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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
WESLEYAN STUDENTS
SUFFER FIRE LOSS

Mt. Pleasant, Feb. 3.-Fire during
the church hour Sunday morning
destroyed the rooming house owned
by Rev. T. s. Pool of New London, adj
joining the Wesleyan campus here,
entailing loss of $1,000 on the Dwell
ing besides much personal property
belong to students. Sparks from .
chimney is believed to be the cause.
The house was occupied by Mr. and
Mrs. F. w. Oatman, Mr.. and Mrs. ].
H. Krenmyre, and Mary and Georgia
Sides and Zelda Loofboro of Jerome.
All the furniture and personal property
on the first floor was saved, and the
principal loss being on goods on the
upper floor. A little more than year
ago Miss Loofboro lost all her cloth
ing in fire at Jerome. The fire yes
terday occurred exactly a year after
the burning Of the Adam Weir rest.
dence, $4,000 fire on Broadway.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04

ity. They will be at home at the Wind
sor hotel after Feb. 3.
The Library association held tai
day here Saturday. The proceeds of tn
day amounted to nearly $50.
Mrs. F. M. Burr returned Friday
from Allerton where she had been Wis
iting with her parents and other rela
tives.
Samuel Mcclure of Fl6ris was visit
in~ here last week with A. A. Pearson
and family.
Miss Marie Rosset is visiting ir
Corydon this week with her aunt Mrs
Maude Samuelson and family.
F. e. Wade of Mercer, Mo-, was Wis
ting her the last of the week with his
brother SAINT Wade and other relatives
E. K. Clark was visiting with rela-
tives and friends in Keokuk last week
Doris Soden of Goodland, Kansas
came Tuesday to visit few days in
the city with friends.
Mrs. John Condra left Wednesday for
lincoln, Nebr., where she will visit a
few weeks with relatives and friends.
Charley Gump returned last week
from Chicago where he has been work.
ing the past few years.
Mrs. NJ Nicely returned Tuesday from
Kahoka, Mo-, where she had been for
some time visiting with her parents
and other relatives.
, Lincoln Trogdon of Merriman, Nebr,.
came last week to visit with relatives
and friends. a-g .,..,' .~r .,s , ..,
Mrs. C. ]. Banning went to Kansas
City Wednesday to visit a short time
with her sister Mrs. Ida Green and
family.
H. E. McLain and Mrs. J. L. Saun-
ders of Chicago are visiting here this
week with D. L. Carbaugh and family.
Mrs. Carrie Morrison returned to
her home at Streepyville Tuesday aft
er visit in this city with Tom Morri-
son and family.
Miss Lizzie Ross of Mystic returned
t, her home Tuesday following a visit
with her sister Mrs. Fred Patton.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. I. Evans went to
Centervile Tuesday where Mrs. Evans
will undergo an operation at the hos
pital.
Mrs. Roxa Cook and son and daugh-
ter of Gallo, Mo-, were visiting in this
city last week with her sister Mrs.
Anna Day and family.
VIM. Manning and daughter Miss
Grace and Mrs. Fl H Manning went to
Centerville Monday to visit with rela-
tives. From there they will go to
Fairfield to visit few weeks with rel
atives.
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Reed Of Enid,
Okla. Mrs. E. A. Burton of Marysville,
Mo, and Mrs. J. NJ. Varney Of Line
vile, Ia, Mr.. and Mrs. T. N. O'Neil Of
Columbus Junction, la, and Mr.. and
Mrs H. A. Kreiger of Chicago were
here last week attending the funeral of
Josephine Varney of Enid, Okla.
Abe Herzog of Chicago was visiting
here last Saturday with friends.
j. J. Adams left Saturday night for
New Orleans, La, where he expects to
attend the Mardi Gras and transact
business
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
BIC DEMAND FOR
STEN0CRAPHERS
NEW SCHEDULE OF ExAMlNA.
TioNS HAS BEEN RECEIVED
BY LOCAL BOARD.

