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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

The annual meeting Of the members
Of the Manhattan Chess club will be held
next Thursday evening, when the nom
mating committee will present the fol-
LOWING ticket f.r election OF officers and
directors for the ensuing year Presi-
dent, Aristides Martinez; vice-president,
II. r. Lmburg; recording secretary. John
l.. clark corresponding secretary, Les
ter Keeue treasurer. Otis W. Field d.
rectors. William NJ DeNisser. j. oswald
Jmenis. VI. NJ Miller. \. Lazn,sk, 9. l..
Nor,hrop. l.. b. Meyer.
In the championship tournament OF the
club one gtme only. tina; between Magnus
Smith and C. T.. Armstrong. was finished,
IN favor OF the former. and one game.
that between \. Kuprhick and Eduard
Lasker. was adjourned in "A position that
indicated a draw. l. Rosenthal had
bye. II is expected that there will he
an increase in the number OF competi-
tors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

THAT MARBLE TOP TkNLE
The solution OF this problem appears to
be beyond the ability OF he average
solver. probably because It cannot be ar
rived at by any OF the usual processes
that involve The use OF algebra.
The proposition was that marble man
had a number of pieces of marble Of
various sizes and Colors, but all exactly
square. In attempting to group these so
as t. form a perfectly square table top
he found there was a space twenty inches
long and one-half inch wide which could
not be filed. What was the size OF the
table top II he filled up this space
II might be imagined that there would
he number OF answers possible. but so
far only one has been found This Is that
the top is forty inches each way and thai
there were twelve square pieces OF marble
used. The foil wing diagram will show
the arrangement OF the various squares.
The black part shows the space
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

Here is a little problem that carries
with it an instructive lesson in counting
cribbage hands.
Four men are I'm the game. After the
play, when they come TO count the hands,
Il IL found that each man has "A "a hand
and there Is % In the crib. What were
the cards in each hand, and what was
the starter
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

The dimensions Of these pieces are as
follows: y is half an inch square p. ,
Inches q, 1 inches -, inches; +, . y
inches f. = inches G, 10 inches II, 10 -
inches j. "a inches *, 1915 inches l.,
l6 inches, and NJ. - inches
Only one person worked out the solution
for this, Il. q. sparrow OF Nashville, who
got It by calculating for the missing y
inch.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

hand being worth ie5 added. ~ and
Y play II at royals they make four or 1--WE
odd. scoring 179 plus at the least. Tao
original shu;out does the business.
Here is another deal. No. 81. in which
a clever original shutout bid prevented a
series Of cumulative bids in hearts that
would have won Ave by cards and .he
game. sat north.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

While the United States champion Frank
!. Marshall will go on his Western tour
to-day, starting at Philadelphia to-mor-
row. Eduard LaSker intends leaving for
Havana next saturday. As Eas previ-
ously been stated, he will fulil a fort
nights engagement al the Havana Chess
Club
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

White TO play and draw
The distribution OF the pieces IS as
follows: Black men on !. 3. . and u :
king on 90. White men on 3. 16, Il, 20
and 80; no kings
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03
pieces

Waite 20 play and mate in two moye,
End GAME STUDY 30 20. BY J. NOR
ANFC
Black niece.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

Appended is selection OF games PLAYED
In the tweuty-third annual intercollegiate
chess tournament:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

PROBLEM 40. Sc. by DIT. r. PALKosKA.
Black--i0 pieces
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-01-03

BRIDGE Problem 80. 200.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
SAYS ARABIC SUNK
 IN SELF-DEFENSE
SUBMARINE ENGAGED IN DE STROYiNG BRIGHTER WHEN
 ARABIC WAS SIGHTED

