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The state herald., 1915-06-18
WHEAT CONDITION 88.2
U. S. WILL HAVE BIGGEST CROP
IN HISTORY.
Billion Bushels May Be Total If Grow.
ing Conditions Keep Up-oats
Area Promises Big Harvest.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-The greatest wheat
crop in the country ever has known
is in prospect for the coming harvest.
In its forecast, based on the condi.
ton of winter and spring wheat on
June /, the federal crop reporting
board places the prospective wheat
crop at 950,00O,OOO bushels, which
would exceed last years record crop
by 59.OOO,000 bushels. With continued
good growing conditions the crop
might reach 1.0O0,OO0.0 900 bushels.
OF the great wheat crop the bulk
is from winter wheat planted last fall
on the greatest acreage ever sown.
The yield of that class of wheat is
placed at 676,OOO,OOO bushels, which
would be 100000 bushels under last
years record crop.
OF spring wheat 274,0OO,OOO bushels
are forecasted. That amount would
be 56,000,000 bushels under the rec.
ord crop OF 1912, but greater, how
ever. than last year and the year be-
fore.
Oats planted this spring was on the
greatest area ever sown to that crop,
exceeding last years area by almost
100000 acres. The forecast of the
oats crop places 1t at 1,2SS,000, 900
bushels. which is more than harvested
last year or in 1913. but 10000, 900
bushels less than the record crop OF
1912.
The barley crop, from present indi.
cations, will be second in point OF
size, with 197,00o.ooo bushels. which
would be 2s,oo0,ooo bushels less than
tie 1912 record crop but more than
grown last year or in 1918.
The June crop report shows:
Spring wheat-Area planted, 49,
24s.000 acres: condition. 94.s: acre
yield, al; estimated total produc'
tion, 274.000.000 bushels.
Winter Wheat - Condition. s5.S:
yield. 16.9; production. 676,Ooo,ooo.
All wheat-Acreage 59.4l7.O0o: con.
dition. $50; yield, 100; production,
$50. .0oo.o 900.
oats-Acreage. 4o.193.oOO; condi.
ton. 92.2: yield, S2.4; production. l.
2ss. 100000.
Rye-condition, 92: yield, l6.s.
Hay-Condition SIS.
characterization, 9l.3.
Appies-Condition. 70.1; production,
i9i 100000.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
TROOPS TO ASSIST RED CROSS
Three Regiments Ordered to Islands
Detained as Trouble Threatens.

washington.-Poss interference
by local Mexican officials along the
border with plans of the Red Cross
to distribute through American con
sular officers and it's own agencies.
fcod supplies to the famine-threatened
Mexican people. is the reason for or
ders from the War Department to de
lay the departure OF three regiments
from the border to the Philippines.
The American troops cannot cross
the border without instructions from
Washington, but In view of the posi-.
bility OF resistance by the Mexican OF.
fieials the War Department intends TO
have at hand means TO enforce any or.
dera that may be given by President
Wilson. The regiments affected are
the Fifteenth cavalry at Fort Bliss.
Tex. the Twonty.scyonth Infantry at
Galveston. aud the Ninth cavalry nt
Fort Douglas. Ariz.
The American consul at Juarcx has
been instructed TO insist that no sum.
mary measures be taken by Mexican
officials against George Marks aud s.
Franklin, under death sentence. until
the State Department examines the
evidence.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Million, Avail. Destitute Woman.

