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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-13

}Fhe f reeymxm.
ne Freeman and Tribune, both
papers, per year 80. .$l.5O
Ehe Daily Freeman-Tribune by
mail, per year ........... $500
Delivered in city, per year,. $500
d. L. Hunter. go. Business Mgr.
W. F. Hunter Editor
Every hard effort generously fac
ed, sacrifice cheerfully submitted to,
every word spoken under difficulties
raise those who speak or act or suf-
fer to a higher level; endows them
with a clearer sight Of God; braces
them with will of more strength
and freedom; warns them with a
more generous and large and tender
heart.-Henry P. Liddon.
Cut out the cut-out.
And the high cost of living is
still doing business at the old
stand.
For the benefit of congress it
might be observed that the way to
adjourn is to adjourn.
1t has been several days since the
crown prince Of Germany was kill
ed the last time.
Japan is not figuring prominent
ly in war dispatches, but it is noted
that she is steadily gaining ground
in her war against Germany.
The war critics estimate that
there will be one million war or
phans in Europe by Christmas. 1t
is difficult to comprehend all that
means
They make little pretentions in
the direction of temperance, but as
effective workers to that end the
Kaiser of Germany and the car Of
Russia have them all beaten to a
fragile.
And now an old sea captain re-
ports that he discovered tribe of
wild women in South America who
had no tongues and could not talk.
He declares that is what made them
wild.
Had you ever noticed how much
more the crowd of loafers sitting
around watching workmen excavatc
a cellar or build a building knew
about the way it should be done
than did the men who were in
charge?
The federal department that has
been Investigating crop conditions
all over the United States puts
northern Iowa in the lead. OF
course that was expected by north
ern Iowa people, but the consuma-
ton of these expectations is never
theless very gratifying.
Jack Johnson contributed IS to
the Paris exchequer the other day
for using a few cuss words upon the
streets. There are a lot of Ameri-
can cities that might profit by the
Paris example of arresting men who
swear in public places. Webster
City ought to try it awhile.
If Colonel Hepburn wants to live
in Washington, why not let him
depart from Iowa in peace?-Coun-
Gil Bluffs Nonpareil
Well, who is Directing? Didn't
the people of the Eighth congress
sional district hand him his hat sew
eral years ago?
Down at Davenport the automo-
bile owners are contributing to a
fund to be expended in road work
near that city. 1t is pointed out
that the money will serve a double
purpose by furnishing employment
to many men who are out Of work
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-10-13

eff John T. Hamilton fails to
reach the state house this fall, no
democrat ever will make the goal, y
declares the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
, 1914-11-21

SMIDTS Legacy for assisting poor per
sons in St. Croix most g~raciously sane
toned under date Of Doth July 1886 it is
hereby brought to public notice, that a
balance Of interest amounting to Frcs.
1o097d will be on hand for distribution
on the LIST january 1915.
Applications containing the requisite in
formation and duly certified to be for
warded to the Government Of the Danish
West India Islands within the 22nd De-
cember a. c.
Government secretary's Office. St. Croix,
the 18th November 1914.
WILL. JACOBSEN,
act.
, 1914-11-21
BAUMANN.
PUBLICATION.

ct is hereby brought to public notice
q that Governments Secretary BAUMANN,
KID, having returned from leave Of alb
sence, has resumed his office on the 18th
inst.
Government of the Danish West India
Islands, ST Thomas, the 18th November
1914.
HELWEG-LARSEN.
, 1914-11-21
J. H. BERNER.

efter endt Orlov er vendt tilbago og under
Gaars Dato har overtaget sit Embede.
Guvernemento for de dansk-vostindiske
Ger. St. Thomas, den IS November 1911.
HELWEG-LARSEN.
, 1914-11-21

ORDINANCE
concerning
Custom House and Ship Dues
in St. Thomas and st. Jan.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22

An official dispatch from Petrograd
reported that the German armies had
advanced in Poland to the Bzura
river. They were evidently moving
on Warsaw over a wide front between
the Vistula and the Pillica, occupying
Lowicz. The Russians retired across
the Bzura river, destroying the
bridges as they went Further south,
according to the Berlin report the
Russians prepared strong positions
near Rawa and the Nida- The MAP
shows the Approximate battle line
when the Germans were within fifteer
miles OF Warsaw and when German
airships were dropping bombs on thai
city. A general view Of Warsaw
showing the Vistula river, is here
seen.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
wine, WOMEN AND
SONG GET Druggist
Mrs. Walter A. Grant Tells
OfPoverty While Husband
Enjoys LuxurieS
KEPT HOUSE FOR
OTHER THAN WIFE

