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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
House Committee by Vote of IL to Refuses to
Give President Wilson Authority to Save
Life of Wine and Beer.
SEVENTY MILLION GALLONS OF BOOZE
Vast Stores of Liquor on Hand Which Owners
Fear They May Not be Able to Dispose
of by July l..

"Drys" today said their plans do
not include any measures for dis
posal of the liquor, and "wets' de-
clare they have little hope OF mus
tering enough strength to pass pro-
visions to allow owners to dispose
of it profitably.
The only provision for disposal
dry leaders will agree to, according
to Chairman Volstead, Of the house
Judiciary committee, is to allow ply
sicians to prescribe not more than
one pint every ten days for persons
seriously Ill This will he hedged
with strict limitations, Volstead said.
Representative 1goe. Missouri, who
has been fighting prohibition, today
said he had little hope of & getting
legislation To allow export Of the
liquor.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
ASK THAT
TREATY Be
RATIFIED
Little Bunch of Republicans
Sign Petition Urging Sem
ate to Act on Peace
Terms.
WICKERSHAM IN LEAD
Former President Taft's Brother,
Oscar straus and Governor
Whjtman's Names on
List.
WIcKERsHAM IN LEAD

limited Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.l
NEW YORK, June PA petition
urging the United States senate TO
,atify the peace treaty speedily and
without amendment has been signed
ty twenty-eight republicans of this
city, 1t was learned today.
The list of signers is headed by
George w. Wickersham, who served
III President Taft's cabinet; Henry w.
Taft. the former presidents brother;
Oscar S. Straus, former ambassador
to Turkey, and former Governor
Whitman.
The petition reads as follows:
"To the Honorable James w. Wads-
worth, Jr., and the Honorable VIM. M.
Calder. United States senator's:
"Gentlemen: The undersigned, reg
ularly enrolled republicans OF the
state of New York, respectfully urge
that political partisanship should have
no place on the consideration Of It's
merits Of the constitution of the pro-
posed league of nations: me repup-
Iican party, which has done so much
to promote the principle of the peace
full settlement of international dis
putes, cannot justly be placed In an
attitude of hostility to the project
adopted by the conference at Paris
fo. the extension of that principle to
all the associated nations for the pur-
pose Of averting all preventable wars.
"The undersigned urge that the
treaty containing the peace covenant
be promptly ratified by the senate
without attempting to embarrass it by
amendment, thus delaying the conclu,
sion of peace and the establishment
of a. great agency for its future pre-
servation."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
kmans Busy Today Forming New Cabinet to
Put an End to Chickering's Over Entente
Peace Terms.
|NT IN LEAGUE OF nations AT ONCE
Hing to Pay twenty-five Billions Indemni-
ties, but Object to Handing Over Former
Kaiser for Punishment.

which further concessions were de
manded.
No reason for this action was ad-
vanced and the situation remains con-
fused. From the maze of conflicting
incidents, however, the general i'm
preston prevailed that the treaty
would be signed.
Note is Received.
PARIS, June 21.-The big four re-
ceived from Weimar today a note de
manding further concessions regard
ing the peace terms. 1t was expected
that an answer would be forwarded
this afternoon
IA United Press dispatch from Wei
mar stated that the Germans later de-
cided TO withdraw this note.
TO Ratlfy by Referendum.
INV Carl d. Groat, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WEIMAR, June 20-The new Ger
man cabinet, now in process OF forma'
ton, will sign the peace treaty, ac.
cording to the plans of political
leaders today. Afterward the German
1.eople will be asked to ratlfy TINS
action in nation wide referendum.
The national assembly, scheduled
to meet tomorrow Saturday for final
action on the terms, already has In
d.cated through party caucuses a
strong sentiment in favor of signing.
While the nationalist party members
voted unanimously against acceptance,
the dominant coalition of majority
socialists. centrists and democrats
registered it's approval Of signing.
President Ebert, who was said TO
have decided to stand or fall with the
scheidemann cabinet, apparently had
changed his attitude today. He called
the party chiefs together for secret
conference obviously for the purpose
OF selecting the personnel OF the ne"
ministry. which was expected to be
announced tonight. The belief pre-,
vailed that Ebert would be able 10
hold out, and probably would dominate
:ne new government
DR.. Eduard David, president Of the
rational assembly, appeared to be the
most likely candidate for chancellor.
Opposition to Gustav Noske, present
military governor, was growing ano
Hermann Mueller was reported 10
have stated he would refuse to head
tie government If asked. Chan
cellor Scheidemann was continuing to
conduct governmental affairs until the
new cabinet was ready to assume OF
flee.
Reports were circulated today that
q plan was on foot to have the treaty
signed under protest"
It was said that at least three
reservations would be made-cont1n
ued opposition to turning the former
kaiser over to trial by an allied TIL
tunal, demand for fixation Of lumr
sum for indemnities, and plea for i'm
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
CAN FIX OWN
RATES NOW
Cities and States Permitted to Make
New Schedules For Telegraph
and Telephone Service
Hereafter.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO, June Municipalities
and states may now have the right
to fix telephone and telegraph rates,
according to Congressman Madden.
who today wired Mayor Thompson
that the act passed by congress, re-
turning the telephone and telegraph
lines TO their owners, made this
possible.
The bill provides that any rates
fixed by the postmaster general
while the lines were under govern
ment control shall continue for not
longer than six months.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21