II one wishes to enter the govern.
ment service as stenographer or
typewriter. an, examination can be
taken at almost any time. According
to the new schedule Of examinations
just received by the local board OF
examiners, some of these examina-
tions will be held every month, some
quarterly and others semi-annually.
The departmental examinations for
men will be held on the fourth Tues
day of each month; the departmental
examinations for women during the
spring and fall examinations; the
lsthmian canal and Philippine exam
nations (men only in January and
July and in the spring and fall exam
nations. For the field service, open
TO men and women, the examinations
will be held quarterly on the third
Saturday of February, May, August
and November
Applications for these examlna-
tions may be had upon request either
In person or by mail to the Board OF
Civil Service, Examiners, federal
building, Ottumwa, Iowa.
The Civil Service commission calls
attention to the fact that the demand
for male stenographers exceeds the
supply and urges competent stenog-
raphers to take the examination.
"The government" says the local o.
flee, pays good salaries and advance
ment is rapid for those who mako
good"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04

holz, r. L.; Clark, Ray M; Chandler
Jno.: Dawson. Jas; Dorsey. E. L.;
Davidson, John; Dawson. Therman
Dimmitt, O. S.; Feeley, Joseph E.:
Fowler, I. NJ; Wapello Garden Co.;
Irwin, J. H.; Jones, Levi; Kepler
Goldie; Mccullough, Geo.; Mozart, w
J. and family: Mcmillan, w: R. and
family; Post. Lewis; Ross, j. M: Raw
ley, John; st. Clare; Harry: See, Ed;
Savage, John and family; Thompson
Fred Traves, Chas.: Walker, John;
Wilcoxen, Arnold; Waddrus, David
Women's list: Baker, Mrs. Phoebe;
Bouling, Mrs. Fred; Brown, Emma
Birginbine, Mrs. O.; Crane, Miss Ella
S.: Davidson, Mrs. John; Dunmyer
Miss Mary; Davidson, Miss Jessie
Mccain: Davidson, Mrs. Thos. Mccain !;
Eaton, Miss Matte; Fox, Miss Nora !;
Hixyon, Miss Dot: Glover, Mrs Chas. !;
Goldman, Miss Bessie; Hall, Mrs.
Chas.: Jameson, Mrs. A. H.: Johnson,
Mrs. S.: Milligan. Mrs. Guy; Owens,
Miss Edith; Phinney. Miss Ruth;
Reddy, Mrs. Gig: Richardson, Mrs.
Fannie; Ryan, Miss Retta; Strain,
Mrs. Leanah; Smith. Mrs. w. A..
F. A. Nimocks, P. Nd.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
BRIGHTON MAN, LAST
OF FAMILY, DIES

Brighton, Feb. 3.-Thomas Marshall
died at his home in Brighton Satur-
day at $50 of heart trouble. He had
got up to build the fire when he
dropped dead. He was born October
6, 1847, near Hanover, Ohio, and was
married June Is, 1890, to Miss Julia
Aiken who with one daughter Mrs.
ella Pickens of St. Charles, survive.
Two brothers and one sister have pre-
coded him. He was the last one of his
family. He joined the Christian
church Feb. 20, 1868, and has always
remained a true Christian man in
every sense of the word.
The funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the
Rev. G. L. Walker of Brighton. The
Rev. A. B. Connell of New Sharon.
Interment in the Brighton cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
KIRKPATRICK SAYS
OFFICE WILL BE HERE

Congressman-elect SAINT Kirkpat.
rick says the United States marshals
office, the one now maintained by
law in Des Moines, will be removed
to Ottumwa. He also says that the
Office of collector of internal revenue
may also be secured for this city.
This information was contained in a
letter received today from Mr.. Kirk
patrick from Greensboro, N. c., under
date of Jan. 20. Mr.. Kirkpatrick
says:
Eve are sure Of securing all of the
United States marshaps Office at Of
tumwa and probably that of collector
of internal revenue and as many more
good things as time, toll and energy
can accomplish" a5s@>
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
Obituary..
Dr.. John r. Cross.

| DR.. John T. Cross, aged 70 years
died at his home in Pennington, Ia.
January %, 1913, at 5 a. m. He was
born in Gratiot Muskingum county
Ohio, May 80, 1S41. With his father
and family he came to Alpine, Iowa,
| in 1861. He enlisted August 8, 1862,
| in Company A Nineteenth Iowa vol.
unteer infantry and served until May
|16, 1865. when he was mustered out
at Davenport.
While in the hospital at Keokuk
recovering from a wound and on de-
tached duty in the hospital service, he
was married to Miss Lydia Washburn
the hospital be studied medicine at
such times as duty would permit and
opportunity afford. After his dis
charge the course was completed and
he began the practice of medicine at
Alpine, Iowa. Some years later he
located in Lee county, near what is
now Hinsdale, where for several years
the family resided. Here a daughter,
Mrs. Mary Beard, was born to them.
They located in Pennington in 1875,
where DR.. Cross continued as a prac-
ticing physician and established
drug store Shortly after coming to
Pennington he joined the red ribbon
cause and was Jealous worker for
temperance. Having known the evils
Of drink he sought to prevent others
from forming the habit. He was COM
PEELED to give up his work as a prac-
ticing physician some years ago, but
continued his office and drug business
until about one year ago, when he
became so i'll that he could no longer
make the trips to the store. Though
the best medical and surgical skill
coupled with his own knowledge Of
his disease, and the most attentive
and kind care and nursing were given
him the disease was too deep seated
for recovery.
He leaves to mourn his departure
his wife, his daughter Mrs. Mary
Beard and her husband Ernest Beard;
his brother Jesse Cross of Ottumwa,
together with other relatives and com.
rades of the war. He was faithful
husband and kind father true friend
and honorable in his dealings as a
business man; always ready to use his
professional skill to relieve the afflict-
ed whether they were able to pay or
not. Funeral services were held at
the family home at 2 o'clock Wednes-
day, January 20, 1913 in charge of
Elder James M. Herman 1nterment
was made in the Pennington GENE !
ery.-Contributed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
GIRL ACQUITTED
OF ARSON CHARGE

