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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-13
Germany Is Advised 1t Will
Be Held Responsible if
Neutrals Are Slain
BRITAIN is ALSO
HANDED ADVICE
Attention Called to Danger
Of Using the Flag Of
the United States

Washington, D. c., Feb. 12.-Admin'
istration officials looked forward to the
receipt today of preliminary advices
from Ambassadors Page and Gerard
at London and Berlin, respectively,
describing the attitude of British and
German officials toward the two notes
of warning against possible menace to
American lives and vessels in the sea
zones of war.
Publication of the text of the two
documents produced widespread COM
ment among officials, members of con-
gress and diplomats, most of whom re-
garded them as the most emphatic ex-
preston from the Washington govern
ment on the conduct of belligerents
during the present war and presaging,
perhaps, further representations on
what seem to the American govern
ment violations of the rules of war
fare.
Germany has now been informed
that the imperial German government
will be held to "strict accountability"
by the United States for any acts
which would cause the loss of Amer
lean vessels or the death of American
citizens. A warning that 'if such a
deplorable situation arose" any steps
"it might be necessary to take" would
be taken to safeguard American lives
was contained in the note to Germany.
This was inserted. it explained in the
document in order that consideration
might be given ITO the critical situac
ton in respect of the relation between
this country and Germany which might
arise" were the German naval vessels
to destroy any American vessel "or
cause the death Of American citizens"
Great Britain was similarly advised
that a general misuse by her vessels
of the American flag to escape the
of war would cast doubt
on the real character of vessels en-
titled to fly the stars and stripes and
thus impose, it would seem, "a measure
of responsibility on the British gov
ernment If American vessels or lives
were lost by the carrying out Of the
German proclamation of submarine
Use Of Flag Defended.
London Feb. 12.-The texts of the
American notes to Germany and Great
Britain, concerning the possible sink
ing of American ships, and use of the
American flag, have not yet reached
the London papers, which consequently
are chary of educational comment
The Pail Mall Gazette, however, says
It will not be difficult to satisfy the
United States that in using the Amer
can flag to defeat the intention of
German warships to torpedo merchant
men without warning, Great Britain is
acting not only in the national interest,
1ut in the interest of humanity and
civilization. There would be no danger
If American ships being sunk if the
German craft behave as every usage Of
var dictates, and board the ships they
stop for an examination Of their
papers.
The Pall Mall Gazette calls attention
o. the fact that while American gov
is making representations con-
,erning the use of the stars and stripes,
American passengers are petitioning
he Cunard line to sail under the Amer
can flag so that they may enjoy its
rejection.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-13
FASHION BLAMED
FOR PRICE BOOST

New York, Feb. 12.-The largest
advance in price Of eye glasses and
spectacles ever made at one time, it is
said, is announced in price lists issued
today by manufacturers. The amount
of the increase, which is on lenses, is
estimated at from 25 to so per cent.
About ten million people in the United
States use glasses.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-13
FRENCH FOREIGN
TRADE DECREASES

Paris, Feb. 12.-Trade of France
with foreign countries decreased $780,
100000 during the first four months
Of the war as compared with the SINH
lar period Of 1913
Frances purchases from the United
States were $11, ,29S,000 instead Of $685.
634,400 and tbs sales $5093,4O0, in
stead of $6,S02,600.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-13
PORTUGAL READY
TO ENTER THE WAR
WHEN TIME is RIPE, NATION WILL
THROW ITS STRENGTH TO
SIDE OF ALLIES.

Lisbon, (via Paris) Feb. 12.-That
the government of Portugal has re.
solved to carry out the policy decided
on by congress August s and Novem-
Der %, was the assertion made yes
terday by Foreign Minister Monteiro
in a statement to the press regarding
the international situation.
The decisions of congress referred
by Foreign Minister Monteiro were to
the effect that Portugal should CO.
operate with the allies whenever that
step seemed necessary. A treaty Of
alliance between Portugal and Great
Britain requires that the former
country shall supply England with 10
900 troops when she Is at war POrtu-
guese troops have been operating
against the Germans in Angola, west
ern Africa for some time. A dispatch
from Berlin on February said in
formation had been received from Lis
bon that reinforcements had been sent
to Angola.
Portugal has been making military
preparations most of the time since the
war began, but uncertain internal
political conditions are said to have in
terfered somewhat with these opera
tions. A part of the army already has
been modified and it's strength at
present is believed to be about 100000
men. A second mobilization would
bring this figure Up to at least 245,-
900. The Portuguese navy has in COM
mission five protected cruisers, three
destroyers, four torpedo boats and
three submarines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-13
CHOLERA REPORT DENIED.

