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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Liberty Loan Blanks
Now Are Going Out
Prom The Tribune Buresul

Washington, May 1.-THE Liberty
Loan-the first $4,000 100000 called for
by the government. under the bill au-
thorizing a>war loan Of S7,000000,0 900
was announced by the Secretary OF
the Treasury in somewhat vague terms
on May 2.
Tonight, ten days after the an
nouncement, the amount applied for is
unknown. The Treasury people do not
speak of subscriptions" They prefer
TO say Offerings" II was said to-
night that the offerings to date have
been less than three-quarters of =
billion. To infer from this that the
response has been disappointing would
be TO mistake the facts.
II was not until yesterday that the
American people were made aware OF
such essential particulars as the term
Of the bonds and the minimum size
And even now the subscription blanks
are not yet in the hands OF the banks.
The copy for these blanks is being tele-
graphed TO the twelve Federal Reserve
banks tonight. The blanks will be
printed as rapidly as possible, and. with
the knowledge Of the date of maturity.
the rate Of interest and the size of the
bonds in the reach of the public, the
Treasury officials hope that there in
stantly will be stimulus. and that
ere another ten days have passed the
two-billion mark will be attained. The
point is that the first impulse of enthu-
siasm was thwarted by the lack of in
formation.
During the first four days following
the announcement Of the Liberty Loan
the offerings from all over the country
were announced at the Treasury. Daily
figures were given out. Much was
made of competition between interior
cities. Definite questions as TO the
date Of maturity and size OF the bonds
were left unanswered. On May 4 the
reason given for that was that the Sec
retary wanted the advice Of bankers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
IFrom m. TrLbuns Rureaul

Washington, May Ill Japan has
placed her merchant fleet and fast
cruiser squadron at the disposal of the
Allies, according to reliable information
reaching Washington. Only the en-
trance Of the United States into the
war has caused as great satisfaction at
Entente capitals as Japan's pledge TO
cooperate without reserve in the fur
ther prosecution Of the war.
The stand of the Oriental power with
the United States and her other allies,
it is pointed out. relieves a tension
that has been keenly felt in Entente
diplomatic circles since the beginning
Of the war. France. it is known. has
favored greater participation by Japan
in both the military and naval opera
tions against Germany, but Great Brit
ain has opposed it on the grounds that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Chinese House Votes
Down War Resolution
Troops Scatter Mob Clamor.
ing for Action Against
Germany

Peking. May 1l.-After riotous Sc
cret session lasting throughout Thurs
day night, the House Of Representa-
tives refused TO pass resolution de-
claring war on Germany.
The House of Parliament was sur
rounded nv mob which demanded
war. making threats OF violence. I'm
oer the orders of Premier Tuan Chi-jui
troops dispersed the mob.
The Premier addressed the House,
urging declaration Of war He was
denounced oy members. who said he
was attempting to coerce Parliament.
The press is opposed to the war party,
urging Parliament to resist military
pressure on the ground that il threat
ems the republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Chicago Board Stops
May Wheat Trading
Action Probably Prevented
$40 Wheat, Says Fed
eral Official

Chicago, May ll.-Trading IN May
wheat was stopped short to-day by the
Chicago Board of Trade 1t is the hrst
time that such step has ever been
taken on the Chicago board, when
AYES the price Of wheat for the world.
It is regarded as possibly first step
toward the predicted limitation oil
maximum prices for basic food
products. ,;u..or. of the
hoard il was decided existing contracts
must be adjudicated by delivery OF
wheat or by settling price to be
agreed upon BY committee.
Federal official says the action OF
the board prevented fight which
might have brought $40 wheat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

