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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
War Minister Obregon of Mexico is Convinced
That United States Does Not Con-
template War.
WILL SEND PICKED TROOPS NORTH
u. S. Troops are Pledged to Be Withdrawn
just as Soon as Banditry in Northern
Mexico is Broken.

dition. "At present there is no tang
ible evidence of real disaffection
among the native troops, but senti-
ment is crystalizing in favor of Obre-
gon among both soldiers and civilians.
"Carranza never really had the
people of northern Mexico with him.
Obregon on the other hand has al
ways been popular and now he has
stepped into the limelight with firm
ness generally admired by Mexicans.
but possessed by few.
"The possibility of a. break between
Carranza and Obregon has long been
a matter of speculation. Maybe ~
bleak is closer now than ever before.
l am rejecting the view of the ma.
tives l have talked to. Chihuahua will
line up with Obregon if break comes
now"
obrecon 10 Satisfied.
MEXICO CITY, May 71.-War Min
lister Obregon, in statement to news
papermen today upon his return from
Ell Paso, declared his absolute conf
dence that President Wilson contem-
plates no war with Mexico. He has
so reported to General Carranza.
Obregon said his conferences with
Generals Scott and Funston had been
highly satisfactory. He is satisfied,
he said, that both army officers favor
the withdrawal of the American troops
as soon as they are convinced the
danger OF border raids has been elm
mated. For that reason he is send
ing north a body of picked troops to
cooperate with the American forces
in patrolling the border.
Obregon was to have further con-
ferences with General Carranza and
other members of his cabinet today.
His negotiations at the border were
to be considered.
Chinese Slaughtered.
COLUMBUS, N. M. May 17.-With-
drawal of American forces from the
San Antonio advanced base of Perish
ing's expedition into Mexico, was fol-
lowed by the slaughter of dozen
Chinese merchants, according to
stories brought into the Columbus
base by truck drivers today.
Hardly had the American troops
left the city, according to these truck
drivers, than the place was raided by
a bandit gang which had apparently
been awaiting withdrawal.
The Chinese were shot and their
stores looted American command
ers had not been advised. that there
were any bandits in the vicinity
It had been known that the Villa
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
More Ballots Required.

SARATOGA, n. Y, May 17.-For-
NAL announcement that none Of the
fifty or more candidates received the
necessary two-thirds majority on the
first ballot for bishops, was made
when the Methodist Episcopal general
conference reconvened today Dr.
Thomas Nicholson Of New York was
in the lead, but failed to get the re-
quired number of votes. Another bal
lot was Immediately ordered
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
Confession Secured.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, May lin a
written confession said to have been
made to Auditor Wright, of the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad company'7
freight receipts, Samuel w. Van Dyno
cashier Of the freight department ad-
mitted misappropriating $4,000 Of
the roads money.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
Note to Enqland.

WASHINGTON, May IL The
presidents note to Great Britain,
offering strong protest against mail
seizures. is practically completed and
will probably be sent this week, it
was officially stated today.
The president, it is understood, Is
very anxious the communication be
forwarded before next week and so
advised the state department.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
One Vote for Charlie,

PHILADELPHIA, May 17.-Charlie
Chaplin, famous movie comedian ng
ured in the Pennsylvania primaries.
it was discovered today. Some re-
publican voter ignored Brumbaugh,
Ford and T. R. and wrote Chaplin's
name as his choice for the next presi-
dent of the United States.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
GERMAN

BERLIN, May 17-A French attack
on the southern slope Of Hill 3O4
northwest of Verdun, broke down un-
der German artillery fire, it was Of
ficiaIIy announced this afternoon.
Heavy artillery actions occurred last
night on both banks Of the Meuse.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
ENGLAND 4

LONDON, May 17-5rItfsh de-.
stroyers and monitors engaged Ger.
man destroyers in a short fight or
the Belgian coast yesterday, the ad-
mIralty announced this afternoon.
The Germans Withdrew. The British
suffered no losses.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17
STEAMER BLOWN UP.

ocSVVTN SH
GREAT YARMOUTH, England,
May 1.-THE Dutch steamer Batavier
v, bound from London to Rotterdam,
was blown up Tuesday with tho loss
of four lives.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17

