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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service !
WASHINGTON, July 5.-Plans fol-
the league Of nations campaign, ex
;pected to rival in bitterness the states
rights and free silver debates Of 81
and '96 were being carefully drawn
under cover today-each side camou-
flaging Its strategy to have the ad
vantage OF surprise at the last min
ute.
President Wilson will arrive in Ho-
boken at 2.8O Tuesday, 1t WAS an
nounced at the white house today.
He will go by ferry to New York and
make a short speech al Carnegie hall
leaving for Washington about 4:30
He is expected to present the treaty
of peace, including the league Of ma
tions covenant, to the senate on
Thursday. Shortly thereafter he will
start his tour. stumping the country in
behalf of the league, seeking to win
such support from the people that the
senate will be forced by public opinion
to ratify the treaty, including the
league.
Not hint Of the presidents sched-
ule of speeches throughout the nation
has been permitted to leak out, for as
the opposition to the league, notably
Senators Borah and Johnson. are ex-
pected to put the finishing touches on
their own plans by mapping out an
anti-league tour that may call for op
position orators both to precede and
follow the president through the couE
try, pointing out the dangers they see
in the covenant and in other prov1s-
ions of the treaty.
Joseph T.. Tumulty, secretary to the
president, was in New York today
ready to meet him. Tumulty, it is be-
lieved will advise the president as to
the present state of public opinion re-
garding the league and possibly will
submit for his approval tentative
itinerary which, however, will be
kept secret until 1t is deemed ex-
pedient to reveal It. Wilson's New
York speech. according to belief here,
will be the opening Of his league Of
fensive, but it will be couched in gen.
eral terms. so as not to betray in ad-
vance to the covenant opponents the
principal arguments the president will
use on his tour.
The presidents official address to
the senate probably will be an exhaust
i've report on proceedings of the peace
conference and Is expected to be the
longest speech he has ever made at
the capitol. But while he will give
reasons for esvery action taken at Yer
sailles, and make an appeal for rati-
tication, 1t Is considered probable he
will reserve some Of his strongest ar
guments for the nationwide tour.
League supporters in the senate
after Wilson's address win try to force
q quick start of debate. Thus the
president will be able to get good
idea OF the strength and character Of
the opposition and Of some Of its
strongest arguments during the few
days that will intervene between his
appearance before the senate and the
beginning Of his tour.
While Wilson is travelling, senate
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05

EXPLODE IN EYE
Two Boys at Otturnwa May Suffer
Loss of Sight as Result Of
Celebrating on the
Fourth,

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.
OTTUMWA, Ia, July 5.-Four cas-
ualties were reported here as re.
suit of the Fourth of July, although
none of them were fatal.
Two, however, may result in per.
manent injury to the eyes OF the
victims, William Greely or this city
and P. C. Fletcher. twelve, from Chi
cago, who is visiting here.
Firecrackers exploding in their
hands caused the injuries.
Guy Kftto, member of Company
G., 16Sth infantry, who went through
the war unscathed, save for gassing.
was seriously injured in the left hand
when trying to fire a skyrocket.
The fourth casualty was that of a
ten-year-old boy, George Brown. His
right hand was burned when firing a
Cracker"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
OF New England Coast.


