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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
POLES ARE TAKING
MILITARY COURSE

South Bend, Ind, March 1s-Om-
GERS - Polish Falcons alliance OF
Ame' from Indiana, Ohio and
Michi, !, met here today to begin q
five weeks course In military in
struction. It is the purpose to pre-
pare themselves for commission in
Polish regiments should the United
States become involved in war, The
sixty-five officers will instruct the
various local companies, the combined
membership OF which is 10000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
SLAYER MUST DIE.

New York, March 13.-Joseph E.
Hanel, convicted last week for the
murder of Mrs. Julia Heilner, wealthy
Brooklyn widow, by whom he had been
day to die in the electric chair at Sing
Ling April "a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
PERsHlNo MEETS oAvIRA.

Ell Paso, Texas, March IS. Gen.
Gabriel Gavira, commanding the Car
ranza forces at Juarex, came to Ell
Paso this morning to hold . confer
ence with Gen. Pershing, In command
of Ft. Bliss.
The conference Of Gen. Gabriel Ca
vira and Gen. Pershing was the first
time that the two commanders had
ever met.
They came together in the once of
the Mexican consulate with Consul
Garcia as a third party. Nothing was
given out afterward except OF q gen.
eral nature.
II have nothing to say except that
the meeting was entirely satisfactory" "
said Gen. Pershing.
Gen. Gavira's comment was to the
same effect.
IF there is anything to be given out
1t must come from Gen. Pershing," "
said Consul Garcia after his visitors
had left. But when asked whether the
discussion was personal and informal
or in their capacity as officials Of their
respective governments, he added that
it partook of both
Altogether it lasted about half an
hour.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
HEAVY VOTE CAST.

Des Moines, March 13. Early v0tss
ing in the Des Moines municipal priss
mary was very heavy, according III
City Clerk Susong, who predicted that
owing to good weather and tho siren.
uous campaign the vote this year
would surpass even the heavy vote Oh
two years ago. s
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
BLAZING VESSEL SINKS
Captain Of British Steamer Goes Down
With His Ship After Day Of
Fruitless Fire Fighting.

St. John, N. B., March 13.-The
British steamer Matatua, after being
on fire for more than twenty-four hours
was sunk at her dock today soon after
series of explosions during which
her commander and designer, Capt. L.
B. Gillian, was killed. His body was
recovered. The cargo which was des.
tined for New Zealand probably was
destroyed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
PLAN TO RETRENcH.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 13.-The
state board Of administration, follow
ing out its plan of retrenchment for
state institutions, was scrutinizing to-
day the pay rolls and books of the
Lincoln stale school and colony, and
the Elgin state hospital for the In
sane.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
is CLEARED OF ICE

Davenport, March 13.-The channel
in the Mississippi river opposite Dav-
export is clear, although some ice
remains close to each shore. The
stage of the river was little affected
by the movement, a rise of only two
tenths of foot being apparent. The
movement started Sunday. Last year
the ice moved Feb. 16 and in 1914,
March IA.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
FARMER PLUNGES
THROUGH THE ICE

Dubuque, March 13.-Elmer Schultz.
a farmer near here, today is recover
ing from the effects Of exposure and
shock following his narrow escape
from death in the Mississippi yester-
day. He bought team at Cassville,
Wis, and attempted to drive them
across the ice The ice broke and
the horses were drowned. Schultz
was rescued with difficulty.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
SMELLING FIRM
SENDS MEN HOME

New York, March 13.-All Ameri.
can employees Of the American Smelt.
ing and Refining Co., have been with.
drawn from Mexico 1t was announced
by the company today. The men ar.
rived at Laredo, Tex, yesterday from
the smelling plants at Monterey and
Matehula. Operations were resumed
in these plants about six or eight
weeks ago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
BRITAIN SUMMONS AID.
Portugal Explains That Old Treaty
With England Caused Entry Into
European Struggle.

Washington, D. c., March 13.-Por-
legation announced today, because
Great Britain requested her to do SO,
in fulfillment Of treaty obligations dat
ing back to 1873. Portugal did not
enter the war before, the Portuguese
minister announced, because Great
Britain had not called on her to do SO.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
TODAY IN CONGRESS

SENATE Continued discussion of Os-
age Indian oil land leases.
Judiciary committee considered
national prohibition amendment but
took no action.
HOUSE-Peace advocates appeared
before the naval committee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
EARTHQUAKES IN ITLAY.

