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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
ONE HuNggRED
DAY ss(JF BATTLE
Germans IS Slowly But Sure
ly Gre . I, Closer to the
, tress at
erdun.
CHECKS TEMPORARY
Crown Prince conquers Ono Square
Mile Each Day, In His A.
tempt to Roach
Paris.
CHECKS TEMPORARY

GBy j. W. T. Mason, Written for the
United Press.1
NEW YORK, May 3l.-Today, the
hundredth day of the battle OF Yer.
dun, sees the Germans slowly but
continuously creeping upon the great
French fortress which In defensive
strength, is second only to Paris It,
self.
Since the battle began, tho French
have persistently failed to stop the
Germans permanently. At the very
outset the French were surprised by
the suddenness of the German on
slaught and during the first period OF
the battle. the local commanders at
Verdun decided to abandon the east
bank of the Meuse where the Douau-
mont and Vaux fighting has occurred.
General Castelnau, however, who is
General Joffre's chief lieutenant.
rushed to Verdun, reversed the or
first drive of tho Germans was
checked.
But the check has never been more
than temporary. The Germans have
been compelled to fight desperately
for every foot of their advance since
General Castelnau ordered the east
ern bank Of the. Meuse defended, but
the fact cannot be evaded that the
advantage Of gains remains with the
Germans. The crown prince has
conquered about 100 square miles of
territory during the past 100 days.
The battle front forms little more
than one-third Of circle about Yer
dun, for a distance Of twenty five
miles. The average depth Of the Ger
man gains IS four miles, which rep
resents to the east of the Mouse one
half the distance to go from the form
er German front to Verdun.
To the west Of the Meuse, however,
where the heavy fighting at Dead
Mans hill and Cumieres is occurring,
the Germans are. three miles further
away from Verdun than on the
Douaunront and Vaux sides. The
Cumieres and Dead Mans hill en-
gagements, in fact, are efforts to
even up the distance separating the
German loop from Verdun.
Charnay ridge, west OF the Meuse,
is the present main objective OF the
Germans and if this be taken. the
German forces on both sides of the
Meuse will he within the four mile
radius. A further advance OF one
mile Will then bring Verdun within
JuS udh8ClOufs th4SC AAhC AGIi 80 VI
the enemy's artillery. This is the
limit of range for the small calibre
guns which are the most effective
weapons of both armies.
Will verdusk fall? It depends on
the number Of available French re-
serves. The Germans assert the
French are now nsing their last re-
serves at verdIin. But it issup to the
French to increase their strength at
verdun II the Brst;ah take over more
oil. the front in western France Since
the Verdun battle began the British
have added forty-fiye miles OF
trenches to their former holding of
fifty miles in western France and
Belgium The French still occupy
twenty-five miles of western trenches
extending to the south of Noyon
where the battle front turns east
ward. That corner, however, pro-
tects the road to Paris and the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31

French public remained utterly calm
today. The official cormuniques arc
being scanned with an interest un-
equaIIed since the Germans struck
the first blow against the fortress.
But there is not the slightest doubt
that General NevieIle, ii forced to re-
tire upon the northwestern forts OF
Verdun, will maintain his positions
there with the same tenacty that
brought the Germans TO a halt on the
northern and northeastern sectors OF
verdun.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
Hungarian Prime Minister
Lays Blame on France and
England for War.
IBy Carl W. Alderman, United Press
Staff Correspondent

Staff Correspondent
BUDAPEST, May 81 Cvia Amster-
dam $50 long az the responsible
statesmen of England and France
think as they speak, there is no
chance Of peace" declared Count
Tisza, Hungarian prime minister, and
strong man" of Austria-Hungary, in
an interview with the United Press
today. Count Tisza was referring to
the recent belligerent utterances of
Sir Edward Grey and President
Poincare.
"The intervention of the United
States will only be useful when both
sets of belligerents are prepared to
talk peace seriously" he added. Il
doubt If that time has arrived
'fThe German cFlancellor's recent
statements are proof of the central
powers readiness to end the war.
Peace, however, depends on whether
ths leaders of the other cam0s are
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
North Dakota and St. Paul do
Homage to J. J. Hill Who
is Buried Today.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, May Tine
northwest stood still today while It's
great developer. James J. Hill, was
buried. Funeral services strictly pri-
vate. and without flowers, at the re-
quest Of the family, were held at the
home at 2 p. m. Vicar General Gid
bons. diocese OF st. Paul, Catholic.
ioniciated and burial was at Hilis raw
orite farm, North Oaks, near St Paul
BY Governor HannA's proclamation.
taeOUfh OnADte No. A0no4 - seoo- ~
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31

