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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10

i BY L. z. Martin, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 10. - The
American people are responding
eagerly to President Wilson's invi-
tation to discuss the league OF ma
.tions.
While controversies over war poll
cies drew tremendous number of
letters, nothing in the memory OF
men now In congress equaled the
present avalanche OF mail at their
offices
Senators haven't been able to read
half the letters addressed to them
on the subject, they said today. But
what letters have been read show
one thing clearly-that The country
realizes the vast Importance OF the
question.
F'orty-seyen hundred letters chosen
from the files of eighteen senators,
repres enting every section of the
country and both political parties,
readily asserted themselves in four
classes.
| First, those unaualifiedly for the
league as now proposed, 1,62S.
Second, those for the league, with
qualifications, 1,2s0.
Third, those expressing no opin-
ion, but asking information, 264.
+ Fourth, those unqualifiedly against
the league in its present form, 1880.
More than half the letters in the
first class came from professional
and business men. Clergymen, schol-
ars, educators, lawyers, writers-men
and women alike-and many big
business men apparently approve
very heartily of the draft Of the
league constitution as it now stands.
The rest of the letters In the first
class based their approval on faith
in President Wilson. 1t may be sig
nificant that most of the letters in
class one came from the east, New
England and the south
The vast bulk of the other three
classes came from the middle and
far west
Through the "class two" letters
ran the strain 1--WE want an end to
war, but" and the writer's then ex-
pressed in various ways their fears
that the proposed league would en-
mesh the United States too deeply in
foreign affairs. The Monroe doc
frine. American sovereignty and all
the other objections already urged
were covered in these letters. Many
of them complained that President
Wilson's attitude is that OF man
assuming superior wisdom and I'M
willing to come down to cases in
giving reasons for various prov1-
sions.
Class three, the smallest, came
largely from school teachers and
women generally. Men apparently
have made up their minds rather
! +ho-ough1y on the league. The in
formation asked was chiefly along
the lines of the objections raised
against the league in the senate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
BRAND WILHELM
GREAT GRIM
Former Kaiser May G.
with No Punishment g
international Indictn II a.
Published. ~
CANNOT BE EXTRAI
DifTcuit to Determine His Personal
Responsibility for Many Horrible
Grimes Charged Against
Him.
[By Fred S. Ferguson. United Press
STAFF CorrespOndent

by Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
STAFF Correspondent
PARIS. March 1O.-The prelimi-
nary peace treaty, it was learned to-
day, probably Will include clause
requiring Germany to turn over all
officials found responsible for war
crimes, to be tried by an interna-
tional tribunal
While the responsibility committee
is not expected to complete its report
for sevrral days, 1t is understood a
decision has practically been reached
in this regard
Regarding the former kaiser. the
committee is expected to find that he
cannot be legally extradited, also
that it will be difficult to determine
his personal responsibility for the
crimes charged against him. A sug-
gestion has been made, however, that
the Germans themselves will try to
obtain his removal from Holland. i
there is no other alternative, it is IN
derstood, an interna tional Indictment
will be published, branding Wilhelm
as the worlds greatest criminal his
punishment being limited to this his
torica1 document.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
Frank ]. Taylor United Press

