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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
IOWA RANKS HIGH
IN WEALTH TOTALS
uo,n SECOND POSITION IN THE
AMOUNT OF MONEY CON-
PARED TO POPULATION.

washington, D. c., May 21.-rne na.
tional wealth is officially esumatea ~ =.
s137 7se, 100000, or t1.S66 Tor zeacn
man woman and child In the country.
such Are the figures contained IN tne
sneciaI bulletin, "Estimated Valuatioh
81 National wealth, 1s50-1s12, wn!cn
n about to be issued by Drecsol
Samuel L. Rogers of the census W.
reau, department Of commerce.
The total wealth Of New York, $lo,-
OIL 900, 900, is the greatest snown rJl
anv state. while Illinois and Pennsyi
.vania. With 916, 100000 ana 10.
45s. .Oco. 900 respectively, are clos'
rivsls Tor second place.
When tho comparisons are applsc
an q per capita basis, however. : ua..
ferent showing is made. me nisn1s. .
nar CAPITA figure for wealth IN , tne
hends nov of individuals and commercial
nr.anizations-that is, exclusive OF tne
nnntaxable property owned by govern, n
mantal. educational, char1taole anu xaa
ralieious institutions-is given a loa
Nevada. s4,s65. Next in oroer co.ne n.n
iowa with 33,345; North DaAo.~'
,ssa1o and California, $3,ll3'
The latest published estimates OF one IN
vaalth Of foreign countries show $los,, =,
osn 400 900 for the British empire oao ~
1909. of which amount $ll,sy.,ooJs,vu0 $1,000,
was credited to the United hineo'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
FIERCE FIGHTING
At OARDANEL[ES

London, May 21.-Cabling from Ath-
ems the correspondent of the Reuter-
Telegram Co. says fierce fighting is
in progress near the neck Of the Gal
lipoli peninsula. The big guns of the
British battleship Queen Elizabeth are
being fired from the Gulf Of Saros,
thus assisting in the allies attack. The
Turks are being supported by the guns
of the Sultan Selim (formerly the Ger
man cruiser Goeben) which are being
fired from the Sea Of Marmora. Turk
ish troops from Avail, in Asia Minor,
are said to have been transferred to
the Dardanelles.
The newspapers Of Athens, the cor
respondent declares, say the British
authorities have increased to $4,000
the reward offered by them for infor-
nation leading to the destruction Of
the German submarine, the presence
of which has been reported in the Med
ite-ranean.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
Continued on page s.
NOT NEEDED
Italians in the United States May be
Allowed to Remain Here For
Year at Least.

Washington, D. c., May 21.-Ital
ians in the United States probably will
not be called back to the colors unless
the European war is to continue for
another year. Italian officials here
believe Italy has sufficient men in her
home army to maintain vigorous Of
fensive against Austria.
The possibility that Italy's entrance
in the war may compel peace in an
other six months is suggested in Ita;-
Nan quarters here as a reason for
withholding any call for reservists
resident in foreign countries until the
necessity for them shall become ap-
parent through the development of
military operations.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
SHIP IS ADJuGED PRIZE
British Court Holds That tho Hospital
Steamer Was Scout For
Germans.

London. May 21.-The prize cour
has decided that the German steamer
ophelia, captured in the North sea BY
the British destroyer Meteor October
1S, 1914, and brought into Yarmouth
the following day, was lawful prize
Germany protested that this act Of
capture was in violation Of The Hague
convention, declaring that the Ophelis
was hospital ship. The British gov.
ernment contended that the Ophelis
only purported to be hospital shiI
and that as matter of fact she wal
masquerading under false colors fol
scouting purposes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
German Reply to Wilson's
Note Awaits O. 4. of Kaiser

preparation to be sent to Great Brit.
ain it was said by some oficials that
the United States had not yet obtain,
ed a satisfactory explanation OF It's
original inquiry with respect to Eng
lands right to halt any cargoes OF non
contraband, including cotton, con.
signed to neutral ports. which cannot
be blockaded under international law.
Neither the state department nor tne
Austrian or German embassies mas any
positive information as yet as 10 tna
tone or character Of the German repy
to the American note.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
BALKAN STATES
TO FOLLOW ITALY
RUMOR SAYS THAT ALLIES WILL
BE CONSIDERABLY AUGMENT
ED IN NEAR FUTURE.

