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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-14
.|NFORCE LAW ON
USE OF THE FLAG
QUILT MADE BY PRISONER HAS
TO BE SENT AWAY FROM
STATE HOUSE.

Des Moines, Oct. 12.-For the t1rst
time since the law was enacted tnree
years ago aaginst dissertation OF the
flag it's provisions were inforced at the
capitol. A prisoner at Ft. Madison
made quilt, in the center OF whlcn
he had placed flag. The WORK, SO
the women folk about the capitol SAID
was wonderfully done, better tnan
they could most of them admitted.
The quilt was exhibited at the falr,
brought back to the state house, ana
Saturday was placed on exhibit IN the
corridor on the basement floor. Mem
'bers of the board of control thought
by putting it in public place oppor-
tunity for sale would be afforded.
The prisoner had set the price at 80.
Adjutant General Guy E. Logan sa"
the flag and objected to the VIOLATION
OF the law in the state house. me
law prohibits attaching anything 10 a
flag. He called on the attorney gen
eral and after looking up the law Az
rorney General Cosson decided t u,
the quilt should not be exhibited. Inc
quilt was forwarded to its maker At
TT. Madison.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-14
IOWA WESLEYAN
HAS PLEDGE DAY
WAYNE ANDERSON AND VERNON
DAVIDSON OF OTTUMWA AmoNo
THOSE ANNOUNCED.

Mt. Pleasant, Oct 12.-Monday was
known as pledge Day" at Iowa Yves
leyan at which time the various fra
ternities and sororities announced the
names of the new students who had
accepted offers of membership. The
new pledges are as follows:
Phi Delta Theta: Wayne Ander-
son, Ottumwa; Darrell Williams,
Pennington; Hervey Morris, N, NJ.
Pleasant; Guy Wilson, Des Mo1nes;
and Vernon Davidson, of Ottumwa. \
Sigma Phi Epsilon:-Lloyd Meats
Moberly, Missouri; Edgar Carson
Fairfield; Robert Payne, Richland;
Harold Jones. Richland; Archie Keep
Ter, Milton Baumgarten, and Frank
Snyder of Kalona; Earl White and
Raw Smith of Mt Pleasant.
Pi Beta Phi:-Abby Sinclair, Shos-
hone Idaho: Ellen Gardner, Wellman; ;
Treya 0rabbe, New London; Mildred
Mckee. Centerville; Edith Vass, FL
don; Ruth Hoppe, Burlington; and
Alta Harding, independence.
Alpha XII Delta: Miriam WithroW,
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POST CARD IS n
YEARS TRAVELLING
INTERESTING RELIC Is UNEART1-
ED WHEN OLD FIXTURES
n ARE REMOVED.

Des Moines, Oct. 12-It took more
than twenty-seven years for a postal
card mailed JAN Is, 1888, by Ida b.
Huntsman, enrolling clerk IN the
twenty-second general assembly, to
travel from the legislative postomce
at the state house to the Des MONIES
register ONCE.
The card was delivered Saturday
Afternoon. It was badly damaged
around the edges but the address and
message were easily legible.
The message reads:
"Please deliver the Daily Register
until further notice
The card, with fifty-three other
cards and letters, were found Saturday
when workmen began tearing out
the fixtures in the legislative postohce
at the capitol Apparently the clerks
in the postofioe were careless IN DIS
tributing the mail. Cards and letters
had slipped into spaces between the
boxes and dropped out of sight. 1t was
not until the fixtures were torn apart
that the ancient mail was found.
The most Of the mail which was
found was dated 1885 and 1888. Some
was dated 1890. One letter was mailed
in 1911 and another last spring.
letter which was sent by constltu-
ent to Representative D. G.. Steel
smith, during the last general assem-.
bly,, had been thrown into box and
was forgotten. It was sent to Melvin,
to be delivered to the representative.
The remainder Of the mail will be
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-14
GRINNELL GIRLS
TO GIVE FESTIVAL

Grinnell, Oct. IA harvest festi-
val given on Oct. % by the young
women of the college will take the
place of the usual May day pageant
which has been held annually in the
spring for a number of years. This
change in plan comes as a result OF
Miss Clara Anderson, physical director
of women and the director of former
May pageants, announcing her inten-
tion of studying in Columbia univers-
ity the second semester of this year r.,
The harvest festival features the
crowning of the harvest queen, which
part will be taken by Miss Ruth Loose
of Thurman, recently elected to the
honor from the women of the senior
class. A number of beautiful dances
representing the cycle Of the harvest
will probably by the most attractive
feature of the program. The festival
will be given on the campus IN the
light Of the full moon, if weather con-
ditions permit, otherwise 1t Will be
staged later in the theater.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-14
WATER IS STRUCK
AT 9OO-FOOT LEVEL

