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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Sc NATE PASSES
EXCLUSION BILL
THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
ADOPTED BY VOTE AZ TO IA.
WOULD Bar ALL THE ASlATICS
All Reference to Passport Agreements
Eliminated From the immigration
Measure-Senator Smith OPP
posed Drastic Action.

Washington, Dec. 13.-By Il vote of
AZ to IA the senate adopted the COM
mittee amendment to the immigration
bill, which would exclude Hindus and
other Asiatics without mentioning
them by name and which eliminates
from the bill all reference to passport
agreements.
Discussion Of the Japanese immigra-
ton and the senate committee amend
ment eliminating all reference to
passport agreements in the pending
immigration bill was renewed in the
senate when Senator Chamberlain Of
fered the amendment to restore men
ton of the agreements. He thought
elimination of mention of passport
agreements would abrogate the Root
TakahiT,. agreement and leave abso-
lutely no restriction on japanese imni-
grafton. The American slogan, he
said, ought to be safety first in pro-
tecting our race from any disintegra-
ton"
Senator Smith Of South Carolina
W thC
agreement would abrogate it.
Would Anger Japan.
Japan is religiously keeping the
agreement and there is nothing to be
gained by the proposal to refer to this
agreement in this bill, except to irri-
tate Japan" he said. you are doing
a thing which can only anger the ma
ton which is keeping this agreement
and which does not give you any addi-
tional safeguard whatever.
IF it is the intent and purpose of
the United States to abrogate a solemn
treaty and disregard our compact
with another nation, / should not vote
for it. But l submit that it should be
done openly and aboveboard, IL such
is the intention. and that japan
should be told that we are going to ex-
clude them"
'That's just exactly what we ought
10 do" said Senator Works of Cali
fornia, "but apparently we are not
ready to do that yet"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
"WAR" STOCKS ARE HIT
SECURITIES SLUMP WHEN PEACE
NEWS is RECEIVED.
Wheat Drops Nine Cents on Board OF
Trade at Chicago When 5erlin's
Move Is Announced.

New York, Dec. 13.-Drastic de-
receipt of cable news that Germany
had notified neutral countries of her
decision to enter into peace negOtia-
tons.
Bethlehem steel lost q points and
all munitiOn and steel shares were
lower by 4 to points.
The financial community expressed
the greatest interest in the news from
Berlin, but declined to make any COM
ment in the absence of definite adviceS.
Bankers with German connections
were equally interested, but no less
reserved. One of the anomalous fea-
lures of the situation was further
break in exchange rates on Germany
and Austria, where it was expected
that peace proposals might be accom-
panied by pronounced improvement.
Anglo-French bonds of the first is
sue, brought out in this country for the
allies, also fell to their lowest price,
but recovered later with other bonds
of similar class.
United States steel declined G5s to
116A. Cuba cane sugar lost points.
COppers became very weak. Railway
shares declined substantial fractions
more than = points.
AS the peace news spread the out
pouring of Industrial shares increased
and by the end of the third hour sales
had aggregated 1,45S,100 shares. Total
sales exceeded 100000 shares.
The wild and sudden break which
occurred in the grain market on the
announcement of the German peace
proposals was not duplicated in the
| stock market. The declines, though
severe, were orderly for the most part.
/ The announcement of German peace
] proposals served to stop the decline
4 in the cotton market, prices advancing
! from the opening of 1919 cents for
May TO 1880 cents, or about $3.50 a
! bale above the low level of Monday
afternoon.
/ Trade became feverishly active or
the decline and urgent liquidation was
evident. Professional traders aided
/ the decline by selling of the more
speculative shares.
Chicago, Dec. 13.-Demoralizatio In
! the wheat pit was the first marked re
suit locally of Germany's proposal Of
! peace. For fifteen minutes pande
monium reigned on the board of trade
Then the market began to recover con
fidence. only to lose it again. 1t was {
day of thrills, of trading on an enor
j nous scale andNof temporary good for
tune, at least to traders who, scornins
the peace idea and playing thu
hunch' that England would refuse t
treat, bought up quantities of "long'
wheat at attractive figures.
May wheat in the active trading mar
ket opened at STA to $1.71h. TIL
initial break puzzled operators. The.
'stcouldn't figure 1t out. But word of tn
peace proposals had seeped in some
suhara-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
STOCK MARKET UNCERTAIN
However Many of Yesterdays Los
ers Make Partial Recoveries.

