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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
Vera Hining on The Country
in Summertime
Dear Juniors:

Dear Juniors:
AS have never written to the Cour-
Ter Junior for a long time I am going
to write about the country in summer
time
I am a little girl eleven years old. I
live in the country. The country is a
lovely place when the fruit trees and
the flowers are in bloom.
The children love to run and play all
day long. They love to go barefooted In
the summer time. I have a good time
with my brother and sisters in the sum-
mer time. ! like to go fishing at the
creek I have a good time when / go
fishing We went to the creek at l
o'clock and we got home about 4
o'clock. We had a nice time at the
creek l like to gather flowers in the
woods.
I like to live in the country. There
are lots Of pretty flowers in the coun-
try in the summer time. I have one
brother and two sisters. My brothers
name is Glendon and my sisters name
is Marie and Flossie. NY brother is 9
months old.
Vera Hining, age II,
Floris, Ia, r. 8, Box 5.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
May Bell Austin's Great
Grandmother's Expert
ence With Morgan's
Raiders
Dear Juniors:

Dear Juniors:
l will write about the experiences Of
my great grandmother and her daugh-
tiers with Morgan. the raider.
When the civil war broke out my
great grandmother was left alone with
her children.
One day she and her three girls had
prepared a feast and were going to
invite some women and children to din
ner .-. .. ..,--t
When Katie and Pearl went to get a
pail of water they saw Morgan coming.
Morgan ordered them to fix dinner
for him and his men. and while the
men were eating Katie and Bell took a
small oil cloth and tackled it over the
we'll. When the men were gone the
girls took the oil cloth off the we'll and
found brown powder on it which thew
supposed to be -oison.
May Bell Austin, age II,
Agency, Ia, r. No. I.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
ANCESTOR STORIES.

We want the Juniors to write ABOUT
acme of their ancestors (Which means
your parents, grandparents, great
grandparents, etc. We will ask the
Juniors to write nice short stories tell,
ING something remarkable or unusual
about their ancestors.
a The Courier Junior is always GLAD
SUhen the Juniors send in unusual
ssetnries. The unusual feature of the an
Scestor story is what appeals 10 lhe
/ Courier and prompts it to continue the
contest. The Juniors certainly seho
IN splendid ancestor stories.
& The writer's can select their prizes
from among the following: A box OF
candy roller skates, book or knife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
ALL ABOUT PRIZES.

We send out prizes within two
sacks after the names of the winners
are published.
We do wish the Juniors would &C.
knowledge their prizes.
II any Junior has ever failed to re-
B eeive prize after his or her name
appeared in this paper, it is because
the wrong address has been given us.
&When we saw wrong address we es-
Hpecially refer to incomplete addresses.
#All city Juniors should put their
sstreet number and all Juniors living
"a the country should put their box
their box number or failing to have
box send in their parents names.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published BY
YHE COURIER PRlN1lNo Co.
Ottumwa, iowa
EDITOR
MATILDA DEVEREAux
TIMELY TOPICS.

Today Junior: Today we decloeo
~ asL tho Juniors to write on some
timely topics and We have selected 5s
IN. following ones as the most timely
The improvements in MY Guy
The Bathing Beach.
The Play Grounds.
The Summer Schools. ~
The Girls and Boys Corn Cup:
The Taddsdale Boys and GIFTS
club. ABBA,
The Country Beautiful.
Ny Best Friend .o;u nr;uos
The writers can select tnelr pll%e 90
from the following articles: BOX OK. -,
candy, roller skates. talking m ma, III g
record. box Of letter paper, oook Or "a a
blue bird pin. This contest opens w.
day and closes July "a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
The Country in Summertime
- By Mildred Robson

Dear Juniors:
This is my second letter to the Jun
ior. have a good time in summer time.
We play games and go down to the
park and play with some of my friends.
We have a big orchard. They are not
going to be many apples. I have two
pet kittens. Papa put up tent for. me
and l have my play house in it.
Mildred Robson,
Douds -Leando, Ia, r. No. /.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
WANT LETTERS.

we want the Juniors to write So
verv interesting letters, "newsy' let
tiers. Some of the Juniors can write
ma their parents. Other Juniors might
rite a. though they were visiting
|ssome city. The reward Tor the pest
sietter will be box OF letter paper
and envelopes, a book, a trlendshlp
link or knife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
Earle Alexander's First
Letter to the Courier Jr.
Dear Juniors:

