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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19
The Fried Egg.
The LiIY.
Great Mystery Is His.

All the mysteries of land, and wa
ter, and air are being solved one by
one; but the mystery of life and death
are his. Know that, of surety, had
he wished us to break the seal which
binds them in his grasp, he would
have made the way clear. Heaven is
with him. Let that suffice. until Cod S
time to make it plain.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19
Effective Dishcloth.

In knitting dishcloths it is a good
plan to put in several rows of hard
twisted cord. This hard portion will
clean many surfaces on which it is not
advisable to use securing soaps or
metal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19

to s tay at hOns
from work and suf.
fer a long time.
One day a woman
came to our houss
and a SIX e d my
mother why / was
suffering. Mothe,
told her that l sut.
fered every month
and she said, Why
don't you buy a
bottle of lydia 2
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19

After a woman has been married
about so long there is nothing less
interesting to her than being kissed
by her husband.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19
Girl. COULD
NOT WORK
How She Was Relieved from
Pain by Lydia E. Pinkharn's
Vegetable Compound.

Taunton, Mass. CT had pains in bo,b
sides and when my periods came | haa
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19

EtEIp1 1PllE
Ring happy beilsof Easter time!
The ruorid takes up your chant
sublime:
" The Lord has risen /" The
night of fear
Has passed 0sOay, and heaUen
dr0lOs near:
We breathe the air of that best
cline
At Eoster time.
Ring, happy bells of Easfert ines
Our happy hearts give back
your chime:
s'The Lord is risen!" We die
no more!
He opens Wide the heavenly
door;
He meets us, .Dhife to Hin, .Ue
climb
AT Easter time.
Lucy Larcom
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19

The Usuaf Way.
Jack-How did you come to get in
ing?
Marie-I liked the way it ended.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-19
TRANSCENDENT ight. zcith

IT. Elliott Hines In Saturday Evening Mail.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
Cabinet Again Discusses Crisis
Which Has Developed
With Germany.

By Robert J. Bender, United Press
STAR Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 31s-Presi-
ent Wilson and his cabinet discussed
fgain today the crisis which has de-
felcped with Germany as a result OF
ne kaiser's apparent renewal Of IL
|egal submarine activities. With
PASS of evidence at hand, the cabinet
Rced a somewhat muddled problem.
OF the four boats attacked upon
fhch American lives were Jeopardy
a. 1t is understood the Eagle Point
fas in the service of the English ad-
piralty: the Englishman, it will be
Probably commended by Germany, was
kttempting to escape, and the sussex,
is already declared by German Of
Pcials, was the victim of mine and
lot a submarine. What will be said OF
Pc Manchester Engineer, is yet to De
Fen. In the face Of these points, the
resident and Secretary Of State Lam
ing are hoping to obtain in the next
Nv days from American consuls
proad, sufficient evidence on which
base definite. conclusions. Ab-
ence Of word from Ambassador Ger
I'd in reply to suggestions that he
plain Informally from the German
equment information IL may hAH 9
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
Chapter ON Buried Money is
Added to Story Of Poisoner

The grand jury which has been
trinding away at the Waite case all
week. may return an indictment
charging first degree murder today.
Waite Indicted.
NEW YORK, March 31.-Dr. Arthur
Warren Waite was today indicted on n
charge of murder in the first degree
for the poisoning Of John f. PECK, his
millionaire father-in-law, of Grand
Rapids, Mich.
An indictment was returned before
Judge Mott in court of general session
and followed a continuous hearing of
evidence in the case by the grand
furry since Monday. Due to Yates
illness, he probably will not be ar
ratgned until Monday. He continues
to show physical Improvement.
II tho procedure usually observed
in murder cases is followed, the dis
troct attorney will move the change Of
the indictment to the supreme court
for trial. Action will be as rapid as
the crowded court calendar will per-
nit.
The penalty for conviction on the
charge OF first degree murder is death
in the electric chair.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31

limited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, March 31.-The
strange case of DR.. Arthur Warren
Waite" to apply a fiction title to the
mystery that has been invested with
every conceivable thrill, had fresh
thriller added to it today when q
nosse searched a wide expanse Of
sand dunes for buried money.
The money is $4,000 in bills. 1t was
Maid to Eugene Oliver Kane, an en-
balmer to give testimony that he
used arsenic in the embalming fluid
used on John E. Peck, Grand Rapids
millionaire whom DR.. Waite pois-
oned. The case has involved ro-
nance, love, "other women" occult
ism. millions of dollars, subtle and
violent poisoning, family history, the
man from Egypt" and limitations
of insanity. Now comes the element
that rivals Poe's famous gold bug"
After Kane got the money from DR..
Waite, a few days after, the Peck
funeral he kept silence. Late yes
terday while District Attorney Swami
was pushing a nation wide search
for him, he walked into Swanns Of
fee, accompanied by a lawyer and
agreed to talk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31

