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The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Easements Establishments
Spurned by Irish Soldiers,
Witnesses Testify at Trial

very large, Of green color, with a yellow
castle In the center, bearing an inscrip-
ton.
Sir Frederick z. Smith. Englands at
torney general in almost monotonous
tone, outlined Sir Rogers career and
the crowns case. The attorney general
spoke for three-quarters Of an hour. then
took up the evidence.
Then came the poignant feature Of the
day. Succeeding one another upon the
witness stand five Irish soldiers. who had
been prisoners in Germany and were re-
Gently exchanged as unfit. told Of Case
ment's activities at Limburg, how he had
tried to obtain recruits for the Irish
brigade" and how out Of $500, only nifty
two succumbed.
They described the free distribution of
Easements book, Grimes Against Ire
land" and of the Gaelic American. One
said that Easement in his speeches ad-
vised them to pay no attention to Ire
lands uncrowned king" John Redmond
One witness gave the interesting tcsti-
mony that the recruiting for the Irish
brigade" in Germany is now conducted
by an American priest, Fr Nicholson.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16

BILL is PASSED
House Adopts Substitute for
Senate Measure, Making
System a Certainty.
VOTE NEARLY UNANIMOUS;
TWO BILLS ARE SIMILAR

BY a vote Of 2s5 to 10 the House last
ate rural credits bill, making certain
the establishment Of a system Of farm
credits. In general characteristics the
House and Senate measures are similar.
but the measure in the final form in
which It will be submitted to both Houses
ence Committee.
The ten who voted against the bill were:
Browning, New Jersey; Dale, Vermont.
Dunn, New York; Gardner, Massachu-
setts; Gillette. Massachusetts,; Kennedy
Rhode Island; Oakley. Connecticut:
Walsh, Massachusetts; Madden, Illinois
Freeman, Connecticut.
The rural credits Of land mortgage
bank bill was considered largely along
nsnpartisan lines in the House, although
Republicans were far less sanguine OF
the successful operation Of the plan than
the Democrats who framed It.
The House bill provides for the estab-
lishment Of twelve Federal land banks,
with a minimum capital Of $4,000 cash.
The mana cement OF the entire system is
entrusted to the management Of a farm
loan board Of three members and, each Of
the banks is to be In charge OF nine di-
rectors. three Of whom are to be Sc
lected by the farm loan board and six by
the national farm loan association.
The banks are to make loans to farm
ers through local associations Of borrow
ers, ten or more OF whom may form an
association. When a farmer desires to
make loan he enters into membership
of a local association. His loan is passed
upon by the loan committee Of the aseo-
ciation and must be approved by the local
board of directors, land bank appraiser
and the land bank directors.
To raise the money to be issued in the
form of loans to the farmers the lard
banks are permitted to issue farm loan
bonds in series Of not less than $4,000
each. These bonds are secured by the
capital and reserve Of the bank making
the issue. the capital and reserves OF the
other eleven banks Of the system. the
security of all the mortgages pledged
the personal undertaking Of the borrower
the mortgage on the land, the capital and
reserves of the local association, and in
various other ways.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16

terest and that made the courtroom audi
ence feel as though they were in a draw
ing-room instead OF at a criminal trial.
He was out of order, of course, but no
one stopped him, for he was a former
President of the United States. and, more
important STILL he had an interesting tale
to tell. In fact, his very presence on
the stand was out of order, but former
Presidents of the United States are busy
men. you know, and the courts are COM
PEELED to bow in humility before their
convenience. Yesterday was the only day
that Mr. Taft had free, so the court Just
had to interrupt the program and let him
have the stage.
Tells of Meeting MIR. Glover.
The former President said he had
known Mr.. Glover for twenty-six years.
DO you recall when you first made his
acquaintance? asked John B. Stanch-
field, OF counsel for the defense.
III may go back little to explain"
CONTINUED ON PAGE -FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Conciliatory Wave Sweeps
Over All the Belligerents

Vatican circles state that the Pope and
King Alfonso are working closely to-
gether for peace, which is described as
more or less near"
Persistent reports from Holland and
Switzerland say that Prince Won Bue-
lows return to office is imminent, and
that his role will be that of Germany's
peace maker.
Finally, great stress is laid on the re-
port that Ambassador Gerard has for
warded to President Wilson an autograph
letter from the Kaiser suggesting the
Presidents intervention for peace.
After a careful canvass in well-inform-
ed quarters in Paris and at the embassy
of an important European neutral coun-
try today. find a most optimistic view
is taken as to early developments in a
pacific direction
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
CBy the Sun News Service,