forts to prevent Sim Feiners from
getting out Of Ireland. and that IAN
underground railway had been es-
tablished to smuggle them from the
country. He refused to say anything
further about this underground rail-
way" intimating it would be used for
the escape of De Valera.
De Valera was imprisoned in Lin
coin jail, England, by the British after
Sim F'ein outbreaks. He escaped.
and was found in hiding in Ireland
and interviewed by the United Press.
Later he appeared publicly in Dublin,
was not molested. and again disap
peared. /
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
sWheatiafld Farmer Robbed Of
Ten Crisp $1,000 Bills by
Sharpers at MIL
waukee.
BIG LAND DEAL SCHEME
While Consulting Colonel Brady,
Cashier Took Money and Left
Room Never to
Return.

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, June 2l-Al-
fred w. Lohman, Wheatland, Iowa, Is
enroute to his Iowa homestead today,
admittedly a sadder and wiser per-
son.
Lohman came to Milwaukee on Fri
day and within a few hours after his
arrival was relieved Of $4,000, he
ceclared, through the efforts of three
confidence men posing as real estate
agents.
The story is not new. The three
''financiers' introduced themselves to
Lohman back in Wheatland and in
formed him of their money multiply
ing scheme They were financing a
big land deal-but needed $4,000 to
complete it. Lohman agreed to fur
nish this sum-
Lohman and the trio then made the
trip to Milwaukee in order to consult
Colonel" Brady about the deal. The
four retired to hotel room and Lob
man was asked to produce the $4,000.
He handed ten crisp one thousand
dollar bills over to the cashier" OF
the firm and this member Immediately
vanished and so did Lohman's money.
The other two partners exited hur-
Tiedly when Lohman became suspi-
cious and attempted to leave the
room. Lohman gave chase. but failed
70 catch them.
Later Lohman, vaguely described
his late partners" to the police.
Lohman stated they introduced
tnems to him as Lawrence Con
Nsy" ''W H Peck" and Orchard AL.
lender" The police took up the chase
but as yet have not encountered the
! three "financiers."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, June 21-By vote OF
IL to 5. the house judiciary committee
today refused to give President Wilson
authority to set aside prohibition en-
forcement legislation as 1t affects
light wines and beer under wartime
prohibition.
The vote came on an amendm ent by
Representative Gard, Ohio. designed
to give the president way Of partly
repeating the war time prohibition act
Vast Store Of Liquor.
WASHINGTON, June 81. Vast
stores of distilled liquors estimated
at 70.OO0.00O. gallons-may become
white elephant" on the hands OF
the owners. If present. plans for. pro.
hibftion enforcement are carried
through.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
@A o Eastman Says It Came
|ous OF Somebody's Waste
basket.

