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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
United States Goes Into Trans
portation Business at Noon
Today, Leasing Every
Line in Country.
GRADUAL CHANGE MADE
No Changes to be Made for . FaN
Days Until All Plans Can be
Carefully Worked
Out.
THE U. s. A. RAILROAD.

THE U. s. A. RAILROAD.
BY unifyIna all American railways
under Director General McAdoo, the
greatest railroad In the world was
formed today.
Number Of empioyes-About t,7oo,-
600, with an equal number In related
locomotive, freight car and other
plants.
Miles Of tracks operated-About
25o,Oo0.
Number Of railroad companies en-
braced-About seven hundred.
All cars In service-2, SOC, 600.
Capital stock and funded debt
$17 oo0, 600 900.
Gross annual operating revenues
50, ,ooo, ,o0o, 900.
Gross annual operating expenses
So, 600, oo0, 900.
Tons OF annual freight 500 ,oo0,-
600.
Passengers carried yearly ,25o.-
100000.
[By Robert j. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Dec. %. - The
great American railway, leased and
operated by the United States gov
ernment, came into existence at noon
today.
War freight has the right OF way
henceforth.
simultaneously the railroad war
board, consisting of leading rail
executives, conferred with Director
General McAdoo regarding details OF
operations to follow transfer OF their
lines.
This was the only feature marking
the most important step the presi-
dent has taken since mobilizing an
army for the war. On the transporta-
ton system of the country depends
largely what will happen to the kais-
er in 1918, McAdoo says. And upon
McAdoo's administration Of the roads
under federal control depends event
ual government ownership, polite
ians declare.
In a little office off those occupied
by the members OF the interstate
commerce commission today McAdoo
takes up his great work.
His first order is expected to call
for pooling of all freight equipment.
terminals etc, that may contribute
to immediate relief of freight con-
gestion. Hereafter shipments will
not be confined to any one line, but
to the one great system. War freight
will be given precedence over all
other traffic.
McAdoos intentions, pending enact
ment OF needed legislation by con-
gress. are to disturb present operas
tions of the railroads as little as pos
sible. He will direct through exist
ing agencies temporarily. But mean-
time he is drawing plans for highly
centralized business organization,
the fabric of which was officially out.
lined to the United Press today as
follows:
w. G.. McAdoo as director general
and the single controlling head. as
sumfng all powers and all respons-
ibility.
An assistant director general In
personal advisory capacity to the dl-
rector general. This man will be
IContipnnd al, mage 9
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
SKATING PARTY BOMBARDED
GERMANS WITH TIN CANS

of line, heavy frost put coat of
ice over a certain canal in No Mans
land. One night group of Sam
mics slid out of the trenches and
slid and skated over this bit of ice,
having the time of their lives.
The Boches evidently, were puzzled
and let loose few experimental
shotsa In the direction of the noise.
The Americans retailated with an
amazing bonbardment of tin cans
that silenced the astonished Germans
until all the Sammies were safely
back behind the parapet.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Two American Soldiers Slain
by German Aviator Who
Passed Over Their
Camp.
ToDAY's NEWS OF WAR
Nothing Special Reported by Haig
While French Tell Of In
ereasingly Intense
Bombardment.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE, Dec 2S.-Two Ameri-
can soldiers, members of wood cut
ter's division, were killed on a re-
cent moonlight evening when Ger.
man aviator dropped bombs on their
camp.
Both victims of the raider were
privates.
Recent nights have been ideal for
raiders. A brilliant moon lights up
the snow covered country like mid
night sun. Last night it was pos
sible to read newspaper out of
doors in the reflected light Precau-
tions such as extinguishing all lights
In the American camps and villages
are scant protection when the moon
light shows the camps and men
sharply outlined on the white snow.
Aeroplane motors are occasionally
heard all over the American zone
For the most part the Sammies boy
tshly hope for a visit from the raid
ers, just to relieve the monotony of
everyday drills.
Shell CaurIeres Wood,
PARIS, Dec. 2S.-German forces be-
yond Verdun did not again attempt
today their assaults against French
lines, but contented themselves with
shelling Cawieres wood, today's Off
cial statement reported.
In Lorraine, around Veho, an in
creasingly intense bombardment
throughout the night was reported.
"Nothine Special"
LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Field Marshal
Haig reported nothing special from
the British front today.
italian Troops Repused.
VIENNA, Dec. 2S.-Italian troops
attacking west of Monte Asolone and
east of Solarolo were repulsed, it was
stated by the war office today.
Increased Firing.
BERLIN, (via London) Dec. Is
Increased firing" on the Asiago pla-
teau around Tomba ridge throughout
the day was reported in today's Off
cial statement.
East of Luneville, the war office re
ported capture of French soldiers by
German forces.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
GATE CITY SUBSCRIPTION
RATE ADVANCED.
Effective December 81, 1

