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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
many and Austria Have
Agreed to Try Again,
With Change OF
Considerations.
ISIS IN RE1cHsTAe
, Of Berlin Filled With Comment
on Chancellor, Not All
Entirely Com
pllmentary.

ited Press Leased Wire Service.1
MSTERDAM, Oct Germany
Austria have agreed to make an
er peace offer on basis OF no ter
rial aggrandizement. surrender OF
GUM and the French territories
no indemnity on either side, ac-
ding to the Berlin Tages Zeitung
ay.
The newspaper asserted it made the
ouncement on good authority"
details were given on how the ru-
red peace offers would be advanc-
Speculation here was that Chancel-
Michaelis might make some sort
IA peace announcement today in his
\tponed speech advertised as likely
outline Germany's war aims.
sensational session or the reich
is expected, according to Berlin
orts. One dispatch said Chancellor
Ehaelis was absent from Berlin,
in contradiction other messages
orted him ready to speak.
rne German press is filed with
|hment on the crisis which Michael
now faces in the German parlia-
knt, The resignation of Vice Chan
|lor Helfferich was freely predicted
some comments. The radicals in
! reichstag and even many of the
hservatives are solidly opposed to
p because of his failure to announce
decisive governmental policy at Sat
days reichstag session. Even q
fmber of the conservative newspa.
(rs, received here, bitterly condemn
|lferich.
|The socialist organ Vorwaerts bold
asserted that not only HeIfferich
\ Michaelis himself had both "prov-
TO De failures as well as the bureau
|atlc system they represent"
Ioday's debate, Berlin adyices in
Gated will center around q pending
|oVement advanced by the independ.
y socialists to censure Helfferich
\ MS failure to respond 30 interpret
pions Saturday. The old demand OF
Y centrist-clerical group for a state
ent by the government on the reich
y ma1ority's peace formula is like
use becoming burning issue again.
Critical Internal Crisis.
" J. W. T. Mason, Written for the
United Press.l
NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-The German
'castag is on the verge of making
nrst defiance Of kaiserism.
reports that the majority reichstag
,'ies are contemplating a vote of
u OF confidence in the cabinet. in
sate that the most critical internal
.'ls OF the war may be approach
!. Dr. Helfferich is the kaiser's
iei ! spokesman in the government
y more than any other statesman,
y. = encouraged the Germans to con-
~ 'ae the war in expectation of a
Aeientiy large indemnity to pay
sntire cost Of the conflict. Any
az ,asA upon Helfferich is by infer
80 90 an attack upon the Hohenzol-
!. vote OF lack of confidence in the
,aes cabinet has no meaning
,sa .ne German constitution, be.
A ~ ehe ministers are responsible
- Ae halser and not to the reich
y, 20. nut the moral effect of such
~ coming at this time might be
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
THREE HUNDRED PRIZE FIGHTS
IN FULL SWING AT ONCE,

There were 800 bouts in full swing
at one time.
Rookie officers were learning how
to box as an adjunct of bayonet
fighting.
Martin Delaney, noted trainer, as
sisted by Maurice Flynn, Eddie Near
ing, Vincent Ketchel Jimmy Howard.
Solly Friedman, Danny Gallagher and
Lon Messe, professional pugilistss
directed the battle royal from. a plat
form.
Much blood and several teeth were
lost.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
PI .UNGES INTO
BOTTOMLESS PIT WITH THREE

three persons who were drowned
when their automobile plunged into
an abandoned quarry near Hinsdale
late yesterday and sank in eighty
feet Of water.
Two boys fishing in creek near
the quarry saw the accident.
An unidentified man in a small
automobile was drowned in the pit
a year ago, but no trace was ever
found Of him or his machine.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
MEMBER
Of GANG
CONFESSED:
Dick Carter Has Told of Kid
naping of Baby Keet, But
Says He Took No
Part.
IS MARRIED IN JAIL
Prisoner Transferred to Separate
Cell for Fear Of Attempt on
Llfe by other
Members.
IS MARRIED IN JAIL

