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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-08-21
MONDAY LADIES
Day At FAIRFIELD
ONLY MAN ON PROGRAM, GER
MAIN, THE WIZARD; FORMER
IOWA WOMAN TALKS.

Fairfield, Aug. 19.--Acting upon tn,
belief that the Fairfield chautauqus
program would not be complete with
out magician, the committee secured
/ Germain, the Wizard, who appeared
last evening and delighted an audi
ence of three thousand people.
! Everyone Is looking forward to the
coming Of the great Liberati's band to
morrow. This large musical organiza
! ton appears on the afternoon and
evening program and the chautauqua
committee promises in them a rare
treat to music lovers.
Yesterday was distinctly ladies
day" at the chautauqua, for only one
mere man, German the Wizard, ap'
peared on the platform during the day
other than the platform manager, DR.,
Potter. The morning session was
taken up with an excellent lecture by
notable Fairfield girl, DR.. Mary Law
son-Neff, whose home Is now In Bos-
ton, Mass. DR.. Neff Is a specialist on
nervous diseases and was prevailed
upon by friends here, to give two lee
lures concerning her work. She ap-
peared yesterday morning with the
subject Mental Hygiene; How to
Work" and this morning she dis
cussed Mental Hygiene; How to
Play" She has been for some time
supervisor of employment in the Mas
sachusette insane hospital at Boston.
DR.. Neff had practiced her profession
on the mission fields of India, and also
among the Indians Of Arizona IN our
own country.
The University Girls Musical CO..
gave full concert yesterday after
noon and thoroughly captured the
hearts of large audience. Every num-
Der given by them was encored and
they responded most graciously. the
members Of this company, seven In
number, play variety of instruments,
besides being splendid vocalists. One
of the company is a reader OF consid-
cradle ability, so that the program
was varied one.
They closed their engagement here
with half hour prelude last evening
during which they were repeatedly
called back.
The assembly will close on Thurs
day evening with concert by the
Dixie jubilee singers, a company o.
colored artists who made such MT
with this chautauqua audience several
years ago.
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MAKE COUNTY HOME
SELF SUPPORTING

Council Bluffs, Aug. 19.-With the
idea Of making the county home self
sustaining. the board Of supervisors, in
session here, authorized the purchase
of eighty acres of land adjoining the
present farm, near McClelland. at a
price of $125 per acre, or $4,000 for the
entire tract.
In years past the farm has not been
self-sustaining, and Steward j. E.
Hewitt the first Of the year in his an
nual report recommended the purchase
of additional land. He expressed the
belief at that time that with the addi-
tion Of more land the county home
could pay Its own way. If his prediction
proves true, the county will not be call
ed upon to meet the expenses Of tho
home and at the same time the coun-
ty will own valuable tract Of land.
Forty acres Of the land was purchas-
ed from the Brokman estate, and tho
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MOTHER VICTIM
OF TUBERCULOSIS

Charlton, Aug. 19.-Mrs. John
Mitchell died at her home in Lincoln
township on Saturday morning after
an extended illness with tuberculosis.
Funeral services were held at the Bud
Mitchell home on Sunday afternoon 1t
2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Brice,
pastor of the Baptist church Of this
place, after which the remains were
laid to rest in the Charlton cemetery
She is survived by her husband and
two small children, who will have the
sympathy of the community.
Mrs. c.. F. Plympton Of near Lucas
died Sunday night after an illness OF
several weeks. She passed away at
the home of her son, Cyrus Bell, with
whom she resided. The funeral serv'
ices were held at the M. e. church In
this city this afternoon at 1880 o'clock
conducted by the pastor, Rev. 3. b,
IlengFritz, after which interment took
place In the Charlton cemetery.
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IOWA CORN BEST
SAYS HOLDEN

Des Moines, Aug. 1s.-1owa's corn
crop is far and away ahead of the
maize in missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas,
Texas and other western states ac-
cordtng to Perry G. Hidden, former
seed corn expert at Ames and now the
head Of the agricultural extension de-
partment Of the International Harves
ter Co.
II looke0 over the Iowa corn" said
Professor Holden, "and must say that
1t 10 looking great In. comparison with
that OF other states. believe the state
will harvest very fair crop. It does
not look az though the crop was very
much damaged by being f1attened dur
ing the storm last Sunday. 1t appears
to be recovering Its poise and as
Stunning an upright position again.
There is no question but what the rain
did vastly more good than the wind
did harm.
my work now II mostly outside OF
Iowa The reason, suppose, is because
1t appears that other states are more IN
need Of help and education than in
Iowa."
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HUSBAND OF GOOD
MRS. SMITH DIES

