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THUHSDAT, BEPT.-17, OLD COUNTY PRESENT pioneers and I«rly Come'i* In Lee County, Attending All-Day Re-, union and Picnic at Fort Madlaon Park. PRINCIPAL SPEAKER ILL D. M. Hamilton of Top*ka Is Un able to Attend Meeting Much to the Regret of Everyone. day. oetodle. [Special to The Gate City.] .. •.taAVT t. ftkRT MADISON, la., Sept. 17.— ENGLISH TROOPS Fair weather greeted the Old Settlers end Pioneers of L«e county who gath ered here today to celbrate their spe cial The picnic and celebration was postponed from last week because of the heavy rains which fell all dur ing the day. The weather today was more to the liking of the old! settlers and their friends. The park was crowded with o'd settlers from all over the county. Keokuk send a big delegation for the festivities. The absence of J. D. M. Hamilton, who was to have made the address of the day, was felt with the keenest regret by everyone who attended the reunion. Mr. Hamilton was stricken yesterday afternoon and removed to hospital so serious was his condi tion. An attack of heart trouble was the form his sudden Illness took. It was too late for the committee to se cure a substitute speaker, but local men will make short talks this after noon. Judge W. S. Hamilton received a message yesterday telling of the ill ness of his brother and made ar rangements to go to his bedside at once. Later messages were more en couraging, however, and h© remained In Fort Madison. Judge Deemer was not able to at tend, as it had been hoped that he might. He was on the program for this afternoon but failed to arrive. J. F. Daugherty of Keokuk replied to the address of welcome this morn ing. The program for the day ^hlch was carried out follows: 9:00 a. m.—Concert at Lakeside park, Meyer's Fort Madison hand. 10:00 a. m.—Motor boat races at Lakeside park. Evlnrude «las3. 10:30 a. m.—Hydro-aeroplane flight by Roger W. Jannus, St. Louis. Mr. Jannus' air and water craft, "The Water Fowl," will start on the lak® at Lakeside park, glide rapidly on the water and gradually ascend to a height of several hundred feet, alight ing on the water again after a flight of from fifteen to thirty minutes dura tion. 11:00 a. m.—Assemble at Pioneer park. Exercises at Pioneer park. Se lection from the band. Call to order by the president, "Patriarch Hiram PlckardL Invocation by Rev. A. J. Zalser. Vocal selection from the choir In charge of Prof. C. W, Weeks. Ad dress of welcome by Mayor A. P. Brown. Response by Capt. James F. Brown. Response by capt. James jr. ..m0re Daugherty of Keokuk. Adjournment b, rr.o4 m"u of CITY NEWS. —Big reduction In price of cylinder records: All 2-mlnute Indestructible, 20c all 4-mlnute Indestructible, 36c double disk Columbia records, 10 Inch, 65c 12 Inch, $1.00. Do not pay mor6 for these are the best records made. Sutlive Bros., 312 Main. ilVV £MVD.( 01^ MBIU, park. Selection trom th. band. Call Fr.ace Li .lmo.t po.IU.ely conHim. to order by the president. Old tim». tlie report that choru._ot one hua- l.fcW dred voices. Music by band. Volun teer speches. Another selection by LOlr. slneg officers. Adjournment at the park. 3:30 p. m.—Motor boat races. 4:00 p. m.—Jannus' second In hydto-aeroplane. of River 1n Hie Opening Speech Yeeterday. The annual convention of the President Wilklnim pointed out what reservists he considers the needs of the river. Among other things he said: The river is full of untold trftflspor tation possibilities and opportunities It holds within itself the magic key river wort by ptovMIng It Its waters the commerce of its val ley. It will then furnish the cheapest transportation obtainable for every commodity that can be floated upon it, factor which controls the destiny of commerce and Industry everywhere. Efficient river transportation would ttake commerce and In the wake of commerce would come Industry, In crease of population, wealth and POW' 1ST. the —A divorce was granted yesterday ley, new pastor of the First Congre in the district court at Fort Madison gational church, will be held at the to Ethel Adams from her husband church temple this evening at 8:00 Allen Adams. The couple are both o'clock. Rev. E. B. Newcomb will from Keokuk. The decree was sign- make the addresB of welcome on be ed by Judge Henry Bank, who is Pre- half of the ministerial association siding at this term of court at Fort and there will also be a few Informal Madison. talks by members of the church. —Charles A. Wright, janitor at the Light refreshments will be served. Lee county court house, went to Fort MadiBon this afternoon to attend the reunion of Lee county's old settlers. PERSONALS. y.