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OLD BLACK JOE

uryeao black Jack 10 hands heavy body and
bone and has to be excellent breeder The first mule that
he sired sold Tor $50 90 cash weaving time Any Jack that will
sire mule that sold for $1,000 last fall deserves the patronage
the ounty
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
GENERALS
BADLY WOUNDED
Two Commanders Hit While Inspect.
ing Trenches.

Paris, March 13.-An official
statement issued by the war office
says:
'In the course of an inspection OF
an enemy first trench, thirty metres
(about ninety feet) away Gen. Mi
chael Joseph Maunoury, commander
of one of our armies and General de
Villara, commander of one of the
corps of his army were wounded by
bullets. They were examining the
German line through an embrasure.
1.-THE doctors have not yet given
an opinion on the gravity Of their
wounds
ITO the east of Lombaertzyde
(Belgium) we have taken German
fort about 100 metres in front of our
line OF trenches.
Three kilometers (1.S6 miles)
east of Armentieres (France, nine
miles northwest of Lille) the British
troops have occupied the village OF
Epinette. In the sector of Neuve
Chapelle the progress of the British
army has been followed up.
after repulsing two strong coun-
ter attacks, this army took possession
of that part of the German line
which was situated between the
hamlet of Pietre and the mill of the
same name and captured about four
hundred prisoners, including five Of
fcers.
"In Champagne on Thursday ev-
ening we carried, in front of the
ridge northeast of Mesnil, several of
the enemy's trenches and took some
prisoners, including officers"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
LAW SUIT over
sum OF $l.66
Boone Farmers in a Controversy Ov-
er Invasion of Corn Field
by Stock.
MUCH LITIGATION Is RESULT
ALI Happened Last Summer, but Only
Got Into the Courts
Now.
MUCH LITIGATION IS RESULT

Boone, la, March ia very in
portant lawsuit is on trial in the dis
trict court here in which $1.6e is
involved.
Last summer FIVE COWS belongiug
to John Brady, near here, entered
the field of his neighbor, NJ. H. Han.
nigan, and benevolently assimulated
some corn. Hannigan discovered the
cattle and drove them into his cwn
barnyard where they remained a day
or so.
Brady soon charged Hannigan
with cruelty to animals in not milk.
ing the COWS and had him brought
into the justice court where Hanni.
gan proved he had MIXED them and
was found not guilty.
In retaliation Hannigan brought
suit against Brady for $1.66 in pay
ment for the Germ the five COWS ate
while in this field. And this is to
be tried this week.
Hannigan, however, was yester-
day fined IS for carrying concealed
weapons, as charged by Brady, when
the latter went TO the formers harm
yard to get his stock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
ALIENATION THE
CHARGE IN SUIT
Morse Asks $4,000 Damages From
w. T. Summers for Tickle
Wife.
AUTO RIDES ARE INVOLVED.
Two Children Were Left to the Care
of the Husband, He
Asserts.
AUTO RIDES ARE INVOLVED.

Sidney, Ia, March 12.-One SEN
sational case to be tried here when
the petit Jury is summoned March
III is Guy Morse against w. T. Sum-
mers, Morse suing Summers for dam
ages in the amount of $4,000 for
alternating his wife's affections.
The petition recites that Morse
was married to Mary Ethel Bare on
Dec. II, 1908, and mutual love and
affection and respect held sway be-
tween them until January, 1914,
when the defendant Summers began
paying attentions to Mrs. Morse and
deliberately and premeditatedly Gull
tivated and caused to grow between
himself and Mrs. Morse a degree of
intimacy that gave him control of
her actions.
He took her on auto rides by day
and by night with deliberately
wicked and depraved purpose, there
by alternating her affections from the
plaintiff and causing her to desert
him and to leave him the care Of
their two little children, and 2
years old, and deprive him of her
companionship, society and assist.
ance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
WHO IS MYSTERIOUS
WOMAN AT Fl. DODGE
She Declines to Give Name and
Burns Detective is Working.

