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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
OF PRESIDENT
IS NOT AT ALL GOOD

Dennis, both of the navy. it was
learned.
Dr. Grayson emphasized that he
was calling in assistance as pre-
cautionaTy measure ana as a help to
him. His teatment of the president
requires more time than one man is
able 10 give, it was stated.
In treating cases OF this character.
it was pointed out, the condition OF
the patient may vary from Gay TO day
without affecting the general progress
toward recovery.
The presidents physical symptoms
are such as to lead Dr.. Grayson to oe-
lieve he is well on the road 10 recoV-
cry. in spite of the fact that his cen
dition this morning is not so good
as it has been. it was made plain at
the white house.
No plan has been made for tce
president to seek rest in q more Sc
cluded spot, although it has been suS-
gested that he cannot avoid some re-
action from the political battle in the
senate if he remains here. Graysou
stated definitely that Wilson viii not
leave the white house this week aEd
doubted If he will do so later
Complete rest is to be enforced aun
every effort will be made to keep All
matters from coming to the attention
of the president
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
STAGNATION
PREVAILS IN ENGLAND

will join the striking railway en-
'ployes.
In the meantime, industrial stagna-
ton prevails in Great Britain.
AS result of the strike effect on
other industries, $4,000 men are idle
besides the railroad employees. This
number comprises 100000 miners,
l5o, 900 iron and steel workers, $4,000
tin plate workers. 10000 textile work
ers, 10000 dock hands and 10000 Ell
Elneers.
In government circles IT was de-
clared today that the railway mems
return to the conference room, after
IL yd-George's statement that lie
would not negotiate until work was
resumed, was tantamount 20 confcs-
s'on of the strikes failure.
The problem now is to find a shlu-
ti',n which will enable the strike lead
ers 10 save their faces"
The ministry Of TRANSPORT anDounc-
&C nat two thousand tr.tI5 Were or
Grated yesterday and that double that
number will be run today.
A labor deputation left Downing
street at .:30 O'Clock today after a
conference with Lloyd-George, and an
nounced that no decision had been
reached.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Other, Physicians Called INTO
Consultation by DR..
Grayson.

limited Press Leased Wire SeTvice.J J
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2.-President
Wilson's condition this morning was
not at all good, according to a state
ment issued by DR.. Cary T. Grayson,
his physician.
The statement said;
THE president had a fairly good
night. but his condition is not at all
good this morning"
DR.. Grayson has called into consul
tation DR.. F. X. Dercun of Philadel-
phia, a nerve specialist. Later, he
may call DR.. George DeSchweimitz,
an eye specialist, also OF Philadel'
phia-
The president is in highly nerv-
Gus condition, it was stated, although
no alarming symptoms have devel'
oped His friends and physician have
great difficulty in keeping him away
from work.
DR.. Grayson has also been in con-
ference with DR.. E. r Sttt and DR.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Two Men from Oakland WI
Went to Work On Water
Front, Taken to Hos
pital ST
TWENTY ATTACK IN
Mob Of Sympathiers, Armed with
Knives and Revolvers Wound
Marsh and
Moline.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 1.-Two
strike breakers imported here from
Oakland, Iowa, for work on the water
front. were attacked and wounded to-
day by a mob of steyedore strike
sympathizers.
Jack Marsh received a deep cut
across the face. The wound laid his
entire cheek open from nose to ear
Jack Moline. his partner, was rough
ly handled Both men were taken to
a hospital for treatment and left later
with detective for the water front 10
identity the men who attacked them
Marsh said twenty men surrounded
him as he walked from street car
to pier 81. Two men, ne said, threat.
ened him with revolyers, while an
ether slashed him with knife and
still others attacked Moline. Police
rescued the men.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
oval Party in New York This Morning Ready
for Tour of Country Which Came to
Aid of Belgians. n
he GIVEN MOST HEARTY WELCOME
Iuler is Soldier of World War and Has Been
Here Before and Has Taste for News
paper Reporting.

