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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
WHY HUNT IS
HANGING ON
Governor of Arizona Refuses
to Give UP Office to Man
Who Defeated Him at
Election.
RESULT Is CONTESTED
Anxious for Court to Settle Contro-
versy. and Willing to Meet
Tom Campbell Halt
Way.
RESULT Is CONTESTED

LUnfted Press Leased Wire Service.1
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 3.-Invitng
Tom u. Campbell to meet him half
way to secure a speedy determination
OF tho contest proceedings now pend.
ing in the courts over the right Of him.
self or Campbell to serve as governor
of Arizona, George w. P. Hunt, who
has served for four years as chief ex.
ecutive of the state, gave the United
Press an exclusive statement today.
It follows:
[By George W. P. Hunt.1
In declining to yield possession Of
the governors office to Thomas e.
Campbell, 1 acted according to my
Judgment fully within my legal and
moral rights. A contest questioning
the validity OF my opponents claim to
the governors office *being near to a
conclusion, I feel that both parties to
the controversy should expedite the
court proceedings as much as possible
Mr.. Campbell's counsel. however
has superseded legal teohnecaItiee
and has strenuously opposed legal in.
spection Of ballots This inspection
being finally ordered by the court, is
now considerably more than half
completed and has disclosed a net
gain of SO votes In my favorsO
This net gain Is, OF course, fnsuf1-
cient, when introduced as evidence to
offset Campbell's alleged plurality Of
thirty. several times over
For this reason and because It Is
my honest conviction that Campbell's $
once having placed their
client in the governors chair would
resort to dilatory tactics to prolong
the contest indefinitely, feel wholly
Justified IN the position have as
sumed. T desire speedy determine
ton by the court Of the issue and wish
above all to yield promptly and with
out question to the sentiment Of the
people as expressed by their ballots.
It is my hope that the republican
claimant will meet me half way In Sc
curing determination. 1t will be
very immeterial whether Campbell or
myself should win the contest If the
ssue should be tied up in litigation for
l year and half Or two years, during
which time one or the other did not
'emain in office under a clouded title.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Lansing's Visits to Chairmen,
Causes Speculation as to
Possible Moves.
by Robert J. Bender, United Press

by Robert J. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-That the
administration has finally decided to
lay it's diplomatic cards on the table
before the senate foreign relations
committee, was indicated today when
Secretary OF State Lansing went to
the capital to consult with members
of the committee.
The secretary's visit was interpret
ed as indicating the administration is
more anxious for endorsement OF its
peace note than it has heretofore re-
yealed.
Lansing's visit, the first of the kind
he had made, followed conferences
between President Wilson and Chair
man Stone of the senate committee,
and between Lansing and Chairamn
Flood and Representative Harrison
of the house foreign affairs COM
mittee. While the general consensus
of opinion was that the visit con-
cerned the situation growing out Of
President Wilson's recent peace note,
some thought Lansing might also
have gone to the capitol to couple
the visit with the impending fight
over the Hitchcock resolution to en-
dorse President Wilson's recent
peace notes.
avoided renewing it's threat to break
relations with Germany in event OF
a resumption OF relentless submarine
warfare But many interpreted the
nresddent's consultations and Lam
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
German Patrols Enter Third
!, French Trench, Destroy
Defensive Woriks and de-
turn TO Camp.
ARTILLERY IN DUELs
Allies Report Capture Of 5s2,723 Teu-
tonic Prisoners During tho
Past Year Of the
War.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
BERLIN, tvia Sayville wireless)
Jan. 3.-Advance Of German patrols
into the third French trench in the
forest of Priest western front, was
reported in today's official statement.
The patrols destroyed the defensive
works there and returned with twelve
prisoners
Tho patrols which accomplished
this feat were of the Ninety-third
landwehr infantry regiment.
Elsewhere On the western front the
statement detailed an enlivening of
artillery engag agements in the Meuse
sector yesterday afternoon, coming
after Frightening weather.
Lively Artillery DueIs.
PARIS, Jan. 3.-Lively artillery
duels during the night north and south
of the Somme in the region of Rouv-
roy north Of Verdun and around Dead
Mans hill were detailed in today's
official statement.
French patrols were active in the
Champagne sector, the statement said.
and took number Of prisoners.
hCCOTO IOT FdSI CdIs
'[By Henry Wood, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY, Jan.
3.-During 1916 the allies have cap
tured 5S2,723 Teutonic prisoners. Fig
ures made public today showed Rus
sia leading in its captures, having TAX
en- 100000 ustro-Germans during the
twelve months just ended.
Other captures were:
French: 7S,5O0 German prisoners
(including 26,66o taken at Verdun
alone).
British: 4O,s0o Germans.
Italians: 2,250 Austrians.
r. General SarraiTs forces in Mace
donia: 11,1T3 Bulgarians, Turkish and
German prisoners.
Today's War Moves.
The phrases "storming" and hand
toihand combat" in today's Berlin Of
ficial statement indicate how terrific
is the battle being waged for control
of positions in Rumania and Dobrudja.
Today It appeared that the fighting
centers about Foczant as the next
immediate objective sought by the
German forces. Berlin claims that
the Ninth army now stands before
the fortified positions of the Rus
sians' west and south Of that city. It
reported an advance of troops from
the west in the Zabala valley and an
other forward movement from the
southeast, wherein two cities were
stormed.
In the west the German war office
detailed capture of several heights
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
England Thinks Country is In
Bad Shape Despite Bombas-
tic Utterances Of Kais-
er and Officials.
WHY THEY WANT PEACE
Reply to President Wilson's Sugges-
tlons Is About Ready and
VIII be Sent
Soon.
[By Ed E. Keen, United Press Staff
Correspondent

