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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06
AN HISTORICAL PARALLEL.

Baseball players and baseball fans
speak of the break in the game.
They mean an incident. sometimes
trivial and sometimes very apparent,
which determines to considerable
extent the outcome of the game. II
may come near the start of the game
or in the last inning, but the break
is the turning point although it may
not be recognized as such at the time.
In war, as in baseball. there is a
break" At the time the civil war
was being fought there came period
draw. The south had won the more
victories, but the north had the great
err resources. It.rwas anybody's game,
in the language Of the, diamond.
Then came the announcement of a
new and terrible engine of war, the
iron-clad Merrimac, followed almost at
once by its defeat of northern battle
fleet in Hampton Roads. IN one day
the Merrimac showed conclusively
that it could destroy the whole navy
of the north ii given the chance.
The south was jubilant. The morale
of the southern soldiers was never
better.
The north was depressed. 1t had
visions of destroyed navy, the end
of the blockade, defeat in the war and
the division of the union.
Then, quietly and almost mysteri-
ously, the Monitor appeared at Hamp'
ton Roads. A cheese box on raft.
the scoffers called 1t. but never before
was there such an important cheese
box. The story of the Monitor is too
we'll known to need repetition. It's
battle with the Merrimac was the
break" in the game OF war 1t did
not exactly defeat the Merrimac, but
when that ship withdrew from action
the Joy of the south turned to deepest
gloom and the depression in the north
lifted with a whoop. The little Moni-
tor made victory possible when defeat
stared the north in the face.
History is apparently having a par
allel case.
A world war is being waged In
Europe now and conditions are very
much as they were in the days when
the American civil war hung in the
balance. The Germans have won the
most victories but the allies have a
strangling blockade in force and have
the greater resources. But a "Merri-
mac has put in its appearance in the
shape of the German submarines.
The submarines come pretty close
to dominating the situation. In spite
of the censor, 1t is apparent that Brit
ain is alarmed It's ships are being
sunk by the score and neutral ships
are declining to enter the war zone.
Germany is confident that in three
months Britain can be starved into
Germany is jubilant and
Britain faces peril greater than that
of the Spanish Armada.
To neutrals it looks as though Brit
ain is badly in need Of Monitor"
Unless the U-boats can be matched.
they will do what they have set out
to accomplish. Without Monitor"
to forestall the German "Merrimac,"
there is reason to believe that the
break has come and that it is in
favor of the Germans.
VIII England produce the "Moni'
tor?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06
proclamation of barred zone and ask
ed other neutrals to follow her ex-

proclamation of barred zone and ask
ed other neutrals to follow her ex-
ample.
Duty Of Government.
Anticipating these possibilities, it
was not only the right but also the
duty of our government to take pre-
cautions in time in the event of
military conflict with us = in order to
balance if possible the adhesion to our
foes of a new enemy. The German
minister at Mexico therefore was in
structed in the middle of January that
in the event of military conflict with
the United States he should offer to
the Mexican government an alliance
and arrange further details These in
structions, by the way, expressly d.
rected the ministers to make no ad-
vances to the Mexican government un-
less he knew for certainty that Amer
lea was going to declare war.
How the American government re.
ceived information of the instructions
sent by secret way to Mexico is not
known. 1t appears however that the
treachery = and it only must have
been trea cherry = was committed on
American territory"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06
DINNER STORIES

young man and young woman
leaned on the front gate. They were
lovers. 1t was moonlight. He was
loath to leave, as the parting was the
last. He was about to go away.
I'll never forget you,' he said, "and
If death should claim me, my last
thought would be of you"
I'll be true to you," she sobbed. "Tll
never love anybody else as long as I
live"
They parted. Six years later he re,
turned. His sweetheart of former
years was married. They met at a
party. She had changed greatly. Be.
tween dances recognition took place.
LET me see," she unused. twas it
you or your brother who was my old
sweetheart"
Neither" he replied. Probably my
father"
1t is reported that a certain musi.
clan, disguised with the chattering
that usually takes the place of listen
ing during musical performance, ar
ranged with his violin, his violon-cello
and the rest that the music should sud.
denly stop in the midst of the loudest
passage in the piece.
1t was done and clear and distinct
above all the loud takers voices these
words were heard:
I'VE always fry ours in lard!"
The naval captain had granted pri.
vate interview with the cadet whose
father had been his boyhood friend.
Well youngster" he said jovially,
the old story, suppose-the fool OF
the family sent to sea-
"Oh. no, sir" replied the boy: chat
has all been altered since your day"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06
MORE FLAGS HoNoREp.