Washington, May 21.-For several
weeks official information reaching
here has given the impression in high
executive quarters that Roumania
would follow Italy's lead and that
some alliance or agreement to that ef-
feet has long existed. In Austro-Ger-
man quarters, however belief prevails
that Bulgaria, equipped with German
war loan and aspiring to seize the
first opportunity to regain the terri
tory lost by the Bucharest treaty,
would either hold the army OF Ruman-
la in check or compel that country to
maintain the status quo OF neutrallty.
Greece May Join Allies.
Developments in Greece, 1t IS
thought in many quarters may still
further complicate the situation IN the
Balkans for in the event OF the death
of King Constantine, now gravely ~
some diplomatists think Greece would
Join the allies. What effect this would
have on the attitude Of Bulgaria or
Rumania, they say, can hardly be pre-
dicted with any reasonable certainty
1t is not believed the situation IN
Rumania or Bulgaria will be CHARMED
for some time after Italys operations
have begun.
u, S. An Oniooker.
In the midst of these critical events
in southern Europe the position OF the
United States is that of an onlooker.
Both Austria and Italy have asked the
American embassies in Rome ana
Vienna respectively to care for their
diplomatic interests. A proclamation
or neutrality similar to those made by
the United States early In the war
will be issued in the natural course
American shippers will be confronted
with a new contraband list. Italian
vessels sailing from American ports
will be scrutinized by collectors OF the
ports no longer as neutral but now as
belligerent ships.
From a military point of view, the
trend of events has aroused wlde-
spread interest among army and navy
officers. Some professed belief that
for the present Austria had massed
large enough number of men to meet
the first line Of Italian troops and TO
delay important operations for some
time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22

ELECT MODERATOR
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY THEo-
LoGIcIAN Is ELECTED oN
THE SECOND BALLOT.

Rochester, N. Y, May 21.-Devotion-
al services conducted by Rev. Charles
Wood. D. D., Washington, D. c., open
ed the second days session OF the
|127th general assembly of the Presby-
terian church Of the United States.
The election of moderator was dispos-
ed of yesterday by the selection OF
the Rev. J Ross Stevenson, president
of Princeon, N. j., theological sem
mary. The choice was made on the
second ballot. On the f1rtst ballot ne
received 400 Of the 843 votes cast,
lacking twenty-five votes. On the sec
nd ballot hereceived 502.
The Rev. Cornelius M. Steffens,
,esident of Dubuque college, Du-
,,oue, Ia. received the second larg-
est vote. on the first ballot 279 and on
the second ballot 267.
The Rev. George B. Stewart, presi-
dent of Auburn Theological seminary,
Auburn, N. Y, the only other nominee,
received on the first ballot 164 and on
the second II.
Today's program consisted of the
announcement of standing committees
and the presentation and considera'
tion of the reports Of the permanent
committee on evangelism, executive
committee and the committee on
Christian life and work. Special IN
terest centered in the report on evan
gelism in view Of widespread attention
given at present to the Rev. Billy sun
days methods.
Nearly one hundred delegates are
attending the annual meeting OF the
women's board of home missions, held
simultaneously with the assembly ses'
sions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22

Washington, d. c., May 21,-Ger-
manys reply to the American note
sent as consequence Of the Lusi.
tania tragedy and other violations OF
American rights in the war zone mas
been nearly completed, according TO
intimations which have reached here
through diplomatic channels.
The return Of Emperor William from
the eastern front Is said to be awaited
by the imperial chancellor ana the
minister OF foreign affairs, before the
document is put into Anal form rol
presentation to Ambassador Gerard.
Il NAV reach here next Tuesday OF
Wednesday. .,.,,
The issuance today by the British
foreign once OF an explanation oI ue w
tentions of American cargoes was re-
ceived with much interest IN omcial
quarters, but without comment. WINE
the memorandum explains some OF tne
positions taken up in a note unde'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
Pleasant Haaj
Force Of Men Tearing
Up Old Bricks
CAR TRACKS WILL BE
RELAID BY. COMPANY
Paving to Follow Railway
Improvement; Was
Long Delayed t.sue

