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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-13

teries was then avoided the rest Of the
day. In the afternoon two other Brit
ish vessels came within range Of q
hiden Turkish battery and had narrow
escapes ffom the shore fire. During
all the afternoon the British vessels
inside the straits were obliged to
maneuver actively because as soon az
any one of them stopped it invariably
drew fairly accurate Turkish fire. II
was evident that the British were ex
ercising the greatest caution.
About a quarter before four in the
afternoon several hydroaeroplanes o.
the allies appeared and made recon
naissance. To the observers it was
apparent that they dropped bombs on
a village on the European side of the
straits. The airships retired when
dred upon.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-13
RING OF SATURN
PROVES A PUZZLE

Flagstaff, Ariz., March 12.-The
crepe ring of Saturn has been observ.
ed and measured at abe Lowell observ-
atory here. It has been persistently
wider on the east than on the west
side of the planet during the past
month by a difference of five-hun-
dredths.
No phase, effect or defect of illumin,
alton of the constituents of the ring,
it is said, is sufficient to explain the
phenomenon on account of the diminu-
tive size of the meteorities composing
II
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-13
BEATEN CHIEF A SUICIDE

Berlin, March 12.-(By wireless to
Sayville)-The Frankfurter Zeitung
has received a private dispatch from
Petrograd intimating that General
Sievers, commandant of the Russian
tenth army corps, which was defeated
in the winter battle at the Mazurian
lakes. has committed suicide. The
basis for this inference seems to be
that reports have been in circulation
concerning mourning service held for
the general in a Lutheran church.
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zAPkTA FORCES
|NMEX|C0C|TY;
STAY AMERICAN
General Obregon Evacuates
Capital and Southern
Rebels Take Town
SEEK REVENGE ON
CITIZEN OF U. S. A.
Washington Considers Deed
as Grave Offense and
Demands Amends

Washington, D. c., March 12.-John
B. McManus, originally of Chicago, a
prominent American in Mexica City,
was killed yesterday when Zapata
forces entered the city. An American
flag was flying over his house and the
doors had been sealed by the Brazilian
consul, according to advices to the
state department today from the Bra
,ilian minister at Mexico City.
General Salazar, the post command
er, promised the Brazilian minister he
would punish those responsible for the
murder, which is said to have been one
of revenge because it was charged that
McManus killed three Zapatistas when
they were in the city previously.
General Salazar also told the Brazil
ian minister, the state department ad-
vices said, that he would see to making
arrangements for transportation Of
food supplies into the city.
Accounts as to the killing of Nc
Manus vary. Some persons said he
fired the first shot at the Zapatistas as
they were attempting to force an en-
trance to his house. Others said the
Zapatistas had begun the shooting.
The Americans hat was full of bull
let holes and this is said to indicate
that the attack on him had been made
from short distance. After he had
been killed the house was looted. The
matter was Immediately reported to
Generals Barona and Guerra, who
promised to make an investigation.
Secretary Bryan took the dispatches
on the killing of McManus to the cab
met meeting and they were laid before
President Wilson. Mr.. Bryan said
further reports on the punishment of
those responsible were being awaited
Secretary Bryan said that mean
while no representations would be
made pending receipt Of further de-
tails from the Brazilian minister. He
said that very full investigation
would be made.
The incident was regarded very seri-
ously at the white house.
General Obregon, the Carranza COM
mander, evacuated Mexico City with
his troops Wednesday night and
zapata forces entered yesterday morn
Ing. Today's advices from the Brazil
Ian minister to the state department
said good order prevailed between the
time Obregon left and Zapata entered
The city council took charge Of affairs
u the meantime.
Aliens Are Alarmed.
The fact that the American flag has
been hoisted over the McManus house
and the doors had been sealed by the
consul of a neutral power was taken
by officials here to indicate that
either McManus felt he was in danger
or that all foreigners were fearful Of
their safety with the entry of the "a
pata troops and took steps for pro-
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Asks Jurors to
Find ThaW Sane
in Their Verdict

