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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04
RAISING alfalfa IN ILLINOIS

Charles e. Yanney of Mclean coun-
ty, on the George S. Hanna Place, has
some remarkable results with alfalfa.
He got good stand on six acres by
breaking the ground the last of July,
disking 1t three times, narrowing and
crOss-harrowing two or three times,
dragging twice, sowing 90 pounds per
acre of seed broadcast, narrowing
II In and rolling the ground. This
was in 1906. The alfalfa grew about
four inches high that fall and was not
cut. In 1907, it yielded about two
tons per acre, but in addition $50 pigs
in 1908, the big returns began.
Three cutting of hay returned 21a
tons per acre, but in addition $50 pigs
were pastured on this alfalfa from the
time of the first cutting until Deem
Der. The pigs were bought when
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04
ALFALFA ON every FARM in THE
CORN BELT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE
II C Agricultural Extension Department Makes
Preliminary Announcement

NOTHING WHICH
DEVELOPMENT THE STATE OR ADD MORE TO IT'S WEALTH
THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
AlFALFA-GROUT.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04

hogs and rs pigs bought at that time.
1t is estimated that the SO hogs which
weighed rs or so pounds in the spring
made gain OF rs pounds per head.
The ones sold in August averaged
1872 pounds and those kept till later
225 Counting only S0hogs and moth
ing for the pigs, they returned. after
paying for the $50 bushels OF corn
fed $4,000 to the credit Of the alfal-
fa alone; the hay was worth $4,000;
total $693 90, or $115.50 per acre.
This alfalfa was not injured by this
extra hard treatment but some parts
Of it were frozen out last winter, and
this spring the field was disked and
cross-disked and the thin spots re-
seeded. securing a fair stand. While
many doubt that alfalfa is suited to
Illinois, not having examined the evi
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04

they weighed IS, 20 and 90 pounds,
and when they we're weighed In the
middle of December they averaged
125 pounds. Counting a gain OF 20
pounds per head and allowing $4,000
for about 200 bushels OF corn fed
to the hogs. and figuring the pork at
8 cents per pound. these hogs re-
turned $4,000; the hay was worth
s195.eo. total s657.00 from six acres
or $4,000 per acre Contrary to the
results in many other cases this pas
turing did not hurt the alfalfa and
was repeated without harm the next
year.
In 1909. this piece OF alfalfa yielded
3ia tons per acre in three cuttings
and pastured s3 hogs from the time
the alfalfa was four inches high In
the spring until August IA. when Go
head were sold, and from then Till
frost It pastured the remaining IL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04
Coburn on Alfalfa.

THE cultivation and feeding OF al
falfa mark the highest development
of modern agriculture. Alfalfa is one
OF natures choicest gifts TO man; 1t
Is the preserver and the conserver OF
the homestead. 1t does not fail from
old age. 1t loves the sunshine. con-
verting the sunbeams into gold coin
IN the pockets OF the thrifty husband
man. 1t Is the greatest mortgage-ift-
er yet discovered"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04
ThE FUNNY SIDE
OF PROHIBITION
OUCH!

kansas City Journal
There is still much uncertainty re-
garding Villa. Some say he is alive
and full OF ginger. while others insist
that he is as dead as Bryan.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04

Alfalfa is most valuable In the Corn
Belt, because the Corn Belt has an
abundance OF starch and IL short In
protein
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04
WOW!
columbia stated


Why should Henry Ford run for
President on the Prohibition ticket?
Hes got all the joke advertising he
needs now
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04
WHAODAfE MEAN?

baltimore sum
Sulzer has pledged his fullest" sup
port TO the Prohibition cause.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1916-08-04

New York World
"Sulzer Presented to 'Drys' as
Statesman" What. No longer the
peepul's fried?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
Berlin War Office Claims Dominating Height Taken
 by Germans.
CLIMAX EXPECTED
 IN NEXT 24 HOURS.
After Lull of Several Days. Final Phase of Battle Is Opened by Ger mans with Increased Violence on
 Both Banks of the Mouse.

