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New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Ian, Callahan, F. Laskey, B. J. Lind say and Johnson.

Ian, Callahan, F. Laskey, B. J. Lind say and Johnson.
 Mother Overcome.
 Just as the boys were about to leave, Mrs. Joseph A. Barrett, of AZ Market street, mother of Private Bar rett of Company 1, fainted and was taken to her home in the police am bulance. Clifford Fellberg, son of Officer Hellberg, was overcome and removed to his home in the fire chief $ automobile. His twin brother, Stuart, was one of the departing soldier boys.
 Gifts for the Soldiers.
 Gifts for the soldiers were not lacking. Unknown friends sent roses and other flowers to the armory. Elk Councilman Harry F. Barton sent three boxes of cigars and Louis w. Fodt presented every man with a, box of tobacco. Isaac Timbrell also sent cigars.
 Private Anderson, who joined Com pany I this morning will report at Mantle Monday. He is from South Manchester and took out his first papers yesterday.
 Many scenes of pathetic nature
 
 train that carried the local military boys away to Mantle, but one of the most inspiring witnessed, was when the little daughter of Captain Lad bury of Co. I, wended her way through the surging mass of human ity to where her daddy stood on the steps of the train, and as she neared him with outstretched arms handed him a pretty bouquet, while the cheer that accompanied the act was deafening.
 Probably the most pathetic scene noted, was when a little woman with a babe in arms reached the front of the line, and after closely watching every head out of the windows she reached the side of her husband. As the train was about to pull out, the mother lifted the baby to her hus- bands arms, where he fondly kissed it, and then despite his mighty eff forts the tears were seen pouring from his eyes
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
]. s. MAY RETALIATE,
 BREAK IS IMMINENT
Continued from First Page.)

sponsible Mexicans punished. Off, cials doubt whether the Carranza government will consent to complete disavOWal.
 Lansing and Baker Silent.
 Secretary Lansing and Secretary Baker went to the White House at 10 o'clock this morning for a confer ence with the president, Both said as they left their offices that there had been no new reports from Gen. eral Pershing and that the policy of the government was unchanged.
 Secretary Baker said after the con- ference that no immediate change in by the United States and that no new military orders were planned
 Secretary Lansing emerged from the White House about ten minutes after Secretary Baker. He turned to the newspapermen and said T can not say a Word.''
 Secretary Baker in reply to a query as to whether the United States re- quested the release of the American prisoners captured at Carrizal and taken to Chihuahua, said 1T cannot discuss that subject now"
 On returning to his office Secretary Lansing, for the first time since he became secretary of state, cancelled his morning engagement with the neWspapermen. He sent word by his private secretary that there was noth- ing he could discuss at this time
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
TAUSCHER ON TRIAL.

New York, June 24.--Hans Tau scher, representative in America of the Krupps Gun Works, was placed on trial today in the United States district court, charged with compH- city in the plot to blow up the Vel land canal. Capt. Tauscher today pleaded not guilty after Judge Hand had granted the prosecutions motion that Wolff Won Igel, indicted with him be tried separately. A jury which was tentatively acceptable to both sides was completed within two hours
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
REV. H. s. FOX RESIGNS.

Rev. Howard s. Fox, assistant pas- tor of the South Congregational church, has rendered his resignation to the board of deacons. It will take effect September 1. On that date. he will have completed two years in that position. He has had charge of the primary department and has also been an ardent worker for the Boy Scout cause. Rev. MT. Fox has sev- eral offers under consideration, but is as yet undecided which to accept.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
KFLLET WINS MARATHON.

The annual outing of the Landers, Frary & Clark Mutual Aid society is being held this afternoon at Scheut- zen park, and one of the largest crowds the society has ever enter tained is in attendance. The opening event of the program was a marathon race from the City hall to the park. First honors were captured by J. Kel- lett J. O'Leary was second and A. H. Bottomley third The time was 11:5O 3-5
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
RELIEF BILL STRIPPED.

