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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
|0|C|SM Of ]. 5. ARMY
ANSWERED BY BAKER
|retary Tells of Marvellous Progress Made in
Gathering Great Fighting Force To-
gether and Equipping it.
NATION HAS EQuALtED RECORD
Few Short Months Over Million Men
Have Been Given Training in
Various Branches.

its task with unanimity of spirit and
confidence in its powers.
"More has been done than anybody
dared to believe possible. That there
have been, here and there, errors OF
Judgment and delays, goes without
saying; but / should be wanting In
frankness were / to omit my own
estimate of the real unselfishness and
intelligence with which my asso-
ciates, military and civilian, have ap-
piled themselves to this understands
ing and the results demonstrate the
success of their efforts"
! Massing figures to show the Amer
ican progress, Baker suggested to the
committee inferentially that they had
dweit on details which. though I'm
portant. obscured the bigness Of the
task done.
"The death rate in our forces In
the United States" Baker said,
from mid-September to the end Of
December averaged 7.5 per thousand
and is slightly less than would have
been the death rate of men of the
same age at home.
Aside from deaths due to measles
and its complications (pneumonia
chiefly the rate was about two per
thousand per year and Baker held
out hope that with improved cloth
ing and health conditions the rs
rate would be lessened.
Turning to the ordnance branch.
he pointed to the necessity for de-
veloping trained officers, enlarging
the working force. building new
structures. modifying designs and
plans to conform to latest war ex-
perience. Expansion. too. had made
the quartermaster branch problems
difficult.
In the course of a resume of ac-
complishments, the secretary de-
clared:
"The training Of the army is pro-
ceeding rapidly and its spirit Is high.
Subsistence of the army has been
above criticism; its initial clothing
supply, temporarily inadequate. is
now substantially complete and re-
serves will rapidly accumulate. Arms
of the most modern and effective
kind-tncluding artillery, machine
guns, automatic rifles and small arms
have been provided by manufac-
ture or purchase for every soldier in
France and are available for every
soldier who can be gotten to France
in the year 1918.
"A substantial army is already in
France, where both men and officers
have been additionally and specially
trained and are ready for active SER
vice. No army Of similar size in the
history of the world has ever been
raised, equipped or trained so quick
ly. No such provision has ever been
made for the comfort, health and
general well-being Of an army.
"The health report for December
for a variety of reasons became
suddenly less favorable than for the
preceding months, but the unfavor-
able conditions have been met and
improvement is already apparent"
Bakers statements were made, he
said, with a full realization that
"some expressions of doubt, differ-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
RUSSIA SEEKS
HONORABLE PEACE
Trotsly Says Czar Was Not
Overthrown for Country to
Become Slaves Of
Another.
CONTINUE
UkraInla Joins In Efforts for Separate
Peace With Germany, But
Not at Any
Price.
CONTINUE

[By Joseph Shaplen, United Press
Staff Correspondent.
PBTROGTaAD, Jan. 10.-Ukrainia
and Russia have joined hands in the
peace negotiations with Germany.
Dispatches received from Brest-
Litovsk today expressed firm COLI
viction that with a united front.
shown by all Russian delegates. the
Russian plan for transfer OF peace
negotiations to neutral soil would Dc
forced on the Germans.
A message from Brest-Litovsk
which gave this news. also carried
the following report:
"On Monday (Russian Christmas
day. we crossed the trenches. Our
soldiers declared they were ready TO
support our peace efforts at all costs
but they added:
Remember we want 7eace-Dut
not q peace at any price.
"Trotsky replied to them:
1--WE will not bend our heads to
German imperialism. Russia did not
overthrow czarism to become the sub
ject OF another kind of slavery. You
may feel certain that with your sup
port we will sign only an honorable
peace"
The Russian peace delegates were
taken to Brest-Litovsk in sleighs.
They first met Ukrainian delegates
who had been awaiting their arrival.
The Ukrainians agreed to publish "a
formal resolution recognizing the
commissaries (BolshevikD govern
ment and the commissaries govern.
ment on their part agreed to recog-
nize Ukrainia's independence. The
Russians then communicated with
the Germans, suggesting that tho
Ulrainians be empowered to partake
in the negotiations and this was ac-
cepted.
The Ukrainians and Russians, It
was asserted, had agreed to maintain
a solid and united front on all ques-
tions.
Today the first matter taken up by
the general conference was the trans
fer in the negotiations to Stockholm
or some other neutral city. DIS
patches from the Russian delegates
today insisted they would not give up
this demand on the Germans.
"The transfer of the negotiations
TO a place where a free voice and a
free hearing can be accorded instead
of being continued in the Sitting
atmosphere of ruined city's hermet-
ically sealed fortress, is essential,
the message asserted.
Take Gloomy View.
.IBy Webb Miller, United Press Stan
Correspondent.
LONDON, Jan. 10.-President VIII
sons references to Russia show more
Sympathy than those Of other states
men-but the question is: will the
speech help toward achieving general
just peace?"
M. Litvinoff, named by the Bolshe-
Wiki as their ambassador to Great Brit
ain so summarized for the United
Press today his views on Americas S
peace terms
IT am afraid I will have to take a
most gloomy view, after the statement
of Britain and America he said, re-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10