Frank J. Taylor United Press
staff Correspondent
bERLN, March 8.-(night) The
|olution appeared tonight to have
beyond control OF it's leaders. Al
hugh the general strike was official
called off yesterday afternoon, fol-
ling compromise agreement with
government, fighting was still go
on in several parts OF the, city.
strong minority, accusing the
Ike leaders Of treachery in playing
!. the hands OF the government, was
banding complete overthrow of the
Ainet and turning the country over
control Of the soviet3. This senti-
nt vas being fostered by. fear OF
hger a. well n.s money and propar
hda alleged to be furnished by Rus
Labor leaders are now trying to Sep
kte the workmen's political demands
IN Sp4rtacan terrorism and viol-
be with which the radical element
the wOrkmen Is closely connected.
d was sympathy with the workers
lher than formal alliance which
sailors and soldiers of the repno-
hn guard to break with the govern
ent.
Fhese men never had been depend
le supporters OF the cabinet, but
IRE assigned to patrol the region
|pund the Alexanderplatz last Sum
h. Meanwhile the government
|ought In volunteer troops from the
|virons- This provoked Jealousy and
Feeling among the guards who
|ught trouble. Rival detachments
et while patrorling Abusive words
i to shooting. This was the signal
4 SIX thousand guards to revolt and
(gln warfare which wrecked an i'm
Prtant business district and caused
|e heaviest casualties which Berlin
p eNerienced SO far. It Is unofficial
estimated that five hundred per.
|ns have been killed and one tious-
fd wounded, including many women
ed children.
War Minister Noslle's iron hand was
'ally the determining factor in caus-
q the strike leaders to accept a
'mpromfse with the government, as
Ify feared terrorism by radical ele-
'enrs-Which had not been invited
10 the strike-would lead the cabi-
y 10 declare a. military dictatorship.
me SDartacans among the work
en' however, refused to recognize
e authority of the more conservative
aoers whose conference gave in tc
tne extent of gran ing the soviets'
institutional recognition as direct
! OF labor and production and prom.
ing partial recognition as directors
laoor and production and promising
aluai specialization of industries
" tne radicals want the soviets tc
supreme and apparently are deter
y, med to fight until this is accom-
ashed.
M,th the radicals preaching new
''oiution, the people are pessfuisti
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
WIRE CONTROL.
NOT PERMANENT
Bell President do Annual Report Says
Government VIII Restore Lines
After Limited
Period

IUnited Press Leased Wire Seryice.1
NEW YORK, March 1O-Govern-
ment control OF telephone and tele-
graph systems Is in no sense perma-
lpnt and the property is 10 be return
ed after limited period, according to
Theodore n. Vail, president OF the
Bell system, in his annual report mado
public today.
Public ownership Is not desirable,
according to Vail, and there Is no
longer any extensive conviction in the
minds of the public that there can be
effective competition IN the electric
transmission of intelligence
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
lODAY'S CASUALTY LIST
OF SEVENTY-FIVE NAMES

{ Miles G.. Coleman, Greenup, III.
Samuel Hirsh, Columbus Junction,
Iowa.
Joseph L. Moore, Williamport, Md.
Died from Wounds.
Sergeant Alvin Ross Kitchell, Ada.
Okla.
Privates-
Burtie f. Atkins, Bonners Ferry,
Idaho.
Clarence R. Cook, Steelton, Ont.
Joseph Makarczyk, Perth Amboy,
N. j.
Jacob Sauter, George, Iowa.
George e. Porthan, Ely, MINI.
Michael Stuhl, Watertown, N. Y.
James Valentine, Rome, N. Y.
Died of Disease.
Lieutenant Herman Silverstein. Al
bany, N. Y.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
EVOLUTION OUT OF LEADERS CONTROL
and Bitterness Increases,
Atmosphere Full of Rebellion and Whole
City May Soon be Seething.

cally anticipating a new calamity.
There is, common talk that food will
give out completely in May and that
every one will starve unless peace
comes and the blockade is lifted.
Encouragement and bitterness are
Increasing. The general lack OF con-
fidence is provoking a startling ir-
responsibility and disregard for hui
man life The public goes about it's
business dejectedly, ignoring dangers
en- all sides.
While the fighting was at It's height
with airplanes Of both sides battling
eyer head, minn swerfers and cannon
catering down buildings and machine
gun rifle bullets sweeping the streets.
men and women block away from
the scene OF the battle appeared to
be unaware OF any thing out Of the or
dinary.
The fighting tonight was limited to
series of guerrilla warfare. with the
radicals resisting In isolated streets
and buildings. But rebellion seemed to
ne in the very atmosphere and 1t was
feared the continued fighting might
again set the whole city seething with
revolution
Berli seems ripe for bolshevism
unless the Weinar government Is
strengthened by the allies.
Compromise. Agreement.
BERNIE, March 10,-The comprc-
mise agreement entered into by strike
leaders and the German government
at Weimar whereby the strike was
called off, contained the following pro-
visions, according to an official dis
patch from Berlin today.
First, recognition K the soviets as
representatives of the country's eco.
nomic interests and incorporation OF
this principle in the constitution.
Agreement to enact law regulat.
Ing the soviets powers, duties and
method OF election. Cooperation by
the soviets in social and economic
Legislation.
Second, enactment Of law unity
ing all labor legislation to be repre-
sented Immediately to the national as
sembIy. for codification.
Third, socialization Of public indfis-
tries, especially mines and factories.
Fourth, trial Of all military offienses
by civil tribunals.
Fifth, handling OF food stuffs by
municipalities eliminating the middle
man.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
surleson,a Removal Ilrned

