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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
BRITISH ] (. | CARS! ] ! /:
Taken from the RaiIro bad Com
panies of Great Britain TO
Be Sent to France
] O. rAIaae.,.e::1lA!.I.,m,LPIansla.IE!;ll I 4. 81 :


PARIS, Dec. s. The British govern
ment, it is understood here. is ems
gagged to send inmedi diately to- France
10. 900 freight cars taken from British
railroad companies. Ten thousand
additional cars are to be sent over
during the first months in with
a certain number OF locomot otives. This
IS to be done, it is sund erstood, because
Great BrItain's mil litary operations In
France have been requiring the use
of 1000 French freight cars.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
PROHIBITION WRIT IS
SOUGHT By Mr.. DUTY
To Prevent the County Courtof.
Writ County@from Recount
ing Vote for Senator.
epv vAssoe,A4Fo. /, 70, -sss., !, !,

~, ,tbrtAo9oci&TKpSFREEB1s EEB M
CHARLESTON, Dec 9. Argu-
nents were made before the supreme
court of appeals today on the petition
OF M. *. Duty, OF Ritch1e county, for
n writ OF prohibition against the coun-
ty court OF Writ county, to prevent
that court from sitting asia board OF
of canvassers and recounting the
vote cast In the general election for
scandi dates for the state senate in the
Third district. r. s.. Blair. the Dem
focratic nominee, who on the face OF
the unoaicial returns was defeated by
Mr.. Duty. by a maj jority Of twenty
eight, sought recount IN all the
counties Of the district.
The contention Of counsel for the
petit Homer was that; the writ should
be awarded because OF the fact that
apple ion. for reconnt was not
made until Ter the court had adj
1ourned as afcanS Hsln 81 board at the
completion OF work
The attorneys for 31Gir de-
elaTed titat 9sElt;
Continued on Fals1 seckion
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
LAKE: TRADE:
Closing Set for Saturday Post
poned and. Last Boats Will
Not Leave until Monday.
nv Aaaos,ATEe sarsGI

DULUTH,fA Mimi. Dec. Closing. Of
navigation on the Great Lakes out Of
Duluth set for today has been post
poned and the last outbound boats
Will not leave Duluth until Monday or
perhaps a few days later.
With the naYigation season longer>b by
two or three weeks than usual. at the
head Of the lakes. shipping experts
said today new marks have boon set
for amount OF business handled
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
NENELI,S WILL
Filed in the City Of Pittsburg
Disposes Of an Estate
VaEued-at ST 100000.
tsY Assee,ArEe rREsa,

PITTsBURG, Dec. 9The will Of
the late John Newell. former hotel
Keeper, was filed here today. It dis
poses of an estate valued at 81. 800
900. In addition TO the hotel and
residence property here. the estate
includes OIL and gas holdings IN the
Bradford md Oil City Pa, territory.
The bulk of the estate goes to his
widow, Mrs. Rose Newell.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
OSBORNE RESIGNS
AS Assistant Secretaryof State
to Devote Himself to Private
3usiness#at His Home.
snr AsaeerArae enras,
W-AsHTNGTON Dec. . .

\ WASHINGTON, Dec. John E.
Osborne, assistant secretary OF. state.
resigned today, and Will return with
In g month to his home IN Raw11ns,
Wyo., to devote himself to his private
business. His successor has not been
named. He was appointed in 1913,
and with one or two exceptions, held
the Office longer than any predeces-
sor
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
NoITB IS HELD.
a. AGaeetATEn eaEaaIl

tBS,t tAgSeciATEns seHEGaI3
WHEELING. Dec. S. JacksN Noites
Of Warwood. recovering from what
are believed to be se1f=inf1 1icted gun-
hotSWounds at the Wheeling hospital,
was held responsible by. coroneTs
jury today for the death Of Lee Ritz
Wheeling high school foe tbal1 CAP
streets last Saturday ght.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
NYAGE INCREASE. ~ 8.

enTt&ssocIATEn rHrEsa
PTTTSBURG, Dec. ID increase
in wages approximating ten per cent
effective December 15, was announc-
ed tonight by the Jones and Laugh
vii be according to character of enl=
lployrnent About 900 men are az
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
BUTTER PRICE DROPS
THREE CENTS - POUND.
~ Ans.ncl.rrnn nnEanl

