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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
SCHOOL GIRLS
WE'RE DROWNED
Three Lost Their Lives and Three
We're Saved, When Skiff Went
Over the Dam.

FAWARDEN, Iowa. May 12.-
Twenty-Five high school girls, pic
nicking on the banks of the Big Sioux
here, saw five of their comrades and
a teacher go over the dam in boat
yesterday afternoon. Three of the
girls were drowned. The teacher
and one girl clung to the dam and
one girl Kept hold Of the boat. These
three were rescued. Those who died
are:
EDNA BERMAN.
NEVA JOHNSON.
MARJORIE FAIRBROTTIER.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
Over 100000 People Are Ex-
pected to March Through
New York Streets.

NEW YORK, May 12.-America's
nlggest parade will march tomorrow
ior preparedness. There will be 145,-
ooo men and women who will step it
out from City hall to Fifth avenue
ana Fifty-ninth to demonstrate their
belief in being ready 1t was esti-
mated today that Mayor Mitchell, CHIEF
renewing officer, will have to stand
thirteen hours to see all the machers
BASS his stand,
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12

LONDON, May 1z.-Premier As
quith. arriving In Ireland today to
take charge Of situation admittedly
growing more serious, Immediately
ordered the postponement OF further
court martials, pending the outcome
Of his conferences.
The premier met General John
Maxwell and several military Of
ficers. Later In the day he was to,
confer with civil authorities at Dub
lin He urged upon the commander
Of the British forces speedy inquiry
into the shooting Of Editor Skeffing-
ton, Of the Irish Citizen. whose exc
cution without trial has aroused IN
tense indi dignation throughout Ireland.
Several thousand messages protest
ing against further executions OF
rebel leaders, the prime min
listers office from various parts OF
Ireland today Seemingly they were
forwarded as part of a concerted
movement of protest. The letters
came from both Ulster and nationalist
counties. Many of the writer's urged
the government not to scatter the
sparks Of new revolt by harsh re-
pressive measures, arousing the
sympathy of the whole Irish people.
The prime minister though agree
ing with government critics that the
shooting Of Skeff1ngton was appar-
emily an atrocious act, thoroughly
approves the execution Of the four
teen rebel leaders. He made this fact
known to commons before his de-
parture and intimated that s. Nc
Diarmad and Eamon Ceaunt, two 9TH
er signers of the republican procla-
nation, will receive the death pen
atty. James Connolly, commander or
the rebel army, now in prison re-
covering from his wounds, in all
probability will be executed.
Political writer's differed today as
to whether Premier Asquith will at
tempt to establish some sort Of home
rule for Ireland on his present visit,
thus eliminating the cause for dis
affection in the nationalist counties.
The newspapers all express the hope
that the prime minister will find
way to conciliate hostile sentiment In
Ireland.
Resolution on Ireland.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-Repre-
sentative Dyer of Missouri today in
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
London In a Panic.

NEW YORK, May 12.-London was
thrown into fever of excitement on
April 25, the day after the Dublin re-
bellion broke out, by ru1nor that the
Germans were attempting to land
troops at Scarborough on the east
coast, according to passengers arriv-
ing aboard the liner Adriatic today.
When efforts were made to reach
Scarborough by telephone, it was
found the wires had been cut. 1t was
learned sometime later through tele-
graph messages. that the rumor was
unfounded.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
No Insanity Plea.

: HARTFORD, Conn.,, May 12.-The
statement of States Attorney Al
corn, that the case of Mrs. Amy E.
Archer-G -Gilligan will reveal one Of the
greatest poison plots the country has
ever known" was met today by a
flat denial of guilt by Benedict M.
Holden, counsel for Mrs. Gilligan.
I'VE will meet the charge of MUIR
der in court and beat it fairly" he
said. There will be no insanity
plea"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
GERMANY

BERLIN, May 12.-Gcrman troops
have stormed and captured several
English lines southeast Of HohenzoI-
Iern redouts, said an official state
ment from the war office this after
noon.
The Germans took 1877 English pris.
oners and captured several machine
gums. A counter attack was repuIsed.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12