Grand unction.-IIeiress TO an es-
tate valued at from sG,OOo.0OO to slO.-
0O0.O 900. Mrs, Elizabeth &. VIM. aged
70. is destitute and bedridden in her
home in this city. Wednesday she
lear-na that she is the only direct
der sndant of John Winn, to whose
heirs has been left an immense for
tuno in the New England states She
was located through letters sent to the
local postmaster by Sidney Nanwyck.
san Francisco attorney for the Winn
estate. who writes that he has been
seeking Mrs. Winn or her children for
over year. She has employed an at-
torney to assist her in preparing proof
OF her rights OF the estate.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
GERMAN PRESS
OUT FOR PEACE
EDITORS EXPRESS VIEW THAT
AN UNDERSTANDING MUST
BE REACHED WITH US.
CAN'T WHIP ALL WORLD
AMERICA MUST PREPARE TO RE-
PEI ANY FOE, ASSERT PEACE
MEETING SPEAKERS.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Berlin, June l5.-The Lokal An
seiger prints noteworthy article on
Serman-American relations by its
general director, Eugen Zimmerman,
which, coming on the heels OF Fri
lays conciliatory article, is taken to
mean that influential representatives
Of politics and business are standing
behind the paper, and exerting their
efforts for German-American under
standing
President Wilson, says Herr
Zimmerman, desires nothing more
and nothing less than an understand
ing between Germany and England,
concerning the forms of maritime
warfare, which, at the same time, will
insure the safety of American passen-
gers. The task is not light, consider
ing the development of naval warfare,
but it can be solved, If all interests
display good will"
A new form might be given to ma
val warfare, Herr Zimmerman con-
tinues, on the basis that passengers
on ships with special marks of iden-
tlfication. and sailing under the gov
ernment guarantee that they are un-
armed, should receive proper consid-
GRAFTON at the hands of submarine
commanders.
The compromise must also involve
the withdrawal of the British admi-
ralty's instructions to merchantmen,
to attack and ram submarines at
sight
The article ventures to indicate for
the first time to the German public
that there may be a second side to
the question Of arms. on which the
press has been for months harping.
The editor of the Tageblatt, Theo-
dor Wolff, also publishes an article
in favor OF policy aimed at the
avoidance Of new conflicts and the
bringing in OF new adversaries.
The Nachrichten of Frankfort pro-
poses, as q method for modifying the
hardships of submarine warfare, that
the United States government consent
to the statloning OF German commits
sioners In American ports to examine
ships sailing for Europe. so that
those which carry no armaments, mu.
nitions or troops. may be exempt from
attack by German submarines.
Peace and Preparation Conference.
New York.-Better military and ma
val preparedness on the part OF the
United States was urged here by
speakers OF national prominence at a
mass meeting at Carnegie hall OF the
National Security League. which held
two days Peace and Preparation
Conference at which twenty five
states were represented.
The speakers included Jacob NJ.
Dickinson and Henry l.. stimson. for.
mer secretaries Of war: Charles J.
Bonaparte. former attorney general:
Judge Alton p. Parker. who is hon.
orary vice president OF the League,
and DR.. Lyman Abbott.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
July 4 10 Q, AmerIeanI.s.Ion oay.

Washington. Celebration ON July
OF "Americanization Day" a day for
strengthening the American spirit OF
nationality and uniting all classes,
crocds and rnccs into one Intelligent
democracy IL being urged on muulci'
pal and educational officers through.
out the country by =. =, ClaEton, fed
eral commissioner OF education. lie
has applied TO 1000 and the movement
already begun In fifty cities, whose
mayors have appointed committees ~
part Of the national movement TO max,
independence Day. 1915, "Americaniza
tion Day"
The state herald., 1915-06-18
rsu,ons Claim Victory in East.

London. June is-Germany claimed
another decided success along the
eastern line Northwest Of Moaclakn
In the region Of Birniawh, the Grt
man report said that along line cS
tending oyef for,yihtcc miles the eu
tire positions Of the RusHlanH wer'
taken and that $4,000 prisoners fel
into their hands one report said ~,
900 men In General Won Macknnsenl
army had been killed According &
PetroFfad the AuHtrn Germans have
made another crossing Of the bniestct
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Gillette Mayor Mus, serv, Sentence