Rome, March 12.-EarthQuake shocks
lasting from ten to twenty seconds,
were felt in the region represented by
a triangle with sides running between
Venice, Ancona and Florence. Obser-
vations at Florence observatory indi-
Gated the disturbance probably was in
the Adriatic sea.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
PERsH|NC CHOSEN
T0LEAD SOLDIERS
AGAINST BANDITS
GEN. FUNSTON ANNOUNCES HE
WILL REMAIN ON BORDER TO
DIRECT EXPEDITION.

San Antonio, Tex, March 13.-No
movement of the expeditionary force
which will search for Francisco Villa
is probable today Maj. Gen. Frederick
Funston announced this morning. The
general said preparations for the ex-
pedition were going right ahead, de-
spite Gen. Carranza's notification to
the Washington government that he
entering Mexico unless Carranza
troops were allowed to enter the
United States.
It was officially announced that
Brig. Gen. John ]. Pershing will COM
mand the expeditionary forces. Gen.
Funston said he had received no noti-
f1cation from Washington to hold
back the expedition while negotiations
were being completed with Gen. Car
ranza.
Gen. Funston said today that the
announcement of the expeditions act
ual start into Mexico probably would
come from Gen. Pershing to whom
would be left the decision as to the
exact hour for setting the movement
afoot.
Shortage of rolling stock, Gen. Funs-
ton said, was hindering the concentra-
tion of cavalry at the base Of opera
tions. The fault, he said, lay with
the railroads west of El Paso.
"We have even had to transport
men in box cars" he declared.
when this movement is completed
there will be only six or eight regi-
ments left in the United States other
than those troops stationed along the
border for patrol duty"
There will be no infantry or cavalry
movements from TT. Sam Houston for
the present, 1t was announced today.
The first aero squadron, Capt. Ben
jamin d. Foulois commanding, went
forward to Ell Paso this morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
REEF GETS STEAMER.

London, March 13.-The Spanish
steamship Maria, 2,13S tons gross,
owned in Bilbao. has grounded on the
rocks of Cezimbra, Portugal. and is
considered total loss. The Maria was
on the way from Marseilles for Hamp-
ton roads. Assistance has been sent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
cAPIrAL IN SUSPENSE.

Washington, D. c., March 13.-The
war department was still without ad
vices early today as to whether Amer
ican troops had crossed into Mexico
Secretary Baker said he had not heard
of any crossing and reiterated his
promise to make that news public as
soon as it reached him. He added
that the mornings dispatches contain
ed nothing of importance that could be
given out.
There was no indication at the war
department that negotiations for reci
procal arrangement had in any way
altered the situation on the border
Publication of Carranza's manifesto
declaring that armed invasion OF
Mexico In pursuit of Villa would not
be tolerated except on reciprocal
basis apparently has not resulted in
any change of Gen. Funston's plans
to proceed with the pursuit of Villa
IL his own way and at such time as
he thought best. Gen. Carranza yes.
terday issued manifesto declaring
that under no circumstances would the
Mexican government grant the right
to the United States to violate Mexican
territory by sending in an armed force
in pursuit of Villa without consent and
the reciprocal privilege being first OBJ
tanned and admitted.
May be Bluff.
Army officials who studied the Car.
rama manifesto were convinced that
It was not intended as a communica-
ton to the United States in any sense.
The head of the de facto government,
they pointed out, was in a delicate
political position, forced to satisfy con.
flicting elements among his own ad-
herents in whatever course he pur-
sues. It was admitted, however, that
Il Carranza enforced the sentiments
expressed in his manifesto the pursuit
OF Villa might be hampered seriously.
Discussion Of the possible attitude
OF Carranza or of the great mass OF
the Mexican people is academic SO far
ses war department officials are con.
cerned. That phase Of the situation
rests wholly with the president and
the state department.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14

