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THE ItKGISTEK AM) LEADER: WEDNESDAY JIOKNJXU, A PHIL 11). NOTED READER ASKS DAMAGES MAYOR'S WORK HAS me to get my veto ready too soon, they would bar me." Mayor MacVlcar says the hardest problem of his entire career in either public or private life Is the present appropriation ordinance. MILLION MAN ARMY BILL PASSES SENATE certain confirmation of the ending of Villa's career would be received very shortly. The position taken by Consul Garcia and General Gavira ha.) somewhat shaken the confidence of the skeptics hut the general attitude In El Paso is still one of watchful waiting. Mrs.

W. F. X. Dierkes Is Suing Taxicab Company for $25,000. Problem Difficult.

BOARD TO OPERATE VACATION SCHOOLS One High School and Four Grade Schools Will Be Open During Summer. "It surely is a hard job to know paredness program, ruled that a vote was required by mionight. Kalses House Figures. The amendment making the army's peace strength 250,000 instead of 180,600 as provided In the bill as framed by the military committee, was adopted, 43 to 37, twenty-two republicans and twenty-one democrats voting for It. A proposal to make the figure 150,000 previously had been rejected 66 to 13.

A peace strength of only 140,000 is provided for the army bill passed by the house end a sharp contest over that feature is looked for in conference. Another amendment adopted today would create a reserve regular Says Driver Carelessly Drove Machine Into Curbing. what to do," said the mayor. "It appears almost impossible to stretch it so that it will cover all the needs. The problem of making ends meet is as difficult today as it was twenty WILSON PUTS QUESTION OF BREAK WITH GERMANY Substitute for Hay Reorganiza tion Measure Is Accepted Without Record Vote.

MacVicar Says It Is Entirely Dif fercnt Than It Was Twenty Years Ago. UP TO CONGRESS 1 lovriM vkom onk. to outline hir action to congress to- years ago and if anything more difficult today. "Taken altogether the two jobs are much different. Bigger liuus leniaml higger effort and ger movements come with a bigger city.

It is harder to preside as mayor I TUITION WILL BE FREE SCENES OF EXCITEMENT SALARY THEN WAS army force In time war to be com-! posed of school and college youths, Site Is Purchased for School in today even with the vote than it was twenty years ago where all I had was a veto." iu iiiunuc a uifuur ui ret riming me proposed volunteer army force. Mayor Was Barred From "Committee of the Whole" Meetings in 1896. Senate Repeatedly Rejects All Amendments to Reduce Proposed Increase. The proposal submitted by Senator 'morrow. The next step will be disclosed only by the president himself when he' speaks.

llciiisKuff Surprised. When the ambassador learned of arrangements for tomorrow's joint session of congress he apparently was as much surprised as the re- i mainder of tho officials. Optimistic throughout, even when the diplomatic negotiations seemed I the Waveland District for $6,000. FEDERAL MAIL CENSORED Hard wick was agreed to 56 to 24, the result coming as a surprise to senators on both sides of the chamber, since predictions openly had been made that the volunteer army feature, already included in the bill, would be rejected In conference. Hiirriuick Amendment Pusses.

Senator Hardwick's amendment Mis. W. F. X. Dierkes, who in tin dramatic world is known as Miss Ed-norah Nahar.

hue yesterday filed a suit for $25,000 damages agaimt Uray's Bus and Baggage Transfer company of Des Moines tor personal injuries she alleges she received while riding iu one of the company's taxlcabs on Dec. 15, lit 15. Mrs. Dierkes (he wife of Dr. William Dierkes of Des Moines, and is a reader of national reputation.

The plaintiff In the case charges that she went to the office of It II. Thode on business pertaining to some real estate. Mr. Thode wanted lo show Mrs. Dierkes the property, and called a taxicab from the Gray company.

