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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

ound trip to Lexington S3.1S
May Ist and May 9TH limited three
days. Account spring Race
Meeting, Kentucky Association.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Uncle Johnny Sans, aged about
10 years, was judged insane and
taken to the asylum at Lexington
Saturday.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

A School of Methods under the
auspices of the Kentucky CHS
tan Bible School Association will
be held at the Christian Church
in London, April 26 to goth.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Bates Shoes for men and Stal
Brand S Oes for all the family a.
+ .Sh'S.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Round trip TO Lexington 81. 40
April % and limited to April 18th.
Account of Spring Race Meeting
Kentucky Association.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Mrs. Jonas Brown of the Maret-
burg section died Monday AMI was
buried at the Maretburg burylng
ground Tuesday.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

For SALR:-Flve shares OF
stock in the Bank of MI. Vernon.
S. H. MARTIN
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

The case against Franklin Alli-
son who was charged with forgery
in the Boyle Circuit Court, was
dismissed Monday. The fact is
that Mr.. Allison was associated
with a man who committed the
crime and who is now serving a
term In the pm, but Mr.. AIlisr n
himself was not responsible for
the act. 1t was not the crime that
he committed but the company
that he was keeping that got him
in bad.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Secretary of the Mt. Vernon
Fair is hustIing up lads" for fail
cataiog.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Buy Ford because it is a bette
car, not because it is cheaper.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Circuit Court begins Monday
April 10th.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Once you wear Flsh's SIS Spec
iaI Suit you will always wear them
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16
LOCAL

Something new every day al
Fish's.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

On Friday, Saturday aid Sun
day, May 9TH. Sth and 9th, 1915,
the Kentucky Christian Endeavor
Union will hold its annual conven.
ton in Berea. The meetings will
be held at the College Chapel
Some of the very best Chrlstior
Endeavor speakers have been Sc
cured, including Earl Lehman
International Field Secretary O
Christian Endeavor. A large
number of delegates from all ovel
Kentucky are expected. Name
of delegates who desire entertain
ment should be sent to Miss Dell
Holiday, Berea, KY.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

The boys and young men who
ST Cd just outside the door at the
Presbyterian church Sunday
night and talked loud enough to
be heard all over the building.
should learn before it is too late
that around the church building
during services is not the place to
be. Go inside, take your seat and
listen to what the preacher has to
say. If you can't do that. then at
home is the place. 1t would be
well for parenss to investigate
now and then and know whether
or not the boys are on the inside.
At any rate see that they dom
hang around tie church door.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

There is some talk of a contest
on the part of the dnti-rOad people
who are very much displeaSed over
the result of the bond Issue cleo
ton in Rockcastle. The1 good
roads people are paying but little
attention and are getting ready as
fast as possible to start the work
on the roads. An engineer will
be here in short time 10 begin
the survey and by June Ist, it is
expected that the work will be
ready to start.
One Of the most enjoyable and
highly appreciated programs,
which the people of Mt. Vernon
have been priviledged to witness;
was the recital and musical pro.
gram rendered at the Graded
School building, Tuesday, by
Rev. ard Mrs George Watson
and Rev. Michel, with Miss
Brown. of Langdon School as ac-
companist. The four are very
popular with Mt. Vernon people,
and the program rendered was
highclass from every standpoint.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Fox FERTILIzERfor sale. Call
on or write. w. B. SIGMAN.
Apr. 9, tt. Wilde, Ky.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Get it at Fish's and you know its
right.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-04-16

Entered at the Mt Vernon, Ky. Postomce
AS second-ciass mail matter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
Attack and Counter Attack Result in HeQDp
Losses; French N/irBQck Their Lost Trenches

a splendid charge reached the second
line. 1t was a fearful struggle in the
dark. Shaken by our impetuous
charge, the Germans who had not been
killed or wounded fled towards the
holes which had been made by their
mines, to which they clung in the in
describable uproar.
"The tireless French again dashed
forward on the enemy. In the dark
ness the Germans struck frantically
around them, killing their own men
whom they were unable to recognize.
After few minutes of carnage the
Germans fed for their own positions,
leaving the ground covered with dead
and wounded. An impressive silence
lell over the battlefield while $50 hag-
gard prisoners were led to the rear.
Dawn revealed a terrifying sight.
Everywhere the Germans lay, many
falling with rifles elapsed in their stiff
fened hands as if about to fire again.
They paid dearly for their attack, for
5000 of them fell under our fire. Their
losses were three times greater than
ours, although we had to deliver three
c ,unter attacks"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09

