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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
!, 900 British in Kut Surrender TO Turk!
Fierce Fighting RACES
In Fire-SWept Dublin
Cannot Succeed Says Tribune Correspondent at Front
Sim Feners Still Hold Important Parts of
City but Troops Are Gaining Upper Hand

dow on the top floor Another bang
and an adjoining window disappeared
A third. with the same result. Ten
times she roared, every shot finding p
mark, the last piercing a huge water
tank and releasing a deluge Every
shell had 20 follow narrow path be
tween another large building and two
chimneys.
1t was wonderful exhibition OF
shooting. Later came the roar Of ma
chine guns and rifles. telling the final
story. Another rebel stronghold gone.
Five minutes sufficed for the final chap
ter.
Barricades Battered Down.
One thrill follows quickly upon an
other. Way down in the direction o,
Sackvile Street, Dublin's Broadway, We
could see the result OF heavy firing BY
the Kings gunners. There came word
that the rebels barricades had been
battered down. the machine guns play
ing havoc among the fleeing Sim Fem
ers. In Gloucester Street, near by, there
was scene of bitter fighting. many
rebels being killed. The Irishman's love
of firearms makes it necessary for the
soldiers TO keep the closest watch on
all civilians. Martial law has driven
most Of them from the streets.
in company with other members Of
our party stroled down the street
yesterday morning, out the moment We
stepped from behind n wall which makes
fine barricade, the whistle o. bull
let made us hasten our steps.
A little further we witnessed the last
moments of sniper who had hidden
in a private dwelling. Here we turned
back, returning 10 our hotel. which had
already proved the best seat Of the
whole grandstand at this contest
doomed to only one conclusion. For
hardy spectators nothing seen here up
TO the present compares with bonn
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30

Berlin. April %. - Ambassador
Gerard was received in audience by
Emperor William last night and con-
ferred with other leaders Of the EN-
pire. No intmation has been given rs
70 when the German reply 10 the Amer
lean note will be ready except mint
contained in Berlin dispatch to the
Cologne Gazette" which said:
THE consultations OF great head
quarters probably are near a eonc!u-
sion. The visit Of the American Am
bassador was designed 10 permit him
10 consult with persons IN authority
there over the situation. IL IS as
sumed their final decision also will be
communicated 70 him there
The "Berliner Tageblatt' explains
this morning that its statement that
the basic features OF the answer al
ready have been settled was misunder-
stood. The paper asserts II meant only
10 say that draft of the answer had
been made, but that a decision had not
vet been reached. The wording of this
mornings statement indicates clearly,
however, that there was no misunder-
standing on the part OF the readers but
that the "Tageblstt" made an error
yesterday.
There is virtually no comment in the
press upon the situation except that
from the pen of Count Ernst Won Rev
entlow, who still appears TO believe a
breach with the United States is IN
evitable.
The official organ of the fIsnsabund,
the organization OF commercial inter
ests, refers TO the gravity of the de-
cision 70 be reached. IL says the rep
resentatives Of commerce. industry.
and trade belonging TO the Hsnssbund
are certain that the decision will be
reached with the dispassionate care
which the situation demands but are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
DEAN ROBBINS QUITS
GENERAL SEMINARY
Theologian's III Health Given as
Cause of Resignation.

The Rev. DR.. Wilford l.. Robbins has
resigned as dean of the General Theo-
logical Seminary after nearly thirteen
years Of service. Ill health, which has
disabled him for the last six months, is
the cause Of his retirement.
The board Of trustees received his
resignation a. the meeting yesterday.
II is not believed that Dean Robbins's
successor will be chosen until their
next conference, a month from now.
Dean Robbins was born in Boston in
1859. he was graduated from Amherst
and the Episcopal Theological School.
From 1885 70 1887 he was rector OF the
Church Of Our Redeemer. at Lexington,
Mass. In 1887 he was appointed dean
Of All Saints Cathedral. at Albany
He remained there until August |, 1908
when he became dean Of the General
Theological Seminary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
BANK OF IRELAND
SAVED BY COLLECIANS
Trinity Men Had Hot Reception
Waiting for Sim Feiners.

