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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
HEARD
THIS AFTERNOON
Case of the City Of keokuk Against
Walter kirchner is Tried Today
in Justice Hawkes.
Court.

Joy riders like the rest Of the
human race, have their day. even in
Justice of the peace courts. This
afternoon at O'Clock the case of the
city of Keckuk against Walter kirch-
ner was heard in Justice Hawkes.
court.
Two informations have been filed
against the defendant, one for driv-
ing in an alleged reckless and care
less manner in Rand park on August
%, and the second one for driving
on the streets of Keol1uk and in Rand
park on that date. at rate of speed
exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
The defendant appeared in court
this afternoon to answer the charges
filed against him in these two infor-
nations.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

pressure ON some steels. Republic
sold down to 500, off n and Bethle-
hem B lost nearly a point. Rails
continued firm. Copper stocks have
again turned dull.
The market closed lower.
Closing prices were: U. s. Steel
$50. off Is; Pan-American Petroleum
9OA. up l; Baldwin LOT, unchanged;
Royal Dutch 871a, off p; Mexican
Petroleum 1898. up IL; Republic
Steel 1914, off "a; General Motors
2OA, off %; Bethlehem 74sa. off -:
Southern Pacific 94h, up Is; Hide and
Leather preferred 691a. off IS; Ameri-
can Shelters 59&, off Il; United
States Rubber S5A. up Il Atlantic
Gulf 40, up 4; Crucible 122%, I'M
changed; Studebaker 613s, off g:
Reading 91h, off Y; Union Pacific
12O, off Is; New York Central "a, uu
3s; Middle States 14A, up 4.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

ested in the announcement that Mr..
Well has disposed of all of his bust
ness interests in Keokuk and will
leave next week with his family for
Baltimore, Md, where he will assume
charge of one of the largest business
interests in that city. Mr.. We'll for
many years has been prominently
affiliated with various civic move
ments in Lee county and is well
known to hundreds Of people in Fort
Madison.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
CITY NEWS
GRAPES Tor sale. Call SAP.

Grapes Tor sale. Call SAP.
The Rev. R W. Lilley. pastor oi
the Christian church at Charleston,
West Virginia, has been called for
another year as pastor of this church
and has been given an increase in
salary of $500. The Rev. Mr.. Lilley
will also superintend the campaign
for the building of a fine new church
at Charleston this year.
The Fort Madison Democrat
says: Many friends in this city of
Jos. We'll, prominent Keokuk cloth
ing dealer and banker, will be inter-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

80 many cases Of rheumatism
eome from a tiny disease germ that
iHests the blood. that physicians
are beginning to realize that this
source of the disease is becoming
euiIe prevalent Of course q dis
s ease that has it's source in the
D.ood cannot be reached by local
ietmnedles applied to the surface.
Az Gne remedy that has given SPLEEN
pI u results in the treatment of
rheumatism is S.S,S., the fine old
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
Married in Fort Madison.

The marriage of Miss Mabel Cros-
kerry to Mr.. Sydney Ashenbrenner,
which occurred Saturday at Fort Madi-
son, is of interest to number of
Keokuk people who are friends of the
bride and groom. The ceremony was
performed at the home of the brides
grandmother, Mrs. e. F. Smith,
2637h Santa Fe avenue at 1890
O'Clock, with the Rev. HI. B. McElree
of this city officiating. The ring
ceremony was used.
The attendants to the bridal couple
were Miss Mildred Fuqua, cousin
of the bride, who acted as bridesmaid.
Mr.. Frank Croskery as groomsman,
and little Eleanor Ewers of Keokuk as
the ringbearer.
Following the ceremony, wedding
breakfast was served, after which Mr..
and Mrs Ashenbrenner departed. for
st. Louis where they will make their
future home, and where the groom
conducts photographers studio.
The bride wore brown chiffon vel
vet gown and carried a bouquet OF
brides roses and her bridesmaid wore
a frock of dark blue charmeuse and
wore a corsage bouquet of tea roses.
The Keokuk guests to the wedding
were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry e. Furtney
and Mr.. and Mrs c. w. Ewers. Mrs.
Furtney is the groom's mother and
Mrs. Ewers is an aunt of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashenbrenner are both
formerly of this city and they have
number of friends here who will be
interested in their marriage Saturday
which is the elimination of fresh
man high school romance
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
Policy Committee in Session.