ELGIN. Ill, Dec. Butter
dropped three cents today on
the Elgin Board Of Trade:
which provides the basic price
for the rest OF TIC country.
p. r. AIillard, an agent OF the
department Of justice, was pres
5ent at the session and inter
viewed officers and members in
q connection with the federal in
vestigation into food prices.
The price was thfrtysseven
cents compared with forty a
week
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-12-10
BUTTER BOYCOTT IS
PROVING EFFECTIVE.
er A.seeArEp r.sss,

TOLEDO, Dec. 9.Butter
dropped three cents a pound In
local markets today. due. COM
mission merchants say. to lack
Of demand caused By the boy
cott put into effect a week ago
BY the housewives league The
best creamery buttcr sold ut
forty cents. The same cut oc-
CURED IN the dairy brand.
The price of storage eggs Was
cut two cents and strictly fresh
eggs one cent.
Today drop In butter makes
q reduction OF eight cents al
pound since the boycott became
Directive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
Deaths.

Eliza Turner 81 yrs. NcS Girard 81. nv,
Harriet f. Reeves. 81 yrs, SOI y. Y. ave. nv.
Ada l.. Wntcrholter. 80 yrs. 1884 y. J. ave.
NV.
Joanna NJ. Petingaie. q yrs. s3a B st. NV.
Matthias Noonan, &c yrs. 1884 22d At. NV.
Jamie Msnx Townsend, 7sSrs., Sibley Hos
pital
Sarah stRnsbury. 70 yrs. 1879 9Th st. NV.
Thomas +. Tracy, 81 yrs, 10 Girard st. ne.
William A. Lacy. yrs. Garfield Hos.
George w. Keleher. ~ yrs. EOS i ut. ne.
Mary Z. Bridget. 81 yrs, l2o ID o.. NV.
Mary 4. beavers. 2 mos, 1917 Rosedale 81.
Joseph W Hartranft, mos, 1923 10th 81. ne.
Florence Howard, 80 yrs. 1919 Montelio ave.
ne.
Maud Stevens, so yrs, 20o7 18th st. NV.
Andrew J. Stewart. 6S yrs. 1922 Ky. ave. Sc
Joseph Oscar. &c yrs, Tuberculosis Hos.
James L. Boothe IL yrs. ST. Elizabeth's Hos.
Mamie Hoy. 26 yrs. Freedmen's Hos.
Joseph Cole, 9 yrs. Children's Hos.
Robert Ofrute 80 yrs, Wash. Asy. Hos.
Mary Tolson. GO yrs, Wash. Asy. Hos.
Ardrcy Marshall. mos. Freedmen's Hos.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
Vital Records.
Births.

HirthA.
Albert !. ard Julia y. waskorn, girl.
James Il. and Hannah Shea, boy. =
Charles W. and Catherine Sherer. girl.
Angelo and Angelina Scocca. girl.
Peter and J.ucie Richter. girl.
John II. and Ida G. Redding, girl.
Giustino and Mary Peruzzi. girl.
William and Margaret Park. boy.
George W. and Ada l.. Peacock. SRI.
Carl and Sophia q. Olson, boy.
Thomas and Ruth Moore. girl.
James +. and Catherine c. Merchant. girl.
Bernardo and Ester Mazzocchi. girl.
George Il. and Helena Lanhardt, girl.
Herbert NJ. and Rosa G. Howell, boy.
John r.. and Catherine X. Gordon. boy.
William and Persts Crocker. boy.
Edwin u. and Edna NJ, Chapman, girl.
Claude J. and Emma J. Burton, boy.
Harry ID. and Ann L. BoliE. girl.
Arthur ID. and Hattie ID. Boggs. boy.
John II. and Gertrude berry. boy.
Eugene II. and Miriam l.. Austin. boy.
Theodore and Wilhelmlna Abner, girl.
Charles +. and Elsie I. Ahern. boy.
Charles W. and Catherine l.. Allen, drl.
Ambrose and Georgia +. Shief, boy.
John and Leanna Moore. boy.
Charles and Estelle King. girl.
James L. and Helen Hunt. girl.
William ". and Edna L. Carter, boy.
Joseph w. and Agnes Banks. boy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
Marriage Licenses.

