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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
German Steamer Which Was Going to Make
Dash For the Sea When Storm Came up,
Failed to Make Attempt.
STILL ANCHORED AT NEWPORT news.
Storm RACES, Wires are Down, But There Was
no Attempt Made to Leave Friendly
Shores of America.

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WASHINGTON, April 3.-After the
justification concerning the German
raider Prinz Eitel Friedrich had been
lifted tonight by wireless from Ad
miral Beatty at Norfolk to Assistant
Secretary OF the Treasury Peters,
saying the vessel was still at Newport
News at 5 p. m. today, official Wash
ingtoa settled. down to excited specu-
laticn ~ to whether the yet ragina
storm would furnish cover for the
long expected attempt to escape be-
tore day break.
Communication was practically cut
Oh. ALI Washington knew was that
with the worst of weather prevailing,
coalitions are ideal for Commander
Thierichens and his daring crew to
make good their declaration that they
we're going to sea again. Before the
storm had blotted out telegraph and
telephone lines, the news had come
that the Eitel Friedrich was fully pre-
pared for the sea and only awaited
her chance. The days storm certain
ly afforded the chance. Swirling snow
and northeast gale had driven the
French and British blockading squad
ron FIVE miles OF the capes. This
weather continuing, mariners declar-
ed tonight that only accident could
cause the Eitel's capture II she sought
to run the line. Clear skies being
predicted for tomorrow, Q hare and
hounds race across the waters might
mark Easter day on the deep
One explanation for the meagerness
Of the news-even wireless-from the
Virginia Capes Is that the only wire
less station there. the governments.
IA bound by this nations neutrality
not to send word OF the Eiters -activ-
ity or lack of activity. With British
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04

vessels outside ready to pick up any
message that might be sent news
would mean instant information for
the EitePs enemies and therefore an
unneutral act.
After Secretary of the Navy Daniels
had asked the Norfolk navy yard by
wireless whether the Eitel was still
there and before answer had been re-
ceiyed, Counsellor LAnsing OF the state
department called It is understood
he took the position That Daniels to
have any OF his subordinates send
wireless word regarding y the Eitel
would be q violation Of neutrality.
However, Secretary Daniels stated he
was without news from Norfolk.
Later. Peters got the message from
Admiral Beatty, asking for certain in
structions and making it clear the
Eitel still was in dock
The white house was furnished late
today with the following Information
gathered by the Western Union Tele-
graph Co., from the nearest points to
Norfolk which It could beach:
"A northeaster with heavy snow
fiurries has led the officials at Fort
ress Monroe and points close to the
Virginia Capes to believe that the
Eitel Friedrich will try to escape to-
day or tonight. High winds have
forced the blockadi1g fleet Ave miles
from shore The weather off the capes
Is thick. It is believed that by mid.
night conditions will be ripe for the
Eftel to attempt to escape. Opera
tors at the Marine Exchange at Bal
timore, wired the weather bureau to-
day that the Eftel actually had es-
capped from Newport News last night.
All telephone and telegraph wires are
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
MID WINTER SNOW STORM :
SWEEPS THE ATLANTIC COAST
AND HOLDS SHIPS TO COAST

out of Hampton Roads in dash
through the storm-ridden fleet OF
British and French ships waiting
outside.
The fury of the storm tonight was
centered north of New York and on
the New England coast. But from
north and south tonight came reports
of shipping in distress.
In New York harbor, giant liners
were held up, afraid to brave the gale
which whipped the ocean outside into
A. seething cauldron of froth. Among
the liners held at their piers here
was the Cunard giantess Lusitania-
The Cameronia of the Anchor line
and several ships bound for CuDa
and the south coasts also were de-
tanned The Lusitania hoped to leave
by midnight, as the gale showed
slight signs Of abatement.
Relayed by the British warships
watching for the Prinz Edtel came an
sos" from the 1900 ton Prinz Maur-
itz, of the Royal Dutch West India
Mail line. in distress off Cape Hat
teras Three ships nearby were has
tening tonight to her assistance.
New York and vicinity was man
tied under three inches of sn3w. The
snow abated somewhat at nightfal.
but from all sides came reports OF
damage TO telegraph and telephone
wires. Trains were several hours
late. The state of Virginia was
wiped off the wire map all day. Un-
usually high tides did much damage
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
HOW A LITTLE FRENCH GIRL
ADOPTED TEN TONNES Who
WERE SURROUNDED BY ENEMY