Cheyenne The Supreme Court Of
tho United States has denied the peti
tion Of Roy Montgomery. the Gillette
wyo, white SLAYER. for a new trial
and Montgomery must serve the two
and one'hali.ycar sentence imposed
upon him by Judge J, A. Rinor OF the
Federal Court year nFo last April
Montgomery was found guilty on tho
charge Of procuring girls In Denver
aud transporting them 20 his "Peu
Green" resort lie appealed 20 tho
Circuit Court Of Appeals aud was do
MED petition for . uov trial
The state herald., 1915-06-18
new RULE FOR MEXICO
VILLA ASKS cARRANzA TO JOIN
IN CONFERENCE.
General Villas Reply to President
Wilson Denies Right of United
States to Interfere.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
El Paso, Tex, June 15.-Without
admitting the right of the American
government to intervene in Mexican
lffairs, Gen. Francisco Villa Saturday
addressed an invitation to Venustiano
Jarranza for constituticnalist leaders
o unite and reorganize the govern
nent of Mexico. An early reply is
'equested that preliminaries for such
conference may be arranged.
The invitation states that the pro-
,osal is being submitted to Emiliano
,apata, southern leader. and to Rogue
Gonzales Cara in Mexico City.
Villa has replied to President Will
IONS recent note calling upon leaders
,f factions in Mexico to take steps to
'illa note. the first to be made pub
ic, was dated Aguas Calientes, June
10, and was forwarded to Enrique C.
.lorente, Villa representative at
Washington, for presentation to the
State Department.
President Wilson's high spirit OF
ustice" and the consideration and
'espect" in which he is held in the
United States and Mexico, Gen. Villa
said, impels him to send his reply,
which interprets Wilson's note as a
recognition that the American gov
.rnment has no right to take part in
he settlement of the internal affairs
If Mexico
The Villa note reviews the over
hrow of the Victoriano Huerta re-
sime and attributes the subsequent
livision among constitutional leaders
o false ideas. for mercenary pur-
poses. diffused by those who sought to
.etain power indefinitely without
avs"
Villas break with Carranza is at
.ributed to Venustiano Carranza, and
he resulting strife is characterized as
civil war such as might occur in any
nation"
81 am pleased to know" says the
villa note. further. that President
Wilson recognizes that the American
people and the American government
nave no right to take any part in the
settlement of our internal affairs
Villa characterizes as "disgraceful"
he division among constitutionalist
eaders after the triumph against Vic
oriano Huerta, which he attributes,
part, to personal ambitions OF
some persans," but declares that GER
ain principles were involved for
which I'VE are still fighting"
The state herald., 1915-06-18
csrranra Bids for Recognition.

washington.-'-Ge General Carrmza has
ssued proclamation at Vera Cruz,
making a bid for recognition by the
United States. John r. Silliman, per
sonal representative of President VIII
ion in Mexico. telegraphed its text to
he State Department from Vera
cruz.
Until n new secretary OF state is
appointed to succeed Mr.. Bryan It is
not thought there will be any deyel-
lpment OF the recently announced
policy OF President Wilson TO insist
On settlement by the Mexicans or
some other means would be EN-
ployed.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
eryan Issues New statement.

Washington. Former Secretary Of
State Bryan. who resigned his port
folio rather than sign the second note
10 Germany issued another statement
Saturday declaring that the note was
materially revised following the pres.
cntatlon OF his resignation. The revi.
sion. Mr. Bryan aycrred, softened the
note, but was no, sufficient to Justify
him In Withdrawing his resignation.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
cI.Im. RIah, 10 sInk v. 8. shIp.

