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Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
GERMANS Minimize ENTENTE
ALLIES SUCCESSES IN WEST

Paris heard the cannon thunder as
in 1914. For let it again be said, that
the operative efficiency of the attack
ing British army is inadequate to break
all our rows of lines which have been
most thoroughly concentrated and ex-
pei us from France and Belgium"
The Morgen Post critic says that
the latest reports show that the British
and French are gaining no ground, but
that the central powers have made
gains in Volhynia and south of the
Dniester.
OTHER comments follow the same
lines, absolute confidence being placed
that the entente allies are unable to
menace the German lines anywhere.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
ORPET DEFENSE:
DEALING BLOWS
TOPROSECUT|QN
[Reoublican a. p. Leased wirel


WAUKEGAN, H., July 5.-The con-
testants of the prosecution in the case
of VIM. H. Orpet, college student,
charged with the murder of 1S-year-
old Marion Lambert, that cyanide Of
potassium in solution, caused her death
was dealt several blows today by DR..
J. A. Wesener a chemist and toxicolo-
gist.
The very root of the two theories
to Marions death is involved in the
question whether a supersaturate of
the poison was used. or whether it was
taken in solid or powdered form. If a
solution. the state contends that muir
der was committed, as no container
was found after the tragedy. leaving
only the explanation that Orpet took
it away with him The powdered poi
son, however, could have been carried
by the girl in a paper, and numerous
natural causes would account for its
disappearance.
DR.. Wesener gave a wealth Of rea
sons for his theory that the cyanide
was taken in powdered form
He asserted also in reply to a hy-
pothecal question that the cyanide
available to young Orpet in the green
house over which the defendant
father has charge, was so much weaker
than that found in the girls stomach
| that no combination of circumstances
could have increased it to the strength
of that which caused death
Chemists for the state sometime age
| testified that the three white spots
left on Marion's green outer coat were
caused by a solution of the poison.
The depth to which the residue was
! imbedded in the fabric and the circu-
! lar shape of the spots we're pointeG
out as proving this Theory
These spots" said DR. Wesener to-
| day. could not have been made by q
supersaturate l have experimental anc
found that the drops would not stay
on the fabric at all. but would rol
off like globules of mercury. or drop:
of water on a hot stove
/ Witnesses asserted that the same
was true of the stains on Marion''
hand they could have been left there
only by a moist powder A supersat
urate, he said, would have rolled Of
as it would have from the coat |
would have left no mark, he said.
The theory of the defense as to JUS
how the poison was taken. developed
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06

DOUGLAS, Ariz., July 5,-Unitei
States soldiers IF the border patrol
here made their frs crossing into
Mexico territory late today but re-
turned to the Arizona side in few
minutes The soldiers crossed the
hne in pursuit of Private Edward
stone. deserter from the Arizona
militia.
stone es,alod from the guard
house of the Arizona militia camp. a
He was being held en- a charge of de-
sertion, having been arrested a few
days ago.
The private ran toward Aqua Pri
eta, Inc Mexican town opposite here.
a number If soldiers in pursuit As
he crossed the International line reg
ular soldiers en- patrol duty joinet,
the chase A nOmber of snots were
fired at Stone, who was captured
after lie ha6 penetrated approxi :
matclv 500 wards irto Sonora.
Tie shooting created some excite
ment on both sides Of the line fol
several minutes. Stone was returned
TO the guard house.
| No additional national guardsmer
arrived during the day At camp Fred
erich FGnston. the new military CAM
northwest cf Douglas The New Jer
sey militiamen We're busily engage,
arranging equipment, drilling anC
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
THOUSANDS OF
TROOPS NOW ON
ARIZONA BORDER

