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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
Two British Aviators Take After German and
Drive Him Down to Earth Back of
the English Trenches.
WHILE SHRAPNEL WAS SCATTERED
Battle in the Sky Lasted Four and Half Hours
and Everybody in Ypres Watched
the Struggle.
By william G. Shepherd, United Press

IBy william G.. Shepherd, United Press
STAFF Correspondent
fCopyright, 1915, by the United Press.
copyright in Great Britain.l
HEADQUARTERS OF THE BRIT.
HlsH ARMY, NORTHERN FRANCE,
Sunday, April IS. (Via London April
sl9.)--It was my privilege today to wit
ness wonderful demonstration of the
superiority of the British royal flying
\ corps. AS result of the demonstra-
ton, 1t was easy to understand why
General French sings the praises OF
his air men In nearly every report he
writes.
at 4:30 this afternoon, a German
seroplane was reported flying ove-
Ypres. When 1t was sighted it al.
already had passed well within the
British lines, From a distant station
almost Immediately after the field
telephone had given the alarm, two
British areoplanes could be seen ris-
ing and mounting into the sky In great
vide circles.
The German aviator discerned his
enemies almost at the moment they
came into view Of their own lines. Hs
beeded back over the German trenche3 }
making for the protection of his own
guns.
As he led the way. white balls of
smoke, each bigger than the pursu-
Ing British areoplanes, broke in.o
view. In the centre OF each was a
ball OF light. They were German
shrapnel. The smoke puffs did not
disappear, but hung in almost regular
order In space. 1t appeared from the
ground that the Germans were putting
new fieecy clouds in the sky. British
air men were trying hard to get aboYe
the German SO they could shoot him
down. AS they dashed through the
lazy lowering smoke clouds, it was as
though their propellers we're tearing
apart gigantic feather bed.
The ayiators ignored the German
shrapnel. Finally their machines
showed in relief above the German,
who had scared back across the Brit
ish front to lure the British within
range of the shrapnel of his forward
trenches.
1t was POSSIBLE to count thirty-two
German smoke balls. each denoting
snrapnel. as the British swung closer
and closer to their foe. The German
nnally tried to circle back toward his
own lines. but always an English
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19

Hunted Press Leased Wire Service.
NEW YORK, April 10, III a. ND
The attempt OF Turkish torpedo
BOAT to sink British transport off
ehios has brought forth the first Off.
cal announcement that British troops
are being sent to the levant for opera
uons against Turkey. There have
oeen rumors to this effect and coun-
.er rumors, but the only definitely
Inown fact has been that the French
embarked troops for Turkey q month
ago. and then diverted them to Egypt.
rms change of plans by the French
authorities was not due to any neces-
suy Tor reinforcing the British army
I ~ Egypt. A convenient place was de-
sneo. according to a Paris report, to
.est the troops pending the commence
,aent of land campaign against Tur-
aey. Why so long an interval has oc-
surred ,sd between the arrival of the
ssfencs and of the English troops in the
~ nsar east, is one of the mysteries of
ue war. 1t is APPARENT that plans
.,e sefe changed after the French con
u.lgent ). had embarked for Turkey, but
me reason for this is secret of the
"ar office and admiralties, at Paris
and London.
rrobably the non-success of the
.aval attack on the DardaneIles.
.Vrced the conclusion that the Turks,
~. sheh directed by the Germans, were
~ more formidable adversaries than
,a,. n'e allies at first were willing to adj
~. ~. Then, it was decided that land
perations would fail unless a larger
my my than contemplated by the orig
mo- ' plans. was sent to the levant
Ais would explain the holding of the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
BAL KAAS

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
SOFIA, AjriI 1e-Despite the noed
Of troops to oppose the Russians who
are endeavorina to force the Car.
pathian passage, reports received TO-
day say that all train traffic on the
Austrian Hungarian state railway
has again been stopped because OF
troops movements. This is declared
to mean that Won Goitz has carried
the day and that another attempt to
capture Serbia Is to commence.
1t 10 stated that among the troops
headed for the Serbian frontier are
100000 Germans.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
ENGLAND

IUnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
HULL, England, April 19.-The
GrImsby trawIer Vanilla, was torpedo
ed and sunk with all hands by Ge'-
man submarine Sunday.
Word Of the disaster was brought
here today by the tnawIer Fermo
which was in the vicinity at the time.
The Ferno tried to rescue the crew
of the Vanilla, but was driven off by
the submarine which fired torpedo
at that trawier.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
What the War Moves Mean
By J. w. T. Mason, Former European Man
ager of the United Press.

French troops in Egypt. but not the
British delay in sending forth their
own transports. g.
caused by the resisting power Of the
Dardanelles defenses and the conclu-
sion that any land force employed
very strong, it is probable that inde-
ctsion arose concerning the advisable
ity of sending a large army to the
near east. These troops would have
to be withdrawn from the present or
prospective armies in France and Bel
gium and it doubtless was questioned
by th.s French and British authorities
whether military exigencies would
permit withdrawal from the western
battle front Hence probably arose
the delay which has been so puzzling
a feature of the Turkish operations.
Now that British transport is posi-
lively known to be in 1evantine wat
ers. 1t would seem to be safe conclu-
sion that the British government has
decided IN favor of serious land
campaign against the Turks. Certain
ly there is more probability that i'm
portant gains will result from Tur-
kish operations than from such en-
gagements as those at Neuve Chap
ellie and between the Meuse and Mo
seila. Doubtless the disappointing out
come of all the western offensives
since the battle of Flanders. has had
a determining influence on the appar-
ent decision to transport large army
to Turkey. The time now must be
drawing near when the opening of the
pear-eastern land campaign will take
preced.ence in interest over the fight
ing at the other battle fronts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast.

Weather Forecast.
For Keokuk and vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday.
For Iowa: Generally fair tonight
and Tuesday. Probably cooler. Tues
day.
For Missouri: Partly cloudy tonight
and Tuesday.
For Illinois: Generally fair tonight
and Tuesday except probably unset
tied south portion. Cooler north por-
ton Tuesday.
Weather Conditions.
No marked disturbance appears in
any district this morning. With the
pressure low along the northern boun-
dary, the weather is warm from the
Missouri river eastward, and precipi-
tation has been confined to few scat
tered, light local showers in some
sections.
Conditions indicate partly cloudy,
continued warm weather for this Sec
ton tonight and Tuesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19

Garros Is admittedly one Of Frances
greatest aviators. During the early
days Of war he was reported to have
rammed a Zeppelin and on several oc.
casiona has been commended for
valorous work with the Tying sorps.
His latest exploit was when he start
ed in pursuit of a German aviator at
Lansemarck, few days ago. He soar.
ed above the German machine and
opened fire, causing the taube to
collapse at a beieht Of 1000 feet. the
pilot and observer being killed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
Six 70 Twelve Years,

NEW YORK, April 19.-Frank
A.barno and Carmine Carbone, con-
victed of attempting to blow up ST.
Patricks cathedral, with bomb on
March 2. were sentenced to Sing Sing
today to a term of not less than six
and not more than twelve years by
Judge Mott. r..
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
Another ThaW Case.

NEW YORK, April 19.-After coun'
sci for both sides had submitted
briefs today in the matter of allowing
the question of the present sanity OF
Harry X. Thaw to be fought out be-
fore a jury, the case was adjourned
until Thursday, April %, by Justice
Hendrick.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
Trial Was Dsiay,d.

L UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
TRINIDAD, Colo, April 19.-The
trial of John r.. Lawson. leader OF
the mine workers in the recent lost
strike, charged with the murder of a
mine guard, was delayed for several
hours today while his attorney. Hor-
ace N. Hawkins, was closeted with
Judge CRANKY Hillyer.
Hawkins is understood to have de-
manded a continuance because the
prosecutions list of witnesses was
furnished the defense only today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
How About GETTING Ono?