Joseph Beck, Richmond. Va. and Clara Eliz-
abeth Schlieser. Atlee. Va.
Frederick c. Ditmars.. Philadelphia, Pa, and
Martha {. Handy. Washington.
Henry d. Rope and Nettie !. Lusby. both Of
Washington.
John II. Billings and Agnes Lewis. both OF
Washington
DIR. Chester Phonald Smith and Lucie WILL
son. both OF Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
FOR RENT-OFFICES
KENOIS BUILDING

18th and q n. w., opposite Palais Royal.
The very center OF the business district.
Large. light airy rooms. 80 up; heat hot
free; two electric elevators. Sunday and holi-
day service. Renting office, Room tM o.
HARRY WARDAAN. 1850 X N. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

woRKINGMEN-It il all regarding the big
stock we carry, our trade Is increasing and
II takes a lot OF clothing TO supply this de-
mand think Of Is, 900 slightly used oNercoats
give value IS up. JUSTHS OLD STAND.
6ls d,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
SUBURBAN PROPERTY
For Sale.
THIS GREAT BARGAIN
S3,45O S3.45O

HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD
On 500 cash and SIS month at
CHEVY CHASE. For full particulars drop
postal, telephone or call on wM. II.
RITCHIE ils-tls Colo. bldg. Tel. n. 1913
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

WALKERS FORD SERVICE. owner drivins
Phi. N. $50; 10 blocks, 40c; city proper, &C
shopping N.26; tour. $50; closed heated car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
FOR .RENT-STORES

Io2 18th ST. N. w.-S,ore with living quar-
tiers above; rent $50; improvements made to
suit desirable tenant. Apply MANAGER. The
PoRTNER, 18th and u SITS. N. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

TAXJ SERVICE. Trips. 5oo. 76o. S.et
ANi BY the hour. S.26 and ti.6t
Call West 81 Day and Night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
PROPOSALS

TREAsuRY pEPART S i supss,i.ias
tober II. 1sie.-sEALED PRoPosAIS viii
20 1915 for an automatic electric clock sys-
tenn In the building, Interior Department Of
Noes, Washington. ID. c., In accordance with
may be had at this office in the discretion o.
the Supervising Architect. JAMES A. WET
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

For Sale.
TOP and body OF hve-pass. car; excellent
condition: cheap 51s st. N. w.
FOR NEXT 10 days we will grind valves and
clean carbon Of any 4-cyiinder car for ST.:
work guaranteed. THE STEELE GARAGE.
I26 sth st. NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
PERSONAL

MRS. ANDERSON y, pssa IN \ 81 ~, &. ".
Msnicurins. Scslp Treatment, shanpooina.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. massage, face scaipi
eradication OF wrinkles, blemirhes; trial
treatment, toc. LYDIA JOHNSON (Oraduatsd
in swedenl. ll2S Conn. ave. N. 1iia-w.
MRS. ORA L. FIELD MAssASE r AND
ment; face ana scalp. SIS II nw.. md neor.
Marilda Williams and Miss Berry
Msnicurins Hair Dressing. shampooing, scalp
Treatment. 7oe 18th st. n. w, apt. n. ". ssA
MISS CAIN M.nicur!sg : . Scalp Treat
Apart. I, Phone Main It15.
MRS. ELLIS f n..,sn,iSs -, ;sd ,,, Seal,
y. W.. second Door front.
LOUISE MAIER ;S .a .Is;,y I Ms.,c.r:
facial massage. scalp treatments. All branche:
ana fd .,.. n w. az opsn s slSs; ila
MISS JAMEROrN l ,asnsS ss,,. ana Chi.
TO D. m. ma N. y. ave- n. w. SEQ. 6oor. .
Miss Lula Ryon H 4...,m Dr;.'ins; ss.iY
massage. shampooing. manicurins, hair CUT
tins a speciality. Pm. N. sos 18th NV.
MISS BAGLN s sSsSlsS %.s', as., for
oulation. Ga Kenois bldg. 1Ith and a sts. Pm
N. @Is Hrs. a. m. to .. m. Open sun.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
For Sale