CAMPERDOWN, N. S., July 5-The
British dirigible R-34 which left Scot
land at 2:40 a. M, Wednesday on
transatlantic flight was believed tc
be off the New England coast early
today. She passed two miles to the
southwark Of the steamer Seal during
the night At that time her speed and
position indicated she would reach
Long Island some time this afternoon
The latest direct report from the big
airship showed her about seventy
miles off the island of st. Pierre. In
the vicinity of Sydney, N. S. The
weather there was excellent, but II
was believed she would encounter rain
before reaching Long Island.
Awaiting the Arrival.
TBy w. R. Hargrave, United Press
Staff Correspondent
MINEOLA, l.. l., July 5.-Thou-
sands of persons were on hand today
prepared to wait long hours in the
sweltering sun to greet the British
dirigible R-34, expected to complete
her transatlantic flight here this
afternoon.
The crowds, which began gather
ing early yesterday in anticipation
that the airship might land that after
noon, dwindled away somewhat dur
ing the night, but were back In IN
creased numbers at dawn. Many
slent in automobiles near Roosevelt
field. Others slept on the bare
ground.
Everything was in readiness at
Roosevelt field to care for both the
dirigible and its crew during their
stay. The British officers and men
were to be regaled with a chicken
dinner Immediately after landing
while the airship was to be given
square meal" of about 100000 CUBIC
feet Of pas-provided she was that
hungry"
The unusual heat might change
Major SCOTS plans for landing at
once, it was learned. Because OF the
danger of accident to the great gas
baa as the result of the high tenn
nerature. it was pointed out that the
R-34 might be kept in the air until
the cool of the evening, cruising over
New York City and vicinity IN tne
meantime.
Several atrplanes we're to go OUT
to meet the R-34 as sort OF Official
reception committee, but all were
instructed to observe strictly the Brlt.
ish officers request that no other
craft be permitted to approach within
a mile of the dirigible, because OF the
danger Of igniting escaping gas.
Arrive Tomorrow Morning.
MINEOLA, l. l., July 6--L1eut. Coi.
Lucas. commandant at hooseVeis
field. announced shortly after one
n M, today that he had Just recelveo
. : message from Major Scott, com
manding the R-34, stating the d1r1slpie
would arrive here tomorrow morning.
Lucas called attention to the fact i
that the R-34's message, 1nquirlns
about the availability Of destroyer Ia
case assistance were needed, was
signed by the American observer a
i, lieut. Commander Landsdowne IN, In
stead of Scott He said he accep'eu
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Harry New Drives to Police
Station to be Arrested,
Bringing Girls Body
Him.
NEAR BURBANK, CALF,
Saws He Killed Her at Lonely Spot IN
Canyon When She Refused
to Marry
Him.

limited Press Leased Wire Service
LOS ANGELES, Calf, July D
Bringing with him the body or MISE
Frieda J. Lesser, Of Los Angeles, whonl
he said he had murdered at lonely
spot in Topango canyon, near bur
bank. when she rejected his proffers
of marriage. Harry S. New drove to
the central police station early 'ouaS
and asked that he be arrested.
I've killed her." he nervousiy ou'
quietly told the police who met ne"
in his sedan as it stopped In front oi
police headquarters.
Detectives peered into the rear com
partment Of the natty closed car ano
there. beneath a rob, lay the oooy OF
Miss Lesser. A big bullet mole
through her right temple had caused
her death.
"This is the gun" New half sohoed
as the police carried the body from the
car He handed over .3S Colt auto
matte. ~ Ia
inside the police station, New told
detectives that he and Miss Leser had
left last night for ride through 10
MANGO canyon. At a spot where the
road was darkest, he stopped the cal
and soon asked Miss Lesser to become
his wife. She refused.
An argument followed, New SAID,
and in a fit Of temper he told the
nolice he shot the girl whom ne
sought to make his wife. She died IN
stantly. ,, .,s
Realizing that he had killed his
sweetheart, New said he moved the
bodv from the seat beside him, where
she had died, placed it in the back OF
the car. carefully covered 1t with a
robe and drove with all speed down
the miles of dark road, through fitting
shadows from the moonlight, to Los
Angeles, where he gave himself up &C
the police. He reached the police sta
tion lust before daylight.
Miss Lesser was beautiful brunette,
with Injurious dark brown hair. she
was aged twenty. She resided at
E,iftv-third and Griffin avenue, Los
Angeles. ~.
New told the police that he Is the
son of q. S. Senator Harry 5. New, OF
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Expected to Rival Free Silver Debate of 1896
and Old States Rights Argument Before
Civil War.
PRESIDENT WILSON TO START BATTLE
VIII Make Speech in New York Tuesday and
Deliver Lengthy Address Before Con-
gress ON Thursday.