shells burst in our old trenches, pep
pering the Germans methodically.
Then the heavy artillery joined in de-
moralizing them. Their artillery tried
to reply and its shells exploded with
awe inspiring noise but no harm.
"The din became appalling. Our
pieces fired as rapidly as they could be
loaded. After hours Of this the guns
stopped firing and our infantry bound
ed forward, crouching on their hands
and knees. The Germans fired volley
after volley, working their quick tirers
feverishly. But our men would not be
denied. They took the third line but
could go no further. The second line
was well sandbagged and crammed
with Germans.
Our artillery then began again 10
drop shells on the Germans with
mathematical precision. Fifty yards
from us we could see them blown into
the air.
"The second night fell and we could
see nothing for the sky was covered
with heavy clouds from which rain
poured in torrents. In spite of all this
our infantry resumed the attack and in
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
German American Is Sent
to Jail for Forgery of
Papers Of the u. S.
JUDGE DECLINES TO
MAKE ALLOWANCES
Says Act of Defendant Is
Reprehensible Despite
Patriotic Motive

New York, March S.-Charles Ru'
roede, one of six indicted in an alleged
conspiracy to defraud the United
States in obtaining false American
passports for German reservists, plead
ed guilty today to one of three indict-
ments against him and to the second
count of another.
District Attorney Marshal, in recon-
mending light sentence for Ruroede,
announced that Hans Adam Won We'd
dell. who was also indicted and fed
the country had been captured and
would be returned here. He said Won
Weddell was the chief conspirator in
the case.
In imposing sentence Judge Neterer
said that the offense of using false
passports placed cloud upon every
citizen of the United States travelling
abroad" He declared that citizenship
was a sacred right ''the violation of
which would bring to it's defense the
combined army and navy of the gov
ernment" and that not only had the
lives of American citizens been jeo-
pardized by the illegal use of the pass
ports, but that it might have leopard
lied the relations between this and
foreign countries"
Judge Neterer said he was not in
sensible to the plea of Ruroede's coun-
sci, that Ruroede had been inspired by
motives, and that he was otherwise an
exemplary citizen but said that the
offense he had committed could not
-be-too~ strongly condemned.
Ruroede, who was accused of operat-
ing bureau for the issuance of false
passports, was sentenced to serve
three years in the federal penitentiary
at Atlanta. The others, Arthur Will
helm Heinrich Sachsse, a reserve lieu
tenant in the German army, Walter
Mueller, August Meyer and Herman
Wegener, we're let off with fines of
$500 each.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
BLAZING STEAMER
IS NEARING PORT
FRENCH LINER FIGHTS FIRE IN
HOLD AND HAS FLAMES
ABOUT ExTINGUISHED.

London, March S.-The fire on
board the French steamer La Tour.
aine, has been almost extinguished and
the vessel is steaming to her destina.
tion, the French port of Havre, at a
speed of II knots an hour.
The information here given is the
latest report received in Paris; it was
sent at 10 o'clock last night by wire.
less to New York from cruiser which
is escorting La Touraine.
La Touraine, belonging to the Com.
pagnie Generate Trans-Atlantique, left
New York February 27 for Havre with
sixty-eight passengers On board, in.
Guiding a group of five American doc.
tors and ten American nurses on their
way to France for hospital service.
Saturday morning La Touraine was
reported on fire at a point about 1000
miles off the French coast. Help was
summoned by wireless and several
vessels responded The fire was got.
ten under control and La Touraine
with all on board safe should reach
Havre tonight.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
EDISON DISCOVERS
DANGEROUS FIRE
WIZARD INVENTOR, WORKING IN
WEE HOURS OF THE NIGHT,
SAVES HIS PLANT.

