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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Eord's FIau of Nations.

MOUNT CLEMENS, MICH, July
15.-Henry Ford produced the inter
national flag he was said to have de-
signed to erect above his factory at
the end of the war here today.
Taking the stand for his second
day Of questioning, in his million
dollar libel suit against the Chicago
Tribune, the automobile manufac-
turer spread the flag of nations" on
one Of the huge tables.
1t measured six by ten feet and
showed red, white and gold globe
on field of blue.
Ford said some time ago this flag
was designed with the idea Of replac-
ing the Stars and Stripes over his
factories at the end of the war, ac-
cordfng to a Tribune editorial read
in court.
The manufacturer had promised
several days ago through his attor.
neys to produce the flag IF it still
existed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
THREE KILLED
IN SEAPLAhE
Fell 200 Feet Into Less Than
Six Feet of Water When
Air Pocket is
Struck
BODIES NOT RECOVERED
Patrol Boats Dragging Delaware River
Whore Fatal Accident Occur
red to Naval Air
BODIES NOT RECOVERED

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. July 10
Patrol boats were dragging the Della
ware river of League Island today
for the bodies Of three men who lost
their lives late yesterday when the
anaval seaplane F-5-L fell 200 feet into
less than Elk feet of water. No
trace Of the bodies had been found
and dynamite will probably be used
in an effort to raise them.
The dead men were:
ENSIGN HAROLD L. ROEHR1G, /,
Pasadena. Calf.
CHIEF MACHINIST'S MATE e.
E. EHRKE, Milwaukee, Wis.
COXSWAIN HERBERT G.. SOU
DER, National Park, N. ].
R. S. Parker. of this city, and w.
K Warner, address unknown, who
were in the F-5-L, were severely in
jured.
The accident occurred when the
big seaplane struck an air pocket
while circling to land.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Admiral Says Honor OF
Navy Was Restored by
Sinking of Fleet.

Ted Press Leased Wire Service.
NDON, July 15-The allied block
was the cause Of Germany's de-
Admiral Won Scheer, former Ger
fleet commander, declared in an
view given the Daily Chronicle
per correspondent.
everybody warned" Won Scheer
the blockade triumphed over
boat campaign"
Scheer claimed German VIC
ln the battle Of Jutland, pointing
p,s losses in material and men
a third Of those suffered by the
N. The German ships were
er and slower, and outpointed IN
IRE, he said, but enjoyed better
ction from shells. Won Scheer
tied the British shooting was
accurate. but characterized Ad-
AAalinnasA hook - 4 ~nAEA AnoL
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
EMERSON
MURDER CASE
State Rapidly Finishing Its Side o
Trial of Man Accused Of Kill
ing His Own
Mother.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
MOUNT AYR, Iowa, July 15-The
state is rapidly finishing its case in
the Emerson trial. The defense is
making It's strongest stand now, with
witnesses, who, it claims, will clear
Roy Emerson, son of Mrs. Kate 4mer'
son, the dead woman, of all suspicion
of perpetrating the crime Of murder
with which he is charged.
DR.. Fl. H. Stanley, Creston chemist
gave valuable testimony for the de-
fense in the closing hours Of yester
days session.
Stanley said he was unable to deter
mine whether spots on an iron brace
exhibited, were caused by blood.
Spots that had been scraped from
the floor of the undertaking shop
workroom, thirteen feet from the ele'
vator tested as blood, he said.
Stanley said too, that he found blood
stains at the edge Of the elevator.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Will Spend Several Days There and Take Part
in Big Peace Celebration to be Held u
Saturday.
THE STAR SPANCLED BANNER
British Warships in Harbor of Dover SaIuted
American Officers They Landed MI.
on English Soil. w
evening IN tho house OF commons win
War Minister Churchill presiding.

evening IN tho house OF commons win
War Minister Churchill presiding.
ovation at Dover.
DOVER, England, July 1b-Gencral
Pershing arrived here on = destroyer
at 1880 O'Clock this morning. He
will visit several days In London aud
participate in the peace celebration
Saturday.
With British warships in tho hsrbor
saluting and naval and military bands
playing 'The Star Spangled Banner"
General Pershing was received with q
vociferous greeting when his vessel
entered port.
General Sir Henry s. Horne was at
the head Of the military contingent
which welcomed him. As he a1ighted
from the destroyer guard OF honor OF
royal marines was drawn UP at the
quay The staff admiral commanding
the dock-yard and the mayor were
among those who welcomed the Amer
lean commander. The mayor charged
in his official robes. read a civic adj
dress. After inspecting the guard.
General Pershing boarded special
train for London where he was ex-
pected to arrive at 1895.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
TO REDUCE
FLOUR PRICES
MiIIers' Export Association Formed
by Three Hundred OF Coun-
try's Largest Makers
of Flour.

