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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. j
WASHINGTON, March IS. - On
March oil there were still 1,50S,113
officers and men in Europe. the war
department announced today.
American troops in Siberia on that
date numbered s,970; in insular pos
in the United States, 640,013
eight per cent in the strength OF the
American armies since November II.
when the armistice was signed. 1t
was stated. About $4,000 marines
remaining with the A. f. F. are not
included in the figures. The total
army strength November IL was
3,670,S8S. as against 2,26S.537 on
March IL, four months later. The
decrease during that period of troops
in Europe and enroute to Europe is
twenty-four per cent, and of those
in the United States and enroute to
the United States is fifty-seven Per
cent.
Thirty-seventh Sails ror Home.
WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Units
OF the 37th division (Ohio) have sail
ed for home, the war department an
nounced today
Some OF the men will be sent to
Camps Grant and Dodge. These units
are on the transport Won Steuben,
and the cruiser Montana, from Brest
due in New York March 27.
The Montana carries In addition cas-
ual companies 737, 1872, 1888, Cali
fornia; 739, scattered, and 7d2 scat
tered.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Does Not Include Nine Thousand American
Troops in Siberia, War Department Report
to Present Date Shows.
DECREASE OF THIRTY EIGHT PERCENT.
Sixty Thousand Now on Sea and Over Half
Million in United States Awaiting Honor
able Discharge From Service.

The transport Roma. Marseilsas to
New York, (no date given); special
casual companies 1927 (Marines) !:
1910 (marines): 240S, 24o9. 241o (col-
ored); 2425. 2431, 2432. 24S (marires): !:
2435 (marines) 2434. 24S6, 2437.
2442, 244s. 2444, 2450. 2462; casual
companies 2403. 2422.
The transport Mercury from st.
Nazaire due Newport News March 20
with: headquarters 10th infantry bri-
gade, Camp Jackson; 105th ammuni-
ton train headquarters horse battal-
ion; coupaniesE, j. and G for
Camps JS.ason and Funston: 150th
mobile ordnance repair shop, Camp
Jackson; 10Sth infantry regimental
headquarters, headquarters and sup
NY, ordnance and medical detach-
ments of second battalion headquar.
ters; medical detachment of second
battalion companies E, f, G, II, and
K for Camps Jackson, Pike, Travis,
Dix, Lee, Gordon, Sherman and DNage.
Included in above Is Brig Gen. LAZY
renee Tyson commanding headquar-
ters seth infantry brigade.
The transport Alaskan, from ST.
Navarro due Newsport News tno date
given) with: 346th infantry, field and
STAFF. Second and Third battar,Cns
Headquarters company. supply COM
pany, Companies e. i, G, II, !, X. L,
and M from Camps Dix, Grant, Upton.
Dodge. Taylor and Pike; casual conl-l
rany 604 scattered; special casual
company GIL, furloughs.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
DEATH OF FINE
YOUNG MAN
George Edward Hemmingway's Death
Last Night Grieves Many Friends
He Had Here and in
Lee County.

George Edward Hemingway died
at 11:30 o'clock last night at the home
of his father, Lafayette Hemmingway,
after an illness Of eleven weeks
He was taken suddenly ill in jan
uary with influenza at his fathers
house and was never able to be taken
to his own home at 715 Concert
street. Influenza developed into
pneumonia which was followed by
tuberculosis.
He was an automobile mechanic
and was employed in Keokuk garages.
He wa sreared in the Disciples church
and died with steadfast christian
faith. He was born August 9, 1894 at
Galland, where he lived until he was
seventeen years of age when he came
to Keokuk and has lived here since
that time.
He was married at Fort Madison
September "a, 1913, to Miss Tharrfs
sAark Of Wayland, who survives him
with two children, Robert Milton and
Katherine Lucille. Other relatives are
his father, Lafayette Hemn1ingway, a.
sister Miss Della Hemmingway, and
'Wilbert Hemingway. His mother
died four months ago and sister
died two years ago.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
kost Outspoken Citizen of Berlin, Editor Maxi
MILAN Harden, Says Kaiser Could Regain
Throne if He Were Not Coward.
|ADDLER FIRST PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC
resent Government Must be and Will be Over
thrown in Favor of One Which is Honest
and Has Confidence of People.

