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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-05

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NEW YORK, Jan. 5. al a. MI
England has begun operations to Sc
cure her third and last territorial prize
of th,, war. A small body of Indian
troops. under English officers, recent
Ily took possession of the southern
part of Nebachudnezzar' Babylon1an
empire. adding to England's posses
sions the valuable Turkish hinterland
Of the Persian gulf; soon afterwards
Turkish suzerainty over Egypt was
dissolved and Cleopatra kingdom was
formally annexed to the British en-
pire: yesterday, an English squadron
bombarded Dar-Es-Salaam, the port
of German East Africa, and footing
was secured for seizing possession of
this most valuable of all Germany
distant colonies.
Whatever else the war may give to
Ensland in the form of colonial pos
sessions will be of subordinate value
TO these three conquests- There is
scarcely any other land left on the
globe that England so covets.
Babylonia, Egypt, and German East
Africa round off the British empire
and emphasize England's unprecedent
ed sovereignty over the choice parts
of the world.
The report of the British attack on
Es-Salaam does not say whether
this commercial and political capita
created by German colonial ambitions
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Continued on page 2.j
AUSTRIA

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TRIESTE. Austria, Jan. 2.-(De-
IayedD dD-On a train of 300 wounded
arriving here To-Day from the northern
battle ground, 200 Of the men had
their feet So badly frozen that ampu-
tation was necessary. In most in
stances both feet were amputated.
The arrival Of this last body OF
wounded all from this province has
so taxed hoscita! facilities that many
have had to be sent to farm houses
outsIde of the city to be cared for.
The great steamship sheds and ware
houses o. the Austro-American Navl-
cation company have been transform
ed into hospitals and all are crowded
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-05
What the War Moves Mean
Bv J. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
aeer of the United Press.

has fallen. Probably it is still hold
ing out, for otherwise the English
statement would be explicit. The city
presumably refused to surrender, and
in consequence was subjected to
bonn bardment. The naval operations
may be proceeding in conjunction with
a military expedition against the hint
eriand. Two months ago. an English
force allowed itself TO be surprised in
German East Africa. A sufficient time
mas now elapsed for reorganization
and a new campaign may be under
way.
German East Africa has long been
desired by the English because under
German rule it destroys the territorial
unity of Great Britain's African pos
sessions British colonies would be
continuous along the eastern side OF
the African continent, from the Med
iterran can to the cape of Good Hope,
were it not for the German colony.
The late Cecil Rhodes created the cry
for the seizure of German East Africa
by starting the project of an all-Brlt-
fsh railway to connect Capetown with
cairo. The "Cape-to-Cairo all rail
route" has become permanent Eng
Iiish ambition, symbolizinS the might
OF the British empire 1t will grow
into an actuality after the war, If the
naval attack on Dar-Es- s-Salaam can be
followed by successful land opera
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RUSSIA

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PETROGRAD, Jan. 5.-NavaI battles
on the vistuIa are now certain. The
Germans, apparently taking leaf out
Of the Russian book have armored and
armed river steamers and are utilizing
them in the river in the Vyczsrad re.
eion. The Rusoians already have
steamers in action here, having used
them to prevent Germans forcing a
crossing from the island which Is in
the middle Of the river at this point
It is believed here the Germans are
hopeful Of forcing crossing under
protection Of the guns Of their steamers
and the Russians have sent additional
craft to attack them and prevent this
A Russian success is reported south
Of Plock on the GorIee road The
Germans attacked in force, but were
trapped in woods and forced to re.
treat with loss Of many prisoners
ard machine gun.
The fighting in the Caucasus con-
the advantage. Following an all day
FIGHT yesterday at Ardagon, the Tur.
kish positicns were carried at the
point Of the bayonet and are now in
the possession of the Russians who
are strongly fortlfying them. The
battle of Sarykamysh continues, with
a slight Gain for the Russians. 1t is
not likely, however. that decisive
---.it will be attained for several
days.
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Coal. Oil and Other Contraband From the Unit
ed States Have Been Seized by German
Ships in Both Oceans.
A TEST CASE MAY Be RAISED
Steamer Dacia. Loaded With Cotton May be Sent
to Germany to Determine How Far
the Allies Will go.