According to Mrs. Dierkes when the cab arrived it was iu charge of a driver named E. L. Crowell. She says that While driving on West Grand avenue, the driver carelessly drove the machine into the curbing and that the jolt threw her around In the cab with sufficient force to injure her.

Mrs. Dierkes contends that she has been a reader for the last twenty years, that sbo has given more than "Being mayor now is a much harder job than It was twenty years ago." raid Mayor MasVicar. April 1, 1 896. John MacVlcar was WASHINGTON, D. April 18.

An army reorganization bill that' would produce regular array and reserve military forces in the United L)es -Moines will have a tree tuition high school and four free tuition grade schools in operation during the summer, according to action taken at a meeting of the school hoard yesterday. The schools will be operated as during the regular school year for the benefit of those who are delinquent or who wish to continue studies taken during the sworn in as mayor of lies Moines. ne serven rour years. Twenty vears Canadian Open Kmi'lopo to I Hited States Kei ruitilig Station. MINNEAPOLIS, April IS.

Officials of the local navy recruiting station announced today that they would call to the attention of the Washington government the action of Canadian censors in opening a letter enclosed In a navy department envelope and addressed to the Minneapolis branch of the department. The envelope did not contain the name of the station at which it was opened. in tight corners, and the much discussed break appeared to be imminent, the ambassador's i H'idence remained unshaken tonight that friendly relations between his country and the I'nited States would continue. He expressed his opinion that everything would come out all right in the end. Administration officials reflected provides for military instruction by commissioned army officers under direction of the secretary of war in year or who have been obliged to fall behind their classes because of later, April 1.

1916. he was again sworn in as mayor of the city. In 1 896 Des Moines had tiie old aldermanic form of government. Today it has the commission form. Twenty years ago the mayor received $1,500 and thought it a big salary.

Today he receives $3,500 and considers the salary incidental as he says he could make much more in business. Was Ilarred. states aggregating 1,000, oou men was passed by the senate tonight without a record vote. It is a substitute for the Hay bill passed by the house, and the differences will be worked out in conference. On the eve of a joint session of the houses of congress to hear a message from the president on grave international issues, the senate has-Qed completion of the bill amidst scenes of excitement, repeatedly rejecting all amendments tending to reduce the proposed strengthening of the army.

totiiin.s ol 11 nicer Cluuse. every school and college in the United States having 100 or more male students over 16 years of age, when authorities of such schools apply for such instruction and tho requisite number of students agree to accept the training and to become a part of the reserve force of the army of the nation. Application for the training would be purely voluntary, but all students over 18 years receiving training would be subject to a call to tho colors by the president in time of war or threatened war during their training term. The senate also agreed to an amendment reducing the proposed President Wilson's determination to have an ending to diplomatic negotiations which they feel have brought only promises which have been unfulfilled and assurances which have turned out to ho of disputed meaning. Long List of Violations.

I'ntll today's cabinet meeetlng, statements were semiofficially authorized to the effect that a communication to Germany was being prepared which would he in the nature of an ultimatum, reciting a long 2.000 readings from which she derived $100,000. She avers that on account of the accident she met with in the taxicab she i.i now unable to follow her profession and asks damages. "Regular" Democrat Leads. NEW ORLEANS, April 18. Scattering returns from today's state election indicated that Ruffln G.

Pleasant, "regular" democratic candidate for governor, was leading John M. Parker, progressive-Independent democrat, by about 3 to 1. Ferdinand Mouton, democrat, for lieutenant governor, was running close to the head of tho ticket, while his opponent, Edwin 8. Broussard, was polling about tho samo vote as Parker. The rest of t'-e democratic absences occasioned by illness or other causes.