pes Moines, March S-Cfficers of
the Grand Army of the Republic today
petitioned the governor to place the
regimental colors of national guard
regiments from Iowa, who served on
the Mexican border in the hall of
fame in the state capitol rotunda.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

attack; our isolation is such that an
enemy can attack us and strike with
more speed than we can gather in
reaching the point of attack.
The oceans are positive menaces to
our national security. We must have
both strong navy and strong army
if we are to guard against national
calamity.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

The impression in Washington is
that if Japan should attack the United
States, it would do so through Mexi-
co. coming up the Mississippi valley
so as to cut the country In two and
stop transportation from east to west
and west to east.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

The present war has demonstrated
that the ocean is no protection against
invasion. Large bodies of troops are
quickly transported by water while
their progress on land is comparative
ly slow.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06
U. S. Called Hostile.

" But there were other facts which
seeemd to confirm this and similar as
surances. Everybody knows these
facts and I need not repeat them. The
entente propaganda services have suf-
ticiently heralded all these pro-entente
demonstrations in the United States.
And if you link these demonstrations
with the actual attitude of the United
States then it is obvious that it was
not frivolous on our part to consider
what defensive measures we should
take in case we were attacked by the
United States.'"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

Field Marshal Won Hoetzendorf has
been one of the leading military fig
ures of the dual kingdom for a num-
Der of years and has played an import
ant part in almost all the major opera
tons of the Austrian-Hungarian forces
since the outbreak of the present war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

yet the time may come when we will
have to choose between war and loss
OF national honor. nationality or even
liberty itself.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06
AUSTRIAN RULER
DISMISSES MARSHAL

London. March S.-Emperor Charles
Of Austria has dismissed Field Marshal
Conrad Won Hoetzendorf, Austrian
chief of staff, according to Vienna
dispatch to Reuters by way OF Amster-
dam. Baron Strauzenberg succeeds
Won Hoetzendorf
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06
VERIFIED
BY THE GERMAN
FOREIGN CHIEF
Z|MM MAN
Intrigue With Mexico Is
Called Proper Action
to Defend Nation
CONFIRMS STORY
AS PRINTED HERE

Berlin, March 3-(By wireless to
sayville)-The following was given
out today by the Overseas News agen-
cy (the official German news bureau:
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman was
asked by a staff member Of the Over
seas News agency about the English
report that "a German plot had been
revealed to get Mexico to declare war
against the United States and to Sc
cure Japan's aid against the United
States. Secretary Zimermann answer
ed:
!" You understand that it is impos-
sible for me to discuss the facts of
this revealed plot" just at this mo-
ment and under these circumstances.
| therefore may be allowed to limit my
answer to what is said in the English
reports, which certainly are not inspir-
ed by sympathy with Germany. The
English report expressly states that
Germany expected and wished to re-
main on terms Of friendship with the
United States but that we had prepar-
ed measures of defense in case the
United States declared war against
1
plot" is inspired by unfriendliness on
our part. 1t would mean nothing but
that we would use means universally
admitted in war, in case the United
States declared war.
Acted With Reason.
"rhe most important part of the al
legged plot is It's condition and form.
The whole "plot falls fiat to the ground
in case the United States does not de-
clare war against us. And if we really.
as the report alleges. considered the
possibility of hostile acts of the Unit
ed States against us. then we really
had reasons to do so.
AN Argentine newspaper short
while ago really revealed plot"
when it told that the United States
last year suggested to other American
republics common action against Ger
many and her allies. This plot" ap-
parently was not conditional In the
least. The news as published by La
Prensa (Buenos Aires) agrees well
with the Interpretation given, for in
stance, by an American newspaper
man. Edward Price Bell, in Berlin
and London, who said that the United
States was waiting only for the prop
er moment in order opportunity to as
sist the entente. The same American
stated that Americans from the begin
ming cf the war really participated in
it by putting the immense resources o.
The United States at the entente's dis.
posal and that Americans had not de.
clared war only because they felt sure
that assistance by friendly neutrality
would be during that time much more
for the entente than direct
in the war. Whether
his American newspaper man report
I'd the facts exactly. we are at loss
10 judge in satisfactory fashion, since |
We were more or less completely cut |
off from communication with the Unit.
I'd States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

