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The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
BETS WAR WILL END MICH 81
The LIoyds Of London Wager Ten to
SIX on Likelihood Of Peace in
Few Months.

London Nov. 25.-Remarkable op-
timism relative to the duration of the
war prevails In financial and insur.
ance circles In London The Lloyd
policies indicate that the betting now
is ten TO six that the war will be end
eddy March 81.
Not long ago the betting was five
to one that there would be no peace
within year.
The military situation in the east
is regarded as favorable to the allies
and little anxiety is felt for the safe
ty OF the allied left wing in the west
in spite of the massing of German re
endorsements against it,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
U. S. WILL NOT SELL RIFLES
All Offers for Discarded Krag-Jor-
senson's VIII be Rejected Dur.
ing European War.

Washington. Nov. 25.--Krag- Jor,
censor rifles discarded by the Unit.
ed States army will not be sold dur.
ing the European war to any bidder
Secretary Garrison announces he
has made that reply TO several
agents He feared the arms might
reach one OF the beiligerents.
President Wilson approved Mr.
Garris0ns decision. Ii rs reported
Central American republic ami
China sought 70 buy the rlAes
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
IDEAL WEATHER FOR TAG DAY
At One O'Clock This Afternoon, Des
Moines Club Women Had Col
Ieeted About $1,000.

Des Moines. Nov. 25. With the
weather ideal and responsive public
the Belgian relief association was
forced 20 order an additional 5000
tags today for the tag day benefit for
the Belgians, 1900 tags had been
printed but by noon nearly all had
been distributed and six thousand
more were ordered. The 300 club
women and school girls on the street
corners with tags had collected about
$4,000 at 1880 this afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
GIRLS HAVE NARROW ESCAPE
One Hundred Clad Only In Night
Dresses Are Rescued From
Burning Dormtory.

Abingdon, Va, Nov. 25.--Clad In
their nfgit dresses and unable to
save any of their possessions, more
than 100 terror stricken girls were
rescued early today when fire des.
troyed the school building aud dor,
mitory of StonewaIl Institute. a
Presbyterian school for girls.
A light wind spread the flames to
the Martha Washington dormitory,
but an early shift saved tdat build,
ing from destruction. The girls
therein marched out in good order
After the girls had all been cared
for the fire spread to a Presbyterian
church beside the Jackson institute
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
SEA FIGHT At
LISA ISLAND IN
THE ADRIATIC
THE GRAND DUKE oMlTRl or
RUSSIA IS SLAIN.
THE RUSSIANS CLAIM VICTORY
Six Thousand German Troops Made
Prisoners - Turkish Forces at
Erzerum Are Also Repulsed
With Severe Losses

Rome, Nov. 25.--A naval engage
ment near LISA Island in the Adriat.
ic is reported but details are lacking
Grand Duke Dmitri Killed.
Amsterdam, Nov. 25.-Grand Duke
Dmitri OF Russia has been severely
wounded il TIE fighting in the War.
the region in Poland, it is reported
here. t... tv.f."@.
Russians Report Victory.
Petrograd Nov. 25.--The Russians
say the Germans suffered heavy loss
when attacked in the swamps of Pc.
land by the Russian cavalry. A num-
Der of guns were captured There
have also been continued Russian
successes on the Cracow front where
on Nov %, the Russians took 5000
prisoners. In the region OF the To-
horuk river (Russian Armenia, the
battle Increased in intensity yester.
day. in the direction of Erzerum we
threw back the Turkish on the whole
of the front and forced them hur-
riediy TO retreat. Our troops are
still pushing them theoretically.
Battle Still In Progress.
Vienna, by way of Berlin. by wire.
less to London, Nov. 25.--No import!
ant change is reported in the situation
in Poland in the war Office statement
today. Both sides continue to fight
energetically in Russian Poland the
statement says. Our troops have cap
tured several important positions
near Wolbrom. The total number OF
Russian prisoners now in Austria is
10000 including 1000 officers.
Russian Offensive Fails,
Berlin, Nov. Is. The Russian
counter offensive against the Ger
mans has failed. the official bulletin
sas today
'1n East Prussia our troops re-
pulsed all the Russian attacks" the
statement says, and the counter Of
fensive in the direction of Lowicz
Stykow and BrzeZiny has failed. At
tacks in the direction of Zcenostowo
have also failed The western sit
uation remains unchanged. We have
made slight gains near Arras."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
PLUMBERS TO STAND TRIAL
Judge Van Valkenburgh Of Fedora
Court oVerruIes Motion to
Quash Indictment,