10y heeh, OlIlIeu 1IS5S SItbl
Correspondent
LONDON, Jan. 3.-Authentic off
cial information substantiating press
reports of the seriousness Of internal
conditions in the central powers were
turn a deaf ear to peace pleas.
1t was believed here today this be-
lief will be strongly reflected In the
phrases with which England and her
allies will answer President Wilson's
note. The reply was said to be fully
drafted today. It's dispatch is immi-
nent.
= In the light Of official information.
the allies are all the more convinced
that Germany's peace pleas were put
forth in a spirit of desperation, de-
spite bombastic utterance from the
kaiser and his officials. Because Of
this they are all the more determined
upon rejection of any peace sugges-
tions, not only from their enemies, but
from neutral friends. The central
powers are now believed to be threat
ened with unrest of populace made
Quately provisioned and tired Of wars
constant drains.
This view was reflected today in a
published by the Morning Post.
"ft is evident" the article stated,
that the central powers are within
measurable distance OF the limit Of
endurance of their understanding
peoples. 1t is plainly apparent to any
one who has made a study of the eco
nomic conditions in Germany and in
the dual monarchy that the peace offer
made in the middle of December was
chiefly prompted by the knowledge
that relief must come within six
months from the present time, at the
outside, If Internal troubles of the
most serious character are to be
avoided. In Hungary, the
available stocks of food will not even
last for six months. But supposing
severe privations on the people, the
authorities should succeed in quiet
ing them, until the end of June, how is
the opulation-increased it must be
borne in mind, by some 26O00,0OO
mouths in the occupied regions--to be
fed during the months Of July and
August? For by that time, according
to statisticians not grain Of wheat
or maize will be left. When it comes
to that, peace will have to be made
on any terms"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
|NS()LIED
BY REFUSAL
OF ALLIES
Germans Are Angry Because
Peace Proposals Were
Spurned and Consid-
er it Insulting.
LENGTHY REPORT SENT
Imperial Chancellor Had Heart %
Heart Talk With Ambassador
Gerard on Topic
Of Peace
LENGTHY REPORT SENT =
rBy Carl W. Aokerman. United Press
staff Correspondent1