HAZLETON, Pa, Sept. 13.-The
policy committee of the United Mine
Workers went into session this after.
noon to determine what action shall
be taken regarding the anthracite
miners who are on strike. f.,
At informal conferences prior to
the meeting it was reported deci-
sion was reached to order the strik-
ers back to work, possibly Wednes-
day.
Phil Murray, vice president Of the
United Mine Workers, said the an
thracite officials would be free to act
as they thought best
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
Look Out for Rheumatism
AS Winter Approaches

blood remedy that has been sold by
druggists for more than fifty years.
S.S-S. acts by driving out Of the
blood the disease germ that causes
rheumatism, thus atfording real
relief.
Begin taking S.S.S. today and if;
you will write a complete history
of your case, our medical director
viii give you expert advice, with
out charge. Address Chief Medical,
Adviser, ISL Swift Laboratory. At-t
lanta, Ga. .
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
Boy Fastened to Wall.

NEW YORK, Sept: 13.-Joseph
Pflock, ten-year-old boy, who was
bound to a wall for four days and
three nights, was held as material
witness against his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gunther Pflock, today The
children's society accuses the parents
of mistreating the boy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
CARD OF THANKS.

| wish to thank my friends for their
kindness and sympathy shown me in
my late bereavement, and the beau.
tiful floral offerings.
HARRY F. CRABBE
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
VISIT THE NEW MILLINERY
DEPARTMENT

to the rear by elevator. Not many
sailors as too many sold (enough
said), but on the contrary the newer
October pattern hats SIS to S25.
Those same high grade hats for less.
LOWITZ DEPT. STORE.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
Class Picnic, Thursday.

DR.. H. H. Stafford's Sunday school
class will have picnic Thursday
evening in Rand park and all of the
members are urged to attend the af-
fair Supper will be served at s
o'clock.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

RE(Sssf3S|
Meeting is chanaed.

The Chapel Fund society members
should not fail to take note of the
change in meeting from the place an
nounced Saturday. The meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. w. j. Full
ton, 712 High street. The committee
assisting in entertaining will be Mrs.
L. K. Covington, Mrs. James Young.
Mrs. ]. o. Boyd, and Mrs. VerSteeg.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
second Ward League.

Second Ward League.
The second ward League of Women
Voters will meet tomorrow evening
a. 7:30 o'clock at Rock Hall. All OF
ia women OF the ward are invited to
be present, and any of the women IN
the city will be welcome.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

Smith, End base; Dockendorf, 3rd
base; O'Laughlin, short stop; Moffit,
left field; McCaffery, center field;
Bear, right field.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

new two story frame in perfect con-
dition, eight rooms and bath; also fin
ished room on third floor. This house
is located on lot 50x14O and has
splendid garage $500. John Tum-
city.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
OUR ANNUAL WHITE SALE

I" OUR ANNUNC WITT z SVIE =
Special discount Betty Maid, Mar
celles and Vanity Fair silk, muslin
and Jersey silk underwear. Buy now
and get discounts. Lcwitz. Also
showing new October and
November model coats, suits and
dresses. Save $40 to SIS now. No
need of buying last year risky left
overs. 200 new waists received, IS
to $500. All so different and new.
NOWTTZ.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Sewing machines of all
makes; also a few good talking
machines to be closed out at bargain
prices as I am making a change in
business. J. C. Wallis at Singer shop,
504 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
Edith caveH Circle, Tomorrow.

The Edith Cavell Circle of the
Kings Daughters will meet tomorrow
(Tuesday) afternoon with Miss Helen
Palmer Gray at her home, 317 North
Second street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

Graham Hospital Guild.
The Graham Hospital guild will hold
its regular meeting for September,
Tuesday. September IA, at 1926 Nor
gan street
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

with built in side board, book case and
window seatt; also fine fire place and
mantel. Porch extends across front
of house, completely screened. $4,000.
John Tumelty.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
WANTED
WANTED-Woman pastry cook. Ap-
ply to chef. Hotel Iowa.

