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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-09
Ct Francis Society Meets.

At the home Of Miss Helen Morgan.
112 North Thirteenth street, this aft
ernoon and evening, the Ladies So
ciety Of ST Francis De Sales church
are holding a social meeting and a
Christmas sale. Many articles of fan
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish TO thank our friends and
neighbors; also the l. o. o. F. and
G. A R. posts, for kindness shown
and beautiful flowers sent, during the
illness and death of our father, John
Ferguson
SONS AND DAUGHTER.
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Cummins-Dauber Weddino.

Fl. Madison Gem City: Myron B.
Cummings of Bonaparte and Jenny
May Dauber of Pennington, were mar
ried at o'clock yesterday afternoon
by Rev. F. C. Edwards at the Trinity
K eokuk.
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Entertains Priscilla Club.

members of the Priscilla club Wednes-
day afternoon in honor of her mother
and sister who are visiting here from
Newark, Cal.
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Entertaining Today.

The ladies Of ST. Mary's Catholic
church entertained large company
at cards this Afternoon in st. Mary's
hall A committee of fourteen men,
bers formed the committeeman on
entertainment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-09
Afternoon Bridge Club.

Miss Elizabeth Collier entertained
the young women Of the Afternoon
Bridge club today at her home on
North Second street.
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SPY CAUGHT IN
ACT AT PLANT
Was About to Blow UP One Of the
Dupont Powder Factories, it
10 Claimed.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service]
HOPEWEIiL,y Va, Dec: ,9.-Caught
in the act of placing a high explo-
sive in the Dupont powder plants
shipping warehouse here last night, q
man believed to be a teuton agent
was under arrest here today. A large
quantity of gun cotton was in the
wareh ouse awaiting shipment to the
allies.
Blue prints, a powerful field glass
and sketches Of the Dupont plant
were found among the mans effects.
A Greek companion was released to-
day after large quantity Of nitro
glycerine was taken from him.
Factory authorities are holding the
man in the company jail, refusing to
disclose his name. .
Big Fire in Town.
HOPEWEIL, Va, Dec. 9.-The en-
tire business section of Hopewell was
threatened with destruction this aft
ernoon by fire. The blaze started in a
Greek restaurant, and famed by a
strong wind, quickly spread to other
buildings.
The fire department from the Du-
pont Powder plant aided volunteer
fremen in fighting the blaze and at
80 had been unable to bring 1t I'M
der control. Aid has been Lent from
Petersburg
Hopewell is war boom town,
having sprung into prominence on &C.
count of the, powder plant there. .~
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ST. PAUL'S BROTHERHOOD AN
NUAL MEETING TONIGHT.
Scripture reading and Bible study.
Disposition of regular business. Pay
ment Of dues Election of officers.
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WANTED-25 milk cows of good age
and largo producers. Address w.
G. VanPappelendam. Warsaw, Ill.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MFN-Our illustrated catalogue ex.
plains how we teach barber trade
in short term. mailed free. Moler Bar.
Der college, St Louis, Mo.
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WANTED-25 button cutters; can
use some not experienced men.
Hawkeye Pearl Button Co.
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LADIES-Our catalogue explains how
we teach hair dressing. manicurfng,
facial massage, etc, in few weeks,
mailed free Moler college. so North
Sixth, St. Louis.
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FOB SALE.
LOST.

LOST-On road between Keokuk and
Wayland or Wayland and Revere,
Russian leather handbag. Liberal re.
ward il returned to 621R Main, Keo.
kuk, Iowa.
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w ant Column
WANT ED.

WANTED--At once 10000 dull safety
razor blades to sharpen at Wood
bury's, 1904 Main street.
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WANTED-An experience grocery
clerk to take up established tea and
coffee route Call at room IA, Grand
Hotel, after p. N.
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Read The Daily Gate City 100
per week.
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FOR RENT-Modern furnished rooms,
for housekeeping, and sleeping, all
furnace heat. No. 214
Concert. .taF "
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to the public. 1t is expected that many
will avail themselves Of the opportun-
ity to hear Rev. McAllister, and to
hn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
MARSHALL COUNTY
 FARMER IS KILLED
ID. H. EdmOndsOn Shot While Riding Home-Keykun-
 dall Under Arrest

