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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
WALTHER LEAGUE IN
PLEASING PROGRAM
Opening Entertainment Well
Attended; Second Perfor-
nance Wednesday.

The first performance Of the en-
tertainment by the Walther league
OF the St. Peters Lutheran church
was given Tuesday night in the
school room before large audience.
Favorable mention is due those par
ticipating in the program for the
splendid way in which their parts
were handled
The opening number was a piano
duet by Miss Amanda and Edwin
Fischmann. This was followed by a
pleasing sketch. How the Story
Grew" in which the Misses Frieda
Wilder. Luella Fischmann. Flora
Otterstein. Hilda Behse. Eloise Pc
tersOn, Amanda Fischmann and Ruth
Schnabel took part Oscar Peterson
gave a numerous reading, "Oh, desc
Women" Miss Clara Fischmann
rendered two vocal solos. The fifth
number was another sketch, "A
Perplexing Situation" in which the
characters were taken by +. +. Gre
mel. Luella Fischmann, George Gef-
fort. Amanda Fischmann, Esther
schmidt, Clara Fischmann, Eloise
Petersen. Ida Petersen. o. Petersen.
Hilda Behse. l.. Gundt, +. Ffsch-
mann and Charles Meyer.
Fred Otterstein rendered a pleas
ing violin solo, which was followed
b. a third playlet. Here She Goes. -
The characters in this sketch were
capably taken care Of by the follow
ing: oscar Petersen, +. =. Gremel.
+. Eischmann, Edgar Wilder. Will
liam Kartechner, William Schmidt,
and George Geffert. A second per-
Torrance will be given Wednesday
night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
STARS TIE FOR FIRST
PLACE IN H. S. LEAGUE
standings of the Teams.

Knocking three pitchers out of
box and then suffering defeat, was
the iU-fate of the lowly Pirates yes
terdav afternoon when they We're
defeated by the close score of Is TO
u. The win now makes a three
cornered tie for first place.
Batteries for the Stars-Williams.
Mechlemberg. Minnie and Seifert;
for the Pirates-Nan Wrinkle. Cud-
daily and Mcmillan. The Stars had
"a big lead until the sixth inning
when they put Mechlem berg in the
box. His offerings wers well taken
BY the sea rovers. who secured
eight runs of him. The protested
game between the Dodgers and Maps
will be played of Thursday after
noon on the Wells ST. diamond.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
ALTAR GUILD TENDERS
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

The members of the Altar guild
of st. Pau!'s Episcopal church
pleasantly surprised Mrs C. A. Os-
from, 903 HOmewood av.. on the oc-
casion of her birthday anniversary,
Tuesday afternoon. To the number
Of 10, the ladies went to the Ostrom
residence and genuinely surprised
the lady OF the house, who was
completely overwhelmed by the good
wishes extended her. a picnic din
ner. the piece de resistance Of which
was a huge birthday cake, was en-
ioyed Mrs. OstrOm was the recip-
lent of many presents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
MANY FAIL TO CLEANUP.

Notices have been sent 70 delin-
quent persons who failed TO take
advantage Of cleanup last week by
Health officer II. +. Strubbe, and
many more will be sent out within
the next few days. There is an order
by which they can be forced 70 clean
up unsightly places
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
FLORENCE REED STARS
IN PLAY AT LINCOLN

AT Bay" stirring five reel
drama of crooked politics is the
leading attraction at the Lincoln
theater today Miss Florence Reed
is featured in this wonderful Gold
Rooster play and she ia given some
chances for splendid acting. The
plot is a strong one dealing with a
mans attempt TO stop the district
attorney from closing the city's gam
bling houses.
Mary Pickford in Divided Love"
will be the other offering on this
exceptional bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
"SICK" MAN GIVEN
CHANGE BY JUDGE

Wesley Cook was given a fine Of
50 and costs by Judge Feig in police
court Wednesday morning when ar
raigned on a charge of intoxication.
Upon a plea of illness. chiefly ner-
vousness, and a promise TO let the
stuff" alone. the judge suspended
the sentence
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
CLEANERS ANNUAL PICNIC.