Mendez received his Instructions
yesterday and at the same time Ar
redondo was instructed to deliver the
note to the state department.
Vit1istas Recruiting.
COLUMBUS, N. M, May 31.-A
fortnight's recruiting at Batopflas
with the promise that Villa himself
would lead them against- the GRIN
goes" resulted in 200 villistas start
ing northward from the Sinaoloa bor-
der, according to reports which reach
ed here today. Gen. Julio Acosta is
said to be at the head of the band.
However, no report of Villas where
abouts has come to headquarters In
Columbus.
In view Of the rumcrs, a heavfer
guard than usual was placed over the
numerous road-repairing squads along
the American expedition's eommuni-
cation lines. Heretofore the guards
have stacked their rifles and aided
in the road work, but now their only
duty is to remain on watch. Fifty
wells are being sunk along the COM
munication lines to furnish pure
water.
Court Martial Postponed.
WASHINGTON, May 31.-Court
martial of 116 militiamen for failing
to present themselves for muster,
was postponed until June s.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
GE' 'RAANY

BERLIN, May 31-Freneh troops
have been forced out Of the forests
south Of Currieres, the Germans tax
Ing nlnety-one prisoners, it was Off
ciaIIy ANNOUNCED this afternoon.
ION the west front, enemy torpedo
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31

A wood splitting machine has been
invented which automatically handles
logs two feet long and eighteen
inches thick. It is run by three
horsepower gasoline engine and con-
sists mainly of huge knife which
works through the knottiest wood at
the rate of sixty strokes a minute.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
Weather Forecast.

Weather Forecast.
For Keokuk and Vicinity. Showers
tonight and Thursday. Warmer to-
night.
For Iowa: Showers tonight and
Thursday. Warmer tonight east por-
tion.
For Missouri: Showers tonight and
Thursday. Warmer tonight east por.
tion
For Illinois: Increasing c1oudiness
and warmer tonight followed by show
ers west portion. Thursday showers.
Warmer extreme east portion.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
ZEPPELIN WRECKED.

LONDON, May 31.-A Zeppelin
struck tree in descending near
veIes and was completely destroyed,
according to Central News dispatch
from Amsterdam today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31

A v1rginian has" invented hand
truck that enables one man to pick
up and move objects weighing LOCO
pounds or more.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
suffraaettes are Buoy.


CHICAGO, May S1.-Every avail
able male politician in Chicago today
was chased around the hotels by a
determined group Of suffragettes
lnaugurating the Congressional Union
lobby to secure suffrage planks In the
national platforms of the republicans
and progressives.
Miss Elsie Hill of Connecticut, but
tonholed Oscar King Davis, secretary
of the progressive national committee.
and secured his promise for hear
ing before the progressive committee.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, presi'
dent of the National Woman's SUI.
frage association, arrived in Chicago
today and took charge of the fight.
Our organization is not trying to
form a womans party said Mrs.
Gait. 1--WE are leaving that to the
Congressional Union. But we are
going to ask for suffrage planks in all
platforms"
Miss Maud Younger OF San Fran
cisco Is slated to deliver the keynote
speech at the women's party conven-
ton, opening June 5. it was an
nounced today. Arrangements were
practically complete today for the suf-
frage parade on June seven. The
. commanders ana maTSHalb WcIc vi III
ed at Grant park this afternoon.
Thirty-five thousand are expected to
be in line at the pageant.
Dressing Down Wilson. :.
IBy Perry Arnold, United Press Staff
Correspondent
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. May 31.-Colonel
Roosevelt served notice today that he
was lighting for certain principles
and will fight for them whenever
they are found in any party and IN
any individual"
It was one sentence OF speecn
burning with vitro1ic condemnation OF
President Wilson's attitude on pre-
parodness and military service which
his auditors interpreted as indicat-
ing the coloneTs readiness to analga'
mate once again with the republicans
III they lived up to his beliefs-or MS
determination to again herald those
principles through third party. Tne
colonel himself did not enlarge on
this one sentence and left to his audi
ence the task of applying it to mt
present day conditions.
Not in months has the colonel been
10 scathingly denounciatory as he was
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
THE WEATHER.