st. Louis, Mo-. Feb. B. Barbara
Gladys Arnold, the 16-year-old nurse
girl, was acquitted Saturday of the
charge of having attempted to set fire
to the Windemere hotel.
The case was given to the jury at
1926 p. m. Saturday and 1t was nearly
midnight when the jurors returned
their verdict of not guilty.
The prosecution was based largely
on the confession of the girl, in which
she admitted not only that she at
tempted to set fire to the Windemere
hotel, but also set fire to the Berlin
hotel. which burned the night Of No
vember 1, causing the death of three
persons.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
YOUTH CONFESSES
DALLDORF MURDER
Floyd Sheets Admits, to Davenport
Police That He Murdered the
Groceryman Thursday. 49,.

Davenport, Feb 3.-Floyd Sheets,
aged 10, confessed shortly after mid
night to the murder of Ernest Dali
dorf, the ,groceryman who defended
his property against robbery Thursday
night. Sheets broke down under a
gruellins examination of an hour
Bloodhounds had been used on the
case with no success and Sheets was
arrested in Rock Island last night.
after confessing to the murder, the
youth also told the police, between
pulls of cigarette, that he had robbed
a street car and admitted that he had
burglarized a home of $175 recently.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04

Mrs. Grace M. Campbell, Dr. T. G.
Carey, c.. l.. Cup, c. w. Chrsty, E. l..
Conner, Mrs. V. N. Brown, c. X. Dwy-
er, l. S. Dunlavy, R. A. Dunlavy, Ed
Higbee, E. A. Hutton, G. S. Hancock,
Minnie Hancock, Mrs. Leta V. Mccall
lister, Mrs. Verna G. Richardson Roy
Richardson, B. r. Richardson, E. r..
Stober, Clara Smith, w. G.. Wathen,
DR.. Clara Cronk, Mrs. Temple Martin,
Mrs. Matte Cruikshank. Chloe Bell
Mrs Dora Heady, Eva Putnam.
Mrs Caroline Drake returned to her
home in Abba Thursday after a visit
with her sister Mrs. J. Higbee.
G. W. Tarrence and wife Of Bunch
were in the city Thursday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
CROSS LANES CHURCH
Il. HAS SOCIAL CLUB

Batavia, Feb. 3.-The Cross Lanes
people who having recently enlarged
their church building, are now busy
organizing the different departments
for promoting the social work. The
woman's social club has been organ
lied with Mrs. T. S. Laughlin as presi-
dent; secretary, Mrs. H. s. Starr:
treasurer, Mrs. G. L Brawner.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
FORMER OTTUMWAN
HURT IN SHAWNEE

Newton Edwards, formerly resi-
d~nt Of West Ottumwa, who is now
residing in Shawnee, Okla, had the
misfortune to badly crush his leg last
Monday, according to information re-
ceived by Ottumwa friends. He was
removed to a hospital and is recover
ing as rapidly as could be expected
considering the nature of his injuries.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
Patents Granted Iowans.

The following patents we're granted
to Iowans for the week ending Janu-
airy %, 1913, as reported from the
office of Wiltred c. Lane, patent attor.
ney, sos Croker building. Des Moines,
Iowa. t- .
No. 1.O51,554, beer faucet, r. A.
Champion, Denison.
No. 1,O51,506 automatic wagon
brake, A. j. Mathews, Clarinda.
No. 1,051,757, drain, w. M. Powers,
Charles City.
No. 1,051,469, victim set animal trap,
j. H. Voss, Walnut. y
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
keokuk viii Not Build School,.

Keokuk, Feb. IA vote on the
proposition to issue $4,000 bonds to
build a new school house was defeated
Friday by vote of 80 to 692. A ma
iority of women as we'll as men voted
against it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04
UNCLAIMED LETTERS.

