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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-13
RAIDS ON JOINTS
. BEGUNBYPOL|C[
Chief Arrests Nick WinchelI
on Charge Of Running
Disorderly House
CALLS AT LACLEDE
WITHOUT RESULTS
War on Bootleggers Starts
Commissioners Back of
the Department

War on the Bookkeeping Joints z
Ottumwa Is started with the commits
sioners standing behind the poles ~
partment. Raids made Saturday an4
Sunday are evidence that the poles
have started the extermination of t15os
Illicit liquor trafic In Ottumwa.
Charged with maintaining and h3tnns
m inmate of disorderly house o.
East Main street. Nick Wincholl Wans
arraigned In police court this mornln3s
and pleaded mot guilty. His trial 49,
set for this afternoon. Winchol wan
arrested Saturday evening By Chioe
of Police Peter Gallagher ana wo6a
confined In the city Jail until late tn
night. sss
Finds House Full &C Wlnchellso. ~
Chief Gallagher had ordered the
place closed early in the day ana Co.,
ing round about way from the etns
ton entered the building Saturday.
evening while several men were al(S
the place. Winchell and Dan Muneo
ven were behind bar at the time o.
the arrest and Gallagher drov0 the -
cupants from the building and plaoe4s
Winchell under arrest.
8 Late Saturday night bond was -
ranged for Winchell. $Ss Ss
Winchell. was fined 500 and cost9
by Judge r. r. Ramsell this afternOon
at 1880 o'clock for being an inmate 0e9
q disorderly house and maintainino
same. Erwin Stoner. is years of AeoI
testified to having purchased besr a
the place on East Main street ana tA4es
he paid fifty cents for the same. HI
father, Ormal Stoner, tod OF taking Ala5
son to the police station while n m
intoxicated condition. Winchell appeal
ed to the district court and hiS bond
lis fixed at 5000 which he flirnish1ds
10 Jaques, attorney for Wincholas
moved to dismiss the case but Judge
Ramsell overruled the motion Thas|
Judge told of having been offered IN
sum of money by Winchell and said
Il would be making a farce out of the
city court of Ottumwa II this man vs.
released. The evidence has shown hies
guilt and il men are prosecuted for be-
ing drunk then those who sell Il shoul4
be punished more severely than thoS
drunkard." sl sl
No Luck at Lacleds. |ss sss|
Determined to wipe out the many
bootlegging joints now operating in'
Ottumwa, Chief OF Police Peter Gal-4
lagher has issued warning to all ems
gagged in such business to close up Ok
suffer the penalty as he has stArted
a campaign to clean up Ottumwa.s .ss
The chief, accompanied by OmceYs
Levi Noah, visited the suspected
places Saturday and told the propriSs
etors and those working In the joints
to close up at once or he would have
to close them up. Sunday night "a
visit was made to the Laclede but.
nothing was found by the oficar or
his search.
The chief will start his campaign
against the offenders imme diately and
good results are promised by him.
Bootiegger 10 Clever.
The offenders have been working
together so cleyerly that it has been
hard task to get the goods on then
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-13
American NeUS
Writers |" Scoop
English RiDdls

London, March 29.-(Cor-
respondence Of the Associated
Press)-Some OF the London
newspapers are complaining
because American newspaper
men are accomplishing things
the British representatives Of
the profession have been un-
able to do and are blaming the
English statesmen In conse-
quence. Two Of the instances
most frequently cited are Sir
Edward Grey's reply to the
Associated Press interview
with Won Bethmann-Hollweg
the German chancellor, and
Frederick Palmer's interview
with General Sir John French.
The American newspaper
men In London have been 80
constantly thwarted by the CEN
sorship that they are not In
clined to regard their work
with any special pride, but the
respective methods OF the
American and British journal
lists may be inferred by the OBJ
servations Of a London editor
who said when expressing dis
appointment because his paper
did not carry the interview
with King Albert of Belgium
that an Associated Press re-
porter obtained last December,
1T never occurred to me that
a king would see q reporter"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-13
TO LIFT LOST SUBMARINE

Honolulu, April 12.-One pontoon
scow, equipped with lifting apparatus,
drums and donkey engines, to be used
in the attempt to raise the submarine
F-4, has been finished. A second was
brought from Pearl harbor late yes
terday and its Quitting has been be-
gun.
The cruiser Maryland. with divers
and apparatus to be used In the work
Of raising the submarine, was due to
arrive today.
Everything Is ready for the divers
to begin operations. The exact posi-
ton Of the F-4 will be learned only
through their reports.
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CONTINUED on page 81
FAMOUS ACTOR DIES.