WANTED-National cash register;
give description and price. Address
1885 No. Seventh ST, Burlington, Ia
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

FOR SALB-No 1911 Leighton Ave.
new bungalow with five rooms and
bath. This house is finished in oak
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

FOR SALE-Late model two power
range S-cylinder Peerless touring
car; completely factory rebuilt and re-
finished. Tailored seat covers. Six
tires. Extra fully equipped. This
high grade car at sacrifice price See
car at Keokuk Cadillac company,
1019-21 Main street.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13
FOUN ..

FOUND-Pair of gloves Sunday,
Owner come to Gate City office and
describe them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-09-13

FOR SALE-1917 Ford sedan, good
tires and paint. 1912 Morgan.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
British Ships to Chile.

The British battleship Canada has
been handed over by Captain Tomlin.
on behalf of the British admiralty. to
Admiral Sir Louis Gomez of the Chile
an navy.
The Canada will now be known as
the Almirante Latorre. 1t was built in
England for the Chilean navy. but was
commandeered by Great Britain dur
ing the war. The Chilean navy has
also taken over the British destroyers.
Broke, Botha and Faulkner, and the
tug boat, Stole.
The destroyer. Broke, earned fame
in the channel in April. 1917, when ii
and the Swift attacked and defeated
SIX German destroyers, sinking two Of
them.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
Look Out for Rheumatism
As Winter Approaches

So many cases Of Rheumatism
come from . tiny disease germ that
infests the blood. that physicians
are beginning to realize that this
source of the disease is becoming
quite prevalent. OF course q dis
ease that has its source in the
blood cannot be reached by local
remedies applied to the surface.
One remedy that has given splen-
did results in the treatment Of
Rheumatism Il SIS, the fins old
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
Smart.

''The gentlemen who came to see
papa while you were away said I was
the smartest child they had ever
known, and each gave me a quarter"
"Oh, that pleases mother very much.
You recited for them all the nice
pieces you know?'
mo. l said I knew lot Of pieces,
and then l didn't recite any,"
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
Feminine ProQress.

"Has Gladys Twobble abandoned
her plans to enter the movies?"
"Oh, yes. Gladys is now passing
through the second stage Of soul de-
velOpment."
"Ahw
"She's thinking seriously Of being a
slum worker or a missionary. In an
other year she'll be about ready to
marry some likely young fellow who
is earning decent living and settle
down to a normal existence in bum
galow."
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
Schiff Worth Fifty Million.

New York-.Jacob Fl. Schiffs pri-
vate fortune will exceed S5O,OOO,OO0,
according to an estimate made by one
Of the partners in the banking firm Of
Kuehn, Loeb & Co. That estimate was
generally understood by well-informed
Wall Street to mean that the estate Of
the dead banker would be something
over S5OOOO.OOO and considerably less
than S75,OOO,OOO.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30

blood remedy that has been sold By
druggists for more than fifty Year,.
S:S.S. acts by driving out Of the
blood the disease germ that causes
Rheumatism, thus affording real
relief.
Begin taking S.S.S. today and Il
you Will write . complete history
OF your case. our medical director
VIII give you expert advice, with
out charge. Address Chief Medical
Adviser, 151 Swift Laboratory. At
lauta, Ga.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
Two Children Die in Fire,

Everett, Wash.-In n shack built Of
cedar stakes and paper, two children
Of Joseph Chully, near Machias, were
burned to death and three months
old baby received burns which 1t il
feared will prove fatal. The fire was
started in an unknown manner by the
children while their father was milk
ing. His wife was with him. The
paper and cedar shack went up almost
in a puff.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
WASHINGTON

