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Arizona republican., 1916-12-02
LIVESTOCK
At Chjcauo

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-Hogs receipts AZ, 900; firm; 10c to l5c above Wednes- days average. Bulk, s9.00m9.S0: light AnF'e s6: heavy, s9.35@9.90; pigs, s6.O0QS.25.
 Catue receipts 10000; weak. Native beef cattle. $7.00m12.40; western steers s6.90Q10.4O stockers and feeders s4.60m7.75: cows and heifers, $3.S0M 9.90; calves, s9.50Q13.25.
 Sheep receipts 10000; strong Weth- CTS, $S.l0a9.00; lambs, S9.75ml240.
 At Kansas City
 KANSAS CITY. Dec. 1.-Hog re- ceipts 1l.000; higher. Bulk, s9.304 9.15; heavy. s9.65m9s5; packers and butchers. $9.40M9.75; light, $9.10@9.65; pigs, s6.75mS25.
 Cattle receipts 1000; steady. Prime fed steers. $1050@11.75; dressed beef steers. s7.50410.25; western steers s6.30Ml0.25; cows, $4.75@S.50; heifers, ss.00@10.25; stockers and feeders. no trade; bulls. s5.25G6.75; calves. s7.00 M11.0O.
 sl1.25Ml2.15; year lings. ss.75M 1000; wethers. S7.50mS.50: ewes. $7.00n 800
 At Denver
 DENVER, Dec. l.-Cattle receipts 2.200. steady Beef steers, s625mS25; cows and heifers. s5.40M6.75: stockers and feeders. s5.50m775; calves. s7.5( M 300.
 Hogs receipts. 19.00o: steady: top sl0.00: bulk, $9.50M9.75.
 Sheep receipts 2.200; strong. Lambs sll.004 ll.65; ewes, s6.s5q7.50.
 COTTON
 NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The cottor market today closed steady at a net de. cline of to 25 points; present crop de liveries being 2l to % points net lower
 Spot cotton quiet. Middling uplands s2030. Sales. 23.300 bales. Cotton futures closed unsettled. Dec | s20.02: Jan, 20.i4; March. s20.3s; May i s20-56; July. s20.5S; Oct. s1S.60. | LIVERPOOL, Dec. l.-Cotton, spot firmer. Good middling. s12.3l: mid ding. sl2.2l; low middling. s12.05: sale | 5000 bales.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-02

DR. R. E. GERDES. Veterinary Sur geon- Dentist. Phone I452. sos N First Ave. if
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
GERMANS SUFFER- HEAVILY
WHEN REPI'JSEp ny y-ur-Sr


PARIS May lS.-Scverai attacks
Wer" made by German troops on she
Ncrdun front last night in an effort
10 canturc rsdouht AZ Aroccurt TIL.
official statement OF to-day SAWS th.
Germans wcro repulscd each time and
that they lost heavily.
French troops, after severe fighting.
captured German fort on the north
west slope of hill 3oA
\ German trench north Of hill os7
was raidod by French forces, which
killcd or captured tho occupants OF
this posit,on
On tho Nertun front cast Of the
Menao. ia" artillery on both sides was
active during the night
T"" French aeronlanes dronped
eighty more shells on the railway sta
ton a, Metz on the wight of Nav is
Tho statement follows:
"Between the River Disc and tho
River Aisnc n strong accommodating
party OF the enemy. which was en-
dcavorinE to approach our lines In the
ueiEhborhood OF Quennevieres, was
subjected by us to a countorattack and
dispersed. leaving some dead upon the
Held where the encounter took place.
ON the left bank of the River
Meuse. after a spirited preparation by
their artillery, the Germans endeavored
several times last night TO capture the
rcdoubt IN the wood of Avocourt Re.
pulsed each time by our fire, the enemy
suffered very serious losses. AS for
US, NE executed at a point to the north
or hill @Si al about O'Clock in the
morning surprise attack upon a Cor.
man trench, The men occupying this
position were either killed or made
prisoner.
At this same time OF day French
troops took possession, after a furious
engagement. of small fort Of the
enemy on the northeast slope of
hin 500
ON the right bank Of the River
Mouse and In the Woevre district there
nave been reciprocal bombardments
During the night OF May 1917
French aviators conducted numerous
hombardments along the front to the
north OF Ferdun. For instance: flfteen
shells OF large caliher were thrown
down upon an important depot OF mu-
nitions between Raucourt and ARA
court, ton kilometers (six miles) south
az Sedan; FIVE moro on the railroad
station at Sedan. where a IRE broke
out and hfteen on depot OF munitions
not far from Azannes. During thu
same night two French aeroplanes
| threw down eighty shells on the rail-
road station at Metz-Snblons
"Aviators OF tho enemy during the
night threw down several bombs in
the vicinities Of LunevsiIe. Epinal and
selfort. They caused material damage
OF no great Importance"
GREAT AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE
BELIEVED TO BE on
PARIS. May l8.-The attack launched
by the Austrians against the italian
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