TUnited Press Leased Wire SerVlceI
CHICAGO, July 15.-A new organh-
cation, designed to reduce the price
of flour stuffs in the United States,
was In existence here today, the re-
suit Of an all-day session yesterday
of millers from all parts of the coun-
try.
The organization. the Millers' E.x-
port association, was formed, accord
ing to James F. Bell, vice president
of Washburn-Crosby Company, 10 deal
with foreign buyers who are already
organized. More than 300 millers.
some Of them among the country's
largest flour makers, will have mem
bership in the association, Bell said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
u. S. Trawler Blown to Pieces
When Internal Machine is
Picked Up at
Sea.
SWEPT UP IN THE NET
Mine Exploded Few Feet Clear Of the
Storm Of tho Ship, Sending 1t
to the Bottom Of sf,s
Ocean

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON. July 15.-One Of
ficer and six men of the United States
trawler Richard Buckley were killed
when their ship was sunk by mine
they were trying to sweep up In the
North sea, off the coast Of England
Saturday, Admiral Knapp at London
reported to the navy department to-
day.
Two officers were slightly injured
but were saved, with the sixteen other
men comprising the crew.
The dead were:
COMMANDER FRANK r. KING.
ENGTNDMlAN FLOYD S. HARMON
Raonn, Indiana.
JOHN VINCENT MELLON, seaman
second class, Brooklyn.
ANTONIO PERFTDo, cook, Brook
lyn, N Y.
HOMER PURDUE. seaman, second
class, Washington Courthouse. Ohio.
GEORGE PAUL RMAB, fireman,
Waterman, MINI.
GEORGE NALLIE, Knoblicli, Ky.
Lieutenant Fred G.. Keyes, execu-
tive officer and Lieut.. Walter !. Sharon
were slightly injured.
The trawler was sweeping up Its
mine net when a mine was discovered
entangled in 1t. The crew started to
let out the net again. but the mine ex-
ploded q few feet clear Of the stern
The trawler sank seven minutes later.
Commander King and the six men
who died with him were believed to
have been carried down with the ship.
One body, that of Perfido, the cook, has
been recovered and Is being taken
ashore. It will be sent later to the
United states.
King. the report stated, remained on
the bridge to see that all the crew
were saved and went down with his
ship. His home address is 4SS Bor-
well avenue, Bremerton, Washington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LONDON. July IL General Per
shing and his staff arrived here from
Dover at 1888 p. m,
General Pershing was accompanied
by American Generals Brewster, J. L.
Harboard, Lassiter and Captain Frank
e. Pershing.
Dense crowds blocked the Victoria
station when the special train carrying
General Pershing arrived. A guard OF
honor composed Of Welsh guards;
General Fielding, in command of the
London district; War Miniser Lord
Churchill; Representatives OF Field
Marshal Haig, and the chief OF the
general staff. formed part Of the Brit
ish welcoming contingent. Practically
all Of tho American colony IN London
joined In the greeting.
AS Pershing's train pulled In at the
royal platform, siiken oofors were
dipped and the band played "The Star
Spangled Banner"
General Pershing stood at salute at
the door of the railway carriage.
After Churchill had shaken hands
with the American commander, nu-
merous presentations followed and
Pershing inspected the guard Of honor.
Three royal carriages conveyed Per
shing and his staff from the station
through Grosvenor gardens, past
Buckingham palace, through MARI
borough gate and Pail Mall to tho
Carlton hotel. where the American
officers will make their headquarters
General Pershing will engage in
round Of calls this afternoon and to-
night will dine at the American en-
bassy. Tomorrow morning Ambassa-
dor Davis will present him to nu'Y
Der of distinguished civilians 'rcltfd-
ing Lord Miner. secretary ;or The
colonies, and Viscount Peel, under
secretary for war.
General Pershing will be enter
tanned at luncheon tomorrow By tho
American luncheon club. In the after
noon he will attend the kings garden
party and in the evenig he Will be
the guest at dinner given by British
government officials at the Carlton
hotel.
Plans for Thursday include lunch
con with King George at Buckingham
palace and a reception in parliament
in the afternoon with War Minister
Churchill as host.
After reviewing American troops
Friday morning, at the military In
vestiture Of American and British Of
ficers at Hyde Park, General Pershing
will proceed to Guild Hail. where he
will be accorded civic welcome and
presented with a sword Of honor. He
will have luncheon with the lord
mayor of London and will dine in the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15

