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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02

Preliminary returns from practically
all operating beet sugar factories in
the United States indicate produc-
ton OF $4,000 short tons OF sugar dur
ing the current campaign. The area
harvested amounted to GSo.000 acres.
and the beets. G,G7i.000 short tons.
This Is the largest acreage and ton.
mage of peets ever harvested In the
nited States, and the SUGAR produc-
ton exceeds the highest preceding
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
SPORTS
Hamilton Picks 7lDo All
American Football Teams

that alone is sufficient to win him a
rsace on the mythical team Tor the
east hasn't a real good man Baston
is q good ali round end player Inc
fact that he was an almost unanimous
selection a year ago. makes lin
doubly certain choice this year
DeyitaHs of the Brown, Is real
all-Ameriean choice for either OF the
tackles. Not only is this big husky
almost impossible in the line, Out ne
can be switched into the back fieid
as a kicker and has done all the after
touchdown kicking for Brown
Out OF twenty-one attempts at
goals after touchdowns this year De-
yitalis did not miss one.
Peck for Center.
Captain Peck, Of Pittsburgh, is the
class OF the centsrs. although there
are several eastern men who look 10
be almost as good. McEwan Of the
Army lis one OF these. but q careful
elimination gss.ss the cal; TO Peck
The fact that he captained the I'M
beaten Pittsburgh team gives him the
right 10 captain the all-American
eleYen. Fox of Yale. is stationed at
right guard Although he was not a
I6kuldy oil sE6sD1s ~ " ID rGls " ~
when he did draw his place in the
Blue line t.,a. he was far ahead of
other guards, with the exception OF
his own captain.
West, OF Colgate, draws the right
tackle assignment. His work against
Brown #as particularly brilliant. 1t
has come to be customary to shunt
back field men into end positions
when there is surplus OF good back
field material ar this is what has
been done with Berry OF Pennsyl-
Yania, man who could not be left
off the big eleven. Berry came back
this year with lots Of energy. His
play against Cornell, Penn State and
Dartmouth, was phenomenal. There
has been lot OF argument regarding
the qualities Of Shfyerick OF Cornell
and Anderson, of Colgate. Neither
compare with some Of the great
auarterbacks of former years, but
for his aggressiyeness and his kick
ing ability, Shiyerick is given the job
of directing the mythical plays OF this
yapor team.
The eackfieId.
The backfield is composed Of Hast
ings of Pittsburgh, Harley OF Ohio
state, and Ollphant, OF the Army.
II there is better trio in the coun-
try, east. west, north or south. IT
would be worth any price OF admis
sion just to see them standing around
Oliphant probably is the best OF the
lot and Hastings should be rated
next to him.
Harley is the first Ohio State man
who ever gained fame as a member OF
an all-American eleven. All three of
these men are fast, slippery men in
broken fields and every one is a
heavy, smashing line pIunger.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
stantInI gy It's Guns,

Atchisoa Globe: Although Roosc-
yelt came back and brought mott OF
the bull moose With him, there is
still dissensfon in the ranks Of the
republican parry The mooeerg now
are saying the old guard must go, but
the old guard hasn't gone yet,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
Cubs Sian Semi-Pro.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, Dec. Frank g. Muir
ply. %. is the latest addition to the
Cub roster here today. President
Weeghman OF the Cubs, signed the
youngster after discovering that he
has made a remarkable record as an
infielder with semi-pro teams at
Joliet, Ill. He hit nearly 400 in
twenty-nine games and knocks off a
hundred yard run in :09 As.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
Western Players are Gi0eH
Places on Squads Of Unit
ed Press Man
) >>>~>~>>~>>s = :