The Ancient order of Cleaners of
Mint Arbor will hold their annual
picnic at Towle's grove, Wednesday,
June 81. 1t will he an all-day af-
fair. An interesting program is in
course of preparation and will be
published later. A meeting to dis
cuss the project was held in Cooks
school house Tuesday night and
much enthusiasm was evinced over
the project.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
FARCE COMEDY GIVEN
BY M0NTR0SE PLAYERS

The Montrose players viii present
Gus COINS "Runaways" as the Of
fering for Wednesday. their third
day in the city. The play is a laugh
able farce comedy in two acts. Clara
Kimban Young in "a two part pic
ture. Beauty Unadorned." Will be
one OF the other attractions. while a
Biograph drama. Just Cold is also
on the bill
Dream Faces" a play by Forbes
Robertson. was offered by the play
ers Tuesday and despite the in
cIemency OF the weather. good audi
ences were attracted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
MRS. R. w. GAYL0R
REPORTED IMPROVED

Mayor r. W. Gaylor returned
Tuesday night from Chicago where
he has been in attendance upon his
wife who was operated upon a week
ago. Mrs. Gaylor is improving and
will be out of the hospital within a
week if no complications arise. Mr..
Gaylor will return TO Chicago
Thursday and will slap until his wife
leaves the hospital
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
DORCAS AID MEETS

Mrs. p. I. Mason. III Lincoln
way E. entertained the ladies OF the
Dorcas Aid society of the Methodist
Memorial church Tuesday afternoon.
After a brief business session the
afternoon was spent in social diver
sions. A dainty luncheon was serv-
ed by the hostess.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
SODALITY ENTERTAINS.

The young ladies of the soladity
of ST. Joseph's church entertained
at a reception TO Miss Mayme
Scheivelhut. in St Josephs hall last
night. on the occasion of her mar
riage next week TO Alois Besinger.
Sixty members were present. Music
and games featured the evening.
Miss Scheivelhut was presented with
a picture of the Madonna. Miss
Bertha Schmitt making the presen-
tation speech. Luncheon was served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
ANNOUNCE WINNERS
OF HANDICAP MEET
EIISaSSer Tourney Closes With
Good Marks in Singles
and Doubles.

League and tournament bowling
in Nfishawaka closed Tuesday night
when the final rollers in the big
handicap tournament which has
been in progress at the +. c. Eli
sasser alleys attacked the pins.
Throughout the tournament some
high class shooting has been seen.
the men with the big handicaps
coming through with good scratch
games and coping the money. while
the high men fell down in their roll
ing.
Finals in the singles and doubles
were shot last night and the follow
ing winners were announced for the
tournament:
Doubles McDaniels and knight.
1.291. $3.50; Mclean and Johnson
12Se. $500. Hartford and Mander.
PIP. 5000: Haney and Weiss, l.
25g. $500. H0ll0well and Donovan,
1895. $500: r Went and Guy, l.
$50. 1915: Sherman and Parvis. l.
go. $3.50: Zilky and Werntz. 1,22O.
1925; Stump and iWiney, 1,2l6,
$500: Huber and Achenbach, 1,2l0,
S2.75: Engledrum and Dolpa. and
Bernhart and Beyers, 1,2OS. split
SAYS: Davies and Hahn, 1904,
S2.OO. r. Kochenderfer and Holm.
1872. Sf.75; McDOnough and Hart
ley. 1.19O. $50: Nielsen and High
shew. 1,1S6. s1.25; Yenn and Camp
bell. 1.185. $1.00: Henry and PAN
cake. 1.1S5, s1.OO.
Singles Werntz. Sos, $500; Klein
664. $500; Holland. Gel. $3.50;
Foltz. 65S. $500: Achenbach. 646.
S3.75: Weiss. 637. $3.50; knight,
634. $3.25: Vergin. 6S3. $500; +.
Roth. 63I. S2.75; Bredemus. 627.
$3.50; Campbell. 625, S2.25; Turner,
go. $2-OO; F'reehafer and Waters.
619. split $3.25; V. Yoder, eli, $1.25;
+. Lolita. GA. S1.OO: Winey, 613.
S1.OO; Davies. sos. s1.OO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
LOCAL MAN LEADS STATE.