Washington. GermnnyR latest note
TO the United States on the sinking OF
the American sailing ship. William p.
Frye. by the prinz Eitcl Friedrich.
makes the farroaohing claim OF n
right To destroy any American vessel
carrying eon,raband, while agreeing
10 pay damaseH for the act.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Two KILLED a. Mob Attack. prisoner

Winnsboro, S. ca white mar
named Eisenhauer and Utes Smith. q
negro. were killed and five officer,
were wounded, Sheriff A. D. Hood
probably fatally. In q rio, here when
mob attempted 10 take Smith from
the officers.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
WASHINGTON DIPLOMATS Ex.
PECT GERMANY TO OPEN
WAY FOR AGREEMENT.
BRYAN ASKS PEACEPLEA
c o MN o Err URGES GERMAN.
AMERICANS IN UNITED STATES
TO PLEAD WITH KAISER.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Washington, June 12.-Optimism-
more pronounced than it has beer
since the diplomatic correspondence
with Germany over the sea zones O
war began-was manifest Friday IL
official quarters here over the pros
poets for peaceful outcome of the
pending controversy between Germany
and the United States.
The American note presented to the
Berlin foreign office by Ambassador
Gerard was interpreted on all sides as
decidedly friendly and leaving the
way open to satisfactory solution
with honor to both sides.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
earranra s,I.es ,ae.ooo vIlla Mon,y.

Laredo, Text was reported hero
from apparently authentic sources
that Carranza authorities nj Nueyo
Laredo. opposite here, had seized
about $4,000 OF villa money belong.
Ing to the Pierce oil Corporation. an
American concern.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Fourteen Thousand Car Men Strike.

chicngo.--A strike OF the ii.5Oo en-.
ployes Of the surface and elevated
traction systoms was ordered at mid.
night Sunday. The men were direct.
cd to finish their runs and return
their cars TO the barn.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

Berlin.-The Russians are preparing
I, ovacuatc Lcmbcrg. according to OF.
fetal dispatches received here. Forty
boxes containing valuable possessions
OF Lemborg museums and other insti-
tutions have been sent across the Rus.
sian border.
Gen. Won Linsingen's advance across
the Dniestor has pierced the Russian
line. cutting off the Russian forces
operating north OF Bukowina from the
armies around Lemberg, Dispatches
from the battle front say Won Linsin.
gems advance continues over broad
front.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
zoe, Ready" v. 8. Order to MINI.

Phoenix, AriZ,-fnstruc,ion TO be
prepared TO take the field at mo.
mcnts notice. with the warning that
fever aud smallpox are common In
Mexico. were received here Thursday
by the Arizona militia from the War
Department at Washington.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
New Canadian Army In France.

Ottawa. ont.-Every battalion OF the
second Canadian division has safely
arrived In France, II was announced
by Major General Hughes, minister
of militia.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
,iss,ssr,oo Copper Company Quits.

Trenton. n. 1.-The Amalgnmatcd
Copper Company, New Jersey cor.
poration organized April ~. 1899. has
dissolved. The authorized capital was
tib5oOO,oo0 and the issued capital
tlb9.Ss7. 900.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Sea Mines Enrich Norway,

Chrlstians, Norway,-The Norwe.
gian navy has been enriched TO the
extent Of about $4,000 by COO Ger.
man and English mines which have
been picked up Off this coast.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
How II Happened

ut was this way" said the tattooed
man to his circle Of interested lis
teners 81 was marooned on an island
in the South Pacific and captured by
a band of savages. They demanded
a thousand dollars for my release. ]
was in a terrible predicament-all my
money was in New York bank, and
I hadn't cent with me-"
What did you do?" asked one Of
the listeners as the tattooed man
paused for breath.
'I told them to draw on me. and
they did
The state herald., 1915-06-18
amel,er Aavaneea Lead 10 z ernl..

