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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-09
MILITIA OFFICERS
INVITED TO FRONT
PREP AIRED FOR WAR
ON SHORT NOTICE.
Within Twelve Hours Ate
Orders Are Received 1900
Sailors Are En- Route.

New York, March S.-Within twelve
hours of the receipt of orders for en-
barkation, 1900 United States sailors
sailed out OF New York iIarbor at 10
o'clock tonight, throughly prepared
for war, although according TO Official
announcement. only war games were
planned.
It was the biggest, quickest and
most busineSslike movement OF regular
troops from New York since the Span
isli- American War. In addition to the
regular army forces, the sailors Of the
fifth division Of the Atlantic fleet
had their ships loaded with supplies
and ammunition ready to start for the
Gulf of Mexico, via Gutanamo
Major General Frederick ID. Grant,
United States Army. commanding the
Department of the East, received the
definite order about noon day to
dispatch the coast artillerymen from
he forts in New York tarbor to the
front" tonight They go as the
Third Provisional Regiment of In
fantry," on tho Old Dominion Line
steamship jamestown for Fortress
Monroe. Virginia. where they join the
other forces moving on to Texas. All
afternoon and into tho night govern.
ment tugs were plying from Forts
Hamilton. Hancock. Totten and Wads-
worth. CARRYING companies OF the coast
At dark the steamer Princess Anne
chartered by the government already
hah passed out Of the harbor laden
with horses and mules and supplies
9Ad rattons for the army. The forces
ere under, the command Of Colonel
iJohn " Whit. OF Fort Hancock.
On every hand there was wnrlike
preparations Early in the day 200
marines left tho brooklyn yard en-
route to Philadelphia to board the
United States transport Prarie Army
officers who had been ordered 10 re-
port at Washington occupied two ex-
ira coaches over the Pennsylvania
this morning, and two cars full OF Of
ficers and men left over the same road
tonight for Newport News, Va.
Thousands OF boxes of ammunition
were taken aboard the Jamestown. In
addition each soldier carried sixty
rounds Of ball ammunition IN his equip
ment
Rear Admiral Staunton's nagship.
the Tennessee. and the sister cruisers
Montana and North Carolina we're "
ing off Tompllinsvilc at a late hour
Tonight with their lights and the oc-
| casional movement OF u launch from
ono ship TO another or to the shore
the only evidence OF activity. All day
! however, the crews had been busy
hosting ammunition aboard and coal
| ing. and the Tennessee sent Il wire
less to the Brooklyn Navy Yard To-
night that they were ready 10 start
although it Is believed that Inc yes
sels Will not weigh anchor until to-
morrow morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-09
Eight Members Of Man
churia S Crew Rescued
in Brooches Buoy.
VESSEL BURIED
DEEPER IN SAND
Will Probably Withstand Storm
at Least for Night-More Than
Twenty Men Still on Board,
and Efforts to Get Them
Ashore Will Be
Resumed To-Day.

Norfolk, Va. March s.-Jndaunted
after a day and night of battle in ono
Of the worst storms this coas. has cx-
pcricnced In years. life-savers tonight
rescued eigh; Of the thirty-hve or more
men on board the stranded steamer
Manchuris, which lies 900 feet from the
beach. three miles from Little Island
and nine miles south OF Virginia Beach
blinded BY terrific snowstorn. with
a bowling northeast gale dashing
mountains high waves all over them
and over the ship or whose decks c!ung
the loving crew. the life savers
tried and tried 10 shoot line 10 them
that meant 81 least hope. When the
wind caught the line and threw /, from
Its course or caused IT 10 fan Just Il
lew feet short OF Its intended goal
the brave men. vino sometimes stood in
water waist high. tried again. At las;
tncy succeeded, and almost with cheers
he men on the deck OF the ship await
Cd the coming CT the brooches buoy
But the victory was not won. THO
waves were so high and struck the
| beach with such force that the life
savers could no, make fast the anchor
agc. and several or the men were caugh,
By the angry waves and dashed high
Upon the beach. They came back a,
their task again. and finally made the
life line fast, shot the ba sket out ia
the stranded ship. and brought. ashore
one By one. eight members of the crew
Thrilling Nckcuc.
The rescue was a thrilling one. and
It's like perhaps may never be seen
again. Az the life buoy shot down the
cable. sometimes It would be caught by
high wave, and tho men in It would
be completely covered by water. Their
journey to shore was almost entirely
under water
Tie storm increased in fury until
the waves beat back on the beach fol
several hundred feet, !. and the life sa u
crs. recognizing that 1t would be sui
eide TO attempt TO take off any more
OF the crew, abandoned the work OF
rescue for the time being.
From the Manchuria signals We're
flashed which said that the ship was
leaking. but would probably withstand
the storm for the night a, least The
vess sci has been driven closer In, near
er the shore, and appears to be buried
deeper In tho sand. She appears slight
u listed. hut is said to be in no imIne
date danger. Her condition is said tc
be good. but some fears of ever saving
her were expressed tonight. Tho
wrecking tug Rescue. that went 10 the
assistance OF the stranded vessel yes
tcrdaE. was forced TO return TO Norfolk
out Of the storm. She Will return &c
the scene OF the wreck at daybreak
To Aid In Work
II is reported that the Rescue trans.
ferTed nine OF her crew to the Man
churin yesterday to aid in the efforts
made 10 float the vessel
The wire TO Cape Henry went dowr
with the storm to-day, and no WORD
from the vessel was received after IL
o'clock Tonight There are thirty
four live savers standing on the bea CHI
near the stranded ship, They repre-
sent the crews OF False Cape. Dan
Neck and Little Island stations,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-09
IN DANGER OF DROWNING
scores OF EniisteI Men in Peril ~
a.LA Stranded .Tup. s-.--.