Berlin. = The commander of Ger man submarine, which has returned to it's base, has reported to the admiral ty that he torpedoed the liner Arabic in the belief that the Arabics action indicated she was about to attack the submarine and that he fired in self-de- fense
 The submarine commanders report says the submarine was engaged in destroying freighter when the Arabic was sighted. The submarine then was on the surface
 The Arabic. the commander declar- ed, swung around and headed toward the freighter as if to attack the sub marine. The commander of the under sea craft remained in doubt as to the Arabic's intentions when she changed her course few points, but still kept headed in a direction bringing her nearer to the scene.
 The commander reports that he con- tinued to observe the actions of the liner until he saw the Arabic again change her course and head directly for the spot where the submarine lay, as if she had sighted the undersea boat.
 Then the submarine commander, be- lieving his craft was in danger, he de- clared, submerged and fired a torpedo
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
WILSON ASKS RECALL
 AMBASSADOR DUMBA
CAPT. FRANZ VON PAPEN, MILL. TARY ATTACHE OF GERMAN
 EMBASSY, INVOLVED.

Washington. President Wilson's request for the recall of the Austrian ambassador, Dr. Constantin Theodor Dumba, has hroadened into situa- ton involving Capt. Franz von Papen, the military attache of the German em- bassy; Alexander Nuber von Pereked. the Austrian consul-general in New York. and possibly Count von Bern storff, the German ambassador. The official view is that the ambassador. although technically involved. is not so seriously concerned as the military attache or the consulgeneral It is not unlikely that both the latter may be recalled or dismissed from the country.
 Coupled with Germans disappoint ing and unsatisfactory explanation of the sinking of the White Star liner Arabic, after Count von Bernstorff had given assurances that full satisfaction would be given if it were established that a German submarine sank the ship, official Washington views the friendly relations with the Germanic powers strained more toward the Sreaking point than ever before.
 Hopes that the submarine crisis had been safely passed and that break between Germany and the United States had been avoided were displae- ed by misgiVngs. Talk of the possi- bility of breaking diplomatic relations was heard again, although this time 1t involved both the central powers, on the theory that Austria after having her ambassador virtually dismissed from the country might stand with her ally in relations with the United States.
 Unofficial reports that second note had been started from the Berlin for eign office for Washington furnished about the only basis of optimism in official quarters, so far as the subma- rine controversy was concerned. There was no official intimation that another communication was on the way, but the American reply to the Arabic note probably will be delayed until officials can learn whether to expect anything additional from Berlin.
 It may be stated, however, that if nothing comes in the nature of a modi- fication of Germany's explanation. an American note will reach Berlin prob ably early next week, which will set forth the views of the United States in brief and unmistakable manner
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
GRAVE SITUATION
 SAYS PRESIDENT
DECLINES INVITATION TO MAKE ADDRESS AT MANASSAS
 BATTLEFIELD.
PRAY THAT SKIES MAY CLEAR
Chief Executive Says His Thoughts Are Morteaeed Beyond Recall For the Present-Has Forfeited
 His Liberty

Washington. = President Wilson expressed his view of tho gravity of the international situation which con. fronts the United States to a delega. tion of Virginians. who asked him to visit the Manassas battlefield late this month.
 We are all hoping and praying that the skies may clear" said the presi dent, but We have no control of that on this side of the water, and it Is impossible 10 predict any part of the course of affairs
 The president was reminded that some time ago he had promised to go to Manassas to dedicate tablet
 "When I made that promise" the president told the delegation, things were just beginning and great many things have happened since which have altered not only the aspect of our own affairs but the aspect of af fairs of the world My experience here day by day is that questions turn up so suddenly and have to be Hdiuled so pioIlplly, anu sometimes with so much thoughtful discretion, that I really dare not let my thoughts go out to other matters.
 'I could not come to Manassas with out having something to say It would not be worthy of the occasion if did not make preparations that would be worth while, and that is out of the question. My thoughts are mortgaged beyond recall for the present
 'I simply feel that I have forfeited my liberty for the present and that my nearest duty is the most obvious and imperative duty. I have been obliged to say this to all invitations. however tempting in character, and would not be worthy of your trust if did not come to such a conclusion, because know that you want these international matters taken care of as best we know how and I ought not to send my thoughts afeld."
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

