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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11
Her Remarks About Consult
ing German Americans Re-
ceived in Dead Silence.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, June 1.-THE United
States is the logical home of paci-
fism for our population is essentially
cosmopolitan. The feeling OF Ger
man-American citizens should have
been consulted before war was de-
clared." Persons who attended yes
terday's meeting at the First Con-
gregational church in Evanston-an
open forum-were still debating to,
day the proprtety of this and other
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11
Give Preference 70 WON. .n.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service !
WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE
first official step in employment Of
women in clerical positions in prefer
ence to men, in order that men may
be free for war service, was made
today when the secretaries of com
merce, state, war and navy requested
the heads of all bureaus to give
preference to women.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11
SIackers In jail,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
ROCKFORD, ILL.,, June 11.-Fifty-
eight Of the 1873 slackers who surren-
dered voluntarily to the authorities
here last week were in the county
Jail tday awaiting sentence from
Judge Lands who will hold court in
Freeport the last of this month -Four
others were discharged while three
who pleaded not guilty were held to
action by the federal grand jury
which convenes Thursday in Freeport
The hearing continued through Sat
urday night and Sunday morning
The seventy-three others charged
with falling to register for selective
service had been previously dis
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11
NO CONFESSION
At END Of ROPE
Mob Strung up Piersol Three
Times, But He Claimed to
Know Nothing Of the
Keet Baby.
MURDER Is UNSOLVED
Suspects Back In Jail After vIgIIantes
Had Failed to Wiring
Stories Out
Of Them.
MURDER Is UNsoLvED

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, June IL
With Claude Piersol and C1etus
Adams safe, supposedly in the jail
at Kansas City, and Taylor Adams
his wife Allie. and son Make, and
Sam McGinnis in the Jail here. the
little Lloyd Keet. remains as dark as
ever today.
Springfield's ugilantes failed In
their mission early Sunday morning
! The lynching that the Missouri mob
clamored for did not materialize and
the confession that the grim men
sought to wiring from the lips Of
Piersol was not Forthcoming.
Three times they strung the smil-
ing suspect to an oak tree outside OF
Stockton and twice he came down
with the same smile on his lips.
you're going to kill me anyway,
80 you might as well have 1t over
WITH" he said. They tightened the
rope the third time.
"Any final message?" asked the
leader OF the mob az. he sleppe0
Piersol In the face.
"Just tell the old folks back in
Springfield that their boy knew moth
ing about the Keet baby" he said.
the smile still playing around his lips.
ihe rope frightened and as far as
the prisoner was concerned, he had
"died game" When they cut him
down he was unconscious.
Cletus Adams spectator Of the
ordeal Piersol was subjected to, COM
pletely lost his nerve. Shriektng his
innocence he pleaded with the mob
for mercy.
The failure to force a statement
from Piersol had dampened the
ardor Of the vigilants and doubts
crept into the mind of some.
1--WE never intended to hang him"
the leader said, but others admitted
it was his iron nerve that cowed the
mob.
Piersol played lone hand against
the gang-and won, they say.
Back at Springfield the reception
awaited for the return of the flying
squadron of high powered cars that
had been in the pursuing party.
Telephone messages bulletined at
mob headquarters" kept the thou
sands that jammed the streets in con-
slant excitement. Reports that the
captors and their prisoners were on
their way back. together with rumors
of confessions kept the ebbing mob
spirit alive.
The first gray streaks of dawn
were appearing when the advance
guard of the vigilantes arrived, bear
ing news of their disposition of the
suspects. The mob silently disinte-
grated, many apparently glad that no
blood had been spilled.
Not In Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, June IL
County Marshal Harry Hoffman de-
MED today that Cletus, Adams and
Claude Piersol were in the Jackson
county Jail here.
According to motor car driver at
Stockton, he took Sheriff Webb and
the prisoners to Nevada where they
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11
Dato is New Premier.

