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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
KEET KIDNAPPING CASE
DEFENDANTS ON TRIAL
Carter, PiersoI and Adams
Are Charged With AbduC-
ton of Child

MARSHFIELD Mo-, Oct s.-Dick
Carter. Claude Piersol and CIetus Adams
were placed on trial here today charged
with the kidnapping and murder of four
teen-months' old Lloyd Keet, son of p.
Holland keet, whose body was found in
an abandoned we'll on June 9, ten days
after the child had been stolen from tie
home of its parents at Springfield.
Mrs. Taylor Adams, her husband her
son. Make, and Sam Maginis. who the
authorities charge are implicated in plot
to abduct ClementysA. Clement, wealthy
jeweler of Springfield, at the same time
the Keet baby was stolen, will also be
placed on trial.
Special deputies have been sworn in
TO assist the court otticials in prevent
ing anticipated disturbances during the
trials.
The Keet baby was stolen from it's
home in Springfield on the night of May
80, while the parents were attending a
dance. A maid. a servant and a four
year-old boy were in the house when the
abductors gained entrance through an
open window in the nursery. The child
was not missed until shortly after mid
night when the parents returned from
the dance.
The following day Keet received an
anonymous note instructing him to bring
$4,000 to a secluded spot near Spring
field that night on a promise of the re-
turn Of the child.
Concealing his plans from the police,
Keet did as directed but the abductors
failed to appear.
A second note was received on June
fri had
in following him on the night of May 81,
the note explained, adding that if he
would bring several thousand dollars
additional as a penalty for the action of
his friends the baby would be returned
the following night, but the abductors
again failed TO appear.
few days later all of the accused
with the exception of Dick Carter were
arrested
On June 9 the body of the child was
found in an abandoned well on a farm
eight miles southwest of Springfield
Fearing for the safety of his prisoners
Sheriff Webb spirited them out of town
before announcing that The child's body
had been found
On learning the prisoners were taken
from the town, a posse gave chase. over
taking the officials and the accused
shortly before midnight near Stockton.
The posse demanded the prisoners After
exacting a promise from the posse that
the lives of the suspects would be
spared, Sheriff Webb surrendered them
Piersol was questioned by members of
the posse. but refused to make a state
ment A rope was tied about his neck
and even though his body was repeatedly
swung from the ground. he refused to
talk. All of the accused were then re-
turned to the officials. At the prelimi-
nary trial in August Carter. Piersol and
Cletus Adams were denied bail after DR..
Harvey Fulibright testified the baby had
died either from drugs or suffocation be-
fore being thrown in the we'll
The cases ordinarily would have been
tried before Judge Johnson, but because
of his activity in the search for the
child. he was disqualified.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
OPPOSED =
TO FIXED SEED PRICE
Charles H, Bartlett Hoover
Representative, in Confer
enCe Tuesday Afternoon

The question of government regula-
ton of the price of cotton seed was dis
cussed Monday, when Charles II. Bart
lett, personal representative of Federal
Food Administrator Herbert Hoover
called on Commissioner of Agriculture
J. j. Brown.
Mr.. Bartlett and also Commissioner
Brown and State Market Bureau Direc-
tor Lem Jackson are opposed to any
fixing of price, provided speculation car
be eliminated in any other way.
Commissioner Brown stated that al
present he sees no reason why prices
should be regulated and that he reiter-
ates the opinion, voiced at the food con-
ference in Macon, that any law of sup
ply and demand should control.
At present cotton seed are selling al
S77 a ton against an average normal
price of about SEQ.
To discuss this question a number OF
men interested particularly in this COM
modify will meet Mr.. Bartlett Tuesday
afternoon in the office of Commissioner
Brown!
Mr. Bartlett is the guest while in At
lanta of Judge s. Price Gilbert
The hog raising industry is one in
which southern farmers have a gold
mine. according to Mr.. Bartlett. Profits
of 300 to 400 per cent are inevitable for
hog raisers, he declares, in the face OF
vast world shortage of meat fats.
There is a world famine Of food ami
mails" said Mr.. Bartlett. Hog raising
may go a long way toward winning the
war. Meat fats are absolutely neces-
sary and the Germans now are dowI
to one-half a ration. Even if the wal
should end today it would be five years
before there would be enough food ami.
mails in America"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Says Germany Cannot
orCe Peace on America