After a delay Of more than 4 yeo11
the paving OF North Court street froG
Fourth street to Park avenue Wa3
started this afternoon ut O'Clock b
Contractor Carl Pleasant of the Nan
sas Paving b Construction Co Th1
brick between the tracks and ono fo6
on each side will be taken up In osda3
that the Ottumwa Railway D Light O.
can relay fts track. Mr.. Pleasant. SA&s
ed this morning that he would follOV
the light company up with has Wort
and would push tho work ~ rapidlyl
as possible.
Mr.. Pleasant called at the city han
this morning to-see tAo commissioners
about the work and latsr held . con.
ference with @. r. 1ahzney Of the o.
tumwa Railway & Light Co. Thn
starting Of the work today came - I
surprise 40 no one thought i would be
started for several weeks.
First, the width Of the street held
up the work, then the kind Of pave
ment fsttinG of contract and the re.
fusal Of Nj. Pleasant to use Purington
brick. The brick, - stipulated in the
contract, must b Pur1ngepn or q brick
equal to It and Mr. Pleasant will OBJ
tain this briok for tho city.
The contract was s~nx6ed FOR this
work by the old administration afte1
stormy sessions had been held. -Four
bids were received BY tho comm4ssion.
ers and on the promise to use Puring-
ton brick the Kansas Paving q Con-
struction Co. was awarded the con.
tract after hot session.
The street is In q very bad condition
at the present time and trafflc over II
has been diverted to great extent.
The recent rains and the snow Of the
winter made large holes In the pres
ent pavement The commissioners have
been working hard for some time IN
an effort to get this street paved and
lost no time in getting Mr.. Pleasant
started when he arrived this morning.
The city volunteered the use OF tools
II necessary to get the work started
immediately and there II . prospect
of getting the street paved this SUM
mer as Mr.. Pleasant stated some time
ago that he would complete tho job
In sixty dayv.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
AND OTHER '
YALE ALUMNI MEET

Kansas City, Mo-, May 21.-Tormef
President Taft and three hundred 9th.
er visiting Yale alumni are here today
to attend the two day convention Of
the Associated Western Yale clubs
The association includes all Yal<
clubs in the west and as far east -
Pittsburgh. !.
The visitors are being entertained
by the local club. Of which there orr
about $50 members. The business o1
the convention will be election OF OF.
ficers for next year and the discussion
Of plans for interesting western young
men in Yale.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
Ge1n ans TcKo1
Boycottlng T. S.

Berlin, May 21.-A meeting to
protest against American ship
ments Of war materials was held
last night by the Deutscher
Wehrverein. A resolution was
adopted calling for the discon-
tinuance of export from Germany
of goods particularly needed in
America, such as dyestuffs, and
the limitation of imports from
America as far as possible until
the trade which is declared OBJ
jectionable IL stopped.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
Nine Women With
Ages I0tdHnq 688
Years Haze PARTY
\ ****+++***+4++*+++s

Fairfield, May 21. Nine wo-
men whose combined ages total
6S8 years, were guests at a din
ner party Thursday noon at the
home of Mrs. j. e. Wilson, who
entertained in honor of Mrs.
Nancy Frame. Six Of the nine
are octogenarians and the
youngest of the party is 63. The
women and their ages follow:
Mrs. P. A. Lynch, "a; Mrs.
Nancy Frame, 80: Mrs. Sarah
Bailey. 80; Mrs. R. A. Gillian.
81; Mrs. Elizabeth Fulton, 30;
Mrs. Mary Barnes, 80; Mrs. ].
E. Wilson, IL; Mrs. J. l.. Sut-
ton, 81 and Mrs. j. M. McKain,
63.
Wild roses were used as table
decorations and delinin''s Din
ner was served. All Of the par
ty have been friends for many
years and the reunion was thor.
oughly enjoyed. Little souvenirs
of the remarkaDlc pui.y 49,.
provided each guest.
4. :. ). =. ). :. !. + !. 4 !. Z. !. = !. !.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
PROSECUTIONS IN
PORTUGAL TO STOP

Libson, May 21.-In consequence OF
reports OF the violence OF poliucal
prosecutions In different parts OF the
country, the minister Of the interior
has telegraphed all civil governors
to institute energetic measures 70
stamp out such prosecutions. The CAD
met also has decided to send repre-
sentatives into the provinces to pacify
the country and prevent Iacuonai
feeling.
Two British warships arrived yester-
day at the mouth Of the Tagus river.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
ADMITS KILLING SPOUSE.

