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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Reports Show Great Improve
ment Since End of War
and Lid Put on
Booze.
BUT FEW CASES OF FLU
Only 332 Deaths from Influenza Last
Week, Against 10000 for
Week Year
Ago.
tBy Raymond Clapper United Press

tIBy Raymond Clapper, United Press
Staff Correspondence
WASHINGTON. Dec. 13.-Health
conditions throughout the United
States have greatly improved during
the last year, Surgeon General Ru'
pert Blue, head Of the public health
service, informed The United Press
today.
This Improvement. he said, is due
in part to prohibition and to the
lessons OF hygiene learned in the
war. Relief from war strain also
helped reduce sickness, he believes.
Only small number OF Spanish
Influenza cases is being reported.
Latest reports to the surgeon gen
eral from all sections of the country
he said. show the death rate to be
below the average. Whether this
condition is only temporary, he could
not say. TheSweek ending November
Is, the last reported, showed. the
number of deaths per thousand popu'
lation below the previous average,
except in Toledo, Ohio; Rochester,
N. "; Richmond, Va; Nashville,
Tenn: Grand Rapids. Mich. and
Fall River, Mass. In all other lead
ing cities the number Of deaths is
from one to six per thousand below
the average.
Reports OF only 332 deaths from in
fluenza last week reached the sur
geon general, against 10000 for the
week last year. when the scourge
was at it's height, he said.
Smallpox has appeared in Detroit,
Buffalo, Niagara Falls and other
cities along the Canadian border,
Blue said. Quarantine has been ap-
piled in some localities, and officials
here do not fear further spread OF
the disease.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Aid and comtor. to Enemy.
UNITED Press Leased Wire servic

[United Press Leased Wire Service.1
WASHINGTON Dec. 13.-Irish re-
public leaders today were accused OF.
giving laid and comfort to the
enemy during the war;" by George L.
Fox, New Haven, Conn, in reopening
hearings on the Irish question bsfore
the house foreign affairs committee.
Fox said men in this country who
did what the Sim Feiners have done
have been treated more drastiallys.
than the Irish
The Sim Feiners do not have the
backing of the majority Of the irish
Catholics in this country, he said.
and characterized as ridiculous" the
statement of DeValera supporters be-
fore the committee yesterday that
they represented 30,000,000 American
citizens.
There are only 100000 Irish.born
males in this country and at least
half of these are not Sim Fein SYM
pathizers," he said.
Chairman Porter today warned the
audience it must be orderly and not
express it's feelings by boots and
cheers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
CENSUS PROCLAMATION
ISSUED BY PRESIDENT

collected by enumerators win be as
of January 2.
This census is expected to show
the United States has population OF
ITO, 100000 and will be used as the
basis of new arrangement of new
house representatives. 1t is expected
to consist of seventy members. The
proclamation calls attention to the
census law which requires all citi-
zens to answer fully and truthfully
all questions by enumerators or be
subject to penalty. The president
also emphasizes that the information
so obtained will be held confidential
by the government and enumerators
and cannot under the law be used in
connection with taxation, military or
jury service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
REORGANIZATION
OF POLICIES
Union Labor Conference at Washing
ton May Take No Action Re
aarding New Political
Party.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Reorgan-
ization of the policies of organized
labor was undertaken at series OF
conferences beginning here today
under the direction of President Sam.
uel Gompers of the American Fedora
tion of Labor.
Farmers and leaders from all big
unions and the four railroad brother
hoods were on hand.
"The conference will issue pubic
statement giving notice of the attl-
tude of labor toward present indus
trial issues" said Matthew Woll, vice
president of the A. f. of l..
The program includes discussion OF
tie Injunction issue, the right to
strike and anti-strike legislation In
several bills now pending before con
gress.
"It's unlikely that anything will be
done toward organizing a political
labor party" said Woll
Among those expected to attend the
conferences are John L. Lewis, acting
president, and William Green, secre
tory of the United Mine Workers;
Andrew Furuseth, president OF the
Seamens Union; William Johnson
president of Machinists Union; War
ren S. Stone, president of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers; Tim
othy Shea, president Firemens Union
L. T.. Shepard, president Conductors
Union; w. ID. Mahon. president Street
Railway Employees Union; w. G. Lee
president Trainsmen's Union; Bert M
Jewell, president railway department
A. F. of L.; William q. Foster, secre
tary of the steel workers strike com
mittee and John Fitzpatrick, also OF
the steel workers committee.
More than 200 union presidents and
secretaries were expected. The con
ference may last week, officials said
today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
VILLA HIMSELF
HEADS REBELS
Led His Bandit Troops Into Mexican
Town Which Was Looted Be-
fore They Made
Retreat