AMSTERDAM, Oct. S.-George Co
THEN, progressive member of the reich
stag, is quoted, in a Berlin dispatch as
having said at a meeting of the central
committee of his party that although the
military situation was satisfactory there
was no hope of crushing Germany's en-
emies on land AS for the submarine
campaign seven million tons of shipping
had been sunk, he asserted, but no dis
position toward peace on the part of
England was discernible. A rationing
system for foodstuffs had not been even
introduced, and no one was able to say
when the U-boat would make England
more inclined for peace.
America cannot be forced to make
peace" Herr Gothien continued. We
cannot force America to pay a war in
demnity. There remains only England.
But should we, in order to obtain an in
demnity of 10000. OO0.0 900 marks, sacri-
flee $4,000. 100000 and another half
million menu"
Germany's allies. Herr Gothien contin-
ued, were not inclined to continue the
war for pan-German plans of conquest
but were striving for peace by UNDER
standing and Cancellation while the pan
German clamor for annexations was
finding a bad reception among them. He
asserted that the long working hour and
insufficient feeding at home increased
the desire for peace among the work
ers and that strikes might be expected
if the war should be continued for aims
of conquest
German newspapers which support the
reichstag majority severely censure DIR.
Helfferich. the vice chancellor and min
lister of the interior, for his incapacity
to respond to the feelings of the reich
stag and expect decisive happenings on
Monday. They are of the opinion that
the future of the government may de-
pend on the debate to begin Monday in
view of the motion of the independent
socialists that 1.-The reichstag is of the
opinion that the reply of the government
to the Interpolation did not meet the
intentions of the reichstag"
The Vossische Zeitung declares that
this motion is vote of censure formal
ly directed against Dr. Michaelis, the
imperial chancellor, but really against
DR.. Hefferich.
Norwaerts says that if the motion is
adopted Chancellor Michaelis and his
colleagues must resign or the reichstag
must force them to do so.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
.PROBERs IN LA TOILETTE
CASE MEET THURSDAY
Senate Committee Awaits Fur
Their Information From
Senator and Bryan

WASHINGTON Oct. s.-Beginning
investigation today of the speech of
Senator LaFollette before the Non-Par-
tisan league at st. Paul. the senate
committee I'm charge OF the inquiry map
ped out preliminary procedure and then
adjourned until Thursday to await fur
their information from LaFollette and
also from former secretary Bryan.
No public hearings will be held for the
present Chairman Pomerene announced.
and the committee believes it possible
that the investigation will be concluded
within few days, possibly without any
testimony.
Senator LtFollette today changed his
plan to issue public statement regard
ing his declaration. in the st. Paul
speech that Mr.. Bryan told President
Wilson of ammunition aboard the LUIS
itania when the vessel sailed from New
York on her last voyage. His statement
probably will be made to the committee.
No other statements in Senator LaFol-
lette's speech are being investigated at
this time, Chairman Pomerene said.
Bryan has denied the statement.
The subcomittee's makeup caused con-
siderable comment today. Senators
Pomerene. Walsh and James are Demo
Gratis. while the two Republican men,
bers-Fall and Dillingham-are ultra
conservatives. The makeup is consider
ed very unfavorable to La Toilette
While the committee is threshing out the
La Toilette charges and the Newlands
committee resumes its railroad investi-
cation next month, scores of congress-
men will stump their districts for the
second Liberty loan and to arouse war
spirit. Reports on both investigations
are expected at the session opening in
December. Many senators will join in
the loan campaign and also discuss war
aims Two cabinet members Secretaries
McAdOo and Lane. are now on speaking
tours in the west.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Cotton Rises s. Points
To II Cents, Breaking
Previous High Record