Des Moines, Nov. 25.-Judge Van
valkenburgh in the federal court to-
day Overruled the demurrer and mo-
tion to quash the Indictments re-
turned against the SO plumbers
charged with violating the Sherman
antitrust law.
Tie arguments of this phase OF the
case we're heard several days ago
when attorneys for the plumbers
scored the indictments as weak and
ineffective.
The case will be called to trial
Dec. 8, when Federal Judge Pollock
of Kansas. presides.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
WaI Lake creamnrY Burns.

Wal Lake. Nov. rs. - The Wall
Lake creamery was completely des-
troyed by fire yesterday. c. w. Da-
Wis, the owner, says that 1t will In
all probability be rebuilt. The loss
was about $4,000, partly covered by
insurance
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
AIleqed white SLAYER,

Des Moines, Nov. 25.-Harry Green
of Des Moines was indicted today by
the federal grand jury charged with
intimidations OF witnesses. Stella
Gray is said to have accused him OF
being a. white SLAYER on charges deal.
ing with commercialized vice when
she appeared before Commissioned
Fitzsimmons some time ago. Later II
Is claimed she withdrew her charges
when Green threatened her.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
War Wagons From Iowa.

Dubuque, Nov. 35.--Announcement
is made that the A. A. Cooper Co,
manufacturers OF heavy wagons and
sleigLs, have been awarded a large
portion or tae SIS 100000 rash or
der brought back from London by
the manager OF the Fish Wagon
Works, OF South Bend, Ind. II Is a
war order and is to be rushed. 4
means large increase In the force
Of the big local plant.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
Cholera IN Delaware Co.

Manchester, Nov 25.-Farmers. in
certain localities of Delaware county
are losing their hogs in large num-
beers by cholera. Two years ago
many of the farmers in this locality
suffered heavy losses through chol-
era, and again this fall some of these
same farmers hogs are meeting with
a similar fate.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
TONS OF FISH
TAKEN IN HAUL
NEAR CLINTON
SECOND LARGEST HAUL EVER
MADE IN THE MISSISSIPPI.
HOG CHOLERA IN DELAWARE co,
Coe College Has a Romance - Poul-
try Show Opens at Davenport
Dubuque Firm Gets Big
War Contract.

Clinton, Nov. 25.-A record haul OF
fish for this district, and second in
size on the whole river, it is believ'
ed, only to the one at McGregor two
years ago. was made ten niles below
here, according to story told by
Deputy State Game Warden. J. l..
Tearney today, who saw the catch.
Ten tons of FISH were brought in by
seiners. The ice in the river caused
the fish TO seek shelter behind the
wing dams and the seine was stretch.
ed back of the middle dam at Co.
manche, few miles below aere. A
thin scum of ice was broken out and
the pull started. As the tug of the
fish began to be felt dipnets were
used to haul them out. Five large
boats we're filed to the gunwales
and taken ashore and unloaded. They
then went back after second load.
The fisa made a great pile on the
shore and they we're then loaded in
to wagons and brought here, where
O local fish merchant purchased
them. Carp, buffalo and catfish were
the principal variety. Many game
FISH were included, but at the request
OF the deputy game warden, most of
those were thrown back. Conditions
so nearly ideal are seldom found
and the fishermen were right on the
job when they did arise. An 800
foot seine was used and a small or
my of boatmen and seiners we're
needed to haul In the big load.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
Wealthy poultry DeaIer Shot.