Liverpool, April SO.-How Trinity
College students saved tho Bank OF
Ireland is told by resident OF Liver
pool who has just arrived from Dublin.
at was the intention OF the Sim
Feiners," he said, "to take this instl-
tuition and its valuable contents. Op-
posite the bank stands the famous
Trinity College. where an officers
training corps Of students ls stationed
and the young officers had warm re-
ception in readiness.
hThe rebels, anticipating no trouble
shot down the few soldiers on guard at
the bank. But as they advanced there,
was q rife volley. The college had
been transformed into fortress. IN
the windows wore sandbags, loopholed
behind which were the students AT
the second volley the rebels broke and
fed "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
BRITISH SPIRIT AWAY
TWO SINN FEINERS
Take Rebel Plotters from Irish
Jail.

Tralee, Ireland, April 29.-Austin
Stack, commander OF the Tralee corps
Of Sim Feiners. and Cornelius Collins,
an accountant in the General Postoflce
at Dublin, who are charged with abet-
ting in the importation of arms from
the enemy. were taken from the Tralee
jail this afternoon under a strong mill
tary and police escort and removed on
train to an unknown destination.
There was no demonstration.
Collins and Stack were taken into
custody early in the week, following
the outbreak Of disorders in Dublin.
Another man Of unknown nationality
was arrested at the same time. but his
identity has not been disclosed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Ambassador GerardtOGet
Final Reply from Kaiser
Draft of Answer Made After Diplomats Audience with
Emperor-Leaders of the Empire at Head
quarters Conference

equally certain that Germany's dig
nifty as a nation and its freedom 20 use
all weapons Of defence will be fully
regarded.
The Hansabund hopes. however. 1t is
declared, that an honorable and peace
fu understanding will be reached. but
that Z such a solution proves impossi-
bic. all Germans will stand united be-
hind the Emperor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Initial Conference of
Generals Results in
Deadlock.
DEATH OF VILLA
AGAIN REPORTED
InsiStence That Bandit Is
No More Adds to GRAY
ity of Negotiations.

FL Paso, Tex, April 29.-Two con-
flicting proposals developed imme-
diately after the beginning Of the
conference TO decide the future dis
position of the American expedi-
tionary forces in Mexico. They are
understood temporarily TO have in
creased the gravity of the negotia
tions. The conference began in tho
Juarez Customs House at > o'clock
this afternoon and lasted for two
hours.
Another factor is believed to have
been injected into the situation by
the receipt of fresh reports that
Francisco Villa is dead.
Believes Death Confirmed.
Mexican Consul Andreas Garcia said
that Colonel Carlos Carranza had tele-
grarhed him from Cusihuiriachic that
he had been unable to find Villas
body, but that he had established be
yond dispute that the bandit leader
was dead, and the. he hoped to recover
the body in few days. The telegram
said all the evidence tended 10 confirm
the death of Villa
This telegram, il is understood, WAS
laid before the conferrees, but none
would confirm or deny it.
The initial meeting was held behind
closed doors in the big. green-tinted
room which Villa used as his council
chamber when ne dominated Northern
Mexico and Juarez was his headquar-
ters. Another conference will be held
tomorrow, this time in FL Paso.
Generals Hugh L. Scott and Fred
erick Funston represented the United
States. The Mexican conferrees were
General Aware Obregon. Mexican Min
ister OF War, and General Jacinto Ire
vino. military commander of the North
east District OF Mexico.
Withdrawal Proves Snag.
The progress Of the negotiations was
not divulged, but from an authoritative
source two things were learned:
First THAT the Mexican representa-
tivos reiterated the wish expressed in
General Carranza's recent note TO the
Washington government that the
American troops should be withdrawn
from Mexican soil at an early date.
Second That they were informed By
the American officials that the latter
we're not empowered 20 discuss the
withdrawal OF General Pershing's col
umrs.
II is understood the American repre-
sentatives told the Mexican officials
that If the Carranza government insist
ed on American withdrawal the CON
ference would go into a deadlock and
the whole matter would revert TO a
diplomatic discussion between Wash
ington and Mexico City.
The Mexicans, IL is understood, were
further informed that the purpose Of
the present conference. so far as the
United States Is concerned, is the de-
velopment of a specific plan for the CO.
operation Of the American and Mexican
armies in wiping out the bandit groups
that have caused so much bloodshed
along the border and that have re.1at-
edly taken American life in the interior
of Mexico.
Met "Half Way" BY Obregon.
L. is understood that General Obre-
gon. prior TO the conference, openly
a disinclination 10 discuss
any other subject than withdrawal and
that he carried this attitude into the
initial meeting.
After the primary issues had been
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
IRISH WOMEN FIGHT
UNDER BOTH FLAGS