Mt. Pleasant, Aug. 19.-Word has
been received here Of the death OF
Simon Smith, former resident of this
community, who died in Superior
Wis, at the home of his son., A. X
Smith. The deceased had been an
invalid since serving in the civil war
He was 7S years Of age. His wife,
who passed away some years ago, was
we'll known throughout this county
and among the older Methodist people
of the Iowa conference as a most de-
vout and influential women and was
generally known by the appellation of
Good Mrs. Smith
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BOONE NURSES FORM
ALUMNAE SOCIETY

Boone, Aug. IA new organ
ization Of nurses has been formed
Moore Hospital Alumnae Association"
The training school for nurses now
has fifteen graduates, none Of whom
make their home in this city. The OBJ
ject of the association Is not only to
promote the highest standard Of nurs-
Ing but also to create closer bond Of
friendship among the members Of their
alma mater. At a recent meeting held
on the hospital lawn constitution and
by laws were adopted and officers
elected as follows:
Honorary Pres.-Miss Luella Bristol.
Vice 2res.-Miss Laura Rose.
Treasurer-Miss Lottie Haywood.
Secretary-Miss Katharine Thomas
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DRASTIC CHANGES
To be DISCUSSED
CONVENTION OF GOVERNORS TIC
CONSIDER CHANGES IN THE
STATE LAWS.

"a Chicago, Aug. INSTRUMENTATION
| for drastic changes in the form OF
/ state government will be presented at
/ the governors conference which will
open August 20. at Colorado Springs.
The program for this gathering, which
promises to develop extraordinary i'm
portance was announced today by the
secretary, M. C. Riley Of Madison, Wis.
Five interesting subjects will be dis
cussed. OF these none will receive
moro attention than "A State Depart
ment OF Efficiency and Economy,
which has been assigned to Gov. Cruce
Of Oklahoma and Gov. Lister of Wash
ington. Six states now have such
department and the governors present
Ing the subject will advocate many re-
forms along lines of efficiency and
economy in the administration or state
affairs such as the coordination OF
state work. the consolidation of COM
missions, the more effective appor-
t1onment OF school funds, state budget,
Legislative procedure, merit system,
central state purchasing department,
prison labor and wage scale for
state employees.
DIstrust to be Discussed.
The subject "Distrust Of State Leg
islatures, the Cause, the Remedy Is
expected to bring out some interesting
details. Gov. ONeal Of Alabama, and
Gov. Hunt of Arizona, have prepared
exhaustive and Illuminating papers.
Both will point out specifically the acts
OF commission and omission. Speci-
mems Of legislation will be referred to
as showing lack Of sense of respon-
sibility existing in legislative assem-
blies at times. Gov. Hodges OF Kan
sas, will lay special stress on the
| remedy" phase Of the subject.
Gov. Dunno of Illinois, will discuss
THE Growth Of Administrative Com
missions" His paper will, to con-
/ siderable extent deal with public util-
1ty commission and with state versus
local commissions for regulation of
utilities.
Governors Baldwin Of Connecticut,
and Carey of Wyoming, will present
arguments on the feasibility of State
Assumption Of Nomination and Elec-
ton Expenses"
In addition to the subjects named, q
committee Of nine governors appoint
cd last year will present to the confer
ence q bill providing for the establish
!ment Of rural credits and banks and
land mortgages and cooperative asso-
citation for the purpose Of both buying
and selling the article required by the
karmer and selling his crops with pro-
vision 80 elastic as to meet conditions
In every section Of the nation.
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CHAUTAUQUA ON
AT EDDYVILLE

Eddyville, Aug. 19.-The Eddyville
chautauqua opened Monday. Large
crowds are expected for all the num-
bers as a great many season tickets
have been sold. The merchants and
those associated with them in business
will have an opportunity of attending
the afternoon sessions as the stores
will close from 1880 until 4.
Excellent talent has been secured.
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BANK CHANGES HANDS.