debate over the league will continue
probably almost without intermission.
and it is expected that many of the
presidents speeches will be answered
from the floor of the senate.
| During his stay in Washington the
president will be confronted by the
task of signing scores of important
bills. Before he goes to the capitol 1t
Is expected he will clear away the
mass of executive business. All the
measures passed in the rush just be-
fore the congressional adjournment OF
this week awaits his signature and the
question of war time prohibition and
when is demobtlizatfon completed'' is
before him.
| Daniels Puts In Word.
| COLUMBUS, Ohio, July address
Ing minute men" at the Methodist
centenary expedition here today Sec
retary of the Navy Josephus Daniels
declared the centenary marks long
step In the accomplishment Of church
union and predicted that the day is not
far distant when Methodists of north
and south will compose one compact
army.
Speaking OF prohibition, Daniels de.
clared:
Those who hail national prohibition
as blessing, just give Methodist
credit for their long fight against drink
and help in the constitutional amend
men.
THE curse OF our nation is drunken
ness and immortality. With the COM
ing of national prohibition, the former
will grow increasingly less and with
the reduction of this evil, the call is
laid upon the churches and upon all so.
c1al workers to concentrate their ef-
fors for reform upon a crusade against
the evil Of prostitution"
Daniels then put in a word for the
league of nations.
''On Monday our president will re.
turn to lay before the people the great.
est document of history-a treaty
framed to bind together in friendship
all free people and fulfill the prophecy
of old peace on earth and good will
toward men he declared.
TT is the fitting elimination of this
centenary that it is held concurrenLly
with the dawning Of the day when
statesmen in practical diplomacy have
Wesley to regard the whole world as
his parish.
Statesmen no longer regard the
seas as created to separate men, but
as set to unite men and In the coven-
ant we have the rainbow of promise
that spans the new sky, the new
heaven and new earth when wars shall
be no more"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
At Service Of Mankind.

ABOARD THE q. s. s. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, July 4-(By wireless
to The United Press).-"We must
continue to put America at the serv-
ice of mankind" President Wilson
declared today in speech delivered
from the deck Of the George Wash
ington.
The presidents speech, constituting
a reply to the elements advocating
Americas return to a policy Of 1so-
lated nationalism, was regarded as
forecasting the keynote OF the CAM
paign he is to make in support OF
the league of nations.
The president is prepared, 1t was
Indicated, to extend his speaking
campaign over any period he deems
necessary to enable him to carry
out the assurances-some positive
and some inferential-he gave the
peace conference of Americas will
ingness to carry her share Of the
burden in the new order Of things
which he believes will be inaugurated
with the ratification of peace.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
RY $40 TO $12 PER DAY
FOR MEN IN WHEAT FIELD

bushel Kansas wheat crop cut. the ne,
lief grew today that the entire ctop TOP
will be harvested in time to save 'iie
grain. -
The shortage of hands, however, 20
still acute, according to reports al.,
farmers in some central counties weie
offering $40 and S12 day for WorAefe'
Ordinary wages range from 0ixty 70
eight-five cents an hour and IN senie
cases 81 an hour.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Brtish Dirigible R-34 is First Aircraft to Make
Transatlantic Trip From Other Side
to America.
|FFT SCOTLAND WEDNESDAY MORNING
,a,oline Supply Running Low After Crossing
Ocean and Wireless Message Asks for
Tow Rope.

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, July 81 The
soline supply of the British dirig-
h R.34 is running short as the
reat airship battled strong head
inds over Nova Scotia, according
a wireless intercepted by the
byy here today.
The navy later received message
kking whether a destroyer If re-
bired,o could be sent to take the
)rigible in tow.
THE Intercepted message read:
Tlying across Nova Scotia. Strong
adwinds. Petrol beginning to get
ot. Commanding officer
The second message read:
Gould destroyer proceed, II re-
Tired, to southern end of Bay OF
indy to take his majesty,s airship
|S4 in tow?-Landsdowne."
Lieut.. Commander Landsdowns, U.
N, is on the British dirigible.
Naval officials could not say at the
he the message was received
hether or not they would send a
stroyer unless it is specifically re-
ested
Preparing to Land.
HALIFAX, N. s., July 5.-The
ndley-Page airplsne which left
rbor Grace for Long Island late
Fterday was sighted over PARIS
TO- N. S., between 4 and 5 o'clock
morning, according to a mes
ge from that city. The message
the machine evidently was pre-
ring to land.
Parrsboro is on the north sh IRE
Midas bay. sixty miles north of
lifax.)
Making Good Progress.
foNTAUK POINT, L. l., July s.
R-34 was making such good pro-
IS early today, according to in
ect wireless messages received
e that American naval officials
ressed the belief that she would
ch Mineola before noon.
ne airship was last reported off
New England coast, making
ut forty-five miles an hour.
On Last Lap.
oSTON, Mass, July 5-Plowing
Inward towards Long Island the
ush dirigible R-34 apparently was
Ang good progress on the last lap
her transatlantic flight at $3.50
b. today.
essages indicating she was off the
tnern New England coast were
ked up by the naval wireless sta
mere. Naval officers said her
~ position was not known.
Alrp'ane Forced to Land.
a,M,PERDoWN, y, N. s., July 5-The
u,ey-page airplane which left Har-
trace, N. S., for Mineola, l.. l.,
? M, yesterday (New York time)
lted at 11:10 p. M, that she was
Halifax.
e alrplane failed to give her posi-
AZ The time. Previously she was
sled about 375 miles east of
,aA, very close to the R-34. She
making about 100 miles an hour.
nandley-Page originally was
eo TOT a transatlantic flight,
'sar q, Admiral Kerr, her pilot, de-
IA thursday to fly to Long Island
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
GERMANY READY
FOR PREPARATION
Is Sending Commission Of Ex-
perts to Versailles to Re-
ceive Details Of Peace
Treaty Conditions.
FIRST VERBAL DEBATE
Allies to Complete Austrian Treaty
Next Week and Give Fifteen Days
In Which to Make
Reply.
FIRST VERBAL DEBATE

