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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
BETTING ON
A KNOCKOUT
latch Between Bennie Leonard and
Willie Ritchie is Attracting
Attention Of Sports
Lovers.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, April 2S.-Many bets
were being made here today that
Bennie Leonard, lightweight cham
pion of the world, would knock out
Willie Richie, former title holder,
when they meet tonight in a bout
scheduled for eight rounds at the
First regiment armory, Newark.
Odds of one to two were asked by
those betting that Leonard would
stop his opponent, but few takers
were found.
The largest crowd that ever wit
messed Jersey bout will be present.
Leonard is said to have been guar
anteed $4,000 for his end, while
Ritchie is reported to receive SlO,'
0O0
The boys will enter the ring prac.
tically at catch weights. Articles OF
agreement stipu1ate that they shall
weigh not more than 142 pounds
Ritchie, however, already is thin and
drawn while Leonard is heavy but
fast. The poundage stipulated would
eliminate any change in Leonard's s
losing his title, unless Richie should
reduce his weight to the lightweight
figure and emerge victor
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
GOMPERS HAS
BROKEN RIBS
Street Car Ran Down Taxicab in
Which Head Of American
Federation Of Labor
was Riding.

[United Press Leased Wire Service.I
NEW YORK, April 2S.-Samuel
Gompers, injured In taxicab acct.
dent, spent quiet night and was
reported this morning to be resting
easily.
An examination was to be made
today to determine the fun extent of
his injuries. An announcement, 1t
was expected, would be made after
a consultation of physicians.
Gompers was hurt late yesterday
when a street car ran down taxi
cab in which he was riding. The.
labor leader sustained two broken
ribs and other injuries.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Revised Covenant.
[By Fred s. Ferguson United Press
rorrocONpdopt l

lBy Fred s. Ferguson. United Press
Correspondent
PARIS, April 2S.-The peace con.
ference meets in plenary sessions to-
day to vote on the revised covenant
OF the league of nations.
President Wilson was expected to
make brief speech, probably touch.
| ing on the new article protecting thu
Monroe doctrine.
There was some speculation as to
whether the Japanese would seek to
provoke renewed discussion of their
amendment for racial equality, which
was defeated by the league commits
SION. 1t was not believed the French
would bring up their amendment for
lgreater military guarantees as they
appeared to be satisfied some sort OF
an agreement is sure to be arranged
with Great Britain and the United
States for the protection Of Franco
against German aggression, pending
operation of the league Of nations.
The revised covenant is entirely
changed in language, but contains the
same principle as the original con-
stitutions. The articles have been re-
arranged, some being combined and
others bearing different numbers from
the first covenant Aside from the
changes in phraseology, the outstand-
ing amendments bearing on principle
are:
The executive counsel by unanimous
vote may increase its membership,
thus opening the way for admission Of
Germany or Russia to that body when
it is deemed advisable.
hny. M
from the league by giving two years
rctice.
Individual sovereignty is guaranteed
throughout the covenant.
The state department announce
ment read:
"Following are the proposed
articles regarding penalties, for IN
sertion in the treaty of peace to be
at plenary session OF con-
ference today, Monday, at 3 o'clock
o. M, Paris time.
ARTICLE 1.-The allied and asso-
ciated powers publicly arraign Will
liam II, of Hohenzollern, formerly
German emperor, not for an offense
against criminal law. but for
supreme offense against international
moralit and the sanctity of treaties.
"A special tribunal will be consti-
tuted to try the accused, thereby
assuring him the guarantees essen
tfal to the right of defense. 1t will
he composed of five judges, one ap-
pointed by each of the following hve
powers. namely the United States OF
America, Great Britain, France, Italy
and japan.
TN It's decision the tribunal will
be guided by the highest motives OF
international policy with view to.
vindicating the solemn obligations OF
international undertakings and the
validity of international morality. 1t
will be its duty to fix the punishment
which it considers should be imposed.
"The allied and associated powers
will address request to the gov
ernment of The Netherlands for the
surrender to them of the ex-emperor
fContinuad on mage Z.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
ATTEMPTS AT SUICIDE
ARE HIS SPECIALITY

