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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-21
AUSTRIA
[By Carl w. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent.l

[By Carl w. Ackernan, United Press
Staff Correspondent.l
BERLIN, (via Amsterdam) Dec. 81.
There will be no quarrel between
Austria-Hungary and the United
States IL Washington keeps cool.
r Count Stephen Tisza, next to Em-
peror Franz josef, the strongest man
In the dual monarchy, gave the United
Press this assurance in an Interview
In the ministerial palace at Budapest.
The Interview was obtained In the
course Of weeks visit to Vienna
and Budapest to ascertain sentiment
regarding the Ancona negotiations.
ITO think Of trouble between Aus
tria-Hungary and tho United States
sheer nonsense!" declared the "iron
man" Of the monarchy, emphaticaily.
Count Tisza has just returned from
conference with the emperor at
Vienna regarding the Ancona note.
al must confess, that we were
greatly surprised to get the American
note. It is far from our intention to
get into any quarrel with America.
Perhaps | shouldn't say quarrel, be-
cause know 1t would not be that,
but Of course matters do not depend
on us entirely.
"There is no reason for any trouble
over the Ancona question. It must
be settled satisfactorily, not only
from the standpoint of the United
States, but from our standpoint. And
the only way to reach settlement is
through correspondence which will
suggest the means"
A further indication that Count
Tisza does not contemplate a break,
Is found in his own statement that
the dual monarchy Is now occupied
in naming new ambassador to
Washington to succeed Ambassador
Dumba. Ambassador PenfieId also
pointed this out at Vienna and fur
thermore said that twice on the day
the Austrian note was sent to Wash
lngton the foreign office asked Amer
ica to use her good offices to obtain
special concessions for the monarchy
In beIliuerent lands. u. S. Consu!
General Coffin at Ruda pest who daily
meets the Hungarian ministers, said
the cordia!ity OF their relations was
not interrupted by the Am erican
note. He believes the monarchy does
not desire a break with America and
will prevent it. In unofficial circles,
it was said that the government was
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Reported to Have Ordered $50, ,0O0, goo Worth
Of American Rifles to be Used at the
Proper Time.
|1HEY WOULD G0BBLE UP PORTUGAL
With Other Nations Exhausted by the Struggle,
King Alfonso Might be Able to Make
Conquest.

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HONEYMOON
IS DEVOID OF PUBLICITY

One of the natives exhibited stake
which would indicate that the first
surveyors did work here as early as
1920. This is denied by some.
Other natives asserted that during
the civil war both armies frequently
marched back and forth across the
county. The confederates once had
winter headquarters here.
The presidents walters were In
terviewed, but without developing any
news. They are the proudest men in
Hot Springs-William Daniel Wash
ington and his two aides, Grey az.
Blackstone-first names muffed in the
exciting scramble for news. They
are trying to keep from being self
conscious AS they march through
the dining rooms there are murmur-
ings Of envy among the less favored
bretheren Of the serving tray.
A report says the honeymoon couple
may go horseback riding. The man
who keeps "the'' livery stable said
somebody, unnamed, had hired a horse
for the afternoon. Privately this tip
isn't worth much. as the president IS
not an enthusiastic horseman, al
though Mrs. Wilson is fond of riding.
Later. Another rumor Is current
that the president and his bride may
60 walking, taking some OF the pic
turesque mountain trails.
After digging up all this news, the
conviction is more than ever deep
rooted that the president and Mrs.
Wilson are determined that this is to
be their own wedding tour.
P. S-Please have the office send
me 500 additional expense money.
Room costs Sc a day and this hunt for
news Is expensive.
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CBy Phillip Kerby. United Press STAR
CorroanOnd dent