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
MARSHFIELD, Mo-, Oct. 9.-Dfck
Carter, self confessed member of the
gang that kidnapped Baby Lloyd
keet, who was expected to turn states
evidence in the trial Of Claude Pier
sol, alleged leader, today fears others
Of the gang held in the county jail
may attempt his life.
At his own request, Carter has been
transferred, to a separate cell In the
woman's ward and additional guards
have been placed In the corridors.
Two unsuccessful attempts were
made to kidnap Baby Keet, according
to Carter's alleged confession. This
was in March. Conditions were nn-
favorable both times, he said, and he
wanted to give up the plan. But
Piersol, according to Carter. was de-
termined to steal the baby.
by God, we're going to get that
baby" Carter quoted Piersol as say
ing.
Carter said he "got cold feet" after
the two attempts and left Springfield.
He claims he was not with the gang
when the baby was kidnapped on the
night Of May 30.
Carter's confession was made a
month ago, Prosecuting Attorney
O'Day said today. 1t was kept secret
for fear an attempt would be made on
Carter's life.
Carter was married yesterday to
Mrs. Josie O'Connell, SO years old and
mother of three children. Mrs. O'Con-
nell was with him when he was ar
rested in Hutchinson, Kansas, June 10
and came to Marshfield when he was
brought here.
J. Holland Keet, wealthy banker and
father Of the murdered baby will prob.
ably take the stand this afternoon. He
will be followed by Mrs. Keet and two
nurses who were in the house when
the kidnapping occurred.
Mother in Mysteries.
MARSHFIELD, Mo-, Oct. 9.-The
gruesome story of how the body OF
Baby Lloyd Keet was found in an
abandoned well last June, ten days
after he was kidnapped, as told by
Prosecuting Attorney ODay in court
today, threw the little victims mother
into Mysteries.
Mrs. J. Holland Keet the mother,
tried bravely TO control herself as
|O'Day began his opening statement in
the trial or Claude P1ersOl, one or the
alleged kidnappers. She finally burst
into tears When O'Day concluded.
she was hysterical and on the verge
of a nervous collapse. Her husband
sat by her side with tears streaming
down his face, trying to comfort her.
O'Day did not mention the alleged
confession of Dick Carter, whose tes-
tjmony was expected to be the SEN
sation of the trial. The prosecutor
characterized Piersois statement that
the gang of kidnappers planned to ab-
duct G. A. Clement, wealthy jeweler
Of Springfield, Mo-, at the instigation
of German agents, as fabrication.
Following O'Day's statement, ]. T.
Moore, one of Piersol's attorneys be-
gan the opening statement for the
defense.
The jury was completed shortly
after nine o'clock.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
Body is Identified.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct. 9.-The
horribly slashed body Of a man found
dead in the Duquesne yards of the
Pennsylvania railway here last night
was identified today as that OF John
M. Wilson, of Sheradan. Wilson was
the engineer of the naphtha train that
blew up in the Sheridan yards fifteen
years ago, spreading liquid fire and
causing death and injury to more than
100 people,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
Sixteen to One.

WASHINGTON, Oct 9.-The war
department today announced new
grouping of men In the national army
to form sixteen white divisions and
one colored division. besides bring
ing national guard forces to full
strength from the drafted men. The
negro divisions will be made up
from every part Of the nation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
Election inspectors Indicted.

NEW YORK, Oct. 9.-Sixteen more
election inspectors were indicted to-
day by the grand jury for alleged
completely IN frauds in the meyoralty
primaries. This makes a total of
forty-two indictments since District
Attorney Swami started his investi-
cation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
Much Blood and Several Teeth
Lost While Rookie Officers
Learn to Defend Selves.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, Oct. 9.-The biggest
boxing match in the history of the
world was. staged at the Fort Sheri-
dan officers training camp today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-09
'snty Feet of Water Swal-
lows up Party Which
SWerved Off Road.

