field success, the French backed by
their British allies to avenge their de-
feat of "A years ago.
That the Germans have gained some
ground in their encircling movement
On the French left wing is admitted by
the French foreign Office, but it is also
asserted that after three days bat
tie in this region tre Anglo French
line, although pushed back, remains
unbroken. 1t is claimed that the loss
es of the attacking Germans have been
enormously greater than those of the
defenders.
The heaviest fighting appears to be
taking place along a line from Perenne
in the department of Somme, to YER
vina, in the department of Aisne There
the flower of the German army is try
ing to pierce the British defense.
Further to the east the force of
the German crown prince still are at
tacking the French in the region about
Mezieres, the capital of the department
of Ardennes. The French claim to
have gained positive successe in the
Vosges mountains and in Lorraine
where the Germans are said to be in
retreat.
The statement that Emperor William
has gone to the Russian front cannot
be confirmed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
DELEGATES ARE
NAMED TUESDAY
FOR CONVENTION
TO REPRESENT CAMP SUMTER
Veterans Are Going to Macon
Reunion

Camp Sumter, 642, United Confeder-
ate Veterans, will be represented al
the state reunion by six of it's most
jealous members who have been chos
en- as delegates to the Macon meeting
on 18th instant. At the September
meeting of the camp, held yesterday
Messrs. H. T. Davenport, camp COM
mander; John A. Cobb, J. P. Britton,
W. S. Moore, John A. Mcdonald and
]. NJ. Hansford were elected as camp
representatives and will meet with
the old heroes in gray again at the
September reunion. Other camp mem
bers will also attend the reunion
while a cordial invitation is extend
ed to all veterans, U. D. c. and Sons
Of Veterans to attend the Macon re-
union.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
.BRITON EXPECTS TURK
TO ENTER EUROPEAN WAR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The Brit
ish embassy has been informed by a
cable from London that German Off
GERS have gone to Constinople to take
charge CT the Turkish army and that
a declaration of war from Turkey was
expected.
Following the advice of Field Mar
shal Baron Won der Goltz, it is stated
the Turkish government will form an
army of the first line composed Of
100000 men, all Mohammedans.
Turkeys entrance into the war may
mean that England will call upon ia
pan to land troops in the north of
France, while Russia is certain to be-
gin campaign against Constantine
pie.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
COLLEGE OPENS
With DORMITORY
SPACE OCCUPIED
ATTENDANCE IS VERY LARGE
And Outlook For The Session
Promising

With an attendance that promises TO
break all previous records at the op
ening of the fall season, the Third
District Agricultural and Mechanical
College got down to hard work yester-
day and begins the term under fat
tering auspices. Supt. John NJ. Col
lum is more than satisfied with the re-
suits already attained from the stand
point of attendance, and the only mat
ter perpleXing him is what to do with
other studens who may apply for ad-
mission. Nearly a full score Georgia
counties and several states are repre-
sented in the student body of sturdy
young men and young women seeking
a practical education there. While the
student ranks are well filled already
the doors of the college are not yet
closed to other applicants, and every
means will be put forth to take care O.
all who may apply. The fact that the
Americus college is filled to the capac-
ity point at every session is the best
possible attest of the superiority OF
the Third district school
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
RUSSIAN ADVANCE is
STILL UNCHECKED

ROME, Italy, Sept. 1.-(Special.)-
Rome has received report from Rou-
mania that the Russians have inflicted
crushing defeat on the Austrians in
Galicia, the troops of Emperor Francis
Joseph suffering losses amounting to
10000 men. A news dispatch from
st. Petersburg confirms this report
Other reports from the eastern thea
ter of war continue to be conflicting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
ALLIES HAVE UPPER HAND;
GERMAN POSITION. HAZARDOUS

PARIS, Sept. 1.-(Special.) 1.-The po-
sition of the allied armies, according
to the opinion of French military ex-
perts, is goad. The Germans, it is
pointed out ,are attempting a move
ment which if it fails, will leave them
in a hazardous situation with theiI
troops exhausted.
The British army, fresh and rested
the experts say, is about to engage the
extreme German right and to support
the French, who have been retiring
slowly for several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
RUSSIANS CONTINUE
MARCH ON BERLIN
Austrions Lose 10000 Men
In Battle With Soldiers of
The Gar. Berlin is En-
dongered By Advance OF The
Russians

