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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Battle of Argument to be Resumed After To-
days Rest and Preparation by Both
Sides of Discussion.
COMMITTEE IS READING PEACE TREATY
President Wilson Plans His Transcontinental
Trip and Starts Work on His Next
Address to Senate.

senator since Chamber denounced
the governments military policy dur
ing the war.
The presidents first offer to tell
the senate, through its foreign rela.
tions committee, the inside facts In
connection with tho peace settlement
was made in his latst speech to tns
senate. This proposal was reiterated
through Senator Hitchcock, who said
Wilson would receive members of the
committee on "a hours notice. No
response forthcoming from the COM
mittee, today's announcement at the
white house resulted.
Announcement .of the itinerary OF
the presidents nationwide speaking
tour is evidently being held up until
the business of telling the senators
about the Paris proceedings is dispos.
ed Of
Francis B. Harrison, governor gen.
eraI of the Philippine Island, called
on President Wilson this morning and
discussed with him affairs of the
insular government. Governor Harri-
son said he plans to return to the is
lands on the first ship that sails.
Speech on New Agreement.
WASHINGTON, July 16.-President
Wilson was understood today to have
started work drafting the speech he
will make to the senate in presenting
for ratification the agreement whereby
America and Britain are bound to aid
France against unproyoked German
aggression.
With senate debate over the peace
treaty and the league of nations al
ready hot, the president is making
ready to inject into the controversy
issues which probably will increase
the feverishness of the argument
Just when he will appear before the
senators with the agreement is prob
lematicaI and it depends largely on
development OF the present debate. At
the moment which is considered the
most opportune for another speech in
behalf of the settlement in Paris,
friends of the president look for him
to go to the capitol.
Before starting on his transconti.
mental tour the president Is expected
to have a long conference wsth Sec
retary Lansin, enroute home from
Paris, to learn from him the present
feeling in Europe and bring up to
date the information he will use in his
speeches appealing for support of the
covenant and treaty. An early reply
is anticipated from the white house
to Senator Lodges resolution asking
for the alleged secret treaty between
Japan and Germany. Government Of
ficials say they have no knowledge of
it
There was much discussion today OF
whether the president on his tour
would invade Idaho, home state OF
Continued on page ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16

be shelved for new policy, was the
general opinion today, following a
declaration in the house of lords last
night by Lord Birkenhead, formerly
Sir Frederick E. Smith and ex-attor-
ney general
The house of lords adopted an
amended motion demanding an ex-
preston on the Irish question before
the session of parliament ends.
Lord Birkenheads announcement
was the first official statement of
policy along the lines of Sir Ivan
MacPherson's recent interview with
the United Press.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Federal Grand Jury probe,

CHICAGO, July 16-A federal grand
jury probe into the high prices OF
food stuffs will be conducted here
soon, 1t was announced today. Food
dealers, cold storage houses and the
big five" packers, will be called to
give informa ton regarding the re-
ported ring which was said to be hold.
ing up prices.
Storage house owners will be asked
to tell the amount Of food now in
storage and in cases where 1t is
found that food is being held in large
quantities they will be made to
answer to the jury.
In such cases it will be the aim oi
the federal authorities to learn why
this food Is being held and who are
the parties holding it
United States District Attorney
Chas. F. Clyne who left here last night
was believed to have gone to Wash
ington to lay before authorities evi
dence he has gathered in his invesh
CATION.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
GBy L. g. Martin, United Press Staff
GnrrespOndanf