ing OF the crack organization, and the
Grays' Battalion carried of the honors
OF the day. IT was Acknowledged every
where throughout the city tonight that
this battalion had been the feature of
the entire parade.
Time and time again were the hand
Somely dressed Virginians cheered as
they marched TO the strains OF martial
music Once the band struck I'D
Dixie and the crowd went wild with
enthusiasm. All business was stopped
While the Richmond Grays filed past.
me battalion has made a big hi. with
nc veterans and other visitors. in
me gray uniforms that are constant
reminder and tribute to those that
suffered for the Lost Cause"
lhe parade. more than seven miles
ions' was longer than the one of last
YEAR on Monument Avenue in Rich
hond' out there was more OF COM
mercial atmosphere about the whole
'hat destroyed NH ny valued alldsions
ABOUT the celebration. and there we're
iar te~er veterans and military or
eanizations In the limo OF march than
was In the one last year.
Tho Richmond organizations wore
81 . CLOCK InlS morning.
and II was nearly a o'clock before they
were disbanded and were served din
ner. No orders were issued. and the
boys scattered throughou, the city for
'he'r own amusement.
y ball was given tonight to the
boys at the Country Club and was
largely attended. as was the sham bat :
tie al the fair grounds this afternoon
ana the dance at tho Tutwiler Hotel
The Blues will leave this CITY for
Chattanooga and AshevilIe at o.cloc,,
tomorrow morning, returning over tho
route that the Grays took to Birmlnp.
ham.
The GraEs will depart for Atlanta
al o'clock on Friday. where an AZ :
,'"c.!Ve program has been arranged
,'r me DAY There was no sickness re-.
ported among the Virginia delegation.
which began It's homeward trim To-
night
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
AUsTRIANs WIN POSITIONS
ON nOREnnu ~ ATM ~

BERLIN. May IS Thy wireless to Say
Nille).--Artillery engagements are In
progress all along the Auetro-Italian
front. on which the Austrians began
an Offensive movement several days
ago. The official Austrian statement
or May Ia reports the capture OF now
positions on the Doberdo plateau.
several Italian cities in addition to
Venice were attacked in the recent
aerial raids. which, the statement says,
were very effective. The announce
ment follows:
Artillery combats are In progress
along the whole front. On Doberdo
plateau our new position was extended
by the explosion of mines. The enemy
directed drum fire on the position and
then attacked He was repulsed by In
tantry Regiment No. 40 in a fight with
hand grenades.
Tho artillery fire became Very vio-
lent at times at tho Gorilla bridgehead,
III the krn sector, near Flitsch. and at
several places on the Carinthian front.
Night attacks OF the enemy in the
polomites. against Hexengels and the
ridge north of Fienberg, were repulsed.
I'm the sector Of Loppio rAke the
enemy maintained a strong fire against
our lines.
Strong squadrons Of military and
naval aeroplanos yesterday and the
night before dropped many bombs on
railroad stations and other establish.
mcnts of Venice. Mcstre. Commons.
tividale, Udlne. Perlacardin and Err
:viso. Good effects were observed at
all these places. particularly at Edine,
wh"rc about thirty antiaircraft cannon
maintained useless fro"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
M'CRAW IS ACQUITTED
BY JURY At H|LLsv|LLE.
Verdict, Reached After Two Hours
Deliberation, Received Calmly
by Spectators In Court.
TESTIMONY OF ACCUSED MAN
Says Jasper Allen Had Pushed Him
Across Trunk, and Was Crouch
Ing Over Him When He Dre,y
Gun and Fired.

