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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-11-23
Next War; a Cataclysm
Unless West Recognizes
It's Obligations to Orient
England and Japan Now Literally in Each Others
Kitchens-Chinese Wage Factor-Night and
Day Shifts Keep Beds Occupied Day and Night
Attendants Die in Year.

| an indentured system of four years
They live in" as it were, in the
factory quarters, and work in day
and night shifts.
Beds Never Idle
The day workers rise from their
mattresses, which are Immediately
occupied by the night workers COM
ing from the factories; SO that the
beds are never cold.
SO terrible are the conditions TN
der which these women work on
night shifts that in one week they
lose considerable weight. None"
writes an eminent doctor, quoted in
the Japan Year book, an official vol
ume with a preface by Count Oku-
ma, "can stand the strain more than
a year, at the end of which time
death, sickness or desertion is the
inevitable outcome"
Out of 100000 women, only $4,000
ever get home again, and of the re-
naming 10000, the majority live
immoral lives, seeking to escape the
drudgery of the mills.
OF tile $4,000 who do manage to
reach home, one in every six is suf-
fering from illness; at least quar-
ter of this number are suffering from
the, white scourge"-consumption.
"Drenched in Women's Blood"
We wear the cotton goods that
they produce-goods that are
drenched in the blood of women;
goods. that have thinned the cheeks
and snapped the budding strength
of little children.
1t is only right to say that the
Japanese government is extremely
sensitive to Western opinion and is
also afraid of the possible growth
of socialism. New legislation is be-
ing introduced to modify these evils,
but its operation will take time. and
it must be carried further.
In the meanwhile we of the west
must face things as they are. The
labor situation is world unity. The
east is awakening and British labor
must realize that there is something
bigger than the international" and
that is "interracial."
Worldwide Cooperation.
There has got to be an acceptance
Of the principles of the worldwide
cooperation, under which the labor
Of all races and of all nations shall
cooperate to produce for the good
OF each those things which they are
best fitted to supply.
If the west endeavors to tell the
east that her economic development
and expansion must not go beyond
a certain point and even then only
along certain lines which commend
themselves to her, the the grim war
tragedy still in our minds will be
but spark compared to the fame
that will scar the whole world.
The boundless resources of the
east, together with its endless sup
ply of cheap labor, form a menace
that cannot be evaded, but must be
dealt with. The alternatives are
Christian cooperation in friendly
expansion or competitive hostility
ending in chaos.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
DDAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS 315 NAMES

Frank G. Belknap, Rose City, Mich
Frank c. Berndt, Danville, Ill.
Gordon Bigelow. Anaheim, Cal.
Thomas N. Blackman, Seagoville
Tex.
John Bolli, Bernger Schaffhouson
Switzerland.
Jonn S. Conrad, Lancaster, Pa.
VIM. Courtenay, Kirkwood, Ga.
Henry j. Crawford, Hillman, Mich
Orville o. Daugherty, Wilmington
Ohio.
Herman F. Decaluwe. Jr., Milwau
kee, Wis.
William H. Farris, Little Rock.
Reginald Furzer, Middleton. Mich
Walker A. Gaines, fernando, Miss
Henry Hanson, Hanger Askim Sta
ton, Smaalendene. Norway.
Robert L. Henry. Lafayette, Ore.
Frank R Ludwig, Cleveland, Ohio
VIM. Mclaughlin, Pawtucket, r. l.
Alex T. Manuala, Kettle River,
Mimi.
Morris Mezritch. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Martin Michael, Arcadia, La.
George C. Mitchell, Seattle, Wash.
John W., Moore, Moncure. N. G.
Walter Murawsid, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Karl w. Reed, Canton, 0.
Thomas Saxton, Sherburn, MINI.
Daniel F. Sharkey, Perth Amboy,
N. ].
Eugene A. Sirlyn, East Orange,
N. J.
James T. Shannon, weehawken.
c.s p.uaI;,,. A1o
George Curtis Tapscott, st. Louis.
Carl w. Tielsch. Johnsonburg. Pa
Peter vanderheide. Sully, Iowa.
william 7. Williams. Moseley,
W. Va
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
WAR SECRET ETARY
MAY PULL OUT.
Baker to Retire from Presi-
dent Wilson'S Cabinet, Ac-
cording to Persistent
Rumor.
NOT ENOUGH MONEY
Finds Salary Too Small to Buy His
Liberty Bonds and Butter and
Pay House Rent in
Washington.
NOT { ENOUGH MONEY