New York, April L.. Eben Bradlee.
so. known on the stage as Eben
P,ympton. one time leading man With
Mary Anderson, died in afhotel hers
today Of pneumonia. He had been III
nine days and in poor health 9 long
time. He played leading roles with
many stars, including the Booths,
Clara Morris and Madame Modjeska. y.
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CONTINUED on page 81
GERMAN "k|CK" "|sOFF|C|AL
Won Bernstorffs Protest Against U. S
Attitude Made Under Orders
From Berlin.

Washington, d. e., April 12.-Ger-
man embassy officials said today that
the ambassador acted under instruc-
tions from the Berlin foreign office in
presenting the recent note or memor-
andum to the state department, COM
planning that while the United States
had failed to maintain its right to ex-
port foodstuffs to Germany, American
manufacturers were permitted to con
tinue shipping munitions Of war in un-
limited quantities to Great Britain and
her allies.
Some question had arisen as to
whether Count Won Bernstorff, the am
bassador, has acted on his own auth
Eority. ..sl
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DAVENPORT HAS
DOUBLE TRAGEDY

Davenport, April IA post mortem
examination OF the body of Lucy
Davis. young woman, who died a vio-
lent death here Sunday ,at the same
time John Thomas committed suicide
at his home eight blocks away, show
ed the woman's face and body to be
badly burned from powerful poison.
No poison was found in her stomach.
The coroner believes that she was
smothered to death.
An examination of her room today
revealed several photographs OF Davis
and it Is known that they had been
keeping company.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-13
MERCHANT DIES

Davenport, April 12.-Max Ds Peter
sen, one of the wealthiest Davenpores
merchants, died at his home here Sum
day. He was born In Germany and
came to Davenport in 1860, and WITH
his father and two brothers built W
the Petersen department store, one OF
the largest In Davenport.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-04-13
WILSON DECIDES
AGAINST JOURNEY

Washington, D. C., April 12-Presi-
dent Wilson has decided definitely not
to accompany Secretary Daniels on
his contemplated trip through the
Panama canal to San Francisco IN
July. It was said at the white house
today that the question OF the presi-
dent visiting the Panama-Pacifc ex-
position was dependent on the ques-
tion Of the international situation.
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D. s. STEAMERS COMPLAIN.

London, April 1.-THE American
steamers Navajo, Llama, and Joseph
w. Fordney, under detention at the
present time by the British marine
authorities at Kirkwall, have appealed
to the American embassy here to-
procure their release.
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State Control OF 'JitneDs
Unde1tQkenbDthe Legislature

which was passed by the senate to-
day. The measure will become law
as soon as the governor signs It,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

iy 6trenglhons Prince Rnport' claims as the fishing center of the coast
 Stare at Once.
 The orderin-councii was signed yesterday by tho Governor6eneral and instructions under che new reg ulations are being sent to Che customs officials at once.
 The orderincouncil means that all foreign fishing boats can enter Prince Rupert or any other Canadian port on the Paolho and dispose Of the catch to local fish dealers The latter will assume the responsibility for bonding the fish for shipment to the States.
 Foreign bottoms, in addition to iend- ling catches here. also have the privl- lege to take on an supplies here. in. cluding bait and lee and they are al. 80 free to ship their crews here
 On Broad Basis.
 In fact, there win be mo difference between American and Canadian boats. except that Canadian boats vii not find it necessary to observe t.e bonding regulations or be restrictoc to the United States for market.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
SENATOR WILLARD FAV0RS MORE
 POWER OR NO LEGISLATURE