HARRISBURG, March 10.-The ex-
ecutive council of the Pennsylvania
Federation Of Labor meeting here,
adopted resolution urging the re-
Inoval Of Postmaster-G eneral Burle-
son. because of treatment OF en-
rlcyes and the un-Amertcan spirit
lcvealed in the conduct of his office,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
RattIeshIp Nebraska Lands.

BOSTON, March 1o.AThe battle
ship Nebraska with 1,100 troops on
board docked here today. The big
warshfp arrived in the harbor and
anch ored In President Roads last
night, docking at ten o'clock THIS
morning. The troops were divided
as follows:
Battery f, 54th regiment, G. A. c.,
ten officers and 230 men. eight casual
companies.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
pK Killed in Action, Eight
Died Of Wounds, Sixty
One of Disease.

WASHINGTON, March 1o.-The
NJ moving casualties are reported by
~. as commanding general Of the Amer
'sa an, expeditionary forces:
~ Mlied in action, s.
D,ed from wounds, s.
r pled Of disease, 81.
Privates- ~
onolnas Cavello, Trottenville, N. Y.
TMer J. Coffman, Thornton, Ind.
sn,am IAN N. Cooper, Knoxville,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
sank statement Wanted.

United Press Leased Wire Service, ]
WASHINGTON, March 10.-The
comptroller Of the currency today is
sued a call for 2 statement of condi-
tons of national banks at the close of
business March 4.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
Officers Like Enalne.
-IRy United Press. D

LONDON. Feb. 1v.-A silent air
plane engine is being developed by
the British air force experts, it is re-
ported.
Government officers are silent on
the subject.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
SPRINGFIELD, H., March TO-
1--WE dc amateur finishing" adver-
tises Springfeld's newest and frank
est photograph shop.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR

Wood, of Louisville, was frowned on
by tipless porters and bell boys when
he arrived here and had TO borrow
money from the hotel to pay his
taxicab boy. All he had was $1,000
bin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
Spring has Come.

essence of spring. A skunk belong
ing to Postma stsr Smith has depart
ed from his box behind the stove as
on every year at this time-a sure
sign that spring has arrived, the in
habitants state.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
Refused s16,4oo.

ROCKLAND. Maine, March To-
Money has no charm for this lad.
Peter DeSimons. a barber here. re-
fused fortune of s16.400 because
one of the requirements of the will
was that be would have to reside in
italy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
President Not Seriously III and
Keeps Busy Reading Wire
less Messages from
France.
GOES DIRECT TO PARIS
Not Disposed to Consent to Any RadI-
cal Changes in League Of
Nations Draft until
Conference.
ley Carl D Groat, United Press Staff
CORES ryOnd srt

ley Carl q. Groat. United Press Staff
Correspondent
ABOARD U. S. S. GEORGE WASH
LNGTON, March 10.--President VIII
con was suffering from a slight cold
today, but Rear Admiral Grayson said
1T was not serious The president re-
ceived O. great quantity OF wireless
messages from Paris, detailing the
progress Of the peace work. He spent
senne time in his state room going ov-
er this data, 1t was announced that he
viii go from Brest district to Paris
and get into immediate touch with
Secretary Lansing, Colonel House and
ether members Of the American dele
CATION.
According to those close to the
president, he is not disposed to con.
sent to any radical changes I'm the
league oSGations draft, but will await
the result of conferences with other
statesmen In this regard.
Irish Watching Wilson.
DUBLIN, March 1O.--"Will Wilson
do anything about Irelardf" is the
question uppermost in the minds of
I;Ish politicians, particularly tina
Sim Feiners today.
mus far the repubHCan5 nave becH
Utterly disappointed at President
Wilson'S silence to their appeals. On
the other hand, the few surviving fr-
ish politicians Of any Importance see
in the presidents action some hope
cur the revival OF their party.
John Dillon, leader OF the national
lists said:
"The day Is not far distant when the
country will awaken TO the great mis-
take made by the majority OF national
ssts at the recent elections in voting
for the republicans and 1t will fall back
on the old parliamentary or constitrl.
tionaI policy pursued so long by the
late John Redmond"
The Sim Feiners, however, have not
vet lost hope of wilsonian intervention
according to larry Boland. M. p, act
,ng head Of the Sim Fein during the
imprisonment of the leaders
"we realize the very difficult posi-
ton President Wilson is In Boland
declared, but we cannot believe he
-r.u turn down Ire1and's claim at the
r.eace conference. We are satisfied
that American opinion is behind it."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10
Wild Sp ring Driving.

