davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
WOULD LOCATE FEDERAL
: NITRATE PLANT IN WEST
Senators and Representatives Con-
fer With President-Commis
sion to Decide.

Senators Johnson and Sterling and
Representatives Candy and Dillon of
South Dakota today conferred with
President Wilson about the ADVANTAGES
of the Big Bend or Little Bend por-
tions of the Missouri river as a site for
the $20.o00.000 nitrate plant provided
for in the army bill that the President
is to sign shortly. They left with the
President carefully drawn maps of
these great power sections of the Mis-
souri,. with arguments concerning each
proposed site.
The President is going to be besieged
by different localities as to the erec-
ton of the proposed plant, but he will
probably turn the whole thing over to
a commission which he will appoint to
investigate the entire question The
bill provides that the President shall
name a commission to investigate the
subject of the best method of securing
nitrate and to determine where such a
plant should be located. He will do
nothing until this commission. soon to
be appointed, is named and reports to
him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
ASQU|TH MAKES
STATEMENT ON IRELAND.
Large Crowd Hears Discussion in
the House of Com
: - 'f-'4 mons.

LONDON. May 25. 4:o1 p.m.-A large
expectant crowd of members and the
general public had assembled in the
house of commons when, shortly be-
fore 3 o'clock this afternoon, Premier
Asquith rose to make his statement on
Irish affairs.
Although it was generally understood
that the prime minister would not &c
into the conversations which were TAX
ing place between the members of the
government and the Irish leaders, as
they had not advanced far enough to
be made public, he started by express
ing the hope that the disappearance
of martial law would be speedy and
complete.
Referring to the sacrifices that Irish
men had made in behalf of the British
empire during the present war, Mr.
Asquith said:
Gould we who represent Great Brit
ain or could they who represent Ire
land tolerate the prospect that when
this war was over and when we had by
our joint efforts and sacrifices, as we
had hoped and believed we should
achieved our end. that here at home
Irishmen should be arrayed against one
another in the most tragic and most
debasng of all conflicts-internecn
domestic strife"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
May Go to Jury Tomorrow.

It was said informally in the court
room today that the case may go to the
jury by tomorrow night. as it is not ex-
pected, some of the lawyers said today
that more than three hours will be
necessary for each side in the presenta-
ton Of arguments. 1t is not known, of
course, how long Justice Siddons will
require for his charge to the jury. but
If there is the expedition this afternoon
and tomorrow that seems to be the
present prospect in the case the Jury
may not be obliged to remain locked up
for another Saturday and Sunday as
has been the custom heretofore during
the trial because of the fact that the
court is not in session Saturdays
When the court opened this morning
Mr.. Hogan resumed the stand at the
point in the crosS-examination of Mr.
Fits where this had been left off at
adjournment yesterday The assistant
to the Attorney General experienced
considerable difficulty in handling the
witness who, in instance after in
stance, fatty contradicted statements
made in the form of questions by Mr.
Fits.
Mr. Fits asked Mr.. Hogan whether
it was true that the bank had made a
loan to William Barrett Ridgeley, when
he was controller of the currency and
If the bank had suffered loss thereby
Mr.. Hogan admitted the loan, but de-
MED that the bank had suffered any
loss thereby. and he added that the
bank had loaned money to many Treas
ury officials. including John G. Carlisle
when he was Secretary of the Treasury
and others. Much of what has been
placed in evidence was again brought
up by Mr.. Fits. as he sought to obtain
damaging statements from Mr.. Hogan
Interest in these and other legal points
involved constantly gave way to the
interest in the audience in the exhibi-
ton of bad feeling between the two
men, and Mr.. Fits endeavored to use
sarcasm and every other weapon of the
skilled cross examiner upon Mr.. Hogan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Negotiations for Peace
Not Now Possible, Says
Grey, Answering Attack

