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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
Canal to Be Reopened Feb. IS.

New York.-The Panama Canal will
be reopened Feb. Is, according to Col.
Z. F. Glenn, h arrived here from
the canal zone. There is a 20-foot
channel at all points, he said.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
California Floods.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Four deaths
have resulted from the flood caused
by a 3-day rainstorm here in South.
ern California and Arizona.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
School Children Get Their SAVINGS

P%ittsburg, Pa.-The first repayment
of savings which Pittsburg school
children had in the closed Pittsburg
Bank for Savings was made here by
clerks acting for Henry C. Frick.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
RUSSIANS LOSE
10000 TROOPS
e. q BATTLE RESULTS IN
TEUTONS. HOLDING ALL
LINES.
DESTROY ZEPPELINs
Violent Snowstorms Somewhat I'm
pede Campaign Yin Caucasus-
Usual Artillery Ouels Mark
Other FN'nts-

Amsterdam.-A Maastricht news
paper reports that the Ann fire of the
French has destroyed tyo Zeppelins
north of Reims. The AIRCRAFT are said
to have fallen within the German
lines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
Republican Wins for Maycr.

Middletown, Conn. - Harold M.
Mech, Republican, was elected mayor
of Middletown, defeating James F.
COnuery, Democrat, by a majority
of 80 out of a total of 1880 votes
~ast.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
subscribes Bio Sum.

Rome.-The Stefani agency has an
nounced that Z Zoo. 900 lire has been
subscribed to the new national loan
by the national insurance institution.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Berlin Train at constantinopie.
Berlin.-A Constantinople telegram
reports the arrival of a train from
Berlin inaugurating direct passenger
service between these cities.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
ndaf Wave. Hits HAMBURG.

Copenhagen.-A tidal wave "a feet
In height created havoc with shops
and warehouses in Hamburg, accord
Ing to dispatches reaching here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Because the building is believed to
be unsafe. 400 pupils of the Henry
Clay school, at Hegewisch, Ill, went
on Il strike.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

The Spanish steamship Belgica has
been sunk at sea. T~wenty-three mem
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21
NEWS Of THE WEEK
FROM OVER WORLD
OTHER COUNTRIES
BRIEFLY TOLD.
SHORT ITEMS FOR BUSY MEN
Weeks News COMBINATIONS he
viewed Without Comment-AH
Nations Find Something to
Edify and instruct

Two American women are being de-
tanned at MOnastir by the Buigarians-
They are Mrs. Walter FarWell, a Chi
cago newspaper correspondent, and
Miss Mitchell.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Gen. Gallieni, minister of war, has
relieved Gen. S~erviere, commanding
the Fifteenth legion, and Gen. Ger
nard, governor of Marseilles, of their
commands.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

The residence of President James
and other University of Illinois
buildings were threatened when fire
destroyed the coed store in Cham
paign, adjoining the campus. Dam
age of $4,000 was done.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

4 Danish sailing vessel that Is 100
years old, but II still In sound condi.
ton. put into West Hartlepool n,
Gently.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Petitions OF Oklahoma and Kansas
oil re1iners for a rehearing on freight
rates were denied by the interstate
commerce commission.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-01-21

Yeggs blew the vault of h Midway
& James Banking company at Clayton,
Ala, getting away with only about
5000.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
2 WOMEN FLEE TO
ESCAPE FROM FIRE
Blaze of Unknown Origin Does
$500 Damage to Mrs.
Messmer's Home.

Two women and a 12-year old boy
last night were forced to flee to escape
flames that burned the home of Mrs.
Louise Messmer at $50 North Spricr
street. The fire, which was of un-
known origin, burned out the inside of
two rooms on the south side of the
Mcssmer place, which is a double cot
tage, and caused a loss estimated at
$500.
The house is occupied by Mrs. Mess
mer on the north side and by Mrs.
H. A. Bibb, a widow, and her son,
Ralph Bibb, IL years old, on the south
side.
The Bibbs have their bedroom in
the rear part of the house and about
11:15 O'Clock last night, the boy was
awakened by the cracking of the fire
in the front room.
He awakened his mother and cried
that there was a fire. The mother ad-
moniShed the child to return to his
bed, but the boy a second time gave
the warning and an investigation
showed the flames eating their way
around the walls OF the front room.
The alarm was sounded for Mrs. Mess
emr and the occupants Of the house
fed to the home of Al Brinkopf at 229
North Sprigg street.
The fire department was summoned
and shortly after midnight the blaze
'vas under control.
The flames and water together de-
stroyed piano in the front room on
the Bibb side of the house, as we'll as
a bed and a davenport. Mrs. Bibb de-
clared she carried insurance on her
furnishings and the house was covered
by $1,000 insurance.
The two women and child last night
remained at the Brinkopf home.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
HOUCK GIBONEY IS SICK.
Is Recovering From Attack of Grip
and Threatened Pneumonia.

