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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09
FL [EEFUL HEIR
At DEATH BED
America Pictured as Smiling
Beneficiary at Dissolution
Of European
Civilization.
ATTACK By EDITOR
|0srss1ss sass Assa.ls prsssdsri
Wilson for HE stand
Against submarine
Atrocities.
rBy John Grandens. United Press
Sfaf CorrasnOndant

rBy John Grandens. United Press
STAFF Correspondent
BERLIN, (via wireless to the
United Press) March 9.-Picturing
America as the "gleeful beneficiary
at the death bed of European civlli'
zation," the Berliner Tageblatt today
A an editorial. viciously assa1ied
President Wilson'S abrupt change OF
front from his speech in December
to his present attitude. particularly
a. revealed in his inaugural address.
"None of the state leaders OF bel
lieerent countries or Of neutrals have
spoken as often as President VIII
SON." the newspaper asserted.
although America is the least
affected by the war 1t is gleeful
beneficiary at the deathbed OF Euro
pean civilization. Wilson's intention
to change the idea of neutrality is
evident from each successive speech,
in spite of the tradition OF America 8
reserve from having hand IN the
developments of the war.
'This is proved in the last speech
of the man who has deserted Mon
roe's position; by his statement that
America may possibly be forced to
take an active part In the hight.
ut is difficult to answer the ques-
ton of what W ilson wants with war
because Wilson's chief opponent ana
one of the persons supposed to De
best informed says America fs IN
danger OF being dragged into the
war without reasons.
Continuing, the Tageblatt asserted
the "time has passed for arguments.
"It is not necessary" the editorial
added, ito state Wilson's tendencies
In enduring from one party what ne
intends to avenge against another,
as a minimum right and principle or
freedom.
"But It is absolutely necessary to
point out the contradiction IN VIII
sons words which may possibly
cause misleading opinion by the
whole world, and this Is that In
nointing out the necessity for arm
ing against Germany, he turns
abruptiy from his peace program OF
December. as II It were necessary to
defend his program against its sole
enemy, Germany
rye raise the strongest protest
that Wilson must remember his
peace program found more sympathy
in Germany than in the entente
countries.
To-day Wilson may succeed IN
carrying a great people with him
and in making them believe the
ideals and happiness Of all people
threatened by Germany. but he who
does this ought not to put the prin-
ciple fair dealing at the head Of
his demands"
rrh. rapehlatx'e reference to
.sWilson's chief opponent" evidently
means former Secretary VIM. Jen-
nings Bryan, who has frequently been
quoted substantially as stated in the
editorial above.]
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09

UNITED Press Leased w
NEW YORK, March ga meal day for sew
children was guaranteed today when the publlshe
bert Hoovlr check for $500, 600.
In accepting this check, Hoover, head of tn
'tThe tragedy Of our situation il that people mu
This is an American job, big 9 America
IF those 1885, 900 children are to be save
every month. "
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09

A great congress representing the
petroleum and allied industries in
America Is to be held in st. Louis
next month
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09

The Night and Day bank OF st.
Louis has taken on the opulency OF
the profession and has moved into
new home OF its own.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09
STRUGGLING
FOR TRENCH
VICTORIES
Vast Amount Of General Fight
iug ,est y EeEtarn ii
'FRONT.' Reported BY
Germany.
FRENCH, HOLD FARM
Six Hundred Prisoners and Several
Machine Guns Captured From
Russian Forces In
FRENCH HOLD FARM

