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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06
Murray Asks Release.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service1
ELMIRA, N Y, Feb. 5.-Having
completed ten years Of active service
in the National league, Johnny Muir
ray today asked Manager Tinker OF
the Cubs for his unconditional re-
lease. He was sold recently to the
Kansas City American association
club
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06

tnasmuch as Woodrow Wilson is the
only democratic candidate filed for.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06
CHICAGO Beats Minnesota.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Feb. s.
Chicago tonight defeated Minnesota
ct to 25 in basketball.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06

Claudia from her Intoxicated escort
and wins her gratitude.-Advertis
ment.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06

Field goals: keokuk, HANCOCK, 3;
McGaw, 2; McQuoid, 6; Davidson, s;
Hubinger, /. Hannibal. Beai, L Shrod-
Or, 2; Mckay, 2; Wilson, 2.
Free throws: Keokuk. Wygle, 2;
Hannibal, Mckay, 8.
Score end OF first half: Keokuk,
16: Hannibal, 8.
Referee: Lang. physical director at
christian University. Canton.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06
kEOKUk AGAIN
TRIMS HANNIBAL
Waiting Missourites Fall Before Pur-
Pile and White for Second
Time This Season,
SO to IL.
LOCALS DISPLAY FORM
1fanccek, Out since Opening Of the
Season, Steps In For Few
Minutes Of Play and Puts
Pop in Game.

The Keokuk high school basketball
team continued its winning streak by
trimming Hannibal for the second
time this season, 80 to II. on the home
noor last night
The local team played one Of the
best games OF the winter and had Han
nibal in camp all during the contest.
keokuk's excellent team work, COM
0tned with live guarding were the
prime factors in Keokuk's victory.
Hannibal put up a fighting game to
the finish. But the visitors were too
well guarded to pile up large score
and so had to accept their second de-
feat. McQuo4d and Davidson were
the star point gamers for the locals,
bach cagfng six shots.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06

Read The Daily Cat City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-06
Hancock Back In Game.

One of the features Of the game was
me whirlwind game Wayne Hancock
played when he went in shortly before
The close Of the contest. This was
The first game Hancock had worked in
pnce he broke his nose In the opening
eontest. Hany expects to be in a few
more battles before the close of the
reason. For the visitors, Wilson, Nc
Kay and SHREDDER showed up well.
Physical Director Lang Of Christian
University at Canton, omciated, and
his work gave satisfaction. AS usual
fhere was a large crowd Of rooters
but.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
MUST BROADEN
 COMPENSATION
 LAW OF STATE
Occupational Disease Does Not Come Within Scope of
 Present Legislation
STATES ATTORNEY
 POINTS OUT DEFECT
Letter of Law As Now Writ ten Does Not Garry Out
 Its Purpose

The next session of the General As .sembly will have the duty of broaden ing the terms of the Workmen's Com pensation act, which, by a recent dez cision of the Supreme Court of Ef- TOTS, proves unex pectedly narrow.
 That this duty will come to the Gen eral Assembly is the opinion of Homer S. Cummings, and his views are founded upon the decision in the case of Louis Miller vs. American Steel and Wire company of New Jersey.
 Speaking of this case to a. represent at1ve of The Farmer, today, MT. Cum Inings said:,
 Tn this case the question arose whether an emp1oye who had worked in a room where fumes from molten lead poisoning, could recover under the Compensation Act. Our court held that he could not.
 aThis decision is important because 1t places an interpretation upon the Workmen ems Compensation Act which excludes from its operation all recov- cries due to what are known as toccu- pationa1 diseases.' Those of US who have been interested in the passage and perfection of our Compensation Act and have rejoiced that Connecticut had placed upon it's statute books so humane and enlightened a piece of legislation will be disturbed to find ludI LAAS dCL5 sAFe d4lCAPOClCo1J 1e1AA AOU W in it's terms.
 ''The question apparently turned up- on the interpretation to be placed up- on the words personal injury Under the act an enp1oye is entitled to re- cover for personal injury arising in the course of and out of his employ nnent' The present decision seems to indicate that this refers only to acci- dental injuries and not to injuries caused by disease. Of course, it Is manifest that, as a matter of principle, an occupationa1 disease is as much a. proper subject for compensation as an industrial accident
 ssEhdustry and society must make provision for it's victims. The real purpose of the act was to protect our working people against industrial hazard. It is manifest that the spirit of the law covers such hazard whether it Larise From accident or from a disease contracted in the very occupation in which the worker was necessarily. employed.
 ssI am not criticising the decision of the Supreme Court of Errors. am merely calling attention to the fact that the decision reveals a de- feet in our Wopkmen's Compensation Act which should be remedied as speedily as possible"
 s.And the duty of providing a remedy2''
 "Is for the General Assembly" re- piled MT. Cummings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
FEARS FOR SAFETY OF
 HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN

Fears for the safety of his wife and children, who are in Epros, Greece, led Thomas s. Adams of S71 State street to appeal to Naturalization Clerk M. J. Flanagan. Adams asked the United States government to pre- vail upon Grecian officials to allow the family to leave the country. He said they had been refused permission to leave Epros.
 Clerk Flanagan wrote to Congress- man B. J. Hill, who replied today ask inge Adams to file an affidavit giving the facts in the case and stating the ages of his wife and children. When the facts are in hand Congressman Hill says he will see that the attention of the Grecian officials is called to the plight. of the Adams family. Mrs. Ad- ans and her children were visiting in Greece at the time that country was drawn into the war zone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
NOT SURE NOW WHO'S TO GET
 BRIDGE JOBS
Edward Devoe Tornpkins, Inc, May Not Be Lowest Z
 Bidder After All,

Edward Devoe Tomplxins, Inc, New York, although apparently lowest bid ders for the contracts for the Grand street and East Washington avenue bridges may not be lowest after all. Although the firms bid seems low on the lump sum for the bridges proper, 1t appears that the real cost lies in the prices made for dredging, filling, excavating for the draw spans and for the building of the approaches. The lump prices submitted Saturday are on the double leaf bascu1e span with other work figured as extras.
 The Grand street and East Wash ington avenue bridges commissions will meet in joint session in the com mon council chamber at o'clock to- morrow afternoon to consider the fig ures which have been offered and to award the contracts fer the bridges,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
FEW CONTESTS
 ARE PROBABLE
 IN. CONVENTION
Burr, Minor, Fitzgerald and Kennedy Likely to Be the
 Big Four.

Outward indications are that the Democratic State convention, which opens tomprrow evening /. at Music Hall, New Haven, will be a very har- monious gathering. There are no signs of serious contests for places in the delegation to the nationari con vention. and the work of the eonven- ton undoubtedly will be conducted with dispatch.
 State Chairman David B. Fftzger- aid will call the convention to order at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. The state central committee, at meet ing tomorrow afternoon, will approve the temporary roll of delegates. Ma tional Committeeman Homer S.. Cummings will be introduced as tenn porary chairman and will deliver an address.
 Immediately after the temporary chairman'S address the conventio on will recess so that senatorial caucuses may be held. The caucuses will name members of the various convention committees. The congressional eau cuses for the nomination of two dele gatesf and alternates to the national convention will be held after the senatorial meetings.
 The convention will meet again at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, and it is probable that MT. Cummings will be made permanent chairman. The selection of delegates to the national conviction and the adoption of reso- lutions will complete the sessions 8 business.
 Pre-convention gossip has it that large are termed, will consist of Will lie O. Burr. of Hartford; former Senator Alton T. Minor of New Lon don; State Chairman David E. F'itz- gerald, of New Haven; and former Congressman William Kennedy, of 1T-. of N1a ac SpeIlacy of Hartford, and Charles W. Comstock, of/MontvilIe, have also been mentioned in connection with the sfbig four.''
 The First district probably will name former Congressman Angus tine Lonergan. Hartford; former Sem ator George M. Landers, of New Br1- tain; or Michael J. Connors, of En- field for delegates.
 Former Comptroller Daniel P. Dunns, of Wi1hmantfc, is 8 possibility for one of the delegates from the Second dis will name former Congressman Thom- as L. Reilly, of Meriden, and Major Louis P. Stoddard, of New Haven.
 Daniel B. Walker, of Bridgeport, has the endorsement of Bridgeport's nine- teen delegates for one of the Fourth districts representatives at the na- tional convention. Charles D. Lock- wood, of Stamford, and Hanford S. Weed, of New Canaan, are other pos sibilities from this district.
 From the Fifth district, former Mayor William Thoms, of waterbury. John F. Addis, of New Milford, and B. s. Roberts. of Canaan. are mem toned.
 The committee on the revision of rules, of which John J. Cu1linan of this city is a member, will have a meeting tomorrow afternoon. The committees final report, however, will not be sub mttted until the fall convention.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
ACCUSE LEVINE OF lNSTICATINC
 COPPER THEFTS