Why did Delegate Wickersham leave out the curative act, the pro vision that the United States attor- neys in Alaska could be given duties. by the Legislature to enforce the laws2 Why ii our delegate in Con, gress is so in iavor of fuller form Of home rule for Alaska, as he stated in speeches. why doesn't the delegate start something of that nature in Con gress2 Why Is it that In neither Of the Houses Of Congress. in spite ot presi- dent Wilson's oft-repeated plea that Alaska be given an the rights Of home rule. has not given one single solitary expression looking Co granting Alaska the powers that the Legislatures Of Hawaii. Porto Rico and the Philippines are giyen9 Anw why Is it that the Alaska Legislature is looked upon all over the United States as a body or men who meet every two years, pass laws and then are told that nothing they do can be enforced" 9"
 Senator B. F. Willard Of Valdez. member of both the First and Second Alaska Legislatures. propounded the above questions Go men who yesterday were discussing the article published in the Seattle Times. that scored the organic act which save Alaska an ineffective Legislature.
 'T am in favor Of working might and main for tho repeal Of the organ. ic net which gave Alaska its so-caued Legislature. Senator Willard said. "i did not know until arrived in Ju- neau for this session that of all the Federal officials in Alaska the 'cura- tive act empowered the Legislature to use in the enforcement Of the Ter ritoriaI laws. the most important
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
RUPERT CELEBRATES
 FISHERIES ORDER

Prince Rupert devoted a considera. bic portion of last week to celebrating over the action Of the Dominion gov ernment in reforming the tariff reg ulations with reference to dsh so as to permit American fishermen to util- ize that port on equal terms with Ca nadian fishermen. The business men of that city believe that they have now laid the basis for the acquisition ol the Alaska and Seattle hahbut fish | ing fleets
 The Prince Rupert Empire contains the following concerning the new reg ulations
 ! An Orderin.Council was passed and signed yesterday afternoon which per mits all foreign bottoms to sell fish lin Prince Rupert or other British Co., llunbia ports to Canadian fish deal .ers who must assume bonding regu- lations The boats may purchase all supplies and ship crews at Prince Ru- pert.
 There were seventy million pounds of halibut caught in the North Pa cifc last year. of which fifty millions went through Seattle.
 s25oooo Monthly Payroll.
 The Vancouver Province says the concessions will increase the Prince Rupert payroll over S25O-00O monthly. It says the Seattle fishing fleet, the largest on the coast. win now move to ! Prince Rupert.
 This is a great triumph for Prince Rupert. This port has won out against powerful influences. The granting of the concessions immnese-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
KETCHIKAN SEEKS
 TERMINAb RATES

Mayor D. Smith Harris, oi Netchikan who is in Juneau attending Che srand lencampment of the Arctic Brother hood says Ketchikan is lighting to retain the headquarters for the fishing industry Of Alaska for Alaskan ports through the means of terminal rates for Ketchikan. He says if Ketchikau can secure the same freight rates over the Grand Trunk for east-bound fish shipments that are allowed Go Prince Rupert, the fishing fleets and cold storage companies will remain at that place. otherwise they will like lly transfer their headquarters to the Canadian town. unless the United States government meets the sitna. tion In some other manner
 "We are now centering our efforts toward securing terminal rates for our shippers of fish, said Mayor Harris, "and we are working with the offic- ials Of the Grand Trunk as well as those of the American railroad lines iIf one line grants it the other lines probably will do so.
 Canadians Seek eusiness
 At the behest of Prince Rupert the Canadian government has abolished any duty charges on fish delivered at Prince Rupert by foreign fishing craft provided che vessels secure their supplies at a Canadian port and make their headquarters there. This will allow the sale of American fish at Prince Rupert and its shipment in bond into the United States duty free to points in the East
 It has been proposed that this situa- ton be met by the United States by the imposition of a duty upon fish shipped into the United States from Canadian cold storage plans. It is said that this would cause the haiibut trade to be continued through Alaska ports and Seattle.
 The Ketchikan people would prefer to have the advantages of the Grand Trunk railroads shorter haul for the fish product of Alaska if such could be secured without causing the loss to Prince Rupert Of the cold storage plants. and, consequently, headquar- ters for the numerous fishing fleet.
 Ketehlkan Commercial Club Acts
 This matter was recently discussed by the Ketchikan Commercial Club The Ketchikau Miners account of the action of the Commercial club says:
 Fremont King was called upon to tell of his trip to the National capital ! in the interests of the hailbut fishing industry of this region. Mir. King told how he had been in Seattle when the Seattle Chamber Of Commerce decid. ed to send representatives to Wash ington and that body had asked that Ketchlkan man accompany their delegation. His name was suggest. ed and he by wire had put the mat ter up to the Commercial club here. which in turn had wired him asking him Co so. He then briefly told of ihls trip. and tho great interest the officials at Washington showed in Ale aska and her resources. and the ignor. ance of the East on same Mr. King is of the opinion that the government is ready and anxious to help ms in every way possible, as long as- they can do same without injurine the bai- ance of the country. He also spoke
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