NOGALES. Ariz., July with the
scheduled arrival tonight mad early
tomorrow of the Fifth and Seventh
California infantry regiments. more
than 5000 troops, including infantry
cavalry, field artillery and field am
bulance corps under command of
Colonel w II. Sage of the 18th
United States infantry, will be on
station here. 1t is also understood
that Brigadier General Robert Wan
kowski, of the California National
Guard. win arrive here tomorrow to
establish brigade headquarters. The
first battalion of the Fifth California
reached here today under command
of Lieutenant Colonel l.. G. Faneis,
with Is officers and 321 men.
Two regiments of Connecticut infan-
try. a squadron Of California cavalry
and the Second California infantry
settled down to camp routine today,
drilling under sergeants from United
States regulars.
Mexican troops in Sonora. it was
reHorted tonight, continued their
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
PPORE REFUSAL OF
FOUR TO TAKE OATH

COI3TNBUS. \. NJ, July In
yestiFation Of four members of
the New Mexico National Guard
who recently refused to take oaths
thGt would muster them into the
United States army vas begun
today by Cant. Louis J. Van
Schaick. teSe intelligence officer.
It was assorted that it is possible
the men may be tried by court
martial A Mexican who called at
the l,cll postoffice tonight for
mail addressed TO the Mexican
commander at Guzrl2n 30 miles
south cf here On the Mexico
Northwestern railway, was ar
rested. it being suspected that he
bad been collecting information
as to movements of American
troons. Later, however, he was
released.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
FOR MEDIATION PLAN

and it would be unjust if it's attitude
were misinterpreted
" 1T was also the Mexican govern
ment that earnestly suggested a plan
for cantonments along the boundary
line during the conferences at Ciudad
Juarez and FL Paso. This government
is disposed now ,as it has always been,
to seek an immediate solution of the
two points which constitute the true
cause Of the conflict between the two
countries, TO wit: the American gov
ornment thinks reasonably that the in
security of its frontier is a source of
difficulty and the Mexican govern
ment on its part believes that the stay
of American troops on Mexican terri :
tory aside from being a trespass on the
sovereignty of Mexico is the immediate
| cause of the conflicts. Therefore the
withdrawal of American troops on one
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Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
To Haze Pyogyessives On
Hughes Campaign Committee

tee probably will be announced within
the next few days. as well as the selec-
tion of a treasurer and a secretary of
the national committee.
In long conference with Chairman
William r. Wilcox, Mr.. Hughes also
outlined his proposed program provid-
ing for the opening of the campaign
with five weeks trip to the Pacific
coast, beginning early in August. Mr..
Wilcox and other party leaders en-
dorsed the idea, and it is likely that it
viii be definitely adopted.
The nominee spent a busy day in
conference with many callers. He also
lad another long talk tonight with Mr.
Wilcox. Mr.. Hughes expects to return
tomorrow afternoon to Bridgehampton
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
u. s. TO RESUME FRIENDLY REL ATOMS WITH MEXICO
French Take Entire German Second Position South OF Some
GERMANS TAKE MANY
RUSSIAN PRISONERS

BERLIN, July 8 (by wireless
to Sayville).-A total of 15S Rus
sian officers and 23.o35 mon were
taken prisoner during the month
of June. along the line to the
south of the Fripet, where the
Russians were pushing their OF
fensive, according to the Austo-
Hungarian statement of July /,
received here from Vienna.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06


BERLIN, July (via London).-In
view of the fact that the initial attack
of every offensive is hardest to with
stand owing to the unavoidable effect
of surprise with superior masses of
troops and accumulated ammunition,
the military critics here are unanimous
in considering that the great offensive
in the west has made a showing which
cannot encourage Germany's opponents.
Major Moraht, in the Tageblatt, calls
the Anglo-F French successes very
scanty." He writes:
THE critical moment for the success
of great attempt to breach a line is
the time between the beginning of the
enemy infantry attacks and of the
counter attacks. which the defenders
are able to make, after concentrating
their forces. The enemy's success in
the four days offensive, from this view
point, is very small. The enemy sue
ceeded in overrunning the demolished
German first trenches in several places
with heavy forces The resistance
could not be great because little except
dead remained in the plowed up trench
es. Where the Germans stood on the
defensive stubborn fighting occurred,
and as the enemy reports the Germans
fought obstinately to the last man.
"At other points the German leaders
with cool deliberation, and with troops
well in hand. bent back elastically
These counter tactics involved the en-
emy in embarrassment, as he was un-
able to impart the finishing stroke tc
the defenders with the first drum fire:
he had to begin anew, with artillery
preparation or attack the unweaned
defenders as an alternative The re-
ports Of the offensive must prove di-
rectly discouraeing to the attackin,
forces
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
GUARDSMEN CHASE ARIZONA
DEs[RTER OVER THE BORDER

