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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30
'PROF, HAYDEN
RETURNS HOME
Game ia From California Yesterday
with Wife and Sons.
Van and Raj
WAS GONE TWO MONTHS
Spent Most o. the summer in oak
land, calIfornia-Read Pspsr
Before Music
Teachers.
WAS GONE TWO MONTHS

Professor p. c. Hayden, Mrs. Hayden
and their two sons, Van and Ralston
returned to Keokuk yesterday after a
two months visit on the Pacific coast.
This morning Professor Hayden, was
busy greeting his many friends and
not only telling them oS the good times
enjoyed by himself and family but Of
their gladness to get home.
Professor Hayden said that over
coats were Of prime necessity on the
coast and that he expected to com
home and enjoy some nice warm
weather. When he stepped on tho
train yesterday 1t was even vur3e
here than on the coast but as he IS
now used to cool weather, he will be
able to stand our peculiar Offering
from J. PIuvius.
As usual, music was one OF the
things that impressed him most while
on the coast ana he had much to say
about what he saw and heard. He WIS
especially impressed with the music IT
the San Francisco exposition ana
heard between forty and nifty concerts
there. This has strengthened his ds-
termination to make the coming school
year, 80 far as music IL concerned, the
banner orchestra and band year.
His greatest efforts will be towards
developing these two Organizations
he stated this morning.
Professor Hayden and family LEFT
Keokuk on June 80. going direct n
San Diego. But four days were spent
there and they next moved to Oakland
where they established temporary
residence. Here they remained until
the time Of their departure for home
While In Oakland. Raiston Hayden di1
some research work In the state IN
versity OF California library. Pro-
lessor Hayden read paper on the
Present Condition In school Music at
the meeting Of the California Music
Teachers association, held at Oakland
on July 10. He was on the program
with such men as Horatio Parker Of
Yale college, and Ernest Kroeger OF
St. Louis.
While IN California he met many
Keokuk residents. among them Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Huiskamp and sons,
Gerard and Woodson. Edward Patter-
son and son. Harry. MT. and Mrs
Louis Klein, and Miss Harriet Eng
lish, former teacher in the grammar
school here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30

locker Over the coal sheds IN the yard
OF the court house here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30

has to win only three Of It's remain
Ing ten games to assure itself OF 70
naming out OF the last ditch,
The Pathfnders are we'll worthy Of
the championship. Easily the heaviest
hitting club Of the circuit. the new
champs have flelded we'll mp with the
Others or the league while the pitch.
ing with which the club has been
favored has probably never been
eQualled in the leagues history. The
twirling Of Baichley. Miller and Bunk
has been good al season, Bsichley
losing only seven games while Miller
lost but eight. Bunk started late.
but when he rounded into form be.
came practically unbeatable. It was
hitting that Raichley should twiTl the
game which save the Pathfiuders the
championship. His pitching record
has been little short Of wonderful.
Throughout the early part Of the Sea-
SON he averaged more than ten strike
outs per game while nearly half Of
his victories were shutouts.
The Musk1es ran q close second to
Burlington through the greater part
OF the race. 1t one time holding the
leadership for more than,a week. but
slumped simultaneously In Ill de-
partments OF the game and toppled
into third place during the last month.
Keokuk was ont OF the scramble early
but by consistent winning recently
pulled up with the Muskies and finally
passed them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30
SUIT FOR DIVORCE
Is FILED BY WIFE


A suit for divorce was hled IN the
district court by Naye Stipp against
Charles A. Stipp. Cruel and iAhumaa
treatment Is the allegation IN the Pc
tition fled BY the wife. She asks for
q divorce and the restoration Of her
maiden name, Maye Coppedge. They
were married In Hannibal. Mo-, In
September. 1912, and lived together
until July rs. 1916, according TO the
divorce petition.
According to the plaintin's allega-
tons tho alleged cruel and inhuman
treatment complained OF consisted In
defendants striking her and cunning q
her.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30
SUPERVISORS HERE
60 ON BRIDGE TRIP
Board Locks Astsr span which 10 Re-
ported Out On Oes Metnse
River District.