Washington. June 24-Stripped of the $1,O0O,000 relief provision for families of militiamen the senate mil itary committee today ordered favor ably reported the Hay resolution adopted by the house yesterday to authorize drafting the national guard into the service of the United States. A substitute for the relief provision directs that militiamen having depen- dent families should be discharged at once
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
RENDERED SILVER SHOWER

Friends of Miss Emily Berry gathered at the home of Miss Magic Bergen of Franklin street last night where a silver shower was rendered Miss Berry in honor of her approach ing marriage to Charles R. Pratt which will take place next Wednes- day at St. Marks church. During the evening musical and vocal selections were rendered. Miss Berry was the recepient of numerous beautiful gifts. A collation. was served.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
WANT WAR INVERTED.

Washington, June 24.-Eliseo Ar redondo, the Mexican ambassador designate here, was notified today that the governments of Ecuador and Salvador had rendered their good offices to General Carranza to aid in averting war between the United States and Mexico. It is understood the despatch did not comment on what Carranza's attitude would be.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
An Old Bachelor.

Louisville Courier-Journal) "I'm going to be married soon." How old are you?"
 "Eighteen." B. "You will surprise people" "Yes, I guess so. I don't know what my bachelor ChumS will say"
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
CHAUFFEUR DIES OF BURNS.

Meriden, June 24-Martin Fiegel, chauffeur burned in a gasoline ex- plosion yesterday, died today. He leaves wife and child. and a brothar- John R., who today received com mission as second lieutenant in Go. I, which left for Mantle.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
NcAJOON GIFTS CONTRACT.

Edward P. McAloon has been notf- fled through Postmaster William F. Delaney that the contract for con- veying the mail from Berlin to this city in the early morning. has been awarded to him. The rule will be in effect July 1.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
ENTERTAIN TANDERS FAMILY.

Tx-SenatOr and Mrs. George M. Tanders were the guests of Commo- tiore and Mrs Morton F. Plant on the yacht Vandais yesterday during the Yale-Harvard boat races. MT. Lan- ders was also a guest of Captain Richard Howe on board the commit fee boat NatOma
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
SOUTH ANNUAL OUTING.

The annual outing of the South Congregational church Bible school was held in Eliza beth park Hartford, today. Special trolley cars left the triangle at 9.O7 o'clock. At the park q basket lunch was served, after when athletic events were held. Warren S' Slater was in charge of the latter feature.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
BRAZIL HOPES FOR BEST.

Rio Janeiro, June 24.-The presi- dent of Brazil today sent a cablegram to Domicio Dagama, Brazilian ambas- ador at Washington, expressing the hope that the controversy between the United States and Mexico would be settled amicably.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Her Identity Established.
1T ,ifa(

Dora had just returned from Sun day school, where she had been for the first time.
 What did my little daughter learn this morning?" asked the fond fat ther.
 That l am child of Satan," was the beaming reply.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
MExICANs CONCENTRATE.

Nogales, Ariz, June 24.-Approxi- matcfy 10000 Mexican troops were concentrated last night at Magdalena, fifty-four south of Nogales, accord ing to authentic reports here.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
WOMAN ENnC TIEyIN

Derby June 24.-Mrs. Frances Rold, of Monroe, aged 55, took poison last night and died today She was found in the Shelton railroad station by two women and sent by them to the Griffin hospital.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
James Vile.