Wine parties, trips to Philadelphia
with young women, purchases of
clothing, stoves. etc, for them, and
a tale of alleged neglect Of his wife,
were the sensational features brought
out at the hearing of the non-sup-
mort case against Walter A. Grant,
druggist, Of Fourth and Union streets,
in CITY Court this morning. At the
conclusion Of the trial, Judge Church
man said he would reserve decision
until Thursday as he desires to hand
down a written opinion In the case.
The defense was represented by
Harry Emmons, while Deputy City
Solicitor John f. Lynn appeared for
the State.
JUDGE Churchman refused to place the
defendant under a temporary order, az
he held such action would be contrary
10 statute. as .he motion was not made
until the completion of the hearing.
Mrs. Grant declared her husband ha.
not contributed to her support, and hac
il not been for her sister she would h'
without shoes. Mrs. Grant further as
serted that on two occasions her hus
band had taken food away from her
Mrs. Grant said she had been married
fourteen years.
Supporting Mrs. Grants story, Mrs
Josephine Walls, her sister, said she hat
helped the prosecuting witness, whom
she said was often without carfare.
Mrs. Mary Dougherty, of No. 0l
Lancaster avenue, testified that she ha'
fed Mrs. Grant.
Miss Mildred Wilkinson, who said sh'
formerly worked for the defendant, tes
titled that she visited the house No. 50I
King street with Grant. She declared
he bought her a $50 suit, but added sh
repaid him by working in his store
Miss Margaret Middleton, of No. so
King street told Of going to Philadelphi'
with Grant. She said he took her to
hotel where they had wine and food. Tn
witness said Grant bought her a ono
piece dress.
Miss Estcllc Collins, of No. 321 Eas
Fifth street. also told of going to Phila
I delphia with Miss Middleton. Grant an
Ianother man. She said she was one q
the partv at the hotel at which th
bubbling grape was uneorked. The vii
ness added the man with her purchase
clothes for her and said Grans agree
/ 10 stand good for the bill.
Mrs. Nan Williams, who formerl
b lived at No 206 Walnut street, sai
, Grant and another man came to h'
Ia house and had bottle Of wine. Graz
CONTINUED on Page p
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
Delights FOR THE
Lovers OF WAGNER
Philadelphia Orchestra In
terpretS Some Beautiful
Masterpieces Of Ger
man Composer
"PARSIFAL" NUMBER
GIVES XMAS SETTING

Before a large and fashionable audi
ence, the second of the series Of con-
certs by the Philadelphia UrcnesTra was
given in The Playhouse last night,
when an entire Wagnerian program was
presented with Leopold StokowHki, con-
ductor. It might really be termed a
Christmas concert, the first number
being three episodes from 'Parsifal," a
deeply religious work. "Parsifap was
written by Wagner for his wife, Frau
Cosima Wagner, and it was first pre-
sented on Christmas Day, 1878.
The first episode, 'Vorspiel," is In re-
ality the prelude to "Parsifal." It is a
very spiritual work that in it's thematic
material and exalted atmosphere pre-
pares the mind for the succeeding scenes.
Whil9 the principal theme of this epi-
sodS is that of suffering, there are times
when the music rises to glorious heights
and bursts into expression Of sublime
faith and inspiration.
The second episode, "The Process
sion of Gurnemanz, Kundry and Par
sifal to the Hall of the Holy Grail, /"
has much dignity and power and de-
picts the various emotions and pas
sions experienced by the different
! characters as they approach the sac
red hall of the Grail. This episode
is characteristic of the work of Wag-
ner wherein he insists on giving to
each of his characters different
themes just as he did to specific Incl
dents and inanimate objects. In the
Transformation scene, the closing
scene of the first act of "Parsifal, p
Parsifal is conducted to the hall oi
the Holy Grail and there he witnesses
the alteration of the knights. The
listener instinctively feels the mag
nificence of the transformation anC
the deep religious fervor that mus
have dominated the feelings of Parsi
= fal and Gurnemanz as they approach
ed the holy place.
Following the third episode o
"Parsifal." "Eine Faust Ouver
ture," was presented. proving to be
stirring and disquieting bit OF com
position, he stirring up the laten
inner forces. This work, is not at al
familiar and when il was first pre-
sented in 1874 in Dresden, it wa
/ called "a long enigma" However,
was entirely rewritten by Wagner an
i'm 1855 was presented again
Zurich where it received much NOR
attention. though il has never been
/ popular work. II is very dramatic
being full of fire and passion and on
\ in which the supernatural elemer
\ abOunds.
i "Waldweben." from "Siegfried
was next TO the last number on IN
program and proved TO be one OF I
] Continued on Page 8.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
Germans Hold Some Railroad
Lines Leading Into Warsaw