abandon her divorce suit.
HE tried the same stunts in our
Aurora (1lIinois) home to frighten
ME-" she said "He used the same
old weapon then-ran up into the
attic and fired shot to make me
think he had killed himself.
Leet shot himself in the arm and
exhibited a bloodstained photograph
Of his beautiful young wife, saying
he was looking at it when he shot.
Leet inherited $250,0o0 from his
father in 1914. He later married
Miss Amen Robertson, Omaha society
woman, who divorced him and was
s4ven $4,000 alimonN
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
BAKERS STRIKE
FOR TWO DOLLARS
Less Than Half Of Chicago's Bread
Supply is Being Turned Out
While Men arc
Idle.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO, April 2S.-Bakeries
here today were turning out less
than half of the daily 100000 loaves
of bread, due to the strike of union
bakers today.
OF the 1000 or more baking plants,
about $50 were running to full capa-
city, having agreed to the terms of
the union. Lack of workers in the
rest Of the plants is holding produc-
ton to less than forty percent.
Strikers assert they will remain
out until So weekly raise is grant
ed them and night work between IL
= e. - "a
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

UNITED Press Leased Wire service.]
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, April 28.-Red
wall paper, Tapping briskly in the
breeze, brought city flremen on
rush call to Reed Thomas' home. II
plumb forgot I'd just papered," con-
fessed Thomas, shamefacedly.
Hobo Wage Scale.
ALTON, H., April 2S.-Wurxtry!
The Free and Independent Order of
Hoboes has set 40 cent an hour
minimum, according to members
passing through here. Labor re-
mains optional with the individual.
Lion at Large.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April Is
Telephone calls reported a wild boar or
lion at large. Patrolman Christian
was dispatched "Spotty" beat him
to it and rushed into No. 2 station.
One pig awaits an owner.
Robbed While Asleep.
CHICAGO, April 2S.-Sleep may
bring health, but it does not retain
wealth, according to Ike Smith, Chi
cago saloon keeper. His rest was
unbrolsen by robbers who sacked his
safe OF $500.
Friends Cali at Jail.
CHICAGO, April 2S.-Frank Har-
ris, in jail for burglary, receives no
more friendly visits. Two friends
came to sympathize and both were
arrested for non-support, the other
for violating his parole.
Last Citizen Departs.
CARSON CITY, New, April 2S.-
Business is poor at Washoe City
historical mining town. The last IN
l. hil.nA Ian rnsHna.irrss
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
lilies Would Appoint Five Judges to Hear
Case Against Wilhelm Hohenzollern,
Accused of Wholesale Crimes.
EAGUE : OF NATIONS IS DISCUSSED
|lenary Sessions of Peace Conference This
Afternoon, is Debating Revised Covenant
of World Combination.

