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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
declares, in commenting on President
Vilsau,a ran1vN f0 Austria

| Wilson's reply to Austria.
'The contents OF Wilson's reply
confirm the views we have already
expressed, that Wilson will not de.
part from the conditions Of war aims
hitherto proclaimed, and the policy
OF humiliation can find absolute ex
preston in him. Moreover, he does
not give the Austrian proposal any
positive explanation and refuses any
formal explanation on refusal OF
peace. especially the idea Of con-
ference"
Will Not Answer.
MILAN, Sept. 19.--The Corriere-
Delta-Sera declares 1t learns from =
reliable source that the vatican Will
not answer Austria's note to the pope
asking his moral support of its peace
proposal.
Austria has attempted to disturb the
Catholic conscience by invoking the
pope's Intervention, the Secolo says.
but the great majority of Catholics IA
vor a peace according to Justice.
The Popol1o Italia refuses to pub
lish the note to the pope stating the
only way to hasten peace is to "hit
hard, like Foch.'
Note Not Received.
ROME, Sept 1S.-"The Austrian
note has not yet reached the govern
ment, but if the newspaper text is
exact, italy must point that the pro-
posal aiming at creation Of so-called
negotiations is devoid of real intent
toward peace and the possibility of
practical success" said semtofl-
cial statement given out here today.
Recent statements by Austro-Hun-
garian and German statesmen, ex-
Guiding the ceding of territories and
the final Ubiquitous Brest and Buch-
Arrest treaties render impossible the
beginning of useful negotiations.
''The entente and the United States
have made known their eager aspir-
atoms toward just peace and also
an essential basis whereupon they
say just peace must be
founded. On these points the Austrian
proposal says nothing with regard to
the Italian aspirations. They are well
known to Austria and also to the al
lies, who have recognized them.
"These aspirations are summed up
in the accomplishment Of Italian un-
ity through the liberation Of Italian
populations still subject to Austria.
Until Austria recognizes these par
ucular aims. as well as the general
ones for which the allies are fighting
Italy will not abandon the struggle
aiming at the creation of a humanitar-
ian organization which will make
safe lasting peace, liberty and JUS
tice."
Allies Should Answer,
STOCKHOLM, Sept 19.-"Presi-
dent Wilson previously stated his
view and therefore there is no rea-
son for a further statement by him,
but the allies ought to answer the
Austrian note in such way that
their war aims will appear as plain
as Wilson'S" declared Hjalmar Brant-
ing in an interview today.
"They ought to use this oppor tn
nifty of emphasizing the democratic
movements in the central empires.
thus proving what is really prevent
ing peace. They must state they
are united to crush any enemy coun-
try, but that the rights of Austro-
German peoples must be observed.
Austria should plainly explain its
position regarding Wilson's fourteen
aoinfs "
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
the only language the enemy under
Germans Movina Out.

BASLE, Sept. 19.-The wealthy in
habitants of Mulhausen are evacuat-
ing the city, the Nachritsen declares.
The rest Of the population are prepar-
ing TO comply with the military order
to leave A similar exodus from other
Rhine towns is reported to be under
way, through fear of a Franco-Ameri-
can push in Alsace.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
Dull Times.

New Haven Register: 1t is thIee Il
four days now since any OF lue md
year-old sergeants have gone gu. anx
captured an entire German coh'p"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
AMERICAN SHELLS
BURST IN METZ
Continued from rage II

brought new confidence and aggressive
spirit to the entire army.
Against this, the Germans suffered
loss Of valuable ground, more than a
full division in prisoners. quantities
OF supplies and sustained a severe
blow to their constantly sinking
morale
The army regards its artillery. in.
1antry, machine gun, etc, as speaking
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19

Pennsylvania mining laws require
a mule shall have 700 cubic feet Of
air a minute and miner 200 cubic
feet
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
Submarine Blown Up.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service!
LONDON, Sept. 19.-Survivors say
the German submarine which torpe
doed the British steamer GALWAY
Castle was blown up and that al
aboard persisted.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
Weather Conditions.

