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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
NINE EXPLOSION
FATAL TO TWENTY
Bad Accident in Kansas Which
is Second Greatest in the
Mining History of
, the State.
SEARCHING FOR BODIES
PItlfui Scene In Mining Town Where
Bereaved Members Of Fam
lilies Gather to
SEARCHING FOR BODIES

limited Press Leased Wire Service
WEIR CITY, Kansas. Dec. IA
Twenty miners were killed and seven
are injured, the result Of the eXplo.
sion in the Mayer mine 9, Reedy and
Ryan, twelve miles from here yes.
terday afternoon, it became known
here early today.
It is not known whether any other
bodies are still in the mine.
Although the explosion occurred
yesterday, definite details as to loss
of life could not be learned until
early today.
A combination gas and powder OK
plosion is believed to have been the
cause of the disaster. but state mine
experts have not yet been able to
penetrate the mine to make a
thorough examination.
With but one exception the loss of
life was the greatest in the history
of Kansas coal mining. Forty men
were killed in 1899 in an explosion
in a mine at Frontenac.
Those killed in the disaster were
either burned or suffocated and some
OF those rescued were badly burned.
Most of the dead were foreigners,
living at Stone City, near the scene
of the explosion It is not known
definitely, how many were in the
mine at the time of the explosion,
but it is believed there were sixty.
Thirty-three escaped uninjured from
the side opposite that where the ex-
plosion occurred.
With the twenty dead, seven in
jured and thirty-three uninjured, sixty
have been accounted for. Mine off,
cials say they believe this Is all the
men in the mine at the time of the
explosion, but are not sure. the res
cue teams continue their work, Try
ing to locate more bodies.
For hours a mine rescue team from
Pittsburgh, Kansas, worked heroic
ally in an effort to save those caught
by the explosion and while the bodies
were being brought to the surface.
wives, children and other relatives
and friends of the trapped men stood
about, hoping against hope. There
were many pitiful scenes at an un-
dertaking establishment at Mineral,
near here last night. where the
bodies Of eleven victims lay IN a row.
Other bodies were taken to Scam
mon and Cherokee. 1t was said that
at least forty children were made
fatherless by the explosion.
One woman lost her hus sband and
two sons. Two other fathers died
with their sons.
An official investigation of tte
cause of the explosion will be made
and a hearing will be
held Friday. it was said today. None
of the mines of this district Will
operate until the funerals of all the
victims have been held.
Besides J. S. McAully, coroner, and
John Pelegrine, state mine inspector
Howit, head Of the mine
federation, were at the scene or the
accident soon after it occurred
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
Postoffice Department Serious
ly Considers Putting in
Such Wonderful
Innovation.
ALL DETAILS. COMPLETE
Plans Are Made for Regular Run Be-
tween Chicago and New -
York by Air
ships.

TIJnited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-A regu
lar six to fourteen hour aeSoplane
mail service between Chicago and
New York will be established by the
postoffce department, if plans under
consideration go through, it was an
nounced at the department today
All details are complete for the start
except for purchase Of the machines
Establishment OF the service If fin
ally decided on, will be done In con-
nection with expenditure of the $780,.
600 appropriated for experimental
purposes by congress.
The Official statement OF today says
such an air mail service Is entirely
practicable. Trips can be made at
an average Of eight hours trip. Re.
cent flights Of Miss Ruth Law and
Victor Carlstrom, officials said, prove
this. They had no help along the
route.
The departmental plans include es-
tablishment of emergency stations
every twenty-five miles. each equip
ned with powerful lights, two land
ing stations and one relay station.
Planes would leave terminals at
d. m. and deliver mail at its deStln-
alton before 9 a. m. From five hun
dred to one Thousand pounds of mail
would be carried each trip.
The first landing station from New
York westward would be near VIII
Transport, Pa, where it is planned to
establish flying field with hangers,
tools. spare parts, oil and gas sup
plies, etc.
The first relay station would be at
Niles. Ohio, where another machine
would take up its flight with first
stop near Napoleon, Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR
EMPLOYEES ON WALL STREET