The seasons record and the high
est level since the Civil war were
surpassed Monday when cotton on
the Atlanta market took another
lump upward An increase Of IS
points placed the staple at % cents.
The previous high price was 1915
cents. attained on June % last
The advance on the Atlanta mar
kst was caused by a jump OF 80
hale in New York Predicted frosts
Iu the south IS said to have caused
this II is feared that the frosts
might be followed by a sharp seal
!ng down OF the crop estimate. C
tober contracts on the New York
market reached a new high level
New York spots were 80 points
up At 1850 cents
New Orleans spots were 81 points
I'D at $3.50 cents.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
CHICAGO WINS THE
FIRST TWO GAMES
FROM NEW YORK.

Chicago won the first game of the
world series Saturday by the score of
2 to l, Cicotte pitched for Chicago
and Sallee for New York; Chicago re-
peated on Sunday when they downed
New 70 rk by the score of to 2, the
Chicago batters drove four New York
pitchers from the box winning handily
Faber pitching, for Chicago was in fine
form. The two teams meet again in
New York on Tuesday and also on We'd
nesday. The series is for seven games
the team Winning four games will be the
worlds champions.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Sailors From Raider
Seeadler Are Captured
Near the FIJI Islands

MELBOURNE. Oct. s.-A boat load of
German sailors. members of the crew of
the Seesdler, were captured in the vi
cinity OF. the Fila islands. according to
a report received here today.
A steamer which was approaching Wa
kaya island was said to have sighted a
suspicious looking armed launch. The
steamer bore down upon the tiny vessel
and signalled ii to surrender. The Ger
mans did so. They were surprised and
overcome with anger when they discov-
cred their captor was entirely unarmed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Selective Service Law
Test Case Is Advanced
By u. S. Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Oct. S.--To permit
an early decision, the supreme court to-
day advanced appeals from Minnesota,
Ohio and New York involving the con-
stitutionality of the selective service
law and fixed December 10 as the date
for hearing arguments.
. This action was taken on the motion
of the government which asked that
seven suits involving the question be
Joined and arguments heard al the same
time Had the suits followed their nor
NAL course, they would not have been
called for argument for about Is months.
Among them are those of Emma Gold
man and Alexander Berkman, sentenced
to serve two years Imprisonment and
pay fine of $4,000 for urging men of
army age not to register
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Watermelon King Dead

RICHMOND, Va, Oct. S.-Judge
Charles Catlett. Confederate veteran,
who was known as the watermelon
king" of Virginia, died last night in his
home ''Timberneck," Gloucester county.
after an illness of two weeks. Judge
Catlett Is reported to have cultivated
watermelons that weighed as much as
125 pounds each
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Loan to Great Britain
Increased $4,000,

WASHINGTON. Oct 3-The treas
ury department today announced anoth-
er loan of 100000 to Great Britain,
making a total of s1,225, 900. 900 adj
vanced to that country, and a grand to-
tai Of s2535, 100000 to all the allies
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
.0nIy Artillery Activity
Is Rennrtad hu Italians

ROME. Oct S.-"Activity was con-
fined mainly to the artillery along the
whole 'front.'" says today's official state
ment. ION the Bainsizza plateau our
patrols took a few prisoners. On the
Carso enemy patrols were driven"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Attacks by Germans
Thrown Back by French

PARIS. Oct. Sherman attacks
against French outposts in Craonne and
the Champagne were thrown back, to-
days official statement declared. In
Belgium and the Aisne sectors the war
Office reported artillery active on both
sides.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-10-09
Smokes for the Soldiers