He said Waite forced the money on
him and that he buried it in sandy
expause near Orient Point, l.. l.
In the early dawn Of today, at
taches Of Swanns office, lawyers rep
resenting all parties in the case and
a few movie camera men shot Long
Islandward in big automobiles. All
had shovels. Kane was with them,
having agreed to point out the place
where the money was buried. His
version of the bribery for evidence
is CDR. Waite handed me a check for
SO 900 after telling me to put arsenic
in the embalming fluid and get
sample down to the district attorney.
I didn't want the check; tried to
hand it back He wouldn't take 1t.
Later in a cigar store Dr. Waite
handed me a package, $4,000 in bills
of $500, 500 and $50. / hid it in a
bureau drawer and afterward buried
it."
Mrs. Margaret Horton. pr; waite's
studio oompahion. has admitted re-
cefving a valuable ring from DR..
waite. It contained two large dia-
monds in a. platinum mounting and
several smaller stones. 1t is valued
at about $4,000.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
Was After Money and Admits
Pirate Stunt Was Not
an Act of War.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
LEWES, Delaware, March al
Ernst Schiller, the "A year old Ger
man. who single handed, captured a
British ship just outside New York
harbor, may be hanged by the British
authorities as pirate. Schiller IS
held here while the Delaware authori-
ties are puzzling over what DISPOSE
ton they shall make Of his case. If
it is proven that the steamer Ma
toppo was outside the three mile
limit when the stowaway held her
up. he belongs legally in the class
with Captain Kidd IN Committing an
act of piracy on the high seas"
With no trace of bravado, Schiller
today told how he played the role
Of Djrate within an hours sailing of
broadway. He laughed at the dis
cOrnfture of Captain Bergener and
the Matoppo's crew OF forty whom he
cOwed with a pair Of revolvers and
the story that he had placed bombs
aboard the ship and could easily blow
her up.
Schiller said he had no trouble
showing away aboard the Matoppo
while she was loading war supplies
for the Russian government at Hobo
kan He was not moved by patriotic
motives. he said, but held the ship up
because he wanted money and count
ed on getting $4,000 from the Ma
toppo's safe. He was about TO make
his escape, having ordered the
steamer run ashore on the Delaware
coast, when coast guard cutter.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
MUCH EVIDENCE ON HAND
ONLY MUDDLES THE PROBLEM

concerning the recent disasters, has
contributed to- the difficulty.
While a few days ago the belief
was so strong among administration
officials that the Sussex was a victim
of q German submarine that breaking
off Of relations was openly predicted,
the uncertainty that has arisen since
then, caused cabinet members to coun-
sci delfberation today. Drastic action
will be taken, they say, If proof is
clear, but only If it is clear
... Proof Is Lacking.
LBy Robt. J. Bender. United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 31.-The
United States government is not in
possession of proof on which to base
any formal charge against Germany
Of renewing illegal submarine war
fare in the English channel.
rhe cabinet today passed on a
mass of circumstantial evidence tend
ing to indicate a German submarine
attacked without warning the un-
armed channel packet Sussex, jeop-
ardizing American lives. Positive
evidence. however. Is lacking, it was
declared by officials, following the
cabinet session.
Until positive evidence is at hand,
the United States will undertake no
action
No word has been received from
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin who
was requested by this government to
make informal inquiry as to the
German governments knowledge Of
the Sussex and other cases. No I'M
easiness, however, was expressed at
the delay.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
AT VILLAS HEELS TODAY
ENGLAND

