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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
MAKES FUN OF FORD
IN HIS OWN TOWN

the Tories Of the revolutionary war,
and the copper-heads Of the sixties.
Mr.. Ford's supporters in the pri-
maries,' he said, seemingly come
from three classes-the working men.
who believe that he represents the
desire to do justice to them: the
pacifists, who think that policy of
helplessness in the face of other na-
tions will insure our national safety.
and the German-Americans, some of
them in an honest and sincere mood
of protest, and the others under the
influence of that portion of the pro-
fessional German-Americans who
have permitted their devotion to
Germany finally to make them an
tagonistic to the welfare of the Unit
ed States. The ultra-p acifists have
made their great showing precisely
because there has been no real and
resolute opposition to them. The
administration at Washington, backed
no step for preparedness and has
done nothing efficient to sustain our
national rights. 1t has stood for ap-
piled pacifism, so far as deeds are
concerned, although our government
al representatives have been ninety
six per cent feeble, the ultra-pacifists
have demanded clear 100 per cent
Of futility and feebleness.
In any serious crisis there are al
ways men who try to carry water on
both shoulders. 1t is true that in
ordinary political matters, comprom-
ise is essential. But there come great
crisises when compromise is either
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
BirreIPs Excuses,

LONDON, May 19.-Late in March
Augustine Birrell, former chief secre
tary for Ireland, asked Lord Kitch
ener and Sir John French. command
er Of the home forces to send more
troops to Ireland because he was
nervous" about the situation in Dub
lin. They refused on the ground that
they had no troops to spare.
This was the direct answer today
to the charge that his laxness was re-
sponsible for outbreaks in the Irish
capital. He was testifying before the
royal committee appointed to investi.
gate the outbreaks.
Brill said the defiant attitude OF
the Ulsterites undoubtedly encouraged
the rest of Ireland to revolt. The
Ulster provisional government, he
said, encouraged gun running and
made plans for warfare in Bella st
with all the pomp and ceremony of a
rebellion.
'"This affected those inclined to be
disloyal elsewhere" he said. Cath,
olic Ireland contendej that what the
Ulsterites were allowed to do, they
could do. If home rule had not pass.
ed, there would have been a revolt
at the beginning Of the war"
Reply to question from Lord
Hardinge. presiding, Birrel agreed that
the ranks of the Sim Fein rebels
were augmented by many military
slackers who should have been at the
front
Lord Hardinge inquired why Btr-
rell spent so much Of his time in Lon
don, implying he should have been in
Ireland in closer touch with the situ-
alton. Birrell explained it was neces-
sary for him to be in London to at
tend cabinet meetings and represent
Ireland.
But" he added, caustically, so
far as any results were concerned, a
iackdaw or a magpie that could cry
Ireland-Ireland' when the cabinet
was discussing bills, would have done
just as well"
The commission then -adjournsdsits
heart1zs until AondaE
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
WHY ENGLAND IS
John Bull Has Hopes That German Submarines
Will Do Something to Make America
d Join War.