L. Hosier and Peter Schef1sr. mem
bers OF the board Of supervisors. were
in Keokuk today. They expected to
make . trip to the Des Moines river
district where bridge was reported
down. The supervisors from the uppes
district were Joined by Supervisor
Maxwell before they made the trip
This II the hrst work which the new
has taken up with the 9TH
er members of the. board
Supervisors Hosier and Schcnler
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30
Taft TalIe cn presldency,

BERKELEY, Calf, Aug. 30.-For-
mer president, William Howard Taft
addressed 10000 students Of the Uni
versity OF California and the Pacific
Theological seminary In the open-air
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30

Greek theatre, Here today. His sub
ject was The Pspesidency--Its Pow
ers. Duties and Responsibilities" To-
days address ii pne OF three which
Taft will give tp. the students. on
phases OF federal government.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30
Ndeem It necessary to return ho'ns
Hook after their crops.
Mao OUT southern Tours.

irUnited Press Leased Wire Servsss,
JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Ang- 81 Ma
Several local autoists will star. orth
tweek to map out tours as iar I n
las the Potomac and ONO I 1o1s
which viii be published in tne ,, ~.
Blue Book. The idea Is to stn ,.s
travel between the north and sous
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30
w, O, w. Meet.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Aug. 3O.-The
Woodmen of the World from Florida.
Alabama and Georgia, including over
ten thousand Of the uniform rank, are
in annual encampment here.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-08-30
Adjourn to MsIt .lion,e..

MONTGOMERY,s Ala. Ang. go
The Legislature, iss expected to adj
journ Monday T Tuesday, orvat least
to take lenEthyirecess Many,of them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
EATERS OFFER
 SETTLEMENT OF
 LOEWE GO. SUIT


 Danbury, Oct. 15-It was announc- ed here today that following 8 con ference between national officers of the United Hatters of North America and their counsel, a proposition for the settlement of judgment obtained in the United States courts by D. E.. .Loewe & Co.,. of this city, against of f1cers and members of the United Hatters of North America, today for warded to counsel for the plaintiff in the case. Judge Martin J. Cunning ham, of this city, attorney for the United Hatters, confirmed today the statement that an offer of settlement had been made but declined to make public the terms.
 The proposition has been sent to Walter Gordon Merritt, of New York, of counsel for Loewe & Co. Accept ance of the proposition would mean the discontinuance of foreclosure pro- ceedings against individual defend ants, instituted several weeks ago and now in the federal court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
Parcel Post Now Is
 Open to Argentina

A parcel post convention having been concluded between the United States and the Argentine Republic. to take effect Oct. Is, 1915, parcel post packages for the Argentine Republic will be admitted on and after that date to the mails for said country made up in and dispatched from this country.
 Parcel post packages exchanged be- tween the.s United States and the Ar genuine Republic must not weigh more than Il pounds Cor five kilo- grams) nor measure more than-thEee feet six inches in length and six feet in length and girth combined.
 Postage must be paid in full at the following rates, viz:
 In the United States on parcels for the Argentine Republic. 12 cents for each pound or fraction of a pound, and in the Argentine Republic on parcels for the United States, 30 cen tavos per kilogram or fraction of a. kiIogren.
 Parcel post packages for the Ar genuine Republic can not be regis 'etra The parcel post regulations on pages 113 to TIT of the Postal Guide for July, 1915, apply to parcel post packages for or from the Argentine Republic.
 Parcel post mails for the Argen- tine Republic will be made up at the post office Of New York. Postmas- ters will cause due notice Of the fore going to be taken at their offices and the widest possible publicity given -k -ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
JOHN J. PULLMAN.

John J. CuIlinan, vice presid ent of the board of education and renorn- mated as the party candidate for an other three year term, needs little in- reduction to the voters or this city, Attorney Cullinan has been in the ac- tive practice of law in this city since his admission to the bar in 1891. That year he formed a partnership with n1s brother, Thomas M. Cullinan, and this partnership has continRed eyer since In fact the firm name eF1s one of the oldest of law firms in the city.
 MT Cu1linan has fe,a years taken an active and unselfsh interest in Democratic politics. The office he has held has never brought him any emo1uments. Eight years ago mem bers of the board of education named him to succeed David M Read. wno had resigned. Since then Attorne-- Cdll.nan has been elected for two terms of three years each Attorney Cullinaa was recently elected vice president of the board.
 MT. Cullinan was born in Springfield. Mass, and attended schools there and in this city He graduated from Yale university. academic course, in the class of 1887. He attended Columbia Law school. graduating with the class of 189l That same year he was ad- Tnitted to the bar and formed the partnership with his brother
 Attorney Cu1linan has lived in the Fourth district most of his life but he recently purchased the beautiful home where he lives at 16O fE1mwood ave rue in the Fifth district
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
JOHN w. GRANT.

