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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
ELKS ELECT
NEW OFFICERS
Frank L. Rain of Fairbury, Nebraska,
Is Grand Exalted Ruler
of Order for Next
Year.

limited Press Leased Wire Servtcs.1
ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July g.
The annual convention Of Elks met
in executive session here today that
was expected virtually to wind up
business affairs.
Frank L. Rain, OF Fairbury, Neb,
wag elected grand exalted ruler late
yesterday.
Other officers elected were: Pat
Brenna. Dallas, grand treasurer;
Fred c. Robinson, Dubuque, grand
secretary; George A. Falkenstein,
McKeesport, Pa, grand esteemed
leading knight; c. c. Bradley, Port
land, Ore, grand esteemed lecturing
knight; Frank Huley, Birmingham,
Ala, grand tyler; Rev. John Lizart,
grand chaplain. and John c. Isice,
attorney general of Ohio, was ap-
pointed to the grand forum.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
AMERICAN AID
FOR RUSSIA
U. s. Said to Contemplate Financial
Military and Economic Assistance
to Government OF koi-
chalk,

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service
LONDON, July 9-According to the
Paris correspondent Of the Morning
Post. authoritative information has
reached Paris that the United States
cont empiates military, financial and
economic assistance to the Russian
government of Admiral Kolchak.
The aid is planned on large scale,
It was stated. The correspondent adds
that application will be made to con-
gress to obtain the necessary powers.
Russian Ambassador Bakhmet1eff
will leave for the United States Satur-
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

United Press Leased Wire Service.]
/ WASHINGTON, July president
wilson was back in the white house
Oday after an absence Of more than
bur months, ready to start his cam
dgn for ratification of the peace
reaty.
| With the senate taking one-day
ecess so as to keep the way clear for
Wilson'S address tomorrow noon, the
haze was set for what is expected to
ecome the greatest political struggle
b fifty years.
| Today there was period of wait
'bg of calm before the storm, as the
resident put the final touches to the
lessage in which he will present the
teaty and the league of nations cove
ant to the senate for its approval and
be bitter enemies Of the league per
ected plans for the attack.
| The temper of the league opponents
las considered revealed by Senator
herman's resolution now before the
breign relations committee demand
fg that Wilson show justification for
is actions at Versailles. The de-
land was couched In language which
PINE senator's considered very ag-
ressive and peremptory.
That the league foes will lose no
me In carrying their fight to the
puntry was indicated by the fact that
enator Johnson is already campaign
hg in New England in opposition to
be league, denouncing 1t as war
ust.".
Many important bills were on the
Fesident's desk awaiting signature
Us morning; the room where he
eets his cabinet had been made
fady for the expected calling together
his advisers and scores of persuns
fd made application for appoint
tents to see him.
The president was expected to do
PINE of the most strenuous work OF
career in order to dispose of the
ass of legislative business confront
&g him so timely start may be made
his tour Of the country, appealing
the support of the people In his
ent for ratification of the peace
4eaty.
Wilson arrived in Washington short
before Midnight and in spite Of the
teness of the hour was given a tre-
endous ovation Thousands packed
nlon station and the route to the
hite house.
This delightful welcome has taken
entirely by surprise" the presi-
nj said. 1T makes me very grateful
you all"
lie declared he was confident the
opie OF the United States were IN
vor OF the league of nations.
wave OF cheering swept along
Fansylvania avenue as Wilson's auto
0oile slowly moved from the station
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
BITTER ATTACK
MADE ON LEAGUE
Senator Johnson Calls II tho Basest
Thing Which Anyone Ever
Foisted on American
People,