led Press Leased Wire Service.l
ARLINGTON, Jan. 10.-No army
Euilar size in the history Of the
ever has been raised. equipped
aimed so quickly as the present
rican army, Secretary of War
today told senate military
ers investigating his depart
inting to the fact that in nine
lbs all branches Of the army
grown from 1924 officers to
56 officers and from 202.510
to 1,428,65O men. he answered
critics with a broad outline of
accomplished work which
Ield. showed the splendid effec-
less" OF the American people.
nerEan accomplishments, he
are such as to depress German
ls. when the Germans realize
the American democracy has
Ser blundered nor hesftated. but
Actually brought the full power
Is men and resources into COM
>ly organized strength against
military machine"
Ealth in campo is rapidly improv-
the clothing shortage is prac-
Qy met; the death rate is lower
In civil life; further increments
Irmy can be adequately equipped
trained as rapidly as those al
" In training can be transport
he declared.
4 this. he added, has been ac-
plished without serious industrial
pcation; the spirit of the army
Ugh; 1t is well fed; all kinds cf
; are available "for every soldier
can be gotten to France In the
1885," and great programs Of
Instruments of war have been
bulated."
bker did not answer criticisms in
lil in his preliminary statement.
for the ordnance department, he
lted to lack of experts available
to the tremendous expansion re-
led at the start of the war.
he war council, he announced,
add army officers and men from
life from time to time. Reor-
cation of the ordnance branch Is
under way, while the quarter
FER branch is undergoing shifts
fhich army men and civilians will
htiiized.
was anticipated, too, that Baker
Pd take occasion to discuss his
= Tor centralizing purchases and
Pies. AS for the council Of ma
el defense and war industries
e, he felt they had filled impor-
inches.
Aker asked the cooperation and
zee Of the military probers, but
lout apology for shortcomings, he
IN CONCLUSION:
We can now see the entire situa-
The international rush needs
substantially supplied. The tech
corps have been expanded and
ganized on Industrial and eff
lines. The coordination Of all
national needs with our pur-
es has been effected. An agency
Is to prevent conflicts and to
st those which cannot be pre-
ed.
" cooperation Of all interests
all people in the country the
on ls now organized and set to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
Germany Watching War Plan
Progress After Hearing tho
Presidents Peace
Terms,
PREDICT NEXT MOVES
II United States Exerts Full Strength
Kaiser viii Soc the Point
and Make Con-
oesslons.
rBy Carl D. Groat. United Press Staff
CORRESPONDENT