The Relief Committee has about completed it's work of caring for the sufferers in the recent White river floods. A shipment of goods from residents of Harrison has been receiv- ed. Ii was greatly appreciated by the refugees.
 The comwittee announces that no further aid is needed Dr r B Brad ford chairman of the committee. and Secretary Jones are acknowledging receipts of donations as rapidly as pos sible, and the Relief Committees of. flee soon will be closed. A few strag- glng cases of Restitution are being cared for now.
 Chief Engineer Mashburn of the White River Levee District says that about 65.000 yards of the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad WAS destroy cd by the floods. He sass all breaks occurred in portions Of the levee that had not been brought ID to standard, and it is believed that when the en- tire leyee has been brought up to com ply with the specifications 1t will with stand any stage of the river \ crew went to Georgetown to begin taking high water levels to establish grade lines.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
JACKSON COUNTY
 WILL HOLD FAIR
GROUNDS DESTROYED BY RE CENT HIGH WATER WILL
 LIKELY BE RESTORED.
LOSS IS ESTIMATED AT S1, 800
Stockholders From All Parts Of the County Have Announced Their Willingness to Lend Finan-
 cial Aid.
Nov port

Newport That Jackson County Is to have a fair this fall has been announced by Manager II. C. Sanders. who has been sounding stockholders on tae subject. II was thought for some time follow Ing the flood that the fair this season would have to be abandoned on ac- count of the damage done to the build ings and grounds of the association. Floral Hall and a number of stables were washed away by the high waters. entailing a loss of about s1 300 Stock. holders from all parts of the county have now announced their willingness to lend financial aid in restoring the grounds. as it is believed the work can be done cheaper now than later
 Crops and business conditions over the county remain good. and il is be- lieved that a fair will not only pay it's expenses, but retire part of the debt to be incurred.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
FARMERS ASK AID
 IN FLOOD DISTRICT
WHEAT, OATS AND GRASS SEEDS WANTED FROM STATE FOR
 FALL PLANTING.
MAKES APPEAL TO PAGE
Commissioner of Agriculture Says Some Way Should Be Devised, But State Has No Funds
 Available.
Little Rock.

Little ROCK
 Commissioner of Agriculture John H. Page has received a letter of ap- peal from John Runyan, I farmer in the Newport flood district, asking for assistance in providing wheat, oats and grass seeds for the flood sufferers of that section. MT. Runyan's letter fin part is as follows:
 "Is there any money available in the state treasury that could be used to buy seed for the fall planting and furnished to the farmers in the over flowed district, the ones that would be glad to get them if they were able? am sure there are a great many far mers around Newport who would glad ly plant wheat, oats, rye and crimson clover if they were able. but every thing they had in the way of crops has been destroyed, and they are not able to buy seed for fall planting. If we had rye or wheat to plant now. t would furnish lots of grazing for stock this fall and winter. All grazing erops and pastures have been utterly de- stroyed. If you can help us it will be appreciated.
 Commissioner Page said: "This ap- peal should be needed and the farm CTS given help. The state has no available revenue that could be used for such purposes. However, 1 hope the people will respond with contri- buttons to relieve the situation, and enable these farmers to get on their feet again The department will will ingly lend aid to the distribution Of seed to those in need if the people will respond with contributions to provide 1t. I trust I may have the co. operation of newspapers and the busi- ness men in raising a fund for this purpose and meeting this great and imperative demand"
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

President Futrall of the State Uni versity announced that the qualifying examination for the Rhodes Scholar ship will be held at the office of the state superintendent of public instruc- tion at Little Rock Tuesday and Wednesday, October and 6. The sub jects in which the candidates will be examined are mathematics. Latin and Greek. The Greek examination may, however, be deferred until the ap- pointee takes up his residence at OK ford. All candidates must have com pleted the sophomore year in some college or university of recognized standing. The winner receives s1,500 year for three years to pay his ex- penses at Oxford University The committee of selection is com posed of President Futrall of the State University as chairman. Chief Justice McCulloch of the Supreme Court. President Reynolds of Hendrix Col lege State Superintendent Geo. B. Cook, and one other member yet to be chosen.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
McAdoo Wants lmnroven1ent.