[By Phillip Kerby. United Press Stan
Correspondent.
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY AT
THE FRONT. (via Paris) Dec. IL
The whistle Of bullets overhead. the
roar Of giant artillery in the distance,
efectually dissipates all Christmas
spirit of peace on earth, good will
toward men" in the first line trenches.
Viewed from here it is easy to un.
dersrano why officers and men are
unanimous in not wishing to observe
yuletide.
1T would only make us homesick. .
said one French ofi1cer. This 10 q
war to the death. We are not like
the armies of old which armisticed for
the celebration Of Christmas. It Is
necessary to forget the home festival
this year and reserve our celebration
until victory"
During the past mouth the military
mails have been overcrowded with let
ters and packages with presents for
the men in the trenches. Ptlosrs or
bundles out here in the bomb proof
shelters remain unopened by common
consent until Christm as morning
Then the officer commanding each
section will play Santa Claus and dis
tribute the gifts from home.
Behind the battle lines the celebra-
tions will be chimefully religious.
Many of the churches. though partial
ly destroyed, are being decorated IN
French colors, evergreen. holly and
mistletoe by soldiers off duty.
On midnight of Christmas eve will
take place perhaps the most impress
sive ceremony of all. A solitary figure
will enter the ruins of Rheims cathed-
raj to pray for the success OF the
French armies and the rest Of the
souls of soldiers who have fallen In
defense of their country.
This will be Cardinal Lucon, who
regularly prays twice week in
hole in the untouched wing Of tho
cathedral. It is impossible to hold
mass inside the cathedral, so COM
pletely has it been wrecked by Ger
man shells. Therefore, the aged car
dinal offers devotions alone to the ac-
compartment OF shrill cries Of crows
and the reverberating echoes OF dis
tant cannon.
Solemn high mass will be held
Christmas eve and several services
during the day following in the sac
risty of Scissors cathedral. The sac
risty is intact, the bombardment hav-
ing occurded on the opposite side. On
the small altar tiny light burns con-
although the enemy without rea-
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pledged itself to defend Portugal's In
dependence. A declaration of war by
Spain against Portugal therefore
would mean declaration of war
against Great Britain and would make
Spain the ally of the teutonic pow
ers.
The Spaniards have been largely pro-
German since the beginning OF the
war. They remember Ger nany's 3
sympathy toward them during the
Spanish-American war They believe
too, that Great Britain prevented the
formation of European league in
1898 that might have saved to Spain
the Philippines, II not Cuba. King Al
fonso's mother was born an Austrian
arch-duchess. His wife, Battenberg
princess, Is half German and half
British. Her uncle, Prince Louis at
Battenherg, was removed from his
post as first sea lerd of the British
admiralty after the outbreak OF the
war because the British public suspect
ed him Of being pro-German.
Prices Are Boosted.
NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Spain has
entered the American market to buy
Sl0O00,00O worth Of munitions Of war
and machinery to complete the equip
ment Of Spanish munition plants.
Francisco Gavier Salas, Spanish con-
sui general in New York, admitted to
the United Press today that a COM
of FIVE military officers has
been in the United States since last
February quietly engaged in rounding
up huge orders Of military supplies.
Four hundred million cartridges and
shells already have been ordered for
earliest possible delivery, Consul
Salas said. Many rifles and field
guns of various types will be required,
but no orders have yet been placed
for arms because American manufac-
turers have boosted their prices to
an exhorbitant figure in their trade
with the belligereat governments
Great Significance.
Gibraltar. Dec. 21.-Great Sig
nificance is attached by English mill
tary officers to recent activities
among the Spanish forces.
An order was issued today authorfz-
tContinued from page H.
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"Peace ON Earth, Good Will Toward Men,
Will be Forgotten Phrase in Many
Sections Of Europe.
GIFTS ARRIVING FOR THE SOLDIERS
Religion Not to be Forgotten and Prayers Will
be Offered in Ruins of Churches, for
the Many Dead.