Chic. Chic Press Leased Wire Service
search;.AGo, Oct. 9.-Divers were
lug today for the bodies of
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ma telegraph Service Of The
na;lv ii Gate City and Constitu-
lr:n'Democrat !: - is received over
oar own leased wire.
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Probably rain. Colder. local
temp p. M. As; Z a. M. A.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05

TOM CLEMENTS IS SAILING
ON THE BRINY, SOMEWHERE

Somewhere on the Pacific" as
signed 10 one Of the German interned
ships that has been confiscated by
the United States government, Tom
Clements, second class seaman. son
Of Mr. and Mrs. George H Clements,
Of FL PasO. is today sailing for an
unknown destination. Mrs. Clements
has received a letter from her son
saying he would sail Wednesday
morning from san Francisco The
name OF the ship he is attached TO is
not known. owing TO the censorship.
Young Clements enlisted in the
navy in April and was sent TO the
training station at San Francisco. He
was formerly a carrier boy for The
Herald and later a sport writer. He
is studying for entrance TO the naval
academy at Annapolis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
GEN. CHAMBERLAIN TAKING
EVIDENCE ON HOUSTON RIOT

After conducting an Investigation
ar Houston, Texas, Of the riot in
which II persons were killed ana
many injured, inspector general J. Z.
Chamberlain. Of the army. is AZ Co
lum bus, n. n. where he is gathering
further Information on a Similar
probe. From Columbus he viii come
TO FL Paso with his assistants. where
further evidence viii be obtained
When this evidence is completed the
military authorities viii then de-
termine whether to recommend that
military court martial be held for
the 1j6 negroes Of the oath infantry
who are being held at Fort Bliss
charged with being implicated in the
shooting up" of Houston or whether
20 turn them over to the civil authori-
ties at Houston for trial Il has been
unofficially reported that newspaper
men will be permitted TO attend the
courtmartial II IL is ordered 10 be held
a Fort Bliss
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05

DIT. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, 5he herbal remedy, which has had
such a fine reputation for nearly so
years, is indOrsed by many well-knOWn
residents Of Texas Every day more
and more people are coming to realize
that this is a standard medicine. and
is safe TO take. Tt contains no aIc0-
hol or narcotics. The ingredients are
printed on the package. To is to be had
at every drug store iu the land in
either liquid or tablet form.
fr. W. J. Johnson. residing al f07
Conrad ST. Palestine. Texas. saws 81
have used Or. Pierce's Golden Medical
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05

Walthau & Gamble, Lawyers. have
moved their offices torsuite T23 Caples
Bldg Telephone 202-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
EXEMPTIONS ARE
SCANDAL IN UTAH
Discovery Board Exempt
ing Relatives Causes Per
emptory Order to Appeal.

salt Lake City, Utah. Sept 5.-Dis-
covery by the district exemption
board yesterday that the Washington
county local board was eNempting
relatives Of the members Of the board
and that others were being advanced
on the list TO take the places Of rela-
tiyes exempted or granted furloughs,
caused the district board 20 send a
peremptory order to L Il. snow,
county attorney OF Washington to g.,
once appeal every case of exemption
granted 10 relatives Of members Of
the local exemption board TO the dis
trict board for review.
The action of the district board
came as the result Of hume Gus com
plants which had been filed from
Washington county that the local ex-
emption board there was granting
furlOughs and exemptions TO brothers
in law, sonsinlaw and oIner relatives.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05

II pays 10 paint with Fatton's sun
Proof Paints Lander Lumber Co
adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
HOME FOLKS
What Texas Residents Say

Discovery with good results, and
would recommend it 10 friends that
need a blood tonic
My children were all rundown in
health and Golden Medical Discovery
helped them"
Mr.. W. 7. Mcqueen, Of Longview.
Texas, Route 5, Box 50. says: Il have
used DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
cOvery and found great benefit from
the same. 7 can recommend IL TO all
suffering humanity. II is just as
good now as so years ago
Mr.. T. J. Allen. Of Seagoville. Texas,
says; 81 wish TO state TO those who
may have rheumatism that ] am IS
years old and have had rheumatism
most all OF my life. In executing my
duties as a peace officer Of this state
IN the winter Of 1910, I was exposed to
some very severe weather, which
brought on very severe attack, in
fact, il was so bad that I could not
ride horseback and was compelled TO
abandon my duties for a while I then
began a search for a permanent cure.
which 7 did not find until I learned
Of DIT. Pierce's Anuric. Began taking
these tablets about 10 months ago and
20 say in conclusion that I cannot be
loud enough in my praise Of Anuric-
Simply ask your druggist FOR W.
Pierce's Anuric Tablets. Every PACK
age Of Anuric is sure TO be DR.. Pierce-B.
You viii find the signature on rne
package just as you do on DR.. Pierce-s
TavOrite Prescription. the cver-famoux
friend to ailing women, and Dr.
Pierce-s Golden Medical Discovery.
proven by years TO be tho greatest
general econstructor.-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
Ell PASO WOMANS SONS
GIVEN ARMY COMMISSION