For many years we'll known figure in banking circles in this city, John w. Grant is making his first appear ance in political life in accepting the Democratic nomination for city treas urer This nonina tion came to MT. Grant entirely unsolicited and it is a distinctive tribute to, his ability and qualifications for the position k Mir. Grant has been in the employ of the City National bank since leaving college in 1908 and is now the receiving teller of the institution. He has all ways been a Democrat since he be- came voter and although he has never been a candidate for office be- fore, he has conscientiously discharged his duties as a citizen and a voter
 Several years ago MT. Grant married Miss Lorena M. Burns The couple have one boy They live at 49 Yale street in the Fourth district. Mir Grant was born in Bridgeport, gradu- ated from the Bridgeport grammar school Bridgeport. High school and Yale university inS the class of 1908. Soon after his graduation he entered the banks employ
 He is 9 young man. capable in his profession and a favorite with all his acquaintancea- He is a member of the Bridgeport lodge of Elks and Ar agon council, Knights of Columbus.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
GEORGE M. COUGHLIN.

Devotion to principle loyalty to friends and perseverance during ad- versity, are attributes which should commend George M Coughlin, Demo cratic nominee for city clerk, to the voters of this city. From boyhood MT sCoughlin has worked hard to edur cate himself and to aid his family. His activities have given him a per- sonaI acquaintance with more per sons in East Bridgeport than prob ably any other person living on the East Side enjoys. < First on his news paper routes which he established to aid him in getting an education. and latter on milk routes, then again as a leading spirit ia Democratic affairs in the Ninth district George M Cough1in made and retained hundreds of friends.
 Mir. Coughzin was born in Ireland but came to this country with his parents when only three years of age The family settled in East Bridgeport where MT. Cough1in has resided near 1y 30 years. It early developed on him to aid as bread winner for the home and during his school days he established newspaper route He increased his patronage so that he employed two other boys to aid him in the distribution.
 His ambition to educate himself led him while still in school to con- duct a milk route after he had dis- posed or the newspaper routes His uniform courtesy and obIiging man. ner made him 8 universal favorite among his customers on the East Side
 After leaving school he engaged in business for himself for time and about three years ago he entered the employment Of Burns & Co., For a short time he was in the employment of the city as an inspector of paving work
 MT. Coughlin Is an expert account ant and an excellent pennan- He has ( pleasing personazfty. He is in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
DIR JAMES U. SULLIVAN.

A%ho5lgh born in Colchester, Dr. James ~- Sullivan, Democratic nom inee for member of the board of ledu- cation has lived in Bridgeport vir- tuaIly all his life. Dr. Sullivan is one of the most popular of the younger physicians of the city and for several years has taken a keen interest in things pertaining to the public schools and to municipal af- fairs in general. He is a scholar and student, well qualified to discharge the duties of the important office for which he has been named
 pr. Sullivan graduated from the Bacon academy and from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in sBalti- more. For a. time he practfced f in the hospitals of Baltimore. Ins1s07 he came to this city to engage in practice where he has since resided. He is 41'years old, married and lives at 529 East Main street,
 He is a member of the cousultine staff at St. Vincent's hospital, Cecil Calvert Council, Knights of Columbus and also Dewey camp, Modern Wood men of America.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
TRUMB|ULL!.

