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Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
MEXICAN FLEET WILL FLY
U. S. FLAG UNDER NEW ACT

San Diego, Sept. 5.-The ships of
the Compania Naveria del Pacifco viii
all be in this harbor within a few
days, and president Martinez an
nounces that they will nave American
registry instead of Mexican registry.
under the provisions of the new act
of Congress. They are on their way
here from the south with the excep-
ton of the Victoria, which has the
run TO Ensenada
They are the General Pesquira,
Manuel Herrerias, Ramon Corral, Ber-
nardo Reyes, Benito Juarez, ]. A. Linn
entouc land the Victoria. This will
bring -abeat 100 officers hereto iips,
Captain San Martin, who was MUIR
dered at the leading Mexican port
while trying to bring his ship away,
will be inferred here. His body was
cmbalmed on ship of the American
fleet and is being brought here on
the Manuel Herrerias.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
MARKET REPORTS
Los Angeles Produce Market.

Los Angeles, Sept. 5.--Impelled, they
explained, by the fact that they can
not obtain adequate supplies at nor
NAL prices, Los Angeles wholesalers
yesterday advanced quotations on
fiours. wheats, oats and barley.
Farmers, it was charged by the
dealers, hope to reap enormous profits
as result of the European war, and
consequently are holding their stocks
for high figures.
Green and wax beans were said to
be scarcer yesterday on the produce
market. The advance fixed 61a @7 i
round as the quotation. An easier
tone was apparent in the potato mar
ket and Merced sweets were offered
at IA az. pound.
Secretary O. c. Pickrell of the Pro-
Guce Exchange of Los Angeles report
ed yesterday the following recapts:
Eggs, 1913 cases; butter, 25,060 pounds;
cheese, 27S0 pounds; potatoes, 1890
sacks; onions, 2100 sacks; sweet pota-
, toes, 4l3 sacks; apples, 11,524 boxes.
tomatoes, 657 boxes; peaches, s6l
boxes. and grapes, 675 boxes.
Local ranch eggs, per dozen--Se-
lected, 40; candled, 38; case count. SO,
California creamery butter, per
IpounG-Fresh extras, 20; fresh firsts,
t27.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

The representative of the bankers,
cotton growers and Chamber Of Com
merce who have been in Los Angeles
in conference with bankers in that
city have returned with declarations
that the people of this valley can rest
assured that there will be an abun-
dance of money supplied to take care
Of the cotton crop.
On the same train Postmaster G..
w. Collins returned from Washing
ton and stated that just before leav-
ing the capital the valley delegation
interviewed Secretary McAdoo and
were emphatically assured in the same
way that the valley would be taken
care CT.
The Los Angeles delegation returned
with the understanding that there
would be no further delay, but that
the money would be available in very
few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05


There was no definite promise of
the amount Of money to be provided
IN total or by the bale, but assurance
was given that the amount would be
ample TO meet the requirements.
The locking up Of $3,000000 on $4,-
100000 worth Of cotton by the loss
Of market has hit the valley a rather
hard jolt, and has tightcned money
tc degree that has been felt by
everybody, and now that the Los An
geles banks are to finance the crop
Until the market has a chance to
right itself, even though it may take
year, there will be "a large amount
Of money available, while the market
will undoubtedly stiffen to a degree
which will enable some of the crop
tC be sold advantageouSly.
The buyers have been taking advan-
tage Of the situation, and cotton has
sold as low as 712 cents, but there
is no likelihood Of more being sold at
so low a rate, and the growers will
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

four times. Death was instant.
The officials were Immediately no
titled and Sheriff Meadows anl two
deputies made flying trip to the
scene of the crime Brack was at
once taken into custody in company
with two negroes, D. Armstrong and
George Lisk, charged with carrying
concealed wapons. At The time q
their arrest both men were armed.
A coroner's inquest was held this
morning at Shafer's und -tthii'g = par
lors and the jury retnrncl q verdict
..tha4 he came to his death ly gun
shot wound at the han.ls q 7 I.
TT 1I55--'sscss. CO.
Mr.. Wilsie was absent at the i.i.ie
of the trouble, having been sornding
the past few days III Los Aaeeirs az
business. He retHrn.1 tilii msrn'sg
shortiy after the murder
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
HOLD GOLDEN JUBILEE
By United Press Associations

