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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-18
70 HAVE MENAoERIE.

Mason City, May 15.-Mason Cit.
is laying the foundation for a parl
menagerie. Today a number o
wolves were secured and a space will
be especially built for them in the hill
side Of the park 1t is expected sooI
to procure some bears and possibl,
two buffalo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-18

resting open on the back of her chair
completed the picture of an up to date
woman well dressed.
So diverse are the effects gained
with these jackets, it is hard to believe
so many frocks have the same feature.
Here, is coatee of robins egg blue
tafteta. fitted through the body, hav-
ing faring tails, and 'leg O. mutton"
sleeves set in with narrow frills re-
vived from Victorian styles. This is
worn with voluminous skirt of net.
There is a frock of cotton crepe, en-
broidered and hemstitched in pink
with coatee Of pink linen while mod
black faille cut on the bolero order.
Indeed, there is no end to the mate.
rails. Dolly Warden taffetas. deep old
world pink and brilliant blue taffetas,
failles and MORE silks make quaint
coates for crinoline frocks and not
few Of the bolero effects are fashioned
of lace or fine embroidery. There is
also lace material, lately launched
on the market, for dresses of this type,
the texture like fine wolfe embroider-
ed with garlands in pastel shades.
Aside from the fabrics accessories
are SO attractive, they in no small
measure account for the success of the
lingerie dress, for there is many a
maiden who buys frock that she may
have the girdle that goes with It, AL.
though, it is an acknowledged fact.'
waists are gradually growing smaller,
the girdle still follows straight lines.
Loose crush girdles Of taffeta, MORE
silk or primly Powered belts OF narrow
grosgrain are pretty finishes for flmy
frocks.
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One kept furtive eye on Bob. He
was under surveillance. Now he
could understand why the monocle
man let him flutter this way and that
with seeming unconcern. Oh. he was
being dallied with, sure enough! That
monocle man. was argus-eyed. Bob
the breakfast table.
Miss Gerald's shadow fell abruptly
at Bob's feet. He saw 1t before he
saw her-a radiant, accusing patrician
presence. The girl carried golf
stick, but there wasl;no caddy in sight
INF. Bennett" said Miss Gerald,
with customary directness, do you
know who poisoned my aunt's dog?"
Bo- scrambled to his feet awkward
w. Her loneliness alone was enough
to embarrass him. mo" he said.
"He was poisoned that night you
left" she said. and went on studying
him.
Bob pondered heavily II the dog
had been killed with golf stick, for
example. he might have been to blame.
sYou are sure he was poisoned? he
asked with an effort.
CSTldlulS. III oui "a 100.
well, didn't do It," said Bob.
Were you in any way responsible
for it, She stood like an angel Of
the flaming sword in the doorway,
where the sunlight framed her figure.
She rather intoxicated poor Bob.
'Not to my knowledge" he said. OF
course the commodore might have
poisoned the dog, but 1t was unlikely
Probably that inside operator, or his
outside pal had "done the deed" A
dog would be in their way
Miss Gerald considered. There Is
another question I should like to ask
YOU Mr., Bennett" she said presently.
Go on" returned Bob, with dark
forebodings.
Are you sleep walker?"
mo"
Then why do you 60 wandering
around nights when every one else
has retired? Last night, for ex-
ample?"
$50 that hammer thrower told you,
did he?" remarked Bob. II thought
he would"
do you blame him."
"Oh, l suppose 1t was his duty" Ev-
cry one seemed telling on Bob at
present.
''You do not deny it,"
why should I?'
"Then we may accept his version
of the story?"
Eyes. l presume it was correct"
Again Miss Gerald remained
thoughtful and Bob glanced out to-
ward the gardeners. One Of them
seemed to have edged nearer. Bob
smiled little glumly After having
caught him in the web, the spiders
were now winding the strands around
and around him. Spiders do that when
they don't want to devour their victim
right off. They mummify the victim,
as it we're, and tuck him away for the
morrow.
''Why"-the accusing presence was
again speaking did you go down
stairs after that first night Of your ar
rival, after all the household had re-
tired?'
Bob would have given great deal
not to answer that, but he had to. Il
was showing some people out"
Your accomplices?'
They might be called that" Mis-
erably He wouldn't "give away" Dan
and the others, unless he had to-un-
less truth compelled him to designate
them by name as his accomplices.
Are you aware, Mr. Bennett, of the
seriousness of your answer"
Yes, I know. But how did you
know-that I went down stairs?"
Il thought l heard some one go
down. And then / got up and you
went by my door, and looked out.
ever SO quietly. You went in Dollys
room and she woke up and caught you
trying to take her brooch"
Il,l, II. XALhok NJ tho TIC
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-18
NEW SHARON BABY
IS PRIZE WINNER