Houck Giboney, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Giboney of the Bloomfield road,
is seriously i'll at the home Of his faith
er, threatened with pneumonia fever
and a severe attack of grip and a
cold
For three days his condition has
been critical, according to the state
ments of members of the family, and
last night he began to improve SLOW
ly and regain his strength.
Young Giboney, who is % years old
and well known in the Cape, contracted
severe cold several days ago which
settled on his lungs and developed into
a severe case Of grip. Two days ago,
the physicians began to fight case of
pneumonia fever which they believed
was developing from the attack Of
grip and cold.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
WILLIAM F. BERGMAN IS
CHOSEN LEADER OF ELkS
Succ eds ]. W. Philips as Exalted
Rluer at Annual ElcctiOn-Sec-
retary Dempsey Makes
Report.

William F. BerGmann was elected
Exalted Ruler of the Eiks Club last
night to succeed J. W. Phillips, whose
term expired. 7. n. Dempsey was
chosen secretary and Al H. Mueller,
treasurer.
The annual election was followed by
a feast. which was served in the clubs
dining room.
Mr.. Dempsey, who was chosen tenn
porary secretary to succeed John F.
Lilly, who resigned a few weeks ago,
presented a report for the past year. 1t
showed a decided improvement over
the report made one year ago.
Secretary Dempsey, who is making
a campaign for new members, has
been remarkably successful in the few
weeks that he has been in charge. He
stated last night that plans were being
considered for a gymnasium which will
be installed in the club building with
in a short time.
It will be impossible to have SWIM
ming pool in the club, because the
basement is now on the level with the
sewer, To excavate to a greater
depth, which would be necessary for a
pool, would take the tank below the
sewer, thus eliminating the drain.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
DEFECTIVE WIRE.
BURNS TRUCK ON.
ROAD
A. II. Mueller's Car Is Re-
duced to Ruins On Way to
County Seat.
OIL TANK IS SHOT
TO AVOID EXPLOSION
Clarence POtt Punctures Can On
Sixth Trial-Blaze Seen
Miles.

The big automobile truck, belonging
to the A. H. Mueller meat market,
in the Cape, was burned on Four Mile
Hill, on its way to Jackson yesterday
morning. A defect in the wiring, it
is believed, caused the machine to ig-
nit, and 4 moment later it was en-
quilted in flames.
Because Of TIE fact that no water
was ncar, the machine was soon reduc-
ed to ruins. The blaze was spectacu-
lar, due to it being elevated above the
surrounding territory.
Clarence Pott, who was demonstrat-
ing Ford car to August krutzsch, of
the Dempsey Grocer Company, reach
ed the scene while the Mueller car was
in flames. TIL" big gasoline tank of
the burning machine remained intact
While the flames climbed skyward be-
side it.
Fearing ar explosion, which might
prove disastrous to Pott and Krutzsch,
the former asked permission to shoot
a hole in the tank and liberate the oil
Phil Steck, who was in charge of the
Mueller car, granted the request, and
Pott gave birds eye view Of an Ital-
ian charge by Alpine climbers.
He drew his trusted six-shooter
from his right hip pocket and opened
fire. The bullet did not touch the tar
get. He fired again and again. The
sixth, or last cartridge, struck the gas
o!ine tank. The oil sQuirted high in
the air, but there was no explosion.
Steck was on his way to Jackson
for meat for the Cape Girardeau
shops. He said the car was working
until it caught fire. He was driving
at moderate rate of speed and was
near the top of the hill when he de-
tccted the odor of burning wood. He
stopped the car to investigate. AS he
climbed out, the flames broke through
the bottom Of the car and began to
burn with fury. Within few mo-
nents the car was obscured by the
blaze.
Realizing that he was powerless to
combat the fire, he stepped a few
PAGES away so that he would not be in
jured in the event the tank exploded.
He returned TO this city with Pott and
Krutzsch after his machine had been
destroyed.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03

will be sent out by the chairman and
secretary Of the Democratic Central
Committee.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
FAILED TO EQUAL TELLS SHOT
Fri md of Amateur Marksman Has
Furrough Plowed in His Scalp.