of those in industries being called upon
by the government in the manufacture
of articles for the war, also opposed
excess profits tax. He proposed instead
increase Of the normal corporation
taxes
Cotton Men Protest
4 general attack upon the whole bill
was made by Cameron Morrison, OF
American Cotton Manufacturers Asso-
taxes over many years and reducing
the amount payable annually.
Opposing the doubling of taxes on
distilled spirits. Levi Cooke. attorney
for the National Wholesale Liquor
Dealers Association. predicted that 1t
would greatly increase Illicit produc-
tion. decreasing instead of increasing
Federal revenues.
1T is impossible to collect such a
heavy tax" he said, (which represents
a tax OF about 900 per cent upon the
cost of manufacture. The liquor trade
is not opposing any increase; in fact,
they advocate an increase, but not such
an enormous one as is proposed"
Robert Grain, Of the United States
Brewers Association. said that what
ever tax Congress may put on the
brewers will be Willingly and gladly
bowed TO. I'VE are hopeful, however,
that this onerous tax will be reduced" ,"
he said "a tax too heavy will destroy
large investments in breweries."
The propostd levy Of eight cents a
pound on carbonic gas was declared
arbitrary and grossly excessive by
Vice President A. r. Drunker of a
manufacturers association.
Would Upset Tobacco Industry
That the tobacco and cigarette
taxes would upset the industry" was
asserted by T. VI. Darlington. presi-
dent of the Tobacco Association OF
the United States. At least, he said
manufacturers should be given sixty
10 ninety days to adjust themselves
TO the change. As drafted, the taxes
would be retroactive.
A graduated or fat tax upon cigars
was urged by W. L. Crounse, Of the
National Cigar Leaf Association; J.
A. Block, Of Wheeling, W Va. repre-
senting the Independent Tobacco
Manufacturers Association. said the
proposed rates would drive many
small manufacturers out of business
Workers in the tobacco industry
also opposed the proposed increases
through President W. G. Perkins OF
the Cigarmakers' International Union
Many manufacturers, he predicted
would have to close their shops or
reduce wages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Euery One Must Subscribe
To Loans, McAdoo Says

Washington. May ll.-Secretary Nc
Adoo sounded warning to-day that
unless every person who possibly could
"did his bit" toward subscribing TO the
Liberty Loan il might fail.
III have every confidence he sara,
that the loan will be fully subscribed,
but the impression should not be per
mitted to 20 abroad that il is certain
10 carry unleso every one who can AZ
ford 70 subscribe does so. Every per-
son who can take part Of the loan, no
matter how small. should do so at
once"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Russian Socialists Call
World Peace Congress
Soldiers and Worl5men's Deputies to Establish
Relations with Stockholm Conference and Send
Delegates to Neutral and Allied Countries

which the Socialists regard as retaining
faint Of Imperialism from the old
regime.
The ministers have hinted at the pos
sibilty of forcing the issue by resign
ing unless they receive the support
that they have solicited. The outspoken
threat to resign in body, uttered in
the heat of last weeks crisis, brought
from the Council of Delegates the
frank avowal that the council is not
ready to assume governmental respon-
sibilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Fight on War Tax
Opens in Congress
How New Tax Affects
Incomes Of Married

Washington, May 1.-THE following
Is table OF the new income tax for
married persons, figured by an actuary
IN the Treasury Department and fur
Tlshed by Representative Cordel Hull,
Democrat. Of Tennessee
Income tax collected upon specified
net incomes Of married persons at the
new proposed rates:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

The Dumas rejection Of sep
arate peace plans. the personnel
of the Root mission TO Russia
and the discovery that Borg
bjerg, the Danish Socialist, scas
not authorized by Germdnys
Socialists TO propose peace
conference in Stockholm are
told Of on Page Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
Americans Held as Spies
Former Chicagoan and Daugh-
ter Arrested in Switzerland

Geneva. Switzerland, May ll.-Dr'
Henry Charles Scmers. Of Chicago his
daughter Alice and two German friends
named Rothschild and hopf have been
arrested here as German spies. DR..
Somers, who has an American pass
port. is said TO be native OF Frank
fort.
MARY PICkFORD al the STRAND IHb-
ATRE commanding tO-inOrrON. .-Alft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12

of those in industries being called upon
by the government in the manufacture
of articles for the war, also opposed
excess profits tax. He proposed instead
increase Of the normal corporation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-12
" E A T Fl E r

s.;r today and tomorrow, with
i;,tle change in temperature.
Moderate north winds.
null Report on PaEe u
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
Railroad Waue Board

