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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
Penniless and Forsaken, Makes
Clean Breast of Relations
With Consr1ls.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio, Dec. 2.-That
he was paid $500 for swearing to an
affidavit that the Lusitania carried
GOO tons of gun cotton loosely packed.
at the insance OF Ernest Luo"ls,
local Austro- Hungarian consul, was
the statement made by DR.. Emerich
w. Ritter, alias Rettige, in his cell to-
day. He made a clean breast OF his
rela ations with various foreign officials
in this country, saying that he was
now penniless and forsaken by those
he aided. In his affidavit, which Rit-
ter claims was taken last June in the
presence of Zwiedineck. now acting
Austrian ambassador to the United
States, he asserted that 900 tons OF
gun cotton was shipped from CHRIST
neld, Delaware, to the Lusitania $
paymaster. Ritter said he learned
this by personal investigation for
hich Ludwig furnished the money,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
Decision Which May Have Far Reaching Effect
on Future Action by United States,
Will be Reached Late Today.
CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN THE CASE
Other German-American Conspiracy Cases Will
be Tried This Month, With Fay's Hear
ing Set for the Fifteenth.

during the worlds fair, and later
consul general in New York. In the
Venezuelan dispute during Cleve-
lands administration, he was chief
counsel for Germany in The Hague
negotiations. For 1--WE years he held
practical control of the finances of
Turkey, having gone there as German
representative for the committee Of
the great powers, who rehabilitated
Turkish finances. Later he was Ger
man minister to Mexico
Buenz resigned from the diplomatic
service in 1892 to accept the position
Of managing director Of the Hamburg
American line. Throughout the trial
he has contended that he had no
knowledge Of the minor details Of
clearing and manifesting ships on
which the government based It's case.
The three other defendants are ofi-
cials Of the line with long service in
the United States, but are still Ger
man subjects. Adolph Hochmeister
is purchasing agent; George Keetter.
superintendent engineer and Joseph
Poppinghaus, who was supercargo Of
one OF the supply ships, is ships
officer formerly in the German navy.
Government attorneys announced
today that other German-Amer1can
conspiracy cases will not be tried I'm
til the middle of the month. Robert
Fay, who confessed to manufacture
Of bombs to be placed aboard ships
carrying munitions, and his code
fendants. will be placed on trial De-
cember Is.
Paul Meloy, the broker accused Of
aiding Franz Won Rintelin in the pass
port frauds case, will be tried next.
Opening his argument. Attorney
Rand called attention to the promi-
nence OF the defendants and then
took up one by one the charges that
the conspiracy consisted in plotting
to make false manifests and deceive
the customs officials as to the desti-
nations of cargoes.
But even II proven that these
things were DONE" said Rand, 1--WE do
not stand convicted OF conspiracy
unless 1t can be shown this was part
Of general plan.
1--WE are not pleading for sympathy.
War is not crime. 1t means evad-
ing, eluding, tricking, deceiving you-'
enemy. If it were a crime there
would be no statue of Nathan Hale in
front Of the city hall.
1T Is in time of war that the great
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02

