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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
REVOLTERS ARE
ASKING PEACE
Russian Maximalists and So
cialist Leaders Negotiating
For Coalition Gov
ernment.
FIGHTING HAS ENDED
Biaqest Menace to Russia Now Is Said
70 he Threatened Strike
Of Railway
Employees.
FIGHTING HAS ENDED

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PETROGRAD, Nov. Delayed
Bloody fighting was succeeded by
negotiation for compromise govern
ment today. Premier Kerenskys s
whereabouts are unknown.
Negotiations are In progress be-
tween the Maximalists and the mod
crate socialist leaders. Three days
ago the plan for coalition was
broached. The Bolsheviki or Maxi
malists have so far produced dead
lock In the situation by demanding
the most liberal representation OF all
political factions in the ministry OIL
the proposed government.
Petrograd and It's environs were
generally quiet today, after san
culinary fighting of recent days. The
most desperate battles were fought
around Gatchina and Tsarkoe-Selo.
There Kerensky massed three Cos
sack regiments and large force OF
armored cars. For three days his
| provisional government troops fought
with varying anccess against the Bol.
shevih Tsarsko-Selo changed hands
three times. The Cossacks, better
disciplined and armed than the Boil
sheviki, managed at first to over
come the disadvantage Of smaller
numbers. Their recklessly brave
charges repeatedly recovered posi-
tions.
Finally, however the Trotsky-
Lenine ministry massed an over
whelmingly superior number Of sol
diers and the Cossacks were broken
up They had to surrender.
The gravest menace to Petrograd's
future today was the threatened
strike of railway employees. Their
truce ends Saturday.
Already torn by internal strife, a
complete tie-up Of rail lines, making
impossible the dispatch of food to
this city, would probably cause acute
distress. Already food prices are out
OF reach of ordinary citizens. One
report received today declared that
in fighting by which the Bolsheviki
"ref guard" captured Alexandroyka,
Kerensky's forces lost 1900 men, all
Cossacks, and that the Maximalist's
casualties numbered only 200
The Trotsky-Lenine government
has instituted tho eight hour day in
all industries and abolished all night
work except that of national defense.
A moratorium on house rent was an
nounced in effect today unless an
agreement is reached on the railway
strike.
Five Thousand Dead.
LONDON, Nov. 17.-Russia's inter
necine strife has already cost prob
ably five thousand lives and thou
sands more in the crowded centers
Of Petrograd and Moscow now face
death by starvation unless the coali-
ton government, today reported
forming, takes immediate steps.
Russia has no strong man now
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
british Monitors Now in Ac-
| ton Against Teuton Invasion
Which Comes to Temper
ary Halt.
DANGER IS NOT PASSED
herman Guns Are outranged and
Many Have Been siIenced by
Accurate Fire Of
the English.
|rBy Ed. L. Keen, United Press Staff
Correspondent

rBy Ed. L. Keen, United Press Staff
Correspondent
LONDON, Nov 17-British moni-
yors are In action against German
Austrian troops In the marshes of
yecchia, striving to hold back the
Teutonic invaders from Venice.
This announcement Of the first
British cooperating forces to aid
Italy, came from Rome today. with
the additional encouraging news that
eyerywhere the Italian line was hold
Ing strongly
a fierce artillery duel is sweeping
slong the whole fifty mile front Of
fthe Piaye and the northern fringe of
the Alps.
In the mountainous land, the
Italians are holding desperately to
their positions. Rome dispatches to-
day reported this army literally
battling inch for inch with the Aus
trans, holding them sufficiently to
give evidence Of ultimate defeat of
the enemy's attempt Of turning the
Piaye river line.
Here in London it was declared if
the present front could be maintain
/ ed for a few more days the worst
danger to the line will have been
passed. BY that time, it was esti-
mated here, British and French
troops and guns would be at the
front. making their strength felt.
0vertopping the sentimental fear
for Venice, were the cold military
facts of the situation at the other
end Of the Italian line. The despera-
ton of the Italian defense there has
made the battle a costly one for the
Austrians They have only succeed
ca in advancing four miles into
Italian territory.
The real trial of strength against
The main part of the Piave line has
not yet come. The artillery duel is
approaching its maximum of inten.
lsty. but infantry actions SO far have
neen in the nature. of sparring for
positions. This main line fighting,
was evident, was awaiting the out
come of the fighting to the north.
The London press today was more
opnmistic over the Italian situation,
lltnough frankly prepared for the
worst.
Enemy Driven Back.
N)ME. Nov. 17-After forcing pas
sage OF the Piave river between Sa-
lettuol and Santeandrea Di Barbar-
sno, enemy troops were driven back
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
BULLETS SHATTERED NEAR
HEADS OF CONGRESSMEN