[By Carl D. Groaf. United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is. = There
is a prospect that Secretary OF War
Baker will retire from President
Wilson's cabinet, according to per-
sistent rumors here today.
II he does. he will return to Cleve'
land and reestablish his law prac-
tice. His reason for resigning would
be a financial one, say those in
touch WITH him.
Some Of his friends suggest that
he may be persuaded to remain II
given the post of attorney general.
Baker has been under heavy ex-
pense while holding his cabinet
place. In the Liberty loan drives it
IS known that he not only did mis-
bit' but borrowed money to buy
more bonds.
Baker is scheduled to make trip
to Europe soon to assist in winding
up war department business. 1t is
unlikely he would quit before a
number Of contract matters are
cleared away and the army organi-
zation bill disposed Of.
Incidentally, Baker is mentioned
occasionally as presidential possi-
bilitF.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
ASK PEACE
OF GERMAN GOVERNMENT

Won Hindenburg has been made gen
eralissimo of German forces for the
protection of the eastern frontiers,
the Zurich correspondent of the
Journal wired today.
This action is taken here to mean
that Germany is taking precautions
against an invasion by Polish forces
or by the Russian bolsheviki.
Fighting Resumed.
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 15.-Fighting
was resumed in Berlin yesterday. dis
patches from German sources report
ed today.
Spartacans fired into the streets
from the house tops, these advices
say. Bombs We're thrown upon a rail
road station. Attacks were made on
the Frarizer barracks A brief en-
gagement was fought in the BeEea-
leance PlatZ, in which government
troops were successful The fighting
continued all day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
Esy-four Killed in Action,
4oo Died Of Wounds, 11O
Wounded.

AsHINGToN, Jan. 15'-Tba fol.
me me casualties are reported by the
edi.saug general OF the American
ML,onary forces: Killed in ac.
=, died of wounds. 100: died
accluent and other causes &.
arplane accident. 4: died
rn,s, svsse, "a; wounded severely,
vo"r nvunded, degree undetermined
on ,anaed ~ slightly, q; missing in
On 20. Total, ais. -
Killed In Action.
Iutenants-
6arioOa D. Baker, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Cea 01 T., l. Carter. Howard. Kas
n Y ynase Fletcher. wellsburx.
|amaDe a.e a. Green. Danville. Va
Tenn "cc. Newell. Nashville,
[geants-- =
SsnSnd 4 y W. Jones. Herkimer,
(1.sa La wiedman, MoDonoghville.
Fporals
Ei1II.Ha,. |Van \. krakau. camir,ua Nv
Mo. : Matthews, saldonia.
n S''P Z. ? paekman, Mt. Vernon,
!vStes-A
$, Beaumont, Newark. n
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
Must Let Russia In.

3
lIBy Lowell Mellett. United Press
Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Jan. Misrepresentation
for Russia at the peace congress was
expected to be definitely determined
upon at today's session Of the inter
lallied war council
The associated powers have reached
the obvious conclusion that discussion
lof world peace would be absolutely
futile without the vast population of
Russia being considered. They are al
lso understood to realize that the Rus
lsiA4 problem cannot be solved without
the consent and cooperation OF the
people themselves.
A program for official investigation
LOT actual conditions In Russia was to
be fully discussed today This, 1t was
believed, will result in commission
being sent into that country which
would report directly to the confer
ence. Upon the report would be based
some form Of recognition for the SOW
iet government and other factions.
that they might send accredited repre-
sentatives to Versailles.
Formal action was also to be taken
today on the question Of granting rep
resentat1on to the British dominions.
This not only carries out the league of
nations idea, but is significant as
bringing additional western thought
into the conference. Americas en-
trance Into the war transformed the
issues from European to worldwide
scope and now old world political
ideas are in contact with those Of the
new world. Canadian and American
ideals for instance, are closely allied.
Provisional agreement has already
been reached regarding delegates for
the British dominions 1t only remains
for this agreement to be confirmed.
Under the present scheme Great Brit
ain and her colonies would vote sepa-
rately, the latter being drawn in only
when questions directly affecting them
are discussed, thereby eliminating the
very remote danger of packed con-
vention."
The only countries. In fact, whose
has not been at least
tentatively fixed are the two which
made separate peace settlement with
the central powers-Russia and Rol
mania There seems to he no obstacle in
the way OF granting delegates to the
latter. the number being the chief mat.
ter under consideration. Russian rep
obviously Will take more
time and discussion.
The feeling prevails now that For
efgn Minister Pichon's bitter opposition
to even partial recognition OF the Rus.
sian soviet government, based on a
of the British government
favoring such recognition need not be
considered as final In this connection
Il was authentically reported today
that the American delegation knew
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
Ma VOTES OUT LIQUOR
BY HEAVY MAJORITY
ate Ratifes Constitutional Amenment AZ
to Z, and House Follow. Suit With
Result Of Sc to Is.
her STATES IN LIKE ACTION
About to be Voted Out Of
Existence.