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
LONDON, March 31.-TMo thous-
and munItIon workers arc now on
strike In tho government gun fac
tories In the Clyde district and reports
from Glasgow today said tho labor
troubles threatened to spread. Less
than 400 strikers have returned to
work In spite Of pressure Of union
leaders.
Arthur Henderson, labor member OF
tho cabinet, was duo to reach 6lae-
COW at noon. He was to meet a oon,-
nrittee Of che strlkers.
Tho government today directed ses4-
Gus attention to tho situation at Liv-
erpool, where ten thousand dock work
ers rejected the award Of arbItratore
and refused to return TO work. Tho
dock workers have now been out three
days and tho results Of tho strike are
already being feit In shipping o!roles-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
German Crown Prince is Aiming Great Blow
at Enemy Which has Already Gained
Some Ground.
FURIOUS ATTACK IS BEING P(JSHE|
DESPITE Official Statements, There has Been
no Lull on the Verdun Front for
Several Daya-

anoourt was . brown spot low On th0
horizon. The daily artillery dual had
not begun when We took up our
position Below ON the slopes birds
were singing in tho trees. All shsi
vast trench land about Verdun ao-
peared peaceful.
BY noon the sun broke through tho
clouds and routed tho mists over.
hanging the Mouse. Heliograph sig
nails flashed from tho hills surround
ing Verdun- Tho German gums be-
gan roaring Q heavy chorua. un-
answered by the French While an
officer in charge Of our party point
ed, six huge shells fired by the Ger
mans struck In tho heart Of Belle
vsrle. Inatantly tho town was IN
damex-
Great prsso 4Restm1ed
nr,y Charles p. Stewart, United Press
Staff Correspondent
LONDON. March 31-The CROWN
prince has resumed his great drfro on
Verdun with furious attacks on both
sides of tlrs river Meuse. The strong
ly fortified village Of Malanconrf. ten
miles northwest OF Verdun, was cap
tured by tho Germans last night.
Frontal attacks by Hassed German
legtons drove the French ont OF the
village, an important highway com
muntcatiou point, but the French stu
hold rsdoubts commanding the high
way.
Three heavy German infantry aos
taclss wers preceded by q terrific
bornbardment. from German batteries
on the heights surrounding the town.
The German war office announced
that not only the village, but French
defensive positions ON both sides were
captured and that the Germans tool
32S prisoners.
East Of the Meuse, the German war
office reported, "close fighting has
developed south of the ruins OF Fort
Douau7nout. The battle is for poscess
sion OF important highways.
The French hold on the village Of
gethincourt. two miles east Of Malnn.
court Is seriously threatened by the
capture Of Malencourt-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
Said to Have Been Wiped Out by
the Outlaws.
PURSUERS ARE CLOSING IN ON Finn NOW
Motor Trucks are Still Being Used to Garry
Supplies to the Troops 800 Miles
Across the Line.

vanguard. Carrnnzistas At MADEIRA,
nearest railroad point to Guerrero,
were aiding in supplying the Ameri-
can troops, who were also believed to
be drawing on Chihuahua City for
supplies.
Ell Paso military authorities have
not yet taken advantage of the linn
tied Carranza concession to use the
Mexican Northwestern railway from
Juarez. General Gavin stated there
was no equipment in Juarez to trans
port food supplies to the American
forces into Mexico. Major Elliott of
the quartermaster's department, said
that three carloads sent to Juarez
several days ago consigned to private
individuals in Casas Grandes, but in
tended for the American troops, have
not yet left the yards.
Villa was Wounded.
[By e. T. Conkle, United Press Staff
Correspondent
Ell PASO, Texas, March 31.-Villa
was shot in the leg in a skirmish with
the Carranze garrison at Guerrero.
according to General Gavira Of Juarez
today. A report from General Caba-
zas, Of Guerrero, to Gavira made no
mention Of any loss to the garrison
Cavira ridiculed reports that Villa
massacred nearly two hundred men.
women and children there. The gar
rison only numbered fifty men. &C.
cording to Gavtra.
Brigadier General Bell of Fort
Bliss, who according to the "rumor
facory" reported the massacre to
Funston at San Antonio, stated to-
day that his only information regard
ing the fight at Guerrero came from
the newspapers Bell said he had no
further advices from Brtgadier Cen
eral Pershing with the expedition
since Pershing reported Villa passed
Guerrero Monday. Gavtra's impress
sion from the Cabazas report was
that the skirmish took place Wednes-
day or Thursday.
According to local newspapermen.
Gavira last night stated 100 were
killed in the Guerrero fighting. While
Gavira said he had no further dis
patches this morning his statement
today was:
"Skirmishes at Guerrero were very
much exaggerated. The message
from General Cabazas of Guerrero
simply said there was a skirmish
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
REPORTED MASSACRE BY VILLA :
Of GARRISON Of CARRANz|S1AS

