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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
SETTLE STRIKE
OF DOUGH BOYS
Bakers Of Chicago Expected to be
Back at Work Tomorrow or
Next Day After Secret
Session.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
CHICAGO, April 3O.--Settlement
of the bakers strilse here will be
made by tonight or tomorrow, was
the belief expressed today, following
a threat of federal Intervention, de-
livered by Fred l.. Feick, mediator
of the labor department.
Feick gave his ultimatum after en-
ployes, employers and wagon driv-
ers were closeted with him in secret
session for several hours late yester-
day, without arriving at an under
standing. Baking plant owners hold
they can not abolish the night work
demanded by the strikers.
The first apparent break in the
ranks of the strikers was indicated
by the demand of the wagon drivers
to settle matters and get back to
work on the plea that 1--WE are losing
money and customers"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
hamber of Deputies Votes Confidence in Pre-
mier Orlando's Ministry by 1928 to 40
After Hearing His Address.
bC|AusTs VOTE ON OTHER SIDE
Ipanese Delegates at Peace Conference Dis
cuss Territorial Claims in China With
President Wilson Today.

The premier insisted that Italy q
rights to Fiume are set forth clearly
and that they should be respected.
irrespective of the fact that they are
not included In the pact OF London.
He denied charges of Imperialism
made against Italy.
THE Italian government again
declares it is animated by a spirit
OF conciiiation compatible with the
imperious necessities of national con-
science and dignity" said Orlando.
with equal sincerity, at this diff
ficult moment, ! say l cannot deter
mine in what form and by what
means this end will be maintained.
1T was shown in Paris there ex-
lists not only disagreement regard
ing our viewpoint. but also a dis
agreement between the allies sand
President Wilson"
Referring to the conversations
with the "big three on April "a re-
.garding Italian territorial questions,
Orlando said:
. President Wilson's viewpoint, as
well as my reply, are known. Great
Britain and France always acknowl-
edge perfect loyalty to the pledge Of
honor given In the treaty of alliance
uniting our three countries.
Regarding Italian claims they could
not agree with the italian viewpoint,
They said they could assent to max.
ing Fiume a free and sovereign city
only on condition this would be re-
garded as a compromise and not as
supplement to the clauses OF the
treaty.
.1taly believes her claims are based
on reasons of right and justice so lofty
and solemn they ought to be accepted
il; their entirety, even apart from any
internal treaty or pledge.
ut is futile to repeat to parliament
the reasons craven on the very heart
of the italian, but I point out that II
I,aly's aspirations are entirely ac-
cepted. Italy will have population
with a far lower proportion of alien
Inhabitants than any other state con-
stituted or reconstructed as result or
the great war
nOn April IA. was given memor-
andum representing the ideas of the
American people," said the premier
"I was authorized and requested TO
communicate the memorandum to the
italian parliament. / distributed 1t
among the senators and deputies, ap-
rending my communication in-as-much
as the memorandum denied Italy any
right over Dalmatia and the islands
according only complete liberty for
Egume and even going so far as TO
break up the unity of Istria. | did
NOT hesitate to inform President Will
son that it was absolutely Impossible
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Camilla cianfarra, United Press

Camilla Cianfarra, United Press
Staff Correspondent
ROME, April -(Night) Italy
cially approved tonight the with
wal Of its delegates from the
bee conference.
addressing parliament, Orlando
arged that not only does a dis
Eeement exist regarding Italy's
wpoint, but that the allies are In
agreement with President Wilson.
After Foreign Premier Orlando's
eech, outlining the stand hea had
Ken in Paris, the chamber Of depu-
IS voted confidence in his minis
1928 to 40, only the socialists dis
hting.
There was some speculation as to
governments next move. Some
SERVERS held, however, that the
tiatises has noY Fasred to . the
les ans that their attitude must
nsider 1taly's formal endorsement
its leaders.
had taken care to declare on
yeral occasions with all firmness
anpatible with courtesy that the
cgram of Italian territorial claims
based on certain essential prin-
ples which constituted for our gov
nment an absolute condition" Or
ndo declared in his speech before
1rliament.
There you have a summary of
story Of activities of the Italian
ace delegation from the middle of
Arch to the day when 1t was de-
bed to summon the German delega-
bn.'
A statement handed to Orlando by
fesident Wilson on April IA was
Pblished here today. 1t reiterates
e Presidents desire for the utmost
eice Of Italy" but declares he did
feel at liberty to suggest "a
Pace for Germany and another for
Pstria." Wilson declared the -four
ZEN points must be applied to all,
lpecially since all had agreed to
lem. The statement revealed that
|llson proposed the island of Lissa
ceded to Italy and that she retain
p port of Avlona. It pointed out
|at the historic wrongs done Italy
p been redressed by the boun-
lries provided for her, but main
med that Fiume must be interna.
onalized SO as to give her neigh
'rs chance to develop.
orlando declared italy based her
aims solely upon the right of self
etermination, the people of Fiume
eylng proclaimed their town united
ltn Italy. He reiterated that Italy
lsnes to remain faithful to the al
ance, but said that $50 long as dis
,nsions continue, peace is impos-
ble."
Peace must be general or 1t will
y be peace" he said.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
IOWA CROPS
WILL BE LATE
Spring Flowing Not Half Completed
on Account Of Excessive Mois-
ture Of Past Few
Days.

