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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
BERLIN, (via Sayville wireless)
Dec. 12.-Chancellor Won Bethmann-
hollweg's statement to the reichstag
as issued by the press bureau is as fol-
lows:
chancellor Won Bethmann-Hollweg
today announced in the reichstag that
Germany together with her allies, con-
scious Of their responsibility before
God, before their own nation and be-
fore humanity. had proposed this
morning to the hostile powers that
they enter peace negotiations.
Practically all members of parlia-
ment appeared In answer to an unex-
pected summons.
"A crowded house and thronged gal
leries listened In respectful silence
when the chancellor arose Tor his
speech, in which Ire first outlined the
extraordinary political situation and
then, insisting upon the achievements
Of the central powers, made the an
nouncement which possibly may act as
the turning point in the war, which 1or
more than two years has held the
world under spell.
/ "The chancellor said 1t was fortu-
nate that the reichstag had not been
adjourned, but the calling OF the next
meeting had been left to the discretion
of the president.
"'This decision.' said the chancel-
lor, was caused by the hope that soon
happy events in the field would be re-
corded. That hope has been ful1lled
quicker almost than expected. shall
be brief, for our actions speak for
themselves.
'Rumania had entered the war I'D
order to roll I'D our position in the east
and that of our allies. At the same time
the grand offensive on the Somme hao
for it's object the piercing OF our west
ern front and renewed Italian attacks
had as their purpose to paralyze Aus
tria Hungary The situation waS ser
ious.
But with Gods help, our troops
shaped conditions so that they give us
security, which, not only is complete,
but still greater than ever before.
1.-The west front stands. not only,
but in spite of the Rumanian campaign
is outfitted with larger reserves or men
and material than it had been formerly.
Most efficient precautions have Deeh
taken against all Italian diversions
And while on the Somme and the
karst drum fire resounded: while the
Russians launched troops against the
eastern frontier Of Transylvan1a, fleld
Marshal Won Hindenburg captured the
whole western Wallachia and the nos
ti1a capital of Bucharest, meeting WIN
unDaraileled genius troops whlcn III
competition with all allies, made pos
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
Will, ACT FOR GERMANY
IN ASKING FOR PEACE

move In the absence, however, OF
exact information as to what Ger
many thinks, Secretary of STATE Lans-
ing withheld comment. His only
statement for publication was: Il
know nothing about it and have
nothing to say"
He would not indicate whether the
proposal came as a surprise to him,
but his manner indicated more clear
" than words that the German news
was probably the happiest word he
had heard from Berlin in months.
In so far as the United Press dis
patches show, Germany's course, offi-
cfals pointed out, is unprecedented
For that reason Secretary Lansing
was unwilling to commit himself as
to the United States attitude.
If Germany's offer involves merely
the use Of the United States as
messenger, the state departm viii
send along her note as matter or
course and diplomatic courtesy.
But a larger question is involved
in case Germany wants neutral na-
tions to do the sounding out or 10
make definite proposals In that case
the attitude of the allies, tested out
by public opinion abroad, and by
secret American diplomatic investi-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
IS DESIRE TO
FEEL OUT ALLIES
Germany's Peace Proposals,
According to Embassy Off
cial, Are Merely Prelim-
mary Talk.
RETURN OF TERRITORY
Plan to Let World Know That II the
War Continues, It 10 Not the
Fault Of the
~ .s4sA Teutons.
RETURN OF TERRITORY