[United Press Leased Wire Service.]
EAGLE PASS, Texas, Dec. 13.--
Pancho Villa himself headed the rebel
troops which sacked Musquiz Tuesday
morning and remained about the town
until they were driven off yesterday,
Mexican Consul Seguin said today.
Villa and his men have fled to the
mountains, Seguin declared upon his
return here from across the border.
They were driven out of Muzquiz Fri
day and government forces again are
in possession.
Seguin said General Truenida with
1000 men was coming UP from Chi
huahua to intercept the retreating
Villistas
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
NAV STEAMERS
|5E IN DISTRESS
Ga Sweeping Nova Scotia
Coast Cause Apprehension
for Ships at
Sea.
SEVERAL ARE AGROUND
Aid Sent to Those Who Ask Assist.
ance, While Wrecking Tugs
are on Way to
Others.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
HALIFAX, N. S.. Dec. 13.-Reports
OF steamers in distress continued to
be received here following the gales
which have been sweeping the Nova
Scotia coast.
The marine and fisheries depart
ment has been notified that the
steamer Westloftus which had the
U. S. shipping boards steamer David
son County in tow, has sprung leak
and Is racing for the nearest port,
presumably Halifax, while the David
son County is again helpless with the
United States coast guard steamer
Apache steaming to her assrtsance.
The steamer E. D. Kingsley. Mon
treal to Halifax, in ballast is ashore
at Whitehead, and the steamer Sheba
is calling for assistance from q point
$50 miles east of Halifax.
Sydney reports having received a
message from the steamer Pro Patria
which maintains service between
st. Pierre MiQuelon and Halifax, ask
ing for assistance. The steamer was
about $50 miles southeast of Sydney
making one knot, with twelve hours
coal supply aboard. The tug Cruiser
Considerabiu- reliefsNas felt when
word reached here last night from
the United States shipping board s
tug Bison from the great lakes to
Halifax, that the ship, had arrived
safely at Port Hastings.
She had been missing since Tues
day.
The Greek steamer Platea is still
ashore at Sable Island, ana no further
word has been received OF the Brit
ish steamer Hornea in distress near
Sable Island. The Chetopa, reported
with damaged propeller. is $50
miles off Halifax.
The Lake Elmsdale Is resting on a
gravel beach at Blue Cape and the
Lake Lakewood is on a sandy beach
at Port Hood Island. Wrecking tugs
have left to aid them.
Two Steamers aground
MONTREAL, Que, Dec. 1s.--The
Lake Lakewood and the Lake Elms-
dale reported aground in the strait
of Canso, may soon get off without
any serious damage, United States
shipping board officials here an
nounced today. The Lake Lakewood
is ashore on Port Hood island in the
strait and the Lake Elmsdale has
been reported aground near Harbor
Au Bache, just outside the strait.
Both are expected to be freed as
soon as the wind dies down
Calls For Aid From TWO.
NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Calls for aid
from two vessels were received here
today.
The British steamer Grange Park
was ashore in "perilous condition"
seven miles east OF Ambrose Light.
Signals from the British steamship
Messina announced that vessel in dis
tress 430 miles off the coast of New
Foundland, bound for Antwerp. The
steamer Maple Leaf was going to her
rescue.
The Messina left St John, N. B.,
Dec, 5. She Is 4,271 tons. The
Grange Park was last reported at
Barry, Nov. IL. She is 3,172 tons
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Date OF january Q is Set as
time for All Infor-
nation.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, Dec. l3--Presl'
dent Wilson today made public his
proclamation giving formal notice OF
the taking Of the fourteenth census.
Although the proclamation named
January as census day, actual
counting will not begin for several
weeks. Thousands of enumerators
now are being assigned to work by
the census bureau. All information
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13