Keokuk, Oct 12.-Water was struck
at close to 900 feet by the well diggers
who have been drilling a we'll on the
National Lead Co.'s grounds. Whether
the well will pan out sufficiently to
serve the needs of the company, re-
mains to be seen. The we'll diggers
are confident that sufficient water will
be secured. The company's engineers
prefer to wait and give the well a
thorough test before they make any
statements as to the amount Of water.
1t is stated, however, by the engineers
that if this well does not give suf-
fjcient water, additional wells will be
SINK. The tests on the water will
h. raad-a this weak.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-14
JUDGE LEWIS IS
30 YEARS OLD
LAWYERS OF SIXTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT HONOR FORMER
JURiST.

Sigourney, Oct 12.-Today the mem,
bers of the Keokuk county bar VIII
drive overland in their auotmoblles 70
Montezuma where they will help form :
en- Judge w. R. Lewis celebrate MS
eightieth birthday. Thirty years ago
Judge Lewis was elected one OF the
judges of the 9Th judicial district, which
includes Keokuk county, and In Whlch
position he continued for ten years.
coming here to hold court two or three
times year 1t was in his judicial ca
pacity that the judge endeared hlmself
to the members of the bar and litlgants
alike and shows the high esteem in
which he is held. The bar association
Of Poweshiel county sent out invita-
tons to all the lawyers of the district
to come to MonteZuma on the 18th to
help celebrate the judges birthday, up
on this occasion. The lawyers Of keo-
kuk county who made the trip are: d.
w. Hamilton, d. Il. Stockman, f. l..
Goeldner, Hugo Goeldner, c. c. Hen
niger, H. F. Wagner, c. G. Updegraff,
F.. NJ. Beatty, G. B. Baker, ]. 2. Talley,
Harry Snakenberg, j. r. McVicker, j.
r. Mackey, j. j. Jennings, of Hedrlck
and r. c. I,egoe of What Cheer.
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ing with Mrs. Gait over the new pri
vate wire.
Anyone who has encountered the
"busy signal for an hour at a time in
endeavoring to telephone the resi-
dence of a prospective bride and the
office of the prospective bridegroom
will realize the burden of that private
wire. Also anyone who has inadver-
tently crossed wires into the tele-
phonic conversation of newly engag-
ed pair will realize the value of the
precaution taken by the president to
shield his romance from the public.
Line Mile in Length.
The private wire, mile in length,
runs from the dressing room OF the
president to the boudoir of Mrs. Gait.
At any time, day or night, that either
is seized with the desire to talk to
the other the wish is gratified by lift
ing the receiver from the hook
There is no switchboard, no "cen-
trial. no wrong number" no busy,
please call again." no servants carry
ing summons to the phone. When the
boudoir phone rings in Twentieth
street Mrs. Gait knows that the presl-
dent lis on the wire" when the dress
ing room phone rings at the White
House the president answers IN
person, for he knows that II
is not another lifelong Demo-
crat" asking for a job. And he knows
there will be no eavesdroppers, &C
cidental or otherwise, on that par
ticular telephone wire.
The order to install the private wire
was received BY the local telephone
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PHILADELPHIA AT THE SECOND

, company last Friday as the president
and Mrs. Gait departed for New York.
the president and his fiancee had
their first talk over the private wire
Saturday night after Mrs. Gait return
ed home from the dinner at the White
House.
Mrs. Calf in Audience.
Mr.. Wilson was ut far away from
his prospectice bride at any time Mon
day. Although he walked alone from
the White House to Memorial Contin-
entail hall to address the Daughters
of the American Revolution, Mrs.
Gait made the same journey by a
slightly more circuitous route in her
electric limousine.
Shortly after breakfast Monday
the president made it known that
most important immediate business
on his mind pertained to some urgent
shopping. Thereupon he set off, walk
ing at rapid pace down F street, the
secret service men overtal1ing him on
ly when he stopped to peer into the
shop windows. He was in search of a
leather goods store, where eventually
he purchased a large sole leather
"trousseau' trunk and swagger go
ing away" bag.
Washington was electrified by the
news and Immediately decided not to
be surprised if the marriage should
take place almost any day now. Late
in the day a report materialized that
the wedding would take place today.
This was denied at the White
House, where it was stated that the
event need not be looked for before
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WILSON AND HIS
F|ANCEE ACT LIKE
YOUTHFUL LOVERS
HAVE PRIVATE TELEPHONE TIC
BRIDGE OVER FEW HOURS
THEY ARE APART.