Petrograd, Feb. 12.-"No cases of
cholera have been reported in Petro-
grad" is the reply made by the semi
official news agency to THE report that
cholera is prevalent in the Russian
capital.
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HYMN WRITER DIES.

bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 12.-Fanny
Crosby, well known hymn writer, died
today at her home in her ninety-fifth
year.
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The midland journal., 1915-08-27
ROW AT coLORED CAMP.
Moman Bystander Receives Prob
able Fatal Injuries.

The colored camp meeting at frederick
town, in the First district was the scene
of general disorder Sunday evening when
several persons were shot and drunken
ness prevailed Sheriff Morgan and his
deputies were summoned, and on arriving
on the grounds discovered Andrew Sewell
and Mrs. Mary Young were in serious
condition. suffering with shot wounds.
They were sent to Elxton Hospital, and
it is believed the woman will not recover.
Howard Sewell, aged 20 years who start
ed the shooting. was landed in Elkton jail
Monday. The prisoner is alleged to have
first shot Thomas Green. the bulle, taking
effect ia Green's shoulder, when the latter,
in attempting 10 return the shot. fired on
Samuel Sewell. the father of the young
prisoner. Thomas Longerthen drew his
revolver. and in trying to get Green, who
was making his escape. shot Mrs Young.
Green and Longer then escaped into Della
ware
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
oxford Chautauqua.

Oxford Chautauqua opened on Thurs
day afternoon OF this week and will close
Wednesday evening. Sept 1 The pro-
gram includes the best in oratory. in litefa.
ture. in music on the platform.
Friday afternoon and evening Spinger
and Chautauqua Entertainers win appear
in magic and music.
Saturday. concert by Crawford Adams
Co. At night lecture by DR.. Russell II.
Conwell. Acres oflDiamonds. .
Monday, afteroon and evening. concert
by Colangelo's Italian Band.
Tuesday, Boston oratorio Artists. At
night, lecture by Montaville Flowers,
Rebuilding the Temple" F."
Wednesday, concert by Varkony- Hines
Co.. and lecture in afternoon BY Maud
Ballington Booth.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Neal OF the Navy.

A serial story constructed along entirely
new lines will begin in The North American
for Thursday. August 26, and be continued q
chapter day.
The title of the story is Meal of the Navy
the author is William Hamilton Osborne. one
Of the leading American creators of fiction
Incident after incidnet of the most thrilling
character combine to make the story grip the
attention of the reader, and motion pictures
based upon these incidents will be shown in
leading theaters. thus heighteniug the interest
of the reader.
The first episode of the story-the first six
instalments and the first two reels of the mo.
tion picture-are based upon the catastrophe
of Mount Pelee, and SO successfully have they
been written and planned that they send the
story off at rattling gait. The picture of the
scenes described will include many feet of
real volcanic eruption, one of the most mar
velous bits of action ever shown on the screen.
Meal of the Navy" represents another de-
parture. Never before has a writer of the
standing of Mr.. Osborne written an original
story with the purpose of having it screened.
1t marks new departure and new class OF
motfon-picture play.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
CANDIDATES.
Host OF Candidates File Papers For
The September Primary.
MANY ENTER RACE IN CECIL.

