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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

Brown has been a mailing clerk for
the Topeka State Journal for years
Sidney linn fas q reporter for the
same paper. linn was married and
lived with his wife and mother-in-
law, Mrs. Cora C. Merwin at 1884
Lane street His wife is in delicate
condition. Brown and linn had been
close friends and linn had been en-
tertained at parties at the Brown
home where he met Mrs. Brown. The
Browns have a boy years of age.
With a dangerous bullet in his alb
domen. Brown walked to the home
of Mrs. William Glynn, block dis
tant. called for Dr. J. A. Crabb. his
family physician, and then telephoned
to Harvey Parsons. chief of police.
There has been a murder at my
house come down at once to 100
Twiss avenue" said Brown.
Then he returned to the side of his
wife and gave himself up to Officers
Donovan and Bundy, who arrived a
few minutes later. Calmly he told
the story time and again to city and
county officials before he was taken
to St. Francis hospital.
Browns Story.
Il became suspicious of linn a
little more than week ago" said
Brown when he told me something
of which l knew nothing, but my wife
and brother-in-law knew. l went to
work as usual this morning and linn
came into the mailing room. He look
ed over my way minute and then
left.
Il felt there was something wrong.
went to the reporters room and asked
where Sid was"
Brown was told Sidney was out on
his run"
Il went back, hired a man to work
in my place and hurried home. l tried
to get in the rear door and found the
latch on the screen door locked. My
wife came to the door.
Let me in l demanded.
She turned toward the front room.
Shall l. she asked.
Meantime, l had grabbed the knob
and pulled breaking the latch.
rushed into the kitchen and saw Sid
in the dining room. l advanced to-
ward him, saying.
Shot Hit Wife
50 I suspicioned something
sid grabbed a revolver from his
pocket and I grabbed a chair and
lunged it at him. He fired and my
wife screamed. She had been shot.
He fired again and the powder burned
my neck. A third time he fired and
missed me.
4 rushed at him and we grappled.
fell on the floor and fourth shot
struck me.
Get up, Sid I said. I've had
enough. You give me the gum
All right he said.
We were on our feet again. 1 ad.
vanced toward him and again de-
manded the gun.
sid held it out toward me, saying:
There are no bullets left
Shot Him, Then Followed.
Il took the gun. held the e,,p 70
ward Sid and slapped the trigger. he
lfeving that as he had shot myself ana
wife I'd break even, if there was a
shot left in the gun. There was a fifth
bullet in the gun
sid rushed toward the back door
and | followed him. As he went ON
on the porch I struck him over The
head with the butt of the gun
Sidney linn, fully dressed with b;s
overcoat on, was found dead. his bod1-
stretched on the ground about ten fec,
IN the rear of the Brown home.
A revolver scabbard was found in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
Inquire About DELAY.
FOUR DOWN TODAY
C-Boats Sunk Two British steamers
Days Toll, 1910 Tons.

New York Feb. 16.-Four vessels
were added today to the list of sub
marine victims in the new underseas-
boat campaign. Two of these were
British steamers-the Long Scar and
the Greenland-which with a sailing
vessel sunk represented an aggregate
tonnage of 4,640 tons. In addition
trawler was sent to the bottom.
Crew Is Rescued.
London, Feb. 16.-The sinking of
the British steamer Greenland, of
1,753 tons. is also announced by
Lloyds. The crew was landed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16