New York, March Ia In
closing his address to the jury
in the case of Harry Kendall
Thaw and four codefendants,
on trial for conspiracy, John
B. Stanchl1eld, Thaw's chief
counsel. urged the Jury today to
determine whether they believ-
ed Thaw had recovered his
sanity and If they did, to say so
in their verdict.
Mr.. Stanchfleld sketched the
case of the defense from begin
ming to end, and laid particular
emphasis to the claim that
Thaw planned his own escape
from the state hospital for the
criminal insane at Matteawan
because he believed that he
was sane.
Mr.. Stanchfield assailed
Franklin Kennedy, special
deputy attorney general IN
charge of the prosecution,
charging that his sole occupa-
ton for Ave years had been the
case of Thaw.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-13
ALASKA MAY GO
FOR PROHIBITION

Juneau, Alaska, March IA bill
providing for prohibition throughout
Alaska was introduced in the lower
house of the territorial legislature yes
terday by Representative G. X. Snow
of Ruby The bill was referred to
the committee on education, public
health, quarantine and morals.
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To BOMBARD BOSPH91Us
Russian Fleet is Said to be Steaming
Toward Black Sea Side OF the
Turkish Capital.

London, March lit is learned
through diplomatic sources in London
that the Russian Black sea fleet is ex-
pected to start bombardment of the
Bosphorous ports today in active CO.
operation with the allied feet which is
attempting to force it's way to Con-
stantinople through the Dardanelles
from the south.
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Demand is Made
for Punishment
of Zapata s Men

Washington, ID. c., March II.
; After a conference between
! President Wilson and the cabi-
) net. a formal demand was sent
: to General Salazar, insisting
; that the Zapatists guilty Of the
: murder Of McManus be punish.
ed and that adequate repara-
tion he made to the family OF
; the victim.
The demand was transmitted
! in a telegram sent by 6ecre-
tary Bryan to the Brazilian
+ minister in Mexico City.
High officials did not expect
! the affair would develop further
) complications of an inte1nation-
+ al character. They wore In
} clined to view the killing of one
+ American in what might have
+ been a personal controversy IN
) which motives of revenge were
; involved did not mean neces-
! sarily that all Americans or
! other foreigners would be gen.
+ orally endangered.
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WEST VIRGINIA TO
TAX THE BACHELORS

Charleston, w. Va, March 12.-Deie-
gate James of Mingo county, introduc-
ed in the West Virginia house Of dele.
gates yesterday a bill proposing a tax
on all bachelors between 25 and so
years of age of IS annually. The
money would be paid into the county
road funds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-13
STOCK EPIDEMIC IN
KANSAS ALARMING

Washington, D. c., March 12.-Presi-
dent Wilson was informed today in a
telegram from Governor Capper Of
Kansas that "the foot and mouth dis
cas- continues to spread and threatens
to wipe out the live stock industry Of
Kansas" He was asked to send DR..
A. D. Melvin, chief of the bureau Of
animal industry, to take personal
charge of the situation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-13
BRITISH CRUISER
"SPEAKS" STEAMER

New York, March 1.-THE British
steamer King, bound from this port to
Newport News, Va, stopped near a
four funneled British cruiser seven
miles southeast of the Highlands to-
day. The cruiser sent boarding par
ty to the steamer which remained on
board only few minutes and then re-
turned to the cruiser. The steamer
then proceeded on her way.
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Japan Modifies
Attitude Upon
Chinese Matter

Peking, March 12.-Japan
has definitely modified her at
titude toward China in the
matter Of insisting on compli-
ance with the demands she
made on the Chinese republic
shortly after the occupation by
Japan Of the German conces-
sion of Kiao- Chow. These de-
mands for some two months
have been the subject Of nego-
tiations at Peking.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
UNION TO HELP ARK.
Plan to Help Southern States to Mar
 ket the Cotton; Meeting Called.

Little Rock, Sept 16.-(Special.)- J. At the recent national meeting of the Farmers Union in Lincoln, Nebr., plans were set on foot for natiCn- wide organization to insure a good market at the best possible price for the cototn crop of the South.
 In furtherance cf this plan a cali has been issued for an Arkansas state meeting to be held in Little Rock Sept 2S. Not only members of the Farm CTS Union, but all persons interested, including merchants and public off cials, are invited to attend Similar meetings are to be held in each of the Southern states. It will be known as the Arkansas Cooperative Ccaton As sociation, and it is believed it will do more to solve the question of the dis tribution of cotton, and the mainten- ance of an adequate market than any movement cwer the state.
 The state meeting will be followed by county meetings, by which the benefits of the Association will be brought directly home to every pro- ducer. The plans in detail will be made known later.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
NO AID FOR RED RIVER
Maj. J. R. SIattery Makes Unfavorable
 Report to Congress.

