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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
GIVE CANTATA
CHRISTMAS EVE
Ashford's Prince Of Peace VIII be
Rendered by Baptist Church
School Friday.

On Friday evening at 1880 at the
First Baptist church, Ashford
prince of Peace" will be rendered by
large chorus of voices accompanied
by the efficient Sunday school orches-
! ira. Heretofore the smaller Sunday
school scholars have been doing all
the entertaining on the nights of
Christmas eve, this time, however,
the young men and women of the
church will give one of Ashford's
masterpieces. During the past two
months, the large chorus. under the
able leadership Of Mr.. Stone, the
choir director of the church, has been
steadily rounding the cantata into
shape, and they now feel they have
something worthy Of the reputation OF
! the Sunday school. The cantata is
divided into two parts.
Part |.
THE PROMISE.
Sing, o Heavens-Chorus.
The Heavenly King-Bass solo.
And There Shall Come Forth
Quartette.
Fear Thou Not--Solo and chorus.
Hail Bethlehem-Contralt solo.
Part IL.
THE FULFILLMENT.
o Holy Night-Male quartette.
There were Shepherds-Soprano
solo, quartette and chorus.
Bright Star of Hope-Duet
March of the Magi-Chorus for
male voices.
O Blessed Lord-Solo.
Blessed be the Lord God-Final
chorus.
During the interlude Rev. F. B. Nc
Allister will tell the famous Christ.
mas story called 1.-The Refugee" This
war story thrills the heart and is one
of the great concrete examples arsu,
ing against war.
The children OF the Sunday school
| also will be there to receive their
! usual Christmas treat, hear the story
the cantata, and enjoy the pretty
! decorations.
This cantata is free and everyone
| is cordially invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
AT ST. FRANCIS
Masses at Catholic Church viii be
Said at Five and Nine
O'clock.

Masses at ST. Francis de Sales
Ichurch Christmas morning will be at
and o'clock. Rev. Father Dun
non, pastor, will be assisted by the
Rev. Father Francis Haese, o. +. NJ.
lof Quincy. The choir will render an
entirely new mass of Loesch, under
the direction OF the organist, Mrs.
Elizabeth Frank, program as follows:
Adeste Fidelis-Full choir.
Gloria in Excelsis-Full choir.
| Out Follis--Mrs. Joseph Furlong.
(, Gratias-Miss katherine Reidy.
| Credo-Jno. B. Nodler.
| EFT In Carnatus-Miss ,Waleska
Ward.
Glory to God -Offertory Mrs. Lo-
reno Scott.
Sanctus-Miss Hazel Morgan and
chorus.
Agnus Dei-Full choir.
Chorus-Mrs. Furlong, Mrs. Horenzo
Scott, Misses Waleska Ward, Rather
Inc Reidy, Hazel Morgan, Ruth Ward,
Edna Mckenzie Messrs. John j. Nod
Ter, John B. Nodler, Edward CosgroVe.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

KNIGHTS AND LADIES OF SECUR.
IITY KEOKUK COUNCIL NO. 1899
meets the first and third Monday OF
each month at Hawkes. hall at 500
o'clock. H. C. Dose. president; Ralph
Muse, financier; Mrs. Ralph Muse,
secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

The Quinine That Does Not Affect
Head
Because of it's tonic and laxative effect
Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken
by anyone without causing nervous
mess nor ringing in the head. There
lis only one "Bromo Quinine." E. w.
GROVES signature is on box. 25c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
ROYAL, ACANUM

Keokuk council No. 536 meets Srst
and third Friday each month. Hawkes.
hall, Eighth and Main. Visiting breth-
rem fraternally invited to attend. G..
Lloyd Norman, regent; J. l. Annable.
secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
LOYAL ODER OF MOOSE.

IL AL ODEh OF WOOSE.
Keokuk lodge No. 704, meets every
Tuesday night at 500 p. M, in Moose
hall, corner Of sixth and Main. Visit.
Ing brothers cordially invited. John
G. StadIer. dictator; Ed S. Lotion,
secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
Bad Fall on Rink.