West Orange, N. j., March s.
Thomas Edison, at work in his labora-
tory after midnight today, discovered a
fire in one of the buildings of his great
plant here and summoned the firemen
in time to prevent what might have
been a serious loss. The fire practic-
ally destroyed building where the
most valuable phonograph records
were stored, but most of the records,
which were in concrete vault, were
saved
When he saw the flames, Mr. Edison
dashed out of the laboratory In his
shirt sleeves and stood outside direct.
ing the firemen for some time before
his wife and son, who arrived from the
Edison residence nearby, could per.
suade him to put on an overcoat. The
inventor was soaked to the skin by a
hose which twisted out of the hands Of
the fire fighters and fell within a few
feet of him.
The combined efforts Of the fire de-
partments of West Orange, and Orange
we're required to subdue the blaze. The
building burned was the only. one not
touched by the conflagration which
nearly wiped out the Edison plant last
December.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
7HAN To TESTIFY
IN OWN DEFENSE
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO
SHOW SANITY OF STAN.
FORD WHITES SLAYER.

New York, March 8.-Harry ~.
Thaw, slayer Of Stanford White, may
testify in his own defense at his trial
for conspiracy in escaping from the
Matteawan hospital for criminal in
sane, set for today before Justice AL
fred R. Page, in the supreme court.
Thaw, it is stated is anxious to testi-
fly. After conference with Morgan
J. O'Brien, one of his counsel, was
quoted as saying that it was not at all
improbable that Thaw would be placed
on the witness stand.
Every effort, it Is stated, will be
made by Thaw's counsel to inject into
the trial the issue of Thaw's sanity.
Whether convicted or acquitted of the
conspiracy charge, if Thaw Is treated
as a sane person by the court, it was
said that he hopes to be able to use
that fact in final effort to obtain a
reversal of the order committing him
to the asylum.
Fifty witnesses for the prosecution
are here ready to testify. Mr.. O'Brien,
who recently returned from Concord,
and Manchester, N H., with long list
Of witnesses for Thaw, said that hun
dreds of prominent men and women"
are prepared to come to New York and
testify for him if desired.
Unless a change is made at the
last moment in the plans for the trial,
the five men who are charged with
taking part in the conspiracy and aid
Ing in his escape, will be tried with
Thaw. They are Richard J. Butler,
formerly a state assemblyman Roger
Thompson, driver Of the automobile in
which Thaw fled; Michael O'Keefe,
Eugene Duffy and Thomas Flood.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09

Paris, March S.-The manner in
which a furious German attack at
Notre Dame de Lorrette, was trans
formed into defeat in which 5000
Germans fell is described in the Petit
Parisien by one of the combatants.
"The Germans blew in by mines our
first line of trenches" says the story.
Before the re-echoes of the explosion
had died away an avalanche of Ger
mans poured down and forced the
Fench into the second line of trenches
after fierce hand to hand struggle.
The Germans suddenly raked the
trenches with two machine guns, fore
ing the defenders into the third line
from which they were forced to retire
on an easily defensible position in the
rear after another bayonet battle with
superior numbers.
.In no way demoralized, our men
spent the night preparing to win back
the lost position, which the Germans
strengthened with sand bags. Our ar
tillery was placed in position ready to
fire. AS soon as dawn broke the
"3-inchers" opened with salvos. The
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
GENERAL SCOTT IS
HUNTING INDIANS
U. S. ARMY OFFICER TO USE HIS
INFLUENCE WITH RENEGADE
BAND OF PlUTEs.

Denver, Colo, March 8.-Brigadier
General Hugh l.. Scott, chief Of stan
OF the United States army, planned
early today to begin 120 mile over
land journey into the desert country OF
southeastern Utah, in search of Tse-ne-
Cat, Piute Indian, wanted by the fed
eral authorities on q charge of murder.
Tse-ne-gat is being aided in his ef-
forts to resist capture by his father,
"Old Polk" and band Of renegade
Piutes, who are thought to be en-
trenched a few miles southwest of
Bluff, Utah.
The purpose of General Scott's jour-
ney from Washington is to seek out
the fugitives and through assurances
CT fair treatment, induce the surrender
of Tse-ne-Gat, to the federal author
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
vON BERNST0RFF
DEFENDS TURKS
GERMAN DIPLOMAT SAYS THAT
STORIES OF ILL TREATMENT
OF JEWS ARE UNTRUE.