LONDON. May 25.-In an impromptu
speech in the house of commons last
might on the question of peace. a sub
ject unexpectedly raised by Arthur
Ponsonby. liberal member for Stirling,
Scotland. in a strong address attacking
the government for allowing diplomat
ic etiquette to stand in the way of
possible peace pourparlers, Sir Edward
Grey, the British foreign secretary, set
aside all ideas that peace negotiations
were possible at the present stage and
plainly reiterated that the position of
the allies was in no way changed
Sir Edward declared that it was i'm :
possible TO consider terms of peace
without a previous agreement between
the entente allies. Further, he ex-
pressed the decided opinion that the
hoStilities had not yet reached a stage
where il was possible to talk of peace,
especially as the German public was
constantly being fed with lies" by
their ministers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
TEN THOUSAND SEE 'CALIBAN.'
shakespearean Community Masque
Had Been Two Years in Preparation

NEW YORK, May 25.-More than 10,-
900 persons saw the community masque
"Caliban" presented for the first time
last night in the stadium the College
of the City of New York. The perform
ance has been in preparation for two
years and it marked the elimination of
the many Shakespearean celebrations
here during the tercentennial.
The masque was written by Percy
MacKaye Fifteen hundred persons
participated, a number of famous act
ors taking the principal parts. The pur-
pose was to arouse civic interest in a
new form of municipal entertainment,
as well as in the Shakespearean drama
The masque was offered as the ultimate
solution of the recreation problem for
New Yorks millions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
EXPECT 100000 TO MARCH
IN PREPAREDNESS PARADE
Enrolment for Event in Boston Sat.
urday Already Numbers SO,118.
Others to Come.

BOSTON, May 25-Indications that
nearly 100000 persons would march in
a preparedness parade to be held here
Saturday multiplied with every mail
today. Although the lists were sup
posed to close last night. enrollmen ents
continued to arrive auementing the
SOILS names on the roster.
The list of marchers includes delega-
tions from nearly every branch of civil
life and from some semi military
bodies and will represent several places
outside this city and state.
Women will appear prominently in
the ranks The states delegation to
Congress will be largely in line. as will
the governors council and the legisla-
ture.
The route of the parade will be
through the business district. 1t will
be reviewed at the statehouse by Maj
Gen. Leonard Wood. L. S A, comma nd
ing the Department of the East, and by
Gov. Mccall, and at the city hall by
Mayor Curley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Bailey Again Is in Politics.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, May 25.-Judge
William Poindexter of Cleburne was
elected democratic national committee
man for Texas at the closing session
here late yesterday Of the state con-
vention Of the party. The section of
the party headed by Gov. James + Fer
guson and Joseph W. Bailey. former
United States senator. called the con-
vention. Mr.. Bailey'a participation in
the convention was regarded as signi-
itiCs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
President Wilson Is Indorsed

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ. May 25-
Resolutions adopted at the state demo-
cratic convention here late last night
approved President Wilson's success in
guarding the honor and just interests
of America and at the same time keep
ing the country out of the European
war and his wise foresight in han
ding the Mexican situation" Twelve
district delegates, each with half a
vote, were selected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Grave Anxiety for Gen. Gallieni.

PARIS. May 25.-The condition of
Gen. Gallieni, former minister of war
has suddenly grown worse and grave
anxiety is felt as to his chances of re-
coyery. Gen. Gallieni resigned as min
lister of war on March Is, on account
of ilI-health. He underwent a second
operation for kidney trouble on May
Is and was then reported to be rapidly
recovering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Three Vessels Reported Sunk,

BARCELONA, Spain. May 25.-The
Russian bark Regina has been sunk
by a submarine. Her captain and crew
have arrived here. The captain states
that near Barcelona he met two life
boats containing the crews of two
Italian sailing vessels, both of which
marine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Hearings at Once on Ship Bill.