81 PER HOUR s sSSns ,5 5ssss for uiD~
CAREFUL WHITE cHAUFFEURA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
CASTILLO

A refined gentleman, highly talented In
cLAiRVoYANCY and PALMISTRY. EIGHT
ZEN years steady practice IN Washington.
Careful and correct advice On all anairs
separated, and In removing all troubles. Re
duced fee SOC and 800. No money unless
] can help you. Cor. 7th and + sts Ent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
FOR HlRE-AUTOMOBILES

10 blocks 4cc; city proper. zoe; shopping and
calling 81 per hour: touring, n.H per hour.
Twenty-four Hour Service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
FOR SALE-MlSCELLANEOUS

TWIN-CYLlNDER De Luxe motorcycle; Al
condition: cheap. Phone Engine Co. No. 0.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

Apply to MR.. BAYLISS. MERCHANTS
TRANSFER & STORAGE CO.. stables. End
and b SITS. N. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08
HELP WANTED-MALE

WHITE BOY TO deliver orders and work IN
market; good wages. Apply 1851 18TH st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

FINE apartment, 6 rooms. ] bath. and sleep
ing porch: apartment No. !. Belmont road
n. W. Phone Columbia 673l. IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

RHODE ISLAND AVE. N. W., s42-second
floor, 3 rooms, bath, heat, gas; !. h. h; tIH
e ST. N. W., 5lS-Three large unfurnished
rooms. reasonable. IL
Srd ST. N. W.. 5l5-Two extra large unfur.
rooms for light housekeeping: heat and
gas; reasonable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-11-08

YOUNG MAN to sell goods on railroad trainni
must have t1t In cash and q blue suit OF
clothes. Apply UNION NEWS CO.. office,
Union Station.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-16
News of the Hovies"
(By Paul A. Stamey)

WHAT? AGAIN? Francis Ford
and Grace Cunard in another Uni
versal serial-YES-It's Peg O'the
Ring" this time and in it Francis
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-16

Leteus have your paper on how
to promote the best interests of High
Point as a shopping center. See
notice elsewhere.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-03-16

Ford enacts the part of doctor and
Miss Cunard that of Peggy, a cir
Gus girl and Eddie Polo, as-well
that's all-it's going to be a FIVE
serial.
Many reports have circulated that
G. M Anderson, the famous 'Bron-
cho Billy: is dead-these reports
are FALSE, but Mr.. Anderson has
sold his share in the Essanay COM
pany to Mr.. Spoor. his partner and
it hasn't been decided as to his furth-
er movements.
Chas. Chaplin has accepted a po-
sition with the Mutual company
$40. 900 per week, $500, 600 a year
and bonus of $150,OO0 making a
total of 1910 900. for a years work
for one picture a month.
Chas. E. ("Daddy") Mauley, who
enacted the part of tom Kane in
The Master Key" is dead, his many
admirers will regret to know. Also
Ned Reardon, who played with King
Baegot in Universal pictures died a
few weeks ago q victim of pneu-
monia.
Henry B. Wathall, Ben Cameron"
in The Birth of a Nation" with Ed
ma Mayo in the MARY Page" series
which begins at the Rose, Friday,
March 9th.
Let.us have your paper on how
to promote the best interests of High
Point as shopping center. See
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24
New Premi> ,s .nfident of
Success 81 .ew Govern
cal Plan.
PRESIDENT YUAN
SHORN OF POWER
Only Mattsrs OF Great lnsportAnes u I
ee Referred 10 Chief executive
State Council Dissolved and Provi.
sion Made For Parliamentary Eise-
tion--New Legislative Body 70 Prom
ulsate Constitution. ss.