New York, Nov 25.--A false mes,
sage iured Barnet Ban. q wealthy
poultry dealer. to spot in Thirteenth
avenue last night where he was shot
and killed by two unidentified men
who escaped In an automobile
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
- Danish snptlsts ceIebrate.

Cedar Fails, Nov. rs. - With an
elaborate program of speaking. fol.
lowed by feasting and social time
the Danish Baptist church OF Cedar
Fcils last night celebrated the seth
anniversary Of its birth. Rev. |.
Fredmund, the pastor. gave the prin'
cipal address, his remarks biting In
tae nature of a resume Of the prog
ress made during the years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
New Church at Bancroft.

Bancroft, Nov Is. - A movement
wss started here last Sunday morn
ing to build a new $4,000 Catholic
church for st. Johns congregation.
About $4,000 has already been rails
ed and the new church Is certain
ty. II will be built In the spring.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
TOY SHIP REACHES ENGLAND
CARGO OF Christmas Gifts for Child
rem of Europe Has Safe
Voyage.

Davenport, Eng, Nov. 25.-The
United States ship Jason loaded with
Christmas toys for the children of
the war zone reached mere from
America today.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
Shin Goes Down in sauaI.

Kittery, Me-, Nov. 25.-An unidenti-
fed schooner went down in squall
three miles northeast of the Isles of
Shoals and all her crew are thought
to have drowned. The vessel was a
small one of about fifty tons.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
SHIP LOADED
WITH REFUGEES
SUNK BY MINE
TRAGEDY OCCURRED OCTOBER
2s, BUT JUST ANNOUNCED,
THE GERMANS SUFFER LOSSES
Troops From India Make Brilliant
Charge A British Destroyer 10
Wrecked by Fire From Ger
man Coast Guns.

London, Nov. 25.--Tae steamship
Admiral Granteaume, loaded with
refugees. was sunk in the English
channel Oct. 26, by a German sub
marine, the British admiralty report
ed today. The discovery OF frag
ment of German torpedo in a life
boat proves conclusiyely that the
ship was destroyed by submarine
the announcement says.
British Destroyer Wrecked.
Amsterdam, Nov. 25.--The German
artillery at Westende damaged q
British destroyer during a fight be
tween the land batteries and the
British feet off the coast, according
to British correspondent. In des'
srihing the fighting at zeebrugge the
correspondent says the town was
partially burned and the residents
are In fight.
India Troops Win Battle.
London, Nov. 25.--An Indian corps
has retaken the trenches which were
lost to the Germans yesterday and
captured three German officers, over
100 men, three machine guns and
one mortar, statement from the
press bureau announced to-day. The
general situation Is declared un
changed.
Germans Suffer Losses.
Rotterdam, by way of London, Nov
25.--Heavy loss was inflicted upon
the German troops near NieuporI
when they we're shelled by the Brit
ish warships from the sea and the
allies from the shore.
British Subjects Arrested.
Amsterdam, Nov. 25.--The German
authorities In Brussels nave arrest
ed 300 British civilians according 4
REPORTS reaching here.
French Closing In on Metz.
Paris, Nov. 25.-The French are
now nearer the German stronghold OF
Metz than at any time since the war
began. The official bulletin today re-
claTed that In the region of Pont.A.
Mousson on theFrench right the ar,
tillery Is bombarding Arneville. This
Is within 10 miles OF Metz.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
Horace Barnes al osceoIa.

Abba, Nov. 25. Horace Barnes,
formerly editor OF the Republican
here, has accepted the management
OF the Osceola Democrat and has
commenced work.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
oskaloosa Man Hun,

Chicago, Nov. %.
Edward DolIlson OF Oskalo0sa, Iowa
sustained a fractured skull today
when struck BY street ear here
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
College Romance.