stranded Tug.
ionrs last night and this mornins s'fn ad
enlisted men from the American bat
t!eship feet, now in Cuban waters.
were III momentary danger of losing
thesr lives in Hampton Roads. when
thc uavai tug Jncas "'sn: ashore TWO
miles south. OF the Rip Raps
.erdaN from Cuba with a big draft Of
men. whose terms Of enlistment have
or will oNnrc shortly. The Uncas vas
dispatched from the Norfolk navy yard
TO 3i.n ,hc men 10 this city. When
the tug Sta"cd back to Norfolk. de-
snite The fact t!,at the channel is wide
.n ,. deep epa she n some way got per-
the beach. -.i night long the tug blew
whistles OF distress. fired rockets and
rsvolvers. but only one tug came TO
her assistance This tug, in trying to
reach the Cncas was driven ashore.
managed TO get off again. but would
The uS as 70, however. near the
uncas.
The men say they we're IN neri,
every moment OF losing their lives. and
were obliged to run from one side OF
the tug 20 the other all night. They
say the tug came very near turning
over on several occa sions. and they
last.
The Uncas stranded at : o'clock last
night. and did not get off until about
o'clock this morning. The Uncas is
commanded by Hoatswain Emery. ana
the men blame aim for the grounding
OF tho boat.
Naval officials refuse 10 discuss the
will be made to ascertain the cause
or the niSh2D
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-09

New York, March s.-The Mexican
| ambassadors TO the United States, the
United States ambassador to Mexico,
the Mexican Minister OF Finance and
the representative here OF the Mexican
| insu-rcctos nil profeshcd themselves
unable to offer any explanation to-day
OF the movement to the Tcxa. border
OF formidable United States army.
All nike were unwilling to believe In.
tcryention in Mexico Ia imminent.
Senior De I.abarra. the Mexican ans
bassador. was cheery, If baffed. A M
hassador Wilson was guarded and ret
icent. Jose Ives Lima ntour, the Mex
lean Minister of Finance. was terse and
rather sombre. He did not disguise his
uncer tainty and anxiety or the fact
that his latest reports from, Mexico
brought word that tho people there
were restless and puzzled Gustaye
Nladero brother to the provisional IN
surSent President. was voluble and ex-
cited.
Long Cipher Dispatch.
Sonor De Labarra returned from
Washington to day and was closeted
with Senior Limantour until late to-
night. At o'clock he gave the news
paper men what he called "just a pa
renthcsis," n brief interview. In which
he outlined the matters discussed up
to that time. "At o'clock" he said,
u am going back to Washington,'' but
shortly after arrived Cayetano Rom
gro, the MeNical consul general. In 6
great hurry. bearing with him a long
dispatch III cipher. and when ) O'Clock
came the Mexican ambassador did not
leave. Nor at 6. nor at I, and at 8
Senior Limantour sent down word that
he should be unable to grant the eve-s
Ming interview he had promised, and
that Senior De La barra did not know
whether he should spend the night here
or not. In lieu OF the promised inter-
view Senior Limantour gave our
through his secretary a brief state
ment;
NO representations have been made
to the Mexican administration" ran tha
statement, 'by either Great Britain or
France that they would intervene In our
affairs unless their property was better
safcguarded. nor have there been any
intnioticns that they would apply 10
the United States TO intervene.
II have heard again to-day from
Pre- sidcnt DiaZ. and his health ana ap.
nearancc remain what they have beer
excellent.
Disturbing Effect.
| "rhe announcement from Washington
that 10000 American troops were to be-
sent to the boundary limo has had z dis
turb1ug effect in Mexico. where 1t Is
| not underst God" .i
Senior De I.abarra, In hts afternoon
interview, said he had three rcasons4
for believing he explanations given
out Al Washington On their face value
In the first place he cxpIainod,
the relations between the two coun-
| tries have been most cordial for
period OF years. In the second place.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-09
NOT YET INFORMED
China knows Nothing Of iiussin's
Police NOnf .'Ianx