By L. q. MdTJ1n, United fTeSS SLAH
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July 16.-An armis-
tjce prevailed in the senate debate
over the league Of nations. while lead
ers of both sides prepared for resump-
ton of hostilities tomorrow.
Senator Hitchcock. administration
loader, who was prevented from seeing
President Wilson yesterday by the
stormy session on the league, hoped
to go to the white house to receive in
formation in refuting arguments OF
league opponents.
Interest continued to center In the
probability Of call by the foreign re-
Ilations committee at the white house.
indications today were that no definite
action will be taken on this until the
reading OF the peace treaty In com
mittee has been finished. By that
time 1t will be apparent what clauses
need explanation, 1t was pointed OUT,
and the committee will be better able
to decide where it will be necessary
to question President Wilson. The
situation today remained about as 1t
has been for ten days. Some advo-
Gates of the treaty were discouraged
except In regard to some interpretative
ton Of ratification
The Shantung settlement appeared
today to be a weak spot in the treaty.
Rut even though the hostility to this
clause Is very great, administration
leaders declared that when the coun-
trv understands that a reservation on
this point might be taken in Japan as
a serious affrot, the pressure which
will be brought to bear in the senate
will insure acceptance even of Shan
tung.
Talk With Republicans.
WASHINGTON, July 16-President
Wilson is preparing to invite num-
her of leading republican senators to
confer with him on the peace treaty
and the league Of nations covenant, 1t
was stated at the white house today.
The invitation to the republican
senators-fifteen of them, whom are
to he requested Immediately to call
on the nresident-was considered In
line with wilson's policy Of making
himself readily accessible to all mem
bers of congress.
r. was believed he would take the
republicans into his confidence with
regard to the proceedings at Paris
and thus seek to weaken opposition
to the peace treaty and the league OF
nations in the senate.
Senator Pomerene, member Of thy
foreign relations committee, Will
make an early call on the president
It was stated
Wilson also invited Senator Cham
berlafn to the white house. Signifi-
canoe was attached to this, as Ill
! feeling was reported to have existed
between the president and the Oregon
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Open House Today.

WASHINGTON July 16-The prest
dent planned today to keep open house
for members of congress from ten
a. M, until noon. He devoted those
hours to meeting senators and repre-
sentatives whether they had appoint
ments or not.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
ona BODY Recovered.

TUnfted Press Leased Wire Service1
PHILADELPHIA PA. July Is
The body of Ensign Harold l.. Roeh-
rig of Pasadena, Cal, one of the three
men killed in the fall Of seaplane
here late Monday. was recovered to-
. day,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
snanish Cabinet Resians.

MADRID, July 15-The Spanish
cabinet headed by Antonio Maura, re-
signed today, following refusal of par
lament to validate the election OF
candidate from the district Of Coria-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Wines and Liquors.

CHICAGO, July lev. E. Nelson
didn't care IL the country stayed dry
for years. But-yesterday mrs. Nel-
son sued for separate malntehahce
and asked he be "enjoined from DIS
posing. consuming or selling his wines
and liquors"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
rmo Wasl,inutons.

OAKLAND, Calf, July l6-More
natriotism was instilled into the
names of two negroes held in the city
iaiI both booked as George Washing
ton"
To distinguish them they rrs called
..G Lincoln Washington and 'G. Fer
shing Washington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Roosevslt. only Candidate.

MINEoLA, L. l., July 16-Lieut.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt will be the
only candidate of the republican party
for the New York assembly from this
district, it has been definitely decided
here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
WAUKEEGAN, H., July 16-Garage
men here handed the free as ar
adage a knockout by fitting out the
compressed air hose with nickle in the
Blot machine.
Left Him Dime. :,
CHICAGO, July 16-"We're gooo
sports, we are,' said two hold-up men
to George Carlson as they stripped
MIN Of $3.50 and his watch, but leaving
nim ten cents carfare.
Coffee Mill Mint.
CHICAGO, July 16-Mrs w. G. COOK
Will buy all the coffee mills her store
VIII sell her. Yesterday she tried ou.
mill she had just brought home ana
ground out shiny SIS gold piece.
Taxicab Affected.
LOS ANGELES, July 16-PronlDl.
ton evidently applies to taxicabs as
well as beer wagons. Lloyd nose,
chauffeur. testified that taxi fares
have dropped to minimum since July
!, and got his wife's alimony reduced.
Two Years Behind.
ALXON, ILL.,, July ia woman
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Irish Hama Ruia RIIl

Irish Homo Rule Bill.
United Press Leased Wire Service.
LONDON. July 16.-That the Irish
home rule bill, which was to be oper-
alive six months after the war, will
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
Too MANY Mosquitoes.

| WILLOWS, Calf, July l6-Sorry
to leave you, but the MOSQUITOES have
become too burned aggressive" SAID
a note left for the jailor by two minor
Offenders who escaped from the coun-
ty Jail
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
cu+ police Eorce In Half.