iof the great army of brokers, COM
mission men, dealers. agents, sales
men. wholesalers and other profit
taking middlemen who take toll be-
tween producer and consumer.
Repeal Excess Profits Tax.
! WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Repeal
of the excess profits tax law was urg.
ed today by VIM. B. Colver. of the fed
eral trade commission as one means
OF forcing down living costs.
| ut seems quite clear" said Colver.
ir an interview, that one of the
chief contributing causes to the high
cost Of living is the excess profits
| taxes. Certainly 1t is both burden
] and temptation to business.
In the beginning the tax, as I un-
derstand it, Is not revenue device
at all. During the war, when it be-
came necessary to fix prices, 1t was
found that there was wide range in
the cost of producing any given COM
modify. One concern or group of
concerns. 1t was found. could produce
the commodity at price which often
left no profit at alf to other concerns,
or which made it impossible for them
| to operate. There thus was a wide
range between high cost operation
and low cost operation. So long as
| the theory of fixing single price
was adhered to, it was necessary to
| fix that price high enough to bring in
| to production the nee1ed output OF
high cost operation.
"The excess profits tax was pro-
posed as means whereby undue
profits which might accrue to low
cost operators could be brought back
into the treasury to provide in part
the money with which the government
could pay the high fxed prices.
"In the excess profits tax when a
concern has reached beyond what Is
considered to be its normal in profit
ableness the surplus is partially taken
! from it by increasing percentages.
What follows? Waste and extrava.
gance or any effort to make as much
profit with the excess profits tax in
operation as though 1t were not in OPP
GRAFTON. That Is done by charging
excess profit tax charges to cost
prices. 1t means collection from all
1.-The people, when the sixty per cent
excess profits tax rate has been reach
ed of a dollar, unnecessarily, in order
that forty per cent may be added to
the divisible profit
Lower Prices.
| CHICAGO, ILL.,. Dec. ia wallop
that should make "old high cost of
1;yinpn ,,nstaady on his feet was de-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Mext Weeks Weather.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Weekly
forecast:
Upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys: Cold with generally
fair weather
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Vessel Goes Ashore.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
POINT LOOKOUT, N. Y, Dec. 49,
An unidentified ship apparently a
large vessel has gone ashore In the
fog on the east side of Jones Inlet,
long grave yard for ships
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
psnic on Eerry Boat.

OAKLAND, Calf, Dec. 1S.-Con,-
muters on a crowded ferryboat
scrambled for cover when Mike Bah
cite. fiourishing a revolver, pursued
G. Samiso Both were arrested. Mike
declares Sarniso owes him dime.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
War Bride Eaints.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, Dec. 13.-Mrs.
Madeline Pelletiere O'Brten, French
war bride, tainted when photogra-
pher took fashlight photograph OF
her. She said she thought she had
been shot.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Kissina is DANGEROUS.

LOS ANGELES. Calf, Dec. 13.-
These anti-lsissing guys are right.
IT'S dangerous. Louis Smith ran
hair pin in his ear when ne Kissed
his wife. 1t pierced his ear drum.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
Invented the story.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Lillfan Han
sen. IA, admitted she had invented
Jack the ripper" tale to account for
her shortened tresses which she cut
off herself so that Harold Arnold, 16,
would not think her "too kiddish" to
take her to the movies.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13