TeXarkana, Sept. 14.-Secretary Holis of the Texarkana Freight Bu- reau received notice from Maj. J. R. Slattery, United States Engineer Corps Vicksburg, Miss, that an un- favorable report has been made by him to Congress on the proposition t. continue the improvement of Ret river below Fulton to Shreveport. The reason given by Majcr Slattsry is that navigation has all but disappeared from the rivers,' and that "the river in it's present state will not enable water carriers to successfully com pete with rail carriers unless a fixed diiferential between rail and water rates is established by law" Also that the cost of improving the river ic he manner desired would be out Of proportion to the commerce to be benefited and the transportation needs of ,he valley"
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
SCHOOL TO OPEN MONDAY
Public Schools of this City Will Be.
 gin Fall Term Next Week.

The public schools of this city will be opened next Monday morning. All preparations have been made by the board and superintendent The seating cf the buildings have been completed, and the buildings prepared for the term.
 The old school building and tn4 Christian church will be used for the school until the new building is com pleted
 At the old building: Miss Mary Draper. fifth, and sixth; Miss Ethel Coats, fourth; Mrs. Grover Cobb, sec ond and third grades; Miss Helen Trice, primary grades; At the Christ ian church: Prof. D. P. Holmes, MT and Mrs. Irving. Ball, high school de- partment
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
U. 5. MAY SEVER
 RELATIONS SOON
WashingtOn's Reply to Berlin's De- fense of Submarine is Ultimatum.
 Insists on DisavOwal.

Washington, Sept 14.-Whether controversies between the United States and Germany are settled amica- bly depends entirely on the action the Berlin Foreign Office takes On the re- commentators made today by Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassa- dor, following his conference yester- day with Secretary Lansing.
 It was learned today that Washing ton was about ready to sever diploma tic relations, but decided te wait until it could furnish Germany the evidence in it's possession on the Ara0ic case
 Evidence Is Clear.
 Friendliness and candor character ized the conversation between MT Lansing and the ambassador, it is said Count von Bernstorff now has been given opportunity to communicate freely with his government, so German officials may understand why United States officials are convinced that the
 
 have been a mistake, justified or un- justified.
 In view of this evidence, it was made clear to the ambassador thatethe United States wants disavowal of the act. Arbitration canct be considered until the attitude of the German gov 1 ernment toward the act is placed on record. Later the American govern ment may consider proposal to arbi- trate, not the principle, but what in demnity should be paid for lives lost. Bernst0rff Advises. l Ambassador ven Bernstorff is said i to have studied this evidence carefully l and to have made suggestions to his Foreign Office. It probably will be 10 days before reply can be receiv- ed. If the sinking of the Arabic is disavowed officials here feel that ques- tions of indemnity then can be left to arbitral tribunals
 Should Germany fail to disavow the act, indications are that the Washing ton government will follow it's original proposal to sever diplomatic relations Associate Press dispatches from Berlin announcing that Ambassador Gerard had been handed a note dis claiming responsibility for the sinking of the liner Hesperian and expressing belief that the ship struck a mine, at- tracted comparatively little interest here. The Hesperian was struck when we'll beyond the zone in which German submarines usually operate and as nc one on board saw submarine or a torpedo, officials had not expected an issue to develop over the case.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
PREVENT ATTACK ON SAN BENITO
Ranchers and Their Families Pour.
 ing into Border Towns.

San Benito, Texas, Sept. 15.-The rush of large body of troops 70 this place last night is believed to have been the means cf averting an attack by Mexican bandits on this town, which contained a population of five thousand people.
 Ranchers and their families have poured into the city from the sur rounding country, while the fear of attack has been made general through the circulation of reports all over the immediate section.
 The three Mexican prisoners who were reported shot and killed after escaping from jail here, 1t is now learned, did not escape. according to tho statement of officials today. In stead they were taken by order of the city authorities toward Harlingen for safe Eee ping.
 It is now reported that they tried to escape in the automobile which conveyed them to Harlingen, and were shot in the road Their bodies are reported to have been found some distance from the road.
 Quiet prevails today alcng the bor- der, but strict guards are being main tained on account of the coming cele- bration of Mexican independence day which is tomorrow
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
Cash Adume~Sh WhmOu
KING COTTON
 PICKING UP
Selling in Ashd0wn for From 1925 to 1.15-Seed Go to Higher
 Level.