Tuesday was the last day for those who de-
sire to be candidates at the joint Democratic
and Republican primaries in Cecil county on
September IA, to file their nomination papers
and pay their entrance fees Those who
qualified were:
Republican, Clerk of the Circuit Court,
Charles S. Peacock, Cherry Hill. Register of
willis, B. B. Craycroft, Elkton; Thomas b.
Miller, Cherry Hill; Arthur Owens, Perryville.
County Commissioner. Levi K. Patterson,
Blythsdale; E. w. jackson, Perryville; VIM.
r. Cameron, Rising Sun; John y. johnson.
North East; Zachariah Leonard. Ninth dis
trict. Assistant County Treasurer. Arthur A..
Armour, Greenhurst; Philip M. Groves, Elk
ton. States Attorney, Charles B. Finley, Jr.,
Elkton. Judge of the Orphans Court,
Thomas s. Miller, Union; Tullard Buckworth'
Second district. Honse of Delegates, Elwood
Balderston, Colora; John A. Hartenstine,
Principle Furnace; Andrew Reynolds, North
East. Sheriff, William E. Taylor. Cecilton.
Democrat Clerk of the Court, William d.
Deshane, Earleville; j. w. McAllister, VIM.
G. Purnell and H. Arthur Mitchell. Eikton; y.
Albert Roney North East; j. II. Kimble,
Rising Sun; Thomas j. Murray. Port Deposit
Register of Wills, Rufus B. Bowland. Eikton;
James G. McCauley, Leeds; Walter l. Smith,
Pleasant Hill; E. Kurtz Taylor, Blythedale;
Richard B. Merritt Warwick. Sheriff, Jacob
H. Reynolds, Elkton; Clinton j. Yerkes, Not
tingham; George Benson. Chesapeake City;
John f. Pierce, Colora; Richard K. Barnes,
Charlestown; William T. Chidesser, Chiids.
County Treasurer, Charles II. Gatcheil Fair
Hill. Assistant County Treasurer. Charles r
Cooke, Elk Mills; Walter P. Martindell,
Blue Ball. Elmer McCardell. Liberty Grove.
County Commissioners, George r. Ewing,
Fair Hill; j. Turner Cameron. Zion; James L.
Watts. Cecilton; Theodore B. Holden, Elk
Neck. States Attorney. Henry L, Constable
and Omar D.. Crothers. Elkton. House OF
Delegates, George A. Atkinson, Cecil Clyde
Squier, Port Deposit; Frederick H. LETTER,
Elkton; George w. Cosden and Charles 7. +.
Mearns, North East; John B. Slicer and E..
Nelson James, Rising Sun; John w. Bou-
chell, Chesapeake City. Judge of the Orphans
Court, Milton s. Sentman, Fair Hill; Powell f.
Johns, Warwick; s. Willis Lusby, Cecilton;
James J. McCauley, Leeds; A. P. Jackson,
Principle Furnace.
The candidates on the general State ticket
are:
Governor Republican, o. e. Weller. Balti-
more county, and William T. Warburton.
Cecil county. Democratic, Emerson G. Har-
rington, Dorchester county, and Blair Lee.
Montgomery county.
Attorney General Republican, Albert A.
Doub, Allegany county. Democratic, Wms
Mines Maloy and Albert g. Ritchie, both of
Baltimore.
Comptroller Robert B. Duer,
Somerset county, and Charles f. Macklin,
Howard county. Democratic, William b.
Copper, Kent county, and Hugh A. McMullen,
Allegany county.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Reception At West Nottingham
Manse.

Rev. and Mrs. f. Harl Huffman gave a
reception to the congregation Of. West
Nottingham Presbyterian church last
Thursday evening In honor OF Mr.. Huff
mans father, mother and sister. Mr. and
Mrs. J.. A. Huffman, and Miss Jessie
Huffman. of Charlottesville. Ohio. and
Mrs. Huffman's sister and niece, Mrs.
Sarah Hough and Miss Adah Hough, Of
Delaware, Ohio.
In the receiving line were. J.. Burton
Wiley. S. T,Wiley, Miss Mabel Wiley.
Chas. S. Pyle, Mr.. and Mrs. William T.
Fryer, Rev. and Mrs. F. H. Huffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. ! A. Huffman. Miss Jessie
Huffman. Mrs. Sarah Hough and Miss
Adah Hough.
Light refreshments were served. Those
serving at the punch bowl were Misses
Frances Steele. Mary Cross. Sara Fryer,
Esther Maxwell, Virginia Maxwell. Helen
Cameron, Adah Hough. Anna Martindale,
Nettie Mccullough, Ellen Steele and
Violette Fryer.
About $50 attended, and very pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27

Shot down by an unknown colored man,
William Lennon of near West Grove,
died Monday morning in the Chester
County Hospital. No reason Is known
for the shooting nor has the murderer
been apprehended.
In fit of dependency Eli Logan, aged
az, farmer of near Unionville, Chester
county. committed suicide Thursday last,
by drinking carbolic acid. He nformerly
lived at West Grove, where he was em-
ployed at the casket factory. A widow
and FIVE children SaTvive.
The abundance OF peaches this summer
has knocked the bottom out of usual high
prices and the growers are complaining
bitterly. AT the orchards on the Eastern
Shore and in the Baltimore markets fine
peaches are reported as selling as low as
fifteen cents a basket. In our local mar
ket peaches have not been plentiful.
The peach crop. unhaTmed by frosts in
the early part Of the spring. has been
enormous aud il is said it has not yet
reached It's apex. The mountain peaches
arc heginning to reach the city markets.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
THEODORE.