Dear Juniors:
This is the first time have ever writ
y ten to the Junior page. My name is
3 Earl Alexander. am ten years old and
In the sixth grade at school. Ny teach
er's name is Mary Nevin. like her fine.
Il We went skating at school and had a
lot of fun.
Earl Alexander, age 10,
n Hedrick. Ia, r. No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
A MEM CONTEST.

inst now when there is so mucn
Sspalh of war. we think a war contest
Vii he timely. We want the juniors
4 Is write on one or more Of the follow
Ing subjects:
The Revolutionary War.
Creek Indian War.
War Of 1912. e
War with Mexico april IL, 1870 10
July 4, 1s4s.
Civil War.
Scandinavian War.
n The writer's can select their prizes
/ from among the following:
A hammock, book, roller SKATES
knife, croquet set, box of candy OF d
spicnic basket.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
SssEvEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS.

/. Use one side of the paper only.
3. Write neatly and legibly, using
INK or sharp lead pencil.
8. Always sign your name in full
and state your age.
4. Do not copy stories or poetry and
Iseepd us as your own work.
5. Number your pages.
6. Always state choice Of a prize
Eon a separate piece Of paper, with
name and address in full.
! Z. Address envelope to The Courier
IJuniOr.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-15
Van Byers Would Like to
Spend His Vacation
in Oregon
Dear Juniors:

Dear JUnIOTS.
l don't know any place I would rath-
er spend my vacation than in Oregon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Forced to Take Route.

For some time past only y route
taken by the Sussex from Folkestone 10
Dover has been open TO any neutrals
except by special perm ssiou secured
from the French or English authorities
TO cross |ra Boulogne. Folkestone or
Havre, Southampton. This action nee
essarily compelled all Americans TO
cross the channel only by the Folke-
stone -Dieppe route
The further limitation Of number Of
as formerly. resulted in the Sussex. a
small boat Of less than l.4o0 tons. being
always very crow dcd.
This morning Lieut.. Smith assistant
naval attache and Mai. Logan. mill
tarE observer. were sent TO Bnulogne
with letters addressed to the local of
fclals to facilitate their making "A
thorough Investigation as to tn. con
dItlons Of the Sussex as well as to
ascertain further details from wounded
survivors and to assist Americans who
may be in need of help
Appended to that portion OF the dis
patch from Ambassador Sharp given
out was = list Of American survivors
IN Paris aud those reported TO have
been landed in England
The state Department declined 70
make public the text of a dispatch
from N" American consul at Bouloene
~ which he stated that French officer
had told hi', OF the finding of a piece
OF bronze. presumably from = torpedo
on board the SUSSEX
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Officials Guard Expressions.

All administration officials refrained
toda, from making definite statements
a to future action or from having any
definite statemen, 20 out with the
sanction Of heing official, but there was
n" concealinE that everywhere the
rep situation Was regarded very
dollcate The impression was general
tina, II II should he established that the
ships were victims of submarines. and
President Wilson decided TO take action
he would first consult Congress.
Until the government has some def
rlte action on which to take steps. the
issue IS bec'ouded by a lack of 'nfor-
nation or by conflicting statements.
American consular officers and the
embassies in France and England are
being urged to gather evidence of q
definite and legal sort. and when this
=, is at hand President Wilson and Sec
retary Lansing Will determine wha'
the next step will be.
Meanwhile the situation can only bt
described as a waiting one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Secretary of Democratic Ma
tionaI Committee Called by
Death Early Today.
WAS HIGH IN THE ESTEEM
OF PRESIDENT WILSON
Had Charge of Democratic Publicity
Campaign, 1912-Since Promi-
nent in Party Councils.