The most hopeful news of the week has been the upward climb of King Cctton. The staple was selling read fly on the streets this week at a price ranging from 1925 to 1115 with con- tinuous strong market. Dr. J. H. Judd, who is farmer that raises cot ton as a surplus crop only, brought in his last years cotton, which he was able to hold over, and sold at a price nearly double what he could have gotten last year. The short crop, and the fact that the Government is pre- pared to loan money on the present crop, no doubt is doing it's work
 The cotton seed market is also growing stronger, the price offered for seed on the local market being $20 per ton. The price being offered for seed at various points is far from uniform, due, according to oil mill men, to local fights among mer- chants. The Foreman buyers boosted the price to s35 one day this week While these prices doubtless are not justified by the market, they indicate the bullish sentiment that prevails over the country, and doubtless are having their effects upon the general market.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
NO PRIVATE PRIMARY
CrOcket, Candidate for Governor Will
 No Have County Primary.

Little Rock, Sept. 16.-(Special.l l-- Hon. J. w. Crockett, candidate for Governor, will decline to accept the challenge by Judge l.. c. Smith or Arkansas county, who is also a can didate, to engage in a preliminary eli imitation primary in Arkansas coun- ty, to determine which shall stay in the race.
 ''I am candidate for Governor, and shall submit my claims to the peo- pie of all the seventy-five counties, and not alone to Arkansas county said MT. Crockett to the News cor respondent. Il did not ask Judge Smith to get into the race. and I shall not ask him tC get out"
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
Hendrix and Normal Open.

Conway, Sept. 15.-The thirty-sec- ond annual session of Hendrix open ed Tuesday. Practically every room in the dormitories and Tabor Hall have been engaged, and many room- ing hcMses near the campus report that they will be able to care for stu dents other than those who already have reservations.
 Central College and Conservatory o5 Fine Arts also opened Tuesday, be- ginning it's twenty-first annual ses> sion.
 The eighth annual session of the Ar kansas State Normal school will open on Monday, September 20. Indications point ta a slightly increvased enroll ment this year, it is said.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
GAS AT UPTON?
.illcne Correspondent Says they Have
 Nit Gas in We'll.

Allene, Sept 17-tSpecial.)- )-The prospects for gas at Lipton are very flourishing this week. Everything is on the boom, It is reported that they have struck gas again this week
 This prospect we'll is being put down by the Savage brothers, and they have been at work there for several years. The Savage brothers are experinced oil men from Louisiana, and have con- siderable holding there. They are de- termined not to give up the work at Lipton until they have struck either oil CT gas in paying quantities.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
ALMOST MILLION DOLLAR DEAL
Required $999 in Revenue Stamps Co
 Record lurrp,sn Decd.

Foreman, S"pt. 16.-C. B. Aydelott received this week deed with iu- structions to have it recorded in which the amount is about a million dollars. In other words, the exact amount is $999.999. The deed is a transfer of real estate, on which Is located the immense deposit of lime rock near this city. from Chas. E. OK ford to the Consumers Portland Ce- ment company.
 It will require $999 in revenue stamps to have the deed recorded.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
A. I. (. TO MEET
First Meeting Will be Held Next
 Week in Club Rooms.

The Preliminary meeting of the A l. C. will be held next Friday after noon at the club rooms. This will be the first meeting for this fall. The program follows:
 Distribution of Year Books.
 Address by the President.
 Announcement by committees.
 Plans for Old Settlers meeting, by Mrs w. O. Sims.
 Reading, A visit to Brigham Young, Mrs. Irving Ball.
 Hostesses. Mesdames w. l.. Per kins and Fred Throckmorton.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
ARKANSAS COLLEGES OPEN
Many Schools in Arkansas Has Op.
 ened for the Years York.