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. I
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-A rail-
road wage adjustment board is Presi-
dent Wilson's plan to solve the de.
mand of the railway brotherhoods for
wage increases. Acceptance of this
arbitration principle by the employees
leaders at tomorrow's white house
conference would stave off drastic
legislation that the president will ask
of congress if all other plans fail TO
prevent tie-up of war Transports.
ton
The wage fixing board, according
to the presidents advisers today
will be modelled after the shin ward
and cantonment agreements between
the American Federation of Labor
and the government The decision
of the board would be binding. The
railroads have accepted this nrin.
ciDle. If the brotherhoods also agree
to it, there can be no nation wide
strike. The agreement would pro
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
STEAL CHICKS
AT COUNTY FARM
Tom Butler Tried to Mix Booze and
Autos-Got Fined for the
Experiment-Missing
Auto Found.

Tom Butler, from over the river,
was a little stewed last evening and
while trying to run his car he backed
into another auto and damaged it
slightly. He was arrested and pleaded
guilty He paid his fine and also
paid the owner of the other auto five
dollars damages Another party in
the car with Butler was fined for
being drunk.
Two parties were arrested, last
night for being drunk and one for
begging. All were ordered to leave
town. which they did.
The auto taken from VIM. Holland
night before last was found yester-
day out on Mckinley boulevard, sit
ting by the side of the road One
tire was blown out, but otherwise
the car was not damaged. 1t is
thought the car was taken by some
young men about town for ride,
which is dangerous proceeding
The superintendent of the county
farm reported to the police late yester-
day afternoon that about fifty chickens
had been stolen from the farm, and
it is probable that they were taken
night before last. One Of the in
!, mates Of the home heard chickens
squawlsing In the night. and upon in
vestigation yesterday Mr.. Hart found
that fifty were missing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21

The classes for Red Cross instruc-
tors being held at the Masonic build
ing are being well attended and are
producing exceedingly good work
The following work shop rules laid
down by the national Red Cross, are
being especially emphasized Will
all women who work on surgical
dressings please make note OF these
regulations and by observing them
carefully, make easier the work of
the instructors whose responsibility
it is to see that they are carried out:
l. Talk as little and as quietly as
possible.
q Leave the work room In perfect
order.
3. Cover your hair and wear a
large white apron.
4. Wash your hands Immediately
before beginning work.
5. Do not lay bags, pocket books,
gloves, etc. on the tables.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
Speed From America.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON, Nov. 21.-Added empha
sis that Americas more speedy and
larger participation in the trenches
has been necessitated by the Russian
and italian developments, was given
to Premier Lloyd Georges speech
before the American mission in news
paper comment today.
All editorial comments held the
prime minister's forceful address had
aptly summed up the part America
must henceforth play in the concert
of nations leagued against Germany.
Great stress was also laid on the
imperative need that Americas ship
building promises be kept in detail.
Premier Lloyd-George rendered his
conferees luncheon today In Down
ing street, many important British
officials attending. Colonel House
was the only American commissioner
absent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
Cattle starvinu hal rexaa.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-"There are
enough cattle starving to death OF
strip OF land the size of Germany in
Texas to feed all the United States
soldiers in France for two years.
That is the way the live stock prob
lem in Texas was characterized by
Charles Mccarthy, special representa-.
tive Of Herbert Hoover, who return
ed today from Texas.
The seven months drought in Texas
has caused 100000 cattle to be near
death from starvation, according to
Mccarthy The government is Co
operating to obtain food to save those
that can be reached in time.
Mccarthy today was in conference
with Joseph P. Cotton, head Of the
meat committee of the food admins
tration, and representatives of the
packers, regarding regulation OF the
packing industry. Mccarthy declar-
ed definitely that the policy would
be made public this week.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
CLASSY MACS
FOR BIG RACES
Nominations for Suburban, Metro
poitan and Tobogean Handi-
caps Have Been
Made