London, March 16.-Officia claim was made by the war department at Berlin today that the dominating height known as Dead Mans hill, on the western bank of the Mouse, was in possession of the crown princes army.
 Tonight the French bulletin issued in Paris states that during the day, after a violent bombardment" the Germans launched "a powerful as sault against our position on Le Morte Homme Dead Mans hilD."
 The attacking troops, the communi- cation states, "came on like waves, but were not able to gain footing at any point and were forced back in the direction of Corbeaux woods, where our concentrated fire let loose immediately, inflicting heavy losses on them.''
 The German claim to the capture of Dead Mans hill followed an official statement issued on the previous day, which said that German troops had obtained foothold on the slope.
 Dispatches to Berlin newspapers from the front, extracts of which have been received here, declare that Ger man artillery, posted on the crest of Dead Mans hill, is pouring a concen- trated fire of great violence into the French forts Montmartre and Choisel, on the plain to the south
 The official communication said:
 "On the left bank of the Mouse further attempts of the French to dis pute our possession of the height of Morte Homme and our position in the wood to the north of it, was frus'' trated at the outset"
 Fighting Increases in Violence.
 All advices from the Verdun front indicate that the third phase of the great battle, which is now in its 25th day, surpasses in violence all previous fighting.
 After the lull of several days which marked the opening of this phase, the Germans have returned to the attack within the last "A hours, with in creased determination, but, according to the French report, have won no success.
 The cannonade of the last twelve hours on both banks of the Mouse has led to special comment by the French war office, which describes it as every violent" and "redoubled in 
 Indications tonight, according to the best military opinion, are that the next "A hours will see the greatest effort of the Germans, which will de- termine the result of their whole tre- mendous campaign against Verdun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
Private Advices Indicate Situation Along Border
 Is Critical.
MEXICAN SHIPPERS
 FIRE ON AMERICANS
Battleship Kentucky Ordered to Vera Cruz to Serve as Wireless Station for Nayy-Hundreds Enlist
 for Service.

Washington, March 16.-Confiden- tial dispatches to the war department, which leaked out despite the efforts of officials to keep them secret, show that the situation on the Mexican border is far from reassuring. The department was informed that snip ing has occurred at several points.
 From the reports, it was impossible to learn whether the 'sniping was di- rected against the American military exdepition or whether the snipers were operating against Americans on the border.
 Secretary of War Baker tonight re- ceived long dispatch from General Funston, outlining in full his troop movements across the border.
 The battleship Kentucky was or dered from New Orleans to Vera Cruz today It's powerful wireless is needed to direct the movements of other ships, if necessity arises.
 The navy department has sent or ders to all naval vessels undergoing overhauling in the navy yards, to be ready for possible service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
Investigation May Play Im portant Part in Submarine
 Controversy.
U-BOAT DOES NOT
 WARN FRENCH SHIP
Captain of the Patria, Fired Upon on March 1 While Carrying Consul. General Arnold and 2S Other
 Americans, Says Not Warned.

Washington, March 17.--The state of two cases that may play important part in the submarine controversy 3e- tween this country and Germany and Austria Hungary.
 Instruction was cabled to the Amer ican consul at Amsterdam to send to the department at once all available facts on the sinking of the una"mcd Dutch liner Tubantia. Three Ameri- cans were reported to have been aboard this vessel which was sunk either by mine or torpedo.
 At the same time, the department took steps to investigate the reported submarine attack on the French liner Patria, which arrived in New York to- day. The vessel carried 29 Amerl- cans and is declared to have been at- tackled without warning by subma- rine off the Algerian coast, on March i. The torpedo missed the ship Dy 30 feet. The liner was unarmed.
 Among the Americans on the snip when attacked was Olney Arnold, con sul-general at Cairo for the Unlteo States. He left the vessel at Lisbon and since died there.
 Germany Files Disclaimer.
 Count von Bernstorff, German ann bassador, called on Acting Secretary of State Polk and left with him dis claimer of responsibility on behalf or the German government for the at tack on the Norwegian bark Slllus, which was sunk off Havre, France, with seven Americans on board. The ambassador said the news published in the foreign press that a German submarine had torpedoed the Slllus was not believed in Berlin because such an attack on a neutral snip would not have been made in accord ance with the instructions issued to the German submarine commanders.
 Officials of the state department saw in this statement evidence that there will be no conflict with Ger many over the Patria and the Tu- bantia cases.
 No information has been received here that the aggressive submarine policy of Admiral von Tirpitz would be modified by his retirement, but of- ficials generally believe this action will result.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
!. 5. ((jNSULS IN MEXlCo FEAR
 BlG OUTBREAK Apprehend Carranza Forces Will Disintegrate If Villa
 Fights.
SITUATION FULL,
 OF POSSIBILITIES
Army Officer Likens It to Powder keg. Which Only Needs Spark to Cause Mormon Bishops N0u
 Reports CoIonistS Saie.