rtTnited Press Leased Wire Service.l ]
DES MONIES, Ia, April 30.
Planting of crops on Iowa farms VIII
be later this year than usual, accord
ing to a bulletin issued by Charles
ID. Reed, crop and weather expert
here. :,
Spring plowing is not more than
half completed, and corn planting
promises to be late in the month OF
May, according to the bulletin.
Early seeded oats, according to the
report. are about two inches high,
but are yet low in many localities,
due to excessive moisture.
Considerable oat seeding remains
to be done.
= Unfavorable weather will probably
turn some of the intended acreage
of spring wheat and oats to corn and
barley, Reed says,
Fruit damage by frost during the
past few nights is practically negli-
gible. Only small portion was de-
stroyed and is Of minor Importance
except in Scott county, where the
damage Is said to be serious.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Hundred Sixty Eighth Regi-
ment Not to Leave Camp
Upton Before Satur-
day.
FOR RoUsING WELCOME
Plans Being Made IN Several Cities
to Greet Heroes When They
Reach Their Native
State.

limited Press Leased Wire Service ]
Des MONIES; April 30.-While moth
ing definite could be learned, it was
practically certain today that the 16sth
infantry regiment would not leave
Camp Upton, New York. before Sat
urday.
This would bring the regiments
3, rival in Iowa to about next Tues
day
Meanwhile plans are being made for
receptions for Iowa's fighting regi-
n,ent. Towns in which the regiment
will stop are arranging small parades
and reviews.
The big parade and review will be
staged in Des Moines the day follow
ing the 16Sth's arrival here.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l
CHICAGO April 30.-Grain and
other commodities marketed here
were lower today, following the SEN
sational break OF yesterday In the
grain market. On the Chicago board
of trade corn futures opened from
close of Tuesday. The drop yester-
day was from ten to eleven cents.
The break in grains, taken by food
experts to mean general loosening
all along the line, was charged TO an
announcement from the food admin
istration that the government will
resell some Of It's flour holdings to
prevent further advances in flour
prices.
julius Barnes, president of the
grain corporation, later issued 4
in flour prices had been untustified
In flour prices had been pun1ustif1ed
and that export purchases would be
discontinued for so long q period as
necessary Barnes refused to dis
cuss the situation tn corn and other
products.
Grain men expected their market
to rally after some further losses to-
day. Leaders on the board Of trade
said, however, they believe the peak
was reached in the 63-cent gain corn
had made since Panuary IL They
predicted general lowering OF food
prices as . result OF the grain break.
May corn opened today at S1.54&.
The hog market here was affected
Immediately. Following the Barnes
announcement. prices dropped five to
ton cents. They opened ten cents
lower today. and the tendency was
said to be lower. Hog products. Of
course, followed the grains.
There was some reduction in wheat
flour prices, but that was believed
more a partial cause Of the break in
corn than an effect. Flour prices
were expected to stand up for a time,
as the trade Is reputed to have little
flour to offer.
VIII Not Repeat
CHICAGO, April 30.-Grain prices
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Pass Through BattIefieIds.