these FIVE were being shown trenches
south Of Dixmude The five We're
separated from the remainder of the
party at one point and slipped into
lines bare thirty yards from the
Germans. Enemy watchfulness cen
tered on a gap in the breastworks of
the lines here-breastworks being
made necessary at this point because
of the floods. When the Americans
got to this point, they were greeted
with perfect fury Of machine gun
fire. The bullets spat wickedly all
about their heads Then a German
battery som ewhere to the rear flung
a screaming shell close by.
The visitors hurriedly ducked and
escaped When they got out again,
all solemnly resolved that ut was
very interesting, but very foolish" to
visit front line trenches unless one
was obliged to do so.
Mussed by Mud.
IBy Lowell Mellett, United Press
Staff Correspondent
LONDON, Nov. 17.-Ffve pretty
good suits of clothes were badly
mussed by mud-but five perfectly
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
Great Patriotic Meeting Takes
Vote of Confidence in Ad-
ministration's Policy.

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ST. PAUL, MINI, Nov. 1.-THE
northwest has pledged its vast acres
and its rich mines TO the war.
President Wilson's appeal to the
northwest to help fight the war for
democracy, telegrapned to the monster
loyalty meeting here, was answered
in resolutions adopted at the end of
the first days session by delegates
from every Minnesota county.
Two mammoth mass meetings. in
Minneapolis today will reiterate the
pledge of loyalty in unmistakable
terms.
Resolutions called on public Off
cials to strike down disloyalty and
sedition and urged the condemnation
of the loyal citizenship on persons
newspapers or organizations seeking
to cripple the nation in the war Of
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
|NCEND|ARY BOMB
IN OPERA HOUSE
Audience Did Not Stampede.
But Stood up and Sang
Star Spangled
Banner.
LOOKING FOR GERMANS
one Woman Slightly Burned Before
sputtering Internal Ma
chine Could be
Removed.
LOOKING FOR GERMANS

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| CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-Susp Ger
man agents who placed an incendfary
bomb in the Auditorium last night
were being sought by police and fed
eral operatives today.
A panic among the 2,200 persons
who were attending the opera 'D'
/; norah" was averted when Conductor
| Cleafonte Campanini swung the or
chestra into 1.-THE Star Spangled Ban
ner." Nine CALI Curci, italian prima
donna, began singing the national an
them from the stage and the entire
audience took up the refrain, chang
! ing the tense situation into a patri-
otic demonstration.
Mrs. George c. Hixon was slightly
burned before firemen carried the
blazing bomb into the street. No one
else was injured.
The first int1mation Of the bomb s
presence came just before the curtain
went down on the first act.
White, acrid smoke began rising
from beneath a seat Just back of the
orchestra circle at the right of the
theatre.
The bomb-made OF iron pipe about
foot long and an inch In diameter
rolled into the aisle Several persons
screamed and started for the exits.
Others shouted to sit down and keep
cool.
The steel curtain on the stage was
lowered. then raised. The orchestra
struck up the national anthem. The
audience wavered, hesitated, then be-
gan to sing.
Battalion Fire Chief Corrigan hur-
ried down the aisle to where the bomb
was sending spurts Of flame four or
five feet into the air. He tore off his
coat, smothered the bomb in its folds
and carried it into the street. 1t con-
tinued to burn several minutes.
Corrigan returned to the theater
and helped allay the fears Of the
audience. The opera went on.
Government operatives confiscated
the bomb. which will be submitted to
chemical analysis. From the ma
ture of it's burning, it is believed to
| have contained a phosphorfc com.
pound.
Two men in evening clothes who
were sitting where the bomb was ig'
nited. disappeared during the fnctpi,
ent panics. The authorities believe
they might have brought 1t into the
theatre. A German usher, who also
disappeared. is under suspicion.
! Was Faulty in Construction.
CHICAGO, Nov. 17.-The bomb
which imperiled the lives of 2.2oo
spectators at the Auditorium theatre
last night contained powerful explo.
sives and probably would have killed
many had its construction been per
feet.
This statement was made today by
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
Party of Americans on Visit to
Trenches Have Marrow Els
cape From Injury.
by william Philip simms, United