Mrs. Jennie Dunlap. has returned home
after spending her vacation with her sister.
Mrs. Harry Reynolds.
Mrs. Lydia Taylor and children. of Chester,
have been spending some time with Mrs. Tay-
lor's mother, Mrs. Charles Bryan.
Miss Pearl Williams entertained Miss Jen-
ME Let's and friend, Miss Rebeka Hutchin-
son, as Saturday Monday guests.
Mrs. s. t. Devine and daughter, Miss Lena,
of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs. H. M. Harten-,
stine.
Mrs. William Minor, of Leslie, spent an
Afternoon in this vicinity last week.
Mr.. Joe Williams reports the largest crop Of
tomatoes in tho neighborhood.
Mrs. Harry e. Abrams has been under the
weather but is much improved st the present
writing.
Miss Rhoda Let's spent the day with Miss
Eva Irwin Sunday.
Miss Ethel Rutter, OF North East, is the
guest of Miss Tacy Williams.
Mr.. Orlando Wilson, of Akin. who recently
returned from a worlds cruise on the battle;
ship Missouri, is visiting Miss Lenna Devine.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
ON HONEYMOON TRIP.

We received call on Friday morning
from VIM. c. Schmelke. who was on the
hunt of road map
Mr. Schmelke and his wife, who was
Miss Bernice Logue, were married in
Pleasantville. New York, on July s. are
on their honeymoon trip. They have a
big. staunchly built wagon, drawn by a
sturdy gray horse, and are making easy
stages of a journey that may end in Florida
or be continued on to Texas. Time is no
object. as they are out to see the country,
moving from place to place and cam ping
by the roadside, as they see fit. The
wagon is high and roomy, and is fitted
with cots. small stove. etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schmelke were both pu-
pills in the Pleasantville High School.
and stopped la West Chester last week
for a visit to Miss Helen Heed, an in
structor ia the school.
The bride and groom are accompanied
by John Howard Lawson. of New York
city, an author and playwright, who will
leave them in Baltimore, while they CON-
tinue on their way.
The party camped near Pleasant Mead
ow school on Wednesday and Thursday
The young men offered to assist with the
threshing Thursday afteroon, onsthe farm
of E. R.. Seabod in return for a bag OF
feed for the horse, and DOC" gave them
n ;oh .sslt
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Receives $500 For Injuries.

The case of Rudolph Lay, of Perryman,
versus the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany was settled last week. Last Nov
ember while crossing the railroad tracks
at Aberdeen. Mr.. Lay was struck by the
midnight train. which broke his right leg
and otherwise severely cut and bruised
him. Suit was brought in Hartford coun-
ty and the case later removed to Balti-
more county, where trial was held. A
verdict was rendered in the court at Tow
son on April J last for $4,000 damages.
The company filed motion for new
trial which was overruled. and both sides
agreed upon $500 A settlement
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
WOODLAWN.


Miss Cornelia $. Abrahams has been spend
ing the past ten days at Buna Vista. Pa
Mrs. Sarah e. Seager of Boone, Md, is the
guest of Mrs. M. L. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Tyson and Mr. and Mrs.
c. L. Thompson spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Janney of Andora.
The Ladies' Aid Society cleared about 500 at
the luncheon given at the Inn Farmers Day.
Mrs. Clifton Miller spent several days re-
Gently at Chester Heights Camp Meeting.
Mrs. Geo. Tyson spent several days in Balto..
last week.
. Miss Ida Thompson spent several days
with friends camping on Furnace Creek this
week.
Mrs e T Bryde and Miss Mildred Bryde of
Glenolden, Pa, have been visiting her mother,
Mrs Tyson
Misses Annie and M o jackson returned
Friday from three weeks sojourn at Chau-
tauqua
Miss Helen Bentz of Jersey City is the guest
of the Misses Rawlings
Miss Deliah Mackinson of Philadelphia,
visited her nephew. Mr. Edmund Rrown from
Friday to Sunday
Miss Elizabeth Owens entertained few
friends Saturday evening in honor of her
birthday
Misses Ethel and Nolie Charsha accompanied
their cousin Miss Mildred Charsha to her home
in Wilmington, Thursday for a visit
Mrs Samuel Jones and daughter of Darling
ton. Md, visited Mrs G E Tyson last week.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
State plans To Erect New Bridges.

In linking up the new road system of
Maryland with new bridges, the State
Roads Commission estimates that over
ST., 900. 600 will be needed 1t is not pro-
posed to build these bridges at once. but
to erect them on gradual scale The
next General Assembly is expected to pass
bills carrying appropriations for the work.
The new structures as designed will re-
place old ones in most cases. and are con-
sidered necessary, as the present struct-
ures are either unsafe or are approaching
that condition.
Among the new bridges desired are the
following in Cecil county:-Bohemia Riv-
er, $Ioo. 900; Sassafras River. $4,000;
at Chesapeake City. $50. 900; Elk River,
$50 900; at Principe, $4,000
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Clarence Walmsley.