Pass Through Battlefieids.
VERSAILLES, April 30.-The Ger
mans who will make peace have seen
how Germany makes war.
Leaders of the enemy peace dele
cation arriving here last night ira
versed portion OF the region which
their armies turned into wilder
ness of Gesolation.
Their special trains carried them
through Namur, st. Quentin, Com
piegne and other cities made famous
by association with historic fea.s Of
arms. They were whirled ac.oss 4
countryside gashed by trenches, pit
ted by shell fire and with only
broken stu1nps Of trees and heaps of
rubble to show where noble forests
and peaceful towns once stood.
One of the Germans, who had lost
a son in the war, wept as they
flashed past huddle of graves
topped by Boche helmets. The others
pulled down the blinds or gazed at
the battlefields in thoughtful con-
temptation.
Occasional groups Of German pris-
oners, repairing the highways their
cannon had destroyed. were passed.
The prisoners waved their hands and
caps. The delegates responded by
tossing them cigars, cigarettes and
flowers.
When the Germans had reached
this city they had seen with their
own eyes why Germany must pay,
and pay to the uttermost.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Packing House Rumors.
Lunited Press I.eased Wire Ser,

lUnlted PreSS Leased wire SerVlce.J
CHICAGO, April 30.-Pacidng house
employees were stirred by rumors here
today that big packers may not carry
cut agreement to keep in effect Judge
Samuel Alshuler's increased wage
schedule award for one year after the
war.
Word was being awaited on the re-
suits of the secret meeting held here
late yesterday between packers and
packing employees representatives,. Lab.
or officials were quoted as saying the
packers have Iiot lived up to their vol.
untary agreemen., to carry out the
award.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Sensational Break in Grain Market, Followed
by Further Drop Today at Opening of
Chicago Market.
DEALERS LOOK FOR TIGHTENING Up
Food Experts See General Reduction and
Charge Present Reduction is Due to
Announcement by Government.

will not repeat their sharp slide OF
the past few days, expert grain men
said here today, following stiffen-
ing Of the market.
Corn averaged rise OF four cents
today over the close Of yesterday.i
Grain men attributed It to increased
cash demand over the east and Her.
bert Hoover's statement that the
last shipload of food to Europe will
go In July.
Traders believe there will be no
food administration in existence after
July to keep curb on the market,
and they anticipate stronger mar
ket
Stock Market Reaction.
NEW YORK, April SO.-The
heaviest reaction the New York
stock market has experienced In ten
days Of unusual activity came dur
ing the second hour Of trading today
when declines ran to an average Of
three points. The break started with
Steel common and spread through
the industrials. Support was thin.
Steel common broke through 9S,
for loss of more than three points.
Mexican Petroleum lost four Royal
Dutch dropped three. General Motors
yielded nearly FIVE points from the
high.
Later the market steadied. While
the decline was on there were few
bright spots, such as Manhattan
Shirt, which touched new high at
Ill. Rails were inactive.
Release Of Wheat
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. April 30
julius Barnes, head Of the u s.
grain corporation, today ordered re-
lease OF 100000 bushels of wheat for
export trade. The action follows his
threat in st. Louis Tuesday to end
profiteering and speculative grain
boarding.
The wheat is owned by the govern
ment and stored here in warehouses.
1t is only small portion Of the gov
ernment owned wheat held here and
which Barnes believes will be suffi-
cient to smash prices and end
profiteering
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
VICTORY DRIVE HALF OVER
WITH ONE FOURTH RAISED

day marks the end of one-half of
the campaign.
Chicago Far Behind.
CHICAGO, April 30.-An average
of $11,90 900 in Victory loan SUP
scriptions daily for the balance of
the campaign must be obtained if
Chicago is to reach its quota of
$1S9, ,225 ,000 in the allotted time, loan
officials announced today. So far
bonds totaling s57,4S8,9O0 have been
purchased. Loan workers complain
that the public seems to be more
interested in Witnessing the great
variety of publicity stunts daily pro-
yided, than in buying bonds.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
SEEK RING OF
TERRORISTS
Gang in New York City Sending Out
Internal Machines Through
Mails to Prominent
People.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
NEW YORK, April 30.-Postal in
spectors here today began a search
for a terrorist ring which, it is be-
lieved, is plotting against the lives
of men prominent in public life.
Within the last forty-eight hours,
Internal machines addressed to Sena-
tor Hardwick, of Georgia, and Mayor
Hanson, Of Seattle, were received
through the mails. Both were wrap
ped in paper bearing the name Of
Gimbel Brothers department store,
New York.
At Gimbel Brothers it was pointed
out that hundreds of such wrappings
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
some Short and Snappy Items
Which Make News Wire
Sparkle.