Effective December 81, 1917,
the subscription price of The
Daily Gate City by carrier in
the city of keokuk will be 12I2
cents per week. The cost Of
producing daily newspaper
has mounted to unheard Of
heights and with no promise Of
decreasing. The Gate City has
refrained from advancing sub
scription rates and is today
one of the very few dailies sold
at ten cents per week. The
rapidly increasing cost Of pro-
duction compels the slight ad-
vance in subscription from 10
to 12La cents.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
ZEPPELIN HAS
PROVED FAILURE.
Germany's Fifty-three Air
Ships Have Been Reduced
to Less Than
Twenty.
THIRTY-F1vE WRECKED.
Raids over Enemy Country Were
Costly Affairs, With Sew
enteen ships
Destroyed.
THIRTY-F1vE WRECKED
IBy w. 8. Forrest, United Press STAFF

[By w. 8. Forrest, United Press stan
Correspondent
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, Dec. 2S.-Germanys
Zeppelin program, announced with
boastful pride in 1914, stands
dreary failure today.
Accurate figures available to the
United Press show that of fifty-three
Zeppelins put into commission since
1914:
Thirty-five have been totally de-
stroyed.
Two have been badly damaged and
put permanently out of commission.
Two possibly destroyed, now miss
ing.
One badly damaged. temporarily
out of commission in December.
Thirteen remaining in service,
eight of which are detailed to the
North sea, two to the Baltic and
three as experimental or scholarships.
Raids over France, England and
Belgium have cost the Germans sew
enteen Zeppelins, eight having been
accounted for in England, five in
France and four in Belgium. Acct
dents by fire, wind and lightning
have destroyed at least eight in Ger
many.
Zeppelin numbers, according to
accurate calculations, started with
the "I.-1'' and ended with "L-57."
Mum bers between 25 and 80 have not
been employed, leaving fifty-three to
be accounted for. I'll" and "L-2'
were destroyed before the war. The
first fell in the North sea and the
second was accidentally burned at
Fuhlssbuttel.
In addition to her Zeppelins, Ger
many has had in commission since
beginning of the war at least thir-
teen airships of the Schultz LAM"
"Gros" and "Parsevaf' types. OF
these, possibly seven remain in SER
vice, two, however, as non-combatant
instruction ships.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Hoover Not Present.
UNITED Press Leased Wire S,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28.-Food
Administrator Herbert Hoover failed
to appear before the senate sugar in
vestigating committee today as re-
quested, angering members of the
committee.
Hoover's counsel, Curtis H Lind
ley, in a letter said the administra-
tor had been called to New York
late yesterday to attend an important
conference on tonnage" Lindley said
Hoover would be back early next
week and would be glad to testify
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Thousands in Guatemala City
Made Homeless by Earth
quake, While Shocks
Are Continuing.
RED CROSS rs AIDING
Foreign Colonies, Including American,
Repo rted Safe, In Message
to the State De-
partment.

limited Press Leased Wire Servicel
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Thous-
ands in Guatemala City are without
shelter while the earthquake shocks
there continue, said message dated 6
p. M, yesterday to the state depart
ment today.
Danger of pestilence was seen from
the fact that the water situation is
serious and sanitary conditions are
corresponAingly affected.
The American Red Cross is aiding
the homeless and has collected $500
in the city to date and has offered
help from here.
The foreign colonies including the
Amrican are reported safe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
GLASS IN FOOD
SERVED AT CAMP DODGE

goods and cereals was begun today.
The finding of powdered glass in
several cans of tomatoes last night
resulted today in a recalling of all
canned goods of the brand found
with the glass.
The tomatoes were canned in a.
Missouri cannery which produces the
Air Line" brand.
The examination of canned goods
and other food products sent TO the]
cantonment will be more closely
examined hereafter before being
served.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
er Of Peace by Germany is
lot Even Worth Attempt
ing to Follow Up, is
London Opinion.
Am r Es T'oRATIoN
+ 10 Called BIT Of sklIIfui Diplom-
aey, With No Guarantee
for Future
Peace.