H1L.LSVILIIE. VA, May 1S.-wnl
McCraw. Carroll County farmer. on
trial in tho Circuit Court here for the
murder Of Jasper Allen. last OF the
noted Carroll County clan, early to-
night was acquitted by jury. fol-
lowing dcliberation OF two hours.
The verdict was received at $40 o'clock
by Clerk Dexter Goad. who figured in
the Itllsville tragedy of April. 1912.
when Judge and several court ofa-
Gals were killed.
The acquittal was accepted calmly by
the spectators. McCrnw, after en-
bracing his mother. who has been with
him throughout the trial, and receiv-
ing congratulations from friends. was
hurried away from Hillsville in an
automobile. His destination ia not
known.
Jasper Allen was shot and killed by
McCraw between IL and / o'clock on
the morning OF March 1s. at the homo
OF Mrs. Brodie Martin. nvo miles from
Mount Airy, n. c., on tho Virginia
North Carolina State line. witnesses
testified at the three days trial here
that the shooting was the result of a
quarrel melted by a statement from
McCraw that Wesley Edwards. ALIENS
nephew, hasn't got the nerve people
claim"
The trial was the climax to = family
history of the Allen clan which was
punctuatcd with violent deaths of tho
clansmen. Jasper Aliens brother and
nephew, Floyd and Claude Allen, died
In the electric chair In June, 1919. for
their part in the IIillsvile tragedy
and son. Friel Allen. is spending a
hfteen-year term in the Virginia Peni-
Tertiary for completely in the shooting
ur of the Hillsville Courthouse
McCRAw DESCRIBES FIGHT
THAT ENDED IN SHOOTING
McCraw. the only witness to-day,
said he was afraid Of Jasper Allen,
and that when Allen returned TO the
room in Mrs, Brodie Martins home, tho
morning Of the killing. he tried to
leave to avoid a quarrel
ALLEN struck me-" said McCraw.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

front in the Southern ryrol. which has
gradually extended 20 the entire Aus
tro-1talian front. is being followed here
with close attention. 1t Is generally
believed I'm military circles that the
great Austrian offensive, which has
hccu expected for some time past, has
begun.
No Importance is attached to tho
alliHs back Of the Italian advance
lines, which is considered an obvious
move. as they wcre not sufficiently
strong to resist an attack on a large
scale Although the Italian central
position on the Lavaronc plateau Is not
yet involved. it is thought proba able
that the principal effort of the Aua,
TRANS Will he made in that direction
II seems evident that the Austrian gen.
erals intend to try to carry out their
former plan of smashing way
through In the Vicenza plain. The fact
that heavy re-enforcements have been
moved up under cover of the formidable
series Of forts stretching from Foigaria
and t.avarone. fRvors tho belief that
Niccnza is the real objective of the
offensive.
French military authorities are salts
fed that the Austrians are doomed to
'"''"'e' ieS"I"'esS Oh What efforts they
may make. II Is pointed out TINT tho
Italians have made every possible
preparation for just such an attack.
and that the most powerful defenses
that engineering skill could devise
have been prepared on the Asiaro
plateau and in the mountains north
west Of Arsiero. 1t Is on this line that
the Italians are expected to make their
real stand In event the Austrians con-
tinue to push their offensive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
MINISTER QUITS CHURCH
BECAUSE MEMBERS SMOKE