Washington, D. c., Oct. 12.-Any
lingering doubt of the intensity of the
presidential love affair was dispelled
today when it be came known that
Mr.. Wilson has had private tele-
phone wire installed between the
White House and the residence of his
fiancee, Mrs. Norman Gait, in Twen-
tieth street.
Mrs. Gait now monopolizes the
daily official program of the chief ex.
ecutive of the nation. When the pres.
ident is not dining with Mrs Gait at
the White House, calling on Mrs. Cali
at her residence, driving with Mrs
Gait, golfing with Mrs. Gait. or see
Ing Mrs. Gait home" from church OF
evening entertainment, he is commun
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POISONED on ToADsTooLs.

Fl. Dodge, Oct. 12.-Toadstool soup
NAV be appetizing, but it is not an
especially safe kind to serve. Esht
slays and Hungarians will testify to
this fact, for they have been deathly
sick all week from the effects OF toad
stools eaten by mistake for mush-
rooms.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-14
You will need some
New Jewelry for
Dress-Up Week

A new ring, or a new bracelet we
have lust received a new, up-to-date
stock of them. A nice neat bracelet
watch is just the thing. CONVENIENT
and classy. We have them from $lo
nm. Gold filled cases. Diamond
rings from s12 up, guaranteed. When
down town shopping call In and see
tho line. We are headquarters 1or
nice. new snappy jewelry.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-10-14
DELTA MAN BREAKS
ARM CRANKING CAR

Delta. Oct. 12.-Frank Snakenberg
in irving to crank his car had the mis-
fortune to have it kick and break the
large bone between the wrist and
elbow.
The Delta Press changed hands Mon
dav morning. Sargent and son Will
be the new proprietors.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
GOVERNORS PLEDGE
WILSON SUPPORT

BOSTON. Aug, Resolutions OF
confidence and support were sent TO
President Wilson today by Governors
of nearly score Of states attending
the annual conference Of Governors
in this city These resolutions. intro
duced by Governor Walsh. Of Massacn.
usctts. said.
The Governors OF the several com
monwealths OF the nation. IN confer
ence assembled desire to tender to
you an expression OF their confidence
and support in this hour OF deep IN.
ternaronal concern. and 90 assure YOU
OF their readiness TO follow your lead
ership in all matters which you may
deem best 90 promote the honor ana
maintain the peace and wolfar, OF the
nation and the whole people"
\ sharp division OF opinion mani
Tested itself at The conclusion OF al.
dresses oy Governors William n
Mann Of Virginia. Robor, L. Williams
or oklahoma. and Moses Alexander Of
Idaho. who urged the extension or
the powers of the governor. when form
tr governor Alyd Adams OF Colorado.
lok advantage of the opportunity Tor
discussion afforded by The program.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
Big CREDIT
FOR FRANCE
NEW YORK BANKERS AR
RANGE FOR S2O,OOO,OOO
LOAN FOR EXPORTS.
Credit Is For Period of One Year
and Subject TO 80 Day Sight
Draft-Credit Protected.

NEW YORK. Aug 24-Announce-
ment was made tonight by Brown
Brothers a. Co. that arrangements for
S2OO00.OO0 French commercial ex-
port credit have been completed and
the credit issued.
The purpose of the credit" says
the bankers announcement, "is to en-
able American exporters to be paid
in dollars I'm the United States, elm
mating any risk OF exchange. and thus
facilitating our exports. II will also
enable French buyers OF American
merchandise and other commodities,
who have found IL difficult, owing TO
extraordinary conditions now prevail
ing. to obtain exchange with which to
settle their accounts with American
merchants
The credit is for period of one
year and is 10 be availed OF by drafts
al 30 days sight Care has been taken
to comply with the requirements of
our banking laws relating to CONNER
cial acceptances. In addition 10 the
responsibility OF the French drawers
Of the bill. the credit is secured by
the guarantee Of the BanQue OF France
OF payment at maturity in gold II nee
essary Collateral is also deposited
in New York as additional protection
Of the credit
AS the drafts come forward and
are discounted in the open market
an opportunity will be offered for the
first time TO American institutions
and investors OF buying commercial
paper by firms and institutions Of the
highest character In Europe on cor
respondingly strong firms and insti-
tutions in this country. which should
discount ~ the finest rates The ap-
pearance Of such paper should 20 far
toward creating q genuine open mar
ket without which this country can
not expect 10 continue to play its
part in the financing Of our foreign
trade"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
EASTMAN co.
Is A TRUST
Is IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE
AND A VIOLATION OF
THE SHERMAN LAW.
This is Decision of L. s. Judge
Hazel in Kodak Case-DOes
Not Decree Dissolution.