visiting the medical officers to have
their arms yaccinated during the trip
to tho border.
American mining men who came to
the border from the interior of So
nora mining companies Stated they
probably viii resume operations
shortly, but said their chief difficulty
would pe the obtaining of blasting
powder. Efforts likev will be made,
it was added, to receive permission
from the United States government 20
export = limited amount of dynamite
into Sonora for the mines
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
Republican a. p. Leased wire1

LFepUpIIcdE a. p LEASED WIreJ
NEW YORK, July 5.-Charles f.
Hughes, here on two days trip from
his summer home at Bridgehampton,
today, approved the proposal of his ad-
vsors to have a liberal representation
Of the progressive party on his cam
paign committee. This committee vir-
tually will have entire charge of the
campaign.
The tentative program calls for a
committee of seventeen of whom ten
will be members of the executive COM
mittee of the republican national COM
mittee. or the remaining seven. prob
ably five will be progressive leaders.
The personnel of both the executive
committee and the campaign commit
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06

IL PASO. July 5.-The bodies Of
Cantain Charles 7. Boyd. Lieutenant
Henr, Adair and seven troopers who
fel witt them at Carrt:aI were
brought t. Juarcz shortly before mid
night tonight aboard a special train
from villa Ahumada. General George
rcH. il, commanding the III Paso
military district. announced tnat he
had arranged for the train bsaring
them 20 cross the river to El Paso
tomorrow morning.
Military lists indicate that fourteen
Of the men who composed :! e Tenth
cavalry command, engaged at Car
rIzal. wore missing. However, the
uaitv Of American undertaken; wnC
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
BRING BODIES BACK

xhurned the bodies reported that lie
spite tie cooperation of the Carl-n
cista authorities. they We're p.'ic only
to find The nine bodies buried near
the battlefield The names Of the
troopers whose bodies were recovered
were net made public tonight. mill
taIv authorities being unable to de-
termine identity definitely before the
morning.
Hopes were expressed that some Of
the five soldiers who are Vet missing
may he alive, perhaps lying wounded
IN some isolated Mexican ihu At
military headquarters, however, be
lief was expressed thai most Of them
must have died in the desert in at
tempts to make their way back to
the American lines.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
French Carry
Second German
Lines Near SOmme
Republican A. D. Leased Wirel

PARIS, July THE French have
carried by assault, the second German
lines on a front of two kilometers from
the Clery Maricourt road to the river
Somme. They have also captured the
village Hem, in the same district. ac-
cording to the official statement is
sued by the French war office tonight.
The French have captured all the
German second positions south Of the
Somme on a front of about ten kilo-
meters They have also completed the
occupation of the village of Estrees,
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Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
Republican A. P. Leased Wire1

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The text Of
the Mexican note as transmitted by
Eliseo Arredondo, the Mexican ambas-
sador- designate, follows
Washington, D. c., July 4, 1916.
"Mr Secretary:
Il have the honor to transmit in con-
tinuation the text of a note ! have just
received from my government with in
structions to present it to your excel
lency:
Mr.. Secretary:
" Referring to the notes Of June 20
and 25 last, | have the honor to say
to your eXcellency that the immediate
release Of the Carrizal prisoners was a
further proof of the sincerity of the
desires of this government to reach a
pacific and satisfactory arrangement OF
present difficulties. This government
is anxious to solve the present conflict
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
French Making
More Progress
Than the British
TRepublican A. p. Leased wirel

LONDON, July 5-The French con-
tinue to make more progress than
the British on the western front, ow-
ing partly to the more difficult ground
facing the british and also to the fact
that stronger forces are opposing
them, because of the belief among
the Germans that the main attack IN
the present operations will be on thu
british front
But despite their slower progress
the British are successfully ieating
Tack heavy German counter attacks
(Continned on Page Eightl
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06
Try To AMBUSH
YANKEE PATROL
NEAR GUERRERO