(By Carl w. Ackerman. United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN. (via wireless to Tucker
bn, N. J.) May 19.-There 10 a feel
hg here that II strong neutral, such
Is the United States, undertook to
negotiate peace. it might succeed.
Diplomatic circles regard the re-
cent statements of President Poincare
and Sir Edward Grey as the opening
guns in an informal discussion Of
peace, though the expressions from
the allied leaders, when ranged along
side the German chancellor's recent
reichstag speech. do not appear alto
|gether conciliatory.
INote:-The above dispatch Is
|probably tho most frank discussion Of
peace rumors In circulation In Euro
lean capitals yet passed by the Ger
An censor.1
No decision has been reached here
to whether any Official reply to
these statements will be made public
by the German government, though it
Is possible this will be done. One
official with whom talked today de-
clared that making peace at this stage
Of the war would be no more difficult
| than adjusting the recent German
American submarine dispute. He
pointed out, however, that no bellig-
erent can publicly state definite terms
of peace, while informal discussions
continue with each side making dras-
tic statements of what it intends to
accomplish as the result Of the war.
| have just returned from visit
to Holland, where found that Dutch
men believe the English, French and
German people all desire peace. The
general impression in Holland is that
the time for decisive victory for
either side has passed, although each
of the belligerents may attempt a
summer offensive. The Dutch think
1t is Americas duty to act now and
that the time is ripe to bring the bel
ligerents together. One diplomat said
that If the peace talk now in circu-
!atian continues for a few months,
the belligerents will learn enough of
what each side wants, to bring them
together in peace agreement by
October.
The general impression prevails in
Holland that Premier AsQuith and
Chancellor Won Bethmann-Hoilweg
might make peace. but that the Kitch-
ener.Northcliffe group in England
with President Poincare Of France, are
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
WAS VICTIM OF MINE.
Quadrupiets Born.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, May 10
Quadruplets, two boys and two girls.
arrived in Cleveland today. Their
mother is Mrs. Frank Zeman, wife Of a
dry cleaner. All are doing we'll. The
first baby, boy weighing three
pounds, arrived at $3.50 a. m; the
next was girl, weighing two and oIe-
half pounds. The third was boy
and the fourth girl who arrived at
8 a. m. The last two weighed one
and half pounds each.
Mrs. Zeman weighs 10 pounds. She
has three other children, Carl, 81
Frank 4; George 4. Surprised at the
family increase the Zemans haven't
yet thought of enough names to go
round The girls however, will be
called Julia and Rose.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
American Sentenced to be Shot
For Helping the Irish Rebels

NEW YORK, May 19.-Though
more than eight hours have elapsed
since the hour reported to have been
set for the execution Of jeremiah c
Lynch of New York, by the British
military authorities at Dublin, the
United Press has received no dispatch
from London bearing on Lynch's case
1t is not known whether President
Wilson's cabled appeal in behalf OF
Lynch reached the British foreign
office early today in time to obtain a
stay of execution.
Asks Stay Of Execution.
WASHINGTON. May 19.-Presiden'
Wilson awaited with the utmost
anxiety today news of whether his
last minute efforts to save the life
citizen, sentenced to be shot for al
legged participation in the Dublin up
rising had succeeded.
Tidings of Lynch's jeopardy
reached the president late last night
as he sat in box at the theatre. He
was told that at midnight, Washing
ton time, (four a. m. Dublin time)
Lynch was to be shot. lie instructed
Acting Secretary Of State Polk to
cable virtual demand to Great Brit
ain that the execution be stayed un-
til the United States should be better
informed of the case.
Whether this demand reached Dub
lin in time to save Lynch, is the
question worrying the president
The American London embassy had
been told in the afternoon that Lynch
had been convicted, but IL was late in
the evening before It learned of his
being sentenced to death.
Before official news of the incident
reached. Washington, Senator. OGor-
man Of New York, had been Informed
by friends of Lynch in New York
City. 1t was his word which caused
the president to take immediate
action.
Some Doubt on Case.
WASHINGTON Mayf19r-A mes.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19

cavalry. has returned to the base On
his way to Fort Bliss. Castleman was
injured when his horse fell into an
arroyo. He was one Of the officers
who was in Columbus ON the night Of
the Villa raid.
American Was Hanged.
ELL PASOO. exas, May 19.-Sevon
Mexican bandits looted the Santo Do
m1ngo ranch of Fuller brothers, Los
Angeles, Calf They hung William
McCabe, the American foreman. whan
he refused to disclose the where
abouts OF money they believed hidden.
The bandits rode away and Mexican
workers on the ranch came to Nc
Cabets aid tn time to out him down
and revive him. He came to El
Paso with the story. The ranch is
located at villa Ahumada, sixty miles
from the border In Chihuahua.
Two to b. Hanged.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 19.-
Two Medcans were to be hanged
here this afternoon for the murder of
A. l.. Austin and his son, Charles. in
raid on Sebastian, Texas, last sum-
mer. The Mexicans, Melquiadel
Chapa and jose Buenrostro. wera
members of band that swooped
down on the settlement and carried
off the Austins, killing them later
near the town. Buenrostro was con-
victed of firing the shots while Chapa
stood guard.
The condemned men expressed sat
isfaction over the sheriff's decision to
execute them privately. A gallows
was built in a corner of the Jail yard,
surrounded by high brick wall and
only a handful Of witnesses will be
admitted
Governor Ferguson has refused q
reprieve or Communication.
Killed by carranzistas.
ELL PASO, Texas. May 19.--That
Sergeant Harry Furman, machine
gun company. Twentythird infantry,
was killed on American soil yesterday
by Carranza soldiers and his body
dragged to Mexican soil. will be the
report that the Investigating board
will make today to General George
Bell, in command at Fort Bliss. The
board is headed by Major George
Moore. The body showed evidence
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Democrats Asleep.