with Villas band and that Villa was
shot in the leg. The losses on either
side were not mentioned. The mes
sage said Villa left after being
wounded"
Garcia's announcement yesterday Of
receipt of advices that Mayor Rodri-
CUES was assassinated ct Ojinaga,
Mexico, was met by kilograms today
from Preside, Texas. across the river
from Ojinaga that the report was I'M
true.
News of the progress Of the Amer
lean expedition was again delayed to-
day by temporary trouble with the
army's field wireless from Casas
Grandes to Columbus, due to atnos-
pherfo conditions.
Avlaeors An superior
[By II. D. Jacobs, United Press Stan
Correspondent
FTFMD HEADQUARTERS AAfBRI-
|CAN ARMY NEAR DUBLAN, Mexico.
March 80. (By motor train to Colum-
bus, N. NJ, March 81.)-The expert
ence OF American army flyers in Mex
leo has made them the superior OF any
aerial force in the world of equal num-
bers. Captain q. B. Foulois of the
first aero squadron made this claim
today in the face Of criticism OF his
men.
Our aviators are daily encounter
ing conditions no a1rmen ever before
have faced" he said. THE Sierra
Madres over which our planes must
fly, create shifting winds and danger
GUS air pockets. The altitude Of
nearly mile above sea level gives
the machines only about another milo
leeway as their maximum altitude Is
two miles. Despite this and the add
ed handicap Of very rough country for
landing. the squadron Of eight aero
planes has gone through the campaign
SO far without any real serious mis-
hap AS the expedition moves farth-
er south, an altitude of nearly two
miles will be encountered and this
will test the machines and the men
to the utmost. Their experience now
makes them the superior OF any aer-
ial force in the world"
Regular aerial mail service has
been established between here and
Columbus.
Following an aeroplane's fight
south. a column of infantry also left
the base camp here today after villa,
who is somewhere IT'S miles south Of
D1,blan. A tratnload of Carranza
troops also passed through nearby
Casas Grandes. going southwark. A
email band OF Carranzistas IS actively
cooperating with the American van
guard. Brigadier General Pershing
expresses the greatest satisfaction
with the treatment accorded him by
the representatives OF the defacto
government
Despite this cooperation and the
frtendliness Of the native Mezfcans,
army officers believe catching villa
will be long, hard Job. Some Of the
difficulties experienced by the Ameri-
can soldiers in the higher and colder
attitudes south Of here may be guessed
from the bitter cold weather in Dub
Ian. Half an inch of Ice formed IN
buckets during the night. It Is rumor-
cd that the chase after Villa Satur-
day went on In snow storm.
The native Mexicans are stalking
everything on the success Of the e1-
nedition. If the bandits are not thor
oushly wiped out, Mexican farmers
fear they will return and murder
EVERYONE who sold produce to the
American soldiers. Villa is reported
to have killed Mexicans for merely
adopting American ideas and working
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31

NJnited Press Leased Wire Service1
ELL PASO, Texas, March 81.-Villa's
alleged murder of 1877 men and off,
GERS in the Carranza garrison at Guer.
zero was unconfirmed by Juarez au'
thorities today.
The same unofficial uncredited ad.
vices charged Villa with killing sew
eral women and children in Guerrero
and turning over a number Of women
captives to his followers.
This information reported to have
been received at Fort Bliss and for
warded to San Antonio headquarters,
/ did not conform with report from
Major General Funston yesterday that
VILLA passed Guerrero on last Mon
&day. Pershings report did not men
|tion the massacre OF the garrison. So
far as known in El Paso. The uncon-
irmed story Of the massacre stated
Villas band numbered 1000 which is
at variance with all other reports that
his band had been split up and that
he was fleeing with only handful OF
followers.
Villa was reliably last reported
northeast of Guerrero, raiding the
ranches for fresh mounts to continue
his flight probably toward the noun
tains in northern Durango.
Army officers in Ell Paso estimated
that Colonel Dodd'sk cavalry columns
were hot on Villas trail and that
Carranzista troops in the Chihuahua
City district also were closing In on
him Momentary fighting was ex-
pected
The absence Of official news in
IJuarez was explained on the basis
that the pursuit was now taking place
I'm Chihuahua City territory and that
Carranza reports would be made to
the commander there, General Luis
Gutierrez. General Gavira Of Juarez
believed that the United States troops
are we'll south OF the railroad line
west of Chihuahua City today. In that
case the American line of communica-
lions is over 800 miles long. The ad
Vanced troops we're plentifllly sup
piled with money to buy provisions
from Mexicans along the line Of pur-
putt In the meantime, supplies were
being rushed by motor truck trains
rom Columbus to the bases OF the ex-
pedition at Casas Grandes and Ell
Valle. Mule pack trains carried the
nunitions south from Ell Vale to the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
rBy Carl w Alderman, United Presa
Staff Cnrreannndsnf

