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The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
RAILROADS
SAVE PARIS
Superiority of French
Transport Checks
Germans

PARIS, Nov. ls.-French military
authorities took over the railway
systems OF the country, whether
state or privately owned, at mid
night on July 81, 1914. Ever since
then the French railways have been
subjected TO a frightful strain. Pu0-
LEGATION of the figures for the month
Of August, 1s14-1s15. enables one to
measure and appreciate the magni-
tude OF the work required OF the
transport system under war condi-
tons and military control
From the very outset the mobili.
cation and concentration had exact
ed the maximum Of effort, and that
concurrently with the departure for
the front Of rs per cent of the train
ed men. All the train services hac
to be brought to sudden stop so a
to be Immediately intensified anu
increased in order TO cope with the
imperious necessity OF carrying
within the shortest time the great
est number of troops to the frontie
This sudden change had TO be &C
complished without a seconds hes
tation. the safety OF the country de
pending upon its smoothness ar
rapidity. Meanwhile traffic for pas
sengers and freight had to be con
tinue6.
Until Aug. 8, the mobilization
proper lasted. In three days tAu-.
2-5) more than 1000 trains ran Owe
the privately-owned p. L. VI (Parir
Lyons-M Mediterranean On Aug.
the mobilization continuing, the con
centration (the transporting OF the
formed units to specified points or
the frontier) began. The state-own
ed eastern system during fortnight
ran an average OF 40 military trains
day. while transporting $4,000 CT
villains who were fleeing the inva
sion. On the privately-owned Or
leans line the concentration trans
port amounted to 1000 military
trains. aggregating $1,000 cars.
which transported 100000 officers
and soldiers. $4,000 horses and Az
900 vehicles or guns
In certain central stations a train
passed every FIVE minutes on an
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
In the, Religious World
"Count Your Mercies."

spirit OF gentleness: looking 10 thy
self. lest thou also be tempted
Gal. 6.1.
God answers prayer; sometimes.
when hearts are weak.
He gives the very gifts believers
seek.
But often faith must learn a deep
er rest,
And trust Code silence when He
does not speak;
For He whose name IL Love will
send the best.
-Myra G. PlsntE
do not think we have any right
TO think OF a heaven for Others,
much less OF heaven for ourselves,
in the world to come, until we are
wholly determined 70 make this
world a heaven for our fellowmon,
and are AepiRs- believing, lcXinE-
and working FOR that, and foreits
realization not In a thousand or
million years, but IN q nearer and
nearer future.--Stopford A. Brooke
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
NANCY HANKS
PASTOR LIES IN
NEGLECTED GRAVE

BEDFORD. Ind, Nov. I9.-The
body OF minister who preached the
funeral sermon OF Nancy Hanks
mother OF Abraham Lincoln, Is bur
led In Lawrence county in little
neglected country graveyard. Sew
eral miles west OF this city and
-tfttchrtt Is fttrte yruvGsruur almost
hidden by the weeds that bears the
inscription David Elkins. S. c.,
Mil. War lSl2."
The Lincoln family moved from
Kentucky 20 Spencer county, Ind. in
1916. A year later the mother died,
and in those days IL was difficult
matter 10 get minister at the time
OF a death, and the funeral services
were often preached later at a con
venient time.
A few days after the death OF his
mother, young Lincoln wrote 10 Mr..
Elkins. who was a neigh0or OF the
family in Kentucky requesting him
10 come and preach his mothers flu
neral sermon. Mr.. Elkins started
on horseback for the Lincoln home
10 comply With the request OF Tin
coin. The minister travelled nearly
100 miles. Lincoln becoming impa-
tient. started TO visit Mr.. Elkins and
they met on the rad, returning 10
the Lincoln home together
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
MAN SWALLOWS
FENCE STAPLE

NATCHEZ. Miss. Nov. ID. c.
Reilly suffered a peculiar accident
when he swallowed an inch aud
half staple. He was repairing a
harbed wire fence and had the staple
In his mouth. Something attracted
his attention and he threw his head
back. This caused the staple to
slip into his throat and he was
forced 70 swallow II or be choked.
He has suffered no Ill effects as vet.
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prevent the Germans reaching Ca
lais 5000 trains moved 20 divisions
OF infantry. to defeat the enemy IL
being necessary 20 exceed in rapid
ity and capacity his railway trans
port and conference.-the in
time.
Meanwhile sanitary trains had 10
he provided for the wounded, and
both the armies and the civilian
population had to be fed. For the
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