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Some of
the best performers on eastern
tarcks this year were nominated for
the Metropolitan handicap, the
Suburban handicap and the Tobog-
gan handicap. Nominations were
made public today and include Old
Rosebud, Hourless and Omar Khay-
yam, sensational handicap horses Of
the year. They are named for the
Suburban, which will be the first
time the trio of stars have been
pitted against each other.
Campfire, champion year old OF
1916, was also nominated for this
event. Sun Brier is entered In all
three events. Papp which was one
of the best Of this years horses will
run in the Metropolitan and Tobog-
gan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
SPORTS
RED TAPE GOES
IN ATHLETICS
cantonment Sports VIII Not Have
Usual Restrictions as to ANA
teur and Professional
Standings.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-The a. A U.
will eliminate the red tape for which
it has been noted in concentrating
its energies to boost athletics at mill
tary camps.
That was the declaration today OF
Charles A. Dean of Chicago. newly
elected president of the organization.
MY effort at present will be TO
raise money and encourage athletics
in the thirty-two camps" said Dean.
I'VE want the money for equipment
and the activity for the good of the
boys who are preparing to go to the
front"
y Dean declared the competition pro-
NOTED by the A. A. U. will be free
for alls with no questions asked
about amateur standing or fees, de-
manded."
IF an amateur should find him
self opposed bv a professional he
will not be hailed before a critical
he said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
Activities of Keokuk
Red Cross Chapter

The last four rules are absolutely
necessary il the dressings are 10 be
kept free from the germs that cause
wound infection Everyday cleanii-
ness alone is not sufficient These
precautions must be taken to keep
the dressings surgically clean
The activities of keokuk chapter,
American Red Cross, are many. The
knitting for the soldiers, surgical
dressings manufacture, comforts for
the lighting men, and general super
vision of all of this war work is fall
ing on the committees of this organi-
cation. Announcements viii appear
in this column from day TO day which
will be of interest to the women IN
the work, and they will doubtless
find much to their advantage in
watching this column for these an
nouncements. To be printed, how
ever, announcements must be gotten
in before noon, in order to appear
that day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
GOOD CONCERT
LAST NIGHT
Peoples Institute Band Appeared on
Program at Old Folks Con-
cert at Bethel
Church.

An old folks concert was given
last evening at Bethel A. M. q.
church under the direction of Mrs.
George Buckner. 1t was for the
benefit Of the Peoples Institute band,
and quite a sum was realized, as the
auditorium Of the church was
crowded.
The band played number Of
selections under the direction of AL
J. Fields. Mr.. Fields very accept
ably directed the organization in it's
concert last evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
vide for adjustment of the dispute
before an employees walkout could
occur.
Iowa Supreme Court Decision
Especial to The Gate Cityl

Especial to The Gate CityJ
DES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 21.-Rati-
gan VS.. Ratigan, petition for rehear-
ing overruled.
Hunt VS.! c. B. & @. r. R. Co., ap-
pellant, Page county, reversed.
Chapman vs. Chapman, appellant
Monitor county, reversed.
N. w. Trading Co. vs.. Western Live
stock ms. Co, appellant, Polk county,
affirmed.
Bank Of Auburn, appellant VS.. Ma
son, ct al, Hardin county, reversed
Brammer VS.. Iowa Telephone Co..
appellant, Franklin county. reversed
State of Iowa VS.. Brooks, appellant
Wapello county. reversed and re-
manded.
Hall VS.. Polk, at al, appellants, FIRE.
mont county, modified and affirmed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21