Former Police Sergeant Clarence
Walmsley, of Baltimore, died suddenly
at his home in that city Aug I6, follow.
ing an attack of acute indigestion. He
had been unwell for sevreal days.
Sergeant Walmsley was native oi
Cecil County. being born at Frederick
town March IL, 1855. He went to Balti-
more when young man, and was ap.
pointed to the police force in 1889. In
1900 he was promoted to sergeant. and
after efficient service was retired several
years ago.
He,is survived by one daughter and
one spn; also three sisters and one bro.
ther.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
WEST NOTTINGHAM.

Miss Mary Balance and sister, Mrs. Anna
Martin, of Wilmington. have been spending
some time at West Nottingham.
A goodly number attended the picnic held
at Betterton last week. Quite number
went to the popular resort in their autoes.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Buchanan and daugh.
ter, visited Jehoiakim buchanan at State
Sanitarium last week.
Robert Love was Coatesville visitor last
week.
Edward Woodrow who has been on the sick
list, is able to he about again.
Prof. Walter l.. Crate is the new principal
who will take charge OF the Acadamy and
dormitory this fall. He was entertained last
week at the home of G. II. Thompson. He ex
poets to return Sept. to take charge.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Run over BY Auto.

Sergeant Hiram Webb. of the Fairmount
Park guards. Philadelphia, was run over
by an auto last week. while directing
traffic on the west side drive. The injur-
les received resulted in his death. The
deceased was 65 years of age. and he is
survived by his wife. who was Miss Annie
Rambo. of Elkton, and two SONS and a
daughter. viz, Rambo, William and
Helen Webb.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Mrs. oliver T. Rambo.

Mrs. Alice Rambo. wife of Oliver T.
Rambo. died suddenly from heart disease
Aug H. at her home near Iron Hill. She
was go years of age, and leaves her hus-
band and FIVE small children.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Mrs. Elisha Mahoney.

Mary Elizabeth, wife of Elisha Mahon.
ey. died Friday morning at her home near
Union, this county. aged 70 years, ol
of the arteries. She had been
in i'll health for the past three years. Her
husband and seven children survive
Funeral was held on Tuesday; intermenl
in North East cemetery.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
DEATHS.
William Shaffer.

William Shaffer. an aged resident of
Elkton, died Aug IS, at his home in that
town, from cancer. He was 10 his Soth
year. His wife and one son survive.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27

: E. Nelson James. of Rising Sun, an
nounces his candidacy for the House of
Delegates in our advertising columns. and
takes occasion to tell where he stands on
reform measures aud also on the State
road subject, which Is of vital interest to
residents of this section. In view of the
fact that the State Roads Commission has
seen fit to practically abandon the route
through upper Cecil, as originally laid
out by Governor Crothers' com mission.
According to the sporting editor of the
Oxford News, the race horse 'Pesky,"
formerly owned by Chris Snyder of Rising
Sun. has been bringing home the money
upon several occasions and the followers
of the ponies from this section are watch.
ing the performance with more than usual
interest
East Nottingham Quarterly Meeting OF
Friends. will be held Seventh day. 18th
inst. at 10 O'Clock. Prof. Daniel Batch
ellor. OF Philada.. is expected to be in at
tendance.
A Carnival under the auspices OF Ban
ner Council win be held in the grove al
Calvert on Wednesday and Thursday,
Sept. and 9,
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
WheeIer-Alexander.

The marriage of Miss Helen Alexander,
daug hter of Mr.. and Mrs. William w.
Alexander. and Alison H. Wheeler. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Al. F. Wheeler. took
place in Elkton. Tuesday afternoon, Aug
IT, The newly-weds will reside in Ok
ford.
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
MRS. Jane McMahonI.

Mrs. Jane Mcmahon, wife of the late
Thomas Mcmahon, of near Pleasant Hill,
died at the home Of her son-in-law, Fran
els P. Donnelly, in Philada.. Aug 10. aged
SO years. One son and two daughters sur
vive. The body was taken to Elkton for
interement.s
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Samuel D. Holt.

/. Samuel Holt, of Llanerch. Pa. who
was engaged in the engraving and print
ing business, died Aug ID. at Cleveland,
Ohio, following an operation for appendi-
citis. He was AZ years of age, and is sur
;vived by his wife, who was Miss .Maude
Hague, of Elkton. and three small child
The midland journal., 1915-08-27
Tuck-Hohn.

Miss Rena Adele Holm, Port Deposit.
and Bennett Franklin Tuck. of Athens.
Ca, were married Aug IL, at the home of
the bride. by Rev. F. x. Moore. of the M,
E. church. They will reside in Athens.