Washington, D. c., March 8.-Count
Bernstorff, German ambassador here.
issued a statement today declaring
tolerance toward all religious beliefs
had been shown by the Turkish gov.
ernment and that the disturbance to
the Jews in Palestine were caused
by over zealousness of local Turkish
activities. The ambassadors state
ment says:
"Of late numerous alarming reports
concerning the situation of the Jewish
population of Palestine have arrived
here Several times l have published
official news, to which l can add to.
day:
THE government in Constantinople
has since The outbreak of the war
strictly adh ,red to its traditional toll
Grant attitude toward all religions, and
there has never been an ant Jewish
or anti-Zionistic feeling in Constan-
tinople. The political unrest which
for some time disturbed the Jewish
population of Palestine had been
caused by the over-zealous attitude of
local Turkish authorities, but luckily
they have in no place been followed
by excesses which could not be en-
tirely repaired. The expulsion of sew
eral thousands of Jews from Pales-
tine has also, without the permission
of Constantinople, been ordered by To-
cal military authorities who did not
wish to allow Jews of foreign nation.
ality to remain there The Turkish
government, however, has now taken
severe measures and has recalled the
official who is chiefly to blame for the
unrest among the Jewish population.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
CENSORSHIP OVER
MAIL TO u. S. DENIED

London, March 8.-A proposal to
establish a censorship over the Ameri-
can mails was opposed in the house Of
commons today by the home secretary,
Reginald McKenna. The question was
raised by Sir Henry Craik, who said
he desired to prevent the distribution
in New York of pamphlets emanating
from German sources. These pam
phlets, he said, accused Great Britain
and her allies of treachery in connec-
tion with their diplomatic action N
Belgium. Mr.. McKenna characterized
these pamphlets as practically harm
less.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
U. S. to Change It's Policy
Is Belief Of Diplomats
Who Read the Note
OBREGON IS TESTING
PATIENCE OF ALIENS
Serious Consequences That
Are in Prospect Are
Told to Carranza

Washington, D. c., March g.
Formal announcement that Presi.
dent Wilson will be unable to at
tend the Panama-Paciflc exposi-
tion at San Francisco this month
was made today at the white
house. The president gave as his
reason the necessity that he keep
in close touch with "the various
matters which the government
has to deal with"
Washington, D. c., March. s. New
and urgent representations amounting
practically to warning have been
sent by the United States to General
Carranza demanding an improvement
of conditions in Mexico City.
Diplomatists familiar with the con-
tents of the note which American Con-
sui Stillman has been instructed to
present to General Carranza, inter.
pret 1t as an entire change of policy on
the part Of the Washington govern
ment toward the Mexican situation.
The communication to Carranza,
which was drafted after conferences
between President Wilson, Secretary
Bryan and Counselor Lansing, was
guarded with secrecy, pending some
word from CarranZa as to his att-
tude. 1t was said by some of
officials that the note contained the
strongest representations that have
ever been made to CarranZa and in
dicates that the American government
is rapidly losing patience with his in
difference to the Objectionable acts Of
General Obregon at Mexico City.
Those who know the contents of the
communication said it did not threaten
force and was not in the nature of an
ultimatum, but pointed out in explicit
language the serious consequences
that might follow if the welfare of for
eigners continued to be disregarded.
Early in the day, Secretary Daniels,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
People Of Spain
DHUen to Riots
BDLdck 0fFood

Madrid, via Paris, March S.
The economic situation in Spain
is becoming steadily more seri-
GUS notwithstanding the efforts
OF the government to find a sol
ution for the difficulties which
confront the country. It is fear
ed in some quarters that condi-
tions soon will become so bad
that they may lead to a conflict
fraught with grave conse-
quences.
Dispatches from the pro-
vinces tell of numerous riots re-
sulting from the high cost of
food. In some interior districts
and. in the Canary islands the
people get food only every other
day. Many families are said to
be living on herbs and roots.
A woman, said to have been
driven mad by privation, drown
ed herself with her children at
Lazaretos.
Fierce rioting resulted at La
cele, from the increased price of
bread. The civil guards are re-
reported to have fired into the
crowd, killing one and wounding
many.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
FOOD FOR BELGIANS
ISON THE ATLANTIC