Emitted Press Leased Wire Service
FORT HANCOCK. n. j., Oct. a.
be steamer George Washington
,.h King Albert and the royal party
board, left Sandy Hook and started
the lower bay shortly after s
clock this morning. She was ex
Pcted to pass Quarantine about
80 g. N.
The royal party was 70 land at the
brt Of embarkation, Hoboken, N. j.,
lis noon.
At Hoboken the king and his escort
|ll be greeted by government, state
BID city officials and will then be
ken Immediately TO the Waldorf.
storia in New York, where the en-.
re third and fourth floors have been
eserved for them.
In the kings party are Included:
Countess Chislaine De Caraman.
chinlay, lady in waiting to the
been; Lieut. General Baron Jacques,
plnmander of the third division. Bel.
Ian army; Colonel TilKense, aide de
imp to the king; Major Count Guy
Oultremont, adjutant or the court I;
ak Leo Gerard, secretary to the
fng; Charles Craux, secretary to the
neen; Lieut.. Col Gofrret, officer OF
Fdinance to his majesty, and Lieut..
3ol. Nof, physician to their majes.
tes.
King Albert. on landing. delivered
pc following message to the Ameri
ban people:
AT the moment of setting foot on
american soil, the king OF Belgium,
esres TO express to the people OF
he United States the great pleasure
nth which the queen and he are
foming to their shores at the invita-.
ION OF President Wilson. The king
Prings to this nation OF friends testi.
nony OF the profound sentiments oil
Frautude Of his countrymen for the
powerful aid. moral and material
Fnich America gave to them IN the
course OF the war. The name of the
commission for the Relief of Belgium
Eill live eternally in the memory OF
Belgians.
The king rejoices in the prospect
p visiting the cities whose hearts
onght with the cities OF Belgium
md whose continued sacrifices knew
70 measure. He is happy that he
siil meet the eminent citizens who
minated by the highest thoughts.
paced themselves at the heads OF
examinations for relieving the suf.
erings OF war.
The American people, their splen.
aio army and their courageous navy
sooiy and powerfully served a great
Making Good Speed.
QUARANTINE, NEW YORK, Low.
IN BAY, N. Y, Oct. 2.-The George
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
var or Peace Hangs on Result
OF Three Meetings Held
Today.

~ 10 La Keen, United rress STAFF
correspondent
/. ..oNLsoN, :. Oct. Upon the result
mtee conferences today hangs the
%uon OF industrial war or peace
Great Britain.
nepres esentatives OF the railway men
at Unity House at eleven
W. ~ 10 consult before their meetin !,
,a.;a MI .Lloyd-George at noon when ne
4 nlalons son aiming at settlement are
mniie the -ailway men were in con.
hce, r..e, the Transport Workers fed.
l. auon continued its meeting. await.
S me result of the parley between
n,.saNSeorge ny and the strikers dele.
~ regulations fail. Il Is expected
~ transport workers. Immediately
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Prisoners arc Moved

HELENA, Ark, Oct. 2.-One hum
dred prisoners, arrested at Elaine,
Ark, following race riots in which
two whites and seven negroes were
killed, were brought to the Helena
Jail today for safelceeping. They
were herded into town by the sheriff
posse which was sent to Elaine when
rioting got beyond control OF local
authorities
Deputies feared II prisoners were
left in the Elaine jail, an organized
attempt might be made by their
friends to release them, leading to
were both whites and negroes.
Sherifrs GUARDS continued policirg
the streets OF Elaine today. Latest
reports state the situation remained
quiet during the night and early to-
day.
Omaha SIN ouiet.
OMAHA, Neb- Oct. 2.-Omaha
passed another quiet night despite
the brutal assault Of Mrs. W. G. Wis
ner, a white woman, yesterday after
noon Prompt suppression of the
story of the assault in local evening
newspapers by General Wood kept
the general public from learning OF
the attack. Morning papers today
handled the story very conservative
", eliminating the horrible details.
Mrs. Wisner at first said her as.
sailant was q negro, but later said
she could not positively say whether
he was white or black.
General Wood last night allowed
the carnival grounds to reopen. The
grand ball of the Ak-SarBen will
also be held tomorrow night The
big electrical parade, scheduled for
last night, however, was called off
General Wood, after a tour Of the
black belt this morning, announced
that he believes there will be no fur
ther trouble.
Feeling Is High.
HELENA, Ark, Oct 2.-Soldiers
from Camp Pile at noon had sur
rounded large number Of negroes
hiding in the cane brakes, according
to reports received here from Elaine.
Couriers were sent into the cane
brakes to demand surrender of the
negroes under threat of an attack
from the troops. Machine guns are
reported mounted and the troops
ready to attack the brakes.
Despite the presence Of troops.
feeling is high, due to reports that
the negro rioters were fully armed
and moved with military precision.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
iowa Supreme Court Decisions.
TSDecial TO The Gate City.1

Especial TO The Gate City,
DES MONIES, Oct. 2.-Western
Fruit and Candy company vs.. McF>ar'
land, ct al, Scott county, affirmed.
Scott VS.. Barney Habinck, ct al,
Monona county, affirmed
Polk county VS.. Owen, ct al, Polk
county, reversed.
Noble. ct al, VS.. city Of Des Moines,
ct al. Polk county, affirmed
Cobb. administratTiX, VS.. Addie B.
Mall, Benton county, reversed.
Iowa Loan and Trust Co. VS.. board
of supervisors, Polk county, affirmed.
Palmer, appellant, vs.. Northwestern
National Insurance Co., ct al, Lucas
county, affirmed.
McLain and Norvet VS. Torkelson,
ct al, Winnebago county, affirmed.
State OF Iowa VS.. Ardermna, Story
county, affirmed.
Jahr VS.. Ste Nn, ct al Scott county,
reversed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Seven Negroes and Two Whites Killed In
Arkansas Town After Man Had Been
Shot From Ambush.
FIVE HUNDRED SOLDIERS ON GUARD
After First Outbreak Rioting is Resumed Early
Today and Several More Men are Killed
on Streets of Elaine.