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many suitable presents for the folks
at home. TOYS predoninate, but sweet
meats and various household knick-
nacka. fancy Din cushions. sewing
baRs. toilet sets and inexpensivo
iaweiry are ALSO sold A In times Of
neace. Tho approach Of the holidays.
hrinrins With it the realization to the
man IN the trenches that they must
nrht for their homes instead or play
ing Santa with the kiddies about, evi.
IDENTITY has not dspressed the soldiers.
who are a. optimistic % over. On
Gers and men are remarkably conn
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REPORT OF eoMeARDMENT.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-A Russian
cruiser and two destroyers escortins
sixteen transports laden with troops
vigorously bombarded the Bulgarian
port of Varna yesterday, according to
an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from
Athens.
Previous Athens reports that Rus
sian squadrons had appeared off
Varna, conveying large bodies Of
troops have proven to be unfounded.
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GERMANY
PRussIAN LOSSES.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-Prussian losses
to date total 2,287 ,os3, according to a
News Agency dispatch from Rotter-
dam today. Statistics of losses among
Saxon, Bavarian and Wurtembera
troops, are not available.
OFFICIAL REPORT.
BERLIN (via LondonJ Dec. 21.-
Russian troops occupied the post of
Dasche, Sunday night, but were driv-
en- out yesterday, the war office an
nounced this arternon. All other
Russian attacks were repulsed.
On the west front, German troops
captured an English works near HUI
Iuch. Lively artillery dueis occurred
at several places
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subscribers Of The Daily Gate
city are served the full Leased
Wire Service Of the United
Press Associations.
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ENG[ AND

| United Press Leased Wire Service
LONDON, Dec. 21.-Sinklnq Of two
more British steamers by German sub
marines was announced today. They
are the Huntiy, formerly tho German
steamer ophelia and the eelsord. The
crews Of both vessels were saved.
Tho Huntiy displaced 1,153 tons and
was built In 1912. There are two Brit
lsh steamers named BeIford. One
IdlspIacing 3,216 tons, 10 owned at Sum
derland. The other dispIaoing sic
tons, Ia owned at Glasgow.
MERCY FOR BoERs.
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,
Dec. 21-Generai Christian Dewet and
i1f9 other Roers who rebelIed shortly
after the outbreak Of the war and
were convicted Of treason, have been
released from prison on condition
that they pay their fines and promise
not to enter politics during the re-
mainder Of the period for which they
were sentenced. The government
dealt lenIentIy with the rebels, it was
understood today, because Of pleas
made by loyal Beers who participated
In the campaign against German
Southwest Africa.
A MILLION MORE MEN.
LONDON, Dec. 21.-Premier As
quith today introduced In parliament
the government's bill calling to the
coIors one million additional troops,
bringing the number of British SOL
ders now in service to about 4,000,-
900.
At the same time, the premier an
nounced a change in the Brit
ish general staff since the Begin
ming Of the war, confirming previous
reports that other changes would fol-
low the recall Of Sir John French as
commander In chief. I!
Sir William Robertson, chief Oft
staff in France, has been recalled TO
succeed Sir A. J. Murray as chief Of
tie general staff, Asquith informed
commons. Murray, he stated, is "pro-
ceeding to an important command" It
was the general belief that the de-
posed chief Of general staff is about
to leave for Egypt to take charge of
the British defenses there.
Another important statement in the |
prime minister's address was that
dealing with the withdrawal Of Brit !
ish troops from the west coast of Gal |
IipoIi peninsula. This course, he said, |
was advised by both Lord Kitchener
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Don't Let This Happen, in Keokuk.
RUSSIA

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
PETROGRAD, Dec. 21.-General
Russky has been relieved of command
of Russia's northern army, defending
Riga and the Dvinsk line, II was an.
nounced today in an, Imperial decree.
u was officially stated that till
health" was the cause Of his retire
ment. He will remain as member
Of the Russian war council.
"The~ czar has congratulated GEN
eral Russky for his services and ex-
pressed the hope that he may soon
resume his command" said the off,
cial statement.
General Russky commanded the
Russian army that invaded Galicia
and captured Lemberg early in the
war. Later he was transferred to the
northern front where his defense Of
Riga against Won Hlndenburg's army
won praise from many military crit
les. Whether there are other reasons
for his removal than those indicated
in the official statement is not known.
Next to the Grand Duke Nicholas.
who was removed from supreme COM
mand Of the Russian forces and sent
to the Caucasus, General Russky is
the highest Slav officer to be denoted
since the war began.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Kansas Wheat Crop