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
CHICAGO, April 19.-It is easier
in some states to get rid of your wife
than to fire the cook, according to Dr.
Lyman Abbott, successor of Henry
Ward Beecher at the Plymouth
church, Brooklyn, who spoke at Evan.
ston's First Methodist church last
night
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
M'combs' Have Separated.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
WASHINGTON, April 19.-1ntimate
friends Of the wife Of Chairman VIM,
F. McCombs of the democratic nation
al committee today confirmed stories
Of the couples separation; but said
that as Mrs. McComhs is a devout
Catholic. prospects Of divorce were
remote.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
HOLLAND

+ nited Press Leased Wire Service.l
GRiMsBY, England, April 19.-The
captain and nineteen members OF the
crew Of the Dutch steamer iianda were
landed here today by port trawe7.
The Oianda struck a mine In the
North sea Sunday and sank. She car
ried cargo Of coal.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19

rUnited Press Leased Wire Servtce.l
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 10
That Villistas intend to return to
Matamoros to renew the siege inside
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
The War in Mexico
Latest Developments Among Our Revolution
ary Neighbors of the South.

OF three weeks was the word B. L
Morris, newspaper man, forcioly de-
tanned with the Villas troops at Mon,
terey after their exit last week, sent
here today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
RANCE

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
LONDON, April 19.-(via wireless
through Sayville to United Press.)-
Lieutenant Roland Garros, one Of the
chief French aviators, who has been
especially active in aerial work on
the Mcuse front, was captured today,
according to a statement just made
public by the war office. 1t 10 stated
that he was taken prisoner at point
"between tho Meuse and Moseile."
Whether his aeropIane was shot
down or whether he was captured
while on the ground, has not yet been
made known.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
Editor 10 Dead.

Editor 10 Dead.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Servicel
PASADENA, Calf. April 19.-Stuart
Hull Moore, publisher of the Ladies'
World for the last thirty years, died
at his residence here today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
AvlAToRs ALMANAC.

BERLIN, (via Amsterdam), April
19.-The German staff today issued a
chart showing conditions Of the sun
and moon from today up until May ID.
II covers expected conditions over
Paris, London and Warsaw and was
generally accepted as Indicating the
commencement Of general aerial at
tacks against the allies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1915-04-19
GERMANY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
BERLIN, April 10. (via wireless to
the United Press, through Sayviiie}-
Tho British attempt to destroy,
through mining operations, the strong
German positions southeast Of fpres
has failed, the war office today an
nouneed. The British were repulsed
with heavy loss.
The official statement said:
"The English after some blasting,
last night rushed tho German posi-
ton on the heights southeast Of Ypres
They were at once repuised In a
counter attack. The fighting here
continues.
"In the Champagne, the French
have blasted trench In the position
taken on April Is by the Germans be-
tween the Meuse and the Moselie.
ARTILLERY dueIs are In progress In
the vosaes. Southwest Of Stross-
wefer, the Germans carried the out
posts, but fell back before superior
force of the emmy.
"The situation on the eastern front
10 unchanged"
ENEMY TELL FALsEHooDs.
BERLIN, April 19-(via wireless to
the United Press through sayvilIe, l..
l.)-British and French claims Of VIC
tories on the west front were officially
characterized today as "sheer lnven-
tions" by the war office. The state
ment says that the enemy's reports
are untrue in every particular. So far
as the situation along the railway from
Tpres Is concerned, the war office
says that the English have been eject
ed from the advanced trenches which
they were able to occupy during the
early fighting. The British losses have
been very heavy, this being especially
SO near Gelmundten.
Between the Meuse and the MoselIe,
artillery dueIs continue. French at
tacks against the German positions at
Combres and In the vosges have all
failed, the war office says. The situa-
ton in the east is unchanged.
Av,AroRs ALMANAC.
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Continued on page S.
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Observations.