- I fcjg ..5 Dr. and Mrs. W. O, Butler of La- noon at 8 o'clock. Harpe, 111., are visiting relatives In the city. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Bihlman of Live Oak, Calif., are visiting his uncle Fred, Korschgan. IN THE BATTLE Kitchener Says There are 175,000 British 8oldlers in France Now. 'O'-'Ar. [Uukud Press Leased Wire Service.] LONDON, Sept. 17.—In the house of lords this evening Earl Kitchener, the minister of war, declared that the tide haB turned everywhere in favor of the allies. He stated tuat while the struggle is bound to be long, England has good grounds for look ing forward to its end In quiet confi dence. At the present time, Kitchener said*, England has in the field more than six divisions of troops In- addi tion to two cavalry divisions. In opening his adress Earl Kit chener spoke In the highest eulogis tic terms regarding Sir John French, the British commander In chief, who he said has met every difficulty pre sented by the situation in a manner that proved his worth as a soldier.^ "Thanks to hig superb leadership," continued Kitchener, "the British, army hag been able to at all times to fight a fight that has thrown terror into the enemy. Nothing has been wanting. His every move has shown he has foreseen what was to come and he has so distributed his forces that the strongest of German blows have spent their weight without bringing in the disaster their authori ties had planned. "The latest advices from the front do not change the published state ments. The ..government Is taklug the people of the nation Into Its confidence so far aa it Is able. Every bit of Infor mation that can properly be made public, Is published. "Our troops have met the difficulty of the campaign with a good heart. They are now waiting for the general forward movement with a good heart. "When the w.ord comes, England can depend on her soldiers to gly« an account of themselves of which all true Englishmen will be proud. "Although the struggle Is bound to be a long one, England can look for ward to the final outcome with quiet confidence. England now has In the field more than six divisions of troops and two cavalry divisions." The statement by Kitchener that than slx Cttvalr divisions" Is most significant. New gquaurou, President Wilkinson Dlscue.es Neede field ambuiances, toul est^blis Up* per Mississippi River Improvement association was opened yesterday at Stillwater by the address of President dered teSr.bov. Z|rT Another .election Smordlns to the rotation., .ntwplc.l d.r _ot atonement or the grand choir, pioneer, and old set- consist, of "one cavalry division and indeed solemn to know that ". SteC«'^s t".w three score and ten year, have PM.ed Si rivalry divisions In action .Inc. It had It. commencement. Jut SSXZRR ZSRSSZ squadron, total establishment taken up Saturday night. uuc 48G officers, 10,195 mounted men and guns. 24 nvention of the Up- A£T,V,TLJIi w£!rService 1 the great eastern question which will River improvement [United Press Leased^ Wire^Service the gro Sunday and Mon. LONDON, 8ept. 17.—The correspondent of the Thomas Wilkinson of Burlington, graph, wires thats an In France provln..., she W« with nui vvuipci every facility of efficiency and econ. them by force olven to «,« .Jl, compe. It carry on Karon, .,p.? ^^tr'X Its waters commerce of its val* ner at Pn" Reception for Dr. P. G. Beardaley. A reception for Dr. Frank O. Beards- ivt To Entertain Soolety. Wm Mrs. Thomas Reddle. 212 North fifth street, will entertain the Worn ana* Missionary society of the United Presbyterian church oil Friday after- Mrs. Herrlek Arrives Safely. Friends hare received word of the safe arrival In this country of Mrs. H. T. Hityok wh9 has been in Europe for six months. She expect* to spend the winter 1$ Cleveland. Swedish Ladles Aid. Mrs. Emll Llndstrand, 71S North Fourteenth street, was hostear*to the Ladles Aid society of the Swedish Evangelical church this afternoon at a business and social meeting. Trinity 8ocfety Meeting. Hrs. H. M. Anschutz, assisted by Mrs. C. W. Chapman and Mrs. Oscar Swanson, entertained the Home Mis sionary society of the Trinity M. IB. church this afternoon. Following the program and business meeting, re freshments