j. G. Irwin. the hustling represen-
tative of the John Hancock Insur-
ance Co. has returned from Indi-
annapolis. where he attended a meet
ing OF the agents of the district. Mr..
Irwin has led the state in business
for the past two years, and is again
leading up TO the present time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
FUNERAL SERVICES.

Charles VI. Stoops. FOUND dead In
bed at his home. 221 +. Battell ST.
Tuesday morning. Will be buried
Thursday morning at 9 O'Clock from
- Nonica's church. Rev. j. r.
Hickman officiating Burial will be
"a 81. Joseph's cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
FIRE DEPARTMENT ITEMS.

Frank DeRose left for Chicago
Wednesday morning for a weeks
stay. Saturday morning Frank will
be married TO a Chicago girl.
Joe Scheibelhut Harry Hopkins,
Carl Wilke and Roy Lott went after
mushrooms Wednesday morning in
wilkes Man in the Moon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
NusHAwAKA PERSONALS.

Mrs. Fred COrpOran has returned
from a trip TO Niles and Gary, Ind.
Miss Edith Meyer OF Grand
Rapids, Mich. is visiting with rela-
tives in this city.
Charles Dywer of LapOrte spent
Wednesday transacting business in
this city.
Miss Catherine Play Of Grand
Rapids. Mich. is spending a week
with relatives in this city.
r. j. W Fink has returned from
trip 10 Denver, Colo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS.

International News Service
NEW YORK. May 17.-Steamers
sailing TO-DAY: Kroonland Liver
pool. (Amercan); Adriatic. Liver
pool. British
Due 10 arrive today: Carpathia.
Liverpool: Mesaba. London: Satsu-
ma. Archangel; Siberia. Gibraltar;
Bowie. Manchester.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
GIVE RECEPTION WEDNESDAY.

a farewell reception will be given
Wednesday evening in the new pub
lie library for Prof. J. F. Nuner,
who will begin his duties as super
irtendent OF the South Bend public
schools July l. Prof. d. W. Horton
VIII be an honored guest.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
SPECIAL LIMITED EXCHANGE
OFFER

Our price. $3.50; allowance for
any old iron. 800. our exchange
price on a Peerless electric. the
worlds greatest hatiron. $3.50. Used
by half a million happy women.
One week only. O. +. Lang < CO.
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
STORAGE AND TRANSFER.

WEISS < BAILEY-Transfe and
storage Household goods and
piano moving given careful atten-
ton. We employ only honest. ex-
Derienced men. Get our prices
ONCE los +. second. Home phop =
49, and 226 Bell 233 and sos.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
WILL BUILD RESIDENCE

Fawn Finch was given a building
permit Wednesday morning for the
ing on the corner of Lawrence and
Forest SITS. value $1,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17

Mushrooms, on account OF the
amount OF nitrogen they contain.
approach nearer TO animal food
than any other vegetable product
An analysis made by Prof. Atwood
shows that mushrooms contain 3.5
pSU cent prsteIdS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
O. f. 5. WILL ENTERTAIN.

The ladies OF the Order OF Eastern
Star will entertain their friends at
the Masonic temple Thursday after
noon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17

The first French settlement in
Minnesota was made in 1927. when
Rene Boucher, Sieur de Ia Per
riere. erected Ft. Beauharnias on
tie west shore Of Lake Pepin. as
the widely inundated Mississippi
valley is there called over a length
of many miles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
FIFTH GRADE DEFEATED.

