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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08

Glen Cove. N. Y, July 7.-Extraor-
dfnary efforts were being made by
wireless, it was reported here, to de-
termine whether a portion of the
hundred pound shipment of dynamite
sent Frank Holt at Niosset, L. l., was
aboard the Cunard liner Saxonla
which sailed from New York for Liv-
erpool July 8.
1t was reported that Holt had writ
ten his wife at Dallas, Texas. that the
Saxonia would be, destroyed by an ex-
plosion today.
In the letter alleged to have been
written by Holt to his wife, 1t was
said, Holt asserted that either the
Saxonia or Philadelphia would be de.
stroyed by an explosion July Z. The
Philadelphia sailed July for Liver.
pool
Announcement that such a letter
had been written was made by one
of the men who called on Holt yester-
day and talked with him for some
time.
Warned by Wireless.
Washington. D. c., July Wireless
dispatches have been sent by the navy
department to the liners Saxonia and
Philadelphia, warning them OF Frank
Hollis assertion that they were in
danger of internal explosions today.
The navy acted after receiving copy
Of Holt's letter to his wife from the
authorities at Glen Cove
Plots Are Frequent.
New York, July III. c. Hill, rep
resentative of an American automo-
bile company that has made large
shipments of military automobiles to
the allies. arrived here today on the
Espagne and said that a British ship,
loaded here in May with cargo OF
automobiles and grain for the French
army was found to have two bombs
on board when she reached her desti-
nation. Mr.. Hill refused to give the
name of the ship saying that to do so
might hamper an investigation now
under way.
ut has also been found,'' Mr.. Hill
said, that attempts to destroy or
make useless automobiles shipped to
the allies are frequent. We are COM
PEELED to keep at Havre large force
of mechanics to examine carefully
each machine even before tested On
several occasions during the past few
months there has been found emory
dust in the cylinders which will soon
make the car useless and in some In.
stances borings have been made in
vital parts Of the machinery"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08
Holt, Before Dying, Admits
Plot to Sink Steamers
on Way to Europe
DYNAMITE PLACED
IN VESSELS HOLDS
Today Predicted as Time for
One Of Two Ships to Be
Sent to the Bottom

New York, July 7.-The Amer
lean line received today a wireless
message from the captain Of the
steamship Philadelphia saying that
every thing aboard had been identI-
fled and that all was we'll.
Boat Commissioner Woods an
nounced that the saxonia had been
caught by wireless and advised to
steer toward the philadelphia.
New York, July 7.-Three ships
sailing from this port to Havre
and reaching there last May, It
was learned from an authoritative
source today, were found to have
unexpIoded bombs aboard, the
missiles having been placed on
the ships in this city before sail
Ing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-07-08

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Memorial Day Campers Register

More than 1900 campers-scoutmasters and
scouts-haVe registered for the Memorial Day
encampment near Haddonheld, N. j. Final
plans announced at the ScoutmasteTs'
Round Table, at headquarters. 5th and Chest
nut streets, last night. Er. Frank Bacon Ham
cock spoke Camp Sanitation and Com
missioner Goodman suggested programs for
weekend camps: The program for the en-
campment as outlined includes treasure hunt,
swimming daily and camphres at night Troops
brass hands will give concerts Saturday. Sun
day morning nonsectarian religious service
will be held and opportunity will be given for
scouts Of all faiths to attend services in
churches OF their denominations. In the after
review will be held Monday morning and new
RASH OF the Camden County Y. NJ. c, A. OFF,
eial Inspection and awarding of prizes will
conclude the encampment. The additional
troops and the number OF scouts, which regis
tered since the last list was published, are:
Troop rs. Scoutmaster Pancoast, 10; Troop 49,
10; Troop Ts, Scoutmaster Wlnelander IL;
Troop /, Scoutmaster Kern, TO- Troop no.
Assistant Scoutmaster Ullman, 10; Troop "a
seoutmaster Taylor, 10; Troop 80. scoutmaster
Fisher, II; Troop SO. Scoutmaster Mardin, ~ /;
Troop 1874. Scoutmaster Bechtel, Is; Troop T3
ScoutmnAter AcKeOwn, II; Troop los, Scout
master Wells. A. Troop 02, Scoutmaster Gold
smith. 25; Troop SO, Scoutmaster EastbuTn, rs (;
Troop 1l2, Scoutmaster Roaton, is; Troop 4U
Scoutmaster Schultz II; Troop Z, Scoutmaster
Campbell, 10; ScoutmasteT ROsengarten "A;
Troop 35, ScOutmaster Crowther, II; Troop I4l,
Scoutmaster Morse, 25; Troop Ia ScOutnla 81
Reeves. 9, and Troop ~. scoutmaster r. q.
Fisher. Ia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
WHOLE STATE ASTIR
FOR GOOD ROADS DAY
Army of 100000 Men Expected
, ito Engage in Work Tomor-
row.

