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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27
Unofficial Report That Arch Bandit Has Been
Granted Amnesty and Put at Head
of 5000 Soldiers.
PERSH|NG DRAWSH| SMENOUT Of DANGER
Four More Survivors Of Carrizal Massacre are
Picked Up on the Desert by Rescue
Party.

to believe Bisbee would De the Mexi-
cans objective.
The Third field artillery Left here
today for Eagle Pass to protect that
city in case Of attack.
Another. Greaser Killed.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas. June 27!-
Two Mexicans who started to cross
the river in row boat early today,
failed to answer the challenge of an
American sentry. He fired, killing
one Mexican and wounding the other.
A Flood Of Food.
NOGALES, Ariz., June PA con-
tinuous stream of food stuffs is going
across the border into Nogales.
Sonora, today. Word that these pro-
visions are being stored aboard mill
tary trains fifteen miles below the
Zine. fs persistpntly brought herr, by
Mexicans arriving from the south.
Americans Leave.
VERA CRUZ. June 27.-The entire
American colony Of Tampico and the
surrounding oil district is now en-
route to Texas points aboard oil
tankers. Conditions in Vera Cruz are
unchanged. The city is quiet and
orderly. Several hundred refugees
from the interior are awaiting the
arrival Of transports.
Mexicans Not RuffIed.
MEXICO CITY, June N.-Evacua-
tion of San Feronimo and Bach1niva
by American troops who moved north
ward, aroused high hopes here today
that President Wilson is preparing to
withdraw General Pershing's expedi-
tion from Mexico The war depart
ment gave no explanation OF the
move. A telegram from General Tre-
vino announcing the evacuation and
declaring his purpose to attack the
Americans If they attempted to re-
occupy the towns, was given out.
Notwithstanding statements IN
American newspapers that war is 1m-
minent, a strong optimistic sentiment
nersists among Mexican leaders here.
They are counting upon the pressure
of other Latin-American countries and
the fear of a breach in the commercial
relations between Latin-America and
the United States to induce President
Wilson to move cautiously. The news
naners print reports, that the people
Of all southern countries sympathlzed
with the MeEicans in the present
crisis South American diplomats,
the papers report, all regard the main
tenance of the American expedition
on Mexican soil as fragrant viola
tion of Mexican sovereignty and be
Ieve the establishment of border
patrols would prevent. bandit raids
Americans continue to arrive here
from interior points, but 1t Is learned
that several who went to Vera Cruz
last week, now contemplate returning
tn Mexico City. Messages plesglns
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27

Ell PASO, Texas, June c7-Vf1la
vas today unof1cially reported to
have sent Carranzista General Tre-
| vino a note Offering to muster his
followers into the defa1to govern
ment's army to fight the United
States II granted amnesty. Villa was
said in these unconfrmed reports to
be at the head Of q small army
camped on the Rio Florida In the
Parral district.
Trevino is reported to Lave granted
Villa generals commission and will
place him at the head Of 5000 SOL
diers. Many hundred former Villistas
have joined Carranza's forces.
These advices do not agree with
! previous official Mexican announce
ments that Carranzas amnesty was
to be denied outlaws. Villa was once
declared By the de facto government
an outlaw. ''' 7''s'''
Think Villa Alive.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-Prfvate
advices to the state department Off
cials today are said to confirm bor-
der reports that General Villa Is still
alive.
Authorities said information from
these sources had previously proved
reliable. They think in case OF war
Villa will be found heading force
controlled by Carranza-
Four More Survivors.
COLUMBUS, N. NJ, June 27.-Four
more Carrizal survivors, two Of whom
were in terrible condition from lack
of water and food. have been found
and brought back to the American
lines.
Hiding by day and crawling over
the desert at night, the men reported
having forced Mexican poems at the
point of guns to furnish them with
water.
Carranzista cavalry, apprised by the
Mexicans that the American troopers
were at large, secured the country
hoping to take them prisoners AN
American patrol found the four sur
siyors and Immediately relieved their
want for food and water.
In nearly forty-eight hours no motor
transports have come into Columbus
from the front, all trucks being useo
for the transportation of infantry IN
the redistribution of troops by Cen
eral Pershing's orders.
Guarding Bisbee Against Attack.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 2i.-
General Funston announced TO-DAY
that the Twenty-second infantry mas
been ordered from Dougia, TO Naco,
Ariz., in preparation for the reported
plan of Carranza forces to attack BIS
bee There are three batta|iens or In
fantry now at Naco. 1t was first re-
ported that the attack was contem-
plated against Naco, but later events
the nature of which was not re-
yeaied-lcd American army oinclais
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27
|0I||[AW VILLA Is MADE A GENERAL
IN ARMY To FIGHT AMERICANS