Religions in the heart, not In the
knee.--Douglas Jerrol1.
Life r. a long lesson in humility.
~. M. Barrie.
Friends, in this world Of hurry,
And work. and sudden end.
n q thought comes quick OF doing
A Kindness TO O friend.
DO II that very moment!
Don't put II off-don't watt
whats the use OF doing kindness
II you do II day too late9
Charles Kingsley.
Life r. not 30 short but that there
n always room for courtesy.--Em.
erscn.
Brethren. even n man be over.
.1aken IN any trespass. ye who are
opirituai. restore such one in a
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
WARS BLIGHT is
OVER RESORT

Meran. famous health resort in
the ryrol, has been smothered by
the world struggle. the National
Geographic society al Washington
SAYS An ancient Roman outpost
where legionaries stood guard
against northern barbarians and
where Caesars sought to regain
their dissipated healths, Meran has
maintained through all its checker
ed history a high reputation as a
resort for rank and fashion. This
picturesque city. banked by lesser
Alps. has been favorite wintering
place for wealthy Americans, a
number OF whom have purchased
villas there. and some OF whom
have become permanent residents.
Before the war considerably more
than 10000 guests sought Meran
each year.
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average for more than a fortnight.
In addition TO the transport pro
vided for the French army, the
northern line had 10 take care of
the British expeditionary corps,
ESQ 900 strong, plus It's material and
stores. and the Orleans system ran
400 trains at six-minute intervals,
bringing up the Indian troops.
The battles OF the Marine and OF
the User increased the strain To
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

Paris intrenched camp alone the or
leans line brought up in month
ll7OO0 tons OF foodstutfs. $4,000
tons OF fodder. 10000 oxen. 2llooo
sheep and pigs.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

Gods dealings are not on a give
and-take basis. He does not give
20 us for the sake OF getting gifts
from MS. There is nothing In the
nature Of business transaction
about Gods relations TO US. His
bW,nties all are prompted by abun.
dant mercy and boundless love. He
gives because He is God
For the erring thought
4 Not into evil wrought;
For the wicked viii
betrayed and haffed still;
For the heart from itself kept,
Our gratitude accept.
For ignorant hopes that were
Broken In our blind prayer.
For pain, death. sorrow, sent
Unto our chastisement:
For all loss OF seeing good,
Quicken our gratitude.
Anon.
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Described Him

The Tombstone Aaa---HeE- would
simply Gone Home" do7
Mrs. Newweeds--1 guess that
would he all right. II was always
the last place he ever thought or
going Puck
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

Sweden is smoking smaller quan
titles Of foreign tobacco.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

n 0oe - given.
sI<et the redeemed Of the Lord
/. ~ 90" The voice OF such praise
\ and testimony Is heard as glad mu-
I 10 In the courts OF heaven. II you
have been redeemed from sin. and
rum daily aifs4esities, say-so. into
y the listening Ear that waits for
EVER note OF gratitude.
A surrendered heart makes music
{. 81 heaven. For Gods gifts 10 W
" He asks the gift OF ourselves TO
Him. Nothing less will satisfy Him.
By His mercies He Is moving us to
Him. His every gift is a repetition
, u His invitation: "My child, give
me thy heart"
These are great days in which TO
. Be alive. The stir and ferment OF
society may trouble some. but to
\ the person who wants TO count In
life. these things spell opportunity.
/ II this plastic social and political
oondition OF our day there exists a
rare chance for men OF noble ideals
\ md altruistic aims TO impress them
4 selves upon their time. II thought
\ ful men. patriotic men, Christian
men. seize this occasion, and do not
/. abandon II to the demagogue or TO
the man of ilI-balancsi views. this
generation may accomplish wonders
FOR the progress OF human society.
\ And surely this is profound rea'
son for Thanksgiving.
The apostles rule for a royal life
"a this: whatsoever We do. In
word or deed, do all In the name OF
the Lord Jesus. giving thanks to
! God and the Father by him"
n Never 20 TO God for now blessings
Ebofore you have given Him re-
cent for the old ones.--Joseph
PARKER.
God Gives the grateful soul more
reasons for gratitude.
Our pleasure pleases God. The
FATHER ID content to know that He
Aas made His child happy.
n n impossible for us To main
\ tain q balance with God. We can
B net make an equivalent return for
/: Ms endless benefaction. All that
He requires OF rs Is a spirit OF
xratitude and Of loving obedience.
HIT that He does require.
When a messenger whose name IL
Adversity comes from the Father
bearing gifts that we 10 not under
Eotand and do not want, are we able
% look mp and say: Father, l. thank
Thee" Christ was.
Gratitude Is duty none can be
excused from, because II is always
/ q our own disposal--Charron.
Just to be glad is praise.
A single grateful thought towards
heaven is the most perfect prayer. |
leasing.
There is a shallow sort OF graft /!
Ftude that thrives only In the sun /
! shine. But the genuine spirit OF
praise is a deeper .thirg; it gives
thanks In dark days and In bright.
for 1t is an underlying principle OF
ME-. II Is aware that whatever the
\, nature OF souls immediate cir.
eumstances may be. on the whole
!: & has abundant reason for thanks
N owing.
Gods dealings are not on give
and-take basis. He does not give
3 n ,la for the sake Of getting gifts
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