contact of the vast engagement in Po-
land further south to avoid all possibil-
ity of being cornered between the fort
ress OF Warsaw and Novo Goorgicysk
and the Nistula
Heavy German forces have been re-
pulsed in their efforts 10 drive an
opening in the Russian line of de-
fenses along the Bzura river. The
army of Field Marshal Won Hinden-
burg is declared to have made little
progress in the assault directed to-
ward the city Of Sochaczew. By the
counter attacks further south. IL is
believed the Russians may force a
shifting Of the German forces. dimin-
ishing the power of attack along the
Vistula and the Bzura.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
CRUISER GLASGOW HIT
BY German Gun FIRE
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec. 22.-The
British cruiser Glasgow was damaged
in the bow and stern during the battle
off the Falkland Islands during which
the German fleet of Admiral Won Spec
was sunk. This was reported from
Port Monte today where the Glas-
gov and the Bristol arrived in their
search in the Pacific for the German
cruiser Dresden. The Glasgow ap-
peared to have been hit several times,
but the damage suffered was not so
serious as to force her TO remain for
repairs. Both the Bristol and Glas-
gov proceeded north after spending n
few hours at Port Monte.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
BY KARL II. Won WIEGAND,
Copyright, 1914, by the United Press)
Copyright in Great Britain.)

GRAND GENERAL HEADQUARTERS OF KAISER IN FRANCE Dec
Cia The delayed for Official wise by
raised her voice In protest and has
action against Engnds closing OF the North Sea TO
America Germany declares submarine
ware ON al merchant shipsF
Minister Marine regarded the strongest
man in b German possibly Imperial Chancellor
ana whose marvellous is largely responsible for Ger
leaned forward and put the ques-
ou 70 me interview has granted American cor
respondent
bottle her torpedo every English or
aes shin harbor in Great Britain thereby cutting on
food supplies
Admiral Won Tirplz slowly repeated the first question
Wha America say Would not such action be only meuns
rnrlnnd nhn she $ doing % u.s. les7
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
IODAY'S war STORY

=
s. FRANCE-New gains made along
. the entire battle front. New posi-
+" tions taken by bayonet charges.
g Marked progress between the Ar
. gonne aud the Meuse.
q PUSSIA-Russian endeavoring
o TO swing battle against Germans
f. before Poland southwark by coun-
. te- attacks. Germans declared TO
IS have made little progress in the
e fighting along the Bzura River.
" AUSTRIA--severe fighting con-
g tinues in Gahcia.
ENGLAND-British cruisers Glas-
- gov and Bristol arrive at Port
Monte, Chile in search Of the
g Dresden. Glasgow was damaged IN
g the Faiklalds battle.
a 6FRMANY-Forty new o00tol
submarines being built.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
MEN FOR THE PLACES TO BE
SELECTED IN CAUCUSES LATER