General Carranza support, continue to
pour into the capital Some of these
are from leaders Of full blooded In.
dians. Entire quiet prevails here and
there is little Indication, except in
the press, of any grave situation.
Mexican people do not believe gener.
ally that any serious crisis is at hand.
Pretext for Intervention.
MEXICO CITY, June 27.-The
charge that the United States is at
tempting to seek a pretext for inter
vention in Mexico is made by Foreign
Secretary Aguilar in message to
the Latin-American republics.
Apparently the American govern
ment without adequate reasons for
declaring war on Mexico, wishes to
make hostilities inevitable wired
the foreign secretary. Mexico should
win or succumb with dignity"
An earlier communication sent to
the LAtin-American republics last
night, declared that the United States
is concentrating forces against the
Mexican border and tl.at war appears
inevitable.
Tho Mexican people are ready to
defend their sovereignty and inde-
pendence 1T any cost of blood and de-
struction OF their welfare" said the
communication. The Mexican gov
ernment firmly believes that the atti-
tude Of the American government Is
not in accordance with it's friendly
protests to the pan-American repub-
lies, that the acts against Mexico af-
feet all other countries Of this CONT.
nent and directly tho friendly ties
that bind them at this moment and
should bind them in the future"
Slipped Out Of Trap.
Ell PASO, Texas, June 27.-General
Pershing in removing his base from
Namiquipa to Colonia Dublan has
.checkmated enySAttempt By the Car
ranzistas to annihilate one or more
separate camps strung along former
lines of communications. Couriers
arriving here declared before the line
was shortened and strengthened II
was full Of big gaps, sub-bases being
thirty-flve miles apart With five
miles an hour the best speed OF the
motor trucks on the desert, a large
Carranzista force swooping down on
one OF the American garrfsons might
have annihilated it before aid could
arrive.
Reports from Washington that con-
gressional leaders regarded war as
almost q certainty has fired the bor-
der. Home guards have been formed
in a score of towns to protect them
selves against local Mexicans when
the border patrols join Pershing in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27
GERMANY

BERLIN, Juno H-lntense British
artillery fire ON both sides OF tho
Somrne was reported In this after
ncon's official statement from the
war -office. French attacka west ,of
Thiaumont works and southwest Of
Fort vaux were without result.
Continuing their successful counter
offensive against the Russians, the
Germans stormed enemy lines west OF
iSokuI, taking several hundred prison.
ers, II was officially announced this
afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27
Missouri Not Moved.

NEVADA, Mo-. June 27.-Offcers
hope for an early departure of the
Missouri national guard. today grew
dim. One officer admitted that pre-
dictions Of early troop movements to
the Rio Grande were based largely
on desires. All kinds of rumors are
afloat as to when the troops will leave
but as one officer put It.:
when you see us entratn, then
you'll know we are moving to the
border"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27
ITALY !

ROME, J4sne U-ItaIian troops re-
captured the strongly fortified town
Of ArsIero, the town Of Poslna and
nearly dozen other positions from
the AustrIans In the Trentino II was
officially announced this afternoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-06-27

FRANCE /
u1uU"O.

PARIS, Juno 27.-Three
aeroplanes, armed with canr =
Gently provided by the wy o,
hurled elxty-five shells on an
ships off the coast OF Belgium, es-
terday, the war office announced to-
day.
Further progress for French troops
In the region Of ThIaumont works
northeast Of Verdun, was also an
nounced.
Tho advance near the Thiaumont
fortfications was made In the course
Of violent night fighting which spread
to the region Of Fieury village. The
situation at the village Itself was un-
changed as the result Of last nights
fighting.
West OF tho Meuse, q German sren-
ade attack against a trench west Of
Hill 3O4 was checked. The French
also repulsed German attack against
NoviIIy, on the upper Meuse.
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Seventh Regiment Coca.
NEW YORK, June 27.-At $3.50 a.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
BROTHER TUCKER
TO LEAVE SNYDER