New Sharon, May 15.-William Rich
ards Williams. son Of Mr.. and Mrs Roy
williams Of New Sharon, was exhibit
ed at the baby health contest in Grin
nell last Tuesday and Wednesday by
his grandmother, Mrs. VIM. Young, and
he was awarded first prize in the two
year class. William is two years and
eight months old.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-18
SELECT SENIOR PLAY.

Iowa City May 1b.-"The Grand Ar
my Man" will be the play to be pre-
scented by the senior class at the an
nual commencement of the University
OF Iowa this June. It was secured on
special royalty from David Belasco
the famous New York producer.
The play will be coached by Miss
Norma R. Harrison Of Cleveland, O..
former instructor in public speaking
in the university.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-18

New York, May 15.- Nowhere Is
the American idea of directness moro
strongly felt than in clothes. Paris Of
fers a wealth OF ideas and America
selects one After weeks of hesitation
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-18
LOST LEG IN RUNAWAY.

MaSSena, May 15.--By Jumping from
his buggy in runaway John Burnett
fractured his leg in such a manner that
samputation was necessary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06

Walter Davis, president; G. Rey-
ONE, vice president; J. H. Turley, fl
nancial secretary; William Malley, re-
cording secretary; E. G. Healey, trea-
surer; R. Malley, conductor; H.
Brenke, SENTINEL Walter Davis, J. H.
Turley, E. C. Healey, A. W. Lehman
and C. Reyome, delegates to Trades
Council.
At the social session, refreshments
were served by the members of the
ladies' auxiliary, music was supplied
by Prof. Seibert's Pine Bluff orchestra,
and the evening was delightfully."-
spent by the large number of mem
bers and friends of both organizations
who were present.
The ladies' auxiliary will give a
masquerade ball at the Bluff City club
hall the night of Thursday, January
81, and the machinists' lodge last
night named committee to assist the
auxiliary on that occasion, the COM
mittee being composed Walter Davis.
H. Carter and V. Albright.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
PERSONALS.

James e. Madding has returned
from a visit to Little Rock.
Attorney Clifford B. Foster is back
from a visit to New Orleans, where
he spent the holiday season.
Edwin Stewart, division freight
agent of the Cotton Belt, with head
quarters at Little Rock, spent yester-
day in Pine Bluff on BUSINESS.
F. NJ. Oudin, Of Pine Bluff was in
town this morning en- route home
from Ell Dorado, where he has been
transa citing business for several days.
--Camdcn Herald.
Carl Brown. son Of Ross Brown, a
resident of Lakeside, has gone 70
Europe on a steamer carrying con-
signment of horses for the French
government. according to letter re-
ceived by his father yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
MISSOURI WANTS
MAN Held HERE.
Rockport Sheriff Wires
Chief to Hold Allen Dren-
men at All Hazards.
IS ROBBER SUSPECT
kensett, Ark, Marshal Comes With
Bank Official to Look at Prisoner,
But Are Unable to Identity Him
as Bandit.