The funeral of the late James Vile was held from his late home on Park Place this afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. Dr. E. B. Cross assisted by Rev. Lyman $. Johnson, officiating at the services Burial was in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24

eponsible Mexicans punished. Off, cials doubt whether the Carranza government will consent to complete
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27

publication in the agricultural year
book.
The department shows that the total
value of field crops in 1915 was s4O8,-
166,909; dairy products $4,000; poul-
try and eggs Sal 900; wool S15OO.0oO.
This gives a total of 1925, 666,903 as
the value of farm products produced
in 1915.
The total value Of live stock on the
farms January / this year, as esttmat-
ed by the government, was S451, 599 900
The value of the various kinds of live
stock follows: Horses $166,320,uv0,
mules s6.71O,O00: milch cows Ssl ,o74,-
900: other cattle S1O4 1927 900; swine
1884. 342, 900: sheep sS,026,000.
The grand total for farm crops pro-
duced last year and for live stock on
farms the first of January this year fig
ures 1877 ,265, 903.
Critics of the claim that Iowa is a
billion dollar state say the inference
is given that the live stock counted in
was all produced in one year which of
course is not true or rather that the
live stock increase for the year only
should be figured No estimates as to
the increase in live stock per year
have ever been made. Furthermore il
is not claimed that Iowa's agriculture
production annually amounts to close
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
OVERLANDS TO HELP
LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Factory Presents Two Delivery Cars
to 90 Over the Entire
Route

A. F. Bement, secretary OF the Lin
coin Highway association, while at
Toledo some days ago was presented
with two Overland delivery cars for
the use of the Lincoln highway, and
these cars will be shipped east to
start on a trip which will take a
year, covering the entire highway All
signs viii be standardized and eight
markers will be placed in every mile
eight feet above the ground Every
turn will be marked. The residents
along the route have become inter
ested in this project and will give all
help possible to the markers. The
two Overland cars will be finished in
the Lincoln highway colors of red,
white and blue, and each car will be
accompanied by a full working crew.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
MURDER FOLLOWED
CITY LAW SUIT
Counsel for Tax Payers Was Shot
Down by Lawyer Who was on
Other Side.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 27.-At-
torney Charles c. Trabue, out on
S25, 700 bond refused today to make
any statement in regard to the killing
bf Attorney Harry S. Stokes yesterday
Trabue is charged with first degree
murder.
Stokes was counsel for tax payers"
in a suit which involved Investigation
of missing city books.
Trabue was engaged two months
ago to aid the cdty's legal department.
Freouent clashes between the two oc-
Cured during the hearings.
Stokes was hit by two Of three shots
fired in his office. The police say
there were no witnesses to the shoot
ing although several persons were in
an adjoining room.
Men whose wealth aggregate mil
lions Of dollars offered to provide bond
when Trabue was examined and bound
over to the criminal court.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
fine FOR RHEUMATISM!
Musterole Loosens Up Those Stiff
Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use MUS.
IEROLE once you experience the glad
relief it gives
Get jar at once from the nearest
drug store. 1t is a clean, white ONT
ment made with the oil of mustard. Bet
ter than mustard plaster and does not
blister. Brings ease and comfort while
Il is being rubbed on!
MUSTEROLE is recommended by
doctors and nurses. Millions of Jars are
Ised annually for Bronchitis, Group,
Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia, Conges-
ion, Pleurisy. Rheumatism. Lumbago,
Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints,
Sprains. Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chill
5lains, Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest
(it often prevents Pneumonia).
At your druggists, in Csc and Soc jars,
and special large hospital size for $3.50
Be sure you get the genuine MUS
TEROLE. Refuse imitations-get what
you ask for. The Musterole Company,
Cleveland, Ohio.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
To Preserve He. Hair

If women would use an Anti-Septic
Dill Shampoo instead of the soaps and
shampoos now so commonly used, they
would improve rather than injure the
delicate hair plants
The hair plant is an oil plant and to
wash it with soaps or shampoos con
tanning free alkah works great injury.
It not only cuts the natural oil of the
hair but it destroys the fatty roots of
the hair plant causing the hair to come
out.
EVERY WEEK ANTI-SEPTIC OIL
SHAMPOO eleanses and purifes the
scalp dissofves and removes dandruff
opens the clogged hair-cells and leaves the
scalp soft and healthy.
1t leaves the hair soft, lustrous, fluffy
and easy to handle.
Excellent for men and children also
A large bottle holding "a teaspoon
suls SOC ct
WILKINSON CO., Hotter IOWA Pnar-
macy, Crescent Pharmacy, McGrath
Bros, Scott - O'Reilly, City Drug
Store, Englehardt & Co.. ]. F. Red-
aisch & Son, w. H. Siegfried and all
other dealers in drugs and toilet
articles.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
I|!E1zEl1!]