The fifth grade indoor team OF the
feated by the fourth grade team
Tuesday afternoon. The score was
10 Z.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
wooDMEN CIRCLE MEETS.

The Home Grove No. 10, Wood
men circle held its regular meet
ing Tuesday evening at the Orches-
ira hall Routine business was dis
posed Of.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

Unclaimed letters are at the post
office for Frank Arney. Louis Can
doll, Miss Pearl Fink, Is. f, Hollis
ter Mrs G. Jackson. Milo Kirkpa-
trick. Miss II. Harlin and Mrs. f.
Noel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Choice lot on Indiana
av., bargain If taken at once.
Inquire 1O9 y Main St
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17

DR. Ivan +. Smith. Dentist. Rooms
1 2 EngIedrum Bldg. Bell phone
II: Home 49,.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17

FOR SALE room house modern
except furnace. near business CEN
ter. room house 18th ST: 5 room
cottage +. Marion ST. Vacant lot Co
dur 81. Riverside addition. Acre tract
tn room cottage. Mishawaka
Beroth * Moon. Attorneys. 1S6-15S
y. Main St. South Bend Phones:
6-2s-6267
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17

For one week only, o. f. Lang q
Co. will allow 500 in trade for old
hatirons You can trade them for
brand new, latest pattern guaranteed
Peerless electric. the worlds great
est hatiron.-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17

FOR SALE BARGAlN5-TwO eight
room. modern houses east. Cash
or contract Also 4 apartment fiat
good rental proposition TO trade for
farm or vacant lots See ID. X.
Ehnes. Masonic Temple Bldg.
phones. Home III: Bell SO.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
AUros. MOTOR & BICYCLES.

FOR SALE--Five-pcssengeT cross
country Ramoler. Al condition.
Call Mishawaka. Home phone Il;
Iiell 621-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17


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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
MlSHAWAKA CLASSIFIED
WANT ADS

FOR SALE Three Studebaker
dump boxes. two Kansas City
wheel scraper. as good as new; two
slips. dozen and a half shovels. and
other tools. Enquire 2O3 W. Sixth
St. or call Home phone 521.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-17
ELLSASSER ALLEYS

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New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
CHy Aens

Officers of Court Spinoza will be installed at the meeting this evening.
 Just try a Big Mozart and you will always smoke N. B. cigars.-advt.
 A son, James Jr., has been born to MT. and Mrs. James Carty of New York. $ Mrs. Carty was formerly Miss Hattie Douglas of this city.
 Tonight, machinists dance, Turn hall, Lynch's Orch. Adm. 25c.-advt.
 Drawing at Berlin Grange Red Roses Carnival tonight. Last night advt.
 John O'Brien, an old time resident of this city and now engaged in the manufa curing business in South Bend, Ind, is stopping here on bus mess trip and renewing old acquaint- ances.
 The case of Matilda Anselmo vs. Virginia Ferrara was heard by Judge J. T. Meskill in the city court this af- ternOon. Klett & filling represented the defendant and Judge F. B. Hun gerford appeared for the plaintiff
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
TENNIS CLUB FORMED.

Organization of tennis club to be known as the Erwin team, was perfected last evening at the home of Miss Antoinette Hem on Warlock street. Officers elected were: Presi- |Gent, Fred Andres, and treasurer, Miss Antoinette Hem. Kenneth Futile was named as manager. The club will hold another meeteing next Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Hem. After a little practice the members expect to become pro- ficient enough to take on some of the , stars at Forest Hills next summer. With the success the Boys club is attaining in securing funds, the club has in mind the holding of a "tag Gay'' in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
NAME DECORATION COMMITTEE
Swedish Residents to Make City
 Beautiful for Brief Time