Washington. = Secretary McAdoo appointed a committee of treasury of ficials to investigate and make recom- mendations to place that department on more efficient, economical and business base. MT. McAdoo says in a letter of instructions to the commit. tee that his experience has taught him that there is room for many improve, ments.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

Governor Hays appointed Wallace Davis attorney general to succeed the late w L. Moose. John P Streepey, assistant attorney general under Judge Moose, is to be retained by the new attorney general. Dinner Burnsides, former assistant secretary to Cover nor Hays, is to replace James Me Phetridge as chief stenographer while it is said Miss Laura Jacobson formerly stenographer in the State Tax Commission, is to succeed Miss Darden Moose.
 MT. Davis is the son of the late Sen ator Jeff Davis and a close political graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas six years ago and has since practiced law in Little Rock
 The attorney general under the laws of Arkansas. is a member of the state election board, which names the election commissioners for every county in the state The man select ed by Governor Hays to fill the Va cancy will act with the governor in the selection of the county election board. In the past the man who con- trolled the appointment of election commissioners found himself in pos session of a great political asset, as many counties in Arkansas. or the leading politicians in those counties, invariably followed the suggestion of the political boss in controlling the political machine in order to dictate appointments on the election boards.
 Governor Hays was a stanch politi- cal supporter of the late Senator Da- wis. Wallace Davis was also one of Governor Hays managers in his con test for the gubernatorial nomination three years ago.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Texas Banks Lower Rates.

Houston. = Reduction of one per cent in the rate which the clearing house banks of Houston will charge the farmers of the state on loans made on cotton placed in bonded ware houses was announced to the officials of the Farmers Union Cotton Com pany by the bank members of the Houston Clearing House Association. The reduction. which is from per cent to per cent
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Mrs. J. c. Riley of Walnut Ridge, formerly Mrs Sallie Standheld of Ri
 son. is in Rison to dispose of all her property here, including the Cleveland County Herald. of which she was edi
 tor before her marriage. MT. Riley the Hotel Marion. in Little Rock. a few weeks ago. It was at this hotel that they met for the first time more than year before their marriage when they were attending meeting
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Wreck Aeronlane Plant

Depew.-A dynamite bomb was ex. ploded in front of the home of NJ. r. Coombs. head of an aeroplane com pany. whose plant. now in course of erection, will be used for the manufac- turing of aeroplanes for the allies. The explosion wrecked the front wall.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Peary Offers Services.

Portland-Robert E. 'eary. who was retired by act of Congress with the rank of rear admiral. mas offered his services to the Navy Department for any duty he may be called upon to perform in the development of the program for national defense
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

Rudolph Forster has the title of ex. ecutive clerk in the presidents busi- ness family, but the handspring of official business" would be better name, for he is the man who places before the president the matters that must have his attention and keeps track of those matters until they are finally disposed of. MT Forster has been in the employ of the White House for eighteen years and his ser vices are considered invaluable
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

One of the best farmers in Baxter county from the standpoint of thor ough and careful preparation of tho ground and producing more than the size of the crop, is Miss Ollie Bing- ham. IA, who lives in the north part of the county, near Bald Dave noun tain. Her crop consists of approxi- mately five acres of corn and five acres of cane and is one of the best cultivat- ed crops in that section.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

Residents of Wombte have petition ed County Judge J. B. Kelly to inves- tigate and to reduce the list of county poll tax receipts. They allege the list contains illegal names enough to give Womble. with 1.114 votes. a ma jority for the county site removal The poll tax receipt list as completed by the county collector and filed with State Treasurer R C. Mcdaniel when the settlement was made recently con- tains 2,26S names
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Ten Lost in Sea Storm.

Mobile. Captain Malcolmn and the crew of nine of the British schooner Curacao from Port Arthur, Tex, to Kingston, Jamiaica. were lost when the vessel was wrecked off Grand Cayman in the hurricane of August 13.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
AeropIane Into Crowd.