HARRISBURG, May 25-one hundred
and fifty thousand men will be on the
roads of the State tomorrow, according
to statement issued today by the State
Highway Department. The Department
has been in touch with the organizations
in SO of the 66 counties outside of Phil
adelphia, and has secured this prelimi-
nary estimate as to the number of men
pledged to work. With clearing weather
reported from virtually all points in the
State. II is expected that the original
Good Roads Day plans will be carried
out in nearly every county, In those
counties where rainfall was so heavy that
two days of clear weather will not suf-
flee to dry the roads enough to work, post
ponement may be had until Wednesday,
June q
Governor Brumbaugh, having placed his
services at the disposal of the State High
way Department, is to accompany First
Deputy State Highway Commissioner
Joseph W. Hunter and the Statistician of
the Department on trip through Cum
bsrland County. during which the Gov
ernor will have an opportunity to show
his skill as a road-maker.
Commissioner Cunningham will leave
Pittsburgh early in the morning and will
spend the day in a tour of Allegheny and
Washington Counties. During the rest of
the week, Commissioner Cunningham will
inspect the work in the western and
northwestern counties.
Chief Engineer W. d. Uhler viii leave
for Philadelphia late this afternoon and
will spend Statewide Good Roads Day
In Chester, Delaware. Montgomery and
Bucks counties, possibly getting into the
southern end of Berks County before the
day is over In Bucks County, Mr.. Uhler
will inspect the work being done on the
Newtown road where the State, at the
request of the good roads enthusiasts,
sent 500 tons of crushed stone to be
placed on the road.
In the northeastern part of the State,
Second Deputy State Highway Commits
sioner E. A. Jones will represent the De-
partment, and will put in the day in
Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne coun-
ties Maintenance Engineer George H
Biles will spend the day in and around
Harrisburg, taking a trip up TO Millers-
burg and the Lykens Valley to inspect
the work being done there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
TALY'S SONGBRDS
IMMUNE FROM WAR
Most of Country's Operatic
Stars Are Above the Military
Age.

AS II happens. no italian singers of
prominence liable to military service were
in Italy at the opening of hostillties.
Those singers and conductors who have
been visiting their native country are
all over the age of 80, the maximum age
for reservists, and there will be no
obstacles in the way of their returning
to America, unless Italy should decide
to call for men over &c.
Caruso is now in Buenos Aires, and
while he expected to spend few months
at his home In Italy. 1t Is taken for
granted by his friends that he will re-
turn to New York, where Scott is now
living, as we'll as Pasquale Amato, Luca
Botta and Giovanni Martinelli. The last
two are of military age and will take no
chances on the lenlent attitude of their
Government toward artists.
Gatti-Casazza, Arturo Toscanini and
Giorg!o Polacco the conductors, and
Giulo Setti chorus master, all of whom
are now in Italy, are above the military
age. Ricardo Tegani. the baritone, is
now in Italy, but 1t is thought he will
be able to convince the authorities that
they can do with one less baritone in
the army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Hints for Overnight Hikes
BY AARON SMITH
Assistant Scoutmaster Troop O..
Gettysburg Scout Scribe.