it's consideration will be called If COM
gress does not now bow to his wish.
He told callers today that it is abso-
lutely imperative for the government
to have more shipping facilities. And
while he held that other measures
would not necessitate special ses-
sion, he plainly and fatty showed that
his mind is set in what he has termed
the "single track" for passage OF this
particular bill.
Rural credits too, may crowd into
the executive program The presi-
dent declared no one was consfderins
an extra session, and he seems to be
wavering in his program to slate this
bill at this session. Despite his con-
ference. with the house banking COM
mittee chairman the situation is very
mixed He, is at sea regardtug- tbs
/ ifkIihobd of AN agreement And " hiss
claiming there is nofnew pressure for
the bill. he admitted that granger or
ganizations had changed front from
their former position. of endorsing the
relief OF the board At the same
time he avoided charging that bene.
fits had been minimized by those IN
teresteG in rural credits Instead he
declared he tried not to be suspicious.
Further evidence that the presi-
dents Indianapolis speech Friday VIII
be the opening gun OF the 1916 CAM
paign cam., from the presidents HDs
today. He freely told callers that the
address will be decidedly political,
He refused, however to Indicate
lust what line Of attack he wcule fol-
low. TIE address will be extempora-
neous-the kinr. which he himself adj
mitted he can make most effectively.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-05
Visit to One Of the Great German Field Hospi-
tails Where Shattered Minds are Taught
to Think Again
AND FOE TREATED As EQUALS
Two Iron Crosses Pinned on the Wall Over the
Cot Of Young Fritz Lucht, the Dar-
ing German Aviator.

Pockenheimer came to the rescue.
What do we do with this" he asked.
AN apparent tremendous mentas
tremble, and then the reply smoke" !"
Correct" said the professor. Now
what is it?'' This time the brain
and tongue worked and the answer
was correct.
Hours have to be spent by the
nurses teaching these men all over
again." explained the professor. 1t
requires unending patience and perse-
verance."
Many cases of plastic surgery were
shown. Men with most of their
faces smashed away were being
brought back to life with parts of their
bodies grated on to cover the terrible
gaping holes Many would be much
better dead. but the doctors feel It IS
their duty to save all they can.
we do not ask the wounded whet!t-
|er they want to live or die" explained
Professor Bockenheimer.
At the main French hospital. Pro
fessor Manasse, Of Stuttgart, was in
charge. Here. too. nurses were teach
ing men to talk again and terrible
wrecks OF humanity were being patch
ed up. Two iron crosses of the. first
and second class pinned to the wall
over a cot attracted my attention.
The patient was young Fritz Luchr.
airman, whose latest deed fills one OF
the brightest pages of the annals OF
aerial battles OF the great war
With an officer as observer, he was
attacked while flying north Of Rheims.
They were attacked by French
monoplane armed with machine gun.
Lucht and IFS officer had only their
pistols. Round and round they cir
cled, each trying to get the advantage
|py getting above the other. At GOO
feet the French plane got the German
right and it was riddled. The des-
perate fight was visible from the lines
Of both armies.
Lucht was shot through the liver
and lung. But he realized that his
officer had maps and observations that
were badly needed. So he planed
downward toward the German lines.
landing just inside Of them. Soldiers
removed the two men just as the
French artillery, having secured the
range, demolished the plane with a
well placed shot In the hospital,
General Won Emmich personally PIN
ned the decorations on the aviator's
shirt. He will probably recover.
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Cotton Concern Fails.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. j
NEW YORK. Jan. 5.-The Ameri
can Round Bale Press company. which
owns cotton plantations throughout
the south. today filed petition in
voluntary bankruptcy here
The firm gives its liabilities as
s934,607, naming the Metropolitan
Trust company as the principal cred
itor. The trust company financed
bond issue for the company for 5000.
Oo0
complete list of the comranys
assets was not given. The various
plantations throughout the south own
ed by the company, 1t is believed, viii
bring its assets up to almost the
amount of its liabilities.
Federal Judge Hand named Paul
Jones as receiver.
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ENGL AND
ray Ed. I. Keen, United Press star
s4 CORRESPONDENT