limited Press Leased Wire service.
BERLIN March 8. (Via sayviile
wireless. French forces strongly at.
tackled German positions south OF
Ripont. taken by the Germans Feb
ruary Is and entered isolated trenches
on height 1S6.
They were repulsed and counter
attack brought back the trench sec
tions on the hill into German posses
sions. but a farm on the lowland. Is
still held by the enemy.
In reporting this battle today, the
German official report revealed vast
amount OF general fighting through
out the western front.
The statement said:
Again artillery activity Increased
ON broad front, but only In SnaM'
naSne was 1t confined to arttller1ng.
Whenever fire on other parts Of the
front was intensified, 1t was for
nreparation of our own or hostile
minor fighting actions.
"West OF Wyschaete our storming
deta chmeuts entered into an English
Do.ition and returned with thirty
seven prisoners. two machine guns
and one mine thrower.
"In the Somme sector. there were
repeated clashes Of reconnoNer1ng de-
tachments. Fifteen Englishmen re.
manned as prisoners In our hands.
Mrs. Harley Killed.
SA1IONINA. March 9;-Mrs. Harley.
a sister of Lord French, commander
N chief OF the British home defense
corps. died at Monastir from
wound received when a shell struck
An ambulance to which she was at
tached.
Six Hundred Prisoners.
BERLIN, (via Sayville wireless)
March 9.-Four officers and six nun
dred men of ranks were taken prison
era with several machine guns and
mine throwers in German successes
achieved against Russian forces IN
the storming OF positions on the edge
OF Magyaros (Rumanian 'front.', the
war once announced today.
.Betwecn the Trotus and UZ val
leys our troops stormed the height
of the ridge of Magyaros and the
neighboring strongly entrenched posi-
lions Of the Russians" the statement
said. -Four officers, six hundred OF
ranks and several machine guns and
mine throwers were captured"
Important French Victory.
PARIS. March 9.-French forces
Yesterday registered an important VIC
tory ON the front between Mafsoli
Champagne and Dumesnil. carrying
all German positions on a front Of
1925 yards and to q depth Of from
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09
LACK Of FOOD
AND MATERIAL
Germany Always Denies That
She is in Want in Reply
to Rumors and
Assertions.
BUILDING zEPPEL1NsI
offielaI'. speech Taken to Reveal
That There 10 Grave situation
Dseeuss Of insufficient
supplies.
BUILDING zEPPELINs
[By John Grandens. United Press
Staff Correspondent

[By John Grandens. United Press
Staff Correspondent
BMRIGN, March 9.-vigorous de-
nial that Germany has ceased con-
struction OF Zeppelins, as reported
from foreign sources, was made by
high ohicial today.
ssThe construction continues" he
said. TT Is false that there Is not
enough material. We have plenty
and there are plenty OF workmen
also"
Berlin suffered from mild small
nox scare today. Thousands OF resi-
dents have been vaccinated, following
discovery Of q few cases here.
Reserves Exhausted.
LONDON, March 9.-Themselves
we'll fed and certain the German
submarine war cannot restrict furth-
er food supplies, press and public
alike today saw In report OF Ger
man oflicial's speech from Berlin IN
dication of q grave situation Of lack
OF food In iGermany. The speech ~
ferred to Was. ~ NE FFuselln 1ood
dictator. Or. George Michaelis. deiiv-
cred IN the Pfusotan diet. !.
tWo have Uncovered IN fhe third
year ok the war" he was reported 70
have declared, s.that among all sec
tions of the people the general feel
ing is not one of that edurance for
which We had hoped. We have not
had that stern supervision in cities
which is absolutely necessary. There
has been widespread abuse OF bread
tickets; entailing grave consequences
as regards our stock. Bread tickets
have been illegally used on such a
shocking scale that our entire re-
serves were exhausted.
Zeppelin 10 Dead.
AMSTERDAM. March 9.-Arrange-
ments have not been completed for
the funeral of Count Won Zeppelin,
according to Berlin dispatches today.
They reported that the great dfrig-
ible inventor died from inflammation
of the lungs. For some time he had
been suffering from dysentery ana
later he developed the mumps. An
operation was necessary. While con-
yalescing from this operation, In
flammation OF the lungs developed.
Mourn for Zeppelin.
[By John Grandens. United. Press
STAFF Correspondent
BERLIN, March 9-Omcials and
public alike mourned the passing OF
Count Won Zeppelin today. Prelimfn-
ary arrangements for the funeral OF
Germany's foremost inventor were
today at Charlottenburg.
Special mourning services will be held
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09
BELGIAN Children Won't Starue
For at Least One Week
$780, 600 Fund Including keokuk Contribution, Keeps
Spark Of Life Alive Fe.p Days Longer

> SIS for 100000 destitute Belgian
q ef the Literary Digest handed Her
5s
samission for relief in Belgium, said:
: fed every day.
II times $500 900 must be forthcoming
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09
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rThe Tageblatt's reference to
.sWilson's chief opponent" evidently
means former Secretary VIM. Jen-
nings Bryan. who has frequently been
quoted substantially as stated in the
editorial abOve.]
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09
zeupelIn Is Dead.