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-(Special.)-
The absence of news concerning the
progress of the European war is to-
day most marked. Not since the early
days of August, when military opera
tions first took serious form, has there
been such a dearth of intelligence, Off
cial or otherwise. 1t is evident that
there is a concerted effort on the part
of both the English and the French au-
thorities to keep the wsrld at large IN
absolute ignorance of what is trans
piring in northern France.
No official statements have been for
warded from London, Paris or Berlin.
The veil of secrecy may be taken as an
indication that events Of Importance
are transpiring. A similar silence was
observed during the fighting around
Mons, Cambria and LeCateau last
week.
The latest official report on the sit
uation north of Paris, was issued last
night. 1t said that the French left,
owing to the progress of the German
right wing had been forced to mark a
new retirement" Explaining this an
nouncement the French embassy in
London today said:
THE Anglo-French army corps have
had to give ground, but nowhere have
they been broken through"
The fighting today is thought to be
centered around LaFere, strongly
fortified French position on the river
Disc. rs miles northeast of Paris.
The fate of the French capital may
hang on the outcome of these opera
tions.
A news dispatch frcm Dieppe says
pCa great battle has been fought at Crois-
hilles, and probably is still in progress.
No details are given, bnor has this
report been received from any other
source. CIoissilles is 10 miles south
east of Arras, in the department al
Pals DeCa,lailles, and is about Il
miles from Cambria.
A Frenchman who reached Paris to-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
GERMANY ABOVE ALI" Sang CREW OF
DOOMED CRUISER AS She Sank
Loss of Wahps Naval Engage
ment OF HegOand-Three Over 20 Men Killed.

The cruiser Ariadne arrived AMI
followed the enemy, which retired
westward and found another ship
fighting two British cruisers Of the
Lion class, which were greatly su-
perior to the German.
Sing as Ship Sinks.
The Araidne attacked gamely, but
a shell put half of her boilers out Of
commission. Despite this the fight
continued Then the quarter deck
took fire, but those of her guns that
still were capable of being worked
continued to fire. The enemy turned
westward. The forecastle Of the Ari-
sdne was soon ablaze. Her maga-
zine was flooded, but the gallant yes
sci was doomed. Her crew was mus.
tered and gave three cheers for the
emperor and sang the hymn Ger
many Above ALL"
The sinking of the ship probably
was due to the explosion of her mag
azine.
"The enemy vanished and two Ger
man ships came and rescued the sur
vivors, among whom were great
nlmDer of wounded.
Three officers and some seventy
men ere killed"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
GERMANS WILL SPARE
PARIS ART MUSEUMS

. NEW YORK, Sept If Paris is
taken by the Germans the art treas
ures of the Louvre will not be destroy
ed, according to Robert Weeks De-
Forest, president of the New York
city art commission, who returned
from the war zone last week. Both
sides have held art of all kinds al
most sacred, Mr.. DeForest said.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
Two Armies Engage on Bat
tlefeld Within Seuenty-Fi0e
Miles of French Cqpitol---
Strict Censorship Establish
ed By Officials in London
and Paris and Reports Are
Mea6re

day, says there are no Germans IN
Lille, Roubaix or Turcoing, group of
towns near the Belgian border which
were occupied by the Germans last
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
SITUATION IN BELGIUM
REPORTED SATISFACTORY"

ANTWERP, Sept. 1.-(Special.)-A
official communique given out here to-
day says the situation throughout Bel
GUM is satisfactory. The Germans are
declared to have evacuated Aerschot,
and railroad communication has been
restored in Campine county. The food
supply is diminishing rapidly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
TURKEY EXPECTED
To AID GERMANS

ROME, Sept. 1.-(Special)-Sev
ty-two superior German officers, form
ing the German military mission at
Constantinople have been incorporated
in the Turkish army and will peril
cipate in the war.
The presence Of the German officers
in the army is interpreted to mean
that Turkey will fight on the side of
Germany.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
ST. PETERSBURGS TO BE
RE-CHRISTENED PETRAGRAD

ST, PETERSBURG, Sept. by i'm
perial order the city of St. Petersburg
will henceforth be known at Petrograd
the change eliminating the Teuton con-
struction in the name of the chief city
Cf Russia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
BELGIAN COMMISSION ON
WAY To UNITED STATES