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
BOSTON, Mass. July 9-Senator
Hiram Johnson, California, speaking
here last night, bitterly attacked the
league Of nations as the "basest
thing which anyone ever attempted
to foist upon the American people"
The speaker also attacked Prest-
dent Wilson's administration.
Johnson declared the league Is an
instrument which throws the for
tunes Of America to the rest of the
world "for the rest of the world to
do with as It sees fit."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
surino Wheat Is Dam az ed.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
SIOUX CITY, Iowa, July 9--Tele-
graphic reports from one hundred
widely separated districts in north
west Iowa, northern Nebraska and
South Dakota show that the spring
wheat crop has been damaged from
10 to 10 per cent by rust and blight,
caused by excessive moisture and hot
sunshine, following recent rains.
Many fields will be cut only for the
straw.
The winter wheat crop is not affect
ed.
Oats and other small grains as well
as corn are doing exceptionally well,
reports showed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Eental Examination of Slayer
OF Frieda Lesser, Who
Admits Crime.

suted Press Leased Wire Service.] ]
Il, Etos ANGELES, Calf, July 9.-The
las 70 save Harry S. New, who
ns his father is United States Sem
marry s. New, Of Indiana, from
saliows. has begun.
ouav New sat in a cell at the coun-
ssn where he was taken yesterday
=. being formally charged with first
Eee murder, awaiting his prelim.
examination, set for Monday and
a. ne says is still more important
ue only thing he fears-the ar
q OF his mother.
s. Lulu Burger, News mother, is
ected to reach Los Angeles some
To-Day and Immediately the work
!. u.iinulating a definite defense will
seady DR.. e. o. Sawyer has made
-eatai examination Of New. He de-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
No Cars Running While Men are on Strike in
Protest to Proposed Cut of Wages Since
Fares Reduced.
ASK FORTY PERCENT SALARY RAISE
City Takes No Action While People Urge
Municipal Ownership as Best Method
of Solving Tieup.

rUnited Press Leased Wire ServfoA
DENVER, Colo, July 9-The second
day of the street car mems strike
against reduced wages resulting from
restoration of five cent fares found
Denver again completely without
tramway service today. Each at
tempt of company officials to man a
few cars resulted in picketers and
sympathizers pulling off trolleys and
stalling the cars. Advertisements in
many cities for strike breakers have
so far met with weak response.
Picketers dissuaded number from
accepting employment with the COM
pany.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

: Ono thousand 1ftneys werc expected
to be operating today. Tho strikers
have countered with demand for
forty per cent wage increase over
their former scale. Beyond authorizing
jitneys, the city administration has
taken no steps to relieve the situation.
Manufacturing concerns picked up
their employees by motor trucks while
workers in mercantile establishments
walked to work, patronized the jitneys
or were given free rides by incoming
motorists.
Municipal ownership OF the tramway
system is being urged to solve the
tie-up.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09