the United States attorney--was made exempt from doing anything that the Legislature might require
 Senator Willard admits that he fought home rule when t was first suggested for Alaska But be says 'after We got start, and in spite Of the fact that our power was shorni ! felt that the time was not far of when the powers Of the Assembly would be increased. Now they would have us wait to set an attorney.gen. eral from the National government. And what for? TO block enforce ment Of laws passed by the Territory? am told that the cannerymen of Southeastern Aalska are prepared to fight Co the finish any legislation im- posing a tax on canned salmon. And ! am told that the cannerymen would lose out, but could Alaska afford to wait two years for the collection of taxes imposed on salmon while the Territory's resources were drawn up- on to carry the fight through che courts to the last tribunal? That Is just the situation. We could levy an tho taxes we wanted to, but we could not collect the money from the large sources Of revenue, such as the con neries are. We're up against it, and unless the laws can bo enforced taxation and all-I am heartily in ta- vor Of asking Congress Co take back the Legislature and give us the gov ernment we had before March ], 1918.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

of the possibility or seclring terminal rates from Che Grand Trunk Paclfic railroad and the different transconti- mental roads running from the sound. His talk paved the way for general discussion of the subject of terminal rates and on motion the chair ap- pointed committee consisting of MT. King, J. R. Beegle and D. w. Hunt to gather data on the halibut business and prepare plan of campaign with the idea in view of securing such ter minal rates
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
.EIES' MINISTRIES
 ON BILL TONIGHT

Tonight Is Che night of the Elks mmstrels, and with the reserved seats almost all sold. the big auditorium will be packed to It's doors when the cur. tain rises on Part l. at S:8O o'clock The mlnisrel Is divided into two parts and over two hours of entertain- ment is offered. Last nights final rehearsal, en costume looked good to the critics who had assembled. and although the end men and the chor. uses are said to be quaking in their boots today 1t is believed that stage fright will not be in evidence during the performance.
 Part l contains songs choruses, gags and by.play and it Is said that some local color has been woven into the jokes. Charles D. Garfield as in- terlocutor. and Roundy Cosgroye, Earle Jameson. Jack Hensel Ham Hamburg Hughie Gallagher and Bob, bic Cragg as end-men, appear on the program with frequency The soioists arc Oswell, Anderson. Snow and Eng berg. A ouartette has been warbline for several days on late stuff and the pages. Masters John McNaughton and Everett Nowell, are to wear burnt cork like their fellow ministrelmen, Prof. Jack sumpfs eight-piece Elks orchestra win furnish the music
 
 Part contains a Chinese skit, Hawaiian setting with songs, the Ger man school-room and some addresses by well known members of the lodge
 The lid will be off for certain and the minstrel show should be sue cess The "entire company have worked hard to get their voices and gestures iu form.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
BRITISH COLUMBIA
 ELECTION APRIL 10

VICTORIA. E. c. March te.-The British Columbia legislature was dis solved yesterday pursuant to Sir Rich. ard McBrlde's appeal to the people for a verdict by the people upon his administration of provincial affairs
 The election win take place April 10th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
UP.To-oATE HAlRoRssslNe
 SERVICE FOR LADIES.