Of s2,7s3.49 as received, and a like
amount paid out, leaving no balance.
Final order Of court filed approving
report, declaring said estate fully
settled. and the administrator dis
charged, together with the bondsmen.
Written entry of appearance of the
O'Harra Mortgage company nv Earl
w. Wood, Lawrence O.. Brilo1. Elsie
Hageman, Marie Rickert and John
and Joe Brilon entered.
In the conservatorship Of Daniel II.
Hughes Emma e. Hughes, conserva.
trix, the petition Of conservative
shows that an inventory was filed
showing 4Oac off g. 81 of SO 1867, as
the property Of said ward, petitioner
asking authority to mortgage real
estate for $1,000, to pay of former
mortgage for that amount.
Order of court allowing the mort
gaging of real estate was filed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
AT PILGRIM
REST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. G. D. saunder Delivers Inspiring
Address Last NIoht-WiII
Preach Tonight Again.

The revival services at the Pilgrim
Rest Baptist church we're we'll attend
ed last night despite the inclemency
of the weather.
Rev. Dr. G. D. Saunders has proved
himself gospel agent for the ad-
vancement Of Christ's cause, and he
delivered most inspiring and soul
stirring sermon, using as his subject:
"The Spiritual Telegram" He feat
ured the Morse telegraph and the
wireless system as symbol Of the
great telegraph Office God uses, max,
ing himself the keyboard upon which
we send the messages of prayer. He
urged upon each one present to work
with zeal and not let the telegraph
instruments grow useless to Him, but
TO constantly send messages TO the
station of heaven so they could feel
received in their selves and through
this help draw others to the path of
righteousness.
devotional service will be held this
evening from 1870 to 500 o'clock. DR..
Saunders will deliver another of his
famous sermons.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend each service.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
BLAZE CAUSED BY
AUTO BACK FIRE
Canadian Military Stores In Danger,
But Flames Were Quickly
Brought Under Control.

OTTAWA. Ont. April 27-Fire
breaking out in the central military
4 stores here last night was quickly
brought under control and the dam.
age was placed at only about $4,000
today
The blaze was confined to the sec
ton of the building in which It
started. Hospital supplies, agate
ware. brushes, blankets and similar
material was stored there. Authorities
DO not believe the fire was incen.
diary.
First reports were that there had
been an explosion. but it was later
discovered this was only the back
hre' from one Of the big military
trucks. Guards prevented any ono
from entering the building. A con
Siderable number of machine guns
and quantities of small arms and am
munition are stored in the building.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
HOw'S This /:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
Catarrh Cure. a1H
F. ]. CHENEY CO., Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned have known F. =
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able carry out any obIigatSoao
made by His firm.
NAT. BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, Ohio
Halls Cata.rh Cure is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces q
the system. Testimonials sent free Price n
cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills foe conssapatiea,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
Postage Stamp counterfeitins.

OF. louis, Mo, April H.--What Is
believed to be postage stamp coun-
lerfeiting conspiracy was broken up
here last night when government oper-
atives raided a print shop two doors
nom police headquarters in the down.
town district.
Three men, Willard E. Smith, owner
OF the shop, and two who gave their
names as Roy Jones, Of Peoria, ILL.,,
and Henry A. Howard of Toronto, were
taken into custody together with a
sheet of stamps and engraving appar-
atus.
Steve Connell, head of the local gov
eminent secret service, said he
thought Jones and Howard were men,
5Ders of a gang that recently escaped
IN raid on an Illinois counterfeiting
Hen
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
Aliens Foot-Ease for the Troops.