KANSAS CITY, NO.. March 10
Spring weather, wild drivers. is the
police deduction. a busy Sunday
netted more than forty speeders and
traffic violators-
Had Only $1,000 Bill.
NEW YORK, March 1o.-Henry II.
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Continued on page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-10

Tbe Telegraph Service Of The
naily Gate City and Constitu-
t;on- Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07

Greek gamins, dirty and ragged,
that are so much a part Of the
life Of the capital and who shine
shoes and sell lottery tickets.
Another familiar sight would
be the old women, thin, tanned,
and bent with years, with black
thandherchiefs tied under their
chins, and carrying on their backs
dilapidated hampers Of wild herbs
and salad leaves, which they dis
pose Of to the abstemious Greek
householders Of the neighborhood
for about. % lepta Is cents) a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07

unsophisticated IN the midst Of all
it's cosmopolitanism. He would
see a number Of milch goats roam
ing down one Of the main streets
picking up orange peel and paper
bags in the gutter, while their
owner drew the sweet warm milk
from them to fill the bottles and
pitchers Of the busy Housewives
who. emerged from their homes in
response to the tinkle Of the goat s
bells and the hawking cry Of the
fustaRella-elad. herdsman. He al
Sc would see the countless little
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07

Athens, Feby 6.-Few large cit
les of the country that were en-
gagged in the war have been less
effected by it than the ancient
capital Of Greece. Free entire
iy from the menace Of air raids
and hostile Commandment, and par
ticipatmg actively in the war for
comparatively only short time,
Athens is today in all essential fea
lures exactly as it was in pre-war
days.
There is scarcely any outward
sign that the country ever was in
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07

the great world conflict. During
the entire progress Of the war,
all the stores, theatres, cafes, mu-
seums and places Of amusement
in the Greek metropolis were do
ing business as usual and the in
habitants felt only remotely the
effect Of the war. Prices Of food
and clothing were much higher
than in peace times but the people
suffered from no such scarcity Of
these and other necessaries Of life
as did the populations Of Lon
don, Paris and other continental
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07

quart. Greek funeral process;on
i'll which the body. Of the deceaS.,
is carried in an open hearse, full,
exposed and without coffin !.
covering are familiar sights
Other cities change with ti5oa.
but Athens seems as immutable +,
day as it was in the centuries th.,
have gone. Three wars within j.,
decade have altered only slight,
the life, characteristics and inst;
tutions Of the ancient city of Hel
las. >---
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07

CAOXG1-
The tourist, who at one time
was one Of the most abundant. sour
ces Of revenue, however, disap-
peared entirely during the war.
The passing years appear on the
whole to have made little change
in the Athenian capital. II the
visitor who knew Athens we'll in
days long ago could pay another
pilgrimage to the historic city,
he would see still the same quaint
sights that have always made Ath-
ens appear to the foreigner rustic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07
Severe Cold Quickly Cured

On December first | had a
very severe cold or attack Of the
grip as it may be, and was nearly
down sick III bed writes O. J
Metcalf, Weatherby, Mo. II bou,
ght two bottles Of Chamberlain !
Cough Remedy. and it was only i
few days until | was completei.s
restored to health. [ firmly be
iieve that Chamberlain s Cough,
Remedy is one Of the very best
medicines and will know what t.
do when | have another cold. >
Obtainable everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-02-07
MILK FOR SALE