London, May 15.-In the ordinary police
court room in Bow street. where dis
orderlies" pay their five shilling fines,
began this morning the trial of Sir Roger
Easement, once Britannia consul-generaI,
and Daniel Julian Bailey. formerly
baggaeman at Paddington station, on
the charge of high treason
Attorney Read. in reviewing the
evidence, said that on April q, the sloop
Bluebell, patrolling the neighborhood of
Tralee, sighted a suspicious ship flying
the Norwegian ensign. Upon being
signalled by the BTuebell the vessel re-
piled she was bound from Bergen for
Genoa. The ship was directed to follow
the Bluebell to Harbour, but when she
was about a mile and one half from
Daunt Rock lightship a small cloud Of
white smoke issued from her starboard
and at the same time two German naval
ensigns were broken at the mast. Two
boats were lowered
Attorney Read -unfolded the nag which
was found on the collspsible boat, with
maps and a flash lamp. The flag was
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
CHURCH STILL BANS
CARDS AND DANCING
CBy The Sun News seryIcel

Saratoga, N. Y, May 15-An attempt
by Chancellor James R. Day. of Syracuse
University, and other members of the
general conference, to secure the ellmina-
ton Of the clause which prohibits Metho-
dist church members from playing cards,
dancing and theater-going, failed this
afternoon, when the committee on the
state Of the church decided by a vote of
11S to 43 to recommend to the con-
ference the retention OF the rule.
Notice was Immediately given that the
leaders for freer Interpretation of the
rule would shift their fight to the con-
ference and would submit minority re-
port. 1t is probable the delegates will be
requested to decide the question before
the end of the week
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
SCHOOLS OF CRIME MYTH,
DECLARES TOM OSBORNE
CBy The Sun News service.1

Chicago, May 15.-warden Thomas H.
Osborne, of Sing Sing, today character
lied schools Of crime" in State prisons
as a popular illusion. He denied that the
seasoned criminal was prone to teach the
boy or youth how to dynamite safes and
play the train robber role while they are
thrown together in the reformatory. Mr..
Osborne, who came to Chicago to address
womens organizations on prison reform.
said:
There may be such thing as boys
learning from other boys in a reforma-
tory, but there is no school Of crime,
strictly speaking, in the larger State
prisons" said Mr.. Osborne. Did you
ever hear an inveterate old smoker ad-
wise young man to smoke? I didn't
It's the same way with crime The old
timer would rather warn the young fell
low to keep out of the game. He knows
there is nothing in it."
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Mr.. Taft Tells Humorous
Anecdotes of Life Here
AS Riggs Trial Witness

wreathed in smiles, William Howard
Taft, former President of the United
States, took the stands for the defense
at the trial Of Riggs Bank officials in
District Supreme Court yesterday, and
through is joviaI manner his good
natured replies, and his humorous state
ments, soon set the courtroom In an up
roar of laughter.
1t was the same William Howard Taft
of the White House days, corpulent
smiling and happy He took keen de-
light in testifying as to the character,
veracity, integrity and high standing of
Charles c. Glover, president OF the bank,
who is on trial on a perjury charge, and
as he spoke of his long acquaintance
with the prominent banker and of his own
rather modest banking and speculative
experience in the National Capital, he
grew reminiscent and wandered far off
into Elysian fields of memory, recount
ing little incidents that didn't have any
thing at all to do with the proceedings,
but that were redolent with human in
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
F Fourteen Killed
In Powder Plant
Explosion S Toll at Gibbstown
May Rise Even Higher, Du
Pont Officials Say.
international News Service,

Gi65stOwn. n. J.. May IA ter -hc ex-
plosion shattered the local plant Of the
Z. I. du Pont De Nemours Powder Com
pany Just before noon today, killing at
least fourteen workmen and injuring
thirty. Fire that followed caused S25o.-
600 damage
The blast occurred in the building IN
which trinitro toIuol was manufactured
This structure and three others nearby
were blown 20 atoms
Tonight powder company hremen as
sisted by apparatus from nearby towns
were seeking to control the flames and
searching the debris for dead and in
jured. 1t is expected that the casualty
ist will be sweIled before morning.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
All u. S. Aircraft Crippled
BY Damage to Propellers