[United Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO. Dec, 13.-Normal coal
production was closer today
Despite superstitions and the ef-
forts of extremists Illinois miners re-
ported in larger numbers for work
today. President Frank Harrington
made a personal appeal to number
of recalcitrants. He expected almost
normal production beginning Mon
day.
Kansas miners gradually replaced
volunteers today and it was believed
state troops would be withdrawn at
the same time. Governor Allen in ar
ranging for the exchange obtained
the consent of union miners to work
over Sunday in order to secure good
start.
Encouraging reports on the number
of miners returning to the pits were
receivde by operators representatives
here.
Nar1e Commission Monday.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Attorney
General Palmer will arrive here this
afternoon, but it is not considered Ike
" that he will see President Wilson
in regard to selection Of the three men
to compose the tribunal for investiga-
ton of the fuel situation.
An interview between the president
and Palmer is not considered neces-
sary at this time. it was said at the
white house. In all probability the
personnel of the tribunal will not be
made public until Monday, when It is
expected the great majority OF BIT
luminous miners will have returned to
work. This is the contingency upon
which the body WAS to be formed.
Authority to Lift Ban.
= WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Regional
railroad directors throughout the
United States today have authority
to lift the ban on use of light and
heat, in stheir Jurisdiction just as
soon as there is enough fuel on hand
to justify such action.
Rail Director Hines who Is acting
as fuel administrator wired all his
regional directors to that effect last
night As soon as miners get back
to work, restrictions will be lifted in
various parts Of the country until
normal conditions are restored. The
ban in Washington was raised today.
Superstitious Miners.
CHICAGO, Dec. Unlucky Fri
day" and the thirteenth were the un-
beatable combination In the sched-
uled end Of the coal strike, according
to opinion here today.
Operators said they were not sur
prised to hear that only fifty per cent
of the miners on an average are back
on the job in the coal fields.
"The miners, like most men in
dangerous callings," said one opera
tor, "are superstitious., They natural
ly would not return to work on Fri
day in full force. Then the thir-
teenth comes along just following.
look for a much larger turnout Mon
day"
Frank harrington, president of the
Illinois miners, said state mine union
officials would compel the men to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Early christmas Burollng.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.--Doing theT
Christmas burgling early, a gang
swooped down on a Brooklyn fur
store with fleet of motor truks and
removed the entire contents. 100000
worth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13

When a telephone girl breaks her
engagement ~ is another case OF
ring off"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13

A successful experiment in peanut
cultivation on the Euphrates river in
Mesopotamia has been accomplished.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
|cme Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

United Press Leased Wire Service.l
|MlLFORD, Mass, Dec. 13.--Charles
.bowen lit a match to look into the
[aiator of his car where ne had just
pured some alcohol TO prevent II
pm freezing. Doctors say he will
cover.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Accommodatino the poctor.

ICHlCAGO, Dec. 13.--Dr. Tsador
pm, held up by four bandits, who
f4ated his automobile, told them he
|as on an emergency call They
[OYe him to the patient before dor.
PWmg' the car.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
pisaraccfuI Dances.

~. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 13.-Dances
the best hotels and cafes are
ss!ace to civilization and immedi-.
Y Iteps should be taken TO remedy
Paditions, the OCTOBER grand jury
F'a II special report
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
Lower Prices.

Z CHICAGO, ILL.,. Dec. IA wallop
that should make "old high cost of
living" unsteady on his feet, was de-
Iivered, when retail clothing, hat and
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13

Continued on page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-12-13
THE WEATHER

Fair. Rising Temperature.
Local temp. Z p. M, II; 7 a. M,
0.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
ROAD SOCIETY