most elementary kitchen utensils. So
thorough was the German confiscation
|of everything metal, that the humblest
peasants kitchen was often robbed of
its last knife and fork.
In other ways the unit has demon
strated the sou11dness of the American
social workers. theory OF the harmful
ness OF unneedful charity. Shortly
after the arrival of the unit other char
ity workers distributed. gratuitiously
to the peasants. rabbits. chicken.
geese and ducks -with which to restock
their farms Almost without excep-
ton, the rabbits, chicken. geese and
ducks, having cost the peasants moth
ing, were promptly eaten.
The Smith college unit sells its barn
yard animals at a minimum price, but
having cost the peasant at least some
thing, he does not eat them but keeps
them for breeding.
Aside from Drs. Alice Tallant and
Maud Kelly of Philadelphia, who are
at the head of the unit the other mem
bers with their particular work are
Miss Lucy O'Mather, Hartford, Conn,
secretary; Miss Marie Volts, Newark,
N. j., head of the social service; Miss
Anne Chaplin. Springfield. Mass, So
cial service and nurse; Miss Millicent
Lewis, Irvington, N. Y, chauffeur and
ambulance; Miss Catherine Hooper,
Montclair, N j., social service; Miss
Marjorie Carr, chauffeur and social
service; Miss Ruth Joslin. chauffeur
and nurse; Miss Marion Bennett. Cam
bridge, Mass, chauffeur and nurse;
Miss Margaret Wood, Pasadena, Cali
fornia, chauffeur and children; Miss
Ruth Gaines, New York City, social
service and writer; Miss Elizabeth
Bliss, Worcester, Mass, children's
nurse; Miss Elizabeth Danna, Wor
cester, Mass, children and cobbler:
Miss Alice Leavens, Boston, head of
department and carpenter;
Mrs. Fahnestock, associate member
and writer; Miss Harriet Halves,
Cleveland.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21

time to see the little death-dealer rat
tie lively barrage over against a
German village when the Boches were
seen to be hanging out their shirts on
clothesline. The Huns fled-leay-
ing their laundry.
Reaching the end of the American
sector, we turned to the rear.
A ton1b-like stiffness reigned at that
moment. 1t was so quiet that the
loudest sound was the water splash
ing and swishing under the duck
boards" Oattice work pavements) be-
meath our feet.
Z Half an hour later the lull was brok-
en-. The Boches started sudden
spasm Of artillerying. They hurled
fifty shrapnel shells with a drum-fire
speed-twenty-five minute. perhaps.
Distant thumps and red flashes near
US showed the American gun volley
sent painstakingly in reply.
Then it was still again.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
Los Angeles to be Dry.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
LOS ANGELES, Calf, Nov. 21.-
Los Angeles has voted out the sa.
looms after April /, 1918, according
to nearly complete returns from yes:
terday's special election, the sale of
all distilled liquor and sweet wines is
likewise forbidden, but cafes, restau-
rants and clubs in limited number
are permitted sale of beer and light
wines containing fourteen percent
alcohol. Even this privilege is re-
stricted to the hours between II a.
m. and 9 p. m.
Returns from 6os precincts out of
707 gave the dry ordinance 53,542 for
and 33,94S against.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
When the Skin Seems Ablaze
With Itching and Burning

not find = blood remedy that sp.
proaches S. S. S. for real efficiency
It has been on the market for Fifty
years, during which time it has been
giving uniform satisfaction for all
manner of blood disorders If you
want prompt and lasting relief, you
can rely upon S. S. S. For expert
advice as to the treatment of your
own individual case, write to-day to
Chief Medical Adviser, Swift Specific
Co.. Dept. c Atlanta. Ga.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
Looks Now as If ST. PauI's Would
Have Trinity to Deal With Be
fore Winning the Cham
pionship.
Standing of Teams.

The two games Of indoor baseball
played last evening at the "Y'' gym
were close enough to be interesting.
These games make the standing OF
the teams different The Methodist,
by giving the Congregationalists q
beating. now take second place, and
the Christians now have little foot
hold, having won their first game last
night. Things are getting inter
esting now, as the Trinity team is
close to st. Paul
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
MAN
CALLED DOWN
Canadian Delegate to A. r. Of L. Con-
vention Called Conscriptfon
Law THAT DastardIy
Act"
limited Press Leased Wire Service. I

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
BUFFALO, N. Y, Nov. 21.-The
American Federation of Labor went
on record today as favoring the de-
portation Of all allied aliens in the
United States who refuse to enlist
here or under their own flags
During the two hour debate of this
resolution, Delegate Black, Of To-
ronto, denounced the United States
CONSUMPTION law as "that dastardly
act" and brought upon himself a
singing reply from President Com
pers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-21
There's just one thing to do.

There's just one thing to do.
If your skin seems ablaze with the
hery burning and itching of Eczema,
real and lasting relief can only
come from treatment that goes below
the surface-that reaches down to
the very source of the trouble. So
called skin-diseases come from a dis
ordered condition of the blood, and
the proper treatment is through the
blood
Search far and near. and you can