SANDUSKY, Ohio, May ia fire
of unknown origin starting in barn
behind a three story building in the
business district caused 100000 dam
age today The blaze swept through
open windows of the stores and was
not under control until after three
hours hard fighting. A dozen smaller
fires resulting from embers carried
by the wind, were extinguished. Tho
heaviest loss falls upon Mrs. Anna
Schmidt, owner of the business block.
valued at 100000.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12

, conferees announced their failure to
agree on little slips OF paper contain
ing formal statement. These said
the negotiations had been referred
back to Washington.
Scott expects to remain in El Paso
several days. General Funston, rated
the fire brand of the conference, but
consistent conferee in the later
meetings. hoped to return immediate
ly to San Antonio. He will go as
soon as released from duty here by
the war department. Militia mobiliza-
ton and other military matters re-
quire Funston's attention and facili-
ties here were considered insufficient
to handle the military developments.
American Farmer Killed
BROWNSVILLE, Texas. May 12.-
Civilian guards prepared to reinforce
the regular border patrol today and
farmers went armed, prepared for fur.
ther trouble, following the killing of
Curtis Bayles, an American farmer,
by Mexican bandits near Mercedes,
Texas. Bayies was shot without pro-
vocation. The bandits escaped, ap.
parently slipping through the border
patrol.
The Bayles farm IS near the scene
of hot fight last summer between
bandits and American troops.
10000 carranza Troops.
[By e. T. Conkle, United Press STAFF
Correspondent
ELL PASO, Texas, May 12-Ten
thousand Carranzista troops today
were ordered in the bandit bailiwicks
Of northern Mexico to prove, before me-
gotiations begin in Washington, that
the defacto government is able to con.
troll the situation. After negotiations
were formally declared off, between
War Minister Obregon and General
Scott, the Carranzista general dis
patched orders to Commander Trevino
of the northern district, directing the
troop movements.
The men will go into the Mexican
region opposite the Big Bend country
OF Texas and the Parral region OF Chi.
huahua.
been withdrawn from the vicinity Of
Parral IN the move to condense the
expeditionary forces for defensive
is forging southwark into Mexico from
the Big Bend
Obregon's avowed purpose in order
ing the shift was to make a showing
of effective strength quickly, before
the Washington negotiations get uu.
der way according to military authori-
ties at JuareZ.
Obregon's order was wired to Trev-
ino just before the war minister left
for Mexico City. He will return to
the capital by way Of chihuahua City.
]
Trenches are Built.
COLUMBUS, N. NJ, May 12.-With-
Grawal of the advanced American
forces from San Antonio, Mexico, was
in full swing today with motor truck
trains assisting in the movement.
Though Colonia Dublan has been
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Iowa Supreme Court Decision.
Especial to The Gate City.l
DES MONIES, May 12.-Monroe,
appellant, VS.. Pearson, treasurer, ct
al, Jones county, modified and affirm
ed; Evans, judge.
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Will Make No Reply.

AMSTERDAM. May 12.-Germany
will acknowledge receipt Of President
Wilson's note of acceptance through
Ambassador Gerard, but will make
no reply, the Berlin Tageblatt de-
clares.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
Offered Sunday $1,000.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 12.-One
thousand dollars for salvation. That's
what a man, who sobbingly confessed
to being a drunkard, offered to give
Billy Sunday If he would save him.
Sunday told him he couldn't save
him. he'd have to do 1t himself.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12

Oldest Elk is Dead.
COLUMBUS. Miss, May 12.-Harris
Johnson, 101, oldest Elk in tho Unit
ed States, died here this morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
niAd frnna Burma

Died from Burns.
PEORIA, ILL.,, May 12.-Mrs. Maggie
Prince died today from burns received
yesterday when flames damaged her
residence.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12

Resolution on Ireland.
WASHINGTON, May 1z.-Repre,
sentative Dyer of Missouri today In
troduced a resolution asking con-
gress formally to denounce the action
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-05-12
1nenchea are Built.