rry Carl w. Aokerman. United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERnIN, Jan. "a lengthy report
was cabled President Wilson today
by American Ambassador Gerard, fol-
lowing a conference which he held
with the imperial chancellor, Von
BethmannjHollweg.
When Gerard was asked what the
chancellor had said. he replied:
Lots OF interesting things.
It was authoratively understood
that the American diplomat and Ger
many's chancellor talked, among oen-
or things. OF the allies. urfavorRnla
reply to Germany's peace proffers-
German newspapers are unit IA
viewing the entente's note as only
answerabIe through force OF arms.
..It is not yet decided what the
government will do," said the Cologne
Gazette, "but It Is not improbable
that Germany will again precisely de-
fine its views in a direct message to
neutrals."
Editorial comment and opinions OF
the general public today were in-
creasingly emphatic in the belief that
Germany should now answer with the
sword the rejection OF peace by the
entente. As outlined In the United
Press dispatches yesterday It was
held that Germany had set her
position clear before the world by
offers Of peace; these being Haunted
by her enemies, Germany's course Is
now clear.
The language of the allied reply has
created not only surprise, but anger
that peace should he cast aside on
such superficial phrases. The kreuz-
Zeitung calls 1t IAN insult, to which
the sword can be the only answer
The question Of American neutrality
Is now to the fore in the ceaseless talk
If the peace situation. But Germany
has not reached the worrying stage as
10 Americas position. 1t is to bep
noted that the people are also talking
If Germany's fighting possibilities.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Enormous Increase pr Year
Just Passed, Whilehports
Show Cain

hunted Press Leased WI Service.]
WASHINGTON, Jan. -Exports
fom the United States hring the
heven months of 1916 eng Noyem-
ber 30 jumped more thu a billion
Ind three-quarters in VI for the
anne period of 1915. thdhpartment
Z commerce announcediday.
Goods to the value o416.97 $3.50
tere exported during tlmonth OF
November last. as again 1927 $780,
b3 during November, 19
| Total value OF goods 9rted dur
hg the eleven months iding last
30. was s4.96R, $50, as
ICainst 33,195, 1854, ,4S5 fkhe same
|eriod Of 1915.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
CONFERENCE ENDS
WITHOUT RESULT
American and Mexican Dele
gates Unable to Agree on
Protocol for Withdraw
ing Troops.
VILLA GAINING POWER
Pershins May Leave Country Soon
Unless Already BADLY Disturbed
Conditions Become
Muoh WoDs.
VILLA GAINING POWER
fBy Carl D. 6ruat. United Press
Staff CorreSp,ndent

fBy Carl .. druat. United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The Amor
lean members Of : the Joint Mexican
peace commission will leave the path
clear for the American government
to withdraw it's troops from Mexico
minus protocol signed by Carranza.
When the Americans resumed ses-
sion with Chairman Lane today, they
had practically agreed on the fol-
lowing course:
First, to tell Carranza and Presi-
dent Wilson that they could frame no
that the joint sessions are closed.
Second, perhaps to leave a loop
hole for the conference to resume
consideration OF subjects involving
Mexican protection OF lives and prop
erty south of the boundary after the
troops are out.
War department plans for with
drawing the troops are not "immed-
lat" the emphasis on "immed-
iate"-but there was every reason to
believe today that very soon" after
the joint sessions are closed, tho
administration WiYl order General
Pershing back to tho border and then
relieve some more militia forces, un-
less in the meantime northern Mex
can conditions, already badly disturb
ed, become menacing.
While taking steps to compose a
troublulous situation. administration
officials privately express fear that
Villa is fast getting the upper hand
in northern Mexico and that the Car
rama regime will crumble unless q
quick uplift comes.
LII 4 H,4
came known today that Carranza's
diplomats, including Ambassador Des-
ignate Arredondo are returning from
the United s+s.es, Central and South
America and Europe to Mexico for a
conference which will inaugurate a
new commercial policy for the re-
public.
Arredondo himself claims he will
return here. He may, but usually
reliable information is that he will be
made minister OF foreign affairs some
time in the future. and that in any
event. he is done with the position of
ambassador to the United States.
Final Report This Afternoon.
[By Carl D. Groat, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-The Amer
lean members of the joint Mexican
peace commission will present to Pres
ident Wilson late this afternoon their
recommendation for closing up the
commissions sessions.
Before going to see the president,
they will draft an answer to General
Carranza's rejection Of the troop with
drawal protocol.
Their message and visit to President
Wilson means that the Joint sessions
are automatically closed.
In substance the commissioners will
inform Wilson they have done their
utmost to frame satisfactory troop
withdrawal protocol. that their efforts
have failed through General CarranZa's
rejection Of terms and that 1t Is their
opinion that it would be useless to con-
tinue the joint session further.
1t is doubtful. 1t was indicated ot1i-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
BREWER GUARDED
IN MURDER CASE
Man Known as Champagne
Charlie Under Suspicion Of
Having Slain Pretty
Maize Colbert.
HE HAS BEEN GRILLED
Visitor Known to Have Been Ardent
AdBIrsr o. the oIH and
Spent Much Money
on Her.


l UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan, 3.-The
man suspected of having clubbed and
then strangled to death pretty Maize
Colbert, model and manicurist, is to
day under guard in fashionable
down town hotel, according to The
police, while detectives complete the
net of evidence they have been weav'
ing around him.
This man. it is said. is extremely
wealthy, controls large brewery inter.
ests and comes from an inland city.
He holds membership in some of
Philadelphia best clubs, it was de-
clared.
Bonviviants and habitues of cafes
know the man now under guard. as
champagne Charlie" He is ready
spender and has following of
friends who will stop at no expense
to free him if the police make good
their threat of arrest in a few hours.
In authentic circles it Is even init
mated that already these friends have
taken steps for the -defense-search-
ing for a magistrate who will release
him on bail. .t.r r....
For many years he is said to have
assisted the gir, financially. Out OIL
this grow details, according to detec.
tives, that may disclose blackmail-
an amazing tale that may involve not
only the girl, but others.
The guarded man was taken to de-
tective headquarters several days ago
and severely grilled. At that time
it was believed he would be held.
Now it is known that he was re-
leased upon his promise not to leave
the city.
Miss Colbert's liberality to her
family and friends brought her into
dire financial straits. 1t is said she
wrote this man who was madly in
love with her, according to the police,
and asked lim to see her lawyer.
Instead Of going to the lawyers
office he is said to have come to
Philadelphia anG gone direct to her
apartment.
From the moment he went to the
apartment in which the pretty little
models battered body was found late
Saturday nignt, details ended. Mys-
terry once more shrouds the case and
the detectives are making every effort
to cover loop holes, fearing leak
that might hamper their work.
This man met Miss Colbert only
recently and she is said to have re-
marked he might do her harm. The
man was out of the city several days
ago and was questioned by the police.
When new details involving the man
under surveillance were discovered,
police again sought him.
His connection in the new develop
ments is being carefully guarded by
the police. Coincident with this it
was learned that Miss Colbert had
arranged for reconciliation New
Years day with the man she really
loved. He is former University of
Pennsylvania athlete. The model mad
merely led the others to believe she
gave them her affections. The sue
cessful suitor, who is employed in
the engineering department of large
corporation, will be questioned this
afternoon.
A new element was brought into
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Senator Hitchcock Starts De-
bate Rolling When He Asb
Congress to Take Action
on War Letters.
CANNOT SEE oBJECT1oFs
Secret Diplomacy Aired Today Y hen
che Statesmen Argue for an
Against Vote Of
conlidenoe.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Sdv1ce.
WASHINGTON, jan 3.-F( the
fourth time. the senate refuse3 this
afternoon to vote on a resolupn en-
dorsing President Wilson's 4te to
4 the belligerent countries of Efope.
Following a stormy sessif the
senate body unanimously ctsented
/ to put over until tomorrow aFote on
1.-THE Hitchcock> resolution wtch en-
fdorses President Wilson's a4on.
senator Gallinger immedi@ely In
&troduced a substitute for II Hitch
kcock resolution.
Hitchcock Flights.
s-yEsAS7INGTON, Jan. 3.-'f1c very
existence OF neutral nation is be
coming difficult" Senator 4tchcOck
declared today in renewingtis fight
for endorsement by the sente OF the
presidents note to belligehts.
Hitchcock, urging immehte en-
dOrsement, said:
realize there may pc two
opinions in the senate as tohe presi-
dents suggestions. but / pinot be-
lieye there can be any reapbjection
to endorsing tho action i9lf. The
nations are at present apart.
This step by the president 1.-THE first
to he made to bring them earer.
president Wilson has ri gone so
far as did Roosevelt durinahe Japa-
nese-Russian war. He hasIot asked
the warning nations to sto)the war.
II Roosevelt's steps werdjustified,
| how much more are Present Will
sons efforts when the verexistence
of neutral nations Is becding difi-
cult?,
Senator Borah interrupt with:
"what good can come ott? What
H will be accomplished by e senate
4 endorsing the action of pc pres1-
dent? Endorsement by r senate
will not hurry the repli OF the
II warning nations to the 4ce over
Il lures"
Senator Smith, Georgia, Isked i'm
mediate action.
"In ordinary cases l am favor OF
| referring such matters t4he com
mittee on foreign affairs" ID Smf n.
'This, however, is not aordinaIy
affair. The effect of the fesidents
notes will be lost entirel4f we de-
/ lay any longer action on F notes.
Too Much Scored
WASHINGTCE, jan. g. AMERICAS
dipIomacy especially the lcret por-
tion thereof, probably Will pme in TOT
the biggest airing since days OF
i Hitchcock and his colieagt insist on
adoption OF his resolutiofndorsing
president Wilson's note tdhe bellig-
erents.
SENATOR Harding of Ohiobenely de-
ciared to the United Preftoday ne
believes the endorsementever VIII
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