United Press Leased Wire Service. |
| WASHINGTON, April 2S-The al
es will ask for the surrender Of the
Ekaiser, Wilhelm, for trial, In the
loposed article to be considered at
be plenary session of the peace con-
krence this afternoon, it was an
bunced at the state department to-
u.
The kaiser would be tried by court
Ave judges, one appointed by each
the five great powers. if the article
adopted.
All other persons accused of violat-
B International law must be turned
er for trial under the proposed plan.
titled to choose his OWN counsel and
= tribunal will be guided by the
Fict terms of International law and
&ernational morality in fixing punish
knt
To Have Fair Trial.
WASHINGTON, April 28.-Former
kaiser Wilhelm and his agents must
fwer to the allies for every outrage
I'd violation Of international law, IL
peace conference adopts proposals
hced before it at Paris today.
Furthermore, all secrets of the Ger
IAN war office must be barred to per-
IT the allies to discover those respon-
BILE.
The proposal to try the ex-kaiser
Rs been pushed by the French dele
ftes throughout the conference, in
ice of reported opposition from Jap
1ese delegates and apathy from some
fhers.
Provisions requiring fair trial.
pweyer, have been inserted to over
PINE this opposition and to insure JUS
Pc even If stern, for the war. E
Germany will now be required to
fsist the allies in running down the
pity ones and this provision, If adop-
d, will force the German peace dele
ftes to admit the responsibility of
g former regime for the war and
ould put Germany on record for all
me. Not only perpetrators Of out
ses in Belgium and France, but the
ousands Of spies working in all
untries, including the United States,
$uld be apprehended by revelations
hlch Germany would promise under
e pending articles. The record OF
e German secret service and her
fcient espionage service and scores
spy plots in the United States would
run down.
Especial1y significant is article III,
nich provides military trial for those
ilty Of criminal acts against citizens
allied countries. This provision
ould extend to the hundreds of mill
ry officials who took part in the
Unless reign OF the sword in Bel
um. There is some doubt as to how
r the provisions would extend, es-
fcially whether they provide punish
|ent for every one violating~not only
fe laws, but the custom Of war.
lhether this would reach those re-
Ponsible for introduction Of deadly
es in warfare, the submarines and
!her inhuman methods, Is not ap-
brent.
However, an such persons could be
Fought before military courts and
fey could expect little mercy through
lilitary code.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
RurIeeon Denounced.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.] ]
\ CHICAGO, April 2S.-Copies of
resolutions denouncing Postmaster
Burleson's administration Of the tele-
graph systems adopted in $50 cities
Yesterday, will be sent to President
Wilson, the war labor board and Bur
Lesson, it was announced here today
by S. J. Konenkamp, international
president of the telegraphers' union.
Partial returns on a nation wide
strike vote now going on led Konen-
kamp to predict a vote of 20 to 1 in
favor of telegraphers' walkout. In
Los Angeles, he said, only two out
of 200 workers voted against strik-
ing. In Portland reports show IS to
l in favor of striking.
The telegraphers vote ends May 5
and that of the electricians on May
H.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Session Tuesday Afternoon to Decide on Fut,,re
Course Regarding Peace Conference
Program on Fiume. -
ANNEXATION PROPOSED AS SOLUTION
Orlando Declares Hour is Solemn and GRAY.
and Expects Vote of Confidence From
Chamber and Senate.

the conference consfders the TsfnA
Tao agreement scrap OF paper, the
same measure may be necessary on
the part OF Japan" is says.
Asahi Shfmbun processes to be-
lieve Italy probably will conclude a
separate treaty with Austria and re-
sumo hostilities witr the south Slavs.
Europe. It declares, may yet see its
worst fighting. with Germany the
only country to benefit.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
REVISED
COVENANT
ADOP TED
New Rules for League Of Ma
tions Accepted by Peace
Conference This
Afternoon.
NINE ARE IN COUNCIL
Belgium, Greece, Brazil and Spain
Named with United States,
NINE ARE IN COUNCIL
lBy Erred S. Ferguson, United Press

lBy Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, April 28.-The revised
covenant Of the league OF nations
was adopted by the plenary session
of the peace conference at DIT
O. clock this afternoon.
The covenant, as adopted, includes
President Wilson's motions nominat-
ing Sir Eric Drummond, Of England,
as the first secretary-general and
naming Belgium, Greece, Brazil and
Spain for representation in the
league council, together with the
United States; Great Britain, France,
Italy and Japan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Will Not Take Part.

CUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April Is
The Cedar Rapids federation of labor
will not take part in general strike
On July 4, In behalf Of Thomas
Mooney, which is being called by
several unions in the west. The an
nouncement was made by c. L. Van
dorm, president Of the federation.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Leet's Wife Does Not Pay
Much Attention to Shoot
ing ANY More.

Iunited Press Leased Wire Service.]
SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S.--Mrs.
Hartha Leet shook her golden head
sith determination today and de-
Iared the attempt at suicide on the
part Of her husband, VIM. A. Leet,
Eas only Wild bluR to got her TO-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
A Welcome Novelty.