New York, Dec 13.-The stock
market today is still under influence
of some uncertainty of peace pro-
posals but many of the losers in
yesterdays break made partial re-
coveries. In some instances ini-
tial gains ranged from | to 3 points.
Few of the losers sold off.
The interest of spectators in the
peace proposal conferred chiefly in
the effect on war stock and NUM-
ton manufacturers are quoted as de.
claring France and Great Britain
have been aware of Germany's in
tentions of a German peace proposal
for some time, yet they purchased a
great quantity of shells for 1917
Munition manufacturers say they dc
not look for peace soon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
BELIEVED SCOUT BOAT LOST
WireIessed She Was Sinking - N
Trace of Her Can Be Found.

: Ottawa, Ontario, Dec. 13.-The
scout boat and submarine chaser,
Grilse, is believed lost off Nova SEQ
tia with all fifty men aboard.
1t left Halifax for Bermuda Mon
day. When returning to Shelburn
Tuesday afternoon on account of
bad weather, the Grilse wirelessed
she was sinking.
Nothing has been heard of her
since and rescue ships found no trace
of her. The Grilse was formerly
owned by America and was equipped
with torpedo tubes and carried fir
ers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
p. o. Robber Sentenced.

Des Moines, Dec. 13.-John G. Tay-
lor, 20-year-old son OF Postmaster
Grant Taylor, at Bonneville, who sew
eral weeks ago bound and gagged
himself and then ran to neighbours
declaring robbers did it, lootinS the
cash drawer of $500, must serve six
months in the Warren county jail.
Sentence was imposed on the young
man in federal court after he had
entered a plea of guilty.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14

Houston, Tex, Dec. 13.-R. Mier
young Mexican whose father was
minister of war under Diaz, was to-
day charged with conspiracy to vio-
late American neutrality, following
seizure of 100000 rounds of rife
ammunition in Galveston late yes
terday.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Ready for Occupancy Soon

Washington, Dec. 13.-iWashing-
toms new 100000 postofTice building
will be ready for occupancy early in
January and Postmaster A. r. Miller
announces a public reception on the
opening day. Inspector Jordan, who
has been here for several months,
states this will be the first opening
of this character that has ever been
known.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
German Consul involved.

San Francisco, Dec. 13.-The Ger
man consulate in New YORK City was
today involved in the alleged con-
spihacy of German officers against
allied munition shipments in the
testimony of Louis Cmith. star wit
ness for the government in the trial
of the German consul Bopp and as
sociates on charges of neutrality yio-
lation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Greeks Captura Katereini,

Berlin, Dec ia Greek captain
has captured Katereini and now
stands with 5000 men opposed to the
French, whose line of outposts has
been pierced, the press bureau an
nounced today.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Strong Presentations.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE state
department today made strong pre-
sensations to the Carranza govern
ment in the matter of the arrest of
Ricardo Soils, American citizen of
Matamoras, and his removal to Chi
huahua for trial.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Fatally Shot in Hold Up.

Ottumwa, Dec. 13.-Martin Mum
ley, billiard hall owner, was proba-
bly, fatally wounded last night by an
unknown man who attempted to rob
him of the days receipts as he was
leaving for home. Two shots were
fired. The assailant escaped.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
RevoIutionists Active.

Juarez, Dec. 13.-The city of Pue-
bla, south of Mexico City, is held by
revolutionists, according to refugees
who declared important movements
of liberals under Jose Rubles are in
progress there.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
The German Losses,

London, Des. 13.-German total
losses in the war to the end of No
vember were 3,927659 men, accord
ing to official casualty lists. OF
this number 946,697 are listed as
dead.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Preparing to Answer.

London, Dec. 13-Lloyd-George is
to answer Germany's peace
proposal when he addresses the
House of Commons next Tuesday, it
was learned to-day.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Juror is Married,

Council Bluffs, Dec. 1S.-FraEH
Craig of Elliott, one of the jurors in
the JonestWilkerson trial, was mar
ried to Edith Lucille Seller of Red
Oak. Their marriage was post
pCned when Craig was chosen as a
Juror.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
.Elred on Neutral Houses.