In view Of the fact that the coming warm
weather VIII cause many OF the troops to
coming eneampment at Haddonheid, a few
hints i,, or what not to forget on these hikes
have found that u much PfV of The s Joy of oVeT
nlght mixing and weekend camps Is lost
equipment was forgotten. II seems that as a
rule the thought that the camp is only for
he can get along without many things which,
@ @wnen ne reaches the camp, he finds that he
Perhaps the most important part Of tho
Sap SSaamp equipment lie an axe. No matter II the
Is necessary. Lamps lanterns are another
lmportant part of the equipment which are
the best for camping where carbon lamps Ure are
iiot, mot ootalnabie; OIL lamps are to be used as
their being kicked over g.o and the oil eaEIns az
out; 1t should also be remembered that the
and there is no such thing IN @ as 5' too many @ % biam
tsSd sstS IN efmR bId For sleeping purposes some pro
coHcho viii best serve this purpose oIST sdsplns
Ps Bsss 81 s,, should u, ALSO be made up These can
left open at one end THIS can fHfS bo ri allied .GE,i wt
grass. or, in the case of tho Haddonfeid en-
sSfapr baG tSn wh M straw Raw and makes @ much
afford. N'''''
oHy Wa,sr as ,6s pals another important item
eFSv|gg5 SnS Es falling ntO It. sdo should ALSO e
Without wi eye every fellow dipping his cup into The
pau, Each scout should not fail to provide
himself with eating utensils. plate bowl,
knife fork and spoon are necessary and each
scout should carry his utensils in n sack.
There should also be provided several large
spoons for serving. AS personal cleanliness
enters into camp life as much as in city llfe
the individual scout should not forget to bring
with him the articles necessary for his toilet,
At the Haddonfield encampment those scouts
who expect to go I'm swimming should provide
themselves with bathing suits and towels.
New troops who are going out for their first
overnight hike would do well to Inspect their
equipment before going. and make sure that
everything that Is necessary Is included.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
DRYS SAY FIGHT TO GUST 1000
CHICAGO SALOONS ONLY BEGUN

Declare Defeat of Their Measure by
Councils "Shows Enemy's Strength"
CHICAGO, May 25.-The fight to drive
Chicago's 1000 saloons from the city by
1916 has merely begun. This was the
assertion today of dry leaders, following
the burial of Alderman Charles Mer-
RAMS measure to prohibit the sale of
anything but beers and light wines by
the City Council last night. The meas
ure prohibiting sale of gin. whisky,
rum, brandy and similar splrituous
drinks. including all mixed concoctions,
lost, 20 to IL.
"we now know the enemy's strength"
said Professor Merriam today, land we
shall draw our own battle lines ac-
cordingly."
In the meantime, fight on Chicago's
largest hotels and saloons, which make
no pretense of obeying the State Sum
day closing law, continued today. The
Chicago Citizens Committee, engineer
ing this campaign, reiterated its deter
mination to prosecute to the limit every
proprietor who keeps his bar open. The
fight today centred around four of Chi
cago's largest hosteries, the Sherman,
the La Sale. the Congress and Palmer
House, all in the loop district. 1nvesti-
gators last Sunday say they found the
bars at these places running as on any
weekday. The committee gave the pro-
prietors until today to promise they will
not reopen next Sunday. A fifth hotel
proprietor already has given a promise
to remain closed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
eBACK TO BABIES" MOVE
Ladies of the Maccabees to Advance
Orphan Adoption Plan.


Which do you love the best. a baby
a dog or kitten? Would you rather
fondle and bring up little human waif
or are your loving tendencies satisfied
with prize pomeranian or angora?
The Ladies of the Maccabees want to
know ASd II your answer is the way
they think it ought to be, they will pro-
vide you with an orphan to receive your
affections.
Steps TO counteract the pet-loving wave.
which seems to be sweeping unchecked
through the country. are being taken
BY the ladies. who are meeting in a three
day conference in New York, and II their
plans are carried out Pennsylvania and
Philadelphia will see a decrease i'm the
number OF women whose principal oc-
eupation in life seems to be leading a
dog around on a string.
The back to the babies" movement
was launched in Michigan with good re-
suits, Already many OF the women OF
that State who have no children OF their
own have given up their pets and adopted
children. According 10 Mrs. Alberta
Dreelle, the pioneer OF the crusade, there
are Infinitely more destitute children in
need OF care and attention than there
are animals. and once a woman's afec-
tIon Is transferred from dog to a child
nothing can get Il away. II Is expected
the movement will become nation vide.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Troop 81 (scoutmaster Godwinl

The ''Hill scouts" took a bird census of the
s sspPeT WisSahick9n .a T , on hike under Assistant
than 80 different birds. Those on the hike
we're Patrol Leader, E.; Ewald. Scouts j.
Randall. j. Deisenroth, j. shyezewslsy and c.
Patt, Jr;. ", Meirs and f.. Esgerton and
Scoutmaster II. l.. Goodwin. series of lee
lures is being given for the troop, Included
among them were a visit to the home OF N.
Trotter, of Chestnut Hill. where his fine col
lection OF birds and stuffed animals was ex-
amined: an illustrated lecture on Moths and
Their Habits" by Doctor Pepper. of the Uni
versty OF Pennsylvanla; q practical lecture on
First Aid" by Dr. Norris Vaux, OF Chestnut
Hill. and drill work by j. Smms. The troop
has adopted the Curtis plan for financing
troops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
pAN-AMERTCANS TALK
ON BANK PROBLEMS
Money Crisis Due to European
War Considered by Financial
Experts.