the new regime instead Of making
the transition clean cut.
1.-THE government can be compared
to General Ludendorff's position last
July, when the German armies were
at the height Of their victory.
pointed out then that defeat was in
evitable, but they couldn't see it.
So it is with the present govern
ment It is at the height of It's pow
ers. But it refuses to recognize the
or liberalism. It refuses to cleanse
itself or see what is coming.
THE government must be over
thrown In favor of one that is hon
est, above board and trustworthy. It
is pathetic that no one was elected
to the national assembly who pos
sesses both ability and the conf
dence OF the people. There are
brains in Germany, II they are only
given a chance. Election of Ebert,
the saddler, for the first president
was q sad mistake. Why should Ger
many have to make such mediocre
start as republic? He is undoubt-
edly honest, but SO ordinary. l am
told he wears flashy pearl stick
pin and is becoming professional
politician. Nor is Scheidemann a
man who is able to get good peace
Politics prevails when common sense
should The government doesn't re-
alize the difficulties of the peace
problem or Germany's position"
Harden is heartily disgusted with
the methods the German foreign Of
flee has been practicing since the
armistice was signed. He condemns
the foreign office officials strongly
as he condemned the war and Ger
many's war policies. He wants to
see Germany deal squarely with the
entente, sending delegates to Paris
who can be trusted to make clean
breast of Germany's guilt and estab-
lish basis upon which Germany
can begin anew.
Harden's friends urged the foreign
office to send him to the peace con-
ference, TO confer with President Will
son personally, If possible, to admit
Germany's mistakes and to clarity
her present position. Harden agreed
to 20, but the foreign Office refused to
consider the proposal, despite the fact
he Is one Of the few Germans who
are compromised in foreign eyes.
1--WE were to blame for the war for
many reasons, Harden continued.
"Tve consistently said that, not only
about the beginning Of the war, but
about our conduct of It throughout.
Germany's navy was a direct danger
to England at time when we were
getting rich by her free trade policy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
CHARGED WITH
KILLING WIFE
Doctor wilkins Accused Of Beating
Her TO Death With Hammer
to Enjoy Her 75ooo
Estate.

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.l
MINEOLA, N. Y, March 18.-Dr.
Walter X. wilkins is being hunted
today on a charge of numbering his
wife. A warrant was issued at the
request of District Attorney Weeks.
The physician has not been seen
since Sunday.
Weeks, who prosecuted Blanca De
Saulles and handled the famous Le-
baudy murder case, declares he be-
iieves DR.. wilkins killed his wife
Julia, Feb. 81, by beating her over
the head with hammer to get pos
session Of her $4,000 estate. This
estate is declared to have been be-
queathed DR. wilkins in will which
has Just been discovered.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18