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
ZURICH, July 5-The German gov
ernment has notified Premier Clemen-
ceau it is ready to execute the repara-
ton provisions Of the peace treaty
and is sending commission Of ex-
perts to Versailles for the details.
Berlin dispatch reported today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
President Wilson Makes 9
Fourth Of July Speech to
5000 Soldiers and Sail
ors on Ship.
AUDIENCE LIKE BIRDS
Men Perehed on Cross Ropes and
ClingIng to Rigging While Ad-
dress was Being
Delivered.
[By Lowell Mellett, United Press
Staff Correspondent

SLdH COITSSpOuueuL-J
ABOARD U. S. S. GEORGE WASH
INGTON, July 4.-(By wireless to
the United Press. VIII
son this afternoon made a Fourth OF
July speech to 5000 soldiers and
sailors on the George Washington
His enthusiastic audience, perched
precariously on cross ropes, clung
to the rigging almost to the crows
nest and massed on the deck.
The patchwork OF khaki and blue
made a wonderful picture against
the deep blue Of the sea, flecked
here and there with white foam.
The president accepted the New
York program arranged for him, pro
viding that he cross by ferry from
Hoboken to Manhattan and drive TO
Carnegie hall, where he will speak
briefly.
After his address he Will depart
Immediately for Washington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Bank Statements Wanted.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON, July s. The
comptroller of currency today issued
a call for statement on the condi-
ton of all national banks at the
close of business June 30th.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
AustrIan treaty Next Week.

i, NUStTFdN TTCdIy INCNe WYNN
PARIS, July 5-The allied commit
tee in charge of drafting the Austrian
treaty was Instructed today to have
the remainder of the document ready
for presentation to the Austrian dele
gates next Tuesday or Wednesday. The
Austrians will be given fifteen days in
which to answer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
First Discussion.

PARIS, July 5-The first verbal dis
cussions on the peace treaty Will
begin next week when members OF the
commission on reparations will meet
German experts at Versailles.
Data will be reassembled for the
actual carrying out Of the treaty's re-
paration clauses.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
CHICAGO, July 5.-She dared him
to "kdnap' her. Today parents oi
Miss Grace Grasta believed when they
next heard of their daughter she will
be Mrs. George Lubugio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Iowa Supreme Court Decisions.

LSpeC1aI 70 The Fate C1ty-l
DES MONIES, July 5.--Long vs.
Wilson ct al, appellants, Guthrie
county, reversed.
Peterson, appellant, vs.. Dolar,
Clinton county, affirmed.
Ford VS.. OFT, ct al. appellants.
Fayette county, modified and
affirmed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Only Two Drunks.

ST. PAUL, July 5.--"The Fourth was
never like this" quoth st. Paul police.
There were only two "dru4zs" intern
ed yesterday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
armed Guards In CelIars.

NEW YORK, July 5.-Several big
hotels have stationed armed guards
over their wine cellars.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
!, q Kansas Crop is Cut, But
mere is Still Shortage Of
Help.

Ss 70 Press Leased Wire Service.l
EsAS ClTF, Mo-, July s. With
'aiiy one half Of the 225.0O0,0OO
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
Hotel Rates Increased.

MILWAUKEE,, July 5.-A one hun
dred per cent decrease In bar room
revenue has resulted In hotels increas-
ing rates twenty per cent, effective to.
day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Postofsce Washed Away.