CONTINUED on page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17

THE WEATHER
Fair. Temperature unchanged.
Local temp p. m. So; Z a. m.
81.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-17

The Telegraph service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu-
tion-Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
Treaty Provides for
Our Entering Mexico

Washington Mar l0.-With regard
to American troops entering Mexico
the treaty between the United States
and that republic provides; cit is
agreed that the regular federal troops
of the two republics may reciprocally
cross the boundary line when they are
in close pursuit Of a band of savage
Indians
The treaty was negotiated in 1882,
and later renewed The 'administra-
tion is proceeding ON the legal assump-
ton that outlaws come under the same
category as "sayage Indians "
Certain limitations are provided in
the treaty The soldiers can cross only
in uupopuloted desert portions of the
country They must give prior notice
and they shall not establish them
selves in the foreign land longer than
absolutely necessary
President Wilson told Chairman
Flood of the house foreign relations
committee today that the order had
been made without General COrranza s
advice or consent, as it had been i'm.
possible to reach him,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
RECORD OF PAST YEAR
WILL BE SURPASSED
RECENT AUTOMOBILE SHOW IN
NEW YORK GREATEST EVENT
IN HISTORY OF ITS KIND

The past year has marked the great
est epoch in the history of the automO-
bile industry, and according to manu-
facturers, the current season will see
previous wonderful record surpassed
To give the minitiated some idea of
the magnitude of the industry, there
were eighty-seven manufacturers of
complete automobiles who exhibited
their cars at the recent show in New
York. On the floors of the Grand Cen
tral Palace there were more than 300
different models, from tiny roadsters
to luxurious limOusines seating as many
as nine passengers. Between these
two types there is a variety of vehicle
affording the widest opportunities Of
selection.
Perhaps the most noticeable feature
of this year S models, aside from the
general reduction in prices made pos
sible by the Standardization Of manu-
featuring operations, is the remarkable
increase in the number of eight and
twelve cylinder cars exhibited. While
last year the battle of the "fours" and
"sixes" attracted the attention of
every one interested in the show, this
year the conflict has spread over more
territory and the "eights" and the
"twelves" have their numerous sup
porters among the leaders of the indus
try.
Although power plant construction
has reached point where the existing
"fours" and "sixes' have met with
the approval of their manufacturers,
and few radical changes are noted,
there are many innovations to give the
motorists something totalk about. New
starting and lighting systems, new wire
wheels, new spark plugs, new magnetOs,
new types of transmission, new gear
shifts and novelties in many other parts
of the ear are attracting attention.
Many of the mechanical changes are
not particularly noticeable to the lay
men, who are struck by the more appar-
ent improvements in the design and
construction of bodies. Particular at
tention has been paid to making bodies
that will seat more persons with more
comfort. This is true of the enclosed
car, touring car and roadster. Divided
front seats have had much to do with
making these improvements possible.
There are shown this year a great num-
Der of roadsters which, while they pre-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

serve their racy appearance, have seat
ing capacities for three, and in some
cases four, persons. In these models, in
the majority of instances, there is but
one set of doors. Riding in these mod
els is much more comfortable than in
the older types. and soeiabiity is pro-
NOTED by the enclosure of all the seats
under one top. No longer does the
third passenger sit on the rumble, cut
off from communication with the Oecu-
pants of the front seat.
Bodies are lighter this year, thus al
lowing motors to accomplish more on
the hills. The wide use of aluminium
has contributed much toward tighten
ing these bodies-in fact, manufactur-
ers are using this metal in various
parts of the ear to a greater extent
than ever before.
Seating arrangements in the touring
and sedan models, in particular, have
been much improved. Swivel seats are
noted in several models and the Occu-
pants of these cars are enabled to face
in any direction.
Decorations nave reacheu nlSner
plane, if possible, than last year. Up
holstering has been improved and the
accessories have been provided with a
view to meeting the slightest need of
the motOrist. Comfort on scale un-
dreamed of in the early days of the in
dustry is-now provided in even the low
priced lines
The convertible body, which had such
a rapid rise to popularity in the last
year, makes it possible for the automo-
bile owner now to use his single model
the year around. The change from the
open to the closed type, or vice versa,
is very readily accomplished, and in
either form the car looks the part.
These automobiles are particularly
suited for the use of the woman motor
ist, for they afford her protection from
the sun in summer and the cold winds
in winter In many models the top is
permanent and the change from the
closed to the open type is made through
the use of disappearing doors and win
dOWE
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
Maxwell Cars Will
Race On SpeedWays