II . Hg3 sgH4
Washington, D. c., March 13 The
United States will reply to Gen. Car
ranza's request for q reciprocal ar
rangement for crossings Of troops at
the Mexican border late today after
Secretary Lansing has conferred with
President Wilson. 1t was Indicated to-
day that Carranza's proposal would be
accepted.
The acceptance probably will be
made on the ground that Carranza
troops may cross into American terri
tory in pursuit Of bandits at any time
that American forces are not present
in sufiicient numbers. It will be point
ed out that the inability of the Car
rama troops to handle the situation
In northern Mexico is the sole ground
for entry Of American soldiers. In
that way American oflcials expect the
situation will be relieved Of it's chief
rlenacing feature. They expressed the
view today that great deal Of un-
necessary pessimism exists as to Gen.
Carranza's attitude. As to the attitude
Of tho American people themselves,
however, there Is some concern but 1t
is realized that only the developments
OF the next few days can clear up that
phase of the situation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
Indications Are That This
Nation Will Agree to
Dictator's Demand
OTHERWISE HE WILL
OPPOSE EXPEDITION.
Difficulty Encountered in
Getting Troops Ready
for Villa Pursuit

Gan Antonio, Tex, March 13.-
Mai. Gen. Funston announced posi-
lively early this afternoon that
there will be no movement Of
troops across the border today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14

. Washington, D. c. March 13-
The United States this afternoon
accepted Gen. carranza's proposal
for a reciprocal arrangement by
which either Of his troops or
American troops may pursue ban
dts on either side Of the border.
A note Of acceptance was sent
forward to Gen. carranza at
Queretaro. III.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-03-14
WOMEN ARE uNoPPosED.

Total ......... ............
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(Ccn.lnued on page 50
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
P.xehoIoay es,a Il, aumps.

Psychology was handed brand
new bump by the aldermen of New
York, who do not believe that the cops
OF the city shouid be taught the sci
ence Of the mind I'm order 10 detect
criminals. Recently the police com
missioner appointed two doctors to
teach psychology TO the uniformed
force. After qualifying. a cop was
supposed to be able 10 tell tho condi-
tioa Of mans mind by the way no lii a
cigar or a cigarette. scratched his nose
or answered the simplest question.
The city fathers upper lips curled
when the request for the pay for the
psychology teachers was read at the
meeting. "The taxpayers don't want
psychologists made OF cops" said tho
president. They're paid to preserve
the peace and not to read mems minds
by outward actions. An intelligent
cop can come pretty near distinguish
Ing between sane man and one who
isn't" II locks as II the psycholo.
gists win be dealt with harshly.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
II Was Too eIo a Job.

II may not be generally known that
Larkin Goldsmith Mead. the American
sculptor, is a brotherin-law OF William
Dean Howells. w. H. Sherwin Of Kan.
sas City is a cousin of the novelist,
and the other evening told this story:
Someone asked Mr.. Howeils why
he did rot have Mead. a talented paint.
er and pen-and-ink artist as well as
a sculptor. Illustrate his books. How
ellis replied: I have asked him to do
so. but he has answered me by saying
that II he made the pictures he would
have to read my books. and he would
be hanged II he ever did that"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
War Raises Druo Prices,

The big war in Europe is helping to
make it costly, IL not criminal, to be
i'll these days, The proverbial ounce
of prevention is not only better than a
pound Of cure, but 1t Is hundred times
cheaper. The war has added from rs
to 800 per cent to the consumers cost
of these drugs, and many of them
entirely disappeared from the mar
ket--cannot be obtained at any price.
In many instances no sign Of lower
prices appears. In others there Is
certainty that diminishing supply
must result in the most outlandish
price figures. Factors In staple drugs
affected by the war are, they insist.
endeayoring to conserve the limited
quantities they have by fixing prohibit
tive flgures-not for the purpose of
goug:ng the consumer, but to make 1t
possible to hold on to enough of the
precious products to supply emergen-
cies. Veronal,. its solutions and COM
pounds has almost disappeared from
the market, and antipyrin, to be had
in only moderate quantities, has ad-
vanced from 35 cents to IS per ounce.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19

dating lines into so equal segments
corresponding to the minutes of the
hour. The names of the stops on the
motormans trip are written in clock
wise order on this ring. The number
of spaces separating the names corre-
spends to the number of minutes
apart these points are On the sched-
ule. The cardboard is then placed in
the frame so that, at the time OF start
ing, the minute hand OF the clock will
point to the name OF the place where
the journey begins. AS the trip con-
tinues the motorman can tell at a
glance whether he Is ahead or behind
his schedule. II desired, the return
journey can be indicated on the other
side OF the cardboard. In case the
trip is of more than an hours dura-
ton second ring can be inserted at
the end OF the first hourt-Popular
Mechanics Magazine.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19