Cedar Rapids, Nov 25.-The sec
ond campus romance of the present
year, in Iowa college circles. was
formally announced in this city last
night when Miss Lucille Wardle an.
nounced the engagement OF her sis
ter Eva De Elmo Wardle, professor
of public speaking at Coe college,
TO j. Ross Lee. field secretary and
manager OF the athletics OF the same
institution.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-26
Plan 70 Bottle 10 VIA,

Mexico City. Nov. 25 general Oh.
RECON declares that he and General
Pablo Gonzales have snfEiciunt troops
70 defeat General villa hut that they
tcontinuel on page 30
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
TRAVELLING MAN
KNOCKED DOWN
BY TEER'S AUTO
Injuries Consisted of Cash in Svaln
Which Necessitated Taking
Five Stitches.

w. Il. Perrin, travelling maa
formerly of Alton making his head
quarters in Cairo was knocked down
ana injured about the head yester-
day afternoon about o'clock by an
automobile driven by A, d. Tecr.
Perrin was crossing ClmmcrciaI
avenue from east to west at sixth
street when Mr.. Tccr driving in a
big HUDSON car made as If to turn
west through Sixth street.
Perrin stopped and then as T.ct
made IS If to turn the other dlrec-
tion, went straight ahcad. the ear
3WerVing and knocking him down.
Perrin's injuries consisted OF
cash in the head which necessitated
tho takina of five stitches in His
scalp at B0udurant hospital where
he was conveyed by &r, Teer follow
ing tha accident.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
TRUST BUSTING
Would DYNAMITE
MONEY SHARKS
Cairo Money Trust Continues 10
PaHcture Payrolls of Poor
Unfortunate Fish"

Trust busting as sometimes
practiecd is sport for politicians
but means dynamiting prosperity
AMI puncturing payrolls. Elbert
Hubbard
When Fra pcnncd the above did
he refer to the Cairo Money Trust.
operated by Sharks and Company.
Not Inc"
During the meantime Sharks and
company are waxing fat in Cairo
and pn1cturing the pay rolls Of the
poor fish that have been caught IN
their nets at the rate of 10 and 80
per cent interest per month on loans
negotiated in time of dire need.
1t requires drastic measures in
the shape of a high license to ac-
complsh a dissolution or to put the
skids uDdor the sharks in Cairo.
Cairo people arc anxiously await
Jug action by tho commissioners. :!
though there has been some talk Of
the initiative i'll the matter in ease
there is no action taken by the az
thorities.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
LAST CALL MADE
TO JOIN FEDERAL
BANKING system
40 National Banks Have Not rs
Yet Announced Intention
in Premises.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Fiual
warning was sent tonight to tn
170 national banks of the United
States which have failed to signify
their intention to enter the new
Federal banking system; that an
plication for membership must he
made ny February %. or bah is
must prepare to so into liquidation
within 10 months. The Reserve
Bank Organization committee at the
same t!me took steps to learn from
the attorney general of every state
whether state banks under their
laws tan subscribe to stock which
is essential of membership in the
new Federal system.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
S3O,O)O,O()O IS
BORROWED By
HiJERTA REGIME:
Mexican Envoy Reaches New York
From France, Where He SAYS
He Got Part of Money.

New York, Feb, 20.-Loans az
gregating $30,00O,000, enough tc
put the Mexican government upon
a stable foundation have been OBJ
tanned in Europe. According &c
Adolfo dc la Lama, former Minister
Of Finance i'll Mexico City, when II
arrived today from France.
Il have been successful in neac.
tiatins $5,000,00O loan in France
and loans totallins $25,0O0,000 in
other foreign countries, said he.
This is enough to meet All the
needs of President lluertas govern
mcnt. The Huoria regime will cor
tinue in power indefinitely.
"Tao finances thus occurred viii
be enough to pay the troops, plr.
chase fresh war munitions and oth-
erwisa carry on the government in
Mexico City.
We shall be able to get this
money at once
Asked to comment upon the Mex;-
can p0licy Of President Wilson, the
Mexican statesman said:
Il am now on United States soil
and | could not comment upon
President Wilson. 7
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
|ReaI Estate Transfers