At the annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society held Wednesday afternoon at the home of the vice president the following oE1icers were elected: Presi- dent, Mrs Samuel Ward; vice presi- dent. Mrs Albert Christie secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Burr F. Beach. The women are busy planning for the annual sale to be held early in No- vetnber. Those present were Mrs. Burr F. Beach, Miss Mary Booth, Mrs. AL bert Christie. Mrs. Charles Evitts, Mrs. Joseph M. Tucker, Mrs. Francis Wells, Ward, Mrs. Charles Shepherd, Mrs. Charles Scott. Mrs. Charles Ensign and Mrs. William Thompson.
 Miss Leila Gregory of Bridgeport entertained her music and Sunday school pupils with an outing at Tashua Nhill. The young women of the party numbened, 15. Games were played and refresh ments. consisting of box lunches and ice cream, were served. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Matilda Gregory and those who enjoyed Miss Gregoryss hos pitality were the Misses Thelrna Knox, May and Elizabeth Flynn, Mildred Hall, Laurie Meyer, Mildred Thomas, Elizabeth Meyer, Mildred Rose, Ha- gel and >Bernice Cunningham, C1arice Topples, Ethel Merwin, Edna Allies, Mary Staples and Lou Mccarthy.
 Mrs Nathan B. MerW1n or M1lford, Daniels Farm.
 Mrs. Jennie Bowker entertained Sunday, Miss Eva Cleveland. Miss ElIenora Cleveland of Bridgeport, Miss Jessie Wheeler and Robert Wheeler of Stratford.
 Mrs. Eli P. Burton is spending week at the home of her son, Carroll Burton of Ansonia.
 Ray Whitley of South avenue Bridgeport, recently visited his aunt, Farm.
 Mr. and Mrs H. Brown. Miss Anna Brown and Mrs Carrie sSturgess mo- toring from Pittsfeld, Mass and Nor walk, were entertained at Strunk. Farm. the home of, MT. and Mrs. G. L. Denman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
WILLIAM l.. ZEPP

In William l.. Zepp, the Democratic party has selected as it's candidate for town clerk one eminently qualified to fulfil the duties of this important of1ic0. He was born in Bridgeport and has lived here all his life. He is 8 descendant of one of the oldest German families here. His parents, MT. and Mrs. Jacob Zepp, settled in Bridgeport. long before the Civil War. Most of his life, MT. Zepp has resided in the North End.
 Since he became of age MT. zepp has taken an active interest in Demo cratic politics. After leaving the public schools hessbecame a clerk in tho office of the Hfncks & Johnson Carriage Manufacturing Co., then To- cated at Broad and Cannon streets.
 During the term of Judge Thomas probate office. He then studled fAM was admitted to the bar the same year and has since practiced here-
 A year ago last January MT. Zepp was appointed to the board of health to 6u the unexpired ter moi Louis Schwerdt1e, who resigned Last Jan uary he was reappointed to the board and has more than a year to serve to complete his term T
 MT. Zepp is prominent in social and fraternal circles He is a member of Samuel H. Harris 1odges I, o. O. F., Stratfie1d encampment, I. O. O. F., Bridgeport lodge, Loyal Order of Moose and the Schwabischer-M -Maen- norchor. He is also a member of OIiyet Congregational church. He resides in Wheeler avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
DIED.

Easton, Oct 15,a 1915 Augusta, wife Of Wilson w. Ferris PECK-In this city, Oct. IA, 1915, Lena May Woodruff, wife of Walter D. Peck aged s9 years, 2 months.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home No. 25 Fourth street on Saturday, ! 18th inst, at ? o'clock p. m. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
 CALLAHAN-In this city, Oct II. 1915, Joseph Callahan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at his 1atk residence 2o4 Lexington avenue s6n Saturday, Oct. : ,16th at ,S:3O a. m., and fron1<<St Augustine's church at g a. rn/4 In< torment St. MichaePs cemetery. PURDON-In this city, Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1915, Andrew Purdon, aged 52 years, months, 4 days.
 Friends are inviteI te attend the funeral at Henry E. Bishops mor- tuary chapel No. ETA Fairfield ave- nue on Saturday. Oct 18th at ?: 30 D. m. Internent at Park cemetery. All Clansmen are requested 10 at- tend. as RADEL-In this city, Oct IS, 1915, At his late residence, 2O2 Wash ington avenue, Andrew Rade1, aged 53, months, 13 days.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. LOUI@In this city, Oct. 14, 1915. John David, beloved son of John David and Mary Louis, aged 4 years, I month. 28 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of the par ents, No. 13T4 Kossuth street on Saturday, Oct. 18th at 2 D, m. Burial in Lakeview cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
REVOLUTIONARY RELICS
 ARE LOST IN N. Y. FIRE

New York, Oct. 15.-A number of revolutionary relics, including the signatures of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, General LaFay- cite and others, were burned today in a fire which destroyed an historical mansion at 164th street and Sheridan avenue, the Bronx. The house. own ed by Gustav Frey, had been vacant since Saturday and it is thought tramps caused the fire.
 Washington once made his head quarters at the house. (<
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
LONDON AIR RAIDERS
 SIGHTED GOING HOME