rBy Carl D. Groat. United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Ian. l0.-Amorica's
war work the next few months will
determine Germeny's attitude toward
Pesident wilson's peace terms. Off
cials here advised toady.
II we go in with all our strength
earnestly, enthusiastically and whole
heartedly-it will do more than any
thing else to bring early peace, the
experts said On the other handy il
America slows down under the
thought that peace is near, thestalel
will be far different, officials believes
Meantime Germany may appear 70
yield as far as possible to the Lloyd
George Wilson terms. The extent to
which she camouflages certain sec
tions, will measure Just how badly
she wants peace.
This is how officials prophesy the
'next steps" in this mighty maneuver
which, has already laid the founda-
tions for peace:
Germany will answer the terms,
accepting some, appearing to accept
others.
2-She will continue west front
offensive this spring and summer. Ii
fall finds her without big victory
to her credit she will then set about
in earnest TO negotiate peace.
3.-Russia will do-what? II Len
inc and Trotsky permit frank publica-
ton of the Wilson message in the
Russian press that will mean a long
stride toward swinging Russia back
to the allies. If they try to suppress
it totally or partially, 1t will mean
they are not to be- trusted, and that
Wilson's doctrine must be spread by
American propaganda, slowly.
AS for the United States, its posi-
ton is:
Our aims have been stated; take
them or leave them" Hence it will
proceed with it's plans for war, while
at the same time it spreads in Russia
and so far as possible in Austria
and in Germany it appeals to liberal
minds to cut loose from militarism
and join the new congress of nations,
where all are equal.
The state department is waiting to
ascertain how the government con-
trolled German press is permitted to-
deal with the Wilson message.
If It is printed with deletions or
mistranslations. the message will
then be put over to Germany by the
air route and otherwise.
France Speaks Next
PARIS, Jan. 1O-Minister of Foreign
Affairs Pichon this afternoon or to-
morrow will speak in the chamber OF
deputies outlining Frances war aims,
Continued on naoa o)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
Kansas Being Painted White
Today and Trains are Com
mencing to Stagger.

TJ1n:teo Press Leased Wire Scrvice.I
SALINA, Kansas, Jan. 1O.-With
nine inches Of snow on the ground be-
fore noon today, the fall continued
heavily, driven by wind which Is
causing great drifts. Train service is
badly crippled. Union Pacific train
No. 1O4 was reported somewhere i'll
the west. Gasoline motors on the
branches are snow bound and steam
trans will try to buck the drifts. The
piainville branch is showed under and
there will be no trains on that division
today. The snow is reported as being
still heavier west Of this point
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions.

Special to The Gate City.J
DES MONIES, jan 10.-State of
Iowa VS.. Hamilton, affirmed.
Laurence James, Admr., VS.. Iowa
Central Railway Co., ct al, reversed.
Jennie Dimond VS.. the Peace River
Land and Development Co., ct al
affirmed.
Phoebe A. Naumann VS.. Edward
d. Naumann, reversed.
John Mcnamara ct al, VS.. the Chi
cago. Rock Island and Pacific Rail
way Co., ct AL affirmed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
Admiralty Shake Up.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
LONDON, Jan. 1.-England's long
expected admiralty shake up was to
be announced in full detail today.
Preliminary statements declared the
whole naval policy hereafter will be
directed by a general staff, divided
into three general divisions-govern-
ing home waters, overseas and trade
protection.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
EREE KILLED IN WRECK
OF FLYER IN TEXAS

reported still in the wreckage. De-
tails are lacking.
According to reports reaching here
the second section Of passenger
train No crashed into the first sec
ton near the Granger depot at 1880
this morning.
Three men were killed and at an
early hour today were unidentified.
Wrecking crews believed they would
find other bodies In the wreckage.
Five persons are known to have
been injured.
Two Of the dead were identified.
j. ]. Hoffstadt, st. Louis, travelling
f<,ontirnAS on Page a.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
Post Wheeler Sick.

[United Press Leased Wire Service1
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Jan. 10
Post Wheeler, the author, who for
some years has been charge d'affaires
of the American embassy at Toxic, is
seriously ill at Jefferson hospital. His
wife, formerly Halle Erminie Rives,
also an author, is here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
Al Can't Fight Much.

lrraited Press Leased Wire Service.i
OAKLAND, Calf, Jan. 10.-Al Nc
Coy is a real nice young man, but he
can't fight lick. That was the opin-
ion today OF fans who saw Battling
Ortega defeat him easily in a four
round bout here last night. Mccoy
had a lookin in only one round. the
second.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
fecking Crews Think Other
Pdies Will be Found in De-
molished Katy Train.

l.ed Press Leased Wire Service. ]
AGO, Texas, Jan. 10.-Three
ons We're killed when a south
40 Katy flyer was wrecked early
near Granger, sixty miles
or here. according to word
fning here.
20 woman and two children were
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
Entirely InacceptahIe.