Otto lleilig and wife to William
Salsner, warranty deed, March :
1918, south half of east half he lw
and strip IN Sc corner of west half
ne NV, section Z, township IA, rang
/. Consideration SEQ.
Henry Parsons ct al to Ira Hast
inss, Hu1t claim deed, Feb. rs, 1914
lots "a and %, block 81, first adoi-
ton to city. Consideration 81.
Ruth Hazlewood TO A. r. Van
sickle ct al. warranty deed, Jah.
10, 1914, lot +, block 9, first aGdi-
ton to town of Tamms. Considera
tioa sl20.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
Henry Confirms Statement Admins.
tration Using Every Influence
TO Balk Exemption.
THREAT OF BRITAIN TO
ANNUL THREE TREATIES
Said to Be Wilson's Reason for
Striving for Repeal of Panama
Free Tolls Act.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Represen
tative Robert Lee Henry, charma,
of the House rules committee, afte
a conference at the White House 10
day confirmed the story that Pres.
dent Wilson was bringing an admin
istration influence TO bear on Con
eress fer repeal Of the Panama
canal free tolls act, because of Creal
Britains threat to abrogate thre.
important treaties.
The President exacted a promise
from Mir. Henry that the rules com
mittee would place nothing in tnc
way Of the legislation desired.
Mr.. Henry said after tho confer
cnce with the President he had not
discussed the matter with House
Leader Underwood.
Mr.. Underwood is opposed to tie
proposed repeal Of the Panama
Canal act. and made his position
clear at the White House ycstcrda.
MI. Henry admitted with amaz-
ing frankness his lack Of familiarity
with the treaty problem as related
to the canal act. He said he was
merely accepting the views of &c
President.
Another White House leader to
day was Senate Leader Kern. Sena-
tor Kern voted for the clause giving
free tolls to- American coastwiee
ships. lie refused to say after the
conference whether he had allowed
the president to change his views.
Immediately after Senator Kern
returned to the capitol he WaG
sought by Leader Underwood.
It is understood Mr.. Underwood
announced fatly he could not under
take to pilot through the House 10.
the President the free tolls repeal
ing legislation. He does not agree
it is said, with the views OF Nh.
Henry that majority of the Hons,
Democrats are in favor Of repealing
the law.
House responsibility for the re
Dealins legislation will be passed
by Mr.. Underwood to Represcntat;ys
Adams1n OF Georgia, chairman Of
the House Interstate and Foreien
Commerce Committee, from which
committee the bill is to come to the
House.
I did not discuss with the Presi- |
dent the details of the British |
treaties said Mr.. Henry. Il have
not studied them. ! told him | DC.
lieved the House would stand Dy |
Ahtm on the proposition. do not |
Know what is to be the Presidents |
legislative program in connection
with the repeating act. The Scna;,
may act first.
nave not consulted Mr.. Under
wood, the House Democratic leader.
about this legislation. do no.
know his position on the question" "
Mr.. Henry would not reveal the
arguments used by the President in
advancing his demand for repeal OF
the free tolls law.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
Music Kent up.

The mother Of one family of small
children always takes the hour after
the children are snugly tucked In bed
to keep up her music It gives the
mother an opportunity to enjoy her
music and teaches the children to
listen aud enjoy fine music.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
Had Protested Against Depredations
0t Constitutionalists and
Was Shot.
STORM OF INDIGNATION
BREAKS OUT ON BORDER
State Department Censured and
Feeling Runs High in Ell
Paso, IE

Ei Paso. Tex. Feb. % British
representative in the United States
today promised to take a hand in
the disappearance of William \.
Benton a British subject, who was
arrested at Juarez last Tuesday and
has not been seen by his fricAGs
since.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
Could Hardly Claim Credit.