Albertville. July 2o.-(Special )-David H. Edmondson, prominent farmer of this county, was shot and instantly killed while returning to his home from Albertville this morning. c. Keylxundall also prominent Marshall county farmer. is under arrest charged with the kill ing.
 MT. Edmondson lived four miles east of Albertville, and was returning home in buggy when the shooting occurred As he passed the Keykundall home he was shot twice with a shotgun, both loads taking effect in his head and breast.
 Mrs. Edmondson noticed the frightened team pass her home and telephoned ahead to a neighbor. who stopped it and found MT. Edmondson lying upon the sea | dead
 Sheriff Lewis and Deputy Carl Me. Lester were immediately notified, and following the coroners investigation Keykundall was placed under arrest. He was removed in an automobile to the Marshall county jail at Guntersville. The only statement Keykundall would make to The Age-Herald correspondent following his arrest was: "I do not deny the killing
 Keykundall and Edmondson were known to have had a dispute over tn. boundary line of their adjoining farms and it is believed the killing was re suit of this trouble. The killing hae created a sensation fin this communir
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
MIDDLETON HAS
 THIRD PLAN FOR CUT
Would Retain All Fire Stations, But Cut Off Fifty-Six Men From
 Department

s. A. Middleton. chief of the fire de- partment. submitted third plan of retrenchment to the city commission gests retaining all the present fire stations but cutting off from two to six men according to the size of the station and number of men employed The third plar, like the other two submitted, reduces the expenditures of He states the reduction of force will reduce the efficiency of the fire de- rartment 30 to 40 per cent
 In submitting the new plan of re- trenchment Chief Middleton sums up as follows:
 Total reduction in the fire fighting force. 56 men and one fire inspector
 This will reduce the pay roll of the fire department $45O0 per month.
 This will leave all the stations in cid Birmingham and the congested dis trict poorly manned.
 This will leave only two men al the following stations: East Birming ham. Avondale. Graymont, Vivian Pratt City East Lake and Fairview, from seven to five men. with the eX- from seven to fire men. with the eX- ception of West End. which will have four.
 This will throw 57 men out of em- Dloyment and reduce the efficiency of the fire department from 30 to 40 }per cent"
 The city commission will take for maj action on one of the three budgets sometime during the present week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
PLEA FOR HOME RULE
 ID BE SENT SOLONS
Pamphlets Printed and Will Be Placed in Hands of
 Legislature Today

An attractive pamphlet. with the title, Vital Reasons Why Birmingham Con- stitutional Amendment Should Pass-A Plea for Home Rule" was issued yester- day and copies will be sent to Montgom- cry and placed in the hands of every member of the house and senate today
 The pamphlet sets forth much of the ma . terial gathered by the special committee of 100 business men who made d thorough investigation of the city's affairs. It is signed by the following:
 George B. Ward, A. O. Lane, James Weatherly city commissioners.
 Crawford Johnson, president Chamber of Commerce.
 sydney ]. Bowie, chairman committee of one hundred
 Frank Nelson, Jr., chairman committee on permanent relief
 Robert Jemison. Jr president Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company.
 Hill Ferguson, president Birmingham Real Estate exchange.
 C. C. Burke, Dupuy-Rurke Realty com pany. Ensey.
 J. B. Wood, free employment bureau.
 J. D. Moore, Moore-liandley Hardware company.
 w. W. Crawford. president American Trust and Savings bank.
 F. NJ. Jackson. president Jefferson County Building and Loan association.
 w. II. Kettig, manager Crane company.
 It is expected that a committee hearing will be given the B rminghamu measure Thursday and if the committed is ready at that time a large delega ton will go to Montgomery to impress upon the commit teemen the importance of the measure to Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
MRS. ABIGAIL NELSON
 IS DEAD IN DECATUR
Was Great Niece of John Quincy Adams and Descendant of
 the Puritans