Mourn for Zeppelin.
IBy John Grandens, United. Press
STAR Correspondent
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09

"nas say In - ssnats Il the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09
Six Hundred Prisoners.
,mportant French Victory.

PARIS, March 9.-French forces
yesterday registered an important VIC
tory on the front between MaisOi
Champagne and Dumesnil. carrying
all German positions on front OF
1925 yards and to q depth Of from
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-09

rhe Telegraph service Of The
Daily Gate City. and Constitu-
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
NEGRO'S ASSAILANT
IS BOUND OVER

William Flatt. charged with as
sault and battery with intent 10 kill,
was found guilty in city court Satur-
day morning and bound over 10 the
circuit court grand jury under bond
OF $1,000 Fred Flat, a brother. is
implicated in the affair, and he. too.
was bound over under bond.
The charge is the result OF the
stabbing of Harvey Young. Negro
porter at the Jefferson hotel on the
night Of July 6. Young was in the
hospital for six weeks and for a
time it was thought that ne would
not recover.
Four persons were arraigned in
court as the result Of a raid made
by Detectives PABLO. Delinski. Hamil-
ton and Roberts Friday night. They
are Marie Marland. charged with
keeping a house OF III fame. and also
OF operating a blind tiger, Ina
Blackwell. charged with frequent
ing and Carl Hinrich and Glen J.
Logan. also charged with frequent
ing All four entered pleas Of not
guilty
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
SIMPLE SERVICES MARK
JUDGE FORD'S FUNERAL

Funeral services for the late
Judge George Ford were held from
the residence. $50 w. washington
av, Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
Rev. c. A. Lippincott was in charge
Of the services. In compliance with
a request of the former judge the
services were entirely without dis
play Burial was held in Riverview
cemetery.
At ESQ o'clock members OF the
81. Joseph county bar association
met i'm the superior court room for
merly occupied bv Judge Ford. and
a committee composed OF Thomas
w. Slick. sired Kline. Gilbert Elliott.
ID. u. Kenneth and Judge Vernon
Van Fleet We're appointed 10 ar
range for memorial exercises that
VIII probably be held in the super
Tor court room at the opening OF the
fan term.
Immediately following the meet
ing OF the barristers all members
went 70 the Ford home in a body
where they participated IN the fu-
neral exercises.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
DRAWS $500 FINE
AND FARM SENTENCE

Joseph VALID. 44S Lincoln way E..
was sentenced to $50 days on the
penal farm and a fine of $500 and
costs on a charge Of adultery in city
court Saturday morning. He was
convicted on the testimony Of three
girls. Eta Bauerman Sadie Smith
and Ethel Fielder. each Of whom
admitted improper relations with
him. The girls we're sentenced to
$50 days each in the correctional de-
partment of the Indiana women's
prison.
VallO's attorney says the charge is
entirely "trumped up" by "A man
from North Dakota by the name OF
Smith. who. ne says. ran away with
Vallo's wife and child A damage
suit for $4,000 for alienation Of af-
fections has been filed i'm North Da-
kota by VALID against Smith, and
VALID claims that Smith has spent
considerable money in forcing this
case.
VALID will appeal to the superior
court.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