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NEW YORK, Dec. "A decision
which will have far reaching effect
on future action of the United States
against German activities In this
country, probably will be reached here
late today. Federal authorities ge-
lieve the verdict OF the jury in the
trial Of Hamburg authori-
ties, charged with violation of U. s..
custom laws through furnishing sup
plies to a German warship, may es-
tablish precedent.
New York was turned into virtual
naval base that Germany's commerce
raiders might be furnished with fuel
and supplies. More than $1,500,000
Is admitted to have been spent. The
money Is admitted to have come
: from Germany. The Berlin govern
ment had the Hamburg-American
line pledged to an agreement to fur
nish supplies to warships In Case Of
war, even before hostilities opened.
The question at issue Is whether
American customs laws were violated
when false manifests were made and
vessels cleared In such way as to
prevent information OF their mission
reaching Germany's enemies.
Closing arguments to the Jury
we're to be made by Roger Wood, as
sistant United States district attor-
ney and William Rand Jr., chief
counsel for the defense. Judge Howe.
It was thought, would limit each to
two hours and would instruct the jury
Immediately afterward. Judge Howe's
statement that the Hamburg.Ameri-
can officials acted within legal rights
IN equipping and sending to sea ships
% provision commerce raiders. left
the prosecution only one hope Of con-
Nction. The fury must decide wheth-
er the defendants have violated
American customs regulations in
making false manifests. They can
not rule on questions Of neutrality.
IN his address to the jury today, Rand
was to lay much stress on the char
scter of DR.. Carl Buenz. the principal
defendant, who became managing di-
rector Of the Hamburg-American line
alter a long service in German d.
pomacy and finance. Buenz is seven
ytwo years old He has held I'm
portant government positions since a
young man. First, he was mayor and
men judge Of his native town in
ocnieswig- Holstein. After a long ap-
premiership in the foreign office, he
was sent to America in the consular
service. He was consulate at chicago
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Continued
gains in general business conditions
we're reported today in the federal
reserve boards monthly bulletin. Pa
cific coast conditions noted, were not
as good as in the east, due to the fall
ure of the export business boom to
reach there.
Closing of the Panama canal ac-
centuated poor shipping facilities.
The southern districts of Richmond
and Atlanta showed cotton sold freely
and at top prices; in the Carolinas,
tobacco conditions we're good, with
high export prices; Improvement In
the lumber trade and the retail coal
business and coal mining and textile
trades prosperous.
Record activity in the oil industry
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
SMOTHERED IN MUD
BENEATH AUTO
Three Bodies Recovered and Fourth
One Is Being Sought by the
Officers.

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GARY, Ind, Dec. 2.-The Gary po-
lice and fire department were search
ing today for fourth body in the
deep mud Of the West Gary marsh.
Three bodies were recovered last
night after an automobile slipped Off
the road and sunk wrong side up. The
flickering red tail light of the ma
chine led to the discovery. The dead
are:
MELVIN H. GooDRODE. ss, Chi
cago.
JACK THOMPSON, Needles. Calf.
MRS. ANNA ADKINS, 20, Chicago
Thompson was brother.in-law of
Goodrode. It is believed Goodrode
was accompanied by another relative
named Hanke.
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ENG[AN

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LONDON, Dec. 2.-Great Brltain's
killed, wounded and missing since tho
war began, number 51o,2ao, Premier
IAsquith informed parliament today.
The figures were furnished by the
premier In writing, In response to a
query addressed to him In the house
Of commons.
OF the Casualties 37e,95e occurred In
France and Belgium, 106,61o In the
near east, 1852 In various other
zones Of land fighting and 1850 at
sea.
TWO MORE SHIPS LOST.
LONDON, Dec. 2.-The British
steamships CoIenso and orange
Prince have been sunk by submarines.
The colenso's crew was landed to.
day. Concerning the fate Of those on
the Orange Prince, nothing has yet
been made public.
Both were comparatively large ves-
sells, the CoIenso Of 1851 and the
Orange Prince Of 3,5es tons. The for
mer was Wilson liner, sailing from
Hull and the Iatter a Prince liner,
with New Castle as It's home port.
Tho coenso was In the North sea
trade and presumably was sunk In
the naval war zone.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
Business is Reported Good
in All Parts of the Country

ing stored at the terminals, most be-
ing milled.
Slightly improved business condi
tions were reported for the Boston
district, although a more general en-
ployment of labor was noted. Building
and engineering operations showed a
slight increase. Woolen and worsted
mills are extremely busy, mostly with
rush foreign orders.
New York reported heavy steel or
ders. Notwithstanding higher prices.
Retail and department stores are do
ing much better business.
Philadelphia reports substantial i'm
provement in mill and factory condi-
tions. Conditions in iron and steel
industries are very promising. Good
demand and increasing prices were
noted for crude and refined oil.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
ITALY TO SEND FORCE INTO SERBIA
BAL. kAAS

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LONDON, Dec. 2.-BuIear delay In
selzlng Monastir Is regarded here as
strengthening the probability that an
understanding exists between Greece
and Bulgaria. II this is the case, it
Is admitted an amicabIe agreement
between the allies and Greece will be
difficult, II not impossible.
All accounts are that there are no
military obstacles In the way Of Mon-
astfr's occupation by the Butoar force.
They need It to complete their con-
quest Of Macedonia. Diplomats said
today that the Invaders Inactivity can
be only explained on the ground that
they do not wish to alarm Greece by
approaching SO close to her frontier.
Decision on definite program 10
looked for by the cabinet war eoun-
ell today Presumably 1t will be sub.
mitted to the French and perhaps
also to the Italian and Russian gov
ernments and, It approved, whatever
steps are necessary will be taken
Jointly to Insure the allies against
Greek Interference with their Balkan
operations. Lord Kitchener ls report
cd on good authority to have decided
against abandoning the DardanelIes
campaign.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
Sunday Paper Is Necessity.