BUFFALO. y. Y. Aug. "a The
Eastman Kodak company. OF Rochcs-
ter Is a monopoly In restraint OF trade
in violation of the Sherman anti
trust law. according TO a decision
handed down here late today By Judge
John r. Hazel. OF the United States
district court The decision grants
the defendant company an oppor-
tunity 10 present q plan for the alb
rogation Of the Illegal monopoly on
the first day of the November term.
Judge Hazel. in his opinion. stated
that. while b. appeared that no ire
mediable hardship would result from
separation Of the present business
into TWO or more separate companies.
lt was not az this time intended to-
indicate either a dissolution. division
or re-Organiz7tion
u no doubt is possible. he said that
an adequate measure Of relief micht
result from enjoining the unfair prac-
tices Of the terms of sale agreements.
and from q separation Of the bust
ress, but tine defendant should have
an opportunity 20 present 90 the court
Cconunued on Page Earhtl
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
NEWS FROM CONSTANTI-
NOPLE SAYS TURKS ADMIT
SUCCESS OF CAMPAIGN
Str'ia viii Accede To Bulgaria's
Desires and Balkans Win Come
ln-GermanS Advance.

L'NDoN. AUG. -. lO q. M -Optim-
isIlc reports concerning operations ON
the 1allipoli peninsula have been IN
circulation for the past few days ana
prophesles are freely made that "A Few.
weeks VIII see the close OF the nj.
lies most difficult task in the near
east The Turks. TOO. eNcept the
Au-lu-Fronch forces 20 be successfut.
u news reaching Sofa from Constant.
nople is reliable
In fact 10 is felt here now that so
Tar as the Dardauclles are concerned
DO i~ matter Of Indifference 10 the
allies whether the Balkan states lend
"a hand. Their assistance is wanted
AGAINST Austria and also To shorten
turkish resistance if the straits are
.open'd For those reasons. nerotta.
lions with tho near eastern capitals
.are being watched with Interest," ana
the decision OF Serbia on tho promo
sails Of the quadruplr entente for salts.
Tying the aspirations OF bulgaria.
which will be- reached az a councti
.oi ministers tomorrow. is anxiously
awaited
Servia viii Acauiesce.
II is believed in London that ser
bias reply will prove satisfactory ana
mat Bulgaria's cooperation will be-
assured. This would open the way
also for an active policy on the part
.oi Roumania. who wants assurances
bulgaria will not attack her before
she commences 10 move her troops.
II Is confidently expected an these
questions vii be settled satisfactorily
10 the allies AMI that within the same
period the future policy Of Greece
VIII De definitely announced
In the meantime. Austro German
armies are aiming more heavy blows
at Russia. in the hope OF putting her
on the defensive indefinitely and p.r.
m'iiing the removal Of some OF tketr
own troops TO other fronts. parttsslsr
W Serbia and Italy. in the hess of
repeating their eastern suees,,s,.
lhe Russians are encouraged. how
ever bv their naval victory I'm the
CUR OF Riga. which has delayed F,sld
Marshal von Hindenburg's great out
thanking movement through CourlAnd
and are offering very stiff resiFtanes
at almost every point in the HsltIc
provinces.
Retreat Necessary
While the Russians are falling back
Continued on Page EightJ
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
CHINA DENIES
GOODNOW REPORT

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24-The Chi
nese legation issued a statement to-
day based upon cablegram from
Peking. declaring that Dr. Frank J.
GoOdnOw. American advisor to Pres.
ident Yuan ShiKai. had not advised
the latter TO set himself on n throne
as emperor. The statement says.
In an acadcmical discussion az to
whether a republic or a monarchy was
more suitable for China. Dr. Good
now's conclusion was that inasmuch
a. the republican form Of government
had no fixed method Of determining
presidential succession. the monarch.
ial form of government would for this
reason be- safer and more satisfactory
conforming al it does more TO- the
genius of he Chinese people and the
historical development of the nation
but he did not say whether this was
the proper time FOR such "a change t
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
TURKS CONFIDENT
OF THEIR SUCCESS

