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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25
POWERFUL GERMAN
INFLUENCES WORK
TO AVERT BREAK
Oppose Any Action Which
Might Lead to Severance
Of Relations With U. S.
SOCIALISTS AND LABOR
LEADERS USE INFLUENCE
Confidential Dispatches Received
by State Department From
Ambassador Gerard.
CONFERS WITH CHANCELLOR
Won Betiunann-Hollwcg TO See En-
peror Again Before Replying
TO American Note.
SOCIALISTS AND LABOR
LEADERS USE INFLUENCE
CoNFERs WITH CHANCELLOR
Won BethInann-HOllwcg TO See En-
peror Again Before Replying
to American Note.

WASHINGTOE. April ci.--Indcationa
that powerful influences in German
politics are opposed 70 any action by
the Berlin government which might
lead 10 the severance Of diplomatic re-
lationa with the United States arc un
derstood to be contained In confidential
dispatches received to-day by the State
Department from Ambassador Gerard.
Socialists and labor leaders are report
ed as being particularly adverse 20 any
such move
Other dispatches from Mir. Gerard
wcrc said 10 contain strong intimations
that the Berlin government would
make some concessions TO the United
Stn,cs in reply 10 the note demanding
the Immediate abandonment of prcseut
methods OF submarine warfare. It ia
still uncertain. however, whother these
will be sufficiently broad to meet the
American demands.
Officials allowed il TO become known
that Ambassador Gerard's dispatches
indicated tina, Germany would GO to
great lengths 10 preserve friendly re-
lations with the United States NJ
Gerard IS understood 20 have gained
his views during conversations with
Berlin officials. including Foreign Min
lister Won Jagow.
EMPHASIZE DIFFICULTIES
CONFRONTING GOVERNMENT
HIS dispatches are said TO emphasize
the difficulties by which the German n
government is confronted in endeayor-
ing 10 meet the demands or the United
states without arousing the clement
which insists upon relentless CUB
marine warfare against the shipping
OF the entente allies.
The State Department was awaiting
dsplatch from Mr.. Gerard reporting
the results OF a lengthy conference late
to-day with DR.. Won Bcthmann- Hou-
veg. Imperial German Chancellor. Press
dispatches announcing that the con-
ference had taken place were closely
read ohicials expressed a particularly.
Keen interest in that part Of the press
reports which indicated that the rcplv
I" th" American note would not be
made until after the Chancellor has
another opportunity 20 confer with the
emperor. who is at the front. The fact
tnat the conference lasted more than
an hour was regarded rs bcin. n hope
lii sign: IL being pointed out that II
the Gerinan government was disposed
NOT TO meet the American demands I,
was Improbable there would have been
discussion OF such length a report
from Ambassador Gerard is expec1ed
tomorrow.
All 0f the ambassadors dispatcher
received since the present crisis began
are held hy high officials TO he OF
highly confidential nature. Conse
quently, only meager details OF the
contents are available.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25


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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25

most OF the American troops arc
no" In tho vicinity Of Casas Grandes.
w. 'hiics south OF the border and 800
''i'cs north OF General pcrshins's most
""N"hced column near Parral It is re-
po'tcn mat this camp is now located
"t Adeia' a small village not far from
'arr"I ohicers here would not be sur-
Pr'sed II The redisposition saw al, these
o"tiE'nS commands brought northward
10 'he Sasas Grandes region. whess thoy
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
FENNIMORL.

Fenn;more Times: A dandy rain
the first in good many long weeks
visited this section Friday evening and
did a world Of good. We hope to be
favored with more such now that the
ice has been broken. It was also about
the first thunder storm Of the season.
The present summer has indeed been a
most remarkable one, almost continu-
ously hot and dry for more than nine
weeks Another nice shower last night
helped along considerably.
Work on the new Catholic parochial
school is progressing nicely. The foun-
dation is all completed and work ON
the wall has begun. The new walk,
grading and curling in front of the
church and parsonage is a finished job
and presents a fine appearance.
The narrow guage whistle gave the
alarm of fire yesterday morning about
6 o'clock, just as the majority of peo-
pie in town were getting up. 1t proved
to be at Mike Trainor's, who was get
ting ready to take ar early trip in his
Ford car. He had just cranked the car
when the same burst into flames. A
defective ignition wire ignited the gas
and set fire to the engine. The car was
only slightly damaged.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07

