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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
U. s. Ambassador at Berlin
 Summoned by Telephone.
 Declines to Give Any In- formation About Meeting
WILL DELAY REPLY
 UNTIL CHANCELLOR
 SEES THE EMPEROR
Confidential Advices to Washington From Gerard Says Germany Is Willing to Go Great Lengths

Berlin, April A.-(via London.-The phone to the imperial chancellor's palace this morning. He went immediately and the conference with Dr. Won Bethmann-
 When he came from the conference Am bassador Gerard declined to give any in- formation as to the nature of the discus to whether anyone else was present.
 Dr. Won Bethmann- -Holiweg devoted the afternoon to conferences on the sub marine question with Admiral Won Holt zerdorff chief of the admiralty staff Several of the higher diplomatic officials participated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
IS NOT BRANCH OF
 GERMAN EMBASSY
Papers Show vcn Papen's Former Office Was "Ad-
 vertising Agency

New York. April 2.--Evidence pre- sented today before the federal grand jury Investigating the alleged plot to destroy the Welland canal established. according to federal authorities, that Captain Franz von Papen's former of flee at GO Wall street was not branch of the German embassy when Wolf won Igel was arrested there on April IS, and papers claimed by the German ambassa- dor seized.
 The papers now are in the custody of the department of justice in Washington. where they were sent at the request of the state department, following Ambas- sador Won Bernstorffs demand for their return on the ground that they, were seized on German territory. Attorney. General Gregory insisted that the former office of Won Papen was not German territory. The state department am nounced that the return of the papers rested on this point.
 Assistant United States Attorney Wood
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
IRISH SEPARATIST LEADER CAPTURED
 BY ENGLISH SHIP
Sir Roger Easement Had Been Direct ing Activities Against England From Berlin-Was Attempt
 ing to Land Arms

London, April 24.--sir Roger Easement has been captured from q German ship which attempted to land arms in Ireland. and was sunk. The official announcement was made tonight as follows:
 During the period between the afternoon of April 20 and the after noon of April 21, an attempt to land arms and ammunition in Ire land wns made by vessel under the guise of neutral merchant ship, but which in reality was German auxiliary, in conjunction with fl German submarine.
 "Thc auxiliary sank and num- ber of prisoners were made, among whom was Sir Roger Easement"
 Sir Roger Basement before the outbreak of the European war, was in the British consular service, hay ing held posts in Portuguese West Africa. the Congo Free State, Haiti, San Domingo and Brazil.
 In November. 1914, it was report ed that Sir Roger, who wns the leader of the separatist faction in Ireland, had gone to Berlin and conferred with the German impe- rial authorities. his intention. it was said, being to open negotia- tiOns between the German govern ment and the anti-Englisb party in Ireland.
 Assurances were said to have been given to Sir Roger that. should the German troops land in Ireland, all native institutions would be respected by them. Sir Rogers followers in Ireland were. according to the report. to give every aid to the Germans. The re- port of his activities in Germany created n sensation in England and in February, 1915, Sir Edward Grey announced that Sir Rogers pension as former member of the consular corps had been suspended. pending an investigation of charges of disloyaIty against him.
 Sir Roger was created knight in 1911. He is g years old.
 Sir Roger in 1912, while consul general at Rio Janeiro, made re- port on the torturinG and killing of natives of Brazil by employees of the British company operating the PutumayO rubber fields. A British royal commission headed by him investigated the situation and brought about reforms in the treatment of men employed in the industry.
 The news of the capture of Sir Roger was received with satisfaction, mingled with regret at the termina- ton of what previous to his alleged activities with the Germans had been a brilliant career useful both to hu- manitys and his own country. That he should have engaged in such fliaG- cap enterprise as the British otticial communication gives as the reason for his seizure is considered as lending color to the view held by his old friends hSfc liiie itc io iiieAtdhs uuhoid'iSeV.
 Little had been heard of Sir Roger in this country for many months. Last October a returned Irish prisoner re- ported that Sir Roger had visited the prison camp at Limburg and vainly tried to induce Irish prisoners to join an Irish brigade he was said to be raising in Germany to fight against England. It was reported short time ago that Sir Roger had applied for citizenship in Bavaria. Later came a report from a neutral source that he had been arrested in Germany on an unspecified charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
ONLY GUNS ACTIVE
 ON WESTERN FRONT;;
 ENGLAND IS RA|DED
Trieste Attacked Easter by Italian Planes-Civilians KilledEFighting Breaks
 Out in Egypt