Especial to The Gate Cityl
DOWNING, Mo-, Dec. 23.-While
roller skating at the rink here Wed
nesday afternoon, Mrs. Clint Coppers
fell breaking one bone in her arm and
dislocating another.
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K OF p

Morning Star lodge No. s, meets
at Fifth and Blondeau. X. of p build.
ing, Tuesday at 7:30. r. s. Ulrich,
chancellor commander; ]. A. Burgess,
K. of R. and s. Visiting Knights fra
ternally invited.
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xEokux & DIES MONIES RAILWAY

Strain 473-Leaves Keokuk.- 7:ooam
sTrain 477-Leaves Keokuk.. 4:3opm
sTrain 472-Arrives Keokuk. 7:35pm
*Train 476-Arrives Keoluk. II: 00am
x*Train S6-Arrives Keokuk 11:45am
xsTrain SLEEVES Keokuk. 1:30pm
xLocal Freigh. Trains
nDaiIy except Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
FkArERNAL CARDS

Eagle lodge No. II, holds its regu
la meeting the first Tuesday evening
OF each month.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

Elmira Chapter No. 40. O. e. g.,
holds its regular meeting the first
Thursday of each month, Masonic
Temple, Seventh and Blondcau. Miss
Alice Tolmie. w. NJ; Mrs. L. N. Hahn.
secretary
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

ORDER OF EAGLES.
Keokuk Aeire, No. $50, meets first
and third Wednesday Of each month
at Eagles hs..l, 523 Main street. Visit.
ing brothers cordially invited. Albert
Kiefer, w. President: G. A. Noakes,
secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

Gate City Chapter No. Z. r. A. M
regular meeting second Friday o
each month.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
PYTHIAN SISTERS.

Keokuk Temple No. 25G Pythinn
Sisters meet every second and fourth
Friday of the month at s o'clock at
X. p. hall. Mrs. Ida Mass, ". E. G.;
Miss Anna King, M. of r. and G.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

Hardin lodge, NO. 20. holds its regu
lar monthly meeting the first Mon
day evening of each ronth.
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c., 3. G. i. RAILWAY CO.

Trains leave from the Union depot
8,Sths and tickets, Fifth and johnson
streets.
soUTHBoUND.
xNo. IL, st. Louis, south and
west, leaves .............. 9:05am
xNo. 8, st. Louis west and
south, leaves ............ 12:x5am
'No. 40, K. & W., leaves %. S:b0am
xNo. 4, st. Louis. west and
south, leaves ............. 1:22pm
mo. 10. Quincy. Hannibal.
Kansas City, St. Louis.
leaves s:4opm
xNo. 8, X. & W., leaves ...... 7:00pm
NORTHBOUND.
xNo. 1, Burlington. Chicago
and east, leaves .........-. 7:25am
xNo. z, st. Paul and points
west, leaves .............2 :s5am
xNo. Is, Chicago, St. Paul,
Burlington and points west.
leaves 7:4spm
sNo. 3, Burlington, Chicago
and east, leaves ........-. 1:56pm
| sNo. 81, Mt. Pleasant branch
leaves 4:oopm
xNo 4, from K. & W., arrives 12:45pm
! mo. so, from Mt. Pleasant
branch, arrives ........-.. 11:15ar
! sNo Q, from K. & ", arrives 9:10pm
xDaily. sDaily except Sunday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

Colfax Rebekah lodge No. 4, meets
every second and fourth Tuesday OF
each month. N. G., Mrs. Ida Meador;
Recording SecreI .ry, Elizabeth Penn
berton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA,
GIBBONS HALL.
keokuk Camp No. 622, meets every
Wednesday evening at 1880 p. T.. Our
latch string is out to neighbors. Geo
W. Sweeny, v. c.; J. A. Pollard, cler.. :.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

Cars leave Hamilton City 10 min.
utes before arrival and departure OF
all steam and electric trains at Ham
flton Junction.
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Shot by Town Marshal

Shot by Town Marshal.
| limited Press Leased Wire Service1
| YORK, Nebr. Dec. ga man said
to be Fred Miller Of 30021a Binney
street, Omaha, was shot and wounded
by the town marshal o. Bradshaw.
Nebr., early today while attempting
to rob the postoff1ce. Two other
men with Miller escaped.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23
All Talk

Omaha Bee: One Of the painful
tasks of the holiday season is to
smother the pretense that the coun-
try possesses an elastic currency.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

Puckechetucls Encampment No. Z,
meets first and third Thursday even.
ings of each month. John Eisenhuth.
tinan cha! scribe.
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There's a Reason.
st. Joseph Gazette, Really good
times will date from June 7 next year
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B. p. O. ELKS.