This will be the first summer in which the plan of free tuition public schools has been tried out in Des Moines on so large a scale. Details of tho plan have not yet been completed, but it is probable that East High School will be selected for the high school work. The grade schools which will most conveniently serve those who wish to attend will be selected geographically for the summer work. It was reported at yesterday's meeting that the board has purchased a site for the new school building at Forty-third and College streets for $6,000, including five acres of ground. A rule was adopted at the same "Speaking of 'committee of the whole' meetings," said Mayor Mae-Vicar, "reminds me that under the old system the councilmen used to have 'committee of the whole meetings and compel tho mayor to stay outside with the reporters.

"Many times I have wanted to know what was going on behind the closed doors of an office but as I did not have a vote and they didn't want To Be Sure. "Our nlrhlnr Is going to liava roof irardpn tlilii mnnmr. You won't be sa his tlHUKlitet'A spooning In the liam-mnrlt." "nh, don't know. run riff up tht chimney as a erlsrnie." Kansas City -Tonrnn t. In the closing hours of debate the senate made provision for a regular standing army with a peace strength of 250,000 men, as compared with 140,000 in the Hay bill, which passed the house, retained after a close fight term of enlistment in the regular army from seven to five years, and the proposed term with the colors from four to two, thus giving each enlisted man three years in the regular reserve.

state ticket, was unopposed. the plan for a federal volunteer army list of destructions of vessels in violation of Germany's pledges. With the announcement of the president's plan to lay the situation before congress, that phase of the situation was beclouded and no official would clear it up. It was indicated that a' communication of some sort would go forward to Germany, either simultaneously or subsequently to the president's address to conrress, but its terms were less clearly indicated to Cummins' Proposal Loses. I meeting to the effect that no supervisor or principal will be employed for a Des Moines school who has not had a college education.

The rule will not effect any supervisor or 'Directed by Fashion devotecl to Service" night than at any timo since officials allowed it to be stated that such a document was bcrng written. principal now employed by the hoard in the city. The board also authorized Supt. Z. C.

Thornburg to cooperate with tho city superintendent of parks for the maintenance of public playgrounds during the summer. "Madame the Easter corset Lyra reserve force calculated to aggregate 261,000 men, and federalized the national guard forces of the states at an estimated strength it 280.000 men. In addition to combined regular and reserve force of 790,000 men, an amendment was passed to create a school and college youths' reserve corps in time of war or threatened war which would recruit a force of trained young men. schooled by officers of the regular army, the estimated strength of hich is put at anywhere from 200.000 to 400,000. Volunteer Provision The apparently grave developments of the few hours preceding the passage of the bill also probably served to save the volunteer army bill provision.

Champions of the national the fas hionable corset sans parei FUNST0N' 0RDEKS SIXTH CAVALRY TO MEXICAN BORDER Senator Cummins' amendment to Increase the number of officers in the department to 126, instead of the eighty-five at present, or 109 provided for in the bill, was defeated, as was the Hitchcock amendment to fix the number of officers on the general staff at fifty-two, instead of at thirty-eight as at present, or ninety-seven, as provided in the bill. An amendment by Senator Reed prohibiting enlisted men frm leaving their posts to engage in any civil pursuit for hire, or otherwise, when it would interfere with the employment of civilians was passed. I'pon motion of Senator Thomas an amendment was adopted making it a criminal offense for civilians with certain exceptions to wear an army uniform or to refuse admission to places of public entertainment to enlisted men In uniform. Another amendment adopted would require adjutants general of the national guard to be residents of the "your Easter corset, if you re planning to look your "best" on Easter morning. The new suit or gown is important, to be sure, but tbe well-dressed woman knows tkat no small part of ber cbic is due to tbe stylish, properly fitted corset underneath, I rourth fIooP, Indictment of Ilerlin Policy.

It has been generally indicated by officials that it would be a chronological indictment of Germany's sun-marine policy as an offense against the laws of nations and humanity, beginning with the first submarine operations of the war and continuing down to the Sussex and tho later cases which have brought the situation to a new crisis. In conclusion, it was understood it would be clearly stated that it was America's last word and that nothing but a strict compliance with tho principles for which the United States has all alon! contended could insure a continuance of friendly relations between the two countries. Tonight it was indicated that the president's address to congress will be much along tho same line a recital of tho lawless nets continuing over a long period despite pledges i r.xur. one. military aspects submitted by General Kunston.