|NEWS yns y[ess Leased Wire Service ]
fnI" YORK, June 21.--Max East.
4 ma aa.or a OF the Liberator, a radi-
ktly yazihe' same said today he was per-
kn ~ "iuing to tell secret service
nosa VI anybody else how he came
kyes y'esslon of what he says he be-
(nar,, q copy OF confidential state
pssia. iicatlon regarding
buaS nuocument came to me anony-
EscSa, ne said. There was a note
ma !. 20 1t, which said It had been
- n = wastebasket..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
ELECT GOMPERS
AS PRESIDENT
Head of American Federation
of Labor Again Selected as
Chief Official of Or
ganization.
DUNCAN COMES SECOND
Denver in Lead as Next Convention
City, Although East Would Like
to Have 1t
Again.
DUNCAN COMES SECOND

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. June I'll
Samuel Gompers today was reelected
president of the American Federation
of Labor.
James Duncan was elected first vice
president
Joseph Valentine was elected sec
ond vice president and Frank Duffy
third vice president.
Gompers was reelected by almost
an unanimous vote. The voice OF
julius Duncan, president Of the Sc
attic Trades union, was the only one
heard in dissent when the viva voce
vote was called for.
Gompers, in accepting, declared
his reelection was the answer OF
American labor to the radical forces
which were trying to direct the des'
TIMES of the American federation.
Denver Wants Next Meeting. =.
[By Albin e. Johnson, United Press
Staff Correspondent
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., June 21.-
Samuel Gompers today expected to
be reelected president Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, the annual
convention of which is in session
here.
Gompers, it was regarded likely,
would carry back into office with
him his entire official family, except
John r. Alpine, member of the ex-
ecutive board Matthew Woll, OF
the photo-engravers' international
union, and president Of its Indian
apolis branch, was slated to succeed
Alpine.
This morning, Denver was leading
in favor as the next convention city
although there was strong sentiment
for selection of an eastern site for 1t
The convention was expected to
conclude its business today and ad
journ.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
All Cars Left Track.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l ]
WATERLOO, Iowa, June 21.-Pas-
sengers en- the Chicago Great West
ern limited number one, south bound,
were thrown from their berths and
chairs when all the cars left the
track near here early today. None
was injured.
Torrential rains softened the road
bed, causing the derailment
None of the cars turned over,
though all left the track.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Huns Destroy Warships
Interned in Gre
Britain
!
German Crews Hoist Kaiser's Old Flag an,
sells as Last Bit of FHghffuI


sinking
n
the crews
na Germans to p 10 ate is .
the OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
yarl D. Groat, United Press Staff

Carl D. Groat, United Press Staff
Correspondent
EIMAR, June 20.-(night)-Presi-
Ebert failed in his efforts to
a new cabinet today, owing to
inability to obtain support of a
brity Of the political leaders here.
lie conference of political chiefs, in
III the attempt to organize a new
stry was made, adjourned after d
session. Adjournment was fore
" refusal of the democrats to join
be new government unless certain
her concessions were made by the
).
result Of this deadlock, Ebert
ediately dispatched a note to the
IS, notifying them he was unable
brm government and making the
bwfng demands: .,'
FIxation of q flat sum Of $25,000,-
poo for indemnities.
Withdrawal Of the allied demand
surrender Of the former kaiser.
Immediate admission of Germany
)he league of nations.
he note will be delivered to the
bs in versailles by Secretary Won
piel Of the German peace delega-
the allies reply to the note is
prable, 1t Is regarded as likely the
pocrats will join in forming new
inet favorable to acceptance of the
ns. Support of the democrats ap-
ently would make this easily ac-
hplished.
p the event of an unfavorable re-
It was thought Ebert would make
ther effort to form a cabinet with
the democrats.
May Sign Today.
Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent
ARlS, June 21.-The rapid political
felopments in Weimar We're expect
10 result in formal announcement
Eay that Germany will sign the
zee treaty-more than two days
ead OF expiration of the time limit.
new cabinet. replacing the fallen
Pelaemann ministry, was believed
y 70 have been formed over night.
= body supposedly pledged to ac
R'ance OF the terms, was expected
communicate It's decision to the ma
.ai assembly for ratification.
= spite of the optimism in peace
Eles mere, allied military and naval
taorlties continued preparations for
Pslole resumption of hostilities.
Y British fleet was reported to be
.oy to swoop down upon the Ger
"a coast. Marshal Foch, General
'ss, General Robertson and General
sanere went over the military plans
"a tne big four last night. Foch's
t,s aE were said to havo received unan.
gus approval.
Note Is withdrawn.
oari u Groat, United Press Staff
wu,, Correspondent
iIlmAiH, i. June 21.-German politi.
r,,s. ,.saers suddenly decided tonight
withdraw the note to the allies IN
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Cotton Mil Strike.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
MANCHESTER. England, June 21.
Three hundred thousand cotton
mill workers were expected to go on
strike at noon today for higher wages
and shorter hours. Two hundred
thousand more were scheduled 10
walk out within a few days.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Husband Gets Drunk.