Creston, AUG. 19.-The First Nation
al bank Of Prescott has changed hands
and the event was of more than ordi-
nary local interest, not only because Of
it's Importance but also because those
who bought the stock are Creston men.
The purchasers are Frank D. Ball,
cashier Of the Iowa State Savings
bank; D. Davenport, president OF the
same institution; Scott Armstrong, as
sistant cashier; T. G. Snair, Scott
Skinner, r. l.. Maxwell. DR.. F. =. Samp-
son, and they are now In full posses
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Fl. DODGE PIONEER DIES.

Fl. Dodge, Aug. 19.-John Parsons, a
pioneer settler of Fort Dodge and
Iowa, and one Of the most successful
business men of this community during
his time, is dead at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. r. T. Gregory, Is North
Third street. Mr.. Parsons was SO years
of age and his death was due to COM
plications resulting from his advanced
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SALEM OLD SETTLERS
MEET SATURDAY

Salem, Aug. ia good program is
prepared for old settlers day, Satur.
day. Aug. %. The meeting will be
held in Salem's beautiful park. Rev.
W. S. Right of Mitchellville, will de-
liver the address. The Quaker City
band will render excellent music.
There will be various amusements to
entertain the large crowd which will
be here at that time.
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70 WORK PRISONERS.

Jefferson City, Mo-. Aug. 19.-One
hundred prisoners from the Missouri
penitentiary will work on the public
roads Of Missouri tomorrow and next
day and each one who performs salts.
factory work will have his sentence
reduced fifteen days This announce.
ment was made today by Gov. Major.
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kEokUk OLD SETTLER DIES.

Keokuk, Aug. 19.-Hugh Copeland.
another of the old and respected citi-
zens Of Keokuk, died, after long
period Of failing health, at his home,
500 Orleans street, Sunday night.
Mr.. Copeland was born in County
Down, ireland, Sept. 16, 1889, and came
to this country with his parents when
about thirteen years of age.
Mr.. Copeland after growing into
young manhood, came to Keokuk to
reside.
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other forty was secured from G.. II. An
thony. Both tracts Immediately adjoii
this 100 acres which now comprise thu
county farm, an can be cared for ant
cultivated with little additional ex.
penSe,
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MYSTIC cHAuTAUouA AUG. 20.

Mystic, Aug. 1s.-Wednesday, Aug.
70 to rs the Jones chautauqua will hold
81 Mystic six day session, two SEES
aions each day.
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ROCK ISLANDS YEAR GOOD
Gross and Net Earnings Show
Gains.

The Chicago, Rock Island e. Pacific
Railway Company in its report for the
hscal year ended June 90, 1913 shows gro a
earnings of s71.364,935. an increase of S..
652@l over the previous year. or this
amount, operating expenses consume
s52JOi,lO2 and taxes s.. $40. 437. leaving op-
Grating income sl5,9l4,395. a gain of s75i.-
S5l From sources other than operating
the Rock Island earned $1.029 795. making
total net income for the year of $lS,-
9H.lD. an increase of sl,O56.90l.
Total charges. consisting of s11,oss.o3
for interest and sl,sl9.S03 for rentals. left
a balance of si,05S55i available for divi-
dends. compared with s3,S5O,395 at the
close of the previous fiscal year.
The Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific
Railway Company is owred by the Chit
oago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Company, which is in turn owned by the
Rock Island Company TO the railroad
company the railway company paid 81
56s.545 in dividends out of total OF So
743.525 earned. which. with the addition OF
s29. 75l IN other income. gave the railroad
company a total income for the year end
ed June 30 of S359S, 296.
The years balance for dividends on the
railroad company's S&.oO0,0O0 capital
stock was s645.3s4. OF this amount s225. OOo
was turned over to the Rock Island Com
pany, leaving a surplus of $500, 1854 Tho
Rock Island Company's balance after ex-
penses, taxes and sundry items was $685.
1872
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CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