dent standing up waving his hat and
bowtng again and again
Lining Up For Battle.
[By L. G.. Martin, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, July 9 - Every
member of both parties in the senate
today received telegraphed orders
, from party leaders to be here Thurs
day prepared to stay on the job until
the treaty fight is finished.
With few exceptions, senators will
be here, and those who are absent
will have suitable pairs arranged, SO
that their absence will not affect the
result Of any test vote on the treaty
or on the league covenant, party heads
said.
Administration senators hoped to
arrange conferences today at the
white house with President Wilson to
report to him before he delivers his
speech, the exact situation as 1t ap-
pears to them.
/ Democratic leaders eagerness to &C
quaint the executive at once with
! their views was stated to be due to
desire on their part to see him take
! a sIedge hammer to his opponents" IN
! his opening speech tomorrow. League
advocates said today they Will urge
the president to talk "brass tacks"
! both to the senate and the country. Al.
though the senate speech is prepared,
the presidents ability to extemporize
would enable him to change it If the
| informations democrats hoped to give
H.. 4.<3ov a dfQTpSSt0n.
they said
| League opponents are simply await
| ing the Thursday speech as cue 10
the presidents plan of campaign. They
are full of plans for meeting him on
any plane he may fix for the struggle
they said today.
! AnttIeaguers were making careful
canvass of senators to learn what
am mendments they will propose to the
treaty or league covenant, 30 as to
work out a concerted plan OF support
for any sort of opposition The SEN
ate win convene at noon Thursday,
inst fifteen minutes before President
Wilson'S appearance. Preparations
have been made to handle record
breaking crowd at the capitol
Tour In Two Weeks.
WASHINGTON July s.-President
Wilson will start his tour OF the
United States, campaigning for the
league of nations in about two weeks,
| IT was announced at the white house
| today. The trip will include visit
! to the Pacific coast, where he ex-
poets to review the newly formed
-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
German Strike Broken UP.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
BERLIN, July 9.-Several persons
were killed and many wounded at
Hanover today in clash between
strikers and government forces. The
latter succeeded in breaking up the
strike after the issuance of an ulti-
matum threatening drastic action.
Philip M. Price, the English journal
ist. who was held under an accusa-
tIon of bolshevik sympathtes, was re-
leased today
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
RAFFERTY, Wants Them Back.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
LOS ANGELES, Calf, July s.
John T. Rafferty,, of indianapolis. to-,
day has a suit on file against Hazel
Dorothy Chapman, pretty scenario
writer. to recover s71s.S6. Ratcrty
alleges he gave that much in pres
ents to Miss Chapman and then she
refused to marry him. He wants the
money back Miss Chapman says she
owes Rafferty, nothing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
JOHN FOX, JR.
DIED AT NIGHT
Noted Author Passed Away at Home
In Virginia From Attack OF
Pneumonia at Age OF
Flfty-Slx.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
BIG STONE GAP, Va, July Big
Stone Gap paid tribute. today to the
Of John Fox, Jr., noted author,
whose body lies in his home here.
Fox died last night of pneumonia
after having benn brought to his
place in semi conscious condition
from Norton. He was Sc years old.
The body will be taken to Paris, KY.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Three Notes to Austria.

EUndted Press Leased Wire Service.1
PARIS, July 9-The allies sent three
notes to the Austrian government this
afternoon, dealing with the league OF
nations, the repatriation of Austrian
diplomats in South America and econ
omic questionV involved in the peace
settlement.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Soldiers Land Bill.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON, July 9.-The soIs
dier's land settlement bill with its
plans for providing farms for thou
sands of service men. will be report
ed out by the house public lands
committee within the next few days,
Oh artman Stnnott said today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Serv1ce.I
EVANSTON, ILL.,. July 9--Mrs. Ada
Ketchum wears natural teeth despite
gossips who began clacking when she
advertised "a pair of teeth" as lost.
That's the way the ad man took par
rakeet"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
British Dirigible R-34 Cannot
Start for Home Until Rag
ing Storm Abates
Some.
MAY GO IN MORNING
Bio Balloon Seems Eager to Leave,
Pulling and Tuoging at Moor
ines at Every Gust Of
Wind.
[By w. r. Hargraves, United Press
STAFF Cor1.eSpOndent