TURKISH UEADQr NRTERs ON
TIE GALLlPOLI PENINSULA. Mon
day Aug 23. via London Aug gI.
20 "a. u Absolute confidence ir
the Turkish troop. and thnir ability
fp hold fho peninsula even should
other allied reinforcement arrive.
were expire s0d today hr fhr com
wandrr 1f tho fIfth army. FIsId Nar.
shall Won Saunders P1era. In an inter
view with fh. Associated prra
Field Marshal won SlurI.r. rp.
marks were ru1rtuafDd us tho crash.
iua nearby of exploding shells ue
nrH'"U nf flu Turkish soldier was un.
sHutn1
bravery auI fueaity and pfv.i
cal and mental stamina said fna
Paahn. make IHp Turk an Hufar1rI.f
really fo b" feared ra 0Ir onemIre
already have discovered 49, rr.
u'f Wo Hr. able f0 face fnD future
without m.aE'E'ur even should fhr er
emt Increase
TbH Taah. fheu -pok. of Dol. off,
'0f'a bon U'I'r,Iur f.s organization
u. fhn TwE.
.Tho Dalup1U forces ara better off
iu Chat rrar..f than you suppose.
rr said .fI nUf aIfnD, frr machine
here mIf I0nk somewhat rumbrr.oms
huf such .. NOT fHa raaa OWING f0
our excellent officer. Nc have Ha
means utrr .Harr to carry on ousrl.
'Inua Iu most modern manner This
and iHn TACT Chat tho Turk b. r.rUt
nru.us Tor ar ideal .d,Irr. .e off raun.
'rE race end r'Ueiou make rHr ....
.oI fur allie. shat I hl. been
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j. s. HAS
NO CHOICE
DENIAL ISSUED THAT L. HAS
DECIDED ON MAN FOR
MEXICAN PRESIDENT.
CarranzaS Reply 10 Pan American
Note Completed and viii
BE Delivered Soon.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24-WhHe
sun awaiting a reply from General
Carranza TO the Pan-American appeal
for a peace conference in Mexico. the
state department today issued a state
ment denying that the United States
government had ever considered ANY
particular man for provisional presi
dent Of Mexico"
The statement was prompted by in.
qulrIes from Mexico regarding reports
mat the Pan-AmeriCan cOnferees had
IN view the suggestion Of some particu
Tar Mexican leader TO head a provis
lcnal government. The name of Vas.
quez Taele. who was minister of Jus.
uce IN the Madero cabinet had been
mentioned frequently. and recently a
report had been circulated that Gen.
eral ObregOn was being considered.
'arranza's agents here said tonight
that their chidfs reply to the Pan.
American appeal had been completed
and soon would reach Washington. ID
Is expected 20 suggest prompt rccogni-
lion OF the Carranza government as
the surest way of aiding Mexico and
10 point TO the solidarity Of the move.
ment as demonstrated BY the answers
OF twenty Carranza generals and gov
ernors pledging loyalty TO the first
chief"
Administration officials are watch
ing with keen interest for the outcome
of the fighting between Carranza and
villa forces near Monterey. Upon the
result Of this battle the future course
Of the Pan-American conferecs may
depend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
COLUMBUS HIT BY
A SEVERE STORM
rntoiliRencsr Bureau
Columbus. Aug. "a.


With panic caused by wind. hail and
rain at the Toledo and Ohio Centra!
Railway station. residents routed from
their homes by floods pouring in
windows. street car traffic stalled BY
fallen trees and from two TO four feet
OF water al street corners OF low
status Columbus was visited BY the
hercest rain. hail and wind storm OF
the year within fifteen minutes this
afternoon. lde Terrace for two blocks
was the heaviest hit by the storm Of
any place in the city. Residents OF
made over fats along the river banks
were driven from their homes Invest
ments in household furnishings were
practically wiped out
The rain and wind caused much
damage on the north and west sides
and along with them came a hail that
broke numerous windows. So strong
was the wind which according 10 Of
hcials ecords Of the weather bureau.
blew at a rate OF sixty-four miles an
hour. while the storm was in progress.
that hail stones crashed a number OF
windows in the Toledo and Ohio Cen
trail Railway station. Twenty-Five or
more persons were in the station and
they were so seized with panic that
they rushed into Broad street and
there braved the hail. In fear that the
railway station would be blown down.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-08-25
MADERO DEFEATS
CARRANZA ARMY

FL PASO. Texas. Aug. "a Oriccrs
OF General Baoul Madcro's staff. arriv.
lht az Juarez today. stated that Gen.
'fal Madero. defeated recently by Car.
rama forces az Nilia.ero. near Mon.
tcroy. had reoreanIzod his forces ana
driven the Carranza forces into Mon.
torcy % was said Madcro lost beavi.
~ boz the first onrarement. bur thai
the tarr1nzl forces losses were severe
in OBJ" second fcht
News Of the appointment OF General
Felipe Angeles as commander OF the
villa forces in Sonora reached the
border today Officers Of General An.
r'lcs staG stated Angeles would re.
liovc Governor jose Maria Naytorena
Of hie military authority lravinr Nav
torcna to exercise his civil function az
state governor