The river VIII remain nearly ST
tionary from Davenport to below Wa
saw during the next 48 hours.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31

River stage a. III, II'A It. OHaH5e
in 81 hours, fall 2 It.
Mean temperature So; highest, 79;
lowest IS; lowest last night, 55.
FRED q. GOSEW1SCH.
Observer.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31

WASHINGTON, May 31.-Justice
Hughes. seated in the library Of his
home, has his finger on tho silence
throttle and 10 seeing to It person
ally that his secretary commits HIM
Self In no way regarding the justices
views on, the presidency.
All inquiries, regardless OF their
nature, receive from the Hughes sec
retary the same response:
There is nothing to say" II the
Inquiry calls for a direct yes" or
.sno" answer for instance, In the case
of a. rumor that Justice Hughes is
preparing a public statement, his sec
retary breaks the telephone connec-
ton, presumably for \ consultation
with Hughes himself. The answer
com a. -. moment- -lAtAr. s.s..
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-31
Weather Conditions.

A field OF high pressure, which is
passing through the lake region this
morning, Is attended by fair. cooler
weather from the Missouri river to
the lake region, and there was heavy
frost in northern Michigan last night.
The depression which is central in
Colorado, is causing warmer, unset
tied weather in the plains states,
with scattered light showers in the
northern portions.
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Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27

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Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
CORNWALL HOLLOW

The majority of the farmers in this place have finished harvesting their ice.
 Felix Jasmin has been drawing wood for J. B. Bradford.
 There was dance at George Fox's house Friday night.
 Wilbur Johnson, at Johnson Hollow, was called up on the telephone by his nearest neighbor and notified that his house was on fire. Others were quickly called by telephone and the prompt response of neighbors soon had the fire under control and it is said only one room was burned out. It is most for tunate for MT. Johnson that the fire was discovered in time to save the house. MT. Johnson's barn was burned to the ground some years ago.
 E. H. Ocain has been saving up MT. Fosters fire wood with his gasoline machine.
 MT. Tiffany has sold his stave mill that was used on the B. E. Yale job to the Spur Company at Lakeville.
 MT. Fillmore and son Edward have been hauling out ties at the Iffiand job on $. K. Goes land.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
EAST CANAAN

MT. and Mrs. David H. Roger and daughters Dorothy and Flora, of South. bury, have been visiting Mrs. Rogers mother, Mrs. Harriett Kimball.
 Miss Addie Kimball has been spend ing the past week in Southbury.
 The Rev. Fuller gave an excellent sermon Sunday morning which was enjoyed by good sized audience.
 The Ladies Aid will meet on Thurs. day at 3 o'clock at the parsonage.
 The Clover Club and Cheerful Work CTS are invited to Mrs. Gaylords', Sat- urday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Rowland entertained friends from Torrington, Sunday.
 Mrs. John Foley, Miss Jennie Foley and Mrs. Garrity have been victims of the grip.
 The Surgical Dressings Committee met with Miss filling this week.
 Mrs. G. S. Cunning was at her home here Monday and started Tuesday morning for St. Petersburg, Fla, for the rest of the winter.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
WEST CORNWALL