tTThe frankest and most compre
nave discussion Of Germany anc
rman conditions yet received ir
Is country, is contained in the fol
wing interview with the man best
3alified to speak on that subject
kximilian Harden. His paper. Zu
nft, was the one publication in
rmany which had the courage tc
)ticize the junker government con
tently and to uphold and support
/ appeals made by President VII
b to the German people over the
bds OF the German government
n Frank ]. Taylor. United Press
Staff Correspondent
ppyright, 1919, by United Press
BERLIN, March 13 (By courier to
ris) Macmillan Harden, editor
zukunft and Germany's most out
bken citizen, told the United Press
ay that:
The present government should
be and will be overthrown.
The German people are crazy.
The kaiser, II he were not a
howard, could return to Germany
ind regain the throne.
Success of the league Of ma
lions and world peace depend
Ppon close and friendly rela-
ions between Germany, Great
Britain and America.
Harden. who Just recovered from
Feral weeks illness, discussed con.
ions In Germany freely and frank,
He is now in bad repute with
classes-with the old regime be
hse he continually fought them
ring the war, and with the revo'
ionaries because Germany has not
fefited SO far by following Presi-
lt Wilson as he advocated.
II am flooded with letters from
pple asking me why 1 told them
follow Wilson and why Germany
still starved by the blockade" said
rden. Il don't understand the
ter, bat my faith in Wilson Is un.
FINISHED. / realize the tremen-
ls o2osition and difficulties he
to surmount- / am confident he
prevail. But it Is hard to sat
people who are hungry, or 9th,
who are using the situation
INST Wilson and us liberals.
Germany's new republican gov
ment isn't ANYTHING to be proud
It is entirely too much like the
regime. But for the time being
fought to be recognized and dealt
literally by the entente, to
vent Germany from falling into
hands of the bolshevfh.
me present government thinks
must build bridges from the old to
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
DDAY'S CASUALTY LIST
OF SIXTY-FIVE NAMES

Privates:
Elbert M. Humphrey, Irondale, Mo.
Johnnie w. Sinclair. Mabel, Minn.
George j. Smith, Yale, Mich.
Porter e. Wills, Heber Springs,
Ark.
Died Of Disease.
Lieut.. Charley Eugene Price, Chest
nut Mount, Tenn.
Sergeants:
w. f. Fisherdick, Amherst, Mass.
Jesse C. Morgan, Asheville, N. G.
Clifford D. Paddock, Cincinnati.
Chic.
Leonard N. TortorolIe, Melrose
Park, Ill
Henry J. WeIch, Dorchester, Mass.
Solomon Williams, Clinton, Iowa.
Corporals:
George Adamson Brand, Sandy,
Utah.
stever r. Day, Millersburg, Pa.
Harry L. Fox, Philadelphia, Pa.
Mike Ofsovicl, Chicago
Alex Peter Skibba, Junction City.
Wis.
Wagoners:
Walter Henry Kaiser. Western,
.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Killed in Action, Seven
Died Of Wounds, Fifty
two Of Disease.

DISTINCTION, March 1S.- The
oMng casualties are reported by
commanding general of the Amer
epeditionxary forces: KILLED in
m. =; died Of wound, :; died of
'ase' 81. Total, Go.
|, Killed In Action.
eul. hoeert L. Mitchell, Durham,
Yates
srles e. Crowley, Pittsfleld,
srnard D. Hamm, Corinth, Mass.
s.a tli.z Nelson, Omaha, Neb.
eu w Parfse, Rumford,- Me.
na ). Rasnake, Ronaker. Va.
n;.I --zi'
fpo-als. ouno''
ssne 2. Foote. New York, N. Y.
~ Edwin Lutz. Iiolton, Kan.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
HURL BRICKS
AND BOTTLES
Serious Riots When Thousand Strik-
ers and Sympathizers At
tempt to Parade
Streets.

rITnited Press Leased Wire Service.1
LAWRENCE, Mass, March 1S.-
Serious riots occurred here today
when more than one thousand strik-
ing textile workers and sympathizers
attempted to parade the streets.
Shots were fred by the strikers and
bottles and bricks hurled when the
entire police force of the city, head.
ed by Marshal T. ]. O'Brien, charged
the crowd.
Car Strike Ended.
NEWARK, N. j., March l8.-The
street car strike which affected all
northern New Jersey came to an end
at q. m. today on settlement
basis proposed by the war labor
board. Each side In the controversy
claimed to have won victory.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Near Beer Making.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service. |
NEW YORK, March 1S.-Brewers
of New York announced today they
would resume manufacture of beer
containing not more than 2.75 per
cent alcohol. They ( contend that
such drink is not an intoxicant,
and therefore not prohibited under
the presidential order issued last
December, which stopped the making
of Intoxicating beverages from food
stuffs.
The decision to resume the manu-
facture of light beer was made by
the lager beer brewers board of
trade, after receiving an opinion on
the legality of their action from
Elihu Root and w. d. Guthrie, law
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Baseball oraanization.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, March 1s.-Representa-
tives of minor baseball leagues that
withdrew from the national agree
ment will meet here March 20 to
form self governing organization.
A dozen leagues are expected to be
represented at the meeting.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Ollie Chill. Umpire.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, March 18.-Ollie Chill,
former big league umpire. will re-
place the late Silk O'Loughlin in the
American league squad of umpires
this year Announcement to that
effect was made last night by Presi-
dent Ban Johnson.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
CEMENT
Fl,.I|0R|ES
lI'OF STATE
Mo- Enormous Profits on
Large Issues of Stock and
Have Been Termed a
Trust.
IOWA MAY BUILD ,ONE
Road Building Material at Reasonable
Prices is object of Bill Pre-
sented In Our Logis-
lature
IOWA MAY BUILD ,0NE