FIELD HEADQUARTERS. COLO
MA DUBLAN, CHA, July 2.-(Via
motor courier to Columbus, n NJ.
July 5.D-Three hundred Carrancista
cavalrymen attempted to ambush d
scouting patrol of 20 American caval-
rymen north of Guerrero recently and
only by skillful maneuvering did the
American commander save his detach-
ment. it was learned here today. The
incident occurred shortly after Cen
eral Trevino notified General Pershing
he would regard any movement of
American troops other than northward
as hostile.
The soldiers. a detachment of the
Seventh cavalry under Lieutenant Hor-
ace NJ Hickam. were on a scouting
patrol in search of bandits believed
to have had their rendezvous in a
zinc mine about 80 miles from the
American base. Not finding any band
its they started back and had turned
into the main road, the entrance to a
canyon, when three MeXicans, half a
mile to the south, opened fire. Imme
Arizona republican., 1916-07-06

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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
CONTRACT IS LET
FOR HOTEL WORK
DoIIery and WooIley Are Lowest Bid
ders on Job Of Fitting up the
Seventh Floor Of Hotel
Iowa.
ROOMS READY JULY Is
Bachelors Quarters viii BIZ Official
Designation of Accomno-
dations-Rates Will
Be $1.oo.

The contract was let today to Dol
lery G. Woolley for the fitting up of
the seventh floor of the Hotel Iowa.
Work will commence at once and the
rooms will be completed and opened
for use by July 15, it was announced
by Manager w. V. Holmes Of the
Iowa, this afternoon The seventh
floor has never been opened since
the hotel was built. Business has
made a demand for additional rooms
and this demand will be met by the
opening of the top floor of the build
ing.
Bachelors quarters" will be the
official designation Of the thirty-one
rooms which will be made on the
seventh floor. These rooms will be
dollar rooms and they will be given
out only to men guests. This bachel-
ors' floor feature is one which is
adopted by all of the larger hotels of
the country and is feature appeal
ing to the travelling men.
| The rooms will have hot and cold
running water, electric lights and
telephone in each room. There will
be two public showers and two pub
lie toilets on the floor. All of the
rooms will be steam-heated.
| 1t was decided at the meeting of
the hotel directors two weeks ago
that the seventh floor should be
opened. The specifications were
drawn up according to the plans of
Manager Holmes, and were submitted
for bids. There were several bidders
for the work, but Dollery and Wool
| ley were awarded the contract.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09

war. the United States would have no
concern as to any attack made on her
On the contrary 1t was pointed
out, customs officials at the port of
New York would not have granted
clearance papers to ship engaged in
unneutral service. The very fact that
the Cymric was allowed to clear, In
Dictated that her status was not diff.
ferent from that OF any other mer-
chairman guaranteed immunity from
an attack without warning under the
German pledge.
New Policy Put to Test.
by Robert J. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 9.-iWith Pres
ident Wilson's acceptance Of Ger
many's now altered policy of sub
marine warfare only today received
in Berlin, that new policy may al
ready have been put TO the test by a
submarine commander. The torped-
ding Of the liner Cymric, If 1t was
without warning, apparently violates
the very orders against attacking
merchantmen, which the German i'm.
perial government has declared are
in effect
The fact that no Americans were
aboard, Washington officials said to-
day, does not enter into the case
Germany has declared her orders
now to submarine commanders are
intended to confine the operation OF
the war for the rest of its duration to
the fighting Of belligerents. The
Cyr1nin was not Cd fighting force
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09