1'ching. March S.--'rne Chinese gov
eminent has not Vet been Informed re
gardinG Russia's intention of putting
police boats on he Amur. It is stated
ut the Russian legation that the pro-
tect evidently is only for quarantine
purposes.
The melting or tho SHOWS Is anx-
iously awaited. because II is believed
that n either Russia or Japan has ag-
gressiHc designs this Will intarfero
witty the movement OF troons and will
cause sufficient delay to permit OF a
settlement OF controversial questions.
The financial losses, both directly and
indirectly, through the stoppage OF the
railway Is, enormous.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-09
NJ EX|CANS ARE
DIST URBED BY
TROOP s. RUSH
TO BORDER LINE:
All Are INV illing to
Believe That This
Country Pla MS
Intervention.
BUT PEOPLE
ARE RESTLESS
AND PUZZLED

Mexican Ambassador Points to
Cordial and Frank Relations
Which Have Existed Between
Two Countries, and Declares
No Demand for Intervention
Has Come From Any Quarter
Takes Explanations Given Out
at Washington on Their Face
Valuc-Insurgent Leader, Vol
uble and Excited, Says United
States Always Has Been Fair
to Insurrectos.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-09
Asked BY War Department to
Fake Part i'll Manocuvrcs
in Texas.
INTEREST in RICHMOND
Several Local Officers Will
Probably Accept General
IF Sale May Go.

Washington, ID. c., March S.-The
militia officers Of all the States OF the
Union Will he Invited to participate In
the operations OF the army nj san An
tonic, Texas. ibis announcement was
made BY the Wnr Department., and Unn
coupicd with the statement that the
Invitations Will he extended with /,
view to giving the officers OF the N,-
Honnl Guard practical field training In
me extensive mnnoeuvrcs which ON
clnts declare Is the purpose OF the mill
ltnry demonstration. There arc about
5000 of these officers. AS it IL purclv
IN invitntlon, and It's accepfonce IN
optional with the men, Il cannot be
forcfoid how many WIFI avail them.
serves OF fhe opportunity to rake part
In the present military activity
Ihfs announcement in rerHrs
TO the militia officers gave rise
to further speculation in Wash
tnsfon In connection with IN.
moScmcnt or troops. The known dcarth
OF "ihcera In the army and the fnct
TINT the Wnr Department hnu ,ren
knocking ut the doors Of Congress, for
additional ofice-s, gave ground for the
conjecture that tho real pnrpo.c 81
.he ih'Haiton to the officers OF the NIL
~" ""S 10 uee them to command reg
Hlar Troops. The need or the army for
more officers for command nostttnn.
lent considerable color TO the ,dycrt
OF Tue militia into the puHzIipE sftns-
ton. 800
Inc War Department., however. gave
emphatic dentnl to the suggestion fbat
Inc militia officers would be u.cd ~
"i' 'Hcancics In cOmmnnd, and rcifcr-
ated inc statement that the assemblinp
~ 'ne Nat'onni Guard officers would
merely he for the purpose or instr,c-
ton. e
Rtchm0ndcrs Pleased
Surprlse was created and anthusiasm
aroused last night when local ofiIesrs
or ,ye virginia Volunteers we're In
formed by The Times Dispatch Of the
m inyitati lon, Of q. the war Departmenntt
tirinat VIII ~ De extended them to par
Texas. Mos, Of those seen ex y,ss IN
delight at an opportunity Of beinr
a al, 60 ION IN the field operations, and
althouSh the announcement was sud
den. most Of them seemed anxious ~
take part in the mimic warfare. and
fort re ao 1heY NV would make every er-
peeially willing to travel nearly a.oSo
y Iqr the sake OF their Interest in
1t IS believed that this sont,,
prevails among officers throue ho,,, -, :,
state. There are about forte ranern 70
in Staff and line officers stationed
Aaiutant. General a1'e ~ MA" II. Ge sa,o !,
much clated over the news for ~ 10
ANXIOUS that the commissioned mon ~
the T., !: service have every Opportunity for
whether he would go. General sails ~. ~
Piled that he would be PREPARED 70
40 SO. but would take no steps with.
on first consulting Governor Mann.
able ] Will do" he said. - %
Colonel 10 Lane Stern, Inspector
General or the State, declared he would
not so. II do not think general Sta r
officers would BIO materially bencf,ted
CONTINUED en- Third Page)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-20
PAcKWooD.