LONDON, Sept. 1.-(Special) The
Belgian commission On its way to the
United States to protest against a.
legged German atrocities was received
by King George today. The commits
sioners expect to leave for Washing
ton in a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
.SLATON, HARDWICK,
FIELDER, HUTCHENS
Are Baoted For in Convention For the Junior Senaorshp
Until Late Hour Last Night The FIRST Ballot Showed
Their individual Vote the Primary and Succeeding Ballots
CHANGED The Result But Little

governorship. After Judge Harris had
been placed in nomination j. Ran
dolph Anderson's delegation was
thrown to the Macon man.
DR.. Hardman's name was presented,
and the roll call was about to start
at 6 o'clock when DR.. Hardman's name
was withdrawn.
The convention was thrown into the
widest scene of disorder. There were
cheers for Hardman and cries for him
to speak.
DR.. Hardman took the platform and
the deafening applause continued for
ten minutes. He explained that he had
withdrawn his name from the conven-
ton and urged that the nomination Of
Judge Harris be unanimous.
Politicians say that he paved the
way for his entry to the governorship
race two years hence. 1t was a re-
markable speech, one that won friends
for him throughout the great crowd.
A moment later, Judge Harris was
officially nominated. He replied in
happy manner, thanking the people
of the state and the delegates for car
rying out the wishes of the people.
Following the nomination of Judge
Harris, Senator Hoke Smith was
placed in nomination by R. A. Broyles,
of Atlanta, the seconding speech be-
ing delivered by R. ]. Travis, of
Chatham.
Senator Smith was escorted to the
platform amid deafening applause. He
replied to criticism in regard to the
naming of convention officials, stating
that he thought that he had the right
have a word to say about this.
After his nomination was made
unanimous, Joe Pottle presented Tin
the name of Senator Hoke Smith the
Game Cock of the Tenth District,
Thomas w. Hardwick," for the short
term senatorial nomination.
John Hynds presented Governor Sla-
tons name. Buford Boykin, of Carroll
ton, named Hutchens, and Dupont
Guerry presented Mr.. Fielder.
]. E. Sheppard, of Americus, N
seconding the Fielder nomination, made
an eloquent speech and paid high trih-
ute to the Bibb candidate.
The first ballot resulted: Slaton,
14O; Hardwick, 1874; Fielder, So; Hutch
ems IS, the same as the primary.
Staten led on the second ballot, re-
sulting as follows; Slaton 1877, Hard
wick 13O, Fielder 81, Hutchens IA
On the third ballot two Slaton dele
gates went over to the Hardwick
standard.
The third ballet, taken. at 1O:3O
O'clock, showed no material change
in the vote, each of the four candi-
dates, Slaton, Fielder, Hardwick and
Hutchens holding approximately their
individual strength.
The convention will probably hold
on until midnight, if a nomination can
be effected
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
GERMAN WAR LEVY TO
BE PAID BY BELGIANS

LONDON, Sept 1.-(Special.) "A
news dispatch from The Hague, says
the four richest men of Belgium have
guaranteed the payment to Germany OF
the war tax of $4O,O0O,OOO levied by
the invaders against the Belgian cap
ital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
GERMANS LEAVING BERLIN;
RUSSIAN ADVANCE ALARMING

LONDON, Sept. Especial. News
dispatches received here today say
the people of Berlin, alarmed at the
Russian advance, are advance, are
beginning to leave the capital for neu-
tral countries.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02
TURK ALREADY Modified;
PROBABLY WON'T FIGHT

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-(SpeciaD
The Turkish ambassador A. Rustem
Bey, expressed doubt today that the
Turkish army was mobilizing and
about to fight on the side of Germany.
He said the Turkish army was mobil-
lied three weeks ago.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-09-02

BERLIN, Sept. IAN eye witness OF
the loss of the German cruiser Araidne
and the German torpedo boat destroyer
V-157 in the fighting between British
and German warships off Helgoland
Friday, relates the following story Of
the fight:
The destroyer was surprised in a
fog by a large number cf British de-
stroyers and submarines. When the
speed of the German destroyer became
affected W the English shells it turn
ed and confronted the enemy with the
intention of fighting to the end. Her
engines, however, soon completely
failed her and she was blown up t.
prevent capture. Her crew continued
firing until the boat disappeared be-
meath the waves"
Tried to Save Survivors
The narrator acknowledges the eff
forts of the British seamen to save
the German sailors, saying that de-
spite the danger involved, they
launched their boats for this purpose
While this was in progress" he
continues, German ships approached
the British forces and their boats and
the German ships picked up the sur
vivors.