, pected to take similar unanimous
action when it convenes at o'clock
this afternoon.
Start Legal Fight.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 15.7salt
fOrnia wine growers have taken the
first step in what the liquor forces
hope will be legal fight that will
hold up ratification of the Sheppard
bone dry amendment indefinitely.
William F. Schultz OF the Wine Grow
ers' association admitted today that
the temporary Injunction obtained
yesterday which prevented Governor
Stephens certifying California favor
snl,le vote On the amendment, Was the
first step.
[United Press Leased Wire Service.1
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-Thirty of the
thirty-six states necessary had rati-
fed the bone dry amendment today.
Four more states were to vote on
ratification today and these four were
confidently claimed by dry workers.
No state as yet has voted against
the amendment although two at
tempts have been made to attach ref
erendum riders to the measure. Dis
tillers, however. through a recently
formed orga nization here announced
they would fight it in every way pos
sible.
States ratifying the amendment
since January / are Michigan. Okla
homa, Ohio, Idaho, Tennessee, Maine,
West Virginia, Washington. Califor-
mia, Indiana, Arkansas, Illinois, North
Carolina, Kansas and Alabama.
OF these the last seven completed
their votes yesterday. States to vote
today are Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado.
and Utah. OF the other fourteen.
drys claim one will ratify, three are
doubtful and New Jersey is hope
less"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
First Full Session to be Held With Clemenceau
Most Likely Man to Act as the
Chairman
LEAGUE OF. NATIONS COMES UP FIRST.
All are Invited to Opening Meeting, but Com
mittees Will Probably do Real Work
Of the Convention.
[By William Philip 6imms, United
Press Staff Cnrrespondent

[By william Philip Simms, United
Press Staff Correspondent
PARIS, Jan. 15.-Three questions
dominated general discussion Of the
conference program today az the
time approached for the first full
session Of the peace congress-set
for Saturday afternoon. They were:
Will the session be open or Sc
cret?
Will the bolshevil1i problem or the
league OF nations come up first?
Will Premier ClemenceAu or Presi.
dent Wilson preside3
These, together with . score o1
minor puzzles. are solved or unsoived
as fast as one newspaper edition sue
ceeds another or correspondent
meets one OF the conferees.
Nothing authoritative could be OBJ.
tanned as to whether the conference
will be open or secret. AS to -the
question what should be broacaed
first, Clemenceau already Is pledged
to bring up the league Of nations at
the outset The bolshevik problem
probably will come next. It is under
stood that the situation OF Poland
and similar questions will be taken
up in the general Russian discus
sion.
1t is generally agreed that Glenn
enceau probably will be given the
Craftsmanship through diplomatic
precedent. President Wilson does
not take precedence over Clemen-
ceau, because he merely acts as his
own premier, hanging the mantle OF
the presidency on the same peg with
his hat and overcoat as he enters
the council chamber.
Invitations have been addressed to
representatives of associated nations,
big and small, to attend the opening
session in the Quail d'Orsay Saturday
afternoon, the time being definitely
set for 2:30.
This was done through the secre-
taries Of the five big powers. After
the initial meeting. it is understood
the work of the five principal ma
tions will be conducted largely by
committees, all debates being entire.
ly Informal.
The minor nations will be called
into conference then as soon as the
committees complete their studies
ON matters directly affecting them.
Look Into High Prices.
LONDON, Jan. 15.-The allied COM
mittee to investigate world food con-
ditious will probably look into reasons
for present high prices OF American
meats" declared r. o. Campbell, mem
ber of the joint committee of the Brit
lsh food ministry board Of agriculture
ln an interview with The United Press
today.
It is understood Great Britain is soon
to start an investigation into food
prices which will include the question
Of prices being paid American meat.
packers for Supplies t, the united
kingdom.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
Armistice for Friday When ALI
Fighting in Berlin is to
Cease.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 15.-"Peace
negotiations" have begun between
the Spartacans and the German gov
ernment, according to Berlin dis
patches received here today
The government and Spartacans
are said to have arranged an arTni-
stice Friday whereby neither faction
would resume fighting without
twelve hours notice.
Hindenburg in Charge.
LONDON. Jan. 15.-Field Marshal
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
TEN KILLED
IN EXPLOSION
Truck Load Of Moiasses Casks Blows
Up on Streets and Scat
ters Wholesale
Death.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service j
BOSTON, Mass, Jan. 15.-Ten per-
sons were killed and fifty Injured
when 4 truck load Of molasses casks
exploded at the plant OF the Cuban
DistiiIina company today.
Il 10 believed that the huge casks
Of molasses which were loaded on a
truck standing In the street had fer
mented.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15