Charged by fhe police with having instigated the theft of copper from the New Haven railroad. with having re- ceived the stolen goods from minors and also with having violated the rdinance that requires that license numbers be placed on wagons Samuel Levine, pedd1er, living at 124 Island Brook avenue was placed under bonds of S750 in the city court today. Held in connection with the thefts of cop per fixtures, which are said to have damaged new stcut-outs'' to the extent of more than 5000 are John PIukas, aged Ii, 40 Railroad avenue, Mike Senber, aged 13.f 519 Main street and Wallace Rano, aged 8, 294 Main street
 Several other peddlers believed to have been implicated in the receipt of the stolen goods are sought today by the police who have been compelled today to make store canvas on foot because there was no additional caauf- feur to drive the detectives 'automo- bile.
 The police say that from statements made by the youthful thieves they were told by Levine to get the copper and he would buy it. Fearing he would be traced if he utilized his reg ular licensed wagon, the police assert Levine used another vehicle that bore no license nAmber. Some of the stolen property was found in his possession when searched by Detective George Simon.
 William M Teller, special agent of the New Haven road who first dis covered the theft, says that the young yandals destroyed 16 sscut out,' boxes valued at more than S3,0Oe new, that they might get less than $50 worth of second hand copper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
FILIPINOS WON'T INSIST ON FULL
 FREEDOM SOON

Washington, May 8-Mapue1 Quez- on, Philippine commissioner who has been urging Philippine independence. told President Wilson today that he and his followers had abandoned the idea of freedom in the near future and hoped Congress would pass the House bill giving a greater share of self vernment to the islands but setting no, date for independence,A
 MT. Quezon urged the. President to support the House bill and not insist upon the Clark amendment approved by the Senate, which would give in- dependence by 1920. T. R. Yangco. president of the Philfpue Chamber of Commerce, saw the President with MT Ouezon. The whole question was discussed ot length and the President promised to consult with the Senate and House leaders.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
DR. ELLIS QUITS
 CHARITIES BOARD FOR OTHER WORK
Press of Professional Duties Prompts Him to Resign
 As Commissioner.

Dr. Thomas Long Ellis, who was appointed on January L to succeed the Key. John MacLaren Richardson as member of the board of charities for a term of two years, sent his res signatiop to Mayor Wilson Saturday. It was accepted by the mayor today. No successor to pr. Ellis has been decided on, but his successor will undoubtedly be physician. At pres ent the mayor is copsiderisg a num- Der of physicians for the place among them Dr. H. Willard F1eck and Dr. Frederic J. Adams It will be at least week before the mayor decides on the successor to Dr. Ellis.
 In, his letter to the mayor. Dr. Ellis gives no reason for his resigna- ton. To The Farmer today Dr. Ellis said that press of his practice pre- vented him from continuing longer as a member of the board. His action is received with regret by his col leagues on the board and by the members of the Republican admins -tration.
 It was largely through the efforts of pr. Ellis that bond issues was ob- tained to provide public clinics for those afflicted with disease who are too poor to pay the usual fees for medical treatment. The clinics will be established as soon as they bond issues are disposed of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08