American ambassador at Vienna, and
h e Acknowledgements government
have been broken off, says the Elk
change Telegraph company dispatch
from Copenhagen.
Paris, Feb. 16.-Americans in Aus
tria have been warned from Washing
ton to leave that country.
Washington, Feb. 16.-State de-
partment officials discussing the re-
port from Paris that Americans had
been warned from Washington to
leave Austria said no instructions to
this effect had been sent to 5 mbassa-
dor Penfield in Vienna. They consid-
cred it probable that Ambassador
Penfield might have taken such ac-
ton on his own initiative.
Officials say they still hope that a
break with Austria may be avoided,
but admit that all recent indications
are to the contrary.
SO Consuls Still in Berlin.
Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 16.-The
last contingent of the American colony
arriving here from Germany left to-
day for Paris on their way to Spain
and home. Comparatively few left on
the regular evening train most of
those who failed to depart last night
got away during the day after a rumor
that entry into France would be re-
fused after Friday.
A report was widely circulated dur
ing the last twenty-four hours that
Americans would be required to leave
Paris almost as soon as they arrived
and this hastened the exodus. The ex-
pected arrival of an additional num-
Der of Americans from Germany in
Guiding American consuls has not oc-
CURED and in consequence reports are
rife that they are being detained by
the German government
| Inquire About Delay.
! Washington, Feb. 16-Inquiry has
| been sent to Germany thru the Span
| ish embassy at Berlin regarding the
| delay in the departure of the second
tralnload of former American officials
! from Germany for Switzerland. it was
announced officially today. The train
should have left Munich early this
week carrying Sc former American
| consuls and their families and an I'M
known number of other Americans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
CHARGE CONSPIRACY
Allege Paper Makers Maintain Price
S29 in Excess of Cost.

New York, Feb. 16.-News print
manufacturers will be called today to
continue testimony in the govern
ment's investigation of the prices of
paper. A criminal conspiracy among
manufacturers by which prices are
fixed and maintained about s29 higher
than the cost of the production, is
charged by the government.
A special grand jury sworn in by
Judge Sessions of Grand Rapids,
Mich, is conducting the investigation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
FOR COLUMBUS RAID

Washington. Feb. 16.-General Per-
shing reported to the war department
today that twenty-one Mexicans cap
tured by his force while in Mexico and
held in connection with the raid on
Columbus, N NJ, last year will be
turned over to the department Of JUS
uce
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
REAL SPRING WEATHER
Sunshine Continues But Saturday Will
Be Colder and Unsettled.

The temperature today averaged 4
degrees above normal. The wind is
blowing at the rate of 20 miles an
hour from the northwest. S. d. Flora
said today: 1T is the warmest day
since January 29. 1t was s degrees
below zero January 81, but we believe
to between so and 60 this afternoon.
There is little chance of breaking a
record as the highest temperature that
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addresses of his brother, two sisters
and father and mother.
I wish you would telegraph TO
tfcm tonight" he said to Larimer-
Browns father is James Brown, for
merly of Topeka, who now lives a
(Continued m PaQe Two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

Paris, Feb. 16.-Americans in Aus
tria have been warned from Washing
ton to leave that country.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
WARNED TO LEAVE
Z. s. Officially Advises Ameri-
cans to Quit Austria.
Balance of Americans i'm Berlin
Fail to Reach Berne.

London. Feb. 16.-The negotiations
between Frederic C. Penfield, the
American ambassador at Vienna, and
e AustrO- Hungarian government
have been broken off, says the Ex-
change Telegraph company dispatch
from Copenhagen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Fair and warmer tonight; Satur-
day partly cloudy and colder
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16
URGES R. R. INQUIRY

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-02-16

nON'T let these signs of spring fool
you into forgetting the never fah-
ing return engagements of winter.
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The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Prairie Longue

Mrs. Arabell Whitaker visit ed Miss Hazel Holmes Tuesday.
 Mr. w. Roeshell and wife of Lonoke visited E. L. Morris and family Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hackney visited with Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Martin Sunday afternoon.
 The Misses Martins called on Miss Holmes Thursday.
 Mr. E. Rogers and wife spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. NJ. G Morris.
 Mr. Russum and family have been visiting his sister, Mrs. Hackney, this week.
 Little Ruth Newport has been sick this Week but We are glad to report her better.
 Guy Newport and Webber Puryear spent Sunday with Bruce and Russum HacKney.
 W. Lancaster and family yis ited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Joe EdmondSon
 Miss Lucille Cherebeck visited ] with Miss Lee Puryear Sunday
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
{ ook Town Gazette.