OFALLON, ILL.,, July 16-O'Fallon
couldn't stand the loss OF revenue
from saloons Adopting rigid economy
the city council cut the police force IN
half and George McCommons Is look
| ing for new job.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

waited at the union station here two
hours for the Big -Four flyer. Then
she inquired and learned she haa
missed it. The flyer made us last
trip two years ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16

The Telegraph Service of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
toni Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16
THE WEATHER

Fair and Warmer. Local temp.
z p. m, S3; 7 a. m, &c.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-16

Continued on page 2.)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
GIVES UP KEYS
OF JERUSALEM

New Wilmington, Pa, Aug.
28.-The city of Jerusalem was
really surrendered to the British
by a Yankee photographer, act
ing for the Arab mayor, accord
ing to. an account Of the affair
told by Captain Wendell Ode
land, a former resident of New
Wilmington, who recently re
turned from Egypt where he had
served as a Red Cross worker.
After weeks Of bombardment,
Captain Oleland said, the Turks
had decided to surrender. The
mayor hltched a sorry looking 2
team of donkeys to a carriage,
raised the white flag and started
out Of the city gates to find the
British. On the way he encoun-
tered the American photograph
er and asked him to ride with
him. Followed by many Of the
|city's people, the procession con
tlnued until two British soldiers
halted them, whereupon the
American informed the "Tom-
mles' that he had the honor of
surrendering the keys Of the city
to the British government and
asked the sentry to lead the way
to the British generals camp.
The nearest British general
rode into the city and posted q
notice that it was under the pro
lection Of the British govern
ment. Two days later General
Allenby rode triumphantly into
Jerusalem and the news of the
surrender was given to the
| world.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
IRISH SPLIT
OVER HOME RULE

Dublin, Aug. 25-Appearance
in various London papers Of the
announcement that Premier
Lloyd George is considering an
offer to Ireland of dominion
home rule with county option
has created much discussion in
political circles in Dublin.
Sir Horace Plunkett's S new Do
minion League, is very strongly
opposed to any arrangement by
which any part Of Ireland would
be altogether outside the new
Irish Parliament, and Sir Hor-
ace believes any such plan would
be unworkable.
Ulster Unionists on the other
hand are violently opposed to
county option or indeed to any
option. The furthest they have
gone is to agree to the total ex-
clusion from an Irish Parliament
or the six most northern counties
without the preliminary of
p1ebiscite
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
INVESTIGATE
PAPER PULP

Washington, Aug. 26.-As a
step toward conserving the de-
creaslng supply Of American
pulp wood used in the manufac-
ture. Of newsprint paper, Senator
Wa&son, Republican, Indiana, to-
day is pressing a resolution au-
thorlzing the Secretary Of Agri-
culture to make a survey and
preliminary investigation Of the
nation s available pulpiwood
timber supply.
In introducing the resolution,
Senator Watson said:
"Two- thirds Of the newsprint
paper used by American news
papers is imported or is manu-
factured from weod Or pulp i'm
ported from Canad Ia. One-third
is made in the United States
from wood grown in the United
States. The former proportion is
steadily increasing, the latter Is
steadily decreasing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
SHERIFF SEEKS
TAX ON DOG

Berlin, Aug. 26.-Local news
papers tell the following true
story which happened in Berlin:
SHERIFF-''I must ask you
to pay your dog tax here and
now.'
CREDlTOR-"Can' do it. -
SHERIFF "Then I'll have to
search your home and seize the
equivalent. -
CREDITOR-"Go ahead.'
SHERIFF (After the Search)
Nothing here worth seizing.
Where's your dog?"
CREDITOR-"K Killed and ate
him yesterday
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
KAISER SUMMONED
FOR TRIAL OCT ID.
=" ~IGHOUT CITY OF BRUSSELS FOR
EMPEROR TO APPEAR THERE.
GENERALS OpFER AND RUppRECHT ALSO