Motor speedway events of 1916 will
again include the Maxwell cars, which
last year made a conspicuously success
ful campaign in the hands Of Barney
Oldfield, Eddie Rickenbacher and 9th.
ers. The team Of sable flyers will be
present however, in new color scheme
and with body design greatly changed
as the result of scientific experiments
in wind resistance.
White and red is the new combna-
tion for the cars. The cars will be
narrower, the crews will ride lower,
and each car win taper to "fishtai -
rear end
The Maxwell fleet, which is now
owned by the Prestolite Company, Of
indianapolis, comprises four cars, all
exactly alike. These Rickenbocher, the
captain, expects to divide into two rae.
ing teams, racing the pairs alternately
at the different meetings. His COM
panion driver has not yet been selected,
One of the Maxwells-the winner at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
WACoNDA NEWS

Capital Journal Special Service.1
Waconda, Ore, Mar 11.-Mr. and
Mrs. John Imlah, of Fairfield, were Wa
conda visitors Friday.
Miss Eileen Sacvage returned from
Portland Friday where she has been
visiting for a week with friends and
relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Finney were in
Woodbmn on business Thursday
Miss Gladys Humphrey spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs 7. c. Humphrey, of Portland
Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. DuRette spent
Tuesday and Wednesday in Salem.
Miss Alice Palmer, of Salem, visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs +. NJ. Palmer.
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Whelan and fam
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
Story of Machine Guns
StirS Administration

Washington, Mar l0-No single Incl.
dent of the Columbus aroused greater
interest today than Private Barton g
reported statement that American ma
chine guns failed to work at critical
moments.
General Scott, chief of staff, said;
"The aehine guns were supposed to be
In good condition, If my information
tends TO confirm these reprts shall
order an investigation
He said he knew nothing regarding
the intimatios from border settlers that
laxity OF the American patrol permitted
the raid
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
TrainlOad Shipment to Be
Sent to Spokane
G. P. Brewer Places Contract For One
Shipment of 100 Cars.

c. r. Brewer, president of the Brew
er Motor Car company, Saxon distribu-
tors in Spokane, Washington, has just
placed a contract for 100 SaXons to be
delivered in a trainload shipment some
time in March
According to Mr.. Brewer, who has
just returned from visiting several of
the automobile shows, the outlook for
spring business is almst beyond belief
/" We will break all recrds this spring
you cant keep a good ear down he
is quoted as saying.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Omaha, Sioux City and Providence last
year and the first American car to
finish at Chicago--has already received
its new body and may make its first
start in the Corona (Calif) road race,
scheduled for March H.
1t was ON this course a year ago that
Oldfield, driving a Maxwell, set n new
record by driving the entire distance
more than 300 miles-without a stop at
the rate Of more than IS miles an hour.
improvements and service parts for
the ears will be built at the Maxwell
Motor Company machine shops in
Detroit.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
28 Miles 10 Gallon
Over Steep Hills

"NIy Saxon roadster, purchased in
tac fall of 1914 is certainly giving won
derful results It has never failed me
vet and my wife and often take trips
of 100 miles or more in one day. On
several trips from Worcester, Massa.
chusetts to Hartford, Connecticut, over
some very steep hills, we averaged Is
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
Automobile News
FadS and FancieS
For the MOtOriSt