The bankers and brokers have it
to give this year, and they will neve-
miss it. The only slight cloud on
the horizon of the professional
trader at this time of good will is
the suggestion from Germany OF
peace.
But this has been blown almost
entirely away by the chill wi7ds
which greeted it in the entente capt.
tails.
On a million shares a day in the
stock exchange the profit to the brok-
ers in round numbers, Is SZ50,O0o.
Actually the profits of brokers are
much greater because the tabulated
figures comprise only stocks handled
in hundred share lots or more.
Brokers dealing directly on the
New York stock exchange received
SIS, 100000 in commissions in the
month of November off the trading
in lots of a hundred or more, 1t was
estimated today. They had this
much income if they didn't earn an
other penny. But there is no law
against a broker buying or selling
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
Proposal From Germany to
Neutral Nations, Came Over
Gable Last Night to
United States.
ACTION NOT DECIDED
President Wilson Awaits Word as Il
the Attitude Of Allies Before
Taking Any Step In
tho Matter.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Ger-
many's peace proposals reached the
state department over night.
Secretary Grew of the British ems
bassy transmitted with the note a
confidential n emorandum for the
president and secretary of state to
BEL used as guidance for them in
dealing with the peace subject.
The peace message came In state
department code and was deciphered
in the early morning hours. Both the
proposals and the memorandum were
ready for Secretary Lansings con-
sideration when he arrived at his
office. today. Duplicates OF both rls;s.
sages were forwarded at once to
President Wilson.
The proposals were Immediately
forwarded TO the belligerent coun-
tries involved. in accordance With
Germany's request.
The text of the message was to all
intents identical with that received
in early dispatches from Berlin.
President Undetermined.
WASHlNGTON, Dec. 14.-H was
stated on highest authority today that
the presidents mind is still open. He
is still undetermined He will reach
no decision until he has confidential
adyices from American representa-
tiyes at the entente capitals. He re-
ceived with the German note con-
fidentiaI message from Charge Grew
of the American embassy in Berlin.
It was assumed Secretary Lansing
would confer with the president be-
fore tomorrow's cabinet meeting.
German Ambassador Won Bernstorft
will probably have an interview with
Lansing within the next few days.
The United Press learned today
from sources Of authority that Presi-
dent Wilson's greatest problem IN the
German note is to indicate, beyond
question, Americas desire not to
''inter1neddle'' while at the same time
TO Derform the humanitarian part or
eliciting from both sides some official
data as to the preliminary terms upon
which each regards peace as possible.
The administration hopes that the
allies will not flatly reject the Ger
man note without indicating in some
fashion their minimum OF conces-
sions and maximum of demands as
the basis for peace. II those prellm-
mary concessions and demands are
by the allies, the admin
istration regards it as certain thar
Germany will respond with like list
Thus a starting point will be es- !.
tablished from which at some time in
the future, peace may come. There Is
no idea in official circles that peace
TTnnfJTuaI mage So
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
Record Breaking Profits Are
to be Divided Among Faith
full Clerks of Brokers.

TBy Lowell Mellett. United Press
Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-The drip
pings from the overfowing watts OF
fat. rendered in Wall street from the
munitions trade with warning Europe,
will be distributed this week and
next to employees as Christmas gifts
that will break all past records.
The fat drippings of today would
have made a feast for both employ
ers and employees during the lean
holidays of 1913. before the Euro
peap war.
Of course all the record breaking
profits do not come directly out oe
the sale of powder and shrapnel and
hospital supplies, but it is the trad.
ing in war materials that is behind
the great stimulation Of the stra5t.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
Cheaper Potatoes Ordered.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
BERKELEY, Calf, Dec. 14.-CftI-
zens of Berkeley took the fight
against the high cost of living into
their own hands today and plans are
being made to import huge ship
ment of potatoes in carload lots from
Canada. Residence districts were TO
he canvassed today for orders. A
meeting will be held tonight to con-
s,der placing the consignment ur,der
municipal jurisdiction.
Potatoes from Canada. it is pointed
out, could be sold for less than han
the price of local tubers,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
Despite Ge1many's Peace Pro
posals, War is to be Carried
on the Same as
Before.
TODAY'S WAR MOVES
Austrian Cabinet Resiened-Engiand
Orders Million More Men,
Russians Ad-
vance.
[By Carl W. Alderman, United Press
Staff CorrespOndent