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Dec. a.
The publication Of a newspaper On
Sunday is necessity according to a
decision of Chief Justice Woodson OF
the supreme court. The ruling was
made in the suit of the Pulitzer Pub
fishing company against Henry J. Nc
Michaels, OF st. Louis, to collect an
advertising contract.
McMtchaels resisted payment on the
ground his advertisement appeared In
a Sunday paper which, he alleged, was
in violation of the Sunday laws.
Woodson held newspapers were as
necessary on Sundays as railroad
trains.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
T RANCE

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PARIS, Dec. 2.-"ArtlIlery duels
have occurred In the vicinities OF
Brettincourt, In the Artols region
FrIssefay, In the Somnne district and
Tasure, In Champagne today's off,
cIal communicate reported.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
RUSSIA

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LONDON, Dec. 2.--ltaIian reports
Of the Russian reeapture Of Czerno-
witz, capital Of the Austrian crown.
land of Bukovina are unconfirmed to.
day from Petrograd.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
GERMANY

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BERLIN, Dec. 2. (vIa sayvile wire
less. ss.)-Demonstratlons In favor Of a
speedy settlement Of food price and
distribution problems arc admitted to-
day to have occurred in the crowds
gathered about the reIehstag building
at the opening of the session.
"Germany's enemies, no doubt" "
said an inspired statement, twill again
spread all over the world ridiculous
reports about troubles, Berlin street
riots and other insInuations which In
no way correspond with the truth"
Reports Of this kind probably will
figure within few days In an address
imperial chancellor Won Bethmann-
HoIIwee expects to mako In the reich
stag in response to questions sched-
uIed from the socialists concerning
peace prospects.
ain Germany" said the statement,
"nobody understands why the allies
after their military failures and diplo-
matio defeats In the Balkans have not
yet begun peace negotiations.
1.-THE chancellor probably will show
that the rulers Of tho countries at
war with Germany still blindIy believe
stories Of Gernany's starvation, econ
omIc prostratlon and similar Illusions.
As a result Of this, they interpret
Germany's peace conditions which are
indicated by her success on the whole
line as unreasonable and as signs Of
ueakness and WEAKNESS Of the war;"
SMALL LOSSES.
BERLIN (via Tuckerton wireless)
Dec .2.-Engiish losses in officers
aione reached 1000 during the British
offensive in October, according to the
Hunqarian newspaper Azest, which
quotes Prince Ruppreeht Of Bavaria
as its authority. The prince says
German losses were comparatively
small.
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Jane Addams' Condition.
tUnited Press Leased Wire Service]
CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-Jane Addams
passed q good night and was resting
easily, the Presbyterian hospital an
nounced today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
SMALL LOSSE 8.

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Her First Snow.

Her First Snow.
limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-The first
snow OF the season reached New York
today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-12-02
STILL HOLDING OUT.

STILL HOLDING OUT.
SALONIkA, Greece, Dec. 2-Mon-
aatir was still holding out Wednesday
morning, according to a telegram re-
ceived today from General Vassich,
commander Of the southern Serbian
army.
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27
CHILDREN HATE
PILLS, CAL0MEL
and CASTOR OIL