New York World: The news that
another census will begin on January
/, has the novel feature among govern
ment announcements that 1t is not
going to cost the ordinary American
citizen anything more.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Bank is Reopened.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
BATAVIA, Iowa, April 2S.-The
Batavia Savings bank has been re-
opened Deposits amounting to $780,
600 were made in the first day and
only $1,000 was withdrawn.
The Batavia bank was closed re-
Gently while It's books were being
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Ely Camille Ctanfxrra, . United PREF
STAFF Correapundent ]

fBy Camille Ctanfxrra,s United Press
Staff Correspondent
ROME. April 27-The Italian parlia-
nent has ben summoned to meet at
two O'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Italy's future course win depend ON
the action taken by that body after
Premier Orlando's presentation of the
program followed from the peace con-
ference, A resolution providing for
vote of confidence in the ministry 10
understood to have been prepared.
THE hour is solemn and grave"
Orlando declared in an interview to-
day. "The governments chief duty is
to ascertain whether it has interpreted
parliament's sentiment and protected
Its dignity"
A section OF the press is advocating
annexation OF F1ume and the territory
awarded Italy in the pact Of London.
without waiting for allied sanction.
'"The way out of the present diff
Guilty." said the Idea Nazionale. ''is
annexation by royal decree of Tren-
tino, the upper Adriatic, Trieste.
Fiume and Dalmatia, with Saar, Sap
elato and Sebanico. Once the annexa-
ton is decreed the tempest will sub
side. The allies cannot avoid accept
ing an accomplished fact"
Tuesdays session Of parliament is
expected to be brief. Former Premier
IiuzZati will move vote Of confidence
in the chamber and Senator Littoni
will take similar action in the senate.
Only the party leaders are expected to
discuss the resolution.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
DOCTORS, NURSES
AND SOLDIERS
Six Transports Bring Nc
Than $1,000 Back from 8
France Early This
Morning.
HOSPITAL UNITS
Freedom Has 1712 on Board from
Eight Base Hospitals and Is
First Ship to
Land.
HOSPITAL UNITS ,

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servlce.l
NEW YORK, April 2S.--More than
5000 officers, enlisted men, doctors
and nurses arrived here early today
on six transports from st. Nazaire,
Bordeaux, Brest and Havre.
The transport Freedom brought
1,712 officers and men Of the follow
ing base hospitals:
Nos. 10, 20, 25, 80, 80, 3S, 4S and
70; the first trench mortar battery,
the 652nd casual company OF New
York, and several casual officers.
Closely following the Freedom were
the Minnesotan. Texan, America, La
lorraine and Pueblo.
On the Minnesotan were the 111th
infantry, field and staff, headqmr-
ters company. medical detachment,
supply company, companies A to e,
inclusive, 81 officers and 1,744 men
for Camps Devens, Upton. Dix,
Meade, Gordon, Sherman, Custer,
Grant, Dodge, Funston, Lewis and
Kearny; the 665th casual company
sof Arkansas. and st. Nazaire conva'
lescent detachments ITO and Ill
16O men.
The Texan arrived with 21S1 OF
the following mixed organizations:
First transportation casual company.
one officer and 127 men; second
transportation casual company, two
officers and 8S men; 413th telegraph
battalion, headquarters company. med
ical detachment and companies d
and E from Pennsylvania, four Off
GERS and 202 men; 512th special
casual company for discharge: 34th
evacuation ambulance company, 18th
engineers headquarters detachment,
field and staff medical detachment,
companies A to + inclusive, sc Off
GERS and 1,14S men; first air service
casual company, one officer and 96
men; third air service casual COM
pany, two officers and 2O2 men, and
the 4O7th telegraph battalion head
quarters and supply detachment,
medical detachment and companies
A and E, four officers and 203 men.
More than 1000 men arrived on the
America, including Major General
Francis J. Herman and Brigadier
General j. Price, commander of the
154th infantry brigade.
Another Part of Rainbow.
BOSTON, April 2S.-The trans
port Pretoria, with 2.126 troops of the
famous 42nd (Rainbow) division, ar
rived here today. Among the Off
GERS on board was Brigadier General
William M. Fassett, commander OF
the first army corps. The units on
the Pretoria are the 149th,, 15Oth and
151st machine gun batalions, 117th
mobile ordnance repair shop, 16Sth
infantry detachment, 149th and 151st
regiments field artillery, 117th engi-
neers detachment, headquarters de-
tachment.
The headquarters, headquarters
detachment and headquarters troops
of the first army corps were also on
board.
Other units were evacuation hos
ypital No. Z, with twelve officers and
l140 men, signal corps, photograph
sections Nos. 1O6, Z, 8, %, 20z, 103,
1O7, 1903, scattered, four officers and
113 men; ordnance casual company
80, Pennsylvania, three officers and
63 men. ia
There were also fifty-one casual
officers and men on the transport.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Counterfeit Booze.