[By Carl W. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, Dec. 14.-Despite Ger
many's peace proposals, Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg's declaration
that there will be no rest this win
ter still stands.
A military authority today repeated
this quotation of the field marshafs
remarks in commenting on the fact
that Germany weighed carefully the
peace question before the announce
ment was made-knowing that Eng
land did not desire peace because
the allies intended to launch an enor-
nous spring offensive.
Austrian Cabinet Resigns.
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 14.-Resigna-
ton of the Austrian cabinet was a..
nounced in dispatches received today
from Vienna.
Alexander SpitzmueIler is to at
tempt formation of new ministry.
"If the Austrian cabinet has re-
signed, it has attained the unique
record of lasting for a shorter period
than any ministry of recent years
in any European country unless il be
Greece. DR. Ernest Vonkoerb2r, who
succeeded to the premiership CE the
assassination November 1, Of Premler
Steersk. formed cabinet that date.
Fought Stubborn Battle.
PETROGRAD, Dec. 14.-"The enc
nv continued attacks towards Buzeu
Tuesday, today's official statement
said.
Cavalry and infantry detachments
met the enemy west and southwest OF
Buzeu. Our cavalry advancing west
wards and cooperating with infantry,
fought a stubborn battle"
Million More Men.
LONDON, Dec. IA war office
supplementary estimate today pro-
vides for an additional million men
of all ranks in the army for the year
ending March 81. 1917-making a
total of five million for that twelve
month period.
British Steamer Sunk.
AMSTERDAM. Dec. i4-German
submarines sank a British steamer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
collier Caesar is Loaded Full
With Food and Clothing
For Starving People.

united Press Leased Wire Service. ]
NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-The United
S.ates collier Caesar, sailing as a
oanristmas ship, leaves New York
s I'm, evening for Beirut. Syria. The
sshMp is loaded to the matches with
~ ~ most necessary articles of food
m;,, r clothing. There is condensed
~a k ior children, rice, lima beans,
Il, ;leat' Hour. petroleum, cotton seed
W. sugar and large quantities OF
warm clothing.
the ship. the American
rs,. s,n.mlssion for Armenia and Syrian
sAel' cabled $4,000 to Tifiis, Tabiz,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
Submarine Calls For Aid
in California Beach Breakers
Little Girl SaD Ship Trouble and People Say Bits of
Wreckage Were Washed Ashore

s d
s. submarine
N rolled
n H
or
il rider c
but op e a stand of
wa q
enohe ship Cheyenne a o HI
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14

A telephone system is being in
stalled by the Spanish government TO
connect up cities on the Canary
islands.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
M|GHT|ER
THAN ALL OTHERS
Mexican Leaders Spring Up
and Flourish, But Disease
is Most Steady
Winner.
FIRST HAND STORIES
One City Of 10000 people Has Been
Cut to 5000 by Raw
ages Of Dread
Hunger.
FIRST HAND STORIES

! lBy Webb Miller, United Press Stat
Correspondent
Ell PASO, Texas, Dec. 14.-Af
fidavits by an American mining man
describing terrible economic condi
| tions now prevailing in central Mex
! leo as result Of continuous revolu
tions, were forwarded to Washing
ton today by United States depart
| ment agents here.
The mining mans statement is one
of the few first hand stories OF the
Mexican interior conditions to reach
the federal authorities from authen
tic sources.
From beautiful city OF 10000
persons" the statement reads, Gun
ajuato, the capital Of that state, has
been reduced to about fifteen thous
and by the ravages OF disease and
starvation. In the last four months
the death rate from starvation and
disease has been more than seventy
per day. ! have seen women begging
in the streets, die from lack of food
II counted ten dead in an hour
carried past my residence on sheet
iron stretchers. I saw one man
executed for stealing blanket and
four prominent merchants shot for re
fusing to accept fiat currency.
Sanitary conditions in Guanajuato
are beyond description. Poems un.
able to obtain clothes, wear grass and
corn sheaves tied about their bodies
with cords.
Sisters in the convent there were
taken by government soldiers to a
fate worse than death. The wonder.
full church of Guadalupe was sacked
and converted into a bull ring and
dance hall by the troops
In a sworn statement, the mining
man charged that the government
troops had appropriated twenty-five
carloads of corn sent by the Red
Cross to famine sufferers. He said
that the governor of Guanajuato con.
trolled the food supply and sold corn
at three dollars and a half per
bushel ,ts
The United States authorities would
not reveal the name Of the mining
man who made the affidavit, stating
that he intended to return to Mexico
later and the use of his name might
result in complication with the Maxi
can government.
Santa Rosaiia Captured Again.
Ell PASO, Texas, Dec. 14.-Villista
forces have again captured the town
of Santa Rosalia south Of Chihuahua
City from Mexican government troops.
according to a report reaching United
States authorities here today. Only
meager details of the capture have
reached the border early today. The
town was garrisoned by about three
hundred Carranzistas.
Almost continuous skirmishing is IN
progress between government forces
and the bandits along the Mexican
Central railway line near Ortiz, thirty
miles south Of Chihuahua City. where
the line has been cut. detachment
of General Murgia's troops engaged q
small cavalry party Of Villistas near
Ortiz, defeating them, according to an
announcement made at the Mexican
consulate here.
From all reports available today It
is believed the main body of bandits
under Villa is still massed along the
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
1d Nort1cliffe Gives His
idea Of Why Germany Has
/ Made Peace Propo-
sition.
HI PEOPLE DEMAND IT
I.s while susvectIns TrIekery, In
tend to Carefully scrutlnize
Everp Word Of the
Note.