To prevent the tracking of mud,
snow or water into the car the new
"squeegee foot mat, secured to the
running board, will be found most use
full The mat consists of an enameled
metal plate having a series of long Sits
through which strips of rubber protrude
for about an eighth of IN inch. The
mats are foot long, 8 l-2 inches wide
and extend three-eights of an inch
above the surface of the running board.
When the strips begin to wear tney can
be replaced.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

miles to the gallon of gasoline.
For the man who wants a sturdy
economical machine | certainly recon-
mend the Saxon. will have no other
EDWARD G. DAY,
Worcester, Mass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11
FLYING SPARKS
OF MOTORDOM

With the idea of preventing senseless
rate-cutting and other Improbable
competition, the truck owners and driv-
ers of the Mohave, Arizona, have form
ed an association. More than 100
trucks are running between Kingman
and Oltman, the new boom goldmining
camp, 26 miles southwest of Kingman.
In Maine 2l,7j4 cars were licensed in
1913. Maine is working out state
highway system which viii connect 13
per cent of the population of the state
AMI make all the points of interest ae-
cessible to tourists over good roads.
There are 1880 cars owned in Mil
waukee.
A campaign has been begun for $3.50,
GOO to build a bridge across the Missou-
ri river to Mandau, N. d., as part of
the National Parks highway TAis is
the last unbridged crossing of the high
way between Boston and Seattle.
That pedestrians are as much if not
more to blame in the majority of acci-
,'cl''' III Il'''i, my nIt iiJu,VH ''o
ueell1" WIN sl 'SoIoqs ya"l'lsi. uFI,'s
MoEeg,, !" ~ 'o'u'e' W. l' loI s'i''F
l'rS''
p ~.
BECAUSE TWO ,a'lou1S oi uulhoeI y'
Ia'es TOT lug S'a't Oh Iowa p9lt p oee5 .i
IVSt w l'uuS.l oetWeen ~ l"ul anu nv
'arI'ueut .i Is -2'uuu nu,1per lla'es l,r1 DC
nlnu III lls oLuets nor l"lo; inc NUN nI
per OF REGISTRATIONS on :, tof the year az
'cauy mas P"SSeu o''Vou
mi, ,r,.., 1890 ......
me Ml'WouNee Engineer soJlell
mas taNeh g1enl1aiee OF Oh. tue PorNluS
propi.eIn III Ml'""U.Nee' Wisconsin, anu anu
/ Seppolute,1 'omn'''1ee 10 ulaNe pans
LOT Sy,,Ins :i..s ,. "S.ue certain l S,rgtas au' m
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

New Today ads costs you less than
you think-worth more than you
realize.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

lily, of Liberty, spent few days at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Savage,
last week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Patent leather mules in patent leather
cases, both lined with purple MORE
silk, are an excellent addition to the
overnight bag,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Among the new hats those in leather
and pongee combinations are made of
red or patent leather, while the crowns
whicn are tam-shaped are finished with
buttons of the leather. Red shaded
wells with black silk borders are worn
with these hats.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Old fashioned coaching parasols have
come into favor for automobile use.
They are made on a little different
model from those of former days. They
now appear in japanese form with
straight tops, short handles and very
substantial frames. They are covered
in the heavy pongees, staple cOlored
satins and heavy silks, most Of which
have been rain proOfed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Baby lamb is the fur used in the
making Of a rather unusual coat waich
is cut in Raglan model, fitting the
shoulders closely, but flaring so that
when it reaches the bottom of the
dress it measures five yards around.
The sleeves are combination of the
drop and Dolman models, and the cuffs
are so arranged that they may be turn
ed down over the hand if the weather
is extreme The collar is convertible
and may be turned well up around the
head. The coat is lined with black and
gold pussy-willow silk. The hat that is
worn with the coat is the latest model
in the tam turban. The crush bandeau
is of panne velvet, while the tam top
is of fur finished with a velvet but
ton and a black silk tassel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

There are 1880 cars owned in Mil
waukee.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

In Maine 2l,7j4 cars were licensed in
1913. Maine is working out a state
highway system which win connect 73
per cent of the population Of the state
AMI make all the points of interest ae-
cessible to tourists over good roads.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Round leather toilet bags that are
drawn up with a cOrl are fitted with
circular bands which carry the toilet
This is removable and may be
used in another bag or put away when
its own bag is in use for other purposes.
These bags come in all the popular
feathers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Shallow nickel drinking cups with
handles come in leather cases. The
cups are extra wide and mold very
nearly as much as the deeper ones.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