Washington Twenty persons were injured, three fatally, when an aero. plane dashed into q crowd of people at a Labor Day celebration here Oscar Cook, Chicago aviator, lost control of his machine while landing after d short flight. He was not hurt
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

Persons expecting to secure cheap labor in Newport since the overflow have been keenly disappointed. Through the requests of planters of the higher bottoms and farmers and mill owners for help in the overfiowed district, there has been a noticeable scarcity of day laborers since the wa ter has receded.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
 Pope Benedict Cratified

Rome Pope Benedict expressed his pleasure over the fact that the di. plomatie negotiations between the United States and Germany had re- suited in a promise from Germany to modify her submarine warfare.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Boycott German Goods.

Melbourne e-The entire membership of t.e House of Representatives If the Federal Parliament, the legisia- tive body of the commonwealth of Australia has pledged itself never again to purchase German goods.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Germany Wants Cotton.

Berlin.-German cotton men are taking up the plan to purchase Amer ican cotton. They sent wireless to the German consulate in New York August 31, offering to buy 1,O00,00o bales at 15 cents per pound on deliv- cry of the cotton in German harbor.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Mackensen Gets Eaole.

Berlin.-Emperor William has con ferred upon Field Marshal von Mack. ensen the Order of the Black Eagle, the highest decoration within the em- uero-'s g,f.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

The Arkansas Railroad Commission will not hear the petition from Fort Smith asking that the Frisco railroad there be not allowed to withdraw from the use of the Union station un- til after a case affecting tlte matter IS settled in the federal court at s. Louis, according to notices sent out by Herbert R. Wilson. secretary of the commission. The petition was to have been heard September F.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Austrians Are Loyal.

Chicago=A mass meeting of for mer subjects of Austria-Huneary con. demned the action of Ambassador Dumba that caused the United States to ask his recall
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Second Maritime Power.

Washington - The European war has placed the United States second among the maritime nations of the world, second only to Great Britain However. the increase may not be permanent.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Remove Two More Bodies.

Honomlu-T additional bodies were found in the engineroom com partment of the hulk of the F-4. The condition of the bodies was such that was impossible
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
French Tax Receipts.

Paris,-The tax receipts of the French government during August were 242,000000 francs (s4S,5OO,0OOl, or only 50.000O00 francs s1O,OO0, ,O0U less than in August, 1913
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Fix Death List at Seventeen.

Montreal Andrew Allan of the Al. Ian line received a cable from his Liverpool agent stating that F per sons, 13 passengers and four of the crew, lost their lives when the Hes perian Was torpedoed.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Hopes to Crush Villa.

Washington. Administration offl. cials are watching the situation in central Mexico, where Carranza g forces are planning to launch a gen. eral attack against Villa.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Rhode Island Judge Killed.

Providence - Justice William S. Knowles of the Eighth judicial district was assassinated just after he had left his bungalow in North Seituate To take q trolley car for Providence.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Morqenthau Is Busy.

Washington. Ambassador Nor genthau at Constantinople has taken over the diplomatic interests of Italy, Russia and Montenegro. These make Mir Morgenthau diplomatic agent at the Port. for eight European nations.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

While returning from hunting trip near Hartford. Mark Adair encounter cd rattlesnake which was eoiled Tn his path. MT. Adair's bird dog, seeing the snake, jumped at it and caught it. The snake was killed. but he struck the dog and the dog died the follow ing day, although MT. Adair carried 1t home and gave it the best of medical attention
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
pritieb e+asn,ar c,nL

London.-The British steamer Rou manic has been sunk. presumably by a submarine The crew has been land. cd safely.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16

With the receipt last week of ST. 46965 from the collector of Perry county all state treasurers accounts with collectors were closed The to tai of state taxes paid into the treas ury by lectors amounted to approxi- mately $1,400,000.
The Monticellonian., 1915-09-16
Conrthonee Rur,e

Memphis.-The old Shelby county courthouse, one of the historic land marks of this section, was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin. The los. was estimated at SG0,o00.