Iunited Press Leased Wire Service.1
DES MONIES, Iowa, June IL
Evidently Mrs. Lula Elder hasn't
much faith in the coming drought
due July /. She filed petition for
divorce, saying she could no longer
stand the frequent drunkenness Of
her spouse, Albert. Her petition says
she tolerated 1t nineteen years and
asks $50 monthly alimony.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Baker Makes His Escape.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
FORT MADISON, Iowa, June 21.-
George Baker, sentenced to an inde-
terminate term at the penitantiacy
here, made his escape. Baker was
sent here year ago following con-
viction on forLNery charges in Mont
gomery county.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
BootIcgaers Caught.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
CRESTON, Iowa June 21.-Two
italians, arrested yesterday, with i49
pints Of whiskey, were arraigned be-
fore Commissioner Hunt here today.
They were arrested near Bedford
while driving a truck from st.
Joseph, Mo.
The booze was concealed IN false
bottoms Of empty chicken coops,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21

FrOSt mas Sl,4Uo VOICE Sne uSSo
it so effectively she scared bandit
away and saved that sum for her
employers.
Probably Not Advertised.
NEW YORK, June 21.-Thts is not
a fairy tale Not a bid was recorded
when customs officials attempted to
auction off $4,000 worth of gin.
Dog was a Cat.
HARTFORD, Conn, June 21.--
Whoever heard a cat bark? Com
plants in a neighborhood squabble
claimed they were disturbed by barls-
ing. Defendant claimed the only dog
she had was a cat.
Arrested the Sheriff.
ATOKA, Okla, June 21.-Sheriff
Akin. dressed in overa1ls and a full
beard, looked so much like the boot
leggers he sought that other officers
arrested and searched him.
Exempt From War Tax.
LOS ANGELES, Calf, June I'll
II you are a blonde-peroxide variety
prepare to rejoice. Uncle Sam has
ruled that peroxide is not subject to
war tax
Flivver Pushed Aside.
KIMBALL, Neb., June 21.-Sheriff
barred bridge with fiivver to stop
auto booze runners. Bootleggers. in
a hurry didn't stop and gently
pushed sheriff's chariot into the
river. proceeding unmolested.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

rCnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
ROCHESTER,, Mimi, June I'll
Harry Russell, quarry man, attempt
ed to open a twenty-five pound keg of
powder with an axe. The family re-
quests mo flowers"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
VIII Not Fly Before July "a.

WIZ TV0S ~ ECro'S VIZ
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service j
WASHINGTON, June 21.--The Brit
ish dirigible R-34 will not start ACROSS
the Atlantic for its flight to the United
States before July "a, it was learned
at the navy department today.
If the Germans sign the peace treaty
it is believed a start will be made
about that date.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Onions In Springtlme.

CHICAGO, June 21.-Sprin, ,;:iIne
did not bring thoughts of love to tbe
George B. Cadas. Instead, Mrs. Caias
complained in divorce court today, 1t
brought queer essences. Ca1as Is an
onion salesman.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21

More than eighty native woods
have been tested for the manufacture
Of lead pencils IN India
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

Frost has a s1,400 voice. She used
it 80 effectively she scared a bandit
away and saved that sum for her
employers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Too Many House Keys.

CHICAGO, June 21.-Too many
house keys on Mathew Henneman's
key ring. Mrs. Henneman complained
to police court. They were not keys
to his home.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Jack Frost Sunstruck.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, June 2l.-Jack
Frost was overcome by the heat
while working his potato patch. His
right name is John, but folks call
him "Jack."
Voice Worth S1,4oo.
NEW YORK, June 21.-Mrs Emma
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
Probably Not Advertised.