Rev. NJ. 7. Tucker has resigned as
pastor OF the First Baptist church in
Snyder and the church has voted to
accept his resignation, effective,
April LIST. Bro. Tucker states that
owing to the continued III health OF
his wife, II has become necessary
for him to retire from pastoral work
and that is why he has taken this
step. The entire church and all the
people Of Snyder regret that clrcum-
stances have made this course nee
cssary.
Bro. Tucker has been pastor OF the
church here for three years and has
accomplished good work. He has
endeared himself to Snyder people
80 much that his departure from our
midst will be deeply regretted. He is
% devout Christian man and an in
teresting, forccful and helpful preach
er. He is a careful, considerate SYM
pathetic pastor and has gained the
affections Of his people through his
humble service In times Of need and
distress. lie will carry with him the
very highest respect OF all our peo-
pie.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
CHAMBER Of COM
MERGE ACTIVITY


Thu s,vder chamher NJ commerce
-, ...,,,,. III, o.. ,,.
u'''' ''' ''"''V Wv
acuVi'y taKoh III ass'A'ihs anu o""-
ers In the destruction OF the prairie
dog pesh For two months they have
boen supplylnr the trade with poison
at Wholesale cost. through the cour-
tesy of the commissioners Court who
furnished the money. and thousands
and thousands Of dogs have been
,olscned
This however. rs only a part Of the
work that has been accomplished by
this Chamber, and there has been
more enthusiasm thnn usual since
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

To the Commander and Comrades
Of Bill scurry Camp Ne l347 u.V.C.
Information having come TO this
Camp Of the death Of our esteemed
Comrade N. d. Reep which occurred
at his home at Camp Springs Texas,
Feb 7th. 1916. your committee ap-
pointed to draft expressions Of RE-
spect for deceased most respectively
submit the following
Comrade Roep was a. loyal sup
porter of the Confederate cause dur
ing the memorable four years of
strife.
lie was regular enlisted older
In Co. G.. End. Arkansas regiment
McLeans brigade. Clairborn's division
Since the war he located in Scurry
County aud had membership In this
Camp and he was O. good citizen, the
same as ho had been % good soldier
always true to every trust and obIiga-
tlon To home and country
BE 10 resolved by this Camp that
we recognize In Comradc Re 1'H life
O. man OF loyal puruoso aru true
Southern manhood. friend 20 hue
manlty. o. noble son of the South
ID
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
SERVICES At GRACE
EPISCOPAL CHURCH

NUMBER THIRrY-srx

Rev. DR.. r. NJ. Hardman the min
lister who succeeds Rev n. Cecil
Seaman as Minister OF Grace Epls-
copal Church, will preach his first
sermon at anyder, Sunday morning
at II O'Clock. a. m.. the goth inst.
all are respectfully invited to at
tend
THE Rev r. N Hnrdman was
born In Wilsonburr, virginia. now
West Va. In iS49 His boyhoOd days
were spent In Clarksburg, West Va.
where he received hls preliminary cd
ucation In private school at that
time In Virginia lie was bound ap-
prentice Tor four years, under Majcr
Cooper. Editor Clnrksburg, "Conser-
yatIye.' to the art Preseryatlve."
He came into Iowa in 1865; worked
on the Post" in Chicago In 1871
and also in Milwaukee, on the "Ev-
onln Wisconsin" Later published
the Dundee Enterprise" Dundee.
Michigan Was married to Sarah Ad-
cline Blackburn In 1873. They re-
moved 10 Nebraska In 1879, where
he was editor and proprietor OF the
"Minden Gazette" Alfo published
the second paper on Military Reser-
yatlon. Newark, Kearnoy county, Ne
brnskn The Mlnden Gazette was the
official paper Of Kearney county.
Was at this period in his life that he
took Holy Orders in the Protestant
Episcopal church and was ordained
20 the dIaconate by Bishop Talbot.
u. D.. Ill., D.. IN 1898 and Priested
by Bishop Leonard. In 1899, after
which he spent ten years In the Mis-
slonary work in South Dakota Came
to An salnt1 Church In Cameron in
February 1915, Rev Hnrdman grad
ulted from tho Naiional unlToruity.
Chicago. now P1lyten,ck school in
1856. receiving tho dofroe Of Lit II.
Re received the degree Of Doctor Of
Philosophy after four years. research
work In History and Sociology, from
the Oskaloosa College Oskaloosn,
Town
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

Mr. A. j. Newton is the posscssor
of d walking cane that has an interest
ing history. 1t is a cedar limb full Of
knots from end to end. Mr.. Newton's
father was In thefnrst battle OF Bull
Run In Virginia on July 81, 1851
and next morning he and other Ma
sons were on the battle field to do
what they could for the killed and
wounded. Mr. Newton found cedar
tree that had been cut own by a can
non ball and he cut the top out OF
II and made this cane. Later he
loaned It to friend who carried II
into every state in the Union except
two II was the expressed desire Of
the owner that It be passed down the
line to the eldest son in succession
and thus 1t IS in possession Of a. j.
Newton
The initials Of the elder Newton
were cut hi the top Of the stick but
are now nearly worn off
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