New York, - Announcement was
made Saturday that the American
Smelling & Refining Company had nd.
yanecd tho price OF lead from 6h to
7 oentn
The state herald., 1915-06-18

Washington. June 12.-William Jen-
nings Bryan. last ight~issuedsNeIpaS
peal addressed TO the German-Ameri-
cans" urging them to aid in maintain
ing peace between the United States
and the fatherland. and. by exerting
their influence with the German gov
ernment. to persuade 1t not to take
any steps that would lead in the d.
rection OF war. With this statement
Mr.. Bryan expects to end for the pres
ent his efforts to lay before the pub
lie the situation which caused him to
resign the portfolio OF secretary OF
state. On Wednesday he gave out an
explanation OF why he left the cabinet
rather than sign the last American
note to Germany regarding submarine
warfare: Thursday he issued an ap-
peal to the american people to
stand for persuasion rather than for
force in asserting rights under inter
national law. and yesterday he made
a brief statement expressing gratifi-
cation at what he termed change OF
tone on the part OF the "Jingo editors"
regarding the note to Germany,
Referring to COMMUNICATIONS as
fellow citizens in whose patriotism
have entire confidence" Mr.. BRYAN.
besides asking them to use their In
fluence with the German government,
urged:
That they forget. never TO be re-
called, any suspicion of lack OF neu'
trality or friendship toward the Ger
man people on the part OF the Prcsi'
dent OF the United States.
That they should not attempt to
connect negotiations between the
United States and Germany with
those between the United States and
Great Britain. because the cases are
different"
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Zinc Ore $40 the Ton.

Webb City. Mo.-iilgh grade zinc
ore sold for $40 ton hero satur.
day. the highest price ever recorded.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
son Of prInea nrn,, kIllad.

Bcrlin.--Bnron Ernst Won saalfeld.
10 yeara old, son OF Prince Ernst OF
Sake Molnlngon. was killed In battle.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
John o. Rockefeller Jr., Again Papa

Tarrytown. N. Y.-A son was born
to Mr.. aud Mrs. John ID. Rockefeller.
Jr.. their sixth child and fifth boy.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
Fine at Juarex.

Junrex, Mcx.-Thc municipal mar
kct, building and contents. was dc
ntroyed by fire OF unknown origin.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

London. June l2.-German opinion
is unanimously against granting Pres.
ident Wilson's demand for assurances
that American ships and lives will not
be endangered by submarine warfare,
according to a Berlin dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph Company, sent
by way OF Amsterdam.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

Eph Wiley says the most inharmo-
nious combination is street car con-
ductor and his necktie.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The state herald., 1915-06-18
GERMANS SINK
F|FTY-SIx VESSELS
OTTOMAN GUNBoAT is SUNK AND
TRANSPORT CAPTURED IN
PERSIAN GULF.
RUSSIAN ARMY CUT OFF
GERMAN ADvAN ACROSS
DNlEsTER SHUTS OUT sLAv
FORCES.
Western Newspaper Union News Service,

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, June 14.-Saturday re-
port of German submarine activity
shows that one steamer and three
trawlers were sunk. Last week Ger
man submarines sank fifty-four YES
The others comprised two French, two
Belgian. three Russian and forty Brit
ish. In addition, two fishing smacks
were sunk by a Zeppelin. A dispatch
from Copenhagen says Norway has
lost twenty-nine vessels since the out
break of the war, with total valua-
ton of s7,500,O00.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

London.-The town Of Stanislau
has been captured by the Austrians.
according to the official statement is
sued by the German army headquar-
ters. Stanislau is seyenty.five miles
southeast OF Lemberg. the Galician
capital.
official announcement was made by
Secretary OF the Admiralty Bslfour
that German submarine had been
sunk and that six of her officers and
twenty y-one members OF her crew had
been captured. The British steamer
Lady Salisbury was torpedoed by u
German submarine and sent to the
bottom.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

Petrograd. = Russian submarines
sank the German steamer Hindenburs
and attacked fleet OF ten German
ships in the Baltic. II was semi Off
cially announced here.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