 Two hundred and fifty carpenters employed by James stewart & Co. at the Remington Arms & Ammunition Cos development in the East End struck this morning The Carpenters & Joinerss union has repudiated the action.
 The men demand s4.50 a day. in vio- 1ation of the agreement signed by the Carpenters union and the master builders of the city, which calls for e4-25 a day on and-after May IS
 Absolute refusal to recognize. the ac- tion Of the Remington strikers was made this morning&by the union off, cials. We propose to live up to our who employ union men, they declared today. We shall not give our sup port to this action / It was taken by men who are envi6us of the profits being made in the construction bus mess, without considering the welfare of their fellow workers
 T. J. Pardy. speaking for the master builders who signed the agreement, declared: eve propose to live up to this agreement, which was signed in good faith I understand that the union insists also on living up to it.
 ssThe men who struck are men who do not live here. have no relations nor interest here, except to get what they can.r
 George c. Griest, superintendent of tr~ Stewart CO. said: s'We shall not meet these demands. They are in vio- lation Of the agreement We are not working today. This matter has been taken up with the international heads of the union and one of them is com ing %ere.n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
CARPENTERS REPUDIATE
 STRIKE OF WORKERS AT.
 ARMS 60. DEVELOP MENT

N a strike vote this evening. The more than 150 members of the local will hold a special meeting tonight and it is likely that the cutters of the George c. Batcheller Go. will be call ed out in sympathy strike with the Crown Corset Go. workers.
 The meeting will be held in the cutters rooms. at the Lincoln build ing.
 The assistance of the Central Labor union has been sought by the Crown girls in the hope that their difHcul- ties may be settled without calling out the Batcheller girls. Mediation. will be attempted.
 The executive committee of the Corset Workers union will meet to- morrow night. This committee has been empowered by the union to call oue the Batche11er girls whenever it sees fit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
MALICE BEHIND DESTRUCTION OF
 PHONE CIRCUITS
Persons With Grievance Suspected of Destroying
 Wires at Waterfront.

Destruction of property of the Southern New England Telephone Go. caused an institution of an investi- gation today.
 For more than three weeks, repair men in the employ of the company, called to various parts of the city where telephones have been out of order, have found wires cut. The latest report was from the waterfront today where several telephones were cut off.
 South Main street. the East End and have been affected. The perpetrators didn't take away the wire, merely putting it out of commission and ego- ing away.
 x w. w. IKnight,-h head of the S. N. E. T. Go. said this afternoon:
 we have known of these occur rences for several weeks and attribute them to malice. Some person or per- sons with a grudge must be doing it.
 we have had no trouble with our men who are satisfied with their jobs, and it would Joe rather far fetched to suspect any electrical worker who is on strike.''
 c. J. Boyle. International organizer of the Electrical Workers, heard Aof the destruction today and he hasten ed to say a word that might offset jumping to, conclusions
 ''This is unfortunate," he said, coming at the time of the strike, because some persons will be all too ready. to blame it on the strikers.
 'fWe have no quarrel with the tele- phone company. The linemen here entSorga anized and won't be involved in this strike. Besides, we wouldn't adopt destructive meth ods because. of the nature of the thing in the first place and secondly because! it would be the worst thing possible for us-''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
Revoke Citizenship
 of Man Who Swore
 Falsely As To Date

For making a false statement re- garding the time of his arrival in this country, the citizenship certiff- cate of Charles K. Stevens of Dan bury has been revoked, according to a notice received today by NaturaIiza- ton Clerk Flanagan from Judge Thomas of the United States District court.
 Stevens swore he entered this coun- try at Fl Paso, Tex, in Feb. 1906, From the statement of a man who entered the country at Ell Paso with Stevens it was learned that the real date of Stevens entrance was Feb ruary, 1907. The government off cia1s discovered this and called it to the attention of Judge Thomas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
Electrical Strikers
 May Go Into Business