W. f. Dwyer has received a COM
mission as first lieutenant at Fort
Winfield Scott san Francisco, and
has been assigned 10 duty at san
Diego, Calf, with the coast defence
artillery. He spent a short time en-
II Paso recently. visiting his mother.
AIRS William Dryer, at 4O6 West Bou-
leVard- Lieut. DWyer is a member Of
the Scottish Rite and Shrine bodies OF
81 Pas0 and was formerly connected
with the Randolph lines in Arizona as
rrarelInE audirnr
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
e PAS0 UNITS
ARE BRIGADED
First Texas in 7Oth, Fourth
Texas in list Brigade on
New Army.

IT. Worth. Tex, SEPT. Sci Fsso's
anits or the First Texas infantry at
Camp Bowie. Col O. z. Guessaz and
Lieut.. Col Herbert Z. Stevenson. com
handing. viii be brIeaded with the
10th brigade OF the new army. com
usanded by Brig Gen. Henry Hutch
irgs. former adjutant general Of the
state. The Fourth Texas infantry. Of
which Fl Paso's company K Is a unit,
is assigned TO the list brigade. headed
by Brig. Gen. John A Hulen, OF Hous-
TON. Field hospital company No ..
from Fl Paso. Mai T. J. 1fcCamant,
commanding, goes into the 61st bril-
gade.
Trench fighting viii be taught IN a
system Of trenches like those in
France. which are being dug and
constructed by the 111th regiment OF
engineers Sacks OF straw viii be
The dummies to receive the bayonet
thrusts Of the men at drill. The men
viii be trained TO remain on guard
in trenches for certain periods with
little water and no food
Camp Bowie -Four Miles Long.
Accommodation for 1900 patients
are called for in the plans for the
Base hospital group of buildings,
which number 20. in the southwest
part Of the camp. near Lake Como.
The dimensions Of Camp Bowie are
four miles in length by about one and
a half miles In width AS each regl-
ment arrives It pitches its tents and
begins immediate street improve
meur, sanitary work and guard duty.
Five weeks intensive training are
called for in the outline just issued
by Gen. 7. St j. Greble. In the fourth
week running and jumping, bayonet
combat, grenade throwing and bomb
ing. gas warfare and lecture. field
Kit and tent pitching viii be the les
sons The fifth week VIII see a lot
OF night war work in the trenches
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
COME ON OVER, PERSHING'S
MESSAGE TO ARMY AT HOME

salt Lake City. Utah, Sept 5.-A
message from Gen. j. j. Pershing to
American troops now mobiliziug was
delivered here yesterday BY Col
James Martin French army officer.
who is ACCOMPANY NJ EdOuard Dc
billy. Of the French mission. TO san
Francisco.
The message follows
Come over and Join us soon. We
want our countrymeu about us and
old Glory on every side. The real
training for the trenches is on this
side OF the water"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
Recertifle. 30 Wen.

This board was in receipt Tuesday
afternoon Of a identification from the
district board at san Antonio OF 80
men that had been reported as ready
for service. The district board gf-
firmed the local boards decision in
the case Of every man in the first
report except three, and these were
men whose claim for exemption had
been disallOwed- Their cases are still
pending in the district board.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-09-05
FIRST QUOTA
DUE To STAND
Mayor Davis, However, to
Ask Governor Hobby to
Lighten Local Draft.