10y William Philip Simms, United
Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FLANDERS, Nov. 17.-Five members
= the American congressional dele.
sauon We're under fire on their re
sel' visit to front line trenches In
oe,glum, 1t developed today.
uerman watchers, noting a stir in
me allied lines, figured on something
Nsausual and sprayed an opening in
az az oreastworks with machine gun
the bullets splashing about the
isa,s isaas Of the quintet of American
.a.l, ae nve congressman who frankly
Sstted Ssnltted after they had emerged, un-
saa amed from the boche fire, that it
sas as Just plain luck that saved them.
Nm representatives Dill. Johnson,
,uler, m.si,, Timberlake and Hicks.
n.,. Representatives Goodwin.
taylor, Stephens and Carter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
FIRST
Heroes
Of War
Fifteen Americans Put Down
on Roll of Fame by France,
For Heroic
Service.
THREE DEAD ON LIST
Soldiers Who Recently Repulsed the
German Raid of
Superior
Force.
THREE DEAD ON LIST
rBy J. W. Pegler, United Press Staff
Correspondent

| TBy J. w. Pegler, United Press StaIi
Correspondent
AMERICAN FIELD HEADoUAR-
TIERS. FRANCE, Nov. 17-Fffteen
American heroes were inscribed on
the roll Of fame by French general
/ today-the first regular American
army soldiers fighting on French soil,
to achieve this honor.
Among the fifteen were the three
| American soldiers who were the first
to give up their lives In action in
F,rance-Privates Gresham, Hay and
Enright.
| The other twelve were American
soldiers who recently repulsed Ger
man raid. The citation read:
"Despite a rain of eight to ten
thousand enemy shells, the Americans
resisted with grenades, rifles and pis-
tolls. forcing a numerically superior
enemy to retire"
The names inscribed on the roll of
honor besides Gresham, Hay and En-
right, are:
Second Lieutenant V. R. McIaugh-
lin.
Second Lieutenant R. o. Patterson.
Second Lieutenant e. F. Erickson.
Sergeant John FarTowood.
! Corporals Dave Knowles, Homer
Givens.
Privates Charles Massa. William
Thomas, George Hurd, Boyd Wade,
Robert w. Minken, John Jarvis.
Citation in French official reports
c1stomarily carries with it award OF
the Croix de Guerre. 1t was not maed
known today whether this same course
will be adopted as to the American
heroes.
DesuItory atrillerying was con-
tinuing all along the American front
today, but there were no infantry
actions.
Uncle Sam as Boss.
rBy Carl D. Groat, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-America
is destined to take an ever growing
direction of the war
But she has no desire to boss" the
lob: and she will not attempt to die.
tate such vast problems as disposf-
ton of tremendous bodies Of troops.
Her control will lie in the fact
that she is more and more the store
house and paymaster for the struggle;
and she will insist In the present Paris
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
To Make Fewer Automobiles.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Manu
facture of pleasure automobiles will
be cut down forty percent in sixty
days, officials estimated today. II
possible to find immediate war uses
for numerous plants for transition OF
the factories into producers Of muni
tions and materials, will be even
more rapid.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
Slice OFF Few Cents
On Each Pound of Meat
Definite Announcement Made That Their
Prices in Near Future I

head Of the
of
0
Of
amour early next week
of measw be
lin
by
sell less than
to htradeso a to max uture
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-17
Field Marshal Haig Smashes
Forward Again and is Sue
cessful Against the
Teutons.
PRISONERS ARE TAKEN
Along French Line RaIding Becomes
Active and German Attacks
Are Repulsed With
VIgor.