pnlted Press Leased Wire Service.1
orhlNGFIHLD, H., April SO.-s
I.ooales to left, terriers to the right
Y, Them, city council members de-
|sara streets here are nearly impas-
|.aole and want a special corps OF
|oog catchers.
Cotton This Year.
!, NEW ATHENS. ILL.,, April 80
VOW comes the Jersey skeeter in the
|soie s OF Lothario. Damsels here found
.'m overfond of silk hose last sum.
~ Mer and declared for the cotton kind
this year.
Only Dime.
81. LOUIS, April 3o.--Edgar Halk
soesns think he'll ever be a high
~aymaI. His first victim had only
sue dime, Halk gaye It back, Tho
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30

were used daily on their merchandise
and that they were accessible to any
one. No investigation Will be made
by the store, 1t is stated.
Postal authorities admittedly have
hardly a clue, but they believe the
men who mailed the bombs have
Headquarters in New York. The
Gimbel wrappers might have been
obtained to throw the pursuit off the
trail, it is pointed out.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
TABLOIDS
FROM FAR AND NEAR
victim gave the police Halk's de-
scription. The arrest followed

victim gave the police Halk's de-
scription. The arrest followed
Dollar Mile.
DALLAS, Tex. April 30.-Thirty
miles an hour; $50 fine" Judge ROD
ertson declared announcing Dallas
sneeders will be fined a dollar a
mile in the future.
She Didn't Think.
CLEVELAND o. April 5o.-Mrs. :.
Minnie Heitch said she Just didn [
th,nke' when she married Ralph Cot
treI1 TO see whether divorce had
been granted from William Heitcn,
She was arraigned on a bigamy
charge.
Arrested 160 Times.
HOBOKEN,l : N. j., April SO.-Jonn
Kelly TO- told the Judge that MIS-
wife had him arrested 16O times.
that's enough, dismissing his wire 8
battery charge.
Microbes Cause IL.
NEW YORK, April 3O.--br. Lewis
"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Winter Wheat Condition.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
LINCOLN, Neb., April S0.-Reports
of rather serious condition of win
ter wheat in some parts Of Nebraska
are being received at the agronomy
department of the Nebraska college
of agriculture, due to week of
cloudy, damp weather Rapid growth
of the grain has caused falling to
the ground and mating. In such
cases the department advises now
ing to insure a new growth.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
New sattIeahip Launched.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service ]
NEW YORK, April 30,-The battle
ship Tennessee, sister ship of the
huge New Mexico, Mississippi and
Idaho, was successfully launched at
the Brooklyn navy yard at 9:45 a.
m. today.
Miss Helen Roberts, sixteen year
old daughter of Governor Roberts,
of Tennessee, shattered bottle Of
champagne against the side OF the
vessel as she slid down the ways.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Thousands are Homeless.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.1
TOKYO, April 26. -Delayed)-
Nineteen thousand Japanese are
homeless as result of the fire
sweeping Yokohama yesterday. More
than 1000 houses were totally de-
stroyed and thousands of others
were badly damaged. There were
sixty casualties. The relief fund is
growing rapidly. =
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Sales Of Over One Billion Dol
lars of Last Great Loan
Officially Reported.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
WASHINGTON, April 30.-Sales
of Victory notes today were officially
reported as "over $1,000, ,000,0 600"
This total is less than one-quarter OF
the minimum for, the country and TO-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
President Of Prussian Assem-
bly, and Others Reach Yer
sailles Ready to Receive
Peace Terms.
THROUGH PATH OF WAR
Special Trains Passed Through Terri
tory Laid Waste by Huns in
Advance Toward
Paris.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.]
VERSAILLES, April 3O.-The main
German peace delegation, led by For
eign Minister Brockdorff-Rantzau, ar
rived here shortly before midnight.
1t consisted of eighty men, including
President Leniert of the Prussian
assembly, Prof Schueching, Minister
Landsberg and Minister Giessberg.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Already Stopped.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 30.-The
federal order stopping brewing of
beer at midnight tonight will not
affect st. Louis breweries. Brewing
was stopped by the Anheuser-Busch
plants and other smaller ones here
last December. Stocks here. 1t was
said, will last until July 1, when
selling is prohibited.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30
Start Fire with Coal Oil;
Ten Are Burned TO Death
ffer Explosion of Stove
hipped Up
Only One Person in House Alive
Which Was Beings