Look back nj your childhood
days. Remember the dose" moth
er insisted on--castor oil. caiomei.
cathartics. How you hated them,
how you fought against taking
them.
With our children It's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form
of physlc simply don't realize what
they do. The chIldren's revolt Is
well-founded- Their tender little
'insides" are injured by them.
II your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only
delicious California Syrup OF
frgs." Its action IN positive. but
gentle. Millions OF mothers keep
this harmless fruit laxative"
handy: they know children love TO
take Il: that II never fails TO clean
the liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach. and that a teaspoon
full given today saves a sick child
tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent
bottle OF California Syrup of
Figs" which has full directions for
babies. children OF all ages and for
grown-ups plainly on each bottle.
Beware OF counterfeits sold here
See that II Is made by California
Fig Syrup Company" Refuse any
other kind with contempt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27
GOVERNMENT EXPERT FINISHES HIS REPORT ON
REMEDY FOR OUR UNEMPL OYMENT SITUATION

come In the past the country has
groaned under the burden.
THE people have cried TO their
municipal. county, state and the
federal government for relief, aud
they have cried I'm vain.
"Why7 Because under our sys-
tenn Of yearly appropriations for
public improvements there usually
10 no money In the treasury at the
time and relief measures must wait
on emergency legislation.
Now, emergency Legislation II
tedious process.
"A wave OF depression that
should have been prepared for, but
hasn't. comes along, and municipal.
state and national governments be-
gin TO consider plans for relief that
will go into effect four or five
months too late.
Then when prosperity comes
they forget what happened"
tThe End.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27
Shall City Sell It's Light Plant

xSCHALL the city council continue the policy of the last
~ three years of increasing and extending the light and
power plant and thereby reducing ratesF'
This question will be submitted the March
for
II is probably important question that will
before the The light and plant most
successful institution has been made the OF at
tack in the past year by enemies of municipal ownership
The Of the plant has enraged them and by Jug
Cling of figures by roous misrepresentation OF facts by de-
beratc falsehood has the campaign against the city light
and power plant proceeded
The light plant has been the that cut most deeply
the dividends the watered stock Of the Seattle Eec
tric Co.
The light plant broke down the electric monopoly 1t did
1t forced the down. II the city light plant
that made the first reductions and the private
pany had TO follow suit
In the three years the of residence lighting has
nearly 80 per And the city light plant
responsible
That is why there the present time energetic
mine the peoples faith in their city light plant
SUGGESTION IN ONE OF ITS EDITORIALS" THAT
THE CITY OUGHT TO SELL THE LIGHT PLANT.
the people fail to sustain the policy Of the past
three which has resulted in reductions of and the
breaking Of the Seattle Electric monopoly the city
well sell the light plant
THAT is WHY THIS QUESTION ON THE BAL
LOT is OF SUCH TREMENDOUS IMPORTANCE.
THAT is WHY YOU SHOULD REGISTER IMME-
DIATELY AND BE PREPARED TO VOTE. THE
REGISTRATION BOOKS CLOSE ON FEBRUARY 9.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27
OH! THAT AWFUL BACKACHF
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

An unhealthy body. and the un-
happiness and misery which fol-
low, may be prevented by an ordi-
nary Judgment and care. Keep
your stomach and kidneys In shape
and you viii have good health. The
kidneys work is TO throw off the
poisonous matters which enter the
body. IL they perform this work
regularly. and automatically the
other organs will take care OF
themselves.
Diseased conditions OF the blad-
der or kidneys are indicated by a
nervousness. sleeplessness, that
tired, WORKOUT feeling, dizziness,
nausea, backache, lumbago, rheu-
matlsm. pain IN the lower abdo-
men. many so-called female trou-
bles," severe pain and discomfort
when urinating. bloody. cloudy and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27

tion OF human life by beginning at
the portal OF life as well as in safe
guarding the machinery OF the
body In after years.
A good start is important
And 20 mothers Instinct. vaIu-
able 40 II may be, may be added
pfofitably the accumulated knowi-
edge Of men and women who have
devoted their lives to the study Of
health rules for the nursery.
DO you punish your child? Are
you seyereg
A common error mnde by young
mothers is the tendency 10 be Sc
we're with the growing child.
Such a practice 10 more than
likely 20 make the child grow up
Of sUIlen, suspicious disposition. A
young child knows nothing Of right
or wrong and early training 10 de-
signed 20 help him tell the good
from the bad. But punishment is
not the shortest nor the most ef-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27