(By United Press Associations
Chicago, Sept 5.-Twenty-five thou
sand visitors from adjoining states
were expected to arrive here during
the day for the three-day celebration
of the golden jubilee of the Knights
of Pythias. In conjunction with these
ceremonies the forty-fifth anniversary
of the Knights of Pythias organiza-
lion in Illinois will be observed.
Today is Pythian field day. Crack
drill teams competed this afternoon
at Comiskey Baseball Park and there
were athletic and vaudeville features.
A reception was held at the Auditor
ium hotel for Pythian Sisters. Fol-
lowing a banquet this evening ju-
lilee rage class was to be initiated
at the Nedinah Temple. Governor
Ralston of Indiana was scheduled to
address a meeting Sunday afternoon
in the Auditorium theatre. A big pa
ladc on Monday will bring the eele-
bration to a close.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
ENVELOPING MOVE
STARTED LAST NIGHT
(By r. P. Merrick)

OBy International News Servfce)
Paris, Sept 5.-Swinging eastward
and southwark ma wide turning
movement, the German army of the
north has taken up a position which
threatens To cut off the allies from
Paris, their base.
The official admission of the French
war office that the Germans have
reached Lafere, Souz and Jourre, "a
miles east Of Paris, and that the Ger.
man battle line now stretches south
Of Rheims, shows that the French
and English have fallen back at
least forty miles in a southeasterly
direction from the position which they
held between Senils and Compeigne.
The war office statement made at
l:50 this morning made no mention of
any fighting, but declared the Ger
man maneuver' had not succeeded anv
better than on the preceding days.
The lines of the French and English
are still intact, though the circular
movement of the Germans had the
effect Of concentrating the forces of
the allies into a much more comnact
formation than was previously MAIN
tanned.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Definite Assurance Given
Of Money for Cotton

,robably realize more than $3,00o,0o0
for the crop.
There Is considerable cotton already
picked and ready TO turn into mon
", though the picking has been slow
because of the shortage Of money,
and aow hundreds of more pickers will
lie put at work.
Thus far the picking has been in
volunteer fields, hut the planting OF
this year is now also ready for pick
ing IN many fields, and the harvest
Of all cotton fields will from this
tine forward go on rapidly.
The advances will be made on cot
ton in bales in the storage yards TO
he established The usual require
ment is that the cotton be in ware
kous5a, but both the government and
the Los Angeles bankers realize that
in this rainless country the yard is
preferable to warehouse, the risk
Of fire being much less, and advances
will he on cotton in yards here.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
HOW 5000 GERMANS MET
FATE AND SuRRENDERED
lRy international News servicel

(By International News Service)
Paris, Sept. 5.-The annihilation Of
a force Of 5000 Germans, who cap
tured Luheville and in turn were at
tackled by the French was described
today by the German commander, who
was captured and taken prisoner 20
Fort Richelieu.
"The French evacuated Lunevile
sitter a short resistance, and we en-
tered in triumph, elated at the ease
with which we won victory. We did
not kEow that, while they were hold
ing us back, the French had moved
mass Of artillery to the heights
overlooking the town, where they
were planted behind a screen of foli-
age.
owe had no sooner taken possession
of the city and hoisted the German
flag than the bonlbardment opened.
The shells fell into the city in tor.
rent Of destruction. Soon a number
of buildings were on fire, and men
were dropping in the streets on every
side. The streets were filled with them
and The wreckage Of shattered houses
hid many more. We tried to move
forward and capture the French guns,
but were swept back by the fire.
Within two hours only 23O0 of the
original 5000 We're left alive, and most
CT these bore wounds. The situation
was desperate and | determined 10
surrender"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Rushing Troops Back.

London, Sept. 5.--A dispatch from
Copenhagen indicates that the Ger-
mans are rushing back heavy bodies
Of troops fro mthe French frontier to
fight the Russians. The president Of
Germany's military staff, controlling
the railways, anaos gces that the prin-
cipal lines will be given over tempo
rarily to the transportation of troops.
Further indications are that troops
are being withdrawn from Alsace and
Lorraine.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
FEARS FOR ALLIES
ARE FELT IN PARIS
(By William Phillips Sims)
Try United Press Associations

Paris, Sept. 5.-Fears are enter
tained that the French and British
allies are in danger of being sur
rounded today. The left wing is des-
perately harassed and has retired on
the reserves, where it is preparing to
meet another attack.
The German army crossing the
Meuss also has driven back the French
center.
German cavalry scouts are report
ed close to the outer ring of Paris
forts.
An Antwerp dispatch said German
prisoners have declared the Kaiser
will take Paris and Antwerp at any
cost.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
GERMANS TO TRY TO
FORCE ENGAGEMENT
(gy United Press Associations)