Correspondent.
LONDON, Jan. s.-The French drive
against the Germans in upper Alsace
i. on In earnest. That it 10 consider
ed serious In Berlin is shown by the
renewed operations on the center ana
left Of the allied positions.
The Germans are plainly endeavor-
ino 90 lessen the pressure on their
extreme left. But unoficlaI advices
reaching here indicate that the
French are concentrating to carry
cernay and thus open the way to Null
hausen, which General Pau has prom
ised will be again French soil by the
middle OF the month.
Down the eastern slopes OF the vos-
ges the Frenct, are pouring, driving
the Germans before them, according
to the latest word reaching the war
office. The plan is to clean the Ger
mans out Of upper Aisace, 20 that a
determined assault can be made on
Metz and Strassburg. Meanwhile the
British forces will be massed for real
work in Flanders and northern France
30 500" 3 we
active work .nere.
Outs'oe OF A'sace' "e -"
ters IN .he s'tus.'on :" '"e S
Tnere the Iurk'sh FORCES arg os
constantly augmented ana me ~
army % pe'ns nsrd pressed. p'.e
the optimistic reports received from
Petrosrao. . sIo""e pes'
thar tne exPecteo as'enpt % 'o'o ~.
Dardane..ss, 'nus "enae"e co"'
nopie, VIII no' "nucn 'oneer De
cd ov tne ans'o-r rencn "e' "o' -
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GBy Karl H. Won Wiegand. United

TBy Karl H. Won Wiegand. United
Press Staff Correspondent.
LAON, France, Dec. 15.-(by cour-
ier to The Hague and mail to New
York, Jan. 5.)-Today / saw men be-
ing taught to talk again, In the
"human repair shops" the great Ger
man field hospitals, these men were
learning anew the use OF bra--s. ton
CUES, hands and feet. They had re-
|ceiyed their baptism Of fire. Bullet
shrapnel broken shell, all had done
| their work. And now medical science
was doing its utmost to restore the
victims to partial normality.
This is the t,.ird time that Laon
has been In possession OF the Germans,
f1-st IN 1874, again in 1870. but this
kline only was the city taken without
kearful bl0odshed The main hcspItal
Is improvised. a large roomy school
uiiding, we'll lighted and aired IN
font is a large bronze monument
ected to three young FrencEmen-
knctireurs-ex executed by the Ger
ns In 1870 for sniping. Singularly
eugh this monument is unscathed.
Prof. Bockenheimer, in charge, and
Luetkenmueller chief surgeon ex-
lined the work. Theyscare for 2,lOO
we're cases. but the light wounded
given first aid treatment and sent
ck to the home bases when this,
3 close to he actual front to per-
it keeping any wounded. More
han score Of cases, French and Ger
han alike, where trephining opera
lions have been necessary were shown.
1T was singular picture. Through
the windows came the deep low ba 5e
hote Of distant guns, killing, smash
Ing, manning the human ten pins.
Here they were being patched up.
Nurses sat by the bedsides of friend
and foe alike, Lathing fevered brows
and teaching pale faced bearded men
to speak the most simple words, tell
ing them the names of objects and
putting words together into sentences.
what is thfs?" asked Prof Book
enheimer, holding pencil before q
bearded warrior, from whose skull
he had cut splinter OF steel. The
lips trembled. Then came the feeble
answer pencil"
l held out cigarette and asked
what 1t was. The mans lips moved
and look came on his face which
seemed to say that he knew what 1t
was, but couldn't say. Then Prof.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-01-05

down today sustaining the decision OF
the supreme court of Ohio in favor
of Harry O. Blagg, against the JET
fry Manufacturing company, the EN-
ployer of Blagg at the time he was in
jured.
Adjourned This Afternoon.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.--The su-
preme court Of the United States COM
pleted handing down decisions shortly
before two o'clock this afternoon.
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Too Many Jobless Men.

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JACKSON, Mich, Jan. 5.-The city
of Jackson today was forced to take
cognizance of th., problem Of the un-
employed. Following parade Of job
less men through the business sec
tion at noon today, Mayor Sparks call
ed a meeting of leading manufactur.
ers to discuss methods for relieving
the situation.
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GERMANY