Allen Drennen. a white man, aged
about 30 years, IS held at the police
station, awaiting the arrival of
Sheriff B. NJ. Reynolds of Rochp,rt
Mo, who will take him back 10 tina.
state
1t is not known here what charge
is held against Bremen in Missouri,
although Dronren himself says he is
wanted for violating the state game
laws, by using a seine while fishing,
IN lakes and rivers of the Rockpc"t
vicinity.
Drennen was arrested Saturday
night on suspicion, by the city pn-
lice. Nothing definite was known
about him, but his actions had been
i looked upon as suspicious and he was
Jailed. He would not talk about him
self Hi- pockets contained several
letters from members of his family
which lives near Rockport, and these
showed he was wanted at RockDort
for something. He was urged by his
family to remain out Of Missouri. The
authorities at Rockport were notified,
and Yesterday Sheriff Reynolds telo-
graphed Chief Stewart to hold Dren-
men. that Reynolds is coming for him
and has already obtained reauisition
papers. Reynolds also advised that
il necessary the local police charge
Drennen with being fugitive from
| justice.
| From thu tenor OF the letters found
on Drennen's person and from the
! tone of the sheriff's telegram th2
| police are Of the opinion that Dran
| men is wanted for something moro
serious than violating the gama laws.
unless the Missouri authorities en-
| force the game laws in an unusually
stringent manrer.
rs Suspected Elsewhere.
| Additional interest in Drennen's
enee was created YESTERDAY whom
City Ma rshal Honevcntt of Kensett
Ark called a. t''n no1ieo e+at'c" ord
exrressnd the belize that 4ho nrisoro"
is the Gone hardit" who held IN and
rcbhed the bank at Kensett some
weoks ago.
Nrt Hoc evcvtt brought with him
| ono cf tha clerks Of the banw. tn
| identify the prisoner. hut positive
identification was annarentlv irros-
sih1e. the ole~1- saying the rohher
wore automobile goggles. which
changed his appearance considerably
| Drenren has been in Pine P1ufe
about tw" wee%, ar moro. a"oordino
| IN the rc1ion IIn hos c:,,,,o Of mon w
On denosit in one cf thu lona, hanks
and anpears to have been receiving
| remittarces from home. Fe was IN
F! touch with several Pine Bluff real
estate men, dickering over the rur-
chase Of farm nroDertv in this sec
ton. Since arriving here. he has
been receivino mail under the name
of "E. G. Robinson" and It is roid
This name he also used as an alia~ ~
hi c'hc'- +rens"ctions here. The
rolice watched his movements two or
three davs before he was arresteG
and then it devclored that he also
YVES watchine thr police hrvi',~ w.
marked to on of his aeeociates hero.
when thew nose~a Chief Stewart @,
the street. "That fellow is plain
clothes man."
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Flrs1 "eamo Law"

The first game law" for the protec
ton Of wild animals and birds was
enacted in 1908 by William the Con.
querot. This decree Of the Norman
king was called forest law, but its
principal purpose was the preserva.
ton Of game. Forfeiture Of property
was made a penalty for killing or dis
abling any kind Of wild beast, while
the slayer Of stag, buck or boar.
II convicted. had his eyes put out.
These laws, Of course, applied only to
the masses, since the royalty and no
bility were permitted to kill as much
as they pleased. in fact. the princt
pal purpose of the pioneer game law
was to provide sport for the few. The
first parliamentary game law in Eng
land was passed in 1896. Game laws
In America have become increasingly
strict of late years, but they were
adopted too late to save many species.
notably the buffalo. from almost COM
plete extinction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
MACHlN|STS and
LADIES Celebrate
Installation of Officers Followed Last
Night by Reception rendered
by Ladies.

Members of Cotton Belt lodge NO.
81. International Association OF Ma
chinists, installed the recently.elected
officers at their regular meeting at
the Labor temple last night, and 81
ter the business session, participated
in an informal entertainment rendered
them and their friends by the ladies'
auxiliary of the organization.
The ladies' auxiliary. Pine Grove
lodge No. 40. installed their new offl-
GERS yesterday afternoon, the officers
being as follows: ,r.a
Mrs. M. Malley, president; MRS
George Candy, past president; MIS-
M Ottie, vice president; Mrs. A: H.
Raster, financial secretary; MRS.
waiter Davis, recording secretary;
Mrs. o. B. Underwood, treasurer;
Mrs: Charles d Fisher, cnaS Mrs. john
Brenke, sentinel. .h+ ~,
The officers installed last night by
the machinists are as follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
ID
PLAN BANQUET TO
HONOR DR.. JORDAN
Former Students of Jordan
Academy Launch Move to
Display Appreciation.

DR.. Junius Jordan, superintendent
of the Pine Bluff public school sys-
tenn, is to be the guest Of honor at a
banquet to be rendered by men who
were students at the Jordan academy.
which the present school, head cons E. u
Quoted for many years previous TO
1895. Some of the most successful
men in Pine Bluff and other places
were students at the Jordan academy,
and it is with a. desire, to 70 DISPLAY
esteem and appreciation of their
former, tutor that. the banquet ia
being arranged. / !, ~
A number Of; eistwhile Jordan
Academy bows assembled, at the office
of Charles Haycock yesterday. after.
noon, and launched the plan fol. az
demonstratiqnSp BY formihs It enhp0T aFEy.
organization with II If d, .photnpS esl
chairman; aehayl ~ Hasaye c oSak; fss sa
urer, and w. N. sYrulock. secretary.
When 1t was decided that; the affair
shouldstake the, form safka bandret II,
and c. Nj Nichol ,wefesnam Id as e.
committee on .afrangems1tg. Ii ! \.
AS 1T is the sentinleht rather Jhhan
the elaborateness of the affair that
is intended to count, the decision was
reached to hold the assessment to 81
plate. The affair is TO take place
at the, Hotel Jefferson on IA date that
will be most. convenient. for, the ma
jority Of the ex-students. . s4
Because a list@of all the old stu
dents lis not procurable, the commit
tee requests that all who. attended
Jordan academy and desireS to take
part in rendering this homage to
their former tutor communicate i'm
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
PLIGHT TR0TH AMIDST
rain OF GUN SHELLS
First Marriage Under Fire During
European War Takes Place
Near Arras.