Trenches are Built.
COLUMBUS, N. NJ, May 12.-With'
6rawaI of the advanced American
forces from San Antonio, Mexico, was
in full swing today with motor truck
trains assisting in the movement.
Though Colonia Dublan has been
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The Telegraph service Of The
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Showers. Continued Cool Lo-
cal temp p. m. 62; Z a. m. 49
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
POSTAL EMPLOYEES FINED,

Parkersburg, w. Va, Jan. 20.- Twenty employees of the Fairmont post office, indicted for conspiracy to delay the mails in connection with a strike which they precipitated last November, appeared in the United States district court here today, and entered pleas of guilty. The former assistant postmaster w. H. Bryand was fined $500; A. R. Fleming, for mer postmaster and Sylvester Clayton a clerk were each fined S250 and the others were fined in amounts ranging from $100 to $5. The charges against C. o. Hayhurst, J. F. Kramer and RysOn Christie were with drawn, as was that against William Fisher who committed suicide at his home in E'airmont yesterday
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
WINS SWEEPING VICTORY.
"Mother' Jones Saves Day for Ad-
 ministrat ton of Big Union

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 2O.-After a long and bitter debate over a proposi- ton to investigate the finincial affairs within the United Mine Workers of America, the administration of the big union won a sweeping victory in convention today, when the delegates with comparatively few dissenting voted down a resolution to appoint committee to conduct such a scrutiny Of the organizations money affairs.
 The result came with sudden climax when Mother" Mary Jones, more than so years old, stepped on the platform and demanded that the Delligerent delegates bury the hatchet and that Duncan Mcdonald and AdOlph Germer of Illinois, who had been leading the fight on John P. White, president of the organization, come to the platform and shake hands with White. Amid tumultuous enthusiasm, the two men complied Then the motion to non-concur was carried.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
TWO EMERGENT SITUATIONS

Washington, Jan. 20.-Two "emer- gent situations as to coast defenses- one at New York and another at San F7rancisco-where enemy battleships with long range guns could lombard portions of the two cities without dan ger from the present land works: were described to the house military committee today by Brig. Gen. Weaver chief of coast artillery. He said the war departments plans contem- plated placing 16 inch guns, and be- side that, he said, forty surplus F inch guns being remodelled at Sandy Hook to give them greater range, will be placed in various forts. One or two such weapons, he said, would be enough for any fort and more than offset long range guns af1oat since the accuracy of fire of the gun ashore was eight times as great as that af1oat.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
EMPLOYMENT CONFERENCE.

Hartford, Jan. 20-Labor Commits sioner w. S. Hyde had a conference today with the superintendents of the free employment agencies in the state at his office in the capitol. There were present at the conference in addition to Supt. Hyde, Edward P. Clarke of Hartford, Thomas Faugh- nan of New Haven, Charles Keller of Bridgeport, w. M. Gillette of Water burg and George l.. Chestbro of Nor W1ch. Orson F. Curtis, special agent of the bureau, and Miles B. Roberts chief clerk were also present. The purpose of the conference was to discuss matters pertaining to the work of employment agencies and to give the superintendents an op
 portunity to become personally ac- quainted. In a leaflet which >1m- missioner Hyde has had printed there appears the names and addresses of fifty-one private employment agencies doing business in the state.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
STRIKE IN YANTIC.
Spinncrs and F'inishers of AdmOre
 Woolen Co. Want Moro Pay.

Norwich, Jan. 2O--A strike of about twenty spinners and thirty finishcrs for a ten per cent. advance in wages and time and half for overtime oc- cured at the mills at the AdmCre Woolen Company in Yantic today. The mills employ about 300 hands and it is thought if the strike continues long other departm may be affected.
 At the Crescent Firearms Company, where about 150 are on strike for increased wages, the situation was re- ported today unchanged.
 The Falls Cotton Mills, closed by a strike of about 15O hands for a ten per cent increase in wages, will be re-opened Monday, it was said today. The company has offered a five per cent advance, and this, it is believed will be accepted. About 600 em- plOyes are affected.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
TRANSFER OF TEACHERS.

Principal Slade of the High schovI has announced the following assign ment of teachers for the new Voca- tional High school which opens Mon- day: Miss Atwood, Miss Winter, Miss Kibbe, Miss Almanritter, MT. Vessels, MT. Wiseltier, MT. Moody, Miss Pin gree, MT. Davitt, Miss Buck, Miss Freeland, Miss Hayes, Miss Webb, Miss Crawley, Miss Seltzer, Miss Wright, Miss Brown, Miss Williams, Miss Tewksbury, Miss Fritze. Mr.
 Moody's office will be in the new building. Teachers who will remain at the High school are Miss Judge, Miss Weld, Miss Beck, Miss Lux Miss Westcott, MT. Fay, Miss Barry, Miss Yates, Miss Southern, Miss McAuley. Miss Perham, Miss Ward, Miss Vest cott Miss Crosby, Miss DeGreat, Miss Jenkins, MT. Nelson, Miss Dodge Miss Finnegan, Miss Front and Mr. Davis.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Katherine ScanIon.