bers. Original poetry and stories
will be read and there will be an ex-
hibition OF original art. arts and
crafts, and domestic art. In addition
TO these programs. there are nv.
general day programs 10 be given
by the departments.
The music and art department has
the following officers: Mrs. Walter
K. Sherman. chairman Of the art
section. Mrs. Harry E Schadt,
chairman Of the music section: Mrs
Ralph NJ. Hutchinson, vice chair
man: Miss Elda Holland, secretary,
and Mrs. Granville Zeigler. treasur-
er; Mrs. J. G. PaXson and Mrs. r. c.
Shanklin. chairmen Of the program
committee. This department will
follow a comparative study of Amer
lean music and American art. IL
will meet on alternate Mondays.
The practical psychology depart
ment has Mrs. Harry n. Bartlett as
leader and chairman; Mrs. Beulah
Y. Stone. vice chairman; Mrs. W. j.
East, treasurer and Mrs NJ. p.
Keegan, secretary. The department
meet alternate Thursdays
The literature and drama depart
ment is led by Mrs. Lem J. Oare as
chairman; Miss Winifred Whaley,
vice chairman: Miss Bertha Gallo
way. secretary; Mrs Helen BrunsOn.
treasurer. and Mrs. Eleanor Shedd
as chairman Of the program COM
mittee. Their department will study
American literature and drama and
will meet on alternate Wednesdays.
Mrs. II. ]. Bennett is the head of
the political economy and civics de-
partment: DR.. Alta VI. BOram is as
sistant chairman; Mrs. F. r. Clapp,
treasurer. and Miss Elda Holland,
chairman of the program committee.
This department will hold a series Of
debates and will study legislation
and social reform. Prominent bust
ness women have promised to talk
before this section, which will meet
on alternate Fridays.
Red Cross Department.
The Red Cross department with
Mrs Walter II. Baker as chairman;
Mrs. J. G.. Paxson. vice chairman
and Mrs. G. +. HanSel- IIedSui eI'
will continue making hospital shirts.
meeting every week. Members Of
this department will also have
charge of the "Trinket and Treasure
fund. Money derived from this
source will be sent TO the New York
headquarters to be put in the ma
tional aviation fund. During each
Red Cross meeting there will be a
current events program and an ex-
change of ideas of how the club can
hest do its Bit during the war.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02

awards for er-playground COM
petition by T.. G. Manning, who is
on the municipal recreation com
mittee. He was assisted by Mrs.
Glenn Smogor and Mrs. Homer Mil
Ter
The prizes were awarded as fol-
lows
Junior Boys Indoor Baseball
lea sue-Oliver.
Junior boys swimming team
Leeper.
Junior boys track team-Oliver.
intermediate Boys Indoor Base
ball league-Oliver.
Intermediate boys swimming
Intermediate boys track team
oliver
Mems Indoor Baseball league
Haley.
Mems Baseball league-Oliver.
Mems Nouey Ball league-Oliver.
Mems tennis team-Howard
Mems swimming team-LeeTer.
Mems track team-Oliver.
Girls Bat Ball eague-Oliver.
Girls Volley Ball league-Oliver.
Girls Indoor Baseball league
Haley.
Girls tennis team-IleeDer.
one button was awarded 10 each
player ON each of the winning
teams. These buttons are Of bronze
with raised flying mercury foot
with the words south Bend Play
ground Champions" inscribed above.
Yesterdays festival marked the
summers close of the city's play
grounds However. il was decided
by the recreation committee that
Perlev. oliver and Haley grounds
be kept open after school hours for
some weeks 10 follow so as TO af-
ford some amusement for the chill
dren
The committee i'm charge of Sat
urday afternoons program consist
eel OF X. *. Rockne, and the direct
ors of the various Fairgrounds
throughout the city.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
ENGMAN TELLS
OF EXPORT WORK
License Bureau Has Grown to
be One of Large Oi-
mansions.