Pals, Jan. 5.-The first marriage
under fire has just taken place near
Arras. At midday the bridegroom,
Private LeNoir, emerged from tine
trenches, scraped the mud from hts
clothing, washed up and marched
with a couple of soldier comrades tc
the city hall, where he met the bride.
a Parisienne dress-maker, who hal
journeyed thither by special permit.
Shells fell thick in the village dur:nS
the ceremony. After the wedding
breakfast, Private LeNoir shouldered
his rifle and returned to the trenches.
The bride returned to Paris.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Museum Of Shoes.

A Berlin. Germany, notary named
Sauter, who died recently. made a
hobby of collecting fine boots and
shoes. At the time Of his death he
had museum Of more than 5000 pairs,
all calalogued and so strictly guarded
that not even his wife was permitted
to enter the room where he kept the
collection.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
mediately with the treasurer OF the
organization, Charles HaycOck.
Modern Society Arrogance.

Manners seem to be largely mat
ter of Individual preference since there
is SO little harmony in opinion A w1
man who condemns praise Of a pretty
gown or becoming hat on the score
Of bad taste will openly critictse her
netghbor for acts which are not to her
liking. This is, on the whole, a great
zeal Of arrogance shown in setting up
q standard end expecting the rest Of
humanity 10 follI,w it.-EXchanRa-
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Marriage License.

License for the marriage of Lucius
Morris, aged II, and Ethel Strawn,
aged II, was issued yesterday. Both
being under legal age, the application
was signed by the fathers Of the
parties, M. T. Morris and w. R.
Strawn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
cos4 Artillerv off TO Hawaii.

San Francisco, Jan. 5.-The mill
tarv garrison at Hawaii is being
strengthened as rapidly s accomoda-
lions can he ARRANGED upon the
islands. The ninetv-first company OF
coast artillery which has been at
jackson Barracks La, sailed today for
Fort Kamehameha.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Not Likely to Become Expert.

A beginner at golf was playing his
drst game, and his opponent was
struggling with his emotions as he
watched the attempt to hit the ball.
But he was unable to repress a smile
when he overheard his caddie remark
to his chum: 'Bill, il he was a-playin'
with new laid eggs his golf wouldn't
cost him much. would i'll"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Petty Thieves Busy.

Petty thieves are keeping police,
sheriff's officers and cOnstables busy
now, although so far nearly every
case reported to the officers has been
followed by the arrest of the guilty
person. Last night complaints were
made of the theft of a bicycle from
Second and Main streets, and the
stealing of a pair of shoes from a
house in Fourth avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Where Shakespeare Helps.

WHeTo 0HdNSoPed10 tIStp0e
4 always aim to have some Shakes.
3eare in my theater during the win.
:er," said the manager of the Punkin.
town opera house. "Ycu think the
public demands it?' Nope. But it
helps business n the long run. It
makes 'em appreciate Uncle Tom'e
Cabin and Ten Nights Ana Barroom.' !"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Held to Grand Jury.

Wilson Bradley and Frank Simpson,
negroes arrested Sunday by Deputy
Sheriff J. L. McBurnett, were bound
over to the grand jury by Justice of
the Peace &c. P. Roebuck on charges
of grand larceny. The negroes are
accused Of the theft of a hog. They
are in Jail in default Of bonds Of
$500.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Ordeal Of Touch.