UNITED Press Leased Wire ;Servicel
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 10.-President
Wilson's peace program is just as in
acceptable to Germany as that of
Premier Lloyd-George, the Cologne
Volks Zeitung declared today
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10

This is the first German newspa-
per comment on President Wilson's
peace aims address to congress, to be
received here.J
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
CLOSE FRONTIERS
FOR ONE MONTH.
No Travellers Allowed to Cross
Borders of Germany While
Troops Are Being
Shifted.
BROUGHT FROM ITALY
Western Front to be Reinforced by
Teuton Soldiers Taken From
Other Theatres
Of War.
FROM ITALY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
BERNIE, Jan. 1O.-Closing of the
German-Swiss and German-Holland
frontiers for month, just announced
by the Germans, was taken today to
pressage extensive troop transfers.
No travellers or merchandise during
the next month will be allowed to
cross these borders.
Presumably 1t means switch Of
Teutonic troops from the Italian to
the west front.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
SLIGHT ArtIlieyina.

Slight Artllieryins.
LONDON, Jan. 10.-Slight hostile
artdnerying in the neighborhood Of
Gonnellieu was all Field Marshal
Haig reported from the British front
today.
ArtiIIeryIng Activities.
PARIS, Jan. 1O.-Artillery activf-
ties around yauxaiIlon was all the
French war Office reported today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
t;on- Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10

CONTINUED on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
THE WEATHER

Snow tonight. Much colder.
Local temp p. m. i; z a. m.
Is.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10

lConunued on Page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-01-10
France Speaks Mex

France Speaks Next.
PARIS, jan 1O.-Minister of Foreign
Affairs Pichon this afternoon or to-
morrow will speak in the chamber OF
deputies outlining Frances war aims.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
!II!I!I!N!I!!I!INI!IIIII!NII!INNNINLnNNLII

hour as advertised" The outside
envelope must be plainly addressed
to the Commissioners of the Land
Office and marked thereon, Bid for
oil and gas lease
Alll.leases are made for term Of
five years and as long thereafter as
oil or gas is produced in paying
quantities at royalty OF 121a per
cent of the gross production of ali
oil and gas produced therefrom If
a well is not completed within twelve
months from the date of said lease
the said lessee shall pay a rental OF
One Dollar per acre annually in ad.
vance so long as drilling is delayed.
No bids will be considered tflat
tend to change or alter the time in
which drilling is to commence, the
amount of royalty or any other Goa.
dition of the rules and regulations OF
The Commissioners or any Of the coz
ditions as herein set out.
Grady County.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
tFirst published April 6, 1879
PUBLIC SALE OF OIL AND GAS
LEASES OF THE PUBLIC LANDS
OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA.

Fl!e Commissioners of the Land
Office of the State of Oklahoma win
receive sealed bids for the leasing
of the public lands of the State of
Oklahoma for oil mad gas purposes
on the 14th day of May 1918, at the
hour of o'clock p. m on the lands
hereinafter described.
Each bid must be accompanied by
a certified check or bank draft on
any solvent bank in the sum of One
Thousands Dollars, made payable to
the Commissioners OF the Land Of
flee, and deposited as earnest money
to insure the execution of the lease
and the furnishing of a bond as re-
quired by law One certified check
or bank draft in said sum will entitle
the bidder to bid on one or more
tracts. Said deposit accompanying
rejected bids will be returned to such
bidder at the time such bids are open
ed Said deposit accompanying sue
cessful bids will be returned to such
bidder upon full compliance with the
terms and conditions of the bidding.
the payment Of the bonus offered
and the entering into of a lease be-
tween the successful bidder and the
Commissioners of the Land Office.
The bonus bid must be in cash, and
no bid less than slOO per acre will
be accepted
Each bid must be madc on forms
furnished by the Commissioners and
on file with or delivered to the Sec
rotary TO the Commissioners Of tha
Land Office, upon the date anu hour
set for the opening of said bids. If
bids are sent in by mail they must
reach the office of the Secretary To
tic Commissioners of the Land Of
flee before the time set for the open
ing of said bids, and sealed inside
of envelope other than in which the
bid is mailed and marked plainly
BID to be opened at the date and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Use Soothing MusteroTe