were served by the hosteBsses. In Honor of Mrs. Brownell. The following is from the Boise, Idaho, Capital News of Sunday: Mrs. William A. Brawnel) ,of Keo kuk, iowa, who has been visiting her sctfi, Mr Harold Brownell of Hailey during the summer, and later has been the house guest of Mrs. T. K. Little of this city, having come to Boise to attend the announcement party of Miss Little's engagement to her son, was the honor guest at a small and delightful Informal bridge party at the home of her hostess. Wednesday. Pink gladioli and roses graced the living room and stuumn flowers were brilliantly in evidence in the dining room. The favor for the afternoon wat won by Mrs. G-winn. Mrs. Brownell retires to her home In the east this week. 1844 kOVSMENT IS SUBJECT LAST NIGHT Much Talked of Matte." Is Discussed by Speakers at Adventists Tent. .„•••- {Contributed.] A continuation of the much talked of 1844 movement, together with a candid study of the great sanctuary question, of which the Investigative judgment la a very Important part, were taken up at the tent last even ing. It was clearly proven from the word of God that the earthly sanc tuary and the services carried out therein, were typical of the services In the great heavenly tabernacle which the Lord pitched and not man.'' the amTliTthe"field now consists of Heb. 8:2. The sanctuary on earth ^ore than six divisions and two was cleansed once each year. when divisions and two jr ZL* h*iZ the hlSh mo® the Hne cleansed once (or all. and Daniel "^r-OT.dltlona^ J» the 2SST bribes of three JETUJ BIVER OONVBNTION SSne^triops. on. signal sonidron are now beln, carried to earth's •DP STILLWATER -M »airan nn flfltiirdftv nlffht. loctures ©r filled nave d«. edly means the complete mobilize- are being studied. It holds within Itself the magic Key tlon of the Italian ____ to unlock the door leading to success pate In the war. The wo for every Industry on Its bortPer. But agrees that opportunities themselves do not make ment line-up on addition men. or cities. They must be taken ^"^'^vices says Russia has iarltleh Ambassador Carden Wae Qlv hold of with a firm graap and used to Petrograd aaviw made It a «uviv«« very clear to Italy that If Reply from Germany. [United Press Leased Wire Service.] WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.—Germany has acknowledged the United States')two informal inquiry concerning further poace overtures with a cam. non-committal comment, President Wilson told call ers this afternoon. Just how this comment went, he would not say. The ""ease or population, wealth and Pow German chan «.ta»o O.U Imperial Mississippi val- reply th. Gennan iMUor- sV wilf'be «r«t tonight The lectures tonight and Friday night will be very helpful toward a clear understanding of these Import ant messages of Revelation 14, also Paris be fully canvassed Sunday and Mon- London Tele- day evenings of next week. of the Italian Last night the large tent was again to the extent of its capacity and werd fieated upon to report ti the colors on Se» many were seated upon chairs around os the outside, so great Is the Interest report, If true, undouM- In the very important subjects that chairs around TROUBLE STILL LURKING IN MEXICO en Hie Walking Papers by Carranza. [United Press Leased Wire Service.] WASHINGTON, Eept. 17.—Informa tion that Sir Lionel Carden, former British ambassador to Mexico City had been handed his passports by Carranza, has been in the possession of the American government for fully weeks according to reliable sources today. Carden is understood to have been persona non grata with Carranza because the latter believed him antagonistic to th« constitution alists and favorable to the Cowdray oil Interests In Mexico. Carden is pow on his way to England, and from THE DAIIjT OATE eiTY .The Warsaw Gale City Governor Dunne of Illinois has is sued a proclamation, designating October 9, 1914, as "State Fire Pre vention Day," and recommends that the people of the state observe It by a general cleaning up and removal of rubbish, trash and waste from their premises, and that all heating ap paratus and chimneys be carefully gone over and placed in a proper condition for winter use. The gover nor states that the fire loss of Illi nois averaged $1,000,000 per month for 1913, and that most of this was preventable 400 people lost their lives by fire that year In Illinois. The governor also urges careful factory and public