Mr. and Mrs Southwick, Mrs. George Smith and Miss Bessie Smith are all recovering and again able to be out. Mrs. J. A. Cochrane and Miss Abbie Smith are better and now Mrs. J. B. Smith is sick.
 Sherman Bailey is again we'll and able to be out.
 The HouSatOnic Camp Fire Girls will hold a social at Wirobush Farm, Friday evening, Jan. 2S Come and get your hats trimmed and have a good time.
 Fred Edwards was in town a short time calling on friends.
 Miss Helen Rebstock, who was one of the grip patients, las recovered.
 There was only fair attendance at the grange Monday night, partly owing to sickness and partly to the weather. During the day it had been cold and clustering, but those who ventured out in the evening found fine sleighing, beautiful moonlight and just comfort. able winter weather and enjoyed the meeting.
 At the next meeting there will be a roll-call; subject, True friendship. what >is meant and what Cornwall grange can do and should do to further it.
 The Litchfield Farm Bureau is ar- ranging for an institute at Grange Hall, Feb. IS, program to be announced later.
 DelOss Hart is at home from college for all enforced vacation, due to there having been several cases of scarlet fever. College will probably re open in February.
 The Adult Bible class will hold their January social with MT. and Mrs. He'd don, Saturday evening, Jan. 29. There are 24 winter members in the class, be- sides those here ill the summer. So it is hoped there will be full class meet ing.
 Russel Alderman recently had a party to celebrate his fifth birthday.
 Miss Olive Oliver is librarian and ar engagements have been made hereby members can borrow or return books Sunday as we'll as Thursday. The fee is one dollar year and there are some excellent books from which to choose.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
| AkEuIl IF

Mrs. Walter Silvernale went to Hart- ford on Saturday last, where MT. Silver nale is employed.
 Hiram Beebe, of Canaan, was calling on friends in town on Saturday last.
 Miss Maude Silvernale missed'Sunday school from the M. E. church last Sum- day for the first time in fifteen years She was confined to the house with a severe cold. Can this record be beaten by any other Sunday school, if so we would like to be informed.
 Miss Margaret Day is home from her school duties recovering from a recent illness.
 Mrs. Emma Powell has been quite i'll the past week with one of those severe colds.
 Mrs. H. J. Bissell is improving from her recent illness.
 A. Martin was confined to the house couple of days last week.
 H. J. Shaw, who was confined to the house last week, is able to be about again.
 Those who missed church last Sun. day missed two extra good sermons by the pastor. Rev. c. A. Shahan.
 J. G. Estill made trip to New York city on Tuesday this week.
 MT. and Mrs. 0. E. Bohlman made a trip to Pittsfeld on Tuesday this week.
 Messrs. A. H. Heaton and Barnett spent couple of days in New York city this week.
 Auto racing on the ice appears to be tine short of the season. On Sunday last it is reported one party made a trip around the lake in three minutes.
 Ice harvesting was suspended on Tuesday last because of the mild weather.
 The special meetings at the M. E. church were discontinued on Sunday evening last. Prayer meetings this week as usual on Tuesday and Thurs day evenings.
 Mrs. c. K. Williams and daughter spent portion of last week in Hart. ford.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. George Axleby on Monday of this week.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
CANAAN VALLEY

Andrew Humes has rented his farm the coming season to John Rosenblot. He now lives on the Stanard farm.
 The farmers hereabouts are trying to harvest their ice and u few have finished.
 Fred Decker, who has been living in Frank Bailey's house, has moved his family to Great Harrington and has gone to Ludlow, Mass, where he has got work.
 Listen: and you may hear wedding bells in the near future or at least it is so reported.
 MT. and Mrs. \. E. Benton quietly observed their 50th marriage anniver- sary at their home Thursday, Jan. IS. It was deemed advisable to hold no formal observance of the day as the children and grandchildren are so widely scattered; they living in five different states of the Union, and it was impossible for them all to be at home. The couple received many cards and letters of congratulations on their golden wedding day from their absent children and friends. Mir. Benton has always lived on tie farm where he now resides and "lso his father and grand father were owners of the place before him.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
SHARON

