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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
He Never Had a Chance, Sew
en- German Flying Men
Attacking Him at
Once.
NAME OF JAMES HALL
May be Iowa Man, Author Of Kitchen
ers Mob, Formerly Men,
Der Of British
Army.
lUnited Press Leased Wire servicel

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
~ PARIS, June 2S.-Accord-
9EA ing to report received
N@ from the front today, James
" - Hall, of Boston. an American
aviator in the Lafayette escadrille,
has been killed in an air fight against
seven German adversaries.
Hall made his first flight as a La
Fayette aviator Sunday. On that day
he couragaously attacked an enemy
plane at the point blank range Of
twenty yards. The boche struck back
and Hall fell thousand yards, but
finally regained control of his ma
chine and landed safely
Details of the encounter in which he
is reported to have lost his life are
lacking.
Lists of the Lafayette escadri1le
personnel as furnished the United
Press by the Paris war office, do not
show James Hall of Boston," nor do
fairly complete lists Of Americans
training at French aviation camps
list such an aviator. 1t Is possible he
was civilian aviator, who paid his
own training expenses and then en-
listed.
ANolI l1dll, OV, IN OOIldH,
Iowa, appears on the list Of the La
Fayette escadrille. He was attached
to this squadron, June %, 1917, after
training at Camp DAvord and is the
Norman Hall WHO wrote "Kitchener's
Mob" He was formerly in the Brit
ish arny.1
Major Mitchell In Service.
PARIS, June 29.-An American
army aviator has been in active serv-
ice, flying over German lines at Yer
dun and elsewhere during the past
week. He is Major Mitchell. The an
nouncement was made at American
army headquarters today.
Major Mitchell was one of the first
regular army officers to reach France
after the United States war declara-
ton. Two weeks ago he started a
tour of the various French flying
squadrilla and was recently reported
with the Americans in the Lafayette
escadrille.
He has the distinction of being the
first American regular army officer 70
get into action on the eastern front in
the air.
Presumably he acted as observer
with a French army officer as pilot.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Wounded But Happy.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servfce.1
CHICAGO. June 28.-Angelo Pero.
of Meadville, Pa, was in Passavant
hospital today suffering from five bull
let wounds-but happy. He was at
tackled by three men last night. They
didn't miss Angelo-but they did miss
$3.50 in his pocket.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
German Spies at Work.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
TRINIDAD, Colo.,, June 2S.-Mem-
ibers of the county sheriff's force here
are investigating report that German
spies are at work in local coal mining
camps, organizing Austrfans and 9TH
er proGerman miners to resist con-
scription. There are many Austrians
employed in the coal mines, and a
strong undercurrent Of anti-draft feel
ing has been present among them
since registration day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Support for Month.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ROME, June 28.-The chamber of
deputies today voted 227 to % to ex-
tend support to the government for
another month, Professionally. The
vote indicates strongest support for
the Bosellf ministry.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
No More Free Rides.

CHICAGO. June 2s.-Both surface
and elevated lines announced today
that henceforth they will not transport
soldiers and sailors free. They said
1t is costing them too much.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Sacrifice Dollars NoU
As Short Cut to Victory
Organization at Once Can ng Allied Success b
Single Conscript Leaves Country


in
tmake
the material things well victory Organization
before nation
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28

Tbe Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
t;on-D Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28
Japan Wants Colony.

Continued on page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-28

THE WEATHER
Partly cloudy tonight and Fri
day. Locaf temp p. m. 81; 7
a. M. 70.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23

the tangled web OF European diplomatic
intrigue. We assume a part in the de-
cision Of questions in which we can
have no possible concern.
I'VE give our European allies the right
to be taken into consideration with the
affairs OF the Western Hemisphere.
''As practical matter we waive all
claims of our citizens growing out Of this
war. amounting to millions upon millions,
against Great Britain. France and
Russia"
Bennett cited the treatment accorded
Great Britain in the face OF fiagrant vio-
lations Of Americas neutral rights as an
instance of how far a nation might go
in offending. without provoking. the
United States to war. At the same time,
he praised Congress for having avoided
clash with Britain over questions Of
material damage.
Germany" he said, has not treated
our rights at sea with any more technical
6isrespect than has Great Britain. But
she has killed our people and warned US
that she will kill more. When she plain
ly told US that she would disregard in
teruational law In a manner which meant
the killing OF more Of our people unlaw-
fully, she left no course open to the
President but that which he took"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
farewell ADDRESS
Held UP AS GUIDE
Washington's Principles Lauded by
Speaker at K. of c. Meeting.