Many war zone hospitals have ordered Aliens
Foot=Ease, the antiseptic powder, for use among
the troops. Shaken into the shoes and used IN
the foot-bath, Aliens Foot-Ease gives rest and
comfort, takes the friction from the shoe, and
prevents the feet getting tired or foot-sore Drug
and Department Stores everywhere sell 1t, 2oc-
Don't accept any substitute. Try II To-Day.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
Ba bier Resigned.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. April 27.-The re-
nnhIican state central committee met
in executive session here today.
Tacob BabIer, elected national COM
y,itteeman by the state convention,
rendered his resignation as chairman
of the state committee.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
BILLION DOLLARS
rs IOWA'S CLAIM
States Boast is Again INDICATED by
Official Figures Just
Out.

Iowas claim to being a billion dollar
state in it's annual production Of field
crops. dairy and poultry products and
wool, together with the value of live
stock on the farms is again indicated
by the official figures as compiled by
the state agricultural department for
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
Goino Back on BRYAN.

Sioux City Journal: 1t will hardly
do to assume that Henry Ford's big
vote in Nebraska was due entirely
Mr.. Bryan's peace sentiments are
equally well known. and see what the
Nebraska voters did to him and to
all candidates wearing the Bryan
label.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
How to Win the Mexicans.

davenport Democrat: Let the Unit
ed States run Mexico a few years and
nose poems would throw up their
mats for us--for they would have a
meal ticket for the first time in their
hungry lives.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
ROYER, BROS.

to billion Of dollars but that e. farm
crops for the year taken with the to-
tai value Of the live stock on farms
will total practically billion dollars.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
u.rk on New Home Of Country Club
/. Making Good Progress and
Building May DO Formally
Opened Then.
GOLF COURSE CHANGED
!. VIII be More Difficult to Negotiate
This Year and Better Golf is
Expected-New Machin-
cry Installed.

The new club house Of the Keokuk
ronntry club probably will be turned
over to the members the first of July.
The Country club season will start
tbe middle of May, weather permit
ting Changes have been made, in
The golf course, making 1t more diff
cllt. new equipment has, been Install
a for moving the grass and the
grounds will be In the finest sort of
shape by the opening Of the season.
The pavilion which was used last
year will be used this season until
the club house is complete.
The walls for the new building
have been erected and the workmen
are putting in the eye beams this
week. The new structure is progress
sing rapidly and the contractors ex-
pect to be ready to end their job on
July l. The formal opening OF the
house will come couple of weeks
later. 1t is planned to build porches
around the entire building, and in
many ways the new club house will
be an Improvement over the one
which was destroyed by fire year
ago.
Golf Course Changed.
The golf course has been changed
so that it is more difficult to nego-
tate. The course has not actually
been heightened, but changes have
been made so that 1t will require
some good playing. The installation
Of the finest machinery possible to
buy to keep the grass in shape means
that the grounds will be in the best
possible condition this season. A
new mower has been purchased which
cuts swath eighty-four inches. This
new equipment is among the finest in
the country, and embodies all of the
late models Of such implements.
The greens are being worked over
and they will be in prime shape by
the middle of May when the season
"Opens. The changes in the golf course
and the conditioning of the grounds
are under the direction of N. H.
Pyle.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27
Twenty Will Graduate.

The senior class of Carthage high
school this year consists of twenty
members, eleven boys and nine girls.
They are: George Long, Leila Hack
EFT, Harold Campbell, Byron Booz,
Josephine Wolfe, Minnie Harris,
Louie Coleman, Julia Scofield. Mabel
Miller, Earl Grauf. Gail Link, Robert
Kelley, Warren Kirkpatrick, Gladys
Stowe. Trevor Helfricn, Lloyd Ship
ton, Ruby Massie, Phillip Hartzell.
Lois Trout, Norvin Plumb.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-04-27

man who thinks the world is
Growing worse imagines he is grow
ing better.