Mrs. P. Byron, who has been visiting friends and relatives ill Bridgeport, IS home again.
 c. H. Eggleston spent few days ill New York, where he attended the A. D. $. convention.
 The Mystic" Five of Amenia, came to Sharon, Friday evening and were de- feated by the local team by the score of 296 in good game.
 A. Bailey spent the week end with his parents in Chappaqua, N. Y.
 Miss Alberta Richards left Saturday f)r Schnectady, where she intends SD pending the remainder of the winter with her parents.
 Friday evening the Valley store was entered and several things of value were stolen. Stamps and other government property were taken and disturbed. A person by the name of "Jim" Doyle or the "Glass Eater" is suspected but as vet no trace of him has been found.
 Miss Anna MaCann spent Saturday in Millerton.
 The seventh and eighth grades had sleigh ride Wednesday.
 Mrs. Dr. Parker Morgan, of New York, spent last week ill town with friends.
 Miss Mabel Liner, who has been spending a few weeks in Newburg re- turned to her home Friday.
 A card party for the benefit of the St. Bernard's church was given by Mrs. J. Monahan and Mrs. John Crowley in the Casino, Wednesday evening, Feb. 9.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Hotaling have been on the sick list.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caldwell were taken to the Sharon hospital to be treated for the grip.
 Ethel Peck, of Colemans Station, spent few days in town.
 Miss Florence Kilmer, of Colemans Station, spent the week end at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. H. Middlebrooks
 Miss Grace Bristol is visiting friends in New Britain.
 H. B. DakiE spent few days ill New York this week.
 Miss Viola Landon IS visiting Miss Alma Klebes in Torrington.
 The dancing school reception is to be given February 1.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-27
FALLS VILLAGE

Carroll w. Burkett, clerk at Bartle Brothers store, is enjoying a weeks vacation, which he is spending in Dan- bury, Hartford and Sayre, Penn.
 Henry R. Whitford, of Canaan, was ill town Tuesday.
 Most of our people have finished their ice harvesting, though some are still praying for another freeze. Bordens are still without their crop and it is probable that they will have to bring in ice from out of town. George Frink has been confined to his home with grip.
 Miss Adeline Kellogg, of Winsted, has been spending a few days with her brother, Walter l. Kellogg.
 The firemen dance ill Citizens Hall, | Friday night, was a splendid success, so far as attendance and enjoyable is concerned. There was a large crowd present, including manY from Canaan and other surrounding towns. The net proceeds were about $15.
 Rehearsals for the drama. A Foul Tip" to be given under the auspices of the fire company, are progressing favorably, and it is safe to predict that the play will be put on ill good style. 1 The date of it's presentation will De February IS.
 The ladies of the Methodist church will give a pancake supper ill the Methodist church parlors tomorrow evening.
 Several ladies, friends of Mrs. George Ayres, gave her birthday party Fri day afternoon, and memorable time was enjoyed.
 Mss Addie Barrows, of Cornwall Hollow, was brought here Tuesday morning to be taken to Utica, N. 7.. to be placed in a sanitarium.
 Waiter Dickinson, formerly of the Inn, is now braking on the Berkshire division.
 An old fashioned kitchen dance is tC be given at Paul Lorraine s-the former Sidney Morris place-tomorrow eve. ming. Music by Charles Blake, violin, and Mrs. Wilms, banjo.
 Mrs. Anna A. Russell attended the funeral of her uncle, Frank Turner, il Great Harrington, Sunday.
 Mrs. Lewis Smith has returfled home after spending a few days i'll Lake vile.
 Mrs. Robert Woodin was called to East Canaan on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. John Garrity.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry E. Russell ief Friday for Hartford, where they will spend few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Moon are expected tC be ill town this week.
 Thomas H. Higgs, of New York city was i'll town one day last week.
 George I. Ayres is working in Lime Rock.
 William Woodin is working for MT Burkett.
 Fay Chaffee has been working at th' West Cornwall station for few days
 Miss Etta Bushey has been spending several days with her sister, Mrs. B W. Houston.
 Miss Miriam Bushey visited her par ents, MT. and Mrs. F. l.. Bushey, Sun day.
 Miss Edna Dean and friend, Mis- Belle Judd, of Huntsville, were Sunda, guests of their friend, Miss Mabe Merriman, of South Canaan.