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New-York tribune., 1916-04-30
COAL STRIKE OFF,;
MINERS WIN ALL
Operators Recognize the
Union, Grant 8-HOur Day
and Raise Wages.

Three concessions 70 the anthracite
coal miners early this morning resulted
in an agreement between mine oper-
ators and men and made strike in the
anthracite field during the next two
years impossible.
Through the agreement reached by
the subcommittee of miners and oper-
ators in session at the Union League
Club at , a. m. the workers OBTAINED
the following concessions:
Recognition Of the union, the great
est stumbling block in the way of the
present agreement
The eight-hour working day, already
granted to the bituminous workers.
Increased wagI, ranging from : TO
ID per cent.
These details were not officially
given out this morning. but il was
admitted by several members OF the
subcommittee that these were the
main features of the agreement. me
contract will not be signed until after
il has been ratified by the convention
Of the miners. which will open IN
Pottsville May >. In view OF the fact
that practically everything the miners
have asked is granted, however, there
is no question about the acceptance Of
the tentative agreement as IT now
stands.
Members of the subcommittee have
been working almost without interrup-
tion for the last two months in an ef-
fort TO reach some arrangement that
would prevent strike. Recognition
of the union, however, stood IN the
way of any amicable settlement until
the operators unexpectedly conceded
this point.
Long sessions of the committee, con-
sidercd by the rank and file of the
union as being far more expensive 10
tho organization than the situation
warranted. resulted in great dissatis-
faction among the workers. Ii was this
growing discomfort that threatened to
bring abou, an unofficial strike and
finally brought the operators around 10
granting the present concessions IN sell
Gefense.
New-York tribune., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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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New-York tribune., 1916-04-30
WEATHER R

TO-DAY; TOMORROW PARTLY
Fsl' crouDY, LIGHT VARIABLE
WINDS.
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-07-20
Pro,racted Meeting.

L. L. Baker, pastor of the
First Baptist Church of New
Orleans, arrived Monday to d.
rect the services in a ten days
revival which opened in the Bap-
fist church here Sunday. Rev.
Willis Corkern, of Texas preach
ed Sunday morning and a con-
verted Jewish Rabbi preached
at night. Rev. Watkins of b.
galusa is here helping in the
singing and prayer service and
with the local pastor and mem
bers so interested, this prom
| ises to be a revival service in
deed and in truth. Everybody
is urged to- attend at II O'Clock
a. NJ, and op. ID.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-07-20
Washington Parish
Club Rally

A splendid program which
will be published next week is
being prepared under the direc.
ton of Mr.. E. S. Richardson,
Director of the Junior Exten-
sion Department of the Louisi-
ana State University. This
program will be very interesting
and instructive to the club mem
bers, and as an additional in
ducemenu for the Club Members
to attend this Rally or Short
Course the good people of the
town of Franklinton and com
munity have Offered to enter
tain the Club Members free, land
in addition to this the automo-
bile owners have consented to
give them a pleasure ride on the
afternoon of the first day. The
public is cordially invited to at
tend and the Club Members are
urged to attend without fail
Remember the dates, Friday ant
Saturday, July %, 20, 1916, be
sure to attend.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-07-20
Reports Covington Gusher.

A gusher of oil and water was
brought in near Covington Sat.
urday, according to S. r. Sas.
sinot, president of the Oil Miner.
al and Manufacturing Company
of Covington.
while prospecting on the
John G. Dodt tract, a half mile
from Covington, which land is
held under our lease, the Merid-
ian Oil and Gas Company..brou
a gusher in at II o'clock Satur-
day morning." said Mr.. Sassinot
Sunday night. The gusher has
an apparent capacity of $4,000
barrels of water and oil a day,
while the per cent of oil appears
to be about y - per cent. Mr..
J. B. Morton, secretary of the
Meridian company, is making ar
rangements to control the flow
of water and we expect to have
it controlled in a short while"
| Mr.. SassinOt's company has
been exploring for oil in the vi
| cinity of COvlngtor for some
time. The tract recently was
leased by them from John G.
Dodt, a we'll known lumbermaH
of New Orleans.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-07-20
THE BOSTON STORE
IDEAL DRUG STORE
July Il: 1915.
Succession Of J. n. Ball.
No. PSI

18th Judicial District Court,
Washington Parish, La,
Notice is hereby given to the
creditors of this estate and to all
other persons herein interested to
show cause within ten days from
the present notification If any
they CAM why the final account
presented by Mrs. LOWE Eliza.
beth Ball, Administrative Of this
estate. should not be approved
and homologated and the funds
distributed in accordance there
with.
BY order Of the Court.
This July IS. 1915.
J. Adolph Pierce,
by. CLERK IF Court.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-07-20
Fifth Sunday Meeting.