UNITED p. ,ss Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL. = Ger
many's peace proposals, according to
a German embassy official, will in
clude suggestion that the territorial
status of the nations engaged, be
returned practically" to what It was
before the war started.
The exemptions are establishment
OF independent Kingdoms of Poland
and Lthuania and some readjustment
of international boundaries in the
Balkans
On the latter question, It was said,
the situation is SO complicated, 1t Is
hard at this time definitely to sug-
gest anything like positive terms that
will be accepted by all belligerents.
The one concrete suggestion made,
is that Bulgaria probably will want
the return of the territory she lost
in the second Balkan war and 1t Is
supposed Germany guaranteed this
when Gar Ferdinand cast his lot
with the central powers.
The peace terms, the United Press
informant said, include the evacua-
ton of northern France, restoration
of the kingdom of Belgium, at least
partial restoration of Serbia and Ru-
l1lduld, dilu lLC LII W oN1AAA~H ~
her lost colonies.
The factors which are said to have
led to the German peace proposals
at this time are:
The favorable military position OF
the central powers.
The fact that the winter at hand
will necessitate cessation of hard
fighting for three months.
A desire to Smoke out the allies
to announce just what they are fight
ing for.
Desire to convince the world and
the German people wherever they are,
that Germany is not fighting a war
Of territorial conquest, and
+ Desire, If war continues, to let the
world know Germany will not be re-
sponsible for further bloodshed.
The peace terms outlined, the Ger
man official intimated, are not neces-
sarily Germany's final proposition.
The important question is to find
out whether the allies Will talk
peace" said this official.
Germany makes the proposal in
order to find out whether it may be
more reasonable to stop the fighting
before either side IS able to get in
what Lloyd-George called, in his in
terview with the United Press some
days ago, "a knockout
Although he has no appointment.
it is expected Ambassador Won Berns-
torff will see Secretary Lansing and
thoroughly discuss with him the
whole matter. 1t is believed pos
sible VonBernstorff may shortly ex-
press a desire for an audience with
President Wilson.
It is not believed Ambassador
Gerard had any definite information
Of Germany's peace proposals when
he left Berlin. In diplomatic circles
it was said Gerrnany's action must
haze been partly determined by the
success Of the Runanian campaign
and by cabinet crises in England and
France.
The peace conference if it comes,
probably will be held either at Berne
or at The Hague, it was predicted.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
Proposal Today From. Central Powers That
Peace Negotiations be Entered Into
Forthwith by Warning Nations. >-
ASKED TO DELIVER REQUEST
Proposition for Ending War, According to Ger
many's Belief, is Appropriate for
Establishing Lasting Peace.

rUnited Press Leased Wire service1
BERLIN (via Sayville wire
less) Dec. Proposals by
| the central powers that peace
negotiations be entered into
forthwith were made in notes
handed to representatives Of
neutral countries which are
representing Germany in the
belligerent nations today.
Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg called the diplomatic
representatives, Of the United
States, Spain and Switzerland
q his office, one after the other
and handed this note to them.
The full text Of the note will be
read in the reichstag today.
The chancellor asked the
neutral nations which repre-
-
sent Germany and her allied
powers at the capitals of the
nations with which she is at
war to bring these proposals to
the attention Of Germany's
enemies.
The proposition which Ger
many advances in these nego-
tiations are according to Ger
many's belief, appropriate for
the establishment of lasting
peace. The governments at
Vienna, Constantinople and
Sofia transmitted Identical
notes. The text was also COM
municated to the vatican at
Rome and to all other neutral
powers.
The exact text of the first
announcement of Germany's
intention, as wirelessed by the
official press bureau today to
neutral countries, was as fol
lows:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
PRAYER vs.. Surgeon.

limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.I ]
CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-The curative
power of prayer is to be weighed
against surgeons skill when the
Jury in Judge David's court here con-
siders the damage suit Of Mrs. Fannie
Mitchell today. Mrs. Mitchell is suing
the Chicago Street Car Co. for $1O,-
600 for injuries to her spine. The
company alleges she resorted to
prayer and disregarded the advice OF
the surgeon to be placed in a plaster
cast.
Mrs. Mitchell asserts she is men,
Der of the Pentecostal church and has
entire faith In prayer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
E.e,ped From Submarine.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. r.
The Belgian ship Kasbek, Captain
Sytor, is in port here today after
having been under the fire of Ger
man submarine for ninety minutes
without being hit. The attack, &C
cording to members Of the crew, oc-
Cured on November 16, near Gibral-
tar. Two rapid firing guns OF the
submersible were used for the bonn
hardment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
Tom Murphy Retires.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 12.-Thomas
Murphy has retired. The famous
coachman who for forty-five years
guided the steeds and played Santa
Claus for Edward D. Brandegee of
Brooklyn, today became gentleman
of leisure. Before he left, the Brande-
gees gave reception at their man
sion which was attended by many
social people and Murphy was pre-
sented with an oil painting Of Mrs.
Brandegee and his favorite horse.
Nip" Mrs. Larse Anderson was one
of Murphy's first pupils in the art Of
riding. .
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
United States Willing to Help
End War by Serving as
Messenger.
[By Carl D. Groat, United Press Staff
Correspondent.l