Last Saturday might was an inter
esting event In Odd Fellow activities
at Ira They have a wide-awake lodge
there aud at their request the sny-
der team went over there Saturday
night and put a candidate through
the mysteries ofinltiatlon.
Afer the lodge work was done the
crowd pushed up TO just such d
bountlul supper as the Ira boys
know how tc spread The party from
snyder consisted Of u. a Watson. S
NJ. HUI. a. A. Farmer Rob stray
horn. Oln HcudryX, A. j Newton
A. "A. smith L McQulnn. G.. l' burh
C. W. Wnks and j IT, Spencer
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
E. ~. MATTHEW'S on
THE FASHION SHOW

Mr ana MrH' ~ r. m"''"o"' "'
tended the Spring fasnlon SUI" u"
chicage ana were Ihuon i"'p''S'o"
with the lslo Styles' Hes"ru'"s 'n'
styles Tor the coming sca'o"' WI
Matthews said TO a sisnai nun
The garment onerinsS ior '"o you
ing season arc rep'e'e WIN "o'"
beauty andeuuil'y TWO qual'u' up
on when the American "o''"n !"
most inslslen''
"fonihtnl IL tue heyno'' VI 'no
new moue's' ne h''""u'''' W."
characterized oy inc lines 'n"' "'o
fu'l ana iree iloWins'
The lnckels OF su''s w'il pe Snor'
Walstllne Tenderness wiz We 'u'so''
employed with ripple eneet pe'o" ''l'
waist Ahother S'yie WIN po qu'''
loose ana iull' ana snor''' 'Spo'
showing MP ''ns'" wiz wv ""''
the Cote
Turnover collars ana Se'-ih S''e'e'
WIN w u'ou y" pa'1 ,' ,,,., =,
siee'es WIN W." ~ ~ 49,
the wrist VIII also DC enployou' ne''s
VIII DC io"'u'o VI Wv '"'" ~
sults' hlnpro'uo'' WI, ""u W. '"' "
tractlVehesS OF so"'' uu''s"'
Ihe new s'''uS W." 'v"' '"e. ~
selves 10 prouuu''o" !" s''N " ,,.,., ,o.
plnatiohh Oh SUN '"u ''''"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
THE PASSING Of
". S. M0RELAND

NJ NJ q uora,ard n ,ormor ras-
,,,,- a.
'D'"' VI '"'u''' "''u '"'u' u' ~ '"'
home OF MT. j. u McClinion' on
South Scarborough street, after a
lingering Illness with tuberculosis.
tio oamo b.eL IN ,his co,,,v from
-, 49,, -,
w" "'N''V Wv" "'' "''' "' ~
children ana they picked COTTON III
the country during the fall Since
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
Sour, COUNTY Paw Cash.

People WHO had financial business
with the Commissioners Court this
week were made to feel glad TO live
In sourry county
As stated in the Signal last week
upon authority Of County Treasurer
Loekhart. scurry County is now on a
cash basis and ready to pay off war
fants as soon as they re issued.
Instead Of getting a warrant and
rushing off to get It registered, he
now takes It down to Charles den
aud gets a check for It cashable right
now.
Great is scurry County and her
people
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
900 Hens Net $3.50.

Fiuvanna. scurry county, Texas,
Feb. IA poultry car has Just
been partially loaded and shipped
from this place. carrying 1900 mems
which netted approximately $3.50.
The car will top at sweetwater for
further loading. The car will'go eth
er to San Francisco or New York.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

The little st. Clair girl who was
struck down with an iron pinchhar
at Mingus ut the time her mother and
another woman were assassinated
two weeks ago was taken to Dallas in
tho hope that she might recover. but
Il was reported a few days ago that
meningitis had set up and the at
tendants wore lesa hopeful. Officers
have so far, oeon unsuccessful in
fastening gilt on G. W. ST. Clair and
public feeling toward him is Hubsid-
ing.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

Eli Murphy 10 years old unmarri-
ed. died wednesday near Ira. lie was
an ex-Confederate soldier. lie form
erly ownol a farm on Canyon creek
hut sc,d out q few years ago and
went to south Texaa. After trying
it out down there he closed out and
came back TO sourry County, during
his last years People who have
known him say he was a good old
man.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

Eld John M Rice of Morkel and
Dis brother Ira Rice, o revival sing
ar held % series OF meetings. begin
uIug last Friday night at the Church
oft Christ ou Scarborough street. Mr.
Rice Is iorceiul logical preacher
and DTS brother Us fine Gospel sing
cr.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
:. CLAIR FREED on
A BOND OF $500.