Clabar, Cal, March Frank Shat
fer and Ben Bronson attempted to
reproduce the historic William Tell
act here. The two had witnessed an
exhibition of target shooting by an
expert marksman. This fired the ina
gination of Shaffer to such an extent
that ne asserted his ability to outdo
the work of the expert.
Bronson had such faith in the
prowess of his friend that he volun-
teercd to balance an acorn oE his head.
giving Shaffer permission to shoot at
the object with his trusty rife. But
the marksman aimed too low and the
ieaden missile plowed through the curly
locks of the human target bearer, leav-
ing crimson scar on the scalp.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
SALESMAN TO Wed
CAPE GIRL TODAY
Sylvia ROmine and Martin Mel.
son Will Have Ceremony
This Afternoon.

That Miss Sylvia Romiae, former
secretary at the Park Auto Company,
and Martin Nelson, we'll known travel
ing salesman for = Kansas City medi-
cine and drug concern, will be married
-oday, last night became known.
The couple will obtain their license
at noon today and the marriage cere-
.nony will be performed at 4 o'cloc,
his afternoon. Efforts were made TO
keep the wedding a secret and their
friends as well as themselves declined
TO discuss it.
. Miss Ronine resides with Miss Lau-
"a Iglc at 319 Bellevue street. She
aas lived with Miss lyle nearly all her
life. She formerly was an operator
for the telephone company.
Mr.. Nelson has been making the
Cape his headquarters for more than q
year and while he is not on the road
he makes his home at the Idan-Ha ho-
tel He arrived in the Cape from a
road trip yesterday morning and as
sisted in making the arrangements fer
the nuptials today.
1t is said the couple will make their
home in the Cape after their marriage,
for Mr.. Nelson spends most Of his
time off the road here. Mr.. Nelson i.
81 years old and Miss Romine is %.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
matter to Congress.

matter to Congress.
London, March with the adj
vanced lines hemming in Verdun in 4
great semi-circle, the Germans tonight
are reported to be bringing up hun
dreds of their most powerful hOwit
zers for a terrific smash at the power
ful fortress.
Exhausted by ten days and nights
of fighting, 100000 infantry on both
sides are resting tonight. During the
entire day no action took place, ac-
cording to the French midnight state
ment.
The lull is taken by both Paris and
London to herald still greater battle.
While the Germans are rushing up the
newest krupp guns, together with
huge store of ammunition, the French
are feverishly strengthening the de-
fenses against the renewed drive.
Berlin. March 1.-Artilelry so large
and powerful that it will be possible
to lombard England from the cOntin-
ent is the certain produce of the near
future, according to Prof. Fritz Rau-
senberger, co-director of the Krupp
Works and inventor of the famous Az
centimeter gun in an interview with
the correspondent of the Tageblatt-
Modern artillery, notwithstanding
its tremendous strides, he says, has in
no wise reached the limits of its pos
sibilities, either in effectiveness or i'll
carrying power. The canon of the fu-
ture, he believes, will be abel to able
to penetrate the strongest fortife1
shelters.
Tie Krupp firm perfected the AZ
centimeter gun several years ago, ac-
cOrding to Prof. Rausenberger, but it
was only shortly before the outbreak
of the war that it was found possible
to make these giant cannon independ-
ent of railroads and easily transport
able.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03