led Press Leased Wire Service. ]
S MONIES, Jan. 15.-The house
d the resolution shortly befors
BY i vote Of 66 TO 13. Absent
pt voting were nine representa-
Injunction in California. =.
CRAMENTO, Calf. Jan. 15.
NOR Stephens planned today to
bver with Attorney General Webb.
action Of the California wine
es IN obtaining q restraining or
tsainst certification OF the ratified
(pard dry amendment.
eanwhile California cannot ba
ked - ~ sof the statest tlzaA has
ped the amendment. The Temporal
pjunction Is returnable Monday af-
BON
Colorado Almost Unanimous.
ENvER, Colo. Jan. 15.-Colo-
P's legislature ratified the federal
fibition amendment today. With
one dissenting vote the state
pc adopted the ratification reso-
pn passed by the lower house.
Iowa Senate Acts.
ES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 15.-The
lte OF the thirty-eighth general
mbly passed a bill ratifying the
raj prohibition amendment by a
Of AZ to Z.
le ratification came after a vote
! 70 killed resolutions by six
tors to defer action on the
ndment during this session.
ie house is expected to vote on
amendment before this afternoon.
Wisconsin Senate.
aDlsoN, Wis.,, Jan. 15.-The
sonsin state senate voted today to
: : lne prohibition amendment, 20
Lower House Of Utah.
VI LAKE CITY, Utah. Jan 1s-
iower house OF the Utah legis-
Il ,s,.y .oday unanimously passed the
'a.lon ratifying the Sheppard
'1nenoment The senate is ex-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
Make Prisoner. Work.

[United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
PARIS Jan 15.-Enemy prisoners OF
war Will get chance to rebuild what
they had wrecked IN France, according
to the decision Of the French cabinet,
announced today. The prisoners will be
employed at once on reconstruction
work In the DEVASTATED regions. Two
hundred thousand are expected to be
laboring by March 20.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-The Pres
byterian church in the United States
has provided in It's 1919 budget for a
fund of $1,00e,o00 to increase the
salaries of those among It's $500 pas
tors who are not considered adequate
" paid This was announced yes
teriay by the national headquarters
of the New Era Movement" of the
church.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
Only Bonafide Labor Union
Men Seated at Convention
After Reds are Thrown
Out.
RADICALS NOT WANTED
over Thousand There for Meeting
Found to be Too Rabid in
Views on Imprisoned
Men.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-All colors of
the ultra spectrum were taboo at
the Mooney congress here today.
Wnen the convention met for the
second day Of debate only bonafide
labor union men, numbering about
$50, were seated. The $50 had been
culled from a gathering of 1900 men
from all sections Of the country. The
ultras--from ultra conservative to
ultra red-were barred after ter
rifle hubub.s With radical leaders in
session most Of the night, rump
convention was not unexpected to-
day. The so-called reds" accord
ing to statements on the floor, had
hoped to expand the Mooney debate
into a demand for release Of all
political prisoners" meaning I. w.
VS.. socialists and enemy aliens.
The congress was to begin today
consideration Of ways to spend the
100000 defense fund for Thomas J..
Mooney, OF San Francisco.
Peace Resolutions.
CHICAGO, Jan. 15.-A referendum
vote on peace conference decisions,
unrestricted passport privileges, and
formation of a soldiers and sailors
council were demanded in resolutions
to be introduced today at the labor
congress on the Mooney case
Frank Turco, OF Seattle, Washing
ton, who drafted the resolutions, de-
clared he would insist on their pas
sage Immediately, even before the
gets to work on its pri-
mary purpose-discussion OF meth
DDS for the release of Thomas J..
Mooney.
Turco asserted the people Of the
United States want to vote on the de-
cfsions of the Versailles conference
and that congress should allow
Concerning the passport
Tnrco said the move was
made to give internationalis. freer
rein in travelling from one country to
another.
Soldiers and sailors must be or
yanized after demobilization in order
to see that what they fought for is
not lost to them" he said They
must protect themselves and their
families"
A fight over the Craftsmanship was
expected to develop at today's ses-
sion between radicals and The regular
machine. Ultras, defeated yesterday
oy motion refusing to seat them, de-
,lared they would see that regulars"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
DRUGGIST Benton Up.