The funeral of Mrs Katherine Rus sell Scanlon was held at o'clock this morning at St. Mary's church A solemn nlsh mass of requiem was cele- pFated by Rev. William Krause. Rev. -John k, Fay was deacon and Rev. John McKeon was sub- deacon. The bearers were Michael and James Mar un, George Shine, P. F. O'Donnell, M. J. Corners and Thomas Mullen. The flower bearers were James Me Aloon and James Riley. The com initial service at the grave in the new Catholic cemetery was conducted by Rev. William Krause.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
STEFAN LUKO DEAD.

Hartford, Jan. 2O-Stefan Luko died in this city at the age of 81 years, was a native of Hungary and for fifty-two years postmaster there. 35 of them at Tenn Moravitza and IT at Brukanau. On the completion of his f1ftieth year in public service he received the decoration of Order of The Golden Cross from Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria Hungary in recognition of his long and efficient work as public servant. He retired and came to this country and to Hartford six years ago, living here with his sons.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
Joshua N. Oyiatt.

:. Joshua N. Oviatt, for many years a. resident of this city and the founder of the New Britain Record, died in Hartford last evening after an illness of several months. MT. Oviatt sold the Record in 1882 and moved to West Hartford, where he had since resided He was eighty-four years old last October and was in the newspaper business for many years, starting on the Waterbury American when he was but fifteen years old. Besides his wife he leaves one daughter, Anna McNary Oviatt. A son, Edward Mason Oviatt, died in 1912. Both he and his wife were for many years members of the South Congregational church. MT. Oviatt was a Mason, b. ing a member of Wyllys lodge of West Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
CHy Ae1ns
John Berry is critically ill at his nome, 10 Lafayette street.

John Berry is critically ill at his home, 40 Lafayette street.
 Mrs. w. B. Montague is recovering from a, severe attack of tonsilitis.
 Robert Leget is all at his home on Winter street with an attack of grip.
 Phoenix Temple of Honor, No. 19, will hold it's regular meeting at o. U. A. M. hall tomorrow night.
 The uncontested divorce case of John Kroll vs. Esther Agnes Kroll and Clara Belle Hunt vs. Homer Hunt, alias Walter Nixon, are down on the calander for action before Judge Joseph P. Futile in the superior court tomorrow
 The Woman's Literary club of Maple Hill met yesterday with Mrs. Goodsell. Miss Goodsell delivered a paper on Foreign Curios." The next meeting will be held February 1 with Miss Gladys Woram.
 A certificate of incorporation of the Hadfield-SWensOn company was filed with the city clerk today. The cap- ital amounts to $20,000. The incor- porators are Bernot A. Swenson of Providence and Charles E. and Ann F. Hadfield of this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
CAUGHT ON IT. s. SIDE.

Calais Me-, Jan. 20-A situation of international interest developed yes- terday when four men, alleged to be German prisoners of war who had es- capped from a detention camp at Am herst, N. S., were captured on the American side of the border They had crossed the ice on the St. Croix river, two miles above the city, from the New Brunswick shore. Three of the men had fled to Aver Juncti on where they were about to board a westbound train when H. c. Gillis, a United States immigration inspector, arrested them. Another was caught here.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
FRUIT OF POLICY,
Murder of Americans By Mexicans
 Says Rep. MondelI.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The Santa YsabeI murders were declared to be she Illogical fruit of the administra- lions Mexican policy in a speech in the house today by Representative Mondell of Wyoming (republican), re- viewing at length outrages committed against Americans in Mexico since the overthrow of Madero.
 By following, not a policy of 'watchful waiting,' but of 'mischiev ous meddling,' said MT. Mondell coupled with base betrayal and cal Ioused influence to the welfare and safety of American citizens, has the administration lost the respect and confidence and earned the contem pt of first one and then another, and finally all the people of Mexico"
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
READY FOR TRIAL.
Cong. Buchanan Will Fight Charge of
 Violation of Sherman Law