MADRID, June 11.-Eduardo Dato
today accepted the post Of premier,
Sucoeeding the Marquis Prieto.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11
Advance Guard in Paris In
cludes Colonels Met Carthy,
Taylor and Ireland and
Two Captains.
LUNCHEON WITH KING
General 10 Still In London Comforting
With Members Of tho
British War
Staff.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PARIS, June 11.-Col
~ onels Mccarthy. Taylor and
A Ireland. and Captains Dunn
W. and Moore, the advance
guard Of General Pershing's stair.
reached Paris today. The populaca
had not been apprised of their ar.
rival and only few local officials
were on hand to extend a welcome.
Paris is planning tremendous re-
ception to Major General Pershing.
The. American officers said their
voyage to Boulogne and the trip
from there to Paris were uneventful
General IN London.
LONDON, June 11.-Major General
Pershing conferred with number OF
members of the British war star at
his headquarters in the Savoy hotel
today This afternoon he lunched at
Buckingham palace with King
George and Queen Mary and tonight
he was to be American Ambassador
Pages guest at dinner.
Brother VIII Join Him.
LOS ANGELES, Calf, Tune 11-Not
audiences OF h0nOr with the King nor
the homage Of England's people can
compensate Major General John G.
Pershing, commander of American
troops soon to fight in France for the
loneliness he feels without his brother
Nor will war separate them.
So strong is the bond between the
two that James F.. Pershing, Cincin-
natl business man will start today on
the second lap journey that eventually
will take him to the side of his fighting
brother somewhere in France" Un-
versed in military affairs. James Per
shing will go to the war front in order
to be his brothers pal"
Pershing today praised the $4,000
men who will form General Pershing's
first force as ''the flower of the Ameri-
can army"
'T watched them in training at the
border" he declared, "and the inten-
sive training they received then will
astonish the French and British sol
diers."
Pershing was with the general at
the border last summer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11
Not In Kansas city.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, June IL
County Marshal Harry Hoffman de-
MED today that Cletus, Adams and
Claude Piersol were in the Jackson
county Jail here.
According to a motor car driver at
Stockton, he took Sheriff Webb and
the prisoners to Nevada where they
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The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-06-11

Thunderstorms. Cooler. Local
temp p. m. 76; 7 a. m. 6S.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
ONLY TWO MEN FROM NENANA
 GOING TO WAR
Special to The CitiZen)

NENANA, Aug. 4.-In a wire re ceived by Jack Kerper from Lieut., Harry l., Twaddle, Kerper and Fran cis Rotch are ordered to report as soon as possible to the Presidio, San Francisco, for training as reserve of ticers. Just what the order means is not generally known, but it is thought that the applications of F. D. Hayden, k. B. Ward and H. A, Keil will not be allowed and that they have been refused admission to the officers reserve corps.
 It is also stated, but not authori- tatively, that Kerper and Rotch will be examined here by the govern ment physician, Dr. M. E. Smith, and that they will proceed immedi- ately to the Outside, probably by way of Fairbanks and the govern ment trail to the coast Just why the applications of the other three have been disallowed is not known, as they have not yet been given the opportunity to undergo a physical examina tion.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
LINER HITS A
 SUNKEN MINE
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 AMSTERDAM, Aug. 4.-The Hol- land American liner Noordam struck mine while bound for Holland from an American port. She managed to reach port here under her own steam, but was so badly damaged by con tact with the mine that she was un- able to enter the haTboT on account of the low tide. The cargo of the vessel is now being unlOaded by lighters, and an attempt will be made to tighten the ship, with the inten- tion of floating her, although it is believed that she k so badly dam aged that she will have to be beach ed if she is to be saved All of the passengers and the crew were saved, nine being badly injured when the boat encountered the mine. The vessel was piloted by a licensed pi- lot who knows of the allied mine fields on this coast. consequently it is believed that the mine was laiJ by German submarine or mine laying craft.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
FAIRBANKSANS WILL PROBABLY
 BE LEFT OUT