CHARLESTOWN. W. Va, July s.
The postofflce at Tango just couldn't
keep still and it has "tangoed" away
The building with all equipment has
been carried down the Coal river by g
flood.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05

Use old table napkins for glass and
china towels
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05
Arrive Tomorrow Morning.

CONTINUED on page 70
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-05

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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-11-21
AVOID PENALTY OF
TAXATION ON INVENTORIES

Washington.-A special drive to To-
cato merchants and manufacturers who
have followed erroneous methods In
making inventories for taxable years
1917 and 1918. such methods tending
to reduce tax liability is to he made by
bureau OF internal revenue.
In cases OF voluntary disclosures be-
fore investigation OF failure TO make
proper return, the policy viii be TO
forcgo penalties except where there is
intentional evasion. Where discovery
is made by government officers. heavy
penalties will apply.
In some cases, inventories have been
found to have been taken on basis of
average costs though II was possible
TO Identify articles retaining on hand
at inventory period, and 80 determine
their exact cost. In others, because of
conservative accounting methods Nat
percentages have been deducted after
determining inventory values Others
used fixed average. based upon costs
OF prior years or fail to include all
merchandise to which they have title
in their inventory.
All these methods. which have effect
OF reducing tax liability. are contrary
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-11-21
WALBRIDGE

Mrs. Luther Peters of Portsmouth
visited relatives here last week.
Lawrence Peters was a business Wis
itor at Wayne several days last week
James York has been very i'll but
is now improving.
Ante Burgess and Charley Castle
of Richardson and Miss Briza Peters
were Sunday guests of Miss Marie
Holt
Misses Jenny Crum and Garnett Vim
son of Ft. Gay. were weekend guests
of Misses Fanny and Jock See.
]. Crit See. Jr,, spent Sunday with
friends at FIT. Gay.
Harry Stansbury returned to his
work accompanied by his son Malcolm
after visit with home folks.
Mrs. Malcolm Stansbury of Dom
ithon is the guest of relatives here,
John Webb left for Ethel. w, Va,
where he has employment. His daugh-
ter Julia accompanied him. She will
visit her sister.
Henry H. See was a business visitor
in Jenkins Tuesday and Wednesday
Marion Wilson of Route l, while EN-
ployed at plant here fell recently and
received some very painful injuries
Miss Maggie, daughter of WI. Bowe
and John Bowen were quietly married
Saturday evening by Rev, f. C. York.
Their friends wish them happy and
prosperous welded life.
Miss Vessie Peters and Mrs E. F.
Clarke were guests of Misses Matte,
We and Virginia Asche of r /, Sunday
night.
Sunday school is progressing nicely
with good attendance.
Several of the young folks attended
the birthday party at the home of Miss
Garnett Bartram ON the Point Wednes-
day.
Prayer meeting was largely attended
evening
G. G. Peters was the week end guest
Of home folks.
The tug river road between here and
Louisa, distance of or 81 miles,
Is in very bad condition. Almost inn
possible to drive car. December 20
Is good time to vote for bonds--as
he roads will be so bad. The progress
sive citizens of Lawrence are hoping
hat each voter will get 'the vision
md cross the ballot for good roads.
Now is our change to prove that we
ire not asleep.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-11-21
TUSCOLA

Bro. Harvey preached here Sunday.
A large crowd heard him.
We were sorry to hear OF the death
OF Green Smith.
Mckinley Graham came in Friday
from Ohio where he had been to buy
a farm.
Fred and Homer Smith were here
Saturday and Sunday visiting home
folks.
C. F. Smith and son Hobert Jr. are
hauling logs to S. w Graham's mill.
Sam Porterfield is here from Akron
He hasn't been well enough TO work
for some time and came out to recup-
crate.
Walter Funston was here Sunday.
The one that wrote the letter from
Dennis last week about the ball game
at Tuscola did not mention that Green
Valley quit playing as soon the they
got two scores ahead. Green Valley
came back last Sunday and the score
this time was to 10 in favor OF ;Tus-
cola.
c. B. Miller. of Glenwood, was at
Tuscola Sunday
Nolen Scott has moved from this
place to Cadmus KEEP SWEET.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-11-21

GOLDEN DREAM COFFEE
makes the simplest meal memorable.