Elizabeth of Phoenix, Arizona, were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs Edward
Curnow, Jr. the past week. They left
Friday for Boston, where Miss Jones
will attend the Emmerson College.
Miss Barbara Jeuck was in Chicago
several days last week.
Edward McCabe and Dennis Regain
of Milwaukee were welcome visitors
with friends here Wednesday.
Rev. FIR. Nicholas Warken of Water
town has been guest with Mr. and
Mrs N. j. Kieffer and the BERGEN
family this past week.
Mrs Burdette Given and daughters
Edith and Florence arrived here Wed
Mr. and Mrs Fred Brown of Highland
visited relatives here Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs Peter Dallas were recent
visitors with relatives at Edmund.
Miss Nellie Padon Of Chicago is the
guest of her grandfather, J. p.
Hawkins.
nesday from Manchester, Iowa, for a
two weeks visit with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Nicholas Simon.
Mrs 5. R. Ridley left last week to
visit relatives in Chicago.
Mrs John Davies and son visited at
Platteville the past week.
Mrs Milton Evans and son Lester
have returned from a two weeks visit
at Dodgeville.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
BELMONT.

Belmont Success: Owen Quinn had
steer killed by the east bound passeng
er Sunday.
M J. Minor of Mineral Point, was
here Thursday to visit his brother O. F..
Minor, who is seriously i'll at his home
in this city. Badge. was a printer in
the SOS, and while here found time to
drop in at the Success Office and have
a fraternal chat with the editor.
Fire starting from spark from a
threshing engine destroyed nine stacks
of grain and the 81 by 48 foot barn on
the farm of John Dochnahl four miles
north of Dodgeville last Thursday
The Livingston School Fair will be
held Saturday, October 7. Some valu-
able prizes will be offered and splen
did program is being arranged. Liv
might we'll be proud Of.
An editor works 365 days in the year
to get out SO issues of the paper; that s
labor. Once in a while subscriber
pays in advance for his paper; that's
capital. And once in while some son
of a sea cook of dead beat takes the
paper for two or three years and then
skips out without paying for it; that
anarchy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
PLATTEVILLE.

Platteville Witness: Mr. and Mrs
Grant Eastman and son Douglas motored
to Mineral Point Sunday and spent the
day at the Bert Walker home. Mr. and
Mrs Clarence Wackman of Lake Mills
returned with them to spend the week.
A. D. Chatelle, who was recently in
jured in an auto wreck near Warren,
has so far recovered that he has re-
turned to his home in Darlington.
Mrs Charles Knight and children re-
turned to their home at Reno, New,
last week.
Mrs William Tregilgus of Mineral
Point is visiting her daughter Mrs Will
M. Rindlaub.
Rev. and Mrs Tresidder visited the
week end at Mineral Point at the J. R.
Toay home.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
MINERAL POINT OF TODAY
NOTES BY THE DEMOCRATS
NEWS CATERER.

Mrs Jack COlmer returned to Chicago
Friday, after a two weeks visit with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs c.. C.. Colds
worthy. Her mother accompanied her
to Chicago for visit.
Miss Elizabeth Kim spent last week
at Dodgeville on business.
Miss Matilda Hutchis- n att nded the
Western Wisconsin conference at
Baraboo last week.
Mrs May Averly and daughter of
Dodgeville were the guests of Mrs Ed
ward CurnOw, Jr. and Mrs James
kittO Thursday.
Mrs Frank Rogers and daughters
Caroline of Fort Dodge, Iowa, spent
the past week here with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Robert James.
Josiah Lanyon and grandson Cyrus
White, Miss Gladys White and Miss
Dorothy Reynolds of Milwaukee return
cd Tuesday from several weeks stay
at Mantle, Colo.
MI anu MIS- d L a.. HeHufd ana FAMILY
returned last Wednesday from Ep-
worth Heights, Ludington, Mich,
where they spent the summer
Miss Lucille Stoneroade of Colorado,
Texas, was recent guest of Mr. and
Mrs Will f. MolitOr
Mrs H. 5. We'll has been spending
the past week with her daughter Mrs
Erwin Penhallegon in Chicago.
Mrs Charles Terrill visited with her
sister Mrs Charles Corson at Platteville
the past week.
Mrs David Jones and daughter
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO
CREDITORS.
STATE of Wisconsin, County Court, Iowa
- county-1n probate.
In re estate of Sarah Agnes Davidson, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given. That at the special
term of.said court to be held on the End Tuesday
of September, A. D. 1916 at the Court House
in the city of Dodgeville, county of Iowa and
State of Wisconsin, there will be heard and con-
sidered, the application of Mable Jennetta
Clemens for the appointment of an administra-
tor of the estate of Sarah Agnes Davidson, late
of the town Of Rec Heights, in the State of
South Dakota. deceased.
Notice is hereby further given, That at the
regular term of said court to be held at said
court house. on the 1st Tuesday Of January A.
D. 1917, there will be heard, considered and
adjusted all claims against said Sarah Agnes
Davidson, deceased.
And notice is hereby further given, That all
such CLAIMS for examination allowance must be
presented to said county court at the Court
house in the city of Dodgeville, in said county
and state on or before the 10th day of December.
A. D. 1916, or be barred.
Dated August l5 1916.
By the Court:
ALDRo jerks, County Judge
nj Attorney
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
OBSCURE HEROES.
These Humble Workers Only Do Their
Duty and Wear No Medals;