Washington, Dec. 13.--Greek royal
soldiers fred upon houses of neutrals
even though inhabited by neutral
diplomats during recent rioting in
Athens, the state department was
informed in official dispatches today.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Spirited Fighting.
Teutons Repulsed.

Petrograd, Dec. 1S.-Repulse with
great enemy losses of Teutonic at
tacks in the Carpathians was an.
nounced in to-day's official statement.
However, further retirement yester-
day from Bucharest was admitted in
Roulaania.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
100000 TO Charities.

New York, Dec. 13.-The will of
Mrs. Mary Hardness, widow of the
late Standard Oil magnate, probated
today, revealed requests of $1,10O,000
to CHARITIES and public institutions.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
new S15O.OO0 HIGH SCHOOL
centerville Voters Give Project Ma
jority Of 1869.

Centerville, Dec. 1S.-Voters of
Centerville yesterday at special
election decided to build new high
school to cost $4,000.
The proposal carried by 1859. The
men voted 1854 in favor and 269
against and the women 112 for and
"a against.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Dies From Injuries,

Des Moines, Dec. 10. - Malloy
Boyles, %, died today of injuries re-
ceived in a hold up of last Friday
The thugs have not been caught.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Fire at North English.

North English. Dec. 13.--Fire de-
stroyed the lumber yards Of the
Acme Lumber Company here. The
loss is $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
GERMANS TAKE
MORE PRISONERS
RoUMANIAN FORCES IN FULL RE.
TREAT is ANNOUNCED.
RUSSIAN ATTACK is REPULSED
Paris Reports Spirited Fighting on
Monastir-Petrograd Says Teuton
Attacks Are Repulsed in
Carpathians.

Berlin, Dec 13.-Full retreat of
enemy forces which had made stand
on the flooded Yalomita river in Ro-
mania was announced in to-day's of.
fetal statement.
The Roumanians were reinforced
by Russian cavalry. Their retreat is
northeastward. The Germans gained
considerable ground and took more
than 1000 additional prisoners,
To-day's official statement recount
ed successful patrol engagements on
the Carpathian front and repulse of
Russian attacks on the Translvanian
front.
There was heavy artillery firing in
the Somme and Mouse sectors. There
was nothing to report from Archduke
Leopold's front on the west" the
statement said.
On Saturday night German sea
force captured the Dutch steamer Cal
edonian and the Brazilian steamer
Rio Parda, both loaded with contro
band. They were enroute for Eng
land and brought into German port.
Spirited Fighting.
Paris, Dec. 13.-Spirited fighting
north of Monastir was reported in
to-day's official statement. A Bulgar-
ian counterattack against Italian
positions was checked by machine gun
and artillery fire.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Wheat Market Receivers.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The wheat mar
ket almost entirely recovered from
yesterdays heavy decline on account
of Germanys peace proposal.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Auto Tears Off Clothes.

Cedar Rapids, Dec 13-Earl Giber-
son was almost denuded under an
automobile driven by Mrs. Harry L.
Walker when he was struck and
thrown under the wheels of the ma
chine. In addition Giberson suffered
bruised lee. He admits responsible
ity for the accident by not looking
to see ii the street was clear before
crossing.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Murder Trial Nearing Close.

Conterville, Dec. 13.-The Frank
Smith murder trial is nearing its
close. Final testimony for the de-
Tense has been presented, and argu-
ments in the case are being present.
ed.
1t is hardly expected that the jury
= is .eisht It's deliberations before
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14

The hearing has broken all local
records for expense and length OF
deliberations. The cost is now es-
tjr,ated at about $500, and a total
of 205 witnesses have been called.
The testimony has required about
800 sheets of stenographic notes.
and includes more than one million
words.
Closing evidence was largely odds
and ends of testimony to complete
the cases OF both the state and the
defense.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Cancels Western rrip.

Washington, Dec, 13-Suddenly can
ceiling plans to proceed to the middle
west to assume personal direction OF
federal grand jury investigation, as
sistant Encouragement Geo. Ander.
son is enroute to Boston. He left late
last night.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
GROCERS APPEAL TO WILSON
Send Resolutions Asking President to
Take Immediate Steps to Bring
About Peace.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Hoping for lower
food prices if peace should be reach
ed, National Retail Grocers Associa-
tion meeting here is sending resolu-
lions to President Wilson asking that
he take immediate steps to bring
about a conference of belligerent ma
lions.
They also asked that they place an
embargo on wheat, sugar, canned to-
matoes and other articles pending
cessation of the war.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Iowa Girl Killed.