NEW YORK, june 2l.-Th1s Is not
a fairy tale Not bid was recorded
when customs officials attempted to
auction off $4,000 worth of gin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21

~. telegraph Service Of The
nni1v rni Gate City and Constitu-
I:. I:an. democrat is received over
o,,r o own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21
THE WEATHER

Probably Local Thundershow-
ers. Local temp. z p. m., 70;
z a. m, 72.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21

CONTINUED on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-06-21

\ Note Is withdrawn.
4 oari u. Groat, United Press Staff
B|Uu,, Correspondent
i..aas' is' June 21.-German politi-
v,,hs aers suddenly decided tonight
"''nofaw the note to the allies in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-28
STORM TURNED NEW
YORK TOPSY-TURVY
All Sorts of Odd Things Happened as the
Result of Heavy Wind, Binding
Snow and Frozen Sidewalks
and Tracks.

New York, March 2s.-New York ex-
perienced a somewhat topsy- -turvy early
morning to-day, due to a heavy wind,
binding snow and frozen sidewalks and
streets Cars collided with each other
or with automobiles, signs and. fences
were blown down and trees uprooted,
pedestrians were knocked over by troll
ley or motor cars or by mail trucks, one
woman was blown into the East river,
but was rescued, frozen rail caused a
short circuit, which set fire to an ele-
waited train and the rush hour traffic gen
orally was hampered. A dozen persons
were injured, several being removed TO
hospitals.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-28
RED ARMY GROWING.
Reported to Be Many Volunteers in Hun
garian Service.

Copenhagen, Thursday, March 27.--
The official invitation for recruits TO en-
ter the Red army in Hungary has met
with an encouraging response, according
to Budapest dispatch received here.
The army will be composed, first, Of
those who apply from the ranks Of or
ganized labor and second, Of proletarian
soldiers already under arms. The sol
diers will elect their officers from sec
tion commander to company comman-
der, but the higher officers viii be ap-
pointed by the commissary of war,
A political commissary may be at.
tached to each body Of troops.
A reserve army is also being formed
among workmen and will be trained by
officers who, however, will not be giren
the power to command the forces nor
the right to carry arms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-28
LABOR MAY HAVE PLACE
ONLEAGUE OF NATIONS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
STRIPPING AUSTRIA ROYALTY.
Rights and Privileges to Be Removed by
Bill in Parliament.

Vienna, Thursday, March 27 tHavasl.
-(Via Copenhagen The government
has introduced in Parliament a bill deal
ing with the former reigning house Of
Austria Hungaria, in which the abolition
of the rights and privileges of the House
of Hapsburg- Lothringen in perpetuity is
decreed, together with the banishment of
all members of this house as well as Of
the House of Bourbon-Barma (the fami-
ly of former Empress Zital. The Ger
man Austrian republic is proclaimed the
owner of the real and personal estate of
the former imperial house, the net pro
ceeds of which may be used for the bene-
fit of citizens whose health was impaired
through the war or of families winch
have been deprived of their breadwin-
ners.
The private property of ex-Emperor
Charles and the members Of the imperial
household is to remain untouched.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-03-28
RUSSIAN STATEMENT UNTRUE
As Far as 1t Refers to the German
Troops.

Weimar, Thursday, March 27 (via Co
penhagen) Replying in the national as
sembly to-day to a question regarding
the message sent to Budapest by NJ.
Tchitcherin, the foreign minister of the
Russian soviet government, describing
the position Of the Russian soviet army,
Gustave Noske, the minister of defense,
said that the Russian statement was
untrue so far as it referred to the Ger
man troops. The Let's and the Lith-
uanians were mainly involved in the
fighting in the Baltic countries, Herr
Noske declared, and the Germans had
only occupied the railway line to safe.
guard the bringing up of supplies. The
German authorities, he stated, had
agreed that no offensive should be under
taken in Courland of the Ukraine by
German forces.
1T Is certain that the safeguarding of
the eastern frontier will unfortunately
still be necessary" the minister of de-
fense added, 'but the government only
entertains a lively wish to live in peace
and good neighborlness with Russia"