An indication Of the belief that hu.
man blood has vital connection with
It's divine source IL found in the wide
spread opinion that the blood of .
murdered person will bear witness
against the murderer by flowing afresh
at his touch. Literature teens With
Incidents Of the ordeal o: touch"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Rich Corset Maker White Slaver9

KlCh COTseC MHk0F VHICc C1"VeHs
Chicago, Jan. 5.-Julius Heilner, OF
New York, president Of the Princess
Corset Co., who waived extradition.
appeared in court here today charged
with violation of the Mann white
slave act. He was arrested on the
complaint of the mother of pretty
Florence Giddens. an emplove OF :"
Chicago store to which he sold goods,
and has been held in $4,000 bail.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Swine Breeders.

Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 5.-The In
diana Poland China Swine Breeders
association met here TODAY to near
experts upon the local development O.
the industry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
T,oses FINGERS i'm Saw,

Three fingers and the thumb We're
amputated from the right hand OF Ed
Lindsay Monday while he was work
ing a saw At his home on the Cam
don road. about four miles from the
city
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
un-Amerlcan.

by jove. old chap. you're an hour
late!" THAT chauffeur Of mine cam
not accdstom himself to disreGarding
laws and ordinancesi Pick.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
Surely the Limit.

Overheard on street car: Il hate
20 knock my own brother. but II is
no1ance was an alley that boob WOULD
Dc = boulevard. "-Kansas City Star.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1915-01-06
. c. 7. U. Meetings
1nr;SEat;va Affairs.

G. 7. q. Meetings
Legislative Affairs.
The w. C. r. U. will meet i'll regu
session Thursday Afternoon at 2:3o
a,ock at the Lakeside Methodist
urch It will be Legislative meet
. and the public is cordially in
tod to be in attenZance. The fol-
wing program has been prepare;
h the occasion:
Opening hymn, Onward, Christian
bldiers."
Scripture, First Psalm.
Duet. "Saved By Grace Mrs. Fl. c
ilson and e. B. Culpepper.
The following legislative needs &
9 state will be discussed by promi-
Int workers:
Needed institutions of Arkansas
Predetermined"
'Delinquent Boy aud ~.ri."
Improvement in Reform School,
ISIS Houston.
Solo, "Old Friends of Nine" Mrs.
B. Logue, (Wagner.)
eRelations Of These Needs to STATE
de Prohibition" Rev. Marion n
aldrip.
Solo. zone Sweetiy Schema
cught," Mrs n. c. Wilson Gam
pse.)
rsome Other Urgent Needs for the
BITE Of Arkansas" by Rabbi Josan''
Bin.
Music.
FWhat Can Our Union Do to Help
ese Needs?" Dr.. Lillian Hisin-
ham.
brganist, Mrs. Frank Thompson.
Stocking Club
ENJOYABLE Meeting.
frs. c. u. Mayield was hostess yes
DAY afternoon to the Silk Stocking
b. which held one of its usual en-
able sessions at her home, 500 West
III avenue. There was large at.
dance, Mrs. Hubert Strange WIN
g the club prize and Mrs. George
ing being awarded the guests
,e.
but of-town ladies in attendance
e Miss Williamson Of Birmingham,
!, who is the guest of Mrs. Mason
lDot, and Miss Nell Hearn of Abe
rle, N. C., who is visiting her sis
Mrs. Charles Triplett.
ISIS Flossie Potter of Carlisle, H..
he guest of Mrs. 0. NJ. Lyons and
S. ]. McCarra.
RS. S. Long and Miss Gladney
Ter left last night for Little Rock
visit friends.
r. and Mrs. Johr Temple have
Fed into their handsome new home,
Seventeenth ard Oak streets.
rs c. A. Green and children,
n rlie and Elizabeth, left Yesterday
New Boston, Texas, to visit reia
he Hotel Pines announces a Cahe-
Dinner for Thursday n. ut, from
to l. Diners will be allowed to
&c between the courses.
rs. Joe S. Altschul left yesterday
o CPA AuSoo, WIlCIC BIC Will
"a the remainder Of the winter sea-
with relatives and friends.
ne board of directors of the AS
ated Charities will meet in the
e OF the organization at the
mouse this morning at T. ~'cIo"t
IS. Charles A. Parker and child
nave returned TO their home at
!, Springs, after spending the holt
~ here with Mrs. Parker's par
By !. and Mrs. Charles D. Harrison
lemphls are here for while, Mr..
Flson to assist Commissioner W.
Il aylor of the traffic bureau for the
lrs few weeks.
- =. Adolph Hcgenscn has returned
: delightful visit the past two
lns with relatives and friends at
49, Fort Worth and Houston, Tex
ss Ellice Breathwit, who has been