Better get ready for back yard gar
dening. The time will soon be here
and the high prices prevailing are GER
tainly incentive enough.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

John Wanamaker says: mo boy
ever became great who did not in his
youth learn to save money"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

Your balance in the bank of health
is not the result Of single big depos-
it, but the sum Of the little deposits
that you have made from day to day.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

Work as though you owned the
place and some day you probably will.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

The only knowledge a man really
has is that which he can use.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-03-06

War is a most depIdrable thing and
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
q. FRISCO WITH
 GEEne UP BREAKS
 TWO OLD RECORDS
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P0UGHKEEPSIE. K. Y. Aug. 31.- Two new worlds race records for d trotting stallion was established here today by St. Frisco, driven by Geers, when he trotted two heats in 2:04A defeating Mabel Trask in a special trotting event for s1000 purse His time in the second heat broke the former stallion trotting race record of 2:02. held jointly by The liar vester ard Peter Volo The two heats were the fastest ever trotted by stallion in Q race. He also went the fastest mile and the fastest two heats trotted this season and estab- lished a new trotting record for the Poughkeepsie rtack. The former rec ord was 2:04, held by Sweet Marie.
 The time of the second heat by quarters was 31k; 1:01%; 1:32; 2:01A.
 St. F,risco's former record was 2:03A
 h the first heat Mabel Trask was beaten only a head in driving finish and she lost the second heat by scant half length. Cox trailed to the home stretch in both heats.
 The 2:17 trot finished from Thurs
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
SENATORS TRADE
 POSITIONS WITH
 NEW YORK SQUAD
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NEW YORK, Aug 31.-(American) Washington went into fifth place in the American League and New York into sixth when the Senators took a double header. The visitors won the first game in the second inning when they scored three runs on two hits, a pass and Gilhooley's error. Ayres pitched well Sbocker twirled good ball for New York in the second game but weakened in the seventh. Scores:
 First game R. H. F.. Washington ... O30 000 010-4 10 3 New York. ...... 900 010 000-1 6 1
 Batteries: Ayres and Henry; Mog- ridge, Fisher and Alexander, Nuna- maker
 Second game R. H. E. Washington 900 l10 l20 03-6 10 New York .010 0C2 000 00-2
 Batteries: Shaw and Ainsmith; Shocker and Nunamaker. Alexander.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Tennis
 Bowling Football
CINCINNATI AND CUBS BATTLE IN
 LONG TED GAME
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CINCINNATI Aug. 31.-(NationaD Despite the fact that the game was decidedly ragged Cincinnati and Chi caso played remarkable contest, darkness finally ending it with the score tied. Going into the ninth with the score to 4, the visitors tallied a run only to be tied again by the locals n tspdt fou.i5i ii Ii tie tie tenth Chicago again scored one. but Cincinnati batted strong and tied it up. In the eleventh 1t looked as though the visitors would surely win for they scored two runs but once more Cincinnati hit the ball hard and a double anS two triples netted them two runs. Score:
 R. H. F.. Chicago ..... 010 0s0 001 12-S 13 Cincinnati ...G10 021 001 12--S 12 8 Batteries-Douglas. Carter. Vaughn and Wilson. Schneider. Mitchell, Re gan and Wingo
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
NINTH STRAIGHT CONTEST |S WON 
 BY CHICAGO SOX
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CHICAGO, Aug. -{American)-- Chicago won it's ninth straight game by deiealinP St. Louis. The locals ount he'd hits off Davenport in tEc sixth ..n ed .:; 10 retire. T -oy ccn'ihued Il. .ast ,sk on Sothoron. Fal'cr naS u'. .-:c:idy and retired in the sixth in favor f N anns who had n1 trouh :.
 A''l JHgh Chicago won they ..s me half q game 1T the pernant race to Bos- ten who Won a double n. det from f llad,- ts.@ Chicago leads hy 4!e games Score:
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
RED SOX GAIN
 ONE-HA[F CAME
 ON WHITE SOX
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BOSTON, Aug. 31.-(American)- Boston took both games from Phil adelphia. Ruth opposed Seibold in the opener and held the opposition runless until the eighth inning. In the second game, Mays turned in his seventh straight victory. Myers was wild. Andersoon who relieved him allowed the home team but one run in the last five innings Score
 nIiIa doInhia
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
STICK
 WORK DEFEATS BOSTON BRAVES
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P Il l l. A D E L r IIIA, Aug. 31.-- (NationaD splendid playing enabled Philadelphia to defeat Boston His two hits drove in three runs and he scored the deciding tally in the seventh when with two out, Kelly muffed Luderus' fly. Score:
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Golf
 Baseball Swimming
DODGERS WIN
 ONE AND I'll:
 SECOND CAME
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BROOKLYN, Aug. -CNatioaal) Brooklyn won the first game of doubleheader from New York and the sennnd was tied in eleven innings when darkness interVened. fiefs0 hurt his back in the first game as he slid into the plate. He collapsed on the bench and had to be carried to the clubhouse. He may be out indefin- itely. Score:
 First pama-
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
35 ? 8 24 F Chicago