floor OF the House. but he has con
sented to accept the Speakorship ten
dered unanimously to him.
Following the luncheon of the COM
mitteemen and Legislators yesterday
afternoon. short addresses were made
by Governor Charles r. Miller and by
State Chairman Mitchell, in which they
emphasized the importance of the Leg
islators carrying out the pledges Of
the party, and of eXpediting the bus
mess that will come before the Cen
eral Assembly.
The Senators and Representatives
themselves decided to caucus while
they we're all together instead of
waiting until the night before the
Legislature is to convene. The Sen
atOrs went to one room and the Rep
resentatives to another, and after a
full and frank discussion decided
upon a harmonious distribution of
the Offices in Senate and House. and
also chose Senator Walker and Rep
resentative Grantland for presiding
officers. The Senators got into tele-
phonic communication with Senator
]. Harry Anderson, of Fairmount, Sus-
sex county, and talked over their plan
with him, which he approved.
The Offices allotted to Kent and
Sussex counties are: Clerk Of the
House, reading clerks of Senate and
House, attorney Of the Senate, bill
clerk Of the Senate and sergant-at-
arms of the House. II is expected
that the bill clerk of the Senate will
/ be a Sussex man.
/ New Castle county has eleven Of the
nineteen Republican members of the
House, and five Of the nine Republican
members of the Senate, or enough to
dominate each caucus, although no ef'
fort was made by the New Castle county
members to control either caucus.
During the conference no action wa'
taken regarding the contest filed By
George Waldman, Democrat, Of the cleo
tion of Joseph Frazier, Republican, al
Senator from the Fifth district of Ken'
county. It was referred to but once II
the course of the conference. The Re
publican Senators win shape their pro
gram regarding the contest at a caucu
in Dover, 1t is expected. ~
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
Bv The United Press

By The United Press.
LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Russian forces
on the line of defense before Warsaw
are today directing a strong counter at
tack against the Germans between
Rawa and the Pilica river. Skiernie-
vice. the important vailroad point
southeast of Lowicz, has practically
been abandoned by the Russians, accord
ing to reports reaching here today.
With this backward movement by the
Russians, the Germans are in partial
possession of both railroad lines leading
to Warsaw from the west and south
west, but by their attacks beyond Rawa,
it is evident that the Russians are en-
deavoring to swing the main point Of
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
Allies Rouf Germans From
Trenches at Point of BaYonefs

for the past few days, gains were
made by the French at several points.
Between the sea and the Lys the
action during the 2lst was largely
confined to cannonading," the com
munication stated.
Between the Lys and the Aisne re-
peated attacks Of the enemy were re-
pulsed.
I'VE made gains at several points in
the regions of Carency. Mametge and
Lihons. In the region Of the Aisne and
at Rheims, cannonading continues.
"In the Champagne district and in
the Argonne We advanced by bayonet
charges, while between the Argonne
and the Meuse the French made mark
ed progress. Trenches we're taken de-
spite wire entanglements by which
they were protected"
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
BY The United Press.

By The United Press.
PARIS, Dec. 22-Driving the Ger
mans from trenches in the Argonne
at the point OF the bayonet and taxi
ing up new positions in Northern
France and Belgium on the western
end Of the battle line. the official COM
munication issued from the war Of
fee today reports new progress along
practically the entire 200 mile line
on which the allied offensive is be-
ing conducted.
In Belgium, the action yesterday
was marked by heavy cannonading.
The Germans attempted an offensive
movement between the Lys and the
Aisne, but we're repulsed About
Carency. Mametge and Lihons, where
violent fighting has been in progress
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
GERMANS EVACUATE
town OF MIDDLEKERKE
By the United Press.

By the United Press
PARIS, Dee. , After two weeks
fighting ~ an effort TO maintain their
hold on the Belgian coast, The Germans
are reported to have evacuated Middle
kcrkc, north of Ostcnd, today.
Unconlirmed reports decla-e their line
has been thrown even further back and
,hat Ostend has been evacuated.
The coast towns of Zecbruggc and
Heyst have been vigorously bombarded
bv the allied warships within the past
two days. This has been ia support OF
the general movement to clear the coast
while the French and British in the
Dixmude and Ipres region are forcing
the enemy back upon the Bruges Roul-
ers-C -COurtrai line.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
sEnyIANs REPORT ADVANCE.

y TN NHINN" 49,
VIENNA. Via London and Berlin.
Dec. 22.-"In the upper Latorcza
river district in the Carpathians,
northeast of tho Lupkow passes We
have made progress" the official
statement issued here today asserts.
Severe fighting continues on the
Krosno and Tuchow front and en- the
lower Donajec. IN southern Poland
the situation is unchanged"
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
WORE GERMAN suBMARINEs.