= An American Football Teams.
q First team Baston, Minns-
. sofa, left end; Dsritalis, Brown,
. left tackle; Black. Yale, left :
= Guard. Peck, Pittsburgh, fcap- !
. tajn) center; Fox Yale. right :
. guard, West, Colgate, right
. tacide; Berry. Pennsylvania.
. right END; sniverick. Cornell I
. quarterback; Harley. OHIO State.
. left haJfback; Hastings. Pitts
. burgh, right hsifback; OliphanL
Q Army. fullbaek.
. Second team-Eighley. Prince 4
. ton. left end; Wheeler, Harvard,
. left tackle; Dadmun, Harvard,
. feaptaia) left guard: McEwan. =
q Army. center: Good, Colgate, =
. right guard; Gates, Yale. right Z
. tackle; CoIfall, Notre Dame, =
. right end. Anderson. Colgate. 4
. Quarterback: Driscol, North
. western, left halfoack; Pollard, =
. Brown. right halfbaek; Wyman,
. Minnesota, fullback. :
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
No Money In Wrestling.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-Wrestling as a
paying gport-for promoters-is on
the wane here. Jack Herman, pro-
moter of the Stccher-Cutler match
here turkey day. announced today he
would quit the promoting game. Pro-
ceeds from the Stecher match were
less than $4,000. 1t is said Herman
formerly managed Stanislau Zebysco
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
Igy H c. Hamilton, United Press
Staff Correg pondeaLl

rgy II. c. Hamilton, United Press
Staff egpondeaLl
NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-TWO western
men, Baston, Of Minnesota, and Har-
ley, Of Ohio. State. are entitled TO
places on the mythical AIl-American
football team this year The west
has also horned into the second eleY-
en- with three men. Northwestern,
Notre Dame and Minnesota hit the
second team and there Is consider
able doubt II Driscoli of Northwest.
ern. or Wyman of Minnesota, do not
deserve places on the first team.
CoIfaIl. OF Notre Dame. too, is far
above the average as backfield man
and his defensive ability makes him
a fayorite for an end position.
Intersectionai games being almost
impossible. the task OF selecting the
all American Is not light one this
year. Colgate and Tufts are the
only two big teams Of the east which
iourneyed toward the Mississippi this
fall, and they came back victorious.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
Uniform Draft.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2.--Agreement on a
uniform draft OF players contract for
use in both major leagues is expected
10 be reached at the meeting of the
national baseball commission to be
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02

crop, that Of 1915, by more than A.,
GOO tons. During the past five years
the United States mas consumed about
100000 tons Of sugar annually.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
America, A..oelatlon.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO. Dec. 2.-Amerjcan asso'
citation club owners will hold their an
nual meeting at indianapolis Dec. G.
President Chiyington announced here
TO-DAY
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
BILLIARDS AND BOWLING.

FOR SALE--BilIiard tables, brand
new, carom and pocket, with complete
outfit, SIPS; second hand tables at
reduced prices. Easy payments. Cigar
store, drug. delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. The Brunswick
Bake Collender Co., Davenport, Iowa.
l. c. Sanders, agent. PIG Harrison st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
STRIKES AND SPARES
standings.
Next Came.

Wednesday, Dec. s, Standard Four
Is. Powder Works.
Last night the Sineiter team won
three straight from the Alley inns.
The scores follow:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
Selections Are Fair.

But after having seen most OF the
important conflicts In the east as q
representative OF the United Press
and having closely watched perform
ances Of western teams, the writer
believes the selections az outlined
are fair to both east and west.
Baston, OF Minnesota, is undouh-
eddy the best end OF the west and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-02
snnakinn Of Iuxuriea.

st. Paul Pioneer Press: Bread pud-
ding Is dish for millionaires only
thaaa davs
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
RAILROADS MAKE
SPLENDID RECORD

Chicago, July 7-Railways of the
United States i'll their safety meas
ures easily withstood the test
brought by the sudden food of "war
export" traffic in 1915, according to a
bulletin issued here today by the bu-
reau of railway news.
Total fatalities in train accidents
from July to September, whether to
passengers, employees, trespassers or
others, according to comparison Of
the official quarterly accident report
with previous quarters, were fewer
than in any similar quarter since the
inception of the reports in 1901. Yet
the gross business of the railways
was larger, it is said, than in any
similar quarter in their history.
The carriers handled their excessive
traffic with loss of only 127 lives in
train accidents. The smallest total In
any similar quarter was 181 in 1914,
when traffic was at low ebb. In 1910
the total was 321. Previous to that
time employees not on duty, trespas-
sers and "others not trespassing" were
not included. Yet even with this
great advantage, it is pointed out, the
totals killed in train accidents ranged
from 191 in 1908 to All in 1904. AS
these classes are now included the
127 record is the more striking by
contrast.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
APT|STS. ELECT
LAY PRESIDENT