United Press Leased Wire Service ]
HELENA, Ark, Oct. Five hun
dred soldiers arrived at Elaine, Ark,
near here early today to aid local
authorities in Quelling race riots.
Reports from that place stated that
two white men and seven negroes
had been killed in the riottng and
several others injued-
Women and children were brought
to this city from the riot zone today.
Race trouble started when W. d.
Adkins, special railroad agent, was
shot and killed from ambush while
accompanying Deputy Sheriff Pratt
to arrest negro on minor charge
Special deputies were sworn In by
Sheriff Kitchens and sent 70 Etain&
Two Of these, Clinton Lee and ]. A
TapraE. we're killed
Lee is reported to have been killed
accidentally and Tappan was shot
and killed during fighting.
Reports stated authorities In
Elaine arrested one hundred negroes
and one white man The jail has
been placed under heavy guard to
prevent an attempt to liberate the
prisoners.
Rictins Resumed.
HELENA, Ark, Oct. Race riot
ing was resumed early today IN
Elaine, near here, resulting in the
death of three to six men, according
TO telephone reports.
Three white men and five negroes
were killed yesterday and several In
ured. The trouble started when a
white officer was shot and killed from
ambush yesterday.
Recurrence of the rioting preceded
the arrival in Elaine of five hundred
veteran soldiers of the Third division.
who were sent there from Camp Pike,
armed with machine guns. Order was
restored as soon as the troops took
charge.
In addition to the soldiers, surround
ing towns sent armed citizen to
Elaine Helena contributed 500; Clar-
endon $50; McGee Is and Lula, Miss,
80. Three hundred reserves were held
at the Helena court house. Others
patrolled the streets of Helena, fearing
race hatred might communicate TO this
city
Shortly after the shooting Of the
white officer from negro church yes
terday the report was sent out that
$50 whites in the vicinity of Elaine
were surrounded by 1,500 negroes,
Hundreds of white men immediately
began moving toward the scene of the
disturbance from the surrounding
country. Their arrival resulted in a
general clash with the negroes
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Steamers Collide.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, Oct 2.-The destroyer
Barney, from which the Belgian am
bassador boarded the George Wash
ington in the lower bay today, coIlid-
ed with the steamer in ranging along
side. The destroyer's wireless be-
came entangled in one Of the steam
er's life boats and she was unable to
extricate herself for fifteen minutes.
No one was injured
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
FIRST BALLOON
TO REPORT
Mckibben and Mcclure Pass Over
Grand Rapids Early This
Morning Form St Louis
Start

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. 2.-Capt.
John S. McKibben with Ensign John
Mcclure racing in the national bal
loon championship passed Grand
Rapids, Mich, at o'clock this morn
ing, according to reports received
here today The message was first
from the ten balloonists who started
at o'clock last night.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
MORE THAN
$4,000 STRIKE
Ship Yard and Metal Trades Men
Clerks, Tailors and Steel
Workers Out in Bay
District.
limited Press Leased Wire Service.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
SAN FRANCISCO, oct. 2.-More
than $1,000 men are on strike today
in the San Francisco bay district.
The number includes $4,000 ship
yard and metal trades men; 1,I2o
empolyes of the Key Route, inciud-
ing the ferry men and Oakland street
car men; 1000 longshoremen; $50
ship clerks; 1000 tailors; 500 boat
men, and IT'S steel workers.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
johnson Still Speaking.
Governor Approves.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Oct. p
Governor Robertson today approved
Ardmore's reception of Senator Reed
last night when he was hooted out o.
speaking.
Il have received no request for au
investigation of the alleged disturb
ance at Ardmore," he stated
1T is unfortunate, of course, thai
any man, especially one who holds the
exalted position of United States sen
ator, should be denied the right o.
free speech, yet free speech shouic
not degenerate into license or author
ize any one to villify and gratuitously
insult the president of the United
States
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Escorted by Six Destroyers.