BY The United Press.
THE HAGUE. Via London. Dec. p.
Germany is building forty 900 ton
submarines. They will bring her
known fleet o. 'untorsoebootes" up to
90. The new vessels arc OF the latest
design ombody.ng some novel depart
ures from the former type OF Ger
man submarines.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
PLAN is TO BOTTLE UP ENEMY
CUTTING OFF FOOD SUPPLIES

The following highly significant interview with the head
navy the he granted 10 American news
paper the United Press representative several
days ago. prior nee the British coast
but the transmission until the uterane though
they highest commander Of the German Empire
cou he sanctioned and ysed by colleagues the staff
United Press.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
WALKER AND. GRANTLAND
ARE CHOSEN TO PRESIDE
OVER NEW LEGISLATURE

Csucuses of Republican Senator'S and Representa-
fiVes Held Yesterday Afternoon Also Decide Upon
Distribution of Patronage of General Assembly 10
fhe Three Counties
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
GERMANY WILL CARRY WAR TO
THE "HILT" If ENGLAND INSISTS,
ADMIRAL Won TTRPITZ DECLARES

Head of Kaiser's Navy Sees No Reason Why Nafion
Should Not Wage Submarine War Since British
Have Closed North Sea TO Neutral Ships
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
WEATHER

Fair tonight and Wednes-
day. Colder tonight. Fresh
west winds.
Evening journal., 1914-12-22
SUN AND TIDES.

AT EVENING JOURNAL OFFICE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

Million & Thomas wells will be
piped into Ardmore within sixty
days from now. The Million &
Thomas lands are being operated
by the Crystal people. Two gas
sers, two oil wells and two drilling
wells are on the land. The gas
wells will be drilled to the oil sand
when the pressure has been remov-
ed by using the gas. These wells
are shut in now and none of the gas
is being wasted. These wells have
been reported in the New York
press as being the largest gas wells
in the world and some of the old
time producers in the field who have
seen them say they are the biggest
wells they ever saw. These wells
have caused much advertising to the
field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

p. A. Chapman, the farmer who had
the courage to take an oil chance,
is here from WaXahachie. He owns a
one-fourth interest in the McMan Co.,
and that means that he has a very
nice little fortune if he did not own
some big Texas farms. He made his
fortune in the farming business and
when an opportunity came to enter
the oil business ne was equipped with
the means to take q chance and in do
ing so he made a lucky stroke that
has put him in the business He will
visit here for short time with his
son, Fred Chapman. and with Robert
McFar!in, president of the McMan
company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

s. j. Bradford. vice president of the
Parkersburg Rig and Reel Co., has
returned from business trip to Tul-
sa. This company has a complete
stock of wooden tanks on hand at the
new town in the oil fields. These
tanks range in size from 100 to 1000
barrels. and Mr.. Bradford says an
idea of the rapidity or production can
be had from the fact that his company
sold a car of these tanks in the past
three days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

A. l.. Funk of the Gypsy Oil Co. is
here from Tulsa spending a few days
with S. B, Dorm who represents that
company here and will remain until
the latter part of the week. Mr.. Funk
stated that his company had closed
40 important deals recently, but that
they thought well OF the Healdtou
6eld
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

Clay ]. Webster is here from Kan
sas City and has made some invest
ments in the oil fields. Mr.. Webster
Il producer in the Tulsa district and
w,n likely enter this field as an op-
erator He began his business career
at Sulphur aud has many friends in
tsis section of the state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

Nea, Smith. a land owner in the
oil fields in company with II, M. Ev-
ans, cashier of the Security State
Bank of Lexington. Okla, is in the
city from Lexington. These gentle
men are here prospecting and 'ook-
.ng over the fields.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

w. e. Murrin of Tulsa is here. The
men of the oil fraternity call him
Billie Murrin and they all know him.
He is an operator in the northern
Oklahoma fields and has been on
visit to the west Texas fields about
Moran and other places where oil
has been recently found. He made
investments in west Texas and is
here to make some purchases in the
Healdton pool.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

The Malorey Oil and Gas company
in their first well in northwest of
GA-3. are 750 feet deep. and are under
roaming This well ought 10 beet
roaming. This well ought 20 be
brought In Thursday or Friday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05

We have for sale 2 shares of Bayou
t191D and shares of Ideal.
3-3t RAMSEY & RAMSEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-03-05
Oil Maps.

Oil maps of Carter and adjoin-
ing counties, both ownership and
Typographical, also township plats.
]. B. WHITE, Architect,
Office Over Ardmore National Bank
4-6 Ardmore, Oklahoma.