B. p. o. ELkS.
Keokuk lodge No. LOG. meets first
and third Thursday nights at Elks'
hall, Sixth and Blondeau streets.
Club rooms open daily. Visiting breth.
rem cordially invited. Henry Y. Craw.
ford. E. r.; Leroy J. Wolf, secretary.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-23

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD
FELLOWS.
Hall Seventh and Main streets.
Keokuk lodge No. 10. meets regu.
larry Monday evening at 1880 o'clock
A., F. Linquist, N. G.; F. O. Wright
recording secretary.
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i'1ckechetuck lodge No. 43. meets
every Friday evening a: o'clock.
Geo. A. Burns, N. G.; Geo. w. Imms-
gart. permanent secretary.
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Evening journal., 1915-02-13
FIGHT O'NEAL Case ON
ALLEGED invalid ACT

In City Court this morning. judge
Churchman heard argument in the
James c. O'Noal case, charged with
keeping houses Of assignation at Nos.
50i and 500 King street.
Judge J. Frank Ball and David J.
Reinhardt appeared for Mr. O'Ncal.
Mr.. Ball argued that the evidence in
the cases was not sufficient to sustain
the charges, while Mr. Reinhardt as.
sailed tho validity Of the act under
which the charges were brought
1t was said the act had not been
signed by the speakers OF either
house Of the Legislature and there
fore had not been prosecuted under. II
was brought out. however, that the
act had since been made valid by the
Revised Code Commission. MIR. Rein
hardt added that as the act had been
made valid since January Z, that any
evidence under it against Mr.. O'NeaI,
previous to January 1. was irrelevant
Deputy City Solicitor Lynn appeared
for the State
Judge Churchman said he was not
ready to give a decision at this time
and continued the cases until Febru-
airy 27.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
800 BOY scouts
ON AFTERNOON HIKE
Lads March To New Castle
in Honor of Ami
VerSary
TRY ARMY LIFE
IN THE OUTDOORS

In celebration Of the fifth anniversary
of the organization of the Boy Scouts o.
America, the various troops of Scouts ol
this city went on a hike this afternoon
leaving Eleventh and Market streets al
= O'Clock. About 5oO boys were in line
aud they made a lime appearance as they
proceeded down Market street, headed by
Special Field Scout Master Garricll Nal
lery, Jr. Music for marching was fur
nished by drums, Gfes and bugles of the
troops. There were twenty-five troop
in line including troops from Elsmero
Henry Clay. Hillcrcst, Newport ant
Richardson Park
The mixers proceeded in the direction
of New Castle and half way there met
the New Castle troop, in charge Of w
T.. Rossell. scout ma. and a halt
mode. The remainder OF the Afternoon
was spent at this point. Fires were
built ana meal, cooked.
A noyal feature of the hike was
the search tor a hidden message. tho
location of which was gig-wagged to
the scouts on their arrival at thu
/ crossroads by a scout stationed on
the roof of the DUPONT building.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
FRIENDS first DAY
SIPERINTENDENTS TO MEET

With Herbert p. Worth. of West
Chester, Pa. presiding, the opening
session OF the conference Of First Day
Schools superintendents, which is be-
ing held today in all day session at
the Friends Meeting House. corner
Fourth and West streets. opened with
discussions and an informal address
by Miss Dorothy Brooke, of Sandy
Spring, Md.
General exercises were conducted
by Furman i. Mulford, of Washing
ton, and an interesting address on
Devices for Securing Attention and
Arousing Interest" was delivered by
Miss Dorothy Brooke. superini endent
f. d. S. at Sandy Spring Md AT the
conclusion of Miss Brooke's address
an open discussion on the work fol-
lowed
AT noon the delegates were enter
tanned at luncheon by the Wilmington
f. ID. S. They will be entertained at
supper by the Young Friends Asso-
citation.
This afternoons session convened at
? o'clock and included two addresses
on Graded School Problems" and
Improving Our Teaching Through
Normal Classes by Thomas Hall of
Baltimore. and Miss Jane Rushmorc,
general secretary of the central bu-
reau. respectively William K. Ewes
conducted the question box.
There will also be an evening ses-
sion at which George A. Walter, prin-
cinaI of Gporgp Cchool will sneak on
the Problems of the Superintendent.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
MULLIN and SON Get
UNIFORMS Contract