the Senate commerce committee today
appointed subcommittee consisting of
Senators Simmons. Fletcher, Blankhead,
Jones and Lippitt TO hold hearings on the
administration ship purchase bill. The
subcommittee will hear interested persons
who wish to appear. but will not ask any
one TO come before IT. Hearings will be-
SIN at once and a report will be made TO
the full committee as promptly as pos
Sible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Weds.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw. divorced by Harry X. Thaw las,
month. and Jack Clifford. her dancing
partner. returned here last night after
hasty trip to Baltimore and an
nounced that they had been married in
Maryland
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Gift to Chicago University

CHICAGO, May 25.--A gift of a bust
ness building in Chicago'y downtown
district valued at $500. 900 has been
made TO the University of Chicago by
Hobart Williams of Cheshire, Conn. 4
few days ago Mr.. Williams announced
gift of 100000 to ten Illinois edu-
cational and charitable institutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Italian Ship Is Sunk.

LONDON, May 25.-The Italian shin
Orealla has been sunk off Barcelona.
according to Lloyds. She was a three
masted ship of 1876 tons and was
built in 1882. Her home port was
Naples.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Italy's Premier to Go to London

ROME. May "a. via Paris. May 25.-I,
is stated on good authority that Pre-.
mier Salandra and Foreign Minister
Sonnino will leave shortly for London
to return the visit of Premier Asquith
TO Rome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Attacks British Diplomacy.

Mr.. Ponsonby strongly attacked the
governments diplomacy. He said the
peace of Europe would depend on the
great problems in a broad spirit. The
insularity which had characterized
British diplomacy in the past consti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Bitter Feeling Shown.

President Wilson's declaration cam
not be said. however, to have made a
good impression in Germany, as far as
the so-called "armor plate" newspa-
pers. like the Tages Zeitung and the
Taglsche Rundschau. are concerned.
Other chauvinist organs take occasion
to remember President Wilson with
bitter and uncon plimentary phrases.
and even a moderate paper like the
Lokal Anzeiger, declares that the Presi-
dent should frat demonstrate the i'm
partiality of his neutrality by making
good his demand for respect for Ameri
can rights against England. He would
then have an excellent chance. says this
paper, of succeeding in his peace mis-
sion, at least as far as Germany is con-
cerned.
The rumors of mediation have af-
fected the Berlin stock market. war
babies" which have been generally
weak, dropped lower still on reports
that America and other neutral coun-
tries were contemplating a tender of
their good Offices as peace mediators.
AT the same time peace stocks" such
as shipping and colonial securities, are
in strong demand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Would Not Prolong War.

Mr.. Ponsopby argued in favor of
countenancing peace possibilities and
against prolonging the war merely for
the sake of obligations to Great Brit
aims allies, and if there were no essen
tial differences between Germany and
Great Britain and no such obligations
the government ought to take the
earliest opportunity to press for a
termination Of the war.
Sir Edward Grey, in replying, pointed
out that his interview contained no
new declaration. He had no prepared
speech or statement to make, but he
said if he thought the German govern
ment or German opinion had reached
the point where the allied governments
could bring peace compatible with
their desires nearer by making speeches
about peace, he would make dozens of
them. But the foreign minister added
that time has not yet arrived, and the
allies were bound by common oblga- :
tions not to put forward any terms of
peace except by mutual agreement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Unusual Ways of Observing Memorial Day

A floral Larned, Kan; little girls help
soldiers decorate graves; flowers cast upon waters in
memory of those who died at sea-these are but
few of the unusual ceremonies. Read this article in
The Sunday Star. I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Cites Attitude of France.

Sir EdwardsGrey said that if any of
the allies had right to speak with
regard to peace at the present moment
it was France, on whom the concen
trated fury of the German attack had
been thrown. Rebuking Mr.. Ponsonby
for making no a1lusion to Nerdun. Sir
Edward said: Through the long bat
tie of Verdun France is saving not
only herself. but her allies as we'll
If any ore has right to speak about
peace it is france. and President Poin-
care has spoken I believe it is the
duty % diplomacy to maintain the
solidarity of the allies and give the
utmost support to the naval and mill
tary measures which are being taken
by the allies in common to bring the
war to stage it has not yet reached
and in which the prospect of maintain
sng an enduring peace will be with
the allies. Mr.. Ponsonby has hardly
seemed to realize that we We're at
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
REPORT CHANGE IN
PRESIDENT FAVOR
Friends of Mr.. Wilson Discuss
Political Sentiment in
Eastern States.