Peking. April 24.-.Confidence In the
ability Of the new Chinese cabinet Ia;
restore peace was expressed today by
Tuan Chi Jul, who on Saturday ac-i
cepted the premiership, in an interview
granted to a correspondent of the As
sociated Press. The first task OF the
cabinet. he said. would be- to restore
tranquility.
"Yunan, Gin which the uprisinA
started) and Kwei Chow provinces un-
doubtedly will fall In line with the re-
organized movement Tuan Chi Juis
continued. ''Tsai 40 (the rebel leaderj
is very reasonable.
"Feng Kwo Chang Commander OF
the imperial forces in the Yang-Tse.s
kiang region) Is now settling the diff!
ficulties in the Yang -Tsi- Kiang prov
inces and doubtless will succeed In his
efforts. Kwang Tung Is the only prov
ince in which fighting is now going on.
"Some Of the demands made In tha
southern provinces are unreasonable
but I believe every thing soon will bs
adjusted
President Shorn OF Power.
In reply to a question regarding the
respective powers OF the president and
the new cabinet. the premier said:
China now has a responsible cabi-
net and premier. Full powers now
lie in their hands. Only matters oe
greatest Importance will be referred
to the president. The military hare.
after will be under the minister of war.
1t has been found that It is not good
for the army to be solely under control
OF the president. The state council
has been dissolved and the cabinet will
call a parliamentary election 10 be
held liz three months. The new paYiia-
ment will prornuigate q constitution. n
'The first formal meeting of the now
cabinet with Yuan Shi Kai VIII bs bald
tomorrow" - y 8&S E83R8 ysz.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24
ROGERS WILL DEFEND
WIFE IN MURDER CASE
Woman Accused Of Staying Her TWO
Children Expected to Enter Plea Of
Temporary lnsanity-Triai 10 Begun
Today. -... q s..5

SnNQFen GNPSCtoo 10 cNtec Fl01 OF
Temporary lnsanity-TriaI 10 Begun
Today. -s..a sss
New York. April 24--Temporary In
sanity was expected to be the plea Of
Mrs. Ida Sniffen Rogers in her trial be-
gun today for the murder of her two
children. Dec. ~. 1914. .r
Prior to the murders, Mrs. Rogers.
who was then known as Mrs. Ida Sniff
fen Walters, lived In the Bronx as the
wife of Lorlys Elton Rogers, lawyer.
the father OF her two children, but to
whom she was not then married. Rog-
ers had married Miss Caroline Gid
dings. the sister of a professor at Cos
lumbia University, but divided his time
between her more pretentious home and
the Bronx apartments.
Despairing Of ever being able to
marry Rogers, the woman admitted adj
ministering poison to her 2-year -old
boy John and Loridi, n girl OF eight
months. and to herself. The children
died but Mrs. Walters recovered.
After her arrest, Rogers admitted
his double life and publicly came to the.
support of the woman. Mrs. Caroline
Giddings Rogers obtained divorce
and Rogers in July last married Mrs,
Walters A third child has since been
born to them.
Mr.. Rogers appears In the case as
the chief counsel for his wife.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24
T.-R. BULLETIN.
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

= g5 The Weather.
Sun rises April rs at sos: sets at
6:49. ri
- Iowa-Generally fair tonight and
probably frost tonight.
.>-. PAGE ONE. 3,
Telesraphio News: sE Nj
villa Hiding in Mountain Fastnesses.
Troops Get Trace Of Bandit.
Carranza Renews Withdrawal De-
mand. g'r
Germany Ready to Make Concessions.
Peace in Sight In China. Fl
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News: S
Iowa's Billion Dollar Output.
Candidates Must File Soon. .,-r
Father Tells Strange Story. ..t
Freedom For Baker.
Coulter Man Killed by Train.
Wisconsin Wins Drake Relay.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
The Turmoil.
PAGE SIX.
PAGE SEVEN.
General News: ....
Henry Ford Vote a Protest.
Miscellaneous Matters.
PAGES EIGHT, NINE, TEN, ELEVEN
City News:
Directors to Proposed Paving Heard.
South Twelfth Avenue Owners Alone
Object.
City Grading Contract Let.
Ansons Lose One and Win Two.
Colonel Horizons Funeral,
Marshalltown Twenty-fiv Years
Ago.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General.
Wheat Drops Under Heavy Sales.
Corn and Oats Weaken in Sympathy.
Cattle Trade Firm.
Hogs Sell Higher. .-
Probation System in Favor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24
REYES WANTS MUCH.
Rebel Leader Asks For Military Post
Il and Real Money. 49, as-=