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DIES MONIES, Ia. March 1s.-The
Evans bill which authorizes the state
board of control to purchase any or
all cement plants in the state or
build new ones, will be the subject
OF considerable attack, according to
legislative gossip today
Just where the opposition will de-
velop was not disclosed, but many
limited at the so-called cement
trust"
This BILL" said Senator Evans.
is to prevent the cement trust from
holding up the state in the building
of good roads. These cement COM
panfes are said to be making enor-
nous profits on large issues of stock,
and this bill will enable the state
to get part Of its road building ma
terial at reasonable pRices."
The thirty-seventh assembly appro-
priated $4,000 for an investigation
of an alleged combination Of the ce-
ment. companies of the state, but
Attorney General Havner has SO far
failed to secure any information JUS
tifying an Indictment The investi-
cation is understood to be still In
progress.
Rathbur Pardon Probe.
DBS MONIES, Ia, March 1S.-Two
bills, which were the direct out
growth Of the attitude taken by
Judge j. L. Kennedy before the
house Judiciary committee in the
Rathbun pardon investigation, were
introduced and speedily passed by
the house this morning.
The first bill amends the law with
reference to secrecy of grand jury
evidence. 1t provides that any mem
Der of the grand jury and the clerk
may be required, either by a court
or any legislative committee, to dis
close the testimony of any witness
before the grand jury. Such dis
closure is made legal when it Is
deemed necessary in the administra
tioR of justice.
The bill was delivered to the SEN
ate Immediately, and 1t is expected
to pass there and become a law be-
fore Judge Kennedy appears before
the committee again Friday.
The second bill establishes new
law with reference to subpoenaing
witnesses. 1t requires that every
one served with a subpoena iii the
same manner as in civil suits in the
court is compelled to testify before
a legislative committee. 1t also pro
vides that no witness can be held
criminally liable for any evidence
which he may present before the
committee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Reoraanlze Texas Rangers.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
AUSTIN, Tex, March 18.-The bill
reorganizing the Texas Rangers, in
creasing salaries and limiting the
membership to seventy-four, was
ready for Governor Hobby's sigma
ture today. The bill was the result
of a legislature investigation of the
rangers. Border county citizens had
charged the force had become a com
Dany of bad men,"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
in kidder's Family.

MAIDEN, Mass, March 1S.-Ben-
jamin Kidder thought the doctor was
kidding him when he announced trip
let's. Kidder nearly tainted. The
family now total ten-eight kids and
the elder Kidders.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
Bullet Holes IN Windows.

SPRINGFIELD, III, March 1S.-
Alarmed citizens summoned detee-
tives to examine supposed bullet
holes in their windows. Marbles
and sIingshot," the dicks diagnosed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Sleep Walking Robber.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.I
DETROIT, Mich, March 1S.-Po-
lice believe some window trimmer
was sleep-walking. He stole four
corset covers, one teddy BEAR" silk
hose and other lingerie from the
hnma of Mrs. Markus Marks.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Cat ThIef's Ruse.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. March 1S.-,
With his eye on $50 Persian cat a
Wight company employe" gained en-,
trance of Mrs. n. Z. Jones basement
to inspect wires. When he left tabby
went with him.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO, March 18.-Ear.split-
ting lamentations in Cantonese
brought the cops. They helped jim
Sing Lee recover the gold five" he
slipped in penny peanut machine
by mistake.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
New Use for FIivver.