Thomas j Pence, secretary Of the
democratic national committee. died early
this morning in his apartments. 1888 New
York avenue. of pneumonia. He had
been i'll several weeks. For some time he
was in Emergency Hospital, in charge
Of DIR. Cary T. Grayson. President VIII
sons physician, but recently was moved
TO his own apartments.
President Wilson, who held Mr. Pence
in high esteem and personal regard, caus-
ed everything possible To he done for
him and other high officials of the ad-
ministration cheered him throughout his
Illness. His only surviving relatives are
an uncle and aunt. in Raleigh, \. G..
Mr. and Mrs. W y Jones. who have
been notified
The body is to he taken via the Sea
board Air Line railroad to Raleigh.
y g.. the train departing at 93o
o'clock tonight Funeral services are
30 be held at II o'clock tomorrow al
the First Baptist Church in Raleigh.
The honorary pallbearers who will
he aboard the funeral train are to he
rr. Cary Grayson, Secretary TumultN,
Senator ollie lanes of Kentucky. Sen
ator hughes of New Jersey. Secretary
Daniels. otto Carmichael Richard Y.
pulahan and Coy. Graf. of North caro-
lima
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
RED CROSS RECEIVES $9So.55.
Result of Propaganda for New Mem
bers at Treasury Department.

As a result Of the propaganda for new
members To the American Red Cross the
Treasury department has turned III
S96Oa5 collected account of member
ship fees FOR officials and employees OF
This amount S212 was contributed by the
bureau oe engraving and printing. $l317J
hv the Office Of the auditor for the Post
Ofce Department and Sai0s0 from the
other activities of the Treasury Depart
mcnt.
The collection from the bureau OF en-
craving was forwarded to Miss Mabel
Roardman president of the American Red
Cross this morning. 1t completes the
canvass Of the Treasury Department for
new members. and unused buttons and
plns not exchanged for contributions have
been returned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Facts They All Agree Upon.

Explosion under bow of Sussex oc-
CURED at about 3 O'Clock in the after
noon Of the gath instant. approximately
in the middle of the channel No la nj
at the time in sight, sea perfectly calm
Weather clear Many of the passen-
gers endeavored at once to get into
lifeboats. of which there were six, with
estimated carrying capacity of twenty
five TO each. but considera BILE difficulty
was encountered in lowering the boats
to the water.
Two of these boats capsiZed soon aft
er striking the water. from which a
number of people were thrown out and
believed to have been drowned.
"cne of these boats filed with pas
sengers did not return to the Surfac re
and no tidings of this boat have been
received by this embassy Several
hours elapsed before any boat came to
the assistance of the Sussex, owing TO
impaired wireless apparatus.
Tn addition TO the passengers who
took to the boats quite large num-
ber were seen to jump off the Sussex
into the water, some of them reach
ing RATS. others clinging to the sides
Of the Sussex. while some were seen
TO drown. All agreed that some of the
passengers standing in the front of the
boat were killed by the explosion and
some thrown into the water as the re-
cult of IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
GREAT WAR CONFERENCE
IS ON TODAY IN PARIS
Gathering Is Declared to Be the
Most Important Since Hos
tilities Began.

PARIS. March 21.-The conference of
the entente allies-the most important
since the outbreak of the war-began
this morning in the great salon of the
ministry of foreign affairs. where many
other historic meetings of diploma fists
have taken place. No previous meeting
there. however. has been of such grave
import or has been attended by such a
representation of world figures in war
and diplomacy.
The subject of the first sitting is the
military situation. That is all which may
be said definitely. but it is probable that
Gen. Joffre. Earl Kitchener. Gen Sir
Douglas Haig. Liut. Gen. Count Cadorna
Gen. Castelnau and Gen. Roques. the
new French war minister addressed the
conference.
The entire company took lunch at the
ministry at noon. The afternoon session
will be devoted to consideration of the
economic resources of the allies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
STILL POSSIBILITY SOME
HAD FAILED TO REGISTER
George Crocker Has Skull Crushed;
Miss Elizabeth Baldwin
in Hospital.
NO WARNING. ALL DECLARE
Opinion General. But Not Unani-
nous. That Explosion Which
Wrecked Vessel Was Due
to Torpedo.