London, March 1.-Two steamships
were sunk today, the first under the
German decree regarding the sinking
of armed merchantmen without warn
ing, which went into effect last mid
night. The British censorship has
been frightened and only the meager
details are available.
The British steamship Thornaby was
the first reported sunk. Where she
met her fate has not been revealed.
The initial reports stated that all
members of the crew were either
drowned or killed, but the number of
the lost was suppressed. This was
taken as conclusive proof that the ship
was torpeoed.
The British steamer MTlvina was
sunk off the coast of Kent, the War
Office announced, but the statement
contained no list of the dead. 1t is
not known whether other ships were
attacked or not.
London, March IA Central
News dispatch from Lisbon tonight
says: at is reported here that the
German minister will leave tomorrow.
Many Germans are going to Spain.
London, March Germany has
sent an ultimatum to Portugal, de-
manding the restoration within As
hours of all the German ships recently
seized by that country. This an
nouncement was made in telegram
from Madrid tonight.
Washington, March 1.-Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels tonight telegraphed
the officials of the Electric Boat Com
pany, demanding a direct answer as to
when the two submarines, the company
contracted to build for the navy, would
be completed. The Secretary received
an indefinite answer this afternoon.
The inability to get steel is blamed for
the delay by the company. Secretary
Daniels said tonight he would refer the
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
HOUSE IS EXPECTED TO PASS
WARNING RESOLUTION BY 2 TO |
Kitchen Sneers At Wilson's Policy
And Plans To Speak In Favor Of
Repudiating Nations Chief Exc
Cutive.

Wilson's demand
demands President would taken
brought following developments
situation which confronts the government
Presidents vote,
will decide his shall be noTsed
dated the situation and that his policy
growing rapidly in the lower branch Of Congress.
prccpant.
struggle the body although Senator believes the Senate
would the President.
held conference this morning
While neither wOoud discuss Presidents
apparent speased with his
pass He still holds
members the President
the House the warning resolution.
Clark and
President that he the Senate would uphold the
administrations submarine policy.
between the President, and
Champ Stone letter Mr. Wilson,
Expressing regret would disagree
Missouri announced
plans.
According those who position understand the attitude of
the House Wilson policy
immediate action by the House. but understood
Champ Kitchen
todays program before Congress convened.
Kitchen today ironically President Wilson's power
Mc1mO
the
The Americans armed ships Mr. Kitchen who
the Democratic the attitude taken by Speaker
Clark Both bitterly Wilson policy and has announced
that he will make lengthy speech opposing Endorsement of the Pres
dent
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
INSURANCE ON A DEAD MAN.

Harrison, Ark, March 1.-G. H.
Keefe, a veterinary surgeon of this
place, is carrying insurance on dead
man.
Keefe is the owner of 4 petrifed
man, which he has rented out in diff
ferent parts of the state for $50 per
month. He says the mummy was
found near Marquette, Wis, and has
been in the National Museum.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
VANDIVER SPEAKS
In CAPE MARCH 80
Will Open CampaigI4For Cover
nor In Courthouse-To Be
at Jackson, Mar. 81.

Simultaneous with the formal OPEN
ing March 80 in the Common Pleas
Court room Of his campaign for the
Democratic nomination for governor,
". D. Vandiver will resign his govern
ment position as Assistant Secretary
Of the Treasury in charge of the sub
treasury at st. Louis.
Arrangements for q big meeting OF
Democrats from all over Southeast
Missouri are being made by Cape Cir
-aideau Democrats who wish to give
Vandiver warm political reception at
the beginning Of his capaign.
Mr.. Vandiver announced his inten-
tion to resign and the date of his form
al opening in Kansas City Tuesday.
he first planned to open in the Cape on
March Is, Saturday, but a few days
ago, he sent word to his friends here
that the affair had to be postponed.
After making his opening campaign
address in the Cape, Vandiver's second
speech will be delivered at the court
house in Jackson on the following
night, Friday, March 81. The rest of
his itinerary has not been made known
in local Democratic circles.
When the Cape contingent Of Demo
Gratis began planning for Vandiver's
reception, it first was suggested that
al! other Democratic candidates for
nominations be allowed to deliver short
addresses at the same gathering, but
the plan has crystallized now to in
clude a strictly Vandiver program.
The Democrats working up interest
in the meeting in this section of the
state are not working as an organiza-
tion, it is said, but as group of indi-
viduals. The Southeast Missouri
Democratic Club. organized last fall,
will not take q hand in the affair,
President Harry E. Alexander, declar-
ed, because it will be the policy of
that club to await the outcome of the
primaries before coming out strongly
for the candidates.
The Cape County Central Commit
tee, likewise is not sponsoring the ses-
sion, it is said. Alexander, as head of
the Democratic Club, however, has
been asked to preside as chairman at
the meeting. He would not indicate
definitely yesterday whether or not he
will serve in the place.
Mr.. Vandiver. virtually is considered
native Cape Girardeauan, and it is
because of his intimate associations
and connections in this county, that he
has chosen the Cape as the location for
his opening speech.
He was born in Southeast Missouri
and years ago became a member of
the faculty of the Normal School. He
eventually became president of the
Normal.
Subsequently, in the face Of great
odds, he entered the race for Congress
and was elected to that position. He
has held the Office as Assistant Secre-
tary of Treasury in charge of the st.
Louis subtreasury for several years.
Democrats in Cape County are pre-
pairing to hold a series of township
mass meetings when delegates to a
County Convention will be chosen who
shall meet March IA to select delegates
to the Democratic State Convention to
be held at st. Joseph, March 81.
The call for the township meetings
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
]. ]. HOBBS MARRIES.
News Stand Manager and Minnie
WestOver Are Wed at Jackson.