Although for the present we have
escaped actual participation in this ter
rible war, who can prophesy as to
whether we shall or we shall not escape
its baneful influence and be drawn into
the maelstrom of carnage and blood
which has already destroyed millions Of
lives and threatened a civilization which
has occupied twenty centuries in the
building" spoke Judge Morgan J. o'Brien,
of New York, at the Washington's birth
day celebration conducted by the Wash
ington Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights
Of Columbus of the District, last night
at Memorial Continental Hall
The speaker was introduced by Com
missioner Louis Brownlow, who presided
in place of Speaker Champ Clark, kept
away by session of the House. Further
on the judge said:
we are passing through perilous times,
when the nation, stirred to its depths,
is wrestling with great problems, and
conditions may soon arise that will again
try the souls of men. At such times
the value OF great names cannot be over
stated. Knowing our rights, we dare
maintain them, and though God forbid
we should be involved in war. that ter
ribie monster that devours lives and
property. there are things for an Amer
lean more terrible to contemplate than
war, and among them the thousut that
We are Indifferent or afraid to risk all,
as our forefathers did, in defense of those
rights of our country and its citizens
which are embodied in our Constitution
and symbolized in our nag"
The charter of our rights embodied
in the Constitution written by jefferson,
the farewell address of Washington,
winch as to our internal policy and in
ternational relations points out the way
10 traverse. the paths to shun; these
should be uppermost in our minds and be
the guiding principles for our nation"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
GEORGE WASHINGTON ALUMNI
CELEBRATES ANNUAL DINNER

Following a precedent set several years
ago, the Veterinary Medical Association,
College of Veterinary Medicine. George
Washington University celebrated the eve
of George Washington's birthday by hold
ing their annual banquet at the Con-
tinental Hotel. Music was under the
direction of E. z. Romberger, 10, and
DIR. J. P. Turner was toastmaster.
Admiral Stockton, president of the Uni
versity, was the first to address the as
semblage. He gave "reminiscences of ac-
tive service, recalling visits to foreign
ports. He spoke of the influence of a
navy as shown by the present war. The
running amuck of submarines in this war
is a last desperate effort to overcome the
strangle hold OF a powerful opposing
navy. he said.
Gov. Hull, OF Iowa, former chairman
OF the House Military Committee for a
period of sixteen years, spoke on the
great opportunities this country offers.
DR.. Charles W. Stiles. Public Health
Service, discoverer Of the hook worm,
spoke OF the advantages offered by the
veterinary profession. and urged that
each one make himself an authority on
some particular subject.
G. NJ Rommel, CHIEF Of the Animal
Husbandry Division. Bureau of Animal
Industry, told of the part played In pre-
ventive medicine of animals with regard
to public health.
DR.. NJ. W. Lyon, jr., and Henry l.
Quinn, OF the faculty, also spoke.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
BENNET CAUTIONS HOUSE
OF CLASH WITH GERMANY

Representative Bennett, of New York,
last night warned the House of Repre-
sentatives against ill-considered entry by
the United States into the present Euro
pean war as an unavoidable ENHANCEMENT
of the United States in the meshes Of
European political intrigues.
"If the President asks me to vote
to put men and guns on our ships, / shall
so vote" asserted Bennet, after warning
the House that the present quarrel with
Germany was over the invasion of Amer
lean rights of the freedom of the seas
and not a quarrel predicated upon sym
pathy with others of Germany's present
enemies.
But" he said, most people now see
that there is no present necessity for a
declaration of war against Germany.
There are serious questions to be con-
sidered:
mo nation has followed our lead and
broken off relations with Germany. II,
however. we declare war, we definitely
abandon our present position as the most
powerful neutral and alone add strength
to the allied side. We give up definitely,
finally, and forever all right to speak
for and with the neutrals after the war
I'VE enter as an interested principal,
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23