II was on the $50 o'clock opening call
that some OF the best business OF the day
was done on the Consolidated Stock EN-
change. Before dealings had started else
where in Wall Street more than syJO
sh,res Of various stocks changed hands.
Prices on the call reflected general I'M
provements compared with Wednesday s
closing quotations, this firmness forecast
ing the action Of the market on the New
York Stock Exchange when II opened al
10 o'clock. Prices held firm during most
of the forenoon, but there was consider
able irregularity after midday. floor taIh
In the late afternoon centred more
around baseball than market condltiohs'
An Afternoon incident which attracted at
tention was decidedly lower marker LOT
Dlstillers' Securities On the Consolidated
than on the New York Stock ENchahee
That stock sold TO the extent or go shares
on the Consolidated from l5l2 down 10
l45s a lO0-shaTe lot changing hands AT 'ile
lowest This compared with sales or 4p
shares on the New York Stock Exchange
AZ 1eit and 16 Reading early In the day
failed to sell above l657s. against a hlgh
on the other beard OF l65, and II got down
10 1864 against low on the other eN-
change OF 1853. Southern PACING sold as
low as 93,. against s97s, but smelling
failed TO re: under 65l2. against tS4.
American Can was the most active spe,
cialty, with its high 34A. against S44s. anC
lis low 1894, against 1874. There was n
transaction in Pacific Mail at 2Oit. rep
resentinR the only market for that stock
in wall Street during the day. sales tor
the FIVE and a half hours totalled 1891
oh
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EDWIN GOULD REELECTED
St. Louis Southwestern Shows
Also Prosperous Year.

The annual income statement Of the 81.
Louis Southwestern Railway Company
the Cotton Belt Route. for the year
ended June 30, 1913, showed gross earnings
of sl3. 296e49. an increase OF N,25446 over
the previous year. The railway operating
income amounted TO $3,599,Sl6. a gain OF
si4974i To this was added Sl,0ii,32i In
other income, making gross income for
the year equal TO S4,s4i,l4, an increase OF
1886, 225.
Deductions from gross income totalled
s.. 1851 $40 leaving a balance TO transfer to
the credit Of profit and loss amounting to
81. $50. 1871, compared with Sl,6l76l9 at the
close of the 1872 fiscal year.
St. Leuis, oct. THE stockholders OF
the ST. Louis Southwestern Railroad to-
day reelected Edwin Gould director.
The board reelected +. II. Brtton pres
ident and Nelson 3. Burr. Of New York,
vice-president.
The stockholders ratified the action or
the directors in leasing for thirty years
the Paragould Southeastern Railway, a
thir7y-eight mile tap line in Arkansas.
A 100000 bond issue for this line was
authorized, but officials said ii was the
intention TO limit the actual issue 10 $500
go The proceeds Will go TO reimburse
the 81. Louis Southwestern for money II
already has spent on the tap line.
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MEMPHIS STATION BONDS SOLD.

The Memphis Union Station Company
has sold to Potter Choate & Prentice
s., 10000 first mortgage 5 per cent bonds.
guaranteed by the Louisville e. Nashville
Railroad Company, the Nashville, Chat
tanooga G. ST. Louis Railway, the st.
Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Rail-
way. the Southern Railway and the St
Louis Southwestern Railway. The bonds
are part of an authorized issue OF $780,
0cO. The proceeds of the issue will retire
81. 100000 notes which mature on November
/ and pay for Improvements.
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STOCK MARKET REVIEW
Indifferent Trading and Small
VoIume-Break in Tobacco.

The stock market yesterday was
under the influence Of the intense III
terest in the opening game Oh 'he
worlds baseball series, which in the
afternoon absented from the street d
large number Of brokers. and left only
an Indifferent following to trade IN ana
out Of a few favorites. Initial prices
in the stocks making their appearance
et the opening displayed fractional
gains, but the trading was so very uuii
that the Improvement carried niue Sie
nificance and failed to inspire any en-
thusiasm. United States Steel showed
gain of u point overnight WINS
Reading was q up. and Canadian "a
cifc had u to it's credit on its opening
price.
The market was altogether uninter-
esting, and to the end of the first hour
dragged along with no definite lncllna-
ton TO favor either the bulls or the
UtdIS GOhN'ANA'f
broke the price under 80 for the nrst
time since the sale Of certificates was
made, and Steel developed heaViness
which depressed the whole list. Amer
lean Telephone and Telegraph was af-
fected by the announcement OF a sale
Of 100000 notes Of subsidiaries
guaranteed by the parent company
and sold TO a new low without calling
forth any impressive support. The
course of the markets movements was
one Of specific indifference throughout
the forenoon. prices exhibiting irregu-
larity, while traders were apathetic
The coppers retained a position practi-
cally unchanged from Mondays prices,
and appeared to be waiting for the
producers statistics. which will be
made public to-day. but improved in
the afternoon and closed with gains
In view Of the change of London
from a selling to a buying position
overnight, sending over purchasing or
ders for about fifteen thousand shares.
the volume reported sold on Monday.
there seemed TO be some reason for
better tone to prevail on this side. II
is evident. however that the market
has before ii prospect of considerable
trust legislation after the currency bill
has been got out of the way and Presi-
dent Wilson has an opportunity TO
direct his attention toward matters in
connection with corporations which
Whether this was responsible for the
break in American Tobacco which oc-
CURED yesterday or not, traders were
inclined TO accept the sharp decline as
a sign Of important selling due to fut-
ure movements associated with the At
torney Generals Office.
The money market had q restraining
influence over commitments when call
loans were renewed at 4 per cent. but
there seemed 10 be no indications Of
Gny unnatural tightness. The demand
resulting from the releasing Of goods
in bond which were held awaiting the
new tariff and the period when rates
should naturally be around per cent
or little higher accounts for a frmer
monetary position. In sympathy with
the hardening of call money, time rates
presented a hardening appearance.
There was no appreciable change in the
mercantile paper market. so far as
rates were concerned. There was an
evident dissemination, however. on the
part Of institutions to take on fresh
lines Of paper, and the market gem
orally was dull.
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FOREIGN FINANCIAL FIELD
London and Berlin Markets
Firm-PariS BourSe Quiet.
lBy Cable 70 The Tribune. ]