Whenever you're throwing your butt away,
Whenever you're lighting a new one.
Just think of the fellows that sailed away
And how you would like it, If you were
them.
And some one at home sent YOU one!
You finish the package, the devil you
care,
There are shops-and you've got the
money.
It's a damned sight different "Over
There
It's damned long journey to God Knows
Where,
Yet THEY fight, and YOU don't. That's
funny.
For a war Is a mixture of various Hells
From yermin and rats to stenches;
But it isn't damnable German shells,
Nor the mud the blood or the gas that
tells
The most on the men in the trenches
It's the ice-cold nights without ever a
smoke
It's the fire-hot days that are neaner;
And a hospital ward amt so much Of
joke
And there's only one thing that can al
ways provoke
A smile-that Miss Nicotina!
Did you ever refuse him a Cigarette
When your pal hadn't any? ] doubt it!
TODAY YOU HAVE THOUSANDS OF
PALS! And yet
Tobacco is scarce at the Front. I'll bet
You'll see they're not going without It.
-GEEETT BURGESS.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20

in discussions, indoor games and dane
those who have already been at this
camp, that vacation spent elsewhere,
is not spent to the best advantage, and
judging from the many patrons, it ap-
pears that the camp is fulfilling long
felt need in this city.
Registration for August and Sep
TENDER is now taking place at the Tai
mud Torah every evening from eight to
nine. The Misses Bess Winter, GOldie
London, Bertha Fineman and Marion
Cohen, are in charge of the general ar
rangements, and Mrs. A. Farbstein is
the chief advisOr.-A. E. L.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20
AT THE Y. w. H. "A. COTTAGE.

Already the Y. w. H. A. Cottage, at
Mound, Lake Minnetonka, during the
short period of it's activity of three
weeks, has accommodated about seventy
young women. No time is lost, even
on rainy days as the girls have learned
to circumvent nature by participating
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20

Club will leave Saturday morning for
ten day fishing trip to White Fish
Lake, Crow Wing County, Mimi.
Peter Markus who will accompany the
expedition will verify all tales as to the
catch.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20
FOR RENT.
ATLAS MEMBERS GO FISHING.

John T. Gelman, Harry HorWltz
Mike Alderman, Hy. Fishbein and
Chas. BENJAMIN of the Atlas Athletic
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-24
Mr.. Ralfour Does Us Proud.

Americans generally will agree with Mr.. Bal
four in his statement that the presence OF this
country in the war will astonish the world. The
compliment may be accepted without vanglory
on our part for we are a nation OF wonderful
energy and unlimited resource and should be able
to realize the utmost hope of our allies and the
world by our part in the conflict. Determination
to enter was reached after full consideration OF
all that is involved and complete understanding
of what is expected OF US. We cannot, as Mr.
Balfour points out, fully realize what effect this
will have on our national life but consideration
of the uncertainty OF the future should operate to
deter us, now that the path has been chosen. That
our national life will be profoundly affected by
the events that are ahead is certain, but it is
equally certain that the preservation OF democ-
racy rests with US, the highest and most sacred OF
obligations and one from which we cannot shrink.
The sincerity of the remarks of the great British
statesman can we'll be taken for granted, for he,
in common with all far-seeing men, appreciates
the attitude of the United States. Devoted to
peace and the fullest development of the best
conceptions OF freedom, this country bore with
much before it moved in pursuit of its destiny, but,
having set itself in motion, its force must be ir-
resistibe. The peace Mr.. Balfour notes in his
surroundings is but proof Of the depth and
strength Of the food that is sweeping on.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-24
School Examination Papers.

Criticism is again heard from different parts
OF the state because of the list of questions sent
out from the state superintendent Office to be
used in school examinations, 1t is especially
noted that in the lists designed for the Eighth
grade pupils are questions entirely technical in
their nature and beyond the comprehension of
the pupil. Some OF these are even controversial
in their nature educators differing as to the sound
ness Of conclusions to be drawn or the nature Of
definition to be given. This complaint is not new,
but discussion has not been sufficiently general
to bring about change that will relieve the
schools. Nebraskans require that their primary
schools be kept at the highest possible state Of
efficiency, but this does not contemplate the in
PRODUCTION of impractical or purely theoretical
knowledge. What is needed is training that will
be serviceable to the child who doesn't get beyond
the Eighth grade and at the same time such as
will be useful to those who do extend their study
time into the high school or beyond. Courses
that introduce technical topics or call for special
knowledge have no business in the primary school
Examinations must be thorough but instruction
should be within reach of the juvenile mind and
tests made accordingly
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-24
Economy in the Home.