rBy Carl W. Acilermsn, United Press
Staff Correspondent.
WITH THE GROWN PRINCES
ARMY ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF
VERDUN. March -
The iron grip OF the crown princess
great army Is closing in upon Yer
dun
Storms Of artillery shells are sys-
tematically preparing the way for a
great infantry advance. Despite the
official war statements, there has
been no real lull on the Verdun
front. Every day has been utilised
by the Germans in completing prepa-
rations for the great blow. There is
every indication that the advance IL
about to begin.
The fortified villages Of MalancorIr1
and Bethiacourt, ten mites ncrtIwes'
of Verdun are hemned in on three
sides by the Germans. When the
German infantry begins to move on
the west bank of the Meuse they arc
certain to fall
(The capture OF Malancourt by the
Germans Was announced To-Day, four
DAYS after Ackerman's dispatch was
fled.) ....
The city of verdun Ia ahlazs In
three parts. From hills captured by
the Germans, I distinctly saw the
heavy smoke vapors above the city.
The village of Bellevine. northeast
OF Verdun was set on fire by Ger
man shells today.
From tho summit Of the highest
hill opposite the Verdun front the
whole northwestern battlefield spread
before the eye in marvellous pano-
rama,
In the distance, the spire Of Yer
dun cathedral sltstened in the morn
ing sun. In the foreground lay the
village Of Belleville, cluster OF
houses by the roadside.
Across a silver streak on the land
scape-tbe river Meuse-lay Mort
Eomme dead Man HIND and FORCES
which were stormed by the Germans
March 6. The Comuers woods. Beth
incourt and surrounding hills stood
out in dark relief against the gray
curtain of smoke haze. Far to the
west the Cross roads village Of NAL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
LONE GERMAN HELD UP SHIP
WITH CREW OF 40 ENGLISHMEN

answering q wireless call Tor aid.
hove in sight.
Napoleon Bonaparte Register, Jus.
tice OF the peace, who committed
Schiller to jail, Is taking no chances
of the pirate escaping and capturing
the town. Four special guards, with
hefty reyolyers watch Scbiller'B cell
at night +"
ofhers In the Plot =
LEWES, Del. March 31.-A daring
plot to capture the 5000 ton British
steamer Matoppo with her valuable
cargo and run her TO sea, was 70
vealed today by Ernst Schiller, the
youthful German pirate" who held
I'D the ship single-hauded just oue-
side New York harboE.
Schiller confessed that others were
implicated. Four fellow conspirators,
he said, were to have slowed away
with him aboard tho Matoppo. When
the ship passed eff Sandy Hook they
planned to overpower her officers, COW
the crow by a display Of arms and
make run for the high seas.
His four comrades backed out
few hours before the Matoppo sailed
from Hoboken. Schiller decided to
carry OUT the program alone, puh
planned to make his escape TO the
Delaware shore after footing the
captains safe. he refused to name
the four men
The entire cargo of the Matoppo
was being unloaded and searched To-
dav for the bombs the captain believes
Schiller may have concealed on board.
The pirate was removed to the United
today undar
heavy guard. The buiIding was sur
rounded by hundreds Of curious citi.
zens.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
Fort Madison Suicide.

srynited Press Leased Wire Service
FORT MADISON, Iowa, March 81
After carefully dressing herself IN
the clothes she wanted to be buried
in and leaving written instructions for
the funeral. Mrs. Joseph Thomas, wife
of a clothing store proprietor, turned
on the gas and laid down to die. Her
son. a clerk in the state prison, found
her body when he returned from work
last night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31
GERMANY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
BERLIN, March 31-The fortified
village Of MaIancourt and tho de.
lenses on both sideS have been storm.
cd and captured by German troops,
the war office announced this after
noon. Tho Germans took 1923 prls-
onerS
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-03-31

Precipitation IN "a hours, trace.
River stage 7 a. m, 1914 feet
Change in "a hours, rise 8.
Mean temperature goth, So.
Highest, 81.
Lowest, 40.
Lowest last night, AZ.
FRED z. GOSEWISCH,
Observer.