wAWSHINGTON. May 19.-Repub-
lican members of the house caught
the democrats mapping today and
knocked out the government owner
ship provision of the ship purchase
bill by vote of 1o2 to 81.
The section killed provides that this
shipping board, with the approval Of
the president, may have constructed
and equipped, or purchase, lease or
charter. vessels to meet commercial
requirements Of the marine trade and
for use as naval auxilaries or army
transports.
The democrats plan to nuf,ify to-
days action. which was taken in com.
mtttee of the whole, when the bill
goes to the floor for final vote.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Cowboys From Hearst Ranch Ran Them Down
and Captured All of Gang They Did
Not Kill.
CLAIMED THEY WERE NOT V|LL|STAS
Mexicans are Suspected of Having Poisoned
Food Sold to Soldiers of the American
Punitive Expedition.

PERSHING'S FIELD HEADQUAR-
TIERS NEAR NAMIQUIPA. Mexico,
May 1S, (via wireless to Columbus,
N. M, May 19.)-Sixteen villa bandits
were killed and a number captured
when . band Of twenty-five cowboys
from the Hearst ranch, surprised the
bandits forty miles south Of MADEIRA.
The bandits were under the COM
mand of Alexandra Dominguez and
Pedro Costello. The cowboys (va-
queros) were led by Guadalupe
Quesedo. This band had been raiding
Hearst's ranch. stealing cattle and
the cowboys were sent out to dis
perse them. For three days they fol
lowed them and overlook the raiders
at Rancho Vieie. The bandits were
surprised and were virtually wiped
out. Among the prisoners were Cos
tillo. The captives were taken to Ma
dera and turned over to the Carranza
garrison there. While the bandits
claimed they were not Villa followers,
they admitted they were bound to-
gether to fight both the Americans
and CarranZistas.
Poisoned Food.
COLUMBUS, N. NJ, May 19.-Mexi-
cans are suspected OIL QaVluS pOlSOucu
food sold United States soldiers in
Mexico. Returning truck drivers said
today that soldiers with Pershing's
army have been taken seriously Ill at
the front after eating food bought be-
low Casas Grandes, and three Mexi-
cans have been arrested pending an
analysis Of the food. Precautions have
been taken to prevent soldiers from
endangering their lives in this man
ner. Other reports from the front
said several Mexicans had been exc
cuted, but this is not confirmed and
is doubted.
Ninety prisoners taken in the victn-
ity of San Antonio, Mexico, after the
battle of Ojo Azules have been re-
leased, after the American command
ers had secured all possible informa-
ton from them.
The roads from the Columbus base
to Namiquipa have become almost i'm
passable. This makes the provision
ing of the column very difficult.
The bodies Of the trucks in the
train which arrived late yesterday had
been torn to pieces by the vibration.
Many Of the drivers have been sent
to the hospital suffering from shock
and temporary paralysis. Lieutenant
James Castleman OF the Thirteenth
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
HANGING ON