space was filed the overflow was put
in the vaults OF the subtreasury build
ing adjoining. Armed guards are sta
toned at the entrance and In the
rooms wherever deemed essential to
protect the wealth OF gold that Is
there. System is observed every
where.
When the foreign coin IL received
In New York the iron.bound boxes are
opened and the bags OF coins care
fully weighed and recorded. As the
alloy standards OF France. England
and this country are 80 nearly the
same. the process IL not a eompli-
Gated one. The scales are so finely
adjusted that the result is disclosed
to very small fraction of an ounce.
The bags Of gold are then taken to
the smelling room and the metal
melted. At the right temperature
the molten stream IL run into brick.
shaped moulds. and when full, pow.
dered charcoal is sprinkied over the
top and q second mould placed upon
it: when this is full another is added
and this process Is repeated TIL there
arc tier after tier of bricks. After
these are weighed and marked they
are ready for our mint
The work Is more complicated with
the bullion. While the weighing and
melting are the same. In order to re.
duce the long brick 10 its constituent
parts chemicals and electricity must
be applied. The silver is separated
and run into special moulds. From
the remainder the gold. platinum. lrid.
ium, etc, il separated. The gold OBJ.
tainei In this manner IL pure and is
melted into bars CT different sizes.
After being tested and stamped. they
are put away TIL wanted.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
Maybe They Were Friendly.

The Mesopotamian valley, up which
the British expedition from the Per-
sian gulf has made its way, is, accord.
ing TO tradition, mans first--end last
paradise But Tommy Atkins, toiling
through the sand under blazing sun,
fighting heas and flies as well as
Turks and Arabs, did net find the
country Edenic. One night when the
troops were trying to sleep one sol
der was heard to say to another
Ere. BIZ, IL this Is the Garden OF
F'en, I wonder what Adam and Eve
dia with these ere mosquitoes a-buz-
sis around emf"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
IT'S GLORY HAS DEPARTED
The Sausage, Declares the Govern
ment, Isn't What 1t Was Fifty
Years Ago.

A half century ago sausage siz-
zled and burst. On a cold fall eve
ming it diffused a pleasing aroma
through the house, and the children,
drawn to the kitchen by an irresist-
.ible compulsion, were quite sure to
get underfoot-which was the great
childish crime.
Sausage was then at the zenith of
its power 1t had all seasons for its
own, but preferably the fall and the
winter of our content. When you say
that it sizzled in the pan, you have
said much. Sometimes it was neces-
sary to prick it with a fork, lest 1t
burst and send the hot fat flying
about the stove The odor of sage
was in the air and the prepared sau-
sage had about 1t erispy, frizzly,
sagy bite" that was delicious.
But how changed How fallen from
its high estatel Sometimes, we are
led to fear, never to rise again. Com
mercialism" insinuated its way into
the sausage trade, the false CONNER
eialism of the writer's on political
economy. Chopped beef took its place
OF the links beside the pig, and it has
even been said that considerable wa
ter was forced into this unnatural fed
GRAFTON. Be that as 1t may, some
where about the time of the Caliphate
of Ben Harrison sausage lost its siz-
zle. Appeals to the meat men seem
to be of little effect, though here and
there CLEANS of hope are held out to
the hand only to become apples of
Sodom to the teeth.
Some of the savants who have stud
led the subject find that In the old
days there was youth, and the appe-
tite that waits on wood sawed in
the open air, mixed into the ingredi-
ents OF the sausage. But this cannot
be SO, for the children of today show
by their actions that sausage is SIM
ply food, set on the table, and on a par
with all other foods. They eat 1t, and
make no comment.
No, sausage has changed!-Minne-
apolis Journal.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
TRY DARKENING YOUR GRAY
HAIR WITHOUT DYES

Shampoo your hair and scalp each
morning for about week with Q-Ban
Hair Color Restorer. If your hair ia
gray. streaked with gray, prematurely
gray or faded, brittle, thin or falling,
all your hair will then be beautifully
darkened and to such natural, even
dark shade no one would suspect that
you had applied Q-Ban. Q-Ban is NO
dye. perfectly harmless, but makes all
your hair soft, fluffy, thick. with that
lustrous dark simmer which makes
your hair so fascinating. Big bottle
sent prepaid or sold by druggists for
soc. Address Q-Ban Laboratories, Mem
phis, Tenn.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
HANDLE MUCH GOLD
Employees of United States As
say Office "RoII in Wealth."
institution Has Been Kept Extremely
Busy Lately Handling the Foreign
Shipments That Have Come In
Such Large Amounts.