nltss some turn in the wheel of fate which they do not now know about changes the general plan of things, it is very probable that there will not be single Fairbanksan in the contingent Of twenty Alaskans who will attend the next officers reserve corps camp, and il is all the fault of the United States mails For the applications of six young men of Fairbanks, all who could ap- ply on account of the fact that no more knew what would be required of them, have been delayed to such an extent that they did not reach Fort William H Seward in time for Major Saville, the officer in charge there. 10 take them into considera- ton.
 The men affected by the failure of their applications to reach Fort Sew ard are Rod C.. Donaldson, Mack Smith, Harry Abercrombie, Ray s. Steel and Homer S Amend. Ed ward G. Morrissey also made appli- cation to Major Sayille but he had made prior application at Fort Gibbon and was accordingly called to that post last week for eXamina- ton. He returned to Fairbanks yes terday, having been unable to pass the physical examination required.
 As far as is known there is just one chance that the five Fairbanks ans may be considered. Their ap- plications have not yet reached Ft Seward, as was stated in a wire re- ccived here yesterday by MT Steel from Major Saville. It is barely possible, however, that the major will consider the applications when they do arrive there, in view of the fact that the mails have been so slow in moving them. The applica- ton should have been in the hands of Major Saville by July 30.
 At any rate, the boys expect to be notified within the next few days as to whether or not they are to have a chance to become future officers of the United States army. They have not do so it will not be their fault: the fault lies in the governments mail service,
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
Idaho Governor Asks
 Military Protection
CHIEF EXECUTIVE FEARS THAT l. W. WIS WILL TIE UP
 MINES DISTRICT.
Associated prcSs)

PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. L. Governor Alexander, ot Idaho, fearing that the disturbances be ing created in Montana by the Industrial Workers of the World may spread into Idaho, has teIe- graphed to the commander of the Northwest Military district at Vancouver, Washington, ask ing him to hurry troops 10 the Cpur d'Alene district, where metals are being mined for the government.
 The Cnur d'Alene is one of the largest mining districts of the northwest, and reports have reached Governor Alexander that the Industrial Workers of the World have threatened to invade that section in the near future.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
REV STYLE OF TANK DECLARED
 TO BE SUCCESS

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS, BEL GIj M-FRANCE, Aug. 4.-(By special wire of the Associated PresS) It has now been decided that the lat est type of tank designed for the use of the British army on the west ern front is the most successful en- zine of wal yet put into use. The tanks were given their baptism ot fire on Tues.ay during the British infantry advance against the Ger mans, and were found to be very effective both as engines of destruc- ton and as protectors to the fight ing men manipulating them. For they moved forward over the aban- doned German trenches with ease, battering down every obstruction in their path, with their crews deal ing death and destruction into the German ranks with guns of various calibres In fact. it is generally con der the most trying conditions, these tanks have proven their right to a place among the most modern en- zines of war
 All of the tanks came through the fighting splendidly, not one being lost. And for the most part the members Of the crews came through without scratch, although few were killed by the German fire through the gun ports of the big fighting machines. They were able to render valuable assistance in the infantry charge which followed them, as they battered down the German trenches and caused consternation among the German troops in the trenches, causing them to retreat and giving the infantry a chance to advance and occupy the aban- doned trenches with but little loss.
 In many cases the Germans in the trenches remained after the tanks had passed over These were cap turcd by the advancing infantrymen. They are authority for the state ment that the tanks. in addition tu battering down the Germans defenses caused heavy losses among the re- tiring troops.
 The tanks are called squadron tanks. They are constructed some thing along the lines of the big fighting machines of the kind first put into use, but on larger plan and with larger armament.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
ROAD YORK ON HAPPY GREEK
 PROGRESSING