Miss Mildred Peckham WAS organist at the church Sunday. the sth, in the absence of Mrs, Jose2h, the regular or ganiSt.
 Harry Dixon of Wicllford spent Sun day of last week with his wife at his parents, Mir. and Mrs. r. C. Dixon.
 Henry Dewey. who works ill the vel vet mill in fhe borough, has a room at the hom2 of Mrs. Ada ;oendleton.
 Mrs. Fanny Williams left Wedne5- day for New York to visit her daugh- ter. Miss Martha Williams.
 Harold Flood left Monday for a bus iness trip about the state.
 A Grange meeting was held in the church parlors Wednesday evening.
 Fred Chase and family who for sev- eral years lived at the Hyde place, owned by Moves Palmer, have moved to the Thomas W. Palmer farm.
 Arthur c. Wheeler and son, Donald are spending a few days in New York
 Miss Grace D. Wheeler attended the meeting of Anna Warner H0Iey chap ter. D. A. R., at Mrs. BeltCn Copp's i1 Groton, Thursday afternoon, also the Westerly Historical meetinr in West erly Library ir the evening.
 The twin sons of MT. and Mrs Mil ton Wheeler. of North Dakota, arc stationed in government work at New London, and have been to S;toningtor { osee friends
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Rome newspapers. have been deIiv- cred by airplane i'll Naples, 120 miles away, in an hour and half. The highest spire in the world is that of Ulm Cathedral, which is 530 feet in height. It was completed ie 1890.
 Newark, CN. J.) carpenters have been granted an increase of 10 cents an hour, which brings their daily wage up to $6.40. In Siam the natives obtain petrole- um from the earth by digging pits about 50 feet deep and digging the oil 1 out with pails.
 ! During October alone over 66,oOO i women were placed ill jobs by the ! Women's Bureau of the United States Employment Service. l In 1909, 84 per cent of the coke i'll i the country was prepared in beehive ! ovens, and the remaining Is per cent. ! in by-product ovens. In 1916 the out put of by-product coke increased to 1 S8.6 per cent.
 An American soldier in France, tak- 1 ing refuge in a restaurant from a rainstorm and wishing to order some
 mushrooms, but not knowing the French word for mushrooms drew q picture of one and received a nice
 
 umbrella
 According to the Hamburger F'rem denblatt, the Rumanian government has instructed the Ministry of Finance to annul all bank notes given out by the German arm of occupation, which amount to about 1000, ,000,0 900 lei Cat normal rate s386000,000.)
 A decree has been issued by the provisional government of Northern Russia, under date of January 20. ex- tablishing a zone F miles from head land to headland of the nor coast of Russia and adjacent islands within
 which, in the first instance, trawler
 fishing is prohibited altogether, and,
 secondly from January 15 to March 15, seal fishing is prohibited. The
 penalty for violation is confscation of
 cargo and Imprisonment of two to
 eight months.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
BREED THEATRE.

The grandeur of the west in its mountains, streams and valleys, is beautifully shown in The Midnight Stage, the extra selected star photo play starring Frank Keenan. It is an adaptation to American environment of The Lyons Mail, one of the dramas that firmly established the artistia reputation of the late Sir Henry Irv- ing. Mir. keenan interpreting the dual role of the upright man and evil man displays a power of delinea ton which makes the characters live, and a grip ping intensity which holds interest from the beginning to the end. MT keenan has achieved the distinction of being the foremost character actor of America and even his exquisite work m The Bells-also one of Irving's tavorhr4-canrot surpass his achieve Tent m this tense, blood stirring west arn romance. which will be shown at Ihe Breed theatre today and Tuesday.
 Pearl White will also be seen in the second chapter of The Lightning Raider This episode is entitled The CCunterplot and is a series of most amazing adventures. The Fatal Mar riage. a roaring comedy, and the Pathe news with up-to-the- minute news top ics will make up the remainder of the bill for today and Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-02-17
MUSIC LOVING PUBLIC TO
 ATTEND ORGAN RECITAL

The organ recital given at the Park Congregational church tonight under the auspices of the Norwich Music as sociation is an open meeting and the music loving public is cordially invited to attend. The program for the evening is given below; Allegro Moderate. SalCme from lst Sonata,
 Mir. Lester. Quartette Jesus Said (and) Now All the Sons of God, J. c. D. Parker from St. John. Tenor solo When Pershing's Men Go Marching Into Picardy,
 J. II. Rogers Largo
 from New World Symphony,
 Mr. Lester. Trio. soprano, tenor and baritone, on Thee Each Living Soul Awakes. Haydn from The Creation. Soprano solo,
 Life Thy Way is Long,
 Landon Ronald from The Cycle of Life. The Star, J. II. Rogers
 Mrs. Story. Concerto in A minor, Grieg Allegro motto moderator, AdaCio,
 Allegro moderate motto mar
 cato
 Mir. Farrell and Mir. Lester,