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BERLIN. Jan. .5.-Gcrman airmen,
It is offictally announced today, have
dropped bombs on British ammuni-
ton bases at coudekerque and Rosen-
daal. SUBURB Of Dunkirk. According to
the announeement, the aviators de-
stroyed . large quantity Of anmuni-
ton at both places and set fire to
Coudekerque, partly destroying the
village and killing and wounding 100.
SUNK FOUR SHIPS.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-Advices from Las
PaImas, Canary Islands say that the
IGerman cruiser Karlsruhe has sunk
-four more merchant vessels owned by
British and French concerns and sent
their crews into port on a German
Fconvoy steamer.
OFFICIAL REPORT.
BERLIN, Jan. 5-That a 200 metre
trench has been taken from the allies
north Of Arras, while several French
assaults at other points have been re-
PEELED was todays latest word from
the western war zone. In the fighting
near Arras, the Germans not only
gained the allied defensee, but also
captured number Of prisoners. The
French are showing great activity in
the Areonnc region, where they have
tried several times to break through
the German positions. In each In.
stance the assaults have been repeli.
ed with heavy losses to the attacking
columns.
Rayonet encounters continue to
feature the fighting in Aisace accord
ling TO the reports reaching here. An
assault in force by the French be-
tween steinbach and Aufholz failed.
although Il was marked by hand to
hand fighting ia which the bayonet
was freely used.
t- The positions fA~E northern Poland
remain unchanged and there has been
little serious fiehtins there. The Ger
mans are continuing their attacks
east Of the Bzura and northeast OF
BoIimow but because of conditions,
only very slow progress has been
made. East Of Rawka the Germans
are pushing forward by way Of Humin,
but along the PiIitza the situation Is
again quiet.
ARREST THE CARDINAL.
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 5.-Local news
papers state that the Germans have
arrested Cardinal Mecier because he
issued pastoral letter telling the
BeIeIans that they were not morally
bound by orders issued by German
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Accidental Death.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service !
WASHINGTON, Jan. Edward G.
OFT. ordinary seaman, of the battle
ship Florida. was killed last Saturday
night in friendly boxing bout
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limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.1
WASHINGTON Jan. 5.-The Ameri-
can shipping protest may become d
double edged knife and be aimed at
Germany as well as Great Britain IL
was reported today. Coal Shipments
lit is declared, may become subject OF
complaint to Germany. On excellent
authority 1t is stated today that IN
volved in the shipping discussion
with Great Britain is intimaton OF
Germany having secured coal. Oil and
other contraband from the United
States in alleged violation OF both
navigation and neutrality laws. SNIP
ments of coal which have fallen into
German hands, upon clearance pa
pers believed mi. leading, have been
the subject of complaint by Great
! britain. -,r fxey-nt such incidents,
the British contraband patrol was
tightened up. 1t is believed.
Cargoes of coal which were siezed
by German ships in both the Pacinc
and Atlantic after being shipped from
United States ports ami consigned to
neutral ports, may become the sub
iect of representations to Germany
American registrations of the Ameri-
con-Hamburg ship "Dacia" under the
EN- epgency registry act, it is also re-
ported, may be the basis OF test
case. It is thought possible that the
"Dacia" will be sent with cotton to
Germany and a test case raised TO
determine how far the allies Will go
in preventing the sale OF German ana
Austrian ships interned in the United
States, to Americans.
ship Purchase BIZ.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The gov
ernment ship purchase bill must he
written into the statute books. accordt
ing to President Wilson's own man
date today While processing cont
dence that this measure will succeed
he indicated that an extra session, for
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ARREST THE CARDINAL.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 5.-Local news
papers state that the Germans have
arrested Cardinal Mecier because he
issued a pastoral letter telling the
BeIaians that they were not morally
bound by orders issued by German
officials.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-06-01
CHAMP CLARK HOPES
FOR PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT

NEW YORK, n, Y. June l.--IIarry
Pratt hudson, president OF the FniEer
sity of Chicago and peace advocate
OF International reputation. sad las'
night In an open statement:
Universal peace is only tn" dream
CT Missionaries There are evils worse
than war.
1t would be worse than war. for in
stance. that the United States should
permit itself to lie exposed helpless
before the aggressiOns Of a Power v II
ing 70 use force. regardless Of law, t.
attain it's ends
Champ Clark, speaker of the house
of representatives, said in Kansa;
City:
The situation has assumed an ugly
aspect, but we have emerged from 9th
or difficulties equally acute. in the
past. with our honor untarnished anC
our prestige undiminished. | believe
this one will yet be settled amicably.
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President is Determined to
Make Good His Word to
Uphold Nations Honor