What effect the Cymric will have Is
problematic. If Americans were
aboard, quick disavowal and repara-
ton must be made. Maintenance OF
friendly relations with Germany are
contingent on abandonment of such
attacks as that reported yesterday
afternoon.
Germany has reported issuing or
ders to prevent such attacks. 1t is
possible the Cymric was a victim of
a submarine whose commander has
not yet received orders. Until facts
are received, officials, confronted with
what may prove a serious violation OF
Germany's assurances, are disinclin-
ed to discuss its effect.
lations today, following dispatch yes
terday afternoon of the PRESIDENT
note to Berlin, is briefly:
If Germany is unwilling to abide
by international law in her sub
marine warfare except in return for
successful u s. negotiations with
Great Britain, she must say so defin-
itely.
By accepting the presidents note
with its clear declaration that Eng.
lands policies shall not enter into
the settlement of the issue, Germany
can bring the matter to an end.
Pending word from Berlin, the presi-
dent assumes this is Germany's intent
regardless OF qualifying phrases in
her last note.
Full acceptance Is anticipated by
the administration. Less than that
officials say. would be likely to mean
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
MRS. CARRIE LIEFER
BURIED IN QUINCY
She Died at Their Home on LETTERS
Landing on Saturday,
May, s.

Mrs. Carrie Letter, wife OF Henry
Letter, died Saturday, May 6. at their
home at LETTERS landing. The body
was taken to Quincy yesterday for
burial. Mrs. Letter was sixty-flve
years old at the time of her death
She was well known in Keokuk and
Quincy She was married to Henry
Letter in September, 1882, in Quincy,
Ill. For four years they lived at Keo-
kuk and in 1886 went south They
returned in 1888 and lived on farm
between La Grange and Canton. A
year later they moved 10 Nauvoo and
then in 1890 moved to LETTERS land
ing.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
TEN AMERICANS
ARE MISSING
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cave, carrying the few cartridges we
had left and our guns. Sunday noon
we saw the American posse in town
and came down out of the cave.
II found my son Garnet dead and
my home looted. Louise was still
with the washerwoman and Howard
was wandering about the town."
Marathon blossomed out as full
nedged expeditionary base today.
Captain John B. Chambers, quarter
masters corps, is in command and
four trucks and a pack train already
are running between here and
Glenn Springs, with supplies and wa
ter for the troops. Nine motor trucks.
a wagon and pack trains; field bak-
cry outfit and a large consignment OF
supplies were due to arrive today.
Mexico City Report.
NEW YORK, May 9.-The New
York Times printed the following
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09

Isaments and muscles. They tell Of restful
comfort, OF calm. peaceful nights, an alb
sence OF those d.stresses peculiar to the Pc
Rod Of expectancy, relief from morning
sickness, no more Of that apprehension with
which so many young women's minds be-
come burdencd. It is splendid help. Get
bottle of Mothers Friend" from your
nearest druggist. Ask your husband to get
it for you. Then write to ,Dradfeld Reg
ulator Co, 40s Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ga,
for very handsome and Instructive book.
It Is filed with suggestive ideas Of great
help to all women interested in the subject
of maternity. And best Of all are some let.
tiers from mothers that are zeal Inspirations,
Write today.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09
THE WEATHER.

III. s. Department OF Agriculture,
Weather Bureau
For Keokuk and vicinity: Showers
tonight and Wednesday. Warmer to-
night.
For Iowa: Showers tonight and
"Wednesday. Warmer tonight. Cooler
Wednesday west and central por-
lions.
For Missouri: Unsettled weather
with showers tonight or Wednesday.
Somewhat warmer tonight. Cooler
Wednesday northwest portion.
For Illinois: Fair and warmer to-
night Wednesday unsettled. Prob
ably showers. Warmer northeast
portion
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09

Christian Science Monitor: Gnu
COS City club. sensitive to the chan
that citizens OF the United States .
without landmarks to steer by or ~
big enough. to Chart the natios
course, has begin series OF meehu
for definition by representative men,
the country of what they deem 10
the present ideals of groups which y, ~
represent, first as to collective ou
and then as to their own callings.
city club sc. planning is intelligent =
serviceable.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-09

Marshalltown Tinles-RepuDlican
One thousand doctors will meet at
Davenport when the annual gather
ing of the Iowa medics takes place
there. While in session they should
get. Hon. Henry Vollmer before them
and see If they can tell what there
was about the democratic conference
that made him lose his voice.