ited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
ONDON, Dec 2S. - Germany s
be terms cannot be considered by
land II unanimous editorial o2iE.
Of London newspapers today is
standard Of judgment.
Very newspaper today Joined IN
bhatic dismissal Of such terms as
ounced by Count Czernin. Every
except the Express and the
70 agreed that the offer was not
d worth attempting to follow up
Germany offers sham restoration. :
Jared tho Mail The British EN-
viii be blown up sky-high be
giving up the German colonies.
will not weaken our demand for
hration until we are forced to.
will not place our diplomacy in
hands Of the Bolsheviki."
The offer Is nothing more than a
kus quo peace, without repara-
~ declared the Telegraph.
The offer IL addressed especially
! the United States and is no doubt
B 1orerunner OF moro formal pro-
SAILS" the Chronicle held. The
rms offer no security against re-.
rrence OF. war whenever the orig
II disturbers of the peace find
emseaves strong enough to fight
ain with better prospects OF VIC
ry."
Disagreeins with the other COM
pnt, the Express held the offer
nuine.
''The allied reply" the editoriar de-
lred. Should demonstrate to the
Irman people that the allies do
L wish their destruction. When
by so understand, they will accept
struction of militarism themselves.
THE offer Is bit Of skillful diplo-
ICY" said the News. Nothing
,uld be more ill-advised than a
neral deffunciation by the allies
Bss and politicians that there is no
Bis for Immediate negotiations.
III Russia appeals to the allied
bws, the latter should seize the op-
rtunity to make candid, reason
statement"
Uncle Sam is Deaf.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.-Germany
btriving to talk to the United States
3 the allies through Russia
That Is the meaning Of the latest
lItonic maneuvers at the Brest-i-
isk Russian peace parleys. as seen
international experts here today.
e German peace move is apparently
in full force, with Russia, as Ger
Inys mouthpiece, designed to pass
ing the German proposals for gem
Il peace to the allies.
rhe Teutonic talk brought scarcely
y response in responsible quarters
re today. Officials passed it off
th the comment that Hohenzollern-
d must be eliminated before any
ace Is acceptable.
adoption Of the slogan
) annexations, no indemnities' is
sarded merely as trap to appeal
the unthinking, whereas anything
scific she has mentioned does not
re care of broad problems like Bel
I'M. which must be settled.
By some, Germany is seen stalling
Continued on page 2)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Chinese Disarr11 Russians
After Fight in Street
1wo Hour Struggle in rbn Where Bolsheviki Troops
Haze 4 City in Turmoil

noz-o Sc
O
h
in
yrnoning.
all
taking from tn Russian nba1rack
there ewoudbe beno ofuthert trouble
ided of ionsin thatc
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
MEDICAL OFFICER
| GLAD TO ESCAPE
American Surgeon Caught at
Cambria When it Seemed
ALI Germany Was
Pouring Out.
ONE DOCTOR MISSING
Ohio Lieutenant Tells Of Hls Expert
ence In General Byns's Great
Advance and Then
Retreat.
ONE DOCTOR MISSING
[By ]. W. Pegler, United Press STAFF