n Lord Northcliffe. Written for the
United Press.1
Copyright 1916 by the United Press]
copyrighted in Great Britain.1
LONDON, Dec. 14.-Ger-
any's peace proposals are
he to the fact which interned
eutral correspondents in Ber-
b have not been allowed to in
cate, that during the last few
Iseh grave internal dissen-
ms have arisen owing to the
pd shortage and the reign Of
kror.
Moreover, relations have
I'm greatly strained between
be various German and Aus
han states and also with Tur-
ey.
The Prussian government
lso has learned that the Brit
h empire will, during 1917,
ut forth an effort equal at
east to that of Germany in
lsA and from the point of
iew Of guns and shells, three
times that of Germany at any
leriod of the war.
The proposals have been re-
sived here with contempt.
We are gratified that Ameri-
cans sense the humor and JUS
|tce and have seen through
ibis bluff.
France, Italy, Russia and
|httle Belgium are firm as Ply
Mouth Rock.
Watch Out! Take Care!
LYNDON, Dec. 14.-The caution
satch out, take care" sounded by
4 BRAND in his address to the
french chamber Of deputies will also
" England's guidance in scrutinizing
tae n German peace proposals After
sae nrst shock OF the news OF Ger
aany peace plan and the first and in
.antaneous decision to reject it, there
Z, nme today with a Strengthening Of
sas determination not % make the
seaee Germany Graves, the belief that
saagland and her allies ought closely
y y examine the circumstances of the
asu'onic move. Press and public alike
were more than ever convinced today
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-14
Watch Out! Take Care!

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,rhe Telegraph service Of The
naily Gate City and Constitu-
t;on-Democrat is received over
onr own leased wire.
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18
LOST AND POUND.

LOSF-At the High School bazaar, sat
return. to R. p. Reese's office and receive
reward 1Sdec
ELK'S TOOTH. roll gold, diamond IN
center. Liberal reward if returned to
a Genus ssnov-tf
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18
AUTOMOBILE.

An kind of engine, magnetic and self
starter work quickly and efficiently
done at Standard Repair Works. Phone
i2S koes
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18
MACHINERY.

WE BUY and Sell Machine Tools. such
as Iathes Power Presses Milling Ma
chimes, Shapers, Grinders, Radial Drills,
Punches. Shears, Betting, Complete
Plants bought spot cash. J. Gelb Co.
Inc 2oy Centre ST., New ork City.
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18
ARqEs,AN WELLs.

ARTESIAE WELLS-win put in wells
to 12 inches diameter, any depth,
and guarantee water. Write for fuu in
formation. Gray Artesian Well Co., Cot
tondala. fla 15aprtJ
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18
statesmen WANTED.

sALESMAN-Capabl speciality man for
Florida. staple line on NEW and Elk
EEPTIONAL terms. Vacancy now. At
tractive commission contract for balance
year. and 1917. $35 weekly for expenses.
Miles F. Bixler Co, 34-51 Carlin Bag.
Cleveland, .. 17dec@
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18

FOR .SALE-Wood, kiln
drie d trimmings fr 0 m
dressed lumber, 90 cents per
load delivered. $3.50 per
cord delivered anywhe- !.
within the city limits.
Stearns Lumber and Export
Co, Tarragona and Lloyd
streets. Phone 1913. i0ss
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LARGE ILLINOIS Corporation nanufac-
turing Talking Machines wants terri
loflaI manager with $500 to $500 capital
20 nnance contract. Plays and equals
appearances any $50 Instrument. Whole
sale price $9.0e Big money maker. Adj
dress De Luxe, 1927 Carroll Ave, Chicago.
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WANTED-TO BUY.