Every bottle Of milk coming
from my dairy is properly steril-
lied, not washes in hot water, OF
steamed, which does not sterali-
re. | want customers for milk
and can supply III quantity, and
l guarantee same pure and perfect
ly sanitary.
j. II DCRIIA AM
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-11-21
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

w. Davis gave an instructive report on
"The Pittsburgh Platform
"Altneuland" is the name Of Judean
club of girls between the ages of IL to
IA meeting at o'clock every Sunday
afternoon at the Temple of Aaron under
the leadership of Miss Anna Kleinman.
The officers are: President, Ruby Lie
herman; vice president, Pearl Alschuler;
treasurer, Mollie Schoenberg; secretary,
Sylvia Coddon. A very spirited debate
on Resolved that American Jews are
in Greater Need of Zionism than Those
of Russia" resulted in the decision go
ing to the affirmative side which was
upheld by Mildred Goldberg and Ruby
Leberman. The negative was upheld
by Sylvia Coddon and Pearl Alschuler.
Bar Mitzvah.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Zneimer 759 Selby
avenue announce the Bar Mitzvah of
their son, Sidney, to take place on Sat
urday, November p, at 9 a. m. at the
Temple Aaron.
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HADASSAH NOTES.

Weekly sewing meetings under the
auspices Of the St. Paul Chapter of
Hadassah have been resumed, at the
Temple of Aaron, Ashland and Grotto
streets. The articles to. be made up are
very simple, and persons with or with
out sewing experience can easily do the
work, most of the articles being for in
fants' wear. Last year, hundreds of COM
pleted articles were sent away by the
local organization, for children and
women in Palestine, and it is hoped
that this year the response will be much
greater. Sewing circles will meet week
ly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the
Temple Aaron, from ten o'clock to tour.
Sewing circles for the same purpose
will meet weekly at the Neighborhood
House on the West Side also, under the
direction of Mrs. Ida B. Davis. The
sewing work is under the general super
vision of Mrs. Amalia WELLER.
For those who prefer to knit for the
Palestinians, a call has come for knit
ted sweaters and caps for children. Mrs.
Leon Solomon, 2109 Lincoln avenue,
Midway 1870, is in charge of the knitting
work, will give directions and furnish
materials, and if necessary will teach
those desiring to learn how to knit the
articles.
Plans for the New Years Eve dance,
the annual affair of Hadassah, are being
made by the committee in charge The
proceeds will go largely for the sewing
work, and other Zionist or Palestinian
needs.
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Holly and Avon streets, and all inter
ested Jewish girls and young women of
the city are invited to attend.
LYMAN WEINSTEIN TO GIVE
RECITAL,

Under the auspices of the St. Paul
Council of Jewish Women, which has
interested itself in the future of Hyman
Weinstein, young St. Paul violin prodi-
gy, who is pupil of George Klass, vio-
linist with the Minneapolis Symphony
Orchestra, recital will be given by
young Weinstein at the Temple, on
Tuesday evening, November Is, at 8:l5
P. M. He will be assisted at the piano
by Mrs. Catherine Hoffman, who has as
sisted many of the celebrities who have
appeared in ST. Paul and other cities.
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TEMPLE AARON NOTES.

sob VS.. The Undying Fire" will be
the topic of the lecture by Rabbi +.
Kleinman at the services this friday
evening at 8 O'Clock. A special musical
program will be given by the Temple
choir.
The committee in charge of the An
nua1 Ball to be given at the Masonic
Temple on Thanksgiving Eve WED
nesday, November 26) is happy to an
nounce that all arrangements are now
completed to make this affair a social
success. The demand for tickets is so
great that record breaking attendance
is awaited
At the Leaders Training group last
Wednesday evening, Rabbi c. David
Matt of Minneapolis, spoke on Jeremiah
and Ezekiel" being the second lecture
of the course on Jewish Prophecy, the
first having been given by Rabbi Klein
man on "Prophetism and It's Cham
pions." The week previous Mr.. Harry
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-11-21

1t now appears that Lord Swayth-
ling, eldest son Of the great orthodox
Jew who began life as plain Samuel
Montagu, is dwelling in our midst
for the purpose of introducing his
eldest son to the environs Of Har-
ward University. The new Harvard
student will in the natural course of
events, if his life is spared, become
the third Lord Swaythling and will
have enjoyed the advantage of an
education at an American university
instead of the usual Oxford or Cam
bridge snall-reading, large-sporting
course. Lord Swaythling was wise
in his action.-Hebrew Standard.