That the railroad work now being done by the Alaskan Engineering commission. on Happy creek is go ing forward rapidly is the report re ceived in l'airbanks Chiefly grading work is now being done, about forty men being employed by the con tractors Ed Bartlett is one of those who are working big crews of men
 It is the intention of the Engineer ing commission to complete five miles of narrow guage railroad by fall to connect up with the Tanana Valley railroad, and it now seems that the objective is to be accomp- lished. The rails that will be laid are not here yet, but it is now eX- pected that sufficient grading worE; will have been done to enable d steel gang to go to work as soon as they arrive
 A call for 5000 standard railroad ties for railroad work at Happy has been issued from the local office of the Engineering commission. The ties must be delivered within forty five days at any point on the Panama Valley railroad. Information regard from J. B. Bickford at the local of fee of the commission.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
Germans Blamed for
 Tetanus Court Plasters
SECOND BATCH OF THE DEADLY STUFF IS FORWARDED
 TO WASHINGTON.
Associated FIess)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Aug. 1. Samples of court plasters for warded 10 the federal public health service by the Ohio state board of health were subjected to a chemical test today and found to contalr de;tdft tetanouS germs. The placing of this plaa- ter on wound or open sore would cause terrible death.
 This is the second batch oi poisoned court plaster to be dis covered, the first having been apprehended by health authori- ties in the State of Kansas re gently. It is thought that this fiendish device to cause death to innocent persons was devised, in both instances, by German sym pathizers. though federal health officers assert that it is possible that the germs may have been implanted in the plasters by dirt from the street
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
CANADIAN DUE
 HERE MONDAY

The steamer Canadian is due to arrive here some time Monday or early Tuesday morning. She is now enroute from Panama, being expected at Nenana about o'clock this af- ternoon. She should therefore be in port here not later than Monday night, although it may be Tuesday morning before she arrives in port. She is bringing a few passengers and
 a quantity of freight for Fairbanks.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

to the sclective draft who spread terror through four OF five counties in central Oklahoma yesterday has been broken up and the rioters have been driven int. the hills, Sep"rat ed into small bands, they are not expected to offer any determined op- position to arrest The posse Of citizens, on reaching the scene of the trouble, soon put the mob to flight and the deputies secured the countryside in search of isolated bands of Objectors, most of whom are tenant negroes and Indians.
 SASKAWA, Okla. Aug 4.-Tele- phone communication from the citi- zen posse states that the armed depu- ties are concentrating at Rock Springs Crossing for the final drive to capture the drait objectors who fled to the hills to escape arrest.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
tA..-uclatcd I."~sl

X PACIFIC PORT, Aug. l.. That America mu-. be prepared to make stupona5u~ .1c,-lccs and endure un told suffering 10 win rhr war. wa the declaration of Hon EIihu Root. head oI The American commission to Russia. which arrived here ycster- day enroutr to Washington
 In an interview given to he A, sociated Press tonight Root and mem bers of the commission placed great stress on the gravity of the task confronting America to preserve the nation, democracy and the princi- pies ot freedom for the peoples of all the world
 The rrturn,H= emissaries declared that i'll spite of the blunders and dishcartening failures of the proyi- siona government New Russia can be depended upon to get down to team work in the very near future, and that rhe new republic gives promise or becoming one of the greatest countries. with the most progressive governments in the world. if democracy survives it's present crisis.
 America must sird herself for the supreme. test that is before her, said Mr Root. Our country is not fully awake 10 The strength. ruthless ness and wicked designs of the foe or what it will mean to Us and the principles of government we cherish if the war ends in d German victory" |"
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
BIG MONEY IN
 WAR TAXATION
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WASHINGTON, D, C., Aug. 4.-- New estimates tonight show that the revised war tax bill which is now being deliberated upon by the fl- nance committee of the house. and which will be presented on Monday, will raise the enormous sum Of two billion, seven million dollars by taxa tion It is hoped that debate on the measure can be commenced next week
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

T.#-'t l.t, N.l
 ASIu<GTON. |, r.. AIs l. that .aHure on the ru. of m.A drawn for military service to present ,aamsrNe. tor examination consu ,l.,s des.rtion. na~ rnr solemn warn. ms 10 -laekor, issued by Proves, General Crowder tonight Lack of Anowlrdec of the law on this matter wlH not be considered as an excuse, and those Who fail to present them selves will be considered not only as attempting 10 evade military duty but as deserters. and desertion is a crime that is often punished by death in war times
 The provost general declares that the whole military strength of the United States will be made available to appyehend and punish such de -rrters if necessary. This drastic acton was decided upon as check ,o the reluctance shown in many parts of the country by young men whose names were drawn, to offer themselves for examination and en- rollment
 In order 10 lessen the number of exemption claims and to expedite the work of the exemption boards Crowder has notified the local boards to finish daily the list of men claim ing exemptions and the reasons given and forward them 10 Washington.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
Associated Press)