That there has been a wonderful
change of sentiment toward Presi-
dent Wilson in New York. New Jer-
sey and eastern states generally-all
favorable to his success in November
in these states-was the information
developed in New York in the last few
days among the political generals
gathered there, according to intimate
friends of the President who have just
returned from that city.
President Wilson did not confer with
New York or other politicians while
in that city yesterday to attend the
wedding of DR.. Grayson and Miss Cor
don. but it is known that one of the
Presidents closest friends and ad-
visers who was in that city for several
days has sent word to the President
vember after long period of hostility
toward him.
1t develops from this source of in
formation that Charles Murphy. the
leader of Tammany. has passed word
among the organization democrats from
all states who have dropped in on him
that Wilson will carry New York and
will succeed himself in the White
House, regardless of what anybody
does against him whom the republi-
cans nominate to oppose him.
Tammany to Back Him.
The democrats of the Murphy type
have been studying political conditions
generally. it was said today, and have
passed the word that President Wilson
is in one of those enviable positions
that mean almost sure election and
they are prepared to back him as win
ner with large wagers if they can find
any.
These democrats have discounted the
nomination of either Roosevelt or
Hughes at Chicago. Right now they
are disposed to believe that Roosevelt
Is at the top of another emotional
wave that may carry him to victory in
the Chicago convention. but they main
tain that if ne fails with the republic
ans he viii again have himself nom
mated by the progressives, once more
putting three presidential tickets in
the field and re-electing Wilson
President Wilson's friends today rep
resented him as showing great un-
concern what the republicans will do
at Chicago. He is making no in
qurfes and his only source of infor-
nation as to probabilities is the news
papers. According to his friends all
republican candidates for the presj-
dency look alike to him and he is ready
to meet any and all comers, satisfied
with the strength of his standing with
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25

tuted the real danger. The government
must recognize that the war had
reached a deadlock. and at the same
time the superior position of Great
Britain also must be recognized. The
latter was due to the spirit and valor
of the people. and not to statesmen.
James Ramsay Macdonald, a brother
member. supported Mr.. Ponsonby. He
declared that peace was a political and
not a military problem. and that it
was the duty of the government to
state the terms on which it was pre-
pared to conclude peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and probably tomorrow;
warmer tonight: gentle to moderate
southerly winds.
ending pm: Highest. s6. at pm.
today; lowest. 56, at $50 am. today.
Full report on page 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
Willing to Accept President
Wilson's Good Offices in
Mediation.
ONLY THE HOTSPURS
ARE OPPOSING HIM
Nation Does Not Wish Formally to
Accept, Then Later Be
Spurned by Allies.

bENLl4\, MAY "a, Via LOlluoH,
May 25 tdelayed)-A wireless
dispatch from the United States,
giving the substance of President
Wilson's speech at Charlotte.
\. C., in which ne referred to the
possibility of American mediation
in the war. is given the place OF
honor in the morning papers. The
afternoon editions return to the
subject, and their comments, to-
gether with the wide interest
shown by the German public,
show how important this news is
regarded here,
Though definitely stated nowhere,
there is little doubt that Germany is
willing to consider a tender of good
tions The former attitude in the high
est quarters that America had dsqual-
flied herself as a peace mediator on
account of her shipments of munitions
to the allies has now changed. If
President Wilson can hold out any
tangible possibilities that peace may
result through his mediation. Germany
undoubtedly will be willing to consider
such suggestions as he may offer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25
One Condition Cited.