London, June 15.-The arsenal at
the Austro-Hungarian naval station at
Pola, on the Adriatic, was almost en-
tirely destroyed by bombs. dropped
from an Italian airship, according to
the Messagero at Rome. There were
at the time in the arsenal ten war
ships, including one battleship, two
cruisers and several submarines.
Three of these vessels are supposed
to have been damaged. With Monfal-
cone and Gradisca in their hands the
Italians have begun an attack on Cor
izia (Gorz) further up the Isonzo
river, and one of the Austrians most
strongly fortified frontier positions.
The state herald., 1915-06-18

London, June l0.-Premier As,
announced in the House OF Conn
that the total OF British casua
from the beginning Of the war to
81 was 25s.069 men in killed. wou
and missing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
DAVENPORT ITEMS,

Mr.. Jacob Bacon, resident Of this
city for the last seventeen years, died
suddenly at his home lastWednesday
are welcome.
evening of acute gastritis. Mr.: Ba-
con ate a very hearty evening meal,
went to a confectionery and ught
ice cream and was stricken Oh his
way back home. He died an hour
later The funeral was held Sunday
afternoon from the Third Baptist
church, Of which he was a faithful
member, Rev. F. X. Nicholson officiat-
ing, assisted by Rev. J. P. Sims.
DR.. C. F. Wright and Mr.. Logan
Marshall took an automobile trip to
Iowa City last week and camped out
a few days. They report a fine time.
Evangelist Wilson of Jamaica preach
ed at the A. M. E. church Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Rev. Sims and her Sunday
school class had picnic Monday aft
ernoon at the Fairgrounds.
Mrs. Rev. Boyd of Moline visited in
Davenport last Friday, a guest at the
Mrs. Della Marshall home.
Mrs. D. S. Johnson entertained last
Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Emma
Lucas of Aurora, ILL.,, and Mrs. Ger
trude Stephens of Enid, Okla.
Rev. and Mrs. Coleman, evangelists,
are in the city and hope to be able to
hold meetings here.
Mrs. C. H. Marshall and Miss Della
Watkins are conducting a mission
Sunday school among the children on
East Tenth street. They meet every
Sunday afternoon at $3.50. Visitors
ar eWelcome.
Mrs. Eugene Perkins.left today fo1
Quincy, ILL.,, and several points in
Missouri.
Blind Reed, the musician, is in the
city and will give a concert at Bethe]
A. M. E. church Wednesday evening
Please telephone your news &c
4047-Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-08-13
OTTUMWA, IOWA.

Miss Mabel Spots was in the city
visiting friends.
Mr.. Sam Downey, son of Elizabeth
Downey, met tragic death in Kan
sas City, Mo. The remains were
brought to this city and laid to rest
in Ottumwa cemetery.
Mr.. Luther Williams departed this
life at his home on West Mechanic
streee The remains were taken to
Missouri for interment.
The stewardesses of the A. M. ".
church gave an entertainment at the
church. A large crowd attended and
a splendid financial success.
The different auxiliaries of the Sec
ond Baptist church made financial
report for the year. It shows the
| splendid work done by the members,
| the best in many years. Great praise
! is due T. J. Carr for his excellent
leadership.
w. S. Page delivered splendid
sermon that was enjoyed by all.
Wendell Johnson has gone to Chi
cago to fill a position in which he was
successful in obtaining.
Mr.. William Thompson, Mr.. Dave
Wilson and family and T. Davis and
| family are quarantined in with the
smallpox.
Mrs. H. Owens has returned home
! from the NJ. NJ. S. convention, Chi
cago branch. A very successful meet
| ing was held and Des Moines district
! is second to none. Net proceeds were
| 81 200 and about twelve more locals
to be heard from.
MIR. D. Abner has been appointed
superintendent of the schools of Ok
lakcma City. We are glad to hear Of
the promotion.
| Miss Bessie Owens, a teacher III
Kansas City, was a visitor at the
parental home of Charles Owens on
Caldwell street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Black have
gone to Hannibal for visit with
their parents.
Mrs. frankie Andrews is in Quincy
visiting.