IBy w. r. Hargraves, United Press
Staff Correspondent
MINEOLA, l. l., July 9..The Brit
ish dirigible R-34 awaited only a IA
vorable change in weather conditions
today to start her return voyage across
the Atlantic.
Major G. H. Scott, commander, his
associate officers and members Of the
crew were anxious to make the get
away, owing to The constant danger TO
the airship from wind squalls sweeping
over her exposed position at Roosevelr
field. The big craft apparently shared
their anxiety. as at every fresh gust
she would pull and tug at her moor
iings, giving the 300 to 500 men holding
her a struggle each time to hold her.
| There was every indication today,
however, that the start could not be
made until some time between mid
night and eight O'Clock tomorrow
morning. The gale raging over the
Atlantic was expected to aIbate Dy
then.
The officers and men Of the R-34
spent Yesterday afternoon and last
night in New York City as did Colonel
VIM. N. Hensley, the American army
officer who will accompany the DIR
igibIe as an observer, succeeding
Lieutenant Commander Lansdowne.
All the engines had been thorough
" overhauled gasoline and oil sup
niles taken aboard, the hydrogen sup
ply replenished and everything was IN
readiness for the flight. AS soon as
Scott is assured the weather 1s IA
vorable the R-34 will make short
flight over New York City, then point
her nose eastward for her trans-ocean
voyage.
Four O'clock Is Set.
MINEOLA, L. L., July 9.-MaJor
Scott. commander of the R-34 an
nounced this afternoon that the big
British dirigible positively would
start its return voyage at o'clock
| tomorrow morning.
weather forecasts, Scott said, as
sured favorable conditions for get
ting away at that hour. He added
that the R-s4 would circle over New
York City before starting.
Favorable Weather.
WASHINGTON, July 9.-omcers
of the R-34 today were ADVISED py
the United States weather bureau 10
start ther return flight to England
within the next twenty-four nours
over a southerly course.
| In an official report for the R-34,
the bureau said that favorable winds
and weather would be encountered
over the western Atlantic. The re-
port said:
"At Roosevelt field the weather
will be partly cloudy, becoming I'm
settled during Thursday and niotier-
ate southerly winds becoming fresh
southwest winds by Thursday morn
ing. The start of the return flight
should be made within the next
twenty-four hours and over tie
southerly course as previously en-
nounced Favorable winds and
weather will be encountered over
tn. western Atlantic"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Mixed Drinks.

CHICAGO, July 9-"Buttermilk-
toothache medicine-slc-mixed it, a
staggering individual explained to
loop crowd twenty deep around him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
Bill Sicked 'Em,

OH oaCNSO G'u.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, July 9-"Sto
'em BILL" said Abe Napperstick. The
bull dog made flank attack on John
Abe's cash register, and held him until
the police took the lad to a hospital
Lost In a Great City.
ST. PAUL, July 9-"How much
larger is St Paul than New York;"
queried William Hawthorne, London.
after he had been lost two hours be-
tween trains ON his way to Tacoma
Washington. He "saw the town but
missed his train.
Thief In Bath Tub.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-Misa
Genevieve Kane. returning home, all
bht surprised thief in most EN-.
barrassing predictment. The thief
stole Genevteve's diamonds and then
paused to take a warm plunge in
her bath tub.
Careless Pearl.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-Mrs.
Pearl Gargano stabbed May Nielsen,
who was talking to policeman.
Pardon me-" said Mrs. Gargano. II
am afraid I have stabbed the wrong
woman. Very careless of me-
SiIo Bar.
COLUSA, Calf, July 9.-Silo own.
ers who prefer the kick to the taste
are not worrying over prohibition.
"Silene," the juice of ensilaged corn
is said to have a Dempsey wallop,
compared to whiskey, But it tastes
bad.
|.
The First Victim.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-Prohi
bition's first victim Is William Hob.
mann, ex-bartender, prostrated on
ME first warm day following prohibit
| ton. Y
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Was Euged On.

GRAY, Maine, July 9-Rsv. Samuei
M. Thompson was legged" on when
he "snooped' around a dance held by
church members, he charged in court
here. Yes, the eggs were aged.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Hiohwaymen Fled.

NEW YORK, July 9-Two highway
men forgot their own guns when G.
Cavuoti threw up his hands at their
command, one with gun in it. They
fled.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
El,vver Knocked Out.

NEW YORK, July "a poor little
flivver was knocked out by bullying
touring car, after which the occupants
robbed the flivverist of $4,000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Benefit Association.

MEMPHIS, July 9-Local negroes
today announced formation of a lodge
named Western Benefit ASSOCIATION OF
North America, South America, Asia,
Africa and Australia.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Tour In TWO Weeks.

Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
The First Victim

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.--Prohi
bition's first victim Is William Hob.
mann, ex-bartender, prostrated on
Me first warm day following prohibit
ton.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09
Returns After Four Months Abroad, Ready to
Start His Campaign for Ratification of
League of Nations.
EREAT POLITICAL STRUGGLE PROMISED
Message to Senate Tomorrow to be Followed
by Nation Wide Debate on Wilson's
Actions at Versailles.

to the executive mansion, the presi-
dent standing up waving his hat and
bowtng again and again
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-09

Partly Cloudy. Continued
Warm. Local temp. 7 p. m,
Sc; Z g. M, 73.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-10-09
MARINES PROTECT CHILDREN
IN WEST INDIAN SCHOOLS

Puerto Plata, San Domingo. oct s.
Under the protection of United
States Marines coo rudimentary schools
have been opened in the country dis
tricts of the island republic in which
about one-half of the children are be.
ing taught.
Before the pacification of the Domi.
nican Republic by the Marines there
were practically no schools for the
poorer classes. Even where there were
schools. parents were often afraid TO
send their children to them along
roads and trails infested with bandits.
Every village in which a school is
located is now guarded by Marines
or the native "Guardia" commanded
by Uncle Sans sea-soldiers. During
the school season special protection is
given to the children and their teach
ers with the result that parents are
sending their children 10 school in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-10-09
LLOYD GEORGE SPEECH
n D|C kTES A B REAK
WITH LABOR 70 RC ES

London, oct. S.--During his speech at
the Mansion House today Premier
Lloyd George made the interesting rev.
elation that he had left the peace con
ference in July expressly because he
foresaw the coming labor difficulties.
The government then started an organi.
zation which, he emphasized, was pure
ly Il civil and not war organization,
under the chairmanship of the home
secretary, in preparation for the possible
necessity of assuring the country's food
supply.
This organization, the premier added
would not cease with complete demob-
ilization as many people supposed and
this was an important fact to remem-
ber
THE nation means to be master in
her own house Mr.. Lloyd George de-
cared, "a just master, n fair master, a
generous master, but always master in
her own house"
When Mr.. Lloyd George makes an i'm
portant speech. newspapers try to read
between the lines to discover his polit.
cal purpose. The general disposition of
this speech is that the premier has bro
ken with labor unions and wants to
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-10-09
PRESIDENT STRONGER
THAN ANY DAY SIM CE
BEGINNING Of ILLNESS
HE WANTS TO READ, ALSO TO SEE
SEN I1RAL PERSONS, But DIR.
GRANSON OBJECTS

Washington, oct. @S. President VIII.
son was stronger today than at any
time since he became in nearly two
weeks ago, said "A bulletin issued today
by Rear Admirals Grayson and Stitt
and DR.. Sterling Ruffin, The bulletin
follows:
THE president continues to improve
slowly He is stronger today than at
any time since his illness began
experimenting the official bulletin,
Dr. Grayson said he was much en-
couragod by the continued improve
ment shown by the president, but that
for the present the orders for abso-
lutte quiet would be enforced. The
president is not allowed to see news
papers, but Mrs. Wilson reads to him
daily and he is propped up with pill
lows from time to time to relieve the
monotony of remaining in bed.
Mr.. Wilson shows again much in
terest in the treaty fight in the sen
ate and in other business, and it is
only with increasing difficulty that his
mind is diverted.
With President Wilson'S condition
steadily improving, his physicians are
having their hands fun to keep his
attention away from the duties Of his
office. They say that for the pres
ent, however, the prohibition against
work will be enforced, unless some
matter urgently requiring attention
develops
The president also wants to read, and
while Dr. Grayson has permitted him
to do so to Il limited extent he is pre-
vented from reading for any great
length of time because the physician
fears there might be an injurious strain
upon his eyes.
After another good nights rest, the
president appeared cheerful this morn
ing, White House officials said and
for the first time in more than q week
expressed preference for eggs for break
fast.
1t is with increasing difficulty that
Rear Admiral Grayson, his personal
physician, keeps the president from
taking a hand in affairs of state. The
president has asked to see several per
sons, but neither DIR. Grayson nor
Secretary Tumulty has been able to
locate any of them. The president
told them they showed a remarkable
inability to find anyone he wanted to
see, adding that, so far as he was con
cerned, the campaign of silence was
at an end.