The Literary Society of this town has reached the dizzy heights of intellectual progress which has no boundaries. It brings into use all the unused energies an1 idle powers of the human mind. It's grandeur can never be brought within the compass of the human intellect uai grasp. There is nothing to be when this society's full catalogue of possibilities is exhausted. Our beacon lightis always shin. ing it's welcome to all. We want you all 10 come and reap the benefits of our instructions. and when the effects of our good works go sounding down through ages to come we will see now and then traced on the tab lets of memory such names as the illustrious Chriss and the immortal Ward and that all glor- ious embodiment of song the ia nous Preble No other form of civilization can lead humanity more diligently and directly to the standard of success than our society. The question debat- ed on last evening was, Resolved that there is more harm in play parties than in dances. The ar gument was undecided The de baters were Ike Parnell. Frank Ward, Emmit Smith, D c. Megg Bronson .Parnell, Marie Ward, Chriss Rouse and John Benson. Society meets every Saturday night. Question for urday night, Resolved that United States should enyade Germany.
 Miss Lillian Meggs spent Sun day alone, she might bave been sorry but there was one that was glad.
 Singing at Hamilton church Sunday evening was well attend ed.
 Dewey Pitcher iS back from 1Ilt border yisitiHg : home folks.
 The rarty at Clinton Daniels Thursday evening was well at tended and much enjoyed
 Mir. John Benson lost several head of cattle by the straw stack falling upon them.
 Pitcher X Son are proceeding very nicely with their pit The Night Riders.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
KellersVille

W. J. Roses home was de stroyed by fire Saturday after noon The cause of the fire was a defective fue. The loss was small.
 Mrs. Rose is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Edd Rouse few days this week.
 MT and Mrs. Burnett spent Sunday afternoon with Mir. and Mrs. Rose.
 The saw mill has shut down for awhile.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. Wear5 have moved from the boarding house, we are sorry to have them leave our neighborhood.
 w. J. Rose and family and Mrs Weare eat supper with Mr. and Mrs. Bogard Saturday night ". J. Rose and master Zim Ligon were Carlisle visitors Monday
 Hopeful.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
ScOttsvilIe Items

Miss Delilah Ducharme who is attending school at Little Rock spent the week end at home.
 Miss Ruby Smith spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Earl Perkins.
 The singing at Mir. D. E. Hous ley's Sunday evening was well attended
 Mrs. R w Reynolds is on the sick list this week
 Mr. Paul Barr spent several days in Carlisle last week.
 Mir. Ducharme and daughters motored to Little Rock Sunday.
 Mr. A. P. Stewart is much better at this writing.
 Messrs. Chas. Stewart and Clarence Cameron transacted business in Lonoke Saturday.
 Mr. and Mrs Eeach and Der nice Stewart attended the Wash ington Program given at the au ditorium in Carlisle, Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. k. Moery and son Clarence. motored to Eng land Monday.
 Carroll and Merlin Lively spent Sunday with the Stewart boys,
 Mir. and Mrs. Mcconnell ot Stuttgart visited with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Moery Sunday.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01

put into l than you can imagine. A very small tract of ground if properly planted and cultivated will produce enough vegetables for large family and the work will never be missed from the regular daily routine. Give it trial and start at once, as the season is now at hand
 That a dog is a most religious animal in his special position, no man can doubt Religion means the exhibition of logical reVer- ence and love on the part of the inferior dependent crerture to
 ward the superior being on
 whom he depends, and nowhere amongst human beings, in all the churches or in all the lives of the saints can we find more perfect love to the Supreme FasLer in Heaven than a dog shows to a kind master or lnis- tress. John Stuart BtackIe.
 Sims & Stauber have gotten into their new quarters opposite tbe Dairymens Bank. They are improving the property by build ing an addition on the back end which will be used for a garage
 for work on Ford Cars especially
 The garage will be occupied bv
 Wise Bros who will move int it
 as soon as 1t is completed. The
 Independent wishes all parties success h the new place. Messrs. Sims & Stauber will also con
 duct their grain and feed busi- ness from the same building.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01