PORTLAND, Ore, April 2S.-When
squad of officers arrested two sus-
pected bootleggers they saved some
persons from being "gyphed-" Their
haul consisted of 200 bottles of
camoufaged water.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Used German Shell.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S.-Mars
tin Stonkvk was proud of 14-inch
German she'll his son sent him from
France until Mrs. Stonkvk beat him
over the head with it. He wants a
divorce.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
One Glorious Evening.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 28.-.
Frank Fischer sued Mary Reilly, 10,
for $50. He lost Mary told the judge
he gave her the money to buy pop
corn and peanuts and she spent it in
one evening.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Japan Upholds italy.

TOKYO, April 25-The Japanese
press commenting today upon the de-
parture of the Italians from the
peace conference. upholds Italy.
Yamato Shimbun declares Japan
and Italy are In the same boat. IF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28
Growing Shocking.

NEW YORK, April 2S.-The
movies must be growing shocking.
Manufacturers have decided they
can not tolerate immoral and sala-
cious productions and have banded
together to keep 'em dark.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28

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, 1919-04-28
Salvation Bars.

NEW YORK, April Salvation
bars S;s2romise to become the rage.
The Salvation Army has gone TO the
rescue with a threat of nut sundaes
in the renovated places, which it
will lease; bar boys will be rehired.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28

Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28

Fair and somewhat cooler.
Local temp. Z p. M, So; z a.
M, SO.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-28

Week End Orgy.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April Is
Secretary Daniels valuable airedale
dog is minus a heavy leather and
brass collar today following week
end bust" in parts unknown
Swallowed Gasoline.
SPOKANE. Washn., April 2S,-
Gasoline from this pump was unsal-
able. Its source was the stomach of
lloyd Seaman, aged three, who had
+orrad nm al, ahn,at a sssl llcra
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-12-21
Or a Sonora Photograph

A tone as brilliant as the sparkle oi gems and as
sweet "a, am old love song las ccal as he sabbath
church bell chimes and as true as the ring Of gong
This has been said of the SONORA PHONO-
GRAPH Surely am instrument like the Sonora
would bc the Gift supreme
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-12-21
Hoosier Cabinets

Few Gifts appeal 90 the housewife b, much as those
that save her time and which add 60 The attract
veness OF the home Among TINS class Oh ifts IS
one that meets every Kitchen requirement. the
HOOSIER CABINET We have several zes or
You TO choose FROM
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-21

dreams of a third term he must
reckon on a substantial opposition.
Champ Clark. so long speaker of
the house, has plenty Of friends and
admirers in many states. AT Baiti-
more, for eight ballots, he had a
clear majority of the delegates for
the presidential nomination Does
anyone seriously believe that it
would have been better for the party
or for the country IL he had been
the nominee and had been success
full? Mr.. Bryan beat him. Mr.. Bry-
an identified his support with Wall
street and the hated influences OF
plutocracy. And Clark. very sore.
believed that he would never for
give Bryan. whom he had supported
in three hot fights, for this deser-
ton Perhaps he has reconsidered.
Clearly, Bryan has resoncidered more
than one point in the last six years.
1t is fair to say, however, that tia
Nebraskan had not antagonized Clark
until the speaker declined to come
out against Wall street" He had
not used his influence in any state
to prevent the election of Clark dele
gates.
The distinguished Missourian Is 6S
years old now. He will be 10 when
the campaign of 1920 comes on. Can
he come back? We hardly think so.
Can Bryan bring him back? Prob
ably not. Most practical politicians
are convinced already that either
President Wilson will take nomf-
nation again or will follow the ex-
ample OF Theodore Roosevelt and
pick his own successor. He isn't
likely to pick Bryan or Clark. And
against him both together can make
very little headway, for reasons OBJ.
. vious to any man who Is not con.
firmed idealist and blind to the sub
stantial forces that control our poll
tics