Elliott, Dec. 13.-Mrs. Sanquist,
o bride of one year, who was born
and reared in this vicinity, was burn
ed to death in their Idaho home to
which the bride and groom removed
several months ago. Her body was
brought here for burial by her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles WEIGH.
Mrs. Sanquist's clothing took fire
from the explosion Of oil used in
starting a fire.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Dies in California.

Pella, Dec. 13.-AG. A. Vandermuel-
len, leading merchant and capitalist
at Pella for many years, died yester-
day at Los Angeles, Calf, where he
had made his home recently.
His sons, who reside here, have
left for Los Angeles to take charge
OF funeral arrangements, Mr.. Van
dermuellen viii be buried in Califor.
mia.
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SIX Of THE NEW
 ]. HAVEN DIRECTORS ARE NOT GUILTY
New York Jury Unable to Agree as to the Remaining
 Five on Trial.

New York. Jan. 10.-six of the il former directors of the New York. New Haven & Hartford railroad. charged by the government with crim- inal violation of the Sherman anti trust law, were found not guilty late yesterday by the jury that for nearly three months has. been trying the case. The jury disagreed on the five others. Those acquitted were: D. Newton Barney, Farmington, Conn; Robert W.. Taft. Providence, R. l.: James s. Hemingway. A. Heaton Robinson and Frederick F. Brewster, New Haven. and Henry K. McI1ars. Stamford, Conn.
 Those on whom the jury disagreed were William Rockefeller. New York !; Charles F. Brooker, Ansonia, Conn. {; Charles M. Pratt, Brooklyn; Lewis Cass Ledyard, New York, and Edward ID. Robbins, New Haven.
 The verdict was returned at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon ,aftAr 51 hours of dellberation, and st6e jury was dis charged. The. final vote on the flve
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PSYCHOLOGICAL
Mrs. Lillian M. Snider.

Mrs. Lillian I'M. snider. for nearly half century a resident of Pine Bluff, died about 1:30 yesterday after noon. after Ian illness of about three weeks,s of}la grippe. /
 Mrs. Snider, who was 67 years of age, camesto Pine Bluff from Hamil- ton,sGa:, in 1870. and had made her home here continuously since that time. For the past 17 years she has been proprietress of the Fourth ave- nue hotel, atWest Fourth avenue and Chestnut street, where she has made her home. In the management of the hotel she was assisted by her son, w. N. Alexander, her only immediate, rel- ative. Mrs. Snider was member of the First Baptist church, and was very highly regarded by a wide circle of, friends.
 The funeral will be held this after noon at 3 o'clock from the mOrtuary chapel of Ralph Robinson & son, with services by Rev. w. J. B. Cox, pastor of the First Baptist church. Inter- ment will be in Bellwood cemetery, and the following will serve as pall- bearers:
 John steck. w. T. Hill, G. H. King, Jr., D. T. Purnell, U. w. Poss and Theo Wollermann.
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PERSONAL.

Clyde B. Smith is seriously ill oi pneumonia at his home in -.~e West Fourth avenue.
 R. M. Galbraith, went to Little Rock yesterday on business.
 A. Brewster has gone to RusHell- vile, on a business trip.
 John B. Parse of New York city is here for visit with his son, A. c. Peafse.
 Attorney w. B. Alexander went to Little Rock yesterday. on legal busi- ness.
 Attorney Irving Reinberger was at Little Rock yesterday, on legal busi- ness.
 w. B. Morgan left yesterday for Memphis, Tenn, on Business.
 John M. Oracle is here from New Gascony. on business. ]; R. M. Knox leaves tomorrow for the North and East, to make season able purchases, for the Knox-Walker Furniture company.
 Judge James Gould left last evening for New York on business, and ex- poets to be gone week or ten days.
 R. B. Johnson of Memphis, Tenn, is here on business, and will proba- bly be here several days.
 Deputy County Clerk l.. T. Sallee was not at his office yecterday for the first time in many months. He was wrestling with Ia grippe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-11
NEGRO RECEIVERS LAND HE PARTED
 WITH IN TRADE
Judge Elliott Finds for the
 Plaintiff in Suit Involv- : ing Charge of Fraud.