the afternoon, Selden NJ. Ely said that
ff suffrage will give women greater
control over the development of child
hood, and IL that control means a more
efficient race. there is but one view
for those to take who think of the
future as well as the present"
Mr.. Ely read biographical accounts
of the members of the society who
had died between May, 1915. and Feb
ruary, 1917. The neurology included:
Upton Meall McCandlish, John Pas
cal Charlton, William Salisbury Knox.
Brainard Henry Warner. Francis
Joseph Woodman. Thomas Henry An
dersOn. George Thompson Prewitt,
Charles Smith Bradley. Charles Wes-
ley Gallagher Wallace Gallaudet Fow-
Ter, Watson william Eldridge, Joseph
Clark Stoddard and Gilbert Crawford
Kniffin.
In the morning more than 1000
members of the knights of Columbus
attended a memorial mass at st. Mary's
Catholic Church, Fifth and Washing
ton streets. Rev. Edward T. Fitz-
gerald, o. p, prior of the Dominican
House of Studies, preached the sermon
and spoke of the spirit of charity and
that he said predominates
in the Knights of Columbus.
The Children of the American Rev
olution I'm the District held a dance
and entertainment at the Cairo from
2 to in the afternoon. They pre-
sented a playlet, Young Patriot" and
danced the Virginia reel and minuets.
There were also many speciality dances.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
BE PACIFIC, BUT KEEP FIST
READY IN POCKET, SAYS RABBI

Il believe in pacifism. but the right kind
of pacifist has a fist in his pocket" sal ]
Rabbi Abram Simon. Phi. D.. addressing
the Washington Centennial Lodge, No. II,
F. A. a. NJ, in the New Masonic Temple
last night. Rabbi Simon added that he
believed George Washington was one of
that kind.
The lodge members were holding their
annual Washington birthday celebration.
Those who addressed them spoke under
the folds of an enormous American flag
emblazoned in electricity.
Others who spoke were Jason Water
man, past master of the Washington Cen
tennial Lodge; Alexander NJ. Dockery,
third Assistant Postmaster General, and
James w. Witten, Grand Master Of Ma
sons. The benediction was pronounced
by the Rev. Paul D. Leddin. Marx f.
Kahn. master of the Washington Centen-
NAL Lodge, was toastmaster.
Those on the committee on arrange
ments were Past Masters Leonard p.
Steuart and James S. Mccarthy. and
Harry +. Huntsberry.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23

At meeting of the District of Col
ur,bia Society of the Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution. held at Rsuscher's in
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
PATRIOTISM IS AROUSED
coNrINuED FROM PAGE ONE.

n MN @Neb wv
lrtlon. the Sons Of the Revolution in the
District OF Columbia, and the District OF
Columbia Society of the Sons OF the
American, Revolution.
On the platform with the President
were Secretary of State Lansing and
Mrs. Lansing, Secretary of the Treasury
and Mrs. McAdoo. Secretary Daniels, Mr..
Jusserand. Mrs. William Cummings story,
president oI-Ihe National Society. Daugh-
ters of the American Revolutions; officials
OF the army and navy and representatives
Of numerous patriotic organizations.
Wilson Presents Medal.
The Presidents address was brief. He
Presented a medal. awarded by the Sons
OF the Revolution in the District. to Har-
Old F. StOse. of Central High School. for
the best essay on a istorical subject
bearing upon the war for Independence.
When Stose appeared for his medal the
President said:
1T gives me a great deal of genuine
pleasure to present this to you. l know
some OF the things that you have gone
through. for !, myself, have tried to
write history
1t is much less of an adventure than
to try to enact il. but it nevertheless is
the kind of adventure that lifts the spirit,
and l hope that it has had that effect
upon you, sir
Senator Atlee Pomerene, of Ohio, fol-
lowed the President and made a bitter
attack on the pacifists who urge a ref
erendum on war in the event of 7uch a
prospect.
He called upon the country tC unite
behind the President in whatever course
he takes. He warned the nation against
the spirit Of "a house divided against it.
self" In virulent satire he assailed the
pacihsts. accusing them Of playing Ger
many's game in advocating a referendum
on whether the country should enter the
war
Il suppose" shouted Pomerene. they
have already made arrangements with
the enemy not to shoot down our men,
devastate our narbors, and ravish the
cities until the result OF this referendum
shows whether We are at war or not
Washington, in his day had his Tories,
Abraham Lincoln had his copperheads
and Woodrow Wilson has his pacifists.
Doesn't Question Motives.
Il do not question the motives OF the
extreme pacifists. 1 only. question
their judgment" he continued. They
do not want war. No true American
from Washington to Wilson ever
wanted war. But on the other hand
no true American is afraid of war il
II becomes necessary for the protec-
tiOn OF our people These pacifists
claim they are true Americans, and
most Of them are. but let me say to
them that in the event of war, by
the course Of their present conduct,
they will prove the best friends any
foe OF our country could have, and
source OF embarrassment to the
American cause"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
TO WITHDRAW ENVOY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE


aboard of them would require only a
week or two. The guns for all of the
American Line ships are in the naval
reserve supply and are available for
immediate mounting. Reports from New
YORK that the cargo was being removed
from the st. Louis and that the American
Line was paying off It's crews. supported
the belief here that when the liners next
go to sea they will be manned by naval
guns and will sail under naval orders.
II Is expected that the actual transfer
OF the ships to the government will be
delayed until the next step" in the in
ternational crisis is taken, but that
meantime all preparations for taking over
the vessels will be made.
Report from War Zone.
But a single report came from the
war zone yesterday to the State Depart
ment and that came from the Mediter-
ranean- 1t was from Consul Hurst ar
barcelona and told Of the sinking of the
Swedish steamer Skogland by a subma-
rine. the nationality of which was not
stated. According to the report five
sailors claiming American CITIZENSHIP
were aboard the skogland. They were
James Brenner. OF Brooklyn; Leo Cart
wright, Of Portsmouth. n. H.; Jack
Burke. of Brooklyn; Jay Lewis, of Union
town. Pa. and Joseph Brown, of Eliza
beth, N J.
Consul Hurst's message said the skog-
land, bound from Norfolk to BagnoE
Italy, with coal. was stopped by the sub
marine six miles south of Tarrangona.
Spain, at a. m, February 1s The crew
was given ten minutes to take to the
boats, and after they had left the steam
er. the crew of the submarine placed
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
OLDEST INHABITANTS URGED
TO STAND BEHIND PRESIDENT

Before the Association of Oldest In
habitants of the District, Rev. DR..
James Shera Montgomery, at the old
Union Engine house. Nineteenth and H
streets northwest, in the afternoon, de-
cared that the nations need today is
that it's citizens stand as one body,
held together by the same patriotism
that inspired our forefathers
From all signs" said DIR. Mont
gomery. Your nation is facing one of
its greatest national emergencies It
Is great thing to throw ideas and
ideals in the air that they may fall on
oilers. take root and bear fr 1t of
ri"tt'r-~ness. truth and justice This
We hav- done in the very face of
he silly defiances. of a ruthless shame
that pales military exploits of modern
times. We have appealed with the
thought of brotherhood beneath the
supremacy of a heavenly king, and we,
the giant among nations, have kept
the sword in its scabbard Now that
royal bigOtry is enthroned-dehuman
lied with destruction and oppression
without parsllel-we are edging the
line where the volcano of an outraged
nation is about to burst May the
lofty Americanism Of Washington lead
and inspire us as people; may the high
and holy sense of patriotic duty pos
sess US even as it directed him when
he knelt at the feet of the struggling
colonies with his 100000. and pre-
scented all as an offering to the cause
Of free and progressive government"
Speaks for Suffrage.
At a meeting of the District of Col
ur,bia Society Of the Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution, held at Rsuscher's in
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
HELL FIRE MIGHTY HOT.
GYPSY TELLS HEARERS

Gypsy Smith preached last night be-
fore crowded tabernacle on the sub
ject, "All hope that We shall be saved
was then taken away" Throw your soul
into the hands OF the devil" he said, land
ne will make it hot for you here and here
after" Gypsy divided the friends of
the devil into three great classes, those
held by some passion or appetite those
utterly Indifferent to Jesus Christ, and
their own condition, and those skeptical
about the claims of the Christian re-
ligion."
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23

The Skoglands crew reached Tarragona
in the boats some five hours later with
out mishap.
The fact that the Skogland was warned
and that the crew was given time to
escape, It was stated at the State De-
Dartment, made 1t clear that the incident
was not likely to cause any serious
change I'm the situation.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-23
ELMEND0RF TO LECTURE.
Series of Five TraveIogues TO BE
Given at National.