Twelve boys took an abandoned hand
tracks near the Paterson station. By
chance the station agent saw them
speeding by and telegraphed to tow
erman mile away at Paterson juno
ton to stop them. The towerman knew
that an express was just behind the
boys and opened a switch, throwing
them and their stolen car down an en-
bankment; then he closed the switch
as the express came around the curve
behind them, and little they knew that
they had thrown dice with death and
won, thanks to the foresight Of these
two men on the job
These are the heroes Of peace, these
obscure, unknown men, doing their dIty
practically 800 days out of the year.
In the news account the name of the
tOWerman was not even mentioned, but
he has twelve lives to his credit, and
twelve homes have been spared from
mourning, and twelve boys are given
another chance to finish their careers.
We get so accustomed to the men
on the job that we forget what part the
integrity Of the workman plays in the
mechanism of modern life, from the
man in the tower to the trackwalker,
from the engineer to the chief dis
patcher If all these cogs were not true
and working in unison every minute In
the hour, where would the safety of
our lives be?
These heroes of peace, who wear no
ribbons and medals and no service
cOlOrs. give the lie to those who say
human nature is not essentially hon
est.-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
SHULLSBURG.

flick and Cad: John Alder son and
wife of Mineral Point spent Sunday at
the Charles O'Neill home in this city
Miss Mary Gratiot has returned from
Ann Arbor, Mich, where she attended
summer school the past couple of
months
Because of the scarcity of labor
around Racine and vicinity many
farmers owning large farms are selling
them and buying smaller ones.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07

sought, and the system was wrong
even from selfish viewpoint because
it did not protect society. 1t was
wrong, and viciously wrong, from
human viewpoint, because it disregard
ed entirely the offender, and for the
last reason it failed.
During the reign of Henry VIII.
there were over 10000 persons tortur-
ed and hanged by the neck until dead,
and yet during the reign Of that bloody
monarch murder and rape and arson
were never so widespread. The old
system, having found a man guilty of
a violation of one of society's man
dates, seized him by the scruff of the
neck and threw him into a grim bas-
tile, where he was left, often in idle
ness, for a period of time and then
suddenly, without any preparation
whatever, he was liberated upon So
ciety again. The old system clothed
the convict in a dress Of shame. 1t
pointed the finger Of scorn at him. 1t
treated him as thing accused. All
society joined in a league against the
fallen man.
The new system seeks the reclama
ton of humanity. Its two purposes
are-first, the protection of society,"
and, second, the reformation of the
criminal, and it accomplishes the first
by accomplishment of the second.
Sheriff Melms Successful.
A short time ago the secretary Of
the Merchants and Manufacturers as
ISOLATION in Milwaukee took occasion
to sheer at probation as ping pong
altruism." ] wonder if he would be
so harsh in his criticism if he knew
that during the six years that Judge
Backus has administered that splendid
system in Milwaukee he has placed
upon our streets as free men, bound
only upon their pledge of honor, 1853
these six years only fifty-nine have
broken their word, and these have
been summarily dealt with. Five hun
dred families have been spared the
humiliation and the shame of having
the shadow Of the prison darken their
homes Three thousand children have
kept their fathers by the family fire
side because of this humane measure.
The sum of $1,SOO,OOO has been paid
into the probation office and has gone
to the support of families THAT would
be dependent upon the state, to say
nothing of the thousands of dollars
that would be expended for mainte-
nance and support of these 1853 Of
tenders had we the old system in force.
In my opinion Sheriff Melms is the
best sheriff we have ever had in Mil
waukee county, because he is a disci-
pie Of penolOgy. He is respected and
loved by the prisoners who are COM
mitted to his care Under a provision
in our laws. which very few sheriffs
take advantage of. many Of the prison
ers under the regime Of Sheriff MelmS
are released on parole to work for
themselves and their families and to
gain back their self respect. and much
more is being accomplished in this way
for the protection of society than by
keeping these unfortunate men detain-
ed in idleness in the squalid cells Of
the county jail.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07