wuen one Of the "Tommies' suffered
for food, or even lacked tobacco, and
when the Germans evacuated the
town, the ten English troopers were
turned over in spick and span condi-
ton to their own regimental COM
manders for further service at the
front.
That King George himself will hear
the story from Charlotte's own lips at
the end of the war, is the promise OF
the "Tommies' and the chances are
they will make good. for one was Lorn
Smith. relative of the king himself.
Early last September. ten English
soldiers staggered up to the door OF
the young ladies' seminary OF LIE
I,ouvencourt," at Roye, before the al
vance of the Germans. Every person
had fled except seventeen year old
Charlotte Mitis and an aged woman.
They begged place of refuge and
Charlotte led them to cave at the
end of the garden. Scarcely an hour
later. officers of the German COM
mand dashed up to the seminary.
They announced that it must serve al
a military hospital. Forty OF their
were installed in the semin-
ary chapel and Charlotte cared TO.
them so well that before night she was
as an ofncial nurse.
That night she guided the ten Tom
mics from their cramped quarters IN
the cave to the garret OF the deserted
seminary building. Then for days she
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
RANCE
[By William Philip Simms, United
Press staff Correspondent.

TBy William Philip Simms, United
Press STAFF correspondent.l
PARIS, April 3.-All dispatches TO-
night from correspondents stationed
in northern France and along the
User, contained predictions Of inrpor-
tant developments In Flanders and
near Lille before many hours. On
beth sides Of opposing lines, great
forces were reported to be mass'ng
for the beginning Of the mighty
struggle from the seacoast south to
Rheims. Aviators from both the al.
lied and German camps have been un-
usually active in the last twenty-four
hours.
The official communique from the
war Office tonight, showed that the
French are continuing their efforts
against the German limo running from
north Of verdun to st. Mihiel. Mining
Of German trenches continues at
Dompierre, half way between verdun
and st. MihieI with steady successes,
the war office announced.
German infantry essayed an offen-
sive near Lassigny, northwest Of sois-
sons, but their attacks were repuIsed
with ease. At Burnhaupt, nine miles
east Of MuIhausen, the Germans de-
Iivered two attacks against French
positions In the heights, but failed to
gain any ground.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
IBy Carl W. Akerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent

[By Carl W. Akerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, (via The Hague) April B.
The American steamer Green Brier
from New York, struck mine in the
North sea and sank few hours after
she left Bremen yesterday, according
to word received by U. s. Ambassador
Gerard today Her crew Is reported
to have been saved.
The Green Brier IL ashe third, .An-ri
can vessel destroyed by mines In the
North sea. The Evelyn was blown
up off Borkum Island an February 2l
with a reported loss Of three men.
while enroute to Bremen with car
60 of cotton. The Carfb was sunk by
a mine off Norderney on February %.
One of her crew died from exposure.
Ambassador Gerard -apled brief
message to Washington tonight. tell
ing Of the disaster to the lrreen Brier.
At the same time he took steps to OBJ
tain all possible information regard
ing the sinking Of the American
steamer.
The Green Brier was 1892 tons
gross, was 325 feet length and
breadth of As feet. She was built In
1893 and originally was owned by
the Tropical Fruit Steamship Co,
British concern. Shartly after the
of the war, she was bought
by a number Of Americans, who
former the Green Brier Steamship.
Her port Of registry was
changed to New York and she flew
the American flag. On her first trip
under the stars and stripes, the Green
Brier left New Orleans, Dec. 10 with
Der 10, with a cargo Of cotton, with
a cargo Of cotton, bound for Bremen,
under command Of Captain Farley
On December 80, according to her cap
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
GERMANY

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ROTTERDAM, April 3.-German
troops In Flanders are now erecting
steel plates In front Of their trenches
with the intention OF offering the
most stubborn resistance possible to
the expected attacks OF the allies, ac-
cordina to dispatches brought here to-
night.
The German troops recently sent
to the eastern battleffeids were
largely cavalry regiments, Y was re-
ported.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
One Of Them Was Relative Of
King George, Who Will
Hear Of Her
Scheme.
KEPT THEM IN TOBACCO
Hidden in Attic Of German
Hospital for Several Days,
Until Allies Again
Took Town.