Within the heart OF a Wall street
block In New York city is the UMPIRE
tentious building of the United States
assay Office. nothing from its exte-
rior indicating the great wealth con-
tanned therein.
For the past few months, the va
rious departments have been working
to full capacity. endeavoring to han
die tho great shipments of gold for
warded to this country in payment for
munitions OF war. When the storage
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
They Find External" Treatment Better
Than Internal Medicines for
Children's Coda.

We give below letters from a num-
Der OF Kansas City, Mo-, ladies who
were selected by their druggists to try
out Vap-0-Rub-the outside" treat
ment for colo troubles, introduced in
Kansas City last winter. Vap-O-Rub is
the invention OF a North Carolins
druggist. 1t comes in salve form, ard
has two-fold acti2n-first, the body
heat releases the Ingredients in the
form of vapors, that are inhaled with
each breath-second, Vap-O-Rub is
absorbed through and stimulates the
skin, aiding the vapors inhaled to
relieve the congestion.
Mrs. James Hollens, 1928 Tracy
Ave-. has used Vick's herself for colds
in the chest and asthma, and has also
used it on her children, and finds it
excellent"
Mrs. Almira Turner, 1914 +. cath
st.. relieved her husband of bronchitis
with two nights applications She
also used on her four months old baby
or cold and on the other children, and
.ays--"I find Vap-O-Rub does every
tning yoa say
Mrs \. L. Marshall, 1879 n. Lawn
Iale Ave. has two children. one six
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
Kansas City Women Opposed
To Giving Children Medicine

years old and one eight months old.
The baby last winter had an obstinate,
cough for quite a while. Mrs. Mar
shall used Vap-O-Rub and writes
THE cough soon yielded to this treat
ment after several different cough
medicines had been tried with no al
feet" Mrs. Marshall also writes
"Vap-O-Rub appeals to us because gha
delicate little stomachs are not be-
ing loaded down with medicines CON
tanning opium and other harmful I'm
gradients"
Mrs. ]. s. Hollis, 1922 Forest Ave.
used Vap-O-Rub. for "a terrific cold
could not breathe through my nose at
all--impossible to go to sleep. Used
Vick's Vap-O-Rub and in five minutes
was asleep and breathing easily"
Mrs. w. A. Winkler, 1928 e. 18th ST.
says--"My baby had a cold, almogst
pneumonia. / used Vap-O-Rub on hizn,
as directed, and in one days time he.
was better"
Mrs. Anna Taylor. 6040 Waircar,
Ave, has four children, and says--'I
have never used anything as good f0g
coughs and colds as Vap-O-Rub."
Mrs. Harry Webb, 1923 e. 37th 81.
says--"Our little girl is very suscsp.
tible to colds. and in fact this Ia kise
only winter and spring that she has sis.-
capped pneumonia. and we believe IL lis
Vap-C-Rub that has kept her from n
spell this year" Three sizes--12.s;c.
BIC and S100.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
DO YOU NEED A KIDNEY
REMEDY?

mended for everything. but II you have
kidney. liver or bladder trouble, It may
be found just the remedy you need.
Bwafup-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and Immediate effect Is
soon realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle
healing herbal compounds physician' .
prescription which has proved its great
curative value In thousands OF the most
distressing cases according 10 reliable
testimony.
All druggists In soc and 500 slzea
You may have q sample size bottle OF
this always reliable preparation by Par
Gel Post, also pamphlet telling about IL.
Address DIR. Kflmer & Co, Binghamton,
n. T., and enclose ten cents. also mention,
this paper.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-19
Same Old Chatter.

Just Think" exclaimed the enthu-
elastic person. TT is now possible
to talk all the way across the CONT
nent."
what of that?" queried the unemo-
tional man.
why. 1t marks pew epoch In sci
enee."
Maybe 30. but notice that the peo-
pie who talk across the continent don't
seem to have anything particularly
new to say"