List IF letters remaining at the 1T
tuuwa, Iowa, post ofiIre unclaimed
and advertised for the week ending
Jan. %. 1913.
Mems list: Bradshaw, Butch; Buck
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-02-04

Miss Helen Ahers has returned to
her home in Eddyville after short
visit with relatives here.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05
LONDON EDITORS SEE NO
WAY OUT EXCEPT BY WAR

London. Nov. 5.--The London morn
ing papers, i'm editorials on the Mexi-
can situation, express the belief that
although the report Of the nature OF
the Washington communication might
be inaccurate, President Wilson ultl-
mately would be driven to intcrven-
tion.
The Morning Post says
ut is more important for the
United states to secure good govern
ment in Mexico than in any Of the
smaller states and if this end can
only be achieved by Intervention. her
people will not be daunted by the
cost"
The Express contends that delay
only increases the difficulties and
that the United states must either
act and rescue Mexico from chaos
or the Monroe doctrine must De re-
vsed.
The Times thinks any attempt to
break down Huerta's influence with
out Intervention would result in in
crcaang his pretension TO pose as d
patriot and champion of national
rights it adds.
IF President wilson can secure a
firm and honest government in Mexico
without q preliminary season of blood
shed and chaos ho win perform a
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05
President VIII Present Mexican
Situation to Congress If Necessary

tiou to Huerta indicated an intention
to intervene with arms In Mexico.
The chief Of the constiutioualists
also desired Dr Tupper to express 70
Mr. Bryan his belief that armed in
tervontion would Doe "a grave mistake
and uncalled for. since the constita-
tionalists were convinced that with
the privilege of freely importing arms
and war munitions they would hc able
to overthrow the Huorta regime IN a
short time ON the other hand, Gen
oral Carranza said il would require
years for the united States to pacify
Mexico.
TO his original request, presented
sunday to the American officials at
Washington, General Carranza added
another tonight. tie net only desires
the cmhargo ON the export of arms to
Mexico lifted. but wants The privilege
of transporting his soldiers over
American territory.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05
MEXICAN POLICY Of
PRESIDENT IS
CRITICIZED
Acting Head Of California
State University ProvokeS
Wrath of Frisco Democratic
Club,

San Francisco, Nov 1.-The out
spoken hostility of Dr. David H. Bar
rows, acting president " the vni'er-
sity of California, in the absence of
President Benjamin lde wheeler To
The Mexican policy Of President
Woodrow Wilson, has resulted i'm the
circulation of resolutions adopted by
the san Francisco democratic club
ccnsuring his public uttcranccs Copies
of the resolutions have been trans
mitted to Governor johnson, the
regents of the university and Fresi-
dent Wilson.
The club bases it's ccusurc ON % Sec
ton Of the California constitution
which provides That the University
Of California shall constitute % pubic
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05
Washington Admits Sending
Another Note Of Warning to
Dictator Bull Says It Was
Not Exactly an UItImatum,
SECRETARY BRYAN is
SILENT ON SUBJECT
Il Is Understood That Further
Diplomatic Correspondence
May Occur Before Decisive
Action Is Taken

10y MORNING JOURNAL OFFICIAL tNhhtu WlhHN
Washington. Nov 4.-The Mexican
situation was the subject of wide
spread comment i'm Washington today
hut the days developments iu official
quarters added utue Or definite or
tangible nature concerning the exact
status of affairs The reports fron
Mexico city thlt a new and somewhat
summary move had been made hy the
United States toward the elimination
of General Hucra brought no re-
spouse from the stUe department or
other official sources beyond a brief
statement from Secretary Bryan that
no "ultmaum' had been presented.
Whether some other communication
less drastic than am ultimatum had
been presented, Mr. Bryan positively
declined to state, maintaining the gov
ernment should be free to shape it's
course of action ON such affairs with
out defining each step through the
press.
Mr. Wilson left early to cast his vote
in New Jersey returning late this
evening. Meantime Secretary Bryan
remained at the state department.
where there were no signs OF un-
wonted activity beyond the constant
inquiries concerning the reports from
Mexico City Of another urgent come
muricatlOn.
In well informed quarters it was
admitted that negotiations have been
ID h..
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05
CtRRNNZA ASKS THAT L. :.
REFRAIN FROM INTERVENTION

Noeales Sonora, Mex, Nov A.
General Nenustiano Carranza, head
Of the Mexican constutionalists' rev
olutionary movement. asked Dr Henry
Allen Tupper of the International
Peace Forum, tonight to telegraph
Secretary of state Bryan and learn
if the reported American communica-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05