building Inspection, and fire drills In same. The state fire marshal, Walter H. Bennett, Issues bulletin No. 11 accompanying this proclamation which details the causes of the 10,000 fires for that year and offers many good suggestions for the prevention of fires. He says over 60 per cent of the total fire loss was the direct result of carelesness. The fol lowing rules are strictly urged to be complied with: Do not allow rub bish or combustible material to ac cumulate on your premises. Do not allow accumulations of useless goods .to form In your cellars and basements. Do not store combustible materials around stoves or furnaces. Do not jjjep matches or candles In closets. Do not keep matches where they can be reached by children. Do not keep combustible ruobish or ashes in wood en receptacles. Do not use kerosene in starting fires. Do not allow chil dren to play around bonfires. Do not keep oil mops or oily rags where they can Ignite spontaneously and cause fires. The proclamation and state fire marshal's bulletin were re ceived by Chief Barl Wallace of War saw volunteer- fire department. The four bronze tablets have been placed on the Ft. Edwards monument, and all the work Is completed. On the south tablet appears this inscrip tion, in raised letters: Erected Sep tember, 1914, to commemorate the establishment of Ft. Edwards, built by Major Zachary Taylor, 3rd U. S. Infantry, September, 1814. Abandoned July, 1824. Below this on a small bronze plate inserted In the front edge of the base, Is this inscription: Edward F. Dunne, governor Commls Bioners Phil Dallam, chairman, Louis Lamet, secretary John H. Hungate, Judge Chas. J. Scofield, Judge W. J Franklin, Jas. B. Dibelka, state archi tect. The west tablet has a bas-re lief of Major Zachary Taylor the north tablet shows the old fort copied from the Ivins drawings the east tablet has a bas-relief of the first executive of Illinois, Governor Nlnian Edwards. Our popular city marshal, Mr. Ben nett, has received an urgent call from the Btate fair officials, to act as spec ial policeman during the eight days of the state fair at Springfield, but all honor to him, he feels that he should care for home interests first. Ralph Stephens, electrician, Is re wiring the Eymann building through out and installing handsome fixtures. The Delta Alpha class of the Pres byterian Sunday school will give a social entertainment In the church parlors Tuesday evening, September 22 Rev. John C. Sage of Keokuk, and Rev. Dr. Rudd of Ft. Madison, were callers on Rev. Geo. Long on Tuesday. The last band concert of the sum mer was given on M'aln street, no spec ial street corner designated. There was a larg-e turn out by both town and country. We regret the concerts are over for they have been a pleasure and a benefit to this community. Rev. A. B. Cole has been returned by conference, as pastor of the Meth odist church here. Congratulations An automobile and trade parade Is being planned for September 80, mon ument day the committee Is receiv ing considerable encouragement from auto owners, lodges and business men Warsaw, III, Sept. 17, 1914. there will go to Brazil, where he has been accredited by his government. Carden's removal was reported here to have been peremptory. Car ranza. It is understood, took this step without making any representation to the British government to ask Car dens' withdrawal. For a long time there has been 111 feeling between Carranzlstaa and Carden. Carranza, It is understood, did not even oonsult any American official about his ac-1 tlon. I Garden's published criticism of the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico was regarded In admin istration circles today as unfair and untrue. Officials were Inclined to view it as the outburst of a diplomat admittedly personally disgruntled at the Carranza administration. Offi cials pointed out today that a simi lar anti-American interview was credited to Carden last spring and re pudiated by Carden although gener ally believed to have been actually made by him. Spring-Rice was en deavoring today to reach the steamer on which Carden Is a passenger, for confirmation or denial by Carden of the authenticity of his suposed In terview. A high diplomat here today stated that he would not be surprised If' France should withdraw her ambas sador to Mexico because of the treat ment of nuns and monks by the constitutionalists. In diplomatic clr- -my generally, and there is no