The first meeting of the decoration committee of the United Swedish Singers societies which will hold national convention in this city in .Tune was held last evening in the office of Dr. E. T. FrOmen. The com nnittee organized with the naming of Severin Johnson as chairman and $. A. Odin as secretary. Other mem- hers of the committee are, pr. Fromen, Albert Anderson, Aaron Carlson. K. A. Johnson and John Peterson.
 This committee will be in full charge of the work of decorating Vega and Turner halls and Fox's theater and a subcommittee con- sistng of S. A. Odin and Albert An derson will discuss decorating busi- ness houses on the line of march with the merchants. The committee will meet again next Tuesday even ing.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
MARKET FIRM BUT
 NOT SPECTACUI
SCoVill Mig. Extra Dividend
 Feature Of Week
Furnished by Richter & Go. )

Furnished by Richter & Co.)
 The local market has been and strong during the past week particular note was the announc( by the Scoville Manufacturing pany of ten per cent. extra div which is to be paid May first.
 ing last November, this company five per cent. extras each month and including March first. On first an eight per cent. dividend declared in adition to the rC quarterly 2 per cent. The tel cent. extra declared for May therefore largest that they hay clared since war boom started. expected that this monthly extr be kept up for some time The holds strong at 545 bid, $50 aske dividend) American Brass is q 267 bid, 270 asked. Eagle LOG quoted 62 1-2 bid. 63 1-2 asked!
 Bristol Stocks Strong.
 Of the Bristol stocks, New D turc has been active and strong, ing prices today are 195 bid, asked. Sales of Bristol Brass taken place at prices ranging 68 to 69, and 112 is bid for NeN parture Preferred but ther~ is in the market.
 In regard to the New Britain s American Hardware is quoted 1 123, Stanley Works 741a to Landers, Frary & Clark 6O1s to North & Judd is quoted at 10; 105 asked, but there is very stock in the market at these 6l Union Manufacturing Company been quite active with sales ra from 80 to 81. New Britain Ma is 79 bid, 81 asked. American siery has been inactive, but pric, main the same-135 bid, 145 ask' Insurance Is Quiet.
 The Insurance stocks of Han have all been quiet and are quot follows: Aetna Fire 389 bid, 392 d Hartford Fire 805 bid, 820 a National Fire, 375 bid, 385 d Phoenix Fire, 390 bid, 395 a Standard Fire, 65 bid, 68 asked. Life Insurance stocks are quote, follows: Aetna Life, 642 bid, asked. Aetna Accident and Lial 392 bid, 400 asked. Connecticut eral Life, 695 bid. Hartford Boiler, 330 bid and Travellers, 76t 770 asked.
 There has been very little tr; in Colts Arms stocks, but there is little in the market and, any pal lar demand for stock would rest Q marked advance in our opinio is quoted 7S0 bid, 790 asked.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
DIR. OHMAN IS AGAIN
 OUTBREAKS CHOICE
Reelected President of New Eng land Conference at Annual Con-
 vention in MiddIetown Today.

Middletown April 27-The several hundred delegates to the fifth annual conference of the New England Evan gelical Lutheran Augustana Synod, which opened here yesterday, today devoted large part of their atten- tion to the transaction of the busi- ness of the conference.
 Church problems and methods for increasing the activity of the church in it's various departments were dis cussed by the speakers.
 Rev. pr. $. G. Ohman of New Britain, the president, reported that the year had been a successful one, both as to membership and finances. Officers were elected during the af- ternoon, Dr. Ohman being reelected president and Rev. J. E. A. Evart, of Manchester, N. H., vice president.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
PREFERS SOLDIER LIFE. Samuel Lazar Of this City DisIikes Factory Work and EnIists.

this city for the past five years today enlisted at the recruiting station in Hartford and will leave for Fort Slocum immediately. He passed the physical examination in excellent style and will be assigned as a mem Der of the cavalry.
 Lazar told Corporal Marcus M. Shore he was brought up in the cav airy in Persia and has a desire to serve his country and live in the open. Since coming to this country, he has been employed in a local factory, but the closed walls were too irksome, but him. The work did not agree with, nor does he agree with Sherman
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
BIG CONVENTION HERE.