/ that will come out Of the league ol
nations, then what can weak and un
armed nations expect? This secret
agreement entered into by the lead
ing nations of the world and the un
just Judgment that followed it shocks
the sensibilities OF those who honest
tons and causes them on the very
threshold to question and to doubt"
Following is the correspondence,
which, according to Norris, preceded
the secret agreement:
From the British minister at
Toxic to the Japanese government:
British embassy Toxic, Feb. Is,
1917.
my Dear Excellency:
with reference to the subject OF
our convention Of the 9th uft1mo
when your excellency informed me
Of the desire Of the imperial govern
ment to receive an assurance that en-
the occasion Of peace conference
his Britannia matesty's government
will support the claims Of japan in
regard to the disposal OF Germsny's
rights in Shantung and possessions
in the islands north Of the equator,
l have the honor, under instructions
received from his Britannia majesty's 8
principal secretary of state fer
foreign affairs, to communicate 10
you the following message from his
Britannia majesty's government:
His Britannia majestv's govern
ment accedes with pleasure the re-
quest of the Japanese government
for an assurance that they will sup
port Japan's claims in regard to the
disposal Of Germany's rights in Shan
tung and possessions in the islands
north of the equator on the occasioE
of the peace conference; it being
understood that the Japanese gov
settlement treat in the same spirit
Great Britain's claims to the German
islands south Of the equator.
"T avail myself of this oppor-
tunity, NJ lie Minister, to renew to
your exellency the assurance Of my
highest consideration.
(Signed) 'Conyngham Greene,
His Britannia majesty's ambassa-
DOR
"'To his excellency, viscount
Ichiro Motono, his imperial Japanese
majesty's minister for foreign
affairs"
Reply of the Japanese govern
ment, dated February q, 1917:
1.-The Japanese government Is
deeply appreciative of the friendly
spirit in which your government has
given assurance and happy to note
it as fresh proof of the close ties
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
STEAMER is
IN DISTRESS
Sends Out Cry for Hello
and Coast Guard Ship Is
Rushed to Her
Assistance.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service j
PORTLAND, Maine, J1ly i5.--The
steamer Edward Luckenbach Is in
distress in latitude 40.15 north, longi-
tude 55.15 west, according TO mes
sage from the vessel received here
last night.
The Luckenbach asked for assist
ance, but did not give any details re-
garding her plight or the cause. The
United States coast guard snip Ossi-
pee was dispatched to g1vo the yes
sci assistance.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Architects Conference.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Servicel
DES MONIES, IOWA, July 15.-The
five architects selected by the temple
Of justice committee. will hold a
conference with the sub committee in
Governor Hardings office Thursday
The subcommittee, composed Of
Governor w. L. Harding, Secretary Of
State w. c. Ramsey and State Treas
urer E. N. Hoyt. will report any
plans determined upon to the commits
sion when it holds it's next meeting
in August
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
CHARGE WHITES
WITH AP SON
Ranger Roundup In Town Where Raca
Riot Resulted In Several
Deaths and Houses
Fired