Chicago, July 7.-Advocates OF the
lay president plan were victorious to-
day in the election of officers Of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union Of
America without taking the fight on to
the floor Of It's twenty-fifth annual
convention. In a meeting Of the nom-
mating committee and the board OF
managers, the following were elected:
H.. B. Osgood, Chicago, president;
w. r. Reynolds, Ontario; Rev. L. r.
Scarborough, Tex, and A. H. Vantier,
Pennsylvania, vice presidents: G. w.
Wason, New York, recording secre-
tary, and o. o. Montague, Illinois,
treasurer.
The new board Of managers elected
consists Of:
F. A. Grow, Illinois; w. L. Clapp,
Iowa; Ed Phelps, Illinois; H. G. Bald.
win, Ohio; F. L. Anderson, Illinois;
N. B. Henderson, Illinois; H. w. Riehl,
Kentucky; A. r. Heron, California;
John Nuveen, Illinois; E. l.. Dakin,
Indiana, and Judson E. Lee, Illinois.
The efficiency of a lay president, It
was argued, was indicated by the rapid
growth Of the union during it's first six.
teen years, under the presidency of n
layman, John H. Chapman of Chicago,
Since that time a pastor has been the
executive head and for the last three
years that honor has been given to the
Rev. Frank l.. Anderson of Chicago
who has been superintendent of the
Baptist executive council of Chicago
since 1909.
After the election of officers, the
Rev r 3 Cranfil1 of Dallas Tex was
to address the assembly on "1mpres.
sions of the Later Conventions"
The Rev. H. W. Reed Of Rock Island,
ILL.,, read an historical address, and
the Rev. Emory w. Hunt of Newton
Center, Mass, conducted the Quiet
half hour" before the noon recess.
The afternoon was devoted to com
mittee conferences.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
IOWA CAVALRY TO
LEAVE FOR SOUTH
. BEFORE INFANTRY
SQUADRON STILL IN NEED OF RE-
CRUfTS; GUARD EXPECTS
MOVE ORDER SOON. ..

Camp Dodge, July THE Iowa ma.
tional guard, mobilixed here and held
pending receipt of orders from the
war department, will move to the
Mexican border unit by unit, 1t was
learned today. Present plans call for
the transportation southwark of the
cavalry and artillery first, then the
infantry and hospital corps units. &C
cording to statements made by OH.
GERS In charge of the movement Of
troops.
Oflcers today refused to discuss
published assertions that the entire
Iowa brigade would be held up pend.
ing the recruiting Of SUN cient caval-
rymen to bring the squadron up to
minimum peace strength. However,
Brig. Gen. H. A. Allen. commanding,
announced that he had sent appeals
to several cities In the state asking
that the utmost efforts be made to
obtain enlistments In the cavalry
units. There have been virtually no
cavalry enlistments for the past two
days and two score men still are
needed to fill the peace quota.
Omcers in charge of the traffic ar
rangements expressed the opinion to-
day that it may be week or more
before the order comes to move The
mobilization of guardsmen of other
states and their transfer to stations
on the border have, it was said, de-
pleted the supply of tourist sleepers
so that to transport the men at once
would mean a long, tiresome ride In
day coaches. Gen. Allen said today
he was unwilling to force this hard
ship on his men unless there was urg-
ent need and 1t is believed he was
asked that orders to move be delayed
until suitable cars are available in a
sufficient number to take care OF the
troops.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
.0RPET DEFENSE RESTS
Recess Taken to Permit State Prose.
eutor to Assemble HE Evidence
In RebuttaI.

Waukegan, Ill. July THE defense,
after introducing documentary evi-
dence, rested today in the case Of Will
liam H. Orpet, the college student,
charged with the murder OF Marion
Lambert.
The evidence offered was copy of
the Wisconsin statute governing the
sale of poisons.
Attorney David R. Josylyn of the
prosecution said he wanted Orpet re-
called for further cross examination
with regard to Celestia Youker, the
young woman to whom he was report
ed engaged. Mr.. Joslyn said that the
court halted him on this phase of the
examination when the defendant was
on the stand before. Attorneys JAS.
H. Wilkerson and Ralph F. Potter Of
the defense objected.
Judge Donnelly ruled that the de-
fendant could not be recalled. Re-
cess was taken to enable the state to
assemble it's rebuttal witnesses.
The sensational evidence yesterday
was the testifying by an expert that
the poison which was in the green
house kept by Orpet's father, was not
the same kind as that which caused
Marion Lambert's death.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
War Summary