Brussels, Aug. 26.-The fol-
lowing public summons has been
posted throughout this city:
1.-The persons named below are
summoned to appear in Chamber
No. 8 Of the Court Of Appeals.
Palace Of Justice, Brussels, on
October IA, 1919, at 8 a. M. to
be arraigned on charges of
crimes committed in their names
during the German occupation
Of Belgium.
"I.-Wilhelm Won Hohenzol-
lern, formerly King of Prussia
and German Emperor, at present
residing at Amerongen, Holland.
"H.-General Order, former
ly commandant Of Journal; pres,
ent whereabouts not known.
"III.-Rupprecht, General in
the German army; present
whereabouts not KNOWN
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
End BRAVEST
man in WAR

Lockport, N. Y, Aug. 90
Frank Ghfney, called by Gen
eral McHale the "second brav-
est man in the war; wants moth
ing OF politics. He has declined
designation by the Democrats
for member Of the New York
state legislature.
Gaffney is chief Of police at a
local manufacturing plant, en-
ploy1ng 1000 men and says he is
satisfied with his job. His great,
est exploit in the war was the
capture, single-handed, Of "a
Germans.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26

The whole scheme is to be handled
through the Home Building and Loan
Association, the subscribers merely
agreeing to take five hundred. a thou-
sand or two dollars worth of build
ing loan stock for whichthey agree to
pay weekly or monthly dues, which
will not make burden for anyone.
There may be number Of people
who cannot take as much as five hun
dred dollars of this stock but who are
interested and would like to be iden-
titled with the hotel project for one
or two hundred dollars, if allowed to
pay for same weekly or monthly.
These people may come in if they will
make their desires known to the
aoove mentioned committee or to the
whole town should have an interest
in this plan, even though the individ-
ual investment was but one hundred
dollars through the building and
loan.
It is matter of civic pride that
should be shown by every resident Of
Scotland Neck.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
HOTEL PROJECT
MAKES PROGRESS
ONETHIRD OF AMOUNT NECESSARY FOR NEW HOTEL
SUBSCRIBED AT MEETING LAST NIGHT
$4,000 IS THE AMOUNT DETERMINED

At meeting he'd last night in the
director's room Of the Scotland
Neck Bank, attended by goodly
number Of earnest, civic-proud citi-
zens who feel that Scotland Neck is
suffering from the need Of first
class hotel for it's visitors, one third
of the necessary sum Of $4,000 was
signed up which makes the PROPOSE
tion secure.
A committee of business men, who
agreed to see all others in town and
get them to subscribe to the civic
venture, was appointed and comprised
Messrs. T. B. Wheeler, S. A. Dunn,
Lewis B. Suffer and Henry T. Clark,
and these men are at work today with
the intention Of completing the list
today
While it was pointed out that in all
PROBABILITY there would be a good in
vestment in the proposed hotel it is
strictly upon the grounds of civic
pride that the committee is working
among the business men and it should
be the pleasure Of all to go the limit
in providing Scotland Neck with a
suitable hostelry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
WONT
ACCEPT TERMS

Washington, Aug. 26.-The
committee representing the rail
road shopmen informed Director
General Hines that they could
not accept the four cent raise
submitted to them by President
Wilson as a basis Of settlement
Of their demands.
Union leaders throughout the
country are instructed to take a
strike vote on acceptance or re-
lection Of the President s pro-
pOsal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
HUNS GLOOMY
OVER POTASH

Weimar, Aug. 25.-The Pot
ash Committee of the Assembly
have presented a bill which pro
vides permission to export pot
ash to Switzerland and Scandi-
navia. Loss Of the Alsace fields
and the discovery Of potash in
Spain, make the outlook for Ger
many rather gloomy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
RETAIL STORES
FOR DISPOSAL
OF ARMY FOOD
Fourteen Cities Open Stores on
September 25th.
CAMPAIGN AGAINST COST

Washington, Aug 26.-7Retail
stores for the sale Of army food
stuffs are to be established Sep
tember 25, it was announced to-
day, and will fill mail orders.
These stores will continue in
definitely as part Of the govern
ment's plan Of campaign against
the high cost Of living.
Fourteen supply cities have
been planned and prices are to
be fixed to avoid discrimination
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
PAGE WILL DRIVE
AT PR0FITE]ERlNC
mAcHINEDY SET MOTION THIS WEEK TO ESTABLISH
PROFITS IN FOOD AND APPAREL
COUNTY FOOD MEN TO COOPERATE