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LONDON, Nov 17.-Field Marshal
Haig struck savagely and successfully
again late yesterday around Pass
chendaele, he reported today.
In the neighborhood Of Passchen'
daele, successful operation was car
ried out late yesterday" Haig report
ed
Further portions of the enemy de-
fenses on the main ridge, north OF
the village, including a strongly for
titled farm adjoining, were captured
A number were made prisoner
Naval Engagement.
LONDON. Nov. 17.-Brittsh light
naval forces met and forced German
light forces in Heligoland blight to
flee, an admiralty statement announc-
ed today.
The British ships engaged the en-
emy early this morning. The Ger
mans retired. They were closely and
speedily chased by the British.
Increased RaIdine Activity.
PARIS, Nov. 17.-Artillerying and
increased raiding activity was all the
fighting reported in today's official
statement. A German raid was re-
pulsed at CoTtecon, on the Alsnc,
despite German artillery preparation
Southeast Of st. Quentin, success
full French raid was reported.
In the Champagne, Woeyre and
upper Alsace, the war Office reported
artillerying.
Turks Wiped Out.
LONDON, Nov. IA trapped
Turkish force of nearly eight hun
dred men, was practically wiped out
by the British approaching Jerusalem,
Thursday, it was officially announced
today. The British seized Abushush
eh ridge, five miles southeast o.
Ramleh. In the attack 431 Turks
were killed and $50 surrendered
many of them wounded.
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
SOCIETY NEWS
By Mis-. francis Morgan

There was club dance at the
Craig Hall New Years night, very
pleasant evening being spent by all
present.
The Junior Epworth League of the
M. f. church entertained at a New
Years party in the annex of the
church. Monday night. Games and
music by the Victrola furnished a
pleasant evenings diversion. The
use OF the Victrola was due to the
kindness Of Chss. Taylor.
A watch party was held at the NJ.
e. church Sunday evening. The song
service and the talks made by Rev.
EASTWOOD, Mr.. Fullerton and Mr.. Nc
Clennen were very much enjoyed by
all present.
The Y. P. B. held their meeting at
the Methodist chapel, the occasion
being a pie and pound social. The
boys each furnished pound of can
dy, while the girls furnished pies.
The devotionals were led by Rev.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

city, and has q host of friends here
who join the Democrat in congratu-
Iations and best wishes.
Mrs. P. A. Craig will entertain her
Fancy Work Club Friday. January
~.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. WINNER enter
tanned few friends informally at
their home. on North Sherman ave-
nue.. The evening was pleasantly
spent with music and conversation.
At late hour Mrs. WINNER served a
very dainty collation..
Mrs. Franklin and Mrs. e. D.
Cooper very pleasantly entertained
the members of the Young Married
Ladies Class Of the M. q. church. At
ter the business session short pro-
gram, consisting of music and read
ings, was enjoyed by all. At the
close the hostess served very dainty
lunch.
Miss Garrett entertained the men,
bers of the Junior League at New
Years party in the annex of the NJ.
E. church. The time was spent very
pleasantly with games and music.
The Taylor Drug Store furnished
Grafonola.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

ing they all stepped out tito the yard
and had their pictures taken.
Mr.. Russell was 73 years old the
2Sth OF last August, and Mrs. Russell
was So years old the 26th Of August.
They were married near Weeping
Water, Nebraska, and have lived near
Liberal for ten years. They have a
wide acquaintance and all congratu-
late them on their long and happy life
together
The crowd left wishing them many
happy returns OF the day.
ENTERTAINED SPANISH PEOPLE
The Friends Missionary Union en-
tertained the Spanish people at the
Presbyterian church on Monday
night Most of them were present
and heartily enjoyed everything pre-
pared for them. The members of the
Union wish to thank the following
gentlemen who made it all possible.
Messrs. Bert Long, Lloyd Weiden-
saul, Bert Hobble, and Wesley Mel
so, who brought people to the church
in cars; to the Star. Enterprise, Ea-
gle, George and Wilson grocery stores
for the abundant treat of fruits, can
dies and nuts; to the Presbyterian
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05
A GOLDEN WEDDING