Of
Police said
Charles Rdenhour and her children w. Ballard died the
the evidenng
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30

Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
t;on- Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-30

THE WEATHER
Probably Showers. Cooler.
Local temp. p. M, 81; Z a. M,
81.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-28

The Spring Rains Bring Grippe
This Of weather brings grippe lifts just
common cold people say there's no danger in that
But many fatal sickness begins with cold - with vital
ity weakened the system is ready for the Influenza
germs Begin early to ward off the attack Purge the
system Of the toxins (poisons by taking castor oil, or
vegetable laxative made Of Mayappe leaves Of aloe and
alap rolled into sugarcoated pills and to be had at al
drug stores a. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. 3
II the cold starts with cough and it persists then
some local treatment for this condition should be taken.
well known Alternative extract which has been on the market
for great many years. and which has been highly recon-
ended by thousands Of users Dr. Perces Golden Med
cal Discovery This tonic compound is composed Of An
extract Of roots and herbs without alcohol and has
soothing effect upon tho mucous membrane, allays the
irritation and at the same time works in the proper and
reasonable way at the seat Of tho touble-the ssghsted
or poisoned blsod4
(Adyatissmenp
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-28
DAMAGES ASKED
FOR LOST WHEAT
Daiyman Sues for Grain
Said TO Have Been Burned,

Asking for danasss Of $i,lN for
tie loss Of wheat alleged 10 have
been set on fire and burned, II. G.
Little. dairyman south Of town,
filed suit in the district court this
morning against Mrs Maud Osborn
and Ezra +. Osborn. Little asserts
that Mrs. Osborn sc, fire 10 the whest
last summer and day or two after
the fire she was ordered committed
TO the state hospital for the insane
a, Norman by the county examining
board.
One suit for damages filed by Lit
tie in the district court following the
lire sduah to hold the husband Of
the wosnA,i responsible. The case
was recently dismissed and Mrs. Lit
tle is made a party to the suit Hkd
this morning. The woman was
paroled by the officials OF the state
hospital for insane to her husband
,eyeral months ago.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-28

Grsham and Judge C.. B. Amss were
also TO speak al the meeting, Ac-
cordirg to Mrs Hugh N Johnson.
state chairman. %
The meeting will adjourn for an
hour for lunch at noon today and
will continue vniil 6 o'clock tonight.
Mrs. George Fuller, Of Kansas City.
chairman Of the Tenth federal distric,
was to speak At the afternoon meet
,oU
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-28

square" says Lsdd Piumley In April
Boys Life. in,,ruc,ins on Camp
Comfort at Night" 'From these
squares Of cotton cloth you can IN
few minutes make tw6 comfortable
pillows. Pile on the sheets plenty OF
ferns, small browse and leaves. but
no ,wigs that will make uncomfortable
projections. Tie the four corners Of
the cloth together. two by two. and
wad within more leaves. ferns and
browse. until you have . pair OF lat
pillows. Push one Of tf,ese well down
into the browse 1t the head Of the
bed. and with the knots underneath.
The other Is placed on TOP Of the first"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-28
W0MEN'S LOAN
OFFICERS MEET
Value Of Publicity Explained
by Edith Johnson,

The state convention Of district and
county chsirmen Of Tho women's com
mittee Of the victory loan campaign
opened this morning at 10 o'clock in
the Skirvin hotel.
DR.. Leila E. Andrews former state
chairman. was one Of the principal
speakers. DR.. Andrews outlined the
general work OF the women in the
Liberty loan campaigns.
Miss Edith Johnson spoke on pub
lici,y, bringing out ths necessity of
adequate co-operatin between news
papers and commitees u the move
msnt 70 to attais success. Mrs. Nate
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-03-28
Lets Take Tows.

COPENHAGEN. Thursday. March
0-It i' officially announced thst the
Le,tish forces have taken the town Of
Shlot,k. thirty miles southwest Of
Riga. from the bolsheyiki.