Decatur July 2O.-lSpecial.) )=After an illness of several months. due most ly to old age. Mrs. Abigail Nelson died at her home West Moulton street, where she had lived since January. 1874. The funeral took place from the family residence Monday afternoon at . o'clock and the interment followed in the city cemetery,
 Mrs. Nelson was born in Dearborn moved to Decatur with her husband and children in January, 1874. She was one of the oldest citizens of Decatur. Her husband James Monroe Nelson. died October 19, 1S96
 Mrs. Nelson was a great-niece of John Quincy Adams, president of the United States. She was a decendant of the Puritans. Her husband was a na- tive of North Carolina She was the mother of 10 children, six of whom arc living. as follows: Will w. Nell son, editor of the Decatur Weekly News; George A. Nelson. John c. F. Nelson and Miss May A. Nelson, all of the Decaturs. and James B. Nelson of Harvert. and Mrs. Henry Brunten of Brook Ind.
 Mrs. Nelson all her life was great lover of flowers and birds and all na- ture. At her home, just outside of the corporate limits of the Decaturs, she had extensive grounds where grew flowers of all kinds She died as she had lived, believer in the Christian faith and a lover of all of Gods ere ation, especially of flowers and birds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
Highway Officials Coming Here

Information was received by Secretary Radcliffe of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday from P. l.. Atherton of Louis- vile, president of the Central Lincoln Highway association, stating that he and Walter H. Grim of Salem, Ind. chairman of the executive committee of the Lakes to the Gulf Highway association expected to be in Birmingham July 30 and the good roads committee of the chamber has made plans to invite various good roads off cials of the state here to confer with these gentlemen. State Highway Engineer w. g. Keller and other good roads asso- citation officials will meet with MT. Ath- erton and Mr. Grim for the purpose of discussing a plan to make the Jackson highway section of the gulf to the lakes highway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21

their banks were overhowing with money. much the greater part of which belonged to the farmers Furthermore, he was told that the farmers themselves, at lea st in the grain growing sections, would have abundant resources for the movement of their crops to the market
 What MT. Simonson said upon his re- turn to New York was confirmed a day or two ago by President Reynolds while on a visit to New York. There was no qualification in MT. Reynolds assertion that throughout the west there is at this time money in plenty. perhaps too much so He explained this chiefly as evidence of the prosperity of the farmers. but to some extent due to rather slack business demands The result is that the mana gers of the banks are wondering how they can make use of this money so as to find fairly profitable employment for it. When the harvests begin to move some part of this money may be prof1tably employed. This means that the treasury department will not be called upon 10 repeat the des- perate and yet successful experiment which Secretary Shaw dared to make.
 One very important intimation which President Reynolds ventured to make was that the banks which are now overfowing with money in the grain producing sec lions of the country and in other geo. tinns would be in position to relieve any einervencv due to any strained cotton sit nation which the southern planters may face. Not at any time has a more con- else statement been made which reflects the money strength of the United States than was that made by President Reynolds in the course of his comments when in New York He called attention to tho fact that today the surplus reserve held ny the banks of the United States is ab- proxi,nately s750o00.oo0. In addition to that there Is an export balance in favor of the United States of H.000. 000O 900. Therefore the country is in splendid shape to meet any exigencies that might arise due to the movement of the crops to the markets.
 Apparently Mir Reynolds thinks that although the farmers this year will re- ceive no more than q bushel on tho average for their wheat. nevertheless, as there is to be a record harvest of wheat, the aggregate sum received by the farm CTS may be about as large as was the ag- grecate last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
Had Stubborn Case of h. digestion for a Year and
 Was Very Weak
WONDERFUL WORK
 OF TANLAC
Statement by Prominent Woman Rings With Genu-
 inc Sincerity

Many people feel reluctance in pub licly indorsing a proprietary medicine, even though they have been greatly benefited through its use, as they shrink from publicity. This In a great measure was the case with Mrs. k. E. Marshall of 2017 Fifteenth avenue, North Highlands, Birmingham. who Is of a modest, unassuming disposition. She numbers her friends by her ae- quaintances and spoke ~ith great sin cerity when the Tanlac representative called to see her Tuesday morning.
 T think I have tried Tanlac suffi- ciently to tell you what 1t has dore for me, and feel like I ought 10 let you know" said Mrs. Marshall. For one year I have suffered terribly from in- digestion and weakness. Nothing l ate seemed to agree with me and l had excruciating pains in the stomach aft CT eating. I got so I could not sleep on my left side at all as the pain was so great. It seemed like the hot weatheT was almost more than l cou,d stand as I was weak and nervous. ! had tried all sorts of things but failed ,o get relief and about three weeks age I had about decided I might as well quit eating since 1t only caused sui fering and did not nourish me.
 About two weeks ago" continued
 