A German retreat all along the line
OF the front In Russia from Riga to
Volhynia Is reported today.
Unofncial news to this effect comes
from Petrograd through Rome. 1t
declares that triple defeat for the
Germans in the Riga, Kolh and Bar
anovichi sectors caused them to begin
a movement of their whole front west
ward. .-
Petrograd has recently announced
successes in regions mentioned in the
Rome advices The last report from
the vicinity of Wolki, in the crucial
Volhynia sector, recorded the cap
ture by tho Russians of more than
$500 prisoners, half dozen cannon
and twenty-three machine guns.
A great battle is raging along vir-
tually the entire front Of the British
offensive in northern France.
At daybreak the British launched a
new drive east Of Albert. Important
tactical successes we're gained in sew
eral sectors. London announces.
The Germans simultaneously attack
ed in force near the river Ancre and
north Of Fricourt. They succeeded in
temporarily occupying two or three
hundred yards of ground lost in the
earlier British drives.
The chief advantages gained by the
British were in the vicinity Of OWL
lers, Contalmaison and La Boiselle.
Near the last named place in an en-
gagement last night German trench
more than half mile in length was
captured. ..
The Austr1ans admit serious defeat
west Of Kolomea, where they were
driven back five miles.
The Russian war office announces
the capture of 10000 prisoners yester-
day, 5000 in a battle on the Dniester
and 5000 on other sections of the
Russian front.
The Germans admit the withdrawal
of Gen. Won Bothmer's army in the
Tarnopol sector before the Russian
attacks. They concede also an. ad-
vance by the British south Of Thiep-
val in the western zone
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
RUSSIANS MAKE
STRONG ALLIANCE
WITH JAP PANESE
TOXIC FOREIGN OFFICE ASSERTS
UNITED STATES INTERESTS
ARE SAFE.

Toxic, July THE Japanese for
eign office today announced as the sub
stance of the Russo-Japanese conven-
ton signed at Petrograd on July the
following:
"F1rst-Japan will take part in no
arrangement or political combination
directed against Russia. Russia will
take part in no arrangement or politi-
cal combination directed against
Japan.
"Second-In case the territorial
rights or special interests in the far
which are recognized by the other
contracting parties are menaced, jap
an and Russia Will consult with each
other on measures to adopt with a
view to supporting or extending assist
ance for the safeguarding and defense
of these rights and interests"
To a question from the Associated
Press representative as to what effect
the alliance would have upon the open
door and the integrity of China, the
foreign Office replied:
1.-The convention Is eftectually an
emphasis upon and an extension Of
the Anglo-Japanese alliance based up
on the territorial integrity Of China,
whose open door and integrity are
now endangered. American trade and
interests are in no wise affected"
The foreign Office denied an1rma-
tons in Japanese newspapers that the
convention contained secret clauses,
declaring that while the summary CIV
en- out was the substance OF the con-
vention it also was virtually the text
Of that document.
The accord. which Is virtually an
alliance is regarded here as of histor-
ic importance as concerns the future
development of the far east and world
politics generally. It ends a long per-
iod of hostility between the two en-
pires, which eliminated in the Russo
Japanese war and strengthens the po-
sition OF Japan as q first class power.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
Formal Reply to Letter Of
Mexican President Is
Given Ambassador
NEGOTIATIONS TO
BE STARTED SOON
Pleasure Expressed in the
Hope of De Facto Chief
for Cooperation

Washington, D. c., July IA note
formally accepting Gen. Carranza's 8
proposal that differences between the
United States and the defacto govern
ment Of Mexico be settled by direct
negotiations was handed today to
Eliseo Arredondo, the Mexican ambas-
sador designate. "
Secretary Lansing took a draft Of
the note to today's cabinet meeting
and had 1t delivered promptly after
the cabinet adjourned. The course to
be pursued already had been agreed
upon by President Wilson and his ad-
visers
The text follows:
"Mr. Secretary: ..-
Il have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your courteous note,
transmitted to me by Senor Arredon-
do on the fourth instant, in which you
refer to my notes of June 20 and June
25, and to assure you of the sincere
qualification Of my government at the
frank statement Of the difficulties
which have unfortunately arisen in
our relations along the international
boundary, and the unreserved express
sion of the desire of your government
to reach an adjustment of these di{-
ficulties on a broad and amicable
basis. The same spirit Of friendship
and Of solicitude for the continuance
OF cordial relations between our two
countries inspires my government,
which equally desires an immediate
solution of the matters of difference
which have long vexed both govern
ments. ..e ~,
1T is especially pleasing to my gov
ernment that the de facto government
Of Mexico Is disposed to give quick
as we'll as practical consideration in
a spirit Of concord to the remedies
which may be applied to the existing
conditions. Reciprocating the same
desire, the government Of the United
States is prepared Immediately to ex-
change views as to practical plan to
remove finally and prevent a recur
renee of the difficulties which have
been the source Of the controversy.
Accept, Mr.. Secretary, the renewed
assurances of my highest considera-
ton. ".
II am sir, Yours very sincerely.
(Signed) Robert Lansing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
LOST YOUTH NOT 49,
FAR FROM HOME