Robert Taylor. who describes him. self as an ignorant negro" was yes terday awarded judgment by Judge John M. Elliott in the chancery court against c. V. Kimball and D. B. Ben ton ct al. The decree divests out of defendants and invests with plaintiff title to lots one, two. three, four and five of block twelve of Leitner's addi- tion No. 4.
 Taylor, in his petition, charged that defendants had procured title to the lots through fraud. He alleged that the defendants had offered to trade for the lots describe dproperty nearer the city,; that when he asked to be shown the property he was to receive in exchange he was taken over the Highland addition, but the property deeded to him was in the Highland Heights addition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-11

ly upon the United States losing con- trol of the sea. He estimated that from ten to fifteen days would be required to bring the first transport to our shores.
 Universal service, he admitted, would raise an army of more than D. O00,O00 men.
 Do you think the United States will eventually ever favor such an army as that?" asked Representative Anthony of Kansas.
 "If we ever get into war, we will have to have them, or expect dis aster," replied General Scott.
 General Scott endorsed, but with out enthusiasm, the administrations proposal for a continental army, He said that he did not believe the state militia could be effectively controlled by the federal government, so as to make it available as a strong part of the first line of defense.
 The committee will hear General Tasker Bliss. assistant chief of staff. on Wednesday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-11
s . GETTY

Mrs. John Suber has returned ito her home at Dermott. after a visit here with Mrs. T. M. Hooker.
 Mrs. George Lucas of Monticello is here for a visit with her daughters, Mrs. L. c. Clifford and Miss Myrtis Evans. riYix H& 2
 Mrs. R. B. Harrison of Rison is spending several days here as the guest of her mother, Mrs. w. L. Bar bre.
 Miss Julia Childrsss and Miss May Ctildress were here yesterday from Kingsland.
 Mrs.. c. M. Williamson of Birming- ham is here for a visit with her par ents, Judge and Mrs. c. M. Philpot.
 MT. and Mrs. F. H. Walker will lsave today for Sarasota, Fla, where they expect to spend the next two months ,"i ..
 Mrs. Bessie Mooney and baby of Tulsa, Okla, are visiting the family oi Baxter Culpepper.
 Miss Pauline Ensign of Nebraska has returned for a further visit with MT. and Mrs. Leo M. Andrews, in Martin avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. W. T. Reynolds and daughter, Doris, are hero for a visit with Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Bolin.
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 Here is one of the latest develop ments in the realm of underwear. It consists of corset cover and en- velope drawers that are joined by means of belt. The corset cover is the favorite one, just full enough to be pretty beneath thin blouses and can be finished with plain arm-holes or with shield sleeves. The drawers are circular in shaping, comfortably wide, simple to make and entirely satisfactory to wear. On the figure, the garment is made of fine batiste trimmed with beading and with lace: In the back view, the same material is shown with scalloped edges, and internationally the hand finish gives a very dainty effect and is much liked. while it is not in the least difficult. Crepe de chine and various silks that are liked for underwear, are available also, however, and finish always can be made to suit the material and the individual taste. Women who like embroidery on their corset covers, could scallop the edges, and work some little design on the front, while the drawers are finished with lace to make pretty garment.
 For the medium size will be needed, 4 yds. of material 27 in. wide, 3N yds. 36, 2H yds. A, with 5 yds. of beading and 8 yds. of lace edging, PA yds. of insertion to trime as shown on the figure.
 The May Manton pattern No. 8827 is cut in sizes from 34 to 42 in. bust, It will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Department of this paper, on receipt of ten cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-01-11

4 military affairs committee that the United States should have:
 Compulsory universal service for men between the ages of IS and 21. D An army of between 100000 and 3.0OO,0OO.; to withstand any invasion from. abroad.
 Replying to suggestions from mem- bers of the committee that no Euro pean nation could land an invading force in the United States. without giving this country time to make ann pie preparations, General Scott pre- sented studies by the general stan. They showed that Europan nations could transport to the United States fully equipped expeditionary forces. These were predicated, he said, entire