It was announced later that the situation was unchanged and the administration's policy unaltered. One member of the cabinet admitted, owever, that no final decision had been reached as to the withdrawal of the troops. Kiinstoii's Report Secret-Officials would reveal no word of guard fought it bitterly in the committee of the whole, and it was retained by a vole of 34 to ,12. Tonight Senator Lewis again moved to strike out the section. It was saved this time by a vote of 40 to 37.

Other important provisions of the senate bill not In the house measure the following: Appropriation of $15,000,000 uir construction of government plants for production of nitrates to be used in manufacture of state or territory for which the report submitted by General Kunston. It was apparent, however, that it outlined a situation which requires action in Washington. The line of communication with CUMMINS TO GET HALF COLORADO DELEGATION General Pershing's forces already ia CORSETS Provision tor vocational education of enlisted men of the regular army, compelling instruction either in agriculture or the mechanical arts. Opposition to Iowa Man Is Confined Largely to Followers of Roosevelt. You will not only "look your you will "feel your best" if the foundation for your Easter gown is a "Madame it's a comfortable, scientifically correct corset.

and assurances. May Announce Break. It was pointed out that, it is entirely within the range of possibilities that tho president may announce to congress that bo had decided to break off relations with Germany or declare that the last word of protest has been said and that there can be but one answer to a continued disregard of the lives and rights of neutrals at sea. The repeated declaration that the president would lay the entire situation before concress before breaking I drawn too thin and tliRre Is no disposition here to contradict border advices that more troops must he sent if the chase is to bo pressed further. It.

was thought probable, though no official would talk about this phase of the question, that the German situation would have some bearing upon tho impending decision. If a break in diplomatic, relations with Germany is foreseen by tho administration, it is virtually certain lhat the troops will be recalled from Mexico immediately. They would be needed at home, as militay prudence would require that steps be taken to prepare for eventu In our corset shop expert corsetieres will fit op Advices have been received at Cummins headquarters in Des Moines that the Iowa candidate for the republican nomination for president stands an excellent chance of acttine either half or all of the Colo- the Madame Lyra corset best you perfectly in reatlon 01 a national guard section in the general staff of the army, and requiring all officers and enlisted men of the national guard to subscribe to an oath to support tho I'nited States as well as the respective states. Provision for federal pay of all national guard officers above the rank of captain. Will Ask for Conference, Because of the radical difference it is expected that the house will at once ask for a conference and that work of perfecting the final form of a new army measure will begin within a few days.

One feature of lie senate bill that I ratio delegation to the national con relations was pointed to in support of suited to your particular figure: they will fit you with the corset that conforms to this vention at Chicago on June 1. Colorado does not have a presidential primary but will choose dele the belief that after presenting tho rase to congress a communication will be sent solemnly warning Germany that more violations of her pledges can have only one It is possiblo hut contrary to cus Grjes j'O season mode, and they will fit you with the corset that will give you the maximum of comfort. alities in Kurope. Must Await Developments. Some officials expressed the belief that the United States must wait and see what happened beyond the border before it could determine whether to increase tho American forces there or wilhdaw at once.

The report of tom, that diplomatic relations might ho broken without some communication in tho nature of an ultimatum. It is llkowise possible, but contrary A Mme. Lyra corset for medium figures- 8.50 even Its most ardent champions fear may be sacrificed in the legislative compromise is the volunteer army to custom that an ambassador might gates and alternates in conventions early in May. The present slate of delegates at large which appears most likely to be elected, according to the word received here yesterday, included Gov. George A.

Carlson of Fort Collins, present governor of the state, Phillip B. Stewart, of El Paso, Karl C. Schiller of Denver, and Charles W. Waterman of Denver. Tho first two named on the ticket are believed to be friendly to Senator Commins' candidacy.