When those sharp pains go shooting
through your head, when your skull
seems as if it would split, just rub Il
little Musterole on your temples and
neck. 1t draws out the inflammation,
soothes away the pain, usually giving
quick relief.
Musterole is q clean, white ointment,
made with oil Of mustard. Better than z
mustard plaster and does not blister.
Many doctors and nurses frankly rec
ommead Musterole for sore throat, bron-
chitis, Group, stiff neck, asthma, neural
gia, congestion, pleurisy, rheumatism,
lumbago, pains and aches Of the back or
oints sprains, sore muscles, bruises,
chilblains, frosted feet - colds of the
chest (it often prevents pneumonia). 1t
is always dependable.
20c and SOC jars; hospital size $3.50.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
EpwoRTH METHODIST CHURCH
FAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH


You are welcome! You are wanted {
Travelling men consider this your
church home Residents, make beat
en-. path to the House of the Lord
Strangers let us give You the "Glad
hand"
Church School 9:l5 a. mo c T.
Newell, superintendent.
Christian Endeayor at G:3O p. N,
Mrs Cecil Wright president.
Morning service at II.
|. Evening service, S;15.
Miss Cofer director of music of
city schools, directs the music Of the
church. Come hear the minister.
Come hear the splendid music, both
chorus and congregational.
The invitation is yours. Won't YOU
accept it?
P S.-Don't forget the midweek
meetings. Prayer meeting Wednes
day evening at 1880 Daughters Of
Dorcas, Wednesday afternoon at 9:30.
Pastors Aid society Thursday after
noon at 2:SO. Christian Womans
Board of Missions, second Mondays,
2:3O p. m.
Come one, come all Then come
aeai7
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

To Ministers: Copy for
; Sunday announcements should
; be received at this office not
later than Friday afternoon.
) Compliance with this request
will be greatly appreciated by
printers and publisher.-Ed-
itor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
ST. LUKE'S CHURCH
(Episcopal.l

Corner Sixth and Kansas
The Rev. A. S. Frcese, rector; res
idence .61S Kansas avenue; phone
1895.
April 7th, the first Sunday after
Easter.
The only service of the day may be
that of the Sunday school at 10 a. m.
The rector has been called to Law
ton. and may not be able to return
in time for any service
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC

Corner Seventh and Kansas Ave.
Corner Seventh and Kansas ayen ~
Rev. p. Wilwepding, rector.
Early mass at 500 u. IN.
Late mass at 10000 a. m.
Evening service 1880.
Always glad to have you vifh us.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
Preaching at J. o'clock a Ill.
Senior b. Y. p. u. 6;45 p. ~.
Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock II. M.
,. w. Beets. superintendent.
Rev II p. Haley, pastor.
Preaching at p. III.
Corner Eighth and Michigan.
The public is cordially invited to all
hese services.
Junior B. Y. P. u. 4:30 o'clock D. IN
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
CHURCH OF CHRIST
], c. Mcdonald, Minister.

j, G. Mcdonald, Minister.
Meets in X. P. hail on Chickasha
avenue every Lords Day at 10 a. m,
.lor Bible reading and communion ser
vice. The public is cordially invited
attend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
Ka!5NelOs..
mMmmtnmmmamnmEM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
HOLINESS MISSION

TOLlNEoS MISSION
Located at 116 South Sixth street
Rev. S, A. Williams, pastor.
Sunday school, 10 a. IN.
Preaching, Al a. m. and 1880 p M
Preaching in county jail at D.
N Sunday afternoons
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
1880, at Mission.
We cordially invite all of God $
people to cooperate with us and
help to win souls to Christ.
EPWoRTH METHODIST CHURCH
Corner Fourth and Iowa.
Rev. w. II. Roper, Pastor.
Peoples Church"
9:45 a. m., Sunday school,
Preaching at II a. II.
500 p. m, Junior Epworth League.
700 p. m, Senior Epworth League
Preaching at D m
You and your friends are cordially
invited to attend these services.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-04-06
WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
Eighth and Michigan.

Rev. j. w. Williams, pastor.
Sunday school at 10 a. M
Preaching at II a NJ. and 1880 p
m. every 1st, End and 4th Sundays
in each month.
Morning subject. "Hion's Travel
ers.''
League at o'clock Sunday.
Prayer meeting Thursday night
You are invited to worship with us.