wheat to the Blanchardville Roller
Mills Friday. He was accompanied by
Willard Noble of Mineral Point.
Rev. J. Barry of Boscobel was calling
on friends at this place Tuesday.
The new machinery and high price of
-four has caused business to boom at
the Blanchardville Roller Mills.
Mrs Felix Cassidy returned from
Mineral Point Sunday, where she spent
the past week at the home of her
daughter Mrs Frank Wagner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
BOUNDARY LINES.
Mostly Straight In Our Land, Crooked
and IIIouicaI Abroad

and Illogical Abroad.
Most United States boundaries are
straight lines, and the majority of
these lines are due north and south or
east and west. Where the lines are
not straight they are nearly always
established either by rivers or by
mountain ridges. 1t is very simple to
know where one state ends and an
other begins
In Europe, on the contrary, nearly
all boundaries are established by
crooked and usually illogical lines. The
frontiers wind about like foolish cow
paths. The more important lines are
definitely established, for they are too
important to be left in doubt But on
some of the dividing lines guessing be-
comes q fine art
The arbitrariness Of European bound
aries is largely relic of the old I'M
scientific centuries. But even in this
highly scientific century, when new
lines are to be laid out, they follow
the old meandering custom. After the
Balkan wars the new boundaries were
fixed as they were 800 years ago, Who'll
ly without regard to geometry or sim
plicity.
The contrast is q minor indication of
a fundamental difference. The new
world Is more buSineSSlike than the
old. 1t goes more directly to the point.
1t does practical things in a more
practical way. \ straight line is more
practical than a curl or an arabesque.
And SO the United States is strong for
straight lines.-Cleyeland Plain Dealer
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
Cranes and Rails.

Two North American birds that are
in great immediate need Of protection
are the white crane and his distant
cousin, the Carolina rail, or Sora. The
former, once a denizen of the western
prairieS, is almost extinct, and the
sandhill crane also seems in danger.
The Carolina rail is in great demand
as q table delicacy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
SHOULD PLAN TO
SAVE CRIMINAL
Address by John Cudahy, Can
diddt0 tor Lieut.. Governor.
TALKS TO CITY OFFICIALS.

Declares That New System Seeks the
Reclamation of Hum anity-Two Pur-
poses Are, First, the Protection of So
ciety, and, Second, the Reformation
of the Criminal.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
BLANCHARDVILLE.

Blanchardville Blade: Steve Jagers
and wife of Mineral Point were in town
Thursday. Their children who have
been visiting at F. B. Jager's and J. P
Coffey's returned home with them.
Chas. Raine, who resides four miles
east of Mineral Point brought grist Of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07
Male Gossips.

The truth is that men gossip eX-
actly as much as do women, the only
openly with everyone, while men only
gossip openly with men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1916-09-07

We ought to call in reason, like q
good physician, as help in misfortune.
-Epictetus.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24

toe, right there,-don't be afraid that's it,-feel how smooth the skin is? Well, that's where the corn was. Well, that beats all!' That's the way "Gets-It" works on all corns, every corn, every time It's the new, simple way of curing corns. You1l say good bye. to all foolish contraptions like bundling bandages, sticky tape. plas- ters, toe-eating salves, and grave diggers such as knives, razors and scissors. "Gets-It" stops pain. Applied in ? seconds. Never fails. Nothing to stick to, hurt or press on the corn.
 "Gets-It" is sold everywhere, 25c a bottle, or sent direct by E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago, III. Sold in Bisbee and recommended as the worlds best corn remedy by Phelps Dodge Mer cantilc Co.,.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24
MOOSE MEMORIAL ID
 BE HELD SUNDAY
Local Order of Moose Will Hold Public Services at
 Orpheum.