Washington, March 16.-"The MeXi- can situation is setting on a powder keg."
 This remark was made by an army officer tonight, after the state and war departments had received reports indicating that endorsements from East and Central Mexico are moving to join Villas army.
 It will require the 33,G00 United States troops available to make any headway against a reinforced Villa army, these officials declare. They believe it yet will be necessary to call out the national guard for the bor- der.
 State department reports show an exodus of Americans from Northern and Central Mexico.
 A delayed dispatch from American Consul Williams at Torreon confirmed earlier reports that he had turned the consulate over to the British consul and was leading the American colony in evacuating the place for the bor- der. Williams reported Torreon as storm center. The railroad has been torn up for considerable distance.
 Suppressed reports from consuls in Mexico indicate that internal danger is based on the belief prevailing that the Carranza forces will disintegrate if Villa puts up stiff fight, leaving interior towns without garrisons and at the mercy of the bandits.
 A report of revolt of CarranZa troops at Ojinaga, after the American troops had crossed the line, was de- nied today by Ambassador Arredondo, who also denied that Colonel Rojas had been murdered. He said the of ficer is safe and we'll
 MOrmOns Safe.
 The MOrmons at Casas Grandes. who are unarmed. are still assembled in the two colonies ready to flee when an attack seems imminent.
 News of the colonists was brought to Ell Paso today by Daniel Hurst, son of Bishop T. H. Hurst, who was a passenger on the Madero company train, which left Casas Grandes We'd nesday at D. m. and reached Juarez this morning at 5:30 o'clock. He brought information of great value to the military authorities. The na- ture of this information was not made public.
 According to Hurst, Alexander Straut of the Collaritos ranch escap- ed when he saw the Villa outposts approaching Colonia Dulin, and mis- took a prairie fire, believing it to be the burning of the colony.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
nEch Liner Tubantia Sinks f,f Coast of Holland Aft
 CT Explosion.
WIRELESS SAYS
 SHIP TORPEDOED
,u of the 400 or More Persons Aboard Reported to Have Been Rescued by Life Saving Boats and Other
 Ships.

London. March 16.-The 13,0Oo ton poval Dutch liner Tubantia, outward honnd from Amsterdam for the rive: platte, with S7 passengers, three Of whom were Americans. and crew of 9oO was sunk without warn ng off inc Nordhinder lightship, on the Dutch coast, this morning.
 4 Central News dispatch from Amsterdam quotes the captain, H. H Wytsma, as saying his ship was tor. ne1oed Fiw Semi official reports from Berlin claim that she struck mine.
 Advices late tonight indicate that all on board were saved.
 The names of Americans on board were given as Richard, Emma and Carmen schilling. Schilling is said to be consular agent. A number of other neutrals were among the pas sengers, including the Bolivian diplo- mat, Dr. Louis salinas Vega, his fe and their three daughters.
 The Tuhantia was struck about 3 o'clock in the morning, a great hole being torn in her stern. Sine re- mained afloat until about S::3o o'clock She sank about two miles east of the Nordhinder light.
 Explosion Disables Ship.
 The explos on put the steering gear of the vessel out of commission, but nc one aboard was injured. Water rushing through the gap penetrated the engine room.
 TaessTubantia, carrying a general cargo, was making for Falmouth, where she was to take aboard pas sengers for South America, when the explosion occurred. Her proximity to the coast enabled rescue ships 10 reach her quickly. Her calls for as- slstance were answered by a life saving vessel, and passengers and crew were removed.
 Dispatches from Holland tonight leave it an open question whether the pubantia was the victim of a subma- rlne or mine, although both the cap laln and chief wireless operator de- clare she was torpedoed.
 Wireless Reports Disaster.
 A wireless message from Ymuiden, on the Dutch coast, quotes a message sent by the wireless operator just as ne was about to leave the ship:
 .Tubantia torpedoed and lost.''
 Berlin dispatches received tonight quote two newspapers in support of Vhe theory that the vessel struck a mine.
 American representatives here are arranging for thorough investiga- ton of the disaster.
 Admiralty officials declare that no Hngllsh mines could have been in the waters where the vessel was sunk. laey assert that if a mine was re- mine. @'
 Ihe Tubantia was queen of the Roy- butch Lloyd fleet. She was laid eown in Glasgow in 1913. She was osV rect long and measured 65 feet on Ae beam. She carried the Dutch ala,i and 700 tons of cargo and was w nave taken on number of Amer lcans at Falmouth.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
Reports of Disorders Come from Numerous Points in
 Mexico.
VILLA INFORMED
 OF ALL MOVEMENTS
General Obregon Asks That Americans Do Not Establish GarriSOns, Fearing Outbreak Woman Refugee Ke-
 covers Her Baby.