uninjured, though the radiator and
running gear OF his machine were de-
molished.
Since the Chapman flight the pro-
pellers have have gone to pieces, one
at time, until now the entire air fleet
is crippled again. And there are no
now ones, either here at the camp, en-
route, or even ordered from the fac
tory.
Some attempt at bettering the sec
tion is evidenced, however, by the ar
rival Of several machine guns adapted
for aeroplane use and some bombs and
bomb-dropping devices. AS soon as the
machines are in running order again
and the new devices have been at
tached, experiment work will be re-
sumed with equipment that has never
before been on an army aeroplane in
actual field service.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
By c. F. BERTELLI,

staF Correspondent Of the International News
Service.
Paris, May 15.-A strong wave of con-
citation is sweeping over the belliger-
ents. At no moment since August, 1914.
has there been so much peace talk, and
never before has the peace talk been so
devoid of flamboyant language, or SO
much impregnated by a spirit of modera-
ton. No other conclusion than the fore
going can be drawn from the important
diplomatic news from several quarters of
Europe published in today's newspapers.
I'VE believe in the value of negotia-
tions and have faith in the results Of
international conferences said Sir Ed
ward Grey in an interview on Saturday.
I'VE need guarantees of equilibrium
and stability" was the new peace for
mula announced by President Poincare
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Fort Myer Batteries
Arrive on the Border
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international News seryiee.)
San Antonio, May Is.-The
big camp at Fort Sam Hous-
ton was enlarged today by the
arrival of Batteries D, E and
F, of the Third Field Artil-
lery from Fort Myer, Va.
Tomorrow the Thirtieth In
fantry will come in from the
Plattsburg barracks. This
regiment will be held here
temporarily while the plan of
border protection is being
worked out in detail.
Gen. Funston and his staff
are putting in long hours on
that plan and in the mean
time the process of getting
the Texas brigade ready for
mastering in as a part of the
Federal army is going for
ward rapidly. The members
of the Medical Corps were
mustered in today.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
BORDER SPANS
UNDER GUARD
All Bridges Along Southern
Pacific Railroad for Long
Distance Patrolled.
FUNSTON ORDERS STEP
AFTER MANY WARNINGS
CBy The Sun New. serric.n

FL Paso, Tex, May I5.-Every bridge
along the Southern Pacific Railroad from
San Antonio TO FL Paso was ordered to-
night to be placed under guard. The
order came from Gen. Frederick Funston,
commanding the southern military de.
partment, and means the sending Of
troops from here and San Antonio.
The Southern Pacific parallels the
Mexican border between here and San
Antonio, and is used for troop move
ments. The precautions were deemed
necessary. following the fncendiary attack
on Fort Bliss Saturday night. and the
reports last night and today that Mexi-
cans were planning a raid on the road
at Sierra Blanca, a small town in the
east end Of El Paso County.
1t is possible that the order for troop
protection will be extended TO the FL
Paso and Southwestern Railroad. west Of
here, as It runs near the Mexican bor-
der. The Southern acihc west OF E.
Paso, except for a very short distance.
is not close to the international line. 1t
is believed militia will be used for much
Of this patrol and railway guard duty
Texas is planning to raise another regi-
ment in addition to the four infantry
regiments and the squadron of cavalry
and battalion OF artillery already assem-
bled at San Antonio. Adjt. Gen. Hutch
ings today consulted with Gen. Funston
at San Antonio relative to the recruiting
Of additional regiments for the Texas
guards.
1t is considered possible tonight that
some OF the militia will be sent into the
Big Bend" region. as the people are
badly frightened following the Glen
Springs massacre and the looting OF Bou-
quillas and Deemers.
All ranches in the lower BouquiIlas and
Glen Springs districts are deserted.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
F0RTY-SEVEN Welded
BY NEW YORK CLERK

New York, May 15-City Clerk P. J..
scully, who never before in his life Off
ciated at a civil wedding ceremony, tied
forty-seven marriage knots today.
Mr.. scully's extra work was due to the
fact that the new law taking the power
to marry from the city aldermen and
vesting it in the city clerk and his depu-
ties, went into effect today.
The Brooklyn deputy city clerk. who
did the marrying for Brooklyn and Queens,
reported at the close of business that he
had made eight couples happy. making a
total of fifty-hve civil marriages for the
greater city for the day.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
7. R. ACCENTUATES
DESIRE FOR PRESIDENCY
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international News SerVlce.)
Oyster Bay, n. Y, May 15.-Col. Roose-
welt tonight sent a message OF greeting
and confidence to the voters Of the Mid
die West. In this latest message Mr..
Roosevelt makes clearer than ever the
fact that he is openly a candidate for
the Presidential nomination on the terms
which he has heretofore outlined.
Informed by Edwin c. Larned that
Western headquarters Of the Roosevelt
Non-partisan League have been opened
at Is East Monroe street, Chicago. the
Colonel sent the dispatch to Mr.. Larned.
who will be in charge of the leagues
work in the West.
Following his declaration in favor ot
Roosevelt for President last week,
Thomas A. Edison today accepted a posi-
lion on the advisory board Of the Roose-
velt Non-partisan League.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16