fby Henry Wood. United Press StaH
Correspondent
AHiS, March 20. (By mail to New
a,.,K-Seventeen a,., year old Charlotte
u,us-f M you would believe ten Eng
sn Tommies"-is the Joan OF Arc
IN =, .he present war She saved the ten
Aommies' from capture or worse at
se hands Of the Germans. For whole
ontn she secreted them in the CEN
a. a. OF German hospital. which In
- eurn, was In the center Of Ger
occupied town. During that
-ontn there wxs not . single moment
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
RUSSIA

[ United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PETROGRAD, April 3.-Sensation-
al disclosures, explaining the recent
disastrous route Of the Russian tenth
army corps in the Mazurian lakes
fighting, were hinted at in OFFICIAL
circles tonight, following announce
ment that Col. Miasoyedoff had been
proven to be . German spy and hang
ed after court martial.
Several of Mlasoyedoff's alleged ac-
completes are in custody, the war Of
flee announced. A thorough investi-
cation 10 being made Of their cases
and II 10 possible the world may soon
know why an entire Russian army
corps was cut to pieces and nearly
totally annthiIated In the swamps.
Colonel MIasoyedoff was an inter-
prefer attached to tho stair Of Baron
eIevsrs, commanding the tenth. His
duties became increasingly Important
after the Russians crossed the from
tier into Prussia, but the utmost con-
fidenee was placed In him.
II has now been learned, II 10 re-
ported, that the interpreter not only
misled Baron Sievers In Indicating
the course the Russians were taking
into Germany, but also furnished In
formation to General Won Hinden-
burg. With this Information at hand
the German commander knew at Just
what time to strike. When he struck,
he caught the tenth army in trap,
several regiments being slaughtered.
FIERCE STRUGGLES.
PErRoGRAo, April 4.-(sunday.)
Fierce struggies are proceeding near
SmoInlk, midway between the Lup-
kow and Usbok passes, according TO
.ofstcias diepatcises 20 the war office AZ
midnIght. Over Z narrow snow GOV.
cred plain, Russian army corps 10
engaged with several Austrian divis-
ions for possession Of the valley Of
the San in this region.
Tho cars troops are making slow,
but steady progress, the war office an
nounced.
In Thursdays fighting, they cap
tured 100 Austrian officers and more
than 1000 men near SmoInlk, and
took several quick firers.
The extreme left wing Of the Rus
sians in the present battle, swinging
north Of the Usxok pass has made an
important advance, the war office an
nounced, taking many prisoners, ma.
chine guns and ammunition wagons.
In Poland, along the northern Dor.
dor Of Prussia and elsewhere along
the battle front, there 10 no change in
the situation.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
Almost a Foot of Snow in Vir-
ginia With ALI Telegraph
Wires Swept
Down.
EITEL'S CHANCE TO RUN
New York City's Easter Pa
rade on Fifth Avenue Will
Be a Chilly
Affair.

United Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, April 3.--A whirling,
driving spring blizzard tonight
gripped the entire Atlantic coast from
the Virginia capes to Maine. Roaring
out of the tropics, the April storm OF
December type swept the coast, para
lying shipping, telegraph wires and
railways in places.
Behind the veil Of whirling snow
and sieet and waves lashed into fury
by a sixty mile wind, the German
converted cruiser Prinz Etel Fried
rich was reported to be ready to slip
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
American Vessel Which Was Seized by British
Prize Crew and Released, Bumped Into
a Mine and Goes Down.
IS THIRD VICTIM IN THE NORTH SEA
Had Taken CARGO of Cotton From New Orleans
to Bremen and Was Enroute Home
When She Met Death Blow.

tain. she was halted by British
cruiser which fired a solid shot
across her bows.
The boarding party from the Brit
ish warship pulled down the Ameri-
can flag, placed prize crew In
charge and headed the steamer into
Kirkwall. From Kirkwall she was
taken to Leith, Scotland, and finally
released, proceeding to Bremen with
her cargo. Upon her arrival, Captain
Farley sent long cablegram OF pro-
test to Washington. which was fol-
lowed by a note to the British governs
ment Through the incapable nam
ding Of the British prize crew, Cap
tain Farley said the vessel was badly
damaged Three boobs we're swept
away when she was needlessly
brought about in heavy sea and she
was forced to lie in Bremen harbor
for several weeks for repairs.
The Green Brier left Bremen yes
terday, bound for America. with a
mixed cargo. The first message to
Gerard did not Indicate
where she was blown up.
Fishing Boat Torpedoed.
EAvRlE, April 3.-The 400 ton
New Foundland fishing boat Parquer-
cite was torpedoed several miles OFF
the coast and about twenty miles
north of Havre yesterday afternoon.
Thirty-two members of the crew
were landed at Fecamp this after
noon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
Iowa ls First.