James r. Mullin and Sons we're
awarded the contract to furnish uni
forms for the meter men and special
inspectors, of the Water Department.
at the weekly meeting of that depart
met today. There are seven suits to
be furnished and the price is $40 per
suit and cap.
The financial statement for the
week shows a balance to the credit of
the current fund of S14,7S2.22; spe-
cial fund, S15,47S1O.
The payroll of SS23.55 and special
payroll Of S453.5S were ordered paid
The board will hold its next meet
ing on Monday when President Poole
will be the only member present. Mr..
Hilles will be on a trip in Maine and
Captain Wilson is now in California
The only business that will be trans
acted on that date will be the PASSING
Of the payroll by Mr.. Poole.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
RIP VAN WINKLE"
CAST IS Announced

The operetta at Cathedral Hall, ON
February %, promises to be a great sue
cess. The cast comprises forty-siN
characters, including the leads and as
sistants "lip Van Wrinkle" will be
played by Alfred O'Connor, late OF the
musical comedy "llavana," and the
comic opera, Merry Countess"
Elmer. Walls win impcrsonate Kat
rinc, the wife. Mr. Walls. as will be re-
menlbered, played at the Avenue The
atre last year in stock. "Ihe Burgo-
master, who does some fine singing and
acting, is Edward Carrigan, secretary of
the Pioneer Association, who has won
renown in Wilmington theatricals. "fhe
Mayor of SLEEPY Hollow" one of the
most Important characters in the oper-
ette, and part which lends itself 10
fine acting will be enacted by Frank
Maguirc, of tire United States Engineer
ing Department.
Other characters will follow.
The opening chorus of the old
schoolmaster preparing the school
children for the reception Of the
mayor. gives the key TO the whole
operetta In general, the spirit is one
of mirth and frolic throughout and
very little Of the sadness which usu-
ally accompanies the drama of RIP
Van Winkle"
The costumes of the first act will be
in keeping with the English days be-
fore the year 1776, of the Dutch Hol-
lander type. rip" tells his story in
! song to the village children and
"Katrine." together with rip" part
/ from each other with duet
Joseph Houston, who plays three
| different characters in the operetta.
| moves the school children to tears in
the first act with his sobbing song.
az the departure of rip" The first
/ act closes with "Katrinc." the wife,
with her two children on knee
! singing a lullaby while the school chill
dren do some fancy dancing
The operctta will be presented uu-
I der the personal direction of Father
Grant, assisted by Miss Agnes Curley.
/ The calcium lights viii be operated
/ by Mr. Henry. Of Shellpot Park.
Stausebach's Orchestra will furnish
music.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
Germans Defeat The Russians;
10000 Prisoners Are Taken

hold in the French trenches. some Of
which they have demolished with
dynamite. They are being repulsed.
however. by the French artillery and
rapid ilrors. The German Losses in
this operation, the war Office says, are
very heavy
There has been renewal of the
bombardment Of the German positions
along tho heights of the Meuse and
especially in the st. Mihiel section,
whore the French have made slight
gains in the heavily wooded territory
to the west of the German positions.
In the Vosgos. slow but certain gains
are being made under the most des-
perate conditions. Il continues to
snow heavily and conditions are de-
scribed as very bizzardy," but the
French infantry arc steadily pushing
their lines forward toward the main
highways that run north and south
The German activity at La Bassee
has been. checked for the time being.
but because of the enormous number
Of troops that arc masscd here il Is
believed that the enemy has merely
halted his operations while additional
artillery is being brought up.
The bombardment of Soissons con.
tinues at long range, but the Cor
mans have seemingly abandoned for
The present at least. all thoughts 1f
attempting to force the passage OF the
Aisnc.
In the north. from Arras to The
sea. the artillery duels continue and
nearly every building along the limo
of conflict has been hattened to the
ground by the intensity Of the shell
fire
Evening journal., 1915-02-13