Household management, with an especial view
to the conservation Of food is coming in for
much discussion and from the east comes warn
ing that saving may be carried too far and to
be economy. Many ways for reaching the result
aimed at have been put forth, some of them highly
impractical and others easily workable with lit
tie readjustment OF personal habits. The best way
to effect saving in the household is by the exer-
else OF care, by avoiding extravaganza on one side
and waste on the other. This has been forced on
most people by the high prices demanded for
foods. More prudence in purchasing and atten-
tive scrutiny OF all factors in housekeeping will aid
in mitigating if it does not solve the pressing
problems Of family life. The women are charged
with carrying out any campaign in this direction,
as the homes are in their charge as managers and
purchasing agents, and to them the country now
turns confident they will do their Bit and fairly
meet the situation They may not be able to do
away with high prices, but they can have deter
mining influence on the efficiency of any conser-
walton undertaken in face of possible greater
shortage of food
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-24
Advertising the Bond Issue.

Secretary McAdoo Of the Treasury department
is arranging details for an extensive campaign to
advertise the big bond issue just authorized by
congress, the purpose being to get the people
acquainted with the terms and intent of the is
sue before it is placed on sale on June |. The
idea is good one Several years ago The Bee
called attention to the fact that the government
was negligent in not buying more advertising
space in the newspapers to acquaint the people
with what it had to sell the public European
governments found printers ink great adjunct in
their prosecution Of the war and no advertising
campaign was ever projected on such scale nor
so successful as to results as that entered into
by Great Britain in securing recruits. With
these examples and the experience of private
firms and individuals at home the secretary ought
to be greatly encouraged by his choice of a
proper medium for reaching the people with his
bargain in bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-24
Better Crop Reports from Nebraska.

decidedly optimistic hue is given the crop
situation for Nebraska by later reports from the
fields. Recent liberal rains have revived to some
extent the wheat fields Of the state and conditions
warrant the statement that Nebraska will have
at least so per cent yield, which raises the for
mer estimate from less than 100000 to above
100000 bushels. This is decided advance
over the report for the LIST Of April and if it is
finally verified will be about the best news that
could be carried to the world at large. 1t means
bread for several millions Of people. Spring
planted crops are thriving and the farmers are
pushing work with great energy, getting ready to
put in the biggest acreage of corn ever known
in the state. Other farm work is going ahead
and everything possible is being done to repair
the damage of the severe winter. With an ordi-
narly favorable season the fields OF Nebraska will
respond to the demands on them with such bounty
as will justify the faith of the country in the
farmers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-24
Farm Loans to Help.

Omaha, April 21.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: In all papers, news and
farm. you will find the plea for the
farmer to put all available land into
crops, raise more live stock, etc. The
government is calling for enlistment
to the farms. If there is such urgent
need of more crops, more land broken
up, more live stock, why Is not some,
thing done by the state and national
governments to help the farmers. We
have federal land bank authorized
since January l, 1917. to help the
farmers by loaning them money at
low rate Of interest, but as yet not
cent has been loaned to them. Farm
ers and stockmen throughout the west
want money so they can get in crops
this spring; are waiting on the federal
farm banks so that they can get money
to buy tractors to put in an increased
acreage; are waiting for the farm
loans so they can buy seed to reseed
land where the crops have been win
ter killed; are waiting for farm loans
so they can buy stock to build up their
herds Why not hurry up the loans
from the federal land bank? The
farmers are giving the best of securi-
ties They cannot borrow over SO per
cent of the value of their lands, and
why not let them have it at once?
Are the spectators in food supplies
the cause of this slowness Of the fed
eral land bank in getting started to
loan the farmers money? 1t will soon
be too late for to help the farmers
with their crop of 1917.
T. c. ALLEN.
4234 S street.