The Lees Creek Baptist
church will entertain the Wash.
ington and St. Tammany parish
es' Fifth Sunday meeting July
1890. A good program has been
arranged and a large crowd il
expected 10 be iu attendance,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-07-20
Mrs. w. I. Daniel OF Angie, i
BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY IL, 1916.

Mrs. W. I. Daniel OF Angie, is
visiting relatives here this week.
No. 666 will cure Chills and Fever.
Its the most speedy remedy we know.
MIR. and Mrs. Ed Ward, of
iona, were weekend guests of
Mrs. J. N. Magee.
How about a Buggy or Surry?
If you need one see The Babing-
ton Store. Inc.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Sanford,
,rof Zona, motored up to Frank.
linton for a few hours Thursday.
Rev. W. A. Corkern, after two
weeks spent with his parents
here, returned to Waco, Texas,
Monday.
Earl Simmons of Meridian,
Miss, is here on a lengthy visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. N. Simmons.
| DR.. and Mrs. Maurice Bate
man and little daughter, of Rich
ardson were Sunday guests OF
Mrs. E. A. Burris.
! We are Agents for Mowers,
Rakes and Hay Presses. Con-
suit US before buying.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank VarnadO
visited their son Ellis, in Slidell
Hast week. Mr.. Varnado going or
from there to New Orleans f0l
treatment for his hand.
Mr.. John Johannsen, of New
lOrleans, who was visiting Will
> liam Macke and other friends
last week returned home Sun
day morning accompanied by
mr.. Macke who returned Sun
day night, with his mother who
will spent this week here with
= friends.
Whenever you buy a Michel
Casing you buy mileage; you bu.
d a tire that absolutely will nc
rim-cut; you get a tire that wi
), give you as much service as tw
3, of any other make. Why expel
), iment? The Michelin has an e!
g cellent reputation, and you gt
IL your moneys worth when 20
l. buy one. p. E. Greenlaw, agen
Franklinton, La.
1t The church going people had
r rare treat Sunday night in hear
b ing Rev. Simeon, a conyerte
r. Russian Jew, give a wonderf
le presentation of the atonemen
d Rev. Simeon was a Jewish Rab
le highly educated and with a
he earnestness of conviction thu
Of made his discourse Sunds
night nothing short Of wonde
r. full
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1916-07-20
Franklinton, La, july 20, 1916.

Jack hampton of Tylertown,
was in town Monday.
No. 666 will cure Malaria or Bilious
Fever. 1t kills the germs.
W. J, Willoughby and K. l.
Bean, Of Bogalusa spent the
weekend here.
Miss Johnnie Brumfeld, OF
Sunny Hill is guest this week
of Mr., F. M. Brown.
Miss Velma Magee returned
home Sunday from a weeks
visit with relatives in iona.
We handle brick, lime and
cement.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mrs. L. 0. Torregrossa and
children of North Slidell, spent
Sunday with Mrs. Flora Bick.
ham.
Mrs. L. L. Richardson and
three children of Mt. Olive, Miss
were guests this week of Mrs.
Fl. G. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomp
son, of Marshall, Texas, arrived
Sunday for a fortnight's visit
their mother, Mrs. J. J, Walker
Mamie Brock returned Mon
day from a fortnight's visit II
Angie and was accompanies
home by Gladys Daniel who will
be her guest thru next week.
Mrs. John Pigott entertained
an automobile party Frida
night at watermelon Cutting
at her country home, in homo
Fred Bateman's guest, job
Jonannsen, of New Orleans.
Get my prices on Gas Engine
Mowers, Rakes, Grisb Mill
Feed Cutters, Disk Harrow
Pumping Outfits and any thin
else needed on the farm. | sc
on easy terms. p E. Greer
law, Franklinton, La.
The protracted meeting
Fisher church will begin Satu
day at II a. m. before the FIT
Sunday in July, Rev. A. j. "a
bon, of Clinton, La, will do tt
preaching. Also the Thl'
Quarterly Conference OF I'll
Franklinton Circuit will CONVEX
at Varnado the 10Th and 3Oth
July.
+. n. Sweeney, Paste