Sunmary-Two-pa base hits: Lavan, Schalk, Jackson Stolen bases: Sisler, Smith. Felsch. Leibold Double plays: Lavan, Pratt Sisler. Bases on ballsi Off Fabez. I; of Williams ?; off Sotho- ron. 3. Struck out: By Davenport, 1; by Faber, 2; by Williams, l. Innings pitched: Faber, 1-3; Davenport, ,.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
INDIANS MN
 HOLDS THEIR
 THIRD PLACE.
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CLEVELAND, Aug 31-(Ameri- can)-Defeating Detroit, Cleveland retained third place. The victory was due to the steady pitching of Coveleskie and the brilliant field ing of Chapman and Evans.
 Cleveland scored the only run of the game on pass to Speaker, base hit. Score:
 R. H. E. Detroit . 600 900 OOO-o 0 Cleveland ..... .000 100 00*-1 ? Batteries: James, Ehmke and Stanage: Coveleskie ard O'Neill.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
WESTERN LEAGUE
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LINCOLN, Aug. 31.--Halla bested O'Toole in ten innings on Thomason's triple and Lober's single. Score:
 R. H. E. Lincoln ......--100 600 000 1--2 II ? Omaha ....... 100 000 900 0--1 9 2 Batteries Halla and Rohrer; O'Toole and Brottem.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01

day. was won by North Spur in straight heats Little Frank D. was the winner of The Directurn r. 2:05 pace, although The Savoy won the final heat Next weeks meet will be held at Hartford
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Coast L-oaoue
terday's Result

san Francisco g. Los Angeles 1. Portland 5. Vernon l. Portland 14. Vernon 6. Oakland 14, Salt Lake 6.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
34 3 12 24 F
1Batted for Tragresser in nin
 Philadelphia

THifdueipnla UtZ UoU 2n%-4
 Summary-Two-ba base hits, Kon- etchy, Stock. Luderus. Stolen bases Konetchy, Smith, Rawlings. Double plays, Mayer Bancroft and Luderus; Stock and Killifer. Bases on balls, off Barnes, ,; off Mayer, ?. Struck out, oy Barnes, i: by Mayer, 3
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Baker Puzzles Hutchinson

MI9SsIITk Ane 31.-Ba key nad all lie Letter of today's battle with A6- ms. Hutchinson never seriously con- tending. The fielding of Davis fea- tured. Score:
 R. H E. Hutchinson .... 900 900 O01-1 : 5 Wichita .........0 ono 900 O2x-3 s ? Batteries-Adams and Richardson: Baker and Yaryan.
 Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican office now, and get yaur wish fulfilled plays, Seibold, Dugan and McInnis, Bases or balls, off Seibold 4. Struck out by Ruth, ,; by Seibold, 4.
 second game R. H. E. Philadelphia 900 O2O OOO-2 8 I Boston ..-...... 1902 GOO 01&-6 c Batteries: Myers, Anderson and Myer: Mays and Agnew.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
CLUB STANClNCS
Yesterdays Results

 Philadelphia 4 Boston 3. Pittsburg ?, St. Louis O. St. Louis l. Pittsburg o. Chicago $, Cincinnati 8. tcalled darkness). Brooklyn ,. New York 4. Brooklyn 1. New York 1. (called darkness).
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
CARPENTER SOME SWIMMER

Lewis Carpenter, local lad seven teen years of age should prove to be a record breaker in aquatic sports if he continues to improve over the form displayed yesterday. when he swan the Y. NJ C. A. pool TIC times without stopping. When stretched out, this is q distance of two miles.
 Officials of the institution who witnessed the performance state that Carpenters work was especially good because of difficulties he had to contend with in swimming through the crowded pool.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Southern As.oc;a+;o,