 vertised in The Age-Hcrald, and that 1t was recommended for complaints like mine, and I decided there would be no harm to try 1t. 1 sent downtown for d bottle and made up my mind to give it a fair trial. for. to tell you the truth. I had almost given up hope. You see, l have always. up sto year ago. been able to eat most anything l liked with out any bad results, and was able 10 look after my household affairs with out the least inconvenience, so it wor- ried me greatly to find myself in such a shape that practically could do noth- ing and was losing strength all the time have used nearly two bottle now, and it Is truly wonderful.
 You see me here this morning, busy with my sewing. and I am glad to be able to tell you that feel better thnn for a long time. Am growing stronger every day and really have a good ap- petite and can eat without any un- pleasant results. I notice. too, that rest on my left side and feel no pain whatever.
 My mother, who is getting quite old" said Mrs. Marshall, seeing my great improvement. has commenced taking Tanlac and I feel sure 1t will give her strength. Am going to let her continae 1t for awhile I have great faith in 1t. She suffers greatly from weak ness and has no appetite I am always glad to tell anyone about medicine that I believe in as strongly I Go Tanlac and l hope it may do others as much good it has me-
 Tanlac the Master Medicine. that is accomplishing such wonderful results throughout the country, is sold in Bir- mingham exclusively by Jacobs Drug Store and Patton-Pope Go. It is also on sale at Bessemer by Pegram- Patton Drug Co, and in Ensley by D. W. Moi ris Drug Co.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
CARGO OF AMERICAN
 VESSEL IS SEIZED

New York, July 20.-The American
 steamer Neches arrived here today from
 Rotterdam with only part of her general cargo. most of it having, been unloaded by the British authorities at London for
 prize court proceedings.
 The Nechez was seized June A. It was contended that the cargo came from a country hostile to Great Britain. but the saptain claimed the cargo. which was loaded at Rotterdam, was of Belgian origin. After two weeks the Neches was reea sed
 This was the second time the Neches
 has been held by the British. On a pre- vious voyage to Holland with a cattle cargo she was detained. but was released
 on promise that the Netherlands overseas
 Trust would take charge of the cargo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
BONNER BASEBALL BILL IS APPROVED Would Put Ban on Sunday Sports Throughout
 State

Montgomery. July 2o.-(Special 1.-The senate committee on temperance this aft ernoon reported favorably Senator Bon hers anti-Sunday baseball bill. The measure provides against Sunday base ball, moving pictures and other Sabbath amusements.
 It will be recalled that Senator Bon ner. during ins recent session of the leg islature, introduced an anti-Sunday base ball bill. sbut it was defeated
 Senator Bonners new bill provides against the playing of all Sunday games, when played for compensation. Golf. tennis and other games are exempt from the provisions of the bill.
 The vote for the Bonner bill was five, to three.
 Senators Judge of Jefferson, Hill of, Montgomery and Hartwell of Mobile, made impassoned appeals against the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
England Explains Why Withdrawal of Troops Was Withheld

London. July 20-(s:37 D. m.)-The withdrawal of British troops from hill No. SO in Flanders. news of which sew eral newspaper complained was kept so long from the British public. was explained by Charles E. Hobhouse. the postmaster general. in the House of Commons today.
 At the time the hill was abandoned. he said, "the withdrawal of the troops had to be conducted in secrecy and il was conducted with singular success When 1t became expedient to make the matter public 1t no longer was of any military importance. Hence the war off, fice's silence"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
WEALTHY RANCHER
 HELD FOR RANSOM

Idaho Falls, Idaho. July 20.-Ernest Empey, a wealthy rancher. is being held by lone bandit for $6000 ram son. according to word received today from Empeys ranch, SS miles east of here.
 Directions for delivery of the ran- som brought to the ranch by Empey's young son and a neighbor lad pro- vided that 1t be delivered on a noun tain road the night of July 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
GADSDEN