'ceoe Comments on the Uniform
prayer Meeting Topic OF the
Youne Peoples soeieties--chris-
Han Gndssvor, etc.--for November
81. 1.-THE Way In Which God
Wants To Be Thanked."--Ps. 81:
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
Dy WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

Cod gives much and takes little;
- remember the little taken and
1trets to return thanks for the much
1not Il given.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

sure Death 20 Bugs
Here is an insecticide invented
hv Or. Gilbert z. Brooke, port
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19
5000 Boston Ferns In Pots
Saturday, $50 to 1890 A. NJ.
Worth
75c to S1.50

Because Of the enormous
crowds that attend these
great fern sales, We have
made arrangements 10 dis
pose OF the entire shipment
at the rate OF % plants
every minute for two hours.
The sale will start promptly
at $3.50 and will positively
be discontinued az half past
ten. We have made arrange
ments to handle the crowds
quickly and efficiently.
These large. live. growing
ferns come In 6-inch florist
pots and are worth 75c 90
$3.50. Come early Saturday
and take one home at CSC
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

When a messenger whose name Is
Adversely comes from the Father
bearing gifts that we 10 not under
stand and do not want, are we able
10 look mp and say: Father, l. thank
Thee" Christ was.
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

The apostles rule for q royal life
a this: whatsoever We do. In
word or deed, do all In the name OF
the Lord Jesus. giving thanks to
ODD and the Father by him"
The Detroit times., 1915-11-19

n A single grateful thought towards
heaven is the most perfect prayer.
LEASING.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08

NJ. ]. Dammann of Lemars, Iowa, hay
ing charge Of the altar service. At the
close of the service a cordial welcome
was extended to the delegates by the
pastor of the St. Pauls church, Rev.
VIM. Kreis, to which the president
heartily responded in the name of the
district.
The first business session was call
ed to order by the president at 200
p. m. The roll call by the secretary,
Rev. K Fauth of Westside, Iowa, re-
vealed the presence of sixty-seven
ministers and sixty-one delegates.
Thereupon tho reports OF the various
officers and boards were read and sub
mitted to the different committees for
consideration and report. The reports
of the officers and boards brought out
the fact that wholesome progress had
been made during the past year in the
various branches of work IN which
the district and the synod as whole
are engaged. The reports of the com.
mittees led to the adoption of a large
number of resolutions which are to
be guide and inspiration for all
those entrusted with the carrying on
of the work of the church, minister
and laymen alike.
The conference adjourned at 1000
a. m. on the 31st of May. BUSINESS
sessions were held every day from
$50 a. M, till p. m The officers
were reelected for another year. They
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
Among the Amateurs

Quincy Wing: The Keokuk Moose
team came to Quincy with about forty
members of the lodge and then pro-
ceeded to give its Quincy brethren a
1871 lacihg at Otis park. The game
was to have started at o'clock, but
the train was late and the game did
not begin until 800 A good sized
crowd watched the game. The Keokuk
pitcher, Whitaker, is a former Cen
trail association star and all the Quin-
cv Moose could get off him was five
hits, in fact they were lucky to cs-
cape being shut out. Hermsmeyer,
the Quincy pitcher, made two base
hit in the third inning, the only ex-
ira hit made Off Whitaker Weiss
caught for Quincy. Arrangements are
being made for return game at
Keokuk soon. Next Sunday the Moose
expect to play the Marblehead team
at Marblehead
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
DOM ELLISON.
. . q o q = o O o . . . . o . =