Ed Coyle is moving to A. H. Bacus' farm, two miles southeast of town. this week.
 Mosquito time will soon be bere. The city authorities should have all the ditches cleaned out so that stagnant water will not stand in them.
 Miss Delilah Ducharme spent the week end with her father and sisters South of town She is atterding St. Mary's College in Little Rock.
 Mrs. Frank Welch and baby left Friday for a visit of several ] days with home folks at Cross Roads about 12 miles north of Carlisle.
 Mrs. E M. Williams and little son, Tommie, are spending this week in Little Rock, the guests of her sister, Mrs Josie M. liar grave on East Dist street.
 Mrs. Guy Halleck and son of Milford III. and Mrs Henrietta Smith and Mrs. Lester Smith of South of town were visitors at the home of J W. Veach Friday afternoon.
 Security calf feed is put up to take the place of food for young calves and pigs as baby foods are put up to take the place of mothers milk for babies
 42 If Marble & Downs. Messrs. Griffin & Son shipped a car of fine hogs to the St. Louis market Monday They state that these are about the best they have purchased this season and will bring the top of the market
 A few drops of coal oil on your rain barrels will do away with thousands of mosquitoes and will not hurt the water for ordinary purposes. This should be done before the warm weather comes
 E. s. Jett aud son. F. E. Jett, who have been in Kansas City for the past two months taking instructions in automobile work, arrived home Friday They will open up a garage here as soon as they can get building to do business in.
 A H. Baous and Al Dick are in Calhoun county again this week after cattle. They were 1 there the first of Feby. and brought home two carloads of cattle These were the first cat tie ever shipped from Ellisville.
 A. I. Riding of DeValls Bluff, agent for Prairie county for the Overland automobiles, was here Monday Night. He had been to ! Little Rock where he had secured an exhibition car which he was driving through to DeValls Bluff.
 J. c. Harris of near Quincy. H., but who was formerly in the rice growing business near Car lisJe has purchased farm be tween Mesa and Stuttgart and is preparing to raise rice this year. He was in Carlisle Tuesday mak ing arrangements for the moving of some machinery from near here to his new rice farm.
 Mr. Chas. Simmons, died al his home in this city Thursday morning at the age of 80 years. He was born inUtica. N. Y. and moved to Illinois when 9 years old. He came to this D ace la years ago and has resided here since. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Joe Long to mourn his loss. Funeral will take place from the residence Friday Rev. Tomme officiating. Inter ment will take place in Carlisle Cemetery.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
A. O..U. w. Meeting

The members of the A. o. '. W held one of the biggest meet ings in the history ot the local Lodge on last Thursday night, where a class of 16neW mem bers were admitted. There were over 30 members present. A lunch consisting of sandwiches and coffee was served and after the regul lar business was disposed of musical program was had which was enjoyed by all present. District Deputy A. c. Wolf has been in Carlisle for the past week in interest of the A. o. U. " and has done good work here, and the local Lodge here have as it's members. some of the repre- sentative men and women ot Carlisle and surrounding coun- try.
 Another meeting was held Wednesday night of this week and class of 30 new mem bers were admitted and many visitors f om nearby lodges and from Little Rock were in attendance
 The new limited pay policies now being written by the A. o. U. W. are proving very attract i've and a number of these poli- cies are being taken under this plan.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01

\ large crowd of country peo pie were in town Saturday.
 J. R. Roman was a business visitor to Lonoke Monday
 Break your cold or LaGrippe with few doses of 666 30-i3t.
 Mrs. c. L Crawford was a Little Rock visitor Monday after noon.
 Young & Son will pay the highest prices for your fur,
 Mir. Owen Osborne of Route No. 5 was a Lonoke visitor last Saturday.
 We have the latest in men's qats.-Young & Son.
 Mr. A. F. Selig of Stuttgart was in town on business Satur- day.
 Buechley has the cheviot that makes good shirts.
 Mr. A. H. Ford of near Scotts vile was in town Saturday on business.
 Ties for men and boys at Buechley's.
 B. F. Sanders. of Hickory Plains was here Wednesday of last weel, on business.
 High grade coal oil for your incubators at Buechley's store.
 Dr. E. A. Callahan, Of Carlisle, was a business visitor in our city Tuesday -Hazen Herald. Peerless dress patterns re main at the old price, 15 cents. Buechley is agent.
 Mrs. T. ]. Lipscomb, of Eng land is here the guest of her cou- sin, Mrs. c. s. Ayres.
 Misses Odell Holloman and Hazel Perry visited in Carlisle Sunday.-HaAen Herald.
 c. $. Ayres and wife and Kel- Ter Lilly of Carlisle motored to DeValls Bluff Sunday. DeNalls Bluff Democrat.
 Feed a bucket of Security food and if not satisfied with re suits get your money back. 42-tf Marble x Downs
 You have often heard of tax ation without representation the Arkansas Legislature is giving it to you this time.
 About 150 sacks good Hondu- rus rice (free from red) for sale Price S1.10 per bushel. 4 5tp k. l.. Morris.
 Arthur Cole and family of Fairmount were the guests of the family of Joe Edmondson, of near Carlisle over Sunday.
 Security Remedy Go, guar antee to raise as good. fat and healthy calves on Security calf food as on whole fresh milk. 42.tf Marble X Downs.
 Mr. and Mrs. E B. Roy and Billy and Mrs. James Patter- son made trip to Stuttgart via auto Monday. Mr Roy went over to be present at the sale of lot of rice.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01