SLOWLY
reaching nine feet at Keokuk, by
Thursday.
Local Observations.
April Bar. Their. Wind With
is D. m.. .29.9L II S Pt Cfdy
10 Z a. m .29.91 61 Calm CPdy
River stage, Z a. M, S.4.
Change in past twenty-four hours.
rise 2.
Mean temperature, 81: highest, so;
lowest, 54: lowest last night, 61.
FRED z. GOSEWISCH,
Observer.
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
TIME FOR NORWICH TO ACT.

By the acquisition of another val uabIe piece of property and the inn pending purchase of still others, all in the vicinity of it's plant, the Hop kins & Allen Arms company further demonstrates upon what a large scale it is planning to develop it's business and it is reasonable to suppose that it is making these OutlaYs, with the intention of materially increasing the output of the present factory, upon something more definite than guess work
 Now that the concern has made eX- penditures running well up into six figures for the actual taking care of the business in which it is engaged, and the advancement of $20,000 for the purpose of increasing the housing facilities which will be required by the additional help, besides which another $2C,000 has been offered if it is match ed by a like amount subscribed by To- cal people, it must be apparent, if it is ever going to be, that the time is ripe for Norwich to take hold and do its part.
 The company by it's action has brought the matter to a point where there should be no hesitancy on the part of those who are eager for the advancement of the city to work for the building up of the community There is opportunity enough for each and every one, whether he prefers tC contribute his share towards the cause by individual investment in the con- structiGn of buildings CT by the pool ing of interests with the Housing com pany already formed and doing bus mess.
 Norwich has an opportunity before it such as it has never before beer favored with. The time for action has arrived and henceforth the watchfu waiting policy should be put on the shelf
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
TIMELY ACTION.

The action which has been taken in securing indictments against a num- Der of labor leaders banded together, though without labor's sanction, un- der the misleading title of a peace or ganization, for the real purpose of fo- nenting trouble in the industries of tho country which were engaged in tarning out munitions of war for any and all bclligerents who could take them away. will meet with the ap- proval of public sentiment throughout the country. Ostensibly as peace ad- vocates they were willing and anxious to start an industrial war, regardless of the effect it would have upon their own country and it is time to find out whether such acts must be tolerated under the laws of this country.
 It is an interesting combination of individuals included in the indictment and added interest is given to the case because Of the fact that one of the party, Congressman Buchanan, has introduced a resolution in congress asking for the impeachment of United statas Attorney H. Snowden Marshall
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
ossoRNE,s INDICTMENT.

Although Thomas Mott Osborne as warden of Sing Sing prison has been under persistent attack and constant opposition since he undertook the diff fcult task of introducing reforms ac- cording to his own ideas at that in stitutiOn, it was nevertheless with sur prise, even to the governor of that state, that the grand jury returned it's indictment against him on several counts. Just what the evidence was that was presented to them is not made public but it stands out in contrast to the appeal of the accused for a full investigation.
 It is a case where judgment should be suspended until all the facts have been brought out. It is a matter in which both sides should be heard and the accused given as much of an op- portunity as his accusers to present his side Of the case after which an entirely different light may be thrown upon it.
 Just why the superintendent of pris- oners of the state of New York should feel called upon to dismiss Mir Os- borne until he has been proved guilty is difficult to understand, except that it is known that he has been opposed to him for some time, but it would be a nice state of affairs if he should be discharged now and then be found not guilty at the trial
 The circumstances may warrant his suspension until the matter has been determined one way or the other, and such might be in accordance with the views of MT. Osborne himself, but to go further than that is to do an in- l justice which is far worse than the determined efforts which have been | made to abandon his methods at Sing l Sing without giving them a thorough l test. Tn interests of New York state | demand that MT Osborne and his ideas | which he has been allowed to put ir | operation should get a fair trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31

in whose district the indictment was secured, and which matter is under investigation by the lower house.
 The prosecution of these cases will show why these men have taken such a course as they have, and if guilty as charged whether they were actuated in creating industrial unrest by the financial return they received or ex- pected, or whether they were seeking to put the interests of another nation second to their own. Whichever it was it is time that steps were taken which would discourage it and following the establishment of guilt due punishment should follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
CHILD WELFARE.