Raleigh, August 26l-Uncle
Sans determination to do his
best to make the cost Of living
come within the range OF the
purse-strings of the people is
getting in some good work, done
hereabouts and elsewhere in
North arolina.
State Food Administrator
Pages machinery is set in mo-
ton this week for the campaign
against profiteering, concurrent
with the passage by Congress
(in the Senate) Of the amend
ment to the Lever Food Control
act.
The legitimate profit which
Mr.. Page will hold shall be OBJ
served is as follows:
Fifteen per cent for the re
taller Of meat, sugar and -four.
Twenty five per cent for the re
taller Of other foodstuffs. Thirty
three and third per cent to the
retailer Of clothing, shoes and
furnishings added to the cost.
Mr.. Page calls upon all county
food administrators to appoint
Fair Price Committees in every
county, who will inform whole
salers and retailers alike Of the
profit which the state admins
traitor considers sufficient and
when the margin is not observed
action by the Department of
Justice will be ordered. Then
when the investi CATION discloses
profiteering trial in the United
States court will follow on the
criminal charge.
Therefore, brethren, let us CO.
operate in anyway We can, as
good citizens, to help Uncle Sam
help us.
Solicitor Norris will on Wed
nesday Of this week resume the
investigation before a coroner s
jury, Of the lynching Of the. ne
gro, Walter Tyler, last Wednes-
day night near Youngsville. So
lar the main evidence gathered
by the investigation is the fact
that the lynchers got the guilty
brute and not the wrong man, as
has happened at times when the
mob hastily takes the law into
It's own hands.
Out at the State Fair grounds
The sound Of the saw and the
hammer resounds to the strains
OF men (paid Sc per day. and
the darkey laborer to rehabitate
the grounds which the tank
campers pretty thoroughly de-
stroyed, which, plus the fire that
burned the grand stand, has i'm
posed upon the management Of
the fair a big job.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
TROOPS PATROL
CHARLOTTE, N. c.

Charlotte, Aug. 26,-State
troops and deputies patrolled the
principal streets today to prevent
a renewal Of rioting in connec-
ton with the street car strike
which resulted in the death Of
four men and the injury Of thir-
teen last night.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
ANOTHER SEARCH
FOR AER0NAUTS'
BY new PARTY
Conference Planned With Gov
ernor Of Lower California.
AVIATORs MISSING 5 DAYS

San Diego, Aug. 26.-Ar-
rangements have been made for
a conference between Governor
Cantu, Of Lower California, and
American aviation officers to
continue the search for Lieuten-
ants Waterhouse and Connolly
who have been missing since
Wednesday.
A new search party is to be or
ganized.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
COMMITTEE HAS
new AMENDMENT

Washington, Aug. 2G-An-
other amendment to the peace
treaty was adopted by the Sen
ate Foreign Committee which
voted nine to seven to eliminate
me United States from member
~'ilp on the International Com
mission to supervise reconstruct
''on work in Europe.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
MONOPOLY ON
R. R. ICED CARS

Washington, Aug. 26.-The
operation Of refrigerator cars to
be made a government monopoly
is the recommendation to Presi-
dent Wilson by the Federal
Trade Commission.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26

Yes, we are a law abiding,
peace loving, God fearing nation.
We only have profteering,
strikes, riots, race wars, Bolshev-
ism, asd a few other mild forms
Of amusement too inconspicueus
to mention.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
PLAN BIG RAID
ON SALOONS

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug 26.-Gov.
ernment officials have planned
extensive raids ON saloons fol-
lowing alleged wholesale viola
tions Of the prohibition law.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
QUIEN DENIES
ALL CHARGES

Paris, Aug. 26.-Georges Cas-
ton Quien answered negatively
all questions on the first day Of
his trial on charges Of betraying
Edith Cavell.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
REBELS ADMIT
LOSS OF ODESSA

London, Aug. ga Bolshevik
wireless message from Moscow
admitted the occupation of
on the Black Sea, by allied
forces.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26

No, we have no objection to
price fixing by the government,
provided the prices are such as
to meet our Individual approval.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-08-26
STRIKE TIES
UP PITTSBURC

Pittsburg, Aug. ga thou
sand extra policemen have been
sworn in as a result Of a trolley
strike following riots in which a
score Of persons were injured,
Transportation is tied up.