anxious to continue the war. Holland
ers declare that one reason England
does not want peace now is because
she believes that German submarines
cannot behave and az long Is the
possibility Of the United Statet
breaking of relations with Ger
many exists. England would be fool
ish to make peace. The Dutch. how
ever, regard this as only an excuse
set up by that group in England
which wants continuation Of war
The Hollanders are outspoken In their
regard for America, considering the
United States their best friends. They
desire that the United States lead
the way for peace, feeling that it il
our duty to end the bloodshed.
To my surprise, some Hollanderl
asked me when the German people
are going to start = revolution be
cause OF the food situation.
Although meat is scarce; although
the shortage may increase, the pro
posed new government bureau to
regulate the sale of meat in Germany
will provide liveable rations and pre-
vent food demonstrations. So far
there is no indication that any demon
strations at all equalling the Irish
uprising are likely to occur
ALLIES Want War.
[By William Philip Simms, United
Press Staff Correspondent
PETROGRAD, May 19.-"The al
lies stand solid for a finish fight
They intend to break Germany 6
heavy sword. They owe this to un
born generations"
This was the answer to peace talk
from Berlin made to the United Press
today by Rene Viviani, former French
prime minister. and now minister OF
justice in the French cabinet. Vivian1
has been making extensive visits to
England and Russia. At the French
embassy he gave the second inter,
view he has granted since the war
began, the previous interview having
been given the United Press at
Paris during his premiership.
II am not qualified to speak OF
Germany's Intentions" continued the
French cabinet official, "but our al
lance is more compact than at any
time since the war began and is grow
ing constantly stronger.
"The allies continue to grow strong
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Schedules Resuspended,

WASHINGTON, May 19-The in
terstate commerce commission re-
suspended until November 25, sched-
ules providing for restrictions Of
transit privileges on grain and grain
products to Leavenworth and Atchi-
son, Kan, from Council Bluffs, Iowa,
and Omaha and South Omaha, Neb.,
when destined for final shipment to
Kansas City or points beyond that
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Want Eiaht Hour Day.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, May 19.-
Executive boards representing five Of
the crafts employed In the Frisco
shops, have given notice to the COM
pany that new contracts, embodying
an eight hour day and five percent in
crease in pay is desired within thirty
days. Car men, machinists, black
smiths, boiler makers and sheet metal
workers affiliated with the Frisco
system federation, numbering about
5000 men, are involved.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Penrose In Control.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. May 1s.-
United States Senator Boies Penrose
will control at least fifty members of
the Pennsylvania delegation to the
republican national convention, ac-
cording to additional returns from dis
tricts hitherto unreported.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
EE:AGGL AND

LONDON, May 1s.-Premier As
qulth will move a new war appro-
Friation of $1,5oo,ooo 900 next Tues
day, bringing the total war appropria-
tions to $11,s0o, 600, 900, the Daily
TELEGRAPH stated today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Killed by Train.

Fahlstrom, merchant, was instantly
killed here today when q train struck
an automobile which he was driving
over the tracks. Fahlstrom had lost
control Of the car moment before
when he struck a pedestrian.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
Voting In Oregon Today.

WITTY TIT OTSVO1 quay.
PORTLAND, Ore, May 19.-The
chief interest today in Oregon's presi-
Dental preference primary was in the
showing made by Justice Hughes.
Oregon is the only state where
Hughes name will appear on the pri-
mary ballot. Workers for Hughes,
Burton and Cummins, the three
names on the ballot, were busy early
and the indications were for heavy
vote
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
School Children Parade.

0ITICOT II FdrduS.
ROCKFORD, ILL.,, May 19.-Twelve
thousand school children marched
here today with preparedness as the
keynote Of their parade. Julia Lath-
rop, head of the federal children's
bureau. reviewed them.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-19
GE ERMANY

BERLIN. May IA French attack
on Hill So4, northwest Of verdun
broke down., the war office announced
this afternoon.
"West Of tho Meuse," said the off,
oiaI statement, Two conquered enemy
trenches on both sides Of tho road
from Haucourt to Esnes to tho south.
ern part Of the Ducks wood. We cap
tured nlne officers and 100 soldiers
A new French attack against Hill 304
broke down with considerable tossed
for the enemy.
"East Of tho Mouse, artillery fire on
both sides Increased temporarily tc
great violence.
"Flyers on both sides were aottvs
First Lieutenant RoekIe, south Of RI
pont, shot down his sixteenth aero
plane. Our flyers bombarded tho sta
tion Of LuneviIIe and tho barracks .,
the Fortress Of EpInai.
'Tn the Balkans q German oil
kukus, causica, MIhaIova and Sa'
Ionisea."
WAS VICTIM OF NINE.
BERLIN, (vIa wireless to SayvIiIe)
May 1e.-That the White Star liner
cymric was sunk by an explosion OF
her boilers and was not torpedoed az
reported from London, was the asser
ton made by 4 member Of her crew
reaching Amsterdam, according to
dispatches received here today.
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lThe Telegraph service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
| t;on- Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-10