London. Oct 7.-Early trading on the
London Stock Exchange reflected an I'M
proved sentiment, and In the afternoon
although the market was quiet. firmness
prevailed. Consols showed a sagging ten
dency. due to the effect on the investment
market Of the heaviness OF Brazilian Is
sues and TO a report that New Zealand
ten-year per cent loan of 100000 would
be offered at 951z. Money was more avail
able and discount rates were steady.
American shares were strong In the
afternoon, especially the coppers and Ca
madam Pacific. The volume of trading
was not large, but at the close the tone
was steady.
Consols closed II lower at 70 Isis for
money and 73 3-16 for the account Ca
madam Pacific was point higher at AO1s.
Gold premium at Madrid to-day was
$50. against $50 yesterday; at Lisbon
1890, unchanged.
Paris. Oct. dealings on the Bourse
to-day were quiet and no feature devel-
oped during the session. Price changes
were insignificant.
Three per cent rentes closed unchanged
at 81 francs 4 centimes for the account.
Exchange on London % francs Is CEN
times for checks.
Private rate of discount 3A per cent.
Berlin. Oct. IA slightly better feeling
was indicated in the dealings on the
Boerse to-day. Canadian Pacific notably
was supported
Exchange on London % marks 42ia
pfennigs for checks.
Money Az per cent
Private rate of discount AZ per cent
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FINANCIAL MEETINGS.


The annual meeting OF the stockholders
Of the Mergenthaler Linotype Company will
be held al the Office OF the Company. Trib-
une Building. No lj4 Nassau Street New
York on Wednesday october 18th. 1913. at
eleven o'clock A. NJ. for the election OF
BOARD OF nine Directors. and for the transac-
ton OF such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
FREDK j. WARBURTON.
Secretary and Treasurer.
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NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE QUOTATIONS

Tuesday, Oo Total for the day, 1N24I shae" '0p
for tho same n 1912
October inclusive ooIsooo '"a'''
with ss5s451e shares for tho period in 1912
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ment Company. y. ". Conner Broad and
Arch SITS. philadelphia. Sept. 10, 1913
The Directors have this day declared a
quarterly dividend OF two per cent. (Sl00
per share), payable October IS. 1913. 10 stock
holders OF record at the close OF business.
September 80 1913 Checks will be mailed.
LEWIS LILLE. Treasurer.
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HANDY REFERENCE.

Yields OF leading active stocks, based
on the present selling prices and fixed
dividend rates:
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is Broad street. New York. Sept. 10. 1918.

Is Broad Street. New York. Sept 10, 1918.
On October 30, 1918 the Voting Trustees
for Preferred Stock Trust Certificates OF the
Southern Railway Company WHICH HAVE
ASSENTED TO THE EXTENSION AGREE
MENT OF AUGUST q, 1902. will be pre-
pared 10 distribute the above dividend OF
two and one-half per cent. (2i.%) when re-
ceived by them. among the parties entitled
thereto. as same appear OF record on their
books at the close Of business october I.
1913. }. r. MORGAN & CO,
Tor
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,Si5s' various maturities. ls29-lst .ioOgf"
Coupons interchangeable. tResistereo. w.
pons registered. sRegistered and coupon