JEFFERSON CITY. MO. Nav 1s-
AS the result Of controversy w,,h
the members of the local preshyte,ia,
brotherhood over the question a,
whether there should be smoking ar
no INFORMAL meetings OF that body.
he'' j. a. Cowiing, pastor OF the Pres.
oytertan Church of Jefferson CITY. ten
tered his resignation. Mr.. Cowlinr was
opposed to the use OF tobacco by mem
hcrs OF the brotherhood at their meet
ines. and on one occasion openly sug-
ecsted that the smoking be not per.
united. The members of the brother
hood by common consent, went on
with the smoking at tho meetings
First one and then another member
would bring along a box of cigars.
The smoking controversy went on
for several weeks. and gradually the
reia;tons between pastor and brother
mood became more strained. with the
result Mr.. Cowling rendered his resig-
nation and the congregation voted to
accept 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
GERMANS REFUSE THnEE
ATTACKS Bl FRENCH

BERLIN. May Is tvia London)-The
repulse this morning Of three attacks
by the French against German posi-
tions on hill 500. northwest Of Verdun,
was announced by the War Office to-
day,
To-day's statement follows:
Western front: Hand-grenade en-
eagements southwest OF Laon con-
tinued.
Three further attacks by the French
against our positions on hill 304 were
repulsed early this morning. During
retreat through Esnes, the enemy
suffered very heavy losses in the sur
rounding open country. This refers to
attempts TO attack made by a fresh
African division. consisting OF mixed
white and colored French troops
An advance by weak enemy forces
southwest OF Reich Ackerkopt failed
completely.
Eastern front: An enemy aeroplane
was brought down east Of Kraschin.
Balkan front: There Ia nothing to
report"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
GERMANS AGAIN ATTACK
FRENCH NEAR VERDUN
Make Intellectual Attempts to Gain
Positions In Avocdurt Wood
aud on Hill 30f.
SERIOUS LOSSES SUFFERED
British Carry Out Successful Maneu.
Ncrs Against Turks and Tribes
men-italianS in TyrDl Tenacious
~ Holding Back tuStrians.

Another Intellectual attempt has been
made by tho Germans against the
French positions in the Avocourt wood
and on hill No. 30+, to the northwest
of Fcrdun. Paris reports that a strong
attack here was put down by the
French guns. aud that tho Germans
appear to have suffered serious losses.
On the rcma inder or tho front in
France and Belgium. aside from an un-
successful German infantry attack
against the Belgisns north OF S,cen-
straete, there have been only bomba I'd :
mcnts.
The British in Egypt have carried
out successful vancouver against the
Turks and tribcsmen at Bayoud and
Magrea. putting them to Hight and
destroying the camp at Bayoud.
The Italians in Southern Tyrol now
arc tcnaciously holding back the Aus
TRANS from further inroads into their
positions In the Ledro Valley, south
vest of Trent, and in the Legarina Val
ley. to the south OF the city. the Aus
TRANS after heavy artillery prepara-
ton. threw vicious attacks against tho
Italian lines, but all OF them were re-
pulsed. With heavy casualties, according
to Rome.
ALI ATTACKS STOPPED
WITH SANGUINARY LOSSES
Five attacks were made on ZeGna-
torta, the same number as were made
Wednesday. and again all of them were
stopped with sanGuinary losses
In the Adamello zone. to the west OF
Trent. where. previous gains have been
made by the Italians. King Victor
thn'naTuels men have occupied addt-
tionhl territory in the Sarca River
region. and In the Monfalcone region,
near the hoad OF the Gulf Of Trieste
have rccaptured trenches taken from
them by the Austrians last Monday.
Austrian aeroplanes have dropped
bombs on Arlona. Albania. the onIv
seaport on the Eastern Adriatic re-
manning In tho. hands OF tic entente
allies. That .\vlona probably is we'll
fortified against All infantry attack is
Indicated by the statement OF tho
hns'ro- hungarian admiralty TINT the
raidinS aircraft werc heavily shcll.d
Three German steamers have been
sunk In the Baltic Sea by tho cutente
allies submarinn&--two b. the Rus
STAINS and ono by tho British
\ British fishing smack arriving at
Lowcstoft reports having been shelled
ny German submarine. ono member
81 TIC cro" heinz KILLED ana two in
llIr-l
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
WHEN RUN DOWN
Hoods SnrsApariiia. the Reliable Tonic
Medicine, Builds Up.