James J. Hobbs, manager of the
news and confectionery stand at the
Frisco depot, and Minnie Westover of
South Sprigg street, were married last
night at Jackson.
The couple motored to Jackson,
where they obtained their license from
Recorder SiemerS and had Justice of
the Peace John Putz prform the cere-
mony.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
FILES BANKRUPTCY PETITION.
Percy H. Anders, Dunklin County
Farmer. Lists Assets at S5710.

Percy H. Anders, Dunklin County
Farmer. Lists Assets at S5710.
Percy H. Anders, a farmer living
near Campbell in Dunklin County, yes
terday filed a voluntary petition in
bankruptcy in the United States Dis
trict Court which was referred to Re-
feree o. A. Knehans. Mr.. Anders'
financial difficulties were caused by
failure to meet obligations created
when he signed several notes for 4
brother and another relative.
In his schedule, he listed liabilities at
So ,92854 of which $1,000 was secured
b va mortgage on q $4,000 piece of real
estate. His assets are represented by
the real estate pledged and an insur-
ance policy of $4,000. His total assets
he lists at S571O.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1916-03-03
TWO FRENCHMEN
LEAVES COLLEGE
TO JOIN COL.ORS
Auguste and Jean Masala,
Father and Son, to Board
Ship at New Orleans.
BOY ANXIOUS TO JOIN
BROTHERS IN ARMY
Both Worked Year at St.Vincent's
Coliege-Father Is Expert
Mechanic.

Auguste Masala and his son, Jean
Nasala, who for the last year have
been employed at St. Vincent's College,
yesterday afternoon departed for New
Orleans on their way to Join the colors
of the French army.
Before their departure, the elder
Masala told Father Patrick Lcvan Of
the college, that he and his son cxroct-
ed to confer with the French consul 1t
New Orleans before taking PASSAGE
for France, the younger mans native
soil.
Jean Masala recently just turned IS
years and since his birthday, he has
been anxious to return to France to
join the army. Eighteen is the age
in France when the men are consider
ed of military age and are first called
to the colors.
Several weeks ago, however, the
French government sent out the call
for boys of II years. Young Nasala
when he had become of an age ready
for the army service under normal con-
ditions, insisted to mis- father that they
return to their home in Marseilles.
The father is between so and 30
years old and past military service
age. He is a skilled mechanic AMI
when a younger man, worked at boiler
making.
He told Father LcvaH hat h in
tended to return to Marseilles to offer
his services as a mechanic. There is
4 great demand in France for me-
chanics, he declared, and he will work
where the government sends him. Ma
sala, himself is a native Italian. For
many years, however, he lived in Mar
seilles, in the southern part of France.
He married French woman and his
wife together with several daughters
now live in Marseilles.
MaSala has two sons in the French
army now. He and his youngest son,
Jean, came to the United States more
than a year ago as pioneers of the
family.
Jean has been working as janitor
at the college, parochial school and
church on South Spanish street. He
likewise has been doing other odd
jobs about the place.
His father has acted as an all
around mechanic at the college
grounds and has been successful in
making repairs requiring expert
workmanship. This summer, he had
announced to the priests, before he
and his son determined to sail for
France, he wanted to try his hand at
gardening at the college grounds.
The older man, since his arrival in
the United States, was slow to learn
the English or American language,
and as a consequence, he became
known to but few people in the Cape.
The younger man, however, had a
large circle of friends here.
Yesterday before their departure,
the two men went around to several
of their mutual friends in the Cape to
say farewell. Among those they
greeted was Col. Matt Morrison, whom
both knew intimately.