Mrs. F. c. Taber and son Earl Sun
dayed in Galland.
Mrs Robert Lowenberg has return.
ed to her home in Morovia, Iowa,
after a pleasant visit at home.
Miss Clara Esworthy and nephew
Flaissig Nichols have returned to
their home in Brookfield, Mo, after a
several days visit at the Mrs. D. E.
Wiegner home.
Mrs. Hannah Gompf is seriously i'll
at her home in Donnellson. Her many
friends hope for her speedy recovery.
Miss Elsie Mattern is visiting in
Quincy, I'll.
Mrs. John Frank of Mt. Sterling Wis
tied home folks the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Wiegner and
daughters Miss Clara Esworthy and
Flaissig Nichols are visiting home
folks.
Tabor-Wiegner Wedding.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
G. Tabor Wednesday evening, June 2,
at O'Clock when their daughter Mari
eta was united in marriage to Ed
ward II. Wiegner of Farmington, Iowa,
Rev c. L. Tenant of Mt. Pleasant
being the officiating clergyman. The
ceremony was performed in the pres
ence of only the near relatives of the
contracting parties. After the cere-
mony a wedding supper was served
This young couple need no fntroduc-
ton to our readers as both are well
and favorably known to all The
bride is the second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F c. Tabor of Donnellson,
Mr.. TABOR being publisher of the Dom
nelson Review, and by her sweet dis
position and charming manner has
numbered her friends by her acquaint-
ances. She will be universally missed
in her home, in her church and by the
young folk of Donnellson. Mr.. Wieg-
ner is the youngest son of Mrs. Dora
e. Wiegner of Donneilson. Since his
graduation from the Farmington high
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
Where They Play Today.
State Law Prohibits.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
DETROIT, Mich June S.-Incorpor-
alton of the Ford Motor company in
some other state than Michigan be-
cause of the decision Of the stockhold-
ers to increase the capital stock from
100000 to 500, 100000 was in pros
pect today. as a result Of ruling
from Secretary of State Vaughn. The
secretary held that the statutory pro-
vision limiting Michigan corporations
to s25,OOO,OOO would apply to the Ford
company.
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are: Rev. J. e.. Berkner, Remsen. la-
president; Rev. G. Member, Ackley
Iowa, vice president; Rev. X. tau,n
Westside, Iowa. secretary; ana MI
John ,Blaul, Burlington, treasurer.
Beside the business sessions, deVo
.tional services were conducted ever!
evening in which German and Ensnsn
sermons were delivered. On SUNDAY
forenoon the large audience was priv.
legged to listen to sermon deivere.
by the president general Of the synoo
Rev. j. Baltzer of st. Louis, Mo. Inc
afternoon services of this day Wele
devoted to the interest OF the nlis
sions. A feature of this service was
the ordination OF F. Zicha for tne
ministry. At this solemn occasion tns
Revs. J. Baltzer, J. E. Berkner ana
F.. Werning officiated. In connecuon
with evening services the installauuua
of the new officers took place. lns
farewell greetings were EXTENDED ~
the st. Paul's church by the presioen.
of the district. The members OF u,e
district departed reluctantly, haS,se
been so royalty entertained by ~.
good people OF st. Paurs church una
their praises will be sung by the a LEI,
gates for many days to come. ,I.n
next conference will be held at fiu0
bard, Iowa.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
ASHER WINNER IN
PITCHERS BATTLE
Big Ed chueks Great Game Against
the Clinton Pilots Yesterday.
Winning by 8 to
Score.
BAUM BREAKS UP GAME
cTout by Left Fielder In the Ninth
Inning, Drives Home Win
ming Run for BoyIe's
Indians.