Fort Dodge. March IA Kan
sas City detective is here Investigate
ing the case of the mysterious
nameless woman found sitting on
the railroad track Wednesday, wait.
ing for a train to run over her. He
found a Kansas City telephone num-
Der in her diary and thinks he has
clue to her identity.
She is nearly six feet tall, weighs
10, has a mole on her neck and nc
front teeth. Her hair is dark and
her eyes brown. Her diary discloses
that she has been in Omaha, Glen
wood, Davenport and Rock Island
recently. An envelope in which
there was no railroad ticket was
found on her.
She intimated that she was on the
train with a man. In her pockets
were kernels of corn. Miss Mabel
Tibbot of the Y. w. C. A. has charge
of her.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
BRITISH Do NOT
LIKE PROPOSAL
Authoritative Spokesman of English
View Lay Stress on Its
'1nadequacy."
REPLY TO BE READY SOON
Say Great Britain is Asked to Fore.
60 Clear Belligerent
e Right.

London, March 12.-The British
reply to the American note suggest
ing that Great Britain allow all
foodstuffs to enter Germany in re-
turn for Germans abandonment Of
her submarine warfare on merchant
vessels and her policy of mining the
high seas is expected to be forth
coming at an early date.
While the contents Of the reply
are naturally not known, it is posi-
BILE as the result of inquiries in au-
thoritative quarters, to indicate
some points likely to carry weight
with the British government and to
emphasize Sir Edward Grey's reply.
There is strong feeling in Down.
ing street that the "quid pro quo"
put forward in the American note
does not go far enough. Officials of
the foreign Office point out that
since the opening of the war Great
Britain has only once interfered
with the supply food destined for
Germany, and then only after the
German government, by assuming
control of all foodstuffs, had abolish
ed the old distinction between the
civil and the military population.
High German authorities have re-
peatedly denied the British claim to
cut off supplies of food from civil
ians as legitimate act of war. Great
Britain, it is insisted, never adopted
this view until the Germans by their
!. own act made it impossible any long
sr to draw the line between nom
s,mbatants and armed forces.
i Nurtherfore, it is added, Great
q ain is now invited by the United
b es to forego a clear belligerent
mt on the understanding that Ger
;nany will abstain from committing
two-but only two-of many crimes
against both law and humanity,
Authoritative spokesman of the
British view lay stress on "the in
adequacy" of this proposal from two
standpoints. They ask, first, what
guarantee is forthcoming that Ger
many will keep to her agreement.
Supposing, they urge, that an under
standing were reached on the lines
suggested by the United States,
would the United States secure its
trict observance?
{ 1t is asserted by them that Ger
nany has violated so many compacts
ind conventions in this war that
british statesmen are disinclined to
rust her unsupported word.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
THAW TEST|F|ES
IN own DEFENSE
Speaks in Loud, Clear Voice, Keep
ing His Eyes Upon His
Attorney.

New York, March 12.--Harry K.
Thaw took the stand in his OWN be-
half yesterday afternoon at his trial
charged with conspiracy in escaping
from Matteawan asylum and gave
the jurors opportunity to judge for
themselves as to whether be was
rational. His attorney, Mr.. Stanch-
field, placed him in the witness chair
after repeated attempts to get evil
dence into the record concerning
Thaw's sanity had failed. Justice
Page had ruled out all testimony OF
this character as improper.
Thaw testified in loud, clear
voice and kept his eyes directly up
on Mr.. Stanchfield.
In reply to questions he said,
"There were three writs Of habeas
corpus on which I appeared in court.
None of the writs had jury trial.
1 was told, however, might have
had jury trial the last time, had
my counsel requested it." Thaw then
told of the times he had left Mattea-
wan and where he had gone.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
PREACHER HELD ON
IMMORTALITY CHARGE
Sioux City Girls Agree He Wanted
Nude Poses for Divine
Inspiration.