lBy j. W. Pegler, United Press Stan
Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Dec. 28.-One American
surgeon apparently was lost when the
Germans pushed back General Byng's
troops around Cambria, according to
unofficial reports reaching here today.
He Is classified as missing"
One other American medical officer
"a neutenant-returned to his unit
with the American forces today after
an unforgettable period with the Brit
ish at Cambria. He hasn't yet ceased
thanking his lucky stars that he es-
capped the German crush.
1t was as quiet as walking to
church Sunday morning In the way OF
going forward" he told the United
Press. speaking of just before Byng's
great push was started, "but coming
blackwell, providence guided me
across the country and away from the
Cambria road. That's all that saved
me-"
The young Ohio lieutenant was one
of many American medical officers
loaned the British and just back today
in his billet. Sitting in the tiny room
of an ancient French house where he
Is billited, he told his story.
This is better than a dugout, he re-
marked, glancing around with salts
faction at his comfortable quarters.
It's better. even, than the Hinden-
berg line It's great to sleep in bed
again after Langemarck and Cambria.
"Langmarck was bloody, but Cam
brai was simply unforgettabie.
Eve went over the top in perfect
order and quiet. A few rifles cracked.
but otherwise there was no sound save
footsteps and the rattle of equipment.
i walked slowly across the weed
grown fields considerably behind the
advance waves.
"There was not much fighting-the
Boches were too surprised and there
wasn't much chance for resistance.
We got established and l started ad-
vanced dressing stations, but there
were very few casualties.
"The next morning the Boches laid
down heavy bombardment lasting
about an hour. Then they stopped
The next day they did the same stunt,
also the day following-an then we
began to think every >morning incom-
ally, one morning, after the usual bonn
bardment, the Boches came over. 1t
seemed as though all Germany was
pouring into our little sector. Troops
holding it were overwhelmingly out
numbered. They fell back, fighting
hard. Our ambulance section waited
until it was apparent the Boches were
likely to reach our post, then we fell
hack.
Il wasn't acquainted with the ter
ritory and started out blindly intend
ing to make a short cut to Fins. across
the shell cratered fields. First I head
ed for the Cambrai road, but l was
afraid of losing my general direction
and changed my plans.
1T was good thing didn't follow
the road / learned afterward it was
heavily shelled and that lots of fel-
lows following it were cut off, killed
or captured.
Finally I reached point behind
the lines and saw British reserves
rushing up Hours later we heard the
British had checked the enemy
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Violation Of Espionage Act.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
HOUSTON. Texas. Dec. 2S.-Paul
Crosse, wealthy grain merchant, oil
magnate and one of the most promi-
nent American born Germans in
Texas, was Jailed here today on
charges of violating the espionage
act. Officials are investigating
Crosses alleged activities in %giving
actual aid to Germany"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
General Hospital.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-Location
of a general hospital at Excelsior
Springs, Mo-, is under consideration
by the war department, which today
ordered Major Frank N. Chiffon
there to inspect site.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
All But Socialists.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. 2s.-All
political parties in Wisconsin except
socialists today tentatively agreed
to fusion of their interests to de-
feat disloyalty in Wisconsin. The
agreement was reached at confer
ence of leaders of the democratic
republican and progressive-republi-
cans with Secretary George F. Kull
Of the Loyalty legion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

An American manufacturer has
placed on the market a line of shoes
for electrical workers. which are
made to withstand potentials up to
10000 volts without harm to the
Mearer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Air Line Brand Tomatoes Evl-
dently Doctored up by Pro-
German Sympathizers.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
CAMP DODGE, Iowa, Dec. 2S.-ln-
vestigation into possible plots TO
poison selective service soldiers here
through powdered glass in canned
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Sammy Story Which is Tick
ling Paris, Tells of Ameri-
,cans Fun.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
PARIS, Dec. 2S.-Paris chortled
today over Sammy" story brought
to the city by an American soldier.
It seems that recently when Ameri-
can troops were holding certain bit
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28
Mavo as Adviser

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-Major
William J. Mayo, one of the famous
Mayo Brothers, was today ordered to
report to Rochester, Mimi. and here
after serve as medical adviser of
Minnesota.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

In the way Of newspaper funds. the
London Times has made an extra
ordinary record. The total of it's col
lections for the British Red Cross
society and for the Order of ST. John
has just passed GS,000,000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-12-28

The Telegraph Service of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
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our own leased wire.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-07-14
SUSPICIOUS FIRE
At M|NDEN n