An area of high pressure, which is
moving eastward from Manitoba, is
attended by cool weather in the north
ern districts, and freezing tempera-
ture in the northern plateau region.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
River Bulletin.

| The river will remain nearly sta
tionary, with falling tendency, from
Muscatine TO Louisiana during the
next forty-eight hours.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
German Press Is Bitter.

iTeuton.
German Press Is Bitter.
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 19.-The Ger
man press is bitter in its denuncia-
ton of the entente's replies to Aus
tria's efforts toward peace
"Balfour settles the entente's posi-
ton regarding Austria's proposal"
declared the Cologne Volks zeitung.
HE talks as if British troops were
before Berlin: Our troops will teach
him that he has lot to learn"
The Rheinische Westphalische
zeitung, official organ of Krupps.
says:
THE entente's answer is catastro-
phal Wherever we turn we find the
same reply: Force, force to the last.
No peace before Germanyots beaten
The Austrian offer killed all possible
differences between our enemies and
moulded them again into One solid
block"
| The Vorwaerts says:
| Continuance of the Finnish ven
ture is a serious hindrance to Aus
| tria's peace efforts"
! The Tageblatt, commenting on the
offer of peace to Belgium, states:
III the O1Ier was IndQe, II HuSL
| have been made by some unofficial
| person"
- Commenting on Balfour's state
ment, the Tages Zeitung says.
Does anyone in Germany contend
| that the entente is ready to accept
! conciliatory peace? Our motto
must more than ever be Victory or
disaster
! The Deutsche Zeitung declares:
"Balfour's peace would make Ger
many a third rate power. Therefore
we are ready to shed our last drop
| of blood to avert this catastrophe. .
J Cold and Cutting Scorn.
! THE HAGUE, Sept. 19.-"This cold
and cutting scorn, this cool rejection.
has more overwhelming and ami
hilating effect than all the official
/ phrases which the man in the white
house could have employed" the
lRheinische Westphalische Zeitung
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
Local Observations.

Mean temperature 18th, 81.
Highest, SO.
Lowest, As.
Lowest last night. 40.
FRED z. GOSEWISCH,
Observer
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19

There have been light rains In ta
upper Mississippi valley, and heavis
rains in the lower Missouri valley a.
Kansas City amidst. Louis.
Local Dissertations.
Sept Bar. Their. Wind WITH
18 8 o. m.--2995 81 w PtCpds
10 8 a. m.--29.95 40 E CID
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
Late Market Quotations

Eggs.o Ordinary firsts, 4les,s.E
!. Cheese Twins, 271ag2so: w..
Americas. 290soc. -O@
Potatoes Receipts, 20 cara ~,
Mimi. per owt., $2.s5@255. vi
IAve poultry - Fowls, sems...
ducks. 2>@80c; glssse, lsxsSI
spring chickens. 271sc; turksyv~ wv. y
Chicago Rye and Barley
CHICAGO. Sept. 1s.-Rys-No I,
t1.83@l68h.
Barley-s0c031DO.
Timothy-$7.00Gn10,pO. t-r6
Glover Nominal ~. y
St Louis Horses and Mule.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Sept. iS-Ho,.
ALL varieties sold about staaS,
good fast soufherners with oualt
causing the greatest competition, VIM
the more medium grades holding NJ
well.
DRAFT horses. extra. .&23o@M
Eastern CHUNKS .:.......... 150@lA
Farm mares, southern type. 125@lG
soutnern horses. cnoace.. 1l6@a
Southern horses. medium. 65a1N
Plugs 100 u
Southern horses, cheap. 25a q
Mules-There was large run aud
buyers were active. Quality ranea
from fair to good, with a quick and
easy sale for better class. The boo,
small mules sold with difficulty. III,
market is still ripe for large cotto,
mules of quality.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-19
AUSTRIA WILL
TRY IT AGAIN
(Continued from page ~

TOOHCIHUyu y
sive is adding to the troubles of the
ITeuton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Promotion Captain Adams

Promotion Captain Adams
Word has been received at PM.
land of the promotion Of Lieut., wa
demar l.. Adams of the Coast ArA
lery Corps. who has been at the m'
tary school at Fortress Monroe, to U
rank Of captain. Captain Adams ]oL
! ed the Maine National Guard IN w
as private. believeing that Amer"
would eventually be called upon 70
her bit In the world war. Captain Nv
ans is very popular and his rfienos ~
delighted to hear Of his promotion
First Death in Sanford Company
Funeral services for Lyman Brow
private of sd Company. were from !"
residence Monday afternoon at A"'
Rev Oscar w. Stuart Of the Baps
church officiating. Members OF the Ivy
Order OF Moose Of Sanford ATTENDED }"
body and performed their rites \"
Brown was the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W
ID Brown and was % years old. He "'
taken i'll at Camp Devens and came " ?"
home where he died Saturday. lie 10 ."
vived besides his parents by one sS','
Harriet F.. Brown Of Alfred. This IL -
first death in the Sanford COMPANY nun
bering $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
ADVERSE REPORT ON
HEALTH INSURANCE Ri,