Sioux City, March 13.-The Rev
Lyn George J. Kelly, former pastor
of the Methodist Episcopal church a,
Winner, S. D., was arrested here yes
terday for investigation in connec-
ton with complaints that he was adj
yertising for girls for immoral pur-
poses.
Kelly was arrested in Winner, S.
D., Jan. so, 1914, by United States
Marshal Mcqueen on charge OF
sending obscene literature through
the mails to persons in Omaha. He
was committed to a federal hospital
for treatment. Several months later
he was released.
The police declare they have in
formation that Kelly has resumed
his former operations. Sioux City
girls who sought employment Of KEEL
ly say he wanted nude poses for d.
vine inspirations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16

ager of the. Story Manufacturing
company of Portland, Oregon, shot
himself yesterday on a through train
as it was nearing Chicago.
He died in a few minutes. The
police were unable to find a motive
for the deed.
Mr.. BaXmyer was about 60 years
old and was a passenger in Sleep
ing car on the Chicago, Burlington
& Quincy railroad.
Identification was established
through the accident insurance pol
icy which gave Baxmyer's home ad-
dress as Carrick, Penn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
laps MAKE CON
CESS|ONS TO China
Diplomats Show Conciliatory Att
tude in Conference Going on
in Picking.

Peking, March 12.-At the con-
ference in Picking yesterday between
representatives of Japan and China
concerning the demands made upon
China by Japan and presented at
Picking shortly after the japanese
occupation of Kiao Chow, the jap
anese delegates showed a concilia-
tory attitude.
They made slight concessions from
the letter of their demands as previ-
ously presented.
A compromise was reached in the
matter of the railroad and mining
concessions in South Manchuria, but
it was agreed that Japan should
have the preference in future rail-
road loans and the right to prospect
for mines for a fixed period and OPP
crate large proportion Of the min
ing properties SO discovered.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16

quarters that the United States had
determined in advance to make rep
reservations for the unrestricted
passage of Americans and other for
eigners from Mexico City to Vera
Cruz.
General Carranza's denial that Gen.
eral Obregon had intended to incite
the population of Mexico City to riot
or to prevent the entrance to the
capital of food supplies was followed
in yesterdays note by request that
if this were true, trains should be
furnished to carry freight into the
city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
AM0DEO CONVICT
Ed OF MURDER
Jury Recommends Confinement in
Fort Madison for Life.

Des Moines, March 12.-The jury
in the case of the state against
Frank Amodeo returned a verdict in
the district court at 1920 o'clock
yesterday afternoon finding the de-
PENDANT guilty of murder in &he first
degree and recommending that he
be confined in the penitentiary at
Fort Madison for life.
The court room was crowded with
spectators when the jury flee in af-
ter three hours of deliberatiOn to
give it's verdict to the county clerk.
Amodeo's set and staring express
sion did not change as Deputy Will
liam Baldwin read aloud the decision
of the jury. The mans lips trem-
bled slightly, however, as deputy
sheriff tapped him on the shoulder
and motioned him to accompany him
into the tunnel which leads from
the court house to the county jail.
SSulCuIc Will RttSScN hlCuNdy
morning.
Amodeo was convicted of the muir
der of his 12-year-old daughter. Ser
ephine, at their home, EOS Hillside
avenue, on the morning of Feb. 3.
He is charged in a separate indict-
ment with the murder of his wife at
the same time.
The shooting occurred after the
Italian had engaged in 8 quarrel
with his wife and cousin. John For
tunito, over bill of s23 which the
cousin owed Amodeo. The cousin
ran out of the house and the enrag-
ed Amodeo grabbed a revolver and
shot his wife. AS the 12-year-old
girl was kneeling over the form OF
her mother the father shot her She
died a few moments later.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
PRESIDENT BARS
ALL CALLERS
Wilson is Too Busy to See Anyone
But Government Officials.

Washington, D. c., March H.
Announcement was made at White
house yesterday because Of the press
ing character of the Mexican and
other international questions that
President Wilson will see no callers
other than government officials for
the next three weeks.
The president wants to take per-
sonal charge of the negotiations ov-
er neutral shipping and with the
Mexican factions.
The sinking of the Frye, on the
ground that her wheat was destined
for a hostile port, was understood
to be considered as having an i'm
portant bearing on the general sub.
jecs of contraband.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
A SECTION MANS
RICHES ARE STOLEN
Red Oak Resident Misses LOO A.
ter Entertaining Company.