doubt that It will be a success. The mayor has issued a proclama tion for clean-up week next week, so everybody will have on his "best bib and tucker," by September 29. The circular space in the center of the park, left for the fountain, has been filled with rich earth and sown with grass seed in the center will be a large vase with a gigantic plant, and surrounding it will be four ce-! ment urns placed at regular intervals and filled with flowers. The second cement walk—from northeast to southwest corner of park—will be complete in time for the celebration. Mrs. Herbert S. Ferguson and babe of Lynn, Mass., will leave tonight for her home, after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffmann. The St. Louis Republic for next Sunday will contain a full page his torical article on Fort Edwards and Warsaw. The managing editor sent an advance copy of the page, and the pictures of Zachary Taylor, the fort and monument have been especially well grouped. Although the Republic published a short story on the monu ment several weeks ago, It was not Included In the fast mall 'edition which comes into this section of the country. Mr. Ledbetter. the manag ing editor, then offered to run a more elaborate article on the fort. He has shown an unusual interest in the event, and has been particularly anx ious to see that the Republic gave It proper attention In the interest of readers in this region. Miss Fannie Ehle left Wednesday evening for Chicago, where she will attend th© dressmakers' convention, and study the latest fall and winter styles. Rev. S. K. Krughoff is the new pas tor of the German M. E. church, who succeeds Rev. Sipfle, who has re signed and will remove with his fam ily in about one week to EdwardBville, III., his former home, where he will act as stated supply for that district. We regret exceedingly the departure of Rev. Sipfle who has made many friends during his stay here, and we wish him success In his new field. Warsaw .will play ball with Hamil ton next Sunday, September 20, for $100 prize, at league park, Keokuk. The Popel-Glller Co. are getting out a beautiful colored lithograph cal endar for 1916 with photo of Ft. Edwards, and the monument, with the big brewery in the distance they re ceived the proofs from the printer yesterday. They are very fine. This enterprising firm has also just receiv ed 20,000 souvenir postal cards with the same picture on the face of it. The Woodmen and R. N. A. camps of Hamilton and Mallard have been Invited to put afloat or decorated automobile in the trades and auto parade September 30, The annual mission feast of St. John's Evangelical church will be held Sunday, September 20. The pro gram will be as follows: 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school, Rev. W. Kreis. 10:30 a. m.—Festival sermon, Rev. K. Brunn, of Sutter, 111. 2:30 p. m.—Rev. Ernst, of Keokuk, Rev. ^. Kreis, of Donnellson. 7:30 p. m.—Rev. W. Natzke, Rev. K. Brunn, of Sutter. Closing address—Rev. E. H. Jadg stein. There will be choir singing at all these services under the direction, of Mrs. E. Berlin. All are welcome. A special Invitation Is extended to the mission friends of Keokuk. The Ladles' Aid society of the Meth odist church will hold a "market" at jj_ Grant's store, Saturday, Sep tember 19. The Swiss Bell Ringers will have a good audience Friday night, at Dream land theatre, Judging by the seat chart. The next attraction will be on Tuesday, September 22, "The Un der Dog," a strong heart drama. cles It became more evident tWl seri ous difficulties In securing complete recognition from foreign powers con fronts the constitutionalists. Mayor Had an Axe. BELVIDEJRjE, HI., Sept. 17.—The telephone system in Genoa, DeKalb county, was put out of commission to day when the mayor, leadfbg a gang of laborers armed with aStes, chop ped down all the poles on the busi ness streets because the company Ig nored the city's order to remove the poles to tlie alleys. Other lines were being attacked when the mayor was served with an Injunction. Moving Out of Very Cruz. [United Press Leased Wire Service.] WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.