Competition for those employers who haven't agreed to the striking electrical workers demands is one alternative. if the demands aren't t granted according to iC. J. Boyle, in ternational organizer of the union.
 MT. Boyle said today that he may open a shop here with some of the men who are on strike.
 I've been all over the United States in the last 20 years and I must say Bridgeport has as good a class of electrical work as any city, in the country
 The electrical workers seek $4 a day. Some. are getting $3.5O now. The employers want to grant $35O, which has been refused
 MT! Boyle said today that all of the strikers have obtained work with em- pIoyers who win give the required pay
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08

The President worked on the pro- posed comTnunication early today roa- lowing his conference with Secretary Lansing last night. 1t is understood officials are so far agreed on the poll < icy to be pursued that it will not be necessary to wait for the cabinet meet ing tomorrow.
 While the German note has averted for the present at least. break in diplomatic relations, it was said today that the President was not satisfied
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
Raiding Bandits Flee

Alpine, Tex, May S-FIeeiha through the wild mesas of North ern @Coahuilla, the 70 or more bandits that raided the American settlement of Glenn Springs and BoquilIas last Fri day, killing three cavalrynnen and a nine year old boy, are believed to be heading int the interior today, many miles from the scene of their depreda- ton.
 A posse from Marathon and a de- tachment of troops of the 14th cavalry are said to have followed the trail of the Mexicans into Coahuila, while other reports have it that the Amerf- cans are awaiting at the Rio lGrande for, endorsements.
 Captain Caspar Cole is hurrytng to BoquilIas to take command Two companies of the, 14th cavalry and a machine gun company are expected here or at Marathon this afternoon. when they will head southward. to the Big Bend country. It Is not known here whether the new troops eontem- plate a long pursuit of the bandits into Mexico or will be placed as an additional guard along the border. ANOTHER CONFERENCE TODAX.
 Ed Paso, May 8-Genera1 Obregon, minister of war of the de facto gov ernment, announced that the next con ference with Generals Scott and F'uns- ton would be held today.
 General Scott indicated today that the next move in the negotiations must come from the Hexicans. Asked if he would take any steps towards arrang- ing the next conference. he said:
 Not one step.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08

with the apparent conditions attached by Germany
 The United States stands by it's de- mand that Germany cease her attacks on vessels in violation of international law regardless Of negotiations which may be carried on with Great Britain over the food blockade.
 Some of his.advisors wanted him to make no reply to the German note and only wait development, but MT Wilson is understood to have decided to send the new communication
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
HOUSEIS AGAINST SENATE BILL FOR ARMY OF 25O,OOO
Turns Down Amendment Calling For Increase By
 Big Vote.

Washington, May s.-A standing army of 25O, 900 men, provided for in the Senate amendment of the army bill, was rejected by the House today 221 to 142.
 The House bill provided for 14o, ,Ooo men.
 The Senate's plan to provide for a volunteer army of 261 ,o0o was rejected today by the House by a vote of 251 to 1o9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
FIRE DISCOVERED ON SHIP LOADED WITH MUNITIONS

New York, May S-A serious fire on board the Italian steamship San Giovanni at Brooklyn dock today is being investigated by the sfire depart ment. The San Giovanni. of the SieuIa-AmeFica line, was loaded with munitions and supplies for the Allies and was to sail in two days for an un- announced destination. The loss was very small.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
ARREST MONTE STARTS

Joseph Anderson. 26, of Philadel- p4ia, and John A s.'erson. 35, of Provi- dence. were arrested at the Remington Arms & Ammunition Go. this after noon for operating a three-card monte game. They are accused of having heeced Albert Sustaid of 4sO Broad street, out of s2-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08
Won Buelow Called To Conference At
 Kaiser's Quarters

London, May 8-Prince von Bue- low, former German imperial chan ce1lor, has been summoned to head quarters by Emperor William, aoa cording to a despatch to the Elk change Telegraph Go. from The Hague. This visit, adds the despatch, is said to be of great political signif1- canoe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-08

Washington, May8-A note to Germany has practically been completed probably will forward to Berlin today The no understood will be brief informing Germany that the submarine commanders diplomatic relations will be continued but that the allow dictate it's negotiations Great