Artillery bombardments alone are talk ing place on the French and Belgian fronts, the scenes of the greatest activity being the region of Le Mort Homme and in the Argonne forest, with the Germans the aggressors in the former and the arrnci m the latter scc{o
 French aviators in squadron formations have dropped shells on German positions at Longuyon, Stenay, Dun and near Montfaucon.
 The fighting between the Russians and the Germans and Austrians along the eastern front continues at various points, but no important changes in position are reported. The same is true of the Aus tro-Italian zone.
 ... TRIESTE IS RAIDED
 Vienna reports an attack Easter Sun day by seven Italian aeroplanes on the city of Trieste, in which nine civilians. five of them children, were killed and five wounded. The report says that be- cause of this attack the enemy forfeited every right to have his towns spared" The British in German East Africa are continuing their forward movement against the Germans, having now occu- pied the town of Kondoa in the Irangi region Considerable casualties were in flicted on the Germans.
 The British also have been successful in operations near Ducidar, Egypt re- pulsing with heavy casualties a Turkish attack In an engagement near Quatia village. however the British were forced
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
BETWEEN TWO FIRES

His dispatches are said to emphasize the difficulties by which the German gov ernment is confronted in endeavoring to find way to meet the demands of the United States without arousing the ele- ment which insists upon relentless sub marine warfare against the shipping of the entente allies.
 The state department tonight was await ing dispatch from MT. Gerard reporting the result of lengthy conference today with Dr. Von Bethmann-H Hollweg, impe- rial chancellor. Press dispatches an- nouncing that the conference had taken place were closely read. Officials ex- pressed a particular interest in that part of the reports which indicated that a re- ply to the American note would not be made until the chancellor has another op- portunity to confer with the Emperor. who is at the front. The fact that tho conference lasted more than an hour was regarded as being a hopeful sign; it being pointed out that if the German govern ment was disposed not to meet the Amer ican demands. it was improbable that there would have been discussion of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
PROVOKED DISCUSSION

The subject apparently provoked con- siderable discussion in Mexico City be- fore it was decided. Officials declined Neither the state nor war departments would lay claim to the honor, and it was stated that General Scott had not proposed it. That officer, however has an unusual record for conducting friendly negotiations The arrangements of neu- tral zone at Naco. Sonora, during the fighting between Carranza and Villa troops, a later conference with Villa which resulted in the release of American goods and the quelling of an uprising of Piute Indians in Utah. are recent examples of his skill as a diplomat. He is known to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Conference Between Heads of Armies of Nations Ar ranged Late Yesterday. To Be Held in Juarez
CARRANZA ASKS AN
 EARLY REPLY TO
 WITHDRAWAL NOTE
Arred0ndo Told That An swer Is Impossible Now. Funston to Carry Out Re- distribution of Troops

Washington, April 24.-F'urther develop ments in the pursuit of Villa and the relations between the United States and Mexico now await personal discussion by the senior military advisers of the two governments
 A conference between Major General Scott, chief of staff of the American army, and General Obregon, minister of war of the de facto government, was ar ranged late today to take place probably in Juarez. General Scott is in San An- to be on his way north from Mexico City They may meet tomorrow or next day
 Elezio Arredondo. Mexican ambassador designate. paid a second visit to Secre- tary Lansing today to communicate the fact that General Carranza had agreed to the conference.
 Mir. Arredondo called at the state de- partment first to say that his g vernment asked that some reply o2 made to the note of April 12, suggesting that Amer A'AS-NANO' ~% similar request was transmitted by Spe- cial Agent Rodgers at Mexico City.
 NO REPLY NOW
 The ambassador was advised that no reply could be made 10 General Car ranza's note at present. Secretary Lam sing is understood to have made it plain that the Washington government was io xrix chance to talk the situation over with General Obregon before l, final answer was proposed. On his return to the em- bassy Mr. Arredondo foilrG g inessa ge announcing that General Obregon would go to the border. Details of the meet ing were left to General scott by ad- nlinstrations officials. At the Mexican embassy, however, it was said there was reason to believe Obregon had already left Mexico City. As General Obregon is a cabinet officer, it was stated at the embassy that he would suggest that Gen eral Scott call on him in Juarez in ac- cordance with diplomatic custom. all though the succeeding meetings it was said, probably would take place in El Paso because of better accommodations
 The meeting was suggested first after General Scott had started for the bor der on his mission which resulted in the authorization for the redisposition of the American troops in Mexico. The plan was favored by both war and state de- partment officials and Special Agent Rod gers was asked to present it to General Carranza. Because of the latter's alleged jealousy over his war minister, some of ficers doubted that the conference could be arranged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
TO SEE KAISER AGAIN