Dublin. April 2s tvia LondonD.-
The trouble here Is accentuated by
women taking sides. Their attempts
10 get provisions In to the besieEed
rebels are resisted by oo-workers
who remain loyal.
Many free fights among the two
factions Of women are reported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
No Details Given Out.

The public as yet is too stunned to
formulate its feelings. IL has not had
time to digest the real meaning be-
hind the failure al kut or 10 fix
the responsibility. There is admiration
everywhere for the bravery and gall
lantry Of the men who did their best
in Mesopotamis, which only intensiies
the determination that this time the
blame shall not be shirked.
Even the existence of the Cabinet
itself, granted a new lease o. life last
week with difficulty, is considered in
some quarters TO be threatened. Taken
In conjunction with the conscriptson
issue. which must come TO head next
week, i, would not be surprising should
this prove the straw that broke ths
back OF the patient British public.
Details Of the surrender. II thI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Supplies Gone, Big
Force Lay Down
Arms.
FLOODS CHECKED
RELIEF FORCES
Foodship Goes Aground
in Tigris and Ends
Series of Disasters.

London, April 29.-Kut-el-Amara
has fallen. Unable TO withstand
starvation longer, and with all hope
of relief gone, General Townshend.
with 5000 men, have laid doWr thei.
arms to the besieging Turks.
For IA 3days the worlds eyes have
been centred on the gallant British
defence of a tiny peninsula in the
Tigris against fate and insuperaole
odds. 1t has watched repeated eff.
forts to relieve the brave garrison
push almost to the gates of the town.
only TO meet with failure. Each
line fate won.
1t truly seems as though some evil
genius had marked this expedition
for its own. Scarcely twenty miles
below on the Tigris are troops sent
to raise the siege Once they were
within six miles of Kut. But con
slant foods have held them unable
10 advance.
Tigris Turns Traitor.
Only four miles below the city is
or was-a ship bearing food in
plenty for Townshend's starving
men. Had it reached them resist
ance might have been further pro-
longed. In the treacherous shifting
sands of the river the vessel went
aground. The Turks got the sup
plies and riddled the ship.
Then there was nothing else 10 do
but surrender. So, arms and muni-
tions carefully destroyed, General
Townshend hoisted the white flag at
kut.
While the War Office officially
states the number of troops sur
rendered is less than 10000, a Con
stantinople report coming by way Of
Berlin puts it at 10000 This
dispatch says that General Towns
hend gave up his sword uncondi-
tionally.
The official statement regarding
the surrender says:
after a resistance protracted for
143 days and conducted with a gal
lantry and fortitude that will be
forever memorable, General Towns
hend has been compelled by the final
exhaustion Of his supplies TO sur
render.
Guns and Munitions Destroyed.
Before doing so he destroyed his
guns and munitions.
The force under him consists OF
2,970 British troops of all ranks and
services, and some 5000 Indian
troops and their followers"
Although it has been evident for sew
ftdl uhsS ludk tue government was
preparing the public for news OF
disaster in Mesopotsmia, London did
net expect such a blow. Coming on
the heels Of the Dublin revolt, it has
plunged the whole city into a pessi-
mism it has not known since the early
Gays OF the war.
But beneath the gloom already there
are oninous sounds. They rose when
the Galipoli adventure vas abandoned,
only 70 be proptiated by its unex-
pectedly slight cost. They we're heard
again when the authorities, call them
weak or careless, allowed the Irish
Volunteers 20 turn their arms sgains,
the King in Dublin. Now comes this
latest disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-30
Met Half Way" BY Obregon.