The annual convention of the Fed held in this city on Friday, May 12, and yesterday President Mrs. w. E.. Hoyt of Winsted was here making preliminary arrangements. The mem- bership of this federation is over 2,0OO and a large assemblage is promised for this city. The chief ad- dress of the convention will be deliv- cred Thursday evening, May Il, when Miss Charlotte Molyneux Holloway will speak on "The Industrial Condi- tions of the Women Workers of Con- nectiCut.''
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
FORMER LOCAL MAN
 FOUND DEAD TO-DAY
John Queenin Discovered Laying in Yard of His Boarding House
 in Park City.

John Queenin, a former local man who has several children in this city, was found dead in the yard of a Bridgeport boarding house early this morning. The police were notified and they in turn informed the dead mans relatives.
 But little is known here of Mr. Queenin as he had not resided in this city for some time. Before going to Bridgeport he was located in Meri- iden. The Misses Margaret and May Queenin are daughters and Raymond Queenin is son.
 Mrs. Queenin died last winter after a short illness with pneumonia, under somewhat tragic circum mstances. Rea- lizing that the end was near she made all preparations for her own funeral.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
AIRCRAFT co. BANKRUPT.

Bridgeport, April 27.-President John D. Cooper filed a petition in the superior court today asking that the Cooper Aircraft company of this city be thrown into the hands of a re- ceiver. Judge Webb appointed Attor- ney William J. Bulkeley temporary receiver under $5,OO0 bonds. This company, which is capitalized at $5O,- 900, manufactures hydroaeroplanes aeroplanes and motor boats.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
INDICT MANSFIELD
 FOR TRAIN WRECK
Engineer of "Gilt Edge Express Must Answer for Collision at Bradford,
 R. I. On April IT.

West Kingston, R. l., April 27.- Charles H. Mansfield, engineer of the Gilt Edge Express on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad which crashed into a local train at Bradford, April IT, causing the death of five passengers, today was indicted for manslaughter on two counts by a special grand jury, called to conduct an investigation into the wreck.
 The court ordered a capias issued for Mansfields arrest. The indict- ments cover the deaths of Miss Janet Clarke of Westerly and Mrs. Oscar Martelle of Southbridge, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
FINANCIAL NEWS
MARKET RECOVERS
 AT OPENING TODAY
Gains Are Again Offset by Mod-
 crate Declines

New York, April 27, Wall Street, 10:30 a. n1.--Material recoveries from yesterdays final prices were registered at today's opening of the stock mar ket, although gains were again offset by moderate losses.
 The familiar specialties, particular 1y American and Baldwin Locos, Cru cible Steel, Studebaker and United States Industrial Alcohol advanced 1 to 1 h points and United States Steel, which was under restraint in the previous session, also showed marked improvement.
 There was a broader demand for high class rails, the Pacific, Reading Erie Chesapeake and Ohio rising 1 to almost ? points, with further activity in Norfolk & Western. Mercantile Marine preferred was firm but the common receded a point. Bethlehem Steel fell to 435.
 Closing-Reading, at an extreme advance of 1-2 points, featured the final hours active movement. The closing was strong.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-27
BASEMENT PREDICTS
 UPRISING'S FAILURE
Believes His Personal Leadership Was Necessary for Success of Rebellion
 in Ireland.

London, April, 26. 6:13 p. m.-Sir Roger Easement, it is reported has expressed belief that the uprising in Ireland would be a failure on account of his capture. His leadership, he said, was necessary to the success of the movment
 Several newspapers support the theory advanced by A. Conan Doyle a year ago that Sir Roger is insane. The Westminster Gazette advocates that he be disposed of by placing him in 1unatic asylum.