Opposition to Cummins is confined largely to Koosevelt followers but the sentiment of tho state is interpreted as being strongly in favor of tho nomination of a western candidate. reserve force, but in that event they confidently expect that the school be handed his passports before his government had an opportunity to make answer to a final demand. GLOOM FOR MOTOR OWNERS reserve will be retained as a substl -model 5115 is particularly adapted to medium figures and tall medium figures it has the free hip and medium high breast; made of pink or white broche; trimmed with embroidery an excellent value at 8.50 tuto. Ionjt E.Wctel. Bound by a parliamentary ngren Villa's death has not been cleared up aa yet.

Doubt as to its truth steadily increases, however, and dispatches from Consul Letcher at Chihuahua, received today, characterized the repTTrt as a mere rumor without any foundation that ho could ascertain. The Washington government, as nearly as the attitude of the cabinet can be learned, is in no mood to force matters in Mexico. Already the main purpose of the expedition protection of the border is regarded as accomplished. ment to take a final vote on tho army reorganization bill before adjourn ment, the senate settled down for protracted session which some lead Bureau of Mino Experts See Mltle Hope of Cheaper Gasoline, WASHINGTON', 1). April 18.

Little hope for a reduction in gasoline prices Is seen by experts of the bureau of mines, which issued a statement today declaring that at the present rato of production the country's supply of crude oil would ers thought-might last until far FIVE DIED IN COLLISION yond midnight. A full-figure model "Mme. Lyra model 60:32, for full figures; with medium bust and long skirt graduated front steel; six heavy hose supporters; of fine wliite broche at $10. Fourth fIoor. A.

"Mme, Lyra' corset for slender figures $5 model 3655 this is a corset with low bust and medium long skirt with free hip made of fine quality pink or white broche; four hose supporters; at $5. Fourth floor. Many amendments remained to be disposed of when the usual hour for A'jmirnment passed, although some or the most Important, including one BELIEVESJILLA DEAD, passed lato in the day fixing the peace strength of the standing army Seiirrli falls to Find More KimUrs In RIkhIo Island Wmrk. BRADFORD, R. April 18.

The total of deaths by the rear end collision of trains on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad here last night remained at five tonight, a search of the ruins having failed to disclose more bodies. All the injured are expected to recover. Various inquiries Into the cause American Mining Man Indirectly at were out of the way. be exhausted in twenty-seven years. Relief can come, the statement says, only through development of processes for obtaining a larger portion of gasoline.

The fact that the government quotations were so high, It was declared, showed no Immediate drop was to be expected. Confirms Rumors. The agreement to vote on the bill today was reached two weeks ago and Vice President Marshall, enforcing the determination of the administra EL PASO. April 18. The reports of Villa's death were Indirectly confirmed here today by an tion leaders to speed up the pre of the accident were starred during American mining man who controls large interests in the Gucrerro the day but none of thorn reached EASTER FASHIONS aay definite conclusion, and it was said tonight that no findings would be reached until an Investigation to be begun today in New Haven Hiulor the direction of the interstate commerce commission was completed.

Don't Do It in NO BEAUTY DOiM MEM Pictorial Review Patterns Thie QUESTION OF BREAK notrte WITH GERMANY UP TO CONGRESS district. This man Is in clone touch with the American military authorities and has forwarded bis information to Washington, he said. "I know beyond any question that Villa was wounded at Guerrero. I have received my account of the affair from one in whom I have the fullest confidence. He tells me that Villa was shot through the right knee, the bullet killing his horse, which fell, pinning the bandit under it and injuring his left leg.

This was on March 29. "After that I received daily reports about Villa's movements up to April 5. when he was at Satevo. Since tnen I have heard nothing about him. "Knowing his condition and the fONTIMEn FROM PW.K ONtO.

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