IUnfted Press Leased Wire Service-1
LONGVIEW, Texas, July 15-Arrest
OF additional white men was expected
today following yesterdays ranger
roundup in which sixteen whites and
more than fifteen negroes were ar
rested for alleged connection with re.
cent race riots here.
The white men were all charged
with assault with intent to murder
They were released on $1,000 bonds.
Arrests today probably will be fol-
arson, in connection with burning six
negro houses during the trouble. The
situation was quiet today and nftna
of martial law was expected by to'
night or tomorrow.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
|ponents Now Discussing Plan to Make With
drawal an Issue in Political Campaign,
but Program is Uncertain.
DROP OUT AFTER COUPLE Of YEARS
esident Wilson Meets Today With His Cabi-
net for Second Time in Past Seven
Months. y

lied Press Leased Wire Service]
ASEIINGTON, July 15.-Senator
lis, Nebraska, in a speech before
senate today, declared he will
| against ratification of the peace
" unless the Shantung provision
hended.
h this act said Norris. we are
ling the seeds of future wars.
his action of the peace confer
violates every principle of hon
and justice. 1t is a betrayal by
kllied nations of a friendly nation.
rms over inocent millions Of peo-
10 the rule and control OF their
\ enemy.
ny one believing In The principle
differentiation OF people must
with shame at this outrageous
edure. China is helpless, 1t Is
She cannot defend herself.
be was betrayed by her own
DIS and her people have been
I'd the right to govern themselves
The nation left In the control was
last nation on earth that China
b have selected to control her
ehe been given a voice In the de-
b of her own destiny.
he of the most pitiable spectacles
|e history of the world is the pic
of poor, weak, downtrodden
b pleading before the great world
hal for justice-yes, for mercy
ling to be saved the humiliation
)rning over thirty-six millions OF
people, her industries, her holy
the sacred dust of her ancestors,
e control and government of one
n Of all the earth she feared the
nd this we are asked to approve
ratification of the treaty. We
bow expected to add to this in
4tional crime by giving senator
pproval to this unjust judgment" +"
rris then told the story of an
ed secret agreement between
and the allies for the partition
hina. quoting correspondence be-
a British, French and Italian
mats and the Japanese govern
on the subject.
hus,' he said, while the allies
trying to get China into the
fso that they could get the Ger
ships in Chinese harbors, they
secretly plotting her destruction
pon as the war was over. 1t was
I'd that after they had got out
|hina all they wanted England
assist Japan at the council
in her claims against China.
lido not believe there is recorded
Stance of a more disgraceful and
norable agreement to carve up
territory, not of an enemy, but Of
lied friend.
this is a sample of the justice
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Ordered Back to Work.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
OTTAWA, Ont, July Is = Local
street railway employees on strike have
been reprimanded by the international
president. w. D. Mahon, of Detroit,
who has ordered them back to work.
A federal labor council, 1t Is ex-
pected will be the outcome Of an in
dustrial conference arranged by the
labor subcommittee Of the cabinet, to
be held in August.
The first meeting of the royal strike
committee will be held tomorrow in
Winnipeg.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Prize Fish Story.

[United Press Leased Wire Service1
NEWTON, IOWA, July 15.-Metz
four miles west Of here, is claiming
the fish championship story for JAS
per county, so far this season.
Lawrence Peters, while out in the
river channel, discovered fish in a
hollow log He went to work to cap
ture it and after desperate effort,
succeeded. The fish weighed 20k
pounds.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
CZECHO PARTY
GOES TO WEST
Seven Commissioners Leave for Ne
braska to Study Wheat Growing
and Milling Activi-
ties

[United Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, July 15-Seven Czecho-
Slovai1ians, commissioned by their
government to study manufacturing
conditions in America will leave late
today to inspect the Platte river coun.
try of Nebraska. They are interested
especially In wheat growing and mill
ing activities there. The commits
sioners inspected the stock yards and
packing houses here today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
To Rux American Steel.

l[United Press Leased Wire Service-1
PITTSBURGH, Pa, July 1b--Orders
for steel for reconstruction work In
Europe are about to be placed In this
district. August Norhon, represent
Ing French interests, and Helge Man
gunsen. Switzerland, are here for tho
purpose, they said, Of contracting for
steel and steel products
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
On Charoe of Murder.

[United Press Leased Wire Service1
AVON, n. j., July Is. Edward
O'Brien was arraigned today on a
charge Of murder in connection with
the death OF Gardiner c. Hull, New
York business man. and was remand
I'd without bail
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Ex-s.,ator Clark anpo;nted

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WASHINGTON, July 15.-Ex-Sen-
ator Clark of Wyoming, has been
appointed to the international joint
commission on boundaries in place
of former Congressman Tawney,
Minnesota, it was announced at the
wh.te house today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
ST. PAUL, July 15.-Listen, hungry
Germans! There's ten carloads or
pork sidetracked at South st. Paul,
waiting for the word "go' when the
government lifts the trading ban with
the enemy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Rathlna Beach censors.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., July Is
Censors have been appointed here to
see that girl visitors to the beach
wear EN- full length. not just "sox."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
While at the Funeral.