Buffalo, N. Y, May 21.-Mrs. Gym.
thia Buffum today pleaded guilty 10
numbering her husband. Willis Bunum,
by repeated doses OF arsenic. She
was sentenced by the state supreme
court to not less than twenty years
i'm nrisOnment
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
POPE GIVES MONEY
TO WAR SUFFERERS

Rome, May 21.-A letter from Card
inal Gasparri, papal secretary OF state,
to Cardinal Annette, archbishop OF
Paris, in which was enclosed draft
for $4,000 as gift from Pope Bene-
dict to war sufferers, is published Dy
the Osservatore Romano.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22

eerne, Switzerland, May 21.-
The Swiss federal authorities
have decided to make representa-
tIons to Germany on the sinking OF
the LusItanla by a German subma.
rlne. Three swiss citizens lost
their lives.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22

Paris, May 21.- The Havas agency
publishes dispatch from Rome which
says:
'The Messagero declares that the
council OF ministers will meet after the
,ession of the senate and that the min
sters probably will draft form of
declaration Of war against Austria
Hungary
The Rome correspondent of the Ha-
Tas agency telegraphs that Premier
salandra introduced in the senate to-
lay the bill passed by the chamber of
deputies Yesterday, giving the govern
ment rlcnary powers in regard to con-
duct Of war.
1T is predicted that the senate will
vote unanimously for the BILL" the
message adds.
On receiving the bill the senate de-
cided unanimously. to consider it as an
mittee to make a report. This CON-
mittee met Immediately. The senate
took recess of an hour after which it
was to meet to receive the commit
tees report.
Immunity Suspended.
London, May 81 in dispatch from
Rome the correspondent of the Ex-
change Telegraph Co. says.
Premier Salandra this morning OBJ
tanned the royal signature to a decree
suspending the diplomatic immunity of
the Austrian and German ambassadors
to the Vatican, who leave tomorrow" p"
Looking to Spain.
Rome, May 81 The Tribune says the
italian government has not yet decided
what neutral country will be asked to
protect the interests Of Italians in Ger
many after war is declared, but pre-
diets that it. will be Spain
Decision DispIeases Germany.
Berlin May 21-The morning papers
publish long reports of the meeting
yesterday of the Italian chamber of
deputies Few make editorial comment
but those which discuss the situation
take resolute but unexcited attitude.
The most prominent feeling expressed
is revulsion at what is regarded as
Italys treachery in turning on for.
mer ally.
Hungarians Accept Challenge.
Budapest, Hungary, May 21-On re-
ceipt Of the warlike news from Italy
great crowds paraded the streets in a
patriotic demonstration. They cheer
ed Germany and Turkey, singing the
national anthems Of those countries
in front Of their consulates.
<. & . 5 . g- !.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
ROOSEVELT wins
DAMACE ACTION
JURY DECIDES he DID NOT
LIBEL "Ross" BARNES BUT
SPLITS ON COSTS.

Syracuse, N. ", May 21-After
encs reporting an illegal verdict
to the court In favor Of Theodore
Roosevelt, the Jury trying William
Darnes' suit for libel failed today
In more than three hours Of addi-
tIonaI dellberation to arrive at q
verdict that was legal.
The verdict returned by the Jury
was rejected because It made tho
condltIon that costs and dlsburss-
ments Of the trial were to be
divided between the prinoipals.
The law 10 that the verdict must
be In favor Of either The defendant
or the plaintiff and that no condi-
tlons regarding costs can be made
In connection with L.
Syracuse, N. Y, May 21.-The jury
in the Barnes-Roosevelt libel suit
came in shortly before II o'clock to.
day and the foreman announced that
the jury had agreed on . verdict for
the defendant When the roll was
called by the clerk of the court, eleven
Of the jurors said they were In favor
Of verdict for the defendant, but
the twelfth, Edward Burns, Syracuse
arose In his seat and said:
II am for the plaintiff"
Justice Andrews himself had been
informed before the jury entered the
room that verdict had been found.
The spectators were warned that any
demonstration would be punished
Then the jury was brought in and the
foreman made his announcement. Al.
ter Burns had dissented Justice An.
drews sent the jury back to its room
Justice Andrews was informed by
the foreman that the jury stood unani-
nous In favor of q verdict for the do.
fendant in case the costs were split
between the plaintiff and the defend.
ant The jury debated on the question
Of costs when it returned to its room.
1t was said.
Colonel Roosevelt declined to com
ment but the expression ON his face in.
dicated great pleasure. His counsel
said he was willing to divide costs II
a way could be found. They made II
plain in the presence of the defendant
that verdict was the thing desired
Of costs.
Colonel Roosevelt lunched at a local
hotel. Some one sent him bunch OF
flowers and many persons crowded
around him in the hotel lobby to con
gratulate him. The colonel wore big
rosa from the bunch when he return
ed to the court room.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-05-22
Cabinet Members Are Said
to Be Busy on Formal
Documents Text
kENATE IS ASKED
FOR LARGE POWERS
Immunity Given Diplomats
to the Vatican Taken
Away By the King