Mingus. Feb. l5.- George W. St
Clair, who was charged with the muir
der Of his wife and Mrs WIN Will
kins. a visitor n their home, and as
sault to murder his 3-year-old daugh-
ter, Katy. by striking them on the
head with an iron spike bar. was re
leased on bond Of $500 today
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

Mr. C.. C.. Prim late Of the Sweet
water post Office has acc pied o posi-
lion as assistant postmaster at the
Snyder postofflce. lie IS a ciyii SER
vice man and hes had considerable
experience 10 the mail service. lie Us
considered % valuable acquisition TO
the SNYDER pcstofflce force
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

Judge smlth'l new home is begin
ming to look housey. Fritz Is going
to want a bridge built across the
creek. Fritz is a deep waIer man, but
doesn't like to walk up hill
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

uthln OF Nnlh kuou w inNi"" "N''
together with sketch OF her life and
a fitting tribute to her memory
The death angel visited the home
of Mr.. J. c. Harris at $3.50 o'clock
In the morning Of February l2, 1916,
aud claimed as lis victim Mrs J. C.
Harris. She was born Sept q, 1896
In Parker County. Texas, and passed
away on the date above mentioned.
Sister Hurris professed religion In
early childhood, and Joined the Cum
borlnnd Presbyterian church about
the time Of her conversion, and has
lived a devoted Christian life, always
happy and trying TO make others
happy Her cheering smile has driy-
en- away dark clouds many times
from others II was the wrlter's
pleasure to live a nelghbor to her
and to visit the home great many
times aud she was always at her best
Spiritually In her goinG away It
leaves the home sad and lonely the
grave can not keep her. while the
body remains Ia the grave the Spirit
e with ~ Redeemer.
she yyng married TO J G.. Harris,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
COMM|SS|ONERS'
4 COURT SESSION
hrrcnt Matters Considered. Election
Officers for Various Boxes
In County Appointed


~ In County Appointed
The Commissioners Court was In
session Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday
,rd n,r, n, Tburadav
- n
''''' 'Ne' " "
county Oierk W. L. Shihner' No"'-
misSloherH Geo W. brown, D. H. Au-
try, j. ~ Thomas ana b. r. parsl'z'
The court voted TO advance joe
Merritt Slzo out OF court mouse pohu
fund and S2o out OF jail nohd iunu
for assessipc taxes
The resignation OF u ). ureen as
constable OF Ira Preclent NO was
presented ana accepted
A certain pert OF Pyron street in
the town OF Hermlelsh was declared
vacated and abandoned as a public
street.
The report OF First state bank a
Trust Co.. as depository OF snyder
Independent schooi distriot iuhus was
checked up an approved.
The Court made settlement Tor 'fz
rabbit scalps' lSS wolfe scalps ana
Twelve cat scalps'
The matter OF building precinct
jail at Fluvanna was up Tor DISCUS
sion.
The Court appointed prcsidlng end
associate electloh Judges LOT the sew
erai voting precincta In the county
to hold OFFICE Tor TWO years
Snyder l.. D. Grantham' Presiding
Judge, II. =. Cox Lon Graham H. C.
Hayter' Associate Judges
Cotton Wo' Flats i. j. Helm
presldlr OF, unrch, associate
W. oblson, presiding G.
. - associate
s'-wrv A. .scrlvner' presiding
Arthur MoDerhiott. associate
W. Fiuvnnna;.J,p d. Letcher' presidlng'
W r. craiLsl. NJ Hunnicutt' Gene
~ swc''.h' idre,iale'
Como George halstoh' PRESIDING
j. ). Head Pssielate'
Biscn; II. G. Mccormick presiding
W. X. cowiing Associate
sharon Emmett lreVey pres'ulhs'
Joe Thompson Associate
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18

Mrs. W. T. Skinner is on the sick
list this week.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-02-18
MRS. J. c. HARRIS
PASSES AWAY

The Signal extends prcfnud sym
pathy to Mr.. J. c. Harris Of Camp
Springs, in this time Of bereavement
on account Of the death OF his wife,
which occurred at the family home
last Saturday. Her pastor has kindly
furnished the Signal a report OF the
death Of this good Christian woman
together with a sketch OF her life and
a fitting tribute to her memory.