The WEB. located in the new postoGlce block. will be open We'd nesdays from 70 Q. ID. to D. ID. beginning this week. March 8. for ladies and children only. This ar- rangement is to insure privacy as Q Undressing parlor. Hairdressing manicuring and massaging strict ly up-to-date in all particulars. The work will be done by Mrs. Leaf green and myself personally.
 " 2. BATHE
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
SIX Rlehardis ADpoal

Sir Richards announcement of an approaching election and appeal to the people were issued last week and, among other things, said
 .Tha government og which have the honor to be the leader win appeal Go the electorate for another endorse ment at its hands on It's general rec ord. but more particularly for the req. son that 1t purposes in the future at- taclllng vigorously and eourageously those features of provincial develop ment which though already initiated are stilI incomplete.
 Railway9
 'I refer in this connection to the matter Of railway construction, both on the mainland and the island. Those sections Of the railway program on the mainland which are still In pro. cess of construction, must be pushed Go compilations and this also applies to the island railway system.
 New Problems
 "As a result of the crisis due to the war. a multitude of new problems must be faced in British Columbia, and lt is my purpose as leader of the government to face those problems and apply myself to their solution. it is my conviction that we are only at the beginning of provincial develop ment and that now moro than ever before. we need faith and confidence in the future Of the country and cour- age and energy in applying ourselves to the great task set out hands.
 erappling Wlth Problems
 "The legislation laid down before ,he House at the session just closed relative to the matter of aid to the agricultural industry is an earnest of the determination Of the government Go grapple in a specific way some of these problems and as well as indica- tive of the line Of policy which ] shall advocate in respect to other important matters Of provincial development and conservation.
 Confident of Result
 "It is perhaps unnecessary to add that in determining to again consult the electorate of this country do so with the fullest conviction that the same generous measure of confidence which has been reposed In me on var. ious occasions during Che past twelve years will be again forthcoming in un. diminished measure.
 Faith ln 8. c.
 "I yield to no one in my great and unimpaired faith in the splendid iu- ture of British Columbia ] purpose gi,inr fhp hest fhal is in me to the
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
DANCE NOTICE

Commencing March 20 the regular Saturday night dances in Miss Gu licks studio win be continued under new management S15-6t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
SPOKANE SAILS SOUTH.

The steamer Spokane arrived from che north last night about l2 o'clock ana departed for Seattle this morning at five Those leaving Juneau on the Spokane were: Rosa Stein, E. NJ. God dard. V. 4. Smitz, Oscar Iverson. Wm. Moore aad James Joyce for Seattle; u. l.. Morris for Wrangell, and Matt l.. Piles for KetchilSan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
MINING APPLICATION
 No. Of762.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE. Juneau. Alaska. March 10, 1915.
 Noffcr

Notice is hereby given that the Al- aska Gastineau Mining Company, 0 corporation organized and existing un- der the laws of the State of New York and qualified to do, and doing busl- ness as a corporation. at Juneau, AL aslla, has made application for patent for the York. Alma and Avon lode mining claims. Survey No. go1. sit' uated at the Eastern end of Silver Bow Basin, about three miles East of the Town of Juneau, Alaska. in the Harris Mining District, Juneau Pre-. cinct, at approximately Latitude oS l9 North. and Longitude lS4" 2l West. and particularly described as follows. to-wit:
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17

The Spokane left for Seattle early this morning.
 The Admiral Watson is due from .he south tomorrow.
 The Admiral Evans should arrive from the Westward Friday.
 The Ald leaves Seattle tonight at nine o'clock.
 The Mariposa is due southbonnd to- MOTION.
 Tho Alameda sails from Seattle to- night at nine o'clock.
 The Dolphin leaves Seattle tomor' row night
 The Georgia left for sitka last night The LaTouche is due.
 The Northwestern leaves Seattle the 24th.
 The Admiral Evans is due to sail south from Juneau at o'clock tonight
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
B.M. Behrends Company, Inc. ]

meekly. This here transfer has ex- pired an hour ago, lady"
 The lady digging in her purse after coin. replied No wonder, with not single venulator open in the whole car!'
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
York Lode

Beginning at Corner No. l, whence U. S. l.. M. No. 2 bears s. SS' 36' w. 2O90.5S feet distant: thence N. 24 SO D. 553.6S feet to corner No. 2i thence S. 55s 10 D. 106151 feet to corner No. 8: thence S. 24' 30' w. 565.g2 feet to corner No 4 thence N. 54 88' ". 1063.57 feet to corner No. ], the place of beginning. Containing an area of 18.419 acres. Mag. Var. at corner No. l. 3le 45 E.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-17
Faith In B. c.

"l yield to no one in my great and unimpaired faith in the splendid iu' mre of British Columbia. purpose giving the best that is in me to the task Of bringing to the speediest irui- ton those projects for its develop ment which have already been so sue. cessfuliy initiated