New York, Jan. 2O.-Former IT. S. Senator Bailey of Texas appeared as counsel for Congressman Frank Buchanan, of Illinois, before Judge Clayton in the federal court today. and announced that his client was ready to go to trial under the indict- ment charging him, with seven others. with violation of the Sherman. law m connection with the activities of Labor's National Peace councl.
 Today was the day set for Buchanan to change his plea of not guilty or make other motions in the case if he so desired. No date for the trial has been fixed
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
GOOD DEMAND THI
 WEEK ON EXCHAN|
Most of Local Stocks Are Rep ed as Holding Firm

Furnished by Richter & Compa|
 There has been a good investrI demand all the week for our \ stocks. American Hardware is sd what firmer and is quoted 124 bfdl asked. Landers, Frary &5 Clark also held firmer at 62 bid, 62 1-2 al Stanley Rule & Level has been pa uIarly strong and is quoted 430 40 asked, with recent sales at There seems to be no particular son known for the strength of stock, but there has been good of buying. Stanley Works is qu 73 bid, 72 1-2 asked. Union ManJ turing company and New BritainI chine are quoted somewhat Id both being 80 bid, 82 asked. Tral Hine is quoted 4 bid, AZ asked American Hosiery is quoted 135l Sales of North 6 Judd have ra| from 104 1-2 to 105. We underd IIlcJL liIlo COIIlDcllly llClo NGNlAA V0 rA dend of 2 per cent. payable in d days, and also that they have dec1 1 per cent for February and Il cent. for March, making per in all for the first quarter of the We believe the stock a safe purd at the present time for a conservI 1 investment. American Brass has been someI active today, opening at 270 and ling up as high as 275. The clI quotations, however, are 270 bidl asked The directors of this com meet tomorrow to declare the div payable February Ist. It is expE that the regular dividend of 1 ri 1 per cent extra will be declar this time. Scovill Manufactu Company is quiet, with sales ir E neighborhood at 470, the quoted Il being 465 bid, 475 asked. Stan Screw Common is 275 bid 2S5 q and there seems to be very little in the market at these prices. Bement-Pond Common remains the same at 183 bid, 1855 asked.
 Colts Arms has been fairly during the week with sales raj from 865 to 870. There seen have been quite accumulation q stock by strong holders. The m position of Colts Arms seems
 getting better all the time. Thd 9 pretty well founded rumor tha par value of the stock will be red from $100 to $25 in the near ft In case this happens the hold one share at the present time get four new shares at a per val $25 each. New Departure Con has been somewhat more quiet stock offered at 18O, TIT being bid price.
 Quite 8 little activity has oh terized the Bristol Brass market scales ranging from 67 1-2 to 6s
 The strong feature of the market is the steadily increasin mand for our conservative tnvest stocks, and the speculative seem to be holding firm at the ent level.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
SHIP YARD SOLD.

Noank, Jan. 20-The expected change of ownership in the Robert Palmer and Co.,, shipyard has at last been made. A firm of New York brokers has transacted the business for their clients the names of whom are not given out at the present timc Yesterday this firm deposited in the bank a certified check for the amount of money sufficient to bind the bar- gain till the sale could be completed papers will be made out the last of this week or the first of next.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
ACQUIRE PART OF MEXICO.

WashingtOn, Jan. 2O.-AdVisab bill ity of the United States Seeking to acquire a portion of northern Mex icO by purchase or treaty, it was learn ed today, is being urged by American citizens along the border and has been recently discussed with President Wilson. Senator AShurSt of Arizona, who saw the President yesterday is said to have broached the subject. The Arizona senator today however, would not discuss the feature of his conference with the President
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
ARIZONA RIVER RISING.
Floods, Existing in Southern Califor-
 mia for Five Days, Subsiding.

Los Angeles, Jan. 20-Floods, which for live days caused heavy damage iE southern California, are subsiding to- day, but from southern Ariona re- ports early today state that the Col orado, Salt and Gila rivers are rising owing to the heavy rains which still prevail there. At Yuma anxiety is expressed by reclamation officials for the safety of the engineering works which control the great irrigation system of the Imperial valley.
 A score of passenger trains which have been delayed on various rail- roads by the floods, arrived here to- day.