ABOARD C.. S. S. GEORGE WASH
INGTON, Oct. Escorted by two
seaplanes and six destroyers, the
steamer George Washington, with the
Belgian royal party aboard, started
up the lower bay for Hobcken short.
ly after 9 o'clock this morning. The
ship was scheduled TO stop at Am
brose Light and take the Belgian
ambassador aboard. The weather
was foggy and the ship proceeded
slowly
The ship was anchored off Sandy
Hook through the night. the six de-
stroyers doing sentry duty about
her.
Democratic Welcome.
IBy Don Chamberlain, United Press
staff Correspondent
NEW YORK. Oct. 2.-The worlds
greatest democracy today welcomed
royalty's greatest democlat-Albert,
of the Belgians.
For the first time in history king
trod American soil when Albert step
ped ashore from the steamer George
Washington in Hoboken, y. j., ut
noon. And the nation that wrote the
Argonne" and the "Meuse" on the
scrolls of time gave the man of
"Leige" and Antwerp" greeting mt
for king.
American officialdom had sough; To
give the ceremony a certain decorum,
but the tens of thousands afloat and
ashore, who witnessed the coming Oh
the king, his consort and their heir,
despite a heavy rainfall, would have
none OF It They were determined 10
show their admiration for the soldier
monarch In their own way and they
did. The roar of welcome that went
up from their throats and from the
whistles and sirens in the bay and
river, carried no spirit Of hail 10 the
king" but instead, a typically AWeH'
can, man-toman "howdy Albert
State department orders prevented
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
REPORT TWO
BODIES FOUND
No Verification That Missing Avia
tors Met Death Three Hundred
Miles South of San
Diego.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
SAN DIEGO, Calf, oct. 2.-Verif
cation of the report that the bodies
OF two American aviaIors had beer
found off the shores of Los Angeles
bay 800 miles south of here, was not
obtainable at the North Island head
quarters today.
No official report had been received
at an early hour, but an investigation
was under way.
According to reports the bodies are
believed to be those or Lieutenants
z. F. Waterhouse and T. Z. Connolly
who disappeared several weeks age
while on patrol duty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Reed of Missouri Not Allowed
to Make Speech in Oppo-
sition to League Of
Nations.
NEVER SAID A WORD
Crowd Began HootIng Before He Be.
gan, Turned or Lights and
FIocked Onto Plat
form.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
ARDMORE, Okla, Oct. Six
thousand men and women Kissed and
hooted Senator James A. Reed, Mis-
souri,, off the stage of Convention
hall here last night wnen he at
tempted to make a speech in opposi-
tion to the league Of nations. Reed
was unable to even start his speech.
The crowd started its demonstration
while the mayor was making the in
{ troductory address,
Lights were turned out and the
crowd, yelling and shouting, Cooked
on tho stage.
/ The senator attempted to quiet fte
audience, but failed. He then made
his exit and returned to his hotel.
He announced he would not again
attempt to speak here
VIII Punish Rowdles.
ARDMORE, Okla, Oct. 2.-4over-
nor Robertson will be appealed to IL
city authorities refuse to punish
rowdies who last night hooted and
egged the platform on which Sena-
tor Reed, Missouri was to speak
against the league Of nations.
While Mayor Freeman was intro
ducing Senator Reed, light wires out
side the hall were cut with an AK and
the building thrown in darkness for
fifteen minutes.
When the lights were restored,
eggs were thrown from the gallery,
splashing Senator Reed and others
on the platform. Finally shot was
fired in the rear of the auditorium
and the crowd stampeded, fearing an
attempt was being made on the sena-
tors life.
johnson Still Speaking.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2.-Senator
Hiram johnson continued his cam
raign against the treaty here today
with luncheon address TO women
voters at the Fairmont hotel.
The Californian's return home was
the signal for great demonstration.
The 10000 in the Coliseum last night
cheered for fifteen minutes when
Johnson was introduced as The next
president"
The crowd that heard Johnson was
smaller than the one that heard Presi
dent Wilson The hall was smaller.
The two ovations were alike TO the
minute. The crowd outside the hall
was small.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02

Washington was sighted off Quaran
tine at II O'Clock this morning. She
was making good speed and was ex
pected to pass the Quarantine station
within half an hour
A flotiIla of destroyers was pre-
ceding and following the steamer
while an escadrille of sea planes cir
cled overhead Announcement was
made that the Belgian ambassador
would not board the steamer at Quar-
antine, as had been planned. The
fleet OF public and private craft which
usually goes down the bay to meet
prominent personages was to greet
the George Washington near the
Statue Of Liberty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
Bodies Buried.

NOGALES, Ariz., Oct. 2. = The
bodies of Lieutenants Connolly and
Waterhouse, lost army aviators, miss
ing for weeks following a flight over
the Mexican border, were found
buried near Bario De Los Angeles,
Lower California, on September 21,
by Joseph Allen Richards, an Ameri-
can, who reported the details TO war
and state department representatives
here today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02

The Telegraph Service of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
ton Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02
THE WEATHER

Partly Cloudy. Cooler. Local
temp. z p. M, 81; z a. m, 70.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-10-02

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