Each year in every city throughout the land where there is Moose lodge. public memorial services are held on the first Sunday after Easter, the date set this year by Bisbee Lodge is an exception to the rule, owing to the quarantine which was in effect on the date set by the laws of the order.
 Sunday. May 2sth. has been selected to hold the services. and all commit tees have completed their plans.
 Brother J. U. Berry, who has had charge/of stage settings for previous memorials. has all arrangements com pleted for the stage. which assures a beautiful stage setting. The electrical effects are under the capable supervi- sion of Brother l. A. RosOk Those who are familiar with the plans this year think it by far excels anything seen in the past.
 The services will be held at the Orpheum Theatre at D. m., the use of which has been donated by the present liberal management
 The oratiOn will be delivered by Brother A. A. McGee, of san Diego. California. a member of the Supreme Council of the Loyal Order of Moose of the World. Brother McGee is considered one of the best orators in the west, and an who are present Sunday will go away feeling better for having heard him.
 All Moose look forward to this day, which is day of importance to them. a day in which they pay their tribute of respect to their brothers who have gone from their physical vision, and whose places among their membership will remain forever vacant.
 It is a beautiful custom to hold in memory their departed brothers. they do this not only in an individual way, but also in their official capacity as of the order
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24
FOR ANTi-eAMsLlNe LAW

WASHINGTON, May 23.-A bill to prohibit transmission between the states or into the United States from a foreign country of race track or other gambling bets, odds, results or advertising for use in connection with pcol rooms, book making or oth- CT gambling, was favorably reported today by the House interstate com merce commission.
 The bill was introduced by Repre- sentative Simms of Tennessee. IL would impose penalties, for violation of two years Imprisonment or $100O fine or both in the first instance and make penitentiary sentences manda- tory for all subsequent offenses.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24
BRYAN MAY RUN AS
 PRoHIBITI0NIST
fRx Review Leased Wirel

CHICAGO, May 23.-If he will con sent to make the race, William Jen- nings Bryan may be nominated on the Prohibition ticket for president. The prohibition national convention will be held at St. Paul July 19 to 22
 WASHINGTON, May 23.- Former Secretary Bryan, here tonight to at- tend a dinner given in his honor. said he never had heard of the possibility of his being nominated for President on thep robibition ticket, 'and never expected to hear of it except through the newspapers. He declined to treat the subject seriously or 10 answer a direct question as to whether he would accept the nomination if it were rendered.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24
CHARLES 5RiMES, MANAGER
 OF TOM REED MINE AT
 OATMAN REPORTED DEAD

KINGMAN. May 23-Charles Grimes mining capitalist and operator of Pasadena. California. and until re- gently controlling factor and general manager of Tom Reed Mine at Oat- man, was found dead about noon to- day in his room at local hotel. Death was due to natural couses. The con dition of his body indicated that he had been dead at least 24 hours when iound. His remains will be shipped tomorrow morning to his home in Pasadena for burial.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24
ec,ooo sTARVE

NEW YORK, May 23-Eighty thou sand persons have died of starvation in Lebanon, according to a cable mes sage received today by the Daily Mir TOT. a Syrian newspaper. The mes sage was signed by s. Sarkis of Cairo Egypt, magazine writer whose reli- ability is vouched for by he publish CTS Of the Daily Mirror. also they do not profess to have any information as to the accuracy of the facts contained in the cablegram, which reads:
 Famine in Lebanon. Eighty thou sand dead
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24
SOUTHERN RESIGNATION

At New Orleans 2; Memphis 1. 02 innings.)
 At Birmingham O: Chattanooga 2. Gst
 game) Birmingham 3; ChattanOo-
 ga (2nd game). At Mobile [: Little Rock 1 1st game) Mobile 1: Little Rock T (2nd game). At Atlanta Nashville. rain.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24
GIANTS 4: BEDS 3

CINCINNATI, May 23,-New York won lts twelfth straight game. defeat ing Cincinnati today four 10 three.
 RH E. New York ... OO1OOO3OO4 10 1 Cincinnati .. O00O0OO12-3 10 3 Batteries Tesreau, Mathewson and Miller; Schneider, Knetzer and Clark. Umpires- O'Day and Eason.
Bisbee daily review., 1916-05-24

imprisonment Dickens was tried in connection with the shooting Of his father. w. H. Dickens. aged banker of Longmont. who was killed by a shot fired through the window of his home on the night of November 90