WARRINGTON. May 25.-Internatlonai
Banking problems loomed prominently IN
the Pan-American Financial Congress to-
day Governor Hamlin and Paul M. War
burg, international banking expert of the
Federal Reserve Board, made the two
( principal addresses They told Of the
money crisis caused by the war, referred
to the Americas present financial isola-
tion and discussed readjustment of the
worlds banking which must follow the
return OF peace.
Extemporanecus addresses by Latin
American and United states delegates
were also scheduled on the subject of
American financial mobilization.
The first meeting of the group confer
ences" to discuss the various topics OUT
lined in the conference call was also held
today Interspersed were two social en-
tertainments for the delegates. luncheon
by Secretary of State Bryan at his home
and a reception late this afternoon at
the Argentine Embassy celebrating the
105th anniversary today of Argentine in
dependence.
~ thS behSldi seSsloi thiS hloi hluE tiie
first steps were taken toward considering
the possibility of Pan-American financial
cooperation with extension of North
American banks in South and Central
America. The North American delegates
frankly admitted that establishment of
a dollar exchange" between the Amerl-
cas- is deemed vital. for whole or partial
financial freedom from Great Britain.
The Reserve Board members indicated
that Uncle Sam does not aspire to be-
come the worlds banker displacing
England, nor seek to profit from the
financial misfortunes of the nations in
volved In war except in so far is to Sc
cure financial independence of world wars
or other European disturbances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Mra Alfred Tncker

Mrs. Alfred Tucker widow of Alfred
Tucker, the coal operator, and who for
years made deep study Of social con-
ditlons in this city, is dead at her home,
25o South 9TH street. She was born and
educated in Philadelphia and before her
marriage was Miss Caroline r. Gather
wood, daughter OF the late Hugh Wilson
Catherwood Her mother Mrs. Hugh
Wilson Catherwood, survives The
funeral services will be held tomorrow
morning at the Church of st. James the
Lass
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
OBITUARIES
Miss Mary Lincoln Divine

Miss Mary Lincoln Divine, for years
first assistant at the Maine School for
the Deaf, Portland, and who previously
taught at the Pennsylvania Institute for
tho Deaf and Dumb at Mount Airy, rs
dead at the home of her cousin. Miss
Elizabeth Taylor. at 2O19 North Goth street.
Miss Divine studied art at the School
of Design and at the Academy of the
Fine Arts. She was the sister of the
late George G. Divine, a prominent law
yer Two sisters, DR.. Jane s. Divine and
Miss Margaret Divine, survive. The
funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock at the home of
Miss Taylor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

died this morning at his home, 1928 mari
borough street after a long Illness he
was 50 years old.
Mr.. Wlldey was a prominent Mason ana
affiliated with number Of fraternal or
ganiza tions, including Shekinah Lodge,
No. 2i6, F. and A. M; Kensinston Royal
Chapter, No. 23S; Mary Commandery,
Knights Templari Philadelphia Con-
sistory, A. A. S. r.
Mr.. wildey is survived by his widow
and daughter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Mrs. William M, Kerr

Mrs. William NJ. Kerr, who before her
marriage was Miss Ida NJ Elliott, daugh-
ter of the late William and Mary Elliott,
died yesterday at her home in Trainer,
Pa. Mrs. Kerr was closely identified with
all the leading charities of the city She
was a manager of tho Deaconess' House
and Presbyterian Training School, also
manager of the Chester Hospital and the
Chester Y. w. c. A, and was also much
interested In the White Haven Sanitarium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

NEW YORK, May 25-James r. Ely,
formerly Assistant United States District
Attorney, is dead at his home here. A
graduate of Columbia Law School and
Yale University, Mr.. Ely was admitted
to the New York State Bar In 1886 and
since had been engaged in the practice
Of law. He was appointed Deputy Assist
ant District Attorney by William Trav-
ers Jhrome.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

Louis Gold, Joseph Rubin, Hyman Rubin
and Arthur Braunsteln have passed tenderfoot
tests. and Abe Cohen and Joseph Goldstein
second class. On overnight hike to Wheat
sheaf lane and Franktord avenue. Louis Gold
walked in his sleep on the roof Of tho cabin.
and was pulled down safely by Scout Norris
Caplan. OF Troop 12 Patrol Leader Sam
Dcrringer found little girl, who was lost at
4th and Catharine streets yesterday and took
her home. Joseph Rubin pulled little girl, one
year old. from under horses hoofs at 4th
and Fltzwater streets last week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
WHO GAVE OUT THAT LETTERY
This Is the Question Puzzling Will
mington Commerce Chamber.