Hope has been practically aban-
doned by mayor Charles Davis and
other officials Of securing a reduction
Of FL Paso's quota for the first army
draft, but the movement to secure re-
lief viii be continued with an object
Of having the next quota reduced to
something like a fair figure. based on
the citizen population.
The mayor announced Wednesday
morning that he had received a tele-
gram from state senator Claude Z.
Huds3eth stating that the suggestion
is made at Austin that FL PasO send
a delegation 10 Washington TO have
bill passed in congress excluding
aliens from the population figures on
which the quotas are based. However,
congressman John Garner had already
informed mayor Davis that it would
be impracucable 10 attempt such a
measure.
VIII Ask Hobby.
Senator Hudspeth's telegram said
that the governor was willing to aid
III Paso in every way, ana mayor Da-
Wis said Wednesday morning that ap-
parently the governor misunderstands
the proposal, and that another wire
would be sent stating that the gov
ernor Of Arizona had redistricted his
state and the same was asked in
Texas. i feel confident Gov. H6boy
VIII DO the right thing. when the NIT
ter is presented TO him thOrOughlv."
said the mayor.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01

take in the recent five-game series
with the Tigers.
Altho Plank has lost much of his
speed and the sharp break on his
curve ball. he has developed n
'floater" that probably will stop
many batsmeu before the Gettysburg
wonder closes his career. Plank's =
brains, plus his control, fair curve
and his slow ball, enable him to pitch
effectively with a minimum amount
OF physical eXertion. In the Detroit
series the ball came up to the plate
as big as a Zeppelin. The Detroit
sluggers lunged and swung, but sell
dom hit the sphere safely.
In one inning Plank pitched slow
balls to Cobb. Ty hit one and popped
out
II ought to have my throat cut for
hitting at that stuff. Ed shouted
Cobb. as he trotted back from first
base.
But Cobb knew that he had to hit
for Plank was putting his slow ball.
waist high, across the plate.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
POPCORN MEN LOSE IN
FIRST LEGAL SkIRMISH
In Six Instances Men Are
Fined $40 Each for Violation
of City Ordinance.

Tulsa popcorn men lost the first
legal skirmish in the battle between
the municipality and the vendors IN
police court yesterday afternoon when
their cases were called to trial after
having been continued for three days
and Attorney Frank Duncan, acting
municipal judge assessed fines of $40
In six cases
Oycrrulcs Objection.
Counsel for the defeuse objected to
proceeding with the cases upon Inu
grounds that the municipal court and
all city officials had been enjoncu ny
the superior court against molesti1g
the popcorn men. IL was the conten-
ton of John II. Woodard, assistant
county attorney, that the superior
court could not enjoin the municipal
court II II desired TO do so and tina,
the popcorn mems restraining order
had become null and void thru de
fault
Upon this recommendation the
court oVerruled the objection Of the
defense and the cases were called to
trial. All cases were identical. 1t being
the city's charge that they had occu-
pied certain city streets selling pop
corn, peanuts and confections in viola
tion Of a newly arranged city ordin-
ance and when the counsel for the
defense announced that 10 eXped.ate
matters they would admit that the
defendants had done that. the court
assessed the fines.
Assesses Fines.
TT is not within my power TO pass
upon the constitutionality Of any city
ordinance" the Judge said. "and II
the defendants admit that they have
violated this ordinance there is 10
use OF continuing the examination.
This courts function ends with the
assessing Of suitable fines where or
dipances have been violated and in
each of these six cases l hall assess
fine Of $40"
Announcement OF an appeal was
made by the defendants counsel and
the case will be carried to higher
court where the constitutionali;y of
the city ordinance will be tested
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
MODEL LAUNDRY NOW
IN A MODERN HOME
Plant at Fourth and Cheyenne
Is Last Word in Build
ings of Kind.

In keeping with the growth of the
city. The Model Laundry has Just
been thrown open to the public as
one of the most modern laundry es-
adjustments in the entire southwest.
at Fourth and Cheyenne. The build
ing has a marble front and is now
two stories high with three additional
floors to be added in the near future
as foundation was laid for five
story building. The main floor covers
twelve thousand square feet and is
kept comfortably cool by patented
air cooling process.
The machinery is all OF the latest
type and operated from a power room
In the basement. eliminating lnv
chance of accidents from overhead
belts and fly wheels. The plant makes
Its own electricity and all the elecu T.
cal attachments for the conveniences
of the employees are supplied.
One of the features OF the building
is dining room and rest room Tor
female employees. This Is on the
second floor and each employe has
an individual locker
Mr.. Harry +. Andler. the presi-
dent of the company, stated that iIe
had taken the best ideas from tie
best laundries in the country and COM
bined them in the new Tulsa plant
Although the finishing and painting
Is not entirely completed. the plant Is
In operation and as soon as the small
details can be attended to the public
will be invited to inspect the building.