Harry A. Engman, jr., a former
president Of the South Bend Cham
Der of Commerce and a well-known
manufacturer Of this city, who now
is acting as first assistant to the
chief of the export license bureau of
the United States government. is at
home here for a few days Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph d. oliver. jr., also re-
turned with Mr.. Engman for the
weekend and Labor day. Mr.. oliver
is acting as Mr.. Engmans assist
ant
In speaking OF the work of the
export license bureau, Mr.. Engman
pointed out that the work has ex-
banded in the last few weeks from
division Of the department of
commerce into a separate unit OF
the government like the shipping
board or the food control board.
The bureau has grown as rapid
ly as Great Britains censorship"
said Mr.. Engman. The censorship
started at a desk in London and
now occupies an entire city block.
Grows by Leaps and Bounds.
When / was first called to Wash
ington TO take over the admins
trative work of the board, there
were not more than 100 operatives
in the organization. Now. as a sep
arate unit of the government under
the presidents recent proclamation.
there are 500 operatives in Wash
lngtOn and a branch in New York
employing 100 as well as other
branches in all port cities. These
branches now report direct TO the
bureau instead of the department of
commerce"
Mr.. Engman also has charge Of
the commercial experts, who make
recommendations concerning the
distribution of their special lines. |
such as calico. fabrics, steel. etc
The purpose of this work is. OF
course. to see that all materials stay
in the United States or go TO our al
lies and do not reach the Germanic
allies or Germany.
Statistics Important.
The statistical work Of the bu-
reau also is an important part OF the
activity of the organization. The
whole scheme Of distribution is
based on statistics gathered in the |
United States and abroad. This work /
is under Mr.. Engman's direction.
I'VE feel that the work Of the ex-
port license bureau is of tremen- /
dous importance" said Mr.. Eng |
man, "as il is the war method OF |
conserving our commodities for our
own use, of equitably distributing /
the surplus among our allies and |
of preventing shipments into Ger |
many"
Mr.. Engman will return 10 Wash |
ingtOn Tuesday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
BOARD OF CHARITIES
AND CORRECTIONS MEETS

One resignation. five reappoint-
ments and one new appointment
was announced for the board Of
charities and corrections for the
coming year in the circuit court
by Judge Walter 4. Funk Satur-
day. Or. J. B. Berteling was the
man who rendered his resignation,
owing 10 the amount Of work he
already has as a member OF the ex-
emptiOn board
Marvin Campbell. Iden s. Romig.
r. o. Cotton. Fred Hewlett and
Mrs. George 3. Williams were re-
appointed. Mrs. Williams appoint
ment is for three years while Cot
tona and Hewlett were reappointed
for two years. Frank G. Teopp is
is the new member OF the board.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
SICK LIST

hospital who broke his ankle. is
reCuperatinR-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-02
FIRST QUOTA TO BE MADE
Up OF VOLUNTEERS
SAY LOCAL BOARDS

Final instructions on getting the
first five percent of the men ready
that are TO leave Sept. for the
training camp Of the new national
army were received Saturday morn
ing by the three divisions of the
exemption boards in this city. owing
TO the fact that a number of the To-
cal boards throughout the state have
withdrawn the certified lists Of regis
trants from the files of the district
boards the first five percent Of the
men 10 go will have 10 be chosen
from volunteers.
Already in the local divisions a
number of men have signiied their
intentions TO volunteer for the first
percent. These men were drafted
but would not be required TO leave
until about the middle of the month.
The reason for the number of
boards through the state withdraw
ing their lists Of registrants, seems
to have been occasioned by the
newspaper reports that the original
regulations relative 20 exemption
had been changed because Of de-
pendants.
According 10 the letter received
from Jesse Eschbach, state conscrip-
ton agent. there has been no change
in the original regulations and eX-
is wholly a case of depend
ency.
The lists certified by the local
boards to the district board at La
porte some time ago has not as vet
been returned, and members Of the
local boards are still up "A tree" as
10 which men are to be notified. II
is thought that the volunteer system
will hold good for the first few days.
unless the men refuse 10 volunteer
and then they will have TO be given
written notice.
Division No. . finished its certified
list for the men chosen from the
second call Saturday and this list
will be Immediately forwarded TO
Andrew ]. Hickey chairman Of the
district board at Laporte. Division
No. will not have its list certified
until the first Of the week
Exemption appeal commissioners
are beginning 10 receive more work
daily as a number of appeals have
been filed in the last few days. They
will start 10 work on these appeals
next Tuesday Up until the present
they have been looking over exemp-
ton claims allowed by their respec-
tive boards.