Boston. Jan. 15.--An adverse rsn..
on bill providing for compulsor,. ' "
surance. advocated by Goyernor =,
Call, was sent to the Senate tnsN
by the recess commission ON 60
insurance. Nine of the IL mer,h.s
signed the report. eight of them a.,
demning the proposed system As Il,
respect a solution for alleged ay,.,
ing evils, while the other signer g.
mer Senator Robert NJ. Washhurr =.
Worcester, qualified his endorssm.,.
with the statement that health irs,.
ance was inadequate and that the ana.
ton should be given further STUDY a..
cr the war.
The report declared that preyenn..
of dlsea~c was more to be desired th,,
compensation for the Nic::ms ~, 3.
ness. Extension Of fre. ,,;spe,v.- !.
service in the larger cities ana Of ~,
system of group insurance for e,'
ploNes in Industrial plants was recon,
mendod. IT was estimated taat ~
health insurance plan as uu.lincr ..
the bill would cost the SAFE -ro-
s3o,00o.n00 to $ic.0o0p00 yeai.
a minority report signed hv e..
othe" two members of the curnuiSs FL,
recommended further study Of -,
matte
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
ITALIAN OFFENSIVE
Continued from PAGE One)

Continued from Pare One)
river they have added materially to their
bridgehead east of Cape Sile. pushing back
the enemy from several trenches W7licn
were retained by the Italians in spite OF
furious counter attacks.
In the hill region the Austro-Germans
offered strong resistance, but the Italians,
ably supported by artillery. would not be
denied and in addition to intlicting ex-
tremely heavy casualties captured eight
officers and 2S3 men.
On the other fronts the fighting, except
for the artillery. continue below normal,
although the Canadians again have rallied
German trenches north Of Lens, blowing
up their dugouts and taking prisoners
and a machine gun.
Yarmouth. English coast town. was
bombarded Monday night by German war
craft. three persons being killed and 10 In
jured. Some 20 shells fell in the town.
Probably will the purpose of laying fur
Their plans to meet the anticipated stroke
OF the reinforced armies of the Germans
on the western front, there will be an
early meeting in plenary session at Yer
sailles Of the supreme allied war council.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
WOMAN IN CASE
iContinued from Page One)

Il am an American girl through and
through, first, last and all the time, and I
would not do thing against my country
and l would break my engagement with
him and never speak to him again If he
was a spy. But l know that he is not
and 1 know he can prove that he is not"
Take Sporrman to Baltimore
Baltimore. Jan. 15.-Leut. Walter Sporr-
man, the alleged German spy arrested on
the aviation field near Norfolk last week,
was brought to Baltimore this afternoon.
Two hours previous to his arrival his
brother. Frederick H. c. Sporrman. who
was arrested here last night, was sent
to jail
Marius Aisch Of this city was taken
into custody today by the federal agents.
II developed Aisch held some papers be :
longing to Lieut.. Sporrman. He himself
volunteered the information to the Balti-
more police and he was taken in charge
by United States officers until the papers
were seized. Other arrests are expected
Woman in Case
! The woman whose friendship with
Sporrman led to his apprehension at Nor
folk is now under arrest 1t was through,
Sporrman's fascination for her that no
was traced to Newport News She is a
violnist in a Washington hotel and Sporr-
man. it is said, was in frequent communt-
cation with her.
! Records at the local federal office sho,,,
that an enemy alien permit was issued to
Sporrman several months ago. The rec
ord Showed statements from Sporrman
that he had come to America with his
brother Frederick In 1910.
These statements, SO far as could be as
certained We're never verified by the fed
eral agents. Papers seized in Sporrman's
rooms in this city last week indicated
dealings with both Bernstorff and Boy
Ed and that he had reported for service"
in Germany after the war began in Au-
gust 1914
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
PRINT PAPER
Continued from Page One)
FernaId Opposes Measure