Mrs. Mills, Of Brighton visited her
daughter Mrs. John Avery last week.
F. c. Woolums has returned from a
Mrs. C. S. Adams spen, last week
with relatives at Washington.
C. F. Forrest and wife spent Friday
at Ottumwa.
The undergraduates entertained the
teachers and seniors at the home IF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Woolunns last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A.. Edmund left on
Monday for La Junta, Colo, where
they secured location.
Chas. Strand Of Davenport Is visit
ing relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Blomgren Of OF
who is very I'LL.
! Miss Maud Petty formerly of this
place but now of Oklahoma is the
guest Of friends here.
Mrs. F. M. Stephenson spent Satur-
day with relatives at Martinsburg.
Mrs. Elizabeth Grafton of Charlton
and Mrs. Martha Searles Of Ottumwa
came here Friday and remained untIl
Monday at the home of their brother
C.. w. Norman.
A. w. Miller and wife of Mt. Pleas
ant returned home Sunday after u
pleasant visit at the parental Miller
home.
Davis snider of Denver, Colo, will
build large business house on the
site where the garage burned last
winter.
DR.. Norman was called to Abing-
don Monday to render medical aid 70
A. r. Downey who Is Ill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-20
DECORATION DAY.

Editor Courier.-A half century ago
civil war between the north and south
was begun. The present generation
have no conception (and cannot have)
Of the bitterness of feeling between
the sections Out of that internecine
strife sprung the beautiful conception
of decorating the graves Of the soldier
dead, both north and south. The beau
tiful custom has become SO prevalent
that it is general throughout the land.
Necessarily, because OF the inf1rmities
incident to age. the "boys" of 81 to 80
are dependent upon their sons and pa
triotic citizens to decorate the graves
Of the "Saviors of the Nation" I'M
derstand a strong effort is being made
by the noble young men of this city
to have a monster demonstration on
the 3Oth inst. This is right and proper
provided no advantage be taken oy
any interest or person for advertising
purposes, for it is pre-eminently e.
A. r. day and should be recognized as
such. I. X. Buckley.
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SEYMOUR.

III s.t's "a 4 4 Z M
Mrs. L. s. Cross OF Harvard re-
turned home Sunday after visiting
with her son, Alva Cross, who lives
near Jerome.
On Friday night there was q wrest-
ling match held at the opera house, be-
tween Glen Ruby, amateur lightweight
champion of seven states, west Of and
including Indiana, and Jack Slater,
who has II matches to his credit with
some of the best men Of Illinois. Ruby
proved to be the best man as he won
two straight falls, the first In 2 min.
utes and the next in IN minutes.
James Reay, ST., who has been sick
for the past two weeks, died at his
home on May ~, aged 81 years. Fu-
neral services were conducted from
the Baptist church Saturday.
H. L.. Mozingo of Lafayette. ILL.,, re-
turned home Sunday after visiting
with his mother, Mrs. VIM. Armin-
trout.
James Donald, who went to Iowa
City Friday to take part In the Iowa
Invitation track and field meet which
was held Saturday, returned Sunday
bringing with him his medal which
was awarded the winner Of the go
yard hurdles.
Mrs. Ezra Hayes OF Centerville came
Sunday to visit with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. F.. Gilmore and family.
Sidney Voyce Of Rathbun was visit
ing with the Peter Thomas family on
Sunday
Mrs. David Winchell Of Unionville,
who has been visiting with her sister.
Mrs. Ben Padget. returned to her home
Monday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-20
AVE..f.

Roy Moore spent Sunday here re-
turning to Burlington Sunday even
ing. He is student at Elliotts bust
ness college.
Miss Delta Hynes had party last
week. from Q .. m. to 4, it being her
fifth birthday. Thirty little boys and
girls were present. After playing vari-
GUS games and serving refreshments,
all departed to their homes report
ing fine time.
Mrs. Lilly Palmer, superintendent
of the Sunday school is making a
strong effort to get new organ for
the church and Sunday school, which
is most needed and the lady should
receive the support of everyone for
her interest in the cause.
DR.. Montgomery was kicked in the
head by colt last week and Is able
to be about.
Mrs. Peppers { entertained the
Ladies Birthday club at her home last
Thursday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dray a
son.
Subscription papers are being cir
culated for base ball team at Avery
and is receiving good response.
Mrs. Vest Craver and son Harlan
were Abba visitors Thursday.
Florence Money is on the sick list
Preparations are being made by the
Sunday school for Children's day
program.
Quite a, number will graduate from
the eight and ninth grade this year
there being no graduating class last
year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-20
CHARLTON.