This receptive attitude is naturally
subject to the condition that Germany
is not jockeyed into a position of an
nouncing her readiness to accept Pres
ident Wilson's good offices. only to find
the allies later rejecting the tender
and asserting that Germany is suing
for peace. There is equally little doubt
that the great masses of the people
aside from the professional hotspurs
in the newspaper Offices would willing
ly see America in the role of peace in
termediary despite the persistent bit
terness over the munitions question.
AS matter of fact little is heard
nowadays, either from the general pub
lie or from the press. on the subject of
American shipments of arms. The
by other problems of existence which
are of more Immediate Importance to
the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-05-25

Continued on Second PaSe.l
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-03
MouRNEo AS DEAD II YEARS
PittsfieId Young Man MysteriousIy
Missing More Than a Decade

Pittfield, Nov 3-Mourned as dead
for II years, Fred Jacob, son of Paul
A. Jacob of l73 King street, has
proved himself very much alive, for
his brother Alfred Jacob has received
a letter stating that Fred is now work
ing in the Oakland motor companys
plant in Michigan. While a student
at the Pittsfield high school, he disap-
peared and his coat and hat were
found on the ice Of Morewood lake.
December 26, 1905. At the time he
was prominent in athletics at the high
school and it was thought that an in
jury to his head, received in a foot
ball game, had unbalanced his mind.
A nationwide search was made, but
every clew proved futile.
At one time he was traced to Yer
mont. and the letter states that when
the men who were searching for him
went in the front door of a house in
that state Fred went out the back
door, and again completely disap-
peared Cards bearing his picture and
description were sent broadcast but
to no avail He is now about 20 years
old and writes that for five years he
worked on farms in Vermont and it
was in the first of this span OF years
that he saw men coming to look for
him and disappeared the second time.
Later ne attended college in Yer
mont for two years and after working
on the railroad for a year went to
Michigan where he is now employed
He is well and happy and said in the
letter he was sorry he had run away,
but would not give in until he had
made good Many times he started to
write. but remembered his determine
tion and refrained. His father hopes
to have him for Thanksgiving.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-11-03
MEXICO NUSTWAIT
UNTIL ELECTION
RETURNS AREIN
Administration Wants to Know if
it Has 4-Year or 4-M0nthS Job
COMMISSION QUITS TILL NOV. 10
American Members Convinced Time
Has Not Yet Arrived to Withdraw
Gen. Pershing's Troopers.

Atlantic City, Nov. 2.-The Amer
ioan-Mexican Joint Commission ad
journed little after noon today to re
convene on Friday, Nov. 10, at 1C
o'clock in the morning Luis Cabrera
Chairman of the Mexican section OF
the commission, before starting for
New York to hear President Wilson at
Madison Square Garden. said;
I'VE have set a comma to our work,
not a period. We will come back and
continue it to its final issue before
writing the period
Secretary Franklin X. Lane. Chair
man OF the American section, said
that he felt satisfied with the progress
made toward a settlement and was
confident that an agreement would be
reached after the commission recon
vened
The outcome of the Presidential
election will be awaited with interest
by the Mexican Commissioners. They
believe that the result will necessarily
have a marked effect on the nature of
the plan which they may agree upon.
One of the Commissioners said that
the nature of the plan to be proposed
to President Wilson must, of course,
depend on whether he was to have
four months or four years in which to
carry, it into effect.
The conclusion TO which the com
mission has arrived so far and which
have been embodied in memoranda
exchanged by the two sections are
still too vague, in the opinion of the
Commissioners, to warrant their be-
ing subjected to the test of public dis
cussion.
1t has been possible for the Ameri-
cans to convince the Mexican Com
mssioners that the withdrawal OF the
expeditionary column without any 9TH
er guarantee of the safety of the bor-
der than a promise OF the Carranza
Government is not to be thought Of
The military condition of Mexico has
been widely discussed, and many
changes have been suggested, among
them that of abandoning the time
honored custom OF the Mexican sold.
Ter of taking his wife. family and
household goods into the field with
him. 1t also has been intimated that
the mere holding of towns will not
suppress brigandage and that little
more real activity might show some
desirable results