II is understood that General Obre-
gon. prior TO the conference, openly
expressed a disinclination 10 discuss
any other subject than withdrawal and
that ne carried this attitude into the
initial meeting.
After the primary issues had been
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WEATHER R

TO-DAY; TOMORROW PARTLY
Fsl' crouDY, LIGHT VARIABLE
WINDS.
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The Springdale news., 1916-03-31

or the lighter numbers. costuming vii he adopted.
 The Croatisn Tamburica Orchestra.
 This will be distinct novelty to the Southern Circuit Chautauqua pa irons. The tamburiaa is the na- i've instrument of Croatia and when properly played, produces the most beautiful music. These men are all natives of Croatia, of which Agra is the capital, near Seryia and just south of Austria. They appear in na- tive festival costumes. and give q program that for musical merit and instructive value is we'll worth hear ing They intersperse their instra- mental numbers with vocal folk songs and popular selections.
 The Caledonians.
 The Caledonians are a unique and spectacular organization, eivfng pre- grams entirely cut of the ordinary. This company includes the Sinelairs. the famous Scotch Trio, vel known throughout tie northwest as high class bag pipe players and folk dane CTS. They came to Us highly recon mended by Dr. Thomas McClary, Father ]. N Cleary ard the commit teenen of the various Chaatauquas, Lveeums and University Extension Courses where they have given their programs. They are handsomely cos- tdmed in Highlard kits and have wea numerous trophies at Highland gatherings.
 Their entertainment, which in ad- ditien to the bagPipe playing and folk dancing. consists of Scotch read ings and vocal music, is breezy and instructive
 Ye Olde Towne Quartette.
 This is q quartette of well blend
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31

Dollars added to their yearly pay.
 The railroads cannot meet this de mand.
 The train and enginemen know this-it must come out of the pocket of the public.
 It is for the people to look this squarely in the face.
 It is for the tens of thousands, who earn less than these men. 10 question the fairness Of their demands, fof the tens Of thousands ufcn the farms. who work more than ten hours U weigh tHe justice of this threat.
 Risae mus triumph over m sht.
 Might may win fer lack of kfeve dge, but the one hundred million who know the ruth should arise as oae and tel these three hundred thousand men You have sope tee fur
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31
PRUNING PEACH TREES

The severe weather of last winter has destroyed practically the entire Elberta peach crop of Northwest Ark ansas and Southwest Missouri
 The loss of this crop offers the grower an opportunity to prune back his peach trees and force new growth for next seasons crop Dehorniug or severe heading back is not desirable except in orchards seriously damaged by San Jose Scale. The center Of the tree should be opened up to adv init air and sunlight. All the main limbs should be cut back from one to four feet according to size of tree. Thin OIL the smaller limbs to make room for new growth. Do not hesi- tate to cut freely, because next years crop will be produced on new wood forced cut this year.
 For further information. write De partment of Development. Frisco Lines, Springfield, Missouri.
 Ashliegh P. Boles. XXX Horticultural Agent.
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31
Of Ioea! Interest


Remember the big s hcol f8i1' at the Armory Hal Friday Of this week.
 
 Jim Smith left Monday night for Vaughan, New Mexico, where he wi' accept a position tendered him by the Santa Fe railroad. Springdale will be we'll represented in this New Mex leo town now, four Springdale boys being located there: Albert Needham, Oscar Hawkins, Jim Smith and Uric Graham. The boys might organize a Springdale ball club in Vaughan; ey- cry one of them of a former member of the base ball team in Springdale, and they are leaving home just as the season opens here at home. Some local folks say the boys will return home before the season closes; here's hODin'
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31
THAT Ral.RoAp SITUATION.

The following facts relative c the threatened strike oh the railroads 8f tae United States. These were sent to Tne News by interested parties. boxing after the rai'r3ad side Of the situation:
 Three hundred thousand men wish b increase the burden of one hun dred million people.
 Truly the tail wags the dog.
 Minority and majority seem to be reversed
 But a minority sturg by wrong of ten oserccmes a majority. The turning points of history hinge upon such conditions
 The questions are what wrongs have these three hundred thousand men suffered that justify them in adding to the cost of living of one hundred million Of their fellow men. Is their cause just and who are they?
 They are the highest paid employees of their class in the world-they are the eaginemen and trainmen Of the railroads of the United States.
 Engineers now receive from $175 to $325 q month; firemen from $i25 Ito S232 month.
 Their wages since 1903 have risen. not step by step. but by leaps and bounds.
 