Baum's single in the ninth with the
bases choked drove in the run that
gave Boyle's Indians three-two vic
tory over the Clinton Pilots in the
opening game of the series here yes
terday afternoon before a small crowd
of fans who braved the cool weather
and threats OF rain. The fray was a
pretty pitchers battle between Big Ed
Asher and Gawge Manush's mounds
man, Jones. Ed had all the better Of
the argument.
At the end of the eighth inning. fana
were hunting soft spots on the bleach
er boards in expectation of sticking
around for few extra innings. Both
sides had been retired without any
difficulty in the next to the closing
session. Asher had whitfield three
Pilots in that inning. He came back
in the visitors half Of the ninth with
the same stuff. The first man famed
and the next two went out on easy
plays.
But the Indians. headed by Charley
Hollocher, selected the last inning to
bear down on Jones and his Pilot back.
ers. Charles lead Off with a single.
Harvey sacrificed him to second on a
beautiful hunt and he took third when
Ellison pegged wildly to first on
Fggleston's roller, drawing MEME off
the bag so that both runners were
safe. Asher was hit on the leg with
a pitched ball, iamming the sacks,
with but one down. Then Rollie Baum
elouted one on the nose that would
have been good for two sacks Hollo-
cher scored from third and the game
was over.
Clinton's runs were made in the
third and fifth innings when Asher
was little shy of control Kensal
started it in the third when he hit to
Swick who bobbled the ball. MEME
sacrificed and Milligan damned out a
two-bagger. Doubles coming in rapid
succession by Manush and Simons in
the fifth gave them their other score
The Tribesmen counted their first
two runs in the third inning, when
they gathered in total Of five hits.
The bases were choked when the last
out was made in this inning.
Asher was a little wild in the first
part of the game, burt seemed to grow
stronger as the battle progressed
Five OF his seven strike-outs were
made in the last four innings He
walked six batters during the after
noon.
Jones was given gilt edge support
by the Pilots. two double plays TAX
ing him out of danger on different
occasions. The Indians played a
opp,- ooo,, in h.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
Harrison Anti.Narcotic Law.

I United Press Leased Wire Service
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga, June s.-Ef.
fects Of the Harrison federal anti-nar-
cotic law on both the community and
drug fiends was given scientific analy-
sis to-day at the annual meeting of
the Georgia Pharmaceutical associa-
ton. A new state drug law will also
be drafted for presentation to the
Io~islature, to reinforce the Harrison
act.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
JitneY-MoNie Comhlnatio 4.

DALLAS, Tex, June S.-Jitney rid
ers with the movie craze can now be
deposited right at the front door of
two of the citys largest movies,
through a reciprocity agreement be-
tween the iitney union and the union
theatres
"You drop your passengers out in
front of our place." said the union
houses. and We'll advertise your jit-
neys on our screens"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08

Tom Hayden, owner of the Burling-
ton, Central association, baseball club
left Burlington yesterday, quitting his
baseball connections with that city
after unsuccessful attempts to reach
a satisfactory agreement with the d.
rectors of the Burlington association
on the sale of the club by Hayden to
the Burlington association
Hayden took with him the uniforms
of the Red SoX team. He left behind
him unpaid 5000 guarantee to the
Marshalltown club. $3.50 guarantee
to the Clinton club, and a $50 guaran-
tee for yesterdays scheduled game
with Muscatine which was not played.
These guarantees, together with UNI
paid salaries, bring the total deficit
up to 500.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
Today's sched uIe.

National League.
Philadelphia at st. Louis.
New York at Chicago.
Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at Pittsburgh.
Federal League.
st. Louis at Kansas City.
Baltimore at Brooklyn.
Open date for other clubs.
American League.
st. Louis at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Boston.
Detroit at New York.
Cleveland at Washington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
Central Association
Standing Of the cIubs-Yesterday's
Resu!ts-Today's Games.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Yesterdays Results.
q Ut U'J FESoso'
At keokuk-keoku 8: Clint

Yesterdays EesuItS.
At keokuk-keokuk, 8: Clinton, g..
At Observation-Disclosures Contest
called off but not forfeited.
At Mason City-Mason City, {;
4.
At Observation-Disclosures 0;
Cedar Rapids, 5.
Where They Play Today.
Clinton at keokuk.
Mus"a.5ae at Burlington.
WatH.Ioo at Mason City
Cedar Rapids at Marshalltown.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-06-08
HAYDEN QUITS
BURLINGTON CLUB
Owner Of Burlington Red Sox Quits
Club When Negotiations
Are Not Sue
cessfuI.
CITY TO RETAIN CLUB
Officials Believe Baseball in BurIIns-
ton viii be Helped by
Hayden's De-
parture.
CITY TO RETAIN CLUB

President M. e. Justice returned
from Burlington last night and this
morning stated that the club would be
retained at Burlington on about the
same basis the keokuk club is con-
Quoted. It will require only about
$1,000 to run the club through the re-
maincer of the season and this amount
can be raised easily. Dick Rohn will
continue as manager.