The reason Why you fool SO tired all
ne the time at this season 10 that your
blood that gives life to the whole body.
perfects digestion and enables ali the
organs 70 perform their functions as
Get Hoods Sarsaparilla from any
druggist. II will make you feel better.
IN" old reliable tried and true nll-the-
Nchr-round blood purifier and enrichcr.
ionic and appetizer. II rcvitalizea the
blood. and is especially useful in build
Ing up the debiiitated and run down.
HOODS Sarsaparilla ~ helping thou.
hknda Ct this time Of year. Let II help
taxing It. AZ once he sure to 2et
HOODS. Nothing else aots IKE IL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
VETERANS PARADE
CLIMAX OF REUNION


Scouts passed In review before Cover
nors Henderson and Harris, OF Alabama
and Georgia, and their staYs.
Virginia had been given the place of
honor in the parade, which was headed
nv the r. S. Chew Camp. OF Fredcrlcks-
burg. about fifty strong. Next came
the Richmond delegation. following the
sponsors and maids OF honor. with the
Soy Scouts leading the provisional com
ranF OF Blues. Round after round OF
applause burst forth, until there was an
hcessant roar for many blocks az the
soldier boys In blue passed through
the swayinE masses Of humanity.
While tho Blues have a welI-deservod
reputation throughout the South and
the country. the small number In
Birmingham prevented a better show
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

Especial II Tn" Times Dispatch
PETERSBURG Va. May is-Mrs.
Bett!@ r. Thw"att, aged seventy seven
years. wife OF =. + rhwcait ST. Of
Dirwiddie County, ned at nc rest
dence Of her son. i. T. Thwcatt IT.
on Hinton street THIS evening she
Is survived nv her husband. i've sous
and one daughter The funeral viii
take place at o'clock on SATURDAY
afternoon from Concord church. PIN
widdie COUNT ln,'rmcrt viii hc N
TIC family burial grounds IN rinwid-
die, County
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
Mrs. Elytrp e, Tanner.

ISpec!ai 10 The Times Disratch.)
CEEWE. May lS-Mrs Elvira c.
TaDrcr. aged scvcnty-ninc years died
thi: morning AZ the homo of her
canSht"r. Mrs John Schanbach with
whom She had made her home since
the death Of hcr husband, John Tan
nor. Of hppomattox, two years ago
She had been bedridden for a num-
her Of months
She leaves three sons Elmer and
Holman, of Petersburg. and J z. Of
Lyylchhurg. two daughters, Mrs b F.
Schanharh Of Blackstone. and Mrs
John s. SChanhach of Crewe: one bro.
thcr Robert Choarham. OF Spout
springs ana ono sister. Mrs. Tweedy
OF Richmond Burial will be In the
Crer'c Cemetery at T. " on FRIDAY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

gun and shot. Flo fell of to ono side.
i stumbled across the room. and nv
gun was accidentally discharged
thought had fircd but one shot at
Mr.. Allen. but must have fred three.
because whom looked at my gun later
three cartridges had been discharged"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
GRkYsON-GORDON NUPTJAL s

"ASiii HHToS. MAJ rs pr cary T..
Grsyson' President Wilson's nav, aid
and physician. and Miss Alice Gertrude
Gordon Will he married at 81, Georges
Hpieeopai Church. Nsw York. on Nay
2A- The President and Mrs.. Wilson
may 70 to the wedding.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
DEATHS.