IBy Carl D. Groat, United Press Stan
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-f Ger
many's peace proposals are such that
she merely wishes the United States
to act as courier in transmitting
them, this government will pass the
proposals along without any comment
of her own.
On the other hand, if Germany's
proposals are that the United States
itself along with other neutral nations
shall make proposals in their own
name at Germany's behlf, the ad.
ministration will study the proposal
before taking action.
This does not mean. however. that
the United States would not transmit
the proposal urder the second plan.
These facts were only revealed at
the state department shortly after
Secretary Lansing was shown United
Press dispatches from Berlin saving
that Germany had initiated peace
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

Bench cabinet makers use charcoal
in polishing wood to give 'it dead
black color and present an appear
ance of ebony.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
Kaiser Sends = //lessage
Fo1xxNen to Fight On
Soldiers in the Field Notified of Peace Proposals. But
Told to Keep Up the Deadly Struggle


fvtor haven an
rwiube
on"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

E'The chancellor this morn
ing received one after the 9th
er, the representatives Of the
United States of America and
Spain and Switzerland that
is, of the states protecting Ger
man interests in hostile foreign
countries.
"The chancellor transmitted
to them a note and asked them
to bring it to the knowledge Of
the hostile governments.
The note will be read, com
plete today, in the reichstag,
by the chancellor.
Gin the note, the four allied
powers propose to enter forth
with into peace negotiations.
"The propositions which
they bring for such negotia-
tions are, according to their be-
lief, appropriate for establish
ing lasting peace.
"The governments of Wen
ma, Constantinople and Sofia
transmitted identical notes.
Terms were also communi-
Gated to the holy see and to all
other powers.
[By handing the note to the repre-
sentatives of the United States. Spain
and Switzerland. Germany really trans
mitted it directly to her enemy nations.
Under existing conditions this is the
only possible course of diplomatic in
terchange between the central powers
and the entente allies.
The procedure in transmission of
Germany's peace proposals will be
Identical in the cases Of all the neut-
raj powers whose aid is invoked. The
diplomatic Representatives of America.
Spain and Switzerland will forward
the note handed them by Bethmann-
Hollweg to their respective capitals.
The foreign Offices Of state depart
ments of these neutral nations will
then transmit the text of the Amer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
THE WEATHER

Fair. Much colder. Local temp
y p. m. "a; Z a. m. 16.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12

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ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
TAKES OFF DANORuFf
HAIR STOPS FALLING
oirisi Try Thisi Makes Hair Thick,
Glossy, Fluffy, BesutifuI-No
More Itching Scalp.

Within ten minutes after an tppli.
cation OF Danderine you cannot nnG q
single trace OF dandrun or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch, but what
will please you most will be after .
few weeks use, when you see new
hair. fine and downy at frst--yes-hut
really new hair-growing all ever the
scalp
A little Danderlne Immediately dou.
bles the beauty OF your hair No diff
ference how dull. faded. brittle and
scraggy. Just moisten cloth with
Danderlne and carefully draw It
through your hair. taking one small
strand at time. The effect is amaz.
ing-your hair will be light. fluffy and
wayy. and have an appearance II
abundance; an Incompatible luster.
softness and luxurlance.
Get q 25 cent bottle OF Knowltons
Danderine from any store, and prove
that your hair Is as pretty and soft
AS any-that II has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment--thats
all-you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots OF It II you will just Try q lit
lie Danderlne Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16

to me at times. Lydia f. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills re-
stored me to health and want to thank
you for the good they have done me. I
have had quite . bit Of trouble and
worry but 1t does not affect my youth
full looks. My friends say why do you
look 30 young and well?' owe It oil
to the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies.
-Mrs. RoBT. SToPiEL. Moore Avenue,
Washington Park. Illinois.
We wish every woman who suffers
from female troubles, nervousness.
backache or the blues could see the let
ters written by women made well by Ly.
die e. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound.
II you have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to the
Lydia E. Pinkhsm Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass. for helpful advice given free Of
charge.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
STOMACH MISERY
GAS, INDIGESTION
"PaDs's Diapepsia" FIXES sick.
sour, eassy s,omachs in
fNe minutes.