Mrs. James Gardner Rossman. Of
Brooklyn, the owner of Sweetsir of
Dyker. a prize Maltese terrier, recent
ly refused $4,000 for the tiny pet.
This offer was at the rate of about
$1,000 a pound, for Sweetsir weighs
about five pounds. The dog has won
many prizes, and Mrs. Rossman also
declares he is a valuable guardian.
To prove her contention she invited
her questioner to make a motion as
If about to strike her. The man
did, and the FIVE pounds of dog
biistled up and growled a warning.
He showed his intentions even If his
ability might be questioned.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
tlontlnued from pare ll

ttontinued from Page ~
base for previous channel raids vas
zeebrugge If any submarines or their
parent craft were destroyed in the
raid. the Germans will have great diff
fculty replacing them Also the raid
conclusively demonstrated that the
aerial wing of the British service is
now in such excellent shape that al
most any task OF reprisal is possible.
Yesterdays raid was admittedly
the first of number now planned
Where the next STRIKE will be made.
only the Admiralty knows. but there
is little doubt that if the flyers have
their way the next attempt will be
against the German bases near Cux-
haven.
II is stated that Flight Commander
Claude Grahame-Whitc, who narrow
ly escaped drowning, when his dis
abled plane fell into the sea is now
fully recovered.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
JUDGE thinks COUPLE
LIVED TOO HIGH

When the case of David Barrett,
colored. charged with non-support of
his wife. was called in the City Court
today. Agent Stout stated that he had
made an investigation and found that
the wife. who resides at Marshallton,
had purchased Strawberries when
they were eighteen cents a box and
eggs at fifty cents dozen. Barrett
earns but $40 week and Judge
Churchman thought he could not af-
ford to pay such high prices for
household supplies.
Judge Churchman dismissed the
charge against Barrett and advised
him TO rent a house and live with his
wife, but should do the buying of the
supplies himself
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
MANY AT IrrrrRr

Owing ia the attendance last night
at the " NJ. c. A. when Professor
Lawrence Smith. instructor in Ian
guages al Delaware College. spoke on
German cities, being so large the
committee I'm charge has decided to
seek larger quarters. On February
10, Professor Smith win lecture on
Paris. The lectures. which are illus
trated, are much enjoyed.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
WILLIAM p. MANN DTAD.

William p Mann. we'll known
resident, died at his home No. S24
Jefferson street yesterday. aged 30
years. Mr.. Mann was member Of
Eureka Lodge, a. f. and A. NJ. and
of Delaware Lodge, X. of p He was
an employe of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia Traction Company. The
funeral will take place on Wodnes-
afternoon with interment in Whining
ton and Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
MIR. HnRsnN IMPRnYrS

Harry W. Hobson. son-in-law of City
Treasurer James r. Price. who was
operated on for appendicitis at the
p. q S. Hospital several days ago. is
rapidly recovering and will be out of
the hospital in a few days.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
GERMANS held At BAY
BY foe At ST. MIHIEL
By the United Press.

PARIS. Feb. 13.- Severe fighting
continues i'm the ArgOnnc region
where the Germans have been rein
forced. Along the line between FOn-
taine Madame and Maria Therese the
Germans arc continuing their violent
assaults in -endeavor TO gain foot
Evening journal., 1915-02-13

There is in existence at the present
time,a well-tried and proved means of
obtaining employment which succeeds
when all other means fail and that
method is through the Want Ads of the
newspapeT.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
villa NOVA HERE.

The game between the Salesianum
Catholic High School five and the
villa Nova Prep. quintet, in the
Brownson Hall, this afternoon bids
fair to be a warm contest The last
clash between these aggregations re-
suited I'm victory for the villa Nova
Prep. BOYS.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
NEUTRALITY LEAGUE MEETING.

The Neutrality League meets in the
Garrick Theatre tomorrow afternoon.
Prominent speakers will address the
meeting.
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
SIX MONTHS IN wORKHOrsE.

In City Court today, Albert Barnes
was charged with non-support. He
was committed to the workhouse by
Judge Churchman for six months and
directed that fifty cents be deducted
daily from his earnings there to 20
towards the support Of his wife and
children
Evening journal., 1915-02-13
TrRNGEMEINnE RALL.

IN Turn Hall last night the Will
mington Turngemeinde gave its an
nua masquerade ball. The Senior
class was dressed in colonial style
and presented dance.
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was riding with her husband when
their rig was struck by Mr.. Maurer's
automobile. The woman was in del
icate condition at the time. She was
thrown from the rig and sustained a
broken arm.
Alex. McKinnon met instant death
when his automobile was wrecked
near Williston. His neck was broken.
K. L. Wright, who was driving the
car, escaped with minor injuries. Nc
Kinnon leaves a wife and six children.
L. P. Sandstrom, who was depu-
tized by Sheriff Mclean, grabbed a
young fellow by the name of Hit near
Antler last week. We understand the
young fellow was wanted on charge
OF being concerned in the murder of
the chief of police of Darlington early
last fall. He was taken to Bottineau
Monday morning.