DO you know how Kansas ranks i'm
wheat production? That Kansas rails
ed more wheat last year than Argen-
tina or Canada?
G.. n. Thompson, superintendent OF
substations. and BIS. Wilson, assist
ant in cooperative experiments in the
agricultural college, have some new
figures about wheat. These facts are
TO be presented az the Panama Pacific
Exposition.
In 1914 Kansas raised twice as
much wheat as any other state and
10 per cent more than any other
state has ever produced in a single
season.
la 1914 Kansas produced 1s0.924,-
$50 bushels Of wheat.
The Kansas winter wheat crop of
1914 comprised 9,0G5.000 acres.
Kansas produced in 1914 more
wheat than North Dakota. New York.
Pennsylvania. Ohio, and all the New
England states combined.
Kansas produced in 1914 more than
twice as much wheat as the combined
states OF South Dakota. Iowa. Mon
tana and Wyoming; and 34663,SS5
bushels more than the combined
states Of New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio. South Dakota, Iowa Montana,
wyoming, and all New England.
Kansas produced more wheat in
1914 than the combined countries of
Great Britain, Belgium. Japan, Swift
zerland, Netherlands. Denmark. and
Bulgaria, and then had 100000
bushels TO spare.
The Kansas wheat crop of 1914 was
greater than that Of Canada, Argen-
tina or Australia.
In 1912 Kansas produced more hay
than Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana.
oklahoma and New Mexico combined.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
HOW THE ARBUTUS
CAME TO MICHIGAN

Long, long ago before the world was
finished, an old man lived i'm his lodge
which was on the bank of stream
near dark forest outside snow and
ice covered the ground for it was
winter and the north wind blew
through the forest, hunting for the lit
tie birds and all living creatures
Each day the old man gathered
wood to feed his fre and though ne
was dressed in the warmest furs, the
cold made him SILVER.
one day the snow was so deep that
he could not find any wood, SO cold
and hungry he laid down near the few
Goals which were still smoldering on
the hearth. He prayed To the good
god Mauna Boosha. to come and
rescue him lest he should perish.
At that moment the wind blew the
fur wrappings Of the door aside and
i'm stepped a beautiful maiden. Her
cheeks were stained with the wild
roses OF the forest her hair was like
the ravens plumage and touched the
ground as she walked, her breath was
like that of morning. warming and
Frightening the lodge when she
breathed. The long robe which she
wore was covered with ferns and on
her head WAS a wreath Of pink bios
SONS while on her feet were moe
casins of white lilies
Welcome. my daughter" said the
old man. my lodge is cold but ii will
shelter you from the storm" Il am
the mighty Manitou."
when / breathe" said the maiden.
beautiful flowers spring UP on the
prairies and AT my command the birds
sing. when / shake my curls the rain
falls and refreshes the parched earth.
AT my command the animals hide
in their holes" replied the old man.
When | shake my locks the leaves
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
T. FRANK IRELAND co.
WAS C0MPlIM ENTED

In its Issue OF May the American
Artisan and Hardware Record speaks
in very commendable way of the
new method OF merchandising as car
ried on by the T. Frank ireland COM
pany. The article follows:
The T. Frank Ireland Company Of
Belding Michigan. has inaugurated a
cash and credit system Of selling
hardware. which on careful analysis,
appears 10 be based upon the soundest
logic and gives careful consideration
20 the rights both of the man who is
i'm a position to pay cash for what he
buys and also of the customer who
either finds il necessary or prefers TO
run credit account.
Students of merchandising have
long realized that while a good credit
customer is an exceedingly desira BILE
asset TO any store, it costs more to
handle the business OF that customer
than il does to take care OF the one
who pays cash when the goods are
purchased
The plan is best described in
quarter page advertisement which APP
peared in the Bedding Banner "A few
days ago.
It requires nerve for any firm which
has been established in business i'm
one location for number Of years 10
inaugurate a radical change i'm selling
policy such as that which the above
company has decided upon, but Fred
f.. ireland, head OF the firm, is one
of the progressive type of retailers
who is not guided solely by precedent
and who after studying the evolution
which is taking place in the selling
of merchandise at retail, believes that
a customer should pay for his goods
according to the service rendered. and
in the courage of his convictions he
proposes to put this plan in force in
his store.
Mr. ireland is vice president of the
Michigan Retail Hard ware Associa-
ton and his prominence in the affairs
of the organization will insure wide
spread interest i'm the selling plan
which goes into force IN his store.
Ii Will be interesting 10 hear later
of the success with which this selling
plan meets i'm the hands Of the con-
sumer and the American Artisan
hopes to be able TO furnish its readers
with an announcement in this con-
nection after the plan has been in
force sufficient length Of time to
warrant an opinion as TO its merits.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