Paris, Sept. 5.-The Germans are
concentrating for supreme effort,
military officers stated. 1t is be-
ieved they will attempt to force a
general engagement before attacking
Paris. Gneral Gallieni said the city's
defenders are already in contact with
the cnemy and is is officially an
Hounced that constant skirmishing is
progressing, and movements of the
opposing armies continued, both ap-
assuming positions previously
decided on. There has been no at
tempt by the enemy against our va
rious positions
Vote California Dry
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
AUSTRIAN FORCE IS
TRYING TO ESCAPE
(ny International News Servicel

(By International News Service)
Petrograd, Sept. 5.--The two corps
Of 10000 men of the Austrian army,
defeated east of Lemberg and cut off
from the main forces and retreating
to the River San, are ,at bay in the
hills surrounding Grodent, Is miles
west of Lemberg, according to a dis
Patch from the front.
Russian troops are rushing through
the swamps to surround the Ausrians,
lut they occupy strong positions in
the lake region, and to the east, south
and west are swamps, through which
the Russians will be able to take ar
tillery only with the greatest diff
Guilty.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
ALLIES FALL BACK
IN STRATEGIC MOVE
(By Herbert Temple J
(By International News Seryice)

tBy international News Service)
London, Sept. 5.--The armies of
England and France remain undefeat-
ed. That is the big news of the hour.
Although the left wing of the An
elo-French army has been falling back
for two weeks "for strategical rea-
sons the lines remain -unbroken and
have inflicted tremendous losses upon
the Germans.
Ever since the battle at Mons
opened two weeks ago the movemnts
of the French and English have been
towarc, the rear, first in northwest
erly direction, then southerly.
News of decisive victory by the
Russians over the Austrians in Ga
licia, who have captured Lemberg, is
expected to arouse the spirits of the
French and British and at the same
time discourage the Germans and in
spire them with reckless and danger
GUS movements.
Another week has passed and Paris
still is asfe. The closing week was
expected to witness great feats on
the part of the German army, be-
cause of the anniversary of the Bat
tie OF Sedan. The Germans have made
progress, but have yet to win a de-
cisive victory, the news of which
would relieve the gloom which must
certainly be felt in Berlin
The statement of the government at
midnight indicated that the Germans
are trying big enveloping movement,
not in an effort to cut off any sin
gle portion of the allied army, but to
surround the entire force.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
A Late RepOrt.

By International News Service)
Paris. Sept. 5 (2:30 p. m.)-The
following official announcement has
Just been made by the military au-
thorities: at looks as though the
enemy is continuing its large round
ing movement, leaving Paris on the
right and moving in a southeasterly
direction"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Livestock Market.

Chicago, Sept. 5.-Hogs-Receipts.
$4,000; slow; bulk, S.80@9.2O; light.
S.95@9.4O; mixed, S6O@9,40; heavy
&.50@9.25; rough, 8.50@s.65; pigs.
5.O0@S.6O,
Caatle-Receipts, $500: weak;
beeves, G.7O@10.sO; steers, 6.50@9.20;
stockers and feeders, 5.40@S.l5; COWS
and aeifers, 3.75@925; calves, 1900
1150.
Shocp--Receipts, 10000; steady
Sheep. 4.75@.575; yearlings, 5000
Gao; lambs, 6.00@7.85.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
OLDSMOBILE COMES
TO THELOCAL FIELD

The Oldsmobile will thi syear have
its first proper representation in the
valley. C. E. Coggins is OH his way
over from San Diego today with a
1915 model and will hereafter act as
the local agent. The Oldsmobile is
one Of the great cars that heretofore
has neglected this field.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Losses Estimated.
(By Interna tional News Servicel

(By Interna tional News Service)
London, Sept. 5.-The Standards
correspondent at Paris estimates the
losses of the French, between Paris
and the Belgian frontier, at 10000
killed and 10000 wounded. He places
the German losses at $50, 900, of whom
10000 were killed. This makes the
losses of the war to date close to
three-quarters of million men.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
GERMANY CLAIMS
CONTINUED SUCCESSES
fBv united Press Associationsl

fBy United Press Associationsl
Berlin, via The Hague, Sept. s.
uninterrupted German successse in
France are annuonced by the war Of
flee. 1t is stated the Kaiser's troops
are reinforcing the German armies in
East Prussia and the Austrians in
Galicia. The Lemberg defeat is de-
clarei to be merely strategic move.
The public is expecting to hear that
Paris has fallen. Food is cheap.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
General Mobilization,