Birmingham 4-3; Memphis 2-4 New Orleans 3; Atlanta 4. (Ten in- nings).
 No others scheduled.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
American l-eaque
Yesterdays Results

Chicago 8. St Louis ?. Boston 5, Philadelphia 3. Boston 6, Philadelphia ?. Washington f. New York 1. Washington 6, New York 5. Cleveland 1. Detroit 0.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01

Do not wait till omorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican office now, and get yaur wish fulfilled
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Connolly Breaks uo Game

DIES MONIES, Aug. 21-Connolly home run in the sixth broke q tie in game featured by free hitting and loose fielding. Score:
 St. Joseph .... .020 302 0GO--7 Il 3 Des Moines .... 1901 010 000-5 [ 1
 Batteries-Sutherlan and Crosby: kallio, Dresser and Breen
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01

Summary-TWO-ba hits: Miller, Johnston, Wheat. Stolen bases: Kauff, Fletcher, Myers. Double plays Schupp, Rariden and Holke; Fletcher, Rariden and Holke. Bases on balls off Schupp ?, off Cheney 2, off Mar quard l. Struck out: By Schupp 2. by Cheney 1. by Marquard l. Struck out: By Schupp ?, by Cheney 4, by Marquard g. Innings pitched: By Cheney [.
 Second game R H E, New York. 900 900 O01 00-1 6 0 Brooklyn ..O00 900 001 00-1 [ l
 Batteries: Benton and Rariden; Pfeffer and Miller. (Called. darkness
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01

Although Benny Kauff, as Giant, has never quite equalled his record of the Federal league, he is far from being the fzzle that his critics have called him.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01

Do not wait till tomorrow-Phone that WANT AID. to The Republican office and get vour wish fulfilled.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Amer;can Aeeoo;..;.,

At Indianapolis [; Columbus 8. At Louisville 10. Toledo l. At Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 8. No other scheduled
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
PIRATES DIVIDE DOUBLE CONTEST
 WITH CARDINALS
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PlTTSBURG, Aug. 31.-(NationaD St. Louis lost on Forbes field for the first time this year, Pittsburg winning the first game. The visitors came back in the second game which was called at the end of the fifth in ming on account of rain and defeated the home team.
 Inability to hit Jacobs with men dr bases lost the first game for St. Louis. In the second the only run was tailed on Snyder's double and Ames' single Scores
 First game: R. H. E. St Louis ...-. 900 900 OOO-0 6 2 Pittsburg .......1 100 001 00x-2 0
 Batteries-Doak, Packard and Con- zalas; Jacobs and Schmidt.
 Second game: R. H. F., St. Louis ........... ...-001 00--1 , Pittsburg . 900 O0-0 3 1
 (Called rain)
 Batteries-Ames and Snyder; Eteele and w. Wagner.
Arizona republican., 1917-09-01
Joplin Punches Hit

JOPLIN. Aug. 31-Two three base hits, two singles and a sacrifice netted four in the seventh for Joplin after Denver had threatened to tie the score in their half Score:
 R. H. E. Denver ......... 100 900 101-3 l Joplin .......... 200 001 40x-7 10 8
 Batteries-Rook and Bartholomew: Mapel and Monroe.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-01-11
SUICIDE OF MILLIONAIRE
SOLVES MODEL MURDER
Death Of Son Of Rich Coal Magnate
Ends Search for Friend Of
Slain Girl.

Philadelphia, Jan. 6-Bernard w.
Lewis, the young Pittsburgh million
aire who was being sought on charge
collateral with the murder of Maize
Colbert, the model, committed suicide
on Thursday at Atlantic City.
Lewis, traced TO the very threshold
Of his suite by detectives, delayed their
admittance with conversation. He shot
himself with .22-caliber rifle just as
the doors were battered down.
The bullet entered the temple ana
death was instantaneous. That Lewis
anticipated arrest and made prepara-
lions to kill himself is indicated by
the fast that the rifle was new.
Although the detectives do not
charge Lewis with the murder, they
declare that his was the collar found
In the beautiful models rooms. A
woman, who saw Lewis Friday night,
identified it, they assert, by spot and
the fact that it was slightly wilted in
front.
Lewis was thirty-seven years old. n
Yale graduate Of 1901 and a member
of the Union, Pittsburgh County,
Oakmont and Pittsburgh Automobile
clubs. He was married but had been
cstranged from his wife since last No
vember. He was well known among
the deyoteeS of the night life.