Berlin, April 24--(via London.)-lt is understood that the German reply to the American note will not be delivered be- fore the imperial chancellor has another opportunity of conferring with the Elm perOr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
OPPOSE ANY RUPTURE

Washington, April 24-Indications that powerful influences in German politics are opposed to any action by the Berlin government which might lead to the sew erance of diplomatic relations with the United States are understood to be con- tained in ,coBfidential dispatches received by the state department from Ambas- sador Gerard, Socialists and labor lead- CTS are reported as boing particularly ad- verge to any such move.
 Other dispatches from Mir. Gerard were said to, contain strong intimatons that the Berlin government would make somo concessions to the United States in re- ply to the note demanding the imme- diate abandonment of present methods of submarine warfare It still is uncertain, however whether the concessions will be sufficiently broad in their scope to meet the American demands.
 Officials allowed it to become known that Mir. Gerard's dispatches indicated that Germany would go to great lengths to preserve friendly relations with the United States Mir. Gerard is understood to have gained his views during conver- sations with Berlin officials, including Foreign Minister Von JagoW
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
Chairman Democratic Ma tional Committee Unable to
 Serve After Convention
LAW PARTNERSHIP IS
 GIVEN AS A REASON
Fred E. Lynch, Member of Committee From Minnesota, Expected to Succeed McCombs-President
 Wilson Expresses Regret

Washington, April 24.-Williant F. McCombs, chairman of the democratic national committee. today notified President Wilson that he will be un- able to continue in his present posi- tion after the national convention, and will be unable to direct the campaign of MT. Wilson for reelection.
 Replying to MT. McComb's letter, the President expressed regret. Fred B. Lynch, national committeeman from Minnesota, is expected to succeed MT. McCombs and conduct the campaign.
 MT. McCombs wrote this letter to the President:
 q have just formed new partner ship for the practice of law which will become effective on the first of May. The change will necessitate my devot- ing substantially all my time to my profession. My political activities must be largely curtailed. My arrangement, however, will justify my proceeding through to the end of the convention at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
RULES COMMITTEE TO MEET

Earlier in the day MT. Mann had pre- vented the bill from going to conference by objecting when unanimous consent was asked by Chairman Hay of the military committee. A meeting of the rules com mittee was called hastily and the rule which was later rejected was reported.
 MT. Mann is objecting to the bill going to conference, it is understood. in the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
UNABLE TO SERVE

Tn view of the party precedent that the nominee for President is required to indicate his preference for the chair manship of the national committee, and in view of the unity of sentiment for your renomination, I am writing you at the earliest moment to let you know that could not under any cir cumstances assume the leadership of the coming democratic campaign. I am happy in the thought, however, that there are hosts of able and true men who can very readily take my place.
 "The democratic organization is loyal. to your policies and purposes. We all feel assured of triumphant result for you and for the party nom inees throughout the country in No- vember.
 For nye years HOW have been in the active service of the party and 1t is with a keen feeling of regret that am forced to conclude that my ac- tivities are of necessity to be more limited If, within the limit of my time, I can be of assistance, be assured that I am always available"
 The President replied as follows:
 q have your letter of April 20 ap- the chairmanship of the democratic na- tional committee for the approaching campaign.
 EXPRESSES APPRECIATION
 q fully appreciate the necessity you feel yourself to be under to resign after the convention shall have been held in June; I. know that you would not have reached such decision had not your new business obligations made 1t unavoidable. don't feel at 1ib erty, therefore, to urge you to make the sacrifice that a retention of the chairmanship would in the circum- stances entail. You have made many and great sacrifices already for the party and I know that l am speaking the sentiments of all loyal democrats when I express the very deep appre ices you have rendered. I am sure that the greatest regret will be felt at your retirement. and that host of friends will join me in the hope that your new business. connections will bring you continued abundant success"
 MT. Lynch is at present chairman of the executive committee of the na- tional committee and in active charge of preliminary work for MT. Wilson's renomination. Homer $. Cummings of Connecticut, vice chairman of the na- tional committee. and Joseph P. Tu- multy, secretary to the President, also have been mentioned as possible sue cessors to Mir. McCombs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
DISREGARD PROTESTS