Mrs. Chas. Root, OF Nufna, Arts: "
visiting In Charlton with her sister,
Mrs. II. A. Stroud, while on her way
from q visit In Maine to Los Angeles.
Calf.
MI. and Mrs. r. D. Burnett Of St
Joe,s returned home yesterday after q
few days visit at the home OF the lat
ter's uncle J. II. Andrew. $50
Miss Helen Leach visited friends in
Humeston yesterday
Miss Wilma Price Of Humeston. re.
visit with Miss Gladys Palmer.
Miss Chloe Buzard who IL employed
as nurse in hospital In Des MONIES
and who had been visiting here with
her brother DR.. !. s. Buzard and lam
lily went to Russell last evening 20
visit relatives. sa,, n
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Downward LETT
last evening for visit in sAdelphi with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. -. .. Por-
ter and with relatives in Des MONIES.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Thorne Of Fair
field who had been visiting Mrs. Re-
becca Mccullough and other friends'
returned home last evening.
Miss carv Carr of Melrose was .
guest OF Charlton friends yesterday.
Miss Helja Olson returned IasS
evening from Omaha, where her moth
er Mrs. John Olson, was taken rev
DAYS ago to undergo an operation TOT
gail stones. She reports her as gettins
along nicely.
Mrs. VIM. Leach is spending lew
DAYS in Ottumwa with her daugnt6
Mrs. Elizabeth Peterson.
Miss Ella Cazebeer returned yester-
day from a few days visit at hef
home in Russell.
The Misses May Oxenrider ana
sadie Quinn returned yesterday frora
few days visit with relatives IN La
coma, 49,
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SEYMOUR.

Mrs. G.. H. Burkhiser and children. of
Mystic, came Friday to visit with her
mother. Mrs. S. Morrison and family.
D. Mayors was business visitor in
Unionville Sunday.
Mrs. W. e. Nicely of Harvard came
Saturday to visit with her daughter
Mrs. Lee Bragg.
Joe Luse was a business visitor in
Lucerne. Mo-, Saturday.
Mrs. Sanford Hudson and daughter
went to Numa Saturday to visit with
her daughter Mrs. Maude Perry.
VIM. Darrah was Mystic visitor
Saturday.
KEN limerick returned to Cedar
Rapids, Saturday after visiting with
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs ]. T. Emer,
lex and family.
Aaron Inman was business visitor
in Mystic, Friday.
Miss Mildred Wythe returned from
Des Moines Sunday where she had
been visiting with her sister Mrs. John
Bragg.
Joe Kerr was in Centerville Sat.
urday.
w. C. Smith and w. B. Stone were
business visitors in Centerville, Sat.
urday.
Mrs. NJ. H. Wilson and three daugh.
tiers were in Centerville Saturday.
Ocie Brattain went to Nnma, Satur'
day to visit a few days with friends.
Mrs. J. C. Fox and Mrs. VIM
Llewellyn were in Centerville Satur.
day visiting with Mrs. Llewellyn's
daughter Mrs. o. A. Cover who is in
the hospital at that city.
R. E. Blakely of Corydon came Sat,
urday to visit with his son G. b.
Blakely and family.
Miss Fac Nicely of Harvard re
turned home Saturday after visiting
with her sister Mrs. Lee Bragg.
Mrs. A. G.. Cornet and Miss Iva
Gore were visiting with relatives in
Lineville, Sunday.
Harry Winger was visiting with
friends in Mystic, Saturday.
Miss Icil Brown was visiting with
friends in Centerville Saturday and
Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-05-20
A Burning Shame
is not to have Bucklen's Arnica Save
to cure burns, sores. piles. cuts
wounds and ulcers. 26c. +. B. CLARK.
SUES ON ACCOUNT
risdale Lumber Co. Seeks 70 Recover
3144.o3 In Settlement OF
A Bill.

The Tisdale Lumber Co. has Med
petition in the district court seeking
the settlement of an account to the
amount of $144.03, which 10 alleged 70
be due them from ]. s. Miller for .
bill of lumber purchased by the de.
PENDANT. The petition states that 1850
of this amount covers a quantity OF
lumber used in the residence OF Ellen
Silvers and that there is q question
whether or not this amount was Or
dered placed on the account OF the lat
ter or J. S. Miller. A writ Of attach
ment against the property OF the DO
PENDANT. j. S. Miller, Is also sought I'M
til the account is satisfied.