In it's third annual report the Chill dren's bureau of the government deals with eight different phases of child welfare. It has been studying the so- cial causes of infant mortality, doing constructive work for child hygiene, cooperating in a general test of birth registration, preparing a report on the social care of mental detectives and of illegitimate children, compiling laws relating to children and analysing tho administration of child labor laws and street trade regulations in selected typical states. It has also begun cer tain experimental activities which will prepare the way for the detailed studies of rural child welfare and the physical effects of child labor which It will undertake at some future time when staff and equipment permit.
 It will thus be easily recognized that this bureau has 9. wide field for oper- ations and that its advocates were thoroughly aware of the need of start ing it when they did. There can be no question but what there Is a great opportunity for valuable service in all these lines of activity which have been started as well as those project ed.
 Attention should be given to chil- dren of all classes and in all sections and when it is realized that three fifths of the thirty million children in the United States are rural children 1t can be appreciated that the sub ject of rural child welfare is a highly important one and it is not surprising that it is made the keynote of the re- port just issued, particularly so when | the fact is known that the percentage | of illiteracy in rural communities is | double that in the cities. The bureau | has made an excellent start and it is | destined to bring about much good if l properly supported
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
BOY-ED'S FAREWELL

When Captain Boy-Ed started back to the fatherland he took a parting shot at the press of this country and expressed his inability to understand how free press could be allowed such privileges as are exercised by certain of the newspapers. From such it might be gathered that he attributes his recall to the American press, when as a matter of fact, it was his own conduct which Was responsible and the only part the newspapers played was In giving publicity to his acts and he like others, deplores the fact that the truth cannot be suppressed.
 Had BoyEd confined himself to the legitimate duties of his position as Rttache to the German embassy no newspaper attacks that amounted to anything could have been launched against him, and if they had been they would have crumpIed under their own falsIties, but he with others laid him. self liable to just such publicity as he received, though it was not through such channels that the government became aware of their operations or as the result of the publication of their acts that their recall was asked. With one exception the representatives of other nations have not pursued the course adopted by Boy-Ed by exceed : ing their privileges and regarding thc laws of this country and had his conduct been on the same plane of fairness and decency he would not have been declared an unacceptable person.
 Boy-Ed's farewell statement was en- tirely uncalled for. He complains at the natural and to be expected results Of his own acts and he cannot hope to escape the fact by any such attack as he has made upon the freedom ot tfe American press.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-31
for hours in the street these cold au-

for hours in the street these cold au- tumn mornings
 Since the military authorities re- quisitioned all the stocks of rubber tires in the country. and even took away those actually in use on the cars of private owners. automobiles have almost disappeared from the streets of Vienna. There are no more motor cabs: the few cars still seen are eith- CT occupied by army officers or have some connection with the war
 And there seems to be no end to the demands and appeals for money for various charitable and military Ob jects. The Vienna \eue Freie Presse has started since the war began. col lectiOns for more than a hundred diff ferent funds and have succeeded in raising over a million dollars. The largest individual benefaction is the Red Cross for which the Presse has collected S2I6.0OO. Next comes the fund for the blind soldiers, which re- ceives Sl4O.OO0. The other objects for which the paper has made collections include one for furnishing artificial limbs for the wounded soldiers: for the families of reservIsts called to the front, and for the Austrian submar- ines. Altogether there are no less than I56 different funds for some of which less than ten dollars have beer subscribed