Associated Press by Federal Wireless
WASHINGTON. -. G.. June /
Such steps as may be necessary tC
convince Germany that the United
States Is deeply in earnest President
Wilson is prepared 10 take.
Whether this Nation shall become
the foe Of Germany or remain her
friend, IL is for Germany to determine
When the President said that Ger.
many would be held "striCtly account
able" for every American ship lost
and every American life sacrificed in
a campaign of warfare to which this
country, in view of its neutral rights,
could not assent. and against which it
served notice of protest in advance,
he meant ii.
The determination of the administra-
ton in the present crisis is double.
In the first place. the government
Will meet Germany's technical avoid
ance OF the broad issues of humanity
and international law to which the
first Lusitania note besoHght her TO
give attention, by a prompt and posi-
tive notification that ii has already
been officially determined, to the full
and absolute satisfaction of the United
States government, that the Lusitania
was an unarmed merchant ship on her
legitimate, peaceful errands.
That she carried ammunition has
been admitted from the first. 1t was
listed In her manifest, and the admin
istration feels that, in reply to this
point, it can only reiterate that am
munition has always been contraband
OF war, and subject to confiscation I'M
der the time-honored rules of interna-
tional law and the practise OF war.
AS for the unwarranted statement
that there were Canadian troops
aboard the Lusitania, it is so wide
from the fact that the government can
only receive with astonfskment Ger
many,s assumption that the American
authorities either could be hoodwinked
into permitting such gross cheat OF
neutrality to slip past, under their
search. or. more Incredible yet, con-
nlye at it. - E-s7s sf
So much for the. important facts
which have escaped the attention oil
the United States" 81
The second resolve OF the President
Is 10 reiterate the national determine,
ton to make good its word that it
win hold Germany to strict accounta-
biIHyv for the losses of life and prop.
erty it has suffered.
President Wilson received no call
ers today, though the German ambas'
sador. Count Won Bernstorff, requested
on interview on his own initiative. He
will be received on Wednesday.
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intervention BY
i. 5, IN MEXICO
DRAWING NEAR
cause OF Humanity Demands
That "WatChfuI Waiting
Policy Be Abandoned

Associated Press by Federal w;,al...,
WASHINGTON. u. C.. June IH ~
years and half OF ''watchfuI wai,ing..
nave exhausted President Wilson's be.
~ ox III 'ne, ability of Mexico unaided
e, eNtricate herself from the weller "a
blood in which she has been sink,n
deeper these four years.
Notwithstanding the critical sit,..
,iGn with regard to Germany ,ha
resident will communicate tomorrow e
&C. &C. an leaders of the warning MEXICAN
Lotions tSo. Identical notes. warning them
,hat' unless there is an early. end -
the deplorable conditions which nnn,
exist. the United States viii be corn.
pshea' IN the interest OF humanity 10
duopt other means than those n has
employed hitherto, for the preserve.
ION OF millions of non.comhatanta
rom starvation. and the rescue of
.helr property from absolute deyas.a.
len. ....,-. = Wy 'ase1
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DEATHS.

. !HEISEN-in Honolulu. Nav %
I2I'' Isabelle 1heuSen. a native ot
b'iclt, Wis, aged 81 years. ; month,
and , days. '' -
II | NG--At Leahi Home, FTonoInIu
Nay Is, 1915, Hung Yau Chez of
Nala!ua, Oahu a native Of china
aged IS years. ''
NEHAC-In Honolulu, May IS. 1915,
William Nehau of this CITY. a native
OF Iianalei, Kauai, aged A. years
orAiLANI-In Hama, Maui. May 25.
l#I., Mrs. Louisa Ka-i, wife of KuIi
Opaliani, aged - years
iiANAE yin kohaIa. Hawaii. Hanai
th' Of PulaioIe Gulch. native Of
Hawaii. aged - years.
SENBERG-,n Hanover Germany
-HaE ~, 1915, Rev. Daniel Isonberg
a native Of Germany; father Of
George lsenbere of Honolulu, and a
brother CT Rev. Hans Isenberg or
Kauai, aged cS years.
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washington REUSED At THRILLING
REPLY OF GERMANY; ENJOYS At
CAPITAL ARE CLEARLY WORRIED

There is no knowledge OF what No"
instructions he may have reCe. we'd. Dut
it is admitted at the German and the
Austrian embassies that both ambas
sailors are disappointed al the content
and the tone OF the German reply. and
alarmed at the reception Il has met
are cndcavoring to maintain peace.
In the face Of the official Germar
note. however. il S not thought their
individual representations can have
much weight in shaping President
Wilson's reply.