Tailored gowns of ''khaki kool - are
being made for southern wear. The
smartest of the gowns are in the coars-
est canvas weave trimmed with leather.
One suit has rel leather collar vita
cuffs and belt to match the skirt is
trimmed with narrow folds of the leath-
er A red crepe de chine shirtwaist
is worn under the suit, with a smart,
black velvet, beaded girdle and black
velvet four.in-hand tie.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-03-11

SIXES''
Touring Car $685.
Roadster 1886
"FoURS"
Roadster S495
Delivery Car S495
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-05-03

Don't forget to clean up the
back yard.
Mrs. H. 5 Russell of keldron,
was Lennon shopper between
trains Saturday.
A. C Fuerstepan of PRETTY
Rock n. D.. made a short busi-
ness trip 10 Lennon Saturday.
Park Simmons, a farmer liv-
ing nea c al Springs, transact.
ed business in Lennon last Sat-
urlay,
The Misses riler and Ellis of
this city visited at the Filler home
south Of Morristown Saturday
and Sunday,
Claude and Jak e Green, of
Toe, ), D., were in Lebanon on
Friday Oh short business and
baylng TRIP.
at ard Mrs. f A. Clark and
daughters Of Grand Valley We're
Lenmoo business visitors and
Shoppers Monday
s1ph4s l'ehrman, who b a S
sen IN Mcintosh for the past
R'Ro weeas, working in the First
AaaonaI Ba 4. returned TO this
eGoo tuesday,
lAe JaE,c Inprovement Asso-
Cation H.lt hoa a meeting in the
lonnerclat C4brDms on Tues
iag Nay sa. All members are
afsvd l. os present.
sr'los a. tAe Baptist Church
a Le1m9a Sunday May lith.
a lo:5 ! Y. Conducted by Dea
con l. \. MI # White Butte.
a. c9T1lg II .-g,.as3
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-05-03

Manager Clark has secured
another great tilm for Saturday
evening, 'R,ewstrr's Millions /"
III IL SURE some comedy and II
yon want I" ENJOY y good laugh.
don I miss IL
Forrest Adams Of Chance, was
IN Lennon, Saturday on "a husl.
ness and purchasing trip. lie
was huElng machinery with
which he intends Ia pat ia
large crop on his farm
Mrs, James Ryan, of Morris
town. was Lennon visitor and
shopper Friday. Her son Arthur,
who goes TO the Lennon High
School, accompanied his mother
home and drcmancd over Sunday.
Arthur Sand. one nf the old
timers from ilct,inpcr, transact.
cd business IN lrmmsn last Sat-
uiday Mr.. Sand will be remcm-
hrred by his many Lennon
friends as being one of the larry
est sheep owners ia the country.
thas. Dousmnn Was down from
Baker Montana, last Sunday 10
visit with his parents in this city.
Sunday night Mrs. Dcusman,
who has been here for the past
month visiting with her parents.
accompanied her husband home,
j. ]. Bricklcv was up from his
farm oh Grand River, south east
ot Lennon, last week. Nj.
lrlckIey was buying machinery
with which Ia put III his spring
crop, He expects Ia farm about
40 acres this year aud already
has ne of the best alfalfa fields
IN Perkins County.
Archie Smith re,urncd from
Minneapolis. where he has been
taking a special course in phaf-
macy for several months. 0n Sat.
urday night nnd Gn M0nday re-
suned h 5 position at MacDm-
bcr's drug store. Mrs. Smi'h
stopped over AT BfittDn, E. D.,
~ visit with her parents,
a. Con, II ponsirncd railroad
road man of Seattle, Wash. was
Ia Lennon thursday on his way
~ Chance. where hs has msry
friends with whom hc will Ifit
SEVERAL weeks, lie vii then
take AT ebtct d.d eastern i,tu
befor" returning ~ Seattle. Mr
Irz has been rDadmas,er for The
ChicayG, Milwaukee II FL Paul
railroad FIR Over forty years.