PARIS, March p. Ie:I5 PM
Detailed information gathered hy
the American embassy here indi-
:ates that no Americans lost their
lives on the Sussex.
MI the Americans whose names
were on the passenger list have
now been accounted for. the en-
ba,Sv states. 1t is possible. how
eyer. that there NAV have been
among the passengers some
Americans whose names were not
inscribed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Disavowal and Punishment of Com
mander, If Her Submarine Tor
pedoed Channel Vessel.
OFFICIALS HERE AWAIT ALL FACTS
BEFORE TAKING ACTION IN MATTER
Prior to Assurances Of German Reparaton Situation Had
Been Described as Exceedingly Grave-Every Effort
Is Being Made to Obtain Details

authoravey here today that should be shown
that German attacked the SUSSEX Germany would dis
punish the submarine commander
and satisfy that the violation OF
1t authoratvely that the German ambassador
Bernsor mainly responsible for the recent retire
Admiral Tpz who understood have been
warfare after Count
made recommendation the imperial chan
cellor. Bethmann- -Holweg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
RETAINS L|TERACy TEST
Committee of Whole House Defeats
SABBATH Motion by Vote of
225 to SO.

The literacy test was kept in the i'm
migration bill by the House working
in committee of the whole today by a
vote of 225 to 50. which defeated a
motion by Representative SABBATH Of
Illinois to strike it out. The question
comes I'D again when the House votes
on the bill as whole.
An amendment to exempt from the
literacy test persons coming to this
country to escape either religious or
political persecution was rejected. 140
to 43 The bill AS drawn would eX-
empt only persons prosecuted for re-
ligious beliefs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
CAUCUS TAKES UP SUGAR BILL.
Democratic Senators Consider Re-
peal. But Take No Action.

The democratic caucus of the Senate
today undertook to pass upon the su-
gar question again. having before it
the House bill repeating the free su-
gar clause of the Underwood tariff
law.
Senator Simmons. chairman of the
finance committee. laid before the eau
Gus the committee recommendation to
the effect that the present tariff should
be continued until 1920 and sugar then
should go on the free list.
This was opposed by Senator Brous-
sard of Louisiana, who is in favor of a
protective tariff on sugar and on its
continuance. Senator Thomas of Colo
RADIO also addressed the meeting.
No action was taken and the caucus
took a recess until o'clock tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Urged TO Gather Facts.

STATE Department officials said they
hsd no information mat any other than
German submarines were operating in
the vicinity in witch the Sussex was
attacked All agents In the vicinity
u.re being urged today 10 gather con
elusive evidence from all possible
sources
The state Department also - await
tx with some anxiety Information
c"r.orrirS the sinh ~ 90 th~ Dutch
line Tu tutIa. A. far as is know u
here q e,- stli are invest eating the
1.t .... Or aJ effort =" determine the
9...."- = rN. disaster. AiUda. its re-
ga edfrS an alleged torpedo attack upon
tnr French hu"r Pstrts stIil we're be
Ir- considered by Secretary Lansing
today " Is considered unlikely. also.
tHat action Viii b" taken in that ease
until after additional details rekardi n x
tH~ SUSSEX and EuglIshman are re-
ed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27

he Loyalty and earnestly served. not
only the deepest grief but sense of
irreparable loss. Few finer spirits
have ever connected themselves with
public service. He had very great
ability and he devoted that ability To
the promotion of the things he thought
were right with singular devotion
and self-forgetfulneSS. I feel that every
man who desired the public good has
lost partner. and that the democratic
party in losing him as secretary of its
national committee has suffered a loss
which il may not be possible to repair
at all.
Mr.. Tumulty said: My affection for
Tom Pence was strong and deep-seated.
him how much true nobility there was
in the world. His sympathy and aid
and affection helped me over the hard
spots here. He was a true friend
never met a finer character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
TO CONFER ON PREPAREDNESS
State Adjutants General and Others
Meet in Spokane

SPOKANE. NASH March .7-To az
cuss questions of military and naval
preparedness as they affect the north
west states, adjutants general of the
states, university presidents and army
ana navy officers and delegates from
practically all the larger cities in FIVE
states assembled here today
The sessions of the conference under
the auspices of the Spokane Chamber of
Commerce will continue through Tues
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
SAYS GERMAN NAVY
BEATS j. s. z TO |.
Admiral Fiske Also States This
Country Is Not Receiving Full
Value for Money Spent.

in fighting effectiveness as compared
with the American. Rear Admiral Brad
ley A Fiskse. former chief aid for
operations. today told the House naval
affairs committee. He also stated that
fun value is not being receivd for
money being spent on the United States
Navy. He estimated that only about
- per cent of such values is given.
With her aircraft, submarines and
other a,hiiiar ries, Admiral F'iske said, both
in fighting superiority and in money value
received Gelmanv's navy is superior.
That he 'esigned chief aid to Secre-
tary Daniels because they differed over
preparedness was also STATED by Admiral Il
fiske He said there were no personal
differences,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Convicted Georgians Appeal.