when the latter turned. he VA. 49,. y
he was again misunderstood ana ~. 'n&
into trot. @rf>1
Then the cop put on fun s,..~
negro tossed the clock. the urnhr.n. i*
the rest OF the load aside and '1bes, ~. =. 80
all he was worth. -
But the cop caught him.
"Wot's II all aboutY' asl<od o..
Don't pull the old stun" sa,a IN
Il say you throw the swae away s"s con
Il wuz movin'." said sam
yes, ! noticed you were" naid a..
cand 30 was I; that's how I Got ve,, . ca
"Ahm the most misunderstoos,1.
in dis yere town" said Hooper. AZ - m<1
Magistrate Imber. :" tectt
The Judge admitted that IL loos.. !.
for Sam. and the latter was oiec<
that he ''jes run on gcnril princini,.aA AlIniur
the man who hired him for the sr,,',f.a wnea
arrived. y" z
He admitted that he hired s..
while he agreed that the negro vs. and
he urged that he be held for des,sss...ssf
his property.
But the Judge contended that o..
not TO blame and cautioned him al.'aNM NM
pass cop slowly when he had a cisa, :. 2
science. "a-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-10-10
GERMANS DRIVE RUNANIANS
TOWARD FRONTIER PASS IN
Pow ERFUL SMASH FORWARD

LONDON, Oct. 10.--Rumania's peril OF
invasion grows with the news OF her dis
astrous TranHylvanian campaign. Won Fal-
kcnhayn's BaNarlans have captured Totrz-
burg. southwest OF kronstadt, the entrance
TO the TocTzburg Pass. which leads through
the Transyivanian Alps 10 the Rumanian
plain.
The enemy Is rolling back on the whole
llnc" says the German Official statement
In eastern Transylvania we continue TO
march ahead. The Runanlans were beaten
In the battle OF kronstadt. Renforcementa
arrived from the north In vain and Joined
the combat northeast OF Kronstadt."
Won Mackensen. too. struck quickly In
the south. while Won Falleenhayn was
sweeping the IIumanians out OF Tran
sylvania. The German field marshal has
captured by surprise attack an island In
the Danube northwest OF the Bulgarian
city OF Slstova, southwest OF Bucharest
The island is opposite the Rumanian city
Of Zimnitgea, from which runs rail-
road that an Invading army would find
useful. Two Rumanlan officers. l56 men
and six guns were captured ON the island
Last nights RumRnian statement says
nothing Of the situation about Kronstadt.
but asserts the Rumanans are holding
their ground south OF Petroseny and Her
mannstadt. In the Dobrudja the Rus
3 ans announce they consolidated captured
positions.
A Bucharest dispatch forwarded from
Rumanians evacuated kronstadt. Transyl-
vania's largest city TO avoid It's destruc-
ton by the Austro German batteries which
had commenced 10 fire upon the city. The
dispatch says the present position of the
Rumanian army is excellent.
Nevertheless the news that Won Fallen-
hRyn has his foot on the threshold of one
Of the passes that lead from the region OF
Kronstadt Into Rumania is causing alarm
II IL hoped that Russia viii send aid to
Rumania on the Transylvana as well as
the Dobrudja front Immediately. IL is felt
here that General SarTail's army In Mace
donia, though IL is progressing. cannot hope
to be OF real service to Rumania. Many
OF the newspapers have appealed to the
Allied War Council to take measures to
save Rumania from the fate of Serbia an
Belgium.
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GREEK REBELS TO OPEN
WAR ON BULGARTANS

centinued frsm racs One
day. The Germans started curtain
fires on the Dcniocourt sector and
bombarded Lihons.
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with some light odds and ends. such as "a =
clock, an umbrella. a box and watch. ne
,-s. direeted 20 take the things 10 house
near Second and Catharine streets.
Aa Sam neared a cop on Second street
he noticed that the biuecoat gave him
suspicious glance The negro coulont help
feeling uncomfortable and walked ias'er
Just from pure habit.
rhs con incidentally remembered having
had business with sam at various times.
This recollection and the presence OF the
clock and umbrella In the negro's arms
caused the pollceman's brain TO move
quickly. He walked briskly after Sam and.