IIHITT8OU "TITT7 UTI TW7TltIITWW IUUI.
Manila, NoV 4--Govgtuur General
Harrison win start next sunday ON q
tour of inspection of Mndnao, prior
to the appointment of q civil governor.
The American troops are being with
drawn from that territory but the
Mmdnlo scouts ana conatanumry re-
main Tho legislature hs authorized
the allotment Of five extra companies
of cousiahulaY To- replace the Ameri-
cans.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05
MASSACHUSETTS GOES
STRONGLY FOR WALSH
Maryland Elects Blair Lee 10
United States Senatei Con-
greSSionaI Districts Add
More Power 10 Majority
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SWEEPING DEFEAT
FOR TAMMANI TICKET

New York. Nov. i.-Tammany g
Hall was showed under in the
city election today fusion carry
= ing an before g. John Purroy
" Mitchell was elected mayor by
y plurality in excess OF 100000
g and which may reach 10000
when AN the votes are counted.
Edward Il Mccall, his Tammany
@ opponent, early gave up the fight
q Fusion elected william a. Prem
derEast comptroller by nearly
25.000 plurality. It carried
George MacAneny IN to the pres
idency OF the board Of aldermen
by about $4,000.
o. Tho election OF these three
men IN addition TO the fusionlsts
p chuou borough presidents of
' Manhattan Brooklyn and the
t Bronx, gives fusion fourteen votes
90 Tammonys two in The board
of estimates
o. e q. s d. % % O. g @ @ . e 9 o @ 9
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-11-05

New york. Nov 4.-Electlon re-
turns at late hour tonight showed
Oh cgfnnlste triumph for the democrats
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! I'm 1tar.i,o1 n democratic sepator waa
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Tho New Jersey returns Indicated
the election Of James f. Fielder
democrat b} plurality Of more than
10000 over Edward c. stokes repuh-
I'''"' i"IIn'' Ro'eIho'' anu H'e'e"
'"I"'' PI"EI 's8'N e l"''. "a "'9'
IndI'a1ed gums ~ the asseiho'F "nl'l
l"' oeino'inls VIII pIonabiy 'ou'i ~
10y vote OF 40 to -o' me deno'Ia's
VIII control the senate - TO ~
Democrats were victorious i'm three
of the four congressional districts
where elections were held eiecling ia
cob II. Cantor In the twentieth New
York district and George W. Loft To
succeed the late Timothy D sullivan
i7 the Thirteenth, Charles T, Coady N
the Third Maryland district. Calvin
b. Paige republican. won In the Third
Massachusetts district over NJ. Ford
OConneI democrat By $50 plurality
Rut little interest was shown in the
Pennsylvania non-partisan contest for
two Judges Of the superior court OF
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-16
Two Boy Bandits
Attempt Holdup at
Woodward st. Store
Masked Invaders Are Routed, How.
ever, by Proprietor After One
Fires Two Shots.

Worth Clemens, IA, son of j. ID.
Clemens, a prominent contractor, and
Louis Griffin, II, became realistic BAN
dts Saturday night While the young
er boy. watched outside, Griffin en-
tered the store of B. Unger, corner
woodward and Crew streets masked
with bandanna handkerchief, and,
waving big revolver before the face
of the proprietor, ordered him to
throw up his hands
Unger backed away from the boy,
and went behind his counter. The
younger bandit ran into the street
and fred twive into the store Then
Unger gave chase. but was unsuc-
cessful. A boy who knew them botn
and who saw them running told their
names, and they were arrested at
their home a little later by Policemen
Brannan and McKennedy.
Young Clemens lives at No. 43 Kel-
ley street. Griffin Is the son of Mrs
]. E. Thigpen, No. 43 Connally street
Parents of the boys, greatly af-
fected by their sons escapades, fol-
lowed them to the police station, and
tried to secure their release. They
will be held for trial Monday, how
ever
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-16
Nashville Bars Shut;
Liquor Lid on Tight
Judge Orders Saloons Closed at 6
O'Clock to Prevent Night
of Debauchery.

NASHVILLE, Nov 15.-Every sa-
loon in Nashville is closed tonight
for the first time in the city's history,
despite the fact that since 1909 a
State wide prohibition law has been
upon the statute books, as the result
of the expiration of the time limit,
set some time ago by Criminal Judge
Neil for disposition of liquor stock
already on hand
ITO prevent a night of drunkenness,
debauchery and revelry," as expressed
by Judge Neil, the lid" was put on
tight at o'clock and all places
where drinks heretofore were dis
pensed were locked up promptly at
the appointed hour The saloons in
Chattanooga and Knoxville having
been permanently closed some time
ago, Memphis is now the only city
in Tennessee where saloons are open.