Associated Press)
 OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. i.=O One leader is dead, another captured and al least twenty-five are in the hands of the police as the result of the drive Of the citizens posse into the hills near Rock Springs Crossing to- night The anti-drafrers have now been scattered into small bands, and further resistance is believed to be impossible. Walter Cargill, said 10 be the ringleader of the anti-drafters, was shot in the stomach in the brief battle between the resisters and pos se and die shortly afterward. The police have obtained from the pris- oners the names of practically every leader of the mob
 OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. f. 4,-BetOre a determined band of loo or more armed citizens the mob of objectors
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
PIONEERS MEET
 MONDAY NIGHT

In their regular monthly session. the members of Igloo No. 1, Pioneers of Alaska, will meet Monday night. The session will be held at Eagle hall as usual and will start at S:3O o'clock. Business of importance will be discussed at the meeting, which will be followed by the regular SO cial session.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
FAIRBANKSANS
 TO TAKE TRIP

Four Fairbanksans are to leave town this morning for the Tolovana country. They are R. c. Wood H. B. Parkin, J. R Fowle and Luther C. Hess They will make the trip in Mir Woods motor boat and will be accompanied as far as Nenana by Commissioner Thomas Riggs, Jr.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
OUTSIDE MAIL.
 HAS ARRIVED

First class mail from the coast and the Outside reached Fairbanks last night. too late for distribution. It is therefore probable that it will be distributed this morning.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
EASTERN STAR TO MEET.

Midnight Sun Chapter No 6. Or der of the Eastern Star, meets next Friday evening at the Masonic Tem- pie. All members are requested to be in attendance The hour of meet ing of S:30 o'clock.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
Baseball Results
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At delphia-Chicago "A, Phil adelphia 3 333
 At New York-Delroit 3, New York O.
 At Washington-Wa shington 5, St. Louis 8
 At Boston Boston 3, Cleveland 2.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At Chicago-Chicago 5, Philadel- phia 1.
 At Pittsburg Boston 6, Pittsburg 8
 At cinnati-Cincinnati 4, New York l.
 At St. Louis-St. Louis 3, Brook lyn 0.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
CROWDER SAYS
 SLACKERS ARE
 NOW DESERTERS

PROVOST GENERAL OF UNITED STATES ARMY SAYS THAT MEN WHO FAIL TO PRESENT THEM. SELVES FOR EXAMINATION BE COME CRIMINALS
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 4.-Thc arraignment of eleven members Of the Jones family, ringleaders of the so-called anti-draft organization, here today resulted in the startling revelation that the organization had planned to make the objection to the draft country wide. The ring leaders had planned to raise the red flag of revolution and to stir up similar demonstrations in all parts of the country to defy the government and resist conscription.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

INST|CAT0R 0f RIOTS
 SLAIN; GANG SCATTERED

Atidayits made by men who were impressed into the ranks of the ob, jeCtors on the threat of death, and who afterwards escaped, indicate that the plot was widespread but poorly organized. The leaders of the posse believe it will be a week before the hunt ends and the last rioter is taken into custody.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06
BISHOP ROVE
 SPEAKS TODAY

The services today at St. Mat thew's church will be held at 10 A. M, at which hour there will be the celebration of the holy communion and confirmation, and at l P NJ. there will be service and sermon by Bishop Rowe, at which hour there will be special service of music eral beautiful numbers will be sung, and familiar hymns in which all may join. All are cordially invited 10 attend these services and hear Bishop Rowe speak.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-08-06

WILL. t>i. NIIITAKN TO \rHNI.IIEND IitN\! .hJtaCaf1Es gEclDE TO ADOPT 1aA5r TIC rEaauRt5 TO PEE. aUADE TIE RELUCTANT OHEe TO SEE TIE ERROR OF THE}3 WAYS