CHICAGO, Jan. 15.--Andrew NJ.
Knutzen, a druggist, was taken to st.
Joseph's hospital today after he had
been beaten up by three youths who
robbed his store late last night. The
boys escaped with SIS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
WHOLESALE
BOOTLEG
BUSINESS
No Organization il Iowa, But
Money is Spent to Liberal
ize Present Liquor
Law.
NO BRIBERY KNOWN
Labor Of state Will Support Any Bill
Prepared by women's Clubs
for Minimum.
Wage.
| | NO BRIBERY KNOWN

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
DIES MONIES, Iowa. Jan. 15.-At-
torney General H. NJ. Havner has no
proof that bootlegging is organized,
but he is convinced that some organ
lied effort is being made to hberalize
the liquor laws of Iowa.
II have evidence to prove that an
organized effort is being made and
money is being spent to liberalize
the present liquor law" Havner said
today.
"This does not. mean that efforts
are Being made to bribe assembly
men, but there is an organized cam
paign to get through the assembly
some legislation that will let down
the bars.
Havner said he was convinced boot
logging was being conducted on a
wholesale plan.
Would Postpone Dry Vote.
DIES MONIES, Ia, Jan. 15.-Six
senators OF the thfrty-eighth general
assembly today introduced resolu-
ticns to defer action on the federal
dry amendment until the thirty-ninth
general assembly meets in 1921, for
NAL action to be taken by the people
at a general election to be held May
81, 1913.
Final action would be taken by the
thirty-ninth assembly based on &C
ton taken by the people at the polls.
The senators were: Frailey, of Lee
county: Thompson, of Des Moines
county; Kimberly, Scott; Broxans,
johnson; Greenell, Clinton; Horscn-
EN-, Dubuque.
New Express Rates
DES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 15.-
John A. Guthrie, state railroad COM
will attend the hearing at
Pierre, s. D., tomorrow on the tenn
porary Injunction restraining the
American Railway Express company
from putting into effect new rates.
Although the temporary order. was
granted, Guthrie says he understands
the increase Is being charged never
the-less, in violation of the state
court orders. The rates affect the en-
tire state of Iowa also.
Support Of Labor.
DES MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 15.-Any
bill prepared by women's clubs for
a minimum wage and limitation OF
hours for women workers will get
the support of labor, according to F.
A. Canneld, presiden. af the Iowa
of Labo-. A conference
on = bill of this sort Is being held
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15

When answering Advertisements
please mention The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-15
Kaiser Found Responsible
As One Of KarhMakerS
Must be Brought to Trial, ICommission Appo
Government of Germany Decid;

]AA Il.
appointed
in
foreign Office principle Kauy said 1T Is
a
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-08-16
NEED A JAIL MATRON
Shawnee County officials Often Have
Work for One.

Altho the county commissioners
have discontinued paying a county Jail
matron and there is no woman Of
ficia1ly holding that position. the need
OF a matron is felt by the sheriff's
office at different times. and an effort
Is being made to have one woman look
after city and county charges.
The city has no full time matron.
Whenever a girl is taken to headduar-
tiers and confined in the Jail, woman
is called n to guard her during her
confinement. The county cannot. I'M
der the law, confine woman to the
county Jail, on any charge, the new law
providing that all women arrested
shall be placed in the detention home
at Lansing.
Often. however. there are women
who suddenly become insane and con-
finement awaiting their hearing before
lunacy commission is absolutely
necessary. Under present conditions.
the sheriff is dependent upon the good
nature of the State hospital or the
chief OF police to provide quarters for
the woman.