Opposing the resolution, Senator Fer
maid Of Maine declared it was only a
means of invoking censorship on the
press and denied it would benefit pub
fishers.
IF you desire to aid the publishers
of this country" he said. repeal the
zone system. which will in my juds
ment, be of greater benefit to them than
any possible control by the govern
ment of the paper industry"
AS means of improving the paper
supply he urged that the Senate insist
that unless Canada removed her en-
barge on pulp wood, no coal or cotton
from the United States be permitted
to cross the border.
"tnleSS some assurances are given
in the resolution for an equitable dis
tribution of paper at q fair price" de-
clared Senator Reed, I'VE will he Gre
ating here something infinitely worse
than press censorship. We will be Gre
ating here the power of press suppress
sion and humiliation"
The coal famine. Senator Reed de-
clared. was an instance of results of
giving the government additional pow
cr. He charged that the method used
in fixing coal prices. vas directly re-
sponsible for the coal shortage
Senator Smith Of Arizona announced
that he would ask to nave the reSolu-
ton amended to provide for equitable
distribution of print paper at a fair
DcjCp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
PROPOSE PROBE OF
CHARGES. AGAINST
CHARACTER" OF TROOPS

Washington, Jan. 5.-Congressional h
vestigation of "slanderous chares,
against the character Of American trr,
abroad, alleged to have been circula.
by the Anti-Saloon League. was prlpos4
in resolution today by Rep Cary O
Wisconsin.
The resolution proposes that sycsss
Clark appoint seven members from IL
military committee to inquire into ",hes
grave and serious charges" II SAWS n,
statements by the Anti Saloon Lelgr
that our soldiers in Europe are drurt
ards. afflicted with vile diseases, flN,
the prisons" are "slanderous ana de,r
mental to the character and reputatn
of our boys, who are sacrificing their ly
for liberty"
The resolution would empower the com
mittee to summon witnesses from II,
Anti-Saloon League and to compel m
league to disclose where it obtained I,
Information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
SOON AS q
Continued from Page One)
Would Add 100000 Each Year

Registration of men who have be-
come of age since the draft law was
enacted was recommended in the re-
cent report of Provost Marshal Gener-
Crowder. 1t is estimated that it will
add about 100000 men to the draft
available each year.
congressman have been advised that
further legislation is necessary TO per-
feet and carry on the draft and the
passage of Senator Chamberlain's bill
with administration support is expect
cd promptly in both houses
Another bill introduced by Senator
Chamberlain would provide a dstinc-
tive badge or button for exempted
men.
THO bin changing tie basis Of state
quotas is believed to provide a more
equitable system, as it will exclude
entirely enemy aliens from the basis.
Enemy aliens were included in the
basis for the first draft and there was
much complaint. Heavy enemy alien
populations in some CoNgested dis
tricts forced Americans TO army duty
regardless Of exemption claims.
TO facilitate collection Of private in
surance policies held by troops. an
other bill would require private insur-
arce companies to accept the official
army record as proof OF death Of men
among the army insured.
Exemption of the government from
payment OF the new war tax on auto
mobiles is the purpose of another bill
introduced by Senator Chamberlain to
deal principally with the large gov
eminent purchase Of motor trucks.
Arrangements have been made by
the War department to fill from the
second draft sometime this spring the
extensive vacancies in the coast artil-
lery caused by the organization of pro-
visional regiments of mobile heavy ar
tillery for service in France. Unless
some unforeseen emergency develops
organization of regiments for foreign
service in the corps will not be carried
any further than to complete the units
now in process Of development
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
GRANT MURDER TRIAL
Given DISAPPOINTMENT

Pittsfield, Mass, Jan. 15.-The trial
Of Lincoln Mckinley Grant. charged
with the murder of Miles Hewitt in
this city last February, which was
to have started IN the superior cour.
on January IS. was indefinitely post
poned today
Grant was ordered committed to the
state hospital for the criminal insane
at Bridgewater for observation after
Judge William Hamilton of the supe-
rior court had heard DR.. Scribner ana
DR.. Haviland of Worcester testify that
from their observations and findings in
the case Grant was subject to epileptic
insanity. During such an attack, they
said, he might commit serious crime
without knowing what he was doing.
Hewitt was murdered in his barn
by blow from behind with an axe.
His wife was arrested as an access
sorry. The date for her trial has not
been set
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
PORTLAND ELECTR|CS
OUT Of COMMISSION