Following disposal of the agricultural decided today the Philippine, Porto Rican and shipping bills will be brought up for passage in the order named. This course was agreed upon despite the protests of republicans that some preparedness or appropriation measures should receive inn mediate consideration. Drastic rules to provide for limited debate will accompany all of these administration measures, with the purpose of having them enacted into law before the conventions if possible On the Philippine measure, for instance, 1t now is planned to limit the general debate to five hours.
 Democrats were greatly disappointed late this afternoon when Speaker Clark sustained a point of order raised by Mr. Mann on a rule designed to send the army bill to conference without an in tervening motion. MT. Mann maintained that adoption of such rule would deny the minority the right of motion to recommit, to which it long has been en- titled.
 Immediately after the speakers ruling, Representative Garret of Tennessee sought to have the rule that the commit tee will report tomorrow adopted by una nimous consent, but again MT. Mann objected, ending debate on the propos- ton for today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25
DEMOCRATS ID USE
 SPECIAL RULES ID
 PUT END 10 DELAY
Leaders Aroused by Recent Success of Mann in Keep ing Army Bill From
 Conference

Washington, April 2I-Aroused by Minority Leader Mann's success on two occasions today in keeping the army bill as amended by the Senate from going to conference, House democratic leaders de- clared tonight that without further delay they would force their legislative pro- gramme through with the aid of special rules.
 A rule to discharge the military com mittee from further consideration of the army bill and to permit the speaker to appoint House conferees, after debate on one motion to recommit, will be reported by the rules committee tomorrow. Ma jority members of the committee will sug- gest an hours debate on the motion, but if this is not agreeable to the republican debate will be limited to 20 minutes on each side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-25

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-30
SAW AMERICANS
HANGED BY VILLA
Man Makes Affidavit in
New Mexico Relative to
Outrage of Villistas.

That Arthur Mckinney and William
Corbett were hanged upon the same
limb of a cottonwood tree on the Boco
Grande river and were stripped nude,
was the statement made by Edwin r.
Spencer, who appeared recently before
James A Robson, justice of the peace
for precinct No. 10. Grant county, New
Mexico. and made an affidavit as TO the
hanging. The story as Spencer tells II
TO the justice of the peace follows:
Arthur McKinney. came into Fernan-
dez's camp, south Of Columbus, \. NJ,
on the BOco Grande river. In Mexico
about s o'clock on the morning of March
2, 1916. and was captured by Nicholas
Fernandez. soon afterwards he was
taken 10 Villas camp to which place /
followed him.
When / next saw him he was in
Villas camp and was stripped perfectly
nude. ! saw them put the rope around
his neck and hang him to the limb OF
a cottonwood tree. ] did not hear him
say anything, and they left him there
until he was dead.
William Corbett was brought by one
man into Fernandez's camp and then
taken to Villas camp. This was about
one or two hours afterwards. They
stripped him in camp and hanged him
to the same limb. I saw both Mckinney
and COrbett let down to the ground;
both men were dead. This is all / saw
and ! do not know whether they were
burned or not, but / think they were
burned. We were not 500 yards away
from the camp when fire was started
up at the camp
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-30
To Discard Aged or
Weather Soiled Skin

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muddiness. over-redness. freckles OF any
outaneous difficulty the best thing 70 do is
TO free yourself OF the skin itself. This is
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cold cream. washing 10 off next morning
Immediately the offending surface skin BE-
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sorbed in this way, causing no pain or in
convenience Nor does the face exhibit any
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there's nothing better than the saNclite To-
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hazel and battle your face in the solution
The effect Is quite remarkable, the lines
being less in evidence even after the first
observation-disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-30
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Vanish in a Hurry
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Easily and CheHpIy
Made at Home

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