WANTED-To buy fling
cabinet. State price and
where may be seen. Address
e. F., care Journal. ds0lsti
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WANTED To buy stump
age OF excelsior cord wood.
1t may be long leaf yellow
pitch pine. 1T SHOULD BE
SAPPY. 1t should be con
tanned in body of timber
within IL miles from a load
ing station on the L. & n.
RAILROAD, not more than
70 miles from Pensacola.
Write Us for particulars.
Pensacola Excelsior Com
pany, P. O. Box 1850, Pen
sacola, Fla. lSdec7
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FOR SALE-Complete rotary well-b boring
outfit, Can be operated by hand by or
three men, New style hydraulic, very
rapid for tubular wells dcvfn to 800 feet
A bargain 110S East jackson. 22sep
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JOHN G. BURCH, District Deputy for
West Florida of the Modern Woodmen
of America 314 West Belmont street.
Phone 1853. nov191
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FOR SUREST
AND QUICKEST
RESULTS
HELP WANTED--MALR.

WANTED Experienced white or colored
woman to help with housework ana
sickness. Apply 1000 East DeSoto. or
phone 2O46. lsdec5t
LOST
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POSITION WANTED.

IN memory OF Mr. Frank L.
Mayes, and in recognition of the
spirit OF help1rlness that was his.
The Journal win insert unOer this
classification free advertisements
for those in need OF eEnDsgyment-
WANTED-By refined, educated capable
young woman, position as general Once
assistant; has some knowledge OF steIlo-
graphy and typewriting. No objection 20
saw min office In country. Can furnlsn
references. Address Mrs. c.. J. ", 1elz
Constance street, New Orleans, la. 16dei
WANTED-Positfon as manager of gen
eral farm and stock raising by expert
enced. mfddle-age man, with wife. WIN
Y; take farm on shares or for wages. Would
IKE 10 be near a good town. Sober, no
smoker but a hustler. Box "a Route g,
Marlanna, Fla 16decI
POSITION wANTED-Young man %
years old needs work Would accept
Prefers wholesale house work.
address J. H. p, 402 West Intendencia
street. 13dec-I
WANTED Position as boolxkeeper or
stenographer. Can do any kind of Of
hSs fies7 work. Best Of references Phone
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MUSIC.

PLANO LESSONS-Teacher. Miss Ethel
Friedman. Phone 27s. 7dec2w
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WANTED AT ONCE-Fine fat porkers.
weighing 100 to 200 pounds dressed.
delivered to Sprinkle's Cash Market.
Write or phone 7e3. 1nov
WE BUY secondhand furnitp~~ sell new
and secondhand furniture cheap. Nov
city Furniture Co.. 2s East Government.
24seDt
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PERSONAL.

PENSACOLA BEAUTY PARLoRS have
opened up service to ladies' and gen
tlemen. Manicuring. shap7poolng and
facial massage Phone 59s. 220 Brent
building edec1m
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18

FOR SALE-The best 1o-acre farm in
MYRTLE Grove on hard road, near school
and church, adapted to truck or poultry.
About FIVE acres In oats: good barn, little
house, fine pump water. VIII sell for $780,
$500 cash, balance at s per cent Joseph
Bauman, owner, Little Ba.-ou. Station A,
Pensacola, Fla. 4dec1m%
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WANTED TO Buy a home, west side
preIerred, give price and location. Also
davenport, freless cooker and old fasb-
i1ned s3q yard clothes boiler. Address
, rome, care of The Journal 17dectf
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WANTED TO BUY not water heater.
Address 316 N Guiilemarde street.
17dec3
The Pensacola journal., 1916-12-18

WANTED-100 tie makers with tools TO
make heart and sap pine Ties. We aIe
Epection, paying every two weeks az the
stump. standard prices for making. write
Niles & Grain, agent for Kirby LUMBER
17dec2w