^SIx army transports are on their way to Vera Cruz today to bring back General Funston's army. Three have left Hampton Roadto where for some weeks they have been held in readi ness for European work. Two are coming from Colon and one Is going from Galveston. The evacuation of Vera Cruz will be complete within two weeks If plans do not miscarry. Secretary Garrison insisted today it had not been finally decided where the troops would be taken, but prob ably to Galveston. Arrangements were made today by representatives here of several foreign nations to get their citizens out of Mexico. k" 211 Jefferson St. Burlington, Iowa The Newness of Our Styles—the beauty of our models —the extra value of our garments, please every woman who comes to our stores, shopping. You will find it time well spent to come here and in spect the many beautiful suits, coats and dresses we are showing. To Introduce Our New Fall Stock We Offer Special Values to Induce Early Buying. New Fall Suits New Fall Suits of all pure wool serges and mixtures, in the latest fall styles Redingates and Cut aways. Be sure and see them New Pretty Silk Dresses New Poplins, Messalines and Crepes in the newest fall styles. Long tunics, 5£teN«w$l 0.85 Basque I dresses, AmI only $3.00 Pure Wool Skirts All thla season's style Blues, blacks, etc., an extra special value $1.98 Your choice off^Q any wash dress^0£ values to $7.SO. Your unrestricted choice of any summer silk or cloth dress in any col- 00 or or style. Val ues to $20 THE WANT COLUMN WANTED. WANTED—Elevator boy at the Grand •hotel. FOR RENT. FOR RBNT—Two houses furnished or unfurnished, also an apartment, 727 North Ninth and 826 Lelghton. Call at 727 North Ninth. FOR RENT—Seven room house and barn. Inquire 929 Franklin. FOR RENT—New five room cottage, $10.00 per month. J. A. Roberts. FOR RENT—Six room cottage, 618 North Thirteenth street. Inquire Home Tea Co., 716 Main street. FOR RENT—Dwelling, 723 Morgan, eight rooms, bath, gas, barn. In quire within, or 727 Morgan. FOR RENT—Eight room house, bath, gas, barn. $18.00 per month, south site Phone Black 1894. 322 Main. FOR RENT—Two 5 room houses, 1626 and 1528 Exchange street. Phone Black 518. FOR RBNT—Eight room dwelling, 716 North Seventh, furnace, elec. trie lights, bath, range. Ben B. Jewell, 815 High. FOR RENT—Seven room house, 1028 Tlmea five room house, 1803 Con cert. Enquife Peterson Bros. FOR SALE. FOR SAILS—Apples, 500 bu.. 4^ miles PAGE THREE 'y&i'ir itii frUit 420 MAIN KEOKUK south of Warsaw, ler. Extra New Fall Suits The suit that has been our greatest seller, made of high grade granite cloths. $I A colors. Special Many Other Suits Specially Priced $17.50 to $47.50 Don't Wait Until All the Pretty Ones are Gone—Come Now! You will be Delighted with Our Large Display of Dresses. New Crepe Silk 4 Dresses How can we do it? Our big buying power paves the way. Beautiful $ silk dresses for so little money Many New Dresses Received This Week .Priced from $9.85 to $25.00. S& Everybody Comes to the "Royal" for That Skirt. Why? Because You Get the Biggest Selection at the .-J Smallest Price. $5.00 New Fall $7.50 Pleated $2.98 We Must Clean Up Our Summer Stock and .These^ Prices Will Do It Sure! Your choice of wash skirt or waists, values to $3.00 any :-t. .75 i:. .'-j1.^ '4 .75 Skirts Tunic Skirts New long tunics of crepes, granite cloths, etc. Every desirable color and style The last issue in style. The biggest values ever offered In new sklrta. Qlve them one glance $4.95 Your choice of any $ 5 a in coat, extra special 49c $2.98 Your choice spring suit or coat left. Val ues to $20 Seabury Chand- FtOR SALE—Fine gentle Shetland more pony, two fine Shetland colts, new buggy and harness. N. J. Han cock, 1807 Exchange. FOR SALE—One large Ice box, bai gain. Swift & Company. FOR SALE—Good rubber tired Co. lumbUB phaeton set heavy, brass mounted, single harness large sise Round Oak stove, used one winter. Phone Red 793. FOR SALE—One good work horse, cheap. Diamond Mill, 22 South Twelfth. MISCELLANEOUS. MEN our Illustrated catalogue ex plains how we teach the barber trade In short term, mailed free. Write Moler College, St. Louis, Mo. LADIES—Our illustrated catalogue explains how we teach hairdresslng In few weeks, mailed free. Write Moler College, 810 North Sixth street, St. Louis. I. Convict Kills Convict. JOLIET, 111., Sept. 17.—Frank Re petto, 27, serving a term in the Illinois pen, from Cook oounty on a charge of larceny, stabbed to death Oharles MCMasters, another Cook county prisoner serving a burglary sentence in the prison dining room at noon today, following a brief quarrel. Repetto slightly wounded Guard An drew Smith before he was disarmed and placed In solitary oo&flnement. &1 •r a «sr m} 0 i: tl