CHICAGO, July 15.-Unl1ind rob
bers waited for Sergeant Thomas Ma
honey to go to his daughters funeral.
Then they ate from his Ice chest and
drank up his oasis.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Note of Confidence.

ROME, July 15.-Night)-The
Italian chamber of deputies voted
confidence in the present govern
ment tonight 257 to III, following
prnniar NittHs anoanA
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
LIED BLOCKADE BLAMED
FOR DEFEAT OF GERMANY 7

ogy," saying Jellfcoe used strategy
when he should have used tactics y.
The German fleet would have Of
fered battle last October, according to
Won Scheer, but the crews were un-
reliable.
THANK God. Won Reuter- restored
the honor of the navy by the sinking
of the fleet at Scapa Flow Won
Scheer concluded.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Shon Makers Bet.

NEW YORK, July 15.-Joseph Fa-
bian. shoe maker, bet 1920 shoe.
maker could make six pairs of shoes
day and let his opponent in the ar.
gument hold the stakes. He had to
have his opponent arrested to get
back the 1920.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Not Allowed In Court.

MILWAUKEE,, July Is. - THEY
don't do 1t here" Judge Backus told
Vincent Sheparek, who upon being
given another chance, knelt down and
was about to kiss the judges hand.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Free Lemo on SUNDAY,

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, July 15.-The
saloon with free lunch as an induce
ment to the thirsty populace is q
thing of the past The church with
free lemonade to all Attendants at
Sunday servioes has made its appear
ance here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Won Tirpitz Writes Book.

BERLIN, July 14.-Germany as re-
public will not be able to rise again,
Admiral Won Tirpiz declares in book
which he will publish soon. The revo-
luton threw away Germany's chances
for greatness. he said. He absolved
the ex-kaiser of responsibility for the
war.
The admiral expressed the belief
that the German navy should nave
been strong enough to obtain better
peace. ,.,
Bethmann- -Hollweg was blamed with
"monopolist control Of the war, Won
Tirpitz charging that the former chan
celIor kept the ex-kaiser, himself and
the army and navy staff officers away
Srosa pnsA>
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
BOOZE IS
DOOMED
=! BY HOUSE
Drys in Congress Have Safe
Three to Two Majority on
Any Move to Save
Liquor.
NO REPEAL OF THE LAW
War Time Prohibition ACT to Stick
Tight With Drastic Enforce
msnt Measures Next
Week.
NO REPEAL OF THE LAW

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
WASHINGTON, July 15.-With
every move to repeal or modify the
war time prohibition act quickly de
feated by the drys, indications today
were that the drastic prohibition en-.
forcement bill will pass the house in
practically the same form it was re-
ported from committees. The drys
apparently have safe to majority
on any move to modify the stringent
provisions.
Efforts of liberals and anti-prohibi.
tionists today were to he directed at
decreasing the penalty for violation of
the war time act Scores of amend
ments were waiting With the vets
using parliamentary means to delay
consideration of the bill, It's passage in
the house may be delayed until next
week.
Interest in the cloak rooms centers
In the plan Of Representative CALI
van, wet, Mass, to force through an
amendment compelling every member
Of congress to insert in the record the
amount Of liquor he has stored. CALI
van claimed some members have
enough to supply their families and
friends for twenty years. He says he
will demand roll call on the amend
ment.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
Elect of Booze Ships.

NEW YORK, July 15.-Ldauor deaF
ers here are planning to operate a
fleet of ships between the United
States and Bermuda and dispose OF
their stocks on the boats.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-07-15
Illegal Beer Sales.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, July 15.-The
sale Of beer containing more than
one-half Of one percent alcohol is a
violation Of the war time prohibition
law, Judge Thomson. United States
district court, ruled today. Judge
Thomson overruled the demurrers
filed by the Independent Brewing
company, the Pittsburgh Brewing
company and Daniel Olmstead,
charged with the manufacture and
sale Of beer containing larger alco-
holic content than the prescribed
amount.