Establishment of new supervising
prohibition agents department, con-
sistng of the states of Arizona, New
Mexico and Texas, was announced by
the bureau of internal revenue.
News that Roberto PesQueira, finan-
cinl agent of the Mexican government
Mt New York, called on Under Secre-
tary Davis at the state department to
urge immediate recognition of the new
Mexican regime. caused something of
stir at the Mexican embassy. An
official statement issued by the en-
bassy said that 1t was the only agency
authorized to speak for Mexico in the
United States.
Officials of eight foreign countries
and seventeen states, as well as the
Philippines and Porto Rico, contem-
plate drafting bills similar to the Kan
sas Industrial Court law, according to
letters of inquiry filed in the COVER
nor's office at Topeka. Kan. A draft
of similar act, proposed for Iowa,
has been forwarded to Gov. Henry J.
Allen for comment.
Consumption of wines and liquors in
capita than during any year since 1870,
according to estimates of the depart
ment OF commerce. In 1870 the amount
was TO gallons per capita, rising to
22.79 gallons in both 1907 and 1911
and falling to OFT gallons last year.
The total consumption Of wines and
liquors in 1919 totaled 992, ,394, 72O gal
Ions, compared with a total Of 1,7O1,-
S27,271 gallons.
Secretary Colby has refused to grant
the request Of anti-suffragis from
Tennessee that he rescind his action In
proclaiming ratification Of the federal
suffrage amendment on the basis Of
favorable action on the amendment by
the Tennessee legislature.
Gradual return to the law of supply
and demand as governing influence
over prices and the end of "war
charges" for necessary commodities
has been predicted by government Of
flcials in explaining the governmant's
attitude on credit extension.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30

John, age five, had put in an un-
pleasant evening trying to keep him
self amused while his father and
mother were entertaining company.
The evening wore on with no one pay
ing any particular attention to John,
who, in desperation, finally approached
his mother and said:
Mother, we'd better. go to bed.
These people want to go home"
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
"Paps's DIapspsln" Corvets Stomach

"Pape's Diapepsin" 10 the quickest, sur.
lence. Heartburn. Sourness, Fermentation
or Stomach Distress caused by acidity.
A few tablets give almost Immediate
il corrected 50 you can eat favorite foods
without fear. Large case costs only %
cents at drug store. Absolutely harmless
and pleasant. Millions helped annually.
Best stomach corrective known-AdV.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
EolIX of Self1shneSa.

To be selfish is to be ignoble-to
repose on lower platform for lower
gain, when you might choose a high
er. To be selfish is to sacrifice the
1obler for the meaner ends, and to be
,ordidly content.-H. r. Haweis.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30

western Nswspepef Union news bSrviee
WESTERN
The National Rural Letter Carriers
Association voted unanimously against
lfftliating with the American Fedora
tion Of Labor at their meeting at Dal.
las, Texas.
Miss Ella Pratt, %, Of Walla Walla,
WASH, a senior at Cornell college, has
been ordained a minister by the Daven
port district Of the Upper Iowa Meth.
Ddist Episcopal conference.
Flying from Laharpe, ILL.,, to Bir.
mingham, Iowa, to visit friend, L. c
Stout was instantly killed when at.
tempting to land. One wing of his
plane crumpled when 800 feet from
the landing field.
Suit for S1,7OO,1 145 Inheritance taxes
interest and penalties alleged to be
unpaid was filed in the United States
district court at San Francisco by the
government against the estate of the
late Henry Miller, millionaire Cali
fOrnia cattleman.
Raw alcohol that cost him SIS q
quart was watered by Pete Konwinsky
and sold in pop bottles at Sc the bot
tie, Konwinsly told the judge at Al
bion, Nebr. His only expense was a
commission of so cents bottle, which
he paid agents" who attended to his
sales Of the 5000" concoction.
The Santa Fe railroad handled %
by per cent more business in the first
eight months of this year, represented
by carloads, than it did in the CORE,
spending period last year and 11.2 pei
cent more than for the same period in
1918, according to a bulletin just is,
Topeka, Kan.
Bodies of two unidentified men, evi.
IDENTIFY slain by being beaten over the
heads with hammer and shot in the
backs, were found in field near ROl-
Ia, N. D., by a farmer boy. The men
were about 30 years old. The authori
ties believe they were murdered and
their automobile stolen, as tracks OF
machine led away from the scene.
While Jake Kramer, a farmer liv.
ing near Fort Morgan, was trying tc
fix tractor, his left leg became
caught in the moving machinery and
was torn off above the knee. Kramer
and another man were using tractor
to pull their plow. Something went
wrong with the tractor, and Kramer
left his plow and climbed to the TOP
of the tractor to adjust it. The motor
was still running, and as he stopped
over he slipped and his left leg was
thrust into the machinery.
Mrs. Irene Root Gordon of San
Francisco has obtained an annulmen,
of her marriage to James NJ. (Blue
beard) Watson, confessed murderer
of nine women whom he had married
and who is now serving life term In
San Quentin state penitentiary. Mrs
Gordon said she was married to Wat
son at Sacramento, March 1S, 1910
and that he left her shortly there
after
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
Smart.