Portland, Me-, Jan. 1.-THE entire Port
land street railway system has been out
, OF condition all day as a result Of the
heavy fall OF snow which began early
ithis morning and continued until late in
the afternoon.
only the city cars were running at
O'Clock and by noon not a wheel was
turning. This is the t,rst time in the his
tory of the company that the whole sys-
TEN has been tied up. 1t was expected 10
get the Congress street line running late
tonight and that the other lines will be
cleared before tomorrow noon.
Railroad trains were late but except on
the Mountain division none were stalled.
The total fall of snow was nine and half
inches. Ice foes practically blocked nav
igation in the harbor and the upper part
Of the bay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
COTTON CONSUMPTION
LESS IN DECEMBER
THAN IN DEC. 1916

Washington, Jan. 15.-Cotton consum-
ed during December amounted to 5l6.-
$50 running bales and for the five
months ending Dec. 81, 2,794. ISL bales,
the census bureau today announced
In December, 1915. consumption was
536,615 bales, and for the five months
period ending. 2,756.442
Cotton on hand Dec. 81. in consum-
ing establishments amounted to L.
576,514 bales. compared with 1906, $50 the
previous December and in public stor-
age and at congresses 3.S26,225 bales,
compared with 4.12S.S22 year ago.
Cotton spindles active during Deem
Der number 33649.O7S. compared with
32,63S,274 the previous year.
Imports during December were a.
ST. bales and for the five months ST.
090 bales.
Exports for December were 1854
bales. compared with 1921 the pre-
vious year. and for the five months
period 2,S4019l bales. compared with
$3.50 204 the previous year.
Linters included in exports for De-
cember were 1851 bales, and for the five
month period 1903. 1879 bales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
SOON TO HOLD
PLENARY MEETING
SUPREME COUNCIL

Paris. Jan. ia plenary meeting of the
supreme council. with the premiers and
military representatives of France, Great
Britain and Italy in attendance will be
held shortly at Versailles to discuss and
plan military operations in the western
front. which now includes Italy
Arthur II. Frazier. second secretary OF
the American embassy in Paris, has been
designated by the state department to
attend the council as diplomatic repre-
sentative of the United States until the
permanent delegates arrive. He will take
no part in the deliberations but will mere
~ report the proceedings to his govern.
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
DETAILS YARMOUTH


Yarmouth, Eng, Jan 15.-Thc enew
craft which bOmbarded Yarmouth Ia
night presumably was submarine 8
light cruiser. The homhardmert
which was preceded by illumination d
the town by large star shells, contr
ucd about eight minutes. The lnhat
tant5 were taken completely by sur
prise.
Owing to the blackncSs Of the nigh
the enemy was not seen. He fired % Z
% shells in rapid succession. Man
windows were shattered and numbe
of roofs and chimneys wrecked.
Most of the inhabitants were in te'
at the time of the attack. one Of III
three persons killed was sale
aboard his ship who had escaped sub
marines In mid-ocean. The other w
We're killed in the street. There wer
many narrow escapes among the occu
pants Of the damaged houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
FATE OF TEXAN
is SEA MYSTERY

New York, Jan. 15.--The fate of the
American Hawaiian steamship Texan.
reported in wireless messages yester-
Gay as sinking somewhere off the
coast. remained sea mystery TODAY.
Officials Of the company had up till
noon received no further information
about the vessels, which is presumed
t. have been the victim of a collision.
they were confident. however, that the
crew Of 43 had been rescued by other
vessels accompanying the Texan,
which had proceeded on the voyage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
BRITISH WERE NOT
SURPRISED At CAMBRIA

London. Jan. 15.-Andrew Bonar Law.
chancellor of the exchequer. announced
in the House Of Commons today that as a
result of Field Marshal Ha:g's inquiry the
general STAFF, war cabinet and the gov
eminent considered that the British high
er army command had not been surprised
by the German attack in the Cambria re-
gion Nov. 80 and that all proper and ade-
quate dispositions had been made to
meet it,
The chancellor said it was not neces "a :
~ to dispel the rumor that Field Marshal
Haig was being relieved of his command.