Council Bluffs, Ia, March Ia
Peter Wamboldt of Red Oak, frem
his earnings as a railroad section
man, saved s1,700, which he heard
ed in trunk in his home. being
afraid of hanks. The other day
Wamboldt's life's savings were stol-
ell and he came here last night in
search of Andy McBee and Mrs. En-
ma Moss or Miss Schriver, as she is
better known.
Both of them had been entertain
ed by Wamboldt at his home in Red
Oak and both of them disappeared
the day following the theft. Both
were arrested here yesterday and
were taken to Red Oak for q hear
ing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
new j. S. NOTE
TO CARRANzA
Trains to Garry Supplies to the Cap
ital Are Asked For.

Washington, D. c.. March IL
Another note was sent by the Unit
ed States government yesterday to
General Carranza in reply to his re-
Spouse Wednesday night to the no.
tice that Carranza and Oregon
would be held personally responsible
for the safety of Americans and 9TH
er foreigners in Mexico City.
1t is understood to have empha-
sized the Importance of keeping rail-
way communication between the
capital and Vera Cruz open.
The second communication was
dispatched so quickly after the re-
ceipt of Carranza's reply that the i'm
preston prevailed in diplomatic
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
EIGHTEEN KILLED
IN TRAIN Wreck
Train Runs Into Huge Rock Near
Madrid, Spain.

Madrid, (via Paris, March H.
Eighteen persons lost their lives and
many others were severely injured
last night when the mail train from
Vigo to Madrid was wrecked by a
landslide in a deep defile in the
province of Asturias.
The train ran into a huge rock.
Heavy boulders fell on the coaches
and crushed them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
BOY CAUGHT IN
GASOLINE ENGINE
Auburn Lad Killed Trying 10 Crank
Motor.

Carroll, Ia, March 13.-The IA
year-old son of John Koppelman, re-
siding south of Auburn, was killed
yesterday morning by being caught
in the fly wheel of a gas engine.
The boy attempted to crank the
engine and in some manner his
clothing became caught and be was
whirled around a number Of times
before the engine was stopped.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
YOUNG GIRL IS
BURNED TO DEATH
Cold Remedy on Stove 1gnites and
Sets Her on Fire.

Muscatine, Ia, March 13.-Miss
Orpha Jennings, 20 years old, OF
Columbus Junction, was burned to
death yesterday while she was max.
ing a cold remedy. The mixture OF
kerosene, turpentine and lard ig-
nited on the stove, setting fire to her
clothing. The girl ran from room
to room, spreading the fire, which
threatened to destroy the home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16
Train Kills Aged Woman.

Nodaway, Ia, March 1S.-Mrs.
Samuel McKowan was killed here
yesterday by a passenger train. Mrs.
McKowan apparently was waiting
for the train to pass. Just before it
reached the crossing she attempted
to cross and was struck by the pilot
of the engine. Mrs. McKowan was
70 years old.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16

For sale, a pair Of three year old
colts. Good ones, without blemish,
and ready for work this spring. For
further particulars, inquire Of How
ard Hale, harrisburg. f-t-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16

wireless gave notice of the proximity
of the English man of war. Many
were of the opinion that it was one
of the English ships.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16

Glover seed testing 1914 FER cent,
81 bushel. A. J. ironing Neva-
tor. Phone 291. S-lt2f2
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16

r. A. Boysen, Dentist. Second st.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1915-03-16

CHICKENS WANTED-at the Ideal
meat market. Phone 54. Sd2f2t2
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

Frank Litz, miner living i'll the vicinity of Flat creek was taken into custody by Deputy Marshal Holland yesterday afternoon on a charge of insanity. Litz was observed acting in a strange manner in the neighborhood of the Cordovado camp by Albert Murray, who reported the matter. The man was shouting and jesticulating in most unusual manner and display ing every evidence of mental unbal- ance Murray with several others sue eeeded in inducing him to go to a ca bin where he was detained until the arrival of the deputy who went out in an auto and brought him to town. He is at present under observation at the federal jail.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08
BOARD OF
 EQUALIZATION RAISES TAX RATE