(By International News Service)
Paris, Sept. "a Rome dispatch
today states that General Rava has
taken command of the Italian troops
and that an order has been issued for
q general mobilization of troops at
once.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

Berlin, Sept. 5-A dispatch to the
Tageblatt states the following prison.
ers are now in the hands Of the Ger
mans: French, 2S3 Officers, $4,000
men; Russians, 70 officers, 10000
men; Belgians, 10000.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
T0day's News Today

The news you are reading in
these columns today you can get
in tomorrow mornings Los Ange-
les and San Diego papers when
they get here tomorrow night, or
In New York papers when they
get here week from now, If you
prefer to read ancient history.
Most people prefer the news when
It Is news.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
REQ is TO FIGURE
PROMINENTLY HERE

Morrison & smithef Of the Central
Garage have been APPOINTED agents
for the REQ automobile, which has al
/ eady gained prominent place in the
valley. They have one of the beau
tiful machines of the 1916 pattern OH
exhibit.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
AUSTRIA ADMITS
SERIOUS REVERSES
fpY United Press Associationsl

tPy United Press Associations
Vienna, via Rome, Sept 5.-The
Austrian war office today admitted
serious reverses in Russian Poland.
This is attributed to General Four
nier's failure to hold the Tomasgo
position against the Russians. Un-
til the Lemberg defeat the Austrians
in Poland were successful This
weakened their northern position and
disaster ensued Germans arrived be-
fore The fighting was over, but too
late to save the Austrians, though
they covered the latters' retreat. The
dead included two division generals.
1t is admitted that eastern Galicia
has Leen abandoned to the Russians.
More German reinforcements are en-
route today.
Petrograd, Sept. 5.-The war office
has announced that "the Russians are
vigorously offensive in East Prussia,
with 100000 soldiers operating. The
Austrians have been completely
crushed by Grand Duke Nicholas.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05
Barley Market.

San Francisco, Sept. 5.---In the TO-
cal grain pit today no sales Of barley
options were reported. Feed barley
was quoted at Lib and 100 per CEN
tai. Receipts Of barley today we're
62,796 centals.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-05

Vote California Dry
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05

in this city almost seventy years, hav-
ing come here at the age Of ninetsoo-
He learned the milling business with
his father, but did not follow 1t after
the latter's death. He became car
perter and later contractor and
builder and erected a large number OF
substantial structures in this city.
Later he turned to gardening and built
a green house which he continued for
decade. He then retired from an ac-
tive business life. His activities were
interrupted by the Civil war, for on
August H. 1852 he enlisted with Com.
pany r, Thirty-Sixth Iowa Volunteer
infantry with, which he served three
years. He was detailed for mechanical
work, being engaged on construction
work most of the time. He entered
the service as duty sergeant and was
honorably discharged, having render.
ed valuable aid to his country.
On December 8. 1856, he was united
in marriage with Miss Sarah Cochran,
who was born near Xenia, Green coun-
ty, Ohio, April 10, 1886, Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers became the parents of three
children, Charles, who died in infancy,
in 1862, William p, and Henry G.. CT
Ottumwa who with Mrs. Myers sur
vive.
Mr.. Myers held membership in the
futile post G. A. r. and was loyal
and honored representative of that or
ganization. He cast his first presiden-
tial vote in 1S48 for Zachary Tavior
and in 1856 supported John G. Ere
mont Twice he was elected city as
SCISSOR and served for four years. He
made eleven assessments of Ottumwa
having been deputized for the work on
other occasions by other assessors.
A brother, John M. Myers and sis
ter, Mrs. Sarah Coffin, both of Boise
City, Idaho, also survive.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05
WHEAT IS AGAIN
BOOSTED A LITTLE
BuLLIsH REPORTS FROM LIVER.
POOL ARE FOLLOWED BY
ADVANCE IN Y. S. MARKETS.