at the county gathering OF Oddfel-
lows at Saranac, on the seth anniver-
sary day of Oddfellowship Bedding
was not represented Some years
ago Belding withdrew from the Ionia
county organization owing to some
misunderstanding, and affiliated with
the Montcalm county organization.
The Beiding OddfelloYs went to Stan
ton 10 celebrate this year Next year
it is expected that the Bedding lodge
will be back again in the Ionia coun-
t. fold, as there are many members
here now who desire TO join hands
with their brother Oddfellows in their
own county.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Church of Christ News

Memorial Sunday, May 30.
We have a splendid program for
Childrens Day and we are anxious
for everybody to help make it the
best We have ever had.
The Mems Club had a pleasant SOC
ial evening at the church Saturday
night 4 program was given and the
evening spent in playing games. Ice
cream and cake were served.
The ladies will give another of their
good suppers on Saturday night
TO I p. m.-Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

gram was rendered, consisting of dis
cussions, readings, music by club or
chestra- and Rotations, after which
delicious picnic supper was served
TO about 80.
The next meeting will be held with
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cooper Thursday
afternoon, June 10, instead Of June 8,
as stated on yearly program. This
VIII be a young peoples meeting and
every member should make an effort
to attend. Ice cream and cake will
be served.
Mrs. Ernest Anderson, Cor. Secy.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

fall from the trees and hy away like
frightened birds"
Il walk" said the maiden, and
the trees dress themselves in green
leaves and the streams flow again.
The bluebird calls 'Sayee. sayee,
! am thirsty, and the river answers,
i am free, come and drink"
The maiden passed her hands over
the old mans head and he became
very small His clothing turned to
green leaves and she had beautiful
sprays of pink flowers and hid them
among the leaves saying. II give thee
OF my sweetest virtue. All who pluck
thee must do so on Bonded knee"
She went away. leaving the beauti-
full path of pink blossoms Every
where her beautiful moccasined feet
made a mark in the moist earth we
may find Trailing Arbutus
Mildred Sagendorf.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12

by Miss Grace Rocky.
Splendid congregations at both the
morning and evening service.
The pastors bible class held its
monthly meeting on Monday evening
at the home of H. Berry. A good
number were present. A delightful
social time was spent followed by re-
freshments
Friday evening OF this week the Il.
Y. Z. L.. will have social. The Rust
Ter entertain the Hustlers. Come and
have an enjoyable time. Refresh
ments will be served.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Methodist

Sunday, 1000, class meeting; 1890.
morning service; 1900 Sunday school;
$500. Junior League; $40 Epworth
League: 1880, prayer meeting for
young women in Phila. room and
young men in Baraca room. Thurs
day evening at 1870, general prayer
meeting followed by Bible study.
w. f., Doty Pastor.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Bnntlst Church

\ short program was given i'm the
sunday school in keeping with Moth
ers' Day The superintendent read
the splendid proclamation by Cover
nor Ferris The primary department
followed with a song. After teaching
Mrs. L, NJ. Berry sang a solo. The
closing exercise was a fine chalk talk
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-05-12
Holy Trinity Episcopal

Ascension Day-Holy Eucharist at
1880 a. m.
Sunday, May 16-Evening prayer az
) clock subject OF sermon, Meaning
of the Ascension
Robt y. Evatt, Priest i'm Charge.