Three Americans HeIeased
The State Department was further ad-
vised that through the persistent efforts
Of the American consul there, three Amer
leans who had been held in prison BY
the local Mexican authorities have been
released.
Admiral Cameron MGR winsIow. COM
manding the Pacific Fleet reported to
the Navy Department yesterday that on
a demand Of the commander OF the Unit
ed States cruiser Denver, the Mexican
authorities at Acapulco. on the west
coast, have released three Americans and
one Chilean, members Of an American
schooner which was burned OF the Mex
lean port The men were being held on
the pretext that they set fire TO the
vessel Senator James D. PheIan. OF CAL
ifornia. enlisted the aid OF the State
and Navy Departments in behalf Of the
Americans. whose homes are at Oak
land, Cal Two Of the Americans are
Frank Horn and George Lavonette. The
name Of the third man and Of the Chill
can are not known here.
Scott Report Delayed.
MAJ. Gen. Hugh L. Scott. chief OF star
OF the army. who returned yesterday
from his conferences on the border with
Gen. Alvsro obreEon. csrranza's minis
ter Of war, was unable 70 make an ex-
tented report owing 70 fatigue. He saw
Secretary Of War Baker only long enough
for brief chat and spent the rest Of
the day at his home At Fort Myer. Va
He is expected to see Secretary Of State
Lansing before the Cabinet meeting to-
day.
Gen. Scott" said Secretary Baker.
appeared to be in a very hopeful frame
Of mind He eeemed to feel that
favorable situation has been created by
his conferences with Gen. Obregon. de-
spite the fact that they did not result
in any formal agreement"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Dollar Bills Used to Trap Wife,
Blind Broker Testifies in Court

pected that she did not occupy her bed
at night. To ascertain the truth of his
suspicious he placed a crisp dollar tiI
between the sheets of her bed each even
ing On three successive mornings, he
testified the bill was un:ur,cd and the
beG clothing undisturbed.
He then enlisted the AID Of u policeman
and, according to his testimony, surprised
his wife in the room Of Henry F, Baker,
who lived with the Richardson's. BAKER,
according to the witness, mads no denial
of his friendship for Mrs. Richardson.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
3 Orpet Jurors
Are Singled Out
Tentatively Chosen Talesmen
All Married and Unopposed
to the Death Penalty.
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Waukegan, Ill. May 15.-Three jurors
were tentatively selected in the opening
session today of the trial Of VIII orpet.
who is charged with the murder of Mar
ian Lambert, his boyhood sweetheart.
All the three jurors are married men.
None is opposed to capital punishment.
States Attorney Dady. in his examina-
ton, laid special emphasis on the capi-
tai punishment feature, and four venire-
men who said they were opposed to it,
were instantly excused.
This fact led many to believe that the
prosecutor will ask the death penalty.
Twenty-seven men were examined during
the course of the day. Thirteen said they
had fixed opinions on the case. They
were dismissed.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY
POSES FOR THE "MOVIES"
CBy The sun News service.) }

indianapolis, May 15-James whitcomb
Riley posed for the movies today.
The pictures were made under the
auspices of the Indiana Historical Com
mission. When Mr.. Riley returned from
his morning automobile ride, he found
his beloved Lockerbie street occupied by
battery Of movie cameras ready to
participate in the making of an historical
picture. He also found a small army Of
children for homes where the poet is
known as a friend.
The pictures were made in the lawn of
Mr.. Riley's home. He was seated in an
easy chair and the children were grouped
about him by the director.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
international News service)