The city council. sitting us u board Dl esent rate of taxation by one-half mill, thereby making the taxation rate two mills instead of one and a half. councilman Thompson took the ini- ,iative in the matter by offering the .n,tion after stating what is undoubt- edly true that such action was neces- sary in order to run the town on a solvent basis, because of the great falling off in the assessed valuation of personal property. The motion was not made, however, until there had been a lengthy discussion between the yarious members as to the advisi- bility of considering the assessments first and raising the rate afterward. some pointers in regard to the matter and action was taken as stated. The meeting then adjourned to convene again this evening at eight for con- sideration of the tax rolls.
 It is reported that large number of property holders are up in arms at the action of the city council in rais- ing tho rate of taxation last night. They claim that they are already paying an excessive tax owing to overvaluation and the council has no license to assess property at more than a reasonable valuation under the terms of the laws"
 Many owners claim that it is bed enough to have to pay the old rate on an assessed valuation three and four hundred per cent over and above what the property Is worth without having to stand for a still further in- crease of the rate of taxation. The majority claim that they are noth- ing less than "the goat" through hav- Ing to bear the burden of an unequal and unjust taxation which Is entirely without excuse.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08
NOTICE, ASSESSMENT ROLL, 1915 AND MEETING OF BOARD OF
 EQUALIZATION.

Notice is hereby given that the as- sessment roll for the Town of Nome for the year 1915 has been turned over to the undersigned. clerk of said town, and that the Common Council will sit as Board of Equalization on Thurs day night, October 7th, 1915, at 8 o'clock, and correct all errors In val uation, description and quantity of lands. lots and other property. at the Council Chamber in said town, and continue in session from time to time to be fixed at each meeting until said roll is fully equalized
 F. GRIMM.
 City Clerk.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

A Polet will send out heavy ship nent of Boring sea salt codflsh on the victoria to the Seattle market. The fish is a portion of the catch of the Challenge this spring. Thirty barrels of salted salmon and a lot of cod will also be forwarded by the next sailing providing the barrels can be secured. The latter shipment will go to the Na- tional Grocery Company which has been impressed with the excellent rec ommendation given by their agent who here at the time the fish was received.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

The Victoria continued discharging throughout the day yesterday and will probably get away for Solomon some time the afternoon or evening. An immense quantity of freight was landed during the afternoon filling the docks to their full capacity. It Is said that the passenger list for the outgoing trip is already nearly filled and there Is every evidence that the vessel will be crowded to full capacity. The reser-
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08
VICTORIA ARRIVED.

With the arrival of the Victoria. comes another consignment of the best goods that money can buy. We point with pride to our assortment of Fall and Winter Stock, and cordially in- vite you to look over same knowing you will feel that this store is fully capable of furnishing everything one could most desire, together with the knowledge that our prices are right, cements the patronage now existing with this establishment and further will gain your patronage if true econ onny and quality are foremost in your mind. Why not get the better quality for the same money as paid elsewhere? :? Then again remember everything here is new and fresh, no year old goods. Let us convince you for by so doing, we will be mutually benefited.
 G. p. GOGGIN'S
 The Quality Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

A cabin on Mountain creek belong ing to Tobey Reed was broken into some time during the interval when the owner was on the outside this summer and everything of value with the exception of the stove was taken away. Mir Reed states that the place is completely gutted with the one ex- ception noted. Tho loss amounts of considerable as there was a consld- erable quantity of groceries in the cabin when Reed departed for the out side.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

Olaf kasson, the young man who suffered serious burns in the cabin fire which plotted out the life of Siguard Seppala, is improving slightly al- though still suffering intense pain from his injuries. He passed fair day yesterday but was suffering and rest less last night
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

The case of the United States vs Neuheuse. charged with assault with a dangerous weapon was heard in the commissioners court yesterday after noon but Judgment was withheld pending modification of the charge to plain assault and battery When the matter Is finally arranged fine of seventyfiv dollars and thirty days in Jail will be imposed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

vatIons for the last sailing are als
 mounting up and practically all first and second cabin accommodations are
 ready spoken for. The time or de- narture is still set at Sunday, but whether or not the vesse! will be able To clear by that time Is problematical,
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-10-08

The coast guard cutter Bear will lHhve for Cape Prince of Wales and King islandthi sevning to take home the remainder of the natives who have been visiting the city during the fall. The cutter will return to Nome as soon as the party are landed at their destination.