Rotterdam. Oct. 15.-Four zep- pelins, which are believed to have participated in the raid over the Lon don area on "Wednesday night, were sighted, homeward bound over vari- parts of Holland early yesterday morning. In most eases they were fired on by Dutch sentinels, in ac- cordance with the recent orders. but apparently were uninjured. At Mis- pen, one hundred shots were fired at one airship before it disappeared tp-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

i, William Rockefe11er. Henry K E11go- Harg and nine other past or present directors Of the New York, New EE9= ven and Hartford railroad oompaLtS appeared in the federal district court in New York to stand tr4a4 beHola Judge Hunt and a jury on a c11HHE,A of having conspired to violate Eha Sherman law by seeking sto Euouopu- nze all the transportation faetn15es Of New England. In the eleven deGsn- dants and their counsel Judge Eaqut had bafore him a collection oEftntli., viduals Ehe personal wealth and abil-. ity Of whom probably never before had been equaled in any courtroom Mr. Rockefeller not only ranks as one of the Vealthiest men of the world but has been one of the important railroad men of the country. The ten other defendants also are men of wealth and importance in the Veeil- road or industrial worlds Their at torneys include some of the best known lawyers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

1. A jail sentence of 60 days was meted out to Edward Pagan of 124 East Main street, an employe of the setting-up room at the Singer Manu- featuring Co.,, when hailed before Judge Wilder in city court today. Pagan received a sentence of 10 days for drunkenness, 20 days for breach of the peace and an additional sen tence of 30 days for resisting Police men Barton and T. Griffin. He ap- pealed under a bond Of $200 which he furnished.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
GARBAGE CONTRACT WILL BE FOR ONE
 YEARS DURATION

At a special meeting of the board of health held this morning in the boards offices, the length of duration of the garbage .contraets to be let soon, vas changed from 10 years to one.
 The board asked for bids today.8 The bids will be opened at the meeting, Oct. 30.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
GERMANS CLAIM VICTORIES.

Berlp. Oct 15-German victories in the Artois and the Champagne re- gions were announced today by the war office. Near Verme1les the British were again driven out of the German positions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
Employe of Atlas g Gets Broken Finger

George Rogers, a rubber at, the Ho- tel Atlas. went to the Emergency hos pital this morning to have, a. broken finger treated. He said he had been wrestling with James Atlas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
Spanish Guf1boat Sunk.

Madrid, Oct. 15.-The 4SpGnish gum boat Ponce De Leon was sunk yes terday in a collision with the nnef- chant vessel San Jose, near Chipona, off the Spanish coast. The crew Of the gunboat was saved
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

A two-day conference on national preparedness attended by representa- tives from many middle western states. opened at Davenport, Iowa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
OBITUARY
S. VIRGINIA INGR.AHAM.

s. Virginia Ingraham died at her home, g Vernon street, BrookIine. Mass, yesterday. Services will be held there tomorrow and the body will be brought here for fnterment in Noun tain Grove cemetery on Monday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

FOR SALE+2 family house and large corner lot on Stratford ave-. nue; excellent location for business, and in fast becoming section. Ko- chtss, HOS Pembroke St.
 G15 b*n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

Gen. Serrail, coInmander-in-chie of the French forces n the Orent, will command the Allies expedttionary army in the Balkans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

Governor Dunne of Illinois an nounced the appointment of a. com mission to investigate unemployment in that state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

A gift oa $5O,0OO to Harvard Col Iegef by the will of Edward Wheel wright of Boston was announced bs the corp oration.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

Commander J. T. Tompkins vii command the new r-dreadnough Nevada. The vessel is 96.2 per cent completed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

The schooner Stranger, chartered by the United States Department of Fish cries, will start on a search for tile fish along the northern edge of tho Gulf Stream.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

LOST-A pecketbeok in public mar ket Thursday morning. Reward if
 returned to Mrs Ellen Flynn, sos x Black Rock Ave. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15
STERLING CANDIDATES NAMED BY DEMOCRATS IN CONVENTION

every way qualified for the office for which he has been nominated. He is unmarried but lives with his widowed mother at 562 Stillman street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-10-15

FOR sALE-2 family house East
 End. $3.5oo; rent $34. This is a chance to buy right. Kochiss. HOS Pembroke St. G 15 b"p