Tl-s q, II Eve rziEgtes ali stomach
distress ulIi a.. NJ Indigestion. heart
s--r. sosr-ess O. tslcking o, gas. scsd.
% s.-ets;so1s % 1ndlEsf.s1 fo-o.. no
1irtfnsss. b!os.frg o. foil breath.
Pares D.spepsin is ro,sd for its
trs@t IL regulating upset sto1sess
!, u the surss;. qEieEss; ard nosi Ger.
tai, in6igsstion remedy in the whole
World. and besides li Is harmless
Please for your sake. &c; a large
t,tycert case o. Pspe's Diapspsin
from any store and pat your stomach
right, Don't keep on being miserable
life is too short-you are not here
lag 80 make yo1r stay agreeable
"a, what you Ike ard cigss, IL: en-
10y II. yi,hog, dread OF rebellion in
the stomach.
Pspe's Dspepsin belongs In your
home anyway. Should one o. the fam
ily eat something which doesn'. agree
with them. or In case o. an attack Of
Indigestion. dyspepsia. gastritis or
stomach cersngsment at daytime or
during the night. Il IL handy 20 give
tie quickest relle. known. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
BEST TREES FOR THE STREET
Selection Should by No Means Be Al
lowed to Be a Mere Matter Of
Haphaxard.

As tn the planting OF street trees
II IL we'll before coming to any definite
decision to study the special situation
carefully and to consult a reliable nur.
ssryman and then plant with a fixed
determination to give each tree every
possible chance to make good, which
means protection from, insects, giving
water when needed. insisting that
drivers do not leave their Horses near
the trees where thev can gnaw the
bark. and last but tot least. seeing
that the trees have an occasional prun.
ing. The following is a list OF the
best standard street trees Rock and
Norway Naples. the foliage turning
a rich gold and crimson In the au-
tum; American Ash. which has beau.
tiful compound foliage. dark green
above and lighter beneath. and turns
from green to yellow and then to Q
purplish tint I'm the autumn: English
Elm. which Is very ornamental and re.
tains it's leaves longer than any other
variety In the autumn. but which
should be protected by spraying from
the gypsy moth and elm beetles:
American Linden. which flowers In
July. but as the blossoms are small
tho falling petals do not litter the
ground; Ginkgo, a Japanese tree. grow.
Ing to a height Of some forty to sixty
feet and robust enough to endure gen.
eral city planting. Sycamore and ORR.
entail Plane. the latter o rapid grower
and singularly free from insects. The
Blue Gum tree may be also added n
the list In southern climates
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
IS CHILD GROSS,
FEvER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! II tongue il
coated, give california
Syrup OF FIGS"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else clesnIsz the tender
stomach. liver and bowels 80 nicely.
4 child simply will not stop playing
10 empty the bowels. and the result 10
they become tightly elogged with
waste. liver gets sluggish. stomach
s1urs. then your little one becomes
cross. hslfsick, feyerish. don't eat.
sleep or act naturally. breath IL bad.
system full OF cold. has sore throat.
stomach -achs or diarrhoea. Listen.
Mother See n tongue is coated. then
give . teaspoonfui Of California
Syrup Of FIGs." aud in q few hours all
the constipated waste. sour bile and
undisssted food passes out OF the sys-
TEN, and you have = well child again.
Millions Of mothers give California
Syrup Of Figs" because II Ii perfectly
harmless; children love II. and II new.
er falls TO ac1 ON the stomach. liver
and bowels.
Ask mt the store for a 50cent bottle
Of California Syrup Of Figs" which
has full directions for babies. children
Of ell ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on tho bottle. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16