lUnited Press Leased Wire Service1
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. "a
coal famine threatened San Francisco
today. Only one weeks supply of coal
is on hand in the city, and very little
is enroute from Rocky mountain
mines. Forty per cent of the local
dealers have no coal at all, according
to large whAleaalera-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
LAY DIPLOMATIC CARDS
ON CONGRESSIONAL TABLE

sings visit today as being significant
of a desire to have congress on record
in support of the presidents note,
which was admittedly warning to
Germany.
Discussed West Indies.
TBy Robert J. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Secretary
Lansing went to the capitol today
and held a half hour conference with
Chairman Stone, Of the foreign relas
tions committee.
The secretary refused to discuss
his conference except to say he talk
ed over with Stone the question OF
raising the $25,0O0,OOO purchase price
of the Danish West Indies.
Senator Stone finally offered the
information that peace was not dis
cussed." Neither Stone or Lansing
would listen to other questions.
Whether the matter of sentiment oil
President Wilson's notes to oelliger'
ents was discussed was not learned.
Neither was information forthcom.
ing whether Secretary Lansing had
left any written communication with
Senator Stone.
Later at the state department, it
was officially announced Lansing had
been summoned to the capitol to
discuss diplomatic applications with
that committee and to discuss, the
matter of the price and government
of the Danish West Indies"
"In referring to the state depart-
ment leaks yesterday" Stone said,
81 should have explained that the
leaks did-not occur since Mr.. Lansing
has been at the head of that depart
ment of the government.
Nothing l stated yesterday refer
red In any way to Secretary OF State
lansing"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
!. zen
Who
Cars Euil Genius Lured
to Death By Noble ::
Latest Story Of Reported Assassination of PEG
Became Poluer Behind Russian Throne

rUnne Leased Wire se1
q
street. o e 0 Yusupof
whose body
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03
Sudar Price Reduced.

Sugar Price Reduced.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-Beet
sugar is selling for S6.15 a hundred
pounds here today after the fifth drop
in prices since December /. ~-@-9
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-03

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THE WEATHER
Fair. Moderate temperature.
Local temp p. m. 80; 7 g. M
29.
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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-11-08
GOOD FELLOWSHIP DINNER

The Christian Church members
with a few invited guests held a
good fellowship meeting, Friday
night in their church: where more
than seventy-five happy people par
took OF a bountiful dinner. II al
arose from a suggestion" on the
part Of n member and the rest Sec
onded the suggestion with well fill-
ed baskets and their good will.
Frow the viewpoint Of visitor
the whole affair was one filled with
Christian love and friendly neigh
borlincss. Such n suggestion" with
in other folds will go great way in
solving church problems OF our viii
LACE. Who will be the next sug-
gestnr?