Davenport, July Z. While his par.
ents had sought all over the country
for him for two years and had at last
given him up as dead, Harry Michel
sen, II years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs
N. Nicholson Of Davenport was work.
ing on a farm near Lone Tree, not
sixty miles from Davenport. He re.
turned today. The boy had made an
agreement with the farmer to work
for him two years and kept his word.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
FRENCH TROOPS
GET MUCH BOOTY

Paris, July 7. Work Of sorting
booty taken by French troops in the
Somme fighting brings to light curious
facts. In the Mereaucourt woods a
heavy German battery was found COM
'pletely dismounted The battery COM
mander's shelter alone remained in
tact.
The luxury Of officers quarters in
the Santerre plateau showed that they
were considered impregnable. A piano,
brass bedstead and a complete hot
and cold water supply were found.
Gen. Balfourier's famous iron
corps" which distinguished itself at
Verdun, took enough material to set up
a whole army.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
PORTLAND WOMEN
AFTER "SLACKERS''

Portland, Ore, July IA number o1
Portland mothers, whose sons are now
on the Mexican border, partly, they
said, as the result of their teachers
urgings, called yesterday upon two
high school faculty members and ask
ed their reasons for being "slackers. .
Most Of the mothers were satisfied
with the teachers explanations. Sew.
eral were not
One Of the teachers said he had
helped to organize a machine gun
company and had enlisted but resign.
ed later when his four children became
Ill. The other said his duties in Port
land were more important.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
INT'ERNED CARGO l.
INCREASES WORTH

New York, July Z. The German
sailing ship 1ndra began to discharge
here today cargo of nitrate from
Chile valued at $1,00O,00O. When she
arrived here bringing the cargo in
September, 1914, after her captain had
learned that war had been declared, it
was worth only $125,O00, but while ly.
ing in this port for nearly two years,
the value Of the cargo has Increased by
sS75,OOO.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
U. s. MONEY Is NEEDED.

The proposed exchange of views
probably will be carried on through
informal conversations between Mr..
Arredondo and Counselor Polk, who
will act as secretary of state while Mr..
Lansing Is away on a months vaca-
tion at Watertown, N. Y.
While high officials have admitted
that the Washington government in all
probability would do what it could to
encourage American bankers to go to
the aid of the de facto government If
Gen. Carranza would furnish proper
guarantees, Counselor Polk took oc-
casion today to state that his confer
ence yesterday with. Henry Fletcher,
ambassador designate to Mexico, and
Paul M. Warburg Of the federal re-
serve board had nothing to do with
this aspect of the situation
No detailed plan as to the form of
guarantees the United States may
seek for the safety of it's own and
other foreign interests in Mexico has
been formulated so far as yet.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-08
BAN D IS
E|NC PURSUED
BY CAVALRY N { N
CARRANZA GENERAL At JUAREZ
ANNOUNCES NEWS OF DEFEAT
FOR THE BANDiTs.

Ell Paso, Tex, July THE villa
forces have evacuated Jiminez and
railway communication has been re-
stored with Mexico City, according to
a message received today by Gen. Con
zales at Juarez from Gen. Trevino al
Chihuahua City. Gen. Trevino report
ed that Carranza cavalry now Is IN
pursuit of the bandits.
Andres Garcia, the Mexican consul
at El Paso, said today that from re-
ports received at tho army headquar-
ters in Juarez, the Villa bandits oper-
ating near Jiminez are under the COM
mand of Ealixto Contreras. No evi-
dence whatever has been received, he
added, to show that Villa is with the
band or even that he is alive.