italian Frontier, May 21.-Some
$4,000 soldiers have been concen-
trated on the coast of Italy across
the Adriatic from Albania, at Brin-
dis, Bari and Foggla.
Washington, D. c., May 21.-
Count Won Bernstorff, the German
ambassador here, was advised to-
day by the German foreign office
that Switzerland would take over
German diplomatic interests In
Italy in the event of rupture.
Paris, May 21.-5 p. m.-The
Temps publishes dispatch from
Rome to the effect that a fIotilla
Of Austrian aeropianes from Cor
itz, Austria. is patroIIine the from
tier above sonzo. 1t is said two
of the air scouts have flown over
Italian territory.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-08
BRICK VS.. MACADAM
IN PENNSYLVANIA

Each year shows an increase in
the use of brick for the pavinp of
country highways. The movement
is growing, especially strong in the
state of Pennsylvania, where severe
tests and years of experience have
proven that brick is the most econo-
mical surfacing for public roads. es-
peciailg in view of the unfitness of
any form of macadam consequent
upon the increased use of the auto
mobile.
The action of the county commits
sioners of Allegheny county (of
which Pittsburgh is the county
seat in announcing that hereafter
prick would supplant macadam
when there were any roads to i'm
prove, has created a favorable i'm
preston. Only few weeks ago the
commissioners. accompanied by
.ounty Controller Robert ]. Cum
made trip through Ohio
.oCinspect paved country highways,
IND of course the Cleveland, Ohio.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-08

district was visited. When the part,
returned home, Mr.. CUNNINGHAM
authorized lilis statement:
The county commissioners and
controller will not spend anv more
money for macadamized roads. ex-
cept to complete contracts under
wa" For some time we have been
hguring on the use of brick in i'm
proving the highways, and investi-
cation In Ohio has convinced us that
IL Is the proper material for road
building. The automobile has made
II necessary to find a substitute for
macadam. The motor cars tear I'M
the surface and scatter it over the
landscape. Roads built last year
nave TO be resurfaced this year.
Brick is the best substitute. Ex-
perlments have been made with II
in all parts of the country. The
state is now trying it in places.
We found brick roads in Ohio
where broken stone and sand base
was used, which has been down ten
years land have cost nothing for
maintenance Contractors are will
ing to lay brick and give a guar
antee that there will be no cost for
maintenance for five years. know
of brick pavements in Sewickly and
other boroughs, where the brick wac
iald IN concrete base, which have |
oeeh IN use for is or 20 years. with
no expense for repairs !
we now have an advertisement
running In the papers asking for
dds for four and half miles Of
[hacadam roads on the Greensburg
pike. 1t is the intention to with
1raw this advertisement and request
olds for brick paving. The differ.
ence In cost is estimated at about AZ
per cent. but the county will save
IN annual charge of about $500 a
nile FOR resurfacing. The roads
VIII be built with light curb at
me side, so that the brick can be ex-
ehded to the full width of the high
way If necessary later. AS the nres-
mt improved roads require resur-
aclng' brick will be employed. This
VIII not be expensive, as the exist
ng base can be used. Engineers
ave said it was impossible to drain
TICK roads properly. but our ohser-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-07-08

she would most certainly have been
dashed to death, but she struck the
shed in her descent, thus breaking
her fall and saving her life, but
leaving her badly bruised.
Detective Upton was called and
ne Immediately sent for specia,
Revenue Agent L. L. Froneberger
VINO was at his Office in the fedora,
building. These men with the as
sistance of DR.. w. E. Miller. who
happened to be in the neighborhood
quoted the girl and finally with her
own consent sent her to the county