PnoFFIT.-Dled. a, her residence. sol
Randolph street. ELIZA A. FROPFITT
wife Of g. n. Profitt. She leaves to mourn
their lous. seven rhildren-Sivisn A. May
r: Mrs Bessl. Cunlrnins. Shem W. Chas-
tain D.. Jr.. Hugh NJ. and Johnathan A. :
also mother and three brothers.
Funeral SUNDAY AFTERNOON 4
o'clock. Hanover Avenue Christian Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

Especial TO The Times-Dispatch
BEDFORD. VA. May I8-Mrs Car
lie Parker. young wife Of Or. George
Parker. prominent dentist Of tbis
Mace. died last night AZ the Jefferson
Hospital. Roanoke. where she had rona
for treatment. She was ths daushtsr
OF Dir. and Mira r. /. Huddies,on, %
Bedford City. Tho body was brought
TO her home here TODAY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

"and We clinched. I broke loose. Mr..
Allen grabbed me again and struck
mo over tho head. l thought at the
time no used the butt Of q pistol. He
pushed me back over a trunk and was
crouching over me. thought he was
going to try to Kill mo. and drew my
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

TAkEN from in front OF Shenandoah
Apartments Stcarns- Knight t-cyitnder
car. lcense No. 1924. factory No. 2o2s; body
green and spokes cream color. Reward II
rcturned to 23l: Monument Avenue
WANTED. good coloreJ man who under
stands handling automobiles. Apply 2i2
North Eighth.
ONE or rooms attractively papored, with
kitcheneto: also hall room. Call Madl-
son 1861.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Funers, Of George y. >pscr-o,

Funeral eerriesf. !or 'feoree !. An.
derscn. Who d,cd ~ Oregon on May
2. will be held from 81 James F.pisco.
pal Church this morning Al II o'clock
Mr.. Anderson u'as brother Of General
Charles Anderson aud james IL An
derson. Of this c,tI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19
.IohU ". tbcll.

tSpeciai 20 The Times. pisratch
WocDSTOCE, IA. MAJ ls-John W
Abell, aged sixty oro>., cars. died ~ ms
home or Cnda- Creek Shenandoah
County on Monday Funeral service.
were conducted on Wednesday by Rev.
-. n Rhodes, OF the Christian Church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

voted on before the national conven.
lions. Mr.. kitchir's statement. how
ever, is viewed az significant, as he
mas hccn opposed TO tho admin.Stra-
tons preparedness measures.
II am SO VOL pleased ovcr the pro-
gram az reported that I certainly car
not object TO IT, said MIR. kitchin. "and
may sec my way clear To make a
speech in bchslf OF It. 1t is 4 good
ihinE not TO appropriate for Dread
nouGhts They arc Of no use. as The
present war is showing Ono OF the
best features OF the entire bill. in my
opinion. however. is the Henslcy rcSo-
luton looking to permanent peace.
The ADDITION Of that will mean moro
to the world than any other part Of
the meaSuro.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-19

GREAT AUSTRIAN OFFENSIVE
BELIEVED TO BE on
PARIS. May lS.--The attack launched
by the Austrians against the Italian
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-01-18
ASK CITIZENSHIP
| Of FEDERAL COURT
Order Is Received Hero Which Trans
fers HearInos From District
Court to U. 8.
Body.
FIRST TIME IN YEARS
4
Not Since Early In The 7o's Have
Naturalization Hearings Been
Conducted
There.
FIRST TIME IN YEARS

For the 1lrst time since early in
the '70's, naturalization hearings viii
be held in the United States district
court. Orders to this effect have been
received by Frank Wahlgren, deputy
clerk Of the United States court here.
According to the order on file here,
the time for hearing these naturali-
zation petitions is fixed for the first
day of each regular term at 2 o'clock.
In the central division, which means
Des Moines. the hearings are fixed
for the second Monday of each term
at o'clock in the morning.
This order will relieve the clerks
and judges of the district court Of
some of their burden in the hearing
of petitions. For years the hearing
for citizenship papers has been held
in the district courts of the county.
This new order will divide the re-
sponsibiIty, and will put some of 1t
onto the federal judges.
The naturalization hearings at one
time were held in the superior court.
it is stated. They were then trans
ferred to the district court. It has
been years since they have been TAX
en- up in the federal courts.