 Their working day is ten hours. They do not want a shorter day.
 They want more pay for identically the same work they now do
 They have not been given an inch, they have been given several els and now filled with power, they de- mand more.
 They fthe train and enginemen) ;. want One Hundred Million Dollars
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31
DRAG THE ROADS

Right along with the campaign for safe farming should go the campaign for good roads. All grading should ba done before Ire firs.of Juit and tha dragging should come after every rain all the year round. when the ground is just right for dragging. The frequent dragging Of piece Of wood with a very little grading of good road \ good road is a bless bad placee will after d while make a ing 10 every member Of the farmers family as well as to the general pub lie. Drag. Brother, Dragt
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31
SAVE SOIL MOISTURE

Because We have big rains in January and February is no reason why farmers should not try hard now to save soil moisture. Disc before blowing. harrow each half days blowing and harrow after each rain Or oftener and keep a good dint mulch This frequent working will kill weeds those silent robbers CT the lazy. Plant the corn in a good moist seed bed ard after about four or five days harrow lightly and harrow again when eern corn is up two or three inches and then the ground wit1 be in fine condition for the first cuIti- vation Force the rapid growing of corn by frequent cultivation
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31

CTS Chautauua management hearing them at the Chicago Studio of Elias Day were so impressed with the brilliancy of their work that they entered into contract with them for .Wo seasons. the Chautauqua sea son Of 1916 add the Lyceum season of f9t6-17. An atmosphere that is altogether fascinating and unusual is created by the charming personal ities of these young women They are musicians to their finger-tips.
 Their program comprises vocal and Instrumental quartet numbers. solos, duets, trios. pianologues and readings Their beautiful costumes and remarkable versatility contribute to a most delightful entertainment.
 The Haydn Vested Choir.
 This organization is another one of the justly celebrated and popular vocal organizations organized and coached by Madam Mabelle Wagner Shank. who las such, conspicuous sue eesses + her credit as the Westmin- ter Cathedral Choir, the Handel Choir and the Cecilian Choir They will do the best music in sacred and operatfo literature and as in the case Of Madam Shank's other ehoirs, will give for variety. many lighter numbers from light opera ard popp- lar musical hits of the day. Tbe caoir will appear for the religious numbers in vestments ard for some
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31
SIN OF STALK BURNING

There are still few Arkaasas lrmers who are committing the un. agricultural sin cf burn ag corn and cotton stalks The fol. owing crop vill burn several days leaer than crop where stalks are
 and ploWed under. Every farm $ club should take up this mat z and aGead wzta their Reighhees til this stalk burning sal be !
 ng of the past
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31
TO THOSE WHO CARE

Whether they just have something on or whether their clothing lend that classy distinction noted among particular dressers
 The best is the cheapest in the long run.
 This appeal Is to men, women and boys. am prepared to handle lad fes tailoring and can make your suits, jackets and skirts rom the same nigh grade cloth that mems suits are made from
 All ny suits have that unique tail ored=e5feet which only tailor ean lmpart to them.
 invite your inspection O my 1916 spring and summer mpisz and fashions
 I have the latest Paris suit fash ions for=ladies. PIease=eall and=be convinced.
 Yoars=far honest goods. NO. and prices.
 NJ l.. Carpenter. If Merchant Tailor.
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31

In letter to The News from Corpus Christie. Texas, ! N Pogue. of this place. gives some interesting data: He is in that state selling apples. and among other things says: l am here selling a ear of Arkansas apples; owing to tAe continued drouth over Texas, makes money
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31

$9OO for , 1-2 acres with improvements and some fruit; in city limits. See us for bargains.
 Fredricks Realty Go.
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31

matters close. have about sold out here, prices are low and very slow The farmers here seem to be about two mon s ahead of our eoun- try. The corn here is from 70 s inches high, and other stuff about the same, and the weather is summer like Will be home about the 3rd of April "
The Springdale news., 1916-03-31

I have on hand a piano for sale or trade. It is in excellent condition, as good as new and the price is right. y
 R. l.. Morgan.