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WASHINGTON, April 3.-Iowa City,
Iowa, was announced winner tonight
in the national high school rifle shoot
ing competition, and Portland, Maine,
second best.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
ANOTHER AMERICAN SHIP GOES
DOWN AFTER STRIKING A MINE
TURKEY
[By Wilbur s. Forrest, United Press

BY Wilbur s. Forrest, United Press
STAFF Correspondence
LONDON, April N3.-Whethe by gov
ernment inspiration or on their own
initiative, several English papers ap-
peared today with articles informing
the public that the AngIo-French war
sistance at the DardaneIIes.
The Evening Star frankly admitted
that direct frontal attacks upon the
DardanelIes forts have failed. Tho
check the allied fleet suffered at the
Dardanelies narrows, according to tho
Star, has been sufficiently grave to
cause q radical change In operations.
But all the Ensiish papers agreed that
the attempt would be continued and
they hInted at new phase In the op-
eratIons that may BRING more success
fui results. For several days no news
has come from tho admiralty regard
Ing operations At the DardaneIies. Un.
offic tally It 10 reported that allied war
ships have not fired a single shot
against the Turks for ten days, while
Berlin claims that bombardment has
not been resumed since tho sinking Of
three allied battIeships March 1s.
The London papers admitted for tho
first time today that the Turkish forts
at the narrows have not been DAM
aged seriously by shell fire from war
ships. At the same time they assert
ed the progress made by the allied
fleet Justified the use Of the direct
frontal attack, despite the loss OF the
Bouvet, Ocean and Irresistible. But
they expressed the opinion that an
ether means OF attack must be sought,
intimatInp that the allies are about 20
attack the forts with land forces.
ACther means are now At hand for
forcing tho strait" said the Star.
"The present phase may occupy some
weeks with almost an entire cessation
Of news. The pause does not mean
inactivity, but 10 prelude to a new
attack by an overwhelming force"
The Times said today that undoubt-
edly the Germans and Turks have
strengthened the forts since the last
attacks.
ARABIAN BoMBARDMENT.
coNsTANTiNoPLE, April 4. (via
Berlin wireless,) (sunday.)-A British
cruiser, steaming along the Red sea
coast Of Arabia, bombarded several
Arabian villages in the province Of
Hejas, according to an official an
fetal announcements early today. The
bombardment lasted for five hours
and several houses were destroyed.
The cruiser attempted to send land.
ing party ashore, but the marines were
driven back to their boats with heavy
losses.
WARshiPs SCARED OFF.
coNSTANTiNoPLE, April 4. (vIa
Amsterdap,.) (sunday)-SeveraI allied
mine sweepers entered the Dardans!les
and attempted to resume operations
under the protection OF two warshipa,
according to an OFFICIAL statement CIV
en- out here At midnight. They were
forced to retire by fire from the Turk.
ish forte. The warshIps hurled a few
shells At the forts from long range
for a few minutes and then retired
70 NNj H.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
SPOT on the Sun.

WASHINGTON April s.-The naval
observatory tonight reported 100,-
600 mile long spot on the sun.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-04
Flood of Bogus Gold.

Flood Of Bogus Cold.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 3.-De-
tectives believe they have discovered
the source OF flood OF counterfeit
gold pieces in the arrest tonight OF
j. c. Brown, a negro dentist, and his
partner. DR.. Joel A. Boykin.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-19
PRESIDENT WILSON COMMENDED.

The Philadelphia Public Ledger one of the strongest
independent papers in this country printed very senS
BILE editorial President Wilson recently 1t endorses
him for his earnesness his sincerity and his personal in
tegrity The Ledger concludes that although the preS-
dent may feel certain chagrn that one or two OF his
personally conducted" bills have fallen into oblivion, no
chief executive of this nation has ever had congress
more deferenta plant and responsive to his wishes Per
haps never before has president impressed his personal
ity more completely upon legislature, and even when
there were signs of ecactancy as in the ship purchase
BILL and the holding up of appointments, he was always
treated with the respect that his great office should com
mand and his personal attainments undoubtedly merit
Even those who have differed most completely from
Mr. Wilson's policies have acknowledged the purity OF his
motives and the ability with which he has supported ms
favote measures At the close Of the first half of his
presidential term Americans of all shades of political be-
lief will gladly and gratefully admit that the high trad
ons belonging to the leadership of the republic have not
been lowered or brought into the slightest irepute Mr.
Wilson has invariably stood a scholar gentleman ana
an unsefish servant of his nation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-19
OBITUARY NOTICE.