Philadelphia, Sept 15.-Since the been arriving at Hnnderson-Brown College for the 1915-16 term, which began today. The largest enrolment ti.e school as had in years is exp ,cr- ca by the end of the week President J. M. Workman, whC is entering his first year as head of the college, says that 300 students are expected to matriculate during this term
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
CALL FOR DESTROYING FACTORIES
Pamphlets Call for Destroying Unit-
 cd States Gun Factories.

Berlin, Germany, Sept. 15-Respon- sible news agencies here declare that the recent appearance in the United States of pamphlets advocating the destruction of ammunition factories to be the work of hot headed private citizens who wrapped the pamphlets in newspapers and sent them to Amer ica.
 They claim that none of the respon- sible papers of that city had anything to do with the demonstration.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
WILL EMPLOY 200 MEN
Glass Factory at Texarkana Resumes
 Full Operation November 1.

Texarkana, Sept. 14.-The Texas Glass Company's big plant here will resume operation November 1, with 900 men. The Wage Committee of the glass blowers union will Meet Sep tember 2S, to fix the wage and arrange fer the signing of this season con tract The plant has been idle for several months.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
Expects 900 Students at University.

Faye aville, Sept. 15-"There is ev- cry il caticm that the attendance at the yersity of Arkansas this year will go to at least 900 students" said President Futrell today. The boys dOrmatCries are more nearly filled than they have ever been at this time even when the attendance was swell ed by preparatory students, who are now ineligible. The girls dormitory already is filled. Last year the at tendance reached 7S3. and I think that may conservatively state that this year the enrolment will reach 900.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
MATERIAL DELAYED
Oil We'll Machinery Has Not Been
 Installed at White Cliffs.

According to information from the promoters of the oil we'll prospect to be made at White Cliffs, the rigging has not yet been installed. Owing to the delay in shipment of some parts the work has been going slow. The derrick will be completed this week, and it is expected that actual drilling will be started next week
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
Ouachita College Work Begins.

Philadelphia, Sept. 15.-Tbe thlr- teenth session of Ouachita college opened today. Every train since Monday has brought students. It is thought that by night more than 300 will be enrolled. The college author ities state that the prospects for an enrolment of 800 during the term are bright.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
ORGANIZE NEW CHURCH
Methodist Church is Organized in Pike
 County With 46 Members.

Murfreesboro, Sept. 14.-A Methodist church was organized at Boto, near here, yesterday by the Rev. I. Webb of this city. who has been conducting d there. Torty-six members join. ed. Twenty-threc converts weer bap- tized in the Little Missouri river.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
RDANELLES NEAR FALL9
Report Says Turks are Burning Towns
 Preparatory to Retreat.

London, Sept 14-The town of Phocaea, Asia Minor, 25 miles north west of Smyrna, is reported to be in flames, according to a Reuter- dis patch from Athens, which says it . inferred that the Turks are destroying coast towns and retifing into the inte- rior in expectation of the fall of the Dardanelles.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18

Richmond, Sept 17.-(Friday)- Special )-Seed are selling nere this afternoon for SIS per ton.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18

Howard Singers to Meet October 10.
 Nashville, Sept 14-The Howard county singing convention will be held October 10 at the Wakefield church, south Cf here.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
WRECK VICTIMS RECOVER
Strong and Engineer
 Myers of M., D. < c. Improve.

Nashville, Sept. 14-Trainmaster Ed Strong and Engineer Myers who were injured in wreck several days ago on the Memphis, Dallas and Gulf rail- road, are recovering rapidly
The Little River news., 1915-09-18

Foreman, Sept IF. = (Friday.)- Seed are selling here today for s35 per ton
The Little River news., 1915-09-18

Ogden, Sept Friday y.)-(Spe- ciaD The seed market at Ogden this afternoon is $23 per ton.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
DRILL FOR OIL AT GRANNIS
We'll Has Been Sunk 1000 Feet it Is
 Said on New Prospect.

Grannis Sept. 14.-1he Grannis Ofl Company is drilling for oil on the land of ". F. Hungaris. A depth of 1.eob feet has been reached.
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
FOR SALE-1,O 900 bushels Red Rust

proof oats for sale. Guaranteed to be no Johnson grass seed in them. Home grown seed better than brought cn seed.-Geo D. Chewn- ing. 85-16t
The Little River news., 1915-09-18
The County Seed Market

Wilton, Sept. 17.-(Friday) )-Spec- day is $2O per ton.