OMAHA, Neb., March 1S.-Honk!
honk!-Nebraska farmers have found
a new use for fiivvers. The other
morning one herded fourteen cattle
to maricet in his Ford, using the horn
as speed incentive
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Shot and Killed Self.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
CHICAGO, March 1S.-H. W.
Thomas, Denver, Colo, shot and kill
ed himself here yesterday.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
conscience of Conductor.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March ia for
mer street car conductor rang up
81, 100 on the conscience register.
He sent the company a check for
800 and negotiable note for 81 600.
1t was misplaced carfare at flve per-
cent interest.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Itaiv,s ALLEGED Threat

PARIS. March 1s.--Italy's alleged
threat to withdraw from the peace
conference unless she is given Fiume,
was believed today to have been
averted by COMPROMISE Through
this compromise, Italy will receive
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Three Cent Income Tax.

PARIS, Ill, March 1S.-A young
woman's three cent check paid the
smallest income tax recorded In nl-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
tion- Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18
Rekuested to Remain.

PARlS, March 18.-Premier Lloyd
George at yesterdays meeting of the
supreme war council, was handed a
letter signed by President Wilson
premier Clemenceau and Premier Or
lando, asking that he postpone his
visit to London for fortnight. il
was learned today. Lloyd-G Gorge re.
Piled that he must consult his col
leagues in Loncon before changing
hi, Ilans.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-03-18

THE WEATHER
Fair and Warmer. Local temp. |
p. M, a.; z a. M, "a.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-09-30
LOCAL MAN WILL
TAKE Up DUTIES
ON BENCH OCT. |

Judge Frank M. Bailey, whose ap
pcintment to justice of the supreme
court from the fifth district was an
ncuRed several days ago by Gov
ernor Robertson, will take the oath
of office tomorrow.
The resignation of John F. Sharpe,
who will be succeeded by the local
jurist becomes effective tomorrow
October l. Judge Bailey becomes
justice at the time Judge Sharpe s
resignation is effective.
Judge Bailey stated this morning
that he had not matured plans for
the future, but that he would prob
ably move his family to Oklahoma
City in the near. future if housing
conditions would permit. He stated
however that his legal residence
would be Chickasha. Plans for the
future of the Welborne and Bailey
law firm, he said, were immature.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-09-30
Grady Man ShOlUs
10 Birds at Fair
Cops Ten Ribbons

Green Taylor, one of the Grady
countp poultry breeders, displayed
ten dark Cornish chickens at the
state fair and won equally as many
ribbons
Mr.. Taylors birds won in the fol-
lowing; hen, first cockerel, first pull
let, first pen of five, second hen,
second pullet, second pen OF five,
third hen, third pullet and third cock.
He purchased the cock that won
first prize at the fair and will use
him in the pen that won first honors.
He will exhibit this pen at the Dali
las fair next month. Mr.. Taylor
owns 1850 Dark Cornish chickens and
has won "a blue ribbons. He has
been displaying these birds at fairs
since 1918.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-09-30
Charges Filed in
Police Court As
Result of Fight

Complaints charging A. c. White
local physician and John T. Owsley
Insurance man Of this city with
fighting and drunkenness were filed
in police court this morning as the
outgrowth of an alteration which
occurred late last night near the
stairway on North Third street lead
ing to DR.. Whites office.
DR.. White was taken to the Chick.
asha hospital where cuts about the
head and face were dressed, PLY.
sicians at the hospital stated this
morning that the wounds We're not
dangerous in their opinion, The pa.
tient was removed later to his rooms
Mr.. Owsley, it is understoon, sus-
tanned bruises, but was not taken to
the hospital