mington Commerce Chamber.
WILMINGTON. Del. May 5.-whO
gave out the letter which the Wilmington
chaniber Of Commerce sent 70 the New
Castle County Levy Court. suggesting
that an Investigation Of county affairs be
heldx This IS the question that Is agitat-
ing the directors and officers OF the VIII
Eufngton Chamber Of Commerce. The let
Ter vas not supposed 70 be made public
unless the levy court made Il public. The
Iaxx court referred It to the body as a
committee Of the whole and no action
Aaz ga4 been taken. Yet the letter was
printed h one Of the local newspapers IN
fs1II. The Newspaper says 1t Uas enabled
. print i Through .the courtesy OF
zazznker Of the Wilmington Chamber Of
Commerce.. II the meantime the ques
IIaa has reached an importance almost as
#sal IS ths famous question as 10 who
zaez BIily Patterson. The Chamber
81 zammeHes. however. IS anxious to
hz aahiie know that i did not give
aaz Sc l=zzaH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Do YOU Shave?
If so
CLARUS TOILET LOTION

Keeps the skin clean and healthy and makes
shaving pleasure instead OF a nuisance. origi
mated for this purpose CLARUs is sincerely in-
dorsed by prominent men, Including physicians.
II is thin. colorless, non-sticky. quiek-drying,
absolutely harmless preparation, to be applied
literally on the face and neck after shaving
and allowed to dry. You use something? Why
not use the best? 1t costs no more and gives IN
nnitsly better results Give CLARUs a trial
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

The seoutmaster and Scout Philip Sehansr
went 70 Camp Morrell Sunday on an inforua-
ton ga thering hike. Getting the keys 70 ths
cabin they discovered that the ten hre buckets
inalde were empty They filled the buck 81
from nearby creek before they left
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
New Jersey Scouts

Ten Scouts from Burlington Troops 1 and 2
went on a hike last week to scholrs woods for
second class work and a campfire. The Rev
c. s. Lewis, OF st. Marys Episcopal Church,
lectured on ferns at joint meeting OF the
two troops May IT. telling what varieties can
be found near Burlington and showing his coll
lection OF 90 species.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
SCOUTS

Jr., Stanley c. Gilbert and James Lewis; In.
yestlnR OF badge Of the scoutmaster, Raymond
y Burr; on assistant scoutmasters, a.. y; 4.
Boy Scout oath. knot-tying .contest, drill
end flag salute and the SINGING or II, bne bn,
gin at 8 O'clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
POLICE CHIEFS CONVENE
officers Elected at Cincinnati Wher
Sessions Begin.

CINCINNATI, May 25--In preliminary
meeting of the Bureau OF Identification of
the international Association of Chiefs OF
Police, which opened a four days ses-
sion here today, the following officers
were elected.
President, Joseph Quigey, chief of
police of Rochester, N. Y.
Vice president. Michael Regan, chief
Of police of Buffalo. N Y.
General superintendent secretary and
treasurer, Il. Van Buskirk, of Washing
ton.
tion next year are Atlanta, New orleans
and Tulsa, Okla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Bind Badges Amarded

The following Scouts have been awarded the
Penn Audubon Society badge: Charles e.
Nahm, George W. Smith. Wilmer Ritter,
Aubrey r. Beauchamp. Roy Stone and William
Hamnion, Of Troop (scoutmaster Yoder).
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25

This department IL published every
Tuesday and Friday. News from troop
scribes and articles not more than 800
words long, by scoutmasters or scouts,
on scout work are desired. n YOU have
q good idea pass it along,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Troop 144 (Scoutmaster Stephenson)

The nth colored troop In the city will be In
stalled by Commissioner Merrill, assisted by
Thomas Episcopal Church. 18th street below
Walnut street The program includes on
Gilbert; Invocation. by the Rev. W. z, Hem
bricks; addresses by DR.. Henry Il. Gowens,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-25
Lecture on Electricity

free lecture on The Electric Current" will
be given by Arthur j. Rowland, professor of
electrical engineering and dean of Drexel In
stitute, at the Chester Avenue Baptist Church.
10th street and Chester avenue Thursday
evening. May 27. Professor Rowland Is merit
badge examiner In electricity