NInternauonnl news serflce.D
Columbus, n. Mex, May 15.-There is
not an aeroplane in the United States
army today that is fit for a sustained
flight This condition. almost a chronic
one with the aviation section. is due
in the present instance to improperly
constructed propellers.
Even the new eight 1sO-horsepower
Curtiss planes, newly, arrived at the
base camp. and given by the War De-
partment as the answer to criticism
of the kind of machines furnished the
army flyers, are included in the tie-up.
The first indication of the new con-
ditlon came four days ago when Lieut.
Carlton Chapman attempted to make
a midnight reconnaissance flight. After
three miles his propeller split and thu
officer was forced to volplane to a
landing in a rocky field. He escaped
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
THREE PINTS OF BEER
o. K. IF WORTH $4,000
CBy The Sun New. servieel

Detroit. Mich, May 15-With $4,000 in
property and money safely tucked away
in the bank, how much beer should
August Meyers be allowed per day?
Il should have at least a gallon" al
lowed Meyers.
Two pints." snapped his wife.
GO home August, go home" shouted
Judge Gainey, before whom the argu-
ment was held, to forestan the curtain of
fire that he foresaw the wifeIy orator
was preparing to hang before his bench,
and August, you are cut down to three
pints Of beer a day
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
See Greater Prosperity,

Ne wYork. May 15,-Deleyates to annual
convention Of the National Association
OF manufactures, which convened today.
at the Waldorf, declared that the wave
of prosperity which has been sweeping
the country for a year shows signs of
increasing rather than abating.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
French Offensive
Nets New Gains
ZOO Yards of Trenches Taken
on Heights of Meuse,
1t Is Reported.
international New. s.rv,.. ,

London. May 15.-The French troops
lbout Verdun resumed the offensive to
lay, and report in an unexpected
thrust having forced the Germans to
svacuate more than 200 yards Of
trenches on the heights of the Meuss
Aside from this action, the Crown
Princes infantry had a rest today, but
the German guns continued to smash
away at the French positions on Hill
sO4. apparently in preparation for an
other assault on the line west of the
Meuse.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Nations Advance Time.

New York, May 15.-The Commercial
Cable Company today sent out the follow
ing notice. THE Central Telegraph ONCE
at Berne. Switzerland, announces that
in the Netherlands. since May and in
Denmark and Sweden, from May Is until
September 80, the legal time is advanced
one hour"
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
CBy The Sun News service.)

Chicago, May 15.-Dollar bills were de-
tectives for Frederick T. Richardson,
blind insurance broker. Mr.. Richardson
testifed in Judge McKinley's court today
about his ingenious use of paper cur
rency in trying to check up on the con-
duct of his wife, Frances e. Richardson,
whom he is suing for divorce.
Richardson and his wife. according to
the formers testimony occupied separate
bedrooms for time In their home at
4021 Lake Park avenue. Richardson sus-
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Utica Editor Dies.

Utica. n. Y, May IS.-Thomas F.
Baker, So, editor and one Of the founders
Of the Utica Saturday Globe, who rose
from position as printer to great wealth
within a period Of a few years. died to-
day after a long illness.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Negro Publicly Burned.

Waco, Tex, May 1S.-Jess Washington,
a young negro. who assaulted a white
woman here several days ago, was taken
from the court room whiI4 ~ -
day and publicly burned -
city hall
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Canadian Woodcutte

London, May 1S-waltel PRuncinan,
head OF the board of trade, announced
in the house OF commons today that
1.5Oo Canadian woodmen have arrived in
this country to assist in cutting timber
IN England.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
ALLEGED SLAYER sURRENDERs
Former Deputy Street Cleaner In
der Mitchell Fugitive,

FORMER Deputy Street Cleaner In
der Mitchell n Fugitive.
New York, May l5.-Michael A. Ro-
franc, former deputy street cleaning COM
missioner under Mayor Mitchell, who has
been sought for murder since last Sep
tember. met District Attorney Swami in
Washington Square by appointment this
afternoon and gave himself up. Neither
he nor anybody else would say where he
had been in hiding for the last eight
months.
Rofrano spent tonight in the Tombs,
and tomorrow will be arraigned for
pleading.
1t is alleged that Rofrano was the
power behind the plot to have killed Mi
chael Gaimari, one Of Foley's henchmen.
who was shot on March s, 1915.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Want More Convenient stons.

Harrisburgh, Pa. May 1k-Residents Of
Belfast, Northampton County asked the
Public Service Commission today to COM
pei the state Belt Electric Street Rail-
road Company to make more convenient
stops along its lines.
The Washington herald., 1916-05-16
Three Firemen Injured

Kane, Pa, May B.-Thrss firernen
were seriously injured and ten were over
come by smoke while fighting a fire
which caused 10000 damage in the b4<s-
ness district here today.