. r. .
Torreon, Mexico, via Ell PasoS juno
ton, April 24.-Marano Arreta has
changed his plan about proceeding to
Mazatlan and cane here today, saying
he was going south to see General Car
ranza. - 5,
General Huerta Vargas has reported
from Saltillo that his troops after
chasing some bandits under F1orentino,
Escuival, caught up with them at
Apistolaya, state Of Zacatecas, killing
five Of them and wounding four, In
Guiding Escuival. @ li5s8t
Negotiations for the surrender OF.
Gen. Canuto Reyes and other generals
continue, Reyes insisting that he be al 4
lowed to retain the rank Of general and
be given the Nazas district. with an
allowance Of the face value OF his
yillistas money. on, these terms Reyes
says he will proceed against Villa or
any one else the government sends
him against. 4,
Friendly relations between Reyes
and the government is indicated In the
fact that food is being sent Reyes fol-
lowers. IS II
Traffic from Torreon to Zacateas
nrobably will be resumed within two
weeks as the Picardias Canyon bridge
has been repaired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24

Again there is comparative
lull in the Verdun battle, the in
fantry on both sides remaining
generally inactive. The French
have been nibbling at the German
line west of the Meuse and report
some advances In the Caurettes
wood.
London reports that a hostile
aeroplane appeared over Dover
this morning but was driven off by
anti aircraft guns.
Berlin reports the failure Of
French attack near Dead Mans
Hill and near Thiaumont farm.
An increase in the artillery fire
all along the western front is re-
ported by the German war office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24
CO-ORDINATING PLAN
FAVORED BY WILSON
Improvement Appropria-
M tions Scheme Opposed in Congress -
Sf One Faction Fayors War Department
Control and Another Special Water
ways Council. IT. >,t

Control and Another Special Water
ways Council.
i washington, April A.-President Will
sons plan for CO ordinating waterway
Improvement appropriations has en-
countered a disagreement between
those who want the war department to
control all the work as formerly and
those who want to enact the, plan for
special waterways council, taking the
war, interior. commerce, and agricul-
ture departments into the work and
carry It on with the geological and for
estry survey. Representative Hum
phreys and Senator Ramsdell have in
troduced bill to place the work with
the war department.. tx ~ r
WI Senators Newlands and Broussard
and Representative Crosser Of Ohio,
today Joined in a bill to enact the cab
met committees plan. The former bill
appropriated $45, ,000. 900 to the Missis-
sippi river alone. The new bill would
apportion $60,000.0O0 as follows: Twen-
I ty- Ave millions to the lower Mississippi
and Illinois river. constituting the gulf
to lakes waterway; $5,000,O00 to the
I Ohio; 81. 100000 to the upper Mississip-
fpi; $5,000,000 to the Missouri, Arkansas
land Red rivers; $5,OO0.00O to the At
lantic and gulf rivers: So. 900, 900 to the
Columbia and Snake rivers: SIS, ,000, 900
to the Sacramento. and $5,0e0,000 to the
Colorado and other western rivers,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-24
JAPANESE PROTEST
MAY BE SATISFIED
Congressional Leaders Confer and Ex-
press Belief That Satisfactory Con-
elusion May Be Reached--Misht
Amend immigration Bill.

Washington, April 24.--Japan's pro-s
test against inclusion in the pending
bill of reference to the
Root Takahira agreement. restricting
immis ration OF Japanese lnborers. was
discussed in conference today by Sec
retary Lansing, Chairman Stone, OF
the foreign relations committee sof the;
senate, and Chairman Smith OF the
senate immigration committee.
II see no reason to believe a satis-3
factory conclusion can not easily be-
reached" said Senator Smith.
The Japanese oppose the enactment
into law, the Root -Takira agreement
The pending bill by Inference, ii iss
argued by Japan. provides that
Japanese be classed with Hindas. who
have been excluded.
Il 1t has been suggested that an
amendment might solve the problem.