He-Isn't that n beautiful girl?"
She-Oh. yes! She's vogue on the
outside and vague inside.-Cartoons
Magazine.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
Curb on Profanity,

The following sign was noted in
the pool room Of combined soft drink
parlor and pool room In Crawfords-
Vile:
"Gentlemen-Please do not swear
loud enough to be heard in the front
part Of the room."-Indianapolis
News.
Cheyenne record. (Cheyenne Wells, Cheyenne County, Colo.) 1913-19??, 1920-09-30
DYE RIGHT
Buy only Diamond Dyes"

Each package Of Diamond Dyes"
contains directions so simple that any
woman can diamond-dye worn, shabby
skirts, waists, dresses, coats, gloves,
stockings sweaters, draperies every
thing. whether wool, silk, linen, cotton
or mixed goods, new, rich fadeless COL
ors. Have druggist show you "Dia-
nond Dyes Color Card."-Adv.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-03
Interstate Commissions
Rule on Rates Indorsed
Federal Boards Power to An
null Tariff Orders Backed by
Rail Bill Conferees

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-An agree
ment to give to the Interstate Commerce
Commission supreme authority in fixing
railroad rates, with power to suspend
and annul rate orders of state commits
slons. was reached to-day by the Senate
and House corferees in considering the
Esch- Cummins railroad reorganization
bills.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
under the agreement would be author
lied to substitute its findings and rate
orders for those of state commissions
when the latter give an unfair advan-
tage to or discriminate against inter-
state commerce.
The conferees' agreement provides for
little change in the existing law, but
establishes more definitely the supreme
rate making power Of the Federal COM
mission and is designed to remove doubt,
raised in several cases before the Su-
preme Court, as to the authority of the
commission over local or intrastate rates
which conflicts with interstate tariffs.
The power Of state railway commissions,
however, would not be hampered nor
encroached upon by the Federal COM
mission in the making of intrastate
rates if such do not prejudice or dis
criminate against interests outside of
the state or interfere with interstate
commerce.
The conference agreement, Chairman
Cummins announced tonight, provides
for. adoption Of the Senate bills pro-
visions.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-03
Ex-President of China
Dies; Pleaded for Peace
Baron Feng Kuo.Chang, Noted
as Military Leader, Is
Dead i'm Peking

PEKING, Tuesday, Dec. 80 (By The
Associated Pressl (Delayed).-Former
President Feng Kuo-change Of China
died here to-day,
In circular telegram issued from
his deathbed to warning governors he
urged cessation of civil strife and rec
conciliation between the factions Of the
north and the south.
Baron Feng Kuo-change, whose death
is announced from Peking, was elected
Vice-President of the Chinese Republic
IN November, 1915, and was appointed
Acting President by President Ii Yuan
hung when the latter resigned the post
July I, 1917. Later, when Ii Yuan
hung declined to resume Office, fellow
ing an unsuccessful attempt of General
Chang Hsun, military leader, to re-
establish the monarchy, President Feng
Kuo-chang retained his place as chief
executive, holding it until he was suc-
ceeded in September, 1918. by Shu
Shih-chang, who was regularly elected.
Baron Feng Kuo-chang was made q
field marshal for his military exploits
against revolutionists in China, the
most conspicuous of which was the
Suppression of a rebellion in the sum.
mer of 1913. After the establishment
of the republic and the promulgation
of consultation in 1912, he was ap-
pointed chief of the Presidents mill
tary council. Prior to that he served
as director of the Military Council Of
the Board of War, was director in chief
Of the General Staff and commanded the
First Imperial Army. In this latter
capacity he succeeded in suppressing a
revolutionary uprising at Hanyang in
November, 1911, for which he was re-
warded with the rank of Baron of the
Second Class.
President Feng Kuo-chang approved
the decision of the Chinese Cabinet in
August, 1917, to declare war on Ger
many and Austria and asserted his
willingness to cooperate with the Allies
in prosecuting the war.