Chicago. Dec Wheat developed
some fresh strength today owing 10
continued advance in prices at Liver
pool. The bulls were made caucus
however, by assertions from brltlsh
trade authorities that imports from the
United States would be gradually re-
duced to four million bushels week:
Beside sthe Argentina harvest was SAID
to be making excellent progress. AFTER
opening N to &c higher, the mafket
hesitated somewhat, but then scored d
moderate new upturn.
Reports that all drought RECORDS LOT
twenty wears had been broken in west
ern Kansas operated as help to the
bulls. So also did talk of possible Ger
man interference with Argentina SNIP
ments to Great Britain the close Was
strong 1@1A@2Ac above last night
Corn showed tendency to sag. Inc
bear argument was that receipts were
too heavy for current requirements.
Opening prices, which varied from the
same as last night to 1sc lower, were
followed by little setback all around
and later something of a rally.
The finish was unsettled at NO n c
to NC net advance. 4
Scantiness of country offers helped
to steady oats. Transactions were al
most entirely between pit spectators.
Higher prices for hogs gave lit TO
provisions. The receipts at the yards
here and throughout the west were
much smaller than has been the case
Of late.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05
EDDYvILLE.

Mrs. David Moran has returned from
an extended visit with relatives in
Indiana and Ohio.
Mrs. F.. z. Vance and Mrs. Ella Red
dick Of Rosvile, Ca. who were guests
Of their mother Mrs. Lucy Lafferty.
went to Des Moines Friday to visit
their friend Mrs. Eda Hedrick.
number from Eddyville attended
the De Moss sale on the Beamer farm
Friday The Royal Neighbors of the
Eddyville lodge served lunch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Bland, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Balm ana children, Mrs. c. Prall
and son and Mrs. Fac Bland of Shad-
rick, Okla, Zoe Thayer and Wanda
Myers were entertained at the J. Il. Ell
lenwood home home Friday
DR.. Cone Of Oskaloosa was a profess
sional visitor in, Eddyville Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. W. Strong, Mr.. and
Mrs Ed Nye and daughters of Ottum-
wa spent Thursday in Eddyvjile isit-
ing their mother Mrs. w
Mr.. and MRS.. VIM Mrs.
Bell Truax are spending the w~-. in
Des Moines visiting friends
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mcintyre enter
tanned number of relatives Thanks
giving day, this being the time when
the family hold their annual reunion.
Thirty relatives were present, four
generations being represented.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-05
JOsH|A h. MYERS, OTTUMWAs OLDEST
PIONEER RESIDENT CALLED BY DEATH
WELL KNOWN MAN ANSWERS
SUMMONS AFTER RESIDENCE
OF SEVENTY YEARS.
CAME HERE IN ls45
Father and Family Lived in Two Story
Frame House Located Upon Pre-
sent Site of Harper g. Mcln-
tire Hardware Building.

Josiah Fl. Myers, aged So years and
one of the best known as well as the
Oldest pioneer resident of Ottumwa
died at IL o'clock noon. today at his
home, 1856 North Davis street
Death came as the elimination of a
months illness during the greater part
OF which time he was not confined to
his bed. The funeral services will be
the residence and burial will be made
In Ottumwa cemetery.
Born in Virginia.
Josiah H. Myers was born in Bote-
tourt county, Virginia, now Roanoke
county. February 5, 1926. son of John
and Elizabeth (Britts) Myers, natives
of the same locality The paternal
grandfather, John Myers, was a Hes
sian, who came from Hesse-Cassel as
one of the soldiers hired by Louis
PHILIPPE and sent by King George III
of England to aid in putting down the
Rebellion" in America. His sympath-
les aroused in the new world he de-
serted and joined Washington's army.
John Myers, father of Josiah II. Myers,
was born in 1892 and died on farm
near Ottumwa. Nov. 80. 1866. The fam
lily arrived in Ottumwa in 1S45, two
years after the city was plated 1t
was on the first of May. 1S43 that this
territory was opened up to settlement,
the government having purchased it
from the Sac and Fox Indians. Hav-
ing followed the miller's trade in Vir-
ginia. a mill was erected by the son,
Joel B. Myers and brother-in-law. Dav-
Id Armstrong. This was a sawmill,
the first in the county of Wapello, and
there was also a. pair Of burrs for
grinding grain for -four or meal. 1t was
located on the north bank of the river
at the foot of Market street. The husi-
ness was conducted under the firm
name of Myers, Armstrong & Coffin.
the third partner being son-in-law of
the senior partner John Myers. The
sons-in-law, Messrs Armstrong and
Coffin, afterward withdrew while Mr..
Myers operated the mill alone for
twelve years, saving all the lumber
that was used in building operations in
Ottumwa in the early days.
His son, the deceased, has resided