Application WAS made today to the
Supreme Court of the United States for
review of the conviction in the fed
eral district court in northern Georgia
OF Franklin Hugg. Charley Adams and
Harry Putnam of Spaldng county,
Georgia, Of conspiracy The men were
accused of forcibly compelling John
Westmoreland to work upon Hugg's
place. They claim that II any offense
was committed 1t was against the state
of Georgia and not the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Sorrow at the White House.

Nr Pence's death caused deem grief AT
the White House. Throughout Mr..
Pences Illness he had received many
tokens Of the esteem in which he was
held by the President and Mr. Tumulty.
Flowers had often been sent him by
these two officials. and they made per
sonal calls and wrote him letters eX-
pressing their hope for his recovery.
President Wilson and Secretary Tum-
ulty both paid tributes to him today.
President Wilson said
The death Of Tom Pence has brought
to all who knew him, and to all whom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
To Await Full Reports.

Chairman stone OF the foreign rela-
toms committee said after seeing
T'.-sidert Wilson that all facts would
b. awaited before action was taken and
ttat iu their absence ne refused TO ex-
press an opinion.
NEIe President Wilson and c;her Of
fc.a4s do NOT underestimate the posi-
iil.tss OF the new situation they realize
that breaking of Of diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany almost certainly
would mean war and for that reason
each step will be carefully considered
The President was in communication
with Secretary Lansing during the day
and urged speedy gathering Of facts
REGARDING the sussex and EnSlishman
Senators and representatives who
called At -nc White House reflected the
view that the situation vas serious
Consular Agent Whitman. Al Bou-
lorne. reported today that ne was in
formed by French ofIicIals that piece
90 bronze. resembling part Of tor
pedo. mad been found on the channel
inner sussex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
TAKE GRAVE VIEW OF SITUATION

american the submarine taking
gravity The possibility OF breaking off diplomatic
being discussed again OF the
cycutuacs which expected follow shown that the
and Englslman victims submarines.
Officials they examining all the facts hand with
conclusion before additional
information there undercunt
sb that submarines have renewed their against
ships violation of the given
! ntcd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
FIVE MORE SHIPS SUNK:
LOSS OF LIFE PROBABLE

LONDON, March 27.-Sinkins of fve
additional vessels, presumably in the
continuation of submarine operations.
is reported today.
The British steamer St. Cecilia, from
Portland. Me, March IL. for London.
is one of the vessels sunk. according to a
dispatch to LIoyds from Dover. The
crew was saved.
. Lloyds also reports that the British
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate:

Senates
Met at noon.
Republicans confer on Mexican
situation.
Debate on Indian appropriation
bill resumed.
Senate army reorganization bill
reported as substitute for House
bill passed last week
Finance committee continued
consideration of House free
sugar-repeal resolution.
Met at IL am.
Naval and military affairs COM
mittees held hearings on the ma
tional defense.
Debate on the immigration bill
continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

Senator
Senator Sheppard of Texas pre-
sented to the Senate petitions
signed by citizens of the District
in favor of prohibition here and
throughout the entire nation.
Senator Overman of North
Carolina presented petitions from
citizens of his state against the
enactment of the Works bill to
close barber shops in the District
Sunday.
Houses
Hearing on Nolan three-dollar-
a-day bill continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Millions Paid for Chewing Gum.

Chewing gum is certainty an expensive
habit for the people of the United States
in general, for the statistioians of the
bureau of foreign and domestic commerce
have figured that for the raw material
alone 1t cost 335, 900, 900 in the last ten
years, or almost Ave time as much as
was paid Russia for the Alaskan territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-27
Prompt Service

If your carrier does not
call Star Here" when deliv-
cring the paper please notify
the office. Where specially
requested your doorbell will
be rung.
This is done to notify sub
scribers as soon as the
papers are delivered.