Minister-"So you've turned over a
new ieaf, Sandy. | was indeed glad
TO see you at our prayer meeting last
nlsnt. Sandy tvillage reprobate)-
10 tnat whaur / wis? | didna ken
Wnsur | had been efter left the pub"
London Opinion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21

FL paso. Feb. 20.--William s.
Benton, Hritish sbiect, who dis
appeared at Juarcz Tuesday night
is dead according to news broueht
to Mrs Benton today by Thomas
d. Edwards, American consul II
Juarcz. Benton was tried by court
martial and convicted of compiicits
in a plot TO take Gen. Villas life
lie was executed by a firing squad
Tuesday night.
Accc ding to what appears an
authentic version, Benton was eXe-
cutsd after CONT marital trial
presided over by Federico Gonzales
.Garcsi Benton was last aoop
alive Tuesday morning on his way
to Gen Villas home to "tell Villa
what lie thought Of him." for tho
.manuer in which his ranch in Wect-
.cn Chihuahua had been raided
and looted by the rebels.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-02-21
Would Gladly Welcome Unprece.
dented High Waters as Evidence
Being Impregnably Situated
WERE 1T NOT FOR DAMAGE
LESS FORTUNATE PEOPLES
Sixty Foot Stage Would Mean Sui.
merging Near Al Percent Table
Lands and Valleys U. S.

Evansville, Ind, Feb. 2o.-Tha
weather bureau officials today,
warned farmers living in the lew
lands on the ohio'rivcr in this see
ton, to move to high lands, saying
the river would reach the stage of
32 feet here tomorrow.
1t Is said that reports from poiuts
on the river above here. indicating
stage of 81 feet would be reached
here by Sunday. This is two feet
above the danger mark.
Granted that at some future per.
iod there VIII be unprecedented
food stages in the Mississippi and
Ohio valleys, Cairo today, were IL
not for the damage to the farmers
| OF adjoining states, would gladly
Welcome any stage OF high water.
merely to demonstrate to the OUT
side world that the city of. Cairo
and the Cairo Drainage District is
absolutely flood proof--the imprg-
lnaplo legee systems surrounding
both Cairo and the District being
able - Withstand flood stage Of
60 feet or moro.
1t is inconceivaple to many what
a sixty foot stage signifies. Such d
stage Of water means the inundation
of q vast expanse of country-eauai
to I per cent Of The United States
the waters when reaching the 50
foot stage spreading out over this
area. an almost physical impossible
Iity
A better idea of the immensity af
such Volume of water can be OH
talned from the following:
The area approximately of the
Mississippi river from st. Paul 10
the Gull Of Mexico is about 1869
square miles The area of Lake Sa-
perior is $4,000 square miles. It
is 800 miles in length and 100
miles al its greatest breadth and l.
0lo feet deep at its greatest. Drain
ono foet of water from superior,
hardly noticeable as far as the ioss
to the great Inland Sea is concerned
and place it in the Mississippi rtysr
which would raise it within banks
an additional II feet and three
inches.
1t Therefore follows that volume
Of water which would cover nearly
I percent of the area OF table lands
and valleys OF the United States is
a physical impossibility.
Many persons are confused when
informed that Is feet is the danger
mark in the Cairo district. The
Cairo district is applied by the T..
IS Government to territory within Il
certain radius and wholly refers 10
farming lands which are below tho
i5 foot stage This rule also ap-
plies to the danger marks in ether
districts the cities in which are r.
Gated the government stations bear
ing the name for the entire district
ANA nos the cities themselves
As far as Cairo and the Drainage
District is concerned both arc ab-
solutc.y safe from repetition OF
the panicky conditions which pre-
vailed during two prior years, and
it is fos the purpose Of establishing
to tho outside world the fact taat
Cairo no longer breads annual high
stages in the river, that it is Will
Ing that the rivers may surge their
yellow floods by our doors were it
not for the injury andS attendant
misery and suffering TO less forta-
nate elites and farming country In
the two valleys which Hood stages
in the river invariably entail.