Fl Paso, Texas, March 17.-Th@ Pe.shing expedition camped tonight at Boca Grande, about Is miles due south from Palomas. On the border.
 It is the opening through the first range of mountains encountered by the eXped tion. Tomorrow morning the column will veer off to the south west and make San Pedro the next stop.
 Reports of disorders have come from numerous points, The women and children in the district northwest of Hachia have been removed to Lordsburg, N. M., and have taken shelter in the Santa Fe Gailroad roundhouse. The district is being e!rorized by Mexicans who until rec ntly worked in the III nes of that district.
 P. T. Witholder, engineer Of Texas & Pacific passenger train NO. 3, nar- rowly escaped being shot by sniper while his train was passing point five miles east of the city today.
 pr. c. Young, a R'o Grande valley ranehcr, has been warned by Villistas , that he is to be killed. Consul Garcia received word that his resignation. which was submitted to first chief Carranza some days ago would not he accepted The fact that Garcia is to remain is pleasing to the Amor can authorities.
 The happiest incident that develop. ed out of the situation was the re- union of Mrs. Maud Hawk Wright ard her baby. Mrs. Wright was cap- tured by Villa ten days ago. Her baby was given away to 3 Mexican family Her husband was shot. For nine days she was forced to accompany Villa soldiers on their march to Columbus because she had overheard their plans to massacre residents of the r.ace.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
RUSH TO ENLIST.
Hundreds Enroll for War Service
 Yesterday.

Washington, March 16.-Secrctary of War Baker tonight signed the joint resolution of congress placing the United States army on war footing.
 The resolution was sent to the white house for the presidents sigma ture.
 Brig. General Mccain, adjutant-gen- eral of the army, did not wait for the signing of the resolution to start the recruiting machinery in motion. His first step was to open 170 auxil- iary recruiting stations and to assign 200 enlisted men to the work of gath cring in the recruits.
 Reports to the war department to- night said that hundreds of enlist ments were obtained the first day or the recruiting campaign. Many of the recruits will be sent to training camps near the border.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
OBREGON FEARS CLASH.
Requests No Garrisons Be Established
 By U. s. Troops.

Fl Paso, Texas, March 16.-General Gavira tonight transmitted a request from General Obregon, Carranza's minister of war, that no garrisons be established by General Pershing in Mexican towns. Obregon said such l step would be certa'n to cause d clash.
 Army officers at Fort Bliss tonight admitted they had information show ing that Villa has full knowledge of the whereabouts of the two columns which have started after him, no,-, withsanding the censorship estap> lished by General Funston.
 Two aeroplanes circled over the Pershing column during the march today, but returned to Columbus at sundown. The aeroplanes will not jo n the main column until tomorrow or, possibly, the day following.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
GERMANY WILL FIGHT
 TO VICTORIOUS END

Berlin, March 16-At the session Of the German federal council at Nun ch today Chancellor von Bethmann-Holl- veg made a verbal report to that body on the situation Of Germany and tie war.
 The chancellor said that tthe nation was inspired by firm and unshakea determination to weather the storm until a victorious end shall be at- taiaed. All members of the commit tee concurred in the sentiment. ana expressed full confidence in the inn perial government.
 It was semi-officially stated that the Bavarian minister on the interior Count von Hertlinger, will be named president of the committee TOT foreign affairs in the German federal council.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
DUTCH PASSENGER S,S.
 TUBANTIA TORPEDOED
Report from Hook of Holland Says Vessel Sinking-Passengers and
 Crew Taken Of.