A suspicious fire took place Tues
day. in Minden in the warehouse OF
the Farmers Cooperative store, which
many think was attempt of someone
10 hinder the harvesting of cross Il
that section during the coming seas IN.
The mercantile company had "a large
amount of twine, used in harvesting
machines-enough to supply the val
ley this season-piled in the ware
house. During the noon hour the
door of the warehouse was left open
and shortly afternoon dense smoke
coming from the warehouse called out
the fire department. which after a
short time was able to eXtinguish a
blaze which had started in the center
OF the pile of twine,-Carson News.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-07-14
MOUNTAIN VIEW
MINING PROPERTY

\. W. Willis was an arrival in town
this week from the Mountain View
Mining Company's property east OF
this city.
Mr.. Willis reports work at the mine
progressing, and that a mill cleanup
has just been made, which is very sa-
tisfactory.
AT the face at the main tunnel stop
ping of l95 feet has been done with
the result that several hundred tons
OF ore has been blocked out. While
only small crew is at work at the
property, the mine is paying better
than expenses. and with each shifts
work, the mine looks better
The wells which the company have
developed on their property are prov
ing to be a very valuable asset, as they
are not only furnishing water for the
mine and mill. but are giving water
10 several hundred head of cattle
which are being ranged in the neigh
borhood. Heretofore this valuable
feed has been of no avail on account
of not being able to secure water for
the stock.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-07-14
DEATH OF MRS.
DORA f. FULSTONE

Mrs. Dora T.. Fulstone, pioneer oi
Sweeuwater, New, died at Wellington
on Thursday, July fifth. She was "a
bout 65 years Of age.
Ms. Fulstone was born in Germany
and came to this country in 1870, go
ing directly. TO Sweetwater, and has
resided there ever since. Shortl,
arrer her arrival at Sweetwatcr she
married Fred Fredericks, prominent
rancber of Sweetwater, who died a
number OF years ago. She was married
a second time TO William Fulstone,
who died about ten years ago. Her
only known relatives are John F. FIRE.
dericks, of Sweetwater, her stepson,
with whom she has been engaged in
business for many years, and step
daughter. Annie Fulstone, wife of G.
IL. Fulstone of Wellington.
She was one of the notable empire
builders Ct rhis state and woman of
great industry and mental force. She
was a prodigious worker, keen, alert
and methodical in business, and ac-
quired a comfortable fortune. The
ranch at Sweetwater, owned by her
and John +. Fredericks, is said to be
the finest ranch OF it's size in the state
She was justly famed for her hospi
tality, and for her generosity to de
serving charity. No one was ever
turned away from her door hungry
and no needy person ever appealed to
her in vain. The splendid home which
she leaves is monument to her
splendid courage and indefatgable in.
dustry She was loved by all who
knew her, and her loss will be deeply
mourned by her neighbors who had
so frequently been the beneficiaries Of
her generosity and hospitality.
The interment took place at Aurora
New, on Sunday. where she was
buried in the graveyard where her
two husbands are at rest. The pass
ing OF this sturdy pioneer is distinct
loss TO the entire community.
Reno Journal.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-07-14
POLICE COURT ITEMS.

AT the Saturday afternoon session
the case of George Butler, Jr., charg
ed with resisting an officer was tried
1t seems that Officer Erway stopped
Butler when he was driving fast and
he resented it. An alteration took
place and he was arrested. George
pleaded faulty speedometer, ad-
mitted that he didn't know how fast
he was going and that he had offered
TO fight. He was found guilty and
fined $40 and warned to be circum-
spect in the future.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-07-14
TEACHERS ELECTED
IN YERINGTON

J. G. r. Smith, president OF the
school board. announces that Miss
Emma He'd will be principal of the
Yerington Grammar School for the
ensuing year. Miss He'd will continue
to teach the first and second grades
in conjunction with her work as prn.
cipal. She is thoroughly familiar with
the situation here and will undoubt
edly make great success.
Miss. DeVoto will have charge oi
the kindergarten again and Miss Ruli-
son will return to continue her work
with the third and fourth grades.
The work of both of these teachers
was highly satisfactory and the par
ents and pupils will be very glad in
deed to learn of their retention by the
trustees.
Miss Langford of Reno has accept.
ed the position in the fifth and sixth
grade room. She comes highly recon-
mended and will without doubt be a
desirable addition to the teaching
force. AS yet no one has been ap-
pointed for the upper room.