found too expensive for use In improv.
the following will, however. usually
be found available and within the
means OF the farmer for surfacing his
roads and paths: Gravel. mixtures OF
sand and clay. cinders, brickbats from
old buildings, brick.yard waste and
quarry waste The material selected
should. however. be hard enough 70
Withstand crushing under heavy loads
and possess sufficient binding power
to compact well aud maintain a firm.
hard surface under all ordinary wealth
er conditions
Drainage and good foundation are
the first considerations In improving
4 road with hard surface. The best
possible foundation IL a good earth
road with low crown. Earth shoul.
ders may be graded upon each side to
prevent the Burfacing material from
spreading. as In the construction OF an
ordinary mscadam road. The materl
al used for surfaclng should he placed
In a uniform layer or layers on this
foundation and should be given a sur
Client crown to shed the rain waters 10
the aides I, ,oad collar "a, n. 40.
cured the material NAV no ou,cLIv con.
Soiidated. otherwise considerable time
vii, he r.ou,rod for I, ,o no consoIi.
dated bv the ,,arc Uy,py ,hIs p,oc.
eaa the road should receiva freone,,
.,,.o1,on with a nI,,iog drav or o,her
,,o.ns IN, smoo,bi,. ,ba snr,.ca ,,d
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
invokes Gods Reward
For PeIIagra Cure

Jumbo. Val. II satterwhite writes:
Il want to thank you for what you have
done for me You bave cured my wife
God bless you in your work hope some
day to see you; II ! never see you hope
to meet you in heaven. God will reward
you for your grand and noble work"
There "a no longer any doub; that Pei.
lagra can be cured Don't delay until it
i, 100 late. II is your duty to consult the
resourceful Bsughn.
The symptoms-hand. red Ike sunburn.
akin peeling off. sore mouth. the lips,
throat and tongue a flaming red. with
mucus and choking; Indigestion and
nausea, either disrrhoea or constipation.
There is hope get Baughn'. big Free
book on Pellagra and learn about the
remedy for Pellagrs tha, has a, last been
found. Address American Compoundins
Co.. Box 3Os2, Jasper. Ala, remembering
money is refunded in any case where the
remedy fails to cure.-Ads.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
Many Mlalaid Artielaa.

Protectors against rain seem TO be
the most easily forgotten impediments
that the traveller carries. Durins re-
cent week l57 articles were left In
trains Of the Chicago 4 Northwestern
railway. OF these. - were umbrellas
and Is were raincoats. These articles
were probably carried BY unusually
forehandcd travellers. but doubtless
the clouds cleared on and the careful
citizens became prsoccupied In fais
weather thoughts.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
''CASCARE7s' FOR
SLUGGISH BOWELS
No sick headache. sour stomach,
biIiousness or constipation
by morning.

Turn the rascals out--the headache.
t.liogsnsss. Indigestion. the sick. sour
stomach and foul gases-turn them
out tonight and keep them out With
Cssczrsts
Millions OF men and women take .
Casearet now and then and never
kaoE the misery caused By lazy
liver. clogged bowels or az upset stom.
aeh.
Don't put in another day OF dls 'sss.
lie, Cascarets cleanse your stomach;
remove the soar. fermenting food;
take the excess bile from your liver
and carry out sll the constipated
waste matter and poison Ia the
bowels Then you will feel great.
oA Csscaret tonight straightens you
out by morning. They work While
you sleep. A 10-cent box from
any drug store means clear head.
sweet stomach and clean. healthy liver
and bowel action for months. Chill
dren love Cascarets because they
never grippe or sicken. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-16
GOOD ROADS ABOUND A FARM
c-is.-sy, A.. F-.ss.r.ly % fss-<.-;
-p>r-zn>. % "s'rsr. Sam. s.r-
fs>s 5rss.-en.-

frr.-- prsesfr v.usr.---a- r--.fet z.ates
D-.aftr--at = As---l-1rst
Rods zss drives Immediately
t-Durd the farm ys-1s snd barns
Which sre rse4 yery frsqssntiy are
gssaliy of sz1eieni importance 70
warrant some surface improvement
ven light o. extremely sandy coils
ct VI badly IN dry weather. While GER
tain heavy and sbsorben' soils become
Tsry sticky and soft during the rainy
season Where any considerable
amount of hauling IL necessary. roads
over soil. % this character may -
qgire 10 be surfaced
Many Of the materials ordinarily en-
plOyed in road construction will be