London, March 16.-A Reuter- dis patch from the Hook of Holland says that a wireless message has been re- ceived there stating that the large Dutch passenger steamship Tubantia outward bound from Amsterdam to the river Platte, has been torpedoed and is in sinking condition near the Noordhinder lightship. All the passengers have been taken off on boats
 The London agents of the Tubantia state that her crew numbered about 300 and that she carried a general cargo and mails.
 A Reuter- dispatch from Ymuiden says she carried AZ first class, B sec- ond class and eight third class pas- sengers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
BULLETINS FROM
 BORDER.

Fl Paso, Texas, March l6.- Miguel Vicente, a colonel in the Villa army, who admits having taken part in the Columbus massacre, was arrested near the Fl Paso country club tonight, and committed to jail.
 He will be formally charged with murder, and turned over to the New Mexico authorities.
 He was wounded in the fight ing at Columbus and was en- deavoring to make his way to friends in El Paso. whom he drought would protect him.
 San Antonio, Texas, March 16.-General Funston would not confirm a report published in afternoon papers, that he had requested the war department to mobilize the state m litia Of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, for duty on the border.
 He told newspaper men ne had received no news all day from the troops in Mexico.
 El Paso, Texas, March 16.-- Excitement and speculation ran wild here tonight, when it was reported six coffins had been ordered sent to Columbus.
 Later it was learne d only one coffin had been ordered, and that was for Lieut.. We'll of the Eleventh cavalry, who killed himself.
 Douglas. Ariz., March 16.- Five hundred thousand rounds of ammunition, for Mauser rifles, will pass through the branch customs house into the hands of Carranzistas of Sonora tomorrow.
 A special permit for the pas sage of the ammunition was granted by Washington. This ammunition for Mex can sold iers had been held up by an army order issued following the Columbus raid.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
KEEN CONTEST ON FOR
 JUDGSHlP OF DALLAS
'ames II. Meek and Mayor Cabler of fordyec Seeking to Succeed Late
 Judge Benton.

nittie Rock, March 16.-No appoint a,a cl't mas yet been made by the gov cono noI or a county judge of Dallas San'y 10 succeed Judge J. P. Benton, has no aled the first of the week at his AeS,e in Fordyce.
 snere are two aspirants for the sr .ve' and friends of each man have his hiIpeared sa before the governor to press as Claims. They are James H. Meek, ans su.cessful u business man of Fordyce, dvo. o W. U. Cabler, the mayor of For tSs se, MT, Meek is vice president of
 M nome Fire Insurance company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
MEXICANS ACQUIESCENT.
No Disorders in Sonora as Result of
 American Invasion.

Douglas, Ariz., March 16.-General Gales this afternoon received re- ports from various sub commanders in Sonora saying that there had been no disorders as a result of United States troops crossing the border. He said 90 per cent of the people of Sonora know of the Americans cross ing he border through a publicity campaign of handbillls, bullet ms and couriers, and asserts that not a single case Of disorder has resulted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
GALLIENI RETIRED.
General RoQues Becomes French Mfn-
 ister of War.

Paris, March 16.-General Gallieni has been superseded by General Roques as minister of war.
 It was stated some days ago that General Gallieni was ill. Last night the appointment of Admiral Lacaze to take the place temporarily was an nounced. Tonight the definite ap- pointment of General Roques was an- nounced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
GAYIRA EXPLAINS.
Not Unfriendly to Americans; Fears
 Loyalty May Be Questioned.

El Paso, Texas, March 16.-General Gavia today made statement sayins that he is simply working under orders from the first chief and is anxious that he may not be misunder- stood by either his own people or the Americans.
 He made the statement when he read 'n morning papers that he was accused of being unfriendly to Amer jeans. He said he had heen afraid an attitude supporting the American ex- petition would lay him open to sus picion on the part of his own peo- pie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
U. s. DESTROYER TO LOWER CALIFORNIA
Admiral Winslow Dispatches the Stewart to Investigate Reports
 of Trouble.

San Diego, Cal. March 16.-The tor pedo boat destroyer Stewart left here shortly after midnight for Ensenada, Lower California, under orders from Admiral Winslow to investigate trou- ble there and report. The Stewart is expected to reach the Mexican port early'ein the day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-03-17
NEGRO DROPS DEAD

Ed Swan, negro. 65 years of age, living near Sherrill. where he owns a small farm, d ed about Il o'clock last night at a negro restaurant near Gala wells stable, in West Barraque street He has had previous attacks and it is believed heart disease caused his death.