New York, March S.-The steamer
Harpalyce, first vessel to sail with
donations from New York state for
the Belgians, is now on her way to
Rotterdam, it was announced today,
with S,100 tons of foodstuffs and
clothing. Six thousand individual do
nations coming from every section OF
the country are included in the car
go. Among the foodstuffs are $4,000
pounds of Indian corn, first Of the
cereal to be sent to Belgium. The
Harpalyce sailed from this port yes
terday
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
BOp Anarchists
DiSclQin1 Guilt
in Bomb Plots

New York, March 8.-Frank
Abarno, the young anarchist
arrested in st. Patrick's cathed-
raj last Tuesday morning after
detectives had stamped out a
fuse of lighted bomb which
imperilled the lives of 500 wor-
shippers, pleaded not guilty to-
day on the charge of attempt
ing to explode the bomb, fell
ony on conviction of. which he
could be sent to prison for
twenty-five years. Carmine
Carbone, the 18-year old boy ar
rested as the maker of the mis-
sle, entered similar plea. Both
were held in $4,000 bail for
trial.
Justice Swami allowed the
men until next Thursday to
withdraw or change their pleas.
A motion to have their bail re-
duced was denied.
The court took under advise
ment a motion to allow their
counsel to inspect the minutes
of the grand jury which in
dicted them.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
KANSAS CITY STAR
EDITOR VERY ILL

Kansas City, Mo-, March 8.-There
was little change today in the condi-
ton of William Rockhill Nelson, ed1-
tor of the Kansas City Star, his physi-
clans announced. Mr.. Nelson had been
confined to his home for several
months and except for brief intervals
has been unconscious since last Friday
when his condition suddenly became
worse. Members of his family are at
his bedside.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
FRENCH CIVILIANS
BEING SENT HOME

Geneva, via Paris. March S.-One
thousand French civilians who have
beer prisoners in the portions Of
France occupied by the Germans ar
river here yesterday. Most of them
came from Lille and Maubeuge The
majority were women and children of
the poorest classes They will be sent
to the French departments nearest
Switzerland.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
CHEMISTS CLAIMS
TO BE INVESTIGATED

New York. March 8.-Tests Of the
processes discovered by DR.. Walter +.
Rittman, chemical engineer Of the
United States bureau Of mines by
which tuluol and benzol may be obtain
ed from crude. petroleum instead OF
from coal tar, were to be made In the
laboratories of Columbia university to-
day. Representatives Of the United
States army and navy and Of oil and
powder companies will be present, II
was stated
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
SPECIAL HOSPITAL
FOR THE SOLDIERS

Paris, March S.-A special hospital
to be devoted exclusively to the care Of
wounded soldiers whose cases require
delicate surgical operations will be
opened this week at Compiegne under
the direction of Director Alexis Carrel
of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical
research. Particular attention will be
devoted to the study of gaseous gan.
creme, for the treatment of which a
new serum recently had been discover.
ed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
FREED At SECOND TRIAL
Dubuque Woman, Once Convicted of
Staying Husband Wins Liberty
After One Year.

Dubuque, March S.-Mrs. Dorcas
Brazzell, convicted of the murder Of
her husband at her first trial about
year ago, was given her liberty today
at the opening Of her second trial
The court sustained motion by the
defense's attorneys to dismiss the case
on the grounds of insufficient evil
dence. The state supreme court re-
Gently reversed and remanded the case
for new trial.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
PORTUGAL TO FIGHT
NORTHERN REBELS

Barcelona, March 8.-The Diario de
Badajo, published at Badajoz, on the
Portuguese frontier, announces that the
government of Portugal has sent the
cruiser Adamastor to Oporto as a
measure of precaution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-09
STEEL PLANT is
BUSY FULL TIME

Pittsburgh, Pa, March S.-Every Ce-
partment of the Homestead works OF
the Carnegie Steel Co., was in opera
ton today for the first time in nearly
two years, and officials declared that
orders lately received from structural
materials and ship and armor plate as.
sured activity at the plant for months.