Mr. J. c. Harris of Quincy H.. is here on business.
 Mrs T. H. Dickens happened to very painful accident. Mon day when she fell and broke sev eral bones in her foot.
 Blue Eyed Susan.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01

Little Arthur Dudley was a guest at the home of his grand rarents. Mr, and Mir. J. A. Mar. tin, over Sunday.
 June Rose and Dewdrops
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01
Notice

TO DOG OWNERS, after March 3rd dogs may be allowed their freedom
 E. F Harrison. Mayor.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-03-01

In a car of hogs bought by Griffin & Son there was one weighing 545 pounds There were two hogs in the car that they paid $G8. 5 for. This is good evidence of the money there is in raising hogs in the vicinity of a-lisles
 The alley back of Main street should be cleaned up, and the ditches opened up so that the accommodating filth would not re. main in them. Cleanliness is conducive to good health and we hope to see the alley put in sanitary condition before the warm weather season arrives.
 Miss Hattie Bell. County can ming club demonstrators. was here Monday and made an inter esting talk along the lines of her work at the High School, which was enjoyed by the pupils. Miss Bell Is dGing a good work and should receive the encourage ment of the citizens of the coun- l ty.
 Mr Ralph Urton and family have moved to Little Rock to make their future home. He shipped his household goods Tuesday. Their many friends re gret very much to lose them, out wish them much success in their new home Ne failed to learn what Mr. Urton will engage in in the future
 To Victrola and Craphaphone l Owners: Write The Arkansas Musical Club, Arcade Bldg. Lit tie Rock, Arkansas. and learn how you can secure twelve rec ords, twice month for seventy five cents month. Write to day as it is up to you to let us know how many disc record machines to organize your town. 40-4t
 The Lonoke County District Sunday School Convention of District No will meet at Scotts school house Sunday. March i, for two sessions. The morning session at 10:3G and afternoon session at l:30. The State Sun day School Sec. F. L. James will address both sessions after which an open Conference will be held. Sunday School workers are cordially invited to attend.
 -1500O feet of Belt! Three miles of non stretch power! POO satisfied users! That's our rec ord on belting for last season We bought our 1917 supply early and bought at best prices owing to the large quantity. Drop us a card for prices. Layne & Bowler Co., Irrigation Plant Supplies. Stuttgart, Ark Ask A. N Hol lingshead, Local Representative, Carlisle, Ark.
 Rev. Tomme and wife were surprised Friday night at their home at the Baptist Church Par sonage, by the members of the congregation, who rendered them a pound party. About thirty five members accompanied by their children were in attendance Packages of every description were presented to the pastor. Everybody in attendance enjoy ed the occasion very much Rev. Tomme made a nice talk thank ing the participants for their do- nations.
 -BELTING! The kind that don't stretch. For six years we have sold this brand of belting exclusively. Over 15000 feet sold asst year all giving satisfac tion, if it don't we stand behind it. Our prices are lowest on account of the large quantity we sell Layne & Bowler Go. Irrigation Plant Supplies. Stuttgart Ark. Ask A. N. Hollingshead, local Repre-, resentative, Carlisle, Ark.
 Quite number of our people have planted their gardens and varieties of vegetables are com ing up. The garden is one of the best assets to d home. and every