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Russell, six miles east of Liberal, on
Monday, January LIST, about forty
friends and relatives gathered to eel
citrate their golden wedding anniver-
sary.
A bountiful dinner was served at
twelve o'clock. the same as fifty years
ago. Eight children are living but
only four we're present.
They received number of beauti-
full presents.
The afternoon was spent in music
and social conversation. In the even
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-05

building so beautifully decorated
with Christmas tree and all the fix
ms; to Chas. Taylor for the use of
a grafanola. Altogether the evening
was happy one for the Spanish peo-
pie and those who assisted.
j. A. vICKERS MARRIED
w. H. vickers is in receipt Of q
, message from his son, ]. A. Vickers,
announcing his marriage on Thurs
day, December 2S, to Miss Nell
Brown of Chicago, formerly Of Kan
sas City.
The groom is a, Liberal boy Of
splendid worth and unusual business
ability. He was in the employ Of the
Logan Bros. Grain Co. for two years
and is now engaged in the oil bust
ness.
Miss Brown we do not know, but
we are sure she is beautiful and &C
complished Young lady.
"vick's'' may friends wish him ev-
cry success and that his matrimonial
ship may have Just enough tempest
to keep it on the upward grade.
EPISCOPAL SERVICE
The Episcopal people having no or
ganization at this place, held their
service at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos W. Cav. The Rev. Robert e.
Betting gave a very interesting dis
course dwelling upon the Christmas
subject. Appropriate music we'll
rendered added much to the impress
siveness of the occasion. A meeting
will be held in the city once each
month
MARRIED
Mr.. R. P..-Shelton and Miss Alta
Keller. both of Liberal, surprised
their many Liberal friends by going
to Beaver City and being quietly mar
ried New Years day. Mrs. Shelton
has lived with her parents in Lib
eral for two years and has a host of
admirers. Mr.. Shelton is with the
Standard Oil Co. at this place, and is
young man of sterling worth and
ability. The Democrat joins their
many friends in wishing them hap
piness and every success in life.
Announcement that will be of more
than ordinary interest is the mar
riage of Mr.. Fred L, Weeks and Miss
Mabel Newhouse, both of Pratt,
which occurred on December 26th.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Newhouse, and Mr.. Weeks
is with the G. R. I. and p. Mrs.
Weeks will be remembered by many
of our readers as she grew from
childhood to womanhood in our
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Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Woods were in
Greensburg one day this week.
J. B. Skinner left Thursday for
Dallas, Texas, at which point his
father is seriously i'll.
Chas. Summers and son, Frank,
made business trip to Elkhart and
Johnson City Thursday.
Mrs. Flora Walker is entertaininE
her sister, Mrs. s. Tharp, Of Horton,
Kansas.
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The Ladies Aid Of the Presbyter

80 Z r..
The Ladies' Aid OF the Presbyterian
church were guests Of Mrs. Skinner.
There were twenty-eight ladies pres
ent. After the business session Mrs.
Skinner served very elaborate
lunch. "a,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Woods gave
dinner party Thursday evening, hon
oring the Misses, Edna and Mauds
George, who leave soon for K. S.A.
c. at Manhattan. The guests includ-
ed the Misses Edna and Maude
George, Fay Adams, Messrs. Allen
George, Harold Sutton, Francis SUIT
ton. Mrs. J. e. George. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Woods and son. James.
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people for the use Of the church
building SO beautifully decorated
with Christmas tree and all the fix
ms; to Chas. Taylor for the use Of
a grafanola. Altogether the evening
was happy one for the Spanish peo-
pie and those who assisted. ~
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Olien Hunt of Fowler. who made a
very interesting and profitable talk.
orlo Rolo gave reading which was
much enjoyed. as well as were two
dialogues which the boys gave after
the program. A social hour was
spent eating pie and candy. Such a
pleasant evening was spent that the
wish was unanimous that each meet
ing in the year be such success
Ray Kennedy and Miss Clara
Hodges were guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Ansel Mahoney at Dinner New Years
day.