Dwight Elmendorf, popular lecturer
will inaugurate a series OF 1--WE trave-
logues next Thursday afternoon, March
!, at the National Theater. The new
subjects of his illustrated lectures will be
later.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-24
Benny Kauff Predicts
Success Fer Ehmke

DETROIT. Mich, Apr. 24.-Benny Kanf,
the much talked about outfielder of the New
York Nationals. is one of the many noted
ball players who predicts great success fol
Howard Ehmke, a recruit pitcher with the
Detroit Americans.
Ehmke came to Detroit from Syracuse
last year and proceeded to burn up the
league. lie won three out of four games
and erratic support cost his the defeat.
Ehmke, like kauff, was in the federal
league.
"He's bigger, has more stuff and will
bother any batter he faces" said Kauff.
Ehmke, who is built like the late Addie
Joss, has a most deceiving delivery and his
side-arm, fast ball, has proved a terror
to batsmen this spring.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-24
University Of Texas
Athletics Cancelled
(By Associated Press.)

AUSTIN, Texas, April 24.--AIl univer-
sity of Texas athletic events scheduled for
this season, have been cancelled. according
to announcement made by L. Theo. Bell
mont, athletic director Of that institution,
and the remainder of the session is to be
devoted almost entirely to drilling of the
students who are to enlist for service il
the war with Germany. "This cancella
tion,' said Mr.. Belmont, has been delayed
until the present war crisis has made the
step necessary"
Captain J. c. Boswell, Fort Sam Hous-
ton, a regular army officer has been dc
tailed by Major General Pershing to drill
the students. Captain Boswell j. now de-
voting his time TO drilling and teaching
squads of students Ia be officers and these
will in turn drill the rank and file. Prar-
tically every student in the University il
now taking military training.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-24
James Trains Hard,
Watches His Jewels

DETROIT, Mich, Apr. 2i.-If Pitcher
Bill James doesn't help the Detroit Ameri
cans win a pennant this season, il will moi
he because he failed to train sufficiently in
jan this year.
A few days before the Tigers left the
training camp. James reported at the prac-
tice field one morning and asked Manager
Jenning to give him an early workout, as
he had important business to transact. Jen-
.nings did so and later learned that James
was anxious to return to his locker where
he had left jewelry and money valued al
more than $1,000.
His valuables had not been disturbed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-24
Have You A Marine?
Cards Will DISPLAY |,

NEW YORK. Apr. "a. - BY providing
''cards of honor for display outside every
house in the United States which has u
man serving his country n a "Soldier Of
the Sea-" the u. :. Marine Corps has kept
TO IL slogan. FIRST IN Action
These cards bear the following an-
.n%ounccment in letters of scarlet: "a MAN
FROM THIS HOUSE Is SERVING IN
TIE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
The first consignment of these cards wa,
here today and the men who were
accepted for service IN ''our first line al
defense received copies which were turn
cd over Ia their relatives of the friends with
whom they resided.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-24
Negro Quarter Miller
Will Be A Physician
tl.y Associated l'rrss.D

CHICAGO, Apr. 2I.-Binya Di>mond. Ia,
crack negro quarter miller ut the Univer-
'sity Of Chicago. plans 10 follow the foot
steps of his father, aud become n phy~i-
elan.
Desmond. whose intercollegiate athletic
career is ended. has entered d Chicago
medical school, but may compete in two 81
three meets this spring. lie has been tn,
mainsiay of the Chicago track team for
three years and is regarded n one of the
greatest quarter milers the west ever has
produced. lie recently set a mark OF
;5O4-5 hat critics believe will stand 4
long time as a conference indoor record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-24
TO DEBATE MINIMUM WAGE.

WASHINGTON. -. G.. Apr. pa de
bate bet tween representative Of the Unlvcr-
-ity of South Carolina and Georgetown Tn
vcr~ity takes place tomorrow evening and
promise, to bc one of the most interesting
events ut the University year. The S"utl
Carolina dchatcrS are a. uphold the affirm
tive and Georgetown the negative side VI
The question: "Rc~olvcd. That 4 minimum
wage law. TO BE- applied 10 factories. de
nartmcnt stores and workshops. il dc~ir-
able