Died - Mrs. Ophelia j., Beardsley
March II, 1915, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. John j. Read, 26l f..
10th st, Portland, Oregon.
Mrs. Beardsley was born in Middle.
town. Orange county, New York, and
was for seven years school teacher
in that state With her husband, Orson
Il, Beardsley, she came to Oregon in
1873, residing in Salem for six years,
and for twenty-five years on q farm
at Eolu. After the death of her hus.
band in 1902 she made her home with
her daughter in Portland. She has
been in delicate health since September
last, One brother survives her, Il. l..
Smith, who resides in Silverton, Oregon.
Funeral services will be conducted
by Dr. A, L. Huthinson, at the home of
her daughter at o'clock a. m. Friday,
March 10, after which the remains will
be brought TO Salem for interment in
the family plot in l, y. 0. y cemetery,
Rev Richard +. fisher officiating, at
which service friends of the family
will be welcome.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-19

Governor Dunno, of Illinois, talked to the Irishmen OF
Cincinnati on St. Patricks day and gave advice Whch
would apply equally as well to all other Ameran citizens
when he said "Day by day the beigerents are trampng
on the rights of neutras and making it almost impossible
to keep our country from ENHANCEMENT To allow this ma
ton to become engulfed in the European cataclySm
would be stpendous political bunder if not political
crime Let not American citizens of any embawass
our officials at this time by public expression Of any SYM
pathes or by participating in organized efforts to give
contraband assistance to any of the beigerens Hands
off, for Europe; hands up, for America should be our
watchword"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-19
A SALEM INTERVIEW
Mr., Brown Tells His Experience.


The following brief account of an in.
tcNicw with Salem mau several
years ago, and its sequel, viii be read
with keen interest 10y every citizen,
i. W. Brown, farmer 1890 State st.,
SALON. says! "Thrce years of mill.
wright work in u damp atmosphere dis.
ordered my kidneys, | often had lame.
ness aud soreness across the small of
my back when having an attack, |
heard Of Doan's Kidney Pills and got a
supply, They removed the backache
and soreness, together with other
symptoms Of kidney trouble. All
said recommending Doaus Kidney
Pills when | publicly endorsed them
before, holds good use them occas.
ionally when | have symptoms Of kid.
ney complaint aud | never fail to get
quick relief Another Of the family has
also used poau's Kidney Pills for hid.
ncy weakness and has had the best of
results.
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim.
ply ask for kidney rcmedy-rct
poon's Kidney pius-thc same that
Mr. Brown had Foster. Milbum Co.,
Props Buffalo, n. N
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-19
THAT JAR OF MUSTEROE
ON THE BATHROOM Shelf
Has Relieved Pain Tor Every Vne 4
the Family

When little Susie had the 'IouG
when Johnny got his feet wet a.. ~
caught cold; when Father spfalneaa a.@ AZ
knee; when Granny's rheumaIisn ""
cred her ,,.o, = .i,u
That jar of MUsTERoLE was FlGA
there to give relief and comfort A.
MUSTEROLE is a clean, Wnl'e 'llT "
ment, made with oil Of mustard, Nv"
not blister like a mustard pasuo o..,.
Quick relief for Sore Threat Thros, NV wv
chitis, Tonsilitis, Group, Stiit cl.s.t ss,'
Asthma, Neuralgia, Headache !'' voIs"
ton, PIeurisy, Rheumatism, MTo.st H,'.,'
Pains and Aches of the Back Or 'pll9 T.1
sprains, Sore Muscles, BRUISES GS.a MA
bIains, Frosted Feet, Colds On iS' ySs W.
(it often prevents Pneumonia, l,, IN N
ing like M'CsTERoLE for cTOuP y
A. your druggists, in 9'c l% ana !, y
lars, and a special large ho'p'"
for $3.50. .,;rs NV
TEROT,E, Refuse imitations-dga, d,,,
you ask for. The Musterole 'O"F
Cleveland, Ohio.