Gadsden, July Especial )-C. F. Smith, one of the best known busi- ness men of Gadsden, suffered an at this afternoon. He was rushed to his home where he regained consciousness. While his condition Is very critical it is believed he will recover. MT. Smith has for many years engaged in the hardware business here and is known all over the northern part of the state.
 The announcement that James Mitchell president of the Alabama Power company, is in Alabama serves to strengthen the report circulated To- cally that the company will purchase a large tract of land near the power plant in East Gadsden. It is said the company contemplates providing free sites for plants that will locate here and use electric power.
 The annual excursion of the Knights of Pythias will be held on the steamer Alabama on the Coosa river Wednes- day night The excursion was to have been run tonight but was postponed on account of the death of Capt. J. E. Line. one of the oldest members of the order in Gadsden.
 Otto Agricola. manager of the Gads- den Pipe plants announced today that the men will he given an advance of 10 per cent beginning August 1. A cut In wages of 10 per cent was made last December. He stated that nonunion men will be employed exclusively.
 R. F. Downs. secretary of the Etowah County Farmers union. announced to- day that ts aarterly meeting of the union wir ~s held with Morton local on July 2s and 90.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were recorded yesterday in the office of the probate judge:
 J. N West. Birmingham, to Miss Car rie Bass.
 Adam c. Mark. wylam, to Virginia Viola Cooper.
 l.. w. Steele. Jr., East Lake Park, to Miss Lula May Gratam.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
EVACUATION OF
 LUBLIN ORDERED

Vienna. July 20.-tNia London, 5.29 p. m.)-The Fremdenblatt prints under Q Cracow date this evacuation ordel. issued by the Russian governor to the population of Lublin. Poland:
 "On the order of the chief comma nd : CT of the army l call the attention of the inhabitants of the Lublin govern ment that in future in case of n re- treat of our troops the male popula- tlon is to attach itself to the retreat ing troops.
 "GOVERNOR STERLIGOW."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
Montgomery Market

Montgomery. July D.-(Special.)-Spot cotton was quoted here today as fol lows: Middling, fair 9.25c; strict good middling. Sc: good middling. S.75c: strict middling. S.50c; middling. S.25c; strict low middling, 7.75c; low middling, 7.25c: strict good ordinary. 6.75c; good ordinary. 6.3sc. Market quiet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
SOLDIERS HOME
 BOARD MEETS
Routine Business Is Trans acted and Officers
 Elected
By W. P. THOMPSON

Mountain Creek, July 20.-tSpecial )-The board of control of the Alabama Soldiers home with Governor Henderson as ex- officio chairman, composed of one member from each congressional district, met at the Soldiers home today Routine busi- ness, which included the reading of q statement made by Capt. J. NJ Simpson, the commandant was transacted and offi- cers for the home elected.
 Captain Simpsons statement to the board showed that he had on hand over $2000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
CARRANZA FORCES
 REPORTED ROUTED,

Laredo Tex, July 20.-Carranza forcesS have been routed from their postionsn near Villa Garcia, 23 miles south of Mon-e terey. with loss of several hundred ina dead and wounded, according to privatesi advices received here today. The Villap losses were said to have been equally 8se heavy. e
 Military censorship in Nuevo Laredo
 made official confirmation of the engage-n ment impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
Atlanta Battery at Anniston

Battery A, United States artillery, from Savannah. has left the artillery camp atD Annston and been replaced by Batterys B from Atlanta, it was stated yesterday. Only one battery at a time used tho practice field at Ahnston, where artillery batteries from all parts of the south this summer are going into summer practice camp. The next battery to use the camp it is stated. will probably be from. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. July 20.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi Partly cloudy with somewhat lower Temperature Wednesdays; probably showers near the coast; Thursday fair.
 Georgie: Local thundershowers Wednesday; Thursday partly cloudy.
 Tennessee: Generally fair Wednes- day and Thursday; moderate tempera- ture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-21
FRENCH AVIATORS
 LOMBARD COLMAR

Paris, July 20.--(yia London. 2:10 D. m ) The war office announced today that six French aeroplanes have bombarded the station at Comar, capital of Upper All sace. The aeriods returned undamaged.