ployment are fundamentally the ir.
regularity OF industry aud the fact
that periodical waves OF depression
sweep the country. how In your
bureau going 10 put an end TO
theecg II can't make industry more
regular or prevent waves OF depres.
sion. whose very causes are I'M
known, occurring"
NO." said Dr. LeiserHon. "but
tho first thing II will do win be 10
gather and distribute Information
which viii help men. who work In
the winter only. 90 find work In
tbe summer. and men who work
In the summer only 10 find work In
thu winter
II am taking summer and win.
ter only ma Illustrations.
"fhe principle extends 10 day
jobs.
This viii help the migratory
worker TO regularize his own EN-.
ployment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27
when You're Well, Keep Well"
Another article In The Stars health campaign being conducted
with cooperation Of American Medical Association
DON'T EVER BRIGHTEN BABY

fective route.
Example counts for much. Keep
your temper with a child. DO the
things you would have him do
he'll initiate you.
Be kind. gentle and patient
Don't scold continually. Stern
ness may be often necessary. but
not the sternness that intimidates
and instils dread.
towards are often bred before
their third year and character GER
tsIniy begins it's constructive
period In bsyhooo.
Beware OF the careless nurse
maid. She has almost unlimited
opportunities for harrIrg the baby.
One has only 10 visit the parks
note the neglect and misdoings of
nursegirls. Infants are allowed TO
lie with the sun shining In their
eyes: are permitted TO become
chilled or hungry.
They are scolded or Ierksd about
by one arm or fed with candy and
cakes TO keep them contented.
When at home they are left
strapped In a high chair for long
periods. or without the mothers
knowledge are dosed with opium
or morphine in the form Of ''sooth-
ing syrups" to quiet them.
Give the growing child plenty OF
water TO drink-he needs it--and
IFS better for him than tea.
But teach him not TO drink ev-
ery~here and anywhere; many dis
eases are transmitted through wa
ter. Don't let him drink Ice water
with meals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27

stringy urine, too frequent or SIM.
pressed passages. All these ara
natures signals to warn Won as
diseased kidneys or bladder which
may lead to fatal Bright's disease
Don't wait until the danger Is
upon you. Go to your druggist NJ
once. Get trial box of coin
MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules
, ,ney are made OF the pure, orig.
maj. imported HARLEM OH the
KIND your great-grandfather usea
About two capsules each dav viii
keep you toned up and feeling fine
Money refunded IL they do ny,
help you. But remember To aslc.sor
the imported GOLD MEDAL, brand
IN sealed packages. zoe. soc and
81 90. ""u
o TOT Saie and gua%anteed by the
Owl Drug Company.-Advertise.
ment.
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what mean n that the infoi
nation In the hands OF the burcal
viii help pool the labor force.
AS things are the condition 1
something like this;
"Hcre arc five factories;
each employs a yearly average
Of 800 men, but at different
periods OF the year each en-
pIoys az high ne 1000 men; 90
practically 1000 men hang
around each Of the factories all
the year around 20 gu the de.
nand, and thus the factories
really create a yearly average
Of $500 unemployed men.
with the information In the
hands OF q labor exchange ays.
tenn u would be possible 10 pool
the irreaulariy employed work.
era st the five factories. 40 a
man laid of In No. + would
know that he could Get work at
No. =, and 90 on down the line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27

Unwilling obtain advisory OF the people
- the purchase of the Seattle Renton, Southern Coun
Gilman Dale has again introduced ordinance make
street purchase OF the property for sisooooo 2year
payment basis.
The ordinance will not come to the council for action
before Monday.
At that time will be late submit the peoples
vote March But Councilman Dale should worry Dale
says the council should buy without the peoples
However there eight other councimen besides Dale
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-01-27
months too late.
~ DON McGREGOR.

CHICAGO. H.. Jan. 27.-Aftor
Dr. LelserHon had explained the
plan for n national system Of labor
exchanges 10 me. went away and
thought n over. Aud II did not
seem to mo complete.
! could see the tremendous helr
such system would be- 10 labor
inasmuch as II would be able Ia
give labor what II cannot get Just
now; information. truthful. def
mite information as 20 whore labor
was needed and what particular
kind was needed In each place, ~
the migratory worker would not be
forced 60 40 seeking work In the
haphazard way he must do at
so AT present
Hut I could no, see that II would
change conditions,
So wen, back To Dr. i.elserson.
said. III tho causes of unem.